Air Force General Giovanni Fantuzzi visits the Fiumicino Supply Technical Centre (C.T.R.) and the 2nd Technical Control Laboratory. On Friday 12 January, the Air Force Logistic Commander, Air Force General Giovanni Fantuzzi, visited the Fiumicino Supply Technical Centre, accompanied by the Head of Support Services, General Giancarlo Lolli, and Brigadier General Ettore Ciniglio Appiani.
The hosting duties were carried out by the Commander of the Technical Centre, Colonel Roberto Palmisano, who gave a presentation briefing on the specific logistical activities that are carried out daily by the Organisation. Subsequently, there was a discussion on ongoing activities and the peculiar functions pertaining to the Centre, during which General Fantuzzi highlighted how the Technical Centre is indispensable for the operational capability of the Armed Force.
The visit continued with a tour of the CTR premises and storage areas and the 2nd Technical Control Laboratory, where he was welcomed by the Head of the Laboratory, Colonel Domenico Ruggeri, who presented the chemical analysis activities relating to the quality control sector of avio-lubricants for flight safety, and environmental and occupational hygiene controls to ensure the safety of Air Force personnel.
After the traditional exchange of Crests, the Logistic Commander signed the Establishment's Book of Honour in memory of the day spent and expressed words of praise and thanks directly to all the personnel of the two Establishments, gathered for the occasion.
The Technical Supply Centre, under the Support Service, ensures the acquisition, supply, and management of equipment, materials, and resources in the fields of motorisation, automotive/aviation fuels and lubricants, and aviation oxygen, chemical/physical testing, firefighting, CBRN, photographic, and printing, guaranteeing technical, logistical, and customs support to all branches and departments of the Armed Forces. The 2nd Technical Control Laboratory, under the Support Service, contributes to flight safety, the protection of worker safety, and the environment, through the testing and analysis of materials in use by the Armed Forces.
