Members of the association wanted to bring themselves up to date with the new reality of the Base. The purpose of the visit was to update the members of the association on the new reality of the Este military base. Upon their arrival, the guests were welcomed by Air Squad General Mirco Zuliani, Commander of the COA, CAOC5 (NATO's 5th Combined Air Operations Centre) and DACCC (Deployment Air Command and Control Centre), who presented the Section with the Unit's Crest. Following the introductory briefing on the institution's activities, the guests visited the national operations room (AOC - Air Operations Center) and the Air Defence Telecommunications and Control Group (GRCDA), the heart of the COA's daily operational activities. Afterwards, the visit moved to the bunker housing the operations rooms where the Air Command and Control System (ACCS), NATO's new Command and Control system, is being implemented. Finally, the guests had lunch at the unified mess hall together with the serving personnel.
Upon leaving Poggio Renatico, the members of the AAA, in thanking them for the welcome and hospitality received, expressed words of appreciation for the professionalism and competence shown by the staff.
