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Local Sailor Reenlisted

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VP Squadron Meets With British Air Force PAGE 5

Learn the Signs of Relationship Jealousy

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Vol. 35 No. 41

New Memorial Honors Fallen Masters-at-Arms

Story on Pages 8-9 Chief and Senior Chief Masters-at-Arms assigned to the NAS Sigonella Security Department stand at attention during a ceremony honoring the service and sacrifice of fallen Masters-at-Arms outside of the Sigonella Security building. 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 Janine Scianna)

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Cmdr. Patrick J. Moran, NAS Sigonella Executive Officer Buongiorno Team Sigonella, I’d would like to extend a heartfelt Bravo Zulu to all of Team Sigonella.

The week ending on 9 Oct. proved to be an eventful one. What started out as an emergent response to a potable water issue cascaded into an all hands recovery effort following significant flooding not seen in years.

Early afternoon on Wednesday 17 Nov., half of Naval Air Station (NAS) II was without water pressure and the other half without potable water due to initial repair efforts. Several significant water line breaks on the west end of the installation caused an outage for most of the facilities west of the new ECP construction site. That break, and repairs to that water line, exposed the system to the ground soil, which in turn caused the potential for unwanted contaminants to enter the water supply. Several tenant commands had to suspend service or release employees early because of the lack of potable water, and by the afternoon a boil water advisory alert was issued.

A fantastic team effort led by the Emergency Management department along with support from FLC Sigonella, NAS Sigonella Comptroller, Fire and Emergency Services (F&ES), NGIS, and Unaccompanied Housing ensured that potable water was provided to critical facilities and residents of NAS II. By nightfall on the 17th, the base established a solid plan to move forward with repairs and recovery of normal operations. Throughout the day on the 18th, the Public Works De-

partment and their BOS Contractor steadily worked to get water systems back online. And by the morning of the 19th, all water lines had been repaired and testing was initiated to ensure that no contaminants had entered the system.

At about the same time the base reported to Region Europe, Africa, Southwest Asia headquarters in Naples that water systems were repaired and a return to potable water service was expected within 24 hours, reports were beginning to come in that parts of SS 417 to the west of the base were beginning to flood. By 0830, it was clear that several portions of SS 417 were impassable, as evidenced by individuals who posted videos of the rising and rushing waters. At this time, Sigonella Fire and Emergency Services (F&ES) dispatched two vehicles to assist local responders with rescue of at least three vehicles caught in the SS 417 flooding.

However, the waters had become so dangerous that the people inside the vehicles had to be rescued by helicopter. Our F&ES vehicles stayed on scene until all rescues were completed.

Just as the rescue vehicles returned to base around 0930, new reports came in about rising water on the western side of NAS II across from the Post Office. As the minutes went by, it became clear that the water was only increasing in velocity and volume. Soon the flood waters had inundated the entire southern portion of the airfield and submerged both ends of the main runway.

At the height of the flood, the Marines

of Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force – Crisis Response were able to utilize a 9-ton truck to rescue more than a dozen personnel trapped in rising waters in the areas south of the runway. Flooding of the runway and several taxiways forced a stop to air operations and by 1100, notices were issued that NAS II was closed for air traffic. BRAVO ZULU again to the Sigonella Team for being vigilant and responsive during this crisis.

By early Saturday morning, the base had dug out from the muck and mud that covered the critical portions of the airfield. A highly impressive 500 volunteer-strong Foreign Object Debris (FOD) walk-down team assembled at 0730. Led by the Air Operations department in close coordination with our Italian hosts, and including personnel from every tenant command, the FOD team began working to clear the ramp and runway. NAVFAC brought critical equipment, vehicles, and manpower to move the process along. NAVSUP teams ensured that vital fuel capabilities were ready for when the airfield returned to normal operations. Security forces assessed damage to the perimeter structure and mitigated the situation with emergent repairs and increased presence. And the Emergency Operations Center (EOC) worked continuously since standing up on the 17th, managing and reporting response efforts with a cohesive team representing every NAS Sigonella department as well as NAVSUP, NAVFAC, and USNH Sigonella.

This team effort resulted in the airfield being opened for business by late Saturday evening.

It is not an insignificant event when NAS Sigonella is unable to meet its Air Operations mission. It is not merely that some aircraft cannot take off or land; missions across the Region and farther afield in the CENTCOM area of responsibility are affected – some are altered, and others are cancelled. Each mission deviation has real world and long lasting effects. For some, transportation home or to Sigonella for the first time was delayed as the Rotator was unable to take off or land. Other effects included altered or cancelled alert postures and the delayed delivery of critical components or supplies until the airfield reopened. Everyone who participated in recovery operations made a significant and real impact to our mission. Congratulations and thank you to all involved for a GREAT team effort!

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 Housing:

Marinai housing units look run down and residents are not being held accountable for keeping their yards within regulations. The units are old and many of the yards are not maintained. Young children run around and ride bikes in the street unsupervised. My wife almost hit a child on a bike because he was in the street with no parent in sight. This is a safety issue. Why are families, parents, service members not being held accountable for their actions and behaviors?

Response:

Thanks for your comments, I appreciate your feedback so that the Housing Office focus on what they can improve at Marinai. Housing has increased its focus on ensuring that carports and backyards are within regulations. Recently, the maintenance of front yard lawn mowing and shrub trimming has been be taken over as a Housing Office responsibility to help improve curb appeal. Residents continue to be responsible for maintaining their own back yards, including picking up after their pets, cutting the grass and bushes, and making sure nothing is collecting water to prevent mosquitoes from breeding. To date, nine units have been turned over to the Housing Military Liaison for having non-compliant backyards and carports.

For carports, please keep in mind that Marinai has very limited outdoor storage. Many residents store items in their carports out of necessity. Nonetheless, residents are required to make sure their carports are neatly organized. The Housing Office has already identified some houses that are not currently meeting this requirement and will be inspecting carports weekly for future violations. During inspections, Housing is looking for safety violations like open storage of paint, gas cans, propane canisters, and aerosol cans. These items should be stored in a cabinet. Also, power tools and woodworking equipment should be put away after every use. They are also exploring the option of providing outdoor sheds, but this

will likely take some time to finalize. In the past month, the Housing Office has issued over 115 citations for unkempt carports and backyards. Recent weather has not been favorable for mowing so please be patient as the yards dry out.

Regarding child supervision, NASSIG Instruction 1752.2E “Supervision of Minor Dependents and Guests” provides procedures and expectations regarding the supervision of minor dependents and guests of personnel assigned to Sigonella.

Everyone plays a role in child safety. Be aware of your children’s whereabouts and instruct them not to play in the streets or in restricted areas. Encourage the use of sidewalks, playgrounds, and common areas. Below is a chart that outlines the degree of parental supervision required for each age and situation. It is also published in the Marinai Housing Handbook for reference.

If you witness a situation in which a child is not being properly supervised, it should be reported to the Security Department. You can call dispatch at DSN 6245225/9051/9022. Dispatch will contact Security who will hold the child until the parents can be located.

For further questions/comments about housing please contact the Marinai

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THE SIGNATURE U.S. NAVAL AIR STATION SIGONELLA Commanding Officer Capt. Brent Trickel Executive Officer Cmdr. Patrick J. Moran Command Master Chief CMDCM Nancy Estrada EDITORIAL Public Affairs Officer Lt. Andriana Genualdi andriana.genualdi@eu.navy.mil Assistant Public Affairs Officer Janine Scianna janine.scianna@eu.navy.mil Community Relations Officer Dott. Alberto Lunetta alberto.lunetta.it@eu.navy.mil Editor MCC Jessica Vargas Jessica.Vargas@eu.navy.mil CONTACT US Naval Air Station Sigonella, Sicily thesig@eu.navy.mil DSN 624-5440; 095-86-5440 PSC 812 Box 7, FPO, AE 09627-0001 PUBLISHER Stampa Generale S.r.l., Sig. Bruno Brandi, Publisher, Naval Support Activity Capodichino (Naples), Italy stampagenerale@tin.it Tel. 081-568-7884 Fax 081-568-7887

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Comment Regarding Bravo Zulu for MVRO:

The staff at the MVRO were very helpful in assisting me with registering my vehicle. Everyone in the office made the process seamless and easy. I don't think the MVRO gets the credit they deserve at times. The registration process is slow because of the many requirements necessary to register a vehicle. I really appreciate all the staff at the MVRO and how professionally they treated me. Thank you!

Response:

Thank you for your comment regarding the positive experience with the Motor Vehicle Registration Office (MVRO).

MVRO’s primary mission is to serve the NAS Sigonella community in various aspects of vehicle registration, customs, and AFI translations. We strive to better the MVRO experience by providing quality customer service and take steps to make the process easier where possible. As our community grows, so does the increase in customers and vehicles for us to manage and we take pride in our ability to keep up with the workload while maintaining exceptional customer service. Thank you again for taking the time to tell us about your positive experience at the MVRO. For any further questions or concerns, please contact the Security Officer, LCDR Richmond at DSN 624-6036.

Comment Regarding Octoberfest:

We attended the Octoberfest event on base this year and it was disappointing. We prepaid the fee, but the way it was advertised did not clearly specify that all that paid for was for a seat at the table. Everything else was extra, so this little adventure ended up costing more than going to a fancy restaurant. We were

looking forward to the event because we have attended similar ones at other bases and they were always so much fun. At our last base we paid the same amount we paid here - but they had a buffet that was included in the cost. Secondly, the multiple seating times constrained the time to eat and enjoy the festival. If we had known that we were going to have to pay so much to get a small paper plate of food we would never have bothered.

Response:

I am sorry that your experience at Oktoberfest did not meet your expectations. We had an overwhelming positive response from the community and I thoroughly enjoyed my time there.

The advertisements for the event clearly stated that the fees were for a table spot or standing spot. I'm not sure what you expected for $5 (standing) or $10 (table), but when you add in the prices for food and drinks at this event it still ends up being less than a ticket to other Oktoberfests I have attended where some food/ drink is included in the ticket price.

MWR had to charge something just to cover the costs for the event (e.g. the band). Fiscal constraints are hurting departments everywhere including MWR, so without fees we would not be able to offer special events. We chose not to have a combined ticket that included food/drink so people could attend just to enjoy the atmosphere without being charged for drinks or food that they may not have wanted. Again, if you wanted something to eat or drink, the prices were comparable or lower than similar events I have attended.

As for the two different seating times, this replicates the setup of many Oktoberfests around the world, to include the one I attended in Stuttgart, Germany this year. This allows more people to experience Oktoberfest and also ensures we don't have a scenario where the base is hosting an event where people have the opportunity to drink copious amounts of beer for six hours or more.

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For Local Sailor, Reenlistment a Family Affair

By Janine Scianna NAS Sigonella Public Affairs

Many service members have long family histories of parents and relatives serving their country.

But for one local Sailor, Religious Program Specialist 2nd Class Ashley Ferguson, she has served in parallel with her father for her entire 10 years of service.

And on Sept. 28, Army Chief Warrant Officer 5 Steven Peters had the honor of serving as his daughter’s reenlistment officer for the third time in her career.

As a Religious Program Specialist (RP), Ferguson has had a diverse experience in supporting the Navy’s religious ministries programs. Here at Sigonella, it’s her first opportunity to work at a chapel. She does counseling and administrative work similar to yeomen, and is currently serving as her command’s Leading Petty Officer.

It was her dad who convinced her to, upon learning of her desire to enlist, wait until the perfect job became available.

“Don’t sign anything!” Peters warned when he received Ferguson’s phone call while she was at the Military Entrance Processing Station, about to enlist.

At the time, the only available option was to enlist in the reserves. After her dad’s urging, Ferguson held off and waited until the RP rate became available.

Today, Ferguson is proud to continue serving as an RP and plans to make a career out of it. Her next stop is supporting Naval Air Station (NAS) Whiting Field in Milton, FL. Unlike NAS Sigonella, where religious programs are geographically centered on base, her next tour will allow her to provide support to other locations.

For her long term goals, Ferguson has her sights set on putting on 1st class, as well as finishing her Master Trainer Specialist qualification. She wants to get more instruction under her belt. But beyond that she is open to setting new goals for herself.

“My goal was always to get my son to college and make sure that he is successful. Now that we’re

reaching that point, I need to start thinking about more goals for myself. I won’t get out without a degree, that’s for sure.”

As for when her father will retire, it is anyone’s guess. After 26 years of active duty service, and advancing through E-7 as a soldier and CW-5 as a warrant officer, his main criterion is his usefulness as a leader.

“If I feel like I get to the point where I can’t provide anymore, or I can’t do what I’m asking them to do, then it’s time for me to step aside. Because my soldiers deserve to have the best leadership we can provide,” said Peters.

Until that point, both Stacey and Steven Peters are extremely proud of their daughter and take pride in participating in each reenlistment she undertakes.

“I’m very proud of Ashley. Reenlisting her has been the most rewarding experience I’ve had in my career. Watching her progress, I really can’t say enough about what she’s accomplished,” said Peters.

Army Chief Warrant Officer 5 Steven Peters reenlists his daughter, Religious Program Specialist 2nd Class Ashley Ferguson, in front of the Monument to the Fallen in Giardini-Naxos, Sicily on 28 Sept. (Photo by Stacey Peters)

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VP-26 Attends Air Combat Power Visit

By Lt. j.g. Kaitlyn Morales VP-26 Public Affairs

CONINGSBY, England (NNS) -- A P-8A Poseidon aircraft and 19 Sailors assigned to the “Tridents” of Patrol Squadron (VP) 26 participated in the 2018 Air Combat Power Visit (ACPV) in Coningsby, England, Oct. 14-17.

Visitors of ACPV included military officials, defense attachés, work load analysis teams, and students enrolled in the Advanced Command and Staff Course from more than 50 countries.

The annual event offers the British Royal Air Force (RAF) an opportunity to gather their personnel and platforms to discuss current and future operations.

“Getting the opportunity to meet with our RAF counterparts who we coordinate with so frequently, face-to-face, in this kind of setting, was invaluable,” said Lt. Nicholas Wohar, a naval flight officer assigned to VP-26.

The RAF has had a lapse in organic maritime air support since the decommissioning of their Nimrod Maritime Reconnaissance Aircraft (MRA). The Poseidon MRA Mark 1 will fill that void. The participation of this U.S. crew offered members of the RAF a rare

opportunity to view their future asset.

“We were thrilled to provide an opportunity for our RAF allies to get hands-on exposure with the incredible airframe they are about to add to their fleet of aircraft,” said Lt. Cmdr. David Swimm, officer in charge of the Det. The VP-26 crew was able to share their experience with the P-8A, demonstrating safety and egress procedures to the RAF fire and rescue service, answering questions from both current and future RAF aviators, and providing tours of the aircraft to more than 1,000 visitors.

“In addition to coordinating military-tomilitary, this Det. also afforded us the opportunity to expose the P-8A to the international public,” said Swimm.

The aircraft involved in the ACPV is one of seven P-8As operating in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of operations, adding enhanced longrange anti-submarine warfare, anti-surface warfare, intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance capabilities to support U.S. allies and partners in the region.

VP-26, homeported in Jacksonville, Florida, arrived in theater September 2018 and is operating out of Naval Air Station Sigonella, Italy.

CONINGSBY, England (Oct. 15, 2018) - Lt. Cmdr. David Swimm and Lt. Spencer Fletcher, both assigned to the "Tridents" of Patrol Squadron (VP) 26, give Air Chief Marshal Sir Steven Hillier, chief of air staff, a tour of a P-8A Poseidon during the Air Combat Power Visit in Coningsby, England, Oct. 15, 2018. The aircraft involved in the ACPV is one of seven P-8As operating throughout the U.S. 6th Fleet area of operations, adding enhanced long-range anti-submarine warfare, antisurface warfare, intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance capabilities to support U.S. allies and partners in the region. (U.S. Navy photo by Lt. j.g. Kaitlyn Morales/Released)

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Sicily Holds November Saint Martin’s Festivals

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Sigonella Marines Help Catania Students Improve Their English Skills

By Alberto Lunetta NAS Sigonella Public Affairs

It’s that time of the year again! The “Estate di San Martino” or “Summer of St. Martin,” is one of fall’s most important attractions in Italy and is celebrated on Nov.11 during a period of unusual warm weather (similar to an Indian summer). The Summer of St. Martin is named after St. Martin of Tours and evokes the traditional period of wine racking (or filtering sediment from wine). During this period, farmers would pay visits to each other to compare the products of the winemaking process and dine together with fresh bread, salami, cheese, and roasted chestnuts known as “caldarroste.”

Legend has it that on a cold night the 4th century (on Nov. 11), Roman officer Martino, who later became a bishop and then a saint, rescued a beggar by giving him half of his cloak.

As Martino was on his way back home, the weather suddenly changed and became beautifully warm. Today, this festivity still keeps alive a tradition blending both pagan and Christian elements--celebrating fertility, the end of harvest, wine-making season, and the generosity of St. Martin.

Several Saint Martin’s festivals are held across Sicily in the month of November featuring scrumptious food such as salsiccia, mushrooms, cheese, chestnuts and obviously vino!

Italian City Offers Free Beer, Ice Cream, and Movie Tickets for Car-Free Travel

By BBC/ www.welovecycling.com

Bolognese urban planner Marco Amadori came up with an ingenious way of getting more people into “green travel.” In 2017, he started an anti-pollution scheme called Bella Mossa, which translates as “Good Job”. Since then, the people of Bologna and its visitors have been rewarded for cycling, walking, and taking public transport. All they need to do is download an app and record their trips. In return, they received perks such as free beer, ice cream or cinema tickets.

“For the first time, we have been able to involve all people.

The system of point collection is based not on the distance you travel but on a single trip, because it’s important that even for short trips of 1 km you do it in a sustainable way,” Marco Amadori told BBC. The system is simple. You download the application, make a note of the trips you make on a public transport or on your bike, and then swap points in the facilities of the program. With a GPS system, you can track the speed and duration of your trip to see which mode of transportation suits your chosen application. But beware, the application can also detect when you have cheated.

In addition, the system does not reward distance, but perseverance. This will give you points for each trip and not for the kilometers covered, with the intention that people use the cleanest means of transport as often as possible. People are only allowed to log four journeys a day to ensure that they consistently use the app over time to eventually earn rewards. At the end of your trip, the application shows you how much CO2 emissions (carbon dioxide) you have avoided by bicycling or using public transit. A BBC team went to Bologna to see how it worked and determined that approximately eight rides would earn someone a free ice cream.

The goal is to make sustainable travel more appealing, and it looks like it’s working. Over 100 local businesses have signed up to give away vouchers. Last year, 16,000 vouchers were claimed

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Newly-deployed Marines from Combat Logistics Battalion-8 hosted at Naval Air Station Sigonella have successfully started their Community Relations events for the new school year in Sicily. After supporting an educational herb garden project in an Aci Sant’Antonio school, they visited the Padre Santo Di Guardo - S.Quasimodo elementary school for a language interaction project last Wednesday. As native English speakers, the Marines supported the school’s English teachers by helping students improve their vocabulary and spoken English skills. (Photo by Alberto Lunetta)

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USS Harry S. Truman Strike Group Joins NATO for Trident Juncture

By Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Thomas Gooley USS Harry S. Truman Public Affairs

VESTFJORDEN SEA (NNS) -The Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) and select ships from Carrier Strike Group Eight (CSG-8) joined U.S. Army, Air Force, and Marine Corps service members on Oct. 25 for the largest NATO exercise since 2015 – Trident Juncture 2018 (TRJE 18).

The U.S.’s 14,000-strong combined force will join participants from all 29 NATO member nations, as well as partners Sweden and Finland. The Harry S. Truman Carrier Strike Group (HSTCSG) will send aircraft from embarked Carrier Air Wing One (CVW1) to conduct sorties, both at-sea and on Norwegian land ranges, nearly every day while participating in TRJE 18. Adding to the exercise, the strike group will be conducting high-end warfare training in air, surface and subsurface operations. Through these focused, multi-mission events, HSTCSG will work alongside allies and partners to refine its network of capabilities able to respond rapidly and decisively to any potential situation.

“For nearly 70 years, the NATO alliance has been built on the foundation of partnerships, cooperation and preserving lasting peace,” said HSTCSG Commander, Rear Adm. Gene Black. “Our strike group’s operations

The Royal Norwegian Navy Skjold-class fast patrol boat HNoMS Storm (P961) is underway alongside the U.S. Navy Nimitzclass aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) during flight operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Thomas Gooley/Released)

in the North Atlantic region over the past several weeks demonstrate our commitment to these ideals, and we’re looking forward to enhancing our cooperation with our allies and partners during Trident Juncture.”

The HSTCSG has spent much of the past few weeks in the North Atlantic refining its skill sets and capabilities in preparation for the exercise.

After sailing off the coasts of Iceland

and in the North Sea, strike group ships crossed the Arctic Circle and began operations in the Norwegian Sea. For several days, the strike group also operated alongside Royal Norwegian Navy ships in the Vestfjorden – a sea area inside Norwegian territorial waters.

Along with fostering stronger bonds among allies and partners, TRJE 18 is designed to ensure NATO forces

From UFC to 'Out to Sea'

By Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Victoria Granado USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) Public Affairs

One thing about the Navy is that every Sailor has a different background. Some come from the city and some from the farm. Some joined right out of high school, while others have been to college. Different countries, different languages and different cultures - one thing is sure, each Sailor has a story.

These unique background tales are common currency underway. However, no matter how unique the situation, most Sailors would not expect to meet a Polish financial specialist and Ultimate Fighting Championship fighter during evening sick call aboard USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75).

"The Navy Core Values really spoke to me and ran parallel with my own values as a martial artist," said

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Graphic courtesy of U.S. Navy’s All Hands Magazine

are trained, able to operate together and ready to respond to any threat to global security and prosperity.

The exercise will take place in Norway and the surrounding areas of the North Atlantic and the Baltic Sea, including Iceland and the airspace of Finland and Sweden from Oct. 25 to Nov. 23. More than 50,000 partici-

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NAS Sigonella Unveils Memorial

By Janine Scianna NAS Sigonella Public Affairs

Sailors onboard NAS Sigonella salute as the National Anthem is played during ceremony honoring the service and sacrifice of fallen Masters-at-Arms outside of the NAS Sigonella Security building. (U.S. Navy photo by Janine Scianna)

a folded flag, and their citatio ly saluted by chief and senior each citation, a bell was tolled It might be difficult to fully five MAs exhibited, as their c tional bravery in unexpected tions was read by a Sailor who previous duty station. This em MAs were real people and t lasting, tangible impact on th either by saving their lives d The list of awards and feats o impressive—a visit to the mem ommended to truly appreciat Concolino, along with Fra ning of the ceremony and me similar memorials to fallen security commands, NAS Sig tablish its own.

SIGONELLA, Sicily--On Oct. 25, 2018, the skies over Naval Air Station (NAS) Sigonella finally stopped raining and the sunlight shone brightly on the ceremony held

by NAS Sigonella’s Security Department to honor fallen masters-at-arms (MAs) who made the ultimate sacrifice while serving their country— Master-at-Arms Second Class Michael Monsoor, Master-at-Arms First Class John Douangdara, Master-at-Arms Second Class Sean Brazas, Master-at-Arms Second Class Michael Brodsky, and Master-at-Arms Second Class Mark Mayo. All five of these Sailors were recognized for their heroic actions at a remembrance ceremony and their shadow boxes were placed on permanent display on a memorial wall inside Building 606 on NAS II. Though simple in design, the ceremony, planned by Master Chief Master-at-Arms Nick Francis and Masterat-Arms First Class Daniel Concolino, focused the audience’s attention on the sacriMA2 Michael Monsoor . . . . . . . (Ap fices made by the fallen MAs while in the line MA1 John Douangdara . . . . . (Dece of duty. After brief remarks by Francis and MA2 Sean Brazas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Lt. Cmdr. Allen Richmond, NAS Sigonella security officer, each MA was individually MA2 Michael Brodsky . . . . . . . . (F honored by having their award citations read MA2 Mark Mayo . . . . . . . . . . . . (Sep aloud while shadow boxes containing photos,

Lt. Cmdr. Allen Richmond, NAS Sigonella security officer, speaks during a ceremony honoring the service and sacrifice of fallen Masters-at-Arms outside of the NAS Sigonella Security building. (U.S. Navy photo by Lt. Andriana Genualdi)

Sailors assigned to the NAS Sigonella Security Departmen memorial wall inside of the Sigonella Security building follow Masters-at-Arms. (U.S. Navy photo by Janine Scianna)

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on were unveiled and solemnr chief masters-at-arms. After d to honor their sacrifice. y grasp the acts of valor these citations truly outline excepd situations. Each of the citao knew the fallen MA from a mphasized the fact that these the choices they made had a heir fellow service members, directly or by inspiring them. of the fallen MAs is long and morial in Building 606 is recte the gravitas of their service. ancis, spearheaded the planemorial. After seeing several MAs being erected in other gonella was compelled to es-

When asked about how planning such a solemn ceremony impacted him, Concolino said “There are a lot of junior Sailors who don’t really know the individuals who paid the ultimate price. These fallen MAs are getting the credit they deserve.”

The ceremony invoked what is expected of each service member even under the worst of circumstances— Honor, Courage, and Commitment. And, especially true for MAs and other security force personnel, the importance of staying vigilant in the face of complacency.

“This is an inherently dangerous business that we’re in,” said Richmond. “Any time I’ve ever felt myself getting too comfortable on the bridge of a ship, that’s when I recalibrate myself. Because if I’m comfortable, that means I’m missing something. That’s what everyone in the security field has to do. This memorial will be a stark reminder that any shift, any interaction, any call to service can end up this way.”

Lt. Steven Hervey, chaplain for the ceremony, left the audience with wise words on how each of us can capture the lessons learned from the sacpril 5, 1981 – September 29, 2006) rifice of these MAs. ember 29, 1984 – August 6, 2011) He prayed, “Let us be inspired by their . . . (May 1, 1986 – May 30, 2012) sacrifices, may it not fade as we go. Let us carry that inspiration to our friends, our February 10, 1979 – July 21, 2012) family members, and to all we encounter in ptember 7, 1989 – March 24, 2014 this world.”

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Shadow boxes memorializing fallen Sailors are displayed after a ceremony honoring the service and sacrifice of fallen Masters-at-Arms outside of the NAS Sigonella Security building. (U.S. Navy photo by Janine Scianna)

Chief Master-at-Arms Roger Mundy unveils a shadow box memorializing a fallen Sailor during a ceremony honoring the service and sacrifice of fallen Masters-at-Arms outside of the NAS Sigonella Security building. (U.S. Navy photo by Lt. Andriana Genualdi)

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NAS SIGONELLA COMMUNITY PAGE All Hands News Bulletin:

FILIPINO-AMERICAN ASSOCIATION PRESENTS "FIESTA 2018!"

HOLIDAY TRAVEL WITH EXPIRING SOGGIORNO PERMITS

Command, Department or Organization: Filipino-American Association Location of Event: NAS I Gym Date and time of Event: 3 Nov 2018 Time of Event: 1100-1700 Point of Contact Name: LS1 Jomer, Veras/ ABH2 Barambangan, Sarahkate Point of Contact Phone Number: DSN: 624-3325; Cell: 349-561-8796 / DSN: 624-5172; Cell: 366-219-3919 Point of Contact Email Address: Jomer.Veras@eu.navy.mil/ Sarahkate.Barambang@ eu.navy.mil Additional Information: We would like to invite everyone to our very first Fil-Am Fiesta here in Sigonella. This event is a potluck style lunch that will start at 1230, so bring your favorite dish! The following dishes will already be provided by Fil-Am and Travelers Lodge: pork lumpia/fresh vegetable lumpia, pancit, chicken adobo, steamed Rice, and a roasted pig. Following will be our fun festivities such as: basketball tournament, "SIGONELLA Got Talent", traditional Tinikling dance performance and fun fiesta games for everyone! It will be a lot of fun so hope to see you all there!

Command, Department or Organization: Region Legal Service Office Sigonella Date of Event: 7 Nov 2018 Time of Event: 0830-1200 Mon-Fri Location of Event: NAS II BLDG-564 Point of Contact Name: Mrs. Letizia Guglielmino, Ms. Serena Vigo Point of Contact Phone Number: 624-5056/5247 Point of Contact Email Address: Maria.Guglielmino.it@eu.navy.mil, Serena.Vigo.IT@ eu.navy.mil Additional Information: All Soggiorno applicants whose Soggiorno permit will expire by 31 DECEMBER 2018 NEED TO renew their permit by 7 NOVEMBER 2018. Applicants have to submit all required documents to the legal office during the following working hours: Mon-Fri from 0830 to 1200. Soggiorno service are not provided in the afternoon.

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 1045-1200 Catholic Religious Education: 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: October 22 - October 28, 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" continued from Page 6

“TRUMAN” cont’d from Page 7

and more than 3.7 million km were recorded through the app. The system, funded by the European Union and the Town Hall of Bologna, works only six months a year, but its success has been undisputed.

«It encourages people to exercise and this is always good for health», defended a user of Bella Mossa named Elisa. Another, Fabio, said they do it because it›s fun, but also for the points they get.

pants will be involved in target training events, utilizing approximately 250 aircraft, 65 ships and more than 10,000 support vehicles.

“We’ve been looking forward to participating in this exercise, and it’s a privilege to take part,” added Black. “Trident Juncture provides our strike group another opportunity to work closely with our NATO allies in order to learn together, enhance our capabilities and become stronger together as we work toward mutual goals.”

Currently operating in the U.S. Sixth Fleet area of operations, Harry S. Truman will continue to foster cooperation with regional allies and partners, strengthen regional stability, and remain vigilant, agile and dynamic.

Mafia ‘Boss of Bosses’ Suffered Human Right Violations in Prison

By AP news, www.scottishlegal.com, and Medium.com

Italy’s highly restrictive prison regime for Mafia members, or “Mafiosi,” violated the human rights of one member known as the “Boss of Bosses,” the European Court of Human Rights has ruled.

The late Bernardo Provenzano, a Cosa Nostra mafia boss imprisoned in 2006 after being found guilty of a spate of murders, had complained of poor medical care in prison and the continued use of a hard detention regime known as Article 41-bis despite his ailing health. The court ruled that Italy subjected him to inhumane treatment and was not justified in extending his strict prison conditions months before he died.

His lawyer, Rosalba Di Gregorio, said the case was a “struggle for the affirmation of a principle, namely that applying hard prison to those who are no longer socially dangerous is little more than persecution,” The Local reports.

Angelo Provenzano, the mafia don’s son, said “If the state acts on people’s feelings of resentment, on the desire for revenge, it does so at the expense of the law.”

The country’s co-Deputy Prime Ministers reacted with astonishment.

Five Star head Luigi di Maio tweeted “Are we joking? The inhumane behavior was that of Provenzano. The Article 41-bis was and is a fundamental tool to eradicate the Mafia and won’t be touched. They don’t know what they’re talking about.”

As reported by Medium.com, Bernardo Provenzano, 83, former mafia boss of bosses, died in a high-security wing of the San Paolo hospital in Milan after a long illness. His death in custody sparked a heated debate in Italy.

A long time “most wanted” criminal in Italy, Provenzano, whose alias was “The Tractor,” was arrested in 2006 after 43 years on the run.

He was hiding in a villa near the village of Corleone, Sicily, his hometown and the source of inspiration for “The Godfather.”

Since his arrest Provenzano was held under Article 41-bis of the Prison Administration Act, also known as the “hard prison regime.”

Under these special measures, inmates are isolated from the outside world to avoid any communication with their criminal associates.

The choice of this regime has been criticized. In 2013, Provenzano was hospitalized with several chronic conditions requiring con-

tinuous care. Chief physician at the San Paolo Hospital, Dr. Rodolfo Casati, declared the patient “not amenable to ordinary detention.”

Maria Brucale, Provenzano’s lawyer and member of the Prison Commission of the Penal Chamber of Rome, has been critical of the choice of regime.

“He lacked mental capacity. For the last three years he had been unable to speak. He had advanced Parkinson’s disease and cancer.

He was fed and kept alive by a machine,” said Brucale. “This measure has a strong logic: to forbid any criminal messages from leaving the prison. It doesn’t make any sense to apply it to a person incapable of thinking or speaking.

They did it anyway, because Provenzano is the symbol for the worst of the mafia. The Italian State pursued a vendetta and ignored the law.”

Roberto Piscitello, head of the Directorate of Prisoners at the Ministry of Justice, refuted this idea.

“The 41-bis is not an arbitrary act,” said Piscitello. “It is a provision against which the prisoner can appeal. The tribunal of Rome judging Provenzano’s case ruled that he did not lack mental capacity. The reason of the regime is simple: to stop criminals from committing crimes during their detention. The size of the Mafia in Italy has no equal in Europe and the 41-bis is necessary. Nevertheless, the law grants absolute protection to these detainees.”

Throughout Italy, 729 people are currently incarcerated under the 41-bis regime. These inmates are kept in isolation for 22 hours a day — and are allowed only one hour in the open air and another one for limited contacts with three other selected prisoners. They have a right to an hour-long family visit once per month behind a glass partition or, alternatively, a 10-minute phone call. Communication with legal counsel is also restricted. The judiciary justifies these limitations by saying that they are necessary to fight organized crime, cutting off vital communications between the Mafiosi.

Senator Luigi Manconi is the president of the Extraordinary Commission for Human Rights that reviewed the regime.

“The 41-bis is not a hard prison regime”, said Manconi. “It is a separated prison condition — and it is very effective. But in some cases its application determines a limitation of the rights of the detainee. And this is not justified by security reasons.”

The regime was introduced in the early 1990s after the killings of two famous Italian anti-mafia judges. On May 23 of 1992, Judge Giovanni Falcone, his wife, and bodyguards were killed in a bombing on the highway near Palermo. Less than two months later, on July 19, Judge Paolo Borsellino died in a car bomb explosion along with his five bodyguards.

The day after that massacre, the then-Minister of Justice, Claudio Martelli, signed the application of the first “41-bis” for 37 Mafiosi.

The Mafia’s “season of terror” ended in 1993 with the arrest of the first “Capo dei Capi” (“Boss of Bosses”), Salvatore ‘Totò’ Riina. After Riina’s capture, Provenzano took over the lead of Cosa Nostra.

“UFC” continued from Page 7 Hospital Corpsman 3rd Class Tomasz Kotowski. "I knew if I joined it would bring my family pride and give back to the country I live in. That was the reason I enlisted in the Navy."

Kotowski grew up in Radom, Poland, where he first discovered his strong passion for martial arts. He was a Polish champion in Kyokushin Karate and Muay Thai. In addition, he earned a degree in finance and banking from the Radom University of Finance and Banking before immigrating to the U.S. in 2003.

Shortly after arriving to the U.S., Kotowski continued to pursue his love for martial arts and started to train at the Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Academy in Reno, NV. It was there where he met his coach and sponsor, gym owner Gary Grate - a black belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. After a few years of working with Grate, Kotowski was introduced to and training with Hall of Fame UFC fighter Ken Shamrock. Shamrock became his manager and assisted Kotowski in setting up fights and, eventually, becoming a UFC professional fighter.

Kotowski has a professional fighting record of 23 wins and 3 losses in Muay Thai and mixed-martial arts (MMA) throughout the United States, Europe and Thailand.

"Every fight I was in helped me develop an unbroken will," said Kotowski. "I learned that the key to success is using the right strategy, having realistic and attainable goals and knowing your limitations."

Kotowski's time at the gym not only introduced him to the world of UFC, but it is also where he met and trained with Sailors. They left such an impression, he too wanted to join the Navy.

"I am enjoying being in the Navy because all we do is for greater cause," said Kotowski. "It is an honor and privilege to serve, and it gives me real joy and satisfaction. Being in the Navy gives me also opportunity to travel, learn new skills as a corpsman, and expand on my education."

Now with six years in the Navy, Kotowski spends his days in the medical department doing what he truly loves most caring for other people.

"Being a corpsman is a really rewarding job," Kotowski said with joy. "It's all about helping people, and that's what I really wanted to do."

With his full and varied past, Kotowski imparts valuable advice as well as medical care to his shipmates.

"Focus on what you want and pursue it," said Kotowski.

"The Navy provides opportunities for everyone, whether this is a career for you or not."

When not providing medical care, Kotowski directs his efforts to refining his officer package and launching a new fitness class for fellow Sailors.

"I'm about to start organizing some Jiu Jitsu classes on the ship," said a smiling Kotowski. "I'm really excited to share that part of my life with my shipmates."

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Protein Pumpkin Power Adapted by MWR Fitness from ACE Fitness

It’s well into pumpkin season but unlike people in the United States, all those delicious pumpkin treats aren’t exactly an arm’s reach away for us. The plus side is, although delicious, they usually are not necessarily the most nutritious. MWR Fitness can help you indulge in those cravings in a guilt free manner. Pumpkin has huge nutritional value that we don’t want anyone missing out on! It is a great source of vitamin A and fiber and at just 30 calories a cup, you won’t have to worry about a surplus of calories when cooking or baking with this vegetable.

Canned pumpkin can be added to just about anything from pasta sauces to baking mixes. It creates a nice texture and, as mentioned previously, is a great source of fiber, which helps create satiety. Here are three delicious protein pumpkin power recipes for the fall.

Pumpkin Protein Pancake Combining both protein and carbohydrates, these pancakes are a great post-workout meal.

They’re also quick and easy to make.

Ingredients: ¼ cup egg whites, ¼ cup rolled oats, ¼ cup canned pumpkin, 1 scoop vanilla protein powder, dash of vanilla extract, baking powder, and pumpkin pie spice, 1 tablespoon vanilla almond milk Mix all ingredients together in a bowl or a blender. Spray a frying pan with cooking spray and heat up. Pour batter into pan. Look for the bubbles on top of the batter and flip the pancake over to cook on the other side. Serve with a dash of pumpkin pie spice on top. Makes one giant pancake.

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Pumpkin Protein Smoothie This shake is simple but packed with flavor.

Ingredients: ¼ cup pumpkin, 1 scoop vanilla protein powder, 8 ounces unsweetened vanilla almond milk, dash of pumpkin pie spice, dash of vanilla extract, ice to desired consistency Put all ingredients in a blender (put wet ingredients in first to prevent the dry ingredients from sticking at the bottom of the blender).

Blend to desired consistency. To make your shake thicker, add more ice and/or pumpkin.

Makes one big shake.

Protein Pumpkin Pie This recipe was adapted from Kraft’s Turtle Pumpkin Pie to reduce the calories and add some protein. It’s so delicious your family won’t realize they are eating a healthier version of a decadent dessert.

Ingredients: 8-ounce tub of fat-free Cool Whip, 2 packages sugar-free vanilla Jell-O pudding mix, 1 scoop vanilla protein powder, 1 can pureed pumpkin, 8 ounces cold unsweetened vanilla almond milk, dash of cinnamon, dash of nutmeg, dash of pumpkin pie spice, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, 1 graham cracker crust Combine pudding mix, milk, pumpkin, protein powder, vanilla extract and spices in a bowl. Fold in three-quarters of the Cool Whip tub. Mix until blended well. Pour mixture into a graham cracker crust. Use remaining cool whip to top the pie. Place in freezer for 45 minutes or more. Serves eight to 10.

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Understanding Jealousy, Preserving Trust: Keeping Your Relationship Strong Adapted by Fleet and Family Support Center from MilitaryOneSource.mil

Trust is an important part of a fulfilling and safe relationship.

When you trust your partner, you feel confident that he or she will respect and care for you, honor commitments, and be truthful. While trust often builds throughout the course of a relationship, trust between two people can also suffer, especially if there are unresolved feelings of jealousy.

It is completely normal to feel a little jealous from time to time even in the healthiest of relationships. Sometimes you may feel jealous about things that seem to take up a lot of your partner's time, like relationships with other people, job demands, or time spent online. When you feel neglected by your partner due to his or her interest in something - or someone - else, you may worry that other interests are a threat to your relationship and wonder if you can trust your partner. The way that you and your partner deal with jealousy is critical to maintaining trust and avoiding more serious problems. Sharing your feelings with your partner and taking the time to talk about your relationship may help you feel better and make it easier for you to move past the jealousy.

Honest communication - while sometimes painful and scary - can help you address your feelings before they become more intense.

Jealousy is unhealthy when it starts to define a relationship.

This kind of jealousy may cause you to be suspicious of your partner and of his or her motives. Partners may become totally preoccupied by jealous thoughts, and constantly worry about losing the relationship. This kind of intense jealousy can lead to controlling or violent behavior. In an effort to gain control of these feelings and confidence in the relationship, you might try to limit your partner's time with others, spy on your partner, look through your partner's belongings, or insist on knowing every detail of your partner's activities. You may find yourself constantly asking questions about past relationships. Some people try to control their partner's behavior through threats or intimidation, and in their desperation, may resort to physical violence. If you feel overcome by jealousy or are in a relationship with a jealous partner who demonstrates unhealthy feelings or actions that make you uncomfortable, you do not have to manage the situation on your own. Help is available for you and your partner.

A professional counselor can provide individual counseling to help you sort through your feelings or work with you as a couple to rebuild trust. Find out more about available confidential non-medical counseling resources by contacting the Fleet and Family Support Center’s Family Advocacy Program at DSN: 624-4291 / Comm: 011-39-095-56-4291 or at Military OneSource.mil.

If you are fearful for your safety or if your relationship has become abusive, there are people who can help you get and stay safe.

You can also contact the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 800-799-SAFE (7233) for help with safety planning and finding resources and services in your community. Reach out for the support you need to keep your relationship healthy and safe!

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