Naval Supply Systems Command Fleet Logistics Center (NAVSUP FLC) Sigonella hosted NAVSUP Commander RADM Michelle Skubic for a tour of its logistics facilities at Naval Air Station (NAS) Sigonella and Naval Support Activity (NSA) Naples, Italy, March 26-29, 2019.

"RADM Skubic's visit afforded us a unique opportunity to demonstrate first-hand how our command bolsters readiness in the U.S. Naval Forces Europe/Africa Command's areas of operations in support of her strategic objectives for our Enterprise," said NAVSUP FLC Sigonella Commander Capt. Dion English. "We were excited and honored to host her."

Among the stops the commander made during her time at Sigonella were the Defense Logistics Agency Distribution warehouse, NAS Sigonella flight line for a fuels hydrant demonstration, Aviation Support Division, Fleet Mail Center, Augusta Bay NATO Pier and San Cusumano POL Depot, NEX complex and Navy Lodge.

At NSA Naples, she conducted meetings with CNE/CNA/C6F Chief of Staff and the N41 leadership, Site Naples and Code 200 Team. She visited the Post office, Fleet Mail Center and it's support site's Navy Exchange.

"Each of these visits showcased in some way the role the FLC plays with the Fleet's key logistics players on a NATO installation and how U.S. Naval Forces Europe/Africa Command's current operations and evolving mission sets translate into NAVSUP's logistics support response," said NAVSUP FLC Sigonella Executive Director Bong Cabling.

While speaking with the NAVSUP FLC team members during the week, RADM Skubic emphasized the increasing impact the command has on naval operations amidst the evolving strategic environment within the NAVSUP FLC's AOR. She also assured the team members of the value they bring to the NAVSUP mission and relayed feedback to them from the 6th Fleet's senior leaders.

"I'm here to thank each of you - military, civilian and local national shipmates - for what you do to support the Fleet's Sailors operating ashore or afloat, and their families," Skubic said. "I know our customers and strategic partners take notice and praise your responsiveness. Our NAVSUP Enterprise directly supports each line of effort that our Chief of Naval Operations set forth for our Navy. So, I assure you that what you do makes a real difference."

Within the last few years, NAVSUP has increased its logistics support to meet the demand from increasing operations in the Africa and Europe theaters.

"As both the operations tempo and the character of our Navy's presence increase in Europe and Africa, so do the expectations that our Navy's most senior leaders have of our Enterprise," RADM Skubic said during her town hall remarks. "I say, as a team, we got this."

NAVSUP FLC Sigonella is one of NAVSUP's eight globally-positioned logistics centers that provides for the full range of the Fleet's military operations. NAVSUP FLC Sigonella delivers solutions for logistics, business and support services to the Navy, Military Sealift Command, Joint and Allied Forces throughout Navy Region Europe, Africa and Southwest Asia.