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NASSIG welcomes new chiefs

Seventeen new chief petty oﬃcers (CPO) were pinned in a ceremony at Naval Air Station (NAS) Sigonella, September 14. (U.S. Navy photo by MC2 Gary Prill/Released)

BY MCSN JULIE COX NAS Sigonella Public Aﬀairs

eventeen new chief petty oﬃcers (CPO) were pinned in a ceremony at Naval Air Station (NAS) Sigonella, September 14, honoring the 119-year naval tradition. The ceremony marked the end of the training and induction period, which began six weeks ago for CPO (selects). "Being a great chief petty oﬃcer begins with what we call 'transformation'," said NAS Sigonella Command Master Chief David Graham. "It's not just an advancement in rank, it's [a] whole mind set. They have to totally change their thought process; what their expectations of themselves and everybody else are. They have to realize it's no longer about them ... it's about teamwork and helping out the people around you."

Singing "Anchors Aweigh," CPO (selects) marched to the front of the room filled with family members, friends and fellow Sailors. They stood in formation as they waited to receive their anchors. It was an emotional experience for each CPO (select) as their anchors were pinned by a loved one and their combination cover was placed upon their head by a fellow chief. "Being 'the chief ' is a great honor, equal to that of being a great husband or a parent," said newly pinned Chief Builder Danny Redman. "It comes with great responsibility. Your actions and the decisions you make aﬀect others that you care about." The process of becoming a Navy chief is an arduous one. Advancement is not only based on exam scores and evaluations

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and the quotas within a rating. One must also go through a selection board. The competition is extremely challenging and thorough, and only a few are selected each year. "The feeling is surreal because it was no easy endeavor getting here," said newly pinned Chief Master-at-Arms Glenn Wade. "It has been a whirlwind of emotions in the weeks leading up to this moment, leaving all of us with a new found respect and sense of humility. "Our gratitude is to our families who believe in us, our Sailors who selflessly stand by us and our community who cares for us. Our work however, is only yet begun."

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“As I grow older I think back to my few short years as a navy man and find that many of my actions and the way I have conducted myself are a direct result of the lessons my chiefs taught me. Those lessons include... fairness, understanding, firmness, honesty, pride, honor and most importantly, love for my country.”

- Ron Hovis United States Navy (1951 to 1957)

Surgical Technician Week

Festivals around Sicily

Meet Sigonella’s new chief petty ofiicers

Naval Hospital Sigonella celebrates.

Pistachio Festival and Couscous Festival details.

Photos of each new chief.

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THE SIGNATURE U.S. Naval Air Station Sigonella Capt. Scott Butler, Commanding Officer Cmdr. Eric Vosler, Executive Officer CMDCM David Graham, Command Master Chief

EDITORIAL Lt. Tim Page, Public Affairs Officer timothy.page@eu.navy.mil

Dott. Alberto Lunetta, Communtiy Relations Officer alberto.lunetta.it@eu.navy.mil

Jackie Trembath, Editor jackie.trembath@eu.navy.mil

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Writers/Photographers MC1 Christopher Delano christopher.delano@eu.navy.mil MR1 Gary Spence gwspence2003@hotmail.com MM2 Johnnathan Archbold johnnathan.archbold@eu.navy.mil MC2 Gary Prill gary.prill@eu.navy.mil MC3 Brian Glunt brian.glunt@eu.navy.mil MCSN Cameron Bramham cameron.bramham@eu.navy.mil MCSN Julie Cox juliekcox6@hotmail.com

NAS Sigonella Commanding Officer, Capt. Scott Butler September marks the beginning of the 2012 Combined Federal Campaign (CFC) and on Monday, I had the opportunity to oﬃcially kick oﬀ this campaign season. Throughout its history, CFC has contributed over $7 billion to more than 2,500 worthy charities. Last year alone, NAS Sigonella contributed more than $150,000 to local and national charities. Remember, CFC is the once a year opportunity for members of the military – and the entire DOD – to donate to any of the worthwhile organizations. Although there are many organizations that are worthy of your consideration, I’d like to single out the Family Youth Service Program (FYSP). In the 2011 campaign, the Sigonella community donated over $20,000 to this group, which then returns the donations to our command for use in MWR programs throughout the installation. This fund helps support everything from youth programs to visiting authors and is a wonderful way to directly support everything that helps make Sigonella such a great place to call home. I’m sure that as the CFC reps contact each of you, the generosity that this Community has shown in the past will once again come through and we’ll surpass last year’s total. We received so many questions for September’s Feedback Live that we couldn’t cover them all during the show, so I’ll use the

next few Direct Line columns to answer them. Your questions are very important to me, and I encourage you to keep sending them via email. Remember that Feedback Live is a LIVE call in show – if time permits, you can get your question answered on the spot. The show is held on the first Thursday of each month, from 6:30 – 7:00 p.m. To call in live on the show, please dial 624-4265 or 095-56-4265. I know we only have one pool and it can be diﬃcult to share with everyone; however, it seems that recently the lap swim hours have been taken away. I know the hours in the morning are 0530-0830 but then the swim team started using it at 0700 making the pool very crowded. Especially during the usual PT days Mon,Wed, Fri. Is there any way we can have consistent hours throughout the year, where everyone can use it without too much disruption. Your concern was resolved when the pool hours were changed for the school year; however, I’ll make sure this is incorporated in planning for the season next summer. I also anticipate the pool on NAS II to be open by next summer, providing additional options for the entire community.

least five times and it scared me to death. There are more than one running around and if it isn't obvious to put out, there are children around this base and this does not provide such a safe environment for them and for us. Although I see the dogs and cats on our bases, I haven’t received any reports of them being aggressive or chasing anyone. By all means, if you encounter a stray dog at NAS I or Marinai, please avoid approaching them and call 911 or the Desk Sergeant at 624-6063.

Is there anyway we can get rid of the stray dogs on base? I've been chased at

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Would you like to become an Ombudsman? Next Ombudsman Basic Training will be held September 25-27. Call the Fleet & Family Support Center for more information: 624-4291.

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Around NAS Sigonella ... Naval Air Station (NAS) Sigonella Executive Oﬃcer, Cmdr. Eric Vosler (left) cuts a celebratory cake with U.S. Naval Hospital Commanding Oﬃcer, Capt. Patricia McDonald (center) and NAS Sigonella CFC Coordinator, Senior Chief Yeoman Diego Reyes. (U.S. Navy photo by MCSN Cameron Bramham/Released)

Combined Federal Campaign begins! BY MCSN CAMERON BRAMHAM NAS Sigonella Public Affairs On September 17, Naval Air Station (NAS) Sigonella Executive Officer, Cmdr. Eric Vosler welcomed Sailors from around base to the NAS II conference room for a cake cutting ceremony, which officially kicked off this year’s Combined Federal Campaign (CFC). “Everybody has an opportunity now to give to a whole lot of different organizations,” Vosler said. “Whatever your favorite thing is, there’s probably an activity in the CFC booklet that you can donate to.” According to the website, CFC is the world's largest and most successful annual workplace charity campaign, with more than 200 CFC campaigns throughout the country and internationally to help to raise millions of dollars each year. “You’re going to see us around NAS I and NAS II doing fundraisers and putting the word out,” NAS Sigonella CFC Coordinator, Senior Chief Yeoman Diego Reyes said. “Our contributions last year reached $150,000 and this year our goal is $180,000. I think we’ve started off on the right foot in obtaining that goal.” Anyone interested in making donations to the CFC needs to get in touch with their command representative, who will be able to provide the proper donation slips.

The Naval Air Station (NAS) Sigonella Coalition of Sailors Against Destructive Decisions (CSADD) held a ‘free bowling night’ at Spare Time Bowling Center on NAS I, September 14. (U.S. Navy photo by MCSN Cameron Bramham/Released)

CSADD hosts free bowling night for Sailors BY MCSN CAMERON BRAMHAM NAS Sigonella Public Aﬀairs The Naval Air Station (NAS) Sigonella Coalition of Sailors Against Destructive Decisions (CSADD) held a ‘free bowling night’ at Spare Time Bowling Center on NAS I, Sept. 14. Free food, drinks and prizes were also given throughout the evening. “CSADD gives the opportunity for all young Sailors to do positive things together,” NAS Sigonella Command Master Chief David Graham said. “Everything CSADD entails is positive and we hope nights like tonight will help young Sailors realize that they can do great things together.” The event was made possible through donations from the NAS Sigonella Chief Petty Oﬃcers Association, First Class Association and Morale, Welfare and Recreation. “We hope to catch young Sailors’ attention to join CSADD and make the right decisions,” Master Chief Juancho Lucero said. “We want everyone to enjoy their time at Sigonella, but not to do things that will hurt their Naval careers.” For more information on CSADD, contact MM2 Ashley Neumann at Base Housing on NAS I. Note: This is a non-federal entity. It is not a part of the department of defense or any of its components and it has no governmental status.

Pictured left to right, HM3 Michael A. Graydon, HN Austin Cox, HM3 Ferdy Murtano, HN Roslyn Ablian and HM1 Amy F. Italiano. Top row, left to right, HM2 Brent A. Nolan, HM2 Thai Dinh and HM3 Shaloma Taylor. (Photo by HN Kareem Knight)

Naval Hospital Sigonella recognizes the rich heritage of the surgical technologist BY LCDR JOHN BROOM Naval Hospital Sigonella Naval Hospital Sigonella recently celebrated “Surgical Technician Week” September 16-22, in conjunction with the national week of recognition for surgical technologists with a celebratory breakfast hosted by the perioperative and anesthesia staﬀ, a cake cutting ceremony, and a special recognition by the director of surgical services for the dedication and hard work provided on a continuous basis. The surgical technologist originated from the need for trained medical personnel after the succession of wars that severely decimated their numbers. Many nurses and doctors were called to serve during theses wars to attend the medical needs of the soldiers and sailors on the battlefront, and those wounded and confined in medical camps and hospitals as well. Surgical technology arose through the succession of world wars participated in by the United States: World War I (1914-1918), World War II (1939-1945), the Korean War (1950-1953), and the Vietnam War (1965-1975). During World War I, Army medics and Navy hospital corpsman were conscripted and trained to give emergency services on the battle field and on combat ships. Nurses were not allowed to serve on the battlefield but were confined to medical stations and hospital ships during this period.

Thus the role of operating room technicians (ORT), was created. ORTs took the place of nurses in the battlefield. They received training through an accelerated nursing program that emphasized on operating room technology and received on-the-job training in the surgery department. Their studies included sterilization of instruments, care of operating room patients, suturing, draping and instrumentation. Additionally, they also received emergency room training. After the Korean War, the shortage of nurses in operating rooms in the United States led to the hiring of ex-medics and ex-corpsmen to work in civilian hospitals. These ex-military men and women performed impeccably. Over time, this arrangement led to the evolution of the title of 'operating room technician' to 'surgical technologist'. In the Navy, surgical technologists serve in various roles as clinicians, educators, and operational assignments. Without surgical technologist participation, the surgical team would be incomplete. Naval Hospital Sigonella joins its sister military and civilian hospitals throughout the United States, in recognizing the valuable contributions of surgical technicians to the success of safe and eﬀective patient care.

Sexual Assault Prevention Hotlines DoD SAFE Helpline: 001-877-995-5247 (From cell phones and oﬀ-base telephones) Sigonella SAPR VA Hotline:335-642-8312 Or:19020 (toll-free access code) 877-995-5247 (From DSN lines)

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COMMUNITY CALENDAR FRIDAY

September

TUESDAY 25

WEDNESDAY 26

THURSDAY 27

Tobacco Cessation Class NAS I Midtown Classroom 2 - 3 p.m.

Bowling $1 Day

Dueling Pianos Noel & Dan Jox Pub

Taormina & Isola Bella

Sigonella Golf Tournament

Youth Complex Family Toboggan Trip

Liberty Bowling Challenge

Connections Ice Cream Cone Day

28 Take 5 Empty Wallet Lunch

Bowling 2 for 1 Karaoke Jox Pub

Jox Pub Texas Hold’em

ITT Circumetnea Antique Train Adventure

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MONDAY

SATURDAY 22

SUNDAY 23 ITT Lipari Express Outdoor Rec Marzamemi Boat Tour by Night Youth Complex Family Toboggan Trip

ITT Bronte Pistacchio Festival

Outdoor Rec Bike Trip from Portopalo to Cassibile

Liberty Dinner at Paradise Pizza

Cosmic Bowling

Outdoor Rec Kayak Giardini Naxo & Taormina by Night

Jox Pub Weekend Dance Party

Connections Coffee House & Open Mic Night

5 Bowling 2 for 1

Bowling $1 Day

Karaoke Jox Pub

ITT Transylvania & Romania Tour

Jox Pub Texas Hold’em

Liberty/Connections/Take 5: x4246, x5602 Outdoor Rec: x4777, x4396

6 ITT Siracusa

ITT St. Alfio & Ottobrata in Zafferana

Outdoor Rec Tandem Skydiving Cosmic Bowling

Fitness: x4483, x5243 Midtown 2 Theaters: x4248

FFSC: x4291 American Red Cross: x4900

Does your command or organization have an event you’d like to see on the Community Calendar? Email us at thesig@eu.navy.mil and let us know!

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Need an appointment at the hospital? Call DSN 624-CARE (2273) or commercial 095-56-2273, M-F: 7:30 a.m. - 4 p.m.

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For non-emergent medical questions that arise over the weekend, holidays, or after oﬃce hours, please call 335-578-8077 if you are normally seen at the hospital or 335-578-8150 if you are normally seen at the Flight Line Clinic.

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Fire safety discussion points Use the following fire safety and prevention information to lead discussions. GAMBINO

BY NAS SIGONELLA FIRE & EMERGENCY SERVICES

Control kids' access to fire Keep all matches and lighters out of the hands of children. If possible, keep these sources of fire in locked drawers. Consider buying only "childproof " lighters—but be aware that no product is completely child-proof. Children as young as two years old can strike matches and start fires. Never leave children unattended near operating stoves or burning candles, even for a short time. Teach children not to pick up matches or lighters they may find. Instead, they should tell an adult immediately.

Fire safety at home Smoke alarms should be installed on every level of the home, especially near sleeping areas. Smoke alarms should be kept clean of dust by regularly vacuuming over and around them. Replace batteries in smoke alarms at least once a year. And replace the entire unit after ten years of service, or as the manufacturer recommends. Families should plan and practice two escape routes from each room of their home. Regularly inspect the home for fire hazards. If there are adults in the home who smoke, they should use heavy safety ashtrays and discard ashes and butts in metal, sealed containers or the toilet. If there is a fireplace in the home, the entire opening should be covered by a heavy safety screen. The chimney should be professionally inspected and cleaned annually.

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Children should cook only under the supervision of an adult or with their permission. Children should never play with electrical cords or electrical sockets. They should ask adults for help plugging in equipment. Children should stay away from radiators and heaters, and they should be taught that these devices are not toys. Young children in particular must be taught not to play with or drop anything into space heaters. Nothing should be placed or stored on top of a heater. Pots on stovetops should always have their handles turned toward the center of the stove, where children cannot reach up and pull or knock them off. Teach children to turn off lights, stereos, TVs, and other electrical equipment when they are finished using them. In the case of room heaters, children should ask an adult to turn it off when the room will be empty. Children should never touch matches, lighters, or candles. If they find matches or lighters within reach, they should ask an adult to move them . No one should stand too close to a fireplace or wood stove or other types of heaters, where clothes could easily catch fire.

Warning signs Evidence of fire play, such as burnt matches, clothes, paper, toys, etc., or if you smell smoke in hair or clothes. Inappropriate interest in firefighters and/or fire trucks, such as

frequent, improper calls to the fire department or 9-1-1. Child asks or tries to light cigarettes or candles for you or other adults. Matches or lighters in their pockets or rooms.

Control curiosity Talk to your child or students in a calm, assured manner about fire safety. Consider visiting a fire station if children are very interested in firefighting and/or fire trucks or ask a firefighter to visit your classroom. Have the firefighter talk about his/her job and the dangers of fire. For parents: Create opportunities for learning about fire safety at home. For example, when you cook, let your child get the pot holder for you; when you use the fireplace, let your child bring you the wood or tools; if you use candles, let the child check to make sure the candle holder fits snugly; and when you change or test the batteries in your smoke alarms, ask the child to help you.

What to do if you suspect your student/child is playing with fire? Talk to the child about his or her actions. Explain again that fire is a tool for use only by adults, and that it is very dangerous for children. Many schools, fire departments and law enforcement agencies have programs for children who are inappropriately interested in fire or who have set fires.

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Bronte Mayor Firrarello kicks oﬀ one of the past editions of the “Sagra del pistachio” (Pistachio festival), the scrumptious annual food event taking place in the historic heart of Bronte. This year festival booths will be open from September 27 - 30 and October 5 - 7. (Photo by City of Bronte Press Oﬃce)

Pistachio Festival returns to Bronte Plan a weekend with your family to enjoy the annual edition of the Sagra del pistacchio (Pistachio Festival), September 27 - 30 and October 5 - 7 in the historic center of Bronte. Sicily is the only Italian region which produces pistachio that has a unique taste. “There are currently around 3,000 hectares of pistachio grown in Bronte which make one percent of the total world’s production. They are harvested every two years between August and September,” said Bronte Mayor Pino Firrarello. The Bronte Pistachio Festival hymn called “Diamanti Verde,” (green diamonds), which was composed last year by songwriter Gianni Belfiore, talks about the hard work carried out by Bronte farmers during the pistachio growing and harvesting seasons and highlights the fertility of the town’s volcanic soil. “The song’s lyrics are very touching. Belfiore was able to summarize 1,000 years of Bronte’s pistachio cultivation and historical heritage,” added Firrarello. Thursday, September 27, Bronte will once again showcase its thriving pistachio industry. Bronte exports 80

percent of its pistachio production to Europe (mainly to France and Germany); the rest ends up in Italy. Romans first introduced the cultivation of pistachio in Sicily importing it from the Middle East. However, the Arabs were the ones who actively grew, processed, and exported pistachio throughout the high middle ages. That’s why the Sicilian words for pistachio are “Frastuca” (the seed) and “Frastucara” (the plant), which both derive from the Arabic words “Fristach” and Festuch.” In the Catania province, pistachio has been cultivated in the high mountain fertile volcanic soils of Etna since the second half of the 19th century thanks to its resistance to extreme weather conditions. Over the centuries, local pistachio growers have been living in “symbiosis” with the volcano, fearing it but at the same time enjoying the fertility that Etna “donates” to the crops at the end of the eruptive activity. Pistachio is mainly used within the confectionery industry for making mouthwatering “torroni” (nougats), sweets and ice creams, but if you attend the festival, you will discover all the diﬀerent ways Sicilians eat this delicious nut.

Festival highlights The festival, which is one of the most important Sicilian food events of the year, draws more than 100,000 visitors annually from all over the island. Festival goers will get a chance to browse through more than 100 booths and sample a plethora of pistachio-based specialties such as desserts, cakes, ice cream, honey, “Nutella” (hazelnut spread with a chocolaty taste) patisserie and savory dishes such as “Tagghiarini” (tagliatelle) and “Maccarruni” (maccheroni) homemade pasta with pesto sauce (made as the usual pesto but replacing the basil with pistachio), Ravioli, “Salsiccia” (pork sausage) and “Arancini” (breaded rice balls filled with ragù and cheese). There will also be “pistachio vino,” a dessert wine, as well as the cocktail al pistacchio (pistachio liquor). The festival also features arts and crafts booths (lava stone, wood) and other local produce such as cheeses, salami and more as well as sweets including “Fillette” (circular shaped confections made with flour, sugar, and eggs that is cooked in a frying pan) and “Nucatuli” that are made with flour, sugar, lard, eggs vanilla, peeled ground pistachio, cinnamon and rose water. For more information and detailed schedules, visit http://www.comune.bronte.ct.it/

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JUST SA Y IT! Practice your Italian English: carnation Italian: garòfano Sigonella Couscous lovers should not miss the 15th annual International Couscous Festival held in San Vito Lo Capo which celebrates the traditional dish that all regions of the Mediterranean basin have been sharing for centuries. Every year, thousands of tourists attend this food event for a chance to taste a plethora of diﬀerent recipes of this multicolored delicacy that has been around for more than 1,000 years, ever since the Arabs introduced it in “sunny” Sicily. (Photo by Couscousfest Press Oﬃce)

English: acacia Italian: acàcia

International Couscous Festival in San Vito Lo Capo The 15th annual International Couscous Festival in San Vito Lo Capo, an enchanting coastal town located about 25 miles from Trapani, San Vito Lo Capo, from September 25 - 30 oﬀers fun and food for everyone. The festival takes place in the lively streets of the historic center where ethnic music concerts, belly dancing shows and food booths, shaped as Berber tents, create a cozy and exotic atmosphere. The festival is a culinary competition featuring renowned chefs from nine Mediterranean countries, (the Ivory Coast, France, Israel, Italy, Morocco, Palestine, Egypt, Senegal and Tunisia) who demonstrate their culinary expertise by making the best couscous. Judges include distinguished food journalists and tourism experts. Festival goers can sample the traditional siciliano couscous prepared daily by the women and fishermen of San Vito Lo Capo. This dish, of Arabic origin, is very common in the West coast of Sicily spanning from Trapani to Marsala. It is prepared with fish (prawns, groupers, amberjacks, scorpion fish and other local fish) instead of vegetables or meat. There are two Sicilian couscous variations: one with toasted almonds and chilies that is typical

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from San Vito Lo Capo and the other, which is prepared in the Agrigento area and is actually a sweet couscous dish, with pistachios, almonds, candied pumpkin, chocolate cinnamon and icing sugar. It takes skillful hands to n'cucciare (mixing the semolina grains) in the mafaradda, a large terracotta container that is handed down from mother to daughter. Festival highlights Every day from noon to midnight, sample a menu consisting of a couscous course, a glass of Sicilian wine, a portion of local sweets (cassatelle, cannoli, cassate and almond desserts) and some exquisite dessert wine. Check out the food workshops, arts and crafts, wine, olive oil and traditional pastry tastings, and entertainment. Most of the events are free of charge but for some of them attendance is by invitation only. For a detailed schedule, visit the oﬃcial festival website (also available in English): http://www.couscousfest.it To reach San Vito Lo Capo, take the Catania-Palermo highway (A19). Once you arrive in Palermo take the PalermoMazara del Vallo highway (A29), exit Castellammare del Golfo and follow directions for San Vito Lo Capo.

English: daisy Italian: margherìta English: oleander Italian: oleàndro English: orchid Italian: orchidèa English: poppy Italian: papàvero

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HMC (FMF) Miguel Acevedo

AWFC(NAC/AW) Christopher Fowler

ASC (AW/SW) George Asanas

ADC (AW) Christopher Baye

ATC (AW) Herbert Linquist

LSC (AW/SW) Ing

... Your entire way of life is now changed. More will be expected of you; more demanded of you. Not because you are a E7 but because you are now a Chie Oﬃcer. You have not merely been promoted one paygrade, you have joined an ex fellowship and, as in all fellowships, you have a special responsibility to your com even as they have a special responsibility to you. This is why we in the United Navy may maintain with pride our feelings of accomplishment once we have att the position of Chief Petty Oﬃcer. ...

ABHC (AW/SW) Bradley Grayson

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(U.S. Navy photos by MCSN Julie Cox, MC2 Gary Prill and Jackie Trembath/Released)

LSC (SS) Joshua Brex

MAC Jason Morris

AWOC(NAC/AW) Samuel Duca

LNC (SW/AW) Crystal Price

ITC (IDW/SW/AW) Flanagan

BUC (SCW) Danny Redman

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MAC (SW) Glenn Wade

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Writer’s on Deck:

Andrew Jampoler

Rocsi Diaz signed autographs for fans during her visit to Sigonella, September 12. (Photo by MWR, Sigonella)

Rocsi Diaz visits Sigonella On September 12, one day after visiting Aviano Air Base in northern Italy, television personality/actress Raquel 'Rocsi' Diaz made her way to Naval Air Station (NAS) Sigonella wrapping up her week-long USO tour to Italy. This is the second USO tour for the radio star best known for her role on “BET’s 106 & Park.” As part of the morale boosting tour, she visited several military schools, toured various units and work sites, and participated in a series of USO meet & greets. She also signed autographs, spoke at school assemblies and posed for photos. During the school assemblies, she spoke about the importance’s of an education, anti-bullying and self-esteem. Diaz said speaking at the schools during this tour was important to her because she remembered her struggles through school growing up. U.S. Army Base Garrison in Vicenza was the other base visited by Diaz on her tour.

Writer Andrew Jampoler spoke to Sailors during his visit to Sigonella, September 10. (U.S. Navy photo by MCSN Julie Cox/Released)

The Writer’s on Deck series continued at Jox Pub on September 10 with author Andrew Jampoler. Jampoler is a retired Navy Captain and aviator, serving with maritime patrol squadrons flying the P-3 aircraft. In attendance were members of Patrol Squadron (VP) 9, the same type of squadron that Jampoler served in as a pilot. During his career, Jampoler also served as commanding oﬃcer of the air field at Moﬀett Field in Hawaii. Jampoler discussed his book “Adak: The Rescue of Alfa Foxtrot 586,” which tells the story of the ditching of the P-3 aircraft in the North Pacific near the Aleutian Islands. Following the lecture, Jampoler was presented with a plaque from VP-9 to show their appreciation for his dedicated service to training the sailors of patrol squadrons stationed aboard Naval Air Station Sigonella.

Friday, 21 Sept 12 *Breakfast: Rolled Oats, Grilled Sausage Links, Oven Fried Bacon, Asstd Omelets, Eggs to Order, Roasted Potatoes, Waﬄes, Asstd Doughnuts, Cinnamon Rolls. *Lunch: Cream of Mushroom Soup, Lasagna, Tempura Fish, Baked Fish, Steamed Rice, Calico Cabbage, Herbed Broccoli, Strawberry Cake, Lemon Meringue Pie, Fruit Gelatin. Speed line: Grilled Cheese/Hamburger, Baked Beans, French Fried Potatoes. *Dinner: Egg Drop Soup, Chicken Cacciatore, Spaghetti alla Carbonara, Rice Pilaf, Southern Green Beans, Savory Squash, Strawberry Cake, Lemon Meringue Pie, Fruit Gelatin. Saturday, 22 Sept 12 *Breakfast: Farina, Grilled Ham Slices, Oven Fried Bacon, Asstd Omelets, Eggs to Order, Roasted Potatoes, Buttermilk Pancakes, Asstd Doughnuts, Crumb Cake. *Brunch: Breakfast Items, Chicken Gumbo Soup, Roast Pork, Cottage Fried Potatoes, Tossed Green Rice, Peas w/ Carrots, Cauliflower Au Gratin, Brown Gravy, Velvet Pound Cake, Vanilla Cream Pie. *Dinner: Zesty Bean Soup, Veal Steak W/Mushroom Gravy, Spaghetti w/Meat Sauce, Steamed Rice, Home Fried Potatoes, Glazed Carrots, Savory Style Beans, Chicken Gravy, Velvet Pound Cake, Vanilla Cream Pie. Sunday, 23 Sept 12 *Breakfast: Rolled Oats, Grilled Minute Steak, Oven Fried Bacon, Asstd Omelets, Eggs to Order, Roasted Potatoes, French Toast, Asstd Doughnuts, Italian Croissant. *Brunch: Breakfast Items, Knickerbockers Soup, Steamed Rice, Pork Chops W. Mushroom Gravy, Corn O’Brien, Green Beans, Marble Cake, Sugar Cookies. *Dinner: Nutty Split Pea Soup, Roast Beef, Fried Fish Portion, Mashed Potatoes, Steamed Rice, Mixed Vegetables, Steamed Asparagus, Natural Pan Gravy, Marble Cake, Sugar Cookies. Monday, 24 Sept 12 *Breakfast: Rolled Oats, Grilled Ham Slice, Oven Fried Bacon, Asstd Omelets, Eggs to Order, Roasted Potatoes, Waﬄes, Asstd Doughnuts, Cinnamon Rolls. *Lunch: Chicken Gumbo Soup, Beef Yakisoba, Veal Parmesan, Steamed Rice, Oven Browned Potatoes, Green Peas, Seasoned Summer Squash, Spice Cake w/ Frosting, Vanilla Cookies, Fruit Gelatin.. *Speed line: Chili Dog. , French Fried Potatoes. *Dinner: Minestrone Soup, Savory Baked Chicken, Penne W/Lobster, Pork Fried Rice, Lima Beans, Broccoli Parmesan, Spice Sake w/ Frosting, Vanilla Cookies, Fruit Gelatin.

Tuesday, 25 Sept 12 *Breakfast: Farina, Oven Fried Bacon, Grilled Sausage Patties, Asstd Omelets, Eggs to Order, Roasted Potatoes, French Toast, Biscuits and Gravy, Asstd Doughnuts, Blueberry Muffins. *Lunch: Egg Drop Soup, Sweet & Sour Pork, Chicken Chop suey, Egg Foo Young, Chinese Fried Rice, Chow Mein Noodles, Oriental Fried Cabbage, Corn Kernel, Fruit Cocktail Upside Down Cake, Blueberry Pie. *Speed line: Frankfurter on rolls, Onion Rings, Macaroni & Cheese. Dinner: Cream of Broccoli Soup, Ribeye Roll, Spaghetti W/Meat Sauce, Seasoned Boiled Pasta, Spanish Style Beans, Carrots Slices, Fruit Cocktail Upside Down Cake, Blueberry Pie. Wednesday, 26 Sept 12 *Breakfast: Rolled Oats, Creamed Ground Beef, Oven Fried Bacon, Asstd Omelets, Eggs to Order, Roasted Potatoes, Blueberry Pancakes, Biscuits, Asstd Doughnuts, Bear Claw. *Lunch: Beef Noodle Soup, Lasagna, Fish w/ Cherry Tomato Sauce, Steamed Rice, Franconia Potatoes, Cream Style Corn, Mix Vegetable, Almond Cookies, Carrot Cake, Chocolate Pudding. *Speed line: Grilled Cheese/Hamburger, Baked Beans, French Fried Potatoes. *Dinner: French Onion Soup, Baked Chicken, Pasta al Forno, Steamed Rice, Potatoes Au Gratin, Club Spinach, Steamed Peas & Carrots, Almond Cookies, Carrot Cake, Chocolate Pudding. Thursday, 27 Sept 12 *Breakfast: Hominy Grits, Grill Ham Slice, Oven Fried Bacon, Asstd Omelets, Eggs to Order, Roasted Potatoes, French Toast, Asstd Doughnuts, Raisin Muffin. *Lunch: Vegetable Supreme Soup, Farfalle W/ Lobster, Baked Chicken, Steamed Rice, Roasted Garlic Potatoes, Seasoned Mix Vegetables, Club Spinach, Oatmeal Raisin Cookies, Cherry Cobbler. Speedline: Italian Sausage W/Onion & Pepper. *Dinner: Tomato Bouillon Soup, Spaghetti and Meatballs, Fried Fish Portion, Rice Pilaf, Natural Pan Gravy, Green Beans, Corn Kernel, Oatmeal Raisin Cookies, Cherry Cobbler. Friday, 28 Sept12 *Breakfast: Rolled Oats, Grilled Sausage Patties, Oven Fried Bacon, Asstd Omelets, Eggs to Order, Roasted Potatoes, Waffles, Asstd Doughnuts, Cinnamon Rolls. *Lunch: Chicken Corn Chowder, Baked Fish, Meat Loaf, Paprika Buttered Potatoes, Glazed Carrots, Spinach, Spiced Cake w/ Frosting, Crisp Drop Cookies. Speed line: Grilled Cheese/Hamburger, Baked Beans, French Fried Potatoes. *Dinner: Chicken Noodle Soup, Baked Fish W. Cherry Tomato Sauce, Spaghetti alla Carbonara, Tossed Green Rice, Corn O’Brien, Lima Beans, Spiced Cake w/ Frosting, Crisp Drop Cookies.

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On the go with MWR

Sig’s Got Talent is back! Last year’s Autumn Fest showcased Sigonella’s best performers with it’s first ever “Sig’s Got Talent” which featured singers, rappers and musicians of all ages. The competition was a big success and this year MWR is bringing it back! Whether you sing, dance, tell a few jokes, or even have a magic act, if you have talent, this is your chance to show it. We’re looking for a diverse group of performers who aren’t afraid to strut their stuﬀ at the Autumn Fest stage. This year’s competition will be divided into two groups, ages

17 and under, and over 18, giving the younger acts a fair chance to win. We welcome all G-rated acts from U.S. ID cardholders and their dependents. All acts must be able to perform live on October 26 so start tuning your tuba and doing your dance and get ready to show us what you’ve got. Performers must sign up by October 19 by calling Antonyo McCall at 335-766-4244 or emailing antonyo.mccall@eu.navy.mil. This is your night to shine! Come out and show Sigonella how much talent you have!

MiDTownS Movie TheATerS &D CHEDULE

Friday, September 28 5:00 PM 5:30 PM 8:00 PM 8:30 PM

Avatar 3D Moonrise Kingdom Savages Avatar 3D

PG-13 PG-13 R PG-13

Saturday, September 29

Friday, September 21 2:00 PM 5:00 PM 5:30 PM 7:30 PM 8:00 PM

The Sandlot Moonrise Kingdom People Like Us Savages Magic Mike

PG PG-13 PG-13 R R

Saturday, September 22 2:00 PM 2:30 PM 4:30 PM 5:00 PM 7:30 PM

Dark Knight Rises Ice Age 4 Moonrise Kingdrom Magic Mike Savages

PG-13 PG PG-13 R R

2:00 PM 2:30 PM 4:30 PM 5:00 PM 7:30 PM

The Lorax 3D Savages The Lorax 3D The Watch Avatar 3D

PG R PG R PG-13

Sunday, September 30 2:00 PM The Lorax 3D 2:30 PM Diary of Wimpy Kid 2 PM Step Up Revolution 3D 5:00 PM The Watch 7:30 PM Avatar 3D

GREEN RED BLUE

PG PG 4:30 PG-13 R PG-13

PREMIER LAST SHOW FREE MOVIE

Sunday, September 23 2:00 PM 2:30 PM 4:30 PM 5:00 PM 7:30 PM

Witness Protection Moonrise Kingdrom People Like Us Savages Seeking A Friend

PG-13 PG-13 PG-13 R R

ESCRIPTIONS

AVATAR 3D………………PG-13 STARRING:Sam Worthington, Zoe Saldana and Sigourney Weaver

A paraplegic Marine dispatched to the moon Pandora on a unique mission becomes torn between following his orders and protecting the world he feels is his home. (162 m.) DIARY OF A WIMPY KID: DOG DAYS……………...PG STARRING:Zachary Gordon, Robert Capron and Devon Bostick

School is out and Greg is ready for the days of summer, when all his plans go wrong. What on earth is he going to do all summer? (94 m.) DR. SEUSS’ LORAX 3D...................PG PIRATES! BANDTHE OF MISFITS……………….….…..PG STARRING:Zac Efron, Taylor Swift and Danny DeVito STARRING: Hugh Grant, Salma Hayek and Jeremy Piven

A 12-year-old boy searches for the one thing that will enable him to win the affection of the girl of his dreams. To find it he must discover the story of the Lorax, the grumpy yet charming creature who fights to protect his world. (86 m.) THE WATCH………….……………..R STARRING: Ben Stiller, Vince Vaughn and Jonah Hill

Closed September 25 – 27 for 3D upgrade!

Four men who form a neighborhood watch group as a way to get out of their day-to-day family routines find themselves defending the Earth from an alien invasion. (102 m.)

Avatar 3D Bowling Special: Friday, September 28, from 4 – 7 p.m., enjoy luminescence and dark lights at the Bowling Alley during Comsic Bowling before going on a 3D adventure with the movie Avatar. This Avatar 3D Bowling Special includes free shoe rentals.

Coming soon ... Odd Life of Timothy Green, Sparkle, ParaNorman 3D, The Apparition, Premium Rush, and Hit and Run

Movie schedule is subject to change. Please call to confirm. Movie Hotline: 624-4248

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OVEREXPOSURE PANNING PANORAMA PARALLAX PHOTOFINISHER POSITIVE PRINT PROCESSING RANGEFINDER RETOUCHING SAFELIGHT SATURATION SHUTTER SLIDE STOP BATH TELEPHOTO LENS TINT TONE TRIPOD UNDEREXPOSURE VIEWFINDER ZOOM LENS

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Sudoku!

Did you know? A hard working adult sweats up to 4 gallons per day. Most of the sweat evaporates before a person realizes it's there. An average person laughs about 15 times a day.

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AUTOMOBILES Alfa Romeo 147 1.9 cc turbo diesel. A/C, Abs, stereo system, onboard computer system, etc ... Very good condition. Call 3202343350. 2010 Harley-Davidson Fatboy Custom; One owner; Excellent condition; Custom paint; Custom everything! Too many extras to list. Extra set of tins; seats etc. 23K invested, selling for 18K ﬁrm. Contact Mike at 3357124697 or Mr. Gee, ENCS Oﬃce NAS 1 or call at 3482748397. 2002 BMW 320 diesel touring luxury 4-door, manual, metallic blue, tan leather interior, navigation system, eight cd changer, eight air-bags, alarm,17" wheels. Fully loaded, xenon lights, telephone on board, engine runs great, just tuned up with new parts for engine and car, great exterior condition with minor scratches, great for this island. Asking 5K euro. For more info call Tom at 338-8217390

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green. Needs some electrical work, priced accordingly. $2,000. Contact Jeﬀ at 335-827-9210 or megancu@hotmail.com. 1993 Mercedes E320 6 cyl. Excellent Condition, 18-20 mpg in city, 22-24 mpg on highway. Leather interior, A/C, stereo with iPod access, power amp, tires 1-yr-old. Serviced Aug. 12, 2012. Asking $3,500 but negotiable. Good discount if can drive until Oct. 26, 2012. Contact Frank Smith, Cell: 329-921-5435, after 5pm 0923-751034.

NOTICE Do you like Facebook? How about photography? Are you a writer? The Sigonella Red Cross is currently looking for new members for their Publicity Team to help get the word out about what the Red Cross is doing. Help write our newsletter, photograph events, and update our facebook page. If you are interested in using your talents to serve the community, contact the Red Cross at 624-4900 or Sigonella@redcross.org.

1999 BMW 318; 118 CV; 1800 cc engine; metallic grey; manual transmission; all powered, ABS, airbags, A/C, immobilizer; very good condition. 3000 euro. call Dante at 624-5043

S AW S A M I M A L S Bruno, 6-8 weeks old male puppy, pure white, already been to the vet for his first check up and should do well with all families. Jenna's puppies, 8 weeks old, 3 females, black and brown, all puppies are currently or already have seen the vet for their first set of boosters and microchips, they will be happy in any family home. Mini, 2 yr. old female, medium, dog, Does best with older patient dogs that are larger than her, she doesn't care too much for smaller breeds or cats, and prefers older children but is full of love for the right family. She is current on shots and microchipped. Creeps, 11 month old, female, black and white, very petite and will fit in cabin for PCSing families, she loves other cats, people and children. She is current on her shots and microchipped. She also has two 3 month old kittens up for adoption. Jax, 11 month old female, black and orange, very petite, she can be shy at first but loves windowsills and people. She always comes when called. She is current on her shots, microchipped, and spayed.

1996 BMW 520; European specs; 2.0L V6; manual transmission; 4-door;

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To volunteer, adopt or foster, visit facebook.com/Sigonella.Animals or http://sigonellaanimalwelfaresociety.we bs.com/

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Vote!

Exercise your right! The November 6 general election is around the corner! If you have not registered or requested your absentee ballot for the 2012 general election, go to FVAP.gov and use the online registration. The Military Postal Service Agency provides free expedited ballot delivery and ballot tracking to your local election oﬃce for military and their family members. Go to your local post oﬃce or postal clerk, use the Label 11 - DOD form on your absentee ballot envelope and mail it. Go to www.usps.com to track the status of your ballot. If you haven't received your ballot by October 6, use the Federal Write-In Absentee Ballot (FWAB) as your back-up ballot. If you would like more information on the Federal Voting Assistance Program or need help with the absentee voting process, contact Lt. Cmdr. Philip Aramburu at DSN: 624-2358 or ENS Brock Blair at DSN 624-2532. As always, you can get FVAP assistance at vote@fvap.gov or call 1-800-438-8683, DSN 312-425-1584 (OCONUS). More info is available at FVAP.gov, and even on Facebook at www.facebook.com/DoDFVAP .

Office for Legal Assistance Services changing at NAS Sigonella From Naval Air Station Sigonella Public Affairs SIGONELLA, Italy – Military personnel and families will be offered legal assistance through the Region Legal Service Office (RLSO) here at Naval Air Station Sigonella starting Oct. 1, as part of a Navywide realignment of legal assistance and defense services. The RLSO will assume legal assistance functions currently handled by the Naval Legal Service Office (NLSO), to include services for family law, immigration, wills and estate planning, military benefits, consumer/financial affairs, and deployment readiness. Defense services for military members facing courtsmartial and other disciplinary or administrative actions will no longer be provided by the NLSO. Military members in need of defense services at Sigonella will be directed to a Defense Service Office (DSO) in Naples. “People needing defense services in Sigonella will be

put in contact via telephone or video teleconference with an attorney,” said RLSO Judge Advocate Lt. j.g. Christin Cotten, based in Naples. “All necessary measures will be been taken in Sigonella to ensure each Sailor’s privacy and to protect the confidentiality of such communications.” There will be closings and limited legal assistance, civil law, or defense services offered by the RLSO Sept. 28 as it transitions. Personnel are encouraged visit NLSO and RLSO offices beforehand with any questions, said Cotten. The RLSO will continue offering Staff Judge Advocate and command services from its present location. Service members, families and others eligible for legal assistance can continue to call the RLSO at 39-095-862991 (or DSN: 314-624-2991) for all legal matters and appointments.

Do you want to quit tobacco but don't want to do it alone? Join Health Promotion's 4-week

Tobacco Cessation Class Learn how to kick the habit for good. Wednesday's, through September 26, from 2 - 3 p.m. NAS I Midtown Classroom To register or for more information about one-on-one appointments call 624-4710.

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