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Sixty-four children ranging in age from five-years-old to 18-years-old participated in the production of the Disney classic, Sleeping Beauty, put on by the Missoula Children's Theater at Knights Hall, Aug. 20. (U.S. Navy photo by Yeoman 2nd Class Gabrielle Milly/Released)
Missoula Children’s Theater Presents Sleeping Beauty BY YN2 Gabrielle Milly NAS Sigonella Public Affairs
NAS SIGONELLA, Sicily – The Missoula Children’s Theater returned Aug. 20 to put on a spectacular show for the Sigonella community. This year’s production of Sleeping Beauty involved 64 children ranging in age from five-years-old all the way up to 18-years-old. “I’ve been with MCT since May 2015. I toured an entire year with Red Riding Hood and Emily, my co-director, toured an entire year with the Jungle Book before we both got together for Sleeping Beauty,” said Ashraf Dahud, Tour Actor/Director with Missoula Children’s Theater (MCT). Sleeping Beauty was not the first MCT production for many of the children who participated in this year’s play. Fifteen-year-old Danny Hopkins
has been a part of four or five MCT plays over the course of three years. Hopkins was eager to play the role of lead troll this year in Sleeping Beauty and said, “The trolls are a bunch of slimy, smelly creatures who live under a bridge and we are the comedic relief of the show. We are funny and disgusting. We try to help but often tend to mess things up because we’re not too bright.” Hopkins enjoyed the comical role as it allowed him the chance to be silly and throw in some comedic adlibbing throughout the play. “The children learn all their lines, their songs and their dances. We throw a script, props and a set at them and they still manage to take it all with gusto so we are very proud of the work they’ve done,” explained Dahud.
One of the knights, eightyear-old Andrew Jarvis, had an easy time memorizing his lines and really enjoyed his character in the play. “I like that I get breaks in between all of the lines so that I don’t have to go on and off the stage every time,” said Jarvis. Avery Young loves acting and getting into character so much that she would love to make acting a career later in life. She is in her third year with MCT and played the young Sleeping Beauty. Young said, “It’s really fun to be on stage and I love to perform. I’ve loved it since I was little.” Other children like Michelle Rodriguez, age 15, have been a part of MCT for many years. This year marks her sixth year with the company and she was ecstatic to get the lead role where she was able to sing, act
Sigonella youth have just days to practice and learn their lines before performing live in front of the Sigonella community, Aug. 20 at Knights Hall. (U.S. Navy photo by Yeoman 2nd Class Gabrielle Milly/Released)
and dance. “It’s been quite an honor to have the opportunity to be sent overseas to spread our program to those who live on or near the military bases. They’ve
really just shown us how open children are around the world. It’s been quite eye opening and it’s a beautiful thing to see all of the children's hard work come together,” said Dahud.
U.S. Naval Hospital Sigonella Holds Change of Command By Lt Tammy Nguyen U.S. Naval Hospital Sigonella Public Affairs
Capt. Kim Lefebvre passes through the ceremonial side boys during the U.S. Naval Hospital Sigonella change of command ceremony, Aug. 9. NAS Sigonella enables the forward operations and responsiveness of U.S. and allied forces in support of Navy Region Europe, Africa, Southwest Asia's mission to provide services to the Fleet, Fighter, and Family. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Ramon Go/Released)
NAS SIGONELLA, Sicily – U.S. Naval Hospital (USNH) Sigonella held a change of command ceremony at Naval Air Station (NAS) Sigonella Aug. 9. Capt. Kim Lefebrve assumed command of USNH Sigonella, relieving Capt. William R. K. Davidson. Presiding officer and guest speaker, Rear Adm. Kenneth Iverson, commander, Navy Medicine East, praised Davidson for his leadership and regional impact. “Capt. Davidson’s leadership approach has led to transformational changes for this diverse patient population of active duty, retirees, families and NATO personnel,” said Iverson. “As a direct result, U.S. Naval Hospital Sigonella is not only
the preferred choice for patients to receive care, but also the preferred choice for its staff to work.” Davidson, who assumed command of USNH Sigonella July 2014, fostered a strong collaboration with host nation and Navy European military medical treatment facilities to deliver the best possible care. His inspired leadership drove numerous command achievements, including the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Voluntary Protection Program Star Award for outstanding support and achievement in safety and occupational health presented at the ceremony. “It’s an honor to receive this award on behalf of the command,” said Davidson. “U.S. Naval Hospital Sigonella, with all of your successes you
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Lt. j.g. Krista Morris, Chairman, 2016 NASSIG Navy Ball Committee Buongiorno Sigonella! I’m Lt. j.g. Krista Morris, chairman of the 2016 NASSIG Navy Birthday Ball. This year I’m proud to represent our highly energetic team from the hospital coordinating the celebration of naval heritage for the NASSIG community. If you’ve been listening to AFN on your morning commute or reading the all hands messages, you may have noticed tickets have already gone on sale! This year’s ticket is a commemorative serialized coin, which serves as your entrance into the venue, and the numerical value provides you a chance to win one of the highly anticipated door prizes. We’ve selected a different venue this year and delicious menu options, but the Navy Ball is not just about dinner, dancing, and social hour. Since the founding of the United States Navy on October 13, 1775, we have celebrated the birthday each year to raise awareness about our heritage and traditions. We will use this year, the 241st celebration, to tell our Navy’s story, to strengthen our Navy’s connection to the American public, and to improve the public’s
appreciation for our role in our Nation’s history and culture. Our history is the backbone of this year’s theme: America’s Sailor. For 241 Years: Tough, Bold, and Ready. The accomplishments of America’s Navy are vast and significant. We have been involved in countless battles in an effort to provide security, democracy, and prosperity to not only the American people, but on an international scale. The official Navy birthday commemoration ceremony is a great place for Sailors, families, and friends to reflect and remember those who have made the ultimate sacrifice for their country. The Ball following the ceremony provides an opportunity for the entire NASSIG community to celebrate and enjoy each other’s company. We have been overjoyed by the support from not only our fellow Navy commands, but from the Marines, Army, and Air Force in raising money to support this time-honored tradition. Our team also wants to thank all the civilian and local host nation employees for their assistance in fundraising and logistics for this event. This year it’s not just about the Navy: it’s about
working together in the joint environment we are fortunate to experience here in Sigonella. We hope you can join us this year as we celebrate 241 years of Honor, Courage, and Commitment. Check out our Facebook page: https:// www.facebook.com/sigonellaball or email us at sigonellaball@gmail.com for more event details!
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 fourcourse 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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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
Name: EO2 Michael Swan Dept: Public Works Department Hometown: Cleveland, Ohio Seabees are a large but close-knit community encompassing seven rates. Equipment Operators (EO) is one of those rates in the Seabee community, they operate heavy transportation and construction equipment including trucks, bulldozers, backhoes, graders, forklifts, cranes and asphalt equipment. EO2 Michael Swan arrived to the Public Works Department a little over two years ago and has travelled all around Sicily and different parts of Europe. It’s important for Swan to know the roads of Sicily and how they operate their vehicles so when he puts on a hard hat, sunglasses and gloves, he is ready to do his job. “I am an equipment operator and we drive down to Augusta Bay and Niscemi with our tractor trailers and 14-ton wreckers. One of the biggest but also rewarding challenges is navigating our trucks onto these small Sicilian roads.”
All equipment operators are trained and certified to drive these trucks. Swan has served around the world with his previous command, the Naval Mobile Construction Battalion 11. He went to Okinawa, Afghanistan and Guam before coming to Sicily. While in Sicily, he has traveled to mainland Italy, Germany and England. His favorite
trip being England, not only for their friendly personalities but the fun times he had seeing Buckingham Palace, Big Ben, Tower Bridge and lots of markets to shop around for souvenirs. When he returns home, he will take advantage of all the American activities and food. “The first thing I’m going to eat when I go home is Wendy’s, then go fish and camp.”
Name: BU2 Alvin Lee Dept: Public Works Department Hometown: Alexandria, Va. BU2 Lee has been in the Navy for almost six years, including being stationed with NMCB 7, 74 and 5. He has traveled and deployed to many places including Afghanistan, Okinawa, Guam, Cambodia, and Papua New Guinea. Lee recalls one of the challenges working as a Seabee, stating "One of the hardest things I've had to do was go into a hostile environment and help build concrete structures for a maternity ward in Cambodia. We were under fire often from the local nationals." Another example of the hardship Lee has undergone was when it took his unit many months to get 80% completion for the scope of their project which was a 100 x 100 feet concrete warehouse. Builders make up the largest segment of the Naval Construction Force. They work as carpenters, plasterers, roofers, concrete finishers, masons, painters, bricklayers, and cabinet makers. With less than a year at Public Works Department Sigonella, Lee has been busy maintaining structural features of NAS 1 and 2. "The work in Sigonella is more concise and thorough." In his free time, Lee goes hiking, sightseeing and enjoys working out. He has traveled to Malta and Barcelona. "I miss the convenience of speaking English and stores that stay open later. I also would rather be in L.A. traffic than drive here."
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 Ramon Go ramon.go@eu.navy.mil YN2 Gabrielle Milly gabrielle.milly@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 hand-delivered 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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Commander, Task Force 67 Sailors Clear Road in Adrano BY AWO2 Gary Manasco CTF 67 Public Affairs
NAS SIGONELLA, Sicily – Sailors from NAS Sigonella joined forces with the local Lion’s Club and Leo Den members Aug. 8 to clear the road of brush in Adrano that was endangering motorists. The mayor of Adrano and the Lion’s Club hosted the community relations event which included volunteers from both Commander, Task Force 67 (CTF-67) and the Adrano community. Twelve volunteers from CTF-67 met with Adrano’s Mayor, the Lion’s Club, and Leo’s Den in San Giuseppe Calcerana, just north of Adrano. The event was coordinated by Dr. Alberto Lunetta, NASSIG’s Community Relations Director. Although the Mayor of Adrano could not attend, his representative was there to greet the arriving parties. The president of the Lion’s Club, Prof. Giovanni Scuderi, provided tools and introduced himself before everyone got to work.
“This is a first for us, but hopefully not the last,” said Scuderi. Throughout the event the volunteers overcame many barriers including communication and physical barriers such as large thorn bushes covering half of the road. Locals drove by and waved happily, and some even came outside of their homes to offer refreshments such as fresh orange juice. Even though the brush clearing work caused minor traffic delays, the passing motorists patiently waited, clearly happy to see the brush being removed. The day came to a successful conclusion, with the road being wide enough for passing motorists in most areas. After the job was complete, the president of the Lion’s Club graciously hosted a lunch for all volunteers. CTF-67 is an operational, shorebased command which provides tactical and logistical support for P-3C squadrons in Sigonella, Sicily, with Tactical Operations Center and Air- Sailors from CTF-67 pose for a group photo with Adrano locals after a community relations craft Intermediate Maintenance De- project, Aug. 8. Twelve volunteers joined forces with the local Lion’s Club and Leo Den members to clear the road of brush in Adrano. (Photo courtesy of CTF-67) tachment.
Twelve Sailors from CTF-67 joined forces with the local Lion’s Club and Leo Den members to clear the road of brush in Adrano during a community relations project, Aug. 8. (Photo courtesy of CTF-67)
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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Become a Certified MSF RiderCoach From Safety Department
NAS SIGONELLA, Sicily – During the RiderCoach Preparation Course you'll learn the fundamentals necessary to teach the MSF's Basic Rider Course (BRC) and the Advanced Rider Course (ARC). Who teaches the RiderCoach Preparation Course? The course will be taught by an MSF-certified RiderCoach Trainer from region. This specially-trained RiderCoach has completed the MSF's RiderCoach Trainer Preparation Course and is authorized to train candidates for MSF RiderCoach certification. What qualifications do I need to enroll? You must be a licensed motorcyclist, at least 18-yearsold, who currently rides on a frequent, routine basis. You should have several years of varied riding experience. As a teacher, you need good communication skills. As a RiderCoach, you'll be called upon to give your time to help teach the Basic Rider Course and the Advanced Rider Course. A sincere desire to help reduce
motorcycle accidents, injuries, and deaths is the prime motivator of an MSF RiderCoach. What does the course cover and what are the completion requirements? The course is approximately 60 hours long. Course schedules will vary; you should plan on 7-10 days of intense training. As a part of the course, you'll be required to pass a riding-skill test. It is the same test used in the MSF's Basic Rider Course. However, the standards are higher for RiderCoach candidates. During the course, you'll learn how to teach the BRC and ARC curriculum. You'll practice teaching in the classroom. You'll learn how to manage the range exercises and how to evaluate and coach students as they develop their riding skills. At the end of the training portion of the course, you'll be given a knowledge test. You must pass it to continue in the program. The course culminates when you and your classmates teach a complete BRC to a group of new riders. The RiderCoach Trainer will evaluate your performance.
Successfully completing student teaching is your final requirement to qualify for MSF RiderCourse RiderCoach certification. As a RiderCoach candidate, you'll use the RiderCoach Guide for the BRC and ARC. You'll also receive many MSF materials, reports, and instructional handouts to start your own reference library. What does the course cost? The course is free! Be prepared! If you enroll in a course, be prepared to ride every day! Required riding gear includes a helmet that complies with DOT standards; eye protection; over-the-ankle, sturdy leather footwear; long pants; long-sleeved shirt or jacket; and full-fingered gloves (preferably leather). Be prepared to spend time studying during off-class hours. This is an intensive program that requires a lot of work and concentration. Do not enroll unless you can attend every RiderCoach meeting. Contact NASSIG Base Safety for more details and to enroll in the RiderCoach Preparation Course at 624-5630 or 624-6261.
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Religious Festivals in Mineo and Noto this Weekend by dott alberto lunetta
Make sure you mark these two must-see religious festivals on your calendar which celebrate the patron saints of Mineo and Noto. Visitors attending those festivals will discover the true soul of Sicily’s religious and folkloristic traditions.
St. Agrippina Festival in Mineo
On the last two weekends of August, Mineo will pay tribute to Santa Agrippina, (Saint Agrippina) its beloved patron saint, with religious processions, holy masses and a combination of fireworks and music. Saint Agrippina was a princess who was martyred by Roman Emperor Valerian in 256 AD because she was Christian. According to tradition, after being buried in Rome, the holy relics of Saint Agrippina were taken to Sicily by three holy women: Bassa (Agrippina’s sister), Paola and Agatonica and arrived in Mineo on May 17, in the year 261 AD. The statue of the patron saint, which is preserved inside the cathedral, is carried through the city streets for veneration during the two weekends of the festival. You can still see this Sunday (Aug. 28) a spectacular procession beginning at 8 p.m. and continuing until midnight when a breathtaking fireworks show will be staged along viale F. Crispi. The Pellegrinaggio dei Nudi (Pilgrimage of the naked ones), which takes place in the town's center tomorrow night (Saturday, Aug. 27) at 6 p.m., is another highlight of this lively festival. Nudi are barefoot devotees dressed in white shorts and t-shirts with a red sash and a black velvet belt. They are called "naked ones" because in the past they attended the processions by wearing only white "causi a tila" (underpants) and carrying a holy picture of the saint and a bunch of flowers. The reason for such a simple dress relates to a legend telling about a night when a terrible earthquake woke up Mineo's townspeople from their sleep in 1693. Hundreds rushed into the streets wearing only their nightshirts and invoked Saint Agrippina for the cessation of the earthquake tremors. At the beginning of last century, the bishop of Siracusa prohibited devotees from wearing only underpants during the festival, as he believed it was an inappropriate outfit for a religious procession. During this fascinating religious parade, devotees scream in Sicilian: "Viva la nostra patrona Sant'Agrippina!" (Long live Saint Agrippina, our patron saint!) They also recite the rosary and sing hymns in Sicilian. After the World Wars, many Mineo residents who survived the fighting made a vow to go on a pilgrimage every year in Mineo for the rest of their lives. Saint Agrippina is also venerated for having protected Mineo against a devastating earthquake that hit the town in 1975. The festival's entertainment will also include fireworks and music shows. Saint Agrippina is also celebrated in Boston during a spectacular festival. For more information and detailed festival schedules, visit https://www.facebook.com/ CircoloSantaAgrippina/?fref=ts
St. Conrad Festival in Noto
The annual Festa di San Corrado or St. Conrad Festival will return to Noto on Sunday, Aug. 28. Noto is one of the most beautiful Baroque towns in Sicily. The town is indeed part of the UNESCO World Heritage List. The summer feast honoring St. Conrad is one of the four traditional yearly celebrations celebrating the town patron saint. Saint Conrad has been venerated in Noto since the 16th century. In 1515, Pope Leo X permitted the town of Noto to annually celebrate a San Corrado festival on the anniversary of his death. One hundred and fifteen years later, Pope Urban VIII proclaimed him a saint. The strong devotion and gratitude shown to San Corrado by the Noto community is due to the intercessions that he granted them on several occasions throughout the centuries. One of them concerns the miracle that San Corrado worked in 1855 when Noto residents summoned him to protect the town against a deadly cholera epidemic. According to tradition, San Corrado interceded and the city was spared by the illness. Tradition also holds that, in 1943, World War II bombings spared Noto as granted through the intercession of San Corrado. The mayor at the time also promised he would offer a candle every year to thank him. According to legend, Corrado Confalonieri, a wealthy aristocrat, was born in Piacenza in 1290. Corrado loved hunting. One day in 1313, an episode changed his life. During his usual pastime, Corrado ordered his attendants to set fire to some bushes to flush out game. But a prevailing wind caused the flames to spread rapidly, devastating nearby fields, forests, towns and villages.
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The summer religious festival honoring Saint Corrado in Noto is one of the highlights of the August religious observances in Sicily. Taking place this Sunday, Aug. 28, in the town historic center, the festa features a spectacular procession of the precious silver urn containing the saint remains that is carried shoulder high along the streets throughout the night. (Photo by http://noto-in-sicily.com)
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Navy Announces Elimination of NWU Type I From Chief of Naval Personnel Public Affairs
WASHINGTON (NNS) -- Today, the Navy announced in NAVADMIN 174/16 that it will transition from the Navy Working Uniform (NWU) Type I to the NWU Type III as the service's primary shore working uniform beginning Oct. 1, 2016. Over the next three years, Sailors may wear either the NWU Type I or III, but effective Oct. 1, 2019, all Sailors will be expected to wear the NWU Type III as their primary Working Uniform when ashore or in port. While the Navy is developing an incremental regional fielding plan for the NWU Type III, this transition period will give Sailors time to prepare for the change and allow them to get maximum wear out of recently purchased NWU Type I uniforms. "As the CNO and I travel to see Sailors deployed around the world, one of the issues they consistently want to talk about are uniforms," said Secretary of the Navy Ray Mabus. "They want uniforms that are comfortable, lightweight, breathable ... and they want fewer of them. We have heard the feedback and we are acting on it. As a direct result of Sailors' input, effective Oct. 1, we will transition from the NWU Type I to the NWU Type III as our primary shore working uniform." This change is the first step in a multi-phased process that will streamline and consolidate the Navy's uniform requirements, and ultimately improve uniformity across the force. The Navy has listened to Sailors' feedback and is incorporating their desires to have a working uniform that is better fitting, more breathable and lighter weight. NWU Type III will be issued to new accessions and recruits beginning Oct. 1, 2017.
Until further policy guidance is promulgated, black boots will be the standard boot worn in the United States and its territories with the NWU Type III. However, expeditionary forces in the United States or any forward deployed forces may wear the desert tan or coyote brown boots at the discretion of the unit commanding officer with the NWU Type III. Additionally, Sailors may wear the NWU Type I black fleece liner. Sailors will be able to buy NWU Type III components for personal wear through Navy Exchange uniform stores and call centers once there is sufficient inventory on hand. U.S. Fleet Forces Command (FFC) continues its multi-phase wear test of improved flame resistant variant (IFRV) working uniform components, for shipboard wear. FFC most recently conducted in-depth focus groups with fleet Sailors aimed at refining the design of the IFRV coverall. Additional feedback from the focus groups, subsequently validated by a senior level working group, resulted in the preliminary design of a more professional looking two-piece utility shipboard uniform that can be worn both at sea and operational support jobs ashore. Wear tests of the prototype two-piece variants are expected to occur in 2017. Also announced in NAVADMIN 174/16: * The Navy will transition to the black Cold Weather Parka (CWP) starting Oct. 1, 2018, as outerwear with the Service and Service Dress Uniform. Navy All Weather Coat, Pea Coat and Reefer coat will become optional items. Mandatory wear date for the parka is Oct. 1, 2020. * Women, E7 and above, are now authorized to wear men's uniform khaki pants without the belt and buckle with the khaki over blouse. Gig-line
issues prevent wear of the male slacks with the tuck-in shirt. * The rollout date of the male Service Dress Blue uniform at Recruit Training Command has been moved to Oct. 1, 2017, due to manufacturing delays. This change also aligns the uniform release with the introduction of the new E1-E6 Service Dress Whites. * Navy sweat shirt and pants logo has been replaced with silver reflective lettering "NAVY," which is similar to the logo on the Navy Physical Training Uniform shirt and shorts. The sweatshirt and pants are now available for purchase at Navy Exchange uniform centers. * Commands may now authorize the wear of a "Don't Tread on Me" and Reverse U.S. Flag patches on NWU Type II and Type III. * Approval for the replacement of the Special Warfare Combatant-craft Crewman (SWCC) insignia. Going forward, there will be three separate insignias to denote a Sailor's specific qualification level, which are SWCC basic, SWCC senior and SWCC master. The implementation date is Aug. 19, 2016, with a mandatory wear date of Oct. 1, 2016. * The Navy Uniform Matters Office is in the process of redesigning their website to enhance the dissemination and information regarding recent uniform changes. We expect the site to be running in the coming months. The Navy continues to conduct a wear test of new women's khaki pants and is developing options to improve the sizing of women's khaki pants for E7 and above. We expect that the new women's khaki pants will be available for purchase in late 2017 or early 2018. Enlisted clothing replacement allowance will be adjusted to cover costs of these uniform changes and requirements. However, by law, com-
The Dept. of the Navy announced that it will transition from the Navy Working Uniform (NWU) Type I to the NWU Type III as its primary shore working uniform. While, the NWU Type I will be phased out over the next three years, effective Oct. 1, 2019, all Sailors will be expected to wear the NWU Type III as their primary Working Uniform when ashore or in port. (U.S. Navy photo illustration by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Julia A. Casper/Released)
missioned officers are currently entitled to a one-time uniform stipend ($400), paid at the beginning of their careers. An additional stipend cannot be granted without a change in law. NAVADMIN 174/16 contains more detail on the uniform changes and can be found at www.npc.navy.mil.
Navy Announces Adjustments to Time-In-Grade Waiver Policy From Chief of Naval Personnel Public Affairs
WASHINGTON (NNS) -- The Navy announced an update to the policy for commanders and captains with at least 24-months time in grade (TIG) to request a waiver to retire at their current rank before completing their 36 month time-in-grade commitment in NAVADMIN 182/16 Aug. 17. Rather than a blanket authorization for officer communities to forward a TIG request to the chief of naval personnel for approval determination as outlined in NAVADMIN 371/08, now every officer community will decide if TIG requests can be supported and only forward a request for consideration if community health would allow the early loss of that officer. However, hardship or special circumstance cases may be considered for all communities on a case-by-case basis.
The message also provides guidance on when an applicant should include a next-lower-grade (NLG) waiver request in the TIG waiver application. NLG waivers provide the option to retire at the next lower grade rather than the current rank. Navy Personnel Command (NPC) may authorize an officer to be retired the lower grade if they do not meet the time-in-grade requirement. A spreadsheet of communities accepting TIG and NLG waivers is posted at www.public.navy. mil/bupers-npc/officer/communitymanagers/pages/officer-retirement-waivers.aspx, click on Force Shaping Lever Chart to download the spreadsheet. This information will be updated by community managers as needed. Officers are expected to meet their service obligations unless a TIG or NLG waiver is approved.
Retirement, TIG and NLG waiver requests for active component commanders and captains are made through NPC Officer Retirements Branch (PERS-835) by calling (901) 874-3180/3183 (DSN 882-3180), or emailing pers_835_retirements@ navy.mil. Reserve officers will submit their requests through NPC's deputy director for Reserve Personnel Administration (PERS-91B) by calling (901) 874-4482/4483 (DSN 882-4483). For more information, read NAVADMIN 182/16 at www.npc.navy.mil. For more information, visit www.navy.mil, www.facebook.com/usnavy, or www.twitter.com/ usnavy. For more news from Chief of Naval Personnel, visit www.navy.mil/local/cnp/.
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All Hands News Bulletin: FULL-TIME TEMPORARY EMPLOYMENT: SAF REGIONAL PROGRAM MANAGER
USO CENTER IN SIGONELLA NOW HIRING FOR FULL TIME POSITIONS
Command, Department or Organization: American Red Cross Sigonella Date of Event: September 2016 Location of Event: American Red Cross, NAS I Bldg. 318 Point of Contact Name: Shams Kadum Point of Contact Phone Number: 624-4900 Point of Contact Email Address: shams.kadum@redcross.org Additional Information: To view job posting or to apply, visit https://americanredcross.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/American_ Red_Cross_Careers/job/Sigonella-Italy/SAF-Regional-ProgramManager---Temporary_NHQ67331-1. The Requisition number is "NHQ67331". A profile must be created to apply for this position. Please verify that you are eligible for employment in the region.
The USO is seeking professionals for full-time positions for a Center Manager and two Center Operation Specialists for their new USO Center in Sigonella. These professional figures will be responsible to maintain a warm, friendly, inviting environment for service members and families as well as assist in transiting passengers, support day-to-day center activities and plan and execute support programs and initiatives for the community in Sigonella. To apply, please log on to www.uso.org/careers. If you wish to send a courtesy copy of your resume and cover letter, to the USO Area Director, Ms. Sabrina Pullido, you may do so by emailing SPullido@uso.org. Must be a US Citizen and a Military Dependent US ID cardholder.
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
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NMCB 11 Takes Charge, Relieves NMCB 133 By MCSN M. Jang Naval Station Rota Public Affairs
ROTA, Spain (NNS) -- Naval Mobile Construction Battalion (NMCB) 11 assumed charge of the Seabees' Europe and Africa Naval Construction Force missions from NMCB 133 during a transfer of authority ceremony at Camp Mitchell in Naval Station Rota, Spain, Aug. 16. Cmdr. Jim Brown, commanding officer of NMCB 11, exchanged salutes with Cmdr. Miguel Dieguez, commanding officer of NMCB 133, in the presence of Capt. Michael MacNicholl, Naval Station Rota's commanding officer, to signify the official transfer of authority. Quote: "To my team, I could not be prouder. You have set the bar for Seabee operations in these theaters and you've done that in a way that you can be proud of. You've delivered extraordinary results at an unbelievable operational tempo." - Cmdr. Miguel Dieguez, commanding officer, NMCB 133 "NMCB 133, you have helped 'Team Rota' through your fence line repair and the work on the SESEF (Shipboard Electronic Systems Evaluation Facility) project. On the surface, the fence line project may seem to have solely contributed to the physical security of Naval Station Rota, and it did, but more importantly the repair has contributed to our relationship with the Spanish navy." "NMCB 11, you are filling in behind an awesome battalion. However, I know you are more than capable in carrying on their electric pace. The challenges will be different, but I know you are more than up for task." - Capt. Michael MacNicholl, commanding officer, Naval Station Rota "To NMCB 11, big shoes to fill out here. I have a tremendous amount of confidence we
will set that bar equal to or higher than, and it's not a discredit to NMCB 133. Our job is to stand on the shoulders they've provided and move this ball further down the road. I look forward to six months of great accomplishments." "That shoreline project is not only to support the base, but also to support our legacy as Seabees in a 'can do' force." - Cmdr. Jim Brown, commanding officer, NMCB 11 Quick Facts: After a weeklong turnover, NMCB 11 is expecting their deployment in Rota to be approximately six months. NMCB 133 executed and supervised over 24,000 man-days of construction tasking, mission support and site organizations throughout their deployment. The battalion participated in 12 exercises and managed operations in 43 different countries on general engineering, camp maintenance and recurring missions. Their deployment highlights include participation in exercises Key Resolve and Foal Eagle in South Korea, exercise construction with U.S. Army Europe in Novo Selo, Bulgaria, and execution of the SESEF in Rota. NMCB 11, like NMCB 133, is a part of the Naval Construction Force, which is a vital component of the U.S. Maritime strategy to provide contingency constructions, disaster responses and humanitarian assistance. The oncoming battalion will be tasked to begin what will be the Seabees' largest project in recent history, the cliff erosion repair project. The project will involve repairing and stabilizing over 1,200 feet of shoreline on base. U.S. 6th Fleet, headquartered in Naples, Italy, conducts the full spectrum of joint and naval operations, often in concert with allied, joint, and interagency partners in order to advance U.S. national interests and security and stability in Europe and Africa.
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Find and circle all of the words and names from Oliver Twist. The remaining letters spell the title of the first chapter of Oliver Twist.
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"USNH" continued from Page 1 have accomplished over the last two years, it is important to note that we did not do this alone. I couldn’t be more proud of our U.S. Naval Hospital Sigonella team!” Davidson will embark on his new assignment as the dental officer at Marine Corps, headquartered in Washington, D.C. Davidson passes on to Lefebvre an exceptional command and highly motivated staff. “You just hit the jackpot,” he said to Lefebvre. “Not only do you assume the mantel of command, but you get to do so at the best hospital in Navy Medicine.” Lefebvre, who welcomed guests in both English and Italian, intends on building on Davidson’s legacy of positive change and achievements. “I promise that I will be committed to doing my best to maintain the same level of dedication and support that he [Davidson] has shown to keep the hospital and clinics’ performance at their best,” said Lefebvre. “We will continue to respond to whatever mission we are tasked with, showing the utmost professionalism, competency, and flexibility while leading Navy Medicine East facilities in many of the metrics.” Lefebvre is USNH Sigonella’s 11th commanding officer. She previously served as the executive officer of Naval Health Research Center in San Diego. USNH Sigonella is a community hospital located in the heart of the Mediterranean in Sicily, Italy. It’s comprised of a local satellite clinic and two branch health clinics located in Bahrain and Greece. USNH Sigonella’s staff of 493 serves approximately 8,500 active duty, family members, NATO members, retirees and serves other beneficiaries based on international collaborations and a status of forces agreement. To find out more information about command, please visit http://www.med.navy. mil/sites/sigonella/
USNH Sigonella is a community hospital located in the heart of the Mediterranean in Sicily, Italy. It’s comprised of a local satellite clinic and two branch health clinics located in Bahrain and Greece. USNH Sigonella’s staff of 387 serves approximately 8,500 active duty, family members, NATO members, retirees and serves other beneficiaries based on international collaborations and a status of forces agreement. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Ramon Go/Released)
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"FESTIVALS" continued from Page 6 Panicked, Corrado fled. An innocent peasant was accused of being the arsonist. Thus, he was tortured to confess to a crime he did not commit, and eventually he was sentenced to death. As the poor man was ready to be executed, Conrad was stricken with remorse and confessed his guilt, saving the poor man's life. Because of his noble origins, Corrado was spared the death penalty. But he had to sell all his possessions to pay off the damaged property. Thus, Corrado became poor and retired as a Franciscan monk to a lonely hermitage near Piacenza, while his wife entered the Order of Poor Clares. Later, he went to Rome to meet with the Pope and eventually to Sicily. There, he settled in the Noto Valley where he led a penitential life for 30 years using a cave for meditation. According to tradition, Corrado worked several miracles during his long hermitage. Legend tells that the most famous miracle occurred when the Siracusa Bishop visited Corrado in his humble home. When the Bishop asked Corrado if he had anything to offer to his guests, the hermit replied he would check in his cell. Right after, he came back bringing some fresh bread out of the oven. Therefore, the bishop became convinced that Corrado was a saint. On Sunday, Aug. 28, the Festival starts with a solemn Holy Mass celebrated by the Noto Bishop at 10:30 a.m. at the Cathedral. Later, in the evening, the Arca, a silver urn containing the saint’s remains, is carried shoulder high along the streets of Noto’s historic center. The procession begins at 7 p.m. from the Cathedral and proceeds throughout the historic heart of the
PAGE 15 city until the Crocifisso Church. A spectacular firework with music show will be held in piazza Municipio around 10 p.m. The magnificent Arc is a priceless piece of art Giovanni Manuella, a Sicilian architect, designed the Arca in 1525. Throughout the centuries, several generations of Sicilian goldsmiths and silversmiths added fine decorations to the original model. The urn was eventually completed in 1848. The Arca is 6.2 feet tall and 24 inches wide. It weighs 880 pounds. It contains the saint's body and it is usually kept inside the Noto cathedral. After the 1990 earthquake, the Arca was moved to the nearby Church of San Carlo al Corso as the cathedral was damaged by the tremors. It will be preserved there until the cathedral is restored. Members from the local Confraternite (Confraternities) bring the traditional Cili and banners in procession while they are dressed in traditional costumes. A continuous stream of more than 4,000 people follows the procession. Cili are decorated iron bowls supported by a tall wooden stick, which contains a candle. They have been symbolizing the devotion shown to the saint after the fulfillment of a vow or pledge since the 1500s. Some fervent devotees still perform the traditional Viaggiu Scausu or "Barefoot Itinerary" both on the night before the festival and during the procession. That is a real proof of devotion and physical resistance, as it consists of following the main procession barefoot and walking for miles from the surrounding towns to the cathedral. Some residents, leaving from the surrounding cities, walk up to 15 miles to reach Noto and take part in the procession. For more information, visit http://www.comune. noto.sr.it/
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