Serving the Nato, Naples and Gaeta military community in italy
58th year, No. 15
Friday, april 26, 2013 Left: Members of the Naples Area Second Class Petty Officers Association participate in a tree-planting ceremony during the Earth Day Celebration April 19, at Naval Support Activity (NSA) Naples Support Site’s Village Forum Square. The 2013 Earth Day Celebration was coordinated by NSA Naples’ Environmental Division and included participation from the base’s various organizations. (Photos by MC3 Brian T. Glunt)
Earth Day Celebration By MC3 Brian T. Glunt, Navy Public Affairs Support Element-East Detachment Europe
Community members gathered aboard Naval Support Activity (NSA) Naples to celebrate Earth Day, April 19, at Support Site’s Village Forum Square. The 2013 Earth Day celebration was coordinated by the NSA Naples Environmental Division and included participation from the base’s various organizations. “Earth Day, traditionally, takes place on April 22nd, but the last couple of years we have celebrated the Friday before so people can attend and enjoy the weekend,” said Bernice Snyder, NSA Naples’ environmental director. “We are hoping that this Earth Day activity will make people aware of conserving energy, water, how to recycle and make a daily practice at home to make our world a better place.” During the event, members of the Naples Area Second Class Petty Officers Association (NASCPOA) took charge of the tree planting ceremony. “Basically, the second class petty officers association is here to support the community,” said Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Handling) 2nd Class Brent Paucke, NASCPOA vice president. “From participating in community
Below: Participants in the MWR 5K run pay tribute to the victims of the Boston Marathon bombings by wearing special bibs, April 19, during the Earth Day Celebration.
relations events to planting a tree, we want to support in any way we can.” NSA Naples Morale, Welfare and Recreation department also hosted a one-mile and 5K run, which paid tribute to the victims of the Boston Marathon bombings. USO Naples also contributed to the celebration by showcasing musical performances from “Naples Got Talent” contestants Josh Ledestich, Dan Lizzul, Andy Sizemore and Michael Wall. Various groups and associations had representatives manning booths that sold food or shared information about the environment and their respective groups.
CNE-CNA Visits USNH Naples for Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony By HM2 Amber Craig, U.S. Naval Hospital Naples
Commander, U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa visited U.S. Naval Hospital (USNH) Naples for a ribbon cutting and re-dedication ceremony of the hospital’s revitalized quarterdeck, April 18. Adm. Bruce Clingan joined USNH Naples commanding officer, Capt. Matthew W. Pommer, Jr., and facilities department head, Lt. Jose D. Mora, in cutting the ribbon which officially symbolized the completion of the refurbished quarterdeck. The new quarterdeck reflects the past, present and future of Navy medicine. Among the new additions is the “Fiesco Fresco,” a mural painted by four enlisted members of the hospital staff, which features Mt. Vesuvius, American and Italian flags, and the Hospital Corpsman rating symbol, or caduceus. With USNH Naples staff “manning the rails,” Clingan thanked them for their tireless effort in promoting the
health and wellness of service members and their families. “The pride this quarterdeck invokes highlights the deep and abiding pride we have for our medical corps,” said Clingan. “The medical community is a critical pillar of our war fighting readiness.” Following the ceremony, the admiral toured the hospital’s atrium and spoke with Sailors from various departments. Hospital Corpsman 2nd Class Sean Lambert, one of the painters of the fresco, was able to spend a few minutes one-on-one with the admiral. “It was particularly gratifying to dedicate the time and energy to improving the morale of my shipmates,” said Lambert. “It was an honor to meet Adm. Clingan and receive his words of wisdom and praise.” The newly renovated quarterdeck represents the hospital’s history and marks the beginning of the future for USNH Naples, as the staff continues to adhere to the hospital’s motto to “Lead the Change to Better Health.”
Left: Commander, U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa, Adm. Bruce Clingan, center, commemorates the rededication of the U.S. Naval Hospital (USNH) Naples, Italy, quarterdeck with USNH Naples commanding officer, Capt. Matthew W. Pommer, Jr., and facilities department head, Lt. Jose D. Mora, during a ribbon cutting ceremony. During the ceremony, Adm. Clingan emphasized the critical role Navy Medicine plays in mission readiness. (Photo by MC2 Jacob D. Moore)
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W HAT ’ S I NSIDE
High 73 / Low 61 Chance of Rain
SATURDAY High 68 / Low 59 Partly Cloudy
Crime Statistics Summary Review what happened between April 15 and April 21. Page 12
JFC Naples Field Gun Team Trains at Pozzuoli Page 5
Carney Park Hosts ‘Spring Fling’ Festivities Page 7
CPO 365 Community Outreach Project Page 13
SUNDAY High 75 / Low 66 Clear Skies