Thursday 12 January, at the headquarters of Munition and Armament Logistics Centre In Orte (VT), the ceremony for the handover of command of the Department took place, between Colonel Walter Crocicchia, outgoing Commander, and Colonel Aldo Gammarini, incoming Commander.
At the ceremony, presided over by the Commander of the 2nd Division of the Logistics Command Of the Air Force, Brig. Gen. (Eng.) Cristiano Bandini, local authorities attended, amongst whom were the President of the Province of Viterbo and the Mayors of the Municipalities of Orte, Bassano in Teverina and Vasanello, and it was attended by a representation of the Department's personnel, as well as the close family members of the Commanders.
During his farewell speech, the Colonel Crocicchia, after warmly thanking the Commander of the 2nd Division for his closeness, support, and trust, he wished to emphasise the prestigious and important objectives achieved during his command, which saw the Centre, among other things, assume the significant role of Technical-Logistics Directorate in the land armament sector; all of this, of course, would not have been possible without the full and committed support of all the personnel of the Logistics Centre and the Sanguinetto and Francavilla Fontana Supply Groups, with the awareness that the most important resource is always the human one, as “Today, excellent results can only be achieved with the commitment, dedication, and passion of the staff, which I have certainly experienced extensively in this environment.”Finally, addressing Colonel Gammarini, he wished him a period of command rich in success and satisfaction, assuring him of the certain support and availability of all the military and civilian personnel of the Department.
It Colonel Gammarini, in turn, after thanking Brig. Gen. Bandini for the trust placed in him, guaranteeing the complete availability and deployment of all resources and energy in the new and important role, addressed the personnel, assuring them that “My first commitment will be to work with you on personnel safety and workplace safety. I wish all of you and your families serenity in work and in life.”
It General Bandini, During his speech, he thanked Colonel Crocicchia and acknowledged his achievements, and addressing Colonel Gammarini, he expressed his best wishes for the new challenges to be faced.
It Ce.Lo.M.A. of Orte, Established on the site of Orte on 1 April 2016, it was created from the reorganisation of the 11th Central Air Force Depot and is subordinate to the 2nd Division of the Logistics Command. The Department holds a central position in the processes of procurement, supply, management, and disposal of air and ground armament supplied to the Air Force, for which the Entity provides, among other things, technical, administrative, and regulatory support and, at various technical levels, maintenance.
With effect from 1 September 2022, the Ce.Lo.M.A. also assumed the functions of Technical-Logistics Directorate in the Ground Armaments sector previously certified by another Body of the Armed Force.
Among its various tasks, it also organises and manages numerous courses aimed at issuing qualifications and acquiring work skills for personnel in the “Operations - Protection and Special Forces” category.
The Ce.Lo.M.A. is responsible for the Northern Area Supply Group (G.R.A.N.) in Sanguinetto (VR) and the Southern Area Supply Group (G.R.A.S.) in Francavilla Fontana (BR).
