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Friday, June 28, 2013

BALTOPS ‘13 Culminates at Kiel Week By Lt.j.g. Loren M. Terry, Expeditionary Strike Group TWO, Public Affairs

Baltic Operations (BALTOPS) 2013, a multi-national forces exercise, drew to a close June 22 in Kiel, Germany. In Kiel, BALTOPS’ events include a post exercise discussion; ship tours of the BALTOPS Maritime Force by local government officials, military members and the public; a reception aboard USS Mount Whitney (LCC 20); as well as participation in Kiel Week. Kiel Week is a 9-day sailing festival. The event has a history of more than 200 years, attracts many world famous participants and draws more than 2,000 sail boats and 5,000 participants yearly. “As a complement to a successful BALTOPS, we are able to participate in Kiel Week, which provides an exciting opportunity to continue developing and enjoying relationships with our coalition partners. Those relationships contribute to a successful BALTOPS and future military operations,” said Cmdr. Lance Lesher, acting afloat deputy commander, Expeditionary Strike Group 2. Focusing on interoperability and team building, BALTOPS promotes and fosters maritime security and cooperation among regional partners. “BALTOPS promotes mutual understanding, confidence, coop-

sailors assigned to the amphibious command ship Uss Mount Whitney (LCC 20) man the rails as the ship arrives in Kiel, Germany at the conclusion of exercise Baltic Operations (BaLtOPs) 2013. now in its 41st year, BaLtOPs 2013 is an annual, multinational exercise to enhance maritime capabilities and interoperability with partner nations to promote maritime safety and security in the Baltic sea. (Photo by MC1 Collin Turner)

eration and interoperability among the participating forces,” explained Cmdr. Soeren Larsen, commanding officer of the

Danish frigate HDMS Absalon (L16). “BALTOPS is an excellent venue for that purpose.” BALTOPS ‘13 began in Ronne,

Denmark and Ventspils, Latvia with pre-sail conferences followed by an at-sea phase that included exercises focused on

maritime interdiction operations, mine countermeasures, undersea warfare and seamanship. see BALTOPS ‘13 Page 12

CSG Eight Holds Change of Command By MC1 Christopher Stoltz, U.S. Naval Forces Europe- Africa/U.S. 6th Fleet Public Affairs

Submarine Group Eight held a change of command ceremony in Naples, Italy, June 21, where Rear Adm. Frederick J. Roegge was relieved by Rear Adm. Robert P. Burke. Adm. Bruce Clingan, commander, U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa, presented Rear Adm. Roegge earlier in the week with the Legion of Merit Medal for his leadership of U.S. and NATO operations throughout Europe and Africa. “Your dedication to the mission and to the command were apparent, and your reluctance to depart is clear, but you can rest easy knowing all of us will work hard to uphold the exceptional standard of performance you have established, and to build upon your legacy of extraordinary achievements,” said Adm. Clingan. “From counter-terrorism in Somalia, to ballistic missile defense in the Eastern Mediterranean; from anti-submarine operations in the North Atlantic to law enforcement and anti-piracy in Africa – your acumen and experience have enabled the U.S.

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and NATO to achieve their operational ambitions and maintain their vigilance over the entire AOR." Rear Adm. Roegge was quick to attribute his success to the Sailors he led. “I was so privileged because of the great work that you do every day conducting maritime operations from the North Pole to South Africa, and from the Mid-Atlantic to the middle of the Indian Ocean. Thank you.” Vice Adm. Frank C. Pandolfe, commander, 6th Fleet, remarked on Rear Adm. Roegge’s reputation and dedication to the mission. “You have carried a tremendous load for our Naples team, our Navy and our NATO Alliance,” said Vice Adm. Pandolfe. “And in serving as Director for Plans and Operations for U.S. Naval Forces EuropeAfrica; deputy commander for Sixth Fleet; commander, Submarine Group Eight; and commander, Submarines, Allied Naval Forces South, you met every challenge with enthusiasm, innovation, and wonderful professionalism. No one has done it better.” Rear Adm. Burke comes to Naples after serving as director of Joint and Fleet

Rear adm. Robert P. Burke, left, salutes Rear adm. Frederick J. Roegge, right, commander, submarine Group eight, during the change of command ceremony at naval support activity naples. during the ceremony, Rear adm. Burke relieved Rear adm. Roegge as commander, submarine Group eight (Photo by MCSN Luis R. Chavez Jr.)

Operations at U.S. Fleet Forces Command in Norfolk, Va. Rear Adm. Roegge will continue his career as director, Military

Personnel, Plans, and Policy for the Office of the Chief of Naval Operations in Washington, D.C.

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Review what happened between June 20 and June 26. Page 7

Region Command Picnic

Eurasia Partnership Dive 2013 Page 4

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Happy Birthday Doc! Page 9

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XO’s Corner

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By Cmdr. Robert Barbee NSA Naples Executive Officer

As the summer months get into full swing, it means one thing more than any other: PCS season. We have many families currently coming to the Naples area, and quite a few that have already arrived. On behalf of CAPT Gray and Command Master Chief Collins, let us be the first to offer you a warm welcome to this beautiful area. There is so much to see and enjoy in Southern Italy. While you’re traveling and enjoying our host country, I can’t caution enough—stay smart on the roads. For many folks, traffic here is a challenge unlike any other they’ve navigated. Driving in Naples is not like driving back home. There have been a number of accidents recently, and whether you’ve been in Italy three days or three years, you’ve got to drive defensively. Keep alert. Bear in mind that indicators, the speed limit, and lane markers may be used sparingly or not at all. Keep your head on a swivel and watch the conditions around you. Your safety is more important than any other distraction. Consider purchasing a GPS, and update it often. Using coordinates can be a directional lifesaver here. Naples newcomers and old timers alike may also want to take this summer to familiarize themselves with our fantastic pools. Over last weekend, we had 845 people visit the Support Site pool, and more than 900 people at the Carney Park pool. These beautiful facilities stand in stark contrast to the sometimes tough budget decisions that have been made due to sequestration. Even with the billions of dollars trimmed from the CNIC budget, we’ve tried to be good local stewards of what we have, and to make improvements where possible. As a Command, we are always looking to find ways to make improvements where we can. On a small scale, we have some plans to make another upgrade to the theater. We are looking to install a bank of self-serve movie ticket machines and provide online ticket purchase by the fall. On a larger scale, we are planning to make some renovations to our two bedroom housing units. As money becomes available, we’ll continue to find ways to better our community and our quality of life. Speaking of housing, I’d like to make an appeal to everyone to continue working our recycling and waste management efforts. We have several initiatives in development to continue and expand upon the excellent waste disposal we’ve had recently. This will allow the NSA Naples community to continue to serve as good stewards and guests within our host country. In closing, I’d like to highlight that we have a great week ahead. We’ll have the USO Sesame Street show today at the Naples High School gym and tomorrow we’ll be having our 4th of July celebration at Carney Park. Scarletta, a musical group, will be playing on the Support Site next week which would complete a day at the pool. Remember to get out and enjoy these fantastic events and everything else that Italy and Europe have to offer. Lastly, I’d like to restate what the Boss always says…thanks for all you do!

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Base Notes

Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Stand Down All U.S. military personnel are required to attend one SAPR stand down training session by July 1. NSA Naples is holding training at the dates and times listed below. Seating priority will be given to NSA military, however all are encouraged to attend. Maximum session size is 50 personnel, please plan accordingly and arrive early to ensure attendance. Friday, June 28, Capo Chapel 9 a.m. - 11 a.m. Friday June 28, Capo Fellowship Hall, 1 p.m. 3 p.m. Reminder: Procedure to Purchase Bulk LPG for Home Heating Eligible members MUST go thru the NEX Residential Office at the Support Site. Customers should place their bulk LPG order and provide a correct home address to the NEX Residential Office 48 hours prior to requested delivery date. Customers must be home during the time of the delivery. Deliveries will be made from 8 a.m. – 5 p.m., Monday through Saturday. No deliveries on Sunday or Italian holidays. Bulk LPG may be purchased year-round at NEX Customer Service. NEX Residential Office hours of operation are 9 a.m. – 6 p.m., Monday through Saturday. Tel: 081-813-5321 Note: Authorized LPG Concessionaire Will No Longer Accept Phone Calls LPG Concessionaire will now only take LPG bulk orders from the NEX Residential Office. Bulk LPG coupons must only be utilized at authorized concessionaires who make deliveries thru the NEX residential Office. Misuse, abuse or bartering of LPG coupons or any tax-free gas coupon is a violation of Italian fiscal law and violators are subject to disciplinary and or administrative actions which include the suspension of their privileges and the payment of taxes to the Italian government. If you require any further information please contact the NSA Tax-free Administrator at 626-5439. All Dependent Children Over 10 Must Have ID Card for AMC Travel Due to recent confusion in CONUS regarding dependent children traveling on AMC flights, PSD is issuing a reminder to all military personnel. All individuals over 10 must have their dependent identification card in their possession as per AMC instruction for AMC flights. Please plan accordingly, and contact Lt.Cmdr. Hoffman at 626-5787 for further information. Place Special Commissary Orders for July 4 Now The Commissary is now accepting special orders for large quantities of meat products for July 4. As many cookouts, barbecues and parties are anticipated in the area, plan ahead and contact them early at 081-811-4871 or DSN: 629-4871. Gold Star Families Designated Parking Spaces Now Available Surviving families of Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen, and Marines are known as Gold Star Families (GSF). Four designated parking space for GSF will be available in Gricignano at the Fleet and Family Service Center, Village Forum, the Naples Commissary, the Navy Exchange, and the US Navy Hospital. One designated parking space for GSF will be available on the ground floor of the East Parking garage at Capo. June 29: Festa Americana (Fourth of July Event) at Carney Park NSA Naples will hold its annual Fourth of July event at Carney Park on Saturday, June 29. Festa Americana will include a high-wire act,

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fireworks display, food booths, craft tables and more. All community members with park access are invited, and may sponsor up to six guests. MWR is currently looking for base-recognized, private organizations to sell items at food booths and craft tables. Volunteers are also needed to help run the event. For more information on volunteering or registering your organization for a food booth or craft table, contact Carney Park staff at 081-5261579. For more information on the high-wire act called “Air Art Show,” visit http://www. youtube.com/watch?v=KHawnyasJgM Festa Americana Access Policy and Bus Transportation Access to Festa is open and free to all US ID card-holders, local national employees, and JFC Carney Park privilege card-holders. Eligible patrons may sponsor up to 6 guests per ID card into the event. Guest access passes will be available for purchase until Friday, June 28. Bus transportation is available for Festa to alleviate high traffic; registration deadline is Wednesday, June 26. Following registration expiration, patrons may still ride on a space available basis. Individuals staying in TLA can show their room key or "priority bus pass" at the ITT offices and register to ride the buses for free. Guest access passes and bus passes are available for purchase online at http://www.mwritt.org and can be picked up at both ITT Offices, the Liberty Center, the Support Site NOR Center and Carney Park NOR Center (for those with access to Carney Park), and the Auto Wood Skills Center. Please view additional details on guest policy and bus transportation policy at https://www.facebook.com/mwrnaples. June 29: All American Apple Pie Contest at Festa Americana Entries are needed for Festa Americana's All American Apple Pie Contest at Carney Park. All entries will need to be brought to the small stage area by 3:15 p.m. in order to be eligible. Judging will begin at 3:45 p.m. and all entries will be judged on appearance and taste. A trophy will be awarded to best entry. For more information, contact Carney Park at 081-526-1579 July 1: New Hard Card Security Badges Implemented Beginning Monday, July 1, new hard card passes will be issued by base security to single-day sponsored guests aboard Capo and the Support Site. Sponsors and guests will apply for installation access and receive a temporary paper pass. Upon proceeding to installation entry points, sponsors and visitors will be issued numbered hard cards, to be worn as badges. To receive the hard card, guest photo identification will be required and retained by security for the duration of the sponsored visit. For more information, call the NSA Naples Pass and ID offices at DSN 629-4264 or 081-811-4264 (Support Site) or DSN 626-4955 or 081-568-4955 (Capo). July 2-3: Passport Services at USNH Naples Unavailable Passport Services will not be available at Naval Hospital Naples on Tuesday, July 2 and Wednesday, July 3. Services will resume Tuesday, July 9. July 3: Coffee Talk with Connect the Tots Connect the Tots is holding a coffee talk for families with young children on Wednesday, July 3 at the NEX Food Court Coffee shop. The event starts at 10:00am and is open to all U.S. and NATO ID cardholders. Parents and children are encouraged to wear red, white and blue in celebration of the 4th. For more information visit http://www.meetup.com/Connect-the-Tots-Club.

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July 4-5: Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society Closure Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society Naples Office will be closed July 4 and 5. July 4-7: Scheduled Closures for July 4 Weekend In observance of the 4th of July Holiday Weekend and the Italian Rest Day on 5 July, the following offices will be closed from 4-7 July: All Post Offices, the Personal Property Office, the Vehicle Processing Office, and the Motor Vehicle Registration Offices. All offices will re-open for normal business on Monday, 8 July. July 17: July Birthday Party with Connect the Tots Community members are invited to the Wonderful Watermelon Shindig July Birthday Party celebration at the fenced toddler park adjacent to the skate park on Wednesday, July 17th. The event starts at 3:00pm and is open to all U.S. and NATO ID cardholders. For more information visit http://www.meetup.com/ Connect-the-Tots-Club July 18: NMCRS Baby Basics Class A monthly class on newborn care and other useful tips for expecting parents is scheduled to be held from 9 a.m. to noon on Thursday, July 18. The class is offered by Navy Marine Corps Relief Society (NMCRS) visiting nurses and is

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open to U.S. military, civilians and NATO ID cardholders. It will be held at the 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 081568-3913. July 19: Tiger Shark Fundraiser at Carney Park Golf Course Naples Tiger Sharks is hosting their annual Golf Tournament on Friday, July 19, at Carney Park Golf Course. Check-in time is 9:30, start time at 11 a.m. Many Specialty prizes will be awarded, including Longest Drive, Accurate Drive, Longest Putt and Closet to the Pin. All U.S. ID cardholders are invited to participate. $35 entry fee, plus green fees. All proceeds go to assisting the Tiger Sharks reduce their up coming travel season. For more information on the Golf event, contact Neil Higgins at DSN: 6261769 or 081-568-1769, or Dave Snodgrass at DSN: 626-5751 or 081-568-5751. July 26: The National Night Out (NNO) Golf Tournament Held at Carney Park Golf Course, check-in at 10:30 a.m. for a kickoff time of noon. Tournament fee is $30 plus green fees and cart (for non-walkers). Prizes include Longest Drive and Closest to the Pin. Sign up a full team of 4 or sign up solo and be assigned to a team. All proceeds will contribute to National Night Out, held August 6. Team registration is ongoing until the start of the tournament. For more information contact Jeremiah Morgan at DSN: 6265525/5595 or Michael Martin at DSN: 626-2207.

Italian News Briefs

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Compiled by Teresa Merola

Animal Abandonment Issues In Italy every summer, people abandon animals before vacation time. To combat this seasonal animal abandonment, the National Association for the Protection of Animals (ENPA) announced a 24hour hotline starting in July for anyone who spots or finds unattended dogs or cats wandering the country’s roads. Animals left on the highways are not only at risk of injury, but also present safety-hazard to motorists. In 2013, according to highway police there were 66,100 car accidents involving animals, both wild and abandoned. There are about 20 operators and ENPA staff that will help callers identify the police in their area to alert. The toll free number is 800-137-079.

Mount Etna declared World Heritage site Mount Etna was declared a World Heritage site by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). Etna is the tallest active volcano on the European continent. This volcano continues to influence volcanology, geophysics and other earth science disciplines, according to UNESCO. Mt. Etna is about 200 kilometers in circumference and its first recorded eruption was documented in 1500 B.C. The most dramatic eruption happened in 1669 and lasted four months, causing

damage to nearby Catania and the town of Nicolosi.

Vatican to Caserta: Vanvitelli and His Angels The Caserta Royal Palace will open the exhibition ‘From Vatican to Caserta: Vanvitelli and his angels on July 30.’ Two large angels and display painted by Giacomo Zoboli between 1742 and 1748 as cartoons for the mosaics of the chapel of Santa Maria della Colonna (in the roman Basilica of San Pietro). The angels will be located were next to those with marble and stucco which adorn the Palatine Chapel, designed and built by the architect Luigi Vanvitelli in the eighteenth century.

The House of the Gilded Cupids Reopens The House of the Gilded Cupids (Casa degli Amorini Dorati) reopened to the public last weekend after a restoration that lasted almost two years. The house is located in the southern side of the insula 16 of Region VI and is one of the most visited sites of Pompeii for its frescoes and mosaics. The house is the result of a union, in the middle of the first century BC, of two houses of the third and second centuries BC. The house takes its name from discs of glass with gold leaf which were engraved the figure of a cupid that decorated the master bedroom of the owner. The frescoes depict scenes from the Greek mythology.

Soccer Clubs caught Evading Taxes

“Made in Italy” Counterfeiting

Italian financial police seized documents from 41 Italian soccer clubs as part of a tax evasion and money laundering related to player contracts. Naples prosecutors ordered the investigation for alleged conspiracy to avoid payment of huge amount of money to tax authorities during the transfer of players. Twelve district prosecutor's offices were involved in the investigation spearheaded by tax police. The seized material detailed the relationship between clubs, players and sports agents, their contracts as well as television rights. Major soccer teams are involved, including Juventus, AC Milan, Inter and Napoli.

The Italian national farmers association, Coldiretti, said that the counterfeit ‘Made in Italy’ label caused 60 billion euros a year loss to the national food market. State Forestry Corps agents uncovered some companies in Northern Italy that illegally used cheese and ham as Italian but were made in Germany and the Czech Republic. Coldiretti said that food labels must say where the raw material comes from. According to a recent Coldiretti/Eurispes survey, 33 percent of ‘Made in Italy’ food products, with a total value of 51 billion euros sold on both domestic and export markets, is made with imported raw materials.

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VOLUNTEERS NEEDED ARGOSY UNIVERSITY is looking for participants to take part in an exploratory study on Military Vs. Civilian Leadership. Volunteers would take part in a one-hour interview detailing previous military leadership role(s) and your current civilian leadership role. If interested, please contact Lovell Jones at 340-959-1173 or lovell_jones318@yahoo.com. THE NAPLES OVERSEAS SUPPORT CLUB (NOSC) is looking for volunteers to help manage the Thrift Store. The manager and co-manager would need to dedicate 2-3 half days weekly and be responsible for staffing the store and leading the team of volunteers. Additionally, new store volunteers and shift leaders are needed to help run the store during open hours by running the register, sorting items and stocking the store floor. Contact Sue Brown at tstoreschedule@gmail.com to volunteer and Melania Bowen at nosctshop@gmail.com to talk about management positions. Proceeds from the store support the base community. NAPLES AMERICAN RED CROSS (ARC) needs volunteers. If you are interested in volunteering or in taking a CPR/First Aid class, call 081-568-4788 or 626-4788 for more information. You can also "like" our Facebook page American Red Cross Naples - to keep up with current opportunities. 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. 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. 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.

ONGOING/ON THE HORIZON PUBLIC SPEAKING WITH TOASTMASTERS The Naples toastmasters Club meets the first and third Tuesdays; No meetings in July. Next meeting is 20 August, all are welcome. Meetings at 6:30 are held at the Support Site Community Center. FMI http://naplestoastmasters.wix.com/toastmastersnaples or like us on Facebook "Toastmasters Naples Italy". PROTESTANT WOMEN OF THE CHAPEL (PWOC) meet every Tuesday at 9 a.m. in the Support Site Fellowship Hall. This Summer we are offering two bible studies on prayer and Sabbath. We have free nursery, childcare, and a homeschoolers room for your family. Please check out our FB page PWOC Naples to join in on our many summer social gathering. 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. 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. 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. 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.

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Chief Master-at-arms (eXW/sW) Paolo Fleurant, (right) fires up the grill with his fellow chiefs during the annual navy Region europe, africa, southwest asia (CnReURaFsWa) command picnic at Carney Park, June 20. (Photo by Donyelle Davis)

Region Command Picnic Offers Camaraderie and Fun By MA2 Donyelle Davis, Navy Region Europe, Africa, Southwest Asia Public Affairs

Sailors, families and friends enjoyed an afternoon of fresh barbecue, outdoor games and recreation, to the backdrop of live entertainment, at the annual Navy Region Europe, Africa, Southwest Asia (CNREURAFSWA) command picnic at Carney Park, June 20. Rear Adm. Anthony E. Gaiani, Commander Navy Region Europe, Africa, Southwest Asia attended the event for the third year in a row; this year he was joined by Roger M. Natsuhara, Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Navy (Energy, Installations and Environment), who addressed the more than 200 people who were in attendance. “This is probably the most active region we have in the Navy,” said Natsuhara, “We really appreciate everything you do.” The command picnic was a perfect opportunity to build camaraderie among military members, civilians and local national employees during an off-site workday, said Chief Fire Controlman

William Ferrell, Region Recreation Committee president. “The CNE rock band did a great job keeping the crowd entertained and the food was really good,” said Ferrell. “The Region Recreation Committee put together several activities for the children like temporary tattoo's and sponge ball water fight area.” Ferrell said the command picnic had more attendance this year than last year and expects the committee to host more successful events. He encourages everyone to attend future activities and interact with others outside of their everyday work space. “Aside from the free food and fun, it’s a great opportunity to meet people,” said Ferrell. “You’ve got to get out of your comfort zone.” Yeoman 2nd Class Vada Branch, who recently arrived at the command, attended the picnic to meet his new coworkers in a different setting, which he said helped his new transition go smoothly. “It made me feel comfortable to see that it’s not just a command with Navy and civilian people,” said Branch. “It’s more like a family.”

NSA Naples Institutes Hard Card Guest Passes for Base Access By Lt. Liza Dougherty Public Affairs Officer

Beginning July 1, new hard card passes will be issued by base security here to sponsors and single-day sponsored guests aboard Capo and the Support Site. While not representing a drastic change to how base security is enforced, Lt. Ron Neal, head of NSA Naples’ security department, describes the move as an “extra step.” “Basically, you come apply for your base access just as you always have,” said Neal. The process involves acquiring a temporary paper pass from Pass and I.D. and then proceeding to base entry access points. “When you come aboard,

security will take your temporary pass,” said Neal. “They will also require photo I.D. from the guest or guests, which will be retained during their visit. Hard cards with corresponding numbers will be issued to both sponsor and guests, and these are to be worn as badges at all times during the visit. They will also be color coordinated, the sponsor wearing one color and guests another, so we have an easy visual for on-board guests at all times.” Neal also touts the badges as a way to keep good stewardship of tax-free programs such as the NEX, Commissary, and tax-free gas vouchers. “We are fortunate that Italy has been so accommodating with us,” said Neal. “Active

duty military and other eligible personnel currently have access to these very lucrative and valuable opportunities to shop and purchase gas tax free. In the current economy, we need to be very careful not to be lax with our host’s good will.” The new hard cards are only good for one day, and must be returned by midnight to avoid incurring sponsor violations. Likewise, unaccompanied guests will result in negative consequences for sponsors. The changes are not designed to be complicated, according to Neal. “If you come aboard the same way you always do, knowing that there’s just one extra step, you shouldn’t have any problems.”

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Fleet and Family Support Center Events this Week 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 Call 081-811-6372 for more information or to register

• July 02: Neapolitan Espresso, 10 a.m.-11 a.m., Support Site FFSC. Learn how to make an authentic Neapolitan Espresso. • July 02: Al-Anon Support Group, 6 p.m.-7p.m., Support Site FFSC. • July 02: Sponsorship Training, 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Support Site FFSC. • July 03: Choices (Managing Your Mood), 2 p.m.-4p.m., Support Site FFSC.

divers are lowered into the sea as part of a surface supplied diving operation during eurasia Partnership (eP) dive 2013. eP dive, co-hosted by the Romanian and U.s. navies, includes diving teams from azerbaijan, Bulgaria, Georgia, Romania, Ukraine and the United states. eP dive, aims to help increase diving interoperability, standardization of procedures and equipment familiarity. (Photo by MC2 Caitlin Feddersen)

Eurasia Partnership Dive 2013 Conducts Dive Training By MC2 Caitlin Feddersen U.S. Naval Forces EuropeAfrica/U.S. 6th Fleet Public Affairs

Diving teams from Azerbaijan, Bulgaria, Georgia, Romania, Ukraine and the U.S. met for Eurasia Partnership (EP) Dive 2013 in Constanta, Romania, June 10 - 21. The annual event, co-hosted by the U.S. and Romanian navies, aims to improve diving interoperability, standardization of procedures and equipment familiarity with participating nations. Lt. Joshua Aisen, U.S. Naval Forces Europe Eurasia Partnership program director, said the main goal of exercises like these is to improve the participants’ ability to work together. “Interoperability is a perishable skill that you have to practice, even within the U.S. Navy,” said Aisen. “The piece that we’re focusing on is working together and identifying any obstacles to that in a maritime environment and how to overcome them.” EP Dive consisted of several events taking place aboard the Romanian diving support ship Saturn and the salvage ship Grigore Antipa. Divers conducted simulated deep-sea diving, explosive ordinance disposal (EOD), demolition exercises and practiced mine countermeasures. Aboard the salvage ship Grigore Antipa, participants practiced surface-supplied diving techniques in the open sea.

“Surface-supplied diving is a type of diving where your air supply stays on the surface,” said Navy Diver 2nd Class Travis Wooden, assigned to EOD Mobile Unit 8. “We went to depths of 40 meters here and did exercises on the bottom such as flange projects and using hydraulic tools that are used for salvage projects and missions.” Participants also used the ship’s decompression chamber to simulate surface decompression, a method used during inclement weather or strong currents. The chamber simulates deep-water pressure and slowly changes to atmospheric pressure, allowing the body to adjust. This method is life-saving when they are unable to acclimate on their dive ascent. As divers aboard the salvage ship Grigore Antipa practiced deep sea diving techniques, those aboard the diving support ship Saturn practiced EOD techniques, including underwater demolition and mine countermeasures. “I think the underwater demolition exercises went very well,” said Romanian navy Lt. Cmdr. Michael Jordache. “We practiced using real explosives. Our standard operating procedures are common with the U.S. and we tried to show the other countries how similar we all work.” “Diving is unique, because your life depends on your fellow divers,” said Lt. Cmdr. Gary Hunter, a U.S. exercise planner for EP Dive 2013. “Working together helps to increase interoperability of these different navies and

Make Summer Travel Safe By Navy Personnel Command Public Affairs

Summer is the perfect time to gather up your family or friends and take a road trip. With amusement parks, beaches, and family reunions happening all over the country, more families are planning to buckle up and hit the road, Navy leaders said June 26. "Although the road trip is half the fun, making it to your destination safely should always be the first priority," said Dorice Favorite, director of the Navy Alcohol and Drug Abuse Prevention (NADAP) Office. In keeping with the Navy's recently launched "Keep What You've Earned" campaign, NADAP urges Sailors to drink responsibly throughout the year- you've earned it, don't waste it.

This summer, consider the following: • While on vacation, you may be traveling an unfamiliar route, hauling a boat or camper, along with the possible distraction of pets and children in the car. Adding alcohol to the mix puts the lives of the driver and everyone in the car, as well as other people on the road, at risk. • Whether you're on the road or outdoors, summer temperatures plus alcohol can equal trouble. Hot summer days cause fluid loss through perspiration, while alcohol causes fluid loss through increased urination. Together, they can quickly lead to dehydration or heat stroke. • At parties, make at least every other drink a nonalcoholic one. If you're the host,

be sure to provide plenty of cold, refreshing nonalcoholic drinks to keep your guests well hydrated. If you know you'll be driving, stay away from alcohol. And remember, there's no shame in taking a cab or sleeping on a friend's couch if you feel at all unsure if you should be driving. • Most importantly - do not drink and drive. The rate of alcohol-related traffic fatalities increases significantly from Memorial Day to Labor Day. "The summer holidays are some of the most dangerous times of the year to be on the road. Our Sailors have worked hard and deserve to enjoy their summer in a safe way," said Favorite. "Have fun with family and friends, but be smart if you choose to drink."

In the event of an emergency or to report a crime, please call the Emergency Dispatch Center at 081-568-4911 or 5911. (On-Base Dial 9-1-1) For non-emergency assistance, call 081-568-5638.

Energy Conservation The Right Light Only Where You Need It From the NSA Naples Energy Management Team

It’s convenient when the first person in the office turns on all the lights and nobody else has to think about light switches until the end of the day, but it isn’t necessarily energy efficient. Take a look around your work area and see if there are areas that are switched on, but really don’t need to be. Are there areas that look like they should have their own switch, but don’t? Tell your supervisor or Building Energy Monitor. Depending on how many fixtures are involved, it might make sense to have another switch wired in. Is the switch on the other side of the room, increasing chances it will be left on when people leave? Report it. Sometimes it will make sense to install occupancy controls that shut lights off automatically when a room in unoccupied. Many offices, shops, warehouses and other facilities can easily reduce lighting without affecting productivity. Turn off as many unnecessary lights as possible. Use task lighting instead of overhead lighting, and light only those areas that are needed at the time. According to the California Energy Commission, providing the right lighting can save up to 15 percent on your lighting bill.

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.

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FFSC Tip of the Week: Tips for house rules From the Fleet and Family Support Center

Setting house rules with your children is a great way to communicate your expectations about their behavior. Plus, rules can make children feel safe. As a parent, it is your job to decide what goes on in your house and what behavior is expected. Mom, Dad, you make the rules! Here are some simple house rules from the Love and Logic Institute to help you and your family get started: 1. Treat your parents with the same respect with which they treat you. 2. Everybody in the house does his/her fair share of the work. 3. Be prepared to solve any problem you make for others. The family understanding is that kids can solve the problem in almost any way, provided the solution does not make a problem for anyone else on the planet. 4. Be prepared, at the age of 18, to continue your education or be totally self-supporting. To learn more about parenting with “Love and Logic,” check out Introduction to Love and Logic, led by Larry Nelson, a clinical social worker, at the Fleet and Family Support Center. Love and Logic parenting is an approach to raising kids that provides loving support from parents while at the same time expecting kids to be respectful and responsible. The course helps parents in understanding and using techniques, so that they can raise the odds in favor of successful parenting. Love and Logic parenting is not a course about what is wrong with parents. It is a course on things that parents can do to make their lives with their children easier.

Life Exposure By Arturo Paulino, Club Beyond Community Director

My vision is not getting any better. Every year I need to order new contacts, and when my current contact is wearing off, it just makes me so uncomfortable that I would rather wear nothing until my new lens comes in. Why am I sharing this? Because I am a photographer. I hear compliments on having “a good eye” which always makes me chuckle, but sometimes I have to trust my shots not on my eye, but on my mechanics. Allow me to explain. I recently visited Paris on a self-assignment. I spent three nights photographing the living heaven out of Paris. No family, no agenda, no time constraints. Only me, a camera, and very broken French. Since it is not allowed in many places to use a tripod, I resolved to shoot most of my low-light photographs with a GorillaPod. These tripods have the peculiarity of literally clamping around the most unorthodox surfaces such as bars, car side mirrors or water hydrants. The problem? My camera is best suited to frame the shot by using the ViewFinder. Given the unique places I mounted my camera, it was virtually impossible for me to stretch my neck and access the tiny viewfinder every time. Not only was it challenging to frame the shot, but once I took the photograph I ran into another little detail – I couldn’t tell the quality of my picture. I had left my contacts back in Naples, and therefore I flew home not knowing if my shots were on the money or if I was off target. This is where mechanics come into place. Even though I couldn’t see the fullness of my photograph, the fact that I know the relationship between shutter speeds, apertures and ISO gave me the confidence to know, even without seeing, that my shot was on target. Reflecting on this, I am reminded of how mechanics work in real life. There are many times in which my self-assessment is cloudy at best. These are the times I base my value on the toys I own, the way I look or the approval of others. It is in these moments that I need to be reminded about the mechanics of life. In the same way the shutter speed freezes or slows down a motion, I need to be mindful of the integrity of time. How many of us find ourselves distracted with peripherals, when we are supposed to be working hard? How about working “from home” when we are truly supposed to rest and invest in our families? Exactly, that is the crux of time integrity. In the same way aperture regulates the amount of light coming into the camera sensor, I realize I deprive myself of light-filled moments such as community, service, worship. Last but not least the ISO of the camera is the equivalent of film rolls, for those of you who remember a film camera. This is the baseline, the foundation, and the platform on which exposure takes place. Likewise I need to be reminded that I do not exist in a vacuum. I too have a foundation, a storyline, a purpose and therefore an Author. Let us seek the right life exposure when our circumstances make our judgment questionable, whether we feel we can see just fine or not, and when our inner self thirsts to align with our master storyline.

Exercise FRUKUS Kicks Off By Commander, U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa, Commander, U.S. 6th Fleet Public Affairs

Maritime forces from four countries began their participation in the multinational naval exercise FRUKUS, in port Brest, France, June 25. FRUKUS, which is led this year by the French navy, is focused on improving maritime security through open dialogue and increased training of the participating nations, as well as promoting friendship, mutual understanding and cooperation. Participating navies include France, Russia, the U.K. and the U.S. U.S. participation in this year’s exercise includes the guided-missile frigate USS Nicholas (FFG 47), homeported in Norfolk, Va., and currently deployed to the U.S. 6th Fleet; as well as staff from Commander, Naval Forces Europe-Africa/6th Fleet.

During the exercise, which consists of both an inport and at-sea phase, U.S. participants will work side-by-side with other partner-nations at sea and ashore to foster multinational interoperability. While in port, crews from the participant countries will engage in pre-sail coordination and sporting events. In addition, a shore-based multinational combined task group (CTG) staff will stand up in preparation for the at-sea phase. Once the at-sea phase begins, the participating ships will execute various training events centered on the theme of military support for civilians in distress, to include Humanitarian Assistance/Disaster Relief (HA/DR). FRUKUS was created in 2003 to aid in talks between France, Russia, the U.K., and the U.S. Sponsorship rotates between the four navies, with the lead nation traditionally providing a blend of professional and cultural activities.

Hagel: Defense Department Welcomes Supreme Court Decision

By American Forces Press Service

Defense Department officials will move forward in making benefits available to all military spouses, Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel said in a statement issued after the U.S. Supreme Court struck down the Defense of Marriage Act. The law had prevented federal agencies from offering all of the same benefits to spouses in same-sex marriages that they provide to other spouses. Here is the secretary's statement: The Department of Defense welcomes the Supreme Court's decision today on the Defense of

Marriage Act. The Department will immediately begin the process of implementing the Supreme Court's decision in consultation with the Department of Justice and other executive branch agencies. The Department of Defense intends to make the same benefits available to all military spouses -- regardless of sexual orientation -- as soon as possible. That is now the law, and it is the right thing to do. Every person who serves our nation in uniform stepped forward with courage and commitment. All that matters is their patriotism, their willingness to serve their country and their qualifications to do so. Today's ruling helps ensure that all men and women who serve this country can be treated fairly and equally, with the full dignity and respect they so richly deserve. Later, a Defense Department spokesman issued a statement detailing some of the steps the department is taking: The Department will immediately begin to update the identification card issuance infrastructure and update the applicable implementing guidance. We estimate

that this process will take about 612 weeks. For civilian employees, the Department will look to OPM for guidance. For civilian employees who are eligible for ID cardrelated benefits, the Department intends that ID cards will be made available to same-sex spouses of civilian employees at the same time as same-sex spouses of military members. The Supreme Court's ruling means that the Defense Department will extend all benefits to same-sex spouses of military personnel that are currently extended to opposite-sex spouses, including medical, dental, interment at Arlington National Cemetery, and with-dependent Basic Allowance for Housing. The Department will implement these benefit changes as soon as possible for same-sex spouses. The policies governing burial at Arlington National Cemetery will apply equally to same-sex and opposite-sex spouses. We are carefully reviewing command sponsorship for overseas tours, and all applicable Status of Forces agreements. We will assess costs as we move forward with implementation.

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CsG eight Change of Command

Rear adm. Robert P. Burke receives honors as he arrives at the change of command ceremony for submarine Group eight at naval support activity naples. during the ceremony, Rear adm. Robert P. Burke relieved Rear adm. Frederick J. Roegge as commander of submarine Group eight. (Photo by MCSN Luis R. Chavez Jr.)

naS Sigonella Sailor receives Purple heart By MC3 Cameron Bramham

Crime Report for June 20 - 26 From the NSA Naples Command Investigative Division and NCIS

In the event of an emergency or to report a crime, please call the Emergency Dispatch Center at 081-568-4911 or 5911. (On-Base Dial 9-1-1)

During a frocking ceremony at Naval Air Station (NAS) Sigonella, a newly appointed petty officer first class received the Purple Heart, May 30. Master-at-Arms 1st Class Leroy Williams Jr. received much more than a frocking certificate and a new set of chevrons. Capt. Chris Dennis, NAS Sigonella commanding officer, presented Williams with the Purple Heart for the injuries he sustained from an improvised explosive device (IED) while deployed to Afghanistan. "This award is a representation of a lot of things," said Dennis. "It's a representation of a lot of professionalism and a lot of devotion to duty, and love. I just want to make sure that we all understand that and take time to appreciate [Petty Officer] Williams, the dog handlers, and all of the fine folks at [NAS Sigonella] Security." Williams, NAS Sigonella Military Working Dog Division, was downrange where he was tasked to the front with his canine "Dinomt," to search for hidden explosive devices. "We were looking for a couple of high valued targets, considered to be terrorists," Williams said. "When we got close to a Taliban check point, a remote detonation was set-off that killed my dog." The eight pound explosive device detonated three feet away from Williams. Dinomt was in between the bomb, Williams and an Explosive Ordinance Disposal Technician. "He actually saved my life; saved both [EOD Tech] of our lives," said Williams. Williams suffered TBI (Traumatic Brain Injury) and shrapnel in his leg. He realizes that if it wasn't for Dinomt, he would not have been able to receive the Purple Heart or his 1st class crows (chevrons). "Fortunately we're both [EOD Tech] still here," Williams said. "Every day forward, I take my dog with me. We don't leave our dogs, no matter what. When he was killed, I picked him up, put him in my sleeping bag and carried him about 500 meters in order to get to a medevac [medial evacuation]." Williams is humbled to receive the Purple Heart. "It means a lot to me," Williams said. "If you receive this award you're not normally alive to hold it. Because I'm still here, I'm able to move forward, teach future dog handlers, and continue to do my job, which means a great deal to me. I'll carry it with honor, pride, and the memory of my dog." Receiving a Purple Heart is a tremendous honor for Williams, but he did not want the spotlight only on him. Other NAS Sigonella Sailors were also frocked. "Congratulations to everybody that's here," Williams said. "This is a huge and great accomplishment. I always love to see people advance to whatever pay-grade. Good luck to your future endeavors!"

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Master Chief Petty Officer of the navy (Ret.) Joe R. Campa, Jr. attends the U.s. naval hospital naples Corpsman Ball at the Palazzo saraceno eventi, June 21st. sailors celebrate 115 years of service from the hospital Corps. (Photo by HM2 Joseph Ehler, U.S. Naval Hospital Naples)

happy Birthday doc! By HMSN Vincent Coronel, U.S. Naval Hospital Naples

Naval Hospital Naples kicked off its week long Corpsman Birthday Celebration at Naval Support Activity (NSA) Naples commemorating 115 years of distinguished service with a 3.3 mile base run, June 17th. The participating staff members were joined by the Commanding Officer, Capt. Matthew Pommer, and the newly arrived Executive Officer, Capt. Lavencion Starks. The National Ensign and Navy Colors were carried while cadences were sung by Corpsmen and Officers alike. “There was a real sense of pride and solidarity,” said HMSN Brandi K. Fitzwater. “We have a rich history and taking part in something like this makes me embrace our heritage.” The run was just the beginning of a celebration that included a cake cutting ceremony and concluded with the Corpsman Ball held at the Palazzo Saraceno Eventi on Friday, June 21st. Personal stories were shared during the annual cake cutting ceremony from many of the

hospital’s previously deployed staff members, each recalling how they answered the call to serve. “Serving as both a Green-side and Blue-side Corpsman gives you a real appreciation of how versatile our rate really is,” said HM2 Adriana F. Taizan, master of ceremonies. “Hearing their experiences really gives credit to why we are such a resilient and dedicated rate.” The Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy (Ret.) Joe R. Campa, Jr. was the guest of honor and keynote speaker at this year’s Corpsman Ball. “This is one of the best ceremonies I have seen to date,” said Campa. “You can feel the camaraderie, the teamwork, the respect up and the down the chain of command.” When asked about the newest generation of Corpsmen, Campa stated, “Our new corps-

man, our most junior corpsman have done so much to inspire the community, they believe in what they are doing and young people have choices now, and they chose to serve. I believe the community will continue to get stronger, they embrace that selfless service and they continue to want to do more and I think that ten or twenty years from now we will see a stronger force based on just that alone.” The Hospital Corps became part of the Medical Department of the Navy through an act of Congress on June 17, 1898. Appointed by the Secretary of the Navy to become pharmacists, 25 senior apothecaries are considered to be the charter members of the Hospital Corps. Today we are the most decorated rate in the navy with 22 Medal of Honor recipients and 20 naval ships named after Hospital Corpsmen.

Capt. Patricia Burns, left, and hM1 Marco torrico, right, cut the cake during the hospital Corps birthday celebration at U.s. naval hospital naples, June 17. sailors around the fleet celebrate 115 years of service from the hospital Corps. (Photo by HM2 David Butters, U.S. Naval Hospital Naples

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Chief naval aircrewman (tactical helicopter) Wade Payne dresses out in full firefighting ensemble during a damage control competition on the flight deck of the guided-missile destroyer Uss Gravely (ddG 107). Gravely, homeported in norfolk, Va., is on a scheduled deployment supporting maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the 6th Fleet area of responsibility. (Photo by MC1 James Turner)

Gravely Sailors Compete at Damage Control their knowledge in a fun and competitive atmosphere event aboard Gravely, while earning bragging rights and a plaque. "It was a lot of fun," said Chief Electrician’s Mate Brian Morse "It was beneficial for everyone to be able to have hands-on learning with the equipment.” Gravely, homeported in Norfolk, Va., is on a scheduled deployment supporting maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the 6th Fleet area of responsibility.

What happened to my clothes? By NSA Public Affairs

This is not a new question for Naples residents and is an ongoing concern to all. Several residents of both on and off base housing report stained, discolored, or bleached clothing when no bleach was used in their laundry. NSA Housing, Public Works, and the Hospital recently investigated these concerns by collecting data, examining materials, and taking water samples. The data collected included cross-checking the buildings on base where the discoloration occurred. Residents also provided the type of laundry detergent and any additives used, as well as the make and model of their washing machine. There was no commonality based on location, type of product, or type of washing machine to explain the discoloration problem. Discoloration of laundry occurred in random places off and on base, with a wide variety of detergents, and in all types of washing machines. Nonetheless, the Hospital Environmental Health Department conducted special water testing in May. The results indicated chlorine parameters from "zero" to the expected "trace/0.2 parts per million." In layman’s terms, there were no indications of any issues with the water supply. However, it is still possible that the cause may be a chemical reaction between the laundry detergent used and the water in your washing machine. Earlier this year the Public Works Department explained that the Support Site’s water is supplied by the West Campania Aqueduct through a concrete lined tunnel that was bored through the mountain.

This supply can be characterized as a relatively pristine supply from a well-protected source. The water is disinfected with chlorine dioxide which is a more powerful disinfectant compared to chlorine normally used in the United States. In addition to being a good disinfectant, chlorine dioxide is used in both Europe and parts of the United States to control the taste and odor of water as well as to combat algae and decaying vegetation. It is also more effective than simple chlorine at inactivating some viruses. The use of chlorine dioxide as a disinfectant and the long detention times within the West Campania Aqueduct's facilities provides robust disinfection. As such, drinking water at the Gricignano Support Site meets the requirements of the Final Governing Standards for Italy and is safe for drinking. The issues with occasional spotting in laundry seem to be due to the adding of bleach products that contain chlorine or 'color enhancers' such as Clorox 2, which contains hydrogen peroxide. Both chlorine and hydrogen peroxide are oxidants that when added to laundry water can re-activate the chlorine dioxide and cause lost color spots on clothes. This can be easily eliminated by not using products that contain chlorine or hydrogen peroxide. You can view The NSA Support Site periodic water sampling results, as required by the Final Governing Standards for Italy, and the Consumer Confidence Report at the following link: http://www.cnic.navy.mil/Naples/OperationsAndMa nagement/EnvironmentalSupport/DrinkingWaterC onsumerConfidenceReport/index.htm

In the event of an emergency or to report a crime, please call the Emergency Dispatch Center at 081-568-4911 or 5911.

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The guided-missile destroyer USS Gravely (DDG 107) held a damage control (DC) competition between junior officers and the chiefs, while underway in the Mediterranean, June 23. The event, held on the flight deck, that consisted of a relay between five different events, including pipe-patching repair; de-smoking a space; chemical-biological-radiological (CBR) response and firefighting ensemble (FFE)

dress-out races. “This competition is a really good opportunity to keep Sailors sharp on the damage control procedures,” said Chief Damage Controlman Reginald Pridgen. “It is also a morale booster. Win or lose, there’s nothing like a friendly competition to motivate a crew.” The chiefs dominated the relay finishing the events with an overall time of 28 minutes and 41 seconds – nine seconds faster than Gravely’s junior officers. Sailors were able to apply

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By MC2 James Turner

Obtaining your Sojourner Permit 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.

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M ORE I NSIDE P AGE … ONGOING/ON THE HORIZON continued 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. 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. 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. 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 081-811-4682 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. 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, June 28 4:30 p.m.The Incredibles, PG 6 p.m. Man of Steel, PG-13 7 p.m. White House Down, PG-13 Premiere Showing

Wednesday, July 3 4:30 p.m.Monsters University, G 6 p.m. After Earth, PG-13 7 p.m. Man of Steel, PG-13

Saturday, June 29 3 p.m. The Incredibles, PG 4 p.m. Monsters University, G 6 p.m. After Earth, PG-13 Premiere Showing 7 p.m. White House Down, PG-13

Thursday, July 4 Monsters University, G 4 p.m. Man of Steel, PG-13 (3D) 6 p.m. White House Down, PG-13 7 p.m. World War Z, PG-13

Sunday, June 30 Despicable Me, PG Monsters University, G (3D) 6 p.m. World War Z, PG-13 7 p.m. After Earth, PG-13 3 p.m. 4 p.m.

Monday, July 1 Closed, No Movie Tuesday, July 2 Closed, No Movie

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Friday, July 5 3 p.m. Despicable Me 2, PG (3D) Premiere Showing 4:30 p.m.After Earth, PG-13 6 p.m. Man of Steel, PG-13 (3D) 7 p.m. The Purge, R Premiere Showing

Movie Descriptions espicable Me 2, PG, Cast: Steve Carell, Kristen Wiig, Benjamin Bratt, Miranda Cosgrove, Russell Brand. Animated, Comedy, Family, Sequel 98 min. In summer 2013, get ready for more Minion madness in Despicable Me 2. Chris Meledandri and his acclaimed filmmaking team create an allnew comedy adventure featuring the return of (former?) super-villain Gru (Steve Carell), his adorable girls, the unpredictably hilarious Minions...and a host of new and outrageously funny characters.

fter Earth, PG-13, Cast: Will Smith, Jaden Smith, Zoe Kravitz, Sophie Okonedo, Isabella Fuhrman. Sci-Fi/Fantasy, Action/ Adventure 100 min. A crash landing leaves teenager Kitai Raige and his legendary father Cypher stranded on Earth, 1,000 years after cataclysmic events forced humanity's escape. With Cypher critically injured, Kitai must embark on a perilous journey to signal for help, facing uncharted terrain, evolved animal species that now rule the planet, and an unstoppable alien creature that escaped during the crash. Father and son must learn to work together and trust one another if they want any chance of returning home

HE PURGE, R, Cast: Lena Headey, Ethan Hawke, Max Burkholder, Edwin Hodge, Rhys Wakefield. SciFi/Fantasy, Thriller 85 min. In a futuristic America plagued by crime, the government sanctions a 12-hour period once a year in which all criminal activity is legal. When an intruder breaks into the home of James Sandin and his family, they must try to survive the night without compromising their personal moral code.

HITE HOUSE DOWN, PG-13, Cast: Channing Tatum, Maggie Gyllenhaal, Jason Clarke, James Woods, Jamie Foxx. Action/Adventure 137 min. Capitol Policeman John Cale has just been denied his dream job with the Secret Service of protecting President James Sawyer. Not wanting to let down his little girl with the news, he takes her on a tour of the White House, when the complex is overtaken by a heavily armed paramilitary group. Now, with the nation's government falling into chaos and time running out, it's up to Cale to save the president, his daughter, and the country.

ONSTERS UNIVERSITY, G, Cast: Billy Crystal, John Goodman, Steve Buscemi, Dave Foley, Julia Sweeney. Animation, Family, 102 min. Ever since college-bound Mike Wazowski was a little monster, he has dreamed of becoming a Scarerand he knows better than anyone that the best Scarers come from Monsters University

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tOURs OPen tO BOth U.s. MILItaRy and natO I.d. CaRd hOLdeRs USO DAILY TOURS June 28 Wine Tasting Under the Stars................................€44 June 29 Mini Cruise of the Amalfi Coast .........................€59 June 30 Magicland Amusement Park ....€50 July 4 Island of Capri with Lunch .......€84 July 5 Wine Tasting Under the Stars ...€44 July 6 Mini Cruise of the Amalfi Coast €59 July 7 Rome of the Caesars ................€58

WEEKEND TOURS July 3-6 Fourth of July in Venice . . . . . . .€ 228 Aug. 9-Aug. 16 Malta: The Queen of the Med . .€ 658 Aug. 30-Sept. 2 Labor Day on the French Riviera .€485 Sept. 26-30 Oktoberfest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .€ 575

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(MU). But during his first semester at MU, Mike's plans are derailed when he crosses paths with hotshot James P. Sullivan, "Sulley", a natural-born Scarer. The pair's out-of-control competitive spirit gets them both kicked out of the University's elite Scare Program. To make matters worse, they realize they will have to work together, along with an odd bunch of misfit monsters, if they ever hope to make things right. ORLD WAR Z, PG-13, Cast: Brad Pitt, James Badge Dale, Eric West, Mireille Enos, Matthew Fox. Action/Adventure, Horror, Sci-Fi/Fantasy, Adaptation 115 min. Nations employee Gerry Lane traverses the globe in a race against time to stop a pandemic that is toppling armies and governments and threatening to decimate humanity itself.

HE INCREDIBLES, PG, Cast: Craig T. Nelson, Holly Hunter, Samuel L. Jackson, Jason Lee, Dominic Louis. Action/ Adventure, Animated, Family, Family 115 min. Once one of the world's top masked crime-fighters, Bob Parr - known to all as "Mr. Incredible" - fought evil and saved lives on a daily basis. But now, fifteen years later, Bob and his wife - a famous superhero in her own right - have adopted civilian identities and retreated to the suburbs to live normal lives with their three kids. Now he's a clockpunching, insurance claims adjuster, fighting boredom and a bulging waistline. Itching to get back into action, Bob gets his chance when a mysterious communication summons him to a remote island for a top-secret assignment.

AN OF STEEL, PG-13, Cast: Henry Cavill, Diane Lane, Amy Adams, Russell Crowe, Michael Shannon. Action/Adventure 143 min. A young boy learns that he has extraordinary powers and is not of this Earth. As a young man, he journeys to discover where he came from and what he was sent here to do. But the hero in him must emerge if he is to save the world from annihilation and become the symbol of hope for all mankind.

ESPICABLE ME, PG, Cast: Steve Carell, Jason Segel, Russell Brand, Elsie Fisher, Chris Renaud. Animated, Comedy, Family, 95 min. In a happy suburban neighborhood, surrounded by white picket fences and flowering rose bushes, sits a black house with a dead lawn whose owner is planning to commit the biggest theft ever. With the help of a small army of minions, he plans to steal the moon.

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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In the Spotlight LT JOHN ARCE LT John Arce checked on board U. S. Naval Hospital Naples in June 2010 as the Emergency Medicine Department Division Officer. Known for his clinical expertise as a trauma nurse, he is the Program Manager and instructor for the Cardiac Worship and maintains credentials for Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Trauma Nursing (TNCC), and EMT Instructor. LT Arce has been Navy healthcare provider 22 years and his previous experience as a Surface Force Independent Duty Corpsman has been a great benefit for our patients and staff alike. Sought out by his peers and junior staff, he makes a great impact at the Hospital, in particular by leading and mentoring our hospital corpsman. LT Arce was competitively selected for Duty Under Instruction for Family Nurse Practitioner with a Doctorate in Nursing Practice at Duke University and will be leaving to begin his studies this summer. Looking back on his tour with wife Kathryn and three daughters, Lindsey, Gabriella and Hannah, he is “not quite sure where we are going to find food like this when we get back to the States. I love the fact that the Italian culture has great food to include the best pizza in the world”.

HM3 COREY KEATING Originally from Colorado Springs, Colorado, Hospital Corpsman Third Class (Fleet Marine Force) Corey Keating is a hard charging Sailor and critical contributor to the mission of U. S. Naval Hospital Naples, Italy. As a Nationally Registered Emergency Medical Technician and team leader in the Emergency Medicine Department, he is responsible for providing emergency services and ambulance response for 43 tenant commands, on-base housing units, recreational events, and Department of Defense schools in the Naples Area. HM3 Keating’s subject matter expertise and leadership were vital to his department’s success during the recent Medical Inspector General and Joint Commission inspections. His actions helped U.S. Naval Hospital Naples earn the Joint Commission “Gold Seal of Approval.” Truly dedicated to serving those in need, HM3 Keating volunteered for and completed a combat deployment to Afghanistan to provide medical support to the First Marine Division in support of Operation Enduring Freedom from January to October 2012. “The best thing about being a Corpsman is the versatility of our job. As a Corpsman, we can be assigned to every platform that the Navy offers, and we have the option to choose over 30 different rating specialties.”

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Cmdr. Robert Barbee, executive Officer naval support activity (nsa) naples, congratulates senior Chief Master-at-arms Lewis thorp during senior chief pinning ceremony at nsa naples Capodichino, June 26. thorp is one of many new senior chiefs celebrating their advancement throughout the navy. (Photo by MC2 Jason Howard)

Rear adm. ann Phillips (right), commander, expeditionary strike Group 2, signs the guest book at the Mayor of Kiel's office during a port visit following the underway phase of exercise Baltic Operations (BaLtOPs) 2013. now in its 41st year, BaLtOPs is an annual, multinational exercise to enhance maritime capabilities and interoperability with partner nations to promote maritime safety and security in the Baltic sea. (Photo by MC2 Josh Bennett)

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This was followed by a wargame phase which placed participants in an asymmetrical threat environment, allowing them to showcase procedures, training and cooperative efforts honed during the exercise. “BALTOPS allows participating nations to do combined training and learn from the experiences of the partner nations,” said Cmdr. Gerald Liebich, commanding officer of the German frigate FGS Brandenburg (F215). “The whole purpose of BALTOPS is the team spirit that joint exercises bring out; the Baltic Sea is an outstanding playground for this type of training.” “The magnitude of BALTOPS provides a unique chance to expand military interoperability and to enhance and strengthen partnership not only among NATO members, but with regional neighbors alike,” said Lt.Cmdr. Egidijus Oleskevicius, commander, Task Unit .50. With more than 40 multi-national surface and air units participating, BALTOPS ‘13 also allowed for numerous opportunities to conduct cross-deck training. “Composed of nine personnel from the Dutch, Latvian, Finnish, German and US navies, our

mission was to track, coordinate and consolidate the efforts of three Mine Counter Measures (MCM) task units, consisting of 29 multi-national MCM ships,” said Marine Corps Lt.Col. Wesely Bane, Expeditionary Strike Group (ESG) TWO, officer in charge of the MCM cell embarked on the Dutch frigate HNLMS Evertsen (F805). “It has truly been a unique and rewarding opportunity; successfully sharing our capabilities and methods will greatly enhance our ability to respond effectively to real world events.” "No nation can confront today's challenges alone," said Lt.Col. David Bussel, director, Joint Training, Readiness and Exercises at U.S. European Command. "For 41 years, this exercise has provided EUCOM the interoperability necessary to continually improve and maintain security in the Baltic region and demonstrates our steadfast commitment to NATO." Regularly scheduled by Commander, U.S. European Command, BALTOPS ‘13 was directed from aboard USS Mount Whitney by Rear Adm. Ann Phillips, commander, ESG 2, on behalf of Vice Adm. Frank Pandolfe, commander, U.S. 6th Fleet. Participating nations included Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Germany, Latvia, Lithuania, The Netherlands, Poland, Sweden, the United States and NATO.

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Lt. Cmdr. Christopher tabert, F-35C instructor pilot taxis the F-35C Lightning II Joint strike Fighter in after landing at eglin air Force Base, Fla. the U.s. navy's strike Fighter squadron (VFa) 101 received the navy's first F-35C Lightning II carrier variant aircraft from Lockheed Martin today at the squadron's home at eglin air Force Base, Fla. VFa 101, based at eglin air Force Base, will serve as the F-35C Fleet Replacement squadron, training both aircrew and maintenance personnel to fly and repair the F-35C. (Photo by Maj. Karen Roganov, 33d Fighter Wing Public Affairs)

navy receives First F-35C Lightning ii By Naval Air Forces Public Affairs

SAN DIEGO (NNS) -- The U.S. Navy's Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 101 received the Navy's first F-35C Lightning II carrier variant aircraft from Lockheed Martin today at the squadron's home at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. The F-35C is a fifth generation fighter, combining advanced stealth with fighter speed and agility, fully fused sensor information, network-enabled operations and advanced sustainment. The F-35C will enhance the flexibility, power projection, and strike capabilities of carrier air wings and joint task forces and will comple-

ment the capabilities of the F/A-18E/F Super Hornet, which currently serves as the Navy's premier strike fighter. By 2025, the Navy's aircraft carrier-based air wings will consist of a mix of F-35C, F/A-18E/F Super Hornets, EA-18G Growlers electronic attack aircraft, E-2D Hawkeye battle management and control aircraft, Unmanned Carrier Launched Airborne Surveillance and Strike (UCLASS) air vehicles, MH-60R/S helicopters and Carrier Onboard Delivery logistics aircraft. VFA 101, based at Eglin Air Force Base, will serve as the F-35C Fleet Replacement Squadron, training both aircrew and maintenance personnel to fly and repair the F-35C.

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Jody Wright, left, and Carlos Campos, right, win the male and female races for the slaves no More 5K at naval support activity naples support site, June 22. the slaves no More 5K raises awareness of human trafficking, and all of the proceeds made from the event goes to Casa Ruth, a shelter for victims of human trafficking. (Photo by Beth Barfield, Protestant Women of the Chapel)

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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

U.S. POSITIONS NOTE: Effective May 1, CONUS hires currently residing in the Naples/Gaeta commuting areas must apply through USAJOBS in order to receive consideration.

OPEN CONTINUOUS ANNOUNCEMENT Educational Aid (CDC/CYP), GS-1702-02 KPP 03 KPP 04, ANN#EUR13-537395-AG, (Multiple Positions), Full Time Permanent. Next Cut Off-Date: June 27. CLOSING DATE: JUNE 27 Financial Technician, GS0503-07, ANN#EUR13-624299EG, Full Time Permanent CLOSING DATE: JULY 4 Ballistic Missile Defense Coordinator, GS-0301-13, ANN# EUR13-628552-EG, Full Time Permanent HR Assistant (Employee Benefit), Ua-0203-05, ANN#3049B628554-KB, Full Time Temporary

LOCAL NATIONALS (LN) POSITIONS No Vacancies 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. June 17.

NON-APPROPRIATED FUND (NAF) POSITIONS

vises swimmers and bathers in pool area. Open Until Filled.

Fleet & Family Readiness NAF Local Naples job announcements within CNREURAFSWA may be viewed at: www.cnic.navy.mil/ Naples/FleetAndFamilyReadiness /AboutFleetAndFamilyReadiness/ Jobs/index.htm

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The necessary application forms are also available online. For any questions you have, you may reach us at 081-568-5612/4164.

NSA NAPLES U.S. POSITIONS, MWR OPEN CONTINUOUS POSITIONS Child and Youth Programs Assistant, CY-1702-I/II, ANN# 13-071, (Multiple Positions). Regular full time/ part-time/ flexible. 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. Lifeguard, NF-0189-01, ANN # 13-061 (Multiple positions) temporary flexible (Seasonal Employment) Aquatics Division, Carney Park/Support Site. Works as instructor, safeguards and super-

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CYP Operation Clerk, NF0303-02, ANN#13-065,(Multiple Positions) regular full time/part time & flexible, Fleet and Family Readiness Program, CYP Division, Naples. The purpose of this Child and Youth 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, Youth program (YP). Open Until Filled. CYP Leader, CY-1702-II, ANN# 13-083 regular full time, Fleet and Family Readiness Program, CYP Division, Teen Center, Support Site, 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. Open Until Filled. CYP Assistant Director, NF1702-03, ANN#13-084 regular full time, Fleet and Family Readiness Program, CYP Division, Support Site, Naples. This position serves as the Child and Youth program (CYP) Assistant Director position is to assist the CYP director of the child Development Center (CDC Director) or the School Age Care or SAC program (Youth Director) to administer a developmentally appropriates CDC or SAC program. Open Until Filled.

NAF LOCAL NATIONAL POSITION Lifeguard, Ua-0189-07, ANN# 13-057, (Multiple Positions) temporary part time/full time, (Seasonal Employment) Aquatics Division, Carney Park/Support Site. Open Until Filled.

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#1300021H Customer Service/Front End Supervisor/CS/ NF-02/RFT- Closes: Open Until Filled. Pay Rate: $11.00-13.00. Job Summary: Job Summary:

Responsible for supervising a group of associates that perform a variety of customer service duties including special orders, foreign currency exchange, Western Union, merchandise returns, etc Ann#130001L3 Lead Cashier Checker/CC/NF-01/RFT. Open Until Filled. Pay Rate: $10.0011.00. Responsible for leading associates engaged in the operation of cash registers to record sales in retail checkout areas. Ann#130001VX Lead Security Guard/52/NF-01/RFTOpen Until Filled. Pay Rate: $10.0013.00. Job Summary: Responsible for leading associates engaged in the enforcement of security measures; conducts inspections; prepares reports concerning security related incidents, etc. Ann#1300021H Customer Service Clerk/CS/NF-02/RFT- Closes: Open Until Filled. Pay Rate: $8.50-$10.00. Job Summary: Performs a variety of customer service duties including special orders, foreign currency exchange, Western Union, merchandise returns, etc. Ann#130001T2 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. Ann#130001L4 Store Worker/ W3/NA-02/Flex – Open Until Filled. Pay Rate: $10.23. Performs various duties including loading/unloading merchandise and cart retrieval in an Exchange store, storeroom and/or location. Ann#1300023Z Cashier Checker/CC/NF-01/Flex- Open Until Filled. Pay Rate: $8.00-$9.50. Job Summary: Associates engaged in the operation of cash registers to record sales in retail checkout areas. Ann#13000240 Sales Clerk/ HL/NF-01/Flex- Open Until Filled. Pay Rate: $8.00-$9.50. Job Summary: 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#1300023U Sales Clerk/ CL/NF-01/FPT- Open Until Filled. Pay Rate: $8.00-$9.50. Job Summary: 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#13000241 Sales Clerk/ SL/NF-01/FPT- Open Until Filled. Pay Rate: $8.00-$9.50. Job Summary: 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. DISTRIBUTION CENTER, GRICIGNANO Ann#130001T1 Warehouse Worker/83/NA-05/Flex - Open Until Filled. Pay Rate: $12.75. Job Summary: Responsible for one or more functions (receiving, storing, issuing and shipping, etc.) within a warehouse area. May be assisted by several lower grade associates. CAPODICHINO NEX MART Ann#130001NR 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. Ann#1300024K Customer Service Clerk/MM/NF-01/RFTOpen Until Filled. Pay Rate: $9.00-$10.50. Job Summary: Performs a variety of customer service duties including special orders, foreign currency exchange, Western Union, merchandise returns, etc. 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) No Vacancies LATINA MINI MART Ann#120002U5 Sales Clerk/ MM/NF-01/Flex- Open Until Filled. Pay Rate: $8.00-$10.00. Responsible for selling general merchandise to customers and ensuring merchandise is properly stocked and available. ROME EMBASSY MINI MART Ann#1300024L Sales Clerk/ MM/NF-01/Flex- Open Until Filled. Pay Rate: $8.00-$9.50. Job Summary: Responsible for selling general merchandise to customers and ensuring merchandise is properly stocked and available. GAETA MINI MART No Vacancies

U.S. NAVAL HOSPITAL NAPLES Contract Dental Assistant. The U.S. Naval Hospital Naples is seeking a contract dental assist for the Dental Department, Branch Medical Clinic, Capodichino. If interested, please contact Paola Gargiulo at DSN: 6296117, Commercial: 081-811-6117, or email: paola.gargiulo@med. navy.mil. The position will remain open until June 28.