In the presence of the Commander of the 2nd Division of the Logistics Command, Colonel Cristiano Realacci handed over the command of the 1st Aircraft Maintenance Department to Colonel Marco Latela.
On Thursday, July 25, 2024, at the military airport of Cameri, the command change ceremony of the 1st Aircraft Maintenance Department of Cameri took place between the outgoing Commander, Colonel Cristiano Realacci and the incoming Commander, Colonel Marco Latela. The event was chaired by Commander of the 2nd Division of the Logistics Command, Brigadier General Roberto Lo Conte and it took place in the presence of the main civil and military authorities of the territory.
In his farewell greeting, the Colonel Realacci, After thanking the personalities and guests who attended the occasion, he expressed his gratitude to the Higher Authorities, the Airport Command, the representatives of the aerospace industry, as well as the previous Directors, under whose wise leadership the Department has grown, consolidating an image of professionalism and prestige.
Colonel Realacci then extended a warm thanks to the women and men of the 1st Aircraft Maintenance Department for having been able to “making decisions in difficult moments and uncertainty, with the awareness that thanks to expertise, dedication and passion The assigned tasks would have turned into actions to achieve the objectives that the Armed Forces have assigned to us”, with particular reference “to maintenance of the more than 14,000 flight hours allocated to the Typhoon aircraft to support the operational activities of the flight departments, in a an increasingly complex international context which sees Italy being deployed on several theaters”And without forgetting “The increase in F-35 aircraft (...) which imposed an action of Coordination and standardization on behalf of the 1st RMV with a Vision on the future logistical support activities (…) that may be transferred from the Ditta to the Department”.
It Colonel Latela, In his introductory speech, he expressed heartfelt thanks to his hierarchical chain for the trust placed in him, highlighting the enthusiasm in taking on a prestigious command. “with the aim of “always doing better” Thanks to a strong and healthy team, in a’the organization's commitment to continuous improvement, Always in the same vein as the path already wisely traced by those who came before me, and with the ultimate goal of to safely and within the required timeframes meet the operational requirements of the Air Force, Today they are increasingly pressing in the light of the complex international geopolitical scenario in which the Armed Forces, in concert with the other institutions of the country, are called upon to provide their valuable contribution.
It Commander of the 2nd Division, Brigadier General Roberto Lo Conte, During his concluding remarks, he primarily aimed to highlight the importance of a Department that, over its more than 40 years of existence, has played a key role in the development of the sector. “he knew how to ride the tide, taking on increasing competence and relevance, until it became established as center of excellence and reference point for all combat fleets of the Air Force”, and then to thank Colonel Realacci for having “able to lead the Department with clarity of vision, great balance, and undisputed competence” and express my wishes to Colonel Latela, for the prestigious assignment he has undertaken, which will require enthusiasm, humility and passion, along with courage and determination, factors essential for an effective command action.
