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December 10, 2010
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NAS Sigonella awards IDWO pins
Photo by MC2 Gary Prill, NPASE East
Harlem Globetrotters Mascot "Globie" signs basketballs during an autograph session for military members and their families on Nov. 30. The Harlem Globetrotters held a choreographed routine and game with the Washington Generals as part of a European tour sponsored by Morale, Welfare and Recreation, Navy Entertainment, and Armed Forces Entertainment.
Harlem Globetrotters thrill Sigonella crowd By Tracie Barnthouse The Signature Editor Judging by the reaction of the crowd, it’s hard to say who had more fun at the Harlem Globetrotter show on Nov. 30 in the NAS Sigonella Middle/High School gymnasium: the kids or their parents. In town as a part of an Armed Forces Entertainment, Navy Entertainment, and MWR Sigonella performance, the Harlem Globetrotters dazzled the audience with their amazingly choreographed routine, humor, and sheer basketball talent. The show opened with a rousing game of musical chairs, and one by
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one, the participants lost their seat by the Globetrotters’ mascot, Globie, who was ultimately defeated by one young competitor. Next up was a magic show featuring Globie with four NAS Sigonella service members. The service members were interlocked and held themselves up with only their legs. Following the opening act, the game got started, at first with an impressive show by the Washington Generals, but ultimately, the Globetrotters were victorious. The show featured the humor that the Globetrotters are known for, and had plenty of audience interaction, including a dance off between Globetrotter “Handles” Franklin and Dec. 11 H: 57 L: 38
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NAS Sigonella’s Commanding Officer, Capt. Scott Butler. “It’s like a dream come true,” said Franklin of being a member of the team. “I feel blessed and happy to be here. I’ve been driven to be a Trotter, studying all of the famous dribblers, from Marques Haynes, to Curly Neal, to Curly Boo Johnson and the great showmen like Showtime Gaffney, Showbiz Jackson, Goose Tatum, Geese Ausbie, Twiggy Sanders and Sweet Lou Dunbar.” Heather Cupp attended the show with her husband and family, including her daughter, Tori, who was GLOBETROTTERS, continued on page 12 Dec. 13 H: 62 L: 42
It’s that time of the year again, the town of Caltagirone will offer a plethora of Christmas events including Nativity Scenes displays, concerts, Christmas markets and arts and crafts fairs that will be open throughout December.
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By MC2 Gary Prill NPASE East Cmdr. Bruce J. Black, Commanding Officer U.S. Naval Computer and Telecommunication Station, Sicily and three other officers received the Navy’s newest warfare pin- the Information Dominance Warfare Officer (IDWO)- during an award ceremony held in a historical Greek amphitheater in Taormina, Sicily on Dec 2. Cmdr. Black, Cmdr. Michael B. Tanner, Lt. Cmdr. Martin J. Sabel, and Lt. Kirstein S. Lewis were pinned by Senior Chief Operation Specialist Michael Schurdell, one of the only people attached to Naval Air Station Sigonella currently wearing the pin. The IDWO warfare pin program was approved in February by Fleet Cyber Command, and a finalized instruction on the program was released Sept. 13 in OPNAV instruction 1412.13 making it the newest pin the Navy has put into effect for Sailors.
“Receiving the Information Dominance Warfare Officer pin has been one of the most tremendous accomplishments in my naval career,” said Lt. Kirstein S. Lewis. “I am honored to be part of the IDC community and was excited when the Navy established this qualification.” In order to obtain the IDWO designation, officers and enlisted have to demonstrate a specific knowledge skill and experience, along with proficiency at the professional level of competence to perform satisfactory in their assigned duties within the communication field. “Our computer networks are considered a weapon in today's war on terror. The enemy is becoming more advanced in information technology and constantly attempting to break into our networks to gain and/or destroy information remotely,” said Lewis. “With the creation of IDWO, continued on page 12
Four Officers from NCTS received the first Information Dominance Warfare Officer (IDWO) pin awarded from Naval Air Station Sigonella. The Pinning ceremony took place in a historical Greek Amphitheater in Taormina, Sicily. Dec. 15 H: 65 L: 37
The town of Modica is famous for its chocolate, but it has so much more to offer than just sweets. Tour this town this weekend!
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Dec. 16 H: 55 L: 38 Looking for something to do around Sicily this Holiday Season! Look no further ITT has you covered! On Saturday, December 18 in Acireale you have an opportunity to visit the famous 700th century Nativity Scene. A must see while in Sicily.
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