59th year, No. 28
Serving the Nato, Naples and Gaeta military community in italy
CNP Talks Stability and Service in Naples
Friday, July 18, 2014
W hat ’ s I nsIde
Adm. Bruce Clingan Named Honorary Chief Petty Officer Page 4
Chief of Naval Personnel, Vice Adm. William F. Moran, speaks to Sailors during an all-hands call at Naval Support Activity Naples, July 16. During his visit, Moran spoke to Sailors on issues such as career sea pay, fleet manning and advancements. (Photo by MC2 Jared King)
By MC2 Jared King, Naval Public Affairs Support Element – East Detachment Europe
Chief of Naval Personnel, Vice Adm. Bill Moran, visited Naval Support Activity (NSA) Naples, Italy, July 16, addressing base personnel on critical Navy top-
'Benvenuti Teens' Held for New Students Giuseppe Del Giacco, Intercultural Relations specialist, teaches teens survival Italian classes at the Teen Center during Benvenuti Teens, hosted by the Naples School Liaison Officer, Fleet and Family Support Center and members of Student 2 Student (s2s) Naples Middle/High School group to connect, support and involve new students in grades 7-12. The students are able to learn key Italian phrases and hand gestures to improve their communication skills when traveling around Italy. Photos continue on page 11. (Photo by Frances Aquino)
ics including advancement, pay and uniform changes. As the Chief of Naval Personnel (CNP), Moran is responsible to the Chief of Naval Operations for the Navy’s manpower readiness. He also serves as Deputy Chief of Naval Operations (Manpower, Per-
sonnel, Training Education/ N1) and the overseas Bureau of Naval Personnel, Navy Personnel Command and the Navy Manpower Analysis Center. “I am really proud of what you are doing,” said Moran. “This is not easy to work, with the challenges and the spectrum of oper-
Bringing Her Home - Escorting the Remains of a Fallen Sailor
ations, both at the geo-strategic level, but also at the tactical level; it takes cool heads and a lot of thought to be successful. You all are doing that out here and it feels great to finally get out and see it for real and have the opportunity to talk to you.”
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See CNP VISITS NAPLES Page 5
Gaeta Sailors Handle a Variety of Ships Page 13
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July 18, 2014
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Captain’s Corner
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By Capt. Scott Gray NSA Naples Commanding Officer
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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As I close out my final week as Commanding Officer of Naval Support Activity Naples, I would like to take the opportunity to thank several members and organizations within our great community that have contributed to our collective successes during my time here. I have been privileged to work with an exceptional staff, outstanding department heads, tireless military personnel, and dedicated civilian and local national employees, who deserve full credit for every accolade we receive. You make what we do possible. Leaders within our community have stood up and taken on the difficult responsibilities of caring for our personnel and their families. The Ombudsmen community in Naples is a class act, and has demonstrated unwavering devotion to those who need them most, especially over the last year. NSA's Heather Jerzy is a prime example; I could not function as the CO without a great Ombudsman. The Naples Overseas Support Club, bolstered by Rachel Cornette at the helm, has truly gone above and beyond. Each year, they award thousands of dollars in scholarships to Naples High School graduating seniors, among many charitable pursuits. The Chief Petty Officers Association, First and Second Class Petty Officers Associations have invested time and again in our families, base beautification, and roadway cleanup efforts. Their dedication has made a positive impact in the quality of life for all personnel and their families. To the countless others who have plugged in, showed up and invested, thank you. You have made this community what it is--a community I was not only proud to lead, but proud to call home. We have seen challenges in the last few years, and we have seen success. That success has been built on the back of a phenomenal staff. To me, the single greatest aspect of this tour has been the people. For those still halfway through their rotation, or just arriving, I would urge you to take care of your personnel. Don't let distractions get in the way of doing the right thing by those entrusted to your care. I have enjoyed spending the last three years in Naples, taking in all Southern Italy has to offer. In many ways, the time has flown by. Ensure in the months or years you have remaining on station, you get out and take in the beauty that surrounds us--whether that's a day on the Amalfi Coast, taking a driving tour through Northern Italy, or sticking close in downtown Naples. It has been my privilege to serve as your CO, and I hope to see many of you again in the fleet. Arrividerci, Napoli!
Capt. Scott Gray Cmdr. Jay driskell lt. liza dougherty teresa Merola
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MWR will provide a free bus shuttle service for Single Sailors, TLA families and all US ID card holders to Carney Park from the Support Site and Capo from July 25 to Aug. 24. Seats will be filled on a first come, first served basis. The bus will depart from the Capo Inn stop at 10:15 a.m., the Support Site TLA bus stop at 10:45 a.m. and the Carney Park parking lot across from pool at 6:30 p.m. for return trip. Now you can spend a day or weekend at Carney Park to enjoy the pool, picnic areas, golf course, cabin rental or other recreational gear/programs on site. Single Sailors with a Liberty card can take advantage of specific discounts at the park. For more information, call 081-526-1579.
CFC-O Family Support and Youth Programs Solicitations Family Support and Youth Programs (FSYP) is soliciting organizations that would be interested in the funds raised via the Combined Federal Campaign - Overseas. These funds are to improve the quality of life at overseas military installations. The board will convene the last week of August and make determinations of award levels. Organizations may solicit the FSYP committee for funds using the application enclosed in the instruction, which can be found by going to www.cnic.navy.mil/ Naples and entering 'NAVSUPPACT NAPLES INST 7280.1A' in the search bar. Applications for the funds must be forwarded to NSA Naples Command Master Chief Ashley Drake at ashley.drake@eu.navy.mil no later than 4 p.m. on Aug. 22.
New Shuttle Bus Stop at Capodichino The shuttle bus has implemented a new stop at the west end of Capodichino, in addition to its normal stop in front of Navy Gateway Inn and Suites. The new stop is located by the west parking garage and will be used only when the bus is exiting Capodichino. Community members can board or exit the bus at the new stop. Buses are not permitted to stop at the west end of the base while inbound from the main gate. Buses will not stop at the west end between the hours of midnight and 8 a.m. Buses arriving or departing Capo during this time period will only stop at Navy Gateway Inn and Suites. Questions can be emailed to shuttlebusnaples@ eu.navy.mil.
Access Control Badge Printing Change All access control badges are now being printed by each command’s Security Manager. BLDG 403, Security, is no longer printing/making badges. Please contact your Command Security Manager for any questions you may have.
Child Maltreatment Response Class to be Offered at USNH Naples The Armed Forces Center for Child Protection will offer "Multidisciplinary Approach to Child Maltreatment Evaluations and Investigations" at USNH Naples from Aug. 5-7. All aspects of child maltreatment to include recognition, evaluation, investigation, acute management, and referrals for treatment will be covered. Attendance is recommended for healthcare professionals, law enforcement, legal professionals, social workers, family advocacy and parent support coordinators, teachers, daycare workers, and Chaplains, and will provide up to 18 CME/CNE/CEUs. Registration is free and can be completed at https://education.mods. army.mil/NavyCME. For more information, please contact LT Jentry Vranian-Wade at jentry.vranianwade@ med.navy.mil.
July 20: Service Road Closure PWD Naples will begin construction of a new concrete ramp located on the east side of B-401 July 20.
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During construction the service road leading from the B401 parking area to the Fleet Mail Center B-412 will be closed to vehicle traffic. Pedestrian traffic will be permitted access to the area. The road is scheduled to reopen July 28 in the afternoon.
July 21-24: Junior Golf Camp at the Carney Park Golf Course Cost is $30 per child for 4 days of PGA golf instruction. Tee times are 8:30 a.m. for 6-8 years; 9:30 a.m. for 9-11 years; and, 10:30 a.m. for 12-15 years. Register by July 18. For more information, call the Carney Park Golf Course at 081-526-4296.
July 22: Keep Your Vehicle Running at AWSC This free workshop runs every 30 minutes, from 3:305:30 p.m. Learn how to check a vehicle’s vital fluids, brakes, tires windshield wipers, radiator, seat belts and more, and how to perform other tasks with the help of the Auto Skills center’s expert mechanics. For more info, call the Auto/Wood Skills Center at 629-4971 or 081-8114971.
July 23, 30: American Soccer Club of Naples Summer Skill Sessions ASC will have summer skill sessions July 23 and 30 from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at the Support Site North Soccer Fields. These sessions provide players an opportunity to keep their skills up to date during the summer break. No cost for current ASC members, $10.00 for non-members. Contact Brian Quirk at DSN 626-2962 for more information.
July 24: East Parking Garage Ground Floor Closed for NSA Naples CoC Ceremony The ground floor of the East Parking Garage will be secured from midnight on Tuesday, July 22 to 11 a.m., on Thursday, July 24 for the NSA Naples change of command ceremony. The two-hour parking spots will also be reserved from 8 p.m. on July 23 until the completion of the ceremony.
July 24: Free USO Naples Single Sailor BBQ USO Naples will be hosting a summer barbecue at the Capodichino barracks barbecue pit on Thursday, July 24 for single and unaccompanied service members. Participants will be able to taste sizzling meats, sides and desserts, as well as take part in games and prizes. The free event is scheduled to take place from 6 to 8:30 p.m.
July 26: Rafting with NOR Center Get your feet wet on this fun Class I + / II+ whitewater river rafting trip. 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 for registration is July 21. For more information, call the Support Site NOR Center at DSN 629-4947.
July 26: Single Sailor Snorkeling Tour USO Naples is offering 10 euro seats for single and unaccompanied service members for their snorkeling tour on Saturday, July 26. The 10 euros covers bus transportation, snorkeling instructor, use of equipment, transport via motor boat to a protected area and access to the beach. Seats for the tour are limited. Participants must sign up in person at the USO. For more information, please call DSN 626-5713 or 629-4903.
July 26: Naples Military Family Welcoming Carnival This event will be a chance to meet and greet new families arriving to Naples and provide an opportunity for children to make new friends, held Saturday July 26, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Support Site Central Park. There will be food, carnival games, face painting, giveaways & prizes, and a free meal for the first 400 attendees. For additional information or questions, please contact HT1 Beckett at DSN 626-4827 or AC1 Bradley at DSN 626-5480.
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Panorama July 18, 2014
Halsey Departs Pearl Harbor for 7th Fleet
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T HE I NSIDE P AGE … FOR FLEET AND FAMILY SUPPORT CENTER (FFSC) EVENTS, SEE PAGE 5.
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
A child plays with his radio-controlled ship at Dog Beach on Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam as the guided-missile destroyer USS Halsey (DDG 97) departs Pearl Harbor for a deployment to the U.S. 7th Fleet area of responsibility. (Photo by Canadian Armed Forces Sgt. Matthew McGregor)
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Italian News Briefs
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Compiled by Teresa Merola
Carabinieri Celebrate 200 Years of Service The Carabinieri, Italy’s military police, celebrated their 200th anniversary on Sunday in Turin. The corps was founded in Turin on July 13, 1814 by King Vittorio Emanuele I of Savoy as the police force of the Kingdom of Sardinia. In 2000, the Carabinieri increased in status and since 2001 it has been one of the four Italian Armed Forces. Countless heroic actions mark their history, but they are particularly proud of the memory of Vice Brigadiere Salvo D’Acquisto, who was executed by the Germans in Palidoro (near Rome) during World War II. D'Acquisto exchanged his life for the lives of 22 Italian citizens who were meant to be executed in retaliation for the killing of a German soldier; instead, he claimed responsibility and was executed for the offence. In recent years Carabinieri units have been dispatched on peacekeeping missions. In 2003 twelve Carabinieri were killed in a suicide bombing on their base in Nasiriyah, in southern Iraq, in the largest Italian military loss of life in a single action since World War II. The celebration in Turin was attended by General Commander Leonardo Gallitelli, the president of the Piedmont Region Sergio Chiamparino, the mayor of Turin Piero Fassino and other military representatives.
New Excavation of Buried City Cerreto Vecchia, in the province of Benevento, was buried by an earthquake in 1688 and is still covered by rubble. Drones will be used to bring to light what has been called the “medial Pompeii.” Thanks to an initiative carried out by
one of the six high-tech districts of the Campania region, the project includes several phases: reconnaissance with drones, archaeological excavations, safety inspection of the area, restoration of buildings and cataloging of artifacts and works found. The town can also be virtually visited through a 3D reconstruction.
Dog Ambulance Begins Service in Bibione Italy’s first dog ambulance is available for the summer season in the town of Bibione, 62 kilometers from Venice. The ambulance is run by volunteers equipped with oxygen, medication, stretchers and a microchip reader. Dogs that need more than air will be taken to the nearest veterinary clinic. The service is free of charge, but donations are accepted to help the service.
Egyptian Pyramid Restoration Underway A Japanese businessman donated 2 million euro ($2.7 million) to restore the 36-meter Pyramid of Cestius in Rome, which was built in 18-12 BC. The pyramid stands at the center of a busy road junction and was built after Rome’s conquest of Egypt. The businessman thanked Italy for his company’s success while touring the monument with the Italian culture minister, who hoped the project would encourage more private donations for restorations, especially from Italian businesses. “The first phase of the restoration has been finished five months ahead of schedule,” said the grateful businessman.
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. 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 081-5684788 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. NAVY-MARINE CORPS RELIEF SOCIETY OPERATION CLIP & SAVE (coupons): 081-568-3913. ANIMALS WITHOUT LIMITS (AWL) is searching for volunteers who want to help at our Animal Hospice in Lago Patria. We also need volunteers for different projects on the Support Site base. For more information, please contact us at awlrescueteam@gmail.com or director@animalswithoutlimits.com. THE AMERICAN SOCCER CLUB (ASC) OF NAPOLI is looking for qualified coaches. Those interested in coaching should e-mail doc@ascnapoli.com.
ONGOING/ON THE HORIZON NAVY LEAGUE NAPLES has three missions: to enhance the morale of active duty personnel and their families; to inform Congress and the American public on the importance of strong sea services; and to support youth through programs such as the Junior ROTC that expose young people to the values of our sea services. Personnel interested in joining or participating with the Navy League should contact Betty Reese at 081-526-8051. For more information, visit www.navyleague.org. THE NAPLES TOASTMASTERS CLUB provides materials and experience to improve competent communication and leadership skills. Meetings are at 6:30 p.m. on the first & third Tuesdays of the month at the Support Site Community Center. Guests are always welcome. For more information, visit www.naplestoastmasters.wix.com/toastmastersnaples or like us on Facebook "Toastmasters Naples Italy." NAPLES AREA FIRST CLASS PETTY OFFICERS ASSOCIATION is composed of members from different rates with one mission. As a service organization, we enhance community relations, promote awareness of our duties as Sailors, and fortify the professional and social welfare of our service members. We normally convene every other week alternating Tuesdays and Thursdays. Visit us and learn how you can participate and feel free to bring a friend! For more information, please contact YN1 Gordon at DSN: 626-7733. 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/. 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.
More “Inside Page” on Page 9
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Panorama July 18, 2014
Adm. Clingan Named Honorary Chief Petty Officer
U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa Fleet Master Chief JoAnn Ortloff, left, and U.S. 6th Fleet Command Master Chief Charles "Chip" Collins display Commander, U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa Adm. Bruce W. Clingan's newly pinned chief's anchors in the Naples Area Chief Petty Officers Mess, July 14. Clingan was named an honorary chief petty officer for his support to chiefs while serving as Commander, U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa and throughout his 37-year career. (Photo by MC2 Jacob D. Moore)
Mount Whitney Returns to Gaeta after Completing BALTOPS By MC2 Mike Wright, USS Mount Whitney Public Affairs
The U.S. 6th Fleet command and control ship USS Mount Whitney (LCC 20) arrived in Gaeta, Italy July 15, after completing Baltic Operations 2014 (BALTOPS) with its European counterparts. BALTOPS is an annual, multinational exercise designed to enhance maritime capabilities, interoperability and support regional stability. This year's BALTOPS, the 42nd iteration of the exercise, saw the participation of naval forces from 14 countries including Belgium, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Georgia, Germany, Latvia, Lithuania, The Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Sweden, the United Kingdom and the United States. "BALTOPS was an amazing exercise," said Yeoman 2nd Class Roman Garcia. "I think it was awesome to work with our European allies. It was great having the opportunity to learn from one another while creating a stronger global force of unified nations." The training objectives of the exercise included gunnery, replenishment-at-sea, anti-submarine
warfare, radar tracking and interception, mine countermeasures, seamanship, search and rescue, maritime interdiction operations and scenarios dealing with potential real world crises and maritime security. Mount Whitney's crew dedicated a significant amount of their time building stronger relationships with regional partners and allied nations with port visits to Sweden, Germany, and Belgium, ensuring the advancement, security and stability in Europe. "I couldn't believe that we were actually involved in such a historically known exercise like this,� said Information Systems Technician 1st Class Danny Suarez. "Many of the local nationals that we met were very warm and welcoming; they really enjoyed our presence in their country. I loved being a part of this mission.� During Mount Whitney's extended underway period, Sailors had the opportunity to experience many different cultures, including festivals, foods, music, and dialects in Karlskrona, Sweden; Kiel, Germany; and Brugge, Belgium.
Sailors aboard USS Mount Whitney (LCC 20) raise the national ensign after returning to their homeport of Gaeta, Italy, July 15. (Photo courtesy of USS Mount Whitney Public Affairs)
Panorama July 18, 2014
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Fleet and Family Support Center Events this Week
Naples May 2014 Births
From the Fleet and Family Support Center
May 1
Jason David Matson, 7 pounds and 14 ounces, son of Casey C. Matson and AM1 Matthew P. Matson
May 2
Maximus Amedeus Moton, 7 pounds and 11.5 ounces, son of Sarahi Moton and SSGT Thaddus Moton
May 2
Natalia Love Bowers, 7 pounds and 11 ounces, daughter of Raquel F. Disla and IT1 Devon W. Bowers
May 4
Atticus James Voelker, 7 pounds and 12 ounces, son of Amanda M. Voelker and LT Nathan C. Voelker
For more information about local Fleet and Family Support Center (FFSC) events, visit www.facebook.com/NaplesFFSC.
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May 20
Lillian Ann Frey, 7 pounds and 13.9 ounces, daughter of Olivia A. Frey and SGT James C. Frey II
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May 21
Olivia Ann Da Costa, 6 pounds and 7.4 ounces, daughter of Rebecca A. Da Costa and MU1 Kelly J. Da Costa
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May 23
Ryan Marc Rottwinkel, 6 pounds and 7 ounces, son of SSGT Jacqulin M. Walker and SSGT Marc R. Rottwinkel
May 28
Konstantin Nicholas Manuel, 8 pounds and 8.9 ounces, son of LT Kimberly D. Manuel and Kevin B. Manuel
May 29
Thomas Bernard Kelly III, 6 pounds and 4.2 ounces, son of Katherine D. Kelly and LS2 William C. Kelly II
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Call 081-811-6372 for more information or to register. All classes require registration. July 21, Prenatal Parenting: Nutrition, Fetal & Child Development, & Labor & Delivery, 9 to 10:30 a.m., Support Site FFSC (1 of 4 Sessions) July 21, Wine and Cheese, noon to 1:30 p.m., (Carpool from Support Site – Meeting Point is inside TLA Lobby) July 21-25 Command Financial Specialist Training, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Support Site FFSC July 22, Easy Italian, 9 a.m. to noon, Support Site FFSC (2 of 3 Sessions) July 22, Federal Employment Process, 1 to 3 p.m., Support Site FFSC July 23, Italian Cooking Class, 10:15 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 the restaurant. Requires prior purchase of 2 E1 bus tickets at NEX Coffee Shop July 23, Choices: Managing Your Mood, 2 to 4 p.m., Support Site FFSC July 23, Prenatal Parenting: Nutrition, Fetal & Child Development, & Labor & Delivery, 9 to 10:30 a.m., Support Site FFSC (2 of 4 Sessions) July 24, Teen Survival Italian, 1 to 2: 30 p.m., Teen Center (2 of 2 Sessions) July 24, Early Childhood Parenting, 10 to 11:30 a.m. Support Site Elementary School (2 of 5 Sessions) July 24, Naples Walking Itineraries, 10 to 11 a.m., Support Site FFSC July 24, Relaxation Techniques for Labor and Delivery, 2:30 to 4 p.m. Support Site FFSC (1 of 2 Session) July 25, The Heart of Naples: Via Foria and the Botanical Gardens, 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., (Leaves from Capo – Meeting Point is at McDonald’s Café next to Naples airport) July 25, Nurturing Touch Child & Infant Massage, 10 to 11:30 a.m., Support Site FFSC July 25, Legal Assistance, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., (appointments only), Support Site FFSC July 28, Prenatal Parenting: Nutrition, Fetal & Child Development, and Labor & Delivery, 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m., Support Site FFSC (3 of 4 Sessions) July 29, I.A. Discussion Group, 2 to 3 p.m., Support Site FFSC July 29, Easy Italian, Tue, 9 a.m. to noon, Support Site FFSC (3 of 3 Sessions) July 30, Prenatal Parenting: Nutrition, Fetal & Child Development, and Labor & Delivery, 9 to 10:30 a.m., Support Site FFSC (4 of 4 Sessions) July 31, Smooth Move, 8 a.m. to noon, Support Site FFSC Note: All nonNavy personnel may arrive at 9:30 a.m. Call for details. Registration Required. July 31, Consumer Awareness, 9 a.m. to noon, Support Site FFSC July 31, Relaxation Techniques for Labor and Delivery, 2:30 to 4 p.m. Support Site FFSC (2 of 2 Session)
UPCOMING FFSC GAETA EVENTS Call 081-568-8354 for more information or to register. All classes require registration.
Chief of Naval Personnel, Vice Adm. William F. Moran, takes a question during an all-hands call at Naval Support Activity Naples, July 16. During his visit, Moran spoke to Sailors on issues such as career sea pay, fleet manning and advancements. (Photo by Katie Byrnes)
CNP VISITS NAPLES
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• July 21-24, Area Orientation • July 22, Intercultural Relations Field Trip to Rome with public transportation, 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. • July 25, Sponsorship Training
Energy Conservation July’s Energy ‘Biggest Loser’ Competition
Moran re-emphasized Naples’ vital importance in ensuring the overall success of the Navy, and that the naval station is currently a primary focus due to the forward-deployed naval forces and NATO Ballistic Missile Defense program. Sailors also listened to Moran speak about advancement opportunities, which affects all Sailors, and the biannual fleet-wide Navy advancement cycles. “We are still above our historic norms for advancement cycles in the fleet and we expect to stay there in September,” said Moran. “Some rates go up and some rates go down and this is just a typical curve of the Navy advancement opportunity. We are trying our best to keep all of the rating advancement opportunities balanced and that takes a lot of effort and a lot of understanding.” Moran stated the reason the advancement cycle is down four percent was due to the retention of more Sailors. Moran also said he wanted to ensure that young Sailors don’t have to stand in
line and wait to advance; if they are truly performing, they deserve to advance. Moran informed Sailors about uniform changes, which includes ball caps being worn with the Navy working uniform (NWU). Moran also mentioned current testing of a new lightweight version of the NWU. The feedback received about the new lightweight uniforms has been optimistic according to Moran, who was wearing the prototype uniform. “When we are done with the wear test, we are going to take all of the lessons we’ve learned and incorporate those changes,” said Moran. Moran was very grateful to have the opportunity to speak to Sailors in Naples, Italy and articulated his appreciation. “Whatever time you spend in the uniform is valuable to the nation and valuable to us and I thank you for serving whatever length of time you do,” said Moran. “I am very proud of you whether you serve 20 years or whether you serve five years; it is all important to us.”
From the NSA Naples Energy Management Team
We’re halfway through the month of July and halfway through Region’s Energy “Biggest Loser” Competition. Based on last year's data, the top energy consumers, as well as the rest of the installation, have helped put Naval Support Activity Naples in a three-way tie with Bahrain and Rota. Naval Air Station Sigonella pulled ahead by decreasing their energy consumption by 11 percent from last year, so not too far ahead. Please continue to do your part around NSA Naples to help us come away with the biggest energy loss and the $50,000 prize. All of our facilities carry out mission-essential operations, but are still able to reduce energy consumption by practicing a few energy saving tips. Here are a few examples: • Ensure all equipment is turned off when not in use. • Shut-down computer monitors after each workday. • Ensure lights are off when spaces are unoccupied. • Ensure office windows are shut (minimize A/C load) • Unplug unused equipment. As an installation we should strive to cut back on consumption. It will save money and is a good practice for our environment.
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Naples Community Health Awareness From Naval Support Activity Naples Public Affairs
Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) Adm. Jonathan Greenert speaks at the 42nd National Naval Officers Association (NNOA) Professional Development and Training Conference, July 10, about the status of Navy diversity and Navy leadership's strategy to boost minority representation among the senior officer ranks. Following his remarks, Greenert opened the floor for discussion and received valuable input from the NNOA members in attendance on how to attract and retain minority talent. (Photo by MCC Peter D. Lawlor)
CNO Speaks on Navy Diversity and Gives Leadership Advice From Chief of Naval Operations Public Affairs Staff
Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) Adm. Jonathan Greenert spoke to sea service officers at the 42nd National Naval Officer Association (NNOA) Professional Development and Training Conference held in Quantico, Va., July 10. During Greenert's remarks he highlighted how Sailors underwrite what the Navy does, an update on how he sees diversity in the different communities and leadership advice. This is Greenert's third year addressing NNOA, an organization which promotes diversity within the Navy, Marine Corps and Coast Guard. The conference includes educational and professional development workshops, designed to enhance the professional awareness of attendees on recruitment, mentorship and other issues affecting the sea service. Greenert spoke twice during the conference, first to a joint session and then after lunch to a Navy specific group.
"We want to nurture people, to join and stay, which are two very different goals," said Greenert. "We've got to have role models, like Adm. Michelle Howard." The first female four-star admiral, Howard assumed office as Greenert's Vice Chief of Naval Operations last week. Greenert has long been an advocate of diversity in the Navy. During his tenure as CNO there have been radical changes to the opportunities for women. Speaking about diversity across the Navy, Greenert said the overall numbers are good but the Navy should not declare victory. He highlighted how well the different occupational communities are doing and also provided statistics to back up progress. "We're making progress but can do better to bring forward a diverse officer corps that can lead and develop a diverse Navy," said Greenert. Greenert also highlighted that progress was uneven across the different communities. "We must ensure there are
no barriers to career progress," said Greenert. "Communities must continuously assess themselves." Despite all the recent progress in promoting diversity and inclusion, Greenert says there is work yet to do. "It is our goal that every ship, work center, community and rank is representative of our nation's diversity," said Greenert. It is an incredibly powerful and strategic message we send to the international community when we represent ourselves as a diverse force, said Greenert. Following the joint session, Greenert took questions and engaged in a dialogue with Navy personnel attending the conference at an All Hands Call. The discussion touched on ethics, leadership, command climate and fitness. "We all play a role in command climate - It sets a sense of being," said Greenert to the officers in attendance. Leadership is defining your group's sense of reality, he said. "Be pragmatic and optimistic and your attitude will be infectious."
The Naples Public Health Evaluation (PHE) was an extensive effort to learn more about the potential environmental health risks present in the Campania region of Italy. The Navy established health protective policies based on the study’s findings to protect the health of U.S. personnel and their families, which includes bottled water advisories and health protective lease clauses. The PHE found the potential health risks for living off-base can be mitigated by following established risk-management actions. The enduring health protection policies are as follows: • Maintain the July 2008 bottled water advisory for U.S. personnel living off base. • Maintain the New Lease Suspension Zone (NLSZ) areas, based on U.S. Navy and Italian environmental sampling data. In these zones, U.S. Navy personnel are not permitted to sign new rental home leases. • Maintain the U.S. Naval Support Activity Naples PHE website and the U.S. Navy Regional Water Quality Board. • Maintain the health-protective U.S. Navy lease clauses for private off-base rental homes: – Landlords must provide containerized water service from a Navy-approved vendor. – Leased homes must be supplied by city water or permitted wells. Landlords must disconnect all non-permitted wells and provide proof of connection to the city water system or that the well is permitted. – Landlords must clean and disinfect domestic water holding tanks every six months. • The U.S. Navy will continue to share data with designated Italian public health officials. Throughout the Public Health Evaluation, the U.S. Navy established health protective policies and took immediate action, when necessary, to protect the health of U.S. personnel and their families. The risk management analysis determined that many of the health protective policies established during Phase I and Phase II will continue, as well as new policies implemented to ensure continued health protection. The Phase I and II reports, along with fact sheets addressing commonly asked questions and a detailed timeline of study components, are available through a link on the Naval Support Activity Naples website: www.cnic.navy.mil/Naples. If you have a concern about your specific health risk and how the study relates to you, please contact the U.S. Naval Hospital Naples at DSN: 629-6299 or commercial: 081-811-6299.
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Command Ball Caps are Back COs to Have Authority to Allow Ball Caps with NWUs By MC1 Elliott Fabrizio, Chief of Naval Personnel Public Affairs
For many Sailors, ball caps are more than just a cover; they're pride. At the conclusion of battle stations-the final test in boot camp-new Sailors remove their recruit ball cap, having earned the right to don a new cover: a ball cap emblazoned with the word 'Navy.' When these young Sailors join the Fleet, their generic Navy ball cap is set aside for a command ball cap, identifying them as a proud member of their new command. So during all-hands calls when senior leaders candidly ask Sailors what changes they want, many ask for more opportunity to wear their command ball caps, specifically the option to wear it with the Navy Working Uniform (NWU). Secretary of the Navy Ray Mabus and senior leadership took that request to heart, and on July 11 the Office of the Chief of Naval Personnel (CNP) announced they are changing the uniform regulations to give individual commands the ability authorize command ball caps with the NWU Type I, II and III. "A lot of Sailors look at command ball caps as a source of command pride and espirit de corps," said Fleet Master Chief April Beldo, senior enlisted advisor to CNP. "This is something the Fleet asked us for, and we believe this is something the commands should be able to decide for themselves. So all we're doing is opening up that option to the command triads, the CO, XO and CMC." Under the new policy, commanding officers, working with regional commanders, have the option to authorize command ball
Senior Chief Quartermaster James Kuroski, center, supervises Sailors plotting navigational points on the bridge aboard the aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76), March 24. (Photo by MC3 Torrian Neeman)
caps for Sailors in NWUs, anywhere that uniform could normally be worn, including transiting to and from work. "It's not our intent to tell COs how to do this," said Vice Adm. Bill Moran, CNP. "We're leaving it up to COs to use their best judgment. That's what they're there to do and they are the ones best suited to make those decisions for their command." The NAVADMIN outlining the official policy will be released in the next few weeks, and the new policy is scheduled to go into effect Sept. 1, giving commands some lead time to prepare. Under current policy, ball caps can only
be worn with coveralls, flight suits and the physical training uniform. This change will not eliminate the eightpoint NWU cover, which will remain part of the standard sea bag. In an informal poll, Sailors aboard the forward-deployed USS George H. W. Bush (CVN 77) shared their opinions, which diverged both in support of command ball caps and the eight-point cover. "I like the idea of changing to the ball caps," said Master Chief Machinist's Mate Milton McDonald. "They are much easier to maintain. The eight-point covers do not always have the best fit, and it
would be much easier to correct a Sailor who is wearing an adjustable ball cap." "I think we should keep the traditional eight-point covers," said Culinary Specialist 3rd Class Clyde Scott. "Sailors look so much sharper and squared away in those covers." In the new policy, individual commands will make the decision on whether their Sailors wear command ball caps, eightpoint covers or some combination based on local requirements. Sailors can provide feedback on uniforms to umo_cmc@navy.mil or usnpeople@ gmail.com.
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M ORE I NSIDE P AGE … 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. 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 6265382. 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 usmrasi.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. SURE START is a unique program committed to providing the highest quality of education for command-sponsored children of enlisted personnel (priority to E1-E4) who are 4 years old by Sept. 1. FMI, call Karen Rodrigues at 081-811-4682 or the school at 081-811-4037. SECURITY NOTE: All DoD military or civilian personnel hosting an event off base must complete a Special Event Force Protection Plan (SEFPP) 45 days in advance, regardless of organization, if the event will involve 50 or more personnel, include distinguished visitors or involve personnel wearing uniforms. FMI, contact the AT/FP Division at 081-568-5525 or visit the divi-
Friday, July 18 4:30 p.m. Planes: Fire and Rescue, PG (3D) 5:30 p.m. Dawn of the Planet of the Apes, PG-13 7 p.m. Transformers: Age of Extinction, PG-13 (3D) 8:30 p.m. Think Like a Man Too, PG-13 Premiere Showing Saturday, July 19 Planes: Fire and Rescue, PG Dawn of the Planet of the Apes, PG-13 5 p.m. Planes: Fire and Rescue, PG 7:45 p.m. Transformers: Age of Extinction, PG-13 8:30 p.m. 22 Jump Street, R
3 p.m. 4 p.m.
3 p.m. 4 p.m. 6 p.m. 7 p.m.
Tuesday, July 22 Closed, No Movies
TOURS OPEN TO BOTH U.S. MILITARy AND NATO I.D. CARD HOLDERS
Wednesday, July 23 4:30 p.m. The Fault in Our Stars, PG-13 6 p.m. Transformers: Age of Extinction, PG-13 Last Showing 7:15 p.m. 22 Jump Street, R
4:30 6 p.m. 7 p.m.
Sunday, July 20 Planes: Fire and Rescue, PG (3D) Earth to Echo, PG Dawn of the Planet of the Apes, PG-13 Think Like a Man Too, PG-13
Monday, July 21 Closed, No Movies
Upcoming USO Tours Capodichino Office 081-568-5713 Support Site Office 081-811-4903 www.uso.it
Thursday, July 24 X-Men: Days of Future Past, PG-13 Last Showing Dawn of the Planet of the Apes, PG-13 (3D) The Fault in Our Stars, PG-13
Friday, July 25 4:30 p.m. Hercules, PG-13 (3D) 5:30 p.m. Planes: Fire and Rescue, PG 7:30 p.m. The Fault in Our Stars, PG-13 8:30 p.m. Lucy, R, Premiere Showing
Movie Descriptions HINK LIKE A MAN TOO, PG-13, Cast: Adam Brody, Michael Ealy, Jerry Ferrara, Meagan TGood, Regina Hall. Comedy, 106 min. In the highly anticipated sequel, which was inspired by Steve Harvey’s best-selling book “Act Like a Lady,” all the couples are back for a wedding in Las Vegas. But plans for a romantic weekend go awry when their various misadventures get them into some compromising situations that threaten to derail the big event. UCY, R, Cast: Scarlett Johansson, Morgan LAction/Adventure, Freeman, Min-sik Choi, Pilou Asbk, Claire Tran. 88 min. A woman is accidentally caught in a dark deal, turns the tables on her captors and transforms into a merciless warrior evolved beyond human logic. HE FAULT IN OUR STARS, PG-13, Cast: Woodley, Ansel Elgort, Willem Dafoe, TNatShailene Wolff, Laura Dern. Drama, 126 min. Hazel and Gus are two extraordinary teenagers who share an acerbic wit, a disdain for the conventional, and a love that sweeps them - and us - on an unforgettable journey. Their relationship is all the more miraculous, given that they met and fell in love at a cancer support group. AWN OF THE PLANET OF THE APES, PG13, Cast: Andy Serkis, Jason Clarke, Gary DOldman, Keri Russell, Toby Kebbell. Action/Adventure, 130 min. A growing nation of genetically evolved apes led by Caesar is threatened by a band of human survivors of the devastating virus unleashed a decade earlier. They reach a fragile peace, but it proves short-lived, as both sides are brought to the brink of a war that will determine who will emerge as Earth's dominant species ARTH TO ECHO, PG, Cast: Teo Halm, Brian 'Astro' Bradley, Reese Hartwig, Ella Linnea EWahlestedt, Jason Gray-Stanford. Action/Adventure, 91 min. Tuck, Munch and Alex are a trio of inseparable friends whose lives are about to change. Their neighborhood is being destroyed by a highway construction project that is forcing their families to move away. But just two days before they must part ways, the boys begin receiving a strange series of signals on their phones. Convinced something bigger is going on, they team up with another school friend, Emma, and set out to look for the source of their phone signals. What they discover is something beyond their wildest imaginations: a small alien who has become stranded on Earth. In need of their help, the four friends come together to protect the alien and help him find his way home. This journey, full of wonder and adventure, is their story, and their secret. RANSFORMERS: AGE OF EXTINCTION, TThwaites, PG-13, Cast: Mark Wahlberg, Brenton Nicola Peltz, Stanley Tucci, Jack Reynor. Action/Adventure, 157 min. As humanity picks up the pieces, following the conclusion of "Transformers: Dark of the Moon," Autobots and Decepticons have all but vanished from the face of the planet. However, a group of powerful, ingen-
USO DAILY TOURS July 18 Wine Tasting under the Stars ..€38 July 19 The Buried ruins of Hercolaneum by night.......................................€48 July 19 The Island of Capri...................€55 July 20 Monthly Special: Naples .........€10 July 25 A Day at the Beach in Gaeta...€15 July 26 Minicruise of the Amalfi Coast€59 July 26 Single Sailor Snorkeling Tour ..€10 WEEKEND TOURS July 19-20 Weekend Under the Tuscan Sun . . . .€169 Aug 29-Sept. 1 Labor day on the French Riviera . . .€497 Sept. 25-28 Oktoberfest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .€575 Oct. 10-13 Columbus Day in Paris . . . . . . . . . . .€545 Nov 8-11 Veteran’s Day In Paris . . . . . . . . . . . .€520
No Children Under 10 Admitted to R-Rated Movies
ious businessman and scientists attempt to learn from past Transformer incursions and push the boundaries of technology beyond what they can control - all while an ancient, powerful Transformer menace sets Earth in his cross-hairs. 2 JUMP STREET, R, Cast: Channing Tatum, 2Offerman. Jonah Hill, Ice Cube, Dave Franco, Nick Comedy, 112 min. After making their way through high school (twice), big changes are in store for officers Schmidt and Jenko when they go deep undercover at a local college. But when Jenko meets a kindred spirit on the football team, and Schmidt infiltrates the bohemian art major scene, they begin to question their partnership. Now they don't have to just crack the case - they have to figure out if they can have a mature relationship. If these two overgrown adolescents can grow from freshmen into real men, college might be the best thing that ever happened to them. LANES: FIRE AND RESCUE, PG, Cast: Dane Cook, Ed Harris, Julie Bowen, Curtis PArmstrong, John Michael Higgins. Animation / Family, 84 min. When world famous air race Dusty learns that his engine is damaged and he may never race again, he must shift gears and is launched into the world of aerial firefighting, Dusty joins forces with veteran fire and rescue helicopter Blade Ranger and his courageous team, including spirited super scooper Dipper, heavy-lift helicopter Windlifter, ex-military transport Cabbie and a lively bunch of brave all-terrain vehicles known as The Smokejumpers. Together, the fearless team battles a massive wildfire and Dusty earns what it takes to become a true hero. ERCULES, PG-13, Cast: Dwayne Johnson, Ian McShane, Rufus Sewell, Joseph Fiennes, Peter HMullan. Action/Adventure, 99 min. Everyone knows the legend of Hercules and his twelve labors. Our story begins after the labors, and after the legend. Haunted by a sin from his past, Hercules has become a mercenary. Along with five faithful companions, he travels to ancient Greece selling his services for gold and using his legendary reputation to intimidate enemies. But when the benevolent ruler of Thrace and his daughter seek Hercules’ help to defeat a savage and terrifying warlord, Hercules finds in order for good to triumph and justice to prevail…he must again become the hero he once was…he must embrace his own myth…he must be Hercules. -MEN: DAYS OF FUTURE PAST, PG-13, XFassbender, Cast: Hugh Jackman, James McAvoy, Michael Jennifer Lawrence, Halle Berry. Action/Adventure, 132 min. The ultimate X-Men ensemble fights a war for the survival of the species across two time periods in X-Men: Days of Future Past. The characters from the original XMen film trilogy join forces with their younger selves from X-Men: First Class in an epic battle that must change the past - to save our future. The X-Men send Wolverine to the past in a desperate effort to change history and prevent an event that results in doom for both humans and mutants.
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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Bringing Her Home Escorting the remains of a fallen Sailor By MC1 Jen Blake, All Hands Magazine
I recently escorted the remains of a fallen Sailor home to her family. Several months ago, I was assigned to do a story on the Navy Liaisons at Dover Port Mortuary at Dover Air Force Base. Actually, if I'm going to be real about it, someone in my chain of command brought up the idea, and I jumped all over it. I was intrigued. I had never heard that the Navy had its own morticians. This story was going to happen, and I would make sure I was the one to produce it. However, I was not at all prepared to be so affected by it. This story, those people, and that place really got to me, and I say that in the most positive way possible. I don't know how else to say it, but I was touched. I was touched by the amount of care that these people - these Sailors put into their jobs. The logistics, the attention-to-detail, and the precision with which they carry out their duties...it's like nothing else I've seen in the nine years I've been in the Navy. This video is one of the most important things I've ever produced. I'm so proud of this piece I can't even tell you. Not because I'm the best videographer or editor ever, but because the work these Sailors do is very behindthe-scenes, but it's so important, and the story is worth telling. I felt changed when I returned from that assignment, and the feelings are largely still with me. To say I was impressed is an understatement - I wanted to be a part of it. Short of going to mortuary school, which is actually not on my bucket list, I wasn't sure how I could be. The corpsman there asked me if I wanted to put my name on the list as a volunteer escort. Yes. Yes I do. Where do I sign? Being involved with this organization, in any way, would be an honor. So, one day I received an email from one of the Navy's morticians asking if I wanted to escort the remains of a fallen Sailor home to her family. While I wanted to do it, I instantly started coming up with excuses. But, but, but I have to do my SAPR Victim Advocate refresher training that day! I couldn't possibly miss that. So, my chief says to me, "What's more important? Bringing a Sailor home to their family, or scheduling a make-up day for your refresher course?" And that's why he's the chief. So I tell the mortuary yes and get my orders into DTS. I drive up to Dover to pick up the
remains. All I know about this Sailor is that she passed away several months ago and the funeral has already been held. Sometimes, when you die, not all of you will arrive at the final resting place at the same time. There are many reasons for this. If this is confusing to you, I suggest you bring it up with your favorite mortician. I couldn't help feeling like delivering these remains would be like picking off a scab, but the family wanted these remains returned very badly. As I walk in, I'm greeted by people who now feel like old friends, and I'm happy to see them. We walk back to their work space and commence with small talk. Out of my peripheral vision I see a wooden box with a gold handle. There's a label on it and although I can't read it, I know what it is. I intentionally avoid looking directly at the box for several minutes. If I don't look at it, it's not really there. Why was I so nervous? Eventually, I had to look at the intimidating box. On the top is the name of the fallen, date of birth, and date of death. There is another label taped to the front of the box. It's actually an envelope containing paperwork required by the funeral home. The address of the next of kin is on that envelope. I pick up the box containing the urn, and it's pretty heavy. I take it to the car and sit it next to me in the front seat. I'm very lucky because no one in my family has died since the late 80s. Death is a completely uncharted territory for me. I'm a little unnerved and ponder my own mortality as I drive to the airport. But I know I can do this. People are depending on me. And not just people. People who have suffered a loss I can't even begin to imagine. I could never shun responsibility of this magnitude. I arrive at the airport in my dress blues with a small suitcase, a backpack and the wooden box. At the ticketing desk, the woman says, "You're one of the last 15 people to check in, so I can't give you a boarding pass. You'll have to get that at the gate." Great. I arrived an entire two hours before my flight. Does this mean I'm not guaranteed a seat?! I get up to the x-ray machine and gently put the box on the table. I ask the nearest security person if this is going to be an issue as I point to the box. She said, "I don't think so. What is it?" I simply say, "An urn." She whispered to the person monitoring the x-ray machine and I asked her if I need to take my
A member of the U.S. Navy Ceremonial Guard conducts a hand salute during a dignified transfer of remains ceremony at Washington Dulles International Airport for one of two Sailors recovered from the ironclad USS Monitor in 2013. (Photo by MC2 Andrew Johnson)
Members of the Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam Honors and Ceremonial Guard participate in an ash scattering at the USS Utah Memorial on Ford Island, Feb. 25. (Photo by MCSA Rose Forest)
jacket off. I just assumed I would have to since it's full of metal and everyone has to take their jacket off for these things. She opens a barrier to a scanner that no one is using and lets me come through, shoes and all. I was grateful. I wait for the urn to come out of the other side, but was able to see it on the monitor. The shape inside looked beautiful and ornate. The lady at the monitor strains her neck to see this oddly shaped cargo come off the conveyor belt, so much so that she almost falls off her stool. As I make my way to the gate, I feel like everyone is looking at me. No one is looking at me. I go back and forth between not wanting anyone to know what I'm doing and then wanting everyone to know what I'm doing; wanting everyone to know of this person's sacrifice. I go to get my boarding pass and quietly tell the woman I'm escorting remains, just like the people at the mortuary said to. She doesn't say anything. She just gives me a pre-boarding pass. This is the point where I begin to wonder about the rules for handling the box. Should I put it on top of the counter as if it's on display? Putting it on the floor by my feet seems wrong. I decide that the rules are 1) don't drop it and 2) don't lose it. I can do that. I won't let it out of my sight. Aside from any child that has ever been in my charge, this is the most precious cargo that has ever been entrusted to me. When it was my turn to go down the ramp, a flight attendant meets me halfway and says, "Ok...we've all been wondering! What could possibly be in that box?" He said this excitedly. "It's an urn," I said as pleasantly as I could. His face dropped. I found a seat in the exit row. Normally there are three seats across, but this exit row only has two. I carefully place the box under the seat. A woman sits next to me. Before we take off, the same flight attendant comes over and inquires further about this mission I'm on. I tell him that I'm escorting a fallen Sailor back home to her family. He asks if I would like to get off the plane first. I think long and hard about it. Do I want that kind of attention? I tell him yes, that might be helpful as I know the CACO will be waiting for me at my destination and the flight is already late. I also feel like this Sailor deserves some kind of acknowledgement for her service. We talk about what would and would not be appropriate for him to announce. As we make our final approach, he gets on the speaker and very sternly says something to the
effect of, "Ladies and gentlemen, on our flight today we have a fallen Sailor returning home to her family. She will be getting off the plane first! Please stay in your seats until she exits the plane. I repeat, please stay in your seats so this ... Soldier can get off the plane first!" I smile to myself because he was so earnest. As I'm looking out the window, the woman next to me touches my arm and says, "I just want you to know that it was an honor to fly with you both. Thank you." Her eyes fill with tears causing me to fight back my own. A minute goes by, and I can hear her sniffling still. I ask her if she's ok and try to offer a polite smile. She nods. I was proud of myself for being able to control my emotions, but wondered if I would be able to do it again tomorrow when I met the family. The plane lands and the flight attendant asks everyone to stay seated, this time in a much calmer voice. You see emails and stories making their way around cyberspace of airline pilots announcing there are service members on board and he makes some sort of meaningful statement and everyone claps and cheers. That didn't happen. You could have heard a pin drop. That bothered me. Why isn't anyone clapping for this Sailor? Why aren't they cheering for her service? I'm not positive about this, but I choose to believe that their silence equals respect. I was relieved to see the CACO on the other side of the security barrier. He's very professional and very kind. He gave me some more of the back story and told me about this family that he has been assisting for months. He asked if I was given any instructions about the handling of the remains. "What do you mean, Sir?" "Would you like me to take it, or would you like to keep it?" he asked. "I really think I should keep it, Sir." I meet the CACO at his office at 9:30 the next morning. He asked his brand new chief to come with us. We undo all the screws at the top of the box, remove all the packaging and inspect the urn. Everything is as it should be. The family lives 15 minutes away. On the way there, the CACO tells us what they teach you in CACO training and what the family is like. He tells us this could take 10 minutes or it could take a few hours. When we pull into the driveway, I say, "Sir, are you going to present them with the urn?" "No. I think you should have that experience." My first thought was, "Why are you doing this to me?!" But it was
instantly replaced by, "You know what? I volunteered for this, and I can do it." I remove the urn from the box and hold it tightly, making sure the plaque was facing away from me. An elderly woman answers the door and invites us in. She calls the CACO by his first name and is very pleasant, but she seems tired. She follows us into the dining room and asks us to sit down, but the CACO waves his arm in my direction. She turns to me, and I hand her the urn and quietly say, "I'm very sorry for your loss, ma'am." I almost didn't get it out. She musters a sweet "thank you" and we all sit down around the table. I didn't speak again until it was time to leave. She looks at the urn and lovingly runs her hands over it. "I don't know what to say," she says. "She's finally home." For the next thirty minutes, she repeatedly cycles between quiet tears, funny anecdotes about her deceased loved one, and conversation that was completely off-topic. It was the most heart-breaking thing I have ever witnessed in my life. She tells us about her husband's health issues. He's not going to recover, and I wonder how she is going to get through all this. I try to smile kindly at her when appropriate, and once or twice I force down the lump in my throat and try to briefly distract myself with random thoughts. We patiently sit with her while she tries to process the fact that she finally has this urn she's been waiting so long for. Any amount of time is a "long time" when it comes to things like this. She shows us pictures of the Sailor and the rest of her family. I remember everything she said. When it's time to leave, I offer my hand and tell her to please take care of herself. She promises she will. When we left, I was emotionally all over the place. I was proud of myself for maintaining my bearing. I was relieved it was all over. I was sad it was all over because I wasn't needed anymore. I was humbled by the experience and honored that I was trusted with this immense responsibility. I was heart-broken for this Sailor's family, but comforted because I truly believe she's at peace. At times, I felt awkward and scared, but I'm ready to do it all again. This is the most meaningful thing I've done in my short career, and I'm certain I will never forget it. This kind of task isn't for everyone, but if you are ever asked to escort the remains of a fallen service member, please consider doing it. I know that I would want someone to do it for me.
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Welcoming new Community Members at area Orientation
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Bottled Water advisory From U.S. Naval Support Activity Naples Public Affairs
Except for those living at the Support Site and Capodichino, bottled water is recommended. Treated water is provided free of charge at a dispenser located outside the Capodichino east parking garage. All economy leases negotiated through the Housing office have a bottle water clause, which requires the landlord to provide bottled water. Work with landlords to have any water holding tanks disinfected twice a year and ensure your tap water is disconnected from nonpermitted wells and connected only to the city water system.
'BENVENUTI TEENS'
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From left, Master Chief Master-at-Arms Nancy Brewton and Chief Aviation Support Equipment Technician Hector Aspurias, from the Naval Support Activity Naples Chiefs Mess, answer questions and share information on life and work with Information Systems Technician Madison Carney, Hospital Corpsman 3rd Class Hillary Simeone and Information Systems Technician 3rd Class Joseph Russo during the Meet and Greet portion of Area Orientation, July 14. Summertime is a major PSC season, with around 40 percent of all military moves occurring during this period. Hundreds of service members, civilian hires and their families are expected to report to area commands. One of the first things newcomers will go through after arriving in Naples is Area Orientation, which covers everything from Housing, TRICARE, Legal, Emergency Management and briefings from the NSA Naples commanding officer, to an intercultural relations class, a driving class and a field trip to downtown Naples to familiarize newcomers with public transportation and the area. (Photo by Cmdr. Don Biadog Jr.)
Just doing My Job HM2 Patrick B. Quill was awarded the Silver Star for actions during one day in Afghanistan By MC2 Nicolas C. Lopez, All Hands Magazine
Pinned down by machine gun and mortar fire, without regard for his own life, he ran across open terrain to reach his fallen leader. Shielding the injured with his body, he applied tourniquets to the element leader's arm and leg. Unable to carry him because of his own injuries, he dragged the wounded leader 75 meters to the cover of a ditch and radioed for a medical evacuation. Awaiting the helicopter, he continued to treat the wounded. He and another Marine then carried the element leader 100 meters amid sporadic small arms fire to reach the medevac helicopter, and tirelessly maintained life support measures during the entire flight. A Silver Star was presented to Hospital Corpsman 2nd Class Patrick B. Quill for his actions in Afghanistan that day. But for Quill, it never has and never will be about ribbons or medals. "I was awarded for doing my job in a bad situation," said Quill, a Special Operations Independent Duty Corpsman (SOIDC). "I didn't think I deserved it but someone thought I did." Quill graduated from high school in June of 2006 with a plan. He knew he was going to enlist in the Navy the following
September. "I'd known for a while that I was going to join the Navy because my father was in the Navy," said Quill. "It's something I had always been interested in and I wanted to serve my country. I also figured it would probably be a good way to grow up." Quill's father was a Master Chief Hospital Corpsman (Surface Independent Duty Corpsman), and Quill wanted to follow in his footsteps. Quill's grandparents were also corpsmen. So Quill's felt he was destined for this path. "All I wanted was to be a recon corpsman," said Quill. "Since it was a hard billet to fill at the time, the detailer said 'I'd rather have a body to try this than no body at all.'" To become an SOIDC you must complete HM "A" school and then volunteer during "A" school or Field Medical Service School (FMSS). "If not, you missed your window," said Quill. The SOIDC pipeline is a rigorous course that includes more than 18 months of school before you head to your next command. The 18 months of school include: Hospital Corpsman "A" School (6 to 12 weeks), Field Medical Service School (FMSS) (5 weeks), Basic Reconnaissance School (12 weeks), Marine Combat Dive School (8 weeks),
Dive Medicine School (5 weeks), Basic Airborne School (3 weeks), Special Operations Combat Medic Course (24 weeks) and Special Operations Independent Duty Corpsman Course (24 weeks). If a participant fails to meet the criteria of the courses they are sent to the fleet as a regular corpsman. The months were long and filled with several moments of self-doubt, according to Quill. "You're stressed and nervous ... you want to do well and hope you have what it takes," said Quill. And Quill did. "[My father] once told me that he was the only IDC on a [small ship] and had a direct line of communication to the commanding officer," said Quill. "There was a Sailor who had appendicitis. He was telling me that as a Chief he had the responsibility of going to the Skipper and briefing him. He said 'I'm telling you we need to get this Sailor off the boat or he is going to die.'" Quill remembered how cool he thought that was; to have that much influence, to supersede the chain of command and to save a life. Above all, to save a life, which is exactly what Quill would end up doing while attached to the 1st Marine Special Operations Battalion. "In Marine Special Operation Team (MSOT) you're in a very unique position, because while deployed you are the sole medical provider for this team of individuals," said Quill. "You're responsible for their routines and emergencies - you're the 'Doc' for this team and they trust you." Quill and his unit were conducting operations in Afghanistan when his element leader was mortally wounded by an improvised explosive device. Quill observed the situation and rendered aide to his element leader. "With the training I had, I knew what I had to do," said Quill. "It's like driving a car. You already know what to do: put your seatbelt on, check your mirrors and then drive. That's what I did. I saw him on the ground and I started to drive."
Ashonti Nixon makes profitterol, an Italian cream puff pastry, during a Benvenuti Teens cooking class The newly-arrived teens have an opportunity to participate in orientation, cultural trips, cooking classes and Italian language survival skills throughout the summer months. "I signed my 11-year-old daughter up for several events that the S2S and the FFSC offered during her summer break," said Tammy Nixon. "Best decision I have made for her summer. She has met new friends, did a scavenger hunt on base that she says was awesome, learned some Italian as well as some of the Italian hand gestures and gained some sense of independence by attending some events by herself."(Photos by Frances Aquino)
Teens take part in a Benvenuti Teen cultural trip to the Pozzuoli Amphitheater. The teens have an opportunity to participate in an orientation, experience cultural trips, cooking classes, and Italian language survival skills throughout the summer months.
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Italian law requires all foreign personnel working or living within Italy, other than an active-duty member under military orders, to obtain a Sojourner Permit within eight days of arrival in Italy. This is different from a visa, which is merely an approval for entry into the country. All applicants over 14 years of age must apply in person, as each person's signature is required at the time of application. NATIONALS OF ANY STATE OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITY COMING TO ITALY DO NOT REQUIRE ANY VISA OR SOJOURNER PERMIT. As part of the Area Orientation process, the U.S. Region Legal Service Office (RLSO EURAFSWA) assists in the preparation and oversees the acquisition of the Sojourner Permit for all personnel attached to U.S. Navy commands in the Naples area. Army and Air Force personnel stationed at JFC must apply through the Carabiniere at the JFC Provost Marshall's Office, Building L. Contact Tiziana Petrarca, RLSO EURAFSWA liaison advisor, at 081-568-4639 for more information.
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ITALIAN Chiamate un'ambulanza Dov’è l’ospedale? Abbiamo bisogno di un medico Non trovo la mia famiglia Sono Americano/a Dov’è il centro raccolta? Quali strade sono aperte? Ho bisogno di un telefono Aiuto! È un’emergenza
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Obtaining your Sojourner Permit
In the event of an emergency or to report a crime, please call the Emergency Dispatch Center at 081-568-4911 or 5911.
A Pocket Guide to Useful Phrases while on the Road
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HN JOSHUA MAESTAS Hospitalman Joshua Maestas is from Kelseyville, Calif. and has been working at U.S. Naval Hospital Naples in the Medical Home Port team for almost a year. He is known for his patient care expertise and positive attitude. Maestas spearheads the Women’s Health program, ensuring ongoing communication after patients have their routine health screenings. Maestas’ dedication to command and community have helped set an example for his peers. He is an active member of the color guard where he has performed in the rendering of colors for six ceremonies. Maestas enjoys traveling throughout Europe and loves to maintain an active lifestyle. Some of his hobbies include snowboarding, running, and he is currently learning to play the guitar. His future goals include attaining a bachelor's degree in Biomedical Science.
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MARK JOHNSON Originally from Atlanta, Mark Johnson started out in active-duty service with the U.S. Navy. He retired in 2003 and worked with the military community in a contractor and federal service role for many years before coming to Naples. Johnson is a clinical counselor at the Fleet and Family Support Center and has been for five years. As a clinical counselor, he is responsible for conducting individual and marital counseling. Additionally, he teaches a mood management class that he re-vamped. Johnson also re-established a counseling presence at the Capodichino base. In the future, he would like to implement a mindful-based stress reduction (MBSR) class. Outside of work, Johnson is an avid gardener, growing jalapeno and serrano peppers, and he is also an aspiring jazz pianist. He is enjoying his time in Italy with his wife, Celeste.
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ANNA MCCAHILL The Support Site Fleet and Family Support Center always has a friendly and helpful person at the front desk, ready to assist anyone as they walk in. One such person is Anna McCahill. Originally from Bowling Green, Kentucky, McCahill started her career in active-duty service in the U.S. Navy in 2007. After military service, McCahill began her civilian career with Fleet and Family Support Center in 2012. In her role of office automation technician, she provides exceptional clerical, financial, managerial and customer support, including information and referral services. McCahill was recognized for her rigorous work during accreditation season and has been nominated for numerous awards, attaining the Civilian of the Quarter award. McCahill is excited to continue her career working in the business administration field – a field in which she is currently working toward attaining a bachelor’s degree in. Outside of work, she enjoys scrapbooking, crocheting and traveling around Italy and Europe with her husband, Nicholas. Quoting Pablo Picasso, McCahill said, “The meaning of life is to find your gift. The purpose of life is to give it away.”
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Gaeta Sailors Handle a Variety of Ships
Master-at-Arms 2nd Class Timothy G. Johnson ties in a Security patrol boat during a variety of weekend operations at Naval Detachment Gaeta, July 12. The Italian sails training vessel Palinuro and Italian Frigate Grecale (F571) both made port visits in Gaeta. (Photos by Cmdr. Don Biadog Jr.)
The Italian sail training vessel Palinuro moored at Naval Detachment Gaeta, July 12. In 1951 the Italian Navy bought the vessel and renamed her Palinuro. After a complete renovation the ship is used as training vessel for senior ratings.
The Italian sail training vessel Palinuro moored at Naval Detachment Gaeta, July 12. Palinuro was named after Palinurus, the famous helmsman of Aeneas's ship.
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HUMAN RESOURCES OFFICE (HRO) To find out what positions are currently open, please contact our front desk at DSN 626-5409 or commercial 081-5685409. Copies of vacancy announcements will be posted at the Human Resources Office, located in the Admin I building at Capodichino, first floor. The customer service hours are Monday through Friday, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. The Fleet and Family Support Center (FFSC) at Support Site will also have vacancy announcements and they can be easily viewed 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
U.S. POSITIONS NOTE: CONUS hires currently residing in the Naples/Gaeta commuting areas must apply through USAJOBS in order to receive consideration. CLOSING JULY 24 Reannouncement-Amendment -Secretary (O/A), GS-0318-08, ANN#EUR14-848449-AV-R1, Full Time Permanent. Those who previously applied under announcement N. ANN#EUR14-848449-AV need not reapply CLOSING JULY 31 Realty Specialist, GS-1170-12, ANN#EUR14-876379-AV, Full Time Permanent Management Support Specialist, GS-0301-09, ANN#EUR14876476-KB, Full Time Permanent Program Analyst, GS-0343-12, ANN#EUR14-877995-KB, Full Time Permanent Administrative Support Assistant (O/A), GS-0303-07, ANN# EUR14-878220-KB, Full Time Permanent Program and Task Coordinator, GS-0301-11 KPP 12 or GS12, ANN#EUR14-876463-EG, Full Time Permanent Supervisory Financial Management Analyst, GS-0501-14, ANN#EUR14-875364-EG, Full Time Permanent Management Analyst, GS-034312, ANN#EUR14-867058-EG, Full Time Permanent Business Operations Manager, GS-0301-13, ANN#EUR14-881674EG, Full Time Permanent CANCELLED Management Analyst, GS-034312, ANN#EUR14-867058-EG, Full Time Permanent
LOCAL NATIONAL (LN) POSITIONS CLOSING JULY 21 Financial Technician, UA-050305 KPP 04 or UA-0503-04, ANN# 3049B-871862-KB, Full Time Permanent If you have any questions, contact the front desk at 081-568-5409. 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. July 28.
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 081-568-4164/2505/5612. The applications may be emailed to CNREURAFSWA_NRBO_N9_Pers onnel@eu.navy.mil. Education Aid/Technician, CY1702-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-to-day care of infants and children ranging from 6weeks to 5 years old. Assembles of gathers materials and equipment necessary to execute School Age Care for children ranging from 6 years old to 9 years old, School-Age Care Pre-Teen for children ranging from 10 years old to 12 years old, Teen Center Program for children ranging from 13 years old to 18 years old. Receives and releases children to/from authorized parents, guidance. 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, NA-740804, 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 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 (Leader), CY-1702-II, ANN#14-051 Multiple Positions, regular full time, (Eligible for Post Allowance) Fleet and Family Readiness Program, CYP Division, CDC Capo & Support Site. The purpose of the CY Program Leader (CYP) is to provide appropriate development care and instruction for children and youth ranging in age from 6 weeks to 18 years in one or more CY programs. This includes the provision of guidance, assistance, and mentoring for the CY Program Assistants. Open Until Filled. Lifeguard, NF-0189-01, ANN#14084 (Multiple positions) temporary flexible (Seasonal Employment) Aquatics Division, Carney Park/ Support Site. Works as instructor, safeguards and supervises swimmers and bathers in pool area. Open Until Filled Education Technician (CYP Assistant Director), NF-1702-03, ANN#14-136 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 cognitive growth of children and youth in the age categories served. Closing date: Aug. 1. Education Technician (Leader), CY-1702-II, ANN#14-137 regular full time, (Eligible for Post Allowance) Fleet and Family Readiness Program, CYP Division, Teen Center. The purpose of the CY Program Leader (CYP) is to provide appropriate development care and instruction for children and youth ranging in age from 6 weeks to 18 years in one or more CY programs. This includes the provision of guidance, assistance, and mentoring for the CY Program Assistants. 1st cut off date: August 1 and subsequent cut-off every 14 days, Closing date: Open Until Filled. Education Aid/Technician, CY1702-I/II, ANN#14-138 regular full time(Eligible for Post Allowance) Child Development Centers, 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-to-day care of infants and children ranging from 6weeks to 5 years old. Assembles of gathers materials and equipment necessary to execute School Age Care for children ranging from 6 years old to 9 years old, School-Age Care Pre-Teen for children ranging from 10 years old to 12 years old, Teen Center Program for children ranging from 13 years old to 18 years old. Receives and releases children to/from authorized parents, guidance. 1st cut off date: August 1 and subsequent cut-off every 14 days, Closing date: Open Until Filled. AREA OF CONSIDERATION: Current CYP employees only.
NSA NAPLES U.S. POSITIONS, MWR OPEN CONTINUOUS POSITIONS Education Aid/Technician, CY1702-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-to-day care of infants and children ranging from 6weeks to 5 years old. Assembles of gathers materials and equipment necessary to execute School Age Care for children ranging from 6 years old to 9 years old, School-Age Care Pre-Teen for children ranging from 10 years old to 12 years old, Teen Center Program for children ranging from 13 years old to 18 years old. Receives and releases children to/from authorized parents, guidance. 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, NA-740804, 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 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 (Leader), CY-1702-II, ANN#14-051 Multiple Positions, regular full time, (Eligible for Post Allowance) Fleet and Family Readiness Program, CYP Division, CDC Capo & Support Site. The purpose of the CY Program Leader (CYP) is to provide appropriate development care and instruction for children
and youth ranging in age from 6 weeks to 18 years in one or more CY programs. This includes the provision of guidance, assistance, and mentoring for the CY Program Assistants. Open Until Filled. Lifeguard, NF-0189-01, ANN#14084 (Multiple positions) temporary flexible (Seasonal Employment) Aquatics Division, Carney Park/ Support Site. Works as instructor, safeguards and supervises swimmers and bathers in pool area. Closing date: Open Until Filled Education Technician (CYP Assistant Director), NF-1702-03, ANN#14-136 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 cognitive growth of children and youth in the age categories served. Closing date: Aug. 1. Education Technician (Leader), CY-1702-II, ANN#14-137 regular full time, (Eligible for Post Allowance) Fleet and Family Readiness Program, CYP Division, Teen Center. The purpose of the CY Program Leader (CYP) is to provide appropriate development care and instruction for children and youth ranging in age from 6 weeks to 18 years in one or more CY programs. This includes the provision of guidance, assistance, and mentoring for the CY Program Assistants. 1st cut-off date: Aug. 1 and subsequent cut-off every 14 days, Closing date: Open Until Filled. Education Aid/Technician, CY1702-I/II, ANN#14-138 regular full time(Eligible for Post Allowance) Child Development Centers, 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-to-day care of infants and children ranging from 6weeks to 5 years old. Assembles of gathers materials and equipment necessary to execute School Age Care for children ranging from 6 years old to 9 years old, School-Age Care PreTeen for children ranging from 10 years old to 12 years old, Teen Center Program for children ranging from 13 years old to 18 years old. Receives and releases children to/from authorized parents, guidance. 1st cut-off date: Aug. 1 and subsequent cut-off every 14 days, Closing date: Open Until Filled. AREA OF CONSIDERATION: Current CYP employees only.
NEX EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES Gricignano, Building 2091-B Call 081-813-5252/5253/5254 or DSN 629-4774 Hours: Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. For a current list of U.S. vacancies and the on-line application, please visit our website at: https:// www.NavyExchange.jobs. To assist your job search go directly to the location field, open the drop down menu and click on Italy, then click on the ‘Search for Jobs’ button. You will see all the jobs in Italy (mostly Naples area); please ensure you are not applying for a position located in Sigonella (Sicily). Call the numbers above for assistance.
U.S. NAF POSITIONS AVAILABLE GRICIGNANO MAIN STORE Ann#140000A9 Store Worker/ CL/NA-02/FLEX - Open Until Filled - Pay Rate: $10.34 Performs various duties including loading/unloading merchandise, verifying type and quantities; prepares merchandise for stocking and stocks shelves; assists in conducting periodic inventories; assists customers. Ann#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#14000015 Sales Clerk/ HL/ NF-01/FLEX- Open Until Filled Pay Rate: $8.00-$9.50 Responsible for selling general merchandise to customers and ensuring merchandise is properly stocked and displayed for the Electronics, Housewares, Domestics, Furniture, and Gifts departments. Ann#14000019 Sales Clerk/SL/ NF-01/FLEX PT - Open Until Filled - Pay Rate: $8.00-$9.50 Responsible for selling general merchandise to customers and ensuring merchandise is properly stocked and displayed for the Jewelry, Men’s, Ladies, Shoes, Cosmetics, Handbags, and Children’s departments. Ann#14000013 Sales Clerk/CL/ NF-01/FLEX - Open until filled Pay Rate: $8.00-$9.50 Responsible for selling general merchandise to customers and ensuring merchandise is properly stocked and displayed for the Cosmetics, Health & Personal Care, Sporting Goods, Garden, Christmas Shop, Pets, and Cough and Cold departments. Ann#1400029V Security Guard/ 52/NF-01/FLEX - Open Until Filled - Pay Rate: $9-$11.00 Ensures enforcement of security measures; conducts inspections; prepares reports concerning security related incidents, etc. Ann#1400022V Customer Service Clerk/CS/NF-02/FLEX - One Vacancy - Pay Rate: $9.00 - $11.00 Performs a variety of customer service duties including special orders, foreign currency exchange, Western Union, merchandise returns, gas sales, layaways, etc. GRICIGNANO MINIMART Ann#140001KG Sales Clerk/MM /NF-01/ FLEX - Three Vacancies Pay Rate: $8.00-$9.50 Responsible for selling general merchandise to customers and ensuring merchandise is properly stocked and available. CAPODICHINO NEXMART Ann#140001HE Sales Clerk/MM /NF-01/ FLEX – Open until filled Pay Rate: $8.00-$9.50 Responsible for selling general merchandise to customers and ensuring merchandise is properly stocked and available. LATINA MINIMART Ann#140002PG Retail Annex Operator/MM/NF-02/RFT – Open Until Filled - Pay Rate: $9.00$12.00 Serves as Operator in charge of retail outlet located a significant distance from an Exchange, with responsibility for selling a variety of technical items (uniforms, automotive parts, electronics, etc.) ROME EMBASSY MINIMART Ann#140002J5 Sales Clerk/MM /NF-01/Seasonal Flex – One Vacancy - $8.00-$9.50 Responsible for selling general merchandise to customers and ensuring merchandise is properly stocked and available. JFC MINIMART Ann#140002CE Sales Clerk/ MM/NF-01/FLEX – One Vacancy Pay Rate: $8.00 - $9.50 Responsible for selling general merchandise to customers and ensuring merchandise is properly stocked and available.
COURTESY ANNOUNCEMENT Protestant Coordinator of Religious Education The Naples Religious Ministry Team has a paid service contract of Protestant Coordinator of Religious Education that will become available as Oct. 1. A detailed Statement of Work is available at both the Support Site and Capodichino chaplains' offices. Resumes need to be turned in no later than Friday, Aug 1. For more information, please contact the DSN 629-4600 or 626-3539.