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NOVEMBER 10, 2017

Vol. 34 No. 42

NCTS Unveils New Water System

By MC2 Christopher Gordon NAS Sigonella Public Affairs

NAS SIGONELLA, Sicily – Naval Computer and Telecommunications Station (NCTS) located on Naval Air Station (NAS) Sigonella finished a $221,000 project to supply clean, potable water throughout the compound on November 2.

Capt. Brent Trickel, commanding officer of NAS Sigonella, and Capt. Donald Hocutt, commanding officer of NCTS, celebrated by making a toast with the first two glasses of water pulled straight out of the new water system.

“It means a lot to have clean potable water,” said Cmdr. Dan Berger, executive officer of NCTS. “The command’s morale skyrocketed after the water was restored and we’d like to thank everyone who was involved with getting our running water restored.

Thank you!”

NCTS reverted to bottle water in April, 2011 due to ongoing water quality concerns at the facility. After funding was secured, the restoral project started on January 26, 2017 and the physical construction was completed on August 21, 2017. The necessary laboratory test results that ensured the water was fit

SIGONELLA, Sicily (November 1, 2017) –Capt. Donald Hocutt, commanding officer of Naval Computer and Telecommunications Station (NCTS), and Capt. Brent Trickel, commanding officer of Naval Air Station (NAS) Sigonella, drink water from NCTS’s newly installed potable water system. NAS Sigonella is an operational ashore base that enables U.S., allied, and partner nation forces to be where they are needed and when they are needed to ensure security and stability in Europe, Africa, and Southwest Asia. (U.S. Navy photo by Electronics Technician 2nd Class Devon Blair/Released)

for consumption came back clean and up to standards on November 2.

“Because we have different regulations to follow that we couldn’t meet with the Italian water, we decided to install storage tanks to hold water from NAS

Formidable Shield 2017: Mad Foxes Clear the Range

KEFLAVIK, Iceland (Oct. 15, 2017) Lt. Paul Dacus and Lt.j.g. Mary Carter Jordan, Navy pilots assigned to the ‘Mad Foxes’ of Patrol Squadron (VP) 5, pre-check the flight deck in preparation for exercise Formidable Shield 2017.

Formidable Shield is a U.S. 6th-Fleet led, Naval Striking and Support Forces NATO-conducted exercise which will improve allied interoperability in a live-fire integrated air and missile defense (IAMD) environment, using NATO command and control reporting structures. (U.S. Navy photo by AWO2 E.J. Gasmen/Released)

By Lt.j.g. Mary Carter Jordan VP-5 Public Affairs

KEFLAVIK, Iceland - The ‘Mad Foxes’ of Patrol SquKEFLAVIK, Iceland - The ‘Mad Foxes’ of Patrol Squadron (VP) 5 left Sigonella, Italy on detachment to Keflavik, Iceland and participated in exercise Formidable Shield 2017. This U.S. led and Naval Striking and Support Forces NATO-executed

exercise was conducted to improve the interoperability of allied nations in a live-fire integrated air and missile defense environment.

More than 14 ships and ten aircraft from 10 different allied countries participated in the exercise which was used to build allied relations and interoperability and also to test NATO’s theatre ballistic

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2 at NCTS and declare that small compound part of the NAS 2 water system,” said Victor González, drinking water manager for NAS Sigonella. “We have a truck dedicated just to transport water from the filling station on NAS 2 to the two new storage tanks at NCTS once a week.”

Along with filling the two 3,000 gallon tanks once a week, system operators are able to monitor the tanks remotely and can respond in a timely manner if anything happens. Additionally, each time the tanks are refilled the chlorine levels are tested to ensure the water is at the proper percentage.

“This will hopefully restore the confidence in the Sailors at NCTS that the water they receive is clean, and that’s important to us,” said González. “It’s not just about providing good water but we also want to make sure they understand we are here for them to support their mission.”

The new water system in place not only provides clean drinking water to the Sailors; it allows them to use the sinks and other water systems previously encumbered by the water restrictions.

“Due to the location of our building and the great distance we are from the gym, it was very hard for our Sailors to workout during the day without having a place to take a shower before returning to work. Now that we have this ability it will greatly improve the health and welfare of our Sailors,” said Berger. “It also provides us with a better way of washing our hands which in turn reduces the spread of germs and we anticipate it will lower the amount of sick days we will experience throughout the year.”

The new potable water system was sized to serve an average of 120 personnel during working hours and included new supply piping and isolation valves. During the construction and installation, repairs were made to underground leaks between the main building and adjacent buildings throughout the compound.

Naval Air Station Sigonella: "The Hub of the Med," is a U.S. Navy installation and an Italian Air Force base in Sicily, Italy. Just as a ship performs lines of operation that provide a capability, Navy Region EURAFSWA bases perform the same eight lines of operation to provide capability to the fleet, joint and allied forces. These eight lines of operation are: air operations, port operations, safety, security, housing, MWR, Fleet and Family Services and what is called the core: the fuels, water and power that keep the bases running. Through our lines of operation, our installations are force multipliers that maximize combat capability of operational units.

For more information on energy and water conservation, visit www.cnic.navy.mil/om/base_support/facility_system_investment.html

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Direct Line

Cmdr. Michael M. Jarosz, Public Works Officer, NAS Sigonella Buongiorno Team Sigonella!

It is my great honor and privilege to be your Naval Air Station Sigonella Public Works Officer. As the Public Works Officer, it is my responsibility to lead the team that provides you with the facility resources you need in order to execute your mission. I am fortunate to have a very strong and capable team. It is our priority that as we serve you, we do so safely and effectively.

I am joining you most recently from Naval Support Facility Redzikowo Poland where I served as Assistant Public Works Officer for the past year. My wife, Meghan, and our four kids are joining you and me from Naval Base Kitsap in Washington State where I previously served as the Assistant Operations Officer for NAVFAC Northwest.

I was born into the Navy as the son of a helicopter pilot and although I have been around the world, this is my first time living and working in Italy.

We are very excited to be here!

So enough about me; what is the Public Works Department doing for you?

We are currently in the middle of a major overhaul to our freshwater production and distribution systems. We have recently replaced the water towers and significantly upgraded the water treatment plants at both NAS 1 and 2. We have three major water distribution projects under way; one project replaces the pipes that supply the NAS 2 water treatment facility from our wells off base while the other two replace the fresh water distribution lines on NAS 1 and NAS 2. Some parts of the current systems are over 60 years old and have multiple leaks. Furthermore, in their deteriorated state, there is a high probability of future breaks.

The upside is that once these replacement projects are complete, the new systems will ensure a consistent and reliable water supply to all NASSIG mission partners. The down side however is that there will continue to be noticeable disruptions while we are performing the work. These disruptions include one-way traffic on SP105 and SP-106, road closures on NAS 1 and 2, and multiple water outages to many facilities throughout the base.

We understand that there is never a good time to turn off your water or any other utility for that matter, but there is no way around it when switching over to a new system. We will continue to work through your building managers to schedule these outages in a way that minimizes impact. The initial phases of these projects have shown the work to be more challenging than anticipated, resulting in outages that have been more wide spread and significantly longer than planned. For this, we sincerely apologize. We have temporarily stopped work in order to develop a more realistic plan that takes into consideration these challenges.

As we resume, I cannot promise you that we will reduce the required outage time but I do promise that for scheduled outages, we will communicate with you well in advance, give you realistic expectations, and work with you to mitigate the impact as much as possible.

Please keep in mind that with our aging system, spontaneous water breaks will occur, and when they do, we often will need to secure water im-

mediately to fix the problem. When this happens, we will do our best to get the word out and keep affected facilities and personnel informed of the status as we address the issues. If you are having issues with water in your facility or see something that doesn’t look right, please let your building managers know right away or call the PWD Trouble Desk at 624-6013.

Again, it is my great honor and pleasure to be your Public Works Officer, and I look forward to serving you for the next three years.

Commanding Officer's Suggestion Box The ICE/CO Suggestion Box is for our community and Commanding Officer to discuss, with an eye toward constant improvement, how we are excelling* and how we can improve**. The community is strongly encouraged to leave contact information when submitting comments. This ensures that a response will come directly to you. The Signature and NASSIG Facebook Page typically publish comments and responses for the benefit of the Sigonella community.

Comments/suggestions are useful when objective, constructive, and specific.

ICE/CO Suggestion Box is NOT a forum for mean-spirited attacks. Anonymous comments will be published only if they benefit the greater community at large. * If you submit a "BZ" about a specific person or department, PLEASE PROVIDE YOUR NAME in order to ensure comment authenticity and

therefore publicly recognize employees or organizations. ** The Commanding Officer will ensure a response to all signed comments/ suggestions and the vast majority of anonymous ones but reserves the right to disregard those comments/suggestions disinterested in the spirit of the program!

There are two ways to submit; go to: 1) Interactive Customer Evaluation (ICE) home page on a One-Net computer at: http://ice.disa.mil, All Sigonella services are found under the Navy Europe Listing in the scroll-down menu.

– or – 2) NAS Sigonella's website www.cnic.navy.mil/Sigonella, go to the "About" drop down menu and click on "CO Suggestion Box".

Interactive Customer Evaluation Comment regarding “Bravo Zulu for Autumnfest”:

I just wanted to take a few moments and give a huge thanks to all those involved with Autumn Fest this year!! A Bravo Zulu to Captain Trickel for his decision on how the locals would be able to come on base for the festivities. It was a very enjoyable time for us!! Thank you so much for to all those involved in making this a huge success!!

Response:

Thank you very much for the positive feedback regarding the Autumnfest event that took place on 20-21 October. Although the MWR team takes the lead on large events like this, they truly are a collaborative effort by so many different programs on base. A team effort is absolutely necessary for the event’s success and the safety and satisfaction of the Sigonella Community is our number one goal. Planning for an event of this magnitude began months in advance and its success is a result of many people's hard work and commitment. The MWR team looks forward to continuing to provide outstanding programming for our community each and every day.

If you have additional inquiries about Autumnfest or other MWR Special Events, please contact the MWR Community Recreation Director, Bill Gatlin, who can be reached at 624-4941(or +39-095-56-4941) or via email at William.

Gatlin@eu.navy.mil.

Comment regarding “Bravo Zulu Housing Office Employee”:

Dedicated, determined, and driven is how I would describe my experience working with Monica Drago from the Housing Department. I could not be happier and feel more blessed to have her as my counselor from start to finish on this process. In my 10 years in the Navy I have never encountered someone like her who has made me feel at home while living out of a suitcase. Thank you for making me feel so welcome and taken care of in another country. Grazie mile!

Sincerely, Corinne Devin

Response:

Dear LCDR Corinne Devin, Thank you for the comment about Monica Drago. It’s great to hear a great compliment about a Housing employee here at Sigonella. I have many great employees in the Housing Office, and she is one of my best. She genuinely cares about all her customers from the day they first get here to Sigonella to the day they leave, and in between. She makes sure everyone has a smooth transition.

She also has been instrumental in helping the Housing Director streamline services and improve how valuable information is distributed to housing customers, which in turn helps ensure they have everything they need to make a

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Name: Aviation Maintenance

Administrationman 2nd Class Amanda Urrutiaesteve Hometown: Bayamón, Puerto Rico Department: NMC

In order to transport Naval Air Station (NAS) Sigonella’s munitions specific trailers are required, which in turn require tedious maintenance to ensure the safe delivery of the cargo. Aviation Maintenance Administrationman (AZ) 2nd Class Amanda Urrutiaesteve is in charge of the division to make sure that maintenance is done correctly.

“It’s definitely new, coming from a ship to shore duty and having to keep track of the people I work with is putting me in a good learning position for when I make AZ1,” said Urrutiaesteve. “It’s cool that I’m getting that experience as a second class now vice getting thrown into the job as a first class and just picking it up as I go.”

On top of being in charge of four Sailors, Urrutiaesteve works as the alternate Command Managed Equal Opportunity (CMEO) Manager promoting positive command morale and quality of life by providing an environment in which all personnel can perform to their maximum ability, unimpeded by institutional or individual biases based on race, color, religion, sex, or national origin stereotypes. She’s also in charge of the high security locks for the compound, keeping

track of all the keys and ensuring none go missing. Additionally, she serves as the Command Career Counselor, helping her Sailors with any and all of their career needs.

“I like being able to help out my Sailors, I think being the career counselor is my favorite collateral duty,” said Urrutiaesteve. “I like being able to give my Sailors answers for what they’re asking like what their options are as far as if they stay or go and what other special programs are available to them like STA-21.”

When she isn’t working, Urrutiaesteve likes to help out with her command’s MWR program, and served as the MWR committee secretary last year.

“This year I’ve just been helping out like at Red, White, and Boom and Autumn Fest, just working at the booth and

"ICE" continued from Page 2 great decision in selecting a house out on the economy. If you have any further Housing Department comments or questions please contact the Housing Director, Peter Faulk, who can be reached at 624-4070 or by email at peter.faulk@ eu.navy.mil.

Comment regarding “Euro ATM at the Main Exchange”:

I recently needed to get Euro out of the ATM and I'm well aware of the two locations on base with a Bank of America ATM. However, can I ask why there is not a Euro dispensing machine in a more central location? Like perhaps the commissary, NEX, or food court? These would be convenient and great places to install an additional Euro dispensing ATM. I know I can't be the only one who has ever asked this question, so I apologize if this is redundant. Thanks for your feedback.

Sincerely, Brooke Carter

Response:

Dear Brooke Carter, Thank you for your question. Community Bank ATM placement and installation at any location in the Community is requested through Defense Finance and Accounting (DFAS) by the Base. This is necessary because Community Bank is a contractor that operates on behalf of DFAS. DFAS is the owner of all of the computers and funds disbursed by the bank.

Based on several requests like yours, the Command's Bank Liaison Officer is currently routing such a request to place a Community Bank ATM at the Navy Exchange on NAS 1. The

being part of the team, or assisting with whatever fundraisers they have,” said Urrutiaesteve. “I’m always willing to help them out whenever I can.”

After work, Urrutiaesteve likes going shopping, travelling, trying out new recipes and taking in the local culture.

“I like visiting the little cities around here in Sicily, just looking at the architecture and I really love how different it is here compared to the States,” said Urrutiaesteve. “You can see how different their architecture is and with all the paintings—there’s just so much history.”

Urrutiaesteve also likes living out in town and being able to live abroad.

Slowly picking up the Italian language and doing things like going to the local bakery or market she says aren’t chores but fun undertakings.

Commanding Officer Capt. Brent Trickel Executive Officer Cmdr. Patrick J. Moran Command Master Chief CMDCM Nancy Estrada EDITORIAL Public Affairs Officer Lt. Andriana Genualdi andriana.genualdi@eu.navy.mil Community Relations Officer Dott. Alberto Lunetta alberto.lunetta.it@eu.navy.mil Editor MCC Jessica Vargas Jessica.Vargas@eu.navy.mil PAO Staff Writer \ Photographer MC2 Christopher Gordon Christopher.Gordon@eu.navy.mil CONTACT US Naval Air Station Sigonella, Sicily thesig@eu.navy.mil DSN 624-5440; 095-86-5440 PSC 812 Box 7, FPO, AE 09627-0001 PUBLISHER Stampa Generale S.r.l., Sig. Bruno Brandi, Publisher, Naval Support Activity Capodichino (Naples), Italy stampagenerale@tin.it Tel. 081-568-7884 Fax 081-568-7887

process will take several months, but if approved, you will see an ATM outside of the NEX/Commissary in the coming year.

If you have future or further questions regarding Community Bank services, Sherma Stowe, the bank manager, can be reached at 624-9811 or via email at herma.stowe@dodcommunitybank.com.

Comment regarding MWR Tour Guide:

Some MWR guides should try to do better with time management and keeping on schedule. During a recent trip to Tindari our tour guide mentioned before we left that we may be delayed due to traffic when in fact the reason we were delayed over two hours was because they refused to keep to the schedule. Everyone was herded around town to the same cafeteria for lunch (so he could earn a free lunch), to the church, and then to the archaeological park. We all had to wait while three people in the group stopped and stood in line to get granite. Thinking we had to enter the park as a group, we all complied. There was no group discount, therefore no reason for everyone to be held back for only a few people. Once in the park our guide refused to give us a time to meet back up, even though myself and one other person asked. Instead, they responded with what we were going to do: first tour the church, then go to the park. When my Italian guest complained to him in Italian, our tour guide finally gave us a time of 1700.

Most of the group was on the bus at 1700, but had to wait until the guide and three individuals who chose to stay showed up at 1730! I mentioned the lack of time management to another person on the tour and he said he had been on multiple

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NAS Sigonella Reading Program: Striving for Greatness Together

By Culinary Specialist 2nd Class Tony Mosley II

As children we all heard the phrase "reading is fundamental." Some of us had reading assignments for homework every single night! Some of us did everything we could to avoid reading, some were indifferent, and others loved to read.

I was a part of the group that did everything to avoid it. I even went as far as lying to my parents about reading, not telling them I had reading assignments, and even forging my parent’s signature to say that I did it! But now, I love to read. The relaxing and calm feeling I get when reading, the elongated thinking process, new perspectives, and new information I receive is truly a joy. Reading has not only helped me grow as a Sailor, but more importantly, it has helped me grow as a person.

Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) Admiral John Richardson has compiled his own reading list he believes will help Sailors continue to grow as leaders and says "It is our responsibility as leaders to continue to grow and to always question the status quo."

With a wealth of new talent coming into the armed forces, we can all agree that they bring in a new way of thinking including: what they want from their leaders, what may be expected of them, and where they see us in the next 20 years. The future leaders are here and it is our job as today’s leaders

to not only train them, but to continue to grow or adapt our own leadership style in order for us to continue to grow together.

I present to you a forum that the CNO encouraged us to create, "I encourage you to discuss what has challenged you as a leader in our new forum. Remember to never stop striving to expand your mind." This reading program is broken down into six parts: The Canon, Core Attributes, Naval Power, Fast Learning, Navy Team, and Partnership; containing about 140 books.

The goal of the NAS Sigonella Reading Program is to read and discuss one book a month from the perspective all leaders of Sigonella. From Seaman Apprentice Crouch to Captain Trickel, the goal of this program is to engage an open conversation on leadership.

There are numerous resources available to start undertaking the CNOs reading list. Whether it’s through MWR's Digital Library or applications such as Overdrive, Audible or Kindle, I encourage you to join the NAS Sigonella Reading Program. We meet every Thursday from 1630-1730 at Bldg. 720 in the Security Training Classroom. Civilian attire is encouraged; uniform of the day is welcomed. For more information on the NAS Sigonella Reading Program please contact CS2 Toney Mosely at 624-2061 or by email at tony. mosley@eu.navy.mil.

"ICE" continued from Page 3 trips with the same tour guide and they were always late. The guide was also rude to us because he knew the group was upset about the time delay and it made for a very unpleasant experience. When the tour says 0730 to 1730 one should expect to be home about 1730 baring any traffic delays. To not even leave Tindari until 1730 when it is at least a two hour drive back is not excusable.

Response:

Thank you for your feedback and bringing this to our attention. First and foremost, we would like to apologize for the negative experience that you recently had during your trip. We want all of our service members, their families, and other eligible patrons who participate in the local MWR Trips and events to have the most positive experience possible during their tenure here at NAS Sigonella.

Secondly, I expect that each MWR team member, whether flexible, full-time or a contractor is held to the highest standard of cu-

stomer service. There is a requirement that each trip through the Community Recreation Program have a customized itinerary that is communicated to each patron at the beginning of the trip and that the itinerary is strictly adhered to by the tour guides and the patrons alike. The only exception to this policy is emergency situations that arise and are out of the control of the guides, which does not seem to be the case here.

The concerns that you have listed below will be discussed with all of our contracted tour guides and corrective actions will take place to ensure that this does not happen again. In addition to this, the Community Recreation Program will be conducting a review of its trip policies and procedures and will be discussing with and retraining each of their employees and tour guides in the coming weeks.

If you have additional inquiries on this subject, then please contact the MWR Community Recreation Director, Bill Gatlin, who can be reached at 624-4941(or +39-09556-4941) or via email at William.Gatlin@ eu.navy.mil.

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Mount Etna Chapter of NHS & NJHS Hold Fall Induction Ceremony

The newest members of the Mt. Etna Chapter of the National Junior Honor Society. (Photo by Randy Latimer)

By Munro Manning, Kailyn Barrera and Kristiana Wyrick

The Mount Etna Chapter of the National Honor Society (NHS) and National Junior Honor Society (NJHS) held an induction ceremony at Sigonella Middle High School Knights Hall to welcome its newest members.

This prestigious society focuses on the pillars of the organization which are scholarship, character, leadership, citizenship, and service. These attributes are attained by students with increased effort in their schoolwork and by volunteering to support the community.

The ceremony began with opening remarks by NHS President Kailyn Barrera followed by remarks from Cmdr.

Patrick Moran, NAS Sigonella’s Executive Officer who served as the guest speaker for the ceremony.

“This admirable organization, which has members and chapters across the states and

on many US military bases around the world, is more than just an honor roll,” said Cmdr.

Moran. “Membership has to be earned by students who demonstrate the four, or five for the National Junior Honor Society, qualities valued by the society.

These five pillars are an amazing base that will serve you well as you continue on in your studies at school, and after you graduate. Trust in them, trust in yourselves, and stay true to them and you will be set on the right course in life.”

The ceremony continued with the organization’s traditions of the lighting of candles & recitation of the Chapter Pledge. Each Honor Society member shared their candle light with the newest members, a process that represents the light that each new member brings to the Mt. Etna Chapter. After the ceremony, all supporters and members of the organization were treated with a nice concession stand to celebrate the occasion.

The National Honor Society

and the National Juniors Honor Society would like to thank all those that volunteered and helped make the occasion possible, along with Cmdr. Moran for being the guest speaker for this event.

Congratulations to the new members of NHS and NJHS. National Honor Society Inductees: Kylee Fall Abigail Norwood Jacob Payne Martina Raco Elmira Sahinoglu Samantha Sanders Rachel Smithgall Hannah Zarum National Junior Honor Society Inductees: Sheyanne Casimiro Charlyn-Rhose Julio Noah Lohan Ethan Lohan Teven McCarthy Sandara Mundy Benjamin Steele Charlize Solon Anika Wicker Nora Voelkel

The newest members of the Mt. Etna Chapter of the National Honor Society. (Photo by Randy Latimer)

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Road deaths fall in Sicily in 2016 but accidents on the rise Story by La Sicilia

According to 2016 data recently shared from ISTAT, the Italian National Institute for Statistics, last year, 192 people died and 16,601 were injured in 11,067 motor accidents on Sicilian roads. That is a decrease of 14,7%, compared to 2015.

In 2016, the highest number of accidents (8,850, 80.0% of the total) occurred on urban streets, causing 108 deaths (56.3% of the total) and 12.673 injuries (76.3%). Compared to the previous year, accidents slightly increased on urban roads (+ 0.6%) and had a more significantly rise on both streets outside cities (+ 8.9%) and on highways (+ 3.6%).

The most serious crashes continue to occur on roads outside urban areas (4.3 deaths per 100 accidents) and highways (2.6 fatalities every 100 accidents). Nearly half of the road traffic accidents occur along the straight sections of roads outside urban areas (49.5%) and streets of urban areas (42.2%).

In urban areas, incidents occurring at crossroads account for 33.0% of the total, followed by those happening near an intersection (15.2%) and on curves (5.5%). Along the roads outside cities, 28.1% of accidents occur on curves, 8.9% happen close to an intersection.

The latest fatal accidents occurred in the Palermo province near Scillato. Calogero Licata, a 33-year-old man from Petralia Sottana who owned a rental car dealer, recently died while traveling on A19 highway near the Scillato exit. As a result of the crash, his wife, Valentina Nesi, 30, who was traveling with him on the bike, was injured.

In August 16, Luigi Sirugo, a 39-year-old from Avola (Siracusa), fell from his scooter in via Dante and died. A few months earlier he had survived a shootout.

In September, a 23-year-old boy who was involved in a car accident in Vittoria (Ragusa) died from severe injuries at the Cannizzaro Hospital in Catania.

At the beginning of October, in Agrigento, Giuseppe Barbato, a 17-year-old boy, died after falling from his motorcycle near the Valley of the Temples.

On the same month, two young men traveling in a Mini Cooper crashed against a wall as they traveled along via Monsignor Sturzo Street in Caltagirone. In the accident, the passenger, Francesco Ciriacono, 20, the son of an entrepreneur, lost his life while the 21-year-old man driving the car was seriously injured. On October 31, Mattea De Luca a 77-year-old woman, died after she was run over by a truck whose driver did not stop at the traffic lights on state road 114 in Aci Castello.

In November, a young couple from Palermo died while riding a motorcycle near the city’s outskirts.

The breakdown of fatalities in Sicily since January 1st, 2017 is as follows: province of Palermo: 40 victims; province of Trapani: 25; province of Messina: 10; province of Siracusa: 9, province of Catania: 24; province of Agrigento: 13; province of Ragusa: 6; province of Caltanissetta: 4; province of Enna: 1. In urban areas, 33% of all crashes involve crossroads followed by those occurring near intersections.

Italian factory worker wins first Tiramisu World Cup Story by AFP An Italian factory worker won the first ever Tiramisu World Cup on Sunday, beating 700 other amateurs to whip up the softest and creamiest version of Italy's famous dessert.

Hundreds of would-be pudding maestros descended on the city of Treviso armed with whisks and sieves to compete in the two-day challenge to make the best tiramisu, which means "pick-me-up" in Italian.

The eventual winner, Andrea Ciccolella, 28, hails from Feltre in the Veneto region and works in an eyewear factory.

"My dream is to be a pastry chef and open a small cake shop of my own, where I'd make traditional, home-cooked things.

The Italian National Institute for Statistics recently released its 2016 traffic stats report saying there has been a decrease in the number of deaths on Sicilian roads that dropped by 14,7%, compared to 2015.

But statistics showed an increase in accidents from the year before. (Photo by Blogsicilia)

Nothing fancy, but tasty and made well," the victor told AFP. While the northern Italian region, home to the city of Venice, celebrated the sweet taste of victory the result was likely to embitter residents of neighboring Friuli-Venezia Giulia.

A dispute over whether the pudding originates in the Veneto or Friuli region has divided foodies for decades.

Competitors for the prize were split into

those following the original recipe -- ladyfinger biscuits, mascarpone cheese, eggs, coffee, cocoa powder and sugar -- and those getting creative by adding everything from strawberries to green tea.

While slicing bananas into the whipped mixture was permitted, adding alcohol like Marsala wine was not.

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CNO Presents 2017 Stockdale Leadership Awards

By Petty Officer 2nd Class Dustin Knight Defense Media Activity

WASHINGTON (NNS) -- The 37th annual Vice Adm. James Bond Stockdale Leadership Award ceremony was held Nov. 3, in the Pentagon Hall of Heroes in Washington, D.C. Cmdr. Brian M. Drechsler, the Pacific Fleet recipient, and Cmdr. Eric M. Sager, the Fleet Forces recipient, received the award.

The two recipients were nominated by their peers, who were also eligible for the award, and chosen from among eight finalists.

The award is presented annually to two commissioned officers on active duty in the grade of commander or below who are serving in command of a single unit, and who serve as examples of excellence in leadership and conspicuous contribution to the improvement of leadership in the Navy.

Chief of Naval Operations Adm. John Richardson served as guest speaker at the ceremony and presented the awards to the winners. Richardson received the award in 2001.

"These two leaders distinguished themselves amongst

their peers to the point that their fellows felt motivated to stand them out," said Richardson. "That in and of itself is a true testament to just the quality of this award."

Drechsler is the former commanding officer of Sea, Air, Land (SEAL) Team 5.

"Any leader is only as good as his teammates and the Sailors that they serve and any successes are the result of the collective actions of the unit." said Drechsler. "I was absolutely blessed to have a phenomenal crew of people and we were well resourced. The greatest honor that an officer can ever be given is permitted the privilege and responsibility of the command. To the officers, chiefs and petty officers of SEAL Team 5, thank you. This is your award as you truly made my job easy."

Sager is the former commanding officer of USS California (SSN 781).

"I am unbelievably humbled to be here in the Hall of Heroes and share this honor with a classmate and an incredible combat leader," Sager said. "It is really an honor to be recognized with Stockdale's name. My California team are

ARLINGTON, Va. (Nov. 3, 2017) Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) Adm. John Richardson presents the winners of the 2017 Vice Admiral James Bond Stockdale Leadership Award. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Nathan Laird/Released)

the true deserving recipients.

Their dedication, their perseverance, their drive and their ingenuity inspire me every single day. The recognition of this award belongs to them."

Vice Adm. James Bond Stockdale, for whom the Stockdale Award is named, articulated five roles for a

leader -- moralist, jurist, teacher, steward and philosopher.

A Naval Academy graduate and pilot, Stockdale ejected from his A-4E Skyhawk over North Vietnam in September 1965 and was held prisoner and frequently tortured until February 1973. He

received the Medal of Honor in 1976 and served as president of the Naval War College from October 1977 until August 1979.

He died in 2005 and is buried at the U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland. He is survived by his three sons and eight grandchildren.

NEX Extends Online Benefits to Veterans

By Navy Exchange Service Command Public Affairs

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (NNS) -- Beginning this Veterans Day, Nov. 11, myNavyExchange.com is proud to expand its online shopping privileges to all honorably discharged Veterans of the U.S. Military.

This highly anticipated change by the Department of Defense grants online exchange shopping privileges to our nation's brave Veterans.

"We are proud to support this new DoD policy and are honored to offer our NEX online privileges to our nation's deserving military Veterans. It is one small way to thank those who have served," said Rear Adm. Robert J. Bianchi (Ret), Navy Exchange Service Command's (NEXCOM) chief executive officer.

"The Navy Exchange gives back 100 percent of our profits to our Sailors and their families through contributions given to Navy Morale, Welfare and Recreation (MWR) for quality of

life programs and NEX store infrastructure.

Therefore, we look forward to expanding our customer base of online shoppers, which will in turn help grow our merchandise assortment and continue to strengthen our ability to provide dividends for base MWR programs."

Donnie, a Veteran and NEX patron recently said, "Great benefit! I was selected as a beta-tester as a disabled veteran ... the savings are great and all hassle free online."

NEXCOM is excited to extend this privilege to Veterans like Donnie and invite all U.S. Veterans to visit www.myNavyExchange.com to establish their authentication for this important benefit.

Additionally, NEXCOM encourages individuals to keep visiting the NEX website and Facebook page for additional details and announcements as they become available.

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“Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things you didn’t do than by the ones you did do. So throw off the bowlines, sail away from the safe harbor.

Catch the trade winds in your sails. Explore.

Dream. Discover.” --Mark Twain Ciao, Sigonella! A friend shared Twain’s quote recently, reminding me of the great opportunities the Navy brings to us. For all stationed or living in Europe, fall is an excellent time for travel with no shortage of destinations. If outdoor activities are up your alley, consider spending time in nearby Croatia.

Inexpensive, easy access, and available transportation make the country a convenient option for those traveling from Sicily.

For background, our family of four covered two national parks as part of a threeday/ three-night trip in October. Tourism and biodiversity are major draws of this former constituent of the Republic of Yugoslavia, including eight national parks and 11

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nature parks. Croatia’s geography bot land and coastline bordering the Adriat results in unique water features, from in waterfalls to one of the countries thou islands.

Krka National Park (between Zada Split) is named for the river that p through its area. From the Srakin entran the south, a foot ferry provides you ent to the park and drops you off at Skrad Buk, the most prominent attraction. It’s ries of cascades with a large waterfall a end, opening into a large pool. Visitor walk around the entire feature via grave wood-plank walkways that are built on t the water. Effectively a river crossing, it you access to the wildlife, flora and faun close. Above the fall, a number of cu displays, small bars, and gift exchange available to you. This is one section of

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Plitvika Jereza (2 hours to the north, in Central Croatia) should not be missed! It is a larger series of 16 cascading lakes separated by natural dams called travertine (mineral deposits). Buses are offered to drop visitors off at locations, and hiking trails allows you to walk down (or up!) a beautiful sequence of formations. Trails resemble that of Krka, but the views are more expansive and are especially impressive in October during the fall colors season. As part of admission, a water ferry is also available to take you across a large lake to a different section of the park, offering a break from walking and another view. The oldest (1948) and most visited park, Plitvika is well organized and is best accessible by those able to walk.

Overall, the trip was excellent and is rec-

ommended. Other good-to-know items for travelers include timeframe, transportation, currency, and passports. First, fall season (September-October) is ideal, as July and August are high season and prices reflect it. Second, transportation was easy with a non-stop from Catania into Trieste, Italy. The approx. 2 hour flight gives you immediate access from the north and from there, rental cars are very reasonable. Just insure your company allows them to cross borders with Slovenia & Croatia and make sure you have currency for tolls. Speaking of currency, Croatia is an EU member, but exchanges with its local tender (Kuna) instead. It’s easily available when crossing the border with Slovenia. Finally, passports are key, as they’ll be checked at the Croatia-Slovenia border crossing.

Croatia offers a quality family/small group outing for those interested. Encourage your Sailors, families, and friends to visit. Enjoy, Sigonella!

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NAS SIGONELLA COMMUNITY PAGE All Hands News Bulletin:

HOSPITAL CONSTRUCTION: EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT

Command, Department or Organization: U.S. Naval Hospital Sigonella -Emergency Room Dates of Event: 03 Nov 2017 • Location of Event: Emergency Room Point of Contact Phone Number: 624-3137 Additional Information: Sigonella Community, As the hospital continues construction, the Emergency Department will be undergoing some changes. During this time patients for the Emergency Department may be directed to enter through the loading dock area behind the hospital. There will be signs placed outside directing you to the Patient Parking spots and then internally to reach the Emergency Department. This area will be manned after hours to ensure the facilities' and your safety.

Our Emergency Response capabilities will not be affected by this construction.

Should you have any difficulties, the Emergency Department Hotline number is 624-3137.

We ask for your patience and understanding during this time.

Should members of the community require Emergency Medical Services Response please call 624-1911, or 095-86-1911.

NAS 1 Mondays AA Meeting:

Thank you for your continued support and understanding as we work to improve our services to the Sigonella Community.

SIGONELLA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL BOOK FAIR Command, Department or Organization: Sigonella PTA Book Fair Date of Event: November 13-17 Time of Event: 0800-1430 Point of Contact Name: Irma Faulk & Crystal Sisson, PTA Co-Presidents Point of Contact Phone Number: 747-7058 Additional Information: Come out and support the Sigonella Elementary School PTA Book Fair. Reading for pleasure inside and outside of school has real and long-lasting benefits. It unlocks the power of information and imagination and helps children discover who they are. The PTA school book fair has a wonderful selection of engaging and affordable books for every reading level. All proceeds go directly to the Elementary school.

Sigonella Religious Ministries Department Worship Services 1800-1900

Tuesdays Protestant Women of the Chapel: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0900-1100 Daily Mass: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1130-1230 AWANA: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1645-1900 Youth for Christ (YFC) Youth Meeting: . . . . . . . . . . . 1200-1430 Wednesdays Protestant Men of the Chapel: .0600-0700 Daily Mass: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1130-1230 Catholic Ladies' Guild (3rd Wednesday): . . . . . . . . . . 1600-1800 Thursdays Daily Mass: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1130-1230

Phone Numbers: NAS I 095-56-3975, NAS II 095-86-9049, Chaplain Duty: 335-831-4493, RP Duty: 335-786-1950.

Facebook page: www.facebook.com/Naval Air Station Sigonella Chapel

Youth for Christ (YFC) Youth Meeting: . . . . . . . . . . . . 1200-1530 Choir Practice: . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1630-1800 The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA): . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1800-2030 Fridays Daily Mass: . . . . . . . . . . . 1130-1230 First Friday Mass and Holy Hour:. . . . . . . . . 1700-1830 Saturdays First Saturday Rosary and Mass: . . . . . . . . . . . . 1100-1200

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Wednesdays Knights of Columbus (1st Wednesdays): . . . . . . . . . . . 1700-1800 Protestant Women of the Chapel (PWOC): .

1800-2100

Liturgical Protestant Service NAS I Chapel - . . . . . . . . . 1800

Thursdays AA Meeting: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1800-1900

Sundays Catholic Mass: . . . . 0900-1000 Catholic Religious Education (DoDDS):. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1045-1200

Sundays Protestant Service and Fellowship: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1800-2000 Roman Catholic Mass NAS I Chapel - . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0900 Non-Liturgical Protestant Service NAS I Chapel - . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1100 Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints (Mormon) - NAS I Chapel - . . . . . . . 1300 Non-Liturgical Protestant Service NAS II Chapel - . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1800

Protestant Service: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1100-1200 Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1330-1600

Weekly Traffic Report: Oct. 30 - Nov. 6, 2017

As a reminder to everyone: There are no PTUs allowed at the Galley. Appropriate athletic gear is authorized at the discretion of the Galley staff. Please remember that for sanitation purposes and for the consideration of other customers, if you have been out for PT, been working out at the gym, or have just been engaged in any physical activity where you and or your clothing has become soiled or sweaty you will be asked to turn around.

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"MAD FOXES" continued from Page 2 missile defense capabilities. During Formidable Shield, the Arleigh Burke-class guidedmissile destroyer USS Donald Cook (DDG 75) successfully detected, tracked and intercepted a medium range ballistic missile target fired from the Hebrides Range off the western isles of Scotland.

As safety was paramount due to the inherent danger of firing a live missile, VP-5 sent three P-8 Poseidon aircraft and four combat air crews to Keflavik to provide range clearing for the exercise.

VP-5 was joined by the ‘Lancers’ of VP-10 who helped patrol the large exercise operating area near the Western Isles of Scotland.

“There was a sense of urgency to get the vessels’ attention and acknowledgement with the amount of resources awaiting the missile shot,” said Lt.j.g. Bryan Mullins, VP-5 cotactical coordinator. “Some of the merchant vessels were hard to get into contact with and the language barrier made communication difficult.”

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On Oct. 15, 2017, the long hours VP-5 and VP-10 spent clearing the operating range were crucial as the ballistic missile target was fired and the exercise culminated. The exercise was a resounding success as the missile was intercepted and destroyed by a Standard Missile-3 fired from Donald Cook.

“The crews performed flawlessly on station,” said Lt. Ryan Mills, officer in charge.

“Communication is always a challenge when working with several different NATO allies in a large-scale joint operation like Formidable Shield, but the ‘Mad Foxes’ were able to find, track, and relay the position of any surface traffic that could potentially be in harm’s way.

Their performance, along with the effort by our maintenance team to get the planes safely off deck, directly contributed to the success of Operation Formidable Shield.”

U.S. 6th Fleet, headquartered in Naples, Italy, conducts the full spectrum of joint and Naval operations, often in concert with allied, and interagency partners, in order to advance U.S. national interests and security and stability in Europe and Africa.

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"ITALIAN NEWS" cont’d from Page 6 - 'Best dessert in the world' The prize was awarded by Roberto Linguanotto, a pastry chef who worked in Treviso in the 1960s and 70s and is considered by Veneto as the man behind the original recipe.

"What gives the final touch to tiramisu is the coffee. It's expensive because each ladyfinger needs to be dunked in espresso, and you need lots of them: intense, good quality, flavored," he said.

Friuli scored an important victory in the battle over the birthplace of tiramisu in August, when the dessert was officially inserted into a list of the dishes recognized as traditional of the region.

Veneto officials was outraged, with governor Luca Zaia calling on the agriculture and food minister to overturn the decision, saying "no one can swindle us out of tiramisu... the best dessert in the world".

Friuli thumbed its nose back and poured salt on the wound when a company in Udine announced this week that it had produced a machine capable of churning out a tiramisu every 30 seconds.

Treviso mayor Giovanni Manildo sidestepped the debate on Sunday by dubbing his city "the moral capital of tiramisu".

It was a declaration that may have amused Italian food writers who claim the dessert was actually created as a stamina-boosting treat that prostitutes fed their clients in Treviso brothels in the 1950s.

There were no reports on the stamina or blood sugar levels of the juries -- composed of pastry chefs, food critics and members of the public -- who were still dipping spoons as the sun went down.

Italian families dealing with mass youth emigration Story by Corriere della Sera

Over 100,000 Italians left the country in 2015, half of them under 40, and a third of them are graduates.

We talk about the “brain drain”, but often the young people leaving Italy are simply graduates or students who prefer to try their luck and career chances on the global market. In 2015, the last year for which data from Italy’s statistics institute ISTAT are available, there were 23,000 of them, marking an increase of 15 percent over the previous year. And this is only a conservative estimate. One thing is certain: with respect to all the previous waves of emigration from the end of the 19th century onwards, this is the first in which young people are leaving with qualifications under their belt.

And they are leaving behind them an Italy of ageing families.

Thirty-one percent of Italian emigrants aged over 24 have a degree, against a national average of 14.8 percent. Moreover, this phe-

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nomenon is increasing just as the number of people moving within Italy is steadily falling.

“In previous waves of emigration, those who left were poorly educated and trained, people who were unable to find work in Italy. Now, the emigrants are the cream of our youth, and represent precious human capital,” explained Antonio Schizzerotto, a professor of sociology at Trento University, who worked on the book Generazioni Disuguali (‘Unequal generations’) for publisher Il Mulino. “We are witnessing an impoverishment of our country’s human resources, as we export doctors and engineers, and import home-helps. Unfortunately, the main reason is that there is no real demand for human capital, since Italy has historically focused on policies to boost employment rather than production.”

Young people are leaving in droves, with half the emigrants aged between 15 and 39.

They flee above all to other countries in Europe, with the UK (at least until Brexit) and Germany their two favourite destinations, followed by Switzerland and France. There are particularly high numbers of emigrants from Sicily, but also many from Lombardy, Veneto and Trentino. “We should however concede that movements within Europe cannot be considered emigration as such, but as a normal phenomenon; rather, we should ask ourselves why the Germans or French do not come to us,” said Francesco Billari, professor of Demography at Milan’s Bocconi University.

It is however true that for those who remain, “It is the first time, and that children without siblings are particularly likely to leave. In the past, families did not break up, either because they emigrated together or because one or two children stayed behind. This phenomenon will also pose challenges to the welfare system: the population will be on average older than predicted, and the elderly will be left to fend for themselves as a result of the phenomenon known as the ‘care drain’.” Of course, technology and transport make distance less of a problem within Europe, but there are moments when being close enough to provide support, also physically, is crucial: “And that’s not all: 150,000 Italians emigrating might not sound that many now, but if we project the figure over ten years, it’s a million and a half.”

In 2015, 102,000 Italians left the country and 30,000 came back, according to ISTAT figures recording those who registered as residents abroad) and so we may be justified in thinking that the real figure is actually much higher.

Five years earlier, in 2011, 82,000 emigrated, just over half the later figure. An estimate by research institute IDOS has set the number of expatriates in 2016 as high as 285,000. If this figure is confirmed, it means that emigration levels are similar to those recorded in the postwar period. But even if the trend reported by ISTAT for the recent years is confirmed, it is the equivalent in population loss of seeing Rimini wiped off the Italian map on an annual basis.

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Freshen Up with Tobacco Cessation

By Lt. Mark Knutson Health Promotion Coordinator

Fall in Sicily is a wonderful time of year.

The sun is bright, oranges are starting to come into season, and the air seems crisp, cool and fresh! What a great time to promote healthy living. November is tobacco cessation month for Health Promotion and Wellness. With perfect temperatures and days of sunshine, it’s a great time to start the season by making a fresh start and quit smoking.

Tobacco has an interesting history. In American society, it has gone through a roller coaster of attitudes and now has found a place of commonality as a hindrance in achieving maximum health and wellbeing. But that was not always the case. In the early age of exploration, Christopher Columbus set foot on island in the Bahamas and was greeted with dried tobacco leaves. Other encounters tell tales of Cubans smoking tobacco through tubes, inhaling the smoke through their noses until they fell unconscious.

At one time, in Europe, tobacco was thought to have medicinal properties healing the plague and epilepsy. Jean Nicot, the French explorer and ambassador discovered the plant which at the time was thought to cure migraine headaches. At the year of 1565, the plant became known as nicotaine.

Today, the formal botanical name is nicotiana tabacum After being introduced to aristocratic England, smoking became the rage, but not everyone was convinced it was good.

King James I of England wrote “A custom of loathsome to the eye, hateful to the nose, harmful to the brain, dangerous to the lungs and the black stinking fume thereof, nearest resembling the horrible Stygian smoke of the pit that is bottomless.”

King James I was right! According to the CDC smoking leads to disease and disability and harms nearly every organ of the body. It’s the leading cause of preventable death.

Smoking costs the United States billions of dollars each year. Many adult cigarette smokers want to quit smoking, and that’s where Health Promotion and Wellness can help. Along with your healthcare provider, we can be that support and help guide you on the path of smoke free living. Health Promotion and Wellness offers one on one smoking cessation classes and group classes. If that is not your style, we also have self-help resources that can get you started on your smoke free life. If you know of anyone interested in smoking cessation and would like to use our services please call our office at DSN 624-4710, or stop by Health Promotion and Wellness office located at Midtown, second floor next to the family work out room.

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