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Turning point in the Pacific!
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NAVSUP FLC Sigonella holds Change of Command ceremony By Shannon Haney NAVSUP FLCSI Public Affairs Staff
NAS SIGONELLA, Sicily - Naval Supply Systems Command (NAVSUP) Fleet Logistics Center Sigonella (FLCSI) continued the rich heritage of military tradition and held a change of command ceremony at the gymnasium aboard Naval Air Station Sigonella, May 21. Guests and dignitaries celebrated the two-year successful tour of Capt. Kevin Jones and welcomed aboard Commanding Officer, Capt. Chris Parker. The sound of the ship’s bell being struck and the ceremonial call of the Boatswain’s pipe represented the rendering of honors as the official party arrived. Following, the color guard paraded the colors and Ms. Andrea Lemon from the NAVSUP FLCSI Fuels Department sang the Italian National Anthem and the kindergarten class from Sigonella Elementary School sang the American National Anthem proudly. Afterwards, all personnel took a moment to bow their heads in prayer for an invocation given by Chaplain Brian Myers. Rear Adm. James McNeal, commander, NAVSUP Global Logistics Support (GLS), presided over the change of command. “Capt. Jones’s tenure has been absolutely suburb. FLCSI is a fantastic team but a great team doesn’t become great unless they have a great leader,” said McNeal. “Despite the depth and breadth of this area of responsibility (AOR), Capt. Jones knows exactly what is happening at each site and the site directors are empowered to lead,” continued McNeal. Jones’s next assignment is Naval Supply Systems Command Headquarters in Mechanicsburg, Pa. McNeal said, “Kevin is going to come up here and read his orders and you are going to hear Naval Supply Systems Command but what some of you may not know is that he is going to be chief of staff to Rear Adm. Jonathan Yuen and out of all of the Captains that are rolling in this calendar year, he was hand-selected by the Chief of the Supply Corps to be the chief ’s right hand man and that’s no accident, that wasn’t just luck of the draw. The chief knows how good Kevin is, certainly I know
Rear Adm. James McNeal, commander, Naval Supply Systems Command (NAVSUP) Global Logistics Support, left, presents the command ashore breast insignia to Capt. Christopher Parker as Parker assumes command of NAVSUP Fleet Logistics Center Sigonella during a change of command ceremony at Naval Air Station (NAS) Sigonella, May 21. Parker relieved Capt. Kevin Jones as NAVSUP Sigonella's commanding officer. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Ramon Go/Released)
how good he is and the chief has said, hey, I want my number one captain to be on my staff.” Jones approached the podium and explained how commanding an overseas FLC has proven to be one of the most challenging and rewarding jobs in his career. “This is hands down the best O-6 job in the Supply Corps. There are no other jobs in the Supply Corps making a greater impact on provid-
ing forward logistics support to the warfighter on a daily basis.” Jones ended his remarks by reading his orders. Then faced Parker and said, “I am ready to be relieved.” Parker replied, “I relieve you.” In return, Jones stated, “I stand relieved!” With the ex-
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Sigonella MHS raises bar for academic excellence By Tommy McManus Sigonella Middle/High School
NAS SIGONELLA, Sicily - The class of 2015 boasts nine students that will be honor graduates with a 3.5 GPA or above: Tommy McManus, Stuart Ward, Jake Britton, Alinna Brickhouse, Sam Cooper, Zane Groves, Sydney Moore, Haley Lehtola, and Junavy Frianeza. Three students, Sydney Moore, Junavy Frianeza and Haley Lehtola will also graduate with the prestigious Honors Diploma that requires a 3.8 GPA and at least four Advanced Placement (AP) classes. Sigonella High School seniors took a total of 48 AP classes over the course of their high school careers. The top two graduates are Junavy Frianeza and Haley Lehtola who will both graduate with over a 4.0 GPA. The seniors in National Honor Society this year include Junavy Frianeza, Haley Lehtola, Sam Cooper, Jake Britton, and Sydney Moore. Building on their accomplishments, this year’s graduates will be off to do many different things in the coming years. Sigonella High School will see 13 of its 18 students attend college next year, eight were accepted to four-year universities and five to two-year colleges. Junavy Frianeza will attend the U.S. Naval Academy, Shauryn da Silva will study at the Florence Design Academy, Haley Lehtola will study at the University of California at Berkeley, Tommy McManus will swim at Niagara University, and Stuart Ward will go on his LDS mission… just to name a few. Whatever they do, wherever they go, we wish them the best and know they will do well with all they have accomplished at Junavy Frianeza graduates with prestigious Honors Diploma and was accepted to the U.S. Naval Academy. Sigonella. Tommy McManus was accepted to swim at the Niagara (Photo by Ed Lucio)
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University. (Photo by Sammy McManus)
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Huge CONGRATULATIONS go out to MACS John Richardson and CSCS Chico Garcia on their recent selection to Senior Chief Petty Officer! BZ SHIPMATES! Two weeks ago I traveled to Germany to watch our high school sports teams compete in the European championships and they all did a FABULOUS job. Congratulations to every student who competed and a special congratulation to the boys’ soccer team who took second place! Where did May go? Seems like it flew by! Last Friday I went to the Asian-Pacific Islander Heritage Month cake cutting ceremony and had the pleasure of listening to one of our outstanding community members talk about their heritage and upbringing. The guest speaker, Heather Caral did a wonderful job talking about where she came from and her ancestors’ heritage. Thank you Ms. Caral for taking the time out of your busy day to speak! This month we will take time to reflect and remember the Battle of Midway. The Battle of Midway was a crucial and decisive naval battle in the Pacific theatre of World War II. Between 4 and 7 June 1942, only six months after Japan's attack on Pearl Harbor and one month after the Battle of the Coral Sea, the United States Navy under Admirals Chester Nimitz, Frank Jack Fletcher, and Raymond A. Spruance decisively defeated an attacking fleet of the Imperial Japanese Navy under Admirals Isoroku Yamamoto, Chuichi Nagumo, and Nobutake Kondo near Midway Atoll, inflicting devastating damage on the Japanese fleet that proved irreparable. The Battle of Midway has often been called "the turning point of the Pacific". However, the Japanese continued to try to secure more strategic territory in the South Pacific, and the U.S. did not move from
a state of naval parity to one of increasing supremacy until after several more months of hard combat. Thus, although Midway was the Allies' first major victory against the Japanese, it did not radically change the course of the war. Rather, it was the cumulative effects of the battles of Coral Sea and Midway that reduced Japan's ability to undertake major offensives. Lastly, I would like to talk about ICE Comments and the CO’s suggestion box which can be found on the CNIC website. Every Monday the CO and I, along with our team, read and discuss every ICE comment or CO’s suggestion that comes in. Every opportunity that we can take to make this base better and more efficient, we will. With that being said, most ICE comments that are received do not have any contact info. We understand that some may not want to leave their name, phone number or e-mail address; however I highly encourage you to leave a way for us to respond to you directly. Also, if we do not have the answer right away, we may need to reach out to department heads, tenant commands, managers, or directors for the right answer and your question may take a while to get answered. With that being said, I ask each and every Sig' Citizen and encourage everyone to reach out directly to a manager and or director when you have a question. This will save you some time and your question will be answered immediately. ICE Comments and the CO’s sug-
Comment regarding CDC and field trips:
My child is very happy in her CDC class; thank you! Is it possible to have more activities and maybe field trips e.g. fire-station or hospital for the twos? The center has really improved a lot over the last year.
Response:
Thank you for sharing! The CDC preschool classrooms participate in field trips such as the Fire Department and US Naval Hospital as part of their curriculum; however, it is not developmentally appropriate, nor safe, to take two-year olds on these outings. There are many planned summer activities at the CDC that are developmentally appropriate for the toddler class, including water play. :) As a suggestion, your question is a great example of when a patron/parent might engage directly with staff or management to address concerns/questions. With these types of questions, had you simply asked Sue Proctor you would have received the same answer, only much faster. If you have any additional questions or concerns, please contact the CYP Director, Sue Proctor, at 624-3736 or susanne.proctor@eu.navy.mil.
Comment regarding other preschool options besides Sure Start:
gestion box are NOT a way to degrade, humiliate, or personally attack someone and those that are received will not be published. If anyone feels that they are mistreated and/or not treated with the dignity and respect that everyone is entitled to, I ask you to contact your direct supervisor immediately for a resolution. We are committed to listening to everyone but I ask each and every Sig' Citizen to remember what the purpose of the ICE Comment system is designed for. As always Sigonella, lead yourself exceptionally well, create opportunities for others to succeed, and have a positive attitude. See you around the base.
Commanding Officer's Suggestion Box The ICE/CO Suggestion Box is for our community and Commanding Officer to discuss, with an eye toward constant improvement, how we are excelling* and how we can improve**. The 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. – 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 LNs purchasing items at NEX and Commissary:
Can you please provide guidance as to why the Italians are allowed to shop in the Commissary and the NEX. Italian employees are purchasing tax free items going thru the line.
Response:
Unless you are truly certain a NEX or Commissary purchaser is an unauthorized customer please stop broadcasting these accusations. I field many of these, all alleging unauthorized Italians making purchases and since I have been CO, none have proven accurate. I'm honestly starting to wonder if WE have a problem... Please remember, regularly in our community: we have NATO units visiting and NATO permanently stationed; we have U.S. service members, civil servants, contractors and dependents from every continent except Antarctica - each with NEX/Commissary privileges; and it should be obvious that within our community and the broader area of Catania there are many of Italian dependents of U.S. service-members and retirees. PLEASE, don't assume all
non-Jim/Jane faces are Italians shopping illegally. Finally, if anyone suspects an unauthorized shopper making purchases at the NEX or Commissary, PLEASE notify a NEX or Commissary manager IMMEDIATELY.
Comment regarding local nationals shopping at Commissary:
I know that there is a policy in place for employees to scan our IDs before purchasing things in the Commissary, but I think the policy is pointless when the checkers will scan an ID card for the unauthorized local nationals shopping there. I have seen this happen more than once. Can something be done about this? Supplies of certain items are low at times, and it’s unfair for the authorized shoppers to have to compete with the locals to buy the goods provided for us. Thank you!
Response:
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"ICE" continued from Page 2 option was discontinued February 10th, 2015, unauthorized local national commissary shopping has stopped. There is however a category of shoppers that do not have U.S. scannable ID cards, non-US NATO personnel for instance. Also, as the second busiest U.S. military airfield in Europe we get our fair share of activated personnel or in some cases temporary contractors that are granted temp shopping privileges - these folks too do not have scannable ID cards. In all these cases cashiers must enter a misc. code to process these legal transactions, in place of scanning an ID card. Also, since you mentioned it, scarcity does happen from time to time because of logistical snags, and is not complicated by unauthorized shopping. In Sicily, we are at the end of a long logistics line and feel the effects ripple when problems occur. My strong advice - don't be a hoarder and don't panic. We can find nearly anything necessary not to mention lots more on the Italian economy. Finally, as mentioned many times before, if anyone witnesses shopping violations, it is the person's duty to report the infraction to the manager on duty immediately.
Command Master Chief Mike Kaszubowski Saluti Sigonella!
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Currently, there are no preschool options for children whose families do not qualify for Sure Start. As a family that does not qualify for Sure Start, we have not found viable Pre-K options for our child. While the local preschool has been a great experience, we fear it is not adequately preparing our child for the school environment that she will experience at the DODEA School. It is understandable that certain families are required to seek out, and pay out of pocket for private preschool programs in the states, but it does not make sense to not have preschool programs available for all children while stationed overseas. Is it possible to expand the Sure Start program to include more families, or even have a preschool program available, for a fee to those families who do not qualify for Sure Start? Any feedback is much appreciated!
Response:
Sure Start, like Head Start is regulated by law and therefore without Congressional approval is not expandable to a broader demographic population. There are two other on-base options at the MWR Child Development Center (CDC). Our CDC offers two preschool age programs which follow the Creative Curriculum standards required by CNIC. The two programs are: (1) Full-Time: This program is offered year-round with a limit of 50 hours per week per child. (2) Part-Time: This program is aligned with the DODEA school year and is offered Tuesday - Thursday, 0830-1230. The CDC preschool age program is for children ages 3-5 years-old and not yet in kindergarten. This is the most we can provide based on current staffing and customer demand. For more information, please call the CDC Central Enrollment Desk at 624-3736.
Comment regarding Movie theater:
What is going on at the movie theater? There are big, blown up events and it seems like the concession stand is not able to handle the crowds. This has been a problem for several months. Back in March, I waited for 1 hour for 2 bags of popcorn. The employees assured me that there are new popcorn machines on the way. I attended a big event this weekend and yet again, waited for an unreasonable amount of time to receive my snacks. I don't care about the fanfare surrounding what seems to be most of the movie premiers. All I want is to get my ticket and popcorn before the movie starts. When there is a group of 10+ customers waiting around in the lobby, after the movie has already started, waiting for popcorn, there is a problem. Please take a closer look into what is going on at this facility. The employees are sympathetic to my requests, but it doesn't make the failing popcorn machine work any faster.
Response:
Thank you for your feedback and question. Midtown 2 Theaters are committed to making patrons movie experiences better and they agree waiting an hour for popcorn is unacceptable (you must really love popcorn; I don't think I would have waited so long...). I hope you will be happy to know our two new commercial popcorn machines are en route to Sigonella and should be operational by the end of June. In the interim, MWR is seeking out other machines to use temporarily. Also, though you do not care for the big premiers, many do - which is why we have the large crowds you mentioned. In fact, we receive a great deal of positive feedback about these events. Since popular movies play many times during their run, I might suggest you go to a second or later showing to enjoy movies in a calmer environment. If you have any additional questions, please contact the MWR Community Activities Director, Marijo Gaudette, at 624-4941 or via email at communityactivities_sigonella@eu.navy.mil.
Question regarding swallow’s nests located in Marinai Housing:
Are we allowed to knock down the swallow’s nest? I’ve recently witnessed one being knocked down.
Response:
No, DO NOT knock down swallow nests. I know first-hand that these nests can be tacky and deface homes around Marinai as well as around both bases. But these birds are protected under the Migratory Bird Treaty Act of 1918, and it is illegal to intentionally kill or injure the birds. It is also illegal to damage or destroy their nests while being built or in use. I’m sorry for the nuisance these birds and nests may cause but they absolutely must be left alone.
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Sigonella youth pitch plan to improve base security
Sigonella's Elementary students sang "Star-Spangled Banner" as a lead introduction to a Naval Supply Systems Command (NAVSUP) change of command ceremony held at Naval Air Station (NAS) Sigonella, May 21. Capt. Christopher Parker relieved Capt. Kevin Jones as NAVSUP Fleet Logistics Center Sigonella's commanding officer. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Ramon Go/Released)
"NAVSUP CoC" continued from Page 1 change of salutes and handshakes, Parker reported for duty as the sixth commanding officer of NAVSUP FLCSI. During Capt. Parker’s remarks after assuming command, he said, “The possibility of going to multiple FLCs was out there and when I saw Sigonella pop up, knowing what was going on in the world and the challenges that are faced out here; I knew that there was no other place for me. This is absolutely where I wanted to be.” Then, Parker took the opportunity to discuss his commitment to the NAVSUP FLCSI mission and its employees. Parker continued, "My goals here are pretty simple; continue to build upon the culture of excel-
lence supporting our forces, build upon the sense of family by ensuring we work to take care of our Sailors, our combined team of dedicated DoD civilian, foreign national employees, and their families, and then work to enhance our lines of communication across our FLC and customer organizations to foster trust, transparency and operational excellence.” NAVSUP FLCSI was established on March 3, 2005. They provide logistics support services to customers throughout the U.S. European Command (EUCOM), U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM), and U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) AORs. NAVSUP FLCSI, one of eight fleet logistics centers under NAVSUP GLS, provides operational logistics as well as business and support services to fleet, shore, and industrial commands of the Navy,
Coast Guard, Military Sealift Command, and other Joint and Allied Forces. Services include contracting, regional transportation, fuel, material management, household goods movement support, postal and consolidated mail, warehousing, global logistics and husbanding, hazardous material management, and integrated logistics support. NAVSUP GLS is comprised of more than 6,600 military and civilian logistics professionals operating from 110 locations worldwide providing an extensive array of integrated global logistics and contracting services to Navy, Marine Corps, joint operational units, and allied forces across all warfare enterprises. NAVSUP GLS is part of NAVSUP's worldwide logistics network of more than 22,500 military and civilian personnel providing "One-Touch Supply."
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 335-578-8077 if you are normally seen at the hospital or 335-578-8150 if you are normally seen at the Flight Line Clinic.
Alex Ogletree, a student from the Engineering with Computer Aided Design course, presented a capstone project detailing their ideas for improved security in Naval Air Station (NAS) Sigonella, May 26. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Lucas Askew/Released) By MCSN Lucas askew Defense Media Activity Sigonella
NAS SIGONELLA, Sicily - Security personnel at Naval Air Station (NAS) Sigonella work long hours standing watch, rain or shine to keep the community safe and secure. While driving past the security check point on a cold and rainy day in January, Vickie Lewis, a teacher at Sigonella Middle/High School, noticed the security personnel working in harsh conditions. She thought there must be a way to ease the strain on the security staff. Lewis described this problem to eight students in her Engineering with Computer Aided Design course and put them to the test. They were challenged with the task of improving the security of the base and easing the strain on the security personnel. “We took an in-class field trip and just walked around the base. ‘We asked how does this work? How could you make this work?’ Getting that real world perspective is always helpful,” Lewis said. “It’s hard to connect to projects if you don’t have some kind of attachment to it. I could have given them a picture of a building and said draw this. When they get to design it I think it brings a bit more power.” Four students in the class used their imagination and the engineering process to create a model for a safer and more efficient main gate, alternate gate, search-and-avoid station, and mini shack to improve NAS Sigonella’s Security Department facilities. They submitted their plans for review to their peers and members of the Security Department. The students proposed plans to outfit the main gate with underground security cameras, explosive detection devices and climate controlled rooms to monitor the traffic flow on and off base. In the event that security personnel need to stop a vehicle for further checks, the students created a search-and-avoid station that would not block traffic flow and provide a safe way for the concerns to be addressed. Chief Warrant Officer Luis Martinez, NAS Sigonella’s Anti-Terrorism officer, attended the presentation to judge the projects and provide some perspective on the situation. “What I appreciated from the kids' discussions and their thought processes is the fact that they were utilizing technology. Technology is, of course, the wave of the future especially in the security world,” said Martinez. Martinez explained the more we can leverage technology, whether it’s cameras, underground explosive detection devices, and the control rooms they were speaking of in regards to patrolling and the different camera systems, the less manning we have to provide. Of the four students, Nathan Freeman earned the highest marks on the project due to his creative and detailed plan. His plan included creating a six-lane indoor security check point at the main gate, ideas for improving security, efficiency, and protection for personnel from the weather. He was recognized for his hard work at the Sigonella Middle/High School endof-year award ceremony. For more information on NAS Sigonella and its installations, visit Commander, Navy Installation Command at www.cnic.navy.mil.
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Mediterranean Euro Festival at Siracusa Greek Theater
SIRACUSA, Sicily - The lineup for the 2015 Mediterranean Euro Festival lineup at the enchanting Greek Theatre in Siracusa has been recently announced. The festival will feature “Norma”: the masterpiece of Catania 19th century composer Vincenzo Bellini that will be staged for the first time at the Greek Theatre in Siracusa by the director and set designer Enrico Castiglione who will propose a new setting of the opera at the enchanting backdrop of the Siracusa Greek Theater. Following last year's sold out success, the festival will make its Sicilian debut on Saturday, July 4 with Bellini’s Opera Norma which will be also performed on July 10, 18 and 25. The new staging of the Opera Norma is carried out by the international Sicily-born director s Enrico Castiglione who is considered as one of the well-known and respected musical theatre directors and set designer of his generation, as well as being the founder and artistic director of prestigious festivals and the tireless driving spirit of Italian musical life. Castiglione is credited with setting the Opera Norma performances in the three largest Greek-Roman Theaters of Sicily: Teatro Romano di Catania (Roman Theatre of Catania) (2009), “Teatro Antico” of Taormina (2012), the Greek Theatre of Siracusa (2015). The costumes for this new setting are designed by Sonia Cammarata, international costume designer who is famous for her historically-accurate costumes. It will be a prestigious production featuring the Coro Lirico Siciliano choir, as well, one of the best choral ensembles in Italy that was founded by Francesco Costa and the Sinfonica Bellini Opera Festival Orchestra conducted by Maestro Jacopo Sipari di Pescasseroli. International opera stars will perform in the Opera: Soprano Chiara Taigi will be singing the title role (Norma), tenor Piero Giuliacci in Roman General Pollione, soprano Adriana Damato as Adalgisa, tenor Giuseppe Distefano as Flavio and sopranoAnna Consolaro as Clorilde. “Last year I won a challenge by staging the Aida by Giuseppe Verdi at the Greek Theatre of Siracusa I won a challenge, because for me was unthinkable that an important theatre couldn’t be the scenario for an international opera festival to achieve this I used all my experience and my passion. Since last year, I imagined this new staging while I was directing Aida. Now I am very proud because my idea became true thanks to the Mayor of Siracusa Giancarlo Garozzo, the Inda Foundation, the Assessore ai Beni Culturali della Regione Siciliana (Sicily’s Regional Chairman for Cultural Heritage) Antonio Purpura, the general manager of the Assessorato Gaetano Pennino, the Director of Tourism in Siracusa Sebastiano Bongiovanni and to the collaboration between the FEM Foundation and Festival Belliniano of Catania;” said Castiglione. Enrico Castiglione was born in Rome to parents of Sicilian origin. On today’s international scenario he is considered one of the best-known and respected musical theatre directors and set designer of his generation, as well as being the founder and artistic director of prestigious festivals and the tireless driving spirit of
The enchanting Greek Theater of Siracusa will host in July, the first-ever performance of Bellini’s Opera “Norma”, as part of artistic director Enrico Castiglione’s 2015 Mediterranean Euro Festival. (Photo by Mediterranean Euro Festival Press Office)
Italian musical life. Castiglione’s style of direction is passionately realistic, characterized by a strong visual dimension of evident cinematographic inspiration, with stage sets always hallmarked by spectacular, surprising concepts. Some of Castiglione’s most successful opera productions, which he also directed for television and which have been broadcast by Italy’s RAI TV and international television networks, are also available in dvd and blu-ray format. These operas include Tosca for the Giacomo Puccini centennial, performed by Francesca Patané, José Cura and Renato Bruson, broadcast worldwide by RAI TV; Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart’s “love trilogy”, comprising the three operas with Lorenzo Da Ponte’s Italian librettos, The Marriage of Figaro, Don Giovanni and Così Fan Tutte, staged in 2001 at Rome’s Teatro Argentina in Rome; the rediscovery of Le Villi and Edgar, which are Giacomo Puccini’s first two works – both unjustly neglected – performed and recorded in 2004 at the “Grandi Terme” in Villa Adriana (a spectacular archaeological area, built at the gates of Rome by the Emperor Hadrian); the rediscovery of Mozart’s The Impresario, performed and recorded at Rome’s Teatro Quirino during the 2006 celebrations of the composer. A great success with the theater and television direction of operas as Medea (2007), Tosca (2008), Aida (2009), Turandot (2010), Nabucco (2011), Norma (2012), Rigoletto, Cavalleria Rusticana e Pagliacci (2013) represented at the Greek Theatre of Taormina and transmitted several times by major television networks in the world, as well as broadcast live worldwide in the cinemas and in television. Norma was written at the peak of Bellini’s career and the first performance was given in Milan on December 26, 1831. The libretto was written by Felice Romani, who collaborated with bellini on all his most successful operas. It is interesting to note that the opening of Nor-
ma was a fiasco. As reported by Broadwayworld.com: “Bellini's Norma tells the story of a Druid high priestess who betrays her people by falling in love with an occupying Roman soldier, only to be betrayed herself; her conflicted state of mind threatens the lives of the innocent and guilty alike.” The Euro Mediterranean Festival 2015 at the Greek Theatre also includes several concerts and dancing performances such as the Gala Show of the Dance featuring international dance star Eleonora Abbagnato who performed on July 11 and a special concert on July 24 whose performers will be announced later. As reported by Rightcelebrity.com, Eleonora Abbagnato, became the first Italian ballerina at the Paris Opera House in 2001 after attending the Princess Grace of Monaco Dance Academy and following her studies at Cannes. In 1992, she entered l'Ecole de danse de l'Opéra, POB Corps de ballet in 1996, became coryphée in 1999, sujet in 2000 and finally in 2001 première danseuse. "We hope to repeat the resounding success of last year - said Giancarlo Garozzo, mayor of Siracusa and President of Inda - not only in terms of attendance but above all in terms of audience appreciation. Siracusa and the Greek Theatre now are part of the new artistic and cultural circuit that thanks to the Euro Mediterranean Festival has the aim to enhance an important monumental heritage, said Siracusa Mayor Garozzo. For more information visit: www.festivaleuromediterraneo.eu Tickets will be available at the following ticket offices: www.boxofficesicilia.it; www.ticketone.it; www.vivaticket.it; www.activaweb.it. Hurry up as tickets are going fast due to opera fans from all over the world!
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Adm. Swift takes command of Pacific Fleet By MC2 Tamara Vaughn U.S. Pacific Fleet Public Affairs
Adm. Harry B. Harris Jr., left, Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) Adm. Jonathan W. Greenert, Secretary of Defense (SECDEF) Ashton Carter, Adm. Samuel J. Locklear III, and Adm. Scott H. Swift, render honors during the joint U.S. Pacific Command (USPACOM) and U.S. Pacific Fleet (PACFLT) change of command ceremony at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam. During the dual ceremony, Swift relieved Harris as the PACFLT commander and Harris assumed command of USPACOM from Locklear. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Jay M. Chu/Released)
PEARL HARBOR (NNS) -- Adm. Scott H. Swift returned to his home state and relieved Adm. Harry B. Harris Jr. as commander of the U.S. Pacific Fleet during a change of command ceremony on Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, May 27. "The magnitude of this moment is not lost on me, especially given my personal and professional history here in Hawaii and the Pacific," said Swift, who became the 35th commander since the Pacific Fleet moved to Hawaii in 1941. "No one is selected for responsibility such as that of the Pacific Fleet based on personal merit or performance alone. It is a reflection of the collective success of many, not one individual, and I am no exception." Swift also spoke of his fond connection to Hawaii, where he was born when his father was stationed at Pearl Harbor. Harris said Swift's Pacific ties made him the perfect officer to relieve him. "There's no person more suited to be the Pacific Fleet commander than Admiral Swift - former J3 at PACOM, former 7th Fleet commander, and most recently the Director of Navy Staff," said Harris. "He understands completely both his operational and Title 10 responsibilities. He gets it." With the historical USS Arizona and Battleship Missouri memorials as the backdrop, Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) Adm. Jonathan Greenert welcomed Swift and recognized Harris' achievements as Pacific Fleet commander. "He is always ready, and his forces are ready," Greenert said. "He is always focused on what's important. He has been a great commander, a warrior and a statesman. In times of crises, we turn to Harry." In addition to turning over command of U.S. Pacific Fleet, Harris relieved Adm. Samuel J. Locklear III as commander of U.S. Pacific Command during the unique, joint ceremony, and expressed his appreciation for the service members and civilians he leads. "Men and women of the U.S. Pacific Command and U.S. Pacific Fleet, what you do on a daily basis is of fundamental importance to our nation's defense. I'm proud to be your commander," Harris said. Defense Secretary Ashton Carter joined the CNO in praising Harris for his many contributions to the Pacific Fleet. "At PACFLT, he helped bring our most advanced capabilities to the Asia-Pacific and shift 60 percent of our naval assets to the region," Carter said. "He also stressed and maintained the readiness that's at a premium in this dynamic region. For all those reasons and many more, Harry's the PACOM commander we need for the next phase of the rebalance." Harris also spoke of the complexities of the Navy's historic role in the region and vowed to continue promoting security, stability, and peace. "There's no shortage of challenges that confront us," Harris added. "If called upon, we will fight tonight to defend American interests in the vast Indo-Asia-Pacific. This is not aspirational. It is in our DNA. Our nation deserves no less; our President and Secretary of Defense expect no less." After reading orders and assuming command, Swift also thanked the men and women of the Pacific Fleet, emphasizing the fact that his success was not accomplished alone. "While my life foundation is my parents, I stand on the shoulders of many," said Swift.
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CONGRATULATIONS
Sigonella MHS Class of 2015
Alinna Jacqueline DeStasio Brickhouse
Favorite Memory: Going on sports trips Advice for Future Seniors: Pay attention in AP Bio, or else Greatest Accomplishment: Surviving Pre-Calc and AP Bio Future Plans: To become a veterinarian
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Favorite Memory: AP trips to the Commissary Advice for Future Seniors: Have fun with it! Greatest Accomplishment: Becoming the young man I am today. Future Plans: College at Missouri State
Congratulations!
Splendyd Garcia
Favorite memory: Going to Thailand Advice for Future Seniors: Keep in mind that whatever happens now won’t matter later. Greatest Accomplishment: Turning my life around on my own. Future Plans: College hopefully
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Stefano Xavier Garcia
Favorite Memory: Going to Disneyland with all of my classmates Advice for Future Seniors: There is no progress without struggle Greatest Accomplishment: Finding values that no one can take away from you. Future Plans: Sustain a life, family, and happiness
Zane Blake Groves
Favorite Memory: Too many to choose Advice for Future Seniors: Keep up with all of your work Greatest Accomplishment: 2nd place in Volleyball tournament Future Plans: UCSC
Anthony Joseph Lastrella
Favorite Memory: Judging people in the hallway Advice for Future Seniors: Take it easy, don’t get lazy! Greatest Accomplishment: Getting accepted Future Plans: Cal State University San Marcos
Samuel Cooper
Favorite Memory: Winning Soccer Champs Advice for Future Seniors: Stay on top of your work and enjoy life Greatest Accomplishment: Making it into college
Markus Cross
Favorite Memory: Winning soccer Europeans Advice for Future Seniors: Do your work, study Greatest Accomplishment: Getting my driver’s license Future Plans: Attend Florida Gulf Coast
Haley Sachi Lehtola
Favorite Memory: Traveling around Europe with my family Advice for Future Seniors: Have fun, it’s your last year of high school! Greatest Accomplishment: Getting into college Future Plans: Major in Chemical Biology at UC Berkeley and hopefully becoming a Pediatrician
Thomas Connor McManus
Shauryn da Silva
Favorite Memory: Memories with my godmother who passed away Advice for Future Seniors: Do your work and don’t get lazy because it’s the last year. Greatest Accomplishment: Getting accepted into university Future Plans: Go to college.
Favorite Memory: My Senior swim meet with the Swordfish Advice for Future Seniors: Apply early! Greatest Accomplishment: Joining Niagara University’s D1 swim team Future Plans: Majoring in Accounting and Marketing
Katelyn Eastin
Favorite Memory: Freshman year
Advice for Future Seniors: Be mindful of your future Greatest Accomplishment: Graduating High School Future Plans: Improving the world for all who live in it.
Junavy Vinoya Frianeza
Advice for Future Seniors: Make the most of every moment…It’s over before you know it. Favorite Memory: Winning 1st place for Unarmed Exhibition at the 2015 European Drill Comp Greatest Accomplishment: Getting accepted into the U.S. Naval Academy Future Plans: Officer in the Navy
Sydney Imani Moore
Favorite Memory: My whole Freshman year was AMAZING! Advice for Future Seniors: Apply for all scholarships. Aim for your dream colleges no matter what. Greatest Accomplishment: MVP of D-III Volleyball Tournament Future Plans: 4-year University in North Carolina
Stuart Carroll Ward
Favorite Memory: Hearing the bell ring at 2:30 every day…And fire drills Advice for Future Seniors: Don’t give up what you want most for what you want now Greatest accomplishment: Eagle Scout Rank, losing 45 pounds Future Plans: LDS Missionary, then attend BYU for Engineering
“To accomplish great things, we must not only act, but also dream; not only plan, but also believe.” -Anatole France
Thomas Riand Wray
Favorite Memory: Winning soccer Europeans in 11th grade Advice for Future Seniors: Play sports and get good grades Greatest Accomplishment: Athletics Awards (All-European, All Tournament, All-Region)
complimenti!
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To request publication of your message, please send it to thesig@eu.navy.mil The Navy College Office in Sigonella is hosting the Graduation Recognition Ceremony on June 11 at the NAS 1 Chapel. Eligible participants include Service members, Veterans, DOD civilians, DOD contractors and family members who earned or will earn their certificates and/or degrees (GED, Certifications, Associate's, Bachelor's, Master's and Doctorate) from Dec. 2014 - Dec. 2015. A reception will be held following the ceremony. Please support our graduates on this very special day. To sign up, contact NCO Director William Garcia at william.r.garcia@eu.navy.mil or UMUC representative Patrizia Tedesco at patrizia.tedesco@umuc.edu. The last day to sign up will be May 29. Civilian Human Resources (CHR) Vacancy Announcements: Vacancy announcements are available in the CHR lobby on NAS 1 Bldg. 319 (first floor) or may be viewed/downloaded from http://www.cnic.navy.mil/regions/cnreurafswa/installations/nas_sigonella/about/jobs.html. Additionally, vacancy announcements for external applicants are posted on the bulletin board near the Pass and ID Window at NAS I. Applications may be deposited in the CHR box near the Pass and ID window at NAS 1 (NOTE: Applications deposited in the Navy Exchange (NEX) box will not receive consideration). Personnel with base access may hand deliver their application to the CHR office, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. You may also submit your application and attachments via email to si-hro-wantajob@eu.navy. mil. It is the applicant's responsibility to verify that documents submitted are received, legible and accurate. NAS Sigonella Security wants to remind everyone that as summer approaches "Bicycle operators riding on a Navy installation roadway shall ride with the traffic, in single file, obeying traffic rules while properly wearing brightly colored, fluorescent or reflective clothing between sunset and sunrise and a bicycle helmet approved by the Consumer Product Safety Commission or Snell Memorial Foundation at all times. All active duty military personnel shall wear an approved bicycle helmet on and off a Navy installation this includes our housing." Security will be patrolling and enforcing. Additionally "Skateboards, roller-skates, roller-blades, rip sticks, and other similar equipment may only be used in approved areas on Navy installations. Housing is an authorized area and so is the skate park on NAS 1 behind Midtown. Proper PPE, at a minimum head protection, shall be worn by all personnel at all times." The reference for this is the OPNAVISNT 5100.12J NAVY TRAFFIC SAFETY PROGRAM. If you have any questions or concerns please contact the Security Officer, Lt. Chuck Cranston @ 624-6392 or Charles. cranston@eu.navy.mil
NASSIG Worship Services
ROMAN CATHOLIC • Sunday - 9 a.m. Catholic Mass at NAS 1 Chapel • TUESDAY, WEDNESDAY & FRIDAY 11:30 a.m. - Catholic Mass at NAS 2 Chapel Sacraments of Reconciliation / Penance precede each Mass • FRIDAY - 11:30 a.m. Catholic Mass at NAS 1 Chapel LATTER-DAY SAINTS • SUNDAY - 1:30 p.m. at NAS 1 Chapel Contact: sigonellalds@gmail.com or 624-9049 JEWISH SHABBAT LAY SERVICE • FRIDAY - 5:30 p.m. at NAS 1 Chapel
PROTESTANT - NAS 1 CHAPEL • Saturday - 6:30 p.m. Contemporary Worship Services • SundaY - 11 a.m. Traditional Worship; 12 p.m. Sunday School PROTESTANT / Non-Denominational - NAS 2 Chapel • SundaY - 6 p.m. NIGHT STUDY • MONDAY - AA Meetings - 5:30 p.m., second deck at NAS 1 Chapel; Thursday - 7 p.m. at NAS 2 Chapel • Tuesday - Italian Class - 7 p.m. at Classroom at NAS 1 Chapel • Tuesday - Glee Club - 12 p.m. at NAS 1 Chapel • Tuesday - Awana Club - 4:45 p.m at NAS 1 Chapel
Chapel Offices: NAS 1 095-56-3975, NAS2I 095-86-9049, DSN: 624-3975, Chaplain Duty: 335-831-4493 RP Duty: 335-786-1950 NAS Sigonella Religious Ministries Department Facebook page: www.facebook.com/Naval Air Station Sigonella Chapel
DRIVE SAFELY SIGONELLA
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Ristorante Bella Etna
BREAKFAST Mon-Fri 6:30-8 a.m. Weekend/Holiday 7 -9 a.m. LUNCH Mon-Fri 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. Weekend/Holiday 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. DINNER Mon-Fri 4:30 - 6 p.m. Weekend/Holiday 4:30 - 6 p.m.
Friday, June 5 Breakfast: Eggs to Order, Oven Fried Bacon, Corned Beef Hash Lunch: Chicken Cordon Blue, Roast Beef, Breaded Shrimp Speed Line: Freshly Made Pizza Dinner: Salisbury Steak with Mushroom Gravy, Fishwich Saturday, June 6 Breakfast: Eggs to Order, Oven Fried Bacon, Corned Beef Hash Brunch: Eggs to Order, Oven Fried Bacon, Corned Beef Hash, Chicken Nuggets Dinner: Spaghetti with Meat Sauce, Chili Dogs w/ French Fries Sunday, June 7 Breakfast: Eggs to Order, Grilled Turkey Sausage, Oven Fried Bacon Brunch: Eggs to Order, Grilled Turkey Sausage, Oven Fried Bacon, Chicken Fried Steak and Gravy Dinner: Fishwich, Spaghetti Amatriciana Monday, June 8 Breakfast: Eggs to Order, Minced Beef, Oven Fried Bacon Lunch: Roast Turkey, Hamburger Yakisoba Speed Line: Freshly Made Pizza Dinner: Oven Baked Chicken, Chef Franco’s Alfredo w/ Penne Pasta Tuesday, June 9 Breakfast: Eggs to Order, Grilled Turkey Sausage Links, Grilled Sausage Patties Lunch: Taco Tuesday Speed Line: Chicken Sandwich w/ French Fries Dinner: Chicken Tetrazzini, Chef Franco’s Home Made Meatloaf Wednesday, June 10 Breakfast: Eggs to Order, Creamed Beef on Toast, Oven Fried Bacon Lunch: Swiss Steak and Onions, Fried w/ Cherry Tomatoes Speed Line: All American Grilled Burgers Dinner: Oven Baked Chicken, Chef Melo’s Pasta Al Forno Thursday, June 11 Breakfast: Eggs to Order, Grilled Minute Steak, Grilled Sausage Patties Lunch: Chef Mimo’s Italian Breaded Pork Chops, Oven Roasted Turkey with Gravy Speed Line: Pasta Bar with choice of Freshly Made Pasta Sauce Dinner: Veal Steaks, Grilled Chicken Breast in Orange Sauce Friday, June 12 Breakfast: Eggs to Order, Oven Fried Bacon, Corned Beef Hash Lunch: Chicken Cordon Blue, Lemon Baked Fish Speed Line: Freshly Made Pizza Dinner: Salisbury Steak with Mushroom Gravy, Fishwich Breakfast: $3.45
Lunch: $5.55
Dinner: $4.85
As a reminder to everyone: Reminder - 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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GAME ZONE
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U.S. Marines with Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Crisis Response-Africa and an Italian volunteer cut overgrown grass and weeds from the entrance to Castle Eurialo near Syracuse, Italy, May 13. The Italian and American team of volunteers spent the day clearing pathways around the ancient fortress in order to make the site more accessible for visitors. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Steve Cushman/Released)
Ancient history: Marines cleanup 2,400-year-old castle Staff Sgt Steve Cushman SPMAGTF-CR Africa Public Affairs
observing how enthusiastically the volunteer organizations and the young men and women of the Belvedere town joined the Marines who generously offered their service to clean up the area."
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SYRACUSE, Italy – In the year 402 B.C., Dionysius I, the ruler of Syracuse, wanted a fortress built to defend the city from siege or attack. More than 2,000 years later, the Castle Eurialo remains an impressive site in the town, although in ruins and overrun with grass and weeds. Armed with weed whackers and rakes, a group of 25 U.S. Marines and Sailors with Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Crisis Response-Africa joined Italian volunteers in clearing the overgrowth from paths around the site May 13, 2015. The fortress sits approximately 400 feet above sea level and commands an impressive view of the Mediterranean Sea. Historical markers around the site indicated that Greek scientist and mathematician Archimedes may have contributed inventions to the defense
of the fortress during the Siege of Syracuse in 212 B.C. For Sgt. Christopher Burkard, the communications maintenance chief with SPMAGTF-CR-AF, that tie-in was an added bonus. “Truth be told, I didn’t know what to expect coming here today. I had no idea it had anything to do with Archimedes,” he said. “This has been a great way for Marines to do some good in the community, explore Sicily, and see history.” The crew of Marines and Sailors were joined in their efforts to work around the site by Italian volunteers from the nearby town of Belvedere. The Italian and American workforce made a huge impression on the Superintendent of Cultural Heritage for Syracuse, Dr. Beatrice Basile “It has been amazing and exciting
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U.S. Navy Hospital Corpsman 2nd Class Eric Weber, right, an Independent Duty Corpsman with SpecialPurpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Crisis Response-Africa, and Religious Programs Specialist 2nd Class Henry Shoemaker, a Chaplain’s Assistant with SPMAGTF-CR-AF, clear grass and debris from a pathway at the Castle Eurialo near Syracuse, Italy, May 13. A group of 25 U.S. Marines and Sailors with SPMAGTFCR-AF joined Italian volunteers in clearing overgrowth from paths around the 2,400 year-old fortress. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Steve Cushman/Released)
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The Battle of Midway: Turning point in the Pacific In June 1942, a month after the decisive U.S. victory in the Coral Sea, Japan was dealt a fatal blow at Midway Island-a blow that would turn the course of World War II in favor of the Allies. In August 1942 ALL HANDS, then known as the Bureau of Naval Personnel Information Bulletin, published the following account of the Battle of Midway-the beginning of the end of the fight in the Pacific. Early in June, near the island of Midway, about 1100 miles to the west of Pearl Harbor, units of our Army, Navy, and Marine Corps joined action with a strong Japanese Invasion fleet which was approaching our Midway outpost. At about 9 a.m., June 3, Navy Patrol planes reported a strong force of enemy ships about 700 miles off Midway, proceeding eastward. Nine U.S. Army B-17 Flying Fortresses based on Midway immediately were ordered to intercept and attack the approaching enemy. The Japanese force was approaching in five columns and was composed of many cruisers, transports, cargo vessels, and other escort ships. The Army bombers scored hits on one cruiser and one transport. Both ships were severely damaged and left burning. About dawn on June 4, several groups of Army medium and heavy bombers and U.S. Marine Corps dive bombers and torpedo planes took to the air from Midway to attack the approaching enemy. Four Army torpedo bombers attacked two enemy aircraft carriers through a heavy screen of enemy fighter protection and a curtain of anti-aircraft fire. One torpedo hit on a carrier is believed to have been made. Two of the four bombers failed to return. Six Marine Corps torpedo planes attacked the enemy force in the face of heavy odds. It is believed this group scored one hit on an enemy ship. Only one of the six planes returned to its base.
Sixteen Marine Corps dive bombers attacked and scored three hits on a carrier, which is to have been the Soryu. Only half of the attacking planes returned. Another group of 11 Marine Corps dive bombers made a later attack on enemy ships and reported two bomb hits on an enemy battleship, which was left smoking and listing. A group of 16 U.S. Army Flying Fortresses carried out high-level bombing attacks, according three hits on enemy carriers. One carrier was left smoking heavily. Shortly after the Marine Corps planes had left Midway, the island itself was attacked by a large group of carrier-based enemy planes. They were engaged by a badly out-numbered Marine Corps fighter force, which met the enemy in the air as he arrived. These defending fighters, aided by anIntl & foster care adoptions, ti-aircraft batteries, shot down at least 40 of home studies, post adoption services. the enemy planes. As the result, the material Hague accredited agency. damage to shore installations, though seriwww.adopt-abroad.com - US 1-888-687-3644. ous, was not disabling. No plane was caught grounded at Midway. PhD student needs your help! Meanwhile, U.S. Naval forces afloat were Please take the free survey on Enhanced Interrogation being brought into position. Our carrierand Religion. https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/XL2T3BT based aircraft were launched and were proApartment downtown Motta ceeding to the spot where the enemy's pre(main street next to the bank and ATM machine) Three bedrooms, two bathrooms, kitchen complete, living room, laundry, air conditioning and central heating, alarm system and elevator F.M.I. Please Call. Joseph +39 342 8022 540
vious course and speed would have placed him had he chosen to continue the assault. Unaware of the enemy's of course, one group of Navy fighters and dive bombers searched along the reported track to the southeast until shortage of gas forced them to abandon the search. Some were forced down at sea when they ran out of gas. Most were later rescued. A different flight composed of fighters, dive bombers, and torpedo planes concluded that the enemy was retreating. Fifteen torpedo planes from this group, located the enemy westward and proceeded to attack at once without protection or assistance of any kind. Although some hits were reported by radio, and although some enemy fighters were shot down, the total damage inflicted in this attack may never be known. None of the 15 planes returned. The sole survivor of the 30 officers was Ensign G.H. Gay Jr., who scored one torpedo hit on an enemy carrier before he was shot down. Other torpedo planes proceeded to press the attack after the enemy had been located. In spite of heavy losses during these attacks, the torpedo planes engaged the attention of the enemy fighters and anti-aircraft batteries to such a degree that our dive bombers were able to drop bomb after bomb on the enemy ships without serious interference. Navy dive bombers scored many hits and inflicted upon the enemy the following damage:
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"MIDWAY" continued from Page 14 The Kaga, Akagi, and Soryu, aircraft carriers, were severely damaged. Gasoline in planes caught on their flight decks ignited, starting fires which burned until each carrier had sunk. Two battleships were hit. One was left burning fiercely. One destroyer was hit and is believed to have sunk. Shortly after this battle, a force of about 36 enemy planes from the damaged carrier Hiryu attacked the U.S. aircraft carrier Yorktown and her escorts. Eleven of 18 Japanese bombers in this group were shot down before their bombs were dropped. Seven got through our fighter protection. Of the seven, one was disintegrated by a surface ship's anti-aircraft fire; a second dropped its bomb load into the sea and plunged in after it; while a third was torn to shreds by machine gun fire from U.S. fighter planes. Four enemy bombers escaped after scoring three hits. Shortly afterward, 12 to 15 enemy torpedo planes escorted by fighters attacked Yorktown. Five succeeded in launching torpedoes, but were destroyed as they attempted to escape. Yorktown was hit and put out of action. The damage caused a list which rendered her flight deck useless. Her aircraft, however, continued operating from other U.S. carriers. While this attack on Yorktown was in progress, some of her own planes located the carrier Hiryu in company with battleships, cruisers, and destroyers. Our carrier planes immediately attacked this newly-located force. Hiryu was hit repeatedly and left blazing from stem to stern. She sank the following morning. Two of the enemy battleships were pounded severely by bombs and a heavy cruiser was damaged severely. During the same afternoon (June 4), a U.S. submarine scored three torpedo hits on the smoking carrier Soryu as the enemy was attempting to take her into tow. Soryu sank during the night. Just before sunset (June 4) U.S. Army bombers delivered a heavy bomb attack on the crippled and burning ships. Three hits were scored on a damaged carrier (probably Akagi); one hit was scored on a large ship; one hit on a cruiser was left burning; and one destroyer was believed sunk. By sundown on June 4 the United States forces had gained mastery of the air in the region of Midway. At dawn (June 5) our forces were marshalling
PAGE 15 their strength for further assaults against the enemy fleets which by now had separated into several groups, all in full retreat. In the afternoon of June 5, Army Flying Fortresses attacked enemy cruisers again and scored three direct hits upon one heavy cruiser. One the return ship, one of these planes was lost; a second was forced down at sea 15 miles from the Midway. All except one of the crew of the second plane were rescued. Early on June 6 an air search discovered two groups of enemy ships, each containing cruisers and destroyers. Between 9:30 and 10:00 a.m., U.S. carrier planes attacked one group which contained the heavy cruisers Mikuma and Mogami and three destroyers. At least two bomb hits were scored on each Japanese cruiser. One of these destroyers was sunk. The attacks were carried on until 5:30p.m. Mikuma was sunk shortly after noon. Mogami was gutted and subsequently sunk. Another enemy cruiser and a destroyer also were hit during these series of attacks. It was during this afternoon (June 6) that the U.S. destroyer Hammann was torpedoed and sunk by an enemy submarine. Most of her crew were rescued. Repeated attempts were made to contact the remainder of the Japanese invasion fleet but without success. The battle was over. The following is a recapitulation of the damage inflicted upon the enemy during the battle of Midway. Four Japanese aircraft carriers, the Kaga, Akagi, Soryu, and Hiryu were sunk. Three battleships were damaged by bomb and torpedo hits, one severely. Two heavy cruisers, Mogami and Mikuma were sunk. Three others were damaged, one or two severely. One light cruiser was damaged. Three destroyers were sunk and several others were damaged by bombs. At least three transports or auxiliary ships were damaged, and one or more sunk. The Battle of Midway was a complex and widespread action involving a number of engagements lasting more than three days and nights. Even our active participants in the numerous attacks and counter-attacks are unable to give an accurate account of the damage inflicted by any group in the many individual and unified attacks of our Army, Navy, and Marine Corps personnel. Reprint from August 1942, All Hands
Intercultural communication tips From Fleet & Family Support Center NAS SIGONELLA, Sicily - Working in a multicultural environment requires some basic understanding of how to work cross-culturally. These tips on intercultural communication are a perfect starting point. Working across cultures is a new experience for many people. Intercultural communication can be a dynamic and creative affair but occasionally due to the inability to interpret people correctly, it can be a challenge. Building an understanding of other people's cultures, their communication styles, and behaviors can go a long way in improving relationships and being more successful in an intercultural environment. Even without trawling through books, articles or even taking part in an intercultural communication workshop, it is possible to implement some basic principles to help improve one's intercultural communication skills. The following communication tips are provided to help people working in international and multicultural environments get some basic insight into dealing more effectively with people and not letting culture become an issue. 1. Be Patient: Working in an intercultural environment can be a frustrating affair. Things may not get done when expected, communication can be tiresome and behavior may be inappropriate. Patience with yourself and others helps to move beyond such issues and address how to avoid similar incidents in the future. 2. Establish Rules: Sometimes if working in a truly intercultural team it may be necessary for all to take a step back and set down some ground rules i.e. approaching punctuality, meetings, communication, emails, disagreements, etc. It is always a good idea to try and develop the rules as a group rather than have them imposed. 3. Ask Questions: When you don't understand something or want to know why someone has behaved in a certain way, simply ask. Asking questions stops you from making assumptions, shows the questioned you did not understand them, and helps build up your bank of intercultural knowledge. 4. Respect: The foundation of all intercultural communication is respect. By demonstrating respect you earn respect and help create more open and fruitful relationships. For more information please contact the ICR (Intercultural Relations) Department at the Fleet & Family Support Center at 624-4291.
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