Sigonella Swimmers Take Gold
New Navy Leadership at 5th Fleet
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Deadline for Opting Into Blended Retirement System Looms By Janine Scianna NAS Sigonella Public Affairs
Starting in 2019, all service members will be automatically enrolled in a retirement system. For those who joined the military prior to Jan. 1, 2005, you never had a choice—you will remain in the current defined benefit system that pays a pension after 20+ years of service. And for those who joined after Jan. 1, 2018, you have been automatically enrolled in the new blended retirement system (BRS), which is a three-pronged system consisting of a pension, matching TSP contributions, and a potential mid-career continuation bonus. But for service members who joined before 2018 and have less than 12 years of service, you still have a few weeks to decide if you want to opt into the new BRS. This is a highly individual choice and one only you can make, so make sure to do as much research as you can to weigh the tradeoffs. After Dec. 31, 2018, you no longer will have a choice and will be grandfathered into the existing retirement system. The BRS still relies on a pension for the majority of its benefits—service members who serve 20 or more years will receive a percentage of their basic pay upon retirement depending on the number of years served, albeit at a slightly reduced amount compared to the existing pension system. But they can also receive matching government contributions into their TSP retirement 401(k) accounts, which is not an option for those under the old system. To maximize the matching funds, you will need to contribute 5% of your pay into
your TSP. If you do this, the government will also contribute 5%. A third benefit of the BRS is the eligibility to receive continuation pay—a one-time, midcareer bonus payment in exchange for an agreement to perform additional obligated service. The amount will range from 2.5 to 13 times your regular pay, and will depend on the Navy’s retention needs and whether your position requires specialty skills or is hard-to-fill. Continuation pay is in addition to any other career field-specific incentives or retention bonuses you may be eligible to receive. So, the choice is yours, but only for two more weeks. After that, you will automatically be subject to the existing pension system. For service members who do not intend on serving a full 20 years, the BRS probably makes a lot of sense. You will get something for your service—your matching TSP contributions and their growth—even if you do not make a career of it. To enroll in the BRS, log into MyPay before Dec. 31. Remember that your choice is final, and you cannot make any changes after the fact. Once you are enrolled, double check your TSP contribution to ensure that you receive the government matching benefit. You will automatically receive the 1% government contribution but will need to manually increase your contribution to 5% to get the full government match. For those who are unsure of whether the BRS is right for them, there is plenty of literature and even calculators that will allow you to tinker with hypothetical service scenarios. Visit https://
militarypay.defense.gov/BlendedRetirement to explore all of the resources available to you, or reach out to your Command Financial Specialist or the
Fleet and Family Support Center on NAS I to talk about your options. Arm yourself with information and make a confident choice.
New Performance Evaluation Tool Tested by Fleet Sailors From Navy Personnel Command Public Affairs
MILLINGTON, Tenn. (NNS) -- After a major phase of fleet testing Nov. 30, the Navy is making great progress in fielding an enhanced and modern performance evaluation system that emphasizes quality feedback to improve individual and unit performance — what many consider a must in an era of great power competition. “The Navy the nation needs requires leaders of competence and character throughout the fleet. We’re focused on driving culture change that places greater value on the professional and personal development of every member of the team through inspired coaching and effective performance assessment,” said Rear Adm. Jeff Hughes, commander, Navy Personnel Command. Feedback from numerous focus groups, application of human behavioral science, use of commercial IT systems and analytic methodology all contributed to the proposed design concept. The new evaluation system will be an online, web-based application accessible from a Sailor’s work or personal computer, tablet or smart phone. “A new process with better tools is only part of this modernization effort. We need to provide more candid and meaningful feedback to each other. Sailors are telling us this is important to them. We need to enhance the process and use modern tools to best accomplish this,” Hughes said. The new evaluation system places greater value on merit over seniority or tenure. It eliminates “forced distribution,” with relative ranking against peers in categorized groups within a command, and instead rates a
Sailor’s performance on paygrade-based objective standards. These standards are captured in trait categories that reflect key attributes of professional competence and character. Sailors are evaluated on value statements from within these trait categories using an expanded 9-point scale for greater accuracy and distinction. The evaluator responds intuitively during a short, timed window when providing a score for each value statement. This approach will apply to both the proposed coaching and evaluation processes. The recently completed test phase focused primarily on the coaching phase. A major part of this modernized performance assessment approach is a shift to greater emphasis on coaching. The multi-source assessment and feedback tool is a commercially developed web-based application that supports the coaching process, and is designed to deliver candid, open and actionable feedback to the Sailor. The formal performance evaluation (EVAL or FITREP) tool will look nearly identical, but will involve only the rater, senior rater and the individual being rated. The coaching process starts with a self-assessment, then combines input from subordinates, peers and the direct supervisor to provide comprehensive feedback through various perspectives to each Sailor. Assessments can be requested by the Sailor or the supervisor. An information rich report is then made available for the Sailor and the supervisor to discuss performance and chart a way forward to drive self and unit improvement. This process and tool will better enable coaching sessions, which just aren’t occurring across the fleet today like they should. The tool will not only be avail-
able for periodically scheduled sessions, but also on demand for when a Sailor or the supervisor desires a coaching event. “We completed a fleet-wide test with approximately 10,000 Sailors from 140 diverse active-duty and Reserve component commands representing numerous Navy communities. We sequenced numerous waves of commands throughout the two-month test period to rapidly incorporate feedback as we learned while bringing more units into the test population,” Hughes said. "Additionally, we are gaining greater fleet feedback on their assessment of the proposed traits and value statements and the 9-point grading scale.” “Initial feedback is that both the process and tool support a quality and efficient coaching session as envisioned,” Hughes said, “We expect to complete the data analysis phase by the end of January.” This constitutes the third of five test phases leading to the delivery of the coaching portion of the new system in mid-2019 and the evaluation portion soon after. The plan is to introduce this new design concept across the entire fleet through the coaching phase while still using the current EVAL and FITREP system before we transition to the new evaluation process. This will allow for much better mid-term counseling across the fleet next year and set the conditions for a smooth transition to the enhanced evaluation system. Please visit MyNavy Portal at https://www.mnp. navy.mil/group/performance to access a link to perform a self-assessment using the coaching tool. Additionally, a demonstration video and the training/reference products used by the fleet test participants will also be available for you to view.
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Lt. Lloyd Wicker, NAS Sigonella Chaplain English philosopher and statesman Francis Bacon once said, “It's not what we eat, but what we digest that makes us strong; not what we gain, but what we save that makes us rich; not what we read, but what we remember that makes us learned; and not what we profess, but what we practice that gives us integrity.” As we approach the end of 2018, it is a good time to do some personal reflection. With the changing of the calendar we often reflect back on the past year and significant events or achievements. But how have you developed your character this past year? How have your relationships improved over the course of 2018? Integrity means wholeness or consistency. A person with integrity is consistent in what he or she says and does. It means there is no gap in your life between the way things are and the way things ought to be. Integrity is the basis for relationships and the foundation upon which success is built; if that foundation is compromised, success becomes impossible.
Author and speaker John Maxwell calls integrity an “inside job” and says that people with integrity issues tend to look outside themselves to explain deficiencies in character. Integrity is not determined by our upbringing and circumstances. As we grow older, we get to make choices—for good or bad. Integrity is not based on earned titles, ranks, or credentials. And integrity is not to be confused with reputation, either. You can be doing everything right on the outside and still get the wrong results—a sure sign that something needs to be changed on the inside. Strengthening personal integrity deserves a prominent place on anyone’s list of New Year’s resolutions. Sound integrity will eliminate those compromising situations you may find yourself in. It’ll keep your priorities focused. It’ll help you when others criticize you unfairly, and when criticism is valid, integrity will help you accept what they say, learn from it, and keep growing. Looking ahead to a New Year,
Maxwell offers three practical steps to help you strengthen your integrity “muscle”. First, commit yourself to honesty, reliability, and confidentiality. It is a conscious decision you need to make before a crisis hits. Choose to live by a strict moral code and stick to it no matter what. Second, decide ahead of time that you don’t have a price. Decide now that your integrity is not for sale—not for power, revenge, pride, or money. Finally, commit each day to do what you should before what you want to do. If you feel that you have compromised your integrity, it doesn't mean that you have become worthless or useless. It means that you need to take the necessary steps to make things right. You can't live on yesterday's integrity. Neither should you let yesterday's mistakes hold you back. Integrity is now. It is an ongoing process and we have to live it every single day of our lives. Maintaining your integrity, or regaining your integrity, is a matter of playing by the rules, getting rid of your excuses, and doing
what it takes to straighten things out. Don’t do today what you wouldn’t feel comfortable reading about in the paper tomorrow. Your base chaplains are here to help get you on the right path. You can start by visiting the Naval Air Station Sigonella Chapel Facebook page at www.facebook.com/NavalAirStationSigonellaChapel or by calling the NAS I Chapel at DSN 624-3975 or the NAS II Chapel at 624-9049. Let us reflect on the blessings and lessons learned from 2018 and strive to achieve even greater personal integrity in 2019!
Commanding Officer's Suggestion Box The ICE/CO Suggestion Box is for our community and Commanding Officer to discuss, with an eye toward constant improvement, how we are excelling* and how we can improve**. The community is strongly encouraged to leave contact information when submitting comments. This ensures that a response will come directly to you. The Signature and NASSIG Facebook Page typically publish comments and responses for the benefit of the Sigonella community. Comments/suggestions are useful when objective, constructive, and specific. ICE/CO Sug-
gestion Box is NOT a forum for mean-spirited attacks. Anonymous comments will be published only if they benefit the greater community at large. * If you submit a "BZ" about a specific person or department, PLEASE PROVIDE YOUR NAME in order to ensure comment authenticity and therefore publicly recognize employees or organizations. ** The Commanding Officer will ensure a response to all signed comments/suggestions and the vast majority of anonymous ones but reserves the right to disregard
those comments/suggestions disinterested in the spirit of the program! There are two ways to submit; go to: 1) Interactive Customer Evaluation (ICE) home page on a One-Net computer at: http://ice.disa.mil, All Sigonella services are found under the Navy Europe Listing in the scroll-down menu. – or – 2) NAS Sigonella's website www.cnic.navy.mil/Sigonella, go to the "About" drop down menu and click on "CO Suggestion Box".
Interactive Customer Evaluation Comment Regarding Marinai Water Outages:
No one has been able to explain the frequent water outages in Marinai Housing. This is frustrating as we try to cook and clean without water. This has been a constant issue and I would like the Housing office to address it and what the resolution is going to be. The lack of communication on this issue is impacting morale for Marinai residents.
Response:
Thank you for your comment and I apologize for the recent water outages. The unforeseen water outages that occurred were due to numerous issues with the electric power grid off base. During the last three to four weeks, power has been flickering and on and off due to weather events. If there is no electricity, the water pumps can’t pump. Marinai’s water systems shut down twice, suspending water supply for 20 minutes. Since then, Pizzarotti has been in contact with representatives from the electric company to be assured that the issues with the electricity supply will be corrected. In response to the water pump issue, Pizzarotti recently installed a new emergency generator that is hooked up to a backup pump that will turn on if the primary emergency generator fails for any reason. This new equipment will ensure that going forward, water pressure is maintained in Marinai even during electrical outages. For scheduled and unscheduled emergency services interruptions, Housing/Pizzarotti informs affected residents with door leaflets and/or Facebook posts. Sometimes notices do not immediately get issued for unscheduled outages because Pizzarotti is in the process of troubleshooting and estimating how long an outage will last. Most episodes are solved within minutes, but you can always call Pizzarotti’s service desk for updates at 095 518 3394. Last year, Housing spent $600,000 to the upgrade Marina’s water system which included installing new equipment and implementing new testing standards to the increase the quality of the water. All water continues to meet and exceed all U.S. drinking water standards. If you have any issues or comments, you can always call the Housing Director, Peter Faulk, at DSN 624-4070 or peter.faulk@eu.navy.mil.
Comment Regarding NAS 1 Barber Shop:
This comment is in regards to the Barber shop on NAS 1 which I believe is run by the NEX. My husband received a buzz cut there, and now has a bacterial infection from what we believe may have been a razor that was not properly disinfected before use. When he went to medical about his symptoms, they suggested it was likely the caused by his recent haircut.
Response:
Thank you for your feedback regarding our Barber/Salon facility on NAS 1. Our bar-
ber facilities follow standard operating procedures which includes utilizing clippercide spray to disinfect clippers after each use. The U.S. Naval Hospital Sigonella’s preventive medicine department performs quarterly inspections on our facilities. I encourage you to provide more information on when the haircut occurred so the NEX can investigate this incident. While the NEX has not heard of any other cases, they will request preventative medicine to perform an out of cycle inspection. Thank you again for your submission. Your feedback allows us to continuously improve NEX operations. Future questions or concerns can be directed to Narad Ramsaran, the NEX General Manager, at narad.ramsaran@nexweb.org or by phone at DSN 624-4423.
Comment Regarding Chock Full of Nuts/Piazza Pizza:
This comment is specifically for the Chocks Full of Nuts/Piazza Pizza on NAS1 in Midtown. On numerous occasions, I have had awful service from the staff at Chocks Full of Nuts/Piazza Pizza. They would rather text than serve you. And when they do serve you, it is with reluctance and an attitude of frustration. I work shifts and have no car. I have often gone to this facility to eat after work between 2020 and 2030 and have been told that they are already closed. Their published hours of operation show them being open until 2100 Monday-Friday. Facilities on base should adhere to their hours of operation and have a culture of customer service. I am sure other businesses would love to be there. I don't understand why this facility is allowed to operate this way. I would like to see this issue addressed. Thank you.
Response:
Thank you for bringing this issue to our attention, I expect every facility at NAS Sigonella to exercise the principles of “CO’s Customer Service,” and treat all customers as they would treat me. I’m sorry that the interaction you had with Chock Full of Nuts/ Piazza Pizza did not meet that standard. The NEX holds the overall contract for all food outlets on the installation, but MWR helps to oversee the day-to-day operations at Chock Full of Nuts/Piazza Pizza. I apologize that you were unable to eat due to these negative experiences with their customer service and the operating hours. Your concern was directly addressed with the both the NEX Management Team and the manager of the food outlet. For any future questions or concerns regarding Chock Full of Nuts/ Piazza Pizza please contact Anne Connor at 624-0502.
Comments Regarding NEX Food Court:
I have major issues with the food court here. Customer service has always
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Name: Master-at-Arms 3rd Class James Robinson Department: Security Hometown: Corona, Calif. Security force personnel keep the installation safe by providing anti-terrorism, force protection, physical security, and law enforcement duties. The Security department onboard Naval Air Station Sigonella is the largest Navy Security operation in Europe. It’s Sailors like Master-at-Arms 3rd Class James Robinson in the Armory that work to ensure
that security personnel are properly equipped and ready to respond. “As a duty armorer, my watch section relies on me to issue the equipment they need to do their job and more importantly, to ensure that the equipment works when they need it the most,” said Robinson. “I make sure everything from the radios and flashlights to the weapons are fully functioning at all times. If they are ever in an emergency situation and they need to fire a pistol, that pistol has to fire. If I fail at my job, they fail at theirs. It could be the difference between life or death.”
"ICE" continued from Page 2 been great and the hours are good. However, half of the items listed on the Burger King, Taco Bell, and Subway menus are never in stock. Three times this month I have tried ordering food and everything I asked for I was told either "we never have that" or "we are out of that right now." If something is not available on a menu it should be publicized somewhere so customers know before waiting in line. Otherwise, I have wasted 10-20 minutes waiting in line with a hungry/upset toddler for no reason, and now have to wait even longer in another line. Please fix the NEX food court—it needs some serious attention. I've lived overseas in multiple locations for most of my military career and while I understand not having resources immediately available to you, NONE of the other NEX food courts were like this one. Yokosuka is opening another food court open 24 hours 7 days a week. Our food court is very disappointing.
Response:
Thank You for your comment regarding food service on NAS Sigonella. I agree with your comment which is why I personally do not go to the food court. Currently we have a Subway and Taco Bell at the NAS I food court, and will be transitioning Burger King to an Etna Burger franchise soon. Etna Burger will serve locally sourced burgers and grilled items such as salmon in addition to other side items. Another work permit was also approved recently to add a Pizza Hut/Wing Street to the NAS I Midtown facility. Finally, I am excited to announce that Yog, a frozen yogurt establishment, opened last week at the food court. Regarding food availability, our OCONUS location makes sup-
Robinson credits his success in the armory to his mentors, and he hopes to do the same for those Sailors that come after him. “The people I work with in the armory have been great mentors and have taught me a lot,” said Robinson. “They have helped guide me along the way. I plan to continue to work my way up here and help the armorers that come after me do the job just as well, if not better.” When he is not in the armory maintaining hundreds of pieces of equipment, Robinson can be found in the gym, taking college classes, or taking advantage of the travel opportunities that Europe has to offer. “I definitely take advantage of every three or four day weekend we get,” said Robinson. “The places I’ve been able to experience are incredible. So far I’ve been to Budapest, Barcelona, Berlin, Munich, Amsterdam, Zurich, Scotland and Ireland.” Robinson says as much as he loves his job as a master-at-arms and appreciates the opportunities that the Navy has afforded him, he eventually hopes to work in the medical field. “The Navy has helped me find the path for what I want to do in life,” said Robinson. “I am working to finish my associate’s degree now, and when my enlistment is up, my plan is to pursue a nursing degree back home in California. I feel like I’ve been able to accomplish so much. The fact that I have been able to work an important job, experience the world, and also make progress in school is pretty awesome.”
plying our vendors more challenging. Additionally, the supply chain process has recently been downsized, causing the warehouses to not carry as much food as they have in the past. This has forced the NEX to use suppliers from CONUS and requires 2-3 months of lead time to order and receive the supplies (not counting any port delays). Sigonella is not the only affected location—food courts at Rota and Naples are experiencing similar problems. For items specific to a particular restaurant we are required to use supplies from that vendor and thus aren’t able to purchase them locally. For instance we have to use bread supplied by Subway, hamburgers supplied by Burger King, meat supplied by Taco Bell, etc. NEXCOM is looking at trying to establish a process to order non-brand specific food supplies from local EU vendors to shorten the lead time but that is a lengthy process as well since the NASSIG Veterinarian has to inspect the all facilities that supply non-U.S. food items. I appreciate your patience as the NEX works through these supply issues. Going forward the food court has been directed by me to cover up items on the menu that are not available. Additionally, if they run out of a non-brand specific item that is readily available at the Commissary they have been instructed to go and buy it until their next shipment arrives. Regarding Yokosuka, that is a much larger base and thus has more food court locations and options, based on the base population and higher demand for services. Just one ship at Yokosuka (USS Ronald Reagan) has a higher active duty population than all of NASSIG. Nevertheless, the NEX will continue to look for ways to improve the food court here. Thank you for your submission, as your feedback allows us to continuously improve our operations. Future questions or concerns can be directed to Narad Ramsaran, NEX General Manager, at narad.ramsaran@nexweb.org or by phone at DSN: 624-4423.
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Sigonella Swordfish Bring Home Gold at Long Distance Championships By Capt. Brice Goodwin
While many families made preparations for their Thanksgiving holiday weekend, seventeen swimmers from the Sigonella Swordfish team packed their swim bags and traveled to the charming city of Brugge, Belgium for the European Forces Swim League’s (EFSL) annual Long Distance Championship meet. This challenging two-day event, comprising 400, 800, and 1500 meter races, pitted some of the fastest
swimmers in the league’s sixteen teams against one another. The 280+ swimmers in attendance competed in age groups that ranged from eight to nineteen years old. Swimmers not only needed to prepare physically for these longer-distance races, but also mentally for the longer 50-meter Olympic-length pool in which they swam. Most teams practice and compete in 25-meter pools, and are accustomed to this shorter length and the faster speeds that come
Jake Jennings swims en route to one of two winning races at the European Forces Swim League’s annual Long Distance Championship swim meet. (Photo by Capt. Brice Goodwin)
with the ability to turn more frequently. Thus, the combination of a longer pool and longer distances created an intimidating venue in which not all swimmers choose to participate. But for those that do, it provides a great sense of accomplishment and confidence. In order to compete at a championship meet like this one, swimmers had to achieve a qualifying time based on their age group. This required a commitment from the Swordfish swimmers to daily practices and regular swim meets for the opportunity to work towards goal times. While Sigonella’s representation was relatively small compared to some of the larger northern European teams, they packed a mighty punch in their performance between the lane lines. By the time they had repacked their swim bags and departed for the airport, Sigonella had collected their fair share of medals and recognition for their performances. Jake Jennings showed everyone that age isn’t a factor as he stepped onto the center podium twice to receive gold medals in the 9-year-old boys’ 400and 800-meter freestyle events. Giada D’Ignoti followed suit representing the 13-14-year-old girls with two gold medals and one silver medal in her events. And securing domination in that age group, David Goodwin took three gold medals in the 400, 800, and 1500-me-
ter races on the boys’ side. Two bronze medal winners for the Swordfish went to brother and sister competitors Colin and Teagan Rhodes in their 11-year-old (400-meter) and 8-and-under (800-meter) respective age groups. Rounding out the roster of top-10 finishes for Sigonella were Ella Andre (6th and 10th place), Braydon DeBoer (7th place); Gabriella Goodwin (7th and 8th Place); Allison Havard (10th Place); Alyah Perkins (4th and 5th place); Alexander Reeve (10th place); Colin Rhodes (6th place); Teagan Rhodes (7th place); Davan Webster (7th, 9th, and 10th place); Keely Webster (4th, 5th, and another 5th place); and Charlie White (5th and 9th place). The final surprise performance punch came during the concluding awards ceremony when it was announced that Sigonella’s David Goodwin swam both the 800 and 1500-meter races the fastest of any swimmer across all age groups. It was a fitting end to a weekend of hard work and dedication. Head Coach Molly Fuselier and Coach Jacob McSwain said it best when they remarked on being incredibly impressed with all of the Swordfish swimmers. But perhaps even more important was the good sportsmanship that they demonstrated, even during fierce competition in the pool, with warm smiles and congratulatory handshakes.
December is Impaired Driving Prevention Month From Navy & Marine Corps Public Health Center
Week 2: Make Safe Driving Choices
Check medications you take to see how they react with alcohol. Are you brewing a recipe for disaster without realizing it? Alcohol and medicines may create a harmful reaction even if they are not taken at the exact same time. When mixed with alcohol, over-the-counter cold medicine can intensify drowsiness and ibuprofen can create a rapid heartbeat in some people. Many medications have more than one ingredient that can react with alcohol, so know the facts about your medications and whether it is safe to consume alcohol while you take these medications. Check with your pharmacist or health care provider about mixing alcohol with medicines and consult the National Institutes of Health’s guide on Harmful Interactions: Mixing Alcohol with Medicine.
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Sigonella 2018 Winter Safety Stand Down By Lt. Andriana Genualdi NAS Sigonella Public Affairs
On the chilly windy morning of Dec. 7, personnel from across Naval Air Station (NAS) Sigonella came together in the NAS I theater for the annual Winter Safety Stand Down. It was an opportunity for service members and civilians to get away from the distractions of the workplace and focus on important safety topics. Cmdr. Patrick Moran, executive officer of NAS Sigonella, reminded attendees at the start of the session, “During the holidays we engage in activities that we don’t normally take part of, so we should use extra caution to have a safe and happy holiday.” Following Moran’s opening remarks, Vittorio Scalia from the NAS Sigonella Safety Department went over some of the basics of holiday safety. He cited statistics of how people normally get hurt, such as in traffic accidents and while playing sports. Lt. Mark Knutson from U.S. Naval Hospital Sigonella’s Health Promotions Department covered motorcycle safety and the importance of safety gear while riding. He emphasized that not just wearing the gear, but wearing it properly, is crucial for your protection when operating a motorcycle. Antiterrorism was the next topic covered with a representative from NAS Sigonella’s Security Department explaining how to be a
“hard target” when traveling over the holidays. The advice offered, “Be Alert, Stay Involved, Get Informed,” can be applied across multiple scenarios, not just while traveling. The day continued with topics such as winter fire safety, suicide prevention, sexual assault prevention and response, and domestic violence all being covered by a number of trainers from across the installation. Following the early morning session of the safety stand down, motorcycle riders from across the installation gathered in a parking lot by the NAS I barracks for the “Motorcycle Rodeo,” a dedicated motorcycle safety training session. Riders had the opportunity to meet each other and were briefed on important things to be aware of when riding motorcycles in Sicily. Following the brief, Equipment Operator 1st Class Ian McCormack demonstrated motorcycle stopping distances, illustrating how much space is actually needed to stop a bike at speed. The demonstration showed the riders that even a slight delay in reaction time due to distracted riding could place them in peril. Three more safety stand down sessions were held throughout the rest of the day to ensure that personnel from tenant commands on the installation had the opportunity to attend as well. The sessions were well attended, and served the purpose of bringing safety to the forefront of everyone’s minds as they enter the holiday season.
SIGONELLA, Sicily (December 7, 2018) Equipment Operator 1st Class Ian McCormack demonstrates stopping distances and reaction times for Naval Air Station (NAS) Sigonella Sailors during a “motorcycle safety rodeo” on NAS I following the 2018 winter safety stand down. NAS Sigonella is an operational ashore base that enables U.S., allied, and partner nation forces to be where they are needed and when they are needed to ensure security and stability in Europe, Africa, and Southwest Asia. (U.S. Navy photo by Lt. Andriana Genualdi)
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Christmas Events Begin in Caltagirone By Alberto Lunetta NAS Sigonella Public Affairs
Christmas time is back! Christmas markets, concerts, and nativity scene exhibits have been heartfelt traditions for centuries on the island. Hundreds of “presepi” (nativity scenes) featuring richly colored figurines, mechanized figurines, and even living actors and animals recreating the birth of Christ are present in nearly every home and town’s historic centers. They play an important role in the traditional Sicilian Christmas celebrations. In Sicily, four major centers boast a tradition for hand crafted nativity scenes production: Palermo, Siracusa, Trapani, and Caltagirone. In Palermo and Siracusa, where beekeeping is widespread, wax has been used since the 17th century to mold “bambinelli,” the figurines that depict the infant Jesus. Trapani’s craftsmen shape precious figurines with valuable materials such as coral, alabaster, shells, ivory, and mother-of-pearl. Breathtaking examples of these nativity scenes are exhibited at the Pepoli Museum in Trapani and Cordici Museum in Erice. In eastern Sicily, Caltagirone boasts a world-renowned nativity tradition dating back to the 17th century. These exceptional pieces of art consist of clay or wood figurines set on a painted background representing rural scenes. According to tradition, children used to save a small amount of money every month to buy small clay figurines to decorate their nativity scenes. “Pasturari” and “Santari” (clay artisans) sold their magnificently carved figurines during fairs or inside their workshops. These craftsmen were also commissioned by convents and churches to carve figurines of people depicted in famous holy paintings. In the 18th century, nativity scenes became popular in everyday houses. Families used to compete among each other for the most beautiful display. They invited friends and even passersby to their home to evaluate rate their nativity scene. Today, over 100 craftsman workshops in Caltagirone still keep the tradition alive. Hundreds of nativity scenes will be showcased in the town’s main churches (Main Church, Basilica of St. Giorgio, Basilica of Santa Maria del Monte, Church of St. Giuseppe, and Church of St. Pietro) and historic buildings. For a detailed Caltagirone Christmas events schedule, visit http://www.comune.caltagirone.gov.it/Turismo/natale_a_ caltagirone_2018.aspx
Christmas Events and Markets in Italy Florence By The Florentine
Christmas in Florence is a magical time of the year when elegant lights illuminate the cobblestone streets, trees take center stage in city squares, and nativity scenes reiterate the essence of the holiday season. There will be 32 official Christmas trees in Florence for the 2018 holiday season. The main two are in piazza Duomo and in piazzale Michelangelo, with smaller trees in other piazzas and parks. Also check out the creative light displays on the city’s towers. City center highlights include a massive tree light spectacle in piazza Santa Maria Novella, multicolored lights under the loggia at the Museo del Novecento; video mapping on the facade of the Palazzo Vecchio, illumination of the Torre di Arnolfo, the much-awaited light show on the Ponte Vecchio bridge focusing on arts and crafts, Da Vinci-themed projections in the “Medici Gardens” at Palazzo Medici Riccardi, Marco Lodola’s installation at Mercato Centrale Firenze; and the ever-impressive facade at the Rinascente department store in piazza della Repubblica. All churches in Florence hold services on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. The Dec. 24 Midnight Mass at the Cathedral begins at 2300, while the Christmas Mass is held at 1030. St. James Episcopal Church (www.stjames.it) is holding a Mass and Christmas Pageant at 1800, as well as Midnight Mass starting at 2300 on Christmas Eve, plus an 1100 Mass on Christmas Day. In the Oltrarno, St. Mark’s English Church (www.stmarksitaly. com) is holding a Christmas carol service on Dec. 23 at 1800, Midnight Mass at 2330 on Christmas Eve, and a Christmas Sung High Mass at 1030 on Christmas Day.
Nativity scene displays are at the heart of the Sicilian Christmas tradition. Caltagirone boasts a centuries-old tradition featuring hundreds of pottery nativity scenes and entertainment for the whole family running through January 2019. (Photo courtesy of https://untempoperviaggiare. wordpress.com )
Until Jan. 6, a life-size terracotta nativity scene will be on display at the Cathedral steps featuring terracotta statues made by artisans in Impruneta. Nativity scenes can also be seen at the Rivoli Boutique Hotel (via della Scala 33e) and the antique stores Gallori Strudel and Stinco Galore. The Weihnachtsmarkt Germanstyle Christmas market is set up in piazza Santa Croce until Dec. 20.
Rome By Wantedinrome
Rome's Christmas markets, both traditional and alternative, create a festive atmosphere in the capital each December. Here is a selection of the city's best markets offering original present ideas during the Christmas 2018 season.
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Vice Admiral James Malloy Assumes Duties as U.S. Naval Forces Central Command/ U.S. 5th Fleet Commander From U.S. 5th Fleet Public Affairs
MANAMA, Bahrain (NNS) -- Dec. 7 - Vice Adm. James Malloy assumed command of U.S. Naval Forces Central Command (NAVCENT)/ U.S. 5th Fleet today at Naval Support Activity Bahrain. Vice Adm. Malloy arrived in Bahrain following the death of former NAVCENT Commander Vice Adm. Scott A. Stearney. “I had hoped to one day in the future exchange salutes with Admiral Stearney in Bahrain on a happier occasion. Now I plan to salute him every single day I am blessed to lead the men and women of 5th Fleet and the Combined Maritime Forces,” said Vice Adm. Malloy. “This Fleet’s mission has never been more vital and relevant and I am honored to join this team once again; excited to deepen enduring partnerships grown over 25 years.” Vice Adm. Malloy arrived from the staff of
the Chief of Naval Operations, where he served as Deputy Chief of Naval Operations for Operations, Plans and Strategy (N3/N5). “I am here to maintain the momentum established on Vice Admiral Stearney’s watch, and continue his vision to expand relations with like-minded partners - promoting security and stability in the region,” he said. “The United States Navy has not adjusted its operations. We remain postured and ready to respond to any threat and, working closely with both regional and world-wide partners, will continue to ensure freedom of navigation and the free flow of commerce in international waterways.” U.S. 5th Fleet/U.S. Naval Forces Central Command leads naval operations in the critically important and dynamic Central Region, connecting the Mediterranean and the Pacific through the western Indian Ocean and three strategic choke points.
President Intends to Nominate Milley to Succeed Dunford as Chairman By Jim Garamone Defense.gov
WASHINGTON -- In a Dec. 8 tweet, President Donald J. Trump indicated he will nominate Army Chief of Staff Gen. Mark Milley as the next chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. If confirmed by the Senate, Milley would succeed Marine Corps Gen. Joe Dunford, who has served in the position since September 2015. Dunford will step down in September 2019. Milley would be the 20th man to hold the position since General of the Army Omar N. Bradley in 1949. “I am thankful to both these incredible men for their service to our country,” Trump tweeted. The top military position serves to provide military advice to the president, defense secretary and the other members of the National Security Council. Milley was confirmed as Army chief of staff in August 2015, succeeding Gen. Ray Odierno. He received his commission in 1980 after completing ROTC at Princeton University, New Jersey. He has two awards of the Combat Infantry Badge and wears both Ranger and Special Forces tabs. Prior to being the Army chief of staff, Milley served as the commander U.S. Army Forces Command. Before that he commanded III Corps, which formed the nucleus of the International Security Assistance Force Joint Command in Kabul, Afghanistan. He has commanded the 82nd Airborne Division and the 5th Special Forces Group. He served in a num-
ber of other units to include the 10th Mountain Division, the 101st Airborne Division, the 25th Infantry Division and the 3rd Infantry Division. He has deployed a number of times to the Sinai
Peninsula, Panama for Operation Just Cause, Somalia, Colombia, Iraq and Afghanistan. Air Force Gen. Paul Selva, vice chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, is expected to retire in the summer.
Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Marine Corps Gen. Joe Dunford (center), then commander of the International Security Assistance Force in Afghanistan, and then Army Lt. Gen. Mark Milley (right), render honors during a change of command ceremony at Kabul International Airport, Afghanistan, May 2, 2013. In a tweet Dec. 8, 2018, President Donald J. Trump indicated he will nominate Milley as the next chairman. Milley, now a four-star general, is the Army chief of staff. (Army photo by Staff Sgt. Daniel Wallace)
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NAS SIGONELLA COMMUNITY PAGE All Hands News Bulletin:
NATO FORCES FUEL CARD PROGRAM APPOINTMENT TIMES AVAILABLE NOW!
Command, Department or Organization: NEX Date of Event: Ongoing Time of Event: 0900 to 1600 Location of Event: Navy Exchange Admin Offices Point of Contact Phone Number: 624-4891/4974 Additional Information: Tax Free Fuel privileges are currently extended to authorized DoD and NATO Forces in Italy. The tax free fuels program is managed under the guidance of the Commander, Navy Region EURAFSWA Foreign Tax-Relief Program Office. The Foreign Tax Relief Program is currently spearheading a project that will transition tax free fuels coupons to a more modern card based program. As part of this effort, the Defense Logistics AgencyEnergy has contracted with a commercial firm named FORAX to implement a systems solution that will enable the tax free fuel card program in support of US and NATO forces throughout Italy. FORAX has partnered with ENI/AGIP to provide the new fuel cards. Additionally, the Navy Exchange (NEX) has been engaged to provide billing servi-
ces to authorized program participants in the new program. Utilizing the Navy Exchange in this capacity will ensure a secure environment for patron billing information. As part of this process, please contact the Navy Exchange at 624-4974 or 624-4891 to set up your appointment date and time. You may call to make your appointment M-F from 09:00 to 16:00. It is important that you make your appointment as early as possible to ensure all authorized patrons are registered and receive their new fuel cards during the month of December. The Navy Exchange will be issuing the new fuel cards in their Admin area located at the NEX building 225 first floor. It is very important to ensure that you bring with you the following documents: 1. The filled out and printed copy of the attached NATO Forces Fuel Card Application Form 2. The filled out and printed copy of the attached Credit Card Authorization Form 3. Your original Motor Vehicle Registration Form Additional information and forms for registration are available at the following link: https://spark.adobe.com/page/3Fs3k5LnB7d5o/ Please note that you can also use your Military Star Card if preferred on the Credit Card Authorization Form.
Sigonella Religious Ministries Department Worship Services NAS 1 Tuesday Protestant Women of the Chapel: 0900-1100 Daily Mass: 1130-1200 Chapel Youth Middle School: 1445-1615 AWANA: 1645-1900 Wednesday Protestant Men of the Chapel: Daily Mass:
0600-0700 1130-1200
Thursday Chapel Youth High School: 1330-1500 Choir Practice: 1545-1700 The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults: 1800-2030 Friday Daily Mass: 1130-1200 First Friday Mass and Holy Hour: 1700-1830
Phone Numbers: NAS I 095-56-3975, NAS II 095-86-9049, Chaplain Duty: 335-831-4493, RP Duty: 335-786-1950. Facebook page: www.facebook.com/Naval Air Station Sigonella Chapel
Saturday First Saturday Rosary and Mass:
1100-1200
Sunday Catholic Mass: 0900-1000 Catholic Religious Education: 1045-1200 Protestant Service: 1100-1200 Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints: 1330-1600
NAS 2 Tuesday AA: 1730-1830 Wednesday Protestant Women of the Chapel: 1830-2100 Thursday Daily Mass:
1130-1200
Weekly Traffic Report: December 4 - December 10, 2018
As a reminder to everyone: There are no PTUs allowed at the Galley. Appropriate athletic gear is authorized at the discretion of the Galley staff. Please remember that for sanitation purposes and for the consideration of other customers, if you have been out for PT, been working out at the gym, or have just been engaged in any physical activity where you and or your clothing has become soiled or sweaty you will be asked to turn around.
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"ITALIAN NEWS" cont’d from Page 6 Piazza Navona Christmas Market The capital's best-known Christmas market is the mercato della Befana at Piazza Navona, selling sweets, decorations and children's books, as well as cribs and wooden toys. Almost half of the market stalls are— controversially—in the hands of the Tredicine family, which owns the majority of the city's mobile sandwich bars. Natale all'Auditorium In addition to its program of live music, including the annual Roma Gospel Festival, the Auditorium Parco della Musica hosts a Christmas village with a market and Santa Claus house as well as its popular ice-skating rink. For more information, visit https://www.auditorium.com/rassegna/natale_auditorium-19626.html Billed as the most important festival of its genre in Europe, the Roma Gospel Festival (Dec. 21-31) will be held at Rome's Auditorium Parco della Musica. The festival features numerous choirs, often from the U.S. For more information, visit https://www.auditorium. com/rassegna/roma_gospel_festival_2018-18992.html Mercato Monti Christmas Market This trendy urban market in Monti has a large selection of affordable and local vintage-style clothing, accessories, collectibles, books and illustrations. It is open on Dec. 15-16, 21-24, and 29-30. For more information, visit https://www.facebook.com/MercatoMonti/ Natalino Lanificio Christmas Market This single-day event on Dec. 16 showcases the work of more than 100 artisans from 1100 until midnight. It also offers vintage clothing and accessories, books, and records. There are also activities for children, workshops, live music, and street food. For more information, visit https://www.facebook.com/ events/2222325038015577/ Mercatino Giapponese and V Market: The Christmas City On Dec. 15-16, 200 stands at this market will offer decorative handcrafted objects and fashion items, many of them from Japan, at the “Ragusa Off ” venue. The market includes a food and beverage corner, games for children, and music. For more information, visit see https://www.facebook.com/events/2018710331760160/ Christmas at Mercato Testaccio This market will open on three Sundays in December: Dec. 16, 23, and 30. In addition to food, the market offers gifts, festive treats, live music, and activities for children. Natale in Serra: Christmas Country Fest Serra Madre hosts a country-style Christmas fair on the two weekends preceding Christmas, with stalls offering artisan crafts, plants, and produce. For more information, visit https://www.facebook.com/ events/272642833393576/ Piazza Mazzini Christmas Market The Christmas version of the twice-monthly market of collectibles takes place at the usual Piazza Mazzini venue in the heart of the Prati district. The market offers Christmas decorations and antique gifts and is open daily from 0800-2000. “Xmas” Market - Music Festival Roma The Swiss Institute of Rome organizes a two-day
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festival exclusively for music fans on Dec. 15-16. The market includes vinyl records, music and concerts, with LPs by independent Swiss and Italian labels. For more information, visit https://www.facebook.com/ events/299210370700932/
Northern Italy Bolzano Christmas Market By City of Bolzano Press Office
In keeping with tradition, the Christmas Market in Bolzano features 80 exhibitors, three gastronomy stalls, and a small market. Each year, this festival is aimed at rediscovering the Advent rituals and ancient traditions. There is a strong link with family traditions: the festive decorations on the white tree, the nativity, the advent crown, and cakes and treats made from secret recipes. It is a traditional but unique market, known for its small touches and renewed traditions. Underneath the Christmas tree is a rustic nativity scene, and house-shaped stalls exhibit only locally produced items. You can find everything from wooden statuettes to decorations, from traditional cakes to musical instruments and candles. Piazza Walther also has a dedicated indoor space where artisans can be watched while they create their crafts. Gastronomy stalls offer mulled wine, apple fritters, strudel, and everything in between, and children will love the miniature train, merry-go-round, puppet theatre, and horse-drawn carriage.
Trento Christmas Market By Trentino.com
This famous market is held in two places: Piazza Fiera and Piazza Cesare Battisti. From mid-November onwards, the streets of Trento are decorated with festive lights and a Christmas market charms visitors with its local products. At its stalls you can find handmade crafts, gift ideas, Christmas decorations, and local delicacies. There is also a program of festive events known as “Città del Natale” (Christmas Town). The market is considered to be green and minimizes its environmental impact as much as possible. Merano Christmas Markets This Christmas Market is located in the town center and includes a host of festive events. You can ice skate in piazza Terme, discover the city by lantern light, and attend Christmas concerts. An entertaining program of activities is dedicated exclusively to children: a creative workshop at Goldy’s house, enchanting street art show Asfaltart, the maxi Advent Calendar, and many other activities. For more information, visit http://christmas.meran.eu/merano-christmas-market/program/
Milan Christmas Markets By Yesmilano.it
The Christmas markets in Milano offer the opportunity to browse for unique
DECEMBER 14, 2018 Christmas gifts, taste gastronomic specialties, and discover local artisan crafts. The Piazza Duomo Market has charming Yuletide huts installed beneath the spires and the glittering Madonnina. And one of the main Milanese Christmas Villages at Piazza Gae Aulenti has a charming Christmas market along with an ice skating rink, fairground rides, and Santa’s grotto. The Darsena Christmas Village also has an ice rink in addition to its market stalls. Additional markets are located at Piazza Duca D'Aosta, Piazzale Baracca, Piazza San Nazaro, and Piazza Santa Croce. Another worthwhile visit is the Banco di Garabombo Fair Trade which hosts Italian social cooperatives, the largest of its kind in Europe, at the Via Mario Pagano parking area. For more information, visit https://www.yesmilano. it/en/news/your-christmas
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Famous Local Chef Visits Sigonella Galley By Chief Culinary Specialist Marco “Blu” Guevarra NAS Sigonella Galley
“To be the best you have to work and learn from the best.” That’s what our crew believed in as Naval Air Station (NAS) Sigonella’s galley, Ristorante Bella Etna, recently opened its doors to Chef Turi Siligato of the famed Taormina restaurant Osteria Nero D’Avola. In doing so, NAS Sigonella’s local cooks and military Culinary Specialists got to work alongside one of Sicily’s finest chefs. During his visit, he cooked a couple of his specialties “Zuppa Con Aragosta” (lobster bisque soup) and Pesce alla Messinese and added flavor and flair utilizing Prime Vendor supplied fish. “Having him here today just gave me more ideas on the endless possibilities that we can turn our regular food items into,” said Chief Culinary Specialist Marco Guevarra. “He is an old soul and a visionary. I’m glad that our Sigonella population was able to partake into this feast today.” “I’m hoping that this won’t be his last visit,” added Culinary Specialist 1st Class Vontravius Williams, who also learned from his technique and culinary expertise. An avid hunter, fisherman, diver, and mushroom gatherer, chef and restaurant owner, Siligato is among the pioneering researchers and promoters of Sicilian products and wines,
particularly from the Etna region. He opened Osteria Nero D'Avola in 2002 and brought attention to small upcoming vineyards with his personally curated wine list that changes annually. Siligato’s dishes are based on seasonal local products, predominantly organic and at “kilometer zero” that are personally sought after and hand-selected. He supports local environmentally sustainable producers and those that safeguard native breeds and plant local varieties by offering unique dishes and the stories behind them to his curious guests. Osteria Nero D’Avola has been recognized by the Michelin Guide for over 10 years consecutively. Having studied piano at the Music Conservatory of Messina, Siligato compares cooking to playing the piano—in the kitchen, having the ingredients as his notes. An early follower of the Slow Food Foundation for Biodiversity, Siligato was an ambassador for the Messina Interdonato Lemon and took a big part in it being recognized as a Slow Food Presidia. Siligato has cooked for numerous celebrities, international chefs, journalists, and food and wine experts including members of the royal family of Dubai, International financial leaders, Crown Princess Victoria of Sweden, Duchess Sarah Fergusson of York, Alice Waters, Suzanne Hoffman, Jacques Pepin Susan Sarandon, and the list goes on. Siligato is highly sought after for
Chef Turi Siligato of Taormina’s Osteria Nero D’Avola restaurant prepares dishes alongside galley staff during a recent visit to NAS Sigonella. (Photo by CS1 Alejandro Castillo)
his depth of knowledge and charisma has been featured in many televised food related programs including Pannino Amore Mio with Marco Bolasco, Australian Slow Food Gourmet Tour: 3 Islands - Sicilia, Corsica and Sardinia; and of course the popular Anthony Bourdain: Parts Unknown. He also provides cooking classes and food and wine presentations for Oceania Cruises Culinary Discovery Tours. Even as a chef of his caliber, Siligato
had no reservations praising the NAS Sigonella Galley. “It’s a great experience having to work with Sigonella’s pride - the staff and crew of Ristorante Bella Etna and I was amazed at the number of people they serve while still maintaining product consistency and quality,” said Siligato. “This experience with Sigonella’s best is up there as one of the most memorable ones due to its uniqueness. My hat is off to your crew.”
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