Thursday, 14 September, in the presence of Commander of the 1st Air Region of Milan, Air Chief Marshal Francesco Vestito, the handover ceremony took place between Colonel Pil. Andrea Rossi, outgoing Commander, and Colonel Nav. Fabio Saccotelli.
At the event, which took place in front of the deployment comprising the Unit's personnel and the Fanfare of the 1st Air Region, The Gonfaloni of the municipalities of Peschiera Borromeo and Segrate took part, along with numerous civil, military, and religious authorities, and the Labari of the Ex-Servicemen's and Armed Forces Associations.
It Colonel Rossi following the reading of the Order of the Day and having warmly welcomed the attendees, in his speech he stressed: “First, allow me to thank General Vestito for the continuous support he has provided me in the development of all the activities that have involved the Command. Thank you very much, Commander. I would now like to address you, the men and women, military and civilian, of the Airport Command/Headquarters of the 1st Air Region. I believe the results we have achieved are truly remarkable, and for everything you have done, I thank you. Without you, without this fantastic team that, quietly and without the need for the spotlight, has worked every day with passion, commitment, and tenacity, I could have achieved very little. Thank you from the bottom of my heart, you have made me feel proud to be your Commander.
It Colonel Saccotelli, in his speech, after thanking the Higher Authorities for their trust and appointment to the new position, he highlighted: “To achieve the set objectives and ensure high standards, continuous and diligent planning and programming by key figures in the department is necessary. I believe that only a committed team effort, combined with innovation, digitalisation, and connectivity, is the indispensable requirement for efficient and responsible management of the resources available. Addressing the staff, I recall that the awareness of your professionalism and the spirit of self-sacrifice that distinguishes you allow us to face all our commitments with serenity and optimism.”
It General Dress, addressing the assembled staff, he stressed: “I acknowledge with full conviction that you have all honoured the duties arising from the complex tasks that the department is called upon to perform on a daily basis. On more than one occasion, I have had the opportunity to experience and appreciate your professional qualities and the great commitment shown, highlighting the fundamental activity carried out during the pandemic in favour of the Milanese population, as well as the valuable work done to ensure seamless assistance to institutional aircraft and those involved in emergency medical flights or humanitarian missions transiting through Linate Airport. Our activities continue relentlessly, and your decisive and convinced contribution will be necessary for all of you to pursue the ambitious projects that the Chief of Staff has established for Milan. My heartfelt thanks to Colonel Rossi for all that has been done and good luck to Colonel Saccotelli for his new assignment.”
