Inspector General Giuseppe Lupoli has succeeded Brigadier General Maurizio Astolfi. Today, Tuesday 15 January, the handover of command of the 2nd Division of the Logistics Command took place at the hangar of the 6th Helicopter Maintenance Department in Pratica di Mare, between Brigadier General Maurizio Astolfi and the successor Inspector General Giuseppe Lupoli.
The ceremony, attended by the Air Squadrone Logistic Commander, Lieutenant General Giovanni Fantuzzi, saw the participation of numerous civil and military authorities, the Commanders and Directors of the Bodies and Departments subordinate to the 2nd Division, as well as a broad representation of the main national and international aerospace industries. General Astolfi, during his speech, thanked the Superior Authorities for the extraordinary opportunity granted to him with the role of Division Commander, the leadership of an organisation of fundamental importance, responsible for the support of the Italian Air Force's 31 flight lines and its weapon systems. General Astolfi also wished to thank the Logistic Commander for the frank and constructive relationship and the continuous drive towards ever-evolving solutions. In conclusion, the General addressed all the Division's personnel, thanking them for the extraordinary support received, their passion and sincere collaboration, wishing them ever more prestigious achievements.
General Lupoli, in turn thanking the Chief of Staff and the Logistic Commander for entrusting him with the prestigious role, highlighted the importance of being an active and coordinated part of the Armed Forces' other branches, in proposing lean and more effective processes, innovative and advanced logistical solutions aligned with current times and future scenarios. General Fantuzzi, during his speech, thanked General Astolfi, with whom he shares a long and deep personal and professional friendship, for the important and prestigious objectives achieved. He finally wished General Lupoli, whose undisputed professionalism he underscored, good luck and expressed his hope that he would always reach greater and more prestigious milestones.
