The Signature: 2020 Year In Review
of stellar child-care are being maintained. CYP not only earned their accreditation, but did so with flying colors. All of our MWR and CYP staff members came to work every day this year unsure of what the ever-changing national decrees would demand of us and continually adapted our facilities to accommodate the decrees. Our new normal became flexibility and resiliency, and our mission was to tread gently between the lines of offering the most we could while still following
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host nation decrees. This year proved that MWR is nothing if not responsive, adaptable and determined to provide excellent quality of life programs no matter the challenges. We are excited to continue to bring new and creative programming for our Sigonella community in 2021! Please keep an eye out on our MWR Sigonella Facebook page, pick up a Preview at any of our MWR facilities, or visit www.navymwrsigonella.com for our upcoming events and virtual programs.
7TH RECONNAISSANCE SQUADRON F
or the Airman professionals at the 7th Reconnaissance Squadron (7th RS), 2020 was much like it was for other commands here at Naval Air Station Sigonella. Our success in executing our mission while balancing COVID-19 mitigation measures was only made possible by the commitment and expertise of our squadron members. This year we welcomed over 80 active-duty Airmen to the 7RS. These Airmen operate and maintain our new remotely piloted aircraft (RPA) command and control (C2) satellite communications (SATCOM) relay, commonly referred to as EUR3. The remainder of the new arrivals are Global Hawk maintainers who have begun training to develop the skills needed maintain the aircraft, and generate RQ-4 surveillance and reconnaissance missions. When you include the more than 75 contractor personnel to the total, the 7th RS becomes one of the largest tenant commands onboard NASSIG. With that, we have continued our support at Motor Vehicle Registration Office, and taken advantage of our joint environment to integrate the squadron’s security forces professionals with the Navy’s Master-at-Arms for joint patrols and base defense planning. We also have had the opportunity to work with our fellow RQ-4 teammates at NATO Alliance Ground Surveillance (AGS) and the Italian Air Force (ITAF). This year, we have assisted every command on the flight line with shared resources and maintenance expertise. We have strengthened our own capabilities and propelled NATO AGS toward their full operational capability. Day in and day out, the Airmen of the 7th exemplify professionalism in all aspects of their performance. They are committed to blazing trails and accelerating change, relentlessly innovative and unrelenting in their efforts to break barriers. 2021 promises more historic milestones, exercising the agility, endurance, and reach of our platform, and our Airmen to continue to drive our critical operations in support of the security of the United States, NATO allies and partner nations. The Titans of the 7th Recon Squadron wish to thank the greater NASSIG community for all they do in assisting us in delivering world class, reliable, intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance from the Europe, Africa, and Southwest Asia theaters. Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays, and a prosperous New Year.
