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Weekend flooding shuts down Sigonella for a day By LT Paul Newell NAS Sigonella Public Affairs Officer
NAS SIGONELLA, Sicily – After constant rains pelted Sigonella and surrounding areas throughout Sunday into early Monday, Sig’ Citizens had Sicily’s version of a snow day. Following a weather warning from local agencies on Sunday evening and heavy rains that persisted throughout the day NAS Sigonella Commanding Officer Capt. Chris Dennis notified the community of a delayed 10 a.m. start for all non-essential base employees. Not long after morning dawned Monday reports of impassable roads to include the closure of SP-105/106 by local law enforcement and between six and eight inches of water accumulation in front of Marinai led Dennis to completely cancel Monday’s non-essential base activities. “Delaying or canceling school or work costs our government thousands of dollars. From a Sig’ Citizenship “resource conservation” view this is something we never take lightly. At the same time, health and welfare trumps dollars and we will never unnecessarily put anyone’s life at risk which is why Monday morning the choice to cancel outright was easy,” stated Dennis. Beyond weather reports a major key in both keeping the community informed and also helping Dennis and other base leaders understand exactly what they were dealing with were the actions
of Security Department personnel who stood watch and made patrols through bleak conditions in order to provide the intelligence needed to make informed decisions. “Our Team monitored roads, provided constant updates, aided motorists in distress, and coordinated with host nation agencies to have a clear understanding of exactly what we were dealing with locally,” said Lt. Juan Cardona, NAS Sigonella Security Officer. “We did all that and continued to man our posts. I couldn’t be more proud of our Team and the collaboration of the Installation.” By keeping tight control over Marinai’s main gate Security members also limited the high waters from spilling into the base. In addition, the berms installed by Pizzarotti were crucial to helping contain the flooding. “My hat’s off to Pizzarotti,” Cardona said. “They really stepped up when we needed them and I’m very grateful.” By Tuesday the worst was over and after a 10 a.m. delayed start the community returned to their normal activities under sunny skies. Unfortunately for Sigonella’s children Monday was a bit too balmy to build Frosty, and perhaps even more disappointed they had to get back to school Tuesday after a delayed start. But whether or not they’ll ever come to appreciate it they and their loved ones were being safeguarded by a community totally committed to their well-being.
Physical therapy: Keeping the fit, fit BY HN Christopher Andrade USNH Sigonella Public Affairs
NAS SIGONELLA, Sicily – Crystal clear blue beaches, a massive volcano, and a warm and inviting culture, are just some of the first impressions people have when arriving to Sicily. The island has several outdoor activities ranging from snorkeling and hiking in the summer months, to snowboarding and skiing in the winter months. It comes naturally that when we enjoy these outdoor activities, we sometimes push our bodies past their limits. Even with proper training, the most physically fit can get hurt. Physical therapy is an allied health discipline that focuses on restoring movement and function. Sessions can vary from low-impact aerobic training, strengthening and flexibility exercises, pain relief modalities, and stretching. U.S. Naval Hospital Sigonella’s Physical Therapy Department has treatment programs that cater to almost any musculoskeletal injury (i.e. related to the bones or muscles). They ensure that Sig’ Citizens are able to function at their optimal level. “Our patients range from geriatrics to pediatrics, active duty, dependents or retirees, inpatient or outpatient ¬– we see it all in the military,” says Lt. Nicole Martin, Physical Therapy Department Head for the Hospital. The diversity of the patient population is one of the best things about being a Navy physical therapist. Martin explains that her experience prior to entering the military has helped manage the diverse patient population. “My previous experience in a skilled
Heavy rains in Sigonella led to completely cancel Monday's non-essential base activities, Nov. 2. The rain accumulated between six and eight inches of water in front of Marinai. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Tony D. Curtis/Released) nursing facility as well as inpatient ICUs, has prepared me for the diverse patient care needs of the Navy,” said Martin. October is National Physical Therapy Month in the United States. This is a time when physical therapists, physical therapy assistants and students in training are recognized for their contribution of restoring and improving motion in peoples’ lives. This was celebrated at U.S. Naval Hospital Sigonella with an open house hosted by the Physical Therapy Department on Oct. 14. With benefits including improved functional mobility, strength, balance, endurance and pain management, it is safe to say that physical therapy has a major impact on the well being of Sigonella’s citizens. “Most of our service members like what they do and want to get back to full duty as soon as possible, so they work hard to get better,” says Martin. “Working directly with patients gives us the opportunity to assign paced training programs specific to their diagnosis,” she adds. When asked about the most rewarding aspect of his job, HN Brandon Brashears, physical therapy technician responded warmly, “Helping patients through the recovery process, seeing patients progress back to a healthy active lifestyle.” He adds, “I have been injured before so I know how hard and challenging it can be for someone to recover from an injury – that is one of the main reasons I chose this job.” A referral from your primary care provider is required for a physical therapy appointment. They cater to almost every age group and activity category. To speak with your provider for a possible referral, contact your Medical Home Port at 624-4622 or 4623.
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Great American Smokeout: Join the Great American Smokeout on Nov. 14, try to quit cold Turkey and run towards a healthier lifestyle. Get started by picking a quit date and join U.S. Naval Hospital Sigonella Health Promotion and MWR at Sigonella's Harvest Run on Saturday, Nov. 14 at 9:00 am, NAS 1 Pool Parking lot to learn more about the Great American Smokeout and our Tobacco cessation classes.
Saluti Sigonella As we move into November, it is time to celebrate Native Americans and their contributions to the military. Below is a little Native American history and some background as to why we celebrate the month. What started at the turn of the century as an effort to gain a day of recognition for the significant contributions the first Americans made to the establishment and growth of the U.S. has resulted in designating an entire month for that purpose. One of the proponents of an American Indian Day was Dr. Arthur C. Parker, a Seneca Indian, director of the Museum of Arts and Science in Rochester, NY. He persuaded the Boy Scouts of America to set aside a day for the "First Americans" and for three years they adopted such a day. In 1915, the annual Congress of the American Indian Association meeting in Lawrence, Kans., formally approved a plan for American Indian Day. It directed its president, Rev. Sherman Coolidge, an Arapahoe, to call upon the country to observe such a day. Coolidge issued a proclamation on Sept. 28, 1915, which declared the second Saturday of each May as American Indian Day and contained the first formal appeal for recognition of Indians as citizens. The year before this proclamation was issued, Fox James, a Blackfoot Indian, rode horseback state to state, seeking approval for a day to honor Indians. On December 14, 1915, he presented the endorsements of 24 state governments at the White House. There is no record, however, of such a national day being proclaimed. The first American Indian Day in a state was declared on the second Saturday in May 1916 by the governor of New York. Presently, several states have designated Columbus Day as Native American Day, but it continues to be a day we observe without any recognition as a national legal holiday. In 1990 President George H. W. Bush approved a joint resolution designating November 1990 "National American Indian Heritage Month." Similar proclamations, under variants on the name (including "Native American Heritage Month" and "National American Indian and Alaska Native Heritage Month") have been issued each year since 1994. November is also the month we celebrate Thanksgiving. I am looking forward to spending turkey day in London and I plan on frying a turkey when I get back. Although delicious and probably the best type of turkey I have ever eaten, it is also very dangerous. Please plan accordingly. There will be many opportunities on the base for everyone to get a really
For more info call Health Promotion at 624-4710. Discontinuation of Foreign Currency Purchase & Sale at Community Bank: Effective Dec. 1, 2015 Community Bank will discontinue the purchase and sale of the following foreign currencies at banking center locations in Europe. . CAD - Canadian Dollars . SEK - Swedish Krona . DKK - Danish Krone . NOK - Norwegian Krone . CHF - Swiss Franc The customer demand for these currencies has declined since the implementation of the Euro currency in January 2002. Additionally, with the expanded acceptance of debit card/electronic transactions and the drawdown of troops in Europe, the volume of Foreign Currency sales has diminished. In country, service members will still be able to obtain these currencies through host country ATMs, including Switzerland. Additionally, customers will be able to conduct transactions as they do today at, but not limited to, local banks, Currency Exchange locations, Airports, and Train Stations. The availability of GBP and EUR will remain in all banking centers in Europe (Germany, Italy, UK and The Netherlands). Veterans Affairs Office Rep: A representative from the Veterans Affairs Office (VA) will be available for one-on-one appointments on Thursday, Nov. 19, from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. In addition, there will also be a VA rep here from Aviano that will be able to meet with you and read medical records for those of you who have more than transition assistance questions. The rep will be taking appointments from Tuesday, Nov. 17 - Thursday, Nov. 19. Please call Fleet and Family Support Center 624-4291 in order to schedule an appointment or for more information.
good meal on base and I know for a fact the galley is in heavy planning to ensure this Thanksgiving is going to be great! Lastly, advancement results will be out before Thanksgiving and I look forward to seeing who is on the list. If you studied hard and put a full force effort in, you should advance! Good luck to all those eligible and I can't wait to shake all of our Sailors hands that advanced. 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".
Veterinary Assistant Program: The program is designed for American Red Cross volunteers who are U.S. military dependent ID card holders enrolled in the TRICARE Overseas Program. The purpose is to provide educational opportunity for the volunteer while providing assistance for the Veterinary Treatment Facility. The volunteer training program has three main components: the hospital volunteer checklist, classroom instructions and a clinical orientation in the Veterinary Treatment Facility on NAS 1. The Veterinary Treatment Facility provides care to Military Working Dogs and pets of military members based on U.S. Army military rules and regulations. The American Red Cross recruits, screens, and interview potential applicants for the selection process for the Veterinary Treatment Facility. The goal is to promote volunteerism and provide a hands-on training opportunity for military dependents stationed at NASSIG. Contact Information: Building 318, NAS I DSN 314-624-4900 sigonella@redcross.org Applications available: 11/02/2015 Deadline: 11/25/2015 Interviews starts: 12/07/2015 PSD renovations complete: PSD Sigonella is pleased to announce the completion of internal renovations to building 476. Please note the locations for all PSD services, effective Monday, Nov. 2: - CAC/ID card services remain the same at the PSD Customer Service Counter. Please use the PSD Primary entrance (northeast primary entrance, facing the NASSIG Admin building). - All FISCAL and cash services are available at the FISCAL/Cash Service Counter and may now be accessed via the PSD primary entrance (northeast primary entrance, facing NASSIG Admin building). - SATO and CTO/Transportation Services are now located in south portion of the building at the SATO/ CTO Service Counter. Please use the CATO/CTO entrance (southwest entrance, facing the NEX Depot/ Community Bank). If you are unsure where to go within PSD, please use the PSD Primary entrance (northeast primary entrance, facing NASSIG Admin building), and a friendly Customer Service Representative will be happy to direct you to your required Service Counter! For questions about this, or any other PSD related item, please feel free to contact the PSD CDO, available at: 335-642-8274!
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THE SIGNATURE U.S. NAVAL AIR STATION SIGONELLA Commanding Officer Capt. Chris Dennis Executive Officer Cmdr. Charles G. McKinney II Command Master Chief CMDCM Mike Kaszubowski EDITORIAL Public Affairs Officer Lt. Paul Newell paul.newell@eu.navy.mil Editor Nicole Ybarra nicole.ybarra@eu.navy.mil Community Relations Officer Dott. Alberto Lunetta alberto.lunetta.it@eu.navy.mil PAO Staff Writers \ Photographers MC1 Tony D. Curtis anthony.curtis@eu.navy.mil MC2 Ramon Go ramon.go@eu.navy.mil CONTACT US Naval Air Station Sigonella, Sicily thesig@eu.navy.mil DSN 624-5440; 095-86-5440 PSC 812 Box 7, FPO, AE 09627-0001 PUBLISHER Stampa Generale S.r.l., Sig. Bruno Brandi, Publisher, Naval Support Activity Capodichino (Naples), Italy stampagenerale@tin.it Tel. 081-568-7884 Fax 081-568-7887 This civilian enterprise (CE) newspaper is an authorized publication for members of the military services overseas. Contents of The Signature are not necessarily the official views of, or endorsed by, the U.S. Government, the Department of Defense (DoD), or the U.S. Navy. The appearance of advertising in this newspaper, including inserts or supplements, does not constitute endorsement by the DoD or Stampa Generale S.r.l., of the products or services advertised. Everything advertised in this publication shall be made available for purchase, use or patronage without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, physical handicap, political affiliation or any other non-merit factorof the purchaser, user or patron. A confirmed violation or rejection of this equal opportunity policy by an advertiser will result in the refusal to print advertising from that source until the violation is corrected. The Signature is published weekly by Stampa Generale S.r.l., Sig. Bruno Brandi, Publisher, Naval Support Activity, Capodichino (Naples), Italy. Tel. 081-568-7884. Fax 081-568-7887. E-mail: stampagenerale@tin.it. Editorial submissions are welcomed from all Naval Air Station Sigonella departments, divisions and tenant commands. Editorial submissions should be sent to the Public Affairs Office via thesig@eu.navy.mil, guard mail stop #68 or hand-delivered to our office no later than the close of business on the Friday proceeding the expected publication date. All articles submitted by non-staff members will be considered contributing writers. The Signature will not publish anyanonymous 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. cnic.navy.mil/sigonella
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U.S. service members, local Sicilian school clean historic beach By Staff Sgt. Bryan Peterson SPMAGTF Public Affairs
CATANIA, Italy -- U.S. Navy Lt. Derrick Horne lives by his self-described proverb, “The smallest acts of kindness create the greatest acts for eternity.” This was clear when nearly 20 Marines and Sailors partnered with a local Sicilian high school to clean up the Catania San Giovannia Li Cuti Beach and waterfront, Oct. 26, in Catania, Italy. The Lions Club Catania-sponsored event was the 26th community relations project the Marines and Sailors with Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Crisis Response-Africa (SPMAGTFCR-AF) participated in since arriving to Naval Air Station Sigonella in mid-July. The Marines and Sailors spent half the day, alongside high school students, picking up trash in between the volcanic rocks and combing the beach of debris. The timing of the event was in concert with Sicily’s environment week where efforts all over the island are focused on beautifying the island; though, this was one of many clean-up projects they have participated in. The impact, according to Horne, wasn’t the amount of trash bags the students, Marines and Sailors filled, but the service provided to the people who live in the community. During the event, Sicilians and tourists took the time to give “a thumbs up” and shake the hands of those who were “making Sicily a better place to enjoy,” while some even took part in picking up trash.
“All these small acts that we do in service to others hopefully will have lasting impacts to those we serve and those we come in contact with,” said the Tulsa, Okla., native. “This also has an impact on those who are taking part as well. Service to others also has an impact on those serving and that’s also really important.” U.S. Marine Corps 1st Lt. Amber Rickman, a maintenance officer with SPMAGTF-CR-AF, said one thing Americans hold “near and dear” is providing a better place for the next generation than they found it. According to Rickman, it doesn’t matter where “we are in the world because we are living alongside [the Italians].” “Take for instance the fact we’re working alongside the high school students today,” the Murrieta, Calif., native said. “They are the future here or wherever they may go in life. We aren’t citizens of Italy, but while we are here, we need to be good stewards of the environment and the communities we live in whether that’s in the U.S. or abroad. Today was a great example of how no matter the communication barrier, we work together to achieve a common goal.” U.S. Marine Cpl. Isaiah DeJesus, a combat engineer with the unit, uses every spare moment to volunteer his time for community relations events during this deployment. He said the more SPMAGTF-CR-AF Marines and Sailors are involved in the community, “the more they’ll know
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New Ocean Terminal Surface Route Improves Supply Response and FDNF Readiness for NAVSUP FLC Sigonella Customers at NAVSTA Rota, Spain By Shannon Haney NAVSUP FLC Sigonella
Nearly 20 Marines and sailors partnered with a local Sicilian high school to clean up the Catania San Giovannia Li Cuti Beach and waterfront, Oct. 26, in Catania, Italy. The Lions Club Catania-sponsored event was the 26th community relations project the Marines and sailors with Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Crisis Response-Africa participated in 26 community relations events since arriving to Naval Air Station Sigonella in mid-July. The Marines and sailors spent half the day, alongside the high school students, picking up trash in between the volcanic rocks and combing the beach of debris. why we are here and see a different side to us.” “We’re known around the world as a warfighting institution,” said Dejesus, a Hershey, Penn., native. “This also presents an opportunity for us to get out and take part in something, whether it’s here at the beach picking up trash or visiting high schools to interact with the students in English, because we are living here. Our lasting impact will be measured by what we did while we were here. I believe it’s my responsibility to be involved in the community because I am living here. I am a part of it.” Horne said the Marines and
Sailors in the unit feel the same way. He spends all of his time, while not out on a community relations event, planning for the weeks, sometimes months ahead. He said there’s always a demand from the Marines and sailors to be involved with the community. At one point during the deployment, while the vans were ready to head to a historic site for a clean-up event, more people than he had planned showed up to volunteer, leaving him scurrying to find another vehicle. “It’s a great problem to have, really,” said Horne. “By the end of October, if everything goes
according to plan, we will have completed 30 community relations events. That’s incredible and I am truly blessed to be surrounded by people with big hearts. We will probably do 100 if not more by the end of this deployment.” While SPMAGTF-CR-AF is strategically positioned at NAS Sigonella, Italy, to stage and prepare for theater security cooperation missions and crisis response in Africa, Marines and sailors continue to build on previous units’ efforts in Sicily to further solidify a strong partnership between the U.S. and its Italian friends.
Need an appointment at the hospital? Call DSN 624-CARE (2273) or commercial: 095-56-2273, M - F: 7:30 a.m. - 4 p.m. For non-emergent medical questions that arise over the Weekend, Holidays, or after office hours, please call the Nurse Advice Line at 800-877-660 (local/Italy only) Need a medication refill or results from your Provider? Create an account with Relay Health using your PCM... www.relayhealth.com (click: register, patient, then add PCM)
ROTA, Spain - Since implementing a new surface cargo route, Naval Supply Systems Command (NAVSUP) Fleet Logistics Center (FLC) Sigonella Site Rota cut cargo transit time and costs in half by mid-Oct. 2015. In July 2015, NAVSUP FLC Sigonella Site Rota established a new direct route for cargo from Norfolk, Virginia to Algeciras, Spain. Prior to the availability of the new route, surface cargo from Norfolk was shipped through Ocean Terminal Rotterdam Amsterdam. This route required additional processing for the cargo at the Defense Logistics Agency's (DLA) Theater Consolidation and Shipping Point (TCSP) at Defense Distribution Depot Europe (DDDE) in Germersheim, Germany before delivery to Naval Station (NAVSTA) Rota Spain for distribution. The implementation of this change reduced the total transit time from an average of 60 days to 30 days and is expected to save more than $192,000 annually by eliminating commercial truck services previously required to transport the cargo from Germany to Spain. The new process is already positively impacting fleet readiness and operations in the 6th Fleet area of responsibility. Forward-Deployed Naval Force
During NAVSUP FLC Sigonella's regional transportation training, transportation specialist, Roberto Corredero (left) and Severino Cavallaro (right) discuss water freight shipping procedures onboard Naval Air Station Sigonella. (U.S. Navy photo by Shannon Haney/Released) (FDNF) units homeported at NAVSTA Rota are noticing a significant decline in customer wait time for their surface cargo. In the 90 days since implementation in July, the new process is already having a positive impact. DoD installations in the Iberian Peninsula are saving money on transportation costs and receiving their cargo much faster. Ocean Terminals at NAVSUP FLC Sigonella Sites Rota and Naples are responsible for the port clearing and onward movement of ocean-booked cargo for Spain and Southern Italy. Transportation Specialists within NAVSUP FLC Sigonella Ocean Terminals track and trace ocean vessels for DoD booked cargo, validate manifests, and coordinate with port authorities and NAVSUP FLC Sigonella Customs Clearance Officers on the preparation of all necessary documentation for customs clearance and onward movement of DoD traffic. NAVSUP FLC Sigonella,
one of eight fleet logistics centers under NAVSUP Global Logistics Support (GLS), provides global logistics, business and support services to fleet, shore and industrial commands of the Navy, Coast Guard, U.S. Marine Corps, U.S. Air Force, U.S. Army 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 provides global logistics for a global Navy. The organization is made up of more than 6,500 military and civilian logistics professionals operating from 105 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.
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November festivals and events in Italy Merano Wine Festival (Nov. 6 - 10), international wine & food excellence Merano Wine Festival founder and director Helmuth Köcher has been defining the boundaries and contents of the adventure of making wine in Italy and abroad since 1992. An event that goes beyond the spectacle and cannot be considered a trade fair, but one of the most exclusive places and occasions for all industry operators. For 24 years, information, culture and high society meet in Merano to take part in a multifaceted event, filled with opportunities for making acquaintances and meeting and comparing notes, where the recurring keyword is always “excellence.” The Official Merano Wine Festival Selection represents the very best of Italian and international food and wine production. The expression of a territory and its excellences. The Official Merano Wine Festival Selection is not just the result of the careful selection by 10 tasting commissions, but above all it is the expression of high quality food and wine production. Quality expressed in the presence of 300 cellars and 100 artisans of Italian taste, as well as 150 international wine producers, chosen by the Festival Director from amongst the winners of the Merano Wine Award. The festival will feature the following events: Bio&dynamica: a sector that just keeps growing. For more than 10 years, the Festival has dedicated the first day to the best Italian wines produced organically, biodynamically and naturally. Beer Passion: artisan flavor becomes beer. An important item of the drinks sector, beer is increasingly becoming the opportunity to create a high level product that is carefully thought out and conceived as a proper status and lifestyle. Consortium: the Italian protection consortia are presented within the Gourmet Arena. Chef ’s Challenge: in the spectacle of show-cooking, there is always a great school dictating the actions and choices of the great chefs. An inevitable step for any gastronomic event, the appointment tells how it is possible to create haute cuisine through the professionalism of great chefs. Merano Wine Forum: The future of wine in Europe,
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What all hands need to do to protect against cyber threats By George D. Bieber NAVIDFOR Public Affairs Specialist
SUFFOLK, Va. (NNS) -- Cyber threats come from a variety of sources including nation states, profit-motivated criminals, ideologically motivated hackers, extremists and terrorists. When you log on to a Navy network or system, you're in the cyber battle space. If there are weaknesses in the Navy's defenses, its networks and computers can be compromised by intruders with relatively limited resources. Cyber adversaries only have to be successful once to do significant damage; we cannot afford to make any mistakes. Follow these best practices to keep Navy networks and systems secure:
Don't Take the Bait -- Always verify source of emails and the links in emails. If you're directed to a site for an online deal that looks too good to be true, it probably is fraudulent. Phishing or fishing is a form of email spoofing. By clicking on a link in what appears to be a legitimate email or taking the bait, you may be directed to a fraudulent website that installs bad software on your computer or captures data you enter on the website. Opening an infected email attachment can also install bad software on your computer. Spear-phishing is a form of phishing that targets a specific organization. Spear-phishing emails appear to be from an individual or business you know. Spear-phishing attempts are not typically initiated by "random hackers" but are more likely to be conducted by those seeking financial gain,
trade secrets or military information. Signs that an email may be a spear-phishing attempt include: - Sender's name, organization and/or company not matching the email address or digital signature; - Words such as official, mandatory, urgent, etc.; - Link text may not match associated URL; - Unsolicited requests for personal information; - Poor grammar and multiple misspellings. When in Doubt, Throw it Out -- Don't open suspicious links in emails, tweets, posts, messages or attachments, even if you know the source. Don't Connect Unauthorized Devices to Navy Networks -- Don’t connect unauthorized devices, such as thumb drives and cell phones, to your
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Merano Wine Festival holds a presence of 300 cellars and 100 artisans of Italian taste, as well as 150 international wine producers, chosen by the Festival Director from amongst the winners of the Merano Wine Award. (Photo by http://www.marchesibarolo.com/) in light of climate change. A couple of days of congresses, seminars, workshops for discussion, a comparison of notes and updates on the future of wine in Italy and Europe. In collaboration with FareCantine. Charity Wine Master Classes: guided tasting sessions of prestigious wines the revenues of which are given to charity. Accompanying the public, with competence and passion, in their discovery of a wine, defining each organoleptic and territorial aspect. Merano Wine & Club Excellence: the valuable work of bringing the best of world wine production into Italy. Winning choices and painstaking work, an eye for detail and the capacity to imagine what are and will be the inclinations of the experts’ taste. An important section; a bridge between Merano and the world. For more information and detailed schedules visit http://www.meranowinefestival.com/
San Miniato Truffle Fair, San Miniato Nov.14-15, 21-22 and 28-29 The annual San Miniato Truffle fair or La Sagra del Tartufo Bianco, is held in the medieval hill town of San Miniato in the Pisa Province of Tuscany on the second, third and fourth weekends in November. 25% of Italy's white truffles are produced in this territory and November is the heart of truffle gathering season. There are foods, craft stands, and entertainment and restaurants feature truffle menus. The first Festival of the White Truffle of San Miniato was held on the 26th of October 1969 in Piazza del Duomo (Cathedral Square) and after a break of two years (surely meant to understand the potential of this valuable product) it has been held every year since then.
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WASHINGTON (Oct. 29, 2015) A U.S. Navy infographic with advice on how to protect yourself against cyber threats online. (U.S. Navy graphic by Austin Rooney/Released)
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Sigonella Religious Ministries Department Worship Services Phone Numbers: NAS I 095-56-3975, NAS II 095-86-9049, Chaplain Duty: 335-831-4493, RP Duty: 335-786-1950. Facebook page: www.facebook.com/Naval Air Station Sigonella Chapel ROMAN CATHOLIC • Sunday - 9 a.m. Catholic Mass at NAS 1 Chapel • Tuesday - Friday - 11:30 a.m. at NAS 1 or NAS 2 Chapel
PROTESTANT WOMEN OF THE CHAPEL • Tuesdays - 9 a.m. at NAS 1 Fellowship Hall; Thursdays 5 p.m. @ NAS 1 Fellowship Hall
PROTESTANT WORSHIP SERVICE • Saturday - 6:30 p.m. Contemporary Worship Services • Sunday - 11 a.m. Traditional Worship at NAS 1 Chapel; 6 p.m. Non-Denominational Sunday at NAS 2 Chapel • Wednesday - 7 p.m. Bible Study at NAS 2
LATTER-DAY SAINTS • Sunday - 1:30 p.m. at NAS 1 Chapel Contact: sigonellalds@gmail.com or 6249049
PROTESTANT MEN OF THE CHAPEL • Wednesdays 6 a.m. @ NAS 1 Fellowship Hall
CLUB BEYOND • Middle School Club & Small Group Tuesday - 2:45 - 4:45 p.m. at NAS 1 Chapel • High School Club and Small Group Wednesdays - 6 - 8 p.m. at Marinai Home
Catholic Religious Education Classes • September - June - 10:30 a.m. at DoDDS Knights of Columbus • First Wednesday of the month - 5 p.m. at NAS 2 Chapel NIGHT STUDY • AA Meetings - Monday - 5:30 p.m., 2nd Floor at NAS 1 Chapel; Thursday - 7 p.m. at NAS 2 Chapel • AA Family Group - Tuesday - 7 p.m. at NAS 2 Chapel • Tuesday - Italian Class - 7 p.m. at NAS 1 Chapel Classroom • Tuesday - Awana Club - 4:45 p.m at NAS 1 Chapel
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Ristorante Bella Etna Friday Nov. 6 Breakfast: Eggs to Order, Oven Fried Bacon, Chicken Tocino with Garlic Rice Lunch: Simmered Corned Beef, Shepherd's Pie Speed Line: Freshly Made Pizza Dinner: Pasta Al Forno, Oven Fried Chicken Fillet Sandwich Saturday, Nov. 7 Breakfast: Eggs to Order, Oven Fried Bacon, Corned Beef Hash Brunch: Eggs to Order, Oven Fried Bacon, Corned Beef Hash, Roast Beef Dinner: Spaghetti with Meat Sauce, Baked Chicken Nuggets
Breakfast: $3.45 Mon - Fri: 6:30 - 8:30 a.m. Weekend / Holiday: 7-9 a.m.
Sunday, Nov. 8 Breakfast: Eggs to Order, Grilled Minute Steak, Oven Fried Bacon Brunch: Eggs to Order, Grilled Minute Steak, Oven Fried Bacon, Roast Turkey Dinner: Chicken Parmesan, Home Made Lasagna Monday, Nov. 9 Breakfast: Eggs to Order, Corned Beef Hash, Grilled Sausage Patties Lunch: Roast Pork, Beef and Broccoli Speed Line: Pizza Dinner: Baked Beef Ravioli, Grilled Chicken
Lunch: $5.55 Mon - Fri: 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. Weekend / Holiday: 11 a.m. -1 p.m.
Tuesday, Nov. 10 Breakfast: Eggs to Order, Chicken Tocino with Garlic Rice, Oven Fried Bacon Lunch: Mexican Day! Beef and Chicken Fajitas and Burritos Speed Line: Meat Ball Subs Dinner: Lemon Baked Fish, Chicken Fried Steak w/ Mushroom Gravy Wednesday, Nov. 11 Breakfast: Eggs to Order, Oven Fried Bacon, Grilled Minute Steak Lunch: Breaded Pork Chops, Baked Fish Speed Line: All American Grilled Burgers Dinner: Salisbury Steak w/ Mushroom Gravy, Chicken Sandwich w/ French Fries
Dinner: $4.85 Mon - Fri: 4:30 - 6 p.m. Weekend / Holiday: 4:30 -6 p.m.
Thursday, Nov. 12 Breakfast: Eggs to Order, Oven Fried Bacon, Creamed Ground Beef on Toast Lunch: Home Made Meatloaf, Baked Chicken Speed Line: Pasta Bar w/ Choice of Freshly Made Pasta Sauce Dinner: Chef Melo’s Chicken Alfredo w/ Penne Pasta, Grilled Pork Chops Friday, Nov. 13 Breakfast: Eggs to Order, Grilled Sausage Patties, Chicken Tocino on Garlic Fried Rice Lunch: Chicken Adobo, Sweet & Sour Pork Speed Line: Freshly Made Pizza Dinner: Spaghetti with Meat Sauce, Baked Chicken Nuggets
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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"FESTIVALS" continued from Page 6 Over the years the festival has grown tremendously and has become today an internationally recognized exhibition: together with the White Truffle, always the star of the festivities, other local products such as wine, cheese and cold cuts are displayed and this makes these three November weekends an important showcase for our area. During the festival a prize is given to the biggest truffle and to the oldest truffle hunter. Also traders display their products, various associations are involved in "feeding the wayfarers" with old-time recipes; the farms offer comfortable accommodations in old farmhouses and all this gives visitors the true taste of the area and a longing to relive the experience next year again. For more information and detailed schedules, visit http://www.truffleintuscany.it/
The Fieracavalli International Horse Show (Verona Nov. 6-8) The Verona Fieracavalli International Horse Show annually draws participants come from all over the
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Sigonella horse enthusiasts will be happy to hear that the breathtaking Fieracavalli International Horse Show will return this weekend to Verona, the romantic city of “Romeo and Juliet”. This must-see horse extravaganza event attracting about 250,000 visitors features exhibits and performances of about 2,000 horses of almost every breed. (Photo by http://www.hcampagnola.com/ ) world featuring a parade with decorated horses and period costumes through the city on opening day. The “Westernshow” is the Fieracavalli horse show highlight that welcomes the best American style riding competitions. Four days of non-stop performances including Team Penning, Barrel Racing, Pole Bending and Cutting to enchant audiences with bated breath. And in the evening, from 20.00 to Midnight, the saloon opens with dancing and country atmosphere For twelve years by now, the Westernshow has been one of events the most eagerly awaited by visitors to Fieracavalli. And this is why the 117th edition of the show in Verona 5-8 November, will dedicate three halls equestrian events inspired by the Wild West. Cowboys in the saddle on the finest Appaloosa, Paint and Quarter horses will compete in the most popular western riding specialties for four days of non-stop exciting races from morning to midnight. There will be Stock Performances, especially Team Penning and Cutting, where horses and riders have to handle herds of calves. Team Penning is the number one appointment: teams of three horses and riders in single "go" (one minute) have to separate three calves from a herd of thirty head and get them as quickly as possible into an enclosure. Forty hours of competitions over four days,
more than 300 horses and riders in the rings and 1400 "heats" in total: these are the essential ingredients of a unique spectacle. While Team Penning is decided by split-seconds, Cutting, on the other hand, is the most exclusive discipline involving interaction between horses, riders and livestock. Only one horse and rider competes at a time, under the scrutiny of five judges to assess the horse's aptitude and the feeling with the rider. Around a hundred pairs will compete in 15 hours of events over four days. Both disciplines envisage a collateral initiative: Futurity - an event that once a year brings together the best young horses in every discipline as the best possible stage for breeders and trainers. Also, there will be Speed Events, with the most eagerly awaited American riding style events such as Barrel Racing and Pole Bending: speed events where horses and riders compete in slaloms, respectively around three barrels and six poles. The main innovation this year is the European Championship joining the Barrel Top 15 of and the Pole Top 16, for a total of more than 220 horse and riders and thirty hours of events. For more information and detailed schedules, visit http://www.fieracavalli.it/
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FESTA DELLA MADONNA DELLA SALUTE – Venice, Nov. 21 The Festa della Salute is probably the least "touristy" of the Venetian festivities and evokes strong religious feelings among the city's inhabitants. The holiday is, like the Redentore, in memory of another bout of pestilence, which lasted for two years from 1630-31, and the subsequent vow by the Doge to obtain the intercession of the Virgin Mary. Even today, thousands of inhabitants visit the main altar of the imposing Salute Church on November 21 to give thanks, and a strong symbolic tie remains between the city and the Virgin Mary. In 1630, over 50 years after the terrible plague of 1575-77, the disease gripped Venice once more. Doge Nicolò Contarini made a public vow to erect a church called the Salute, asking for the Virgin Mary's divine intercession to rid the city of the plague Eleven architects took part in the competition to build the church and the winner was Baldassarre Longhena. His design perfectly captured the grandiosity and magnificence that the Serenissima wanted: a church that exalted the Holy Virgin and the Republic at the same time. Even today, on November 21, thousands of people cross the votive bridge and reach the majestic Salute Church to give thanks and ask the Virgin Mary to keep them in good health. On the day of the Madonna della Salute it is customary to eat the castradina, a mutton-based traditional dish. For more information and detailed schedules, visit http://www.comune.venezia.it/
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November is Warrior Care Month From Fleet and Family Support Center
In 2008, then-Secretary of Defense Robert Gates designated November as Warrior Care Month in order to increase awareness of programs and resources available to wounded, ill and injured service members, their families, and those who care for them. The term "wounded warrior" does not refer just to combat-wounded service members, but also includes those suffering from serious illness. Warrior Care Month is a joint commemoration among all services, and the theme of the campaign is "A Show of Strength," recognizing the fortitude and resiliency that seriously wounded, ill and injured Sailors and Coast Guardsmen exhibit during their journey toward recovery. In reality, every month is Warrior Care Month. Day in and day out, Navy Wounded Warrior Safe Harbor provides world-class assistance to wounded warriors and their families throughout the country. NWW is the Navy's sole wounded warrior support program. The program assists more than 3,800 wounded warriors and their families or caregivers – addressing non-medical issues that arise so they can focus on healing. For more information on Navy Wounded Warrior - Safe Harbor visit Safeharbor.navylive. dodlive.mil.
NEX gives back to students through A-OK Student Reward Program By Kristine M. Sturkie NEX Public Affairs Specialist
NAS SIGONELLA, Sicily – Since 1997, the Navy Exchange Service Command (NEXCOM) has been offering students a chance to help pay for college through its A-OK Student Reward Program. The program enters qualified students in a quarterly drawing for monetary awards of $2,500, $1,500, $1,000 or $500 for a total of $5,500 per quarter. The next drawing will be held at the end of November 2015. Any eligible full-time student with a B grade point average (GPA) equivalent or better, as determined by their school system, may enter the drawing. Homeschooled students can also qualify with acknowledgement that the student has a B average or equivalent record of accomplishment. Eligible students include dependent children of active duty military members, reservists and military retirees enrolled in 1st through 12th grade. Dependent children without an individual Dependent Identification Card must be accompanied by their sponsor to submit their entry. Each student may enter only once each grading period and must re-enter with each qualifying report card. To enter the drawing, stop by any NEX with a current report card or progress report and have a NEX associate verify the eligibility. Then fill out an entry card and obtain an A-OK ID which entitles the student to 19 discount coupons for NEX products and services. Along with the award, each winner will receive a lapel pin, certificate and “In Honor of Academic Excellence” medallion ribbon. Since the program’s inception, NEXCOM has awarded over $640,000 to students with the help of its generous vendor partners.
computer. Unauthorized devices may contain software that can allow an intruder inside the Navy's network. Remove Your Common Access Card (CAC) -Remove your CAC or lock your computer when you’re not using it. Don't make it easy for someone to access data on your computer by leaving it unlocked when you're away. Use A Better Password -- Don't use easily guessed or weak passwords, and safeguard them so they can't be stolen. Password best practices include: - Use different passwords for every account. - Make passwords a minimum of 8 characters long and include at least one number, one capital letter, one lower case letter and one special character. - Select the first letter of each word in an easily remembered phrase for the letters in your password. For example, stand Navy down the field, sails set to the sky becomes sNdtfsstts. - Don’t use names or words that can be found in any dictionary (including foreign languages). - Don’t use keyboard patterns. - Routinely change passwords on all accounts. - Do not change passwords in a serial fashion (e. g. password2015 replaced with password2016).
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- If you save your passwords to a file, password protect and/or encrypt the file. - Don’t write down your passwords or keep them in your wallet/purse. - Don’t allow your browser to store your passwords. Safeguard Your Personally Identifiable Information (PII) -- Cyber adversaries can use information they've obtained about you to appear legitimate so they can trick you into surrendering data they need to breach our networks and systems. To protect your PII, be savvy about providing information online and use good security practices when using social media sites. Choose security questions that have answers not discoverable on the internet--e.g. do not choose the street you grew up on, your mother's maiden name, etc.-and don’t conduct work-related business on your personal account. Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn and other social media platforms are invaluable tools, but they can introduce security hazards. Personal profile information on these sites may be used by hackers for social engineering or phishing purposes. Also, be extra vigilant about friending bogus Facebook accounts, which can allow hackers to harvest sensitive user photos, phones numbers and email addresses for social engineering attacks. Don't Use P2P Programs -- Don't
PAGE 15 use peer-to-peer (P2P) file sharing programs. These programs can spread bad software inside the Navy's network defenses. Stay on Known, Good Websites -- Use websites that are business related or known to not pose a hazard. Don't Use Systems in Unauthorized Ways --The Navy has established policies to protect itself from compromise. Don't put others at risk by using systems in ways that aren't authorized. Complacency about cybersecurity makes the Navy vulnerable to compromises that could significantly affect operations. Your commitment to these cybersecurity best practices will protect the Navy’s operational capabilities and contribute to our cyber fight. Think cybersecurity before you act. Navy Information Dominance Forces (NAVIDFOR) is the Navy’s global readiness-focused TYCOM responsible for providing Navy Information Dominance capabilities afloat and ashore. It provides commanders ashore and afloat, forward deployable, combat-ready information dominance forces capable of conducting prompt and sustained naval, joint and combined operations in support of U.S. national interests.
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