Change of Command to the Automated Information Systems Department

(To air Force)
17/01/19

Yesterday the change ceremony took place between Colonel Michele Devastato and Colonel Giacomo Ghiglierio. 
The handover was chaired by the logistic commander, general of the aerial team Giovanni Fantuzzi, accompanied commander of the 3 ^ division, Brigadier General Sergio Antonio Scalese, in the presence of the staff of the Automated Information Systems Department and of numerous military authorities and guests.

In his farewell speech, Colonel Devastato retraced his two years of command with emotion, listing the main systems developed for the benefit of the Armed Force, some of which were later adopted by other branches of the Defense, and highlighting the progress made in the increasingly important sector of cyber security. Colonel Devastato's greatest and heartfelt thanks was for the staff of the ReSIA, which allowed him to achieve the objectives set by the superior authorities and for his family, of which he highlighted the emotional and moral support received. Finally, he wished the best of wishes to Colonel Ghiglierio, expressing the certainty that the qualities of the latter will lead him to face future challenges with enthusiasm and success.

Colonel Giacomo Ghiglierio, after thanking the leaders of the Armed Force for the assignment conferred on him, addressed those present declaring himself ready to dedicate all his energy in the interest of the ReSIA and at the service of the Armed Force.

The logistic commander, air squad general Giovanni Fantuzzi, in his speech underlined the successes achieved by the ReSIA under the leadership of Colonel Devastato and expressed the utmost confidence and esteem for Colonel Ghiglierio. Furthermore, referring directly to the staff of the ReSIA, he reiterated the centrality for the FA of the sector ofInformation & Communication Technology and has announced the new challenges for the coming days, with particular reference to the effective use of new technologies such as Blockchain, machine learning and Artificial Intelligence to name a few. On these issues the ReSIA will be the protagonist and forerunner for the Armed Force.