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Vol. 34 No. 10

Seabee Ball 2017: Celebrating 75 Years of “Can Do”

Sailors and guests eat hors d'oeuvres and socialize at the 2017 Seabee Ball at Ricevimenti Oasis in Acireale, Sicily, on March 11. The Seabees celebrated their 75th birthday with a dinner, guest speakers, prize giveaways and reenlisted two of their own. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Christopher Gordon/Released) By nicole Ybarra NAS Sigonella Public Affairs

ACIREALE, Sicily – On March 11, the Seabees celebrated 75 years of “Can do” heritage at Ricevimenti Oasis 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 5 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 ear-

ly 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. However, 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. At this year’s Seabee Ball, Sailors paid tribute to POW/MIA and fallen comrades, honoring their sacrifice and vowing to never forget. Dinner and

ADFD Event Schedule for March 17 - 25

dancing followed remarks by guest speaker, Capt. Scott P. Raymond, CEC, Executive Office, Naval Facilities Command Europe Africa Southwest Asia. This year’s event was the culmination of almost a year of planning and fundraising by the Sigonella Seabee Ball Association which took part in fundraising events throughout the year such as Red, White and Boom!, AutumnFest, hosted bake sales and more in order to put on a memorable event for the 75th Seabee birthday. Thank you to the Seabee Ball Association: President: EA1 (SCW) Brandon Stafford Vice President: EA1 (SCW, AW) Patrick Russell Secretary: UT3 Maria Lopes Treasurer: CE3 Kayla Collins FRIDAY, MARCH 17: Car Wash 1400-1800 Near Marinai Main Gate SATURDAY, MARCH 18: Base 2 Base Run Vendor Booth 0800-1400 NAS 1 Near ITT Bagging at the Commissary 1100-1600 TUESDAY, MARCH 21: Jail & Bail 0830-1230 Near NAS 2 Water Fountain Lunch Sale 1100-1300 AIMD/VP-45 Parking Lot Near Flight Line WEDNESDAY, MARCH 22: Rotator Food Sale 1830 NAS 2 Air Terminal

Commanding Officer Capt. Brent Trickl (center) helps to cut the cake at the kick off event at the NAS 2 turf field hosted by the Active Duty Fund Drive (ADFD) in support of the Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society (NMCRS). The ADFD is held every March and features a month filled with activities designed to raise awareness and financial support for NMCRS programs. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Michelle Sabangan/Released)

THURSDAY, MARCH 23: Lunch Sale 1100-1300 AIMD/VP-45 Parking Lot Near Flight Line Bingo Food Sale 1800 NAS 1 Connections

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Direct Line

Command Master Chief Mike Kaszubowski Saluti Sigonella, First, Happy Birthday, Seabees! Seventy-fiveyears-old and still going strong. I attended the awesome Seabee Ball last weekend and let me tell you, it was a great event surrounded by really awesome leaders, Sailors and family members. Seabees are an integral part of this base and their work ethic never ceases to amaze me. CAN DO Seabees and Happy Birthday! Recently, many First Classes found out if they are E7 selection board eligible. We conducted the E6, E5 and E4 exam and we are in the middle of a huge multi-nation exercise! Good luck to everyone who took the exam and I am excited to see the results in a few months. We also just wrapped up the Combined Federal Campaign with amazing results. The community of Sigonella raised a ton of money and as soon as we have the final amount I will be sure to let everyone know. Great job, Sigonella! With that being said, the Active Duty Fund Drive in support of the Navy and Marine Corps Relief Society (NMCRS) is in full effect. For 113 years, the NMCRS has been there for Sailors and Marines who faced family emergencies, natural disasters and other unexpected life events that strain monthly budgets. The NMCRS and staff are very grateful for all of the hard work and dedication put forth in support of the mission of raising funds and awareness for the

Society and what they do to support service members. The money raised continues to support our mission of helping our Sailors, Marines, and their eligible families when they fall on challenging times. Let’s double our efforts of 2016! We can do this! April is Sexual Assault awareness month. There are many activities, BBQs, walks and trainings that will happen and I look forward to being a part of all of them. April 1st is fast approaching and that specific day has a special place in my heart as it is the birthday of the Chief Petty Officer. On April 1st, our entire mess will pause to celebrate 124 years of the United States Chief Petty Officer, our honored mess traditions and heritage, and look to our future. But we’re not just celebrating another year of chiefs serving the Navy; we’re celebrating everything it means to be the chief. Our anchors are the symbol of a culture and a way of life. Since 1893, Chiefs have been charged with the responsibility of ensuring our Sailors are the best in the world, ready to carry out our Navy’s mission when our nation calls. We welcome that responsibility and lead by example with pride, character, and loyalty, a strong commitment to leadership, our core values, and the Navy ethos. I look forward to cutting the cake with every Chief here in Sigonella – we all have much to be proud of!

As always Sigonella, Lead yourself exceptionally well, Create opportunities for others to succeed and Have a positive attitude. See you around the base.

Commanding Officer's Suggestion Box The ICE/CO Suggestion Box is for our community and Commanding Officer to discuss, with an eye toward constant improvement, how we are excelling* and how we can improve**. The community is strongly encouraged to leave contact information when submitting comments. This ensures that a response will come directly to you. The Signature and NASSIG Facebook Page typically publish comments and responses for the benefit of the Sigonella community. Comments/suggestions are useful when objective, constructive, and specific. ICE/CO Suggestion Box is NOT a forum for mean-spirited attacks. Anonymous comments will be published only if they benefit the greater community at large. * If you submit a "BZ" about a specific person or department, PLEASE PROVIDE YOUR NAME in order to ensure comment authenticity and therefore publicly recognize employees or organizations. ** The Commanding Officer will ensure a response to all signed comments/suggestions and the vast majority of anonymous ones but reserves the right to disregard those comments/suggestions disinterested in the spirit of the program! There are two ways to submit; go to: 1) Interactive Customer Evaluation (ICE) home page on a One-Net computer at: http://ice.disa.mil, All Sigonella services are found under the Navy Europe Listing in the scroll-down menu. – or – 2) NAS Sigonella's website www.cnic.navy.mil/Sigonella, go to the "About" drop down menu and click on "CO Suggestion Box".

Interactive Customer Evaluation Comment regarding “MWR Facilities”:

I will start by saying the MWR team does a great job of providing services to service members. My primary complaint is the accessibility of MWR fitness facilities. For those who work a 12-hour shift, it is nearly impossible, especially on the weekends (NAS 1 closes at 1730 and NAS 2 closes at 1900 on weekends) to make it to the gym. Not being able to work out has a direct impact on overall fitness and PRT scores. In addition, the NAS 2 fitness center is extremely overpopulated. It is natural for there to be peak hours at any fitness center, but I feel that this could be alleviated by offering expanded hours. It would be great if the fitness centers were open 24 hours. If 24-hour access is not feasible, then an expansion of hours would be extremely beneficial to the community. I know there was recently an increase in the hours, however, there are still people who aren’t able to take full advantage of all of the great services MWR has to offer. Sincerely, MASN Guregian

Response:

Dear MASN Guregian, I appreciate your feedback as well as your patronage of our MWR Fitness facilities. As you correctly stated, the MWR Fitness mission is to enhance the physical readiness of both our Sailors and Marines so that they are fit for duty. Beginning in FY16, in accordance with authorization from CNIC, one fitness center per installation is authorized to expand operational hours in excess of the program standard of 90 hours per week. Accordingly, the NAS 1 Fitness Center maintained the core operational hours of 90 per week; whereas, in April of last year, the NAS 2 Fitness Centers hours were expanded to 109 hours per week to help meet the increased demands. Additionally, in response to feedback from a recent customer focus group, MWR further expanded their weekend evening hours at NAS 2 on a trial basis

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"ICE" continued from Page 2 for the entire month of February to gain a better understanding of customer needs/wants through actual usage. What's more, as the influx of personnel continues at NAS Sigonella, MWR will continue to keep a close eye on patronage in order to best meet the needs of the community. Regarding your concern for the overcrowding at the NAS 2 facility, MWR Fitness is currently working on a plan for a more efficient and streamlined facility in order to better accommodate patrons. This will include some new equipment, with the focus being on functional fitness, as well as a re-organization of the current layout. You can expect to see some of these exciting changes during FY17. I am confident that the changes will be well received by the community. If you have additional inquiries on this subject, then please contact the MWR Fitness Director, Bill Gatlin, who can be reached at 6244488 (or +39-095-56-4488) or via email at fitness_sigonella@ eu.navy.mil.

Comment regarding “Take 5”:

I’ve been here for over a year and frequently visit Take 5. In the past year, I’ve noticed significant degradation to the facilities. I’ve seen water leaks and big holes above the toilets (one of which is broken) which have gone unrepaired for months. When I inquired at the front desk, I noticed a plastic tarp hanging over the ceiling which had been there for months and now has mildew inside. Plastic buckets, dirty mildew tarps, peeling paint, holes in the wall, leaking toilets – just gross! The other day during lunch I waited 10 minutes to use the facilities because there was a line to use the only working toilet. I ended up just going to the gym. Take 5 is one of the few places on base

where I can relax and feel comfortable. If the bathroom looks that bad, and hasn't been fixed, what's going to happen when other areas at Take 5 start having problems? Despite all of these issues, I would like to reiterate that the MWR staff is great and extremely helpful but something needs to be done.

Response:

Thank you for taking the time to offer your input on ways to continue to improve the quality of life on NAS 2. Our goal through Take 5 and the Liberty Program is to provide a first class, alcohol-free, environment where patrons can relax and recharge. Over the last few months, the Take 5 staff has placed several trouble calls in regards to the roof, toilet, and water leaking in the women's restroom. These calls are followed up on a regular basis with the Public Works Department (PWD). However, the roofing issue is more severe than expected and requires an actual project to be put in place to repair it. While this is a top priority for PWD, this project is competing with other projects on base. In December, as a temporary fix, a tarp was placed over the ceiling to prevent water and ceiling tiles from falling on patrons. The toilet leak which was initially deemed a routine fix was elevated to an emergency and was fixed by the PW plumbers on Feb. 13. Again, we apologize for the current condition of the Take 5 women's restroom and are working diligently with PW to get these issues fixed. We hope that you will continue to patronize Take 5 and take full advantage of all of the great MWR programs and services offered here in Sigonella. If you have additional questions or concerns about Take 5 or the Liberty Program, please contact Liberty and Deployed Forces Coordinator, Ms. Ivory Harris at 624-5602 (+39-095-56-5602) or via email at ivory.harris@eu.navy.mil.

Name: Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Dick Young Dept: Armed Forces Network Hometown: San Diego, Calif. An invisible wave travels through your car and hits you at roughly 10 kilohertz, then continues up through your body and into the air, where it travels up, up, up into the atmosphere and eventually into the great beyond. That invisible wave is radio DJ Captain Fantastic, broadcasting his radio show in the afternoon to the civilians, contractors, service members and their families working at NAS Sigonella. Captain Fantastic, AKA Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Dick Young, checked in January 2017. NAS Sigonella is his second duty station, coming from USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) out of Newport News, Va. “It’s pretty interesting and definitely a change of pace coming from a ship,” said Young. “We were pretty high speed on the ship and now getting here it’s not necessarily slow it’s just a different kind of busy.” Young really enjoys his job so far. “Being able to meet people is my favorite part of this job,” said Young. “If I want to talk about something on my show I just go out and get in contact with someone and get them on air. It’s cool that voice gives you the opportunity to talk about what you want to talk about and spread what information you think is pertinent.” When the clock hits 6:00 p.m. Young hangs up his headphones, heads out of

the station, and can be typically found volunteering with the USO, Red Cross or even assisting with the swim team when the season’s right. “I’m a qualified Search and Rescue (SAR) swimmer so I was helping coach the swim team,” said Young. “The season’s over now but I’m looking forward to coaching next season – it’s something I’m pretty passionate about.” When he's not volunteering his time with organizations outside of work, Young likes to keep active and spend his time outdoors. “This base is a lot newer than the one

I came from and they do a really good job of keeping it clean,” said Young. “So I’ve been running a lot. It’s a perfect location.” On top of his active lifestyle, Young enjoys vlogging and takes his camera most places he goes. “It's the 'Hub of the Med' and it really is a great place to be stationed,” said Young. “That’s why I started my vlog before I got out here because I understood how cool it is. A lot of people, whether you’re in the military or a civilian, will never have an opportunity like this in their life. I just try to take advantage of it, travel as much as I can and showcase that through my vlog.”

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THE SIGNATURE U.S. NAVAL AIR STATION SIGONELLA Commanding Officer Capt. Brent Trickel Executive Officer Cmdr. Charles G. McKinney II Command Master Chief CMDCM Mike Kaszubowski EDITORIAL Public Affairs Officer Lt. Andriana Genualdi andriana.genualdi@eu.navy.mil Assistant Public Affairs Officer Nicole Ybarra nicole.ybarra@eu.navy.mil Community Relations Officer Dott. Alberto Lunetta alberto.lunetta.it@eu.navy.mil PAO Staff Writers \ Photographers MC2 Christopher Gordon Christopher.Gordon@eu.navy.mil CONTACT US Naval Air Station Sigonella, Sicily thesig@eu.navy.mil DSN 624-5440; 095-86-5440 PSC 812 Box 7, FPO, AE 09627-0001 PUBLISHER Stampa Generale S.r.l., Sig. Bruno Brandi, Publisher, Naval Support Activity Capodichino (Naples), Italy stampagenerale@tin.it Tel. 081-568-7884 Fax 081-568-7887 This civilian enterprise (CE) newspaper is an authorized publication for members of the military services overseas. Contents of The Signature are not necessarily the official views of, or endorsed by, the U.S. Government, the Department of Defense (DoD), or the U.S. Navy. The appearance of advertising in this newspaper, including inserts or supplements, does not constitute endorsement by the DoD or Stampa Generale S.r.l., of the products or services advertised. Everything advertised in this publication shall be made available for purchase, use or patronage without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, physical handicap, political affiliation or any other non-merit factorof the purchaser, user or patron. A confirmed violation or rejection of this equal opportunity policy by an advertiser will result in the refusal to print advertising from that source until the violation is corrected. The Signature is published weekly by Stampa Generale S.r.l., Sig. Bruno Brandi, Publisher, Naval Support Activity, Capodichino (Naples), Italy. Tel. 081-568-7884. Fax 081-568-7887. E-mail: stampagenerale@tin.it. Editorial submissions are welcomed from all Naval Air Station Sigonella departments, divisions and tenant commands. Editorial submissions should be sent to the Public Affairs Office via thesig@ eu.navy.mil, guard mail stop #68 or handdelivered to our office no later than the close of business on the Friday proceeding the expected publication date. All articles submitted by non-staff members will be considered contributing writers. The Signature will not publish any anonymous articles. All advertisements in this publication are the property of Stampa Generale S.r.l. Any reproduction of advertisements in The Signature is unauthorized without the written consent of the publisher.

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Dynamic Manta 17 Media Day at Sigonella

Lt. Cmdr. Scott Hudson, mission commander for Patrol Squadron (VP) 45, explains the capabilities of the P-8 Poseidon aircraft and the role it will play during NATO's Submarine Warfare Exercise Dynamic Manta 2017 (DYMA 17) to media. DYMA 17 builds a resilient anti-submarine warfare capability among NATO Allies with realistic training in challenging scenarios in order to enhance interoperability and tactical proficiency of participating units. (U.S. Navy Photo by Chief Mass Communication Specialist Jessica Vargas/Released)

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Safety Tips for Proper Lifting By NAS Sigonella Safety Office

Preparing to Lift • Do you need help? Get help if needed (more people, lift equipment) • Do you need to stretch before preparing to lift? • Determine the load capacity • Determine your ability to handle the load • Wear safe shoes • Wear gloves to protect your hands if the surface is rough • Make sure you have a clear walkway

Making the Lift • Center the load between your legs or shoulders • Always bend with your legs • Keep your back straight • Lift with your legs (You can feel your leg muscles doing the work) • Keep the load close to your body. (Hug the object you are lifting)

Moving the Load • Keep your back as vertical as possible • Keep the load close to you • Don’t twist your body – move your feet • When lowering your load, bend with the knees and keep the back straight • Remember to follow these rules of lifting and you will give your back a break rather than breaking your back. Please contact the safety office at 624-5630 for more information.

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Salemi Honors St. Joseph with Decorated Altars this Weekend Story by Alberto Lunetta

As March 19 (St. Joseph’s Day) draws nears, Catholic communities across Sicily prepare for the festival which honors St. Joseph, the "just man" – as he is called in Matthew 1:19 – and "Patron of Workers" through the traditional altars which are decorated with bread and food in fulfillment of a promise made or a favor granted by the saint. In Salemi, a small medieval town in Trapani province, the St. Joseph altars represent a long-standing custom and a sign of devotion that is handed down from generation to generation. Altars are set up in private houses and at the main historic places of the town. Bread as staple food and a religious symbol is at the center of this heartfelt celebration which honors St. Joseph, which will be held through March 26. Bread making tradition in this area has a rich history. According to legend, the Elymians who were the inhabitants of the western part of Sicily during the Bronze Age and Classical antiquity, used "elumos," an ancient grain, to bake bread. Some historians maintain that Trojans, who also colonized the island, also made bread from roasted spelt, which was ground into flour. Salemi townspeople have been keeping this tradition alive through the centuries until today. The town boasts one of the most important traditions of votive offerings of bread in Sicily, which was recently recognized by UNESCO, which included Salemi in its world heritage list. Breads are baked into elaborate shapes of flowers, animals, garlands, craftsman's tools, religious objects, etc. It is a form of art that is handed down from father to son. Bread holds a religious significance in modern rural Sicily as it still linked to the devotion towards San Giuseppe (St. Joseph), who is considered the protector of the needy and the family. In Sicily, San Giuseppe is honored through the custom of decorating homemade altars and setting up tables with local food that is symbolically offered to the poor and needy and later to visitors. Unlike the majority of religious festivals that are usually hosted by churches, these celebrations are mainly held inside the devotees' homes that are turned for the occasion into "private and cozy sanctuaries." According to tradition, the number of items on the altar can't be less than 19 or more than 101. In Salemi, elaborate, "bread altars" became a form of art. Since the 19th century, the "Cene di San Giuseppe" (St. Joseph Dinners) also called the "St. Joseph's Tables" are prepared for the festival that is held on March 19. Every year, the planning of this festival requires a lot of time and financial resources. The organization of the St. Joseph Tables indeed relies on the talents and effort of local volunteers, especially the ones from the Pro Loco tourist office. The tables and the altars will be on display through March 26 at several venues throughout the city's historic center. But the celebration's highlight is the "Invito dei santi" (Invitation to the Saints) tradition that will be held at midday, from March 17 thru 19 in private houses in the historic heart (Piazza Dittatura). It consists of a banquet offered by devotees to a group of children who symbolize the Holy Family and includes "101courses," all of them meatless and cereal-based, because of Lenten obligations. There will be spaghetti mixed with olive oil, breadcrumbs, sugar, cinnamon and parsley, pumpkin-based specialties, fried fish, sardines, different kinds of cakes (Pignolate, cannoli, cassata etc.) and vegetarian omelets (filled with either potatoes, eggplants, broccoli, mushrooms, asparagus, fennel, etc), orange salads and more. The hosting devotee is someone who shows gratitude and reverence to St. Joseph for a miracle or an intercession that the saint had granted them. The saint's help is invoked for the healing from a sickness or just to express devotion. The preparation of the dinner begins a month before the festival. Three children, referred to as "Santi" (saints) or "Virgineddi" (virgins) who depict the Holy Family, are invited to the meal to celebrate the holiday. St. Joseph is indeed revered as the saint of Providence and the patron and protector of the

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The “Festa di san Giuseppe” (Saint Joseph Festival), which is held all over Italy on March 19th, is celebrated in Salemi with a picturesque religious festival featuring altars decorated with elaborate breads and food that are prepared by devotees in private houses and in public venues to fulfill a promise or give thanks for a favor granted. The festival also features cultural events, live music, tours to the local museums and arts & crafts. (Photo by Salemi Tourist Office )

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Rating Expert? Your Knowledge is Needed to Write Advancement Exams by Ed Barker Naval Education and Training Professional Development Center Public Affairs

PENSACOLA, Fla. (NNS) -- Active duty Navy chiefs (E7 - E9) interested in shaping the future of their ratings are needed to serve as Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) for upcoming Advancement Examination Readiness Reviews (AERRs). Naval Administrative Message (NAVADMIN) 058/17, released on March 8, announced the AERR schedule for April to Sept. 2017. Based on this schedule, AERR panel members working as fleet SMEs for their respective ratings develop E4 - E7 rating advancement exams for future cycles. Navy chiefs (E7 to E9) on active duty, Full Time Support (FTS) and reservists on Active Duty for Special Work (ADSW) are encouraged to apply and take part in the process. "The knowledge that our fleet experts bring to the reviews is invaluable, as that's what makes the exams relevant and identifies a Sailor with the right skills to select for advancement," said Naval Education and Training Professional Development Center (NETPDC) Command Master Chief, Master Chief Electronics Technician, Nuclear Power (SS) James Berhalter. "AERRs give chiefs direct input toward shaping their community - participants have a say in what their reliefs need to know." AERRs vary in length between one-

to-two weeks and exam readiness reviews are held throughout the year with each specific rating being reviewed on an annual basis. The reviews are held at NETPDC at Saufley Field in Pensacola, Fla. AERR Participants receive temporary additional duty (TAD) orders from their parent command, paid for by NETPDC. Master Chief Culinary Specialist (SW/SS) Stephen Boos, lead instructor for the Navy Field Management Team at the Fleet Logistics Center Norfolk is currently participating in his second Culinary Specialist AERR. "There is no more rewarding thing you can do than write the Navy exam,"

said Boos. "To be able to give back to the junior Sailors and basically handselect the next generation of your reliefs - writing exams is the way to do that." To take part in the AERR process, log into NKO then use the following link: https://www.nko.navy.mil/group/ navy-advancement-center/mycpo. This link provides the scheduled dates for each rating, including eligibility and nomination package requirements, and other pertinent information regarding AERR events. Nominations to participate in AERRs must be endorsed by the command master chief, senior chief or chief of the boat as well as the commanding officer or officer in

MISAWA, Japan (March 2, 2017) Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Handling) 2nd Class Ron Peter Magan, assigned to Naval Air Facility Misawa, takes the Navy-wide E-6 advancement exam onboard Misawa Air Base. (U.S. Navy photo by Senior Chief Mass Communication Specialist Ryan C. Delcore/Released)

charge for submission to NETPDC. NAVADMIN 058/17 provides additional information and a listing of ratings scheduled for the next six months. Normally, four-to-eight nominees will be selected for each AERR conference. NETPDC coordinates with respective rating learning centers and community sponsors to select the best nominees. Selections of fleet SMEs for the AERRs will be made 45 days prior to each review and selectees will be notified by NETPDC via e-mail. NETPDC's mission is to provide products and services that enable and enhance education, training, career development, and personnel advancement throughout the Navy. Primary elements of the command include the Voluntary Education (VOLED) Department, the Navy Advancement Center (NAC) and the Resources Management Department. For more information about the Navy Advancement Center and the Navy Enlisted Advancement System, visit https://www.facebook.com/NavyAdvancement-Center/ For more information on NETPDC visit www.netc.navy.mil/netc/netpdc/ Default.htm For more information, visit www. navy.mil, www.facebook.com/usnavy, or www.twitter.com/usnavy. For more news from Naval Education And Training Professional Development And Technology Center, visit www.navy.mil/local/NETPDTC.

US Navy, JMSDF Complete Annual Bilateral Training Exercise MultiSail 17 by Lt. j.g. Soon Kwon USS McCampbell (DDG 85) Public Affairs

APRA HARBOR, Guam (NNS) -- Commander, Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 15 and the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) completed the annual bilateral training exercise MultiSail 17, March 10. The six-day exercise consisted of surface action group maneuvers, anti-submarine training, and various other events which tested warfighting capabilities of each participant. The MultiSail 17 participants included forwarddeployed Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyers USS Barry (DDG 52), USS Fitzgerald (DDG 62), USS Stethem (DDG 63), USS McCampbell (DDG 85), and USS Mustin (DDG 89); JMSDF surface units JS Ikazuchi (DD 107) and JS Hatakaze (DD 171); and helicopters from Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 51. Capt. Jeffrey A. Bennett, commander, DESRON 15, led the exercise and was embarked aboard Mustin for the duration of the exercise. "MultiSail is a great opportunity to conduct complex operations at sea between our ships in DESRON 15, CTF (Commander, Task Force) 70 fixed and rotary wing aviation squadrons, CTF 72 maritime patrol aircraft, JMSDF partners, and U.S. Air Force aircraft," said Capt. Jeff Bennett, commander, DESRON 15. "Being able to work bilaterally with the JMSDF not only strengthens our ties with Japan but it gives us an advantage in our

tactics, capability and develops regional capabilities that provide a full range of options to succeed in defense everyone's interests." During the six-day exercise, U.S. Navy and JMSDF units improved interoperability skills through detecting, locating, tracking and engaging units at sea, in the air, on land, and underwater in response to a range of mission areas. Unlike previous MultiSail exercises, MultiSail 17 included in-port and at-sea training by personnel from the Naval Surface and Mine Warfighting Development Center (NSMWDC). "MultiSail 17 provided a great opportunity to improve our tactical abilities with the help of Warfare Tactics Instructors from SMWDC," said Cmdr. Ed Angelinas, McCampbell's commanding officer. "The exercise also helped us improve our interoperability skills through our interactions with JMSDF counterparts." The U.S. Navy conducts similar exercises with the JMSDF throughout the year. The lessons learned from exercises like MultiSail 17 will assist the U.S. Navy and JMSDF to develop regional capabilities that provide a full range of options in defense of their interests and those of their allies and partners around the world. For more information, visit http://www.navy.mil, http://www.facebook.com/usnavy, or http://www.twitter. com/usnavy. For more news from Commander, Task Force 70, visit http://www.navy.mil/local/ctf70/.

WATERS SOUTH OF JAPAN (March 7, 2017) A medium-long range surface-to-air missile launches from the missile deck of the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Mustin (DDG 89) during MultiSail 17. The bilateral training exercise improves interoperability between the U.S. and Japanese forces. This exercise benefits from realistic, shared training enhancing our ability to work together to confront any contingency. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Christopher A. Veloicaza/Released)

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Poland: Going Back to My Roots by CMC Mike Kaszubowski

Another check off the bucket list complete! My family and I recently took a trip to Warsaw, Poland. As if my name doesn’t already give it away, I myself have Polish roots so this trip meant a lot to me. Although a little cold and snowy, it didn’t stop us from seeing everything we wanted to see. Poland is rich in history and its sites are truly amazing. Here is a little history on Poland. Poland is a country in Central Europe, situated between the Baltic Sea in the north and two mountain ranges (the Sudetes and Carpathian Mountains) in the south. Bordered by Germany to the west; the Czech Republic and Slovakia to the south; Ukraine and Belarus to the east; and the Baltic Sea, Kaliningrad Oblast (a Russian exclave) and Lithuania to the north. The total area of Poland is 312,679 square kilometers making it the 69th largest country in the world and the 9th largest in Europe. With a population of over 38.5 million people, Poland is the 34th most populous country in the world, the 8th most populous country in Europe and the sixth most populous member of the European Union. Poland is a unitary state divided into 16 administrative subdivisions, and its capital and largest city is Warsaw. The establishment of a Polish state can be traced back to 966, when Mieszko I, ruler of a territory roughly coextensive with that of present-day Poland, converted to Christianity. The Kingdom of Poland was founded in 1025, and in 1569 it cemented a longstanding political association with the Grand Duchy of Lithuania by signing the Union of Lublin. This union formed the Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth, one of the largest and most populous countries of 16th and 17th century Europe. Once a leading European power with a uniquely progressive political system, the Commonwealth ceased to exist as an independent state, following several territorial partitions among Prussia, the Russian Empire, and Austria from 1772 to 1795. Poland regained its independence in 1918 at the end of World War I, reconstituting much of its historical territory as the Second Polish Republic.

In September 1939, World War II started with the invasion of Poland by Nazi Germany, followed shortly thereafter by invasion by the Soviet Union, both in accordance with the Molotov–Ribbentrop Pact. More than six million Polish citizens died in the war. After the war, Poland's borders were shifted westwards under the terms of the Potsdam Conference. With the backing of the Soviet Union, a communist puppet government was formed, and after a falsified referendum in 1946, the People's Republic of Poland was established as a Soviet satellite state. During the Revolutions of 1989 Poland's Communist government was overthrown and Poland adopted a new constitution establishing itself as a democracy, informally called the Third Polish Republic. Despite the large number of casualties and destruction the country experienced during World War II, Poland has managed to preserve much of its rich cultural wealth, including 14 UNESCO World Heritage Sites and 54 Historical Monuments, among many other objects of cultural heritage. Since the early 1990s, when the transition to a primarily market-based economy began, Poland has achieved a "very high" ranking on the Human Development Index, as well as improving economic freedom. Poland is a democratic country, which was categorized by the World Bank as having a high-income economy, and is ranked in the top 30 for standard of living. Furthermore, it is visited by approximately 16 million tourists every year which makes it the 16th most visited country in the world. Poland is ranked 19th on the list of the safest countries in the world to live in. I loved Poland and everything it had to offer. The museums, food, UNESCO sites and people were just awesome. We even managed to take a train to Krakow for the day. A truly affordable place to visit, I highly encourage you to go and visit during your tour here in Italy. Warsaw and Krakow were amazing and we were never bored as there are so many things to do. Off to the next adventure.

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NAS SIGONELLA COMMUNITY PAGE VEHICLE SAFETY TIPS

All Hands News Bulletin:

YOUTH BASEBALL COACHES NEEDED

Command, Department or Organization: Criminal Investigation Division (CID) Point of Contact Name: Inv. Christopher Knight Point of Contact Phone Number: +39-366-638-7196 Point of Contact Email Address: Christopher.knight@eu.navy.mil Additional Information: NASSIG CRIME PREVENTION NOTE: Since 04 January 2017 there have been 17 reported vehicles that have been broken into with the biggest amount being in Motta S. Anastasia/Belpasso area. If you are a victim, report the break in to Security. You will also be asked to file a denuncia with the local Carabinieri station so that the matter can be investigated further. All residents are being asked to write down the serial numbers of your gas coupons, which is a large majority of what is being stolen. When the gas coupons are used at a gas station, they may be able to be tracked to what gas station they are being used at and from there Carabinieri can obtain surveillance footage from the gas station.

Sigonella Religious Ministries Department Worship Services

Command, Department or Organization: MWR Date of Event: 17 APR 2017 Location of Event: Marinai and NAS 1 Point of Contact Name: Eric Barge Point of Contact Phone Number: 624-1750 Point of Contact Email Address: eric.barge@eu.navy.mil Additional Information: MWR Youth Sports is looking for energetic, dedicated, and knowledgeable volunteers to coach youth baseball teams during the upcoming season. The season will run from 17 April to 3 June 2017. Practices will take place either on NAS 1 or in Marinai twice per week in the evening with games taking place on Saturday mornings. If you or someone you know is interested in coaching or want more info, please contact Eric Barge. Background checks are required and will be conducted before the season on all potential coaches.

Weekly Traffic Report: March 6 - 13, 2017

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

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Mondays AA Meeting: . . . . . . 1800-1900 Tuesdays Protestant Women of the Chapel: . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0900-1100 Daily Mass: . . . . . . . . 1130-1230 AWANA: . . . . . . . . . . 1645-1900 Youth for Christ (YFC) Youth Meeting: . . . . . . . . . . . 1200-1430 Wednesdays Protestant Men of the Chapel: . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0600-0700 Daily Mass: . . . . . . . . 1130-1230 Catholic Ladies' Guild (3rd Wednesday): .1600-1800 Thursdays Daily Mass: . . . . . . . . 1130-1230 Youth for Christ (YFC) Youth Meeting: . . . 1200-1530 Choir Practice: . . . 1630-1800 The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA): . . . . . . . . . . . . 1800-2030 Fridays Daily Mass: . . . . . . . . 1130-1230 First Friday Mass and Holy Hour: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1700-1830

Saturdays First Saturday Rosary and Mass: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1100-1200 Sundays Catholic Mass: . . . . 0900-1000 Catholic Religious Education (DoDDS): . . . . . . . . . 1045-1200 Protestant Service: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1100-1200 Latter-Day Saints Service: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1330-1600

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Wednesdays Knights of Columbus (1st Wednesdays): . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1700-1800 Protestant Women of the Chapel (PWOC): . 1800-2100 Thursdays AA Meeting: . . . . . . 1800-1900 Sundays Protestant Service and Fellowship: . . . 1800-2000

Ristorante Bella Etna

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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Recognizing Heroes During Red Cross Month By Madison kim American Red Cross Sigonella

NAS SIGONELLA, Sicily – The Sigonella American Red Cross is recognizing

Everyday Heroes in the Sigonella community during Red Cross Month. March is Red Cross Month and is the perfect

time to recognize the heroes who have helped those in need in our community. These selfless individuals have donated a large portion

of their time to the community and/or have employed their lifesaving skills to train others to respond in the event of an emergency such as a heart attack, drowning, or choking. These acts of kindness are what define an Everyday Hero – those who go above and beyond in our community. During Red Cross Month, you too can become a hero by taking these simple steps: create an emergency preparedness plan for your household or test your smoke detectors and remind your neighbors to do the same. These steps can help prevent a disaster and save your family. For further information on developing your lifesaving skills, the Sigonella Red Cross facilitates nearly 30 certification classes including CPR/First Aid, Babysitter’s Training, and Reconnection Workshops. Additionally, another way to become an every day hero is to donate your time as a volunteer with the Red Cross. We offer monthly volunteer events as well as positions in partnership with the U.S. Naval Hospital Sigonella and other organizations. We also

have openings within our Sigonella leadership team. On March 31, the Sigonella Red Cross is celebrating our Everyday Heroes at the Red Cross Annual Recognition Event. This night will recognize both Red Cross volunteers as well as heroes nominated throughout the Sigonella community for their outstanding volunteerism. This year’s theme is “Hero Round-Up” and features a BBQ. Western attire is highly encouraged! For more information, please visit us on our Facebook page (/ARCSigonella) or call us today at 624-4900. About the American Red Cross: The American Red Cross shelters, feeds and provides emotional support to victims of disasters; supplies about 40 percent of the nation's blood; teaches skills that save lives; provides international humanitarian aid; and supports military members and their families. The Red Cross is a not-for-profit organization that depends on volunteers and the generosity of the American public to perform its mission. For more information, please visit redcross.org

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GAMEZONE Treasure Island

MUTINY PARROT PIRATES PISTOL QUARTERMASTER SAIL SCHOONER SEAFARING SEAMEN SHIP SKELETON SPY-GLASS SQUIRE TRELAWNEY THE BLACK SPOT TREASURE WALRUS

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COAST COMPASS COVE CREW CUTLASS DR. LIVESEY GUINEAS HISPANIOLA ISLAND ISRAEL HANDS JIM HAWKINS JOLLY ROGER LOGBOOK LONG JOHN SILVER MAROONED MUSKET

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ADMIRAL BENBOW INN APPLE BARREL ASHORE BEACH BEN GUNN BILLY BONES BLACK DOG BUCCANEER BURIED GOLD CABIN BOY CANNON BALLS CANNONS CAPE CAPTAIN FLINT CAPTAIN SMOLLETT CHEST

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Find and circle all of the words and names from the book Treasure Island. The remaining 46 letters spell a secret message.

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"ST. JOSEPH" cont'd from Pg. 6 family and of the poor, both embodied by the invited guests. Chapel-like structures, made of wood or iron, are placed next to the tables, where the "Cena" takes place. They feature a three-tiered devotional altar surrounded by an ornamental roof-like projection framed in myrtle and laurel, and hung with lemons, oranges, and hundreds of small, ornately shaped breads. The altars also contain candles, crosses and other religious objects, flowers, select foods, a jar of wine and three large and braided breads ("Cudduri" which are divided into three categories: "Cucciddatu", "Vastuni" or Bastone di San Giuseppe" or St. Joseph's cane and "Palma" or Palm). A large framed print of St. Joseph or of the Holy Family is placed at the center of the chapel. During the banquet, believers recite monologues and prayers called "Parti." At the end of the meal, landlords offer visitors some of the food including some "blessed" bread. This popular tradition draws thousands of tourists annually. The bread altars “Cene di San Giuseppe” will be set up at the following town venues thru March 26: Palazzo Comunale (Town Hall) in Piazza Dittatura; Piazza Lampias Chiesa (church) di San Bartolomeo; Via E. Fermi; Chiesa Maria SS. della Confusione_Rione Cappuccini; Via San Leonardo_Scuola Media "G.

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Garibaldi"; # 57 Via Matteotti; Piazza Libertà, Chiesa di Sant'Antonino Piazza Libertà; # 16 Via Monaci and # 32 Viale Santa Ninfa in the town of Gibellina. A free shuttle bus will be available for visitors from March 17 thru 19. “The Saint Joseph’s Day Festival is at the heart of the life of the Salemi community. Visitors can get a chance to discover our artistic bread making tradition and enjoy the tourist attraction of our historic town,” said Domenico Venuti, the Salemi mayor. The local tourist office will offer guided tours of the altars, local museums (Mafia Museum and Campanedda Stone Museum, Mokarta Archeological area, San Miceli Basilica) and festival events including art & crafts and exhibitions and fairs. Live music will be performed from March 17 thru 19 in the historic center. Salemi, which is about four hours drive from Sigonella, is located on a hill in the heart of the Trapani province. It can be easily reached through the Catania -Palermo highway. Once in Palermo take the Palermo-Mazara del Vallo highway and exit Salemi. For more information and detailed schedules, visit h t t p s : / / w w w. f a c e b o o k . c o m / events/226939547712341/?active_ tab=about You can also contact the local tourist offices (Ufficio Turistico) located in Piazza Libertà (phone : 0924-991400 or Pro Loco Salemi: phone 0924-981426.

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Navy Lodge PCS Promotion Can Save Families Money By Kristine Sturkie NEXCOM Public Affairs

For the 11th year in a row, the Navy Lodge Program is offering permanent change of station (PCS) families a way to save money during their move. The PCS scratch-off card gives families on PCS orders the opportunity to save 10, 15, 25 or 100 percent off their PCS stay, up to 20 days, at a Navy Lodge within the continental United States. The scratch-off card may be used at the guest’s detaching command location and/or the reporting command location at any Navy Lodge in the continental U.S. All stays must be completed by Feb. 28, 2018. For families on PCS, the Navy Lodge offers guests value with room rates at an average of 45 percent below comparable civilian hotels. Navy Lodge family suites offer guests oversized rooms with living and dining areas, fully equipped kitchen, flat screen televisions with cable and DVD players and soft and firm pillow options, perfect for a PCS family. Navy Lodges offer guests free WiFi, breakfast, and a weekly manager’s reception. Many locations also feature guest laundry facilities, vending machines and children’s outside play area and workout room. Every Navy Lodge is handicapped accessible. As an added convenience, dogs and cats up to 50 pounds in weight can stay at many Navy Lodges when traveling with its

Chief Mark Mendoza, Fleet Readiness Center Northwest, Whidbey Island, Wash., and his family, Carmela, Mark Lawrence and Melayna, were on PCS and stayed at Navy Lodge Whidbey Island, Wash. Their PCS scratch-off revealed they received 20 nights free during their PCS move. (Photo courtesy of NEXCOM Public Affairs)

owner. Guests need to contact the specific Navy Lodge regarding its pet policies. Navy Lodge scratch-off cards are available on base at PSD, the housing office, household good and the personal property office as well as the local NEX Customer Service desk. As

an added convenience, guests can call 800-628-9466 to have a card mailed to them. The Navy Exchange Service Command (NEXCOM) oversees 101 Navy Exchange (NEX) facilities and nearly 300 stores worldwide, 39 Navy Lodges, the Ships Stores Program, the Uniform Program Management Office, the Navy Clothing Textile and Research Facility and the Telecommunications Program Office. NEXCOM's parent

command is the Naval Supply Systems Command. NEXCOM’s mission is to provide authorized customers quality goods and services at a savings and to support quality of life programs for active duty military, retirees, reservists and their families. NEXs and Navy Lodges operate primarily as a nonappropriated fund (NAF) business instrumentality. NEX revenues generated are used to support Navy Morale, Welfare, and Recreation (MWR) programs. Since 1946, NEXCOM has given $2.5 billion to support Navy MWR programs.

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