59th year, No. 8
Serving the Nato, Naples and Gaeta military community in italy
Friday, February 28, 2014
Tiger Sharks European Champions
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Italian Corvette Welcomes US Sailors for Ship Tour Page 4
Bret Baldwin, a junior at Naples High School, swims the 100m butterfly during the European Forces Swim League Championship swim meet held in Eindhoven, Netherlands, Feb. 15-16. The Tiger Sharks won 26 gold, 29 silver and 27 bronze medals and claimed the title of EFSL champions. (Photo by Mike Sharp) By Jamie Yenco
2014 marks the first time a Southern Division team has won the swim meet and brought home the title as European Forces Swim League (EFSL) champions. “This is just so overwhelming,” said Jane Higgins, Naples Tiger Sharks head coach. “The team’s performance, teamwork and
sportsmanship were simply outstanding at this meet.” “They swam fast when it really counted,” said Higgins. The two-day championships in Eindhoven, Netherlands, Feb. 15-16, resulted in the Tiger Sharks bringing home 26 gold, 29 silver and 27 bronze medals. “Our season started in July when we con-
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ducted summer swim, and eight months later we are the EFSL champions; what a magical ride,” said Dave Snodgrass, Naples Tiger Sharks president. “Our swimmers demonstrated that true hard work pays off. I’m just so proud of them and their parents, for the parents supported the team from day one.”
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Naples Celebrates Black History Month By MC3 Robert S. Price, Navy Public Affairs Support Element – East Detachment Europe
Lt. Cmdr. Leroy Young, chaplain for NSA Naples, gives a speech on civil rights during the African American/Black History Month celebration held at the Capodichino theater, Feb. 25. The U.S. observes Black History Month during the month of February to honor equal civil rights and their nonviolent movement that led to the Civil Rights Act. (Photo by MC3 Robert S. Price)
The Multi-Cultural Heritage Committee (MCHC) held an African American/Black History Month celebration at the base theater of Naval Support Activity (NSA) Naples, Feb. 25. The event included a black history slide show, a Tuskegee Airman video and an African American trivia competition. Guest speakers shared historical civil rights movement stories, sang songs and read poems. Keynote speaker Lt. Cmdr. Leroy Young, chaplain for NSA Naples, shared with the audience the history of civil rights in America and its impact on the nation. “I started from the Declaration of Independence and moved forward to present day to discuss the struggle for women and African Americans to current events on civil rights issues for gays, Latino immigration and human rights,” said Young. See BLACK HISTORY MONTH Page 9
Dental Clinic Brings Awareness to Montessori Page 9
Weekly Crime Report Review what happened between Feb. 19 and Feb. 25. Page 5
FRIDAY High 55 / Low 49 Chance of Rain
SATURDAY High 52 / Low 45 Rain
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Teen Center Director's Corner By Nate Halubka
Hello Naples!!! I'm Nate Halubka, your community’s new Teen Center Director. Previously, I have been an Assistant Parks and Recreation Director, Recreation Consultant, and Program Coordinator. In all my years of working parks and recreation, I have found that if you peel away the games, programs, field trips and incredible special events, you will find experiences that have defined who we are as people. Our program will continue to go white water rafting, compete in paintball tournaments, stay up late at lock-ins and take trips to amazing places in this beautiful culture that is Italy. I have no doubt that our program will provide fun things for teens to do. This is not enough. At the heart of these fun activities will be the Teen Center's ongoing aim to inspire teens to understand who they are and what they want to be. If all we shoot for is a fun afternoon for our youth, we will have failed. We believe that the difference between offering a fun program and one that inspires begins with the future of our teen in mind. If we provide a day trip to Rome, and our goal is to simply have fun, then a trip to the Coliseum followed by a cone full of the best Gelato will do the trick. If our goal is to inspire, then a trip to the Coliseum will include information about the Coliseum's architectural makeup and the history of the structure. Then it will capture the interest of future architects or historians. A taste of gelato will include information about how it's made, the differences between gelato and ice cream, and may pique a student’s interest in becoming a chef. We will operate with the principle that every teen that comes through our doors will be productive members of our society. There may not be a greater time in one's life to define who you are, then when you're a teenager. Staff alone will not program for our teens, rather the teens will program with us. The teen center will use programs like the Keystone Club to provide a forum for teens to openly express what programs they would like to have in their community, and become active members in the process. I look forward to building upon the positive work that has already been done at the teen center and I am anxious to work with all of you and your families in continuing this journey of shaping tomorrow's leaders.
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New Zip+4 Bank Database Updates
Eggstravaganza Volunteers Needed
If a company or bank will not let you update to your new ZIP + 4, please provide the name to any post office. DOD is working in conjunction with the USPS to reach out to these companies to have them update their databases. Please contact the post office with any questions.
This annual Carney Park event is the highlight of MWR’s spring calendar. Volunteers are needed for the kiddie rides and activities, candy distribution, crowd control and crafts, a Bunny and Bunny Assistant. Transportation will be available from Support Site to Carney Park for all volunteers. The event will be April 19 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. For more information, call DSN 629-4722 or 081-811-4722.
Now-June 15: Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Center Open The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) center is open at Capodichino until June 15. The center is located in room G-39 of the Bachelor Enlisted Quarters III building and open Monday through Saturday from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. by appointment only. The self-help clinic allows clients to prepare their own tax return using a computer-based program with a volunteer standing by to assist. Free tax preparation services are available to eligible community members. To make an appointment or check on eligibility for free tax preparations, please call DSN 626-4576 or 081-568-4576.
There will be a one-day road closure behind the Capodichino east parking garage on Saturday, March 1 due to the installation of a fire hydrant. Traffic will be rerouted through the CDC parking lot, then through and around the back end of the garage. Signs will be clearly posted. The shuttle bus stop will be relocated between the CDC and the back of the Naval Clinic during the road closure. For any questions, please contact Sammy Alfieri at DSN 626-4486.
Now - March 7: Smart Start Baseball Registration
March 3: NMCRS Fund Drive Kickoff
This program is for children ages 3-4 only and will teach basic motor skills necessary for organized sports. Parents are required to interact with their children while practicing on the field under direct supervision of volunteer coach. Cost is $60 per child with a 20 percent discount for each additional child. Registration after March 17 will be $80 on a space-available basis. For more information, call Youth Sports at DSN 629-4729, 081-811-6729, or email NaplesYouthSports@gmail.com.
The active duty Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society (NMCRS) Fund Drive Kickoff Meeting will be at 2 p.m. Monday, March 3 at the Capo auditorium. All chairpersons and key persons should attend this meeting. For any questions please contact the Fund Drive Coordinator, Lt. Steele, at DSN 629-6538 or 081-811-6538.
Now - March 17: Youth Softball & Baseball Registration Spring Leagues are forming for children ages 5-18. The six leagues offered are T-ball, Minor/Major/Senior baseball, and Junior/Senior softball. The cost is $60 per child with 20 percent discount for additional children in the same family. Participants registering after March 17 are on a space-available basis and cost $80. Register at the Support Site Youth Center on weekdays from 6 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. For more information, call Youth Sports at DSN 629-4729, 081-811-4729 or email NaplesYouthSports@gmail.com.
Now – Apr. 25: Stroke, Spin & Stride Triathlon This 60-day self-paced fitness program allows you to train for personal fitness goals while you earn prizes in the base gyms. Record your results with the staff at the Capo FitZone and Support Site Fitness Forum for biking & running and swimming with the lifeguards at the Capo pool. Visit the gyms or the MWR Facebook page for the divisions and prizes. For more information, call DSN 626-4254/4256 or 081-811-4354-4256.
Feb. 28 - March 1: Bone Marrow Drive The Naples Middle High HOSA Chapter is sponsoring the 2nd Annual C.W. Bill Young/Department of Defense Bone Marrow Registration Drive Feb. 28 from 3 to 8 p.m. and March 1 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the NEX Food Court. Registration is free. Eligible registrants must be age 18 to 60, in good health, and submit to a non-invasive oral cheek swab. For more information, contact Cristina Hall at cristina.hall@ eu.dodea.edu, DSN 629-4010 or 081-811-4010.
Feb. 28: Smart Money Seminar for Teens Navy Federal Credit Union representatives will visit the Support Site Teen Center for an informative session on Friday, Feb. 28 at 5 p.m. Arrive on time to be entered to win prizes. This is a free event. For more information, call DSN 629-4395 or 081-811-4395.
March 1: Family Ski Day with NOR Center Ski, snowboard and enjoy all kinds of winter fun with special pricing on transportation. Purchase an adult bus ticket for $15 and get a child’s bus ticket free ($10 value). Equipment rentals are available at Support Site NOR Center or at the mountain, and are not included. For more information, call DSN 629-4947 or 081-811-4947.
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March 1: Capo Road Closure
March 5: Ash Wednesday Services Catholic Ash Wednesday Services will be held at the Capo Chapel at noon and the Support Site Chapel at 5:30 p.m. March 5. A Liturgical/Traditional service will be held at 7:30 p.m. at the Support Site Chapel.
March 7: National Prayer Breakfast The Religious Ministry Team's National Prayer Breakfast with Guest Speaker Admiral Bruce Clingan will be held March 7 at 6:30 a.m. in the Bella Napoli Conference Center. The attire will be uniform of the Day with an American Style buffet. The event is free; tickets are available at the Chaplain's Office or by calling DSN 626-3539 (Capo) or 629-4600 (Support Site).
March 7: Naples High School Town Hall Meeting at Capo Naples Middle/High School principal Duane Werner will provide an informational presentation about the school and answer questions from the audience on Friday, March 7. Parents of middle and high school students are invited to attend. The meeting will be held at the Capodichino theater from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. For additional information, please contact the School Advisory Committee at napleshssac@yahoo.com or Melissa Hensy at DSN 626-7724.
March 8: Seabee 72nd Birthday Ball The Naples Area Seabee Association presents an evening of tradition, celebration, dinner and dancing in Varcaturo on Saturday, March 8. Attire for military will be Dinner Dress Blues or civilian equivalent. The cocktail hour begins at 6 p.m., followed by the 7 p.m. ceremony and dinner. Ticket cost is in euros: E1-E3/UA7UA5= 20; E4-E6/GS1-GS7/UA4-UA2= 35; E7-O3/GS8GS12/UA1+= 45; O4+/GS13+= 55. For tickets or more information, please contact YN1 Gordon at DSN 6267733 or EN2 Blue at DSN 626-1895. An individually numbered custom coin will be your ticket and souvenir.
March 8: Take Care Tea The NOSC will host a “Take Care Tea” in honor of International Women’s Day and Women’s History Month from 2-4 p.m., March 8, at the Support Site Fellowship Hall. Known as La Feste Delle Donne in Italy, we will explore the aspects of empowering women to continue to take care of themselves, their family and friends, and their communities. Children are welcome and admission is free. For more information and to register, please visit www.noscitaly.com. For additional information, contact Rachel Cornette at nosc1stvp@gmail.com.
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Reflections Art Contest Winners Announced
T HE I NSIDE P AGE …
First place winners of the Reflections Art Contest will now advance to the European level. The theme for this year's contest was "Believe, Dream, & Inspire." The Naples High School (NHS) Parent Teacher Student Association (PTSA) sponsors the Reflections contest for the arts each year. From front left: Missy Lease, Reflections chair; Nani Thurston, NHS PTSA president; Sara Mays, photography 1st place special artist; Alli Record, photography 3rd place; Audrey Martin, film production 1st place; Mitchell Plante, film production first place special artist and photography second place special artist; Duane Werner, principal at NHS. Back row: Darla Williamitis, assistant principal at NHS; Nicolas Davis, photography 1st place; John-Michael Spatt, photography 2nd place; Toriona Farrell, film production 3rd place; Austin Bain, photography 2nd place; Jameel Knight, musical composition 1st place. (Photo by Hailey Evans)
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New Prime Minister Takes Office Matteo Renzi, Italy’s youngest prime minister, won a confidence vote in the Senate and the Lower House on Tuesday. The Democratic Party leader and former Florence mayor has a team of 16 ministers, eight of them women, reaching the youngest age ever. His government is the fourth in just over two years and the third straight to come to power without elections. He promised an immediate cut to income and labor taxes which would give Italy’s economy a boost, an overhaul of the justice system, a job-creation drive and a new election law. He stressed that the government should go outside the capital and promised to visit a school every week, underlining that education is the key to reversing the economic decline of Italy. On Wednesday, he visited a middle school in a suburb of Treviso, northern Italy that has a high percentage of children born to migrants. He also met with workers, businessmen and local government representatives.
Italy Celebrates Carnival Carnival is celebrated in Italy 40 days before Easter with a huge party before Ash Wednesday and the restrictions of Lent. In Italy, Carnival is celebrated with parades, masquerade balls, music and parties. Many people dressed in masks and period costumes packed into St. Mark’s Square in Venice for the “flight of the angel” that opens the traditional Carnival of Venice. During this time of celebrations, people in costumes wander about the city. Another famous festival takes place on the Tuscan coast. Viareggio Carnival is known for its giant, allegorical paper-mache floats used in parades as well as the Putignano Carnival, near Bari, which is also the oldest and longest in Italy. Parades also take place in Cento, in the Ferrara province. The Carnival of Ivrea, in the province of Turin is famous for its Battle of the Oranges that symbolizes the civil war that broke out between the people of Ivrea and the Royal Napoleonic troops. Throughout Campania, in large cities and small towns, Carnival is celebrated with parades featuring
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live music, costumes and wild carri, or floats. Many traditional celebrations take place in the beautiful province of Avellino, and the small town of Montemarano, east of Avellino, hosts a lively parade each year. It is also celebrated in the town of Saviano, near Nola, with big parades and lively music. Capua also holds a number of festivals with parades and floats. On the Amalfi Coast, the biggest parade and celebrations occur in Maiori, with costumes, revelry, music and a parade along the waterfront promenade. In Campania, it wouldn’t be complete without good food. Families traditionally gather for a large meal that includes lasagna, meat and end with the Chiacchiere, thin strips of sweet pastry dough that are fried and then topped with powdered sugar. Most of these parades are going to be held Sunday until Fat Tuesday, March 4.
Juliet Statue Removed and Entrusted to Museum Juliet’s statue in Verona was removed from the courtyard at Casa di Giulietta due to damage caused by rain and weathering, as well as the touch of tens of thousands of romantics who rubbed her right breast for luck in finding love. A replica of the bronze statue has been commissioned at a cost of 20,000 euros, while the original statue was entrusted to a museum. Authorities had to intervene with heavy fines in 2012 for tourists who were leaving notes stuck to the brick walls of the courtyard. They often used wads of chewing gum to attach the sentimental notes.
Restoration of Cryptoporticus House at Pompeii Complete The restoration of the “Casa del Criptoportico” (Cryptoporticus House) in Pompeii has been completed only 10 days later than scheduled. It is the first of the Pompeii ancient houses restored with money that the European Union allocated for the general “Pompeii project.” The restoration lasted 380 days and cost 304,000 euro. The house is now only open to the workers and will be presented in a grand-opening ceremony.
FOR FLEET AND FAMILY SUPPORT CENTER (FFSC) EVENTS, SEE PAGE 5.
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED 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. AMERICANS WORKING AROUND THE GLOBE (AWAG) ITALY SOUTH is seeking an individual to assume duties in June 2014 as the Italy South Area Representative. Duties include marketing AWAG in Naples, Gaeta and Sigonella; planning a Leadership and Training Seminar during September - December in Naples and Sigonella; working with private organizations to participate in AWAG and attending board meetings in Germany. AWAG is a professional volunteer nonprofit, private organization whose mission is to train, strengthen, and connect volunteers, organizations and communities. Please contact Elizabeth Biddle through email at italysouth@awagonline.org for more information. NAPLES OVERSEAS SUPPORT CLUB (NOSC) is seeking committed volunteers to serve on the 2014-15 Board. NOSC's mission is to participate in and contribute to charitable and fundraising activities/projects to benefit the U.S. military and civilian community assigned to the Naples area and provide social programs for its members. We manage the NOSC Thrift Store, which allows us to assist private organizations, support community special events and provide scholarships. NOSC is a certifying organization of the President's Volunteer Service Award Program, which provides national recognition for its volunteers. In addition, each year NOSC comes together with Americans Working Around the Globe (AWAG) to provide a local training conference and an opportunity to attend the AWAG Annual Leadership and Training Seminar in Garmisch, Germany. Applications are due by Feb. 15. For an application, information on positions available, or questions for additional information, please send a message to noscpresident4@gmail.com NAPLES MIDDLE/HIGH SCHOOL TRACK AND FIELD program is looking for volunteer coaches for the varsity, junior varsity and middle school staff this year. The season is from March to May with practices held Monday through Friday from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. There is a preference for experience at the collegiate or high school competitive levels. If interested, contact coach Mark Tyler at DSN: 629-4497. ARGOSY UNIVERSITY is looking for participants to take part in an exploratory study on Military Vs. Civilian Leadership. Volunteers would take part in a one-hour interview detailing previous military leadership role(s) and your current civilian leadership role. If interested, please contact Lovell Jones at 340-959-1173 or lovell_jones318@yahoo.com. NAPLES AMERICAN RED CROSS (ARC) needs volunteers. If you are interested in volunteering or in taking a CPR/First Aid class, call 081-568-4788 or 626-4788 for more information. You can also "like" our Facebook page American Red Cross Naples - to keep up with current opportunities. FLEET AND FAMILY SUPPORT CENTER is looking for volunteers to assist in the event of an emergency. Volunteers could be called upon if families are relocated to Support Site due to a natural disaster or similar emergency that exceeds what the FFSC staff can support. Volunteers may greet families, inquire about needs, organize supplies, complete paperwork, etc. Being on the list does not obligate anyone to a future event. If you are interested in volunteering for this, please call 081-811-6372 or email FFSCNSANaplesItaly@eu.navy.mil. CLUB BEYOND is searching for volunteers to serve as Adult Leaders. Leaders assist in planning, setup and conducting small group meetings with students in grades 7 through 12. Leadership training lasts a month. If interested, please contact Arturo Paulino at apaulino@clubbeyond.org for an appointment. THE AMERICAN SOCCER CLUB (ASC) OF NAPOLI is looking for qualified coaches. Those interested in coaching should e-mail doc@ascnapoli.com. NAVY-MARINE CORPS RELIEF SOCIETY OPERATION CLIP & SAVE (coupons): 081-568-3913. ANIMALS WITHOUT LIMITS (AWL) is searching for volunteers who want to help at our Animal Hospice in Lago Patria. We also need volunteers for different projects on the Support Site base. For more information, please contact us at awlrescueteam@gmail.com or director@animalswithoutlimits.com.
ONGOING/ON THE HORIZON THE KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS, San Gennaro Council 14853 meets every third Sunday of the month at 12:30 p.m. in the Support Site chapel offices. For more information, email Robert Kenney at kofcnaples@gmail.com or visit our Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/groups/sangennaro14853/. NAVY LEAGUE NAPLES has three missions: to enhance the morale of active duty personnel and their families; to inform Congress and the American public on the importance of strong sea services; and to support youth through programs such as the Junior ROTC that expose young people to the values of our sea services. Personnel interested in joining or participating with the Navy League should contact Betty Reese at 081-526-8051 or Sue Carbone at 340-096-4399. For more information, visit www.navyleague.org.
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U.S. and Italian Sailors pose for a photo during a tour of the Italian corvette Sfinge (F-554) while in the port of Naples, Feb. 21. (Photo courtesy of Italian navy)
italian Corvette Welcomes uS Sailors By MCSN Mat Murch, Navy Public Affairs Support Element East – Detachment Europe
Sailors from Naval Support Activity (NSA) Naples visited the Italian corvette Sfinge (F554) at the Naples port as part of an Italian military community relations visit, Feb 21. Sfinge is one of three corvettes on a training mission operating off the coast of Italy to conduct training for future Italian Navy commanders. “The Italian navy requires you to achieve the rank of lieutenant for at least five years before you are eligible to take training that lets you command your own ship,” said Lt. j.g Lorenzo Pietrini. “This training is six weeks long, three in the classroom and three at sea. After that, a lieutenant may command a ship in the Italian navy.” Many of the officers training on Sfinge were keen to see American Sailors again after spending time in America for training. “I love seeing Americans again,” said Lt. Barbara Pippi. “I still have plenty of friends in America who I email and call when I can.” The visiting Sailors were shown the inside of the corvette, including a dining area and the bridge. After the tour, they were offered food and drinks while the Italian officers spoke with
them about differences in their respective services. At the end of the meal, both sets of Sailors agreed they were more similar than different. “I mean there is the size difference; the American Navy is much larger than ours, but we’re very good at cooperating because our Navy’s military standards are so close,” said Pietrini. The Sailors who went on the tour of Sfinge said they were grateful they were allowed to go and experience. “We thought it would be really interesting to go since we haven’t been on an American ship yet and our command thought it would be a really good for us and our community, so I’m glad we got to go,” said Aviation Boatswains Mate Handler Airman Jacob Hansa.
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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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 • • • • • • • • The Naples Tiger Sharks swim team poses for a group photo while in Eindhoven, Netherlands for the European Forces Swim League Championship swim meet. The Southern Division team claimed the title of EFSL champions at the two-day swim meet to close out their season. (Photo by Mike Sharp)
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“No kidding, this is a long season and all the coaches did an amazing job, on and off deck, bringing the team to such a climactic victory,” said Higgins. Four Naples Tiger Sharks earned the “High Points Award” for scoring the highest points in their age division at champs. They are 9-year-old Lauren Snodgrass with133 points, 10-year-old Sean Quirk with 156 points, 11-year-old Kendall Ewing with 146 points, and 14-year-old Kyla Hallam with146 points. Kyla Hallam set a new EFSL record in the 100m breaststroke with a time of 1:19.92. The record had not been broken since February, 2000. “Kyla swam a smart race; her fast start and efficient underwater work gave her a solid two-second lead above her competition,” said Higgins. Tiger Sharks Luke Patterson, Sean Quirk, Lauren Snodgrass, and Lindsey Sharp dominated both the 10-and-under medley relay and the freestyle relays, winning each race by more than a five to 10 second lead over their closest competitors. Pentathlon awards also went out to the top six swimmers in each age division. Awards went to Alex Ruppe, Sophia Krause, Stephen Traucht, Paul Patterson, Lauren Snodgrass, Lindsey Sharp, Sean Quirk, Luke Patterson, Carly Sharp, Kendall Ewing, Jacob Levine, Houlton McGuinn, Kyla Hallam, Brandon Oestereicher, Vicky Krause and Erin Drommerhauser. EFSL Championship medals were awarded to swimmers who finished in the top six places of each event per age group. – Bret Baldwin finished sixth in three of his events, earning three medals. – Foster Deneke took home a sixth-place medal for the 50m breaststroke. – Erin Dromerhuser brought home a medal for four of her events. – Kendall Ewing medaled in each of his eight events.
– Kyla Hallam medaled in seven of her eight events. – Sophia Krause had a third, fourth and fifth place finish. – Victoria Krause earned medals in six of her events. – Jacob Levine medaled in all eight of his events. – Houlton McGuinn earned medals in four of his events. – Brandon Oestereicher medaled in five of his events. – Berkay Payal medaled with a sixth place finish. – Emily Patterson earned six medals, including one silver. – Luke Patterson medaled in all eight of his events. – Paul Patterson earned eight medals. – Sean Quirk finished with eight medals. – Alex Ruppe medaled in all eight of her events. – Carly Sharp took home six medals. – Lindsey Sharp medaled in six of her events. – Maria Sherer took home a fifth place medal for the 50m backstroke. – Brendan Smith earned medals in six of his events. – Ashley Snodgrass earned two medals in the 50m fly and 200m freestyle event. – Lauren Snodgrass brought home eight medals. – Isaac Stacks took home a fourth place medal. – Ryan Sword finished fifth in his 50m backstroke. – Jordan Traucht earned medals in seven events. – Leslie Traucht earned medals in two of her events. – Stephen Traucht medaled in one of his events. – Alyssa Yenco took home a fifth place medal for her 50m breaststroke. The EFSL Championship swim meet was the final one for the Naples Tiger Sharks 2013-2014 season. To learn more about the Tiger Sharks swim team, visit their website at www.naplestigersharks.com.
Call 081-811-6372 for more information or to register. All classes require registration. March 3: Easy Italian, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., Capo Fellowship Hall (1 of 4 Sessions) March 4: Visit a Fresh Pasta Store, 10:45 am to 1 p.m., (Carpool from Support Site – Meeting Point is inside Support Site TLA Lobby) March 5: Choices: Managing Your Mood, 2 to 4 p.m., Support Site (1 of 4 Sessions) March 6: I.A. Discussion Group, 1 to 2 p.m., Support Site FFSC March 6: Becoming a Love & Logic Parent, 6 to 8 p.m. Support Site FFSC (1 of 7 Sessions) March 7: Legal Assistance, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., (appointments only), Support Site FFSC March 10 – 14: Transition GPS Workshop: Pre-Separation, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Support Site FFSC March 10: Easy Italian, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., Capo Fellowship Hall (2 of 4 Sessions)
Crime Report for Feb. 19 - Feb. 25 From the NSA Naples Command Investigative Division and NCIS
Naples Community Health Awareness From Naval Support Activity Naples Public Affairs The Naples Public Health Evaluation (PHE) was an extensive effort to learn more about the potential environmental health risks present in the Campania region of Italy. The Navy established health protective policies based on the study’s findings to protect the health of U.S. personnel and their families, which includes bottled water advisories and health protective lease clauses. The PHE found the potential health risks for living off-base can be mitigated by following established riskmanagement actions. The enduring health protection policies are as follows: • Maintain the July 2008 bottled water advisory for U.S. personnel living off base. • Maintain the New Lease Suspension Zone (NLSZ) areas, based on U.S. Navy and Italian environmental sampling data. In these zones, U.S. Navy personnel are not permitted to sign new rental home leases. • Maintain the U.S. Naval Support Activity Naples PHE website and the U.S. Navy Regional Water Quality Board. • Maintain the health-protective U.S. Navy lease clauses for private offbase rental homes: – Landlords must provide containerized water service from a Navyapproved vendor. – Leased homes must be supplied by city water or permitted wells. Landlords must disconnect all non-permitted wells and provide proof of connection to the city water system or that the well is permitted. – Landlords must clean and disinfect domestic water holding tanks every six months. • The U.S. Navy will continue to share data with designated Italian public health officials. Throughout the Public Health Evaluation, the U.S. Navy established health protective policies and took immediate action, when necessary, to protect the health of U.S. personnel and their families. The risk management analysis determined that many of the health protective policies established during Phase I and Phase II will continue, as well as new policies implemented to ensure continued health protection. The Phase I and II reports, along with fact sheets addressing commonly asked questions and a detailed timeline of study components, are available through a link on the Naval Support Activity Naples website: www.cnic.navy.mil/Naples. If you have a concern about your specific health risk and how the study relates to you, please contact the U.S. Naval Hospital Naples at DSN: 629-6299 or commercial: 081-811-6299.
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african american Firsts Paying Homage to Black History From Chief of Naval Personnel/Defense Media Activity
The Navy joined our nation in celebrating the vibrant history and culture of African American and black Sailors during African American/Black History Month throughout the month of February.
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African American Sailors have a legacy of honorable service that permeates our naval history through every major armed conflict since the Revolutionary War. All Hands highlighted 10 African Americans who blazed trails and changed the course of history forever.
Vice Adm. Michelle Janine Howard has been a trailblazer throughout her entire career. At 17 years old she was accepted into the Naval Academy in Annapolis, Md., as part of only the third class to accept women. At the time, women made up only five percent of Vice Adm. Michelle Janine Howard the Navy. Change is inevitable, and Howard rode a wave of it as she moved through her career. In 1980, the Navy opened logistics ships to women, allowing a lot of opportunities for women to serve at sea. Soon women were serving on combat ships and flying combat aircraft. In 1999 Howard fulfilled a dream. She took command of the amphibious dock landing ship USS Rushmore (LSD 47), becoming the first African-American woman in such a role.
The winning of World War II was a double victory for African Americans. It was a victory over the enemy overseas and a victory over prejudice at home. On March 8, 1945, Phyllis Mae Dailey was inducted into the United States Navy Nurse Corps, following changes in Navy recruitment and admit- Phyllis Mae Dailey tance procedures that had previously excluded black women from joining the Nurse Corps. The Nurse Corps was one of the last units to accept African Americans, making her selection even more notable. By August 1945, when the war ended, there were just four active duty African American nurses in the Navy Nurse Corps versus more than 6,000 that had served with the Women's Army Corps during the war.
John Henry Turpin enlisted in the Navy on Nov. 4, 1896 at just 19 years old. He was a surviving member of USS Maine's (ACR 1) crew when she was destroyed by an explosion in February 1898. He also survived the boiler explosion on USS Bennington (PG 4) in July 1905. He served on several other Chief Gunner's Mate John Henry Turpin ships and left active duty in 1916. He was recalled in April of 1917, when the U.S. entered World War I. On June 1 of that year, aboard the USS Marblehead (C 11), Turbin became a chief gunner's mate; one of the Navy's first African American chief petty officers. He served actively in that rank until he transferred to the Fleet Reserve on March 8, 1919. John Henry Turpin retired as a chief gunner's mate on Oct. 5, 1925.
Master Chief Carl Brashear, the Navy's first African American master diver, taught people worldwide that you can achieve your goals and can be held accountable by your characteristics as a person, and not by the color of your Master Chief Carl Brashear skin. Brashear joined the Navy in 1948. His unwavering determination to serve as a Navy diver paid off in 1954 when he was accepted and graduated from the diving program. In 1967, a year after an injury aboard the salvage ship USS Hoist (ARS 40) cost him his left leg, Brashear became the first Navy diver to be restored to full active duty as an amputee. He was the first black man to ever become a master diver in the Navy, a position he held from 1970 to 1979.
Ensign Jesse LeRoy Brown, the Navy's first black aviator, wanted not only to fly, but to be of service to mankind. On Dec. 4, 1950, Ensign Jesse Brown's aircraft was hit while making a strafing run against the enemy during the Korean War. With tremendous skill, he managed to crash land on a rough, Ensign Jesse LeRoy Brown boulderstrewn slope. He survived the crash, only to remain stuck in the cockpit as smoke began to billow from the wreckage. He risked his life to help a Marine regiment without any race considerations, knowing only that Americans were in trouble. Although his career was met from start to tragic finish with immeasurable odds, his courage and devotion live on throughout our Navy's history.
Samuel Lee Gravely, Jr., enlisted in the Naval Reserve in September, 1942. Gravely was called to active duty in 1949. Over the next decade Gravely served at sea and ashore, including Korean War service. In 1955, he transferred from the Reserve to the active duty, where he served aboard USS Falgout (DE 324). In 1971, while Vice Adm. Samuel Lee Gravely, Jr. serving as commanding officer of USS Jouett (CG 29), he was promoted to rear admiral. He was the first African-American to achieve flag rank in the Navy.
Capt. Winston E. Scott's journey to the stars started in Miami. His largely segregated education provided little access to resources, but his own determination combined with the dedication of his teachers, set him on an inspiring path of achievement. Scott entered Naval Aviation Officer Candidate School in 1973 and was designated a naval aviator in 1974. Capt. Winston E. Scott As a naval aviator, Scott piloted the F-14 Tomcat, F/A-18 Hornet, and the A-7 Corsair. All together he has flown more than 5,000 flight hours on 20 different aircraft. He was selected by NASA for the astronaut program and reported to the Johnson Space Center in August 1992. He served as a mission specialist on STS72 in 1996, and STS-87 in 1997, and has logged a total of 24 days, 14 hours and 34 minutes in space, including three spacewalks totaling 19 hours and 26 minutes.
For Harriet Ida Pickens and Frances Wills Thorpe, Dec. 21, 1944 was one of the most exciting days of their lives. It was the day they were commissioned as officers in the United States Navy. It was also the day they stepped into history as the first African American women ever to receive such commissions. These two accomplished and well-educated women were more than qualified Frances Wills Thorpe and Harriet Ida to serve their country Pickens as military officers in a time of war, with only their race standing in their way. However, the remarkable pair would help to tear that barrier down. The two were forever linked when together they were sworn into the U.S. Navy as apprentice seamen, then went on to join the last class of the Naval Reserve Midshipmen's School at Smith College in Northampton, Mass. As part of the U.S. Navy's underwater demoliton teams, which were a precursor to the current U.S. Navy SEAL Teams, Fred "Tiz" Morrison was the first AfricanAmerican Navy SEAL/Frogman. Morrison was awarded the Bronze Star for his heroics in the Korean War as part of UDT Team 12. Morrison was known as an expert in underwater demolitions. He was a veterEngineman 2nd Class Fred Morrison an of World War II and was part of UDT Team 1 in 1948. His official rank is U.S. Navy Engineman 2nd Class. Nicknamed "The Real Tarzan," there is little information on the life of Tiz Morrison. He has since passed on, but will always be remembered as the Navy's first African American Navy SEAL.
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bringing Predictability to the Fleet New Optimized Fleet Response Plan Being Implemented By MC1 Peggy Trujillo, Defense Media Activity Families gather on the pier in the shadow of the 80,000-ton aircraft carrier looming behind them. While there are many tearful goodbyes, the Sailors and their families have prepared for this day. The crew of more than 5,000 Sailors are getting underway to steam halfway around the world, prepared to execute whatever tasking is handed down from higher authority. Unfortunately, as world demand has increased predictable underway schedules have become less common, leaving Sailors and their families unsure of when they will see each other - or when they will have to say goodbye - again. The crew of USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74) certainly understands this dilemma. After spending the first half of 2011 completing training and certification, the ship departed Naval Base Kitsap, Wash. in July for a scheduled seven-month deployment to support Operations Iraqi Freedom and Enduring Freedom. They returned home in March of 2012. Designated as the surgeready carrier, the commanding officer was notified a mere four months after returning that the ship needed to deploy in August to the 5th Fleet area of operations. The crew of Stennis spent eight months serving as the primary platform for aviation support to coalition forces in Afghanistan
and returned to Bremerton, Wash., in May 2013 to start a 16month dry dock period. "While this has been a challenging tempo, our crew has answered the call every time, and, along with the men and women of Carrier Air Wing 9, was recognized as the 2012 Ramage Award winners for carrier and air wing operational excellence," said Stennis Commanding Officer Capt. Mike Wettlaufer. Navy leaders saw similar scenarios happening to other ships and decided to do something about it. At the 2014 Surface Navy Association Symposium, Commander, U.S. Fleet Forces Command Adm. Bill Gortney unveiled the Navy's new optimized fleet response plan (OFRP), a plan that addresses quality of service through quality of work and quality of life. The plan intends to provide the Sailors and their families with more stability and predictability. "We have to go get our force generation model back under control and get our deployment lengths and our quality of our service for Sailors and their families back into an acceptable norm," said Gortney. He explained the force generation model, in this case O-FRP, includes manning, training and predictable deployment schedules. He said the Navy's previous FRP required a six-month deployment in a 24-month cycle, with more time at sea in between
deployments for training. However, increasing demands for naval forces often extended those deployment times, so much so, that now the current average is an eight-month deployment, especially for ballistic missile defense forces, carrier strike groups and amphibious ready groups. Under the new O-FRP, Sailors will be able to count on one eight-month deployment in a three-year period. Some Sailors in the fleet, like Logistics Specialist 3rd Class Eddie White serving aboard Stennis, look forward to the schedule this plan offers. "It would be the most ideal situation for Sailors to be home, instead of being away 15 out of the 20 months due to back-to-back deployments," said White. The Navy hopes to improve Sailors' quality of life by giving them more time at home and a better idea of their schedules during this 36-month period. "We're bringing predictability back into their lives," said Gortney. "The key element here is we're going to tell them what their schedule is for the next three years, and as long as we're able to manage the votes from the outside world, it's going to be pretty good." Gortney said the first step in achieving this plan is manning. "The long pole in the tent, the thing that we must achieve, is getting our manning correct so that the ships and the squadrons and the staffs have the right Sailors and officers on board at the right time in the FRP cycle," said Gortney. "We're trying to do that, so they all go through the training together and deploy together." The Harry S. Truman Strike Group will be the first to go through O-FRP beginning
November 2014, once these Sailors return from deployment and begin a scheduled maintenance period. As the strike group undergoes maintenance, the Navy will focus on manning levels, so that when the training cycle begins, it will have its full deployment crew in place. Some Sailors who have heard about O-FRP have concerns as to whether or not the deployment schedule will work, considering that real-world events have changed deployment schedules in the past. Many of them wonder how this plan will actually be implemented. "It seems good on paper with just one deployment," said White. "However, you still have to count all the other underway periods with work-ups, INSURV [inspections], and CQs [carrier qualifications.]" Under O-FRP the entire strike group is scheduled to train and qualify together, with a syllabusapproached structure that will standardize doctrine on how the Navy trains and fights. By streamlining the training and qualification cycle, the time spent away from home will be lessened, said Gortney. The O-FRP also addresses quality of work issues by eliminating as many detractors as possible. Proper manning is a start, but having the proper equipment on board, in working order, is also paramount to success. "If a Sailor needs a part, needs a widget, to fix his equipment and that widget isn't available, that is a negative. He's not part of a great organization because we didn't give them what they need," said Gortney. "If that Sailor doesn't have her chief petty officer, when
a chief petty officer should be training and mentoring, that's a detractor - that's a negative. We're trying to fix all those things. It's more than just deployment length." While the Harry S. Truman Strike Group will be the first to operate in the O-FRP cycle, they will not be the first command to see changes. "We're not waiting to tackle parts of the problem and implement solutions," said Gortney. "As soon as we get [a part of the equation] fixed, we're putting it in place for everybody. We're tackling maintenance for everybody. We're fixing manning. We're prioritizing based on when each group enters into maintenance." Gortney said one of Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Jonathan Greenert's goals is for all Navy leaders to focus on improving quality of service. "Quality of service [means] we adequately pay them, we reward them, and then the quality of their work is good, and they're happy with it, and there aren't any detractors out there," said Gortney. Sailors, like those aboard Stennis, said they look forward to seeing the stability that O-FRP offers. "The O-FRP removes uncertainty and provides a more predictable deployment schedule than what Stennis experienced from 2011 through 2013," said Wettlaufer. "This predictability helps minimize the natural anxiety that comes with deployments and allows families to plan and best prepare for those times when their Sailors are away from home supporting our national security objectives."
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NCTS Naples Looks Back On 51 Years By IT1 Abel Aguirre NCTS Naples celebrated their 51st birthday this month. The command’s legacy began in 1963 when the Communications department of Naval Support Activity Naples emerged as its own independent command called Naval Communications Unit Naples. Headquartered aboard the Allied Forces Southern Europe (AFSOUTH) post in Bagnoli, the unit provided communications support for shore-based activities in the Naples area. In May, 1968, their mission expanded to include support for afloat units in the Mediterranean Sea. Subsequently, the command changed its name to Naval Communications Station Italy. Through the years, the command evolved alongside advancing technology. Leveraging radio and satellite communications, computer networking, and eventually cyberspace, Naval Computer and Telecommunications Station (NCTS) Naples has been able to provide shore-based and afloat warfighters with rapid and reliable communications around the clock. The geographic location of NCTS Naples offers a commanding view of the entire Mediterranean Sea, giving them unparalleled communications support throughout the European Command, African Command, and Central Command areas of responsibilities. As the evolution of technology continues to advance, giving rise to better and faster communications, one thing will remain constant: NCTS Naples remains on watch, ready to connect warfighters.
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The Dental team asks students to guess which foods they should choose to eat. (Photo by Andy Farkas)
Dental Clinic Brings Awareness to Montessori Anglo-Italian School By Andy Farkas, The Anglo-Italian School, Montessori Division
The U.S. Naval Forces Europe Band ensemble, Protocol Combo, performs during the African American/Black History Month celebration held at the Capodichino theater, Feb. 25. (Photo by MC3 Robert S. Price)
African American/Black History Month honors the history and accomplishments of African Americans. This year’s celebrations also focus on civil rights as 2014 is the 50th anniversary of the Civil Rights Act. “The civil rights movement was a pivotal point in America’s history to find equality and justice for all,” said Young. MCHC screened the video “Tuskegee Airmen Visit the White House” to honor African Americans who served in the 332nd fighter group of the U.S. Army Air Forces, forerunner of the U.S. Air Force. The fighter group’s service in World War II was highly respected and helped pave the way for full integration of African Americans into the U.S. Military. The committee’s trivia competition challenged the attendees’ African American history knowledge with questions about prominent figures, dates and locations. Winners received NEX gift cards sponsored by the MCHC committee. The speakers were followed by a medley of Duke Ellington hits played by Protocol Combo, the U.S. Naval Forces Europe Band ensemble. The celebration ended with a cake-cutting ceremony in the theater lobby. The celebration was a culmination of a full month of MCHC Black History Month events, including last week’s Soul Food Cook-off. For more information on MCHC events or to join, call DSN 626-8002 or email Thomas.Brown@eu.navy.mil.
Lt. Cmdr. Elisa Roth, Jecille Biscarra and Hospitalman Frances Saldana, made a special visit to the children at The Anglo-Italian School, Montessori Division in Bagnoli, Naples, Feb. 20. Roth and her assistants are assigned to the U. S. Naval Hospital Naples, Dental Clinic and made the visit to help celebrate Children’s Dental Awareness Month at the school. The team informed the children of proper foods to eat, how to take care of their teeth, and encouraged regular visits to their dentist. The youngest children played games including dressing up as teeth and a toothbrush to show how to properly brush teeth. They also played games that taught what foods are good for them
to eat, and what foods should be avoided. The middle school children were shown a presentation about the sugar content of different foods. Graphic photos showed the progressive damage to their teeth, gums and bones, when not properly cared for. The children were attentive and had many questions. In keeping with Dr. Maria Montessori’s philosophy, “teach me to do it by myself,” the Dental team interactively demonstrated proper dental techniques, and by the end of the visit the children were eager to care for their teeth all by themselves. “Eat food that will be good for your teeth and body; drink liquids that do not have lots of sugar; floss, brush your teeth at least twice everyday, and see your dentist regularly,” said Roth. “You will have a beautiful smile full of healthy teeth and gums.”
Multi-Cultural Heritage Committee Brings Soul Food to Naples By MC3 Mandi Washington, American Forces Network Naples
The Multi-Cultural and Heritage Committee hosted a Soul Food Cook-Off, Feb. 19, at Naval Support Activity Naples for service members and their families. Foods submitted in the competition included ribs, greens, coleslaw, chicken and baked beans, which was voted as the winning dish.
“I love the beans because it was different,” said Chief Culinary Specialist Jacelyne Augustin, one of the taste testers. “It had a hint of sweetness, spiciness, then it surprised you with the ground beef and sausage, so that was really good.” Deborah Harris-Sims was named the winning cook and said she chose the right food to enter. “I like baked beans; I think it’s the epitome of soul food,” said Harris-Sims. “It takes time to cook. It’s something that kind of includes vegetables, meat and barbecue all-in-one dish, so it’s just the perfect dish.” Harris-Sims also said she entered because she loves cook-
ing and feeding people, so it was the perfect way for her to give her contribution to the African American History Month event. “This was awesome,” said Augustin. “I think this is a way to bring the community together and also, because we’re overseas in a foreign country, to show different people from different nationalities and backgrounds just different types of foods.” Augustin also said she was excited to be at the cook-off because it reminded her of home and it exposed different ethnicities to everyone. The Soul Food Cook-Off was just one of the many activities held to celebrate
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Except for those living at the Support Site and Capodichino, bottled water is recommended. Treated water is provided free of charge at a dispenser located outside the Capodichino east parking garage. All economy leases negotiated through the Housing office have a bottle water clause, which requires the landlord to provide bottled water. Work with landlords to have any water holding tanks disinfected twice a year and ensure your tap water is disconnected from non-permitted wells and connected only to the city water system.
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Defense Cyber Awareness Challenge Course," said Reeves. "Last year, the Cyber Awareness Challenge course had more than 232,000 completions, and last year we had more than four million completions for all courses." "From the beginning, it was a goal as we implemented our new Learning Management System to offer direct access to our NeL users in addition to access through NKO," added Reeves. "Although NKO was designed as a one-stop-shop portal for the lion's share of Navy electronic content, allowing access options for our customers only makes sense." Since 2001, Sailors have depended on Navy e-Learning (NeL) to help advance their careers and stay current with training requirements. Courses range from Privacy and Personally Identifiable Information Awareness Training required of all Sailors, Marines, civilians, and contractors - to specific training for individual units. Trainees using NeL complete between four and five million online courses annually from an offering of more than 8,700 courses. The Naval Education and Training Command relies on NeL for use in schoolhouses for individual skills and skill refresher training.
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ly learning-related returns, streamlining finding the course you are looking for." Although direct access to NeL is available through the Internet, a Common Access Card (CAC) is still required for NeL login. Courses on NeL have been standardized to run using the Internet Explorer (IE) browser. "Many of our courses take advantage of the latest in multi-media content to improve the learning experience," Reeves added. "In order to ensure compatibility with these courses, NeL provides configuration guides for many of the latest versions of IE. NeL also provides a plug-in analyzer to help customers confirm they are able to access and run the multi-media content, and both of these services are on one page. To access them, customers may simply click on the 'Browser Configuration' link, located in the NeL Help section, on the right-hand side of the 'My Learning' page." According to Reeves, NeL is the world's largest learning management system in terms of volume. "Virtually every Sailor, government civilian and contractor uses NeL to keep current with required General Military Training, including the newlyupdated Department of
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which means there is no shortage of rumors and speculation. Sailors have the opportunity to cut through the rumor mill and ask their personnel questions directly to the admiral and fleet master chief responsible for those programs. Chief of Naval Personnel Vice Adm. Bill Moran and Fleet Master Chief April Beldo will take questions and listen to Sailor feedback in a live, world-wide all hands call. On Wednesday, March 5 at 2 p.m. Eastern Standard Time ( 8 p.m. in Naples), Sailors can flip their TVs to The Pentagon Channel or watch online via www.navy.mil to get their questions answered and see what their shipmates are asking. Sailors can submit questions and comments now through USNPeople@gmail.com or @usnpeople on Twitter.
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Obtaining your Sojourner Permit Italian law requires all foreign personnel working or living within Italy, other than an active-duty member under military orders, to obtain a Sojourner Permit within eight days of arrival in Italy. This is different from a visa, which is merely an approval for entry into the country. All applicants over 14 years of age must apply in person, as each person's signature is required at the time of application. NATIONALS OF ANY STATE OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITY COMING TO ITALY DO NOT REQUIRE ANY VISA OR SOJOURNER PERMIT. As part of the Area Orientation process, the U.S. Region Legal Service Office (RLSO EURAFSWA) assists in the preparation and oversees the acquisition of the Sojourner Permit for all personnel attached to U.S. Navy commands in the Naples area. Army and Air Force personnel stationed at JFC must apply through the Carabiniere at the JFC Provost Marshall's Office, Building L. Contact Connie Henderson, RLSO EURAFSWA liaison advisor, at 081-568-4639 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 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. 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." 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. 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. CLUB BEYOND is a youth group run by Naval Support Activity Naples Religious Ministries. Club Beyond is open to children in grades 7 through 12, and meets Wednesdays at 5:30 p.m. in the Chapel Fellowship Hall at the Support Site. For more information, please contact Arturo at apaulino@clubbeyond.org. BOY SCOUT TROOP 007 holds troop meetings every Monday from 6:30 to 8 p.m. in the Support Site Community Center. E-mail the Scoutmaster at 007troop@gmail.com or visit the website at sites.google.com/site/boyscouttroop007naples. ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS hosts English-speaking AA meetings on and off base in the Naples area. For more information, please call 339-267-7075 or visit www.alcoholics-anonymous.eu/countries/italy.htm. NATO LIONS RUGBY CLUB is looking for new players. All abilities wanted. Practice is held every Wednesday at Carney Park at 5:45 p.m. Show up with shoes, shorts and a mouth guard. Training and development will be provided. If you have any questions, email Mark Woodall or co-manager Andrew Bohnsack at markwoodall82@hotmail.co.uk or andrew.bohnsack@gmail.com. NAPLES OFFICIALS ASSOCIATION NEEDS REFEREES Anyone interested should contact Nigel Alexander at 081-721-5413 or 346-680-3282 or by e-mail to nalexander@afsouth.nato.int. HARRY S. TRUMAN LODGE No. 649 meets 6:30 p.m. every 2nd and 4th Friday of the month at 6:30 p.m. FMI, contact Kevin Baker at 338-479-7023 or hst649sec@yahoo.com, or visit http://groups.yahoo.com/ group/HST649. WOMEN, INFANTS, CHILDREN (WIC) OVERSEAS PROGRAM is offered at NSA Naples. Women who are pregnant, breastfeeding, postpartum or have an infant or child under the age of five may qualify for the program. WIC Overseas is a nutrition education program that provides nutritious supplemental foods. Contact WIC Overseas at 081-811-4962. THE NAPLES AREA SECOND CLASS PETTY OFFICERS ASSOCIATION meets twice a month to discuss upcoming community outreach opportunities and charity events. For more information, contact MA2 Aaron Kurschner at DSN 626-2871 or ABH2 Brent Paucke at DSN 626-5382. NAPOLI NATION FAN CLUB is a group that helps community members attend SSC Napoli soccer games, promotes intercultural relations and provides SSC Napoli information to the community. Membership benefits include SSC Napoli gear, discounted tickets and entry to Napoli Nation functions. FMI, visit www.facebook.com/groups/USASSCNapoli. SEVENTH DAY ADVENTIST WORSHIP SERVICE takes place Saturdays at Support Site Chapel from 9 a.m. to noon. The schedule is: Sabbath School lessons, 9:30 to 10:45 a.m.; songs and praise, 10:45 to 11 a.m.; Divine Service, 11 a.m. to noon. For more information, please contact Paolo Fleurant at 328194-6897 or naplesadventistsgroup@yahoo.com. 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 335-760-4446. Also check out the group’s Facebook page, Fil-Am Naples. THE U.S. MILITARY RETIREE ASSOCIATION OF SOUTHERN ITALY (USMRA-SI) is the only association in Southern Italy representing the interests of U.S. retired military personnel and their survivors. If you are not a member and are eligible, please join the USMRA-SI at usmra-si.tripod.com. Point of contact: Wylie Miller, 329-208-7315. THE NAPLES CHRISTIAN HOMESCHOOL ASSOCIATION meets every month to support families who have chosen to educate their own children. We offer weekly park/pool days, a moms’ night out and field trips to explore Bella Napoli and beyond! Interested? Need more information? Considering homeschooling? Please contact Natalie Mack at NPMack3@aol.com. MEDITATION SITTING GROUP is held from 6:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. every Monday at the side chapel at the Support Site. Newcomers should stop by from 6 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Participation is free. FMI, e-mail Laura Hitchcock at laura.poodle@ gmail.com. REGISTER FOR GRADUATE DEGREE ON-SITE PROGRAMS The University of Oklahoma offers the Master of Human Relations on-site graduate degree program. Courses meet in a series of four evenings and one weekend. For more information, contact the OU office at DSN: 626-6672 or visit the office at Capodichino in the Admin II building. REGISTER FOR ON-SITE UNDERGRADUATE CLASSES Visit the colleges for more information about what classes and programs are offered. UMUC Maryland can be reached at 081-568-6673/74/75; Central Texas College is at 081-568-6761. CALLING ALL NAPLES NURSES! Please consider joining the Naples Area Nurses Association (NANA). NANA is an organization of nurses that work together to fundraise, participate in social events, and provide support throughout the U.S. Naval Hospital Naples and NSA Naples community. FMI, contact Lt. Shelley Beltz at shelley.beltz @med.navy.mil or Lt. Jenny Paul at jenny.paul@med.navy.mil.
Friday, Feb. 28 4:30 p.m. I, Frankenstein, PG-13 6 p.m. The Legend of Hercules, PG-13 7 p.m. Robocop, PG-13 8:30 p.m. Vampire Academy, PG-13, Premiere Showing Saturday, March 1 12:30 p.m.Dr. Seuss, The Lorax, PG, Free Show 3:30 p.m. The Lego Movie, PG (3D) 4 p.m. Labor Day, PG-13, Premiere Showing 6 p.m. Ride Along, PG-13 7 p.m. Vampire Academy, PG-13 8:30 p.m. That Awkward Moment, R, Premiere Showing Sunday, March 2 The Lego Movie, PG 3 p.m. 4 p.m. I, Frankenstein, PG-13 6:30 p.m. Her, R 7 p.m. That Awkward Moment, R
Monday, March 3 Closed, No Movies Tuesday, March 4 Closed, No Movies
TOURS OPEN TO BOTH U.S. MILITARY AND NATO I.D. CARD HOLDERS USO DAILY TOURS
Wednesday, March 5 4:30 p.m. The Lego Movie, PG 6 p.m. The Legend of Hercules, PG13, Last Showing 7 p.m. Her, R Thursday, March 6 4:30 p.m. I, Frankenstein, PG-13 6 p.m. The Monuments Men, PG-13 7 p.m. August: Osage County, R, Last Showing Friday, March 7 4:30 p.m. Vampire Academy, PG-13 300: Rise of an Empire, 6 p.m. R, 3D, Premiere Showing 7 p.m. Labor Day, PG-13 8:30 p.m. 300: Rise of an Empire, R
Movie Descriptions AMPIRE ACADEMY, PG-13, Cast: Zoey Deutch, Lucy Fry, Danila Kozlovsky, Olga Kurylenko, Samie Gayle. Fantasy, Adaptation, Teen, Romance, 105 min. Rose Hathaway is a Dhampir: half human/vampire, guardians of the Moroi, peaceful, mortal vampires living discretely within our world. Her legacy is to protect the Moroi from bloodthirsty, immortal Vampires, the Strigoi. This is her story.
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ABOR DAY, PG-13, Cast: Kate Winslet, Josh Brolin, Gattlin Giffith, Toby Mcguire, Tom Lipinsk. Drama, Adaptation, 111 min. Thirteenyear-old Henry Wheeler struggles to be the man of his house and care for his reclusive mother, Adele, while confronting all the pangs of adolescence. On a back-to-school shopping trip, Henry and his mother encounter Frank Chambers, a man both intimidating and clearly in need of help, who convinces them to take him into their home and later is revealed to be an escaped convict. The events of this long Labor Day weekend will shape them for the rest of their lives.
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HAT AWKWARD MOMENT, R, Cast: Zac Efron, Milles Teller, Imogen Poots, Michael Jordan, Mackenzie Davis. Comedy 94 min. Three best friends find themselves where weve all been - at that confusing "moment" in every dating relationship when you have to decide "Sowhere is this going?"
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HE LEGO MOVIE, PG, Cast: Chris Pratt, Will Ferrell, Elizabeth Banks, Will Arnett, Nick Offerman. Animation, 94 min. The original 3D computer animated story follows Emmet, an ordinary, rules-following, perfectly average LEGO minifigure who is mistakenly identified as the most extraordinary person and the key to saving the world. He is drafted into a fellowship of strangers on an epic quest to stop an evil tyrant, a journey for which Emmet is hopelessly and hilariously underprepared.
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Naples by Night Special .....€10 Rome Tour & Hard Rock Café....................€42 March 2 Naples Underground with Lunch ...................................€40 March 8 Women’s day Wine Tasting €39 March 9 Pompeii & Sorrento.............€42 March 15 Family Day at the Farm....€ 27 WEEKEND TOURS March 1-3 The Floats of Viareggio . . . . . . . . . .€229 March 15-16 The Trulli of Alberobello . . . . . . . . . .€154 April 6-12 Spring break in Greece . . . . . . . . . .€825 April 19-20 Easter in Florence and Pisa . . . . . . .€178 May 10-11 Mother’s day in Ischia Weekend . . .€149
No Children Under 10 Admitted to R-Rated Movies
take care of his sister, James invites him on a shift designed to scare the heck out of the trainee. But when the wild night leads them to the most notorious criminal in the city, James will find that his new partner's rapid-fire mouth is just as dangerous as the bullets speeding at it. , FRANKENSTEIN, PG-13, Cast: Aaron Eckhart, Bill Nighy, Yvonne Starhovski, Miranda Otto, Socratis Otto. Action/Adventure, Adaptation, Horror, 92 min. 200 years after his shocking creation, Dr. Frankenstein's creature Adam still walks the earth. But when he finds himself in the middle of a war over the fate of humanity, Adam discovers he holds the key that could destroy humankind.
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HE MONUMENTS MEN, PG-13, Cast: George Clooney, Matt Damon, Cate Blanchett, Bill Murray, John Goodman. Action/Adventure, 130 min. An unlikely World War II platoon is tasked by FDR with going into Germany to rescue artistic masterpieces from Nazi thieves and returning them to their rightful owners. It would be an impossible mission: with the art trapped behind enemy lines, and with the German army under orders to destroy everything as the Reich fell. How could these guys seven museum directors, curators, and art historians, all more familiar with Michelangelo than the M-1 possibly hope to succeed? But as the Monuments Men, as they were called, found themselves in a race against time to avoid the destruction of 1000 years of culture, they would risk their lives to protect and defend mankind’s greatest achievements.
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HE LEGEND OF HERCULES, PG-13, Cast: Kellan Lutz, Scott Adkins, Liam McIntyre,, Liam Garrigan, Johnathon Schaech. Action/Adventure, 99 min. In this epic origin story, the mythical Greek hero Hercules - the son of Zeus, a half-god, halfman is blessed with extraordinary strength. Betrayed by his stepfather, the King, and exiled and sold into slavery because of a forbidden love, Hercules must use his formidable powers to fight his way back to his rightful kingdom. Through harrowing battles and gladiator-arena death matches, Hercules embarks on a legendary odyssey to overthrow the King and restore peace to the land.
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UGUST: OSAGE COUNTY, R, Cast: Meryl Streep, Benedict Cumberbatch, Ewan McGregor, Abigail Breslin, Julia Roberts. Comedy, 121 min. This tells the dark, hilarious and deeply touching story of the strong-willed women of the Weston family, whose lives have diverged until a family crisis brings them back to the Midwest house they grew up in, and to the dysfunctional woman who raised them.
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00: RISE OF AN EMPIRE, R, Cast: Eva Green, Rodrigo Santoro, Callan Mulvey, Sullivan Stapleton, Jamie Blackley. Action/Adventure, 102 min. Based on Frank Miller's latest graphic novel Xerxes, and told in the breathtaking visual style of the blockbuster "300," this new chapter of the epic saga takes the action to a fresh battlefield-on the sea-as Greek general Themistokles attempts to unite all of Greece by leading the charge that will change the course of the war. This film pits Themistokles against the massive invading Persian forces led by mortal-turned-god Xerxes, and Artemesia, vengeful commander of the Persian navy.
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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 HM2 JEREMY D. SAMPSON Hospital Corpsman 2nd Class Jeremy D. Sampson, a native of Atlanta, reported to U.S. Naval Hospital Naples in November, 2010. Sampson is a Preventive Medicine technician with the hospital’s Directorate of Public Health. He enjoys the "helping behind the scenes" philosophy his job entails. He has an infectiously up-beat attitude. “Whenever I'm asked how I'm doing I respond, 'Life's great, I can't complain.’" He has nine months left on his active- duty contract and intends to transition into the Navy Reserves. While there he aims to obtain his second master's degree, majoring in either public health or international relations. Sampson’s ultimate goal is to obtain a commission in the United States Navy.
George H.W. Bush Carrier Strike Group Enters 6th Fleet By MC3 Shaun Griffin, USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77) Public Affairs
More than 5,000 Sailors serving in the George H.W. Bush Carrier Strike Group (GHWB CSG) arrived in the U.S. 6th Fleet Area of Responsibility (AOR), Feb. 24. Commanded by Rear Adm. DeWolfe Miller, GHWB CSG is comprised of Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 8, Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 22 and USS Truxtun (DDG 103), USS Roosevelt (DDG 80) and USS Philippine Sea (CG 58). Additionally, USS Arleigh Burke (DDG 51) arrived in the 6th Fleet AOR as an independent deployer. "I am incredibly proud of the hard work and dedication these Sailors have put forth in preparation for this deployment," said Miller. "This team is prepared to face any challenge that presents itself." While in the 6th Fleet AOR, the strike group and its accompanying units will provide a wide range of flexible capabilities in addition to building partnerships with allied countries through joint exercises and community relations projects. The versatility associated with George H. W. Bush and our embarked air wing allows for mission-tailored forces to be successful and represents our nation's strength, capability and resolve," said Miller. GHWB CSG is deployed as part of the on-going rotation of forward-deployed forces to support maritime security operations and operate in international waters across the globe, along with other coalition maritime forces. The strike group is prepared to conduct a variety of missions, including forward naval presence, maritime security operations, and crisis response and theater security cooperation.
LCDR CHARLES EISENBERG Lt. Cmdr. Charles Eisenberg, known as Chuck to his friends and family, offers a kind personality and sage clinical skills to his patients in the Medical Home Port. Board certified in Internal Medicine, he also brings a wealth of experience to the table with additional qualifications in tropical medicine as well as shipboard medical operations. When not at U.S. Naval Hospital Naples, Eisenberg and his wife Leah can be seen en-route to or from their travels in Europe or out finding good mozzarella and wine.
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A Glimpse Around the Fleet
A landing craft air cushion (LCAC) approaches the well deck of the multipurpose amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5), Feb. 24. The Bataan Amphibious Ready Group is deployed supporting maritime security operations, providing crisis response capability, increasing theater security cooperation and providing a forward naval presence in the U.S. 5th and 6th Fleet areas of responsibility. (Photo by MC3 Chase Hawley)
Command Master Chief Shay Langejans presents gifts on behalf of the chief petty officer mess of the aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69) to retired Navy Chief Steward Marshall Edward Ray Jr. during a meeting with Sailors at Ray's home in Portsmouth, Va., Feb. 13. Dwight D. Eisenhower Sailors visited Ray to listen to his sea stories and learn more about the history of the Navy in World War II and beyond. (Photo by MC3 Justin Wesley)
Ensign Allen Worcester reads a compass on the bridge of the guided-missile cruiser USS Gettysburg (CG 64), Feb. 23. Gettysburg is deployed as part of the Harry S. Truman Carrier Strike Group supporting maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility. (Photo by MC3 Lorenzo J. Burleson)
Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy (MCPON) Mike Stevens, second from left, testifies before the House Appropriations ubcommittee on Military Construction and Veteran Affairs, Feb. 26. Stevens spoke about the quality of life for Sailors and answered questions from the committee. With Stevens are, from left, Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force James A. Cody, Sgt. Major of the Marine Corps Micheal P. Barrett and Sgt. Major of the Army Raymond F. Chandler. (Photo by MC2 Martin L. Carey)
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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HUMAN RESOURCES OFFICE (HRO) To find out what positions are currently open, please contact our front desk at DSN 626-5409 or commercial 081-568-5409. Copies of vacancy announcements will be posted at the Human Resources Office, located in the Admin I building at Capodichino, first floor. The customer service hours are Monday through Friday, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. The Fleet and Family Support Center (FFSC) at Support Site will also have vacancy announcements and they can be easily viewed the HRO Website: http://cnic.navy.mil/regions/cnreurafswa/ about/Jobs.html Applications are accepted at the Security Pass and ID Office at Capodichino, or at the HRO, located in Admin 1, Capodichino, or by mailing to: HRO, PSC 817 Box 29, FPO AE 09622, or at Fleet and Family Service Center (FFSC) located on the TLA first floor, at Support Site. HRO must receive mailed applications by closing date of the vacancy announcement. PLEASE NOTE: Customer service operation hours for the following HRO services are Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. and from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.: • ID/CAC Cards (DD1172-2) • Requests for an Official Passport (DD1056) • Logistical Support Letters • Work Certificates
U.S. POSITIONS NOTE: CONUS hires currently residing in the Naples/Gaeta commuting areas must apply through USAJOBS in order to receive consideration. CLOSING DATE MARCH 6 Management Analyst, GS0343-09, ANN#EUR14-752155AV, Full Time Permanent. Interdisc-Engineer/Architect/ Community Planner, GS-08XX/ 0020-12, ANN#EUR14-754965AV, Full Time Permanent. Contract Specialist, GS-110212, ANN#EUR14-759025-JC, Full Time Permanent (multiple positions) Administrative Officer, GS0341-09 KPP 11 or GS-0341-11, ANN#EUR14-762146-JC, Full Time Permanent Financial Technician, GS0503-07, ANN#EUR14-766050EG, Full Time Permanent Inventory Management Specialist, GS-2010-09, ANN# EUR14-766106-EG, Full Time Permanent CLOSING DATE MARCH 13 Medical Officer (Emergency Medicine), GS-0602-14, ANN# EUR14-769539-EG, Full Time Permanent Clinical Psychologist, GS0180-13, ANN#EUR14-770669EG, Full Time Permanent Supervisory Program Analyst, GS-0343-14, ANN# EUR14-773046-EG, Full Time Permanent IT Specialist, GS-2210-12, ANN#EUR14-770576-EG, Full Time Permanent IT Project Manager, GS-221012, ANN#EUR14-775301-EG, Full Time Permanent Program Analyst, GS-0343-07 KPP 09/11/12 OR GS-0343-09 KPP 11/12 OR GS-0343-11 KPP 12 OR GS-0343-12, ANN# EUR14-776625-KB, Full Time Permanent Supervisory Distribution Facilities Specialist, GS2030-11, ANN#EUR14-776611AG, Full Time Permanent. Editor, GS-1082-09, ANN# EUR14-776653-AG, Full Time Permanent.
LOCAL NATIONALS (LN) POSITIONS NO VACANCIES If you have any questions, contact the front desk at 081-568-
5409. You will be contacted within 24 hours, so please be sure to provide your contact information. Thank you and we appreciate your input, whether negative or positive so that we can find ways to improve the HRO services or continue to provide excellent service. As a reminder, an HRO representative is available for the bi-weekly "Meet & Greet" at the Support Site food court area. Please feel free to come by, pick up a copy of a vacancy announcement that you may be interested in applying for, or ask questions. If the HRO representative is unable to provide you a response, he or she will bring the question back to the HRO office and you will be provided an answer or a call back the same day. The next "Meet & Greet" is from 8-9 a.m. March 10.
NON-APPROPRIATED FUND (NAF) POSITIONS Fleet & Family Readiness NAF Local Naples job announcements within CNREURAFSWA may be viewed at: www.cnic. navy.mil/regions/cnreurafswa/about/jobs.html. The necessary application forms are also available online. For any questions you have, you may reach us at 081-568-4164/2505. The applications may be emailed to CNREURAFSWA_ NRBO_N9_Personnel@eu.navy. mil.
NSA NAPLES U.S. POSITIONS, MWR OPEN CONTINUOUS POSITIONS Graphics Arts Technician, NF-1001-03, ANN#14-031, regular full time (Eligible for Post Allowance) Marketing Division, Naples. Plans and executes graphic designs, layouts, and exhibits in coordination with the presentation of printed and/or visual media. Designs logos and other graphic elements using both freehand and computer software programs. First cut-off date was Feb. 14 with subsequent cut-off every 14 days. 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 Pre-Teen for children ranging from 10 years old to 12 years old, Teen Center Program for children ranging form 13 years old to 18 years old. Receives and releases children to/from authorized parents, guidance. Recreation Aid, NF-0189-01, ANN#12-002, flexible, Auto/ Skills Center, Support Site. Provides information concerning facility, operation and regulations. Ensures adherence to regulations and safety procedures. Recreation Aid, NF-0189-01 (Theater Concessionaire) ANN# 13-015, flexible, Reel Time Theater II, Support Site. This position transacts the sale of
refreshments at the theater snack bar. Recreation Aid, NF-0189-01, ANN#13-035, flexible Fitness Branch, Capodichino/Support Site. Performs maintenance on various types of recreation and athletic equipment to ensure that all equipment is in good condition and safe for patron use. Recreation Aid, NF-0189-01 ANN#13-128, flexible, Bowling Center, Support Site. Provides oversight of activities and necessary services to authorized patrons. Food Service Worker, NA7408-04, ANN#13-126 flexible, Bowling Center, Support Site. Performs a variety of tasks such as grilling or frying pancakes, hamburgers, hot dogs, bacon, eggs, sausage, by watching while the items are cooking, turning as required; regulating temperature and removing when done. Recreation Assistant, NF0189-01 KPP-02, ANN#14-018 flexible, Fleet & Family Readiness Center, Gaeta, Italy. Serves as a primary front line customer service representative of the overall program as such, must continually present information in a high professional and customer friendly style. Recreation Aid, NF-0189-01, ANN#14-021 flexible, MWR Outdoor Recreation Program, Support site/Carney Park. Provides and maintain recreation and athletic equipment issue. Recreation Aid, NF-0189-01, ANN#14-022, flexible, MWR Liberty Division, Naples, Italy. Employee helps customers in the recreation center with recreational event.
NEX EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES Gricignano, Building 2091-B Call 081-813-5253/5254 or DSN 629-4774 Hours: Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. For a current list of U.S. vacancies and the on-line application, please visit our website at: https://www.NavyExchange. jobs.
U.S. NAF POSITIONS AVAILABLE EUROPE DISTRICT ADMIN Ann#140000N9 Human Resources Associate/61/NF-02/ FPT– One Vacancy. Open Until Filled. Pay: $9.00- $11.00. Performs a variety of HR support duties that involve recruiting; screening; staffing; processing personnel actions; conducting orientation training. Types a variety of forms, letters; compiles statistical data using the automated personnel system/ database. Direct Human Resources experience preferred. GRICIGNANO MAIN STORE Ann#14000013 Sales Clerk/ CL/NF-01/Flex- Two Vacancies. Pay Rate: $8.00-$9.50. Res-
ponsible 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#14000015 Sales Clerk/ HL/NF-01/Flex- One Vacancy. Pay Rate: $8.00-$9.50. Responsible for selling general merchandise to customers and ensuring merchandise is properly stocked and displayed for the Electronics, Housewares, Domestics, Furniture, and Gifts departments. Ann#14000014 Cashier Checker/CC/NF-01/Flex- Open Until Filled. Pay Rate: $8.00-$9.50. Associates engaged in the operation of cash registers to record sales in retail checkout areas. Ann#14000019 Sales Clerk/ SL/NF-01/FPT- Open Until Filled. Pay Rate: $8.00-$9.50. Responsible for selling general merchandise to customers and ensuring merchandise is properly stocked and displayed for the Jewelry, Mens, Ladies, Shoes, Cosmetics, Handbags, and Children’s departments.
Ann#140000GM LP/Safety Investigator Asst. (Trainee) /52/NF-01/RFT – Closes Feb. 21. Rate: $10.00-$12.00. Pay Responsible for the protection of Navy Exchange assets through investigative strategies and the auditing of controls designed to prevent and minimize loss potential. Utilizes various surveillance techniques. (Potential job progression) Ann#140000GN Security Guard/52/NF-01/Flex - Open Until Filled. Pay Rate: $9.00$11.00. Ensures enforcement of security measures; conducts inspections; prepares reports concerning security related incidents, etc. Ann#140000LT Store Worker/ CS/NA-02/Flex - One Vacancy. 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 and keeps storage, layaway and sales areas clean and orderly. May include cart retrieval in an Exchange store, storeroom and/or location.