The Signature | December 7, 2018

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Honoring President George H.W. Bush

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Sig's the Season!

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N A S SIG O N E L L A

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DECEMBER 7, 2018

Vol. 35 No. 46

American Red Cross Honors Sigonella Heroes Story by MCC Jessica Vargas NAS Sigonella Public Affairs

SIGONELLA, Sicily (Nov. 29, 2018) The Sigonella American Red Cross presented Brent Soper (left) with the Extraordinary Personal Action Award and Daryl Chandler with the Certificate of Merit, its highest award, during a ceremony Nov. 29, for their efforts in saving a choking victim’s life earlier this year. NAS Sigonella is an is an operational ashore base that enables U.S., allied, and partner nation forces to be where they are needed and when they are needed to ensure security and stability in Europe, Africa, and Southwest Asia. (U.S. Navy photo by Chief Mass Communication Specialist Jessica Vargas)

The Sigonella American Red Cross presented Daryl Chandler with its highest award, the Certificate of Merit, and Brent Soper with the Extraordinary Personal Action Award, during a ceremony Nov. 29, for their extraordinary efforts in saving a choking victim’s life. The Certificate of Merit is awarded to individuals who save or sustain a life by using skills and knowledge learned in a Red Cross training services course. The certificate is signed by the President of the United States, who is the honorary chairman of the American Red Cross. The Certificate of Extraordinary Personal Action is a local award that is given to individuals who are not Red Cross trained but used lifesaving skills to help save someone’s life. On May 27, 2018, Chandler and Soper were at dinner in Germany celebrating the Sigonella high school softball and baseball championship games with parents, school administrators, and Sigonella fans when suddenly they noticed a friend was in serious trouble. “A piece of food lodged in my throat and I was unable to breathe. It only took a moment for me to realize the danger I was in and alert my Sigonella friends,” said the choking victim, who wishes to remain anonymous. “He stood up, his face was bright red and he was wheezing, said Chandler. “I

observed that his airway was completely blocked at which time me and Mr. Soper quickly jumped up into action.” Chandler and Soper, without hesitation, used their life saving training and worked together to perform the Heimlich Maneuver and administer back blows to dislodge the obstruction from the victim’s airway. “After several seconds, which felt like an eternity, the obstruction was dislodged,” said Soper. “He was still not breathing correctly due to his airway being constricted from being in shock, but Mr. Chandler kept him calm and after a few minutes he began to breathe normally.” “Thank you to these heroic men from our Sigonella Community who found themselves in an emergency and were prepared for the situation,” said the choking victim. “The American Red Cross lifesaving training is a must for everyone.” Chandler, a Morale, Welfare, and Recreation (MWR) employee, is trained in Adult and Pediatric First Aid, Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), and Automated External Defibrillator. “I have been a Red Cross member and or instructor for the last 20 years,” said Chandler. “When I first started with MWR I was a lifeguard manager. I used to teach CPR and first aid to the professional rescuer, which is a level slightly above the standard CPR certification. This makes my third or fourth save in some form or

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NATO Forces Fuel Card to Replace Fuel Coupons From Navy Region Europe, Africa, Southwest Asia Public Affairs

The NATO Forces Fuel Coupons will officially be replaced by new NATO Forces Fuel Cards –beginning Jan. 1, 2019. You will still use your current fuel coupons until the new fuel cards are activated on Jan. 1. The new NATO Forces Fuel Cards will be more convenient for all DoD/NATO personnel in Italy and add an increased level of security that will help to eliminate fraud. Locally, authorized personnel can sign up now for their new NATO Forces Fuel Card by contacting the Navy Exchange at DSN 624-4974 or 624-4891 to set up your appointment date and time. It is important that you make your appointment as early as possible to ensure that all authorized patrons are registered and receive their new fuel cards during the month of December. It is important that you bring the following documents to your scheduled appointment. Please scan the QR or visit the website listed at the end of this article to access the required paperwork. • A printed and completed copy of the attached NATO Forces Fuel Card Application Form • A printed and completed copy of the attached Credit Card Authorization Form • Your original Motor Vehicle Registration Form How does the NATO Forces Fuel Card work? The NATO Forces Fuel Card is accepted as a payment method at ENI/AGIP stations. The card can be used directly at the fuel station by swiping or inserting the card in the point-of-sale (POS) terminal and entering your secure PIN code. Your fuel transactions will be billed to the payment method provided during registration and you will receive a bi-weekly invoice and a monthly statement. Please note that the tax-free fuel price will only be charged to your biweekly invoice if you have purchased your assigned fuel type within the limits of your monthly ration. You must use the NATO Forces Fuel Card to receive tax-free fuel. You will not be refunded if a fuel trans¬action is paid for via another payment method. How do I sign up to receive a NATO Forces Fuel Card? Eligible personnel at each base will be able to make an appointment at your local NEX. Registration forms will be available online beforehand so that paperwork can be completed prior to your appointment. How many fuel cards will my family receive?

Each sponsor will receive one fuel card. If you have multiple sponsors in your family, you will receive one card per sponsor. How many liters of tax-free fuel can I purchase each month? The ration amount and fuel type depend on the primary registered vehicle’s engine size, engine base horsepow¬er and fuel requirement. Your monthly taxfree fuel authorization ranges from 100 liters to 400 liters maximum for automobiles, while rations for motorcycles may not exceed 200 liters. Am I required to purchase my entire ration of fuel? Customers are not required to purchase the fuel ration allotment and will only be billed for liters purchased. Am I able to roll over my unused liters to the next month? Fuel rations will not be rolled over month-to-month. Any unused liters in your ration will expire at the end of the month. For more information regarding the NATO Forces Fuel Cards, including answers to more Frequently Asked Questions, scan the QR in this article or visit https://spark.adobe.com/page/3Fs3k5LnB7d5o/.


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