59th year, No. 43
Serving the Nato, Naples and Gaeta military community in italy
Friday, November 14, 2014
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Naples Military Harley Owners Group (HOG) Chapter gather inside the peristyle at the Siciliy-Rome American Cemetery. (Photo by BUC Manny Segura Jr.)
Naples HOG Chapter Honors Veterans Day By MC3 Nicole VanderGriend
Members of the Naples Military Harley Owners Group (HOG) Chapter came together for a group ride to the Sicily-Rome American Cemetery (SRAC) in Nettuno, Italy to lay wreaths for the fallen on Veterans Day. The riders, mostly veterans themselves, have kept the tradition going to come together, share their stories and remember those who have gone before us. The cemetery was originally established Jan. 24, 1944 as a temporary
AFN Brings Country Fans ‘Homesick Hoedown’
Little CHAMPS Comes to Naples Elementary School Page 4
wartime cemetery. It was dedicated some years later July 7, 1956. There are 7,861 headstones. The entire area, including a chapel, gardens and a map room, covers 77 acres. There are 3,095 names of those missing in action written on the chapel walls. The map room has a bronze relief map and four fresco maps. They each show the military operations that had been carried out in Sicily and Italy at the time. Two Medal of Honor recipients and 23 sets of brothers are laid there. 122 Stars of David, a Jewish symbol, can be found in the cemetery as well.
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American Forces Network Naples hosted the 'Homesick Hoedown' Nov. 7. It was a night of country music, fried catfish and chili, and plenty of games for the kids. Mass Communications Specialist 3rd Class Erica Yelland, one of the supervisors of the event, said she hopes to make this an annual event. (Photo by MC3 Nicole VanderGriend)
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Panorama November 14, 2014
Captain’s Corner
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By Capt. Doug Carpenter NSA Naples Commanding Officer The president has proclaimed November Military Family Month to officially recognize that when service members volunteer to answer freedom’s call and protect our liberty, family members also make tremendous sacrifices. To celebrate and show our appreciation for military families, MWR is offering specials all month dedicated to the spouses and children of service members. Take a look at the Volcano magazine for more information, but some items include an Inflatable Fun House at the Youth Center today, an Auto Wood Skills Center special session for teens, and the golf course has a deal for the kids. Send a picture of your military family through a Facebook message to All Hands Magazine and they can share it in their Military Family Appreciation Month photo album. Social media sites lit up with thanks to veterans this week, and the USO, Harley Owners Group Naples Chapter and other groups did their part to show appreciation for Veterans Day. Many of the participants were veterans themselves. We have many veterans serving here at NSA Naples in a wide variety of capacities. They use their experience to support our community and improve our ability to support the Nation’s goals here in Italy. They are able to do so only with the support of their family members, and we owe ALL of our families a special thanks and appreciation for their service. SAPR is a topic under increasing scrutiny by the White House and Department of Defense. You may have seen the great commercials AFN is running on the topic, prevention is the key to success. The director of the Navy's SAPR office, Dr. Jill Loftus, is visiting NSA Naples on Thursday and Friday to provide a new interactive bystander intervention training presentation. It's based directly off of Sailor’s feedback from surveys and focus groups held throughout the fleet. I’ve heard good things about the ‘No Zebras’ and ‘Can I Kiss You’ interactive training she brought with her during the previous visits and I expect more great information and training from the upcoming InterACT performances. We can't educate ourselves enough on this topic and I expect full participation in this new, Sailor driven training opportunity. We need to ensure we all take responsibility and are confident to do the right thing at the right time. Wednesday was the last 'best chance' day to get your presents back to the U.S. in time for Christmas and vice versa for Parcel Post. The next military mail holiday mailing date is Nov. 26 and is for space-available mail. Dec. 3 is for Priority Mail, First Class and any letters or cards. Don't forget to pass this information on to friends and family members in the U.S. who may be disappointed their presents didn't get to you in time. Coming off the long weekend, Naples elementary school jumped right into a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) night yesterday. This program is great and we have plenty of talent here in the community to pass on different interests, detailed information and career field advice to our young ones. Chris Beane, the elementary school principal, mentioned how he had participants from many commands last year and is looking forward to the same great support this year. Thank you for having your kids participate in this excellent program and thank you for everyone volunteering to support our children’s development. One last thing I'd like to mention about our kids attending school. We parents have a pretty incredible ability to show history to our kids firsthand. From Roman amphitheaters and the world famous Pompeii to the Greek temples in Paestum and all that Italy has to offer, there's no reason our kids can't get something more substantial out of their learning. As the kids get their days off or as we approach the winter break, think about their interests or recent school projects that tie into your travel plans. It's a great way to help the lessons stick. As always, be safe, recycle, and share your comments with me and my staff on ICE.
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Base Notes
Nov. 15 - Dec. 20: Support Site Power Outages for Annual Preventative Maintenance Annual preventative maintenance on electrical substation transformers requires a series of power outages in order to safely maintain an efficient electrical distribution system within the Support Site. Due to battery back-up capability, all facility and Housing life safety systems will function under normal operating conditions. The schedule for the power outages is as follows: • Saturday, Nov. 15 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.: All Housing Units (B2001 through B2163); Elementary School (B2057); High School (B2058); Child Development Center (B2065); Telephone Switch (B2070). • Tuesday, Nov. 18 from 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.: Housing Units: B2028; B2029; B2031; B2039 through B2049; B2114 through B2129. Friday, Nov. 21 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.: Housing • Units: B2101 through B2113; B2147 and 2147A; 2148 and 2148A; 2149 and 2149A; B2130 through B2146; Telephone Switch Bldg. (B2070). • Wednesday, Nov. 26 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.: Housing Units: B2001 through B2011; B2150 through B2163. • Tuesday, Dec. 2 from 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.: Housing Units: B2012 through B2019; B2027; B2030; B2020; B2024 through B2026; B2032 through B2035. • Saturday, Dec. 20 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.: Elementary School (B2057); High School (B2058); School Cafeteria (B2059); Child Development Center (B2065); School Bleachers (including fire pump station).
Town Hall for Conversion of Family Housing Buildings - Nov. 18 Residents of Support Site buildings 2022, 2024, 2025, 2026, 2032, 2033, 2034, 2035, 2036, 2037 and 2038 are invited to a special Town Hall with Capt. Doug Carpenter, commanding officer of NSA Naples, on Tuesday, Nov. 18. The Town Hall is scheduled for 6 p.m. at the Support Site movie theater to discuss the conversion of these buildings to Unaccompanied Housing. The conversion will allow for increased quality of life opportunities for the single Sailors currently residing in the Capodichino barracks. The timeline of building conversions and the current resident’s relocation options will be discussed at the Town Hall. RSVP by Nov. 13 to Lt. Alex Sowers, Housing liaison officer, by calling DSN 629-4431 or 081-811-4431.
Command Holiday Greeting Card Contest Commands and private organizations can create a Holiday Greeting Card to be displayed along the Support Site entrance from Dec. 3 to Jan. 2. The 8 x 4 foot of plywood can be picked up at the Auto Wood Skills Center beginning Tuesday, Nov. 4. Winners will be announced at the MWR Holiday Tree Lighting event on Friday, Dec. 5. The first place winners receive eight certificates (up to five people each) for free bowling lanes at Strikers. Judging will consider logo, best winter holiday theme and creativity (color and design). Participants should ensure the card can withstand the wind and rain. Cards must be turned back in to the skills center by Dec. 2. For more information, call the Liberty office at DSN 626-4896 or 081-568-4896.
Community Bank ATM Upgrades at Capodichino Community Bank will be upgrading two ATMs at Capodichino. The ATM on the Capodichino spine will be removed Nov. 18 and the new ATM will be installed Nov. 19. The ATM at the Air Terminal will be removed Nov. 19 and installed Nov. 24 due to site preparation requirements. There will be no Community Bank ATM service available Nov. 19 until the new machine on the spine is in full service. For any questions, please call 081-635-5301.
Now - Nov. 26: Adopt a Service Member for Thanksgiving Dinner Are you a single or unaccompanied service member and don’t want to be stuck in the barracks this Thanksgiving? Would you rather spend the day watching football, playing video games and eating too much turkey? Are you a family with a couple extra spots at your dinner table and want help share the feeling of family and friends? Sign up for “Adopt a Service Member” at the Capodichino Liberty Center and make the holiday extra special for everyone. For more information, call DSN 626-4896 or 081-568-4896.
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Now - Nov. 30: Knights of Columbus Coat Drive The Knights of Columbus are teaming up with local charities to provide clean, reusable coats to those in need. Collection boxes are located at the Support Site and Capodichino chapels until Nov. 30. For questions or additional information, please contact Lt. Ron Neal at DSN 626-5914.
Now - Dec. 20: Youth Winter Gymnastics Pre-Registration Pre-registration is open for all current fall 2014 gymnastics students to ensure they keep their spot. Stop by the Youth Center to reserve now or call DSN 629-7456, 081811-7456. .
Nov. 17-18: Navy College Program CLEP-A-THON The Navy College Office is sponsoring a CLEP-A-THON at the National Test Center in November. Take as many CLEP & DSST tests as you would like Nov. 17- 18. Earn college credits fast. Tests are free for active-duty service members. Tests will be given at Capodichino in room G049.1 of the Admin II building. Contact the UMUC National Test Center at DSN 626-6675 or 081-568-6675 for more information.
Nov. 17: Spooktacular Professional Photos Ready for Pick Up If you ordered professional photos at Spooktacular, they will be ready for pick up at the Support Site Youth Center on Monday, Nov. 17. The Youth Center is not responsible for photos not picked up after Nov. 30. For more information, call DSN 629-4722.
Nov. 19- 20: ASIST “Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training” The Navy Region Europe, Africa Southwest Asia CREDO team will hold an ASIST Workshop for everyone who wants to feel more comfortable, confident and competent in helping to prevent the immediate risk of suicide in our community. It will be held at the Capodichino Chapel Fellowship Hall. To register or for more information, contact DSN 626-5255, 081-568-5255, or email CREDO@eu.navy.mil. Take a look at www.facebook.com/ CREDO.EU for more information on other upcoming retreats and workshops.
Nov. 20: 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, Nov. 20. 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 NMCRS at DSN: 626-3913 or 081-568-3913.
Nov. 21: Adoption Awareness Fair The Fleet and Family Support Center will be hosting an Adoption Awareness Fair on Friday, Nov. 21. It will be held at the Support Site Fellowship Hall from 9 to 11 a.m. Guest speaker Nina Contino, a social worker with American Adoption Professionals Abroad, will also be able to schedule appointments for a future home study as needed by any community members. Please contact Suzette Brown at DSN 629-4113 to be added to the appointments list or for additional information on the fair.
Nov. 21: Single Sailor Thanksgiving Dinner Outreach A single Sailor Thanksgiving outreach is being hosted by the Religious Ministries Team at the Support Site hospital galley on Friday, Nov. 21. The free home-cooked Thanksgiving dinner will be served from 5 to 7 p.m. and is for all single Sailors and geo bachelors – bring your appetite and a friend. There will also be free giveaways. Please contact the Chaplain’s office at DSN 626-3539 for more information.
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Panorama November 14, 2014
Italian Students Tour Capo
Students from the Santa Chiara Elementary School in Nola stop to take a keepsake photo during their tour of U.S. Naval Support Activity Naples Capodichino Oct. 31. The students and teachers visited base facilities such as the chapel, library, the FitZone Gym, Bella Napoli food court, the air terminal and the fire station. (Photo by MCC Travis Simmons)
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Italian News Briefs
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Compiled by Teresa Merola
Pozzuoli Railroad Pass Re-Funded The Italian government allocated 650,000 euro to the town of Pozzuoli to construct a new railroad overpass. The Unblock Italy law aims at helping restart the Italian economy through billions of euros for massive infrastructural investments and projects, including new highways, railways and airport renovations. The railroad overpass work in Pozzuoli was suspended six years ago. The city administrators applied for funding after Prime Minister Matteo Renzi called on mayors to select an unfinished construction project requiring funds to be completed.
Royal Palace Lighting Two new technical projects were presented to the town of Caserta aiming to relaunch the Royal Palace. The façade of the palace will have new lighting including at the square in front of the main entrance. Many other parts of palace, including the Flora gardens will be used for single events.
Shepard Fairey Exhibition The PAN museum, the Palace of Arts located in via dei Mille in Naples will host the exhibition of Shepard Fairey, better known by his nickname, Obey. He is one of the highest-rated street artist in the world. Obey is the author of the stylized image of President Barack Obama, which became the symbol of the 2008 election campaign. The exhibition includes 60 works displayed for the first time in Italian museums, showing the artist’s stylistic
evolution, including the series made for the city of Venice, Capitol Hill, the monumental canvas that has never been exposed before, and other works from private collections. The exhibition runs from Dec. 6 until Feb. 28. Admission will cost 8 euro.
Italian Language is 4th Most Studied An international conference on the promotion and use of the Italian language in the world was held in Florence last month. According to new data presented to the conference, Italian is the fourth most studied language in the world. There are 1.5 million people who study Italian, especially in Eastern Europe, Middle East and Asian countries. The global popularity of the Italian language is also due to its culture, cuisine, tourism and can be used as a tool for greater economic growth, said the president of Italian consortium of 19 Italian universities, which promote Italian language and culture.
Rome Adds Metro Line Rome inaugurated its third metro railway line. Metro C is serviced by Rome’s first fleet of driverless trains, with carrying capacity of up to 1,200 passengers per train. The first stretch opened Nov. 9 and runs approximately 13 kilometers on a 15-station route covering from Pantano to the Centocelle neighborhood. Work on the line started in 2007 and the completion of the entire line is scheduled for Sept. 2020 with 24 stations total, stretching from the historic center at the Fori Imperiali to the city’s far eastern periphery at Pantano.
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THE INSIdE PAGE… VOLUNTEERS NEEDED 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 more information, please 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 Troop 007 committee chair Jeff Arter at jeffarter@hotmail.com. "Once an Eagle, always an Eagle." USO NAPLES is looking for outgoing and enthusiastic volunteers to join their committee to make a tangible difference in the community through events and special projects. If interested, please email Luisa Mazzella at luisa.mazzella@uso.it or call the USO Capodichino office at DSN 626-5713. NAPLES AMERICAN RED CROSS (ARC) needs volunteers. If you are interested in volunteering or in taking a CPR/First Aid class, call 081-568-4788 or 626-4788 for more information. You can also "like" our Facebook page - American Red Cross Naples - to keep up with current opportunities. NAPLES HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETIC BOOSTER CLUB is looking for new board members. Consider offering your time to further the work of the Athletic 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 can be found at www.naplesboosterclub.com in the documents section. Please contact president@naples boosterclub.com or membership@naplesboosterclub.com for more information. FLEET AND FAMILY SUPPORT CENTER is looking for volunteers to assist in the event of an emergency. Volunteers could be called upon if families are relocated to Support Site due to a natural disaster or similar emergency that exceeds what the FFSC staff can support. Volunteers may greet families, inquire about needs, organize supplies, complete paperwork, etc. Being on the list does not obligate anyone to a future event. If you are interested in volunteering for this, please call 081-8116372 or email FFSCNSANaplesItaly@eu.navy.mil. CLUB BEYOND is searching for volunteers to serve as Adult Leaders. Leaders assist in planning, setup and conducting small group meetings with students in grades 7 through 12. Leadership training lasts a month. If interested, please contact Arturo Paulino at apaulino@clubbeyond.org for an appointment. NAVY-MARINE CORPS RELIEF SOCIETY OPERATION CLIP & SAVE (coupons): 081-568-3913. ANIMALS WITHOUT LIMITS (AWL) is searching for volunteers who want to help at our Animal Hospice in Lago Patria. We also need volunteers for different projects on the Support Site base. For more information, please contact us at awlrescueteam@ gmail.com or director@animalswithoutlimits.com. THE AMERICAN SOCCER CLUB (ASC) OF NAPOLI is looking for qualified coaches. Those interested in coaching should e-mail doc@ascnapoli.com.
ONGOING/ON THE HORIZON 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. Email NaplesPTSAteam@gmail.com or search Naples Middle High School PTSA on Facebook. BOY SCOUT TROOP 007 holds troop meetings every Monday from 6:30 to 8 p.m. in the Support Site Community Center. E-mail the Scoutmaster at scoutmastertroop007@gmail.com or visit these websites at https://www.facebook. com/BSATroop007; https://www.troopwebhost.org/Troop007Naples and https:/ /www. troopwebhost.org/FormHTML.aspx?site=Troop007Naples. COALITION OF SAILORS AGAINST DESTRUCTIVE DECISIONS (CSADD), Naples Chapter meets every 2nd and 4th Wednesday of each month at 1 p.m. in the NSA Naples Chiefs Mess, located by 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 more information, contact 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. Personnel interested in joining or participating with the Navy League should contact Betty Reese at 081-526-8051. For more information, 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 are always welcome. For more information, visit www.naplestoastmasters.wix.com/toastmastersnaples or like us on Facebook "Toastmasters Naples Italy."
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Panorama November 14, 2014
Flagship Brings Groove to Marine Corps Ball By MCSN Mat Murch, Navy Public Affairs Support Element East-Detachment Europe
The ‘edu-tainment’ tied in American Sign Language, vocabulary and other educational means to help the kids understand and remember the lessons they learned. Due to a donation by the USO, each child and educator received a free copy of the book. The principal received a copy of the multi‐media curricular supplement as well.
U.S. Naval Forces Europe Rock band “Flagship” played the 239th Marine Corps birthday ball in Pozzuoli, Nov. 1. For a few of band members, this wasn’t the first time they had played at the ball. According to Musician 2nd Class Nate Ward, this was his fourth time playing the Marine Corps ball. “I’ve always liked this ball because they always have it here,” said Ward. “From the sound engineer perspective knowing where you are going is really important, you know what gear to bring to make everything sound better for the ball goers.” At the beginning of their set, Flagship played jazz, slow music, dancing music and then switched up to rock n roll. Playing songs ranging from classics like “Footloose” to modern hits like “Get Lucky,” the band kept almost everyone on the dance floor once they got going. “The ‘Cupid Shuffle’ has got to be our most popular song,” said Musician 3rd Class Erin Strickland, the band vocalist. “We play a lot of songs that people dance to, most of them will really. ‘I Will Survive’ will get a ton of people dancing, but it’s the ‘Cupid Shuffle’ people go crazy for.” One of the biggest dancers at the ball was Marine Sergeant Brandon Hayden, a postal clerk at Naval Support Activity (NSA) Naples Capodichino. As the band began to play, they called for ball goers to stop mingling and start dancing. Hayden was the first person to put down his drink and take up their challenge. “My wife says I am Flagship’s biggest fan and she is probably right,” said Hayden, who has been a fan of Flagship for several years. “I had been on board for about two months when I heard Flagship for the first time. They were opening for another band and I fell in love with the way they play and Strickland’s signing.” Hayden said the last few years he’s attended balls in Naples have been the most memorable. Attending eight Marine Corps balls in the seven years he has been in the Marine Corps it wasn’t until he got to Italy that he heard live bands at birthday balls. “In the States they use DJs and stuff instead of a live band,” said Hayden. “But when you have a live band it brings a whole new groove to the event, especially Flagship, who is always updating what they play to new and current music. I honestly think every ball should have a live band at it, to really turn it up a notch.” Flagship plays five to seven balls a year including but not limited to the Navy Ball, Marine Corps Ball, Khaki Ball, and Air Force Ball.
debbie Fink demonstrated American Sign Language throughout the show, keeping the students engaged in the lesson.
U.S. Naval Forces Europe Rock Band '"Flagship" performs at the 239th Marine Corps Birthday Ball Nov. 1. Flagship plays five to seven balls a year including the Marine Corps, Khaki, Navy, and Air Force Balls. (Photo by MCSN Mat Murch)
Naval Support Activity Naples Commanding Officer, Capt. douglas Carpenter, debbie Fink, Chris Beane and student volunteers for the show pose for a photo after the event.
Little CHAMPS Comes to Naples Elementary School Story and photos by MC3 Nicole VanderGriend
USO hosted a Little CHAMPS show at the Naples Elementary School Nov 10. The co-author of “The Little C.H.A.M.P.S – Child Heroes Attached to Military Personnel,” Debbie Fink, performed activities geared towards challenges unique to children of service members and DoD civilians. “It gives them a voice,” said Fink. “It gives them an opportunity and a vehicle to identify with characters in the story to identify with their challenges and to be able to talk about those challenges.” The book follows the lives of five children who each represent a branch of the military. Different scenarios play out real-world situations that commonly happen in the military lifestyle. Naples Elementary School Principal Chris Beane was impressed with the Little CHAMPS message and the students’ reactions. “The CHAMPS program was very strong, it talks about what it means to be resilient and it really hit on things that really hit home with the kids,
such as multiple moves, being able to make friends, dealing with certain feelings, acknowledging who to go after, who to help, who can help you in the school, which adults are people that are your advocates,” said Beane. “These kids get to see so much of the world that it's incredible, but with that comes challenges like moving and starting over,” Fink added.
Panorama November 14, 2014
FFSC Now Hosting Ombudsmen Basic Training From Fleet and Family Support Center Naples
Fleet and Family Support Center (FFSC) Naples can now conduct Ombudsmen Basic Training (OBT). This vital training is beneficial to the community as a whole because it will serve to train new, upcoming command Ombudsmen and it will strengthen the team by allowing them the benefit of having trained, capable OBT trainers in their midst. In September several FFSC staff members and area Ombudsmen took on this exclusive opportunity to become certified ombudsmen trainers (COT’s). With the new training, area COT’s have the ability to train newly identified and appointed volunteers. A command ombudsman can take this training in a concise time and manner, instead of the previous method of electronic OBT, which is sometimes provided at times that is not accommodating to those who reside overseas. Trainers will be able to maintain their status for 18 months once they have taught their first class, which enables them to keep their training status when it is time to PCS. The FFSC hosted a two day trainer workshop for seven qualified candidates training for the title of certified ombudsman trainer. Each candidate received a letter of recommendation from their respective commands, a letter of recommendation from FFSC, in addition to submitting a thorough application
packet for qualification. Doreen Scott, Naval Installation Command Ombudsman training coordinator, traveled here from the U.S. to conduct the training for the Naples COT candidates. “It was a privilege to work with such a professional group of individuals in the recent Certified Ombudsman Training held at FFSC Naples, Italy,” said Scott. “I am confident that the Ombudsman Program in this region is ready to meet the training needs of the Ombudsmen it represents.” Several other trainees who traveled to Naples for the training came from Bahrain, Rota and Sigonella. “Having the chance to participate in the COT training course was a great opportunity,” said Holly Ward, U.S. Naval Forces Europe Band Ombudsman and Ombudsmen Assembly Chairperson. “It provided me with excellent training skills that will be of use here in Naples to train future Ombudsmen.” An Ombudsmen Basic Training course will be held Nov. 19-21 at FFSC. This training will be open to all newly appointed command Ombudsmen, command leadership spouses, Air Force Key Spouses, or Army Family Readiness Group leaders who have Navy service members within their commands. For more information about the training, contact Rebecca Music, Ombudsmen coordinator, at DSN 629-6547 or 081-811-6547.
Veterans Day at Monte Cassino
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Fleet and Family Support Center Events this Week
From the Fleet and Family Support Center
For more information about local Fleet and Family Support Center (FFSC) events, visit www.facebook.com/NaplesFFSC.
UPCOMING FFSC NAPLES EVENTS Call 081-811-6372 for more information or to register. All classes require registration. • Nov 17: Easy Italian, noon to 3 p.m., Support Site FFSC (2 of 3) • Nov 17: Prenatal Parenting: Nutrition, Fetal & Child Development, and Labor & Delivery, 9 to 10:30 a.m. Support Site FFSC (3 of 4 Sessions) • Nov 17: Sponsorship Training, 9 a.m. to noon, Support Site FFSC • Nov 18: Downtown Naples Highlights, 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., - Leaves from Capo – Meeting Point is at McDonald’s Café next to Naples airport. • Nov 20: Italian Cooking Class: 10:15 a.m. to 2 p.m., - Leaves from Support Site – Meeting Point is inside TLA Lobby. Note: Cost is Euro 15,00 to be paid at the Restaurant. Requires prior purchase of 2 E1 bus tickets at NEX Coffee Shop.
• Nov 21: Adoption Awareness Fair: 9 to 11 a.m., Support Site Fellowship Hall
Energy Conservation Tightening the Belt on Energy Consumption From the NSA Naples Energy Management Team Thanksgiving is celebrated with the gathering of our dear friends and family to express how thankful we are. A common tradition is the preparation of a grand feast. You can keep your wallet thankful if you keep in mind these energy saving tips while cooking your meal. Don't peek! Every time the oven door is opened, the temperature inside is reduced by as much as 25 degrees, forcing it to work harder (and use more energy) to get back to the proper cooking temperature. If you need to check on a dish, use the oven window instead. Turn it down or turn it off. For recipes that need to bake for longer than an hour, preheating the oven isn't always necessary. And if your stovetop or oven is electric, you can usually turn it off 5-10 minutes before the dish should be done and the residual heat will finish the job. Alternately, if you're baking in a ceramic or glass dish, you can set your oven for 25 degrees less than the recipe calls for. Ceramic and glass pans hold heat better than metal pans. Give your burners a break. For your stovetop to function effectively, it's important that those reflectors stay free of dirt and grime. Next time they need cleaning you may consider replacing them. But don't skimp—the better reflectors on the market can not only decrease stovetop cooking times, but also save energy in the process. Don't neglect your small kitchen appliances. Putting them to work more often instead of the oven or stovetop can mean significant energy savings. Give your furnace the day off. If your next party involves a lot of work for your stove, think about turning down your furnace to compensate. The heat of the oven—and all those guests—will keep the temperature comfortable, and your furnace won't have to work so hard
Crime Report for Nov. 5 - Nov. 11 From the NSA Naples Command Investigative Division and NCIS
As a way of honoring and thanking the veterans for their service, USO Naples hosted a free tour of Monte Cassino to 50 people Nov. 11. The hills of Monte Cassino are home to a monastery and a Polish cemetery. The original abbey was destroyed in a battle that lasted from Jan. to May, 1944. The Battle of Monte Cassino is where many Poles died while attacking the German-held ground, thus establishing the World War II cemetery. The abbey was rebuilt after the war and re-consecrated in 1964. (Photo by Cmdr. Don Biadog Jr.)
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Thanksgiving Fire Safety By Donald W. Warnick, Fire Inspector NAVSUPPACT Naples, Italy
Sean Quirk (20:52.34) and Nick Sherer (20:43.77) congratulate one another after qualifying for the 15x100 m freestyle. (Photo by Mike Sharp)
Naples Tiger Sharks Hold Weekend Long Tournament By Jennifer Sharp The Naples Tigersharks hosted swimmers from Rota, Vicenza, Sigonella, and Lakenheath at their "All Weekend" swim meet Nov. 8-9. The weekend included a regular meet on Saturday plus an added 4x100 meters (m) Individual Medley (IM) time trial. Sunday was filled with nothing but swimmers going the distance in the 4x100 m, 8x100 m and 15x100 m free-style time trials for Long Distance Championships. Competition was fierce in the water, but coaches emphasized the importance of always trying to swim new personal best times whenver in the pool. There is a real sense of accomplishment when swimmers can get out of the pool knowing they swam faster than they ever have in every single event. “It's not just the meets where we see a tremendous amount of effort and hard work, but also at practice as the coaches continue to push the swimmers in preparation for the Long Distance Champs,� said Coach Jane Higgins. The swimmers gave it their all in the events on Saturday. Swimmers that dropped time in all events included: Teegan Barnett, Andrew Carlos, Abigail Driskell, Jonathan Freiermuth, Drake McGuinn, Houlton McGuinn, Max Milton, Margaret Moriarty, Sarah Oestereicher, Caitlin Quirk, Alex Ruppe, Isabella Sherer, Maria Sherer, Nick Sherer, Ashley Snodgrass, and Callie Van Dyke. Special recognition goes to 15 year old Kyla Hallam who broke the European Forces Swim League (EFSL) record in the 100 m breaststroke.
First place in all individual events: Kyla Hallam, Zachary Oestereicher, Sean Quirk, Alex Ruppe, Carly Sharp and Nick Sherer. First place in at least 2 events: Ingrid Bidwell, Reagan Butler, Trenton Butler, Lorenzo Carlos, James McDonough, Lindsey Sharp, Maria Sherer, Lauren Snodgrass and Anastasia Yniguez. In a few weeks qualified swimmers from all over Europe will be competing in the EFSL Long Distance Championships. It includes four different events. 10 years old and younger under in the 4x100 m freestyle. 11 years old and up have an opportunity to compete in the 4x100 m IM, 8x100 m freestyle, and the 15x100 m freestyle. This year the championships will be held Nov. 29-30, in Lignano, Italy. 10 years old and under 4x100 m Long Distance Championship Qualifiers: James McDonough, Alex Ruppe, John Ruppe, Maria Sherer, Ashley Snodgrass, Lauren Snodgrass, Jordan Traucht, and Leslie Traucht 4x100 m Individual Medley Long Distance Championship Qualifiers: Ingrid Bidwell, Sydney Bidwell, Reagan Butler, Francis Carlos, Erin Dromerhauser, Kathryn Kanak, Max Milton, Brandon Oestereicher, Sarah Oestereicher, Caitlin Quirk, Sean Quirk, Carly Sharp, Lindsey Sharp, John Sherer, Andrew Smith, Tim Smith, Nathan Traucht, Stephen Traucht, Callie Van Dyke and Anastasia Yniguez. 8x100 m Long Distance Championship Qualifiers: Bret Baldwin, Teegan Barnett, Ingrid Bidwell, Sydney Bidwell, Ian Boggs, Reagan Butler, Francis Carlos, Erin Dromerhauser, Christopher Kanak, Kathryn Kanak, Houlton McGuinn, Max Milton, Brandon Oestereicher, Sarah Oestereicher, Zachary Oestereicher, Caitlin Quirk, Sean Quirk, Carly Sharp, Lindsey Sharp, John Sherer, Nick Sherer, Noah Sherer, Nathan Traucht, Stephen Traucht and Anastasia Yniguez. 15x100 m Long Distance Championship Qualifiers: Bret Baldwin, Ingrid Bidwell, Sydney Bidwell, Reagan Butler, Andrew Carlos, Francis Carlos, Erin Dromerhauser, Kathryn Kanak, Drake McGuinn, Max Milton, Brandon Oestereicher, Sarah Oestereicher, Zachary Oestereicher, Caitlin Quirk, Sean Quirk, Carly Sharp, Lindsey Sharp, John Sherer, Nick Sherer, Nathan Traucht, Stephen Traucht and Anastasia Yniguez.
With the holiday season approaching, it may be anticipated that many in the NSA Naples community will be gathering for festive meals with family and friends. With that in mind, the holiday season is traditionally one of the busiest for fire departments. There are many contributing factors to the increase in fire emergencies during this time of the year. The most common cause of house fires during the holidays is unattended cooking, and someone should always be in the kitchen when a heat-producing appliance is in use. In recent years many people have opted to deep fry their holiday turkey in an outdoor propane fryer. Cooking in this manner can be dangerous and several precautions must be taken. Underwriters Laboratory (UL) Inc., the non-profit company that places the UL labels on all sorts of products to verify that they meet certain safety requirements, does not certify any model of turkey fryer, stating that, "Based on our test findings, the fryers used to produce those great-tasting birds are not worth the risks." Should you decide to use a turkey fryer anyway, here are some common causes of fire and injury related to these devices, as provided by the UL: -Many units easily tip over, spilling the hot oil within the cooking pot. -If the cooking pot is overfilled with oil, the oil may spill out of the unit when the turkey is placed into the cooking pot. Oil may hit the burner/flames causing a fire to engulf the entire unit. -Partially frozen turkeys placed into the fryer can cause a spillover effect. This too, may result in an extensive fire. -With no thermostat controls, the units also have the potential to overheat the oil to the point of combustion. -The sides of the cooking pot, lid and pot handles get dangerously hot, posing severe burn hazards. For those that insist on using these turkey fryers: -Turkey fryers should always be used outdoors a safe distance from buildings and any other material that can burn. -Never use turkey fryers on wooden decks or in garages. -Make sure the fryers are used on a flat surface to reduce accidental tipping. -Never leave the fryer unattended. Most units do not have thermostat controls. If you don't watch the fryer carefully, the oil will continue to heat until it catches fire. -Never let children or pets near the fryer when in use. Even after use, never allow children or pets near the turkey fryer. The oil inside the cooking pot can remain dangerously hot, hours after use. -To avoid oil spillover, do not overfill the fryer. -Use well-insulated potholders or oven mitts when touching pot or lid handles. If possible, wear safety goggles to protect your eyes from oil splatter. -Make sure the turkey is completely thawed and be careful with marinades. -Oil and water don't mix, and water causes oil to spill over, causing a fire or even an explosion hazard. The National Turkey Federation recommends refrigerator thawing and to allow approximately 24 hours for every five pounds of bird thawed in the refrigerator. Keep an all-purpose fire extinguisher nearby. Never use water to extinguish a grease fire. Remember to use your best judgment when attempting to fight a fire. If the fire is manageable, use an all-purpose fire extinguisher. If the fire increases, immediately call NSA Naples emergency dispatchers at 081-569-4911. Dispatchers may be reached from government phones by simply dialing 911. All fires in NSA Naples facilities must be reported, even if they have been extinguished. During the holidays, your chances of being involved in a house fire increase. It is imperative to practice fire safety to help ensure the holidays are safe and enjoyable. Where is your fire extinguisher? When was the last time you tested your smoke detector? The NSA Naples Fire Department wishes all a safe, happy Thanksgiving. If you have any questions, feel free to contact the fire prevention office at 626-6626, or 629-4488.
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5 Things You Need to Know About Flat Rate Per Diem From Chief of Naval Personnel Public Affairs
Naval Support Activity Naples was able to present checks on Wednesday for nearly $25,000 to three organizations that give great opportunities to our youth. This was money donated to the Family Support and Youth Program from last year's Combined Federal Campaign- Overseas fund drive, put right back into our community. The organizations were the American Soccer Club of Napoli, Boys Scouts of America, Tiger Sharks Swim Team.(Photo by MC3 Nicole VanderGriend)
The Joint Travel Regulations (JTR) was changed Nov. 1 to provide an incentive to Sailors and civilians on long-term temporary duty assignment (TDY) to seek out extended-stay lodgings. The change to a flat rate will help the Department of Defense (DoD) save more than $22 million a year and is in keeping with what many federal agencies already outline for reduced travel rates for longer stays. Here are five things you need to know about flat rate per diem: 1. Long-term TDY is any temporary duty longer than 30 days. Travel from 31 to 180 days will receive a flat-rate per diem of 75 percent. For travel greater than 180 days, the flatrate per diem will be at 55 percent. Flat rate will apply to all three parts of the per diem - lodging, meals and incidentals. 2. When staying in government lodging, a traveler will be reimbursed for actual lodging costs. The flat rate per diem does not apply when government lodging or contracted government lodging is available and directed, when contracted government lodging is provided at no cost, or if a traveler chooses to stay in government quarters. 3. Currently the Defense Travel System (DTS) does not automatically calculate the reduced per diem based on the length of the TDY. Travelers should follow their component guidelines for how to handle TDY in DTS. 4. Travelers may consider furnished apartments or similar types of lodging, which are typically cheaper than the standard room rate at commercial hotels. This policy change also simplifies travel expense management as you will not be required to submit lodging receipts or itemize utilities and furniture rental when renting a home, if receiving the flat rate per diem. 5. You still have options if you are unable to find extendedstay lodging within a reasonable distance of the duty location, or if additional costs arise. You may work with your approving official to do actual-expense authorizations, which may go above the flat-rate per diem to 100 percent, if needed. At no time should travelers end up paying out-of-pocket for authorized TDY expenses. For further information visit www.defensetravel.dod.mil.
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M ORE I NSIDE PAGE … ONGOING/ON THE HORIZON NAPLES AREA FIRST CLASS PETTY OFFICERS ASSOCIATION is composed of members from different rates with one mission. As a service organization, we 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 learn how you can participate and feel free to bring a friend! For more information, please contact YN1 Gordon at DSN: 626-7733. CLUB BEYOND is a youth group run by Naval Support Activity Naples Religious Ministries. Club Beyond is open to children in grades 7 through 12, and meets Wednesdays at 5:30 p.m. in the Chapel Fellowship Hall at the Support Site. For more information, please contact Arturo at apaulino@clubbeyond.org. ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS hosts English-speaking AA meetings on and off base in the Naples area. For more information, please 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. If you have any questions, email Mark Woodall or co-manager Andrew Bohnsack at markwoodall82@hotmail.co.uk or andrew.bohnsack@ gmail.com. NAPLES OFFICIALS ASSOCIATION NEEDS REFEREES Anyone interested should contact Nigel Alexander at 081-721-5413 or 346-680-3282 or by e-mail to nalexander@afsouth.nato.int. HARRY S. TRUMAN LODGE No. 649 meets 6:30 p.m. every 2nd and 4th Friday of the month at 6:30 p.m. FMI, contact Kevin Baker at 338-479-7023 or hst649sec@ yahoo.com, or visit http://groups.yahoo.com/ group/HST649. WOMEN, INFANTS, CHILDREN (WIC) OVERSEAS PROGRAM is offered at NSA Naples. Women who are pregnant, breastfeeding, postpartum or have an infant or child under the age of five may qualify for the program. WIC Overseas is a nutrition education program that provides nutritious supplemental foods. Contact WIC Overseas at 081-811-4962. THE NAPLES AREA SECOND CLASS PETTY OFFICERS ASSOCIATION meets twice a month to discuss upcoming community outreach opportunities and charity events. For more information, contact MA2 Aaron Kurschner at DSN 626-2871 or ABH2 Brent Paucke at DSN 626-5382. NAPOLI NATION FAN CLUB is a group that helps community members attend SSC Napoli soccer games, promotes intercultural relations and provides SSC Napoli information to the community. Membership benefits include SSC Napoli gear, discounted tickets and entry to Napoli Nation functions. FMI, visit www.facebook.com/groups/USASSCNapoli. SEVENTH DAY ADVENTIST WORSHIP SERVICE takes place Saturdays at Support Site Chapel from 9 a.m. to noon. The schedule is: Sabbath School lessons, 9:30 to 10:45 a.m.; songs and praise, 10:45 to 11 a.m.; Divine Service, 11 a.m. to noon. For more information, please contact Paolo Fleurant at 328-194-6897 or naplesadventistsgroup@yahoo.com. CONNECT THE TOTS CLUB unites families with children from newborn to preschool age within the Naples military community. Club events include monthly coffee mornings and birthday parties, weekly playgroups, craft activities and more. For more information, visit www.meetup.com/ Connect-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 more information, e-mail cwocnaples@gmail.com or check out our Facebook page: Catholic Women of the Chapel - NSA Naples, Italy. PUBLIC SPEAKING WITH TOASTMASTERS The Naples Toastmasters Club meets the first and third Tuesdays of every month. Meetings are held at the Support Site Community Center at 6:30 p.m. FMI, contact the Toastmasters president at 342-010-6263. GAETA/NAPLES AREA GIRL SCOUTS Now accepting registration for the 201213 school year. We are still in need of leaders and co-leaders. Training and support provided. FMI, contact naplesgs@yahoo.com. FILIPINO-AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF NAPLES, ITALY meets at noon the first Sunday of every month at the Support Site Fellowship Hall. For more information, contact Ron Nacianceno at 081-568-1746 or 335-760-4446. Also check out the group’s Facebook page, Fil-Am Naples. THE U.S. MILITARY RETIREE ASSOCIATION OF SOUTHERN ITALY (USMRASI) is the only association in Southern Italy representing the interests of U.S. retired military personnel and their survivors. If you are not a member and are eligible, please join the USMRA-SI at usmra-si.tripod.com. Point of contact: Wylie Miller, 329-208-7315. THE NAPLES CHRISTIAN HOMESCHOOL ASSOCIATION meets every month to support families who have chosen to educate their own children. We offer weekly park/pool days, a moms’ night out and field trips to explore Bella Napoli and beyond! Interested? Need more information? Considering homeschooling? Please contact Natalie Mack at NPMack3@aol.com. MEDITATION SITTING GROUP is held from 7 to 7:30 p.m. every Monday at the side chapel at the Support Site. Newcomers should stop by at 6:30 p.m. Participation is free. FMI, e-mail Laura Hitchcock at laura.poodle@ gmail.com. REGISTER FOR GRADUATE DEGREE ON-SITE PROGRAMS 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 more information, contact 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. UMUC Maryland can be reached at 081-568-6673/74/75; Central Texas College is at 081-568-6761. CALLING ALL NAPLES NURSES! Please consider joining the Naples Area Nurses Association (NANA). NANA is an organization of nurses that work together to fundraise, participate in social events, and provide support throughout the U.S. Naval Hospital Naples and NSA Naples community. FMI, contact Lt. Shelley Beltz at shelley.beltz @med.navy.mil or Lt. Jenny Paul at jenny.paul@med.navy.mil. THE WELFARE & RECREATION ASSOCIATION is available to meet associates every Thursday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at its location on the first floor of Building 450 upstairs from Capo Landing. FMI, visit http://www. wraitalia.it. SECURITY NOTE: All DoD military or civilian personnel hosting an event off base must complete a Special Event Force Protection Plan (SEFPP) 45 days in advance, regardless of organization, if the event will involve 50 or more personnel, include distinguished visitors or involve personnel wearing uniforms. FMI, contact the AT/FP Division at 081-568-5525 or visit the division office in the Capodichino Security Precinct, Bldg. 403. RELIGIOUS SERVICES AT U.S. NAVAL HOSPITAL NAPLES Tuesday Silent prayer (7:15-7:45 a.m.) in the hospital chapel. Traditional hymn and praise and worship music will be provided during this time. Wednesday Roman Catholic Mass (11:30 a.m.-12 p.m.) in the hospital chapel. Call 081-811-6451 to confirm that Mass is being held. Thursday Men’s Fellowship and Bible Study (6-7 a.m.) in the hospital galley. SURE START is a unique program committed to providing the highest quality of education for command-sponsored children of enlisted personnel (priority to E1-E4) who are 4 years old by Sept. 1. FMI, call Karen Rodrigues at 081-811-4682 or the school at 081-811-4037. THE KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS, San Gennaro council 14853, meets at 7 p.m. the second and fourth Thursday of each month at the Support Site Fleet and Family Support Center. E-mail George Piette at kofcnaples@ gmail.com or visit http://sites.google.com/ site/kofcnaples/ home. CARNEY PARK LADIES GOLF ASSOCIATION meets at 9 a.m. Mondays. All skill levels welcome. Discounted play with membership. FMI, call Carol Borkowski at 081-804-3345, or Carney Park Golf Course at 081-526-4296. EDIS SCREENINGS NOW AVAILABLE Room W09, Support Site Village Forum. For eligible children who have not reached their third birthday. If you are concerned about your child’s development, contact EDIS at 081-811-4676.
Friday, Nov. 14 4:30 p.m. Big Hero 6, PG, 5:00 p.m. Interstellar, PG-13 7:30 p.m. Annabelle, R 8:30 p.m. Dumb and Dumber To, PG-13, Premiere Showing
Tuesday, Nov. 18 Closed, No Movies Wednesday, Nov. 19 4:30 p.m. Big Hero 6, PG 6 p.m. Interstellar, PG-13 7 p.m. Annabelle, R
Saturday, Nov. 15 3 p.m. Big Hero 6, PG, 3D 4 p.m. The Maze Runner, PG-13 6 p.m. Dumb and Dumber To, PG-13 7:30 p.m. The Best of Me, PG-13, Premiere Showing 8:30 p.m. Fury, R
Thursday, Nov. 20 4:30 p.m. Big Hero 6, PG, 3D 6:30 p.m. Dumb and Dumber To, PG-13 7 p.m. The Equalizer, R, Last Showing
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Sunday, Nov. 16 Dumb and Dumber To, PG-13 The Maze Runner, PG-13 Interstellar, PG-13 The Equalizer, R Monday, Nov. 17 Closed, No Movies
Friday, Nov. 21 4:30 p.m. Despicable Me, PG, Free Admission 5 p.m. The Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part 1, PG-13, Premiere Showing 7 p.m. Mr. Peabody & Sherman, PG, Free Admission 8:30 p.m. The Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part 1, PG-13
Movie Descriptions HE HUNGER GAMES: MOCKINGJAY PART 1, PG-13, Cast: Jennifer Lawrence, Josh Hutcherson, Liam Hemsworth, Woody Harrelson, Elizabeth Banks. Action / Adventure 123 min. Katniss Everdeen is in District 13, after she literally shatters the games forever. Under the leadership of President Coin and the advice of her trusted friends, Katniss spreads her wings as she fights to save Peeta and a nation moved by her courage.
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HE BEST OF ME, PG-13, Cast: Michelle Monaghan, James Marsden, Liana Liberato, Luke Bracey, Sebastian Arcelus. Drama 118 min. The story of Dawson and Amanda, two former high school sweethearts who find themselves reunited after 20 years apart, when they return to their small town for the funeral of the beloved friend. Their bittersweet reunion reignites the love they've never forgotten, but soon they discover the forces that drove them apart twenty years ago live on, posing even more serious threats today. Spanning decades, this epic love story captures the enduring power of our first true love, and the wrenching choices we face when confronted with elusive second chances.
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HE MAZE RUNNER, PG-13, Cast: Dylan O'Brien, Kaya Scodelario, Aml Ameen, Thomas Brodie-Sangster, Will Poulter. Action/Adventure, 113 min. When Thomas wakes up trapped in a massive maze with a group of other boys, he has no memory of the outside world other than strange dreams about a mysterious organization known as W.C.K.D. Only by piecing together fragments of his past with clues he discovers in the maze can Thomas hope to uncover his true purpose and a way to escape.
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URY, R, Cast: Brad Pitt, Logan Lerman, Shia LaBeouf, Jon Bernthal, Michael Pea. War/ Action, 120 min. April, 1945. As the Allies make their final push in the European Theatre, a battle-hardened army sergeant named Wardaddy commands a Sherman tank and her five-man crew on a deadly mission behind enemy lines. Outnumbered and outgunned, and with a rookie soldier thrust into their platoon, Wardaddy and his men face overwhelming odds in their heroic attempts to strike at the heart of Nazi Germany.
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UMB AND DUMBER TO, Cast: Jim Carrey, Jeff Daniels, Kathleen Turner, Laurie Holden, Rob Riggle. Comedy 110 min. 20 years after the dimwits set out on their first adventure, they head out in search of one of their
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Upcoming USO Tours Capodichino Office 081-568-5713 Support Site Office 081-811-4903 www.uso.it
TOURS OPEN TO BOTH U.S. MILITARY ANd NATO I.d. CARd HOLdERS USO DAILY TOURS Nov. 15 Christian Rome......................€42 Nov. 16 Naples Underground & Veiled Christ......................................€36 Nov. 21 Arabian Night: Dinner & Belly Dancing ..................................€43 Nov. 22 Family Day at the Farm........€25 Nov. 23 Pompeii & Sorrento ..............€40
EXTENDED TOURS Nov. 26-30 Thanksgiving in Barcelona . . . . . . . . . . .€476 Dec. 11-14 Christmas Markets of Northern Italy . .€349 Dec. 24-25 Christmas in Rome . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .€187 Dec. 30 - Jan 3 New Years in Prague . . . .starting from €630
No Children Under 10 Admitted to R-Rated Movies
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HE EQUALIZER, R, Cast: Denzel Washington, Marton Csokas, Chloë Grace Moretz. Action/Thriller, 132 min. A man believes he has put his mysterious past behind him and has dedicated himself to beginning a new, quiet life. But when he meets a young girl under the control of ultra-violent Russian gangsters, he can't stand idly by - he has to help her.
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NNABELLE, R, Cast: Alfre Woodard, Annabelle Wallis, Eric Ladin, Tony Amendola, Brian Howe. Horror 95 min. A couple with a newborn baby begin to experience terrifying supernatural occurrences involving a vintage pigtailed doll possessed by a demon shortly after their home is invaded by satanic cultists.
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NTERSTELLAR, PG-13, Cast: Matthew McConaughey, Anne Hathaway, Jessica Chastain, Bill Irwin, John Lithgow. Action/Adventure 169 min. With our time on Earth coming to an end, a team of explorers undertakes the most important mission in human history; traveling beyond this galaxy to discover whether mankind has a future among the stars.
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IG HERO 6, PG, Voices By: Ryan Potter, Scott Adsit, Jamie Chung, Genesis Rodriguez, T.J. Miller. Animation 108 min. An action comedy adventure about brilliant robotics prodigy, Hiro Hamada, who finds himself in the grips of a criminal plot that threatens to destroy the fast-paced, high-tech city of San Fransokyo. With the help of his closest companion-a robot named Baymax-Hiro joins forces with a reluctant team of first-time crime fighters on a mission to save their city.
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ESPICABLE ME, PG, Voices By: Steve Carell, Jason Segel, Russell Brand, Julie Andrews, Will Arnett, Kristen Wiig. Animation 95 min. When a criminal mastermind uses a trio of orphan girls as pawns for a grand scheme, he finds their love is profoundly changing him for the better.
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R. PEABODY & SHERMAN, PG, Voices By: Ty Burrell, Max Charles, Lauri Fraser, Stephen Colbert. Animation, 92 min. The timetravelling adventures of an advanced canine and his adopted son, as they endeavor to fix a time rift they created.
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If you have been sexually assaulted or need to speak with a S.A.P.R. victim advocate, call 335-640-6621 24/7 for information and support. The DoD Safe Helpline can be reached toll-free at 001-877-995-5247.
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Naples Cross-Country runs Strong in baumholder Story and photo by Francis Noonan, Naples High School Head Cross-Country Coach
After completing an undefeated regular season for both boys and girls, the Naples Cross-Country team made went to Baumholder to race against all teams in DoDDS-Europe region. Cross-Country is a sport with no need for a multiday tournament. All schools in all divisions line up on the starting line to compete in the same race. Results are then differentiated to determine team standings by division. The Baumholder course is challenging, full of muddy terrain and rolling hills, but the Wildcat boys ran strong. Bret Baldwin finished 19th overall in a time of 18:29. He was followed by teammates Rohan Merrill, 26th, 18:38; and Raekwon Sallywhite, 33rd, 18:48. Eero Ward finished close behind Naples’ top three runners. He crossed the line in 39th place with a time of 18:58. Tim Smith completed the race 74th overall at 19:43, followed by teammates Connor Roberts, 81st, 20:04; and Joshua Lucy, 90th, 21:18. The Wildcat boys finished 6th overall in the Division I team standings, defeating their former Division II rival Supreme Headquarters Allied Powers Europe (SHAPE) by 18 points.
With Naples and SHAPE out of division II, American Overseas School of Rome (AOSR) easily secured a Division II championship. Team Results: Patch 32, Wiesbaden 67, Ramstein 67, Vilseck 126, Lakenheath 130, Naples 137, SHAPE 155, Kaiserslautern 180. The Wildcat girls also ran an impressive race. New runner Shiloh Houseworth led the team, finishing 20th overall in a time of 22:09. Freshman Caitlin Quirk was close behind, finishing 26th, 22:28). Grace Vandelac and Captain Kylie Beltz crossed the line to earn 30th, 22:37; and 32nd, 22:44 respectively. Anastasia Sheils was 43rd, finishing her race in 23:24. Katye Cairns finished 64th with 24:23. It was the best performance by a Naples girls’ team since 2012. The girls’ team averaged 22:40 on the hilly course, 16 seconds faster than last year’s team. The girls finished 5th among Division I schools. Team Results: Patch 34, Ramstein 56, Kaiserslautern 93, Shape 112, Naples 112, Frankfurt International 119, Vilseck 163. “Our goal this year has been to run like we belong,” says Francis Noonan, Naples High School Head Cross-Country Coach. “And we definitely showed that we belong.”
(Left to right) Front: Joshua Lucy, Eero Ward, Raekwon Sallywhite, Bret Baldwin, Rohan Merrill, Tim Smith, Connor Roberts. Back: Shiloh Houseworth, Caitlin Quirk, Kylie Beltz, Katye Cairns, Anastasia Sheils, Grace Vandelac.
Santos Figueroa blocked a play by the Bahrain High School team.
Naples Wildcats Boys’ Volleyball Team Played Hard in Championship Story and photos by Karen Rodrigues
The Mediterranean European Championship for High School Volleyball was held in Aviano Oct. 31 through Nov. 1. Naples High School Boys Volleyball team was up against ten teams from across the Mediterranean School District as well as international schools including American Overseas School of Rome and Black Forest Academy, Germany. Under the leadership of Coach Peter Nagafuchi and Coach Tony Davis, the Wildcats went to the tournament with only one loss in the regular season. The boys’ volleyball team
played well but was unable to secure the final prize. Four team members were recognized with All Region and All Tournament awards. All region recognition is based off of the players overall performance during regular season. The all-tournament award is based off European championship play. Voting is done by the coaches from each team. Marc Davis was awarded All Region and All Tournament. DJ Langstraat was awarded All Region. Jonathen Wheeler and Andrew Smith were awarded honorable mentions All Region.
(Left to right) -Marc davis, dJ Langstraat, Andrew Smith and Jonathen Wheeler were the All - Region and All -Tournament Award winners.
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Wounded Warrior Care Month Recognition Ceremony Held at Navy Installations Command By MC1 John Belanger, Navy Installations Command Public Affairs Commander, Navy Installations Command (CNIC), Vice Adm. Dixon Smith, hosted a Warrior Care Month recognition ceremony at the command headquarters atrium, Washington Navy Yard, Nov. 3. Command employees attended the event, which included a video presentation about the Navy's wounded warrior care program along with special remarks from guest speakers including Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense, Office of Warrior Care Policy, James Rodriguez, and Chief Logistics Specialist Averill Malone. Capt. Brent Breining, Navy Installations Command's Navy Wounded Warrior-Safe Harbor program director welcomed guests and gave remarks about the importance of the program. "This year's theme 'a show of strength' recognizes the fortitude and resiliency wounded warriors exhibit on their journey towards recovery," said Breining. "It is our hope that this event will instill a greater appreciation for the lifetime of support that Wounded Warrior-Safe Harbor provides." Following the national anthem sung by Naomi Howell, a civilian employee with the command, and invocation by command chaplain, Cmdr. Phillip King, Smith spoke briefly about the relevance of having programs like this and the benefits of spreading the word. "This month serves as an opportunity to recognize wounded warriors in all services, as well as those who care for them, for their service, sacrifices and achievements," said Smith. "We have a responsibility to take care of our Sailors and Coast Guardsmen and get them back to fighting form." Rodriguez expressed his gratitude for those who support the program, the benefits the program provides, and how anyone can be affected regardless of age or length of service. "This program is not just for the young or inexperienced," Rodriguez shared. "I want to highlight Chief Malone, one of the Navy's senior leaders, who has actually stood up and said 'I need help. I need assistance," said Rodriguez. "We have the programs to help him and that's what's important." Malone, the keynote speaker for the event, suffers from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) from deployments to Iraq in 2007 and 2008. He has been in the Navy for more than 20 years and following his deployments struggled with his symptoms alone because he did not know where else to turn. After a violent family event he decided to get treatment from the Wounded Warrior-Safe Harbor program. "I was having nightmares and was afraid of loud noises and I kept asking for help," said Malone. "They said I could
have PTSD but back then I didn't know what PTSD was." Malone brought his daughter with him to the ceremony and said he owed his success in the struggle with PTSD to her and his wife. "They played referee between me and the world," said Malone. "They made sure I didn't watch certain movies and kept people who came to the house from slamming doors and things like that. It's because of her and my wife that I'm still here." Malone's comments about his family and their support helping him through his darkest times roused applause from the more than 75 attendees. In 2013 Malone checked himself into Walter Reed National Military Medical Center in Bethesda, Maryland, and joined the Wounded Warrior adaptive sports program, which offered a variety of activities. Shortly after, he fell in love with archery and painting. "I was looking at the other guys and saying that I couldn't compete with them," said Malone. "I told a friend of mine that I didn't think I could do it and he said, 'it's not about winning, it's about recovery,' and that became my mantra." Malone competed in the 2014 Warrior Games at Colorado Springs, Colorado, and won a bronze medal in archery, which was neatly displayed on an easel with his art work during his presentation. The event concluded with a cake cutting ceremony and poster-signing opportunity. In 2008, then-Secretary of Defense Robert Gates designated November as Warrior Care Month in order to inform members of the military and their families and communities about the programs and initiatives currently being provided through the Warrior Care system and the forthcoming improvements. Throughout the month of November in Washington, D.C., and throughout the Department of Defense, The Office of Warrior Care and all services' wounded warrior regiments will highlight a variety of wounded warrior programs and activities, including stories of recovery, and personal triumphs. Warrior Care Month is not only about what is being done for our nation's wounded, ill and injured service members, but also about what they do for us, how they continually give back to our communities, their families, and our nation that they have sacrificed so much to protect. For more information about Warrior Care Month activities or wounded warrior resources visit safeharbor.navylive.dodlive.mil or www.facebook.com /navysafeharbor.
Navy Chief Logistics Specialist Averill Malone shares a personal story of recovery from PTSd with military and civilian members of Navy Installations Command. Throughout November, which is Warrior Care month, the Office of Warrior Care and the wounded warrior regiments from each military service will be highlighting various wounded warrior programs, activities, stories of recovery, and personal triumphs. (Photo by Sandra Niedzwiecki)
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In the Spotlight LT HALEY WILLIS
Lt. Haley Willis reported to her first duty station at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center in Bethesda, Md. as an Ensign Navy Nurse Corps Officer in 2011 where she was assigned to the Wounded Warrior Care Unit. In 2013, she arrived at U.S. Naval Hospital Naples and was assigned as a staff nurse on the MultiService Ward. Willis has served as the departmental training representative and as the social coordinator for the Naples Area Nurses' Association. She is actively involved in developing policies to ensure the safety of patients at the hospital, including writing and implementing the Difficult Stick Protocol and Adult Transport Protocol. Living in downtown Naples, Willis explores the many markets and historical sites with her two dogs Nugget and Volpina. Being stationed in Italy has provided Willis with many opportunities to experience the diverse cultures and people throughout Europe. She has thoroughly enjoyed her tour in Naples and is excited to see where her naval career will lead her next. Regardless, Willis is ready to accept the next challenge and is looking forward to her next adventure in the U.S. Navy Nurse Corps.
Nick Pike Wows Naples
Armed Forces Entertainment brought Nick Pike, a magician, to Naples Nov. 9. He dazzled audience members with tricks and even got the crowd involved for other feats.(Photo by Amy Forest)
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The Navy made aviation history Nov. 3 as an F-35C Lightning II carrier variant Joint Strike Fighter conducted its first arrested landing aboard an aircraft carrier off the coast of San Diego. Navy test pilot Cmdr. Tony Wilson landed F-35C test aircraft CF-03 at 12:18 p.m. aboard USS Nimitz's (CVN 68) flight deck. The arrested landing is part of initial at-sea Developmental Testing I (DT-I) for the F-35C, which commenced Nov. 3 and is expected to last two weeks. "Today is a landmark event in the development of the F35C," said Wilson, a Navy test pilot with Air Test and Evaluation Squadron (VX) 23. "It is the culmination of many years of hard work by a talented team of thousands. I'm very excited to see America's newest aircraft on the flight deck of her oldest aircraft carrier, the USS Nimitz." Commander, Naval Air Forces, Vice Adm. David H. Buss, was aboard Nimitz to witness the milestone event. "What a historic day today is for Naval Aviation. With the first traps of the F-35C Lightning II aboard an aircraft carrier, we begin the integration of the next generation of warfighting capability into our carrier-based air wings," said Buss. "This important milestone is yet another indicator of Naval Aviation's ongoing evolution to meet future threats and remain central to our future Navy and National Defense Strategy." DT-I is the first of three at-sea test phases planned for the F-35C. During DT-I, the test team from the F-35 Lightning II Pax River Integrated Test Force (ITF) has scheduled two F-35C test aircraft from Naval Air Station Patuxent River in Patuxent River, Maryland to perform a variety of operational maneuvers, including various catapult takeoffs and arrested landings. ITF flight test operations also encompass general maintenance and fit tests for the aircraft and support equipment, as well as simulated maintenance operations. As with the initial testing of any new aircraft, the goal is to collect environmental data through added instrumentation to measure the F-35C's integration to flight deck
operations and to further define the F-35C's operating parameters aboard the aircraft carrier. The ITF test team will analyze data obtained during flight test operations, conduct a thorough assessment of how well the F-35C operated in the shipboard environment, and advise the Navy to make any adjustments necessary to ensure that the fifth-generation fighter is fully capable and ready to deploy to the fleet in 2018. "Our F-35 integrated test team has done an amazing job preparing for today. This will be one landing out of thousands more that will happen over the next few decades," said Lt. Gen. Chris Bogdan, F-35 Program Executive Officer. "For months, we've been working with the Nimitz crew, Naval Air Forces, and our industry partners, Lockheed Martin and Pratt & Whitney, as well as their suppliers, to prepare and train for this event. We plan on learning a lot during this developmental test and will use that knowledge to make the naval variant of the F-35 an even more effective weapons platform." The F-35C combines advanced stealth with fighter speed and agility, fused targeting, cutting-edge avionics, advanced jamming, network-enabled operations and advanced sustainment. With a broad wingspan, reinforced landing gear, ruggedized structures and durable coatings, the F-35C is designed to stand up to harsh shipboard conditions while delivering a lethal combination of fighter capabilities to the fleet. The F-35C will enhance the flexibility, power projection, and strike capabilities of carrier air wings and joint task forces and will complement the capabilities of the F/A18E/F Super Hornet, which currently serves as the Navy's premier strike fighter. By 2025, the Navy's aircraft carrier-based air wings will consist of a mix of F-35C, F/A-18E/F Super Hornets, EA18G Growlers electronic attack aircraft, E-2D Hawkeye battle management and control aircraft, MH-60R/S helicopters and Carrier Onboard Delivery logistics aircraft. The successful recovery of the F-35C represents a step forward in the development of the Navy's next generation fighter and reinforces Navy-industry partnership goals to deliver the operational aircraft to the fleet in 2018.
CNP Holds All Hands Call By MCSA Brandon Davis, USS Abraham Lincoln Public Affairs
Chief of Naval Personnel (CNP) Vice Adm. Bill Moran and enlisted advisor Fleet Master Chief April Beldo held an all-hands call for Sailors assigned to USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) and Pre-Commissioning Unit USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) at the Hampton Roads Convention Center, Nov. 5. Moran and Beldo spoke to the almost 2,400 Sailors about their responsibilities while in the shipyard and provided additional information about uniform changes, pay and benefits, manning and the direction of the future Navy. Moran also took questions from Ford and Lincoln Sailors in a town-hall format. A growing concern of long deployments and the impact on families was a common topic. "I know that long deployments are a concern for many of you," said Moran. "As long as we have commitments in the Middle East and around the world, coupled with a backlog of ship maintenance, we will have eight or nine month deployments, but we're making real progress on shortening them. As we catch up on the maintenance we should see most ships return to traditional deployment lengths in the next year or so." Moran also discussed a little known option for Sailors who need career flexibility or time off work varying reasons, a sabbatical for Sailors. "There's a program called the Career Intermission Program (CIP)," said Moran. "This program is for Sailors who need to handle personal business. You can take up to a three-year break in service, but for every year you take, you give us two years back. We want to grow the program, allow Sailors across the fleet to use CIP for needed career flexibility--to start a family, go to school, take care of elderly parents or whatever they deem necessary." Moran closed out the all-hands call with a discussion about trust, encouraging leaders at all levels to create an environment where trust runs up and down the chain of command. Lincoln is currently undergoing Refueling Complex Overhaul (RCOH) at Newport News Shipbuilding, a division of Huntington Ingalls Industries. Lincoln is the fifth ship of the Nimitz class to undergo a RCOH, a major life-cycle milestone. Once RCOH is complete, Lincoln will be one of the most modern and technologically advanced Nimitz-class carriers.
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An F-35C Lightning II carrier variant joint strike fighter conducts its first arrested landing aboard the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68). Nimitz is underway conducting routine training exercises. (Photo by MC3 Kelly M. Agee)
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Obtaining your Sojourner Permit Italian law requires all foreign personnel working or living within Italy, other than an active-duty member under military orders, to obtain a Sojourner Permit within eight days of arrival in Italy. This is different from a visa, which is merely an approval for entry into the country. All applicants over 14 years of age must apply in person, as each person's signature is required at the time of application. NATIONALS OF ANY STATE OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITY COMING TO ITALY DO NOT REQUIRE ANY VISA OR SOJOURNER PERMIT. As part of the Area Orientation process, the U.S. Region Legal Service Office (RLSO EURAFSWA) assists in the preparation and oversees the acquisition of the Sojourner Permit for all personnel attached to U.S. Navy commands in the Naples area. Army and Air Force personnel stationed at JFC must apply through the Carabiniere at the JFC Provost Marshall's Office, Building L. Contact Tiziana Petrarca, RLSO EURAFSWA liaison advisor, at 081-5684639 for more information.
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Preventing domestic violence By Terrina Weatherspoon, Defense Media Activity
For Petty Officer 3rd Class Jazmin Thomas, the abuse started with words; harsh words that began to eat at her from the inside out. "I'm the only one who could ever love you." "You are just something to look at." "Come over here, house slave." "No one would ever want something like you." Rather than just breaking her body, which she has been able to recover from, he also broke her mind, heart and spirit, which she admits she's still trying to put back together. "I remember we were arguing and it got out of hand, he picked me up and shook me, then he threw me half way across the room into the wall," said Thomas. "I slid down and bounced off the edge of the bed. He came, rolled me on my back and put his knee on my arm. Having 100 pounds over me, it hurt! Then he choked me and whispered in my ear that I was his and only his, then he kissed me on the cheek and told me he loved me. I got up and it was like the only thing I heard was him saying he loved me. It was like I missed everything before that. I'm happier now without him but it hasn't been that long. I fear eventually, I'll give in again." Sometimes she said she still looks back and can see all the warning signs. "I stayed as long as I did because I was so brainwashed into believing that I could never be with anybody else." Domestic abuse cuts across all religions, sexual orientations, age groups, and social classes, including ranks. Victims can be sailors as well as spouses/intimate partners. Navy leaders may encounter sailors experiencing distress as a result of domestic abuse. Abuse is preventable and is often treatable if addressed promptly. Through prevention, Navy leaders can promote family resilience and sailor mission readiness. Therefore, knowing how to prevent abuse and respond to reports of abuse is crucial to mission readiness. "The command plays a significant role in the prevention of abuse by establishing clear standards for personal behavior, providing early detection of potential problems and intervention before abuse occurs," said Lolita Allen, LCSW Family Advocacy Program (FAP) Analyst, Commander, Navy installation Command. "Leadership is critical in establishing a climate that promotes prevention by encouraging Sailors and their families to take advantage of services and programs." "Commands need to be more supportive, especially when it comes to emotional abuse," said former Chief Petty Officer Dena Hargrave, who has been documenting her abuse for more than a decade. "My soonto-be ex-husband is still active duty military. His command takes his word for what goes on between us despite my official reports and documentation. There has never been a proper investigation and this leaves the victim feeling helpless and at a loss." Hargrave has filed reports twice with FAP, but said they need to do more for victims of emotional abuse. "They are mostly focused on physical abuse because emotional abuse is often too difficult to prove. They realize that there is a problem, but are unsure what to do. It's not just the abused who needs help, but also the abuser. If the cycle is going to stop then more needs to be done to rehabilitate the abuser." FAP assists Navy leaders, who may not
understand the dynamics of domestic violence, by providing victim advocacy, clinical counseling and case management services. When victims of abuse contact the program, trained, experienced clinical providers and/or Domestic Abuse Victim Advocates are available to assist them with establishing and maintaining safety, providing them with resources and creating a support plan that empowers him/her. "I was covered in bruises on a regular basis, had multiple busted lips, a busted nose, and even a gun placed to my head," said Chief Petty Officer Teresa Alvarez. "I always heard of women in abusive relationships and thought that I would never let a man do that to me. Yet here I was. He was a manipulator that broke me down little by little and ‘put me in my place’ through physical and mental abuse. He took me home to meet his parents and even abused me in his parents' home. His mother had to stop him. I would go into work and would pray that someone would see my bruises and question them but no one ever did. Two years into the relationship I decided to try leaving again. In a blink of an eye his hands were around my throat. The force that he came at me with caused the couch to flip and I was now struggling on the floor thinking to myself this is it. I just wanted to get out alive." Alvarez was able to leave and eventually purge him from her life, "but not a year goes by without me thinking that I should have done more to stop this person from hurting someone else. What I didn't realize then is that the weak person is really the one inflicting the physical and mental abuse." Domestic violence doesn't just affect you, it affects everyone around you who love and care for you, said Chief Jessica Myers. "My mother would cry, in constant fear that she would one day receive a call with devastating news," said Myers. "Thankfully one day I had enough strength to say "no more" and took a stand to finally change the home environment for my children and myself. Becoming a single mother was challenging, but I made it work. I would much rather live on a tighter budget and know my home was safe, vice living in misery. "It would have been amazing if someone would have believed me when I did tell them," said Hargrave, who eventually had to give up her Navy career to gain more control over her life. "My command was supportive, but many knew and didn't want to interfere, so I kept a lot to myself." "My advice for anyone going through this alone and in silence is to seek assistance," said Myers. "Life is too short to continually feel miserable, alone, and afraid. Verbal abuse is just as bad, if not worse, than physical abuse -- both leave a lasting mark. No one has the right to make you walk on egg shells in your own home, or to tear down your self-esteem. You must take control of your life again. But you cannot do it alone. Utilize the programs offered to you and seek help. You will feel so much better when you do. " "Commands should take all reports of emotional and verbal abuse seriously and contact the Family Advocacy Program to make an official report," said Allen. “Determining whether the report initiates the process for domestic violence is a Family Advocacy Program responsibility. Commands should report all allegations of abuse. FAP personnel are available to assist Navy leaders in appropriately responding to reported acts of abuse, to include emotional abuse.” Congress created a task force on domestic violence to help service members get the
help they need. This task force made nearly 200 recommendations for improving the military response to domestic violence. Many of these recommendations have now been implemented, including alternate reporting options for victims. In 2005, the DoD instituted the restricted reporting option. Adult victims of domestic abuse now have two reporting options: unrestricted reporting and restricted reporting. UNRESTRICTED REPORTING Unrestricted reporting supports effective command awareness, prevention programs as well as law-enforcement and criminaljustice actions that maximize accountability and prosecution, as appropriate, of domestic-abuse offenders. Victims of domestic abuse who want to pursue an official command or criminal investigation of an incident should use the unrestricted reporting channels, including chain of command, FAP, or law enforcement. RESTRICTED REPORTING The restricted reporting process allows an adult victim of domestic abuse, who is eligible to receive military medical treatment, the option of reporting an incident of domestic abuse to a specified individual without initiating the investigative process or notification to the victim's or offender's commander. Each of the services has continued to strengthen its protocols for protecting victims and holding batterers accountable. The Navy Domestic Abuse Victim Advocate (DAVA) Program provides services to victims of domestic violence. Within FAP, the DAVA provides a broad range of services to military-affiliated victims of domestic abuse. Advocacy services
are provided with the goal of increasing victim safety and autonomy. Services include responding to victims' emergency and ongoing safety concerns and needs; providing information on programs and services available to victims and their children in both civilian and military communities; and providing victims with ongoing support and referrals. "Reservists are required to attend the same annual GMTs and maintain the same mission readiness standards, but education on these important programs rarely trickles down from the active component to the Reserve component," said Myers. "Perhaps if I had known about programs that dealt with domestic violence, I may have sought help sooner, rather than the violence escalating to the point of him being permanently removed from the home and our divorce being granted on the basis of physical and mental cruelty." "Fighting back is hard," said Hargrave. "Keeping your head up as a victim is very difficult. It happens to so many people, male and female. Be aware that you are not powerless! Educate yourself, and support your shipmates. Most importantly know you are not alone." If you are in an abusive relationship, contact Military OneSource at 1-800-342-9647. You may also contact the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-7233 or 1800-787-3224 (TTY). OCONUS personnel can seek assistance from the Americans Overseas Domestic Violence Crisis Center at 1-866-USWOMEN (879-6636). You can also reach the Fleet and Family Support Center Naples office at DSN 6296372 or Commercial +39-081-811-6372.
In the event of an emergency or to report a crime, please call the Emergency Dispatch Center at 081-568-4911 or 5911.(On-Base Dial 9-1-1) For non-emergency assistance, call 081-568-5638.
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HUMAN RESOURCES OFFICE (HRO) 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 NOTE: CONUS hires currently residing in the Naples/Gaeta commuting areas MUST apply through USAJOBS in order to receive consideration. CLOSING NOV. 20 IT Specialist (PLCYPLN/SYSADMIN), GS-2210-12, ANN#EUR15967386-KB, Full Time Permanent IT Specialist (INFOSEC/PLCYPLN), GS-2210-13, ANN#EUR15966563-KB, Full Time Permanent IT Specialist (PLCYPLN/INET), GS-2210-13, ANN#EUR15-964901KB, Full Time Permanent Regional Fleet and Family Support Program Director, GS0101-14, ANN#EUR15-942544-KB, Full Time Permanent Management Analyst, GS-034312, ANN#EUR15-973080-EG, Full Time Permanent Management Analyst, GS-034313, ANN#EUR15-972190-EG, Full Time Permanent
LOCAL NATIONAL (LN) POSITIONS CLOSING NOV. 27 Store Worker, UC-6914-08, (Multiple Position), ANN#LKUDJO971104-AV, Part Time Temporary Financial Management Analyst, UA-0501-01, ANN#EUR15966604KB, Full Time Permanent "If you have any questions, contact the front desk at 626-5409 or 081568-5409. You can also contact the HRO Naples helpdesk at: http:// cnic.navy.mil/Europe/About/Jobs/ AboutWorkingHere/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 0800 to 0900. 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 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. NOV. 3.
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 reach us at 081-568-4164/2505/5612. The applications may be emailed to CNREURAFSWA_NRBO_N9_Personn el@eu.navy.mil.
NSA NAPLES US NAF POSITIONS Recreation Aid, NF-0189-01 ANN #15-016 flexible, Bowling Center, Support Site. Job Summary: Provides oversight of activities and necessary services to authorized patrons. Closing date: Open Until Filled 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 eighteen years in a Child and Youth Program setting Performs routine, day-to-day care of infants and children ranging from 6weeks to 5 years old. Assembles of gathers materials and equipment necessary to execute School Age Care for children ranging from 6 years old to 9 years old, School-Age Care Pre-Teen for children ranging from 10 years old to 12 years old, Teen Center Program for children ranging from 13 years old to 18 years old. 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 eighteen years in a Child and Youth Program setting Performs routine, day-to-day care of infants and children ranging from 6weeks to 5 years old. Assembles of gathers materials and equipment necessary to execute School Age Care for children ranging from 6 years old to 9 years old, School-Age Care Pre-Teen for children ranging from 10 years old to 12 years old, Teen Center Program for children ranging from 13 years old to 18 years old. Receives and releases children to/from authorized parents, guidance. Closing date: Open Until Filled Education Technician (Leader), CY-1702-II, ANN#14-143, 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 6 weeks to 18 years in one or more CY programs. This includes the provision of guidance, assistance, and mentoring for the CY Program Assistants. Closing date: Open Until Filled Recreation Aid, NF-0189-01, ANN#15-002R, flexible, Fitness Branch, Capodichino/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. 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 Recreation Aid, NF-0189-01, ANN#15-022, flexible, MWR ITT Division, Naples, Italy. Job Summary. Provides customer service and disseminate travel & tour information to patrons and sells tickets. Closing date: Open Until Filled Bartender, NA-7405-05, ANN#15027, flexible part time, Bowling Center, Support Site. Job Summary: Prepares and serves all types of alcoholic and nonalcoholic beverage from a full service bar. Closing date: Open Until Filled. Recreation Assistant, NF-018901/02, ANN # 15-035 flexible, Fleet & Family Readiness Center, Gaeta, Italy. Job Summary: Serves as a primary front line customer service representative of the overall program as such, must continually present information in a high professional and customer friendly style. Closing date: Open Until Filled.
NEX EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES Gricignano, Building 2091-B Call 081-813-5252/5253/5254 / DSN: 629-4774 Hours: Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. For a current list of U.S. vacancies and the on-line application please visit our website at: 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.
U.S. NAF POSITIONS AVAILABLE GRICIGNANO MAIN STORE Ann#14000013 Sales Clerk/CL/ NF-01/FLEX - Open until filled Pay Rate: $8.00-$9.50. Job Summary: Responsible for selling general merchandise to customers and ensuring merchandise is properly stocked and displayed for the Cosmetics, Health & Personal Care, Sporting Goods, Garden, Christmas Shop, Pets, and Cough and Cold departments. Ann#14000014 Cashier Checker/ CC/NF-01/FLEX – Open Until Filled - Pay Rate: $8.00-$9.50. Job Summary: Associates engaged in the operation of cash registers to record sales in retail checkout areas. Ann#14000015 Sales Clerk/HL/ NF-01/FLEX - Open Until Filled Pay Rate: $8.00-$9.50. Job Summary: Responsible for selling general merchandise to customers and ensuring merchandise is properly stocked and available.
Ann#14000019 Sales Clerk/SL/ NF-01/FLEX PT - Open Until Filled - Pay Rate: $8.00-$9.50. Job Summary: Responsible for selling general merchandise to customers and ensuring merchandise is properly stocked and displayed for the Jewelry, Men’s, Ladies, Shoes, Cosmetics, Handbags, and Children’s departments. Ann# 140005GD Cashier Checker/CC/NF-01/FLEX FT Open Until Filled - Pay Rate: $8.00$9.50 Job Summary: Associates engaged in the operation of cash registers to record sales in retail checkout areas. Note: Seasonal through Feb2015. Ann# 1400022V Customer Service Clerk/CS/NF-02/FLEX - Open Until Filled - Pay Rate: $9.00 $11.00. Job Summary: Performs a variety of customer service duties including special orders, foreign currency exchange, Western Union, merchandise returns, gas sales, layaways, etc. Ann#1400029V Security Guard/ 52/NF-01/FLEX - Open Until Filled - Pay Rate: $9-$11.00. Job Summary: Ensures enforcement of security measures; conducts inspections; prepares reports concerning security related incidents, etc. Ann#140000A9 Store Worker/ CL/NA-02/FLEX - Open Until Filled - Pay Rate: $10.34. Job Summary: Performs various duties including loading/unloading merchandise, verifying type and quantities; prepares merchandise for stocking and stocks shelves; assists in conducting periodic inventories; assists customers. Ann#140000 GM LP/Safety Investigators Asst. (Trainee)/52/NF-01/ FLEX FT - Pay Rate: $10.00$12.00. 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. (POTENTIAL JOB PROGRESSION) Ann#140000LT Store Worker/ CS/NA-02/FLEX – Open Until Filled - Pay Rate: $10.34. Job Summary: Performs various duties including loading/unloading merchandise, verifying type and
quantities; prepares merchandise for stocking and stocks shelves; assists in conducting periodic inventories; assists customers. EARTH AND VINE SHOP Ann#1400046T Sales Clerk/PS/ NF-01/FLEX – Open Until Filled – Pay Rate: $8.00 - $9.50. 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. GRICIGNANO MINIMART Ann#140001KG Sales Clerk/MM /NF-01/ FLEX - Open until filled Pay Rate: $8.00-$9.50. Job Summary: Responsible for selling general merchandise to customers and ensuring merchandise is properly stocked and available. CAPODICHINO NEXMART Ann#140001HE Sales Clerk/MM /NF-01/ FLEX – Open until filled Pay Rate: $8.00-$9.50. Job Summary: Responsible for selling general merchandise to customers and ensuring merchandise is properly stocked and available. ROME EMBASSY MINIMART Ann# 140005E7 Sales Clerk/MM /NF-01/ FLEX – Open Until Filled - ONE VACANCY $8.00-$9.50. Job Summary: Responsible for selling general merchandise to customers and ensuring merchandise is properly stocked and available. EUROPE DISTRICT ADMIN Ann#1400053R Procurement Assistant/H9/RFT- ONE VACANCYOpen Until Filled - Pay Rate: $10.00 Job Summary: Assists buyers in planning merchandise programs; reviews and updates stock assortment; places purchase orders; prepares advertising; disseminates merchandising information; initiates retail price changes; merchandise transfers. Develops and analyzes sales data; follows up on shipment problems; coordinates promotional events. Pay will increase to $11.00 after 6 mos. successful performance.