Panorama April 18, 2014

59th year, No. 15

Serving the Nato, Naples and Gaeta military community in italy

Imagination Movers Perform ‘Back in Blue’

Friday, april 18, 2014

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My Emergency Preparedness Kit - What to Think About Page 6

Nearly 300 children and parents attend the Imagination Mover's "Back in Blue" concert held at the Naples Elementary School, April 13.

Navy Entertainment and Armed Forces Entertainment presented the Grammy award winning group for a free concert at Naval Support Activity Naples. Imagination Movers Rich, Scott, Dave and Smitty played music and entertained the crowd during their high-energy show. Air guns shot toilet paper streams to fill the room, signed drum sticks were handed out and there was an autograph session after the all-ages show. (Photo by Elizabeth Simmons)

Teaching Sailors to Change People’s Lives Page 10

Security Conducts a Week of Active-Shooter Response Training

By MC3 Robert S. Price Navy Public Affairs Support Element – East Detachment Europe

Master-at-Arms (MA) service members from Naval Support Activity (NSA) Naples Security, Naval Criminal Investigative Service (NCIS) Protective Service Unit (PSU) and NSA Naples detachment Gaeta Security participated in an active-shooter training scenario facilitated by NCIS Security Training Assistance and Assessment Teams (STAAT) instructors at Capodichino, April 11.

With the recent increase in shootings on military bases, the main objective of the training was to teach MAs how to respond to an activeshooter situation.

“In the past weeks, there have been multiple active shooters or shooting incidents that this training can be used for,” said Master-at-Arms 3rd Class Tyler Allshouse, training participant.

See ACTIVE-SHOOTER TRAINING Page 4

Palm Sunday Mass Celebrated at Support Site Page 12

Weekly Crime Report Review what happened between april 9 and april 15.

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FRIDAY High 64 / Low 54 Partly Cloudy

SATURDAY High 62 / Low 53 Rain

Master-at-Arms 2nd Class Deverell Brown tactically advances with members of contact team one Master-at-Arms Seaman Luke Surface, Master-at-Arms 3rd Class Tyler Allshouse and Master-atArms Seaman Nate Nollan during the active-shooter training scenario conducted at Naval Support Activity Naples, April 11. Navy Criminal Investigative Service (NCIS) conducted the active-shooter training scenario to maintain readiness. (Photo by MC3 Robert S. Price)

SUNDAY High 73 / Low 59 Partly Cloudy

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Captain’s Corner

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Over the last few months, Housing began an effort to evaluate landlord and resident adherence to residential water storage tank cleaning requirements. These residential water storage tanks are often used to mitigate daytime water pressure fluctuations that occur throughout Naples, which often results in periodic water outages. The tank ensures residents still have water available when the public water pressure drops. Housing has recently put renewed emphasis on water tanks, to ensure they are being cleaned properly by landlords, per lease agreements. Of the first round of water tanks inspected by the Housing office, only about a third of the tanks were pristine and required no cleaning or treatment. Residents must ensure they work with their landlords to schedule cleanings, which are required by the lease every six months. Dialogue with your landlord; if you need assisting information, the Housing office can provide cleaning instructions in Italian and English, which make the requirements clear. The onus in this situation continues to be on individual residents, however, the Housing office is available to assist anyone who encounters difficulty with their landlord in scheduling regular cleanings. Please be proactive and hold your landlord’s accountable if your home has a water storage tank.

Another area that continues to be of concern, particularly in the last year with the loss of several of our shipmates, is making sure that your page 2 and SGLI are in complete order. The annual verification process is currently ongoing, and you may be asked to verify and sign your page 2 in the coming days or weeks. Please, don’t treat this as a routine check in the box.

Ensure your forms are up to date and that you understand the ramifications of your choices. Make sure your family is taken care of especially if they are entirely dependent on your income.

Always elect the maximum SGLI benefit and consider adjusting SGLI back up to the maximum amount if you had previously lowered it. Immediate death benefits come in the form of the death gratuity payment and SGLI can take weeks to arrive.

Make sure your death gratuity goes to your immediate family to ensure they are taken care of in the event of a tragedy. The days and weeks that follow a service member’s passing are beyond difficult for those left behind; make sure your choices put them in the best possible position during those dark days.

The realization that no tomorrow is guaranteed should make us all think a little more deeply, hug our spouses and kids a little tighter, and enjoy the world around us. Take nothing for granted and get out this weekend and enjoy life to the fullest.

CONTACT NAPLES NSA Naples CO . . . . . . .townhallnsanaples@eu.navy.mil Director, FFSC . . . . . . .FFSCNSANaples@eu.navy.mil CMVRO . . . . . . . . . . . . .cmvro@eu.navy.mil Personal Property . . . .ppso-naples@eu.navy.mil Post Office . . . . . . . . . . .m-na-nsa-postoffice-gs@eu.navy.mil Hospital Customer Service . . . . . . . . . . . . .nhnaples-pao@med.navy.mil Naples High . . . . . . . . . .naplesHS.principal@eu.dodea.edu Naples Elementary . . .naplesES.principal@eu.dodea.edu Housing Director . . . . .nsanapleshousingdirector@eu.navy.mil NEX General Manager nexnaples-gen1@nexweb.org MWR/ITT . . . . . . . . . . . .mwrmarketrequest@eu.navy.mil AFN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .http://www.afneurope.net/naples NCTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .nctscustsvc@eu.navy.mil

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Emergency Message for U.S. Citizens: World Wide Caution

By Capt. Scott Gray NSA Commanding Officer

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The Department of State remains concerned about the continued threat of terrorist attacks, demonstrations, and other violent actions against U.S. citizens and interests overseas. Information also suggests that al-Qa'ida and its affiliated organizations continue to plan terrorist attacks against U.S. interests in multiple regions, including Europe, Asia, Africa, and the Middle East. These attacks may employ a wide variety of tactics including suicide operations, assassinations, kidnappings, hijackings, and bombings.

U.S. citizens should closely monitor Travel Warnings and Alerts, as well as Country Specific Information, on the Department of State's travel website http://travel.state.gov/content/travel/english.html to review the latest safety and security information for destination countries.

Find the survey at https://www.defensetravel. dod.mil/site/oha-util-midmar.cfm. Data provided will directly impact the Utility/Recurring Maintenance allowance paid to service members who regularly receive OHA in Italy.

NMCRS 2014 Fund Drive Extended The Navy Marine Corps Relief Society has extended the 2014 Fund Drive through the April 30. We have generated close to $50,000 dollars—almost ½ of last years $110,000. Please help us redouble our efforts during this final surge. We would like to offer our encouragement and assistance during the remaining weeks.

Our goal remains 100 percent command contact, as well as education and donation. Please feel free to contact the 2014 NMCRS Naples Active Duty Fund Drive coordinator for additional resources or information at DSN 629-6538 or 081-811-6538.

Tourist Travel to Turkey Requires Visa in Advance

Skate Park Closed Until Further Notice After extensive renovations, the Skate Park is almost complete and nearly ready for use. However, this is a reminder that the park remains off-limits until the perimeter fence is complete. Currently, areas of fence are exposed, unfinished and might pose potential safety hazards. The internal part of the park is complete, but work is scheduled on the fence to begin on April 16 and estimated to be complete by May 7. Please be patient and do not allow your children (or adults) to play on the equipment until the fence is complete.

NSA Shuttle Bus Policy Reminder Priority for the Shuttle buses between Capo and Support Site is newly arrived personnel and Single Sailors. Please respect and enforce this policy to support our newcomers and junior sailors. If the bus appears to be getting full and you are not in one of these categories, please do the right thing, remove yourself from the line or give up your seat. Leadership who ride the bus are asked to help enforce the policy.

We have had a surge in ridership recently and request everyone's support in adhering to the policy.

Important Notice to Support Site Housing Residents Ensure all items in the common areas, basements, and bike racks are properly tagged with building and apartment numbers, visible from a distance. Items include strollers, bicycles, and furniture along with anything else not secured or labeled. During periodic scheduled dates, Housing will be removing all items that are not properly tagged or secured. Items not correctly marked will be disposed of as bulky items.

This is an ongoing effort to help clear away objects that may have been left by previous residents or otherwise abandoned.

Now - April 23: Annual Utility/Recurring Maintenance Survey Opens The annual Overseas Housing Allowance (OHA) Utility and Recurring Maintenance Survey for Italy is being conducted until April 23. Service members residing in private housing off base are eligible to take the online survey and will be asked to report average monthly costs for utilities and routine maintenance expenses incurred over the last 12 months.

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The Turkish Ministry of Foreign Affairs no longer provides visas upon arrival in Turkey. Official and unofficial visitors must obtain a visa in advance from either a Turkish Embassy or Consulate, or from the e-visa online application system at https://www. evisa.gov.tr/en/. U.S. military members may still enter Turkey with their ID card and NATO travel orders. For any questions on travel to Turkey, and for any foreign travel planning, contact your units ATFP shop for further guidance.

Naples High School Athletic Booster Club Scholarship Applications Now Accepted $6,000 in scholarships are available to the NHS Class of 2014, college-bound graduating seniors who have been involved in high school athletics. US service academy bound students are not eligible.

Scholarships will be awarded in the following amounts: 1) $2,000, 2) $1,500, and 1) $1,000.

Applications and full instructions are available online at www.naplesboosterclub.com. Applicants will need coach assessments for each coach/sport played in high school, GPA certification, recommendation letters, and complete an essay describing what athletics has meant to them. Deadline is May 1st. For more information, contact Frank Spatt at president@naplesboosterclub.com.

Online Submarine Survey for Females Now Open The Submarine Force seeks to understand the interest of female enlisted sailors to serve in submarines, as part of the Navy’s developing plans to integrate women in positions and occupations previously closed to them.

All female Sailors are encouraged to participate in an online survey, regardless of desire to serve in submarines. The survey is located on NSPIS, and will take approximately 15 minutes to complete. Following NSIPS log on, expand the “Electronic Service Record” under the “Employee Self Service” link. Expand the “Tasks” link and click “Survey Requests.” The survey will be located under the “Pending Surveys” window.

Please contact Mr. Geoffrey Patrissi with any questions at geoffrey.a.patrissi@ navy.mil.

April 19: Rafting with NOR Center This Class I+/II+ whitewater rafting trip is suitable for ages 12 and older. Transportation, guide, and all equipment is included in the price of €49/adults and €39 ages 12-14. Minimum 7 people required; deadline is April 14. For more information, call the Support Site NOR Center at DSN 629-4947.

April 19: Easter Eggstravaganza at Carney Park Food, music, games, arts & crafts, photos with the Easter Bunny, and more. 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Admission is free to all U.S. ID card holders. Guest and Local National access fees apply. Transportation is available from Support Site for $5 reservation fee, refundable upon boarding the bus, in the form of an MWR voucher. For all event, access and transportation details, please visit the NSA Naples MWR Facebook page or call the Youth Center DSN 629-4722 or 081811-4722.

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Sept. 1, with priority given to E-1 to E-4 families.

For more information, please call Karen Rodrigues at DSN 629-4682 or NES at DSN 629-4037.

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FOR FLEET AND FAMILY SUPPORT CENTER (FFSC) EVENTS, SEE PAGE 5.

April 20: Eggstravaganza Brunch at Strikers on Support Site

April 24: Naples MS/HS Presents “Just Another High School Play”

The annual brunch at Strikers from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Easter Sunday includes a carving station, breakfast and lunch favorites, fruit platters, desserts, and non-alcoholic beverages. Price is $12.95/adults and $6.95 children age 5-11. Ages 4 and under are free with a paid adult meal. For more information, call DSN 629-6979.

The Naples MS/HS Drama Club will be presenting Bryan Starchman’s comedy “Just Another High School Play” April 24, a show featuring a night full of physical comedy, gags, and satirical re-writes of many popular plays. There will be two shows on April 24: at 3 p.m. for $1 and at 7 p.m. for $3. This show is suitable for all ages. For more information call the Naples High School at DSN 629-4061.

April 24: Sure Start Parent Informational Meeting for Enlisted Personnel

April 28: Holocaust Remembrance Day

There will be an informational meeting for enlisted personnel (E-1 thru E-8) interested in applying to the Sure Start program for the 2014/2015 school year April 24 at 3 p.m. The meeting will be held in the Sure Start room at the Naples Elementary School, and will cover eligibility requirements and information about the Sure Start program and is for adults only. Sure Start is for command-sponsored children of enlisted personnel who are 4 years old by

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The Multi-Cultural Heritage Committee will reflect on "Confronting the Holocaust: American Responses" on Monday, April 28th in the Capodichino Reel Time Theater. The event will be held from 11 a.m. to noon, followed by a cake-cutting ceremony in the lobby. The Holocaust Remembrance Day is open to everyone. For more information or to participate in future committee events, please contact PSC Awere at DSN 626-4618 or YN1 Brown at DSN 626-1791.

Italian News Briefs

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Compiled by Teresa Merola

Corridor Uncovered in Florence Italian archeologists uncovered a corridor under the Palazzo Vecchio in Florence while they were excavating the remains of an ancient Roman theater. The theater was used by as many as 15,000 people and the corridor was used as an entry and egress point for spectators as well as a way for actors to get to the stage. The remains include a caged area for wild animals involved in theatrical events. The theater was used until the 5th century, and then abandoned until Florence became the first capital of a united Italy in 1865, and the city was modernized.

An archeological investigation of the Palazzo Vecchio began in the 1990s with full-scale excavations starting in 2004.

Religious Processions Held in Campania Easter holiday offers visitors the chance to celebrate religious processions and traditional foods. The religious procession goes back to a Christian use in medieval times with some testimonies dating back to the 16th century. The most impressive processions take place in Sorrento, Procida, Somma Vesuviana and Acerra. Sorrento has two processions on Good Friday, the white and the black one. In Procida about two thousand people dress with a white habit

and violet cape and take part to the procession on Good Friday.

In Somma Vesuviana there is a very long parade of people on Good Friday, following the Madonna of Dead Christ. This tradition dates back to 1630. In Acerra the procession goes around the town with a thousand people carrying lit torches and singing a hymn. Other spectacular procession on Good Friday is in Sessa Aurunca, in Caserta province and in other towns of the province.

Italian and US Navies Sign Agreement The Italian and U.S. Navy signed an agreement to collaborate on the development of bioderived and other alternative fuels for their surface fleets and aviation forces. The two navies will share experimental data and develop a protocol intended to ensure the worldwide availability of biofuels for their deployed ships and aircraft.

Waterfront Pizza Village Returning to Naples Naples Pizza Village is coming back Sept. 2-7 in Via Caracciolo, on the waterfront.

Six days of outdoor pizza with more than 30,000 square meters of open space, 45 woodburning ovens and 4,400 total seating. The event is promoted

by Asso ciazione Pizzaiuoli Napoletani and it includes the

finals of the World Championship of Pizzaiolo. The event will not only be for promoting the typical Neapolitan cuisine, but also as an attraction to boost tourism in Naples.

Andy Warhol Exhibit Open at PAN Museum The PAN museum in Naples opened an exhibit of Andy Warhol’s work today to the public with free entrance for the first three days of the exhibition. The exhibition will include 180 pieces of works, some of which were inspired by the city of Naples where the artist established a fruitful artistic collaboration with a well-known Neapolitan art gallery owner in the ‘70s. The exhibit will close on July 20.

Camorra Member Arrested in Nice, France One member of the Naples Camorra mafia and one of Italy’s 100 most-wanted fugitives was arrested in Nice, France. He was sentenced to 20 years in jail for mafia association and drug trafficking. He had been on the run for more than a month and was wanted in relation to a stabbing believed to be a revenge attack following a shooting death of his uncle. Italian Interior Minister Angelino Alfano congratulated the cooperation between the Italian and French police.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED NAPLES OVERSEAS SUPPORT CLUB (NOSC) is seeking a committed volunteer to serve as fundraising vice president for the 2014-15 board term. For a job description, go to www.noscitaly.com or email nosc1stvp@gmail.com.

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.

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.

NAVY BALL COMMITTEE 2014 is looking for new volunteers to help with fundraising events to support this year's Navy Birthday Ball. Everyone is welcome to participate. Events include cookouts, car washes, golf tournaments, assisting with bagging at the Navy Exchange and volunteering at the NOSC Thrift Store. If interested, please contact MM1 Rose at DSN 626-5303.

NAPLES MIDDLE/HIGH SCHOOL TRACK AND FIELD program is looking for volunteer coaches for the varsity, junior varsity and middle school staff this year. The season is from March to May with practices held Monday through Friday from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. There is a preference for experience at the collegiate or high school competitive levels. If interested, contact coach Mark Tyler at DSN: 629-4497.

ARGOSY UNIVERSITY is looking for participants to take part in an exploratory study on Military Vs. Civilian Leadership. Volunteers would take part in a one-hour interview detailing previous military leadership role(s) and your current civilian leadership role. If interested, please contact Lovell Jones at 340-959-1173 or lovell_jones318@yahoo.com.

NAPLES AMERICAN RED CROSS (ARC) needs volunteers. If you are interested in volunteering or in taking a CPR/First Aid class, call 081-568-4788 or 626-4788 for more information. You can also "like" our Facebook page American Red Cross Naples - to keep up with current opportunities.

FLEET AND FAMILY SUPPORT CENTER is looking for volunteers to assist in the event of an emergency. Volunteers could be called upon if families are relocated to Support Site due to a natural disaster or similar emergency that exceeds what the FFSC staff can support. Volunteers may greet families, inquire about needs, organize supplies, complete paperwork, etc. Being on the list does not obligate anyone to a future event. If you are interested in volunteering for this, please call 081-811-6372 or email FFSCNSANaplesItaly@eu.navy.mil.

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

THE AMERICAN SOCCER CLUB (ASC) OF NAPOLI is looking for qualified coaches. Those interested in coaching should e-mail doc@ascnapoli.com.

NAVY-MARINE CORPS RELIEF SOCIETY OPERATION CLIP & SAVE (coupons): 081-568-3913.

ANIMALS WITHOUT LIMITS (AWL) is searching for volunteers who want to help at our Animal Hospice in Lago Patria. We also need volunteers for different projects on the Support Site base. For more information, please contact us at awlrescueteam@gmail.com or director@animalswithoutlimits.com.

ONGOING/ON THE HORIZON THE KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS, San Gennaro Council 14853 meets every third Sunday of the month at 12:30 p.m. in the Support Site chapel offices.

For more information, email Robert Kenney at kofcnaples@gmail.com or visit our Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/groups/sangennaro14853/.

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 or Sue Carbone at 340-096-4399. 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.

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Members of the recovery team Master-at-Arms Seaman Luke Surface, Master-at-Arms 2nd Class Deverell Brown, Master-at-Arms 3rd Class Tyler Allshouse and Master-at-Arms Seaman Nate Nollan receive word and advance into a facility to back-up the contact team during the active-shooter training scenario conducted at Naval Support Activity Naples, April 11. Navy Criminal Investigative Service (NCIS) conducted the active-shooter training scenario to maintain readiness. (Photo by MC3 Robert S. Price)

ACTIVE-SHOOTER TRAINING “Anywhere from the shooting at Norfolk a couple weeks ago, to Fort Hood last week, to Camp Lejeune and also the stabbing in Pennsylvania, we need to be trained just as well as the civilian law enforcement to be able to do our job. It is definitely a problem that keeps on happening, so we have to be prepared for it.”

Senior Chief Master-at-Arms Dale Naaktgeboren, course instructor, said naval bases used to wait for SWAT or special teams to respond to a shooter situation. The NCIS active-shooter course reduces this wait by training an immediate response team to neutralize the threat.

The scenarios split the MAs up into small contact and recovery teams for each incident.

“The main goal is to give our forces the skill sets they need to succeed and have confidence in their abilities to handle a situation,” said Master-at-Arms 1st Class Howard S. Dixon, NCIS course lead instructor.

Dixon said they focused on procedures that will enable the security forces to easily integrate with other agencies or personnel who might respond to an active shooter situation.

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The four man teams moved into the facility and searched for hostile combatants around corners, on stairwells and within rooms. The threat of an aggressor armed with an airsoft weapon was guaranteed and combat was imminent. The contact teams neutralized the threats, freed hostages and gathered evidence.

“You learn how to react under adrenaline pumping situations with sweat, pressure and fear; get a bottle on those emotions and do what you have to do,” said Master-at-Arms Seaman Luke Surface, training participant.

While the contact team fought within, the recovery team waited outside on standby. They stood by to provide logistical and medical support and to provide backup to the contact team.

To simulate the stress of a real world scenario they performed light exercise while waiting.

Dixon said Active Shooter is a five-day course used to supplement weekly MA training. The last day of the course is a culmination of everything taught and the participants are put into a live scenario. Active Shooter is taught within Europe and Africa and NCIS STAAT plans to hold another course on base in May.

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Naples March 2014 Births

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Fleet and Family Support Center Events this Week

From the Fleet and Family Support Center

March 2

Patterson Isaac Lampley, 8 pounds and 2 ounces, daughter of Nadeera N. Lampley and LSCS Patrick I. Lampley.

March 3

Marek Matthew West, 6 pounds and 13 ounces, son of Nicole M. West and SSG Matthew M. West.

For more information about local Fleet and Family Support Center (FFSC) events, visit www.facebook.com/NaplesFFSC.

March 6

Amelia Dawn Ward, 8 pounds and 8 ounces, daughter of Holly D. Ward and MU2 Nathan N. Ward.

UPCOMING FFSC NAPLES EVENTS

March 10

Enrique Nicholas Rodriguez, 6 pounds and 3 ounces, son of Elvia Elean Marie S.C. Rodriguez and Petty Officer 1st Class Jesus Rodriguez.

March 11

Nathaniel Elian Sanchez, 6 pounds and 14 ounces, son of Maria F. Sanchez and ET2 Samuel Sanchez.

March 17

Luke Zo Chavira-Parks, 7 pounds and 12.5 ounces, son of ITC Theresa M. Chavira-Parks and LSC Brooks A. Parks III.

March 27

Isis Aset McClin, 7 pounds and 10.8 ounces, daughter of Jamie V. McClin and John D. McClin.

Sweet Italian Treats for Easter

By Melissa Kabukuru

Every season and holiday in Italy brings with it different culinary traditions, and Easter is no different.

Called Pasqua in Italian, Easter is a time when many Italians feast on lamb, and Naples families make dishes like minestra maritata, a soup of vegetables and pork.

In the days leading up to

Sunday, you’re also bound to see special seasonal treats lining the shelves of your local coffee bar or pasticceria.

Here are a few you can indulge in if you want to celebrate Easter like an Italian.

Call 081-811-6372 for more information or to register.

All classes require registration.

• April 21-25, Transition GPS Workshop: Pre-Retirement, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Support Site FFSC • April 22, Easy Italian, 9 a.m. to noon, Support Site FFSC (3 of 3 Sessions) • April 23, Relaxation Techniques for Labor & Delivery, 10 to 11:30 a.m., (2 of 2 Sessions) • April 23, Managing Your Mood, 2 to 4 p.m., Support Site (4 of 5 Sessions) • April 24, Explore the Hill of Posillipo, 8:15 a.m. to 2 p.m., (Carpool from Capo – Meeting Point is outside the 1st parking garage on base by the main gate) • April 24, Becoming a Love & Logic Parent, 6 to 8 p.m., Support Site FFSC (7 of 7 Sessions) • April 24, Prenatal Parenting: Nutrition, Fetal & Child Development, and Labor & Delivery, 2:30 to 4 p.m., Support Site FFSC (4 of 4 Sessions) • April 25, Nurturing Touch Child & Infant Massage, 10 to 11:30 a.m., Support Site FFSC • April 28, Federal Employment Process, 1 to 4 p.m., Support Site FFSC • April 28 – May 2, SAPR Victim Advocate Training, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Support Site FFSC • April 30, Italian Cooking Class, 10:20 a.m. to 2 p.m., (Leaves from Support Site – Meeting Point is inside Support Site TLA Lobby) Note: Cost is 15 euro to be paid at restaurant. Requires prior purchase of 2 E1 bus tickets at NEX Coffee Shop • April 30 Choices: Managing Your Mood, 2 to 4 p.m., Support Site (5 of 5 Sessions) • April 30, TAP Capstone, 9 a.m. to noon, Support Site FFSC

UPCOMING FFSC GAETA EVENTS

Le Uova Di Pasqua (Easter eggs)

Call 081-568-8354 for more information or to register.

All classes require registration.

Colorfully wrapped chocolate eggs as big as a person’s head are common sights in Italian storefronts these days. The eggs are generally made of milk or dark chocolate and hollow on the inside. Each egg contains a surprise that can be accessed by breaking the egg open.

Supermarkets sell generic versions of chocolate eggs that contain prepackaged surprises such as small toys or jewelry. It is also possible to go to a artisan chocolate shop or pastry shop and order an egg to be specially made with customized surprises inside.

Either way, the broken shards of the chocolate eggs make for a delicious Easter treat

• April 23, Field Trip to Sessa Aurunca, 8:45 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Energy Conservation This Earth Day, Stop and Take Note From the NSA Naples Energy Management Team

Pastiera Pastiera is an Easter tradition in the Campania region.

It is essentially a pie filled with a soft mixture of cooked grain, ricotta cheese and candied citrus. If you go to buy one, you’ll receive not only the pastry, but also the round pan it is baked in, as it is deemed to delicate to be removed. Look for the decorative crisscross pattern on top to identify it.

Every time we take a step to reduce our energy impact - from turning off lights and equipment when not needed, to driving less or purchasing energy-efficient products - we help protect our precious Earth. Set aside some time on Earth Day, April 22, to stop and take note of what you can and should do every day of the year to live and lead an energy-efficient lifestyle.

Anyone who does shopping of any kind should be aware of energy star light bulbs and appliances and their cost-effectiveness. On the environmental side, they prevent the creation of greenhouse gases equivalent to the annual emissions of millions of cars. They also reduce our energy dependency on other countries and on fossil fuels.

Crime Report for April 9 - April 15 From the NSA Naples Command Investigative Division and NCIS

Colomba This sweet yeast cake is so-named because it is baked in the shape of a dove, or colomba in Italian. It is similar to the panettone and pandoro served around Christmas in Italy, but is distinguished by its distinctive dove shape and its coating, which usually consists of candied sugar and almonds. Colomba usually contains candied fruit, but omits the raisins that are typically found in panettone.

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My emergency preparedness Kit What do I need to have in it, and what other things do I need to be thinking about to prepare?

By Sean M. Quinn, Emergency Management Officer for NSA Naples

For weeks, months and probably years you have been hearing those of us in the emergency management and preparedness business tell you over and over again that you need to have an emergency plan and kit built and ready at all times. While that sounds great, do you know what you should have in An example of part of a disaster preparedness kit. (Photo by MCC Travis Simmons) your kit to sustain you and your ❏ Housing Documents (Inventory, Housing Contract, etc.) family following an emergency and for how long? This is a rec❏ Automobile Papers (Bill of Sale(s), Registration, etc.) ommended starting point for you to get prepared and stay ❏ Insurance Policies ready. ❏ Powers of Attorneys In addition to the Emergency Management staff of Naval Support Activity Naples, there are great on-line sources of infor❏ Cell Phone(s) with Chargers mation to get you started in building your kit. These serve as a ❏ Family & Emergency Contact Information great foundation, but must be tailored to meet your individual ❏ Emergency Blanket(s) or Sleeping Bag(s) and family’s requirements: ❏ Map of the Area – Ready Navy: www.ready.navy.mil/BuildAKit/ ❏ Manual Can Opener EmergencyKits/index.htm ❏ Pet Supplies – FEMA’s Ready.gov: www.ready.gov/build-a-kit ❏ Food – The American Red Cross: http://upson. redcross.org/ ❏ Water Media/checklist.pdf ❏ Documents – Italy’s Department of Civil Protection: www.pro❏ Crate (Transport) tezionecivile.gov.it/jcms/en/homepage.wp ❏ Tags & Collar All of the sources suggest building a kit that should sustain ❏ Leash you and your family for at least three days. Because of the Another key point to consider is the portability of your kit. unique features and potential hazards in this region of Italy, it is recommended you plan for one to two full weeks of consum- This may be the most challenging factor in planning for and ables (food, water, batteries, etc.), in addition to the other items assembling your kit. If we were to remain in our homes during in the kit. This will help with you and your family’s immediate and after an emergency event, we need to make sure our kits needs being met with minimal reliance on others. The severity are accessible. In this case, the kit can be stored and mainof an emergency event may be significant, and resources may be tained in large containers on a cabinet.

However, depending upon the type and severity of the emerextremely limited and not immediately available. At a minimum, your emergency kit should have the supplies listed below. gency event, we may be required to evacuate our homes, or even the area. In this situation our emergency kit must be scaled Plan for and monitor expiration dates of all kit contents. ‘ down to the supplies necessary to sustain us for approximately ❏ Water (one (1) gallon per person, per day stored in easy to three days. We must also plan for a method of packing and carcarry containers) (Recommend rotating/replacing every 6 rying our emergency kit. One suggestion is to place the contents of your kit into a portable container(s) and store them. Another months) is to have the portable containers immediately available to pack ❏ Food (Non-perishable, easy to prepare items) the supplies you have stored in larger containers or cabinet. The ❏ Baby/Infant Supplies type of portable containers you use can be backpacks, small to ❏ Diapers medium luggage with wheels, tear-resistant bags, etc. ❏ Wipes The key to portability is just that – don’t pack your emergency ❏ Bottles evacuation kit in a container you cannot lift or carry. Also, take ❏ Food full advantage of sharing the load among capable family mem❏ Formula bers as much as reasonably possible. We all remember the ❏ Pacifiers adventure we had during our family’s move to Naples. If your ❏ Clothing adventure was anything like our family’s, it was a bit of a chal❏ Blanket(s) lenge – Four large suitcases, two smaller suitcases, our pet in a ❏ Flashlight ❏ Radio (Battery or hand-crank powered) (Make sure the medium size carrier, an 18 month old, an infant car seat and my wife on crunches. The point is, don’t pack more than you and radio can receive AFN broadcasts) ❏ Extra Batteries (flashlights, radio, other battery powered your family can carry.

The most effective way to minimize the additional stress of an kit items) ❏ First Aid Kit (The American Red Cross suggests the follow- emergency event in our lives is to prepare ourselves and our families as much as possible through discussions and developing for a family of four (4) ment of our family’s emergency plan and the assembly of our ❏ 2 absorbent compress dressings (5 x 9 inches) emergency kit. These discussions and our preparations will ❏ 25 adhesive bandages (assorted sizes) cause a bit of natural anxiety in all of us, but more so among the ❏ 1 adhesive cloth tape (10 yards x 1 inch) children. We should consider the tone and content of our dis❏ 5 antibiotic ointment packets (approximately 1 gram) cussions with, and around them. The following on-line ❏ 5 antiseptic wipe packets resources are for parents to use in getting their children ❏ 2 packets of aspirin (81 mg each) involved in the planning and preparations through their under❏ 1 blanket (space blanket) standing of the facts. ❏ 1 breathing barrier (with one-way valve) – Ready Navy Kids: www.ready.navy.mil/ Kids/index.htm ❏ 1 instant cold compress – FEMA’s Fun & Games for Kids: www.ready.gov/kids ❏ 2 pair of non-latex gloves (size: large) – National Fire Protection Association: ❏ 2 hydrocortisone ointment packets (approximately 1 gram www.sparky.org/index.html each) – National Weather Service: www.nws. noaa.gov/om/rea❏ Scissors chout/kidspage.shtml ❏ 1 roller bandage (3 inches wide) Napoli, the Campania Region and Italy offer many opportuni❏ 1 roller bandage (4 inches wide) ties to each of us that others can only dream of. While we make ❏ 5 sterile gauze pads (3 x 3 inches) the most of the experience, we need to understand and accept ❏ 5 sterile gauze pads (4 x 4 inches) the potential for emergency situations such as earthquakes ❏ Oral thermometer (non-mercury/non-glass) here. Over the past couple of years we have participated in var❏ 2 triangular bandages ious earthquake drills, and we will continue to do so in the ❏ Tweezers future. These events offer us an opportunity to educate our❏ First aid instruction booklet selves and one another about the likelihood of an earthquake ❏ Medications (7 day supply) ❏ Medical Supplies (Glasses, Contact Lenses, syringes, spe- here, and the importance of preparing ourselves to get through them. cialty batteries, etc.)

Consider the “what if ’s” associated with an earthquake and ❏ Multi-Purpose Tool (or small hand tools) what you need to do to prepare your emergency plan and build ❏ Sanitation & Personal Hygiene Items your kit. For additional information, please contact your com❏ Copies/Originals of Personal Documents mand’s emergency management staff. You may also contact the ❏ Medication List NSA Naples Emergency Management division at DSN 626❏ Important Medical Information 5303, 081-568-5303, or by email at EMOGROUP@eu.navy.mil. ❏ Passports Community members can also visit the Emergency ❏ Birth Certificates Management’s website by visiting www.cnic.navy.mil/Naples ❏ Immunization Record and clicking the Operations and Management tab. ❏ Sojourner’s Permit

NOSC Thrift Store general manager Cheryl Woods takes a break from marking donated items. (Photo courtesy of NOSC)

NOSC Thrift Store Expands Programs

By Elizabeth Biddle, Naples Overseas Support Club

The Naples Overseas Support Club (NOSC) has provided several new Thrift Store programs and expanded its mission of charitable giving to our community.

The NOSC Thrift Store has provided a new program for command sponsored organizations to do direct fundraising at its store. The program requires the organization to create and print a flyer to distribute to their "friends.” The flyer will be used by individuals supporting the organization during its scheduled time at the Thrift Store. All proceeds raised from the organization's flyer will be given to it. Organizations can fill out an application and schedule through the store’s general manager for the first and third Wednesdays of each month. More information on the store and process can be found at www.noscitaly.com under the “NOSC Thrift Store” tab.

Another program expanded this month was the NOSC Free Book program, which has already assisted the Library and Naples Elementary School. The program used the plethora of books donated to the NOSC Thrift Store to distribute the oversupply to others in need of reading material. Books are now available at the Navy Lodge, Support Site Rec Room and Capodichino’s Liberty Center.

The NOSC Thrift Store now hosts military/uniform sales for active-duty service members on the second Thursday of each month from 4:30 to 7 p.m. Entry to this special sale is by military ID card. Additionally, NOSC members can show their membership card and receive a 10 percent discount.

NOSC is an organization open to all members of the NSA Naples community. It provides charitable funding, educational resources and social activities, as well as the Thrift Store, to the military community.

Since January, NOSC has provided kitchen appliances to the Support Site Rec Room, gift cards to Sailor of the Year finalists and winners, and funded more than $3,000 to on base community organizations.

In the event of an emergency or to report a crime, please call the Emergency Dispatch Center at 081-568-4911 or 5911.

(On-Base Dial 9-1-1) For non-emergency assistance, call 081-568-5638.

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Navy Christens ddG 1000 in honor of historic leader

By MC2 Ian Cotter, Defense Media Activity

Elmo "Bud" Zumwalt Jr., the Navy's youngest Chief of Naval Operations and one of the most influential Sailors of the 20th Century, radically changed the face of the Navy as both a surface warrior and a social reformer.

Zumwalt was born Nov. 29, 1920 in California and spent his childhood in the small community of Tulare. He originally planned to become a doctor, following in the footsteps of his mother and father, but in 1939 he was accepted into the United States Naval Academy.

In 1942, World War II swept across the Pacific. Bud was granted an early graduation and was assigned his first ship, USS Phelps (DD 360).

Aboard his second ship, USS Robinson (DD 562), Zumwalt earned a Bronze Star with Valor for his actions during the Battle of Leyte Gulf.

At the end of the war, Zumwalt was named prize captain of the Imperial Japanese gunboat Ataka and sailed into Japanese -occupied Shanghai, China to assist with the removal of the Japanese military. There, he was asked to a dinner at a Russian household where he met his would-be bride, Mouza Coutelais-du-Roche.

Having only known her for about two weeks, Bud married Mouza Oct. 22, 1945.

After the war, Zumwalt served at a variety of commands, honing his expertise in surface warfare and eventually went to work for Undersecretary of Defense for Foreign Affairs, Paul Nitze. Under Nitze, Zumwalt gained a broad understanding of naval strategy that he would eventually take with him to flag commands. As a vice admiral, he was promoted to commander of Naval Forces Vietnam.

Prior to Zumwalt's arrival, the riverine forces had not been fully effective in combatting the Viet Cong.

Zumwalt combined all of the compartmentalized forces into Task Force 194 or "Operation Sealords." He also ordered the use of the chemical defoliant "Agent Orange," which dropped the American casualty rate, but years later would have

Secretary of the Navy Ray Mabus speaks with media in Bath, Maine before the christening ceremony for the Zumwalt-class guided-missile destroyer Pre-Commissioning Unit (PCU) Zumwalt (DDG) 1000, April 12. The ship, the first of three Zumwalt-class destroyers, will provide independent forward presence and deterrence, support special operations forces and operate as part of joint and combined expeditionary forces. The lead ship and class are named in honor of former Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Elmo R. "Bud" Zumwalt Jr., who served as chief of naval operations from 1970-1974. (Photo by MC1 Arif Patani)

adverse effects on the people exposed to it.

In the summer of 1970, Zumwalt was nominated by President Richard Nixon to become Chief of Naval Operations. He began his term by implementing "Project Sixty," a plan to drastically reduce excess ship capacity in the fleet within 60 days. Through the project, Zumwalt came up with what he called a "HighLow mix", keeping a higher number of smaller multiplatform ships in the fleet while reducing the numbers of large single-platform vessels.

Next, Zumwalt began issuing Z-Grams, personal messages and directives from the CNO sent directly to deckplate Sailors. Z-Grams ushered in many monumental changes in the fleet, such as benefits for minorities and women, relaxed grooming standards, and better quali-

ty of life for the average Sailor. Z-66 promoted equal opportunity in the Navy, pushing the Navy forward in a racially divided military.

"We were not trying to create a Navy in which any group, any segment was anything other than an integral part," said retired Cmdr. Bill Norman, Executive Director to Adm. Zumwalt's Advisory Committee on Race Relations and Minority Affairs. "He was trying to get across a message that regardless of how good our hardware and our systems are, we need people."

Following his term as CNO, Zumwalt retired from the Navy. His son, Lt. Elmo

Zumwalt III, who had served under his father during the Vietnam War, was diagnosed with cancer and died.

Zumwalt believed it to be related to the use of Agent Orange during the war.

"In wartime, a commander makes the least worst decision he can make and clearly based on what he was told by the chemical companies, that was the right decision," said retired Marine Lt. Col. James Zumwalt, Adm. Zumwalt's son. "The downside was we didn't learn until well after the war was over that the chemical companies had lied and unfortunately, the bitter irony for our family is that one of those who fell victim to

that was my brother."

Through his retirement years, Zumwalt worked to get benefits for veterans affected by the defoliant and helped found the National Bone Marrow Registry. For his work, Bud was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom by President Bill Clinton in 1998.

Elmo Zumwalt passed away Jan. 2, 2000. His legacy lives on in the ship that bears his name, USS Zumwalt (DDG 1000). Mirroring the actions of her forbearer, the ship aims to change the Navy, both tactically and socially in regard to Sailors' quality of life. The Navy christened Zumwalt, April 12, 2014.

US, Hellenic, Israeli Navies Conclude Exercise Noble Dina

By MCSN Edward Guttierrez III, Navy Public Affairs Support Element East – Detachment Europe

The U.S Navy concluded the active portion of the regularly-scheduled multinational exercise, Noble Dina, along with Greece and Israel in the Mediterranean Sea, April 10.

Noble Dina is a combined exercise designed to increase interoperability by developing individual and collective maritime proficiencies of participating nations, as well as promoting friendship, mutual understanding and cooperation.

U.S. 6th Fleet exercise participants included the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyers USS Donald Cook (DDG 75) and USS Ramage (DDG 61), Military Sealift Command fleet replenishment oiler USNS John Lenthall (T-AO-189) and P-3 aircraft from Patrol Squadron 9, homeported at Marine Corps Base Hawaii and currently for-

ward deployed to U.S. 6th Fleet.

"Noble Dina was a great opportunity for us to work with two extremely important allies in the Eastern Mediterranean," said Cmdr. Scott Jones, commanding officer of Donald Cook.

"Not only did this exercise allow us to enhance the interoperability between our navies, but it also reaffirmed our ties as maritime Nations and demonstrates our resolve and commitment to stability in the region."

Participants conducted surface, air defense, anti-submarine, and mine-swept channel exercises, as well as astern refueling and underway replenishment.

U.S. 6th Fleet, headquartered in Naples, Italy, conducts a full range of maritime security operations and theater security cooperation missions in concert with coalition, joint, interagency, and other parties in order to advance security and stability in Europe and Africa.

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ONGOING/ON THE HORIZON continued PROTESTANT WOMEN OF THE CHAPEL (PWOC) meet every Tuesday from 9 a.m. until 11:30 a.m. in the Fellowship Hall for worship and bible Study. Stay up-to-date with current events at our Facebook page PWOC Naples or contact us at pwocparticipation@gmail.com to be on our email distribution.

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 mom's night out and field trips to explore Bella Napoli and beyond. Interested? Considering homeschooling? For more information, please contact Tirzah Aiken at tirzahaiken@gmail.com.

USNH NAPLES OFFERS TOBACCO CESSATION COUNSELING. Tired of being controlled by tobacco? We can help you quit! Individual sessions are available to active duty members and their dependents in the Health Promotions department at U.S. Naval Hospital Naples. To make an appointment, please call DSN 629-6445 or 081-811-6445, or email napleshealthpromotions@med.navy.mil. For more information, visit us at the hospital's Public Health front desk, located in the main Atrium on the 1st floor.

PROTESTANT WOMEN OF THE CHAPEL (PWOC) meet every Tuesday from 9 a.m. until 11:30 a.m. in the Fellowship Hall for worship and bible Study. Stay up-to-date with current events at our Facebook page PWOC Naples or contact us at pwocparticipation@gmail.com to be on our email distribution.

CLUB BEYOND is a youth group run by Naval Support Activity Naples Religious Ministries. Club Beyond is open to children in grades 7 through 12, and meets Wednesdays at 5:30 p.m. in the Chapel Fellowship Hall at the Support Site. For more information, please contact Arturo at apaulino@clubbeyond.org.

BOY SCOUT TROOP 007 holds troop meetings every Monday from 6:30 to 8 p.m. in the Support Site Community Center. E-mail the Scoutmaster at 007troop@gmail.com or visit the website at sites.google.com/site/boyscouttroop007naples.

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 346-6803282 or by e-mail to nalexander@afsouth.nato.int.

HARRY S. TRUMAN LODGE No. 649 meets 6:30 p.m. every 2nd and 4th Friday of the month at 6:30 p.m. FMI, contact Kevin Baker at 338-479-7023 or hst649sec@yahoo.com, or visit http://groups.yahoo.com/ group/HST649.

WOMEN, INFANTS, CHILDREN (WIC) OVERSEAS PROGRAM is offered at NSA Naples. Women who are pregnant, breastfeeding, postpartum or have an infant or child under the age of five may qualify for the program. WIC Overseas is a nutrition education program that provides nutritious supplemental foods. Contact WIC Overseas at 081-811-4962.

THE NAPLES AREA SECOND CLASS PETTY OFFICERS ASSOCIATION meets twice a month to discuss upcoming community outreach opportunities and charity events. For more information, contact MA2 Aaron Kurschner at DSN 626-2871 or ABH2 Brent Paucke at DSN 626-5382.

NAPOLI NATION FAN CLUB is a group that helps community members attend SSC Napoli soccer games, promotes intercultural relations and provides SSC Napoli information to the community. Membership benefits include SSC Napoli gear, discounted tickets and entry to Napoli Nation functions. FMI, visit www.facebook.com/groups/USASSCNapoli.

SEVENTH DAY ADVENTIST WORSHIP SERVICE takes place Saturdays at Support Site Chapel from 9 a.m. to noon. The schedule is: Sabbath School lessons, 9:30 to 10:45 a.m.; songs and praise, 10:45 to 11 a.m.; Divine Service, 11 a.m. to noon. For more information, please contact Paolo Fleurant at 328-194-6897 or naplesadventistsgroup@yahoo.com.

CONNECT THE TOTS CLUB unites families with children from newborn to pre-school age within the Naples military community. Club events include monthly coffee mornings and birthday parties, weekly playgroups, craft activities and more. For more information, visit www.meetup.com/ Connect-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 335-7604446. Also check out the group’s Facebook page, Fil-Am Naples.

THE U.S. MILITARY RETIREE ASSOCIATION OF SOUTHERN ITALY (USMRA-SI) is the only association in Southern Italy representing the interests of U.S. retired military personnel and their survivors. If you are not a member and are eligible, please join the USMRA-SI at usmra-si.tripod.com. Point of contact: Wylie Miller, 329-208-7315.

MEDITATION SITTING GROUP is held from 6:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. every Monday at the side chapel at the Support Site. Newcomers should stop by from 6 p.m. to 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.

LATINOS UNIDOS WELCOMES NEW MEMBERS Meetings are at 2 p.m. the first Sunday of every month at the Support Site park. For more info, contact Michael Cortez, Michael.cortez@eu.navy.mil, 334-6771-0327, or Gabriel Sermeno, Gabriel.sermeno@eu.navy.mil, 081-811-5554.

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.

Friday, April 18 4:30 p.m. Rio 2, G 6 p.m.

Tyler Perry's: Single Mom's Club, PG-13 7 p.m.

Noah, PG-13 8:30 p.m. Transcendence, PG-13, Premiere Showing Saturday, April 19 Rio 2, G Captain America: Winter Soldier, PG-13 (3D) 6 p.m.

Draft Day, PG-13 7 p.m.

Transcendence, PG-13 8:30 p.m. Captain America: Winter Soldier, PG-13 3 p.m.

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Sunday, April 20 Rio 2, G (3D) Tyler Perry's: Single Mom's Club, PG-13 Son of God, PG-13 Noah, PG-13

Monday, April 21 Closed, No Movies Tuesday, April 22 Closed, No Movies Wednesday, April 23 4:30 p.m. Rio 2, G 6 p.m.

Captain America: Winter Soldier, PG-13 7 p.m.

Son of God, PG-13, Last Showing Thursday, April 24 4:30 p.m. Transcendence, PG-13 6 p.m.

Noah, PG-13 7 p.m.

300: Rise of an Empire, R Friday, April 25 4:30 p.m. Mr. Peabody and Sherman, PG 6 p.m.

Rio 2, G 7 p.m.

Draft Day, PG-13 8:30 p.m. Sabotage, R, Premiere Showing

Movie Descriptions RANSCENDENCE, PG-13, Cast: Johnny Depp, Paul Bettany, Rebecca Hall, Kate Mara, Morgan Freeman. Sci-Fi/ Action, 119 min. Dr. Will Caster is the foremost researcher in the field of Artificial Intelligence, working to create a sentient machine that combines the collective intelligence of everything ever known with the full range of human emotions. His highly controversial experiments have made him famous, but they have also made him the prime target of anti-technology extremists who will do whatever it takes to stop him. However, in their attempt to destroy Will, they inadvertently become the catalyst for him to succeed -- to be a participant in his own transcendence. For his wife Evelyn and best friend Max Waters, both fellow researchers, the question is not if they can, but if they should. Their worst fears are realized as Will's thirst for knowledge evolves into a seemingly omnipresent quest for power, to what end is unknown. The only thing that is becoming terrifyingly clear is there may be no way to stop him.

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RAFT DAY, PG-13, Cast: Jennifer Garner, Kevin Costner, Chadwick Boseman, Tom Welling, Terry Crews. Drama, Sport, 110 min. On the day of the NFL Draft, general manager Sonny Weaver has the opportunity to save football in Cleveland when he trades for the number one pick.

He must quickly decide what he's willing to sacrifice in pursuit of perfection as the lines between his personal and professional life become blurred on a life-changing day for a few hundred young men with dreams of playing in the NFL.

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IO 2, G, Cast: Rodrigo Santoro, Anne Hathaway, Leslie Mann, Jesse Eisenberg, Jamie Foxx.

Animation, Adventure, Comedy, 101 min. It's a jungle out there for Blu, Jewel and their three kids after they're hurtled Rio de Janeiro to the wilds of the Amazon. As Blu tries to fit in, he goes beak-tobeak with the vengeful Nigel, and meets the most fearsome adversary of all: his father-in-law.

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Drama, 111 min. When five struggling single moms put aside their differences to form a support group, they find inspiration and laughter in their new sisterhood, and help each other overcome the obstacles that stand in their way.

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ON OF GOD, PG-13, Cast: Diogo Morgado, Roma Downey, Adrian Schiller, Greg Hicks, Darwin Shaw. Drama, 138 min. This major motion picture brings the story of Jesus life to audiences through compelling cinematic storytelling that is both powerful and inspirational. Told with the scope and scale of an action epic, the film features powerful performances, exotic locales, dazzling visual effects and a rich orchestral score. Portuguese actor Diogo Morgado portrays the role of Jesus as the film spans from his humble birth through his teachings, crucifixion and ultimate resurrection

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

TOURS OPEN TO BOTh U.S. MILITARy AND NATO I.D. CARD hOLDERS USO DAILY TOURS April 18 Sorrento by Night...................€29 April 19 Cooking Class in Rome..........€98 April 20 Easter Lunch and Wine Tasting ...........................€57 April 26 Pompeii and Mt. Vesuvius ..€350 April 27 Valley of the Dead ..................€42 May 02 Sushi and Jazz........................€45 May 03 Rome City Center and Hard Rock Café ......................€45 WEEKEND TOURS April 19-20 Easter in Florence and Pisa . . . . . . .€178 May 10-11 Mother’s Day in Ischia Weekend . . .€149 May 23-26 Memorial Day in Venice and Verona . . .€299 May 24-26 Memorial Day at the Beach Resort . .€195 June 13-15 Rimini, San Marino e Mirabilandia .€238

No Children Under 10 Admitted to R-Rated Movies

Anthony Mackie. Action/Adventure, 128 min. After the cataclysmic events in New York with The Avengers, Steve Rogers, aka Captain America, living quietly in Washington, D.C. and trying to adjust to the modern world. But when a S.H.I.E.L.D. colleague comes under attack, Steve becomes embroiled in a web of intrigue that threatens to put the world at risk. Joining forces with the Black Widow, Captain America struggles to expose the ever-widening conspiracy while fighting off professional assassins sent to silence him at every turn. When the full scope of the villainous plot is revealed, Captain America and the Black Widow enlist the help of a new ally, the Falcon. However, they soon find themselves up against an unexpected and formidable enemy-the Winter Soldier.

OAH, PG-13, Cast: Russell Crowe, Jennifer Connelly, Emma Watson, Anthony Hopkins, Logan Lerman. Drama, Action/Adventure, 134 min. In a world ravaged by human sin, Noah is given a divine mission: to build an Ark to save creation from the coming flood.

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R. PEABODY AND SHERMAN, PG, Cast: Ty Burell, Max Charles, Allison Janney, Stephen Colbert. Family, Comedy, Adaptation, Animated, 92 min. Mr. Peabody, the most accomplished dog in the world, and his mischievous boy Sherman, use their time machine - The Wabac - to go on the most outrageous adventures known to man or dog. But when Sherman takes The Wabac out for a joyride to impress his friend Penny, they accidently rip a hole in the universe, wreaking havoc on the most important events in world history. Before they forever alter the past, present and future, Mr. Peabody must come to their rescue, ultimately facing the most daunting challenge of any era: figuring out how to be a parent. Together, the time traveling trio will make their mark on history.

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00: RISE OF AN EMPIRE, R, Cast: Eva Green, Rodrigo Santoro, Callan Mulvey, Sullivan Stapleton, Jamie Blackley. Action/ Adventure, 102 min. Based on Frank Miller's latest graphic novel Xerxes, and told in the breathtaking visual style of the blockbuster "300," this new chapter of the epic saga takes the action to a fresh battlefield-on the sea-as Greek general Themistokles attempts to unite all of Greece by leading the charge that will change the course of the war. This film pits Themistokles against the massive invading Persian forces led by mortal-turned-god Xerxes, and Artemesia, vengeful commander of the Persian navy.

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ABOTAGE, R, Cast: Arnold Schwarzenegger, Sam Worthington, Terrence Howard, Joe Manganiello, Olivia Williams. Action/Adventure, Drama, Thriller, 109 min. An elite DEA task force deals with the world's deadliest drug cartels.

Specializing in complex mobile operations, the team executes a tactical raid on a cartel safe house.

What looks to be a typical raid turns out to be an elaborate theft operation, pre-planned by the DEA squad. After hiding millions in stolen cash, the team believes their secret is safe - until someone begins assassinating them one by one.

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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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teaching Sailors to Change people's lives How the Navy's recruiting school turns fleet Sailors into recruiters

By MCC Christopher E. Tucker, Defense Media Activity

Let's face it. The most any of us can hope to accomplish in the Navy is to master our craft, leave a command better than we found it and to train our reliefs.

However, in order to have reliefs to train, someone has to initially find qualified young men and women and convince them to join the Navy.

That job falls squarely on Navy Recruiting Command, which operates 1,450 recruiting stations around the country and also in Japan, Europe and Guam. With 5,000 Navy recruiters working across America's cities and small towns, the command is tasked with bringing more than 33,000 people into the Navy for fiscal year 2014 alone.

With most recruiters being fleet Sailors on a three-year tour of duty, it is imperative they receive the absolute best training possible. New recruiters attend a fiveweek course at Naval Air Station Pensacola, Fla., to learn how to find qualified future Sailors.

NORU, or Navy Recruiting Orientation Unit, trains approximately 1,500 Sailors each year to serve in the field.

"My number one mission is to take Sailors and reenergize them, motivate them to love what they do - to love the Navy," said Senior Chief Navy Counselor Tim Corelli, a senior instructor at NORU. In five short weeks, these fleet Sailors learn everything from how to analyze a recruiting market to sales techniques. In fact, they learn a specific sales philosophy called VALOR, which stands for value-oriented recruiting. Essentially, it shows Sailors how to identify prospects' pressures, plans and problems and teaches them how the Navy can help solve those, ultimately leading to that prospect raising their right hand to join.

"We teach them to take someone who is apathetic, and by the time they're done with them they are ready to join the Navy," said Corelli.

However, it's more than just sales. The staff at NORU also emphasize standards, both Navy personal standards and ethics, as well as recruiting standards. On the first day of class, all new students are given a height-weight measurement to ensure they are within body fat standards. Those that aren't are immediately enrolled in the command's fitness enhancement program.

"We are the face of the Navy out there as recruiters," said Chief Navy Counselor Kevin Roux, an instructor at NORU and the command fitness leader. "If a recruiter is out of standards, that's not the image that we want to have. We really need to make sure that we're on top of our game here."

The staff uses the Navy Operational Fitness and Fueling System as their guideline for teaching fitness. They hold mandatory command group physical training twice a week in the

Instructors and students conduct practice interviews in a mock recruiting station classroom at NORU. (U.S. Navy photo)

morning and the fitness enhancement program sessions are held two additional days per week in the afternoon.

"I'm a believer in the NOFFS program. I wasn't at first, but I know what it's done for me," said Roux. "You get out of it what you put into it. I find myself to be a better runner now."

For some fleet Sailors, the transition to recruiting can be a bit of a shock to their system. Taking someone who is a technical expert in their rating and teaching them an entirely new set of skills presents its own unique challenge.

"This is a whole new experience," said Chief Boatswain’s Mate Christopher Haywood, a new recruiter.

"Being a boatswain's mate, I'm used to the fleet mentality. [Here] you learn new things about how to relate to people."

The instructors said they usually see some myths about recruiting cleared up within the first week of the course.

"Most of the time we're getting the top Sailors from the fleet," said Senior Chief Navy Counselor Brian Banrey, a NORU instructor. "They come to recruiting to be successful, but when they get here they figure out that it's something different. They might be the best ET or best MM, but when they come here they've never done [something like this] before. They're learning a different trade, which sometimes can be a challenge."

The course culminates in a capstone exercise during the final week. Instructors role play as potential Sailors and the students work in a mock recruiting station.

Students are evaluated on how well they deal with a variety of situations, everything from an angry parent who doesn't want their child to join the Navy, to a prospect who changes his mind at the last minute and decides not to join.

"We deliberately make it chaotic," said Senior Chief Navy Counselor Elissa Cook, a NORU instructor.

One myth instructors were quick to dispel is that Navy recruiters must lie to be successful.

Navy Recruiting Orientation Unit graduates recite the Sailor's Creed before receiving their recruiter "cookies" and heading out to their first recruiting stations. (U.S. Navy photo)

"The reality of it is ... that it's so easy to get caught and ruin your career," said Corelli. "The last thing we want is for a bunch of Sailors in the fleet that can't do the job because they're not qualified. Eventually, I tell all these recruiters, 'Guess what? One day, guess where you're going when your three years is up? You're going back to work with those people that you put in. Do you want to work side-by-side with someone you lied about?'"

Instructors and students alike said the intangible skills of building relationships and learning to relate to complete strangers are the most important tools recruiters walk away with.

"As a fire controlman, I actually ran an ET division for navigational radar and GPS," said Fire Controlman 1st Class Christopher Campbell, who reported to NORU fresh off a tour aboard USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70). "As far as recruiting, the job

is completely different. I'm interacting with people who aren't Sailors. It's a different way to approach them. It's more about building a personal relationship with your applicants and future Sailors."

Teaching the art of recruiting boils down to helping these Sailors find qualified people that can ultimately make the Navy a better place, said Corelli.

"You do change people's life," he said.

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Navy Memorial hosts 23rd Ask the Doctor: What’s the best way to keep kids Blessing of the Fleet From Naval District Washington Public Affairs

The United States Navy Memorial hosted the 23rd Annual Blessing of the Fleet ceremony at the memorial in Washington, D.C., April 14.

The ceremony followed the annual Cherry Blossom Festival Parade, and featured the United States Navy Band and Ceremonial Guard, along with a Parade of Attaches and presentation of colors advanced across the memorial's outdoor plaza as the event commenced.

President and CEO of the U.S. Navy Memorial Foundation, retired Vice Adm. John Totushek, welcomed the guests to the centuries-old tradition.

"Usually this tradition is performed in fishing villages to pray for the Sailors are taken care of and they come back with a plentiful harvest," said Totushek.

The blessing of the fleet is a ceremony created centuries ago in Europe and is a common practice by Sailors and navies around the world intended to guard ships and crews from the hazards of the sea.

Sailors from the U.S. Navy Ceremonial Guard and Coast Guard Honor Guard poured water from the Seven Seas and the Great Lakes into the surrounding fountains, "charging" them to life and ushering in the spring season.

This year's ceremony also kicked off the Year of the Coast Guard.

"Normally this ceremony is an all-Navy event, but if you look around this year you see a lot of the lighter-blue participating," said Totushek. "The Navy Memorial is here to represent all the sea services."

Previous year-round themes have included the "Year of the Chief" and the "Year of the Military Woman" with future themes including the "Year of the Navy Reserve" and the "Year of the Marine Corps," added Totushek.

Celebrating Strengths During Month of the Military Child

By Reena Patel, Clinical Counselor with Fleet and Family Support Center Naples

We all know that the men and women who serve in our active duty are special and courageous for the sacrifices they make, not only with regard to family but also within the larger community. But what about the children and youth who also support and make up our military families? Month of the Military Child is not only a time to help families keep youth safe and healthy, but is also a time to celebrate what it means to be a military child.

The unique experience of being a military child includes deployments of loved ones, relocations, unpredictable schedules, military bases, and few familiar faces. However, according to Mary Wertsch's book “Military Brats: Legacies of Childhood from Inside the Fortress,” military children are equipped early on with a sense of duty and responsibility, an ability to get along with others, flexibility, loyalty, respect for diversity, and a larger commitment to the world than their civilian peers.

Teens at the Support Site base discuss feeling more culturally aware and accepting of differences as military youth who have had an opportunity to travel all over the world and within the United States. When asked to compare their experiences to others back home, youth noticed a change in attitude and behaviors around accepting others when they went back to public schools or private schools in the United States.

“There is a lot of positive energy here with the teens,” said Nate Halubka, Teen Center director.

“They have a better understanding of cultural diver-

sity. I have worked with youth back in the U.S. and these youth seem to be always growing and increasing their breadth of cultural knowledge.”

The challenges of being a parent in the military are unlike any other. Military moms and dads know how difficult it can be to spend quality time with their child under the demands of an active-duty schedule filled with watches, overnight duty and deployments.

Nina Delucchi, School Age Care Director, states, “I see parents who work from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. and also have duty shifts and stand watch multiple times during the week,” said Nina Delucchi, School Age Care director. “Especially in dual military families, the stress and needs can be extremely high.”

“When seeing new military children, I recognize the incredible resiliency, independence and adaptive nature of these kids who get to Naples on a Wednesday and are already enrolled in school on Friday,” said Delucchi. “They often learn to make it happen just like their parents.”

Military youth are accustomed to the idea that all control is external, not only for themselves but also for their parents. It is important for parents to be mindful of emphasizing the control youth have to make healthy choices about aspects in their life that they can make decisions about such as health, relationships with peers and effort in school.

“My dad was Air Force and I was born in Germany,” said Lt. Joanna Reid, assigned to U.S. 6th Fleet. “I found comfort in knowing that whether my dad was deployed or not, I knew other kids in my class were going through something similar.”

Youth who are able to reach out to peers and adults in the community who can relate to them are able to mitigate the unique challenges of developmental stages in the context of unpredictability and highly structured environment, especially for teens when pushing the boundaries and finding identity is critical for development.

“Even though we did not live near the Teen Center, they still dropped us off regularly and you realize even though you are unique, you can still find community that relates to you,” said Reid.

Honoring the strengths and valuing the sacrifice of military youth is essential for building healthier communities and families. For more information regarding tips and guidelines for supporting your military youth please stop by the FFSC, visit the Military Family Research Institute at Purdue University at www.cfs.purdue.edu/mfri, or visit Operation Military Kids at www.operationmilitarykids.org/ public/home.aspx.

healthy and active?

By Lt. Elizabeth Fidler, U.S. Naval Hospital Naples

No matter what news source you prefer, it is well known that rates of obesity in children are higher than they used to be. In honor of the Month of the Military Child, let’s talk about keeping kids healthy and active.

As the weather warms up and the days get longer, it is the perfect time to encourage plenty of outdoor activities and sports. It is also the time where a variety of fresh fruits appear in the market stalls. Use this season to make the entire family a little bit healthier.

There are many positive lifestyle changes that parents and adults can model for their children. Make an effort to eat meals as a family unit (no matter what size) at the table instead of in front of the television, and focus on enjoying what is on the plate in front of you. We are in the perfect country for this, as Italians have a great culture surrounding family-style eating. We can learn from their slow, methodical eating, chatting about the day, and telling stories about the family.

These activities encourage the integration of food into our lives instead of treating mealtime as a hurried afterthought.

Encourage your children to make good decisions by offering choices whenever possible. Bring picky eaters with you to the grocery shop and have them pick the fruits and vegetables they like. Purchase snacks like fruits, vegetables, yogurt, and whole grain foods, as they make you feel full longer. Limit the intake of sodas and sugary drinks, and encourage fruits and water instead.

While nutrition is a very important part of the equation, it is also imperative that children stay active. Studies have shown that children who perceive exercise as fun are more likely to make it a priority later on in life. Most children should have about 60 minutes of moderate physical activity every day. This can be in organized sports, running around with friends, or going for a brisk walk with the family. Try to limit your child’s television, computer and video game exposure to less than 2 hours a day, as these activities have been linked to childhood obesity. Our youth sports programs here on base are also a great way to make exercise a social and fun event.

We are always here to help. If you have questions or concerns related to your health, prescriptions, or diagnoses, call your Medical Home Port at 081-811-6271 during business hours, or contact us 24/7 through www.Relayhealth.com. For general questions, you can call the Nurse Advice Line at 800-877-660.

Chapel Members and Guests Watch 'Son of God’

More than 200 chapel members and guests packed into the Support Site Reel Time II Theater to watch the movie "Son of God," April 13. Command chaplains helped arrange for snacks and refreshments, as well as a time for chapel members, families and friends to attend the showing in the spirit of holy Week. (Photo by Cmdr. Don Biadog Jr.)

Religious Ministries’ Notes from Beyond

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ANATRA / Duck CAPRA / Goat CERVO / Deer CONIGLIO / Rabbit GALLO / Rooster MUCCA / Cow OCA / Goose PECORA / Sheep SERPENTE / Snake

Answer to last week’s puzzle

Arturo Paulino is the community director of Club Beyond, a youth group run by Naval Support Activity Naples Religious Ministries. Club Beyond is open to children in grades 7 through 12, and meets Wednesdays at 5:30 p.m. in the Chapel Fellowship Hall at the Support Site. You can reach Arturo at apaulino@clubbeyond.org.

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What is a successful marriage? In the corporate world we have titles, desks, ranks, salaries, promotions, and organizational charts, which give us a clean-cut answer to this question. In school we have GPA, classes, societies, clubs, and awards, which also render a fairly good picture of success.

In sports we can measure success with win/loss columns, averages, ribbons, and medals, but how can we measure the success of a marriage?

A common tool used to measure the success of a marriage is longevity. It seems as if every multiple of five years is a milestone of achievement. While I am all for congratulations every step of the way, I’m not sure longevity equates to success in a marriage. The human power to tolerate, cohabitate, and simply run two different lives under the same roof, even over thirty years, can be surprising.

Other popular factors are the presence or absence of children, financial security (whatever that means), lack of conflict (this scares me), or social standing.

As I conversed about this topic with my wife Tracy, and after challenging each other’s points, we seem to agree on what we call a “starting point.”

This acknowledges from the get-go that we do not claim to touch the depth of this conversation, but rather it’s the beginning of scratching the surface.

Here’s our finding: a successful marriage is one in which both individuals accept what they know of each other, support each other’s full potential, and tackle life with a team-like posture. There you have it, my personal two cents.

I do not have the space to fully discuss each concept, but I would like to provide a helpful illustration of the last factor. Please notice the last line reads “tackle life with a team-like posture.” I have

intentionally used the word “posture” instead of “position”.

I help with the track and field team, and there is a subtle, but clear distinction between these two words. To engage in a “position” is generally driven by a moment, a circumstance or emotion; however when my runners hold a “posture,” this is driven by a plan, an intention, a routine and practice.

It is Tracy and my experience that when we take the initiative to run our relationship with teamlike ethos, we change from roommates living under the same roof, to a functioning and winning team able to strive together in order to achieve the win as equals. So even though we both may feel the strain that endurance demands, we keep interacting as a unified team in order to make progress, evolve and eventually hold the trophy together.

Albert Einstein once said, “Men marry women with the hope they will never change. Women marry men with the hope they will change.

Invariable they are both disappointed.” I am no genius, but my experience tells me that acceptance and evolution ought to go hand-in-hand. It is not an easy posture, but it seems when we embrace our partners for who they are, encourage their full potentials and celebrate every step of the way, we are one step closer towards the seemingly elusive successful marriage.

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By Arturo Paulino, Club Beyond community director NSA Naples Religious Ministries

Practiceyour vocabulary. Find the Italian words.

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Is My Marriage Successful?

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GLI ANIMALI / ANIMALS (PART 2)

Palm Sunday Mass Celebrated at Support Site

Obtaining your Sojourner Permit Italian law requires all foreign personnel working or living within Italy, other than an active-duty member under military orders, to obtain a Sojourner Permit within eight days of arrival in Italy. This is different from a visa, which is merely an approval for entry into the country.

All applicants over 14 years of age must apply in person, as each person's signature is required at the time of application.

NATIONALS OF ANY STATE OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITY COMING TO ITALY DO NOT REQUIRE ANY VISA OR SOJOURNER PERMIT. As part of the Area Orientation process, the U.S. Region Legal Service Office (RLSO EURAFSWA) assists in the preparation and oversees the acquisition of the Sojourner Permit for all personnel attached to U.S. Navy commands in the Naples area. Army and Air Force personnel stationed at JFC must apply through the Carabiniere at the JFC Provost Marshall's Office, Building L. Contact Connie Henderson, RLSO EURAFSWA liaison advisor, at 081-568-4639 for more information.

In the event of an emergency or to report a crime, please call the Emergency Dispatch Center at 081-568-4911 or 5911.

Lt. Dan Fullerton, chaplain for Naval Support Activity Naples, blesses the congregation with holy water during Palm Sunday Mass, April 13, in the Village Forum outside the Support Site Chapel. Easter services will begin with an early morning 6 a.m. Ecumenical Sunrise Service in the Village Forum.

Other scheduled Easter services can be found in the church schedule on this page. A no-cost Easter brunch will be served from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Striker's Bowling Alley for all chapel attendees and guests. Command chaplains will be giving away free tickets following the Mass and services on Easter Sunday. For more information, please contact the chapel offices at DSN 626-3539 for Capodichino or DSN 629-4600 for Support Site. (Photo by Cmdr. Don Biadog Jr.)

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In the Spotlight JAYME ROSI Jayme Rosi is a compassionate and a dedicated volunteer for USO Naples who continually strives to support the military community here in Bella Napoli. At every community Bingo, Taste of Home Single Sailor Dinner, AFN spotlight, multicultural outreach event and more, Jayme is there with a smile and two helping hands. Trustworthy and endearing, her energy and positive attitude are contagious to those around her. Since starting as a volunteer with USO Naples in August, Jayme has given an extraordinary 164 hours and has averaged 25 hours a month.

As Jayme says, “Giving back to the military community is of utmost importance. Standing along-side my husband as he has served the past 20 years, I have seen how the military has taken care of our family and I want to give back as much as possible.” Jayme embodies this sentiment, always exuding warmth that spreads to all of the volunteers that she leads and military members she serves.

LCDR CHRISTIAN MELENDEZ A native from Dana Point, Calif., Lt. Cmdr.

Christian Melendez joined the Navy in 1990.

He graduated from the University of Southern California and earned his master’s degree from The University of Oklahoma. A product of the Medical Enlisted Commissioning Program, he completed nursing school with highest distinction from the University of Rhode Island. Melendez currently serves as the assistant to the director of Nursing Services and as the department head of the Multi-Service Ward where he is responsible for inpatient services. During his four years onboard, Melendez has served in several nursing leadership roles, both as the chair of the Executive Committee of the Nursing Staff and of Nursing Professional Practice Committee.

Also, he was selected to function as the hospital Medical Inspector General where he provides oversight to all hospital-related Inspector General Programs and investigations.

“This is our second time in Naples, and this time around we were fortunate to share this experience with our children.” Accompanied with his wife Alicia and their three children, they transfer to Portsmouth, Va. in July.

HMC VICTOR IBARRA Chief Hospital Corpsman Victor Ibarra is a resident of Texas, but he was born in Ciudad Juarez Chihuahua, Mexico and immigrated to the United States in 1984. He graduated from high school in 1989 and enlisted in the Navy in December 1994. After graduating from hospital corpsman school in 1995, he was assigned to Naval Hospital Corpus Christi, Texas. Ibarra is a Physical Therapy technician by trade. This is his second tour in Naples and currently works at U.S. Naval Hospital Naples Italy as the senior enlisted leader for the Directorate of Nursing Services, and as the leading chief petty officer for the Patient Administration and the Information Management.

On his off time he enjoys listening to music and spending time with the family. “The best part of being in the Navy and stationed here in Naples is the ability to travel to the places you dreamed about when you were younger. Growing up in Mexico, I never imagined I was going to visit so many countries- I am living the dream.”

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Jobs

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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 081-568-5409. 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 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 DATE APRIL 24 Environmental Protection Specialist, GS-0028-11, ANN# EUR14-796652-AV, Full Time Permanent Legal Assistant, GS-0986-05, ANN#EUR14-810347-JC, Full Time Permanent Mail File Clerk, GS-0305-04 KPP 05, ANN#EUR14-807490JC, Full Time Permanent CLOSING DATE MAY 1 Civil Engineer, GS-0810-13, ANN#EUR14-771343-AV, Full Time Permanent Supervisory Facilities Management Planning Specialist, GS-1601-13, ANN#EUR14809288-AV, Full Time Permanent Safety and Occupational Health Manager, GS-0018-13, ANN#EUR14-801376-AV, Full Time Permanent Program Analyst (Manpower), GS-0343-13, ANN# EUR14-809373-EG, Full Time Permanent Supervisory Operations Research Analyst, GS-1515-14, ANN#EUR14-808343-EG, Full Time Permanent Financial Management Analyst, GS-0501-12, ANN#EUR14 -799164-KB, Full Time Permanent Financial Management Ana-

lyst, GS-0501-09, ANN#EUR14 -799206-KB, Full Time Permanent Program Manager, GS-034013, ANN#EUR14-785188-KB, Full Time Permanent Program Manager, GS-034013, ANN#EUR14-803605-KB, Full Time Permanent Information Technology Specialist, GS-2210-12, ANN# EUR14-811377-JC, Full Time Permanent

LOCAL NATIONAL (LN) POSITIONS CLOSING DATE APRIL 24 Housing Management Assistant, Ua-1173-03, ANN#62588791218-AG, Full Time Permanent CLOSING DATE MAY 1 Vehicle Registration Receptionist, Ua-0303-07, ANN# 62588-801159-AG, Full Time Permanent If you have any questions, contact the front desk at 081-5685409. You will be contacted within 24 hours, so please be sure to provide your contact information. Thank you and we appreciate your input, whether negative or positive so that we can find ways to improve the HRO services or continue to provide excellent service. As a reminder, an HRO representative is available for the bi-weekly "Meet & Greet" at the Support Site food court area. Please feel free to come by, pick up a copy of a vacancy announcement that you may be interested in applying for, or ask questions. If the HRO representative is unable to provide you a response, he or she will bring the question back to the HRO office and you will be provided an answer or a call back the same day. The next "Meet & Greet" is from 8-9 a.m. April 21.

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 081-568-4164/2505.

The applications may be emailed to CNREURAFSWA_ NRBO_N9_Personnel@eu.navy. mil.

NSA NAPLES U.S. POSITIONS, MWR OPEN CONTINUOUS POSITIONS Education Aid/Technician, CY-1702-I/II, ANN#14-005, (Multiple Positions) regular full time (Eligible for Post Allowance) part time & flexible, Child Development Centers, School Age Care, Youth Programs, Teen Center and Youth Sports Capodichino/Support Site. 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-today 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 form 13 years old to 18 years old. Receives and releases children to/from authorized parents, guidance.

Recreation Aid, NF-0189-01 ANN#13-128, flexible, Bowling Center, Support Site. Provides oversight of activities and necessary services to authorized patrons.

Food Service Worker, NA7408-04, ANN#13-126 flexible, Bowling Center, Support Site.

Performs a variety of tasks such as grilling or frying pancakes, hamburgers, hot dogs, bacon, eggs, sausage, by watching while the items are cooking, turning as required; regulating temperature and removing when done.

Recreation Assistant, NF0189-01 KPP-02, ANN#14-018 flexible, Fleet & Family Readiness Center, Gaeta, Italy.

Serves as a primary front line customer service representative of the overall program as such, must continually present information in a high professional and customer friendly style.

Recreation Aid, NF-0189-01, ANN#14-021 flexible, MWR Outdoor Recreation Program, Support site/Carney Park.

Provides and maintain recreation and athletic equipment issue.

Recreation Aid, NF-0189-01, ANN#14-022, flexible, MWR Liberty Division, Naples, Italy.

Employee helps customers in the recreation center with recreational event.

Education Technician (CYP Assistant Director), NF-170203, ANN#14-062 regular full time, (Eligible for Post Allowance). Fleet and Family Readiness Program, CYP Division, CDC Support Site. Assist with the development and supervision of a developmentally appropriate SAC and CDC program that promotes the social, emotional, physical and cogni-

tive growth of children and youth in the age categories served. Closing date: April 25.

Area of Consideration: Internal CYP employees only.

CNREURAFSWA, NRBO LN POSITIONS Financial Technician, Ua0503-06, ANN#14-057, temporary full time, CNREURAFSWA NAF Regional Business Office, Naples. Closing date: April 18.

NEX EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES Gricignano, Building 2091-B Call 081-813-5253/5254 or DSN 629-4774 Hours: Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

For a current list of U.S. vacancies and the on-line application, please visit our website at: https: //www.NavyExchange.jobs.

U.S. NAF POSITIONS AVAILABLE GRICIGNANO MAIN STORE Ann#14000014 Cashier Checker/CC/NF-01/Flex- Open Until Filled. Pay Rate: $8.00-$9.50.

Associates engaged in the operation of cash registers to record sales in retail checkout areas.

Ann#14000019 Sales Clerk/ SL/NF-01/Flex part time- Open Until Filled. Pay Rate: $8.00$9.50. Responsible for selling general merchandise to cus-

tomers and ensuring merchandise is properly stocked and displayed for the Jewelry, Mens, Shoes, Cosmetics, Ladies, Handbags, and Children’s departments.

Ann#140000GN Security Guard/52/NF-01/Flex - Open Until Filled. Pay Rate: $9.00$11.00. Ensures enforcement of security measures; conducts inspections; prepares reports concerning security related incidents, etc.

JFC MINIMART (LAGO PATRIA) Ann#14000171 Sales Clerk/ MM /NF-01/Flex. One Vacancy.

Open Until Filled. Pay Rate: $8.00-$9.50. Responsible for selling general merchandise to customers and ensuring merchandise is properly stocked and available.

CARNEY PARK MINIMART Ann#14000172 Sales Clerk/ MM /NF-01/Seasonal Flex – Two Vacancies. Open Until Filled. Pay Rate: $8.00-$9.50.

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

CAPODICHINO MINIMART Ann#140001HE Sales Clerk/ MM /NF-01/ Flex – Two Vacancies. Open Until Filled.

Pay Rate: $8.00-$9.50. Responsible for selling general merchandise to customers and ensuring merchandise is properly stocked and available.