Panorama Oct. 17, 2014

59th year, NO. 39

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Bataan Sailors, Marines Complete Successful Port Visit to Naples

Friday, OctOber 17, 2014

W hat ’ s I nsIde

A Weekend of Architecture and History in Hamburg Pages 4-5

USS Cole Conducts Remembrance Ceremony Page 7

Sailors and Marines tour Rome while on a liberty port visit to Naples, Italy. The Bataan Amphibious Ready Group is on a scheduled deployment supporting maritime security operations, providing crisis response capability and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of operations. See Story on page 6. (Photo by MC1 Julie Matyascik)

U.S. Navy Establishes New Base in Romania Sailors attend the Navy Support Facility (NSF) Deveselu, Romania establishment ceremony on Oct. 10. NSF Deveselu, formerly an unused Romanian airfield, is the first U.S. Navy base established since Naval Station Everett in 1987. The installation, scheduled to be operational next year, will be part of NATO's Ballistic Missile Defense (BMD) system. The land-based BMD system is similar to that of U.S. Navy Aegis-capable guidedmissile destroyers and cruisers. Story on Page 10. (Photo by Lt. j.g. Alexander Perrien)

Sara Spiga Brings Krav Maga to NSA Naples Page 12

Weekly Crime Report Review what happened between Oct. 8 and Oct. 14.

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Captain’s Corner

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Base Notes

Increased Force Protection Measures

By Capt. Doug Carpenter NSA Naples Commanding Officer

This week we increased our force protection posture in Naples and also throughout the entire U.S. European Command area of responsibility. This is an important part of our commitment to ensure the safety and security of our community. I ask that everyone remains vigilant and aware of their surroundings. Remember S5I, if you See Something Suspicious, Say Something Immediately!

Thank you for your patience and understanding while coming through the gates and for complying with our security personnel’s instructions.

We had some sad news this week with the passing of Anna Acciarino. She was a wonderful and dedicated Italian employee in our Tax-Free office.

Anna was with us since 2001 and will be dearly missed. I thank the community for the outpouring of concern for her family and her coworkers.

For all U.S. personnel, there are only 2 more weeks until the Nov. 4 general election and I encourage you to visit FVAP.gov and register. If you requested, but haven’t received your state ballot, use the Federal Write-In Absentee Ballot as your back-up. The online assistant at FVAP.gov will pre-populate your ballot with candidate lists depending on your Congressional District. To begin, just select your state from the drop-down at FVAP.gov and then select get my ballot. Mail delivery times vary and it may take longer than expected for your ballot to get to your state. The Military Postal Service Agency provides free expedited ballot delivery and ballot tracking for service members and their families. They will place the Label 11- DOD on your ballot envelope and you can then go to www.usps.com to track the status of your ballot en route to your local election office. For further assistance, contact your command Voting Assistance Officer or call the installations Voting Assistance Officer, Lt. Navarro, at 081-568-6893. You can also send an email to vote.naples@navy.mil.

We have a busy night planned for Halloween this year and I know a lot of parents and kids are looking forward to trick or treating at the Support Site and MWR’s Spooktacular event. We encourage all of our Housing residents to set up outside the doors of your building, or just inside if the weather doesn’t cooperate. This will help keep kids safe and not force them to trek up and down a lot of stairs in their costumes. We don't want any falls while the kids are out trying to have a good time. Please ensure we secure trick or treating in Housing by 2100 to be respectful of our neighbors.

Spooktacular is sure to be a great time and I heard we had a few thousand visitors at last year’s event. We’ll have a hayride, a maze, music, plenty of food vendors and some fun contests. Also, our Seabees will once again be building their renowned haunted house. So come out and check out all the different groups and organizations at their trick or treating booths, get some free candy and have a great time.

A little sooner than Halloween is Tuesday’s Town Hall meeting at the Support Site movie theater. I'll pass along current updates relevant to the community and I look forward to answering any questions you might have.

The Town Hall begins at 6 p.m. and is for all personnel and families assigned to the Naples area.

The holiday season is right around the corner and I encourage everyone to take advantage of the many opportunities we have to travel. Be smart and use common sense risk management before each trip. Plan them out ahead of time if possible and always utilize a designated driver or public transportation if you're going to drink.

The U.S. European Command area of responsibility force protection condition will be raised through the afternoon of Friday, Oct. 17. This elevated posture is not in response to a specific threat, but is due to force protection concerns throughout the EUCOM area of responsibility. EUCOM has taken this step based on our firm commitment to make every possible effort to ensure the safety and security of our personnel. In addition to this demonstration and validation of force protection measures, it is vital that every member of our European community remain vigilant and aware, and report suspicious activity to local officials.

2014 Military Mail Holiday Mailing Dates Here are the recommended mail-by dates for ‘best chance’ delivery prior to Dec. 25 as published by the U.S. Postal Service and the Military Postal Service Agency.

Insurance is strongly suggested on all holiday packages.

Community members are asked to ensure boxes are clearly addressed and free of markings. All outgoing mail requires a custom declaration form and packages are prohibited from containing items such as wine, counterfeit goods and other restricted items. A full list can be found at www.usps.com/ship/can-you-ship-it.htm.

Bicycles and Strollers Collected from Housing Unlabeled bicycles and strollers collected from Support Site Housing from April to September are in the MWR Warehouse parking lot, located between the carwash and the POV lot. If community members feel their item was mistakenly taken or would like to reclaim it, they can visit the parking lot to see if it is there. If located, please contact Housing’s Peter Parillo at DSN 629-4287 or 081-811-4287 to reclaim the bicycles or strollers taken during the periodic collections.

The ongoing effort helps clear away objects that may have been left by previous residents or otherwise abandoned. The items not reclaimed will be fixed before being donated to a charity organization.

AFN Conducting Streaming Survey – Help Shape the Future of AFN American Forces Network (AFN) is asking for your help to shape the future of how they deliver entertainment, news and sports programming to their audience. AFN is now in the exploratory stage of also delivering programming to its audience via streaming and on-demand services. They need to know what you would like to see and how you would like to get it. Go to www.MyAFN.net and click on “AFN Streaming Survey” to take part or visit www.surveymonkey.com/s/ afnstream. The survey takes about five minutes and will have long-term impacts on how AFN will continue to bring a ‘touch of home’ to its audience.

Morale, Welfare and Recreation (MWR) Information, Tickets and Tours (ITT) is undergoing a change of websites. The new site is www.naplesmwr.org and will soon have general information posted. It is scheduled to be fully functioning and allow online payments in the coming weeks. Until the new site is up and fully functional, please visit the Support Site or Capodichino ITT offices or call them at 081-811-7909 or 081-568-4330.

Adoption Awareness Fair The Fleet and Family Support Center will be hosting an Adoption Awareness Fair on Friday, Nov. 21. The fair will take place in the Support Site Fellowship Hall from 9 to 11 a.m. Five families are being sought out to participate in a videography project to share their adoption stories with our community. FFSC is looking for interested participants that are in the process, have completed the process or are just

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Support Site Recycling Coordination Lt. John Sowers is the recycling coordinator for the Support Site and will be working with residents, the lease holder, and the garbage collection company to improve the recycling and waste collection program at the Support Site. The walled-in areas in the parking lot beside the North Park soccer fields and beside the South Park softball field are not trash collection areas and have been marked off. These two areas are no longer designated pick-up points, so refrain from leaving waste in them. If community members have suggestions or feedback on improving the base recycling program, please contact Lt. Sowers at DSN: 629-4431.

Now – Nov. 14: Capodichino Parking Garage Pressure Washing Contractors are performing deep cleaning pressure washing of the east and west parking garages on Capodichino until Nov. 14. Each floor will take approximately two days to complete. The schedule is posted at the parking garage and each level will have signs in advance of the scheduled cleaning. No parking is allowed in sections having work done on them. Traffic flow in the parking garages will not be interrupted or impacted.

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Now-Dec. 15: Winter Youth Basketball Registration Registration for Winter Youth Basketball Season is now open and runs through Dec. 15 for youth ages five and above.

The cost is $60 per first child with a 20 percent discount for additional siblings. The season runs January to March and will be held at the Support Site. Register at the Youth Center or the Child Development Centers on weekdays from 6 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Must provide valid proof of age, registration and CYP forms, as well as the PAYS online training certificate (mandatory for one parent in each household). Call Youth Sports at DSN 629-4729 or the Youth Center at DSN 6294722 for more details.

Oct. 17: Pizza Festival 2014 Enjoy a true Neapolitan pizza served hot out of the oven, right on the Support Site. The WRA (the Italian employees’ welfare association) brings pizza ovens, Neapolitan folkloric entertainment, and a bounce house to the Village Forum Square on Friday, Oct. 17 from 4 to 9 p.m. This event is open to all personnel with base access. Admission is free and food will be available for purchase. Both euro and dollars will be accepted. For more information, contact the WRA at 331652-0110.

Oct. 20-24: Get Golf Ready in 5 Days If you don’t know how to golf, this class is what you need to learn the fundamentals of the game. The five-day course costs $99 per student and is open to anyone 16 years or older.

There is a 10 a.m. session or a 5 p.m. session available. For more information, call 081-526-4296.

Oct. 21: Town Hall Meeting with Capt. Doug Carpenter Capt. Doug Carpenter, commanding officer of NSA Naples, will host a Town Hall meeting for all personnel and families assigned to the Naples area on Tuesday, Oct. 21. It will be held at the Reel Times 2 Theater on Support Site at 6 p.m.

There will be a short presentation on topics and then time for a question-and-answer session. Any questions for the Town Hall can also be directed to the Public Affairs office at DSN 626-5912 or messaged to the NSA Naples Facebook page at www.facebook.com/NSANaples.

Oct. 22-23: Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training The Chaplains Religious Enrichment Development Operation (CREDO) team from Navy Region Europe, Africa, Southwest Asia 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 Support Site Fellowship Hall, Oct. 22-23. To register or for more information, please contact CREDO staff at DSN 626-5255, 081-568-5255 or by email at CREDO@eu.navy.mil. Interested personnel can also view www.facebook.com/CREDO.EU for more information on other upcoming retreats and workshops.

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Oct. 23: USO Single Sailor BBQ at the MWR Liberty Center Single and unaccompanied service members are invited to join the USO at the MWR Liberty Center for a free barbecue event on Thursday, Oct. 23. The free event is scheduled to take place from 5:30 to 8 p.m. will feature sizzling meats, homemade pasta dishes, delicious sides and mouthwatering desserts. There will also be challenging trivia games and prizes for everyone! For more information, contact the USO at DSN: 626-5713.

Oct. 24: USO Open Mic Night Area sailors are invited to join the USO at the Old Towne Pub at Capodichino for the monthly Open Mic Night. The event starts at 8:30 p.m. and all singers, poets, comedians, musicians and entertainers are wanted for another successful evening of fun together on the stage. For more information, please contact the USO at DSN: 626-5713.

Oct. 25: AFN Recording Holiday Messages for Your Hometown In conjunction with the Hometown News Holiday Greetings Program, AFN Naples will be set up outside the Support Site NEX on Saturday, Oct. 25 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Your holiday greeting will be provided to commercial television and radio stations that broadcast in your hometown.

Please have your hometown’s zip code available for AFN to properly market the message. The program is available to active duty and retired service members, their families as well as Department of Defense employees. Family members and civilians should dress appropriately and all service members must be in uniform. For more information, please call AFN at DSN 629-6906 or 081-811-6906.

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Oct. 25: Annual 5K Zombie Fun Run at Carney Park Run your way through obstacles and dodge zombies without losing all your life lines (flags) at the Annual 5K Zombie Fun Run on Saturday, Oct. 25. The run will be held at Carney Park at 5:30 p.m. and is open to all ages. Packet pickup and registration begins at 4 p.m. Pre-register at the Support Site Youth Center and get a discount on the fee through Oct. 10 with a cost of $13 for adults and $8 for youth under 17 years. After that the cost will be $15 for adults and $10 for youth until Oct. 24. Last-minute registrations will also be taken on the day of the event at a cost of $15 for all ages. Participants will receive a zombie run T-shirt and a survival or infected participation medal. Volunteers are needed for zombies and make-up artists. Call Youth Sports at DSN: 629-4729 or 081-811-4729 for more details.

Oct. 25: Rafting with NOR Center The Navy Outdoor Recreation center is offering the chance to get your feet wet on a Class I + / II+ whitewater river rafting trip. The trip is on Saturday, Oct. 25 and is suitable for ages 12 and older. Transportation, guide and all equipment is included in the price of 49 euro for adults and 39 euro for ages 12-14. There is a minimum of seven people required and the deadline to register is Oct. 20. For more information, call the Support Site NOR Center at DSN 629-4947.

Oct. 28: Mark Willis Free Show All ages are invited to an evening of great country music at the Support Site Central Park on Tuesday, Oct. 28. There will be a pre-show at 5 p.m. and Mark Willis is scheduled to be on stage at 6 p.m. for his free concert. Enjoy food and beverages on sale during the show. In case of inclement weather, the show will be held at the Naples High School gym. For more information, please call DSN 626-4898 or 081-568-4898.

Italian News Briefs

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Compiled by Teresa Merola

Illegal Breeders Brought to Heel An illegal breeding kennel on a farm near Bacoli, Naples, was seized by police on Tuesday. Many dogs, protected turtles and other animals were found living in appalling conditions. Expensive breeds such as Yorkshire terriers, Chihuahuas, Doberman Pinschers, and even five Neapolitan Mastiffs, some of them blind, were jammed into rabbit hutches without being able to move or drink. The farmer, his wife and two children will be charged with animal abuse, illegal breeding and selling of animals, possession of protected animals, sanitation and hygiene violations.

Severe Flooding Strikes Northern Italy Torrential rains, high winds and floods hit Northern Italy last weekend and continued to wreak havoc on Wednesday.

More than 180mm of rain was recorded in Genoa, Liguria region, with more than a month’s worth of rain, causing the river Bisagno to break its banks. The destructive floods caused the death of a man and millions of euros in damage. Residents were angered that no alarm was raised and at the government’s failure to build flood safety measures, especially in light of the 2011 disaster, when seven people lost their lives, and 35 million euros set aside for flood-prevention work disaster were not spent because of legal wrangling and bureaucracy. The government has announced the release of 95 million euros for flood protection work on the Bisagno River.

Many volunteers, known as “mud angels," have been worked to clear up the mud in the flood-hit city. The emergency alert was lifted Tuesday morning following a let-up in the torrential rainfall that caused millions of euros in flood damage. Parma, Emilia Romagna region, suffered severe flooding at the same time as Genoa. The Baganza River broke its banks and left part of Parma buried in mud. More than 30,000 Italian prosciutti were swept away in dirty flood water which also threat-

ened crops, a farm group announced. Torrential rains and flooding also hit hard in Maremma, Tuscany, where two sisters died when their car was swept away after the Elsa River burst its banks. Residents in the town of Orbetello were alerted via text message and asked to move to the upper floors of their houses; other residents living in high-risk areas were evacuated. Meanwhile, northeastern Italy was hit by heavy rains and a woman was killed after a landslide destroyed her house in the province of Trieste.

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VOLUNTEERS NEEDED 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@naplesboosterclub.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 081-811-6372 or email FFSCNSANaplesItaly@eu.navy.mil.

CLUB BEYOND is searching for volunteers to serve as Adult Leaders. Leaders assist in planning, setup and conducting small group meetings with students in grades 7 through 12. Leadership training lasts a month. If interested, please contact Arturo Paulino at apaulino@clubbeyond.org for an appointment.

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 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.

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Village Celebrates Centenarians Montemaggiore Belsito, a village near Palermo, held a special celebration to honor nine centenarians, whose ages ranged from 100 to 102. The secrets to longevity in this town of just 3,500 residents have been credited to fresh air, the beautiful environment and natural spring waters. The oldest living person in Europe is a woman from Verbania, in Piedmont region who will turn 115 in late November.

Raiders of the Lost Art Special art police recovered about 15 million euros stolen art including the historic Pantheon by Pannini and the Lamentation by Giovanni Battista Caracciolo, known as Il Battistello. The Pannini was recovered from a bank vault and the Lamentation from an antique shop in Cagliari, Sardinia. Carabinieri also discovered two sarcophagi dating from the first and third centuries A.D. The Lamentation painting was stolen in 1980 from D’Avala Castello of Valva, near Salerno and investigations is ongoing into how it ended up in the Cagliari dealer. The Pannini was traced through Switzerland after it had disappeared during restoration.

More than 1,300 archaeological art works were recovered and many of them will be returned to the owners, the Carabinieri said.

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In Memoriam: Anna Acciarino anna acciarino, age 37, passed away during the night of Oct. 10, 2014. acciarino began working at U.s. naval support activity naples in 2001. she transferred to the tax-Free administration Office from the navy Gateway Inns and suites in 2006 and was a hardworking and dedicated employee. she was a wise, gracious and caring person whose positive attitude reflected upon all those around her. she was a happy, fun-loving person who was always able to bring a smile to your face. a funeral was held at Chiesa del Buon Consiglio in Capodimonte on Wednesday. acciarino is survived by her husband of seven years and their two children. she will be dearly missed and lovingly remembered.

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A Weekend of Architecture and History in Hamburg

hamburg’s Rathaus (City hall) was built in 1886 and is one of the finest pieces of architecture in town.

The Speicherstadt (Warehouse City) was built between the 1880s and 1927. Many of the old warehouses have been converted into museums and attractions.

Story and photos by MC1 David R. Krigbaum

Art Nouveau and other turn of the century construction abound in hamburg, even though much had to be rebuilt after World War II.

There is a sense of history gained walking the streets of Hamburg. Art Nouveau buildings still line many boulevards, the churches can be downright medieval and even places completely destroyed in the World War II bombings were rebuilt exactly as they had been, reinforcing the feeling that Hamburg found its style a long time ago and has worked hard to keep it.

That’s what drew me to the Free and Hanseatic City of Hamburg in the first place. Established in 1189 A.D. as a Holy Roman Imperial Free city and one of the principal cities of the Hanseatic League which dominated North and Baltic Sea trade for centuries, Hamburg has centuries of history behind it. Practically recreating itself at the end of the nineteenth century the town has blocks of warehouses, apartments and other

buildings in the popular styles of that day and it feels like that’s still the mainstay ‘traditional’ architecture of Hamburg today.

The finest piece of architecture in town is undoubtedly the Rathaus (City Hall). At a glance the massive Neo-classical hall is very ornate and beautiful, the basic design is symmetric but looking longer and more closely reveals layers of small, unique details throughout.

The surrounding neighborhood is also full of characterful buildings from around the turn of the century and includes two very old churches, St. Jacobi (St. James) and St. Petri (St. Peter’s).

Originally built hundreds of years ago and rebuilt several times since, they’re grandly scaled with high spires that made the medieval peasants look towards the heavens whether they wanted to or not. Besides St. Petri, the Hulbe-Haus is a quirky place worth a moment to appreciate its oddball decoration and fanciful design. Another

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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.

Rickmer Rickmers is an 1896 steel-hulled bark turned museum at Landungsbrucken. standout is the Hauptbahnhof (Central Train Station) with its combination of Art Nouveau and Neo-classical elements.

The Landungsbrücken, or St. Pauli Piers, on the Elbe River-front is one of the main tourist thoroughfares and where I spent a good deal of my trip.

Landungsbrücken is a reconstruction of the pier’s early 1900s shipping station but now houses souvenir shops and restaurants such as the Hard Rock Café and Blockbrau, which brews its own brand of Munich-style wheat beer in the restaurant. Home to numerous street performers and the constant flow of travelers coming and going from river tour boats makes Landungsbrücken a lively place.

Shipping has been a defining feature of Hamburg since the beginning, so it’s fitting that it has two preserved cargo ships as museums, the Rickmer Rickmers at Landungsbrücken and the nearby Cap San Diego. Rickmer Rickmers is an 1890’s steel hulled tall ship and the Cap is from the 1960s, the contrast of the two showing how far shipping technology had advanced in 60 years. Down the waterfront from those two is a Soviet Tango-class attack submarine, U-434. Though it has nothing to do with Hamburg it was still fun to crawl around a submarine that was an enemy vessel when I was born.

Hamburg has few view-obstructing skyscrapers and the church towers still dominate the skyline as they have since there was a Hamburg. This makes the tower of Hauptekirche St. Michaelis (St. Michael’s), or “Der Michel,” the best place to take in the city view from on high. The church’s tower is one of Hamburg’s landmarks and is hard to truly appreciate it in its scale. The tower is 132 meters (433 feet) tall but from the ground didn’t feel that towering because the entire church is massively proportioned making it appear almost “normally” sized until you realize the doors are over twenty feet high and the railing on the tower’s cupola is much taller than a man.

In the Speicherstadt (Warehouse City) I came for the architecture, but stayed for the museums. Speicherstadt is the old warehouse district and is entirely composed of brick warehouses built between the 1880s and 1927

• Oct 20, Employment Opportunities in Naples, Mon, 2 p.m. to 4 p.m., Support Site FFSC • Oct 20 – 24, Transition GPS Workshop: Pre-Retirement, Mon – Fri, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Support Site FFSC • Oct 20, Wine and Cheese Tasting, Mon, 11:30 to 1:30 p.m., (Carpool – Meeting Point is inside Support Site TLA Lobby) • Oct 21, Relaxation Techniques for Labor & Delivery, Tue, 2:30 p.m. to 4 p.m., Support Site FFSC (1 of 2 Sessions) • Oct 21, Easy Italian, Tue, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., Support Site FFSC (3 of 3) • Oct 22, Real Estate Investing for Beginners, Wed, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., Support Site FFSC • Oct 23, Ombudsman Assembly Meeting, Thu, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., Support Site FFSC • Oct 23, Consumer Awareness, Thu, 12 p.m. to 3 p.m., Support Site FFSC • Oct 24, Nurturing Touch child & Infant Massage, Fri, 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m., Support Site FFSC • Oct 27, Make an Italian Dessert, Mon, 11: a.m. to 1 p.m., (Carpool – Meeting Point is inside Support Site TLA Lobby) Note: Cost is Euro 6,00 to be paid at the store. Requires prior purchase of 2 E1 bus tickets at NEX Coffee Shop • Oct 27, Home Buying, Mon, 1 p.m. to 3 p.m., Support Site FFSC • Oct 27-31, S.A.P.R. Victim Advocate Training, Mon – Fri, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Support Site FFSC • Oct 28, Relaxation Techniques for Labor and Delivery, Tue, 2:30 p.m. to 4 p.m., Support Site FFSC • Oct 30, S.A.P.R. Command Liaison Training, Thu, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Support Site FFSC • Oct 31, Botanical Gardens, Fri, 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., (Leaves from Capo – Meeting Point is at McDonald’s Café next to Naples airport)

Energy Conservation Energy Action Month From the NSA Naples Energy Management Team

October marks Energy Action Month. This month is designed to promote energy- and water-conservation practices throughout the Federal government.

The goal is to not only raise awareness but also take action by showing the Federal government will play an important role as the nation shifts toward more clean energy.

Federal employees have the power to make the transition to clean energy a reality.

Crime Report for Oct. 8 - 14 From the NSA Naples Command Investigative Division and NCIS St. Michael’s Cathedral was built in 1786 and has a grand view from its bell tower. along riverside canals. Many of the warehouses are still used for storage, most noticeably by Speicherstadt’s many Oriental rug merchants but many have become museums and amusements but maintain their original exteriors. Most of the museums are small and very focused, such as the Speicherstadt Museum and Spice Museum, except for the International Maritime Museum which encompasses

an entire warehouse full of artifacts, maritime art and models on everything related to ships and the men who sail them. Visiting Hamburg museums gave me a greater appreciation for the conveniences of our modern world as I learned Hamburg was heavily involved with importing expensive and exotic spices like cane sugar and black pepper; luxury items you’ve probably never tried.

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Sailors and Marines assigned to amphibious assault ship USS America (LhA 6) man the rails as they "bring the ship to life" during America's commissioning ceremony. America is the first ship of its class and the fourth to bear the name. It replaces the Tarawa-class of amphibious assault ships as the next generation "big-deck" amphibious assault ship and is optimized for aviation and capable of supporting current and future aircraft such as the MV-22 Osprey and F-35B Joint Strike Fighter. (Photo by MC1 Vladimir Ramos)

USS America Joins the Fleet

By MC1 John Scorza, USS America (LHA 6) Public Affairs

USS America (LHA 6), the Navy's newest and most technologically advanced amphibious assault ship, was commissioned during a formal ceremony at Pier 30/32 during San Francisco Fleet Week, Oct. 11.

More than 8,000 friends, family members and invited guests gathered in front of the ship to witness its introduction to the fleet.

During the ceremony, Adm. Harry B. Harris, commander, U.S. Pacific Fleet, commended the crew for their performance during acceptance trials and sailing around South America. He said because conflict and crisis can arise at any time, warships like America will be needed as the nation conducts its strategic rebalance to the Pacific.

At the conclusion of his remarks, Harris introduced Secretary of the Navy the Honorable Ray Mabus, who spoke of the importance of having a ship named America join the fleet. “This ship, forged in a shipyard in my home state of Mississippi, with components and systems and parts manufactured all across this great country, is a symbol of the long and historic links between the citizens of this country and our Navy and Marine Corps who defend them," Mabus said. "Having a ship named the America, sailing the world's oceans, defending freedom and peace and helping those in need, as we have for more than two centuries, is crucial to America and to our Navy and Marine Corps."

Following Mabus' remarks, in a time-honored Navy tradition, Mrs. Lynne Pace, ship sponsor and wife of retired U.S. Marine Corps Gen. Peter Pace, former chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, gave the order, "Man our ship and bring her to life!"

The crew responded by saying "Aye, aye, ma'am" and began running toward the brow to man the ship as the Navy Band Southwest played "Anchors Aweigh." Crew members took their places, side-byside, manning the rails as the ship's systems came online.

Radars, weapon systems, and other parts of the ship began moving to symbolize the ship "coming to life."

After the crew manned the rails, Capt. Robert A. Hall Jr., commanding officer of USS America, stepped forward to deliver his remarks.

"To the crew of USS America, as plankowners we've been granted awesome responsibility and great privilege to send America out to sea on the right course," Hall said.

"You've worked extremely hard thus far to get her to this point, performing extraordinarily on our maiden voyage around South America. I thank you for that incredible effort, and I'll tell you, it's just the beginning."

Hall said the ship is named after the greatest country on Earth and spoke of the legacy America will carry forward.

"It's only the greatest country because it values everyone's contributions," said Hall. "It takes every one of us doing our part, working together, dedicating ourselves to preserving the ideals of freedom and democracy that make this country great."

America is the first ship of its class and the fourth ship named "America." The first America was originally a racing schooner launched in 1851 and served in the Navy until 1873 before returning to civilian life. In 1921, she was presented to the Navy for preservation as a relic and remained at the U.S. Naval Academy until being scrapped in 1945. The second America transported troops during World War I. The third ship to bear the name was a Kitty-Hawk class aircraft carrier, CV 66, which supported operations from the Vietnam War through Operation Desert Storm.

America weighs 44,971-tons, is 844 feet in length and has an overall beam of 106 feet. It's equipped with a fuel-efficient, hybrid electric propulsion system, the same built for USS Makin Island (LHD 8), which is an energy initiative designed to give the ship the benefit of increased range, endurance, and time on station, enhancing its combat capability. It also provides greater flexibility in scheduling refueling and reduces maintenance costs.

The ship is optimized for aviation and will be capable of supporting current and future aircraft, such as the tilt-rotor MV-22 Osprey and F35B Joint Strike Fighter. It was designed with additional aviation

spaces and provides increased aviation capacity, including an enlarged hangar deck, the realignment and expansion of aviation maintenance facilities which provide a significant increase in available stowage for parts and support equipment, and increased aviation fuel capacity.

For more news from Pre-Commissioning Unit America (LHA 6), visit www.navy.mil/local/lha6/.

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bataan Sailors, Marines complete Successful Port Visit to Naples

By MCSN Michael Fiorillo, USS Bataan Public Affairs

Sailors and Marines from amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5) departed Naples, Italy, Oct. 14, following a scheduled port visit.

This port visit served to continue U.S. 6th Fleet efforts to build global maritime partnerships with European nations and improve maritime safety and security. Bataan conducted this port visit as part of a scheduled deployment to the U.S. 6th fleet area of operations.

Bataan served as the platform for a reception hosted by Adm. Mark Ferguson, commander, U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa, for local Naples distinguished guests and U.S. Embassy officials, Oct. 11.

The event provided Ferguson an opportunity to express his gratitude for Italian support of the U.S. Navy.

"The Bataan, her Sailors and her embarked Marines represent the best and brightest of America," said Adm. Ferguson. "Her visit to this historic city is indicative of how much the United States deeply values our long-standing relationship with Naples, the Campania Region and Italy."

While in Naples, Sailors and Marines participated in two community relations (COMREL) projects. COMRELs enable Sailors and Marines to give back even while deployed. At Franciscan Sisters of the Sacred Hearts, a children's home and pre-school, Sailors and Marines repaired and beautified the playground and interacted with the school children.

Sailors and Marines also helped distribute food at Sisters of Charity Soup Kitchen to people who visited for a daily meal.

"Our Sailors and Marines could have spent their time in Naples shopping, sightseeing, or any-

Cmdr. Dennis Farrell, commanding officer of the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Cole (DDG 67), delivers remarks during a memorial ceremony to honor victims of the Oct. 12, 2000 terrorist attack on the ship. Cole is conducting naval operations in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of responsibility in support of U.S. national security interests in Europe.

(Photo by RP1 Darrell Howell)

USS Cole Conducts Remembrance Ceremony Sailors observe the Castel San'Angelo during a tour of Rome while on a liberty port visit to Naples, Italy. The Bataan Amphibious Ready Group is on a scheduled deployment supporting maritime security operations, providing crisis response capability and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of operations. (Photo by MC1 Julie Matyasci)

where else," said Chaplin Lt. Hardy Owens. "But they chose to serve the community in Naples.

After almost a nine-month deployment and five COMRELs it is always gratifying to serve the host country."

Sailors and Marines also had a chance to explore the sites in Italy through Morale, Welfare, Recreation (MWR) tours to Rome, Pompeii, Capri, and a tour of a Campania vineyard.

"It was fun, exciting and full of history and I would like to return," said Logistics Specialist 2nd Class Raul Bautisa. "My favorite tour was Pompeii. We had great food, saw amazing historic landmarks and had a chance to climb to the top of Mount Vesu-

vius for an amazing view."

Bataan and her crew have been deployed since Feb. 8. During its brief time in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of responsibility, the Bataan's presence will help to strengthen regional maritime partnerships with partner nations and help maintain a safe and secure maritime environment.

U.S. 6th Fleet, headquartered in Naples, Italy, conducts the full spectrum of joint and naval operations, often in concert with allied, joint, and interagency partners, in order to advance U.S. national interests and security and stability in Europe and Africa.

For more news from USS Bataan (LHD 5), visit www.navy.mil/local/ lhd5/.

By From USS Cole (DDG 67) Public Affairs The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Cole (DDG 67) conducted a remembrance ceremony for fallen service members of the October 12, 2000 terrorist attack.

Paraded on the flight deck, the crew stood at attenton as the ceremony began at 11:18 a.m., the exact time when suicide bombers detonated an explosive-laden boat directly against the port side of the ship while refueling in Aden, Yemen. Seventeen Sailors were killed and 37 were wounded as a result of the attacks.

The blast tore a 40-by-60 foot hole in the side of the ship. Sailors fought valiantly for 96 hours, freeing shipmates trapped by twisted wreckage, containing flooding, and restoring engineering systems vital to the ship's survival.

During the memorial ceremony, a 21-gun salute was fired and taps played to honor the 17 Sailors who lost their lives in service to their country. A ceremonial wreath, made by Cole Sailors, was laid off the port side of the ship in memory of the Cole Heroes.

"Today we will honor 17 Shipmates, 17 Heroes. The spirit, honor, and courage represented by these heroes lives in our crew's core values and in our determination to defend our great nation," said Cmdr. Dennis Farrell, commanding officer of USS Cole.

"Our ship will always be linked to the American resolve. My crew stands on the shoulders of our fallen shipmates, and we will never forget them and their families' tremendous sacrifices."

Chief Fire Controlman Andrea Ospina, who joined the Cole in 2002 and helped take the ship out on its first deployment after the attack, spoke as guest speaker during the ceremony. She stressed that it was important to honor their legacy and remember their sacrifice, as Sailors are what makes a ship great.

After the ceremony, the crew gathered on the messdecks where several artifacts of the attack and pictures were displayed for them to pay further homage to those who withstood the attack.

Cole, homeported in Norfolk, Va., is conducting naval operations in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of operations in support of U.S. national security interests in Europe.

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M ORE I NSIDE PAGE …

ONGOING/ON THE HORIZON 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.

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."

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 6262871 or ABH2 Brent Paucke at DSN 626-5382.

NAPOLI NATION FAN CLUB is a group that helps community members attend SSC Napoli soccer games, promotes intercultural relations and provides SSC Napoli information to the community. Membership benefits include SSC 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 2012-13 school year. We are still in need of leaders and co-leaders. Training and support provided. FMI, contact naplesgs@yahoo.com.

FILIPINO-AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF NAPLES, ITALY meets at noon the first Sunday of every month at the Support Site Fellowship Hall. For more information, contact Ron Nacianceno at 081-568-1746 or 335-760-4446. Also check out the group’s Facebook page, Fil-Am Naples.

THE U.S. MILITARY RETIREE ASSOCIATION OF SOUTHERN ITALY (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.

Friday, October 17 4:30 p.m. Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good Very Bad Day, PG 5:30 p.m. The Book of Life, PG 3D 7:45 p.m. No Good Deed, PG-13 8:30 p.m. Fury, R, Premiere Showing Saturday, October 18 3 p.m.

The Book of Life, PG 4 p.m.

Dracula Untold, PG-13 6 p.m.

The Book of Life, PG 3D 7:30 p.m. Gone Girl, R, 8:30 p.m. A Walk among the Tombstones, R, Premiere Showing Sunday, October 19 Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good Very Bad Day, PG 4 p.m.

The Book of Life, PG 6 p.m.

This Is Where I Leave You, R, Premiere Showing 7 p.m.

Fury, R

3 p.m.

Monday, October 20 Closed, No Movies

Upcoming USO Tours Capodichino Office 081-568-5713 Support Site Office 081-811-4903 www.uso.it

Tuesday, October 21 Closed, No Movies

TOURS OPEN TO BOTh U.S. MILITARy AND NATO I.D. CARD hOLDERS

Wednesday, October 22 4:30 p.m. The Book of Life, PG 3D 6 p.m.

As Above, So Below, R, Last Showing 7 p.m.

A Walk Among the Tombstones, R

Oct. 17 Ladies Night Out (Dinner and Dancing) .................................€45 Oct. 18 Vatican and Sistine Chapel...€69

Thursday, October 23 4:30 p.m. No Good Deed, PG-13 6:30 p.m. Dracula Untold, PG-13 7:30 p.m. The Judge, R

WEEKEND TOURS

Friday, October 24 4:30 p.m. The Book of Life, PG 5:30 p.m. Alexander the Terrible, Horrible, No Good Very Bad Day, PG 7:45 p.m. Gone Girl, R 8:30 p.m. The Maze Runner, PG-13, Premiere Showing

Movie Descriptions 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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HE BOXTROLLS, PG, Cast: Ben Kingsley, Toni Collette,Elle Fanning,Isaac Hempstead-Wright, Jared Harris. Animation, 100 min. The Boxtrolls, a community of quirky, mischievous creatures, have lovingly raised an orphaned human boy named Eggs in the amazing cavernous home they've built beneath the streets of Cheesebridge. When the town's villain, Archibald Snatcher, comes up with a plot to get rid of the Boxtrolls, Eggs decides to venture above ground, "into the light," where he meets and teams up with fabulously feisty Winnifred. Together, they devise a daring plan to save Eggs' family.

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URY, R, "NAVY FIRST” 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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HE BOOK OF LIFE, PG, "NAVY FIRST” Cast: Diego Luna, Channing Tatum, Zo Saldana, Ice Cube, Ron Perlman. Animation, 120 min. This film is a vibrant fantasy-adventure, tells the legend of Manolo, a conflicted hero and dreamer who sets off on an epic quest through magical, mythical and wondrous worlds in order to rescue his one true love and defend his village.

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HIS IS WHERE I LEAVE YOU, R Cast: Tina Fey, Jason Bateman, Adam Driver, Rose Byrne, Timothy Olyphant. Comedy, 103 min. The Altman family doesn't get along, and they haven't all been together in years.

But when the patriarch dies, the whole clan is expected to fulfill his final wish and sit Shiva for him for an entire week. Now newly divorced, newly jobless Judd Altman has to travel home to face his dysfunctional family, including his hot-to-trot psychiatrist mom, his sarcastic older brother, his unhappy sister and his too-perfect younger brother in an effort to see if family bonds will prevent them from killing one another.

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WALK AMONG THE TOMBSTONES, R Cast: Liam Neeson, Ruth Wilson, Dan Stevens, Sebastian Roch, Mark Consuelos. Suspense/Thriller, 114 min. Formerly a detective with the NYPD, now a recovering alcoholic haunted by regrets, Matt Scudder has a lot to make up for. When a series of kidnappings targeting the city's worst drug criminals escalates to grisly murder, the circuit's ruthless leader convinces Scudder to find the culprits and bring them to bloody justice. Working as an unlicensed private detective, Matt sees what the police don't see and treads where they most fear to. Operating just outside the law to track down the monsters responsible, Scudder stops just short of becoming one himself.

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USO DAILY TOURS

Oct. 19 Valley of Dead ........................€35 Oct. 25 Olive Oil Tasting and Lunch in Benevento...............................€45

Oct. 18-19 Chianti 9K Wine Trail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .€232 Oct. 30- Nov. 3 Halloween in Transylvania . . . . . . . . . .€869 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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .€843

No Children Under 10 Admitted to R-Rated Movies

LEXANDER AND THE TERRIBLE, HORRIBLE, NO GOOD VERY BAD DAY, PG, "NAVY FIRST” Cast: Steve Carell, Jennifer Garner, Dylan Minnette, Kerris Dorsey, Ed Oxenbould. Suspense/ Thriller, 114 min.

Follows the exploits of 11-year-old Alexander as he experiences the most terrible and horrible day of his young life-a day that begins with gum stuck in his hair, followed by one calamity after another. But when Alexander tells his upbeat family about the misadventures of his disastrous day, he finds little sympathy and begins to wonder if bad things only happen to him. He soon learns that he's not alone when his brother, sister, mom and dad all find themselves living through their own terrible, horrible, no good, very bad day. Anyone who says there is no such thing as a bad day just hasn't had one.

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HE JUDGE, R, "NAVY FIRST” Cast: Vera Farmiga, Robert Downey Jr., Leighton Meester, Ian Nelson, Vincent D' Onofrio. Drama, 141 min. A successful lawyer returns to his hometown for his mother's funeral only to discover that his estranged father, the town's judge, is suspected of murder. He sets out to discover the truth and along the way reconnects with the family he walked away from years before.

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RACULA UNTOLD, PG-13, "NAVY FIRST” Cast: Luke Evans, Sarah Gadon, Diarmaid Murtagh, Dominic Cooper. Action/Adventure 85 min. Explores the origin of Dracula, weaving vampire mythology with the true history of Prince Vlad the Impaler, depicting Dracula as a flawed hero in a tragic love story set in a dark age of magic and war.

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O GOOD DEED, PG-13, Cast: Idris Elba, Taraji P. Henson, Leslie Bibb, Kate del Castillo, Henry Simmons. Suspense/Thriller, 84 min. Terri, a devoted wife and mother of two, lives an ideal life that takes a dramatic turn when her home and children are threatened

by Colin, a charming stranger who smooth-talks his way into her house, claiming car trouble. The unexpected invitation leaves her and her family terrorized and fighting for survival.

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OLPHIN TALE 2, PG, Cast: Harry Connick, Jr, Morgan Freeman, Ashley Judd, Kris Kristofferson, Nathan Gamble. Family, 120 min. It has been several years since young Sawyer Nelson and the dedicated team at the Clearwater Marine Hospital, headed by Dr. Clay Haskett, rescued Winter. With the help of Dr. Cameron McCarthy, who developed a unique prosthetic tail for the injured dolphin, they were able to save her life. Yet their fight is not over. Winter's surrogate mother has passed away, leaving Winter without the only poolmate she has ever known. However, the loss of Panama may have even greater repercussions for Winter, who, according to USDA regulations, cannot be housed alone, as dolphins' social behavior requires them to be paired with other dolphins.

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ONE GIRL, R, "NAVY FIRST” Cast: Ben Affleck, Rosamund Pike, Neil Patrick Harris, Missi Pyle, Kim Dickens. Suspense/Thriller, 145 min. This film unearths the secrets at the heart of a modern marriage. On the occasion of his fifth wedding anniversary, Nick Dunne reports that his beautiful wife, Amy, has gone missing.

Under pressure from the police and a growing media frenzy, Nick's portrait of a blissful union begins to crumble. Soon his lies, deceits and strange behavior have everyone asking the same dark question: Did Nick Dunne kill his wife?

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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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‘Historic’ U.S. Naval Support Facility Established in Romania

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By MC2 Luke B. Meineke, Navy Region Europe, Africa, Southwest Asia Public Affairs

The following blog from Rear Adm. Jack Scorby, commander, Navy Region Europe, Africa, Southwest Asia, touches on the historical significance of the establishment of the Naval Support Facility in Deveselu, Romania, and the assumption of command that comes along with it In the next few days I will travel to Romania to be part of a unique ceremony. I call it unique because military personnel are very familiar with change of command and change of charge ceremonies.

However, on Oct. 10, we will have a ceremony that is a combination of a base establishment and an assumption of command. A base establishment is special because this base will now transition from a construction site to an actual naval support facility and the assumption of command will establish it as a naval command. The honor of being the first commanding officer will soon be handed over to Capt. Bill Garren.

It’s also historical in that the last time a new naval base was established was almost 30 years ago in Everett, Washington. Naval Station Everett began when then Secretary of the Navy, John Lehman, first proposed a New Puget Sound area naval base as part of the strategic homeport concept.

Fast forward to Sept. 17, 2009.

President Obama announced the European Phased Adaptive Approach or “EPAA” in support of ballistic missile defense in Europe.

This initiative underscores and enables deployment capabilities at a pace matched to the threat, and offers Europe an effective defense against short and medium-range ballistic missiles.

Ballistic missile threats to the U.S. and our allies are real and growing. Fortunately, NATO’s capabilities and defenses against these threats are also real and growing. We are working with our allies, like our close friends here in Romania, to increase and adapt our capabilities as the threats to our common interests evolve.

The installation here in Deveselu demonstrates the value of having U.S. forces forward deployed in Europe so that we can quickly support and defend our allies. And this certainly ties into the CNO’s tenets of operating forward and being ready.

Our commitment to the European phased adaptive approach is

Sailors assigned to Naval Mobile Construction Battalion (NMCB) 133 assemble trusses for temporary barracks in support of the Aegis Ashore ballistic missile defense facility in Deveselu. A total of 12 barracks will provide billeting and support spaces for the Aegis Ashore security forces. (Photo by Lt. j.g. Blaine Henning)

ironclad and I look forward to seeing the completion of this site in late 2015 and the completion of a nearly identical site in Poland in 2017. In addition to our new sites, we will also continue to add forward deployed Aegis ships in Europe, to complement the President’s initiatives in support of NATO. With our forward deployed naval forces in Rota, Spain, Deveselu will now render our systems even more robust and increase the level of protection in Europe.

So what does that mean for this base? Naval Support Facility Deveselu will be a crucial component in expanding the effectiveness of NATO’s overall ballistic missile defense system. It will also address the threat posed by short and intermediate range ballistic missiles to U.S., European and allied personnel and assets throughout the region.

U.S., NATO, and European allies stand together to protect our citizens from the very real threat of offensive ballistic missiles. Our defensive partnerships with allies like Romania, Bulgaria, Turkey and Poland, just to name a few, are critical to ensuring regional security.

No single nation can combat global threats alone. We must collectively share information, share experiences, and work together for regional stability.

U.S., NATO, and European allies stand united in maintaining a Eu-

rope that is safe, secure and prosperous. The U.S. values the shared commitment and close cooperation with our NATO allies and partners on countering a range of regional and global threats.

The completion and continued operation of this base will take a concerted effort from both the U.S. and Romania. We have a lot of work ahead of us, but we have the dedicated people needed to accomplish our goal of completing this installation on time.

I want to thank everyone for their hard work and dedication which has made the establishment of Naval Support Facility Deveselu possible.

As always, take care of yourself, take care of your Shipmates and take care of your family!

Commander, Navy Region Europe, Africa, Southwest Asia established Naval Support Facility (NSF) Deveselu Friday, Oct. 10, during an establishment and assumption of command ceremony on base.

NSF Deveselu, formerly a disused Romanian airfield, is the first Navy base to be established since Naval Station Everett in Washington, whose official groundbreaking ceremony was held Nov. 9, 1987.

The installation, scheduled to be operational in 2015, will be part of a NATO's overall ballistic missile defense (BMD) system.

Rear Adm. John Scorby, commander, Navy Region Europe, Africa, Southwest Asia, hosted the ceremony.

"This is a historic occasion because ballistic missile threats to the U.S. and our allies are real and growing," Scorby said. "Fortunately, NATO's capabilities and defenses against these threats are also real and growing."

Originally proposed in 2000 by then President George W. Bush, this BMD system, or shield, named the "Aegis Ashore System," is a response by the NATO military alliance to increasing threats posed by the amalgamation of intercontinental ballistic missiles in the Middle East.

Today the Aegis BMD system is the key component in the Obama administration's plan for a phased deployment of a missile defense umbrella in Europe, which is intended to protect U.S. forces and NATO allies from regional threats.

"Naval Support Facility Deveselu will be a crucial component in expanding the effectiveness of NATO's overall ballistic missile defense system," Scorby said. "It will also address the threat posed by short and intermediate range ballistic missiles to U.S., European and Allied personnel and assets throughout the region."

The first of two proposed newly established bases, NSF Deveselu will utilize both a SM-3 missile interceptor battery platform and an Aegis SPY-1 radar platform. The U.S. government said the SM-3 missiles will have no offensive capability and only target incoming ballistic missiles launched by hostile countries.

Capt. Bill Garren assumed duties as the first commanding officer of NSF Deveselu.

"It's an honor to be here and have the opportunity to work with this international team of dedicated professional who are building the future of ballistic missile defense in Europe," said Garren. "We have a lot of work ahead of us but our future success rests on the shoulders of this outstanding United States/Romania team. So, we have all we need to excel."

The land-based ballistic missile defense system in Romania will be almost identical to that used on Navy Aegis-capable guided-missile destroyers and cruisers. It's designed to detect, track, engage and destroy ballistic missiles in flight.

Also contributing to the BMD system, are the Forward Deployed Naval Forces in Rota, Spain. The forward deployed Arleigh Burke-class guided- missile destroyers USS Donald Cook (DDG 75) and USS Ross (DDG 71) are the first of four Aegis BMD warships scheduled to be based in Spain to bolster the defense system.

To further the scope and reach of protection of the region's defense, a Navy base, nearly identical to NSF Deveselu, will be established in Poland. "No single nation can combat global threats alone," Scorby said.

"We must collectively share information, share experiences and work together for regional stability. U.S., NATO, and European allies stand united in maintaining a Europe that is safe, secure and prosperous."

NSF Deveselu sits on about 430 acres. The site will consist of a firecontrol radar deckhouse with an associated Aegis command, control and communications suite. Separately, it will house several launch modules containing SM-3 missiles and be manned by about 200 U.S. military per- sonnel, government civilians and support contractors.

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The pounding feet of three men echo across the Naval Support Activity (NSA) Naples Capodichino gym aerobics room.

“Guards up!” A woman shouts from the center of the room.

Each man quickly puts his gloved hands in the guard position and keeps jogging.

“Punch,” she yells.

She is only five foot three and each man has at least five inches on her but she is obviously the one in control. She continues to have her students jog and puts them through various stretches and warm ups for another five minutes. It’s at this point Sara Spiga feels they are ready to begin the reason everyone is there: Urban Krav Maga.

Krav Maga was founded by Imrich “Imi” Lichtenfield, one of the Europe’s most successful wrestlers from 1929-1939. Raised in Bratislava, the events leading up to World War II would shape his life forever as he quickly found himself defending himself and others from Anti-Semitism in the area.

Lichtenfield left for Israel and arrived in 1942 and almost immediately began training forces in combat self-defense. In 1948 the U.N. granted Israel statehood and Lichtenfield became the chief hand to hand combat instructor for the Israeli Defense Force (IDF). Lichtenfield spent 20 years in the Israeli military and honed his skills and the practice of Krav Maga eventually tweaking it so it could be used every day for people in need of self-defense. In 1978 Lichtenfield and his students created the Krav Maga Association with the hope of spreading it worldwide. Jump to 2014 and Krav Maga can be found being taught all over the world, including in Naples, Italy by Sara Spiga.

Spiga began her life in Naples. Her father was a member of the Italian Carabinieri and her brother followed in her father’s footsteps. Spiga however, had other plans. She moved to London and spent nine years there. She didn’t go to learn Krav Maga however.

Spiga was a body piercer working in a tattoo shop. She craved something more though.

“It’s not that I didn’t like my job, working in the tattoo parlor was a lot of fun,” said Spiga. “I had always been fit. I figured why not do something with it and began to be a personal trainer in 2005.”

Spiga began to take classes in different martial arts and eventually started Krav Maga. Working hard at the art, she worked through all four of its levels and became a certified Urban Krav Maga instructor with the British Combat Association in 2009.

She returned to Naples in 2010 to work at NSA Naples as a personal trainer. Spiga now conducts many different classes on base with an average of one to two per day including a strike class, TRX class and has clients she is a personal trainer to.

“Military and civilian training isn’t much different,” said Spiga. “While military people may have some different fitness goals, getting better for a PRT (Physical Readiness Test) or just taking their fitness to another level it’s all the same. I’m here to help get everyone better.”

She incorporated elements of Krav Maga in her work as a personal trainer and finally decided to attempt to offer a standalone Krav Maga class. Now several weeks into the class she is happy with the class’ progress.

“It’s a new class you know?” said Spiga.

“We have three people coming right now and that’s really good for a brand new class.

Once the word gets out it will get bigger and I’m pretty happy with the turnout for something so new.”

Class member Information Specialist Technician 2nd Class Petty Officer Royce Gray has been interested in self-defense since he was a kid and took Spiga’s class to learn how

to better protect himself.

“I have to admit I was really surprised at first,” said Gray.

“Sara’s not a big person, but, she impressed me really quickly and I really enjoy the way she has the class broken down and teaches.”

Spiga’s class usually consist of three portions said Gray, an overall warm-up that gets you ready and pumped, the actual teaching of new material, where Spiga goes through each new move nice and slow, and the pressure test.

“The pressure test is interesting,” said Gray. “We take everything we learned from all the previous classes and apply it. It’s important because this is a self-defense class, knowing how to something and practicing and being able to do something are very different things. Sara knows that and she’s a great teacher for that.”

Being able to defend yourself is the biggest point of Krav Maga says Spiga.

“Many martial arts have competitions to see who the best is and so does Krav Maga,” said Spiga. “The group I learned from and belong to do not believe in competition and belts and proving who the best is. This is real world self-defense, bad people don’t care about your trophy or belt, the goal is to make sure you can take care of yourself.”

For those who do want to gauge where they are in Krav Maga Spiga offers a test to determine which of the four levels the participant are at.

“The nice thing about my group is any level can train with any level, there is none of this ‘I’m this belt so I can’t train with you stuff,’” said Spiga. “I do understand the importance to some people though so this will be the first time I’m offering this around this area. I’m at the instructor level, but I have to admit that level four is pretty intense!”

In the six years since her return from the United Kingdom, Spiga has continued to train every day. While she teaches almost every day and has plenty of clients she still takes time to work herself out as much as possible between clients and classes. As she continues to train service men and women and their families she has also branched out into teaching members of the Italian military as well.

“I’m not entirely sure how I’ve come to do some of the things I’ve done or how it came about,” said Spiga. “People just walk into my life sometimes, and then they change it forever and now here I am.”

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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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In the Spotlight ANGELO D’ARIENZO If you have ever experienced many of the wonderful workshops that originate at Fleet and Family Support Center (FFSC) Gaeta, you already know the mastermind behind them – Angelo D’Arienzo. Originally from Santi Cosma ‘A Damiano, Italy (the town of two brothers), D’Arienzo started his 27 years of service with the U.S. government in 1987 as an account clerk in the comptroller’s office.

By 1992, D’Arienzo transitioned to Gaeta as a computer specialist, which developed into his current position as a training instructor. D’Arienzo is an employee of the FFSC Naples but stationed in Gaeta to care for the many service members living in that area and is always welcoming those from the Naples community. In his current role, he manages Intercultural Relations, Smooth Move, Sponsorship Training and Information and Referral in Gaeta to such an extraordinary level that it has garnered him numerous Civilian of the Year awards. His goal is to see more Americans leave Italy with having had a great and memorable experience. In his time away from work, D’Arienzo enjoys spending time with Palmina, his wife of 27 years, and enjoys seeing his musically gifted adult children perform. He also enjoys creating things such as carving wood and making mosaics and is a self-professed handyman around his home. A quote that he often tells his children and that he uses for himself is “do your best and forget the rest.”

Lt. j.g. Tiffany M. Woods, assigned to Naval health Clinic Corpus Christi, receives an influenza vaccine at a ShOTEX. By getting a flu vaccine naval personnel may protect themselves from influenza and may also avoid spreading it to others. (Photo by Bill W. Love)

Navy Study confirms Vaccine effectiveness in recruits

By Anna Hancock, Naval Health Research Center Public Affairs Officer

A recent study led by the Naval Health Research Center (NHRC) in San Diego confirmed the effectiveness of the adenovirus vaccine after observing a 100-fold decline in respiratory illnesses in U.S. military recruits.

The study, published in Clinical Infectious Diseases (CID) this summer, examined the impact on Navy, Marine Corps, Air Force, Coast Guard, and Army recruits after the sole manufacturer ceased production for a 12year period starting in 1996.

Since the resumption of the vaccine in 2011, the study highlights the vaccine prevented an estimated three deaths and up to 8,100 hospitalizations within the military population.

"Febrile Respiratory Illnesses (FRI) resulting from adenovirus

were responsible for an estimated $600 million in training time lost and medical expenses during the 12 years with no vaccines," explained Anthony Hawksworth, an analyst at NHRC and coauthor of the study.

"Adenovirus, which causes flulike symptoms and often leads to pneumonia, greatly impacted training during the nonvaccine period, disrupting training schedules and causing a significant number of recruits to drop out of the program."

Accounting for the cost of the vaccines, according to Hawksworth, NHRC estimates an annual savings of $20 million since vaccine resumption.

For a recruit, basic training or "boot camp" is a vigorous six- to 12- week training program. It teaches the fundamentals of military service and trainees undergo rigorous physical fitness programs. Adenovirus is the most prevalent and most widely spread virus in military training environments - with estimates of up to 80 percent of recruits infected - without adenovirus vaccines.

As Hawksworth noted, "administering the vaccine wasn't an option during this time because the manufacturer made a business decision to stop making it. The military took prevention measures such as increased hand washing and other environmental controls but literature shows, as does our study, that those methods are not nearly as effective as vaccination."

FRI surveillance for this study took place at eight military recruit training facilities across the U.S. from 1996 until 2013. When vaccine supplies ran out, experts saw the virus become highly endemic in recruit training centers.

In 2001, the Army worked with pharmaceutical companies to resume production. NHRC then tested the vaccines with Army counterparts and it received FDA approval in 2011.

"After the military reinstated the vaccine, the average plummeted from about 250 cases of the virus each week to two," said Hawksworth.

NHRC regularly conducts disease surveillance around the world, including within San Diego-based military populations and at the U.S.-Mexico border in collaboration with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Military health care officials at NHRC are required to report a weekly FRI update as part of the Armed Forces Health Surveillance Program, the global health surveillance proponent for epidemiology across the Department of Defense.

"This is a study that can easily be translatable to the civilian sector," explained Cmdr. Gary Brice, NHRCs director for the Operational Infectious Diseases Directorate. "Our results reinforce the message that FDA-approved vaccines are safe and very effective. For our military service members, protecting them is our primary mission."

As the DoD's premier deployment health research center, NHRCs cutting-edge research and development is used to optimize the operational health and readiness of the nation's armed forces. Within close proximity to more than 95,000 uniformed service members, world-class universities, and industry partners, NHRCs expert team sets the standards in joint ventures, innovation, and practical application.

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)

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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 OCT. 23 IT Specialist (INFOSEC) - Multiple Vacancies, GS-2210-13, ANN# EUR15953468-EG, Full Time Permanent Contract Specialist, GS-1102-12, ANN#EUR15-954447-EG, Full Time Permanent Deputy Director Of Contracts, GS1102-15, ANN#EUR15-952631-EG, Full Time Permanent Electrical Engineer, GS-0850-13, ANN#EUR15-952621-AV, Full Time Permanent Financial Management Specialist, GS-0501-12, ANN#EUR15-947951-AV, Full Time Permanent Secretary (OA), GS-0318-08, ANN# EUR15-953488-AV, Full Time Permanent Public Affairs Specialist, GS-103512, ANN#EUR15-956646-EG, Full Time Permanent CLOSING OCT. 30 Supervisory Recreation Specialist, GS-0188-09, ANN#EUR15-943443-AG, Full Time Permanent Supervisory Inspector General, GS-1801-14, ANN#EUR15-925839-KB, Full Time Permanent Environmental Engineer, GS-081912, ANN#EUR15-959641-AV, Full Time Permanent Interdisciplinary Engineer (Multiple Positions), GS-08XX-13, ANN# EUR15-958674-AV, Full Time Permanent CANCELLED Management Assistant (O/A), GS0344-07, EUR14-898176-EG, Full Time Temporary IT Project Manager(APPSW), GS2210-12, EUR14-797788-EG, Full Time Temporary

LOCAL NATIONAL (LN) POSITIONS NO VACANCIES If you have any questions, contact the front desk at 081-568-5409. 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 Support Site food court area 8-9 a.m.

Please feel free to come by, pick up a copy of a vacancy announcement that you may be interested in applying for, or ask questions. If the HRO representative is unable to provide you a response, he or she will bring the question back to the HRO office and you will be provided an answer or a call back the same day. The next "Meet & Greet" is from 8-9 a.m. Oct. 20.

NON-APPROPRIATED FUND (NAF) POSITIONS Fleet & Family Readiness NAF Local Naples job announcements within CNREURAFSWA may be viewed at: www.cnic.navy.mil/regions/cnreurafswa/about/jobs.html.

The necessary application forms are also available online. For any questions you have, you may reach us at 081-5684164/2505/5612. The applications may be emailed to CNREURAFSWA_ NRBO_N9_Personnel@eu.navy.mil.

NSA NAPLES US POSITIONS, MWR OPEN CONTINUOUS 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. Open Until Filled.

Food Service Worker, NA-7408-04, 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. 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.

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.

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# 15-002, 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. First cut off date: 10/03/2014. Closing date: 10 /10/2014 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. First Cut off date: 10/17/2014 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. First Cut off date: 10/21/2014

NEX EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES Gricignano, Building 2091-B Call 081-813-5252/5253/5254 or DSN 629-4774 Hours: Monday through Friday from 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 the ‘Search for Jobs’ button. You will see all the jobs in Italy (mostly Naples area); please ensure you are not applying for a position located in Sigonella (Sicily). Call the numbers above for assistance.

U.S. NAF POSITIONS AVAILABLE GRICIGNANO MAIN STORE Ann#14000013 Sales Clerk/CL/NF01/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/NF01/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/NF01/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#1400022V Customer Service Clerk/CS/NF-02/FLEX - ONE VACANCY - Pay Rate: $9.00 - $11.00 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 inspec-

tions; prepares reports concerning security related incidents, etc.

Ann#140000A9 Store Worker/CL/ NA-02/FLEX - Open Until Filled - Pay Rate: $10.34 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#140000GM LP/Safety Investigator 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: $10.24 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.

EUROPE DISTRICT ADMIN Ann#140003Y1 Human Resources Associate/61/NF-02/RFT– One Vacancy -Open Until Filled - Pay: $9.00 $11.00. Performs a variety of HR support duties that involve recruiting; screening; staffing; processing personnel actions; conducting orientation training. Types a variety of forms, letters; compiles statistical data using the automated personnel system/database.

Direct HR experience preferred.

EARTH AND VINE SHOP Ann#1400046T Sales Clerk/PS/NF01/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 for wines, and specialty foods.

LOCAL NATIONAL POSITIONS

GRICIGNANO MINIMART Ann#140001KG Sales Clerk/MM /NF-01/ FLEX - Two Vacancies - Pay Rate: $8.00-$9.50. 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.

Responsible for selling general merchandise to customers and ensuring merchandise is properly stocked and available.

JFC MINIMART Ann#1400046U Sales Clerk/MM/NF01/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.

GAETA MINIMART Ann#140004U4 Sales Clerk/MM/NF01/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.

EUROPE DISTRICT FACILITIES Ann#T-02-14 Engineering Technician/58/EW-8 – Temporary Full Time for One Year – CLOSES 08/23/2014.

Job Summary: Responsible for creating, maintaining and updating the AutoCAD drawing library for District Facilities. Email resume’ (2 pgs. max) to jessica.kudla@ nexweb.org.

CHILD YOUTH PROGRAMS (CYP) PHOTOGRAPHY POSITIONS Child and Youth Programs is now accepting proposals for Professional Photographers in support of the Youth Sports League and special event photos (i.e. Halloween and Easter).

Please call DSN 629-4722 or 081-8114722 for more information on submission requirements.