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Commander, Task Force 67 Change of Command
SIGONELLA, Sicily (July 11, 2018) Capt. William Ellis, left, and Capt. William Pennington, Commodore, Task Force (CTF) 67, cut a cake during the CTF-67 change of command ceremony onboard Naval Air Station (NAS) Sigonella. 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 Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Christopher Gordon) By Lt. Brian F. O’Bannon Commander, Task Force 67 Public Affairs Officer Photos by MC2 Christopher Gordon NAS Sigonella Public Affairs
SIGONELLA, Sicily. (NAS) -- Capt. William C. Pennington relieved Capt. William R. Ellis as Commodore of Commander, Task Force 67 (CTF-67) during a change of command ceremony held on Jul 11 at Naval Air Station (NAS) Sigonella, Sicily. Commodore Ellis commanded CTF-67 from August 2016 - July 2018 and is moving to Hawaii to serve as the Director of the new Maritime Operations Center of Commander, Submarine Force, United States Pacific Fleet. “The changes in our staff have coincided with a huge spike in our tempo,” said Ellis of his two years as Commodore of CTF-67. “We are executing from the horn of Africa to the Eastern Mediterranean to the high North. If submarines get underway, we follow where they go.” In attendance was guest speaker Vice Admiral
Lisa M. Franchetti, commander of United States Sixth Fleet and Naval Striking and Support Forces NATO. CTF-67 serves as Commander of all United States Maritime Patrol Aircraft in the Sixth Fleet Area of Responsibility including P-8As, P-3Cs, EP-3s, and MH-60s. “Thanks to his efforts we are postured and ready to conduct the full spectrum of operations across Europe and Africa,” said Franchetti of Commodore Ellis. “Presence, especially that provided by our forward deployed forces, gives our national security decision makers lots of options and you provide those options every day.” During Ellis’s command, CTF-67 was supported by five operational deployments from Patrol Squadrons Five, Ten, Sixteen, and Forty Five from NAS Jacksonville, Florida, and Four from Marine Corps Air Station Kaneohe Bay, Hawaii; multiple detachments from Fleet Air Reconnaissance Squadron One, Patrol Squadron One, and Patrol Squadron Forty from Whidbey Island, Wash.; and one detachment from Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron
Eighty Five from NAS North Island, Coronado. Under Capt. Ellis’ command, CTF-67 saw multiple Theater Anti-Submarine Warfare operations throughout the area of responsibility, supported operations Sea Guardian, Atlantic Resolve, Enduring Freedom, and Inherent Resolve including two United States Aircraft Carriers conducting strikes from the Mediterranean. CTF-67 also supported multi-national allied exercises including Baltops, Dynamic Manta, Dynamic Mongoose and the Black Sea trio of Breeze, Sea Shield, and Sea Breeze. Capt. Pennington assumed command of Commander, Task Force 67 after serving as MultiMission Aircraft and Programs Branch Head plus P-3/P-8 Requirements Officer at OPNAV N98 through 2017. Previously, he served as Commanding Officer of the “War Eagles” of Patrol Squadron Sixteen from 2013-2014, leading them on the maiden P-8A Poseidon deployment. He graduated from the United States Naval Academy in 1996 with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Weapons and Systems Engineering.
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CMDCM Nancy Estrada, NAS Sigonella Command Master Chief Ethics, Leadership, and Command Climate There has been a lot of discussion lately about ethics, leadership, and their effect on command climate. Just because you CAN do something doesn't mean you should. Even if something is permitted by the letter of the law, it is also important to consider whether it is appropriate in that circumstance. For example, if you are driving down the road and you have the right of way, it is not advisable to continue forward at full speed if someone turns across your lane of traffic. You WILL get in a crash if you don't take corrective action, even if you are not legally at fault. In leadership positions, there is a delicate balance between doing what is allowed and doing what is right. As Secretary Richard Spencer says, leaders “must act with integrity and walk the ethical mid field on every step and action taken.” There are certainly times when, as a leader, it is important to rely on the "perks" of the job—these were
intentionally implemented in order to allow the leader to focus on the job at hand rather than, let's say, vacuuming their own office. Other times, being able to demonstrate accountability and inclusiveness to those junior to the leader is equally, if not more so, important. To quote Fleet Master Chief Russell Smith, “To have the credibility and authenticity required to convince others to follow, enlisted leaders must embody the highest standards of moral conduct and ethical decision making.” As a senior enlisted leader, the advice that we can provide, both up and down the chain, and our career experience, allows us to positively contribute to the mission. Further, leaders need to ensure that they are coloring inside the lines where regulations are concerned, and be open to feedback from their subject matter experts. If junior personnel know that their leadership is not following regulations routinely, this erodes at a positive command climate. For example, if a supervisor is in a fraternizing relationship
with a subordinate (whether it be hanging out socially, doing business together, etc.), the supervisor may feel confident that their judgement is not clouded by the relationship, but other subordinates will not see it that way, and it will erode at the credibility not only of the supervisor but also take away from any accomplishments that the subordinate may legitimately achieve. Firm, consistent discipline is the key to good morale. Most individuals crave structure and like to know what the consequences of actions will be. Holding people accountable is a key to both discipline and morale. In “The Art of War” it is stated in several ways that when it comes to discipline, executing the great and rewarding the small is crucial. As Fleet Master Chief Smith has said, “Authenticity is critical to ensuring our opinions and advice are heard by those in command. Master Chiefs have a special responsibility to cultivate these traits, to develop character in
our Sailors, and—most important—to model good ethics through clear and transparent behavior. Nothing less will do.” In summary, I believe that it is imperative to hold the most senior leaders to high moral standards while recognizing and rewarding the efforts of the most junior. As your Command Master Chief, I am committed to exemplifying the highest standards of professionalism, and will strive to be a respectful, supportive, and accountable leader.
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 Pet Adoption:
Hello, Sir. After three years at Sigonella, I have noticed an abundance of issues related to PCSing with dogs. Many single service members admirably adopt local strays only to relinquish them after 1-2 years when they are reassigned. This leaves the Sigonella community pressured to help with fostering or local animal shelters left to take them in. Likewise, it has become common for well-meaning families to surrender pets because it is either too difficult or too expensive to get them back to the States (particularly during peak PCS season). Is there a way for the base to disseminate information to use in command ‘Welcome Aboard’ letters and during command INDOC so that new arrivals can be completely aware of the realities of adopting Sicilian strays? This would cut down on unforeseen costs, abandoned animals, and the stress of last-minute re-homing.
Response:
Thank you for your comment. I share your concern regarding the issue with service members adopting animals without being fully aware of how difficult it can be to PCS with pets. This is exactly why this topic is covered extensively by the NAS Sigonella executive officer, the command master chief, and the emergency manager during command indoctrination. They cover everything from the guidelines for fostering pets to requirements for executing a PCS move with pets. PCS season is a stressful time to travel with pets due to limited spots available on the Rotator and the summer travel restrictions that apply to certain breeds. NAS Sigonella also relies on the sponsorship program to help communicate important logistical constraints to new personnel before they PCS to Sigonella. It is imperative that assigned sponsors reach out to personnel PCSing to NAS Sigonella to find out if they are traveling with pets so that members are made aware of this issue prior to arriving. The command Facebook page also did an edition of #AskNASSigonella on this topic that can cover some questions you might have. All you have to do to find that post is type #AskNASSigonella into the search bar on Facebook. We are also looking into providing information on this topic in a future edition of Benvenuti, the base’s official guide to NAS Sigonella for newcomers.
Comment Regarding Marinai Volunteer Opportunities:
I heard that the barracks has a Resident Advisor Program. Is there a program like that for available for Marinai residents? I am active duty and looking for more opportunities in the community. Is it possible to volunteer with the Marinai housing Office?
Response:
Thank you for your comment. Unfortunately there is no resident advisor program offered at family housing; however, the NAS Sigonella Housing Director, Mr. Peter Faulk, is always open to discuss ways to improve the housing program or simply find ways to help military members progress in their careers. Anyone interested in volunteering at the Marinai Housing Complex or with the Housing department can contact Mr. Peter Faulk at peter.faulk@ eu.navy.mil
Comment Regarding USAF Security and Auxiliary Security Forces:
During the recent Red, White, and Boom event I noticed U.S. Air Force personnel assisting with Security. If they came out for that, then why are they not part of ASF? This is the first base I’ve been to where other services are not part of ASF. The instruction states that ASF members cannot be currently serving on sea duty. My issue is the USAF shouldn’t help out at base events if they aren’t going to contribute to ASF. Thanks.
Response:
I'd like to start by thanking you for sharing your concerns and giving me an opportunity to provide you feedback. The reason that U.S. Air Force (USAF) personnel do not augment Auxiliary Security Forces (ASF) is primarily due to them having security post(s) obligations of their own in defense of their mission critical assets within their area of responsibility on the flight line. Additionally, CNICINST 5530.14 states that Memoranda of Understanding or Agreements are to be made with sister services only when the Navy does not already possess adequate security capabilities. Because that is not the case here at NAS Sigonella, the Navy is prohibited from pursuing agreements like these. Lastly, the USAF personnel you saw assisting with the Red, White, and Boom event were USAF Security Force professionals who graciously volunteered their time off to help support this community event, allowing us to meet our security posture requirements without having to activate additional NSF and/or ASF. Again, I thank you for your comment and if you have any further questions or concerns regarding this issue, please contact the Assistant Security Officer, Lt. Barreiro, at 624-6279, Security Operations LCPO MACS Ramos at 624-7021 or the ASF Officer MACS Laines at 624-7142.
Comment Regarding Unaccompanied Housing “Room of the Month”: I have lived in other installations’ barracks where they had a “Room of the
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Name: Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Handling) 2nd Class Ashley Tedder Department: Operations Hometown: Visalia, California Behind life-changing decisions like reenlistments, cross-rating packages, and separating from the Navy, a career counselor is involved to help Sailors along the way. Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Handling) 2nd Class Ashley Tedder is the departmental career counselor for the operations department and helps Sailors with those decisions daily. “I love getting to help people,” said Tedder. “Not only do I get to serve my country but I get to serve my shipmates as well. A lot of the things these Sailors have to deal with makes it difficult to find the right guidance, so it’s a very satisfying feeling being able to help them out.” Tedder is in the process of crossrating to the Navy Counselor rate so she can continue to help Sailors after her time at Naval Air Station (NAS) Sigonella. “Aviation Boatswain’s Mate was a good starting point for me in the Navy but it’s not the career path I want to do for 20 years,” said Tedder. “I want to do something I enjoy every day. And, being a career counselor is something I love doing every day.” On top of her full time duties as career counselor, Tedder finds time to assist with the urinalysis program and is
also the vice president for the Filipino American Association. After work, Tedder takes college classes in pursuit of her degree in computer studies and also finds time to volunteer when she can. For fun, Tedder likes to spend time with friends, try different food around the island, and explore Sicily whenever she can. “I have a puppy that takes up a lot of my time,” Tedder laughed. “But I like to take the opportunity to get around
"ICE" continued from Page 2 Month” program just like Base Housing here has the “Yard of the Month” program. Can the barracks establish a similar program? It could be a friendly competition and then at the end of the month the commanding officer can pick the best barracks room. I think I would win because I live without power, just candles. Thank you.
Response:
Thank you for your great idea of establishing a “Room of the Month” award at the barracks. I appreciate your contribution and we will certainly look into it. NAS Sigonella routinely commends residents who comply with the daily living standards. NAS Sigonella Command Master Chief CMDCM Nancy Estrada rewards residents who keep outstanding rooms during the monthly executive inspection by contacting their chain of command and recommending special liberty. In addition, we are also revisiting the idea of having a “Room of the Quarter” to motivate residents to stay consistent in keeping cleanliness, orderliness, and safety. In case the second to the last statement was meant to be literal, a friendly reminder to all UH residents that candles are prohibited in UH for fire and life safety. If a resident is encountering power issues in their room, that must be reported promptly to the Building Manager for correction. They can be reached at 624-3324/3162 in Building 170, and 624-
the island more and travel to different countries for the last year that I’m here.” Tedder’s favorite thing about living in Sicily was how different the culture is than in the States. “Being on deployment with a ship, you get to go to different countries but only for a few days; you don’t really get to experience their culture to the fullest extent,” said Tedder. “Living here really makes you appreciate their culture and your own.”
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 PAO Staff Writer \ Photographer MC2 Christopher Gordon Christopher.Gordon@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
8689/8690 in Building 623. Flashlights are recommended in lieu of candles during power outage. For faster response to future concerns, we recommend calling the Building Managers directly at the abovementioned numbers or the UH Director at 624-4075.
Comment Regarding Bravo Zulu for Housing Office:
I wanted to recognize the staff that take the after-hours calls for economy housing. They are always professional and helpful. I am thankful for the service as it helps us navigate many issues. I also went in to the Housing Department today for assistance with increasing our energy usage wattage and Simeona Tringali was wonderful and so sweet with my daughter. Although it was a year ago, I should also mention Enza Caruso who was a great housing counselor when we arrived.
Response:
Thank you for taking the time to recognize the Housing Department staff. Enza Caruso and Simeona Tringali are an excellent part of our team here at Sigonella and I thank you for taking the time to commend their hard work. We have an excellent staff that works hard, often times even if they are not on call, to take care of the Sigonella community. Thank you for your comment. If you have any further comments or housing questions please do not hesitate to contact Mr. Peter Faulk at peter.faulk@eu.navy.mil
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Summer Fire Safety By MC3 Roland Ardon Defense Media Activity
According to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), from 2012 to 2016, an average of 16,600 patients per year have gone to the emergency room based on grill-related injuries. Half of those are thermal burns, and children under five averaged one-third of those. Gas grills cause approximately 7,900 home fires per year, with 36 percent of structural and outdoor fires being caused by leaks or breaks in a gas line. Charcoal grills are the cause of approximately 1,300 home fires a year. While safely handling grills and fireworks, here are some facts and recommendations from the NFPA. When using both propane and charcoal, you should only do it outdoors. Keep the grill away from the building and any other flammable objects, like overhanging tree branches. Keep children at a safe distance from the grill area and never leave the grill unattended. "For people who are going to be grilling, you want to make sure that first and foremost you're ten feet away from your home," said Caleb Bridgers, fire inspector, Ft. Meade Fire Prevention Office. "Have a bucket of water handy to extinguish any fires that pop up." If using propane, check for leaks from either the tank or the gas line by applying a light soap and water solution to the hose. Turn on the propane tank, and if there is a leak, visible bubbles will form. If bubbles form, turn off the gas tank and connections, then request for a professional to service the grill before using it again. If the leak does not stop, immediately call the fire department. When using charcoal grills, ensure that charcoal starter fluid is used. Keep charcoal fluid out of reach of children and away from heat sources. Use long-handled grilling tools for plenty of clearance from heat and flames.
Make sure to allow the coals to cool after grilling is done before disposing of them in a metal container, and keep the container away from anything that can burn. "The kind of clothes you want to wear when operating a grill are short sleeves," said Bridgers. "Try not to have anything long or flowing that could catch fire." While grill safety is important, it is even more important to employ safety measures when dealing with fireworks, which cause more fires and injuries than grilling does. Fireworks cause roughly 18,500 fires in the U.S. An average of three deaths, 40 injuries and approximately $43 million in direct property damage are the direct result of fireworks. "Make sure you have a bucket of water or a garden hose handy to douse any flames that might occur," said Bridgers. "It's never a good idea to aim fireworks at anyone or anything." To watch fireworks without risk, attend shows set up by experts. NFPA suggests to not handle or use fireworks yourself and keep children away from them. Completely submerge fireworks in a bucket of water and allow them to soak overnight to dispose of them. Double wrap soaked fireworks in plastic wrap or plastic bags so they do not dry out. Then place the wrapped bags in regular household garbage bags and take to your local solid waste facility. "There are no such things as safe fireworks," says Lorraine Carli, NFPA Vice President of Outreach and Advocacy. "The power and danger of fireworks should not be underestimated." The 2016 Consumer Product Safety Commission's 2016 Fireworks Annual Report by Yongling Tu stated that sparklers caused about 900 injuries, with most of them affecting children under the age of five, which is half of the total injuries of that age group. Regardless of the activity, it is always important to practice good fire safety when having fun during the summer season. Contact your local fire department for any questions.
(U.S. Air Force illustration by Airman 1st Class Ryan Callaghan/Released)
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Sigonella AIMD Sailors Donate School Supplies to Acireale Children By Alberto Lunetta
ACIREALE, Sicily – On July 13, Sigonella Aircraft Intermediate Maintenance Department (AIMD) sailors delivered donated school supplies and backpacks to a group of about seventy disadvantaged children from the low-income neighborhood of San Cosimo in Acireale. The donation ceremony took place at the Acireale parish called Parrocchia Santi Cosma e Damiano where the children attended the «Grest» summer camp. The initiative was a small but significant gesture that will remove a burden for local, low income families and prevent them from worrying about buying some school supplies in September. Over the past two months, Marines and other Sigonella volunteer groups conducted several other COMREL events at this Acireale church—sports activities, playing with the children, and minor maintenance projects.
Cristiano Ronaldo Arrives at Juventus Soccer Club and Hysteria Encompasses Turin By Kwese/ESPN
TURIN, Italy - Monday morning in Turin. The beginning of another working week in Italy’s motor city. It’s grey outside and the heavens look like they could open at any time. But the atmosphere contrasts with the mood. Outside the Allianz Stadium, the Juventus fans are on each other’s shoulders. They are stood on bollards and hanging off road signs. They are four or five rows deep against the crash barriers. And they can’t stop singing. Moments ago, Cristiano Ronaldo stepped out of the glass doors of J-Medical, Juventus’ bespoke private healthcare facility adjoining the Allianz Stadium. No one had seen the 33-year-old go in, but it turns out he really was the passenger in the Jeep with the blacked-out windows. There must be more than one entrance to the building after all. Ronaldo had slipped into Turin unnoticed the night before, landing at Caselle airport while everyone else was tuned in to the World Cup final. Waiting on the tarmac for him and his entourage was a car ready to whisk him away to an undisclosed location. Fans congregated outside the hotel where Juventus’s other summer signings Emre Can, Joao Cancelo, and Mattia Perin are staying and where Ronaldo had been a guest when Madrid played here in April. But there was no sign of him. It was like he’d disappeared. But with a face as famous as the Mona Lisa’s, it wasn’t long before someone tracked down Ronaldo. He was at a golf club in the beautiful surroundings of La Mandria Park, an exclusive gated community like La Finca in Madrid, eight kilometers outside of Turin. It’s a place Juventus’ vice-president Pavel Nedved and the Agnellis call home, a guarantee of privacy. Not that Juventus was able to keep what Ronaldo had for dinner out of the public domain: veal slices in a sauce flavored with tuna, seafood salad, caprese and some chicken. No alcohol. All Juventus fans could do was wait, scroll down and refresh associated social media accounts for any clues. The numbers of Juventus’ own went through the roof. In the first 24 hours of Ronaldo being a Juventus player, the club gained 1.4 million followers on Instagram, another million on Twitter and half a million likes on Facebook. When Ronaldo did finally appear in public, it was just as well that it was outside a medical facility. Some fans seemed overwhelmed. The rest were euphoric. The Juventus songbook suddenly fell open. Old songs were adapted for a new hero. One minute they sang “Ce l’abbiamo noi” (“We have him!”) with genuine incredulity, the next they chanted “Bring us the Cup! Bring us the Champions!” In a bizarre scene, one fan held up a hardback copy of Ronaldo’s biography and shook it as if it were a holy text containing stories of his divinity. Grown men in box-fresh Ronaldo shirts, which have been selling at a rate of one every 48 seconds, imitated his goal celebration. Turin’s Portuguese community ventured to the stadium and bought unofficial merchandise with a slogan written in their language: “I was there”. As Ronaldo visited the training ground and the club headquarters next door, the buzz around the stadium continued all afternoon. His news conference scheduled for 6:30 p.m. was pushed back for 15 minutes as a storm of biblical proportions broke over Turin. One Juventus official said: “It always rains when Cristiano is here.” The last time Ronaldo was in Turin was in April, when he arguably scored the greatest goal of his career—a bicycle kick of such beauty that the Allianz Stadium rose as one to give him a standing ovation. It touched Ronaldo, but he was keen to underline that it wasn’t the only factor in his decision to join Juventus. What appeared to flatter him most was his new club sharing the opinion he
AIMD Sailors hand out backpacks to disadvantaged Acireale children. (By Alberto Lunetta)
has of himself, which simply holds that his days at the pinnacle of the game are far, far from over. “Players of my age go to China or Qatar, so coming to such an important club at this stage in my career makes me very happy,” he said. “... I am different from all the others, all the other players who think their career is over at my age.
I really want to show I am not like all the others. I am different.” A sense of Ronaldo’s difference was provided by the setting. The conference center used for the unveilings of Perin, Can, Cancelo and Mat-
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Changes Announced to Post-9/11 GI Bill Transferability From Chief of Naval Personnel Public Affairs
WASHINGTON (NNS) – On July 12, the Department of Defense released changes to department policy on the transfer by service members in the Uniformed Services of "Post-9/11 GI Bill" education benefits to eligible family members. Effective July 12, 2019, one year from this announcement, eligibility to transfer those benefits will be limited to service members with less than 16 years of total service, active duty service and/or selected Reserves as applicable. Previously, there were no restrictions on when service members could transfer education benefits to their family members. The provision for a Sailor to have at least six years of service to apply to transfer benefits remains unchanged. "After a thorough review of the policy, we saw a need to focus on retention in a time of increased growth of the Armed Forces," said Stephanie Miller, Director of Accessions Policy, Office of the Secretary of Defense. "This change continues to allow career service members that earned this benefit to share it
with their family members while they continue to serve." She added "this change is an important step to preserve the distinction of transferability as a retention incentive." What does this mean for our Sailors? The change will allow Sailors to retain their eligibility to transfer education benefits even if they have not served the entirety of their obligated service commitment through no fault of their own. This means if a Sailor fails to fulfill their service obligation because of a "force shaping" event (such as officers involuntarily separated as a result of being twice passed over for promotion, or enlisted personnel involuntarily separated as a result of failure to meet minimum retention standards, such as high-year tenure) the transfer of benefits to a family member would not be impacted. Exceptions that permitted service members with at least ten years of service to obligate less than four years if prevented by statute or policy from doing so, such as enlisted high year tenure, have been cancelled. All approvals for transferability of Post-9/11 GI bill require a four-year commitment in the
Armed Forces and, more importantly, the member must be eligible to be retained for four years from the date of election.
Refer to NAVADMIN 170/18 for the Navy's implantation. For more on the policy, visit http:// www.esd.whs.mil/DD/.
SASEBO, Japan (Sept. 16, 2016) Chief Personnel Specialist Taylor Himes is pinned by his daughter during a chief petty officer pinning ceremony in the Career Education Center aboard Commander, U.S. Fleet Activities Sasebo.(U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Kristopher S. Haley/Released)
Navy Uniform Update Released From Chief of Naval Personnel Public Affairs
WASHINGTON (July 10, 2018) Chief of Naval Operations Adm. John M. Richardson, center left, and Chief of Naval Personnel Vice Adm. Robert P. Burke, center right, and Sailors assigned to the Pentagon announce new grooming standards on camera during a live all-hands call. The event was held to answer questions from the fleet and to announce upcoming changes and updates to Navy policies. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Raymond D. Diaz III/Released)
WASHINGTON (NNS) -- The Navy announced the expansion of hair styles for women along with several other uniform policy changes and updates in NAVADMIN 163/18, July 11. Among the several hair style changes is the authorization for women to wear locks. The NAVADMIN provides specific and detailed regulation on how locks can be worn. Women are also authorized to wear their hair in a single braid, French braid, or single ponytail in service, working and physical training uniforms. The ponytail may extend up to three inches below the bottom edge of the of the shirt, jacket or coat collar. The accessory holding the ponytail must not be visible when facing forward, and be consistent with the color of the hair. The hair cannot be worn below the bottom of the uniform collar where there are hazards such as rotating gear. Women may now wear a hair bun that does not exceed or extend beyond the width of the back of the head.
Other uniform changes include the approval of the Navy Optional Physical Training Uniform (OPTU) that consists of a navy blue high performance shirt and five-inch running shorts. The uniform is expected to be available at Navy Exchange Uniform and Customer Care Centers starting October 2018. The Navy is also developing a standard navy blue Physical Training Uniform (PTU) that will be phased into the seabag issue at Recruit Training Command in the next 12-18 months. The Black Relax-Fit Jacket (Eisenhower Jacket) has been designated a unisex item and Sailors can wear the men or women's jacket sizing that best suits their uniform requirements. To allow for greater visibility female Sailors have the option to wear identification badges on the right side above the pocket of their uniforms. Wear testing of the improved female officer and chief Service uniform skirts and slacks will be complete this summer.
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NAS SIGONELLA COMMUNITY PAGE All Hands News Bulletin:
AAA DRIVER IMPROVEMENT COURSE
COMMUNITY BANK EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
Command, Department or Organization: NASSIG, Safety Dept. Location of Event: PWD Classroom 1st Floor, Hatchett Training Hall Date of Event: 26 Jul 2018 Time of Event: 0900 - 1500 Point of Contact Name: Safety Dept. Point of Contact Phone Number: 624-5630 Point of Contact Email Address: M-SI-NASSIG-SAFETY-GD@OCONUS.NAVY.MIL Additional Information: The AAA Driver Improvement Course is being offered to NAS Sigonella to U.S. Military, Gov't Civilians Employees, and Dependents. To sign-up for the class, you may register via ESAMS or call the Safety Office. Seating is only available for 30 personnel per class. Class will be offered on a monthly basis. Requirement, must bring a valid USA Driver's license. Please contact the Safety Office at 624-5630/6261 or LSCS Bucton at 624-5511 for any questions.
Command, Department or Organization: Community Bank Location of Event: NAS II Point of Contact Name: Mr. Marc Lenhardt, Human Resources Officer Point of Contact Phone Number: 624-6761 Point of Contact Email Address: Additional Information: NAS II Community Bank is looking for a motivated and energetic Senior Banking Center Service Supervisor to lead and support a team of local national associates in creating a connection and developing rapport with customers to provide outstanding personalized service. Candidate must be a U.S. citizen and a dependent of a U.S. military service member or of a DoD civilian stationed in Italy. For further information, please contact Mr. Marc Lenhardt, Human Resources Officer at +49.6134.187-338. For a detailed job description and to apply online, please use the "Careers" at link: www.DoDCommunityBank.com <http://www. DoDCommunityBank.com> Community Bank, operated by Bank of America, is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and recruits & hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, veteran or disability status or any factor prohibited by law, and as such affirms in policy and practice to support and promote the concept of equal employment opportunity & affirmative action, in accordance with all applicable federal, state and municipal laws.
Sigonella Religious Ministries Department Worship Services NAS 1 Tuesday Protestant Women of the Chapel: 0900-1100 Daily Mass: 1130-1200 1445-1615 Chapel Youth Middle School: 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: July 9 - July 16, 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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PAGE 14 "ITALIAN NEWS" continued from Page 6 tia Caldara was not big enough to house the 300 journalists drawn to Turin by Ronaldo’s Serie Arecord €117 million move. Juventus opened up the Umberto and Gianni Agnelli Hall especially for the occasion. The two of them would no doubt have approved of a move that honored the tradition of other deals Juventus had done in the past for Omar Sivori, Paolo Rossi, Michel Platini, Roberto Baggio, Zinedine Zidane, and Nedved. In the year of Juventus’ seventh straight Scudetto (Serie-A league championship), the symmetry of adding the world’s most famous No. 7, not to mention a seventh Ballon d’Or winner, was not lost on Juventus fans. At the bus stop back to the city center, a boy turned to his dad and said: “Ancora non ci credo” (“I still can’t believe it.”) Fifteen years after Juventus’ first attempt to sign Ronaldo, a move that collapsed when Marcelo Salas refused to be part of the deal and left for Sporting, the Old Lady has finally got her man.
Canadians Trek Across Sicily to Commemorate Fallen WWII soldiers By Canadian Broadcasting Corporation
History books often treat it as a footnote—and that›s why Steve Gregory thinks it›s so important to draw attention to Canada›s role in the battle for Sicily during World War II. In fact, Gregory, who lives in Montreal, said he only became aware of the sacrifices Canadian soldiers made on the Mediterranean island in 2006. “The first thing that struck me is, ‘My gosh, why isn›t there more written about it?’” he told CBC Montreal’s Daybreak earlier this week. More than 500 Canadian soldiers lost their lives during the six-week battle for Sicily during the Second World War, which the Allies called Operation Husky. The operation began on July 10, 1943 —75 years ago this week — when Canadian forces joined an armada of nearly 3,000 Allied ships. After fighting across mined roads and rocky hillsides, an estimated 562 Canadians died there. Today, Canadians “have a moral responsibility” to remember what happened, Gregory said. Daily ceremonies held along the route Gregory is currently leading a group of 10 Canadians, as well as 14 members of the Canadian military, on a 320-kilometre trek across Sicily to remember Canada’s role in liberating Italy during the war. Dubbed “Operation Husky 2018”, the walk will end July 31 at the Canadian military cemetery in the Italian town of Agira. That’s where some of the operation’s toughest fighting took place — and where 490 Canadians are buried. Each day, the group will hold a remembrance ceremony in a town along the route. Fourteen Canadian soldiers will also be taking part in the trek, playing drums and bagpipes to announce the group’s arrival in each place. Once there, they’ll lay a wreath and play the Last Post, a song typically played on a bugle or trumpet to commemorate fallen soldiers. “Our job is to create a lot of attention and reclaim Canadian history; that’s really what we’re trying to do,” Gregory said. Some markers are being placed along the route with the names of Canadian soldiers that were killed, he explained, while plaques will also be erected in three Italian towns, and American and Italian troops will join the group at various points along the way. Gregory said he also plans to commemorate the sacrifices Italian civilians made during the war. “We want the Italians to know we also recognize the civilian suffering,” he said. ‘Men who have been forgotten for 75 years’ Darrell Hartman, a family doctor from Edmonton, says he decided to join the trip to send a message to his own children. “I always wanted them to know exactly what has been done for them,” Hartman said. This isn’t the first time Gregory has commemorated the Canadian military’s role in Sicily. Five years ago, on Operation Husky’s 70th anniversary, he led a similar 22-day trek across the island. He was later awarded a commendation from Canada’s Minister of Veterans Affairs
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for his efforts. Earlier this week, Seamus O’Regan, the minister, highlighted the sacrifices Canadian troops made there. “The courage and valor shown by our armed forces, past and present, have helped Canada through the long and arduous road to the fragile peace we now enjoy,” he said in a statement. For his part, Gregory said he hopes the walk will draw attention to this often forgotten chapter of Canadian history. It’s important to remember, he said, “for the souls of these men who have been forgotten for 75 years.”
Divers Find Stunning Coral Forests around Sicily's Underwater Volcanoes By Mother Nature Network
The Aeolian Islands north of Sicily are volcanic islands surrounded by waters filled with underwater volcanoes. As a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Aeolian islands are a popular tourist destination, but the waters around them haven’t received much attention from researchers. That was until Oceana, an international organization devoted to protecting and restoring the oceans of the world, launched a one-month expedition into these waters. Exploring seven different areas around the Aeolians, Oceana researchers found many types of coral, some of them critically endangered, and habitats shared by a variety of sea creatures, including sharks and loggerhead turtles. Regrettably, they also found signs of human activities that were negatively impacting the ecosystem. “Although the deep-sea lies just off the coasts of the Aeolian Islands, these waters are largely unexplored, and hide very rich biodiversity,” Ricardo Aguilar, senior research director for Oceana in Europe, said in a statement. “We have found tens of features that are internationally protected in the Mediterranean, from impressive coralligenous beds to loggerhead turtles and many species of corals and molluscs. However, we also found widespread impacts of human activity, even in the farthest and deepest areas, and it is vital that we stop harming marine life if we are to preserve the uniqueness of this part of the Tyrrhenian Sea.” Oceana explorers went just over 981 meters (3,218 feet) deep to collect samples, photographs and film of the marine life in the area. They studied isolated seamounts, underwater banks, and hydrothermal vents formed by the area’s volcanic activity. The deepest depths contained forests of bamboo coral and species a of sea star — Zoroaster fulgens — that had never been seen in the Mediterranean Sea. A fish species, Gobius kolombatovici, that was previously believed to only occur in the northern Adriatic Sea, was also found. Intermediate depths contained black coral (pictured above) filled with shark eggs, as well as red and yellow tree corals. Both types of those corals are considered to be threatened in the Mediterranean. At the shallowest depths, explorers found red algae that provided support for dense gardens of sea fans, and plenty of fish. The data the divers collected will be used to create a proposal for a protected marine area to safeguard the area, both for the wildlife that thrives there and the local economy, which benefits from the marine resources. Protections will be a boon to the waters. Divers discovered plenty of evidence of human activity harming the environment here. Discarded fishing gear, including hooks, lines, traps, and nets were found alongside normal tras, like plastic tableware, bottles, and tires. In some instances, the waste was responsible for the death of marine life, like a dead loggerhead turtle a diver found floating in the area, a fishing hook still in its mouth. Efforts to protect the Aeolian Islands’ waters have been underway since the early 1990s. Those efforts were largely unsuccessful until the Blue Marine Foundation joined forces with the Aeolian Island Preservation Fund to work more aggressively for a marine protected area designation. The Italian government committed to the conservation designation in 2016, and the Blue Marine Foundation says the designation will “be more efficient and effective than existing Italian models in terms of ambition of zoning, management and innovative solutions.”
JULY 20, 2018 "UNIFORM" continued from Page 7 Improvements include a straight line Service skirt, and redesigned khaki and white Service slacks with lower waist and reduced rise (waist to top of the inseam). These items are expected to be available at Navy Exchange Uniform and Customer Care Centers at the end of the year. An improved Black Leather Safety Boot (I-Boot 4) for optional wear with all Navy working uniforms and coveralls will be for sale at designated fleet concentration locations beginning this October. The boots were selected based on Sailor feedback and the 2017 Navy Boot Study. New uniform policies are the result of fleet feedback and the ongoing efforts to improve Navy uniforms, uniform policies and Sailor appearance. The Navy Uniform mobile app will be updated in late July. The update will include all of Navy Uniform regulation illustrations, policies and NAVADMINs. The expanded uniform app's goal is to provide one-stop uniform policy access and ability to submit uniform questions links to Navy Exchange on-line uniform sales via the app. For complete on these uniform policy, details, guidance, and where to direct questions see NAVADMIN 163/18 at www.npc.navy. mil.
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Keep Banned Foodstuffs out of U.S. By Robert Szostek USACA-E PAO
WIESBADEN, Germany – Personnel shipping household goods to the U.S. this summer should be aware when packing the contents of their kitchen, agriculture officials advise. The Bureau of Customs and Border Protection, or CBP, issues fines of $100-$1,000 to firsttime offenders who ignore the strict rules that apply to sending food products stateside. “Red meats, sausages, pâtés and salami can harbor animal viruses, even if canned, and are therefore barred from import,” said Julie Aliaga-Milos, U.S. Department of Agriculture adviser to the U.S. European Command. Even pasta or soup mixes that contain dried meat are not allowed, she added. Foot-andmouth disease and bovine spongiform encephalopathy (BSE or mad cow disease) are exam-
ples of animal diseases that need to be kept out of the U.S. this way. Fresh fruits and vegetables may not be sent to the U.S. in household goods because they can contain the eggs or larvae of voracious pests. The Mediterranean fruit fly is a good example of a bug that can hide in citrus and other fruits to bypass our defenses. However, you can ship processed fruit and vegetable products such as canned fruit, olive oil, mustard and canned or processed sauces. There are no restrictions on fish or mushrooms either, Aliaga-Milos said. Commercially produced dried herbs and spices, tea, roasted coffee, cured cheeses, cakes, candies, cookies and roasted nuts are also okay. To find out more about importing food, plant and animal products into the United States, visit the CBP website at www.cbp.gov/ travel/international-visitors/agricultural-items.
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