60th year, No. 5
Serving the NATO, Naples and Gaeta Military Community in Italy
Friday, February 6, 2015
Carnevale Revelry and More Return to Campania and Beyond
Story by Lou Freed / Photos by J. Freed
Fred Kuwornu, director, discusses his award-winning film "Inside Buffalo" with students at the Naples All American High School Jan. 2 during a special Black History Month assembly inside the school gymnasium. "Inside Buffalo" documents the story of the U.S. Army's 92nd Infantry Division "Buffalo Soldiers" during World War II and the segregated combat unit's struggle with civil rights upon return to post-war America. Kuwornu's international visit to Naples and his Black History Month presentation was done in cooperation with the U.S. Consulate General Naples to promote cross-cultural communication between young Italians and Americans. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Robert S. Price/Released)
Director Screens World War II Documentary Film at Naples American High School for Black History Month More than 200 students attended the screening, including 40 from the central Naples school “Convitto Nazionale Vittorio Emanuele II,” to learn about the African American Award-winning director Fred Kudjo Kuwornu visited U.S. soldiers and the racial tensions they endured during the and Italian high school students at the Naples war, from inferior training to poor equipment American High School on the U.S. Naval Supand supplies. “It was inspiring port Activity (NSA) Naples, Italy base in GricigKuwornu said his film is the first to recount because it made me the veteran Buffalo Soldiers’ stories of battles nano di Aversa Feb. 2 to screen his documentary “Inside Buffalo” during a crossthink maybe some- and unexpected friendships with liberated Italcultural event for Black History Month. ians. times the best stoKuwornu’s international visit to Naples and “It was inspiring, not just because it was about his presentation aboard NSA Naples was done ries are the untold themes that are always important,” said in cooperation with the U.S. Consulate General Guiseppe Gigleo, a visiting 10th grader. “It was ones.” Naples to promote cross-cultural communicainspiring because it made me think maybe tion between young Italians and Americans. sometimes the best stories are the untold ones.” The documentary tells the story of the U.S. Army’s 92nd Kuwornu said he wanted the audience to take away a Infantry Division, Buffalo Soldiers, who fought within a greater understanding about the United States’ relationsegregated combat unit in Italy during World War II and ship with Italy during World War II. returned to post-war America to face civil rights issues. DIRECTOR SCREENS FILM Page 4
By MC3 Robert S. Price Naval Public Affairs Support Element East - Detachment Europe
CAPTAIN’S CORNER. . . . . . . . . 2 BASE NOTES. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 ITALIAN NEWS . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 NAVY HISTORY / SPOTLIGHT. . 4 FFSC CALENDAR . . . . . . . . . . . 5 SOUND OFF . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 MOVIES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 USO TOURS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
TIGER SHARKS LooK To DEFEND TITLE . . . . . page 5
SPELLING BEE CHAMP . . . . . . . . . . page 12
WORD SEARCH / COLOR ME 12 JOBS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Easter arrives April 5th this year; hence, Carnevale, the largest winter festival in many countries around the world, including Italy, is celebrated each weekend this month leading up to Fat Tuesday on Feb. 17. Renowned Italian carnival destinations – Venice, Viareggio, Putignano and Acireale – have kicked off their festivities. While the City of Naples may not rock with traditional carnival manifestations, some Campanian towns will have their share of costumed revelers, confetti, floats and music, reminding all to let their hair hang down before the somber Lent season begins. In the spirit of merrymaking, the City of Naple’s Culture and Tourism officials will paint the town red with “Lovers’ Night” on Valentine’s Day to commemorate love and romance. The idea is meant to entice tourists and residents to the city’s premier museums with love-themed art works. Additionally, some cultural venues will present a variety of programs to remember the day by. Carnevale Festivities From north to south, Italy boasts jubilant cities at carnival time. Ivrea (Piemonte province) explodes with a unique “Battle of Oranges” symbolically reenacting a medieval revolt against oppressors by townspeople pelting each other with oranges.
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PANOrAMA February 6, 2015
CAPTAIN’S CORNER
Emergency Management Communication Sign Up
By Capt. Doug Carpenter NSA Naples Commanding Officer
We finished up Reliant Pulcinella 2015 yesterday, a great security-focused exercise. Thanks to all the participants, especially our first responders who do so much to protect our community. You are the front-line for NSA Naples and I appreciate your presence, professionalism, and dedication. We’re able to enjoy and almost take for granted the relatively safe atmosphere on our military installations due to their round-the-clock vigilance. For the larger community, please say thanks and give these personnel a handshake, they keep us safe day and night and we should all be proud of their efforts. So whether you’re heading out for some amazing travel this weekend or staying on base to see who wins USO’s Naples Got Talent contest, please continue to remain alert. Don’t fall victim to complacency, and speak up if something doesn’t seem quite right. Report anything suspicious to Dispatch at 081-568-5638 or 081-568-5639. We are all key players in ensuring our personnel and families our safe. This week marked the USO’s 74th birthday and Saturday is their annual talent contest with two roundtrip airline tickets to the U.S. up for grabs. I heard it drew a pretty large crowd to the Naples High School cafeteria the past few years and I see no reason it should die down now. I got a chance to see some of the auditions, and I can tell you first hand that we have a lot of talent in our community. The contest begins at 6 p.m., so come out, have some fun, and show your support for these brave individuals taking the stage. I’ve been speaking about taxes lately every chance I get. My taxes are filed and my family is awaiting our return from the IRS. If you’re not there yet, know that our Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program is up and running at Capodichino, the Support Site and Gaeta. You can get your taxes done for FREE at any of these three IRS-certified tax centers if you’re a service member, spouse or retiree. Just call the Region Legal Services Office (RLSO) at 081-568-4576 to schedule an appointment. They’ll be up and running until June 15, but they’re encouraging everyone to file their taxes by April 15. Preparing your taxes is a good time to go over your financial situation and take another look at your financial goals. If you’re still in the hole from Christmas spending, it may be an opportune time to reevaluate your spending habits. Track your spending for a month or so and see where your money is going. It normally surprises people how much they spend on the little things. The next step would be to create a spending plan based on your goals. Talk it all over with your command financial specialist or stop by the Fleet and Family Support Center for additional resources. I hope to see a packed theater Tuesday night at my Town Hall. I love the opportunity for direct feedback from our community and it’s really the ideal way. So bring the family to the Support Site movie theater at 6 p.m. I look forward to answering your questions and hopefully clearing up any issues and concerns some of you may have. Enjoy your weekend!
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The Navy College office will be offering Defense Lanformation_sheet guage Proficiency Testing every Thursday morning at 7:30 a.m. The main office will be closed to accommodate New Naples MWR Website Launched personnel needing to take the test. Contact Larry Daley MWR information for Naples and Gaeta is now availat DSN 626-6683 or 081-568-6683 for availability. able on their new website www.naplesmwr.org. The website hosts local MWR facility information and schedules, including a link to the Information, Tickets Easter Eggstravaganza Food Vendors and and Travel (ITT) website www.mwritt.org. The ITT Volunteers Needed website offers information on local events in the CamEaster Eggstravaganza will be celebrated at Carney pania region, allows you to book hotels, obtain "Do it Park March 28. If you are a command-sponsored orYourself" travel information and best of all- register ganization, you can sign up to be a food vendor beginand pay for daily trips and tours through their safe onning Feb. 17. The registration fee is $50 and you’ll be line payment system. asked to complete a request form/contract at the Youth Center, which gives you authorization as a vendor. VolVITA Self-Help Tax Centers at Capodichino, unteers are needed to help guard the fields, monitor the Bounce House, assist with set-up, operate the kidSupport Site and Gaeta die train, and candy distribution. Transportation is The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program is up available for volunteers, if needed. Contact the Youth and running at Capodichino, the Support Site and Center at DSN 629-4722 or 081-811-4722 to find out Gaeta. Get your taxes done for free at any of three how you can help. IRS-certified VITA centers in Naples. Call the Region Legal Services Office front desk at 081-568-4576 to Register for Session 2 Group and Private schedule an appointment for either location. The tax centers will run through June 15, but taxpayers are Swim Lessons encouraged to file their taxes by April 15. The VITA Register in person at the Capo Fit Zone pool for Sestax centers are open to all service members, dependsion 2 Group Swim Lessons, which will take place Feb. ents and retirees. Priority will be given to E-6 and jun- 7, 14, 21 and 28. Lesson dates and times depend on ior personnel. age and skill levels. Cost is $30 per person for one session of four, forty-minute lessons. Private lessons are African American Heritage Month at the also available on Saturday mornings. Cost is $20 per person for a 30-minute, one-on-one instruction class or Libraries $74 for a package of four private lessons. For more inThe Support Site Library and Capo Connections are formation, call DSN 626-4254 or 081-568-4254. celebrating African American Heritage Month by hosting special books, displays and bibliographies. By anNow- March 1: Naples Overseas Support swering two questions correctly from the special in-house quiz, you may win a prize. Visit the Support Club Scholarship Applications Accepted Site Library on Thursday, Feb. 26 from 10:30 a.m. to Applications for the NOSC’s annual scholarship pro3 p.m. and let your kids make their own African Amer- gram will be available and conducted online from Jan. ican craft to take home. 26 until March 1. Two scholarship applications will be offered, but applicants may only apply for one. ScholNew Volunteer Opportunity at Naples arship #1 is the traditional NOSC scholarship that requires applicants to have a minimum 3.0 GPA, Elementary School active-duty service members may apply. The new Naples Elementary School is seeking active-duty scholarship allows the NOSC to spread the wealth to service members, civilians and retirees who enjoy more community members interested in furthering working with young children to volunteer for the their education. Scholarship #2 is not open to activeschool’s new mentoring program, Dolphin Buddies. duty service members and doesn’t require a GPA to be Volunteers must be willing to commit at least 30 minprovided, but does require a letter of reference with utes to an hour per week, or every other week, to inter- the application. Visit www.noscitaly.com to access the act with small groups of children during lunch or applications. Please contact Cathy Caldwell, NOSC recess. Dolphin Buddies will allow children to be men- Scholarship chairperson, with any questions at nosctored while playing games, participating in crafts or scholarship@gmail.com. other organized activities. There is a one-hour mandatory training required to participate. Training sessions Now- March 31: Flooring Project at USNH will be held in the elementary school’s 106. Call Karen Naples Rodrigues at DSN 629-4037 or 081-811-4037 to sign up. Training sessions will be held Feb. 5 at 5 p.m., Feb. The U.S. Naval Hospital Naples on Support Site is 7 at 10 a.m., Feb. 10 at 5 p.m., Feb. 12 at 5 p.m., Feb. undergoing a replacement project for corridor base19 at 5 p.m. and Feb. 21 at 10 a.m. boards and waiting area flooring until March 31. Each day, various corridors and/or waiting rooms will be shut down, which will change traffic patterns and posAFN the Eagle Changed to 107.0 FM AFN Naples transitioned to a new radio frequency in sibly increasing wait times at certain clinics. Please be an effort to better service the Support Site and the au- mindful of this and follow posted signs throughout the hospital during this ongoing project. dience in the surrounding area. Community members are now able to tune into AFN the Eagle on 107.0 FM. See BASE NOTES Page 13
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ITALIAN NEWS BRIEFS
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SERGIO MATTARELLA SWORN IN AS 12TH ITALIAN PRESIDENT Sergio Mattarella, 73, was sworn in Tuesday as the 12th president of Italy. In his speech to Parliament, he took the oath of office and vowed to fight corruption and organized crime. Mattarella also encouraged the nation to embrace economic and electoral reform. He vowed to be impartial in his role of referee of Italian politics for the next seven years, and he received long standing ovations before and after the swearing-in. Mattarella, a senior judge at the Constitutional Court, was proclaimed new head of state at the fourth ballot with 665 votes of the 1,009 presidential lawmakers from both houses of parliament and regional representatives on Saturday. Mattarella was officially endorsed by the Democratic Party, after his name was proposed by Prime Minister Matteo Renzi. He replaced Giorgio Napolitano, who had served for nine years, the longest presidency in the history of the Italian Republic. Mattarella formally resigned Monday from the Constitutional court, but will retain the title of constitutional judge emeritus. He comes from a prominent Sicilian family, which bears the scars of a painful fight against organized crime. His father, Bernardo Mattarella, served as a Christian Democrat minister several times throughout the 1950s and 1960s; and his elder brother, Piersanti, was regional governor of Sicily from 1978 until his assassination by the Mafia in 1980. Mattarella, who taught legal procedure at the University of Palermo, entered politics three years following his brother’s death. Mattarella’s reputation for integrity and competency allowed him to rise quickly in several Christian Democrat-led coalitions. He became a minister in several governments and in 1990 he resigned as minister of education rather than vote for a broadcasting law that favored Berlusconi’s Mediaset empire. His first statement as the new President was: “My thoughts go first and especially to the difficulties and hopes of our citizens,” and his first official visit on election day was to the site
of the Fosse Ardeatine massacre, near Rome, where in 1944 Nazi occupation troops killed 335 people as a reprisal for a partisan attack against the German SS. “Europe and the world must be united to defeat whoever wants to drag us into a new age of terror,” he said.
SORRENTO IS QUEEN OF EUROPEAN TOURISM Sorrento has been confirmed as the queen of European tourism, according to the travel web site Trivago, which ranked 100 locations worldwide. Sorrento won the first position in the European podium followed by Dresden, Germany, and Gdansk, Poland. Sorrento maintains high quality standards and has become a symbol for Italian excellence throughout the world. Costanzo Iaccarino, president of the Hotel Association in Campania and Sorrento Coast acknowledged the high level of entrepreneurs were responsible for the excellent level of service and accommodations.
GIANNINI TO HELP IMPROVE ITALIANS’ LANGUAGE SKILLS Education Minister Stefania Giannini said that a new measure will be introduced in the government plan to improve Italians’ language skills. There will be the possibility of having an English professor teaching a subject in English at elementary schools in Italy. Subjects are not defined yet, but science lessons could be introduced in the new plan. The plan also introduced a new selection process for teachers who teach Italian language to children who are non-Italian native speakers. In recent years Italy has made progress teaching English at schools.
LIMATOLA DEDICATES 25TH CARNIVAL The town of Limatola, in the Province of Benevento, about 35 km northeast of Naples, dedicated its 25th edition of Carnival with concerts, a parade of floats, and gastronomic events Feb. 8, 15 and 17. The parade of floats will be held in the early afternoon. The main float is the culinary one with free distribution of mortadella (large Italian sausage), baked bread and red wine.
USO NAPLES is looking for outgoing and enthusiastic volunteers to join their committee to make a tangible difference in the community through special events and outreach. If interested, please email Shannon McCaulley at shannon.mccaulley@uso.it or call the USO Capodichino office at DSN 626-5713. NAPLES OVERSEAS SUPPORT CLUB (NOSC) is seeking committed members to serve as Vice President of Fundraising, Membership Chairperson, Parliamentarian, and Shopping on the Boot Editor for the 2014-15 board term. For more information, please visit www.noscitaly.com or email noscitaly@gmail.com. THE TRANSATLANTIC COUNCIL OF THE BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA is looking for Eagle Scouts in the Naples community to update the National Eagle Scout Association database. All Eagle Scouts, both active and not active in scouting are asked to send an email with their last name, first name, email address, hometown/community, and council/district name where they earned their Eagle rank, to Troop 007 committee chair Jeff Arter at jeffarter@hotmail.com. "Once an Eagle, always an Eagle." 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. 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@naples boosterclub.com or membership@naplesboosterclub.com for more information. 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.
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PANOrAMA February 6, 2015
NAVY HISTORY: KEEL LAID FOR USS ENTERPRISE
IN THE SPOTLIGHT
120319-N-FI736-130 ATLANTIC OCEAN (March 19, 2012) The world’s first nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS Enterprise (CVN 65). Photo by MC3 Scott Pittman
Story by Gary Nichols
The keel for the USS Enterprise (CVN 65) was laid on Feb. 4, 1959, at Newport News, Va. Nearly two years later, Enterprise was commissioned Nov. 25, 1961. The world’s first nuclear-powered air-
craft carrier, she was the eighth ship to bear the illustrious name Enterprise. Proudly known as the “Big E” to all who served onboard, she was a veteran of 25 deployments to the Mediterranean Sea, Pacific Ocean, and the Middle East. Enterprise served in
DIRECTOR SCREENS FILM from page 1
He said he believes it is important for his audience to appreciate these African American veterans that served during the war. Kuwornu said he was inspired to create his film after assisting Spike Lee on “Miracle at St. Anna.” He said Lee provided him the opportunity and historical knowledge, veterans to interview and techniques to make the film a success. “There are obviously a lot of untold stories and opportunities this February to learn, read, or listen about African American History, American History, and World History,” said Kuwornu.
nearly every major conflict to take place during her five decades of service, from the Cuban Missile Crisis in 1962 to six deployments in support of the Vietnam conflict through the Cold War and the Gulf Wars. On Sept. 11, 2001, Enterprise was headed back to her homeport of Norfolk, Va., but aborted her transit home from a long deployment after the terrorist attacks, and steamed overnight to the North Arabian Sea. “Big E” once again took her place in history when she launched the first strikes in direct support of Operation Enduring Freedom. After serving for 51 years, Enterprise was inactivated Dec. 1, 2012, at Norfolk Naval Station.
SALVATORE SCIALLA Salvatore Scialla “Sal” has been employed with the MWR Naples Fitness Department as a Recreational Aid for more than 10 years. He has offered several innovative ideas that have made the facility operate more efficiently. His out-ofthe-box thinking during a Public Works Department (PWD) janitorial service reduction, aided management and fellow staff members to create a more seamless transition between janitorial services and in-house cleaning processes. His positive attitude and ability to motivate others is a major contribution to this organization. Sal has a rare and valuable ability for discovering simple solutions for resolving stringent problems, for example designing a homemade floor cleaning apparatus that enabled his teammates to get the whole basketball court clean in one hour vs. spending four hours with a mop and bucket. This attitude coupled with diligence and dedication, which saved MWR a considerable amount of funds in fiscal year 2014, by taking it upon himself to service equipment and provide preventive maintenance in-house. Salvatore continues to excel beyond his normal duties maintaining the highest standards of excellence. This was evident through his selfmotivation; to completely inventory and re-organize the entire fitness forum storeroom of more than 800 items. Thank you for your significant contribution to our division’s success and enriching our working environment.
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5 FLEET AND FAMILY SUPPORT CENTER EVENTS THIS WEEK February 6, 2015
For more information about local Fleet and Family Support Center (FFSC) events, visit www.facebook.com/NaplesFFSC
Isaac Stacks swims the 100 meter fly in the Boys 17-19 year old category. Isaac is a senior on the team, which made this home meet his last with the Tiger Sharks. Photo by Mike Sharp
Tiger Sharks Set to Defend Their Southern Division Title in Lisbon
John Sherer on the blocks for his 200 IM race in the 15-16 year old category. John set a personal best on this race. Photo by Mike Sharp
By Jennifer Sharp
The Naples Tiger Sharks swimmers, coaches, and families have been busy with three swim meets these past two weekends with some swimmers competing in as many as 16 events. The team has been working hard in and out of the water since the Christmas break, and the coaches had hoped to see a lot of Personal Bests … they were not disappointed. On Jan. 17, 44 swimmers traveled to Aviano, where 36 swimmers dropped time in one or more events. Swimmers that dropped time in all their events included: Ingrid Bidwell, Ian Boggs, Jasmine Boggs, Andrew Carlos, and Katrina King. Swimmers that took first place in all their
events included Bret Baldwin, Ingrid Bidwell, Kathryn Kanak, and James McDonough. The very next morning 56 swimmers geared up for the Vicenza Pentathalon. The Pentathalon has swimmers from different age groups competing for the lowest combined time in five individual events: the individual medley, butterfly, backstroke, breaststroke, and freestyle. The award podium was dominated by Tiger Sharks in all age divisions. First place trophies went to Alex Ruppe (9), James McDonough (9), John Ruppe (10), Lindsey Sharp (11), Sean Quirk (11), Stephen Traucht (12), Caitlin Quirk (14), Tim Smith (14), Kyla Hallam (15), Brandon Oestereicher (15), and Erin Dromerhauser (18). Second place trophies went to Kaden Carpenter (9), Ryan Link (11), Lauren Snodgrass (10), Andrew Carlos (12), Ingrid Bidwell (15), Sydney Bidwell (17), and Bret Baldwin (17). Third place trophies went to Jordan Traucht (9), Leslie Traucht (10), Callie VanDyke (12), Nicasio Yniguez (12), Ryan Rayos (11), Houlton
McGuinn (13), Max Milton (16), and Isaac Stacks (17). Last Sunday was the Naples Tiger Sharks’ last home meet of the season. For many swimmers, it was one of their last opportunities to attain qualification times for Championships. The pressure was on, and the Tiger Sharks rose to the challenge. 1st place in all individual events: Bret Baldwin, Trenton Butler, Erin Dromerhauser, James McDonough, Houlton McGuinn, Brandon Oestereicher, Carly Sharp, Tim Smith, and Lauren Snodgrass. Swimmers that dropped time in all their events: Francis Carlos, John Sherer, and Alaina Zick. “For me, being a new swimmer, Divisionals is very important. It’s me against my time trying to get to Champs,” Katherine Vandalac, first year swimmer on the Tiger Shark team, said. “I’m very excited to swim this big meet.” The coaches and swimmers gear up to defend their Southern Division Title in Lisbon this weekend. Another win this year will make 9 consecutive Championships for Coach Jane Higgins and The Naples Tiger Sharks.
• Feb. 6: I.A. Discussion Group, 2 to 3 p.m., Support Site FFSC. • Feb. 6: S.A.P.R. Command/DCC/P.O.C., 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Support Site FFSC. To register, use this link http://bpt.me/1121493 • Feb. 6: Egg Castle & chocolate Store, 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., (Meeting Place: McDonald’s Café outside of Capo). • Feb. 9: Making Italian Dessert “Chiacchiere” (Meeting Place: Support Site TLA Lobby) Cost is 6 euro to be paid at the Restaurant • Feb. 9-13: Transition GPS Workshop: Pre-Separation, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Support Site FFSC • Feb. 10: Easy Italian, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., Support Site FFSC (1 of 3) • Feb. 10: Couples Communication 101, 1 to 4 p.m., Support Site FFSC • Feb. 11: Becoming a Love & Logic Parent, 1 to 3 p.m., Support Site, FFSC (6 o f7) • Feb. 12: Italian Cooking Class: 10:15 a.m. to 2 p.m., (Meeting Place: Support Site TLA Lobby) Cost is 15 euro to be paid at the Restaurant. Requires prior purchase of two E1 bus tickets at NEX Coffee Shop. • Feb. 13: Resume Writing, 1 to 3 p.m., Support Site FFSC. • Feb. 16: San Carlo Opera House, 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Meeting point: McDonald’s Café outside of Capo. Cost is 6 euro.
Call 081-811-6372 for more information or to register. All classes require registration.
ENERGY CONSERVATION Solar Water Heaters From the NSA Naples Energy Management Team
One way to get away from your traditional water heater system is to install solar water heating systems in your home. Solar water heating systems consist of storage tanks and solar collectors. The solar water systems can either be Active or Passive. There are two types Active Solar water heater systems. In a direct circulation system, the water is pumped through the collectors and into the home. In an indirect circulation system the pumps circulates an antifreeze fluid though the collectors and a heat exchanger and then heats the water inside the home. Indirect circulations systems are ideal in climates that experience freezing temperatures. Passive Solar water heater systems are generally less expensive and outlast Active systems but are not as efficient. There are two types of passive systems. Integral collector-storage passive systems are useful in areas where temperatures rarely fall below freezing. They also work well in households with significant daytime and evening hot-water needs. In Thermosyphon systems Water flows through the system when warm water rises as cooler water sinks. The collector must be installed below the storage tank so that warm water will rise into the tank.
CRIME REPORT: General Courts-Martial in December 2014 for Navy region Europe, Africa, Southwest Asia At a General Court-Martial in Naples, Italy, an E-4was tried for sexual assault, assault consummated by a battery, and adultery. On Dec. 5, 2014, the panel of members returned a verdict of not guilty.
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SOUND OFF: WHAT WAS YOUR NEW YEAR’S RESOLUTION?
Information Systems Technician 2nd Class Ryan Torp “My New Year’s resolution is to keep traveling, for the sake of adventure and to see the world.”
Personnel Specialist Seaman Matthew Campanelli “Yes, I am still on track. I wanted to start college as my New Year resolution.”
Information Systems Technician 2nd Class Ryan Bohannon “I did not have a New Year’s Resolution. I was never able to stick to them.”
Personnel Specialist 1st Class Angela Lanter “Yes, I am still keeping my New Year’s Resolution to stay healthy and be more positive.”
Chief Information Systems Technician Zachary Weichert “I did not have a New Year’s Resolution. It is just another day.”
2015 World Geography Fair, National Geographic Bee Finals at NMHS
Geography Bee winner Dallas Mahal and runner up Kaitlyn Kenney are presented with awards from Assistant Superintendent Mark Sanchez, Principal Duane Werner, Assistant Principal Darla Williamitis, Seventh-grade teacher Kenny Byler and PTSA treasurer Heidi Rosen. Photo by Anna Nemeth
By Kenny Byler, Naples Middle High School
The threatened Canada lynx, which has large feet adapted for walking on top of deep snow, lives near Lake of the Woods in which state? (answer below) The 2015 World Geography Fair featuring the National Geographic Bee Finals took place Jan. 14, 2015.
More than 100 seventh grade students represented countries in five regions of the world. The seventh grade class showed professionalism and creativity in the way they presented their countries that evening. Students made our senses come alive with smells, tastes and sounds from countries in
Asia, Middle East, Africa, Europe and South America. The PTSA sponsored event, provided plates, forks and napkins for all guests who entered the Fair. Some examples of foods that filled the plates include hummus, lumpia, black forest cake, perogies, and lychee. Beverages such as chai tea, green tea and sangria were avail-
able to wet the palate. The culinary fair team, led my Chef Amie Pennartz, prepared free samples of risotto and crepes. They provided sweet toppings for the crepes of Nutella or bananas and whipped cream. The middle school choir, led by director Lisa Corey, presented two beautiful international folk songs. The first was a Japanese folk song entitled “Hitori” centering around the beautiful cherry tree, followed by a Zambian folk song entitled “Bonse Aba.” The evening was capped by the National Geographic Bee Finals. Ten seventh-grade students claimed victory in their prior classroom competition to participate in the Finals. Finalists include: Kaitlyn Kenney, Callie VanDyke, Mackenzie Kindt, Tony Caswell, Brendan Roberts, Seamus Gyles, Gordon Buck, Gennie Welch, Rosalynn Schoff and Dallas Mahal. After brutal questions over the United States, third place finisher was Gennie Welch. Finalists Kaitlyn Kenney and Dallas Mahal made it to the championship
round. On the 10th sudden death question, it was Dallas Mahal who came out on top as the Naples Middle School Champion. The exemplary leadership and class act of both Kaitlyn Kenney and Dallas Mahal should serve as an example for all of us when we face challenging sportsmanship situations. In the end, both students represented champion-like character and mature resolution. Answer to the question above: Minnesota
Seventh grade student Dylan Labrador shares Lumpia and invites people to learn about the Philippines at the 2015 World Geography Fair. Photo by Anna Nemeth
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Kendall: Sequestration Will Harm U.S. Military Superiority By Cheryl Pellerin DoD News, Defense Media Activity
Sequestration and Technological Superiority
“This is a huge problem for The severe, multiyear budget cuts of sequestration the department,” Kendall told the panel, “and not just will have a negative impact because of the uncertainty on the Defense Department and U.S. military technolog- associated with the department’s ability to plan or the ical superiority, Under Secinadequate resources that retary of Defense for Acquisition, Technology and sequestration levels will provide.” Logistics He added, Frank “I am very Kendall told “I am very concerned concerned a congresabout the insional panel about the increasing creasing risk Jan. 28, of loss of 2015. U.S. military Kendall tes- risk of loss of U.S. technological tified before military technological superiority. the House We’re at risk Armed Servsuperiority. We’re at and the situices Commitation is gettee with Air risk and the situation ting worse.” Force Lt. Kendall Gen. Mark is getting worse.” said he came Ramsay, diback to the rector of Pentagon in force struc2010 after being away for 15 ture, resources and assessyears. ment for the Joint Staff. “The intelligence estimates The topic was the Departwhen I left in 1994 were ment of Defense and techthat China was not much of nological change. DoD has had a short break a problem for us but they possibly could be in 10 or 15 from sequestration since years, based on their ecoCongress reached a twonomic rate of growth at that year budget agreement in time,” he recalled. December 2013. The agree“I became, I think it’s fair ment offered temporary relief from sequestration until to say, alarmed as soon as I 2016 and gave the Pentagon started seeing technical intelligence reports on China’s at least short-term stability modernization programs,” on spending for the first Kendall said, “and I can say time in several years. the same about Russia’s Kendall recently was modernization programs.” asked to advise the Senate Homeland Security and The American Way of Warfare Government Affairs ComKendall said that what mittee on areas in which he’s seeing in foreign miliCongress could help DoD tary modernization, particuimprove acquisition outlarly China’s, is “a suite of comes, he said. No. 1 by a capabilities that are inwide margin, he said, was tended – clearly, to me at that Congress should end least – to defeat the Amerithe threat of sequestration.
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can way of doing power projection, the American way of warfare when we fight in an expeditionary manner far from the United States.” U.S. military systems depend on a few high-value assets, he added. “We start with space-based assets – satellites, which in relatively small numbers provide an important function for intelligence, targeting and communications,” Kendall said. Other elements are aircraft carriers, the basis for naval power projection, and airfields, the basis of the Air Force’s ability to project power, mainly using fighter aircraft, he added.
Threatening High-value Assets Kendall said China is making advances “beyond what we have done … and it’s designed to threaten largely those high-value assets. The department is recognizing this [and] doing some things to try to address the problem.” Russia is also advancing military capabilities, though to a lesser extent, he said. He added, “But we also have global commitments. We also have readiness concerns. We also have the threat of sequestration in front of us. So this is a serious problem for the country.” A small number of assets are carrying the bulk of U.S. military power projection capability forward, Kendall said. “They’re either Air Force bases that are already in the region or they’re carriers and carrier strike groups that are coming forward,” he added. “If you can target those and attack them with precision missiles, then you have a significant advantage. That’s the situation we’re increasingly faced with.”
Aerospace Innovation Initiative Kendall also discussed a program called the Aero-
space Innovation Initiative, part of the broader Defense Innovation Initiative that Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel announced last fall. The larger program seeks to streamline DoD business processes, operational concepts, training and other activities. The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency initially will lead the program, which will involve the Navy and the Air Force and develop prototypes for nextgeneration air-dominance platforms or X-Plane experimental programs, Kendall said. “To be competitive, the Navy and the Air Force each will have variants focused on their mission requirements. There will be a technology period leading up to development of the prototypes,” he added, and a reduction of the lead time it takes to produce next-generation capability. “This will lead to the systems that ultimately will come after the F-35,” Kendall said.
Frank Kendall
lence and innovation. “It’s a response to the technological superiority concerns,” the acquisition chief said.
The Progress of Acquisition Reform
Answering a question from the panel on the progress of Part of the effort is an airacquisition reform, Kendall frame-oriented program said improving the profeswith X-Plane prototypes, he sionalism of the governadded. ment workforce has the “Part of what we put under greatest potential over the the Aerospace Innovation long term of improving acInitiative is a quisition outjet-engine-decomes. velopment pro“We need to gram for the “This is a serious give our people next generathe tools and tion, and comthe training problem for the petitive and the experiprototypes for ence they need country.” next-generation to do their propulsion,” jobs,” he said, Kendall told “and then we the panel. need to get out of their way Kendall said one effort dea lot of the things that signed to address economic make it harder for them to challenges is an acquisition do their jobs.” tool called Better Buying Kendall added, “LeaderPower 3.0. ship and professional skills BBP 3.0 continues core ashoned over decades do matpects of earlier versions, ter, perhaps more than any shifting the department’s other factor that we can infocus toward technical excel- fluence.”
The Next Generation’s F-35
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MORE THE INSIDE PAGE 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 THE NAPLES MIDDLE HIGH SCHOOL MUSIC BOOSTERS Is your Naples Middle High School student in Band, Choir, Orchestra, or Flag Team? If so, then he/she benefits from NMHS Music Boosters! NHMS Music Boosters is a growing organization that ensures all Naples Middle High School music programs continue performing at the highest levels. Help support Music Boosters with your yearly family membership of $25.00 (other membership levels also available). Volunteers are continuously needed to assist with several projects! Email musicboostersnaples@gmail.com or visit us on Facebook "NMHS Music Boosters" for more information. The NAPLES MIDDLE HIGH SCHOOL PTSA is looking for volunteers to help provide information, resources and events that strengthen the connections between students, parents, the school and the community. A yearly membership is $10 and joining is a great way to get involved, meet the teachers, other parents and your child's friends. Email NaplesPTSAteam@ gmail.com or search Naples Middle High School PTSA on Facebook. 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 scoutmastertroop007@gmail.com or visit these websites at https://www.facebook. com/BSATroop007; https://www.troopwebhost.org/Troop007Naples and https://www. troopwebhost.org/FormHTML.aspx?site=Troop007Naples. COALITION OF SAILORS AGAINST DESTRUCTIVE DECISIONS (CSADD), Naples Chapter meets every 2nd and 4th Wednesday of each month at 1 p.m. in the NSA Naples Chiefs Mess, located by the quarterdeck in Admin I. CSADD's mission is to create a culture in which our shipmates are helping shipmates maintain a course of success through good decision making. For more information, contact MC2 Ramsaran at DSN 626-5249. 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 081-5268051. For more information, visit www.navyleague.org.
MOVIE SCHEDULE Friday, Feb. 6 4:30 p.m. Paddington, PG 5:30 p.m. The Gambler, R 7:30 p.m. American Sniper, R 8:30 p.m. The Imitation Game, PG-13, Premiere
6 p.m. Big Eyes, PG-13 7 p.m. American Sniper, R Monday, Feb. 9 Closed, No Movies
Saturday, Feb. 7 3 p.m. Strange Magic, PG 4 p.m. Woman in Black 2 Angel of Death, PG-13 5:30 p.m. Unbroken, PG-13 7 p.m. American Sniper, R 8:30 p.m. Big Eyes, PG-13, Premiere Sunday, Feb. 8 3 p.m. Into The Woods, PG 4 p.m. The Imitation Game, PG-13
Tuesday Feb. 10 Closed, No Movies Wednesday, Feb. 11 4:30 p.m. Paddington, PG 6 p.m. Exodus: Gods and Kings, PG-13, Last Show 7 p.m. Big Eyes, PG-13 Thursday, Feb. 12 4:30 p.m. The Imitation Game PG-13 6 p.m. The Hobbit: Battle of Five Armies, PG-13, Last Show 7 p.m. Wild, R, Last Show
No Children Under 10 Admitted to R-Rated Movies
AMERICAN SNIPER R, Action-Adventure 132 min. Cast: Bradley Cooper, Sienna Miller, Kyle Gallner, Luke Grimes, Jake McDorman. U.S. Navy SEAL Chris Kyle is sent to Iraq with only one mission: to protect his brothers-inarms. His pinpoint accuracy and courageous exploits earn him the nickname “Legend.” However, his reputation is also growing behind enemy lines, putting a price on his head and making him a prime target of insurgents. He is also facing a different kind of battle on the home front: striving to be a good husband and father from halfway around the world. Despite the danger, as well as the toll on his family, Chris serves through four harrowing tours of duty in Iraq, personifying the spirit of the SEAL creed to “leave no one behind.” But upon returning to his family, Chris finds that it is the war he can’t leave behind.
BIG EYES PG-13, Drama, 106 min. Cast: Amy Adams, Christoph Waltz, Danny Huston, Krsyten Ritter, Jason Schwartzman. Big Eyes tells the outrageous true story of one of the most epic art frauds in history. In the late 1950s and early 1960s, painter Walter Keane had reached success beyond belief, revolutionizing the commercialization of popular art with his enigmatic paintings of waifs with big eyes. The bizarre and shocking truth would eventually be discovered though: Walter’s works were actually not created by him at all, but by his wife Margaret. The Keanes, it seemed, had been living a colossal lie that had fooled the entire world. A tale too incredible to be fiction, Big Eyes centers on Margaret’s awakening as an artist, the phenomenal success of her paintings, and her tumultuous relationship with her husband, who was catapulted to international fame while taking credit for her work.
EXODUS: GODS AND KINGS 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. 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. 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.alcoholicsanonymous.eu/countries/italy.htm.
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PG-13, Action-Adventure-Drama 150 min. Cast: Christian Bale, Joel Edgerton, Aaron Paul, John Turturro, Sigourney Weaver. Moses rises up against the Egyptian Pharaoh Ramses, setting 600,000 slaves on a monumental journey of escape from Egypt and its terrifying cycle of deadly plagues.
Smaug, the Company has unwittingly unleashed a deadly force into the world. Enraged, Smaug rains his fiery wrath down upon the defenseless men, women and children of Lake-town. Obsessed above all else with his reclaimed treasure, Thorin sacrifices friendship and honor to hoard it as Bilbo’s frantic attempts to make him see reason drive the Hobbit towards a desperate and dangerous choice. But there are even greater dangers ahead. Unseen by any but the Wizard Gandalf, the great enemy Sauron has sent forth legions of Orcs in a stealth attack upon the Lonely Mountain.
THE IMITATION GAME PG-13, Drama, 114 min. Cast: Benedict Cumberbatch, Keira Knightley, Charles Dance, Matthew Goode, Mark Strong. This film is a nail-biting race against time following Alan Turing (pioneer of modern-day computing and credited with cracking the German Enigma code) and his brilliant team at Britain’s top-secret code-breaking centre, Bletchley Park, during the darkest days of World War II. Turing, whose contributions and genius significantly shortened the war, saving thousands of lives, was the eventual victim of an unenlightened British establishment, but his work and legacy live on.
INTO THE WOODS PG, Comedy-Family-Fantasy, 124 min. Cast: Johnny Depp, Chris Pine, Jake Gyllenhaal, Emily Blunt, Meryl Streep. This modern twist on the beloved Brothers Grimm fairy tales intertwines the plots of a few choice stories and explores the consequences of the characters’ wishes and quests. The humorous and heartfelt musical follows the classic tales of Cinderella, Little Red Riding Hood, Jack and the Beanstalk, and Rapunzel – all tied together by an original story involving a baker and his wife, their wish to begin a family and their interaction with the witch who has put a curse on them.
PADDINGTON
PG, Animation, 95 min. Cast: Ben Whishaw, Nicole Kidman, Hugh Bonneville, Sally Hawkins, Julie Walters. Paddington has grown up deep in the Peruvian jungle with his Aunt Lucy who, inspired by a chance encounter with an English explorer, has THE GAMBLER raised her nephew to dream of an exciting life in R, Drama, 112 min. Cast: Mark Wahlberg, Brie Lar- London. When an earthquake destroys their home, son, Jessica Lange, John Goodman, Sonya Walger. Aunt Lucy decides to smuggle her young nephew on Jim Bennett is a risk taker. Both an English profes- board a boat bound for England, in search of a betsor and a high-stakes gambler, Bennett bets it all ter life. Arriving alone at Paddington Station, when he borrows from a gangster and offers his own Paddington soon finds that city life is not all he had life as collateral. Always one step ahead, Bennett imagined – until he meets the kindly Brown family, pits his creditor against the operator of a gambling who find him with a label tied around his neck ring and leaves his dysfunctional relationship with which reads ‘Please look after this bear. Thank you.’ his wealthy mother in his wake. He plays both sides, They offer him a temporary home whilst he searches immersing himself in an illicit, underground world for the explorer who impressed Aunt Lucy all those while garnering the attention of Frank, a loan shark years before. But when Paddington catches the eye with a paternal interest in Bennett’s future. As his of a sinister, seductive taxidermist, it isn’t long berelationship with a student deepens, Bennett must fore his home – and very existence – is under threat. take the ultimate risk for a second chance.
THE HOBBIT: BATTLE OF FIVE ARMIES PG-13, Action-Adventure, 150 min. Cast: Martin Freeman, Cate Blanchett, Hugo Weaving, Elijah Wood, Ian McKellen. This final battle brings to an epic conclusion the adventures of Bilbo Baggins, Thorin Oakenshield, and the Company of Dwarves. Having reclaimed their homeland from the Dragon
STRANGE MAGIC PG, Animation, 120 min. Cast: Connor Jessup, Wesley Morgan. This is a madcap fairy tale musical inspired by ‘A Midsummer Night’s Dream.’ Popular songs from the past six decades help tell the tale of a colorful cast of goblins, elves, fairies and imps, and their hilarious misadventures sparked by the battle over a powerful potion.
If you have been sexually assaulted or need to speak with a S.A.P.R. victim advocate, call 335-640-6621 24/7 for information and support. The DoD Safe Helpline can be reached toll-free at 001-877-995-5247.
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NATO LIONS RUGBY CLUB is looking for new players. All abilities wanted. Practice is held every Wednesday at Carney Park at 5:45 p.m. Show up with shoes, shorts and a mouth guard. Training and development will be provided. If you have any questions, email Mark Woodall or co-manager Andrew Bohnsack at markwoodall82@hotmail.co.uk or andrew.bohnsack@ gmail.com. NAPLES OFFICIALS ASSOCIATION NEEDS REFEREES Anyone interested should contact Nigel Alexander at 081-721-5413 or 346-680-3282 or by e-mail to nalexander@ afsouth.nato.int. HARRY S. TRUMAN LODGE No. 649 meets 6:30 p.m. every 2nd and 4th Friday of the month at 6:30 p.m. FMI, contact Kevin Baker at 338-479-7023 or hst649sec@ yahoo.com, or visit http://groups.yahoo.com/ group/HST649. WOMEN, INFANTS, CHILDREN (WIC) OVERSEAS PROGRAM is offered at NSA Naples. Women who are pregnant, breastfeeding, postpartum or have an infant or child under the age of five may qualify for the program. WIC Overseas is a nutrition education program that provides nutritious supplemental foods. Contact WIC Overseas at 081-811-4962. THE NAPLES AREA SECOND CLASS PETTY OFFICERS ASSOCIATION meets twice a month to discuss upcoming community outreach opportunities and charity events. For more information, contact MA2 Aaron Kurschner at DSN 626-2871 or ABH2 Brent Paucke at DSN 626-5382. NAPOLI NATION FAN CLUB is a group that helps community members attend SSC Napoli soccer games, promotes intercultural relations and provides SSC Napoli information to the community. Membership benefits include SSC Napoli gear, discounted tickets and entry to Napoli Nation functions. FMI, visit www.facebook.com/ groups/USASSCNapoli. SEVENTH DAY ADVENTIST WORSHIP SERVICE takes place Saturdays at Support Site Chapel from 9 a.m. to noon. The schedule is: Sabbath School lessons, 9:30 to 10:45 a.m.; songs and praise, 10:45 to 11 a.m.; Divine Service, 11 a.m. to noon. For more in-
MORE THE INSIDE PAGE formation, please contact Paolo Fleurant at 328-194-6897 or naplesadventistsgroup@ yahoo.com. CONNECT THE TOTS CLUB unites families with children from newborn to pre-school age within the Naples military community. Club events include monthly coffee mornings and birthday parties, weekly playgroups, craft activities and more. For more information, visit www.meetup.com/ Connect-theTots-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, email cwocnaples@gmail.com or check out our Facebook page: Catholic Women of the Chapel - NSA Naples, Italy. PUBLIC SPEAKING WITH TOASTMASTERS The Naples Toastmasters Club meets the first and third Tuesdays of every month. Meetings are held at the Support Site Community Center at 6:30 p.m. FMI, contact the Toastmasters president at 342-010-6263. GAETA/NAPLES AREA GIRL SCOUTS Now accepting registration for the 2012-13 school year. We are still in need of leaders and co-leaders. Training and support provided. FMI, contact naplesgs@yahoo.com. FILIPINO-AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF NAPLES, ITALY meets at noon the first Sunday of every month at the Support Site Fellowship Hall. For more information, contact Ron Nacianceno at 081-568-1746 or 335-760-4446. Also check out the group’s Facebook page, Fil-Am Naples. THE U.S. MILITARY RETIREE ASSOCIATION OF SOUTHERN ITALY (USMRA-SI) is the only association in Southern Italy representing the interests of U.S. retired military personnel and their survivors. If you are not a member and are eligible, please join the USMRA-SI at usmra-si.tripod.com. Point of contact: Wylie Miller, 329-2087315. THE NAPLES CHRISTIAN HOMESCHOOL ASSOCIATION meets every month to support families who have cho-
sen to educate their own children. We offer weekly park/pool days, a moms’ night out and field trips to explore Bella Napoli and beyond! Interested? Need more information? Considering homeschooling? Please contact Natalie Mack at NPMack3@aol.com. MEDITATION SITTING GROUP is held from 7 to 7:30 p.m. every Monday at the side chapel at the Support Site. Newcomers should stop by at 6:30 p.m. Participation is free. FMI, e-mail Laura Hitchcock at laura.poodle@ gmail.com. REGISTER FOR GRADUATE DEGREE ON-SITE PROGRAMS 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 081-5686673/74/75; Central Texas College is at 081-568-6761. CALLING ALL NAPLES NURSES! Please consider joining the Naples Area Nurses Association (NANA). NANA is an organization of nurses that work together to fundraise, participate in social events, and provide support throughout the U.S. Naval Hospital Naples and NSA Naples community. FMI, contact Lt. Shelley Beltz at shelley.beltz @med.navy.mil or Lt. Jenny Paul at jenny.paul@med.navy.mil. THE WELFARE & RECREATION ASSOCIATION is available to meet associates every Thursday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at its location on the first floor of Building 450 upstairs from Capo Landing. FMI, visit http://www. wraitalia.it. SECURITY NOTE: All DoD military or civilian personnel hosting an event off base must complete a Special Event Force Protection Plan (SEFPP) 45 days in advance, regardless of organization, if the event will involve 50 or more personnel, include distinguished visitors or involve personnel wearing uniforms. FMI, contact the AT/FP Division at 081-
568-5525 or visit the division office in the Capo-dichino Security Precinct, Bldg. 403. RELIGIOUS SERVICES AT U.S. NAVAL HOSPITAL NAPLES Tuesday Silent prayer (7:15-7:45 a.m.) in the hospital chapel. Traditional hymn and praise and worship music will be provided during this time. Wednesday Roman Catholic Mass (11:30 a.m.-12 p.m.) in the hospital chapel. Call 081-811-6451 to confirm that Mass is being held. Thursday Men’s Fellowship and Bible Study (6-7 a.m.) in the hospital galley. SURE START is a unique program committed to providing the highest quality of education for command-sponsored children of enlisted personnel (priority to E1E4) who are 4 years old by Sept. 1. FMI, call Karen Rodrigues at 081-811-4682 or the school at 081-811-4037. THE KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS, San Gennaro council 14853, meets at 7 p.m. the second and fourth Thursday of each month at the Support Site Fleet and Family Support Center. E-mail George Piette at kofcnaples@ gmail.com or visit http:// sites.google. com/site/kofcnaples/ home. CARNEY PARK LADIES GOLF ASSOCIATION meets at 9 a.m. Mondays. All skill levels welcome. Discounted play with membership. FMI, call Carol Borkowski at 081-804-3345, or Carney Park Golf Course at 081-526-4296. EDIS SCREENINGS NOW AVAILABLE Room W09, Support Site Village Forum. For eligible children who have not reached their third birthday. If you are concerned about your child’s development, contact EDIS at 081-811-4676. LATINOS UNIDOS WELCOMES NEW MEMBERS Meetings are at 2 p.m. the first Sunday of every month at the Support Site park. For more info, contact Michael Cortez, Michael.cortez @eu.navy.mil, 334-6771-0327, or Gabriel Sermeno, Gabriel.sermeno@eu.navy.mil, 081-811-5554. CUB SCOUT PACK 007 Want to camp in Nettuno, hike in Cuma, go bowling or participate in swimming and archery? Then Cub Scouts is the place for you! Boys in first through fifth grade meet three times per month to learn skills that they apply on hiking, camping and service outings. FMI, contact naplescubmaster@gmail.com or visit www.cubscoutingnaples.org.
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CARNEVALE from page 1 Details at http://www. storicocarnevaleivrea.it/. Several miles away is Venice, that purveys elegant carnival masks and brilliant costumes besides exclusive and extravagant masquerade balls. View this year’s program at http://www.carnevale.venez ia.it/. Farther down the Autostrada del Sole, Viareggio in Tuscany province satirizes celebrities and politicians, promote a worthy cause or protest current state of affairs via mammoth floats and puppets. See more at http://viareggio.ilcarnevale.com/ Heading south on the “boot,” both Putignano and Manfredonia (Puglia region) also attract with huge floats bearing themes as their counterparts in Viareggio. Similarly, fun, gaudy floats in Acireale of Sicily bring smiles and laughter to locals and visitors. Learn more at http://www.carnevalediputi gnano.it/, http://www.carnevalemanfredonia.com/ and http://www.carnevaleacireal e.com/. Campania Region Experience carnival fetes in towns accessible from Gricignano Support Site. Take note of courtiers, mascots, clowns or film characters broadcasting ’tis the time for masquerades and confetti surprises. After all, the saying a carnevale ogni scherzo vale (anything
goes) is part of tradition. Close to Gricignano, Villa Literno unleashes inhibitions Feb. 15 and 17 with songs and dances rendered by costumed school groups. Event organizers attribute the ancient origins of Carnevale to the custom of exhibiting a straw puppet in the yard then laying it on a bed on carnival’s final day for people to mourn its death. Event organizers further relate the custom to the legend of a rich, fun-loving but greedy King Carnival who enjoyed entertaining his people. On his demise, the kingdom passed on to his sister, Lent, who forced the people into a long period of hardship and austerity to revive the kingdom’s economy. For queries on Villa Literno’s carnival program, call 081-816-901. Capua, just a few minutes from the base, traditionally parades floats on Fat Tuesday; however, no details were available at press time. If interested, contact the town’s Pro-Loco through Maurizio Orsi at 348-365-6731. If you enjoy singing competitions, consider visiting Palma di Campania in the outskirts of Naples, where competing “quadriglie” or large choral groups parade through the town on Sunday prior to Fat Tuesday before brandishing their singing talents on Fat Tuesday. That day, the town will swell with locals and visitors capturing classical to traditional Neapolitan
songs and pop ditties rousing the town past midnight. View the program at http://www.carnevalepalme se.eu. Also in Naples province, Saviano fetes the last day of Carnevale with floats. Read more at http://www.carnevaledisaviano.it/. In Avellino province, Montemarano townsfolk – including very senior citizens – don their dancing shoes for the engulfing tarantella music in the main square to fete Carnevale. Learn more at
http://www.carnevaledimontemarano.it/home. html). Moving to Benevento province, check out Limatola’s happenings (https://www.facebook.com/ pages/ Pro-Loco-Limatola) and finally, Agropoli of Salerno province invites all to their fanfare. For comical sketches of carnival floats by the town’s districts, visit http://www. carnevalediagropoli.it/home.html. Carnevale Treats Martedi Grasso spells rich, calorie boosting foods. Diets will retreat when sausage-and cheese-bulging Neapolitan Lasagna and Sorrentine Pizza di Carnevale advance. In addition, palates will salivate when the crisp serratededged chiacchiere (chatter) pastry and its faithful cocoa-based pudding partner, sanguinaccio join the mentioned delights. Valentine Lovers’ Night in Naples In searching for ways to express love and entertain couples on Feb. 14, the City of Naples plans to repeat Notte degli innamorati di Napoli on Feb. 14 with “a program of thematic events, special openings of cultural sites and special promotions for lovers.” Watch for the happenings at http://www.comune. napoli.it/ Speaking of mythical love themes, the National Archaeological Museum hosts fascinating art works from ancient times, including a bas relief on Orpheus and Eurydice, frescoes on Mars and Venus as well as on Perseus and Andromeda. If those works motivate you to view other fabled couples, pop into the Capodimonte Museum for “Danae” by Ti-
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tian; “Venus and Cupid” by Van der Broecke plus “Loves of the Gods” and “Rinaldo and Armida” by Ludovico Carracci. Tristan and Isolde Opera Illicit love affairs are generally condemned, but this poignant opera creates a different reaction from viewers. With music composed by Richard Wagner, the threeact opera portrays Tristan as a loyal and steadfast English warrior. He helps battle the Irish to defend his uncle’s kingdom, but he, unfortunately, incurs a poisonous sword strike, causing his enemies to assume he’s dead then place him in a burial vessel, which washes up on the Irish coast. Fortunately, Princess Isolde finds Tristan, takes him to a safe haven, nurses him back to life then wins his heart. The couple is later separated under illfated circumstances leading to the marriage of Isolde to Tristan’s uncle. It is at this point, where opera viewers may feel sympathy for Tristan and Isolde and condone rather than despise their inevitable clandestine affair, attesting indestructible love. The liaison is discovered by Tristan’s enemy, bringing forth suspenseful events that can be followed at the San Carlo Theater Feb. 22-28. Top notch interpreters include Torsten Kerl and Endrik Wottrich as Tristan along with Violeta Urmana and Jennifer Wilson as Isolde, performing under the direction of Musical Director Zubin Mehta and Stage Director Lluis Pasqual. For bookings and details, visit http://www.teatrosancarlo.it/ or call 081-7972331 or 2412.
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PANOrAMA February 6, 2015
CARNEVALE
COLOR ME: CARNEVALE
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CARNEVALE – Mardi Gras CELEBRAZIONE – Celebration CHIACCHIERE – Pastry CORIANDOLI – Confetti COSTUME – Costume DANZARE – Dance
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Naples Spelling Bee Champ Where Did The Spelling Bee Come From?
36 Contestants, 21 Rounds and we have a winner. For the third consecutive year, 6th grader Ryan Rayos has taken first place in the Naples Elementary School-wide Spelling Bee. The runner up was 4th grader Tereseva Reick. Ryan will head to Germany at the later part of March to represent Naples Elementary School and try to take the 1st place title for the district. Photo by Karen Rodrigues
From Wikipedia
Historically the word bee has been used to describe a get-together where a specific action is being carried out, like a husking bee, a quilting bee, or an apple bee. Its etymology is unclear but possibly derived from the Old English word bēn, meaning prayer. The earliest known evidence of the phrase spelling bee in print dates back to
1850, although an earlier name, spelling match, has been traced back to 1808. A key impetus for the contests was Noah Webster’s spelling books. First published in 1786 and known colloquially as “The Bluebacked Speller,” Webster's
spelling books were an essential part of the curriculum of all elementary school children in the United States for five generations. Now the key reference for the contests is the Merriam-Webster unabridged dictionary. The United States National Spelling Bee was started in 1925 by Louisville, Ky., based newspaper, The CourierJournal. The first winner of an official spelling bee was 11-year-old Frank Neuhauser, who won the 1st National Spelling Bee in Washington, D.C., in 1925. In 1941, the Scripps Howard News Service acquired sponsorship of the program, and the name changed to the Scripps Howard National Spelling Bee. Now known as the Scripps National Spelling Bee, it covers the United States, along with competitors from Canada, the Bahamas, New Zealand and Europe.
Upcoming USO Tours Capodichino Office 081-568-5713 Support Site Office 081-811-4903 www.uso.it TOURS OPEN TO BOTH U.S. MILITARy AND NATO I.D. CARD HOLDERS
Feb. 6 Wine N’ Dine in a Neapolitan Taverna ......€43 Feb. 7 Best of the Region: Pompeii and Sorrento..................................€33 Feb. 8 Rome of the Caesars....................................€58 Feb. 13 Bella Napoli and its Street Food ................€18 Feb. 14 Valentine’s Day at the Wine Farm .............€49 Feb. 15 The Underground of Naples .......................€18
USO DAILY TOURS
Feb. 13-16 President’s day in Budapest . . . . . . . . . . . . €486 Feb. 13-16 Carnevale in Venice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . €237 Feb. 28-Mar. 1 Perugia and Assisi Weekend . . . . . . . . . €188 July 4-8 4th of July in Santorini Greece . . . . . . . . . . €537
PANOrAMA February 6, 2015
MORE BASE NOTES Feb. 7: Naples Got Talent USO Naples is hosting the Annual Naples Got Talent on Saturday, Feb. 7 at the Naples High School cafeteria. The show will feature 10 local talents, competing for the grand prize of two roundtrip airline tickets to the U.S. It will be an evening to highlight the talent of the Naples military community and provide entertainment for the whole family. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. and the show begins at 6 p.m. For more information, call DSN 626-5713 or 081-568-5713.
Feb. 10: Town Hall with Capt. Doug Carpenter NSA Naples Commanding Officer Capt. Doug Carpenter will host a Town Hall meeting for all personnel and families assigned to the Naples area on Tuesday, Feb. 10. It will be held at the Reel Times 2 Theater on Support Site at 6 p.m. There will be a question-and-answer session after a few words from the CO. For anyone unable to attend, questions for the Town Hall can also be emailed to the Public Affairs office at pao_naples@eu.navy.mil or messaged to the NSA Naples Facebook page at www.facebook.com/NSANaples.
Feb. 10, 24: Couples Communication Class at FFSC A Couples Communication class is being held at the Fleet and Family Support Center for participants to learn healthy communication skills, understand ways to build connections and handle conflict. Some topics discussed will include couple dynamics, the 5 Love Languages and non-violent communication. The class is open to all couples, regardless of marital status. The class will be held on Tuesday, Feb. 10 from 1 to 4 p.m. and on Tuesday, Feb. 24 from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Support Site FFSC. For more information or to register, stop by the front desk or call DSN 629-6372 or 081-8116372.
Feb. 11: Connect the Tots February Craft Party Connect the Tots will be holding a Craft Party on Wednesday, Feb. 11 at 10 a.m. Come create a fun craft project celebrating the month of February. The party will be held in apartment 6 of building 2155, just past the tennis courts and park. The event is open to all U.S. and NATO ID card holders. For more information, visit www.meetup.com/Connect-the-Tots-Club www.facebook.com/connectthetotsnaples.
Feb. 12: Valentine’s Day Lunch for Troops Join the USO for a Valentine’s Day Lunch for Troops on Thursday, Feb. 12 at the Capo Lounge on the first floor of the Air Terminal from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. There will be plenty of food and a photo booth to take pictures for your sweetheart. For more information, call DSN 626-5713 or 081-568-5713.
Feb. 14: Parents’ Night Out Parents can take the night off on Saturday, Feb 14 from 4 p.m. to midnight. The Support Site Child Devel-
opment Center will be open so parents can enjoy the time with spouses, family or friends. Cost is $4 per hour. Children accepted are from ages 6 weeks to 6th grade. Register at the Support Site or Capodichino CDC from 6:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. by Feb. 6. For more details, contact DSN 629-4390 or 629-4989.
Feb. 16, 21, 28 (Family Trip): NOR One Day Ski/ Snowboard Trip Enjoy a day on the snow in the nearby resorts of Campitello, Roccaraso or Pescasseroli (location of trip depends on ski conditions). The bus transportation fee is $15 per adult with a minimum of 30 people required. Bus transportation is $10 per child (12 years of age and under) and free for kids 3 years old and below (based on space availability). On Family Trips, one child rides for free with each paying adult. Youth 17 years of age and younger must be accompanied by a parent/legal guardian. For more information, call DSN 629-4947 or 081-811-4947.
Feb. 19: National Prayer Breakfast A National Prayer Breakfast will be held in the Bella Napoli conference room on Capodichino on Thursday, Feb. 19. The event will be from 6:30 to 7:30 a.m. and is open to everyone, but limited seats are available. Stop by either the Support Site or Capodichino Chapel to receive a free ticket for the breakfast. The guest speaker for the National Prayer Breakfast will be Commodore James A. Aiken, commander of Destroyer Squadron 60. For additional information, please call DSN 626-3539 or 629-4600.
Feb. 19: NMCRS Baby Basics Class A monthly class on newborn care and other useful tips for expecting parents is scheduled to be held from 9 a.m. to noon on Thursday, Feb. 19. The class is offered by Navy Marine Corps Relief Society (NMCRS) Visiting Nurses and is open to U.S. military, civilians and NATO ID cardholders. It will be held at the NMCRS office located in room G-16 of the Admin II building at Capodichino. To register for the class and for more information, call NMCRS at DSN: 626-3913 or 081-5683913.
Feb. 20: MMA Fighters at the Support Site Fitness Forum Gym See Mixed Martial Artist fighters in action with their exercises and stretch routines. Visiting athletes will be Nate Quarry, Ed Herman, Tom Lawlor, Erin Toughill and Ryan Jimmo. The show is open to all ages and will begin at 5:30 p.m. Wear fitness attire if you would like to participate in an interactive session with the athletes. For more information, call DSN 626-4894 or 081568-4894.
Feb. 21: Naples Middle School Valentine Dance The Naples Middle School is having a Valentine Dance on Saturday, Feb. 21 from 6:30 to 10:00 p.m. The dance will be held in the school’s cafeteria. The school is requesting volunteers to chaperone the dance, assist the photographer, judge the dance contest, hand out snacks and drinks, and assist in the clean-up. Please
In the event of an emergency or to report a crime, please call the Emergency Dispatch Center at 081-568-4911 or 5911. (On-Base Dial 9-1-1)
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NATO Report Sets Stage for Defense Ministers Meeting By Jim Garamone DoD News, Defense Media Activity
WASHINGTON – Last year was not a good year for European security, NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg said last week. Stoltenberg called 2014 “a black year” for Europe as he presented NATO’s Annual Report, which sets the stage for the meeting of the alliance’s defense ministers in Brussels this week. The secretary general discussed the threats to Europe and the North Atlantic Alliance and what NATO needs to do to counter these threats. “Violent extremism is at our borders,” Stoltenberg said, “spreading turmoil across North Africa and the Middle East and fueling terrorism in our own streets.” Russia is following a disturbing pattern, Stoltenberg noted, annexing Crimea, threatening the sovereignty of Ukraine, and continuing its efforts to intimidate its neighbors in disregard of international law. Raising Readiness of NATO Forces NATO already is moving to defend alliance nations, the secretary general said. “Last year, we held over 200 NATO and national exercises,” he added. “One exercise started every two days – on the ground, at sea, and in the air. And they will continue. So we are raising the readiness of our forces.” Stoltenberg stated that defense ministers will decide on the size and the composition of the alliance’s new Spearhead Force. They also will determine how to set up NATO command and control units in six of the Eastern NATO nations, turning the readiness action plan decided upon at the NATO summit in Wales into reality, the secretary general said. “This will be the biggest reinforcement
of our collective defense since the end of the Cold War,” he added. Allied aircraft intercepted more than 400 Russian planes in 2014. More than 150 were intercepted by NATO aircraft participating in the alliance’s Baltic Air Policing Mission. Prepared to Stand With Afghanistan’s Government NATO has ended combat operations in Afghanistan, but is prepared to stand with the fledgling Afghan unity government as it faces the threats of the Taliban and other terror groups, Stoltenberg said. The “352,000 Afghan soldiers and police that we have trained took full charge of their country’s security,” he said. “And we launched a new mission to train, advise and assist them.” The secretary general also discussed money. Collectively, alliance nations spent $852 billion on defense in 2014. By this measurement alone, the alliance is the strongest in the world, he said. But there has been a steady decline in European defense spending since 1990, Stoltenberg said, “and the decline continued last year.” Alliance Must Spend More, Spend Better Last year, the European allies spent about $250 billion on defense – a reduction of $7 billion, or about 3 percent. But multiplying threats changed views in European capitals, and the NATO leaders pledged to spend 2 percent of gross domestic product on defense in the future. “We need to spend more, and we need to spend better, to keep our forces ready to deal with any threat,” Stoltenberg said. “We have seen some steps in the right direction, but there is a long way to go.”
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PANOrAMA February 6, 2015
JOBS HUMAN RESOURCES OFFICE (HRO) To find out what positions are currently open, please contact our front desk at DSN 626-5409 or commercial 081-5685409. Copies of vacancy announcements will be posted at the Human Resources Office, located in the Admin I building at Capodichino, first floor. The customer service hours are Monday through Friday, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. The Fleet and Family Support Center (FFSC) at Support Site will also have vacancy announcements and they can be easily viewed at the HRO Website: http://cnic.navy.mil/regions/cnreurafswa/about/Jobs.html Applications are accepted at the Security Pass and ID Office at Capodichino, or at the HRO, located in Admin 1, Capodichino, or by mailing to: HRO, PSC 817 Box 29, FPO AE 09622, or at Fleet and Family Service Center (FFSC) located on the TLA first floor, at Support Site. HRO must receive mailed applications by closing date of the vacancy announcement. PLEASE NOTE: Customer service operation hours for the following HRO services are Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. and from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.: • ID/CAC Cards (DD1172-2) • Requests for an Official Passport (DD1056) • Logistical Support Letters • Work Certificates
U.S. POSITIONS CONUS hires currently residing in the Naples/Gaeta commuting areas MUST apply through USAJOBS in order to receive consideration. CLOSING Feb. 12 Supervisory Air Terminal Operations Manager, GS-2150-12, ANN#EUR15-009697-AG, Full Time Permanent Secretary (O/A), GS-0318-07, ANN#EUR15-988685-EG-R1, Full Time Permanent Administrative/Security Technician, GS-0303-07, ANN#EUR15950489-EG-R1, Full Time Permanent Recreation Assistant (Fitness Specialist), GS-0189-05, ANN# EUR15-995169-AG-R1, Full Time Permanent CLOSING Feb. 19 Supervisory Management Analyst, GS-0343-13, ANN#EUR15026222-EG, Full Time Permanent Program Analyst, GS-0343-13, ANN#EUR15-029600-EG, Full Time Permanent Emergency Management Specialist, GS0301-11, ANN#EUR15030317-EG, Full Time Permanent Occupational Therapist, GS0631-11, ANN#EUR15-030389-EG, Full Time Permanent CANCELLED Interdisciplinary (multiple positions), GS-0185/0180/0101-11, ANN#EUR15-996227-AG, Full Time Permanent
LOCAL NATIONAL (LN) POSITIONS If you have any questions, contact the front desk at 626-5409 or 081568-5409. You can also contact the HRO Naples helpdesk at: http://cnic.navy.mil/Europe/Abou t/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 NSA, Support Site Base, Navy Exchange Food Court area from 8-9 a.m. Please feel free to come by, pick up a copy of a vacancy announcement that you may be in-
terested in applying for, or ask questions. If the HRO representative is unable to provide you a response, he/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. on Feb. 9, 2015.
NON-APPROPRIATED FUND (NAF) POSITIONS Fleet & Family Readiness NAF Local Naples job announcements within CNREURAFSWA may be viewed at: http://www.cnic.navy. mil/regions/cnreurafswa/about/ jobs.html. The necessary application forms are also available on line. For any questions you have you may call 081-568-4164/ 2505/5612. The applications may be emailed to CNREURAFSWA_ NRBO_N9_Personnel@eu.navy.mil
NSA NAPLES US NAF POSITIONS Food Service Worker, NA-740804, ANN#15-003 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. Closing date: Open Until Filled Education Aid/Technician, CY1702-I/II, ANN#15-004, (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 18 years in a Child and Youth Program setting Performs routine, day-to-day care of infants and children ranging from six weeks to five years. Assembles and gathers materials and equipment necessary to execute School Age Care for children ranging from six to nine years old, School-Age Care Pre-Teen for children ranging from 10 to 12 years, Teen Center Program for children ranging from 13 to 18 years. Receives and releases children to/from authorized parents, guidance. Closing date: Open Until Filled Education Aid/Technician, CY1702-I/II, ANN#15-005, (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 18 years in a Child and Youth Program setting Performs routine, day-to-day care of infants and children ranging from six weeks to five years. Assembles and gathers materials and equipment necessary to execute School Age Care for children ranging from six to nine years, School-Age Care Pre-Teen for children ranging from 10 to 12 years, Teen Center Program for children ranging from 13 to 18 years. Receives and releases children to/from authorized parents, guidance. Closing date: Open Until Filled Recreation Aid, NF-0189-01, ANN#15-016 flexible, Bowling Center, Support Site. Job Summary: Provides oversight of activities and necessary services to authorized patrons. Closing date: Open Until Filled Recreation Aid, NF-0189-01, ANN#15-019, flexible, MWR Liberty Division, Naples, Italy. Job Summary: Employee helps customers in the recreation center with recreational event. Closing date: Open Until Filled Recreation Assistant, NF-018901/02, ANN#15-035 flexible, Fleet & Family Readiness Center, Gaeta,
Italy. Job Summary: Serves as a primary front line customer service representative of the overall program as such, must continually present information in a high professional and customer friendly style. Closing date: Open Until Filled Education Technician (Leader), CY-1702-II, ANN#15-050, regular full time, (Eligible for Post Allowance) Fleet and Family Readiness Program, CYP Division, Teen Center. Job Summary: The purpose of the CY Program Leader (CYP) is to provide appropriate development care and instruction for children and youth ranging in age from six weeks to 18 years in one or more CY programs. This includes the provision of guidance, assistance and mentoring for the CY Program Assistants. Closing date: Open Until Filled Recreation Aid, NF-0189-01, ANN#15-058, flexible, MWR Golf Course, Carney Park, Naples. Job Summary: Collects green fees (monthly and daily), locker fees and fees for electric cart rentals. Employee will act as starter when needed on weekdays and assist when needed as cashier. Closing date: Open Until Filled Recreation Aid, NF-0189-01, ANN#15-059, flexible, Fitness Forum, Support Site, Naples, Italy. Employee in this position plays an integral part in providing customer service and insuring patrons are offered a clean facility and pleasant conditions for their fitness/athletic workouts or programs. First Cut-off date: 01/23/2015. Closing date: Open until Filled Education Aid/Technician, CY1702-I/II, ANN#15-063, (Multiple Positions) regular full time, (Eligible for Post Allowance) Child Development Centers, Support Site. Job Summary: Provides appropriate developmental care and instruction for children and youth ranging in age from six weeks to 18 years in a Child and Youth Program setting Performs routine, day-to-day care of infants and children ranging from six weeks to five years. Assembles of gathers materials and equipment necessary to execute School Age Care for children ranging from six to nine years, SchoolAge Care Pre-Teen for children ranging from 10 to 12 years, Teen Center Program for children ranging from 13 to 18 years. Receives and releases children to/from authorized parents, guidance. AREA OF CONSIDERATION: Current CDC Support Site employees Only. Closing date: 02/06/2015 Education Technician (Leader), CY-1702-II, ANN#15-070, regular full time, (Eligible for Post Allowance) Fleet and Family Readiness Program, CYP Division, School Age Care. Job Summary: The purpose of the CY Program Leader (CYP) is to provide appropriate development care and instruction for children and youth ranging in age from six weeks to 18 years in one or more CY programs. This includes the provision of guidance, assistance, and mentoring for the CY Program Assistants. Closing date: Open Until Filled CYP Operation Clerk, NF-030302, ANN#15-071, regular part time, Fleet and Family Readiness Program, CDC Capo Naples, Italy. Job Summary: The purpose of this CY Program Operations Clerk is to
serve as a contact point for information and perform clerical and administrative tasks in support of the CYP, Which includes Child Development Centers (CDCs), Child Development Homes (CDH), and School Age Care (SAC) programs. Closing date: 02/13/2015 Accounting Technician, NF0525-03, ANN#15-078, temporary flexible NTE one year, Fleet and Family Readiness Program, NAF Business Office, Naples, Italy. Job Summary: Maintains and reconciles budget and accounting records by implementing principles of accounting and double entry bookkeeping. Closing date: 02/09/2015
NEX EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES Gricignano, Bldg. 2091-B Call 081-813-5252/5253/5254 / DSN: 629-4774 Hours: Monday to Friday 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. For a current list of U.S. vacancies and the on-line application visit: 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 SEARCH FOR JOBS button. You will see all the jobs in Italy (mostly Naples area); just make sure you are NOT applying for a position located in Sigonella (Sicily). For any questions or concerns please call the numbers above. Gricignano Main Store Ann#150000BK Sales Clerk/HL/ NF-01/FLEX – Open Until Filled / Closes 3/28/15. Pay Rate: $8-$9.50. Job Summary: Responsible for selling general merchandise to customers and ensuring merchandise is properly stocked and available. Distribution Center, Gricignano Warehouse Ann#15000023 Worker/72/NA-05/FLEX – Open Until Filled / Closes 3/28/15. Pay Rate: $12.88. Job Summary: Responsible for one or more functions (receiving, storing, issuing and shipping, etc.) within a warehouse area. Candidates must be at least 18 years old to apply.
Earth and Vine Shop Ann#1500003K Sales Clerk/PS/ NF-01/FLEX – Open Until Filled / Closes 3/28/15. Pay Rate: $8 $9.50. Job Summary: Responsible for selling merchandise to customers and ensuring merchandise is properly stocked, displayed, and available. Knowledge of wines and specialty foods is desirable. Candidates must be at least 18 years old to apply. Gricignano Minimart Ann#1500000W Sales Clerk/MM /NF-01/FLEX – Open Until Filled / Closes 3/28/15. Pay Rate: $8-$9.50. Job Summary: Responsible for selling general merchandise to customers and ensuring merchandise is properly stocked and available. Candidates must be at least 18 years old to apply. Capodichino Nexmart Ann#150000AJ Sales Clerk/MM /NF-01/ FLEX – Open Until Filled / Closes 3/28/15. Pay Rate: $8$9.50. Job Summary: Responsible for selling general merchandise to customers and ensuring merchandise is properly stocked and available.
OTHER OPPORTUNITIES School Age Care Looking for Full-Time Leads Child and Youth Programs is looking for full-time lead positions at the Support Site’s School Age Care Program. The position helps oversee the Before- and AfterSchool Program, in addition to the summer day camp. Apply through the Human Resources Office at Capodichino. Call 081-5684164/2505 to find out what documentation is needed. USO Operations Specialist USO Naples is looking for a fulltime Center Operations Specialist. This person delivers customer service and support to military families at the USO Center as well as provides assistance with USO Naples programs, services, event and fleet support. Apply through http:// www.uso.org/careers. Call DSN 626-2914 with questions.