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Seabees and Cameroon Military Complete Health Outposts to Assist Local Villages By Lt. Christie Kehoe, Maritime Civil Affairs and Security Training Command
America’s Cup Races Lead April’s Event Pages 4-5
Maritime Command Naples Deactivates Page 7
Chief Petty Officers Celebrate 120 Years Page 13
Crime Statistics Summary Review what happened between March 25 and March 31. Page 6
FRIDAY High 64 / Low 50 Thunderstorms
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Seabees assigned to Naval Mobile Construction Battalion (NMCB) 4 and members of Cameroon’s Battalion d’Intervention Rapide (BIR) completed the second of two community health outposts for villages in Cameroon, March 21. The health outposts were built in conjunction with a multifaceted engagement between the U.S. and Cameroon that also includes a medically-focused military-to-military professional exchange and a combined health outreach to provide basic medical and optometry services for Cameroonians living in the littoral region. The intent of the engagement is to strengthen the partnership between the United States and Cameroon as well as to increase capacity of military and civilian medical practitioners, in keeping with the overarching program Africa Partnership Station. It is an international security cooperation initiative, facilitated by U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa, aimed at strengthening global maritime partnerships through training and collaborative activities to improve maritime safety and security in Africa. The construction of the health outposts—one in Beskoul and the other in Youhme—supports a BIR pilot program to train community health workers to service remote populations. The constructed outposts allow trained community health professionals to have the workspace needed to conduct preventative health training and provide basic medical support to members of the surrounding community. “Our support enables the BIR to provide assistance to the local populace and in turn enhances security there,” said Lt. Cmdr. Kevin Bailey, U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa/U.S. 6th Fleet medical planner. “Our hope is that the health outposts are a huge benefit to the people of Beskoul and Youhme, in conjunction with the training the BIR has provided. Because of the remoteness of those two areas, the outposts will
A member of the Cameroonian Battalion d'Intervention Rapide gives an eye exam with equipment provided by the U.S. Navy during a health care workshop in Douala, Cameroon as part of Africa Partnership Station (APS) 2013. APS is an international security cooperation initiative, facilitated by U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa, aimed at strengthening global maritime partnerships through training and collaborative activities in order to improve maritime safety and security in Africa. (Photos by Spc. Jeffrey Hernandez)
serve as a key intermediary location for higher-level medical care.” Cameroon officials acknowledged how important the health outposts were to building civilmilitary relations and ultimately more stability to the impacted areas. "We use the United States as a model [in how the U.S. conducts civil-military relations]," said Cameroonian Col. Biloa Patrice, commander of the Douala Zone BIR. “By helping the people with their needs, we can all begin to work to together, civilians and BIR, to ensure the safety of our homes and enforcement of laws.” U.S. Navy medical personnel will also partner with Cameroon counterparts for a planned medical civic assistance project in Manoka. NMCB 4 Seabees who worked on the health outposts appreciated the opportunity to work in tandem with the Cameroonian civil engineers to serve the local community.
SAPR Team Hosts Focus Groups By MC2(SW) John Herman, Navy Public Affairs Support Element-East Detachment Europe
Enlisted Sailors met in the Capodichnio fellowship hall of Naval Support Activity (NSA) Naples to participate in one of the many Sexual Assault Prevention and Response (SAPR) focus groups, March 22. The purpose of the focus groups was to ask junior service members their opinions regarding sexual assault in order to improve SAPR programs for the command.
Nursing students at the 2nd Military Region Hospital in Douala, Cameroon take a break from medical training during a medical professional exchange as part of APS 2013.
"The Seabees and the BIR joined together to create one team dedicated to building this health outpost for the people of Beskoul," said Lt. j.g. Henry Lovett, officer in charge of the NMCB 4 detachment assigned to Cameroon. “The
Galena Kuiper, a Fleet and Family Support Center licensed clinical social worker for NSA Naples, led the focus group and started off immediately by asking direct questions about alcohol, sexual assault and social life. “Why does this happen?” Kuiper asked, regarding sexual assault. “We do all these awareness programs and yet it still happens. What can I do to deliver the message more affectively?” Kuiper said she wanted to know what Sailors thought about the program and ways for it to improve since they are the ones who know what’s going on in their community. The more she and the SAPR representatives know, the better they can improve Sailors’ lives. There was active participation as Sailors shared their opinions with the group and personal experiences regarding off-duty
partnership between the BIR and NMCB 4 has been amazing. Col. Biloa and the BIR soldiers have supported us in every aspect of this construction project, creating mutual trust and great respect for everyone involved.”
time, social interaction, alcohol, and sexual assault. “It was good,” said Engineman 2nd Class Cardea Blue, a member of NSA Naples Public Works. “Definitely more effective than previous training, especially with the experience of the counselor; she was very knowledge about it without seeming overbearing.” “The focus groups are part of a move away from pervious SAPR command messages and senior leadership involvement, to a more peer-based and relaxed approach in order to better find out what service members think and feel, and what is going on around the community,” said Mark Malogrino, a Victim Advocacy Support specialist. For more information on the SAPR program, contact the Fleet & Family Support Center at DSN: 629-6545.
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Summer Opportunity for Youth: Become a Lifeguard / Swim Instructor
In 1986, Defense Secretary Casper Weinberger designated April as Month of the Military Child to honor the sacrifices of our military children. This month, service members and DoD civilian personnel are reminded that we don’t serve alone. Our children sacrifice and adapt to circumstances they did not choose. They endure their parents’ long absences during deployment, and sometimes face the challenge of supporting a returned parent recovering from injuries sustained in war. Separation is difficult on every family member, but we set aside April to acknowledge the resilience of our children. When mom or dad is not present for a birthday, holiday or special event, they carry on with courage. Back in the states, installations and local communities are holding various military kid- themed events and offering discounts at stores. Similar things are happening here at NSA Naples. For instance, the USO is covering tour expenses for children on certain trips, and MWR is offering free bowling at Strikers every Tuesday. Parents have an opportunity to do something as well. We live in the heart of a country that enables us to venture out and learn about a fascinating history and culture. Naples Elementary School Principal Chris Beane put it best in his guest column a month ago. He said that our kids have an incredible learning environment here because “they aren’t confined to reading about world history in a text book. They can experience it in Pompeii or the amphitheater in Pozzuoli.” Next week’s school break is a perfect opportunity to spend extra time with our children and take full advantage of unique experiences not only offered here, but also throughout the region. Community members without children can also play an important role in a military child’s life. They can simply visit any Child and Youth Programs facility and ask for a volunteer packet. Once the packet is completed and returned, it takes about a week to process a required background check, and the aspiring volunteer will undergo formal training soon thereafter. According to our Youth Center team, volunteers are needed for coaching and refereeing youth sports as well as assisting with art and gardening projects. In addition, there are volunteer opportunities at our schools. Community members can possibly tutor students or assist school staff with administrative tasks, again once a volunteer application and background screening are completed. The elementary school is frequently in need of volunteers for STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) nights. Recently in a Facebook post, the school requested help teaching first graders a topic that many of us are acquainted with. The youngsters were learning about sailing, buoyancy, and wind using ships made from bottles. I bring this up because it shows how each of us can play a role in opening our kids’ minds and expanding their capacity to succeed. Sharing our knowledge is one of the best ways we all can demonstrate our appreciation and support. Despite the gloomy weather, it is not too early to start thinking about summer and swimming pools. MWR is sponsoring lifeguard classes especially tailored to allow high school students to take advantage and set themselves up for a summer job. It is very important to our recreational swim program that we have lots of qualified lifeguards. The more lifeguards we have, the more flexibility we have in scheduling, which ensures we can accommodate summer travel schedules for all our employees. If you are considering lifeguarding as a summer job, get signed up for the classes. It is a great opportunity to make some summer money and will help maintain a vibrant recreational swim program for our community. Imagination Movers performed at the elementary school yesterday. For those who haven’t seen them on one of the Disney channels, they’re a lively rock band that performs educational tunes about healthy snacks and conquering childhood fears. Don’t worry if you missed it because more family-friendly performances are coming our way. Tomorrow and Sunday, Kernel Popcorn is scheduled to perform a magic and comedy show in the NEX food court at Support Site. Also, Tommy Davidson is scheduled to perform a family-friendly comedy routine at the Support Site movie theater on Tuesday. With school out, this will make a great outing for the whole gang. Enjoy the shows and your weekend!
MWR is looking for lifeguards (at least age 16) and swim lesson instructors (at least age 17) for the upcoming summer season. Those interested must register for one of the lifeguard training courses scheduled for April 5-11, May 8-14, or May 21-June 6. The registration deadline for the April 5-11 training course at Capo FitZone Pool and Playoff Pool in Pozzuoli has been extended to 11 a.m. on Friday, April 5. For more information, call the Capo FitZone Pool at DSN: 626-4254 or 081-568-4254.
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From Panorama staff reports
Deadline Extended for Annual Utility/Recurring Maintenance Survey The annual Overseas Housing Allowance (OHA) Utility and Recurring Maintenance Survey for Italy is now open through Monday, April 15. Service members residing in private housing off base are eligible to take the online survey and will be asked to report average monthly costs for utilities and routine maintenance expenses incurred over the last 12 months. Find the survey at https://www.defensetravel.dod.mil/site/ marutil.cfm. Data provided will directly impact the Utility/Recurring Maintenance allowance paid to service members who regularly receive OHA in Italy.
Reminder: Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Center Open The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) center is now open. Both the one-on-one program and the self-help clinic are by appointment only. Community members must call DSN: 626-4576 or 081-568-4576. The VITA center is located at Capo on the first level of the Admin I building. The center will be open on weekdays from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. If your command has on-site tax support, look for information posted in your workspace.
Reminder: No Financial Transactions at Capo Post Office in April Capo Post Office will suspend all financial transactions, April 1-26, due to closure of the customer service area during renovation. Customers will not be able to purchase stamps, postage, or money orders. However, post office staff will continue to conduct mail call and accept official mail. Mail with pre-paid postage (i.e., Click 'N Ship) will also be accepted. To ease the impact of the Capo office’s limited service, Support Site Post Office will extend its April hours on weekdays from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., and on Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. For more information, contact Capo Post Office at DSN: 626-5371 or 081-568-5371.
Reminder: Gaeta Drinking Water Declared NonPotable Drinking water at Gaeta Fleet Landing and Olde Mill Inn is declared non-potable and not fit for con-
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sumption. All affected are advised to use bottled water for drinking, food preparation, cooking, brushing teeth, making ice, and feeding pets. For more information, see the complete notice posted at www.facebook.com/NSANaples on February 25 and/or contact the U.S. Naval Hospital Preventive Medicine office at DSN: 629-6299 or 081-811-6299.
April 5: Submarine Birthday Ball Best Ball Golf Scramble Community members are invited to participate in the Submarine Birthday Ball Best Ball Golf Scramble at Carney Park on Friday, April 5 at noon. Sign-ins will be held from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Gift certificates will be awarded for “Closest to the Pin,” “Longest Drive,” and “Longest Putt.” For more information, contact ET1 Ryan Helms at DSN: 6264152 or 081-568-4152.
April 6/7: Free Magic and Comedy Show at NEX Food Court Kernel Popcorn will perform a family-friendly magic and comedy show in the Navy Exchange Food Court at Support Site on Saturday, April 6 at 1 p.m. He will again perform in the food court on Sunday, April 7 at 1 p.m. All community members are invited to these free shows. For more information, contact MWR at DSN: 626-4894 or 081-568-4894.
April 8: Play Auditions for “Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs” Approximately 50 roles are open to students in grades 1-12 for the production of “Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs” by Child and Youth Programs and Missoula Children’s Theater. Those auditioning should arrive at the Naples Middle/High School cafeteria no later than 10 a.m. Some of the cast members will be asked to stay for a rehearsal immediately following the audition period. The play performance is scheduled for Friday, April 12 at 6 p.m. and is free to all community members. For more information, contact the MWR Youth Center at DSN: 629-4722 or 081-811-4277.
April 9: Free Comedy Show at Support Site Movie Theater Tommy Davidson is scheduled to perform a familyfriendly comedy routine on Tuesday, April 9 at the Support Site movie theater (Reel Times 2 Cinema). The show begins at 7 p.m. and all community members are invited. For more information, contact MWR at DSN: 626-4894 or 081-568-4894.
April 10: Spouses Day Out On Wednesday, April 10, the USO is offering spouses a 10 percent discount card and roundtrip transportation to “La Reggia” Designer Outlet in Marcianise, the largest shopping outlet in Southern Italy. There is a €3 bus fee. Trip attendees should plan to depart Support Site by 9:45 a.m. and return no later than 2 p.m. For full details and to sign up, contact the USO at DSN: 629-4903 or 081-811-4903.
April 12: Girl Scouts Camporee Registration Deadline All girls (including non-Girl Scout members in grades K-12) in the Naples community are invited to register for the Girl Scouts 2013 Camporee at Carney Park. The registration deadline is Friday, April 12; the camping trip is scheduled for April 19-21. Activities will include lessons on camping skills, first aid and fire safety. For more information, email the event coordinator at girlscouteventscoordinator@ gmail.com.
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April 13: Support Site Power Outage Scheduled (Industrial Loop) A power outage is scheduled from 5:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. at Support Site on Saturday, April 13. It will impact most non-housing facilities and enable the completion of required maintenance. Industrial buildings including the Navy Exchange, Commissary, library, community center, Fitness Forum, Navy Lodge, Mini Mart, bowling center and Auto Hobby Shop will be impacted. Senior Officer Quarters will also be impacted. For more information on how the outage might affect specific offices, stores, or services, see the Announced Services/ Limited Services section of PAO Notes or contact the locations directly.
April 15/16: Author Lisa Fantio’s Book Signings The author, Lisa Fantino, is scheduled to greet fans and sign autographs at the Navy Exchange from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. on Monday, April 15. She’ll also appear at the Support Site library from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. on Tuesday, April 16. Those attending a signing will have a chance to purchase a copy of her new book, “Amalfi Blue: lost & found in the south of Italy.” For more information, call DSN: 629-4004 or 081-811-4004.
April 17: Self Defense Demonstration at Capo A registered instructor from the British Combat Association is scheduled to conduct a self-defense demonstration, Wednesday, April 17, as part of a series of events coordinated by the Fleet and Family Support Center (FFSC) for Sexual Assault Awareness Month. The demonstration will be held at noon at Capo FitZone. An additional demonstration will be held at noon on Saturday, April 27 at Support
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Site’s Central Park. For more information, contact FFSC’s Mark Malogrino at DSN: 629-6545 or 081811-6545.
A monthly class on newborn care (bundling, diapering and bathing), feeding, baby health, and safety is scheduled to be held Thursday, April 18 from 9 a.m. to noon. The class is open to U.S. military and NATO ID cardholders and will be held in the Navy Marine Corps Relief Society (NMCRS) office located in room G-16 of the Admin II building at Capo. To register for the class and for more information, call NMCRS at DSN: 626-3913 or 081-568-3913.
April 18: Navy College Office to Administer ACT The Navy College Office is scheduled to administer the ACT on Thursday, April 18. The college office offers a version of the ACT that does not require an essay. The test will also be administered on Thursday, May 23. The SAT will be administered on Thursday, June 20. Test scores are typically returned to Naples six to eight weeks after the test date. For more information, call the college office at DSN: 6266678/6681 or 081-568-6678/6681. You can also send an email to nco.naples@eu.navy.mil.
April 19: Earth Day Celebration NSA Naples will celebrate Earth Day 2013 in Village Forum Square at Support Site on Friday, April 19. Festivities are scheduled from 4:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. and will include a bounce house and activity booth for kids as well as a recycled art exhibit. MWR will sponsor 1-mile and 5K fun runs; participates will be able to register at 4:30 p.m. The Earth Day celebration will also feature a variety of food options (e.g., hotdogs, hamburgers, burritos, Filipino cuisine, baked goods, etc.). For more event details and to enter art work in the recycled art exhibit, contact the NSA Naples Environmental Division at DSN: 6266706/1669 or 081-568-6706/1669.
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Dying Town to Charge Entry Fee Civita di Bagnoregio is a small town founded by Etruscans about 2,500 years ago located 145 km north of Rome. The small town, also known as “the dying town,” is facing geological collapse, leaving buildings structurally endangered. Some access roads to the town are threatened by the continuing erosion of the ground underneath the town itself which is made up of volcanic tuff. Many parts of the town are at risk of collapsing. There are only 15 residents who live there but the number jumps to more than 100 during the summer. The mayor of the town has decided to require visitors to pay an 3 euro admission ticket to help finance the most urgent repairs. Regional funds will finance the reinforcement of the main bridge leading to the town.
Italy Bans Electronic Cigarette Sales to Minors Italy announced the ban of selling electronic cigarettes to minors due to the high dose of nicotine inhaled when using this product. The rule will go into effect April 23 and according to a study ordered by the health ministry, the level of nicotine consumed exceeds the recommended level established by the European Food Safety Authority.
Many try to stop smoking using the electronic cigarette, which has become popular across Italy with a number of outlets dedicated to the product. The ban for minors is scheduled to run until Oct. 31, but there is the possibility that it will be extended as more studies will be made to investigate the side effects of the product. The electronic cigarette was put on the market in China in 2003 as an alternative to tobacco which kills nearly six million people each year. Several countries banned the cigarette which has no proof it helps smokers to stop their addiction.
McDonald’s in Italy to Reduce Prices The American fast food McDonald’s in Italy announced Tuesday that it is reducing the price of its popular hamburger due to the country’s economic crisis. Its flagship product now costs 90 cents. The signature sandwich is the second best-seller after the Big Mac and will costs less than a cup of coffee, without changing its recipe or quality, according to McDonald’s.
Italy’s Famous Greek Warrior Statues Italy’s famous ancient Greek warrior statues, the Riace Bronzes from 460-450 BC are still housed in the
T HE I NSIDE P AGE … FOR FLEET AND FAMILY SUPPORT CENTER (FFSC) EVENTS, SEE PAGE 5.
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Calabria regional government. They were moved for museum renovations. Since they were moved to Palazzo Campanella, the regional council headquarters, they have been visited by an estimated 100,000 people. They are placed in reclining position and still await the renovations of the city’s National Archeological Museum where they used to live. The renovations should be done by the end of this year or the beginning of the next, according to official sources. The restoration of the statues ended in 2011 and they are now kept in a micro-climatized hall. The only previous time they were allowed out since they were discovered in the sea off Reggio more than 40 years ago, was the sold out tour in Rome, Florence and Milan in 1981.
House Speaker’s Office Announces Pay and Spending Cuts The Italian House Speaker Laura Boldrini and her Senate counterpart Pietro Grasso announced that they would take 30 percent voluntary pay cuts and give up their government apartments in order to set an example. The House Speaker’s office announced its 8.5 million euro spending cuts which includes a 25 percent reduction for secretarial staff, general expenditure and telephone budgets.
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED THE NAPLES OVERSEAS SUPPORT CLUB (NOSC) seeks members to serve as volunteers in its Thrift Store. When the store is open, volunteers are needed to help with storing, merchandising, bagging, and running the cash register. When the store is closed, help is needed preparing the store for shopping. Store hours: Tuesday and Thursday from 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. and Wednesday from 47 p.m. All volunteers are required to attend a training session prior to assisting. Email noscitaly@gmail.com to sign up for training. FLEET AND FAMILY SUPPORT CENTER is looking for volunteers to assist in the event of an emergency. Volunteers could be called upon if families are relocated to Support Site due to a natural disaster or similar emergency that exceeds what the FFSC staff can support. Volunteers may greet families, inquire about needs, organize supplies, complete paperwork, etc. Being on the list does not obligate anyone to a future event. If you are interested in volunteering for this, please call 081-811-6372 or email FFSCNSANaplesItaly@eu.navy.mil. CLUB BEYOND is searching for volunteers to serve as Adult Leaders. Leaders assist in planning, setup and conducting small group meetings with students in grades 7 through 12. Leadership training lasts a month. If interested, please contact Arturo Paulino at apaulino@clubbeyond.org for an appointment. NAPLES HIGH SCHOOL MUSIC BOOSTERS seeks 2012-2013 board members. For more information, e-mail matthew.ukleja@gmail.com. THE AMERICAN SOCCER CLUB (ASC) OF NAPOLI is looking for qualified coaches. Those interested in coaching should e-mail doc@ ascnapoli.com. NAVY-MARINE CORPS RELIEF SOCIETY OPERATION CLIP & SAVE (coupons): 081-568-3913. NAVY LEAGUE OF THE U.S./NAPLES COUNCIL is seeking board members. Contact Betty Reese at 081-526-8051 or breese@cybernet.it. NAPLES AMERICAN RED CROSS (ARC) NEEDS VOLUNTEER INSTRUCTORS. ARC needs volunteer instructors for various courses. Those interested in becoming instructors can contact the ARC office at 081-568-4788. ANIMALS WITHOUT LIMITS (AWL) is searching for volunteers who want to help at our Animal Hospice in Lago Patria. We also need volunteers for different projects on the Support Site base. For more information, please contact us at awlrescueteam@gmail.com or director@animalswithoutlimits.com. ATTENTION PHOTOGRAPHERS! Are you interested in taking photos of Naples Elementary School students during the 2012-2013 school year? Contact Dr. Johnson at 081-811-4159 or donita.Johnson@ eu.dodea.edu. TUTORING OPPORTUNITY Do you want to work hands-on with college-oriented students? Do you want to make a difference in a student's life? Naples Middle/High School is looking for motivated community members with college experience to become AVID (Advancement Via Individual Determination) tutors. Training will be provided. Please contact Vice Principal David Martin at david.martin@eu.dodea.edu or AVID Counselor Joseph Selina at selina.joseph@eu.dodea.edu. NAPLES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL PTA is searching for people who want to lead the PTA during the 2012-2013 school year. PTA board members are elected every year and committee chairs are appointed every year. If you are interested in a board or chair position, please e-mail Angel Neese at itwife2000@yahoo.com.
ONGOING/ON THE HORIZON NATO LIONS RUGBY CLUB is looking for new players. All abilities wanted. Practice is held every Wednesday at Carney Park at 5:45 p.m. Show up with shoes, shorts and a mouth guard. Training and development will be provided. If you have any questions, email Mark Woodall or co-manager Andrew Bohnsack at markwoodall82@hotmail.co.uk or andrew.bohnsack@gmail.com. NAPLES OVERSEAS SUPPORT CLUB (NOSC) is seeking individuals as board members in 2013-2014 for a variety of events and positions. Join Us! If you want to volunteer or need information on what is available, email noscitaly@gmail.com or go to www.noscitaly.com CLUB BEYOND is a youth group run by Naval Support Activity Naples Religious Ministries. Club Beyond is open to children in grades 7 through 12, and meets Wednesdays at 5:30 p.m. in the Chapel Fellowship Hall at the Support Site. For more information, please contact Arturo at apaulino@clubbeyond.org. WOMEN, INFANTS, CHILDREN (WIC) OVERSEAS PROGRAM is offered at NSA Naples. Women who are pregnant, breastfeeding, postpartum or have an infant or child under the age of five may qualify for the program. WIC Overseas is a nutrition education program that provides nutritious supplemental foods. Contact WIC Overseas at 081-811-4962. THE NAPLES AREA SECOND CLASS PETTY OFFICERS ASSOCIATION is a newly founded association that meets twice a month and discusses upcoming community outreach opportunities and charity events. For more information, contact IT2 Pablo Baez at DSN 626-6141 or MA2 Michael Bradley DSN 626-5595. NAPOLI NATION FAN CLUB is a group that helps community members attend SSC Napoli soccer games, promotes intercultural relations and provides SSC Napoli information to the community. Membership benefits include SSC Napoli gear, discounted tickets and entry to Napoli Nation functions. FMI, visit www.facebook.com/groups/USASSCNapoli. BOY SCOUT TROOP 007 holds troop meetings every Monday from 6:30 to 8 p.m. in the Support Site Community Center. E-mail the Scoutmaster at 007troop@gmail.com or visit the website at sites.google.com/site/boyscouttroop007naples.
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america’s Cup races lead april Neapolitan events
International sailboats on the Bay of Naples for the America’s Cup World Series Races that Naples hosted in April 2012. The renowned sporting event returns to the city April 16-21 with regattas leading up to the 2013 America’s Cup Races July 4 - Aug. 30 in San Francisco. (Photo by J. Freed) By Lou Freed
The Bay of Naples’ panoramic view has lured tourists to the city and has served as a venue for major sporting events. The upcoming America’s Cup races can be viewed from the bay’s shores and the Mediterranean Shipping Company’s (MSC) brand new cruise ship, Preziosa, will call on the Port of Naples through fall this year, both of which the city hopes will help promote its rich cultural heritage and natural beauties. On a musical note, the San Carlo Theater has programmed a Richard Wagner opera with a sailing theme to honor the composer as well as underscore the return of the sport this season. Read on for more happenings this month.
America’s Cup World Series Races Renowned sporting event returns to Naples April 16-21 The America's Cup World Series (ACWS) began in 2011 as a series of races leading up to
the 2013 America’s Cup July 4 to Aug. 30 in San Francisco. The events include the Louis Vuitton Cup (America’s Cup Challenger Series), Red Bull Youth America’s Cup and America’s Cup Finals. Naples hosted the ACWS races in April last year, providing a thrilling show for the approximate 500,000 spectators as they cheered on the eventual winner -- the Prada-sponsored Luna Rossa Italian entry. This year, nine teams including Oracle, Luna Rossa, Artemis Racing White, J. P. Morgan BAR, Energy, Emirates and China will again compete for the ACWS leadership. The Naples races will be close enough to view from the shore along the Mergellina waterfront near the U.S. Consulate. The AC45 catamarans used in the races are truly built for speed and close racing, generating a lot of adrenalin for sailors and excitement for fans of the sport. For more information and a map of the race course, take a look at www.americascup.com and www.acnapoli.org.
Italy and Beyond Lou Freed is a regular contributing culture and travel columnist for Panorama. She has traveled and cruised Lou Freed extensively in the Mediterranean and Northern Europe. Her monthly column offers cultural and travel insights locally and further afield.
Opera San Carlo Theater commemorates Richard Wagner bicentenary with ‘Flying Dutchman’ A signature opera in the artistic career of the composer born in Leipzig, Germany, the work has been praised as a groundbreaking composition for the complexity of its theme. It recounts a legendary captain, who has been cursed to sail on his ghost ship through judgment day unless he meets and marries a faithful woman. Wagner once cited the work was inspired by his experience on stormy seas while sailing to London in the summer of 1839. The production comes to Naples from the Fondazione Teatro Comunale di Bologna with costumes and sets designed by Jannis Kokkos. On the podium will be Maestro Stefan Anton Reck. Performances are slated April 1928. To book online, visit www. teatrosancarlo.it
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Artichokes abound this month and two Campanian towns beckon to join their celebrations of the thistle-like flowerheads with gastronomical stands and entertainment. Preturo in Avellino province will hold its festivities on April 25-28 while Capaccio-Paestum in Salerno province will fete on April 24-May 1. (Photo by J. Freed)
MSC’s newest ship calls on Port of Naples through fall Following MSC Preziosa’s christening in Genoa with Naples-born Sophia Loren as its godmother, the latest addition to the Fantasia-class of the MSC fleet recently made her debut call to the Port of Naples while on its maiden Western Mediterranean voyage. As tradition goes, during
panorama april 5, 2013 the stop, invited representatives of local authorities and the city exchanged commemorative plaques with Preziosa’s Captain Giuliano Bossi and Leonardo Massa, MSC’s Italian Market Manager. Naples, as well as Barcelona, Marseille and others, will be on the ship’s Mediterranean itinerary through October. The spectacular ship can accommodate nearly 4,400 guests and boasts new amenities when compared to its sister ships, Fantasia, Splendida and Divina. Among the recent elements is the water slide “Vertigo,” the longest ever installed on a cruise ship. For more info on MSC cruises, visit www.msccruises.com/ or stop by ITT at Capo or Support Site.
Gastronomy Two Campanian towns invite to their celebration of artichokes. Preturo, a part of Montoro Inferiore in Avellino province, beckons all to join the festival April 25-28. Event organizers mentioned villagers work together, honoring the thistlelike flowerheads along with promoting their local culinary delights. The 2013 program and menu will soon be posted at http://carciofo.preturo.it/. However, just reading about the festival’s 2012 artichokebased dishes on the website induces mouthwatering anticipation. Capaccio-Paestum of Salerno province will also celebrate their beloved crop from April 24 to May 1 with attractions organized by the Santa Maria Goretti cultural association. Gastronomical stands and entertainment await visitors during the event. Visit www.festadelcarciofo.it/ index.asp for more details. Artichokes can be thinly sliced and served raw like beef carpaccio, grilled or used as a condiment for lasagna, risotto, parmigiana and meatballs. There are several websites with preparation and cooking ideas for the vegetable, and
Fleet and Family Support Center Events this Week
The San Carlo Theater will commemorate Richard Wagner’s bicentenary with ‘Flying Dutchman’ April 19-28. The signature opera in the artistic career of the composer born in Leipzig, Germany has been praised as a groundbreaking achievement for its theme complexity. (Photo courtesy of Wikimedia Commons)
www.starchefs. com/features/ artichokes/html/index.shtm is just the beginning. Finally, bordering Capaccio is Paestum’s archaeological site with splendid Greek temple remains as well as a museum with world-class frescoes and artifacts that should not be missed.
Archaeology ‘Archaeological Meetings’ at Naples National Museum Once a week through June, Campanian archeologists and experts will give free talks (in Italian only) on Campanian digs and related subjects at the museum. Participation is included in the entry ticket, but bookings are required through Lucia Emilio at 081 4422270/2273. The schedule this month is as follows: • April 4 – “Abitare in Magna Grecia. Organizzazione e metodi di lettura dello spazio domestico”
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From the Fleet and Family Support Center
For more information about local Fleet and Family Support Center (FFSC) events, visit www.facebook.com/NaplesFFSC.
UPCOMING FFSC NAPLES EVENTS
(Living in Ancient Greece: Organization and Methods of Domestic Space Interpretation) by Luigi Cicala • April 11 – “Archeologia dei vini in Campania” (Archaeology of Wines in Campania) by Flavio Castaldo • April 18 – “La villa romana del Castello di Baia: dallo scavo all'allestimento” (The Roman Villa of the Baia Castle: From Excavation to Organization) by Paola Miniero • April 24 – “Le religioni dei Pompeiani” (The Religions of Pompeiians) by Vincenzina Castiglione Morelli This program is a good opportunity to enrich your ability in the language. Alternatively, bring a friend. Talks begin at 3 p.m. More information can be found at http://sbanap.campaniabeniculturali.it/. Click on “eventi,” then “incontri.” Buon divertimento!
Call 081-811-6372 for more information or to register • April 5: Legal Assistance, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. (appointments only), Support Site FFSC. • April 8: Neapolitan Espresso, 10 a.m. to noon, Support Site FFSC. • April 9: Easy Italian, 9 a.m. to noon, Support Site FFSC. • April 9: Employment Opportunities in Naples: 9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m., Support Site FFSC. • April 9: Al-Anon Support Group, 6 p.m. to 7 p.m., Support Site FFSC. • April 9: Alateen Support Group (ages 12-18), 6 p.m. to 7 p.m., Support Site FFSC • April 10: Credit and Debt Management, 9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m., Support Site FFSC. • April 10: Choices (Managing Your Anger), 2 p.m. to 4 p.m., Support Site FFSC. • April 11: Smooth Move, 8 a.m. to noon, Support Site Community Center. • April 11: Ombudsman Assembly Meeting, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., Support Site FFSC. • April 15–19: Transition GPS (TAP) Workshop – Pre – Separation, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Support Site FFSC. • April 15: Cultural Tips, 9 a.m. to 10 a.m., Support Site TLA Coffee Shop.
Energy Conservation Office Energy Facts: From the NSA Naples Energy Management Team - Computer monitors use 60 percent of all computer power. - Only 10 percent of people turn off their monitor when they leave their desk for 30 minutes. - If you leave your monitor on all night, you waste enough energy to microwave 6 dinners. - Say your office has 10 PC monitors left on tonight, you’ll waste enough energy to run eight dishwasher loads and 13 washing machine loads. - The average computer waste 35.5 watts when in standby. - The average “On mode” for a computer is 82.2 watts, and the average “Passive standby” is 35.5 watts. Therefore, the average computer uses 43% of its total energy on standby. - The average “On mode” for a laptop is 34.1 watts, and the average “Passive standby” is 16.5 watts. Therefore, a laptop uses 48.4% of its total energy on standby.
Individual Force Protection Plans Personnel planning on traveling outside of Italy (except to the United States or U.S. territories) should contact their chain of command’s Antiterrorism/Force Protection (ATFP) Division 30 days prior to their planned departure. The ATFP office will review the request and will notify you of all requirements that must be fulfilled prior to travel. Note that some countries have additional entry requirements which require more processing time than 30 days. Contact your ATFP division as soon as possible in order to assist you in meeting all requirements. You can contact the NSA Naples ATFP office by any of the following means. Phone: 081-568-5525/5595; E-mail: M-NA-NSASEC-ATdivision-GS@eu.navy.mil Or visit the office in the Capodichino Security Precinct, Bldg. 403, open from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday.
Following MSC Preziosa’s christening in Genoa with Naples-born Sophia Loren as its godmother, the ship recently made a debut call on the Port of Naples while on its maiden Western Mediterranean voyage. Naples will be on the itinerary of the latest addition to the Fantasia-class of the MSC fleet through October. (Photo by J. Freed)
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Scrub Your Record How to Review Your Record in Preparation for the CPO Selection Board By MC1 Jen Blake, Defense Media Activity Electronic Technician 1st Class Eric Jones almost wasn’t allowed to retire. As he reached the end of his 20 years of service, Jones submitted a fleet reserve request, and he already had his intent to retire message approved. He was shocked when he read a message from the fleet reserve desk saying he still owed the Navy 18 months of service. Baffled by this information, Jones asked his command career counselor aboard USS Wasp (LHD 1), Navy Counselor 1st Class Tammy Scott, to take a look at his record. It didn't take her long to find the problem. Jones had an unauthorized absence (UA) court memorandum in his record dating back to 1998. But it wasn't him. It was another Eric Jones. Not only was this document affecting his ability to retire when he wanted to, but it was also probably a key factor in why he hadn't been selected for promotion to chief petty officer (CPO). "He never really did ask any questions about why he wasn't making chief," said Scott. "But once he saw that UA document in his record he thought, 'Maybe that's why I'm not a chief.'" And he's probably right. Sailors who don't check their records are probably making the biggest mistake they can make when going up for the CPO selection board.
ESR vs. OMPF What a lot Sailors don't realize is the CPO selection board doesn't look at the electronic service record (ESR) found on the Navy Standard Integrated Personnel System at https:// nsips.nmci.navy.mil. Board members look at the official military personnel file (OMPF), which can be accessed on Bupers Online, or BOL at https://www.bol.navy.mil. "The ESR is a replacement for the field service record that was once held at all the [personnel support detachments] and personnel offices," said James Giger, the head of the records management policy branch at Navy Personnel Command (NPC). "It was developed before we eliminated the field service record so we would have an automated input source to create documents to come into the OPMF and to put data into the ESR for the local commands to have access to it immediately. The OMPF, on the other hand, is your official permanent record. Those are the documents that go before selection boards. Those are the documents that are used by the detailers and most of the other branches here at NPC." Giger also pointed out that since the OMPF is a permanent personnel record, it is maintained forever. It's kept at NPC for 62 years, and then it's retired to the National Personnel Records Center. That means veterans will be able to access it long after they leave the service. "When we created the ESR, we did not anticipate commands having access to the OMPF like they do today," said Giger. "So we created the ESR with the thought that ... local commands could get all the data they need without having to look at documents. Over the years, we've been able to create an application for them to view the OMPF, but the ESR is still quick and handy."
Sailor Responsibilities While Sailors trust personnel offices and other authorities to submit documents on their behalf, it is ultimately the responsibility of each individual Sailor to verify the accu-
racy of his or her own record. Accidents happen, and documents are sometimes lost or filed incorrectly. "It's a common mistake. Someone didn't screen their record correctly and missed something that should have been in there. It's a competitive system. No one should take for granted that paperwork has been submitted on their behalf correctly," said Force Master Chief Petty Officer Jon Port, force master chief for Naval Education and Training Command. One way to make corrections easier is to keep copies of all qualifications and award citations or certificates, so if a missing document is discovered, it can be remedied much quicker than having to go back to a previous command and asking them to dig up old paperwork. "I tell even the most junior Sailors, every qual you get, keep a copy because we focus so much on the ESR, but if the info doesn't get transferred, it isn't getting into your OMPF. Make sure every qual you get is in your record," said Navy Counselor 1st Class Celena Curry, a career counselor on board USS Leyte Gulf. "Check your record regularly, especially on a ship because of the number of quals you can get, at least once a month. Don't just assume - verify," warned Scott. "I look in my ESR and OMPF to make sure everything is documented. I look at it constantly, even when there are no changes to make sure nothing crazy is in there." Scott also advised that keeping records updated and accurate is ultimately less stressful for Sailors because they won't have to go through the trouble of submitting a letter to the CPO selection board every year, since Sailors are only required to submit a letter if documents are missing. Sailors should also have their records evaluated by a third party, preferably someone who has successfully been through the selection board process. Having a mentor from the chief's mess parse through a board package is invaluable. "Having someone at your command review your package is critical. We feel like we can take care of ourselves. Have your command master chief, command career counselor and yeoman verify the format," said Port.
Things to Check for: - Evaluations, making sure there is continuity. - Any missing awards. - Qualifications Page 4, or Record of Qualifications.
What to Do if Your Record Isn't Correct: Make a copy of the missing document and mail it in to the appropriate organization. Follow up to ensure the document was received. - Go to BOL, click "OMPF," a page pops up and under "For Official Military Personnel File" there are instructions for corrections and updates. Refer to MILPERSMAN 1070 series and BUPERSINST 1070.27 for specifics on where to send certain documents. - If you need to submit a package to the CPO selection board, make sure to review the instructions. To view a sample letter to the board, a sample cover letter and the selection board mailing address, go to: http://www. public.navy.mil/ bupersnpc/ Pages/default.aspx. Click on the "Boards" tab in the top left, then "Active Duty Enlisted," and "General Information." The required formats for these letters are found at the bottom of the page.
Aircrewman Tactical Helicopter 1st Class Wade Trainer, the operations and aircrew leading petty officer at Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron 35 (HSM-35), made board the first time he took the CPO exam in 2012. He found he had a duplicate Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal in his OMPF. Trainer followed the proper channels, wrote a letter to have the duplicate removed, and never received a response. A year later, the duplicate NAM is still in his record. Even though he admitted he never followed up on the request, he also never received a reply saying, "You did something wrong when you made the request and you need to resubmit it." "I didn't understand why we had NSIPS and OMPF, and how everything in NSIPS and NDAWS could be correct, but my OMPF was wrong. I didn't understand where the disconnect was," said Trainer. But this year, Trainer knows what he needs to do. "I looked at my record this year. I still have the same issues as last time, so I'll probably send off another request to have it fixed. And I received two NAMs that I know aren't going to be in, so I'm already prepared to send them off to the board," said Trainer.
NDAWS The Navy Department Awards Web Services (NDAWS) is the authoritative data source for personal awards which are NAMs or higher. In January, NAVADMIN 016/13 announced changes to the way personal awards are entered into the OMPF. Previously, Sailors were unable to submit their awards directly to their OMPF. They had to be submitted by their command to NDAWS. With the release of the NAVADMIN, Sailors can now send in copies of their award citations for their OMPF, but only if the award is already reflected in NDAWS. If a Sailor has an award accurately recorded in NDAWS, but not in their OMPF, they should mail a clean copy of the citation or certificate to PERS-313 at: Navy Personnel Command PERS-313 5720 Integrity Drive Millington, TN 38055-3130 The service member's full social should be written or typed in the upper right hand corner. Awarding authorities now send citations and certificates to their appropriate NDAWS coordinator, who will then automatically submit the documents to PERS-313 for entry into the Sailor's OMPF. Additionally, if a Sailor submits a letter to the CPO selection board that includes awards missing from the Sailor's OMPF, NPC will automatically add those awards to the OMPF four to six weeks after the board has adjourned, as long as those awards are reflected in NDAWS. If an award is not in NDAWS, the service member should contact their current command's NDAWS coordinator. A list of NDAWS coordinators is available at https://awards.navy.mil.
The Bottom Line: Each Sailor should take ownership of his or her record. The instructions to make corrections exist, but they need to be read carefully. "My advice is to review everything in detail. Don't rush through it. Read it. You could have someone else's eval in there. That's happened," said Port. Port also emphasized that it's never too early, and a Sailor is never too senior, to check your records.
Installations Conduct Exercise Reliant Defense 2013 By MC1 Collin Turner, Navy Region Europe, Africa and Southwest Asia Public Affairs
Sailors from Naval Region Europe, Africa and Southwest Asia installations took part in Exercise Reliant Defense 2013 (RD-13), March 25-27. RD-13 is a region-wide force protection exercise designed to improve the ability of regional installations to simultaneously maintain continuity of operations, meet operational support requirements and respond to anti-terrorism/force protection challenges. “It is important to conduct these exercises because they provide a rare opportunity for subject matter experts at each echelon to communicate directly with each other,” said Steven Ursell, Naval Support Activity Naples’ Installation Training Officer. U.S. Navy forces must be prepared to deal with a full spectrum of threats. “Effectively communicating emerging threats and focusing combined capabilities requires realistic and challenging largescale exercises,” said Ursell. “RD-13 encourages two-way communication, helps leaders identify shortfalls, and clarifies shore-based support missions.” Participating commands and installations include Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Combined Task Force Shore Battle Space, Explosive Ordnance Disposal Mobile Unit (EODMU) 8, U.S. Naval Air Station, Sigonella, U.S. Naval Support Activity (NSA) Bahrain, NSA Naples, NSA Rota and NSA Souda Bay.
Crime report for March 25 to March 31 From the NSA Naples Command Investigative Division
This past week, the Naples community reported three off-base home break-ins, one robbery and one stolen vehicle. Two of the home break-ins occurred in Lago Patria and one in Licola. Two home break-in victims stated that after returning from out of town, they noticed windows open or broken with the interior in disarray. One victim reported multiple missing items while the other was unable to determine exactly what was missing from his residence. The third home break-in victim reported waking up in the middle of the night and noticing his bathroom window was broken. Things in his residence were in disarray and several items were reported missing. A robbery was reported in Agnano that occurred March 24. The victim stated that while waiting at a red light, a motorcyclist approached and grabbed her wrist watch. After a brief struggle, her watch broke and the motorcyclist drove off. A stolen vehicle was reported in Gricignano March 30. The victim stated while at a friend’s house, she parked and secured her vehicle on the street for approximately four hours. Upon returning to the area, she noticed the vehicle was missing. We would like to remind the communities that this time of the year, the road conditions can be slippery due to increase in rain and cold weather. When driving, be mindful of other drivers around you and leave sufficient amount of space between you and other vehicles. Remember that you need more time and distance to stop you vehicle when the pavement is wet.
FFSC Tip of the Week: Stress Management From the Fleet and Family Support Center
Stress is a fact of life, and the Navy's culture presents some unique stressors of its own. Measure the effect of the stressors in your lives against the symptoms and behaviors of the Operational Stress Control (OSC) Continuum Model and find out the ways to create a work and life strategy to get yourself to a healthier zone.
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MC Naples Deactivation
After more than forty years of service to the Alliance, Allied Maritime Command Naples cased its colors following the transfer of its responsibility to NATO's new Maritime Command located in Northwood, United Kingdom. (Photo courtesy of MC Naples Public Affairs)
From Allied Maritime Command Naples Public Affairs After more than forty years of service to the Alliance, Allied Maritime Command Naples (MC Naples) cased its colors, March 27, following the transfer of its responsibility to NATO’s new Maritime Command located in Northwood, United Kingdom. Vice Adm. Rinaldo Veri, as last commander of MC Naples, relinquished his command, hauled down his flag and proclaimed the deactivation of MC Naples during a ceremony presided over by Adm. Bruce W. Clingan, commander of Allied Joint Force Command Naples, as senior NATO representative. On behalf of the president of Campania Region, Prof. Guido Trombetti was present as well as the Honorable Luigi De Magistris, mayor of Naples. Commanders and representatives of allied Navies together with local military, civilian and religious authorities attended the event. The ceremony was conducted on the Isle of Nisida where units from the Standing NATO Maritime Group 1 (SNMG1) were anchored in the Gulf of Pozzuoli. Clingan thanked Naples in his remarks for its gracious hospitality over the years. Then he wished to emphasize that this was a transition and not a closure. “The disestablishment of MC Naples, the command, does not signal the end of its roles and missions, rather it is an important demonstration of NATO’s willingness to adapt while guaranteeing the enduring security imperative that this command was designed to address continues to be addressed,” said Clingan. “For over sixty years, from the eastern shores of the African continent to the strait of Gibraltar, from the Gulf of Sirte to the northern reaches of the Adriatic and all the water space in between, NATO Maritime Forces on, under and above the sea, have contributed immeasurably to the safety and security of the Alliance and our partners,” said Veri. “I am also very proud to state that over the past two years, the men and women of Maritime Command Naples, represented today by the officers and enlisted personnel standing in rank before you have continued this legacy of excellence in the maritime domain.” The event also marked the ceremonial closure of the headquarters’ two supporting entities, Allied Submarine Forces South, commanded by Rear Adm. Fritz Roegge and Navy and Maritime Air Naples, commanded by Rear Adm. Tony Gaiani. At the November 2010 Lisbon Summit, NATO leaders endorsed a new Strategic Concept, which states that the Alliance will “engage in a process of continual reform, to streamline structures, improve working methods and maximize efficiency.” This restructuring included the establishment of a single NATO maritime headquarters in Northwood, United Kingdom. On Dec. 1, 2012 a NATO-wide transition day took place and Maritime Command, Northwood (MARCOM) formally assumed its new authorities. A four-month transition period followed, including the handover of command of Operation Active Endeavour. This process culminated March 27 with the deactivation of MC Naples, ending more than 60 years of a maritime headquarters presence in the Mediterranean region.
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In the Spotlight LT MARK GREEN Diligent and hardworking are two words that describe Lt. Mark Green. A native of Jackson, Mississippi, Green joined the Navy via the University of Pennsylvania's Naval Reserve Officer Training Corps program. Subsequently, he spent three years in the aviation community as an F/A-18E/F Super Hornet pilot. After a lateral transfer to the Medical Service Corps, Green was accepted into the highly selective Masters of Health Administration Program at Baylor University and completed a health care administrative residency at the world-renowned Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota. Green enjoys traveling through Europe with his wife Abigail and a regular game of racquetball. However, Green can most often be found hard at work as a Business Manager at USNH Naples. He quickly built a strong reputation, leading to a competitive selection as the Command Evaluator and an Executive Steering Committee Facilitator. His strong work with the command evaluation program was recently highlighted by the Medical Inspector General as one of the best programs in Navy Medicine.
HM2 ADRIANA TAIZAN Hospital Corpsman 2nd Class Adriana Taizan, from Los Angeles, reported to United States Naval Hospital (USNH) Naples in September 2011. Taizan is the Work Center Supervisor for the Operational Medical Fleet Liaison Services Office. Her customer service network capabilities span Military Treatment Facilities throughout the European, United States Pacific, and Eastern regions. She has quickly become the subject matter expert for the Medical Evacuations (MEDEVAC) program. Taizan also assists with the management of an annual budget of more than $1.6 million, arranging for specialty and urgent patient transports to various military treatment facilities throughout the 2nd, 5th and 6th Fleet areas of responsibility. A mission-oriented sailor, Taizan serves as an Assistant Command Fitness Leader, dedicating more than 30 hours to the USNH command fitness enhancement program. In her spare time, Taizan is actively working towards her Associates Degree in General Education. Her favorite quote is, “Keep your face to the sunshine and you cannot see a shadow,” by Helen Keller.
IS2 TREVOR HANSEN Intelligence Specialist 2nd Class Trevor Hansen is the current Intel Plans and Analysis leading petty officer and Africa Counter-Terrorism Analyst. He assists the Intelligence Watch Officer and volunteered for NSA Naples’ auxiliary security force to support base security. He volunteers as an umpire for School-Age Care youth baseball games. Hansen’s goals are to obtain his enlisted information dominance warfare specialist qualification, complete his bachelor’s degree and be accepted to the Seaman to Admiral21 program.
Spring into Action as a Ready Navy Family From Navy Installations Command Public Affairs
For many, spring brings a resurgence of energy and activity with the milder temperatures. It is a perfect time to practice your family emergency plan and to re-evaluate and restock your emergency supply kit for the changing season. Although winter storms are becoming a fading memory, it is important to remember that weather and other hazards can be unpredictable. So spring into action as a Ready Navy Family and be ready for any hazard. • Be and Stay Informed: Learn about hazards that are common in spring months and most likely to happen in your area. The Ready Navy website "Be and Stay Informed" tabs offer specific instructions, information, and resources you may need to know regarding floods, tornadoes, man-made hazards, and emergency actions. Learn what you should know if you need to evacuate or take shelter in your home. • Make a Plan: As a family, make and refine your emergency plan so that everyone in the family understands what to do, where to go, and what to take in the event of any emergency. Practice your plan by conducting a drill where all family members must gather at your designated meeting place, exiting by various doors. Your emergency plan should also include how your family will communicate with each other, particularly if normal communication methods, such as phone lines or cell towers, are out. Road conditions and other hazards can limit ease of
movement. Have a contact person outside the area who each member of the family can notify that they are safe, if separated. Place a call to your designated contact person to be sure he or she is willing to serve in that role. The Ready Navy website provides printable forms and contact cards to guide you in your planning. • Build a Kit: The best way to prepare for the unexpected is to have on hand one or more emergency kits that include enough water and non-perishable supplies for every family member to survive at least three days. Keep a kit prepared at home, and consider having kits in your car, at work, and a portable version in your home ready to take with you. These kits will enable you and your family to respond to any emergency more effectively. Make a game of kit building with your children. One idea is to have your children go on a scavenger hunt to find and gather necessary supplies around your house. Make note of items you are missing and shop together at your local installation commissary and NEX to complete your kit. History shows that children who are involved and informed with emergency planning are better able to react safely in an emergency. For information about Ready Navy and tips, forms, and guidance to be prepared for and stay informed about all hazards, visit www.ready.navy.mil. Ready Navy is a CNIC-sponsored emergency preparedness program.
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M ORE I NSIDE P AGE … ONGOING/ON THE HORIZON continued SAIL WITH THE NAPLES NATO YACHT CLUB (NNYC) AMERICAN TEAM. We are looking for Americans interested in participating in dinghy races sailed at the NNYC facilities on the island of Nisida. Experience not required. FMI, contact Bob & Shauna Bunnell at bunnellr54@gmail.com and bunnellshauna@aol.com SEVENTH DAY ADVENTIST WORSHIP SERVICE takes place Saturdays at Support Site Chapel from 9 a.m. to noon. The schedule is: Sabbath School lessons, 9:30 to 10:45 a.m.; songs and praise, 10:45 to 11 a.m.; Divine Service, 11 a.m. to noon. For more information, please contact Paolo Fleurant at 328194-6897 or naplesadventistsgroup@yahoo.com. NAPLES OFFICIALS ASSOCIATION NEEDS REFEREES Anyone interested should contact Nigel Alexander at 081-721-5413 or 346-680-3282 or by e-mail to nalexander@afsouth.nato.int. CONNECT THE TOTS CLUB unites families with children from newborn to pre-school age within the Naples military community. Club events include monthly coffee mornings and birthday parties, weekly playgroups, craft activities and more. For more information, visit www.meetup.com/ Connect-theTots-Club. PROTESTANT WOMEN OF THE CHAPEL (PWOC) meets every Tuesday morning at 9 a.m. in the Support Site Fellowship Hall (above the library) for food, friends and faith. There are six Bible studies to choose from, and childcare and nursery care to homeschoolers is free. CATHOLIC WOMEN OF THE CHAPEL meets monthly in the Support Site Fellowship Hall for prayer, fellowship, and learning. Child care provided. We also meet Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m. for Rosary and Thursdays at 9:30 a.m. for bible study. For more information, e-mail cwocnaples@gmail.com or check out our Facebook page: Catholic Women of the Chapel - NSA Naples, Italy. HARRY S. TRUMAN LODGE No. 649 meets 6:30 p.m. every 2nd and 4th Friday of the month at 6:30 p.m. FMI, contact Kevin Baker at 338-479-7023 or hst649sec@yahoo.com, or visit http://groups.yahoo.com/ group/HST649. PUBLIC SPEAKING WITH TOASTMASTERS The Naples Toastmasters Club meets the first and third Tuesdays of every month. Meetings are held at the Support Site Community Center at 6:30 p.m. FMI, contact the Toastmasters president at 342-010-6263. GAETA/NAPLES AREA GIRL SCOUTS Now accepting registration for the 2012-13 school year. We are still in need of leaders and co-leaders. Training and support provided. FMI, contact naplesgs@yahoo.com. FILIPINO-AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF NAPLES, ITALY meets at noon the first Sunday of every month at the Support Site Fellowship Hall. For more information, contact Ron Nacianceno at 081-568-1746 or 335-760-4446. Also check out the group’s Facebook page, Fil-Am Naples. THE U.S. MILITARY RETIREE ASSOCIATION OF SOUTHERN ITALY (USMRA-SI) is the only association in Southern Italy representing the interests of U.S. retired military personnel and their survivors. If you are not a member and are eligible, please join the USMRA-SI at usmra-si.tripod.com. Point of contact: Wylie Miller, 329-208-7315. THE NAPLES CHRISTIAN HOMESCHOOL ASSOCIATION meets every month to support families who have chosen to educate their own children. We offer weekly park/pool days, a moms’ night out and field trips to explore Bella Napoli and beyond! Interested? Need more information? Considering homeschooling? Please contact Natalie Mack at NPMack3@aol.com. MEDITATION SITTING GROUP is held from 7 to 7:30 p.m. every Monday at the side chapel at the Support Site. Newcomers should stop by at 6:30 p.m. Participation is free. FMI, e-mail Laura Hitchcock at laura.poodle@ gmail.com. REGISTER FOR GRADUATE DEGREE ON-SITE PROGRAMS Visit the University of Phoenix and the University of Oklahoma to learn what on-site degree programs are offered in the Naples area. UP is at 081-568-6670 and OU is at 081-568-6672. Both colleges have offices at Capodichino in the Admin II building. REGISTER FOR ON-SITE UNDERGRADUATE CLASSES Visit the colleges for more information about what classes and programs are offered. UMUC Maryland can be reached at 081-568-6673/74/75; Central Texas College is at 081-568-6761. CALLING ALL NAPLES NURSES! Please consider joining the Naples Area Nurses Association (NANA). NANA is an organization of nurses that work together to fundraise, participate in social events, and provide support throughout the U.S. Naval Hospital Naples and NSA Naples community. FMI, contact Lt. Shelley Beltz at shelley.beltz @med.navy.mil or Lt. Jenny Paul at jenny.paul@med.navy.mil. THE WELFARE & RECREATION ASSOCIATION is available to meet associates every Thursday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at its location on the first floor of Building 450 upstairs from Capo Landing. FMI, visit http://www. wraitalia.it. SECURITY NOTE: All DoD military or civilian personnel hosting an event off base must complete a Special Event Force Protection Plan (SEFPP) 45 days in advance, regardless of organization, if the event will involve 50 or more personnel, include distinguished visitors or involve personnel wearing uniforms. FMI, contact the AT/FP Division at 081-568-5525 or visit the division office in the Capodichino Security Precinct, Bldg. 403. ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS hosts English-speaking AA meetings on and off base in the Naples area. For more information, call 347-544-0254 or visit http://www.aa-europe.net/countries/italy.htm. RELIGIOUS SERVICES AT U.S. NAVAL HOSPITAL NAPLES Tuesday Silent prayer (7:15-7:45 a.m.) in the hospital chapel. Traditional hymn and praise and worship music will be provided during this time. Wednesday Roman Catholic Mass (11:30 a.m.-12 p.m.) in the hospital chapel. Call 081811-6451 to confirm that Mass is being held. Thursday Men’s Fellowship and Bible Study (6-7 a.m.) in the hospital galley. SURE START is a unique program committed to providing the highest quality of education for command-sponsored children of enlisted personnel (priority to E1-E4) who are 4 years old by Sept. 1. FMI, call Karen Rodrigues at 081811-4682 or the school at 081-811-4037. THE KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS, San Gennaro council 14853, meets at 7 p.m. the second and fourth Thursday of each month at the Support Site Fleet and Family Support Center. E-mail George Piette at kofcnaples@ gmail.com or visit http://sites.google.com/ site/kofcnaples/ home. CARNEY PARK LADIES GOLF ASSOCIATION meets at 9 a.m. Mondays. All skill levels welcome. Discounted play with membership. FMI, call Carol Borkowski at 081-804-3345, or Carney Park Golf Course at 081-526-4296. EDIS SCREENINGS NOW AVAILABLE Room W09, Support Site Village Forum. For eligible children who have not reached their third birthday. If you are concerned about your child’s development, contact EDIS at 081-811-4676. NAPLES AMERICAN RED CROSS holds volunteer orientation the first Wednesday of every month at the organization’s Capodichino office from 8:3010 a.m. and the first Tuesday of every month at the hospital from 9:30-11 a.m. Call 081-568-4788 for info. LATINOS UNIDOS WELCOMES NEW MEMBERS Meetings are at 2 p.m. the first Sunday of every month at the Support Site park. For more info, contact Michael Cortez, Michael.cortez@eu.navy.mil, 334-6771-0327, or Gabriel Sermeno, Gabriel.sermeno@eu.navy.mil, 081-811-5554. CUB SCOUT PACK 007 Want to camp in Nettuno, hike in Cuma, go bowling or participate in swimming and archery? Then Cub Scouts is the place for you! Boys in first through fifth grade meet three times per month to learn skills that they apply on hiking, camping and service outings. FMI, contact naplescubmaster@gmail.com or visit www.cubscoutingnaples.org.
Friday, April 5 4:30 p.m. Oz the Great and Powerful, PG 6 p.m. Snitch, PG-13 7:30 p.m. 21 and Over, R Premiere Showing Saturday, April 6 The Croods, PG G.I. Joe: Retaliation, PG-13 (3D) 6 p.m. Dark Skies, PG-13 7 p.m. Side Effects, R 3 p.m. 4 p.m.
Sunday, April 7 The Croods, PG (3D) Snitch, PG-13 G.I. Joe: Retaliation, PG-13 (3D) 7 p.m. 21 and Over, R 3 p.m. 4 p.m. 6 p.m.
Monday, April 8 Closed, No Movie
7 p.m.
Tuesday, April 9 Tommy Davidson & Friend. Free FamilyFriendly Comedy Show
TOURS OPEN TO BOTH U.S. MILITARy AND NATO I.D. CARD HOLDERS USO DAILY TOURS
April 5
Wednesday, April 10 4:30 p.m. G.I. Joe: Retaliation, PG-13 6 p.m. Snitch, PG-13 7 p.m. Dark Skies, PG-13 Thursday, April 11 4:30 p.m. Dark Skies, PG-13 6 p.m. G.I. Joe: Retaliation, PG-13 7:30 p.m. 21 and Over, R Friday, April 12 4:30 p.m. Snitch, PG-13 6 p.m. Dark Skies, PG-13 7 p.m. 42, PG-13 Premiere Showing
Movie descriptions 1 AND OVER, R, Cast: Miles Teller, Justin Chon, Skylar Astin, Sarah Wright, Francois Chau. Comedy, 93 min. Straight-A college student Jeff Chang has always done what he was supposed to do. But when his two best friends take him out for his 21st birthday on the night before an important medical school interview, Jeff Chang snaps and decides to do everything he wants to do. What was supposed to be a quick beer becomes a night of humiliation, over indulgence and utter debauchery in this outrageous comedy about a rite of passage gone so very wrong.
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.I. JOE: RETALIATION, PG-13, Cast: Bruce Willis, Channing Tatum, Dwayne Johnson, Adrianne Palicki, Ray Stevenson. Action/ Adventure, 110 min. Framed for a crime they did not commit, the G.I. Joes must not only fight Cobra but also vindicate themselves to a government that condemned them.
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2, PG-13, Cast: Harrison Ford, Jon Bernthal, Christopher Meloni, Nicole Beharie, Jud Tylor. Drama, 128 min. Hero is a word we hear often in sports, but heroism is not always about achievements on the field of play. "42" tells the story of two men-the great Jackie Robinson and legendary Brooklyn Dodgers GM Branch Rickeywhose brave stand against prejudice forever changed the world by changing the game of baseball. In 1946, Branch Rickey (Harrison Ford) put himself at the forefront of history when he signed Jackie Robinson (Chadwick Boseman) to the team, breaking Major League Baseball's infamous color line. But the deal also put both Robinson and Rickey in the firing line of the public, the press and even other players. Facing unabashed racism from every side, Robinson was forced to demonstrate tremendous courage and restraint by not reacting in kind, knowing that any incident could destroy his and Rickey's hopes. Instead, Number 42 let his talent on the field do the talking-ultimately winning over fans and his teammates, silencing his critics, and paving the way for others to follow. In 1997, Major League Baseball retired the number 42 for all teams, making it the first number in sports to be universally retired.
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NITCH, PG-13, Cast: Dwayne Johnson, Susan Sarandon, Barry Pepper, Harold Perrineau, Jon Bernthal. Action/Adventure, 112 min. In this fast-paced action thriller inspired by true events, Dwayne Johnson stars as a father whose teenage son is wrongly accused of a drug distribution crime and is looking at a mandatory minimum prison sentence of 10 years. Desperate and determined to rescue his son at all costs, he makes a deal with the U.S. attorney to work as an undercover informant and infiltrate a drug cartel on a dangerous mission -- risking everything, including his family and his own life.
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Upcoming USO Tours Capodichino Office 081-568-5713 Support Site Office 081-811-4903 www.uso.it
Wine Tasting and Demijohn Shopping .€ 49 April 6 Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel . . . . .€ 77 April 7 Legends of the Wine € 65 April 10 Papal Audience in Rome € 42 April 10 La Reggia Outlet tour € 3 April 12 Mother & Daughter Afternoon at the Spa € 65 WEEKEND TOURS
April 11-14 Spring Break in Venice and Verona . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .€ 298 April 27-28 Weekend Under the Tuscan Sun . . . . . . . . . . . . .€ 190 May 11-12 Mother’s Day in Puglia and Orvieto . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .€ 218 May 24-27 Memorial Day Getaway in Puglia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .€ 274
No Children Under 10 Admitted to R-Rated Movies
ARK SKIES, PG-13, Cast: Keri Russell, Dakota Goyo, Josh Hamilton, Annie Thurman, Trevor St. John. Suspense/Thriller, 95 min. As husband and wife Daniel and Lacey Barret witness an escalating series of disturbing events involving their family, their safe and peaceful home quickly unravels. When it becomes clear that the Barret family is being targeted by an unimaginably terrifying and deadly force, Daniel and Lacey take matters in their own hands to solve the mystery of what is after their family.
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HE CROODS, PG, Voices Cast: Nicholas Cage, Ryan Reynolds, Emma Stone, Catherine Keener, Clark Duke. Animation, 98 min. The world's first family embarks on a journey of a lifetime when the cave that has always shielded them from danger is destroyed. Traveling across a spectacular landscape, the Croods discover an incredible new world filled with fantastic creatures -- and their outlook is changed forever.
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Z THE GREAT AND POWERFUL, PG, Starring: James Franco, Mila Kunis, Rachel Weisz. Science Fiction, 123 minutes. A mischievous magician gains the wisdom to become a powerful ruler after being swept away to a land of magic and mystery as director Sam Raimi and screenwriters Mitchell Kapner and David Lindsay-Abaire (Rabbit Hole) explore the genesis of author L. Frank Baum's enduring tales of Oz. Shady illusionist Oscar Diggs (James Franco) enchants curious audiences at a Kansas circus. When he is inexplicably transported to the wondrous world of Oz, he encounters three witches named Theodora (Mila Kunis), Evanora (Rachel Weisz), and Glinda (Michelle Williams), who pose him an awesome challenge: root out a ruinous force of evil that threatens to destroy the entire kingdom, and become the great leader that the population has been waiting for. Should Oscar succeed in summoning the necessary sorcery and creativity to deliver the land from darkness, he will forever be known as the Wizard of Oz.
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IDE EFFECTS, R, Cast: Rooney Mara, Channing Tatum, Jude Law, Catherine ZetaJones, Vinessa Shaw. Drama, 106 min. Once a successful New York couple, Emily and her husband are now struggling to readjust to life after his recent release from prison. Emily is plagued with a clinical depression and, following a car crash, is referred to respected psychiatrist Dr Jonathan Banks who offers the latest in prescription drugs to try and alleviate her anxiety. However as Emily's relationship with both Dr Banks and her prescribed medication intensifies, she finds herself descending into a chemicalfueled nightmare where the lines between fantasy and reality become dangerously blurred. This is a riveting psychological thriller where neither the symptoms nor the cure are quite as straightforward as they seem.
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If you have been sexually assaulted or need to speak with a S.A.P.R. victim advocate, call 335-640-6621 24/7 for information and support. The DoD Safe Helpline can be reached toll-free at 001-877-995-5247.
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Naples High School Wildcats pose with Udinese Soccer School's Giovanissimi team after a friendly scrimmage. (Photo by Teresa Spatt)
Boys Soccer team off to Good Start Cassidy Williams, Team Manager
“Naples High School boys soccer season is off to a promising start,” according to the new coaching staff consisting of head coach Chris Hanson; assistant coaches Enzo Cianciaruso and Harold Laird; goalie coach Chris Kasparek and conditioning coach Roy Beltz. The boys tied their first game against Vicenza High School 1-1. Davide DiCostanzo scored with a header after David Arreguin assisted with the cross. The second game of the season found the boys on top 2-0
against Aviano with both goals scored by new forward Davide DiCostanzo, a freshman at Naples High School. Assists for the two goals went to newly recruited freshman David Laird, and returning senior David Arreguin. “The boys are learning new strategies and field positioning to have all the tools in their belt that they will need for European Championships in Germany at the end of May,” said Enzo. “We only have six scheduled league games to play this year, so we have augmented the practices to include scrimmages with local Italian club teams to
Girls Soccer Team Stays Undefeated
Military-to-Military Engagement Increases Maritime Law Enforcement Capabilities By MC1 Collin Turner, U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa/U.S. 6th Fleet Public Affairs
By Abby Waller, NHS Girls Soccer Team
Although the Naples Wildcats Girl’s soccer team continued their impressive four-year undefeated streak Friday afternoon, it was closer to ending than the Naples’ fans would have liked. Just prior to the end of the first half, an aggressive Aviano squad took advantage of a rare Naples defensive miscue to go into the break up 1 – 0. The unrelenting Naples attack was led by the returning All-European junior striker Isabella Lucy and supported by the mid-field magic of junior Amilia Espiet. That attack, along with cannon shots by freshmen Gabriella Arce, Tyler Treat, and Jill Thurston, was consistently denied by the superior goal tending of Aviano’s Gabriella Guerrero. Even though dominating on both offense and defense, as indicated by their 35-3 shot-on-goal advantage, the Naples winning streak was at risk as they could not find the back of the net. Finally, late in the second half, senior Abby Waller fed a well-placed ball down the right side to speedy Isabella Lucy who, after foiling three defenders, supplied the equalizer past a diving Guerrero. Throughout the match, the stellar Naples defense, comprised of senior defenders Morgan Dodge and Amy Lane, junior Montana Bieder, sophomores Kylie Beltz and Benedetta Laird, and freshman Brittany Morse, thwarted the potent Aviano attack, capably supporting freshman keeper Courtney Hall’s efforts in goal. Freshman Jillian Thurston’s frenetic mid-field endeavors, sophomore Valerie Cariello’s steady performance on the left side and
get in some extra field time,” added Hanson. With the excellent conditioning provided by Beltz and the invaluable field practice, these boys hope to have their “gladiator” on before they go up against the rest of the Italian league teams of Sigonella, Florence, American Overseas School of Rome (AOSR) and Marymount International School Rome (MMI). “The key is to remain humble and to stay focused while comprehending the tactical lessons and applying the basics,” said Laird. “The rest will come on its own and through hard work. We learn to stay competitive, one game at a time.”
Junior Amilia Espiet wins the ball in the air to press the attack for Naples. (Photo courtesy of NHS Girls Soccer Team)
sophomore Amanda Ortega’s on the right kept the Aviano side off balance during the second half as they tried, unsuccessfully, to pack their defense around the goal to protect their one goal advantage. As the whistle blew at the end of the match, both Naples and Aviano were not satisfied with the tie, but they were definitely happy to walk away with one point on the fixture, knowing that they are likely to get another chance against each other during the European Championships in May.
Following the hotly contested match, the teams, along with their fellow competitors from the men’s and women’s squads of Naples, Signonella and Aviano, gathered in the Naples High School cafeteria to enjoy the camaraderie of sportsmanship and a superb potluck dinner sponsored by the parents of the Naples soccer team players. For the athletes, it was a great opportunity to share the bonds that unite DoDDS studentathletes off of the field of competition.
Coast Guard and Navy personnel from Cape Verde, United Kingdom and the United States took part in a maritime law enforcement engagement in Praia, Cape Verde, in coordination with Cape Verde’s maritime operations center (MOC), March 16-24. The engagement, taking similar shape as the African Maritime Law Enforcement Partnership program, gave Cape Verdean naval personnel the opportunity to ensure maritime security in their territorial waters with mentorship from their U.K. and U.S. counterparts. Cape Verdean boarding team members embarked Royal Navy frigate HMS Argyll (F231) while Cape Verdean patrol boat Guardião (P 511) patrolled the waters in the same vicinity. The two ships’ objective was to conduct boardings of merchant vessels in order to detect potential illegal fishing and smuggling activities. “The purpose of these types of military engagements is to help our African partners learn to enforce their international maritime laws at sea,” said U.S. Coast Guard Cmdr. Adam Chamie, liaison to Commander, U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa/U.S. 6th Fleet. “This engagement demonstrated the increasing ability of Cape Verde’s ability to successfully board vessels as needed to enforce those maritime laws.” Argyll’s commanding officer expressed similar sentiments of the engagement’s impact. “The ability to control the seas helps counter illicit activity such as the trafficking of drugs and illegal fishing,” said Royal Navy Cmdr. Tim Neild, Argyll commanding officer. “This engagement has served as an excellent opportunity to work alongside the Cape Verdean authorities to enhance maritime security in this vital region of the world." In addition to the at-sea activities, various agencies throughout Europe representing the maritime analysis and operations center (MAOC) in Lisbon, Portugal, conducted subject matter exchanges with members of Cape Verde’s MOC, the Centro de Operações de Segurança Marítima (COSMAR). Participants discussed best practices of maritime law enforcement inter-agency. "Inter-agency communication is critical to maritime law enforcement," said Chamie. "Part of our goal is to illustrate that sharing information is more effective than working as independent agencies." Also occurring during the maritime patrol, personnel aboard Guardião and Argyll conducted a two-day training exchange with an emphasis on enhancing boarding skills. "The techniques used by Cape Verde for boarding vessels are similar to the ones that the U.S. Coast Guard uses," said Chamie. "Guardião is a new and capable vessel, and their boarding team was highly motivated to demonstrate their proficiency." U.S. military support for this engagement included two Coast Guard boarding officers, one Navy linguist embarked on Argyll and two Coast Guard operation’s specialists assisting with MOC operations in Cape Verde. The law enforcement engagement is a function of Africa Partnership Station (APS), a program that aims to strengthen maritime partnerships and to improve safety and security in Africa. Since 2008, law enforcement engagements have served to increase African partners’ ability to curtail illicit smuggling and other maritime threats.
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NJROTC Cadets Show Off Submarine Skills From NJROTC Naples Public Affairs Division Submarine races took on a whole new perspective last Wednesday when the Navy Junior Reserve Officers Training Corps (NJROTC) Naples unit descended on the Support Site pool to test their home-made submarines and show what they learned about submarine principals through the Sea Perch program. The cadets were joined poolside by Capt. Wesley Guinn, commander of Task Force 69, and Capt. Robert Weitzman, from Naval Forces Europe-Africa/ U.S. 6th Fleet. The cadets gave briefs about what they learned and hoped to prove during the day’s “sea trials.” They demonstrated that the subs could dive and that they could drive them. Competition became fierce as they put the subs through their paces with an obstacle course, deep retrieval problem, surface problem and speed demonstrations. The vehicles were subjected to great stress and most survived to finish the day. A short underwater soccer match rounded out the time at the pool. The 40 Upperclassmen spent the prior three months in Lt. Rod Light’s Naval Science class at Naples High School building the model subs. The class taught the principals associated with submersible vehicles such as buoyancy, ballast, and the Archimedean theories associated with displacement. The cadets studied electric-
Team 9 modifies their sub to perform a surface rescue. (Photos courtesy of NJROTC Naples Public Affairs Division)
ity, and then learned to complete circuits by soldering components of the sub’s control panel together and testing them. They also waterproofed the motors and assembled the frames. The sub was tested and adjusted to achieve neutral buoyancy so that the motors could push it down. Many hours were spent getting the pieces just right. A journal of actions and thoughts was kept in class while the subs were being built and gave insight into their process. Entries such as “soldering is hard, it smells awful,” “after we tested our Sea Perch in the water, we decided that we will need to work on the balance and the buoyancy,” and “the control cord will play a large part in the mobility of the perch” give insight into the cadet’s experiences and show the progress throughout the build. Light wrote a grant request to the Association for Unmanned Vehicle Systems International Foundation and was gifted 10 sub kits and a tool bag to assemble them. The Office of Naval Research, along with many partners, provides support for the project. The Sea Perch Program provides students an opportunity to learn about science, technology, engineering and mathematics
Children are cheered on by volunteers from the Second Class Petty Officers Association at the train ride station during MWR’s Easter “Eggstravaganza” event at NSA Naples, March 30. The Easter Eggstravaganza is a community event for members of the NSA Naples community to come together and celebrate a unique American element of the Easter holiday. (U.S. Navy photos by MC2 John Herman)
Many Brave the Cold for easter ‘eggstravaganza’ By MC2 (SW) John Herman, Navy Public Affairs Support Element-East Detachment Europe
Cadet Chief Petty Officer Jonathan Diaz launches his team’s Perch. (STEM) while building an underwater vehicle they can remotely operate. "It was exciting to see the cadets enjoy "science" so much,” said Light. “They had a couple of challenges to overcome and worked through them to keep their subs running. It was a great experience and wonderful STEM demonstration. I think it was one of the most satisfying lessons I have taught in a while and look forward to next year." The Sea Perches are on display outside the NJROTC rooms at the high school.
Service members and their families participated in the Easter “Eggstravaganza,” an event put on by Morale, Welfare, and Recreation (MWR) and the Children’s Youth Program (CYP), at Naval Support Activity (NSA) Naples’ Carney Park, March 30. The event began at 11 a.m. with the two-year-old and younger children’s Easter egg candy hunt and lasted until 2 p.m. In addition to the candy hunts, there was face-painting, train rides, arts and crafts tables, and visits by the Easter bunny. The reason for the event was to provide a way for members of the NSA Naples community to come together and celebrate a unique American element of the Easter holiday, according to Cathy Knapp, youth director at the NSA Naples CYP, who has been coordinating the NSA Naples Easter events for 12 years. “It’s great to bring a piece of America to Italy for the community,” said Knapp. “It’s the part I like the best.” Saturday was the culmination of six months of hard work by Knapp, volunteers, and members of the NSA Naples MWR, CYP, United Services Organization (USO), and Carney Park staff. “The event was great. They had a lot of fun things for the kids to do and enjoy,” said Personnel Specialist 1st Class Danielle Laymon. Volunteers from the community also played a huge role in the event. They arrived at Carney Park three hours before the event to put up the finishing decorations and help man the Easter egg hunts and other events. “I enjoyed volunteering for this event very much,” said Musician Seaman Alexis Thompson, a volunteer assigned to the U.S. Naval Forces Europe band. “I never pass up these opportunities. Interacting with all the children and putting a smile on their face, especially around holidays, is extremely rewarding and enjoyable.” According to the Encyclopedia Britannica, Easter eggs and their Easter traditions were introduced to the United States by immigrants from Europe. In 1878 Lucy Hayes, wife of U.S. President Rutherford Hayes hosted the first Easter egg roll on the lawn of the White House, which has been a White House tradition ever since.
Patrick Warner, dressed as “Patto the Clown,” gives one of his balloon creations to a child during MWR’s Easter “Eggstravaganza” event at NSA Naples, March 30.
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Pulizie di primavera / Spring cleaning
Religious Ministries’ Notes from Beyond
Notes from Beyond: Big Words
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CANDEGGINA / Bleach CONSERVARE / To store DONARE / To donate LAVARE / To wash LUCIDARE / To polish MUFFA / Mold ORGANIZZARE / To organize PULIRE / To clean
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ALLATTARE / To nurse BOTTIGLIA / Bottle CIUCCIO / Pacifier COPERTA / Blanket FEMMINA / Female INCINTA / Pregnant MASCHIO / Male PANNOLINO / Diaper PARTORIRE / To bear PASSEGGINO / Stroller PRIMO PASSI / First steps SALVIETINE / Baby wipes SEGGIOLONE / Highchair SPUTARE / To spit up
Kids’ Talk: Rome Trip
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Arturo Paulino is the community director of Club Beyond, a youth group run by Naval Support Activity Naples Religious Ministries. Club Beyond is open to children in grades 7 through 12, and meets Wednesdays at 5:30 p.m. in the Chapel Fellowship Hall at the Support Site. You can reach Arturo at apaulino@clubbeyond.org.
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Love. Birth. Celebration. Insecurity. Wonder. Friends. Family. Moving. Rent. Diapers. Dirty diapers. Smell. Trips. Clothes. Crib. Moving. Budgets. Crying. Laughter. More laughter. First steps. Falls. Cry. Disappointment. Food. School. Little friends. Playdates. Park. Games. Homework. Birthdays. Time-Outs. Tantrums. Hugs. More laughter. Random questions. Tears. Loudness. Life. Love. Spring season is the beginning of our annual birthday paloozza in the Paulino family. Three birthdays in March, one in April, one in May, one in June and one last one in October. As I reflect on the life of our girls, this was a short list of words which I found fitting to our fatherdaughter relationship. Sometimes I wonder how our Creator would describe our life journey. The truth is that regardless of our own word choice, God will always start and finish the narrative of our life with the word love. Love, hope and life are what we celebrate each Easter in our chapel services. These are three “big” words we all need in our lives. Sometimes it is easy and tempting to fix our attention on the “in-between” words of our story. Some of these in-between words could be finances, insecurities, fears, boredom, tests, evaluations, to-do lists, and the list can go on and on. However
only the big words have the power to set us free. Donald Miller wrote, “It occurs to me it is not so much the aim of the devil to lure me with evil as it is to preoccupy me with the meaningless.” At the end of the day the significance of our days will not be measured by the amount of hours we spent investing on in-between words, but by the quality of our love, our faith in ourselves and others, and the vibrancy of this gift of life. We all live in the midst of the complexity of life, and therefore it is not easy to focus on the big words. This is the reason we have a great team of Chaplains in our command at the service of our entire community. I can wholeheartedly say we have a group of competent, caring, and dedicated professionals in our Religious Department willing to assist us with the pursuit of love, hope and life. After all, this is what Easter is all about.
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By Arturo Paulino, Club Beyond community director NSA Naples Religious Ministries
Practice your vocabulary. Find the Italian words.
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Stiamo avendo un bambino / We’re having a baby
By Ferdinando Johnston
AST weekend I went on a field trip with my 3rd grade class to Rome. I went with a lot of my friends like Fernando, Ciro, Luigi, and of course my best friend- my brother Simone. First we went to Palazzo Chigi. This place is special because the Italian government has used Palazzo Chigi as its seat of power since 1961. It is situated by the historical center of Rome called Via del Corso, over looking Piazza Colonna. The Aldobrandini family bought this palazzo (palace) in 1580. The Aldobrandini family was a rich banking family from the town of Siena in Northern Italy. We went inside the palace through a big entrance with armed guards by the doors, which also had a beautiful fontana (fountain) with the Chigi family symbol carved in the center. We went to the “green room” which is outside the President of the Council briefing room. We also were able to go into the briefing room and sit where the Prime Minister speaks to reporters on TV. Then we went to another room that had pictures of all 77 Prime Ministers in Unified Italia's history. Later on we went on a special tour of the Sistine Chapel, which was originally
Obtaining your Sojourner Permit
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Italian law requires all foreign personnel working or living within Italy, other than an active-duty member under military orders, to obtain a Sojourner Permit within eight days of arrival in Italy. This is different from a visa, which is merely an approval for entry into the country. All applicants over 14 years of age must apply in person, as each person's signature is required at the time of application. NATIONALS OF ANY STATE OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITY COMING TO ITALY DO NOT REQUIRE ANY VISA OR SOJOURNER PERMIT. As part of the Area Orientation process, the U.S. Region Legal Service Office (RLSO EURAFSWA) assists in the preparation and oversees the acquisition of the Sojourner Permit for all personnel attached to U.S. Navy commands in the Naples area. Army and Air Force personnel stationed at JFC must apply through the Carabiniere at the JFC Provost Marshall's Office, Building L. Contact Connie Henderson, RLSO EURAFSWA liaison advisor, at 081-568-4639 for more information.
Ferdinando poses in the President of the Council briefing room while on a field trip with his 3rd grade class. (Photo by Simona Johnston)
a private chapel, but it’s also where the conclave of cardinals votes for a new pope when the standing pope dies or abdicates the papacy (like Pope Benedict). In the Sistine Chapel, there are paintings like the “Creation of Adam” and how God created Adam and Eve, all painted by Michelangelo. Then we went down the Hall of Maps inside the Vatican Museum and viewed the beautiful maps of Italy and the Mediterranean designed during the Renaissance period. Maps like these, with their many details and different views of the world, were studied by Google to help them design Google Maps and Google Earth. Before we left Roma, we all
got souvenirs and then got back on the bus back to Naples. I love going to Rome, even for just one day!
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Chief Petty Officers Celebrate 120 Years
Above: Naples area chief petty officers celebrate the 120th birthday of the Navy chief petty officer during morning colors Monday at Naval Support Activity Naples. The celebration acknowledged past and present chief petty officers. The chief petty officer rank was established April 1, 1893. The ranks of senior chief and master chief were created June 1, 1958. (Photo by MC2 Jacob D. Moore)
Right: Chief petty officers conduct morning colors. (Photo by MC1 Christopher B. Stoltz) Below: Master Chief Master-at-Arms Nancy Brewton salutes during morning colors at Naval Support Activity Naples. (Photo by MC2 Jason Howard)
Dunham Sailors Conduct Quals
Sailors conduct a small arms qualification aboard the guided-missile destroyer USS Jason Dunham (DDG 109), March 29. Dunham, homeported out of Norfolk, Va., is deployed to the U.S. 6th Fleet area of responsibility in support of maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts. (Photo by MC2 Deven B. King)
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HUMAN RESOURCES OFFICE (HRO) NOTICE: The Department of the Navy announced a hiring freeze effective Jan. 14. Effective immediately, all appropriated funds, U.S. and local national vacancy announcements will be placed on hold until further notice. However, some positions are exempt from the hiring freeze as per the Secretary of the Navy (Manpower & Reserve Affairs) guidance issued Jan. 28. Announcements for exempt positions will be advertised as normal on this page. HRO WEBSITES: https://cnic.navy. mil/europe/about/Jobs/index.htm and http://hronaples.altervista.org HRO FACEBOOK: HRO_NAPLES Please contact us at 081-568-5409 for any questions. The Human Resources Office is located in the Admin I building at Capodichino, first floor. The customer service hours are Monday through Friday, from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Applications are accepted at the Security Pass and ID Office at Capodichino, OR at the HRO, located in Admin 1, Capodichino, OR by mailing to: HRO, PSC 817 Box 29, FPO AE 09622, OR at Fleet and Family Service Center (FFSC) located on the TLA first floor, at Support Site. HRO must receive mailed applications by closing date of the vacancy announcement. PLEASE NOTE: Customer service operation hours for the following HRO services are Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. and from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.: • ID/CAC CARDS (DD1172-2) • Requests for an Official Passport (DD1056) • Logistical Support Letters • Work Certificates
OPEN CONTINUOUS ANNOUNCEMENT Educational Aid (CDC/CYP), GS-1702-02 KPP 03 KPP 04, ANN#EUR13-537395-AG, (Multiple Positions), Full Time Permanent. CLOSING DATE: April 11 Housing Management Assistant, GS-1173-07, ANN# EUR13541494-AG, Full Time Permanent. Environmental Protection Specialist, GS-0028-13, ANN# EUR13-567569-EG, Full Time Permanent
LOCAL NATIONALS (LN) POSITIONS CLOSING DATE: April 5 Management & Program Analyst, UA-0343-01, ANN# 66096578329-AG, Full Time- Permanent, AOC: US Naval Hospital permanent employees only. Safety & Occupational Health Specialist, UA-0018-03, ANN#66096-507170-AG, Full Time- Permanent, AOC: US Naval Hospital permanent employees only. If you have any questions, contact the front desk at 081-568-5409. You will be contacted within 24 hours,
so please be sure to provide your contact information. Thank you and we appreciate your input, whether negative or positive so that we can find ways to improve the HRO services or continue to provide excellent service. As a reminder, an HRO representative is available for the bi-weekly "Meet & Greet" at the Support Site food court area. Please feel free to come by, pick up a copy of a vacancy announcement that you may be interested in applying for, or ask questions. If the HRO representative is unable to provide you a response, he or she will bring the question back to the HRO office and you will be provided an answer or a call back the same day. The next "Meet & Greet" is from 8-9 a.m. April 8.
NON-APPROPRIATED FUND (NAF) POSITIONS Fleet & Family Readiness NAF Local Naples job announcements within CNREURAFSWA may be viewed at: www.cnic.navy.mil/ Naples/FleetAndFamilyReadiness/ AboutFleetAndFamilyReadiness/ Jobs/index.htm The necessary application forms are also available online. For any questions you have, you may reach us at 081-568-5612/4164.
NSA NAPLES POSITIONS, MWR OPEN CONTINUOUS POSITIONS Child and Youth Programs Assistant, CY-1702-I/II, ANN# 12-159, (Multiple Positions). Flexible/regular part-time, Child Development Centers, School Age Care, Youth Programs, Capodichino/Support Site. Provides appropriate developmental care and instruction for children and youth ranging in age from 6 weeks to 18 years in a Child and Youth Program setting Performs routine, day-to-day care of infants and children ranging from 6 weeks to 5 years old. Assembles or gathers materials and equipment necessary to execute School Age Care for children ranging from 6 years old to 9 years old, School Age Care PreTeen for children ranging from 10 years old to 12 years old, and Teen Center Program for children ranging from 13 years old to 18 years old. Receives and releases children to/from authorized parents, guardian. Recreation Aid, NF-0189-01, ANN#12-002, flexible, Auto/ Skills Center, Support Site. Provides information concerning facility, operation and regulations. Ensures adherence to regulations and safety procedures. Recreation Aid, NF-0189-01, ANN#12-042, flexible, Golf Course, Carney Park. Collects green fees (monthly and daily), locker fees and fees for electric cart rentals. Employee will act as starter when needed on weekdays and assist when needed as cashier. Recreation Aid, NF-0189-01, ANN#12-044, flexible, NOR Center, Carney Park. Provides and maintain recreation and athletic equipment issue. Recreation Aid, NF-0189-01,
ANN#12-155, flexible, Liberty Division, Capodichino. Helps the customers in the recreation center with recreational events. Recreation Aid, NF-0189-01 (Theater Concessionaire) ANN# 13-015, flexible, Reel Time Theater II, Support Site. This position transacts the sale of refreshments at the theater snack bar. Recreation Aid, NF-0189-01, ANN#13-035, flexible Fitness Branch, Capodichino/Support Site. Performs maintenance on various types of recreation and athletic equipment to ensure that all equipment is in good condition and safe for patron use. Food Service Worker, NA7408-04, ANN#13-036 flexible, Bowling Center, Support Site. Performs a variety of tasks such as grilling or frying pancakes, hamburgers, hot dogs, bacon, eggs, sausage, by watching while the items are cooking, turning as required; regulating temperature and removing when done.
NEX EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES Gricignano, Building 2091-B Call 081-813-5253/5254 Hours: Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. For a current list of U.S. vacancies and the on-line application, please visit our website at: https:// www.NavyExchange.jobs.
U.S. NAF POSITIONS AVAILABLE GRICIGNANO MAIN STORE Ann#120003GH Sales Clerk/ CL/NF-01/FPT. Open until filled. Pay Rate: $8.00-$9.50. Responsible for selling general merchandise to customers and ensuring merchandise is properly stocked and displayed for the Cosmetics, Health & Personal Care, Sporting Goods, Garden, Christmas Shop , Pets , and Cough and Cold departments. Ann#120003GG Sales Clerk/ SL/NF-01/FPT. Open until filled. Pay Rate: $8.00-$9.50. Responsible for selling general merchandise to customers and ensuring merchandise is properly stocked and displayed for the Jewelry, Mens, Ladies, Shoes, Cosmetics, Handbags, and Children’s departments. Ann#120002U7 Cashier Checker/CC/NF-01/Flex. Open until filled. Pay Rate: $8.00-$9.50. Associate operates cash registers to record sales in retail check out areas. Ann#120003GF Sales Clerk/ HL/NF-01/Flex. Open until filled. Pay Rate: $8.00-$9.50. Responsible for selling general merchandise to customers and ensuring merchandise is properly stocked and displayed for the electronics, housewares, domestics, furniture, and gifts departments. Ann#13000091 LP/Safety Investigator (Detective)/52/NF-02/
RFT. Open Until Filled. Pay Rate: $9.50-$11.50. Responsible for the protection of Navy Exchange assets through investigative strategies and the auditing of controls designed to prevent and minimize loss potential. Utilizes various surveillance techniques. Ann#120003R3 Security Guard/52/NF-01/Flex - Open Until Filled. Pay Rate: $9.00$11.00. Ensures enforcement of security measures; conducts inspections; prepares reports concerning security related incidents, etc. CAPODICHINO NEX MART Ann#130000NJ Sales Clerk/ MM/NF-01/Flex- Open Until Filled. Pay Rate: $8.00-$9.50. Responsible for selling general merchandise to customers and ensuring merchandise is properly stocked and available. GRICIGNANO MINI MART Ann#12000343 Sales Clerk/ MM/NF-01/Flex. Open until filled. Pay Rate: $8.00-$9.50. Responsible for selling general merchandise to customers and ensuring merchandise is properly stocked and available. JFC-NATO MINI MART (Lago Patria) Ann#1200034W Sales Clerk/ MM/NF-01/Flex. Open Until Filled. Pay Rate: $8.00-$9.50. Responsible for selling general merchandise to customers and ensuring merchandise is properly stocked and available. LATINA MINI MART No Vacancies GAETA MINI MART No Vacancies
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Leader, CY-1702-II, ANN# 13-053, regular full time, Fleet and Family Readiness Program, CYP Division, Naples. The purpose of the CY Program Leader (CYP) is to provide appropriate development care and instruction for children and youth ranging in age from 6 weeks to 18 years in one or more CY programs. This includes the provision of guidance, assistance, and mentoring for the CY Program Assistants. Closing date: April 19. AREA OF CONSIDERATION: Current CYP employees only. Child and Youth Program Assistant Training Specialist, NF-1702-03 ANN# 13-054, regular full time, Fleet and Family Readiness Program, CYP Division, Naples. The purpose of the CYP Assistant Training Specialist is to assist the CYP Training Specialist in providing and delivering a comprehensive training program to CYP employees and Child Development Home (CDH) providers that supports the professional requirement of their positions. Closing date: April 19. AREA OF CONSIDERATION: Current CYP employees only. Child and Youth Program Operation Clerk, NF-0303-02, ANN# 13-055, regular full time, Fleet and Family Readiness Program, CYP Division, Naples. Job Summary: The purpose of this CY Program Operations Clerk is to serve as a contact point for information and perform clerical and administrative tasks in support of the CYP, Which includes Child Development Centers (CDCs), Child Development Homes (CDH), School Age Care (SAC) programs. Closing date: April 19. AREA OF CONSIDERATION: Current CYP employees only.