October: DV awareness month
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A year of memories
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Spotlight on Naval Munitions Command By mc3 Amber Porter VP-9 Public Affairs
NAS SIGONELLA, Sicily - Rain billows down heavily on the deck of USS Mt. Whitney (LCC-20), Sept. 30 and spills over onto the already soaked platform while Naval Munitions Command (NMC) Sailors load the vessel with ordnance. Seemingly unaffected, the command continues their operation, each dedicated to loading the ammunition and preparing the ship for deployment. NMC is responsible for operating and maintaining explosive ordnance facilities in Sigonella, Italy and providing fleet ordnance support to U.S. Naval Forces Europe, AFRICOM, and other U.S. Fleet Forces commands and DOD conventional ammunitions requirements. “The command receives requests on a continual basis to assist squadrons and Marines on Naval Air Station (NAS) Sigonella. We head to Augusta Bay every two or three months to assist ships that pull into port,” said Chief Aviation Ordnanceman John Clark. “Our purpose here is to supply the needed ammunition,” said Chief Aviation Ordnanceman Chad Thomas. “The USS Mt. Whitney cannot pull into some ports unless it has the right amount of ordnance and it has to be combat ready if it needs to defend itself against the enemy.” Training, safety, and planning are emphasized by the command to accomplish its mission. “Safety is our number one priority,” said Thomas. “Everything we work with goes ‘kaboom’ and the equipment we work with can also cause potential danger to personnel. We train continuously to prepare our Sailors.” Throughout the Augusta Bay evolution, NMC Sailors demonstrated that training, working together to transport pallets stacked with ordnance from the truck to the crane and finally to the ship in a safe and coordinated manner. “Teamwork is the most essential part of an operation like this,” said Thomas. “Everybody has a job, each job is in place to check the other, so when the final product leaves, we know it is 100% accurate and accounted for. We have a lot of checks and balances to account for human error.” All Sailors are trained and qualified in every ordnance family group. Sailors hold themselves responsible for completion of the mission in a safe and thorough manner, during all weather conditions except for thunder and lightening. “We have worked in some pretty terrible weather before,” said Aviation Ordnanceman Airman Sarapheena Presson. “If it starts to thunder though, we halt operations. That has happened before, it’s for the safety of ourselves and the ordnance we handle.”
Sailors assigned to Naval Munitions Command (NMC) conduct ammunition onload aboard the U.S. 6th Fleet command and control ship USS Mount Whitney (LCC 20) in Augusta Bay, Sept. 30. Mount Whitney, is conducting naval operations in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of responsibility in support of U.S. national security interest in Europe. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Amber Porter/Released)
Navy announces rollout and wear dates for upcoming uniform changes By Chief of Naval Personnel Public Affairs Office
Washington (NNS) -- The Chief of Naval Personnel released NAVADMIN 236/15 Oct. 9, which announces several key uniform changes. The Navy has been working to meet Secretary of the Navy Ray Mabus' plans to redesign several uniform elements for Sailors that improve uniformity across the force as well as improve the function and fit of their uniforms. Several wear-tests have been conducted and the Navy has incorporated Sailors' feedback into the final uniform and cover designs announced Friday.
NAVADMIN 236/15 provides detailed information on the upcoming uniform changes and rollout plans, including: * Unisex covers - Effective immediately, the Alternative Combination Cover (ACC) and current male combination cover for officers and CPOs can now be worn by both men and women in service dress uniforms. - The ACC is now available in Navy Exchange (NEX) Uniform Stores and
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The risk for abuse is greatest when victims are separated from supportive networks. Throughout the month and continuing through the year personnel are encouraged to educate themselves on what domestic violence is and what everyone can do to stop it. The CNIC Family Advocacy Program website explains that domestic abuse can be defined as a pattern of behavior in any relationship that is used to gain or maintain power and control over an intimate partner. Domestic abuse can affect anyone regardless of age, race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, educational level or socioeconomic background. Furthermore, domestic abuse can happen to couples in any stage of a relationship from dating to married. It can include physical abuse, emotional abuse - such as threats, isolation, extreme jealousy and humiliation - and sexual abuse. Children are also at risk of domestic abuse; child abuse is the physical or sexual abuse, emotional maltreatment or neglect of an unmarried person under 18 years old. There are many resources on base for anyone that may need them. Please call the FFSC if anyone has any questions and the staff there will be more than happy to help. I hope everyone enjoyed the recent four-day
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Command Master Chief Mike Kaszubowski Saluti Sigonella Recently, we celebrated the Navy’s birthday at the Sheraton and what a great event. I was amazed by the number in attendance from the base. The videos sent in by the commands were a hit – a big thank you to everyone who sent one in. It’s already been a busy and exciting month thus far with several high profile distinguished visitors coming through and it’s only going to get busier! Keep on doing great things, Sigonella! With that being said, I would like to recognize the following NASSIG Sailors for their AWESOME achievement. We recently had the Sailor of the Year boards and it was one of the hardest boards that I have personally sat. The competition was intense and everyone represented extremely well. It is my privilege to announce the following Sailor of the Year winners! SSOY - YN1 TAFT SOY - AM2 GARCIA JSOY - MA3 BINCE BJOY - LSSN CASTRO This month, October, the Navy is observing Domestic Violence Awareness Month as an opportunity to inform Sailors and Navy spouses about domestic violence prevention efforts as well as reporting options for victims. Domestic violence cuts across all age groups and social classes. It happens to Sailors as well as spouses; to men as well as women. Domestic violence goes beyond physical abuse. It includes emotional abuse such as threats, isolation, extreme jealousy and humiliation. It also includes sexual abuse. Whenever an adult is placed in physical danger or controlled by threat or use of physical force by their spouse or intimate partner, she or he has been abused.
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THE SIGNATURE U.S. NAVAL AIR STATION SIGONELLA Commanding Officer Capt. Chris Dennis Executive Officer Cmdr. Charles G. McKinney II Command Master Chief CMDCM Mike Kaszubowski EDITORIAL Public Affairs Officer Lt. Paul Newell paul.newell@eu.navy.mil Editor Nicole Ybarra nicole.ybarra@eu.navy.mil Community Relations Officer Dott. Alberto Lunetta alberto.lunetta.it@eu.navy.mil PAO Staff Writers \ Photographers MC1 Tony D. Curtis anthony.curtis@eu.navy.mil MC2 Ramon Go ramon.go@eu.navy.mil CONTACT US Naval Air Station Sigonella, Sicily thesig@eu.navy.mil DSN 624-5440; 095-86-5440 PSC 812 Box 7, FPO, AE 09627-0001
weekend as I can tell you that the base and community was very quiet. I know many people traveled which is really great! Thanksgiving is fast approaching so I look forward to hearing what everyone’s plans are. I plan on going to London for Thanksgiving so no turkey for me! Take care, Sigonella. Continue to do great things and thank you for everything you do! As always, 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 scrolldown 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".
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October is domestic violence awareness month: Nurture healthy relationships fROM militaryonesource
What you tend to and nurture in life will grow and flourish. Whether that is your tomato garden, video-game skills or your friends and family, is up to you. Relationships, like gardens, take some work and care to make sure they are a positive and healthy part of your life. When things in life get challenging, stressors can build and conflicts can escalate, sometimes leading to abuse. To avoid the risk of abuse entering any of your relationships, it's best to follow Benjamin Franklin's advice, "An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure." Preventing domestic abuse is basic relationship maintenance. Couples with healthy relationships didn't just hit the relationship lottery. Partners in healthy relationships work together every day, taking care to prevent any trouble and tending to issues when they occur. What do healthy relationships look like? Relationships should be safe, respectful and positive. Relationships should be safe Feeling safe in a relationship, both physically and emotionally, is essential. Build a safe environment with your partner. • Commit to your relationship completely. It takes two people working together to make a relationship work well. • Trust your partner. Give each other the benefit of the doubt and accept your partner's word as true. • Be kind to one another. When you talk to one another, watch your tone of voice and body language. Always speak positively about your spouse to others. • Fight fair. Use nonviolent conflict resolution. It's OK to feel angry and to share those feelings with your partner.
Emotional and physical abuse is never OK. Listen to each other and really hear what your partner is feeling. Find common ground and work together for a solution you both find acceptable. • Forgive, own your mistakes and apologize. Forgive your partner when he or she owns a mistake and apologize in the same way you would want your partner to treat you. Every couple faces relationship problems at some point. Working through problems in a healthy way can strengthen the relationship. Relationships should be respectful Respecting your partner is one of the fundamental ways to show love. • Respect each other's physical and emotional boundaries. Your partner is an individual and has the right to decide how to be touched and how to feel. No one has the right to dismiss or disregard another person's boundaries and feelings. • Ask, don't expect. Sometimes we take our partners for granted. Remember, your partner doesn't owe you servitude. Use those magic words, please and thank you. Common courtesy goes a long way to making another person feel respected. • Be honest, don't manipulate. Respect your partner enough to tell him or her how you feel. Learn to accept how your partner feels and reacts. • Compromise and make joint decisions. When big decisions arise in life, work through them and decide on them together. Considering each other's concerns, feelings and opinions will make the outcome better for you as a couple. • Hear your partner. Listen to your partner with your full attention, even if you disagree with what he or she is saying. Everyone wants to feel that they have been heard and this is a great way to build understanding between you.
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What can I do to reduce my risk of breast cancer? by Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
NAS Sigonella Commanding Officer Capt. Christopher Dennis signs the proclamation against domestic violence. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Ramon Go/Released) Relationships should be positive Put effort into your relationships. Make sure you are adding enjoyment to your partner's life and let your partner know what you need to be happy and fulfilled. • Support your partner. Help each other toward life goals or dreams. Work as a team, just the two of you against the world. Relationships grow stronger when teamwork toward a common goal is involved. • Encourage each other. You are your partner's cheerleader. When you were children, your parents had that role. As an adult, your partner takes on that role. • Be a good example for your children. Children learn about relationships by watching the people they know best. Set an example for your children by practicing healthy relationship skills with your
spouse or partner. • Enjoy life together. That's what this is all about, enjoying life with your favorite person. Continue to enjoy or rediscover the spark that brought you together. Keep that in the forefront of your mind. Find things to do together that bring out the fun in life. Talk with your spouse or partner and decide to work together to create and maintain a healthy relationship. Remember that you don't have to navigate this alone. The Family Advocacy Program helps individuals, couples and families 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.
Breast cancer is the most common cancer among American women. Getting mammograms regularly can lower the risk of dying from breast cancer. The United States Preventive Services Task Force recommends that if you are 50 to 74 years old, be sure to have a screening mammogram every two years. If you are 40 to 49 years old, talk to your doctor about when to start and how often to get a screening mammogram. What can I do to reduce my risk of breast cancer? Many factors can influence your breast cancer risk, and most women who develop breast cancer do not have any known risk factors or a history of the disease in their families. However, you can help lower your risk of breast cancer in the following ways: • Keep a healthy weight. • Exercise regularly (at least four hours a week). • Get enough sleep. • Don’t drink alcohol, or limit alcoholic drinks to no more than one per day. • Avoid exposure to chemicals that can cause cancer (carcinogens). • Try to reduce your exposure to radiation during medical tests like mammograms, X-rays, CT scans, and PET scans. • If you are taking, or have been told to take, hormone replacement therapy or oral contraceptives (birth control pills), ask your doctor about the risks and find out if it is right for you. • Breastfeed your babies, if possible. Although breast cancer screening cannot prevent breast cancer, it can help find breast cancer early, when it is easier to treat. Talk to your doctor about which breast cancer screening tests are right for you, and when you should have them. If you have a family history of breast cancer or inherited changes in your BRCA1 and BRCA2 genes, you may have a higher breast cancer risk. Talk to your doctor about these ways of reducing your risk: • Antiestrogens or other medicines that block or decrease estrogen in your body. • Surgery to reduce your risk of breast cancer - Prophylactic (preventive) mastectomy (removal of breast tissue). - Prophylactic (preventive) salpingooophorectomy (removal of the ovaries and fallopian tubes). It is important that you know your family history and talk to your doctor about screening and other ways you can lower your risk. For more information about breast cancer prevention, visit Breast Cancer (PDQ): Prevention.
FIGHT AGAINST BREAST CANCER
➢ Need an Appointment at the Hospital? Call DSN 624-CARE (2273) or commercial: 095-56-2273, Mon-Fri: 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 RelayHealth using your PCM... www.relayhealth.com (click: register, patient, then add PCM)
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Upcoming festivals in Italy - October 2015
Chief of Naval Personnel, Vice Adm. Bill Moran visits U.S. Navy's 6th Fleet
by alberto lunetta
From chief of naval personnel public affairs
After the Summer months, there's a chill in the air as October brings the Autumn season into pole position. And appropriately, it's the month of Halloween, with many a pumpkin lantern face leering from a household garden. Italy offers plenty of excellent Halloween festivals, two of which are included in this month's batch. It's also a good month for food, with various events spotlighting all kinds of food from truffles to chocolate. Add in a dash of ballooning, movie magic and tradition and you have the recipe for a highly eventful four and a bit weeks! ALBA WHITE TRUFFLE FESTIVAL – Alba, Oct. 11 Nov.15 The humble truffle is a multi-tasking wonder. Not only does it taste great, it's also known for its medicinal properties and is also recognized as a good aphrodisiac. The annual Alba White Truffle Festival celebrates all things truffle and will again be showcasing this delicacy in style this month. It's a festival that's over 80 years old, and attracts huge crowds of locals, as well as visitors from Europe and America. It's not just truffles on offer, however. The festival also provides stalls of foods such as local cheeses, cured meats, pasta and honey – not to mention a sample of wines! The festival also provides plenty of other attractions in addition to the truffle stalls. Seeking that medieval ambience? Consider it done, with a medieval-themed parade! Want to become the next cooking sensation? Then, cooking workshops and demonstrations are provided. There's much more, including concerts, a live auction and the traditional donkey race.
NAPLES, Italy (NNS) -- This week, the Navy's Chief of Personnel, Vice Adm. Bill Moran, is visiting Sailors assigned to Naples and Sigonella, Italy, in the Navy's U.S. 6th Fleet area of operations. During his trip, Moran and Fleet Master Chief April Beldo, are meeting with Sailors assigned to commands at Naval Support Activity Naples, the U.S. 6th Fleet's headquarters, and Naval Air Station Sigonella. While here, they will discuss many of the Navy's new personnel initiatives during a series of all hands calls and meetings with Sailors. "Sailors assigned to the U.S. 6th Fleet are operating forward in significant roles for the United States' national security mission. It's important for Fleet Beldo and I to understand how some of our new personnel policies might affect our Sailors. The best way to find out is to
Eurochocolate is one of the highlights of Italy’s October festivals. It is an annual chocolate festival taking place in Perugia, the capital of the Umbria region in central Italy. The festival has been held since 1993 and is one of the largest chocolate festivals in Europe. Eurochocolate draws nearly one million visitors each year. It lasts ten days in the Perugia historic centre squares, offering a variety of free chocolate activities including chocolate art displays, experimental chocolate tasting, street performances, and chocolate sculpting. During all the year Eurochocolate will be held in other Italian cities such as Rome, Turin, Naples and Modica (Sicily). (Photo by http://notizie.comuni-italiani.it/)
ROME FILM FESTIVAL – Rome, Oct. 16t- 24 We've had the Venice Film Festival in September – now it's the turn of Rome to roll out the red carpet. This year's Rome Film Festival promises a starry line-up that also champions the best in up and coming talent. There will be screenings of a maximum of 35 films that include offerings from established producers and new film-makers. All sorts of films promise to be featured to find the best in the fields of blockbusters, animations and documentaries. The festival will début with James Vanderbilt's Truth, which stars Cate Blanchett and Robert Redford. Several special events, talks and tributes are also premièring at this year's event. There will be talks from acclaimed producer/director Joel Coen and equally acclaimed actress Frances MacDormand. Director Wes Anderson and author Donna Tartt will also be presenting a talk, as will stars of Sotto una buona Stella, Carlo Verdone and Paola Corteliesi, who will be discussing all things comedic. Director Paolo Sorrentino will be presenting a 15 minute short, while Renzo Piano will be discussing the importance of language and imagery of films in the field of architecture. Plus, the special event line-up also includes a retrospective of director and writer, Antonio Pietrangeli as well as a tribute to director Pier Paolo Pasolini, to mark 40 years of his passing. EUROCHOCOLATE – Perugia, Oct. 16 - 25 Willy Wonka had a whole factory devoted to it. Homer Simpson swears by it. And in Rome this month, there's a whole festival devoted to it! Chocolate! Whatever your preference (milk, dark, white, bars, boxed etc), you will inevitably find something to enjoy in one of the most impressive chocolate showcases worldwide. This year's festival has added the extra hook of the good, old-fashioned moustache. A quick click on the official website greets you with a large moustache icon, and this year, it will be possible to eat your moustache – chocolate, of course! And there will also be the largest chocolate moustache sculpture in a world record for all visitors to witness! Eurochocolate 2015, International Chocolate Exhibition marks this year its 23rd: #MustaChoc, the festival where you can really “eat your mustache!” from the 16th to the 25th October. “This year Eurochocolate will merge the timeless passion for chocolate with the allure of mustache, described by a funny Italian wordplay claim that reminds chocolate sweet taste,” said Eugenio Guarducci, Eurochocolate President. The fashionable chocolate look is going to be protago-
meet with them, listen to their concerns and take their feedback," said Moran. "We're working hard to modernize personnel policies and retention tools that recognize talent and further empower commanding officers so we can maintain a ready force well into the future. The Navy we have today is made possible by the best Sailors we've ever seen. We aim to keep it that way." This visit marks the second time Moran has visited Sailors in the U.S. 6th Fleet as CNP. As the Chief of Naval Personnel, Moran answers to the Chief of Naval Operations on matters of the Navy's manpower readiness. He also serves as the deputy chief of naval operations (Manpower, Personnel, Training Education/ N1) and oversees the Bureau of Naval Personnel, Navy Personnel Command, Naval Education and Training Command, and Navy Recruiting Command.
nist of the event with many initiatives, ranging from exhibitions to competitions, and inspire fun gadgets and chocolate products. Eurochocolate wants to broaden the concept of sweetness that has always characterized the event by bringing chocolate experts to the festival and allowing the visitors to interact directly with them and chocolate.
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Navy's Chief of Personnel, Vice Adm. Bill Moran, is visiting Sailors assigned to Naples and Sigonella, Italy, in the Navy's U.S. 6th Fleet area of operations. (Official U.S. Navy file photo)
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Oktoberfest: Best of the beirgartens By Stefanie Gurganus
MUNICH, Germany - Fall is in the air. For Americans, that means cooler weather, leaves changing colors, and of course pumpkin everything! But for Germans one tradition stands clear, and that’s Oktoberfest. It started in 1810 when crown Prince Ludwig married Princess Therese of Saxe-Hildburghausen and decided that he’d like a horse race to follow the wedding, which was held at the city gates. It was a six day celebration that was enjoyed so much that it became an annual event. They moved it to start in September so that the patrons could enjoy warmer weather and lighter nights. And so it continues today as the biggest beer festival in the world! If you haven’t been to Oktoberfest yet it should definitely make your bucket list. It was a fabulous adventure that one won’t forget. People come from all over the world to enjoy the numerous beer tents and rides. It is a festival unlike any other, where beer is served starting at 10 am. We arrived on the first day. Although we missed the morning festivities, we were able to catch the evening events. The beer tents were packed full of people! There were lines outside to get in most of the tents and were controlled by security. I was able to get close enough to see into one of the tents and let me tell you those people were not moving! One tip: if you want to go into a beer tent on the weekends, make sure you have a reservation! We found out that the beirgartens were open to anyone and didn’t require reservations. We finally made our way back to the bar to have our first beer and the rain started. Not just a little sprinkle but a downpour that soaked everyone within a minute. Another tip: be sure to bring an umbrella or raincoat!! Once the rain came we left for the night. We went back to Oktoberfest on Monday morning, which in my opinion, is one of the best times to go! We were able to visit three different beer tents. Going into a beer tent is well worth it. The only size beer they serve is 1 liter so be sure you are prepared to drink it! The tents have long tables that people just sit down at, so you are bound to meet new friends. They also have live bands that come on stage to get the party started with some traditional German music and also well-known songs from the US. People all over the tents will stand on the bench and sway along singing and cheering with their beer in hand. Many people would stand up and prove to everyone else they could chug their liter without stopping. Those people amazed me! The whole tent would then cheer them on to finish their beer…but if they stopped for a breath then they would get booed so make sure you don’t stop if you choose to chug. Although most people think of beer and beer tents when they hear the word Oktoberfest it is much more than that. With hundreds of rides and games there is surely fun to be had for people of all ages. You definitely don’t want to miss the ride on the ferris wheel. At the top you get views of all of Munich. It is absolutely breathtaking. I wouldn’t recommend bringing the kiddos into the beer tents though as it can get crazy…but have no fear they have carousels you can go on to get your beer or wine! With so much to do and see it’s no wonder why so many people visit Munich during Oktoberfest. Over the course of two weeks 7 million people visit Munich to attend Oktoberfest. While walking around you will see tourists and locals dressed in traditional German clothing the lederhosen and dirndl. It is not required to wear one but I will tell you …it is more fun if you do! So if you are traveling to Oktoberfest next year don’t forget to bring your umbrella, have reservations at night for the beer tents, drink a beer, and eat a pretzel. But most of all remember to have fun!! This event is one that surely shouldn’t be missed.
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Missoula Children's Theatre: MCT will be back during winter break with a production of "King Arthurs Quest." Auditions will be Monday, Dec. 21, 2015 and the performance will take place on Dec. 26, 2015 in Knights Hall. Open to all children in kindergarten through 12th grade and the best part it's FREE! For more information please call Mr. Christopher McKibbin at Christopher. mckibbin@eu.navy.mil or 624-3242 Discounted Kid Zone Wristbands: Purchase discounted Kid Zone wristbands for the AutumnFest event, which is scheduled for Friday, Oct. 23 and Saturday, Oct. 24. Pre-sales are available in the ITT Office from Tuesday, Oct. 13 until Thursday, Oct. 22. Take advantage of the special price for all of the inflatables and the children's ball pit. Wristbands do not include access to the carnival rides. -- Pre-Sale Wristband Price: $5.00 -- Day of Event Wristband Price: $7.00 Wristbands will be sold on the days of the event from 5 to 10 p.m. at the Ticket/Info Booth. Kid Zone tickets can also be purchased for $0.50 each from 5 to 10:30 p.m.
BREAKFAST Mon-Fri 6:30-8:30 a.m . Weekend/Holiday 7 -9 a.m. LUNCH Mon-Fri 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. Weekend/Holiday 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. DINNER Mon-Fri 4:30 - 6 p.m. Weekend/Holiday 4:30 - 6 p.m.
ITT Hours of Operation: Monday-Friday 0930-1730 and Saturday 0900-1300. For more info, visit www.sigmwr.com, call 624-4777 or e-mail ITT_Sigonella@ eu.navy.mil. ASIST: Suicide Prevention Workshop: The Religious Ministries Department will conduct an ASIST (Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training) workshop on Oct. 21 and 22, beginning each morning at 8 a.m. through 4:30 p.m. at the NAS 2 Chapel. This is a great opportunity to learn about suicide prevention skills for yourself and your department. You can make a difference and help save lives. At the end of the class, you will receive a certificate upon successful completion. If you attend, you must block out your entire day's schedule for this training. Please wear civilian attire. For more information and registration, you may contact the Chapel at 624-3975 or naomi.ruggles@eu.navy.mil.
NASSIG Worship Services
ROMAN CATHOLIC • Sunday - 9 a.m. Catholic Mass at NAS 1 Chapel • TUESDAY, WEDNESDAY & FRIDAY 11:30 a.m. - Catholic Mass at NAS 2 Chapel Sacraments of Reconciliation / Penance precede each Mass • FRIDAY - 11:30 a.m. Catholic Mass at NAS 1 Chapel LATTER-DAY SAINTS • SUNDAY - 1:30 p.m. at NAS 1 Chapel Contact: sigonellalds@gmail.com or 624-9049 JEWISH SHABBAT LAY SERVICE • FRIDAY - 5:30 p.m. at NAS 1 Chapel
PROTESTANT - NAS 1 CHAPEL • Saturday - 6:30 p.m. Contemporary Worship Services • SundaY - 11 a.m. Traditional Worship; 12 p.m. Sunday School PROTESTANT / Non-Denominational - NAS 2 Chapel • SundaY - 6 p.m. NIGHT STUDY • MONDAY - AA Meetings - 5:30 p.m., second deck at NAS 1 Chapel; Thursday - 7 p.m. at NAS 2 Chapel • Tuesday - Italian Class - 7 p.m. at Classroom at NAS 1 Chapel • Tuesday - Glee Club - 12 p.m. at NAS 1 Chapel • Tuesday - Awana Club - 4:45 p.m at NAS 1 Chapel
Chapel Offices: NAS I 095-56-3975, NAS II 095-86-9049, DSN: 624-3975, Chaplain Duty: 335-831-4493 RP Duty: 335-786-1950 NAS Sigonella Religious Ministries Department Facebook page: www.facebook.com/Naval Air Station Sigonella Chapel
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Friday, Oct. 16 Breakfast: Eggs to Order, Oven Fried Bacon, Chicken Tocino on Garlic Fried Rice Lunch: Chicken Adobo, Sweet & Sour Pork Speed Line: Freshly Made Pizza Dinner: Spaghetti with Meat Sauce, Baked Chicken Nuggets Saturday, Oct. 17 Breakfast: Eggs to Order, Oven Fried Bacon, Grilled Sausage Patties Brunch: Eggs to Order, Oven Fried Bacon, Grilled Sausage Patties, Baked Beef Ravioli Dinner: Fishwich with French Fries, Grilled Chicken in Orange Sauce Sunday, Oct. 18 Breakfast: Eggs to Order, Grilled Turkey Sausage Links, Oven Fried Bacon Brunch: Eggs to Order, Grilled Turkey Sausage Links, Oven Fried Bacon, Roast Beef Dinner: Chicken Parmesan, Chili Cheese Dogs Monday, Oct. 19 Breakfast: Eggs to Order, Biscuits and Gravy, Oven Fried Bacon Lunch: Home Made Meatloaf, Herbed Baked Chicken Speed Line: Pizza Dinner: Chicken Fried Steak w/ Brown Gravy, Baked Pork Chops w/ Mushrooms Tuesday, Oct. 20 Breakfast: Eggs to Order, Grilled Turkey Sausage Links, Oven Fried Bacon Lunch: Fresh Made Lasagna, Lemon Baked Fish Speed Line: Tacos Salad (Beef or Fish) Dinner: Beef Stew, Teriyaki Glazed Chicken Wednesday, Oct. 21 Breakfast: Eggs to Order, Creamed Ground Beef on Toast, Oven Fried Bacon Lunch: BBQ Chicken, Pork Ribs Speed Line: Burgers and Chicken Patties Dinner: Spaghetti with Meat Sauce, Honey Ginger Chicken Thursday, Oct. 22 Breakfast: Eggs to Order, Corned Beef Hash, Oven Fried Bacon Lunch: Oven Roasted Pork, Baked Fish with Cherry Tomatoes Speed Line: Pasta Bar Dinner: Chili Macaroni, Crispy Chicken Sandwich with Fries Friday, Oct. 23 Breakfast: Eggs to Order, Oven Fried Bacon, Chicken Tocino on Garlic Fried Rice Lunch: Beef and Broccoli, Oven Roasted Turkey Speed Line: Pizza Dinner: Chicken Parmesan, Chili Cheese Dogs Breakfast: $3.45
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As a reminder to everyone: Reminder - 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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VERDI OPERA FESTIVAL - Regio Theatre - Verdi theatre - Piazza Verdi – Busseto Parma and Busseto thru Oct. 31. Every year, in October, the Verdi Festival celebrates the Maestro born in Roncole di Busseto, in the province of Parma, at the Regio Theatre of Parma and in Verdi's lands. Complementing the Festival, there are also many side events in town and in Busseto. The 2015 edition finds in Shakespeare and in the theme of travelling its two main focuses which will be developed in three operas, of which two with new sets, a packed program of concerts, meetings, exhibitions, workshops, shows and activities for young people and schools. There are three sections very closely linked. The concerts and opera of the main program are mixed with the events of "Around Verdi" which will offer a world premiere and a specifically commissioned new song, with which the festival would like to show the commitment of Teatro Regio in expanding the horizons of lyric opera, to make room for other linguistic expressions that stimulate new reflections on Verdi's opera, showcasing young talents, their creativity and relationship with the contemporary, as part of the incessant creative research of Giuseppe Verdi that the festival makes its own. In "Verdi Young" along with the shows dedicated to kids, there will also be a program of workshops with projects, learning labs, and lectures held by teachers and the stars of the festival offered free of charge. The event will be held from Oct 01, 2015 to Oct 31, 2015 For more information detailed schedules Regio Opera House: Phone: (+39 052-1203999) - Fax: ++39 0521504224 or email to biglietteria@teatroregioparma.org.
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SAGRA DEL TORDO – Montalcino, Oct. 24 - 25 Montalcino will play host to Sagra Del Tordo – or the Feast of the Thrush – this October. This medieval recreation of a traditional archery tournament pits the four neighbourhoods of Montalcino against each other in a weekend of thrills, spills and great fun! The districts in question are Borghetto, Pianello, Ruga and Labor, and they will be taking aim in a festival that has been running since 1958. The festival is packed with medieval flair and colour, including dancing, processions (a regular procession and also a procession of the ladies), an auction, parades and the blessing of the archers which takes place in the square outside the Church of Sant'Egidio. HALLOWEEN CELEBRATIONS – Borgo a Mozzano and Corinaldo, Oct. 29 - 31 It's the month in which things go bump in the night, chains rattle and evil laughter rings with a chill in the air. Halloween rounds off this month with a gleefully ghoulish air. In Italy, there will be many memorable Halloween celebrations. One of these kicks off on the 29th at the Devil's Bridge, Borgo a Mozzano (near to Lucca). This three day fright fest has all sorts of brilliant tricks and treats for visitors. These include an interactive game experience called Black Night, the Night Of Lucida (in which spooky noblewoman Lucida Mansi is released) and lots of musical performances. Visitors can also brave the Passage Of Terror if they're so inclined – the experience guarantees lots of scenes and situations from classic horror thrillers in a suitably spooky environment. The traditional fireworks show on the River Serchio is another memorable sight not to be missed. Meanwhile, in what's known as the Italian Capital of Halloween, Corinaldo, La Festa Halloween is guaranteed to provide an equally thrilling time for all. There will be plenty of spooky sights and attractions, including special scenes and tableaux which recreate legendary Halloween events, food and drink served by looming witches and ogres, and of course more pumpkins than you can shake a pie at! The event concludes on Halloween night with a dazzling mix of lights, fireworks and music. A magical time at both these events is guaranteed for all!
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NAS SIG students recognize the hard work put into the 2015-2016 year from striving Sigonella MHS attendees. This year’s yearbook will be packed with fun pictures and information about the life of a Sigonella Jaguar. (Photo courtesty of Matt McKown)
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Visitors are invited to see the biggest chocolate mustache sculpture Guinness World Record and other chocolate-based specialties such as mustache-shaped chocolate lollipops, sweet chocolate liqueurs and the new Choco Gadgets such as mugs, T-shirts, gloves, biscuit moulds, Smartphone covers and much more. For more information, visit http://www. eurochocolate.om
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NAS Sigonella, Sicily – It’s easy to ask a student what it's like to pursue an education at Sigonella Middle High School; but to be part of the school and feel like you lived every moment with a Jaguar, that’s priceless. The Sigonella yearbook offers the opportunity to see through the eyes of a Sigonella student. NAS SIG students recognize the hard work put into the 2015-2016 year from striving Sigonella MHS attendees. This year’s yearbook will be packed with fun pictures and information about the life of a Sigonella Jaguar. Last year’s yearbook was a great success, but this year, the bar is raised higher. Take it from the vice principal of Sigonella MHS. “ I loved the yearbook so much that I am looking forward to seeing how this year’s measures up to it," said the vice principal. The members of yearbook class of 2015-2016 Caitlin Newman-Sanders, Alexis Rosendahl, Colby Young, Dylan Van Wynsberghe, Kendall Jackson, Madison Phillips, Emily Parker are working hard to construct a yearbook of pure perfection. Each page is cultivated with our determination to appeal to every eye that meets its pages. The team strives to provide people with the chance to reveal the smiles of the year’s most precious moments and to share with the parents and other interested adults the structure, opportunities, and commitment the school has for its students. This year’s yearbook will include several new features devoted to MWR sports, Middle School recreation, events, and new developing clubs. Assistant Principal, Richard Dye told us, “Change helps us stay fresh.” School librarian, Mrs. Wiley, also commented on the yearbook. “The kids, their faces, they’re the stars, and the yearbook represents that.” We definitely aim for the characters of each student to leap from the pages. View everyday student life and buy a Sigonella MHS yearbook today. Get to know the students, what they love, and the endeavors they’ve overcome through the year. The memories of the Sigonella Jaguars are, in essence, worth so much more, so why refrain from buying a yearbook?
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through the call center. - All Officers and Chiefs will be required to wear either the ACC or current male Combination Cover Oct. 31, 2016. - The enlisted white hat, or Dixie Cup, is available for wear by E-6 and below April 2016, and must be worn in service dress whites (Oct. 31, 2016) and service dress blue (Jan. 1, 2020). - Recruit Training Command (RTC) will begin issuing the Dixie Cup to all recruits beginning April 2016. * Redesigned E-6 & below Service Dress Blue (SDB) - Beginning Oct. 1, 2016, Recruit Training Command (RTC) will begin issuing the redesigned SDBs for E6 and below. - Jumper style for both men and women. - The jumper will incorporate a side zipper and the slacks will have a front zipper to help with changing in and out of uniform. - Both men's and women's uniform pants will have the traditional 13 buttons, though they will not be functional. - Beginning Jan. 1, 2020, the enlisted white hat, or Dixie Cup, must be worn by both men and women in the E-6 and below Service Dress Blue uniform. - The redesigned uniform for men will be added to existing stock until the old style inventory is gone. * Redesigned E-6 Service Dress White (SDW) with Navy Blue Piping - New SDW for E6 and below with navy blue piping will be issued at RTC beginning Oct 1, 2017. - Jumper style for both men and women. - The jumper will incorporate a side zipper and the slacks will have a front zipper to help with changing in and out of the uniform. - Mandatory wear date for SDW is Oct. 31, 2021. - Beginning Oct. 31, 2016, the enlisted white hat, or Dixie Cup, must be worn by both men and women in the E-6 and below Service Dress Blue uniform. * Choker style women's Officer and Chief Petty Officer (CPO) Service Dress White (SDW) Coat will be worn by both men and women - It will be available through Navy Exchange uniform stores and call center beginning Jan. 1, 2017. - Mandatory wear date is Jan. 1, 2020. - The ACC or current male combination cover will be worn with the new choker coat. * Lightweight NWU Type I for Officers and Sailors - Will be available April 2016 at NEX Uniform Centers in Guam and Hawaii, and through the call
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center for Diego Garcia and Singapore. - Beginning Oct. 1, 2016 RTC will issue to recruits. - Sailors can wear these lighter NWU uniform items with all current NWU Type I uniform components. - Gray-tinted garment label will be used to identify the lighter version of the NWU Type I. - Current NWU Type I will no longer be manufactured and the lightweight NWU Type I will become the standard uniform. - The current NWU Type I will be phased out as stock is depleted. * New Navy Fitness Suit for all Officers and Sailors - Navy Fitness Suit has dark blue jacket and pants with gold Navy logos and silver reflective piping. It is 100 percent nylon. - May be worn off duty - Will be issued to recruits at Great Lakes Beginning Oct. 1, 2016. - The fitness suit will be available for purchase
in NEX uniform stores and call center beginning January 2017. - Mandatory wear date is Jan. 1, 2020. * Expansion of the allowable styles of purses that women may carry in uniform. Highlights include: - Purses must be between 5 1/2 to 16 inches wide, 5 1/2 to 14 inches high and 2 to 6 inches deep. - Must match shoes in black, brown or white in leather or synthetic leather. - Must match shoes in plain black, brown or white in leather or synthetic leather. - Rectangular or square with zipper or magnetic closure with or without flap. For more details on all the uniform changes and requirements see NAVADMIN 236/15 at www.npc.navy.mil For more news from Chief of Naval Personnel, visit www.navy.mil/local/cnp/.
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