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Celebrating diversity in the Navy: One Sailor's journey By Nicole Ybarra NAS Sigonella Public Affairs
NAS SIGONELLA, Sicily – For Personnel Support Specialist 2nd Class Aston Asamoah, some of his fondest childhood memories are the barefoot games of soccer he played with his friends in his home country of Ghana. Born and raised in the West African country, Asamoah dreamed of becoming a teacher and obtained his teaching certificate. But limited career opportunities prompted him to look beyond his hometown and when he won the lottery, quite literally, he left behind his family and former life to pursue his goals in California. Upon arriving in the U.S. Asamoah was struck by how cold it was, even in California. Adjusting to the new culture was more difficult than he had first imagined, particularly because of the language barrier. Asamoah spoke English fluently but because his primary education had been in British English, he struggled to be understood because of his slang and accent. “People tend to think you can’t speak English because you have an accent,” said Asamoah. He recalled applying for a job at KFC and looked forward to working at the cash register because he enjoyed interacting with people. Instead he was sent to the kitchen in the back because the manager thought that his accent would be too difficult to understand. Specialist 2nd Class Aston Asamoah answers questions during a camera interview with American Forces Network Asamoah knew that he wanted to do bigger Personnel (AFN) for an African American History Month spot. In February the Navy honors Black History Month as a time to reflect on things and considered joining the Navy after see- the diversity of the Navy and to celebrate the achievements and contributions of African Americans. (Photo courtesy by AFN) ing a TV commercial. The day he enlisted in the Navy was a very proud moment for him. “People to celebrate the achievements and contributions tant to expose people to new cultures. Ignorance respond to you differently when of African Americans. “I think still exists, but not just because people are bad. you wear the uniform. Ameri"I think it’s important that it’s important that we celebrate They just haven’t had the opportunities to meet cans are very patriotic and diversity in the Navy so that we people outside of their town. Even back home, in we celebrate diversity in the can learn from each other, be- my village some of the villagers don’t know the proud people,” Asamoah stated. Asamoah was proud to be a part come more aware of how peo- difference between Mexican and Caucasian. In Navy so that we can learn of that patriotism and looked ple from different cultures re- their eyes, all white people look the same.” forward to the opportunity to from each other, become more spond to situations differently. Asamoah hopes that he can retire with the aware of how people from share his unique perspective In my culture, I would never Navy and enjoys his work at PSD. But as a backup and background in support of different cultures respond to call somebody a fool, even in a plan, he is open to returning home to continue the Navy mission. joking manner. It is important his teaching career. “I miss home every day – the situations differently." In February the Navy honto be aware of differences such people, the food, even the dust. But I’m grateful ors Black History Month as a as these so we can live harmo- for the opportunities the Navy has given me, and I time to reflect on the diversity of the Navy and niously together,” said Asamoah. “It is also impor- am proud of the unique views I have contributed."
Sigonella, Carabinieri conduct joint training with MWDs By MA2 Larissa Steinmacher NASSIG MWD Handler
From left to right: Salvatore Cusumano, Ivo Di Franco, Master-at-Arms 2nd Class Dustin Tyler, Master-at-Arms 2nd Class Molly Frazier and Master-at-Arms 2nd Class Larissa Steinmacher stand next to their military working dog for a photo, Jan. 22. The purpose of the joint training is to strengthen bonds between the U.S. Navy and its host country. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Ramon Go/Released)
NAS SIGONELLA, Sicily – Naval Air Station Sigonella K9 joins forces with local Carabinieri to conduct Military Working Dog (MWD) training techniques and to strengthen the bonds between the U.S. Navy and its host country. These training events are important because they not only show our local counterparts how our MWDs perform their duties, but prove how effective and reliable our furry partners are when put to the test. Training with working dogs is not an easy task since there are multiple ways to work as a dog team. By integrating with Carabinieri, we are allowing a broader scale of knowledge to be passed around and applied. NASSIG K9 and Carabinieri may use different training aids, verbal commands, and other methods in their training, so it is crucial we learn how each unit operates in order to work together effectively. Aside from K9s being utilized to search for numerous types of contraband, they also work in police patrols alongside their handlers. This means dogs are trained to operate in some duties as other patrolmen such as aiding in the arrest or apprehension of a suspect or acting as a cover for their handlers when encountering possible threats. In Sicily, NAS Sigonella MWD teams are fortunate to be able to interact with some of the most renowned dog trainers in the world. The Carabinieri have been a vital asset to NASSIG K9’s performance and success. Since this is still a fairly young relationship, our United States Navy dog handlers will continue to train side by side with Carabinieri to strengthen bonds for future generations of dog handlers.
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"ICE" continued from Page 2 proud of all aspects of our 7-Day store and to have received your note! Thanks again :-)
Command Master Chief Mike Kaszubowski Saluti Sigonella, One of the benefits of living in Europe is travel. I just came back from a week-long ski trip to Germany and it was a blast. If you haven’t been to Germany you should try and go and experience some of the culture and food that Germany has to offer. If you are a skier like me, it’s some of the best skiing that I have ever done. Skiing at just shy of 10,000 feet on a mountain called Zugspitze was truly breathtaking. From the top you can see five different countries. It was great to spend a little time away from Sigonella and enjoy another country! This weekend is Valentine’s Day so here is a little history of where it came from. Valentine's Day, also known as Saint Valentine's Day or the Feast of Saint Valentine, is a celebration observed on Feb. 14 each year. It is celebrated in many countries around the world, although it is not a public holiday in most of them. St. Valentine's Day began as a liturgical celebration of one or more early Christian saints named Valentinus. Several martyrdom stories were invented for the various Valentines that belonged to Feb. 14, and added to later martyrologies. A popular hagiographical account of Saint Valentine of Rome states that he was imprisoned for performing weddings for soldiers who were forbidden to marry and for ministering to Christians, who were persecuted under the Roman Empire. According to legend, during his imprisonment, he healed the daughter of his jailer, Asterius. An embellishment to this story states that before his execution
he wrote her a letter signed "Your Valentine" as a farewell. Saint Valentine's Day is an official feast day in the Anglican Communion, as well as in the Lutheran Church. The Eastern Orthodox Church also celebrates Saint Valentine's Day, albeit on July 6 and July 30, the former date in honor of the Roman presbyter Saint Valentine, and the latter date in honor of Hieromartyr Valentine, the Bishop of Interamna (modern Terni). The day was first associated with romantic love in the circle of Geoffrey Chaucer in the High Middle Ages, when the tradition of courtly love flourished. In 18th-century England, it evolved into an occasion in which lovers expressed their love for each other by presenting flowers, offering confectionery, and sending greeting cards (known as "valentines"). In Europe, Saint Valentine's Keys are given to lovers "as a romantic symbol and an invitation to unlock the giver’s heart," as well as to children, in order to ward off epilepsy (called Saint Valentine's Malady). Valentine's Day symbols that are used today include the heart-shaped outline, doves, and the figure of the winged Cupid. Since the 19th century, handwritten valentines have given way to mass-produced greeting cards. Also, Military Saves Week 2016 is fast approaching! Every year, military installations and organizations around the world join forces to motivate, support, and encourage service members and military families to save money, reduce debt, and build wealth through a week of financial focus and education. Since 2007, more than 200,000 Savers have ac-
Comment regarding "Clearing Out Carports":
I recently received a notice from Housing stating Marinai residents are no longer allowed to have power tools, wood, or workbenches in our carports, or anything attached to the house. They gave us one week to comply, which I simply could not do. Soon after, I received a violation notice and I now have 72 hours to comply. Again, I simply cannot move this equipment because I don't have a place for it other than the carport. Now this issue is being worked up our chain of command. The notice stated that the items in our carport are unsafe in the event of an emergency and that access to emergency personnel could be compromised. I disagree. There is nothing in the way of our door or water heater closet. Can you please shed some light on this subject?
Response:
cepted the challenge of Military Saves Week. What is that challenge? The Military Saves Pledge. The Pledge is a commitment to exercise good financial habits, improve financial readiness, and encourage other Americans to do the same. I hope everyone takes some time to read the pledge and if you haven’t already started saving for the future then now is as good as time as any. As always Sigonella, Lead yourself exceptionally well, Create opportunities for others to succeed and Have a positive attitude. See you around the base
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 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. * If you submit a "BZ" about a specific person or department, PLEASE PROVIDE YOUR NAME in order to ensure comment authenticity and therefore publically recognize employees or organizations. ** The Commanding Officer will ensure a response to all signed comments/suggestions and the vast majority of anonymous ones but reserves the right to disregard those comments/ suggestions disinterested in the spirit of the program! There are two ways to submit; go to: 1) Interactive Customer Evaluation (ICE) home page on a One-Net computer at: http://ice.disa.mil, All Sigonella services are found under the Navy Europe Listing in the scroll-down menu. – or – 2) NAS Sigonella's website www.cnic.navy.mil/Sigonella, go to the "About" drop down menu and click on "CO Suggestion Box".
Interactive Customer Evaluation Comment regarding "Marinai Home Cooks":
Recently it was announced it is against regulations for items purchased at the Commissary, NEX, or shipped through MPS (Military Postal Service) to be used for resale or to run home businesses. The situation came to the forefront when the Commissary had the meat shortage and a known home cook was seen purchasing way more than any one family needs to subsist. Many of us truly value what the home cooks bring to life in Sigonella. Would it be possible to get some clarification on what seems to be a hot button topic? Sincerely, Samantha Wudel
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Mrs. Wudel and the many other concerned Sig' Citizens who wrote me on this topic, thank you for voicing your concerns and allowing me the opportunity to clarify the issue of home businesses. I completely support the value home businesses bring to the community at large, including the hardworking entrepreneurs. I also am very well informed on our diplomatic and legal status as visitors in Italy, as well as DoD policies regarding Commissary, NEX and military postal privileges. Bottom line, there is a lot at play here and home businesses need to be informed. I’m looking forward to sitting down with the Marinai Home Cooks, home business owners and any concerned citizens on Thursday, Feb. 11 from 9:30 - 10:30 am in the CO's Conference Room, Bldg. 618 on NAS 2, to have a frank, comprehensive discussion about these topics. In the meantime I’d like to remind everyone, hoarding anything – meats, dry goods, water, whatever – IS WRONG. Please don't be 'that man' or 'that woman.' When you hoard, in addition to hurting those around you, you
portray yourself to the entire community as a very selfish person. Once this reputation is established, it is tough to shake...And karma will eventually reward you in a very special way...
Comment regarding "BZ for 7-day":
I wanted to thank a recent NAS 2 7-Day closing shift for their great customer service. I walked into the foyer at closing time (or maybe a minute or two after) and the gentleman working was at the inner door and apologized to me that they were already closed, which I expected, but was hoping otherwise. However, the woman working the register told me to come in. I made a quick dash to get a few things to help sustain me on my mid-watch. During checkout, I apologized for keeping them longer to which they responded a few extra minutes does not make a difference. It sure made a difference to me! Their generosity and great customer service provided me not only with my purchases, but also a fuller heart! Please pass along my thanks to this team! Sincerely, Larry Wilson
Response:
Dear Mr. Wilson, I appreciate you taking the time to share your experience, which is a perfect example of “CO Customer Service.” In addition to their dedication to customer service, over the past many months the 7-Day store has been reformatted to better serve our on-base customers, many of whom are deployed or unaccompanied, without reliable transportation and in need of more food options and daily living provisions. Bottom line, I’m quite
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Dear Marinai residents, thank you for your comments. I apologize for the clumsiness of our attempts to improve safety standards throughout Marinai. This effort was executed poorly. There is an updated Marinai handbook which is due to be released VERY SOON which will be distributed to each resident promptly. The new NASSIGINST 11101.4J (Housing Handbook Pages 9,21,22,23) requires residents to maintain an obstructionfree carport area to prevent fire and safety hazards and maintain an aesthetically-pleasing area. The intent of the recent notices is not to curtail anyone’s hobbies or home business; rather Housing requests tools and materials be properly stowed for safety reasons to include protecting the many children in Marinai. We understand storage is limited so Housing is working with Pizzarotti to remedy this, but this will take time. In the meantime, Mr. Faulk, Housing Director, and Mr. Sammarco, Marinai Facility
Director, will be at the Marinai Housing Office Thursdays from 1 to 3 p.m. to answer concerns. If you are unable to come into the office, you can contact them directly at 624-4072 or John.sammarco@eu.navy.mil or peter.faulk@ eu.navy.mil. You can also reach them at their work cell numbers: 335-7790453 (Mr. Sammarco) and 335-8306514 (Mr. Faulk). Again, thank you for your comment.
Comment regarding "BZ for Security":
Today as I entered NAS 2, with coffee cup in hand, I was happily welcomed aboard by one of our Security folks. Nothing special, just their usual professional attitude (I do not have the Sailor's name). However, they noticed my coffee cup, and in jest said "Is that for me?" Of course I responded NO! So, that prompted me to send this long overdue email! I would like to extend my heartfelt gratitude to your Security Team on Naval Air Station Sigonella. Every day I pass through one of our many gates in the Triangle area, and I am greeted with a smile, the greeting of the day, and a smart salute once authorized to pass. Even when inconvenienced by a vehicle inspection, I receive the "CO service" you expect. Their professional attitudes and friendly conversation often cheer me up when I am having one of "those days," because I am running behind schedule. During these times of uncertainty, and the bad guys lurking in the shadows, these men and women stand the watch while most of us enjoy a good night of sleep, a three or four day weekend, or working a traditional 9-5 job to protect us. My family and I are grateful for their service. I hope other SIG Citizens take a moment to reflect on the sacrifices they make to keep us safe. Sincerely, LCDR Morrison
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LCDR Morrison, your words stand on their own. Thank you for taking the time to share your gratitude.
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More than 25 children each year die in pedestrian accidents involving school buses. In fact, three times as many children are killed in school bus accidents while getting on or off the bus than while riding it. Pedestrians account for more than 40 percent of school bus-related fatalities. Many of these injuries occur when children are boarding or exiting the school bus, due to the driver’s “blind spot,” which extends approximately 10 feet around the bus. In addition, studies have shown that in a single day, hundreds of thousands of cars pass
stopped school buses illegally. “As children go back to school it’s important that everyone – including school children and drivers – know school bus safety rules,” says Lisa Schwing, RN, trauma program manager at Dayton Children’s. Tips to be a safe driver 1. Reduce distractions in your car so you can concentrate on the road and pedestrians 2. Remember to be especially careful in school zones and other areas where children are being picked up and dropped off for school
3. Do not pass a school bus with its lights flashing "Back to School Safety." http:// www.childrensdayton.org/cms/sucess_ stories/4cc47fdfde27ef5c/index.html. Back to School Safety, n.d. Web. 9 Feb. 2016. Keep your eyes and ears open while driving, especially during school hours out in town or on base. Never pass a bus much less a school bus if it is loading or unloading passengers!!!!!! Remember as pedestrians are getting on the bus they are likely to go across the street and MAY NOT SEE YOU. Be a good Sig Citizen and be part of the solution and not the problem. Signed, Safety Sam
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Elementary students’ energy keeps Marines engaged during NERF battle
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By Staff Sgt. Bryan A. Peterson SPMAGTF-CR-Africa Public Affairs
NAS SIGONELLA, Sicily - Keep calm and “NERF” on. It was anything but the former for more than 20 Marines as they tirelessly battled it out against more than 100 energetic children at the NAS 1 gym during the “NERF battle,” Feb. 8. Outfitted in full combat gear, the Marines were preparing for a full frontal assault before the battle began, thinking their training and experience were advantageous for victory – they were wrong. Staring each other down from both ends of the gym, once the whistle blew, both aggressors bolted forward to covering positions with strays of impenetrable NERF bullets flying over each other’s heads. Before the Marines could assemble and execute their plan, the children, aged between five and 13, surprised the Marines with flanking attacks from both sides of their positions, instantly taking out more than half of the Marines. “They tired us out from the get go,” said Sgt. Aaron Mossor, a motor transportation operator with Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Crisis Response-Africa. “They were quick and didn’t show any signs of slowing down. They got us good, today.” For the third time since SPMAGTF-CR-AF’s presence at NAS Sigonella, Marines and Sailors with the unit participated in what is becoming a popular engagement with the NASSIG community. The Marines and Sailors with SPMAGT-CRAF are deployed to NAS Sigonella where they stage and prepare for theater security cooperation missions and, should one occur, crisis response operations in Africa. This specific iteration is manned by Marines and Sailors from Combat Logistics Battalion 6 and 1st Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, both permanently based out of Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C. Dating back to November 2014, the base held the first-ever event, drawing parents and their children to form a new relationship and understanding with the Marines.
Salvatore Cusumano, left, and Enko search for drugs during a joint training with NAS Sigonella security and local Carabinieri. The purpose of the joint training is to strengthen bonds between the U.S. Navy and its host country. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Ramon Go/Released) NAS Sigonella children defended their turf against Marines with Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Crisis Response-Africa (SPMAGFT-CR-Africa) during a NERF battle held at NAS 1 Gym, Feb. 8 with more than 100 children vs 20 Marines. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Ramon Go/Released)
Eric Barge, the youth sports director for NAS Sigonella's MWR, came up with the idea at U.S. Fleet Activities Yokosuka, Japan, in 2014, where American children faced off against Marines with Fleet Anti-terrorism Security Team Yokosuka in similar fashion. Commanding Officer Capt. Christopher Dennis also attended the event and duked it out alongside the Marines. “The Marines in Yokosuka, much like here, were a part of the community and we thought [the NERF battle] was a great way to bring everyone together to get to know each other,” said Barge. “Today was exciting to see them battle it out. The smiles on the kids’ and Marines’ faces said it all.” Lance Cpl. Heather Ruano, a landing support specialist with SPMAGTF-CR-AF, said the NERF battle was different than the normal, everyday
routine and was a great way to “share the smiles and laughter with the kids.” “Once we started integrating the teams a bit, the battle intensified,” said the visibly exhausted Ruano. “I wish we could do more of these because it shows the community who we are while having fun doing it.” Barge agreed. He said the interaction is something the children love to do and MWR has plans for future events. “It’s not an everyday occurrence when a kid can put on the Marines’ combat gear and ‘go to battle’ so to say,” said Barge. “This is something that the kids will talk about for a long time and never forget.” While the first NERF Battle drew a sizable crowd in 2014, according to Barge, “Today’s battle was the biggest by far and we can’t wait to do the next one.” Master-at-Arms 1st Class Shelby Smith, right, simulates to be an attacker during a joint training with NAS Sigonella security Dogs are trained to operate in some duties as other patrolmen such as aiding in the arrest or apprehension of a suspect or acting as a cover for their handlers when encountering possible threats. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Ramon Go/Released)
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President Obama to award the Medal of Honor Smokers in Italy hit with new fines to protect children Story by Associated Press
(ROME) — Smokers in Italy are now facing fines of up to 500 euros ($600) if they light up in a car with a child or pregnant woman — or if they toss a cigarette butt on the street — after new health and environmental laws went into effect Tuesday. The smoking prohibitions extend bans on smoking in offices, restaurants, cinemas and other public places to the more private sphere of a car. They also specifically target pediatric hospitals and other medical facilities catering to pregnant women and newborns in a bid to cut the estimated 70,000-83,000 deaths a year the government attributes to tobacco smoke. The measures are contained in a new law conforming to EU regulations aimed at dissuading young people from taking up the habit. They impose hefty fines on shopkeepers who sell to minors and cigarette producers who market to them, and include new requirements for warnings on cigarette packages. The separate law against tossing cigarette butts is part of an anti-litter regulation that also punishes spitting out gum or tossing shopping receipts on the street. Piergiorgio Benvenuti, president of EcoItalia Solidale, said about 11 million cigarettes are smoked every day in Rome, half of them squished on the street, where they often get trapped between cobblestones. “This has an enormous environmental impact,” he said, noting that it takes between five to 12 years for a cigarette to break down. “Aside from how it looks is how much it costs Rome to clean this up.” Roberta Pacifici, director of the smoking, drug and alcohol department of the Superior Institute of Health, said she expected the new measures would lead to a new drop in smoking rates across Italy, as occurred when the first bans were introduced. The smoking bans in cars will “have a great educational value” for young people, she said.
'Operation Mamma Mia' uncovers multi-million pound fraud in Italy's olive oil sector Story by www.telegraph.co.uk
Cheaper oil from Spain and Greece is passed off as Italian extra virgin olive oil by producers in Puglia, Umbria and Campania. An undercover operation codenamed “Mamma Mia” has revealed a multi-million pound olive oil scam in which Spanish and Greek oil was passed off as Italian extra virgin. Italian investigators discovered that producers in the regions of Umbria, Calabria and Puglia were putting false labels on bottles, claiming the oil was Italian when in fact it was cheaper oil from Spain and Greece. Last Wednesday they impounded 2,000 tonnes of oil worth 13 million euros, or £10 million, in what police described as a “vast and proven system of fraud in the olive oil sector.” While there was nothing wrong with the ‘foreign’ oil, producers were committing an offence by falsely claiming that it was from Italy. Italian oil tends to have a greater cachet than oil from other countries and commands higher prices, both in Italy and abroad. Eight producers are being investigated on charges of fraud and false accounting. David Granieri, the president of Unaprol, a consortium of oil producers, called for tighter controls to be introduced on the importing of oil into Italy. “In that way we would be able to better protect consumers and honest oil producers from these sorts of criminal actions,” he said. In November, seven of Italy’s best-known olive oil companies were investigated for allegedly passing off inferior quality oil as extra virgin. Extra virgin oil costs on average a third more than ordinary oil, netting the firms millions of pounds in extra profit. Puglia produces the largest quantity of olive oil of any region but its production has been hit hard in recent years by a bacterium, transmitted by insects, which kills off the trees. The Xylella fastidiosa bacterium is believed to have infected up to a million olive trees in Puglia, some of them centuries old, and threatens to spread to the rest of Italy and around the Mediterranean. Experts say the only way to stop the advance of the disease is to cut down infected trees and spray the ground with insecticide. The bacterium is spread by a species of frog hopper bug.
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Tough anti-smoking laws came into effect last week in Italy imposing large fines for several offenses and making it illegal to smoke in a car carrying children or pregnant women. (Reuters/photo by Corriere della Sera)
From Naval Special Warfare Command Public Affairs
WASHINGTON (NNS) -- On February 29, 2016, President Barack Obama will present the Medal of Honor to Senior Chief Special Warfare Operator Edward Byers. Byers will receive the Medal of Honor for his courageous actions while serving as part of a team that rescued an American civilian being held hostage in Afghanistan on December 8-9, 2012. He will be the eleventh living service member to be awarded the Medal of Honor for actions in Afghanistan. He and his family will join the President at the White House to commemorate his example of selfless service. "The strength of the Naval Special Warfare community is in its exceptional people. Senior Chief Ed Byers' actions on the battlefield reflect the highest ideals of our profession: bravery, selfless dedication to duty, and above all, the highest level of commitment to protect the lives of others and the freedom for which our nation stands," said Rear Admiral Brian Losey, Commander Naval Special Warfare. "We are humbled by Senior Chief Byers' incredible example of service, and are proud to call him Teammate." PERSONAL BACKGROUND: Senior Chief Byers was born in Toledo, Ohio, August 4, 1979. He graduated from Otesgo High School in Tontogany, Ohio in June 1997. Senior Chief Byers currently holds a National Paramedics License, and will graduate from Norwich University with a Bachelor of Science in Strategic Studies and Defense Analysis in early 2016.
Senior Chief Byers entered the Navy in September 1998, attending boot camp and Hospital Corpsman School at Great Lakes, Illinois. He served at Great Lakes Naval Hospital, and then with 2nd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina. In 2002, he attended the Basic Underwater Demolition/ SEAL course, graduating from Class 242, and completed the Special Operations Combat Medic course in 2003. Senior Chief Byers has been assigned to various east coast SEAL teams, and completed eight overseas deployments with seven combat tours. Senior Chief Byers' awards and decorations include five awards of the Bronze Star Medal with Combat V device, two awards of the Purple Heart, the Joint Service Commendation Medal with Valor device, the Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal with Combat V device, two additional awards of the Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal, two awards of the Combat Action Ribbon, three Presidential Unit Citations, two Joint Meritorious Unit Awards, two Navy Unit Commendations, and five Good Conduct Medals. THE MEDAL OF HONOR: The Medal of Honor is awarded to members of the Armed Forces who distinguish themselves conspicuously by gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of their own lives above and beyond the call of duty while: * engaged in an action against an enemy of the United States; * engaged in military operations involving con-
flict with an opposing foreign force; or * serving with friendly foreign forces engaged in an armed conflict against an opposing armed force in which the United States is not a belligerent party. There must be no margin of doubt or possibility of error in awarding this honor. To justify this decoration, the deed performed must have been one of personal bravery and self-sacrifice so conspicuous as to clearly distinguish the individual above his or her comrades, and must have involved risk of life. It must also be the type of deed which if not done would not subject the individual to any justified criticism.
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Revel in the magic of Venice Carnival! By bleecker Marquez
As most of you likely know, this past Tuesday was Shrove Tuesday (often called Fat Tuesday), which marks the end of Carnival and the beginning of Lent on the next day, Ash Wednesday. The Venice Carnival is arguably the most internationally known, and it is said that Carnival actually originated in Venice in the 11th century, when the festival lasted for over two months. Now, Venice Carnival lasts just over two weeks, with a grand opening including a water parade and feast on the first weekend. During the second weekend, the traditional “Festa delle Marie” begins, as well as the Flight of the Angel, when the Angel of Carnival (a beauty pageant winner) “flies” on a zipwire down from the Bell Tower in St. Mark’s Square. A costume contest, performances by an historic dance group, and another spectacular flight from the Bell Tower, the Flight of the Eagle, can be seen in St. Mark’s Square
during the third and final weekend. Culminating on Shrove Tuesday, the festival ends with the crowning of the Maria of the Carnival, and the “Svolo del Leon,” when the lion of San Marco, the symbol of the city painted on a large canvas, flies over the audience and up to the Bell Tower. My husband and I were fortunate enough to go to Venice for Carnival last year, for the weekend just before Shrove Tuesday. The atmosphere in the city was incredible, with people everywhere dressed in the most extravagant costumes I have ever seen. Many were 18th and 19th century Venetian costumes, but with absolutely no rules, at times we felt like we were in the midst of an enormous Halloween party. Masks are practically a must, and can be found at thousands of shops and stands throughout the city, with a vast price range between 5 and 300 euros. The crowds in St. Mark’s Square can get a bit thick at times, as that is where many of the most extravagantly costumed revelers and their many admirers tend to be.
However, many of the smaller streets and squares remained refreshingly tranquil throughout the weekend. For an amazing view of the city, and absolutely no crowds or lines, skip St. Mark’s Bell Tower and take a short ferry ride to San Giorgio Maggiore. Take the elevator to the top of the bell tower for a small fee, and enjoy the best views of Venice. Also, a gondola ride is a quintessential Venetian experience, and well worth it in my opinion. But if you want the canals to yourself (and possibly even a singing gondolier), avoid mid-day when they are clogged with boats, and pay a little more for a nighttime ride. There are countless masquerade balls to attend, if you wish. The tickets range from 125 to 800 euro per person, and the necessary costumes will cost about the same. As just one evening at a ball would have at least doubled the cost of our trip, we opted to skip it, and we have no regrets. Watching all of the partygoers on their way to and
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from the various balls was plenty for us, and it was free! A visit to Venice is not complete without a trip to the surrounding islands. Murano is known for gorgeous hand blown glass in any shape, size, and color imaginable, and you can even watch the masters at work if you’re lucky. Burano is famous for its colorful houses and delicate lacework. My favorite is the peaceful and tranquil Torcello, where you can climb to the top of the cathedral bell tower for stunning views of the Venice lagoon. Getting to Venice from Catania is cheap and easy, with multiple flights a day. I recommend flying into Marco Polo (VCE) over Treviso (TSF), even if it costs a little more. The bus to and from Treviso to Venice was a hassle, whereas the ferry to Marco Polo is much easier and faster. Don’t even think about renting a car – Venice is a walking city, with a great ferry system for longer distances. It is obviously too late to enjoy the Carnival festivities this year, but keep in mind that our Presidents’ Day holiday falls on the same weekend as the highly anticipated Flight of the Angel in 2017 – I know I am seriously considering a return trip next year!
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All Hands News Bulletin: VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: Youth Sports is looking for dedicated volunteers to help coach during the upcoming MWR Youth Basketball season for ages 5-18. If you are interested in coaching by yourself or with a group of friends, please contact Youth Sports at eric.barge@eu.navy.mil or 624-1750. The season runs from the first week of February and ends the last weekend in March. Civilian Hiring Process Overview: BLUF: CHR will be presenting an overview of the appropriated fund
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(APF) hiring process for LN and US civilian positions on 24 February. Any individual interested in learning more about the civilian hiring process including job qualification requirements, how job applications are referred, and selections are made is invited to attend the applicable LN or US session. **LN SESSION**: 24 February = Base Theater @ NAS I from 1000-1200 **US SESSION**: 24 February = Base Theater @ NAS 1 from 1300-1500 Participation is on a first come, first serve basis. Registration is not required.
Sigonella Religious Ministries Department Worship Services 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
ROMAN CATHOLIC • Sunday - 9 a.m. Catholic Mass at NAS 1 Chapel • Tuesday - Friday - 11:30 a.m. at NAS 1 or NAS 2 Chapel PROTESTANT WORSHIP SERVICE • Sunday - 11 a.m. Traditional Worship at NAS 1 Chapel; 6 p.m. Non-Denominational Sunday at NAS 2 Chapel PROTESTANT MEN OF THE CHAPEL • Wednesdays 6 a.m. @ NAS 1 Fellowship Hall PROTESTANT WOMEN OF THE CHAPEL • Tuesdays - 9 a.m. at NAS 1 Fellowship Hall; Thursdays 5 p.m. @ NAS 1 Fellowship Hall LATTER-DAY SAINTS • Sunday - 1:30 p.m. at NAS 1 Chapel Contact: sigonellalds@gmail.com or 624-9049
CLUB BEYOND • Middle School Club & Small Group - Tuesday - 2:45 - 4:45 p.m. at NAS 1 Chapel • High School Club and Small Group - Wednesdays - 6 - 8 p.m. at Marinai Home Catholic Religious Education • September - June - 10:30 a.m. at DoDDS Knights of Columbus • First Wednesday of the month - 5 p.m. at NAS 2 Chapel NIGHT STUDY • AA Meetings - Monday - 5:30 p.m., 2nd Floor at NAS 1 Chapel; Thursday - 6 p.m. at NAS 2 Chapel • AA Family Group - Tuesday - 7 p.m. at NAS 2 Chapel • Tuesday - Awana Club - 4:45 p.m at NAS 1 Chapel
Weekly Traffic Reports: Feb. 1 - 8, 2016
Ristorante Bella Etna Friday, Feb. 12 Breakfast: Eggs to Order, Grilled Bacon, Corned Beef Hash, O’Brien Potatoes Lunch: BBQ Spareribs, Baked Fish, Honey Glazed Chicken, Red Beans w/ Rice, Macaroni & Cheese. Speed Line: Fresh Assorted Pizza Dinner: Chili Macaroni, Baked Fish w/ Cherry Tomatoes, Steamed Rice
Breakfast: $3.45 Mon - Fri: 6:30 - 8:30 a.m. Weekend / Holiday: 7-9 a.m.
Lunch: $5.55 Mon - Fri: 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. Weekend / Holiday: 11 a.m. -1 p.m.
Sunday, Feb. 14 Breakfast: Eggs to Order, Grilled Minute Steak, Oven Fried Bacon, Home Fried Potatoes Brunch: Eggs to Order, Grilled Minute Steak, Oven Fried Bacon, Sauerbraten, Home Fried Potatoes Dinner: Pepper Steak, OnionLemon Baked Fish, Steamed Rice
Tuesday, Feb. 16 Breakfast: Eggs to Order, Corned Beef Hash, Oven Fried Bacon, Home Fried Potatoes Lunch: Fish Tacos, Beef Tacos, Burritos, Refried Beans, Mexican Rice Speed Line: BBQ Pulled Pork Sandwich Dinner: Baked Italian Sausage, Meatloaf, Mashed Potatoes
Monday, Feb. 15 (HOLIDAY) Breakfast: Eggs to Order, Minced Beef, Grilled Sausage Patties, O’Brien Potatoes Brunch: Eggs to Order, Minced Beef, Grilled Sausage Patties, Beef Stew, O’Brien Potatoes Dinner: Roast Pork, Chicken Alfredo w/ Penne Pasta, Steamed Rice
Wednesday, Feb. 17 Breakfast: Eggs to Order, Creamed Beef w/ Toast, Oven Fried Bacon, Hash Browns Lunch: Roast Beef, Oven Fried Catfish, Egg Noodles, Steamed Rice Speed Line: Grilled Hamburgers Dinner: Fried Chicken, Pasta al Forno, Steamed Rice
Dinner: $4.85 Mon - Fri: 4:30 - 6 p.m. Weekend / Holiday: 4:30 -6 p.m.
Thursday, Feb. 18 Breakfast: Eggs to Order, Sausage Gravy w/ Biscuit, Grilled Minute Steak, Home Fried Potatoes Lunch: Baked Ziti, Grilled Pork Chops, Lyonnaise Rice, Oven Browned Potatoes Speed Line: Pasta Bar Dinner: Veal Steaks, Chicken Alfredo w/ Penne Pasta, Steamed Rice
Friday, Feb. 19 Saturday, Feb. 13 Breakfast: Eggs to Order, Oven Breakfast: Eggs to Order, Fried Bacon, Corned Beef Hash, Creamed Beef w/ Toast, Grilled O’Brien Potatoes Ham Steak, Hash Browns Lunch: Chicken a la King, Brunch: Eggs to Order, Cajun Baked Catfish, Simmered Creamed Beef w/ Toast, Grilled Corn Beef, Egg Noodles, Ham Steak, Corn Dogs, Grilled Steamed Rice Cheese, Italian Roasted Potatoes Speed Line: Fresh Assorted Dinner: Pork Chops w/ Pizza Mushroom gravy, Savory Baked Dinner: Salisbury Steak, Herbed Chicken, Mashed Potatoes Baked Fish, Mashed Potatoes 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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By James Lander Military Saves Director
Military Saves Week (Feb. 22 – 27, 2016), part of the DoD Financial Readiness Campaign, is a chance for service members and their families to assess their own saving status and take financial action. Studies show that having a savings plan with specific goals can have beneficial financial effects, regardless of income level. The Military Saves Week theme ‘Start Small. Think Big.’ encourages individuals to do just that. This Military Saves Week, join the more than 180,000 people who have pledged to save by taking the Military Saves Pledge. Already taken the pledge? Military Saves encourages you to recommit to your savings goal and re-pledge today. When savers take the Military Saves pledge they can receive: • Free subscription to the monthly Military Saves e-Newsletter • Free myFICO credit score for service members and their spouses courtesy of FINRA Investor Education Foundation • Quarterly e-newsletters from America Saves Here locally in Sigonella, the campaign officially kicked off on Feb. 9 at 12:00 p.m. at the NAS 2 Galley. NASSIG Commanding Officer Captain C.J. Dennis signed the Military Saves Proclamation during a campaign launch event. Community members were invited to attend and officially take the Military Saves Pledge, a commitment to a specific savings goal for the next year. Volunteers from the Command Financial Specialist network were on hand to offer savings ideas and in partnership with DoD Community Bank, Navy Federal Credit Union and Fleet & Family Support Center staff offered additional financial education resources and opportunities to get a FREE FICO Credit Score Report. Get excited about the prospect of saving more money in 2016! Come visit FFSC or check our course calendar and Military Saves special events calendar on our Facebook page / ffscsigonella. While you are there, share your Savings Success Story at #sigsavings2016 and post a picture that highlights your savings goal. Have questions? andrea.carobene. it@eu.navy.mil or call the FFSC office at 624-4291.
NAS Sigonella Commanding Officer Capt. Christopher Dennis signs the Military Saves Week proclamation, Feb. 9. Military Saves Week is a chance for service members and their families to assess their own saving status and take financial action. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Ramon Go/Released)
NAS Sigonella command triad and Fleet and Family Support Center staff stand for a photo during the Military Saves Week proclamation signing, Feb. 9. Military Saves Week is a chance for service members and their families to assess their own saving status and take financial action. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Ramon Go/Released)
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One in four mozzarella cheeses made from foreign milk products, Italy says Story by www.telegraph.co.uk
National farmers' organization sounds the alarm after more than three tons of foreign curds are seized in Puglia. It is one of Italy’s signature food products but a quarter of the mozzarella sold in the nation’s supermarkets and delicatessens is produced from foreignmade, industrially produced curds. The alarm was raised by Coldiretti, a national food producers’ organisation, after 3.5 tonnes of curds from Ireland and Germany were seized from a manufacturer in the southern region of Puglia. Police confiscated the product after finding that it was being kept in unhygienic conditions and bore no indication of where it had come from. “With an increase in these types of scams and frauds, there is no time to lose to save the ‘Made in Italy’ brand,” said Roberto Moncalvo, the president of Coldiretti. He said that all milk and milk products should be marked clearly with their origin “to guarantee transparency of information and to safeguard the health of consumers”. Curds are obtained by coagulating milk, either by adding rennet, a complex of enzymes produced in animals’ stomachs, or an edible acidic liquid such as vinegar or lemon juice. Mozzarella producers in Italy have been caught up in numerous scandals in the past few years. Factories have been shut down and owners arrested after it was found that they were using cheaper cow’s milk instead of buffalo milk to make the creamy cheese. In 2010 the Italian authorities had to issue a Europe-wide alert about possible contamination after balls of the cheese turned a startling blue. The oddly-coloured mozzarella was nicknamed by the Italian media “Smurf cheese”. Police seized 70,000 mozzarella balls from supermarkets after consumers from around the country said that as soon as they slit open the plastic packets encasing the cheese, it changed colour. In 2008 police investigated reports that some cheese was being made with milk contaminated by the carcinogenic chemical compound dioxin. It was thought the chemical originated from tainted feedstock supplied by the Camorra, which is heavily involved in the illegal burning of waste around Naples.
Rome restaurant draws backlash after banning under fives due to ‘lack of manners Story by www.telegraph.co.uk
(ROME) The friendly atmosphere, delicious food and simplicity of Italian eateries have made them popular with British families on holiday for years, but now one fish restaurant in Rome has warned that children under five are no longer welcome on the premises. La Fraschetta del Pesce, situated close to Rome’s historical centre in the capital’s eastern Pigneto district, is a popular family-run restaurant serving fresh fish caught by the owner’s son. But for the first time, the restaurant has decided that the restaurant will be off limits to young children, describing them as “little uncontrollable terrors”. "Due to some unpleasant incidents caused by a lack of manners, children under 5 are not allowed in this restaurant,” reads a sign in the window of the establishment. One frustrated customer, who was turned away from the restaurant in November with his two-month-old baby, said the management was “out of its mind”. “We were left speechless, without words,” the man, who gave his name as Felix, wrote on Tripadvisor. “It is unbelievable and not even legal." In reply to the one-star review, Marco Magliozzi, the owner, wrote that the problem lay with the customer, who was apparently “not able to understand what was written on the door of the entrance”. The decision has provoked criticism on Facebook, where angry Romans have posted pictures of the sign. Attempting to justify his decision Mr Magliozzi listed a string of complaints against the young customers that have visited his restaurant. “They run slalom among the tables, “ he told La Repubblica. “They throw olive oil on the floor, they upturn the water, they send the salt seller flying across the room, they try to dismantle the furniture, they shout, they cry and above all, they hate fish.” On Tuesday afternoon two policemen visited the restaurant to ask the management to explain the sign on the door. Under Italian law, no-one can be denied access to an eatery without good reason. However, not everyone was so critical of the ban on children. Giuseppe S, writing on Tripadvisor, said the "initiative not to accept children, with the mess, whining and everything that goes with it, is splendid”.
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Red Cross seeks volunteers
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February is teen dating violence awareness month
From Sigonella Red Cross
From Fleet and Family Support Center
NAS SIGONELLA, Sicily - The Sigonella Red Cross is looking for motivated individuals who would like to be our Station Volunteer Partner. The Station Volunteer Partner (SVP) is a senior volunteer leadership position who advises and assists the program leads for the Health and Safety, Disaster, and Clinic Programs. The SVP serves as the partner to the Station Manager by leading internal staff meetings, driving program initiatives, and assisting with budget and station strategic planning. If you are interested, please submit a resume with your qualifications. For more information, contact us at DSN 624-4900, COMM 095-86-4900 or Sigonella@redcross.org.
NAS SIGONELLA, Sicily ¬– It’s so easy to stand outside an abusive relationship and offer simplistic advice like, “If you’d just do this and this, then your problems would be over!” Relationships are a complicated web of needs, perceptions and personalities. Don’t fall into a judgmental mode. Instead prepare yourself to really help a teen in an abusive relationship by getting into a correct mindset of empathy, patience, and understanding. Try to adhere to the following helping guidelines: How to help someone you think might be in an abusive relationship: • Listen, believe, and validate! Tell them you care and want them to be safe. • Do not blame. (For example, don’t ask, “What did you do or say to provoke your partner to such violence?” or “Why don’t you just break up with your partner?”) Victims are not responsible for someone else’s choices or violence and do not need more shame. • Try not be critical of the abusive partner. Instead make a firm statement that violence under any circumstance is unacceptable. • Do not assume that the victim wants to leave the relationship or that you know what is best for them. • Do not force the teens to not see each other. It may be very difficult for the victim to leave the relationship for many reasons, (i.e., they don’t know how to be consistently assertive, they don’t feel like they deserve any better, they may not recognize that abuse is wrong, the emotional bonds of love or dependency are strong with the abuser, they feel excessive hope or fear or they feel trapped). • Don’t pressure teens to make quick decisions. • Become a comfort zone for the teen. Assure the victim that their conversation to you will not be revealed to the abuser. • Assist the teen in getting legal help if necessary or with other sources of protection, (i.e., protective order, restraining order, changing current phone number, etc.). • Offer to go with the abused victim for help (either medical assistance, counseling, or to tell family). • Contact FFSC Family Advocacy Representative at DSN: 624-4291 for ideas on how to best offer support . • Call Security if you witness an assault. How to help someone you think might be abusing their partner: • Safety first! Call Security if you witness an assault. In many cases the abuser will then be required to get counseling. • Do not talk to both teen partners together. The victim will feel inhibited as to what they can say and such a discussion may provoke a dangerous situation. • Tell them that violent behavior is not okay and offer to talk with the abuser about an alternative to violence—(i.e., support groups, counseling, taking a time out to go on a walk, talking with a trusted adult about the problem.) • Take a stand! Don’t reinforce abusive behavior. Treat your friends and partners with respect. Talk to your kids about dating violence • Let them know that violence in relationships is wrong and that they must
seek help if ever in a situation where teen dating violence occurs. Help them set personal limits and boundaries of respect. • Develop an open relationship with your children. Encourage them to talk about their feelings (especially that it’s okay for boys to cry and express honest emotion beyond anger.) • Be realistic about the stresses in their life: don’t whitewash the past, be positive about the future • Model non-violent conflict—(open communication, how to disagree and compromise, expression of feelings, respect for other’s space, not abusing power, and setting boundaries in own life.) The Family Advocacy Program helps individuals, couples, families and teens develop healthy relationship skills and address common relationship and parenting challenges during every stage of life. Learn more about healthy relationships by contacting the Fleet and Family Support Center at DSN: 624-4291, Commercial: 095 56 4291.
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