Serving the Nato, Naples and Gaeta military community in italy
58th year, No. 33
Friday, September 6, 2013
A Trip to Scanno
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Navy Prepares to Face New Challenges A view of medieval buildings in Scanno found during a hike. (Photo by Michael Maddox) By Michael Maddox
Mountains, fresh air, forests and vistas; having been raised in Colorado, I was delighted to find all of these in Scanno, Italy. It’s a medieval town with a modern ski lift in the Parco Nazionale d’Abruzzo, just a three-hour drive from Naples. Though new to me, Scanno’s pleasures are well known to Italians. During the day, many explore the narrow town walkways, hike the mountain trails, ride horses, fish at nearby Lake Scanno. At night, they are able to enjoy the town’s ambience and festivities.
I came for the hiking, so at 9 a.m. when the chairlift started, I ascended to the top of Monte Rontondo (€7 round trip, but cheaper for children). Most people ride up to look over the valley and to sit in the sun at the summit cafe while sipping a drink or eating a panino. Hikers continue past the chairlift for another two hours up a well-marked trail to the Carapale Pass and then to Monte Terrata, which is 2,208 meters high. The hike from Valico del Carapale to Monte Terrata and back again is not well marked, but there’s no getting lost since it’s along a ridgeline from which there is a 360 degree view of the
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Apennines Mountains. Una bella vista! After a day of gorgeous views and strenuous uphill hiking, I was ready for a shower and a rest, which I enjoyed at my ski-lodgelike hotel, the Hotel Mille Pini. The price was inexpensive; the location great (five blocks from the central piazza and also near the chairlift) and the breakfast was sumptuous—a spread of meats, cereals, cheeses, fruits, juices, many artistically presented cakes and sweets, and cappuccino. These fortified me for exploration. See SCANNO Page 10
Caserta Law Enforcement Representatives Recognized
101 Years of Service
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The U.S. Navy Dental Corps By Lt. Jeffrey K. Dean, USNH Naples Public Affairs
The U.S. Naval Hospital (USNH) Naples celebrated the 101st birthday of the Dental Corps with a cake-cutting ceremony, Aug. 29. The celebration included remarks from Capt. Matthew Pommer, Jr., commanding officer of USNH Naples, a dentist himself. The Dental Corps has a proud history, beginning with its establishment on Aug. 22, 1912. From 1912 until the present day, dental officers and technicians have served dutifully, ashore and abroad, in peacetime and in war, enabling the world’s finest Navy and Marine Corps to complete their missions. During World War I, the Navy’s Dental Corps grew to more than 500 officers as the Navy deployed dental officers on ships and with Marine units. Two Navy dental officers were awarded the Medal of Honor while serving with the Marine Corps in France. see NAVY DENTAL Page 6
Weekly Crime Report Review what happened between aug. 28 and sept. 3. Page 5
FRIDAY High 84 / Low 70 Chance of Rain
SATURDAY High 84 / Low 72 Clear
USNH Naples Dental officers, Cmdr. Robert Hemperly and Lt. Stas Grandi, cut the Dental Corps 101st birthday cake during a ceremony, Aug. 29. (Photo courtesy of USNH Naples Public Affairs)
SUNDAY High 84 / Low 73 Partly Cloudy
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Maintain Preparedness for Increased Force Protection Measures
By Capt. Scott Gray NSA Commanding Officer
Last weekend our community suffered another senseless tragedy on local roads, when a Petty Officer 2nd Class was killed while riding his motorcycle. After years of zero vehicular fatalities for U.S. service members in Naples, three in one calendar year seems unthinkable. The bottom line on this issue is that we must refocus on safety. Operational Risk Management dictates and sage individuals never leave themselves zero margin for error. Here in Naples, it is easy to fall into the often chaotic and breakneck Neapolitan driving style. These senseless deaths should make everyone pause and refocus on driving safety. Slow down, especially in bad weather and at night. If you are a motorcycle rider, ensure you have the proper training. NSA offers mandatory courses free of charge. The Basic Rider Course is required for all riders. For those who own sport bikes, an Advanced Rider Course is also a must. Failure to complete these courses is a violation of the UCMJ and may affect much more than your ability to ride. Non-compliance can impact line of duty determinations and benefits to your family. This is a very serious situation; we must treat it as such. Another area where I ask for your heightened awareness is our security. There is significant international unrest, the anniversary of 9/11 is nearly upon us, there was a protest against U.S. policy toward Syria in downtown Naples just this week. Be security conscious, no matter your location. If you see something, say something immediately. Earlier this week, we began double I.D. checks at our gates; be prepared for these and other security measures that may be implemented as the security situation dictates. Delays at the gate will occur should we go to a higher FPCON, so plan accordingly. Carpool with others, or make use of our shuttle buses to and from JFC and the support site. To save time at the gate, consider altering your schedule to before or after peak commute traffic. Security is everyone’s responsibility and all hands need to be part of the solution. Be patient and remember the security and safety of our mission, the facilities and most importantly our personnel and their families is our focus. A memorial service for IT2 Igrayeb will be held at 10 a.m. this morning at the Support Site Chapel; uniform for participants is dress blues, attendees is dress blues or uniform of the day. As we reflect on this tragedy, we must refocus our efforts on driving and safety. This weekend, I ask everyone to consider how we can all work together and what individual actions each of us can take to help improve our safety and security. It will take both individual dedication and collective efforts to maximize our mission effectiveness during this challenging time.
NSA Naples may implement increased force protection measures that will impact the community, should such changes be necessary. Please ensure that you carry additional identification and plan for a longer-than-normal wait time when trying to gain access to NSA Naples. Also, continue to track current events via open source news networks and contact your command’s Antiterrorism Office with any questions or concerns. The NSA Naples Antiterrorism Office can be reached at DSN 6265595 or 081-568-5595. We appreciate your cooperation and patience.
Navy Lodge Naples Missing Luggage Carts The Navy Lodge Naples located at the NSA Naples Support Site Village Forum complex is missing several new luggage carts. The luggage carts belong to the Navy Lodge Naples and are intended for use by service members and families without a car to transport luggage during a PCS. The luggage carts are stainless steel with a black carpet base. If community members see them around the support site, please call the Navy Lodge at DSN 629-6289 or 081-813-3443.
Free/Reduced Lunch Meal Program Applications for free and reduced lunch are available at the Fleet and Family Service Center, Naples Elementary School and Naples Middle and High School. Scan all completed forms or submit directly to the School Liaison Officer, Annise Winslow, along with paystub or LES without your SSN. For more information, please contact DSN 629-6549 or annise.winslow@ eu.navy.mil.
Programming Volunteers Needed for S.I.N.G.L.E.S. If you have great ideas and want to join the single/unaccompanied Sailor programming committee, please contact Staci Dietrich at 626-4894 or Staci.dietrich@eu.navy.mil.
USNH Naples Offers Tobacco Cessation Counseling Tired of being controlled by tobacco? USNH Naples can help you quit! Individual sessions are available to active duty members and their dependents in the Health Promotions Department at U.S. Naval Hospital Naples. To make an appointment, please call DSN 629-6445, 081-811-6445, or email napleshealthpromotions@med.navy.mil. For more information, visit the hospital's Public Health front desk, located in the main atrium on the 1st floor.
Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Stand Down for Civilians SAPR-C is mandatory training for all appropriated fund (APF), non-appropriated fund (NAF), military and personnel who supervise Department of the Navy civilians. Local nationals and contractors are invited, but not required to attend. Maximum class size is 50 personnel and will be filled on a first come, first serve basis. Upcoming classes will be held Monday, Sept. 9 from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m., Capo theater (All Hands); Tuesday, Sept. 10 from 9 to 11 a.m., Capo Chapel (Supervisors); Wednesday, Sept. 11 from 9 to 11 a.m., Capo theater (All Hands); Thursday, Sept. 12 from 1 to 2:30 p.m., Support Site Naval Hospital (All Hands); Friday, Sept. 13 from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m., Capo theater (NF3/GS8 and below). Please contact Lt. Daggett at DSN 626-4367 or kaysie.daggett@eu.navy.mil with any questions.
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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: Sept. 11 at 5 p.m. at the Medical/Dental clinic, Sept. 11 at 11 p.m. at Capo Inn, Sept. 12 at 1 p.m. at Fire and Security, and Sept. 12 at 6 p.m. at the Child Development Center. For additional information, please contact Mr. Paolo Di Lieto at DSN 626-3930 or 081-5683930.
Sept 7: Paintball at Support Site The Liberty Center will host paintball on Saturday, Sept. 7 at the Support Site for all hands from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Equipment and field fees are $10. Paintballs can also be purchased for an additional fee. Schedule is as follows: ages 10-12 target shooting from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m., ages 1314 open play from 11 a.m. to noon, and ages 15 to adult open play from noon to 2 p.m. For additional information, please contact Staci Deitrich at DSN 626-4894.
Sept. 9: USNH Naples Pharmacy Dept. Hours of Operation Change The Pharmacy Department at U.S. Naval Hospital Naples will be changing its hours of operation on Monday, Sept. 9. There will be no change in services provided, however the Pharmacy will be closing one hour earlier Monday through Friday. This change only affects the Support Site Pharmacy. Weekend and holiday refill pick up hours will also remain the same. The new hours of operation are as follows: Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (all pharmacy services available); weekends and holidays from 1 to 4 p.m. (pick up for prescription refills called in at DSN 629-6226 or 081-811-6226 or any prescriptions previously processed in person at the Pharmacy). For questions, please contact the Pharmacy Department at DSN 629-6225 or 081811-6225.
Sept. 9: AFN Naples Begins Midday Show Beginning Sept. 9, AFN Naples will bring you its very own Midday Show Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on 106.0 FM. Once the new Midday Show joins AFN's weekday radio line-up, listeners will be able to hear local programming from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m.; 12 straight hours of local news, contests, and more! For more information, visit the AFN Naples Facebook page at Facebook.com/AFNNaples.
Sept. 10: September Birthday Party with Connect the Tots Community members are invited to a September Birthday Party celebration at the fenced toddler play area by buildings 2039/2040 on Tuesday, Sept. 10. The event starts at 3:30pm and is open to all U.S. and NATO ID cardholders. For more information visit http://www.meetup.com/ Connect-the-Tots-Club
Sept. 12: Navy League Hosts Informational Meeting The Navy League of the United States/Naples will hold a meeting on Thursday, Sept. 12 in Pozzuoli. The first of a series of monthly meetings begins at 6 p.m. and is open to all U.S. ID card holders who are interested in membership and opportunities, or getting more information about what the Navy League does and offers. For reservations and venue information, please contact John McDonald at 348-127-8950 or Betty Reese at 081-526-8051.
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Sept. 13: Naples for Newcomers New to Napoli? Join USO Naples for an orientation tour of Naples and experience the true essence of Bella Napoli. Only €5 to guarantee your seat and you’ll receive a €5 gift certificate to any USO service as you board the bus. Don’t miss the best sights of Naples!
Sept. 14: Napoli Nation Trip Napoli Nation is organizing a trip for community members to attend an SSC Napoli Champions League soccer match against Atalanta on Saturday, Sept. 14 at 8:45 p.m. The trip will include bus transportation to and from the Support Site to San Paolo Stadium. Sign ups are Saturday, Sept. 7 at 12 p.m. in the Support Site Bowling Alley Pub, O'Rhys. For more information to include pricing, e-mail napolination@ hotmail.com.
Sept. 15: USO Free Bingo USO Naples will host a free Back to School Bingo Event for U.S. military ID card holders at the Naples High School cafeteria on Sunday, Sept. 15, from 3:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. Prizes include gift baskets, home appliances, electronics and more. There will also be food vendors and door prizes. Doors will open at 3 p.m.
Sept. 18: Napoli Nation Trip Napoli Nation is organizing a trip for community members to attend an SSC Napoli Champions League soccer match against Germany Champions Borussia Dortmund on Wednesday, Sept. 18 at 8:45 p.m. The trip will include bus
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transportation to and from the Support Site to San Paolo Stadium. Sign ups are Saturday, Sept. 7 at 12 p.m. in the Support Site Bowling Alley Pub, O'Rhys. For more information to include pricing, e-mail napolination@hotmail.com.
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, Sept. 19. The class is offered by Navy Marine Corps Relief Society (NMCRS) visiting nurses and is 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 081-568-3913.
Sept. 20: 2013 Air Force Ball The 2013 Air Force Ball will be held Sept. 20. Cost is 25 Euros for E6 and Below, 30 Euros for E7 to E9 and 35 Euros for Officers and Civilians. The guest speaker will be Lt. Col. Dan Schilling, the hero of the Battle of Mogadishu—which was the basis for the movie Black Hawk Down. For more information on tickets contact justin.phillips@ncia.nato.int
Sept. 26: End of Summer BBQ for Single Service Members USO Naples will be hosting a FREE BBQ for area single and unaccompanied service members on Thursday Sept 26. This special program will take place at the BQ BBQ Pit at 5:30 p.m. The menu will feature a hearty BBQ inclusive of brats, chicken, burgers, etc. Homemade side dishes and desserts will also be served. Organizations or individuals that wish to support this event can contact DSN 626-5713 to receive additional info.
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Pizza Village Returns to Naples Naples hosted the third annual Pizza Village on Via Caracciolo, on the Naples waterfront. The event started Tuesday and will end on Sunday, Sept. 8. More than 40 historic pizzerias in Naples and its province have introduced the first traveling museum dedicated to the famous delicacy. The Naples waterfront has been transformed into an outdoor pizzeria with 4,000 seats and 40 wood ovens. Naples Pizza Village will attempt to break the record of pizzas made. Last year, 75,000 pizzas were baked. Entrance is free and the pizza menu is €10, which includes pizza, drinks, ice cream and coffee. More information can be found at www.pizzavillage.it.
New Sightseeing Boat Tour to Open Bateau Mouche in Napoli will take you to admire Naples from the sea. The gulf of Naples will have its Bateau Mouche each
weekend in September. Tourists and Neapolitans can admire Naples from the sea by boats for 40 minutes with several stops including Posillipo, Villa Rosbery, Nisida, Marechiaro and Gaiola. The ribbon cutting ceremony is scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 7 at 11 a.m. at the Mergellina Alilauro terminal. The first ride is by invitation only. The following weekends’ departures are scheduled at 10 a.m., noon and 5 p.m. Ticket prices are € 4.50 adults, and € 3 children. Reservations are required.
Ischia Restaurant Owner Turns Down Takeover for Night Some millionaires think money can buy everything, but not in Ischia where the owner of a prestigious restaurant denied the amount of 45,000 euros from a Russian tycoon who wanted to rent his restaurant for the whole Saturday evening. The owner explained he had several reservations and didn’t
T HE I NSIDE P AGE … FOR FLEET AND FAMILY SUPPORT CENTER (FFSC) EVENTS, SEE PAGE 5.
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Sept. 19: NMCRS Baby Basics Class
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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 want to disappoint any customers. He offered half of his restaurant, but the Russian tycoon wanted to get it all. The owner said he denied the offer also because of the dictated attitude.
Police Find Archaeological Site Near Rome Police found an ancient Roman archaeological site near Rome that was unknown to the Italian authorities and was looted by tomb raiders. Authorities said the site is located near the ruins of a temple and is of great scientific interest due to its preservation state and size. Investigators found five marble elements from works of architecture, coins, and more than 24,000 terracotta fragments, but they also found tools used for archeological theft including metal detectors and two-way radios. Authorities seized the 17,000 square meters of farmland where the ruins of the site was brought to light by the illegal excavation.
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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Naples Welcomes September Events and Festivals The Pizza Village and Phlegrean Fields Events Return to Life, and the San Carlo Theater presents the Swan Lake Ballet and Its Patron Saint Celebrations
Italy and Beyond Lou Freed is a regular contributing culture and travel columnist for Panorama. She has traveled and cruised extensively in the Mediterranean and Northern Lou Freed Europe. Her monthly column offers cultural and travel insights locally and further afield.
By Lou Freed Naples returns to life this month with the Associazione Pizzaiuoli Napoletani continuing to honor their world famous Neapolitan pie at the Pizza Village this weekend along the breathtaking via Caracciolo promenade. What’s more, Campi Flegrei springs back into action by launching the volcanic area’s activitypacked 10-day archeo-enogastronomical Malazè program tomorrow to delight and fill all senses. Then, what could be more fitting than the San Carlo Theater’s “Swan Lake” ballet presentation at mid-month to bid farewell to summer and usher in Naples’ celebrations of their patron saint, San Gennaro and his Blood Miracle on Sept. 19. For the countryside explorers, two Campanian towns will host appetizing festivals this weekend to enjoy the last days of summer and anticipate the wine season.
Naples Pizza Village Enjoy lovely views of the Naples Bay and Mt. Vesuvius with locals while savoring a pizza margherita or Marinara at the “world’s largest and most spectacular pizzeria,” according to organizers. Myriad pizzaioli and their wood ovens will be ready all weekend long at 6 p.m. through midnight to satiate appetites. For a bit of history on the bread, visit the Pizza Traveling Museum staged at the hedged gardens of via Caracciolo. The display of more than 500 items includes Bourbon-era tools of the trade, pizzaioli clothing and historical images. Entrance is free. The pizza menu of €10 brings a pizza with drinks, ice cream and coffee or juice. More information can be found at www.pizzavillage.it.
Phlegrean Fields’ Malazè “Malazè,” an ancient word meaning “fishermen’s warehouse,” is the zone’s 10-day program of events promoting the area’s sights, sounds and flavors. Enchanting bay views, intriguing vol-
A local pizzaiolo prepares the famous Margherita at Pizza Village along Naples’ panoramic via Caracciolo. Through Sunday, the Associazione Pizzaioli Napoletani will continue to honor the famous Neapolitan pie 6 p.m. to midnight at the village. (Photo by J.Freed)
canic craters, archaeological sites and myths, scrumptious seafood along with wines are great attractions for the entire area including Bacoli, Monte di Procida, Quarto and Pozzuoli (home to Solfatara Volcano). The initiative is a great team effort organized by Campi Flegrei a Tavola involving local tourism officials as well as dozens of associations, businesses, restaurateurs and wine producers. The program begins tomorrow then ends Sept. 17. Featured this weekend are guided tours, dramatization and wine tastings at the Cuma Archaeological Park beside the Flavian Amphitheatre; diving explorations to Baia’s submerged Roman ruins; visits to producers of mussels and local chick peas; trips to Mount Barbaro, Monte di Procida, Miseno and Lake Averno; navigation on Lake Miseno; Malazè for Children at the Little Ogre Garden; Treasure Hunt in Quarto and Campi Flegrei; boat trip in the Gulf of Pozzuoli; book presentations and jazz in Bacoli plus a photographic exhibition in Monte di Procida. Among the upcoming and interesting programs include “Slow Earth” by Slow Food on cooking with geothermal energy on Sept. 12 at the Solfatara along with the Sept. 17 dinner fundraiser for the activation of the kitchen and crafts lab for people with Down syndrome. For details on these and other events, go to www.malaze.org/ calendario2013/. Check out the free Malazè discount card affording 15 percent price reduction at restaurants, excursions and tour participation fees at www.malaze. org/.
Swan Lake Ballet A dreamy romance between Prince Siegfried and the "swan maiden," Odette, is foiled when she falls victim to a powerful spell that was subsequently dissolved by Siegfried’s love. The four-act ballet is
A mussels fisherman at work on Pozzuoli Bay where the seafood is treasured. The Phlegrean Fields’ Malazè 10-day program begins this weekend to focus on the zone’s lovely sights, sounds and flavors through numerous activities. (Photo by J.Freed)
Graceful and skillful ballerinas entertaining their audience at a previous presentation of “Swan Lake.” The San Carlo Theater will present the renowned ballet with St. Petersburg’s Mariinsky Theater dancers Sept. 17-22 as a farewell to summer and a welcome to September. (Photo courtesy of San Carlo Theater)
panorama September 6, 2013 A ceiling painting of Naples’ patron saint, San Gennaro, at his namesake church in the town where the Bishop from Benevento was martyred, Pozzuoli. Naples honors the saint and his Blood Miracle on Sept.19. (Photo by J.Freed)
based on an old German fairy tale, "The Stolen Veil,” which debuted at Moscow’s Bolshoi Theatre in Moscow in 1877. Various dance companies have choreographed Tchaikovsky’s musical masterpiece; however, the Marius Petipa and Lev Ivanov version that will be presented in Naples remains a favorite among world-acclaimed opera houses since premiering at St. Petersburg’s Imperial Mariinsky Theatre in the late 19th century. Swan Lake is scheduled Sept. 17-22 at San Carlo Theater. For more details on the performance, visit www.teatrosancarlo.it or call the theater’s ticket office at 081-797-2331.
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meats and pasta dishes. The music and parade begin at 9:30 a.m. By 3 p.m., the floats can be viewed up close in the town’s main street. See the programs leading up to the Sept. 8 parade at www.festadelluvasolopaca.it. Castel Morrone Prickly Pear Fest This weekend, the town in Caserta Province invites to their feast of local dishes at lunch or dinner that are beautifully finished with their local pride and joy -- the “Cannolo” dessert enriched with cactus fruit cream. The town is 10 km from the city of Caserta. More information on this treat can be found at www.castelmorrone.com/ Buon divertimento!
To commemorate Naples’ beloved patron saint, a morning Mass is scheduled at Naples Cathedral as well as at the saint’s cozy namesake church in Pozzuoli on Thursday, Sept. 19. Town residents of the town believe the hill topped by a cross below San Gennaro Church was the site where Romans decapitated the good bishop of Benevento. Others speculate the martyrdom took place right where the church now stands. Tradition holds the bloodstained stone in one of the church’s chapels is either where the saint’s head rested on his martyrdom or where the stone had touched the saint’s blood. Regardless of thought differences, the stone, said to have a special glow on the saint’s special day continues to draw the faithful to the church. Customarily, brightly colored light arches adorn the Pozzuoli church a few days leading up to the celebrations. Festivities usually feature a musical show, fireworks display plus a procession of the saint’s bust with Franciscan priests and a band. For queries, call the church at 081-526-1114.
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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
• Sept. 6: SAPR. POC: Initial and Refresher Training, 8 a.m. to noon, Support Site FFSC. • Sept. 6: Shoe Alley and Naples Central Station, 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., Leaves from Capo (Meeting Point Inside Mc Donalds). • Sept. 6: Legal Assistance, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. (appointments only), Support Site FFSC. • Sept. 6: PlayPals, Playmate Play Date, 9:30 a.m., Playground behind Support Site Library. • Sept. 6: SAPR DCC: Initial and Refresher Training, 1 p.m. to 3 p.m., Support Site FFSC. • Sept. 6: Relaxation Techniques for Labor and Delivery, 1to 2:30 p.m., Support Site FFSC. • Sept. 8: Alateen Support Group (ages 12-18), 9 to 10 a.m., Support Site FFS . • Sept. 9 -13: Transition GPS (TAP) Workshop (Pre– Separation) 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Support Site FFSC. • Sept. 9: Easy Italian, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., Capo Fellowship Hall. • Sept. 10: Prenatal Parenting: Nutrition, Fetal & child Development, and Labor & Delivery, 10 to 11:30 a. m., Support Site FFSC. • Sept 10: Neapolitan Espresso, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., Support Site FFSC. • Sept. 10: Al-Anon Support Group, 6 to 7 p.m., Support Site FFSC. • Sept. 11: Choices, (Managing Your Mood) 2 to 4 p.m., Support Site FFSC. • Sept. 12: Prenatal Parenting: Nutrition, Fetal & child Development, and Labor & Delivery, 10 to 11:30 a.m., Support Site FFSC. • Sept. 12: Ombudsman Assembly, 6 to 8 p.m., Support Site FFSC. • Sept. 13: PlayPals, Playmate Play Date, 9:30 a.m., Playground behind Support Site Library. • Sept. 13: Relaxation Techniques for Labor and Delivery, 1 to 2:30 p.m., Support Site FFSC.
UPCOMING FFSC GAETA EVENTS Call 081-568-8354 for more information or to register.
• Sept. 9-13: AO/ICR Seminar.
Other Events Solopaca Grape Fest Floats teeming with grapes will parade this Sunday through the town in Benevento Province. The 2013 theme is “Stories Vices and Virtues of Rome." Organizers describe the event as “a blast from the past between reality and fantasy.” Situated at the foot of Mount Camposauro by the Taburno river, Solopaca grows Tuscan grape varieties (Sangiovese and Trebbiano) besides the Campanian native varieties (Aglianico, Falanghina, Coda di Volpe and Malvasia di Candia aka Cerreto) Sample the town’s DOC (Denominazione Origine Controllata or origincontrolled) red and white wines, blending Tuscan and Campanian grapes that pair well with roast
Crime Report for Aug. 28 - Sept. 3 An inviting bunch of grapes from Solopaca in Benevento Province. The town will hold a Grape Float Parade through the town Sunday with the 2013 theme, "Stories Vices and Virtues of Rome." (Photo by J.Freed)
From the NSA Naples Command Investigative Division and NCIS
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In 1922, the U.S. Naval dental school was created as part of the Bureau of Medicine and Surgery. What began as an offshoot of the medical school, evolved into a state-of-the-art, fully accredited, post-graduate dental school. It’s recognized as one of the best worldwide. Over the years, research at this institution has revolutionized the field of dentistry. Pioneer models of the dental airturbine handpiece, ultrasonic-vibrating instruments, and dental chairs were developed. These historical artifacts are currently on display at the Smithsonian Institute. During World War II, 7,000 dental officers and 11,000 dental technicians served in nearly every active engagement during the war. For their efforts, numerous dental officers received awards – to include the Silver Star, Legion of Merit, Navy and Marine Corps Medal, and the Bronze Star. The year 1944 was one for milestones in the Dental Corps. In June, Lt. Sara Krout became the first female Navy dentist. And in September, Lt. Thomas Watkins became the first African-American dentist commissioned in the Navy Dental Corps. The Dental Corps maintains high operational readiness in Operation Enduring Freedom and beyond. Dentists deploy routinely with Marine Expeditionary Units, and also in theater in support of Navy and Marine Corps forces. Dental personnel continue to play a significant role in peace-keeping and nation-building through humanitarian assistance and disaster relief missions throughout the world. Happy Birthday, Navy Dental Corps!
(Group photo courtesy of Napoli Nation)
Napoli Nation Invades Stryker’s Bowling Alley From Napoli Nation Public Affairs
Napoli Nation Fan Club celebrated a victory Saturday night at the Support Site Bowling Alley when SSC Napoli defeated Chievo 4-2. Hamsik scored a double, totaling 4 goals in just two games, while Callejon scored his second goal of the season, and Higuain scored his first goal. Napoli struggled defensively in the first half surrendering two goals, with the first half ending 2-2. Napoli dominated in all phases in the second half and came out with a 4-2 win. During halftime, Napoli Nation conducted a Trivia Contest and Best Fan Spirit Contest. Fabio Cavalieri
Kids reenact gladiator days during an intercultural relations tour provided by the Gaeta work center of Fleet and Family Support Center. (Photo courtesy of FFSC)
FFSC’s Summer Family programs in Gaeta From FFSC Gaeta
The Gaeta work center of Fleet and Family Support Center deployed a series of intercultural relations programs during the summer. Gaeta FFSC tailored some educational and adventurous field trips intended for the whole family while school was out. “Be a Gladiator for a Day!” was the first day of this series; and took the participants to the Roman archeological site of Minturnae to learn who the Gladiators were and what they did. Enthusiastic participants got a chance to dress up as Gladiators and learn to fight as the Gladiators did. Under the supervision of scholars and archeologists belonging to the Lestrigonia Cultural Association, every one was able to feel the thrill of the arena. The kids participating and their parents also got to go through the Roman site and learn the lifestyle in Roman times before experiencing the arena and impersonating Spartacus. Gelato and “The Knights” was the second day of the adventures that took place. It combined a visit to a gelato factory followed by an exclusive history class at the Olde Mill Inn Park with costumed knights from the middle ages. At the gelato factory, families learned step-by-step how to make the Italian version of ice-cream. Every one was able to taste the fruit-based gelato of figs and yellow melon made that morning. After the gelato, the group was hosted at the Gaeta MWR owned park Olde Mill Inn with the “Knights.” These historical impersonators demonstrated how the lords and dukes used to battle. These professional impersonators parade and compete around Italy, but also bring back historical fencing and stage reenactments of historical value. The organization Le Lame del Golfo had the group take part in duels and learn combat techniques with different swords and blades used in the middle ages. The outdoor field trips and workshops gave the opportunity for the whole family to participate in interactive activities, which provide an easy learning of the surrounding local culture. Participants from the Naples community along with the Gaeta community said they enjoyed the opportunity to embrace the culture.
won the Trivia Contest and Spencer Hsu won the Best Fan Spirit Contest. Towards the end of the game, Club Napoli Casal di Principe and Napoli Nation got the entire Bowling Alley going with the traditional San Paolo Stadium chant… “Chi Non Salta, Juventino, Eh, Eh.” At the end of the game, the Casal di Principe president, Saverio Ferraiuolo, and Napoli Nation president, Daniel Bowen, conducted a time honored soccer fan club tradition of the “Scarf Exchange.” “It was great spending time together with our local Italian community, and what better way to do it, than to cheer for Napoli,” said Jonas Joe, Napoli Nation member.
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department of the Navy prepares to Face New Challenges By Defense Media Activity - Navy
Secretary of the Navy Ray Mabus directed the office of the Deputy Under Secretary of the Navy/Deputy Chief Management Officer (DUSN/DCMO) to begin a comprehensive assessment of the business challenges facing the Navy and Marine Corps. He also instructed the offices of the DUSN/DCMO to begin developing a plan to address the multiple budgetary and resource challenges currently facing the Department of the Navy. "This is about bringing real change to our department," said Mabus. "This will ensure that the Navy and Marine Corps team remains the most effective and efficient expeditionary fighting force the world has ever known." "We've faced these challenges in the past," said newly-appointed DUSN/DCMO Tom Hicks, former Deputy Assistant Secretary for Energy. "But, to me, what's different now is that the scale is different and the stakes are higher." As the Navy and Marine Corps continue to adapt to an evolving fiscal and global environment after more than a decade of sustained conflict, they face a series of new challenges. "We don't have a choice," said Hicks. "We have to be out in front on this. The fiscal resources are very constrained and that's not something that's going to end anytime soon. It is, however, something that comes with the opportunity to really think, strategically, about how we conduct the business of the Department of the Navy in a way that maintains and protects the mission." "What's paramount," Hicks said, "is being able to accomplish the mission and being able to do so in
Secretary of the Navy (SECNAV) Ray Mabus meets with Sailors on the mess decks of the aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77) earlier this year. (Photo by MC1 Arif Patani)
a way that responds to the realities of the resources we have." Hicks, and those working in the office of the DUSN/DCMO, were selected to address possible areas of improvement in the business practices of the Department of the Navy due to a proven ability to drive change and the office's position within the department's organization. "His leadership as Deputy
Assistant Secretary for Energy and his entire career have proven Mr. Hicks's innovative vision and capacity to drive organizational change, exactly the credentials and mission for the DUSN/DCMO," said Mabus. Hicks looks forward to the task ahead. "We need to look at this as an opportunity to become the most efficient organization we can be in order to accomplish the mission when we're called upon," said Hicks. "Fiscal challenges put a strain on, for example, how, where and when we train. That's something we have to make sure doesn't happen again and, through this effort, I think we can ensure that it doesn't," Hicks said. "What this means for Sailors and Marines is that they will be able to do more of what we've actually asked them to do." Mabus directed the DUSN/DCMO to focus on the Secretary of the Navy priorities of people, platforms, power and partnerships in accomplishing several specific tasks including: - Developing and implementing a vision for large-scale Department of the Navy transformation to include clear goals and performance assessments. - Resolving the Department of the Navy's most pressing and complex business challenges. - Identifying opportunities to shape and position the
Department of the Navy to meet future budget and resource challenges. An initial business transformation plan, an assessment of the Department's biggest challenges, and a plan of action and milestones to include a plan for reshaping the Department of the Navy as part of a 20-percent headquarters manpower reduction are due to the Secretary of the Navy within 90 days. While Hicks will head this drive
to improve the Department of the Navy's business practices, the initiative will require the efforts of the entire organization. "My goal is to do this in a way that it is a collaborative effort across the Department of the Navy to identify opportunities for efficiencies, financial savings and staff savings," said Hicks. "This is a proactive chance for us to be able to position ourselves to be able to conduct the Department's missions in the future."
Energy Conservation Be water-wise outside From the Environmental Protection Agency Depending on climate, up to 75 percent of a home’s total water use during the growing season is for outdoor purposes. Try these tips to save water: • Detect and repair all leaks in irrigation system. • Use properly treated wastewater for irrigation where available. • Water the lawn or garden during the coolest part of the day (early morning is best). Do not water on windy days. • Water trees and shrubs, which have deep root systems, longer and less frequently than shallow-rooted plants that require smaller amounts of water more often. Check with the local extension service for advice on watering needs in your area. • Set sprinklers to water the lawn or garden only — not the street or sidewalk. • Use soaker hoses or trickle irrigation systems for trees and shrubs. • Install moisture sensors on sprinkler systems. • Use mulch around shrubs and garden plants to reduce evaporation from the soil surface and cut down on weed growth. • Remove thatch and aerate turf to encourage movement of water to the root zone. • Raise your lawn mower cutting height – longer grass blades help shade each other, reduce evaporation, and inhibit weed growth. • Minimize or eliminate fertilizing, which promotes new growth needing additional watering. • Remove areas of thirsty lawn in favor of native drought-resistant plants. • When outdoor use of city or well water is restricted during a drought, use the water from the air conditioning condenser, dehumidifier, bath, or sink on plants or the garden. Don’t use water that contains bleach, automatic-dishwashing detergent or fabric softener. • Sweep driveways, sidewalks and steps rather than hosing them off. • Wash the car with water from a bucket, or use a commercial car wash that recycles water. • When using a hose, control the flow with an automatic shut-off nozzle. Visit www.epa.gov/watersense for more information about saving water.
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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, Sept. 6 4:30 p.m. Turbo, PG, 6:30 p.m. Percy Jackson: Sea of Monsters, PG (3D) Premiere Showing 7 p.m. We're the Millers, R Premiere Showing Saturday, Sept. 7 3 p.m. Planes, PG (3D) 4 p.m. Red 2, PG-13 6 p.m. Percy Jackson: Sea of Monsters, PG 7 p.m. The Conjuring, R Sunday, Sept. 8 Turbo, PG (3D) 2 Guns, R Percy Jackson: Sea of Monsters, PG 7 p.m. We're the Millers, R 3 p.m. 4 p.m. 6 p.m.
Monday, Sept. 9 Closed, No Movies
Tuesday, Sept. 10 Closed, No Movies Wednesday, Sept. 11 4:30 p.m. Turbo, PG Last Showing 6:30 p.m. Percy Jackson: Sea of Monsters, PG (3D) 7 p.m. We're the Millers, R Thursday, Sept. 12 4:30 p.m. R.I.P.D., PG-13 6 p.m. The Conjuring, R Last Showing 7 p.m. 2 Guns, R Friday, Sept. 13 4:30 p.m. Percy Jackson: Sea of Monsters, PG (3D) 6:30 p.m. Jobs, PG-13 Premiere Showing 7 p.m. Elysium, R
Movie Descriptions E’RE THE MILLERS, R, Cast: Jennifer Aniston, Emma Roberts, Ed Helms, Thomas Lennon, Jason Sudeikis. Comedy, 109 min. David Burke is a small-time pot dealer whose clientele includes chefs and soccer moms, but no kids-after all, he has his scruples. So what could go wrong? Plenty. Preferring to keep a low profile for obvious reasons, he learns the hard way that no good deed goes unpunished when he tries to help out some local teens and winds up getting jumped by a trio of gutter punks. Stealing his stash and his cash, they leave him in major debt to his supplier, Brad. In order to wipe the slate clean-and maintain a clean bill of health-David must now become a big-time drug smuggler by bringing Brad's latest shipment in from Mexico. Twisting the arms of his neighbors, cynical stripper Rose and wannabe customer Kenny, and the tatted-and-pierced streetwise teen Casey, he devises a foolproof plan. One fake wife, two pretend kids and a huge, shiny RV later, the "Millers" are headed south of the border for a Fourth of July weekend that is sure to end with a bang.
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ERCY JACKSON: SEA OF MONSTERS, PG, Cast: Logan Lerman, Alexandra Daddario, Jake Abel, Gina Carano, Melina Kanakaredes. Action/ Adventure, 106 min. Percy Jackson, the son of Poseidon, continues his epic journey to fulfill his destiny, as he teams with his demigod friends to retrieve the Golden Fleece, which has the power to save their home and training ground, Camp Half-Blood.
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GUNS, R, Cast: Mark Wahlberg, Denzel Washington, James Marsden, Paula Patton, Bill Paxton. Action/Adventure, 109 min. For the past 12 months, DEA agent Bobby Trench and U.S. naval intelligence officer Marcus Stigman have been reluctantly attached at the hip. Working undercover as members of a narcotics syndicate, each man distrusts his partner as much as the criminals they have both been tasked to take down. When their attempt to infiltrate a Mexican drug cartel and recover millions goes haywire, Trench and Stigman are suddenly disavowed by their superiors. Now that everyone wants them in jail or in the ground, the only person they can count on is the other. Unfortunately for their pursuers, when good guys spend years pretending to be bad, they pick up a few tricks along the way.
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.I.P.D., PG-13, Cast: Jeff Bridges, Ryan Reynolds, Kevin Bacon, Mary-Louise Parker, Stephanie Szostak. Action/Adventure, Sci-Fi, 96 min. A murdered cop is recruited to work for an afterlife police force that battles spirits not yet ready to depart this world.
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ED 2, PG-13, Cast: Bruce Willis, John Malkovich, Mary-Louise Parker, Anthony Hopkins, Helen Mirren. Action/Adventure, 116 min. Retired blackops CIA agent Frank Moses reunites his unlikely team of elite operatives for a global quest to track down a missing portable nuclear device. To succeed, they'll need to survive an army of relentless assas-
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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 Sept. 6 Friday Sushi Night.................€45 Sept. 7 Mini Cruise of the Amalfi Coast (last one!)................................................€59 Sept. 8 Island of Capri with Lunch....€84 Sept. 9 Make Your Own Neapolitan Pizza ....................€30 Sept. 14 Mozzarella: The True Story ...€40
WEEKEND TOURS Sept. 14-15 Wine Roads of Siena . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .€187 Oct. 12-14 San Marino & Urbino w/ Cooking Course €283 Oct.19-20 Perugia and the EuroChocolate Festival . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .€ 173 Oct. 31- Nov. 3 Halloween in Transylvania . . . . . . . . . .€836
No Children Under 10 Admitted to R-Rated Movies
sins, ruthless terrorists and power-crazed government officials, all eager to get their hands on the next-generation weapon. The mission takes Frank and his motley crew to Paris, London and Moscow. Outgunned and outmanned, they have only their cunning wits, their old-school skills, and each other to rely on as they try to save the world-and stay alive in the process. LYSIUM, R, Cast: Matt Damon, Jodie Foster, Sharlto Copley, Alice Braga, Diego Luna. Action/Adventure, SiFi, 109 min. In the year 2154, two classes of people exist: the very wealthy, who live on a pristine man-made space station called Elysium, and the rest, who live on an overpopulated, ruined Earth. The people of Earth are desperate to escape the planet's crime and poverty, and they critically need the state-of-the-art medical care available on Elysium - but some in Elysium will stop at nothing to enforce anti-immigration laws and preserve their citizens' luxurious lifestyle. The only man with the chance bring equality to these worlds is Max, an ordinary guy in desperate need to get to Elysium. With his life hanging in the balance, he reluctantly takes on a dangerous mission - one that pits him against Elysium's Secretary Delacourt and her hard-line forces - but if he succeeds, he could save not only his own life, but millions of people on Earth as well.
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URBO, PG, Voices casting: Ryan Reynolds, Paul Giamatti, Ken Jeong, Maya Rudolph, Ben Schwartz. Animation, 96 min. A high-velocity 3D comedy about an underdog snail who kicks into overdrive when he miraculously attains the power of super-speed. But after making fast friends with a crew of streetwise, tricked-out es-car-goes, Turbo learns that no one succeeds on their own. So he puts his heart and shell on the line to help his pals achieve their dreams, before Turbo-charging his own impossible dream: winning the Indy 500.
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HE CONJURING, R, Horror 112 min. Cast: Patrick Wilson, Vera Farmiga, Ron Livingston, Lili Taylor, Shanley Caswell. Based on a true story, the film tells the horrifying tale of how world renowned paranormal investigators Ed and Lorraine Warren were called upon to help a family terrorized by a dark presence in a secluded farmhouse. Forced to confront a powerful demonic entity, the Warrens find themselves caught in the most terrifying case of their lives.
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LANES, PG, Cast: Dane Cook, Brad Garrett, Teri Hatcher, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Stacy Keach. Animation, Family, 80 min. Dusty, a plane with dreams of competing as a high-flying air racer. But Dusty's not exactly built for racing-and he happens to be afraid of heights. So he turns to a seasoned naval aviator who helps Dusty qualify to take on the defending champ of the race circuit. Dusty's courage is put to the ultimate test as he aims to reach heights he never dreamed possible, giving a spellbound world the inspiration to soar.
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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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A hut found along the hiking trail with the Appenninies Mountains as a backdrop.
Admiral Bruce W. Clingan, commander of Allied Joint Force Command Naples, poses with the 2013 Naples field gun team. (Photo by Master Sgt. Michael Martin, German army)
JFC Naples Field Gunners receive award from the JFC Naples Commander From JFC Naples Public Affairs Admiral Bruce W. Clingan, commander of Allied Joint Force Command Naples, presented the JFC Naples 2013 Field Gun Team with certificates of commendation after returning from the Royal Navy and Royal Marines Charity competition in England. Since 2006, JFC Naples has entered a multinational team in field gun competition. This year the team of 35 was made up of military personnel from 12 different armed forces from Italy, Spain, France, Great Britain, Greece, the Netherlands and the United States. “It is a real privilege for me to have a chance to address all of you and to recognise our Field Gun Team,” said Clingan. “It has become one of the high points of my recognition opportunities each and every year.” The training is intensive and requires the upmost commitment, great personal courage and exemplary teamwork. The competition
involves assembling, hauling and firing a 19th century field artillery piece along an 85yard track and commemorates the Naval Brigade’s part in the breaking of the siege of Ladysmith in 1899 during the Boer War in South Africa. “Beyond determination and conditioning there is teamwork,” said Clingan. “It’s the epitome of teamwork in many respects, because it’s not just the physical effort. It’s a thinking game as well, so I commend you. It’s also important that you are not only an inspiration to us, but you are our ambassadors.” The JFC Naples Field Gun Team demonstrated their skills at the amphitheatre in Pozzuoli, the U.S. Navy’s Support Site, Hotel Agora and at the JFC Naples Headquarters. The demonstrations let people know that NATO is about human beings bound together for a common cause. JFC Naples Field Gun Team was the runner-up in the “Endeavour Cup” and 17th overall in the competition.
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After recuperating from the hike, I walked into town for the evening fun. I was told by my hotel hosts that Scanno has mostly hikers in June and July, but that in August and September the summertime vacationers arrive from around Italy to enjoy the events that occur each weekend. In October and November the town is tranquillo, and so the hotel closes then. August and September are great times to visit though. I found that in the late afternoon and early evening people stroll the paths between the old (and livedin) medieval stone houses, visit the shops, sit on benches in the piazza or at a cafe, and talk. Moms roll their bambini in strollers, and children play soccer. At 9 Plenty of outdoor shopping opportunities can be found p.m. the music starts and in Scanno, italy.(Photos by Michael Maddox) bands continue playing till after midnight. That’s when I took my mature (over 50) self to bed; however, the piazza remained full of couples, older folks, families, and children who were enjoying the music. Fresh air and exercise in the Apennines Mountains and a festa-filled medieval town. What a great couple of days and what great exploration. Scanno is fun, near, and easy.
Agencies Commit to Transition Assistance Program From American Forces Press Service
The Departments of Defense, Veterans Affairs, Labor, Education, the Office of Personnel Management and the Small Business Administration codified their continued commitment to help transitioning service members be "career ready" for civilian life by signing a statement of intent Aug. 15. "This [statement of intent] puts our shared commitment to our service members in black and white," said Dr. Susan Kelly, principal director of DoD's Transition to Veterans Program office. Each of the military services was represented during the formal signing of the statement of intent, said Francine Blackmon, deputy assistant secretary of the Air Force for force management integration. The services have aggressively implemented the various components of the redesigned Transition Assistance Program, Blackmon said. Working elbow-to-elbow with the various partnering agencies, the services are ensuring service members are provided all the necessary tools to make a successful transition to civilian life, she said. "The [statement of intent] strengthens our resolve for a concerted interagency effort working toward this common goal," Blackmon added. More than 250,000 service members separate from active duty each year, and they face numerous challenges as they transition to
civilian life. The statement of intent is a milestone for the interagency effort to redesign the 1990s-era transition assistance program model and help service members meet those challenges. The signing shows that the redesigned TAP is not a shortterm effort but a set of greatly improved transition services that the partners will sustain for the long-term. "Even in this time of budget constraints, each of the interagency partners and the services will sustain the effort to implement the redesign of transition assistance," Kelly said. This includes staff at installations to provide face-toface information and new skills, as well as a virtual curriculum to build the same career readiness skills for service members and Reservists in isolated and geographically separated locations, she added. The statement of intent also establishes the objectives for the new governance structure and the foundation of the new TAP Executive Council, comprised of DoD, VA and DoL co-chairs, as well as senior executives from SBA, OPM, ED and the military services. The new TAP Executive Council will steer the collaboration and partnership efforts through 2016 and implement and modify the redesigned program as needed to meet changing needs of transitioning service members through the years. Over the last 18 months, the DoD and VA have led the efforts of
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the Veterans Employment Initiative Task Force interagency partners and the White House Economic and Domestic Policy Council staffs in redesigning the Desert Storm-era Transition Assistance Program to better prepare service members for these challenges as they leave the military and become veterans. The redesigned TAP provides
training that will build skills to enable transitioning service members to meet career readiness standards established by DoD. The training, known as Transition GPS (goals, plans, success), is comprised of interlinked curriculum, services, and processes conducted by numerous partners - DoD, the military services, VA, DoL, SBA, and OPM. Interagency partner Department
of Education and the National Guard Bureau continue to serve in valued consultative and advisory roles. Advancing their work together, the agencies will cultivate an interagency partnership that builds upon mutual respect, cooperation and shared goals to successfully transition career ready service members to the civilian sector.
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In the Spotlight MARK J. LUDINGTON A famous quote states that volunteering is not about the time, but about the heart. Mark J. Ludington has demonstrated in the past 90 days to have a big heart. As a former Senior Airmen in the Air Force, he is very aware of the sacrifices that service members undergo daily. As a civilian and a USO volunteer, his main mission is to reach out to them, making military families feel closer to home. Ludington was recognized as the USO Naples Volunteer of the Quarter for Summer 2013. In only three months, he made a tangible impact in the community, volunteering for more than 20 events including Hot doggin Tuesday, Hospital Outreach, area orientation, Barkin’ BBQ, Sailor of the Quarter and Fleet Outreach. “The troops are what this is all about. We are here for them and we need to take good care of our Sailors.” This is Mark’s motto. In just a short period of time, they have inspired others to give extra goodness to the troops our USO Naples team so proudly serves.
HM3(FMF) DAVID MORALESALARCON Hospital Corpsman 3rd Class David Morales-Alarcon arrived in Naples last year and has been making an outstanding contribution to the Facilities Management Department of U.S. Naval Hospital Naples ever since. He devotes countless off-duty hours to ensure his department’s mission to keep the hospital a safe working environment, in pristine and professional appearance, is always met. “Working in the Facilities Department as a Corpsman is not the easiest job to take, but like many Sailors that work and excel outside their rate I am glad to help and be part of our team.” Morales-Alarcon grew up in Las Vegas. He enlisted in the Navy in April 2008 and his first duty station was in beautiful Southern California at Camp Pendleton. While stationed here in Naples, Italy, his goals outside of work include earning an associate’s degree and traveling to 37 other countries with his wife, Elizabeth, and daughter, Alma.
LCDR STEPHEN MARTY Lt. Cmdr. hails from Kings Park, New York. He received his commission in 1996 from the United States Naval Academy. Following graduation, he reported to Pensacola to begin his career as a naval flight officer flying in the S3B Viking. After more than eight years of flying, the S-3B Viking was retired and Marty accepted a lateral transfer to the Navy's Medical Service Corps. In July 2011, he reported to U.S. Naval Hospital Naples, Italy and was recently recognized by the Bureau of Medicine and Surgery as the 2012 Military Comptroller of the Year. Marty and his wife, Susi, are very active and especially enjoy running, biking, traveling, and sampling the local Italian cuisine. They also enjoy spending time with their pets and are active volunteers with Animals Without Limits. In August they welcomed their first child, Rosemarie Virginia.
FT2(SS) JAMES COX Fire Control Technician 2nd Class James Cox is from Tuscaloosa, Alabama. With the help of two other Sailors, he extinguished a fire in a neighbor’s apartment that took place June 25 in Bagnoli. As Mission Distribution System Operator with U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa/ U.S. 6th Fleet, he coordinates with firing units, conducting strike operations within the European and African command’s area of responsibility. He is also an assistant urinalysis coordinator, ensuring the command is in compliance with the Navy’s drug policy. “We are an integral part of what goes on over here, especially when working in conjunction with 7th Fleet. We are definitely a necessity in this theater, and without the other Sailors I work with I would not be able to what I do.”
CTR2 (IDW/SW/AW) JUSTIN JOHNSON Cryptologic Technician (Collection) 2nd Class Justin Johnson is from Overland Park, Kansas. As acting N22 Department assistant leading petty officer for U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa/ U.S. 6th Fleet, he was responsible for 10 junior sailors. Johnson also produced and supervised all source analysis spanning two areas of responsibility and supporting nine task force commanders. As an information dominance warfare coordinator, he has helped Sailors throughout the command get their pin. “It’s been great to be part of the foundation for the information dominance warfare community, which is still a new program. It’s been rewarding to teach rates that don’t normally get to work in the intelligence community about our contribution.”
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Uei / Hey! Cosa c’e / What’s the matter? Tutto a posto / Everything oK? Va bene / it’s going well. Fantastico / Fantastic! Non c’è problema / No problem. Certo / Sure. Forse / Maybe. Assolutamente no / No way! Per niente / it’s nothing. È vero / That’s true! Scherzi / you’re kidding! Magari / if only!
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Should we do our best to shelter our kids from economic woes? Despite experiencing major financial problems, many parents continue to scrape together enough cash to finance their children's extracurricular activities, sports, and hobbies. In fact, one parent commented that he wasn't quite sure how he'd afford having his car repaired due to his son's need for new hockey equipment. At first glance, this behavior seems heroic. Taking a closer look, sacrificing our own wants and needs to maintain a high standard of living for our children may not be such a good idea. Let's consider some messages this sends to kids:
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• You are more important than other people. • Your wants and needs should come before others'. • When money is tight, there's no need to adjust one's expectations or lifestyle. • The real world works the same for everybody except for you. Please don't misunderstand! It is important for kids to enjoy healthy extracurricular activities and hobbies. In fact, research tells us that these activities help kids do better in school and stay off drugs. Here's the problem: When our children's standard of living grossly exceeds our own, we run the risk of them becoming extremely spoiled. Sometimes the most loving thing we can do is tell the truth in a matter of fact way: "I want you to participate in that activity, but we just don't have the money." It's truly amazing how well kids handle the truth when we aren't afraid to tell it!
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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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This is the time. I'm climbing my way to the 40s, have a couple kids past age 10 or close, and at least half of my profession relies heavily on IT. A year ago, the Huffington Post published, "The Type of Man Most Likely to Cheat.” Two surveys from a website that caters to married men and women looking to have an affair studied the type of men and women who are most likely to cheat. Yeah, I'm purposely omitting the name of "that site.” The results for men revealed they were likely to be in their 40s with more than 10 years of marriage and two kids from early on in the marriage. The largest percentage of potential cheaters had a career in the IT field. Unfortunately, I’ve had the opportunity to see up close the effects of having a cheating husband, or in my case a cheating dad around. Messy relationships, a good dose of screaming, pegging one parent against the other, everybody walking on eggshells, and the end result ultimately ends in fragmentation. Yet it looks so easy, conquering, defiant and life-giving! This is when the words of the apostle Paul come to mind when he wrote in 1 Corinthians 6:12 “Even though ‘I am allowed to do anything,’ I must not become a slave to anything.” We become slaves to our decisions, whether we like it or not. What if instead of deciding to venture from a com-
mitted relationship, we instead venture off to cheat with our own spouse? What if we decide to fall in love with our spouse again and again and again? I am confident we perform better at our workplace, in our relationships with others, and even our own self-confidence grows when we keep investing in our committed relationships. Mignon McLaughlin wrote, “A successful marriage requires falling in love many times, always with the same person.” Let us break the odds and instead of belonging to a statistic, let us belong to each other. If you’re a married man and would like to get together with other committed men, feel free to email me and I’d love to meet with you and maybe we can grab coffee sometime. I too am strapped for time, but lets face it, at the end of the day we all make time for the things we really want to make time for. Also, keep in mind we have an outstanding line of Chaplains ready and willing to meet. Let us not belong to a statistic. Let us belong to each other, intentionally.
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Law enforcement officials from the Caserta province were presented with plaques by Capt. Scott Gray, commanding officer of NSA Naples, in recognition of their continued support and participation in this year's National Night out event. From front left, Capt. Nunzio Carbone, commanding officer of Carabinieri Marcianise Headquarters, Capt. Scott Gray, olimpia Abbate, chief of staff for Questura in Caserta, Luigi Lombardo, inspector for Questura in Caserta, Lt. Col. Maurizio isacco, italian Army Headquarters in San Giorgio a Cremano, Maj. Danilo Toma, commanding officer of Guardia di Finanzia Headquarters in Aversa, and Capt. Manuel Macchiarola, Guardia di Finanza Headquarters in Aversa. The officials participated in morning colors where both italian and U.S. national anthems were played. Gray told the service members from NSA Naples about the support the officials have provided and all joined in a round of applause for their time and efforts. (Photo from NSA Naples Public Affairs)
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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.
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Boatswain's Mate 3rd Class Wayne L. Ricks, left, and Boatswain's Mate 3rd Class Roy L. Franklin inspect a space for simulated fires during a training exercise aboard the guided-missile cruiser USS San Jacinto (CG 56), Aug. 31. San Jacinto is deployed as part of the Harry S. Truman Carrier Strike Group supporting maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility. (Photo by MC3 Preston Paglinawan)
A Glimpse Around the Fleet Senior Chief Gunner's Mate Louis Johnson performs a freshwater wash down, Sept. 2, aboard the guided-missile destroyer USS Barry (DDG 52). Barry is on a scheduled deployment supporting maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of responsibility. (Photo by MC1 Christopher B. Stoltz)
Sonar Technician (Surface) 2nd Class Jacob Cooper performs passive acoustic analysis in the sonar control room aboard the guided-missile destroyer USS Ramage (DDG 61), Sept. 3. Ramage is on a scheduled deployment supporting maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of responsibility. (Photo by MC2 Jacob D. Moore)
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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.
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: Sept. 13. CLOSING DATE: SEPT. 12 Paralegal Specialist, GS-095011, ANN#EUR13-670072-EG, Full Time Permanent. Program Analyst, GS-0343-13, ANN#EUR13-667073-EG, Full Time Permanent. Program Manager, GS-0340-15, ANN#EUR13-667204-EG, Full Time Permanent. CLOSING DATE: SEPT. 19 Physical Security Specialist, GS-0080-09 KPP 11 or GS-0080-11, ANN#EUR13-667088-EG, Full Time Permanent. Telecommunications Specialist, GS-0391-12, ANN#EUR13670763-EG, Full Time Permanent. Accounting Officer, GS-0510-14, ANN#EUR13-667441-EG, Full Time Permanent. Accountant, GS-0510-13, ANN# EUR13-667297-EG, Full Time Permanent. Supervisory Global Force Management Fleet Specialist, GS0301-14, ANN#EUR13-668168EG, 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 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 89 a.m. Sept. 9.
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# 13071, (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 Pre-Teen 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#13140, flexible, Fitness Branch, Capo/Support Site. Assists the Sport Coordinator to plan the fitness activities. Food Service Worker, NA-740804, 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, NF-030302, 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# 13-124, (Multiple Positions) regular full time (Eligible for Post Allowance) Fleet and Family Readiness Program, CYP Division, Naples. The purpose of the CYP Leader is to provide appropriate development care and instruction for children and youth ranging in age from 6 weeks to 18 years in one or more CY programs. This includes the provision of guidance, assistance, and mentoring for the CY Program Assistants. Closing date: Sept. 6.
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#130002NC Supervisory Sales Clerk/CL/NF-02/RFT- Op-
en Until Filled Pay Rate: $9.00-$12.00. Responsible for supervising a group of associates that sell general merchandise to customers exercising professional selling techniques. 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 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#130002OR LP/Safety Investigator Asst. (Trainee)/52/NF02/RFT - Open Until Filled. Pay Rate: $10.00-$12.00. Responsible for the protection of Navy Exchange assets through investigative strategies and the auditing of controls designed to prevent and minimize loss potential. Utilizes various surveillance techniques. Ann#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#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 properly stocked and displayed for the Jewelry, Mens, Ladies, Shoes, Cosmetics, Handbags, and Children’s departments. 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. DISTRICT ACQUISITIONS Ann#130001SH Assistant Contract Specialist/22/NF-03/RFTOpen 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. CENTRAL TEXAS COLLEGE Counselor Aide Substitute. Part-time position. Pay Rate: $10.00. Provide enrollment services, issue and process TA forms, conduct educational briefings, assist in documenting experience for credit evaluation, assist in conducting needs assessment, assist in obtaining financial aid, update records, and provide general education information to customers. Apply to Jennifer McNeese at DSN: 634-8923 or Jennifer. mcneese@europe.ctcd.edu.