The April 27 issue of The Signature

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APRIL 27, 2012

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SIGONELLA,Sicily (April 20, 2012) Rock band Takinig Back Sunday performed for a crowd of more than 400 service members and their families aboard Naval Air Station (NAS) Sigonella. (U.S. Navy photo by MR2 Gary Spence/Released)

Taking Back Sunday comes to NASSIG

BY MR2 GARY SPENCE NAS Sigonella Public Affairs

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ock band Taking Back Sunday performed for service members and their families in a hangar on Naval Air Station (NAS) II on Apr. 20. The concert was part of a tour organized by Navy Entertainment in conjunction with Morale Welfare and Recreation (MWR). Sigonella was the first stop on the tour followed by Naples, Germany, Spain and England.

Taking Back Sunday band members include Adam Lazzara (lead vocals), John Nolan (lead guitar, back-up vocals), Eddie Reyes (rhythm guitar), Shaun Cooper (bass guitar), and Mark O'Connell (drums). To date, the band has released five albums. Their album “Louder Now, “ released in 2006, sold more than 900,000 copies and peaked at #2 on the

United States Billboard 200 due in part to the popular single “Make Damn Sure.” Their latest studio album, self-titled “Taking Back Sunday” was released in June of last year.

This was the first time Taking Back Sunday has performed for the military overseas.

“It’s a really cool opportunity," said Nolan. "We’re really excited.”

Judging by the turnout, everyone involved was excited about the concert. According to MWR Marketing Assistant Jamie Andrews, there were approximately 400 people in the audience making it the second largest stand alone concert held in Sigonella.

Read more about Taking Back Sunday on page 8.

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OF THE WEEK

“The dictionary is the only place that success comes before work. Hard work is the price we must pay for success.

I think you can accomplish anything if you're willing to pay the price.”

- Vince Lombardi

FLC Sigonella conducts base clean up Read about it.

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Trecastagni holds annual festival

Command Challenge

Trecastagni pays homage to Martyr Brothers

Do you have what it takes?

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Scan for direct links to NAS Sigonella

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THE SIGNATURE U.S. Naval Air Station Sigonella

EDITORIAL Lt. Tim Page, Public Affairs Officer timothy.page@eu.navy.mil

Dott. Alberto Lunetta, Communtiy Relations Officer alberto.lunetta.it@eu.navy.mil

Jackie Trembath, Editor jackie.trembath@eu.navy.mil

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Writers/Photographers MC1 Christopher Delano christopher.delano@eu.navy.mil MM2 Johnnathan Archbold johnnathan.archbold@eu.navy.mil MC2 Gary Prill gary.prill@eu.navy.mil MR2 Gary Spence gwspence2003@hotmail.com MCSN Cameron Bramham cameron.bramham@eu.navy.mil MCSN Brian Glunt brian.glunt@eu.navy.mil

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NAS Sigonella Executive Officer Cmdr. Eric Vosler In the Navy, change is a way of life and is always good for a naval career. It gives you the opportunity to learn new things and gain different experiences. As Spring rolls into full swing, it is nearly time for some of you to change jobs and move on. We are quickly approaching the summer PCS period that indicates the major turnover time here at NAS Sigonella. With each PCS move, there are numerous things you and your family can do to make it go smoothly.

Base Education and Training strongly recommends all members at or within four-to-six months of their PRD or EAOS sign up for their Arriverderci class. This class is mandatory for all service members leaving the island and is only a half-a-day out of the office (8:00 – 11:30 a.m.); orders are not required to attend class. It is held two times a month and provides you with a wealth of insights on what to do next. Topics that are covered during this class include selling your car, checking out of housing, arranging household goods, shipment of pets, and more. It is also great if your spouse can attend with you. Call 624-4291 to sign up.

With school ending June 14, many families may experience additional stress; not only the service member and their spouse but also for military kids. Military kids have the added stress of

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Middle, or High School. For Elementary School registration, contact Jenna Burdick at 624-4406/3002 or via email at Jenna.Burdick@eu.dodea.edu and for the Middle/High School, contact Laurie Brand at 624-4284 or via email at Laurie.Brand@eu.dodea.edu.

Proper planning is the key to a successful and uneventful PCS move. Plan now and reap the rewards later.

Weekly Traffic Report: 16 April - 23 April 2012

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changing schools, friends and environments which are stresses most people don’t encounter till much later in life. If you have a child who is asking questions about the upcoming move or you feel he or she needs someone to talk with, please contact the Chaplain’s Office at 624-3804 or the counselors at Fleet and Family Support Center at 624-4291. These departments are here to help make your transition go smoothly and help your kids begin the adjustments needed to PCS. One of the most important things PCSing service members need to do is to contact Personal Property Shipping Office to arrange your shipment of household goods. The personal property staff are eager to help you get things ready for a smooth transition back to the states or to your next station and can be reached at 624-4123.

Sailors can prepare for shortfalls and unforeseen changes in their move plans by being informed, planning ahead, remaining flexible and using the SMART WebMove on-line moving tool. You can access SMART WebMove at www.smartwebmove.navsup.navy.mil.

For those parents who are not PCSing or those who have just arrived to the island and have not registered your children for next year’s term, you may do so at the Sigonella Elementary,

Female, O-5 Male, Unknown Male, E-4 Male, E-5 Male, E-9

Collision Fixed Object (Suspect) Collision Fixed Object (Suspect) Vehicle to Vehicle Collision (Victim)

22-APR-2012 TRAFFIC ACCIDENTS TO DATE: 83 W/INJURIES: 10 W/ALCOHOL: 3 W/DEATH: 0 DUI'S TO DATE: 3 APRIL TRAFFIC CITATIONS: 38

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Intersection of SS192/SP106 Community Bank Parking Lot NAS II NEX / Commisary Parking lot NAS I BLDG# 623 Parking Lot, NAS II BLDG# 622 Parking Lot NAS II Piano Tayala, Sicily, Italy Mascalucia, Sicily, Italy Antonio Francavgiia, Motta SS 114 Sicily, Italy

Following to close Negligent Driving

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Improper Passing Following to close Unknown

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Belpasso, Sicily, Italy

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Asse Di Servia, Sicily, Italy

Third Party Vehicle stopped in road way.

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POV/ No POV/ Unknown

22-APR-2011 TRAFFIC ACCIDENT TO DATE: 117 W/ INJURIES: 20 W/ ALCOHOL: 5 W/ DEATH: 0 DUI'S TO DATE: 5

DRIVE SAFELY

Capt. Scott Butler, Commanding Officer Cmdr. Eric Vosler, Executive Officer CMDCM David Graham, Command Master Chief

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Around NAS Sigonella ...

Karaoke Idol showcases Sigonella stars Field Support Representative Robert Casiple performs “The Way You Look Tonight” by Frank Sinatra during an audition round of Naval Air Station (NAS) Sigonella’s Karaoke Idol at Connections on NAS I Support Side, April 21. Karaoke Idol held its audition rounds from April 21-25 and will hold knockout rounds beginning Friday, April 27 at 7 p.m. and every Friday until the final round on May 18. For more information contact Connections at 624-4264. (U.S. Navy photo by MCSN Cameron Bramham/Released)

LDO community members visit NASSIG

FLC Sigonella cleans up Members of Fleet Logistics Center (FLC) Sigonella help with roadside clean-up in front of NAS II on Apr. 20. Their efforts were in support of Earth Day 2012, which was celebrated Sunday, Apr. 22. The clean-up project was part of a larger Navy commitment to improving environmental stewardship throughout the fleet. For more information on Navy environmental initiatives, visit the website http://greenfleet.dodlive.mil. (U.S. Navy photo by MR2 Gary Spence/Released)

Four key members in the LDO/CWO Officer Community Manager (OCM) visited Naval Air Station (NAS) Sigonella April 18 to provide in-depth briefs on the state of the LDO/CWO community which included issues, solutions and future plans for the LDO/CWO community.

The four members also gave an applicant brief for servicemembers interested in applying for the LDO/CWO program. The LDO/CWO members (from left to right) Chief Warrant Officer (CWO) Officer Community Manager, CWO5 Mitch Allen, LDO/CWO Officer Community Manager Head, Capt. John Jones, Naval Forces Europe/Africa/Sixth Fleet Deputy Chief of Staff Commander, Capt. Richard Valentine and Military Sealift Command Africa and Europe Commander, Capt. Richard Soucie. (U.S. Navy photo by MCSN Cameron Bramham/Released)

AIMD Finalist for CNO Shore Sailor of the Year

Catania Pio IX Institute visits NASSIG During a recent joint ITAF/NAVY base tour, a group of children and chaperons from the Catania Pio IX Institute had the unique opportunity to visit Naval Air Station (NAS) Sigonella. During their visit, they were able to watch an exciting Military Working Dog (MWD) demonstration facilitated by NASSIG K-9 dog handlers. Afterward, the children and chaperons were treated to a special BBQ by VP-47 whose sailors regularly volunteer at the institute. (U.S. Navy photo by MCSN Cameron Bramham/Released)

WASHINGTON (April 13, 2012) Vice Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Mark Ferguson addresses the Chief of Naval Operations Naval Shore Activity Sailor of the Year nominees during a ceremony at the Pentagon. Fire Controlman 1st Class William Stanford III, left, Aircrew Survival Equipmentman 1st Class Maria Johnson, Naval Air Statin (NAS) Sigonella AIMD Aviation Support Equipment Technician 1st Class Joel Pahati and Navy Diver 1st Class Andrew Strause. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Alexandra Snyder/Released)

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COMMUNITY CALENDAR FRIDAY

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MONDAY 30

TUESDAY MAY 1

Italian Rest Day

WEDNESDAY 2

$1 Movie at Midtown 2 Theaters

Rock Climbing Orientation Outdoor Rec 5 p.m.

Bowling $1 Day Special Events Meeting for Bike Rodeo 4:30 p.m. ­ 5:30 p.m.

8 Bowling $1 Day

Horror Movie Marathon Take 5

Special Events Meeting for Bike Rodeo 4:30 p.m. ­ 5:30 p.m.

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THURSDAY 3 ARC Volunteer Orientation 10 a.m. ­ 1 p.m.

Acoustic Night at Connections 6 ­ 10 p.m.

Liberty/Connections/Take 5: x4246, x5602 Outdoor Rec: x4777, x4396

Motta Extreme Trail Run 10:30 a.m.

Incredible Toddler Class FFSC Noon ­ 1 p.m.

Cosmic Bowling

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Karaoke Idol Round 2 Connections 7 p.m.

SUNDAY 29 Flag Football Take 5

Togo Party 8 p.m.

Connections

6 CPR/AED/First Aid Certification 9 a.m.­ 4:30 p.m.

Cinco de Mayo Celebration Connections 7 p.m.

Bingo Compass Room 6 p.m.

2 for 1 bowling

10 Hump Day Breakfast Take 5

Self Defense Class 7:30 ­ 9 a.m.

Call 624­4291.

Mommy Boot Camp 3 ­ 4 p.m.

Acoustic Night at Connections 6 ­ 10 p.m.

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SATURDAY 28

11 Bingo Compass Room 6 p.m.

Hospital Pregnancy Class, 2nd and 3rd trimester classes Noon ­ 4 p.m.

2 for 1 bowling

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Babysitter's Training 9 a.m. ­ 4:30 p.m.

Mother’s Day Moms bowl free at SPAREtime bowling Call x4302

Karaoke Idol Round 3 Connections 7 p.m.

Fitness: x4483, x5243 Midtown 2 Theaters: x4248

FFSC: x4291 American Red Cross: x4900

Does your command or organization have an event you’d like to see on the Community Calendar? Email us at thesig@eu.navy.mil and let us know!

FEUDO DELIZIA

PALERMO

Need an appointment at the hospital? Call DSN 624-CARE (2273) or commercial 095-56-2273, M-F: 7:30 a.m. - 4 p.m.

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For non-emergent medical questions that arise over the weekend, a holiday or after office hours, please call 335-578-8077 if you are normally seen at the hospital or 335-578-8150 if you are normally seen at the Flight Line Clinic.

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Fleet and Family Support Center Administration Building Bldg. 319 (NAS I)

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Monday–Friday 7:30 a.m.-4 p.m.

DSN 624-4291 Commercial 095-56-4291

Sexual assault prevention through active Bystander Intervention (Adapted from Center for Personal and Professional Development, MyDuty.mil, and Green Dot Organization.)

Bystander Intervention (BI) is a strategy the Department of Defense and Department of Navy have launched in an all out effort to engage service members in preventing sexual assault.

Active bystanders take the initiative to help someone who may be targeted for a sexual assault.

They do this in ways that are intended to avoid verbal or physical conflict. Active bystanders also take the initiative to help friends, who are not thinking clearly or whose judgment may be clouded from the effects of alcohol or other substances from becoming victims or offenders of crime. BI emphasizes the responsibility of all service members to protect each other and to actively intervene in circumstances that may lead to a sexual assault. Active bystanders have the power – and responsibility – to intervene in a potentially harmful situation, regardless of rank.

MOTTA

The ABCs of Active Bystander Intervention:

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– Assess for safety. Is it safe to intervene or should you call for help?

HAPPY WOK

– Be with others. Not only is it safer to intervene in pairs or groups, this will likely prove more effective.

Consider the 3 Ds as methods of intervening: Delegate, Direct, and Distract.

Delegate - When you recognize a situation is bad and you may be uncomfortable saying something yourself or you feel like someone else is better suited to handle it (i.e., a friend, security, the bartender), delegation is a solid option.

Direct - This approach just means you are directly interacting with the potential perpetrator or victim and addressing your concerns. This may be a confrontation “Hey, what are you doing?” or it may just be checking in with a friend “Are you OK?” Distract - The focus of this approach is diversion. If you see a situation and can think of a way to divert the attention of the people in the situation, distraction is the perfect option. Sometimes all a situation needs to diffuse is a little diversion.

If you witness a potentially risky, harmful or unsafe behavior, please make the choice to step up and intervene. It takes Honor, Courage, and Commitment. “Hurts One. Affects All. Preventing Sexual Assault Is Everyone’s Duty.”

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– Care for the victim. Assess the needs of the victim and assist in gaining necessary support/services.

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Trecastagni boasts an impressive collection of hundreds of those ex-voto- icons, which also includes artificial limbs donated after the healing to the sanctuary by the pilgrims. Visiting the collection is a touching experience. Every painting tells a story of joys and sorrows. Aci Sant’Antonio Sicilian carts’ craftsmen have been the authors of those art pieces. They are among the few artists who keep alive this ancient decorating tradition. Don’t miss it!

The community of Trecastagni will pay homage to The Martyr Brothers or “Alfio, Filadelfo and Cirino,” the three town’s patrons through a spectacular religious festival, to be held from May 6 through May 11, featuring religious processions, live music, folklore parades, food stands selling garlic and onions as well as arts and crafts. (Photo by www.criluge.it)

Trecastagni honors Three Patron Saints through religious festival Just like parents share love among all their children, Trecastagni townspeople share their faith among three saints. The Martyr Brothers or “Alfio, Filadelfo and Cirino,” are the town’s three patrons. Devotees believe these saints have the power to win divine aid for mortal petitioners by interceding with God. Celebrations, which go back to the 16th century, also include a spectacular Sicilian carts parade and the traditional garlic fair. Garlic is considered as a symbol of the pilgrim’s participation in the festival and is traditionally believed to keep evil away and grant health and protection from illness.

Sicilian anthropologist Giuseppe Pitrè gives a vivid description of the festa (festival), writing that “surging crowds of devotees” attend the celebrations “singing, dancing, playing, laughing and swaying like waves in a stormy sea.”

Feasts of the Three Saints are also held in other parts of Sicily (St. Alfio, St. Fratello and Lentini), Italy (Vaste near Lecce) and the world (Lawrence, Massachusetts (USA) and Sydney (Australia).

Celebrations actually begin on May 1 with hundreds of pilgrims performing under all weather conditions the Viaggio di Sant’Alfio (St. Alfio’s journey). It is a visit to the sanctuary that is paid daily from May 1 through 10, to fulfill the vows they have made to the saint for granting a wish or bringing themselves or their beloved relatives and friends safely through an accident or an illness. Although this pilgrimage might seem less “picturesque” than the ones performed by the Nudi in the night between May 9 and 10, (during which devotees wearing white shorts and a red band on the chest also walk (some barefoot) from Catania and other Etna towns to the Sanctuary of St. Alfio), the St. Alfio’s journeys are still a genuine and lowprofiled display of true devotion.

Historic chronicles tell us that, in the year 1516, “The Three Saints” began to be venerated with a particular fervor in Trecastagni after the finding of their relics in a monastery near Messina.

Throughout the centuries the festival was enriched

with more elements like the representation of the life of the Three Saints.

Life of the Three Saints Accounts of the life and the martyrdom of the three saints can be found in a manuscript by a monk who lived in the 11th century and in a book, dating back to 1691, written by priest Filadelfio Mauro. Both lived in Lentini.

The Three Saints were born in Vaste (Lecce) in the III century. During the persecutions made by the Romans against the Christians, they were arrested and forced to leave Sicily to go to Rome where they were convicted and tortured. Historic chronicles tell of miracles worked by the saints, for instance, the fact that every place they visited became a Catholic community. Since they belonged to a noble family, Romans feared that they could influence other aristocrats. Therefore they used them as scapegoats to convince the others to stay away from the Catholic religion.

After being tortured in Pozzuoli and then back in Sicily, they were eventually martyred in Lentini on May 10, 253 AD. Although the festival was meant to celebrate all three saints, the devotion of St. Alfio somehow darkened the memory of the other two saints. This is probably due to the fact that Alfio was the elder brother and consequently was the one who always spoke on behalf of his family.

During the centuries, people tended to ask St. Alfio, rather than his brothers, for intercession for healing from serious illnesses and injuries. Once the miracle is granted, devotees feel obligated to thank the saint. That is why today the Nudi still perform with spectacular processions carrying heavy wax candles that can weigh up to 220 pounds. Around the candle a red ribbon with a picture of the saints is tied.

Throughout the centuries, the desire to give thanks to the saints has also been driving pilgrims, who were healed after praying to the saints, to paint or commission ex-votos that are pictures on wood, cardboard or canvas describing the accident for which the saints’ help was invoked.

Festival Schedule Highlights The festival starts on May 6 with the procession of the three candelore, (heavy wooden floats, about six meters in height, with a big main wax candle surrounded by sculptures representing the martyrdom of the three saints) leaving from the Saint Alfio’s sanctuary. At 5 p.m., these beautiful decorated floats are carried in procession throughout the city historic center. These processions will be repeated daily through May 11.

On the second day of the festa (May 7), the Sagra delle Musiche, a music show is performed at 5 p.m. by local bands in piazza Saint Alfio.

On May 8 at 7:30 p.m. the relics of the Saints are brought in procession from the main church to the Saint Alfio sanctuary. The procession lasts until late evening. During the tour of the relics, the city band will be performing in piazza dei Bianchi throughout the night. In the evening, at 9 p.m. a religious play telling the story of the saints’ lives is staged right outside the St. Alfio Sanctuary.

The highlight of May 9 (the third day of the festival) is undoubtedly the spectacular fireworks show that is performed at 9:15 p.m. in Piazza Marconi (the main square). Several pyrotechnic operators from all over Sicily will be competing for the best performance. But even more spectacular is the long and exhausting journey that is undertaken by barefoot pilgrims coming from Trecastagni’s surrounding towns, who walk all night long until they get to the Sanctuary, to show their faith to the saints.

The celebration’s highlight is May 10 when the unveiling of the Three Saints’ Statues is performed before a huge crowd of devotees at 9 a.m. The ceremony takes place at the Saint Alfio’s Sanctuary, located in piazza St. Alfio, where the statues are usually kept. After that, the statues are placed on the carriage to be ready for the long procession. Later on, the first solemn procession during which the statues will be carried in procession throughout the historic center begins at 1 p.m. After the stop at the main church (Chiesa Madre di San Nicola) the procession is repeated at 5 p.m. and lasts late in to the night.

The last day of the festival (May 11) features a solemn Holy Mass, held at 7 p.m. at the main church, at which the Catania Archbishop will preside.

Sicilian cart parades will be performed on May 10 at 9 a.m. and May 13 in the afternoon at 5 p.m. The Festival will be complemented by live music and food booths selling arts and crafts and garlic and onions galore!

For more information, call the St. Alfio Sanctuary at 095-7806502 or the Trecastagni City Hall at 095-7020011 (both Italian speaking only). You can also check the updated schedule on the following website: www.santuariotrecastagni.it

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Family and friends of soccer player Piermario Morosini, 25, follow his coffin after the funeral service at a church on Thursday. (Photo by Reuters)

Thousands line streets for funeral of Livorno's 25-year-old soccer player (Story by Guardian.co.uk)

Casoria Contemporary Art Museum curator Antonio Manfredi torches a painting by French artist Séverine Bourguignon in front of his museum to protest under-funding of the arts in Italy. (Photo courtesy of Casoria Contemporary Art Museum/ Artinfo.com)

Naples museum director begins burning art to protest at lack of funding (Story by The Guardian)

Thousands of mourners lined the streets and packed into a suburban church in the northern Italian city of Bergamo for the funeral of the Livorno midfielder Piermario Morosini, who collapsed on the pitch and died last week.

Flowers, club scarves, football boots and banners with messages such as "Ciao Moro, you will always be in our hearts" hung on the railings outside the modern church in the Monterosso district of Bergamo where Morosini grew up.

Thousands of people applauded and touched Morosini's coffin as it was carried out of the church, draped in his No. 25 red Livorno shirt. Morosini, a former Italy Under-21 international, was 25 when he died.

The black and blue No. 8 shirt he wore as a youth player at his home club Atalanta was also put on the coffin as it was placed in a hearse. Fans lit flares and chanted his name.

"This has not only hit the family but the whole community and the whole of Italy," said Bergamo resident Gianpietro Foschi. Morosini collapsed on the pitch during a Serie B match between Livorno and Pescara on Saturday, prompting the cancellation of all Italian championship matches last weekend.

He was taken to hospital but doctors were unable to revive him. An autopsy failed to establish a cause of death but ruled out a heart attack or aneurysm. More tests were ordered. An inquiry has been launched into whether there were delays in trying to save Morosini's life. Controversially, defibrillators were available but were not used.

The inquiry is also looking into whether vital minutes were lost because a municipal police car blocked the entrance to the stadium, briefly preventing an ambulance getting in. Police smashed the window to move it.

Morosini's fate contrasted with the recovery of the Bolton Wanderers midfielder Fabrice Muamba, who suffered a cardiac arrest during an FA Cup match on 17 March. He was clinically dead for 78 minutes and 15 defibrillator shocks were applied to restart his heart. He was discharged from the hospital last Monday.

Morosini's death was all the more poignant because of his tragic family life. He was providing for his severely disabled younger sister after the death of their parents and the suicide of a brother, who was also disabled.

Atalanta said they would take care of the player's sister for the rest of her life.

It is a logic more often associated with terrorists or trapped and cornered desperadoes: "Meet my demands or another hostage goes the way of the last." Only in this case the hostages are works of art, and they are being sacrificed with the agreement of their creators.

As reported by Reuters, last week, the director of an art museum in the mafia-infested hinterland Antonio Manfredi set aflame a second painting of the museum’s collection, the one by Neapolitan artist Rosaria Matarese outside the Casoria Contemporary Art Museum, which is housed in the basement of a public school in the hinterland of the southern city.

It was the second day of a protest intended to draw official attention – and funds – to his beleaguered cultural outpost.

Antonio Manfredi of the Casoria Contemporary Art Museum (Cam) said the privately sponsored institution risked closure unless it received cash from the regional, national or European authorities.

"There's no money for upkeep. We were flooded recently. And there are tons of garbage mounting up outside," Manfredi told the Guardian.

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On Apr. 17, he launched what he termed "an art war to prevent the destruction of culture" by setting light to a painting by a French artist, Séverine Bourguignon, worth up to €10,000 (£8,200).

"This is a war. This is a revolution," Manfredi said. "And in a revolution, there are winners and losers."

He vowed to continue destroying works from the permanent collection at the rate of one a day until someone took notice of Cam's plight.

"There are about 1,000 works, so this could go on for years," he said.

Bourguignon followed the destruction of her work, Promenade, on a Skype link from Paris.

"I feel as if I am in mourning," she said. "It is very sad that they burned my painting. We hoped until the very last minute that someone would step in.

"And now I have to fix in my mind that I will never see that work again.

But I hope it'll be worthwhile.

"At least people heard about what is happening in Italy and to culture everywhere. It's been useful."

Manfredi said. "I tell you, it's not nice setting light to works of art. It's terrible. Each one has its own story," he said.

The Cam, which houses works by European, African and Chinese artists, is in the area outside Naples that provided the setting for Roberto Saviano's non-fiction book Gomorrah, a global bestseller which was made into a film. Manfredi said he had run into financial difficulties after putting on an exhibition aimed at the local mafia, the Camorra.

"You can't do that and then go and ask for money from companies in the area that are in the grip of the Camorra," he said. "Some pay [the mobsters] protection money. Others are actually controlled by them."

Manfredi said he wanted not just public money, but official support "because in this area, if you don't have backing from the authorities, you're in serious danger".

Himself an artist, he said that a month ago he had set fire to one of his own works and then sent photocopies of the works in Cam's collection to the chair of the European parliament's culture and education commission, the culture minister in Rome and the regional governor in Naples, warning them of what he intended to do. But none had replied.

"My fear is that they'll let me go ahead and burn the lot," he said.

English: January Italian: Gennaio

English: May Italian: Maggio

English: February Italian: Febbraio

English: June Italian: Giugno

English: March Italian: Marzo

English: July Italian: Luglio

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January through July in Italian

English: April Italian: Aprile

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Taking Back Sunday takes ce After the show, John Nolan, lead guitar and back-up vocalist and Shaun Cooper, bass guitarist talked with Armed Forces Network (AFN) reporter Julie Shaw. Here is what they had to say.

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haw: How did you start working with Navy Entertainment to perform for service members?

Nolan: Navy Entertainment came to us and we were really psyched about that. Performing for military members is a really cool opportunity. It’s something we’ve wanted to do more of but we hadn't gotten the chance yet and when Navy Entertainment came to us with an offer to do this we were really excited.

Cooper: We got asked to go to the Naval Medical Center in Bethesda, MD and we were playing in Washington, D.C. so it was a short drive. We went and visited with a lot of injured Marines and through that it kind of channeled into getting the opportunity to come overseas and come to the bases and play.

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haw: Do you hope to continue to do these kinds of tours for the military or is this a one-time thing?

with our friends for a living because of all the hard work the troops do. We’re very fortunate to be able to do that. Coming here and doing this in such a beautiful place is amazing.

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haw: What do you think is most beneficial about doing these kinds of performances?

N: Well, it’s really hard to talk about this without sounding cliché, but when we play shows like this it doesn’t feel like it’s about us and a lot of times when your performing a concert, even though you’re playing to your fans, you think a lot about yourself and what you’re doing on stage and how people are reacting to you. Doing these shows I don’t have that feeling at all.

It just feels like you’re here to make sure everybody is being thoroughly entertained. It reminds you that what you’re doing isn’t really about you, that it’s about trying to give people a release in a fun atmosphere for a moment.

N: We’d love to do more of it. I think they’re kind of taking a chance on us, kind of testing us out and seeing if they’ll give us more opportunities to do things like this. But we want to do as much of this as we can. It’s a really cool thing. We want to do a lot of it.

It’s very satisfying and cool for us. It’s not like we feel like we’re doing something very amazing or selfless. It makes us feel good. I think everybody feels good at the end of the night.

C: The troops do so much for us, the least we can do is come and play shows for them. We get to play music

(U.S. Navy photos by MC2 Gary Prill and MR2 Gary Spence/Released)

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Moving this summer?

Start planning now, be flexible!

BY DOMENICO MESSINA Director, Personal Property Shipping Office (PPSO), NAVSUP FLC - Sigonella April through September are very busy months for the moving industry and Department of Defense personnel. During the busiest moving period, government moving service providers are stretched to capacity and often times are forced to perform services with limited packing crews, trucks in short supply, and full storage facilities loaded to capacity. However, each person can manage unforeseen changes in their move plans by being informed, planning ahead, and remaining flexible.

Before you move: Moving is stressful enough, but knowing what to expect during the move can calm anxieties. Before you make your move application plans or contact the local PPSO, please go to www.move.mil, for updated information, customer information videos and articles regarding shipping entitlements, claims, privately owned vehicles and much more.

If you are married, encourage your spouse to participate in pre-move or self-counseling process. After all, in most instances the spouse at home will be the one there when the movers show up. Together, the sponsor and spouse are more likely to communicate all their moving needs. If one of you, spouse or sponsor, is not available to supervise the move, then the remaining party will be prepared to supervise the move in the event of an absence of a spouse or sponsor. Members and their spouses should know all moving documents they must receive, review, sign, and why these documents are important for a successful move. Both spouse and sponsor should know what actions to take in case of difficulty during a move and know their personal responsibilities in releasing and accepting shipments to the moving company.

Moving weight allowances are determined by the member’s grade in accordance with applicable Joint Travel Regulation Volume 1 or Joint Federal Travel Regulation Volume 2, Service Regulations and policy guidance. Ultimately, members are

responsible for keeping personal property limits within their weight allowances. To avoid excess costs, take the time early in advance of the move date to estimate your shipment weight. You will then have sufficient time to dispose of personal things you no longer use to reduce your potential excess costs. If you decide to keep all your goods and possibly ship above your weight allowance, you need to budget to pay the excess cost, which can be quite substantive in most cases.

To estimate the weight of household goods, start with the net weights of all shipments of your last move. Normally your shipment documents from your previous move will indicate the total weight shipped to your current duty station. Be sure to include all shipments at government expense still in storage, if applicable, as well as weights for any personally procured moves. Add weights for all household items you acquired since you last moved, such as furniture, hobby equipment, tools, books, collectables and electronics.

Many Service members are familiar with the “1,000-poundsper-room” estimate. Unfortunately, families often forget to include rooms such as storage sheds, large closets, yards, garages, carports, basements, and other hidden areas. That’s why it’s best to start your estimate with all weights from your last move, and then adjust for what you recently acquired. Remember, an estimate is simply that, a “best guess” estimate of what you intend on shipping. It’s not an official weight.

Another way to control your shipment weight is to estimate weight for the member’s Professional Gear, or “Pro-Gear”, if any.

Pro-Gear is any “article of Household Goods in a member’s possession needed for the performance of official duties at the next or later destination.” Some examples of professional books, papers and equipment (PBP&E) are: reference materials; equipment peculiar to technicians; mechanics; specialized clothing

such as diving suits, astronaut' suits, flying suits and helmets, band uniforms, chaplains' vestments, and other specialized apparel not normal or usual uniform or clothing in the member’s possession needed for the performance of official duties. The weight of pro gear is not counted against member’s weight allowance but to be validated, the sponsor must: 1). Declare pro gear at counseling; 2). Separate pro gear during packing by the movers, and 3).

Ensure movers weigh pro gear separately and mark boxes as “pro gear” on the inventory before signing shipping documents.

Types of items considered pro gear are reference material; specialized instruments; specialized tools; clothing; and official awards. Pro gear does not include sports equipment or office, household, or shop furniture and fixtures such as desks, cabinets, and racks.

Making your move application: Contact your local personal property staff or “self-counsel” with Defense Personal Property System (DPS). If you plan to move soon and have your official Permanent Change of Station orders, don’t wait, get started now. DPS online is available 24/7 for you to initiate your moving application. Just go to the DPS website at ( http://www.move.mil/home.htm ). A user identification and password is required for self-counseling access. DPS has been extremely innovative in that it allows members to manage their move from origin pickup to destination delivery.

Additional features of DPS are online claims functionality, shipment tracking and Customer Satisfaction Surveys (CSS). Of course traditional appointments can still be coordinated with your local Personal Property Shipping Office. If you’re ready, “It’s your Move.” Contact the local personal property office at e-mail: ppso-sigonella@eu.navy.mil or phone DSN: 624-4123 / 4164 / 4179 / 4162 for additional information.

Friday, 27 APR 12 *Breakfast: Rolled Oats, Grilled Sausage Links, Oven Fried Bacon, Asstd Omelets, Eggs to Order, Roasted Potatoes, Waffles, Asstd Doughnuts, Apple Fritters. *Lunch: New England Clam Chowder, Fried/Baked Pollok Fish, Pork Chop , Mushroom Gravy, Steamed Rice, Roasted Garlic Potatoes, Steamed Asparagus, Fried Cauliflower, Lemon Cookies, Cheese Cake, Chocolate Cream Pudding.

Speed line: Grilled Cheese/Hamburger, Baked Beans, French Fried Potatoes. *Dinner: Cream Of Mushroom Soup, Cantonese Spareribs, Farfalle al Ragu’, Pork Fried Rice, Steamed Whole Corn, Seasoned Spinach, Lemon Cookies, Cheese Cake, Chocolate Cream Pudding.

Tuesday, 01 MAY 12 *Breakfast: Farina, Oven Fried Bacon, Asstd Omelets, Eggs to Order, Roasted Potatoes, Waffles, Biscuits and Gravy, Asstd Doughnuts, Blueberry Muffins. *Lunch: Cream of Asparagus Soup, BBQ Spareribs, Southern Fried Chicken, Chicken Gravy, Mashed Potatoes, Hopping John, Corn on the Cob, Southern Style Greens, Jalapeno Corn Bread, German Chocolate Cake, Cherry Pie. *Speed line: Corn Dog, Onion Rings.

Dinner: Beef Rice Soup, Sauerbraten, Lasagna, Lyonnaise Rice, Vegetable Stir Fry, Steamed Asparagus, Brown Gravy, German Chocolate Cake, Cherry Pie .

Saturday, 28 APR 12 *Breakfast: Farina, Grilled Ham Slices, Oven Fried Bacon, Asstd Omelets, Eggs to Order, Roasted Potatoes, Buttermilk Pancakes, Asstd Doughnuts, Butterhorns. *Brunch: Breakfast Items, Beef Vegetable Soup, Chicken Nuggets, French Fries, Mixed Vegetables, Broccoli, Sweet & Sour Sauce, Chocolate Drop Cookies, Apple Crisp. *Dinner: Manhattan Clam Chowder, El Rancho Stew, Mashed Potatoes, Chicken Gravy, Steamed Rice, Green Kale, Peas & Mushroom, Chocolate Drop Cookies, Apple Crisp

Wednesday, 02 MAY 12 *Breakfast: Rolled Oats, Creamed Ground Beef, Oven Fried Bacon, Asstd Omelets, Eggs to Order, Roasted Potatoes, Blueberry Pancakes, Asstd Doughnuts, Bear Claw. *Lunch: Beef Vegetable Soup, Breaded Pork Steaks, Savory Baked Chicken, Potatoes Au Gratin, Oriental Rice, Cauliflowers, Tangy Spinach, Cherry Cheese Cake, Chewy Nut Bars, Cream Puffs. *Speed line: Grilled Cheese/Hamburger, Baked Beans, French Fried Potatoes. *Dinner: Minestrone Soup, Fish Portion, Spaghetti w/Meat Sauce, Steamed Rice, Brown Gravy, Peas & Carrots, Wax Beans, Cherry Cheese Cake, Chewy Nut Bars, Cream Puffs.

Sunday, 29 APR 12 *Breakfast: Rolled Oats, Grilled Minute Steak, Oven Fried Bacon, French Toast Puff, Asstd Omelets, Eggs to Order, Roasted Potatoes, Asstd Doughnuts, Kolaches. *Brunch: Breakfast Items, Bean & Bacon Soup, Breaded Pork Chop, Italian Roasted Potatoes, Seasoned Green Beans, Glazed Carrots, Yellow Cake w/ Frosting, Hermits. *Dinner: Split Pea Soup, Turkey Ala King, Aztec Rice, Black-eye Peas, Fried Cauliflower, Yellow Cake w/ Frosting, Hermits.

Monday, 30 APR 12 *Breakfast: Hominy Grits, Minced Beef on Toast, Oven Fried Bacon, Asstd Omelets, Eggs to Order, Roasted Potatoes, French Toast, Asstd Doughnuts, Streusel Coffee Cake. *Lunch: Chicken Noodle Soup, Rosemary Roast Turkey, Baked Fish, Mashed Potatoes, Seasoned Summer Squash, Steamed Peas, Turkey Gravy, Oatmeal Raisin Cookies, Banana Cake, Dutch Apple Pie. *Speed line: Pizza *Dinner: Pepper Pot Soup, Linguine Carbonara, Baked Chicken Quartered , Baked Potatoes, Collard Greens, Calico Cabbage, Brown Gravy, Oatmeal Raisin Cookies, Banana Cake, Dutch Apple Pie .

Thursday, 03 MAY 12 *Breakfast: Hominy Grits, Oven Fried Bacon, Corned Beef Hash, Asst Omelets, Eggs to Order, Roasted Potatoes, French Toast, Asstd Doughnuts, Raisin Muffin. *Lunch: Onion Soup, Asian Barbecue Turkey, Beef Stroganoff, Mashed Potatoes, Boiled Pasta, Chicken Gravy, Mix Vegetables, Simmered Cauliflower, Vanilla Cookies, Devil’s Food Cake.

Speedline: Assorted Pizza..

Dinner: Chicken Noodle Soup, Meat Loaf, Grilled Cheese Burger, Oven Browned Potatoes, Corn O’ Brien, Simmered Carrots, Vanilla Cookies, Devil’s Food Cake.

Friday, 04 MAY 12 *Breakfast: Rolled Oats, Grilled Sausage Links, Oven Fried Bacon, Asstd Omelets, Eggs to Order, Roasted Potatoes, Waffles, Asstd Doughnuts, Cinnamon Rolls. *Lunch: Cream of Mushroom Soup, Lasagna, Tempura Fish, Baked Fish, Steamed Rice, Calico Cabbage, Herbed Broccoli, Strawberry Cake, Lemon Meringue Pie, Fruit Gelatin.

Speed line: Grilled Cheese/Hamburger, Baked Beans, French Fried Potatoes. *Dinner: Egg Drop Soup, Chicken Cacciatore, Farfalle Seafood, Rice Pilaf, Southern Green Beans, Savory Squash, Strawberry Cake, Lemon Meringue Pie, Fruit Gelatin.

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Can you handle the Command Challenge?

MWR’s annual Command Challenge happens Friday, May 18 at the NAS II sports field! It’s your chance to prove that your command is the best! Get a team together and get ready to battle your way to the top, win a trophy, bragging rights and funds for your next command function!

This challenge is open to active duty military, their spouses, DoD and Local National employees. Teams will consist of up to 15 participants and must include at least three females. The idea is for your command team to earn the most points by making a team banner and competing in a series of events that will involve items like trikes, hop along balls, scooters, slip-n-slides and wiffle balls.

Glory. Honor. Prestige. That is what you have to gain by participating in this challenge. Even more importantly, you can win money for your next command function. The first place winner will win $300, second place gets $200, third will take $100, and the team exhibiting the best sportsmanship will get $100, too.

This is an opportunity to prove to Sigonella what you already know, that your command is better than everyone else’s. Get involved today by contacting Adult Sports Coordinator Brandon Donalson today at 335-349-115 or Brandon.donalson@eu.navy.mil.

MIdtOwNS MOvIe theaterS &D CHEDULE

Wednesday, May 2 5:00 PM 5:30 PM 7:30 PM 8:00 PM

TP Good Deeds The Vow This Means War Wanderlust

PG-13 PG-13 R R

Thursday, May 3 Friday, April 27 5:00 PM 5:30 PM 7:30 PM 8:00 PM

Gone Wrath of the Titans The Vow Act of Valor

PG-13 PG-13 PG-13 R

Saturday, April 28 2:00 PM 2:30 PM 4:30 PM 5:00 PM 7:30 PM

The Lorax The Vow The Lucky One TP Good Deeds This Means War

PG PG-13 PG-13 PG-13 R

Sunday, April 29 2:00 PM 2:30 PM 4:30 PM 5:00 PM 7:30 PM

The Lucky One The Vow Gone This Means War Wanderlust

PG-13 PG-13 PG-13 R R

Tuesday, May 1 5:00 PM 5:30 PM 7:30 PM 8:00 PM

Gone Ghost Rider 2 Wrath of the Titans Wanderlust

PG-13 PG-13 PG-13 R

5:00 PM 5:30 PM 7:30 PM 8:00 PM

The Lucky One TP Good Deeds Gone This Means War

PG-13 PG-13 PG-13 R

Friday, May 4 5:00 PM 5:30 PM 7:30 PM 8:00 PM

The Vow TP Good Deeds Silent House Act of Valor

PG-13 PG-13 R R

Saturday, May 5 2:00 PM 2:30 PM 4:30 PM 5:00 PM 7:30 PM

Dr. Seuss’ The Lorax The Lucky One A Thousand Words The Vow Silent House

PG PG-13 PG-13 PG-13 R

Sunday, May 6 2:00 PM 2:30 PM 4:30 PM 5:00 PM 7:30 PM

Dr. Seuss’ The Lorax The Vow A Thousand Words The Lucky One Gone

COMING SOON: A Thousand Words, Friends with Kids, Project X, Silent House, John Carter, Mirror Mirror, American Reunion, 21 Jump Street, Three Stooges, Bullet To The Head

PG PG-13 PG-13 PG-13 PG-13

ESCRIPTIONS

A THOUSAND WORDS….PG-13 STARRING: Eddie Murphy, Cliff Curtis and Kerry Washington

After stretching the truth on a deal with a spiritual guru, literary agent Jack McCall finds a Bodhi tree on his property. Its appearance holds a valuable lesson on the consequences of every word we speak. (1 hr. 31 min.)

SILENT HOUSE…….R STARRING: Zac Efron, Taylor Schilling and Blythe Danner

A Marine travels to North Carolina after serving three tours in Iraq and searches for the unknown woman he believes was his good luck charm during the war. (1 hr. 25 min.)

THE LUCKY ONE…………...PG-13 STARRING: Elizabeth Olsen, Adam Trese and Eric Sheffer Stevens

Trapped inside her family's lakeside retreat, a young woman finds she is unable to contact the outside world as events become increasingly ominous in and around the house. (1 hr. 41 min.)

THE VOW…………….…PG-13 STARRING: Rachel McAdams, Channing Tatum and Sam Neill

A car accident puts Paige (McAdams) in a coma, and when she wakes up with severe memory loss, her husband Leo (Tatum) works to win her heart again. (1 hr. 44 min.)

Movie schedule is subject to change.

Please call to confirm.

Movie Hotline: 624-4248

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Find the words!

Types of Cheese AMERICAN ASADERO ASIAGO BLEUE BRICK CHEDDAR COALHO COLBY COTIJA CREAM CRIOLLO CROWLEY FETA GOAT

Find the way!

Mojito

GORGONZOLA LIMBURGER MANTEIGA MONTEREYJACK MOZZARELLA MUENSTER PANELA PEPPERJACK PROVOLONE REINO RICOTTA ROMANO SWISS

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Sudoku!

Didyouknow?

Gelso Bianco

A 75 year old person will have slept about 23 years.

Mosquitos are more attracted to the color blue than any other color.

The price of the Titanic was $7.5 million and the price of the Titanic movie was 200 million.

Ants can pull 30 times their own weight and lift 50 times their own weight.

A person eats around 60,000 pounds worth of food during his life which is the equivalent of six elephants.

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NOTICE AUTOMOBILES 1998 BMW 323, V-6, 5 speed manual, 2 door, hatchback, very well maintained. 255K kilometers, runs great coast to coast. $5K. Contact Oliver at 3494005667 or email: aligee15122@gmail.com 2001 Opel Corsa Comfort, 1.2 liter engine, 148,000 km, 5 speed standard, AM/FM cassette, power windows, new tires, runs good, A/C good, mechanically sound, good island car. $1,900 OBO. Call Tom 320382-5164.

1991 dark grey Mitsubishi GLX 2500 turbo diesel, radio, A/C, new off road tires, great condition, 160,000 KM. Asking 3000 Euro OBO. Call Armando at 3489128930.

2004 Volvo v50 2.0 diesel Manual, A/C, 140 horsepower, black with beige interior, 170,000 KM. €4,500.

Drives great! Contact Peppe at 3496511083.

1994 Mercedes C200. New clutch, motor mounts, complete exhaust

and much more. Available at end of May. Asking $2,000. Contact Dave at 3470 599-676.

2007 Harley Davidson Street Glide.

Vivid black. 19,000 miles. 20K service done. Too many extras to list. Asking $16,000.00. Call 342-581-3500.

FOR SALE 1994 Yamaha clavinova, black, good condition, $100 OBO. Contact Nancy at 3460258473.

stations for refreshments, children's bicycle safety, helmet fitting, and registration. Please contact the Red Cross at 624 4900 for information.".

PTO board members needed for all positions. Contact current PTO President ElisaThompson (thompsonelisa@ymail.com) or PTO teacher representatives, Sallie Davis (sallie.davis@eu.dodea.edu) or Cathy Indresano (catherine.indresano@eu.dodea.edu).

Burley encore bike trailer. This trailer can be used for one or two kids.

Excellent shape with two bike attachments. $435 new the first $200 takes it away. Call Chris at 624-1236 or email at gusnboogs@msn.com.

VOLUNTEER S Volunteers needed to help plan the Red Cross's Bike Rodeo and Bike to Work Day events in May. Attend the next Special Events Meetings on May 1 and May 8 at 1630 at the Red Cross office. Volunteers will organize

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The triennial Overseas Housing Allowance (OHA) Utility and Move-In Housing Allowance (MIHA) survey is open during all of April for personnel stationed in Italy. The voluntary survey is for military personnel who reside in privately leased quarters and receive an overseas housing allowance. Survey results will be used to update OHA utility and MIHA allowance rates for Italy. The Defense Travel Management Office (DTMO) encourages participation from every eligible service member. Individual responses will be held in strict confidence by DTMO and will not be shared with any other office or agency. The survey can be found at https://www.defensetravel.dod.mil/si te/aprutilmiha.cfm and will be active starting April 1 until the close of business April 30. The survey may take as much as 45 minutes to complete. The regional commander, Navy Region Europe, Africa, Southwest Asia will be coordinating survey participation for installations in Italy. If you have any questions or need more information, please contact the regional coordinators at DSN 314-626-2551.

S AW S A M I M A L S Lucky, 4 weeks, male, dog, brand new to our foster program but adjusting well. started his shots, microchipped.

Binks, 6 months, male, tuxedo, cat, shy but loves other animals. Current on shots, microchipped.

Gracie, medium to large, 5 months, female, black, dog, shy at first but warms up quickly. Loves other animals and people. current on shots, microchipped.

Max, 2 years, male, tuxedo, cat, an abandoned house cat that is very mellow and gets along with other dogs and people, current on shots, and microchipped.

Next pet relocation workshops on the May 4. Contact FFSC for more information.

To volunteer, adopt or foster, visit facebook.com/Sigonella.Animals or http://sigonellaanimalwelfaresociety.we bs.com/

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Agricultural information for travelers going to the U.S.

BY SCOTT SANNER U.S. Department of Agriculture adviser Before you depart for the United States, you should be aware of the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) guidelines for bringing agricultural items into the United States. USDA restricts or prohibits many of these items from entering the country because they could carry pests or diseases that could threaten human health or devastate the environment, crops, agricultural animals, ornamental plants and community landscapes. Items including fruits and vegetables, meat and dairy products, plant and plant products and seeds are among the items that USDA regulates.

Officers or agriculture specialists with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Customs and Border Protection (CBP) may inspect your baggage when you first arrive in the United States to ensure that the agricultural items you are carrying are allowable under USDA regulations. It is important that you declare all items that you are bringing into the U.S. as stated on the CBP declaration form.

Note: Individuals who fail to declare non-commercial agricultural items may be subject to penalties of up to $1,000 or more per violation. These penalties are based on authorities granted to USDA through the Plant Protection Act and the Animal Health Protection Act. The following food items are generally allowed entry: • Condiments such as oil, vinegar, mustard, catsup, pickles, syrup, honey without honey combs, jelly and jam.

• Foodstuffs such as bakery items, candy and chocolate.

• Hard cured cheeses without meat, such as parmesan or cheddar.

• Canned goods and goods in vacuum- packed jars (except those containing meat or poultry products) for personal use.

• Fish or fish products for personal use.

• Powdered drinks sealed in original containers with ingredients listed in English.

• Dry mixes containing dairy and egg ingredients (such as baking mixes, cocoa mixes, drink mixes, instant cake mixes, instant pudding mixes, liquid drink mixes containing reconstituted dry milk or dry milk products, potato flakes and infant formula) that are commercially labeled, presented in final finished packaging, and require no further manipulation of the product.

Remember, you must declare all food and agricultural products, including those listed above, to a CBP agriculture specialist or officer when you arrive in the United States.

Additionally, we encourage you to visit the Web sites below because these Federal agencies may also have regulatory authority over certain items arriving in passenger baggage: • U.S. Department of Interior’s Fish and Wildlife Service (www.fws.gov) • U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (www.cdc.gov) • Food and Drug Administration (www.fda.gov)

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