210525-N-GK686-1001 NAVAL AIR STATION, Italy (May 25, 2021) -- Public service announcement video to remind Naval Air Station Sigonella community members to sort their trash into the proper recycling bins and importance of recycling in general. (U.S. Navy video by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Triniti Lersch)
Security at Naval Air Station Naval Air Station Sigonella access gates became even stronger and faster. NAS Sigonella has joined other Navy commands in implementing the Defense Biometrics Identification System (DBIDS) at all entry control points (ECPs).
77 years ago, a group of American men fought valiantly and died tragically at Ponte Dirillo during Operation Husky in World War II. This year, several ceremonies in nearby Gela and at the historic battle site honored their sacrifice.
Five Seabees from Naval Mobile Construction Battalion (NMCB) 11 of Gulfport, Mississippi are here on deployment with Commander, U.S. Naval Forces Europe Detachment Maritime Ashore Support Team (CNE DET MAST).
As “Hub of the Med,” Naval Air Station Sigonella not only hosts service members from American and Italian military, but also supports the NATO Alliance Ground Surveillance (AGS) system. NATO AGS contains a lot of moving parts involving multiple countries and branches of the military, so it can be hard to stand out to leadership. Intelligence Specialist 3rd class William Chandler from Cedar Bluff, Alabama was able to do just that.
Sicily is a popular summer vacation destination for Europe and beyond because of the fabulous beaches around the island. Whether you prefer your beaches sandy or rocky, full-service or hidden in nature, chances are there’s a spiaggia nearby for you.
Although the U.S. Navy now embraces June as Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender (LGBT) Pride Month with the theme “Pride in All Who Serve,” it was only 10 years ago that Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell (DADT) was the U.S. military’s official policy.
Since the repeal of DADT in September of 2011, LGBTQ+ Sailors have been able to simultaneously serve their country and fully express their identity.
As students ate their lunch in the SES cafeteria, one child began to choke. Luckily, Marcila Chatman, a nearby employee at the school, sprang into action and saved the day with her training from the American Red Cross.
