Serving the Nato, Naples and Gaeta military community in italy
58th year, No. 8
Friday, March 1, 2013
Women at the Helm: Celebrating 2013 Women's History Month
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By OSC Jessica Myers, Navy Office of Women’s Policy
Local Cultural and Travel Insights for March Pages 4-5
Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning answers a question from the crowd of U.S. service members, civilian personnel and their families Tuesday at Capodichino theater on Naval Support Activity Naples. The USO Sping Troop Visit members had a question-and-answer session with the crowd before taking group photos with attendees. (Photo by MC1 Travis Simmons)
OE-13 Focuses on Safety and Security Page 7
Wildcats Cheerleaders and Basketball Place Second at Championships Pages 10 and 12
Peyton Manning and Stars Visit Naples By MC1 Travis Simmons Naval Support Activity Naples Public Affairs
An all-star cast of athletes and performers addressed more than 300 service members and their families Feb. 26 in the Capodichino theater of Naval Support Activity Naples, Italy. The USO Spring Troop Visit featured Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning, Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Austin Collie, Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Vincent Jackson, former Boston Red Sox pitcher Curt Schilling, former American Idol contestants Ace Young and Diana Degarmo, and two Dallas Cowboys cheerleaders. “I just want to say thank you for having us here,” said Manning. “It’s a real honor and pleasure for me to be here and for all of us to be here. I just can’t thank all of you enough from the bottom of my heart for protecting our country. We truly appreciate all the sacrifices you make.” The visitors, who had already visited Rota, Spain and Sigonella, Italy earlier in the day, sat on the edge of the stage for an informal question-andanswer session in the packed theater.
Sea and Shore SOY Announced From U.S. Naval Forces EuropeAfrica/U.S. 6th Fleet Public Affairs
Crime Statistics Summary Review what happened between Feb. 18 and Feb. 24, 2013. Page 11
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“I think it’s pretty awesome to know that people appreciate what we do and that we have fans as well,” said Chief Operations Specialist Dwight Chesterman, assigned to U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa/ U.S. 6th Fleet. “It’s almost a once in a lifetime opportunity, so why not try,” said Chesterman about bringing a football for Manning’s signature. “I’m a big Denver fan.” Schilling and Jackson received cheers from the crowd for growing up in military families. Cheerleader Cassie Trammell told the crowd this was her fifth USO tour and the 76th for the Dallas Cowboys cheerleaders. She said her mom also visited service members with the USO in the 1980s as a Cowboys cheerleader. Following the question-and-answer session, the touring celebrities posed for group photos with attendees, who were handed autographed cards before leaving. “She’s been a Peyton Manning fan since he played for Tennessee,” said Staff Sgt. Jose Rivera, from Allied Joint Force Command Naples, about his wife who came with him. “I enjoy watching him as a NFL player. He’s a great guy, I’m glad he came out here, but I really brought her to see him.”
Commander, Naval Forces Europe-Africa announced the Sea and Shore Sailors of the Year (SOY) at Naval Support Activity Naples, Feb. 22. Adm. Bruce Clingan recognized Cryptologic Technician (Technical) 1st Class Joshua K. Mathison as the Sea SOY, and Yeoman 1st Class Nicholas Wilson as the Shore SOY for 2012. Mathison, who will now compete for U.S. Fleet Forces SOY, said he could not have done it without the support of his shipmates and family. "There are nearly 11,000 sailors in the AOR and they're all outstanding. It's like trying to pick the MVP for an all-star game," said Mathison. "We were represented by what the region embodies. It's a privilege to get to
represent the region, Mount Whitney and my family." Mathison, who is assigned to USS Mount Whitney (LCC 20), competed against Electronics Technician 1st Class Kara Peterson, assigned to Commander, Naval Forces Europe Detachment Maritime Ashore Support Team. Wilson, who will compete for the Chief of Naval Operations SOY, said that he agreed that the competition is more about support than personal gain. "It's an amazing feeling and I wouldn't be here if it weren't for the Sailors across the AOR," said Wilson. "It's about the junior sailors working hard, and also the leadership empowering you so you are able to do the things you need to do to be successful." Wilson, who is assigned to Commander, Task Force 67, competed against Musician 1st Class Brandon Schoonmaker, assigned
to Commander, Naval Forces Europe Band, and Master-at-Arms 1st Class Jason Pavlica, assigned to Naval Criminal Investigative Service Detachment Naples. "It's inspiring for the board members to get to meet and spend time with these Sailors," said U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa Fleet Master Chief Joann Ortloff, who has spent the last week with the finalists. "It assures us that we are doing great things and that we have great Sailors. This group is not just a representation of the AOR, they represent the whole Navy." The SOY program was established in 1972 by then-Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Elmo Zumwalt and Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy John Whittet to recognize an individual Sailor who best represented the evergrowing group of dedicated professional Sailors at each command and ultimately the Navy.
The Navy joins the nation in celebrating Women's History Month during the month of March. Commands are strongly encouraged to increase their knowledge and awareness of the contributions of women to our Navy and nation by celebrating the national Women's History Month theme, "Women Inspiring Innovation through Imagination: Celebrating Women in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM)" through programs, exhibits, publications, and participation in military and community events. One Navy STEM pioneer includes Grace Murray Hopper, who wanted to put her Ph.D. in Mathematics to use for her nation in the midst of World War II. In 1943, she joined the Naval Reserves and was commissioned as a lieutenant in 1944. During World War II she worked at the Bureau of Ordnance Computation Project at Harvard University and at the end of the war joined the Harvard faculty. Retiring as a rear admiral, Hopper was recognized as a pioneer computer programmer, the co-inventor of Common Business Oriented Language (COBOL), and for coining the term "bug" for computer malfunctions. Hopper was buried at Arlington National Cemetery in 1992. USS Hopper (DDG 70) was commissioned as her namesake in 1997; this was only the second Navy warship to be named after a woman. Also during World War II, the Navy launched the Women Accepted for Volunteer Emergency Service (WAVES) program. Along with Hopper, more than 85,000 WAVES worked in STEM fields as air traffic controllers, cryptologists, draftsmen, meteorologists, and translators during World War II. In December 2012, history was made in the Navy's nuclear community when Lt. j.g. Marquette Leveque, assigned to the gold crew of USS Wyoming (SSBN 742), and Lt. j.g. Amber Cowan and Lt. j.g. Jennifer Noonan of USS Maine (SSBN 741) blue crew became the first female unrestricted line officers to qualify in submarines and receive their Submarine Warfare Insignia, also known as "dolphins." Today in the Navy, female officers fill 10 percent of STEM positions, including engineering duty officers and information warfare professionals. Female enlisted Sailors make up 22 percent of the cryptology and intelligence community and 21 percent of operational ratings, including aviation warfare systems operators and sonar technicians. see WOMEN'S HISTORY MONTH Page 6