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WIC Overseas: Find out if you qualify

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Earth Day 2016:

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NAS Sigonella Wraps Up 2016 Active Duty Fund Drive by mc3 lucas askew NAS Sigonella Public Affairs

NAS SIGONELLA Sicily – “So there I was, face to face with some immeasurable obstacle. It seemed impossible to overcome, but in the end my shipmates and I came together, solved the problem and saved our ship.” This is a common theme to many sea stories shared around a table. In the face of adversity, we are all stronger when we face our troubles together.

This sense of camaraderie is at the core of the Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society (NMCRS) mission. The NMCRS is comprised of volunteers that spend their time investing in the lives of Sailors and Marines facing some very tough obstacles. The NMCRS relies 100% on donations to complete its mission. As such, each spring it hosts the Active Duty Fund Drive (ADFD), a series of fund raising events put on by the service members to give back to the organization.

The NMCRS offers programs like emergency financial management, quick assist loans, budget counseling, disaster assistance and the Visiting Nurses program. All of these programs are aimed at improving the quality of life for Sailors, Marines and their families. NCTS Operations Officer, Lt. Elizabeth Huntoon understands the importance of investing in her fellow service members during their time of need.

“You never know where someone’s breaking point might be. It might be that transmission going out and they didn’t have the money,” said Huntoon. “It’s not just help, its hope for someone who is at the end of their rope, and it can give them something to keep going.”

NAS Sigonella hosted a Pie-in-the-Face event to raise funds for the Active Duty Fund Drive 2016, March 31. The Active Duty Fund Drive has two primary purposes: (1) To raise awareness of the programs and services available to active duty Sailors and Marines.

(2)To raise funds to support the programs and services offered by the Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Ramon Go/Released)

Huntoon donated her time this year to coordinating events and raising awareness as the 2016 Active Duty Fund Drive Chairperson. However, she could not have done it without a team of dedicated volunteers.

“They’re the ones on the ground making it happen, talking to the people in their commands, collecting allotment slips and planning events,” said Huntoon. “It’s about community, it’s about taking care of your shipmates, and it’s about investing in our Sailors and Marines.”

The ADFD was a true all-of-community effort involving 202 volunteers, including 35 command representatives from all around base, who put in over 1,500 volunteer hours at 29 events. This year’s ADFD raised $107,552 in support of the NMCRS. “Sigonella’s ADFD is really successful because the volunteers and the reps get out and talk to people face-to-face,” said Sigonella’s NMCRS Director Brittany Sadler.

“Hopefully those who have seen the success of our ADFD will help

spread the word.”

All together this year NAS Sigonella raised more money per capita than any other base in the Navy for the second year in a row, a notable accomplishment.

For our own, by our own is the motto of the NMCRS and the ADFD embodies this sentiment. It is all about helping each other through tough times and investing in the future of our fellow service members so we can stay focused on the mission at hand.

Commanding Officer Capt. Chris Dennis Hosts Final Town Hall by nicole ybarra NAS Sigonella Public Affairs

NAS SIGONELLA, Sicily – NAS Sigonella Commanding Officer Capt. Christopher Dennis hosted his final town hall with the Sigonella community April 25 on the Marinai Community Center lawn.

Prior to the event, the community submitted online questions on topics ranging from the base shuttle service, road improvements, Commissary shortages and Internet service which the CO addressed during the gathering.

After speaking to the online queries, Dennis fielded questions from the audience regarding AFN service, the NASSIG stray pet policy, speeding vehicles in Marinai, results of the Energy Biggest Loser base enhancements, and more.

During his time in Sigonella, Dennis maintained open dialogue with the community through town hall events and initiatives such as the Interactive Customer Evaluation (ICE) program. ICE is an anonymous way for the community to provide feedback - and receive a personal response - on quality of life issues and base services.

While acknowledging the benefits of the ICE program, Dennis encouraged the community to engage directly with base service providers and handle issues at a local level.

Dennis will be relieved by Capt. Brent Trickel on May 10 during a NAS Sigonella Commanding Officer Capt. Christopher Dennis hosted his final town hall change of command ceremony held at the NAS 1 Gym. For a full transcript of the Town Hall event, visit the NAS Sigonella with the Sigonella community April 25 on the Marinai Community Center lawn. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Tony D. Curtis/Released) Facebook page or tune in to AFN radio.

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Safety Spotlight: Fall Prevention Awareness Falls and falling objects can result from unstable working surfaces, ladders that are not safely positioned, and misuse of fall protection. Workers are also subject to falls or to the dangers of falling objects if sides and edges, floor holes, and wall openings are not protected. Any time a worker is at a height of six feet or more (construction industry) or four feet or more (general industry), the worker must be protected.

Fall Protection Fall protection must be provided for each employee on a walking/working surface with an unprotected side or edge at the height required by the OSHA standard applicable to their work environment.

Management is required to: • Develop, implement and commit to a fall protection program.

• Provide training on the fall protection program.

Command Master Chief Mike Kaszubowski Saluti Sigonella, A huge thank you to everyone who came out for our base-wide Earth Day clean up event last week. The base really came together and it was nice to see so many people outside doing their part to help. The BBQ was also a lot of fun.

Thanks to MWR for the AWESOME support along with the CPO 365 team who volunteered to do all the cooking. That was a lot of food!

I recently took a seven-day eastern Mediterranean cruise during spring break. Having been stationed on eight ships, I wasn’t initially all that excited but this cruise was obviously much different and as the date got closer, I got more excited. We visited Venice, Trieste, Split, Corfu, Olympia, Montenegro and Dubrovnik. If you have never been on a cruise I highly recommend it. It’s a unique way to travel and there is always something to do on the ship so you are never bored.

May is shaping up to be a busy month with lots of celebrations.

May 1st: Loyalty Day Loyalty Day is as simple as it sounds: a day set aside for U.S. citizens to reaffirm their loyalty to their country and to remember their heritage. It was started in 1921 and a few communities still celebrate with parades and other ceremonies. It is a legal holiday, but not federal in nature.

May 1-7: Public Service Recognition Week Traditionally celebrated during the first full week of May, Public Service Recognition Week honors federal, state, county, and local govern-

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ment employees. It is not commonly celebrated, but it is sometimes used to educate the public about the contribution of government workers.

May 6th: Military Spouse Appreciation Day Celebrated the Friday before Mother's Day, Military Spouse Appreciation Day celebrates the sacrifice and support of military spouses. The holiday began in 1984 under Ronald Reagan, and subsequent presidents have marked the day with speeches or proclamations.

May 8th: Victory in Europe Day The unconditional surrender of Germany in World War II came on May 8, 1945. Sweeping celebrations seized Chicago, Los Angeles, Miami, and New York City.

May 21st: Armed Forces Day Celebrated on the third Saturday of every May, Armed Forces Day honors Americans serving in the military. It was originally designed to replace the days celebrating each individual service, but those days are still observed. The longest running celebration sponsored by a city is held in Bremerton, Wash.

May 30th: Memorial Day Landing on the final Monday of May, Memorial Day is the most widely recognized holiday out of the May military-themed observances. It began after the Civil War to remember the soldiers who fell on both sides during the war, but

grew to commemorate all Americans who died serving in the military.

Lastly, please ensure everyone is following the rules when it comes to driving in Sicily. The number of accidents has risen and we all must ensure we are following the rules and regulations. Life is too short and too precious.

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".

Navy Promotes Resiliency Afloat and Ashore for Earth Day From Chief of Naval Operations Energy and Environmental Readiness Division Public Affairs

WASHINGTON (NNS) -- Navy commands worldwide are observing Earth Day in April through events and activities that demonstrate good environmental stewardship among Sailors and civilian personnel.

Events range from tree plantings to shoreline and neighborhood base cleanups, nature tours, school presentations and recycling challenges. In many locations, Earth Day also provides an opportunity for the Navy to engage with local communities.

The Navy's 2016 theme, "Creating Resiliency Afloat and Ashore," makes the point that protecting the environment and using energy wisely helps us perform our mission more effectively. As examples, looking out for marine life and responsibly handling waste materials aboard ships, funding research to better understand whale physiology and habitat; and conducting environmental planning for our training and testing activities can help minimize our impact on the planet and maintain trust with regulatory agencies and the public.

Energy efforts such as optimizing fuel use in ships, aircraft and tactical vehicles; integrating renewable energy sources such as solar arrays at our installations; and improving the efficiency of our buildings improve our resiliency as well.

Operational platforms can then travel farther and get more mission capability from each gallon of fuel and shore facilities improve their ability to continue key functions when the commercial power grid goes down.

"For the Navy, Earth Day isn't simply a one day event," said Rear Adm. Doug Morton, director of the Chief of Naval Operations Energy and Environmental Readiness Division. "Our stewardship of the environment is a full time commitment. Our total force demonstrates this everyday on every ship and at each installation."

Among the Earth Day-related events in which the Navy will participate for 2016 are a groundbreaking ceremony for a solar panel facility at Naval Support Activity (NSA) Mid-South; on April 16, Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam participated in the Ahua Reef cleanup and held other base and shoreline cleanups throughout the month; on April 22 Naval Station Everett will host a dumpster dive; and Commander, Fleet Activities, Yokosuka will hold an Earth Day informational fair and tree planting activity.

The Pentagon will host an Earth Day speaker panel April 26 entitled, "Four DoD Perspectives on Climate Change," featuring senior leaders from each service branch. Assistant Secretary of the Navy (Energy, Installations, and Environment) Dennis McGinn will represent the Department of Navy on the panel.

Former U.S. Senator Gaylord Nelson of Wisconsin founded Earth Day in 1970 as a grassroots movement to raise awareness of environmental issues in the U.S. and worldwide.

For more information on Navy Earth Day, including downloadable versions of the 2016 poster, please visit http://greenfleet.dodlive.mil/environment/earth-day/.

• Evaluate the program on a regular basis to ensure the program’s effectiveness and determine whether it needs to be changed or updated.

• Train workers in the proper selection, use, and maintenance of fall protection systems.

Ladders You risk falling if portable ladders are not safely positioned each time they

are used. While you are on a ladder, it may move and slip from its supports.

You can also lose your balance while getting on or off an unsteady ladder.

Falls from ladders can cause injuries ranging from sprains to death.

• Position portable ladders so the side rails extend at least three feet above the landing • Secure side rails at the top to a rigid support and use a grab device when three foot extension is not possible.

• Make sure that the weight on the ladder will not cause it to slip off its support.

• Before each use, inspect ladders for cracked, broken, or defective parts.

• Do not apply more weight on the ladder than it is designed to support.

• Use only ladders that comply with OSHA standards.

Signed, Safety Sam

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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. Andriana Genualdi andriana.genualdi@eu.navy.mil Assistant Public Affairs Officer Lt. Jake Barreiro jake.barreiro@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

Name: PS2 (SW/AW) Mervens St. Hubert

MC3 Luke Askew lucas.askew@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

Dept: Personnel Support Detachment Hometown: Miami, Fla. PS2 St. Hubert left the USS George Washington (CVN 73), stationed at that time in Yokosuka, Japan, and arrived to NAS Sigonella for his shore rotation.

What better way to travel and stay warm than under the sun in Italy. "I love the weather here, especially coming from the Caribbean, because this is the closest thing to home, so I don’t have to worry about putting on 20 million jackets."

St. Hubert embraces the warm Sigonella weather and the Navy culture. "I plan on applying for an officer package through Officer Candidate School when I complete my bachelors degree in 2017.

Going to school, spending quality time with his family, and traveling complete St. Hubert's goals for staying overseas. "It's been six years now overseas and I love it.

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

"So far my family and I have traveled a lot locally: Taormina, Palermo, Siracusa, Pompeii, Naples, Pisa, Milan, Venice and Genoa. My favorite out of those is Venice because you can tell that the Venetians live as a community and like each other. They're a small community

and you can experience the Italian culture more personally from what you see here. You see a lot of churches here but in Venice, there’s so much art, and of course, Venetian masks. You might go through culture shock but once you get use to it, it's so much fun!

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Patrol Squadron (VP) Four Holds Change of Command

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Month of the Military Child

LTJG Matthew Johnston VP-4 Public Affairs

NAS SIGONELLA, Sicily – Cmdr.

Jonathan E. Spore was relieved by Cmdr. Christopher E. Smith as Commanding Officer of Patrol Squadron (VP-4) on April 21. The ceremony was held in Hangar 426 on NAS Sigonella, Sicily.

Spore reported to VP-4 in June 2014 as the Executive Officer and relieved Cmdr. Eric M. Hanks as Commanding Officer in June 2015. A native of Chantilly, Virginia, he graduated the United States Naval Academy in 1997. His previous flying tours include assignments in VP-5 as a Junior Officer, VP-30, and a Department Head in VP-16.

Cmdr. Spore’s other assignments include a tour on the USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71) Flag Lieutenant for Commander, Naval Air Force, Atlantic, and most recently in the Pentagon, serving on both the Navy and the Joint Staff. Under his guidance, VP-4 certainly lived up to their reputation as “Hawaii’s Best.” Spore and the Skinny Dragons set the standard for maritime excellence, completing nine exercises and over 5,000 flight hours during his time as Commanding Officer. In March 2016, he led the way on VP-4’s last P-3C ‘Aloha Deployment’, and the Skinny Dragons are already achieving success executing their mission in the 4th and 6th Fleet Areas of Responsibility.

Spore’s wife Jennifer and their three children, Mitchell, Landon, and Marion currently live in Hawaii. The family’s remaining time in Hawaii is short however, as Spore has received orders to report to Navy Personnel Command in Millington, Tenn. The

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By Kala Kirk Sigonella American Red Cross

Capt. Steve Newlund (right), Commander Patrol and Reconnaissance Wing Two, pins the Command at Sea Insignia on Cmdr.

Christopher Smith (left) at the Patrol Squadron (VP) FOUR Change of Command. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class (AW) Devin Menhardt/Released)

Skinny Dragons bid a fond Aloha and say Mahalo to Spore for his leadership and guidance.

“As a former Skinny Dragon Skipper, there was no way that I would miss this change of command,” stated Capt. Steve Newlund, Commodore of Command Patrol and Reconnaissance Wing (CPRW2). “VP-4 is a premier outfit and has long been ‘Hawaii’s Best.’

Skipper Spore is an outstanding officer and has taken VP-4 to new heights.”

Smith was raised in Brunswick, Maine and graduated from the Naval

Academy in 1998 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Ocean Engineering. He went on to earn his wings as a Naval Flight Officer (NFO) and after completing training at VP-30 in Jacksonville, Fla., Cmdr. Smith reported to the Golden Swordsmen of VP-47. Following his first tour at VP-47, Smith went on to have successful tours at VP-30, the USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74), Navy Personnel Command, and another tour at VP-47 as a Department Head. As the next Skipper of VP4, Smith will have the opportunity to

lead the Skinny Dragons through the transition to their next Fleet aircraft, the P-8A Poseidon.

Smith and his wife Sarah now call Whidbey Island home with their four children Wyatt, Owen, Evan, and Elizabeth.

Relieving Smith as Executive Officer is Cmdr. Bryan P. Hager. He is originally from Bangs, Texas and went on to graduate Magna Cum Laude from Texas A&M University with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Industrial Distribution. Hager completed flight training in Corpus Christi, Texas and earned his Wings of Gold as a Naval Aviator in December 2001. His Fleet assignments include tours at VP-16 as a Junior Officer and Department Head, VP-30 as an instructor, a tour on the USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69), and lastly a tour with Naval Operations (OPNAV) working to facilitate future transitions to the P-8A. His wife Kristen and their three sons, Kenan, Sladen, and Stetson currently reside in Anacortes, Wash.

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)

With April being the Month of the Military Child, the Sigonella American Red Cross Chapter turned to its Youth Engagement Partner, Sarah Buck, with a few questions: Why do you volunteer with the Red Cross?

I volunteer because I love giving back to the community. It is a rewarding feeling bringing the aquatics specialty to a community that is surrounded by water.

How does it impact your family?

My husband and I really enjoy being a part of the community wherever we are stationed. We look at it as an opportunity to grow ourselves. We particularly like to give back to causes or organizations that have influenced our lives. Now that we have a daughter, we want to show her the importance of serving others and making the community where she lives a better place.

Why do you think its important to encourage children to be involved in the community?

It's important for children to be involved in the community because it instills a sense of pride in their community and putting others before yourself. When children volunteer they also see the influence and difference they can make in the world around them, even at a young age. Children also have bright, fresh, and innovative ideas that we don't think about.

What is (WIC) Overseas?

By Shannon Freeman WIC Sigonella

NAS SIGONELLA, Sicily – The Women Infants & Children Overseas Program or "WIC Overseas" is a program offered by the Department of Defense to eligible active duty, DOD civilians, and contractors stationed overseas. The WIC Program offers individual nutrition counseling, breastfeeding guidance, and feeding tips, along with drafts (checks) to aid in the purchase of nutritious foods.

Is my family eligible?

The WIC program is provided to women who are pregnant, breastfeeding, and postpartum, as well as infants and children under the age of five.

Eligibility is based on family size and income. Eligibility is NOT rank based. Families are often surprised to learn that they qualify as they may have been told they were over the income requirements when screened by stateside programs. Income guidelines are established for the 48 continental states, Alaska, and Hawaii.

The WIC Overseas Program bases income eligibility on the Alaska state guidelines, which has the highest income eligibility allowance. In other words, if you or someone you know might be interested in participating in the WIC Overseas program but had assumed you would not qualify or did not qualify in the US, we highly encourage for you to call or come by the office to be screened.

What foods are offered on the drafts?

The drafts provided by the WIC Overseas program can be redeemed at any of the overseas commissaries. Eating healthy can sometimes be expensive. Therefore, the drafts offered help support a nutritious household diet by providing items including fresh produce, eggs, milk, whole grains, beans or peanut butter, 100% fruit juice, and for some, canned tuna, mackerel, or salmon.

Although we highly encourage and support breastfeeding, sometimes supplemental formula is needed. The WIC program assists with the purchase of supplemental formula, as well. The WIC Overseas program also has electric breast pumps available for loan to WIC participants.

If you are interested in learning more about the WIC Overseas program and would like to see if your family qualifies, please call us at CIV +39095-86-3198 or DSN 6243198. You may also visit our office to be screened in person.

We are located on NAS 1 in building #319.

Are you interested in working for the WIC Overseas Program?

The Sigonella WIC Overseas Program currently has an opening for a full time Nutritionist/Dietitian/Nurse/Home Economist/Physician Assistant. The position requires a B.S. in nutrition, dietetics or home economics, or a B.S. in nursing. Experience in prenatal, maternal or infant nutrition is required. Registered dietitian preferred. Experience with WIC desirable. Must have a current driver's license. Must be a U.S. citizen. Contact the Sigonella WIC Overseas office for more information at COMM +39-095-86-3198 or DSN 624-3198.

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Navy Releases 2016 MAP Quotas, Policy Updates

Protesting Foreign Food Imports: Two out of Three Pizzas not Italian story by ansa

ROME, Italy – The Farmers' association Coldiretti protested in Naples on Wednesday, April 20, against foreign food imports, and said that two out of three pizzas aren't made with 100% Italian ingredients, and instead use mozzarella produced in Lithuania and tomato sauce made in China.

"There's no longer time to waste. We need to finally make public the commercial influx of base ingredients coming from abroad so that consumers know the names of the companies that use foreign ingredients," said Coldiretti President Roberto Moncalvo.

Coldiretti organized the demonstration at Naples' Palabarbuto indoor sports stadium, where many farmers came out with their tractors to promote the benefits of the Mediterranean diet and raise awareness of foreign food imports replacing typical Italian products.

The farmers' organization also issued a "black list" of the most contaminated food imports, based on data from the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA).

The top three foods on that list were Chinese broccoli, which registered 92% for chemical residue, followed by parsley from Vietnam at 78%, and basil from India at 60%.

Bizzare Italian Food Rules story by the local

One of the things foreigners like most about Italy is the cuisine. But proceed with caution – there are some fairly rigid rules about what can be eaten and when. Break them at your peril.

No Parmesan cheese in your main course When in Italy – the overwhelming urge to gorge yourself on Parmesan can be difficult to resist. But be careful.

I recently sparked bedlam at a food stand in Rome after spooning grated cheese from a Parmesan dish over a hearty plate of beef stew. A public shaming ensued.

“Ma che cafone!” yelled a stranger pointing at me.

Translation: “What an oaf!”

What followed was a five-minute exposition of why Parmesan does not go on your secondo (main course) from the stand's owner and various customers.

Apparently the hard cheese's famous flavor can easily overwhelm certain dishes and its use should be limited to pasta and risotto - but even then, there are other rules...

No Parmesan with seafood risotto or pasta In much the same way you should never put Parmesan on your main course, you must also never add it to risotto or pasta dishes that are made with seafood.

The general thinking is – much the same as the main course rule above - that the strong cheese flavor will overwhelm the delicate taste of the fish.

Interestingly, most pizzerias still offer cheesy seafood pizzas, which can be eaten without fear of rebuke.

No cappuccino or caffé latte after midday Nothing makes you look more like a tourist than ordering a long, milky coffee past a certain hour, generally regarded to be midday.

Well, a cappuccino or caffé latte are generally viewed as breakfast drinks and are considered too voluminous, which can't be enjoyed immediately before or after lunch.

After midday, order yourself an espresso – or if you insist on adding milk, make it a caffé macchiato – that's an espresso topped off with a tiny head of frothed milk.

No hot drinks with food While we're on the subject – tea and coffee are never drunk with a meal.

While in the UK, you might go into a 'greasy spoon' café and get a mug tea with your fried breakfast, and in America a coffee with your apple pie at the diner is par for the course – in Italy it's simply not done. At all. Order them at the end!

Tea drinkers be warned: whenever you order a tea in Italy, it's going to be served with lemon and not milk.

Make sure you mark on your calendar the upcoming 5th edition of the Ricotta festival (Mescita della Ricotta) taking place in Maniace this weekend (April 29 through May 1) in piazza dell’Autonomia and the historic heart of the town. The photo shows a giant ricotta-filled cannolo pastry, one of the main festival attractions. For more information and detailed festival schedule visit www.comune.maniace.ct.it (Photo

by Town of Maniace Press Office)

From Chief of Naval Personnel Public Affairs

WASHINGTON (NNS) -- Today, the Navy announced quotas and policy updates for the 2016 Meritorious Advancement Program (MAP) in NAVADMIN 089/16, which will expand commanding officers' (CO) ability to recognize and advance Sailors with top performance in rates and paygrades needed to keep the Navy healthy with great talent.

These changes are based on recommendations from senior enlisted leaders throughout the fleet and are intended to increase the overall number of MAP advancements for Sailors this year by expanding program eligibility to include shore command as well as Professional Apprenticeship Career Track (PACT) Sailors.

MAP is designed to give CO's greater authority to recognize superior performance and advance their very best Sailors.

The 2016 fall advancement cycle planning will incorporate the number of Sailors advanced via MAP to arrive at quotas for advancement based on Navy Wide Advancement Exam (NWAE) results.

This year, there will be 3,081 quotas for Sailors to advance to the next pay grade of E-4, E-5 and E-6, which is an increase of 799 quotas from 2015. There will be 2,212 quotas for sea commands, 678 quotas available for shore commands and 191 quotas for designated Echelon 2 commanders to distribute within their claimancy. Advancement quotas by paygrade are: - E-4: 1,124 with 86 percent of quotas going to sea commands - E-5: 936 with 85 percent of quotas going to sea commands

- E-6: 1,021 with 58 percent at going to sea commands, as many E5s begin rotating to first shore tour.

Quotas by Unit Identification Codes (UIC) are posted on the MAP web page at: http://www.public.navy.mil/bupersnpc/career/talentmanagement/Pages/ MAP.aspx.

Additionally, some of the other key changes included in the MAP policy update include: * Professional Apprenticeship Career Track (PACT) Sailors will be now eligible for MAP if they: • Complete a minimum of 12 monthstime onboard their permanent duty station • Meet time-in-rate (TIR) requirement for advancement to E-4 of Jan. 1, 2017 and have an approved quota for rating designation (i.e. approved quota in C-WAY) via the NWAE or Rating Entry Designation • Do not have a designation approval for an A-school required rating. * The TIR requirement has been expanded to Jan. 1, 2017, decoupling MAP from the NWAE requirements. * Expand MAP eligibility to Sailors at shore commands. * To help ensure rating health, communities that are overmanned will be managed more closely. CO's who desire to MAP a Sailor in a controlled rate listed in NAVADMIN 089/16 will nominate Sailors to their designated Echelon 2 command for consideration.

• If a Sailor is not selected for MAP by their designated Echelon 2 command, that quota will be returned to the subordinate command.

• Controlled quota requests must be

Master Chief Electronics Technician Ronald Nagy, left, acting command master chief of the aircraft carrier Pre-Commissioning Unit (PCU) Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) , and Capt. John F. Meier, commanding officer of Gerald R. Ford, pin petty officer 3rd class insignia on Yeoman 3rd Class Jennie Bollinger during an awards and advancement ceremony in the Apprentice School at Newport News Shipyard in Newport News, Va. Gerald R. Ford is under construction in the shipyard. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Davis Anderson/Released)

made by June 15; selections will be completed by June 30.

MAP selections are from July 1 to Aug. 31, but commands are encouraged to begin their MAP selection process and submit their MAP Certification Letter (MCL) as early as possible to ensure Sailors are advanced and paid expeditiously.

Sailors' advancement is effective the date of the command's MCL to Navy Personnel Command, or July 1, whichever is later.

Because of manning reductions and changes in force structure, a moratorium has been placed on MAP for Selected Re-

serve (SELRES) Sailors for 2016 in order to preserve and maximize advancement opportunity. However, Navy recruiting districts (NRD) will have one MAP quota per NRD for Reserve Sailors filling canvasser recruiter billets.

More information on MAP, including quotas by UIC, controlled rates information, forms, points of contact, and answers to frequently asked questions can be found at http://www.public.navy.mil/ bupers-npc/career/talentmanagement/ Pages/MAP.aspx.

For more news from Chief of Naval Personnel, visit www.navy.mil/local/cnp/.

Two New General Military Training Mobile Apps Released From Naval Service Training Command Public Affairs

PENSACOLA, Fla. (NNS) -- Two new mobile apps designed for Sailors to complete required Navy General Military Training (GMT) on Records Management (RM) and Privacy and Personally Identifiable Information (PII) Awareness became available April 19.

PII and RM are annual GMT Standardized Core Training (SCT) requirements.

PII must be completed by August 31 every year. The records management training app has been updated to include current topics and new focus areas. RM must be completed by December 31 every year.

The apps are designed to provide Sailors with anytime, anywhere access to the mandatory training as well as links to key resources.

"The mobile apps are an extension of our training to offer alternate methods to our workforce," said Rear Adm. Mike White, commander, Naval Education and Training Command. "We want the resources readily available and at your fingertips."

Targeted primarily for active duty, reserve service members and civil service employees requiring training, the apps can also be used as an information tool for Navy family members.

The apps are bring-your-own-device tools designed to work on personal devices outside of the Navy and Marine Corps Intranet (NMCI) domain. Users can download the RM and PII apps from both Google Play and iTunes app stores at no cost.

Upon completion of the training personnel can provide the app their Department of Defense identification number from their CAC card and the app will then send a completion certificate to the Sailor's Electronic Training Jacket and/or to Navy Training Management Systems. The user will then be able to e-mail the certificate to their supervisor as verification of completion. Completions should be visible in the ETJ after two working days.

The U.S. Navy Sea Warrior Program produced the app and Tracen Technologies Inc., a company that specializes in integrated mobile and web solutions, was the software developer.

To find the free Navy apps, search "Privacy and Personally Identifiable Information" "PII" and "Records Management" in app stores or in your web browser.

For more information on the Naval Education and Training Command, visit http://www.netc.navy.mil For more news from Naval Education and Training Command, visit www.navy.mil/local/cnet/

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All Hands News Bulletin: CANINE DISTEMPER VIRUS OUTBREAK IN CATANIA There have been at least 80 confirmed cases of Canine Distemper Virus in Catania over the past several weeks. Please note this virus is not transmittable to humans. Prevention is the key with this disease. Distemper in dogs is caused by a virus which is spread through most body fluids including saliva, urine, and blood. It is highly contagious and often deadly. At first, the disease mimics kennel cough, with goopy eyes, fever, runny nose, coughing, and tiredness the most common symptoms. Later signs of infection include seizures and paralysis.

Shockingly, the death rate for canine distemper virus can reach 50 percent, and animals that do recover are often left with permanent neurologic disabilities.

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this disease, especially if you plan on taking him or her to dog parks, kennels, beaches or other public areas where other dogs frequent. If you have a puppy, it is advised to not expose your puppy to other non-vaccinated animals until the end of the vaccination series at 16-18 weeks of age. Please contact the Sigonella Veterinary Treatment Facility if you have any questions at Sigonellavet@gmail. com or through our Facebook Group.

PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE AT MARINAI HOUSING This is to inform Marinai Residents of upcoming preventive maintenance inspection (PMI) in their homes. PMI will start on April 15 through June 13 and will be performed on A/C system, washer, refrigerator, dishwasher, microwave, smoke, gas/co detectors by the Pizzarotti contractor.

Flyers will be e-mailed and placed at the resident's door indicating date and time frame of their scheduled PMI. Residents are reminded to be home since PMI is mandatory and appointments cannot be rescheduled. PMI will only be canceled if inclement weather should arise.

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 WORSHIP SERVICE • 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 PROTESTANT MEN OF THE CHAPEL • Wednesdays 6 a.m. @ NAS 1 Fellowship Hall PROTESTANT WOMEN OF THE CHAPEL • Tuesdays - 9 a.m. at NAS 1 Fellowship Hall; Thursdays 5 p.m. @ NAS 1 Fellowship Hall LATTER-DAY SAINTS • Sunday - 1:30 p.m. at NAS 1 Chapel Contact: sigonellalds@gmail.com or 624-9049

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 • 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

Weekly Traffic Reports: April 18- 25, 2016

Ristorante Bella Etna

Breakfast: $3.45 Mon - Fri: 6:30 - 8:30 a.m.

Weekend / Holiday: 7-9 a.m.

Lunch: $5.55 Mon - Fri: 11 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.

Weekend / Holiday: 11 a.m. -1 p.m.

Dinner: $4.85 Mon - Fri: 4 - 6 p.m.

Weekend / Holiday: 4-6 p.m.

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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NAVSUP FLC Sigonella Assists French Flight Operations

By Shannon R. Haney Director, Office of Corporate Communications

SOUDA BAY, Greece (NNS) -- Naval Supply Systems Command Fleet Logistics Center Sigonella, Site Souda Bay's fuel team responded to an urgent request for de-fueling and refueling of a French aircraft March 7.

The aircraft requested an emergency landing upon experiencing problems with a fuel valve, which hampered its ability to throttle the engines effectively.

The aircraft performed an emergency landing at the 115th Hellenic Air Force Strike Wing Base in Souda Bay. NAVSUP FLC Sigonella, Site Souda Bay's fuel team coordinated with Naval Support Activity Souda Bay Air Operations Department to escort a mobile de-fueling truck across the flight line to the Hellenic Air Force side. The team conducted fuel samples and performed a series of Quality Assurance tests before safely de-fueling approximately 450 gallons of JP-5 fuel Official U.S. Navy file photo of a French Rafale Marine aircraft assigned to the French nuclear powered aircraft carrier Charles de Gaulle. from the aircraft.

The rapid response time and coordination of the fuel team with the NSA Souda Bay and support services to fleet, shore and industrial services to Navy, Marine Corps, joint operational Air Ops department played a vital role in assisting commands of the Navy, Coast Guard, U.S. Marine units, and allied forces across all warfare enterthe aircraft and supporting flight operations in the Corps, U.S. Air Force, U.S. Army and allied forces. prises.

Services include contracting, regional transportaarea of responsibility (AOR).

For more news from Naval Supply Systems "Souda Bay Sailors have a deep sense of own- tion, fuel, material management, household goods Command, visit www.navy.mil/local/navsup/. ership and pride in what they do," said Lt. Cmdr. movement support, postal and consoliFreddy Oteromatos, NAVSUP FLC Sigonella, Site dated mail, warehousing, global logisSouda Bay site director. "They really understand, tics and husbanding, hazardous materiand give all they have toward the importance of the al management, and integrated logistics role they play supporting operations in the AOR. support.

NAVSUP GLS provides global logisThey are motivated, intelligent, out-of-the-box thinkers and will get any task done regardless of tics for a global Navy. The organization complexity or sacrifice. I am always impressed with is made up of approximately 6,300 military and civilian logistics professionals the caliber of people the Navy provides me."

NAVSUP FLC Sigonella, one of eight fleet lo- operating from 105 locations worldwide gistics centers under NAVSUP Global Logistics providing an extensive array of inteSupport (GLS), provides global logistics, business grated global logistics and contracting

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Tips for Disciplining Your Children from Birth to 12 From Fleet and Family Support Center

NAS SIGONELLA, Sicily – Deep breathing techniques can come in handy while raising a child.

You’ll need them to get through the toddler years.

And the school years. And the teenage years.

Parenting takes patience, especially when your child is misbehaving. That’s when you’ll need deep breaths, lots of patience and a strategy of positive discipline. Misbehavior is a natural part of growing up. By using positive discipline, you can keep your children safe, help them develop valuable skills for life… and receive the satisfaction that comes with keeping your cool [or something along those lines].

Positive discipline techniques The following approaches will help your child stay safe, maintain dignity and develop self-esteem and self-control.

• Natural consequences. This is when the unacceptable behavior causes its own punishment. For example, if your child leaves their bike in the rain, it will rust. Warn your child beforehand. If it happens anyway, resist the urge to say "I told you so."

• Logical consequences. Make sure the discipline and the misbehavior have some relation to each other. Say your child breaks a rule by riding a bicycle without a helmet. A logical consequence would be for you to take the bicycle away for a reasonable period of time.

• Positive time outs. When used correctly, these give your child time to calm down and regroup.

Time out should not be used as punishment but as a chance for children to correct their behavior and learn from their mistakes. Tell your child to

take some time to calm down and then to let you know when he or she is ready to talk about what happened.

Stages of positive discipline:

Birth to two-years-old: Toddlers, as cute as they are, can certainly tax your patience. Try to keep your tot happy by creating a safe environment to play inside your home and by establishing routines based on your child’s needs.

Use the following positive discipline techniques: • Redirect unwanted behavior. Infants and toddlers are too young to understand time outs and should never be left alone. Instead, draw your child's attention to something positive.

• Ignore misbehavior when it's safe to do so.

• Praise your child to encourage learning, independence and positive self-esteem.

• Show your child natural and logical consequences to teach problem solving.

• Set a good example. Children learn more by watching adults than in any other way. (In other words, resist throwing the contents of the “easy-toassemble” play set across the room.)

• Give your child choices that will avoid power struggles. For example, "Would you like apple slices or raisins?" A little decision-making power can give your child a lot of confidence.

• Try giving yourself a time out if you think you are about to lose your patience. Step away from the situation and try to re-address it when you are back in full control.

• Parent with the end game in mind. Look at long-term solutions that will eventually help kids make their own decisions. Show your child respect,

and understand that criticizing, discouraging, blaming and shaming can cause more hurt than help.

Two to six-years-old Children this age learn by exploring and asking questions. They’re developing language and social skills, including sharing. They may want to try simple tasks on their own and will probably learn by trying new things and taking risks. Help your preschooler by adding the following age-appropriate discipline techniques to those above: • Use positive time out when your child needs to cool off. Time outs should be no longer than one minute for each year of your child's life. Do not give attention, but give your child comfort items to help him or her calm down.

• Focus on what your child should do instead of what not to do.

• Praise good behavior rather than punish misbehavior. Rewards are fine but not when they become more important to the child than the good behavior.

• Establish rules, set clear limits and follow through if rules are broken.

• Discourage tattling. Offer to listen while kids talk through their problems and use their own problem-solving skills to work things out instead of having you solve problems for them.

Six to 12-years-old Children these ages have more self-control than when they were younger and they can follow rules, accept responsibility and make decisions. As your child gets older and develops new skills, the discipline you use should also change. Build on the positive discipline techniques already in place with the following: • Adjust time outs if you find they’re becoming less effective.

• Answer "why" questions in simple terms. (Stay calm even if you have heard “why” approximately 5,000 times that day.)

• Involve your child in the problem-solving process. If your kids constantly argue in the back seat of the car, hold a family meeting to discuss the problem. Ask both children to offer solutions. Discuss why the arguing is a distraction and a safety issue.

• Make requests effective and positive. How you say something is just as important as what you say.

Nagging, criticizing and threatening can be discouraging to your child. Save yourself from repeating instructions by asking kids to repeat back what you've just told them. When you do address their behavior, keep it short, or they may learn to tune you out.

• Use more actions and fewer words. Keep explanations brief and be sure to follow through. If you tell your children that you’ll pull over if they keep arguing in the back seat, do it. Stay parked in a safe place until they stop bickering. No words are needed.

Misbehavior is a natural part of growing up. In between deep breaths, remind yourself that your children's behavior issues are valuable opportunities to teach them the skills they'll need to become successful adults. Using natural and logical consequences can help children: • Learn from their mistakes and problem solve.

• Value themselves as individuals.

• Understand that you love and trust them.

If you've tried these positive discipline strategies for several weeks without improvement, contact your child's doctor or the New Parent Support Program at DSN: 624-4291. The Fleet and Family Support Center also offers a wide variety of support services. To learn more about parenting classes, workshops and counseling services, contact the Fleet and Family Support Center at DSN: 624-4291, Commercial: 095-56-4291.

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Have a Say in OHA Pay! Take the 2016 Overseas Housing Allowance Utility Expenses Survey Italy From Defense Travel Management Office

The Overseas Housing Allowance (OHA) Utility Expenses Survey is conducted annually on behalf of the Department of Defense, by the Allowances Branch of the Defense Travel Management Office (DTMO). This year, the survey will be conducted from May 1-31, 2016 for Italy. The survey is designed to collect utility and recurring maintenance expense data incurred by Uniformed Service members stationed overseas, who reside in private housing. Your data assists in determining the Utility/Recurring Maintenance Allowance paid to Service members in the country surveyed.

If you receive OHA and meet the following qualifications, you should participate in the survey: • Have been stationed in the country, where this survey is being conducted, for at least six months • Reside in privately leased quarters (not a homeowner or sharer) • Receive an Overseas Housing Allowance (OHA) If you have participated in previous OHA surveys, the questions will be similar in scope. You will be asked to report the average monthly cost of utilities and any routine maintenance expenses you incurred within the last 12 months.

Web Link You may take the survey at the following link. This link will be activated on the survey start date of May 1. The deadline to complete the survey is close of business (COB) May 31, 2016. http://www.defensetravel.dod.mil/site/ohaSurvey.cfm?ID=may-util Your Input Matters The Overseas Housing Allowance is a valuable entitlement for members who are stationed overseas. You play a critical part as the data you provide will directly impact the Utility/Recurring Maintenance Allowance paid to members. Your time and effort spent answering the survey questions will enable the Department of Defense to set equitable OHA rates. We ask that you make every effort to take the survey and report your expenses accurately.

Participating in the Survey The survey takes approximately 30 minutes to complete and should be completed by you or your spouse, whoever has knowledge of your housing expenses.

A CAC is not required to access the survey; however, you will be asked to provide your DOD ID number, which is located on the back of your CAC. Participation in this survey is voluntary and failure to respond will not result in penalty to the respondent.

It is important to provide accurate figures in the OHA survey. Before starting the survey, gather your bills, receipts, and/or records of utility and recurring maintenance expenses incurred within the last 12 months and compute a MONTHLY AVERAGE for each of these expenses. In addition, there is a section of the survey for combined utilities when only one bill is received, such as a bill that combines cost for water and sewer.

You may save the survey, obtain additional information, and resume the survey at any time during the survey timeframe. Please note that incomplete surveys cannot be used as this might result in underreporting of utility/recurring maintenance expenses. Subsequent allowance adjustments based on incomplete data could disadvantage Service members.

Responses are held in strictest confidence and not shared with any other office or agency.

Special Survey Instructions Combined utility bills: If you receive a combined utility bill (such as, water and sewer on the same bill), there is no need to separate this costs as there is a section dedicated to combined utility bills.

Currency: Report all your expenses in the currency in which you paid them.

For example, if you paid your electricity bill in local currency, then report the amount you paid in local currency. If you paid your electricity bill in U.S. dollars, then report the amount you paid in U.S. dollars. Do not convert costs. If converted with the incorrect rate of exchange, the amount reported may not reflect the true cost.

Additional Comments: Please enter any explanations that might help us better understand your expenses. You may add additional costs that were not included in the survey. Do not include your rental costs, as our office already receives this information from the finance offices. For other costs not included in this survey, see the chart below.

Preparing for the Utility Survey Utility/recurring maintenance expenses to report: The left column lists expenses which you should report in this survey.

Expenses which should NOT be reported in this survey are listed in the right column.

Expenses that Should be Reported • Electricity • Heating fuels o Natural gas o Heating oil o Liquid petroleum gas (LPG or “Bombola”) o Coal o Firewood • Running water • Sewer • Bottled water for drinking • Trash disposal • Maintenance and minor repairs (i.e., replacement of a window pane, repair of an electrical outlet, etc.)

• Renter’s insurance required by lease or law, related to the physical dwelling, and identified by type of insurance. Examples are insurance for water or fire damage to residence, comprehensive, and liability insurance. Insurance expenses for your personal property should not be included.

• Taxes for which the tenant is responsible, must make a separately identifiable payment, and are tied to the physical dwelling.

For France, includes Habitation Taxes, if paid.

• Condo fees, if not rolled-up into rent or reimbursed as part of OHA rental allowance • Recurring expenses such as, monthly monitoring fee for alarm system, if not included in the rent and reimbursed as part of OHA rental allowance • Police protection and/or guards Expenses that Should NOT be Reported • Cable TV • Internet charges • Tuition • Telephone bills • Auto gasoline/diesel fuel • Auto expenses • Books • Pet expenses • Postage • Road taxes • Gifts • Repairs to personally owned electrical equipment • Maid service (even if maid service is for security purposes) • Yard maintenance • Any and all expenses not associated with the physical dwelling • Rent (this information is provided to us by the finance offices)

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