Naval Air Station Sigonella's 50th Anniversary Book

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Naval Air Station, Sigonella

k back... Better Air Terminal and Runways open up NASSIG for wide planes.

NASSIG began work on a 45,000 square foot school construction program to accommodate the large student population.

Dec. 2005: Sigonella experiences second major flood. Base officials installed a protective berm, which has thus far prevented any futher flooding.

Jan. 2005: Commander, Fleet and Industrial Supply Centers announce the establishment of Fleet and Industrial Center (FISC) Sigonella as the logistics hub for Navy Region Europe. Government housing, Marinai breaks ground.

1993

1998 Public Works broke ground on the Mineo housing site, which would provide 404 family housing units.

April 1993: Naval Hospital Sigonella opens.

2000

NAS Sigonella celebrates 50th anniversary.

Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) opened the Defense Depot Sigonella, Italy on NAS II.

2002

Base population reaches 7053.

2004

May 2002: 15,050 square meter Navy Exchange and Commissary opened.

2005

June 2005: Morale, Welfare and Recreation opens its Midtown facility, which boasts a fitness center, bowling alley, and movie theater.

2008

2009

Stephen Decatur Elementary School opens after extensive renovation.


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