59th year, No. 33
Serving the Nato, Naples and Gaeta military community in italy
Army Wins USO Dodge Ball!
Friday, September 5, 2014
W haT ’ S I NSIde
From USO Naples
USO Naples held their first Dodge Ball Tournament at Capodichino for more than 100 participants and 100 onlookers, Aug. 28. Teams arrived early to register, take team photos and practice “dodging, diving, and ducking.” The 12 teams competed for a chance to win the big trophy and a $500 gift card for their command MWR or designated private organization. “I’ve never dodged so many balls; I had a blast,” said one participant as he shook hands with the opposing team after the semi-finals. Army’s "The Wolverines" team were the champions, bringing home the trophy, gold medals, and the $500 for their Family Readiness Group. Silver medals went to the Flight Ops team "Balls in Your Face" and the bronze went to the "Sky Blue Cobras," who also received the award for Best Dressed Team. Honorable mention went to the Global Citizens, Local Difference team, "Global Avengers," for such fantastic dipping and having great team spirit. USO Naples volunteers set up the event and managed to keep the players fed with a free barbecue dinner. The players, families and volunteers made it a memorable event that USO Naples hopes to make an annual event for the community.
Naples and Environs Paint the Town Red for San Gennaro Pages 4-5
(Photo courtesy of Francis Cumagun)
Suicide Prevention Month: “Ever Sailor, Every Day” Page 6
CPO 365 Phases I and II Join for Base Run
ITT Heads to Capri for Labor Day Tour Page 11
FRIday High 80 / Low 68 Chance of Rain
SaTURday High 77 / Low 68 T-storms
More than 80 members of CPO 365 Phase I and Phase II came together for a formation run around the Support Site, Sept. 3. Chief selects and chief petty officers called out cadence to motivate their shipmates, which could be heard echoing off the base housing apartments. CPO 365 is a yearround training initiative that area Chiefs Messes conduct to prepare first class petty officers to become chiefs. Phase II of CPO 365 is currently underway and will conclude with a Sept. 16 pinning ceremony for those selected. (Photo by MCC Travis Simmons)
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Captain’s Corner
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By Capt. Doug Carpenter NSA Naples Commanding Officer
Thanks to everyone for being safe over the extended weekend. The weather was exceptional, so I hope many of you took the opportunity to explore the culture, see some sights, relax at the beach, or enjoy the world-famous Amalfi Coast. On September 1st, the GIs of Comedy swung through Naples and gave us a phenomenal show at O’Rhys. These veterans from each branch of service made the trip out here with Armed Forces Entertainment to spread some laughs and help us finish up a great Labor Day weekend. Navy Entertainment is also bringing great entertainment for our community next week with the Plain White T's, who are performing live at the Support Site Central Park Tuesday night. There will be food and beverages on sale, so bring the family and your lawn chairs for what’s sure to be an amazing show. The band is best known for their Grammy-nominated song "Hey There Delilah" and some other tunes such as "1, 2, 3, 4" and "The Rhythm of Love." The show’s scheduled to start at 7:30 p.m. and I look forward to seeing you out there. We held our E-6 Navy wide advancement exams yesterday and we’ll have a few hundred Sailors taking the E-5 exams next week, followed by the E-4 test Sept. 18. For all you test takers, rest up the night before, wake up early and be prepared. These exams are the most significant factor in determining who makes the cut for advancement, and I ask that everyone gives it their all. Remember, there’s only one right answer. We’ll be kicking off the Combined Federal Campaign– Overseas on Monday, so look out for your command representative to be coming around with paper pledges, booklets and information on how you can donate electronically if you choose to. With more than 2,600 national and international charities in the CFC-O catalog, you’re sure to find a few causes you feel strongly about supporting. The complete charity list can be viewed at cfcoverseas.org. Contributors also have the option to give to our overseas military community through the Family Support and Youth Program (FSYP) fund. FSYP donations are returned to our installation and invested in quality-of-life programs for service members, Federal civilians and their families. We recently had a small fire on a second story balcony in base housing. Your Fire Department responded to the call within three minutes and had the small fire extinguished very shortly after arriving. These professionals are on the job protecting us 24/7 and they do a fantastic job. Please take the time to thank your Fire Department and your Security personnel whenever you see them about the base. I had the opportunity to hold Town Halls in Gaeta and Latina last week. It was great to meet with our tenant command’s service members and their families. I like any chance to hear issues directly, discuss ways we can take action to solve them, and really just to get to know our various communities better. I’ll be holding my second Town Hall here in Naples next month and by then will have visited all our departments and gotten my feet firmly planted. I encourage everyone to come out as they’re an ideal way to discuss questions and concerns, and hopefully even come up with some new, practical innovations.
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Base Notes
SAT Prep Workshop for Naples High School Students Child and Youth Programs is offering a six-day workshop at the Naples High School Library from 6-9 p.m. for students registered for an upcoming SAT exam. The cost is $75, which includes 18 hours of classroom instruction by licensed instructor, online practice exams and official Study Board SAT Study Guide. The workshop is scheduled to be held Sept. 15, 17, 22, 24, 29 and Oct. 1. Space is limited to 30 participants so register only if you can attend all six dates. Registrations can be taken at the Youth Center. For more information, call the Teen Center at DSN 629-4395 or 081-811-4395.
New Support Site Pavilion Reservation System Pavilions and gazebos on the Support Site can be reserved through a form available at the Support Site Child Development Center (CDC) or by emailing Christopher. kasparek@ eu.navy.mil. The requester will receive a confirmation through the Pavilion Reservation Calendar, which should be printed and taken to the event. The reservations are not for playground areas. Individuals can make pavilion reservations 60 days in advance, command or private organization events can be made 180 days in advance, and large functions (concerts in the park, National Night Out, etc.) can be made one year in advance. For more information, please call DSN 629-4390 or 081-811-4390.
Base Pool Hours of Operation The Capodichino base pool is now open from 6 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays and from 6 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays. The Support Site base pool will remain open for recreational swimming on Saturdays and Sundays from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Sept. 5: A Night of Prayer and Praise with PWOC Join other women in the community with A Night of Prayer and Praise hosted by Protestant Women of the Chapel on Friday, Sept. 5 at the Support Site Chapel. The event begins at 7 p.m. and will not be offering childcare. It will be an evening of praise, worship and prayer. For more information, contact the chapel at DSN 629-4600.
Sept. 5, 19: Navy Second Class Swimmer Qualification Testing Navy Second-Class Swimmer qualification testing will take place on Friday, Sept. 5 and Friday, Sept. 19. It is open to active-duty personnel. Requirements include 25m each of front crawl, back crawl, breast-stroke, elementary backstroke; abandon ship (tower) jump into deep water; timed prone and supine floats. Each element must be performed to standards as per NETC1552/16. Email an attendance request to deborah.moors@eu.navy.mil.
Sept. 6: Paintball at Support Site Target shooting, tournament, and family paintball will be available on Saturday, Sept. 6 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the inflatable arena at the Support Site’s Central Park. The event is suitable for ages 10 and up, though children under 17 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian. For prices and times, please call the Navy Outdoor Recreation (NOR) Center at DSN 629-4947 or 081-811-4947.
Sept. 7: Contemporary Christian Service’s Ministry Fair There will be a Contemporary Christian Service Ministry Fair held at the Support Site Community Center on Sunday, Sept. 7 from 10:30 a.m. to noon. Find out how to use your talents and have an impact in your surrounding community. Opportunities to serve include dance, music, AWANA club, Protestant Women of the Chapel, Club Beyond and many more! Come out and see how to get involved. For more information, contact the chapel offices at DSN 629-4600.
Sept. 8: USO and Religious Ministries Sailor Outreach BBQ Service members are invited to the Capo Barracks Barbecue Pit for a free barbecue lunch from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 8. There will be information on programs available for Sailors in the Naples area, as well as a drawing for a free USO Mini Cruise of the Amalfi Coast tour. For more information, contact the USO at DSN 626-5713 or the Chapel at DSN 626-3539.
Sept. 8-26: September Lifeguard Training Course Get certified to be able to work as a lifeguard next summer. The Lifeguard Training Course will be held on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 3 to 7 p.m. at the Support Site pool. Cost is $99.00 per person and includes all required materials. For more information or to register, stop by the Support
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Site pool during operational days/ hours (Saturdays and Sundays from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.) or call DSN 629-6513.
Sept. 9: Plain White T's to Perform at Support Site The Plain White T's will be performing a concert for the military community on Tuesday, Sept. 9. The concert is scheduled to start at 7:30 p.m. at the Support Site's Central Park with a pre-show beginning at 6:30 p.m. There will be an autograph session following the show. There will be food and beverages for sale and the performance will be held in the Support Site Fitness Forum in case of inclement weather. For more information, please call DSN 626-4894 or 081-568-4894.
Sept. 9: Naples Elementary School Open House Naples Elementary School will hold an Open House on Tuesday, Sept. 9 from 5 to 6:30 p.m. Parents are invited to meet their children’s teacher(s) and get important information on school programs and methods of communication with the school.
Sept. 13: USO Jazz Under the Stars Join the USO at the Village Forum Square on Support Site from 6:30 to 9 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 13 for an evening of jazz with a Big Band ensemble. The 19 piece Allied Forces Jazz Diplomats, from U.S. Naval Forces Europe Band, will perform. Enjoy an evening dining alfresco under the soft glow of candle light as food vendors and free seating will be available. For more information, call the USO at DSN 626-5713 or stop by their centers.
Sept. 15-19: Get Golf Ready in 5 Days Learn the fundamentals of the golf swing for woods and irons, course etiquette, how to putt, chip and pitch. There is a 10 a.m. or a 5 p.m. session available. The course costs $99 per student (16 years and older), includes all equipment and instruction by our PGA Pro. A minimum of three students is required to offer the class. For more information, contact 081-526-4296.
Sept. 17: Transitioning Process Brief for Service Members and Spouses The Fleet and Family Support Center will be holding a standalone brief on Wednesday, Sept. 17 from 8 to 10 a.m. at the Capodichino Chapel. It is designed for service members and their spouses who are transitioning soon, retiring with TRICARE or Survivor Benefits Plan questions, or have questions regarding the check-out process or their Veterans Affairs (VA) benefits. Representatives from Personnel Support Detachment (PSD), TRICARE, Survivor Benefits Plan and Veterans Affairs will be there to answer questions about the transition process. This presentation is open to everyone, including spouses, and does not require registration. For more information, please contact FFSC at 629-6372.
Sept. 17: Child Find Developmental Screening at Elementary School The first child find screening will be held on Wednesday, Sept. 17 at the Naples Elementary School. Any child between the ages of 3- 5 can have a free developmental screening. Pre-registration is required for the screening. Contact Theresa Burley via email at Theresa.burley@eu.dodea.edu for more information. Subsequent screenings will be held the third Wednesday of each month.
Sept. 19: German Oktoberfest 2014 at JFC Naples The German military community is scheduled to host the German Octoberfest 2014 on Friday, Sept. 19 between 11:30 a.m. and midnight at the Motor Pool of the Allied Joint Forces Command’s Base in Lago Patria. All U.S. service members, NATO personnel, and their families are welcome. This unique Bavarian festival will feature original Bavarian beer, a genuine Bavarian Festival Band and typical Bavarian food. Tickets are on sale now. For more information, contact Lt. Cmdr. Sven Kasimir at 081-721-5022.
Sept. 26: “Women’s Resiliency Workshop” The Chaplains Religious Enrichment Development Operation (CREDO) team from Navy Region Europe, Africa, Southwest Asia will be hosting a Women’s Resiliency Workshop to celebrate ordinary women in an extraordinary way. The workshop will be held on Friday, Sept. 26 at a hotel in Gaeta. To register or for additional information, contact the CREDO staff at DSN 6265255, 081-568-5255, or by email at CREDO@eu.navy.mil. Visit www.facebook.com/CREDO. EU for information on other upcoming retreats and workshops.
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A group photo during the final day of the Vacation Bible School with members of Global Citizens, Local Difference (GCLD) accepting more than 1,000 donated items from the military community. More than 300 participants and volunteers showed up daily to the "Weird Animals" Vacation Bible School program held at the Support Site Chapel, Aug. 10-14, which involved music, Bible fun, super science, KIDVID Cinema and crafts, mission work, untamed games, dinners and more. (Photo courtesy of Jen Sellers)
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Compiled by Teresa Merola
Pizza Festivities in Naples The Naples waterfront is hosting “Pizza Village” until Sunday with 170 pizza makers and 50 wood ovens cooking pizzas from 6 p.m. to midnight. The event includes cooking classes for adults and children, pizza making contests, and musical performances. Entry to the Naples Pizza Village is free of charge and a 10 euro ticket will get you one pizza, soda or beer, ice-cream and coffee. Palapartenope in via Bargagallo will host the Pizza Guinness World Records, Sept. 15 - 16, where 300 pizza makers from all over the world will try to launch into the air and then work 400 grams of dough, trying to make a large pizza. They will try to beat the previous record reached in Las Vegas in June 2014 when 265 pizza makers joined to make many pizzas.
Bacon Smells Money Bacon is a Labrador detection dog who discovered 100,000 non-declared euros in a car with Spanish plates. An Italian man attempted to cross the money over illegally into France. The dog was trained by the finance police in Ventimiglia, in Liguria region.
Historical Sites and Museums Receive More Visitors Visitor numbers at Italy’s museums and monuments rose by 10 percent in August. The upturn was partly the result of the new opening times and ticket prices
introduced in July. Large and small museums benefitted from the new tariff structure, extended opening hours on Fridays and free entry on the first Sunday of the month. Florence museums registered an 18 percent increase in visitors and the archaeological area at Pompeii added more than 13,000 visitors for the Aug. 15 national religious holiday. Tourists visited 10 newly restored houses in Pompeii, some of which had never been open to the public before.
The Surprise is Your Oyster An Italian executive manager decided to spend a romantic evening out with his girlfriend at a restaurant in Salerno. He called the restaurant for reservation and ordered oysters but he was told there were none in stock. The restaurant owner wanted to please his customer so he went to a nearby fish market and bought the last three oysters left. The couple was served with oysters and when the manager opened his one he found five pearls inside. They are now being valued and could be worth around 2,000 euros.
Alleged Abuse from Local Teachers Police put three teachers under house arrest in Naples. They are facing allegations of aggravated abuse after students said they were beaten, including some students with minor disabilities. Parents said the students came home with bruises and welts. Investigation is ongoing.
NAPLES OVERSEAS SUPPORT CLUB (NOSC) is seeking a committed volunteer to serve as fundraising vice president for the 2014-15 board term. For a job description, go to www.noscitaly.com or email nosc1stvp@gmail.com. NAPLES HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETIC BOOSTER CLUB is looking for new board members. Consider offering your time to further the work of the Athletic Booster Club. The club is accepting nominations and applications for the 2014-15 Board. We will call for a membership-wide vote in May, with the new Board installed in June. The current board is working to have summer and fall kick off plans in place to ease the transition, as well as a healthy bank account to seed 2014-15 Wildcat Athletics. Job descriptions for president, vice president, treasurer, secretary, membership, Webmaster, publicity/marketing and spirit wear can be found at www.naplesboosterclub.com in the documents section. Please contact president@naplesboosterclub.com or membership@naplesboosterclub.com for more information. USO NAPLES is looking for outgoing and enthusiastic volunteers to join their committee to make a tangible difference in the community through events and special projects. If interested, please email Luisa Mazzella at luisa.mazzella@uso.it or call the USO Capodichino office at DSN 626-5713. NAVY BALL COMMITTEE 2014 is looking for new volunteers to help with fundraising events to support this year's Navy Birthday Ball. Everyone is welcome to participate. Events include cookouts, car washes, golf tournaments, assisting with bagging at the Navy Exchange and volunteering at the NOSC Thrift Store. If interested, please contact MM1 Rose at DSN 626-5303. ARGOSY UNIVERSITY is looking for participants to take part in an exploratory study on Military Vs. Civilian Leadership. Volunteers would take part in a one-hour interview detailing previous military leadership role(s) and your current civilian leadership role. If interested, please contact Lovell Jones at 340-959-1173 or lovell_jones318@yahoo.com. NAPLES AMERICAN RED CROSS (ARC) needs volunteers. If you are interested in volunteering or in taking a CPR/First Aid class, call 081-568-4788 or 626-4788 for more information. You can also "like" our Facebook page - American Red Cross Naples - to keep up with current opportunities. FLEET AND FAMILY SUPPORT CENTER is looking for volunteers to assist in the event of an emergency. Volunteers could be called upon if families are relocated to Support Site due to a natural disaster or similar emergency that exceeds what the FFSC staff can support. Volunteers may greet families, inquire about needs, organize supplies, complete paperwork, etc. Being on the list does not obligate anyone to a future event. If you are interested in volunteering for this, please call 081-811-6372 or email FFSCNSANaplesItaly@eu.navy.mil. CLUB BEYOND is searching for volunteers to serve as Adult Leaders. Leaders assist in planning, setup and conducting small group meetings with students in grades 7 through 12. Leadership training lasts a month. If interested, please contact Arturo Paulino at apaulino@clubbeyond.org for an appointment. NAVY-MARINE CORPS RELIEF SOCIETY OPERATION CLIP & SAVE (coupons): 081-568-3913. ANIMALS WITHOUT LIMITS (AWL) is searching for volunteers who want to help at our Animal Hospice in Lago Patria. We also need volunteers for different projects on the Support Site base. For more information, please contact us at awlrescueteam@gmail.com or director@animalswithoutlimits.com. THE AMERICAN SOCCER CLUB (ASC) OF NAPOLI is looking for qualified coaches. Those interested in coaching should e-mail doc@ascnapoli.com.
ONGOING/ON THE HORIZON NAVY LEAGUE NAPLES has three missions: to enhance the morale of active duty personnel and their families; to inform Congress and the American public on the importance of strong sea services; and to support youth through programs such as the Junior ROTC that expose young people to the values of our sea services. Personnel interested in joining or participating with the Navy League should contact Betty Reese at 081-526-8051. For more information, visit www.navyleague.org. THE NAPLES TOASTMASTERS CLUB provides materials and experience to improve competent communication and leadership skills. Meetings are at 6:30 p.m. on the first & third Tuesdays of the month at the Support Site Community Center. Guests are always welcome. For more information, visit www.naplestoastmasters.wix.com/toastmastersnaples or like us on Facebook "Toastmasters Naples Italy." NAPLES AREA FIRST CLASS PETTY OFFICERS ASSOCIATION is composed of members from different rates with one mission. As a service organization, we enhance community relations, promote awareness of our duties as Sailors, and fortify the professional and social welfare of our service members. We normally convene every other week alternating Tuesdays and Thursdays. Visit us and learn how you can participate and feel free to bring a friend! For more information, please contact YN1 Gordon at DSN: 626-7733. THE KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS, San Gennaro Council 14853 meets every third Sunday of the month at 12:30 p.m. in the Support Site chapel offices. For more information, email Robert Kenney at kofcnaples@gmail.com or visit our Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/groups/sangennaro14853/. CLUB BEYOND is a youth group run by Naval Support Activity Naples Religious Ministries. Club Beyond is open to children in grades 7 through 12, and meets Wednesdays at 5:30 p.m. in the Chapel Fellowship Hall at the Support Site. For more information, please contact Arturo at apaulino@clubbeyond.org.
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Naples and Environs Paint the Town Red for San Gennaro Naples Pizza Village
A marble relief depicting San Gennaro’s martyrdom in his namesake church in Pozzuoli. On Sep 19, neapolitans will commemorate the revered patron saint of naples and his Blood Miracle. (Photo by J. Freed)
Italy and Beyond Lou Freed is a regular contributing culture and travel columnist for Panorama. She has traveled and cruised extenLou Freed sively in the Mediterranean and Northern Europe. Her monthly column offers cultural and travel insights locally and further afield.
By Lou Freed
Summer days are slowly winding down this month to pave the way for fall’s cool breezes, but Naples is quickly moving into high gear with lively events. Headliner for the month is the celebration of Naples’ patron saint, San Gennaro and his blood liquefaction on the 19th. Ushering in the much-awaited miracle are activities at the Naples Pizza Village through Sunday along the panoramic Naples waterfront.
Likewise, Pozzuoli and other towns in the Phlegrean Fields will welcome the saint with a 10-day activity-packed archeo-enogastronomical Malazè program. Community members can check out the Prickly Pear Fest this weekend at Castel Morrone (Caserta Province) then anticipate the wine season at the Grape Fest in Solopaca (Benevento Province) on Sept. 14th. Towards the end of the month, follow your nose to S’Anastasia (Naples Province) for the town’s “Ancient and Modern Flavors” festivities.
San Gennaro Fest Naples’ patron saint will be honored with a morning Mass at the Naples Cathedral as well as at the saint’s namesake church in Pozzuoli on Sep 19. Whether or not the Saint’s blood has liquefied on or before the celebrations will be the million-dollar query among the faithful. The blood liquefaction recurrence assures believers the City would be protected from calamitous circumstances.
Tradition holds the hill topped by a cross above Pozzuoli’s San Gennaro Church was the site, where Romans decapitated the good bishop of Benevento. Others speculate the martyrdom took place right where the church now stands. It is said the bloodstained stone in one of the Church’s chapels is either where the saint’s head rested on his martyrdom or where the stone had touched the saint’s blood. Regardless of different theories, the stone, said to have a special glow on the saint’s special day continues to draw the people to the church. Customarily, brightly colored light arches adorn the Pozzuoli church a few days leading up to the celebrations. Festivities usually feature a musical show, fireworks display plus a procession of the saint’s bust with Franciscan priests and a band. For queries, call the church at 081526-1114.
Through Sunday, 7th, an army of local and guest pizzaioli will be at hand firing up 40-plus wood ovens and kneading tons of flour to satiate Pizza Margherita and Pizza Marinara lovers at the “world’s largest and most spectacular pizzeria” along Naples’ breathtaking via Caracciolo promenade. Nearly 4500 seats await guests at the event scheduled 6 p.m. through midnight. Via this big to-do, the Associazione Pizzaiuoli Napoletani proudly promotes a veritable Neapolitan culinary icon, plus, in the style of the legendary siren, Parthenope, attempt in luring gastronomes and tourists to the City’s shores. Earlier this week, the Association sponsored a Pizzaiolo World Championship in different pizza categories -- classic to meter style, deep-dish to “in season” type then gluten-free to freestyle. To inspire the youth, a Junior Pizza category was also programmed during the competition. For the event, bring your camera along to record lovely views of the Naples Bay and Vesuvius as you savor the big pie. If time allows, stroll in the park across the venue. More info at www.pizzavillage.it
Phlegrean Fields’ Malazè The name for archeo-enogastronomical program derived from the ancient term “fishermen’s warehouse” will run through Sept. 16th to showcase the zone’s enchanting bay views, archaeological sites and myths, scrumptious seafood, wines and intriguing volcanic craters. Campi Flegrei, signifying “Burning or Fiery Fields,” encompasses Bacoli, Monte di Procida, Quarto and Pozzuoli (home to the Solfatara volcano crater with bubbling fumaroles). The wide-ranging initiative features guided tours at archaeological sites, dinners and wine
tastings at selected vineyards, diving explorations to Baia’s submerged Roman ruins, Malazè for Children at the Little Ogre Garden and much more. Event highlights include “Slow Earth” by the Campi Flegrei Slow Food Association to demonstrate geothermal energy cooking on Sept. 12th at the Solfatara crater along with a fundraiser dinner on Sept. 16th for the activation of the kitchen and crafts lab for children and adults with Down syndrome. Malazè is a monumental team effort organized by Campi Flegrei a Tavola (Campi Flegrei at the Table) involving local tourism officials as well as dozens of associations (Association of Italian Sommeliers and Slow Food among others) businesses, restaurateurs and wine producers. For the program, log on to www.malaze.org/calendario2014/
Beyond Naples City Castel Morrone’s Prickly Pear Fest This weekend, the town in Caserta Province invites to their feast of local dishes at lunch or dinner that are beautifully finished with the already mentioned sweet delight enriched with cactus fruit cream. Take the family for a country drive at the town10 km from the city of Caserta. More information can be found at www.castelmorrone.com/ Solopaca’s Grape Fest In heralding the wine season, colorful, entertaining and grapeadorned floats will parade Sept. 14th through the vineyard-laden town in Benevento Province. Organizers describe the event as a fusion of art, humor, music and wine. Situated at the foot of Mount Camposauro by the Taburno river, Solopaca may not have the winding vineyards in northern wine towns, but surprisingly, farmers there raise Tuscan grape varieties (Sangiovese and Trebbiano) besides the Campanian native varieties (Aglianico, Falanghina, Coda di Volpe and Malvasia di Candia aka Cerreto). The result of growing these varieties from two regions is the town’s DOC (Denominazione Origine Controllata or origin-controlled) red and white wines, blending Tuscan and Campanian grapes that pair well with roast meats and pasta dishes. Music and parade begin at
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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.
neapolitan pizzaioli busy at work at a previous Pizza Village event along naples’ breathtaking via Caracciolo promenade. The event is back this year at the same location and continues through Sunday, where an army of pizza bakers will fire up 40-plus wood ovens and knead tons of flour to satiate Pizza Margherita and Pizza Marinara lovers. nearly 4500 seats await guests at the “world’s largest and most spectacular pizzeria” scheduled 6 p.m. through midnight. (Photo by J. Freed)
9:30 a.m. By 3 p.m., the floats can be viewed up close in the town’s main street. See the programs leading up to the Sept. 14 parade at www.festadelluvasolopaca.it/ S’Anastasia’s Ancient and Modern Flavors Fest Now in its third edition, “Tra antichi e moderni sapori” Sept. 27-28th at Piazza Arco of the town in Naples Province sounds intriguing. According to the organizers there will be crafts, collectibles, cake design, typical products, wine tasting, children's
entertainment, music and shows. The GPS coordinates provided by the organizers are N40.8702141 - (40° 52’ 12, 77”) and E14.3904353 - (14° 23’ 25, 57”). If interested, view the program at www.facebook.com/ e0vents/1512375825662941/? fref=ts
Cruising Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines’ Oasis of the Seas Accommodating more than 5,000 guests, the mammoth American cruise ship will call on Naples Sept. 16th and Sept. 21st,
7 a.m.-8 p.m. on its Mediterranean sailing. View the exterior of the amazing ship with extraordinary amenities including a Central Park on either date at the Maritime Terminal aka Fleet Landing across the Angevin Castle. In 2015, the cruise company’s newer vessels, Allure of the Seas, Quantum of the Seas and Anthem of the Seas that also accommodate thousands of guests like the Oasis will sail to and from different parts of Europe and the Mediterranean. For more details, visit www.royalcaribbean.com Buon divertimento!
Accommodating 5,000+ guests, the mammoth American-owned Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines’Oasis of the Seas will call on naples Sep 16 and Sep 21, 7 a.m.8 p.m. during its Mediterranean sailing. View the exterior of the impressive ship (with superb amenities including a Central Park onboard) at the Maritime Terminal aka as Fleet Landing across the Angevin Castle. RCCL’s newer mega vessels (Allure, Quantum and Anthem) will sail to and from different parts of europe and the Mediterranean in 2015. For more details, visit www.royalcaribbean.com. (Wikimedia photo)
• Sept. 8 – 12: Transition GPS Workshop: Pre-Retirement, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Support Site FFSC • Sept. 8: Cultural Tips, 9 to 10 a.m., TLA Coffee Shop • Sept. 9: Easy Italian, 9 a.m. to noon, Support Site FFSC (1 of 3) • Sept. 9: Prenatal Parenting: Nutrition, Fetal & Child Development, and Labor & Delivery, 1:30 to 3 p.m., Support Site FFSC (1 of 4 Sessions) • Sept. 10: Relaxation Techniques for Labor & Delivery, 9 to 10:30 a.m., Support Site FFSC (1 of 2 Sessions) • Sept. 10: Choices: Managing Your Mood, 1 to 4 p.m., Support Site FFSC (1 of 2 Sessions) • Sept. 11: Becoming a Love & Logic Parent, 10 a.m. to noon, Support Site FFSC (2 of 7) • Sept. 11: Early Childhood Parenting, 6 to 8 p.m., Support Site FFSC (2 of 5) • Sept. 11: Retirement Planning w/TSP, noon to 3 p.m., Support Site FFSC • Sept. 12: Resume Writing, 1 to 3 p.m., Support Site FFSC. • Sept. 15: Explore Caserta, 8:15 a.m. to 1 p.m., (Leaves from Support Site – Meeting Point is inside Support Site TLA Lobby)
Energy Conservation Chill Out with Cool Energy Savings From the NSA Naples Energy Management Team
Are hot summer days putting a strain on your building’s air conditioning? Maybe you don't even have air conditioning. Here are some tips for staying cool during the heat of the day: Turn off everything that is not needed. If you can, shut off overhead lights and use task lighting instead. If it is using power it is producing heat. Use a fan to move air. A small fan on your desk will help you feel several degrees cooler but please be sure to cut it off when you are away. Fans cool people not rooms. Dress for the weather. If necessary, be the one to start a fashion trend of casual attire on hot days. Tell everyone you are dressed for energy security.
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Navy Suicide Prevention Month: Being there for “Every Sailor, Every Day” By Rear Adm. Rick Snyder, director, 21st Century Sailor Office
Suicide affects everyone, and suicide prevention is an all hands effort - all of the time. We can make a difference through our everyday actions. In September, we join the global community to highlight suicide prevention. Last September, we focused on what we can do as communities to support and help our shipmates. This year, we'll zero in on what we can do as individuals, on a daily basis, to continue that support. The 2014 Navy Suicide Prevention Month theme is “Every Sailor, Every Day.” We are encouraging every member of our Navy team, from shipmates, to leaders, to civilian employees, to family and friends, to set a positive example, reach out and engage with one another. Building resilience and preventing suicide require all of us to actively communicate with each other, and not just when we think someone is in immediate danger. Everyday actions, that foster trust and build meaningful connections, can start or continue conversations so we can more effectively intervene when we see signs of a shipmate in distress. By actively communicating and staying engaged, we may be more likely to notice small signs of distress in our shipmates and intervene early, before a crisis occurs. I challenge you to be there for Every Sailor, Every Day, through meaningful, intentional actions. Take time to ask others how they are doing—and actively listen. As Vice Adm. Nathan, Navy Surgeon General, reminds us, we must especially connect with those who are transitioning from one job to another, experiencing career setbacks or some sort of loss, or going through relationship troubles. Start a dialogue to support each other during stressful times. Share strategies to navigate challenges, including speaking up and seeking help. We are a Navy team, and none of us are ever alone. Another way you can support “Every Sailor, Every Day” is by Pledging to ACT (Ask, Care, Treat). It’s a voluntary commitment to yourself and others, and one of the many ways we can be there for every Sailor, every day, by every Sailor, every day. Visit https://survey.max.gov/index.php/437
524/lang-en to “Pledge to ACT” today, and urge your shipmates to do the same. I encourage commands to highlight Suicide Prevention Month in their own way. Talk about bystander intervention, peer support and the many ways each of us can lead by example when it comes to physical and psychological health, showing that it’s okay to speak up when you’re down. Resources will be released on www.suicide.navy.mil throughout the month to support your efforts. Each
day, we have an opportunity to make a difference—and those opportunities may end up saving lives. For more information and various resources for Navy Suicide Prevention Month, visit www.suicide. navy.mil. If you or someone you know is in immediate danger, call 911. If you or someone you know is in crisis, help is just a call or click away. Call the Military Crisis Line at 1-800-273-TALK (option 1) or visit www.veteranscrisisline.net.
For Security dispatch, call .........................................081-568-5638 Italian Police: .................................................112 Italian Ambulance:........................................118 Italian Fire Department: .............................115
From Naval Support Activity Naples Public Affairs
The Naples Public Health Evaluation (PHE) was an extensive effort to learn more about the potential environmental health risks present in the Campania region of Italy. The Navy established health protective policies based on the study’s findings to protect the health of U.S. personnel and their families, which includes bottled water advisories and health protective lease clauses. The PHE found the potential health risks for living off-base can be mitigated by following established risk-management actions. The enduring health protection policies are as follows: • Maintain the July 2008 bottled water advisory for U.S. personnel living off base. • Maintain the New Lease Suspension Zone (NLSZ) areas, based on U.S. Navy and Italian environmental sampling data. In these zones, U.S. Navy personnel are not permitted to sign new rental home leases. • Maintain the U.S. Naval Support Activity Naples PHE website and the U.S. Navy Regional Water Quality Board. • Maintain the health-protective U.S. Navy lease clauses for private off-base rental homes: – Landlords must provide containerized water service from a Navy-approved vendor. – Leased homes must be supplied by city water or permitted wells. Landlords must disconnect all non-permitted wells and provide proof of connection to the city water system or that the well is permitted. – Landlords must clean and disinfect domestic water holding tanks every six months. • The U.S. Navy will continue to share data with designated Italian public health officials. Throughout the Public Health Evaluation, the U.S. Navy established health protective policies and took immediate action, when necessary, to protect the health of U.S. personnel and their families. The risk management analysis determined that many of the health protective policies established during Phase I and Phase II will continue, as well as new policies implemented to ensure continued health protection. The Phase I and II reports, along with fact sheets addressing commonly asked questions and a detailed timeline of study components, are available through a link on the Naval Support Activity Naples website: www.cnic.navy.mil/Naples. If you have a concern about your specific health risk and how the study relates to you, please contact the U.S. Naval Hospital Naples at DSN: 629-6299 or commercial: 081-811-6299.
A Pocket Guide to Useful Phrases while on the Road For emergency issues, call .........................................081-568-4911
Naples Community Health Awareness
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Call an ambulance Where is a hospital? We need a doctor I cannot find my family I am American Where is the reporting point? Which roads are open? I need a phone Help! It’s an emergency
Chiamate un'ambulanza Dov’è l’ospedale? Abbiamo bisogno di un medico Non trovo la mia famiglia Sono Americano/a Dov’è il centro raccolta? Quali strade sono aperte? Ho bisogno di un telefono Aiuto! È un’emergenza
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TRANSCOM: Know Your POV Shipping Entitlements From U.S. Transportation Command
SCOTT AIR FORCE BASE, Ill (NNS) -- Many service members may not know of their entitlements when shipping personal vehicles as they move overseas or return stateside, according to U.S. Transporta-
tion Command officials. "Our customers have reasonable expectations on the delivery of their vehicles," said Air Force Brig. Gen. Paul H. Guemmer. "I know I do." Guemmer is the deputy director (military) for the Strategy, Capabil-
ities, Policy, and Logistics Directorate at TRANSCOM, which is headquartered here. He is responsible for DoD's transportation strategy across the entire Joint Deployment and Distribution Enterprise, to include infrastructure, long-range programs, future re-
quirements, coalition integration, and mobility partnerships with industry. Military Surface Deployment and Distribution Command is the Privately Owned Vehicle program manager and TRANSCOM is the global POV contract administrator. These two commands work closely together in managing and monitoring this critical quality of life contract. In August 2014, SDDC and TRANSCOM stood up a team of transportation experts to quickly address the most significant challenges and concerns military customers are facing when shipping their privately owned vehicles, known as POVs. International Auto Logistics, known as IAL, assumed responsibility for the Global Privately Owned Vehicle Contract, also known as GPCIII May 1. Under the terms of the contract, IAL is responsible for processing, transporting and storing vehicles owned by military personnel and Department of Defense civilian employees bound for, or returning from, overseas duty assignments. SDDC officials have acknowledged that the transfer to the new POV contractor did not go as smoothly as it could have. They want customers to know that SDDC is aware of and understands the issues some of them have experienced. Solving those issues is the command's No. 1 priority. They also want their customers to know what SDDC and TRANSCOM are doing to help resolve these issues and facilitate a smoother and more effective transition to the new contractor. Guemmer listed reasonable customer expectations as on-time delivery, professional and timely customer service, a damage-free vehicle and compensation for damages if they occur, and rental cars. What happens when expectations aren't met? "There is a system of recourse in place," Guemmer said. "For vehicles overdue fewer than seven days, the first step is for military members to contact the local personal property, personnel support detachment or finance office." Guemmer, who also heads TRANSCOM's Privately Owned Vehicle Fusion Cell, explained that reimbursement for rental cars for
military members for those first seven days is capped at $30 a day or $210 a week, based on DoD's Joint Travel Regulation. The government then deducts those charges from IAL's bill. He pointed out that if rental car rates exceed that amount for days one through seven, an inconvenience claim can be submitted to the contractor, International Auto Logistics. The JTR entitlement does not apply to DoD civilians, but they can get rental car reimbursement by filing an inconvenience claim with IAL. "Military members inconvenienced beyond seven days because of a missed delivery date can file a claim with IAL," Guemmer said. "They, and DoD civilians, can also file an inconvenience claim for temporary lodging if vehicle delivery is delayed." IAL will consider reimbursement for amounts exceeding entitlements on a case-by-case basis and based on circumstances, provide reimbursement. "Although IAL pays for inconvenience claims for lodging and rental car expenses, customers can file for other expenses with proper documentation and rationale for IAL's consideration," Guemmer said. For vehicle damages, IAL provides customers an option for onsite settlement for claimed damage. Claims for additional damage can be reported within a reasonable period. The military claims office will not pay out for the same damages. "Our personnel deserve the best treatment from us and those we contract to serve with us," Guemmer said. "Customers who are not getting what they deserve when dealing directly with IAL can always get in touch with the contracting officer representative at the vehicle processing center or by emailing the USTRANSCOM POV Inspector General Customer Support Team." He added, "Our assessment teams and contracting officer representatives have surveyed container freight sites and every vehicle at those facilities. We are reconciling our data with IAL's to ensure information on the IAL website is accurate and timely." For more information, call the NSA Naples Property Office at DSN 629-6778.
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M ORE I NSIDE PAGE … ONGOING/ON THE HORIZON NAVY LEAGUE NAPLES has three missions: to enhance the morale of active duty personnel and their families; to inform Congress and the American public on the importance of strong sea services; and to support youth through programs such as the Junior ROTC that expose young people to the values of our sea services. Personnel interested in joining or participating with the Navy League should contact Betty Reese at 081-526-8051. For more information, visit www.navyleague.org. USA GIRL SCOUTS OVERSEAS - NAPLES is seeking 3-4 energetic and enthusiastic adults to volunteer as Troop Leaders for the kindergarten troop. Have fun leading and helping girls explore the world around them. Time commitment is approximately 2-3 meetings per month. No experience necessary. All materials are provided by the organization. Both males and females are encouraged to apply. Interested persons should contact Alicea Mingo at naplesgirlscouts@usagso-na.org. BOY SCOUT TROOP 007 holds troop meetings every Monday from 6:30 to 8 p.m. in the Support Site Community Center. E-mail the Scoutmaster at 007troop@gmail.com or visit the website at sites.google.com/site/ boyscouttroop007naples. THE NAPLES CHRISTIAN HOMESCHOOL ASSOCIATION meets every month to support families who have chosen to educate their own children. We offer weekly park/pool days, a mom's night out, and field trips to explore Bella Napoli and beyond. Interested? Considering homeschooling? For more information, please contact Carla Kuhlmann at NaplesITHomeschool@ gmail.com. Check out our Facebook page Naples Christian Homeschoolers. PROTESTANT WOMEN OF THE CHAPEL (PWOC) meet every Tuesday from 9 a.m. until 11:30 a.m. in the Fellowship Hall for worship and bible Study. Stay up-to-date with current events at our Facebook page PWOC Naples or contact us at pwocparticipation@ gmail.com to be on our email distribution. USNH NAPLES OFFERS TOBACCO CESSATION COUNSELING. Tired of being controlled by tobacco? We can help you quit! Individual sessions are available to active duty members and their dependents in the Health Promotions department at U.S. Naval Hospital Naples. To make an appointment, please call DSN 629-6445 or 081811-6445, or email napleshealthpromotions@med.navy.mil. For more information, visit us at the hospital's Public Health front desk, located in the main Atrium on the 1st floor. 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. CONNECT THE TOTS CLUB unites families with children from newborn to preschool age within the Naples military community. Club events include monthly coffee mornings and birthday parties, weekly playgroups, craft activities and more. For more information, visit www.meetup.com/ Connect-the-Tots-Club. CATHOLIC WOMEN OF THE CHAPEL meets monthly in the Support Site Fellowship Hall for prayer, fellowship, and learning. Child care provided. We also meet Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m. for Rosary and Thursdays at 9:30 a.m. for bible study. For more information, e-mail cwocnaples@gmail.com or check out our Facebook page: Catholic Women of the Chapel - NSA Naples, Italy. PUBLIC SPEAKING WITH TOASTMASTERS The Naples Toastmasters Club meets the first and third Tuesdays of every month. Meetings are held at the Support Site Community Center at 6:30 p.m. FMI, contact the Toastmasters president at 342010-6263. GAETA/NAPLES AREA GIRL SCOUTS Now accepting registration for the 201213 school year. We are still in need of leaders and co-leaders. Training and support provided. FMI, contact naplesgs@yahoo.com. FILIPINO-AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF NAPLES, ITALY meets at noon the first Sunday of every month at the Support Site Fellowship Hall. For more information, contact Ron Nacianceno at 081-568-1746 or 335-760-4446. Also check out the group’s Facebook page, Fil-Am Naples. THE U.S. MILITARY RETIREE ASSOCIATION OF SOUTHERN ITALY (USMRA-SI) is the only association in Southern Italy representing the interests of U.S. retired military personnel and their survivors. If you are not a member and are eligible, please join the USMRA-SI at usmra-si.tripod.com. Point of contact: Wylie Miller, 329-208-7315. MEDITATION SITTING GROUP is held from 6:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. every Monday at the side chapel at the Support Site. Newcomers should stop by from 6 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Participation is free. FMI, e-mail Laura Hitchcock at laura.poodle@ gmail.com. REGISTER FOR GRADUATE DEGREE ON-SITE PROGRAMS The University of Oklahoma offers the Master of Human Relations on-site graduate degree program. Courses meet in a series of four evenings and one weekend. For more information, contact the OU office at DSN: 626-6672 or visit the office at Capodichino in the Admin II building. REGISTER FOR ON-SITE UNDERGRADUATE CLASSES Visit the colleges for more information about what classes and programs are offered. UMUC Maryland can be reached at 081-568-6673/74/75; Central Texas College is at 081-568-6761. CALLING ALL NAPLES NURSES! Please consider joining the Naples Area Nurses Association (NANA). NANA is an organization of nurses that work together to fundraise, participate in social events, and provide support throughout the U.S. Naval Hospital Naples and NSA Naples community. FMI, contact Lt. Shelley Beltz at shelley.beltz @med.navy.mil or Lt. Jenny Paul at jenny.paul@med.navy.mil. SURE START is a unique program committed to providing the highest quality of education for command-sponsored children of enlisted personnel (priority to E1-E4) who are 4 years old by Sept. 1. FMI, call Karen Rodrigues at 081-811-4682 or the school at 081-811-4037. SECURITY NOTE: All DoD military or civilian personnel hosting an event off base must complete a Special Event Force Protection Plan (SEFPP) 45 days in advance, regardless of organization, if the event will involve 50 or more personnel, include distinguished visitors or involve personnel wearing uniforms. FMI, contact the AT/FP Division at 081-568-5525 or visit the division office in the Capodichino Security Precinct, Bldg. 403.
Friday, Sept. 5 4:30 p.m. Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, PG-13 (3D) 5:30 p.m. The Hundred-Foot Journey, PG, Premiere Showing 7:30 p.m. Lucy, R 8:30 p.m. Sex Tape, R Saturday, Sept. 6 Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, PG-13 (3D) 5 p.m. God’s Not Dead, PG, Free Admission 6 p.m. The Hundred-Foot Journey, PG 7:30 p.m. Guardians of the Galaxy, PG-13 8:30 p.m. The Expendables 3, PG-13
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Sunday, Sept. 7 Guardians of the Galaxy, PG-13 The Hundred-Foot Journey, PG Hercules, PG-13 Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, PG-13 (3D)
Monday, Sept. 8 Closed, No Movies
upcoming uSO Tours Capodichino Office 081-568-5713 Support Site Office 081-811-4903 www.uso.it
Tuesday, Sept. 9 Closed, No Movies
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Wednesday, Sept. 10 4:30 p.m. The Hundred-Foot Journey, PG 6 p.m. Guardians of the Galaxy, PG-13 7 p.m. Lucy, R Thursday, Sept. 11 4:30 p.m. Guardians of the Galaxy, PG-13 6 p.m. Dawn of the Planet of the Apes, PG-13 7 p.m. Sex Tape, R, Last Showing 4:30 p.m. 5:30 p.m. 7:15 p.m. 8:30 p.m.
Friday, Sept. 12 The Hundred-Foot Journey, PG Guardians of the Galaxy, PG-13 Dolphin Tale 2, PG, Premiere Showing Let's Be Cops, R, Premiere Showing
Movie Descriptions olphin Tale 2, PG, Cast: Harry Connick, Jr, Morgan Freeman, Ashley Judd, Kris Kristofferson, Nathan Gamble. Family 120 min. It has been several years since young Sawyer Nelson and the dedicated team at the Clearwater Marine Hospital, headed by Dr. Clay Haskett, rescued Winter. With the help of Dr. Cameron McCarthy, who developed a unique prosthetic tail for the injured dolphin, they were able to save her life.Yet their fight is not over. Winter's surrogate mother has passed away, leaving Winter without the only poolmate she has ever known. However, the loss of Panama may have even greater repercussions for Winter, who, according to USDA regulations, cannot be housed alone, as dolphins' social behavior requires them to be paired with other dolphins. The team must find a companion for her before Clearwater loses their beloved Winter to another aquarium.
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he Expendables 3, PG-13, Cast: Jason Statham, Nicolas Cage, Sylvester Stallone, Milla Jovovich, Jackie Chan. Action/Adventure, 103 min. Barney, Christmas and the rest of the team comes face-to-face with Conrad Stonebanks, who years ago co-founded The Expendables with Barney. Stonebanks subsequently became a ruthless arms trader and someone who Barney was forced to kill... or so he thought. Stonebanks, who eluded death once before, now is making it his mission to end The Expendables -- but Barney has other plans. Barney decides that he has to fight old blood with new blood, and brings in a new era of Expendables team members, recruiting individuals who are younger, faster and more tech-savvy. The latest mission becomes a clash of classic old-school style versus high-tech expertise in the Expendables' most personal battle yet.
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et's Be Cops, R, Cast: Damon Wayans Jr., Jake Johnson, Rob Riggle, James D'Arcy, Andy Garcia. Action/Adventure 104 min. It's the ultimate buddy cop movie except for one thing: they're not cops. When two struggling pals dress as police officers for a costume party, they become neighborhood sensations. But when these newly-minted "heroes" get tangled in a real life web of mobsters and dirty detectives, they must put their fake badges on the line.
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awn of the Planet of the Apes, PG-13, Cast: Andy Serkis, Jason Clarke, Gary Oldman, Keri Russell, Toby Kebbell. Action/Adventure, 130 min. A growing nation of genetically evolved apes led by Caesar is threatened by a band of human survivors of the devastating virus unleashed a decade earlier. They reach a fragile peace, but it proves short-lived, as both sides are brought to the brink of a war that will determine who will emerge as Earth's dominant species
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he Hundred-Foot Journey, PG, Cast: Helen Mirren, Manish Dayal, Rohan Chand, Charlotte Le Bon, Om Puri. Drama 117 min. Hassan Kadam is a culinary ingnue with the gastronomic equivalent of perfect pitch. When Hassan and his family, led by Papa, move to a quaint village in the South of France with the grand plan of opening an Indian restaurant in the picturesque countryside, they are undeterred by the fact that only 100 feet opposite stands a Michelin starred classical French eatery. However upon encountering the icy proprietress, Madame Mallory, the Kadam family realize they may have bitten off more than they can chew. Outraged by the new arrivals, Madame Mallory is determined to have their business shut down. As cultures clash and food flies, an all-out war escalates between
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Minicruise of the Amalfi Coast ...€59 Path of Lights at the Caserta Palace ..............................€42 Rome at Twilight ..........................€45 A Day at the Spa in Contursi Terme.............................€49 Roman Countryside… Tivoli Hadrian’s Villa ...................€67 Last Mini Cruise of the Amalfi Coast..................................€59 Grape Picking, Stomping, & Wine Tasting.............€44adult/€280child WEEKEND TOURS
Sept. 13-14 Florence and Pisa Weekend . . . . . . . . . .€204 Oct. 18-19 Chianti 9K Wine Trail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .€232 Oct. 30- Nov. 3 Halloween in Transylvania . . . . . . . . . .€869
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the two establishments -- until, that is, Hassan's passion and talent for French cuisine begin to enchant Madame Mallory and even she can't deny this young chef could have what it takes to garner even more acclaim for her beloved restaurant. This, along with his new-found friendship with her beautiful sous chef Marguerite, starts to weave a magic between the two cultures and, despite their different tastes, they discover an unlikely recipe for success that surprises them all. eenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, PG-13, Cast: Megan Fox, William Fichtner, Alan Ritchson, Noel Fisher, Will Arnett. Action/Adventure 99 min. The city needs heroes. Darkness has settled over New York City as Shredder and his evil Foot Clan have an iron grip on everything from the police to the politicians. The future is grim until four unlikely outcast brothers rise from the sewers and discover their destiny as Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. The Turtles must work with fearless reporter April and her wise-cracking cameraman Vern Fenwick to save the city and unravel Shredder's diabolical plan.
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uardians of the Galaxy, PG-13, Cast: Chris Pratt, Zoe Saldana, Dave Bautista, Lee Pace, Michael Rooker. Action/Adventure 121 min. After stealing a mysterious orb, American pilot/outlaw hero Peter Quill is hunted down and thrown into an inter-galactic prison. In order to secure his freedom, Quill reluctantly joins forces with alien bandits Drax, Gamora, Rocket and Groot to form an alliance of misfits known as the Guardians of the Galaxy, and with the all-powerful villain Ronan hunting the orb, the fate of the universe is in their hands.
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ucy, R, Cast: Scarlett Johansson, Morgan Freeman, Min-sik Choi, Pilou Asbk, Claire Tran. Action/Adventure 88 min. A woman is accidentally caught in a dark deal, turns the tables on her captors and transforms into a merciless warrior evolved beyond human logic.
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ercules, PG-13, Cast: Dwayne Johnson, Ian McShane, Rufus Sewell, Joseph Fiennes, Peter Mullan. Action/Adventure 99 min. Everyone knows the legend of Hercules and his twelve labors. Our story begins after the labors, and after the legend...Haunted by a sin from his past, Hercules has become a mercenary. Along with five faithful companions, he travels ancient Greece selling his services for gold and using his legendary reputation to intimidate enemies. But when the benevolent ruler of Thrace and his daughter seek Hercules' help to defeat a savage and terrifying warlord, Hercules finds that in order for good to triumph and justice to prevail... he must again become the hero he once was... he must embrace his own myth... he must be Hercules
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ex Tape, R, Cast: Cameron Diaz, Jason Segel, Ellie Kemper, Rob Lowe, Jack Black. Comedy 94 min. When Jay and Annie first got together, their romantic connection was intense - and though they're still very much in love, ten years and two kids have cooled the passion. To kick things up a notch, they decide - why not? - to make a video of themselves trying out every position in The Joy of Sex in one marathon three-hour session. It seems like a great idea - until they discover that their most private video is no longer private. With their reputations on the line, they know they're just one click away from being laid bare to the world... but in their race to reclaim their video, they'll find that it will expose even more than they bargained for.
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Moving In and Out of the Naples Area: Important things to know about your medical coverage by USNH Naples Public Affairs
Moving requires organization, coordination, good communication, and patience. Priorities that go along with the moving process include checking into/out of a command or organization, transferring or purchasing a vehicle, and checking into/out of housing. Another important aspect in moving is ensuring that medical care is arranged for you and your family members if they are on accompanied orders. There is key information you need to know when moving in and out of the Naples Area. If moving into the Naples Area, it is very important that the sponsor and/or spouse attend the Naval Support Activity (NSA) Area Orientation. During Area Orientation, TRICARE Staff and US Naval Hospital Naples Patient Administration Staff will be on hand to provide valuable information to you regarding your medical benefits to include enrolling into the TRICARE Overseas Prime (TOP) Program if you and your family members are U.S. Military. If you and your family members do not have a chance to attend Area Orientation, please stop by the TRICARE Service Center (TSC) located on the ground floor of the hospital to complete your TOP application. Please be advised: After you leave the Continental United States (CONUS), ADSMs must enroll into the TOP Program. ADFMs have the option to enroll into TOP Prime or TOP Standard. TOP Standard benefits are a feefor-service option. If you have additional questions, please stop by the TSC. Other beneficiaries that have TRICARE Standard Insurance and/or Other Health Insurance (OHI) based on your organization’s affiliation to include U.S. Military Retirees, NATO, Department of Defense Employees, State Department Employees, and Government Service (GS) Employees can be seen at U.S. Naval Hospital Naples, Italy on a space available basis. Medical services provided will require you to pay up front if you hold a TRICARE Standard Policy with the opportunity to file a claim later, or if you carry OHI this insurance will be billed. If you and your loved ones fall into any of these beneficiary categories, the hospital will require you to register into our Composite Health Care System (CHCS) by visiting the Medical Records Department on the ground floor of the hospital. As part of U.S. Naval Hospital Naples Outreach Initiative, it is the hospital’s goal to enroll all TOP Prime beneficiaries within 90 days of arriving to the Naples Area. The hospital, in collaboration with the NSA Housing Office, will in the near future utilize the email you provided on the Housing Application to invite you to enroll into Relay Health. This is only after signing a Privacy Act/Disclosure Document. Relay Health is a secure messaging system allowing patients to communicate directly with their Primary Care Manager (PCM) and team for appointments,
medication refills, and conduct a web-visit for any medical concerns. Please note: This service is to be used ONLY for routine requests. If you are experiencing an emergency and need immediate assistance, you should call 911 if on base and 118 if off base in the Italian community. Those not enrolled into TRICARE Prime will NOT be assigned a Primary Care Manager; however, they will still have the benefit to see our highly skilled providers on a space available basis and will also have the opportunity of using Relay Health. When you receive an invitation to enroll, please click “accept” to enjoy the benefits of the online secured messaging system. For those U.S. Military personnel and their families leaving the Naples Area, it is very important to know these key facts regarding your medical benefit. As of April 1, 2014, CONUS Military Treatment Facilities (MTF) no longer has TRICARE Service Centers to assist sponsors or their family members enrolled into a TRICARE Prime or Prime Remote Program. There are many different ways your enrollment can be completed. Once you know when you're moving, call International SOS Regional Call Center at +44 20 8762 8384 or 1 800 915994 to give them the information about your upcoming move. To begin the enrollment transfer, International SOS will ask for the Sponsor's: Name, Social Security Number, cellular phone number, e-mail address, the estimated date of your arrival at your new duty station, and where you are moving, to determine the appropriate TRICARE Prime option. Note: If there are any family members involved in the move, they will ask for their names and possible contact information, i.e. cell phone and/or e-mail of your spouse. You have up to 60 days after leaving your overseas assignment to enroll into the new area, if not, your benefit will automatically be transferred to TRICARE Standard and Extra. Remember, active duty service members must transfer their enrollment to TRICARE Prime or TRICARE Prime Remote. Family members may choose to transfer their enrollment or to use TRICARE Standard and Extra or if you move to an area where the US Family Health Plan is offered. Family members may also enroll in TRICARE Prime. To complete the transfer process, International SOS shares your information with your new contractor: – North Region: Health Net Federal Services – South Region: Humana Military Healthcare Services – West Region: United Healthcare Military & Veterans Your new contractor will call you within five business days of your anticipated arrival date to discuss your Prime enrollment options. Your enrollment transfer is effective the day your new contractor calls you and you agree to the enrollment transfer. It may take up to four business days to complete
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)
the transfer, but you'll be covered by International SOS until the enrollment transfer is complete. If you prefer, you can transfer your enrollment within 60 days of arriving at your new location. Call your new regional contractor when you arrive at your new duty location to transfer your enrollment: – North Region (Health Net Federal Services): 1-877-874-2273 or log into www.hnfs.com – South Region (Humana Military): 1-800-444-5445 or log into www.human-military.com – West (United Healthcare): 1-877988-9378 or log into www.uhcmilitarywest.com You can also transfer your enrollment online using TRICARE’s Beneficiary Web Enrollment site at https://www.dmdc.osd.mil/appj/bwe /. You will be required to use your CAC, DS Logon, or DFAS Account. Finally, you can also download, complete and mail a TRICARE Prime Enrollment Application and PCM Change Form. Please log into http://tricare.mil/forms/ to access forms online based on the region you will be transferring to in the Continental United States (CONUS). Mail it to the new contractor. The mailing address is found on the form. If you are a U.S. Military Retiree holding TRICARE Standard insurance, the coverage goes with you. All other beneficiaries need to contact their insurance company for guidance on transferring their coverage. These important tips will ease transferring your health benefit into and out of the Naples Area. Benevenuti a bordo (Welcome Aboard) to Naples, Italy! If you are leaving Naples then Buon Viaggio (pleasant journey)!
Lt. Megan Donnelly looks through a telescopic alidade while standing watch as the officer of the deck on the bridge of the nimitz-class aircraft carrier uSS Abraham Lincoln (CVn 72). The Sea Service Leadership Association selected Donnelly as the recipient of the 2012 Capt. Joy Bright hancock Award in the junior officer category. Abraham Lincoln is deployed to the u.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility conducting maritime security operations, theater security cooperation efforts and support missions as part of Operation enduring Freedom. (Photo by MC2 Jonathan P. Idle)
Beginning Sept. 1: Ball Caps May be Worn with NWUs From Chief of Naval Personnel Public Affairs
Beginning Sept. 1, Sailors are authorized to wear the Navy and command ball caps in place of the eight-point cover with the Navy Working Uniform (NWU) Type I, II or III. Based on feedback from the Fleet, Secretary of the Navy Ray Mabus and Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Jonathan Greenert made the decision back in July to expand the ball cap wear policy. According to NAVADMIN 200/14, command ball caps are organizational clothing that may be purchased with appropriated funds. Sailors may purchase command ball caps with personal funds, just as they purchase command badges, patches, belt buckles and other permissible uniform items. Additionally, wardrooms, chief petty officer messes, first class petty officer associations, junior enlisted associations, and other organizations may purchase command ball caps with their funds. Department of Defense guidance prohibits the use of morale, welfare and recreation's non-appropriated funds to purchase command ball caps. The eight-point cover remains the basic uniform component cover for the NWUs and will be the only appropriate cover for personnel uniform inspections and special occasions to ensure a uniform appearance within the command. The Navy and command ball cap will remain authorized, optional head gear worn with Navy flight suits, Navy blue coveralls, flame resistant coveralls, and the Navy physical training uniform. For more news from Chief of Naval Personnel, visit www.navy.mil/local/cnp/.
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GIs of Comedy Share Laughs During Stop in Naples
A stunning view of Capri with the Sorrentine Peninsula and Salerno Bay in the background taken from Monte Solaro, the highest point of the Capri island at 1,932 feet. (Photos by Cmdr. Don Biadog Jr.)
The comedy troupe GIs of Comedy made a stop in naples to entertain the military community with military-related humor and more. naples is part of the group's Armed Forces entertainment tour through europe. (Photo courtesy of GIs of Comedy)
MWR Takes Group to Capri for Labor Day Left: The winding road of Via Krupp taken from the botanical gardens of Augustus, originally known by the name of Krupp Gardens.
Jose Sarduy, still an active member of the united States Air Force Reserve and an accomplished aviator and veteran of Operations enduring Freedom and Iraqi Freedom, performed with the other GIs of Comedy at O'Rhys, Sept. 1. (Photo by Staci Deitrich)
Below: Aldo Sparice (right), tour guide from MWR's Information, Tickets and Tours (ITT) office, leads nearly 30 service members and their families on a walking tour of Marina Grande, the main port of the island of Capri, Sept. 1. The Labor Day holiday weekend tour included a journey from Marina Grande to Anacapri, then to Capri's city center with one of the inland private minibuses. An optional journey to Monte Solaro, 1,932-foot Mountain located on the west side, is the highest point of the island.
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The Combined Multi-Cultural Heritage Committee (CMHC) observed Women’s Equality Day, Aug. 26, at the Capodichino base theater. Congress established the annual observation day in 1971 to commemorate the ratification of the 19th Amendment, which gave women the right to vote. The heritage committee celebrated the contributions and influence of women within American and Naval history and recognized the struggle to engender a culture of equality. “Why is Women’s Equality important?” said Lt. Cmdr. (Select) Onege Maroadi, guest speaker for Women’s Equality Day. “I think that it is necessary to ensure that we all are equal, that all genders are equal, and that all genders have the same opportunities because it is the only way that we will be able to pull from each individual. It is the only way we will be able to progress. We can’t just limit progression to one gender, we will be limiting ourselves.” The Women’s Suffrage movement began at the Seneca Falls Convention in Seneca Falls, New York in 1848. The movement’s goal was to gain national prominence and outline civil, political, and social demands for common goals comparable to male citizens. The cause’s outline rallied for basic rights to permit women to own property within a marriage, to have a legal claim to money, and to politically center around granting women the right to vote. Chief Information System Technician Shamika S. Bonaparte, Master of Ceremonies for Women’s Equality Day, said she was impacted by the Navy women who came before her in the Nurse Corps and WAVES [Women Accepted for Volunteer Emergency Service]. “The struggle for equality was real but they were there, they were fighting, they weren’t giving up so
they made it possible for me to serve beside my male counter parts and wear the uniform and proudly wear my anchors,” said Bonaparte. “Their impact was great, because if they would not have continued their struggle or continued to fight for what they believe in then I couldn’t be a member of the military. Women have unofficially assisted the U.S. Navy since the American Revolution and officially began serving when the Navy Nurse Corps was established in 1908. The Naval Reserve Act of 1916 permitted qualified “persons” to enlist during World War I; yet, the Navy did not specifically authorize women to enlist until a year later when they were designated as “Yeoman (F).” They remained the only women in the Navy until the services launched WAVES program in 1942, which allowed women to serve in an official uniform during World War II. “The celebrations put together by the Multi-Cultural Committee do affect me in a positive manner,” said Maroadi. “One of the things is that they helped me remember to review my history and realize that we have come a long way.” “In the next 50 years I see [Women’s Equality] making great strides,” said Aviation Boatwain’s Mate 2nd Class Melissa H. Ashley, member of the MCHC. “Currently in the military women are able to go on submarines, they are going to be able to sign up for special duties as well as other programs.” Women serving today within the U.S. Navy make up more than 18 percent of the force with more than 56,000 on active duty and more than 10,000 as reserve Sailors. The total female Naval force currently includes 34 flag officers, two Fleet Master Chiefs (50%), two Force Master Chiefs (11%), 48 Command Master Chiefs (10%), and three woman serving as Command Senior Chiefs (6%) with duty based both at sea and shore. For more information about women within the Navy visit www.navy.mil.
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Obtaining your Sojourner Permit Italian law requires all foreign personnel working or living within Italy, other than an active-duty member under military orders, to obtain a Sojourner Permit within eight days of arrival in Italy. This is different from a visa, which is merely an approval for entry into the country. All applicants over 14 years of age must apply in person, as each person's signature is required at the time of application. NATIONALS OF ANY STATE OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITY COMING TO ITALY DO NOT REQUIRE ANY VISA OR SOJOURNER PERMIT. As part of the Area Orientation process, the U.S. Region Legal Service Office (RLSO EURAFSWA) assists in the preparation and oversees the acquisition of the Sojourner Permit for all personnel attached to U.S. Navy commands in the Naples area. Army and Air Force personnel stationed at JFC must apply through the Carabiniere at the JFC Provost Marshall's Office, Building L. Contact Tiziana Petrarca, RLSO EURAFSWA liaison advisor, at 081-5684639 for more information.
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In the Spotlight
ORTHOPEDICS DEPARTMENT Petty Officer Third Class Jessica Bass is a hard charging Sailor from Wilmington, North Carolina. She enlisted in the Navy on 6th August 2012. After completing Hospital Corpsman “A” school, she attended training as Orthopedic Cast Room Technician in San Antonio, Texas. She joined the USNH Naples Orthopedic team in June of 2013 and has been a vital member ever since. HM3 Bass likes working with Orthopedic Surgeons and assisting them with application of splints, casts and specialized equipment. For leisure, HM3 Bass stays active by going to the gym, doing cross fit and playing volleyball. She enjoys living in Italy for the ability to explore new places in Europe; Her favorite food is pizza so it works out well that she is stationed in “La Bella Napoli.” Bass is newly engaged with a fellow service member and plans on getting married next May in North Carolina. She also enjoys volunteering for the USO. She is currently taking college courses to complete her Associate’s degree in General Studies, and has plans to submit a package for the Navy Physician Assistant program. In the next ten years, HM3 Bass sees herself advancing her Navy career as a Physician Assistant Officer.
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)
DIANA RANGEL USO Naples wants to thank and congratulate USO Volunteer, Diana Rangel! Born in Mexico, but calling Texas her home state, Diana has brought a taste of home with her to Naples and is now a valuable member of the USO Naples Committee. Diana Rangel was born in Mexico, but calls Texas her home state. She has brought a taste of home with her to Naples and is now a valuable member of the USO Naples committee. She began as a volunteer in March and has since generously given more than 200 hours of her time in support of several events, including Hot Doggin’ Tuesdays, the Multi-Cultural Summer Fest, outreaches with USS Mount Whitney (LCC 20), and Single Sailor Barbecues. Rangel is also an essential supporter of the weekly food programs. “My favorite aspect of volunteering with the USO is participating in the food programs, because I really enjoy food and cooking.” She brings a taste of home and a big smile to every event for Sailors and their family members. “I volunteer with the USO because it allows me to be an active part of the community and help other people have an enjoyable overseas tour.” Rangel also volunteers for the NavyMarine Corps Relief Society, providing financial assistance to service members.
HM3 JOSHUA C. SHOEMAKE Hospital Corpsman 3rd Class Joshua Shoemake was born and raised in Phoenix, Ariz. He joined the Navy in 2009 and attended Hospital Corpsman A-School in Great Lakes, Ill. and then went on to Field Medical Training Battalion in Camp Lejeune, N.C. After a successful tour with 1st Marine Division Camp Lejeune, N.C., he transferred to U.S. Naval Hospital Naples in December 2013. Shoemake currently works in the Staff Education and Training department as the Resuscitative Medicine programs manager. He coordinates critical training evolutions for 526 hospital personnel including Basic Life Saver, Combat Lifesaver, Pediatric Advance Life Support, Advance Cardiovascular Life Support, Neonatal Resuscitation Program, Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), Cardiac Workshop courses and the new healthcare Simulation Lab. Shoemake’s current goal is to continue with his off-duty college education and eventually be commissioned. When asked to what he owes all his continued success, he instantly names his wife and states “happy wife, happy Life.”
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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 at the HRO Website: http://cnic.navy.mil/regions/cnreurafswa/ab out/Jobs.html Applications are accepted at the Security Pass and ID Office at Capodichino, or at the HRO, located in Admin 1, Capodichino, or by mailing to: HRO, PSC 817 Box 29, FPO AE 09622, or at Fleet and Family Service Center (FFSC) located on the TLA first floor, at Support Site. HRO must receive mailed applications by closing date of the vacancy announcement. PLEASE NOTE: Customer service operation hours for the following HRO services are Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. and from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.: • ID/CAC Cards (DD1172-2) • Requests for an Official Passport (DD1056) • Logistical Support Letters • Work Certificates
U.S. POSITIONS NOTE: CONUS hires currently residing in the Naples/Gaeta commuting areas must apply through USAJOBS in order to receive consideration. CLOSING SEPT. 11 Telecommunications Manager, GS-0391-12, EUR14-871860AG, Full Time Permanent CLOSING SEPT. 18 Interdisciplinary Engineer, GS-08XX-13, EUR14-927795-AV, Full Time Permanent Program Manager, GS-0340-13, EUR14-906423-KB, Full Time Permanent
LOCAL NATIONAL (LN) POSITIONS CLOSING SEPT. 11 Financial Technician, Ua-050305 KPP Ua-0503-04, ANN#70294902290-AG, Full Time Permanent CLOSING SEPT. 18 Program Analyst, Ua-0343-01, ANN#33191-903642-AV, Full Time Permanent, AOC: Current Naval Facilities Engineering Command Eurafswa Permanent Employees Only Purchasing Agent, Ua-1105-05, ANN#66096-869786-EG, Full Time Permanent If you have any questions, contact the front desk at 081-568-5409. You can also contact the HRO Naples helpdesk at: http://cnic.navy.mil/ Europe/About/Jobs/AboutWorkingHere/index.htm. You will be contacted within 24 hours, so please be sure to provide your contact information. Thank you and we appreciate your input, whether negative or positive so that we can find ways to improve the HRO services or continue to provide excellent service. As a reminder, an
HRO representative is available for the bi-weekly "Meet & Greet" at the Support Site food court area 8-9 a.m. Please feel free to come by, pick up a copy of a vacancy announcement that you may be interested in applying for, or ask questions. If the HRO representative is unable to provide you a response, he or she will bring the question back to the HRO office and you will be provided an answer or a call back the same day. The next "Meet & Greet" is from 8-9 a.m. Sept. 8.
NON-APPROPRIATED FUND (NAF) POSITIONS Fleet & Family Readiness NAF Local Naples job announcements within CNREURAFSWA may be viewed at: www.cnic.navy.mil/ regions/cnreurafswa/about/jobs. html. The necessary application forms are also available online. For any questions you have, you may reach us at 081-568-4164/2505/5612. The applications may be emailed to C N R E U R A F S WA _ N R B O _ N 9 _ Personnel@eu.navy.mil.
NSA NAPLES US POSITIONS, MWR OPEN CONTINUOUS POSITIONS Recreation Aid, NF-0189-01 ANN#13-128, flexible, Bowling Center, Support Site. Job Summary: Provides oversight of activities and necessary services to authorized patrons. Food Service Worker, NA-740804, ANN#13-126 flexible , Bowling Center, Support Site. Job Summary: Performs a variety of tasks such as grilling or frying pancakes, hamburgers, hot dogs, bacon, eggs, sausage, by watching while the items are cooking, turning as required; regulating temperature and removing when done. Lifeguard, NF-0189-01, ANN# 14-084 temporary flexible (Seasonal Employment) Aquatics Division, Carney Park/Support Site. Job Summary: Works as instructor, safeguards and supervises swimmers and bathers in pool area. Closing date: Opening Until Filled Education Aid/Technician, CY1702-I/II, ANN#14-128, (Multiple Positions) flexible, Child Development Centers, School Age Care, Youth Programs, Teen Center and Youth Sports Capodichino/Support Site. Job Summary: Provides appropriate developmental care and instruction for children and youth ranging in age from six weeks to eighteen years in a Child and Youth Program setting Performs routine, day-to-day care of infants and children ranging from 6weeks to 5 years old. Assembles of gathers materials and equipment necessary to execute School Age Care for children ranging from 6 years old to 9 years old, School-Age Care PreTeen for children ranging from 10 years old to 12 years old, Teen Center Program for children ranging from 13 years old to 18 years old. Receives and releases children to/from authorized parents, guidance. Recreation Aid, NF-0189-01, ANN#14-141 flexible, Outdoor Recreation Program, Support site/Carney Park. Job Summary:
In the event of an emergency or to report a crime, please call the Emergency Dispatch Center at 081-568-4911 or 5911. (On-Base Dial 9-1-1) For non-emergency assistance, call 081-568-5638.
Provides and maintain recreation and athletic equipment issue. 1st cut off date: 08/08/2014. Closing date: Opening Until Filled. Education Aid/Technician, CY1702-I/II, ANN#14-142, (Multiple Positions) regular full time, (Eligible for Post Allowance) Child Development Centers, School Age Care, Youth Programs, Teen Center and Youth Sports Capodichino/Support Site. Job Summary: Provides appropriate developmental care and instruction for children and youth ranging in age from six weeks to eighteen years in a Child and Youth Program setting Performs routine, day-to-day care of infants and children ranging from 6weeks to 5 years old. Assembles of gathers materials and equipment necessary to execute School Age Care for children ranging from 6 years old to 9 years old, School-Age Care PreTeen for children ranging from 10 years old to 12 years old, Teen Center Program for children ranging from 13 years old to 18 years old. Receives and releases children to/from authorized parents, guidance.1st cut off date: 08/08/2014. Closing date: Opening Until Filled.
NEX EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES Gricignano, Building 2091-B Call 081-813-5252/5253/5254 or DSN 629-4774 Hours: Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. For a current list of U.S. vacancies and the on-line application, please visit our website at: https://www.NavyExchange.jobs. To assist your job search go directly to the location field, open the drop down menu and click on Italy, then click on the ‘Search for Jobs’ button. You will see all the jobs in Italy (mostly Naples area); please ensure you are not applying for a position located in Sigonella (Sicily). Call the numbers above for assistance.
U.S. NAF POSITIONS AVAILABLE JFC MINIMART Ann#140003K6 Sales Clerk/ MM/NF-01/RFT – One Vacancy Pay Rate: $8.00 - $9.50. Responsible for selling general merchandise to customers and ensuring merchandise is properly stocked and available. GRICIGNANO MAIN STORE Ann#140000A9 Store Worker/ CL/NA-02/FLEX - Open Until Filled - Pay Rate: $10.34. Performs various duties including loading/ unloading merchandise, verifying type and quantities; prepares merchandise for stocking and stocks shelves; assists in conducting periodic inventories; assists customers. Ann#14000014 Cashier Checker/CC/NF-01/FLEX– Open Until Filled - Pay Rate: $8.00$9.50. Associates engaged in the operation of cash registers to record sales in retail checkout areas. Ann#14000015 Sales Clerk/ HL/NF-01/FLEX- Open Until Filled - Pay Rate: $8.00-$9.50. Responsible for selling general merchandise to customers and ensuring merchandise is properly
stocked and displayed for the Electronics, Housewares, Domestics, Furniture, and Gifts departments. Ann#14000019 Sales Clerk/ SL/NF-01/FLEX PT - Open Until Filled - Pay Rate: $8.00-$9.50. Responsible for selling general merchandise to customers and ensuring merchandise is properly stocked and displayed for the Jewelry, Men’s, Ladies, Shoes, Cosmetics, Handbags, and Children’s departments. Ann#14000013 Sales Clerk/ CL/NF-01/FLEX - Open until filled - Pay Rate: $8.00-$9.50. Responsible for selling general merchandise to customers and ensuring merchandise is properly stocked and displayed for the Cosmetics, Health & Personal Care, Sporting Goods, Garden, Christmas Shop, Pets, and Cough and Cold departments. Security Ann#1400029V Guard/52/NF-01/FLEX - Open Until Filled - Pay Rate: $9.00$11.00. Ensures enforcement of security measures; conducts inspections; prepares reports concerning security related incidents, etc. Ann#1400022V Customer Service Clerk/CS/NF-02/FLEX - One Vacancy - Pay Rate: $9.00 - $11.00. Performs a variety of customer service duties including special orders, foreign currency exchange, Western Union, merchandise returns, gas sales, layaways, etc. Ann#140000GM LP/Safety Investigator Asst. (Trainee)/52/NFFT Pay Rate: 01/FLEX $10.00-$12.00. Responsible for the protection of Navy Exchange assets through investigative strategies and the auditing of controls designed to prevent and minimize loss potential. Utilizes various surveillance techniques. (POTENTIAL JOB PROGRESSION)
GRICIGNANO MINIMART Ann#140001KG Sales Clerk/ MM /NF-01/ FLEX - Three Vacancies - Pay Rate: $8.00-$9.50. Responsible for selling general merchandise to customers and ensuring merchandise is properly stocked and available. CAPODICHINO NEXMART Ann#140003K5 Customer Service Clerk/MM/NF-01/RFT- Open Until Filled - Pay Rate: $9.00$10.50. Performs a variety of customer service duties including special orders, foreign currency exchange, Western Union, merchandise returns, etc Ann#140001HE Sales Clerk/ MM /NF-01/ FLEX – Open until filled - Pay Rate: $8.00- $9.50. Responsible for selling general merchandise to customers and ensuring merchandise is properly stocked and available. EUROPE DISTRICT ADMIN Ann#140003Y1 Human Resources Associate/61/NF-02/ RFT– One Vacancy -Open Until Filled - Pay: $9.00 - $11.00. Performs a variety of HR support duties that involve recruiting; screening; staffing; processing personnel actions; conducting orientation training. Types a variety of forms, letters; compiles statistical data using the automated personnel system/database. Direct HR experience preferred. GAETA MINIMART Ann#14000438 Retail Annex Operator/MM/NF-02/RFT – Open Until Filled - Pay Rate: $9.00$11.00. Serves as Operator in charge of retail outlet located a significant distance from an Exchange, with responsibility for selling a variety of technical items (uniforms, automotive parts, electronics, etc.)