Sailor in the Spotlight

Name: LSSN Jade Hager Department: Operations Air Cargo Hometown: Tampa, Fla.

Naval Air Station Sigonella, “The Hub of the Med” is comprised of many departments who together on a daily basis to run smoothly. Operations department is one of NASSIGs largest, and one particular division that doesn’t get the spotlight often Air Cargo. Air Cargo is responsible storing, receiving delivering the installation mail. One standout Sailor Logistics Specialist Seaman Jade Hager, From Tampa, Fla., works hard to ensure our packages and deliveries arrive and get delivered smoothly.

Hager has only been here since March of this year; in her short time here, her work ethic has made her stand out enough to her chain of command to be nominated as Sailor in the Spotlight. Even with the challenge of busy workdays Hager still makes the time to get involved with the command.

“I got here at the beginning of the year in March,” said Hager. “As far as collateral duties, I have been getting pretty involved with the command resilience team.”

As a Logistics Specialist, Hager is working out of her normal job routine. Normally, she works with mostly Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Aviation), but she is still enjoying her time here.

“For me especially being my first command, this is pretty different than what I expected I would be doing,” said Hager. “I still am really enjoying being able to be here, and still learning a lot from the couple Logistics Specialists I do work with.”

Prior to joining the Navy Hager went to the University of North Florida, in Jacksonville, Fla. While there in school, Hager received her bachelor’s degree in elementary education.

“I went to school first and got me bachelors degree,” said Hager. “After that I just wanted to get a steady and fulfilling career for myself and also the great opportunity to travel, so I decided to join the Navy.”

Even though Hager has not been on the island very long, she has taken the time to find her favorite spots.

“My favorite thing about Sicily so far to me has been the food,” said Hager. “I came thinking I knew what Italian food was, and has been completely different but in a good way. Also the beaches and the different sightseeing around here are just beautiful, it has been such an unexpected but awesome experience.”

One of the great opportunities about being stationed overseas in Europe is the opportunity to travel around the continent.

“I have not yet taken advantage of the traveling here in Europe,” said Hager. “I do however finally have my first trip planned. Over the upcoming long weekend I am heading to the UK, and also to Milan.”