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Serving the nato, naples and Gaeta military community in italy
USNH Naples Welcomes New Commander
Friday, June 27, 2014
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A High-Caliber Sailor Aboard USS Mount Whitney Page 4
Vice Adm. Matthew L. Nathan, 37th surgeon general of the Navy and chief of the Navy's Bureau of Medicine and Surgery, center, renders a salute as Capt. Barth E. Merrill takes command of U.S. Naval Hospital Naples from Capt. Matthew W. Pommer Jr. during a change of command ceremony held in the Support Site Chapel of Naval Support Activity Naples, June 18. (Photo by MC3 Robert S. Price) From U.S. Naval Hospital Naples Public Affairs
Capt. Matthew W. Pommer Jr., Dental Corps, turned over command of U.S. Naval Hospital Naples, Italy, to Capt. Barth E. Merrill, Medical Corps, during a change of command ceremony at the Support Site Chapel of Naval Support Activity Naples, June 18. The presiding officer and guest speaker for the ceremony was Vice Adm. Matthew L.
Nathan, Surgeon General of the Navy and Chief of the Bureau of Medicine and Surgery. "Once you've got the job, you're it, and it is important that the crew knows exactly who is in charge and who they are taking orders from,” said Nathan. “This is why we honor this time-honored tradition." Nathan presented Pommer Jr. with the Legion of Merit in recognition of his accomplishments in command. Under his leadership, the command’s Healthcare Effectiveness
BALTOPS 2014 Comes to a Close in Germany Page 6
Data Information Set program went from 24th to number one throughout Navy Medicine and one of only four Navy commands to exceed Defense Health Agency targets. U.S. Naval Hospital Naples achieved a 91 percent on its 2014 audit spot check, which represented the third-highest score throughout BUMED and one of only three commands to achieve “audit ready” level compliance. See NEW COMMANDE Page 6
Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony Held at Support Site Playground Capt. Scott Gray, commanding officer of NSA Naples, members from Public Works and Housing, as well as children from the community pose for a group photo during a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the Support Site playground renovations, June 25. "Thanks to everybody who had a hand in making this happen; this is the first renovation of the playgrounds since the place opened up," said Gray. The ceremony was held at playground 20 in the center of the base, near building 2111. All but two of the 22 playgrounds had renovations done over the past eight months, as well as the rebuilt skate park. (Photo by MCC Travis Simmons)
It’s All About Sink or Swim: A Guinness Record Attempt Page 9
Weekly Crime Report Review what happened between June 11 and June 24. Page 5
FRIDAY High 80 / Low 66 Clear
SATURDAY High 81 / Low 64 Clear
SUNDAY High 84 / Low 69 Clear
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By Capt. Scott Gray NSA Naples Commanding Officer
‘Festa Americana’ Access Policy and Transportation Info
We are in the middle of the PCS season and we have many people coming and going. My family and I are going through that process right now along with many others. I’d like to thank all our sponsors who are helping to ease the transition for inbound families and single service members. It takes dedication and commitment to be a good sponsor and it is important work! If you are sponsoring a new member of our community or meet a recently arrived family, remember those things that your sponsor helped you with or your lessons learned and share that information. Serving in Naples can be a wonderful experience, however, every overseas duty station has it unique challenges – make sure those who you sponsor get started off on the right foot and receive the benefit of your local knowledge. One of the difficult situations that pet owners have found themselves in during a busy PCS season is how to transport their pet to the next duty station. This is the most hectic moving period of the year with 40 percent of all military moves occurring over the summer. Pet space on military flights is limited, so some pet owners may incur additional fees if commercial airline travel is the only option for transporting their animals. Make sure to plan and make pet arrangements as early as possible. Airlines have temperature and breed restrictions that prohibit the transport of pets over the summer months – plan accordingly and have a backup plan. Over the past few years, we have also had issues with owners abandoning their pets on base. Please be responsible pet owner. Abandoned animals may be scanned for the required chips and personnel can be held accountable for the cost of transporting abandoned pets. For those in the community sticking around this summer, I’d like to remind those heading out for several days or longer to make sure you’re communicating your plans with a trusted neighbor. Set alarms and make sure everything is locked up. Make your place look lived in and try to have a friend check on your home periodically to turn lights on or off. These little things can ensure you come back to your home exactly as you left it. Our children seem to be enjoying their time away from school. The Summer Camp and Youth Programs have a lot of activities in full swing. On Wednesday, I attended a ribbon cutting for the renovated playgrounds. This was the first major renovations for the playgrounds since the Support Site was built and is a great quality of life upgrade for our families. All but two of the playgrounds received new equipment or upgrades and a new skate park is up and running. It was great to see all the kids come out to playground 20 in the center of the base and try out the large slide and new equipment. It’s located near building 2111 if you haven’t seen it or ‘tested it out’ yet. More jobs have become available recently for U.S. personnel. Human Resources has job openings with Housing, the NEX, the Fire Department. Even our chaplain team has an upcoming opening with religious education. So if you’re interested in working during your time in Naples, take a look at the Jobs section of the Panorama and contact the Human Resources Office to see what’s available. We have openings announced weekly. Region’s ‘Energy Biggest Loser’ contest is kicking-off on Tuesday. Installations in the Region will be competing to see who can reduce energy consumption the most during the month of July. The winning installation will receive $50,000. Take a look around your homes and offices to see what you can do to help ensure Naples comes away with the win. Simply turning off computer monitors and office lights can have a significant impact. We’ll provide weekly updates in the Panorama and on Facebook.com/NSANaples so all may track how we’re doing during the competition. Tonight we have Country/Americana singer Ayla Brown performing at the Support Site Central Park. Armed Forces Entertainment and Navy Entertainment have a lot of events heading our way so stay connected through Facebook.com/ MWRNaples or check with the ITT offices on base periodically to see what new shows are headed our way. Festa Americana is next weekend and we’ll have David Cook, American Idol winner from season 7, and a full day of events for everyone. I encourage everyone to take advantage of all these entertainment opportunities.
Independence Day will be celebrated at Carney Park July 5 from 1 to 11 p.m. with live entertainment, food and craft vendors, carnival rides, softball tournament, fireworks and more. The event is open and free to U.S. ID card holders, Local National employees and JFC Carney Park Privilege card holders (who can all sponsor up to 6 guests per ID card). JFC NATO ID card holders must pay a $5 entry fee and cannot sponsor guests. U.S. contractors must also pay a $5 entry fee and can sponsor up to 6 guests. Guest access passes are available for purchase online at www.mwritt.org and can be picked up at both ITT Offices, the Liberty Center, the Navy Outdoor Recreation Center and the Auto Wood Skills Center. Guest access passes will cost $5 and be available through July 3. Bus transportation is available from Support Site to Carney Park and return for U.S. ID card holders. Register online at www.mwritt.org or at either ITT Office, the Auto Wood Skills Center, the Navy Outdoor Recreation Center, or the Liberty Center by July 2. After registration deadline, patrons may ride on a space available basis, but seats are not guaranteed. Complete details are available at facebook.com/mwrnaples or www.mwritt.org or by calling DSN 626-7906 or 081-811-7906.
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Long-Term Parking Passes Required for All Vehicles Parked Over 96 Hours Community members wishing to park their vehicle on Capodichino or Support Site for longer than 96 hours need to contact Pass and ID office to receive a pass per NSA Naples Instruction 5560.8. The pass is required to be displayed in the vehicle’s dashboard during the entire duration. The long-term parking for Capodichino is on the top floor of the west parking garage near the front gate. Long-term parking for Support Site is located between the Lemon Lot and Security parking. Please contact either the Support Site (DSN 629-4264) or Capodichino (DSN 626-4955) Pass and ID offices for long-term parking pass requests.
NSA Naples Collecting Indoor Radon Level Detectors NSA Naples is currently collecting indoor radon gas detectors as part of an ongoing Navywide program, with Naples as the first Navy installation in Europe to conduct a comprehensive study on its current facilities. Radon detectors, called alpha-track detectors, are being collected in Navy facilities at Capodichino, Support Site, Gaeta, Carney Park, and Navy-managed buildings at JFC (Lago Patria). The detectors have been placed in all basements and ground level indoor spaces inhabited at least four hours daily over the last year. Navy facilities in Naples were last tested in 1991-1992; however, the base infrastructure has since changed necessitating completion of a new test. For U.S. Environmental Protection Agency information on radon, go to www.epa.gov/radon. For more info, call the Environmental Office at DSN: 626-6706 or 081-568-6706.
Required CDNS and WAAN Registration The Computer Desktop Notification System (CDNS) / Wide Area Alert Notification (WAAN) are emergency message systems used in our area. CDNS and WAAN registration is required for all military, civilian and contractor personnel with a OneNet user account. Personnel
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should register their office email address and phone number in the system, but can also include cellphones as well as contact information for family members. OneNet users can sign up by right-clicking the purple globe at the bottom right of the desktop task bar and selecting “Access Self Service” option. Personnel outside the OneNet system can send an email to the NSA Naples Emergency Dispatch Office at M-NA-NSAOPSEMDispatch-GS@eu.navy.mil. Family members must register through their sponsors.
Lead Drinking Water Testing NSA Naples is planning on conducting new testing for lead in drinking water at our schools, Child Development Centers, and youth and teen centers. In the U.S., EPA recommends, and the Navy requires, testing for lead in drinking water in schools and day care centers. NSA Naples will be taking a number of steps that include: testing drinking water for lead; disseminating test results to parents, students, staff and other interested stakeholders; and taking appropriate and necessary actions to correct any problems identified during testing. Once completed, the test results from these locations will be available in their offices during working hours, on the command webpage at www.cnic.navy.mil/Naples, and on the command Facebook page. Additional information about water quality resources can be found at: http://water.epa.gov/drink/info/lead/ schools_index.cfm.
MWR Capo FitZone Unmanned Fitness Registration In preparation of the Unmanned Fitness facility, registration forms are now available to pick up both at Capo FitZone and Support Site Fitness Forum for all authorized U.S. active-duty single service members. Registration forms can be turned in at both locations. The unmanned FitZone hours at Capo will be Monday- Friday from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m., Saturday from 4 p.m. to 8 a.m., and Sunday 1 p.m. to 5 a.m. For more information, please call Capo FitZone at DSN 626-4266.
June 27: Ayla Brown Concert at Support Site Central Park Country/Americana musician Ayla Brown is performing a free concert for the military community on Friday, June 27 at the Support Site Central Park. The Armed Forces Entertainment show begins at 6 p.m. and will include an autograph session with Ayla Brown following the concert. The concert is open to all ages and MWR Naples will have beverage sales at the event. For more information, please call DSN 626-4894 or 081-568-4894.
June 28: Navy Outdoor Recreation (NOR) Sea Kayaking Day Trip Navigate the open seas of the Mediterranean and paddle a comfortable recreation kayak along the beautiful Naples, Sorrento and Amalfi Coasts. The trip fee is $45 per person and includes guide, equipment and transportation. Participants must be at least 15 years old (youth 17 and younger must be accompanied by an adult). Previous kayaking experience in decked kayaks is required. For more information or to sign up, call the NOR at DSN 629-4947 or 081-811-4947.
June 28: Summer Volleyball Officials and Coaches Meeting Get paid to be an official for the Youth Sports summer volleyball league. All games are at the Support Site on Saturdays. Attend this clinic/meeting at the Support Site Fitness Forum conference room from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. to get more details. For questions, please call Youth Sports at DSN 629-4729 081-8114729.
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June 29: Chapel-hosted 5.1K Fun Prayer Walk, Run or Stroll The NSA Naples Religious Ministries Team will be hosting a 5.1K Fun Prayer Walk, Run or Stroll on Sunday, June 29 at 5 p.m. Participants should meet at the Support Site Chapel and are encouraged to bring a side dish as a barbecue, fruits and drinks will be provided. Canned goods and donations to Feds Feed Families will also be accepted. The entire event will be from 5 to 7 p.m. and is being held in the honor of Chaplain John Keith. All are welcome to attend. For more information, please contact the chapels at either DSN 629-4600 or 626-3539.
June 30: 2014 Sexual Orientation Quality and Pride Month Observance NSA Naples will observe Pride Month June 30 at noon in the Capo Theater. The event will feature guest speakers and multimedia presentations, and will conclude with a cake-cutting ceremony. Contact Lt. Liza Dougherty at DSN 626-5907 or elizabeth. dougherty@eu.navy.mil for more information.
July 1: Town Hall for Single and Unaccompanied Sailors Capt. Scott Gray, commanding officer of NSA Naples, will hold a Town Hall at the Support Site s
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Reel Times 2 Theater on Tuesday, July 1 at 4:30 p.m. for single and unaccompanied service members.
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During the month of July, Region is hosting an Energy Biggest Loser contest. Navy Installations region-wide will compete for $50,000 to be donated in support of base beautification projects. The winner will be the installation with the greatest decrease in energy consumption for the competition period, July 1-31. We can all become part of the solution and turn off unused lights and equipment, unplug chargers and devices when not in use, and keep doors and windows closed when the A/C is on. Simple acts save watts! Do your part and help NSA Naples win $50,000. Look for more energy saving tips on www.Facebook.com/NSA Naples and in the Panorama.
July 7: ShipShape Weight Management Program Begins U.S. Naval Hospital Naples will be hosting a new ShipShape Weight Management Program starting on Monday, July 7 at the Health Promotions conference room on Support Site from 3 to 4 p.m. The Capodichino program will start on Friday, July 11 at the Branch Clinic Dental conference room from noon to 1 p.m. Classes will be held weekly at the same time for both locations. For more information or to register for the program, please call USNH Naples Health Promotions at DSN 629-445 or 081-811-6445.
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Florence Opens New Modern Art Museum Florence opened its 20th Century Museum, the newest modern art museum. The museum is housed in an 800 square meter space in a former convent and hospital at Piazza Santa Maria Novella. The collection includes 300 paintings by famous Italian artists such as Giorgio de Chirico, Giorgio Morandi, Lucio Fontana and Carlo Carra’. The 20th century museum, along with a national photography museum and restoration to Florence’s basilica, represents the end of a long commitment with a Florence bank for the redevelopment of the piazza area, a project that cost over six million euros. This weekend the museum will offer free guided visits, family workshops and musical entertainment.
Vintage Sailing Boats Coming to Naples The Gulf of Naples will host “Le Vele d’Epoca”, the 11th exhibition of the vintage and classic sailing boats from July 2-6. The event will be included in the Panerai Classic Yachts Challenge, an international regatta circuit reserved to vintage and classic sailboats. The entire regatta will take place in the gulf, along the Lungomare of Naples. The program starts Wednesday, July 2 with the arrivals of participants from Italy, Ireland, Great Britain, Spain, France and the United States. The race starts July 3 at 11 a.m. The Italian navy will be present with some historical boats such as Caroly, Corsaro II, Stella Polare and with the Military Navy School boat Palinuro with students from the Military Navy School “Francesco Morisini,” in Venice. The event is free to attend.
Naples Mediterranean Pride Parade Tomorrow, June 28, Naples Mediterranean Pride starts at 3 p.m. with a parade including city officials and some Neapolitan celebrities. The parade starts from Piazza Dante and runs through the city center. Participants from around the world submitted photos via social networks, which will be broadcast on various platforms. The Mediterranean Pride of Naples event is
T HE I NSIDE P AGE … FOR FLEET AND FAMILY SUPPORT CENTER (FFSC) EVENTS, SEE PAGE 5.
July 1-31: Region’s ‘Energy Biggest Loser’ Competition
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organized by Coordinamento Campania Rainbow and the City of Naples. It is part of the larger pride wave, Italian National Pride Day, with events in various cities including Catania, Milan, Perugia, Bologna, Palermo and Venice.
Naples Mayor Mandates City Council to Record Gay Marriages The mayor of Naples made obligatory for his administration to record gay marriages of same-sex couples who married abroad. The first gay marriage will be registered at the city council on Monday. Two other couples are preparing to register their marriage in the near future. The mayor, Luigi de Magistris, said this event had not only a symbolic value, but also a legal one because it affirms the “the principle of equality in diversity, because diversity is an asset.” However, his decision was strongly criticized by Crescenzio Sepe, the archbishop of Naples who said that he doesn’t have anything against gay people, but he thinks that Naples has more urgent measures to implement. For the first time in Italy, despite same-sex civil unions not yet being allowed in the country, a court recognized a gay marriage and ordered the city council of Grosseto, in Tuscany to register the marriage of a gay couple who married in New York in 2012.
Bacoli to Hold Culinary Fair Bacoli will hold the first edition of culinary Phegrean tradition “Fiera del Sapore Flegreo di Bacoli” from June 27-29 from 7 p.m. to midnight in Piazza Alcide de Gasperi. This gastronomic event will involve restaurants, wineries and local activities with entertainment accompanied by musical and artistic events. The fair will allow visitors to enjoy the local traditional cuisine and admire the beautiful views of the area. During the fair, local craftsmen will sell their products from all over Southern Italy. Street artists, jugglers, stilt walkers, fire eaters, musicians and Neapolitan singers will gladden the event. Two choice of menus, terra or mare, will be offered in the three-day event.
NAPLES OVERSEAS SUPPORT CLUB (NOSC) is seeking a committed volunteer to serve as fundraising vice president for the 2014-15 board term. For a job description, go to www.noscitaly.com or email nosc1stvp@gmail.com. NAPLES HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETIC BOOSTER CLUB is looking for new board members. Consider offering your time to further the work of the Athletic Booster Club. The club is accepting nominations and applications for the 2014-15 Board. We will call for a membership-wide vote in May, with the new Board installed in June. The current board is working to have summer and fall kick off plans in place to ease the transition, as well as a healthy bank account to seed 2014-15 Wildcat Athletics. Job descriptions for president, vice president, treasurer, secretary, membership, Webmaster, publicity/marketing and spirit wear can be found at www.naplesboosterclub.com in the documents section. Please contact president@naplesboosterclub.com or membership@naplesboosterclub.com for more information. USO NAPLES is looking for outgoing and enthusiastic volunteers to join their committee to make a tangible difference in the community through events and special projects. If interested, please email Luisa Mazzella at luisa.mazzella@uso.it or call the USO Capodichino office at DSN 626-5713. NAVY BALL COMMITTEE 2014 is looking for new volunteers to help with fundraising events to support this year's Navy Birthday Ball. Everyone is welcome to participate. Events include cookouts, car washes, golf tournaments, assisting with bagging at the Navy Exchange and volunteering at the NOSC Thrift Store. If interested, please contact MM1 Rose at DSN 626-5303. ARGOSY UNIVERSITY is looking for participants to take part in an exploratory study on Military Vs. Civilian Leadership. Volunteers would take part in a one-hour interview detailing previous military leadership role(s) and your current civilian leadership role. If interested, please contact Lovell Jones at 340-959-1173 or lovell_jones318@yahoo.com. NAPLES AMERICAN RED CROSS (ARC) needs volunteers. If you are interested in volunteering or in taking a CPR/First Aid class, call 081-5684788 or 626-4788 for more information. You can also "like" our Facebook page American Red Cross Naples - to keep up with current opportunities. FLEET AND FAMILY SUPPORT CENTER is looking for volunteers to assist in the event of an emergency. Volunteers could be called upon if families are relocated to Support Site due to a natural disaster or similar emergency that exceeds what the FFSC staff can support. Volunteers may greet families, inquire about needs, organize supplies, complete paperwork, etc. Being on the list does not obligate anyone to a future event. If you are interested in volunteering for this, please call 081-811-6372 or email FFSCNSANaplesItaly@eu.navy.mil. CLUB BEYOND is searching for volunteers to serve as Adult Leaders. Leaders assist in planning, setup and conducting small group meetings with students in grades 7 through 12. Leadership training lasts a month. If interested, please contact Arturo Paulino at apaulino@clubbeyond.org for an appointment. NAVY-MARINE CORPS RELIEF SOCIETY OPERATION CLIP & SAVE (coupons): 081-568-3913. ANIMALS WITHOUT LIMITS (AWL) is searching for volunteers who want to help at our Animal Hospice in Lago Patria. We also need volunteers for different projects on the Support Site base. For more information, please contact us at awlrescueteam@gmail.com or director@animalswithoutlimits.com. THE AMERICAN SOCCER CLUB (ASC) OF NAPOLI is looking for qualified coaches. Those interested in coaching should e-mail doc@ascnapoli.com.
ONGOING/ON THE HORIZON NAVY LEAGUE NAPLES has three missions: to enhance the morale of active duty personnel and their families; to inform Congress and the American public on the importance of strong sea services; and to support youth through programs such as the Junior ROTC that expose young people to the values of our sea services. Personnel interested in joining or participating with the Navy League should contact Betty Reese at 081-526-8051. For more information, visit www.navyleague.org. THE NAPLES TOASTMASTERS CLUB provides materials and experience to improve competent communication and leadership skills. Meetings are at 6:30 p.m. on the first & third Tuesdays of the month at the Support Site Community Center. Guests are always welcome. For more information, visit www.naplestoastmasters.wix.com/toastmastersnaples or like us on Facebook "Toastmasters Naples Italy." NAPLES AREA FIRST CLASS PETTY OFFICERS ASSOCIATION is composed of members from different rates with one mission. As a service organization, we enhance community relations, promote awareness of our duties as Sailors, and fortify the professional and social welfare of our service members. We normally convene every other week alternating Tuesdays and Thursdays. Visit us and learn how you can participate and feel free to bring a friend! For more information, please contact YN1 Gordon at DSN: 626-7733. THE KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS, San Gennaro Council 14853 meets every third Sunday of the month at 12:30 p.m. in the Support Site chapel offices. For more information, email Robert Kenney at kofcnaples@gmail.com or visit our Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/groups/sangennaro14853/. CLUB BEYOND is a youth group run by Naval Support Activity Naples Religious Ministries. Club Beyond is open to children in grades 7 through 12, and meets Wednesdays at 5:30 p.m. in the Chapel Fellowship Hall at the Support Site. For more information, please contact Arturo at apaulino@clubbeyond.org.
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Gunner's Mate 3rd Class Regan N. Carter, assigned to the 6th Fleet command and control ship USS Mount Whitney (LCC20), performs maintenance on a 50-caliber machine gun during Baltic Operations (BALTOPS) 2014, June 7. Now in its 42nd year, BALTOPS is an annual, multinational exercise to enhance maritime capabilities and interoperability, and to support regional stability.(Photo by MC3 Luis R. Chavez Jr.)
A High-Caliber Sailor By MC3 Luis R. Chavez Jr., Navy Public Affairs Support Element - East Det. Europe
Firearms are a common piece of military equipment used across all nations. They come in all calibers and are used for training exercises and operational assignments. Aboard the 6th Fleet command and control ship USS Mount Whitney (LCC 20), the responsibility of maintaining these vital weapons reside with the Weapons division, which includes Gunner’s Mate 3rd Class Regan N. Carter. Carter, a native of Magnolia, Texas, left for boot camp in Great Lakes, Ill. as a seaman recruit, May 28, 2013. Following boot camp she went to “A” school where she graduated top of her class and was early promoted to seaman apprentice. Upon arrival to her first command, Mount Whitney, she again earned early promotion through the accelerated advancement program. “I didn’t want to be the person who would have to depend on my parents; I want to better myself, make something of myself,” said Carter. “I always told myself I would never join the Navy. However, after speaking to the recruiters from other branches, I decided the Navy was the best choice for me.” Carter performs maintenance on small-arms weapons and 50-caliber machine guns most days. Maintenance includes cleaning and conducting parts inspections to ensure nothing is corroded or broken. Carter also takes magazine temperatures to ensure the ammo is being stored at the correct temperature. Apart from daily maintenance, Carter is also one of several Sailors trained to man and fire the mounted weapons if needed.
“I’m from Texas; guns are a common thing there, so I don’t mind being around and working on them,” said Carter. “I’m the type of girl who doesn’t mind getting her hands dirty.” During Baltic Operations (BALTOPS) 2014, an annual multinational exercise in the Baltic Sea, the Secretary of the Navy (SECNAV) Ray Mabus visited the ship. In preparation for Mabus’ visit, Carter made sure these rugged tools of security were pristine and spotless, which included sanding and painting weapons and their mounts. “Even though the SECNAV’s visit involved lots of work and trying to make everything perfect; it was worth having him on the ship,” said Carter. “I even got to shake his hand and take a photo with him. It ended up being a great time; I mean not everyone gets to meet the SECNAV.” Carter is eligible to take the E-5 exam in September and says if she is able to make 2nd class, she plans on staying in the Navy a bit longer to capitalize on her success. If she continues a career in the military, Carter would like to go to Vertical Launching Systems (VLS) school, a secondary school for the gunner’s mate rate, or become an instructor in order to share her experiences. “The Navy has opened my eyes to a life I thought I would never have,” said Carter. “Things may be rough at times, but when it is I tell myself ‘don’t cry over spilled perfume, it isn’t worth it.’” “The Navy has given me the tools to succeed, such as education and friendships that could never be replaced,” said Carter. “I am extremely grateful for my family and my Navy family for all the support they have given me since the day I decided to join the military.”
Command Pass Coordinators - your Link to Live admin Support By MC3 Christopher Marshall, Navy Personnel Command Public Affairs
The Navy Standard Integrated Personnel System (NSIPS) is the Navy's single, fieldentry, electronic pay and personnel system for all active and Reserve Sailors, but when NSIPS can't provide the tools or answers needed, visit the command pass coordinator (CPC). "CPCs are the link that allows us to work more efficiently by letting the Personnel Support Detachments (PSD) be the back office service provider. Members can simply speak with their CPCs and let them be their representative to the PSD," said Ann Stewart, director, Pay and Personnel Management. "More and more customer service support will be offered through NSIPS, such as e-leave. Our goal is to be responsive to Sailors' needs, whether through self-service or the effective use of the partnership between the CPC and
PSD." MILPERSMAN article 1000-021 governs the Command Personnel/Pay Administrative Support System (PASS) Coordinator (CPC) program and includes information on minimum requirements for the appointment to CPC. To become a CPC you must be selected by the commanding officer and should be a Personnel Specialist 3rd Class, Yeoman 3rd Class, Navy Counselor 2nd Class or higher; an E-5 or higher with a minimum of four years of service, or a GS-5 or higher civilian employee. In addition the candidate must complete CPC training as well as familiarization with the PSD/CSD before assignment as a CPC to ensure duties and responsibilities, methods of communication available, and overall CPC expectations are clearly defined and explained. For additional resources for CPCs, visit www.npc.navy.mil/support/paypers/cpcre-
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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.
USS Taylor (FFG 50) pulls into the port of Gaeta, June 22, for a scheduled port visit while Harbor Security Boat 201 provides security. Sailors from Taylor visited the island of Capri, participated in a community relations project and traveled throughout the area during their five-day visit. (Photo by MA1 David W. Brockmeyer)
NEXCOM Gives $51.9 Million to MWR By Kristine M. Sturkie, Navy Exchange Service Command Public Affairs The Navy Exchange Service Command (NEXCOM) announced June 18 that its fiscal year 2013 audited financial report showed a $51.9 million contribution to Navy Morale, Welfare and Recreation (MWR). "In addition to providing our customers with quality goods and services at a savings, NEXCOM's mission is also to support Navy quality of life programs by contributing 70 percent of our profits each year," said retired Rear Adm. Robert J. Bianchi, chief executive officer at NEXCOM. "This year we gave Navy MWR $51.9 million from our 2013 sales. So, in addition to saving our customers money when they shop at the NEX, the money they spend also ultimately supports their own quality of life." Navy MWR uses the dividends from the NEX in a variety of ways. Installations receive part of the funds
for specific installation level MWR efforts. The remaining funds are used for MWR capital projects to improve facilities. "Navy MWR provides world-class programs for Sailors as well as all other service members and their family members, whether stationed ashore or deployed," said Edward J. Cannon, director, Commander, Navy Installations Command, Fleet and Family Readiness. “We are able to construct and repair many of our golf, bowling, youth, and food & beverage facilities because of the significant contribution provided by the annual NEX dividend. These Sailor-generated dollars allow us to build and operate outstanding recreation facilities throughout the Navy and thereby enhance the common thread of 'Service to the Fleet' from MWR in partnership with NEX.” NEXCOM operates on the retail fiscal year calendar, which in 2013 was February 2, 2013 - February 1, 2014.
FFSC Tip of the Week: Social Media and Families From the Fleet and Family Support Center
With summer break underway, you might find it challenging to keep your children occupied. There's always the temptation of letting technology filled the void, but technology isn't the best babysitter. Kids' online usage increases over the summer and so does the concern of cyberthreats. Parents play an integral role in their children's digital lives. It's never too early or too late to establish media guidelines for your family. Use the below tips to start a conversation with your kids about how to safely surf the internet. • More children between the ages of two and five know how to operate a smartphone application than know how to tie their shoes. To teach smart media habits, use media devices together and talk about what
you see, hear, and read. • If you wouldn't let children have an unsupervised play date, they aren't ready to be online by themselves. The skills they bring to the online world are the same ones they have in real life. Remind your younger children that online rules of conducts are the same as real life rules: if it's not okay to say to someone's face, it's not okay in cyberspace. • Even if you choose to use an internet filter, help kids find positive and safe sites online. There are many websites designed specifically for school-age children that incorporate strong safety features in order to facilitate safe play free from inappropriate content or contact. Ensure that any social media sites your school-age children does frequent offer flexible parental controls that allow you to set limits on whom they contact and when.
• June 30, Federal Employment Process, 1 to 4 p.m., Support Site FFSC • June 30: Easy Italian, 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Support Site FFSC – Capo Fellowship Hall (4 Sessions) • July 2, Choices: Managing Your Mood, 2 to 4 p.m., Support Site FFSC • July 9, Choices: Managing Your Mood, 2 to 4 p.m., Support Site FFSC • July 9, TAP Capstone, 9 a.m. to noon, Support Site FFSC • July 10, Teen Cooking Class, 1 to 3 p.m., Support Site FFSC • July 10, Smooth Move, 8 a.m. to noon, All non-Navy personnel may arrive at 9:30 a.m. Call for details. Registration Required. Support Site FFSC • July 10, Resume Writing, 1 to 3 p.m., Support Site FFSC. • July 11, Explore Naples: Fuorigrotta Market and Fairgrounds, 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., (Leaves from Capo – Meeting point is at McDonald’s Café next to Naples airport) • July 11, Legal Assistance, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., (appointments only), Support Site FFSC • July 14 – 18 Transition GPS Workshop: Pre-Separation, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Support Site FFSC • July 14, Cultural Tips, Mon, 9 to 10 a.m., TLA Coffee shop
Energy Conservation Energy Biggest Loser Competition From the NSA Naples Energy Management Team
Region Europe, Africa, Southwest Asia is sponsoring an Energy Biggest Loser competition for installations in the month of July and we’re all competing for a prize of $50,000. The winner will be the installation with the greatest decrease in energy consumption for the month. The competition begins July 1 and ends July 31. Electrical readings will be taken at the beginning of the month and at the end of the month using the Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) system, which was installed earlier this year. The readings and updates will be made available to the public via articles in this Energy Corner and through www.Facebook.com/NSANaples. The winning installation will be announced Aug. 5. If you have any suggestions on how to reduce energy and help get ahead in the competition, please contact your installation’s energy office at DSN 626-1895 or 626-4027. The competition begins on Tuesday, so start preparing by turning lights off when not in use and ensuring you pass the word about turning computer monitors and printers off when not in use. Take a look around your buildings and help us come away with the $50,000.
Crime Report for June 11 - June 24 From the NSA Naples Command Investigative Division and NCIS
In the event of an emergency or to report a crime, please call the Emergency Dispatch Center at 081-568-4911 or 5911. (On-Base Dial 9-1-1)
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Ships from various nations in the Baltic region and the U.S. 6th Fleet command and control ship USS Mount Whitney begin the underway phase of Baltic Operations 2014, June 9. Baltic Operations is an annual, multinational exercise to enhance maritime capabilities and interoperability, and to support regional stability. (Photo by MC3 Luis R. Chavez Jr.)
BALTOPS 2014 Comes to a Close in Germany By MC1 Adam C. Stapleton, U.S. 6th Fleet Public Affairs
Forces participating in Baltic Operations (BALTOPS) 2014, including the U.S. 6th Fleet command and control ship, USS Mount Whitney (LCC20), arrived in Kiel, Germany, June 20 after the successful completion of BALTOPS 2014. "Coming together for BALTOPS was like climbing a mountain, we have come to the top and planted the BALTOPS flag," said Brig. Gen. Ola Truedsson, BALTOPS deputy commander, speaking to the task force staff just prior to pulling into port. BALTOPS is an annual, multinational exercise to enhance maritime capabilities, interoperability and support regional stability. This year's BALTOPS, the 42nd since 1971's inaugural exercise, saw the participation of naval forces from 14 countries including Belgium, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Georgia, Germany, Latvia, Lithuania, The Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Sweden, the United Kingdom, the United States and NATO. "What I can remember of previous exercises is that it was never as big and as impressive as it is now," said Royal Netherlands
Lt. Cmdr. William Navy Vandergeest, current operations planner for BALTOPS 2014. Vandergeest would know, as this is marked the fourth time he has participated in the exercise. "Working in an exercise with so many ships from different nations - I wrote to my wife the other day and told her, 'you know this is probably my professional highlight'," said Vandergeest. Planning the largest naval exercise in the Baltic region began in September of last year, leading up to the official kick off in Karlskrona, Sweden; where, following a face-to-face pre mission brief, participating navies set sail for nearly two weeks of interoperability training. Serialized exercise evolutions culminated with the final tactical exercise during which the group divided into opposing forces to test collaborative responses in key areas such as command and control, tactical maneuvering, and rules of engagement. "It was a busy two weeks. We conducted practice boardings of cooperative merchant shipping with teams from 4 nations. We exercised cooperative air defense against, and with, land based tactical aircraft from the air forces of 3 nations. We came together in
coordinated anti-submarine warfare with U.S. and partner ships, submarines, helicopters and maritime patrol aircraft. We conducted a mine detonation demonstration to drive home the importance of mine warfare. Finally, we executed two days of tactical integration in a fictional scenario," said Commander of BALTOPS 2014 Rear Adm. Rick Snyder. Vice Adm. Phil Davidson, 6th fleet commander, called BALTOPS 2014 a complete success and stressed the importance of the annual exercise. "This year's exercise was dynamic and challenging, including a full spectrum of operations - and it was designed to ensure that, as allies and partners, we are prepared to respond where it matters, when it matters. And it matters here in the Baltic," said Davidson. Although the at sea portion of the exercise concluded with the force's arrival in Kiel, exercise participants will convene for a Post-Sail conference upon arrival. This final event provides an opportunity for planners and participants to collect feedback that will ensure continued success of the largest, multinational naval exercise in the Baltic region.
5 things you need to Know: Career Viewpoint Survey and Studies Goes Live July 1 From Chief of Naval Personnel Public Affairs
The Career Viewpoint Survey and Studies (CVSS), a new career retention survey, will go live July 1. The survey will allow Sailors to provide feedback to Navy leadership to help understand why and how Sailors make career decisions and to evaluate the effectiveness of Navy policies. Here are five things Sailors need to know about the surveys: 1. Surveys are voluntary and completely confidential. 2. Surveys are web-based. Sailors are prompted within their Navy Standard Integrated Personnel System (NSIPS) Electronic Service Record (ESR) account and by email notification that includes a link to an awaiting survey within their ESR self-service account. NSIPS ESR self-service accounts can be created at https:// NSIPS.nmci.navy.mil. Note - it is recommended that commands verify that their
Sailors' NSIPS ESR accounts contain a current official email address during the checkin process. 3. Sailors will be asked to participate in milestone surveys at the following points in their active duty service: Enlisted: At 18 months prior to Soft End Active Duty Obligated Service (SEAOS) Officers: O1-O3: At 15 months prior to Minimum Service Requirement (MSR) or 15 months prior to Projected Rotation Date (PRD) if MSR has expired. O4-O10 and WO1-WO5: At 15 months prior to Projected Rotation Date (PRD). 4. Exit surveys are conducted six months before an Estimated Date of Loss to the Navy (EDLN) or if there is no EDLN, the exit survey will be available as a selfrequested survey within a member's ESR. 5. The Carr Viewpoint Reserve survey will be released later.
Capt. Matthew W. Pommer Jr. departs the U.S. Naval Hospital Naples change of command ceremony through sideboys after Capt. Barth E. Merrill took command, June 18. During the ceremony Pommer Jr. was presented with the Legion of Merit in recognition of his accomplishments in command. (Photo by MC3 Luis R. Chavez Jr.)
"Thank you to the crew of this hospital for staying focused on delivering safe, high-quality patient care," said Pommer Jr., whose next assignment is in Norfolk as chief of staff for Navy Medicine East. Merrill, who brings a wealth of experience from a variety of previous assignments, became the 21st commanding officer of U.S. Naval Hospital Naples during the ceremony. "We focus on the patients, we take care of patients; that’s our top priority and it is an honor and a privilege to do that,” said Merrill. Merrill, a native of Washington state, graduated from Pacific Lutheran University prior to joining the Navy in 1987. After receiving his commission, Merrill began his medical education at the Uniformed Services University of Health Sciences and completed a Family Practice internship at Naval Hospital Pensacola. He was awarded his Naval Flight Surgeon wings after completing a flight surgery tour while deployed with the Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron 266. In 1995, Merrill was chosen as the Navy’s top operational Flight Surgeon. Merrill’s first Family Practice tour was at Naval Hospital Roosevelt Roads, Puerto Rico, where he served in a variety of capacities before taking a position in Washington, D.C. as the Aide to the Surgeon General of the Navy. In 2001, he returned to Washington state, where he joined the academic staff of Naval Hospital Bremerton. He has also served on the USS John C. Stennis (CVN-74), with the U.S. Army as a mentor to the Afghan National Police, and as the executive officer of U.S. Naval Hospital Guantanamo Bay. Most recently, Merrill served as the commander of Task Force Medical South and commanding officer of the NATO Role 3 Multinational Medical Unit in Kandahar, Afghanistan. Merrill takes over a naval hospital with rich history and tradition. U.S. Naval Hospital Naples is located north of the city of Naples in Gricignano di Aversa. The hospital is contrasted by the ever-present gaze of an ancient, natural wonder: Mount Vesuvius. The hospital serves a diverse population of active duty, family members, NATO members, retirees and other beneficiaries based on international collaborations and the status of forces agreement. U.S. Naval Hospital Naples is comprised of the main hospital in Gricignano, Branch Health Clinic Capodichino, and a detachment at Landstuhl Regional Medical Center, Landstuhl, Germany.
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Public Works Department Naples Hosts Safety Forum By MC2 Eva-Marie Ramsaran, Naval Facilities Engineering Command – Europe, Africa, Southwest Asia Public Affairs
Personnel assigned to Public Works Department (PWD) Naples hosted a safety forum on board Naval Support Activity (NSA) Naples, June 5. All local Italian contractors with active Navy construction, repair or service contracts were invited to attend the forum to discuss their internal safety management practices and share lessons learned from their ongoing or completed projects; in an effort to collectively reinvigorate the contractor community’s focus on jobsite safety. “Safety and health come first on our job sites; we want to ensure everyone goes home at the end of the day in the same condition as when they arrived that morning,” said Cmdr. Scott King, PWD Naples public works officer. “NSA Naples has an outstanding safety record thanks to the tremendous efforts of our contractors. Building on that success is a top priority.” Hull Maintenance Technician 1st Class Justin Beckett, PWD Naples safety officer, led the forum and discussed topics such as the safety hierarchy, tools for safety enforcement, written contract documents and clauses, accident prevention plans and more. Some of the written contract documents and clauses state that each employee is responsible for complying with all safety requirements, wearing safety equipment, reporting unsafe conditions or activities, preventing avoidable accidents, and working in a safe manner. No person shall be required or instructed to work in surroundings or under conditions that are unsafe or dangerous to his or her health. Contractors shall create and maintain a safety and health bulletin board in clear view of workers. “Safety in the workplace ensures we maintain good work performance and good quality,” said Beckett. “The key takeaway of this forum is to be able to challenge their workforce on the job sites and make sure they go home safely.” During the group discussion portion, many of the contractors discussed the importance of communication to their workforce, regular training for required personal protective equipment, weekly safety meetings and filing mishaps. King stated that local Italian contractors working for Naval Facilities Engineering Command aboard NSA Naples have reached a milestone of 686 days without a mishap or incident. As a token of recognition for superior safety performance during recently completed contracts, King presented Safety through Awards and Recognition (STAR) Program Award to representatives of JV SKE/Vittadello, Cooperativa Muratori E Cementisti (C.M.C.), La Termica SRL, LOTOS SRL, and COSAP. Other forum attendees were MATI-SUD, CCC and NBOS. “Our Safety Program needs to be collaborative in order to be successful,” said King. “Lessons are being learned every day on our work-sites. The more we share across the contractor community, the greater chance we’ll have at maintaining a strong culture of safety and minimizing risk to our workforce.”
reserve affiliation an option to Stay navy From Navy Personnel Command, Public Affairs
Sailors interested in change, but who want to stay Navy may be interested in the flexibility and continued benefits that come with Reserve affiliation. The Career Navigator offers a streamlined process for Sailors who are interested in pursuing Reserve Component (RC) opportunities. "There are a few different reserve opportunities available for Sailors," said Lt. Cmdr. Jenni Reid, Selected Reserve enlisted community manager (ECM). The Selected Reserve (SELRES) consists of drilling reservists and units. These designated Reservists are available for recall to active duty status and they serve as the Navy's primary source of immediate manpower. SELRES typically fulfill the traditional service commitment of one weekend a month and two weeks a year. These reservists receive many of the same benefits and may perform many of the same duties as their active duty counterparts. Full-Time Support (FTS) Reservists perform active-duty services relating to the training and management of the Navy Reserve program. They may be assigned to shore activities and commands or operational units. FTS personnel receive the same pay, allowances and benefits as active-duty members. Individual Ready Reserve (IRR) offers Sailors some reserve affiliation perks without the SELRES drill requirements. Sailors in the IRR have to maintain mobilization readiness and must keep the Navy informed of any address changes or conditions that may affect their readiness. "Your Career Counselor can assist you with an application to transition to the RC via Career Navigator. If you receive a SELRES quota, you must select a drill site from the Career Management System/Interactive Detailing," said Reid. "For Sailors interested in FTS opportunities, contact the active duty ECM responsible for the rating for which you have interest. Active-duty ECMs manage both Active Component and the corresponding FTS rate." For more information, talk to your command career counselor or visit the Selected Reserve community page at www.public.navy.mil/bupers-npc/enlisted/community/selres/ pages/default2.aspx.
Electronics Technician 1st Class Steven Lamont begins repairs on a high frequency transmitter during Baltic Operations (BALTOPS) 2014, June 15. Petty Officer Lamont is one of several reservists currently assigned to Mount Whitney. Now in its 42nd year, BALTOPS is an annual multinational exercise with the goal of enhancing maritime capabilities, interoperability and supporting regional stability. (Photo by MC1 Adam C. Stapleton)
Baltic operations 2014 - ‘it’s the differences that Make us Great’ By MC1 Adam C. Stapleton
Several U.S. Navy Reservists got underway onboard 6th Fleet’s flagship USS Mount Whitney (LCC20) to conduct Baltic Operations (BALTOPS) 2014, a multinational maritime exercise that took place June 6 -21. For three reservists in particular, Cmdr. William “Russ” Lewis, Electronics Technician 1st Class Steven Lamont and Lt. Don Collins, the experience of serving their annual training (AT) duty during BALTOPS 2014 proved a unique and rewarding experience. It was the second BALTOPS exercise that Lewis, an experienced submariner, had participated in. His first was in 2012 where he served in the Civil Military Affairs directorate for Strike Force NATO. “Every job is unique,” said Lewis, a Navy Reservist from Chattanooga, Tenn., who was the Submarine Syndicate Lead for BALTOPS 2014. “You need to be flexible and figure out where you can be of the most benefit to that operation.” Lewis served as the liaison to the German Submarine Operations Authority to manage the undersea warfare aspect of the exercise to help ensure 22 safe and effective training evolutions were conducted. “As a sub syndicate lead I’m kind of in a planning role; it’s all about water space management,” said Lewis. Training events span across the full range of capabilities beginning with familiarization serials before graduating to more complex maneuvers that involve undersea, surface and air assets practicing location techniques, sonar buoy drops and acquiring targeting solutions. Behind the scenes, ensuring successful training evolutions were supported by steady communications was Electronics Technician 1st Class Steven Lamont, who served as a High Frequency Transmitter expert for BALTOPS 2014. For Lamont, the exercise was a novel experience. “This is my first time serving aboard a ship,” said Lamont, a reservist from Greenville, S.C., whose Navy career spans 16 years. “Overall the experience of seeing other countries, seeing other ships, pulling up beside them has been great.” Lamont, like Lewis, achieved success by remaining flexible. “When I first arrived on board, I wasn’t really sure where I would be working or what I would be doing … it wasn’t long before I learned exactly where I was needed and started putting my skills to good use,” said Lamont, who works to repair high frequency (HF) transmitters to aid in ship-to-ship communications with the 30
naval vessels participating in BALTOPS. “We’re working on the HF transmitters that are being used by the different countries involved to stay connected to each other,” said Lamont. “I’ve been having a good time jumping in and seeing what I can fix while we’re here.” Lamont is not the only Reservist who was exposed to shipboard life for the first time. “The biggest thing for me was the opportunity to get on a ship,” said Lt. Don Collins of Knoxville, Tenn., who serves as Assistant Communications Officer for the exercise. “In my entire naval career, I have yet to be on a ship until now. I’ve wanted the chance to serve on Mount Whitney specifically, so I jumped at the opportunity to finally do that.” The force for BALTOPS 2014 consisted of surface, subsurface and aviation assets from 14 nations that trained together to enhance interoperability and collective capabilities. Collins said it was the differences among the force that made it great. “It is nice to be part of the differences,” said Collins. “Active and Reserve, 14 different nations, different specialties – we all bring a unique element to the table. It is our differences that foster a new way of doing things; it’s the differences that make us great.” “When I go on an exercise, I’m all Navy —24 hours a day— whatever it takes,” said Lewis. The three also agreed that part of every Reservist’s duty while serving their AT is representing the Reserves. “I think every time we go on orders, we’re a walking advertisement … I introduce myself as a Reservist; I’m proud of that,” said Lewis. Not far from a whiteboard where Lamont drafted a to-do list and was leading the repair of several radios and parts, Lamont echoed Lewis’ sentiments and made it a point to showcase leadership and Navy values to junior enlisted active-duty Sailors he served with aboard Mount Whitney. “If you keep a positive attitude and do a good job, it’ll be noticed,” said Lamont. The good jobs—the differences—do get noticed and are a welcome asset. “Reservists fill in gaps of expertise that are not organic to the staff,” said active duty Capt. Kirk Weatherly, BALTOPS 2014 joint operations center director. “We wouldn’t have wanted to execute BALTOPS without their assistance.” Now in its 42nd year, BALTOPS is an annual, multinational exercise with the goal of enhancing maritime capabilities across the full spectrum of military operations to support stability in the Baltic Sea. For more information on BALTOPS 2014 visit www.navy.mil/ local/naveur/.
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Children learn how to float in water from lifeguards at the Support Site swimming pool, June 20, during an attempt to break the Guinness World Record for the World's Largest Swim Lesson. More than 70 children participated in the Guinness World Record attempt that took place simultaneously in 10 countries and over 30 U.S. states and territories. (Photos by MC3 Robert S. Price)
It’s All About Sink or Swim: A Guinness World Record Attempt By MC3 Robert S. Price Navy Public Affairs Support Element – East Detachment Europe
More than 70 children gathered at the Support Site swimming pool on Naval Support Activity (NSA) Naples to participate in The World’s Largest Swim Lesson (WLSL) with thousands of others around the globe in attempt to break a Guinness World Record, June 20. The WLSL was designed to be the largest simultaneous swimming lesson conducted worldwide to help spread the word that ‘Swimming Lessons Save Lives.’ The WLSL was comprised of water safety and training organizations to raise awareness to teach children to swim to prevent drownings. “Swimming lessons do save lives,” said Deborah Moors, Morale, Welfare and Recreation (MWR) Aquatics director. “Drowning is the leading cause of death for children age one-to-four and the second leading cause of death for children age one-to-14.” The hot summer day at the swimming pool was perfect for the participating children; everyone was ready to get their faces wet with a confidence builder that had them blowing bubbles. Twelve lifeguards had jumped in to help teach techniques that included proper pool entry, how to float on their back, dive for rings and bob to safety. “We are trying to beat last year’s record of over 30,000 partici-
Children gain confidence in the water by learning how to "Blow Bubbles" from their lifeguard the Support Site swimming pool, June 20, during an attempt to break the Guinness World Record for the World's Largest Swim Lesson.
pants,” said Moors. ”We are hoping for 40,000 participants worldwide.” Catherine Hayres attended the event with her daughter Natasha. “Natasha loved to swim already and thought it would be fun to help set a record around the world with other people in the pool,” Hayres said. “It sounded very exciting.” Moors said this is one event in a series that is used to promote water safety, fitness, and fun for the family during the summer season. MWR Aquatics promoted water safety with an outreach event for more than 800 children at Naples Elementary School (NES) in May before the swimming season started. The program taught kindergarten to sixth grade
children about dangers within bodies of water and promoted healthy and safe swimming patterns. “We held the Summer Safety Splash Bash with MWR Child Youth Programs via a grant from the Michael Phelps Organization,” said Moors. “People could learn not just how to stay safe in the water, but how to stay hydrated, how to reduce the risk of skin cancer, and how to keep yourself safe in the sun and in the water.” Anyone seeking swim lessons may attend classes at the Support Site or Carney Park pool. Private lessons may be requested at the Support Site and group lessons are offered at both locations. Lead lifeguards working the front desk at either location can answer questions.
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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 081-568-4639 for more information.
In the event of an emergency or to report a crime, please call the Emergency Dispatch Center at 081-568-4911 or 5911. (On-Base Dial 9-1-1)
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M ORE I NSIDE P AGE … ONGOING/ON THE HORIZON continued PROTESTANT WOMEN OF THE CHAPEL (PWOC) meet every Tuesday from 9 a.m. until 11:30 a.m. in the Fellowship Hall for worship and bible Study. Stay up-to-date with current events at our Facebook page PWOC Naples or contact us at pwocparticipation@gmail.com to be on our email distribution. THE NAPLES CHRISTIAN HOMESCHOOL ASSOCIATION meets every month to support families who have chosen to educate their own children. We offer weekly park/pool days, a mom's night out and field trips to explore Bella Napoli and beyond. Interested? Considering homeschooling? For more information, please contact Tirzah Aiken at tirzahaiken@gmail.com. USNH NAPLES OFFERS TOBACCO CESSATION COUNSELING. Tired of being controlled by tobacco? We can help you quit! Individual sessions are available to active duty members and their dependents in the Health Promotions department at U.S. Naval Hospital Naples. To make an appointment, please call DSN 629-6445 or 081-811-6445, or email napleshealthpromotions@med.navy.mil. For more information, visit us at the hospital's Public Health front desk, located in the main Atrium on the 1st floor. BOY SCOUT TROOP 007 holds troop meetings every Monday from 6:30 to 8 p.m. in the Support Site Community Center. E-mail the Scoutmaster at 007troop@gmail.com or visit the website at sites.google.com/site/boyscouttroop007naples. ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS hosts English-speaking AA meetings on and off base in the Naples area. For more information, please call 339-267-7075 or visit www.alcoholics-anonymous.eu/countries/italy.htm. NATO LIONS RUGBY CLUB is looking for new players. All abilities wanted. Practice is held every Wednesday at Carney Park at 5:45 p.m. Show up with shoes, shorts and a mouth guard. Training and development will be provided. If you have any questions, email Mark Woodall or co-manager Andrew Bohnsack at markwoodall82@hotmail.co.uk or andrew.bohnsack@gmail.com. NAPLES OFFICIALS ASSOCIATION NEEDS REFEREES Anyone interested should contact Nigel Alexander at 081-721-5413 or 346-6803282 or by e-mail to nalexander@afsouth.nato.int. HARRY S. TRUMAN LODGE No. 649 meets 6:30 p.m. every 2nd and 4th Friday of the month at 6:30 p.m. FMI, contact Kevin Baker at 338-479-7023 or hst649sec@yahoo.com, or visit http://groups.yahoo.com/ group/HST649. WOMEN, INFANTS, CHILDREN (WIC) OVERSEAS PROGRAM is offered at NSA Naples. Women who are pregnant, breastfeeding, postpartum or have an infant or child under the age of five may qualify for the program. WIC Overseas is a nutrition education program that provides nutritious supplemental foods. Contact WIC Overseas at 081-811-4962. THE NAPLES AREA SECOND CLASS PETTY OFFICERS ASSOCIATION meets twice a month to discuss upcoming community outreach opportunities and charity events. For more information, contact MA2 Aaron Kurschner at DSN 626-2871 or ABH2 Brent Paucke at DSN 6265382. NAPOLI NATION FAN CLUB is a group that helps community members attend SSC Napoli soccer games, promotes intercultural relations and provides SSC Napoli information to the community. Membership benefits include SSC Napoli gear, discounted tickets and entry to Napoli Nation functions. FMI, visit www.facebook.com/groups/USASSCNapoli. SEVENTH DAY ADVENTIST WORSHIP SERVICE takes place Saturdays at Support Site Chapel from 9 a.m. to noon. The schedule is: Sabbath School lessons, 9:30 to 10:45 a.m.; songs and praise, 10:45 to 11 a.m.; Divine Service, 11 a.m. to noon. For more information, please contact Paolo Fleurant at 328-194-6897 or naplesadventistsgroup@yahoo.com. CONNECT THE TOTS CLUB unites families with children from newborn to pre-school age within the Naples military community. Club events include monthly coffee mornings and birthday parties, weekly playgroups, craft activities and more. For more information, visit www.meetup.com/ Connect-the-Tots-Club. CATHOLIC WOMEN OF THE CHAPEL meets monthly in the Support Site Fellowship Hall for prayer, fellowship, and learning. Child care provided. We also meet Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m. for Rosary and Thursdays at 9:30 a.m. for bible study. For more information, e-mail cwocnaples@gmail.com or check out our Facebook page: Catholic Women of the Chapel - NSA Naples, Italy. PUBLIC SPEAKING WITH TOASTMASTERS The Naples Toastmasters Club meets the first and third Tuesdays of every month. Meetings are held at the Support Site Community Center at 6:30 p.m. FMI, contact the Toastmasters president at 342-010-6263. GAETA/NAPLES AREA GIRL SCOUTS Now accepting registration for the 2012-13 school year. We are still in need of leaders and co-leaders. Training and support provided. FMI, contact naplesgs@yahoo.com. FILIPINO-AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF NAPLES, ITALY meets at noon the first Sunday of every month at the Support Site Fellowship Hall. For more information, contact Ron Nacianceno at 081-568-1746 or 335-7604446. Also check out the group’s Facebook page, Fil-Am Naples. THE U.S. MILITARY RETIREE ASSOCIATION OF SOUTHERN ITALY (USMRA-SI) is the only association in Southern Italy representing the interests of U.S. retired military personnel and their survivors. If you are not a member and are eligible, please join the USMRA-SI at usmrasi.tripod.com. Point of contact: Wylie Miller, 329-208-7315. MEDITATION SITTING GROUP is held from 6:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. every Monday at the side chapel at the Support Site. Newcomers should stop by from 6 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Participation is free. FMI, e-mail Laura Hitchcock at laura.poodle@ gmail.com. REGISTER FOR GRADUATE DEGREE ON-SITE PROGRAMS The University of Oklahoma offers the Master of Human Relations on-site graduate degree program. Courses meet in a series of four evenings and one weekend. For more information, contact the OU office at DSN: 626-6672 or visit the office at Capodichino in the Admin II building. REGISTER FOR ON-SITE UNDERGRADUATE CLASSES Visit the colleges for more information about what classes and programs are offered. UMUC Maryland can be reached at 081-568-6673/74/75; Central Texas College is at 081-568-6761. LATINOS UNIDOS WELCOMES NEW MEMBERS Meetings are at 2 p.m. the first Sunday of every month at the Support Site park. For more info, contact Michael Cortez, Michael.cortez@eu.navy.mil, 334-6771-0327, or Gabriel Sermeno, Gabriel.sermeno@eu.navy.mil, 081-811-5554. CALLING ALL NAPLES NURSES! Please consider joining the Naples Area Nurses Association (NANA). NANA is an organization of nurses that work together to fundraise, participate in social events, and provide support throughout the U.S. Naval Hospital Naples and NSA Naples community. FMI, contact Lt. Shelley Beltz at shelley.beltz @med.navy.mil or Lt. Jenny Paul at jenny.paul@med.navy.mil. SURE START is a unique program committed to providing the highest quality of education for command-sponsored children of enlisted personnel (priority to E1-E4) who are 4 years old by Sept. 1. FMI, call Karen Rodrigues at 081-811-4682 or the school at 081-811-4037. SECURITY NOTE: All DoD military or civilian personnel hosting an event off base must complete a Special Event Force Protection Plan (SEFPP) 45 days in advance, regardless of organization, if the event will involve 50 or more personnel, include distinguished visitors or involve personnel wearing uniforms. FMI, contact the AT/FP Division at 081-568-5525 or visit the divi-
Friday, June 27 4:30 p.m.Transformers: Age of Extinction, PG-13 (3D) Premiere Showing 5 p.m. Maleficent, PG 7:45 p.m.Transformers: Age of Extinction, PG-13, 8:30 p.m.Transformers: Age of Extinction, PG-13 (3D) Saturday, June 28 Transformers: Age of Extinction, PG-13 (3D) 4 p.m. Maleficent, PG 6 p.m. How to Train Your Dragon 2, PG 7 p.m. Transformers: Age of Extinction, PG-13 8:30 p.m.A Million Ways to die in the West, R, Premiere Showing
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Sunday, June 29 3 p.m. Transformers: Age of Extinction, PG-13 4 p.m. How to Train Your Dragon 2, PG 6:45 p.m.Transformers: Age of Extinction, PG-13 (3D) 7 p.m. A Million Ways to die in the West, R
Monday, June 30 Closed, No Movies
Upcoming USO Tours Capodichino Office 081-568-5713 Support Site Office 081-811-4903 www.uso.it
Tuesday, July 1 Closed, No Movies
TOURS OPEN TO BOTH U.S. MILITARy AND NATO I.D. CARD HOLDERS
Wednesday, July 2 4:30 p.m.Blended, PG-13 6 p.m. Transformers: Age of Extinction, PG-13 7 p.m. Neighbors, R, Last Showing Thursday, July 3 4:30 p.m.Maleficent, PG 6 p.m. Transformers: Age of Extinction, PG-13 (3D) 7 p.m. A Million Ways to die in the West, R Friday, July 4, Holiday Hours 3 p.m. Earth to Echo, PG, Premiere Showing 4 p.m. How to Train Your Dragon 2, PG 5 p.m. Transformers: Age of Extinction, PG-13 7:30 p.m.A Million Ways to die in the West, R 8:30 p.m.22 Jump Street, R, Premiere Showing
Movie Descriptions RANSFORMERS: AGE OF EXTINCTION, PG13, Cast: Mark Wahlberg, Brenton Thwaites, Nicola Peltz, Stanley Tucci, Jack Reynor. Action/Adventure, 157 min. As humanity picks up the pieces, following the conclusion of "Transformers: Dark of the Moon," Autobots and Decepticons have all but vanished from the face of the planet. However, a group of powerful, ingenious businessman and scientists attempt to learn from past Transformer incursions and push the boundaries of technology beyond what they can control - all while an ancient, powerful Transformer menace sets Earth in his cross-hairs.
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MILLION WAYS TO DIE IN THE WEST, R, Cast: Amanda Seyfried, Liam Neeson, Charlize Theron, Seth MacFarlane, Giovanni Ribisi. Comedy, 116 min. After cowardly Albert backs out of a gunfight because he's never fired his gun, his fickle girlfriend leaves him for another man -- the proprietor of the town's foremost moustache emporium. When he accidentally saves the life of a mysterious and beautiful woman, she helps him find his courage and learn to stand up for himself. But when her husband, a notorious outlaw, arrives seeking revenge the sheep farmer must triumph over all of the hilariously awful dangers of the old west in order to save her
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ERSEY BOYS, R, Cast: Christopher Walken, Vincent Piazza, Freya Tingley, Francesca Eastwood, Kathrine Narducci. Drama, 134 min. The film tells the story of four young men from the wrong side of the tracks in New Jersey who came together to form the iconic 1960s rock group The Four Seasons. The story of their trials and triumphs are accompanied by the songs that influenced a generation, including "Sherry," "Big Girls Don't Cry," "Walk Like a Man," "Dawn," "Rag Doll," "Bye Bye Baby," "Who Loves You," and many more.
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ALEFICENT, PG, Cast: Angelina Jolie, Elle Fanning, Juno Temple, Lesley Manville, Sam Riley. Action/Adventure, 98 min. The untold story of Disney's most iconic villain from the 1959 classic "Sleeping Beauty." A beautiful, pure-hearted young woman with stunning black wings, Maleficent has an idyllic life growing up in a peaceable forest kingdom, until one day when an invading army of humans threatens the harmony of the land. Maleficent rises to be the land's fiercest protector, but she ultimately suffers a ruthless betrayal - an act that begins to turn her pure heart to stone. Bent on revenge, Maleficent faces an epic battle with the king of the humans and, as a result, places a curse upon his newborn infant Aurora. As the child grows, Maleficent realizes that Aurora holds the key to peace in the kingdom - and to Maleficent's true happiness as well.
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LENDED, PG-13, Cast: Adam Sandler, Drew Berrymore, Joel McHale, Bella Throne, Terry Vrews. Comedy, 117 min. After a disastrous blind date, single parents Lauren and Jim agree on only one thing: they never want to see each other again. But when they each sign up separately for a fabulous family vacation with their kids, they're all stuck sharing a suite at a luxurious African safari resort for a week
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2 JUMP STREET, R, Cast: Channing Tatum, Jonah Hill, Ice Cube, Dave Franco, Nick Offerman. Comedy, 112 min. After making their way through high school
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USO DAILY TOURS June 27 Monthly Special ........................€10 June 27 Wine and Dine in a Cave.........€47 June 28 Minicruise of the Amalfi Coast €59 June 28 The Buried Ruins of Herculaneum (by night)...........€48 June 29 The Island of Capri...................€55 July 4 A Day at the Negombo SPA ....€79 July 4 Rafting Adventure ....................€53 WEEKEND TOURS July 19-20 Weekend Under the Tuscan Sun . . . .€169 July 29-Aug 5 The Greek Island of Zakynthos . . . . .€734 Aug 29-Sept. 1 Labor day on the French Riviera . . .€497 Sept. 25-28 Oktoberfest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .€575 Oct. 10-23 Columbus Day in Paris . . . . . . . . . . .TBA
No Children Under 10 Admitted to R-Rated Movies
(twice), big changes are in store for officers Schmidt and Jenko when they go deep undercover at a local college. But when Jenko meets a kindred spirit on the football team, and Schmidt infiltrates the bohemian art major scene, they begin to question their partnership. Now they don't have to just crack the case - they have to figure out if they can have a mature relationship. If these two overgrown adolescents can grow from freshmen into real men, college might be the best thing that ever happened to them. OW TO TRAIN YOUR DRAGON 2, PG, Cast: Jay Baruchel, Gerard Butler, Kit Harington, Cate Blanchett, Djimon Honsou. Animation, 105 min. It's been five years since Hiccup and Toothless successfully united dragons and Vikings on the island of Berk. While Astrid, Snoutlout and the rest of the gang are challenging each other to dragon races (the island's new favorite contact sport), the now inseparable pair journey through the skies, charting unmapped territories and exploring new worlds. When one of their adventures leads to the discovery of a secret ice cave that is home to hundreds of new wild dragons and the mysterious Dragon Rider, the two friends find themselves at the center of a battle to protect the peace. Now, Hiccup and Toothless must unite to stand up for what they believe while recognizing that only together do they have the power to change the future of both men and dragons.
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ILLION DOLLAR ARM, PG, Cast: Jon Hamm, Bill Paxton, Lake Bell, Suraj Sharma, Aasif Mandvi. Drama, 124 min. In a last ditch effort to save his career as a sports agent, JB Bernstein concocts a scheme to find baseball's next great pitcher. Hoping to find a young cricket pitcher he can turn into a major league baseball star, JB travels to India to produce a reality show competition called "Million Dollar Arm." He discovers Dinesh and Rinku, two 18-year-old boys who have no idea about playing baseball, yet have a knack for throwing a fastball. As the boys learn the finer points of baseball - JB, with the help of his charming friend Brenda (Lake Bell) - learns valuable life lessons about teamwork, commitment and what it means to be a family.
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EIGHBORS, R, Cast: Zac Efron, Dave Franco, Rose Byrne, Seth Rogen, Jake Johnson. Comedy, 97 min. A comedy about a young couple suffering from arrested development who are forced to live next to a fraternity house after the birth of their newborn baby.
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ARTH TO ECHO, PG, Cast: Teo Halm, Brian 'Astro' Bradley, Reese Hartwig, Ella Linnea Wahlestedt, Jason Gray-Stanford. Action/Adventure, 91 min. Tuck, Munch and Alex are a trio of inseparable friends whose lives are about to change. Their neighborhood is being destroyed by a highway construction project that is forcing their families to move away. But just two days before they must part ways, the boys begin receiving a strange series of signals on their phones. Convinced something bigger is going on, they team up with another school friend, Emma, and set out to look for the source of their phone signals. What they discover is something beyond their wildest imaginations: a small alien who has become stranded on Earth. In need of their help, the four friends come together to protect the alien and help him find his way home. This journey, full of wonder and adventure, is their story, and their secret.
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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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In the Spotlight HN DANIEL CLEMENT Hospitalman Daniel Clement was born in North Carolina, but has spent most of his time growing up in Augusta, Georgia. Clement joined the Navy in February 2012 in hopes of completing his bachelor’s degree and traveling overseas. Upon completing Pharmacy Technician ‘C’ School, he arrived in Naples in March 2013. He is always looking for new ways to challenge himself. He recently completed the marathon in Rome and is looking forward to participating in the Athens marathon as well. He enjoys the multiple opportunities the hospital gives to travel throughout Europe. During his spare time, Clement enjoys learning new pieces of music on his guitar or piano, recording music, and photography. “The Navy has given me so much and I am so glad that I’ve been able to experience the magnificent European architecture, food and culture while being stationed in Naples. I can’t wait to see where the Navy takes me next.” Clement currently oversees all supply operations for the Pharmacy department. CAPT RICHARD KNITTIG In 1990 by happenstance, Capt. Richard Knittig engaged a Navy medical recruiter in an entrance lobby of a university medical center. He became enthralled with military medicine and the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to serve. Knittig joined the U.S. Navy and has been delivering compassionate healthcare for 21 years across the globe. An aerospace medicine and obstetrician / gynecologic physician by training, Knittig recently reported for his second tour to U.S. Navy Hospital Naples as obstetrician after serving as Officer in Charge of the U.S. Naval Branch Health Clinic in Bahrain. Knittig stresses that the ability of caregivers to contribute to the individual needs of the patient are paramount. "Because we live in a world where technology is a dominant force, it is more important than ever that medical innovation be paired with patient centered care. This marriage is most clearly manifested in military medicine and the U.S Naval Hospital Naples." Knittig and his family enjoy Italy and are grateful to be back among so many friends.
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Gunner's Mate Seaman Terrance Neal-Williams mans a Mark 38 25 mm machine gun console on the bridge of the Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Vella Gulf (CG 72), June 24. Vella Gulf is conducting operations with partners and allies in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of responsibility. (Photo by MC3 Edward Guttierrez III)
A Glimpse Around the Fleet
Members of SEAL Team 18 perform a demonstration at Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek for the 2014 Navy Employer Recognition Event, June 20. Selected employers were nominated by their Navy Reserve Sailor employees and invited to attend the one day event that included tours of Navy Expeditionary Combat Command, the USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7), a static display of aircraft and a demonstration by SEAL Team 18. (Photo by MCSA Theodore Quintana)
The guided-missile destroyer USS Sampson (DDG 102) fires its MK 45 5-inch gun during a live-fire exercise, June 22. Sampson is en route to Hawaii for Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2014. Twenty-three nations, more than 40 ships and submarines, more than 200 aircraft and 25,000 personnel are participating in the biennial RIMPAC exercise from June 26 to Aug. 1. (Photo by MC3 Conor Minto)
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HUMAN RESOURCES OFFICE (HRO) To find out what positions are currently open, please contact our front desk at DSN 626-5409 or commercial 081-5685409. Copies of vacancy announcements will be posted at the Human Resources Office, located in the Admin I building at Capodichino, first floor. The customer service hours are Monday through Friday, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. The Fleet and Family Support Center (FFSC) at Support Site will also have vacancy announcements and they can be easily viewed the HRO Website: http://cnic.navy.mil/regions/cnreurafswa/about/Jobs.html Applications are accepted at the Security Pass and ID Office at Capodichino, or at the HRO, located in Admin 1, Capodichino, or by mailing to: HRO, PSC 817 Box 29, FPO AE 09622, or at Fleet and Family Service Center (FFSC) located on the TLA first floor, at Support Site. HRO must receive mailed applications by closing date of the vacancy announcement. PLEASE NOTE: Customer service operation hours for the following HRO services are Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. and from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.: • ID/CAC Cards (DD1172-2) • Requests for an Official Passport (DD1056) • Logistical Support Letters
U.S. POSITIONS NOTE: CONUS hires currently residing in the Naples/Gaeta commuting areas must apply through USAJOBS in order to receive consideration. CLOSING DATE JULY 3 Program Analyst, GS-0343-09, ANN#EUR14-856569-EG, Full Time Permanent Quality Assurance Specialist (Shipbuilding), GS-1910-12, ANN#EUR14-856455-KB, Full Time Permanent Management Analyst (Manpower/Manning), GS-0343-12, ANN# EUR-856447-KB, Full Time Permanent IT Specialist (SYSANALYSIS/CUSTSPT), GS-2210-12, ANN#EUR-856453-KB, Full Time Permanent Engineering Technician (Electrical), GS-0802-12, ANN#EUR14-859506-KB, Full Time Permanent Human Resources Assistant (O/A), GS-0203-04 (Multiple positions), ANN#EUR14-861519-KB, Full Time Temporary Civil Engineer (Structural), GS-0810-13, ANN#EUR14-852601-AV, Full Time Permanent Supervisory General Engineer, GS-08XX-13, ANN# EUR14-836359-AV, Full Time Permanent Supervisory Interdisciplinary Engineer, GS-0801/080814, ANN#EUR14-856386-AV, Full Time Permanent Supervisory Contract Specialist, GS-1102-14, ANN# EUR14-848454-AV, Full Time Permanent Purchasing Agent, GS-1105-05 KPP GS-06/07/08/09, ANN# EUR14-849533-EG, Full Time Permanen Administrative Support Specialist, GS-0301-09, ANN# EUR14-824634-AG-R1, Full Time Permanent CLOSING DATE JULY 10 Firefighter, (BASIC LIFE SUPP /HAZ MAT TECH), GS0081-07, ANN#EUR14-851341AG, Full Time Temporary CANCELLED Physical Security Specialist, GS-0080-13, ANN#EUR14-832369-KB, Full Time Permanent Strategic Communications
Advisor, GS-0301-13, EUR14851432-EG, Full Time Permanent
LOCAL NATIONAL (LN) POSITIONS No Vacancies If you have any questions, contact the front desk at 081-5685409. You will be contacted within 24 hours, so please be sure to provide your contact information. Thank you and we appreciate your input, whether negative or positive so that we can find ways to improve the HRO services or continue to provide excellent service. As a reminder, an HRO representative is available for the bi-weekly "Meet & Greet" at the Support Site food court area. Please feel free to come by, pick up a copy of a vacancy announcement that you may be interested in applying for, or ask questions. If the HRO representative is unable to provide you a response, he or she will bring the question back to the HRO office and you will be provided an answer or a call back the same day. The next "Meet & Greet" is from 8-9 a.m. June 30.
NON-APPROPRIATED FUND (NAF) POSITIONS Fleet & Family Readiness NAF Local Naples job announcements within CNREURAFSWA may be viewed at: www.cnic. navy.mil/regions/cnreurafswa/about/jobs.html. The necessary application forms are also available online. For any questions you have, you may reach us at 081-5684164/2505/5612. The applications may be emailed to CNREURAFSWA_NRBO_N9_ Personnel@eu.navy.mil.
NSA NAPLES U.S. POSITIONS, MWR OPEN CONTINUOUS POSITIONS Education Aid/Technician, CY-1702-I/II, ANN#14-005, (Multiple Positions) regular full time (Eligible for Post Allowance) part time & flexible, Child Development Centers, School Age Care, Youth Programs, Teen Center and Youth Sports Capodichino/Support Site. Provides appropriate developmental care and instruction for children and youth ranging in age from six weeks to eighteen years in a Child and Youth Program setting Performs routine, day-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 form 13 years old to 18 years old. Receives and releases children to/from authorized parents, guidance. Recreation Aid, NF-0189-01 ANN#13-128, flexible, Bowling Center, Support Site. Provides oversight of activities and necessary services to authorized patrons. Food Service Worker, NA7408-04, ANN#13-126 flexible, Bowling Center, Support Site. Performs a variety of tasks such as grilling or frying pancakes, hamburgers, hot dogs, bacon, eggs, sausage, by watching while the items are cooking, turning as required; regulating temperature and removing when done. Recreation Aid, NF-0189-01, ANN#14-022, flexible, MWR Liberty Division, Naples, Italy.
Employee helps customers in the recreation center with recreational event. Education Technician (Leader), CY-1702-II, ANN# 14-051 Multiple Positions, regular full time, (Eligible for Post Allowance) Fleet and Family Readiness Program, CYP Division, CDC Capo & Support Site. The purpose of the CY Program Leader (CYP) is to provide appropriate development care and instruction for children and youth ranging in age from 6 weeks to 18 years in one or more CY programs. This includes the provision of guidance, assistance, and mentoring for the CY Program Assistants. Closing date: Open Until Filled. Lifeguard, NF-0189-01, ANN #14-084 (Multiple positions) 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: Open Until Filled. Information Technology Specialist, NF-2210-04, ANN #14-055R, regular full time, (Eligible for Post Allowance) MWR, Administration Division, Naples, Italy. The incumbent manages the local MWR NAF IT Help Desk and works closely with vendors NCTS, ISD and other DON entities to procure, implement, integrate, operate, maintain, and support all NAF Resale/Retail Information System hardware and software used in support of Food and Beverage, Child and Youth, Recreational and Fitness departments within MWR NSA Naples. First cut-off date: June 27. Closing date: July 11. Education Technician (CYP Leader), CY-1702-II, ANN#14120, regular full time, Fleet and Family Readiness Program, Teen Center, Naples, Italy. The purpose of the CY Program Leader (CYP) is to provide appropriate development care and instruction for children and youth ranging in age from 6 weeks to 18 years in one or more CY programs. This includes the provision of guidance, assistance, and mentoring for the CY Program Assistants. Closing date: June 27. Area of Consideration: Current CYP employees only. CYP Operation Clerk, NF0303-02, ANN#14-121, regular full time, Fleet and Family Readiness Program, CDC Capo/ Support Site, Naples, Italy. The purpose of this CY Program Operations Clerk is to serve as a contact point for information and perform clerical and administrative tasks in support of the CYP, Which includes Child Development Centers (CDCs), Child Development Homes (CDH), School Age Care (SAC) programs. Closing date: July 4.
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; prepares merchandise and sets up displays in the furniture department. 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 – One Vacancy. Open Until Filled. Pay Rate: $8.00-$9.50. Responsible for selling general merchandise to customers and ensuring merchandise is properly stocked and displayed for the Electronics, Housewares, Domestics, Furniture, and Gifts departments. Ann#14000019 Sales Clerk/ SL/NF-01/Flex part time- Open Until Filled. Pay Rate: $8.00$9.50. Responsible for selling general merchandise to customers and ensuring merchandise is properly stocked and displayed for the Jewelry, Mens, 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. GRICIGNANO MINIMART Ann#140001KG 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. CAPODICHINO NEXMART Ann#140001HE Sales Clerk/ MM /NF-01/ Flex – Open Until Filled. Pay Rate: $8.00-$9.50. Responsible for selling general merchandise to customers and ensuring merchandise is properly stocked and available. LATINA MINIMART Ann#140002 PG Retail Annex Operator/MM/NF-02/RFT. Pay Rate: $9.00-12.00 Serves as Operator in charge of retail outlet located a significant distance from an Exchange, with responsibility for selling a variety of technical items (uniforms, automotive parts, electronics, etc.) ROME EMBASSY MINIMART Ann#140002J5 Sales Clerk/ MM /NF-01/Seasonal Flex – One Vacancy. Pay Rate: $8.00-$9.50 Responsible for selling general merchandise to customers and ensuring merchandise is properly stocked and available.
COURTESY ANNOUNCEMENT Protestant Coordinator of Religious Education The Naples Religious Ministry Team has a paid service contract of Protestant Coordinator of Religious Education that will become available as Oct. 1. A detailed Statement of Work is available at both the Support Site and Capodichino chaplains' offices. Resumes need to be turned in no later than Friday, Aug 1. For more information, please contact the DSN 629-4600 or 626-3539.