58th year, NO. 37
Serving the NatO, Naples and Gaeta military community in italy
An Evening of ‘Jazz Under the Stars’
Friday, OctOber 4, 2013
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Music, Festivals and Halloween Ideas for Autumn Pages 4-5
Community members gather at the Village Forum Square on Support Site for USO's "Jazz Under the Stars" Saturday for an evening of dining alfresco and a cultural exchange of jazz music by Italian and American musicians. Live music for the event was provided by Ciro Troise AfroJazz 2.0 and the U.S. Naval Forces Europe Jazz Combo. (Photo by MCC Travis Simmons)
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Naples Comes Out as Top Cats Against Hohenfels’ Tigers By Matthew Farrugia, Naples High School Media Team
The Naples Wildcats football team came away with a win at Saturday’s homecoming game against the Hohenfels Tigers. Going into this game, many were worried because the Tigers outranked us; however, all doubt was quickly crushed once the teams got on the field. The Wildcats are a much larger team then the Tigers and as an added plus, had the home field advantage along with all the spirit from the past week’s homecoming festivities. It was like watching last year’s Naples team all over again once they were on the field. Their defense held the Tigers back and stopped them from advancing far on the field, especially during the first half. Senior Miles Davis led the Naples defense with five tackles. see NAPLES FOOTBALL Page 13
Naples High School Volleyball Teams Win Weekend Matches Page 11
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SUNDAY Senior Miles Davis makes a tackle during the homecoming game against the Hohenfels Tigers Saturday. The Wildcats came away with the 25-19 win. (Photo by Toriona Farrell)
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Captain’s Corner By Capt. Scott Gray NSA Commanding Officer
This week we say farewell to Rear Adm. Tony and Mrs. Colleen Gaiani and welcome Rear Adm. Jack and Mrs. Chris Scorby. As the Regional Commander for Europe, Africa and Southwest Asia, Admiral Gaiani has superbly led this dynamic region over the past three years. The challenges he faced during his tenure have been daunting. From ongoing military operations, to contingency support, to growth in Bahrain and Djibouti, to setting the stage for forward deployed naval forces in Rota, Spain, he has time and time again enabled our Navy’s continued success in this critical region. On behalf of the NSA community and the many from around the region who have benefitted from your outstanding example, thank you for your principled leadership. Colleen – thank you for all you have done to support this community and our Sailors. A true lady, you have been the epitome of dignity, grace and style. We wish the Gaiani’s fair winds and following seas as they transition back to the United States and retire after a distinguished naval career! As of the writing of this article, we are sorting through the impacts of the government shutdown. Hopefully, by the time this is published on Friday, the shutdown will be a bad memory. However, we must be prepared in case the shutdown goes on for some time. I urge all leaders to be mindful of the impacts, especially on those who are furloughed and whose pay will be impacted. The shutdown will likely create hardship for many of our personnel and leaders at all levels need to be engaged and proactive to help minimize/avoid negative repercussions. NSA will continue to provide updates via PAO Notes, AFN, Facebook, web pages, etc. as information becomes available. I will be hosting a quarterly Town Hall meeting at Support Site on Tuesday, Oct. 29 at 6 p.m. at the Reel Time Theater. This will be one of over two dozen Town Hall meetings held during my tenure, and I welcome the opportunity to speak directly to the community about all the great things going on here. While many may follow social networks such as Facebook pages that serve as conduits for community discussion, I encourage everyone to use official channels including the ICE system or Town Hall meetings to make comments regarding the community. I encourage all who are able to make it out for the Town Hall at the Support Site theater to do so. We are also trying a new approach: a Radio Town Hall weekly during the latter half of my Friday morning radio show on AFN’s 106.0 The Eagle. A Radio Town Hall will give the NSA Naples community the ability to come to me directly with questions and concerns on a weekly basis. If you have an issue that you’d like me to address, please consider using the radio show as an appropriate forum. Listeners will be able to call in live to the radio show Friday mornings from 7 to 7:45 a.m. by dialing the AFN studio line at DSN 629-6925 or 081-811-6925. Also, feel free to use AFN’s Facebook page during that hour, or the NSA Naples Facebook page at any time during the week—we’ll pull together questions and I will answer them Friday mornings. One new initiative I am very excited about at Capo is the founding of a Women’s Network, designed specifically to address the needs and concerns of all active duty women in the area, regardless of rate or rank. In the last two weeks, inaugural meetings were held and an impressive turnout of more than two dozen women assembled for lunch, introductions, and a look forward at professional development, mentoring and networking opportunities. Subsequent meetings will be held monthly over lunch and encompass a wide variety of topics, from banking to uniform standards to domestic assault awareness. I fully support this project, and am energized for all those that would attend, especially our junior enlisted females. For more information on the Women’s Network, including upcoming meeting times and locations, please contact NSA Naples’ own CMC, MACM Nancy Brewton, at 626-5396. There are many other great Sailor-driven events on the horizon, including activities with the various petty officer associations, CSADD, and the CPO mess. Get involved where you can and make connections that count!
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Support Site Recycling Program
Oct. 10-11: East Parking Garage Closure
Support Site residents are requested to continue working to improve waste segregation. Wet waste, also known as compost, is being segregated at a very low rate and needs everyone's attention. Wet waste includes food, soiled paper towels, tea bags, biodegradable kitty litter, and any other biodegradable item. When taking waste to the collection sites, please only put non-recyclable waste or non-segregated waste in the black and green containers labeled "non-recyclable.” Placing the wrong type of waste in recyclable containers contaminates the waste and requires the entire container to be disposed of as non-recyclable.
Capodichino East Parking Garage bottom level (2nd basement level) and the block of 2 hour parking spots will be closed from 6 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 10 until 2 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 11 for the U.S. 6th Fleet Change of Command. For more information, please contact Lt. Cmdr. Glenn Wright at DSN 626-1833.
Scheduled AMI Power Outages Power outages are needed to install new power meters in several buildings at Capodichino in order to remotely control power consumption. All outages will be four hours in duration. The schedule is as follows: Oct. 5 at 8 a.m. base-wide at Capo, Oct. 5 at 1 p.m. for Admin I, II, and III buildings, Oct. 7 at 6 p.m. for Supply Warehouse and West Parking Garage. For additional information, please contact Mr. Paolo Di Lieto at DSN 626-3930 or 081-568-3930.
Naples HS Athletic Booster Club Memberships Now Online
Oct 12: Breast Cancer Awareness Run MWR & USNH Health Promotions will sponsor “Run for a Girl,” at the Support Site Fitness Forum on Saturday, Oct. 12. The event has 3 options: a 1 Mile Fun Run (free), a 5K Course ($5) and a 10K Run/Walk Course ($10). Awards will be given for the top three finishers in the following 5K and 10K categories: Men, Women, and all participants under age 17. T-shirts will be available for $5. For more information, call DSN 629-6611, DSN 629-6489, or cell 331-152-5217.
Oct 12: Pizza Festival 2013 Enjoy a true Neapolitan pizza served hot out of the oven, right on Support Site! The WRA (the local national employees’ association) brings pizza ovens, Neapolitan folkloric entertainment, and a bounce house to the Village Forum on Saturday, Oct. 12 from 4-9 p.m. This event is open to all personnel with base access. Admission is free and food will be available for purchase. Both euro and dollars will be accepted.
Visit www.naplesboosterclub.com to join or donate to support Wildcat Athletics. All members of the community are encouraged to join and support the Naples Wildcat Athletics program. General Membership is $35 and includes all family members for the entire school year and all three sports seasons. 100 percent of the funds collected go to support Naples HS Student travel to DoDDS European Championship events. For more information contact Beth Cusumano at membership@naplesboosterclub.com
NSA Naples Capodichino and the Support Site will practice how to Drop, Cover, and Hold On at 10:17 a.m. on Oct. 17 during the Great ShakeOut Earthquake Drills. Please register yourself and your family at: www.shakeout.org/italia/register. For more information, visit www.shakeout.org/italia/index.html.
Naples Middle High School Seeks AVID Tutors
Oct. 17: Sailors’ Supper Night
Naples Middle High School is looking for AVID tutors. AVID stands for Advancement Via Individual Determination. Interested volunteers need to contact Daniel Hosmer (Daniel.hosmer@eu.dodea.edu) or Victoria Yee(Victoria.yee@eu.dodea.edu.) for more information.
Spooktacular Volunteers Needed MWR’s annual Spooktacular event will be held on Friday, Oct. 25 at Support Site’s Central Park. Volunteers are needed to help set-up, decorate and clean-up. Story tellers are needed for the hayride. There will be a mandatory meeting for all food vendors registered on Oct 8 at 1 p.m. at Capo FitZone Conference Room. For more information, call the Youth Center at DSN 629-4722 or 081-811-4722.
Oct. 4: Naples Overseas Support Club Welcome Social The Naples Overseas Support Club will host an opportunity to learn about the organizations and vendors of the NSA community. The social will be held Friday, Oct. 4 from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Support Site Community Center. All NOSC events are open to U.S. and NATO ID cardholders. Refreshments and a light meal will be served. Please register at www.noscitaly.com.
Oct. 10: "Support Site Sweepers" with NASCPOA The Naples Area Second Class Petty Officers Association (NASCPOA) will sponsor a monthly base cleanup on Thursday, Oct. 10 from 5 to 7 p.m. Volunteers are welcome and asked to meet at the skate park to help with the cleaning. Water, trash bags, gloves and popsicles for kids will be provided. For more information, please contact HM2 Marvin Holden at DSN 626-4690 or 081-568-4690.
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Oct. 17: Great ShakeOut Earthquake Drills
On Thursday, Oct. 17, USO Naples volunteers will be hosting a free dinner for single and unaccompanied service members from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at the Support Site Bachelors Quarter Kitchen in support of their service. Menu will feature a variety of homemade pasta dishes, salad bar and desserts.
Oct. 23: AWAG Leadership and Training Seminar AWAG Italy South and NOSC, will host "Today's Vision is Tomorrow's Mission," an annual Leadership and Training Seminar Wednesday Oct. 23 from 8:00 am - 2:00 pm, at the Support Site Community Center. AWAG will provide suicideTALK, free and open to the public with pre-registration at www.noscitaly.com, from 8:30 - 10:00 am. Additional sessions on Recruiting and Engaging volunteers, Training Volunteers, Use of Facebook to inform and energize, and Public Speaking will be offered. Seminar cost is $15, including lunch. Registration is required at www.noscitaly.com, and limited to 50 participants. For information contact Elizabeth Biddle, italysouth@awagonline.org.
Oct. 25-28: NFL Football in London See the Jacksonville Janguars and the San Francisco 49ers in London. Trip cost is €699 and includes R/T Airfare & transfers, 3 nights at a 4* hotel, NFL ticket in lower end zone seating, and tranfer to Wembley Stadium. Child & Single supplement rates available. Sign up at ITT Support Site, DSN 629-7906 or ITT Capo, DSN 626-4471 or online at www.mwritt.org.
Now-Dec 20: ‘Port-to-Port’ Self-Paced Swim Program Journey from Naples to Gaeta via the imaginary coastline, in the Capo FitZone pool. Swim laps anytime during regular pool hours and record your workout on your log sheet. All participants who complete the 100 km swim (4,000 lengths) by Friday, Dec. 20 will receive a prize package. The lifeguard on duty must verify & initial your laps. For more information, call DSN 626-4254 or 081-568-4254.
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Local Information Regarding Government Shutdown From NSA Naples Public Affairs
Since the U.S. government shut down Oct. 1, Naval Support Activity (NSA) Naples continues to support key functions, while furloughing many Department of Defense civilian personnel. NSA Naples is maintaining security, fire, emergency medical, other essential services and support to military operations. Impacts to NSA Naples are as follows: • NSA Naples schools will remain in session. All athletic travel through Oct. 12 has been funded with FY13 funds and will still occur. • Commissary and NEX stores are keeping regular hours. • U.S. Naval Hospital Naples continues to provide patients with family-centered care with no disruption to outpatient clinical or specialty services. The Emergency Department and inpatient ward continues to provide 24/7 access to emergency and tertiary care. • Fleet and Family Support Services will retain their clinical team for normal operations. • Sexual Assault Prevention and Response are unaffected. • All post offices, CMVRO, TaxFree, Personal Property and Vehicle Processing Center offices will operate normally. • Security will limit swipe badge issue and updates to Tuesdays only. Delays can be expected in processing special event force protection plans. • RLSO services for legal assistance appointments and sojourn-
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er’s permits will not be affected. Customer services for base access requests, logistical support letters etc. will continue, but see increased processing times. • NSA Naples N6 response time will increase and certain services will be unavailable during the shutdown. • Safety will be open regular hours. Motorcycle safety classes will be cancelled. Other safety services will be impacted and largely unavailable. • Air Operations and Air Terminal are maintaining their normal schedules. • Housing is open regular hours, though members may see an increase in response times. Temporary Lodging Allowance (TLA) for personnel PCSing will be delayed and members are advised to plan accordingly. • MWR facilities and services will continue as scheduled. • Protocol, Public Affairs and the Business Services Office will not be affected. • All religious services and functions are still available from the military staff. Religious Education Programs for Roman Catholic and Protestant congregations are affected. • AFN Naples will continue to meet all of their command information needs via AFN Europe radio, Web and social media services. Because of mandatory staff reductions at the AFN Broadcast Center, AFN reduced TV to AFN|news and the Pentagon Channel (during briefings). All AFN Broadcast Center satellite
radio services distributed via AFN decoder will be available with some schedule modifications. AFN will resume normal service as soon as possible. • The Navy College Office will be open on an intermittent basis and can be reached at DSN: 626-6681 or nco.naples@eu.navy.mil. Central Texas College, the University of Maryland University College and the University of Oklahoma offices will be open during the furlough. The Virtual Education Center will be closed during the shutdown and unable to process TA applications. Sailors should, however, enter their TA applications into their portals in order to gain a priority for processing when the furlough ends. There will be no cancellation of on-site classes at Capo and Naples High School due to the shutdown. DANTES testing will be cancelled. NSA Naples will continue to notify the community regarding an end to the shutdown via the PAO Notes distribution, the NSA Naples Facebook page at Facebook.com/ NSANaples, and the CNIC webpage at http://www.cnic.navy.mil/ regions/cnreurafswa/installations/n sa_naples.html. Installation personnel can also receive updates on the status of the shutdown and how it affects them at the following links: • Office of Personnel Management (OPM) website: www.opm.gov/ furlough/ • Defense Finance and Accounting Service (DFAS) website: www.dfas.mil/ • Civilian Personnel Management Service web page: www.cmps.osd.mil/ • Office of Civilian Human Resources web page: www.public.navy.mil/donhr
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Compiled by Teresa Merola
‘Clean Up the World’ Spreads through Campania Last weekend, more than 30,000 volunteers in Campania adhered to a clean up initiative in more than 400 areas. It was the 21st edition of Clean Up the World, an initiative organized by the Italian environmental association in collaboration with the Italian State RAI TV. The Land of Fires is an area between the province of Naples and Caserta that has becoming a symbol of illicit trafficking in toxic waste and fires. Volunteers recovered tons of tires from the area. In Naples, volunteers cleaned up the cliff on the seaside front and the gardens in the neighborhood of Scampia.
Businessman Buys Budelli Island
A businessman from New Zealand paid €2, 94 million for Budelli island, part of the La Maddalena island group between Sardinia and Corsica. The island is one of the most beautiful islands in the Mediterranean, home to the “Pink” beach, a national park and a protecting
ecosystem. Construction on the 1.6 square meter island is banned and access to the island is only permitted to a member of staff from the park’s authority. The island was bought at an auction process after the previous property company in Milan went bankrupt. However, the Ministry of Environment and Park Authority has the right to enforce the ‘right of pre-emption’, which allows them to buy the property for the same price paid at auction within 90 days.
Family Settles into Isolated Italian Village In Italy there are many isolated villages that have become deserted over recent decades. In the village of Lissa, located in the Liguria region, a boy was born for the first time in 67 years. The couple moved from north of Milan to this tiny village five years ago to change their lives. They loved the woods and also didn’t want to start a family in an industrialized zone. Local residents saw the blue ribbon on the couple’s house as a sign of hope.
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T HE I NSIDE P AGE … FOR FLEET AND FAMILY SUPPORT CENTER (FFSC) EVENTS, SEE PAGE 5.
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 NAPLES is looking for volunteers to fill positions on its Board of Directors. Personnel interested should contact Betty Reese at 081-526-8051 or 348-225-2234. 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 THE NAPLES TOASTMASTERS CLUB provides materials and experience to improve competent communication and leadership skills. Meetings are at 6:30 p.m. on the first & third Tuesdays of the month at the USNH Naples Dental Clinic conference room. Guests are always welcome. For more information, visit www.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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Visitors mingle at the entrance to the Bourbon Tunnel of Naples. For a Halloween-themed activity for the family, explore down under the tunnel to view the excavations and fascinating vintage cars, scooters, World War II military ware, tools and other curiosities of the past. Wear comfortable shoes and bring a light jacket and a flashlight to take on the tour. (Photo by J. Freed)
autumn treats in Naples Be it the abundance of piano music in the city this weekend, bountiful harvest fests and Halloween ideas, breezy autumn checks in with cool entertainment. By Lou Freed
Piano City Napoli
An interior shot of the museum-like Romeo Hotel designed by Kenzo Tange Associates. Celebrated Campanian artists, including Francesco Clemente and Mimmo Paladino, have site-specific works within the sophisticated, state-of-the-art hotel rated by international critics as “an exciting experience in Naples.” (Photo by J. Freed)
This weekend, classical and jazz piano music will fill the air in numerous city sites, palaces, museums, theaters and squares. The musical initiative takes after similar successful programs in Berlin and Milan. Among the striking Neapolitan venues will be the Royal Palace, the Zevallos Stigliano Palace and the French Institute. Piano melodies will be heard days and evenings tomorrow and Sunday at the monumental complex of San Domenico Maggiore, the event’s headquarters in the historic center. Not to be missed on Sunday is the “Piano Battle” featuring Paul Cibis and Andreas Kern manifesting their skills while competing on the ivories. Stellar Neapolitan pianist, Antonio Pappano, leads the event’s organizing committee with support from the Campania Region and City of Naples. View the Oct. 5-6 weekend program at www.pianocitynapoli.it.
Jazz and Gastronomy Evening Mark Monday on your calendar for the launch of the 2013-14 “Tuesday Jazz Evenings.” It combines live music and culinary treats at the Beluga Sky Bar of the luxurious five-star venue, Romeo Hotel. The sophisticated building, designed by KenzoTange Associates, is near the Angevin Castle and across the Maritime Station with lovely views of Mount Vesuvius and the Naples Bay. Scheduled for the evening is the Hammond Duo featuring Virginia Sorrentino and Antonio Capasso on the organ. Both will provide guests
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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
The Hammond Duo, Virginia Sorrentino, left, and Antonio Capasso, along with one-star Michelin chef Salvatore Bianco, center, executive chef of the luxurious Romeo Hotel’s “Il Comandante” Restaurant, intend to delight guests Monday at the launching of the 2013-14 “Tuesday Jazz Evenings,” which combines live music and culinary treats at the Beluga Sky Bar of the luxurious five-star Romeo Hotel. The venue is near the Angevin Castle and across the Maritime Station with lovely views of Vesuvius and the Naples Bay. (Photo by J. Freed)
Italy and Beyond
UPCOMING FFSC GAETA EVENTS Call 081-568-8354 for more information or to register. • Oct. 7: ‘Wine & Coffee’ ICR Field Trip, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. • Oct. 11: Grape Stomping and Wine Harvest Workshop, 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Lou Freed is a regular contributing culture and travel columnist for Panorama. She has traveled and cruised extensively in the Lou Freed Mediterranean and Northern Europe. Her monthly column offers cultural and travel insights locally and further afield.
with jazzy renditions of Neapolitan songs in the style of Keely Smith and Louis Prima. Highlighting the occasion are gastronomical treats (pasta and finger foods) artistically prepared by talented and skillful one-star Michelin chef, Salvatore Bianco, executive chef of the hotel’s “Il Comandante” Restaurant. An alumnus of a Vico Equense culinary school, Bianco promises to deliver an evening blending art with food, a skill the youthful chef has developed from training and working at prestigious restaurants in Milan, Rome and Switzerland. The chef’s artistic plan complements the hotel’s impressive array of contemporary and Japanese art, unique water works, plus vintage and antique collections throughout. Celebrated Campanian artists including Francesco Clemente and Mimmo Paladino have site specific works in the museum-like hotel rated by international critics as “an exciting experience in Naples.” Before leaving the venue, request to view the venue’s plush skyline suite and pampering spa facilities. Jazz music will begin at 9 p.m. and street parking is available near the hotel. For participation details and booking, call 081-017-5001 or email reservations@romeohotel.it. Further hotel details can be found at www.romeohotel.it.
Columbus Commemoration "Cloisters in Columbus’ Time” featuring a medieval costume parade returns Saturday, Oct. 12 in the City of Genoa. The parade will commence at the so-called House of Columbus at 3 p.m. This year, participants will parade not only in traditional medieval costumes, but also clothing from Peru and Bolivia to represent the New World. The parade will end at the Old Port. Subsequently, a “Columbus and the Sea in Music” concert with a soprano, tenor and the local Quadrivium choir is scheduled at 8:30 p.m. Contact Bruno Aloi at comitatopercolombo@libero.it for specifics.
• Oct. 04: PlayPals, Playmate Play Date, 9:30 a.m. Playground behind Support Site Library • Oct. 06: Alateen Support Group (ages 12-18), 9 a.m. to 10 a.m., Support Site FFSC. • Oct. 07 – 11: Command Financial Specialist Training, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Support Site FFSC • Oct. 7: Prenatal Parenting: Nutrition, Fetal & child Development, and Labor & Delivery, 2:30 p.m. to 4 p.m. SS FFSC (1 of 4 Sessions) • Oct. 8: Easy Italian, 9 a.m. to noon, Support Site FFSC (1 of 3 Sessios) • Oct. 8: Al-Anon Support Group, 6 p. m. to 7 p.m., Support Site FFSC • Oct. 10: Becoming a Love & Logic Parent, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. FFSC (2 of 7 Sessions) • Oct. 11: PlayPals, Playmate Play Date, 9:30 a.m. Playground behind Support Site Library • Oct. 13: Alateen Support Group, (ages 12 -18), 9 a.m. to 10 a.m., Support Site FFSC. • Oct. 15: Easy Italian, 9 a.m. to noon, Support Site FFSC (2 of 3 Sessions)
This weekend “Piano City Napoli” will fill the air with lots of piano melodies in San Domenico Maggiore, Neapolitan palaces, museums, theaters and squares. (Photo courtesy of Wikimedia Commons)
Halloween Treats Ballet On Oct. 26-27 students of the San Carlo Ballet School will render classical ballet featuring “Verdiana,” a Fausta Mazzucchelli choreography along with “Paquita Divertissement,” a Marius Petipa choreography adapted by Anna Razzi, director of the ballet school. Tickets for the performance are reasonably priced, thus, fine delights for young and old alike. Book online at www.teatrosancarlo.it/ or through the San Carlo Theater ticket office at 081-797-2331. Bourbon Tunnel For a Halloween-themed activity for the family, explore down under to view the excavations and fascinating vintage cars, World War II military ware, tools and other curiosities in this tunnel. Originally built as an escape tunnel for Bourbon royalty, the passage was also used during World War II for protection from Allied bombings. In more recent times it became a repository for abandoned cars and scooters. Now, the tunnel recalls a vintage museum of fascinating artifacts, providing a glimpse of times past. Paid parking is convenient within the complex. For touring, wear comfortable shoes and bring a light jacket and a flashlight. Learn more at www.tunnelborbonico.info.
Harvest festivals Porcini mushrooms This weekend, go back in time while relishing prized produce at the medieval town of Cusano Mutri. The town will pull out all stops for
the finale of their popular gastronomical event. Porcini mushrooms are a staple in Neapolitan cooking and their savory taste and soft texture are prominent in many local dishes. Don’t miss this opportunity to stock up on the freshest selections at reasonable prices. Log onto www.comunecusanomutri.it/, then link to the event through “Sagra dei Funghi.” Chestnuts Well-known for the produce, Montella in Avellino province invites all to the Chestnut Fest on Friday, Oct. 11. Entertainment is in store for visitors. Not only can you get your chestnuts roasted o’er an open fire, you can sample the multitude of chestnut cakes and cookies, buy some chestnut flour for making your own concoctions and if lady luck brings it, even a little chestnut beer. See event details at www.irpiniaturismo.it/. Black Truffles Bagnoli Irpino of Avellino province beckons everyone to their harvest fest on Oct 25-27. View, taste and purchase the town’s black truffles (also called “black diamonds” for their rarity) along with their chestnuts. Truffles, or “Tartufo” in Italian, are rare tuberous mushrooms that grow under the ground and are found by specially trained dogs (and hogs). Prized for their unique flavor they can sell for thousands of dollars per pound and a dish of pasta or risotto gets just a tiny grating over the top to bring out the exquisite taste. Find more information at www.prolocobagnoli-laceno.org/. Buon divertimento!
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NEX Gives Back to Customers By Kristine M. Sturkie, Navy Exchange Service Command Public Affairs
The Navy Exchange Service Command (NEXCOM) announced Sept. 27 that it has made some exciting changes to its second Navy Blue Holiday celebration. The Navy Blue Holiday is a time to celebrate the NEX's unique connection to the Navy and Navy families, emphasize Navy values and to give back to deserving NEX customers. "This year, our Navy Blue Holiday is going to be even bigger and better," said retired Rear Adm. Robert J. Bianchi, chief executive officer, NEXCOM. "We are very excited to bring our customers more savings, quality and value, and most importantly, say thank you for being a loyal customer of your NEX." The Navy Blue Holiday season will kick off this year on the Navy's 238th birthday Oct. 13. The kick-off includes one of the largest single customer giveaways ever! NEXCOM has partnered with its vendor community to give away 1,000 NEX $100 gift cards. Customers can enter for the drawing beginning Oct. 9 at their local NEX or online at www.myNavyExchange.com. "We are excited to be able to give away $100,000 in NEX gift cards to our customers," said Bianchi. "I know there are many other shopping options available. We are thrilled to be able to thank our customers for their support throughout the years. It is our honor to give back, because our mission is our customers." One thing that hasn't changed is that customers will continue to find a great selection of items in all price ranges including prestige brands, national mass brands and private brands at excellent savings, plus no sales tax on NEX purchases. Throughout the holiday season, the NEX will offer even more savings and promotions so customers can save even more. In addition, based on the success of last year's afloat Navy Blue Holiday sale, NEXCOM will once again be offering special pricing on the most popular gifts through its web store to Sailors and Marines at sea prior to Thanksgiving. From Nov. 24 - 27, afloat personnel will be able to take advantage of a sale designed just for them. "Once again, we tailored the items for sale to be ones that would appeal most to Sailors and Marines at sea," said Bianchi. "They will find electronics, video games, outerwear and holiday gifts that can be sent home to loved ones." Afloat Sailors and Marines can also sign up to win one of the $100 NEX gift cards that are being given away.
Local Sailors Get a ‘Taste of Home’
Sailors at Capodichino wait in line for food at the free “Taste of Home” barbeque organized by the USO, Sept. 26. The barbeque provided a home-cooked meal and brought Sailors together for an afternoon of food, music and fun. (Photo by MCSN Weston Jones) By MCSN Weston Jones, Navy Public Affairs Support Element-East Detachment Europe
The “A Taste of Home” barbeque hosted by USO provided a home-cooked meal and brought Sailors together for an afternoon of food, music and fun last Thursday aboard Capodichino. “It’s great to spend an afternoon together and bring a little bit of home to the single Sailors here,” said Sabrina Pullido, area director for USO Naples. “The impact of this event is large and it allows people an outlet to support the community and our Sailors.” One of the main goals of the barbeque was to get Sailors out of the barracks to meet new people. “It’s all about the morale of our Sailors and combating a feeling of loneliness,” said Cmdr. Manuel A. Biadog, Chaplain for Naval Support Activity (NSA) Naples, as he walked around handing out bags of Oreos. Liberty and Entertainment Manager Staci
Time for Your Flu Shot - or Mist Capt. Matthew W. Pommer, commanding officer of U.S. Naval Hospital Naples, receives his influenza vaccination. Anyone, both adults and children, needing a flu vaccine can contact the Immunization Clinic at DSN: 629-6282 or 081-811-6282. The clinic at U.S. Naval Hospital Naples is open Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; Thursday from 7:30 a.m. to 11:45 a.m.; and Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (Photo courtesy of USNH Naples Public Affairs)
Dietrich said Italy can be a difficult place to get used to at first and events like this help junior Sailors forge new friendships. “It’s definitely a morale booster,” said Masterat-Arms Seaman Apprentice Lindsay Darr, as she sat on the grass eating barbequed chicken. “This makes me so happy, I miss American food.” “It’s great to see the junior Sailors out here participating instead of just sitting in their rooms,” said Dietrich. “They can come out here and have a good time.” The event was not limited to single Sailors in the barracks; there was plenty of food and all were welcome from Sailors on duty taking a break to people passing by on their way to evening college classes. In addition to food and music, coupons for the commissary and free magazine subscriptions were given away to winners of a trivia contest. Several organizations from the area contributed to the barbecue’s success. The USO plans to hold a “Taste of Home” event every month.
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TRICARE is Minimum Essential Coverage for Affordable Care Act By Douglas H Stutz, Naval Hospital Bremerton Public Affairs
There has been a steady stream of expected questions at Naval Hospital Bremerton's TRICARE Service Center concerning the pending Affordable Care Act. "We've had active duty as well as retirees asking about the Affordable Care Act and how it relates to their TRICARE coverage," said Renee Proctor-Brown, manager of the hospital’s TRICARE Regional Appointment Center. The Affordable Care Act, also known as the health care reform law, requires a person to maintain basic health care coverage called minimum essential coverage. Beginning in 2014, if a person does not have minimum essential coverage, a fee will have to be paid for each month not covered. "The main thing people need to understand is that TRICARE is an entitlement. The Affordable Care Act does not impact TRICARE, although TRICARE does meet all the minimum qualifications needed for the act," Proctor-Brown said. Proctor-Brown noted that although TRICARE already complies with many Affordable Care Act provisions, it has added a program to match the health care law's provisions extending health insurance coverage to dependent children until age 26, with the TRICARE Young Adult program from existing TRICARE Prime or Standard coverage. Even beneficiaries who have lost health care at up to age 23 and are enrolled in an institution of higher learning can now purchase coverage up to age 26. Proctor-Brown said the TRICARE program is considered minimum essential coverage. If a person is using any of the following health plan options, they have the coverage required by the health care reform law: TRICARE Prime, TRICARE Prime Remote, TRICARE Prime Overseas, TRICARE Prime Remote Overseas, TRICARE Standard and Extra, TRICARE Standard Overseas, TRICARE
For Life, TRICARE Reserve Select (if purchased), TRICARE Retired Reserve (if purchased), TRICARE Young Adult (if purchased)and US Family Health Plan. Additionally, a person has minimum essential coverage if they are covered by either transitional health plans such as Transitional Assistance Management Program (premium-free, 180 days) or Continued Health Care Benefit Program (if purchased, 18-36 months). Simply being eligible for premium-based TRICARE benefit plans such as TRICARE Young Adult (TYA), TRICARE Retired Reserve (TRR), TRICARE Reserve Select (TRS) and the Continued Health Care Benefit Program (CHCBP), does not constitute minimum essential coverage. Eligible beneficiaries must purchase and be in good standing, by paying their premiums to have coverage in force, to qualify for minimum essential coverage under these TRICARE programs. If a person qualifies for one of TRICARE's purchased plan options, then they will only meet the requirements for minimum essential coverage if they purchase it. It is recommended that everyone checks that they are getting the most affordable coverage for themselves and their family that best meets their health and wellness needs. The Health Insurance Marketplace is a new way to find health coverage that fits a person's budget and needs. Open enrollment begins October 1, 2013 with coverage beginning as early as January 1, 2014. A person can compare TRICARE's purchased plan options with their current employer's health insurance or other civilian options offered through the Health Insurance Marketplace at 800-318-2596, TTY: 855-889-4325 or, https://www.healthcare.gov Additionally, for those civilian government employees with Federal Employees Health Benefits (FEHB), they are covered by a plan that satisfies the requirement to maintain essential health coverage (MEC) for
A Tricare representative gives information about the program to guests at the 2nd annual Exceptional Family Member Program Fair at Naval Medical Center San Diego. (Photo by MC3 Cyd St. John)
each month. If a civilian government employee does not maintain MEC for each month or qualify for an exemption, then the Affordable Care Act requires that an individuals shared responsibility (including children) is to make a payment when filing his or her federal income tax return. The Department of the Navy, Office of Civilian Human Resources, notes that the Affordable Care Act does not change any regulation regarding eligibility to enroll in the FEHB. Employees who are on appointments that do not confer eligibility for FEHB are not eligible to make an election and are encouraged to review coverage options in the Health Insurance Marketplace. Although most health plan options already meet the requirements for minimum
essential coverage, those disenrolling from TRICARE and their dependents have the option of using the new Health Insurance Marketplace to get affordable coverage. They may get lower costs on monthly premiums or out-of-pocket costs. They could also be eligible for free or low-coat coverage through Medicaid or the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP). Beneficiaries who are eligible for, but have not purchased TRS, TYA, TRR or CHCBP, have several options for getting quality affordable health insurance: if qualified and eligible, purchase one of TRICARE's premium-based plans such as TRS, TYA, TRR or CHCBP; purchase coverage from a state Marketplace (beginning Oct. 1 for coverage Jan. 1, 2014); get coverage through a family member; get coverage through the
employer; get coverage from a federal program such as Medicare Part A or Veterans Affairs, etc., or coverage under a state Medicaid or Children's Health Insurance (CHIP) program; purchase any other coverage that qualifies as minimum essential coverage. "Those who have Medicare also are not impacted by the Affordable Care Act," ProctorBrown pointed out. It is also recommended that eligible beneficiaries are also qualified for other health insurance (OHI) may choose health care coverage through their TRICARE eligibility or OHI. The law requires most individuals and their dependents to have minimum essential coverage. Those TRICARE eligible beneficiaries that have a choice in health care coverage may elect the health care options that best meet their needs.
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M ORE I NSIDE P AGE … ONGOING/ON THE HORIZON continued 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. Kyle Brown, NANA president, at kyle.brown@med.navy.mil. THE NAPLES AREA SECOND CLASS PETTY OFFICERS ASSOCIATION is a newly founded association that meets twice a month to discuss upcoming community outreach opportunities and charity events. For more information, contact MA2 Aaron Kurschner at DSN 626-2871 or ABH2 Brent Paucke at DSN 626-5382. 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. 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, Oct. 4 4:30 p.m.Gravity, PG-13 (3D) Premiere Showing 6 p.m. One Direction: This is Us, PG 7 p.m. The World's End, R Premiere Showing
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Saturday, Oct. 5 Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs 2, PG (3D) Getaway, PG-13 Riddick, R Premiere Showing You're Next, R Sunday, Oct. 6 Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs 2, PG One Direction: This is Us, PG (3D) Gravity, PG-13 The World's End, R
Monday, Oct. 7 Closed, No Movies Tuesday, Oct. 8 Closed, No Movies Wednesday, Oct. 9 4:30 p.m.Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs 2, PG 6 p.m. Getaway, PG-13 7 p.m. The World's End, R Thursday, Oct. 10 4:30 p.m.Lee Daniels' the Butler, PG-13 6 p.m. Mortal Instruments: City of Bones, PG-13 7 p.m. Kick-Ass 2, R Last Showing Friday, Oct. 11 4:30 p.m.One Direction: This is Us, PG 6 p.m. Gravity, PG-13 (3D) 7 p.m. Insidious Chapter 2, PG-13 Premiere Showing
Movie Descriptions EE DANIEL’S THE BUTLER, PG-13, Cast: Forest Whitaker, Oprah Winfrey, Mariah Carey, John Cusack, Jane Fonda. Drama, 126 min. This film tells the story of a White House butler who served eight American presidents over three decades. The film traces the dramatic changes that swept American society during this time, from the civil rights movement to Vietnam and beyond, and how those changes affected this man's life and family.
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OU’RE NEXT, R, Cast: Joe Swanberg, A.J. Bowen, Nicholas Tucci, Barbara Crampton. 95 min. A chilling warning scrawled in blood on a neighbor's wall starts an evening of bloody mayhem for the Davison family. A lively reunion is abruptly brought to an end when a gang of mysterious killers, disguised in animal masks, wage an all-out assault on the Davison's secluded home. Using a series of sophisticated traps, axes, crossbows and machetes, the family are slaughtered one by one until nowhere is safe. But neither the attackers, nor their victims, have counted on Erin; an innocent girlfriend who has the killer instinct to fight back.
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LOUDY WITH A CHANCE OF MEATBALLS 2, PG, Cast: Bill Hader, Anna Faris, James Caan, Will Forte, Kristen Schaal. Animation, Family, 100 min. Inventor Flint Lockwood’s genius is finally being recognized as he’s invited by his idol Chester V to join The Live Corp Company, where the best and brightest inventors in the world create technologies for the betterment of mankind. Chester’s right-hand-gal, and one of his greatest inventions, is Barb, a highly evolved orangutan with a human brain. It’s always been Flint’s dream to be recognized as a great inventor, but everything changes when he discovers that his most infamous machine (which turns water into food) is still operating and is now creating food-animal hybrids foodimals! With the fate of humanity in his hands, Chester sends Flint and his friends on a dangerously delicious mission to battle hungry tacodiles, shrimpanzees, hippotatomuses, cheespiders and other food creatures to save the world again!
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Upcoming USO Tours Capodichino Office 081-568-5713 Support Site Office 081-811-4903 www.uso.it
TOURS OPEN TO BOTH U.S. MILITARY AND NATO I.D. CARD HOLDERS USO DAILY TOURS Oct. 4 Oct. 5 Oct. 6 Oct. 11 Oct. 12 Oct. 13
Naples by Night .....................€24 Beer Factory Tour .................. €49 On the Trail of Padre Pio....... €49 Wine Tasting after Work.........€44 Vatican and Sistine Chapel ....€68 The Angel Caves of Pertosa....€45
WEEKEND TOURS Oct. 12-14 San Marino & Urbino w/ Cooking Course €283 Oct.19-20 Perugia and the EuroChocolate Festival . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .€ 173 Nov. 9-10 Veteran’s Day Weekend in Florence . .€178 Nov. 27-30 Thanksgiving in Venice . . . . . . . . . . . . .€226 Nov. 28-Dec. 1 Thanksgiving in Prague . . . . . . . . . . . .€554 Dec. 12-15 Christmas Markets in Northern Italy .€345
No Children Under 10 Admitted to R-Rated Movies
Shadowhunters, who introduce her to a dangerous alternate New York called Downworld, filled with demons, warlocks, vampires, werewolves and other deadly creatures. Based on the worldwide best-selling book series. NE DIRECTION: THIS IS US, PG, Cast: Niall Horan, Zayn Malik, Liam Payne, Harry Styles, Louis Tomlinson. Concert, 92 min. A captivating and intimate all-access look at life on the road for the global music phenomenon. Weaved with stunning live concert footage, this inspiring feature film tells the remarkable story of Niall, Zayn, Liam, Harry and Louis' meteoric rise to fame, from their humble hometown beginnings and competing on the X-Factor, to conquering the world and performing at London's famed O2 Arena. Hear it from the boys themselves and see through their own eyes what it's really like to be One Direction.
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RAVITY, PG-13, Cast: Sandra Bullock, George Clooney. SciFi/Fantasy, 91 min. Dr. Ryan Stone is a brilliant medical engineer on her first shuttle mission, with veteran astronaut Matt Kowalsky. But on a seemingly routine spacewalk, disaster strikes. The shuttle is destroyed, leaving Stone and Kowalsky completely alone - tethered to nothing but each other and spiraling out into the blackness. The deafening silence tells them they have lost any link to Earth...and any chance for rescue. As fear turns to panic, every gulp of air eats away at what little oxygen is left. But the only way home may be to go further out into the terrifying expanse of space
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IDDICK, R, Cast: Vin Diesel, Karl Urban, Dave Bautista, Katee Sackhoff, Nolan Gerard Funk. Action/Adventure, 119 min. Having been betrayed and left for dead on a sun-scorched planet, Riddick must fight for his survival against the deadly alien predators that exist in this barren land. After activating an emergency beacon Riddick soon finds himself battling teams of mercenaries from around the galaxy who are determined to bring him home as their bounty.
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If you have been sexually assaulted or need to speak with a S.A.P.R. victim advocate, call 335-640-6621 24/7 for information and support. The DoD Safe Helpline can be reached toll-free at 001-877-995-5247.
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NATO Lions Took on Salerno for First Game of Rugby Season By Lt. Cmdr Charlie Neve, Royal Navy
Non-commissioned officers from the Azerbaijan Army, Air Force, Navy, and Marines pose for a group photo with Allied Joint Force Command Naples Joint Mobile Training Team members. (Photo by Staff Sgt. Giuseppe Ruggiero)
JFC Naples Team Trains NCOs from Azerbaijan By Master Sgt. Justin Phillips
The Allied Joint Force Command Naples Joint Mobile Training Team (JMTT) recently completed a training mission to Baku, Azerbaijan from Sept. 15-21, 2013. Under the professional leadership of United Kingdom Warrant Officer Ian Venables, a team of instructors travelled to Baku, Azerbaijan and facilitated classroom-based leadership training. The team trained 34 non-commissioned officers (NCO) from the Azerbaijan Army, Air Force, Navy, and Marines. The training material covers various NCO development and
leadership topics including ethics, communication and counseling. The JMTT training material doesn't include any country-specific doctrine and is a based on the NATOSchool and SWISS-NCOSchool leadership courses. “The mission to Azerbaijan was a really great experience,” said Venables. “We met some really experienced and professional NCOs. I hope they got as much from the training as I did.” The JFC Naples team members included: UK Army Staff Sgt. Giuseppe Ruggiero, German Navy Chief Petty Officer Christian Hennings, and U.S Air Force Tech. Sgt.
DeRon Hudson. The main mission of the training team is to travel into Non-NATO countries and introduce a different kind of training to their armed forces. This was Naples fourth mission this year and it directly supports one of Joint Force Command’s key tasks of engaging with partners. The team successfully delivered the training content, established relationships and shared ideas with other NCOs from a valuable partner country. Overall, the Naples JMTT team graduated 34 Azerbaijan NCOs and fulfilled the motto of the JMTT program: "We train our own!"
NATO Lions RFC hosted Salerno Arechi RFC for the LIONS' first game of the 2013-2014 season, Setp. 22, at Carney Park. Arechi is an Italian 'Serie Three' league team that recently produced a publicity video, racing through their local shopping mall, in full kit, integrating local children with the rugby ball to raise awareness of rugby in Southern Italy. The Lions finished the 2012-2013 season with a winning streak of nine games and new head coach Lt. Cmdr. Mick Cowie Royal Navy had a crop of players, some new, some experienced and some novices, from which to pick. The Lions got off to a good start scoring 3 points off a drop goal by Stephane Belleguic. Things rapidly changed as the Arechi team lifted a gear and scored 2 converted tries over the next 8 minutes leaving the Lions struggling 3-14 after 10 minutes play. The Lions hit back twice with a good piece of footwork by Petty Officer Franco Garcia and Petty Officer Shane Anderson’s powerful drive through a tackle to go over the line. The score was now 15-14. The following 20 minutes was a battle of wits and scrums in the centre of field. On 50 minutes, Arechi continued their strong attack against an error-filled Lions and scored their fifth try. Now at 15-33, Lions needed to prop up the defence and brought on the strongest centres to try to punch holes through the Arechi forwards. This tactic worked at least twice in the next 10 minutes, however to drop the ball when in clean sight of the line summed up Lions' day. At the last minute, Lions were attacking the line and second row, Matt Hitchcock scored a commendable consolation try to make the final score 27-45.
Kids Talk: Let’s Play a Game By Charis Jacobson, 8th grade
“Okay, so the point of this game is to get something bigger or better. I’ll split you up into six groups and you have twenty minutes to go around Support Site and trade a penny I’m going to give your group for something bigger or better. Any questions? All right, let’s get started.” Arturo finishes explaining the game and starts to split us up into groups. Where am I? I’m in the fellowship hall on Support Site with about forty five other seventh through twelfth graders. Arturo starts giving us numbers and sending us to separate corners where our group leaders are waiting. I’m in group four. We file out the door and Arturo gives us a penny. Every Wednesday I look forward to 5:30 p.m. when I get to attend Club Beyond. Here each week I come for a dinner, fun games, and time to hang out with my friends. Most importantly, Arturo delivers a thought-provoking message from the Bible. “So where should we start?” I ask. “Let’s head to the coffee shop first,” suggests our leader. “I know some of the workers there;
maybe they can give us a coffee for a penny.” Arturo is originally from the Dominican Republic and speaks with a Spanish accent. He is the Club Beyond leader and is happy, smart, talented, and a pretty fun guy. When I think of Club Beyond, Arturo is always an important part. Club simply wouldn’t be the same without him. Club Beyond is really important to me. It’s the perfect youth group—where fun, friends, and faith connect, not to mention food; a very important part of life for growing teens!
Submit to Kids Talk This ongoing series in Panorama showcases the writing of children and teenagers who are part of Naples' U.S. and NATO military community. Submissions can be emailed to naplespanorama@eu.navy.mil. Please include the name of the author, along with his or her age. Submissions must be the work of the student or child.
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)
Cmdr. John Tolg, U.S. Navy, has a good take during the game against Salerno Arechi. (Photo by Bernard Evesque)
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We’ve Got Spirit By Kate Vitulli
Victoria Krause spikes a ball against MMI on Saturday helping the Lady Wildcats come away with the win and maintain their undefeated record. (Photo by Austin Bain)
Lady Wildcats Retain Undefeated Record By Aundrea Hall
The Naples Lady Wildcats pulled together as a team and won both matches Friday night and Saturday morning against MMI (Mary Mount International). Friday night was home coming weekend for Naples High School and the Wildcats hit virtually every open spot on the court they could find and swept the Royals winning 25-8, 25-7, and 25-15. Naples came back Saturday morning with no mercy and scores of 25-7, 9-25, 25-10 and 25-9. Courtney Fukumitsu came out serving strong with 11 aces. Keylee Soto had 7 aces, Vicky Krause and Aundrea Hall had 6 aces, and Amilia Espiet contributed 3 aces for the team. The Lady Wildcats' serve receive was phenomenal. Carina had 8 digs, Espiet got 6 and Jenni Langstraat, Seirra Dye, Lexi Buell, Amanda Jones, and Skylar Evans all had 1 dig each. Great passes helped out our two starting setters obtain assists, Fukumistu with 14 and Soto with 11. Leading the Wildcats with kills on Saturday morning was Vicky Krause with 14, Leina Esperon with 11, Hall with 6, Langstraat with 2, Evans, Dye, Espiet, and Harley Williams each had 1 kill each. The Lady Wildcats are coming together as a team and believing in each other as they prepare for this weekend's double-header against our rivals and toughest competition this year, AOSR and Vicenza on Friday the Oct. 4th. Wear pink for the "Pink Out,” raising awareness of breast cancer. Naples Lady Wildcats remain undefeated with a record of 4-0 in conference play.
“We’ve got spirit; yes, we do! We’ve got spirit; how ‘bout you?” The spirit and energy could be felt in Naples as cheerleading campers took the floor. The Naples American High School Wildcat Cheerleaders held a cheerleading camp for elementary and middle school students to teach the fundamental elements of the sport and perform a routine for their parents and the football crowd. Kindergarten through fifth graders came on Saturday, Sept. 21, to learn spirit chants, a cheer, a dance, and some basic tumbling and stunting skills. The sixth through eighth graders came on both Friday and Saturday to learn more advanced skills in these respective areas. The camp participants enjoyed lunch following the camp and then performed during halftime of the high school football game versus Bamberg/Schweinfurt. T-shirts were provided for the participants. The Wildcat Cheerleaders said they hope to see everyone back for the upcoming camp to be held during the winter basketball season.
The Naples American High School Wildcat cheerleaders teach the fundamental elements of the sport and perform with elementary and middle school students during the September cheerleading camp. Cheerleader camp participants performed during a high school football game as well. (Photo courtesy of Kate Vitulli)
National Fire Protection Month By Jeff Arter, American Red Cross Disaster Action Team Chair. October is National Fire Protection Month and this year Fire Prevention Week is being observed Oct. 6-12. Home fires are everyone's fight. The Red Cross responds to a disaster every eight minutes and nearly all of these are home fires. House fires are the worst disaster threat to families in the United States. They can happen quickly, devastating lives and property. The U.S. Fire Administration states there are as many as 365,000 residential fires reported in the U.S. every year, which cause more than $6 billion in property loss. The American Red Cross is focused on promoting fire safety and prevention. We should all practice fire safety throughout the year. The Red Cross recommends families and households develop a fire-escape plan and practice it several times each year with all members of the household. Each occupant should know at least two ways to escape from every room in their house and have a designated place to meet outside in case of a fire. Safety steps we can follow include: • In case of a fire, follow the escape plan that your family has developed. • Once you are out of the house, stay out and call (on base) 911, or commercial number 081-568-4911. Italian fire is 115, police is 112, ambulance is 118. • Install smoke alarms on each level of your home and inside bedrooms. Replace the batteries at least once a year. Perfom monthly tests of the smoke alarm by pushing the test button that is located on the alarm. • Prepare and have handy a family emergency kit that you can grab on your way out of the home. You can go to www.redcross.org for further information on home fire safety. The local Naples American Red Cross Disaster Action Team is available to assist the community in coping with a home fire. For more information, stop by the Naples American Red Cross office in Admin II at Capodichino or send a message to arcnaples@redcross.org.
Austin Bain makes a leaping serve in Saturday's volleyball match against the MMI Royals. The boys team won 6 out of 6 matches. (Photo by Keylee Soto-Camacho)
Boys’ Volleyball Team Sweeps MMI Royals By Sam Murdock, Co-captain.
The Naples boys’ volleyball team took on the MMI Royals last weekend. The Wildcats dominated both Friday 3-0 (25-5, 25-9, 25-9) and Saturday 3-0 (25-12, 25-17, 2522), sweeping the Royals. Stand out players included Sam Murdock and Josh Hensy, who managed to keep the crowd on their feet the whole game with their relentless spikes. Setter Austin Bain led the team in assists, and
libero DJ Langtraat led the defense with flawless serve receive. The Wildcats were able to keep the Royals unbalanced with power from opposite hitter, Michael Curtain. Middles Kalen Murphy and Marc Davis also contributed immensely. Having defeated the runner-up from last year's championship game, the Wildcats appear to be a dominating presence in DoDDS volleyball. This weekend the men will play four games, two against AOSR and Vicenza.
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Religious Ministries’ Notes from Beyond
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Arturo Paulino is the community director of Club Beyond, a youth group run by Naval Support Activity Naples Religious Ministries. Club Beyond is open to children in grades 7 through 12, and meets Wednesdays at 5:30 p.m. in the Chapel Fellowship Hall at the Support Site. You can reach Arturo at apaulino@clubbeyond.org.
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Relationships are complicated. Growing up, even in Latin America, I was very familiar with the complicated relationship between “those nice guys” and the elusive girl who kept falling for the “other guys.” A very sad, tragic even, and yet far more common storyline than we realize. Anger, powerlessness, sympathy and even feelings of injustice accentuate this melodrama. However as a father of five girls, I have to rethink this whole Mr. Nice Guy paradigm taking into account the recipient of all these contained feelings… the girl. Is Mr. Nice Guy as nice as we all believe him to be, or is he an entitled self-serving impostor seeking to collect his dues after he has manufactured a plastic friendship? Perhaps the answer is somewhere in the middle. Let us think this through for a moment. The root of sympathy is not in the selfless acts of this Mr. Nice Guy, but in the subtle notion that this guy deserves something. In guy terms, he ought to “get some.” But why? To really love someone is to allow the other person to be free and make decisions, whether or not we like the outcome of these decisions is called “life.” Real people make real decisions, some are favored and some are rejected, and life goes on. No one, especially when it comes down to women, owes anyone – even Mr. Nice Guy -
preferential treatment. To expect, and God forbid to enforce it, is not only wrong, but selfish and arrogant. Instead of taking on this Hollywood-hyped role, why not rather become a real human being with real relationships? It is in real relationships, group interactions, trips, sports, camps, and outdoors where real people connect, learn social cues, and learn to establish healthy connections. This is not learned from watching a screen, leaving anonymous comments or playing video games. Life, people and women are real, not a game with cheat-modes. Yes, relationships are complicated, but this is no excuse to superimpose our expectations on others. Real love is not selfish, but freeing and generous. Let us become real people, and expect nothing less from our peers and significant others. Mr. Nice Guys make good and interesting movie scripts, but transparent, life-giving and secure people are the ones who really thrive in real life.
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By Arturo Paulino, Club Beyond community director NSA Naples Religious Ministries
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Don’t Be Mr. Nice Guy
Practice your vocabulary. Find the Italian words.
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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.
Players compete in the American Soccer Club (ASC) of Napoli's Fall Soccer Festival recently held at Carney Park. More than four hundred Italian players and parents attending the two-day inaugural event, which was created to further develop relationships with local Italian soccer clubs, who over the past several years have graciously hosted ASC to play games on their fields. (Photo by Heather Gaffney)
ASC Holds Fall Soccer Festival By Brian Quirk
The American Soccer Club (ASC) of Napoli's Fall Soccer Festival was recently held at Carney Park with more than four hundred Italian players and parents attending the twoday inaugural event. The tournament was created to further develop relationships with local Italian soccer clubs, who over the past several years have graciously hosted ASC to play games on their fields. The tournament kicked of with an opening ceremony where the U.S. Naval Forces Europe Band played the Italian and American national anthems. The tournament included three local Italian Soccer Clubs: Scuola Calcio Juve Domizia, Atletico Fummo Giugliano, and Nuova Casale. There were three age groups from each club who competed in the event. Four different soccer fields were used inside Carney Park and games were running on a constant basis. On the first day of the tournament each team
played three games and based on wins and loses, all teams were ranked for the second day of games. On the final day of games, the 1st and 2nd place teams in each division played for the championship and the other teams played a semi-final game. At the culmination of the tournament, medals were handed out to all players from the tournament. The Italian Soccer Club directors said they value the collaboration between ASC and their clubs and look forward to continuing this in the future. "We all know that soccer is a passion in Italy and they produce some of the best soccer players in the world,” said Brian Quirk, ASC president. “The opportunity for our ASC players to play against local Italian soccer players is a unique experience that they will hopefully look back upon fondly for the rest of their lives." The tournament is just the beginning for the ASC season. This year, all teams will be enrolled and playing in official Italian soccer leagues in the local area.
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NAPLES FOOTBALL Naples held back the Tigers’ offense and then scored two touchdowns, putting the Wildcats in the lead going into the second half. Juwan English, Cameron Copeland, and Joyontray Grogan all contributed touchdowns toward the win. In the third quarter Naples still controlled the game but Hohenfels came back roaring for a fight, which resulted in a close fourth quarter. In the end, the Wildcats stuck it out and won the game 2519. The game demonstrated that even though Naples lost most of last year’s starters, they continue to be a team to be reckoned with.
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Naples Homecoming Queen, Amilia Espiet, and King, Austin Bain, are crowned during halftime of Saturday's football game. (Photo by Sara Mays)
Freshman Emily King chases a ball in the Powder Puff football game, which kicked off Spirit Week at Naples High on Monday, Sept. 30th. The game was ultimately won by the senior girls. (Photo by Allison Record)
Naples' Jayontray Grogan catches a touchdown against Hohenfels' Marcus Dudley in the homecoming game on Saturday. The Wildcats won the game 2519. (Photo by Toriona Farrell)
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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 WEBSITE: http://www.cnic.navy. mil/regions/cnreurafswa/about/jobs. html 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 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.
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. CLOSING DATE: OCT. 10 Supervisory General Engineer-Architect, GS-08XX/0801/ 0808-14, ANN#EUR13-563884AV, Full Time Permanent. Financial Management Analyst, GS-0501-09 KPP 11/12 or GS-0501-11 KPP 12 or GS-050112, ANN#EUR13-685638-EG, Full Time Permanent, AOC: Permanent U.S. civilian dependent hire employees of UICs 3818A and 00061. Supervisory Education Services Specialist, GS-1740-12, ANN#EUR13-669923-AG, Full Time Permanent.
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 biweekly "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. Oct. 7.
NON-APPROPRIATED FUND (NAF) POSITIONS Fleet & Family Readiness NAF Local Naples job announcements within CNREURAFSWA may be viewed at: www.cnic.navy.mil/ Naples/FleetAndFamilyReadiness /AboutFleetAndFamilyReadiness /Jobs/index.htm The necessary application forms are also available online. For any questions you have, you may reach us at 081-568-5612/4164.
NSA NAPLES 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. Recreation Aid, NF-0189-01 ANN#13-128, flexible part time, Bowling Center, Support Site. Provides oversight of activities and necessary services to authorized patrons. Recreation Aid (Intramural Sports), NF-0189-01, ANN#13-
140, flexible, Fitness Branch, Capo/ Support Site. Assists the Sport Coordinator to plan the fitness activities. Food Service Worker, NA7408-04, ANN#13-126 flexible part time, 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.
CNREURAFSWA NAF U.S POSITION 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.
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 DISTRICT ACQUISITIONS Ann#130001SH Assistant Contract Specialist/22/NF03/RFT-Open Until Filled. Annual Pay Rate: $26,786 $34,079. Assists higher level Contracts Specialist in contracting functions including solicitation, preparation of proposals and purchase orders; collects, summarizes, analyzes and evaluates data under minimal supervision. Candidates must be proficient in MS Office and display excellent English verbal and written communication skills. *No moving expenses or housing allowances authorized. GRICIGNANO MAIN STORE Ann#130002F2 Customer Service Clerk/CS/NF-02/Flex- Open Until Filled. Pay Rate: $8.50-$10.00. Performs a variety of customer service duties in-
cluding 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#1300023Z Cashier Checker/CC/NF-01/Flex- Open Until Filled. Pay Rate: $8.00-$9.50. Associates are engaged in the operation of cash registers to record sales in retail checkout areas. Ann#130002H2 Lead Cashier Checker/CC/NF-01/RFT- Open Until Filled. Pay Rate: $9.0011.00. Responsible for leading 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. 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. 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. Responsible for selling general merchandise to customers and ensuring merchandise is proper-
ly stocked and displayed for the Jewelry, Mens, Ladies, Shoes, Cosmetics, Handbags, and Children’s departments. 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. EARTH & VINE WINE SHOP Ann#120002QJ Sales Clerk/ PS/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. 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. 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. 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.