Change at the top of the staff of the logistic command, the gen. Oballa is the new commander

(To air Force)
28/07/21

On Monday 26 July 2021, at the "Sala degli Eroi" of Palazzo Aeronautica, in the presence of the logistic commander of the Air Force, general of the air squad Giovanni Fantuzzi, the ceremony for the handover of the position of head of state took place Major of the AM Logistics Command between the outgoing Air Major General Maurizio Cantiello and the incoming Air Brigade General Michele Oballa.

General Cantiello, in his speech, highlighted how the logistic commander with his guide, continuous support and encouragement in the most difficult moments, has allowed the serene carrying out of his assignment.

He therefore sincerely thanked the heads of the divisions and services, who deserved to have provided constant reassurance and solutions for overcoming any logistical challenge. Even the staff of the general staff and their collaborators, defined as "industrious and silent", were deeply appreciated for the exceptional response to the moments of crisis in the period of the Covid-19 pandemic and for the perennial support ensured in its cycle of Command allowing, with commitment and dedication, the achievement of important results and objectives.

General Oballa, in turn, expressed gratitude for the trust granted by the superior authorities in entrusting him with the prestigious post, which he intends to assume "with great humility, aware of the responsibilities and the daily commitment that it requires".

At the end, General Fantuzzi exalted the key function of the staff in the fundamental push for innovation, applauding General Cantiello for the inexhaustible commitment made in coordinating the numerous and complex activities of the logistics command in complete synergy with the divisions and services and for the ability to always interact effectively with other high commands, the Air Force staff and external bodies.

To General Oballa, already in the "family" of the logistic command as commander of the PISQ, highlighting his very high professional profile, he wished the best of luck in carrying out the command action, on the path traced by his predecessor, towards the important challenges that the logistic command will have to face.

The mission of the logistic command is to ensure the technical-logistical support necessary to achieve the maximum operability of the AM, compatibly with the resources assigned, to guarantee in particular the efficiency of the weapon systems, equipment, vehicles, infrastructures, materials, goods and services, as well as health care for personnel, through the work of the departments and dependent bodies and in synergy with other senior commands. The logistic command, top of the technical, logistic and administrative structure of the FA, is responsible for the procurement, conservation and distribution of the means and materials necessary for the life of the departments. 

The logistic command ensures the necessary support to flight lines, weapon systems, radar systems, information and telecommunications systems, police, health and infrastructure services, ensuring experimentation and technical-operational evaluation of the weapon systems, means and materials.