General Ristuccia at the Logistic Command for Future Challenges

At the Logistic Support Command in Rome, the handover ceremony took place at the top of the Logistic Command of the Italian Army. In the presence of the Chief of Staff of the Army, General of the Army Corps Carmine Masiello, General of the Army Corps Mauro D’Ubaldi handed over the position to General of the Army Corps Angelo Michele Ristuccia.

The greeting of the Chief of Staff of the Army

During the ceremony, attended by numerous civil, military, and religious authorities, General Masiello expressed words of appreciation for the work of General D’Ubaldi, who led the Logistic Command with passion and foresight, achieving important results and laying solid foundations for the future.
“Logistics is a central axis in responding to complex modern scenarios, requiring adaptability, innovation, and the ability to interact with civil society” – emphasized the Chief of Staff, highlighting the importance of proactivity and digitalization in the new operational models of the Army.

The farewell of General Mauro D’Ubaldi

General C.A. D’Ubaldi, assigned to the new position of Deputy National Secretary of Defense, thanked the personnel of the Logistic Command for their commitment in overcoming the challenges of a crucial sector for the operational efficiency of the Armed Forces. “I leave a cohesive Command, capable of tackling every mission with dedication and a spirit of service”, he declared, wishing his successor to continue on the path of consolidation and innovation. He also highlighted how the Logistic Command has been able to interpret higher directives with loyalty and a sense of duty, maintaining high quality of logistic services and operational readiness.

The profile of General Angelo Michele Ristuccia

General C.A. Angelo Michele Ristuccia takes command after a highly distinguished professional career. Born in Caltanissetta in 1966, he began his military career in 1987 as a second lieutenant of artillery.
He has gained extensive experience in operational units and has participated in international missions in Iraq, Kosovo, and Lebanon. Among his main assignments, the command of the “Ariete” Brigade, the “Vittorio Veneto” Division, and the Southern Operational Forces Command. He has also held top roles within NATO and at the Army General Staff.
General Ristuccia holds degrees in Strategic Sciences, Political Sciences, and International and Diplomatic Sciences, and has two master's degrees in strategic military studies.
He collaborates with the University of Udine and boasts extensive international training experience. He is also a military physical education instructor and passionate about basketball and tennis.

The words of the Chief of Staff to the new Commander

In his speech, General Masiello expressed confidence in the capabilities of the new Logistic Commander:
“I am certain that the Logistic Command will find in you, Angelo, the Commander it deserves. Your pragmatic mindset and innovative vision will be essential to face the challenges of future logistics”.
A handover marked by continuity and innovation, looking towards a modern, digitalized logistics increasingly integrated with the national and international context.

The strategic role of the Logistic Command

Logistics is the silent yet indispensable heart of every modern Armed Force. Without an efficient system of support, supply, health, transport, and maintenance, no military operation would be possible, either at home or abroad. In this context, the Logistic Command represents one of the strategic peaks of the Italian Army, with the responsibility for the logistic organization of the entire Armed Forces.

Under its command operate four specialist Commands of primary importance – Transport and Materials, Commissariat, Health and Veterinary, and Technical – in addition to the Logistic Support Command and the “Celio” Military Polyclinic in Rome. The Logistic Command also coordinates the Central Inspection Unit, fundamental for ensuring the efficiency and uniformity of logistic services throughout the national territory.

The arrival of General Ristuccia at the helm of this body is not by chance, but the natural recognition of a career conducted with the highest professionalism and strategic vision. At the command of a vital unit for the functioning of the entire military instrument, General Ristuccia brings solid skills, operational experience, and a marked capacity for innovation. Under his leadership, the Logistic Command is preparing to further strengthen its action in support of the operational capabilities of the Armed Forces, focusing on efficiency, modernization, and joint integration, key elements to face the challenges of the present and the future.