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Friday, November 7, 2014
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Contest participants were challenged to eat as much pie as they could while on a time limit. MWR's annual Spooktacular was filled with many games, candy and costumes for community members to enjoy. (Photos courtesy of USO Naples)
A 'Spooktacular' Halloween By MC3 Luis R. Chavez Jr., Navy Public Affairs Support Element East-Detachment Europe
Naval Support Activity (NSA) Naples hosted the Halloween Spooktacular event at the Support Site Central Park, Oct. 31. Spooktacular, sponsored by Morale, Welfare and Recreation (MWR) Child & Youth Program, is an opportunity for the local community, to partake in Halloween festivities. “The event was created so our base
community had a piece of home during the wonderfully exciting child focused holiday,” said Catherine Knapp, youth activities manager. “The event started over 20 years ago at Carney Park with a few cabins being decorated and has blossomed over the years into a large celebration with over 4,000 in attendance.” The event provided a safe environment for attendees to participate in several activities such as trick-or-treating for the children,
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mazes, a haunted house and contests with chances to win various prizes. “The most enjoyable aspect of volunteering at the event was aiding to a safe and enjoyable environment for children to trick-ortreat,” said Hospitalman Corey Keating, volunteer with the NATO Lions Rugby organization. “I also enjoyed contributing to the pure excitement and joy that Halloween brings.” See SPOOKTACULAR Page 7
Sure Start Students Honor Veterans Day
JFC Naples Celebrates International Food Festival
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Weekly Crime Report Review what happened between Oct.29 and nov. 04. Page 5
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Children were dazzled by the flame-breathing magician during the International Food Festival. (Photo courtesy of Allied Joint Force Command Naples)
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By Cmdr. Jay Driskell NSA Naples Executive Officer
Many of us are heading into a four-day weekend as we take a moment to recognize Veterans Day on Tuesday. We do this in honor of those who have served since its inception in 1918, marking the end of World War I. It’s a celebration to honor America's veterans for their patriotism, love of country, and willingness to serve and sacrifice for the common good. Our community consists mostly of veterans and family members of veterans. Many of us will take the day to relax and enjoy time with friends and family. I ask that everyone also remembers those still deployed or on the front lines away from their families. As veterans and military families, we may make up a small percentage of our Nation’s population, but we represent the very best of America. It was an important week as Americans voted in the midterm elections. Our voting assistance officers did a great job getting the word out about registering to vote and the options available to our military community to ensure they had a voice in their state elections. Being able to exercise that right to vote is important, no matter where we are in the world. We started this year’s Combined Federal Campaign– Overseas fund drive almost two months ago and I thank everyone for reviewing the cfcoverseas.org website or the booklets the command representatives have been passing around. It’s the one time a year more than 2,600 national and international charities are able to fundraise in the military. Contributors also have the option to give to our overseas military community through the Family Support and Youth Program (FSYP) fund. FSYP donations are returned to our installation and invested in quality-of-life programs for service members, Federal civilians and their families. On Wednesday, we just presented checks for nearly $25,000 to three organizations that give great opportunities to our youth. This was money that was donated from last year’s fund drive, put back into the community. Thanksgiving is approaching and I know a lot of people are looking forward to that traditional holiday meal, as well as more time with the family. It’s also a perfect chance to offer our single and unaccompanied service members a taste of home. Our Religious Ministries Team, the USO and MWR are doing their part to provide this chance over the coming weeks. In addition, you can sign up at MWR’s Liberty Center for “Adopt a Service Member” and open your home to someone who might not otherwise get that home-cooked meal. Both volunteers and single service members just need to sign up and they’ll work out the details. The holiday season can be difficult being away from family, especially overseas. Do what you can to ensure we’re taking care of our own Sailors serving with us here locally. In addition, there are a number of opportunities and multi-day trips to get out and explore this holiday season. Stop by ITT or the USO and see what suits you or hit up the FFSC to see what local festivals you may want to take part in. Whatever you decide, be safe, take care of your families, shipmates and each other. Have a great week!
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Special Town Hall - Nov. 18 Residents of Support Site buildings 2022, 2024, 2025, 2026, 2032, 2033, 2034, 2035, 2036, 2037 and 2038 are invited to a special Town Hall with Capt. Doug Carpenter, commanding officer of NSA Naples, on Tuesday, Nov. 18. The Town Hall is scheduled for 6 p.m. at the Support Site movie theater to discuss the conversion of these buildings to Unaccompanied Housing. The conversion will allow for increased quality of life opportunities for the single Sailors currently residing in the Capodichino barracks. The timeline of building conversions and the current resident’s relocation options will be discussed at the Town Hall. RSVP by Nov. 13 to Lt. Alex Sowers, Housing liaison officer, by calling DSN 629-4431 or 081-811-4431.
Command Holiday Greeting Card Contest Commands and private organizations can create a Holiday Greeting Card to be displayed along the Support Site entrance from Dec. 3 to Jan. 2. The 8 x 4 foot of plywood can be picked up at the Auto Wood Skills Center beginning Tuesday, Nov. 4. Winners will be announced at the MWR Holiday Tree Lighting event on Friday, Dec. 5. The first place winners receive eight certificates (up to five people each) for free bowling lanes at Strikers. Judging will consider logo, best winter holiday theme and creativity (color and design). Participants should ensure the card can withstand the wind and rain. Cards must be turned back in to the skills center by Dec. 2. For more information, call the Liberty office at DSN 626-4896 or 081-568-4896.
New Defense Logistics Agency Procedures for Naples Aviano now serves as the full-scale hub for Northern Italy and fully supports customers in Naples regarding Disposition Services. For turn-ins, visit: www.dispositionservices.dla.mil/drmo/Pages/aviano.aspx. Schedule your turn-in via the online scheduling tool to optimize efficiency and enable DLA to provide you one-on-one support: https://vsm.distribution.dla.mil/scheduler. All property turned into DLA Disposition Services requires a completed DD Form 1348-1A and required certificates. To streamline processing, usable and demilitarize-required property will be shipped to Aviano. However, scrap and hazardous waste processing will be coordinated in advance with DLA Disposition Services personnel as scrap and hazardous waste is not shipped. Property will be shipped at the generator’s expense to Aviano (DoDAAC SGP180). Pay close attention to the turn in of computers or electronics and follow appropriate guidelines by N6. For questions regarding the receiving of material, please contact DSN 314-632-6233.
Now- Nov. 26: Adopt a Service Member for Thanksgiving Dinner Are you a single or unaccompanied service member and don’t want to be stuck in the barracks this Thanksgiving? Would you rather spend the day watching football, playing video games and eating too much turkey? Are you a family with a couple extra spots at your dinner table and want help share the feeling of family and friends? Sign up for “Adopt a Service Member” at the Capodichino Liberty Center and make the holiday extra special for everyone. For more information, call DSN 626-4896 or 081-5684896.
Now- Nov. 30: Knights of Columbus Coat Drive The Knights of Columbus are teaming up with local charities to provide clean, reusable coats to those in need. Collection boxes are located at the Support Site and Capodichino chapels until Nov. 30. For questions or additional information, please contact Lt. Ron Neal at DSN 626-5914.
Now- Dec. 20: Youth Winter Gymnastics Pre-Registration Pre-registration is open for all current fall 2014 gymnastics students to ensure they keep their spot. Stop by the Youth Center to reserve now or call DSN 629-7456, 081811-7456.
Nov. 7: Home Sweet Hoedown at the Support Site Village Forum AFN Naples, along with USO, MWR, and the NOSC, will bring a piece of the "South" to the Support Site Village
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Forum Square through music, line dancing, food and activities. AFN's Home Sweet Hoedown will be held on Friday, Nov. 7 from 6 to 9 p.m. Volunteers are needed for country performers, food vendors, volunteers and a line dance caller. Food vendors must be a recognized private organization. To volunteer or for more information, contact MC3 Erica Yelland at DSN 629-6918 or check out AFN Naples on Facebook.
Nov. 9: Free Comedy/Juggling Show at Strikers Bowling Center Celebrate Month of the Military Family with a special show at the Strikers Bowling Center by Nick Pike at 2 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 9. The show is free and open to all ages. Nick's one-man show is a combination of juggling, acrobatics, fast-paced comedy, hilarious audience participation and stunts so dangerous- no one else in the world performs them. For more information, call 626-4898 or 081-568-4898.
Nov. 12-14, 17-18: Navy College Program CLEPA-THON The Navy College Office is sponsoring a CLEP-A-THON at the National Test Center in November. Take as many CLEP & DSST tests as you would like Nov. 12- 14 and Nov. 17- 18. Earn college credits fast. Tests are free for active-duty service members. Tests will be given at Capodichino in room G049.1 of the Admin II building. Contact the UMUC National Test Center at DSN 6266675 or 081-568-6675 for more information.
Nov. 13: Language Testing at Navy College Office The Defense Language Proficiency Test (DLPT) and the Defense Language Aptitude Battery (DLAB) will be offered on Thursday, Nov. 13. Seats are limited based on the number of computer workstations. Interested persons must possess an active One Net account in order to test. Visitor accounts will not allow access to the Department of Defense testing software. Please arrange with your command N6 or the installation’s N6 at DSN 314-626-1138. Please confirm you have access prior to arriving for the test. Contact the Navy College Program at DSN 626-6683 or 626-6678 to register and to obtain further instructions. Registrations cannot be accepted via email.
Nov. 13: Dental Clinic Celebrates Retiree Appreciation Day In honor of Veterans Day, the U.S. Naval Hospital Naples Dental Clinic has set aside Thursday, Nov. 13 for military retiree dental exams and cleanings. As there are only a limited number of appointments available, this service is restricted to U.S. military retirees only and does not include their family members. Retirees are ordinarily seen on a stand-by basis only, so all appointments will be set aside for them. Retirees should call the Support Site Dental Clinic at DSN 629-6007 or 081-811-6007 to make an appointment. Plan on arriving 15 minutes before the appointment time and be advised that treatment needs identified during a routine exam and cleaning may not be available at the facility.
Nov. 13: Veterans Appreciation Dinner The U.S. Naval Hospital Naples First Class Petty Officer Association will be sponsoring the Veterans Appreciation Dinner at the hospital’s La Cucina Galley at 5 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 13. The dinner is an opportunity to recognize and remember those who have served in the military and will include a Prisoner of War table ceremony. For questions, please contact HM1 Sher Wynn Barberan at DSN 629-6462.
Nov. 14: Inflatable Fun at Youth Center A family celebration with inflatable fun is scheduled at the Youth Center on Friday, Nov. 14. There will be a bounce house, obstacle course and DJ available. It will be open from noon to 2 p.m. for an all-ages community time with no registration required. All children must be accompanied by an adult and should enter through the School Aged Care side. It will be open for middle school students only from 6 to 8 p.m. and high school students only from 8 to 10 p.m. Teens must be a member of the center and should enter through the Teen Center. For more information, call DSN 629-4722 or 081-811-4722.
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Nov. 14: Turkey Shoot at the Carney Park Golf Course Join the 4-person scramble golf tournament at Carney Park where 24 turkeys will be awarded! Tournament is for adults only and costs $25 per person, plus green fees. 100 percent of the price will be returned to the prize fund. Sign up by Nov. 13. Call 081-526-4296 for more details.
Nov. 14: NOR Ski Shop Opens The Ski Shop will open its doors for the season on Friday, Nov. 14. It will be open Tuesday through Friday from 11 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. for ski and snowboard repair, snow equipment rentals including ski/snowboard packages (for adults and children), helmets, sleds and more. Ski trips begin in December, so get ready. For more information, call DSN 629-4947 or 081-526-1579.
Nov. 15: Navy Chaplain Corps Birthday Ball Celebrate the 239th birthday of the U.S. Navy Chaplain Corps at this year’s ball in Santa Maria Capua Vetere. The event will be held on Saturday, Nov. 15 from 6 to 11 p.m. Lodging is possible at the venue and ticket prices are on a sliding rank scale. Uniform for the night will be Dinner Dress Blue or service equivalent. For more information or tickets, please call the chapel at DSN 629-4600 or 6263539.
Nov. 15- 16: Racquetball Tournament Intramural Sports is hosting a racquetball tournament at the Support Site Fitness Forum from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. The tournament is open to adults, 18 years and above not in high school. There are various categories in the tournament and the cost is $10 per person. For more information, call DSN 629-6528 or 331-197-4132.
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Nov. 19- 20: ASIST “Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training” The Navy Region Europe, Africa Southwest Asia CREDO team will hold an ASIST Workshop for everyone who wants to feel more comfortable, confident and competent in helping to prevent the immediate risk of suicide in our community. It will be held at the Capodichino Chapel Fellowship Hall. To register or for more information, contact DSN 626-5255, 081-568-5255, or email CREDO@eu.navy.mil. Take a look at www.facebook.com/CREDO.EU for more information on other upcoming retreats and workshops.
Nov. 21: Single Sailor Thanksgiving Dinner Outreach A single Sailor Thanksgiving outreach is being hosted by the Religious Ministries Team at the Support Site hospital galley on Friday, Nov. 21. The free home-cooked Thanksgiving dinner from 5 to 7 p.m. and is for all single Sailors and geo bachelors – bring your appetite and a friend. There will also be free giveaways. Please contact the Chaplain’s office at 626-3539 for more information.
Nov. 22: Family Turkey Trot All ages are welcome to join the Family Turkey Trot on Saturday, Nov. 22 at the Support Site Fitness Forum. Pick up a registration form at either gym and turn it in on the day of the event. Registration begins at 7 a.m. in Central Park with a child/family 1-mile run beginning at 8 a.m. The adult 10K run start afterwards. Cost is $5 per person for the run and $5 per T-shirt. For more information, call DSN 626-4255 or 081-568-4255.
Nov. 22: Parents’ Night Out Parents can take the night off on Saturday, Nov. 22 from 4 p.m. to midnight. The Child Development Center will be open so parents can enjoy the time with spouses, family or friends. Cost is $4 per hour. Children accepted are from ages 6 weeks to 6th grade. Register at the Support Site or Capodichino CDC from 6:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. by Friday, Nov. 14. For more details, contact DSN 629-4390 or 629-4989.
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Compiled by Teresa Merola
New Findings in Pompeii
Naples Businessman’s Property Seized
Remains of dozens of clay pottery pieces were found near what was once a ceramic workshop close to the ancient Pompeii’s Herculaneum gate. Archaeologists said the remains will give more insight into daily life in the city of Pompeii just before the eruption of Mount Vesuvius. The clay vessels were used as drink or food containers. They are the result of work outside the ancient city walls near the Herculaneum gate where it is believed workshops and cemeteries were located. Archaeologists continue to uncover significant finds at Pompeii, a UNESCO World Heritage Site where the European Union has devoted €105 million for a major restoration program called the Great Pompeii Project.
A villa with a swimming pool, 92 pieces of real estate, a Ferrari and a Porsche and company offices were seized by police from a businessman near Naples. The assets seized were worth about €165 million, and the businessman is under investigation for suspected extortion and allegedly setting up front companies with nine others.
Nero’s Villa Re-Opened to the Public Emperor Nero’s large villa, called Domus Aurea was reopened to the public. The large monument was closed for years after several parts had begun collapsing. The new opening was partly funded by media company Sky Italia, and will also be financed by a one of Italy’s first cases of cultural crowd funding, an initiative sponsored by the Culture Ministry, which is hoping to raise €31 million. The Domus Aurea was built by Emperor Nero after the great fire of Rome in 64AD that destroyed the aristocratic dwellings on the slopes of the Palatine Hill. Tours of the villa are offered in Italian, English and Spanish and are reservation-only. Tours take place on weekends and last one hour, as there is still maintenance and restoration work underway. Visitors will be required to wear a protective helmet.
Michelin-Starred Restaurant Near Naples 29 Italian restaurants were awarded in the Michelin prestigious guidebook. 27 restaurants received one star and two new entries received two-star level. Milan’s city has 58 Michelin-starred restaurants. Piedmont region comes in second place followed by the Campania region where 35 restaurants are starred in the guidebook. In Brusciano near Naples, Taverna Estia restaurant was awarded recently with two stars. The European Commission also granted the piadina from the Emilia-Romagna region with protected geographical indication status (PGI). The piadina dates back to Roman times and is a flat-bread sandwich filled with a variety of cheeses, cold cuts and vegetables. It can also have sweet fillings such as jam or chocolate.
Fiat Destroyed With Pickaxe A young man in Milan destroyed his brand new Fiat 500 with a pickaxe. He smashed his car in half after it wouldn’t start when he was ready to go to work. The car was brought to the body shop and police took the man to a local hospital where he had previously been treated for psychological problems.
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The InSIde Page… VOLUNTEERS NEEDED NAPLES OVERSEAS SUPPORT CLUB (NOSC) is seeking committed members to serve as Vice President of Fundraising, Membership Chairperson, Parliamentarian, and Shopping on the Boot Editor for the 2014-15 board term. For more information, please visit www.noscitaly.com or email noscitaly@gmail.com. THE TRANSATLANTIC COUNCIL OF THE BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA is looking for Eagle Scouts in the Naples community to update the National Eagle Scout Association database. All Eagle Scouts, both active and not active in scouting are asked to send an email with their last name, first name, email address, hometown/community, and council/district name where they earned their Eagle rank, to Troop 007 committee chair Jeff Arter at jeffarter@hotmail.com. "Once an Eagle, always an Eagle." USO NAPLES is looking for outgoing and enthusiastic volunteers to join their committee to make a tangible difference in the community through events and special projects. If interested, please email Luisa Mazzella at luisa.mazzella@uso.it or call the USO Capodichino office at DSN 626-5713. NAPLES AMERICAN RED CROSS (ARC) needs volunteers. If you are interested in volunteering or in taking a CPR/First Aid class, call 081-568-4788 or 626-4788 for more information. You can also "like" our Facebook page - American Red Cross Naples - to keep up with current opportunities. NAPLES HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETIC BOOSTER CLUB is looking for new board members. Consider offering your time to further the work of the Athletic Booster Club. The club is accepting nominations and applications for the 2014-15 Board. We will call for a membership-wide vote in May, with the new Board installed in June. The current board is working to have summer and fall kick off plans in place to ease the transition, as well as a healthy bank account to seed 2014-15 Wildcat Athletics. Job descriptions for president, vice president, treasurer, secretary, membership, Webmaster, publicity/marketing and spirit wear can be found at www.naplesboosterclub.com in the documents section. Please contact president@naplesboosterclub.com or membership@naplesboosterclub.com for more information. FLEET AND FAMILY SUPPORT CENTER is looking for volunteers to assist in the event of an emergency. Volunteers could be called upon if families are relocated to Support Site due to a natural disaster or similar emergency that exceeds what the FFSC staff can support. Volunteers may greet families, inquire about needs, organize supplies, complete paperwork, etc. Being on the list does not obligate anyone to a future event. If you are interested in volunteering for this, please call 081-8116372 or email FFSCNSANaplesItaly@eu.navy.mil. CLUB BEYOND is searching for volunteers to serve as Adult Leaders. Leaders assist in planning, setup and conducting small group meetings with students in grades 7 through 12. Leadership training lasts a month. If interested, please contact Arturo Paulino at apaulino@clubbeyond.org for an appointment. NAVY-MARINE CORPS RELIEF SOCIETY OPERATION CLIP & SAVE (coupons): 081-568-3913. ANIMALS WITHOUT LIMITS (AWL) is searching for volunteers who want to help at our Animal Hospice in Lago Patria. We also need volunteers for different projects on the Support Site base. For more information, please contact us at awlrescueteam@ gmail.com or director@animalswithoutlimits.com. THE AMERICAN SOCCER CLUB (ASC) OF NAPOLI is looking for qualified coaches. Those interested in coaching should e-mail doc@ascnapoli.com.
ONGOING/ON THE HORIZON The NAPLES MIDDLE HIGH SCHOOL PTSA is looking for volunteers to help provide information, resources and events that strengthen the connections between students, parents, the school and the community. A yearly membership is $10 and joining is a great way to get involved, meet the teachers, other parents and your child's friends. Email NaplesPTSAteam@gmail.com or search Naples Middle High School PTSA on Facebook. BOY SCOUT TROOP 007 holds troop meetings every Monday from 6:30 to 8 p.m. in the Support Site Community Center. E-mail the Scoutmaster at scoutmastertroop007@gmail.com or visit these websites at https://www.facebook. com/BSATroop007; https://www.troopwebhost.org/Troop007Naples and https:/ /www. troopwebhost.org/FormHTML.aspx?site=Troop007Naples. COALITION OF SAILORS AGAINST DESTRUCTIVE DECISIONS (CSADD), Naples Chapter meets every 2nd and 4th Wednesday of each month at 1 p.m. in the NSA Naples Chiefs Mess, located by the quarterdeck in Admin I. CSADD's mission is to create a culture in which our shipmates are helping shipmates maintain a course of success through good decision making. For more information, contact MC2 Ramsaran at DSN 626-5249. NAVY LEAGUE NAPLES has three missions: to enhance the morale of active duty personnel and their families; to inform Congress and the American public on the importance of strong sea services; and to support youth through programs such as the Junior ROTC that expose young people to the values of our sea services. Personnel interested in joining or participating with the Navy League should contact Betty Reese at 081-526-8051. For more information, visit www.navyleague.org. THE NAPLES TOASTMASTERS CLUB provides materials and experience to improve competent communication and leadership skills. Meetings are at 6:30 p.m. on the first & third Tuesdays of the month at the Support Site Community Center. Guests are always welcome. For more information, visit www.naplestoastmasters.wix.com/toastmastersnaples or like us on Facebook "Toastmasters Naples Italy."
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November in Campania: St. Martin, NewWine and Chestnuts Italy and Beyond Lou Freed is a regular contributing culture and travel columnist for Panorama. She has traveled and cruised extenLou Freed sively in the Mediterranean and Northern Europe. Her monthly column offers cultural and travel insights locally and further afield.
By Lou Freed
a depiction of St Martin of Tours (a former soldier in the Roman army) and his Samaritan deed of cutting his cloak in two to give half to a beggar. Italians and many other europeans commemorate the saint on nov. 11. (Photos by J. Freed)
To Americans, Nov. 11 means honoring Veterans’ heroic deeds and sacrifices. For Italians and many other Europeans, the day recalls the Samaritan deed of the ex-Roman army soldier, St. Martin of Tours. Tradition holds that while the good man was stationed in Amiens, France, he cut his cloak in two and gave half to a bitterly cold beggar. The humanitarian act, as the story goes, miraculously changed the chilly weather to a sunny day, spawning the Italian term, “L’estate di San Martino” or St. Martin’s summer. The expression refers to warm and bright
a breathtaking view of the naples Bay from the Baroque. St. Martin’s Charterhouse complex in the Vomero. Formerly a monastery, the current museum boasts fascinating frescoes, rich gildings and exquisite art collections.
November days following an initial autumn cold snap (or what Americans call Indian summer). The 11th of this month also marks the traditional Italian uncorking of “vino novello“(new wine) when vintners say the nectar completes its fermentation.
St. Martin as Patron of the US Army Quartermaster Corps The U.S. Army Quartermaster Corps (inspired by the French warriors that carried the cloak to the battlefield in the Middle Ages) established the Military Order of Saint Martin in 1997. The Corps declared the saint their patron and “a fitting symbol for Logistics Warriors charged with supporting victory now and for all time.” The Order has a three-level award program and a medal showing the saint’s humanitarian action described at www.qmfound.com/martin.htm. On Veterans Day, consider a visit to Vomero’s Baroque St. Martin’s Charterhouse, formerly a monastery and currently a museum. In the ex-pharmacy of the complex, view exquisitely handpainted majolica jars, one of which depicts St. Martin’s exemplary deed. Among the display of porcelain pieces is a marvelous one portraying the beloved icon. Plan an hour or more at this top notch Neapolitan site to marvel at rich frescoes, gildings and art in the church, cloister and
grounds. A “must see” is the phenomenal Cucciniello Nativity tableaux along with breathtaking views of the Naples Bay from the complex.
St. Martin and New Wine Celebrations Commemoration of the saint goes hand in hand with “vino novello” at these towns. Scisciano (Naples province) invites you to their “Sagra della pizzette e vino cotto” Nov. 8, 9 and 11. Read more at www.circolosanmar tino.it or contact 081-519-8731. On Nov. 10, Mignano Monte Lungo (Caserta province) will attract visitors with their local specialties at “Inno al Novello” (Ode to Novello). Log onto www.prolocomignano.it and link to “Eventi” for details.
Chestnut Fests A perfect match for new wine as well as a delicious munch for the holidays, check out how these towns go nuts over this produce. Sorbo Serpico (Avellino province) Nov. 7-9 is promoted at www.facebook.com/events/ 771245169601945/; Montella (Benevento province) Nov. 7-9 shown at www.montella.gov.it and www.comunemontella.it and the “Sagra della Castagna e dei prodotti del sottobosco” in Acerno (Salerno province) Nov 8 and 9 described at www.prolocoacerno.it.
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The Fest of Fests Sant’Angelo dei Lombardi, a beautifully reconstructed medieval town of Alta Irpinia in Avellino province, will celebrate “La sagra delle sagre” Nov. 15-16. The catastrophic 6.9 magnitude Irpinia earthquake in Nov. 1980 virtually leveled the town, but has since been a model for stepping back in time. At the annual gastronomical big-to-do, Avellino’s landmark wines -- Taurasi, Aglianico and Greco di Tufo -- compete for attention with mushrooms, truffles, cheese, chestnuts, honey and jams .What’s more, the event is a feast for the eyes with the array of local creations in wood, wrought iron and ceramic. Architecturally, attractions include the 10th c Lombard Castle, 11th c Cathedral, and 12th c Goleto Abbey (called the Assisi of Irpinia). Besides St. Michael the Archangel (the town’s patron saint), the Lombard residents in circa 1000 A.D. inspired the area’s name. For resources on the delightful affair, visit www.eptavellino.it/ 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.
a vendor roasting chestnuts on an open fire brings loads of gusto and aroma to one of the Campanian towns using the produce this month. (Photo by J. Freed)
Fabrication Begins for Future USS Daniel Inouye From the NSA Naples Energy Management Team
Bath Iron Works (BIW) celebrated the start of fabrication of the future USS Daniel Inouye (DDG 118) during a ceremony at BIW shipyard, Oct. 31. This first major ship milestone symbolizes that the first 100 tons of steel for the ship have been cut. "Construction on Arleigh Burke-class (DDG 51) destroyers is in full swing on the East and Gulf Coasts," said Capt. Mark Vandroff, DDG 51-class program manager, Program Executive Office (PEO) Ships. "The restart DDG 51s benefit from a mature and stable design with increased air and missile defense capabilities. These build on a legacy of success, providing outstanding combat capability and survivability characteristics." The ceremony came just a day after BIW ceremoniously laid the keel for the future USS Rafael Peralta (DDG 115), and a month following the start of fabrication on the future USS Paul Ignatius (DDG 117) at the Huntington Ingalls Industries (HII) shipyard in Pascagoula, Mississippi. Daniel Inouye will be equipped with the Navy's Aegis Combat System, the world's foremost integrated naval weapon system. This system delivers quick reaction time, high firepower, and increased electronic countermeasures capability for anti-air warfare.
The ship is part of the Navy's latest flight of destroyer, Flight IIA, which enables power projection, forward presence, and escort operations at sea in support of low intensity conflict/coastal and littoral offshore warfare as well as open-ocean conflict. First-in-class ship, USS Arleigh Burke (DDG 51) was laid down at the BIW shipyard in 1988. Since, BIW and HII have laid keels for an additional 67 Arleigh Burke-class destroyers including Daniel Inouye. Destroyers have been a mainstay of the Navy's surface fleet since the first U.S. Navy destroyer, USS Bainbridge, was commissioned in 1902. Able to operate independently or as part of carrier strike groups, surface action groups, amphibious ready groups, and underway replenishment groups, today's destroyers provide the fleet with multimission offensive and defensive capabilities. As one of the Defense Department's largest acquisition organizations, PEO Ships is responsible for executing the development and procurement of all destroyers, amphibious ships, special mission and support ships, and special warfare craft. Currently, the majority of shipbuilding programs managed by PEO Ships are benefiting from serial production efficiencies, which are critical to delivering ships on cost and schedule.
In the event of an emergency or to report a crime, please call the Emergency Dispatch Center at 081-568-4911 or 5911.(On-Base Dial 9-1-1) For non-emergency assistance, call 081-568-5638.
• Nov. 10: Prenatal Parenting: Nutrition, Fetal & Child Development, and Labor & Delivery, Mon, 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Support Site FFSC (2 of 4 Sessions) • Nov. 12: Visit a Fresh Pasta Store, Wed, 10:45 a.m. to 1 p.m. Carpool from Support Site – Meeting Point is inside TLA Lobby . • Nov. 12: TAP Capstone, 9 a.m. to noon, Support Site FFSC • Nov. 13: Couples Communication 101, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Support Site FFSC • Nov. 13: Smooth Move, 8 a.m. to noon, Support Site FFSC. Note All non-Navy personnel may arrive at 9:30 a.m. Call for details. Registration Required. • Nov. 14: Explore Vomero Area, 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., Leaves from Capo – Meeting Point is at McDonald’s Café next to Naples airport. • Nov. 14: Resume Writing, 2 p.m. to 4 p.m., Support Site FFSC. • Nov 14: Relaxation Techniques for Labor and Delivery, 9 to 10:30 a.m., Support Site FFSC (1 of 2 Sessions) • Nov 17: Easy Italian, noon to 3 p.m., Support Site FFSC (2 of 3) • Nov 17: Prenatal Parenting: Nutrition, Fetal & Child Development, and Labor & Delivery, 9 to 10:30 a.m. Support Site FFSC (3 of 4 Sessions) • Nov 17: Sponsorship Training, 9 a.m. to noon, Support Site FFSC • Nov 18: Downtown Naples Highlights, 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., - Leaves from Capo – Meeting Point is at McDonald’s Café next to Naples airport. • Nov 20: Italian Cooking Class: 10:15 a.m. to 2 p.m., - Leaves from Support Site – Meeting Point is inside TLA Lobby. Note: Cost is Euro 15,00 to be paid at the Restaurant. Requires prior purchase of 2 E1 bus tickets at NEX Coffee Shop. • Nov 20: Banking and Financial Services, 9 a.m. to noon, Support Site FFSC • Nov 20: Ombudsman Assembly Meeting, 6 to 8 p.m., Support Site FFSC • Nov 21: Relaxation Techniques for Labor and Delivery, 9 to 10:30 a.m., Support Site FFSC (2 of 2 Sessions) • Nov 21: Employment Opportunities in Naples, 2 to 4 p.m., Support Site FFSC • Nov 21: Nurturing Touch child & Infant Massage, noon to 1:30 p.m., Support Site FFSC • Nov 24: Prenatal Parenting: Nutrition, Fetal & Child Development, and Labor & Delivery, 9 to 10:30 a.m. Support Site FFSC (4 of 4 Sessions) • Nov 24: Easy Italian, noon to 3 p.m., Support Site FFSC (3 of 3) • Nov 25: Learn How to Play Scopa, 10 a.m. to noon, Support Site FFSC
Announced Closures/ Limited Services
Crime Report for Oct. 29 - Nov. 04 From the NSA Naples Command Investigative Division and NCIS
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Sure Start Students Honor Veterans Day
Children enrolled in the Sure Start Program celebrated Veterans day with songs and handmade poppies. (Photos by Sherri Zimmermann)
From Sure Start Staff
Mount Whitney Returns to Gaeta By MC2 Corey Hensley
U.S. 6th Fleet command and control ship USS Mount Whitney (LCC 20), returned to its homeport of Gaeta, Italy, following routine operations to the Black Sea, Oct. 31st. During the underway, Mount Whitney made port visits to Batumi, Georgia; Constanta, Romania; and Burgas, Bulgaria. The ship’s presence in the Black Sea demonstrated the United States’ commitment to working closely with allies to enhance maritime security and stability, readiness, and naval capability; and our commitment to promote peace and stability to our NATO allies in the region. “I feel humbled and honored to be the Command Master Chief for this group of dedicated professionals. The Mount Whitney crew performed brilliantly alongside our navy counterparts during our time in the Black Sea,” said Command Master Chief Matt Dickinson. Throughout the deployment USS Mount Whitney hosted the U.S. Ambassador to Georgia, the Georgian Prime Minister and local government officials, the ship also participated in underway engagements
with our allies and partners that were designed to enhance maritime capabilities among participating nations. They also took part in COMRELs during port visits. The U.S. Naval Forces Europe Band performed concerts in Batumi, Georgia; Constanta, Romania; and in Bulgaria. “We were able to conduct a wide range of events, to include community engagements to underway engagements alongside our allies and partners from Georgia, Romania and Bulgaria,” Dickinson continued. “The Sailors demonstrated outstanding conduct and professionalism both ashore and at sea, making our time in the Black Sea both valuable and memorable.” Mount Whitney, forward deployed to Gaeta, Italy, operates with a combined crew of U.S. Navy Sailors and Military Sealift Command civil service mariners. The civil service mariners perform navigation, deck, engineering and supply service operawhile military personnel support tions, communications, weapons systems and security.
Naples Elementary School Sure Start Classes showed their gratitude to the veterans and active duty members in their lives Nov. 5 by putting on a performance. Rear Adm. John Scorby, commander of Navy Region Europe, Africa, Southwest Asia, and his wife Christine were guest speakers at the event. Scorby addressed the crowd of more than 60 family members touching on the importance of family involvement with their children’s education and the benefits of the Sure Start Program. One of the highlights was when Christine addressed the parents. She spoke about her personal experiences of raising a family in a military community. She also shared that she understood the struggles of being a mobile family and how parents will be the one constant in their child’s education. A letter of recommitment to the Sure Start Program goals was signed by Scorby and his wife, Principal Chris Beane, Assistant Principal Arturo Rivera, Sure Start Teachers Bridget Ruffino and Karen Rodrigues. The students sang songs, presented handmade poppies to the audience, and enjoyed breakfast with their families. The U.S. 6th Fleet command and control ship USS Mount Whitney (LCC 20) underway in the Black Sea. Mount Whitney, forward-deployed to gaeta, Italy, is conducting naval operations in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of operations in support of U.S. national security interests in europe. (Photo by MC2 John Herman )
Rear adm. John Scorby and his wife were guest speakers for the event.
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New Thinking for Tomorrow's Battlefields By MC1 Steven Khor, Submarine Force Pacific, Public Affairs
Sailors, junior officers and developers from around the nation attended the Tactical Advancements for the Next Generation (TANG) Expo at the historic submarine base on board Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Oct. 27-30, for a week long workshop aimed at new ideas and concepts for the fleet. This TANG was co-sponsored by Commander, Undersea Surveillance (CUS); Submarine Force, U.S. Pacific Fleet (SUBPAC); Naval Sea Systems Command Maritime Surveillance Program Office Systems (NAVSEA PMS 485); and the Undersea Systems Program Office (PEO IWS 5). It is the fifth in a series of TANG events designed to improve watch team efficiency, build smoother communication, create a stronger military community and boost skills in order to improve the capabilities of submarines, and ships and their crews in the fleet. The current event focused on process improvements for the Integrated Undersea Surveillance Systems community. "Your job is to use your experience, and tell us how to make the processes and more importantly the systems better so we can get better data to the decision makers," said Rear Adm. Phil Sawyer, SUBPAC commander, addressing those gathered to kick-off the week's events. "It is imperative that you dig deep and recognize that the feedback that you provide will make it to the fleet. They enable us to get the right data to the guy that is making the decision quicker and allows him to make a better decision, and that's fundamentally what this is about." The TANG events such as this one started in 2011, in an effort to harness views on technology to improve sonar and fire control systems. Sawyer said that because of TANG events, there are improvements in those systems that can be seen in the fleet today. Capt. Steve Harrison, major program manager for PEO IWS 5, believes the event will help the TANG attendees to come up with ways to rapidly implement new ideas into the fleet. During the week, participants utilized foam core, cardboard, markers and sticky-notes to
brainstorm clever ideas quickly throughout the room. The event included presentations, exercises, and reviews. "The developers are here to watch these ideas and over the next year or so rapidly turn those ideas into another round of more advanced prototypes that Sailors and junior officers will try out," said Harrison. "Those ideas that work best are then introduced into our systems as quickly as two years." Harrison said that they have used this design-thinking approach for submarine and surface ship sonar and combat systems over the past several years, and it has produced some great capabilities. Harrison believes TANG design-thinking events help support the Chief of Naval Operations tenets of Warfighting First and Operate Forward, because these innovative capabilities will be pushed to forward-deployed warships based on Undersecretary of Defense Frank Kendall's Better Buying Power 3.0 initiatives, which emphasize achieving dominant capabilities through innovation and technical excellence. Harrison added that the TANG design-thinking approach could really help solve many of the system problems we see in the Navy. "Our Sailors and officers live with these systems for weeks and months on end while they are under way, so they really know the limitations of the systems and have been brainstorming on every watch, what they would do if they were in charge of development," said Harrison. "These TANG events provide a structured approach for the developers to listen to their great ideas, and we are constantly amazed at what they come up with." Sonar Technician 2nd Class Adam Worzella, of the Naval Ocean Processing Facility in Dam Neck, Virginia, said he is excited to see the new challenges that will be implemented into the fleet from events like TANG. "I think it is great," said Worzella. "It will definitely make it easier to implement new systems and make it a more fun in the process of trying to figure stuff out from people who have been in and seen all the systems that we currently have."
Costume contests, music and even a movie were provided as part of the entertainment for Spooktacular attendees. (Photos courtesy of USO Naples)
A ‘Spooktacular’ Halloween by MC3 Luis R. Chavez Jr., Navy Public Affairs Support Element EAST Det. Europe
Over 20 organizations participated in the event. American Forces Network Naples provided music, the United Service Organizations managed the maze, pie eating contest and costume contest. Also, the Naples Overseas Support Club hosted the pumpkin carving and decorating contest. Several other private organizations managed food sales and the trick-or-treat areas. “The H.O.G. organization donated their time as ticket
distributors in addition to 30 individuals who supported the hayride, ticket booths, set-up, clean-up and candy distribution,” said Knapp about the Harley Owners Group Naples Chapter. “Most importantly, MWR maintenance set-up all the tents and ticket booths, and supported trash pick-up and pack up after the event.” The NSA Naples Halloween Spooktacular is one of many events sponsored by the Naples Area MWR organization.
USO volunteers set up the maze and other events, while providing prizes for contests.
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M ORE I NSIDE PAGE … ONGOING/ON THE HORIZON NAPLES AREA FIRST CLASS PETTY OFFICERS ASSOCIATION is composed of members from different rates with one mission. As a service organization, we enhance community relations, promote awareness of our duties as Sailors, and fortify the professional and social welfare of our service members. We normally convene every other week alternating Tuesdays and Thursdays. Visit us and learn how you can participate and feel free to bring a friend! For more information, please contact YN1 Gordon at DSN: 626-7733. CLUB BEYOND is a youth group run by Naval Support Activity Naples Religious Ministries. Club Beyond is open to children in grades 7 through 12, and meets Wednesdays at 5:30 p.m. in the Chapel Fellowship Hall at the Support Site. For more information, please contact Arturo at apaulino@clubbeyond.org. ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS hosts English-speaking AA meetings on and off base in the Naples area. For more information, please call 339-267-7075 or visit www.alcoholics-anonymous.eu/countries/italy.htm. NATO LIONS RUGBY CLUB is looking for new players. All abilities wanted. Practice is held every Wednesday at Carney Park at 5:45 p.m. Show up with shoes, shorts and a mouth guard. Training and development will be provided. If you have any questions, email Mark Woodall or co-manager Andrew Bohnsack at markwoodall82@hotmail.co.uk or andrew.bohnsack@ gmail.com. NAPLES OFFICIALS ASSOCIATION NEEDS REFEREES Anyone interested should contact Nigel Alexander at 081-721-5413 or 346-680-3282 or by e-mail to nalexander@afsouth.nato.int. HARRY S. TRUMAN LODGE No. 649 meets 6:30 p.m. every 2nd and 4th Friday of the month at 6:30 p.m. FMI, contact Kevin Baker at 338-479-7023 or hst649sec@ yahoo.com, or visit http://groups.yahoo.com/ group/HST649. WOMEN, INFANTS, CHILDREN (WIC) OVERSEAS PROGRAM is offered at NSA Naples. Women who are pregnant, breastfeeding, postpartum or have an infant or child under the age of five may qualify for the program. WIC Overseas is a nutrition education program that provides nutritious supplemental foods. Contact WIC Overseas at 081-811-4962. THE NAPLES AREA SECOND CLASS PETTY OFFICERS ASSOCIATION meets twice a month to discuss upcoming community outreach opportunities and charity events. For more information, contact MA2 Aaron Kurschner at DSN 626-2871 or ABH2 Brent Paucke at DSN 626-5382. NAPOLI NATION FAN CLUB is a group that helps community members attend SSC Napoli soccer games, promotes intercultural relations and provides SSC Napoli information to the community. Membership benefits include SSC Napoli gear, discounted tickets and entry to Napoli Nation functions. FMI, visit www.facebook.com/groups/USASSCNapoli. SEVENTH DAY ADVENTIST WORSHIP SERVICE takes place Saturdays at Support Site Chapel from 9 a.m. to noon. The schedule is: Sabbath School lessons, 9:30 to 10:45 a.m.; songs and praise, 10:45 to 11 a.m.; Divine Service, 11 a.m. to noon. For more information, please contact Paolo Fleurant at 328-194-6897 or naplesadventistsgroup@yahoo.com. CONNECT THE TOTS CLUB unites families with children from newborn to preschool age within the Naples military community. Club events include monthly coffee mornings and birthday parties, weekly playgroups, craft activities and more. For more information, visit www.meetup.com/ Connect-the-Tots-Club. CATHOLIC WOMEN OF THE CHAPEL meets monthly in the Support Site Fellowship Hall for prayer, fellowship, and learning. Child care provided. We also meet Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m. for Rosary and Thursdays at 9:30 a.m. for bible study. For more information, e-mail cwocnaples@gmail.com or check out our Facebook page: Catholic Women of the Chapel - NSA Naples, Italy. PUBLIC SPEAKING WITH TOASTMASTERS The Naples Toastmasters Club meets the first and third Tuesdays of every month. Meetings are held at the Support Site Community Center at 6:30 p.m. FMI, contact the Toastmasters president at 342-010-6263. GAETA/NAPLES AREA GIRL SCOUTS Now accepting registration for the 201213 school year. We are still in need of leaders and co-leaders. Training and support provided. FMI, contact naplesgs@yahoo.com. FILIPINO-AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF NAPLES, ITALY meets at noon the first Sunday of every month at the Support Site Fellowship Hall. For more information, contact Ron Nacianceno at 081-568-1746 or 335-760-4446. Also check out the group’s Facebook page, Fil-Am Naples. THE U.S. MILITARY RETIREE ASSOCIATION OF SOUTHERN ITALY (USMRASI) 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 7 to 7:30 p.m. every Monday at the side chapel at the Support Site. Newcomers should stop by at 6:30 p.m. Participation is free. FMI, e-mail Laura Hitchcock at laura.poodle@ gmail.com. REGISTER FOR GRADUATE DEGREE ON-SITE PROGRAMS The University of Oklahoma offers the Master of Human Relations on-site graduate degree program. Courses meet in a series of four evenings and one weekend. For more information, contact the OU office at DSN: 626-6672 or visit the office at Capodichino in the Admin II building. REGISTER FOR ON-SITE UNDERGRADUATE CLASSES Visit the colleges for more information about what classes and programs are offered. UMUC Maryland can be reached at 081-568-6673/74/75; Central Texas College is at 081-568-6761. CALLING ALL NAPLES NURSES! Please consider joining the Naples Area Nurses Association (NANA). NANA is an organization of nurses that work together to fundraise, participate in social events, and provide support throughout the U.S. Naval Hospital Naples and NSA Naples community. FMI, contact Lt. Shelley Beltz at shelley.beltz @med.navy.mil or Lt. Jenny Paul at jenny.paul@med.navy.mil. THE WELFARE & RECREATION ASSOCIATION is available to meet associates every Thursday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at its location on the first floor of Building 450 upstairs from Capo Landing. FMI, visit http://www. wraitalia.it. SECURITY NOTE: All DoD military or civilian personnel hosting an event off base must complete a Special Event Force Protection Plan (SEFPP) 45 days in advance, regardless of organization, if the event will involve 50 or more personnel, include distinguished visitors or involve personnel wearing uniforms. FMI, contact the AT/FP Division at 081-568-5525 or visit the division office in the 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 081-811-6451 to confirm that Mass is being held. Thursday Men’s Fellowship and Bible Study (6-7 a.m.) in the hospital galley. SURE START is a unique program committed to providing the highest quality of education for command-sponsored children of enlisted personnel (priority to E1-E4) who are 4 years old by Sept. 1. FMI, call Karen Rodrigues at 081-811-4682 or the school at 081-811-4037. THE KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS, San Gennaro council 14853, meets at 7 p.m. the second and fourth Thursday of each month at the Support Site Fleet and Family Support Center. E-mail George Piette at kofcnaples@ gmail.com or visit http://sites.google.com/ site/kofcnaples/ home. CARNEY PARK LADIES GOLF ASSOCIATION meets at 9 a.m. Mondays. All skill levels welcome. Discounted play with membership. FMI, call Carol Borkowski at 081-804-3345, or Carney Park Golf Course at 081-526-4296. EDIS SCREENINGS NOW AVAILABLE Room W09, Support Site Village Forum. For eligible children who have not reached their third birthday. If you are concerned about your child’s development, contact EDIS at 081-811-4676.
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Friday, Nov. 7 The Good Lie, PG-13 The Maze Runner, PG13 The Equalizer, R Interstellar, PG-13, Premiere Showing
Saturday, Nov. 8 3.m. Big Hero 6, PG, Premiere Showing 4.m. The Good Lie, PG-13 6.m. Big Hero 6, PG, 3D 7:30.m. Interstellar, PG-13 8:30.m. The Equalizer, R 3.m. 4.m. 6.m. 7.m.
Sunday, Nov. 9 The Maze Runner, PG-13 Big Hero 6, PG A Walk Among the Tombstones, R Fury, R Monday, Nov. 10 Closed, No Movies
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Tuesday, Nov. 11 The Book of Life, PG, 3D The Maze Runner, PG-13 Big Hero 6, PG, 3D Interstellar, PG-13
Wednesday, Nov. 12 4:30.m. The Maze Runner, PG-13 6.m. This Is Where I Leave You, R, Last Showing 7.m. The Equalizer, R Thursday, Nov. 13 The Book of Life, PG, Last Showing 6:30.m. A Walk Among the Tombstones, R, Last Showing 7.m. Annabelle, R 4:30.m.
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Friday, Nov. 14 Big Hero 6, PG, 3D Interstellar, PG-13 Annabelle, R Dumb and Dumber To, PG-13, Premiere Showing
Movie Descriptions HE MAZE RUNNER, PG-13, Cast: Dylan O'Brien, Kaya Scodelario, Aml Ameen, Thomas Brodie-Sangster, Will Poulter. Action/Adventure, 113 min. When Thomas wakes up trapped in a massive maze with a group of other boys, he has no memory of the outside world other than strange dreams about a mysterious organization known as W.C.K.D. Only by piecing together fragments of his past with clues he discovers in the maze can Thomas hope to uncover his true purpose and a way to escape.
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URY, R, Cast: Brad Pitt, Logan Lerman, Shia LaBeouf, Jon Bernthal, Michael Pea. War/ Action, 120 min. April, 1945. As the Allies make their final push in the European Theatre, a battle-hardened army sergeant named Wardaddy commands a Sherman tank and her five-man crew on a deadly mission behind enemy lines. Outnumbered and outgunned, and with a rookie soldier thrust into their platoon, Wardaddy and his men face overwhelming odds in their heroic attempts to strike at the heart of Nazi Germany.
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HE BOOK OF LIFE, PG, Cast: Diego Luna, Channing Tatum, Zo Saldana, Ice Cube, Ron Perlman. Animation, 120 min. This film is a vibrant fantasy-adventure, tells the legend of Manolo, a conflicted hero and dreamer who sets off on an epic quest through magical, mythical and wondrous worlds in order to rescue his one true love and defend his village.
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WALK AMONG THE TOMBSTONES, R, Cast: Liam Neeson, Ruth Wilson, Dan Stevens, Sebastian Roch, Mark Consuelos. Suspense/Thriller, 114 min. Formerly a detective with the NYPD, now a recovering alcoholic haunted by regrets, Matt Scudder has a lot to make up for. When a series of kidnappings targeting the city's worst drug criminals escalates to grisly murder, the circuit's ruthless leader convinces Scudder to find the culprits and bring them to bloody justice. Working as an unlicensed private detective, Matt sees what the police don't see and treads where they most fear to. Operating just outside the law to track down the monsters responsible, Scudder stops just short of becoming one himself.
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UMB AND DUMBER TO, Cast: Jim Carrey, Jeff Daniels, Kathleen Turner, Laurie Holden, Rob Riggle. Comedy 110 min. 20 years after the dimwits set out on their first adventure, they head out in search of one of their long lost children in the hope of gaining a new kidney.
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RACULA UNTOLD, PG-13, Cast: Luke Evans, Sarah Gadon, Diarmaid Murtagh, Dominic Cooper. Action/Adventure 85 min. Explores the origin of Dracula, weaving vampire mythology with the true history of Prince Vlad the Impaler, depicting Dracula as a flawed hero in a tragic love story set in a dark age of magic and war.
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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 Nov. 7 Wine and Dine in a Neapolitan Tavern ..............€42 Nov. 8 Novello Wine and Chestnut ..€20 Nov. 9 Amalfi Coast and Sorrento....€33 Nov. 10 Rome city tour and HardRock Café.......................€40 Nov. 11 Veteran’s day at the Montecassino Abbey ..........................FREE Nov. 14 Ladies Night Out- Dinner and Dancing ..................................€45
WEEKEND TOURS Nov. 26-30 Thanksgiving in Barcelona . . . . . . . . . . .€476 Dec. 11-14 Christmas Markets of Northern Italy . .€349 Dec. 24-25 Christmas in Rome . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .€187
No Children Under 10 Admitted to R-Rated Movies
HE EQUALIZER, R, Cast: Denzel Washington, Marton Csokas, Chloë Grace Moretz. Action/Thriller, 132 min. A man believes he has put his mysterious past behind him and has dedicated himself to beginning a new, quiet life. But when he meets a young girl under the control of ultra-violent Russian gangsters, he can't stand idly by - he has to help her.
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NNABELLE, R, Cast: Alfre Woodard, Annabelle Wallis, Eric Ladin, Tony Amendola, Brian Howe. Horror 95 min. A couple with a newborn baby begin to experience terrifying supernatural occurrences involving a vintage pigtailed doll possessed by a demon shortly after their home is invaded by satanic cultists.
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HE GOOD LIE, PG-13, Cast: Reese Witherspoon, Arnold Oceng, Ger Duany, Emmanuel Jal, Corey Stoll. Drama 112 min. The film, which is based on real-life events, features Witherspoon as a brash American woman who helps four young Sudanese refugees after they win a lottery for relocation to the United States. It was screened in the Special Presentations section of the 2014 Toronto International Film Festival before being released in October 2014.
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NTERSTELLAR, PG-13, Cast: Matthew McConaughey, Anne Hathaway, Jessica Chastain, Bill Irwin, John Lithgow. Action/Adventure 169 min. With our time on Earth coming to an end, a team of explorers undertakes the most important mission in human history; traveling beyond this galaxy to discover whether mankind has a future among the stars.
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IG HERO 6, PG, Voices By: Ryan Potter, Scott Adsit, Jamie Chung, Genesis Rodriguez, T.J. Miller. Animation 108 min. An action comedy adventure about brilliant robotics prodigy, Hiro Hamada, who finds himself in the grips of a criminal plot that threatens to destroy the fastpaced, high-tech city of San Fransokyo. With the help of his closest companion-a robot named Baymax-Hiro joins forces with a reluctant team of first-time crime fighters on a mission to save their city.
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HIS IS WHERE I LEAVE YOU, R, Cast: Tina Fey, Jason Bateman, Adam Driver, Rose Byrne, Timothy Olyphant. Comedy 103 min. The Altman family doesn't get along, and they haven't all been together in years. But when the patriarch dies, the whole clan is expected to fulfill his final wish and sit Shiva for him for an entire week. Now newly divorced, newly jobless Judd Altman has to travel home to face his dysfunctional family, including his hot-to-trot psychiatrist mom, his sarcastic older brother, his unhappy sister and his too-perfect younger brother in an effort to see if family bonds will prevent them from killing one another.
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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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Navy Conducts Sizing Correlation Study By Kristine M. Sturkie, Navy Exchange Service Command Public Affairs
distinguished visitors observe an F-18C hornet from the golden Warriors of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFa) 87 as it launches from the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS george h.W. Bush (CVn 77). (Photo by MCSN Patrick Ian Crimmins)
european distinguished visitors embark uSS George h.W. bush By MCSN Patrick I. Crimmins, USS George H.W. Bush Public Affairs
U.S. Naval Forces EuropeAfrica hosted 23 distinguished visitors from multiple European countries and Adm. Mark Ferguson, commander of U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa, aboard aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77) as a part of the Navy's Distinguished Visitor (DV) Embark program, Oct. 30. The DV program is a unique experience that allows civilian and military guests board the ship while underway and experience the Navy's mission and witness carrier operations firsthand. "It's important to see the combat power of the United States Navy and to understand our strong support of the NATO alliance," said Ferguson. The DVs included Lithuanian Minister of National Defense, Juozas Olekas; Latvian Minister
of Defense, Raimonds Vejonis; Polish Undersecretary of State, Maciej Jankowski; Estonian Defense Forces Commander, Commander, Estonian Defense Forces, Maj. Gen. Riho Terras; and Spanish Fleet Commander in Chief, Adm. Santiago Bolibar. Bush also hosted DVs the previous day representing Bulgaria, Georgia and Greece including Bulgarian Minister of Defense Dr. Velizar Shalamanov; Georgian Minister of Foreign Affairs Dr. Maia Panjikidze; and Commander, NATO Missile Firing Installation Crete, Greece, Maj. Gen. Lazaros Skylakis. The DVs toured the aircraft carrier and observed flight operations from the flight deck. During the tour, Ferguson also met with Sailors about the ship and thanked them for their
Cmdr. grady duffey, maintenance officer of the aircraft carrier USS george h.W. Bush (CVn 77), left, gives a tour to distinguished visitors Spain, Poland, Lithuania, estonia and Latvia. george h.W. Bush, homeported in norfolk, Va., is conducting naval operations in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of operations in support of U.S. national security interests in europe. (Photo by MC3 Lorelei VanderGriend)
service. "I'd like to congratulate the crew of the Bush on a successful deployment," said Ferguson. "The ship has done everything from engagements to combat operations in Central Command. You all represent the very best of the global U.S. Navy." During a gift exchange ceremony, Lithuanian Minister of National Defense Juozas Olekas spoke on the importance of working together in a multinational manner with the U.S. and other NATO countries. "We all know how important our cooperation with the United States is for peace and democracy," said Olekas. "Indeed, it was a very unforgettable day for me being on this carrier, this symbol of freedom. It is a symbol of our efforts for peace. George H.W. Bush, homeported in Norfolk, Virginia, is conducting naval operations in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of operations in support of U.S. national security interests in Europe.
The Navy Clothing and Textile Research Facility (NCTRF), Navy Exchange Service Command (NEXCOM) and Naval Supply Systems Command (NAVSUP) activity, is currently conducting a Navy sizing correlation study to gather data for an up-to-date snapshot of the size and shape of today's Sailors. "U.S. Navy body dimensions were last measured in 1997 for males and 1988 for females," said Capt. Robert Gantt, NEXCOM's Deputy Commander, Uniform Programs. "Based on a recent Army Anthropometric Study, it was shown that the average height, weight and dimensions of servicemen and women have changed over the past 20 years. So, updating sizing data in U.S. Navy patterns for uniforms and organizational clothing would help improve fit and comfort for Sailors." NCTRF has begun collecting 30 noninvasive body dimensions of Sailors at Naval Station Norfolk, Virginia. In total, NCTRF will gather the measurements of 4,000 Sailors (2,000 men and 2,000 women) throughout the Hampton Roads, Virginia area during the study, which will last through March 2015. "We received information from the Navy Personnel Research, Studies and Technology on the demographics of all Sailors," said Louise Caulfield, NCTRF Business Development Manager. "From that, we are taking a statistically valid sample of Sailors based on race, gender and age to ensure that we have measurements of all the demographics represented in today's Navy. This will ensure we get a true representation of those serving in the Navy." Aviation Machinist's Mate 2nd Class Kelley Ward, assigned to Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 26, participated in the sizing study. "I love the idea of better fitting uniforms," said Ward. "With the higher number of females in the Navy now as compared to the 1980s when the last sizing study was done, it makes sense to do another study. I didn't think the measurements would be as in depth, but I'm glad it was. They got all the measurements they needed to improve the fit of our uniforms." Once the study is complete, NCTRF will determine if the sizing of military members in the U.S. Navy and U.S. Army are similar enough to use the data the U.S. Army gathered in 2010 in lieu of conducting its own full scale scientific sizing study. "The sizing information we are gathering today could, in the future, lead to new updated sizing patterns for uniforms, organizational clothing and personal protective equipment, which will improve fit, appearance and comfort for Sailors," said Caulfield.
Boatswain’s Mate 3rd Class Joy huggins asks a question regarding women's uniforms during the Sea Service Leadership association's 27th annual Joint Women's Leadership Symposium. (Photo by MC3 Laura Hoover)
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Naples Elementary School Holds Literacy Day By Jennifer Sharp Have you ever seen characters from storybooks come to life? For the past 4 years the 2nd grade team at Naples Elementary School has celebrated characters from our favorite storybooks in the form of a parade and fashion show. It's one of our favorite days as students bring so many wonderful characters to life. It always amazes us how students transform themselves into so many different characters from different storybooks. The Cat in the Hat, Franklin, Cinderella, The Gingerbread Boy, and Harry Potter are just some of the characters that paraded down the halls and across the stage Oct. 30. The weeks leading up to the event are filled with learning activities that help students understand their characters inside and out. Our hope is children are exposed to many different kinds of books and continue to develop a love of reading. Over the years, the teachers have collectively represented characters from Charlotte's Web, the Wizard of Oz, Magic School Bus, and this year we all represented characters from author Eric Carle's library. By Lance Kistler, 2nd Grade Oct. 30 the second grade at Naples Elementary School had Literacy Day. Literacy Day started at 8:15 and ended at 10:15. First, we paraded around the school. Then, we did a fashion show. Finally, we had a potluck party with lots of sweets. We did the parade and fashion show to have fun and to learn and celebrate characters from storybooks. The parade was in Sure Start, third grade, and kindergarten hallways. The fashion show was on stage in the cafeteria or MPR. The entire second grade participated in the parade, even teachers. Parents came to the fashion show and potluck. Almost everyone enjoyed Literacy day. I was Franklin. Lots of kids were Harry Potter or the Cat in the Hat. I thought that Literacy Day was fun!!!
The 2nd grade class at naples elementary School held a Literacy day to celebrate fictional characters the children had been learning and reading about. (Photos by Annalee Labrador)
By Mireille Foley, 2nd Grade Today was one of the best days of my life! I got to dress up as Sophie from the Roald Dahl book, the BFG. My whole class paraded around the school and we had a fashion show and some of the kids' parents came and saw the fashion show. Then we had a potluck party and I stuffed myself silly with candy. The best part was that my mom and sister stayed and we took pictures together. At recess I played cops and robbers with my friends. At music and movement we listened to Ghost Busters and we played ghost busters. My favorite part was when we had the potluck party.
Mireille Foley dressed as Sophie from Roald dahl's book "The BFg."
Lance Kistler joined his 2nd grade class as Franklin the turtle.
USO Naples Hosts Olive Oil Tasting Story and photo by Cmdr. Don Biadog Jr.
USO Naples led over two dozen Sailors and family members to explore the Agriturismo area of Benevento (BN) Oct. 25. Yuliya Sanchenko, USO Naples guide, entertained all hands by sharing stories and the historical importance of various places in Italy during an hour bus ride from Campania to Benevento. The first stop of the USO Naples annual countryside tour was in “Laureto,” the family owned olive oil processing factory in the Samnium hills around the hamlet of San Lorenzo Maggiore, BN. The Procaccini family has owned and
operated the olive oil factory since it was pioneered by Giovanni Procaccini in 1925. The tour was educational and the olive tasting was delicious. The Masella family welcomed the USO daytrip group during the second and final stop of the tour. The family who owned the bed-and-breakfast restaurant Trattoria Masella was located in the farming village of Cerreto Sannita, BN, by the southern end of the Matese, a chain of mountains in central Italy. In Italian it is referred to as Monti del Matese or Massiccio del Matese. The Masella B&B and restaurant is an Agriturismo, an agriculturally based operation, and has been a popular place to dine and stay for locals and visitors since 1969. The dining facility was excellent and the four-course meal, all-farmed-based products, was delicious. The countryside view adorned by grapevines was spectacular.
The tourists were brought to the Procaccini family’s olive oil factory. The family has owned the factory for 89 years.
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head of Navy Uniform Matters. "Sailors should replace or make alterations as needed to maintain proper appearance, wear and functionality of their uniforms." The SDW coat hook and eye closure is optional and now available for alteration through the NEX at a cost of $13.50. "As we consider any change to uniforms to improve fit, function, or appearance, our goal remains to have uniforms that our Sailors will proudly wear at sea and ashore that project our Navy heritage," said Bristol. The hook and eye closure is also available for purchase via the NEX Uniform Call Center (1800-368-4088 / Fax 1-757-502-7532 and USC_Customer_Service@NEXWEB.ORG. Sailors can provide feedback on uniforms to umo_cmc@navy.mil or usnpeople@gmail.com.
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Naples High School Wildcat Tennis Team concluded a successful tennis season Oct. 23 through 25 with seven players qualifying for the European Championships in Wiesbaden Germany. The players were George Shaffer in #1 Boys Singles, Helena Zirkle and Alicia "Jo" Nottrott in #1 Girls Doubles, John Sullivan and Chris Bracken in #1 Boys Doubles, and Jack Rinko and Seamus Wade in Boys #2 Doubles. Coach Theresa Burley and Assistant Coach John Wahlquist noted that each returning player improved their performance over last season's tournament. Coach Burley commented, “This team has a special place in my heart. I am so proud of them”. Senior George Shaffer led the team with an undefeated regular season. Having finished 4th in last year's tournament, Shaffer raised his game through hard work, dedication, and discipline to take 2nd in the Boys Singles. This year, he dominated during tournament pool play, losing only 2 games. Moving into the brackets round, Shaffer maintained his focus during a tough semi-finals match against Mediterranean Region rival, Ting Lin of Marymount International School of Rome. Facing Fabian Selvik from International School of Brussels, Shaffer won more games from Selvik than all other players in the tournament combined. Junior Helena Zirkle and sophomore Jo Nottrott teamed up in Girls Doubles for the second year in a row. After a slow start, they rallied to defeat a consistent Lakenheath team in the first match of the tournament. Gaining momentum and playing well, they lost to the
senior duo from Wiesbaden. However, with an exceptional performance in the final pool play match, they defeated a team from Ramstein. After not making it out of pool play last year, the Naples girls doubles team, affectionately referred to as "Team Jo-Z", improved their skills and tactics throughout the tournament, finally being knocked out of the tournament by eventual champs, Megumi Ogasawara and Maya Yoshihashi from International School of Brussels. Both boys’ doubles teams from Naples experienced the tournament for the first time this year. Junior Chris Bracken and sophomore John Sullivan fought through one of the toughest pools in the doubles draw and made it to the quarterfinals. Each put their experience in the 2013 European Championships to good use in reaching the quarterfinals as team mates this year. Sophomore Jack Rinko’s and freshmen Seamus Wade’s team qualified for the European Championships by going undefeated in #2 doubles throughout the regular season in their first year of competitive tennis, gaining experience and a hard-fought victory during pool play. Prior to Europeans, the Wildcat Tennis team had hosted a season-finale Tennis Exhibition with all the Italian Regional teams participating. According to Coach Burley, “The whole team worked very hard all year, came together as a team, and represented our community so very well.” Additional team members included: senior Francis Aquino, sophomore Lelia Thorp, sophomore Julia Wheelehan, freshman David Whiting. Junior high students, Samantha Morgan, Katie Bracken, and April Sullivan also contributed to an undefeated Wildcat Tennis regular season.
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Obtaining your Sojourner Permit Italian law requires all foreign personnel working or living within Italy, other than an active-duty member under military orders, to obtain a Sojourner Permit within eight days of arrival in Italy. This is different from a visa, which is merely an approval for entry into the country. All applicants over 14 years of age must apply in person, as each person's signature is required at the time of application. NATIONALS OF ANY STATE OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITY COMING TO ITALY DO NOT REQUIRE ANY VISA OR SOJOURNER PERMIT. As part of the Area Orientation process, the U.S. Region Legal Service Office (RLSO EURAFSWA) assists in the preparation and oversees the acquisition of the Sojourner Permit for all personnel attached to U.S. Navy commands in the Naples area. Army and Air Force personnel stationed at JFC must apply through the Carabiniere at the JFC Provost Marshall's Office, Building L. Contact Tiziana Petrarca, RLSO EURAFSWA liaison advisor, at 081-5684639 for more information.
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In the Spotlight HM3 JONATHAN LESTER
The Chief of staff, Lt. general Leonardo di Marco cut the ribbon with Philippa Foreman who represented the International spouses club. This year marked the 2nd annual festival.
JFC Naples Celebrates 2nd international Food Festival Story and Photos from Allied Joint Force Command Naples
Spouses Club. His Excellency the ambassador to the United Kingdom Christopher Prentice was the guest of honour for the event where he visited the stalls and sampled their varied produce. Out of the 12 stalls that represented nations of JFC Naples, the best decorated stand was won by the host nation, who had a superb Italy, vegetable carved decoration by their stall. The other nations present were the United Kingdom, France, Turkey, Norway, United States, Slovenia, Greece, Canada, Romania, Spain and the Netherlands. The day’s entertainment was varied and exciting. This comprised of the Neapolitan dance performance by ‘Spazio Danza’, the singers Benedetta Imperatore and Ester Esposito, the original Neapolitan percussions Suoni Lavici, the Spanish flamenco dancers, the Greek’s popular music and the children’s entertainment Puerta del sol entertainment was provided by various groups who performed dances, magician performed and was well resongs and much more. ceived by the NATO community.
Allied Joint Force Command Naples held their second International Food Festival Oct. 24. The Chief of Staff, Lt. General Leonardo di Marco opened the festival with the ceremonial cutting of the ribbon with Philippa Foreman who represented the International
Hospital Corpsman 3rd Class Jonathan Lester, from Tampa, Fla., reported to U.S. Naval Hospital Naples in January 2012. With his strong desire to promote health, he joined the hospital’s Health Promotion team where he conducts tobacco cessation counselling and is a Ship Shape instructor. Additionally, he is a certified Audiology Technician and has also taken on the responsibility of primary Training Petty Officer for the Directorate of Public Health and was appointed as an assistant command fitness leader. Lester plans on joining the Navy Nurse Corps in the near future. One of Lester's favorite quotes is from Helen Keller. "Character cannot be developed in ease and quiet. Only through experience of trail and suffering can the soul be strengthened, ambition inspired and success achieved."
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Tiffany Carlisle is the USO Naples Volunteer of the Quarter. In the past five months as a USO Naples volunteer Carlisle has worked tirelessly to make a difference in the lives of the troops and families of NSA Naples. Her constant availability to assist the USO staff at the Support Site center with everything from getting supplies, to assisting patrons at the front desk, has brought an immense benefit to the center, especially during times of short staffing. She's commitment to the USO Capo’s weekly food program like Taco’s for Troops and Hot Dogging Tuesday has also been constant and much appreciated by the sailors. Because of all these efforts, and her 130 + hour of volunteer services, Carlisle has definitely earned the title of Volunteer of the Quarter at center level here in Naples!
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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 081-5685409. Copies of vacancy announcements will be posted at the Human Resources Office, located in the Admin I building at Capodichino, first floor. The customer service hours are Monday through Friday, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. The Fleet and Family Support Center (FFSC) at Support Site will also have vacancy announcements and they can be easily viewed at the HRO Website: http://cnic.navy.mil/regions/cnreurafswa/about/Jobs.html Applications are accepted at the Security Pass and ID Office at Capodichino, or at the HRO, located in Admin 1, Capodichino, or by mailing to: HRO, PSC 817 Box 29, FPO AE 09622, or at Fleet and Family Service Center (FFSC) located on the TLA first floor, at Support Site. HRO must receive mailed applications by closing date of the vacancy announcement. PLEASE NOTE: Customer service operation hours for the following HRO services are Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. and from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.: • ID/CAC Cards (DD1172-2) • Requests for an Official Passport (DD1056) • Logistical Support Letters • Work Certificates
U.S. POSITIONS NOTE: CONUS hires currently residing in the Naples/Gaeta commuting areas MUST apply through USAJOBS in order to receive consideration. CLOSING NOV. 13 Occupational Safety and Health Manager, GS-0018-13, ANN# EUR15-943434-AG, Full Time Permanent Recreation Assistant (Intramural Sports), GS-0189-05 (Reannouncement), ANN#EUR15- 940463-AG-R1, Full-Time Permanent. NOTE: Those applicants who have previously applied under ANN# EUR15-940463-AG need to reapply. CLOSING NOV. 20 IT Specialist (PLCYPLN/SYSADMIN), GS-2210-12, ANN#EUR15967386-KB, Full Time Permanent IT Specialist (INFOSEC/PLCYPLN), GS-2210-13, ANN#EUR15966563-KB, Full Time Permanent IT Specialist (PLCYPLN/INET), GS-2210-13, ANN#EUR15-964901KB, Full Time Permanent Regional Fleet and Family Support Program Director, GS0101-14, ANN#EUR15-942544-KB, Full Time Permanent Management Analyst, GS-034312, ANN#EUR15-973080-EG, Full Time Permanent Management Analyst, GS-034313, ANN#EUR15-972190-EG, Full Time Permanent
LOCAL NATIONAL (LN) POSITIONS CLOSING NOV. 6 NO VACANCIES "If you have any questions, contact the front desk at 626-5409 or 081568-5409. You can also contact the HRO Naples helpdesk at: http:// cnic.navy.mil/Europe/About/Jobs/ AboutWorkingHere/index.htm. You will be contacted within 24 hours, so please be sure to provide your contact information. Thank you and we appreciate your input, whether negative or positive so that we can find ways to improve the HRO services, or continue to provide excellent service. As a reminder, an HRO Representative is available for the bi-weekly "Meet & Greet" at the NSA, Support Site Base, Navy Exchange Food Court area from 0800 to 0900. Please feel free to come by, pick up a copy of a vacancy announcement that you may
be interested in applying for, or ask questions. If the HRO representative is unable to provide you a response, he/she will bring the question back to the HRO office and you will be provided an answer or a call back the same day. The next "Meet & Greet" is from 8-9 a.m. NOV. 3.
NON-APPROPRIATED FUND (NAF) POSITIONS Fleet & Family Readiness NAF Local Naples job announcements within CNREURAFSWA may be viewed at: http://www.cnic.navy. mil/regions/cnreurafswa/about/ jobs.html. The necessary application forms are also available on line. For any questions you have you may reach us at 081-568-4164/2505/5612. The applications may be emailed to CNREURAFSWA_NRBO_N9_Personn el@eu.navy.mil.
NSA NAPLES US NAF POSITIONS Recreation Aid, NF-0189-01 ANN #15-016 flexible, Bowling Center, Support Site. Job Summary: Provides oversight of activities and necessary services to authorized patrons. Closing date: Open Until Filled Food Service Worker, NA-740804, ANN#15-003 flexible, Bowling Center, Support Site. Job Summary: Performs a variety of tasks such as grilling or frying pancakes, hamburgers, hot dogs, bacon, eggs, sausage, by watching while the items are cooking, turning as required; regulating temperature and removing when done. Closing date: Open Until Filled Education Aid/Technician, CY1702-I/II, ANN#15-004, (Multiple Positions) flexible, Child Development Centers, School Age Care, Youth Programs, Teen Center and Youth Sports Capodichino/Support Site. Job Summary: Provides appropriate developmental care and instruction for children and youth ranging in age from six weeks to eighteen years in a Child and Youth Program setting Performs routine, day-to-day care of infants and children ranging from 6weeks to 5 years old. Assembles of gathers materials and equipment necessary to execute School Age Care for children ranging from 6 years old to 9 years old, School-Age Care Pre-Teen for children ranging from 10 years old to 12 years old, Teen Center Program for children ranging from 13 years old to 18 years old. Receives and releases children to/from authorized parents, guidance. Closing date: Open Until Filled Education Aid/Technician, CY1702-I/II, ANN#15-005, (Multiple Positions) regular full time, (Eligible for Post Allowance) Child Development Centers, School Age Care, Youth Programs, Teen Center and Youth Sports Capodichino/Support Site. Job Summary: Provides appropriate developmental care and instruction for children and youth ranging in age from six weeks to eighteen years in a Child and Youth Program setting Performs routine, day-to-day care of infants and children ranging from 6weeks to 5 years old. Assembles of gathers materials and equipment necessary to execute School Age Care for children ranging from 6 years old to 9 years old, School-Age Care Pre-Teen for children ranging from 10 years old to 12 years old, Teen Center Program for children ranging from 13 years old to 18 years old. Receives and releases children to/from authorized parents, guidance. Closing date: Open Until Filled Education Technician (Leader), CY-1702-II, ANN#14-143, regular full time, (Eligible for Post Allowance) Fleet and Family Readiness Program, CYP Division, School Age Care. Job Summary: The purpose of the CY Program Leader (CYP) is to provide appropriate development care and instruction for children and youth
ranging in age from 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. Closing date: Open Until Filled Recreation Aid, NF-0189-01, ANN#15-002R, flexible, Fitness Branch, Capodichino/Support Site, Naples, Italy. Employee in this position plays an integral part in providing customer service and insuring patrons are offered a clean facility and pleasant conditions for their fitness/athletic workouts or programs. Closing date: Open Until Filled Recreation Aid, NF-0189-01, ANN#15-019, flexible, MWR Liberty Division, Naples, Italy. Job Summary: Employee helps customers in the recreation center with recreational event. Closing date: Open Until Filled Recreation Aid, NF-0189-01, ANN#15-022, flexible, MWR ITT Division, Naples, Italy. Job Summary. Provides customer service and disseminate travel & tour information to patrons and sells tickets. Closing date: Open Until Filled Education Aid/Tech. CY-1702-I/II, ANN#15-025, regular full time, (Eligible for Post Allowance) Fleet and Family Readiness Program, School Age Care, Job Summary: Assembles of gathers materials and equipment necessary to execute School Age Care for children ranging from 6 years old to 9 years old, School-Age Care PreTeen for children ranging from 10 years old to 12 years old. Area of Consideration: Internal CYP employees only. Closing date: Nov. 10. Bartender, NA-7405-05, ANN#15027, flexible part time, Bowling Center, Support Site. Job Summary: Prepares and serves all types of alcoholic and nonalcoholic beverage from a full service bar. Closing date: Open Until Filled.
NEX EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES Gricignano, Building 2091-B Call 081-813-5252/5253/5254 / DSN: 629-4774 Hours: Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. For a current list of U.S. vacancies and the on-line application please visit our website at: https://www. NavyExchange.jobs. To assist your job search go directly to the location field, open the drop down menu and click on Italy, then click on ‘Search For Jobs’ button. You will see all the jobs in Italy (mostly Naples area); just make sure you are NOT applying for a position located in Sigonella (Sicily). For any questions or concerns please call the numbers above.
U.S. NAF POSITIONS AVAILABLE GRICIGNANO MAIN STORE Ann#14000013 Sales Clerk/CL/ NF-01/FLEX - Open until filled Pay Rate: $8.00-$9.50. Job Summary: 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#14000014 Cashier Checker/ CC/NF-01/FLEX – Open Until Filled
- Pay Rate: $8.00-$9.50. Job Summary: Associates engaged in the operation of cash registers to record sales in retail checkout areas. Ann#14000015 Sales Clerk/HL/ NF-01/FLEX - Open Until Filled Pay Rate: $8.00-$9.50. Job Summary: Responsible for selling general merchandise to customers and ensuring merchandise is properly stocked and available. Ann#14000019 Sales Clerk/SL/ NF-01/FLEX PT - Open Until Filled - Pay Rate: $8.00-$9.50. Job Summary: Responsible for selling general merchandise to customers and ensuring merchandise is properly stocked and displayed for the Jewelry, Men’s, Ladies, Shoes, Cosmetics, Handbags, and Children’s departments. Ann#1400029V Security Guard/ 52/NF-01/FLEX - Open Until Filled - Pay Rate: $9-$11.00. Job Summary: Ensures enforcement of security measures; conducts inspections; prepares reports concerning security related incidents, etc. Ann#140000A9 Store Worker/ CL/NA-02/FLEX - Open Until Filled - Pay Rate: $10.34. Job Summary: Performs various duties including loading/unloading merchandise, verifying type and quantities; prepares merchandise for stocking and stocks shelves; assists in conducting periodic inventories; assists customers. Ann#140000 GM LP/Safety Investigators Asst. (Trainee)/52/NF-01/ FLEX FT - Pay Rate: $10.00$12.00. Job Summary: Responsible for the protection of Navy Exchange assets through investigative strategies and the auditing of controls designed to prevent and minimize loss potential. Utilizes various surveillance techniques. (POTENTIAL JOB PROGRESSION) Ann#140000LT Store Worker/ CS/NA-02/FLEX – Open Until Filled - Pay Rate: $10.34. Job Summary: 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.
EARTH AND VINE SHOP Ann#1400046T Sales Clerk/PS/ NF-01/FLEX – Open Until Filled – Pay Rate: $8.00 - $9.50. Job Summary: Responsible for selling merchandise to customers and ensuring merchandise is properly stocked, displayed, and available. Knowledge of wines and specialty foods is desirable. GRICIGNANO MINIMART Ann#140001KG Sales Clerk/MM /NF-01/ FLEX - Open until filled Pay Rate: $8.00-$9.50. Job Summary: Responsible for selling general merchandise to customers and ensuring merchandise is properly stocked and available. CAPODICHINO NEXMART Ann#140001HE Sales Clerk/MM /NF-01/ FLEX – Open until filled Pay Rate: $8.00-$9.50. Job Summary: Responsible for selling general merchandise to customers and ensuring merchandise is properly stocked and available. EUROPE DISTRICT ADMIN Ann#1400053R Procurement Assistant/H9/RFT- ONE VACANCYOpen Until Filled - Pay Rate: $10.00 Job Summary: Assists buyers in planning merchandise programs; reviews and updates stock assortment; places purchase orders; prepares advertising; disseminates merchandising information; initiates retail price changes; merchandise transfers. Develops and analyzes sales data; follows up on shipment problems; coordinates promotional events. Pay will increase to $11.00 after 6 mos. successful performance.