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January 8, 2016
Vol. 33 No. 1
Protect your ID card: Help keep Sig' safe! By nicole ybarra NAS Sigonella Public Affairs
NAS SIGONELLA, Sicily – Most of us don’t give much thought to our government-issued ID card – until it is lost. Besides just being an inconvenience to replace, the loss or misplacement of an ID has significant force protection implications. It provides an opportunity for unauthorized users to duplicate your lost ID and/or use it to access not only NAS Sigonella, but any installation worldwide. Moreover, it leaves you more vulnerable to scams and identity theft. Although there is a steady number of lost IDs reported monthly, Security has noted an increase in lost IDs reported over the past two months. In 2015, there were 28 dependent IDs and 89 active duty IDs reported lost or stolen. In 2014, there were 30 dependent IDs and 103 active duty IDs reported lost or stolen. In addition to the security concerns associated with a lost ID, there are economic implications as well. According to Personnel Support Detachment OIC Lt. Bill Garcia, roughly 10 man hours per week are spent by PSD processing replacement ID cards. Furthermore, each additional CAC card costs U.S. taxpayers $17 to replace. While accidents happen, they can be prevented. Security Officer Lt. Juan Cardona offers the following tips to help safeguard your ID. • Keep your ID card on your person when you are out of the house. Never leave it in your car. • Keep the card in a wallet or a special ID pouch and don’t simply just stick it in your pocket. • Make it a habit to always put your wallet or ID card in the same place when you are in the office or at home so you know where it is when it is time to leave. • Never surrender your ID card to anyone except law enforcement or base security personnel. Never give it to club or gym personnel as a security. • Always check all pockets before throwing
Security has noted an increase in the number of lost IDs reported in the last two months. Besides being a serious security threat, roughly 10 man hours per week are spent by PSD processing replacement ID cards at a cost of $17 per CAC card. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Tony D. Curtis/Released)
clothes into a dirty washing basket. You may be surprised at what might turn up – even a missing ID card. If you do lose or misplace your ID, report it immediately to Security. There you will be asked to file a denuncia and must have a request chit in order to get a new ID from PSD. If you find an ID card,
turn it in to the nearest military police station as soon as possible. Keeping your ID card safe at all times is clearly a good idea. But particularly in light of current world events, we must each do our part to ensure ID cards do not fall into the wrong hands. Help us keep Sigonella and our installations safe.
Sigonella recognized with Project Good Neighbor Award
Catania, (Sicily) April 17, 2015 - Children of the Istituto Comprensivo "Cesare Battisti" school in Catania thank NAS Sigonella Second Class Association Sailors for offering a day of their time to lend a helping hand. (Photo courtesy of Irene Campanella) By mc1 cody boyd NAS Sigonella Public Affairs
NAS SIGONELLA, Sicily – Each year the Project Good Neighbor Award recognizes shore, sea and overseas commands for the best year-round, volunteersupported program or special project that promotes outreach activities to establish and restore hope to the community. In 2015, Naval Air Station Sigonella was awarded the large overseas command winner, recognizing the efforts of the
entire NASSIG community which planned and executed 39 events in support of the local community from July 2014 to June 2015. During these 39 events, 1,274 community members volunteered nearly 5,000 hours of volunteerism toward COMRELs. Dr. Alberto Lunetta, NASSIG’s Community Relations Officer, said Sailors and Marines assigned or deployed to NASSIG and tenant commands took part in Community Relations projects to show the Sicilians we care about the environment and their history. “There are many beautiful archaeological sites in Sicily and unfortunately insufficient funds for their conservation. These COMRELs show not only our friendship to the Sicilian people but demonstrate that we care about their heritage. It’s very important to show we care about the history of Sicily as foreigners and guests of this country. We aren’t just here for military operations – we want to be their neighbors, friends and part of their family and show that we care,” says Lunetta. Language exchanges, clean-up projects and donations are just a few of the many events taken on by the NASSIG community. Community relations are designed to enlighten the Sigonella community regarding the substantial material and social needs of Sicily’s impoverished, simultaneously improving base relations with our host nation through trust-building and ultimately cooperation. “Usually COMRELs are a responsibility of the chaplains. In Sigonella, we do things in a different way. We blend civil affairs with COMRELs, so I usually have a network of mayors and chairmen of different towns with whom I meet regularly and they tell me what they need. So, we do a little diplomatic work which usually increases our productivity and shows that the Navy cares – about the environment, and about their history,” says Lunetta. The success of PROJECT GOOD NEIGHBOR COMRELs depended upon the all-of-community effort, involving 34 tenant commands, civilians, and close partnership with our host nation. Lunetta says these events not only show the locals we care, but it also gives a sense of presence to the Sailors and Marines who are stationed here, with or without their families. “We have Sailors and Marines signing up all the time. I think it also helps with the morale of service members stationed here, particularly unaccompanied.” For many volunteers, they get back more than they give.