59th year, No. 35
Serving the Nato, Naples and Gaeta military community in italy
Friday, SePtember 19, 2014
28 NewlyPinned Chiefs in Naples
New NATO Forces Gas Coupons for Italy By Bart Di Muccio, Tax-Free Products Administrator
Newly promoted chief petty officers stand at attention during the closing moments of a pinning ceremony held on Naval Support Activity Naples, Sept. 16. The ceremony honored the 28 men and women who had their anchors pinned on them by friends, family and their new peers in the Chiefs Mess. More photos on Page 12. (Photo by MC3 Daniel Schumacher)
Remembering 9/11 in Naples By MC1 David R. Krigbaum, Navy Public Affairs Support Element East - Detachment Europe
Sailors stand in ranks during morning colors prior to a 9/11 memorial ceremony at Naval Support Activity (NSA) Naples on Sept. 11. The memorial marks the 13th anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks and honors those who lost their lives in the attacks. (Photo by MC David R. Krigbaum)
Sailors routinely come together for special events, standing in formation as a guest speaker stands at a podium, oft with a wreath of remembrance and with a bugler on hand for “Taps.” The name changes as does the particulars of the speech, but for some, certain memorials carry greater weight and impact than others. Sept. 11 is still such an event for many Sailors serving today. “It was tough,” said Chief (Select) Information Systems Technician Guy Jacques. “Because it brings back old memories of what happened that day.” Jacques was one of more than 200 Sailors and civilians who came together on Naval Support Activity (NSA) Naples to remember the victims of the 9/11 terrorist attacks on its 13th anniversary. In a solemn setting, flanked by fire and law enforcement vehicles, with flags at half-mast behind them, chief petty officer selectees walked to the podium to deliver a synopsis of key events, a poem and a 9/11 memorial brief. The remembrance statements were read in memory of those who perished during the attacks, as well as the fire and rescue personnel who died during their efforts to save more lives. See REMEMBERING Page 4
A new tax-free petroleum product (POL) coupon contract has been awarded by Defense Logistics Agency Energy U.S. to ENI that will commence Oct. 1. The current Fiscal Year 2014 gas coupons will be accepted at ENI/AGIP gas stations through Sept. 30. The new NATO Forces POL coupons, valid from Oct. 1, 2014 through Sept. 30, 2015, will be on sale at Navy Exchange outlets beginning Sept. 26. The quantity purchased in advance will count against the October ration allowance and cannot be used until Oct. 1. As a result of the new contract, taxfree POL coupons will no longer be accepted at all ENI/AGIP. A list of authorized gas stations will be provided to the retail sales outlet. The new liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) coupons valid from Oct. 1 will be available at Navy Exchanges starting the same day. All new tax-free gas coupons can only be redeemed at authorized stations, which is ENI/AGIP for POL and the ENIGAS/AGIPGAS dealers listed at the Navy Exchange for LPG. Expired POL and LPG coupons may be returned to the Capodichino or Support Site Navy Exchanges for refund within 90 days of the expiration date. Expired coupons cannot be exchanged for new coupons. The exact quantity in gas coupons must correspond to the exact number of liters issued at the gas station. To facilitate this process, one and two liter coupons have been printed and are now included in both 100 liter and 200 liter booklets. Tax-free gasoline/diesel coupon rations are only authorized for the primary white license-plated vehicles. When requested, customers are required to show ENI/AGIP gas station attendants positive identification. In the event that authorized dealers refuse to accept valid NATO Forces POL coupons, contact the Naples TaxFree Products Office at DSN 626-5439 for reimbursement instructions. “P”, “G” and “IT” olio lubrificante coupons (Special) are redeemable at AGIP/ENI gas stations in exchange for ENI I-Sint 10W/40. “P”, “G” and “IT” olio lubrificante coupons (Super) are redeemable at AGIP/ENI gas stations in exchange for ENI I-BASE 15W/40. The illegal use of tax-free POL product coupons is a violation of the Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ) and Italian law. Violations may result in both the loss of an offender's privilege to purchase tax-free coupons and legal penalties. For additional information please call Naples Tax-Free Products Office at DSN 626-5439.
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Captain’s Corner By Capt. Doug Carpenter NSA Naples Commanding Officer
Tuesday saw the completion of CPO 365 Phase II with the pinning of 28 new Chief Petty Officers. It was a great ceremony culminating six weeks of intense leadership training. The Naples area Chiefs Mess came together and did a great job our newest Chiefs are motivated, well trained, and are ready to tackle their new responsibilities. Wear the uniform proudly and be the leaders our Sailors need. Thanks also for the strong show of community support for the new Chiefs, and I’d like to pass a big thank you to the family members who made the long flight here to take part in the ceremony. This weekend MWR is sponsoring the ‘Color it Up’ Fun Run at Carney Park along with a Day for Kids. The first 500 race participants get a T-shirt and their own color powder pouch, so head on out for a fun and unique event, or just to take part in the food, music, crafts and other events for kids. A few weeks ago we had a fire on a balcony in Support Site housing. A neighbor spotted it very early on and our Fire Department had an incredible response time, which helped keep it very minor. Anytime you have a candle, tiki torch or space heater on, don’t leave the room and don’t have it near flammable items that can lead to a fire. As we transition to fall, I can’t stress enough being safe with space heaters. They account for a lot of very preventable home fires. Another thing I ask families to consider is teaching your children about fire safety – have a plan! The sooner they learn about it, the better off they’ll be if a situation were to occur. And lastly, make sure everyone knows the location of your fire extinguisher, and how to properly use it. Remember PASS – Pull the pin, Aim the nozzle at the fire’s base, Squeeze the trigger and Sweep back and forth until the fire is out. Let’s be safe and take a look around our homes for any fire safety concerns there might be. Today is National POW/MIA Recognition Day, which honors prisoners of war, our missing and their families. It also highlights our government's commitment to account for them. We will be flying the POW/MIA flag today and the C4I First Class Petty Officer Association is hosting an official table presentation at 9 a.m. in the Capodichino Piazza. I’m honored to be able to speak at this important event. This day especially is a way for us to communicate to families that their loved ones are not forgotten.
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FY14 Gas Coupons Expire Sept. 30
Sept. 20: Day For Kids and “Color It Up” Fun Run
Fiscal Year 2014 gas coupons will no longer be accepted at ENI/AGIP gas stations after Sept. 30. The new NATO Forces petroleum product (POL) coupons, valid from Oct. 1, 2014 through Sept. 30, 2015, will be on sale at Navy Exchange outlets beginning Sept. 26. The quantity purchased will count against the October ration allowance and cannot be used until Oct. 1. The new liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) coupons will be available at Navy Exchanges beginning Oct. 1. As a result of the new contract, tax-free POL coupons will no longer be accepted at all ENI/AGIP. A list of authorized gas stations will be provided to the retail sales outlet. Expired POL and LPG coupons may be returned to the Capodichino or Support Site Navy Exchanges for refund within 90 days of the expiration date.
This year’s Day for Kids will be held at Carney Park from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 20 and is open to the entire community. Activities include food, music, crafts, inflatables and a handstand contest, in celebration of National Gymnastics Day. The Color It Up Fun Run will begin at 10 a.m. and is open to all children and adults. Registration is open through the event date at a cost of $15 per adult and $10 per child. The race is limited to 500 participants who will receive a T-shirt and their own color powder pouch. Volunteers are still needed for the event. For more information, call DSN 629-4722 or 081-811-4722.
Combined Federal Campaign- Overseas Underway Your opportunity to give to your favorite charity through the Combined Federal Campaign- Overseas (CFC-O) began Sept. 8. The CFC-O is the annual workplace giving campaign for the five overseas unified combatant commands. The Defense Finance and Accounting Services (DFAS) myPay system offers contributors the opportunity to electronically pledge via payroll allotment. In addition, the CFC-O eGiving system allows contributors to complete a one-time or monthly recurring paperless contribution via credit card, debit card or transfer from a checking or savings account. Contributors can access their giving options and a list of charities at www.cfcoverseas.org by clicking the “Donate” button. Be on the lookout for your unit coordinator.
Represent your Alma Mater at the Naples High School College Night Students at Naples High School are seeking information about colleges and universities in the U.S. and overseas. If you’re a college graduate, College Night provides an opportunity for you to interact with prospective students and share information about college admissions, scholarships, internships, campus life, study abroad, etc. The Annual College Night is scheduled to take place on Thursday, Oct. 9 from 5 to 7 p.m. at the high school. Interested college graduates are asked to contact their universities in advance to obtain various materials to distribute, such as course catalogs, DVDs, scholarship information, T-shirts and other giveaways. To reserve your table, contact the School Liaison Officer at DSN 629-6549.
Reminder on Appropriate Use of Military Post Offices The use of Military Post Office privileges does not extend to the receipt or mailing out of any items intended for resale. The resale prohibition applies whether the sale is to authorized Military Post Office users or to charitable organizations. Sending or receiving items to advertise home businesses, to sell merchandise or to conduct business for commercial purposes is also prohibited. For any questions, please contact either post office at DSN 626-5371 or 629-4336.
Volunteers and Trick or Treat Space Decorators Needed for Spooktacular This year’s Spooktacular event will be held at the Support Site Central Park on Friday, Oct. 31 from 6 to 10 p.m. Teens and adults can register to volunteer for the hayride, distribute tickets, decorate the event or help out with activities. Groups, families and private organizations can adopt a Trick or Treat space for free, but have to decorate it and have people available to hand out candy, which MWR will provide. Trick or Treat space decorators could win a Bowling Party or 3D Movie Party for up to 30 people. Food vendor spaces are already full, but officially recognized private organizations can call to be put on the waiting list. Find out more details by calling DSN 629-4722 or 081-811-4722.
Sept. 19: German Oktoberfest 2014 at JFC Naples The German military community is scheduled to host the German Oktoberfest 2014 on Friday, Sept. 19 between 11:30 a.m. and midnight at the Motor Pool of the Allied Joint Forces Command’s Base in Lago Patria. All U.S. service members, NATO personnel, and their families are welcome. This unique Bavarian festival will feature original Bavarian beer, a genuine Bavarian Festival Band and typical Bavarian food. Tickets are on sale now. For more information, contact Lt. Cmdr. Sven Kasimir at 081-721-5022.
Sept. 19: Concert Under The Stars Bring blankets and chairs and enjoy some good music by Flagship, the rock band from U.S. Naval Forces Band. The concert is scheduled to begin at 7:30 p.m. at the Support Site Central Park, with a pre-show beginning at 6 p.m. The show is free and open to everyone. There will be food and beverage on sale by MWR. For more information, call DSN 626-4894.
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Sept. 21: Free Viewing of ‘God’s Not Dead’ at Reel Times 2 Theater The NSA Naples Religious Ministries Team will host a second showing of “God’s Not Dead” on Sunday, Sept. 21 at 5 p.m. at the Support Site Reel Times 2 Theater. The team will also have fellowship time at 4 p.m. in the base food court. Admission to the movie and fellowship is free and open to all. For more information, please call the Support Site Chapel at DSN 629-4600.
Sept. 22: NSA Naples Technology Expo More than 20 exhibitors will be in the Bella Napoli conference room on Monday, Sept. 22 to demonstrate the latest technologies. The free expo will take place from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and is open to all military, civilian and contractor personnel. Come interact with companies and experience the latest mission-centric technologies on display during the one-day expo, hosted by the Office of the Chief Information Officer. For more information or to request specific companies or technologies, please contact Kari Sheahan at Sheahan@ncsi.com. To pre-register, visit www.FederalEvents.com and click on the ‘NSA Naples’ link.
Sept. 24-25: ASIST “Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training” The Chaplains Religious Enrichment Development Operation (CREDO) team from Navy Region Europe, Africa, Southwest Asia will hold an ASIST workshop for everyone who wants to feel more comfortable, confident and competent in helping to prevent the immediate risk of suicide in our community. It will be held at the Support Site Fellowship Hall. To register or for more information, please contact CREDO staff at DSN 626-5255, 081-568-5255 or by email at CREDO@eu.navy.mil. Interested personnel can also view www.facebook.com/CREDO.EU for more information on other upcoming retreats and workshops.
Sept. 25: Navy College Office Language Testing The Defense Language Proficiency Test (DLPT) will be offered Sept. 25. Seats are limited based on the number of computer workstations. Interested persons must possess a One Net Account to test. Please arrange and confirm you have obtained One Net access prior to arriving for test. Contact the Navy College Program office at DSN 626-6681 or 081-568-6681 to register and to obtain further instructions. Registrations cannot be accepted via email.
Sept. 25: Kitchen Ninja - Showdown Single and unaccompanied service members have an opportunity to take part in a ‘Men vs. Women’ Kitchen Ninja showdown on Thursday, Sept. 25. The bus from Capodichino departs at 6 p.m. with a pick up at the Support Site barracks at 6:30 p.m. before heading out for the some Italian cooking. Participants can sit back, relax and enjoy the food with each other after the showdown. Call DSN 626-4894 for more details.
Sept. 26: “Women’s Resiliency Workshop” The Chaplains Religious Enrichment Development Operation (CREDO) team from Navy Region Europe, Africa, Southwest Asia will be hosting a Women’s Resiliency Workshop to celebrate ordinary women in an extraordinary way. The workshop will be held on Friday, Sept. 26 at a hotel in Gaeta. To register or for additional information, contact the CREDO staff at DSN 626-5255, 081-5685255, or by email at CREDO@eu.navy.mil. Visit www.facebook.com/CREDO.EU for information on other upcoming retreats and workshops.
Sept. 26: Sponsorship Training with FFSC The Fleet and Family Support Center will be holding Sponsorship Training on Friday, Sept. 26 from 9 a.m. to noon at their Support Site center. Attendees will be provided materials, which walk them through their likely experience as a sponsor, to include checklists and timelines for Sailors with and without families. Sponsors are also provided examples of emails to send to inbound Sailors. The training helps the volunteers assist new arrivals before PCS and after reporting aboard as they get familiar with the new command and duty station. Call the FFSC at DSN 629-6372 or 081-811-6372 to register.
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The INSIde PAGe…
First ‘Gathering of Believers’ Held
FOR FLEET AND FAMILY SUPPORT CENTER (FFSC) EVENTS, SEE PAGE 5.
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
Congregation members from the Naval Support Activity Naples Chapel joined Italian believers in worship, fellowship, and a shared meal Sept. 14 at the Old Mill Camp in Caserta. It was the first “Gathering of Believers” and drew nearly 200 participants. (Photo by Cmdr. Don Biadog Jr.)
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Expo Milano 2015 Milan Expo 2015 will be held from May 1 to Oct. 31. It is a universal exhibition site covering one million square meters and is expected to welcome over 20 million visitors. The Expo Milano 2015 theme is “Feeding the Planet, Energy for Life” which focuses on nutrition, sustainability, fighting hunger and will give Italy the chance to show off culinary delights, among other things. There will be over 130 participants and visitors will have a unique experience, sampling the food and tradition of people from all over the world. Tickets went on sale to the general public on Sept. 15. There are special packages with discounts, including those for families with children, over 65s, groups and schools. Children under four and carers of people with disabilities are entitled to free tickets. The ticket price is €22. The tickets can be bought via the Expo website www.expo2015.org.
Love Locks Removed in Verona The iron gates at Juliet’s house in Verona were taken down to allow the removal of thousands of padlocks that young lovers had attached to them. Authorities said the padlocks were removed to avert danger of the gates collapsing and to be cleaned up. Workers also began to clean the walls of Juliet’s house by removing graffiti scrawled by thousands of tourists who visit the house each week.
Big Events for Pets The largest event dedicated to dogs and cats will run for two days at the Mostra d’Oltremare, located in the Neapolitan neighboring of Fuorigrotta, Naples. The “Quattro Zampe in Fiera” focuses primarily on all pet lovers. The event allows owners and pets to socialize and participate in many activities divided into several
themed areas. Dogs and cats will participate in many sports including Aqua Dog, Agility Dog, and Dog Dance. There is an area dedicated to more than 20 cat breeds from all over the world; a beauty salon for dogs, a restaurant designed for pets, a red carpet for dog parades and many more activities. The exhibition starts Sept. 20 at 11 a.m. until 9 p.m. and Sept. 21 from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Full ticket is €10, online ticket €6 at www.quattrozampeinfiera.it.
Naples Theater in Top 10 The San Carlo theater in Naples ranked second place in the National Geographic list of the best 10 Opera Houses in the world. La Scala Theater in Milan ranked first. The San Carlo theater was inaugurated in 1737 and is the oldest working theater in Europe. On its stage were represented for the first time the most famous works of Gioacchino Rossini. Third place in the rankings was the Teatro Colon in Buenos Aires, followed by the Royal Opera House in London, the prestigious Bolshoi in Moscow, the Sydney Opera House and the Paris Opera.
Project in Rome The Imperial Forums in Rome will light up at night according to a project designed by three-time Oscar winner Vittorio Storaro and his daughter Francesca who is the artistic director of the project that was presented by Rome’s Mayor Ignazio Marino Sept. 16. The project is scheduled for completion on Rome’s birthday, April 21, 2015. Initial funding for the project was donated by multinational consumer goods company Unilever. Marino said the city is still securing the final funding needed for the project, a sum between 1 and 1.5 million euros, which he said he expects to conclude by the end of September.
NAPLES OVERSEAS SUPPORT CLUB (NOSC) is seeking a committed volunteer to serve as fundraising vice president for the 2014-15 board term. For a job description, go to www.noscitaly.com or email nosc1stvp@gmail.com. NAPLES HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETIC BOOSTER CLUB is looking for new board members. Consider offering your time to further the work of the Athletic Booster Club. The club is accepting nominations and applications for the 2014-15 Board. We will call for a membership-wide vote in May, with the new Board installed in June. The current board is working to have summer and fall kick off plans in place to ease the transition, as well as a healthy bank account to seed 2014-15 Wildcat Athletics. Job descriptions for president, vice president, treasurer, secretary, membership, Webmaster, publicity/marketing and spirit wear can be found at www.naplesboosterclub.com in the documents section. Please contact president@naplesboosterclub.com or membership@naplesboosterclub.com for more information. USO NAPLES is looking for outgoing and enthusiastic volunteers to join their committee to make a tangible difference in the community through events and special projects. If interested, please email Luisa Mazzella at luisa.mazzella@uso.it or call the USO Capodichino office at DSN 626-5713. NAVY BALL COMMITTEE 2014 is looking for new volunteers to help with fundraising events to support this year's Navy Birthday Ball. Everyone is welcome to participate. Events include cookouts, car washes, golf tournaments, assisting with bagging at the Navy Exchange and volunteering at the NOSC Thrift Store. If interested, please contact MM1 Rose at DSN 626-5303. ARGOSY UNIVERSITY is looking for participants to take part in an exploratory study on Military Vs. Civilian Leadership. Volunteers would take part in a one-hour interview detailing previous military leadership role(s) and your current civilian leadership role. If interested, please contact Lovell Jones at 340-959-1173 or lovell_jones318@yahoo.com. NAPLES AMERICAN RED CROSS (ARC) needs volunteers. If you are interested in volunteering or in taking a CPR/First Aid class, call 081-568-4788 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. NAVY-MARINE CORPS RELIEF SOCIETY OPERATION CLIP & SAVE (coupons): 081-568-3913. ANIMALS WITHOUT LIMITS (AWL) is searching for volunteers who want to help at our Animal Hospice in Lago Patria. We also need volunteers for different projects on the Support Site base. For more information, please contact us at awlrescueteam@gmail.com or director@animalswithoutlimits.com. THE AMERICAN SOCCER CLUB (ASC) OF NAPOLI is looking for qualified coaches. Those interested in coaching should e-mail doc@ascnapoli.com.
ONGOING/ON THE HORIZON NAVY LEAGUE NAPLES has three missions: to enhance the morale of active duty personnel and their families; to inform Congress and the American public on the importance of strong sea services; and to support youth through programs such as the Junior ROTC that expose young people to the values of our sea services. Personnel interested in joining or participating with the Navy League should contact Betty Reese at 081-526-8051. For more information, visit www.navyleague.org. THE NAPLES TOASTMASTERS CLUB provides materials and experience to improve competent communication and leadership skills. Meetings are at 6:30 p.m. on the first & third Tuesdays of the month at the Support Site Community Center. Guests are always welcome. For more information, visit www.naplestoastmasters.wix.com/toastmastersnaples or like us on Facebook "Toastmasters Naples Italy." NAPLES AREA FIRST CLASS PETTY OFFICERS ASSOCIATION is composed of members from different rates with one mission. As a service organization, we enhance community relations, promote awareness of our duties as Sailors, and fortify the professional and social welfare of our service members. We normally convene every other week alternating Tuesdays and Thursdays. Visit us and learn how you can participate and feel free to bring a friend! For more information, please contact YN1 Gordon at DSN: 626-7733. THE KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS, San Gennaro Council 14853 meets every third Sunday of the month at 12:30 p.m. in the Support Site chapel offices. For more information, email Robert Kenney at kofcnaples@gmail.com or visit our Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/groups/sangennaro14853/. CLUB BEYOND is a youth group run by Naval Support Activity Naples Religious Ministries. Club Beyond is open to children in grades 7 through 12, and meets Wednesdays at 5:30 p.m. in the Chapel Fellowship Hall at the Support Site. For more information, please contact Arturo at apaulino@clubbeyond.org.
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3 Things to Know about the RAND Military Workplace Study From Chief of Naval Personnel Public Affairs
hundreds of Italians joined with Americans including Consul General Colombia Barrosse and Cmdr. don Biadog Jr., NSA Naples command chaplain, during the 13th Commemoration of 9/11 held in Pompeii, Italy. Catholic Mass preceded the wreath-laying ceremony done in remembrance of the victims of the terrorist attacks on Sept. 11, 2001. The 9/11 memorial piazza is located next to World Wars monument honoring all Italian service members who perished during the wars. (Photo courtesy of Manuel Biadog)
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Chief (Select) Operations Specialist Amanda Doige concluded the chief selects’ speaking part with an epilogue. She spoke of the memorial in New York, built on the Towers’ footprint, and of the U.S. Navy’s unique form of remembrance with the amphibious transport dock USS New York (LPD 21). “Seven and a half short tons of the steel used in the ship’s construction came from the rubble of the World Trade Center, which was incorporated into the ship’s bow,” said Doige. “The ship’s motto exemplifies a strong message, ‘Strength forged through sacrifice. Never forget.’ As a plank owner, I will never forget those lives lost on Sept. 11.” Though it has been 13 years, 9/11’s impact is still felt by Sailors and has had direct impacts on their lives and decisions. “Everyone has a personal connection with the events that happened that day,” said Capt. Douglas Carpenter, commanding officer of NSA Naples and guest speaker. “Everyone has their own personal story.” “What do you remember when you think of 9/11?” asked Carpenter. “Think about that and at the same time think about how you were changed by those events, how was the military changed, how was the nation changed, and how was the world changed.” Chief Master-at-Arms Juan Skewes was a seaman stationed in Sasebo, Japan and saw the attack on television while eating dinner. “It influenced my career,” said Skewes. “It motivated me to make a difference. It motivated me to get where I am today as a chief and especially as a MA [master-at-arms], going down range and doing IAs [Individual Augmentee] fighting the War on Terrorism.” For Jacques it was more personal than images on screen. A Brooklyn native, he was in high school when he first heard about the attack. “A girl came into the class room saying the Tower’s on fire, the Tower’s on fire,” said Jacques. “Many didn’t believe her at first. No one paid her any mind.” After the bell rang he left for second period, but noticed teachers and security personnel hustling through the halls looking very concerned. His next class was in a room with a view of the World Trade Center, but the first thing he noticed when he walked in was the teachers. They listened intently to the radio and didn’t notice him take his seat. They then turned on the television. He saw the Towers on fire, and then looking out the window he saw the flames coming off one of the Towers and realized what the girl had
Firefighting gear was used as a memorial for the first responders during the 9/11 memorial at Naval Support Activity (NSA) Naples Sept. 11. Capt. doug Carpenter, NSA Naples commanding officer, spoke during the event. The memorial marks the 13th anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks and honors those who lost their lives in the attacks. (Photo by MC1 David R. Krigbaum)
said earlier was true. “We see it all the time on TV, but to sit there and see the World Trade Center falling before your eyes is hard to believe, because it’s always been there,” said Jacques. “And so it was shocking afterwards. You didn’t know what to do at that point. What just happened? At the end of it all, that’s what led me to enlist in the Navy two years later.” “The ceremony brought back a lot of memories,” said Jacques. “It helps us remember why we do what we do. It was tough, because it brings back old memories of what happened that day. The hardest part about it was when the towers fell. No matter where you were or what borough you were in, you saw the smoke in the sky. And that smell that came with it, you’d never forget it. It was a very distinct smell that came from the Towers and you could smell it anywhere you were. For all those memories to come back, it really hits you.” The chief selects from the Naples area planned, organized and carried out the 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony. The ceremony concluded with a wreath laying and the playing of “Taps” by U.S. Naval Forces Europe Band.
Service members and firefighters stand in ranks during the 9/11 memorial ceremony at Naval Support Activity (NSA) Naples on Sept. 11. (Photo by MC1 David R. Krigbaum)
On behalf of the Department of Defense (DOD), the RAND Corporation is conducting a Military Workplace Study that includes a survey of Sailors that is projected to conclude Sept. 24. The Military Workplace Study is critical to helping DOD better understand workplace conditions and act to ensure a safe and pro- These voluntary RANd Military Workplace Studfessional work environ- ies will gauge the military working environment ment. This is a chance and help senior leadership make efforts to imfor Sailors to be heard prove the workplace by promoting professionalism and safety. (US Navy photo) by senior leaders. Here are three things you need to know about the RAND Military Workplace Study: 1. Invitations to take a survey in support of this study were sent to 100% of female active duty Sailors, E-1 to O-6 (with more than 6 months of service), and a quarter of randomly selected active duty males. If invited, Sailors are encouraged to participate in the survey. Sailors who have not received an invitation, but think they should, may contact the RAND Corporation by calling the survey help desk at 1-855-365-5914 (OCONUS call collect 240-453-2620). Once your identity is verified, you will be emailed the survey information and passcode. You can also email the help desk at support@randmilitarystudy.org, stating you have not received the survey, including your telephone number and the best time to call you. The help desk will call to verify your information and make the necessary arrangements for your participation in the survey. 2. Results from this study will help senior leadership evaluate current military workplace relations, professionalism and personal safety to determine future policies, programs and training. 3. The survey is voluntary and confidential. No one in DOD will see any individual Sailor responses. The survey opened on Aug. 14 and is projected to close Sept. 24.
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Fleet and Family Support Center Events this Week
From the Fleet and Family Support Center
For more information about local Fleet and Family Support Center (FFSC) events, visit www.facebook.com/NaplesFFSC.
UPCOMING FFSC NAPLES EVENTS Call 081-811-6372 for more information or to register. All classes require registration.
A view of the Rozenhoedkaai, one of Bruges' most famous photo spots.
a Postcard tour of bruges Story and photos by MC1 David R. Krigbaum, Navy Public Affairs Support Element East-Detachment Europe
Visiting Bruges (Brugge) is like walking through a series of postcards. An old city of medieval buildings, soaring brick towers, and scenic canals that surround and cut through it, it’s hard to take a photo that couldn’t be stamped and mailed. What else could I expect from a town that stopped modernizing when the Renaissance came along. A UNESCO World Heritage Site, Bruges’ city center is one of the best preserved medieval cities in Europe. Unlike most things seen from that time period, which is usually a building or the ruins of buildings, this is an entire city with functioning businesses, inns, pubs and even a brewery, housed in buildings that have stood for centuries. Of Bruges’ sites the best to start with is Belfort, an 83 meter high bell tower that serenades the city every 15 minutes with a music box-like tune. Built in 1280 as a show of the city’s wealth Belfort’s position on The Market (Markt) made it my center for sightseeing. The tallest building in Bruges is the Church of Our Lady (Onze Lieve Vrouwekerk) which has the second tallest brickwork tower in Europe. Making my way up 366 narrow, twisting stairs rewarded me with an unobstructed, panoramic view of Bruges. There was also a chance to hear the bell tower from right under the bells. Back at the Market’s ground level there are many sightseeing tour options available such as buses, horsedrawn carriages and canal boat rides but I decided to take in Bruges mainly on foot. End to end I could traverse the historic center in half an hour. With a free map from the inn, I was able to visit the sights I wanted to see and spend as much time as I liked to admire and photograph the city. That said, the short canal boat ride was also pleasant, informative and allowed me to see Bruges from a different perspective. If you want to see most of the sites in an afternoon I recommend following the canal behind The Burg south. The Burg square is home of Stadhuis and Basilica of the Holy Blood (Basiliek van het Heilig Bloed), a compact black Gothic chapel with gold adornment almost hidden away in a corner beside Stadhuis. The interior of the basilica is colorfully painted from floor to ceiling. The chapel is named “Basilica of the Holy Blood” because they claim to possess a vial of Christ’s blood and there is a small museum room showing things they’ve hidden it in over the years along with other church relics. I was able to get good canal photos including at the Rozenhoedkaai, one of the most famous views of Bruges. (It has the hotel from In Bruges) The canal also took me by some medieval architecture such as the Gruuthuse Museum mansion and the Church of Our Lady who’s other claim to fame is Madonna and Child, Michelangelo’s only work to leave Italy in his lifetime. The sculpture is quite beautiful and worth the slight detour. Across the street from the church is Old St. John’s Hospital, which opened in the 11th century and was in operation until 1976. It now houses an art gallery but maintains the original almost 1,000 year old building. Towards the southern end of the city center is a large park and the Beguinage, a white-washed nunnery beside a swan-filled section of canal that adds to the area’s peaceful air. After that I toured De Halve Maan Brewery, the last working brewery in Bruges. De Halve Maan has been brewing here since 1856. The tour showed how Belgian beer was made, how it’s still being made and ended with a taste of the product.
••Sept. 19: Nurturing Touch child & Infant Massage, 10 to 11:30 a.m., Support Site FFSC • Sept. 19: Employment Opportunities in Naples, 1 to 3 p.m., Support Site FFSC • Sept. 22: Becoming a Love & Logic Parent, 10 a.m. to noon, Support Site FFSC (4 of 7) • Sept. 22: Early Childhood Parenting, 6 to 8 p.m., Support Site FFSC (4 of 5) • Sept. 22– 23: Transition GPS Career Tracks: Higher Education, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Support Site FFSC • Sept. 22: Make an Italian Dessert, 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., (Carpool from Support Site – Meeting Point is inside TLA Lobby) Cost is 6 euro to be paid at the shop. • Sept. 23: Prenatal Parenting: Nutrition, Fetal & Child Development, and Labor & Delivery, 1:30 to 3 p.m., Support Site FFSC (3 of 4 Sessions) • Sept. 23: Visit the Teverola Medi Mall, 10:15 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., (Leaves from Support Site – Meeting Point is inside TLA Lobby) Requires prior purchase of 2 E1 bus tickets at NEX Coffee Shop. • Sept. 23: Easy Italian, 9 a.m. to noon, Support Site FFSC (3 of 3) • Oct. 1: Visit a Fresh Pasta Store, 10:15 a.m. to 1 p.m., (Carpool from Support Site – Note: Cost is €4 paid at the store, Meeting Point is inside Support Site TLA Lobby) • Oct. 2: Becoming a Love & Logic Parent, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., Support Site FFSC (5 of 7 Sessions) • Oct. 2: Early Childhood Parenting, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., Support Site FFSC (5 of 5) • Oct. 3: Visit The Egg Castle and a Chocolate Store, 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. (Leaves from Capo – Meeting point is at McDonald’s Café next to Naples airport) • Oct. 3: I.A. Discussion Group, 1 p.m. to 2 p.m., Support Site FFSC • Oct. 6–10, Transition GPS Workshop: Pre-Separation, Mon – Fri, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Support Site FFSC • Oct. 7: Easy Italian, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., Support Site FFSC (1 of 3) • Oct. 8: Choices: Managing Your Mood, 1 p.m. to 4 p.m., Support Site FFSC (1 of 2 Sessions) • Oct. 9: Becoming a Love & Logic Parent, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., Support Site FFSC (6 of 7) • Oct. 9: Italian Cooking Class, 10:15 am – 2p.m., (Leaves from Support Site TLA Lobby). Note: Cost is €15 to be paid at the Restaurant. Requires prior purchase of 2 E1 bus tickets at NEX Coffee Shop. • Oct. 9: Saving and Investing, 12 p.m. to 3 p.m., Support Site FFSC
Energy Conservation Smart Sensors From the NSA Naples Energy Management Team
The City hall has served Bruges for more than 600 years.
While the medieval is the main draw, as De Halve Maan showed it’s not entirely alone. Amongst the Brick Gothic I found a small gold-trimmed Renaissance government building besides the grand city hall and the odd building about town that looks like it was placed there, or just modernized, up into the 1800s. The most notable of these newer works is the Provincial Court (Provinciaal Hof), a Gothic Revival hall built from 1887-1921 on the Market Square by the Belfry. Provinciaal Hof was built to look older than it is, but City Hall (Stadhuis) is the real deal. I initially mistook it for a church because of the tall stained glass windows and spires, but this hall has been Bruges’ seat of government since 1376. (Despite that, city proclamations are still carried out from the Belfry) It also functions as a museum, as it houses art and original city documents. One of the city’s unique architectural quirks is its many “Ave Maria” statues. Found in niches on buildings and other odd spots, 500 statues of the Virgin are scattered throughout the town. One could make a scavenger hunt for as many of these icons as possible, a good way to kill time just in case you've run out of things to see or do. Not far from Bruges is the Atlantic Wall Open Air Museum in Oostende, which contains hours of well-preserved tunnels, trenches and bunkers from both World Wars. Many bunkers are outfitted as if their operators could come back at any moment. An hour travel away is Ypres, the site of a major World War I battle. If you’ve ever seen VFW members selling red poppies, Ypres is the reason. The red poppies of Flanders, where Ypres is located, inspired Canadian surgeon Lt. Col. John McCrae to write the poem, “In Flanders Field” after the battle. This made them a symbol of remembrance. Many local tour companies do day trips out of Bruges but its best to book several weeks ahead to guarantee a seat. Bruges has many more attractions and curios. To learn more about what Bruges has to offer visit the city’s website www.visitbruges.be.
Lighting accounts for the largest consumption of electricity in the US. Approximately 38 billion dollars a year is spent on energy used to produce lighting. Many facilities have incorporated motion sensors into their lighting systems in order to reduce consumption. Motion sensors are used to detect motion in an area. If the sensor does not detect movement for a prolong amount of time the lighting circuit is de-energized. As beneficial as this invention has been the issue is it only detects motion with about 75% of accuracy. A Smart sensor, also known as an Image Processing Occupancy Sensor (IPOS) has recently been developed by the researchers at the Energy Department’s National Renewable Energy Laboratory. These sensors incorporate the technology commonly used in smart phones for motion detection. They have a tiny camera with a microprocessor that can detect human presence and even the number of humans in the room. With this new technology these sensors can detect motion with 90% accuracy. This can lead to a greater reduction in energy waste caused by lighting systems.
Image Processing Occupancy Sensor (IPOS)
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Naples Community Health Awareness From Naval Support Activity Naples Public Affairs
The Naples Public Health Evaluation (PHE) was an extensive effort to learn more about the potential environmental health risks present in the Campania region of Italy. The Navy established health protective policies based on the study’s findings to protect the health of U.S. personnel and their families, which includes bottled water advisories and health protective lease clauses. The PHE found the potential health risks for living off-base can be mitigated by following established risk-management actions. The enduring health protection policies are as follows: • Maintain the July 2008 bottled water advisory for U.S. personnel living off base. • Maintain the New Lease Suspension Zone (NLSZ) areas, based on U.S. Navy and Italian environmental sampling data. In these zones, U.S. Navy personnel are not permitted to sign new rental home leases. • Maintain the U.S. Naval Support Activity Naples PHE website and the U.S. Navy Regional Water Quality Board. • Maintain the health-protective U.S. Navy lease clauses for private off-base rental homes: – Landlords must provide containerized water service from a Navyapproved vendor. – Leased homes must be supplied by city water or permitted wells. Landlords must disconnect all non-permitted wells and provide proof of connection to the city water system or that the well is permitted. – Landlords must clean and disinfect domestic water holding tanks every six months. • The U.S. Navy will continue to share data with designated Italian public health officials. Throughout the Public Health Evaluation, the U.S. Navy established health protective policies and took immediate action, when necessary, to protect the health of U.S. personnel and their families. The risk management analysis determined that many of the health protective policies established during Phase I and Phase II will continue, as well as new policies implemented to ensure continued health protection. The Phase I and II reports, along with fact sheets addressing commonly asked questions and a detailed timeline of study components, are available through a link on the Naval Support Activity Naples website: www.cnic.navy.mil/Naples. If you have a concern about your specific health risk and how the study relates to you, please contact the U.S. Naval Hospital Naples at DSN: 6296299 or commercial: 081-811-6299.
Branch Health Clinic Capodichino: Promoting a Culture of Patient-Centeredness By Cmdr. Mike Arnold, USNH Naples Branch Clinic
The staff at Branch Health Clinic (BHC) Capodichino is dedicated to exceeding the expectations of our active duty patient population. Active duty medicine has two functions; ensuring medical readiness and addressing patient concerns. We strive to rapidly address patient and readiness concerns with minimal impact on scarce and valuable patient time. At Branch Health Clinic Capodichino, personalized service is balanced with efficient care, and we are making adjustments to improve this balance. Acute Illness Appointments – Navy Medicine has eliminated the sick-call that many remember. In some cases, traditional sick-call led to substandard care where important items were potentially missed. Yet morning sick-call has benefits for patients and commands if patients are rapidly evaluated and either sent home or returned to work. For that reason, Branch Health Clinic Capodichino has established a morning walk-in clinic for upper respiratory (cold and flu) or gastrointestinal (vomiting and diarrhea) illnesses. The corpsmen have excellent training in evaluating these complaints and selecting an appropriate treatment. In addition, every patient is seen by their provider to verify the diagnosis and treatment plan. Patients are encouraged to go to the front desk at 7:30 a.m. to be seen. Each provider has three dedicated appointment slots for this use; additional patients may get a slightly later appointment. Patients with injuries need a
In the event of an emergency or to report a crime, please call the Emergency Dispatch Center at 081-568-4911 or 5911. (On-Base Dial 9-1-1) For non-emergency assistance, call 081-568-5638.
regular appointment due to possible X-rays and more involved treatments. Preventative Health Assessments (PHA’s) – The PHA is an annual assessment that replaced the requirement for five-year physicals. The assessment includes 16 elements and it is impressive how efficiently our PHA corpsmen complete the process. Providers appreciate how many issues affecting our patients are identified. To complete your PHA, walk in to the Community Health Clinic near Medical Records. If the staff can’t see you immediately, they will offer you an appointment at your convenience. Physical Exams – While most Sailors only require an annual PHA, those who work in Flight, Submarines, Special Warfare and Diving need regular community-specific physicals. Also, anywho is re-enlisting, one separating, retiring or taking orders to Operational or Overseas Duty needs a health assessment. The single point of contact for these exams is our Physical Exams Coordinator, a welltrained aeromedical technician. The staff obtains all required in-
formation and gets patients to the correct provider. The Physical Exams Office is located within the Community Health Clinic near Medical Records. PARFQ and PFA Waivers – The PFA season will soon be upon us, and the career impacts of this element of military life continue to increase. Anyone with a “Yes” statement on their PARFQ questionnaire needs to be evaluated by a provider. Waivers are managed by our Community Health Clinic through the various Command Fitness Leaders. The staff of the clinic strives to run the best clinic our patients have experienced. The clinic is equipped with incredible providers, dedicated nurses, and talented corpsmen. Recent changes and process improvements have maximized provider availability, and patients are usually seen the same day for acute concerns and within a week for other issues. After a visit, please be sure to communicate your feedback so that clinic staff can make future improvements. Branch Health Clinic Capodichino is privileged to serve our community’s active duty population.
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In the event of an emergency or to report a crime, please call the Emergency Dispatch Center at 081-568-4911 or 5911.
Sailors from the Naples community attend the 2013 Technology expo at Capodichino. The expo is an opportunity for people to come together and discuss displayed technology and more. exhibitors will be on hand to explain their devices, software, etc. (US Navy photo)
Technology Expo Coming to NSA Naples By MC3 Nicole Vandergriend
The NSA Naples Technology Exposition will be held Sept. 22 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Bella Napoli Conference Room at Capodichino. The Office of the CIO will host this free event available to all military, civilian, and contractor personnel. There will be more than 20 exhibitors who will provide live demonstrations of mission-centric technologies. Some
projects include fiber optic equipment, AV streaming and recording products and ruggedized AC/DC and DC/DC power adapters. There will be many more exhibits as well. NSA Naples’ and other organizations and units can benefit from this expo and explore some of the latest technology. It is also a good chance to connect and share ideas with the exhibitors. Feel free to bring a friend or colleague. Complimentary refreshments will be
served and giveaways will be available. For more information or to request specific companies or technologies contact Kari Sheahan at sheahan@ncsi.com. You can also call 001-443-561-2408. There will be a check-in table on the day of the expo, but if you would like to pre-register, please visit www.FederalEvents.com, click on the “NSA Naples” link and select the Pre-Register button.
US National Anthem Turns 200
Re-enactors at Fort Mchenry National Monument & historic Shrine fire the batteries during the Star-Spangled 200. Baltimore held a Star Spangled Spectacular to celebrate the 200th anniversary of the writing of the national anthem by Francis Scott Key. The event included tours of tall ships, U.S. and foreign Navy vessels from around the world, fireworks, a Blue Angels Airshow, cannon firing, food, music and many other events. (Photo by Joshua L. Wick)
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M ORE I NSIDE PAGE … ONGOING/ON THE HORIZON NAVY LEAGUE NAPLES has three missions: to enhance the morale of active duty personnel and their families; to inform Congress and the American public on the importance of strong sea services; and to support youth through programs such as the Junior ROTC that expose young people to the values of our sea services. Personnel interested in joining or participating with the Navy League should contact Betty Reese at 081-526-8051. For more information, visit www.navyleague.org. USA GIRL SCOUTS OVERSEAS - NAPLES is seeking 3-4 energetic and enthusiastic adults to volunteer as Troop Leaders for the kindergarten troop. Have fun leading and helping girls explore the world around them. Time commitment is approximately 2-3 meetings per month. No experience necessary. All materials are provided by the organization. Both males and females are encouraged to apply. Interested persons should contact Alicea Mingo at naplesgirlscouts@usagso-na.org. BOY SCOUT TROOP 007 holds troop meetings every Monday from 6:30 to 8 p.m. in the Support Site Community Center. E-mail the Scoutmaster at 007troop@gmail.com or visit the website at sites.google.com/site/ boyscouttroop007naples. THE NAPLES CHRISTIAN HOMESCHOOL ASSOCIATION meets every month to support families who have chosen to educate their own children. We offer weekly park/pool days, a mom's night out, and field trips to explore Bella Napoli and beyond. Interested? Considering homeschooling? For more information, please contact Carla Kuhlmann at NaplesITHomeschool@ gmail.com. Check out our Facebook page Naples Christian Homeschoolers. PROTESTANT WOMEN OF THE CHAPEL (PWOC) meet every Tuesday from 9 a.m. until 11:30 a.m. in the Fellowship Hall for worship and bible Study. Stay up-to-date with current events at our Facebook page PWOC Naples or contact us at pwocparticipation@ gmail.com to be on our email distribution. USNH NAPLES OFFERS TOBACCO CESSATION COUNSELING. Tired of being controlled by tobacco? We can help you quit! Individual sessions are available to active duty members and their dependents in the Health Promotions department at U.S. Naval Hospital Naples. To make an appointment, please call DSN 629-6445 or 081811-6445, or email napleshealthpromotions@med.navy.mil. For more information, visit us at the hospital's Public Health front desk, located in the main Atrium on the 1st floor. ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS hosts English-speaking AA meetings on and off base in the Naples area. For more information, please call 339-267-7075 or visit www.alcoholics-anonymous.eu/countries/italy.htm. NATO LIONS RUGBY CLUB is looking for new players. All abilities wanted. Practice is held every Wednesday at Carney Park at 5:45 p.m. Show up with shoes, shorts and a mouth guard. Training and development will be provided. If you have any questions, email Mark Woodall or co-manager Andrew Bohnsack at markwoodall82@hotmail.co.uk or andrew.bohnsack@gmail.com. NAPLES OFFICIALS ASSOCIATION NEEDS REFEREES Anyone interested should contact Nigel Alexander at 081-721-5413 or 346-680-3282 or by e-mail to nalexander@afsouth.nato.int. HARRY S. TRUMAN LODGE No. 649 meets 6:30 p.m. every 2nd and 4th Friday of the month at 6:30 p.m. FMI, contact Kevin Baker at 338-479-7023 or hst649sec@yahoo.com, or visit http://groups.yahoo.com/ group/HST649. WOMEN, INFANTS, CHILDREN (WIC) OVERSEAS PROGRAM is offered at NSA Naples. Women who are pregnant, breastfeeding, postpartum or have an infant or child under the age of five may qualify for the program. WIC Overseas is a nutrition education program that provides nutritious supplemental foods. Contact WIC Overseas at 081-811-4962. THE NAPLES AREA SECOND CLASS PETTY OFFICERS ASSOCIATION meets twice a month to discuss upcoming community outreach opportunities and charity events. For more information, contact MA2 Aaron Kurschner at DSN 626-2871 or ABH2 Brent Paucke at DSN 626-5382. NAPOLI NATION FAN CLUB is a group that helps community members attend SSC Napoli soccer games, promotes intercultural relations and provides SSC Napoli information to the community. Membership benefits include SSC Napoli gear, discounted tickets and entry to Napoli Nation functions. FMI, visit www.facebook.com/groups/USASSCNapoli. CONNECT THE TOTS CLUB unites families with children from newborn to preschool age within the Naples military community. Club events include monthly coffee mornings and birthday parties, weekly playgroups, craft activities and more. For more information, visit www.meetup.com/ Connect-the-Tots-Club. CATHOLIC WOMEN OF THE CHAPEL meets monthly in the Support Site Fellowship Hall for prayer, fellowship, and learning. Child care provided. We also meet Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m. for Rosary and Thursdays at 9:30 a.m. for bible study. For more information, e-mail cwocnaples@gmail.com or check out our Facebook page: Catholic Women of the Chapel - NSA Naples, Italy. PUBLIC SPEAKING WITH TOASTMASTERS The Naples Toastmasters Club meets the first and third Tuesdays of every month. Meetings are held at the Support Site Community Center at 6:30 p.m. FMI, contact the Toastmasters president at 342010-6263. GAETA/NAPLES AREA GIRL SCOUTS Now accepting registration for the 201213 school year. We are still in need of leaders and co-leaders. Training and support provided. FMI, contact naplesgs@yahoo.com. FILIPINO-AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF NAPLES, ITALY meets at noon the first Sunday of every month at the Support Site Fellowship Hall. For more information, contact Ron Nacianceno at 081-568-1746 or 335-760-4446. Also check out the group’s Facebook page, Fil-Am Naples. THE U.S. MILITARY RETIREE ASSOCIATION OF SOUTHERN ITALY (USMRA-SI) is the only association in Southern Italy representing the interests of U.S. retired military personnel and their survivors. If you are not a member and are eligible, please join the USMRA-SI at usmra-si.tripod.com. Point of contact: Wylie Miller, 329-208-7315. MEDITATION SITTING GROUP is held from 6:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. every Monday at the side chapel at the Support Site. Newcomers should stop by from 6 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Participation is free. FMI, e-mail Laura Hitchcock at laura.poodle@ gmail.com. REGISTER FOR GRADUATE DEGREE ON-SITE PROGRAMS The University of Oklahoma offers the Master of Human Relations on-site graduate degree program. Courses meet in a series of four evenings and one weekend. For more information, contact the OU office at DSN: 626-6672 or visit the office at Capodichino in the Admin II building. REGISTER FOR ON-SITE UNDERGRADUATE CLASSES Visit the colleges for more information about what classes and programs are offered. UMUC Maryland can be reached at 081-568-6673/74/75; Central Texas College is at 081-568-6761. CALLING ALL NAPLES NURSES! Please consider joining the Naples Area Nurses Association (NANA). NANA is an organization of nurses that work together to fundraise, participate in social events, and provide support throughout the U.S. Naval Hospital Naples and NSA Naples community. FMI, contact Lt. Shelley Beltz at shelley.beltz @med.navy.mil or Lt. Jenny Paul at jenny.paul@med.navy.mil. SURE START is a unique program committed to providing the highest quality of education for command-sponsored children of enlisted personnel (priority to E1-E4) who are 4 years old by Sept. 1. FMI, call Karen Rodrigues at 081-811-4682 or the school at 081-811-4037. SECURITY NOTE: All DoD military or civilian personnel hosting an event off base must complete a Special Event Force Protection Plan (SEFPP) 45 days in advance, regardless of organization, if the event will involve 50 or more personnel, include distinguished visitors or involve personnel wearing uniforms. FMI, contact the AT/FP Division at 081-568-5525 or visit the division office in the Capodichino Security Precinct, Bldg. 403. 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.
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Friday, Sept. 19 Dolphin Tale 2, PG The Giver, PG-13 Guardians of the Galaxy, PG-13 When the Game Stands Tall, PG, Premiere Showing
Saturday, Sept. 20 When the Game Stands Tall, PG 4 p.m. Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, PG-13 6:30 p.m. The Expendables 3, PG-13 7:30 p.m. When the Game Stands Tall, PG 8:30 p.m. Let's Be Cops, R
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Sunday, Sept. 21 When the Game Stands Tall, 3 p.m. PG 3:15 p.m. The Giver, PG-13 5:15 p.m. God’s Not Dead, PG, Free Admission 6 p.m. Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, PG-13 7:15 p.m. If I Stay, PG-13, Premiere Showing
Monday, Sept. 22 Closed, No Movies Tuesday, Sept. 23 Closed, No Movies
Thursday, Sept. 25 4:30p.m. Guardians of the Galaxy, PG-13, Last Showing 6 p.m. When the Game Stands Tall, PG Let's Be Cops, R 7 p.m. Friday, Sept. 26 4:30 p.m. The Boxtrolls, PG (3D) 5 p.m. If I Stay, PG-13 7:30 p.m. When the Game Stands Tall, PG 8:30 p.m. The November Man, R, Premiere Showing
he Boxtrolls, PG, Cast: Ben Kingsley, Toni Collette, Elle Fanning, Isaac Hempstead-Wright, Jared Harris. Animation 100 min. The Boxtrolls, a community of quirky, mischievous creatures, have lovingly raised an orphaned human boy named Eggs in the amazing cavernous home they've built beneath the streets of Cheesebridge. When the town's villain, Archibald Snatcher, comes up with a plot to get rid of the Boxtrolls, Eggs decides to venture above ground, "into the light," where he meets and teams up with fabulously feisty Winnifred. Together, they devise a daring plan to save Eggs' family.
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he November Man, R, Cast: Pierce Brosnan, Olga Kurylenko, Luke Bracey, Caterina Scorsone, Will Patton. Action/Adventure 108 min. Code named 'The November Man', Peter Devereaux is a lethal and highly trained ex-CIA agent, who has been enjoying a quiet life in Switzerland. When Devereaux is lured out of retirement for one last mission, he must protect valuable witness, Alice Fournier. He soon uncovers this assignment marks him a target of his former friend and CIA protégé David Mason. With growing suspicions of a mole in the agency, there is no one Devereaux can trust, no rules and no holds barred.
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hen the Game Stands Tall, PG, Cast: Jim Caviezel, Michael Chiklis, Alexander Ludwig, Clancy Brown, Laura Dern. Drama 115 min. Inspired by a true story, When the Game Stands Tall brings to life the incredible winning streak of the De La Salle High School football team: 151 straight victories over 12 years. All along the way, as Coach Bob Ladouceur builds his seemingly invincible national powerhouse, he has emphasized purpose and significance rather than streaks and titles. But when reallife adversity leaves the team reeling, the Spartans must decide if the sacrifice, commitment, and teamwork they have always trusted in can rebuild what is now disintegrating around them.
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f I Stay, PG-13, Cast: Chlo Grace Moretz, Mireille Enos, Liana Liberato, Lauren Lee Smith, Jamie Blackley. Drama 107 min. Mia Hall thought the hardest decision she would ever face would be whether to pursue her musical dreams at Juilliard or follow a different path to be with the love of her life, Adam. But what should have been a carefree family drive changes everything in an instant, and now her life hangs in the balance. Caught between life and death for one revealing day, Mia has only one decision left, which will not only decide her future but her ultimate fate.
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od’s Not Dead, PG, Cast: Kevin Sorbo, Shane Harper, David A.R. White and Dean Cain. Drama, 113 min. College freshman and devout Christian, Josh Wheaton, finds his faith challenged on his first day of Philosophy class by Professor Radisson. Radisson begins class by informing students that they will need to disavow, in writing, the existence of God on that first day, or face a failing grade. As other students in the class begin scribbling the words “God Is Dead” on pieces of paper as instructed. Josh offers a nervous refusal, provoking an irate reaction from his professor. Radisson assigns him a daunting task: if Josh will not admit that “God Is Dead,” he must prove God’s existence by presenting well-researched, intellectual arguments and evidence over the course of the semester, and engage Radisson in a head-to-head debate in front of the class. If Josh fails to convince his classmates of God’s existence, he will fail the course and hinder his lofty academic goals. God’s Not Dead weaves together multiple stories of faith, doubt and disbelief, culminating in a dramatic call
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Sept. 20 Wine Tasting on the Island of Ischia ...........................................€89 Sept. 26 Wine and Dine in a Cave .............€47 Sept. 27 Grape Picking and Stomping .......€38 Sept. 28 Hiking the Path of Gods................€34 Oct. 3 Arabian Night Dinner & Dancing..€43 Oct. 4 Beer Factory Tour ..........................€45 Oct. 5 Ruins of Pompeii ............................€19 WEEKEND TOURS Oct. 18-19 Chianti 9K Wine Trail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .€232 Oct. 30- Nov. 3 Halloween in Transylvania . . . . . . . . . .€869 Nov 8-11 Veteran’s Day In Paris . . . . . . . . . . . . . .€520 Nov. 26-30 Thanksgiving in Barcelona . . . . . . . . . . .€476 Dec. 11-14 Christmas Markets of Northern Italy . .€349
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olphin Tale 2, PG, Cast: Harry Connick, Jr, Morgan Freeman, Ashley Judd, Kris Kristofferson, Nathan Gamble. Family 120 min. It has been several years since young Sawyer Nelson and the dedicated team at the Clearwater Marine Hospital, headed by Dr. Clay Haskett, rescued Winter. With the help of Dr. Cameron McCarthy, who developed a unique prosthetic tail for the injured dolphin, they were able to save her life.Yet their fight is not over. Winter's surrogate mother has passed away, leaving Winter without the only poolmate she has ever known. However, the loss of Panama may have even greater repercussions for Winter, who, according to USDA regulations, cannot be housed alone, as dolphins' social behavior requires them to be paired with other dolphins. The team must find a companion for her before Clearwater loses their beloved Winter to another aquarium.
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he Expendables 3, PG-13, Cast: Jason Statham, Nicolas Cage, Sylvester Stallone, Milla Jovovich, Jackie Chan. Action/Adventure 103 min. Barney, Christmas and the rest of the team comes face-to-face with Conrad Stonebanks, who years ago co-founded The Expendables with Barney. Stonebanks subsequently became a ruthless arms trader and someone who Barney was forced to kill... or so he thought. Stonebanks, who eluded death once before, now is making it his mission to end The Expendables -- but Barney has other plans. Barney decides that he has to fight old blood with new blood, and brings in a new era of Expendables team members, recruiting individuals who are younger, faster and more tech-savvy. The latest mission becomes a clash of classic old-school style versus high-tech expertise in the Expendables' most personal battle yet.
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he Giver, PG-13, Cast: Jeff Bridges, Meryl Streep, Alexander Skarsgrd, Katie Holmes, Odeya Rush. Drama 97 min. The haunting story of THE GIVER centers on Jonas, a young man who lives in a seemingly ideal, if colorless, world of conformity and contentment. Yet as he begins to spend time with The Giver, who is the sole keeper of all the community's memories, Jonas quickly begins to discover the dark and deadly truths of his community's secret past. With this newfound power of knowledge, he realizes that the stakes are higher than imagined - a matter of life and death for himself and those he loves most. At extreme odds, Jonas knows that he must escape their world to protect them all - a challenge that no one has ever succeeded at before.
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et's Be Cops, R, Cast: Damon Wayans Jr., Jake Johnson, Rob Riggle, James D'Arcy, Andy Garcia. Action/Adventure 104 min. It's the ultimate buddy cop movie except for one thing: they're not cops. When two struggling pals dress as police officers for a costume party, they become neighborhood sensations. But when these newly-minted "heroes" get tangled in a real life web of mobsters and dirty detectives, they must put their fake badges on the line.
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If you have been sexually assaulted or need to speak with a S.A.P.R. victim advocate, call 335-640-6621 24/7 for information and support. The DoD Safe Helpline can be reached toll-free at 001-877-995-5247.
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APS Annual Planning Conference Held in Naples
Many artifacts have survived the years and are now on display for those who would like to take this tour or explore on their own. (Photos by Rebecca Phillips
ITT’S National Archeological Museum Naples in the Evening Tour Nigerian Navy Capt. Saidu Garba presents his nation’s Africa Partnership Station (APS) brief during the APS Annual Planning Conference held at Naval Support Activity Naples, Sept.15. APS, established in 2007, is a collaborative international security cooperation initiative aimed at improving maritime safety and security in the waters surrounding Africa by developing African maritime forces’ information sharing practices, response capabilities, and regional interoperability. (Photo by MC3 Luis R. Chavez Jr) By MC3 Luis R. Chavez Jr, Navy Public Affairs Support Element East
Maritime professionals from Africa, Europe, and the U.S. began a three-day conference aimed to enhance collaborative efforts to achieve maritime security in Africa, Sept. 15. The Africa Partnership Station (APS) Annual Planning Conference aims to align individual African nation maritime security goals, APS training opportunities, and comprehensive regional standards. The conference is scheduled to include briefs by partner nations and face-toface planning to schedule capacity-building training, engagements, and operational opportunities for the next year and beyond. “APS is all about collaboration. It’s about working together, whether it’s across the continent or across the room,” said Capt. Marc S. Lederer, Africa Engagement Director for U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa. “The idea behind APS is to coordinate and collaborate between nations to promote maritime safety and security.” APS, which began 2007 with a U.S. ship deployment to West Africa, has evolved to be an international collaborative process that is a continuum of efforts executed year-round using a combination of fly-away training teams, exercises and ship deployments. Planners from U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa, which facilitates the program, are working toward a greater evolution of the program through increased integration of Africa partner nations’ maritime forces into maritime security capacity building events. “Our outlook for APS, at present, is to move from simply tactical training and familiarization efforts to the operational and strategic phases of our collective efforts,” said Lt. Cmdr. Benjamin Selph, APS Lead Planner. “With increased involvement at the higher levels of a maritime force, it leads to improved responses to maritime threats.” Countries participating in the conference include Angola, Benin, Cameroon, Cote d’Ivoire, Denmark, Ghana, Madagascar, Mauritius, Morocco, The Netherlands, Nigeria, Senegal, Seychelles, Togo, United Kingdom and United States. APS is an international security cooperation initiative facilitated by Commander, U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa, aimed at strengthening global maritime partnerships through training and collaborative activities in order to improve maritime safety and security in Africa.
By Rebecca Phillips
In the beginning of the night, I climbed aboard a bus for ITT’s "Naples in the Evening and National Archeological Museum Tour". Aldo, the tour guide, was well informed on the streets of Naples. Passing the Northern Gate, parts of ancient walls still hold their own, standing mightily – surrounded by city life of the 21st century. Watchtowers that once were the pinnacles of this great Neapolitan power still commanded attention as we drove towards the National Archeological Museum. Only thirty minutes into the tour, and there was already so much remarkable history that Aldo tied together. As we entered the National Archeological Museum, our group was greeted by the first Roman Emperor, Augustus. Aldo explained the creative process of how some statues are reproductions of the original. We passed more countless giants, each a stoic piece of the tapestry of time. As we walked through history, we were shown the “forbidden room,” a garden dedicated to nymphs, and the “Dancing Fawn” from Pompeii. Numismatics, a room that holds the largest collection of coins from the 5th Century BC, cooking pots and surgical tools from Pompeii showed us a civilization almost like our own. Standing beside art over 2000 years old, I saw a mosaic of a skeleton holding two wine jugs that survived the destruction of Vesuvius. Aldo explained that in the days of
Inside the museum are beautiful exhibits of ancient life. The tour guide explains all of them in detail.
Pompeii, many families had this type of image in their home as a reminder to ‘seize the day and to live life to the full’ for death was a certainty for all.
We exited the museum and finished the night with classic Neopolitan food. The tour ended on a very good note with some pizza and gelato.
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NEX Offers and Promotions By Kristine M. Sturkie, NEXCOM Public Affairs Specialist
Jewelry and Watch Promotion From Oct. 1-14, customers who purchase any jewelry priced $499 or more and watches priced at $299 or more and pay with a MILITARY STAR® Card can take advantage of no interest, no down payment with no payments for six months. The NEX has a great selection of gold and silver jewelry, precious gemstones, diamonds and the most popular brands of watches. The MILITARY STAR® Card offers many benefits including 10 percent off the first day's purchases (up to the customer's credit limit), no annual fee, low interest rate and 24-hour customer service including online access. MILITARY STAR® Card applications are available at any NEX. The application can be processed the same day at the NEX customer service desk. $5 NEX Gift Card for New Layaways Just in time for the holiday season, the NEX is giving customers a free $5 NEX Gift Card for all new layaways opened through December 15. “The NEX layaway program is a great way to budget for holiday gift purchases while taking advantage of our great Navy Blue Holiday sale prices,” said Richard Dow, Senior Vice President, Store Operations, Navy Exchange Service Command (NEXCOM). “Customers should check with their local NEX for other specific details/exclusions relating to layaway.” Clothing, accessories and shoes can be on layaway up to 45 days with three equal payments required 15 days apart. General merchandise can be on layaway up to 90 days with three equal payments required 30 days apart. Jewelry and watches must have a minimum $500 single item retail price and can be kept on layaway up to 180 days with six equal payments required 30 days apart. A minimum deposit of 10 percent of the purchase price plus a non-refundable layaway $5 fee is required. Cancelled layaways are accessed an additional $5 fee.
The U.S. Naval Forces Allied Forces Jazz diplomats perform a concert in Salerno. The band performed the concert to commemorate the allied landings in Salerno, Italy on September 9, 1943. (Photos by MCSN Mat Murch)
Salerno Liberation Remembered in a Big (Band) Way By MCSN Mat Murch, Naval Public Affairs Support Element East – Detachment Europe The only lights in the area were from the stage, casting shadows on all of those in attendance and the people who watched the show from their balconies. Many members of the crowd had followed the band after the parade to the stage and after all 400 seats had become full the crowd chose to sit on stairs, the ground or simply stand in the back of the alley. As the band took their seats, many members could be seen laughing, smiling and waving to the excited crowd in front of the stage. As the show continued more and more spectators trickled in to see the show, staying as quiet as possible. It wasn’t until the song was over that the entire audience exploded into applause and cheers. When the band began to play "New York, New York" the crowd began to cheer and applaud after only a few bars had been played and continued until the song had been complete. "The people of Italy love jazz and have ever since the liberation of Italy," said Musician 3rd Class Mercer Smith. "They know the music so well that some songs will get applause as soon as you start to play it." Sailors from the U.S. Naval Forces Europe Band played a jazz concert for an Italian and Navy audience in Salerno, Italy, Sept. 9, to commemorate the 71st anniversary
The U.S. Naval Forces Allied Jazz diplomats march through the streets of Salerno before a concert. The band performed the concert to commemorate the allied landings in Salerno, Italy on Sept. 9, 1943. of Operation Avalanche, which began the liberation of mainland Italy in 1943. Following the Allied victory in Africa during World War II the pressure to attack Europe mounted. After much deliberation it was decided to attack Italy. Italy surrendered to the Allies on September 8, 1943, and the next day the Allies landed at Salerno. After almost two weeks of heavy fighting against German forces, the Allies claimed victory. “This was the first liberation in Europe,” said Francesco Desiato, a member of the Italian Navy. “Everything the Allies put into play at Normandy was learned by taking Salerno and other Italian beaches.” Despite the strong opposition by the 16th Panzer division fire from the light cruisers USS Savannah (CL 42) and USS Philadelphia (CL 41) turned the tide with support from their six inch naval guns. For the next 19 months the allies continued to fight their way north. After the fighting there were more than 725,000 casualties between both sides. “This event is still a huge deal for many people,” said Desiato. “They have an association that studies it and helps coordinates all these events. In fact this is the second time this year we have come down to Salerno in remembrance, the last time was in March.”
Allied Forces “Jazz Diplomats” played a selection of jazz music from the 30’s, 40’s and 50’s in honor of the 71st anniversary. The night began with a parade that marched up and down the cobblestoned streets followed by the crowd the entire way. The band members then took to the stage and played over an hour of music to the joy of the crowd. “It’s a really important day in the history of Salerno and for the people of Salerno,” said Musician 3rd Class Mercer Smith. “We learned so much the liberation, D-Day could have ended very differently without this learning experience.” Many members of the crowd had followed the band after the parade to the stage and after all 400 seats had become full the crowd chose to sit on stairs, the ground or simply stand in the back of the alley. When the only lights available were from the stage it was hard to see all of the people who watched the show from their balconies all around the stage. Navy Musicians continue to strengthen the relationship between Italian nationals and the U.S Navy. The Allied Forces Jazz Diplomats consists of Navy musicians and members of the Italian Army, Navy and Carabinieri and continue to strengthen the relationship between the Italian nationals and U.S. Navy.
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policy directives issued while he served as the Chief of Naval Operations (CNO). The “Wives Ombudsman”, as it was called then, was Z-Gram #24, introduced on September 14, 1970. Since then, the Navy has fully implemented, revised and established the Ombudsmen Program and recognizes its inception each year on September 14th. While the 14th of September is of significance to the history of the program, Commands can celebrate the event at any time deemed appropriate during the month of September or as soon as possible thereafter. The primary focus of the Navy Ombudsman Program is Command communications, information, and referral, while still providing an avenue for hearing about the welfare of Command families. Let us all take a moment to thank our ombudsmen for their relentless efforts to serve our families in the Naples community.
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At the Area Orientation’s Meet & Greet, this is a question you may hear as you approach the Fleet and Family Support Center’s (FFSC) ombudsmen table. Ombudsmen are there to assist incoming personnel and their families with information regarding the Ombudsmen Program as well as connecting with their respective Command ombudsman. OPNAVINST 1750.1G requires that all commands afloat and ashore appoint and retain an ombudsman and that command family members must have access to the services of an ombudsman. In the local Naples area, we have 17 ombudsmen taking on this task. In addition, there are 3 who fall under our region, but are located in outlying locations. FFSC also partners with the Army’s Family Readiness Group (FRG) Leaders to provide a complete bridge to the different branches of service and their families in our area. A statement released last week by Vice Admiral S.H. Swift, Director, Navy Staff, states: “The contribution ombudsmen make to the success of the Command mission is immeasurable. Their efforts in supporting Navy families enable Sailors and Commands to focus on mission requirements all while knowing families have a trained and reliable resource to provide support on the home front. Ombudsmen, your diligence and steadfast commitment is unmatched. On behalf of Navy families, thank you for your service!” An ombudsman is an appointed, official member of a Command who has the capacity to advise the Commander on matters affecting Service Members and families within their area of Command responsibility as well as being a liaison between the Command and the command families. Many of
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Obtaining your Sojourner Permit Italian law requires all foreign personnel working or living within Italy, other than an active-duty member under military orders, to obtain a Sojourner Permit within eight days of arrival in Italy. This is different from a visa, which is merely an approval for entry into the country. All applicants over 14 years of age must apply in person, as each person's signature is required at the time of application. NATIONALS OF ANY STATE OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITY COMING TO ITALY DO NOT REQUIRE ANY VISA OR SOJOURNER PERMIT. As part of the Area Orientation process, the U.S. Region Legal Service Office (RLSO EURAFSWA) assists in the preparation and oversees the acquisition of the Sojourner Permit for all personnel attached to U.S. Navy commands in the Naples area. Army and Air Force personnel stationed at JFC must apply through the Carabiniere at the JFC Provost Marshall's Office, Building L. Contact Tiziana Petrarca, RLSO EURAFSWA liaison advisor, at 081-5684639 for more information.
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Wildcats Win Boys’ Volleyball Match
Naples #16, Nico davis, goes up against two players from Sigonella. Naples high had their first home volleyball matches this weekend against Sigonella. Both the boys’ and the girls’ teams swept all matches. (Photo courtesy of Naples High School Media Team)
By Peter Nagafuchi
Boy’s volleyball team hosted their first league match against Sigonella over Sept. 12-13. Despite being early in the season, Wildcat boys dominated their first match. Scores were 25-13, 25-17, and 25-16. The new formation of Wildcats showed team spirit and was executed well. DJ Langstraat, Co-Captain started it off with a good serve point, followed by Nico Davis and Jonathan Wheeler’s, and Marc Davis’ steady attack on court. Saturday rematch was similar to Friday for the first two matches with a score of 25-17, 25-12 in their favor. Third set shook wildcats losing by 20-25, but they made a good comeback. Fourth set was a seesaw match all the way to the end. The match closed with 25-23. The court squad was made up of the following students: Senior classMarc Davis, Nico Davis, Jonathan Wheeler, and Daniel Smith; Junior class- DJ Langstraat, Stephen Nowell, Marcello Esposti, Austin Feltner, and Cameron Kline; Sophomore class- Andrew Smith, Justin Baker, and Liam Gyles; and Freshman class- Mario Betancourt, Santos Figueroa. Next game, the Wildcats will host Aviano this upcoming weekend.
New member of the Tigershark swim team, Katherine Vandelac, swims the 50 meter freestyle. (Photos by Tiffany Jones)
Tiger Sharks Win First Seasonal Meet By Jennifer Sharp
The 2014 European Forces Swim League (EFSL) champions were back in the water for the start of the competitive swim season. Coaches and families of 44 Naples Tiger Sharks made their way to Sicily to compete against 58 Sigonella swimmers, Sept. 7. The dual meet earned bragging rights for the Naples Tiger Sharks with a final score of 376 to 309. The annual Remembrance Meet, which commemorates 9/11, is held in Sigonella because of the outdoor pool and sunny Sicilian weather. “The Sigonella Remembrance Swim Meet has been special to the Higgins Family for the last 12 years,” said Neil Higgins, head official. “We begin the meet with a moment of silence to reflect on the many lives lost on this horrific day. We remember clearly all of the anger, grief and sadness caused on 9/11, but also remember what happened after the tragedy; the stories of all of the ordinary heroes and the acts of humanity and kindness as a result of this tragedy!” While veteran swimmers faced new challenges in the pool, 11 new team members proved they have what it takes to represent the Naples Tiger Sharks after completing their first EFSL sanctioned meet. "I was super nervous,” said Katherine Vandelac. “After I swam my first event, I was more excited than nervous. It was a really fun first meet!" Swimmers competing with the team for the very first time included Jasmine Boggs, Kaden Carpenter, Aubrey Colombo, Max Columbo, Katrina King, Margaret Moriarty, Sara Moriarty, Ashton Stacks, Katherine Vandelac, Sasha Yniquez and Nicasio Yniquez.
"The first meet of the season is always a learning curve for everyone, establishing new times, some setting new personal bests, while others were establishing their times as seen by our new team members and those swimmers ageing up to the ominous 13/14 age division," explained Jane Higgins, head coach for the Tiger Sharks. Starting off the season with an ambitious line up of events, four qualification times, and four first place finishes, the “Swimmer of the Meet” went to 8-yearold Alex Ruppe. “Alex’s resilience and hard work ethics are motivating and inspiring for the entire team,” said Higgins. Swimmers who took first place in all their individual events and earned 15 points for the team were Erin Dromerhauser, Brandon Oestereicher, Alex Ruppe, and Carly Sharp. Robert Dromerhauser achieved an ‘A’ time in his 50m freestyle. The 16-year-old swam it in 26.76 seconds. Head Coach Jane Higgins summed up the meet by saying, “Opening the season with a meet down in Sigonella is always a lot of fun,” said Higgins. “The swimmers really enjoy competing outdoors under sunny skies. This meet comes up very quickly at the beginning of the season, so I was pleasantly surprised with the many great performances.” “Our returning swimmers either saw time improvement or stayed where they were when they finished up last season,” said Higgins. “Our new team members established times and look very promising. We are off to a great start. Now it's time to start setting goals.” The Tiger Sharks compete next in Lakenheath, England, Oct. 4.
lindsey Sharp dives into Sunny Sigonella waters at the 2014 Remembrance Meet
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HUMAN RESOURCES OFFICE (HRO) To find out what positions are currently open, please contact our front desk at DSN 626-5409 or commercial 081-5685409. Copies of vacancy announcements will be posted at the Human Resources Office, located in the Admin I building at Capodichino, first floor. The customer service hours are Monday through Friday, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. The Fleet and Family Support Center (FFSC) at Support Site will also have vacancy announcements and they can be easily viewed at the HRO Website: http://cnic.navy.mil/regions/cnreurafswa/about/Jobs.html Applications are accepted at the Security Pass and ID Office at Capodichino, or at the HRO, located in Admin 1, Capodichino, or by mailing to: HRO, PSC 817 Box 29, FPO AE 09622, or at Fleet and Family Service Center (FFSC) located on the TLA first floor, at Support Site. HRO must receive mailed applications by closing date of the vacancy announcement. PLEASE NOTE: Customer service operation hours for the following HRO services are Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. and from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.: • ID/CAC Cards (DD1172-2) • Requests for an Official Passport (DD1056) • Logistical Support Letters • Work Certificates
U.S. POSITIONS NOTE: CONUS hires currently residing in the Naples/Gaeta commuting areas must apply through USAJOBS in order to receive consideration. CLOSING SEPT. 25 Community Planner, GS-002012, ANN#EUR14-933289-AV, Full Time Permanent Supervisory Interdisciplinary Engineer or Architect, GS0801/0808-14, ANN#EUR14-932233-AV, Full Time Permanent Supervisory Asset Management Business Line Coordinator, GS1101-14, ANN#EUR14-932134-AV, Full Time Permanent Engineering Technician (Mechanical), GS-0802-12, ANN# EUR14-920674-AV, Full Time Permanent Program Analyst, GS-0343-13, ANN#EUR14-932162-KB, Full Time Permanent Program Manager, GS-0340-13, ANN#EUR14-906423-KB, Full Time Permanent CLOSING OCT. 2 Supervisory Marketing Specialist, GS-1101-09, ANN#EUR14848368-AG-R1, Full Time Permanent Management Analyst, GS-034312, ANN#EUR14-938271-AV, Full Time Permanent Supervisory Management Analyst, GS-0343-13, ANN#EUR14938211-AV, Full Time Permanent Management and Program Analyst, GS-0343-12, ANN#EUR14930905-KB, Full Time Permanent
LOCAL NATIONAL (LN) POSITIONS CLOSING SEPT. 25 Management & Program Analyst, Ua-0343-03 KPP 02/01 or Ua0343-02 KPP 01 or Ua-0343-01, ANN#33191-929381-AV, Full Time Permanent Magnetic Resonant Imaging (MRI) Technologist, Ua-0647-03EG, ANN#66096-927453-EG, Full Time Temporary If you have any questions, contact the front desk at 081-568-5409. You can also contact the HRO Naples helpdesk at: http://cnic.navy.mil/ Europe/About/Jobs/AboutWorkingHere/index.htm. You will be contacted within 24 hours, so please be sure to provide your contact information. Thank
you and we appreciate your input, whether negative or positive so that we can find ways to improve the HRO services or continue to provide excellent service. As a reminder, an HRO representative is available for the bi-weekly "Meet & Greet" at the Support Site food court area 8-9 a.m. Please feel free to come by, pick up a copy of a vacancy announcement that you may be interested in applying for, or ask questions. If the HRO representative is unable to provide you a response, he or she will bring the question back to the HRO office and you will be provided an answer or a call back the same day. The next "Meet & Greet" is from 8-9 a.m. Sept. 22.
NON-APPROPRIATED FUND (NAF) POSITIONS Fleet & Family Readiness NAF Local Naples job announcements within CNREURAFSWA may be viewed at: w w w. c n i c . n a v y. m i l / r e g i o n s / cnreurafswa/about/jobs.html. The necessary application forms are also available online. For any questions you have, you may reach us at 081-568-4164/2505/5612. The applications may be emailed to CNREURAFSWA_NRBO_N9_Personn el@eu.navy.mil.
NSA NAPLES US POSITIONS, MWR OPEN CONTINUOUS POSITIONS Recreation Aid, NF-0189-01 ANN#13-128, flexible, Bowling Center, Support Site. Job Summary: Provides oversight of activities and necessary services to authorized patrons. Food Service Worker, NA-740804, ANN#13-126 flexible, Bowling Center, Support Site. Job Summary: Performs a variety of tasks such as grilling or frying pancakes, hamburgers, hot dogs, bacon, eggs, sausage, by watching while the items are cooking, turning as required; regulating temperature and removing when done. Lifeguard, NF-0189-01, ANN#14084 temporary flexible (Seasonal Employment) Aquatics Division, Carney Park/Support Site. Job Summary: Works as instructor, safeguards and supervises swimmers and bathers in pool area. Closing date: Opening Until Filled Education Aid/Technician, CY1702-I/II, ANN#14-128, (Multiple Positions) flexible, Child Development Centers, School Age Care, Youth Programs, Teen Center and Youth Sports Capodichino/Support Site. Job Summary: Provides appropriate developmental care and instruction for children and youth ranging in age from six weeks to eighteen years in a Child and Youth Program setting Performs routine, day-to-day care of infants and children ranging from 6weeks to 5 years old. Assembles of gathers materials and equipment necessary to execute School Age Care for children ranging from 6 years old to 9 years old, School-Age Care PreTeen for children ranging from 10 years old to 12 years old, Teen Center Program for children ranging from 13 years old to 18 years old. Receives and releases children to/from authorized parents, guidance. Recreation Aid, NF-0189-01, ANN#14-141 flexible, Outdoor Recreation Program, Support site/ Carney Park. Job Summary: Provides and maintain recreation and athletic equipment issue. Closing date: Open Until Filled. Education Aid/Technician, CY1702-I/II, ANN#14-142, (Multiple Positions) regular full time, (Eligible for Post Allowance) Child Development Centers, School Age Care, Youth Programs, Teen Center and Youth Sports Capodichino/Support Site. Job Summary: Provides appropriate developmental care and instruction for children and youth ranging in age from six weeks to
eighteen years in a Child and Youth Program setting Performs routine, day-to-day care of infants and children ranging from 6weeks to 5 years old. Assembles of gathers materials and equipment necessary to execute School Age Care for children ranging from 6 years old to 9 years old, School-Age Care PreTeen for children ranging from 10 years old to 12 years old, Teen Center Program for children ranging from 13 years old to 18 years old. Receives and releases children to/from authorized parents, guidance. Closing date: Open Until Filled. Recreation Aid, NF-0189-01, ANN#14-156 flexible, Golf Course, Support Site. Collects green fees (monthly and daily, locker fees and fees for electric cart rental. Employee will act as starter when needed on weekdays and assist when needed as cashier. 1st cut-off date: 09/05/2014. Closing date: Open Until Filled.
NEX EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES Gricignano, Building 2091-B Call 081-813-5252/5253/5254 or DSN 629-4774 Hours: Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. For a current list of U.S. vacancies and the on-line application, please visit our website at: https:// www.NavyExchange.jobs. To assist your job search go directly to the location field, open the drop down menu and click on Italy, then click on the ‘Search for Jobs’ button. You will see all the jobs in Italy (mostly Naples area); please ensure you are not applying for a position located in Sigonella (Sicily). Call the numbers above for assistance.
U.S. NAF POSITIONS AVAILABLE GRICIGNANO MAIN STORE Ann#140000A9 Store Worker/ CL/NA-02/FLEX - Open Until Filled - Pay Rate: $10.34. Performs various duties including loading/ unloading merchandise, verifying type and quantities; prepares merchandise for stocking and stocks shelves; assists in conducting periodic inventories; assists customers. Ann#14000014 Cashier Checker/CC/NF-01/FLEX– Open Until Filled - Pay Rate: $8.00-$9.50. Associates engaged in the operation of cash registers to record sales in retail checkout areas. Ann#14000015 Sales Clerk/HL/ NF-01/FLEX- Open Until Filled Pay Rate: $8.00-$9.50. Responsible for selling general merchandise to customers and ensuring merchandise is properly stocked and displayed for the Electronics, Housewares, Domestics, Furniture, and Gifts departments. Ann#14000019 Sales Clerk/SL/ NF-01/FLEX PT - Open Until Filled - Pay Rate: $8.00-$9.50. Responsible for selling general merchandise to customers and ensuring merchandise is properly stocked and displayed for the Jewelry, Men’s, Ladies, Shoes, Cosmetics, Handbags, and Children’s departments. Ann#14000013 Sales Clerk/CL/ NF-01/FLEX - Open until filled Pay Rate: $8.00-$9.50. Responsible
for selling general merchandise to customers and ensuring merchandise is properly stocked and displayed for the Cosmetics, Health & Personal Care, Sporting Goods, Garden, Christmas Shop, Pets, and Cough and Cold departments. Ann#1400029V Security Guard/ 52/NF-01/FLEX - Open Until Filled - Pay Rate: $9.00-$11.00. Ensures enforcement of security measures; conducts inspections; prepares reports concerning security related incidents, etc. Ann#1400022V Customer Service Clerk/CS/NF-02/FLEX - One Vacancy - Pay Rate: $9.00 - $11.00. Performs a variety of customer service duties including special orders, foreign currency exchange, Western Union, merchandise returns, gas sales, layaways, etc. Ann#140000GM LP/Safety Investigator Asst. (Trainee)/52/NF-01/ FLEX FT - Pay Rate: $10.00$12.00. Responsible for the protection of Navy Exchange assets through investigative strategies and the auditing of controls designed to prevent and minimize loss potential. Utilizes various surveillance techniques. (Potential Job Progression) GRICIGNANO MINIMART Ann#140001KG Sales Clerk/MM /NF-01/ FLEX - Two Vacancies Pay Rate: $8.00-$9.50. Responsible for selling general merchandise to customers and ensuring merchandise is properly stocked and available.
CAPODICHINO NEXMART Ann#140003K5 Customer Service Clerk/MM/NF-01/RFT- Open Until Filled - Pay Rate: $9.00$10.50. Performs a variety of customer service duties including special orders, foreign currency exchange, Western Union, merchandise returns, etc. Ann#140001HE Sales Clerk/MM /NF-01/ FLEX – Open until filled Pay Rate: $8.00- $9.50. Responsible for selling general merchandise to customers and ensuring merchandise is properly stocked and available. EUROPE DISTRICT ADMIN Ann#140003Y1 Human Resources Associate/61/NF-02/ RFT– One Vacancy -Open Until Filled - Pay: $9.00 - $11.00. Performs a variety of HR support duties that involve recruiting; screening; staffing; processing personnel actions; conducting orientation training. Types a variety of forms, letters; compiles statistical data using the automated personnel system/database. Direct HR experience preferred. GAETA MINIMART Ann 14000438 Retail Annex Operator/MM/NF-02/RFT – Open Until Filled - Pay Rate: $9.00$11.00. Serves as Operator in charge of retail outlet located a significant distance from an Exchange, with responsibility for selling a variety of technical items (uniforms, automotive parts, electronics, etc.)