The closing ceremony of the “Leadership and Strategic Analysis” course was presided over by Air Squad General Ottone, Commander of the A.M. Schools/3rd Air Region
The ceremony began with a welcoming address by Air Division General Pietro Valente, Commandant of ISMA, who thanked all those present and in particular Prof. Alberto Tesi, Rector Magnificus of the University of Florence, and the professors of the Course coordinated by Prof. Luciano Bozzo.
Following the speech by the Rector, who highlighted the close partnership that has linked the Italian Air Force and the University of Florence for years now, General Ottone took the floor and, also in light of his experience as Commander of the Air Operations Command, emphasised how the Master's degree in “Leadership and Strategic Analysis” represents “a critically important training moment, during a particularly complex period characterised by rapidly evolving dynamics, in which it is important to acquire a high capacity for understanding today's complex international reality in order to provide the Armed Force with the tools that make it increasingly effective and efficient”The Commander of the Schools also congratulated the students on the excellent results achieved and wished them a future full of fulfilment.
The ceremony concluded with the awarding of Master's degrees to all attendees, among whom Captains Daniele Rossi, Giovanni Lodato and Antonino Massara stood out, passing the course of study with top marks and honours.
