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Celebrating 74 Years of Seabee History By nicole ybarra NAS Sigonella Public Affairs
ACIREALE, Sicily – On March 5, the Seabees celebrated 74 years of “Can do” heritage at Villa Ingrid Rivevimenti in Acireale, Sicily. Guided by the motto, “We Build, We Fight,” Seabees have served in all major American conflicts, supported humanitarian efforts, and helped to build communities and nations around the globe. However, March 5th has not always been celebrated as its birthday. From their inception until 1954, the Seabee anniversary was observed on Dec. 28, in commemoration of the date on which Adm. Ben Moreell requested authority to recruit enlisted personnel to serve in a naval construction force. In the early 1950s, it was decided to move the anniversary since many of the Seabees were on holiday leave during the week between Christmas and New Year’s Day. Several historically significant dates in Seabee history were considered for the new birthdate. After deliberations, March 5 was determined to be the most appropriate day to celebrate the Seabee birthday as it had dual significance. Not only was March 5, 1942 the date that the Construction Battalions were given official permission to assume the name of Seabees, but it was also the anniversary date of the Civil Engineer Corps which had been established in 1867. During the event, Sailors paid tribute to POW/MIA and fallen comrades, honoring their sacrifice and vowing to never forget. Following dinner, in accordance with Seabee Ball tradition, the youngest Seabee, CECN Gerald Kirkman, and oldest, Cmdr. Deniz Piskin, were recognized and assisted in cutting the cake. This year’s event was the culmi-
In accordance with Seabee Ball tradition, the youngest Seabee, CECN Gerald Kirkman, and oldest, Cmdr. Deniz Piskin, were recognized and assisted in cutting the cake during 74th Seabee birthday held at Villa Ingrid Rivevimenti in Acireale, March 5. March 5, 1942 is the date that the Construction Battalions were given official permission to assume the name of Seabees, but it was also the anniversary date of the Civil Engineer Corps which had been established in 1867. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Ramon Go/Released)
nation of almost a year of planning and fundraising by the Sigonella Seabee Ball Association. “Last year was the first Seabee Ball I attended and this year I wanted to be more actively involved in the planning,” said UT2 Thomas Dawkins, part of the Sigonella Seabee Ball Committee. “Through food sales, the Seabee Haunted House and other fundraising events, we raised $20,000 for this event. All the hard work paid off and I’m proud to have contributed to this event,” said Dawkins.
“The Seabee Ball is a chance to build pride in our community. It is easy to get wrapped up in the business aspect of our rate and all that Public Works does from a business perspective. But when we deploy down range, we do some really good stuff,” said SW1 Jordan Waite, president of the Seabee Ball Association. Sigonella PWD highlights of the year included an 11.6% reduction in energy consumption in July 2015 compared to the previous year, garnering NAS Sigonella the title of
Winner of the Navy Region Europe, Africa, Southwest Asia's (EURAFSWA) "Energy Biggest Loser" competition. Additionally, the PWD SIG UEM Energy program achieved savings of $1 million in FY15 as a result of a significant reduction in the base’s average energy intensity. “The Seabee Ball is a chance to remember where we came from and to celebrate what the future holds,” said Waite.
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Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society Active Duty Fund Drive 2016 Schedule of Events:
March 12 - 18: Raffle sale - Commissary, Galley and Mini-mart 1100 - 1300 - All week 12 - Grocery Bagging - NAS 1 - 1100 - 1600 14 - Breakfast Burritos - NAS 2 Gate entrance 0630 - 0830 15 - Bingo Food Sales - NAS 1 Connections - 1800
NAS Sigonella fundraises for the Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society Active Duty Fund Drive 2016 with activities, sales and raffles. The Active Duty Fund Drive has two primary purposes: (1) To raise awareness of the programs and services available to active duty Sailors and Marines. (2)To raise funds to support the programs and services offered by the NMCRS. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Ramon Go/Released)
16 - Breakfast Burritos - NAS 2 Gate entrance 0630 - 0830 (Raffle Winners announced 0700) 17 - Bar Trivia - NAS 2 Jox Pub - 2000 - 2200 18 - Car Wash - NAS 1 - 1100- 1300
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concentrate on getting home to see his father. That’s only one example of how the NMCRS has helped our NASSIG family. The Active Duty Fund Drive (ADFD) is critical to the NMCRS mission, with 48% of its annual contributions coming from the ADFD alone. Some ways that you can help are by seeing your command ADFD representative and filling out a contribution form where you can make a one-time payment or monthly allotment. Even $5 dollars a month can make a difference! Another way to contribute is to support the fundraisers that the ADFD team has scheduled throughout the month of March. These events include: Weekly raffle drawings, bake sales and breakfast burrito sales, food sales at Midtown, Bingo on Tuesday evenings, Trivia Night at Jox Pub every Thursday night, and the NAS 1 Car Washes happening on the days of March 12 and 18. Also, the ever popular Radio-a-Thon on March 31, Pie in the Face on March 25 and 31 on NAS 2 and last but not least the Car Show at this year’s Spring Fest being held on April 2 at NAS 1. Please volunteer! This year’s ADFD team is working hard to make this a community wide ef-
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fort. Every command is involved and while your command ADFD representatives are doing great work, they are going to need your help to make this the most successful Active Duty Fund Drive yet! I thank you in advance for your generosity in supporting this year's NMCRS fund raising effort.
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 "Movie Theater":
During my recent visit to Midtown Theaters I saw the manager reach into the popcorn machine without any food service gloves. Anyone who has been to the food handler's course knows this is unacceptable. Also, how does MWR determine the movies it plays?
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Commodore Bryan Durkee After serving many years in our Navy, I’ve witnessed time and time again the Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society (NMCRS) quickly come to the aid of our Sailors and Marines, providing critical financial assistance in times when they need it most. Being stationed overseas further reinforces my conviction of what a vital resource NMCRS is to our Sigonella community. Overseas duty is often the most rewarding and enjoyable tour for Sailors and Marines, but serving so far away from home can also bring difficult and unforeseen challenges. When our Sailors and Marines are facing difficult times it is a comfort to see NMCRS step in to alleviate the financial concerns that accompany a crisis. While serving as Commander of Task Force 67, I’ve witnessed firsthand the extent to which NMCRS can support a Sailor in need. Only a few weeks after assuming command, one of our Second Class Petty Officers received a Red Cross message following the dramatic decline of his father’s health. Unable to pay for the high cost of getting a last minute round trip ticket from Catania to California, our Sailor was concerned he would not be able to say goodbye to his father before his death. The War Elephants of CTF-67 quickly rallied around PO2 and immediately took him to NMCRS to ask for help. Just a few short hours later PO2 was booking his flight home to see his father in California on an interest-free loan from NMCRS. They took away the financial stress that our Sailor was experiencing allowing him to
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Thank you for your helpful feedback and patronage of our MWR Midtown 2 Movie Theaters. As you pointed out, it is unacceptable for any employee to reach into the popcorn machine with a bare hand. I am sorry this happened and it is my strong expectation that this will not happen again! Our Fleet Readiness Director, Paul Lopez met with all theater personnel to remind them of our obligation to ALWAYS follow proper food handling procedures. Also, just so you know, our concessions equipment is cleaned daily and all food items are routinely inspected by Sigonella Safety, Preventive Medicine, Food Inspectors, and Base Command Evaluation Review (IG). Regarding your second point, movie schedules are determined based on when movies are available to us from Navy Motion Picture Services(NMPS). NMPS movies have a limited play date range and number of viewings. NMPS strives for overseas release dates of select titles (popular movies) to match U.S. commercial theater release dates. Navy bases stateside do NOT get this level of service. Generally speaking we receive most of the releases 'on time' and always at a fraction of the admission cost! For future theater related questions please contact Mr. Darryl Chandler at 624-4216 or darryl.
chandler@eu.navy.mil) or you may also contact our new MWR Recreation Director, Amy Jo Jenkins at 624-0502 or via email at amy.jenkins@eu.navy. mil. Thank you again for your valued feedback.
Comment regarding "Selling Items in the Workplace":
What is the government policy for selling products/services in the work place? As a military member and working within an organization that has US employees, NATO MILITARY, and Italians I see products, services, vendor products from AVON, BIMBI, wood working, craft items and even group lotteries. Does one have to register with the command or is this permitted? Sincerely, Jimmy Wright
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Mr. Wright, thank you for taking the time to ask! Products and services are not to be sold inside the U.S. federal places of work unless approved by the NASSIG Commanding Officer, and then most commonly for occasions of internal MWR fundraising. There are certain vendors that are granted permission through a contract to sell items within the federal workplace. The Joint Ethics Regulation, DOD 5500.07-R regulates the activities that occur within the federal workplace. Group lotteries are specifically PROHIBITED in the workplace, with very few, highly regulated exceptions (JER 2-302). To learn more or if you suspect any violations of the Joint Ethics Regulations, please contact Region Legal Service Office (RLSO) at 624-5258. For additional information, you can also consult the Joint Ethics Reg. 5-409. Thank you!
NAS SIGONELLA, Sicily – "The more that you read, the more things you will know. The more that you learn, the more places you’ll go." On March 2, students of Sigonella Elementary School celebrated Read Across America day in Knights Hall. Created by the National Educational Association, the day is a nation-wide reading celebration that takes place annually on March 2, Dr. Seuss’s birthday. Across the country, thousands of schools, libraries, and community centers participate by bringing together kids, teens, and books. At NAS Sigonella, the festivities began with the Reader’s Pledge which was led by Command Master Chief Mike Kaszubowski. I promise to read Each day and each night. I know it's the key To growing up right. I'll read to myself, I'll read to a crowd. It makes no difference If silent or loud. I'll read at my desk, At home and at school, On my bean bag or bed, By the fire or pool. Each book that I read Puts smarts in my head, 'Cause brains grow more thoughts The more they are fed. So I take this oath To make reading my way Of feeding my brain What it needs every day.
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Students of Sigonella Elementary School celebrated Read Across America day in Knights Hall, March 2 which is the annual nation-wide reading celebration for Dr. Seuss's birthday. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Ramon Go/Released)
By committing to the pledge, students vowed to read each day, at home and at school, and celebrated the day wearing pajamas and hats while reading books in class. “I like reading because books help you escape to another reality where anything can happen,” explained third grader, Katie Balbo. Read Across America coincides with the birthday of renown children’s author, Dr. Seuss, and to celebrate the students performed skits, sang songs and
read verses from popular books such as Green Eggs and Ham and others. Students from Mrs. SeeTai’s third grade class presented their own variations of their favorite Dr. Seuss books which they sang and recorded on the computer. Events such as these help to inspire a lifelong passion for reading in children such as Brady Harris, a third grader in Mrs. SeeTai’s class. “I like reading fiction because they inspire you to do something that happens in the book.”
Name: EM2 Paige Morgan Dept: Public Works Department Hometown: Colorado Springs, Colorado EM2 Morgan has been stationed at NAS Sigonella for a little over a year. She loves the culture here and the ability to easily travel to the rest of Europe. Her advice to newcomers is to be patient and open-minded. She loves relaxing at home overlooking the sea in Aci Trezza however her favorite place is San Vito lo Capo in Northwest Sicily where the water is crystal clear and the couscous alone is worth the trip.
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Navigating the Federal Employment System By Nicole Ybarra NAS Sigonella Public Affairs
NAS SIGONELLA, Sicily – The benefits of a government position are numerous: job stability, advancement opportunities, and for many spouses, the chance to further their career wherever their next duty station may be. However, navigating the federal employment system, whether US or Italian, can be daunting and complex, particularly for those coming from a private sector background. Such was the genesis for a comprehensive introduction to the hiring process for both US local dependent hires and Italian local national (LN) positions. On Feb. 24, Civilian Human Resources (CHR) held an overview of the hiring process at the NAS 1 base theater in English and Italian. The brief was the first of its kind and provided a forum for current and potential employees to gain insight into the roles and responsibilities of CHR and the hiring manager. Civilian Human Resources (CHR) staff pose for a photo, March 3. CHR held an overview of the hiring process at the NAS 1 base Likewise, it served to educate appli- theater in English and Italian, Feb. 24. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Ramon Go/Released) cants on the selection process, the "As a military spouse who has promotion process, and the require- attended the US session. “It was a als for management consideration ments to become a federal employee. great opportunity to educate every- based on the information provided gained a behind-the-scenes per“I think a lot of the frustrations are one on the hiring process, as well as in applications. “Many applicants spective working in the federal sysa result of misconceptions regarding the principles and practices which don’t realize how many qualified tem, it is understandable how many the hiring process,” said Katie Cook, guide the recruitment and selection candidates we have. We may receive spouses can be confused and often Human Resources Specialist. Con- process,” stated Terry Williams, CHR 150-200 applicants for a single posi- misinformed about the process here. trary to popular belief, selections are Director. “Many of the attendees tion. Of those, CHR might refer 80 Luckily there's a remedy for that and not made by CHR. Each selecting of- seemed surprised to hear that in Dec. applicants to the Department Head, it's as easy as stopping in to talk to ficial (i.e. supervisor) reviews refer- 2014, NASSIGINST 12330.4 was is- so you could be competing with 79 an expert. If nothing else, this brief ral certificates and determines which sued mandating the use of selection other qualified applicants,” explained was to remind the community that we are here to answer their questions candidate is best suitable for the po- boards and selection advisory panels Williams. The brief provided a chance to and provide guidance on how to gain for the hiring of all competitive civilsition based on their skill set. While CHR had hoped to fill every ian positions under the two NASSIG talk directly to a representative from employment. We hope they take us the CHR and get answers to com- up on the offer,” said Michelle Verba, seat in the theater, 78 people attend- UICS - 62995 and 46131.” Human Resources Assistant. CHR refers qualified individu- mon questions. ed the Italian session and 13 people
Need an appointment at the hospital? Call DSN 624-CARE (2273) or commercial: 095-56-2273, M - F: 7:30 a.m. - 4 p.m. For non-emergent medical questions that arise over the Weekend, Holidays, or after office hours, please call the Nurse Advice Line at 800-877-660 (local/Italy only) Need a medication refill or results from your Provider? Create an account with Relay Health using your PCM... www.relayhealth.com (click: register, patient, then add PCM)
NAVSUP FLC Sigonella Command Master Chief Tony Bernard addresses military and civilian personnel during an African American/Black History Month celebration onboard Naval Air Station Sigonella. (U.S. Navy photo by Shannon R. Haney/Released)
NAVSUP FLC Sigonella Celebrates African American/Black History Month By Shannon R. Haney Director, Office of Corporate Communications
NAS SIGONELLA, Sicily – Military and civilian personnel at Naval Supply Systems Command (NAVSUP) Fleet Logistics Center (FLC) Sigonella gathered together to celebrate African American/ Black History Month with a ceremony and potluck luncheon, Feb. 25. Personnel Specialist 3rd Class Debrielle Richardson, a member of NAVSUP FLC Sigonella's Heritage Committee, started the ceremony by delivering opening remarks. "African Americans are still reaching higher peaks and making monumental achievements. The importance of this month is to reflect, show homage, and recognize events that have occurred," said Richardson as she introduced the guest speaker, NAVSUP FLC Sigonella Command Master Chief (CMDCM) Tony Bernard. Bernard approached the podium and read an excerpt from the speech "I Claim the Rights of a Man," delivered in 1868 by Georgia Senator Henry McNeal Turner. He then expressed his appreciation for all African Americans that have paved the way. "When I try to define my character, I think about my great-great-grandfather. I think about the blood that runs through me and the hard times that he endured. He had to be a noble man with good strong morals, but most importantly, he had
to be a family man who worked hard on the job to provide for his wife and children," said Bernard. After Bernard's remarks, the lights dimmed and the command enjoyed a slide show presentation honoring African Americans and their accomplishments. Following the ceremony, personnel took time to reflect upon a tapestry entailing black history events, made by the heritage committee. They also enjoyed a potluck luncheon and engaged in conversation with fellow members of the command. NAVSUP FLC Sigonella, one of eight fleet logistics centers under NAVSUP Global Logistics Support (GLS), provides global logistics, business and support services to fleet, shore and industrial commands of the Navy, Coast Guard, U.S. Marine Corps, U.S. Air Force, U.S. Army and allied forces. Services include contracting, regional transportation, fuel, material management, household goods movement support, postal and consolidated mail, warehousing, global logistics and husbanding, hazardous material management, and integrated logistics support. NAVSUP GLS provides global logistics for a global Navy. The organization is made up of approximately 6,300 military and civilian logistics professionals operating from 105 locations worldwide providing an extensive array of integrated global logistics and contracting services to Navy, Marine Corps, joint operational units, and allied forces across all warfare enterprises.
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Women's History Month: U.S. Navy Women Trailblazers Blood Orange Festival Returns to Francofonte this Weekend
"From the Revolutionary War to current conflicts, women have played a crucial role in the security of our nation and the success of the U.S. Navy. Join us as we celebrate Women's History Month by profiling women leaders and pioneers across the Navy."
by Alberto Lunetta, NASSIG COMREL Director
From Defense Media Activity
German romantic poet Johann Wolfgang Goethe, who traveled extensively throughout Sicily and Italy in the 19th century, once wrote: “To have seen Italy without seeing Sicily is not to have seen Italy at all, for Sicily is the clue to everything...do you know the land where the lemon-trees grow, in darkened leaves the gold-oranges glow?” Sicily has been famous for its citrus groves for centuries. Today, several towns around the island still hold festivals including exhibits, food, art and music to celebrate the history and cultivation of oranges. A fun family event for all ages, the 7th edition of the “Manifestazione Agroalimentare dell'Arancia Rossa di Francofonte, le vie del Tarocco (Tarocco Blood Orange Festival) will kick off on March 11 in Francofonte, a picturesque town in the Siracusa Province. The festival will run for three days through March 13 and will be held at the town’s public gardens (Villa Idria) featuring exhibits, entertainment, arts & crafts and live music. The sagra will celebrate the Tarocco di Francofonte, a delicious variety of arance rosse (Blood Oranges) that has been successfully cultivated in this area since the 19th century. In the 1920s and 1950s, war veterans were given a parcel of land in which they could cultivate oranges. That brought about an increase in the Francofonte production of oranges. Today, this town boasts nearly 5,000 hectares of citrus groves. Blood Oranges are cultivated throughout the Mediterranean countries. Eastern Sicily boasts some among the most distinctive Blood Orange groves in the world, which also include the “Moro,” and “Sanguinello” varieties. The Tarocco Blood orange is a very flavorful citrus fruit with a sweet, deep red colored flesh. A very good source of vitamin A and C, minerals and fibers, Tarocco contains red pigments called anthocyanins which also give the oranges a berry-like taste and color that ranges from orange veined with ruby to vermilion to vivid crimson to almost black. Scientists say those pigments can reduce the risk of cancer, strengthen the circulatory system, cure ulcers and inhibit cholesterol synthesis providing protection against heart disease. This exciting three-day festival will feature arts and crafts and food booths selling blood oranges and orange desserts and delicacies. March 11, the festival opens at 5:30 p.m. at the town’s public gardens (Villa Idria). Later in the evening, at 8 p.m. food booths will feature an orange-based specialties tasting and a dance show. On March 12, food, arts and crafts booths open at 9:30 a.m. Later at 1 p.m. there will be an orange-based tasting which will also be held the next day at the same time. In the evening, there will be live music, kicking off at 9 p.m., featuring Radiofreccia and Nedin. The last day of the festival (March 13), during which the Francofonte community will celebrate San Giuseppe (Saint Joseph) will kick off at 9:30 a.m. About thirty minutes later, there will be a vintage car and motorcycle gathering along via Onorevole Sebastiano Franco. Visitors can enjoy a free-guided tour of the historic center on both March Feb. 12 and 13. For more information and detailed festival’s schedule, visit https://www.facebook.com/Comune-di-Francofonte258874707593021/?fref=ts
Italy Gets Tough with Reckless Drivers Story By Wanted in Rome The Italian senate passed a government vehicular-homicide bill on 2 March, setting harsh prison terms and penalties for drivers who kill people through reckless driving. 149 voted in favor, three against and 15 abstained from the bill, whose passage had been delayed in recent months as politicians debated the alleged severity of its terms. The measure, which has been languishing in the senate since 2014 now becomes law. However it was only passed when the Renzi government imposed a vote of confidence. This comes soon after the government also had to impose a vote of confidence on the civil unions.
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RADM Fran McKee, first female URL officer RADM McKee was born in Florence, Alabama, and graduated from the University of Alabama with a degree in chemistry. She received a master's degree in international affairs from George Washington University. She attended the Naval War College and served in a variety of stateside assignments, including instructor at Naval Schools Command, mobilization and classification officer at Naval Air Reserve Training Command and officer-in-charge of the Naval Women Officers School. RADM McKee joined the Navy in 1950 and was commanding officer of the Naval Security Group Command at Fort Meade when she was promoted to Rear Admiral. She was then transferred to Pensacola, Florida, to head management of all levels of military education programs, from NJROTC units in high schools to the Navy Postgraduate School.
CAPT Roberta Hazard, first woman to command a training command
Roberta Hazard graduated from the National War College in 1978. She was assigned to the Office of the Chief of Naval Operations, Military and Training Division, and was responsible for developing policy and career opportunities for female officers and enlisted personnel. Roberta Hazard became commanding officer of the Naval Technical Center at Treasure Island in San Francisco in 1980. Her major command tour was as Commanding Officer of the Naval Training Station, San Diego. She was selected for flag rank in December 1984 and served as Commander of the Navy's largest training facility, the Naval Training Center, Great Lakes, Illinois, from 1985 to 1986. Rear Admiral Hazard became the Director for Manpower and Personnel, Organization of the Joint Chiefs of Staff in 1987. She was selected for promotion to Rear Admiral Upper Half in May, 1988.
Make sure to mark on your calendar the annual Blood Orange Festival, a family-fun event that will return this weekend (March 11 thru 13) in the historic center of Francofonte featuring arts and crafts, live music and orange-based specialties. (Photo by Town of Francofonte Press Office)
LCDR Kathryn Sullivan, USNR, first female Navy astronaut Dr. Kathryn Sullivan was one of the first six women selected to join the NASA astronaut corps in 1978 and holds the distinction of being the first American woman to walk in space. She flew on three shuttle missions during her 15-year tenure, including the mission that deployed the Hubble Space Telescope. Dr. Sullivan has also served on the National Science Board (20042010) and as an oceanographer in the U.S. Navy Reserve (1988-2006). She holds a bachelor's degree in earth sciences from the University of California at Santa Cruz and a doctorate in geology from Dalhousie University in Canada. Dr. Kathryn Sullivan was confirmed by the Senate as the Under Secretary of Commerce for Oceans and Atmosphere and NOAA Administrator on March 6, 2014, having served as Acting NOAA Administrator since February 28, 2013.
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All Hands News Bulletin: Youth Sports now taking registrations for baseball: Youth Sports is NOW taking registrations for Baseball season! If you have a child interested in playing, now is your chance! For ages 3-4: Start Smart This is a FREE program that teaches young children baseball fundamentals and must include parent involvement. For Ages 5-18: Register at SAC - 0900-1200 and 1300-1700, M-F, Cost is $50.00 per child Baseball season runs through 18 Apr - 11 Jun. For more info please email eric.barge@eu.navy.mil or visit http://www. sigmwr.com/event.php?id=3850
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SP 208 Restriction: A reminder that SP 208 is designated by Italian Authority as a road for local residents and customers of business on the road and through traffic is not authorized. Security is coordinating with local Law Enforcement offices for enforcement of the through-traveler. Additional reminder that driving as a sponsored member of the installation is a privilege, not a right. That privilege can be revoked. Let's do the right thing and stay safe Sigonella. - Driving on SP-208 is not authorized by host nation laws, and the Commander's guidance on travel in the triangle does NOT include SP-208. - If anyone is caught driving on SP208, you are violating a direct order of the Base Commander. - If an accident occurs on SP-208, insurance companies will not pay for any damages caused or suffered. - Utilizing this road is not what right looks like! Drive safe; for your safety and the safety of our community.
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 • Wednesday - 7 p.m. Bible Study at NAS 2 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 - 7 p.m. at NAS 2 Chapel • AA Family Group - Tuesday - 7 p.m. at NAS 2 Chapel • Tuesday - Italian Class - 7 p.m. at NAS 1 Chapel Classroom • Tuesday - Awana Club - 4:45 p.m at NAS 1 Chapel
Weekly Traffic Reports: March 1 - 7, 2016
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Breakfast: $3.45 Mon - Fri: 6:30 - 8:30 a.m. Weekend / Holiday: 7-9 a.m.
Friday, March 11 Breakfast: Eggs to Order, Creamed Beef w/ Toast, Grilled Sausage Patties, O'Brien Potatoes, Blueberry Pancakes Lunch: Lemon Baked Fish, Beef Stroganoff, Steamed Rice, Rosemary Potato Wedges Speed Line: Fresh Assorted Pizza, Chili Dog Bar Dinner: Salisbury Steak, Creole Fish Fillets, Italian Roasted Potatoes
Sunday, March 13 Breakfast: Eggs to Order, Grilled Minute Steak, Sausage Gravy w/ Biscuit, Hashed Brown Patties, Waffles Brunch: Eggs to Order, Grilled Minute Steak, Sausage Gravy w/ Biscuit, Hashed Brown Patties, Waffles, Spaghetti w/ Meat Balls Dinner: Beef Sukiyaki, Italian Sausage w/ Peppers & Onions, Steamed Rice, Scalloped Potatoes
Saturday, March 12 Breakfast: Eggs to Order, Corned Beef Hash, Breakfast Ham Steak, Home Fried Potatoes, French Toast Sticks Brunch: Eggs to Order, Corned Beef Hash, Breakfast Ham Steak, Home Fried Potatoes French Toast Sticks, BBQ Pulled Pork Sandwich Dinner: Chicken Parmesan, Pizza Casserole, Mashed Potatoes, Steamed Rice
Monday, March 14 Breakfast: Eggs to Order, Minced Beef w/ Toast, Grilled Sausage Patties, O'brien Potatoes, Pancakes Lunch: Beef Stew, BBQ Chicken, Seasoned Egg, Noodles, Franconia Potatoes Speed Line: Fresh Assorted Pizza, Chili Dog Bar Dinner: BBQ Ribs, Herbed Baked Chicken, Baked Potato Halves, Southwestern Rice
Lunch: $5.55 Mon - Fri: 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. Weekend / Holiday: 11 a.m. -1 p.m.
Tuesday, March 15 Breakfast: Eggs to Order, Creamed Beef w/ Toast Bacon, Home Fried Potatoes, French Toast Lunch: Roast Pork, Chicken Fried Steak, Garlic Roasted Potato Wedges, Steamed Rice Speed Line: Beef Tacos, Chicken Fajitas, Beef & Bean Burritos, Nacho Bar Dinner: Baked Fish w/ Cherry Tomato, Lasagna, Scalloped Potatoes, Spring Garden Rice Wednesday, March 16 Breakfast: Eggs to Order, Grilled Minute Steak, Sausage Gravy w/ Biscuit, Hashed Brown Patties, Blueberry Pancakes Lunch: Turkey Pot Pie, Grilled Salmon, Streamed Rice, Parsley Buttered Potatoes Speed Line: Deluxe Hamburger, Deluxe Cheeseburger, Chili Dog bar Dinner: Beef & Broccoli, Chicken w/ Orange Sauce, Rice, Roasted Pepper Potatoes
Dinner: $4.85 Mon - Fri: 4:30 - 6 p.m. Weekend / Holiday: 4:30 -6 p.m.
Thursday, March 17 Breakfast: Eggs to Order, Corned Beef Hash, Bacon, Italian Roasted Potatoes, French Toast Sticks Lunch: Meat Loaf, Tempura Fish, Noodles Jefferson, Mashed Potatoes Speed Line: Pasta Bar, Nacho Bar Dinner: Roast Turkey, Chipper Fish, Steamed Rice, Garlic Roasted Potato Wedges Friday, March 18 Breakfast: Eggs to Order, Creamed Beef w/ Toast, Grilled Sausage Patties, O'brien Potatoes, Waffles Lunch: Braised Beef Cubes, Savory Baked Chicken, Dirty Rice, Potatoes Au Gratin Speed Line: Italian Sausage w/ Peppers & Onions, Chili Dog Bar Dinner: Sauerbraten, Honey Glazed Chicken Breast, Oven Glo Potatoes, Steamed Rice
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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Roman Catholic Holy Thursday Mass (March 24 @ 1800 NAS 1 Chapel) Vigil in the Blessed Sacrament Chapel (March 24 @ 1930 NAS 1 Chapel) Good Friday Veneration of the Cross (March 25 @ 1800 NAS 1 Chapel) Easter Vigil (March 26 @ 1800 NAS 1 Chapel) Easter Sunday Mass (March 27 @ 0900 NAS 1 Chapel) Protestant Maundy Thursday Service (March 24@ 1100 US Naval Hospital Sigonella Chapel) Sunrise Service (March 27 @ 0630 Marinai Picnic Area near Community Center) Easter Service (March 27 @ 1100 NAS 1 Chapel) Easter Service (March 27 @ 1800 NAS 2 Chapel) Latter Day Saints Easter Worship Service (March 27 @ 1330 NAS 1 Chapel) Easter Cantata Easter Concert (March 27 @ 1030 NAS 1 Chapel) For more information on worship services, contact the Religious Ministries Department at 624-3975.
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GAMEZONE Geometry
Find and circle all of the Geometry words that are hidden in the grid. The remaining letters spell a secret message.
ACUTE APOTHEM AREA BASE BISECT CHORD CIRCLE CIRCUMFERENCE CONE CONGRUENT COORDINATES CYLINDER DIAMETER EQUATION EQUIANGULAR EQUILATERAL FACE
FORMULA HEIGHT HYPOTENUSE INTERSECT ISOSCELES LEGS MIDPOINT OBTUSE PARALLELOGRAM PERIMETER PERPENDICULAR POLYGON POLYHEDRON PYRAMID PYTHAGORAS QUADRILATERAL RADIUS
RHOMBUS SCALENE SECANT SEGMENT SIDE SLANT SLOPE SOLIDS SPHERE SQUARE THEOREM TRANSVERSAL TRAPEZOID TRIANGLE VERTEX VOLUME
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"RECKLESS DRIVING" continued from Page 6 The new law sets jail sentences of between two and seven years for drivers who kill one person by violating the rules of the road, and up to 18 years if there are multiple victims. Drunk drivers convicted of causing a road death now face up to 12 years in jail. Drivers who leave the scene of the crime will have their sentence increased by between one and two thirds. These hit and run drivers also face being jailed for a minimum of five years if they kill their victim, and three years in the case of serious injury. Drivers violating the rules of the road can also have their licenses confiscated for between five and 30 years. Welcoming the arrival of the law, Italian premier Matteo Renzi described it as “tough” but finally a reality. About 3,000 are killed a year on the roads each year in Italy. In 2014 there were about 1,000 hit and run incidents killing 119 people. The old and the young are most at risk and most of them are pedestrians.
Italy recognizes civil unions in controversial compromise over gay marriage Story by The Star ROME—Italy’s Senate recently voted to grant legal recognition to civil unions, as the last holdout in Western Europe took a compromise step to give some rights to gay couples after a bitter, years-long debate. Premier Matteo Renzi described the passage of the bill as “historic.” But gay and lesbian groups denounced the watered-down legislation as a betrayal because Renzi’s Democratic Party sacrificed a provision to allow gay adoption in order to ensure passage. The legislation, which must still pass the lower Chamber of Deputies, is nevertheless significant for an overwhelmingly Roman Catholic country where the Vatican holds sway in politics and society, although Pope Francis remained conspicuously silent as debate raged in recent months. The bill passed 173-71, well over the threshold necessary. After being stalled in parliament for years, the legislation was spurred on after the European Court of Human Rights condemned Italy last year for discriminating against gays. Ruling in favor of three homosexual couples, the court found that Italy had failed to provide gays with even the most basic rights owed to couples in stable relationships, including inheritance rights, and recommended civil union recognition.
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The law grants same-sex couples many of the same rights as married couples: the possibility of having the same last name, inheritance rights, hospital visitation rights and decision-making rights about medical care But it stops far short of authorizing gay marriage, which was passed last year in predominantly Catholic Ireland and was legalized as well across the United States. Last-minute changes removed references to the obligation of “faithfulness” in the relationship lest it be construed as equivalent to marriage, which the Catholic Church insists is a lifelong union between a man and woman. More painful for the LGBT community was Renzi’s decision earlier in the week to scrap the provision allowing gays to adopt the biological children of their partners. It was sacrificed to ensure support within Renzi’s own Democratic Party and other necessary supporters, and even then Renzi put the bill up to a confidence vote — a common tactic in Italian politics to ensure that the majority closes ranks. “We are outraged, angry, disappointed,” said Marilena Grassadonia, president of Rainbow Families, the Italian association of homosexual parents. “We can’t believe that in 2016 . . . in a country like Italy which is so proud to be part of this Europe, that it’s possible to make a law on civil unions without considering children who should be protected as Italian citizens . . .” she told The Associated Press. Defenders of the bill insisted that the legislation preserved the right of Italian judges to grant adoptions to gay partners on a case-by-case basis, as has been the practice to date. “Thanks to this text, the magistrates can still interpret the law on adoptions in the interest of the child to have a stable and continual relationship” with the non-biological partner, said Anna Finocchiaro, the head of the Democrats in the Senate. Given the risk that the whole law on civil unions might have failed had the so-called stepchild adoption provision remained, “this was a wise choice,” she said. The center-right claimed a victory for having whittled down the original text. “We prevented an anthropological revolution against nature,” exulted Angelino Alfano, the interior minister and head of the New Center-Right party. Avvenire, the newspaper of the Italian bishops’ conference, lamented in an editorial Thursday that Renzi had forced senators to choose between their consciences and the government in imposing the confidence vote. “It would have been better to not so heavily condition the freedom of conscience of the senators who will vote (with a few announced exceptions) not because of their intimate conviction of the quality of the law but out of loyalty or not to a political judgment of Renzi’s executive,” Avvenire said.
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Safety Spotlight Drinking and Driving - A Threat to Everyone Every day, almost 30 people in the United States die in motor vehicle crashes that involve an alcohol-impaired driver. This amounts to one death every 51 minutes. Driving drunk is NEVER OK. Most importantly, choose NOT to drink and drive. Help others do the same. Take a few minutes to make a plan to sure you and others avoid driving impaired. • Designate a non-drinking driver before any party or celebration begins. Remind others to do the same. • Don’t drink and drive. Get a ride home or call a taxi. (ARRIVE ALIVE) • Take the keys. Don’t let someone else drink and drive. • If you’re hosting a party where alcohol will be served, remind your guests to plan ahead and designate their sober driver; offer alcohol-free beverages; and make sure all guests leave with a sober driver. • Buckle up every time. It’s your best defense against a drunk driver. Signed, Safety Sam
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Spring Forward March 27: Check Your Smoke Detector Battery By Steven Deida NAS Sigonella Fire Prevention Office
In Italy, the fourth weekend in March (the second weekend in the US) marks the start of Daylight Saving Time. If you haven’t done so this is a great time to check the battery in your smoke detector. Naval Station Sigonella Fire Department is reminding homeowners and residents to regularly test their smoke and carbon monoxide detectors. Follow these simple steps. 1. Alert all members of your household that you are testing the alarm first. This is a good opportunity to practice your home fire drill. 2. Have someone go to a part of the house that is as far from the smoke detector as possible when conducting a function test, to determine whether the alarm can be clearly heard at that distance. Remember, it has to be loud enough to awaken the deepest sleeper in the household. 3. Press the tab on the smoke detector labeled “Test or Push” for a few seconds. 4. The smoke detector should produce a loud beeping constant sound. Even if it beeps when you push the button, have the batteries changed and clean the detector to remove any dust that may be blocking the openings, then repeat the test procedure. 5. If during your test you hear a chirp-
ing noise the battery needs to be replaced. Call Marinai Housing for residents living in Marinai Housing. For all others contact your building Facility Manager. 6. Test every smoke detector in your home every month. If you are not willing to do that, do it at least a few times a year. Always test your smoke detector after battery changes to ensure that the device is working. These simple steps could save the lives of you and your loved ones.
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