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Pure Praxis: Empowering Sailors to Become Active Bystanders By nicole Ybarra NAS Sigonella Public Affairs
NAS SIGONELLA, Sicily – On March 23 - 24, Sailors aboard NAS Sigonella were treated to a performance at the NAS 1 theater by Pure Praxis, a social theater group that uses performance education workshops to empower service members and provides the skills necessary to become active bystanders. The team is comprised of skilled and diverse performance facilitators and actoradvocates who explore complex and relevant topics through live, improvisational theater to engage the audience. Pure Praxis aims to promote social change through live, improvisational theater to recreate difficult real world situations that enable audience members to rehearse and brainstorm proactive responses. “Praxis” is the act of applying, engaging and practicing ideas, which is what differentiates Pure Praxis from any other training program on the market. It explores topics that are both complex and sensitive in order to empower participants. As part of the performance, volunteers were called onto stage to demonstrate their concepts of “manly” behavior. Participants also reenacted scenarios which allowed audience members to question the preconceived stereotypes of what it means to “be a man.” “I felt the training was extremely beneficial," said Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Christopher Gordon. "It is important to keep
Actor-advocates from the social theater group Pure Praxis perform for service members stationed at Naval Air Station (NAS) Sigonella at the Midtown Theater. Pure Praxis is a social theater group comprised of actors, facilitators, educators and trained victim advocates contracted by the Department of the Navy Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Office. The group trains and empowers service members at military installations by focusing on education and prevention of post-assault retaliation and reprisal. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Christopher Gordon/Released)
sexual assault prevention at the top of everyone’s mind and to provide real life tools that we can implement if we witness an incident." Contracted in 2015 by the Department of the Navy Sexual Assault Prevention & Response Of-
fice (DON-SAPRO), Pure Praxis has reached over 84,100 military personnel to date. The social theater group performed three shows during their visit to NAS Sigonella on the theme of preventing reprisal against victims of sexual assault.
Exercise Dynamic Manta 2017 Concludes by mc3 ford williams Sixth Fleet Public Affairs
MEDITERRANEAN SEA – The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile
destroyer USS Porter (DDG 78) began participation in the multilateral Allied Maritime Command anti-submarine, anti-surface warfare Exercise Dynamic Manta 2017.
The exercise took place in the Mediterranean Sea off the southern coast of Italy, March 13-24, 2017. Participating units from the U.S. included the guided-missile destroyer
MEDITERRANEAN SEA (March 13, 2017) NATO ships participate in a photo exercise at the start of Exercise Dynamic Manta 2017, March 13. Dynamic Manta is an annual multilateral Allied Maritime Command (MARCOM) exercise meant to develop interoperability and proficiency in anti-submarine and anti-surface warfare. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Ford Williams/ Released)
USS Porter (DDG 78), a nuclear powered attack submarine assigned to Commander, Task Force CTF 69, two P-8A Poseidons assigned to CTF 67 and one P-3 Orion from the U.S. Navy’s 6th Fleet Patrol and Reconnaissance Wing 11. Dynamic Manta is held annually to provide operational training in anti-surface and anti-submarine warfare in order to enhance interoperability and tactical proficiency of participating nations, including France, Norway, Canada, Turkey, Germany, Spain, Greece, Italy and the U.K. Quick Facts: • The U.S. routinely practices interoperability and high-end warfare with allies and partners. Multinational training enhances interoperability among NATO allies allowing us to maintain vigilance to the degree necessary to promote a secure and prosperous region. • Porter, forward-deployed to Rota, Spain, is conducting naval operations in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of operations in support of U.S. national security interests in Europe. The ship deployed from Naval Station Rota Nov. 30, 2016. • 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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Commanding Officer, Capt. Brent Trickel Hello Sigonella, it seems like it has been awhile since I have written a Direct Line. March has been a great month although the weather has been somewhat unpredictable and reminds me of where I grew up in Missouri. The Active Duty Fund Drive in support of the Navy Marine Corps Relief Society has been a huge success and I want to thank Capt. Chris Parker for being the Chairman and Lt.j.g. Kaitlyn Franz and Chief Kasey Waldron for leading the fundraising effort. There have been scores of other volunteers as well so thank you for your efforts. Hopefully Sigonella can lead the entire Navy/ Marine Corps worldwide team in per capita contributions again this year. I would also like to recognize the lifesaving actions of several of our Sigonella citizens. On Saturday, March 18 an individual suffered a serious heat stroke during the Base to Base 7.6 mile run. The events following the heat stroke undoubtedly saved his life. MA2 William Wilson from NASSIG Security was the first responder to the scene. Due to his quick thinking and early recognition of the severity of the situation, he acted immediately and called for an ambulance. Lt. Eric Wright, an ED nurse, was with the ambulance at the last water station by the railroad tracks which allowed for a fast response so that rapid cooling could begin. The emergency department staff, led by
Dr. Derby, did a phenomenal job. Paul Sanchez and Lt. Mary Sivulich and others were professional and compassionate with the family during this serious situation. The staff did a great job keeping the family updated on the progress despite the urgency of the situation.Because of the individual’s condition, they were transferred to Ospedale Garibaldi. The family was met at the ED by Agata Lombardo, one of the Tri-Care translators who was not even on call that weekend. Nevertheless, she spent several hours of her Saturday afternoon with the family giving updates and translating for them. The family felt the care they received at the Ospedale Garibali was excellent. The doctors and nurses were very good and the care was no less than they would have received anywhere else. It seemed that anyone who spoke any English came by to help put the family at ease. Translators Anastasia Caruso, Aldo Bilinceri and James Conselmo also helped navigate the care and discharge. Throughout the hospitalization, Lt. Joshua Lange, the family case worker, was a phone call or text away. The key to survival and recovery with heat stroke is time. In this case, all of the things that needed to happen to keep this individual alive and ensure a full recovery were done perfectly, at the right time and in the right order, from beginning to end. Great job, Sigonella!
Commanding Officer's Suggestion Box The ICE/CO Suggestion Box is for our community and Commanding Officer to discuss, with an eye toward constant improvement, how we are excelling* and how we can improve**. The community is strongly encouraged to leave contact information when submitting comments. This ensures that a response will come directly to you. The Signature and NASSIG Facebook Page typically publish comments and responses for the benefit of the Sigonella community. Comments/suggestions are useful when objective, constructive, and specific. ICE/CO Suggestion Box is NOT a forum for mean-spirited attacks. Anonymous comments will be published only if they benefit the greater community at large. * If you submit a "BZ" about a specific person or department, PLEASE PROVIDE YOUR NAME in order to ensure comment authenticity and therefore publicly recognize employees or organizations. ** The Commanding Officer will ensure a response to all signed comments/suggestions and the vast majority of anonymous ones but reserves the right to disregard those comments/suggestions disinterested in the spirit of the program! There are two ways to submit; go to: 1) Interactive Customer Evaluation (ICE) home page on a One-Net computer at: http://ice.disa.mil, All Sigonella services are found under the Navy Europe Listing in the scroll-down menu. – or – 2) NAS Sigonella's website www.cnic.navy.mil/Sigonella, go to the "About" drop down menu and click on "CO Suggestion Box".
Interactive Customer Evaluation Comment regarding “DODEA Employees Parking in the Commissary Lot”:
Sir, it has been very difficult to find parking at the Commissary/NEX during the week due to the number of faculty members from the school who park in the Commissary customer parking spots. As a result, many customers have to walk from the NEX or even the MWR parking lot. By 0800, the parking lot is over half full of faculty members parking in the Commissary customer parking. Many times when brought to the attention of those on patrol or Security in general, the response has been less than impressive. Can those on patrol enforce the parking rules stated on the signage at the Commissary parking lot?
Response:
Thank you for your observation and feedback. Based on your comment I personally observed the Commissary parking lot today in the morning (March 14) and witnessed exactly what you described. I informed school leadership this
is not acceptable and that DODEA employees are not to park in the Commissary parking lot during the performance of their duties at the school. We all need to do a better job of obeying parking policies. The Commissary and NEX parking lots are to be used only by customers and employees of the Commissary and NEX – no exceptions unless approved by me. If there are times when there is a higher than average demand for parking on NAS I that would require overflow into the Commissary / NEX parking lot then a notice will be put out (e.g. Advancement Exams, special event, etc.). Additionally, I noticed that there are citizens abusing the spots in the Commissary parking lot reserved for those conducting business with DODEA (15 minute and one hour spots) and this also needs to stop. In the future violators of stated parking policies may be subject to a loss of base driving privileges for anywhere from one week to several months. I have taken a personal interest in this issue and will be paying more attention to parking violations in the future.
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Comment regarding “BZ for PO Demopoulos”:
I wanted to recognize the outstanding customer service I recently received from Petty Officer Demopoulos at the Fleet Mail Center. He was courteous, professional and at the ready. During the process he identified an error in the mailing address on a piece of mail. This demonstrated attention to detail and showed that he cared. Everything we do, our actions every day, affect everything and everyone around us. As Gandhi said, "Be the change that you wish to see in the world." Sincerely, Shawn Reandeau
Response:
Thank you for sharing your positive experience with Petty Officer Demopoulos. I have passed your gratitude – as well as mine – along to him for his dedication to providing outstanding customer service.
Comment regarding “Italian Landlord”:
Mr. Faulk and Mr. Marino were very helpful with my checkout and I greatly appreciated having them. My complaint is with my landlord Valeria Farina. My experience with her was horrible and I am requesting that she no longer be able to rent to Americans. Mrs. Farina was a non-responsive landlord and over the three years I rented from her, paying 1080.00 euro per month it is unacceptable that she would refuse to fix extensive mold issues until I withheld rent. I tried to involve my Chain of Command CDR John Broom, occupational health CDR Biascin, and preventative medicine officer LT Brenda White after Mr. Giovanni Castro from housing was unresponsive and unhelpful to my complaints. Mr. Castro kept telling me there was nothing he could do, that he expressed my concerns to the landlord and told me the only thing for me to do was
Name: BU2 Brian Monaco Dept: Public Works Department Hometown: Weatherford, Texas Managing the trouble calls, work orders and building projects for all tenant commands at NAS Sigonella is a little different than what Builder 2nd Class Brian Monaco is used to, after being at a battalion for the last five years, but he does it with an eagerness to learn. “I am an FMS (Facility Manager Specialist) and so far it’s been completely different from what I am used to,” said Monaco. “But I’m learning and this job has a lot of great opportunities.” Since checking aboard in October, Monaco has taken on the role of Active Duty Fund Drive coordinator for Public Works Department, and is enjoying his work so far. “My favorite part of the job is the interaction I have with different commands,” said Monaco. “I get to talk to other people around base who I normally wouldn’t meet or get to know and I enjoy that aspect of my job.”
wait. The issue was finally resolved when I withheld a month’s rent and told the landlord I would pay her after the repairs were initiated. All of these problems have been documented with the Housing office and I have emails I can provide if further documentation is needed. I must say that Mr. Faulk is wonderful and that my problems also began to turn around when he came on board and became involved in my case. He took the time to personally be at my check out because of the issues I've experienced with Valeria Farina and I am very grateful for that. Sincerely, Katelyn Foster
Response:
Dear Ms. Foster, Thank you for submitting your comments. I apologize for your experience with your landlord; not all landlords are responsive as others. As you know there are no laws governing mold abatement in Italy. Preventative Medicine does not provide services outside of the base, and even if they were able to inspect, the inspection report would not have any bearing on the landlord or in court. In Italy it is the tenant’s responsibility for mold and moisture prevention. As you are probably aware, the building materials, age and layout of the structures are not very good for prevention of moisture and mold. As to the responsiveness of the Housing office there are many steps to they can take to ensure a timely response from the landlord. The Housing Office may send a certified letter which requires waiting for a response or confirmation that the notice has been received as part of the notification process. If a landlord is unresponsive, or the Housing Office has had numerous problems with the landlord, they will be removed from the list of available properties. In this case the landlord has decided not to continue to list their unit with us. For future Housing-related questions or concerns, please contact the Installation Housing Director Peter Faulk at 6244070 or peter.faulk@eu.navy.mil.
After work, Monaco likes to spend time with his wife and two-and-ahalf-year-old son, along with a few hobbies. “I enjoy hanging out with my family. I do some projects around the house, build stuff, but what I really like to do is leatherworking,” said Monaco. “I like to make wallets, passport covers, bags and things.
My dad also enjoyed leatherworking because he really liked Native American culture and passed down the hobby to me.” While still fairly new to the island, Monaco and his family have enjoyed their stay so far. “Sicily is fantastic – the food is great, and it’s beautiful here,” said Monaco.
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THE SIGNATURE U.S. NAVAL AIR STATION SIGONELLA Commanding Officer Capt. Brent Trickel Executive Officer Cmdr. Charles G. McKinney II Command Master Chief CMDCM Mike Kaszubowski EDITORIAL Public Affairs Officer Lt. Andriana Genualdi andriana.genualdi@eu.navy.mil Assistant Public Affairs Officer Nicole Ybarra nicole.ybarra@eu.navy.mil Community Relations Officer Dott. Alberto Lunetta alberto.lunetta.it@eu.navy.mil PAO Staff Writers \ Photographers MC2 Christopher Gordon Christopher.Gordon@eu.navy.mil CONTACT US Naval Air Station Sigonella, Sicily thesig@eu.navy.mil DSN 624-5440; 095-86-5440 PSC 812 Box 7, FPO, AE 09627-0001 PUBLISHER Stampa Generale S.r.l., Sig. Bruno Brandi, Publisher, Naval Support Activity Capodichino (Naples), Italy stampagenerale@tin.it Tel. 081-568-7884 Fax 081-568-7887 This civilian enterprise (CE) newspaper is an authorized publication for members of the military services overseas. Contents of The Signature are not necessarily the official views of, or endorsed by, the U.S. Government, the Department of Defense (DoD), or the U.S. Navy. The appearance of advertising in this newspaper, including inserts or supplements, does not constitute endorsement by the DoD or Stampa Generale S.r.l., of the products or services advertised. Everything advertised in this publication shall be made available for purchase, use or patronage without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, physical handicap, political affiliation or any other non-merit factorof the purchaser, user or patron. A confirmed violation or rejection of this equal opportunity policy by an advertiser will result in the refusal to print advertising from that source until the violation is corrected. The Signature is published weekly by Stampa Generale S.r.l., Sig. Bruno Brandi, Publisher, Naval Support Activity, Capodichino (Naples), Italy. Tel. 081-568-7884. Fax 081-568-7887. E-mail: stampagenerale@tin.it. Editorial submissions are welcomed from all Naval Air Station Sigonella departments, divisions and tenant commands. Editorial submissions should be sent to the Public Affairs Office via thesig@ eu.navy.mil, guard mail stop #68 or handdelivered to our office no later than the close of business on the Friday proceeding the expected publication date. All articles submitted by non-staff members will be considered contributing writers. The Signature will not publish any anonymous articles. All advertisements in this publication are the property of Stampa Generale S.r.l. Any reproduction of advertisements in The Signature is unauthorized without the written consent of the publisher.
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Sexual Assault Awareness & Prevention Month 2017
By Shannon Harden Fleet and Family Support Center
NAS SIGONELLA, Sicily – The Sexual Assault Awareness & Prevention Month (SAAPM) is an annual, worldwide event that occurs every April. The purpose of the month is to bring awareness to a serious problem within our ranks and also to reinforce prevention through a series of events throughout the month. This year, we will kick off the month with a proclamation signing attended by the installation leadership as well as the leadership from our tenant commands. We will follow the signing with a short awareness walk from the galley to the front of the HQ building. All are welcome to join us in the event. Every Tuesday throughout the month, all civilians on base are encouraged to wear the color teal in a show of solidarity on “Teal Tuesdays”! On Thursdays, ALL HANDS are requested to submit a SAPR-re-
lated tweet or Facebook post to further spread the message. This is affectionately called “Twitter Thursdays”. On the first three Wednesdays, there will be self-defense classes instructed by MAC Delilah Clymer and team at varying times. These classes are open to all hands and all ages. On Friday, April 14, there will be a clothesline project featuring handmade/designed t-shirts with SAPR messages which will be hung on the NAS I main gate fence line where they will remain for the duration of the month. On April 21, there will be the first annual SAAPM 5k beginning at the NAS 2 Fitness Center at 0700. The first 100 runners will receive a free SAAPM T Shirt designed by our tshirt design contest winner (who will receive their award after the race). Prizes will be awarded to the first place male and female runners. The race will be followed by a teal, human ribbon photo in front of the gym.
On April 24, the Galley will be providing teal-colored desserts during lunch. And on April 27, there will be a mannequin challenge with a SAPR Facts display outside of the Galley at 11:30. The month will wrap up on April 28 with the judging of the SAAPM Quarterdeck Decorating Contest and presentation of an award to the winning command at the Victim Advocate and SAPR POC Appreciation Luncheon held at the midtown bowling alley at 1100-1300. Throughout the month there will be AFN radio spots reminding everyone of our upcoming events. The commercials were created and produced by MA2 Justin Shoemaker and AM2 Josh Gilman. Special thanks to CE2 Patti Morris and CE2 Achilles Ison for designing event flyers and to BUC Travis Young for designing/crafting/donating our SAAPM Quarterdeck Contest plaque. Big thanks to MAC Clymer and team for agreeing to teach our
self-defense classes and lastly, thank you to all of the NFEs and commands who donated funds so we could bring these events to you. For questions or additional information, please contact Shannon Harden, Installation Sexual Assault Response Coordinator (SARC) at 335-129-7123.
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Event Schedule for Sexual Assault Awareness & Prevention Month By Shannon Harden Fleet and Family Support Center
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Panico Breaking Barriers as First Female Coach of Male National Team Story by ESPN FC
Just two days after becoming the first woman to coach a male Italian national team, Patrizia Panico enjoyed her debut victory with the Under-16 side. The Azzurrini secured a 3-2 win over Germany during a friendly at the Stadio Bentegodi, successfully redeeming themselves following their 4-1 defeat in the same fixture on Wednesday. In what was an atmospheric encounter in Verona, the game also saw the first ever penalty cancelled in Italian football thanks to the use of VAR experimentation. “The lads have proven that they are the real deal,” said Panico. “They have done what I asked of them, playing with great intensity and showing the character and temperament that was slightly missing during the first game. This type of thing makes all the difference at the international level. With Paolo Nicolato we tried to focus on the team’s character and today you can see that we have succeeded in doing so.” Italy's all-time leading goal scorer becomes the first female coach to hold such a prestigious role, but she is optimistic it will not be a novelty to see women in such positions in future. "I think we still have to knock down plenty more walls and this is a decision which could help make them fall down," Panico, who was the Serie A top goal scorer a record 12 times, in addition to being Italy's most-capped player with 204 appearances and leading goal scorer with 110, said. "To be the first female on the bench of a men's national team is certainly a great achievement and I like to think that my first time could also represent the first time for any of my colleagues. This is just the beginning, not the point of arrival. I've never received so many calls, not even when I played the semifinal of the Champions League. The most gratifying part about it all is really the thought that this is just the beginning.” Panico, who scored over 700 career goals, was appointed as assistant coach to Daniele Zoratto last year, but he informed her that he will be absent next week as he instead assists with Italy's U19s in their European Championship elite round fixtures, placing her in sole command. "I didn't have any idea that he was not going to be here, but I think it's a good thing considering I'm his assistant," Panico said. "He told me the news in person and I cannot tell you what the first word I said was." Panico, 42, ended her playing career just a year ago, and begun her new career in charge of back-to-back fixtures with Germany last week. "I've always worn a tracksuit up to now, but I'll put on a suit next Wednesday and, who knows, maybe I'll wear high heels -- at least that way it will feel like I am still wearing studs," Panico said.
Fury in Sicily over mafia-themed tourist tours Story by The Local A travel agency in Sicily offering a 'mafia tour' has found itself in the firing line after local authorities and relatives of victims slammed it for glorifying organized crime. Easy Trapani lays on half- or full-day visits to Mafia museums and places known to have housed infamous mobster chiefs, with a plate of pasta and meatballs thrown in -- much to the fury of anti-mafia campaigners. Maria Falcone, the sister of an anti-mafia judge killed by the Mafia in 1992, on Wednesday denounced the tour as "an insult to the pain of the victims and a slap in the face to those who labor every day to eradicate the Mafia culture." And Trapani mayor Vito Damiano has demanded the agency's website be shut down. "It is madness, an offense to an entire city," he said, according to the Repubblica daily. Tour manager Gianni Grillo, who accompanies tourists himself to towns such as Corleone – made famous in
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Former women’s football star Patrizia Panico has made history as the coach of the Under-16 men’s Italian national team for two games. (Photo by Liberoquotidiano)
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Navy Lays Wreath at Texas Capitol Vietnam Veteran Memorial during Navy Week Austin By Mc2 Zackary Alan Landers Navy Recruiting District San Antonio Public Affairs
AUSTIN, Texas (NNS) -- To honor Vietnam veterans during Navy Week Austin, Vice Adm. Raquel Bono, director, Defense Health Agency Medical Corps joined by Navy Vice Chief of Information Rear Adm. Robert Durand, the U.S. Navy Ceremonial Guard Drill Team, local area Sailors, Texas Association of Vietnam Veterans, and Texas state representatives, assembled at the Texas Capitol Vietnam Veterans Memorial Monument to lay wreaths. The monument honors the men and women of Texas who served with courage and dignity in the Armed Forces of the United States of America during the Vietnam War. Entombed within the monument are the names of 3,417 Texans who gave their lives so others might be free. "We are honored to have the Navy represented here today and appreciate the contributions that the Navy has given to the state and our country," said Robert Floyd, chairman of the Texas Vietnam Veterans Memorial Committee. According to Floyd, the idea of having a monument began in 2003 and it was dedicated March 29, 2014. "On the monument are representations of the five branches of service," said Floyd. "There are no insignias. This was done purposely to represent inclusiveness and diversity of Texas." One of the keynote speakers was Texas State Representative Rick Miller. "It's really an honor to be here today amongst my Navy and Marine Corps friends to include the other services," said Miller, who served as a naval aviator. "It took too long for the monument to be erected, and I thank the memorial committee for their work." Miller spoke about his time in service.
"I had a wonderful career in the Navy and I was blessed variety of assets, equipment, and personnel on a single city with the opportunities to make a difference," said Miller, for a weeklong series of engagements designed to bring a graduate of the U.S. Naval Academy. "It was fantastic, it America's Navy closer to the people it protects. For more information, visit http://www.navy.mil, was challenging, most rewarding, and completely unforgettable. I am a proud American, a proud Texan, but I am http://www.facebook.com/usnavy, or http://www.twitter. com/usnavy. most proud to have served in the United States Navy." Prior to the wreath-laying, Bono, a native of San Antonio delivered remarks. "It's only fitting that I be able to come back to Austin to host a Navy Week," said Bono, a graduate of the University of Texas. "Being a college student from here and immediately joining the Navy, I would have never thought that after more than 30 years that I would be able to come back for Navy Week to celebrate the two most influential organizations is my life -- the University of Texas Education System and the U.S. Navy. It is truly my honor to be here." "I couldn't think of any of manner to honor the military legacy and support that came from the great state of Texas, not just from the Vietnam Conflict, but also in today's conflicts," Bono continued. "The significance of this monument for me is that it is part of a legacy ... and I know that it would not be possible for all of us in uniform to be standing here today, serving our country so proudly, if it were not for those AUSTIN, Texas (March 21, 2017) Director, Defense Health who went before us." After the laying of the wreaths, the U.S. Agency Medical Corps, Vice Adm. Raquel Bono, speaks at a Navy Ceremonial Guard Drill Team from Vietnam Memorial wreath laying during Navy Week Austin. Washington, D.C., performed close order drill Navy Week programs serve as the Navy's principal outreach effort in areas of the country without a significant Navy for the attendees. Ending March 24, Navy Week Austin is the presence. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist second of 15 Navy Weeks in 2017 which focus a 2nd Class Timothy Schumaker/Released)
Navy Announces Launch of Task Force Ocean, Plans to Advance Ocean Science From Office of the Oceanographer of the Navy
WASHINGTON (NNS) -- The Office of the Oceanographer of the Navy, under direction from the Chief of Naval Operations, announced the establishment of Task Force Ocean, March 24. This new task force is part of an effort to further assess the state of ocean science in the Navy, which encompasses its oceanographic infrastructure, technologies, technical workforce and how they are applied to naval operations. "Cutting edge ocean science underpins the safety and effectiveness of the Navy's operating forces," said Oceanographer of the Navy Rear Adm. Tim Gallaudet. "One of the main drivers that launched Task Force Ocean is the need to advance ocean science that directly helps the U.S. Navy maintain its competitive advantage in the undersea domain. Our overall capabilities are second to none, but the gap is closing and we can't be complacent. It's time to up-our-game to stay ahead of our competitors." Gallaudet and Chief of Naval Research, Rear Adm. David Hahn will co-chair an executive steering committee for Task Force Ocean comprised of senior leadership representatives from U.S. Fleet Forces, U.S. Pacific Fleet, the U.S. Naval Academy, and Naval Post Graduate School. The executive steering committee will develop a five-year ocean science roadmap designed to advance ocean science that supports the Navy's mission.
The roadmap will focus on the Navy's capability to observe the ocean environment, process the collected data into products that can be used by operational commanders, and further strengthen the Navy's ocean science technical workforce. "Through the implementation of the roadmap, our priority is to reinvigorate and reconstitute our technical workforce,"
said Gallaudet. "We'll be looking at everything from oceanographic survey ships, unmanned vehicles, ocean and acoustic modelling, and how we apply our products to recruiting, educating, developing and retaining our workforce." Hahn further explained the importance of interagency, academic and private sector partnership.
SAN DIEGO (January 18, 2017) -- Waves crash into rocks during hightide in San Diego, Calif., Jan. 18, proving that it isn’t always sunny in San Diego. Meteorological and oceanographic Marines are constantly studying weather like this to become more proficient at not only forecasting the weather, but pushing information to 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing squadrons. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jake M.T. McClung/Released)
"Since the 1840s, the U.S. Navy has consistently been a major force in the advancement of ocean science," Hahn said. "Task Force Ocean will ensure we maintain our historic edge in understanding and predicting the marine environment in support of naval operations in all the world's oceans." Gallaudet elaborated on the significance of ocean science to the Navy's mission. "It's hard to believe that in this globally interconnected information age, only five percent of volume of the world's oceans have been explored and only 20 percent of the world's sea floor has been mapped to modern standards. So there's a lot that we don't know. We need to better understand the oceans because that's where the Navy operates," said Gallaudet. The Office of the Oceanographer of the Navy is the Chief of Naval Operations' resource, requirements and policy adviser for the Navy's oceanography program. The oceanographer also serves as the Navy's senior policy adviser for issues related to national ocean policy, governance and interagency ocean activities. The Office of Naval Research reports to the Secretary of the Navy through the Assistant Secretary of the Navy for Research, Development and Acquisition. Led by the Chief of Naval Research, its senior leadership oversees a portfolio of investments ranging from immediate, quick turnaround technologies to long-term basic research.
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NAS SIGONELLA COMMUNITY PAGE All Hands News Bulletin:
SIGONELLA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL FIELD DAY VOLUNTEERS
Command: SIGONELLA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Date of Event: 28 April 2017 Time of Event: 0730-1430 Location of Event: Sigonella Elementary School soccer field Point of Contact Name: Anne Marie Politi Point of Contact Phone Number: 624-4406 Point of Contact Email Address: AnneMarie.Politi@eu.dodea.edu Additional Information: If you like to have fun and interact with children, then we have the volunteer opportunity for YOU! Sigonella Elementary School will be hosting field day for children in Kindergarten thru 5th grade on April 28, 2017 and are in need of volunteers. If you or your command are interested please contact Ms. Anne Marie Politi at AnneMarie. Politi@eu.dodea.edu for specific information. Sigonella Religious Ministries Department Worship Services
ANNUAL UPDATE OF PET REGISTRATION VERIFICATION
Command, Department or Organization: HOUSING DEPARTMENT Date of Event: April 1 - 30 Location of Event: MARINAI HOUSING COMPLEX Point of Contact Name: MRS. KIMBERLY PERRY Point of Contact Phone Number: 624-4072/1732/33/34/35/38 Point of Contact Email Address: NASSIG-HousingMarinai@eu.navy.mil Additional Information: April is the month of the annual update of pet registrations. Residents are required to provide proof of their pet registration to the Marinai Housing office after registering their dogs and cats at the Veterinarian Clinic on NAS I within ten (10) days of their arrival to NASSIG. Rules and restrictions on pet ownership in MFH are identified as per NASSIG Instruction, 5000.2 series. Please keep in mind that pet ownership is a privilege and failure to comply may result in revocation of that privilege. All residents must also ensure that pet vaccinations are kept up-to-date. Registration: ISO microchip and Rabies vaccination included. For any questions please email: NASSIG-HousingMarinai@eu.navy.mil.
Weekly Traffic Report: March 20 - 27, 2017
Phone Numbers: NAS I 095-56-3975, NAS II 095-86-9049, Chaplain Duty: 335-831-4493, RP Duty: 335-786-1950. Facebook page: www.facebook.com/Naval Air Station Sigonella Chapel
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Mondays AA Meeting: . . . . . . 1800-1900 Tuesdays Protestant Women of the Chapel: . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0900-1100 Daily Mass: . . . . . . . . 1130-1230 AWANA: . . . . . . . . . . 1645-1900 Youth for Christ (YFC) Youth Meeting: . . . . . . . . . . . 1200-1430 Wednesdays Protestant Men of the Chapel: . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0600-0700 Daily Mass: . . . . . . . . 1130-1230 Catholic Ladies' Guild (3rd Wednesday): .1600-1800 Thursdays Daily Mass: . . . . . . . . 1130-1230 Youth for Christ (YFC) Youth Meeting: . . . 1200-1530 Choir Practice: . . . 1630-1800 The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA): . . . . . . . . . . . . 1800-2030 Fridays Daily Mass: . . . . . . . . 1130-1230 First Friday Mass and Holy Hour: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1700-1830
Saturdays First Saturday Rosary and Mass: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1100-1200 Sundays Catholic Mass: . . . . 0900-1000 Catholic Religious Education (DoDDS): . . . . . . . . . 1045-1200 Protestant Service: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1100-1200 Latter-Day Saints Service: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1330-1600
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Wednesdays Knights of Columbus (1st Wednesdays): . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1700-1800 Protestant Women of the Chapel (PWOC): . 1800-2100 Thursdays AA Meeting: . . . . . . 1800-1900 Sundays Protestant Service and Fellowship: . . . 1800-2000
Ristorante Bella Etna
As a reminder to everyone: There are no PTUs allowed at the Galley. Appropriate athletic gear is authorized at the discretion of the Galley staff. Please remember that for sanitation purposes and for the consideration of other customers, if you have been out for PT, been working out at the gym, or have just been engaged in any physical activity where you and or your clothing has become soiled or sweaty you will be asked to turn around.
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GAMEZONE FROGS GOLF GRASS GREEN GROWTH IRISES LILIES MARCH MAY NEW LEAVES PLANTING
RAIN RENEWAL ROBINS SEASON SNOWMELT SOFTBALL SPRING BREAK SPRING CLEANING TULIPS WARMER WET
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ALLERGIES APRIL BASEBALL BEES CROCUSES CYCLAMENS DAFFODILS DANDELIONS EASTER EQUINOX FLOWERS
EASY
Find and circle all of the words that are hidden in the grid. The remaining letters spell a message about Spring.
DIFFICULT
Spring
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Children participate in a game of cornhole during a block party, hosted by Armed Forces Network Sigonella, in support of the 2017 Active Duty Fund Drive. (U.S. Navy photo by Chief Mass Communication Specialist Jessica Vargas/Released)
"MAFIA" cont'd from Pg. 6 the Godfather films – insists on the agency's website that the outing is in essence an 'anti-mafia tour' because it raises awareness. The excursions will give visitors "a broader understanding about the influence of Cosa Nostra crime that continues to affect Sicilian society, and this has to be clear that it is very bad for Sicily and Sicilians," he said. "The Mafia kills, silence too," reads the site, quoting Italian journalist Peppino Impastato, who publicly denounced the Mafia and was murdered in 1978 at the age of 30. In Corleone as well as other towns, the influence of organized crime groups is still felt. In November 2016, the town's council was disbanded over suspected mafia infiltration, along with councils in three other Sicilian towns. It made headlines again in recent weeks when the son of a notorious mafia boss was asked to act as godfather in a church baptism, prompting calls from the local bishop to declare the ceremony void. Tour packages can include a chat
with a journalist who has covered Mafia stories and visits to houses lived in by Toto Riina, the "boss of bosses" and Bernardo Provenzano, nicknamed "the tractor" for the way he "mowed down" his victims. Tourists can also book a stop in Castelvetrano, the hometown of Matteo Messina Denaro, a boss known as "Diabolik" who has been on the run since 1993 but is considered the current chief of the Sicilian Mafia. Last year, EU officials ruled that a Spanish restaurant chain named La Mafia had to change its branding as it was "contrary to principles of morality." Consumer organization Coldiretti has campaigned for years against the use if the word 'mafia' in brand names, though complaints usually relate to chains and restaurants abroad, rather than businesses in Italy such as the travel agency. "The EU must now stop the commercial use of an infamous 'brand,' which exploits stereotypes of mafia organizations, oversimplifying and almost normalizing it. This phenomenon has brought pain and grief throughout Italy," Coldiretti's president said in October.
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