The handover ceremony between Major Brigotti and Captain Coluzzi was presided over by the Commander of the 4th R.T.M. Numerous religious, civil and military authorities from the city of Marsala and the province participated in the ceremony. In his farewell speech, Major Brigotti highlighted the role the Squadron played during the crisis in Libya, both with its radar setup and with the Ship Shore Ship Buffer system, and emphasized the excellent support received by the personnel, describing it as “engine of the Squadron”. Captain Coluzzi, upon assuming the new assignment, thanked the Superior Authorities for the trust placed in him and said he was honored to assume command of the 135th Remote Radar Squadron. Furthermore, addressing the personnel, he stated that he was “We are proud to count on men and women with great experience who, although far from the spotlight and the clamor, work constantly, day after day, putting the interest of the Armed Forces above personal needs, demonstrating great availability and a spirit of sacrifice.”.
At the conclusion of the ceremony, Colonel Iodice addressed all the personnel of the Squadron, emphasizing the importance of the dedication to work demonstrated during the command of Major Brigotti, which enabled the achievement of all the objectives set by the Logistics Command and the Air Operations Command in the defense of the national airspace, and finally, he extended sincere wishes to the new Commander for a period of satisfaction.
