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SIGNATURE SIGONELLA, SICILY
VOL. 29 NO. 23
JUNE
15, 2012
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New CPPD Commanding Officer visits Sigonella
Capt. John Newcomer, commanding officer for the Center for Personal and Professional Development (CPPD), conducted a town hall meeting with Sailors at Naval Air Station (NAS) Sigonella to discuss issues of training, career development and attending college. Newcomer assumed the duties as commanding officer of CPPD on March 28 and is touring various installations visiting with local CPPD offices and Navy College offices to discuss training programs and Tuition Assistance. (U.S. Navy photo by MR1 Gary Spence/Released)
BY MR1 GARY SPENCE NAS Sigonella Public Affairs Capt. John Newcomer, commanding officer for the Center for Personal and Professional Development (CPPD) headquartered in Virginia Beach, Va., conducted a town hall meeting with Sailors of Naval Air Station (NAS) Sigonella, June 8. Newcomer assumed command of CPPD on March 28, and is touring various installations, visiting with local CPPD offices and Navy College offices to discuss training programs and Tuition Assistance. CPPD is the Navy's learning center of excellence that equips Sailors to think critically, act responsibly, and lead proactively through its training courses and the Navy's voluntary education program. In addition to teaching Sailors about the benefits of furthering their education, Newcomer was also able to deliver the graduation address at the graduation recognition ceremony for the Class of 2012.
“This is my first graduation ceremony to attend," said Newcomer. "It’s a great opportunity to come out here and watch the Sailors graduate. Knowing first hand what they’ve done and gone through is impressive.” Thirty nine people graduated with degrees ranging from an Associate's to a Master's from one of the following: Ashford University, Bellevue University, Coastline Community College, Central Texas College, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, State University of New York, University of Phoenix and University of Maryland University College. For active duty Sailors, taking college classes and balancing work responsibilities can be an undertaking, but it is one that reaps high reward. "While getting my degree does help with my career now, it also provides better opportunities for me when I get out of the
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Capt. John Newcomer delivers the graduation address to the Class of 2012. (U.S. Navy photo by MR1 Gary Spence/Released)
Navy," said Mass Communications Specialist 1st Class Christopher Delano who graduated Summa Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Science degree in Mass Communications. "I plan to continue my education and am working on obtaining my Master's degree."
OF THE WEEK
“Be more concerned with your character than your reputation, because your character is what you really are, while your reputation is merely what others think you are.” – John Wooden Square Dance Exhibition
St. John the Baptist Festival
Seeing Sicily’s sights
Sigonella Elementary students learn an American classic.
Acitrezza celebrates their patron saint.
HM2 Matthew Clutter writes about his experience.
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