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NAS Sigonella participates in training exercise By MCSA Cameron Bramham The Signature Staff
Token Barnthouse, MWR Community Activities Director, Richard Aubrey, MWR Librarian, and NAS Sigonella Executive Officer, Capt. Joe Beadles cut a ribbon to open the Navy's first library to achieve Premier Status. There are 82 different Core requirements that must be met in addtion to 17 Premier standards for a library to be named Premier Status, including infrastructure, equipment and services that exceed the norm and ensure that NAS Sigonella has the most up-todate library and information services available to support readiness, military mission, quality of life, education and more.
NAS Sigonella Library reaches Premier Status By Tracie Barnthouse The Signature Editor Naval Air Station (NAS) Sigonella’s Library has accomplished a Navy first; it has been named the Department of the Navy’s initial Premier Status library. To celebrate the milestone, a ribbon was cut today, Dec. 7 outside the library on NAS Sigonella’s Support Base to officially open the doors to the Navy’s first library to reach Premier Status. There are 82 core standards that must be met for Navy
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Flossing is essential to obtain and maintain good oral hygiene. Everyone must remember that the purpose of both brushing and flossing is to reduce the number of bacteria which inhabit our mouths.
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Naval Air Station (NAS) Sigonella Sailors participated in a joint task training exercise between Security, the NAS Sigonella Fire and Emergency Services and U.S. Naval Hospital Sigonella (Flightline Clinic) using mannequins as simulated victims behind the Hazardous Materials Building on NAS Sigonella's Operational Base Dec. 7. "We demonstrated a single motor vehicle accident with three personnel." Assistant Fire Chief John Burgess Jr. said. "The driver was trapped inside, the passenger was ejected through the front windshield of the vehicle and there was a five year old child in the backseat who needed to be extricated. Once everybody got on scene, they did a pretty good job." "We try to have an exercise like this about once every month," Burgess said. "There's always room for improvement and we think that once we combine the dispatches together early next summer, it will
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Looking for something cool and memorable to do this New Years Eve? This will be one New Years Eve party you won’t want to miss!
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shield. The corpsmen worked simultaneously with the firemen to aid each victim. While the firemen and hospital corpsmen attended each patient on scene, security master-at-arms set and secured a perimeter around the scene while awaiting the hospital corpsmen to remove each patient from the scene so they could conduct a simulated traffic accident TRAINING, continued on page 21
GMC Jeremy Elmore, Installation Training Officer, oversees hospital corpsmen and firemen attending to a victim played by a mannequin during a simulated car crash training exercise located behind Haz Mat on Dec. 7.
libraries. In order to be called Premier Status, 17 additional standards must be met in the fields of infrastructure, personnel, training, and obtaining the technology to ensure the readiness of Sailors, quality of life for family members, and ongoing professional and personal training, said MWR Community Activities Director Token Barnthouse. “By attaining this level, it demonstrates that we are an active part of this community,” he said. “You cannot attain Premier Status unless you are fully LIBRARY, continued on page 21
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cut responding time down." The training exercise started off with a simulated distress call into the Flight Line Clinic, followed by the Fire Department on scene with two fire trucks. Fire Fighters used the "Jaws of Life" rescue tool to pry the passenger side door open and remove the victim from the car which had a smoke machine placed in the back of the car to simulate a fire. Once the first passenger was removed, the firemen went back for the child in the back seat and pulled the child out of the c a r . During that time, hospital corpsmen attended to each victim, starting with the first who w a s thrown through the front w i n d -
**Notice** Due to the printers being closed for the holiday, The Signature will not be printed on Dec. 24 or Dec. 31. The next issue can be found around base on Jan. 7. The Signature staff wishes you and your family the happiest of holidays and all the best in 2011. Dec. 20 H: 64 L: 47
The Liberty program is offering a trip to Egypt for service members! Check out page 10 for more information.
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Feel like going off the beaten track this winter? How about the town of Mazzarone, which is famous across Europe for its table grape.
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Sicilian desserts around the holidays might be different than what you are used to.
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Direct Line I’ve been receiving so many questions that some I couldn’t get to all of them during the December Feedback Live, so I plan to use the next two Direct Lines to answer them. As a reminder, Feedback Live is held on the first Thursday of each month, from 6:30 – 7:00 p.m. To call in live on the show, please dial 624-4265 or 095-56-4265, or send it live via Facebook. No matter how you choose to do so, please keep sending your questions! Q1: NAS Sig still uses vehicle passes while many bases in the European AOR do not. If you have a valid insurance card, what is the purpose for the vehicle pass? Last time I went to NSA Naples they did not have vehicle passes. Is there a region policy we are following? A1: The requirement is not a Region or even a Navy policy – it comes from agreements with our hosts, the Italian Air Force (41. Stormo), Italian law enforcement and the Host Nation itself. The vehicle pass demonstrates that your vehicle is authorized to be on base and has been checked out by our (MVRO) Motor Vehicle
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Registration Office to ensure it meets all requirements. It also aids in the event of an emergency as it has pertinent information which can be used to identify the owner of a vehicle if it has to be moved, is involved in a traffic accident, or has been abandoned. Q2: Sir, I am writing with concerns about parking at the NEX / Commissary lot during the day. I am a pregnant mother of 2 pretty small children, one being under the age of two. Every time I attempt to go to the NEX / Commissary during any given weekday, I may or may not get the designated Maternity parking spot, which isn't the problem. I've noticed that a lot of the spots over by FFSC that are designated for school staff are never filled which only leads me to believe that either they don't work or possibly parking in the Commissary parking lot, for a shorter walk to work. Would it be possible to make it required that the DoDDs employees park in the NMCRS parking lots vice the NEX / Commissary spots? A2: We have spots designated for materni-
ty, quick drop-offs, 30-minute spots and a few designated for high ranking officers and senior enlisted. These parking spots are based solely on the honor system and I would like to think that the Sigonella community would respect this, especially for expectant mothers. The Security Department conducts routine patrols throughout the NEX / Commissary parking to ensure that time sensitive spots aren’t being abused and violators are issued Armed Forces Traffic Citations on the spot; however, that is not one of their priority missions…nor should it be. As for DoDDs employees, I have asked that they use only the first two rows in the Commissary lot (44 spaces, not exclusive), and I believe that they’ve done a great job of meeting this request. There are only so many spots available, so I ask that the entire Community honor those with specific designations – and if you see an expectant mother or one with small children, please give them the courtesy of a spot close to the doors. The questions, comments and concerns stated in this column do not constitute the official
Listen to the floss boss By HM2 Kyal Rector U.S. Naval Hospital Sigonella
Flossing is essential to obtain and maintain good oral hygiene. Everyone must remember that the purpose of both brushing and flossing is to reduce the number of bacteria which inhabit our mouths. Most people tend to forget to include flossing in their daily oral health care. Flossing removes the leftover food particles, plaque, along with the decay causing bacteria that the toothbrush bristles cannot reach in between teeth. Without flossing, the bacteria in between the teeth will metabolize the leftover food and produce an acid which causes the cavities in your teeth. Also, the bacteria create a sulfur compound aiding in bad breath. Without flossing, the plaque will accumulate and harden into a substance called calculus. At this point you must see your dentist to remove the calculus. Overtime, the bacteria produce toxins which irritate and inflame the gingival tissue causing gingivitis. If left untreated, progression to peri-
odontal disease will occur. This disease involves an infection of not only your gingiva but the bone and periodontal ligaments that support your teeth. The effects of the disease are bone loss, mobility of teeth and even loss of teeth. If you haven’t flossed in a while, you may see a little tinge of blood on the floss after you use it. This is an indication that your gingival tissue around your teeth are slightly inflamed because of the bacteria left there. Implement a regular regimen of flossing and you will notice the tinge of blood should go away. Brushing without flossing is like washing only 65% of your body. The other 35% remains dirty. Ask yourself the question, “Do I take a shower and not wash underneath my armpits?” The American Dental Association recommends that you floss at least once a day. If you have any questions regarding flossing, stop by dental or contact dental at ext. 4856 and we will be glad to assist you.
Commanding Officer Capt. Scott Butler Public Affairs Officer Lt. Matt Knight Assistant Public Affairs Officer Dott. Alberto Lunetta Editor Tracie Barnthouse Staff Writers/ Photographers MC1 Chris Delano MC2 Gary Prill GM2 Kris Carmondy MCSA Cameron Bramham The Signature editorial office is located at: Naval Air Station Sigonella, Sicily PSC 812 Box 3020 FPO, AE 09627 Telephone: 095-86-5440: DSN 624-5440 This civilian enterprise (CE) newspaper is an authorized publication for members of the military services overseas. Contents of The Signature are not necessarily the official views of, or endorsed by, the U.S. Government, the
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NASSIG WORSHIP SERVICES Chapel Offices: NAS I 095-56-3975, NAS II 095-86-9049 ROMAN CATHOLIC Sunday 0900 Catholic Mass (NAS I Chapel) 1200 Catholic Mass (NAS II Chapel) Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 1130 Catholic Mass (NAS II Chapel)
PROTESTANT Sunday 1045 Protestant Worship (NAS I)
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CHURCH OF CHRIST LAY SERVICE Sunday 1530 NAS I Chapel Call 624-5128 or 338-736-3061
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And keep a chapter free For miracles. A small velvet patch In the black night sky Stands ready to hold a new born star, And oppressed peoples everywhere Cling wildly to prophecy and song, And whisper the word: Messiah.
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Christmas in real life Christmas is a period of time that means different things to different people. For some, it is a time to celebrate the birth of Jesus and is the ‘reason for the season.’ For others it is a time of celebrating time with family and friends; and experiencing the joy that comes from giving to others and fulfilling dreams. However, for others, this is not the case. Christmas, in real life, is time of celebration and sorrow, and I want to share with you a poem that reflects on this tension. It is titled: “Christmas is Waiting” by Gerard Kelly. Christmas is waiting to happen. Outside, a vacant hillside Lies silent, strangely empty Of any angel’s choir. A stable waits For bookings at the inn to multiply. Distant Kings study charts And keep gifts in cold storage, While shepherds plan their memoirs In expectancy of unexpected fame
They’ve switched on the lights In Oxford Street, Counting off the buying days Like Guardsmen on parade Shops are stocked and standing by Revving up the engines Of their debt-powered swiping machines And history watchers mark another year To start the slow count to 3000. But here, an old man lies In the stairwell where he fell three days ago And no one knows. And here a young girl loiters In a streetlight’s unholy halo To sell the only thing she owns That men will pay for And here an infant sleeps On a sack on the hard earth floor Where even a mother’s hand Is empty And there are places where Christmas Is still waiting To happen We all have different reasons for celebrating this season, and however it is that you and your family celebrate please remember there are still those who are waiting for Christmas and something to celebrate, to happen. As you go about your holiday routine take notice of those around you, and perhaps you could be Christmas to someone who is still waiting for it. From my family to all of yours, have a Merry Christmas and a Happy Holidays!
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Since The Signature will be going on leave for two weeks, we really decided to put the panelists to the test, making them choose from a huge list of games to see who really knows their stuff. Week 15 Game of the Week: Jets vs. Steelers Diem/Rivera: Alright, alright... I’m gonna have to go with what my husband would want me to say and that would be the New York Jets! Along with that, they are Baltimore’s old defense, so let’s see them make some magic. Unlike Monday night’s game (Pats vs. Jets)... EW! Go Jets!!! Vazana: Jets only beat one team that has a winning record. They are most certainly not as good as their record shows which was clearly depicted in the Monday night game against the Pats. Steelers will shut them down and hopefully shut them up. Down Down, Down, JETS are going DOWN!!! Glasser: The J-E-T-S Jets are having a good year, but it’s coming down to crunch time. The Steelers are fine tuning their machine for a playoff showdown in NE. The Steel Curtain dominates in this one! Steelers >10!! Clifton: The Steelers are fighting for the division title, while the Jets are fighting to get the AFC wild card. Both Defensive units are very well coached, but the Steeler Offense with Ben Roethlisberger at the helm will get the job done. Steelers win. Week 16 Game of the Week: Saints vs. Falcons Diem/Rivera: I’m going with the Falcons, simply because they did beat Baltimore so they must be decent! Vazana: Fantastic game. Serious division rivalry. Both teams playing for the division. The winner will probably take home field advantage through the playoffs. As it is being played in Atlanta, I am giving them the edge here. Both teams are going to sing it out and I expect to see a very high scoring game with the
Falcons sneaking one in at the end. Glasser: The Saints are still the defending Super Bowl champs, but as previously seen over his so-far great career, Matt Ryan is unbeatable at home. Falcons soar high with another gamewinning field goal. Clifton: The Falcons and Saints are bitter division rivals. The Falcons won the first meeting of the season and have the edge going into the game. Michael “Burner” Turner and the Falcon offense will be the difference in this game. Bowl Week Game of the Week: Championship Match-up Oregon vs. Auburn Diem/Rivera: I guessed with all of the bowl games, and I’m going to guess
again. I like Oregon better... I think! Vazana: Auburn. They are unstoppable. Best quarterback in NCAA as shown by his recent awards. I don’t see them getting their first loss in the biggest game of the year. Oregon is nothing to sneeze about, but Auburn is ridiculous. They will come out of this with another W. Glasser: BOWL TIME!! This truly is the greatest time of the year. So much football, even the best of us have trouble catching all the games. Here is the list that will spring me to victory once and for all! This will probably be one of the greatest national championship games of all time. The Ducks offense is the highest scoring in the nation... they will get their points, but “Not so fast my friend...”. By the
Capt. Joe Beadles, NASSIG Week 15 Saints vs. Ravens
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time the game is played, Cam Newton will be the Heisman Trophy winner, and will play like it! I’m not a PAC-10 hater, but the SEC is simply the stronger conference. Regardless of what time this game starts, I will have the wings fryin’ and the beers pourin’!! Auburn wins! Clifton: Auburn has the advantage simply because they are from the SEC (the best conference in college football). To make matters worse, any team with a duck as their mascot is doomed for epic failure. Having a Heisman winning QB is also an advantage for Auburn. It will be a high scoring game, but Auburn will emerge victorious.
AC3 Michael Vazana, NASSIG
Jeremy Glasser, MWR
LSSA Ashley Diem/Rivera, FISC
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Record: W-L Overall Record: 45-32 Last week: 6-0
Record: W-L Overall Record: 44-33 Last week: 6-0
Record: W-L Overall Record: 50-27 Last week: 5-1
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Record: W-L Overall Record: 46-31 Last week: 4-2
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Christmas Day
Pre-deployment brief 9 a.m. - 11 a.m. x4291
IA Social 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. x4291
Post-deployment brief 1 p.m. - 3 p.m. x4291
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AT&T Do you have a passion for writing or are you looking for a little experience in journalism? The Signature is seeking volunteers to help cover base wide events as well as feature stories. If this sounds like an opportunity for you please call the Public Affairs Office at 624-5440.
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Happy 2011!
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Photo by MC2 Gary Prill, NPASE East
(Above) Commander, U.S. Naval Forces Europe, Commander, U.S. Naval Forces Africa, Commander, Allied Joint Force Command, Naples Adm. Samuel J. Locklear III holds an all hands call on the flight line at NAS Sigonella. This was Locklear's first visit to Sigonella since he took command on Oct. 6, 2010.
Photo by MCSA Cameron Bramham, The Signature Staff
Photo by MC2 Jonathan Idle
Chief of Naval Operations Admiral Gary Roughead addresses sailors and airmen on board Naval Air Station (NAS) Sigonella on October 4, 2010.
Vice Adm. Harry B. Harris, Jr., Commander, U.S. 6th Fleet, holds an all-hands call with sailors from 6th Fleet assets Dec. 30, 2009 at NAS Sigonella.
(Right) Supreme Allied Commander, Europe, Commander, United States European Command Adm. James G. Stavridis shakes hands with members of the Seabees from Naval Air Station (NAS) Sigonella Public Works Dept. Dec. 14 at one of the Public Works Department’s (PWD) shop facilities on NAS Sigonella’s Operational Side. Along with visiting PWD, Adm. Stavridis also met with members from Fleet Industrial Supply Center, Global Hawk personnel, and Sailors from Naval Computer and Telecommunications Station on NAS Operation’s Side.
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Master chief petty officer of the Navy (MCPON) (SS/SW) Rick D. West energizes the crowd with his signature "Hooyah", following an all-hands question and answer session at Naval Air Station (NAS) Sigonella. West answered questions about uniform modifications, changes to the perform to serve program. and enlisted to officer programs. Sigonella was just one stop on West's tour throughout the European Theater. (Left) Naval Air Station (NAS) Sigonella, Chief of Naval Personnel, Vice Adm. Mark Ferguson addresses Sailors attached to NAS Sigonella, during an all-hands call taking place here. Ferguson addressed new changes to personnel policies, along with a questions and answer session to let the Sailors get some answers to their questions.
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Capt. W. Scott Butler smiles as his wife, Martina, pins the Command Ashore pin during the 26th change of command ceremony held here June 23.
Capt. Thomas J. Quinn, speaks to the Sailors on the second deck in his speech regarding Sailors taking care of each other during the 26th change of command held here June 23.
Capt. W. Scott Butler, assumed command of Naval Air Station Sigonella, relieving Capt. Thomas J. Quinn during a change of command ceremony on board Naval Air Station Sigonella June 23.
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U.S. Naval Hospital Sigonella Changes Command ( R i g h t ) Outgoing U.S. Naval Hospital S i g o n e l l a Commanding Officer Capt. James R. Bloom speaks during the hospital's Change of Command ceremony Capt. Cynthia Feller assumed commmand of U.S. Naval Hospital Sigonella on Feb. 24.
NCTS Sicily Marks Change of New CMC takes charge of Sigonella Command New NCTS Commanding Officer Cmdr. Bruce J. Black departs the change of command ceremony where he took charge of the command located at Naval Air Station (NAS) Sigonella. Cmdr. Black relieved Capt. Kathleen Creighton
Tridents hold Change of Command at Naval Air Station Sigonella
Master Chief Leland E. Moore officially relieved Master Chief Rosa L. Wilson as Naval Air Station (NAS) Sigonella's Command Master Chief in a change-of-charge ceremony Feb. 12 on NAS II.
CTF-67 holds Change of Command
Photos by MC1 Erica R. Gardner Provided by: Patrol Squadron Twenty Six NAS Sigonella
Cdr. Jeffrey Draeger assumed command of Patrol Squadron Twenty Six (VP-26) from Cmdr. Michael Parker during a ceremony on April 27, 2010.
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Incoming Task Force Six Seven commander, Capt. Daniel j. Schebler smiles as his wife Karen pins the Command at Sea pin on his uniform during the chage of command ceremony held here June 22. Capt. Schebler is coming from an assignment as Secretary, Joint Staff, at the Joint Chiefs of Staff and is serving in Sigonella with his wife and two boys.
(Left) Commodore John W. Moore, outgoing commander for Task Force Six Seven, addresses the audience after receiving the Legion of Merit medal from Vice Adm. Harry B. Harris, commander U.S. Sixth Fleet and the Striking and Support Forces NATO, during the change of command ceremony. (Right) Vice Adm. Harry B. Harris congratulates Commodore John W. Moore while presenting him with the Legion of Merit award for outstanding service from June 2008 through June 2010.
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On the Go with MWR Friday, December 17 5:00pm You Again PG 5:30pm The Tourist PG-13 7:30pm Red PG-13 8:00pm Paranormal Activity 2 R PREMIERE Saturday, December 18 2:00pm Tangled PG 2:30pm Harry Potter: Deathly Hallows PG-13 5:00pm The Tourist PG-13 5:30pm The Social Network PG-13 7:30pm Paranormal Activity 2 R 8:00pm Case 39 R Sunday, December 19 2:00pm Legend of the Guardians PG 2:30pm You Again PG 4:30pm Life As We Know It PG-13 5:00pm Red R 6:30pm Paranormal Activity 2 R G Monday, December 20 2:00pm The Polar Express G FREE 2:30pm The Santa Clause PG FREE 5:00pm Tangled PG 5:30pm Chronicles of Narnia: Dawn Treader PG PREMIERE 8:00pm Paranormal Activity 2 R 8:30pm The Town R Tuesday, December 21 5:00pm You Again PG 5:30pm Life As We Know It PG13 7:30pm Red PG-13 8:00pm Case 39 R
Wednesday, December 22 2:00pm Toy Story 3 G FREE 2:30pm Disney’s A Christmas Carol PG FREE 5:00pm Harry Potter: Deathly Hallows PG-13 5:30pm The Tourist PG-13 7:30pm The Social Network PG13 8:00pm My Soul to Take R LAST SHOWING Thursday, December 23 5:00pm Tangled PG 5:30pm Legend of the Guardians PG LAST SHOWING 7:30pm Life As We Know It PG13 8:00pm Case 39 R Friday, December 24 2:00pm The Muppet Christmas Carol G FREE 2:30pm The Grinch PG FREE 5:00pm Flipped PG FREE PREMIERE 5:30pm The Tourist PG-13 7:30pm Red PG-13 8:00pm Case 39 R Saturday, December 25 5:00pm Chronicles of Narnia: Dawn Treader PG 5:30pm Conviction R PREMIERE 7:00pm Paranormal Activity 2 R Sunday, December 26 2:00pm Flipped PG FREE 2:30pm Chronicles of Narnia: Dawn Treader PG 4:30pm You Again PG 5:00pm The Town R 6:30pm Conviction R Movie schedule is subject to change. Please call to confirm. Movie Hotline: 624-4248
Egypt Liberty Trip The Liberty program is headed to Egypt. Sharm el-sheikh (Sharm), Egypt is the place to be for diving. Sharm attracts many scuba divers because of the amazing underwater scenery found off its shores. The calmness and clarity of the water are unique to the Red Sea. The amazing coral and shipwrecks are not to be missed. Diving through sunken ships are like diving in an underwater museum. Fish and plant life will make the dive especially exciting. Some of the sea life you might encounter includes sea turtles, blue spotted sting rays, tunas and barracudas. Diving here is considered the richest and most colorful in the northern hemisphere. The city of Sharm is located at the southern part of the Sinai
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Peninsula. It is one of the main cities of the southern Sinai province. Sharm is home to some of the most beautiful beaches in the world. The hotels range from small and intimate to larger and upscale. Snorkeling, windsurfing, and other water sports are abundant, horse back riding , camel riding and desert safaris are amazing land options. If you have never dove before this is the place to start. ITT offers open water diver certification classes (this is not required to go). This all inclusive trip is from March 6-13 and includes R/T air fare, airport transfers, lodging, meals, and diving trips. For more information directly related to this trip call Sylvie at 388-891-7821. Sign up at Take 5.
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Catania Soccer Ole,Ole,Ole,Ole, is what you will hear being chanted as you watch the Catania Calcio Futbol Team. Watching an Italian Futbol game is definitely an experience. Even if you are not a “soccer fan” you will enjoy the hospitality of the locals all rooting for the same team. When you walk into the stadium you know you are in Italy. The fans are described to
be more than loyal. They are decked out in the team’s colors of blue and red, they fly flags that can’t be missed. When the home team or the visiting team makes a goal the crowd is anything but quiet. You will more than likely find yourself spending more time looking at the crowds and listening to them sing than you will be watching the game. The spirit and
enthusiasm is contagious. If you have never been to an Italian stadium, it is something to see. To partake in this exciting event, check out the Catania Soccer schedule on our mwrsigonella facebook page or stop by ITT. The next game will be December 19 Catania vs Brescia.
Jox New Year’s Eve Looking for something cool and memorable to do this New Years Eve? This will be one New Years Eve party you won’t want to miss! Jox Pub will be hosting a Free New Years Eve Party to say hello 2011 and good bye 2010. There will be a DJ to help you dance the night away, champagne toasting at midnight, party favors for everyone, and door prizes. For more information stop by Jox Pub or call 624-5603.
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Avis Empower. Enrich. EDUCATE. FINRA Foundation Military Financial Capability Survey Reveals Military Debt Problem Article provided by FFSC WASHINGTON — The FINRA Investor Education Foundation recently released a survey revealing that debt is a major concern for military families, with almost 82 percent of military servicemembers reporting that they are at least $10,000 in credit card debt, or have an auto or mortgage loan. The Military Survey – one of three linked surveys analyzing the financial capability of American adults – measures, for the first time, the overall financial capabilities of U.S. military personnel. The Military
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Survey was developed in consultation with the U.S. Department of the Treasury and the President's Advisory Council on Financial Literacy. The study reveals that men and women in uniform face considerable obstacles in maintaining their financial readiness: • Military families are heavily in debt to credit card issuers, with over one in four respondents reporting more than $10,000 in credit card debt. • One in four servicemembers with checking accounts reported overdrawing their accounts, which typically incurs significant fees. • More than one in five (21 percent) servicemembers used highcost, non-bank borrowing such as payday or auto title loans in the last five years. • Over half of enlisted personnel and junior non-commissioned officers reported that in some months, they made only the minimum payment on their credit cards. • Only 50 percent of military respondents have a "rainy day" fund for unanticipated financial emergencies. However, military families are outpacing their civilian counterparts in: • keeping up with monthly expenses; • calculating how much they need to save for retirement;
• shopping around to compare financial products; • checking their credit score and credit report; and • demonstrating higher levels of financial literacy. "The survey results show that, while our men and women in uniform are doing better in some areas than civilians, they are also significantly deeper in debt than the general population. The FINRA Foundation's program for military servicemembers is working every day to help military families tackle their debt problems and take control of their financial future," said FINRA Foundation President John Gannon. Since 2006, The FINRA Foundation has conducted 101 military financial education forums for servicemembers at 55 locations throughout the United States, Europe, Asia and at sea. The Foundation has also awarded nearly 1,000 fellowships to military spouses to help them become Accredited Financial Counselors®. These FINRA Foundation spouse fellows have logged more than 210,000 hours assisting the military community. An executive summary of the survey is available on the FINRA FINANCIAL, continued on page 21
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A town that’s a little off the beaten track is Mazzarone, located in between the towns of Caltagiorne and Ragusa. The town itself is a sleepy one, with residents who are committed to growing and nurturing their main source of income - table grapes. The grapes grown in this region are solely for eating, and after one bite, it’s apparent why they are exported and
popular in many European countries. They are sweet and crunchy, like a good grape should be. Some farmers in Mazzarone also grow seedless grapes, which if you’re like me, is one thing I desperately miss from the States. Information, Travel and Tours (ITT) took a trip to Mazzarone to see first-hand the acres upon acres of vineyards, learn how grapes are harvested, to enjoy a Sicilian lunch at a local agriturismo, and to see how ricotta cheese is made.
Our first stop was to the agriturismo of Casale Makatorion to watch as ricotta cheese was made. Traditionally, ricotta was only made from goat’s milk. But, as times have changed, ricotta is now made from sheep’s milk or cow’s milk, in addition to goat. In a huge steel pot, the cheese maker slowly stirs some milk with a thickening agent in it. As it thickens, the first cheese is removed, called tuma. After that is removed, 10 percent of milk is added back in, in addition to salt. As it is stirred, it coagulates, and in 10 minutes, the ricotta is ready. Sicilians enjoy warm ricotta cheese poured over bread and is a typical breakfast in the winter. The town of Mazzarone produces four or five different types of table grapes and the farmers and
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local residents are very proud of their produce. In factories dotted along the road and in the middle of vineyards, workers are busy picking bunches, and then inspecting each and every bunch to pluck off the grapes that aren’t up to standard. In order to do this, workers use tweezers to gently tug the subpar grape from the bunch, because touching it with bare hands would leave thumbprints on the rest of the grapes and would deem the whole bunch bad. Yes, it’s that serious. Our guide told us that one vine can easily yield 77-110 pounds of grapes. If you visit Mazzarone on your own, there are a couple bed and breakfasts, including Casale Makatorion that you can stay at. The town is pretty quiet and remote, so
this would be a great place if you wanted to get away for a couple days and relax. It is located near Caltagirone and Ragusa and day trips would be easy to take. ITT trips are always great to take because 1) you can drink wine and not worry about driving, and 2) it gives you a chance to see some of Sicily you might not see if you were to travel on your own. Plus, the people you see and meet on the trips really love to see Americans come out and express interest in learning about their way of life and are more than happy to give you a glimpse into their typical day. Check out the MWR Preview for upcoming trips and get out and explore Sicily.
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Jaguars win Division III title in football, wrestling Sigonella's Jeff Lastrella rushes for a big gain before Alconbury's Justin Thibodeua, left, and Cameron Hall can bring him down. Lastrella scored the Jaguars' third touchdown of the day a few plays later, on their way to winning the Division III crown with a 19-12 win. The Sigonella Varsity Wrestling team won the Division III first place Championship title in Wiesbaden Feb. 19-20.
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The Naval Air Station Sigonella community gathered at Splasher’s swimming pool to watch and cheer on Sigonella youth as the Sigonella Swordfish competed against other teams from all over Europe in the "Double Dip" Swim Meet and Pentathlon Meet on October 9-10. It was an all Italy affair as Sigonella took home first place both days.
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Photo by Kim Delano Members from Sigonella Military H.O.G. Chapter Completed the final stage of its inaugural year with a commemorative flag signing and Chapter meeting at Angela and Brothers Restaurant, on April 10. Along with the flag signing came a Harley Chapter first, the original 43 chapter members were honored with a certificate of "Plankowner". The completed signed flag will be on display at a location in the Sigonella community at a later date.
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The NAS Sigonella Car Wash officially opened for business after a ribbon cutting ceremony held on 17 June 2010.
Chock Full o’ Nuts opens on NAS II
NASSIG, PWD hold ceremonious ribbon cutting The ‘Base Operations Support and Public Works and Base Administration’ building officially opened its doors on Sept. 16 with a ceremonious ribbon cutting. This marked the end of the nearly 15-year recapitalization plan for NAS Sigonella, with around $237 million in facilities investments. NASSIG Commanding Officer, Capt. Scott Butler, called the new building ‘the jewel of NAS I and NAS II.’
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Capt. Joseph Beadles, Naval Air Station (NAS) Sigonella Executive Officer and Gayle Leblanc, NAS Sigonnela Housing Director, cut the ribbon for NAS Sigonella's newest Navy Gateway Inns and Suites new facility on NAS I. The facility is Navy gateway Inns and Suites first on NAS I and allows guests to utilize all of the Morale, Welfare, and Recreation facilities on the base.
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NAS Commanding Officer, Capt. Scott Butler, leads a ribbon cutting ceremony for the grand opening of Chock Full o’ Nuts, a New York-style cafe that opened on NAS II near the air terminal. This is the first Chock Full o’ Nuts cafe opened outside of the United States, and has been in the works for over a year. Harold Laird, NEX Services Operations Manager said, “We wanted to provide the community an additional taste of home.” The cafe is open Monday through Friday 6:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
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Getty Museum's statue transfer ends Italy dispute Story by AP LOS ANGELES — The love goddess Aphrodite is going home to Italy after the new year, stronger and more stable than she has been in 2,500 years. The statue, being returned to Sicily as part of Italy's decade-old campaign to retrieve antiquities it says were illegally brought to California, will be the last of 40 artifacts the J. Paul Getty Museum agreed to turn over. Sebastiano Missineo, the minister of culture from Sicily, visited the Getty Villa in Malibu on Monday and viewed the statue. The statue will be on display at the Getty Villa for one more week, acting Getty director David Bomford said at a tea for Missineo Monday. The Getty has built a seismic wave isolator for Aphrodite that will protect her in the earthquake-prone Sicilian region, he said. For the trip, the statue will be dismantled and shipped with the isolator to Aidone, Sicily. "We are organizing the opening
day for the last days of March," Missineo said. "We are working on a project for a new site for this statue at the museum. That site will be ready in a few years. This is a very good occasion not just for Aidone, but Sicily too." Missineo also viewed the marble Agrigento Youth, a statue loaned to the Getty in exchange for an earthquake base. Both sides say the discord caused during Italy's antiquities hunt has spawned a new era of cooperation and reciprocation between the Getty and Sicily. Several collaborative efforts, including object conservation, earthquake protection of collections, exhibitions, scholarly research and conferences, are planned. The Getty has always denied knowingly buying illegally obtained objects, and the deal that former Getty Director Michael Brand signed with Italy in 2007 includes no admission of guilt. Even the 6-year-old case against former Getty antiquities cura-
tor Marion True went away in October when a judge in Rome ruled the statute of limitations in her case had run out. She had been accused of knowingly acquiring looted art from Italy. Only American art dealer Robert Hecht, 91, remains on trial. There is a nine year statute of limitations on his alleged crimes, but it expires next summer. Dozens of Roman, Greek and Etruscan artifacts have been returned to Italy from museums and private collections as a result of the campaign. Besides Aphrodite, one of the most prestigious targets in Italy's search was a 2,500-year-old vase by Greek artist Euphronius returned by the Metropolitan Museum in New York. Italy's Culture Ministry also said 10 artifacts were returned in 2008 by New York philanthropist Shelby White from her private collection.
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legged friends virtually full-fledged members of society, the Italian news agency ANSA reported Friday. The cards form part of a national pet-health data bank and “will have more data on [them] than we have for humans, who only have a social security card,'' said Health Ministry Undersecretary Francesca Martini. The service costs owners €28 ($37) a year per animal and will enable owners to provide a full profile of a pet's health even if they visit a vet who is not familiar with the ani-
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mal. It was also expected to avert the spread of dangerous animal diseases. According to Italian National Veterinarians Association statistics, 50 percent of Italian households own a pet, ANSA reported. Excluding fish and birds, Italians most frequently own cats (almost 7.4 million), dogs (almost six million) and rabbits. 'Unusual' pets are popular too, including iguanas (50,000), snakes (10,000) and other exotic animals (500,000).
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Sicilian Christmas cakes are buonissimi! According to an old Sicilian tra- ety about the precariousness of life. icing sugar and covered with a white “Panettone” was first prepared in dition, Christmas Night is magic This is the reason why many Sicilian frosting. Other traditional cakes Milan in the 15th century at the bakbecause spells are cast by wizards Christmas cakes are dried fruit based. include Mustazzoli (sweets made ery of Tony, a grumpy man who used who hide in mysterious hideouts “Buccellato” (from the Latin from majorca flour and filled with to boss both his workers and his located on inaccessible mountain passages. Stories say that during this special night the blue sky turns into a dazzling golden color and wonderful marts and fabulous animals appear to anyone who happens to be around these places. Yet stories Satisfy your sweet tooth with the tempting and mouthwatering Italian and Sicilian Christmas desserts. Buccellato (left) and say that hid- Pandoro (right) are among the most popular cakes that can be found during Natale (Christmas) at supermarkets, pastry and den treasures bakery shops across the island. concealed at the foot of walnut-trees would bring a word Buccellatum that means bread cooked wine mixed with almonds, beautiful daughter Adalgisa. Since sudden wealth to whoever unveils in morsels) or “Cucciddatu” (as it is pine-seeds and nuts), raviole (fritters Tony was such a bad temper, them. Eccentric vendors offer pre- called in Sicilian) , is among the filled with sweetened ricotta) and Ughetto, one of his assistants, was cious objects, spices and baskets full most popular cakes that are prepared crispelle (rice fritters covered with afraid to ask him the permission to of shining nuts, pomegranates, during this holiday season. It is a honey). marry his daughter with whom he almonds, pistachios, dried figs, short crust ring shaped cake filled Besides the traditional was in love. Thus, he decided to raisins, pine-seeds and hazelnuts to with dried fruits, orange peels, plain Buccellato, the classic Italian impress Tony by baking a special the visitors. Dried fruits are always chocolate, honey and spices and Christmas cakes such as “Panettone,” cake. Ughetto worked round the mentioned in Sicilian Christmas leg- sprinkled with pistachio. Buccellato “Pandoro” and “Torrone” are also clock until he created special bread ends and traditions as they symbolize also includes a mignon version called very popular in Sicily. containing flour, sugar, candied fruits wealth and plenty that avert the anxi- Buccellatino that is sprinkled with As many stories say, the and raisins. Soon this cake became
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very popular and Tony made a lot of good bargains as everybody in Milan asked for “Pan di Tony” (in Italian, Tony’s bread) which was later named as “Panettone.” In the wake of this popularity, Tony decided to reward his employee by giving him permission to marry Adalgisa. Another tradition says that Panettone was served for the first time at the table of Ludovico Sforza, called “The Moor,” the Duke of Milan (1494–99) during a lavish banquet as a replacement of a cake baked by the Leading Chef. Since that cake unfortunately wilted, Tony, a bold scullery boy, prepared another one by hastily mixing flour, eggs, butter, sugar and candied fruits to save the chef’s reputation. As the fellow guests tasted this new cake, they found it delicious. Thus, the duke of Milan decided to name it after Tony. Today, in addition to the traditional candied fruits and raisin fillings, Panettone is enriched with chocolate drops, frosting, almonds and fruit creams. According to a tradition, “Pandoro,” (in Italian, “bread of gold”) was named so because of the delicate yellow color of the dough as eggs are also mixed with the other ingredients. It seems to be originated in Verona, an elegant Renaissance city located in the north of Italy that was also chosen as a setting by Shakespeare for his masterpiece “Romeo and Juliet.” Yet another tradition says Pandoro was first prepared in Venice in the 16th century, when this maritime republic was wealthy and powerful. Chronicles of the time tell that Pandoro was presented at the tables of the Venetian aristocrats all covered with gold leaves. Today, Pandoro is enriched with fruit cream filling and frosting such as lemon or orange and chocolate. “Torrone” or nougat is made with sugar, honey, egg whites, almonds and hazelnuts. As the tradition says, it was first prepared for the wedding banquet of Bianca Maria Visconti and the duke of Milan, Francesco Sforza that took place in Cremona in 1441. Historic sources tell that the chefs shaped the Torrone as the 13th century tower, which still flanks Cremona’s cathedral, because it was included in bride’s dowry. The tower was named “Torrione” (in Italian, big tower), thus the dessert was given the name “Torrone.” Historic sources say the guests of the wedding banquet, who came from every part of Italy and Europe, were so impressed by the savory taste of Torrone that they praised its delicacy as they went back home. Therefore, the Torrone earned a worldwide reputation. Torrone has many different flavors for many different tastes. The traditional hard white one includes almonds or hazelnuts, but it can be enriched with liqueurs like rum, Gran Marnier and Strega; chocolate and also frosted with lemon, pistachio or orange icings.
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Christmas Shopping in Sicily If you are planning some Christmas shopping, you should know that you have a lot of opportunities to strike a bargain in the local area. Shopping out in town is not difficult if you follow some basic tips and avoid being a worrywart about traffic, parking or driving on the economy. First of all, remember to check opening hours. Keep in mind that all clothing shops and department stores are generally closed on Monday mornings. Despite this new trend, riposo (the Italian version of siesta) is still generally observed. Therefore, don’t go shopping from 1:30 to 4 p.m. You might find your favorite store closed! Department stores are an exception to this rule, as they usually remain open throughout the afternoon until late night. Besides, you should remember that it is difficult to find a shop open after 8:30 p.m. As for parking, it is always suggested, wherever you are in Sicily, that you find a parking spot before you enter the historic center of a town, where usually all the shops are located, since the streets are narrow, traffic is chaotic and some areas are restricted to vehicles. Once you decide to go you should remember that, generally speaking, if you want to buy a highquality craft item, such as ceramics, for instance, you should purchase it where it is manufactured. Souvenir shops usually located in the island most touristic areas in the island display nice handicrafts but don’t offer the variety and quality of items available from specialty shops. Caltagirone is a great place to buy good-quality ceramics. The city lies atop a 600-meter hill and is pretty close to NAS II. As you arrive in piazza Municipio, the main square, you can start your shopping tour by
checking the “botteghe” (workshops) located in the neighboring streets. Craftsmen in Caltagirone still follow ancient techniques handed down by their ancestors dating to the medieval times. Moresque-styled, polychromatic, and renaissance floral patterns painted with vivid colors (deep blue, gold yellow, manganese) decorate tiles, vases, stoups, washbasins, candlesticks, plates, bowls and oillamps. As for Christmas goods, you may also find unique crèches and other holiday ornaments that would make a perfect Christmas present for you beloved ones. If you decide for a “classic” present you may consider checking Catania. The city offers two main shopping areas: Via Etnea and Corso Italia. After having parked near the port area to avoid getting caught in a traffic jam, you can start walking toward via Etnea through the Uzeda gate located in Piazza Duomo next to the Fish Market. As you stroll through elegant Baroque buildings you will find the two Macy’s-like department stores such as La Rinascente and Coin. There you can buy high-fashioned clothes for men and women (dresses, shoes, gloves, ties, shirts); lacework, jewelry, leather goods (handbags, cases, boxes and luggage), ceramics, gold and silver items, straw, embroidery, glass, tableware and crystal ware. Shoppers looking for Sicilian Christmas pastries will have a lot of opportunities to find their favorite delicacies in the via Etnea cafes. All bars and bakeries (but you may also check the nearest to your house) display on their bright and enticing windows Christmas cakes such as the Buccellato (crust ring shaped cake filled with dried fruit, nuts, chocolate, rum, and spices), Mustazzoli (cookies made from majorca flour and filled with cooked wine mixed with
pine-seeds and nuts), the raviole (fritters filled with sweetened ricotta), the crispelle (rice fritters covered with honey) or the classic torrone (almond nougat flavored with either lemon, orange, chocolate and more). Almond pastries and marzipan fruits are also considered as Christmas sweets although they are also available throughout the year. Jessy Penny-like department stores are also located throughout Misterbianco and they are usually open all day long and sometimes even on Sundays. Via Etnea is also dotted with classic clothing and footwear stores for men, women, and children. As you get near the public gardens in via Etnea, you may check a neighboring street named via Umberto where you will also find some interesting shoe stores as well as ethnic shops which sell fair trade products including crafts, fashions, foods, beverages, paper and cards. Yet if you are looking for a sharp Armani suit or a fine Gucci purse, you are in the right country since these fashion items are a bit cheaper here than they would be in the U.S. But remember that if you want to find a good quality item you should walk a lot because there are no big shopping centers in Corso Italia but just scattered sassy boutiques offering all brands and styles. Your shopping trip through Corso Italia high-fashioned boutiques could start by parking somewhere in Piazza Europa and then walking through this elegant shopping area lined with Condotti, Armani, Calvin Klein and more shops. Jewelers, sportswear and Oriental rug stores are also located in the area. Yet don’t forget to check leather shoe and handbag stores. They are among the best buys in Italy!
New Year’s concert Catania Bellini Opera The 2011 concert season for the Catania Bellini Opera House will begin on January 1, when Maestro Manfred Mayrhofer will take the podium to conduct the Teatro Massimo Bellini Orchestra for a special performance including a popular selection of classic Viennese music by Johann Strauss Sr. and his son Johann Jr. Concertgoers can enjoy, along with the familiar strains of nineteenth century’s Austrian music, the famous “Radetzky March.” The concert will begin at 7 p.m. For more information and tickets visit http://www.teatromassimobellini.it or call 095-7150921.
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LIBRARY, continued from page 1 engaged with the community. We have done that through pounding the pavement and by becoming the place where people want to be.” MWR Sigonella has been working on achieving the additional 17 standards for two years, and in Oct. 2010, the Core and Premier Standards for NAS Sigonella were approved by the Deputy Under Secretary of Defense, the Honorable Robert L. Gordon II. “It feels like quite an accomplishment,” said Richard Aubrey, Librarian. “The main thing is what the community gets out of it, and that would be the
FINANCIAL, continued from page 11 Foundation Web site for the military, www.saveandinvest.org/military. The Foundation will also make the survey data available to the public and to researchers. The Military Survey is one of three linked surveys that comprise the National Financial Capability Study. The FINRA Foundation released the National Survey in December 2009 and will release the results of the State-by-State Survey later this fall. The FINRA Investor Education Foundation is the largest foundation in the United States dedicated to investor education. Its mission is to provide investors with high-quality, easily accessible information and tools to better understand the markets and the basic principles of saving and investing. In 2006, the Foundation launched a multifaceted program to expand the saving
rescue tool." The "Jaws of Life" rescue tool is used to bend a part of the car frame if the frame gets bent in any way that traps a person inside. "This was an exercise for a base as a whole to work together and get some practice, because accidents will happen so we need to be ready as a base," Elmore said. "It's a fun and good way to bring the different dispatches together and see what they can do together as a group."
best kind of library service anywhere in public libraries. We’ve reached a point where we can say that we are even ahead of most libraries that we would go to in the States, in terms of infrastructure, updated equipment and services.” Following the ribbon cutting, a plaque was unveiled designating the library as the Navy’s first Premier Status library, a cake was cut and food was served. “I’m a big fan of the library,” said NAS Sigonella Executive Officer, Capt. Joe Beadles. “It’s something my family uses each and every day.” Naval Air Station Sigonella provides logistical support for Commander, 6th Fleet and North Atlantic Treaty Organization forces in the Mediterranean area.
and investing knowledge of military servicemembers and their spouses, including a free, unbiased resource, www.SaveAndInvest.org/Military . A proud partner in the Department of Defense Financial Readiness Campaign, the Foundation also presents financial education forums at military installations worldwide. Adapted from the Financial Industry Regulator Authority (FINRA) October 14, 2010 News r e l e a s e . http://www.finra.org/Newsroom/ NewsReleases/2010/P122258 For more information on how to prepare your own financial spending plan contact your Command Financial Specialist or the Fleet and Family Support Center at 624-4291.