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If you travel to the interior of the island, you can still experience rich culture and old-world charm of villages. Sicilians are a very warm and hospitable people, particularly to those interested in learning their way of life and language, so do not hesitate to communicate with them. They are also very religious and celebrate many elaborate religious festivals and holidays. Each town has a patron saint, and Sicilians honor the saint's birthday with feasts, parades, and fireworks.
You are about to discover a fascinating island of exotic extremes and unforgettable landscapes -- from bustling modern cities to quaint, picturesque villages tucked into the mountainside; from sandy, white beaches to a coastline of jagged, black lava rock; from large harbors graced with luxury yachts to small harbors filled with wooden fishing boats; from the cheerfully noisy bustle of an outdoor market to the quiet grace of upscale stores like "Benetton.
A challenging hike up Mt. Etna to see Europe's most active volcano is as thrilling as skiing down its snowy slopes in the winter. Sunbathe on the island's beaches, or explore its beautiful underwater world. Sicilians are very active in the theater and arts. Summer plays and operas are often performed in the ruins of the island's magnificent, ancient amphitheaters.
The island is also noted for its fine embroidery, and in some communities, rich, colorful, carpets are still woven by handOpen-air markets abound in Sicily and the local custom is to haggle with merchants over prices. In most towns, the roadways are lined with fresh fruit and vegetable stands.
Beaches ranging from soft white sand to lava rock border Sicily. Some are large and crowded, and some grace private coves. The most developed beaches are on the northern and eastern sides of the island between Palermo and Catania. Sicily is a fascinating and unique island, of color and contrast, myth and legend.
Families can take a day trip every weekend for a year and not see everything there is to see on the island. But the experiences and memories will last a lifetime. Sigonella on the Internet! Information about Sigonella and its many tenant commands is now just a click away on the internet!
For more information about health services see the Facilities and Services chapter. Passports Military family members should have two passports -- one government official or "no-fee" passport for entry into Italy is required and a tourist passport if they wish to travel.
Check with your local PSD for passport forms and information. Non-military personnel and their family members should carry their passports with them while traveling in Italy. Visas Italian law requires all civilians who enter Italy, except European Union citizens, to obtain visas prior to their entry into Italy. This law does not require active duty service members to have visas. Civilians who are visiting Italy for less than 90 days as tourists do not need visas.
What type of Visa do I need? Members of the U. Family members of the U. Obtaining your Visa: Visas can be obtained through the assistance of the PSD of the detaching command or at one of the Italian Consulate Offices in the United States call before you go.
Visas cannot be obtained once personnel arrive in Italy. Driving under the influence of alcohol is an extremely serious offense in Italy. A blood alcohol level of 0. Refusal to submit to a breathalyzer test results in immediate loss of the license for 6 months one year on base , and a possible fine of up to 1, If you have had too much to drink, leave your vehicle; take a taxi or call a friend.
The following basic rules for driving in Italy will save you stress as well as injury:. Do not pick up hitchhikers. Many intersections lack stop lights or traffic control. The vehicle on the right has the right-of-way, unless there is a stop sign. Some drivers may take seemingly unnecessary and dangerous risks to gain a few feet of road; do not take the same risks and let them pass.
Low beams are used on main highways or darker roads. Overtaking cars, especially at night, should briefly flash their headlights to alert the car being passed. Flashing headlights are also used to signal stopped traffic at crossroads, or to signal slower vehicles to move right and permit a faster vehicle to pass. When a car behind you flashes its lights, move to the right lane as soon as it is safe to do so. While horn blowing is technically illegal in many Italian cities, it is loosely enforced.
Most people blow their horns to signal approach to a blind intersection, or intent to pass. Armed Forces or allied armed forces shall not possess, purchase, or consume alcoholic beverages before they have reached their 18th birthday.
The only valid proof of age is a U. Armed Forces Identification Card. All military members 21 and under are required to attend the SIG 21 Program module. Attendance of this course is mandatory for all U. Civilian Employees. Members of the civilian component of the U. Armed Forces shall not possess, purchase, or consume alcoholic beverages before reaching their 18th birthday.
The only valid proof of age is a DD Form identification card stamped with the words "for overseas use only. Dependent Spouses. Dependent spouses of military and civilian members of the U. Other Family Members and Guests. Other family members meeting dependency criterion and guests of military and civilian members of the U. Armed Forces shall not be allowed to possess, purchase, or consume alcoholic beverages before reaching their 18th birthday.
The only valid proof of age shall be a DD Form identification card or U. Every installation has a special DSN number and the numbers vary by world-wide location. In order to place a call using DSN, the caller must be using a military phone on an installation. Cell phones cannot dial DSN numbers.
The primary mission of NAS Sigonella is to provide consolidated operational, command and control, administrative, logistical and advanced logistical support to U. NAS Sigonella supports a rotation of various squadrons and multi-service, multi-national transient aircraft. Additionally, this station is the routing point for transiting military personnel and cargo movements through out Europe, Africa and Southwest Asia. Most operational work is performed at NAS 2. Once a scarcely populated area, a construction boom made NAS 2 the center of base operations by the late 's.
Approximately 20 minutes apart, NAS 1 was the site of the original U. For more information go to the Sigonella Website. In addition to hospital and school personnel, there is the added population of DOD civilians, non-appropriated fund employees and contractors, both American as well as Italian.
Naval Air Station Sigonella is located in eastern Sicily. Sicily is the largest island in the Mediterranean and covers 10, square miles, with it's 9 wonderful Provinces such as, Messina, Catania, Siracusa, Ragusa, Enna, Caltanisetta, Agrigento, Palermo and Trapani.
Sigonella is located in the province of Catania, 15 minute drive. You can hike up to Mt. Etna's active crater in the summer and ski its snowy slopes in the winter. You can sunbathe on the island's beaches, or explore its beautiful underwater world by scuba diving. Plays and operas are often performed outdoors during the summer in the ruins of many of the island's magnificent, ancient Greek theaters. Whatever your interests are, this is a great place.
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