USO: We want your candy!
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Autumn Fest:
Giving Back:
A fun-filled weekend for Sig'
PWD Sailors help local community
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AutumnFest 2016: Frights and Delights for Sigonella
Naval Air Station (NAS) Sigonella service members, families and local nationals watch "Sig's Got Talent" during its annual AutumnFest, Oct. 22. (U.S. Navy photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Ramon Go/Released) By Nicole Ybarra NAS Sigonella Public Affairs
NAS SIGONELLA, Sicily – Naval Air Station (NAS) Sigonella hosted its annual fall festival, AutumnFest, this past weekend, Oct. 21-22. The festivities kicked off Friday, as participants ran for their lives in the Zombie Run. Along the course, runners dodged and evaded zombies who attempted to steal their flags as they raced to the finish line. After the run, costume-clad children made their way down Trick-or-Treat lane where local organizations and vol-
unteers handed out candy and treats. Sig’ Citizens and local nationals enjoyed the beer tent and wine tastings as well as food from a variety of vendors, while children played in the bouncy houses and rode carnival rides. This annual autumn event provides a valuable opportunity to strengthen intercultural relations with the local community. “AutumnFest is one of the yearly occasions for the Italian public to meet Sigonellans and enjoy American food and culture,” said Dr. Alberto Lunetta, Community Relations Officer. This year, the NAS Sigonella Public
Affairs Office facilitated the first ever visit of about 50 youths from the Catania working-class neighborhood, Monte Po. The group was accompanied by Giuseppe Gaspare Allegra, coordinator from "Associazione I G.A.M." whose acronym means the "young people love the Monte Po neighborhood." This nonprofit organization aims to improve the image of the Monte Po neighborhood and promotes community service projects and volunteer efforts to keep children off the streets. The group from Monte Po enjoyed the haunted house, carnival rides and had the chance to sample traditional American food such as tacos and hotdogs for the first time in their lives. The food was generously donated by CTF-67 Sailors and officers. "Visiting AutumnFest was like being in an American movie for these kids; they're still talking about this experience. They got the unique chance to eat American food, see patrol cars, interact with Sailors in uniform, and see military working dogs. It was an experience they will never forget,” said Allegra. On the second day of AutumnFest, some of Sigonella’s strongest competed for the title in the Strongman Competition early Saturday morning. Men and women competed in a variety of strength challenges including a giant tire flip and rope carry. “Events like AutumnFest not only bring the community together to have fun, but are a great opportunity to interact with our host nation community as well. There is a lot of planning involved, but it’s amazing to see all this
hard work come together for the Sig’ community and extremely rewarding to see the Sicilians experience a little piece of America," explained Vanessa Olgetree, MWR Marketing Director. The two-day festival was a collaborative effort between NASSIG Security, MWR, Public Works and Public Affairs and left a positive imprint on both the Sigonella and Sicilian communities. Congratulations to this year’s winners! Sig's Got Talent Winners: Youth 17 & Under 1st Place: Averi Chandler 2nd Place: Michelle Rodriguez 3rd Place: Eryn Bell Adult 1st Place: Vanessa Narvaez 2nd Place: Steven "Scooby" Moore 3rd Place: Larry Brown Strongman Winners: Women's Lightweight 1st Place: Annie Huynh 2nd Place: Elizabeth Davies 3rd Place: Danielle Thornhill Women's Open 1st Place: Abby Weiss 2nd Place: Jen Franzke 3rd Place: Becky Ireland Men's Middleweight 1st Place: Adam Spann 2nd Place: Collin Albert 3rd Place: James Van Wynsberghe Men's Open 1st Place: Gordon Adams 2nd Place:Thomas Reyes 3rd Place: Elijah Green See pages 8-9 for more photos.
Sigonella Students Pledge to be Healthy and Drug Free By Nicole Ybarra NAS Sigonella Public Affairs
NAS SIGONELLA, Sicily – Throughout the week of Oct. 24-28, students at Sigonella Elementary School celebrated Red Ribbon Week under the theme “YOLO. Be Drug Free.” The event began as a result of the kidnapping and murder of Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) agent Enrique (“Kiki”) Camarena in 1985. Camarena’s work as a DEA agent in Mexico led to a tip that resulted in the discovery and eradication of a drug production operation. Consequently, drug cartels sought revenge by killing key informants and ultimately murdered Camarena and his pilot, Capt. Zavala-Avelar. In his honor, Red Ribbon Week brings millions of people together to raise awareness. During this time, students pledge to “stamp out” illegal drugs, tobacco and alcohol. This year, Sigonella Elementary School students were visited by Health Promotion coordinator Lt. Katrina Lufty and Guiseppe Licari who encouraged the students to focus on making healthy choices and to say “no” to drugs, alcohol and tobacco. The students participated in interactive games that helped them to identify good choices from bad choices. Through roleplaying, children also learned various ways to say no to tobacco and alcohol and spoke about positive healthy choices they could make instead. With the older grades, students discussed the impact of addiction and how manufacturers target children and teenagers in their advertising. Then students devised creative ads that revealed the truth about alcohol, tobacco and drugs. Sigonella Elementary School students then had a chance to sign their name on the Red Ribbon Week pledge, vowing to stay away from bad choices. “Through participation in Red Ribbon Week activities, I hope that each student emerged with a
Throughout the week of Oct. 24-28, students at Sigonella Elementary School celebrated Red Ribbon Week under the theme “YOLO. Be Drug Free.” Sigonella Elementary School students were visited by Health Promotion coordinator Lt. Katrina Lufty and Guiseppe Licari who encouraged the students to focus on making healthy choices and to say “no” to drugs, alcohol and tobacco. (Photo courtesy of Nicole Ybarra)
strong sense of self, a firm knowledge of what is right and wrong, and innovative ways to say ‘no’ to those who pressure them against their values,” said Lufty. The week was filled with fun and meaningful activities. Students received red ribbons to commem-
orate Red Ribbon Week and wore red clothing to school. Pencils were distributed to all students and on Friday, children dressed up as their favorite character during the Storybook parade under the theme “Don’t Let Drugs Ruin Your Character.”
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Commanding Officer, Capt. Brent A. Trickel Buongiorno, Sigonella!! I want to inform you about the Space Available travel benefit available to you here in Sigonella and around the world (better known as “Space A”). Space A allows qualified personnel to utilize available seats on military flights based on what category you are in and when you sign up. Space A travel is divided into six categories. A rough description of each category is as follows: 1: Active Duty Emergency Leave or official business. 2: Active duty on environmental and morale leave (EML) and their dependents or active duty and dependents on permissive TDY for house hunting. 3: Active duty on regular leave and their dependents. 4: Dependents on EML travel without their sponsor. 5: Dependents on travel (not EML) without their sponsor. 6: Retirees. There are other guidelines but the above descriptions give you a rough idea of your precedence when you travel. When you sign up for travel, your time/date entry in the system will be assigned on a first come, first serve basis within the category that you are eligible for. For example, if I sign up for EML travel to Germany today but you signed up for EML to Germany yesterday, you will have a higher priority than me when they do roll call. However, if you signed up yesterday but are using regular leave vice EML (and are therefore category 3), then I will be a higher priority even though you signed up before me because I am a category 2. Whatever type of travel you are taking (emergency leave, EML, regular leave, etc.), you are not eligible for Space “A” travel until your leave officially begins.
Therefore, if your leave begins at 1600 on 10 November, you cannot sign up until that time. When my family and I were stationed in Japan, we used Space A flights on four different occasions: twice to Singapore, once to Guam, and once to Hawaii. Based on those experiences I’ll offer some of my “tips” on Space A travel: 1. Sign up for travel with the AMC Terminal the second your leave begins. 2. Take passports with you regardless of intended destination. Even if you intend to only travel to Naples and back, you might have to fly through another location to get to/from your destination. Better to have passports and not need them than the other way around. 3. Have a copy of leave papers, EML paperwork, passports, etc. and put them in a checked bag. Keep originals in carry-on bag. 4. Ensure you have all military ID cards (sponsors and dependents). 5. Open toed shoes (sandals, flip flops) are not allowed on military flights. 6. Pack light but take adequate clothing for differing climates. You never know where you will end up with Space A so prepare for an adventure. Additionally, transport aircraft don’t have the comforts of civilian jets and can get quite cold during travel. 7. Check the terminal's proposed travel schedule early and often 8. Have a list of phone numbers for the AMC terminals at all your possible destinations. 9. Don’t make hotel reservations until you are manifested on a flight if possible. Have phone numbers handy for places you intend to stay and you can call from the terminal if you are lucky enough to get manifested. 10. Have an adequate amount of cash on hand as well as a credit card with an adequate spending limit.
To overstate the obvious, Space “A” travel is not guaranteed!! 11. Ensure you have signed up for an adequate amount of leave in case you get stuck longer than anticipated at your destination waiting for a return flight. 12. Have ear plugs available as some transport aircraft (e.g. C-130) are loud. For additional information on Space A travel, you may check out the following websites: http://www.spacea.net/ https://www.facebook.com/Sigonella-PassengerTerminal-332837856791726/?fref=ts http://www.takeahop.com/signup/form.htm Finally I would like to congratulate Sigonella on a tremendously successful AutumnFest event this past weekend. A huge thank you to Security, MWR, Public Works, Naval Hospital, and many others who helped make it happen.
Commanding Officer's Suggestion Box The ICE/CO Suggestion Box is for our community and Commanding Officer to discuss, with an eye toward constant improvement, how we are excelling* and how we can improve**. The Signature and NASSIG Facebook Page typically publish comments and responses for the benefit of the Sigonella community. Comments/suggestions are useful when objective, constructive, and specific. ICE/CO Suggestion Box is NOT a forum for mean-spirited attacks. * If you submit a "BZ" about a specific person or department, PLEASE PROVIDE YOUR NAME in order to ensure comment authenticity and therefore publically recognize employees or organizations. ** The Commanding Officer will ensure a response to all signed comments/suggestions and the vast majority of anonymous ones but reserves the right to disregard those comments/suggestions disinterested in the spirit of the program! There are two ways to submit; go to: 1) Interactive Customer Evaluation (ICE) home page on a One-Net computer at: http://ice.disa.mil, All Sigonella services are found under the Navy Europe Listing in the scroll-down menu. 2) NAS Sigonella's website www.cnic.navy.mil/Sigonella, go to the "About" drop down menu and click on "CO Suggestion Box".
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Interactive Customer Evaluation Comment regarding “Gym Issues”:
First, the NAS 1 gym is very hot in the morning. The air conditioning does not kick on until the gym opens and thus does not cool down for approximately an hour. The gym is so uncomfortable in the morning that I have been forced to modify my workout hours. Second, BZ for expanding the NAS 2 gym hours. Please consider doing the same at NAS 1 as it can be difficult to work out, shower, and get to work by 0700. Finally, the cardio machines at both gyms require maintenance. Every single machine seems to have some issue, i.e. incline does not work, resistance does not work, machines unstable or squeak, squeal, etc. These issues have been brought to the attention of the gym staff in both locations on several occasions, but the machines never seem to be fixed.
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Thank you for your feedback and patronage of our MWR Fitness Centers. As you correctly stated, the A/C units are programmed by NAVFAC to turn on when the facility opens at 0530. The staff takes regular temperature readings on the hour and recently at 0530 the thermostat is reading around 27 degrees Celsius (80F). NAVFAC has agreed to adjust the A/C operation to turn on 30 minutes earlier to allow for more time to regulate the facility temperature in the morning. To your second point, I am happy to hear you are enjoying the expanded hours at the NAS 2 Flight Line Fitness Center. We currently operate NAS 1 Midtown Fit District at 90 hours of operation each week in accordance with CNICINST 1710.3. The current Operations Plan allows for additional hours beyond the required 90 hours at one fitness center. The NAS 2 facility was chosen because the majority of the military workforce is on NAS 2. The patronage at both fitness centers has been very strong which does put a lot of usage strain on our fitness equipment requiring diligent efforts to maintain. The maintenance contract is currently being renewed and parts have been ordered in an effort to conduct necessary maintenance and repairs on the machines that need it. In addition, new equipment is being swapped out to replace pieces that are past their lifecycle. It is a priority to keep the equipment in good working condition and it will continue to improve. For any further questions, the MWR Fitness
Director, Mr. John Lenz, can be reached at 624-0504 (or +39-095-56-0504) or via email at fitness_sigonella@eu.navy.mil.
Comment regarding “Vehicle Inspections”:
Skipper, Great job you're doing on your base security, specifically, the gestapo you've assigned to man the gate at NAS 1. I'll keep this brief: first encounter, "greeted" with a 10-minute procedure to gain access to the base. Returned to car, attempted to enter base, "random" search for explosives, and required to present our IDs again to the same individuals following search. Day two, returned to base to be randomly tested for alcohol. Bottom line, you'd be well served addressing the harassing manner with which your Sailors are treating retirees! Simple solution: make the experience of entering the base less adversarial.
Response:
The NASSIG Security Department works 24-hours-a-day keeping you and me safe. These individuals, whom you refer to as "gestapo," stand watch and conduct patrols day and night to protect you, me, and the U.S./Italian/NATO community members who live and work on these bases. I personally approved every procedure you have an issue with because unfortunately, we live in a dangerous world and random security measures are needed to keep us safe. As I'm sure you understand, I cannot discuss random security measures in a public forum. However, if you would like to speak to me about security measures or any issues you may have with my Security Team you are welcome to visit me in Building 618 on NAS 2 or resubmit an ICE comment with your contact information. Based on the tone of your ICE comment I think it is possible you were less than professional in your dealings with Security at NAS 1, and therefore maybe didn't receive the friendliest customer service regarding access procedures. Without any additional details such as date and approximate time I can't be sure which Security individuals you interacted with and can't take corrective action. However, my direction to Security is to be 100% professional regardless of the demeanor of the customer and I will remind them of this. For future Securityrelated questions or concerns, you may also contact my Security Officer LCDR Chuck Cranston at 624-6392 or Charles.cranston@eu.navy.mil.
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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 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
Name: PO2 Dustin Tyler Dept: NAS Sigonella Security Dept. Hometown: Odessa, Texas Petty Officer Tyler works with the military working dogs as a canine handler. "I love my job as a canine handler because I get to play with dogs every day." But during events such as Spring Fest; Red, White and Boom (RWB); and AutumnFest, it's more work than play for Tyler. Along with the rest of the Security Department, the canine handlers play a large role in keeping the Sigonella community and local nationals safe. Oftentimes they are required to work long hours, weekends and holidays and
stand watch so that the community can bond with the local nationals and build stronger relations. "You have to be even more alert and diligent, especially when dogs come into play. We increase our patrols and utilization of our dogs as a
deterrent. When people come through the gate and see us with the dogs, they know not to bring any illegal substances on to our base." For his hard work at events like RWB, he was presented with a letter of appreciation by NAS Sigonella Command-
ing Officer Capt. Brent Trickel, along with many other Sailors from the Security Department. Tyler added that the work tempo in Sigonella is higher than the three other commands where he has been stationed. Having been to Port Hueneme, Calif., an Individual Augmentee in Honduras, Diego Garcia, and finally Sigonella, he has taken his experience and knowledge and applied it to his duties here in Sigonella. Tyler hopes to continue to his adventures overseas. "I love Europe. I've been to Austria, Germany, and Ireland. Austria is my favorite so far because of the great food and the cleanliness of the city. The transportation around the area is so simple. You can just take the tram to the city and go wherever you want to go."
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A Musical Salute to America All are invited!
WHAT: A musical performance by Sigonella Elementary School students honoring military men and women WHERE: SES Knights Hall WHEN: Thursday, Nov. 10 From 8:30 – 9:00 a.m. for the Sure Start, Kindergarten, 1st and 2nd grade show; and From 9:30 – 10:00 a.m. for the 3rd, 4th and 5th grade show.
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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On Oct. 11, to show its appreciation, Shams Kadum (left), Station Volunteer Partner awarded the Commissary Officer, Mr. Al Brooks (center) and the Assistant Grocery Manager, Mr. Catalano (right) with a Good Neighbor Certificate for their collaboration in the drive and vital support of Red Cross efforts. (Photo courtesy of ARC)
NAS Sigonella Commissary Supports Red Cross Replenishment Drive By Shams Kadum American Red Cross Sigonella
NAS SIGONELLA, Sicily – The American Red Cross Sigonella held a toiletry supply replenishment drive over the summer and received support from the NAS Sigonella Commissary. On Oct. 11, to show its appreciation, Shams Kadum, Station Volunteer Partner awarded the Commissary Officer, Mr. Al Brooks and the Assistant Grocery Manager, Mr. Catalano with a Good Neighbor Certificate for their collaboration in the drive and vital support of Red Cross efforts. The Sigonella community is always ex-
tremely enthusiastic and prepared to help fellow military families, and the Commissary helped to raise support for the toiletry replenishment drive by providing an opportunity for the Red Cross to encourage the sale of toiletry items within its premises. As a result, Red Cross volunteers managed to pack over 160 comfort kits for our military members and their families throughout Europe and the Middle East with items donated by the Sigonella community. The Commissary was vital to the success of the drive and Sigonella Red Cross would like to thank them for their support.
American Red Cross Sigonella
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Day of the Dead Celebration Returns to Sicily by Alberto Lunetta
“Armi santi, armi santi, io sugnu unu e vuatri tanti. Mentri sugnu 'ni stu munnu di guai, cosi ri morti mittiminni assai!” (Holy souls, holy souls, there are many of you and I’m one. Bring me a lot of presents while I'm in this world of troubles.) This old religious poem, which sounds like a letter to Santa Claus, is one of the traditional prayers that Sicilian children say before going to bed on the night of Nov. 1, the day before the "Il Giorno dei Morti” (The Day of Dead), an ancient Catholic celebration honoring departed ancestors, loved ones and relatives. There is the excitement, anxiety and hope in their faces, as they believe that, during the night, the spirits of the dead will visit their homes to bring them presents. It might sound scary, but this is neither a spooky Sicilian horror movie nor a Halloween-like scenario. Indeed, it feels like Christmas time. According to tradition, the spirits of the dead are welcomed in a friendly way; their “annual homecoming” is a time that is symbolically shared with their families and loved ones by eating, drinking, and reminiscing about the good old memories. It is a way to keep the connection between the living and the dead “alive.” Giovanni Verga, Italian novelist and playwright, vividly describes this old tradition as follows: "On the 'Day of the Dead,’ walking on tiptoes, mothers put toys and sweets in the tiny shoes of their children while they are dreaming of long lines of white ghosts carrying glittering presents. Smiling young girls try on, in front of the mirror, the earrings or the brooch they were given by their fiancées.” This heartfelt holiday is similar to the "El Dia de los Muertos," a typical Spanish and Latin American celebration. Catholic families gather to make a pilgrimage to the cemeteries and spiritually reunite with their beloved ones. According to some historians, this festive tradition, which blends paganism and the Holy Scriptures, dates back to early Christian’s times. St. Odilo, fifth Abbot of Cluny, first established it in 998 AD. Sicilian anthropologist Giuseppe Pitrè tells that, in the past, Sicilian children used to leave their shoes on windowsills in the hope that their dead relatives would place gifts for them. Traditions say dead relatives, "turn themselves into ants," so they can enter easily into the homes to fill the baskets and the socks prepared by the kids with gifts. Since presents are for the good children, on the night of Nov. 1, kids who misbehaved promise to work on changing. Over the past few years, the Day of Dead tradition has been often opposed to Halloween, raising concern among Catholics who fear that the latter might overshadow this century-old religious celebration. In some cases there have been public protests organized by local priests. On the other hand, Halloween parties are annually organized across Italian discos and clubs. Besides that, thousands of Sicilians visit the annual Sigonella open-base “AutumnFest” as they are curious to see “the real thing” and taste American food. As for every Sicilian holiday and festivals, a plethora of sweets, which catch the eyes and tempt the taste buds, are prepared during this celebration. The traditional "cosi ruci" (sweets) include "Frutta Martorana" (Martorana fruits), a confection of almond paste made into the shape of different fruits, that, according to tradition are said to have been firstly baked in the Middle Age at the Monastero della Martorana (monastery of Martorana) in Palermo, when some nuns decorated their gardens’ barren trees with marzipan fruit to impress an archbishop visiting at Easter (Sicilian nuns have been baking scrumptious sweets for centuries and today they are still among the best pastry chefs even though, unfortunately, very few convents still keep this tradition alive). Tradition has it that the king of that time heard about the delicious treats and wanted to sample them. That is why Martorana Fruit is also called “Pasta Reale,” i.e. “royal” almond paste made by mixing almonds, sugar and water. Other mouthwatering sweets include "N'zuddi" (almond cookies), cocoa-based cookies ("Rame di Napoli," "Totò" and "Bersaglieri"), "Ossa di morti," (bones of the dead) crunchy cookies that were once shaped as skulls and phalanges. They're made of white dough that contrasts with the dark base where the sugar darkens close to the pan during baking and "Pupi ri zuccaru" or puppets of boiled sugar. Don’t miss a visit to the traditional "Fiera dei Morti" (All
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Get ready to tempt your taste buds with the traditional “Pupi ri zuccaru” or puppets of boiled sugar that are among the most popular treats that are baked into symbolic shapes for the “Day of the Dead,” a meaningful religious holiday remembering the loved ones who have departed. You will find them in all pasticcerie (pastry shops) and panifici (bakeries). (Photo by Giuseppe Stimolo)
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Navy Observes National Cybersecurity Awareness Month From Navy Office of Information
WASHINGTON (NNS) -- October marks the annual cybersecurity education and awareness campaign. As Navy systems and functions become increasingly reliant on cyberspace, adhering to best cyber practices and behaving with integrity online are critical to protecting Navy networks. The cyber threat is real. Between September 2014 and June 2015, there were 30-million known malicious intrusion attempts on Department of Defense networks. Both civilian and military computer systems are under constant attack from a variety of sources. Adversaries use hacking, espionage, malware, viruses and worms to obtain personal information through emails, software downloads and social websites. Whether at work or at home, Navy personnel must remember that they are in the battlespace and are our first line of defense. "What we all have to remember is that every Sailor is cyber warrior," said Chief of Naval Operations, Adm. John Richardson. "Just like every Sailor is a fire fighter, every Sailor is a cyber warrior...It just takes one person to make a mistake; that mistake can be exploited and the network can be severely damaged by one person's lapse in concentration." During October, organizations across the Navy are scheduled to disseminate information through articles, videos, social media and graphics to educate and inform Navy personnel and partners on this vital security issue. "In my role as Navy Cybersecurity director, I am on the hunt every day for capabilities that reduce the risk of cyber warfare disrupting maritime operations," said Vice Adm. Jan Tighe, deputy chief of naval operations for Information Warfare. "A critical step in reducing that risk, and the point of Cybersecurity Awareness Month, is to ensure that every member of our workforce understands their role in mitigating cyber threats. "If you touch a Navy network as a user, maintainer, developer or part of the cyber security workforce, you are in the cyberspace fight. Your actions and behaviors in cyberspace can either enable or prevent adversary opportunity. Since our networks are globally interconnected, it is as important for the shore based Sailor to be cybersecurity minded as it is for those serving forward and on tactical platforms. Cybersecurity is on all of us and all hands need to think cybersecurity, whenever you are interacting with our network." This year's themes include: - The cyber threat is real - You're in the battlespace - Operating safely in the digital environment to protect cybersecurity is an all hands effort - Navy personnel uphold the highest standards of character and conduct in person and online Efforts to drive home the cybersecurity imperative within the Navy will continue beyond October, as the Navy builds on the momentum provided by National Cybersecurity Awareness month, education efforts will continue throughout the next year and beyond. Additional information on National Cybersecurity Awareness Month, including tips and resources for the use of local commands, can be found at a dedicated DHS webpage (www.dhs.gov/nationalcyber-security-awareness-month) or on a Department of Defense page (www.defense.gov/News/ Special-Reports/0415_Cyber-Strategy). For Navy specific information on cybersecurity throughout the month of October visit www.navy. mil/local/cyberawareness.
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All Hands News Bulletin:
Cost: $250 Members must attend all three days. Please contact us for more information.
CPR/AED/FIRST AID INSTRUCTOR COURSE Command, Department or Organization: American Red Cross Date of Event: Nov 18, 21 & 22 Time of Event: 0900-1630 Location of Event: Red Cross Classroom Bldg. 318 2nd Floor Point of Contact Name: American Red Cross Point of Contact Phone Number: 624-4900 Point of Contact Email Address: Sigonella@RedCross.Org Additional Information: CPR/AED: Learn how to teach students how to respond to cardiac and breathing emergencies in adults, children, and infants, including the use of automated external defibrillators (AED). First Aid: Learn how to engage students in response to common first aid emergencies, including burns; cuts; head, neck, and back injuries and more. APPLICATIONS DUE 4 NOV 2016
ROAD CLOSURE HALSEY ROAD
Command, Department or Organization: NAVFAC PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT Date of Event: 24-OCT-2016 TO 30-NOV-2016 Time of Event: DAILY Location of Event: NAS1 HALSEY ROAD BETWEEN WATER PLANT AND FIRST ENTRANCE TO COMMISSARY PARKING LOT Point of Contact Name: DELORIES KING Point of Contact Phone Number: 624-5014 Point of Contact Email Address: DELORIES.KING@EU.NAVY.MIL Additional Information: TRAFFIC DELAYS CAN BE EXPECTED FOR THE DURATION OF THE ROAD CLOSURE. SINGLE LANE TRAFFIC SHOULD BE EXPECTED. TRAFFIC SIGNALS, SIGNAGE, AND CONTRACTOR PERSONNEL WILL BE PRESENT TO DIRECT TRAFFIC DURING WORKING HOURS.
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
YOUTH PROGRAM • Middle School Club - Tuesday - 2:45 - 4:45 p.m. at NAS 1 Chapel • High School Club - Thursdays - 1:30 - 2:30 p.m. NAS 1 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
Catholic Religious Education • September - June - 10:30 a.m. at DoDDS
PROTESTANT MEN OF THE CHAPEL • Wednesdays 6 a.m. @ NAS 1 Fellowship Hall
Knights of Columbus • First Wednesday of the month - 5 p.m. at NAS 2 Chapel
PROTESTANT WOMEN OF THE CHAPEL • Tuesdays - 9 a.m. at NAS 1 Fellowship Hall; Thursdays 5 p.m. @ NAS 1 Fellowship Hall
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
LATTER-DAY SAINTS • Sunday - 1:30 p.m. at NAS 1 Chapel Contact: sigonellalds@gmail.com or 624-9049
Weekly Traffic Report: Oct. 17 - 24, 2016
Ristorante Bella Etna
Breakfast: $3.45 Mon - Fri: 6:30 - 8:30 a.m. Weekend / Holiday: 7-9 a.m.
Lunch: $5.55 Mon - Fri: 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. Weekend / Holiday: 11 a.m. -1 p.m.
Dinner: $4.85 Mon - Fri: 4 - 6 p.m. Weekend / Holiday: 4-6 p.m.
As a reminder to everyone: There are no PTUs allowed at the Galley. Appropriate athletic gear is authorized at the discretion of the Galley staff. Please remember that for sanitation purposes and for the consideration of other customers, if you have been out for PT, been working out at the gym, or have just been engaged in any physical activity where you and or your clothing has become soiled or sweaty you will be asked to turn around.
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European Nematodes Threaten U.S. Farmers By Robert Szostek U.S. European Command Customs Public Affairs Office
WIESBADEN, Germany — Europe is home to many agricultural pests that are not found in the United States and soil is a natural hideout for them. Personnel assigned to Europe must remember to clean anything that collects dirt before they send it stateside. These pests can cause great damage to the U.S. agriculture economy. “You can unwittingly introduce invasive pests into the U.S.,” said Julie Aliaga-Milos, U.S. Department of Agriculture adviser at the U.S. European Command Customs and Border Clearance Agency. “It only takes one bit of soil on your car, lawn furniture, bicycle, field gear, shoe or boot.” Vehicles and military equipment are especially prone to contamination by dirt, mud and soil, she added. “It is important to clean everything you ship or mail home — whether it is as a private person or as part of your work,” Aliaga-Milos stated. It is also why USEUCOM has a border clearance program that inspects personal property, privately-owned vehicles and military shipments destined for the U.S. to prevent any pests from spreading. “For example, the burrowing nematode is a tiny worm not native to the States,” she said. “But it could hide in the mud on your boots. If you took that mud stateside, the nematode eggs could later hatch and attack the roots of banana or citrus trees.” Losses of infested trees cost millions of dollars annually. The golden nematode attacks potatoes and tomatoes reducing yields by as much as 80 percent. It threatens annual crop yields of over $1 billion. For more information, call a military customs office to find out more about agricultural threats to the U.S. or visit our website at www.eur.army.mil/opm/customs/uscustoms.htm.
"DAY OF THE DEAD" continued from Page 6 Souls Day's Fair), which is also known among Sigonellans as the “shoe fair” because of the many stalls selling shoes. It actually features more than 200 booths selling furniture, shoes, clothing, arts and crafts, antiquities, food and more. It will be open all day long in the Catania airport area (Parcheggio “Fontanarossa”) from Oct. 28 thru Nov. 2. Traffic will be restricted in the fair area. Parking spaces will be set up in the venue’s adjoining streets and will be limited. Car
pooling and parking far from this festival area is strongly recommended. Other similar smaller markets will be set up in other towns of the Catania province such as Caltagirone, Mirabella Imbaccari, Tremestieri Etneo and Vizzini as well as in Palermo, Caltanissetta, Siracusa, Agrigento and other towns across the island. For more information and detailed event’s schedule, visit the City of Catania tourist office website: http://www.comune.catania.it/
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Find and circle all of the old TV shows that are hidden in the grid. The remaining letters spell the name of an additional old TV show.
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Public Works Department Second Class Petty Officer Association volunteered to clean a long abandoned building by sweeping, pulling weeds and discarding trash. (Photo courtesy of PO2 James Gilbert)
Piazza Vincenzo Bellini Gets a Refresh PO2 James Gilbert Public Works Department
NAS SIGONELLA, Sicily – Saturday, Oct. 8 was a busy day for volunteers from the Public Works Department Second Class Petty Officer Association. The day began in Piazza Vincenzo Bellini situated across from the beautiful opera house, in a long abandoned building. The Casa Del Mutilato is a WW1 Memorial that until recently had been closed for 20 years, its original intention to house the wounded. Built in 1939 the building was eventually abandoned throughout the second half of the 20th century until a warm Saturday morning, under the direction of PO2 Ian Lester, the group swept the main lobby and cleaned off the front steps, pulled weeds and discarded piles of accumulated trash. In a side room off the main entrance a temporary wall
was torn down in order to reveal a preserved statue. From the upper floor old furniture was moved to the ground floor and 20 years of old grocery store pamphlets were cleared out of the hallway by the mailbox. About halfway through the project, part of the group split off in order to do some work at a school just around the corner. Supplies were handed out and one of the large street side doors (which was covered in graffiti) was painted back to its original color. Inside the school large tables were carried to the upper floor and old lockers were carried back down in their place. At the end of the day, the entire group was invited to head to the cafeteria to join the kids for school lunch. Around the cafeteria table, everyone agreed that the food offered was a lot better than the school lunches they had grown up with. It was a great way to end another successful COMREL.
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