Command Change: Col. Stefano De Matteis is the new Commander of the Italian Air Force Selection Centre

The change of command ceremony took place on Wednesday 12 April, at the Guidonia Airport grounds, of the Air Force Selection Centre between Colonel Antonio Di Matteo and Colonel Stefano De Matteis.
The event was presided over by Air Force Corps General Silvano Frigerio, Commander of the Schools of the Italian Air Force and the 3rd Air Region.

It Colonel Antonio Di Matteo, in his farewell speech, he outlined a review of the activities carried out and the objectives achieved by the Selection Centre under his command.
Furthermore, he expressed his gratitude to the Commanders of the co-located units and to all personnel operating at Guidonia Airport for the constant support provided throughout his period of Command, and extended his best wishes to Colonel De Matteis for his new assignment.

It Colonel Stefano De Matteis, during his inaugural speech, outlined the principles and driving forces of his command: “It is imperative that staff selection is carried out in accordance with principles of ethics, exemplarity, transparency, effectiveness and excellence, to ensure that the Italian Air Force is provided with quality personnel”.

The ceremony concluded with the speech of Air Squad General Silvano Frigerio, who, addressing the outgoing Commander, expressed his appreciation for the work carried out, while wishing the incoming Commander a fruitful period of command, featuring increasingly complex and continuously evolving scenarios that will mean growth and improvements in every sector.

The AM Selection Centre in Guidonia reports to the AM Schools Command / 3rd Air Region in Bari. It is responsible for expertly carrying out, implementing and supporting the selection and professional orientation activities of candidates, aimed at identifying the best among them in terms of motivation and aptitudes related to the aerospace dimension, in order to make the Italian Air Force increasingly useful to the community.