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NAVAL AIR STATION SIGONELLA, Italy (Oct. 27, 2023) – Construction Electrician 2nd Class Alyssa Escamilla, 26, from Hollister, California, has been a member of Naval Air Station (NAS) Sigonella’s Public Works Department (PWD) for two and a half years. She joined the Navy in November 2015, with a drive to live self-sufficiently, improve her financial security and work in a professional environment.
“For me, serving means being there for the people around me in the best way I can,” said Escamilla. “I really just want to do well by my peers and grow as a person. I hope to mirror what I believe to be a good leader.”
Escamilla’s primary duties at PWD include command physical training, platoon and troop administration. She also volunteers as a Sexual Assault Prevention and Response (SAPR) administrative Uniform Victim Advocate, is the Women’s Resiliency Council (WRC) president, and serves as the PWD public affairs officer.
“SAPR UVA and WRC give me the opportunity to be there for people who may feel they have no one else to turn to,” said Escamilla. “PAO allows me to capture the best moments of our everyday work life and recognize the hard work we put in as PWD.”
Escamilla’s favorite part of her job is training junior troops; sharing her past experiences and knowledge. Supporting her Sailors and peers is very important to her.
“It makes me feel genuinely happy when I can share useful and pertinent information I know will benefit someone throughout and beyond their naval career,” said Escamilla.
Escamilla’s leading petty officer, Construction Electrician 1st Class John Ronayne, said she is nothing short of an exemplary leader. When given the opportunity to nominate a Sailor for Sailor in the Spotlight, his instinct was to nominate Escamilla.
“Escamilla seeks out opportunity to become a better leader each and every day, while capitalizing on daily tasks and duties,” said Ronayne. “She is a deck-plate leader who uses empathy, selflessness and administrative talents to lead PWD Sigonella to success. Escamilla has limitless potential and is devoted to her Sailors.”
Escamilla said her proudest naval accomplishment so far happened while on a deployment to Chuuk, Miscronesia, where she was the lead electrician for a humanitarian project. She said she will never forget the happiness her team brought to the staff and students at the school, and the connection she made with those they were helping.
“During that deployment, we built a two-room building, and renovated 12 bathrooms for the Chuuk High School,” said Escamilla. “During the seven-month deployment, I advanced to E-4, and earned my Seabee Combat Warfare Specialist and Expeditionary Warfare Specialist qualifications, all while learning out of rate and teaching others above my paygrade.”
While on the deployment, Escamilla repaired generators, installed interior wiring and lights, and found a way to supply underground power to the pumps for 12 bathrooms. Escamilla said she worked very hard and thought outside the box the entire deployment, but still took time to have fun with the rest of the crew.
In her spare time, Escamilla is earning her Associate’s degree and enjoys fitness, sewing, baking and reading. Escamilla’s favorite parts about being stationed in Sicily is learning about Sicilian history and the ability to travel; “Dolce far Niente,” meaning, “The sweetness of doing nothing.”
Naval Air Station Sigonella provides consolidated operational, command and control, administrative, logistical and advanced logistical support to U.S. and other NATO forces. The installation’s strategic location enables U.S., allied, and partner nation forces to deploy and respond as required, ensuring security and stability in Europe, Africa and Central Command.
For more news and information from NAS Sigonella, visit https://cnreurafcent.cnic.navy.mil/Installations/NAS-Sigonella/ or https://www.facebook.com/nassigonella/.
| Date Taken: | 10.27.2023 |
| Date Posted: | 10.27.2023 09:27 |
| Story ID: | 456651 |
| Location: | SIGONELLA, IT |
| Hometown: | HOLLISTER, CALIFORNIA, US |
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