Serving the Nato, Naples and Gaeta military community in italy
58th year, No. 15
MWR Set To Trim Programs at NSA Naples
Hospital Corpsman 2nd Class Christopher Munoz, assigned to U.S. Naval Hospital Naples, swims laps in the Capodichino Fit Zone Pool, April 17. The indoor pool is scheduled for closure mid-June through late August to meet a worldwide directive for Navy bases. (Photo by MC1 Travis Simmons)
By Lt. Tim Hawkins, Naval Support Activity Naples, Italy Public Affairs
Morale, Welfare, and Recreation (MWR) is scheduled to begin making specific
reductions to programs at Naval Support Activity (NSA) Naples, Italy, starting May 1. Programs impacted will include community events, libraries, gyms, pools and at
least one intramural sport, as mandated by Commander Navy Installations Command in response to current budget pressures. “Navy organizations everywhere must reduce operating costs to confront budget realities, and we are no different,” said NSA Naples Commanding Officer Capt. Scott Gray. “We simply must implement MWR program reductions that we have been directed to make.” In the coming weeks, MWR will reduce the number of free group exercise classes at Support Site and Capodichino. Six free classes will be offered each week at the Support Site Fitness Forum, and five will be available at the Capo Fit Zone. The free classes at Support Site are scheduled to include two classes each for indoor cycling, “Fit Pump” and “Fit Combat” workouts. Capodichino’s free group exercise classes will include three classes for indoor cycling and one class each for “Total Body” and “Super Gag” workouts. “These classes were chosen based on patron interest, and as free classes, active duty personnel will have priority,” said Tony Smith, the MWR Naples director. “It is important that patrons accurately fill in and sign the class signin sheets, for this is the information upon which we base our decisions.” Smith said that a wide spectrum of other group exercise classes will continue to be offered, but now for a small
fee. Gym users will be charged $3.50 per class when an exercise coupon is purchased individually and $3 per class if they buy a full booklet of 12 coupons. In addition, community members will soon feel the impact of MWR program cutbacks at the Support Site library. The community’s main library has to reduce its operating hours by more than 20 hours per week. The library’s new schedule will be announced once an implementation plan is finalized, Smith said. Community events that require registration fees, like fun runs and triathlons, will continue to happen as scheduled. However, personnel and families should anticipate fewer NSA Naples events overall this summer and through September. “Events that are 100 percent funded by commercial sponsorship or other outside sources will still be held. But, community events that are fully funded internally, including family and fitness events, will be deferred for the remainder of FY13,” said Smith. Organizations that are interested in sponsoring an MWR event can contact the Admin office at 081-568-4050. Regarding swimming pools, Navy bases worldwide have been directed to operate only one this summer, a time when NSA Naples typically operates three. However, Naples requested and was granted a waiver to operate two pools.
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Dollars and Sense
NAVEUR Band Starts Weekly Concert Series
The Department of the Navy submitted its FY2014 budget
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From Defense Media Activity - Navy
Crime Statistics Summary
The Navy unveiled its piece of the 2014 Presidential budget April 10. The graphic provides a snapshot of the anticipated costs in these priority areas. Military Personnel requested: $45.4 billion This includes active and reserve basic pays, housing allowances, and other special pays among other things. The anticipated FY14 active end strength is 323,600, an increase of 900 Sailors to reduce manning gaps at sea and improve sea/shore flow. This is also targeted to help improve Navy cyber capabilities while taking the Navy Reserve end strength to 59,100. The critical Navy civilian workforce would grow from 188,714 to 190,373. Operations and Maintenance requested: $48.5 billion This includes the costs associated with the daily operations of the ships and aircraft that make up our Navy, just under $2 billion in training and education for Sailors, and the base operations and support Sailors and their families depend on for quality of life.
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Procurement Funds requested: $43.5 billion This includes the Navy's ships, aircraft and weapons that not only Sailors serving today will use to defend our country, but also their children, (and sometimes grandchildren) who chose to serve in the Navy.
Infrastructure Funds requested: $2.3B This area includes the Military Construction projects that are critical to maintaining and updating the base support facilities from which our fleet depends. This area also includes continued Base Realignment and Closure costs and costs associated with maintaining family housing.
Research and Development requested: $16 billion As the Navy purchases the platforms for today's and future generations to serve aboard, the Research and Development costs are focused on designing and arming these platforms with the technologies that will ensure Sailors continue to have the most advanced technology on the battlefield at their disposal.
All of this is a reflection of the CNO's tenets of: Warfighting First, Operate Forward, and Be Ready. Navy leaders remain committed to taking care of our Sailors, civilians and their families; being good stewards of taxpayer dollars through smart investments; striving for efficiency while developing alternative sources of energy, and building partnerships which helps build capacity around the world.
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Captain’s Corner As a forward-deployed force at an overseas location, we cannot afford to be complacent. There are those who would relish the chance to do us harm. We must remain year-round, vigilant especially when we are traveling. Living overseas gives us plenty of opportunities to enjoy experiences that many of our friends and family back home dream of. But before hitting the road or catching your flight, please be sure to secure your off-base homes properly. We typically see a spike in the number of burglaries reported by off-base residents this time of year. There is no indication that U.S. personnel are targeted specifically. However, burglars know that people in general are more likely to take extended trips as the weather warms. Most burglaries occur when home alarms are not activated or units are not properly secured. Also, don’t make yourself a target by leaving the shipping box of a highvalue item in your yard or on the curb. I’m a big fan of the acronym “S5I” – See Something Suspicious, Say Something Immediately. The “Say Something Immediately” portion of that often-used motto just got easier with the launch of NCIS’s new TipSubmit Smartphone App. Community members can now instantly submit an anonymous tip to NCIS through text message, the Web (www.ncis.navy.mil), and a trendy smartphone application. We all play a vital role in keeping our personnel and families safe. NCIS offers a reward of up to $1,000 for tips that lead to a felony arrest, the recovery of drugs or stolen property. So, there’s every incentive to speak up if something doesn’t look right. You can also report suspicious activity to the base security dispatch at 081-568-5638 or 081-568-5639. Let’s continue working as a team and do our part. While on the theme of remaining vigilant, let me take this opportunity to urge parents to keep a close eye on how children are using the Internet. The Web is a powerful tool that allows all of us to learn and explore. However, as naturally curious individuals, our children are especially vulnerable to tactics that predators may use to lure them. Please have a conversation and educate your child about keeping personal information private online. Make sure they have activated the privacy features on social networking websites to prevent strangers from viewing their profile and photos. Explain what personal information should be kept private. Remember that posting less information lessens the chance that a child will become a potential target. Before I close, let me switch gears and remind everyone of the big celebration at Support Site this afternoon. The NSA Naples Environmental Division and more than 36 community organizations have organized a celebration in Village Forum Square for Earth Day. The event will kick off at 4:30 p.m., so leave work early if you have to! You don’t want to miss the Filipino cuisine, hotdogs, hamburgers, burritos and other food choices. Your children definitely won’t forgive you if they miss the bounce house and activity booth planned for kids. In addition, the thrift store is scheduled to open, former “Naples Got Talent” participants are performing live, and MWR will sponsor 1-mile and 5K fun runs. Why all the activity for Earth Day? Because we want to raise community awareness about how each individual can help make a collective difference. Enjoy the festivities, have a safe weekend and remember S5I!
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Drinking Water Potable at Gaeta Fleet Landing and Olde Mill Inn
By Capt. Scott Gray NSA Commanding Officer
Capt. Scott Gray Cmdr. robert Barbee lt. timothy hawkins teresa Merola
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Drinking water is declared potable at Gaeta Fleet Landing and Olde Mill Inn as of Tuesday, April 16. Find the full notice on Facebook at www.facebook.com/NSANaples. If you have questions, contact the U.S. Naval Hospital Preventive Medicine office at DSN: 629-6299 or 081-811-6299.
Submit Anonymous Tips by Web or Smartphone Community members can now instantly submit anonymous tips to the Naval Criminal Investigative Service (NCIS) through text message, the Web (www.ncis.navy.mil), and a new smartphone application. NCIS’s TipSubmit Smartphone App is available for download by visiting the iTunes or Android mobile store. NCIS offers a reward of up to $1,000 for information that leads to a felony arrest, confiscation of drugs or recovery of stolen property. For more information, contact NCIS’s General Crimes office at DSN: 626-3001 or 081-568-3001.
FFSC Classes in April for Month Focused on Positive Parenting In observance of Child Abuse Prevention Month, Fleet and Family Support Center (FFSC) is offering classes devoted to learning healthy parenting practices. A “Becoming a Love and Logic Parent” class is scheduled for Thursday, April 25, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. In addition, the first of a four-part series of “Nurturing Parenting for Prenatal Families” classes is scheduled for Monday, April 29, from 12:30 p.m. to 2 p.m. All classes will be held at FFSC’s Support Site office. For more information, call DSN: 629-6372 or 081-811-6372.
Reminder: No Financial Transactions at Capo Post Office in April Capo Post Office will suspend all financial transactions, April 1-26, due to closure of the customer service area during renovation. Customers will not be able to purchase stamps, postage, or money orders. However, post office staff will continue to conduct mail call and accept official mail. Mail with pre-paid postage (i.e., Click 'N Ship) will also be accepted. To ease the impact of the Capo office’s limited service, Support Site Post Office will extend its April hours on weekdays from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., and on Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. For more information, contact Capo Post Office at DSN: 626-5371 or 081-568-5371.
Reminder: Deadline Extended for Annual Utility/Recurring Maintenance Survey The annual Overseas Housing Allowance (OHA) Utility and Recurring Maintenance Survey for Italy is now open through Tuesday, April 30. Service members residing in private housing off base are eligible to take the online survey and will be asked to report average monthly costs for utilities and routine maintenance expenses incurred over the last 12 months. Find the survey at https://www.defensetravel. dod.mil/site/marutil.cfm.
April 19: Earth Day Celebration NSA Naples will celebrate Earth Day 2013 in Village Forum Square at Support Site on Friday, April 19. Festivities are scheduled from 4:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. and will include a bounce house and activity booth for kids as well as a recycled art exhibit. MWR will sponsor 1mile and 5K fun runs; participants will be able to register at 4:30 p.m. The Earth Day celebration will also feature a variety of food options (e.g., hotdogs, ham-
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burgers, burritos, Filipino cuisine, baked goods, etc.). For more event details and to enter art work in the recycled art exhibit, contact the NSA Naples Environmental Division at DSN: 626-6706/1669 or 081-568-6706/1669.
April 19: Pizza Night Trip for Single Service Members / Bachelors All single service members and geographical bachelors are invited to join the Liberty Center for “Pizza Night in Naples,” an excursion to a Neapolitan pizza shop from 6 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. on Friday, April 19. Service members must sign up at the Liberty Center, and free transportation will be provided. Attendees will need to bring money for food. For more information, call the Liberty Center at DSN: 626-4896 or 081-568-4896.
April 19: The Submarine Birthday Ball The Submarine Birthday Ball is scheduled for Friday, April 19 in Baia. All U.S. military and NATO ID cardholders are welcome to attend. The uniform for the event is full Dress Blues or better. Cocktail hour will commence at 6 p.m. followed by the opening ceremony at 7 p.m. and dinner at 8 p.m. Tickets cost €40 per person and may be purchased from ET1 Andrew Santamaria (andrew.santamaria@ eu.navy.mil). Round-trip bus transportation will be available from Support Site. For more information, contact ET1 at DSN: 626-4352 or 081-568-4352.
April 20: Italian Trash Cleanup Effort Outside Support Site An Italian non-profit environmental organization called “Fareambiente” has scheduled a trash cleanup around the perimeter fence of Support Site on Saturday, April 20, in observance of Earth Day. All community members are invited to participate and should plan to meet in the Housing Office parking lot at 9:15 a.m. Please wear leather gloves and bring hand sanitizer. For more information, contact Pasquale Franco at cell number 335-132-1342.
April 20: Spring Fling Festivities at Carney Park A series of community events and activities are scheduled to be held for this year's Spring Fling on Saturday, April 20. The MWR Fitness Challenge winner will be awarded, WRA will sponsor a homesafety workshop, and the Youth Sports Spring League will conduct Opening Day. In addition, the day will feature a flea market. Community members can purchase a flea-market space and table for $10 by calling Carney Park at 081-526-1579.
April 22: NOSC Class on Sign Language for Baby/Toddlers Naples Overseas Support Club (NOSC) will host a class titled, “Using Sign Language for Baby/Toddlers and YOU,” at the Support Site library starting Monday, April 22. This free class will be held from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. in the children's room every Monday, through May 13. The class is open to parents and babies/toddlers who are at least 1 year but no older than school age. Spots are limited, so register immediately by visiting www.noscitaly.com.
April 22: VITA Center Hours Change Starting April 22, the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) center’s operating hours will change. The center will be open from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Although the main tax season ended April 15, an extension is available until June 15 for those filing from overseas. The extension only applies to tax filing. Those who owe the Internal Revenue Service money and missed the April 15 deadline should expect to see any applicable late fees and interest applied when they file. Both the one-on-one program and the self-help clinic are by appointment only. The VITA center will remain open until mid-June. For more information or to make an appointment, call DSN: 626-4576 or 081568-4576.
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April 22-26: College Level Examination Program Testing The National Test Center at Capo is offering two testing sessions per day for more than 70 different tests, April 22-26. Testing sessions will be held from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. The tests are free for military members and $100 for civilians and dependents. To sign up for a College Level Examination Program (CLEP) / DSST test, call the University of Maryland University College’s Capo office at DSN: 626-6675 or 081-568-6675, or email naples-europe@umuc.edu. For more information on testing policies, contact the Navy College Office at DSN: 626-6681/6678 or 081-5686681/6678.
April 23: 'ADHD for the 21st Century and Beyond' Presentation Dr. Atkins, a developmental pediatrician, will be guest speaking at a meeting held Tuesday, April 23 in room 223 of Naples Elementary School. This Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) Parent Support Group meeting starts at 5 p.m. and is open to all. For more information, contact Nurse Coleen Byrnes at coleen.byrnes@eu.dodea.edu.
April 23: International Children's Day Festival at JFC The 34th annual UNESCO`s International Children's Day Festival will be held Tuesday, April 23, on the soccer field at JFC’s headquarters in Lago Patria from 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Elementary students from NATO nations are scheduled to sing, dance, and receive awards for an art contest. The festival is open to all NATO and U.S. military community members with valid ID for base entry. The festival will be held at the community center in the event of rain. For more information, contact JFC Public Affairs at 081-721-2437.
April 23: Community Town Hall Meeting at Support Site NSA Naples Commanding Officer Capt. Scott Gray will hold a town hall meeting at the Support Site movie theater on Tuesday, April 23 at 6 p.m. The meeting is open to all community members and there will be an
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opportunity for questions. Light refreshments will be available at 5:45 p.m. For more information, contact the NSA Naples Public Affairs office at DSN: 629-5912 or 081-568-5912.
AFN Naples will host a radiothon from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Wednesday, April 24, to help raise money for the Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society 2013 Active Duty Fund Drive. Listeners will have an opportunity to request a song in exchange for a pledge to donate at least $2. For a pledge of $100, a listener (department or organization) can request the in-demand “Repeater Song” – a song that gets played every hour until someone who pledges more bumps it. For more information, visit AFN on www.facebook.com/AFNNaples. To make a donation during the event, call 629-6920 or 081-8116920. You can listen to the radiothon on 106.0 FM The Eagle, AFN decoder channel 182, or on-base AFN channels 12 or 47.
April 28: Free Bingo & Tiger Shark Fundraiser at Support Site USO Naples is scheduled to host a free Bingo event on Sunday, April 28, in the Naples High School cafeteria. Doors will open at 3 p.m. and the game will start at 3:30 p.m. Bingo prizes will include home appliances, electronics, and gift baskets. All U.S. ID cardholders are invited to participate. In addition, the Naples Tiger Sharks will offer appetizers in order to raise money for the new swimming season. For more information on the Bingo event, contact the USO at DSN: 626-5713 or 081-568-5713.
May 16: Baby Basics Class A monthly class on newborn care (bundling, diapering and bathing), feeding, baby health, and safety is scheduled to be held on Thursday, May 16 from 9 a.m. to noon. The class is open to U.S. military and NATO ID cardholders and will be held at the Navy Marine Corps Relief Society (NMCRS) office located in room G-16 of the Admin II building at Capo. To register for the class and for more information, call NMCRS at DSN: 626-3913 or 081-568-3913.
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Famous Naples Tiger Transferred from Zoo In the 1990s, Naples’ police confiscated a tiger from local criminal members who walked the tiger cub on a leash in the town of Castello di Cisterna, near Naples, as a status symbol and to intimidate rival clubs. The tiger was transferred to the Naples Zoo and became its mascot. Last week Cleo, the 16year-old tiger was temporary transferred to an animal protection center near Bologna while the Naples Zoo is transformed into an education and biodiversity park.
Security Presence for America’s Cup in Naples Naples police said no need to increase the security coverage for the America’s Cup World Series regattas which started Tuesday and will end Sunday. Some 450 men in uniform are
guaranteeing 24-hour security and experts in disarming explosives and other specially trained units were deployed. The third and final round being held in Naples, marks the finale of the America's Cup World Series ahead of this fall's America's Cup in San Francisco.
Mediterranean Cruise Ship Markets Still Growing According to a report by the International Cruise Shipping Association, approximately 3.5 million tourists in 2012 chose Mediterranean cruise destinations. The cruise ship market is still growing in spite of the economic crisis and political turbulence in North Africa. Analysts said the sector's success is due to new marketing strategies that have attracted different clientele for longer periods of time, with some shippers work-
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ing year round. The sector still has margin for growth, because it makes up just 1 percent of the European holiday market, which is growing at 8 percent a year against 3 percent in the U.S. (with a 6 percent yearly growth rate). Analysts pointed out that 65 percent of the growth rate is related to the Mediterranean.
Anti-Mafia Police Inspect Restoration Sites Anti-mafia police carried out inspections at some restoration sites in Pompeii including Casa degli Amorini Dorati, Fontana Grande and Casa della Fullonica. The restoration works are being carried out thanks to 105 million euro funded by the European Union and local authorities were concerned that organized crime could be infiltrated in the restoration project.
NAPLES AMERICAN RED CROSS (ARC) needs volunteers. If you are interested in volunteering or in taking a CPR/First Aid class, call 081-568-4788 or 626-4788 for more information. You can also "like" our Facebook page American Red Cross Naples - to keep up with current opportunities. FLEET AND FAMILY SUPPORT CENTER is looking for volunteers to assist in the event of an emergency. Volunteers could be called upon if families are relocated to Support Site due to a natural disaster or similar emergency that exceeds what the FFSC staff can support. Volunteers may greet families, inquire about needs, organize supplies, complete paperwork, etc. Being on the list does not obligate anyone to a future event. If you are interested in volunteering for this, please call 081-811-6372 or email FFSCNSANaplesItaly@eu.navy.mil. CLUB BEYOND is searching for volunteers to serve as Adult Leaders. Leaders assist in planning, setup and conducting small group meetings with students in grades 7 through 12. Leadership training lasts a month. If interested, please contact Arturo Paulino at apaulino@clubbeyond.org for an appointment. NAPLES HIGH SCHOOL MUSIC BOOSTERS seeks 2012-2013 board members. For more information, e-mail matthew.ukleja@gmail.com. THE NAPLES OVERSEAS SUPPORT CLUB (NOSC) seeks members to serve as volunteers in its Thrift Store. When the store is open, volunteers are needed to help with storing, merchandising, bagging, and running the cash register. When the store is closed, help is needed preparing the store for shopping. Store hours: Tuesday and Thursday from 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. and Wednesday from 4-7 p.m. All volunteers are required to attend a training session prior to assisting. Email noscitaly@gmail.com to sign up for training. THE AMERICAN SOCCER CLUB (ASC) OF NAPOLI is looking for qualified coaches. Those interested in coaching should e-mail doc@ ascnapoli.com. NAVY-MARINE CORPS RELIEF SOCIETY OPERATION CLIP & SAVE (coupons): 081-568-3913. NAVY LEAGUE OF THE U.S./NAPLES COUNCIL is seeking board members. Contact Betty Reese at 081-526-8051 or breese@cybernet.it. 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. ATTENTION PHOTOGRAPHERS! Are you interested in taking photos of Naples Elementary School students during the 2012-2013 school year? Contact Dr. Johnson at 081-811-4159 or donita.Johnson@ eu.dodea.edu. TUTORING OPPORTUNITY Do you want to work hands-on with college-oriented students? Do you want to make a difference in a student's life? Naples Middle/High School is looking for motivated community members with college experience to become AVID (Advancement Via Individual Determination) tutors. Training will be provided. Please contact Vice Principal David Martin at david.martin@eu.dodea.edu or AVID Counselor Joseph Selina at selina.joseph@eu.dodea.edu. NAPLES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL PTA is searching for people who want to lead the PTA during the 2012-2013 school year. PTA board members are elected every year and committee chairs are appointed every year. If you are interested in a board or chair position, please e-mail Angel Neese at itwife2000@yahoo.com.
ONGOING/ON THE HORIZON 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 OVERSEAS SUPPORT CLUB (NOSC) is seeking individuals as board members in 2013-2014 for a variety of events and positions. Join Us! If you want to volunteer or need information on what is available, email noscitaly@gmail.com or go to www.noscitaly.com 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. 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 is a newly founded association that meets twice a month and discusses upcoming community outreach opportunities and charity events. For more information, contact IT2 Pablo Baez at DSN 626-6141 or MA2 Michael Bradley DSN 626-5595. 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.
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ACWS teams on their AC45 Catamarans sail through the Bay of Naples during Sunday’s Coast Parade from Mergellina to Bagnoli. The parade paid tribute to Naples and the City of Science Museum that was damaged in a fire last month. (Photo by J. Freed)
america’s Cup races underway in Naples By Lou Freed
City officials, local authorities and America’s Cup World Series (ACWS) organizers recently kicked off the world-class sailing competition scheduled through April 21 along the Bay of Naples. The opening ceremonies last weekend included the America’s Cup Village inauguration and a rousing welcome for the current seven participating teams with popular musicians and colorful confetti filling Piazza Plebiscito. Additionally, as a tribute to Naples and the City of Science Museum that was damaged in a fire last month, teams representing Italy (Luna Rossa), China (China Team), France (Energy), New Zealand (Emirates), Sweden (Artemis), the United Kingdom (J.P. Morgan BAR), and the United States (Oracle) left spectators in awe while on a Coast Parade from Mergellina to Bagnoli Sunday. The ACWS Match and Fleet Championship Race competitions are now in progress and culminate on Sunday. The schedule this weekend includes a Morning Show (11 a.m. to noon), Dock-out Show (Friday and Saturday at 1 p.m.; Sunday at 1:30 p.m.) followed by a Match Race (Friday and Saturday at 2:05 p.m.; Sunday at 2:40 p.m.), a Fleet Race (Friday and Saturday at 2:50 p.m.;
Sunday at 3:15 p.m.), Dock-in Show (Friday and Saturday at 4 p.m.) then Entertainment (Friday and Saturday at 9 p.m.). Events will conclude Sunday with the ACWS Aw- ards Ceremony at 4 p.m. and fireworks at 11 p.m. Throughout the event, enhancing the lively and exciting atmosphere, are numerous food and souvenir stands in the America’s Cup Village along the Mergellina waterfront. ACWS regattas began in 2011 and lead up to the 2013 America’s Cup “Summer of Racing” July 4 through Sept. 21 in San Francisco featuring the Louis Vuitton Cup, America’s Cup Challenger Series and America’s Cup Finals, when the Oracle Team USA will defend its current leadership. The Red Bull Youth Races Cup is also scheduled for the young sailor teams, aged 19-24. Naples also hosted the ACWS in April last year, providing a thrilling show for the approximate 500,000 spectators as they cheered on the eventual winner - the Italian Luna Rossa Piranha entry. Due to the closure of roads along the Bay of Naples (Mergellina to Via Partenope) for the event, use of public transport is advised. See www.comune. napoli.it/ for the ACWS traffic plan. Lastly, before heading out, check for any schedule changes at www.americascup.com/ and www.acnapoli.org/en/
Local High School Students Tour Capo Students and teachers from ISIS Europa High School in Pomigliano d'Arco visited Capodichino Friday as part of the base's community outreach effort. During the tour, they visisted the chapel, library, gym, food court, fire station and air terminal. (Photo by MC1 Travis Simmons)
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Fleet and Family Support Center Events this Week
Naples March 2013 births
From the Fleet and Family Support Center
March 5:
Rhys Bryton Watkins, 6 pounds and 14.1 ounces, son of Sherry D. Watkins and HM1 Kody G. Watkins.
March 7:
Camden Avery Becker, 8 pounds and 2.9 ounces, son of Amber D. Becker and Terry C. Becker.
March 16: Benjamin Fidel Amezcua, 7 pounds and 1 ounce, son of Tamarah S. Amezcua and HM3 Daniel E. Amezcua. March 17: Colin James Blazek, 7 pounds and 9 ounces, son of LT Jessica L. Blazek and LT Jonathan B. Blazek. March 18: Abigail Alaina Brogdon, 5 pounds and 13 ounces, daughter of Rhonda R. Brogdon and STGC Donald W. Brogdon Jr. March 18: Lucy Mary Garcia, 7 pounds and 5 ounces, daughter of Lisa M. Garcia and LCDR Harris L. Garcia. March 31: Alice Jean Sandlin, 7 pounds and 11 ounces, daughter of Rachel L. Sandlin and PO2 Matthew F. Sandlin.
Fleet Mail Center Under Renovation
For more information about local Fleet and Family Support Center (FFSC) events, visit www.facebook.com/NaplesFFSC.
UPCOMING FFSC NAPLES EVENTS Call 081-811-6372 for more information or to register • April 19: Legal Assistance, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. (appointments only), Support Site FFSC. • April 19: Campania Mall, 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., Meet at TLA Reception area/carpool. • April 23: Sponsorship Training, 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Support Site FFSC. • April 23: Stress Management 101 - Part 1, 2 p.m. to 3 p.m., Support Site FFSC. • April 23: Stress Management - Part 2, 3 p.m. to 4 p.m., Support Site FFSC. • April 23: Al-Anon Support Group, 6 p.m. to 7 p.m., Support Site FFSC. • April 23: Alateen Support Group (ages 12-18), 6 p.m. to 7 p.m., Support Site FFSC. • April 25: Becoming a Love & Logic Parent, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., Support Site FFSC. • April 29–May 03: Transition GPS (TAP) Workshop – Pre – Retirement, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Support Site FFSC.
UPCOMING FFSC GAETA EVENTS Call 081-568-8354 for more information or to register. • April 23-26: Area Orientation/ICR Seminar. • April 30: Gaeta Secrets Revealed, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
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Logistics Specialist 3rd Class Chace J. Fitzgerald observes as Italian contractors make renovations, April 11, inside the Naval Supply Systems Command (NAVSUP) Fleet Mail Center at Capodichino. The construction to the facility is scheduled to be completed by June 29. (Photo by MC3 Brian T. Glunt)
By MC3Brian T. Glunt, Navy Public Affairs Support ElementEast Detachment Europe
The Naval Supply Systems Command (NAVSUP) Fleet Mail Center located at Naval Support Activity (NSA) Naples Capodichino is undergoing renovations to its facilities. The construction to the facility began Feb. 4 and is scheduled to be completed by June 29. All outgoing mail and packages must be sent out through the NSA Naples’ Support Site post office until at least May 1. “It was really time to do renovation, especially to our finance section. A lot of our things were old,” said Chief Logistics Specialist (SW) Jimmy Jimenez, NAVSUP Fleet Mail Center-Naples leading chief petty officer. “Basically, what
we are doing is renovating the Fleet Mail Center so we can have better customer service.” The renovations to the Fleet Mail Center are estimated to cost $248,000, which mainly includes the expansion of the finance and lobby area. “This will create a better environment where customers will have more room to box up their packages and get them mailed out,” said Logistics Specialist 3rd Class Chace J. Fitzgerald. “The new separation of the finance section from the back office operations will also improve mail-sorting operations.” The separation of the finance section from the back office operations will also be changed from a fenced structure to a solid wall, which will help with heating and cooling costs year round.
“With the installation of these new walls, we will be able to keep the finance and lobby area temperature separate from the back operations, where we bring in the mail from outside,” said Fitzgerald. “This will definitely increase the comfort of working in these areas during the summer and winter.” In addition to the expansion of the finance and lobby areas, lightemitting diode (LED) motion sensors are also planned to be installed throughout the Fleet Mail Center. “These motion sensors will save a lot of money for the Navy,” added Jimenez. “The sensors are useful because they turn on the lights only when there are people in the space. When it comes to electricity these sensors will be saving more money.”
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The approved waiver means that NSA Naples will only suspend operations at the Capodichino pool during the busiest period of the year for outdoor activity. The indoor pool is scheduled for closure mid-June through late August. “We are doing everything we can to maintain all of our programs under challenging fiscal circumstances for installations,” said Gray. “I want to thank the local MWR team for their demonstrated dedication to our mission. They have carefully considered how to implement these changes in a way that minimizes impact on the community.” The Support Site pool will be open five days a week, Friday through Tuesday, and the Carney Park pool will operate three days out of the week, Friday through Sunday. Smith also anticipates that MWR will make adjustments to the intramural softball program. A few changes will be required to achieve mandated cost reductions in the last two quarters of the fiscal year. Most significantly, there will be no individual awards. For more information and the latest updates on MWR Naples programs, visit them on Facebook at www.facebook.com/ nsanaplesMWR.
Energy Conservation Beat the Heat From the NSA Naples Energy Management Team
It’s starting to look a lot like summer (and feel like it). Take advantage of the heat and try not to let it take advantage of you. Use this time of year to save energy and money as much as you can. • Open the windows during the day to let the cool breeze in. • Hang clothes either outside or in a room where you have space. • Shower during the hottest part of the day as the water will already be moderately warm so your heater has to work less. • Get out and be active. You can’t use your home electronics if you’re not home, right? • Remember to unplug chargers when not in use, although the may not be “charging,” they still convert power for a device that’s not there.
Individual Force Protection Plans Personnel planning on traveling outside of Italy (except to the United States or U.S. territories) should contact their chain of command’s Antiterrorism/Force Protection (ATFP) Division 30 days prior to their planned departure. The ATFP office will review the request and will notify you of all requirements that must be fulfilled prior to travel. Note that some countries have additional entry requirements which require more processing time than 30 days. Contact your ATFP division as soon as possible in order to assist you in meeting all requirements. You can contact the NSA Naples ATFP office by any of the following means. Phone: 081-568-5525/5595; E-mail: M-NA-NSASEC-ATdivision-GS@eu.navy.mil Or visit the office in the Capodichino Security Precinct, Bldg. 403, open from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday.
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Multinational Partners Plan BALTOPS 13 Exercise From U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa/ U.S. 6th Fleet Public Affairs
Representatives from 10 nations met to plan the 41st Exercise Baltic Operations (BALTOPS) at the naval base in Kiel, Germany, Apr. 9-11. BALTOPS 13, annually hosted by the United States Navy, aims to improve maritime security in the Baltic Sea through increased interoperability and cooperation among regional allies. During the conference, hosted by the German navy, participants worked to ensure the logistical and scheduling requirements for a challenging training schedule would be met. In addition to focusing on the future event, the participants exercised their ability to plan combined operations with a multinational staff. “The planning conferences are a critical part of achieving our overall objectives,” said Lt. Cmdr. Justin Hsu, lead exercise planner for U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa/ U.S. 6th Fleet. “We bring together militaries from our various nations, with diverse backgrounds, and have them literally and figuratively speak a common language to plan a combined exercise.” As the host for the planning conference, the German navy was responsible for the successful integration of the 80 planners who attended. “We clearly demonstrated the ability of all par-
ticipating nations to plan and develop coalition forces operations at this level,” said Cmdr. Jens Herfurth, lead exercise planner for Germany. “The challenging work days fostered common understanding between the participants, thus fulfilling a major objective of BALTOPS – it was a great success.” Currently, 12 nations are scheduled to participate with more than 40 ships, aircraft and submarines. BALTOPS will provide an opportunity for Sailors to engage in realistic and challenging maritime training, while working side-by-side with personnel from partner nations. “The U.S. is committed to strengthening our regional partnerships and promoting maritime safety and security in the Baltic Sea,” said Capt. William Suggs, U.S. Naval Attaché to Germany, who took part in the planning. “The work being done here in Kiel and this summer’s BALTOPS exercise are prime examples of that commitment.” The two-week exercise is scheduled to begin in Latvia with a harbor phase and conclude in Germany to kick-off the annual Kiel Week maritime celebration. Countries that participated in the planning conference included Denmark, Finland, Georgia, Germany, Latvia, Lithuania, Netherlands, Poland, Sweden, and the U.S.
USNH Staff Practices Healthy Lifestyle By Lt. Kamalan Selvarajah, U.S. Naval Hospital Public Affairs Officer
Healthcare organizations are always telling you how you should live a healthy lifestyle. But how many are actually Leading the Change to Better Health? The staff of U.S. Naval Hospital (USNH) Naples decided to “walk the walk” and take part in the Healthcare to Health (H2H) Captain’s Challenge. The H2H Captain’s Challenge is the brainchild of Hospital Corpsman 1st Class Juan Alvarez and Hospital Corpsman 2nd Class Douglas Doherty, command fitness leaders at USNH Naples. They spent several months developing a multi-step, self-paced program with broad goals and requirements. This may sound complicated but it has proven to be really simple for the participants. The goals are clear and easy to follow. Since the program is self-paced, participants are free to join at any time. The challenge began on February 11, 2013 and membership has grown steadily. More than 150 Sailors, Department of Defense employees and local nationals are participating so far. That represents almost 30 per-
Capt. Matthew W. Pommer Jr., left, commanding officer of USNH Naples, poses with some of the H2H Captain’s Challenge level one champions after congratulating them on their achievement and presenting them with a few small gifts. (Photo courtesy of USNH Naples Public Affairs)
cent of the hospital staff. Of these participants, 23 recently completed the first level and have moved on to level two. Cmdr. Henry Zielinski, an “experienced” staff surgeon said, “Forget what you may have heard before, ‘old dogs’ can learn new tricks. Heightened interest in my eating patterns over the past two months combined with a renewed interest in regular exercise has put some added sparkle back into my days, and 15 pounds less into my Navy uniform.” Whether you’re young, or young at heart, the challenge can work for you. One sailor’s thoughts on
the challenge exemplified the positive attitude demonstrated by all the participants. Hospital Corpsman 2nd Class Jaden Sandi said, “I’m not there yet, but I’m closer than I was yesterday.”
Crime report for april 8 to april 14 From the NSA Naples Command Investigative Division
This past week, the Naples community reported one off-base vehicle break-in and one off-base stolen vehicle. The vehicle break-in occurred in Pozzouli while the stolen vehicle occurred in Naples. The vehicle break-in occurred April 3. The victim stated he secured his vehicle the night prior and noticed the right side window broken out the next morning. Multiple items were reported missing. The stolen vehicle occurred Feb. 28. The victim stated he let a friend borrow his vehicle and then received a phone call from the friend stating the
vehicle had been stolen. The local Naval Criminal Investigative Service (NCIS) office traditionally sees an increase in the number of burglaries reported by off-base residents this time of year, as the weather warms and people travel. Most burglaries occur when home alarms are not activated and/or units are not properly secured. All off-base residents are reminded to always lock your homes and fully activate alarms. If your alarm system does not work, contact Housing immediately to work with the landlord. If planning a vacation, arrange for a trusted friend to periodically check on the residence during your absence.
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Secretary of the Navy Names Multiple Ships From Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense Public Affairs
Secretary of the Navy Ray Mabus announced today the names of seven ships: three joint high speed vessels (JHSV), the USNS Trenton, the USNS Brunswick and the USNS Carson City; an amphibious transport dock ship (LPD), the USS Portland; two littoral combat ships (LCS), the USS Wichita and the USS Manchester; and an ocean-class auxiliary general oceanographic research (AGOR) ship, the R/V Sally Ride. “As secretary of the Navy, I have the great privilege of naming ships that will represent America with distinction as part of the fleet for many decades to come,” Mabus said. “These ships were all named to recognize the hard working people from cities all around our country who have contributed in so many ways to our Navy and Marine Corps team.” Joint high speed vessels are named for small American cities and counties that embody American values. The future USNS Trenton (JHSV 5), named in honor of New Jersey’s capital city, will be the fourth ship to bear this name. Similarly, the USNS Carson City (JHSV 7) is the second naval vessel to be named in honor of Nevada’s capital city. The USNS
Brunswick (JHSV 6) is the fourth naval vessel named for the seaport city in Georgia and recognizes its longstanding relationship with the Navy. Military commanders will have the flexibility to use the JHSV in a variety of roles to include supporting overseas contingency operations, conducting humanitarian assistance and disaster relief, supporting special operations forces and supporting emerging joint seabasing concepts. The 338 foot-long aluminum catamarans are being constructed at Austal USA in Mobile, Ala., and are designed to transport 600 short tons 1,200 nautical miles at an average speed of 35 knots. These vessels can operate in shallowdraft ports and waterways, providing U.S. forces added mobility and flexibility. JHSVs are equipped with an aviation flight deck to support day and night air vehicle launch and recovery operations. JHSVs have berthing space for up to 104 personnel and airline-style seating for up to 312. Amphibious transport dock ships are named for major American cities. Mabus named the future USS Portland (LPD 27) in honor of Oregon’s most highly populated city. LPD 27 will be the third ship to bear this name. The principal mission of Portland
will be to deploy combat and support elements of Marine expeditionary units and brigades. With the capability of transporting and debarking air cushion (LCAC) or conventional landing craft and augmented by helicopters or vertical take-off and landing aircraft (MV-22), these ships support amphibious assault, special operations, and expeditionary warfare missions. The USS Portland will provide improved warfighting capabilities including an advanced command-and-control suite, increased lift capability in vehicle and cargo-carrying capacity and advanced ship survivability fea-
ask the doc: What’s Going on with Medical Home Port? By Lt. E. Fidler, U.S. Naval Hospital Naples
Primary Care at U.S. Naval Hospital (USNH) Naples has undergone many changes in the past two years. Some are easily spotted. Some are “behind the scenes.” In June 2011, RelayHealth – a secure Web-based medical communication tool – was introduced. This free service allows a patient to message a provider at any time – day or night – for non-emergent needs. It is where lab results and medication refills can be requested, and where a patient can update their plan of care. RelayHealth is not just Navy-wide. It is available in most hospitals and clinics military-wide – Army, Air Force, Marine Corps and Coast Guard are all connected. Also, Department of Defense employees, contractors, and retirees all have access to this program regardless of where they live. Wherever there is Internet, there is access to this service. Another change to USNH was the merging in October 2012 of three primary care clinics in the hospital – Family Medicine, Internal Medicine and the Pediatric Clinic. The new entity was renamed Medical Home Port. Within the Medical Home Port clinic, there are two “teams” – Blue and Gold – and everyone is assigned to one of these teams. Within each team, each TRICARE Prime patient is assigned a specific provider. When a patient calls to make an appointment, all efforts are made to enable that patient to see their assigned provider. But if that
provider is unavailable, the patient will likely see another provider on their “team.” Each morning, there are time slots open for each provider, which can be booked for same-day appointments. The best time to call is first thing in the morning when the call center opens, as these appointments go quickly. If a patient needs same-day care, it is best to call and make an appointment this way, rather than visit the Emergency Department. Emergency care should not be used as an alternative to your Primary Care. If an appointment is needed and none is available, a patient can request a telephone consult be placed to their Team Nurse. If an Emergency Department visit occurs and the provider recommends a 24-48 hour follow-up, expect a follow-up phone call by your Medical Home Port Team. The MHP teams are committed to providing the best possible care, and continuity is an important part of that. For questions or concerns, please feel free to contact the clinic, either at 629-6000, 081-811-6000 or at www.RelayHealth.com.
tures. Portland will be a San Antonioclass (LPD 17) amphibious transport dock ship, built by Huntington Ingalls Industries in Pascagoula, Miss. The ship will be 684 feet in length, have an overall beam of 105 feet, a navigational draft of 23 feet, displace about 24,900 tons and capable of embarking a landing force of about 800 Marines. LPD 27 will be capable of reaching sustained speeds in excess of 22 knots. Littoral combat ships are named after great American communities. The littoral combat ships named for Wichita and Manchester recognize regionally beneficial cities that are also within the top five highly populated communities in their states. The USS Wichita (LCS 13) is named in honor of Kansas’ largest city and will be the third ship to bear the name. The USS Manchester (LCS 14) will be the second ship named for one of New Hampshire’s industrial centers. Wichita and Manchester will be outfitted with reconfigurable payloads, called mission packages, which can be changed out quickly as combat needs demand. These mission packages are supported by special detachments that will deploy manned and unmanned vehicles and sensors in support of mine, undersea and surface warfare missions. These ships are designed to defeat growing littoral threats and provide access and dominance in the coastal waters. A fast, agile surface combatant, the LCS provides the required war fighting capabilities and operational flexibility to execute focused missions close to the shore such as mine warfare, anti-submarine warfare and surface warfare. Lockheed Martin with Marinette Marine in Marinette, Wis., will build the Freedom-variant, USS Wichita (LCS 13), which will be 388 feet in length, have a waterline beam of 58 feet, displace approximately 3,400 tons, and make speed in excess of 40 knots. Austal USA in Mobile, Ala., will build the
Independence-variant, USS Manchester (LCS 14), which will be 419 feet in length, have a waterline beam of 103 feet, displace approximately 3,100 tons, and make speed in excess of 40 knots. Mabus named the future R/V Sally Ride (AGOR 28), which will be a Neil Armstrong-class AGOR ship, to honor the memory of Sally Ride, a professor, scientist and an innovator at Scripps Institution of University of Oceanography, California San Diego. Ride was the first woman and also the youngest person in space. She later served as director of NASA's Office of Exploration. Traditionally, AGORs are named for nationally recognized leaders in exploration and science. The R/V Sally Ride is the first academic research ship to be named in honor of a woman. “Sally Ride’s career was one of firsts and will inspire generations to come,” said Mabus. “I named R/V Sally Ride to honor a great researcher, but also to encourage generations of students to continue exploring, discovering and reaching for the stars.” The ship will be a well-equipped modern oceanographic research platform that includes acoustic equipment capable of mapping the deepest parts of the oceans, and modular onboard laboratories providing the flexibility to meet a wide variety of oceanographic research challenges. These make them capable of supporting a wide range of oceanographic research activities conducted by academic institutions and national laboratories. The research vessel will be outfitted with multi-drive low-voltage diesel electric propulsion systems. This upgraded system will help maintain efficiency while lowering maintenance and fuel costs. The Neil Armstrong-class AGOR ship will be 238 feet in length, have a beam length of 50 feet, and can operate at more than 12 knots. AGOR 28 will be built by Dakota Creek Industries, Inc. in Anacortes, Wash.
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M ORE I NSIDE P AGE … ONGOING/ON THE HORIZON continued 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. SAIL WITH THE NAPLES NATO YACHT CLUB (NNYC) AMERICAN TEAM. We are looking for Americans interested in participating in dinghy races sailed at the NNYC facilities on the island of Nisida. Experience not required. FMI, contact Bob & Shauna Bunnell at bunnellr54@gmail.com and bunnellshauna@aol.com. SEVENTH DAY ADVENTIST WORSHIP SERVICE takes place Saturdays at Support Site Chapel from 9 a.m. to noon. The schedule is: Sabbath School lessons, 9:30 to 10:45 a.m.; songs and praise, 10:45 to 11 a.m.; Divine Service, 11 a.m. to noon. For more information, please contact Paolo Fleurant at 328194-6897 or naplesadventistsgroup@yahoo.com. NAPLES OFFICIALS ASSOCIATION NEEDS REFEREES Anyone interested should contact Nigel Alexander at 081-721-5413 or 346-680-3282 or by email to nalexander@afsouth.nato.int. 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-theTots-Club. PROTESTANT WOMEN OF THE CHAPEL (PWOC) meets every Tuesday morning at 9 a.m. in the Support Site Fellowship Hall (above the library) for food, friends and faith. There are six Bible studies to choose from, and childcare and nursery care to homeschoolers is free. 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. 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. 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, visit www.naplestoastmasters.wix.com/toastmastersnaples. GAETA/NAPLES AREA GIRL SCOUTS Now accepting registration for the 2012-13 school year. We are still in need of leaders and co-leaders. Training and support provided. FMI, contact naplesgs@yahoo.com. FILIPINO-AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF NAPLES, ITALY meets at noon the first Sunday of every month at the Support Site Fellowship Hall. For more information, contact Ron Nacianceno at 081-568-1746 or 335-760-4446. Also check out the group’s Facebook page, Fil-Am Naples. THE U.S. MILITARY RETIREE ASSOCIATION OF SOUTHERN ITALY (USMRA-SI) is the only association in Southern Italy representing the interests of U.S. retired military personnel and their survivors. If you are not a member and are eligible, please join the USMRA-SI at usmra-si.tripod.com. Point of contact: Wylie Miller, 329-208-7315. THE NAPLES CHRISTIAN HOMESCHOOL ASSOCIATION meets every month to support families who have chosen to educate their own children. We offer weekly park/pool days, a moms’ night out and field trips to explore Bella Napoli and beyond! Interested? Need more information? Considering homeschooling? Please contact Natalie Mack at NPMack3@aol.com. MEDITATION SITTING GROUP is held from 7 to 7:30 p.m. every Monday at the side chapel at the Support Site. Newcomers should stop by at 6:30 p.m. Participation is free. FMI, e-mail Laura Hitchcock at laura.poodle@ gmail.com. REGISTER FOR GRADUATE DEGREE ON-SITE PROGRAMS Visit the University of Phoenix and the University of Oklahoma to learn what on-site degree programs are offered in the Naples area. UP is at 081-568-6670 and OU is at 081-568-6672. Both colleges have offices at Capodichino in the Admin II building. REGISTER FOR ON-SITE UNDERGRADUATE CLASSES Visit the colleges for more information about what classes and programs are offered. UMUC Maryland can be reached at 081-568-6673/74/75; Central Texas College is at 081-568-6761. CALLING ALL NAPLES NURSES! Please consider joining the Naples Area Nurses Association (NANA). NANA is an organization of nurses that work together to fundraise, participate in social events, and provide support throughout the U.S. Naval Hospital Naples and NSA Naples community. FMI, contact Lt. Shelley Beltz at shelley.beltz @med.navy.mil or Lt. Jenny Paul at jenny.paul@med.navy.mil. THE WELFARE & RECREATION ASSOCIATION is available to meet associates every Thursday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at its location on the first floor of Building 450 upstairs from Capo Landing. FMI, visit http://www. wraitalia.it. SECURITY NOTE: All DoD military or civilian personnel hosting an event off base must complete a Special Event Force Protection Plan (SEFPP) 45 days in advance, regardless of organization, if the event will involve 50 or more personnel, include distinguished visitors or involve personnel wearing uniforms. FMI, contact the AT/FP Division at 081-568-5525 or visit the division office in the Capodichino Security Precinct, Bldg. 403. ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS hosts English-speaking AA meetings on and off base in the Naples area. For more information, call 347-544-0254 or visit http://www.aa-europe.net/countries/italy.htm. RELIGIOUS SERVICES AT U.S. NAVAL HOSPITAL NAPLES Tuesday Silent prayer (7:15-7:45 a.m.) in the hospital chapel. Traditional hymn and praise and worship music will be provided during this time. Wednesday Roman Catholic Mass (11:30 a.m.-12 p.m.) in the hospital chapel. Call 081-811-6451 to confirm that Mass is being held. Thursday Men’s Fellowship and Bible Study (6-7 a.m.) in the hospital galley. SURE START is a unique program committed to providing the highest quality of education for command-sponsored children of enlisted personnel (priority to E1-E4) who are 4 years old by Sept. 1. FMI, call Karen Rodrigues at 081-8114682 or the school at 081-811-4037. THE KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS, San Gennaro council 14853, meets at 7 p.m. the second and fourth Thursday of each month at the Support Site Fleet and Family Support Center. E-mail George Piette at kofcnaples@ gmail.com or visit http://sites.google.com/ site/kofcnaples/ home. CARNEY PARK LADIES GOLF ASSOCIATION meets at 9 a.m. Mondays. All skill levels welcome. Discounted play with membership. FMI, call Carol Borkowski at 081-804-3345, or Carney Park Golf Course at 081-526-4296. EDIS SCREENINGS NOW AVAILABLE Room W09, Support Site Village Forum. For eligible children who have not reached their third birthday. If you are concerned about your child’s development, contact EDIS at 081-811-4676. NAPLES AMERICAN RED CROSS holds volunteer orientation the first Wednesday of every month at the organization’s Capodichino office from 8:3010 a.m. and the first Tuesday of every month at the hospital from 9:30-11 a.m. Call 081-568-4788 for info. 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. CUB SCOUT PACK 007 Want to camp in Nettuno, hike in Cuma, go bowling or participate in swimming and archery? Then Cub Scouts is the place for you! Boys in first through fifth grade meet three times per month to learn skills that they apply on hiking, camping and service outings. FMI, contact naplescubmaster@gmail.com or visit www.cubscoutingnaples.org.
Friday, April 19 4:30 p.m. The Croods, PG 6 p.m. Oblivion, PG-13 Premiere Showing 7 p.m. Olympus Has Fallen, R Premiere Showing Saturday, April 20 The Croods, (3D) PG Admission, PG-13 Premiere Showing 6 p.m. Oblivion, PG-13 7 p.m. Olympus Has Fallen, R 3 p.m. 4 p.m.
Sunday, April 21 G.I. Joe: Retaliation, (3D) PG-13 4 p.m. Incredible Burt Wonderstone, PG-13 6 p.m. Admission, PG-13 7 p.m. Olympus Has Fallen, R
Monday, April 22 Closed, No Movie Tuesday, April 23 Closed, No Movie Wednesday, April 24 4:30 p.m. G.I. Joe: Retaliation, PG-13 Last Showing 6 p.m. Oblivion, PG-13 7 p.m. The Call, R Thursday, April 25 4:30 p.m. Incredible Burt Wonderstone, PG-13 6 p.m. Admission, PG-13 7 p.m. Olympus Has Fallen, R
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Friday, April 26 4:30 p.m. Tyler Perry's Temptation, PG-13 Premiere Showing 6 p.m. 42, PG-13 7 p.m. Oblivion, PG-13
Movie descriptions BLIVION, PG-13, Cast: Tom Cruise, OAndrea Morgan Freeman, Olga Kurylenko, Riseborough, Nikolaj CosterWaldau. Action/Adventure, 124 min. Jack Harper is one of the last few drone repairmen stationed on Earth. Part of a massive operation to extract vital resources after decades of war with a terrifying threat known as the Scavs, Jack's mission is nearly complete. Living in and patrolling the breathtaking skies from thousands of feet above, his soaring existence is brought crashing down when he rescues a beautiful stranger from a downed spacecraft. Her arrival triggers a chain of events that forces him to question everything he knows and puts the fate of humanity in his hands. DMISSION, PG-13, Cast: Paul Rudd, Michael Sheen, Tina Fey, Wallace Shawn, Sonya Walger. Comedy, 107 min. Straightlaced Princeton University admissions officer Portia Nathan is caught off-guard when she makes a recruiting visit to an alternative high school overseen by her former college classmate, the free-wheeling John Pressman. Pressman has surmised that Jeremiah, his gifted yet very unconventional student, might well be the son that Portia secretly gave up for adoption many years ago. Soon, Portia finds herself bending the rules for Jeremiah, putting at risk the life she thought she always wanted --but in the process finding her way to a surprising and exhilarating life and romance she never dreamed of having
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LYMPUS HAS FALLEN, R, Cast: OMcDermott, Gerard Butler, Morgan Freeman, Dylan Radha Mitchell. Action/Adventure, 107 min. When the President is kidnapped by a terrorist who seizes control of the White House, disgraced former Presidential guard Mike Banning finds himself trapped within the building. As the national security team rushes to respond, they must rely on Banning’s insider knowledge to save the President and prevent an even greater catastrophe. HE INCREDIBLE BURT WONDERTCarrey, STONE, PG-13, Cast: Olivia Wilde, Jim Steve Buscemi, Steve Carell, James Gandolfini. Comedy, 101 min. Superstar magicians Burt Wonderstone and Anton Marvelton have ruled the Las Vegas strip for years, raking in millions with illusions as big as Burt's growing ego. But lately the duo's greatest deception is their public friendship, while secretly they've grown to loathe each other. Facing cutthroat competition from guerilla street magician Steve Gray, whose cult following surges with each
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ToUrS oPEN To BoTH U.S. MILITAry AND NATo I.D. CArD HoLDErS USO DAILY TOURS April 19 Sorrento by Night . . . . . . . .€ 38 April 20 America’s Cup Breakfast . .€ 29 April 21 The Island of Capri with Lunch . . . . . . . . . . . . . .€ 80 April 27 A Day at the Negombo SPA € 80 April 28 Naples Underground and Veiled Christ . . . . . . . . . . . .€ 41 WEEKEND TOURS
April 27-28 Weekend Under the Tuscan Sun . . . . . . . . . . . . .€ 190 May 11-12 Mother’s Day in Puglia and Orvieto . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .€ 218 May 24-27 Memorial Day Getaway in Puglia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .€ 274 June 15-16 Father’s Day in Florence and Pisa . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .€ 178
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outrageous stunt, even their show looks stale. But there's still a chance Burt and Anton can save the act-both onstage and offif Burt can get back in touch with what made him love magic in the first place. HE CALL, R, Cast: Halle Berry, Abigail TEklund, Breslin, Morris Chestnut, Michael Michael Imperioli. Suspense/ Thriller, 94 min. When veteran 911 operator, Jordan, takes a life-altering call from a teenage girl who has just been abducted, she realizes that she must confront a killer from her past in order to save the girl's life. .I. JOE: RETALIATION, PG-13, Cast: GJohnson, Bruce Willis, Channing Tatum, Dwayne Adrianne Palicki, Ray Stevenson. Action/Adventure, 110 min. Framed for a crime they did not commit, the G.I. Joes must not only fight Cobra but also vindicate themselves to a government that condemned them. HE CROODS, PG, Voices Cast: Nicholas TCatherine Cage, Ryan Reynolds, Emma Stone, Keener, Clark Duke. Animation, 98 min. The world's first family embarks on a journey of a lifetime when the cave that has always shielded them from danger is destroyed. Traveling across a spectacular landscape, the Croods discover an incredible new world filled with fantastic creatures -and their outlook is changed forever. 2, PG-13, Cast: Harrison Ford, Jon 4Beharie, Bernthal, Christopher Meloni, Nicole Jud Tylor. Drama, 128 min. Hero is a word we hear often in sports, but heroism is not always about achievements on the field of play. "42" tells the story of two men-the great Jackie Robinson and legendary Brooklyn Dodgers GM Branch Rickey-whose brave stand against prejudice forever changed the world by changing the game of baseball. In 1946, Branch Rickey (Harrison Ford) put himself at the forefront of history when he signed Jackie Robinson (Chadwick Boseman) to the team, breaking Major League Baseball's infamous color line. But the deal also put both Robinson and Rickey in the firing line of the public, the press and even other players. Facing unabashed racism from every side, Robinson was forced to demonstrate tremendous courage and restraint by not reacting in kind, knowing that any incident could destroy his and Rickey's hopes. Instead, Number 42 let his talent on the field do the talking-ultimately winning over fans and his teammates, silencing his critics, and paving the way for others to follow. In 1997, Major League Baseball retired the number 42 for all teams, making it the first number in sports to be universally retired.
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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In the Spotlight LT KYLE PORTER BROWN Lt. Kyle Brown, from Bellefonte, Pa., shines as one of the outstanding nurses at U.S. Naval Hospital Naples. After graduating from Officer Indoctrination School in 2008, he excelled as an Emergency Room surgical trauma nurse in Bethesda, Md., deployed on the USNS Comfort to Haiti and returned to Bethesda until reporting to Naples in 2011. As a staff nurse to Division Officer, his reputation is one of excellence. Brown is always sought out by his peers and senior staff to “get the job done.” Brown was directly responsible for the design and implementation of strategies involving the command’s submission to the National Committee for Quality Assurance, resulting in the accreditation for Patient Centered Medical Home Port. Additionally, he serves as president of the Naples Area Nurses Association. “I love my first overseas duty station here in Naples,” said Brown. “I enjoy the Neapolitan cuisine and the nooks and crannies, back alleys where we can just immerse into the local culture. I enjoy traveling, snow skiing and photography opportunities with my wife Samantha and our three-month-old daughter, Audrey Porter.”
HN TYLER MINCH From the Dental Clinic to the dining room, Hospital Corpsman Seaman Tyler Minch is known for his excellent work. A native of Portland, Ore., Minch joined the U.S. Navy in 2010 after earning a Bachelor of Arts degree in Social Science from Warner Pacific College. After completing Basic Training, he attended Corpsman A-School, where he trained as a General Duty Corpsman. His first set of orders brought him to U.S. Naval Hospital Naples where he was assigned as a dental assistant in the directorate for Dental Services. Minch excelled in many facets of general dentistry and demonstrated that he can learn and complete any task. After hearing about a gapped billet in the hospital galley, Minch volunteered to fill it. He was trained and appointed as Starboard Watch Captain, where he now supervises 11 local national employees and is responsible for the daily preparation of 200 meals and the receipt and storage of all provisions. All of this while maintaining an immaculate level of health, comfort and cleanliness throughout the galley and dining area. Minch enjoys reading and a good dish of baby back ribs. He also loves the opportunities for travel while being stationed here in Naples.
MU2 CHRISTOPHER JEROME Musician 2nd Class (SCW) Christopher Jerome plays the tuba in the Naval Forces Europe band. He is also the head librarian and leads a team of four Sailors in the organization of the band’s catalog of more than 7,000 pieces of music worth more than $1.4 million. In addition to his work with the band, Jerome volunteers at the NSA Naples chapel. His goals are to obtain his enlisted information dominance warfare specialist qualification and advance to 1st class petty officer.
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Focusing on Positive Parenting
Class participants for FFSC's first Nurturing Touch and Child and Infant Massage class held last month pose for a photo. From left, Sara Garrett with daughter Chloe, Jennifer Bunte, Alicia Stratton with daughter Ava, Claude Schimpf with son Julian, and Katy Elrod with son John Henry. (Photo by Anna McCahill) From Fleet and Family Support Center
Each year, the Navy proclaims April as Child Abuse Prevention Month. There is an emphasis on educational programs that increase awareness of child abuse throughout the month. This year’s theme is “Break the Cycle.” Research shows that child abuse and neglect are learned behaviors. The most effective intervention to break the cycle is learning healthy parenting practices. Fleet and Family Support Center (FFSC) offers a variety of classes and services focused on positive parenting that are available during the year. “Becoming a Love and Logic Parent,” “Infant Massage” and “Nurturing Parenting for Prenatal Families” are three classes dedicated to promoting healthy and caring relationships. By incorporating lessons learned into your parenting routines, not only will the bond grow between parent and child, but the trust, love and affection will grow as well. The courses are also able to bring new parents together who are able to meet and support each other through the class. Incorporate daily activities to promote parent and child interactions. Be creative with these activities, expand on them and share your ideas with other parents. Here are a few ideas that are good for every day of the year, not just Child Abuse Prevention Month. • Organize “stroller walks” with neighbors and talk about parenting challenges. • Write your kids a love letter and hang it in the home where everyone can see. • Have a board game family night. • Teach your kids how to cook or bake one night. • Make “how are you” phone calls to family, friends and neighbors. • Read your kids a book about feelings and mirror how to express them. • Create a calendar of events for the family and post it where everyone can see it. • Arrange a parent against the kids kickball or soccer game with neighbors. • Acknowledge your kid’s good behavior. In addition to daily activities, there are six protective factors that are essential to positive parenting. Nurturing and Attachment A child’s early experience of being nurtured and developing a bond with a caring adult affects all aspects of behavior and development. Jennifer Bunte, the New Parent Support home visitation nurse, emphasizes, “A child that is cared for and nurtured throughout their life will learn to care for him or herself and will then apply those caring principles to other people and the world around them. This is why it is so important to spend quality time with your children and teach them how to care through caring for them.” Parental Resilience Resilience is the ability to manage and bounce back from all types of challenges that emerge in every family. It means finding ways to solve problems; building and sustaining trusting relationships, including relationships with your own child; and knowing how to seek help when necessary. The New Parent Support Program at the FFSC has information and classes to assist in building parenting skills and abilities. The free, confidential program offers group classes, one-on-one consultations and home visits designed to meet your specific needs. Whether you are pregnant with
your first child, expecting you fifth child, or are welcoming step children into your life, contact the New Parent Support Program to see what they can offer. Social Connections Networks of support are essential to parents and also offer opportunities for people to “give back,” an important part of self-esteem, as well as a benefit for the community. This is especially important for families that may be far away from families and support systems while assigned overseas. With the challenges of living overseas combined with the challenges of military life, it can be difficult to find the support you need. In the near future, the NPS program will be sponsoring a prenatal/ pregnancy support group, mommy or daddy - child play dates, and additional events that promote the growth and development of your child. These events and classes will give you the opportunity to meet other people experiencing the same life events as you and network to form supporting, positive relationships. Concrete Support in Times of Need For families to thrive, it is essential that basic economic needs like food, shelter, clothing and health care are met. Likewise, when families encounter a crisis such as family violence, adequate services and supports need to be in place to provide stability, treatment and help for family members to get through the crisis and develop new coping strategies in order to break the cycle of abuse Knowledge of Parenting and Child Development Accurate information about child development and appropriate expectations for children’s behavior at every age help parents see their children in a positive light and promote their healthy development. Having appropriate expectations at each stage of child development will help you in raising your children in a loving and nurturing way. Knowing what to expect of children as they reach physical, emotional, and intellectual milestones is important in the development of children’s positive self worth. When parents make demands on children that they are unable to meet, or when they make no demands and no expectations, children’s overall feelings of self worth are lowered. Social and Emotional Competence of Children A child or youth’s ability to interact positively with others and effectively communicate their feelings has a positive impact on their relationships with their family, other adults and peers. Challenging behaviors or delayed development creates extra stress for families, so early identification and assistance for both parents and children can head off negative results and keep development on track. By focusing on these six protective factors and implementing interactive activities into your routines and lifestyle, you are promoting healthy development and relationships for your children. Setup a play date and meet at the park for some outdoor fun, read a story to you child at least once a day, be prepared and create a list of resources in the event you have an emergency, and stop by the FFSC to speak to the New Parent Support Nurse to get information, pamphlets, and resources to better the relationship with those you love.
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as well as their customs. A military child may not have a hometown, they may not have the same set of friends their whole lives and they may be connected to the military early in their lives. But their lives can be rich and full. For service members’ children, the term “military brat” comes with myriad connotations. Being a military brat means belonging to a fraternity with several million members – past and present. Inside the military, “military brat” is a term of endearment. It denotes flexibility, adaptability, and resilience. Studies have shown that military children are much more
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What's the most important Love and Logic skill? Empathy! During the 1970's Jim Fay and Dr. Foster Cline discovered that adults who provided a strong dose of empathy - before delivering consequences - enjoyed far more success than those who preceded consequences with anger or sarcasm. When children experience our love and understanding, before they experience the sad consequences of their actions, the odds go up that they'll learn from their mistakes. When they experience coldness or anger, the odds go up that they'll learn to feel resentful and rebellious. We've observed that it's typical for folks to slip out of the habit of using this skill. It doesn't come naturally to continue uttering things like
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"This is so sad" or "What a bummer" when our kids blow it. The more natural reaction many have is to complain, "For crying-out-loud! What were you thinking?" Here is a variety of tips for staying calm and remembering to use empathy: • Avoid giving repeated warnings and reminders. The more we put up with bad behavior, the more likely we'll come across as angry and frustrated when we finally provide a consequence. • Give yourself permission to say, "I'm too angry to think right now. We'll talk about this later when I'm calm." • Memorize just one empathetic statement, such as "What a bummer," "How sad," or "Oh that's never good." Just use the same one every time.
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Obtaining your Sojourner Permit Italian law requires all foreign personnel working or living within Italy, other than an active-duty member under military orders, to obtain a Sojourner Permit within eight days of arrival in Italy. This is different from a visa, which is merely an approval for entry into the country. All applicants over 14 years of age must apply in person, as each person's signature is required at the time of application. NATIONALS OF ANY STATE OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITY COMING TO ITALY DO NOT REQUIRE ANY VISA OR SOJOURNER PERMIT. As part of the Area Orientation process, the U.S. Region Legal Service Office (RLSO EURAFSWA) assists in the preparation and oversees the acquisition of the Sojourner Permit for all personnel attached to U.S. Navy commands in the Naples area. Army and Air Force personnel stationed at JFC must apply through the Carabiniere at the JFC Provost Marshall's Office, Building L. Contact Connie Henderson, RLSO EURAFSWA liaison advisor, at 081-5684639 for more information.
Solar panels atop the West Parking Garage at Capodichino were activated in January and are projected to save Naval Support Activity Naples $80,000 annually. (Photo by MC1 Travis Simmons)
energy goals. In pursuit of those goals, the Navy has been working to increase the use of energywise technologies and processes ashore and at sea, explore advanced biofuel blends as drop-in replacements for petroleum, incorporate energy considerations in the acquisition process and increase energy awareness among Navy personnel. "Technology is certainly a piece of the puzzle for becoming a highly energy efficient warfighting force-but we'll never solve that puzzle without changing our energy culture," said Vice Adm. Phil Cullom, Deputy Chief of Naval Operations for Fleet Readiness and Logistics (N4). "This crowdsourcing effort can help get creative, culturebending energy ideas quickly from the deck plate Sailor and outside partners to the right decision makers, and that's what we need." To submit your own ideas, use the energy efficiency suggestion link on the Navy's Energy, Environment and Climate Change website: http://greenfleet.dodlive.mil/energy/energy-efficiency-idea.
In the event of an emergency or to report a crime, please call the Emergency Dispatch Center at 081-568-4911 or 5911.
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Topside Kicks Off Concert Series at Capo
The six-member brass band Topside plays during a lunchtime performance in front of the Bella Napoli Food Court at Capodichino. The performance was part of a free concert series being performed by the U.S. Naval Forces Europe Band every Wednesday afternoon. (Photos by MC3 Caitlin Feddersen)
By MC3 Caitlin Feddersen, Navy Public Affairs Support ElementEast Detachment Europe
A free concert series featuring the Naval Forces Europe (NAVEUR) Band kicked off outside the Bella Napoli Food Court aboard Naval Support Activity Naples, April 10. The six-member brass band Topside performed a variety of styles including jazz, New Orleans-style brass as well as rhythm and blues. The performance, which lasted from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., was the first in a series that will feature performances by the various units that make up the NAVEUR Band. “We’ll be rotating through all of our musical units,” said Ensign Christopher Cornette, assistant director for the NAVEUR Band. “We will have all the smaller groups out here taking turns. One week it will
be the rock band Flagship, the next it might be the brass quintet or the woodwind quintet. The idea is to get as wide a variety, and to give our folks as much a chance to perform, as possible.” The concerts will give band members the opportunity to give back to the local military community. “We’re fortunate to play for so many diverse audiences across Europe and Africa,” said Cornette. “But, it’s always special to come home and play for our friends, family and shipmates.” The concert series will continue for the foreseeable future. For more information on the schedule of events or about the Naval Forces Europe Band, contact Band Operations at 626-6732.
Musician 1st Class Kelly Dacosta, alto saxophone player for the six-member brass band Topside, plays during a lunchtime performance in front of the Bella Napoli food court on Capodichino, April 10.
FFSC Tip of the Week: Sponsorship From the Fleet and Family Support Center
To be a sponsor is a duty; to be a great one is to make a difference! Do you want to make sure your newly arriving sailor can hit the ground running once he or she lands in Naples? Quality sponsorship can lead to a relaxed sailor who is ready to get to work. Helping another sailor isn’t the only perk to being a sponsor. Did you know that sponsors are entitled to purchase an additional 100 liters of gas? Sponsors must obtain a letter printed on command letterhead requesting the extra ration. Please note that the cost of the extra ration is the responsibility of the sponsor. If you’re sponsoring someone, the Fleet and Family Support Center can make your job easier. Whether this is your first time as a sponsor, or the fifth, the information provided will benefit both you and your newcomer. Sign up for the next Sponsorship Training provided by the FFSC by calling 081811-6372. Also, don’t forget to pick up a copy of “Benvenuti a Napoli” for your newcomer.
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HUMAN RESOURCES OFFICE (HRO) NOTICE: The Department of the Navy announced a hiring freeze effective Jan. 14. Effective immediately, all appropriated funds, U.S. and local national vacancy announcements will be placed on hold until further notice. However, some positions are exempt from the hiring freeze as per the Secretary of the Navy (Manpower & Reserve Affairs) guidance issued Jan. 28. Announcements for exempt positions will be advertised as normal on this page. HRO WEBSITES: https://cnic.navy. mil/europe/about/Jobs/index.htm and http://hronaples.altervista.org HRO FACEBOOK: HRO_NAPLES Please contact us at 081-568-5409 for any questions. The Human Resources Office is located in the Admin I building at Capodichino, first floor. The customer service hours are Monday through Friday, from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Applications are accepted at the Security Pass and ID Office at Capodichino, OR at the HRO, located in Admin 1, Capodichino, OR by mailing to: HRO, PSC 817 Box 29, FPO AE 09622, OR at Fleet and Family Service Center (FFSC) located on the TLA first floor, at Support Site. HRO must receive mailed applications by closing date of the vacancy announcement. PLEASE NOTE: Customer service operation hours for the following HRO services are Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. and from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.: • ID/CAC CARDS (DD1172-2) • Requests for an Official Passport (DD1056) • Logistical Support Letters • Work Certificates
OPEN CONTINUOUS ANNOUNCEMENT Educational Aid (CDC/CYP), GS-1702-02 KPP 03 KPP 04, ANN#EUR13-537395-AG, (Multiple Positions), Full Time Permanent.
LOCAL NATIONALS (LN) POSITIONS NO VACANCIES 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. April 22.
NON-APPROPRIATED FUND (NAF) POSITIONS Fleet & Family Readiness NAF Local Naples job announcements within CNREURAFSWA may be viewed at: www.cnic. navy.mil/ Naples/FleetAndFamilyReadiness /AboutFleetAndFamilyReadiness/ Jobs/index.htm The necessary application forms are also available online. For any questions you have, you may reach us at 081-568-5612/4164.
NSA NAPLES POSITIONS, MWR OPEN CONTINUOUS POSITIONS Child and Youth Programs Assistant, CY-1702-I/II, ANN# 12159, (Multiple Positions). Flexible/ regular part-time, Child Develop ment Centers, School Age Care, Youth Programs, Capodichino/
Support Site. Provides appropriate developmental care and instruction for children and youth ranging in age from 6 weeks to 18 years in a Child and Youth Program setting Performs routine, day-to-day care of infants and children ranging from 6 weeks to 5 years old. Assembles or 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, and Teen Center Program for children ranging from 13 years old to 18 years old. Receives and releases children to/from authorized parents, guardian. Recreation Aid, NF-0189-01, ANN#12-002, flexible, Auto/ Skills Center, Support Site. Provides information concerning facility, operation and regulations. Ensures adherence to regulations and safety procedures. Recreation Aid, NF-0189-01, ANN#12-042, flexible, Golf Course, Carney Park. Collects green fees (monthly and daily), locker fees and fees for electric cart rentals. Employee will act as starter when needed on weekdays and assist when needed as cashier. Recreation Aid, NF-0189-01, ANN#12-044, flexible, NOR Center, Carney Park. Provides and maintain recreation and athletic equipment issue. Recreation Aid, NF-0189-01, ANN#12-155, flexible, Liberty Division, Capodichino. Helps the customers in the recreation center with recreational events. Recreation Aid, NF-0189-01 (Theater Concessionaire) ANN# 13015, flexible, Reel Time Theater II, Support Site. This position transacts the sale of refreshments at the theater snack bar. Recreation Aid, NF-0189-01, ANN#13-035, flexible Fitness Branch, Capodichino/Support Site. Performs maintenance on various types of recreation and athletic equipment to ensure that all equipment is in good condition and safe for patron use. Food Service Worker, NA-740804, ANN# 13-036 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. Lead Lifeguard, NF-0189-02, ANN#13-059, temporary flexible (Seasonal Employment) Aquatics Division, Carney Park/ Support Site. Ensures subordinate lifeguards are enforcing the pool rules and regulations. 1st cut off date: April 19. Subsequent cut-off every 14 days. Closing date: Open Until Filled Lifeguard, NF-0189-01, ANN# 13061 (Multiple positions) temporary flexible (Seasonal Employment) Aquatics Division, Carney Park/Support Site. Works as instructor, safeguards and supervises swimmers and bathers in pool area. 1st cut off date: April 19. Subsequent cut-off every 14 days. Closing date: Open Until Filled
CNREURAFSWA NAF U.S POSITION Child and Youth Program Leader, CY-1702-II, ANN#13-053, regular full time, Fleet and Family Readiness Program, CYP Division, Naples. The purpose of the CY Program Leader (CYP) is to provide appropriate development care and instruction for children and youth ranging in age from 6 weeks to 18 years in one or more CY programs. This includes the provision of guidance, assistance, and mentoring for the CY Program Assistants. Closing date: April 19. AREA OF CONSIDERATION: Current CYP employees only. Child and Youth Program
Assistant Training Specialist, NF-1702-03 ANN#13-054, regular full time, Fleet and Family Readiness Program, CYP Division, Naples. The purpose of the CYP Assistant Training Specialist is to assist the CYP Training Specialist in providing and delivering a comprehensive training program to CYP employees and Child Development Home (CDH) providers that supports the professional requirement of their positions. Closing date: April 19. AREA OF CONSIDERATION: Current CYP employees only. Child and Youth Program Operation Clerk, NF-0303-02, ANN# 13-055, regular full time, Fleet and Family Readiness Program, CYP Division, Naples. Job Summary: The purpose of this CY Program Operations Clerk is to serve as a contact point for information and perform clerical and administrative tasks in support of the CYP, Which includes Child Development Centers (CDCs), Child Development Homes (CDH), School Age Care (SAC) programs. Closing date: April 19. AREA OF CONSIDERATION: Current CYP employees only.
NAF LOCAL NATIONAL POSITION Lead Lifeguard, Ua-0189-06, ANN#13-056, temporary full time Aquatics Division, (Seasonal Employment) Carney Park,/ Support Site. 1st cut off date: April 19. Subsequent cut-off every 14 days. Closing date: Open Until Filled. Lifeguard, Ua-0189-07, ANN # 13057, (Multiple Positions) temporary part time/full time, (Seasonal Employment) Aquatics Division, Carney Park/ Support Site. 1st cut off date: April 19. Subsequent cutoff every 14 days. Closing date: Open Until Filled.
NEX EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES Gricignano, Building 2091-B Call 081-813-5253/5254 Hours: Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. For a current list of U.S. vacancies and the on-line application, please visit our website at: https: //www.NavyExchange.jobs.
U.S. NAF POSITIONS AVAILABLE GRICIGNANO MAIN STORE Ann#120003GH Sales Clerk/ CL/NF-01/FPT. 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#120003GG Sales Clerk/ SL/NF-01/FPT. 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, Mens, Ladies, Shoes, Cosmetics, Handbags, and Children’s departments. Ann#120002U7 Cashier Checker/CC/NF-01/Flex. Open until filled. Pay Rate: $8.00-$9.50. Associate operates cash registers to record sales in retail check out areas. Ann#120003GF 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#120003R3 Security Guard/ 52/NF-01/Flex - Open Until Filled. Pay Rate: $9.00-$11.00. Ensures enforcement of security measures; conducts inspections; prepares reports concerning security related incidents, etc. CAPODICHINO NEX MART Ann#130000NJ 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. GRICIGNANO MINI MART Ann#12000343 Sales Clerk/ MM/NF-01/Flex. Open until filled. Pay Rate: $8.00-$9.50. Responsible for selling general merchandise to customers and ensuring merchandise is properly stocked and available. JFC-NATO MINI MART (Lago Patria) Ann#1200034W 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 MINI MART Ann#120002U5 Sales Clerk/ MM/NF-01/Flex- Open Until Filled. Pay Rate: $8.00-$10.00. Responsible for selling general merchandise to customers and ensuring merchandise is properly stocked and available. GAETA MINI MART No Vacancies