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Sigonella Honors Women During Women's History Month
SIGONELLA, Sicily (March 22, 2018) - (From left to right) Niki McBain, Naval Air Station (NAS) Sigonella Emergency Management Officer, U.S. Air Force Technical Sergeant Auja Griggs, NAS Sigonella Command Master Chief Nancy Estrada, Capt. Brent Trickel, Commanding Officer NAS Sigonella, and Chief Yeoman Tonya Goff, Navy Supply Fleet Logistics Center Sigonella, pose for a group photo during a cake cutting ceremony to culminate the festivities for Women's History Month at the NAS Sigonella galley. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Maria A. Garza/ Released) Story by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Maria Garza
Naval Air Station (NAS) Sigonella held several events throughout the month of March in observance of National Women’s History Month which honors women in uniform and civilians who have courageously broken down barriers, shattered stereotypes, and changed our society. This year’s theme is "Honoring Women Who Fight All Forms of Discrimination." Women's history month originated in 1978, when the Sonoma County Commission on the Status of Women initiated a women's history week to coincide with international women's day on 8 March. In 1981, in response to growing support for the week, Congress passed a joint resolution proclaiming a women's history week. The National Women's History Project, a non-profit organization dedicated to honoring and preserving women's history, petitioned Congress in 1987 to expand the celebration to the entire month of March. Since then, National Women's History Month has commemorated the diverse contributions women have made, and continue to make, to our nation. To kick off the month of events, female American service members from NAS Sigonella went to local Italian communities in conjunction with female Italian service members to participate in three separate joint “women in uniform” panels. During these panels participants discussed the achievements and shared inspirational stories and challenges of Italian and American women who serve in the military and
the police forces. "These inspirational cycles of panels focusing on the social, economic, cultural, career and political achievements of women have become a yearly tradition for Sigonella,” said Alberto Lunetta, NAS Sigonella Community Relations Director. “These amazing intercultural events provide a great opportunity for American and Italian female police and service members to meet each other and compare employment experiences and challenges." The Italian service members represented a range of communities including the Italian Navy, Coast Guard, Air Force, Red Cross, and the Carabenieri. For them the experience of being female and serving in uniform has a bit more significance within the Italian culture which has traditionally been male oriented. "I was humbled, honored and privileged to be in the company of women who are pioneers in the Italian law enforcement communities,” said Lt. Cmdr. Devin Corinne, one of the joint panel participants. “I was impressed by their hard work and determination in making a difference in their country." “Despite cultural differences, American and Italian women are very similar in many of the biases that we still face from friends and family regarding taking non-traditional jobs,” said CMDCM Nancy Estrada, NAS Sigonella Command Master Chief and panel participant. “Both nationalities cited the value they placed on the family-like teams they work with.” Morale, Welfare and Recreation hosted a Women’s History Month event themed “Nevertheless She Persisted” at the library March 23 where four exem-
plary military and civilian women shared their stories. These honorees not only shared their experiences, but their lives demonstrate the power of taking action, and of believing that significant change is possible. Monica Drago, a Housing Referral Counselor and an honoree at the event, knew that one day she would be working as a housing inspector. As a young girl she remembers her uncle talking to housing inspectors from NAS Sigonella and knew that this was the job she wanted to pursue. “I loved to hear them speaking in English,” Drago said. “The fact that this man could mediate between two different worlds excited me!” From the struggles of learning a new language and encountering many obstacles in a male dominated job environment, she persisted, and eventually landed her dream job. Drago has been working for the Navy at NAS Sigonella for 17 years. “I’d like to thank all the women in our lives including mothers, sisters, friends and colleagues,” said Drago. “Inspirational women who demonstrate perseverance, strength and beauty. One day when little girls with big dreams grow up and reach out to role models who strive to make a difference in the world they will ask what they all have in common, and each one will be able to say nevertheless she persisted!” The Women’s History Month observance events aboard NAS Sigonella culminated with a cake cutting ceremony hosted by the NAS Sigonella Heritage Committee.
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125th Chief Petty Officer Birthday Message From Master Chief Petty Officer Of The Navy Steven Giordano
April 1st will mark 125 years of Chief Petty Officers serving as "The backbone of our Navy." The Chief Petty Officers continue to serve as visible, more authentic, competent, courageous, and confidently humble deckplate leaders in leading our Navy team forward every day. As we celebrate our heritage with good grace, let us reflect on and honor the expertise, grit, and devotion of those who wore anchors before us. They shaped the Chief Petty Officer rate into the time honored respected and revered fellowship simply known today as "The Mess" - recognized worldwide for its distinct leadership in accomplishing the Navy's mission. Chief Petty Officers must continue to build on the achievements and lessons of the past 125 years. To ensure the Navy achieves operational excellence and that our Sailors, civilians, and families get the support they need to contribute to our mission success, we serve as trusted leaders, technical experts, advisors, and mentors. We do so guided by the wisdom of the Chief Petty Officer Creed - a timeless living document. It is truly an honor and humbling to serve as part of such a long-standing and valued legacy. The tireless efforts of Chief Petty Officers, past and present, are the cornerstone of our Navy's continued success as the world's premiere combat ready force. Stay safe and Happy 125TH Birthday Chiefs!
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 Sug-
gestion 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 galley:
There is always room for process improvement especially since there is a brand new CSC. 1. Most patrons see Big Al's or Piazza Pizza just as a place for pizza, but they have a mean chicken dish there. The juices are AMAZING! Could their recipe be incorporated in the Galley's menu? 2. A see a lot special meals that focus around fried chicken and lumpia. Cultural favorites to some, but does not capture the other cultures on this base. I recommend there be a special meal on St. Patrick's Day with corned beef with cabbage, soda bread, champ, and Shepherd's pie. Maybe some green drinks too since Guinness is not served. 3. I heard that patrons can eat outside. Why is this not advertised? There seems to be a lot of potential with the Galley, but many areas are not utilized. 4. Many times when I go to the Galley the TV's are not on, and when you ask everyone is like I don't know. Can we play movies during meals like on a ship? 5. I've heard other bases who have had Iron Chef contests. Have we ever thought about that? 6. Can undesignated E-3 & below work in the Galley if they want to pick a rate? 7. Can music be played on the mess decks from that jukebox? 8. Can granita be served with brioche?
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Thank you for the feedback and the opportunity to respond to your inquiries, which I wThank you for the feedback and the opportunity to respond to your inquiries, which I will address in order, as follows:
--Chicken Dish: The galley is always open for suggestions, especially with regards to the menu. With this being said, we will regularly host Menu Review Boards to which All Hands are invited to attend. We take all comments and menu suggestions into consideration when we draft our Menu Cycle. -- Special Meals: We base these special themed meals on the heritage celebration of that month utilizing the guidance from Defense Equal Opportunity Management Institute and NAVSUP P-476. We also take into account the acceptability history of the items we have on the menu, the food costs and if the food or ingredients are available through our Prime Vendor when planning these meals. Our St. Patrick’s Day themed meal on Saturday, 17 Mar 2018 featured some of the items you mentioned. -- Outside Seating Areas: The seating in the front area of the Galley is open for use at the discretion of the customers. Specifically, Galley users can get their food to go and are welcome to sit outside. This area is also used as overflow in the event that the Galley exceeds capacity. With regards to the tables and chairs in the back area of the Galley, you’re welcome to use this space too. In addition, this area is part of a future project in which a walk-up window will be installed for grab and go RIK customers. Currently, this project is pending due to a lack of funding, but we are committed to completing this project as/when funds become available. -- Galley TV’s not on: Since your comment was received the satellite dish at the galley has been repaired and service has been restore to the tv’s in the dining area. As for playing movies, we only show the AFN channels as we want an effi-
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Home visits and other contacts with mothers and newborns, elderly retirees, widows and widowers
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"ICE" continued from Page 2 cient flow of customers in our dining area and playing movies would encourage folks to stay at their tables even if they are already done eating. This will cause serious congestion at the dining area. --Iron Chef Contest: This is really a great idea but you would need to coordinate with MWR to make it happen, as these types of activities are sponsored by them and the galley isn’t allowed to spend Subsistence-In-Kind funds on these types of events. --Undesignated E-3 Doing OJT in the galley: We would welcome any undesignated Sailors in the galley to support them and give them more options in their careers. Please do not hesitate to contact the Food Service Officer (FSO) or the Leading Culinary Specialist (CS) at 624-5739/2585. --Jukebox and Music in the Dining Area: The juke box machine is old equipment from the NAS 1 Galley and we are using it as a vintage display to showcase the smoothie bar during our Wednesday lunch meal. Unfortunately, it’s not working at the moment. We need to completely replace the stereo system and get new CDs to be able to get it functioning again and as of right now other items in the galley have a higher priority for funding. -- Granita with brioche: The Galley must get their food from a Prime Vendor and unfortunately, Italian Granita is not available in that system. Thank you for allowing me to address some of your concerns. If you have future or further questions about the galley, please contact the Food Service Officer, CWO3 Marigundon. He can be reached at 624-5739 (+39-095-56-5739) or via email at francisco.marigundon@eu.navy.mil.
Comment regarding Slot Machines:
Can you please add some real video gambling games like roulette,you please add some real video gambling games like roulette, Texas Holdem, black jack, etc.? Maybe do a survey on survey monkey. The first machine as you walk in has a very old version of black jack and poker. I would say that place is always very busy so the customer base is there, but many of the games are out of date. Also, there is roulette in Big Al's, but
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maximum bet is only $.50 cents and you win $2.50. Midtown originally had roulette with a 35 to one bet, but for some reason that game was removed for whatever reason. We are all adults here so please don't remove the real style gambling games. Also, rumor has it that MWR keeps raising the ceiling on the quick hits game. At one point it was set at $11K, but now it supposedly has been changed to $13K. That's wrong. Also, this is the first base I've been to where there is not a Texas Holdem tournament. The ones at TAKE 5 where the winner gets a $25 NEX gift card can’t really be considered a tournament. I played in a tournament at Camp Zama, Japan where the first place prize was $1K and a seat at the All Army Texas Holdem online Tournament. I got third place and got $350.00. These are some things to think about, because in my opinion the bingo is rigged. How is it that the Jackpot ALWAYS hits in the last week?
Response:
Thank you for your feedback regarding the MWR Gaming Rooms. Although it may appear the gaming machines are operated by local MWR, they are actually operated through the Army Recreation Machine Program (ARMP). Your feedback concerning the selection of games and payout has been forwarded to ARMP Headquarters for their consideration. In addition, it sounds like you've been provided with untrue information concerning MWR's capability to "raise the ceiling" on certain games. As described, all gaming machines are controlled by ARMP. I'm happy to hear that you take advantage of the programs that Liberty has to offer. In accordance with CNIC Instruction 1710.3, MWR is only authorized to give away individual prizes with a value of $25 or less unless there is an entry fee or the event is supported by commercial sponsorship. Currently, the MWR Sponsorship Coordinator is seeking sponsorship to support events like these so that MWR can offer bigger and better prizes. Lastly, allow me to address your opinion about bingo and let me assure you it is not rigged. When MWR starts a bingo session, the jackpot will pay at $2,500 and bingo must be reached in 50 numbers. Each week the jackpot prize is increased by $500 and the numbers called to win the jackpot is increa-
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Congratulations to Sigonella's Newest Ombudsmen
Brenda Leach, ETD
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Katie Karaffa, CTF-67
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"Women’s" continued from Page 1 “It’s important that we take the time to come together to celebrate the significant contributions of military and civilian women,” said Chief Logistics Specialist Alfonso Limtengco, Command Diversity Officer. “Their accomplishments helped shape the Navy and the Nation.” Women have served in the Navy as nurses dating back to the 1800s, most notably during the Civil War when the Sisters of the Holy Cross served aboard USS Red Rover, the Navy's first hospital ship. In 1948, women
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gained permanent status in the Navy with the passage of the Women's Armed Services Integration Act. Female Sailors and civilians play an integral role in the success of the Navy as part of the Navy team. Women serve in every rank from seaman to admiral and hold nearly every job from naval aviator to deep-sea diver. Twenty percent of the Navy's enlisted force is made up of women, including eight percent of all senior and master chiefs. Nineteen percent of the Navy’s officer force, including 10 percent of all admirals, are comprised of women.
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Sicilian Easter Cakes to tempt your taste buds Story by Alberto Lunetta
Knowing the importance of food in the Sicilian culture, it should be no surprise that home cooks and pastry chefs get very busy during Easter. As the Sicilian saying goes "Aviri cchiu' chiffari di lu furnu di Pasqua," (being more busy than an oven during Easter). During Easter week, Sicilians bake a lot of scrumptious pastries that are still prepared according to secret ancient recipes handed down from Sicilian nuns and Moorish bakers. There is wide variety of Sicilian treats, which are basically made with eggs, flour, almonds, candied fruits and ricotta cheese. Although chocolate Easter eggs, which come in assorted sizes, are big sellers in Sicily, traditional dolci (treats) are still very popular in the island. Among the most famous treats there is the "Cuddura cu l'ovu" which is a cookie with hard-boiled eggs placed in the center. The marzipan "Agneddu Pasquali" (which in Sicilian means Easter Lamb) is undoubtedly, the most peculiar Easter cake. It comes from a Jewish tradition, and it is made with sugar and clove paste. It is shaped as the "Agnus Dei" (Lamb of God), whose bronze prototype is in Palermo's National Museum. The lamb is always set in a grassy background with a banner placed in the back. The banner is a small reproduction of the medieval symbol of the French kings who ruled Sicily. This tantalizing "Agneddu di Pasta di Zuccaru e Jarofulu," which is still made by hand is a pretty traditional variety of Easter lamb. The most valuable lambs are indeed the "Agneddi di Pasta Riali," or marzipan lambs, made with ground almonds and sugar, covered with icing and painted like the Martorana fruit. These particular lambs are often filled with citron jam and are a specialty of the towns of Erice and Acireale, where they're made close to life size. Pasta Riali in Sicilian means royal paste because it was made in the kitchens of the great nobles and nuns of the Martorana Convent in Palermo. Another essential Easter cake is "Cassata," (photo above), one of the world's most famous Sicilian pastries. It is made with ricotta, coated with icing and decorated with candied fruit. Cassata is also available in smaller and differently shaped versions named "Cassateddi." Eating Cassata is a must for any good Sicilian as the saying tells, "Tintu cu nun mancia cassati la matina ri Pasqua," which in Sicilian means: "Bad is the one who doesn't eat Cassate on Easter morning." Cassata was first prepared in 998 at the palace of Emir Yussuf in Palermo during the Arab rule. Its name derives from "Quas'at," which in Arabic means: round bowl. Historians believe that this cake was prepared in a round bowl 33 cm. in diameter and its inventor used all the delicacies available at the time. Over the centuries, this cake became so popular that in 1575, the Ecclesiastical Council of Mazara (province of Trapani) banned its production in convents and monasteries to prevent the nuns, who were very skilled and popular confectioners, from being disturbed during the Holy Week's prayers. According to scholars, the first prototype of modern Cassata, which included sophisticated decorations with candied fruits, was prepared in the second half of the 16th century by the nuns of the Valverde Monastery in Palermo. "Viscotta di casa." is another type of Sicilian Easter cookies worth mentioning. They are traditional home baked biscuits that are still prepared according to ancient recipes. The “Colomba” is a traditional Italian dove-shaped Easter cake covered with a glaze made of Piedmont hazelnuts, almonds and sugar. The batter is made with flour, butter, and eggs. The dove, for its particular shape as a symbol of peace, recalls the first Christian symbols painted in the catacombs. And, chocolate eggs with the “surprise” inside are very popular all over Italy. You can find them made with all kinds of chocolate ranging from white chocolate to chocolate with cereal.
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Easter Week is an important time for Catholics all over the world. In Sicily, almost every city celebrates the passion of Christ with a Good Friday procession. One of the most fascinating centuries-old processions is traditionally held in Enna, a city, located 3,000 feet high on a mountaintop in the center of Sicily, the highest provincial capital in Italy. Hundreds of worshippers and members of religious clubs as well as children, take part in this not-to-bemissed mournful procession throughout the streets of the historic heart. (Photo by http://www.artribune.com)
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Navy to Commission New Guided-Missile Destroyer Ralph Johnson From Department of Defense
WASHINGTON (NNS) -- The Navy will commission its newest guided-missile destroyer, the future USS Ralph Johnson (DDG 114), during a 10 a.m. EDT ceremony Saturday, March 24, at Columbus Street Pier in
Charleston, South Carolina. The future USS Ralph Johnson honors Marine Corps Pfc. Ralph Henry Johnson, who posthumously received the Medal of Honor for his "conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity" during the Vietnam War. On March 5, 1968, in an observation post overlooking the
Quan Duc Valley, Johnson used his body to shield fellow Marines from a grenade, absorbing the blast and dying instantly. The Charleston native had only been in Vietnam for two months when he was killed at the age of 19. Gen. Robert Neller, commandant of the Marine Corps, will deliver the
GULF OF MEXICO (July 27, 2017) Ingalls Shipbuilding completed builder's sea trials on the future Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Ralph Johnson (DDG 114). The ship spent more than three days in the Gulf of Mexico testing the ship's main propulsion, combat and other ship systems. (U.S. Navy photo by Andrew Young/Released)
ceremony's principal address. Mrs. Georgeann McRaven, wife of retired Adm. Bill McRaven, serves as the ship's sponsor. In a time-honored Navy tradition, she will give the order to "man our ship and bring her to life!" "The future USS Ralph Johnson will become one of the most capable weapons in our nation's arsenal," said Secretary of the Navy Richard V. Spencer. "It will serve for decades to come as a fitting tribute to the heroic actions of Pfc. Ralph Johnson who, in the face of certain death, sacrificed his own life to save the life of a fellow Marine." Ralph Johnson, the 65th Arleigh Burke-class destroyer to be commissioned, will be able to conduct a variety of operations, from peacetime presence and crisis management to sea control and power projection. Ralph Johnson will be capable of engaging in air, surface and subsurface battles simultaneously and will contain a myriad of offensive and defensive weapons designed to support maritime warfare, including Integrated Air and Missile Defense capabilities. The ceremony can be viewed on the Navy Live blog at http://navylive.dodlive.mil.
Theodore Roosevelt Carrier Strike Group Returns to 7th Fleet By Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Michael Colemanberry, USS Theodore Roosevelt Public Affairs
INDIAN OCEAN (NNS) -- The Theodore Roosevelt Carrier Strike Group (TRCSG), led by Carrier Strike Group (CSG) 9, returned to the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations (AOO) as part of its regularly scheduled deployment. At the direction of U.S. 7th Fleet, TRCSG will conduct a variety of operations, including addressing shared maritime security concerns, building relationships with partner navies and enhancing interoperability and communication with partners and allies throughout the AOO through exercises and ship visits. "We are prepared to conduct a variety of operations while in 7th Fleet," said Rear Admiral Steve Koehler, commander, CSG 9. "As we return to this AOO we will continue our reputation of excellence and show that we remain committed to U.S. Navy presence in the IndoAsia Pacific." The TRCSG returned to 7th Fleet after successfully completing more than four months in the Arabian Gulf and U.S. 5th Fleet area of op-
erations supporting maritime security, theater security cooperation, and Operations Inherent Resolve and Freedom's Sentinel. "The strike group is extremely proficient and performing at an exceptional level," said Koehler. "We are prepared to conduct operations in 7th Fleet with the same persistence and flawless execution the strike group exhibited in 5th Fleet." Theodore Roosevelt is scheduled to embark key leaders and distinguished visitors while underway, conduct training across the strike group to include flight operations and conduct bilateral exchanges and ship tours during scheduled quality-of-life port visits throughout the region. "The Sailors and Marines across the Theodore Roosevelt carrier strike group have represented the U.S. very well throughout deployment so far, both underway and in port," said Koehler. "I look forward to seeing their success continue in the remaining months of deployment." Roosevelt left its homeport of San Diego, Calif., Oct. 6 for a regularly-scheduled deployment to the U.S. 7th and 5th Fleet areas of re-
ARABIAN GULF (March 24, 2018) The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyers USS Preble (DDG 88), USS Halsey (DDG 97) and USS Sampson (DDG 102) are underway behind the aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71). Theodore Roosevelt and its carrier strike group are deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations in support of maritime security operations to reassure allies and partners and preserve the freedom of navigation and the free flow of commerce in the region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Michael A. Colemanberry/Released)
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NAS SIGONELLA COMMUNITY PAGE All Hands News Bulletin:
Accreditation Survey
SAAPM & CAAPM PROCLAMATION SIGNING
The Joint Commission and the U.S. Navy Medical Inspector General will conduct a joint accreditation survey of U.S. Naval Hospital Sigonella, and it's Branch Health Clinics, from 12-20 April 2018.
Command, Department or Organization: NASSIG Fleet & Family Support Center (FFSC) Date of Event: 3 April 2018 Time of Event: 0900 Location of Event: NAS 2 Fountain Point of Contact Name: Amy Jo Jenkins, SAPR Civilian Victim Advocate Point of Contact Phone Number: 624-4291 Point of Contact Email Address: amy.jenkins@eu.navy.mil Additional Information: Join many of our NASSIG and Tenant Command COs, OICs and Triads for the signing of the 2018 SAAPM (Sexual Assault Awareness & Prevention Month) Proclamation, as well as the CAAPM (Child Abuse Awareness & Prevention Month) Proclamation. All Hands are invited to meet at the Fountain at 0900 to kick-off the 2018 SAAPM & CAAPM events for the month of April.
Patients and staff members may contact a Joint Commission surveyor during this survey and request a public information interview. The Joint Commission surveyors will be located in the Staff Education and Training Department (Bldg. 310) and can be contacted by calling DSN 624-4576 ext. 4. Concerns may also be brought to the attention of the U.S. Navy Medical Inspector General by calling (202) 445-4093 or via E-Mail: Sonja.m.pyle.civ@mail.mil
Sigonella Religious Ministries Department Worship Services NAS 1 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
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
Saturdays First Saturday Rosary and Mass: . . . . . . . . . . 1100-1200 Liturgical Protestant Service NAS I Chapel - . . . . . . . . . . . 1800 Sundays Catholic Mass: . . . . 0900-1000 Catholic Religious Education (DoDDS):. 1045-1200 Protestant Service: . . . . . . . . . 1100-1200 Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 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
Weekly Traffic Report: Mar. 19 - Mar. 26, 2018
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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NEXs to Again Sell Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society Benefit Coupon Kristine M. Sturkie NEXCOM Public Affairs Specialist
From March 22 – April 22, 2018, customers at select NEXs will be able to take advantage of a great sale event and support the Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society (NMCRS) by purchasing a $5 benefit coupon. This coupon entitles customers to specific percent-off discounts applied to a one-time NEX purchase from April 20 – 22, 2018. The entire $5 donation will be passed onto NMCRS on behalf of NEX customers. “Our partnership with the Navy Exchange Service Command is important because we share a common mission, to support Sea Service members and their families” said Adm. Steve Abbot (Ret), President and CEO, Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society. “Their annual coupon sale to benefit the Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society supports the Society’s interest-free loans and grants for Sailors and Marines in need, and allows Navy and Marine Corps families to enjoy significant savings on their NEX purchases during the redemption period. That’s a win-win!”
"ICE" continued from Page 3 sed by one number, so statistically, the chances of winning increase each week. Once the jackpot is won, the session ends, and another session begins, thus the jackpot will always pay on the last week of the session. Jackpots have paid with as few as 54 numbers to a high of 61 numbers called. All cards are purchased from a US company and are received packaged and sequentially numbered. Upon receipt, the packages are inventoried by two employees who are not allowed to play bingo and placed in a locked cabinet in the MWR Business Office. The cards are then sold in
NEXs participating in this event include NEX Little Creek, Portsmouth, Norfolk, and Oceana, Va.; NEX Pearl Harbor; NEX San Diego; NEX Jacksonville, Orlando, Key West, Whiting Field, Mayport and Pensacola, Fla.; NEX Kings Bay, Ga.; NEX North Island, Monterey, Port Hueneme and Lemoore, Calif.; NEX Whidbey Island, Bangor, Bremerton and Everett, Wash.; NEX Great Lakes, Ill.; NEX Washington Navy Yard, D.C.; NEX Mitchel Field, N.Y.; NEX Fallon, Nev.; NEX Corpus Christi, Texas; NEX Belle Chasse, La.; NEX Gulfport and Meridian, Miss.; NEX New London, Conn.; NEX Patuxent River, Annapolis and Bethesda, Md.; NEX Charleston, S.C.; NEX Newport, R.I.; NEX Memphis, Tenn.; NEX Yokosuka, Atsugi and Sasebo, Japan; NEX Naples and Sigonella, Italy; NEX Rota, Spain; NEX Guam and NEX Bahrain. The coupon is valid for one-time use in-store only and is limited to $1,000 total discount. For more information, speak to a NEX associate.
numerical sequence as needed for the bingo sessions, so the card a patron purchases is completely random. Employees and family members of employees working in the bingo program, plus all of those in their MWR chain of command, are not permitted to play bingo. This is to avoid any perception of unfair advantage or rigging. Thank you for allowing me to explain the background to some of your concerns. If you have further questions or comments about MWR programs, please contact Amiee Mac Donnell, MWR Director. She can be reached at 624-0548 (or +39-095-56-0548) or via email at amiee.macdonnell@eu.navy.mil.
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GAMEZONE FOOTWORK FORMATIONS FOUL GAME HITTER KILL KNEE PADS LIBERO MATCH OFFENCE PASS PLAYERS POINTS
QUICK HIT RALLY REFEREE ROTATION SAVE SCORE SERVE SETS SETTER SHANK SHOT SIDELINES SIDE OUT
SKY BALL SLIDE SPIKING SPORT SUBSTITUTION TANDEM TEAMS TOPSPIN TRAJECTORY VERTICAL JUMP WEAK SIDE WIPE
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APPROACH ASSIST ATTACK BLOCKING BUMP CAPTAIN COACH COURT DEFENCE DOUBLE HIT DUMP FAULT FLOATER
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Find and circle all of the words that are hidden in the grid. The remaining 39 letters spell a secret message.
DIFFICULT
Volleyball
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Parents: Are you concerned about your child’s development? Child Find screening is available for children ages 3-5 at the Sigonella Elementary School. • Is your child’s speech unclear? • Can you understand them? • Does their speech frustrate them? • Does your child use simple sentences? • Does your child play well with others? • Do they have difficulty remembering and following directions? • Are their fine and gross motor skills less developed than other preschoolers their age? • Was your child served with an IEP or
IFSP in your last duty station? • Do they still need services? To schedule a screening for your child contact Sigonella Elementary School. Appointments are available when school is in session. Child Find POC: Su Buckelew, PSCD Teacher Phone: 624-4406 Email: susan.buckelew@eu.dodea.edu
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Easter Drama staged in Adrano Story by Alberto Lunetta The eternal conflict between the forces of good and the evil is the theme of the Diavolata (from the word diavolo or devil), an 18th century spectacular religious drama that is staged on Easter Sunday (April 1) at noon and at 8:30 p.m. The performance is held in Adrano’s Piazza Umberto, the square located between the Norman Castle and the cathedral. Five devils, the soul (which is represented by a little girl), death (an actor wearing a skeleton costume), and the angel (acted by a little boy), are the main characters of the drama. In the background of the stage, a scary devil face and an empty grave are displayed. Smoke is given off during the performance. The characters engage fighting and arguing amongst each other. The drama has an allegoric meaning: the Passion of Jesus which rescued mankind from the original sin. Consequently, the devils and death are terrified by the resurrection of Christ. However, they still try to convince mankind, by any means necessary, to give up Jesus’ salvation. At that point Gabriel, the archangel, storms the scene and defeats the forces of evil by symbolically breaking the bow held by the death in two. Gabriel also forces them to pronounce the prayer that says “Viva Maria, la speranza dell’uomo,” (Long live to the Virgin Mary, the hope of mankind). This invocation ends the performance. Following the Diavolata, the Angelicata,(from the word angelo or angel) is held. A background displaying heaven replaces the previous gloomy setting of the stage. This play represents the meeting, surrounded by angels and saints, between the Virgin Mary and Christ. This meeting seals the triumph of good over evil. U Sparu, (the shot) an amazing firework show ends the drama. For more information visit the town of Adrano official website, http://www.comune.adrano.ct.it/Info_Turismo/Tradizioni.aspx
Holy Week in Enna Story by Alberto Lunetta Make sure you don’t miss seeing the events of the Settimana Santa (Holy Week) in Enna during which visitors are transported back to the days of Spanish rule. Atmospheres of mourning and devotion, colorful processions and ancient rituals will enthrall you. Pasqua, or Easter, is among the most important events in the city’s religious calendar. The processions that take place throughout the week are the highlights of this tradition. You will be impressed with the splendor of the traditional costumes, the decorations and the intensity of the devotee’s mysticism. Every year, thousands of pilgrims swarm Enna to see hooded devotees, belonging to different city’s Confraternite (confraternities or religious clubs), walking slowly in procession through the
mournful melodies accompany them. Confraternities are citizen’s associations resembling medieval guilds and dating back to the period of the Spanish rule that still perpetuate ancient Easter traditions. Over the centuries, these associations have been tasked with promoting and organizing the city’s religious and charitable activities. In the past, they played a leading role in the social life of the town providing spiritual and material assistance to the poor and the sick, or to those sentenced to death. In 1740, there were 34 confraternities. Today, there are only 15 and they include Confrati (members of the confraternities) belonging to all ranks and classes with the only exception being women’s admittance. In the past, confraternities were mainly composed of sulphur miners and farmers. The color of the dresses and the mantel worn during the processions has a particular meaning that can be either related to the cult of their own patron saint or to the role that they played in the past. On Good Friday (March 30) at 4:30 p.m., the “Confraternity of the Passion” begins a procession carrying the 24 symbols of Jesus’ martyrdom, called “mysteries.” They include: the cross, the purse with thirty silver coins, the crown, the lantern, the rooster, the nails, and the scourges. The procession, which leaves from the Church of Saint Leonardo, makes its way toward the Duomo or cathedral. As the confraternity proceeds in penitence along via Roma through the narrow streets of the city, the other fourteen Confraternite join this mournful religious parade. The procession follows a definite order as confraternities parade from the most recent to the oldest. Over 2,000 hooded penitents parade, in complete silence, until they reach the Church of Our Lady of Sorrows where a statue depicting the Virgin Mary is preserved. Then, this statue is taken to the cathedral where an Urna (urn) containing a statue of the dead Christ had been placed. At 7 p.m., the procession leaves from the cathedral and reaches the Church of St. Paolini near the cemetery, where a benediction is given with the Reliquary cross, which according to the tradition encloses a thorn from the crown of Christ. Eventually, the procession returns to the Cathedral. On Apr. 1 (Easter Sunday), in the morning, Pasqua is celebrated at the church of S. Salvatore at 10 a.m. Later in the evening, the Paci (peace), a ceremony symbolizing the encounter of resurrected Christ with the Virgin Mary, begins at 6 p.m. Two statues depicting Jesus and his mother are carried on the shoulders of confraternity members and taken from the churches of S. Salvatore and S. Giuseppe to piazza Mazzini where the Paci will be staged. As soon as Christ appears, the black veil covering the statue of the Lady of Sorrows comes down. At that point, the statues run toward each other and later are taken inside the Cathedral. For more information, detailed schedules and guided tour opportunities visit http://www.comune.enna.it/
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