Panorama Feb. 7, 2014

59th year, No. 5

Serving the Nato, Naples and Gaeta military community in italy

Security Dominates MWR Super Bowl

Friday, February 7, 2014

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A player from the Army flag football team leaps in the air to catch a pass during the MWR Flag Football Super Bowl Invitational, Feb. 1. A total of five teams competed in the tournament hosted at the Support Site of Naval Support Activity Naples. (Photo by MC3 Luis R. Chavez Jr.)

By MC2 Josh Bennett, Navy Public Affairs Support Element-East Detachment Europe

Naval Support Activity Naples hosted the Morale, Welfare and Recreation (MWR) Flag Football Super Bowl Invitational Tournament at the Support Site, Feb. 2.

Team Security defeated Team Naval

Computer and Telecommunications Station (NCTS) in the championship by the final score of 25-0. The other participating teams in this year’s event were Team Army, Team Hospital and Team Sigonella, a team consisting of service members from Naval Air Station Sigonella, Italy.

“We wanted to hold this event to help build morale and a give a chance for the

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service members stationed here to have an opportunity to compete and have fun on this Super Bowl weekend,” said Caitlyn Knapp, tournament organizer for MWR Intramural Sports. “Despite the poor weather, everybody seemed to be having a good time and we received a lot of positive feedback.”

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VITA Center Opens at Capodichino

By MCSN Weston Jones Navy Public Affairs Support ElementEast Detachment Europe

The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) center opened Wednesday at Capodichino and will remain open through June 15 at Naval Support Activity (NSA) Naples in Bachelor Enlisted Quarters Building III, room G-39.

This year, the VITA center is using a self-help approach with volunteers to provide assistance with any problems that might arise while filing your income tax.

"We are excited about the new shift to an entirely self-help center,” said Lt. Sahar Jooshani, assigned to Legal Assistance for U.S. Region Legal Service Office Europe, Africa and Southwest Asia.

“Sailors will have the opportunity to take control of their tax preparation with certified and highly skilled volunteers standing by to offer assistance.”

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Operations Specialist 1st class Amanda Doige, a certified Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) center worker, assists Petty Officer 1st Class David Greninger with his taxes, Feb. 5.

The VITA centers allows clients to prepare their own tax return using a computerbased program with a volunteer standing by to assist.

(Photo by MCSN Weston Jones)

Students from School Age Care Tour Capo Page 13

Weekly Crime Report Review what happened between Jan. 29 and Feb. 4.

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Base Notes

All Packages Held by Italian Customs Released

By Capt. Scott Gray NSA Commanding Officer

With the recent scaling back of grounds keeping, I ask for everyone’s assistance in maintaining our base cleanliness. If we act as good neighbors and ensure trash and dog waste goes in the trash, the Support Site will be more enjoyable for everyone, especially our children. As a reminder, pets are not allowed in school areas, the Village Forum or the NEX and Commissary shopping center. Not long ago, pets were not authorized on the Support Site at all. Please follow the pet policy and clean up after your four-legged friends so that everyone can enjoy the support site grounds and not be concerned about where we’re stepping.

The Naples Tigersharks swim team recently won the European Forces Swim League’s Southern Division championships for the 8th consecutive year. Many swimmers throughout all age groups have been improving their times each year, as well as during the season. A few qualified for the upcoming European Championships by setting personal best times during their last swim meet. The coaches spend a lot of time and effort with our kids and it doesn’t go unnoticed. Kudos to the kids, the coaches and the whole Tigershark organization.

The girls’ basketball team just held a basketball camp for our elementary and middle school students. Besides passing on their skills on the court, they helped share a little passion with nearly 30 kids during the two-day camp and raised money for their upcoming trip to European championships in the Netherlands.

Tax season has begun. To be sure you are prepared, collect your paperwork if you haven’t already started. The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) center opened this week at Capo. Located in room G39 of the Bachelor Enlisted Quarters, the VITA center is a great resource available to the community. The center’s trained volunteers provide free tax assistance to eligible personnel. The center has provided services for more than a decade and last year assisted more than 150 sailors on both their federal and state tax returns, saving $70,000 in tax preparation fees while logging nearly 2,000 volunteer hours. Don’t wait to the last minute to do your taxes: get them done early.

There is so much offered to everyone on any given day, week or weekend this time of year. I encourage everyone to take full advantage of these opportunities. We do everything we can to publicize the ski trips, tours, free Bingo nights, competitions, workshops and classes in the Panorama, PAO Notes, Facebook and elsewhere. Get out, have fun, and be safe!

All mail packages held by Italian Customs in Rome have been released to military postal officials and were delivered. Discussions with Italian Customs authorities, U.S. Embassy personnel and military representatives are continuing in order to come to a mutual agreement related to customs duties and value added taxes.

Updated information will be passed as it becomes available.

Potential Delays at Capodichino Main Gate Due to ongoing discussions between contract personnel and their union related to a labor dispute, the potential exists for strikes at the main gate of Capodichino this week. Anticipate possible delays during the morning commute and plan accordingly. In the event of a strike or peaceful protest, do not intervene with striking or demonstrating personnel. Security will communicate with local law enforcement to assist with traffic flow into the gate if required. More information will be communicated via PAO Notes and the NSA Naples Facebook page as it becomes available.

Vote in 2014 Visit FVAP.gov and fill out your Federal Post Card Application (FPCA) to register and receive your absentee ballots. You can submit your FPCA via email, fax, or regular mail. For further assistance, please visit the NSA Naples Voting Office at Capodichino, located on the second floor of the Admin I building in room 254.

Personnel can also call DSN 626-3888, 081-568-3888 or email vote.naples@navy.mil or votingnsanaples@eu.navy.mil.

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Feb. 7: Voting Assistance Officer Training The Federal Voting Assistance Program is offering an in-person workshop for area Voting Assistance Officers (VAOs). It will be held from 12:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 7 in room 030 on the ground floor of the Admin I building (behind the quarterdeck). In addition to the required online training, all VAO's are highly encouraged to attend this workshop. Please contact Lt. King Navarro, NSA Naples VAO, at DSN 626-6893 for more information.

Feb. 7: Adult and Pediatric CPR/AED/First Aid Course The American Red Cross has scheduled an Adult and Pediatric CPR/AED/First Aid course on Friday, Feb. 7 from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at the Capo Red Cross office, Admin II Room 28.1. Registration can be completed until Feb. 3. Slots are limited. For more information, contact Brandon Crocker at Brandon.crocker@redcross.org.

Feb. 8: Naples Got Talent USO will host the 7th edition of Naples Got Talent at the Naples High School cafeteria on Saturday, Feb. 8.

There will be 10 local contestants performing live for a chance to win two roundtrip tickets to the U.S., courtesy of United Airlines. A panel of judges will eliminate the first five contestants, while the audience will have the final vote and declare the top 3. The event is free, but there will be food vendors on site. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. USO suggests to come early due to the high demand and limited space.

Feb. 8: Family Ski Day with NOR Center

Personal Post Office Box Numbers Effective April 15, service members will be assigned individual box numbers, continuing to incorporate the nine digit zip code, Zip+4. The new system will expedite address changes, reduce cost to the military postal system, and improve service to military personnel. The change will not effect how mail is currently received; if personnel use a personal box or a mail orderly, they will continue with that method. Individuals will be informed of their new address by mail orderlies before Feb. 1. Please note that some service members will be required to change their shipping addresses for subscriptions and regular mail. All questions may be directed to mail orderlies or the post office.

Now-June 15: Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Center Open The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) center is open at Capodichino until June 15. The center is located in room G-39 of the Bachelor Enlisted Quarters III building and open Monday through Saturday from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. by appointment only. The self-help clinic allows clients to prepare their own tax return using a computer-based program with a volunteer standing by to assist. Free tax preparation services are available to eligible community members. To make an appointment or check on eligibility for free tax preparations, please call DSN 626-4576 or 081-568-4576.

Ski and snowboard with special pricing on transportation. Purchase an adult bus ticket for $15 and get a child’s bus ticket free ($10 value). Equipment rentals are available at Support Site NOR Center or at the mountain, and are not included. For more information, call DSN 629-4947 or 081-811-4947.

Feb. 14: Valentine’s Night-In at the Teen Center Activities, pizza and movies on the big screen will be held Feb. 14 from 7 – 9 p.m. “Tips to Prevent Dating Violence” will also be presented. The event is free to all participants. For more information, call DSN 629-4395 or 081-811-4395

Feb. 15: Sweetheart Run with Pets Register on-site at 9 a.m. in front of the Support Site gym. There will be a 1-mile free Fun Run at 10 a.m., followed by a 5K for adults ($5). T-shirts available for purchase for $5. All animals must be on leash at all times. For more information, call DSN 629-6528/ 6529 or 081-811-6528/ 6529.

Feb. 15: Parents’ Night Out at CDC (Deadline Feb. 7)

Children ages 6 weeks to 6th grade are welcome; the cost is $4 per hour, per child. Babysitting is available from 5 p.m. to 1 a.m. and you may pick your hours. A minimum of 15 children are required for the babysitting to be offered. Register at either Support Site or Capo CDC

by Feb. 7. For more information, NSA Naples CO . . . . . . .townhallnsanaples@eu.navy.mil call DSN 629-4390 or 081-811-4390.

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Feb. 15: Paintball at Carney Park Open play from 10 a.m. to noon, $10 per person, ages 15 and up. Family and group play is from 2 to 4 p.m., $50 for up to 6 people, ages 10 and up. All prices include equipment and field fees for the session.

Paintballs are available for purchase. For more information, call Carney Park’s NOR Center at 081526-1579.

Feb. 18: Coffee Talk with Connect the Tots Connect the Tots is holding a coffee talk for families with young children on Tuesday, Feb. 18 at the Support Site Food Court. The event starts at 10 a.m. and is open to all U.S. and NATO ID cardholders. Grab a cup and enjoy some adult conversation while the little ones play. For more information, visit www.meetup.com/ Connect-the-Tots-Club.

Feb. 22: NOSC Presents Love Letters Play The Naples Overseas Support Club will present a production of A.R.Gurney’s play, Love Letters, on

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Saturday, Feb. 22 at 6 p.m. in the Naples High School cafeteria. The performance will also include a silent auction. If bought by Feb. 17, tickets are $20 per person, $30 per couple. Tickets increase to $25 per person, $35 per couple after Feb. 17. Price includes a light meal and beverage with proceeds benefitting the NOSC scholarship program. Tickets may be purchased online at www.noscitaly.com or in person Feb. 12 from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at the NOSC Thrift Store. For more information, please contact Rachel Cornette at nosc1stvp@gmail.com.

March 1: Navy Supply Corps Birthday Ball The 2014 Naples Area Supply Corps Birthday Ball will be held in Caserta, Italy on March 1, celebrating the 219th Birthday of the United States Navy Supply Corps.

Attire for Marines will be evening dress “B” or blue dress “A”. Attire for Army attendees will be Army blue with bow tie. Navy guests are asked to wear dinner dress blue jackets or dinner dress blues. Dress for Air Force will be mess dress and civilians are asked to wear black tie or formal dress attire. Cocktail hour begins at 6 p.m. For tickets, contact Lt. Cmdr. Jonathan Thurston at 081568-8009 or visit the Naples Areas Supply Corps Facebook page for more information.

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Compiled by Teresa Merola

Ham Radio Show Coming to Naples The Ham Radio Show, an event dedicated to the radio operators, electronics and information technology, will be held at the Mostra d'Oltremare in Naples, Feb. 22-23. The event is organized by the Radio Operators Association from Pompei who will hold some tests in English for people who need a license from the U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC). Entrance costs 5 euro and the event runs from 9:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. both days. If interested in taking the test in English for the radio operator license valid in the U.S. and Italy, contact ik8vrq@gmail.com or visit www.arrl.org/exam_sessions/napoli-fg-80125.

A Wave of Storms Pound Rome and Cause Millions in Damage A wave of storms and torrential rain hit Rome from Friday to Monday, causing hundreds of millions of euros in damages.

Rising water forced some locals to take to their rooftops and one major road was closed due to a mudslide. Part of Rome’s ancient Aurelian walls collapsed and large potholes have been left in many streets. The collapsed walls were built by Emperors Aurelian and Probus between 271 A.D. and 275 A.D. to protect the city from the Vandals and Jugurthi who had invaded Northern Italy, inflicting a severe defeat on the Romans at Placentia (modern Piacenza) in 270 A.D. Torrential rain also caused the collapse of

a 30-meter portion of medieval wall surrounding the town of Volterra, in the province of Pisa.

Authorities ordered the evacuation of 11 residential properties in that area as a result of the collapse.

European Commission Approves Naples Restoration The European Commission approved an investment of 100 million euro to restore the historical center of Naples. The UNESCO World Heritage Site will find new life thanks to the restoration and renovation for cultural and social purposes of parts of Naples’ monumental heritage, which is currently abandoned or underutilized. The list of the monuments included in this project called the “Big Project” and launched by the Campania Region, was published by the municipality of Naples.

The project is expected to be operational by the end of 2015.

Italian Senate Passes Emergency Environmental Law The Italian Senate passed an emergency environmental law Wednesday. The decree passed in the Lower House, Jan. 31. It was introduced by the government in December to deal with the environmental crimes of the so-called Ecomafia in an area dubbed the “terra dei fuochi” or land of fires in Campania region. The law states that it is a crime to burn garbage without authorization and it introduces tougher controls on agricultural land, providing harsh penalties

for those found guilty of burning waste. The law allocates an additional 600 million euros to the 300 million euros previously granted to Campania region to clear land used for illegal garbage dumps. According to environmental group Legambiente, 14 percent of environmental crimes in Italy take place in Campania, where 6,000 illegal waste fires and 2,000 toxic dumps were reported between January and August of 2013.

Queen Elizabeth II to Visit Pope and Italian President Queen Elizabeth II will visit Rome for a private breakfast with the Italian President Giorgio Napolitano and an audience at the Vatican with Pope Francis, April 3. This will be the first meeting between the British sovereign and head of the Anglican Church with the new pope.

Youngest of Top 100 Fugitives Arrested in Italy The youngest of the 100 most wanted fugitives in Italy was arrested Tuesday. The 23-yearold man was apprehended in a villa on Naples’ northern Qualiano suburb. He had been on the run since 2011, when he had been sentenced to 16 years in jail for mafia association and drug trafficking. He is the alleged head of an influential clan as well as the relative of another important boss of Camorra, the Naples-based mafia that has spread towards other Italian cities in recent years.

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FOR FLEET AND FAMILY SUPPORT CENTER (FFSC) EVENTS, SEE PAGE 5.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED AMERICANS WORKING AROUND THE GLOBE (AWAG) ITALY SOUTH is seeking an individual to assume duties in June 2014 as the Italy South Area Representative. Duties include marketing AWAG in Naples, Gaeta and Sigonella; planning a Leadership and Training Seminar during September - December in Naples and Sigonella; working with private organizations to participate in AWAG and attending board meetings in Germany.

AWAG is a professional volunteer nonprofit, private organization whose mission is to train, strengthen, and connect volunteers, organizations and communities. Please contact Elizabeth Biddle through email at italysouth@awagonline.org for more information.

NAPLES OVERSEAS SUPPORT CLUB (NOSC) is seeking committed volunteers to serve on the 2014-15 Board. NOSC's mission is to participate in and contribute to charitable and fundraising activities/projects to benefit the U.S. military and civilian community assigned to the Naples area and provide social programs for its members. We manage the NOSC Thrift Store, which allows us to assist private organizations, support community special events and provide scholarships. NOSC is a certifying organization of the President's Volunteer Service Award Program, which provides national recognition for its volunteers. In addition, each year NOSC comes together with Americans Working Around the Globe (AWAG) to provide a local training conference and an opportunity to attend the AWAG Annual Leadership and Training Seminar in Garmisch, Germany. Applications are due by Feb. 15. For an application, information on positions available, or questions for additional information, please send a message to noscpresident4@gmail.com NAPLES MIDDLE/HIGH SCHOOL TRACK AND FIELD program is looking for volunteer coaches for the varsity, junior varsity and middle school staff this year. The season is from March to May with practices held Monday through Friday from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. There is a preference for experience at the collegiate or high school competitive levels. If interested, contact coach Mark Tyler at DSN: 629-4497.

ARGOSY UNIVERSITY is looking for participants to take part in an exploratory study on Military Vs. Civilian Leadership. Volunteers would take part in a one-hour interview detailing previous military leadership role(s) and your current civilian leadership role. If interested, please contact Lovell Jones at 340-959-1173 or lovell_jones318@yahoo.com.

NAPLES AMERICAN RED CROSS (ARC) needs volunteers. If you are interested in volunteering or in taking a CPR/First Aid class, call 081-568-4788 or 626-4788 for more information. You can also "like" our Facebook page American Red Cross Naples - to keep up with current opportunities.

FLEET AND FAMILY SUPPORT CENTER is looking for volunteers to assist in the event of an emergency. Volunteers could be called upon if families are relocated to Support Site due to a natural disaster or similar emergency that exceeds what the FFSC staff can support. Volunteers may greet families, inquire about needs, organize supplies, complete paperwork, etc. Being on the list does not obligate anyone to a future event. If you are interested in volunteering for this, please call 081-811-6372 or email FFSCNSANaplesItaly@eu.navy.mil.

CLUB BEYOND is searching for volunteers to serve as Adult Leaders. Leaders assist in planning, setup and conducting small group meetings with students in grades 7 through 12. Leadership training lasts a month. If interested, please contact Arturo Paulino at apaulino@clubbeyond.org for an appointment.

THE AMERICAN SOCCER CLUB (ASC) OF NAPOLI is looking for qualified coaches. Those interested in coaching should e-mail doc@ascnapoli.com.

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

ANIMALS WITHOUT LIMITS (AWL) is searching for volunteers who want to help at our Animal Hospice in Lago Patria. We also need volunteers for different projects on the Support Site base. For more information, please contact us at awlrescueteam@gmail.com or director@animalswithoutlimits.com.

ONGOING/ON THE HORIZON NAVY LEAGUE NAPLES has three missions: to enhance the morale of active duty personnel and their families; to inform Congress and the American public on the importance of strong sea services; and to support youth through programs such as the Junior ROTC that expose young people to the values of our sea services. Personnel interested in joining or participating with the Navy League should contact Betty Reese at 081-526-8051 or Sue Carbone at 340-096-4399. For more information, visit www.navyleague.org.

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.

PROTESTANT WOMEN OF THE CHAPEL (PWOC) meet every Tuesday from 9 a.m. until 11:30 a.m. in the Fellowship Hall for worship and bible Study.

Stay up-to-date with current events at our Facebook page PWOC Naples or contact us at pwocparticipation@gmail.com to be on our email distribution.

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A couple in sanguine-colored Carnival costumes pose romantically along the Venice Grand Canal. The famous lagoon destination will stage the story of Romeo and Juliet to commemorate Valentine’s Day before the city kicks off its Carnival festivities Feb. 15 - March 4. (Photo by J. Freed)

Valentine’s Day to Spark Carnival Celebrations

By Lou Freed

Radiant hearts now adorn malls and shops around town, bringing visions of romance and warmth to February’s arctic chill. This year, Naples will fill the air with love and color through art and modern technology on the special day.

Up north, Venice will stage the story of Romeo and Juliet to commemorate the occasion before the lagoon city kicks off its Carnevale festivities Feb. 15 – March 4. Other renowned Italian Carnival destinations are also set to provide exuberant weekend programs leading up to Fat Tuesday. Bundle up and join the residents as they sweep their loved ones off their feet, then sidestep winter with Carnival color and revelry.

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year’s initiative. The idea aims to invite tourists, residents and young people to visit the city’s significant museums Feb. 14, which will highlight love-themed works of art from their collections.

The National Archeological Museum will hold a guided “Ancient Love” tour to focus on selected works including Farnese collection treasures along with a number of paintings from Pompeii. Ancient stories of love will also be recalled through the readings of ancient poems by, among others, Virgil and Ovid.

Reservations are recommended and can be made at 848800-288.

Capodimonte Museum will focus on the mythical and historical aspects of love, as shown in a number of priceless works from their trove.

Topping the list for the day’s leitmotif include “Danae” by

Italy and Beyond Lou Freed is a regular contributing culture and travel columnist for Panorama.

She has traveled and cruised extenLou Freed sively in the Mediterranean and Northern Europe.

Her monthly column offers cultural and travel insights locally and further afield.

Titian, “Venus and Cupid” by Van der Broecke, “Loves of the Gods” and “Rinaldo and Armida” by Ludovico Carracci.

On Valentine’s Day, a bright red heart created by the School of New Technologies at the Academy of Fine Arts in Naples will be installed in a panoramic position to be visible around town. Music, the-

Lovers’ Night in Naples “Falling in love and falling in love with Naples” is what City Culture and Tourism officials hope to achieve through this

An allegorical float makes its way through the streets of Acireale in Catania province of Sicily at a previous celebration. Not far from Sigonella, the city is one of the well-known Italian Carnival destinations. Some Campanian towns are also scheduled to provide entertainment through costume and float parades enhanced by music and revelry during the weekends leading up to Fat Tuesday, March 4.

(Photo by J. Freed)

Panorama February 7, 2014 ater, films and talks are likewise scheduled the same day at selected cultural venues. To view the program, click on tutti gli eventi then link to Notte degli innamorati di Napoli at www.comune. napoli.it/.

bash. What’s more, Acireale in Sicily’s Catania province (near Sigonella) will explode with fun, gaudy floats. Learn more at www.carnevalediputignano.it/, www.carnevalemanfredonia.com/ and www. carnevaleacireale.com/.

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Campania Region

Proverbial for clamorous entertainment and chromatic intensity, this pre-Easter tradition needs no introduction.

Bring at least one camera to capture the grand float and costume parades loaded with merrymakers and music.

Experience Carnival fetes in towns easily accessible from the Support Site in Gricignano di Aversa. 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 at Carnival) is part of the tradition.

Italy Ivrea in Piemonte region will celebrate with a unique “Battle of Oranges” to symbolically reenact a medieval revolt against oppressors.

Details can be found at www.storicocarnevaleivrea.it/.

Meanwhile, Venice will boast elegant and outrageous costumes plus masks for the event, besides programming exclusive and extravagant masquerade balls. Take a look at www.carnevale.venezia.it/.

Heading towards Viareggio in Tuscany region, the city will spell fun with mammoth-sized floats and puppets satirizing celebrities and politicians, or promoting a worthy cause or protesting a situation. See more at http://viareggio. ilcarnevale.com/.

Towards the southern part of the Italian “boot,” both Putignano and Manfredonia in Puglia region invite to their

• Capua (Caserta Province) Allegorical floats traditionally attract visitors to this town’s festivities. This year’s program will soon be posted.

Details are available through the town’s Pro Loco president, Maurizio Orsi at 348-3656731.

• Palma di Campania (Naples Province) Vital to the singing competition at Carnival time in this town are robust team spirit and creativity among the quadriglie, or large choral groups. On the Sunday prior to Fat Tuesday, squads will brandish their singing talent, then parade through the streets as a precursor for the competition. On Fat Tuesday itself, the town will swell with locals and visitors to seize melodious

moments ranging from classical to traditional Neapolitan and pop ditties. songs Competition will run past midnight. View the program at www.carnevalepalmese.eu.

• Saviano (Naples Province) Allegorical floats, numerous costumed participants and typical local treats will dominate the town mid-February through March 4. Read more at www.carnevaledisaviano.it/.

• Other Provinces In Avellino province, consider Montemarano (www.carnevale dimontemarano.it/home.html).

In the province of Benevento, check out Limatola (www.eptbenevento.it/) and Sarno (www.carnevalesarnese.it/ ).

Gastronomy True to Martedi Grasso spirit, rich foods prevail around Carnival. In Naples, lasagna will brim and overflow with a variety of meats and cheeses, spurring diets to be sacrificed for the day.

Another staple for the occasion is the serrated-edge chiacchiere (chatter), a crisp sweet pastry dressed with powdered sugar to scrumptiously match with sanguinaccio, a cocoabased pudding. While in other parts of Italy the treat is called frappe, sfrappole or cenci, American bakers refer to the pastry as “angel wings.” In some countries, husbands have historically given these wings to their wives on Friday the 13th to avoid bad luck.

Buon divertimento!

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Fleet and Family Support Center Events this Week From the Fleet and Family Support Center

For more information about local Fleet and Family Support Center (FFSC) events, visit www.facebook.com/NaplesFFSC.

UPCOMING FFSC NAPLES EVENTS Call 081-811-6372 for more information or to register.

All classes require registration.

• Feb. 10–14: S.A.P.R Victim Advocate Training, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Support Site FFSC • Feb. 11: Easy Italian, 9 a.m. to noon, Support Site FFSC (2 of 3 Sessions) • Feb. 12: Prenatal Parenting: Nutrition, Fetal & Child Development, 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m., Support Site FFSC (2 of 4 Sessions) • Feb. 12: Resume Writing, 1 p.m. to 4 p.m., Support Site FFSC • Feb. 13: S.A.P.R. Command Liaison Training, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Support Site FFSC • Feb. 13: Becoming a Love & Logic Parent, 10 a.m. to noon, Support Site FFSC (6 of 7 Sessions) • Feb. 13: Visit a Fresh Pasta Store, 10:45 a.m. to 1 p.m., (Carpool from Support Site – Meeting Point is inside TLA Lobby) • Feb. 13: Ombudsman Assembly Meeting, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., Support Site FFSC • Feb. 18: Sponsorship Training, 9 a.m. to noon, Support Site FFSC • Feb. 18: Easy Italian, 9 a.m. to noon, Support Site FFSC (3 of 3 Sessions) • Feb. 19: Prenatal Parenting: Nutrition, Fetal & Child Development, 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m., Support Site FFSC (3 of 4 Sessions) • Feb. 19: Employment Opportunities in Naples, 2 p.m. to 4 p.m., Support Site FFSC • Feb. 19: T.A.P. Capstone, 9 a.m. to noon, Support Site FFSC • Feb. 20: Smooth Move, 8 a.m. to noon, Support Site FFSC • Feb 20: Becoming a Love & Logic Parent, 10 a.m. to noon, Support Site FFSC (7 of 7 Sessions) • Feb 21: Relaxation Techniques for Labor and Delivery, 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m., Support Site FFSC (1 of 2 Sessions) • Feb. 21: Legal Assistance, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., (appointments only), Support Site FFSC.

UPCOMING FFSC GAETA EVENTS Call 081-568-8354 for more information or to register.

All classes require registration.

• Feb. 10: Hands-on at Leather Studio in Piccolo Alley, 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

• Feb. 11: Smooth Move Workshop, 10 a.m. to 11 a.m.

• Feb. 13: Cooking Class in Terracina, 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.

• Feb. 14: ICR Field Trip to National Railway Museum of Pietrarsa, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Crime Report for Jan. 29 - Feb. 4 From the NSA Naples Command Investigative Division and NCIS

Ruffle-edged chiacchiere (chatter), a crisp sweet pastry dressed with powdered sugar that matches scrumptiously with sanguinaccio, a cocoa-based pudding. While in other parts of Italy the treat is called frappe, sfrappole or cenci, American bakers refer to the delight as “angel wings”. (Photo by J. Freed)

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Changes to article 32 hearings and other Victims’ rights What You Need to Know

By Rear Adm. Sean Buck, Director, 21st Century Sailor Office

I want to share with you some recent key improvements to our military justice system – changes which make it safer and easier for victims of sexual assault to report incidents, and hopefully, more likely that they will remain in the investigative process, all the way to final resolution.

The National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) of fiscal year 2014 contained some key provisions to improve Article 32 hearings – some coming later this year, and some effective now.

What is an Article 32 hearing? These are “preliminary hearing” investigative proceedings, which have been compared to civilian grand juries.

The purpose of these hearings is to provide a recommendation to the convening authority of whether a case should be referred to court-martial or other appropriate disposition. An Article 32 hearing is held before charges can be referred to a general court-martial. And soon, the purpose of the preliminary hearing will be limited to determining the following: whether there is probable cause to believe an offense was committed, jurisdiction of the offense, proper charges, and recommended disposition.

The most important change coming for these hearings, in my opinion, is that alleged military victims will no longer have to testify or even be present at them, if they so desire. All victims – military and civilian – of all crimes, not just sexual assault, will have the right to decline to testify at the Article 32 preliminary hearing if desired. If a victim desires not to physically testify at this hearing, their sworn statement will be considered as evidence instead. Examination of witnesses is restricted to matters relevant to the charges. No longer will a purpose of the hearing be for the defense to obtain discovery in their case. Attorneys will no longer be able to publicly and officially dive into personal matters unrelated to the incident at hand at these hearings.

Second, the legislation provides that, whenever practical, only judge advocates will be Hearing Officers in Article 32s. We’ve done this in practice in the Navy for a long time and by policy, Hearing Officers in sexual assault cases will always be judge advocates.

Third, the Hearing Officer, whenever practicable, will be senior to both the defense counsel and the prosecutor.

These new Article 32 provisions will take effect in December of this year.

However, another important change in the legislation concerning victims is effective immediately: When a defense counsel wishes to interview a victim of an alleged sex-related offense, he or she must request the interview through the prosecutor, once the victim has been identified as a witness who will testify in the case.

Additionally, two victims’ rights that were in the civilian federal statute are now added in military law: First, the victim has the right to be heard at certain hearings, including pretrial confinement, sentencing, and clemency and parole. Second, victims have a right to proceedings free from unreasonable delay. The statute also requires the military to create regulations providing an enforcement mechanism for victims’ rights.

Finally, one more change in the law provides victims the right to participate in the clemency phase of the court-martial process. Effective this June, victims will be provided an opportunity to submit matters to the convening authority to consider in post-trial action, even after an accused has been convicted and sentenced at court-martial.

If we are to continue to gain the trust of service members to report any incident of sexual assault, we must ensure that our process of investigation and adjudication fully respects victims’ rights – that the victim be protected from the accused, accorded every means of privacy, and treated with dignity and respect.

All of these new provisions are designed to build critical trust: trust of victims in our response, investigative and adjudicative systems; trust in our chains of command that each and every report can be made safely, and trust earned by our Navy that victims may report sexual assaults without fear of reprisal. The overarching goal is a fair process for all involved – victim and accused. If you are the victim of a sexual assault and have legal questions, call a Victims’ Legal Counsel to discuss your rights.

I know those were a lot of legal references, but these changes are important to understand. They are even more important to talk about, with your shipmates, your chiefs, and your commanders. If you have any questions, seek out your nearest JAG officer.

No one should serve in fear. Don’t be afraid to report if you’ve been a victim of sexual assault. Together, we will work to protect victims of sexual assault and hold perpetrators appropriately accountable.

Naples Community Health Awareness From Naval Support Activity Naples Public Affairs

The Naples Public Health Evaluation (PHE) was an extensive effort to learn more about the potential environmental health risks present in the Campania region of Italy. The Navy established health protective policies based on the study’s findings to protect the health of U.S. personnel and their families, which includes bottled water advisories and health protective lease clauses.

The PHE found the potential health risks for living off-base can be mitigated by following established risk-management actions.

The enduring health protection policies are as follows: • Maintain the July 2008 bottled water advisory for U.S. personnel living off base.

• Maintain the New Lease Suspension Zone (NLSZ) areas, based on U.S. Navy and Italian environmental sampling data. In these zones, U.S. Navy personnel are not permitted to sign new rental home leases.

• Maintain the U.S. Naval Support Activity Naples PHE website and the U.S. Navy Regional Water Quality Board.

• Maintain the health-protective U.S. Navy lease clauses for private off-base rental homes: – Landlords must provide containerized water service from a Navy-approved vendor.

– Leased homes must be supplied by city water or permitted wells. Landlords must disconnect all

non-permitted wells and provide proof of connection to the city water system or that the well is permitted.

– Landlords must clean and disinfect domestic water holding tanks every six months.

• The U.S. Navy will continue to share data with designated Italian public health officials.

Throughout the Public Health Evaluation, the U.S. Navy established health protective policies and took immediate action, when necessary, to protect the health of U.S. personnel and their families. The risk management analysis determined that many of the health protective policies established during Phase I and Phase II will continue, as well as new policies implemented to ensure continued health protection.

The Phase I and II reports, along with fact sheets addressing commonly asked questions and a detailed timeline of study components, are available through a link on the Naval Support Activity Naples website: www.cnic.navy.mil/Naples. If you have a concern about your specific health risk and how the study relates to you, please contact the U.S. Naval Hospital Naples at DSN: 629-6299 or commercial: 081-811-6299.

Five Things You Need to Know: Tax Season Follow these tips to help successfully navigate tax season

By MC2 Sean Hurt, Defense Media Activity

Tax time can be a stressful and confusing time.

With credits, deductions, itemizing, returns and a federal tax code spanning more than 70 thousand pages, it can be a daunting task for any Sailor to navigate. Follow these helpful hints to ensure your tax season goes smoothly.

1. Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) Centers There are two types of Navy Tax Assistance Centers (TACs). The first type is operated by Naval Legal Service Command (NLSC) and administered

by JAG Corps personnel. The second type of sites are called "fleet sites," which operate independently of the JAG Corps at shipboard or remote sites and are run by fleet commands or support centers.

For tax year 2013, NLSC sites will completely transition to the self-service model. This allows customers to prepare their own returns using free, online programs on TAC computers with assistance from trained volunteers. Full-service VITA services, where volunteers specifically prepare individual returns, will no longer be offered at NLSC-operated sites. Fleet sites may choose to offer self-service tax assistance, run a full-service VITA site, or provide a combination of both.

You can find your local Tax Assistance Center by clicking here.

2. Same-Sex Marriage This year is the first time same-sex partners will be eligible to file joint federal returns. Some states may also allow joint filing. The U.S. Department of Treasury has announced that same-sex couples, legally married in jurisdictions that recognize their marriages, will be treated as married for federal tax purposes, regardless of whether the couple lives in a jurisdiction that recognizes same-sex marriage.

This means legally-married same-sex couples must file their 2013 federal income tax return using either the "married filing jointly" or "married filing separately" filing status. For state returns, the rules and requirements will vary by state. For guidance on filing state returns, the State Tax Guide can be used as a reference. The updated version for tax year 2013 will be available in February and posted here.

3. Predatory Lending Beware of Refund Anticipation Loans! Short-term loans are not covered by the same laws governing most loans. This means lenders can charge anywhere from 50 to more than 700 percent! Plus, if you get a smaller return than you anticipated, you still have to pay back the initial amount you were

loaned, along with your interest! Some common examples of these loans are "use your loan as a down payment" sales at auto dealerships, rent-toown electronics and furniture stores, and "cash-inhand" tax filing centers.

4. Deferral of Tax Payment If you are a member of the Armed Forces, you may qualify to defer payment of income tax that becomes due before or during your military service. To qualify, you must be performing military service, and notify the Internal Revenue Service that your ability to pay the income tax has been materially affected by your military service. You will then be allowed up to 180 days after termination or release from military service to pay the tax.

If you pay the tax in full by the end of the deferral period, you will not be charged interest or penalty for that period.

5. Tax Tips for Newlyweds Social Security Information: It is important the names and the Social Security Numbers that you place on your tax return exactly match the Social Security Administration's (SSA) records. The SSA updates the IRS database every 10 - 15 days.

Therefore, report a name change to your SSA as soon as possible for all changes to be made prior to tax season. To do so, file form SS-5, Application for a Social Security Card. Additionally, notify your employer and all of your financial institutions of your name change. This will ensure that your information at tax time is reported to you correctly.

Changes in Withholdings: If you and your spouse are both employed, you may want to estimate and review your Federal and State payroll withholdings. Your combined incomes may move you to a higher tax bracket. Use the IRS Withholding Calculator tool at the IRS.gov website to help you complete a new W-4.

Change in Filing Status: If you are married as of Dec 31, you are considered married for tax purposes for the entire calendar/tax year. You may choose to file a Married Filing Joint return, which is generally the most beneficial, or you can file a Married Filing Separately return. You may want to calculate your taxes both ways to determine which is most advantageous for your family.

Change in Standard or Itemized Deductions: If you did not qualify to itemize deductions before you were married, that may have changed. You and your spouse may save money by itemizing rather than taking the standard deduction on your tax return. You will need to use tax return form 1040 when filing and complete a "Schedule A" that details the itemized deductions.

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Capt. Scott Laurer, commanding officer of Region Legal Service Office Europe, Africa and Southwest Asia, compared the new system to teaching people how to fish rather than giving a fish to them.

“To a lot of people, taxes are daunting,” said Capt. Scott Gray, commanding officer of NSA Naples. “If you have someone who will sit down and help you work through it, it becomes a less daunting task.”

The volunteers manning the VITA center received one week of IRS training to be certified to assist eligible personnel in filing their income tax. They passed an examination on advanced and military taxes to become certified and some volunteers are also trained in international tax law.

Operations Specialist 1st class Amanda Doige, a certified VITA volunteer, said the training involved a lot of reading and studying and she is looking forward to assisting people who use the VITA center.

According to Jooshani, VITA center has provided its services for more than a decade and last year assisted more than 150 sailors on both their federal and state tax returns, saving $70,000 in tax preparation fees while logging nearly 2,000 volunteer hours.

Free tax preparation services are available to eligible community members Monday through Friday with limited hours on Saturday.

To make an appointment or check on eligibility for free tax preparations, please call DSN 626-4576 or 081-568-4576.

A player from the U.S. Naval Hospital Naples flag football team jukes a defender during the MWR Flag Football Super Bowl Invitational, Feb. 1. A total of five teams competed in the tournament hosted at the Support Site of Naval Support Activity Naples. (Photo by MC3 Luis R. Chavez Jr.)

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The first day of the two-day tournament was filled with rain and mud, which added an extra challenge for the players on the field.

“The mud and rain made it hard to keep your footing and catch the ball,” said Hospitalman Anthony Holmes, a player for Team Hospital.

“People were sliding and falling all over the place.”

Team Security dominated in the rainy and muddy conditions during the first day of the tournament They did not allow a team to score a point against them the whole day. Security maintained control the following day, only allowing six points throughout the entire tournament on their way to winning the championship.

“Our whole team was just locked in from the beginning to the end,” said Master-at-Arms 3rd Class Kyle Coggins, a player for Team Security.

“Our quarterback was making great throws, our receivers were making great catches, our defense was dominating and Pat [Intelligence Specialist 1st Class Patrick Ingram] was scoring touchdowns left and right.”

Those touchdowns Ingram scored led to him winning the Offensive Most Valuable Player (MVP) for the tournament. Information Systems Technician 2nd Class Timothy Dowdy, a player for Team NCTS, was awarded the tournament’s Defensive MVP for his performance helping his team come away with the second-place trophy.

“At the end of day, it’s all about having fun and competing with and against your shipmates,” said Coggins. “Of course, it’s always a little more fun when you win.”

(Photo courtesy of Melissa Ledesma-Leese)

NOSC Presents ‘Love Letters’ From NOSC Publicity

A player from the Army flag football team jukes a defender during MWR's Flag Football Super Bowl Invitational, Feb. 1. (Photo by MC3 Luis R. Chavez Jr.)

The Naples Overseas Support Club (NOSC) will present a production of A.R.Gurney’s play “Love Letters” on Saturday, Feb. 22 at 6 p.m. in the Naples High School cafeteria, featuring the talents of real life husband and wife Capt. Rob Leese and Melissa LedesmaLeese.

The play follows the lifelong correspondence of the staid, dutiful lawyer Andrew Makepeace Ladd III and the lively, unstable artist Melissa Gardner who met in second grade, fell in love, attend different boarding schools and eventually marry others -- yet keep yearning for one another. Their bittersweet relationship gradually unfolds as the actors read aloud their notes and letters written over a span of nearly 50 years.

The fact that a married couple will be portraying these timeless characters during the Valentine’s season makes NOSC’s rendition unique. Melissa Ledesma-Leese's most recent tangle with theatre was as a co-director for Naples High School’s musical of “You're a Good Man Charlie Brown.” Prior to that Melissa has been on stage since the age of 6 starting with shows like Annie, The Sound of Music, and The Wizard of Oz. Theatre was one of three majors for her Bachelor's of Arts in Communication. Melissa said she was delighted to share the stage with her son in 2010 at the Little Theatre of Alexandria and to now share it with her "real life husband and soulmate" is the excitement of a lifetime.

"I've been dying to do Love Letters,” said Melissa. “It's an amazing script about how two people can change so very much and still be madly in love with each other, whether or not they even know it.

“Rob and I are returning to Alcala de Henares, Spain this month to show our son where we met over 20 years ago,” she said. “You bet we've changed; we all change, but the love we share hasn't.”

Capt. Rob Leese is the Public Affairs officer for the U.S. Air Force.

While speaking on the radio and in front of an audience is fairly routine, the performing stage is a new experience for him, aside from a few high school productions. He also said he is excited to join his wife on stage for his Naples debut.

In addition to the performance, ticket holders will enjoy a light meal and beverage. There will also be a wine cash bar and a silent auction fundraiser featuring themed gift baskets. If bought by Feb. 17, tickets are $20 per person or $30 per couple. After Feb. 17 and at the door, tickets will be $25 per person and $35 per couple.

Proceeds of the fundraiser will go toward the NOSC Scholarship program. Tickets may be purchased online at www.noscitaly.com, or at the NOSC Thrift Store on Wednesday, Feb. 12 from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.

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ONGOING/ON THE HORIZON continued CLUB BEYOND is a youth group run by Naval Support Activity Naples Religious Ministries. Club Beyond is open to children in grades 7 through 12, and meets Wednesdays at 5:30 p.m. in the Chapel Fellowship Hall at the Support Site. For more information, please contact Arturo at apaulino@clubbeyond.org.

BOY SCOUT TROOP 007 holds troop meetings every Monday from 6:30 to 8 p.m. in the Support Site Community Center. E-mail the Scoutmaster at 007troop@gmail.com or visit the website at sites.google.com/site/boyscouttroop007naples.

ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS hosts English-speaking AA meetings on and off base in the Naples area. For more information, please call 339-267-7075 or visit www.alcoholics-anonymous.eu/countries/italy.htm.

NATO LIONS RUGBY CLUB is looking for new players. All abilities wanted. Practice is held every Wednesday at Carney Park at 5:45 p.m.

Show up with shoes, shorts and a mouth guard. Training and development will be provided. If you have any questions, email Mark Woodall or co-manager Andrew Bohnsack at markwoodall82@hotmail.co.uk or andrew.bohnsack@gmail.com.

NAPLES OFFICIALS ASSOCIATION NEEDS REFEREES Anyone interested should contact Nigel Alexander at 081-721-5413 or 346-680-3282 or by e-mail to nalexander@afsouth.nato.int.

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

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. Email Robert Kenney at kofcnaples@gmail.com or visit http://sites.google.com/site/kofcnaples/home.

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.

SAIL WITH THE NAPLES NATO YACHT CLUB (NNYC) AMERICAN TEAM. We are looking for Americans interested in participating in dinghy races sailed at the NNYC facilities on the island of Nisida. Experience not required. FMI, contact Bob & Shauna Bunnell at bunnellr54@gmail.com and bunnellshauna@aol.com SEVENTH DAY ADVENTIST WORSHIP SERVICE takes place Saturdays at Support Site Chapel from 9 a.m. to noon. The schedule is: Sabbath School lessons, 9:30 to 10:45 a.m.; songs and praise, 10:45 to 11 a.m.; Divine Service, 11 a.m. to noon. For more information, please contact Paolo Fleurant at 328194-6897 or naplesadventistsgroup@yahoo.com.

CONNECT THE TOTS CLUB unites families with children from newborn to pre-school age within the Naples military community. Club events include monthly coffee mornings and birthday parties, weekly playgroups, craft activities and more. For more information, visit www.meetup.com/ Connect-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, e-mail cwocnaples@gmail.com or check out our Facebook page: Catholic Women of the Chapel - NSA Naples, Italy.

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

GAETA/NAPLES AREA GIRL SCOUTS Now accepting registration for the 2012-13 school year. We are still in need of leaders and co-leaders. Training and support provided. FMI, contact naplesgs@yahoo.com.

FILIPINO-AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF NAPLES, ITALY meets at noon the first Sunday of every month at the Support Site Fellowship Hall. For more information, contact Ron Nacianceno at 081-568-1746 or 335-760-4446.

Also check out the group’s Facebook page, Fil-Am Naples.

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

Point of contact: Wylie Miller, 329-208-7315.

THE NAPLES CHRISTIAN HOMESCHOOL ASSOCIATION meets every month to support families who have chosen to educate their own children. We offer weekly park/pool days, a moms’ night out and field trips to explore Bella Napoli and beyond! Interested? Need more information? Considering homeschooling? Please contact Natalie Mack at NPMack3@aol.com.

MEDITATION SITTING GROUP is held from 6:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. every Monday at the side chapel at the Support Site. Newcomers should stop by from 6 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Participation is free. FMI, e-mail Laura Hitchcock at laura.poodle@ gmail.com.

REGISTER FOR GRADUATE DEGREE ON-SITE PROGRAMS The University of Oklahoma offers the Master of Human Relations on-site graduate degree program. Courses meet in a series of four evenings and one weekend. For more information, contact the OU office at DSN: 626-6672 or visit the office at Capodichino in the Admin II building.

REGISTER FOR ON-SITE UNDERGRADUATE CLASSES Visit the colleges for more information about what classes and programs are offered.

UMUC Maryland can be reached at 081-568-6673/74/75; Central Texas College is at 081-568-6761.

CALLING ALL NAPLES NURSES! Please consider joining the Naples Area Nurses Association (NANA). NANA is an organization of nurses that work together to fundraise, participate in social events, and provide support throughout the U.S. Naval Hospital Naples and NSA Naples community.

FMI, contact Lt. Shelley Beltz at shelley.beltz @med.navy.mil or Lt. Jenny Paul at jenny.paul@med.navy.mil.

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 Capodichino 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.

Friday, Feb. 7 4:30 p.m. The LEGO Movie, PG (3D) Premiere Showing 6 p.m.

47 Ronin, PG-13 7 p.m.

The Monuments Men, PG-13, Premiere Showing 3 p.m.

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Saturday, Feb. 8 The Lego Movie, PG The Legend of Hercules, PG-13 (3D) Premiere Showing The Monuments Men, PG-13 August: Osage County, R, Premiere Showing Sunday, Feb. 9 The Lego Movie, PG The Legend of Hercules The Monuments Men, PG-13 August: Osage County, R

Monday, Feb. 10 Closed, No Movies Tuesday, Feb. 11 Closed, No Movies Wednesday, Feb. 12 4:30 p.m. The Nut Job, PG 6 p.m.

The Monuments Men, PG-13 7 p.m.

American Hustle, R, Last Showing Thursday, Feb. 13 4:30 p.m. The Lego Movie, PG 6 p.m.

The Legend of Hercules, PG-13 7:15 p.m. Paranormal Activity, R Friday, Feb. 14 4:30 p.m. The Secret of Walter Mitty, PG 6 p.m.

Robocop, PG-13, Premiere Showing 7 p.m.

August: Osage County, R

Movie Descriptions HE LEGO MOVIE, PG, Cast: Chris Pratt, Will Ferrell, Elizabeth Banks, Will Arnett, Nick Offerman. Animation, 94 min. The original 3D computer animated story follows Emmet, an ordinary, rules-following, perfectly average LEGO minifigure who is mistakenly identified as the most extraordinary person and the key to saving the world. He is drafted into a fellowship of strangers on an epic quest to stop an evil tyrant, a journey for which Emmet is hopelessly and hilariously underprepared.

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HE MONUMENTS MEN, PG-13, Cast: George Clooney, Matt Damon, Cate Blanchett, Bill Murray, John Goodman. Action/Adventure, 130 min. An unlikely World War II platoon is tasked by FDR with going into Germany to rescue artistic masterpieces from Nazi thieves and returning them to their rightful owners. It would be an impossible mission: with the art trapped behind enemy lines, and with the German army under orders to destroy everything as the Reich fell. How could these guys seven museum directors, curators, and art historians, all more familiar with Michelangelo than the M-1 possibly hope to succeed? But as the Monuments Men, as they were called, found themselves in a race against time to avoid the destruction of 1000 years of culture, they would risk their lives to protect and defend mankind’s greatest achievements.

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HE LEGEND OF HERCULES, PG-13, Cast: Kellan Lutz, Scott Adkins, Liam McIntyre,, Liam Garrigan, Johnathon Schaech. Action/Adventure, 99 min. In this epic origin story, the mythical Greek hero Hercules - the son of Zeus, a half-god, half-man is blessed with extraordinary strength. Betrayed by his stepfather, the King, and exiled and sold into slavery because of a forbidden love, Hercules must use his formidable powers to fight his way back to his rightful kingdom. Through harrowing battles and gladiator-arena death matches, Hercules embarks on a legendary odyssey to overthrow the King and restore peace to the land.

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UGUST: OSAGE COUNTY, R, Cast: Meryl Streep, Benedict Cumberbatch, Ewan McGregor, Abigail Breslin, Julia Roberts. Comedy, 121 min.

This tells the dark, hilarious and deeply touching story of the strong-willed women of the Weston family, whose lives have diverged until a family crisis brings them back to the Midwest house they grew up in, and to the dysfunctional woman who raised them.

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ARANORMAL ACTIVITY: THE MARKED ONES, R, Cast: Carlos Pratts, Richard Cabral, Kimberly Ables Jindra, Eddie J. Fernandez, Jorge Diaz. Horror, 84 min. A group of party goers sets out with a camera to investigate after a woman dies in the apartment beneath them, and they discover items associated with black magic rituals. When Jesse discovers a mark on his arm, strange forces pursue him while his loved ones attempt to save him.

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HE SECRET LIFE OF WALTER MITTY, PG, Cast: Kristen Wiig, Ben Stiller, Sean Penn, Adam Scott, Kathryn Hahn. Action/Adventure, 115 min.

The Secret Life of Walter Mitty is James Thurber's

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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 USO DAILY TOURS Feb. 8 Feb. 9 Feb. 14 Feb. 15 Feb. 16

Planetarium and Astronomy Museum in Rome............. €44 A Day on the Snow (Family Special) ................€29 Valentine’s Day Dinner at the WineFarm..........................€49 The Island of Capri with Lunch ................................€80 Valley of the Dead.............€29 WEEKEND TOURS

Feb. 14-17 Canevale in Venice . . . . . . . . . . . . . .€228 March 1-3 The Floats of Viareggio . . . . . . . . . .€229 March 15-16 The Trulli of Alberobello . . . . . . . . . .€154 April 6-12 Spring break in Greece . . . . . . . . . .€825

No Children Under 10 Admitted to R-Rated Movies

classic story of a day-dreamer who escapes his anonymous life by disappearing into a world of fantasies filled with heroism, romance and action.

When his job along with that of his co-worker are threatened, Walter takes action in the real world embarking on a global journey that turns into an adventure more extraordinary than anything he could have ever imagined.

7 RONIN, PG-13, Cast: Keanu Reeves, Hiroyuki Sanada, Ko Shibasaki, Tadanobu Asano, Rinko Kikuchi. Action/Adventure, 119 min. After a treacherous warlord kills their master and banishes their kind, 47 leaderless samurai vow to seek vengeance and restore honor to their people. Driven from their homes and dispersed across the land, this band of Ronin must seek the help of Kai, a half-breed they once rejected, as they fight their way across a savage world of mythic beasts, shape-shifting witchcraft and wondrous terrors. As this exiled, enslaved outcast becomes their most deadly weapon, he will transform into the hero who inspires this band of outnumbered rebels to seize eternity.

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HE NUT JOB, PG, Cast: Will Arnett, Katherine Heigl, Brendan Fraser, Liam Neeson, Stephen Lang. Animation, 85 min. This is an action-packed comedy in fictional Oakton that follows the travails of Surly (voiced by Will Arnett), a mischievous squirrel, and his rat friend Buddy, who plan a nut store heist of outrageous proportions and unwittingly find themselves embroiled in a much more complicated and hilarious adventure.

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OBOCOP, PG-13, Cast: Joel Kinnaman, Gary Oldman, Micheal Keaton, Abbie Cornich, Jacki Haley. Action/Adventure, Sci-Fi/Fantasy, 121 min.

The year is 2028 and multinational conglomerate OmniCorp is at the center of robot technology.

Overseas, their drones have been used by the military for years - and it's meant billions for OmniCorp's bottom line. Now OmniCorp wants to bring their controversial technology to the home front, and they see a golden opportunity to do it.

When Alex Murphy - a loving husband, father and good cop doing his best to stem the tide of crime and corruption in Detroit - is critically injured in the line of duty, OmniCorp sees their chance to build a partman, part-robot police officer. OmniCorp envisions a RoboCop in every city and even more billions for their shareholders, but they never counted on one thing: there is still a man inside the machine pursuing justice.

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MERICAN HUSTLE, R, Cast: Christian Bale, Bradley Cooper, Amy Adams, Jeremy Renner, Jennifer Lawrence. Drama, 138 min. The film tells the story of brilliant con man Irving Rosenfeld, who along with his equally cunning and seductive British partner Sydney Prosser is forced to work for a wild FBI agent Richie DiMaso. DiMaso pushes them into a world of Jersey powerbrokers and mafia that's as dangerous as it is enchanting. Jeremy Renner is Carmine Polito, the passionate, volatile, New Jersey political operator caught between the con-artists and Feds. Irving's unpredictable wife Rosalyn could be the one to pull the thread that brings the entire world crashing down.

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If you have been sexually assaulted or need to speak with a S.A.P.R. victim advocate, call 335-640-6621 24/7 for information and support. The DoD Safe Helpline can be reached toll-free at 001-877-995-5247.

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Ask the Doctor: How Can I Improve My Overall Health?

By Lt. Elizabeth Fidler, U.S. Naval Hospital Naples

According to the National Institutes of Health, half the average person’s weight gain will occur in the six weeks following the holiday season! With more than half of Americans suffering from obesity and obesity-related disease, it is common to pursue a healthier lifestyle in the first months of a new year.

If you have chronic health conditions, talk to your provider prior to starting a new exercise regimen. Your healthcare team has a lot of great resources to help you get healthier over the long term. The hospital’s nutritionist is available via a consult from your Primary Care Manager. She can suggest great strategies for healthy food behaviors. There are also wellness classes every month through the Health Promotions department. For current smokers, we encourage you to quit in 2014, as a smoke-free life will have a significantly positive effect on your health. Our Health Promotions offers a wide array of smoking cessation tools.

Next, make a plan for timely achievement of reasonable and healthy goals. Studies show that people who have goals with set end points and built in rewards do better. If your goal is weight loss, one or two pounds a week is optimal. Make sure that the reward is a healthy decision, like a trip or an activity. Use your resources in the community, whether that is a trainer or partner for the gym, joining community exercise programs, attending classes, or starting your own accountability program.

Celebrate your victories. Even small lifestyle changes help towards achieving long term goals. If you are a smoker, celebrate the first two weeks with no cigarettes. If you need to lose weight, celebrate at the 10-pound mark. If you want to lower your cholesterol, celebrate when your bad cholesterol gets within normal limits.

Finally, we are always here to help. If you have questions or concerns related to your health, prescriptions, or diagnoses, call your Medical Home Port at 081-811-6271 during business hours, or contact us 24/7 through www.Relayhealth.com.

Medical Affirmative Claims Here in Naples From the Uniform Business Office at U.S. Naval Hospital Naples

Did you know that, as an eligible TRICARE beneficiary, if you are injured in an accident in which a third party is liable or at fault, you are eligible to submit a claim through the Medical Affirmative Claim (MAC) program?

The MAC program is designed to recover from third party payers the cost of medical care provided to Military Health Care patients in injury situations.

Pursuant to U.S. federal law, Congress requires the military services to collect reimbursement from any applicable insurance plan or health plan that covers your injury. The most common situations involve automobile insurance and workers’ compensation coverage.

All funds collected under the program are deposited directly back into the U.S. Naval Hospital Naples budget where it is used to purchase new supplies and equipment. This

results in enhanced care and services for all patients. The best part about the MAC program is there is no cost to individuals. If the cost of medical care is not recovered, you will never be billed.

The most important part of the MAC program is identifying potential claims. Once a claim is identified, the process is simple.

If you are involved in an accident where a third party may be liable and you require care at the base hospital, please alert the hospital staff. The staff will then provide you with a Medical Care Recovery Questionnaire form that will be used to obtain important information in order to settle the claim. Once the form is completed, your job is done and the hospital staff handles everything else.

For more information, or if you have any questions about the MAC program, please stop by the hospital’s Uniform Business Office located on the ground floor in room 1325, or call DSN 629-6129.

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)

In the Spotlight HM3 KRISTINE CHEN Though Hospital Corpsman 3rd Class Kristine Chen has only been at U.S. Naval Hospital Naples for three months, she has already earned a reputation as highly motivated and always willing to help members of the command and community in any way possible. Assigned to Operations Management, she is responsible for many mission essential roles in the hospital. Her organizational skills shine as the family care plan coordinator by ensuring service members establish and document plans to care for minor dependents and adult family members while the service members are absent or deployed. Her artistic side comes through in her role as the command photographer, where she is responsible for capturing a visual record of all command events and ceremonies. Along with her primary duties, Chen is an active member of the hospital's Coalition of Sailors Against Destructive Decisions and regularly assists with base clean-ups and morale events.

Chen takes the initiative to ensure her command and community are well cared for.

LCDR JOSEPH NELLIS Lt. Cmdr. Joseph Nellis, one of the family physicians at U.S. Naval Hospital Naples, has served in a variety of roles during his time in the Navy and is known for being “salty” beyond his years. As an enlisted Sailor, he was a deck seaman before becoming a hospital corpsman.

He had tours in Portsmouth, as well as several Marine units. After attending University of Pittsburgh and Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine, he completed his Family Medicine training at Camp Lejeune.

From there, he has deployed to Iraq, Afghanistan, and Haiti as a Marine battalion, regimental, and Marine Expeditionary Unit surgeon. Here in Naples, he and his wife, Teri, and daughter, Keeley, keep up a similar pace of local and international travel.

One of his favorite hobbies used to be Rugby- he was a member of the Division III Camp Lejeune Misfits from 2004-2011- but says, “I got old and now Racquetball and seeing Europe are my hobbies.”

LT NGUYET ALLBAUGH During the first week of February, Perianesthesia nurses are celebrated and recognized for their role in safe patient care delivery.

Lt. Nguyet Allbaugh is one of these nurses. She graduated from Boston College and immediately began her career as a Perianesthesia nurse in the Navy. Her first duty station was National Naval Medical Center Bethesda and included a tour to Kandahar, Afghanistan. For the past two years Allbaugh has been caring for patients in the Ambulatory Procedures Unit and Post Anesthesia Care Unit here in Naples. She makes sure her patients are prepared for surgery across ten different specialties and then skillfully attends to their recovery. Her accomplishments also include doubling the capability of the Infusion Clinic and serving as the division officer in her department. Outside of work she is very involved with the Naples Area Nurses Association and has been the treasurer for the local Girls Scouts of America. She also loves to travel across Europe with her husband, Matt, and has collected many items to take with her when she leaves the hospital for U.S. Naval Hospital Bremerton at the end of this month.

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December Athletes of the Month From the Naples High School Athletic Booster Club

Ferdinando Johnston and his brother pose with stunt drivers at Rainbow Magicland. (Photo by Simona Johnston)

Kids’ Talk: My Trip to Rainbow Magicland

By Ferdinando Johnston, age 9 Recently I went with my family on a trip to Valmontone to check it out Rainbow Magicland, a giant amusement park near Rome. It was SO much fun! The park has lot of rides and great shows.

My favorite show featured daredevil drivers racing their cars in crazy ways, like driving BMW’s sideways on two wheels and other scary tricks. My brother and I just happen to be wearing our NASCAR racing suits since it is almost Carnivale in Italy, so after the show we had the chance to take pictures with the stuntmen.

They were really impressed with our costumes.

Another show we really loved was the “Great Roman Empire.” It had gladiator fights surrounded by live alligators and snakes. But of all the rides in the park, and my brother and I went on them all, my favorite was the Cagliostro. It's kind of a roller coaster ride with 4 people in each cart, but almost the

MILES DAVIS has been named the Wrestling Athlete of the Month for December.

He finished the month undefeated and rarely gives up any points to his opponents.

Davis completed the month of December with five wins and no losses. He has attended every practice all season and is one of the hardest workers on the team. Davis is working to qualify for the European Finals in Wiesbaden and said he hopes to medal. He also played football for the Wildcat football team this year. Davis is in the school choir, is consistently on the honor roll and an all athletic academic scholar.

JAYONTRAY GROGAN, a senior, has been named the boy’s Basketball Athlete of the Month for December. He is playing in his first year with the Naples Wildcats team. He has led the team to several victories so far and his most outstanding game was against the Sigonella Jaguars where he had three dunks.

The first two were nice, but the third, an alley-oop late in the game from Jacob Murdock, was impressive.

Grogan also scored 37 points the following game on Saturday. He is one of the team’s captains and he is growing into his role as cap-

whole ride is in total darkness. It was REALLY scary. I definitely recommend taking a trip to check out Rainbow Magicland. They have scary rides, kid rides, fast rides, and rides where you get wet- don’t forget to bring ponchos and an extra pair of socks!

Submit to Kids Talk This ongoing series in Panorama showcases the writing of children and teenagers who are part of Naples' U.S. and NATO military community. Submissions can be e-mailed to naplespanorama@eu.navy.mil. Please include the name of the author, along with his or her age. Submissions must be the work of the student or child.

tain of a new team at a new school.

KEYLEE SOTO, a junior, has been named the girl’s Basketball Athlete of the month for December. She has proven to be an invaluable player for the Lady Wildcats. She played in three outstanding and tough games against Vicenza twice and local Italian team once during the month and averaged 15 points per game.

Soto scored a game-high 21 points against Vicenza for a 38-37 victory. She has an acute awareness for the ball and is a skillful scorer. She does not neglect the other aspects of her game and is a very good defender, attacking and stealing the ball. In addition to her success, she played a big part for the Lady Wildcats Volleyball 2013 Division II championship team. Soto is an excellent example for a student-athlete, teammate and silent leader for the Lady Wildcats basketball team. This is her first year at Naples High School. Her hometown is Ponce, Puerto Rico.

LEXI BUELL has been named the Cheerleading Athlete of the Month for December. She is a dedicated member of the winter 20132014 cheerleading team. She has been an integral part of each practice and game, stepping up as a leader amongst her peers. She is an allaround athlete, excelling at cheering, dancing, jumping, tumbling, and stunting. She is unique to the team in that she can perform each role of stunting: top, base, and spot.

Also, Buell has been cheering at Naples High School for all four years. She continues to improve her own skills, while pushing others to improve as well. She will represent her team as one of the five trying out for the All-Europe team this year.

Religious Ministries’ Notes from Beyond

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Below: Children practice dribbling across the court during the Naples High School girls varsity basketball camp, Feb. 1.

The K-8 camp was organized to raise funds for the girl's upcoming european championship tournament in Germany.

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Left: Children practice free throws during the Naples High School girls varsity basketball camp, Feb. 1. The team provided basketball training to nearly 30 kids during the two-day camp.

The training sessions gave the opportunity for the Lady Wildcats basketball team to share their skills by coaching on dribbling, shooting and running defensive drills. The basketball camp was organized to raise funds for the girl's upcoming european championship tournament in Germany.

(Photos by MC3 Robert S. Price)

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Arturo Paulino is the community director of Club Beyond, 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. You can reach Arturo at apaulino@clubbeyond.org.

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One of the most talented American photographers of all time once said, “There are always two people in every photograph, the photographer and the viewer.”

As a photographer myself, I have had the opportunity to cover a little bit of everything from portraits, weddings, and most recently, travel photography. All of the demands and expectations of wedding photography, the patience of portraits and the technicality of travel, fall short of the most exhausting form of photography — fashion photography.

As a fashion photographer I’ve had the opportunity to cover many Fashion Weeks, work with professional and aspiring models, and participate in the creation of photo projects. While this form of art has its own set of technical rigor, the pressure doesn’t come from the image creation, nor from the talent, but from the viewer. The subject of fashion photography is normally linked with lowly passions, enticements, and blurred lines. Things do not get any easier once you take into consideration that while photography is my trade, theology is my major, global leadership my Masters of Education, and I’m a husband and father of five girls.

Not to say that I have it all figured out, but recent events serve as a game-changer in my mind. Turns out, this past November I had the opportunity to photograph a beautiful and talented aspiring model in my home studio here in Italy. I recently learned this model has abruptly passed away. This incident spurred a wealth of emotions ranging from denial,

awkwardness, and all the way to anger. Clarity was a sparse commodity in my mind. In the midst of all this emotional turmoil, something unexpected happened during her memorial. When the guests were sharing their condolences, the now-widowed husband reached out to my wife and expressed how wonderful a time and how meaningful and special she felt throughout the entire shooting session.

I cannot advocate for every single photo session out there, the intentions of all parties involved, or the biases we as consumers apply to all images. All I can say is that for this circumstance, for this family, and for this woman, the image-creation was uplifting, dignifying and a testament to art, collaboration, and life.

I do not deny that every photograph involves the photographer and the viewer, but in addition we should also take into consideration the presence of value.

Ultimately, we all promote or degrade certain values through our actions, whether we take pictures or not.

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Obtaining your Sojourner Permit Italian law requires all foreign personnel working or living within Italy, other than an active-duty member under military orders, to obtain a Sojourner Permit within eight days of arrival in Italy. This is different from a visa, which is merely an approval for entry into the country.

All applicants over 14 years of age must apply in person, as each person's signature is required at the time of application.

NATIONALS OF ANY STATE OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITY COMING TO ITALY DO NOT REQUIRE ANY VISA OR SOJOURNER PERMIT. As part of the Area Orientation process, the U.S. Region Legal Service Office (RLSO EURAFSWA) assists in the preparation and oversees the acquisition of the Sojourner Permit for all personnel attached to U.S. Navy commands in the Naples area. Army and Air Force personnel stationed at JFC must apply through the Carabiniere at the JFC Provost Marshall's Office, Building L. Contact Connie Henderson, RLSO EURAFSWA liaison advisor, at 081-568-4639 for more information.

In the event of an emergency or to report a crime, please call the Emergency Dispatch Center at 081-568-4911 or 5911.

(On-Base Dial 9-1-1)

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Students from School Age Care Tour Capo

A group of kids from School Age Care pose for a photo in the Capodichino square during their base tour before heading to see the base gym and food court, Jan. 24. Nearly 70 children visited Capo on their day off from school to see where some of their parents work. The students were able to sit in and tour a C26 aircraft while pilots spoke of its capabilities. The children were also able to see a helicopter from Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 28, visit the newly-renovated library and explore the base chapel. (Photos by MCC Travis Simmons)

Kids race in a suicides-sprint challenge while touring the Capodichino base gym, Jan. 24. A few of the children were familiar with the base pool as they are members of the Naples Tiger Sharks swim team.

Liberty Center Super Bowl Challenge Sailors participate in the Liberty Center's Tricycle Race during halftime of the Super Bowl Monday morning. The Super Bowl was played in the Bella Napoli conference room and the food court and pub stayed open for those that braved the late night.

(Photo courtesy of Staci Dietrich)

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Jobs

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HUMAN RESOURCES OFFICE (HRO) To find out what positions are currently open, please contact our front desk at DSN 626-5409 or commercial 081-568-5409. Copies of vacancy announcements will be posted at the Human Resources Office, located in the Admin I building at Capodichino, first floor.

The customer service hours are Monday through Friday, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. The Fleet and Family Support Center (FFSC) at Support Site will also have vacancy announcements and they can be easily viewed the HRO Website: http://cnic.navy.mil/regions/cnreurafswa/ about/Jobs.html Applications are accepted at the Security Pass and ID Office at Capodichino, or at the HRO, located in Admin 1, Capodichino, or by mailing to: HRO, PSC 817 Box 29, FPO AE 09622, or at Fleet and Family Service Center (FFSC) located on the TLA first floor, at Support Site. HRO must receive mailed applications by closing date of the vacancy announcement.

PLEASE NOTE: Customer service operation hours for the following HRO services are Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. and from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.: • ID/CAC Cards (DD1172-2) • Requests for an Official Passport (DD1056) • Logistical Support Letters • Work Certificates

U.S. POSITIONS NOTE: CONUS hires currently residing in the Naples/Gaeta commuting areas must apply through USAJOBS in order to receive consideration.

CLOSING DATE: FEB 13 Supervisory Traffic Management Specialist, GS-213009. ANN#EUR14-737544-AG, Full Time Permanent Clinical Nurse, GS-0610-09, ANN#EUR14-750273-EG, Full Time Permanent Purchasing Agent, GS-110506 KPP 07/08/09 OR GS-110507 KPP 08/09 OR GS-1105-08 KPP 09 OR GS-1105-09, ANN#EUR 14-752241-JC, Full Time Permanent CLOSING DATE: FEB 20 Management Analyst, GS0343-12, ANN#EUR14-746862KB, Full Time Temporary NTE 24 Month Management Analyst, GS0343-12, ANN#EUR14-757499EG, Full Time Permanent JFHQ Exercise Planner, GS0301-12, ANN#EUR14-758324EG, Full Time Permanent Program Analyst, GS-034312, ANN#EUR14-758325-EG, Full Time Permanent Operations Research Analyst, GS-1515-13, ANN# EUR14-758350-EG, Full Time Permanent Supervisory Interdisciplinary Engineer/Architect, GS-08XX/0801/0808-12, ANN# EUR14-745924-AV, Full Time Permanent Interdisciplinary Engineer, GS-08XX-14, ANN#EUR14-745925-AV, Full Time Permanent Procurement Analyst, GS1102-13, ANN#EUR14-738146-

AV, Full Time Permanent Supervisory Recreation Specialist, GS-0188-07 KPP 09 OR GS-0188-09, ANN#EUR14752965-AG, Full Time Permanent.

Supervisory Recreation Specialist, GS-0188-09, ANN# EUR14-733757-AG R1, Full Time Permanent.

Supervisory Recreation Assistant, GS-0189-07, ANN# EUR14-740614-AG-R1, Full Time Permanent Supervisory Recreation Assistant, GS-0189-07, ANN# Full EUR13-690851-AG-R2.

Time Permanent Lead Security Guard, GS0085-06, ANN#EUR14-731973AG R1, Full Time Permanent.

CLOSING DATE: FEB 27 Security Guard, GS-0085-05 (Multiple Positions), ANN# EUR14-731980-AG-R1, Full Time Permanent. First Cut Off Date: Feb. 13.

LOCAL NATIONALS (LN) POSITIONS CLOSING DATE: FEB 20 Quality Assurance Assistant, Ua-0303-04, ANN#40411-757551-JC, Full Time Permanent If you have any questions, contact the front desk at 081-5685409. You will be contacted within 24 hours, so please be sure to provide your contact information. Thank you and we appreciate your input, whether negative or positive so that we can find ways to improve the HRO services or continue to provide excellent service. As a reminder, an HRO representative is available for the bi-weekly "Meet & Greet" at the Support Site food court area. Please feel free to come by, pick up a copy of a vacancy announcement that you may be interested in applying for, or ask questions. If the HRO representative is unable to provide you a response, he or she will bring the question back to the HRO office and you will be provided an answer or a call back the same day. The next "Meet & Greet" is from 8-9 a.m.

Feb. 10.

NON-APPROPRIATED FUND (NAF) POSITIONS Fleet & Family Readiness NAF Local Naples job announcements within CNREURAFSWA may be viewed at: www. cnic.navy.mil/regions/cnreuraf swa/about/jobs.html.

The necessary application forms are also available online. For any questions you have, you may reach us at 081-568-4164/2505.

The applications may be emailed to CNREURAFSWA_NRBO_ N9_Personnel@eu.navy.mil.

NSA NAPLES U.S. POSITIONS, MWR OPEN CONTINUOUS POSITIONS Graphics Arts Technician, NF-1001-03, ANN#14-031, regular full time (Eligible for Post Allowance) Marketing Division, Naples. Plans and executes graphic designs, layouts, and exhibits in coordination with the

presentation of printed and/or visual media. Designs logos and other graphic elements using both freehand and computer software programs. First cut-off date: Feb. 14 and subsequent cut-off every 14 days.

Education Aid/Technician, CY-1702-I/II, ANN#14-005, (Multiple Positions) regular full time (Eligible for Post Allowance) part time & flexible, Child Development Centers, School Age Care, Youth Programs, Teen Center and Youth Sports Capodichino/Support Site. Provides appropriate developmental care and instruction for children and youth ranging in age from six weeks to eighteen years in a Child and Youth Program setting Performs routine, day-today care of infants and children ranging from 6weeks to 5 years old. Assembles of gathers materials and equipment necessary to execute School Age Care for children ranging from 6 years old to 9 years old, School-Age Care Pre-Teen for children ranging from 10 years old to 12 years old, Teen Center Program for children ranging form 13 years old to 18 years old. Receives and releases children to/from authorized parents, guidance.

Recreation Aid, NF-0189-01, ANN#12-002, flexible, Auto/ Skills Center, Support Site.

Provides information concerning facility, operation and regulations. Ensures adherence to regulations and safety procedures.

Recreation Aid, NF-0189-01 (Theater Concessionaire) ANN# 13-015, flexible, Reel Time Theater II, Support Site. This position transacts the sale of refreshments at the theater snack bar.

Recreation Aid, NF-0189-01, ANN#13-035, flexible Fitness Branch, Capodichino/Support Site. Performs maintenance on various types of recreation and athletic equipment to ensure that all equipment is in good condition and safe for patron use.

Recreation Aid, NF-0189-01 ANN#13-128, flexible, Bowling Center, Support Site. Provides oversight of activities and necessary services to authorized patrons.

Food Service Worker, NA7408-04, ANN#13-126 flexible, Bowling Center, Support Site.

Performs a variety of tasks such as grilling or frying pancakes, hamburgers, hot dogs, bacon,

eggs, sausage, by watching while the items are cooking, turning as required; regulating temperature and removing when done.

Recreation Assistant, NF0189-01 KPP-02, ANN#14-018 flexible, Fleet & Family Readiness Center, Gaeta, Italy.

Serves as a primary front line customer service representative of the overall program as such, must continually present information in a high professional and customer friendly style.

Recreation Aid, NF-0189-01, ANN#14-021 flexible, MWR Outdoor Recreation Program, Support site/Carney Park.

Provides and maintain recreation and athletic equipment issue.

Recreation Aid, NF-0189-01, ANN#14-022, flexible, MWR Liberty Division, Naples, Italy.

Employee helps customers in the recreation center with recreational event.

CYP Education Technician Leader, CY-1702-II, ANN#14004R regular full time (Eligible for Post Allowance) Fleet and Family Readiness Program, CYP Division, Teen Center. The purpose of the CY Program Leader (CYP) is to provide appropriate development care and instruction for children and youth ranging in age from 6 weeks to 18 years in one or more CY programs. This includes the provision of guidance, assistance, and mentoring for the CY Program Assistants.

Education Aid/Technician, CY-1702-I/II, ANN#14-029, regular full time (Eligible for Post Allowance) Child Development Centers Capodichino/Support Site. Provides appropriate developmental care and instruction for children and youth ranging in age from six weeks to eighteen years in a Child and Youth Program setting. Closing date: Jan. 31. Area of consideration: Current CDC Capo & Support Site employees only.

NEX EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES Gricignano, Building 2091-B Call 081-813-5253/5254 or DSN 629-4774 Hours: Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

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U.S. NAF POSITIONS AVAILABLE GRICIGNANO MAIN STORE Ann#14000013 Sales Clerk/ CL/NF-01/Flex- Two Vacancies.

Pay Rate: $8.00-$9.50. Responsible for selling general merchandise to customers and ensuring merchandise is properly stocked and displayed for the Cosmetics, Health & Personal Care, Sporting Goods, Garden, Christmas Shop, Pets, and Cough and Cold departments.

Ann#14000015 Sales Clerk/ HL/NF-01/Flex- Two Vacancies.

Pay Rate: $8.00-$9.50. Responsible for selling general merchandise to customers and ensuring merchandise is properly stocked and displayed for the Electronics, Housewares, Domestics, Furniture, and Gifts departments.

Ann#140000A9 Store Worker/W3/NA-02/Flex – Two Vacancies. Pay Rate: $10.23. Performs various duties including loading/unloading merchandise, verifying type and quantities; prepares merchandise for stocking and stocks shelves; assists in conducting periodic inventories; assists customers and keeps storage and sales areas clean and orderly.

Ann#14000014 Cashier Checker/ CC/NF-01/Flex- Open Until Filled. Pay Rate: $8.00$9.50. Associates engaged in the operation of cash registers to record sales in retail checkout areas.

Ann#14000019 Sales Open Clerk/SL/NF-01/FPTUntil Filled. Pay Rate: $8.00$9.50. Responsible for selling general merchandise to customers and ensuring merchandise is properly stocked and displayed for the Jewelry, Mens, Ladies, Shoes, Cosmetics, Handbags, and Children’s departments.

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