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Vol. 34 No. 26
NAS Sigonella Celebrates Fourth of July with a Bang
SIGONELLA, Sicily (June 30, 2017) – Sailors, civilians and guests watch the firework display onboard Naval Air Station (NAS) Sigonella during the conclusion of the Red, White and Boom festival. NAS Sigonella is an operational ashore base that enables U.S., allied, and partner nation forces to be where they are needed and when they are needed to ensure security and stability in Europe, Africa, and Southwest Asia. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Christopher Gordon/Released) By MC2 Christopher Gordon NAS Sigonella Public Affairs
NAS SIGONELLA, Sicily – Sailors and civilians onboard Naval Air Station (NAS) Sigonella celebrated the Fourth of July weekend with a “Red,
White and Boom” celebration Friday, June 30. The festivities were open to all Sigonella service members and civilians and allowed each U.S. ID holder to bring up to five guests from the local community.
“I am happy that Naval Air Station Sigonella can open up our base to the local community to celebrate our American Independence Day,” said Capt. Brent Trickel, commanding officer of NAS Sigonella. “We love the opportunity to show our Italian hosts
and neighbors how we, as Americans, commemorate this day.” NAS Sigonella opened its gates to the public at 5:00 p.m. and offered a
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NAVSUP FLC Sigonella Holds Change of Command Ceremony By Tia Nichole McMillen, Naval Supply Systems Command Fleet Logistics Center Sigonella, Office of Corporate Communications
SIGONELLA, Sicily (NNS) -- Naval Supply Systems Command Fleet Logistics Center (NAVSUP FLC) Sigonella held a change of command ceremony at Naval Air Station Sigonella, June 29. More than 200 guests and dignitaries celebrated the two-year tour of outgoing Commanding Officer Capt. Christopher Parker, and welcomed onboard incoming Commanding Officer Capt. Dion English. The ceremony was rich in naval heritage, with the sound of the ship's bell being struck to honor high-ranking dignitaries, and the ceremonial call of the boatswain's pipe representing the rendering of honors as the official party arrived. Rear Adm. Rick Williamson, commander, Navy Region Europe, Africa, Southwest Asia, provided opening remarks. "In order to meet the challenges we are faced with, it is imperative that our Navy fleet remains ready for sea. Ensuring the right supplies get to the right people on the right ship at the right location at the right time is the key to success," said Williamson. "You've heard me say that the shore is operational, and Capt. Parker and his team exemplify that every day and in every interaction. They
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SIGONELLA, Sicily (June 30, 2017) – RADM Rick Williams speaks to service members and civilians during a change of command ceremony at Naval Air Station (NAS) Sigonella. NAS Sigonella is an operational ashore base that enables U.S., allied, and partner nation forces to be where they are needed and when they are needed to ensure security and stability in Europe, Africa, and Southwest Asia. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Christopher Gordon/Released)
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Commanding Officer, Capt. Brent Trickel Happy Friday Sigonella. I hope everyone had a great Independence Day weekend. I would like to thank everyone who made it a success: MWR for putting on a great event, Security for working long hours in hot conditions to keep us safe, Naval Hospital Sigonella for providing personnel to attend to any medical issues, and our behind the scenes dispatchers who work 24/7 providing the best emergency response in the Navy. Now that we are in the midst of summer I would like to take some time to focus on safety and making the right decisions. I want everyone to take leave/liberty and to enjoy themselves at this wonderful duty station. Whether that means taking local trips in Sicily, traveling to other countries, taking a hike or bike ride on Etna, or just heading to the pool or beach; we need to plan ahead, ensure appropriate safety precautions are taken, and wear the appropriate safety gear if applicable. I will tell you about some of my miscues to highlight the need for proper planning and use of safety equipment (if you attended the last Safety Stand Down you have already
heard some of these stories). Two years ago I was riding my bike from North Island Naval Air Station to our home in Coronado, CA. I was riding on the sidewalk and going at a fast pace to try and catch a green traffic light ahead. Just before the intersection a pickup was pulling out of a blind alley causing me to slam on my brakes. Due to my speed I ended up going over the handlebars and I instinctively put my hands out to brace my fall. A visit to the emergency room at Balboa Naval Hospital resulted in a broken right wrist and hand and a broken left hand. So, what did I do right in this situation? About the only thing I did right was wear my helmet that day. Due to the speed of my impact with the sidewalk if I hadn't been wearing a helmet I might not be here. What did I do wrong? First, I shouldn't have had my front brakes tightened to the point where I would fly over the handlebars from an abrupt stop. Second, I shouldn't have been riding on a sidewalk. I had several other routes I could have taken home to include a quiet street with a dedicated bike lane just two blocks away.
Several years ago we were on leave visiting relatives in Missouri. After a day of cutting firewood on my inlaws farm we decide to have a bonfire with the leftover brush/branches. It had been snowing so the wood was wet and we were having trouble getting the fire started. I went off to get some diesel fuel to help get the fire going while one of my relatives grabbed a container of gasoline. I'm not a firefighter but I do know that diesel has a high flash point and is generally safe to help start a fire if used properly. Gasoline, on the other hand has a very low flash point and shouldn't be used to start a fire under any circumstances. The next thing I know my relative is rolling around on the ground trying to put out a fire on his leg due to having spilled gasoline on his jeans while I stand there dumbfounded. Thankfully, his burns weren't serious. What did I do right in this situation? Not much that I can think of. What did I do wrong? First,
I probably could have found something other than combustible liquids to get the fire going - dry kindling, pine cones, etc. Second, I should have insisted against using gasoline to start a bonfire. Finally, I could have easily smothered the fire on my relative's leg with my coat but it never occurred to me (did I mention we had been drinking beer that afternoon as well?). So Sigonella, learn from my mistakes and have a safe summer!
Commanding Officer's Suggestion Box The ICE/CO Suggestion Box is for our community and Commanding Officer to discuss, with an eye toward constant improvement, how we are excelling* and how we can improve**. The community is strongly encouraged to leave contact information when submitting comments. This ensures that a response will come directly to you. The Signature and NASSIG Facebook Page typically publish comments and responses for the benefit of the Sigonella community. Comments/suggestions are useful when objective, constructive, and specific. ICE/CO Suggestion Box is NOT a forum for mean-spirited attacks. Anonymous comments will be published only if they benefit the greater community at large. * If you submit a "BZ" about a specific person or department, PLEASE PROVIDE YOUR NAME in order to ensure comment authenticity and therefore publicly recognize employees or organizations. ** The Commanding Officer will ensure a response to all signed comments/suggestions and the vast majority of anonymous ones but reserves the right to disregard those comments/suggestions disinterested in the spirit of the program! There are two ways to submit; go to: 1) Interactive Customer Evaluation (ICE) home page on a One-Net computer at: http://ice.disa.mil, All Sigonella services are found under the Navy Europe Listing in the scroll-down menu. – or – 2) NAS Sigonella's website www.cnic.navy.mil/Sigonella, go to the "About" drop down menu and click on "CO Suggestion Box".
"Change of Command" cont'd from Pg. 1 fight the logistics fight and are an integral part of the solution," said Williamson. Rear Adm. Jonathan Yuen, commander, Naval Supply Systems Command and 47th Chief of Supply Corps, presided over the change of command. "Chris creates legacies at home and in command. When Chris initially assumed command, he set out with three goals to specifically support the warfighter," said Yuen. "First, to ensure we take care of our Sailors and our combined team of dedicated U.S. and foreign national employees and their families; secondly, to continue to build upon the culture and excellence supporting our forces; and thirdly, to enhance our partnerships across our fleet logistics center and
customer organizations to foster trust, transparency, and operational excellence," said Yuen. During his remarks Parker explained how commanding an overseas fleet logistics center has proved to be one of the most challenging and rewarding jobs of his career. Parker thanked his teams from around the Europe and Africa area of operations including: Sigonella, Rota, Naples, Souda Bay and Djibouti. After assuming command, English thanked Parker and discussed his commitment to the NAVSUP FLC Sigonella mission and its employees during his remarks. English is the seventh commanding officer of NAVSUP FLC Sigonella. NAVSUP FLC Sigonella is one of eight fleet logistics centers under NAVSUP GLS, which pro-
vides global logistics, business and support services to fleet, shore and industrial commands of the Navy, Coast Guard, Marine Corps, Air Force, 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 to a global navy. The command is made up of more than 6,300 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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Name: Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Aircraft Handling) 3rd Class Hailey Verdi Department: Air Cargo Hometown: Ashtabula, Ohio
With roughly 9,000lbs of cargo coming in and out of Naval Air Station (NAS) Sigonella each day, it takes Sailors like Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Aircraft Handling) 3rd Class Hailey Verdi to keep the equivalent of an African
"Fourth of July" continued from Page 1 wide variety of food and beverage tents, bowling specials, a corn hole tournament, live music, and a Nerf battle between children and U.S. Marines. Different NAS Sigonella associations, from the Chief Petty Officer’s Mess, First Class Petty Officer Association, to the Sea Bee Ball Committee and almost a half-dozen more, manned the food tents. There was chicken adobo, ribs, corn dogs, hamburgers, hot dogs, and snack food ranging from snow cones to funnel cake. “The food was amazing!” said Adriana Patti, an Italian guest for the festival. “I’ve never had any of these foods before so it was a really nice thing to be able to try.” Just a short walk away from the food tents was the corn hole tournament, with 15 two-person teams battling it out for the first place prize of two $25 gift certificates to the Navy Exchange. “We’ve done the corn hole tournament the past few years and it’s been very popular,” said Bill Gatlin, the fitness director on NAS 1. “It’s a good back yard Fourth of July barbeque type game and it’s one of those games literally anyone
elephant made of mail keep the process moving smoothly. Verdi works at Air Cargo with a collection of Logistics Specialists, collecting registered and signature service mail, along with collecting classified items that require a security clearance to handle. Additionally she deals with mail just stopping through NAS Sigonella bound for other destinations, and helps coordinate and load the items on another outbound flight.
can play—you don’t have to be athletic, tall, big, or strong, so it’s a fun.” Meanwhile, inside the gym right next door to the corn hole tournament was a small battlefield. Marines with painted faces and full uniforms took cover behind the temporary structures as dozens of children opened fire with their toy guns. As the children rained havoc in the form of foam darts upon the Marines, outside on center-stage was live music played by the local Charlie’s Angels band. While the corn hole tournament and Nerf battle came to an end, the Kids Zone Carnival Games filled with life. Traditional carnival games were present for kids to compete and potentially win small prizes like stuffed animals or toys. Set up in the carnival area was a gladiator style game where two people could stand up on small cushioned podiums and try their luck at knocking the other off with cushioned spears. Lastly, the carnival zone set up a giant inflatable obstacle course where children got to run, crawl, and climb through in order to get to the finish line—a tall inflatable slide. Later in the afternoon at 6:30 p.m. event organizers and staff from Morale
“Every day is different, we have our busy days and our slow days,” said Verdi. “I was originally doing a different job on Sigonella and got switched over here to Air Cargo recently. I wanted to switch it up and have a nice change of pace.” When Verdi isn’t working she occasionally volunteers her free time with the Sigonella Middle High School, assisting with the recent high school graduation, and plans on getting more involved in the future. Outside of work and volunteering, Verdi is active in the Sigonella rugby team, and plans to travel outside of Sicily for the first time with them for a game in Malta. “I joined the rugby team just because it was something different and I’ve never played it before,” said Verdi. “I wanted to do something other than just work all the time.” Additionally, Verdi is currently taking Italian and sociology classes to get ahead of the curve on her degree. “I plan on going out to California outside of the Navy after my time here in Sicily,” said Verdi. “I’ve been in for 6 years and plan on finishing my school by getting as much school as I can here, then finishing up in California. Who knows what the future brings.”
Welfare and Recreation (MWR) laid down plastic tarp, tables, and apple pie in front of the main stage. Eight adults and eight children competed in the eating contest. The rules were simple: first one to eat the entire apple pie with no hands wins. Faces covered with whipped cream, apple filling and piecrust chewed tirelessly in a symphony of laughs and cheers from the surrounding crowd. The sun set and the band 2U/Almost Journey took the stage. The band covered songs from the bands Journey and U2 well into the night until 10:00pm, when the lights turned off and the crowd sat in the soft summer grass, anticipating the loud and colorful conclusion. “Though I know that Italians are big fans of fireworks for Saint festivals and New Year’s Eve, the Fourth of July is when we Americans really get serious about our fireworks,” said Trickel. “From 1776 onward the U.S. has commemorated our Independence Day celebration with fireworks, to illuminate the nation from the east to the west coast.” The night came to a close as NAS Sigonella continued the American tradition here abroad and fired off a fireworks display, with beautiful explosions of light and color, giving the well-deserved name of Red, White, and Boom.
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EURAFSWA ENERGY MONTHLY BULLETIN - RENEWABLES
WHAT’S ON YOUR MIND?
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Feedback and Updates: Ways to Save
Wind and Solar were the cheapest source of energy in 2016 (without subsidies) and continue to be cheaper than their “dirty” energy competitor.
Review - Reduce – Renew. Imagine this: You are given a bucket to move water from one side of the base to the other. But the bucket has holes in it. What do you do first?
Today, solar PV power is cheaper than fossil fuel steam, natural gas and half the cost of coal, and that’s not even factoring in the costly impacts of heavy carbon pollution, strip mining, and mountaintop removal.
Who’s In the Lead? – The competition began May 1. After the first month, Souda Bay is in the lead! Through energy conservation and awareness, their ship has traveled 948km (that’s 512 nautical miles for the sailors).
1. Start carrying the bucket and just go quickly, or 2. Assess the bucket, reduce the water loss by fixing the holes, then carry it across the base?
US solar energy industry added more jobs in 2015 than the US oil & gas extraction & pipeline industries added combined, and grew 12x faster than the US economy as a whole. (see cleantechnica.com)
If the water in the bucket represents renewable energy, you want to make sure you aren’t wasting it. Energy wasted is like holes in a bucket. To this end, conservation is the foundation to everything green and energy secure.
May Rankings: Souda Bay: 948 km Sigonella: 587 km Bahrain: 470 km Rota: 136 km Naples: Idling* Djibouti: Idling* *Idling – while awareness efforts were made, no energy was saved this month.
Here in EURAFSWA… Sigonella is leading the way with over 1MWp of renewable power coming from a photovoltaic system installed in FY2015.
EURAFSWA will be adding more renewable energy to increase security and decrease reliability on fossil fuel- but we need everyone’s help to minimize the wasted energy to optimize the renewable. To help plug the leaks, consider:
Did you know….
It provided up to 20% of instant power usage in NAS II (the bigger site). Additionally the hot water for the pools and barracks come from solar thermal power. Sigonella has established best practices to include renewable energy to any new construction project, as required by Italian law.
• Fans are a great way to keep cool and reduce energy – you can feel 5 degrees cooler with ventilation. • Leaving the breakroom or bathroom? Flip the switch. • Use solar and wind power to save energy and money! Use a clothesline instead of a dryer.
Other News: Have an idea? Contact your IEM, listed in June’s Bulletin. Featured Film: The Burden -- Linking Energy to the Mission. This film describes how much we really spend in to protect our energy supply. http://www.theburdenfilm.com/ Last month: Missed last month’s Bulletin? Contact PAO for a copy: Ben Warner: joel.warner@eu.navy.mil
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The Dangers of Leaving Pets in Vehicles By American Veterinary Medical Association
Every year, hundreds of pets die from heat exhaustion because they are left in parked vehicles. We've heard the excuses: "Oh, it will just be a few minutes while I go into the store,"or "But I cracked the windows..." These excuses don't amount to much if your pet becomes seriously ill or dies from being left in a vehicle. The temperature inside your vehicle can rise almost 20ยบ F in just 10 minutes. In 20 minutes, it can rise almost 30ยบ F...and the longer you wait, the higher it goes. At 60 minutes, the temperature in your vehicle can be more than 40 degrees higher than the outside temperature. Even on a 70-degree day, that's 110 degrees inside your vehicle!
Your vehicle can quickly reach a temperature that puts your pet at risk of serious illness and even death, even on a day that doesn't seem hot to you. And cracking the windows makes no difference. Want numbers? An independent study showed that the interior temperature of vehicles parked in outside temperatures ranging from 72 to 96ยบ F rose steadily as time increased. Another study, performed by the Louisiana Office of Public Health, found that the temperatures in a dark sedan as well as a light gray minivan parked on a hot, but partly cloudy day, exceeded 125oF within 20 minutes.
Courtesy Jan Null, CCM; Department of Geosciences, San Francisco State University
This study also found that cracking the windows had very little effect on the temperature rise inside the vehicle. This is definitely a situation where "love 'em and leave 'em" is a good thing. Please leave your pets at home at home when you can...they'll be safe and happily waiting for you to come home.
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Palermo to show its ancient devotion to Saint Rosalia on July 14 Story by Alberto Lunetta
“Nun mi cuntari li tri ghiorna d’u fistinu.” This traditional Sicilian idiom literally meaning “don’t tell me about the threeday festival (honoring Saint Rosalia),” to say: “don’t tell me what everybody already knows,” is the proof of the immense popularity that this festival has been enjoying in Palermo since ancient times. Patrick Brydone, a Scottish traveler who toured the south of Italy in the 18th century, recorded one of the most memorable accounts of the Saint Rosalia Festival. In his book called A Tour though Sicily and Malta (dating to 1773) he gives a vivid description of the chariot’s parade: “The triumphal chariot was preceded by a party of men on horseback, with trumpets and drums, and by all the high officials of the city in full regalia. The “machine” is truly enormous: it measures seventy feet in length, thirty in width and over eighty in height; as it passes through the streets, it towers above Palermo’s tallest houses. The lower part looks like a Roman galley, but it widens towards the upper part. The front part is broader and shaped like an oval amphitheater, with seats all around: this is the great orchestra, thronged with musicians in several rows, one above the other. At the back of the orchestra rises a great cupola, supported by six Corinthian columns and adorned with numerous figures of saints and angels, with a gigantic silver statue of Santa Rosalia on the top.” Today, thanks to modern technology, the festival is even more spectacular than it used to be in the past. This year, the festino or little festival (a nickname name that does not give you a realistic idea of what the festival actually is!) celebrates its 393rd anniversary. During the festival, which runs from July 10 through 14, the city turns into a vivid stage featuring parades, concerts, shows, fireworks, food stalls and religious processions. Yet, the festino, which is among the oldest and most spectacular festivals in the whole Mediterranean area, yearly draws thousands of local residents, tourists and Sicilian immigrants who return to the island to celebrate with relatives and friends their beloved patron saint. This year, three city squares (piazza Bellini, piazza Marina and piazza Bologni) will be at the center of the celebrations and will host rock and folklore music, theatrical performances and entertainment for children.
Life of Saint Rosalia
Saint Rosalia, who is also affectionately called Santuzza or little Saint, was the daughter of a noble family of northeastern Sicily and a descendant of Charlemagne. She lived in the second half of the twelfth century. According to tradition, she left home when she was still young woman to live as a hermit and hid herself in a cave of Mount Quisquinia near Bivona and later in another of Monte Pellegrino near Palermo. She lived in the latter cave until she died and she was also buried there. In 1624, her remains were discovered and brought to the Cathedral of Palermo. The devotion that palermitani (Palermo’s townspeople) have for Santa Rosalia (Saint Rosalia) dates back to 1624. Rosalia is believed to have averted a terrible epidemic of plague that broke out in Palermo. According to tradition, despite the palermitani repeatedly invoked the four city copatron saints (Cristina, Ninfa, Oliva and Agata) against the terrible disease, plague still spread at a horrifying rate. But a miracle occurred when a soap manufacturer named Vincenzo Banelli, whose wife died because of the epidemic, urged the Palermo Cardinal to hold a procession featuring the relics of Saint Rosalia throughout the city. Tradition holds that Santa Rosalia appeared in a vision to Banelli instructing him that if her earthly remains would be taken in procession through the city, plague would cease. Thus, on July 14, 1624, a magnificent procession featuring the saint reliquie or relics placed in a silver case of crimson velvet, and accompanied by the Royal Council, the Senate, illustrious citizens and all the clergy, took place in Palermo. At the end of it, the plague was over. Since 1624, every year, the Palermo’s community has been celebrating with true devotion its patron saint.
Festival Schedule
July 14 is the highlight of the festival. At 9 PM, the spectacular
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On July 14, the entire community of Palermo joins together to celebrate its biggest event of the year: the “Festino di Santa Rosalia” (Little Saint Rosalia Festival). First held in 1625, it is a must-see festival blending religion and Sicilian folklore and featuring a spectacular evening parade in the city center, fireworks, street performances, entertainment for children and traditional Palermitano food. (Photo by Palermo Tourist Office)
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Navy to Issue Letters of Intent for most Sailors' PCS Moves From Chief of Naval Personnel Public Affairs
WASHINGTON (NNS) -- The Navy announced Friday in NAVADMIN 159/17 that beginning July 5, most Sailors will receive a Letter of Intent (LOI) that will help them coordinate a Permanent Change of Station (PCS) household good shipment much earlier, as well as complete other necessary screenings. These mitigation efforts and innovative process changes will now allow most Sailors to complete operational (sea duty) screenings, update security clearances, take permissive Temporary Duty (TDY) to find a residence, and begin the entitlement counseling and application processes for the movement of Household Goods (HHG) before receiving funded orders. "We understand the impact that compressed PCS lead times have had on Sailors and their families preparing to move," said Chief of Naval Personnel Vice Adm. Robert Burke. "That is why we have been working hard to develop and implement solutions within our control that minimize the impact to our Sailors. Our focus and priority remains on manning the Fleet, and taking care of Sailors and their families." Previously, only Sailors receiving orders to an overseas duty location were issued LOIs to start the process of completing overseas and medical screenings, dependent entry approval, passport applications and security clearance requests. Now, most Sailors will receive an LOI. "While we are working hard to ultimately provide Sailors six months of orders lead time, these are tangible changes that will help Sailors prepare for their upcoming move several months in advance," said Burke. "We believe these changes will enable greater flexibility and help alleviate some of
U.S. Navy Photo by MC1 William R Goodwin.
the challenges of the already stressful situation associated with a PCS move." Upon receipt of an LOI, Sailors should access the Defense Personal Property System (DPS), accessible through http://www.move.mil. If not in receipt of funded PCS orders, "NAVYLOI" should be entered as the PCS order number to begin the process of shipping their HHG. When funding is received and PCS orders are issued, NPC will provide the HHG offices with a copy of the Sailor's PCS or-
ders for upload into DPS and send the moving request to industry. Additionally, Personnel Support Detachments can make reservations for travel with the LOI. However, because an LOI does not contain a line of accounting, it cannot be used to issue tickets, receive advanced military and/or travel pay, ship HHGs and Privately Owned Vehicles (POV)
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"Behind These Walls" Public History Exhibit Opens From NDW and NSA Washington Public Affairs
WASHINGTON (NNS) -- A new public history exhibit highlighting the Washington Navy Yard's past was officially opened during a June 30 ceremony at the Cold War Gallery of the National Museum of the U.S. Navy. The exhibit, entitled "Behind These Walls," features eleven 9' by 7' historical photographs displayed on the Washington Navy Yard's historic perimeter wall along 11th and M Streets, SE. "The title for the panel series, 'Behind These Walls' came from me, because as a kid coming to the museum in the 1960s I always wondered what indeed did hap-
pen behind these walls," said Jim Bruns, Navy Museum director and a member of the exhibit committee. The exhibit was made possible through a multi-year partnership between Capitol Riverfront Business Improvement District (BID), Naval Support Activity Washington (NSAW) and Naval History and Heritage Command (NHHC), with support from Naval Facilities Engineering Command, 11th Street Bridge Park, Barracks Row Main Street, DC Preservation League, Kresge Foundation, and Near Southeast Community Partners, to enliven the streetscape of
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WASHINGTON (June 30, 2017) Jim Bruns, director of the National Museum of the U.S. Navy, delivers remarks during the "Behind These Walls" public exhibit ceremony at the Cold War Gallery. The exhibit is on the exterior of the Washington Navy Yard, open to the public and will run for two years. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Clifford L. H. Davis/Released)
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NAS SIGONELLA COMMUNITY PAGE All Hands News Bulletin:
BLENDED RETIREMENT SYSTEM (BRS) CLASS
CAREER TECHNICAL TRAINING TRACK (CT3)
Command, Department or Organization: FFSC Date of Event: July 20th Time of Event: 1400-1500 Location of Event: NAS I, FFSC, BLDG 319 Point of Contact Name: Agata Carnazza Point of Contact Phone Number: 624-4291 Point of Contact Email Address: agata.carnazza.it@eu.navy.mil Additional Information: What is the difference between the "High-3" and the "Blended Retirement System"? Are you eligible for BRS? If yes, do you have all the answers to make an informed decision? You must decide which of the retirement systems is best for you and your family based on your future financial needs, and your plans and goals for your service career. Please call Fleet and Family Support Center at 624-4291 in order to register for this class or for additional information.
Date of Event: 20-21 July 0800-1600 Location of Event: NAS 1 Fleet and Family Services Bldg. 319 Point of Contact Name: Tiffany Butler Point of Contact Phone Number: 624-4291 Point of Contact Email Address: Tiffany.a.butler@eu.navy.mil Additional Information: This workshop offers a unique opportunity to identify skills, increase awareness of training and credentialing programs, and develop an action plan to achieve career goals. Service members and spouses who attend the two-day Department of Labor Career Technical Training Track (CTTT) workshop will complete a personalized career development assessment of occupational interest and ability. This industrystandard assessment will present workshop participants with a variety of tailored job recommendations aligned with interests and aptitudes, some of which are classified as "high demand" or "high growth" occupations. Participants will learn to utilize selfsustaining tools to narrow their career focus by stablishing achievable career goals and development strategies. Workshop facilitators will guide participants through a variety of career considerations including labor market projections, education, apprenticeships, certifications, and licensure requirements.
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
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Mondays AA Meeting: . . . . . 1800-1900 Tuesdays Protestant Women of the Chapel: . . . . . . . . . . 0900-1100 Daily Mass: . . . . . . . 1130-1230 AWANA: . . . . . . . . . 1645-1900 Youth for Christ (YFC) Youth Meeting: . . . . . . . . . 1200-1430 Wednesdays Protestant Men of the Chapel: . 0600-0700 Daily Mass: . . . . . . . 1130-1230 Catholic Ladies' Guild (3rd Wednesday): . 1600-1800 Thursdays Daily Mass: . . . . . . . 1130-1230 Youth for Christ (YFC) Youth Meeting: . . . 1200-1530 Choir Practice: . . . . 1630-1800 The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA): . . . . . . . . . . 1800-2030 Fridays Daily Mass: . . . . . . . 1130-1230 First Friday Mass and Holy Hour: . . . . . . . . . . . . 1700-1830
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Saturdays First Saturday Rosary and Mass: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1100-1200 Sundays Catholic Mass: . . . . 0900-1000 Catholic Religious Education (DoDDS): . . . . . . . . 1045-1200 Protestant Service: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1100-1200 Latter-Day Saints Service: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1330-1600
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Wednesdays Knights of Columbus (1st Wednesdays): . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1700-1800 Protestant Women of the Chapel (PWOC): . . 1800-2100 Thursdays AA Meeting: . . . . . . 1800-1900 Sundays Protestant Service and Fellowship: . . . 1800-2000
Ristorante Bella Etna
As a reminder to everyone: There are no PTUs allowed at the Galley. Appropriate athletic gear is authorized at the discretion of the Galley staff. Please remember that for sanitation purposes and for the consideration of other customers, if you have been out for PT, been working out at the gym, or have just been engaged in any physical activity where you and or your clothing has become soiled or sweaty you will be asked to turn around.
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American Red Cross Sigonella’s Annual Bike Rodeo
By Madison Kim, Media Relations Volunteer
Summer is the season of cookouts, camping and car trips. Kids will head outdoors to pools, lakes, and skate parks, or go biking with families and friends. For children, the 100-day span between the Memorial day and Labor Day weekends is largely about play. For many others including the parents, emergency doctors, and first responders, it’s also the time to be prepared as the summer is the season when kids are most susceptible to vehicle crashes, drowning, and bike-related injuries. Every year the American Red Cross Sigonella Chapter hosts its Bike Rodeo event in order to promote traffic safety for the youth in Sigonella’s community in a very safe and supervised environment. This year at Marinai across from the Youth Complex, ARC Sigonella volunteers taught children how to ride a bicycle while
respecting the rules of the road. Starting with the safety check of the children’s bicycles, volunteers made sure children had appropriate safety gear and functioning equipment. The main event consisted of an obstacle course with traffic signs to teach kids about bicycle safety. ARC Sigonella also provided a bounce house, complimentary drinks & snacks, and games to round out a day of free family fun. "With summer here, kids are almost out of school and eager to hit the pavement on their bikes along with their friends. We want them to understand why it's necessary to wear a helmet, and why it's important to beware of cars and other hazards regardless of where they are," said Samantha Wudel, the Red Cross Pro-gram Manager. And as always ARC Sigonella would like to extend the sincerest thanks and appreciation for the time community members take to not only participate in our organization and events but also to volunteer and partner with us to support its mission.
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GAMEZONE Summer
SKATEBOARD SOCCER SOLSTICE SPRINKLERS SUNBURN SUNGLASSES SUNSCREEN SUNSHINE SUNTAN SWEAT SWIMMING U V RAYS WASPS WATER FIGHTS WATERMELON
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GOLF GREEN GRASS HAT HIKING HOLIDAYS HOT ICE CREAM JULY JUNE MOSQUITOES NO SCHOOL PICNIC ROLLER BLADES SANDALS
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ANTS AUGUST BARBECUE BASEBALL BEACH BEES BICYCLE BLUE SKY BOATING BREEZE CAMPING FISHING FLIES FLOWERS GARDENING
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Find and circle all of the summer words that are hidden in the grid. The remaining letters spell an additional summer item.
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"PCS Moves" continued from Page 7 or place them in storage, or used to reimburse for a personally procured move. While most Sailors will receive an LOI for their PCS orders, the following types of orders are not eligible to receive one: Temporary Limited Duty (TLD), Home Port Changes, Pre Commission units, Expeditionary Combat Readiness Center (ECRC), Afghanistan-Pakistan (AFPAK) Hands, pregnancies, accessions, retirements and separations. These types of orders have defined release timelines well in advance, making an LOI unnecessary. Service members are encouraged to visit https://www.navsup.navy.mil/ household/ for the schedule of Household Goods Entitlement Webinars and other valuable information. This website or the local Personal Property Office will provide families with detailed instructions on completing the online household goods move application. Commands are requested to proactively encourage members to begin the HHG move application process as early as possible. Commander Navy Installations Command (CNIC) provides the following reminders to facilitate other aspects of PCS move planning: Those Sailors applying for Navy family housing can be placed on the housing waitlist according to the date of detachment from the Sailor's prior permanent duty station based on their
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PCS orders, provided that a housing application is submitted within 30 days of the reporting date. Advance applications will be accepted. However, placement on the list will not occur until the Sailor reports to the gaining Command. This ensures Navy family housing waitlists are independent of orders receipt date. Housing also provides a tool that allows Sailors and their families to engage with Housing Service Center staff at one or more Navy installations worldwide earlier in the PCS process. The Housing Early Assistance Tool (HEAT) can be accessed at http:// www.cnic.navy.mil/HEAT, even before PCS orders are issued. No CAC is required to access the website. Additionally, MilitaryChildCare. com provides a single online gateway for families to access military-operated or military-subsidized child care options worldwide across all Services. Due to the standardized request process and waitlist management tools, the DoD site offers a more streamlined approach for finding and requesting care and providing Anticipated Placement Time (APT) estimates. This allows families to submit requests for care at programs with an APT that most closely fulfills their needs. Since APT estimates may change, families are advised to review all their options on a regular basis and submit requests for all DoD child care operations that may meet their requirements. For more information on PCS orders lead times and LOI issuance, read NAVADMIN 159/17.
"WALLS" continued from Page 7 M and 11th Streets, SE while bringing the history of the Washington Navy Yard to the community. "The Capitol Riverfront BID is proud to have developed the Behind These Walls exhibit with Naval Support Activity Washington and Naval History and Heritage Command," said Michael Stevens, Capitol Riverfront BID president. "Through historic photographs and explanatory narrative, the larger than life photo panels animate and activate the historic wall while telling the incredible story of the Navy and its influence on the city, the nation and the world." "The Behind These Walls displays and increased understanding that they help foster between the local community and the Washington Navy Yard is indicative of many things we are doing to partner in pursuit of shared interests with our neighbors," said Capt. Jeff Draeger, NSAW commanding officer." The selected photographs and texts, provided by NHHC, highlight moments of both national and local importance that have occurred on the Washington Navy Yard, such as the Yard's pivotal role in the Civil War, as a testing site for military innovation, and engagement with the surrounding community. "The Washington Navy Yard and
JULY 7, 2017 its personnel have been innovators and leaders in our Capitol Riverfront neighborhood since the Navy Yard was founded in 1799, and this exhibit celebrates that history and brings it to life through a series of wonderful photographs," added Stevens. "The historic wall has become a very cool palette for telling that story, and should intrigue and educate passersby for years to come." According to Bruns, his staff chose from nearly 30,000 Navy-related images, many pertaining to the Washington Navy Yard, when deciding which images to include in the exhibit. "If a picture is indeed worth a thousand words, then with these panels we are now able to provide volumes of information about the scientific, diplomatic and technological achievements that have taken place at the Washington Navy Yard," said Jim Bruns. With each panel centering on the theme of honor and industry the public will get a glimpse of the remarkable things that have taken place behind the Navy Yard's high walls. The committee also hopes to educate and encourage passers-by to consider taking a "deeper drink," by going on-line or to the library to discover even more little known facts about the Washington Navy Yard. The exhibit on the exterior of the Yard is open to the public and will run for two years.
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"Saint Rosalia" cont’ from Page 6
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Fiat celebrates 60th anniversary of iconic 500 city car
re-enactment of the miracle performed by Saint Rosalia begins in the historic heart of Palermo. Shows featuring the parade of Story by Yahoo News The iconic Fiat 500 city car is celebrating 60 the Carro Trionfale or triumphal chariot, a spectacular Baroque-styled construction years since the original model first rolled off shaped like a ship which is built new every the production line. The first car was built at the Mirafiori plant year by artists, are performed along corso (avenue) Vittorio Emanuele, the Royal Palace, in Turin, Italy, on July 4, 1957, with producthe cathedral and piazza Vigliena also known tion continuing until 1975. In that time, almost as Quattro Canti, a breathtaking octagonal four million models were sold, and Fiat estisquare illuminated by the sun’s rays from dusk mates that 400,000 are still on the roads today. What followed was more than two decades to dawn in which the four oldest districts of the city intersect in one point. A breathtaking out of production – until Fiat revived the 500 fireworks show is performed in the seafront name for a new retro-styled city car in 2007. It was incredibly well received and proved a area in the evening. A spectacular projection mapping show huge sales success, with more than two million will be held on July 12 at 9 and 9:45 PM at the second-generation 500s having been sold in the intervening 10 years. Its modern interprePretoria Fountain. During the festival street vendors tation of the classic design has been at the foreand restaurants sell the traditional food front of its success, winning World Car Design including the following specialties: la of the Year in 2009. Ashley Andrew, managing director of Fiat Pasta con le sarde or “la pasta chî sardi” (pasta with sardines); “i babbaluci”(snails Chrysler Automobiles UK, said: “The 60th boiled with parsley and garlic); lo sfincione birthday of the Fiat 500 may be small in stature or “‘u sfinciuni” (high and soft focaccia, but it’s a car that’s had a massive impact on the topped with onions, tomato, salted automotive world. “Few cars can claim to have made the same anchovies, oregano, cheese and flavored breadcrumbs); il polpo bollito or “ ‘u purpu” impression on popular culture and even fewer (boiled octopus); calia e simenza or “‘u still have continued to inspire others and imscacciu” (crispy and crunchy chickpeas bue passion for six decades.” In March, Fiat revealed a 60th anniversaand pumpkin seeds); la pannocchia bollita or pullanca (boiled corn on the cob) and ry edition of the 500 with just 250 examples coming to the UK. Priced from £19,240, it Anguria or “ ‘u muluni” (watermelon). For more information and detailed schedules came with a grey fabric roof, a combination visit http://www.festinodisantarosaliapalermo. of white and ‘pastel ivory’ on the bodywork, and a variety of special design touches. it/393/
Earthquakes: Are you prepared?
By Niki McBain, NAS Sigonella Emergency Operations Center
For as long as scientists have been tracking earthquakes Italy has been at the height of the risk profile. This risk profile, which takes into account population, structural integrity along with coping capacity, ranks Italy as number 82 out of all of the countries in the world according to a 2014 study by the Universite Catholique de Louvain BrusselsBelgium. What does this mean for us living in Sigonella? It is never too early to prepare for the earth to move. "Emergency Preparedness is something everyone in your family should be involved with," notes Beth Bruner, Emergency Dispatch and Operations Center Manager for Naval Air Station Sigonella. "Making sure every person in your family is trained and ready to respond is critical since you never know when a disaster will strike. The next earthquake here in Sicily may be when your family is all together at home, or it may be when your family is spread apart at work and at school." Bruner goes on to note that personnel should be prepared with a go-kit at home, in your car and at work in case the disaster is such that you are unable to return back to a safe place or if you are forced to shelter in place. Some of the items she recommends for this kit include items for every person and animal in your family are: water, typically 1 gallon per person per day for three days; food; medication for a minimum of three days; extra clothing and blankets; flashlights with batteries; and any other comfort items your family may want during an extended time such as tablets with solar generation back-ups and games. HT2 Corbin Cooney, who oversees Emergency Preparedness for NASSIG also recommends that personnel have a plan for emergen-
cies. "Families should be prepared for any kind of disaster that may strike the area where they live, whether it is a house fire, or an earthquake." Cooney reminds families that personnel should not only make the plan, but practice it as well. "Practicing what to do in an emergency ensures that your family has the motions down when they really need to put the action into place. If you haven't practiced, you will spend valuable time trying to remember what steps to take, time that can make the ultimate difference in your family's safety." In an earthquake, personnel are encouraged to move away from any heavy objects like bookcases and crouch against the wall with your hands covering your neck in an effort to protect yourself from anything falling. If you are outside, you should move to an area where there are no large trees, overhead power lines, or other items that may fall on you. In addition to making a disaster supply kit and a plan for what to do during an earthquake, personnel should also take steps around their home and office to mitigate against the damage that an earthquake can cause. Bruner provides these easy steps, "Take a good inventory of your home. If you have heavy objects on higher shelves consider placing them lower or securing them with earthquake putty so that when the shaking starts, the objects won't become projectiles. Remember to strap your book cases, dressers and other top heavy items to the wall. This step is important even outside of disaster preparedness if you have children who like to climb around your home. Simple steps can make a huge difference during a disaster." If you would like more information on getting prepared for earthquakes orany other kind of disaster, visit www.ready.navy.mil or call 624-8328.
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