Story by Petty Officer 3rd Class Max Rector | Naval Air Station Sigonella | 02.28.2024
NAVAL AIR STATION SIGONELLA, Italy (Feb. 28, 2024) – In recognition of women who have made great achievements and to jump start Women’s History Month, Naval Air Station (NAS) Sigonella is highlighting Machinist’s Mate 3rd Class Justina Brocker, 29, from Monrovia, Liberia, as its newest Sailor in the Spotlight....
Story by Petty Officer 3rd Class Max Rector | Naval Air Station Sigonella | 01.25.2024
NAVAL AIR STATION SIGONELLA, Italy (Jan. 25, 2024) – Operations Specialists 1st class Anna-Malia Benjamin, 23, from Marina, California, serves with Commander, U.S. Naval Forces Europe, Detachment Maritime Ashore Support Team (CNE DET MAST) and joined the Navy in November 2017, with a desire to support her family, go to school and travel the world....
Story by Petty Officer 3rd Class Max Rector | Naval Air Station Sigonella | 10.27.2023
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....
Courtesy Story | Naval Air Station Sigonella | 08.05.2022
Capt. Marshall Monteville was relieved by Capt. Virginia Blackman as commanding officer of Naval Medical Research Unit No. 3 (NAMRU-3), during a Change of Command ceremony held onboard Naval Air Station Sigonella on July 29, 2022....
Story by Megan Mills | Naval Air Station Sigonella | 06.03.2022
For some people, working with dogs all day sounds like a dream come true. At Sigonella Veterinary Services, a branch of Public Health Activity – Italy, it’s not all puppy cuddles and playtime. Army Cpl. Angel Romero, originally from San Antonio, is one of the Soldiers working tirelessly to ensure the military working dogs (MWD) are fit for duty....
Story by Megan Mills | Naval Air Station Sigonella | 05.06.2022
The experience of walking through the Palermo Catacombs, which house the largest collection of mummies in Europe, can be overwhelming. For Dr. Kirsty Squires, associate professor of bioarchaeology at Staffordshire University, these catacombs are also an invaluable way to learn about the lives of the children who lie within....
Courtesy Story | Naval Air Station Sigonella | 03.11.2022
March 5, 2022 marked the 80th Birthday of the Seabees, and Public Works Department Sigonella celebrated their heritage by hosting “Seabee Week” which included different, competitive, team-building events tailored to match significant events in Seabee history....
Story by Petty Officer 3rd Class Triniti Lersch | Naval Air Station Sigonella | 03.11.2022
Ivan Messina, the visual arts technician for Morale, Welfare, and Recreation (MWR) at Naval Air Station Sigonella, has been doing graphic design for roughly 23 years....