Commander, Naval Supply Systems Command (NAVSUP) Global Logistics Support (GLS) visited NAVSUP Fleet Logistics Center (FLC) Sigonella headquarters and its site locations during a familiarization tour, March 14-23.

Rear Adm. James R. McNeal and his vice commander Mr. Bill Bickert toured NAVSUP FLC Sigonella logistics operations at Naval Support Facility Deveselu, Romania; Site Djibouti in Africa; Site Souda Bay in Greece; Site Rota in Spain; and Site Naples, Site Sigonella and Sigonella headquarters in Italy.

During the all-hands calls, McNeal and Bickert answered questions, spoke with Sailors about various topics that are specific to the 6th Fleet area of operations (AOR), and even recognized individuals who have gone above and beyond with their primary responsibilities.

"Our whole goal at GLS headquarters is to support you," said McNeal, addressing a large crowd of supply officers, enlisted logisticians and civilians at NAVSUP FLC Sigonella headquarters on board Naval Air Station Sigonella. "We are here today to thank you for all of the hard work that you do every day and to find out how GLS can serve you better."

The visit also included meetings with U.S. European Command, U.S. Africa Command, Defense Logistics Agency Europe and Africa, and U.S. Joint Special Operations Forces Command to foster an increased understanding of the logistics operations within the U.S. 6th Fleet AOR.

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.

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