The visit took place within the general framework of the cooperation plan between the Italian and American Air Forces and concerned the remotely piloted aircraft component of the Base.
The visiting authority and their delegation were received by Colonel Michele Oballa, Commander of the 32nd Wing, who provided an overview of the Unit's organisation and unique operational capabilities during a briefing. He particularly focused on the numerous operational activities conducted by the 28th Group, highlighting both its deployability in Overseas Operations (OFCN) and its operational flexibility in relation to the needs of various theatres of interest.
Subsequently, Colonel Gianluca Chiriatti, Director of the A.P.R. Centre of Excellence, explained the joint forces organisation and tasks of the Entity, in support of national C4-ISTAR (Command and Control, Computers, Communications, Intelligence, Surveillance, Targeting, Reconnaissance) capabilities in matters of standardisation, interoperability, basic training, and promotion of integrated growth in the Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems segment.
The delegation then visited the 28th Group's operational area and the headquarters of the A.P.R. Centre of Excellence, where Major General Charles Q. Brown Jr. signed the Centre's Guest Book.
The visit concluded in the office of the Commander of the 32nd Wing, where Colonel Oballa and Colonel Chiriatti presented their respective Crests to ’USAFE A3/10“ who, finally, signed the Honour Book of the flying Squadron, thanking them for the welcome and the enjoyable visit.
