The Commander of the Combat Forces, General Lanza de Cristoforis, on an official visit to the “Pagliano e Gori” Airport. After being welcomed, the high-ranking officer was escorted to the Unit's Meeting Room, where a meeting was held with all personnel, during which General Lanza de Cristoforis outlined the main changes affecting the entire Defence sector and, specifically, Air Force personnel.
The visit continued with a meeting between General Lanza de Cristoforis, Colonel Savoldi and Brigadier General Jon A. Norman, Commander of the 31st Fighter Wing, a USAF unit that has operated from Aviano Air Base since 1994.
Subsequently, the Airport Commander, Colonel Savoldi, held a briefing in the presence of all heads of department, in which he outlined to General Lanza de Cristoforis the mission of the Unit, i.e. how the Italian Air Force's mandate at Aviano is aimed at guaranteeing national sovereignty in full compliance with the current bilateral ITA-USA agreements.
In this regard, Commander Lanza de Cristoforis visited the Control Tower, an example of joint activity with the US component, where Air Force controllers operate together with their US colleagues.
The Commander of Combat Forces was able to appreciate the Unit's “Exhibition Hall”, where through images and historical memorabilia he could retrace over a hundred years of history of the “Pagliano and Gori”.
During his stay in Aviano, the General had a meeting with Department Cobar delegates on the topics that most interest and involve personnel.
The day concluded with the signing of the roll of honour and the presentation to General Lanza de Cristoforis, of the Airport's crest and the photographic book “100 Years of Aviation”.
