June 22 issue of The Signature

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SIGNATURE SIGONELLA, SICILY

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Sailors teach Sailors to ride safely

Aviation Machinist’s Mate Chief Carmelo Tricomi (right) takes his turn as instructor during the RiderCoach Preparation Course, June 14. The RiderCoach Preparation Course offers certification as an instructor of the Basic RiderCourseSM and the Sport Bike RiderCourse. (U.S. Navy photo by MR1 Gary Spence)

BY MR1 GARY SPENCE NAS Sigonella Public Affairs

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ervice members from Naval Air Station (NAS) Sigonella participated in the Motorcycle Safety Foundation (MSF) RiderCoach Preparation Course (RCPC), June 14. Led by James Dickinson, traffic safety manager for Navy Region Europe, the course certifies participants as instructors for the Basic RiderCourseSM (BRC) and Basic RiderCourseSM 2 (BRC2).

“The focus of the RCPC is to keep our Sailors safe when out riding motorcycles,” said Dickinson. "Often participants in the BRC know absolutely nothing about riding a motorcycle. The RCPC teaches Sailors how to teach other Sailors to ride their motorcycles safely."

During the RCPC, participants learn how to teach the BRC curriculum which includes the basic fundamental skills on how to ride a

motorcycle safely. RiderCoach participants practice using the teaching skills they acquire during the course in a classroom setting. They learn how to manage the range exercises and how to evaluate and coach other motorcycle enthusiasts as they develop their riding skills.

Course participants appreciated the opportunity to learn skills that will keep themselves and other safe while riding.

“This [RiderCoach] course ensures that we understand the safety standards of the MSF because we are going to be teaching those standards in motorcycle safety courses to novice riders," said RCPC student Constructionman 3rd Class Kevin Algood. "It also helps experienced riders stay up-to-date on current standards.”

The course culminates when RCPC stu-

dents teach a complete BRC to a group of new riders. The RCPC trainers evaluate their performance. Successful completion of student teaching is the final requirement to qualify for MSF RiderCoach certification.

RiderCoaches are the backbone of the RiderCourse training system. For more information regarding upcoming motorcycle courses, contact the Safety Department at 624-5630.

Read more about course requirements online at the Motorcycle Safety Foundation website, http://online2.msf-usa.org/msf/.

James Dickinson, traffic safety manager Navy Region Europe, demonstrates riding procedures to students of the RiderCoach Preparation Course, June 14. (U.S. Navy photo by MR1 Gary Spence/Released)

QUOTE

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“Determine never to be idle. No person will have occasion to complain of the want of time who never loses any. It is wonderful how much may be done if we are always doing.”

– Thomas Jefferson

Keeping Sigonella clean

Sigonella SUPERSTAR!

Summertime in Sicily

Sailors show their pride during base clean up.

Meet MA2 Joshua Raymond, Sigonella’s Superstar!

Find out where to spend your summer months.

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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, Community 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 MCSN Cameron Bramham cameron.bramham@eu.navy.mil MCSN Brian Glunt brian.glunt@eu.navy.mil

CONTRIBUTING Writers/Photographers Andrea Carobene Jeanne Doucette Lance Cpl. Adwin Esters Cmdr. Patrick Foughty D. Lea Hayes AT1 Jose Riveradavid Mary Jane Russo Arlene Vinson

CONTACT US Naval Air Station Sigonella, Sicily thesig@eu.navy.mil DSN 624-5440; 095-86-5440 PSC 812 Box 3020, FPO, AE 09627

PUBLISHER Stampa Generale S.r.l., Sig. Bruno Brandi, Publisher, Naval Support Activity Capodichino (Naples), Italy

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NAS Sigonella Commanding Officer Capt. Scott Butler

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hope everyone had a safe and enjoyable Father’s Day. I want to thank all of our fathers for the contributions you make to the Sigonella community, the military and most of all your families! Parenting can be tough work, but there’s few “jobs” that can be as rewarding – or more important – than being a parent.

School is finally out and I’m sure all of the kids here in Sigonella are excited - I know mine are. I’m also sure that many of you plan to take leave and will be travelling around Sicily and elsewhere, so I’d like to ask that you spend some time to take all the necessary precautions to ensure you and your family’s safety this summer. I’d also like to ask parents to ensure that their children are wearing the appropriate safety equipment when riding their bikes and when necessary or required. I remember being young and feeling invincible, but no matter what we think, people can – and do – get hurt if they don’t take the appropriate precautions. Children depend on us to keep them safe, and I ask everyone to do their part.

I also wanted to remind everyone again that the most recent water testing performed at three separate labs confirmed that the water on NAS I, NAS II and Niscemi is completely safe to drink. We continue to research the reason that a previous test potentially indicated otherwise, and we will continue to regularly test and monitor and inform you of any news so that you know what we know, ya know?

We received so many questions for June’s Feedback Live that we couldn’t cover them all during the show, so I’ll continue to use the Direct Line column 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 next edition of Feedback Live will be July 12 at 6:30 p.m. This will

give the Sigonella community the opportunity to spend time with friends and family during the Independence Day holiday. To call in live on the show, please dial 6244265 or 095-56-4265.

What is the Fleet Mail Center policy for shipping items with dry ice?

Mailing of items with dry ice from an overseas FPO/APO is prohibited, and there are other many other prohibited items, too.

The United States Postal Service's definition of hazardous material includes many common household and consumer products. They may not be dangerous on your shelf at home, but they can become a hazard when shaken or when the temperature or pressure changes during shipping.

For more information, visit https://www. usps.com/ship/apo-fpo-guidelines.htm.

I heard one of the racquetball courts on NAS II will be renovated and reopened. Is there a date set for this?

A renovated racquetball court is included in the upcoming significant renovation and upgrade of the NAS II Fitness Center. The project is in the final stage of design and funding, so I can’t really give you an accurate date for completion. I can tell you that, when complete, the renovations will result in a far-improved facility that will be enjoyed by the entire community. MWR and NAVFAC are working hard to complete the final designs so that the work can get underway. Once it starts, I’ll be able to give you a better idea as to when it will be completed.

It concerns me greatly that our Dental Clinic is currently without a full time pediatric dentist, and there is a waiting list of over 50 + children waiting to be seen by the "visiting" dentists. The fact that there are only “emergency” appointments for them with regular dentists here means that our children's dental care is not a priority for NAS Sigonella. What can be done?

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With two young girls that need dental services, I am well aware of the issue and can tell you that dental care IS an important priority. Unfortunately, there’s not much we can do right now. Pediatric Dentristy is a specialty and, although Naval Hospital Sigonella is a wonderful place, it is staffed to provide services for a small community and so has relatively few specialists assigned full time. So, to provide these kinds of specialty services, the Navy arranges to bring specialists here on a rotational basis.

Other specialties that come to Sigonella include ENT, Dermatology, Orthopedics, Urology, and Endodontics. These specialists usually come on a quarterly basis and patients with routine needs are scheduled to support their needs. In case of an emergency, services could be provided by our general providers or you might be referred out in town to our Italian Medical and Dental providers in between the specialists visit.

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Around NAS Sigonella ...

Writer’s on Deck presents Del Staeker

Army veteran and acclaimed author Del Staecker visited Naval Air Station (NAS) Sigonella as part of the Writer’s on Deck tour. Author of the book “The Lady Gangster: A Sailor’s Memoir,” Staecker was here for a “meet and greet” with service and community members at Jox Pub and the Chart Room in Midtown Piazza. Staecker also visited Naval Support Activity Naples and Naval Station Rota as part of the tour and as an Army veteran, said being on naval bases is giving him a better understanding of life in the Navy. (U.S. Navy photo by MCSN Cameron Bramham/Released)

Phoenix Children’s Chorus performs The Phoenix Children’s Chorus performed for Naval Air Station (NAS) Sigonella community members outside Midtown Piazza, June 17. Established in 1992, the choir is comprised of more than 100 children from five different choirs: Prep, Cadet, Concert, Bravo and Encore. The Phoenix Children’s Chorus is currently on their international tour. (U.S. Navy photo by MCSN Cameron Bramham/Released)

Sailors show their Sig Pride

Religious Ministries hosts summer concert Naval Air Station (NAS) Sigonella Sailors from Executive Admin Department gathered on NAS II around Navy Gateway Inns and Suites to pick up trash during “Sig Pride” day on Friday, June 15. (U.S. Navy photo by MCSN Cameron Bramham/Released)

Cirque du Soleil cast members visit Sigonella Naval Air Station (NAS) Sigonella Sailors and their families enjoyed a special viewing of acts performed by visiting members of Cirque du Soleil in the Midtown complex , June 12 courtesy of Morale, Welfare and Recreation, Sigonella. (U.S. Navy photo by MC2 Gary Prill/Released)

Naval Air Station (NAS) Sigonella’s Religious Ministries Department presented the first installment of their Summer Concert series June 14. This month’s concert featured a piano duet between Chapel Musician Dario Arico and one of his music students. Arico’s student attends the Toscanini Institute under the direction of Maestro Montesano. (U.S. Navy photo by MR1 Gary Spence/Released)

Sigonellans complete IronMan triathlon in Pescara Eleven members of the Sigonella community traveled to Pescara, Italy to participate in the 2nd annual IronMan Italy 70.3 on June 10. The triathlon started with a 1.2 mile swim in the Adriatic sea and then straight to a 56 mile bike ride through beautiful Italian country side. The final leg of the tri was a 13.1 mile run. All Team Sigonella members earned the right to be called IronMan Finishers. (Photo by Arlene Vinson)

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COMMUNITY CALENDAR FRIDAY

June

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25

TUESDAY 26

WEDNESDAY 27

Bowling $1 Day

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ITT Virgin Mary Festival in Enna

THURSDAY 28 Youth Complex Beach Day @ Fontane Bianche

Jox Pub Texas Hold’em

Bowling 2 for 1

Bowling $1 Day

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INDEPENDENCE DAY Midtown Piazza Independence Day Celebration

24 ITT San Giovanni Festival in Aci Trezza Outdoor Rec Kayak Aci Trezza Liberty Beach Shuttle

FREE Movie in the Park Marinai Soccer Field 9 p.m.

Take 5 Vegas Poker and Movie Marathon

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SUNDAY

Battle of the Bands Connections 8 p.m.

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ITT San Pietro Festival in Palazzolo Acreide

ITT Siracusa

Outdoor Rec Hike Cava Grande Cassibile

Empty Wallet Lunch Take 5

Liberty Beach Shuttle

ITT Cefalu

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7 Midtown 2 Matinee

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Independence Day Celebration Midtown

Midtown 2 Matinee

6 Bowling 2 for 1

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Independence Day Celebration Midtown

Jox Pub Karaoke

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ITT Taormina/ Sicily Outlet Village

Midtown 2 Matinee

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MONDAY

SATURDAY 23

Cosmic Bowling

Jox Pub Karaoke

Jox Pub Texas Hold’em

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

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!

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

- 4 p.m.

For non-emergent medical questions that arise over the weekend, a holiday or after office hours, please call 335578-8077 if you are normally seen at the hospital or 335578-8150 if you are normally seen at the Flight Line Clinic.

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Recycling in Marinai housing

BY MARY JANE RUSSO Housing Department, Sigonella Despite the awareness of recycling facts and benefits, global warming, and the need to conserve the precious resources of our Earth, people world-wide continue to ignore this and live as if there is no limit to them. Many people may not realize that plastic water bottles are made out of oil! Yes, the same oil that is used to make gasoline oil (which is not an unlimited resource). It only takes a moment to put your newspaper, soda cans and glass jars in recycling bins, but it takes up to 1,000 years to decompose plastic, and 4,000 years to decompose glass, which by the way, can be reutilized indefinitely. Benefits of recycling include the conservation of energy, natural resources, valuable landfill capacity and environmental protection. By taking that extra minute you will have saved the environment harm —it is as simple as that!

In accordance with NASSIG instructions, it is everyone’s responsibility that recycling and trash disposal is conducted in a conscientious and reliable way. Our host nation environmental laws require that we must reach the goal of 65% recycling. Please help us reach this important goal! Remember — you can make the difference!

Housing has provided you with various recycle bins

that are color coded and properly labeled to avoid misuse as listed below.

Bulk Items – privately owned appliances, beds, mattresses, couches, rugs, discarded furniture - Wednesday mornings MUST BE PLACED AT ThE END OF ThE DRIVEWAY/SIDEWALK ThE NIGhT BEFORE. Here are a few reminders and suggestions to help and assist you in this important task: - Newly arriving personnel should retain their HHG boxes and contact their moving company to have them removed from site.

- Large cardboard boxes that do not fit into designed bins should be folded flat and placed to the side of the bins for easy pick up.

- Trash bags should not be placed outside of bins for any reason! This maintains your neighborhood in a safe and sanitary condition.

There are many dumpsters in your area so, just walk to the next container if you find the closest one already full. It is just a few seconds away but it makes all the difference!

For any questions please call: Marinai Site Office at 624-1180.

Labeled recycle bins are color coded to make recycling easy GREEN - Solid urban- regular non-recyclable trash collected Mondays and Thursdays BROWN - Organic & grass trimmings collected Fridays BLUE - Paper & cardboard collected Thursdays YELLOW - Plastic collected Thursdays GREEN – Glass & aluminum collected Thursdays

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MA2 JOSHUA RAYMOND

Superstar moves: “Hand selected” as number one of 78 handlers in charge of all training for Tactical Explosive Detector dogs while assigned to forward operating base in Afghanistan.

While deployed, was accountable for the execution of 30 infantry unit’s missions, 452 successful combat missions, and more than 400 Military Working Dog (MWD) missions (achieving 50 finds).

Logged more than 1,500 training hours and quickly produced 24 low density enablers throughout his area of responsibility.

Directly responsible in the training of more than 72 Explosive Detector Teams that were clearly notable for saving numerous lives.

MA2 Joshua Raymond is an extremely dedicated and knowledgeable Military Working Dog (MWD) handler attached to Naval Air Station (NAS) Sigonella Security Department. He is responsible for the training of 11 MWD’s at the “largest kennel in Europe”. For his extraordinary efforts, MA2 Raymond is the Sigonella Superstar this month! (U.S. Navy photo by MR1 Gary Spence/Released)

Get to know this SUPERSTAR ...

Q Where do you consider to be your hometown?

A Clearwater, FL.

Q What is your favorite thing about your job?

A Deploying.

Q how many years have you served?

A I have been in service for six years.

Q how long have you been stationed here?

A I have been in Sicily for two years.

Q What does your job entail?

A Training and maintaining assigned K9.

Q Favorite place you have visited so far?

A Afghanistan.

On the job ...

MA2 Raymond working with “Rex,” the Military Working Dog (MWD) that accompanied him on his deployment to Afghanistan.

(U.S. Navy photos by MR1 Gary Spence)

ma2 gets personal ...

I cannot live without M rs. Kitty Whiskers,

my cat!

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VP-9 delegation attends Catania Stesicoro Lions Club Charter Night AD1 Baye, AT1 Riveradavid, and AM2 Boyd from Aircraft Intermediate Maintenance Detachment (AIMD) Sigonella demonstrate to the public the facets of aviation maintenance and the different items of survival gear available to aircrew personnel.

(Photo courtesy of Carlo Disma/RID Magazine)

Navy participates in Italian Navy sponsored event at Augusta Bay

BY AT1 JOSE RIVERADAVID Aircraft Intermediate Maintenance Detachment

June 8 - 10, the town of Augusta hosted the 6th annual Regata Velica San Domenico (Sailboat Race) sponsored by the Marina Militare Italiana (Italian Navy) at their naval base in Augusta. This year, Naval Air Station (NAS) Sigonella was invited to represent the U.S. Navy and showcase some of the capabilities that they bring to the region. For those that have never been in contact with personnel from NAS Sigonella it was a very constructive and positive experience.

Besides the Aircraft Intermediate Maintenance De-

tatchment (AIMD) aviation maintenance and survival gear displays, Aviation Boatswain's Mate 1st Class Kingarthur and Aviation Boatswain's Mate 2nd Class Mathis from the NAS Sigonella Fire Department demonstrated the proper usage of a breathing apparatus to local visitors and Italian military personnel. Other equipment from the rescue vehicle was also demonstrated and explained.

Lt. Cmdr. Mike Wagner, AIMD officer in charge, presented an award to one of the race winners on behalf of the NAS Sigonella commanding officer.

Catania Stesicoro Lions Club Centrum outgoing President Attorney Aldo Lazzaro (left) was presented with a plaque by Cmdr. Craig T. Mattingly, commander patrol squadron nine, as a token of friendship for the invitation of a VP-9 delegation to the club's Charter Night Dinner 2012. The members of the club reciprocated the hospitality shown to them by the squadron’s crews during a recent public affairs office-sponsored Naval Air Station Sigonella base tour.

(Photo by Catania Stesicoro Lions Club Press Office)

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English: Apple Italian: Mela English : Pear Italian : Pera English : Banana Italian : Banana

English : Strawberry Italian : Fragola English : Orange Italian : Arancia English : Apricot Italian : Albicocca English : Peach Italian : Pesca English : Cherry Italian : Ciliegia

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Summertime in Si

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Explore Agrigento

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Middle and high school students can take advantage of FREE summer LifeSkills classes

BY JEANNE DOUCETTE, LCSW CAS ASACS Counselor, Sigonella Middle/High School

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ll middle and high school students in all DoDDs overseas schools and any homeschooled students with an ID card can participate in LifeSkills, a free condensed course that provides an organized way for students to learn important life skills to help them to live happy, healthy and successful lives. LifeSkills will be held every Tuesday in July from 12:30 - 2:30 p.m. at the Youth Complex in Marinai. Pizza lunch will be provided. Students who complete this program have been shown to be better prepared to deal with the challenges of life and were less likely to smoke, drink or use drugs. This course teaches knowledge and skills necessary to:

• Increase self esteem • Increase ability to make decisions and solve problems • Communicate effectively and avoid misunderstandings • Manage anxiety/stress and anger • Stand up for rights, say “no” to peer pressure • Resist the pressure to use drugs

To register: call me, Jeanne Doucette at 624-3267 or 095-86-3267 or email jeanne.doucette@eu.dodea.edu.

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Fleet and Family Support Center Administration Building Bldg. 319 (NAS I)

Modica

Monday–Friday 7:30 a.m.-4 p.m.

DSN 624-4291 Commercial 095-56-4291

BY ANDREA CAROBENE Fleet & Family Support Center

ummer is upon us. Kids are out of school and vacations are being planned.

Did you know that some of the hot vacation spots in Europe are right here in Sicily?

The island of Sicily offers a vacation spot for everyone, all within a few hours drive.

Here are some suggestions for you: Walk along the sandy beaches of Catania, where both public (spiaggia libera) and private (lido) installations are located; hike Mt. Etna and see real lava flow; camp Porto Palo, Marina di Ragusa where you can fish and dine on fresh fish caught daily in Siracusa. Also, archeological sightseeing is plentiful in Cefalu, Palermo, Monreale, Acicastello, Noto, Modica, Agrigento, Selinunte, Segesta, and Erice.

Explore the fourteen paradises of untouched beauty: the Aeolian Islands, in the province of Messina; and experience where water meets fire in Stromboli, Vulcano, Lipari, Sa-

Photos courtesy of Morale, Welfare and Recreation, Sigonella

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lina, Filicudi, Alicudi and Panarea.

Enjoy the African charm of Pelagie, in the province of Agrigento, and Pantelleria in the province of Trapani. Experience the uncontested mistresses of the sea and their secrets: Levanzo, Favignana, and Marettimo, where they form the archipelago of the Egadi in the sea off of Trapani. Travel further north to Ustica, where you will find the island of Circe, with its unspoiled marine reserve.

Also, check out these other great opportunities: cooking classes, kayaking, Caleca pottery making, and sailing and deep sea diving. The FFSC’s goal is to “wet your traveling appetite” and encourage you to visit the many manmade, natural, and historical sights in Sicily.

The Great Sicilian Adventure awaits you!

For more information about ICR activities and summer travel information contact the FFSC at 624-4291.

Etna Go on a kayak adventure

Take a Cooking Class

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SPMAGTF 12.2 Marines participate in crisis response training

BY LANCE CPL ADWIN ESTERS SPMAGTF 12.2 Marines

Cpl. Joseph F. Broz IV, a combat engineer with Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force 12.2, prepares to sprint 25 yards during a training exercise on fire movement. The Marines participated in non-lethal weapons and familiarization exercises June 8 and 9, 2012. The training, which included firing multiple weapon systems and different fire maneuvers, is to prepare the Marines to provide limited support in the event of a crisis in the U.S. Africom area of responsibility. ( Photo by Lance Cpl. Adwin Esters)

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eserve Marines and sailors with Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force-12.2 participated in familiarization fire and sustainment exercises with crew served machine guns and non-lethal weapons systems June 8-9, 2012.

The training provided the opportunity for Marines to implement advanced marksmanship techniques such as, firing while performing 180 degree maneuvers, moving forward and laterally, and engaging targets at unknown distances.

The Marines of Special-Purpose MAGTF-12.2’s command element also trained to build on the unit’s crisis response capability. The MAGTF provides U.S. Africom with training teams for theater security cooperation, as well as a limited crisis response capability. The command element is comprised of Marines and sailors from non-combat related military occupational specialties and provides all the headquarters functions for the MAGTF such as logistics, communications, supply, intelligence and administration support.

The Special-Purpose MAGTF is prepared to support humanitarian relief, peacekeeping, non-combatant evacuations, and limited crisis response operations. Currently, the Special-Purpose MAGTF’s crisis response ability is limited due to a number of Marines from the unit supporting theater security missions in Africa.

"We want the U.S. Marine Corps to be the service of choice for geographic commanders during crisis response and humanitarian assistance," said Gen. Joseph Dunford, the Assistant Commandant of the Marine Corps, during a recent visit to Naval Air Station Sigonella, Sicily. "The time needed to redirect training teams currently operating in Africa is much shorter than deploying a unit from the U.S." The command element can also provide Marines for crisis response and humanitarian assistance. The training here ensures that they will be prepared if called upon.

“The goal is to be familiar with non-lethal weapons, and learning the difference between firing non-lethal rounds versus lethal rounds.” said Sgt. Kevin LaConte, a Pensacola, Fla. native and non-lethal weapons instructor for Special-Purpose MAGTF 12.2.

The Marines trained with non-lethal weapons such as the Milkor MK 32 Multiple Grenade Launcher, which can fire 22, .60-caliber rubber balls out of one 40mm shell and the Mossberg 590 single barrel shotgun, which can fire a 12-gauge fin stabilized rubber rocket.

“The rubber ball rounds are used to disperse crowds in a mob situation while the fin stabilized rounds are used to pinpoint and subdue individual targets,” said LaConte.

Sustainment training accompanied the non-lethal weapons familiarization and involved the Marines using M240 B machine guns and running an advanced combat marksmanship course.

“When it comes to the using crew serve weapons and executing the combat marksmanship course the Marines did great!” said Gunnery Sgt. Kenneth Fall, operations chief for Special-Purpose MAGTF 12.2. “The range went very well.”

The courses of fire also serve as a refresher for the Marines and sailors, who first practiced these skills during pre-deployment training on Camp Lejeune, N.C. During the two days of training, the Marines stood on line, each donning a full combat-load, and shot their weapons from the three, five, seven, 15, 25 and 50-yard-lines. They fired from the standing, kneeling, and prone positions, and practiced moving forwards and laterally. They even trained on fire team movements.

The Marines and sailors carried out firing drills called off by an instructor running the range. They received time limits of merely seconds during the drills, forcing them to react quickly. One drill involved a 25yard sprint then firing from both the standing and kneeling positions within 11 seconds.

"It's been very exciting to be able to participate in these types of training exercises," said Cpl. Adeoluwa Sopade, a Meteorology and Oceanography analyst from East Windsor, N.J. "It's not every day we get to do stuff like this. It is something you look forward to doing when you join the Marines.”

Friday, 22 JUN 12 *Breakfast: Hot Oatmeal, Grilled Sausage Links, Oven Fried Bacon, Asstd Omelets, Eggs to Order, Roasted Potatoes, Waffles, Asstd Doughnuts, Cinnamon Rolls. *Lunch: Cream of Potato Soup, Breaded Pork Chop, Baked Fish Pollok, Oven Glo Potatoes, Tossed Green Rice, Seasoned Mix Vegetables, Summer Squash, Oatmeal Raisin Cookies, Chocolate Cake, Vanilla Pudding.

Speed Line: Grilled Hamburger/ Cheeseburger, French Fried Potatoes, Baked Beans. *Dinner: French Onion Soup, Chicken Cacciatore, Steamed Rice, Farfalle w Tomato Sauce, Spinach, Cauliflower Polonaise, Oatmeal Raisin Cookies, Chocolate Cake, Vanilla Pudding.

Sigonella firefighters protect local homes from brush fire

BY D. LEA HAYES Sigonella Fire & Emergency Services

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n June 11, Naval Air Station (NAS) Sigonella Fire and Emergency Services responded to a brush fire in Motta Sant’Anastasia at the request of the Italian Vigili del Fuoco and the Carabinieri.

The Sigonella Fire Department worked in cooperation with the Vigili del Fuoco to protect five homes in the local area from damage from the brush fires. Four firefighters and one battalion fire chief from NAS I fire station were dispatched and responded to the scene. The fire was under control within approximately 45 minutes. Brush fires in the U.S. claim millions of dollars of property each year which is why local coordination is so important.

(Photo by Albert Brewer)

NASSIG FES earn award Naval Air Station (NAS) Sigonella Fire & Emergency Service (FES) members pose for a photo with NAS Sigonella Commanding Officer, Capt. Scott Butler and the 2011 FES awards earned by the NAS Sigonella FES department during the Fire Chiefs conference held at NAS Sigonella. (U.S. Navy photo by MCSN Cameron Bramham/Released)

Tuesday, 26 JUN 12 *Breakfast: Farina, Oven Fried Bacon, Asstd Omelets, Eggs to Order, Roasted Potatoes, Waffles, Biscuits and Gravy, Grilled Sausage Patties, Asstd Doughnuts, Bran Muffins. *Lunch: Spanish Soup, Beef Tacos, Burritos, Chicken Fajita, Mexican Rice, Refried Beans, Calico Corn, Carrots, Jalapeno Cornbread, Raspberry Filled Cake, Pecan Pie. *Speed line: Chicken Patties Sandwiches, F. Fries Potatoes . *Dinner: Navy Bean Soup, Ribeye Roll Steak, Mashed Potatoes, Chicken Gravy, Seasoned Asparagus, Cauliflowers, Raspberry Filled Cake, Pecan Pie.

Saturday, 23 JUN 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, Beef Noodle Soup, Veal Breaded w/Mushroom Gravy, Buttered Pasta, Brown Gravy, Carrots, Fried Cabbage w/ Bacon, Snickerdoodle Cookies, Apple Crisp. *Dinner: Pepper Pot Soup, Spaghetti w/meat sauce, Fish Portion, O’Brien Potatoes, Peas w/ Celery, Squash, Snickerdoodle Cookies, Apple Crisp.

Wednesday, 27 JUN 12 *Breakfast: Rolled Oats, Creamed Ground Beef, Oven Fried Bacon, Asstd Omelets, Eggs to Order, Roasted Potatoes, Pancakes, Asstd Doughnuts, Danish Diamonds. *Lunch: Puree Mongole Soup, Baked Fish, Brown Gravy, Potatoes Oven Brown, Spaghetti Meat Sauce, Spinach, Peas w/Carrots, Vanilla Cookies, Strawberry Shortcake, Tapioca Pudding. *Speed line: Grilled Hamburger/Cheeseburger, French Fries, Baked Beans. *Dinner: Beef Rice Soup, Baked Chicken, Steamed Rice, Farfalle w/ Tomato Sauce, Savory Squash, Steamed Broccoli, Vanilla Cookies, Strawberry Shortcake, Tapioca Pudding.

Sunday, 24 JUN 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, Chicken Gumbo Soup, Sauerbraten, Mix Vegetable, Asparagus, Peach Cobbler, White Cake w/ Frosting. *Dinner: Manhattan Clam Chowder Soup, Chicken Nuggets, Spaghetti Carbonara, Paprika Buttered Potatoes, Pork Fried Rice, Carrots, Whole kernel Corn, Peach Cobbler, White Cake w/ Frosting.

Thursday, 28 JUN 12 *Breakfast: Hominy Grits, Oven Fried Bacon, Asstd Omelets, Eggs to Order, Roasted Potatoes, French Toast, Asstd Doughnuts, Danish Diamonds. *Lunch: Velvet Corn Soup, Roast Pork Tenderloin, Brown Gravy, Lasagna, Oriental Rice, Oven Brown Potatoes, Spinach, Cauliflower Au Gratin, Easy Chocolate Cake, Crisp Drop Cookies. *Speed line: Pizza. *Dinner: Cream of Asparagus Soup, Chicken Tetrazzini, Veal Steak, Corn on the Cob, Lyonnaise Rice, Collard Greens, Easy Chocolate, Crisp Drop Cookies.

Monday, 25 JUN 12 *Breakfast: Hot Grits, Minced Beef on Toast, Oven Fried Bacon, Asstd Omelets, Eggs to Order, Roasted Potatoes, French Toast, Asstd Doughnuts, Butterfly Rolls. *Lunch: Creole Soup, Turkey Roast, Veal Steak Parmesan, Steamed Rice, Peas, Cauliflower, Crisp Drop Cookies, Cherry Crumble Pie, Strawberry Gelatin. *Speed line: Sloppy Joe, Onion Rings. *Dinner: Tomato Bouillon Soup, Roast Pork , Penne Alfredo, Steamed Rice, Brown Gravy, Green Beans Nicoise, Carrot Slices, Crisp Drop Cookies, Cherry Crumble Pie, Strawberry Gelatin.

Friday, 29 JUN 12 *Breakfast: Rolled Oats, Sausage Patties, Oven Fried Bacon, Asstd Omelets, Eggs to Order, Roasted Potatoes, Waffles, Asstd Doughnuts, Apple Fritters. *Lunch: New England Clam Chowder, Lemon Baked Fish, Steamed Rice, Spaghetti Carbonara, Asparagus, Carrots , Sugar Cookies, Cheese Cake, Vanilla Cream Pudding.

Speed line: Grilled Hamburger/Cheeseburger, French Fries, Baked Beans. *Dinner: Vegetable Supreme Soup, Italian Sausage, Spaghetti Garlic & Oil, Oven Browned Potatoes, Spinach, Oriental Stir Fry, Sugar Cookies, Cheesecake, Vanilla Cream Pudding.

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Celebrate Freedom with MWR! MWR knows how to throw a party, and this year’s 4th of July will be no exception! Get ready to celebrate freedom with the Independence Day Celebration: Red, White and BOOM, with three big days of fun on NAS I in the Midtown Piazza! The celebration will be on Friday and Saturday, June 29th and 30th from 4pm until midnight and July 4th from 3 p.m. until 11 p.m.

Enjoy carnival rides, food vendors, games and live music each day. Take the kids to bounce and play on inflatables in the gym. There will be pool games at Splashers on Saturday and Wednesday from noon until 3pm. We’ll bring the BOOM on Wednesday the 4th with a giant fireworks display! Here’s the live music lineup for the event:

Enjoy LIVE MUSIC! Friday, June 29

Saturday, June 30

Wednesday, July 4

5:30 p.m. – Bits & Pieces 7 p.m. - Batuka (Santana Tribute) 9:10 p.m. – Just for Fun ( Jazz/Rock)

6 p.m. – Keep the Wound (Rock) 7:30 p.m. – Kelly Bell Band (Blues) 9:30 p.m. – Cartel (Pop Rock)

7 p.m. – Supernova ( Jazz/Rock) 9 p.m. – Alchimia (Rock) 11 p.m. – Fireworks

MIdTOwN MOVIE THEATERS SChEDULE & DESCRIPTIONS 4:30 PM Snow W. & Huntsman 5:00 PM Five-Year Engagement 7:30 PM The Raven

PG-13 R R

Tuesday, June 26 5:00 PM 5:30 PM 7:30 PM 8:00 PM

The Avengers The Three Stooges Think Like A Man Cabin In The Woods

PG-13 PG PG-13 R

ThE FIVE-YEAR ENGAGEMENT...........................R STARRING: Jason Segel, Emily Blunt and Chris Pratt

One year after meeting, Tom proposes to his girlfriend, Violet, but unexpected events keep tripping them up as they look to walk down the aisle together. (2 hrs. 4 m.)

Friday, June 22 2:00 PM 5:00 PM 5:30 PM 7:30 PM 8:00 PM

Madagascar 3 Think Like A Man Lockout Five-Year Engagement The Raven

PG PG-13 PG-13 R R

Wednesday, June 27 5:00 PM 5:30 PM 7:30 PM 8:00 PM

Madagascar 3 The Lucky One Dark Shadows Men In Black III

Saturday, June 23

Thursday, June 28

2:00 PM Madagascar 3 PG 2:30 PM Pirates! Band of Misfits PG 4:30 PM Think Like A Man PG-13 5:00 PM Snow W. & Huntsman PG-13 7:30 PM Prometheus R Movie In the Park – Marinai Soccer Field 9:00 PM Tangled PG FREE

5:00 PM 5:30 PM 7:30 PM 8:00 PM

Sunday, June 24 2:00 PM Pirates! Band of Misfits PG 2:30 PM Three Stooges PG

Madagascar 3 Lockout Prometheus Five-Year Engagement

PG PG-13 PG-13 G-13

PG PG-13 R R

Friday, June 29 2:00 PM 5:00 PM 5:30 PM 7:30 PM 8:00 PM

Toy Story 3 Think Like A Man Snow W. & Huntsman Prometheus The Raven

G FREE PG-13 PG-13 R R

FREE MOVIE IN THE PARK Saturday, June 23, come out to the Marinai Soccer Field and enjoy the movie Tangled after the sun goes down. Bring blankets or chairs and bug spray. Some concessions will be available for purchase.

COMING SOON: The Dictator, What To Expect When You Are Expecting, Chernobyl Diaries, Piranha 3DD, Rock of Ages, That’s My Boy

ThE RAVEN…………………….R STARRING: John Cusack, Alice Eve

When a madman begins committing horrific murders inspired by Edgar Allan Poe's works, a young Baltimore detective joins forces with Poe to stop him from making his stories a reality (2 hrs. 50 m.)

SNOW WhITE & ThE hUNTSMAN………..…..PG-13 STARRING: Kristen Stewart, Chris hemsworth and Charlize Theron

In a twist to the fairy tale, the Huntsman ordered to take Snow White into the woods to be killed winds up becoming her protector and mentor in a quest to vanquish the Evil Queen. (2 hrs. 7 m.)

ThINK LIKE A MAN……………….PG-13 STARRING: Chris Brown, Gabrielle Union

Four friends conspire to turn the tables on their women when they discover the ladies have been using Steve Harvey's relationship advice against them (2 hrs. 2 m.)

Movie schedule is subject to change.

Please call to confirm.

Movie hotline: 624-4248

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GAME Can you translate to solve the puzzle?

Use the Italian to English or English to Italian translated word for each to solve the puzzle Across Paprika 5.

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Cavolo 30.

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Watermelon 32.

Pear 33.

Sugar 34.

Grape 35.

Mirtillo 37.

Pompelmo 38.

Finocchio 40.

Mango 42.

Basilico 44.

Melone Verde 47.

Melon 48.

Tangerine 52.

Savia 53.

Citron 54.

Oregano 55.

Thyme 57.

Blueberries 58.

Rosmarino 59.

Apple 60.

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Cauliflower Carrot Celery Arancia Garlic Fagioli Artichoke Avocado Uvaspina Salt Rucola Prugna Fico Papaya Cherry Asparagus Cocco Prezzemolo Broccoli Funghi Lemon Pomodoro Raspberry Piselli Banana Dill Melanzana Lime Cipolla Corn

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Sudoku!

There are more than 52.6 million dogs in the U.S. There are more chickens than people in the world.

There are more plastic flamingos in America than real ones.

There are only four words in the English language which end in "-dous": tremendous, horrendous, stupendous, and hazardous.

Pinocchio is Italian for "pine head."

Find the way!

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AUTOMOBILES

1993 Alfa 155, 1700 cc, green, (139.000 km) 5K euro, OBO, call Elsa at eringgenberg@ austin. rr.com.

1997 Suzuki Marauder, custom 8000 cc, black, (14.000 km) 5K euro, OBO, Elsa at eringgenberg@austin.rr.com.

1997 White Opel Vectra Station Wagon, new distributor, spark plug cables and plugs, annual car Inspection completed, MUST SELL before June 28, $1,500 O.B.O. Call Ed @ (+39) 3456381034."

1997 Alfa Romeo Spider GTV 2000 cc, grey, (139.999 km), 5K euro, OBO, Elsa at eringgenberg@austin.rr.com.

2000 silver BMW 318i; 4-dr; xenon front lights; new brakes; A/C; airbags; 17" wheels; alarm system; needs nothing at all; runs great. Asking 4000 euro (price negotiable) call Tommy at 331-954-4486

1991 white BMW 316i; 5-SPD; runs great; $1,000 or OBO. For more info, contact Tyrone Brown @ 3401200593 or e-mail pm7tbrown@hotmail.com. Serious offers only please.

2007 Toyota Rav4, 4x4, V6, automatic, standard options, new tires; extended warranty until OCT 2014; 71,403 Mi.; silver; Asking for $15,900 will negotiate; call Jaime at 335-578-8074 in evening only, or e-mail jamersklee@gmail.com NOTICE

FREE summer camp opportunities through the Navy Child and Youth Programs. Applications are now being accepted for the 2012 Navy Teen Summer Camp Scholarship Program. ALL-EXPENSE PAID (YES, FREE) summer camp opportunities for Navy teens worldwide include airline/ground transportation, camp registration, meals, and miscellaneous camp insurance.

Eligibility requirements and details are posted on the NAS Si-

gonella Facebook page. Deadline to apply is June 15. If a family is PCSing, sponsors can select a different return airport.

Notification of selections will be made no later than June 22, 2012.

FISC Sigonella, Contracting Office, is soliciting for the following personalized healthcare contract position at the U.S. Naval Hospital Sigonella: two full-time Registered Nurse, one full-time Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse and one full-time Certified Medical Assistant.

Sources must be eligible for US employment and US citizens.

Closing date is June 22, 2012.

Contact Mr. Aldo LaColla (624-

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5727) or Ms. Agostina Randazzo (624-3792) SAWS ANIMALS

Fidel & Phillipo, 4 months, male, black & white and black & brown puppies. Lloves children, people, and other dogs. Will be visiting the vet soon.

Damon, 2 months, brown and tan, male puppy. Really calm personality that does well with other animals including cats.

Timid with new people but will warm up. Visiting the vet midJune.

Romulus, 8 weeks, gray and black stripes, male kitten. Loves people, children, and other cats

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but hisses at dogs but is young enough where he could learn that dogs are okay. Visits the vet in mid-June.

Chomper, 3 months, black and white, male puppy. Loves people, children, and other dogs.

Should be fine in any home.

Current on shots. Microchipped.

To volunteer, adopt or foster, visit facebook.com/Sigonella.

Animals or http://sigonellaanimalwelfaresociety.webs.com/

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Transition benefits: Life after ERB

BY CMDR PATRICK FOUGHTY Navy Installations Command Public Affairs

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ASHINGTON (NNS) -- When Chief Aviation Machinist's Mate(SW/AW) Anthony Hughes received news in November 2011, that he was on the Enlisted Retention Board (ERB) list he felt like his life was over.

"I remember my CO (commanding officer) sitting me down and saying 'Chief, I've got some bad news,' and I immediately knew what was coming," said Hughes.

His commanding officer informed him of his selection for ERB, which angered him.

"I felt like I had honored my part of the bargain, and the Navy had just backed out on the deal," said Hughes.

Instead of giving up or feeling sorry for himself, Hughes said he quickly accepted the news and started looking toward the future.

"I literally knew exactly what I had to do at that very moment; from that day on my only mission was to get my family back home, so I could get a new job ASAP." Hughes is one of 2,946 Sailors chosen for separation by the ERB in late 2011, all of whom were from a list of approximately 16,000 records the board reviewed to help reduce manning and meet quotas in various rates across the fleet. With record high retention and low attrition among active duty Sailors, the Navy became overmanned by greater than 103 percent in 31 of 84 ratings, resulting in increased competition and reduced advancement opportunities for strong-performing Sailors to reenlist.

The ERB was introduced to allow the Navy to achieve stability and fit across the force while retaining balance based on seniority, skills, and experience.

Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Jonathan Greenert explained in his official blog that, "ERB reduces overall manpower by reducing the number of Sailors in overmanned ratings through conversions and separations."

Navy leadership realized; however, that while the ERB was fair and necessary for the needs of the Navy, it also left Sailors with questions and concerns for their future.

"The ERB and follow-on transition process have my full attention," wrote Greenert, "we are putting great efforts to ensure the ERB process is being conducted professionally and fairly. More importantly, we look to ensure that the means for transition is clear, broadly applied, open and readily available."

For Hughes, that message couldn't have been clearer.

"I knew I couldn't mess around," he said. "With a wife and two small kids, I have mouths to feed and bills to pay. There was no way I was going to let this situation mess up my family and our way of life, and as it turned out, neither was the Navy."

Soon after Hughes received the news, a representative from Challenger, Gray and Christmas (CGC), a firm contracted by the Navy to provide extensive transition services for ERB Sailors, reached out to him and began working with him on his life after active duty.

"One thing that I really needed to work on was my resume. I was taking action on all other areas of my life, from my move to my out processing, but my resume needed work, and the folks at CGC really helped with it."

Hughes said he was very impressed with the comprehensive resume services offered by CGC. "I felt like I was talking with someone that had been through the transition process, was in a similar position in the service when they were active duty, so they knew

literally all the aspects of creating a resume for me," he said. "In the end my future employer told me my resume was excellent, and a key reason I got the job."

CGC is an employment placement firm that was contracted to "continue to build on the job skills, success and training acquired during Sailors' careers and succeed in the civilian job market," said Rick Trimmer, a contract manager for Commander, Navy Installations Command, who manages CGC's contract. "We (the Navy) have asked them to reach out to each ERB Sailor and offer as much assistance in their employment transition as possible, from resume writing to help finding employers that need Sailors with their specific skill sets."

Hughes explained that CGC worked in a partnership with other firms and assigned him a personal coach to help with his transition.

"The coach I had, Dennis, offered to take my phone calls with questions or concerns at any time, he even gave me his personal cell phone number. I knew he was doing everything he could to help me find a job," he said.

Hughes reiterated that while CGC was a great help, they couldn't do all the work.

"A lot of this is self motivation," he said. "Sure, they'll help you, but you need to take initiative and work with them too. For instance they could only give me a draft for the resume; I had to fill out my information before their editors could make it presentable."

CGC is also contracted to assist with actual job search help by providing employment resources to Sailors and even practice interviews and salary negotiation techniques.

"I was overwhelmed with all they were offering, luckily, with my networking efforts I was fortunate enough to meet my future employer here on NSA Crane, so I didn't really need the full complement of CGC's services," Hughes explained.

In the end, Hughes' setback turned out to be a road to a new and bright future, noted his wife Nikki Hughes.

"The main 'stressor' with getting out of the Navy is clearly the job search," said Nikki Hughes. "But I must say, within the blink of an eye Anthony had a job offer...with the ERB resources (CGC) plus my husband's natural abilities to take charge of the situation, we are ready for the next chapter!"

Hughes has a job offer with a local contracting company in his hometown of Crane, Ind., where he plans to settle his family after he leaves active duty in September 2012.

"I'll tell you this, no one is going to hand you a job, but with a little help from the Navy and CGC, plus my willingness to lean forward and make a plan, I was able to ensure a future and a life after my 14 year plus career in the Navy."

The Navy's contract with CGC is extensive and tasks them to reach out to all ERB Sailors. Sailors are encouraged to contact CGC by calling 1-800-9714288 or by e-mail at cgcusnavy@challengergray.com if they desire services and have not heard from CGC. Sailors can also contact the Help Center at Commander, Navy Personnel Command by calling 866-827-5672 for more information.

For more information visit the NPC ERB Web Page at www.npc.navy.mil/boards/ERB/, contact the NPC customer service center at 1-866-U-ASK-NPC (1-866-827-5672) or email cscmailbox@navy.mil.

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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