The ceremony was presided over by Colonel Lanzillotti.
Captain Vitagliano, in his farewell speech, thanked all the local authorities present and the War Veterans” and Service Associations for their attendance. He then highlighted the role played by the Squadron, particularly during the installation of the new Radar system, a project conceived and completed through all its phases thanks to the commitment and constructive critical spirit of all personnel. Finally, he wished,”All the very best of luck”for the new assignment to the incoming colleague.
Captain Scarpato thanked the Superior Authorities for the trust placed in him, then addressing the staff, he stressed the importance they play as “main resource“, stating: “We are living in a period of crisis for our country, where material and especially financial resources are scarce, but it is precisely in difficult times that people and organisations express the best of themselves; we expect common sense and pragmatism, efficiency and flexibility, qualities that are certainly not easy to reconcile.“.
Colonel Lanzillotti, at the conclusion of the ceremony, after greeting the authorities present, addressed all the personnel of the 112th SRR, highlighting the excellent work carried out, the commitment shown, the generous dedication and the high level of professionalism with which they operated, elements that allowed all the set objectives to be fully achieved. He then turned to Captain Vitagliano, emphasizing his performance, his effective command, and his ability to achieve tangible and valuable results, finally offering the most sincere best wishes to the new Commander for a fruitful and satisfying period.