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HIGHLIGHTS FROM SPMAGTF-CR-AF 20.1 DEPLOYMENT
ITALY REOPENS GYMS AND POOLS WITH STRICT MEASURES
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Cmdr. Patrick J. Moran, NAS Sigonella Executive Officer
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uongiorno Sigonella. It has been quite some time since the last Direct Line, and so much has transpired since then. The current COVID-19 pandemic and the subsequent response measures taken not only here in Italy and back in the United States, but across the globe, is absolutely unprecedented in our lifetimes. The challenges faced and the sacrifices made by so very many everywhere are great, and are still becoming known as each individual, family, and community world-wide responds to the pandemic according to myriad specific needs that vary from place to place, family to family, and person to person. With that, I am utterly confident that we will ultimately overcome this adversity as a military community here in Sigonella, as a nation, and as a world. As the number of new positive COVID-19 cases decline in Italy and Sicily, the national and regional governments have started to implement the next phase of response in which we see the gradual easing of restrictions. Authorities no longer require a self-declaration form to travel within our region of Sicily, and it is again permitted to travel to the many wonderful sites and beautiful locales which Sicily is famous for. I know many took the opportunity this past weekend to enjoy the sunshine at local beaches, hike trails on Mount Etna, or taste amazing wine at local vineyards. We are all glad to see that some semblance of normalcy is beginning to return to our NASSIG community. As we cross the threshold of summer, I encourage all of you to take this time to explore the incredible sights and historical artifacts that Sicily has to offer. This current time has one advantage in that we may never get a chance like this again where the beaches, trails, and ancient sites are missing the usual throngs of
European tourists. I would like to give you a number of local ideas for outdoor activities, all of which help maximize social distancing. Inland, you can visit and hike the ravines of Cavagrande, which have beautiful green natural swimming pools at the bottom. Mount Etna is crisscrossed with hiking trails of all levels of difficulty. The beaches near Noto, such as Calamosche or San Lorenzo, offer beautiful getaways just over an hour away and highlight the sun and the blue waters of the Mediterranean Sea. About two hours away, near the city of Agrigento, lies the ancient Greek city of Akagras, where you can find a collection of some of the world’s best preserved Greek and Roman structures in the Valley of the Temples. Not far from that, you can enjoy the Turkish Stairs, an impressive natural formation spilling into the crystal blue sea. There is so much natural beauty to explore in Sicily and a list may seem endless. While this is an incredible and unique opportunity to explore, I ask that you balance the opportunity with the safety of you and your family, as well as the NAS Sigonella community. First and foremost, while restrictions are easing, COVID-19 still remains a very real threat. I ask that you continue to abide by all of the proven techniques necessary to keep us all safe: proper hygiene, social distancing, and continuing to wear masks in public spaces when social distancing is not practical or possible. COVID-19, however, is not the only threat out there. Sicily is also steeped in World War II history. Around the island, you can find cement pillboxes and other structures of that time dotting the landscape. Many of the popular tourist locales people visit each year were once the scene of intense military operations.
With that history, there persists still today another very real threat, as much of the island remains littered with unexploded ordnance. If you happen to be outside exploring and come across any unexploded ordnance, do NOT pick it up. Instead, carefully back away, mark the location with a pin on GPS, and IMMEDIATELY inform the authorities. Call base dispatch and inform them, so the security liaisons can contact the proper Italian authorities. Do NOT, under any circumstances, remove and transport suspected or confirmed unexploded ordnance. More than once in the past year, some from the Sigonella community, while having good intentions, have carelessly handled unexploded ordnance, resulting in danger to not only to themselves, but also to their families, the Sigonella community, and other innocent bystanders. That said, please continue to care for each other and continue to take the necessary steps to keep yourself and our community safe.
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Interactive Customer Evaluation Comments Regarding Ensign: Not sure who is responsible for the maintaining of the ensign on NAS 2 but it as well as the Italian flag are starting to show signs of wear and should be replaced. Response: Thank you for your constructive feedback. Shortly after receiving your ICE comment we were able to work with protocol and the Command Duty Officer to quickly replace the flag showing signs of wear. Please continue to let us know if you see discrepancies like that around base. Comments Regarding NEX Optical: Is there a possibility of opening up vision center? Response: As of Monday, 04May, aligned with the Italian government and Sicilian regional decrees the NEX optical shop is open with social distancing measures in place from 1000-1600. Thank you for your suggestion! Comments Regarding SigList and Social Media: We have received multiple ICE comments regarding the conduct on local community social media group. Response: The Facebook group “SIGLIST” is in no way connected to or controlled by NAS Sigonella. Anything posted there is by people in their individual capacities. However, I would like to take this opportunity to remind Sailors that their conduct online should be no different than when in uniform standing amongst their peers and leadership.
Per Navy social media policy, your actions online are potentially no different than in-person from a legal perspective. So please carefully watch your conduct and respect each other no matter what page you choose to browse. Cyber-bullying has no place in our Navy. Our official page is www.facebook. com/NASSigonella, and your questions and comments will always be answered if you send a direct message to the page run by our expert public affairs team. Comments Regarding Temperature Checks: We have received multiple ICE comments regarding temperature checks, particularly at the NAS II gate. Response: There is a perception that the Italian Air Force Security preferentially pull over Americans or just wave certain cars through without a temperature reading. Since the health and wellness of our force and the NAS Sigonella community is my top priority, I assure you these perceptions are false. Initially, on the rollout of the temperature checks, there were many kinks which needed to be worked out. As I am sure you know by now, it is a fairly smooth process and we have had very few high temperatures over the past month. CMC and I have looked into the issue and the only exception granted to temperature checks are the security personnel who must pass through the gate multiple times a day, such as "ICE" cont’d on Page 11
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Commanding Officer Capt. Kevin Pickard Executive Officer Cmdr. Patrick J. Moran Command Master Chief CMDCM Nancy Estrada EDITORIAL
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Name: Paul Hunter Command: NAS Sigonella Department: Personnel Support Detachment By MC2 Joshua Coté, NAS Sigonella Public Affairs aval Air Station Sigonella N Personnel Support Detachment is an ever-busy
command here on base. They deal with all incoming and outgoing Sailors, including pay and allowances, reenlistments, and travel itineraries when it comes time to transfer. Even with the amount of work happening at PSD, one Sailor stands out to his leadership: Personnel Specialist 2nd Class Paul Hunter from Cincinnati, Ohio. Hunter currently serves as the receipts supervisor and has increased Sigonella’s incoming personnel process efficiency to 100%. Already, he has supervised the processing of more than 130 gains and 57 reenlistments. “PS2 Hunter is extremely motivated and determined to succeed at his job,” said Senior Chief Personnel Specialist Rafael Diaz, senior enlisted supervisor. “He completes tasks on the first try and provides an overall value to the detachment. His reliability and
efficient performance has directly impacted receipts and reenlistment section, resulting in PSD Sigonella being ranked number 1 in the Navy Pay and Personnel Support Center Metrics.” Hunter does not only handle all of the Sailors attached to NAS Sigonella, but also all of the Navy tenant commands, excluding only the flight squadron. Without the PS, rate, life could be a lot more difficult for many Sailors throughout the fleet. “As a PS, we process most of the Sailors’ pay and entitlements,” said Hunter. “When it comes to entitlements, we have to process housing allowances, BAH, OHA, COLA and a lot more. We also have to deal with money deductions in case anyone is accidentally overpaid, and we also have to process transfers and separations.” On top of his normal work, Hunter is responsible for the PSD’s government vehicle, serves as the collateral duty public affairs officer,
and is in charge of the ID station. Sigonella is Hunter’s second duty station. Before serving here, he was attached to the USS Lake Champlain (CG 57) out of San Diego. He has spent a total of seven years in the Navy and plans to continue his career. In his time off, Hunter has taken full advantage of being in Europe. “So far I have traveled to Rome, Berlin, Romania, Malta, France, Madrid, Barcelona and Amsterdam,” said Hunter. “My favorite place I have been is between Berlin and Madrid. In Berlin it was amazing to see something that was part of German history like the Berlin Wall, and in Madrid it was just cool to see everything from bull fighting to the different street performances.” Hunter also likes taking road trips, which has been a little difficult as of late. He has explored much of the island already and hopes to be able to visit “Monument for A Dead Poet” and more before his time in Sicily comes to an end.
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Emergency Vehicle Operators Course
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aval Air Station Sigonella Security Force members participated in a five-day course to earn their Emergency Vehicle Operator qualification. The course qualification is good for three years, but the security department conducts proficiency training with all members on annual basis. The first three days of the course take place in the classroom and cover topics including basic driving fundamentals, case laws involving emergency vehicle operations, and the “rules of the road” while operating emergency vehicles during routine and emergency responses. “This helps the students better understand the ‘hows and whys’ we operate the way we do,” explained Masterat-Arms 1st Class Levi Reulecke, course instructor. The final two days of the course consist of a driving practical. Students are put through a series of stressinduced obstacles to test their ability to safely and effectively operate an emergency vehicle in high-risk environments. “[Emergency Vehicle Operator Course] is important for a number of reasons,” adds Reulecke. “The course itself pushes their driving skills to the limit so that if a need arises in the line of duty, not only are they more capable at high-risk driving, but also more confident in doing so. It also allows the Sailors to know not only their physical limits behind the wheel, but also the limitations for the vehicles and equipment we operate on a daily basis.” At the conclusion of the course, 14 Sailors earned their qualification and will continue with additional training requirements to qualify or re-qualify as Patrol Officers onboard NAS Sigonella.
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It Takes a Village Here at NAS Sigonella By NAS Sigonella Public Affairs
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ilitary life is full of changes as personnel deploy and rotate duty stations, and Naval Air Station Sigonella is no different. New faces of appear every few months, and the coronavirus pandemic necessitated additional safety measures when handling personnel transfers. Team Sigonella adapted to the challenge and ensured a smooth transition for the rotation of deployed forces supported by the installation. Recently, there have been two such rotations with the COVID-19 precautions in place. The “Skinny Dragons” of Patrol Squadron 4 (VP4) turned over with the “Golden Swordsman” of Patrol Squadron 47 (VP-47), while Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force - Crisis Response – Africa 20.2 (“20” for the fiscal year, “2” for the 2nd rotation of the year) relieved SPAGTF-CR-AF 20.1. To successfully begin the rotation, both incoming elements immediately began a 14-day quarantine period upon arrival to Sigonella in alignment with Italian national and regional decrees. The entire team at Navy Gateway Inns and Suites gracefully handled the accommodation needs during this isolation phase. “We are not just providing rooms, we are providing homes for these squadrons. The staff’s
dedication to their jobs is seen in their efforts to turnover large groups such as these,” remarked NAS Sigonella’s Fleet Readiness Director, Courtney Silvestre. To ensure the safety of our NAS Sigonella community, all arriving personnel must be tested for the SARS-CoV-2 virus, so prior to release from quarantine, medical professionals of the SPMAGTF-CR-AF 20.1 and Naval Hospital Sigonella collected nasopharyngeal specimens to screen for COVID-19. This large scale testing required a large open location to facilitate social distancing requirements. Sigonella’s Morale, Welfare and Recreation team came to the rescue by opening up the basketball courts to provide an isolated area for the incoming personnel to be safely screened while under quarantine. The gym and hotel staff were not the only ones to assist in the overall effort. Local national and military personnel of Ristorante Bella Etna, NAS Sigonella’s award-winning galley, also rose to the challenge, preparing hundreds of boxed meals for the quarantined personnel while maintaining normal galley operations. Once prepared, Sailors and Marines delivered the meals to the individual rooms of those in restriction of movement for 14 days. “To date, we have prepared thousands of Restriction of Movement meals and still counting,” said Chief Culinary Specialist Marco Guevarra. “For this to happen, it took the drive and dedication of our family of military staff and 47 local nationals, along with the support of the Command to draft them authorization letters to travel to work in the middle of strict lockdown enforcement of the local government.” VP-47 operates the P-8A Poseidon maritime patrol and reconnaissance aircraft capable of conducting antisubmarine warfare, maritime domain awareness, intelligence,
surveillance, and reconnaissance, anti-surface warfare, and search and rescue missions. The squadron is forward deployed to the U.S. 6th Fleet area of responsibility and is currently assigned to Commander, Task Force 67, responsible for tactical control of deployed maritime patrol and reconnaissance forces throughout the European and African areas of responsibility. SPMAGTF-CR-AF is a contingent of Marines and Sailors located in Spain and Italy positioned to quickly respond to a broad spectrum of missions ranging from humanitarian assistance and disaster relief to providing military support to U.S. embassies and partner and allied nations. The unit is a self-deploying and highly mobile crisis response force allocated to U.S. Africa Command, ready to respond to missions in both permissive and uncertain environments. These missions include contingency operations, theater security cooperation, tactical recovery of aircraft and personnel, enabling operations and other missions as directed. With the isolation phase completed, both VP47 and SPMAGTF-CR-AF 20.2 are now settled and ready to continue their respective missions from NAS Sigonella. The large-scale teamwork necessary to smoothly support this rotation of troops is exactly Sigonella’s specialty. Great job team!
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Highlights of SPMAGTF-CR-AF 20.1 Deployment By1st Lt. Grace Jenkins, SPMAGTF-CR-AF 20.1 COMMSTRAT OIC
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he U.S. military has a rich history of long-term achievements in building partner nation relationships. Continuing the tradition, the Special-Purpose Marine Air Ground Task Force – Crisis Response – Africa 20.1 concludes their nine-month deployment after working with 14 different countries throughout Europe and Africa. The SPMAGTF-CR-AF has led an ongoing project to share best practices with a coalition of African nations performing peacekeeping operations under the African Union Mission in Somalia (AMISOM) charter. The U.S. Marines’ success is a contributing factor to AMISOM’s breakthrough against violent extremist organizations. Specifically, the Uganda Rapid Deployment Capability Center in Camp Jinja, Uganda, and the Peace Support Operations Camp in Singo, Uganda have played pivotal roles in enhancing force protection, sustainment and combat engineer mission capabilities. This success is complemented by the African Peacekeeping Rapid Response Partnership Program at Burma Camp in
Accra, Ghana. Here, SPMAGTF-CR-AF 20.1 Marines conducted training on equipment maintenance and transportation operations at the Ghanaian Armed Forces Electrical and Mechanical Engineering Technical Training, Base Workshop, and Mechanical Transportation Schools. Additionally during their time, Marine Explosive Ordnance Disposal technicians, assigned to SPMAGTFCR-AF 20.1, trained with Spanish soldiers in basic ordnance disposal procedures and teamed with Royal Moroccan Armed forces for the Morocco Humanitarian Mine Action Program explosive ordnance disposal level one validation. In Italy, more than 100 Marines and Sailors volunteered their time in over 50 community relations projects and events throughout Sicily. The Marines and Sailors have volunteered in many Sicilian cities since they deployed to Naval Air Station Sigonella, Italy in September 2019. To say these have been successful in continuing the SPMAGTFCR-AF mission would be an understatement of the value they bring across the entire region.
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Sigonella NAVSUP FLC sailor Kristin Ceresola (right) recently presented a artwork donation to the Principal Maria Paola Iaquinta of the Catania “Cesare Battisti” School (left). Photo by Robert Foti.
Sigonella Sailor Donates Artwork to Catania Battisti School
By Dr. Alberto Lunetta, NAS Sigonella Public Affairs
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hen the students of the Catania “Battisti” School return in September after the coronavirus pandemic, they will find a special gift from the big heart of Kristin Ceresola, a Naval Supply Systems Command Fleet Logistics Center Sigonella Sailor with an artistic talent. The gift is a farm scene made of paper, recycled materials, watercolor paints, and pen. Ceresola’s first idea to create the paper farm came from enjoying looking at the beautiful views of Sicily, especially Mount Etna and the many farm landscapes. She explained she wanted to create an art piece that would show the many layers of farm life, making the environment a three-dimensional display. Her overall goal was to inspire children to use their imagination and be creative. “Since COVID-19 started, it has impacted all of us,” explained Ceresola. “I wanted to use my time by giving back to my community. I wanted to donate my artwork to local elementary school because they are our future. To creatively inspire the children and to help them learn about what’s outside of the cityscape by showing the importance of agriculture and farm land.” Ceresola coordinated the project through the community relations program who put her in touch with the Istituto Comprensivo “Cesare Battisti” in Catania, a school located in the city’s working-class neighborhood of San Cristoforo.
NAS Sigonella has supported the school for about ten years with volunteer maintenance projects and language intercultural community relations (COMREL) events, and the longstanding relationship continued this month despite the lockdown, which has shut down schools in Italy. Base volunteers from the Naval Hospital and the Marines have been facilitating virtual English and Spanish virtual classes to help the students improve their foreign language skills. “By creating this piece of artwork, I wanted to show how farms are very important in the local economy and how farms impact everyone,” added Ceresola. “My hope is for children to enjoy the details such as the animals and people working on the farm. We should all take a moment to enjoy the beauty that is around us all.” The donation took place on Wednesday, May 27. Battisti School Principal Maria Paola Iaquinta warmly welcomed Kristin, who was accompanied by Chaplains Religious Enrichment Development Operation facilitator Richard Graves. “I’d like to thank both the artist and the NAS Sigonella base volunteers who donated their time and talents to support the children of my school,” said Iaquinta. “I was so overwhelmed by their kindness in this very difficult time of pandemic and social distancing.”
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Open on Sundays: • Bakeries • Patisseries • Tobacco Shops • Farmers Markets • Water Parks • Adventure Parks • Dance Schools
Expected to Open June 15: • Movie Theaters • Music Halls and Theaters
• Outdoor performances can not exceed a max number of 1000 spectators. Mayors of touristic cities have authority to open all stores on • Indoor performances can Sunday as long as they enforce not exceed a max number social distancing measures of 200 spectators.
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Face Masks: Wearing protective face masks or face coverings is mandatory in public or when you are in crowded places where it is not possible to maintain social distancing. • Make sure to carry one with you at all times.
Italy’s Gyms and Swimming Pools Reopen Among Anti-COVID-19 Strict Measures By Dr. Alberto Lunetta, NAS Sigonella Public Affairs
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n May 25, gyms and swimming pools were authorized to reopen their doors across Italy with the exception of the region of Lombardy, which has been the most hard-hit by the pandemic. However, due to the rigorous sanitation, social distancing and cleaning requirements and fear of the contagion, few patrons, and fewer among the elder ones, returned to exercise. Some gyms even declined to reopen as they were required to drastically reduce their capacity to comply with safety guidelines imposed by the Sports Minister. Guidelines require sports centers to assess their own plan to keep their patrons safe. Their employees are obliged to respect the national health rules, such as the obligation to stay home if they are experiencing any coronavirus symptoms and report any contacts with infected people. Health requirements also include criteria for cleaning, sanitation, and ventilation of the facilities, which have been closed for almost three months, to avoid the proliferation of other airways diseases like legionellosis or staph infection. Gyms must space their training machines apart and mark pathways to keep gym-goers at a safe distance from each other. They also need to have a sanitation plan and inform their patrons about the procedures to follow when they access common spaces, areas of sporting activity, changing rooms or bathrooms. Special procedures to collect potentially contagious trash (such as tissues and face masks) must also be implemented.
Clothes used for physical exercise cannot be left behind or hung in common areas, but instead need to be put into bags, taken, home, and washed separately from other garments. Personal items, such as water bottles, tissues and equipment, must be disinfected and should not be shared. Temperature checks will be performed at the entrance of the gyms and persons with a temperature equal to or higher than 37.5°C (99.5 degrees Fahrenheit) will be denied access. Patrons are required to go to the center already dressed for their sport activity and bring bags to dispose of potentially infected trash. Strict safety measures will be implemented for the use of showers, changing rooms and bathrooms, where access is to be limited to a set number of people. People should also avoid using the facility’s communal devices, such as hairdryers, and remember to always drink from your own disposable bottle and cup. Gym members must wear a mask as they enter and move across the gyms but are not required to wear one while working out, and each piece of equipment must be disinfected after every use. Swimming pool users must have at least seven square meters of space to themselves and keep at least a meter and a half away from other swimmers. Swimming pools and gyms must keep a record of who has attended for at least two weeks which is the virus’s incubation period.
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Adapt and Conquer By MCSA Triniti Lersch, NAS Sigonella Public Affairs
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ou know Semper Fi, but how about Semper Gumby? In the Navy, this phrase means to always be flexible, a reference to the American clay animation character from the 1950s that could change shape and stretch at will. With the ever evolving nature of Navy life, Sailors are often asked to remain flexible and to be ready to adapt to any changes. For Machinery Repairman 2nd Class Kyle M. Drummond, this concept is nothing new. Before joining the Navy, Drummond felt he wasn’t making the impact in his life which he had envisioned, and he knew he needed a change. “You can’t keep sitting on the fence,” encouraged his father, U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. (ret.) Andrew K. Drummond. “Sometimes you just have to jump.” When Drummond made the leap, he originally leaned towards becoming a Seabee or a Mass Communication Specialist. At the time, those options were not available to him, but he decided on becoming a Machinery Repairman (MR) since the skills would help him in long run after the Navy. Machine Repairmen manufacture parts according to blueprints using lathes, mills, drill presses and other specialized machines. In order to do that, they must read and interpret the blueprints or schematics provided for the job. They are also the locksmiths and run the engraving shop onboard a ship or a base. But being an MR isn’t just following the blueprint. “In other cases, we have to create our own solution to the issue that is being encountered by making custom wrenches, flanges, crow’s feet, cleat fairing parts, resurfacing, drilling, tapping, and rethreading,” said Drummond. “As an MR, you actually have to be very creative and flexible with your solutions, and there are hundreds of different ways you can accomplish these jobs, so part of evolving as an MR is to find and hone reliable practices to common jobs you encounter to expedite the process.” After serving as an MR for four years, Drummond is used to being adaptable and finding inventive ways to fulfill job requests. However, his assignment aboard NAS Sigonella brought a new challenge: working outside his rate. Drummond’s orders initially assigned him to work in the base Public Affairs Office
(PAO), but he didn’t let that faze him. He even prepared himself by going out and purchasing a camera so he could gain the necessary experience to contribute to the public affairs mission. “I am by far not the greatest of photographers, but I have enjoyed learning and seeing the improvements I have made,” added Drummond. “It has reignited my interest in photography. Now I just need to become better at editing.” But Drummond would have to bend like Gumby once again. At the start of the year, he received news that he was transferring to the Safety Department to again work outside of his rate. He was up for the challenge. As it was with his transfer to the PAO, Drummond faced a huge difference between his old and new jobs, although there is no doubt that safety touches every department and Navy rate in some way or another. “There are some aspects to safety that directly correlate to the environment in which MR’s operate, such as Hazardous Conditions trainings, but I have had to supplement training by purchasing books and watching YouTube,” explained Drummond. Working in the Safety department since February, Drummond adapted and retrained for his new position with vigor and self-motivation. “I have had to learn as I go with both positions, trying to make both functional in a way I can manage while learning about the responsibilities and tasks as they arise,” continued Drummond. This has made things tricky for Drummond, but it also has pushed him to communicate more and learn from those with more experience, which is something he believes both positions have helped reinforce in his career thus far. His new role in the Safety Department requires a lot of responsibilities, as he is the approving official for the government
purchase card and the vehicle safety leading petty officer. He helps coordinate the Basic and Advance Rider Course, tracks students in Enterprise Safety Applications Management Systems (ESAMS), ensures the Rider Course coaches have the materials to properly conduct the classes and maintains the conditions of the bikes. “I’m involved in making sure that our money is being spent correctly and on the things we need,” said Drummond. “I also do the briefing for all incoming personnel on driving in Sicily and creating accounts in ESAMS for those who fall under the NAS Sigonella Unit Identification Code. I also assist with the Heat Stress program shared between the hospital and Safety.” Although working in a different rate has been difficult, Drummond says he enjoys the challenge. “I jumped into the role and have learned a lot since and expect to learn more as I continue in this department,” concluded Drummond. Semper Gumby, indeed.
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Naval Security Forces, ITAF Security, and Carabinieri. When these personnel arrive to work, they are initially screened. Once on-base, following their temperature screening, these employees get into the squad cars and conduct multiple patrols a day, which include multiple passes through our gates. Keep in mind that many of our NAS Sigonella employees are only temperature checked once a day, in the morning on their way into work. To continually check security vehicles on every patrol would unnecessarily delay access to the base. I fully understand and appreciate your concern and thank you for voicing it.
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BZ to Peter Faulk I would like to take a moment to send a big shout out to Peter Faulk, housing director. We arrived to Sigonella over three years ago and from the very first week of living in our house in Marinai and needing help he has always gone above and beyond. Extremely caring and professional about his job and our community. We just PCSed from Sigonella and I wanted to make sure he knows it didn’t go unnoticed. Thank you for making things always go so smoothly. To him, housing team and Pizzaroti. BZ to Graziella Pulvirenti Graziella Pulvirenti was amazing, attentive and professional! She’s a valuable asset to the utilities
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department and was great about making sure I was taken care of . BZ to Kathleen at Housing Kathleen is absolutely awesome! My wife and I are very worried about transportation issues that moving out of bachelor housing will cause. Her willingness to help and put us at ease is the best customer service experience I have been on the other side of in the 29 months I have been stationed here. BZ to Housing Kathleen Seymour has been absolutely awesome! She has been especially accommodating amid the corona virus quarantine and worked to get us moved in without breaking any social distancing regulations. She has excellent customer service and will get the job done!
MWR Re-openings MWR Library - Open May 27th Hours of Operation: Monday - Thursday 10:00 am - 6:00 pm. Closed Friday Sunday & Holidays. What is available? Quick browsing, material check out, and limited computer use for official business only. What is not allowed? Unsupervised minors, recreational computer use, on site reading/ studying, loitering, and classroom reservations. Did you know? You can reserve materials ahead of time by emailing your requests to library_sigonella@eu.navy.mil. Search the online catalog at navymwrsigonella.co. Once requested, you will receive an email when the materials are ready for pick up. Masks are required for ages 2+.
Auto Skills Center - Open May 28th Hours of Operation: Tuesday - Friday 11:00 am - 7:00 pm and Saturday 9:30 am 5:30 pm. Closed Sunday, Monday & Holidays. Are there any change? The ASC will be open for normal operations. Did you know? We encourage making a reservation by calling 624-5244. Masks are required.
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