Naval Supply Systems Command Fleet Logistics Center (NAVSUP FLC) Sigonella was formally recognized for its community relations (COMREL) contributions in support of Naval Air Station Sigonella (NASSIG), Sept. 24, 2016.

"Corriere della Sera," one of Italy's top newspapers, recognized NAVSUP FLC Sigonella in an article entitled, "That is how the U.S. service members help the weakest."

The article thanked the NASSIG team for its selfless volunteer hours to the Italian community in 2015, serving up to 150 projects. These projects supported the island of Sicily's churches, historical sites, orphanages and schools.

Over 1,200 American personnel contributed 8,000 hours of volunteer service, earning them the award as best "Project Good neighbor."

NAVSUP FLC Sigonella gave a tremendous amount of support contributing to the NASSIG COMREL team by providing 32 percent of the volunteers, 10 percent of the projects, and 17 percent of the hours served in 2015. In doing so, NAVSUP FLC Sigonella demonstrated a great sense of altruism and love for their host land, Sicily.

"NAVSUP is a key command that helped see these projects through to success. They coordinated with me and were always available to assist," said Dr. Alberto Lunetta, NASSIG community relations director.

NASSIG, known as the "hub of the Med," is an active, vibrant and diverse community of professionals and families, delivering world-class ashore support to U.S., NATO and coalition forces with devotion to: vigilant preparedness, dynamic coordination, relentless follow-through and frequent assessment.

NAVSUP FLC Sigonella, one of eight fleet logistics centers under NAVSUP Global Logistics Support (GLS), provides global logistics, business and support services to fleet, shore and industrial commands of the Navy, Coast Guard, U.S. Marine Corps, U.S. Air Force, U.S. Army and allied forces. Services include contracting, regional transportation, fuel, material management, household goods movement support, postal and consolidated mail, warehousing, global logistics and husbanding, hazardous material management, and integrated logistics support.

NAVSUP GLS provides global logistics for a global Navy. The organization is made up of approximately 6,300 military and civilian logistics professionals operating from 105 locations worldwide, providing an extensive array of integrated global logistics and contracting services to Navy, Marine Corps, joint operational units, and allied forces across all warfare enterprises.

The NAVSUP and Navy Supply Corps team as a whole shares one mission -- to deliver sustained global logistics and quality-of-life support to the Navy and joint warfighter. NAVSUP/Navy Supply Corps' diverse team of more than 25,000 civilian and military personnel oversee a diverse portfolio including supply chain management for material support to Navy, Marine Corps, joint and coalition partners, supply operations, conventional ordnance, contracting, resale, fuel, transportation, security assistance, and quality-of-life issues for our naval forces, including food service, postal services, Navy Exchanges, and movement of household goods. The NAVSUP/Navy Supply Corps team forms a vast network of professionals who deliver unparalleled products and services to customers in the fleet and across the world.

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