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It Takes a Village Here at Nas Sigonella Vol. 37 No. 8 May 29, 2020 HIGHLIGHTS FROM IT TAKES A SPMAGTF-CR-AF 20.1 VILLAGE HERE AT DEPLOYMENT ITALY REOPENS GYMS NAS SIGONELLA AND POOLS WITH STRICT page 6 MEASURES 2 The Signature May 29, 2020 3 Direct Line Cmdr. Patrick J. Moran, NAS Sigonella Executive Officer uongiorno Sigonella. It has European tourists. Bbeen quite some time since I would like to give you a number the last Direct Line, and so much of local ideas for outdoor activities, has transpired since then. The all of which help maximize social current COVID-19 pandemic and the distancing. Inland, you can visit subsequent response measures taken and hike the ravines of Cavagrande, not only here in Italy and back in the which have beautiful green natural United States, but across the globe, swimming pools at the bottom. is absolutely unprecedented in our Mount Etna is crisscrossed with lifetimes. The challenges faced and hiking trails of all levels of difficulty. the sacrifices made by so very many The beaches near Noto, such as everywhere are great, and are still Calamosche or San Lorenzo, offer becoming known as each individual, beautiful getaways just over an hour family, and community world-wide away and highlight the sun and the responds to the pandemic according blue waters of the Mediterranean to myriad specific needs that vary Sea. About two hours away, near the from place to place, family to family, city of Agrigento, lies the ancient and person to person. With that, I Greek city of Akagras, where you am utterly confident that we will can find a collection of some of the ultimately overcome this adversity world’s best preserved Greek and as a military community here in Roman structures in the Valley of Sigonella, as a nation, and as a world. the Temples. Not far from that, you As the number of new positive can enjoy the Turkish Stairs, an With that history, there persists still COVID-19 cases decline in Italy impressive natural formation spilling today another very real threat, as and Sicily, the national and regional into the crystal blue sea. There is so much of the island remains littered governments have started to much natural beauty to explore in with unexploded ordnance. implement the next phase of response Sicily and a list may seem endless. If you happen to be outside in which we see the gradual easing While this is an incredible and exploring and come across any of restrictions. Authorities no longer unique opportunity to explore, I ask unexploded ordnance, do NOT pick require a self-declaration form to that you balance the opportunity it up. Instead, carefully back away, travel within our region of Sicily, and with the safety of you and your mark the location with a pin on GPS, it is again permitted to travel to the family, as well as the NAS Sigonella and IMMEDIATELY inform the many wonderful sites and beautiful community. First and foremost, while authorities. Call base dispatch and locales which Sicily is famous for. I restrictions are easing, COVID-19 inform them, so the security liaisons know many took the opportunity this still remains a very real threat. I ask can contact the proper Italian past weekend to enjoy the sunshine that you continue to abide by all of authorities. Do NOT, under any at local beaches, hike trails on Mount the proven techniques necessary circumstances, remove and transport Etna, or taste amazing wine at local to keep us all safe: proper hygiene, suspected or confirmed unexploded vineyards. We are all glad to see social distancing, and continuing to ordnance. More than once in the that some semblance of normalcy is wear masks in public spaces when past year, some from the Sigonella beginning to return to our NASSIG social distancing is not practical or community, while having good community. possible. intentions, have carelessly handled As we cross the threshold of COVID-19, however, is not the unexploded ordnance, resulting in summer, I encourage all of you to take only threat out there. Sicily is also danger to not only to themselves, but this time to explore the incredible steeped in World War II history. also to their families, the Sigonella sights and historical artifacts that Around the island, you can find community, and other innocent by- Sicily has to offer. This current time cement pillboxes and other structures standers. has one advantage in that we may of that time dotting the landscape. That said, please continue to care never get a chance like this again Many of the popular tourist locales for each other and continue to take where the beaches, trails, and ancient people visit each year were once the the necessary steps to keep yourself sites are missing the usual throngs of scene of intense military operations. and our community safe. 2 The Signature May 29, 2020 3 InteractiveInteractive CustomerCustomer EvaluationEvaluation Cmdr. Patrick J. Moran, NAS Sigonella Executive Officer Comments Regarding Ensign: Per Navy social media policy, your THE SIGNATURE Not sure who is responsible for the actions online are potentially no U.S. NAVAL AIR STATION SIGONELLA maintaining of the ensign on NAS different than in-person from a legal 2 but it as well as the Italian flag are perspective. So please carefully watch Commanding Officer starting to show signs of wear and your conduct and respect each other Capt. Kevin Pickard should be replaced. no matter what page you choose to Response: browse. Cyber-bullying has no place Executive Officer Thank you for your constructive in our Navy. Cmdr. Patrick J. Moran feedback. Shortly after receiving your Our official page is www.facebook. Command Master Chief ICE comment we were able to work com/NASSigonella, and your CMDCM Nancy Estrada with protocol and the Command questions and comments will always be Duty Officer to quickly replace the answered if you send a direct message EDITORIAL Public Affairs Officer flag showing signs of wear. Please to the page run by our expert public Lt. Karl Schonberg continue to let us know if you see affairs team. [email protected] discrepancies like that around base. Comments Regarding Assistance Public Affairs Officer Comments Regarding NEX Temperature Checks: Megan Mills Optical: We have received multiple ICE Public Affairs Leading Petty Officer MC1 Kegan Kay Is there a possibility of opening up comments regarding temperature [email protected] vision center? checks, particularly at the NAS II gate. Community Relations Officer Response: Response: Dott. Alberto Lunetta As of Monday, 04May, aligned with There is a perception that the Italian [email protected] the Italian government and Sicilian Air Force Security preferentially pull PAO Staff Writers \ Photographers regional decrees the NEX optical over Americans or just wave certain MC2 Joshua Coté shop is open with social distancing cars through without a temperature [email protected] measures in place from 1000-1600. reading. MCSA Triniti Lersch Thank you for your suggestion! Since the health and wellness of [email protected] Comments Regarding SigList and our force and the NAS Sigonella CONTACT US Social Media: community is my top priority, I Naval Air Station Sigonella, Sicily We have received multiple ICE [email protected] assure you these perceptions are DSN 624-5440; 095-86-5440 comments regarding the conduct on false. Initially, on the rollout of the PSC 812 Box 7, FPO, AE 09627-0001 local community social media group. temperature checks, there were many Response: kinks which needed to be worked out. This newspaper is an authorized publication The Facebook group “SIGLIST” is As I am sure you know by now, it is a for members of the military services overseas. Contents of The Signature are not necessarily in no way connected to or controlled fairly smooth process and we have had the official views of, or endorsed by, the U.S. Government, the Department of Defense by NAS Sigonella. Anything posted very few high temperatures over the (DoD), or the U.S. Navy. there is by people in their individual past month. capacities. Editorial submissions are welcomed from CMC and I have looked into the all Naval Air Station Sigonella departments, However, I would like to take this divisions and tenant commands. Editorial issue and the only exception granted submissions should be sent to the Public opportunity to remind Sailors that their to temperature checks are the security Affairs Office via [email protected]. All articles submitted by non-staff members will conduct online should be no different personnel who must pass through be considered contributing writers. than when in uniform standing the gate multiple times a day, such as amongst their peers and leadership. "ICE" cont’d on Page 11 4 The Signature May 29, 2020 5 Name: Paul Hunter Command: NAS Sigonella Department: Personnel Support Detachment By MC2 Joshua Coté, NAS Sigonella Public Affairs aval Air Station Sigonella efficient performance has directly and is in charge of the ID station. Personnel Support impacted receipts and reenlistment Sigonella is Hunter’s second duty DetachmentN is an ever-busy section, resulting in PSD Sigonella station. Before serving here, he was command here on base. They deal being ranked number 1 in the Navy attached to the USS Lake Champlain with all incoming and outgoing Pay and Personnel Support Center (CG 57) out of San Diego. He has Sailors, including pay and Metrics.” spent a total of seven years in the allowances, reenlistments, and Hunter does not only handle all Navy and plans to continue his travel itineraries when it comes time of the Sailors attached to NAS career.
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