60th year, No. 10
Serving the NATO, Naples and Gaeta Military Community in Italy
Friday, March 13, 2015
CNO Adm. Jonathan W. Greenert
Navy, Marine Corps Officials Warn of Sequestration’s Impact Vice Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Michelle Howard conducts an all-hands call at Naval Support Activity Naples, Italy, March 6. While there, Howard took time to visit U.S. Naval Hospital Naples, served as the keynote speaker at the Women’s History Month Symposium, provided remarks for the 2015 Combined Force Maritime Component Commander (CFMCC) Flag Course Africa, and conducted an all-hands call for more than 300 Naples-based Sailors. Photo by MC3 Luis R. Chavez Jr.
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The Navy and Marine Corps will be challenged to carry out their parts of the national defense strategy if billions of dollars in sequester-related budget cuts take effect Oct. 1, senior service officials told legislators on Capitol Hill March 10. In prepared testimony, Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Jonathan W. Greenert told the Senate Armed Services Committee the service is still recovering from a $9 billion shortfall triggered in 2013 by the mandatory across-the-board budget cuts known as sequestration. Further reductions, he added, would put U.S. Sailors’ and Marines’ lives at increased risk, and negatively impact military readiness and national security. “Unless naval forces are properly sized, modernized at the right pace, ready to deploy with adequate training and equipment, and able to respond with the capacity and speed required by combatant commanders, they will not be able to carry out the defense strategy,” Greenert testified, pointing out critical shortfalls in everything from ship deployments to munitions to the resiliency of Sailors. Greenert, who testified along with Marine Corps Commandant Gen. Joseph F. Dunford Jr. and Navy Secretary Ray Mabus, outlined many of the same points
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VCNO Visits Naval Support Activity Naples From U.S. Naval Forces EuropeAfrica/U.S. 6th Fleet Public Affairs
Vice Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Michelle Howard visited Sailors at Naval Support Activity (NSA)
Naples, March 6, 2015. While on board, Howard took time to visit U.S. Naval Hospital Naples, served as the keynote speaker at the Women’s History Month Symposium,
provided remarks for the 2015 Combined Force Maritime Component Commander (CFMCC) Flag Course Africa, and conducted an all-hands call for more than 300 Naples-
based Sailors. During the all-hands call, Howard took time to personally recognize Naplesbased, forward-deployed VCNO VISIT Page 11
Naveur-Navaf Hosts CFMCC Course From Commander, U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa/U.S. 6th Fleet Public Affairs
Commander, U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa is hosting the Combined Force Maritime Component Commander (CFMCC) Flag Course, Africa on the Naval Support Activity Naples, March 2-6. During the weeklong course, conducted by the U.S. Naval War College, 33 senior naval leaders from maritime countries in Europe and Africa will participate in seminars and discussions focusing on the effective employment of naval forces in a joint, coalition or interagency environment. This practical application of maritime capabilities to real-world scenarios helps to improve the effectiveness of leaders to function together at the operational level of command and control. “It is important for us as military leaders to come together CFMCC Page 11
Commander, U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa, Adm. Mark Ferguson gives remarks at the 2015 Combined Force Maritime Component Commander Flag Course Africa in Naval Support Activity Naples, Italy, March 6. Ferguson’s remarks focused on the importance of leadership, cross-cultural communication and adapting to a dynamic and changing world. Photo by MC3 Daniel P. Schumacher
CAPTAIN’S CORNER. . . . . . . . . 2 BASE NOTES. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 ITALIAN NEWS . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 NAVY HISTORY / SPOTLIGHT. . 4 FFSC CALENDAR . . . . . . . . . . . 5 SOUND OFF . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 MOVIES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 USO TOURS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
women’s stories . . page 5
st. patrick’s day . . page 12
By Nick Simeone DoD News, Defense Media Activity
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PANOrAMA March 13, 2015
CAPTAIN’S CORNER By Capt. Doug Carpenter NSA Naples Commanding Officer
Security Tips for Vehicle-Related Incidents
One of the great things about being the Commanding Officer of NSA Naples is having the means to improve the quality of life and expand opportunities for our service members and their families. We’ve made strides on a number of topics, and today I’m happy to announce price reductions through quite a few of our MWR programs. MWR provides a wide variety of services to the community, and now a lot of those services are easier on the pocketbook. The new pricing structure applies to movies, bowling, fitness classes and selected ITT tours. In addition, our recreational pools at the Support Site and Carney Park will have FREE admission for eligible patrons when they open this season. We’ll also keep the Capo pool open this summer for lap swim. Finally, we’ll see an increase in special events hosted on base – I’m especially looking forward to bringing back Flagship for a concert in Central Park. These improvements benefit the entire community and especially our families. For our junior Sailors and our unaccompanied Sailors, don’t forget about the Liberty Center and other benefits that are still available to you under this system. Thank you for your participation at MWR events, and for your feedback that helps to improve or sustain our services. On a different topic, we’re seeing a slight uptick in petty crime and I want to reiterate some basic things we can all do to reduce our exposure and lower the risk of theft. Please set the alarm to your home. It’s a big deterrent to home invasion yet many of our investigations find the alarms weren’t set. We need to make alarm setting a part of our daily routine. Housing will work with you and your landlord to fix problems with the alarm system. Pickpocketing is another common problem and has a lot of potential to result in a confrontation. Just like most big cities around the world, don’t make yourself a target by wearing flashy bling, or IPODs, headphones, etc. This is especially true for tourist spots, train stations and other large gatherings of people. For vehicle accidents or other issues that require immediate assistance, call Emergency Dispatch from your cellphone at 081-568-4911 or through your DSN at 911. Security personnel are on watch 24 hours a day and they are standing by to help in any of these instances. Spring sports are starting up, and Naples HS Wildcats’ boys soccer team is hosting their first game of the season Saturday at Wildcat Stadium. Come show your support at 10 a.m. as they take on the defending champs from Marymount International School in Rome. Enjoy the weekend and think safety!
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Naval Support Activity Naples Italy Capt. Doug Carpenter Cmdr. Jay Driskell MCC Travis Simmons Teresa Merola
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BASE NOTES Here are a few tips from NSA Naples Security to utilize when involved in vehicle-related incidents. - Immediately write down the vehicle’s license plate, color, make and model. This can also be done with a cellphone or your cellphone camera. - Contact Emergency Dispatch at 081-568-4911 and provide them the location of the accident and your current location, along with the vehicle details. Please do this before getting out of your vehicle to exchange information. - If you do not feel safe getting out of your vehicle, wait in the vehicle until assistance arrives or drive to the nearest open gas station or police station and request support.
OHA and MIHA Survey for Italy Conducted in March The Overseas Housing Allowance (OHA) Utility/ Recurring Maintenance and Move-In Housing Allowance (MIHA) Survey will be conducted through the month of March for Italy. The MIHA survey is conducted once every three years as part of this combined survey. The data gathered by service members residing in private housing will help ensure proper allowances are being paid for both allowances. If you’ve been stationed in Italy for three months, reside in private housing and receive OHA, then please visit www.defensetravel.dod.mil/site/oha-utilmihamar.cfm during the month of March and contribute to the survey. For the utilities portion, you will be asked to report the average monthly cost of each of your utilities and the average monthly cost of any routine maintenance expenses incurred over the last 12 months. For the MIHA portion of the survey, you will be asked to report actual expenses incurred when moving into your private residence. The electronic survey takes approximately 45 minutes to complete and should be completed by you or your spouse, whoever has knowledge of utility/recurring maintenance and MIHA expenses. If you are able to access the survey from home, it is recommended that you take the survey together. For additional information, contact Loredana Avino at DSN 626-2551 or Chief Hector Aspurias at DSN 626-6219.
Women’s History Month at Base Libraries Celebrate Women's History Month at the MWR Libraries with special displays, bibliographies and biographies on famous women in history. This year’s theme is “Weaving the Stories of Women’s Lives.” Enter the library’s quiz contest when you stop by. Check out the National Women’s History project web site for additional resources at www.nwhp.org. For more information, call DSN 629-4360 or 081-811-4360.
Now- March 31: FSYP Fund Requests The Family Support and Youth Programs (FSYP) committee is soliciting organizations interested in obtaining funds raised via the Combined Federal Campaign- Overseas. The funds are used to improve the quality of life at overseas military installations. All organizations not receiving federal funding that support Department of Defense employees and/or their families are eligible to apply. Organizations may solicit for funds using the application enclosed in the instruction, which can be found by going to http://www.cnic.navy.mil/regions/cnreurafswa/installations/nsa_naples/about/departments/administration_n1/administrative_services/instructions.html and viewing the instruction 7280.1A. Applications must be forwarded to NSA Naples Command Master Chief Ashley Drake at ashley.drake@eu.navy.mil no later than 4 p.m. on Tuesday, March 31. The board will convene the first week of April and make determinations of award levels.
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Cover Design Contest for ‘Benvenuti a Napoli 2015’ Community members of all ages are invited to take part in a contest to design this year's front cover of Benvenuti a Napoli – A Newcomer’s Guide to Naples. NSA Naples Public Affairs and Stampa Generale, publishers of the welcome-aboard book and Panorama base newspaper, are organizing the contest to get a design from our own military community. There will be 3,000 copies printed, as well as an online version located at www.cnic.navy.mil/naples. The book is sent in welcome-aboard packages and is oftentimes the first glimpse into life stationed in Naples. Credit for the cover design will be given on page 2 of the book. Photography, drawings, illustrations and any other artistic medium can be used to represent Naples and the Campania Region for arriving personnel and their families. Submissions can be any file type, but must be printable at a minimum of 5”x7” at 300DPI (Dots Per Inch). Entries will be accepted through emails to pao_naples@eu.navy.mil until midnight March 13. Please call DSN 626-5912 or 081568-5912 for additional information.
March 13: Family Math Night at Naples Elementary School The NES is hosting Family Math Night on Friday, March 13 from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. There will be interactive games and other events taking place. Volunteers are still needed to run the game tables in the multipurpose room and the gym. For more information, call Contact Yvonne Salinas at DSN 629-4038 or 081-811-4038.
March 14: Support Site Woodshop Re-Opening The Support Site Woodshop (located in the Auto/Wood Skills Center) re-opens on Saturday, March 14. Cost to use the woodshop is $5 per hour. Various days and times are available for customers who are already certified to use the shop as well as new customers. New customers can set up an appointment to get certified by calling the center. Build a wooden battleship for this month’s project. This is a hammer and glue project and all materials are pre-cut and sanded. Children (must be 5 years or older) and adults can attend on March 14 and 28. Children must be accompanied by an adult during the entire workshop. The workshop fee is $25 and includes all materials for one battleship. Call to register for the workshop as the class is limited to 8 participants. For more information, call DSN 6294971 or 081-811-4971.
March 15: Spring Bingo at Naples High School USO Naples is hosting their free Spring Bingo at the Naples High School cafeteria on Sunday, March 15 from 3:30 to 6:30 p.m. The doors will open at 3 p.m. There will be door prizes and take home prizes such as gift baskets, home appliances, electronics and more. Call DSN 626-5713 or 081-568-5713 for more information.
March 16, 23, 30, and April 13: NOR Archery 4-Day Course Shoot the bull's-eye with a four-day archery course at the Support Site Youth Center gym from 7 to 8 p.m. on the scheduled Monday evenings. The program is open to 10 years and above (under 17 must be accompanied by a parent/guardian). Cost is $30 per person for the entire workshop and includes equipment. A FITARCO qualified instructor will be present. Register by March 11 at the NOR center. For more information, call DSN 629-4947 or 081-811-4947.
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Panorama is published weekly on Friday by Stampa Generale S.r.l. Sig. Bruno Brandi, Publisher, Naval Support Activity, Capodichino (Naples), Italy Tel. 081-568-7884, Fax 081-568-7887. E-mail: stampagenerale@tin.it - Autorizzazione Tribunale di Napoli No. 3404 del 3.4.1985. Direttore Responsabile: Bruno Brandi. Stampa: Arti Grafiche Boccia SpA, Salerno; Fotocomposizione: Stampa Generale S.r.l. - Tel. 081-568-7884. Stampa Generale is a private firm in no way connected with the U. S. Navy under exclusive written contract with the U. S. Navy. The editorial content is edited, prepared and provided by the Public Affairs Office of the Naval Support Activity, Naples, Italy. All news and feature articles and announcements submitted to Panorama are subject to editing to conform with contemporary standards of journalistic objectivity, clarity and relevance. We welcome any contributions, suggestions or comments dealing with community issues. Submissions for publication in Panorama will be accepted on the basis of newsworthiness, timeliness and space available. All copy must be submitted in Microsoft Word format in an e-mail to the editor at: naplespanorama@eu.navy.mil. Each submission must include the name and telephone number of the author. DEADLINE FOR ALL COPy AND PhOTOS IS AT CLOSE OF BuSINESS FRIDAy PRIOR TO PuBLICATION DATE.
PANOrAMA March 13, 2015
ITALIAN NEWS BRIEFS COMPILED BY TERESA MEROLA NSA NAPLES PUBLIC AFFAIRS
ROME’S QUATTRO FONTANE COMPLEX NEWLY RESTORED The late-renaissance Quattro Fontane complex was restored following a nine-month cleaning and opened to the public on Tuesday. The ensemble represents the river gods Arno and Tiber and the goddesses Juno and Diana. The Four Fountains are located near the Quirinale palace and required a substantial overhaul after being exposed to decades of dirt and traffic pollution. The cleaning cost 320,000 euro and is part of a 2.5 million euro project sponsored by Italian fashion house Fendi. The project involves also the restoration of the baroque Trevi fountain. The first phase of restoration of the Trevi fountain was completed in January and restorers are working on the side sections and the sculpture of Oceanus, the god of all water, in the central niche.
FIRST ITALIAN EGG-DONOR BABIES BORN The first Italian babies were born in Italy from an egg donor. A 47-year-woman, who had tried unsuccessfully for 15 years to become pregnant, gave birth to twins – a girl and a boy. The babies were born prematurely, but are in good health. The fertility treatment ban was lifted last June by Italy’s constitutional court. That decision marked the end of a 10-year battle against legislation introduced in 2004 to outlaw such donations.
LEONARDO DA VINCI’S VINEYARD OPEN TO PUBLIC IN MAY Italian experts recreated a vineyard that once belonged to Leonardo da Vinci in his own estate in Milan. Nearly 500 years after his death, experts hope to be able to produce the crisp white wine that Leonardo enjoyed from his vineyard. He received the vineyard in 1499 as payment for the painting of The Last Supper that was commissioned by Lodovico Sforza, the Duke of Milan. Da Vinci was a keen lover of the grape. The vineyard was in existence until the Second World War when it was razed to the ground by an Allied bombing raid in 1945. The plot of ground now forms an immaculately tended walled garden inside a grand palazzo
known as the Casa degli Atellani in central Milan. Researches excavated the garden and found that a few vine roots had survived. They identified the exact type of vine that Leonardo had planted, which is known as Malvasia di Candia that still grows in the hills around Piacenza. The experts replanted Malvasia di Candia vines, recreating Leonardo’s original vineyard in the garden of the palazzo in Milan’s Corso Magenta. The vineyard will be opened to the public for the first time in May when the world fair Expo 2015 starts.
MAN ATTEMPTS TO STEAL BRONZE HEAD FROM FLORENTINE MUSEUM A man attempted to steal a bronze head statue from Florence’s Novecento Museum. The old man unscrewed the head from its pedestal and placed it in his bag. The bronze sculpture by Renato Mazzacurati’s 1941 Portrait of Walter Conadin, is worth 10-20,000 euros, museum sources said. Video surveillance cameras caught the man red-handed. He said he felt the head would have been better off at his home. The robber is no stranger to police: He was reported for shooting at someone’s window and for damaging a door in a courthouse in the town of Grosseto last year.
PROVOCATIVE BILLBOARD SPARKS COMPLAINTS AHEAD OF POPE’S VISIT TO NAPLES A nine meter-high billboard with an image of a provocative woman dressed in a nun’s dress sparked a stir in Naples, where Pope Francis is set to visit on March 21st. The model’s hands are clasped around a rosary, as if in prayer partly covering her bare chest. The fashion company’s advertising denied the billboard had been strategically timed saying the poster had been planned way ahead of the Pope’s visit and there was no intent to blaspheme.
IMPATIENT COMMUTER TRIES TO STEAL TRAIN An impatient man tried to drive a train in Naples at the Soccavo station after he got fed up waiting for it to depart. He entered the cabin and tried to drive the convoy. He broke the nose of a police officer, after hitting him with his umbrella during a scuffle, then he took off running. The man was placed under house arrest by two law enforcement officers after a brief chase.
A Pocket Guide to Useful Phrases while on the Road Emergency Issues . . 081-568-4911 Security Dispatch . . . 081-568-5638 Italian Police: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112 Italian Ambulance: . . . . . . . . . . 118 Italian Fire Department: . . . . . . 115
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Call an ambulance . . . . . . . . . . . . . Chiamate un'ambulanza Where is a hospital? . . . . . . . . . . . Dov’è l’ospedale? We need a doctor . . . . . . . . . . . . . Abbiamo bisogno di un medico I cannot find my family . . . . . . . . . Non trovo la mia famiglia I am American . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sono Americano/a Where is the reporting point? . . . . Dov’è il centro raccolta? Which roads are open? . . . . . . . . . Quali strade sono aperte? I need a phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ho bisogno di un telefono Help! It’s an emergency . . . . . . . . . Aiuto! È un’emergenza
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THE INSIDE PAGE Volunteers Needed AFN Naples is looking for four children between the ages of five and 10 to participate in a 30 second commercial about sexual assault awareness. Participants will need to recite short scripted lines while standing in front of a camera. For details call MC3 Erica Yelland at 629-6913 or message the AFN Naples Facebook page. USO Naples is looking for outgoing and enthusiastic volunteers to join their committee to make a tangible difference in the community through special events and outreach. If interested, email shannon.mccaulley@uso.it or call the USO Capodichino office at DSN 626-5713. Naples Overseas Support Club (NOSC) is seeking committed members to serve as vice president of fundraising, membership chairperson, parliamentarian, and Shopping on the Boot editor for the 2014-15 board term. For details, visit www.noscitaly.com or email noscitaly@gmail.com. The Transatlantic Council Of The Boy Scouts Of America is looking for Eagle Scouts in the Naples community to update the National Eagle Scout Association database. All Eagle Scouts, both active and not active in scouting are asked to send an email with their last name, first name, email address, hometown/community, and council/district name where they earned their Eagle rank, to jeffarter@hotmail.com. “Once an Eagle, always an Eagle.” Naples American Red Cross (ARC) needs volunteers. For detials or to register for a CPR/First Aid class, call 081-568-4788 or 626-4788 or visit American Red Cross Naples on Facebook. Naples High School Athletic Booster Club is looking for new board members. Consider offering your time to further the work of the booster club. The club is accepting nominations and applications for the 2014-15 board. We will call for a membership-wide vote in May, with the new board installed in June. The current board is working to have summer and fall kick off plans in place to ease the transition, as well as a healthy bank account to seed 2014-15 Wildcat Athletics. Job descriptions for president, vice president, treasurer, secretary, membership, Webmaster, publicity/marketing and spirit wear are at www.naplesboosterclub.com in the documents section. For details email president@naplesboosterclub.com or membership@naplesboosterclub.com 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. For details call 081-811-6372 or email FFSCNSANaplesItaly@eu.navy.mil. Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society Operation Clip & Save (coupons): 081-568-3913.
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NAVY HISTORY: PERRY SIGNS TREATY WITH JAPAN From the U.S. Department of State Historian
On July 8, 1853, Commodore Matthew Perry led his four ships into the harbor at Tokyo Bay, seeking to re-establish for the first time in more than 200 years regular trade and discourse between Japan and the western world. There were several reasons why the United States became interested in revitalizing contact with Japan. First, the combination of the opening of Chinese ports to regular trade and the annexation of California, creating an American port on the Pacific, ensured that there would be a steady stream of maritime traffic between North America and Asia. Then, as American traders in the Pacific replaced sailing ships with steam ships, they needed to secure coaling stations, where they could stop to take on provisions and fuel while making the long trip from the United States to China. Perry’s mission was not the first American overture to the Japanese. In the 1830s, the Far Eastern squadron of the U.S. Navy sent several missions from its regional base in Guangzhou (Canton), China, but in each case, the Japanese did not permit them to land, and they lacked the authority from the U.S. Government to force the issue. Perry arrived in Japanese waters with a small squadron of U.S. Navy ships, because he and others believed the only way to convince the Japanese to accept western trade was to display a willingness to use its advanced firepower. At the same time, Perry brought along a variety of gifts for the Japanese Emperor,
including a working model of a steam locomotive, a telescope, a telegraph, and a variety of wines and liquors from the West, all intended to impress upon the Japanese the superiority of Western culture. His mission was to complete an agreement with the Japanese Government for the protection of shipwrecked or stranded Americans and to open one or more ports for supplies and refueling. Displaying his audacity and readiness to use force, Perry’s approach into the forbidden waters around Tokyo convinced the Japanese authorities to accept the letter. The following spring, on March 8, 1854, Perry returned with an even larger squadron to receive Japan’s answer. The Japanese grudgingly agreed to Perry’s demands, and the two sides signed the Treaty of Kanagawa on March 31, 1854. According to the terms of the treaty, Japan would protect stranded seamen and open two ports for refueling and provisioning American ships: Shimoda and Hakodate. Japan also gave the United States the right to appoint consuls to live in these port cities, a privilege not previously granted to foreign nations. This treaty was not a commercial treaty, and it did not guarantee the right to trade with Japan. Still, in addition to providing for distressed American ships in Japanese waters, it contained a most-favored-nation clause, so that all future concessions Japan granted to other foreign powers would also be granted to the United States. As a result, Perry’s treaty provided an opening that would allow future American contact and trade with Japan.
Photo courtesy of U.S. Library of Congress
SPOTLIGHT: HOSPITAL CORPSMAN THIRD CLASS SHANNEN KING HOSPITAL CORPSMAN THIRD CLASS SHANNEN KING Hospital Corpsman Third Class Shannen King was born and raised in Orlando, Fla. Upon completion of her bachelor’s degree, she enlisted in the Navy in July 2011. After completion of Corpsman Basic School, she attended Advanced Radiography “C” school, where she earned her Radiologic Technician qualification and later received orders to Naples, Italy. As one of only three ultrasound techs for the entire Naval Support Activity area, she is plays a critical role in improving access to care for our population. King is an outstanding Sailor and vital member of the USNH Radiology Team. She is wholeheartedly dedicated to the mission, the department and her shipmates. King’s long-term career goal is to be a Nurse Practitioner and specialize in women’s health, and in her spare time, she enjoys volunteering, cooking and traveling. “I was excited and nervous about moving abroad,” King said. “Excited because I would get to see and experience new things but nervous to be so far from everything and everyone I know.” So far, during her tour here, King has visited the top three places on her bucket list (Paris, London and Rome) and hopes to see more of Europe in the near future.
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5 FLEET AND FAMILY SUPPORT CENTER EVENTS THIS WEEK March 13, 2015
Naples Elementary School Registration Naples Elementary School will conduct registration for next school year in the Atrium from March 23 to April 3, for returning students. Parents with new Kindergarten students for next school year (2015-2016) can register their students from April 13-16, during the hours posted below. No child will be allowed to attend school next year until this process is completed, so please be sure to enter the dates and times below in your planning calendar. School year 2015-2016 registrations will be “All Call” as posted below: Returning Students Week 1: March 2327 from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Returning Students Week 2: March 30
to April 3 from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. New Kindergarten only: April 13-16 from 8 to 11 a.m. and 1 to 3 p.m. Registration is a very important process for the school. Yearly registration of students is required as a means to establish eligibility for tuition-free or tuition enrollment. However, more importantly, we need to be sure that we can establish grade level class enrollments as close as possible to pupil-teacher ratio benchmarks. Therefore, we need exact counts of students returning to our school next year, in order to plan future classes. Student registration after posted dates will be by appointment only.
Women’s Stories Connecting Lives 2015 Annual Women’s Symposium
• Mar. 13: Resume Writing, 1 to 3 p.m., SS FFSC. • Mar. 16: Explore Vomero, 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., meeting point at McDonalds Café outside of Capo. • Mar. 16 to 17: Higher Education, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., SS FFSC. • Mar. 17: Easy Italian (3 Sessions), 9 a.m. to noon, SS FFSC, (2 of 3). • Mar. 18: Becoming a Love & Logic Parent (7 Sessions), 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., SS FFSC (5 of 7). • Mar. 18: Fresh Pasta Store Gnocchi al Pesto, 10:45 a.m. to 1 p.m., carpool Meeting point at Support Site TLA, lobby. Cost is 4 euro to be paid at the store • Mar. 18: Sponsorship Training, 9 a.m. to noon, SS FFSC. • Mar. 19: Prenatal Parenting (3 Sessions), 2 to 3:30 p.m., SS FFSC (3 of 3). • Mar. 19: Couples Communication 101, 1 to 4 p.m., SS FFSC. • Mar. 19: Smooth Move, 8:30 to 11:30 a.m., SS FFSC. • Mar. 20: Employment Opportunities in Naples, 1 to 3 p.m., SS FFSC. • Mar. 20: Victim Advocate Refresher Training, 2 to 4 p.m., SS FFSC (to register, please use this link http://bpt.me/1121621
call 081-811-6372 for more information or to register. all classes require registration.
ENERGY CONSERVATION
By MC3 Robert S. Price Naval Public Affairs Support Element East Detachment Europe
When Chief Master-atArms Sandie Tollet joined the Navy in 1995 she quickly discovered life for women was often complicated aboard ships. For Tollet, though she was welcomed within the ranks, there were still women’s issues the Navy did not know how to address. Women stationed on ships were regulated by policies that sent mothers back out to sea four months after pregnancy. The Navy has worked for the past 20 years fixing its policies and to provide women with the tools they require for success. “It became important to me as I grew up in the Navy, and became a leader, to educate our younger women on all the policies and all the benefits now in the Navy that some of us unfortunately didn’t have when we first came in,” said Tollet. When the Naples Area Women’s Network hosted the annual Women’s Symposium at Naval Support Activity (NSA) Naples, Tollet moderated the panel discussion. She opened the floor to questions and directed the conversation with her panel of speakers to mentor the audience about Navy life as a woman. The event’s theme,
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Smart Sensors From the NSA Naples Energy Management Team
Fleet Master Chief Joann Ortloff mediates a question and answer session at the annual 2015 Women’s Symposium. The Symposium was hosted by the Naples Area Women's Network at the Naval Support Activity (NSA) Naples Capodichino base theater March 6. MC3 Robert S. Price
Women’s Stories Connecting Women’s Lives, also included workshop sessions. Topics covered included women’s health, balance with work and life, long distance relationships, and communication in combat and leadership roles. Women have handled gender specific sensitivities in the Navy since the first Yeoman (F) joined during World War I. The current day Women’s Symposium is a meeting point to connect the fleet’s women, and discuss topics and solutions that have been tracked as a focus for the past year. “This event is focused on bringing women together today,” said Tollet. “This symposium is essential to keep the fleet’s women connected, our sto-
ries and lives connected, so we can maintain focus, discuss current issues, and correct them.” Vice Chief of Naval Operations (VCNO) Adm. Michelle Howard was the event’s special guest. Howard is the Navy’s first African-American female admiral and VCNO. While the symposium is held annually, the Naples Area Women’s Network holds monthly luncheons. Tollet encourages both men and women in the NSA Naples base community to attend as the meetings often feature a speaker to discuss specific topics. For details about the annual Women’s Symposium or to join the Naples Area Women’s Network, contact Lt. Kate Ford at 626-4313.
Lighting accounts for the largest consumption of electricity in the United States. Approximately 38$ billion year is spent on energy used to produce lighting. Many facilities have incorporated motion sensors into their lighting systems to reduce consumption. Motion sensors are used to detect motion in an area. If the sensor does not detect movement for a prolonged amount of time the lighting circuit is de-energized. As beneficial as this invention has been, the issue is it only detects motion with about 75 percent of accuracy. A Smart sensor, also known as an Image Processing Occupancy Sensor (IPOS) has recently been developed by the researchers at the Energy Department’s National Renewable Energy Laboratory. These sensors incorporate the technology commonly used in smart phones for motion detection. They have a tiny camera with a microprocessor that can detect human presence and even the number of humans in the room. With this new technology these sensors can detect motion with 90 percent accuracy. This can lead to a greater reduction in energy waste caused by lighting systems.
Crime Report for March 3 - 10 From the NSA Naples Command Investigative Division and NCIS
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SOUND OFF: WHAT IS YOUR ADVICE FOR ADVANCEMENT EXAMS?
IT2 Kristian Hunter “Go to navybmr.com; it’s the Navy’s great gift for people taking an exam.”
OS2 Michelle Pimiento “Study your BIBs and MBRs; all the information you will need for the advancement will be in there.”
LS1 Erolinda Skewes “Study one to two months in advance and make sure to rest the day before, and do your favorite hobby to put your mind at ease so you are well rested for the exam.”
ICCS Aaron Lord “A continuous study regimen throughout the year, followed up by a review the last couple of weeks before the test.”
HM3 Charles Norris “Get good sleep the night before; if you stay up all night cramming, you’ll be useless for the test.”
Kindergartners Have a Field Trip to the Post Office By MC3 Robert S. Price Naval Public Affairs Support Element East Det. Europe
Kindergartners from the Naval Support Activity (NSA) Naples Elementary School (NES) visited the Support Site post office March 4 to have a fun and educational field trip. The post office, one of Naval Supply Systems Command Fleet Logistics Center Sigonella – Naples (NAVSUPP FLCSI) commands, planned a day full of surprises for six classes participating in the annual tour of base facilities. LEFT: Kindergarteners from the Naval Support Activity (NSA) Naples Elementary School (NES) roll a priority mail box down a belt line at the NSA Naples Support Site Post Office March 3. Six NES kindergarten classes toured the Post Office, Commissary, and NEX to learn about daily operations. Photo by MC3 Robert S. Price
“We just tried to enlighten them on how the post office works and what we do in the post office,” said Logistics Specialist Seaman Javon Graham, who was the tour guide for the students. The post office planned interactive games to explain how the employees work, to make the experience more engaging, and to have fun. The mail orderlies demonstrated sorting and scanning the mail, then let the children give it a try. The children passed boxes down a conveyor belt to be Xrayed for prohibited “monsters” and Easter eggs hidden within the mail. The post office workers rewarded the children with stamps and stickers for identifying the hidden items. “If we make it fun for them,
they will remember it,” said Graham. “I think my favorite part today was giving out the stickers, because they loved that. It’s always fun to see the kid’s faces.” He said that children would have trouble searching for and identifying items such as alcohol and gasoline, so the post office tried to create a memorable experience with an upcoming Holiday theme. The kindergartners unanimously enjoyed the post office visit, but could not collectively decide which part of the trip was their favorite. The annual NES kindergarten post office field trip was the first of three Support Site visits. The other field trips will include the Commissary and security at the Navy Exchange (NEX).
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Campanians march into spring with Italian Dads and cultural heritage in mind By Lou Freed
The Italian tradition of serving up the pastry, zeppola, on St. Joseph’s day has been attributed to Sicilian pastry chefs looking upon the saint as their patron. With coffee, tea or chilled spumante, the cream and cherry enriched delight is divine. For those interested in learning how to make the dessert, contact Fleet and Family Support Center (FFSC) Intercultural Relations instructors for the upcoming class on March 23 at a local pasticceria. FAI’s Culture Days Save March 21-22 for “Giornata FAI di Primavera” when hundreds of awesome examples
tional and social achievements. Locally, the Comune di Napoli teamed up with organizations and cultural venues to boost the occasion for womankind. Consider checking them out. “Marzo Donna 2015” - City of Naples Theme organizers planned activities focusing on health and wellness, art, theater, dance, film, music, the professions and crafts. View the happenings scheduled through the month at http://www.comune.napoli.it/ “Turandot” - San Carlo Theater Giacomo Puccini’s renowned three-act masterpiece will take opera fans by storm March 21
Brilliant mimosa trees splashing color across the Campanian landscape are now heralding Brilliant yellow mimosa trees broadcast spring is on the horizon and remind all to spring is on the horizon. celebrate women, Italian Dads and cultural heritage this month. Photo by J. Freed These bright perennials not only reminded locals of celebratcall 081-797-2331/2417. swer three riddles. Failure ing women last week, but also of -Etruscan Woman – “Leopoldo meant decapitation, which took “Festa del papá” that coincides De Feis” Etruscan Archaeologimany suitors’ lives, until Prince with the Feast of St. Joseph cal Museum Calaf came along. Surprisingly, March 19. Feting Italian Dads The Denza Institute in Posilthe prince gambled with fortune and the saint customarily generlipo now hosts valuable Bronze and succeeded. He then offered a ate family gatherings with lots Age and Imperial Era antiquiway out for Turandot on condiof gusto. ties. Barnabite Father Leopoldo tion she guessed his name. Meanwhile, as we prepare for De Feis, a Latin professor and Whether or not she succeeded or primavera and the glory it Rector at the Florentine “Alla failed was a mystery until the brings, the nation-wide, nonQuerce” College, collected the end of the story. profit Fondo Ambiente Italiano treasures for academic use in The Neapolitan presentation is (FAI) or the Italian the second half of the 19th cena Teatro Petruzzelli di Environmental tury. Sadly, the College closed Bari arrangement bringTrust is getting for financial reasons, causing ing the following direcready to open to the artifacts to remain in stortors and leaders to stage: the public, March age for years. musical directors Juraj 21-22, a plethora Through the efforts of Fiorenza Valcuha and Maurizio of buildings and Grasso, archaeologist and muAgostini (March 31 April properties of archiseum curator, the relics can now 1); choirmaster Salvatectural and envibe viewed in one of the sections tore Caputo; children’s ronmental of the Denza Institute. Besides choirmaster Stefania Risignificance they a prized and typical Etruscan naldi; stage director have restored and terracotta sarcophagus topped Roberto De Simone currently safeby an Etruscan female sculpalong with Nicola Ruguard. ture, there are approximately bertelli for the sets and Lastly, in honor800 pieces including 250 comOdette Nicoletti for the ing womankind bined cups and jugs from the costumes. this month, area of Orvieto; 47-plus precious Interpreters include “Marzo Donna red pottery dating back to the Lise Lindstrom (Turan2015” activities 4th century BC; Samnite period dot), Riccardo Zanellato In tune with celebrating women in March, Giacomo Puccini’s renowned three-act opera, Turandot, will take (Timur), Marcello Giorinitiated by the pieces as well as others from the Comune di Napoli opera fans by storm March 21 through April 1 at the San Carlo Theater in downtown Naples. Photo courtesy of dani and Carlo Ventre D’Avalos collection. San Carlo Theater for “Festa della Located in Via Coroglio, the (Calaf) as well as Carmen Donna” early this museum is open from 8:30 a.m. Giannattasio and Eleonora through April 1. Inspired by of Italian artistic heritage could month continues through April to 1 p.m. Monday through Buratto (Liu). Carlo Gozzi’s play with the same be visited. 1. Friday. For bookings, visit title, the composer started the Since 1975, FAI has been proWith the lineup of colorful For details, call 081-575-7533. http://www.teatrosancarlo.it or work in 1920 but sadly fell serimoting respect and preservation Campanian March events upon ously ill, then passed away in of Italian nature, art, history us, it’s time to shed the woolies, 1924 just before completing the and traditions that are a fundaemerge from hibernation and piece. In 1926, composer Franco mental part of Italian roots and spring into action. Alfano, who is a native of Posilidentity. Feast of St. Joseph and Italian lipo, finished Turandot, and preContributions and memberFather’s Day sented the opera at the La Scala ships in the organization are Historians note that Saint Theater in Milan, under Arturo welcome during the two-day proJoseph had already been honToscanini’s direction. gram. For details, visit “Giorored in numerous Western The aria, “Nessun dorma” (“No Christian calendars on March 19 nate FAI di Primavera” at one shall sleep”), is central to http://www.fondoambiente.it/ by the 10th century, well before “Turandot” is as it sets the Continuing Women’s Day Rome officially established the bloody state of affairs in Peking. Events date in 1479. Customarily, the As the story goes, a Mandarin Italians joined the celebration day is a solemn occasion among law declared suitors who wished of International Women’s Day Catholics and the time for Italto marry the cold-hearted last week to spotlight women’s ians, Spanish and Portuguese to Princess Turandot had to anglobal economic, political, educaremember Dads.
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MORE THE INSIDE PAGE 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, email apaulino@clubbeyond.org for an appointment. 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 details email awlrescueteam@ gmail.com or director@animalswithoutlimits.com. The American Soccer Club (ASC) of Napoli is looking for qualified coaches. For details email doc@ascnapoli.com.
ONGOING/ON THE HORIZON The Naples Middle High School Music Boosters Is your Naples Middle High School student in Band, Choir, Orchestra, or Flag Team? If so, then he / she benefits from NMHS Music Boosters. We are a growing organization that ensures all Naples Middle High School music programs continue performing at the highest levels. Help support Music Boosters with your yearly family membership of $25 (other membership levels also available). Volunteers are continuously needed to assist with several projects. For details email musicboostersnaples@gmail.com or visit NMHS Music Boosters on Facebook. The Naples Middle High School PTSA is looking for volunteers to help provide information, resources and events that strengthen the connections between students, parents, the school and the community. A yearly membership is $10 and joining is a great way to get involved, meet the teachers, other parents and your child’s friends. For details email NaplesPTSAteam@ gmail.com or Naples Middle High School PTSA on Facebook.
MOVIE SCHEDULE Friday, March 13 4:30 p.m. Black or White, PG-13 5:30 p.m. Jupiter Ascending, PG-13, 3-D 7:30 p.m. Chappie, R 8:30 p.m. Run All Night, R,
Monday, March 16 Closed, No Movies Tuesday, March 17 Closed, No Movies
Saturday, March 14 3 p.m. Cinderella, PG, 4 p.m. Project Almanac, PG-13 5:30 p.m. McFarland, USA, PG, 7 p.m. Focus, R 8:30 p.m. Hot Tub Time Machine 2, R, Sunday, March 15 3 p.m. SpongeBob Movie: Sponge Out Of Water, PG 4 p.m. Cinderella, PG 6 p.m. Seventh Son, PG-13 7 p.m. Run All Night, R
Wednesday, March 18 4:30 p.m. Jupiter Ascending, PG-13 6 p.m. Seventh Son, PG-13 7:30 p.m. Run All Night, R Thursday, March 19 4:30 p.m. Cinderella, PG . 6 p.m. McFarland, USA, PG 7 p.m. The Boy Next Door, R,
No Children Under 10 Admitted to R-Rated Movies
Black or White PG-13, Drama, 121 min. Cast: Kevin Costner, Octavia Spencer, Gillian Jacobs, Jennifer Ehle, Anthony Mackie. This is the story of a grandfather who is suddenly left to care for his beloved granddaughter. When her paternal grandmother seeks custody with the help of her brother, the little girl is torn between two families who love her deeply. With the best intentions at heart, both families fight for what they feel is right and are soon forced to confront their true feelings about race, forgiveness, and understanding. Anchored by an all-star cast and based on real events, the movie is a look at two seemingly different worlds, in which nothing is as simple as black or white.
The Boy Next Door Last Showing Boy Scout Troop 007 holds troop meetings every Monday from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at the Support Site Community Center. For details email scoutmastertroop007@gmail.com or visit: https://www.facebook. com/BSATroop007; https://www.troopwebhost.org/Troop007Naples or https://www. troopwebhost.org/FormHTML.aspx?site= Troop007Naples. Girl Scouts Overseas Naples is excited to support young leaders in action. We are much more than cookies; we show girls how to contribute positively in this world. From arts and crafts to camping trips and more Naples Girl Scouts wants girls to be have fun learning. For details visit https://sites.google.com/site/usagsonaples/ or USA Girl Scouts - Naples, Italy on Facebook. Coalition of Sailors Against Destructive Decisions (CSADD), Naples Chapter meets every second and fourth Wednesday of each month at 1 p.m. in the NSA Naples Chiefs Mess, near the quarterdeck in Admin I. CSADD’s mission is to create a culture in which our shipmates are helping shipmates maintain a course of success through good decision-making. For details call MC2 Ramsaran at DSN 626-5249. Navy League Naples has three missions: to enhance the morale of active duty personnel and their families; to inform Congress and the American public on the importance of strong sea services; and to support youth through programs such as the Junior ROTC that expose young people to the values of our sea services. For details call Betty Reese at 081-526-8051 or visit www.navyleague.org. The Naples Toastmasters Club provides materials and experience to improve competent communication and leadership skills. Meetings are at 6:30 p.m. on the first & third Tuesdays of the month at the Support Site Community Center. Guests welcome. For details visit www.naplestoastmasters.wix.com/toastmastersnaples or Toastmasters Naples Italy on Facebook. Naples Area First Class Petty Officers Association is composed of members from different rates with one mission: To enhance community relations, promote awareness of our duties as Sailors, and fortify the professional and social welfare of our service members. We normally convene every other week alternating Tuesdays and Thursdays. Visit us and bring a friend. For details call YN1 Gordon at DSN: 626-7733.
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R, Suspense-Thriller, 91 min. Cast: Jennifer Lopez, Ryan Guzman, John Corbett, Ian Nelson, Kristin Chenoweth. A psychological thriller that explores a forbidden attraction that goes much too far.
Chappie R, Action-Adventure, 120 min. Cast: Sharlto Copley, Dev Patel, Yo-Landi Visser, Ninja, Jose Pablo Cantillo. In the near future, crime is patrolled by an oppressive mechanized police force. But now, the people are fighting back. When one police droid, Chappie, is stolen and given new programming, he becomes the first robot with the ability to think and feel for himself. As powerful, destructive forces start to see Chappie as a danger to mankind and order, they will stop at nothing to maintain the status quo and ensure that Chappie is the last of his kind.
Cinderella Premiere PG, SciFi-Fantasy, 113 min. Cast: Cate Blanchett, Lily James, Richard Madden, Bella Heathcote, Helena Bonham Carter. The story follows the fortunes of young Ella whose merchant father remarries following the tragic death of her mother. Keen to support her loving father, Ella welcomes her new stepmother Lady Tremaine and her daughters Anastasia and Drizella into the family home. But when Ella’s father suddenly and unexpectedly passes away, she finds herself at the mercy of a jealous and cruel new family. Ella could easily begin to lose hope. Yet, despite the cruelty inflicted upon her, Ella is determined to honor her mother’s dying words and to “have courage and be kind.” And then there is the dashing stranger she meets in the woods. Unaware that he is really a prince, not merely an employee at the palace, Ella finally feels she has met a kindred soul.
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ture with Adam Jr. Now they have to alter the future in order to save the past ... which is really the present, in the sequel from the same team that brought you the original cult hit.
Jupiter Ascending PG-13, Action-Adventure, 125 min. Cast: Channing Tatum, Mila Kunis, Sean Bean, Eddie Redmayne, Douglas Booth. Jupiter was born under a night sky and signs predicted she was destined for great things. Now grown up, Jupiter still dreams of the stars, but wakes up each day to the cold reality of a job cleaning toilets and an endless run of bad breaks. But when Caine, a genetically engineered ex-military hunter, arrives on Earth to track her down, Jupiter begins to glimpse the fate that has been waiting for her all along – her genetic signature marks her as next in line for an extraordinary inheritance that could alter the balance of the cosmos.
McFarland, USA Premiere PG, Drama, 129 min. Cast: Maria Bello, Kevin Costner, Carlos Pratts, Hector Duran, Chad Mountain. A track coach in a small California town transforms a team of athletes into championship contenders.
Project Almanac PG-13, SciFi-Fantasy, 106 min. Cast: Jonny Weston, Sofia Black D’Elia, Michelle DeFraites, Patrick Johnson, Allen Evangelista. A brilliant high school student and his friends uncover blueprints for a mysterious device with limitless potential, inadvertently putting lives in danger.
Run All Night Premiere R, Action-Adventure, 120 min. Cast: Liam Neeson, Joel Kinnaman, Genesis Rodriguez, Vincent D’Onofrio, Ed Harris. Brooklyn mobster and prolific hit man Jimmy Conlon, once known as The Gravedigger, has seen better days. Longtime best friend of mob boss Shawn Maguire, Jimmy, now 55, is haunted by the sins of his past-as well as a dogged police detective who’s been one step behind Jimmy for 30 years. Lately, it seems Jimmy’s only solace can be found at the bottom of a whiskey glass. But when Jimmy’s estranged son, Mike, becomes a target, Jimmy must make a choice between the crime family he chose and the real family he abandoned long ago. With Mike on the run, Jimmy’s only penance for his past mistakes may be to keep his son from the same fate Jimmy is certain he’ll face himself at the wrong end of a gun. Now, with nowhere safe to turn, Jimmy just has one night to figure out exactly where his loyalties lie and to see if he can finally make things right.
R, Comedy-Crime-Drama, 105 min. Cast: Will Smith, Margo Robbie, Rodrigo Santoro, BD Wong, Gerald McRaney. Nicky, a seasoned master of misdirection, becomes romantically involved with novice con artist Jess. As he’s teaching her the tricks of the trade, she gets too close for comfort and he abruptly breaks it off. Three years later, the former flame-now an accomplished femme fatale-shows up in Buenos Aires in the middle of the high stakes race car circuit. In the midst of Nicky’s latest, very dangerous scheme, she throws his plans for a loop, and the consummate con man off his game.
Seventh Son
Hot Tub Time Machine 2 Premiere
The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge Out Of Water
R, Comedy, 94 min. Cast: Rob Corddry, Adam Scott, Craig Robinson, Clark Duke, Gillian Jacobs. When Lou finds himself in trouble, Nick and Jacob fire up the hot tub time machine in an attempt to get back to the past. But they inadvertently land in the fu-
PG, Animation, 93 min. Cast: Clancy Brown, Tom Kenny, Bill Fagerbakke, Rodger Bumpass, Carolyn Lawrence. SpongeBob goes on a quest to discover a stolen recipe that takes him to our dimension, our world, where he tangles with a pirate.
PG-13, Action-Adventure, 102 min. Cast: Jeff Bridges, Julianne Moore, Ben Barnes, Alicia Vikander, Antje Thruway. In a time of enchantments when legends and magic collide, the sole remaining warrior of a mystical order travels to find a prophesized hero born with incredible powers, the last Seventh Son. Torn from his quiet life as a farmhand, the unlikely young hero embarks on a daring adventure with his battle-hardened mentor to vanquish a dark queen and the army of supernatural assassins she has dispatched against their kingdom.
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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Club Beyond is a youth group run by Naval Support Activity Naples Religious Ministries, and is open to children in grades 7 through 12. Meeting are Wednesdays at 5:30 p.m. at the Chapel Fellowship Hall at the Support Site. For details email Arturo at apaulino@clubbeyond.org. Alcoholics Anonymous hosts English-speaking AA meetings on and off base in the Naples area. For details call 339-267-7075 or visit www.alcoholics-anonymous.eu/ countries/italy.htm. 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. For details email Mark Woodall or comanager Andrew Bohnsack at markwoodall82@hotmail.co.uk or andrew.bohnsack@ gmail.com. Naples Officials Association Needs Referees For details call Nigel Alexander at 081-721-5413 or 346-680-3282 or e-mail nalexander@ afsouth.nato.int. Harry S. Truman Lodge No. 649 meets 6:30 p.m. every second and fourth Friday of the month at 6:30 p.m. For details call Kevin Baker at 338-479-7023 or email hst649sec@ yahoo.com or visit http://groups. yahoo.com/ group/HST649. 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. For deails call 081-811-4962. The Naples Area Second Class Petty Officers Association meets twice a month to discuss upcoming community outreach opportunities and charity events. For details call MA2 Aaron Kurschner at DSN 6262871 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
MORE THE INSIDE PAGE Napoli gear, discounted tickets and entry to Napoli Nation functions. For details visit USASSCNapoli on Facebook.
days, a moms’ night out and field trips to explore Bella Napoli and beyond. For details email Natalie Mack at NPMack3@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 details call Paolo Fleurant at 328194-6897 or email naplesadventistsgroup@ yahoo.com.
Meditation Sitting Group meets from 7 to 7:30 p.m. each Monday at the Support Site side chapel. Newcomers should stop by at 6:30 p.m. Participation is free. For details email Laura Hitchcock at laura.poodle@ gmail.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 details visit www. meetup.com/Connect-the-Tots-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 details email cwocnaples@gmail.com or visit Catholic Women of the Chapel NSA Naples, Italy on Facebook. Gaeta/Naples Area Girl Scouts is in need of leaders and co-leaders. Training and support provided. For details email 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 details call Ron Nacianceno at 081568-1746 or 335-760-4446 or visit Fil-Am Naples on Facebook. 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, visit the USMRA-SI at usmrasi.tripod.com or call Wylie Miller at 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
University of Oklahoma Graduate Degrees The University of Oklahoma offers the master of human relations on-site graduate degree program. Courses meet in a series of four evenings and one weekend. For details call the OU office at DSN: 626-6672 or visit the office 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. Call UMUC Maryland at 081-568-6673/74/75; Central Texas College at 081-568-6761. Naples Area Nurses Association (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. For details email Lt. Shelley Beltz at shelley.beltz@med.navy.mil or Lt. Jenny Paul at jenny.paul@med.navy.mil. The Welfare & Recreation Association is available to meet associates every Thursday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at its location on the first floor of Building 450 upstairs from Capo Landing. For details 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. For details call the AT/FP Division at 081-568-5525 or visit the division office in the Capodichino Security Precinct, Bldg. 403.
Naval Hospital Religious Services Tuesday: Silent prayer (7:157:45 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 081-811-6451 to confirm that Mass is being held); and 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 commandsponsored children of enlisted personnel (priority to E1-E4) who are four years old by Sept. 1. For details, call Karen Rodrigues at 081811-4682 or the school at 081-811-4037. The Knights Of Columbus, San Gennaro Council 14853, meets at noon on the third Sunday of each month at the Support Site Chapel Offices. For details email robert Kenney at kofcnaples@gmail.com Carney Park Ladies Golf Association meets at 9 a.m. Mondays. All skill levels welcome. Discounted play with membership. For details call Carol Borkowski at 081-804-3345 or Carney Park Golf Course at 081-526-4296. Educational & Developmental Intervention Service 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 081811-4676. Latinos Unidos Welcomes New Members Meetings are 2 p.m. on the first Sunday of every month at the Support Site park. For details email michael.cortez@eu.navy.mil or call 334-6771-0327, or gabriel.sermeno@eu. navy.mil or call 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. For details email naplescubmaster@gmail.com or visit www.cubscouting naples.org.
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VCNO VISIT from page 1 “I want to say thank you for all that you do. You work in a theater with a lot of responsibility and challenges, but you guys are rising up to those responsibilities and those challenges magnificently,” said Howard, who became the 38th Vice Chief of Naval Operations July 1, 2014, and is the first woman to ever be named to this position. “I appreciate all that you do for our Navy and our nation and how hard you work while being forward-deployed.” She also acknowledged that the U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa/U.S. 6th Fleet area of operations (AOO) is currently one of the most dynamic. “For our Sailors and officers, whether they’re on ships or at the U.S. 6th
Fleet Headquarters, they are the component that supports contingencies like Syria or emerging ISIL issues in Libya, so it is definitely an exciting theater to be in,” said Howard. “And what’s great is the mobility of our platforms, which allow us to move in the maritime domain and go where we’re needed. Additionally, she pointed out that the U.S. Navy does not operate alone in an area of operation that spans more than 20 million square nautical miles of ocean and includes landmass extending more than 14 million square miles. The collective partnership of the U.S. Navy and its allies and partners comprise a Global Network of Navies. “One of the great benefits of [the Global Network of Navies], is that we are very similar. The maritime do-
main pushes us to have ships; pushes us to similar navigation systems, and combat weapons systems,” she said. “Now, when we get together, it is easier for us to combine and use the synergy of all those different types of forces and skill sets and warfighting abilities.” NSA Naples is the first stop on Howard’s current tour of U.S. and allied military facilities in Europe. In the coming week, she has scheduled visits to Spain and the United Kingdom. NSA Naples provides support to visiting and forward-deployed U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa/U.S. 6th Fleet units and NATO personnel attached to commands throughout the Naples and Gaeta area. U.S. Naval Forces EuropeAfrica, headquartered in Naples, Italy, oversees joint and naval operations, often
Vice Chief of Naval Operations, Adm. Michelle Howard listens as a Sailor asks a question during an all-hands call at Naval Support Activity Naples, March 6. While there, Howard took time to visit U.S. Naval Hospital Naples, served as the keynote speaker at the Women’s History Month Symposium, provided remarks for the 2015 Combined Force Maritime Component Commander (CFMCC) Flag Course Africa, and conducted an all-hands call for more than 300 Naples-based Sailors. Photo by MC3 Luis R. Chavez Jr.
in concert with allied, join, and interagency partners, in order to advance U.S. na-
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Italian students watch as members of the Naval Support Activity (NSA) Naples fire department demonstrate their fire-fighting equipment during a visit to NSA Naples. Italian students are visiting the base as a part of a community relations event to build the relationships between the Navy Sailors and the host nation. Photo by MC2 John Herman
made during a hearing last week before the House Armed Services Committee. “In real terms, this means longer timelines to achieve victory, more military and civilian lives lost, and potentially less credibility to deter adversaries and assure allies,” Greenert said. Possible Deep Budget Cuts Under limits imposed on government spending as part of the 2011 Budget Control Act, known as sequestration, the military is set to face another round of deep cuts when the new fiscal year begins Oct.1. Dunford testified that sequestration-related cuts would impact readiness by leaving fewer forces able to respond to contingencies, where he said demand remains high. The commandant said the Marine Corps is
CFMCC from page 1 to discuss maritime issues of mutual concern,” said U.S. Naval Forces EuropeAfrica Commander, Adm. Mark Ferguson. “Doing so helps us build strong partnerships and improve warfighting capability.” Throughout the course, guest speakers will deliver briefs and facilitate candid discussions about maritime security, strategic and operational planning, and command and control structures among other topics. The talks also provide an opportunity to gain a better understanding of the diverse perspectives involved in a combined force. “Forging this Network of Navies is more than just a concept – it involves a willingness to talk meaningfully,” said U.S. 6th Fleet Commander, Vice Adm. James Foggo. “When opportunities arise, we must continue to foster a dialogue, to share our ideas and provide innovative solutions to common problems. Events like this are ideal settings for achieving common goals.”
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tional interests and security and stability in Europe and Africa.
already falling short on investments in modernization and that over half of nondeployed units report unacceptable levels of readiness. “As the nation’s first responders, the Marine Corps’ home stationed units are expected to be in the same high state of readiness as deployed units,” said Dunford, adding that the Marine Corps is currently working on a detailed plan to enhance its overall readiness. Mabus said the Marine Corps will hold for a year at an end strength of 184,000, while officials assess the impact of what has been an ongoing drawdown. But despite budget austerity and an unpredictable security environment, in the end, Dunford said, “we will do what Marines have always done – innovate for the future, adapt to overcome and always win.”
The goal of the course is for participants to return to their respective navies with new ideas and with a strengthened sense of partnership between regional leaders in Europe and Africa. Each navy should operate with the assurance that cooperation and collab-
“It is important for us as military leaders to come together to discuss maritime issues of mutual concern; Doing so helps us build strong partnerships and improve warfighting capability.” Adm. Mark Ferguson. oration are critical to the continued success of maintaining regional safety and security. “There is no problem too great and no contribution too small if we work collectively, and pool our resources to overcome the challenges that threaten freedom and security in the global commons,” said
Foggo. “We share the same views of maintaining safety and security of the world’s oceans and sea lanes. Through strengthened relationships, we can work together to increase peace and prosperity throughout the region.” Nations participating in this year’s CFMCC course include: Algeria, Belgium, Benin, Cabo Verde, Congo, France, Gabon, Germany, Ghana, Guinea, Italy, Kenya, Liberia, Nigeria, Portugal, Sao Tome and Principe, Senegal, Seychelles, Sierra Leone, South Africa, Spain, Tanzania, Togo, Tunisia, United Kingdom, and the United States. The first CFMCC course, which focused on U.S. Naval Forces Central Command, was held in September 2006 in Newport, Rhode Island. Since then, CFMCC has expanded to include three courses conducted periodically in the European, Middle East and Pacific regions. U.S. Naval Forces EuropeAfrica hosted CFMCC courses in 2008, 2010 and 2014.
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PANOrAMA March 13, 2015
Saint Patrick’S Day
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DAILY TOURS Mar 13 Dinner with Ukrainian flavors. . . . . . . . . . €47
Mar 14 Sant Agata dei Goti. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . €12
Origins of Saint Patrick’s Day By Gary Nichols
St. Patrick’s Day has become a popular holiday – which is celebrated on March 17 each year – to honor the patron saint of Ireland, Saint Patrick, who is credited with bringing Christianity to the Irish people. Irish immigrants began observing the holiday in Boston in 1737, and the first St. Patrick’s Day parade was held in New York City in 1766. Here’s some background on the person who is celebrated on this holiday. The real St. Patrick wasn’t even Irish. He was born in Britain around 390 A.D. to an a rich Christian family who owned property and slaves. As a young boy, it is believed Patrick showed no interest in Christianity. When he was 16, he was kidnapped and sent overseas to the wild, chilly and pagan country of Ireland to tend sheep for seven years. This was a very tough period of his life, and during this time he became a true believer in the Christian faith. According to legend, voices in his dreams told Patrick to escape from Ireland. He found passage on a pirate ship back to Britain, where he was eventually reunited with his family. While in Britain he became ordained as a
priest. He then returned to Ireland, and then spent the rest of his life converting Irish pagans to Christianity. He died on March 17, 461, and was almost forgotten. Eventually as Christianity spread around Ireland, his legend grew, and centuries later he was honored by the people of Ireland as its patron saint. Today, St. Patrick’s Day is celebrated around the world. Some other interesting things about St. Patrick’s Day: It is widely believed St. Patrick drove all the snakes out of Ireland. However, there have never been snakes in Ireland, then or now, for two reasons: Ireland is an island, and most snakes can’t swim; Plus, the environment was too cold for snakes to live. Most scholars believe “snakes” is symbolic of the pagans, which Patrick “drove out” by converting them to Christianity. Most people, whether they are Irish or not, wear green on St. Patrick’s Day. One of the traditions is to pinch anyone who is not wearing green on St. Patrick’s Day. Corned beef and cabbage are traditional foods eaten on St. Patrick’s Day. The shamrock is often worn as a badge or pin. The three leaves, as taught by St. Patrick, also represented the Christian Holy Trinity: the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit.
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
Mar 15 The Angel Caves of Pertosa . . . . . . . . . . . . €45 Mar 21 Family Day at the Farm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . €25 Mar 22 Positano and Amalfi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . €45
EXTENDED TOURS
Mar 14-15 Spring Weekend in Alberobello . . . . . . €180 Mar 28-29 Dolce Vita Roman Weekend . . . . . . . . . €187 Apr 4-5
Easter in Florence and Pisa . . . . . . . . . €192
May 22-25 Memorial Day in Athens . . . . . . . . . . . €195 Jul 26-Aug 2 Greek Islands of Zakynthos . . . . . . €779
PANOrAMA March 13, 2015
MORE BASE NOTES March 16-17: Transitioning GPS Accessing Higher Education Workshop The Fleet and Family Support Center is holding the next session of the Transition GPS Accessing Higher Education two-day workshop. If you are interested in going back to school (undergraduate or graduate school) after the military, this track can help you define your career goals, identify required credentials, research education institutions to reach those goals and assist you in utilizing your VA education benefits. You do not need to be in the process of transition to attend. The class will be held at the Support Site FFSC from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Spouses are encouraged to attend. Please contact the FFSC at DSN 629-6372 or your Command Career Counselor for more information or to register.
March 17: Shamrock 'n Roll 5K Run and Strikers’ After Party MWR is hosting the Shamrock 'n Roll 5K Run on Tuesday, March 17. Registration is $5 on the day of the event at the Strikers Bowling Center and includes a T-shirt. The run begins at 5:30 p.m. and will be followed by the Strikers’ After Party. There will be an Irish Buffet for $10, live DJ music, Irish drink specials and more. For more information, call the Fitness Forum at DSN 629-6604 or 081-811-6604.
March 19: NMCRS Baby Basics Class A monthly class on newborn care and other useful tips for expecting parents is scheduled to be held from 9 a.m. to noon on Thursday, March 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 Capodichino. To register for the class and for more information, call DSN 626-3913 or 081568-3913.
March 19: Single Sailor BBQ USO Naples is hosting a Single Sailor BBQ at the MWR Liberty Center on Capodichino on Thursday, March 19. Besides free food, there will be some challenging trivia and chances to win prizes. The event starts at 5:30 p.m. For more information, call DSN 626-5713 or 081-568-5713.
March 20, 21: Naples Middle High School Production of ‘Beauty and the Beast, Jr.’ “Beauty and the Beast, Jr.” will be performed on Friday, March 20 and Saturday, March 21 at
7 p.m. in the Naples Middle High School cafeteria. Tickets are $6 for adults, $3 for students aged six and above, and children under five are free. Funds cover the costumes, set and material needed for the performance. Community members are able to buy tickets now at showtix4u.com by searching "Naples Middle High School" and selecting “Beauty and the Beast, Jr.” For more information, contact Lisa Corey at DSN 629-4061 or 081-811-4061.
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Monte di Procida: Where Sailing Adventures Begin
March 21: Rafting with NOR Center Get your feet wet on this Class I + / II+ whitewater river rafting trip on Saturday, March 21. The trip is suitable for ages 12 and older. Transportation, guide, and all equipment are included in the price of $49 per person. Participants should be reasonably fit and able to swim. Sign up deadline is March 16. For more information, call the Support Site NOR Center at DSN 6294947 or 081-811-4947.
March 24, 25 and 26: Lifeguard Instructor Course Register at the Capo FitZone for the upcoming Lifeguard Instructor Course. The course is made up of an online session and classroom/in-water components and runs from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. The course will train current lifeguards (instructor candidates) to teach basic-level lifeguarding and prepares instructor candidates to use course and presentation materials, conduct training sessions, and evaluate the progress of candidates in a professional-level course. Participants must be 17 years and above and must have a current American Red Cross certificate(s) for Lifeguarding/First Aid/ CPR/AED (or equivalent certifications from another organization). For more information, contact Deborah Moors at 331-1974119.
March 28: Trekking Day Trips with NOR Center Join a group of enthusiastic hikers for the NOR’s trek on the ‘Valley of the Mills’ on Saturday, March 28. No previous mountaineering experience is required. Must be 15 years or older to participate (ages 15-17 must be accompanied by adult/legal guardian). $30 per person includes guide and transportation from the Support Site. Wear sturdy hiking boots and bring snacks, lunch, water and euros for incidentals. Sign up by 5 days prior to trip at the NOR Center. For more information, call DSN 629-4947 or 081-811-4947.
Sailing is a great and fun way to explore the bays, islands and sea around Naples. Photo courtesy of Jeff Wood.
By Jeff Wood
Nearly everyone who is transferred to Naples at some point or another, stops to take in a glorious view of the sea; few people realize they can enjoy the same majestic view, only from sea-level looking toward the beautiful landscape from a small sailboat. Skipper Ciro Schiano, who is at the helm of his 36-foot sailboat said the sea is one of the best things Naples has to offer. Driven by a warm southern wind, Schiano is guiding his boat past the island of Procida, “The Bay of Naples offers winds, sea, small islands, beautiful bays, charming villages and a rich history, said Schiano. Sailboats are the best at taking advantage of all this, and so few people take advantage of this way to see this area.” In Monte di Procida it is possible to just charter a boat with skipper or take sailing courses. Charters are offered privately, but the sailing courses are offered through the Circolo Nautico di Monte di Procida. Courses are available for young children, teens and adults. Charters can last one day or many days. It is your choice. There are also week-long summer camps offered for young children and teens. Monte di Procida is in a strategic location for sailing in Naples. The protected harbor sits at the end of a peninsula sticking out into the bay almost touching the nearest islands of Procida and Ischia. The sailing club is planning a spring open-house at their new clubhouse in March 22 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. for anyone interested in learning about sailing opportunities out of Monte di Procida. On that day they will be offering free sailing trips to everyone who comes. Details are available at www.circolonauticomdp.it . The club can also be contacted at info@circolonauticomdp.it “Sailing here is wonderful, I am out on the water every week when the weather allows,” said fellow sailor Bridget Ruffino. “Sailing has given me the chance to see this area in such a different way. On the boats we exchange the noise, smell and bustle of the crowded city for sun, warm breezes, and enchanting scenery. On more than one occasion I had the sensation of being somewhere in the South Pacific rather than in Naples Bay. However, here there is something that those distant islands don’t have, a rich ancient history that becomes evident often as we navigate these ancient waters.”
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PANOrAMA March 13, 2015
JOBS
to the HRO office and you will be provided an answer or a call back the same day. The next “Meet & Greet” is from 8-9 a.m. on Mar. 23.
HUMAN RESOURCES OFFICE (HRO)
CLOSING March 19 Financial Management Analyst, UA-0501-02, ANN#3049B050100-KB, Full Time Permanent AOC: Current Permanent Local National employees serviced by CNREURAFSWA HRO Naples
To find out what positions are currently open, please contact our front desk at DSN 626-5409 or commercial 081-5685409. Copies of vacancy announcements will be posted at the Human Resources Office, located in the Admin I building at Capodichino, first floor. The customer service hours are Monday through Friday, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. The Fleet and Family Support Center (FFSC) at Support Site will also have vacancy announcements and they can be easily viewed at the HRO Website: http:// cnic.navy.mil/regions/ cnreurafswa/ about/Jobs.html Applications are accepted at the Security Pass and ID Office at Capodichino, or at the HRO, located in Admin 1, Capodichino, or by mailing to: HRO, PSC 817 Box 29, FPO AE 09622, or at Fleet and Family Service Center (FFSC) located on the TLA first floor, at Support Site. HRO must receive mailed applications by closing date of the vacancy announcement. PLEASE NOTE: Customer service operation hours for the following HRO services are Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. and from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.: • ID/CAC Cards (DD1172-2) • Requests for an Official Passport (DD1056) • Logistical Support Letters • Work Certificates
U.S. POSITIONS CONUS hires currently residing in the Naples/Gaeta commuting areas MUST apply through USAJOBS in order to receive consideration. CLOSING March 19 Financial Manager, GS-050515, ANN#EUR15-046561-EG, Full Time Permanent Financial Management Analyst, GS-0501-12, ANN#EUR15046766-EG, Full Time Permanent Operations Specialist, GS0301-09, ANN#EUR15-051234AG, Full Time Permanent CLOSING March 26 Lead Housing Management Specialist, GS-1173-09, ANN# 054590-AG, Full Time Permanent Program Analyst, GS-034307/09/11 KPP GS-0343-12, ANN#EUR15-050154-KB, Full Time Permanent Program Analyst, GS-034307/09/11 KPP GS-0343-12, ANN# EUR15-050136-KB, Full Time Permanent IT Specialist (SYSADMIN), GS2210-12, ANN#EUR15-056484KB, Full Time Permanent Facilities Support Contract Specialist, GS-1101-12, ANN# EUR15-054638-AV, Full Time Permanent CANCELLED CBA Coordinator, GS-0301-07 KPP 09 or GS-0301-09, ANN# EUR15-959718-EG-R1, Full Time Permanent
LOCAL NATIONAL (LN) POSITIONS If you have any questions, contact the front desk at 626-5409 or 081-5685409. You can also contact the HRO Naples helpdesk at: http://cnic. navy.mil/Europe/About/Jobs/Abou tWorkingHere/index.htm. 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 NSA, Support Site Base, Navy Exchange Food Court area from 8-9 a.m. 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/she will bring the question back
NON-APPROPRIATED FUND (NAF) POSITIONS Fleet & Family Readiness NAF Local Naples job announcements within CNREURAFSWA may be viewed at: http://www.cnic.navy.mil/regions/ cnreurafswa/about/jobs.html. The necessary application forms are also available on line. For any questions you have you may call 081-5684164/2505/ 5612. The applications may be emailed to CNREURAFSWA_ NRBO_N9_Personnel@eu.navy.mil
NSA NAPLES US NAF POSITIONS Food Service Worker, NA-740804, ANN# 15-003 flexible, Bowling Center, Support Site. Job Summary: 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. Closing date: Open Until Filled Education Aid/Technician, CY1702-I/II, ANN# 15-004, (Multiple Positions) flexible, Child Development Centers, School Age Care, Youth Programs, Teen Center and Youth Sports Capodichino/Support Site. Job Summary: Provides appropriate developmental care and instruction for children and youth ranging in age from six weeks to 18 years in a Child and Youth Program setting Performs routine, day-to-day care of infants and children ranging from six weeks to 5 years. Assembles and gathers materials and equipment necessary to execute School Age Care for children ranging from six to nine years, School-Age Care Pre-Teen for children ranging from 10 to 12 years, Teen Center Program for children ranging from 13 to 18 years. Receives and releases children to/from authorized parents, guidance. Closing date: Open Until Filled Education Aid/Technician, CY1702-I/II, ANN# 15-005, (Multiple Positions) regular full time, (Eligible for Post Allowance) Child Development Centers, School Age Care, Youth Programs, Teen Center and Youth Sports Capodichino/Support Site. Job Summary: Provides appropriate developmental care and instruction for children and youth ranging in age from six weeks to 18 years in a Child and Youth Program setting Performs routine, day-to-day care of infants and children ranging from six weeks to five years. Assembles and gathers materials and equipment necessary to execute School Age Care for children ranging from six to nine years, School-Age Care PreTeen for children ranging from 10 to 12 years, Teen Center Program for children ranging from 13 to 18 years. Receives and releases children to/from authorized parents, guidance. Closing date: Open Until Filled Recreation Aid, NF-018901ANN # 15-016 flexible, Bowling Center, Support Site. Job Summary: Provides oversight of activities and necessary services to authorized patrons. Closing date: Open Until Filled Recreation Aid, NF-0189-01, ANN #15-019, flexible, MWR Liberty Division, Naples, Italy. Job Summary: Employee helps customers in the recreation center with recreational event. Closing date: Open Until Filled
Education Technician (Leader), CY-1702-II, ANN # 15-050, regular full time, (Eligible for Post Allowance) Fleet and Family Readiness Program, CYP Division, Teen Center. Job Summary: The purpose of the CY Program Leader (CYP) is to provide appropriate development care and instruction for children and youth ranging in age from six 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: Open Until Filled Recreation Aid, NF-0189-01, ANN# 15-058, flexible, MWR Golf Course, Carney Park, Naples. Job Summary: 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. Closing date: Open Until Filled Recreation Aid, NF-0189-01, ANN# 15-059, flexible, Fitness Forum, Support Site, Naples, Italy. Employee in this position plays an integral part in providing customer service and insuring patrons are offered a clean facility and pleasant conditions for their fitness/athletic workouts or programs. First Cut off date: 01/23/2015. Closing date: Open until Filled Education Technician (Leader), CY-1702-II, ANN # 15-070, regular full time, (Eligible for Post Allowance) Fleet and Family Readiness Program, CYP Division, School Age Care. Job Summary: The purpose of the CY Program Leader (CYP) is to provide appropriate development care and instruction for children and youth ranging in age from six 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: Open Until Filled CYP Operation Clerk, NF0303-02, ANN# 15-071R, regular part time, Fleet and Family Readiness Program, CDC Capo Naples, Italy. Job Summary: The purpose of this CY 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. Closing date: 03/20/2015
NEX EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES Gricignano, Bldg. 2091-B Call 081-813-5252/5253/5254 / DSN: 629-4774 Hours: Monday to Friday 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. For a current list of U.S. vacancies and the on-line application visit: https://www.NavyExchange.jobs To assist your job search go directly to the location field, open the drop down menu and click on Italy, then click on SEARCH FOR JOBS button. You will see all the jobs in Italy (mostly Naples area); just make sure you are NOT applying for a position located in Sigonella (Sicily). For any questions or concerns please call the numbers above.
GRICIGNANO MAIN STORE Ann# 150000BK Sales Clerk/ HL/NF-01/FLEX – Open Until Filled/Closes 3/28/15 – Pay Rate: $8-$9.50. Job Summary: Responsible for selling general merchandise to customers and ensuring merchandise is properly stocked and available Ann#150000H3 LP/Safety Investigator (Detective)/52/NF2/ RPT – Open Until Filled/Closes 3/28/15 – Pay: $10-$12. Job Summary: 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. DISTRIBUTION CENTER, GRICIGNANO Ann# 15000023 Warehouse Worker/72/NA-05/Flex – Open Until Filled/Closes 3/28/15 – Pay Rate: $13.01. Job Summary: Responsible for one or more functions (receiving, storing, issuing and shipping, etc.) within a warehouse area. Candidates must be at least 18 years old to apply. EARTH AND VINE SHOP Ann# 150000ZD Sales Clerk /PS/NF-01/FLEX – Open Until Filled/Closes 3/28/15 – Pay Rate: $8-$10. Job Summary: Responsible for selling merchandise to customers and ensuring merchandise is properly stocked, displayed, and available. Knowledge of wines and specialty foods is desirable. Candidates must be at least 18 years old to apply. GRICIGNANO MINIMART Ann# 1500000W Sales Clerk/MM /NF-01/FLEX – Open Until Filled/ Closes 3/28/15 – Pay Rate: $9- $10. Job Summary: Responsible for selling general merchandise to customers and ensuring merchandise is properly stocked and available. Candidates must be at least 18 years old to apply. CAPODICHINO NEXMART Ann# 150000AJ Customer Sales Clerk/MM /NF-01/ FLEX –
Open Until Filled /Closes 3/28/15 – Pay Rate $9-$11. Job Summary: Responsible for selling general merchandise to customers and ensuring merchandise is properly stocked and available. Candidates must be at least 18 years old to apply.
OTHER OPPORTUNITIES School Age Care Looking for Full-Time Leads Child and Youth Programs is looking for full-time lead positions at the Support Site’s School Age Care Program. The position helps oversee the Before- and After-School Program, in addition to the summer day camp. Apply through the Human Resources Office at Call 081-568Capodichino. 4164/2505 to find out what documentation is needed. U.S. Consulate Looking for Chauffer The U.S. Consulate General in Naples is seeking eligible and qualified applicants for a position as Chauffeur, available immediately. Qualifications required and all information on the position are available at http://redirect.state.sbu/? url=https://webservices.usembassy.it/erecruitment/ U.S. Consulate Looking for Maintenance Technician The U.S. Consulate General in Naples is seeking eligible and qualified applicants for a position as Maintenance Technician, available immediately on a full-time schedule. The incumbent of this position will be responsible for electrical services as well as general technical and maintenance support for the Consulate facilities. Qualifications required and all information on the position are available at http://redirect.state.sbu/?url=https: //webservices.usembassy.it/erecruitment/ DeCA Looking for Interns Are you a student or recent graduate? The Defense Commissary Agency is looking for full- and parttime Store Associate Pathways Interns from May 16 to Sept. 30. For details visit www.usajobs.gov