Panorama March 6, 2015

Serving the NATO, Naples and Gaeta Military Community in Italy

60th year, No. 9

Friday, March 6, 2015

MCPON Mike Stevens

Senior Enlisted Advisors:

American Idol season 11 winner Phillip Phillips performs for service members, DOD civilians and their families during the USO Spring Troop Visit on Naval Support Activity (NSA) Naples' Support Site base. The USO is a private, nonprofit organization whose mission is to support the troops by providing morale, welfare and recreation-type services to the men and women in uniform. Photo by MC3 Luis R. Chavez Jr.

USO Spring Tour Comes to Naples

By MC3 Luis R. Chavez Jr Navy Public Affairs Support Element-East Detachment Europe

The United Service Organizations (USO) brought an all-star cast of athletes and performers to Naval Support Activity (NSA) Naples’ Support Site base during the USO Spring Troop Visit, March 3.

Vice Chairman of the Joint

Chiefs of Staff Adm. James A. Winnefeld Jr. led the group of athletes, musicians and entertainers. This will be Winnefeld’s third and final USO tour -- an eight-day, sevencountry USO Spring Troop Visit.

“The USO is such a wonderful organization with many thousands of volunteers all

across the globe taking care of our young men and women in uniform and they are also helpful in producing tours like this; they are very generous in helping us get these things done,” said Winnefeld. The USO Spring Troop visit featured Indianapolis Colts head coach Chuck Pagano, Indianapolis Colts starting

National security interests face heightened threats and demands as budget woes grow more challenging and complex, but the Navy and Marines Corps remain the best value to advance global security and presence, Navy Secretary Ray Mabus told a Senate panel on March 4.

The secretary testified before the

Senate Armed Services Committee’s appropriations committee for defense to reinforce the significance of the naval forces’ rapid, self-contained response and latitude to execute missions.

Power of Presence “Uniquely, the Navy and Marine Corps provide presence around the world, around the clock,” Mabus said.

“We are the nation’s first line of de-

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quarterback Andrew Luck, Indianapolis Colts tight end Dwayne Allen, Pittsburgh Steelers guard David DeCastro, American Idol season 11 winner Phillip Phillips, former American Idol contestants Diana DeGarmo and Ace Young, Miss America 2015

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fense, ready for anything that might come over the horizon.”

Mabus cited Article 1 of the Constitution, which he explained authorizes Congress to raise an Army when needed but directs them to provide and maintain a Navy.

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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

JFC JMTT MISSION TO SErbIA . . . . . . . . page 13

WHAT DOES EQUINOX MEAN? . . page 12

By Army Sgt. 1st Class Tyrone C. Marshall Jr. DoD News, Defense Media Activity

Service members and their families are concerned about potential sequester-caused cuts to the military’s budget and possible changes to quality of life, pay and compensation programs, the services’ senior enlisted advisors told a House panel here Feb. 25.

Sgt. Maj. of the Army Daniel A. Dailey, Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy Michael D. Stevens, Sgt. Maj. of the Marine Corps Ronald L. Green, and Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force James A. Cody appeared before the House Subcommittee on Military Construction and Veterans Affairs to discuss their respective branches quality of life.

Army: Fiscal Issues Harm Trust The Army’s senior enlisted leader said adequate funding is key to showing soldiers how much leadership cares.

“Adequate resourcing allows Army leaders to demonstrate how much we care for our soldiers,” Dailey said. When properly resourced, he said, the Army is better able to meet the needs of its soldiers, families as well as Army civilians.

Caring for the Army’s people, Dailey said, is non-negotiable for both himself and all the Army leaders he represents.

“Caring for our people builds trust, and trust is built with predictability,” Dailey said.

This, he said, “is the unwritten contract” between the American people, its leaders and the Army’s soldiers and civilians.

Navy Secretary Explains Significance of Sea Power

By Amaani Lyle DoD News, Defense Media Activity

Uncertainty Affects Quality of Life

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PANOrAMA March 6, 2015

CAPTAIN’S CORNER

By Capt. Doug Carpenter NSA Naples Commanding Officer

As most are aware, we’re in the midst of a very busy month. We have a lot of awareness events and other activities going on next month as well. Unlike a ship’s work-up and deployment schedule, NSA Naples stays busy throughout the year. We support a lot of operations and events here year round. Let’s keep working together year round to ensure we’re maintaining our high standards and keeping our warfighter’s customer service as our number one priority. Don’t forget to unwind when possible, rely on your coworkers for support and give yourself some downtown to explore Europe.

This is an important part of my command philosophy- take care of your family and yourself. We live overseas and it’s a different atmosphere than many are used to. Don’t underestimate how difficult some little things or creature comforts can be for your family and how that affects them. During Area Orientation, the Fleet and Family Support Center gives a great presentation on the normal stages of adjusting to life overseas. Be aware of this and be mindful of the challenges you may be having, share your experiences with co-workers, friends, and family. I hope that everyone thinks of our military community here as your extended family.

I’ve seen it many times where individuals who have been here a while, or who have a special skill, are immediately there for others in need. A lot of times they’ve already gone through a similar experience and can provide that extra insight that you’re looking for. Look out for each other and lend that hand when someone reaches out.

I’ve touched on DUIs a number of times since assuming command of NSA Naples last year and I’ll continue to talk with each of you and each commanding officer about initiatives we can take and improvements we can make. We need to do a better job of taking care of our shipmates and ourselves. A glass of wine with a dinner is fine, but you need to have a plan. Who is not drinking that will be driving you home and what is your fallback? A BAC of .05 is the legal limit in Italy, and it isn’t too hard to attain. People under the influence of alcohol behind the wheel are a hazard to themselves and everyone else. I’ll continue to have Security check drivers periodically at the gates, but I want to ensure that everyone realizes the gate checks are not the main contributor to our high DUI numbers. Accidents in town are where we see the majority of our Naples area DUIs. Whether the fault of the accident was yours or someone else’s, it will most likely lead to a test for alcohol by the Italian authorities. It’s important to stick to your plan and use the various resources available. Whether you live out in town and use public transportation or rely on friends for a carpool, realize that we have a Tipsy Taxi program at 335-6406597 and supervisors are going to help you out if you let them know your plan fell through and you need some assistance. This goes back to us looking out for each other and I hope we continue to share this point with everyone in our community.

Stay safe, stay involved, and stay Navy!

BASE NOTES Women’s Symposium at Capo Theater with Flag Etiquette Reminder During the playing of the national anthem, all VCNO as Keynote Speaker persons present in uniform render the military

The Naples Area Women’s Network will be presenting the Annual Women’s Symposium at the Capodichino base theater on Friday, March 6 from 7:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. The event will include a panel discussion and sessions covering topics like Women’s Health, Work-Life Balance, Long Distance Relationships, Communication and Leadership Roles in Combat and more. The free event is open to everyone. Adm. Michelle Howard, Vice Chief of Naval Operations, will be the keynote speaker and is scheduled to speak at 11 a.m. Personnel can attend the full program or choose the sections and times that work for them. The open panel discussion will take place in the theater at 9 a.m. and breakout groups will be held at 12:40 p.m. The theme for this year’s symposium is “Women’s Stories Connecting Women’s Lives.”

OHA and MIHA Survey for Italy Conducted in March The Overseas Housing Allowance (OHA) Utility/ Recurring Maintenance and Move-In Housing Allowance (MIHA) Survey will be conducted through the month of March for Italy. The MIHA survey is conducted once every three years as part of this combined survey. The data gathered by service members residing in private housing will help ensure proper allowances are being paid for both allowances. If you’ve been stationed in Italy for three months, reside in private housing and receive OHA, then please visit www.defensetravel.dod.mil/site/oha-utilmihamar.cfm during the month of March and contribute to the survey. For the utilities portion, you will be asked to report the average monthly cost of each of your utilities and the average monthly cost of any routine maintenance expenses incurred over the last 12 months. For the MIHA portion of the survey, you will be asked to report actual expenses incurred when moving into your private residence. The electronic survey takes approximately 45 minutes to complete and should be completed by you or your spouse, whoever has knowledge of utility/recurring maintenance and MIHA expenses. If you are able to access the survey from home, it is recommended that you take the survey together. For additional information, contact Loredana Avino at DSN 626-2551 or Chief Hector Aspurias at DSN 626-6219.

Women’s History Month at Base Libraries Celebrate Women's History Month at the MWR Libraries with special displays, bibliographies and biographies on famous women in history.

This year’s theme is “Weaving the Stories of Women’s Lives.” Enter the library’s quiz contest when you stop by. Check out the National Women’s History project web site for additional resources at www.nwhp.org. For more information, call DSN 629-4360 or 081-811-4360.

Personal Vehicle Security Italian authorities recently arrested thieves operating at the Capodichino airport who were using keyless vehicle jammers to keep car doors from locking and then gaining entry after the victims walked away. Keep this in mind as you leave your car anywhere. Personnel can verify their vehicle locks depending on the model by the beeping sound or flashing light, physically checking afterward or using the key. It’s still advised to not leave valuables in your car while it is parked on the street or in open parking lots, especially with visible items like iPods, GPS devices, etc.

salute. Members of the Armed Forces and veterans who are present but not in uniform may render the military salute. All others should face the flag and stand at attention with the right hand over the heart. Men should remove their hats.

When the flag is not displayed, face toward the music and act in the same manner. Service members are to show the same respect during foreign national anthems. Civilians and those not in uniform should stand at attention during foreign national anthems. Uniformed personnel should render the military salute at the first note of the anthem and retain this position until the last note. This etiquette and additional information can be found in the U.S. Code (Federal Flag Code) and in military regulations. It is applicable for morning and evening colors, sporting events, ceremonies and other instances where the national anthem is played.

Now-March 31: FSYP Fund Requests The Family Support and Youth Programs (FSYP) committee is soliciting organizations interested in obtaining funds raised via the Combined Federal Campaign- Overseas. The funds are used to improve the quality of life at overseas military installations. All organizations not receiving federal funding that support Department of Defense employees and/or their families are eligible to apply. Organizations may solicit for funds using the application enclosed in the instruction, which can be found by going to www.cnic.navy.mil/Naples and entering 'NAVSUPPACT NAPLES INST 7280.1' in the search bar. Applications must be forwarded to NSA Naples Command Master Chief Ashley Drake at ashley.drake@eu.navy.mil no later than 4 p.m. on Tuesday, March 31. The board will convene the first week of April and make determinations of award levels.

March 7: Paintball at Carney Park A day of paintball is being made available at Carney Park on Saturday, March 7. Open play will be from 10 a.m. to noon for $10 per person, aged 15 and up. Private or organizational group play will be from 2 to 4 p.m., $50 for up to 6 people, aged 10 and up. All prices include equipment and field fees for the session. Paintballs are available for purchase. For more information, call the Carney Park NOR Center at 081-526-1579 or 081526-3395.

March 7-8: Naples Elite Softball Tryouts The 2015 season tryouts for the Naples Elite softball club will be held at the Carney Park softball field March 7- 8 from 1 to 4 p.m. If interested, contact Lonnie Kerr at DSN 626-3294 or Matt Vaughn at DSN 626-4708.

March 10-20: Motorcycle Safety Foundation Rider Coach Class The Safety department for NSA Naples is hosting a Motorcycle Safety Foundation (MSF) Rider Coach class March 10- 20. The criteria to become a rider coach is to be comfortable teaching and to have a great desire to promote rider safety in class and by your personal example. There are limited slots for the class. Please contact David Peters at DSN 626-3147 or 081-568-3147 for more information.

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ITALIAN NEWS BRIEFS COMPILED BY TERESA MEROLA NSA NAPLES PUBLIC AFFAIRS

POPE FRANCIS TO VISIT NAPLES MARCH 21 Pope Francis’ is scheduled to visit Pompeii and Naples March 21. The pope will pray at the Shrine of the Virgin of the Rosary in Pompeii at 8 a.m. and then he will travel to Naples to meet with residents in the Scampia suburb, the Gomorra neighboring at 9:30 a.m. He will celebrate Mass in Piazza del Plebiscito in Naples at 11 a.m. At 1 p.m. he will have lunch with a group of inmates at Poggioreale prison. At 3 p.m. the pope will pay homage to the remains of Naples’ patron Saint Gennaro, and he will meet the clergy. Then he will visit sick people in the basilica of Gesu’ Nuovo at 4 p.m. and address young people on Lungomare Caracciolo at 5 p.m. He will depart by helicopter at 6 p.m. from the port of Naples.

APPLICANTS COMPETE FOR TOP SPOTS AT ITALIAN MUSEUMS Hundreds of applicants have applied for positions as managers at Italy’s top museums since the Economist magazine published an advertisement to recruit them for managing 20 museums. There have been 80 foreigners among the applicants who applied for taking control of museum budgets, and coming up with innovative ways to bring in innovation. In addition to the Uffizi and Borghese galleries, the 20 museums set for new managers include the National Museum of Bargello in Florence, the Venice Academy and the National Archaeology Museum in Naples. The hiring committee panel is led by the president of the Venice Biennale, the director of London’s National Gallery, director of the Institute for Advanced Study in Berlin, the vice administrator general at the Louvre in Paris and a professor and expert in cultural heritage legislation at Rome’s University.

ITALIAN GOVERNMENT APPROVES HIGH SPEED BROADBAND PLAN

The Italian government approved a €6 billion plan on Tuesday to bring high-speed broadband network into line with European Union targets.

The EU’s digital agenda calls for member states to ensure by 2020 all households will have access to internet lines with download speeds above 30 megabits per second and half will have access to super-fast 100-megabit connections. The government’s plan provoked concern from telecoms companies over whether a deadline would be set to replace their copper wire networks with fiber optic cable over a short period of time, which would cost billions of euros.

Any plans for such a deadline has been put aside for the moment. Operators prefer boosting the capacity of existing copper wire connections that run between street cabinets and households. The European Commission ranked Italy near the bottom of the 28-member EU in terms of digital economy and online services. A recent report showed that 31 percent of the population had never used the Internet.

SIENA’S ‘STAIRWAY TO HEAVEN’ TO REOPEN The 13th-century Siena cathedral will reopen its “stairway to heaven” March 9 through October 31, 2015. The Gothic cathedral was built between 1215 and 1263 with its distinctive striped columns and walls in black and white marble. The cathedral opened a series of spiral staircases to the public in 2013, allowing visitors to climb up to a walkway near the top of the 16 meter nave. Visitors will once again enjoy an aerial view once they reach the top of the spiral staircases admiring the Bernini’s gilded lantern.

SENATE APPROVES ENVIRONMENTAL CRIMES BILL Italian Senate on Wednesday approved on a bill on new environmental crimes regarding pollution, disaster, trafficking and abandoning radioactive material and the crime of impeding environmental controls. In recent years, Italy has been hit by several environmental scandals, including problems linked to the illegal burial and burning of toxic garbage in the Campania region. “Now it will be more difficult to cause environmental damage and remain unpunished,” said Senator Casson.

The bill must now return to the Lower House to become a law.

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A Pocket Guide to Useful Phrases while on the Road Emergency Issues . . 081-568-4911 Security Dispatch . . . 081-568-5638 Italian Police: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112 Italian Ambulance: . . . . . . . . . . 118 Italian Fire Department: . . . . . . 115

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Call an ambulance . . . . . . . . . . . . . Chiamate un'ambulanza Where is a hospital? . . . . . . . . . . . Dov’è l’ospedale?

We need a doctor . . . . . . . . . . . . . Abbiamo bisogno di un medico I cannot find my family . . . . . . . . . Non trovo la mia famiglia I am American . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sono Americano/a Where is the reporting point? . . . . Dov’è il centro raccolta?

Which roads are open? . . . . . . . . . Quali strade sono aperte?

I need a phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ho bisogno di un telefono Help! It’s an emergency . . . . . . . . . Aiuto! È un’emergenza

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THE INSIDE PAGE VOLUNTEERS NEEDED AFN NAPLES is looking for four children between the ages of five and ten to participate in a 30 second commercial about sexual assault awareness. Participants will need to recite short scripted lines while standing in front of a camera. For more information, to read the script, or to volunteer please contact MC3 Erica Yelland at 629-6913 or message the AFN Naples Facebook page.

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.

NAVY-MARINE CORPS RELIEF SOCIETY OPERATION CLIP & SAVE (coupons): 081-568-3913.

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NAVY HISTORY: FIRST FEMALE NAVAL AVIATORS

SPOTLIGHT: LT ARGONCILLO

These are the first four women chosen to undergo Naval flight training. Left to right: Lt. (j.g.) Barbara Ann Allen, Ens. Jane M. Skiles, Lt. (j.g.) Judith A. Neuffer and Ens. Kathleen L. McNary. U.S. Navy photo

Story by Gary Nichols

A new chapter in Naval Aviation history was written in 1973 when Secretary of the Navy John W. Warner announced a test program to train female student Naval Aviators.

The program was initiated to test whether woman were not only capable of surviving, but thriving under the lengthy and rigorous training required to become a Naval Aviator.

On March 2, 1973, four women made history when they joined a group of young officers who reported to Naval Air Station (NAS) Pensacola, Fla., to commence flight training in hopes of ultimately receiv-

ing their wings of gold as a Naval Aviator.

They were Lieutenants (junior grade) Barbara Allen and Judith Neuffer and Ensigns Jane Skiles and Kathleen McNary.

A year later, in February 1974, Allen became the first of the four women to receive her wings of gold at NAS Corpus Christi, Texas.

After the original group, flight training was discontinued for female student Naval Aviators until the success of the program could be evaluated.

In 1976, women were al-

lowed to resume training as Naval Aviators. However, they were limited to only flying helicopters and noncombat aircraft.

In 1979 the Naval Flight Officer (NFO) program was opened to women. And, in 1993 Secretary of Defense Les Aspin authorized combat aviation to women, including enlisted female aircrew members, which allowed women to fly combat missions, opening up even more opportunities for women pilots and crew members.

Women fill an increasingly important role in in today’s Navy as pilots, naval flight officers, navigators, loadmasters, and varied officer and enlisted aircrew positions.

LT KENNETH ARGONCILLO Lt. Kenneth Argoncillo hails from the beautiful island of Guam. He is a graduate of the University of Guam with a bachelor’s degree in nursing. He worked as a civilian registered nurse at Guam Memorial Hospital before he was commissioned into the U.S. Navy Nurse Corps in 2011.

His first duty station was at U.S. Naval Hospital (USNH) Twentynine Palms. He initially worked on the multi-service ward and subsequently became the division officer for the Medical Home Port Gold team. While there he served on the Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear and Explosive weapons (CBRNE) team, completed Sexual Assault Forensic Examiner (SAFE) training and was a member of the Junior Nurse Leadership committee. Argoncillo transferred to USNH Naples in 2014 and currently serves as a staff nurse on the Multi-Service ward. His collateral duties include serving as Nursing Orientation instructor and as the Naples Area Nurse’s Association vice president. He enjoys traveling, photography and experiencing different types of cuisines. Argoncillo has a goal to ultimately become a Family Nurse Practitioner.

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5 FLEET AND FAMILY SUPPORT CENTER EVENTS THIS WEEK March 6, 2015

Naples Elementary School Registration Naples Elementary School will conduct registration for next school year in the Atrium from March 23 to April 3, for returning students. Parents with new Kindergarten students for next school year (2015-2016) can register their students from April 13-16, during the hours posted below. No child will be allowed to attend school next year until this process is completed, so please be sure to enter the dates and times below in your planning calendar.

School year 2015-2016 registrations will be “All Call” as posted below: Returning Students Week 1: March 2327 from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Returning Students Week 2: March 30

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to April 3 from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.

New Kindergarten only: April 13-16 from 8 to 11 a.m. and 1 to 3 p.m.

Registration is a very important process for the school. Yearly registration of students is required as a means to establish eligibility for tuition-free or tuition enrollment. However, more importantly, we need to be sure that we can establish grade level class enrollments as close as possible to pupil-teacher ratio benchmarks. Therefore, we need exact counts of students returning to our school next year, in order to plan future classes.

Student registration after posted dates will be by appointment only.

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Afghanistan, sailors and Marines have proven the founder’s wisdom,” the secretary said.

He also noted that senior U.S. leaders recognize the value of sea power.

“We are truly America’s ‘away team,’” Mabus said. “We deploy just as much in peace as we do in war, and our role in the last 70 years in securing sea lanes and freedom of commerce has boosted our own and the world’s economy.”

Nearly half the world’s population lives within 100 miles of the sea, 90 percent of global trade goes by sea and 90 percent of all voice and data go under the sea, Mabus said.

According to the secretary, some 38 million jobs in America are directly linked to seaborne international trade.

Mabus described the Navy and Marine Corps as the “primary protectors” of an international system that has created unprecedented economic growth.

“While we’ve led this effort,” he said, “we’ve worked with allies and partners, increasing interoperability, establishing relationships that also help keep the peace.”

As a result, the national defense strategy, Mabus said, is focused on the maritime domain and requires investment in maritime assets.

People, Platforms, Power, Partnership Still, in recent years, the Navy has braced in the wake of budget turbulence marked by numerous continuing resolutions and the specter of sequestration’s return. The environment, he recounted, has spurred difficult but critical choices, which have helped mold the foundations of presence: people, platforms, power and partnership.

Mabus praised sailors and Marines, whom he described as adaptable and armed with independent judgment.

“We remain committed to providing our sailors, Marines, and our civilians with the training and support they need to maintain our naval presence – and we include in this their dedicated families and our wounded,” he said. “We’ve launched a comprehensive approach to assure the world’s healthiest, fittest, most resilient and best-educated force, truly representing America’s diversity.”

But people, no matter how prepared, need platforms – ships, submarines, aircraft, systems and equipment – to perform their jobs, Mabus said.

Quantity has a quality of its own, he said, adding this philosophy calls for a properly sized and balanced fleet.

On Sept. 11, 2001, the Navy’s battle force stood at 316 ships, Mabus said, before a sharp drop in

For more information about local Fleet and Family Support Center (FFSC) events, visit www.facebook.com/NaplesFFSC • March 6: IA Discussion Group, 2 to 3 p.m., Support Site FFSC. • March 9: 10 Steps to Federal Employment, 8 a.m. to noon, Support Site FFSC. • March 9 to 13: Pre-Separation, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Support Site FFSC. • March 10: Beginner Saving & Investing, 12:30 to 3:30 p.m., Support Site FFSC. • March 10: Easy Italian (3 Sessions), 9 a.m. to noon, Support Site FFSC, (1 of 3).

• March 11: Becoming a Love & Logic Parent (7 Sessions), 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Support Site FFSC (4 of 7).

• March 12: Italian Cooking Class, 10:15 a.m. to 2 p.m., meeting point at Support Site TLA lobby, Prior purchase of two AC1 tickets required; Cost is 15 euro.

• March 12: Prenatal Parenting (3 Sessions), 2 to 3:30 p.m., Support Site FFSC (2 of 3).

• March 13: Resume Writing, 1 to 3 p.m., SS FFSC.

Call 081-811-6372 for more information or to register.

All classes require registration.

ENERGY CONSERVATION Electricity Usage Monitors From the NSA Naples Energy Management Team

Secretary Ray Mabus

2008 to 278 ships. He said the focus on two ground wars over the past decade only partly explains the decline.

Mabus said in the five years before he took over as Navy secretary, the Navy contracted for only 27 ships, which he maintained was not enough to stanch the decline in the fleet size.

Mabus reported the Navy contracted for 70 ships during his first five years on the job, halting and reversing the decline. And by decade’s end, the service expects to be at 304 ships.

“We accomplished this with a direct and fundamental business approach,” he said, “increasing competition, relying more on fixed-price contracts … and multi-year block buys.”

But budget instability, Mabus said, hampers the Navy’s ability to manage and grow the fleet and maintain the industrial base.

Cutting ships, he added, is the most “damaging, dangerous and least reversible” course of action.

“Fueling those ships, aircraft and vehicles of our Navy and Marine Corps is a vital operation of concern and enables the global presence necessary to keep the nation secure,” Mabus said.

The Navy therefore has a history of innovation, particularly in energy, from sail, to steam, to oil and nuclear pioneering, the secretary said.

“Our national security interests in the Navy and Marine Corps to meet their missions,” he said, “must be enhanced by increasing our energy diversity.”

Additionally, presence and global security will be augmented through partnerships and cooperation, ensuring the Navy remains an immediate, capable and adaptable option when a crisis develops, the secretary said.

Though President Barack Obama’s proposed fiscal year 2016 budget balances current readiness while sustaining a highly capable fleet, Mabus said, the current budget climate demands a rigorous examination of every dollar spent and aggressive efforts to cut unnecessary costs from tail to tooth

Have you ever wondered how much power your appliances actually use? You could check the information on the box or the data plate to get a rough estimate or you could invest in an electricity usage monitor. Electricity usage monitors can be used to get an accurate reading of the amount of energy consumed to run common appliances and electronics.

Electricity usage monitors are simple to use. The monitor is plugged into the outlet that the appliance typically utilizes. Next, the appliance is plugged into the monitor and turned on. The monitor detects the amount of power being drawn and displays the results on the screen in watts. This can also be used for certain appliances and electronics that continuously have a circuit running even when in the “off” position (computers, TV’s, DVD players, etc.).

To figure out how much electricity an appliance consumes during a day of normal operation, leave the monitor and the device plugged in and review the information on the display at the end of the day. Electricity Usage Monitors are can be very useful and are inexpensive. They can be found out your local hardware store and the average price range is $25-$50.

Crime Report for Feb. 24 - Mar. 13 From the NSA Naples Command Investigative Division and NCIS

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SOUND OFF: WHAT IS YOUR IDEAL WEEKEND GETAWAY?

OS1 Damien Brooks “I would probably go to Rome. There’s something about standing, touching and feeling history and not just reading about it in a book. I’m blessed to have the opportunity of a lifetime to experience this.”

Ashley Vaughn “Our favorite weekend getaway is Positano on the Amalfi Coast. It’s such a beautiful place and it’s only 45 minutes away. There’s nowhere else like it.”

IT2 Erique Edwards “I’d like to go to Athens, Greece. I like Greek mythology and I didn’t get to see that much of it when I was there before.”

OS2 Jeremy Byrnes “I’d like to take my wife on a flight to Ireland and/or Sweden because those are the countries of our origins.”

Giada Geraci “I need a Tuscany getaway far from the chaos of the city, so I can get back to nature and take in some horse riding. It would be awesome; that’s what I need.”

NAVEUR-NAVAF Hosts CFMCC Course From Commander, U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa/U.S. 6th Fleet Public Affairs

Commander, U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa is hosting the Combined Force Maritime Component Commander (CFMCC) Flag Course, Africa on the Naval Support Activity Naples, March 2-6.

During the weeklong course, conducted by the U.S. Naval War College, 33 senior naval leaders from maritime countries in Europe and Africa will participate in seminars and discussions focusing on the effective employment of naval forces in a joint, coalition or interagency environment. This practical application of maritime capabilities to real-world scenarios helps to improve the effectiveness of leaders to function together at the operational level of command and control.

“It is important for us as military leaders to come together to discuss maritime issues of mutual concern,” said U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa Commander, Adm. Mark Ferguson. “Doing so helps us build strong partnerships and improve warfighting capability.”

Throughout the course, guest speakers will deliver briefs and facilitate candid discussions about maritime

security, strategic and operational planning, and command and control structures among other topics. The talks also provide an opportunity to gain a better understanding of the diverse perspectives involved in a combined force.

“Forging this Network of Navies is more than just a concept - it involves a willingness to talk meaningfully,” said U.S. 6th Fleet Commander, Vice Adm. James Foggo.

“When opportunities arise, we must continue to foster a dialogue, to share our ideas and provide innovative solutions to common problems. Events like this are ideal settings for achieving common goals.”

The goal of the course is for participants to return to their respective navies with new ideas and with a strengthened sense of partnership between regional leaders in Europe and Africa. Each navy should operate with the assurance that cooperation and collaboration are critical to the continued success of maintaining regional safety and security.

“There is no problem too great and no contribution too small if we work collectively, and pool our resources to overcome the challenges that threaten freedom and security in the global commons,” said Foggo. “We share the

same views of maintaining safety and security of the world’s oceans and sea lanes. Through strengthened relationships, we can work together to increase peace and prosperity throughout the region.”

Nations participating in this year’s CFMCC course include: Algeria, Belgium, Benin, Cabo Verde, Congo, France, Gabon, Germany, Ghana, Guinea, Italy, Kenya, Liberia, Nigeria, Portugal, Sao Tome and Principe, Senegal, Seychelles, Sierra Leone, South Africa, Spain, Tanzania, Togo, Tunisia, United Kingdom, and the United States.

The first CFMCC course, which focused on U.S. Naval Forces Central Command, was held in September 2006 in Newport, Rhode Island. Since then, CFMCC has expanded to include three courses conducted periodically in the European, Middle East and Pacific regions. U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa hosted CFMCC courses in 2008, 2010, and 2014.

U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa, headquartered in Naples, Italy, oversees joint and naval operations, often in concert with allied, join, and interagency partners, in order to advance U.S. national interests and security and stability in Europe and Africa.

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one, his “greatest and immediate concern” would be the future of their health care.

Dailey said that as an advocate for the “Health care is a quality of life issue “greatest team the world has ever that consistently resurfaces during my known,” he is very conscious that every fleet interactions,” he said. “It is exfiscal decision has the potential to imtremely important to our Sailors and pact soldiers. their families and is very influential in “Trust in leaders is essential. Not only recruiting and retention does this affect our decisions.” readiness today – it afStevens pointed to the fects the all-volunteer “We can never state of single-sailor Army of tomorrow,” he barracks, which have said. take for granted fallen to 50 percent ade“The Total Army team quacy. And family supmust always trust that these sacrifices port programs, which we have their best interare relied on to sustain ests at heart,” Dailey that our Sailors resiliency, also concern said. Perhaps the greatand their him. est enemy to the Army’s “We can never take for future, he said, is fiscal families make.” granted these sacrifices uncertainty. that our Sailors and Without adequate and their families make,” he predictable resources, said. “Health care, barracks, and family Dailey said, the Army cannot plan and support programs are areas that must conduct required training, maintain be valued and protected for force readihigh-quality soldier and family proness, recruitment, retention, and qualgrams, and “be the most technologically ity of life.” advanced Army this planet has ever Marines: Decisions Must Balance seen.”

Readiness The potential return of sequestrationGreen said Marines’ operational tempo level funding is a tipping point, Dailey remains high despite the drawdowns in said, between the Army’s ability to Iraq and Afghanistan. The Marine maintain its responsiveness and its Corps’ combat readiness, he said, is deability to maintain trust with its solrived from unit, personal and family diers and civilians. readiness.

Navy: Sailors Concerned About “With the current fiscal climate, we Compensation, Health Care may have to take risk in many areas,” Stevens said his conversations with Green said. “To meet our responsibiliSailors and their families over the past ties we prioritize near-term readiness year have shown they’re overall satiswhile assuming risk in our hometown fied with their quality of life. stations, modernization, infrastructure “However, the ongoing discussion resustainment, and quality of life progarding possible changes to future pay grams.” and compensation has created an air of Family readiness and quality of life uncertainty,” he added. are key Fundamentals “of overall readiStevens said while the “spirit” of budgness and combat effectiveness,” he said. etary reform is to reinvest in quality of Green said the decisions leaders make life, the Navy’s Sailors are concerned are balanced and have synergy in areas that more reductions will follow in medof readiness. However, he added, within ical benefits, pay and compensation, the past year his service has had to take and family programs. significant financial cuts in core qual“The Navy is working very hard to ity-of-life areas, while protecting prominimize this impact and ease their concerns,” he said, “but the fact remains grams like behavioral health and sexual assault prevention and response.

– they are concerned.”

“Funding levels for the Marine Corps Stevens said while he has many conbelow the presidential budget may force cerns for his Sailors, if asked to pick

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a choice between quality of life and quality of work,” Green said. “We may be forced to choose between the mostready Marines or morale and family support services such as child care and family readiness programs.”

The Marine Corps takes care of its own – including its families, Green said.

That commitment is unwavering, he emphasized, and having to choose between quality of life at home and readiness for combat abroad is not a choice that should have to be made.

Airmen Serve Proudly Despite Uncertainty The Air Force, with a total force of more than 670,000 members, is at its smallest size since it was established in 1947, Cody said.

“This is historic for us,” he said, “and it is also exacerbated by the fact that we are more globally engaged today and continue to operate in the longest sustained combat operations in the history of our country.

“On top of all this,” Cody continued, “we do this with an all-volunteer force – a force that continues to experience uncertainty and churn with respect to mis-

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sion capability, compensation, and the meaning of service.”

It must not be forgotten, he said, that the men and women who volunteer to serve in the Air Force and other service branches do so freely and proudly because they believe in what America stands for and stand ready to defend it.

“There is no question the past year has been extremely stressful on all members of the Air Force – active duty, Air National Guard, Air Force Reserve, and civilians,” Cody said.

Joined by his wife, Athena, and Command Chief Master Sgt. Cameron B. Kirksey of the Air Force Reserve, Cody said both spouses can attest to the concerns of airmen and their families.

“Both have visited with thousands of airmen and family members over the past year,” he said, “and have listened to their concerns and witnessed, firsthand, their passion for service, and they can affirm the impact of the uncertainty … on our force today.”

Despite that stress, airmen continue to serve proudly and are grateful to the subcommittee for its longstanding support, Cody said.

Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy (MCPON) Mike Stevens testifies before the U.S. House of Representatives on Sailor’s quality of life. Among his concerns, Stevens spoke about the future of service members’ health care, single-Sailor barracks, and family support programs. Photo by MC1 Martin L. Carey

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MOVIE SCHEDULE

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.

Friday, March 6 4:30 p.m. SpongeBob Movie: Sponge Out Of Water, PG 5:30 p.m. Black or White, PG-13 7:30 p.m. Focus, R 8:30 p.m. Chappie, R, Premiere

Monday, Mar. 9 Closed, No Movies

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.

Saturday, March 7 3 p.m. SpongeBob Movie: Sponge Out Of Water, PG, 3-D 4 p.m. Project Almanac, PG-13 5:30 p.m. Selma, PG-13 7 p.m. Chappie, R 8:30 p.m. Jupiter Ascending, PG-13, Premiere Sunday, March 8 3 p.m. Paddington, PG 4 p.m. Black or White, PG-13 6 p.m. Jupiter Ascending, PG-13 7 p.m. Seventh Son, PG-13, Premiere

Wednesday, Mar. 4 4:30 p.m. SpongeBob Movie: Sponge Out Of Water, PG 6 p.m. Taken 3, PG-13, Last Showing 7:30 p.m. Focus, R

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. Email 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.

GIRL SCOUTS OVERSEAS NAPLES is very excited to support young leaders in action. We are much more than cookies; we show girls how to contribute positively in this world. From arts and crafts to camping trips and more Naples Girl Scouts wants girls to be have fun learning. Information about us can be found at: https://sites.google.com/site/usagsonaples/ or by liking the USA Girl Scouts - Naples, Italy Facebook page.

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.

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.

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Tuesday, Mar. 10 Closed, No Movies

Thursday, March 12 4:30 p.m. Paddington, PG,Last Showing 6 p.m. Seventh Son, PG-13, 3-D 7 p.m. The Wedding Ringer, Last Showing

No Children Under 10 Admitted to R-Rated Movies

BLACK OR WHITE PG-13, Drama, 121 min. Cast: Kevin Costner, Octavia Spencer, Gillian Jacobs, Jennifer Ehle, Anthony Mackie. This is the story of a grandfather who is suddenly left to care for his beloved granddaughter. When her paternal grandmother seeks custody with the help of her brother, the little girl is torn between two families who love her deeply. With the best intentions at heart, both families fight for what they feel is right and are soon forced to confront their true feelings about race, forgiveness, and understanding. Anchored by an all-star cast and based on real events, the movie is a look at two seemingly different worlds, in which nothing is as simple as black or white.

CHAPPIE R, Action-Adventure, 120 min. Cast: Sharlto Copley, Dev Patel, Yo-Landi Visser, Ninja, Jose Pablo Cantillo. In the near future, crime is patrolled by an oppressive mechanized police force. But now, the people are fighting back. When one police droid, Chappie, is stolen and given new programming, he becomes the first robot with the ability to think and feel for himself. As powerful, destructive forces start to see Chappie as a danger to mankind and order, they will stop at nothing to maintain the status quo and ensure that Chappie is the last of his kind.

FOCUS R, Comedy-Crime-Drama, 105 min. Cast: Will Smith, Margo Robbie, Rodrigo Santoro, BD Wong, Gerald McRaney. Nicky, a seasoned master of misdirection, becomes romantically involved with novice con artist Jess. As he’s teaching her the tricks of the trade, she gets too close for comfort and he abruptly breaks it off. Three years later, the former flame-now an accomplished femme fatale-shows up in Buenos Aires in the middle of the high stakes race car circuit. In the midst of Nicky’s latest, very dangerous scheme, she throws his plans for a loop, and the consummate con man off his game.

JUPITER ASCENDING PG-13, Action-Adventure, 125 min. Cast: Channing Tatum, Mila Kunis, Sean Bean, Eddie Redmayne, Douglas Booth. Jupiter was born under a night sky and signs predicted she was destined for great things. Now grown up, Jupiter still dreams of the stars, but wakes up each day to the cold reality of a job cleaning toilets and an endless run of bad breaks.

But when Caine, a genetically engineered ex-military hunter, arrives on Earth to track her down, Jupiter begins to glimpse the fate that has been waiting for her all along – her genetic signature marks her as next in line for an extraordinary inheritance that could alter the balance of the cosmos.

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 raised her nephew to dream of an exciting life in London. When an earthquake destroys their home, Aunt Lucy decides to smuggle her young nephew on board a boat bound for England, in search of a better life. Arriving alone at Paddington Station, Paddington soon finds that city life is not all he had imagined - until he meets the kindly Brown family, who find him with a label tied around his neck which reads ‘Please look after this bear. Thank you.’ They offer him a temporary home whilst he searches for

the explorer who impressed Aunt Lucy all those years before. But when Paddington catches the eye of a sinister, seductive taxidermist, it isn’t long before his home – and very existence – is under threat.

PROJECT ALMANAC PG-13, SciFi-Fantasy, 106 min. Cast: Jonny Weston, Sofia Black D’Elia, Michelle DeFraites, Patrick Johnson, Allen Evangelista. A brilliant high school student and his friends uncover blueprints for a mysterious device with limitless potential, inadvertently putting lives in danger.

SELMA Two Nominations: Best Picture, Music (Original Song). PG-13, Drama-History, 128 min. Cast: Lorraine Toussaint, Giovanni Ribisi, Tim Roth, Cuba Gooding Jr., Alessandro Nivola. This is the story of a movement. The film chronicles the tumultuous three-month period in 1965, when Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. led a dangerous campaign to secure equal voting rights in the face of violent opposition. The epic march from Selma to Montgomery culminated in President Johnson signing the Voting Rights Act of 1965, one of the most significant victories for the civil rights movement.

SEVENTH SON PG-13, Action-Adventure, 102 min. Cast: Jeff Bridges, Julianne Moore, Ben Barnes, Alicia Vikander, Antje Thruway. In a time of enchantments when legends and magic collide, the sole remaining warrior of a mystical order travels to find a prophesized hero born with incredible powers, the last Seventh Son. Torn from his quiet life as a farmhand, the unlikely young hero embarks on a daring adventure with his battle-hardened mentor to vanquish a dark queen and the army of supernatural assassins she has dispatched against their kingdom.

THE SPONGEBOB MOVIE: SPONGE OUT OF WATER PG, Animation, 93 min. Cast: Clancy Brown, Tom Kenny, Bill Fagerbakke, Rodger Bumpass, Carolyn Lawrence. SpongeBob goes on a quest to discover a stolen recipe that takes him to our dimension, our world, where he tangles with a pirate.

TAKEN 3 PG-13, Action-Crime-Thriller, 120 min. Cast: Liam Neeson, Maggie Grace, Famke Janssen, Jon Gries.

Liam Neeson returns as ex-covert operative Bryan Mills, whose reconciliation with his ex-wife is tragically cut short when she is brutally murdered. Consumed with rage, and framed for the crime, he goes on the run to evade the relentless pursuit of the CIA, FBI and the police. For one last time, Mills must use his “particular set of skills,” to track down the real killers, exact his unique brand of justice, and protect the only thing that matters to him now – his daughter.

THE WEDDING RINGER R, Comedy, 101 min. Cast: Kevin Hart, Josh Gad, Kaley Cuoco-Sweeting, Ken Howard, Cloris Leachman. Doug Harris is a loveable but socially awkward groom-to-be with a problem: he has no best man.

With less than two weeks to go until he marries the girl of his dreams, Doug is referred to Jimmy Callahan, owner and CEO of Best Man, Inc., a company that provides flattering best men for socially challenged guys in need. What ensues is a hilarious wedding charade as they try to pull off the big con, and an unexpected budding bromance between Doug and his fake best man Jimmy.

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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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.alcoholics-anonymous.eu/ countries/italy.htm.

NATO LIONS RUGBY CLUB is looking for new players. All abilities wanted. Practice is held every Wednesday at Carney Park at 5:45 p.m. Show up with shoes, shorts and a mouth guard. Training and development will be provided. If you have any questions, email Mark Woodall or co-manager Andrew Bohnsack at markwoodall82@hotmail.co.uk or andrew.bohnsack@ gmail.com.

NAPLES OFFICIALS ASSOCIATION NEEDS REFEREES Anyone interested should contact Nigel Alexander at 081-721-5413 or 346-6803282 or by e-mail to nalexander@ afsouth.nato.int.

HARRY S. TRUMAN LODGE No. 649 meets 6:30 p.m. every 2nd and 4th Friday of the month at 6:30 p.m. FMI, contact Kevin Baker at 338-479-7023 or hst649sec@ yahoo.com, or visit http://groups.yahoo.com/ group/HST649.

WOMEN, INFANTS, CHILDREN (WIC) OVERSEAS PROGRAM is offered at NSA Naples. Women who are pregnant, breastfeeding, postpartum or have an infant or child under the age of five may qualify for the program. WIC Overseas is a nutrition education program that provides nutritious supplemental foods. Contact WIC Overseas at 081-811-4962.

THE NAPLES AREA SECOND CLASS PETTY OFFICERS ASSOCIATION meets twice a month to discuss upcoming community outreach opportunities and charity events. For more information, contact MA2 Aaron Kurschner at DSN 626-2871 or ABH2 Brent Paucke at DSN 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

MORE THE INSIDE PAGE functions. FMI, visit www.facebook. com/ groups/USASSCNapoli.

SEVENTH DAY ADVENTIST WORSHIP SERVICE takes place Saturdays at Support Site Chapel from 9 a.m. to noon. The schedule is: Sabbath School lessons, 9:30 to 10:45 a.m.; songs and praise, 10:45 to 11 a.m.; Divine Service, 11 a.m. to noon. For more information, please contact Paolo Fleurant at 328-194-6897 or naplesadventistsgroup@ yahoo.com.

CONNECT THE TOTS CLUB unites families with children from newborn to pre-school age within the Naples military community. Club events include monthly coffee mornings and birthday parties, weekly playgroups, craft activities and more. For more information, visit www. meetup.com/ Connect-the-Tots-Club.

CATHOLIC WOMEN OF THE CHAPEL meets monthly in the Support Site Fellowship Hall for prayer, fellowship, and learning. Child care provided. We also meet Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m. for Rosary and Thursdays at 9:30 a.m. for bible study. For more information, e-mail cwocnaples@gmail.com or check out our Facebook page: Catholic Women of the Chapel - NSA Naples, Italy.

PUBLIC SPEAKING WITH TOASTMASTERS The Naples Toastmasters Club meets the first and third Tuesdays of every month. Meetings are held at the Support Site Community Center at 6:30 p.m. FMI, contact the Toastmasters president at 342-010-6263.

GAETA/NAPLES AREA GIRL SCOUTS Now accepting registration for the 2012-13 school year. We are still in need of leaders and co-leaders.

Training and support provided. FMI, contact naplesgs@yahoo.com.

FILIPINO-AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF NAPLES, ITALY meets at noon the first Sunday of every month at the Support Site Fellowship Hall.

For more information, contact Ron Nacianceno at 081-568-1746 or 335-7604446. Also check out the group’s Facebook page, Fil-Am Naples.

THE U.S. MILITARY RETIREE ASSOCIATION OF SOUTHERN ITALY (USMRA-SI) is the only association in Southern Italy representing the interests of U.S. retired military personnel and their survivors. If you are not a member and are eligible, please join the USMRA-SI at usmrasi.tripod.com. Point of contact: Wylie Miller, 329-208-7315.

THE NAPLES CHRISTIAN HOMESCHOOL ASSOCIATION meets every month to support families who have chosen to educate their own children. We offer weekly park/pool days, a moms’ night out and field trips to explore Bella Napoli and beyond! Interested? Need more information?

Considering homeschooling? Please contact Natalie Mack at NPMack3@aol.com.

MEDITATION SITTING GROUP is held from 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 081-568-6673/74/75; 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.

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 081811-6451 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 commandsponsored 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.

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 081-8043345, 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 081811-4676.

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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USO TOUR from page 1 Kira Kazantsev, American film, stage and television actor Dennis Haysbert, and motion picture and television personality Jason “Wee Man” Acuna.

“It’s a chance for us to bring a little bit of Americana to our troopers and our families overseas and a chance for some re-

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ally successful people who don’t really have to do this kind of thing to come out to say thank you to our troops and to their families,” said Winnefeld.

Wee Man took the stage and kept the crowd energized before Luck threw a few passes to audience members.

“I’ve been doing USO tours

Former American Idol contestant Ace Young performs for service members, DOD civilians and their families during the USO Spring Troop Visit on Naval Support Activity (NSA) Naples' Support Site base. The USO is a private, nonprofit organization whose mission is to support the troops by providing morale, welfare and recreation-type services to the men and women in uniform. Photo by MC1 David Krigbaum

Fleet Master Chief Petty Officer JoAnn Ortloff, left, greets Vice Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Adm. James Winnefeld Jr. during the USO Spring Troop Visit on Naval Support Activity (NSA) Naples' Support Site base.

Photo by MC1 David Krigbaum

for a few years now and I come from a military family so I just love showing my appreciation for our military,” said “Wee Man.” “It’s just something for me to give back and say thanks. I want service mem-

bers to know that when they’re out here wherever in the world that we’re back home thinking about them and appreciating what they do.”

“This is my first USO event I have been able to attend and I definitely enjoyed it,” said Intelligence Specialist 3rd Class Joshua Vail. “I’m thankful the

USO has events like these because it really feels like a part of home has made it overseas and it’s a huge boost to moral.”

The USO is a private, nonprofit organization whose mission is to support the troops by providing morale, welfare and recreation-type services to the men and women in uniform.

Jason "Wee Man" Acuna, motion picture and television personality, gives his remarks during the USO Spring Troop Visit at the Naval Support Activity (NSA) Naples' Support Site base. Photo by MC3 Luis R. Chavez Jr.

Miss America Kira Kazantsev takes a "selfie" with crowd members during the USO Spring Troop Visit on Naval Support Activity (NSA) Naples' Support Site base. Photo by MC1 David Krigbaum

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PANOrAMA March 6, 2015

EQUINOZIO

COLOR ME: EQUINOZIO

Practice your vocabulary. Find the Italian words.

T G I B A A A D H M Q T J Q V

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AUTUNNO / Fall EQUINOZIO / Equinox MARZO / March ORBITA / Orbit PRIMAVERA / Spring

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ROTAZIONE / Rotation SETTEMBRE / September SOLE / Sun SPAZIO / Space TERRA / Earth

ZOO SOLUTION Answer to last week’s puzzle

(Over, Down, Direction)

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DAILY TOURS

What Does Equinox Mean? southern to the northern hemisphere. The North Pole begins to lean toward the sun.

Equinox is a term which simply means night Vernal (spring) equinox typically occurs around and day have the same number of hours.

March 20.

How this works, from a planetary point of view, The Autumnal Equinox is interesting and has everything to do with our The autumnal equinox is the first day of the auorbit around the sun, and the way the earth tilts. tumn season, which means that day and night As the Earth orbits around the Sun, the apparhave approximately the same length (approxient north to south position of the Sun changes, mately 12 hours for day and 12 for night), and ocdepending on what part of the elliptical path our curs when the sun passes the equator moving earth is as we move around the sun. And the seafrom the northern to the southern hemisphere. sons have corresponding changes over the course The North Pole begins to tilt away from the sun. of the year due to the changing orientation of the Autumnal equinox typically occurs around SepEarth’s tilted rotation axes. tember 22.

Equinoxes occur when the axis of rotation of the Equinoxes do not always occur on the same day earth – that imaginary, but important line each year, and generally will occur about that runs from the North to six hours later each year, South poles – is exactly with a jump of a day parallel to the direc(backward) during tion of motion of the leap years. earth around the Equinoxes don’t sun. This happens always occur on on just two days of the same day each the year: and we year because the call those the earth takes apspring and autumn proximately 365 The angle between the earth’s axis and the earth-sun line changes equinoxes. When and a quarter days throughout the year. Twice a year, at the spring and fall equinox that happens, the to go around the (around March 21 and September 22) the two directions are perlength of the day pendicular, in relation to the sun, thus, the equal hours of day and Sun, yet our calenand night are both dar year is 365 night. Illustration by Gary Nichols 12 hours each. days. Every four The name is derived from the Latin aequus years, we have a leap year where another day is (equal) and nox (night), because at the equinox added to our calendar to make up for the four the night and day are nearly equally long. missing quarters. It is important to do this so The Vernal (Spring) Equinox that there is not a gradual drift of date through The vernal equinox is the first day of spring the seasons. season, which means that day and night have apFor the same reason the precise time of the proximately the same length (approximately 12 equinoxes are not the same each year. In 2015, hours for day and 12 for night), and occurs when the spring equinox will occur on March 20, and the sun passes the equator moving from the the fall equinox will occur on Sept. 23.

By Gary Nichols

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

Mar 6 Naples After Hours . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . €18 Mar 7 Amalfi Coast and Sorrento . . . . . . . . . . . . . €38 Mar 8 Women’s Day at the Neapolitan Taverna . €43 Mar 13 Dinner with Ukrainian flavors. . . . . . . . . . €47 Mar 14 Sant Agata dei Goti. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . €12 Mar 15 The Angel Caves of Pertosa . . . . . . . . . . . . €45

EXTENDED TOURS

Mar 14-15 Spring Weekend in Alberobello . . . . . . €180 Mar 28-29 Dolce Vita Roman Weekend . . . . . . . . . €187 Apr 4-5 Easter in Florence and Pisa . . . . . . . . . €192 May 22-25 Memorial Day in Athens . . . . . . . . . . . €195 Jul 26-Aug 2 Greek Islands of Zakynthos . . . . . . €779

PANOrAMA March 6, 2015

MORE BASE NOTES March 11: Free Presentation Skills Workshop

March 16, 23, 30, and April 13: NOR Archery 4-Day Course

The Naples Toastmasters International Club is holding a Free “How to Become a Better Speaker” workshop on Wednesday, March 11 from 6:30 to 7:45 p.m. in the Support Site Community Center.

The free presentation is open to everyone. Attendees will be able to learn how to become a more confident and skilled speaker, to create successful attention-grabbing openings, to conclude with flair, to better organize and optimize practice time, to use body language, and to learn the secret to speaking without being nervous. Normal club meetings are held on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of the month in the Support Site Community Center from 6:30 to 7:45 p.m. For additional information, please email naplestoastmasters@yahoo.com.

Shoot the bull's-eye with a four-day archery course at the Support Site Youth Center gym from 7 to 8 p.m. on the scheduled Monday evenings. The program is open to 10 years and above (under 17 must be accompanied by a parent/guardian). Cost is $30 per person for the entire workshop and includes equipment. A FITARCO qualified instructor will be present. For more information, call DSN 629-4947 or 081-811-4947.

March 13: Family Math Night at Naples Elementary School The NES is hosting Family Math Night on Friday, March 13 from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. There will be interactive games and other events taking place. Volunteers are still needed to run the game tables in the multipurpose room and the gym. For more information, call Contact Yvonne Salinas at DSN 629-4038 or 081-811-4038.

March 14, 28: Trekking Day Trips with NOR Center Join a group of enthusiastic hikers for the NOR’s most popular trek on the Path of the Gods March 14 and the Valley of the Mills March 28. No previous mountaineering experience is required. Must be 15 years or older to participate (ages 15-17 must be accompanied by adult/legal guardian). $30 per person includes guide and transportation from the Support Site. Wear sturdy hiking boots and bring snacks, lunch, water and euros for incidentals. Sign up by 5 days prior to trip at the NOR Center. For more information, call DSN 629-4947 or 081-8114947.

March 15: Spring Bingo at Naples High School USO Naples is hosting their free Spring Bingo at the Naples High School cafeteria on Sunday, March 15 from 3:30 to 6:30 p.m. The doors will open at 3 p.m. There will be door prizes and take home prizes such as gift baskets, home appliances, electronics and more. Call DSN 626-5713 or 081568-5713 for more information.

JFC JMTT Mission to Serbia

March 16-17: Transitioning GPS Accessing Higher Education Workshop The Fleet and Family Support Center is holding the next session of the Transition GPS Accessing Higher Education two-day workshop. If you are interested in going back to school (undergraduate or graduate school) after the military, this track can help you define your career goals, identify required credentials, research education institutions to reach those goals and assist you in utilizing your VA education benefits. You do not need to be in the process of transition to attend. The class will be held at the Support Site FFSC from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Spouses are encouraged to attend. Please contact the FFSC at DSN 629-6372 or your Command Career Counselor for more information or to register.

March 17: Shamrock 'n Roll 5K Run and Strikers’ After Party MWR is hosting the Shamrock 'n Roll 5K Run on Tuesday, March 17. Registration is $5 on the day of the event at the Strikers Bowling Center and includes a T-shirt. The run begins at 5:30 p.m. and will be followed by the Strikers’ After Party. There will be an Irish Buffet for $10, live DJ music, Irish drink specials and more. For more information, call the Fitness Forum at DSN 629-6604 or 081-8116604.

March 21: Rafting with NOR Center Get your feet wet on this Class I + / II+ whitewater river rafting trip on Saturday, March 21. The trip is suitable for ages 12 and older. Transportation, guide, and all equipment are included in the price of $49 per person. Participants should be reasonably fit and able to swim. Sign up deadline is March 16. For more information, call the Support Site NOR Center at DSN 629-4947 or 081-811-4947.

T-Pain Puts on Show for Military Community in Naples Story and photo by MC3 Mat Murch

T-Pain performed a concert for active-duty military and their families at Naval Support Activity Naples March 1 as part of his tour with Navy Entertainment.

More than 300 people crowded into the Bella Napoli center for a chance to see T-Pain perform on the stage. DJ Goose kicked off the entertainment with a performance before TPain entered the room to start his concert.

For more than an hour TPain sang, danced and rapped on the stage underneath the flashing purple and blue lights, all just an arm’s length from his screaming fans.

“Being so close to someone with a huge amount of talent was incredible,” said Intelligence Specialist 3rd Class Katie Mackenzie, assigned to U.S. 6th Fleet.

Having the show on Capodichino instead of the Support Site made it easier for the Sailors living on base to attend.

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T-Pain performs at Capodichino on March 1

“It was so nice to have a concert on Capo for the first time,” said Mackenzie.

“Normally we always have to go to Support Site to see a concert, so finally being able to see a really great concert that was easily accessible.”

T-Pain’s performance on Capodichino was part of the Morale, Welfare and Recreation’s (MWR) plan to bring a different genre of music to the Naples area than is regularly provided said MWR’s

Fun Boss Staci Dietrich.

“We actually happened to get really lucky,” said Dietrich. “T-Pain was already on tour and wanted some extra dates to fill up his schedule even more, and we were incredibly happy to oblige.”

MWR provides entertainment and events for activeduty military and their families in the United States and overseas to help maintain morale in the military.

By MWO Giorgio Frausin, JFC Naples JMTT Coordinatora

The Allied Joint Force Command Naples Joint Mobile Training Team (JFC JMTT) conducted training at the Serbian Armed Forces NCO Training Centre in Pancevo, Serbia, Feb. 9 to 13.

MWO Giorgio Frausin (CAN-F) the J9 Military Partnership Branch JMTT Coordinator, led the team consisting of MSgt Emilene Mann (USAF), OR-8 Patrick Krainer (DEU), OR-9 Nathalie Gonzales (FRA) and Sgt Derrik Arthur (US Army) on this mission to deliver NATO NCO leadership training to Serbian Armed Forces personnel.

This training is based on the two week NATO certified “Intermediate Leadership in a Multi-National Environment” course that is taught at the NATO School Oberammergau and the Swiss Leadership Academy in Lucerne. Although the training is structured towards developing partner nations NCO’s at the OR-6 and 7 levels, the 28 participants on this serial were mostly Command Sergeants-Major and First-Sergeants from both the Serbian Army and Air Force.

As the leadership and experience level of the participants was considerable, the team departed from the usual level of training and instead lead in-depth discussions based on scenarios and personal experiences working with multinational forces.

Especially interesting were the discussions based on ethics and effective communications. These discussions highlighted the importance of understanding that there are always other options, no one right way of doing things and accepting cultural diversity are key to effective interoperability.

The Serbian Armed Forces are truly investing in the development of their NCO corps and have adopted many of the leadership doctrines used by various NATO nations. It was a pleasure to get to know and share experiences with this group of true professional soldiers and the JFC JMTT is looking forward to conducting training with the Serbian NCO’s in the future.

The JFC JMTT is always looking for motivated multinational NCO’s to join the team. For more information, please contact MWO Giorgio Frausin at 081-721-2451.

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PANOrAMA March 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 March 12 Program Analyst, GS-0343-12 KPP 13 or GS-0343-13, ANN# EUR15-046530-EG, Full Time Permanent Program Analyst, GS-0343-12, ANN#EUR15-046554-EG, Full Time Permanent Program Analyst (Business Operations), GS-0343-13, ANN# EUR15-045305-AG, Full Time Permanent HR Specialist (Recruitment & Placement), GS-0201-11, ANN# EUR15-027174-KB, Full Time Permanent Social Services Program Analyst, GS-0101-13, ANN#EUR15038938-KB, Full Time Permanent CLOSING March 19 Financial Manager, GS-050515, ANN#EUR15-046561-EG, Full Time Permanent Financial Management Analyst, GS-0501-12, ANN#EUR15046766-EG, Full Time Permanent Operations Specialist, GS0301-09, ANN#EUR15-051234AG, Full Time Permanent CANCELLED CBA Coordinator, GS-0301-07 KPP 09 or GS-0301-09, ANN# EUR15-959718-EG-R1, Full Time Permanent

LOCAL NATIONAL (LN) POSITIONS If you have any questions, contact the front desk at 626-5409 or 081-5685409. 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 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 interested 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 Mar. 9.

CLOSING Mar. 12 Financial Management Analyst, Ua-0501-04 KPP Ua-03, ANN#44308-041741-AV, Full Time Permanent Legal Assistant, Ua-0303-05, ANN#31940-053348-AG, Full Time Permanent CLOSING March 19 Financial Management Analyst, UA-0501-02, ANN#3049B050100-KB, Full Time Permanent

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 081-5684164/2505/ 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 5 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

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 PreTeen 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-018901ANN # 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 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 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

NAF LOCAL NATIONAL POSITIONS Recreation Specialist, Ua0188-02, ANN # 15-089, permanent full time, Child & Youth Program Division, Naples, Italy AREA OF CONSIDERATION: Current CYP NAF/APF permanent employees only. Closing date: 03/06/2015 CYP First Cook, Uc-7404-06, ANN # 15-041, permanent full time, Child Development Center, CDC Capodichino, Naples, Italy.

AREA OF CONSIDERATION: Current CDC Capodichino employees only. Closing date: 03/06/2015

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 Ann#150000H3 LP/Safety Investigator (Detective)/52/NF2/ RPT – Open Until Filled/Closes 3/28/15 – Pay: $10-$12.

Job Summary: 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.

DISTRIBUTION CENTER, GRICIGNANO Ann# 15000023 Warehouse Worker/72/NA-05/Flex – Open Until Filled/Closes 3/28/15 – Pay Rate: $13.01. 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: $9-$10. 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: $9- $10. 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: $9- $10. 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.

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 After-School 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.

U.S. Consulate Looking for Chauffer The U.S. Consulate General in Naples is seeking eligible and qualified applicants for a position as Chauffeur, available immediately.

Qualifications required and all information on the position are available at http://redirect.state.sbu/? url=https://webservices.usembassy.it/erecruitment/ U.S. Consulate Looking for Maintenance Technician The U.S. Consulate General in Naples is seeking eligible and qualified applicants for a position as Maintenance Technician, available immediately on a full-time schedule. The incumbent of this position will be responsible for electrical services as well as general technical and maintenance support for the Consulate facilities. Qualifications required and all information on the position are available at http://redirect.state.sbu/?url=https: //webservices.usembassy.it/erecruitment/