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SIGONELLA, SICILY
October 3, 2014
Vol. 31 No. 37
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Navy Exchange remodeling update By MC1 Tony D. Curtis NAS Sigonella Public Affairs
NAS SIGONELLA, Sicily - There has been some confusion or misinformation about the changes being made at the Navy Exchange (NEX) main store, mini-mart and depot. All uniform clothing items will be moving to the main store on NAS 1 along with the tailor starting Oct. 20. A selection of the most purchased uniform items will remain at the mini-mart. “There will be an assortment of Navy, Marine and Air Force PT uniforms,” said Julie Herring, Navy Exchange General Manager. She also said attachable insignia, ball caps, belts, neckerchiefs, gloves and devices for both Navy Work Uniform Type I and Type III will be available. There will also be the most popular ribbons and ribbon racks, bootstraps, t-shirts and socks. “We realized these are the items that someone would be most likely to be missing and just need to grab in an emergency,” she said. Once the uniforms have shifted to NAS 1, the main store will be open on Mondays from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. to accommodate the Sailors' needs. Hours at the mini-mart will stay the same. (While store’s inventory is changing, the mini-mart will retain full service regarding uniform alterations.) Tailor services will only be available at the main store, however, laundry/dry cleaning services will still be available at the mini mart. We are working with the vendor now on how this service will be offered. “The tentative goal is to have all changes done by the end of October,” added
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The Navy Exchange is in the process of making changes to all three of its stores located throughout NAS Sigonella. All uniform clothing items will be moving to the main store on NAS 1 along with the tailor by the end of October. A selection of the most purchased uniform items will remain at the mini-mart located on NAS 2. (U.S. Navy photo by Master-at-Arms 3rd Class Kristen Pokrinchak)
Safe driving in and around NAS Sigonella Safe Driving Tips - During the rainy season, slow down - Do not pass in the “no passing zones” - Do not drive with continuous high beams engaged - Look out for pedestrians; they have the right-of-way - Do not drive while talking or texting on your cell phone and also be mindful of other drivers that are using their cell phones while driving - Use a defensive approach while driving - Pay attention to signs and obey speed limit signs - Never pass a stopped school bus - The speed limit on NAS I and II is 30 k/h; The speed limit on Marinai is 20 k/h. Anything over that and you may face administrative action - Use common sense, do not let road rage get the best of you To avoid aggressive drivers: - Get out of their way and steer clear of them on the road - Don’t challenge them and avoid eye contact - Ignore rude gestures and refuse to return them - Give them the benefit of the doubt; not all aggressive driving behavior is intentional - Don’t block the passing lane; if you are a slower driver, stick to the right lane. - When it is safe to do so, report aggressive drivers to the NASSIG Security Department (095-86-5225 off base)
By YN3 Gabrielle Milly NAS Sigonella Public Affairs
NAS SIGONELLA, Sicily - Traffic safety is a big issue that affects everyone on and off base. If you are a driver, passenger, or pedestrian, everyone should be doing their part to practice safe habits and always stay mindful of others. “Reckless driving out in town and on the bases doesn’t just affect us but others as well,” according to Patrick Bolton, Naval Air Station (NAS) Sigonella Safety Director. “Recently, there was a military member who passed six cars when trying to pass a bus in a no passing zone between bases. When making the attempt to pass, there was an oncoming car in the other lane that had to stomp on their brakes to avoid a collision. The driver that was attempting to pass the bus slammed on the brakes and made it back in line behind the bus while at the same time, the other driver who stopped to avoid the collision rolled their car twice before hitting a fence.” Bolton added “Luckily, everyone made it out ok and there were no serious injuries or fatalities” “Aggressive driving occurs when an individual commits a combination of moving traffic offenses so as to endanger other persons or property,” said Travis Walker, NAS Sigonella Safety Office. “These offenses can include tailgating, failing to yield the right-of-way when turning or merging, running stop signs and red lights, making unsafe lane changes, or even passing a long line of cars on the roadway endangering oncoming drivers.” Lt. Charles Cranston, NAS Sigonella security officer, reported there has been an influx in traffic violations over the past few months and the amount of tickets being given out on NAS 1 and NAS 2 bases have reflected that. “Security has issued a total of 22 tickets on the bases in the month of July and a total of 54 for the month of August,” he said. “We have already issued 62 tickets for the month of September and we are only at the half-way point.” Cranston also mentioned that over the past couple months, the biggest traffic violations were failure to stop at stop signs, failure to obey general road signs, and not wearing a seatbelt. “With implementation of the new Bike Patrol, a lot of these violations have been corrected and they have been a big enforcer of traffic and general safety among military members, civilians, and their dependents.” Another huge safety issue, which is occurring on Marinai, is the non-compliance of civilians and military members passing School buses that are stopped and picking up or dropping off children. When a school bus has their blinkers on and is on-loading/waiting for children, drivers CANNOT pass the bus. You must wait until the bus has started moving before you proceed, even if the bus
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