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Naval Air Station Sigonella Vows to “Never Forget” By Nicole Ybarra NAS Sigonella Public Affairs
NAS SIGONELLA, Sicily – “Terrorist attacks can shake the foundations of our biggest buildings, but they cannot touch the foundation of America. These acts shatter steel, but they cannot dent the steel of American resolve.” It took just 56 minutes for the South Tower to collapse after terrorists hijacked United Airlines Flight 175 and deliberately crashed it into the World Trade Center. The days, weeks and months that followed the 9/11 attacks comprise some of the darkest moments in American history. But from the piles of steel and destruction emerged acts of heroism and sacrifice which continue to inspire 15 years later. On Sept. 9, NAS Sigonella paid tribute to the first responders of the 9/11 attacks and honored the sacrifice of the service members killed in the ensuing Iraq and Afghanistan wars. During his remarks, Assistant Fire Chief Robert Bethea posed the question: What does freedom really cost? “Every day we are exposed to attacks on our freedom. People around the globe are oppressed, marginalized or disenfranchised and denied their basic human rights. Corrupt politics, totalitarian regimes, and terrorist groups based on fanatical beliefs still Air Force Master Sgt. Jeramie Proctor, master of ceremonies for the 9/11 remembrance at Naval Air Station (NAS) Sigonella, introduces the guest speaker, Assistant Fire Chief exist,” said Bethea. After 9/11, the slogan “Never ForRobert Bethea (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Ramon get” became the national watchword Go/Released)
and a solemn oath of the fire service to the 343 firefighters who rushed into the Twin Towers without regard for their personal safety and never returned. “Never forget the sacrifices of those who have paid the highest price for freedom. Never forget the 2,996 ordinary citizens who went to work on Sept. 11 and never went home. Never forget the sacrifices of our United States military and those who fought, and continue to fight, alongside the United States,” said Bethea. In closing, Bethea cautioned against the world evolving into a “community of dreadful fear and hate.” “It is true our world completely changed 15 years ago, but freedom will prevail. Doom does not land on every doorstep. Daily, I see the hope of the present and the future – they ride in strollers, on school buses, in child seats and even on their dad’s shoulders.” Naval Air Station Sigonella, "The Hub of the Med," is a U.S. Navy installation and an Italian Air Force base in Sicily, Italy. NAS Sigonella is the Navy's second largest security command, second only to that located at Naval Support Activity Bahrain. Because of its location near the center of the Mediterranean Sea, NASSIG is well placed to support operations by the U.S. 6th Fleet, other U.S. military units, and U.S. allies and coalition partners.
We Remember: NAS Sigonella and Nissoria Commemorate 15th Anniversary of 9/11 By Alberto Lunetta NASSIG COMREL Director
NISSORIA, Sicily – Sicilians and Americans from NAS Sigonella came together Sept. 11 to take part in the 15th annual remembrance ceremony in the small town of Nissoria, in the Enna province, to honor the victims of the 9/11 attacks. Nissoria is the only Sicilian community to host such an event which it has done since 2002. “At the end of 2001, after learning that two Nissoria citizens, Vinzenzo Di Fazio and Salvatore Lopez lost their lives as they were working inside the towers on that tragic day, my predecessor decided to create a plaque in memory of them and to pay tribute to the thousands of men and women who died on that day,” said Nissoria Mayor Armando Glorioso. This year, for the first time, the event featured a 5K “Run to Remember” that took place throughout the small picturesque roads of the town. Participants in the run included a group of Marines and runners from the towns of Nissoria, Leonforte and Assoro towns. At the end of the run a wreath
was placed at the memorial site in a ceremony which was attended by local police and civilian authorities and delegations from the Catania Rotary Club: Duomo 150. Also in attendance were representatives from the Knights of Pythias as well as the honorary consuls of Turkey, Greece and Azerbaijan. The US Navy delegation also had a chance to visit the local rural life museum and to learn about objects that tell the life of last century’s local farmers. “Since 9/11, the terror threat has unfortunately worsened globally and therefore we need to stand united in our fight,” added Glorioso. “On that day the world changed. Global terrorism became a real and credible threat, a fear that we continue to worry about today. I’m confident that, as the US and Italy maintain our relationship of trust and close partnership, we can continue to combat against those who wish to do us harm,” said NAS Sigonella Commanding Officer, Capt. Brent Trickel who attended the memorial event along with a Capt. Mark Boone, right, presents a third place trophy to Marine Sgt. Sierra Tilson during a delegation from US Naval Hos- 5k "Run to Remember" awards ceremony, Sept. 11. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Michelle Sabangan/Released) pital Sigonella.
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Direct Line
CMDCM Mike Kaszubowski Saluti Sigonella, CONGRATULATIONS to Sigonella’s newest Chief Petty Officers! I am going to focus this week’s Direct Line on our newest Chief Petty Officers and all Chief Petty Officers! By becoming a Chief, each of you is doing far more than simply pinning on anchors, changing your uniform, and donning a new cover. Beyond these outward signs of transformation, you are internally transforming as well. You are accepting new responsibilities and new privileges, ones that no other service grants, and ones that have been part of the Navy for over 123 years. As the CPO creed states, your entire way of life has changed. More will be expected of you; more will be demanded of you. You have now become the Navy’s newest standard bearers and standard enforcers. As a result of your training and your experience, you should not be scared or daunted by what lies ahead of you. Instead, you should be excited and honored by your newfound and increased responsibilities. I am excited for each and every one of you and your families. A few things to think about during this glorious time: The chief is a leader. The chief is out front, setting the pace of the task and ensuring the quality and completeness of the work. Set high expectations for your team and ensure that they are met. If you ever settle for less, then you are setting the new, lower standard. Chiefs must be the undisputed sub-
ject matter experts in their field of expertise in order to train, develop and mentor their junior Sailors. Always work to stay at the top of your technical field. Chiefs are team builders. He or she knows it takes integrated teamwork in order to get the job done. You must develop and train your entire team to be as effective as possible, so that by working together, the mission can be accomplished. Chiefs are communicators. The flow of info up and down the chain of command is vital and you are the most important conduit for the flow of info between the officers and enlisted Sailors. Chiefs are always training their replacement. You must be working to groom the next generation of chiefs, in order to ensure those who follow you are ready to carry on that legacy that you recently became a part of. A chief must continue to develop and nurture a questioning attitude. If something does not make sense, seems unsafe or is inefficient, ask the hard questions and get the necessary attention put on the problem. As a Chief Petty Officer, know that you set the moral and ethical compass of your team. When it comes to integrity, honor, and character building, the Sailors will watch and emulate your attitude and your commitment. And of course, Chief Petty Officers are responsible for the educa-
tion and training of junior officers. It’s an important duty that can affect the leadership style of an officer for the duration of their career. Once again, I, along with the rest of the community are very proud of your accomplishment! NAVY CHIEF NAVY PRIDE! As always Sigonella, Lead yourself exceptionally well, Create opportunities for others to succeed and Have a positive attitude. See you around the base.
Ticket Sales for the 241st Navy Birthday
NAVY BALL TICKET SALES Navy Ball Committee Ticket sales started on August 11, 2016 and will continue until tickets are sold out. Point of Contact: LTJG Krista Morris Point of Contact Phone Number: 624-4925 Point of Contact Email Address: krista.r.morris.mil@mail.mil Cost includes entrance to event, commemorative coin of event, and four-course dinner. Prices: E1-E5: €40 E6-E8, O1-O3: €50 E9, O4-O7: €55
Please see your command representative for more information and to reserve your ticket! DCS: YN2 James Sorrentino NASSIG Ops: ABF2 Taylor Vet Clinic: SPC Mancha Legal: LN1 McKinney AIMD: AM1 Briggs AFN: IC1 Derrance Dye PWD: LTJG Tom Runner FLC: HM2 Johanna Ruggs CTF-67: AO1 Enrico Dagsindal NAVSUP: ABFC Celocia, LS1 Hassan Global Hawk: SMSgt Robert Simpson NMCLANT DET SIG: GM1 Leah Warren NCTS: IT2 Casey Moore, IT2 Tyler Nichols SPMAGTF: HMC Narciso Fontecha, HM2 Brown USNHSIG: LT Tammy Nguyen and HM2 Joseph Aglubat
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Are You Using the Right Car Seat? One of the most important jobs you have as a parent is keeping your child safe when riding in a vehicle. Each year, thousands of young children are killed or injured in car crashes. Proper use of car seats helps keep children safe. But with so many different seats on the mar-
Name: HN Ryu Tuifao Dept: U.S. Naval Hospital Sigonella Hometown: Des Moines, Wash. It's not everyday that you meet someone in the hospital with a specialized Navy enlisted classification that allows him/her to be the only radiation health technician for the entire U.S. Naval Hospital Sigonella. Hospitalman Tuifao arrived to Sigonella approximately a year and a half ago. "I maintain the health and well-being of all personnel who work with ionizing radiation. As a health technician, I monitor people who wear thermoluminiscent dosimeter and make sure they don't surpass the limit we set quarterly or yearly so that they can safely and efficiently do their jobs." Tuifao has big aspirations to further his Navy career. "I like my job and I plan on taking college classes to get the degree I need to apply for an officer program through the Medical Service Corps Inservice Procure-
ket, many parents find this overwhelming. The type of seat your child needs depends on several things, including your child's age and size and the type of vehicle you have. Read on for more information from the American Academy
ment Program to become a Radiation Health Officer." Not only is Tuifao working hard to better himself but he is also actively helping out the community through organizations such as the Coalition of Sailors Against Destructive Decisions, Second Class Petty Officers, Junior Enlisted Associations. "I like to volunteer when I can, so I've participated in many beach clean ups, food sales, etc." He has also taken the time to enrich himself through different cultures in Europe. "I've been to London, Paris, Dublin, Munich and Switzerland. My favorite so far has been Dublin. For me Dublin is the right size of a city, it's not too crowded and everything is within walking distance. People were also very friendly as they helped me navigate my way around because I would get lost. One memorable highlight of Dublin is when I got to see the cliffs of O'Hare." Looking back, Tuifao joined the Navy to find different career opportunities in life, meanwhile never forgetting where he came from and what family means to him. His second home be-
of Pediatrics (AAP) about choosing the most appropriate car seat for your child. Types of Car Seats at a Glance: This chart is a quick guide on where to start your search. It's important to continue your research to learn about each seat you use.
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longs to a taekwondo dojo where he used to go everyday growing up. Looking forward in a few months is his first chance to
look at options for selecting orders for his next duty station. "I want to go to a ship and experience what it's like to be in the fleet. I am ready."
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324th Expeditionary Reconnaissance Squadron Change of Command
(LEFT) U.S. Naval Hospital Sigonella parades the colors during the 324th Expeditionary Reconnaissance Squadron (ERS) change of command, Sept. 12. (RIGHT) Lt. Col. Michael Conte is properly relieved as the Commander of the 324th ERS. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Ramon Go/Released)
(LEFT) Lt. Col. Daniel Jerdan assumes command of the 324th Expeditionary Reconnaissance Squadron (ERS) from the former commander, Lt. Col. Michael Conte. (RIGHT) Lt. Col. Daniel Jerdan renders his first salute to the 324th ERS during the change of command. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Ramon Go/Released)
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)
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Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Rebecca Sunderland, also known by the community as "Sunny D," serves as the radio DJ and videographer for AFN Sigonella. (Photo courtesy of MC2 Rebecca Sunderland)
The Face Behind the Voice By MC2 michelle sabangan AFN Sigonella
NAS SIGONELLA, Sicily – Have you ever wondered if the saying “face for radio” applies to your local DJs? The station serving you, America’s Best, doesn’t run on autopilot. The voices waking you up each morning, getting you through the workday and keeping you entertained on your drive home, are active duty military, just like you! Here’s a look into the personalities behind the mic. “I didn’t want to be a DJ when I came to AFN. I remember asking my sponsor to do everything in her power to keep me off air. I even offered to be the janitor. I didn’t think I had a radio personality,” said Mass Communication Specialist Second Class Rebecca Sunderland. Ironically, not only does Sunderland have a great radio personality, it is more popular than she is. “People greet me all the time as ‘Sunny D.’ but half of them have never even heard of MC2 Sunderland,” she said. After being “thrown” on air her first week at Sigonella, Sunderland developed a style that was uniquely hers when it came to entertaining her audience. “I used to go back to my room every night and spend hours finding relevant and entertaining topics for the next show. Then I would write down word-for-word what I was going to say
each mic break and how I was going to say it,” said Sunderland. “I was so afraid of messing up." However, things didn’t always go according to plan. “It worked for a while but stuff always comes up in this field. Sometimes someone would walk in, mid-mic break and throw me off or an interview would pop up and I’d be put on the spot. When you’re running on autopilot any change in the script is disastrous. So I had to learn how to improvise and eventually allow my personality to run the show.” Sunderland has learned to love the radio and said she will remember those she shared the mic with the most when her time at Sigonella ends. “It’s been a rocky ride. I started out convinced it would be the worst thing I ever had to do. Nearly three years later it’s bittersweet to say good-bye. All of the interviewees and cohosts I’ve had on my show made my time as Sunny D. memorable. This Community made me Sunny D. and when I PCS I’ll take those memories with me.” Sunderland will PCS in December but hopes to have a few special shows before she says good-bye to the community she has called home for the past three years. “I’d like to say goodbye in a special way. If I can steal the studio back from my fellow DJs don’t be surprised to hear Sunny D. on air once more before I drop the mic,” said Sunderland.
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International Couscous Fest Kicks off this Weekend in San Vito Lo Capo by alberto lunetta
The mouthwatering Couscous Festival is back in San Vito Lo Capo, Trapani province, kicking off tonight and continuing through Sept. 25! The festival, which celebrates its 19th edition this year, is a prestigious culinary competition involving Mediterranean and international chefs. This year the following 10 countries will be competing for the best couscous: Israel, Angola, Peru, Morocco, Mauritius, France, Palestine, United States (Chef Mary Sue Milliken), Tunisia and Italy. Couscous is an ancient savory food, combining chicken, lamb, stew or fish with vegetables and semolina, typically from the Mediterranean area. The winner will receive the “Best Cous Cous Award 2016.” Two juries will taste and rank the dishes – a technical panel led by the jury president, Claudio Sadler, two Michelin star chef, and a people’s panel. The festival will take place in the lively streets of the historic center where ethnic music and food booths, shaped as Berber tents called "Al Waha" (oasis), will create a cozy and exotic atmosphere. Organizers said about this mouthwatering event: “Our main ingredient is couscous, the most popular dish from North Africa which is also appreciated worldwide, a dish that can unite people and countries in a little town of the Mediterranean Sea: San Vito Lo Capo. A land that with its on turquoise sea, its beautiful beaches and its warm climate is the perfect location for a pleasant late-summer break.” Couscous is a staple dish in North Africa’s Maghreb region (Morocco, Algeria, and Tunisia) referring to the grain as well as to the finished dish. It is composed of meat and/or vegetable stew flavored with cumin and served over cooked semolina. According to historians, the French term couscous stems from the Arabic word kuskus, which in turn evolved from another Arabic word, kaskasa meaning "to pound or to make small." Couscous is traditionally steamed in a couscoussier or couscous pot, which consists of a double boiler. The lower part is a cooking pot while the upper part is a second pot (with a lid) that fits on top of the bottom pot. The top pot is a sieve with holes in its bottom that admit steam from the lower pot. The stew of lamb, beef or chicken, the broth and fresh vegetables cook in the bottom pot while the wheat semolina couscous is steamed on top. Festival goers will also have the unique chance to sample the traditional Siciliano couscous that will be prepared daily by the women and fishermen of San Vito Lo Capo. This dish, of Arabic origin, is very common on the West coast of Sicily spanning from Trapani to Marsala. It is prepared with fish (prawns, grouper, amberjack, scorpion fish and other local fish) instead of vegetables or meat. There are two Sicilian couscous variations: one with toasted almonds and chilies that is typical of San Vito Lo Capo and the other, which is prepared in the Agrigento area and is more of a sweet couscous dish, with pistachios, almonds, candied pumpkin, chocolate cinnamon and icing sugar. It takes skillful hands to n'cucciare (mixing the semolina grains) in the mafaradda, a large terracotta container that is handed down from mother to daughter. “We’re very proud of this 19-year-old festival which is one of the most reputed national food events drawing about 200,000 visitors annually,” said Matteo Rizzo, the mayor of San Vito Lo Capo. Festival highlights include the final award ceremony, which takes place in piazza Santuario on Sept. 25 from 7:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. and can’t be missed. During the festival, every day, from noon to midnight, festivalgoers can sample a menu consisting of a couscous course (you can chose between the Sicilian or the traditional kind), a glass of Sicilian wine, a portion of local sweets (cassatelle, cannoli, cassate and almond desserts) and some exquisite dessert wine. The festival also features food workshops, arts and crafts, seminars (presented in Italian), wine, olive oil, traditional pastries tasting and entertainment. Most of the events are free of charge, but some of the events are by invitation only. Music entertainment to be performed in piazza del Santuario will be free of charge and will feature the following international and Italian singers: Alvaro Soler, (Saturday, Sept. 17) the Spanish-Latin pop singer-songwriter who became famous in 2015 for his song "El mismo sol"; Annalisa (Monday, Sept. 19); Luca Carboni (Tuesday, Sept. 20); Edoardo Bennato (Wednesday, Sept. 21); and Giusy Ferreri (Thursday, Sept. 22). Cous Cous Fest is also a time for in-depth analysis of cultural issues. There will be two dates of the talk show “Café le Cous Cous” on Sept. 21 and 22. In the previous editions the festival hosted famous figures such as Gino Strada, founder of Emergency, Carlotta Sami, spokeswoman of UNHCR, Massimo Montanari, professor of Food Science at Bologna University, and also renowned chefs, food bloggers and journalists. For a detailed schedule, visit the official festival website (also available in English): http://www.couscousfest.com Reaching San Vito Lo Capo is fairly easy. Take the CataniaPalermo highway (A19). Once you arrive in Palermo take the Palermo-Mazara del Vallo highway (A29), exit Castellammare del Golfo and follow directions for San Vito Lo Capo.
Sigonella Couscous lovers should not miss this international festival that held annually in San Vito Lo Capo to celebrate this traditional dish, popular throughout regions of the Mediterranean basin for centuries. Every year, thousands of gourmands flock to San Vito Lo Capo to taste the multicolored delicacy that has been around for over 1,000 years ever since the Arabs introduced it in “sunny” Sicily. This year the festival kicks off tonight and runs through Sept. 25. (Photo by http://www.sanvitocasevacanze.it)
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Stories of 9/11 Service from our U.S. Navy Family By Jason Kelly U.S. Navy Office of Information
As we approached the 15th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks, we asked members of our Navy family to share their memories on our Facebook page. When we published this blog, more than 1,000 comments were posted… too many to share here. As we selected some of those memories, a common theme emerged – stories of service from a generation that was too young to serve on that day, but who became our Nation’s “9/11 Generation” that honored the fallen by protecting and defending America today – 15 years after 9/11. These are their stories. After reading them, share your own story in the comments at the end of this blog to never forget. Sherry My son came home from his 3rd day of Kindergarten that day and said “I’m gonna fight those bad guys when I get big Mom!” He is now an MA3 in the world’s finest Navy! Cherry Both of my sons, ages 14 & 11, respectively on 9/11, chose to go to the Virginia Military Institute after high school. The older one commissioned into the Air Force & the younger one is a LtJG serving on a submarine in the US Navy. So proud of their commitment & desire to serve. Katrina My son was 13, and together we watched the second tower fall on live television in our living room. He really got serious after 9/11, paid a lot more attention in school and ended up with a nomination letter and graduating from USNA. He is now a LT and a helo pilot, getting ready for his second deployment. So proud of all the young women and men he serves with, many of whom have the same story.
NEW YORK (Sept. 14, 2001) New York City firemen walk past the American flag as they work their way toward the heart of the devastation that was once the World Trade Center. (U.S. Navy Photo by Journalist 1st Class Preston Keres/RELEASED)
NEW YORK (Sept. 15, 2001) A New York City fireman calls for 10 more rescue workers to make their way into the rubble of the World Trade Center. (U.S. Navy Photo by Journalist 1st Class Preston Keres/Released)
Karen that the first plane had hit the first of the twin Towers. In 2001 my son was in preschool, when everything We continued to watch the 32" TV when we saw the went down on 9/11 he was aware that there was second plane hit. Our hearts sank. So many shipmates something very bad happening. He always loved his we served with Aboard USS Eisenhower were on leave country, always loved the military and in March of that week. Sadness, horror, confusion and shock became this year he left for bootcamp. Today he is a submarine so big, so overwhelming for all of us. The base was on machinist mate in the US Navy. I am so very proud of lock down for three days. I was a long three days. But him and our Navy. we had a duty to stand our ground to protect our base. Marybeth #911NeverForgotten Every year I feel that same My son was 11 and a few days after the attack he told heaviness I felt that day, so many peoples lives were me he was willing to die for his country. Next week is his taken, affected, contributed, memorialized. Loved. Ill CPO pinning ceremony. never forget. Never. Cherie Lizette My son joined after 911…after he graduated high My mother, Saraid walked with the soot from the school….it changed our life forever……he did 2 tours tragedy from Manhattan to Brooklyn. This will always with the Marines as their Corpsman…he’s never been be a very difficult day for her and I will forever be the same….that day changed our life’s forever…we are grateful that she was physically unharmed on that day, honored to have him serve in the United States Navy as however I know the psychological scars she will have to a Corpsman…we have the utmost respect for what the carry forever, i love you mom and you are always in my military does for this country on a daily basis all over heart. Now I get to say my son has joined the greatest the world and for everyone that’s serving and, who has navy in the world served. Alan It’s amazing you asked. I was chatting with one of my friends on my way home. On Sept 11 I was still at home living in NYC. The folks working in the twin towers I felt for them like they were my own, and I still do, which is one of the reasons why I was motivated to join the U.S. Navy. On that day I saw NYC come to almost a complete stop, however as a nation we are and always will remain STRONG. Barbra I was 23, my son was 5 months old. I had just finished Med Cruise 2000. I was on shore duty at Naval Air Station Norfolk VA. We had just finished our ARLINGTON, Va. (Sep. 14, 2001) Aerial view of the destruction caused when a morning Muster when our crew high-jacked commercial jet crashed into the Pentagon on Sep. 11th. (U.S. Navy were called inside to be told that Photo courtesy of DoD Photographer Tech. Sgt. Cedric H. Rudisill/Released)
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President Obama, 15 Years afte remarks given at the pentagon arlington, Va. "Good morning. Scripture tells us, 'Let not steadfast love and faithfulness forsake you…write them on the tablet of your heart.' Secretary Carter, Chairman Dunford, outstanding members of our Armed Forces, and most of all, survivors of that September day and the families of those we lost -- it is a great honor, once again, to be with you on this day, a day that I know is still difficult, but which reveals the love and faithfulness in your hearts and in the heart of our nation. We remember, and we will never forget, the nearly 3,000 beautiful lives taken from us so cruelly -- including 184 men, women and children here, the youngest just three years old. We honor the courage of those who put themselves in harm’s way to save people they never knew. We come together in prayer and in gratitude for the strength that has fortified us across these 15 years. And we renew the love and the faith that binds us together as one American family. Fifteen years may seem like a long time, but for the families who lost a piece of their heart that day, I imagine it can seem like just yesterday. Perhaps it’s the memory of a last kiss given to a spouse, or the last goodbye to a mother or father, a sister or a brother. We wonder how their lives might have unfolded, how their dreams might have taken shape. And I am mindful that no words we offer, or deeds we do, can ever truly erase the pain of their absence. And yet, you -- the survivors and families
of 9/11 -- your 'steadfast love and faithfulness' has been an inspiration to me and to our entire country. Even as you’ve mourned, you’ve summoned the strength to carry on. In the names of those you’ve lost, you’ve started scholarships and volunteered in your communities, and done your best to be a good neighbor and a good friend and a good citizen. And in your grief and grace, you have reminded us that, together, there’s nothing we Americans cannot overcome. The question before us, as always, is: How do we preserve the legacy of those we lost? How do we live up to their example? And how do we keep their spirit alive in our own hearts? Well, we have seen the answer in a generation of Americans -- our men and women in uniform, diplomats, intelligence, homeland security and law enforcement professionals -- all who have stepped forward to serve and who have risked and given their lives to help keep us safe. Thanks to their extraordinary service, we’ve dealt devastating blows to al Qaeda. We've delivered justice to Osama bin Laden. We’ve strengthened our homeland security. We've prevented attacks. We've saved lives. We resolve to continue doing everything in our power to protect this country that we love. And today, we once again pay tribute to these patriots, both military and civilian, who serve in our name, including those far away from home in Afghanistan and Iraq. Perhaps most of all, we stay true to the spirit of this day by defending not only our country, but also our ideals. Fifteen years into this fight, the threat has evolved. With our stronger defenses, terrorists often attempt attacks on a smaller, but still deadly, scale. Hateful ideologies urge people
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er the Attacks on September 11 in their own country to commit unspeakable violence. We’ve mourned the loss of innocents from Boston to San Bernardino to Orlando. Groups like al Qaeda, like ISIL, know that we will never be able -- they will never be able to defeat a nation as great and as strong as America. So, instead, they've tried to terrorize in the hopes that they can stoke enough fear that we turn on each other and that we change who we are or how we live. And that's why it is so important today that we reaffirm our character as a nation -- a people drawn from every corner of the world, every color, every religion, every background -- bound by a creed as old as our founding, e pluribus unum. Out of many, we are one. For we know that our diversity -- our patchwork heritage -- is not a weakness; it is still, and always will be, one of our greatest strengths. This is the America that was attacked that September morning. This is the America that we must remain true to. Across our country today, Americans are coming together in service and remembrance. We run our fingers over the names in memorial benches here at the Pentagon. We walk the hallowed grounds of a Pennsylvania field. We look up at a gleaming tower that pierces the New York City skyline. But in the end, the most enduring memorial to those we lost is ensuring the America that we continue to be -- that we stay true to ourselves, that we stay true to what's best in us, that we do not let others divide us. As I mark this solemn day with you for the last time as President, I think of Americans whose stories I’ve been humbled to know these past eight years -- Americans who, I believe, embody the true spirit of 9/11.
It’s the courage of Welles Crowther, just 24 years old, in the South tower -- the man in the red bandana who spent his final moments helping strangers to safety before the towers fell. It’s the resilience of the firehouse on Eighth Avenue -- patriots who lost more than a dozen men, but who still suit up every day as the “Pride of Midtown.” It’s the love of a daughter -- Payton Wall of New Jersey -- whose father, in his last moments on the phone from the towers, told her, “I will always be watching over you.” It’s the resolve of those Navy SEALS who made sure justice was finally done, who served as we must live as a nation -- getting each other’s backs, looking out for each other, united, one mission, one team. It’s the ultimate sacrifice of men and women who rest for eternity not far from here, in gentle green hills in perfect formation -- Americans who gave their lives in faraway places so that we can be here today, strong and free and proud. It’s all of us -- every American who gets up each day, and lives our lives, carries on. Because as Americans, we do not give in to fear. We will preserve our freedoms and the way of life that makes us a beacon to the world. 'Let not steadfast love and faithfulness forsake you…write them on the tablet of your heart.' And how we conduct ourselves as individuals and as a nation, we have the opportunity each and every day to live up to the sacrifice of those heroes that we lost. May God bless the memory of the loved ones here and across the country. They remain in our hearts today. May He watch over these faithful families and all who protect us. And may God forever bless the United States of America."
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All Hands News Bulletin:
September 16, 2016
M/T/W/TH LUNCH class from 1145-1300 Mon/Wed EVENING class from 1630-1900 Mon/Wed EVENING class from 1630-1900
GATEWAY TO ITALIAN PROGRAM
Command, Department or Organization: Navy College Office Point of Contact Name: Patrizia Tedesco, CTC site coordinator Point of Contact Phone Number: 624-4306 Point of Contact Email Address: sigonella@europe.ctcd.edu Additional Information: All eligible Navy Active Duty and DoN civilians stationed in Sigonella now have an opportunity to enroll through Central Texas College (CTC) and learn the Italian language through the Gateway to Italian program. The Navy's Center for Language, Regional Expertise and Culture (CLREC) pays for this 8 week class, if approved. The class is being offered through CTC, however, you do not have to be enrolled in CTC to take the class and you do not receive college credit. We MUST have your SF-182 requesting funding NLT 7 October 2016. The form can be requested from your command, CTC, or the Navy College Office. The deadline to sign up for the class will be October 7th and the class will begin October 24 and run for 8 weeks. There are different options for you to take the class. The class offerings are as follows: LEVEL I Tue/Thurs MORNING class from 0900-1130 (NAS 1 Bldg.318) Tue/Thurs EVENING class from 1630-1900 (NAS 1 Fleet & Family room) Tue/Thurs EVENING class from 1630-1900 (NAS 2 Public Works training room) LEVEL II Mon/Wed MORNING class from 0900-1130 (NAS 1 Bldg.318)
(NAS 1 Bldg.318) (NAS 1 Fleet & Family room) (NAS 2 Public Works training room)
LIFE INSURANCE OPEN SEASON FOR DOD CIVILIAN EMPLOYEES
For the first time in 12 years, the Federal Employees' Group Life Insurance (FEGLI) Program is having an open season from SEPTEMBER 1, 2016 to SEPTEMBER 30, 2016. If you are a Federal employee eligible for FEGLI, you can elect any coverage that FEGLI offers during the month of September this year. If you would like to make changes to your existing life insurance benefits, be sure to elect ALL coverage, not just the coverage you want to add or increase. Any coverage you do not elect is waived or cancelled. If you do not wish to make any changes to your current FEGLI benefits, no action is required. You do not need to be currently enrolled in FEGLI to elect coverage during the Open Season and there is no medical examination required or medical questions to be answered in order to enroll. Elections made during FEGLI Open Season have a one-year delayed effective date. This means that the coverage you elect in the September 2016 FEGLI Open Season will be effective on the first day of the first full pay period on or after October 1, 2017, as long as you meet the pay and duty status requirements. Your new premiums will be effective when your new coverage is effective which means you will not pay your new premiums during the one-year waiting period. For more information about FEGLI Open Season please visit https://www.opm.gov/healthcareinsurance/life-insurance/open-season/. Inorder to make the changes or add insurance options, it's as easy as logging in to your EBIS account and making the desired changes through the "Transactions" section.
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: September 5 - 12, 2016
Ristorante Bella Etna
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.
Dinner: $4.85 Mon - Fri: 4 - 6 p.m. Weekend / Holiday: 4-6 p.m.
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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SECDEF to Host Worldwide Troop Talk The Secretary of Defense will host his secThe Secretary of Defense will host his second Worldwide Troop Talk Wednesday, Sept. 21 at 11:00 a.m. Eastern Time. “Force of the Future” is this year’s theme and will feature live and prerecorded questions from service members worldwide, which will then be streamed via www.Defense.gov and broadcast live throughout the American Forces Radio and Television Service network from the Pentagon Briefing Room in Arlington, VA. Your support is vital to promote this event
and ensure a balanced representation of all our military service departments. The Worldwide Troop Talk enables service members to interact directly with the Department's top leader on key issues that affect each of them. Service members may participate in the event through remote satellite uplinks or Skype. In addition to service members asking questions directly, they will also be encouraged to submit questions via Facebook, Twitter @ #AskSecDef or email to AskSecDef@mail.mil.
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Navy Lodge Sigonella Celebrates Hospitality Week By Elizabeth Leavitt Navy Lodge Sigonella
NAS SIGONELLA, Sicily – To recognize Navy Lodge housekeeping, front desk and maintenance staff for the tireless work they do each day in support of military families, Navy Lodge Sigonella is participating in Hospitality Week, September 19-23. “My Navy Lodge staff does so much throughout the year to make sure our guests have a clean and comfortable stay at Navy Lodge Sigonella,” said Elizabeth Leavitt, General Manager. “This week allows our associates to show off their housekeeping and guest service skills and have fun at the same time.” Navy Lodges worldwide are planning several activities such as health and safety awareness, mummy wrapping contests, plunger javelin throw, dust bunny contest, appreciation luncheons, toilet seat basketball, dust pan relay races and much more. Navy Lodge Sigonella will host an appreciation luncheon, broom hockey, towel animal contest, and much more. Navy Lodges offer family suites and oversized guest rooms as well as lobbies that provide comfort and create a fun social atmosphere adding value to the guest experience. Guests can also enjoy the weekly Manager’s Reception held every Wednesday, Free Wi-Fi and newspaper daily in the lobby as well as convenient onbase parking while staying at a Navy Lodge. Most Navy Lodges also accept cats and dogs up to 50 pounds. To make a reservation at a Navy Lodge, call 800-6289466 (800-NAVY-INN), 24 hours a day, seven days a week or go online at www.navy-lodge.com.
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Volcano Preparedness From American Red Cross Sigonella
There is a unique geological feature in Sicily that represents danger as well as majestic beauty. It is the volcano known as Mt. Etna. The name Etna is derived from the Phoenician word for ‘furnace’ and the volcano has the distinction of having the longest written record of observed volcanic eruptions dating back to about 1400 BCE. It was created as a result of the movement of the earth’s outermost layer, a layer of constantly moving solid ‘slabs’ known as tectonic plates. These plates are able to move relative to each other because they rest atop a mantle of semisolid molten material called the Asthenosphere. According to the U.S. Geological Survey, more than 80% of the world’s volcanoes occur along or near these tectonic plates. Sicily is geologically situated atop the Eurasian tectonic plate which overrides the adjacent African plate. Mt. Etna was formed as a result of the accumulation of molten magma migrating up from the Asthenosphere at the junction of these two tectonic plates over the past 500,000 years and it is the largest and most active volcano in Europe. In recent years, the eruptions of Mt. Etna have been relatively subtle and without consequence. However, over the centuries there has been extensive loss of life and property due to explosive and devastating eruptions. The worst of these occurred in 1669 with an estimated 20,000 lives lost and thousands more made homeless. Some hazards we may face at NAS Sigonella as a result of a volcanic eruptions are pyroclastic flows (fast moving hot rock and gas), lahars (fast moving volcanic debris and mud), and tephra (forcefully ejected rock and ash fallout). According to the U.S. Geological Survey, the lava that flows from an erupting volcano travels at a slow enough speed to allow for a timely evacuation. The most significant threat related to lava would be that of secondary fires started by the lava flow. Pyroclastic flows and lahars can travel at much higher speeds (up to 80km/hr) and destroy everything in their path within a relatively close distance to the volcano (1020 km). However, tephra represents a greater danger with a wider impact due to the distribution and composition of the ejected material. Tephra, or ash cloud, creates hazards such as falling objects (rocks, trees, and other material), loss of agricultural land if deposited material is greater than 10cm deep, equipment failure and health problems due to finegrained particles suspended in the air, and roof collapse due to ash accumulation. The ancient city of Pompeii is the best historical example of the damage that can be caused by tephra (NAS Sigonella is
three times further from Mt. Etna than Pompeii is from Mt. Vesuvius). Because of these threats it is vital to prepare and to heed evacuation warnings when they are issued. The American Red Cross recommends preparing for emergencies caused by volcanoes by learning, inquiring, and preparing. First, learn about the hazards associated with volcanoes that may affect where your work and live. Next, inquire about and know the NAS Sigonella warning systems, emergency plans, and how you can access information/
official guidance and be prepared. Lastly, prepare both an evacuation plan (with a primary and backup route) and emergency communication plan in case family members get separated. Prepare a gobag with supplies that include: a flashlight (with extra batteries), first aid kit, emergency food and water supply (72-hours/per-person), essential medicines, a dust masks, goggles, and sturdy shoes. For more information on volcano disaster preparedness visit http://www.redcross.org/prepare/ disaster/volcano
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