Panorama Aug. 8, 2014

serving the Nato, Naples and gaeta military community in italy

59th year, No. 31

NSA Naples Holds National Night Out

By MC3 Robert S. Price Naval Public Affairs Support Element East – Detachment Europe

The Naval Support Activity (NSA) Naples’ community celebrated the 2014 National Night Out (NNO) at the Support Site North Park Aug. 5.

The event was held to promote crime prevention awareness and to provide a chance for the community to meet local Italian and U.S. Navy law enforcement agencies. Event attendees had a night of entertainment beginning with a parade through the Support Site and live rescue team demonstrations with informational booths, music, food, games and door prizes.

“For your safety and preparedness, please stop by the booths that are around and familiarize yourselves with all these resources,” said Capt. Douglas W. Carpenter, NSA Naples commanding officer, during the commencement speech. “It’s important for us to know what to do before a disaster and not figure it out while a disaster is occurring. There are plenty of experts at the booths to answer your questions.”

Hundreds of sailors that attended the NNO observed live demonstrations held by fire and emergency services.

Master-at-Arms 1st Class Petty Officer Peter J. Sanders coordinated the event to help educate the base community and provide

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NSA Naples' Support Site Fire Fighters Esposito Gaetano (Left) and Maurizio Petrone (Right) operate the 'Jaws of Life' during a live demonstration at the 2014 National Night Out Aug. 8. The National Night Out is an annual event devoted to promoting partnerships between the police and the community, to discuss crime prevention, and to build neighborhood camaraderie with a chance to meet the local law enforcement agencies. (Photo by MC3 Robert S. Price)

a fun evening for the family.

“We are trying to get overall community involvement, show them all the outside

law enforcement agencies that Italy has to offer.” said Master-at-Arms 1st Class Sanders. “They will come on

base and show what their specialties are.”

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All Roads Lead to Rome

By MC3 Robert S. Price, Navy Public Affairs Support Element – East Detachment Europe

Service members and families stationed at Naval Support Activity (NSA) Naples have worthy Italian travel options such as Pompeii, The Isle of Capri, Florence, Milan and Venice, but all roads lead to Rome.

Rome, the eternal city, continually attracts tourists with its beautiful landmarks and architecture, museums and the neighboring Vatican City. For the serious traveler, seeing all of the Roman sites within a day is impossible because of the vast quantity of historical sites located within the city. I’ve selected some of my favorite locations to share based upon the architectural triumph, religious impact or the brilliant artistic influence that is recognized by the world.

Careful planning is advised to visit this city of nearly three million inhabitants. Rome has a concentration of holy sites, world famous art galleries and historical museums that require multiple days to visit.

Tours and reservations should be made to create a personal and relaxing experience.

Many tourists visit Rome to make a holy pilgrimage. The city is located next to the Vatican City, which is

home to the St. Peter’s Basilica, the Vatican Museum, and the famous Sistine Chapel. Once inside the Vatican, visitors should take time to climb to the top of St. Peter’s Cupola to enjoy a drink, buy a souvenir and get a stunning view of the entire city of Rome. Another notable holy site is the Santa Maria della Concezione dei Capucchini, the monastery of the Capuchin monks located in Barberini.

Visitors can tour their museum and see the famous ossuary where monk’s remains are interred in an artistic fashion.

Rome is not short of an artistic presence. A block away from the train station is the Palazzo Massimo, the roman national museum which houses multiple floors of ancient artifacts including historical coins, un-earthed mosaics, sculptures and a current exhibit dedicated to monsters of myth and legend. The Borghese Museum and Galleria, located within the Villa Borghese, is a must stop for the art enthusiast, yet requires a onemonth advance reservation. The gallery houses masterful art pieces such as Apollo and Daphne, David with a Slingshot and paintings by Raphael.

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SATURDAY High 86 / Low 70 Clear The Trevi Fountain was decorated by several followers of Bernini to tell the story of discovering a pure water source and Agrippa explaining the plan for an aqueduct to Augustus Caesar. It is passed on by legend that any traveler who tosses a coin into the bas-relief ensures his return to Rome. (Photo by MC3 Robert S. Price)

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Captain’s Corner

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Base Notes

Command Sponsorship Available in Italy for Same-Sex Spouses

By Capt. Doug Carpenter NSA Naples Commanding Officer

I'd like to thank everyone who came out to make National Night Out such a successful event. It provided our community a chance to come together and gain awareness of emergency management, disaster response, safety, and security. The annual event expresses our support for all Security and emergency services personnel, as well as our Italian law enforcement partners who work closely with us in Naples and Caserta. The military working dog demonstrations were very impressive, the Fire and Rescue team tore open that SUV in record time, and I saw the Italian EOD robot surprise quite a few people as it demonstrated its flexibility and extraordinary gripping claw.

Thanks to all the volunteers who helped with set up and running the well-attended event. The goal of the National Night out is to raise crime prevention awareness and boost neighborhood camaraderie, and I think we succeeded on both fronts. Thank you.

I hope you are taking advantage of the events, concerts, tours and trips available over the summer. There are two free events tonight that I'd like to remind everyone about.

The Missoula Children's Theater, working with Child and Youth Programs, was with us this week getting more than 60 of our community children ready for a play tonight. They'll be presenting “Hansel and Gretel” in the Naples High School cafeteria at 6 p.m. We had our largest turnout ever for Monday's auditions so we'll take that into consideration and see about getting more events like this. Also tonight, Flagship is performing! They are the U.S. Naval Forces Europe Rock Band, and they'll be playing at Support Site Central Park from 7:30 to 9 p.m. for a concert under the stars. The events begin at 6 p.m. with food and beverage sales and a live DJ, so bring a chair or blanket and head on out.

This week we found out we have a large group of chief petty officer selectees in our area. Congratulations to every one of them. There is no equivalent in our military. CPO 365 Phase II has begun and will conclude with the chief's pinning ceremony on September 16.

Most Italians take vacation in August, so please consider this when you're making plans. Sometimes this can be for a few weeks and sometimes it can seem like it lasts a bit longer. Plan ahead because some services may be limited.

There will be fewer workers in some offices around NSA Naples. It's not only a local occurrence. If you are planning vacations throughout the rest of your summer, consider that fewer people will be on the clock and expect traffic jams to and from beaches. Be safe and please enjoy your summer travel opportunities here.

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Navy Personnel Command released a recent update allowing same-sex military spouses to move to U.S. bases in Italy as command-sponsored dependents. This new agreement with Italy means spouses and family members can receive special visa protections that allow them to stay in the country continuously. Service members can request command sponsorship through their reporting command. For additional information from Navy Personnel Command regarding post-repeal guidance, frequently asked questions, allowable OCONUS assignment areas and training, please visit http://www.public.navy.mil/bupersnpc/support/21st_ Century_Sailor/dadt/ Pages/default.aspx.

Unmanned Fitness Center at Capodichino Extended Authorized Users List Access to the Capodichino Unmanned Fitness Center in the Fit Zone gym during unmanned hours will be available to all active-duty service members, Reservists, and first responders (fire, police, etc.) effective Friday, Aug. 8. The updated registration forms are available for pick up at the Capodichino Fit Zone gym.

The Unmanned Fitness Hours at the Fit Zone gym are currently: Monday- Thursday from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m.; Friday from 9 p.m. to 8 a.m.; Saturday from 4 p.m. to 8 a.m. and Sunday from 1 p.m. to 5 a.m. For more information, please call the Capodichino Fit Zone gym at DSN 626-4266 or the Support Site Fit Forum gym at DSN 629-6601.

Reduced MWR Prices for E-5 and below, Including Family Members E-5 and below and their family members can now take advantage of reduced MWR prices as of Aug. 1.

Reduced prices include the Support Site and Carney Park swimming pools being $2 (4 years old and under are free); Reel Time 2 Cinema having $1 off tickets and Strikers having $1 off game prices. For more information, please contact the Support Site pool at DSN 6296513, Reel Times 2 Cinema at DSN 629-4371 or Strikers at DSN 629-6976.

2014 Naples Area Navy Ball, Oct. 18 in Castel Volturno The Naples Area Navy Ball will be held in Castel Volturno on Saturday, Oct. 18. The Navy Ball committee will begin selling tickets in September. Parents Night Out through the Child Development Center (CDC) will be held in conjunction with the Navy Ball; sign-ups will begin in September. Visit the “Naples Area Navy Ball” Facebook for more information, or contact LT Rice at DSN 626-6893 or YNC Weier at DSN 626-2871. Save the date!

Navy College Office Language Testing The Defense Language Aptitude Battery (DLAB) will be offered on Friday, Aug. 8. The Defense Language Proficiency Test (DLPT) will be offered on Thursday, Aug. 21 and Sept. 25. Seats are limited based on the number of computer workstations. Interested persons must possess a One Net Account to test. Please arrange and confirm you have obtained One Net access prior to

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Pre-Registration Open for 5K Color It Up Fun Run This year’s Color It Up Fun Run, open to all children and adults, will be held at the Day For Kids Event at Carney Park on Saturday, Sept. 20. Pre-register by Sept. 2 and pay $13 per adult and $8 per child (17 years and under). Registration will continue from Sept.

3-20 at a cost of $15 per adult and $10 per child. Race is limited to 500 participants who will receive a T-shirt and their own color powder pouch. The Day for Kids event is free and open to everyone and includes food, music, crafts, inflatables and a handstand contest. For more information, please call DSN 629-4722 or 081811-4722.

Registration Open for USO Dodge Ball Tournament and BBQ Registration is now open for 16 teams to take part in USO Naples’ first dodge ball tournament, which will be hosted on Thursday, Aug. 28. The tournament registration fee is $25 and the grand prize will include a trophy, medals and a $500 gift card for a command MWR fund or private organization of your choice. Teams can represent a command, a department, a private base recognized organization or a group of friends. Each team will be requested to have seven players (at least two members must be single or unaccompanied service members). Teams need a unique team name and a unifying article of choice (shoes, hats, shirts etc.). The deadline to enroll is Aug. 18. For more information, please call the USO at DSN 626-5713, stop by their offices, or visit their Facebook page at www.facebook.com/usonaples.

Now-Aug. 22: Registration Open for Youth Fall Flag Football and Soccer Leagues Sign up now for the upcoming fall soccer season, for children 5-18 years old, and flag football, for children 918 years. Cost is $60 for first child and 20 percent discount for additional siblings. A mandatory team assessment will be held for children 9 years and up on Saturday, Aug. 23 at Carney Park at 10 a.m. Register at the Youth Center, Capo and Support Site CDCs. For more information, call the Youth Sports department at DSN 629-4729 or 081-811-4729.

Now-Aug. 29: Youth Fall Gymnastics Registration Registration is now open for children who participated in the spring season and runs through Aug. 15. New student registration dates are Aug. 26-29, however prior to registration, they must be assessed.

Assessments are held Aug. 26 and 27 at the Youth Center gym from 2:45 to 4:45 p.m. All classes will be held from Sept. 8 to Dec. 12 with various age groups, skill levels and costs. All details are available at facebook.com/mwrnaples or by calling the Youth Center at DSN 629-4722 or 081-811-4722.

Aug 8: Missoula Children’s Theater Presents “Hansel and Gretel” Approximately 65 children will be participating in a production of “Hansel and Gretel” at the Naples High School cafeteria at 6 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 8. The Missoula Children’s Theater and Child and Youth Programs invite the entire community to this free event. Space is limited, so please arrive early.

For more information, call the Youth Center at DSN 629-4722.

Aug 8: Concert Under The Stars with Flagship Flagship, the U.S. Naval Forces Europe Rock Band, will perform a concert from 7:30 to 9 p.m. at the Support Site Central Park on Friday, Aug. 8. The event is free and open to everyone. Chairs and blankets are welcome at the event. Food and beverages will be available for sale. For more information, please call DSN 626-4894.

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BASE NOTES Aug. 10-14: Vacation Bible School at Support Site The Support Site Chapel would like to invite children to participate in this year’s Vacation Bible School program, which includes interactive Bible fun, music, super science, KIDVID Cinema and crafts, mission work, untamed games, dinner at critter cafe and more. “Weird Animals” will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Support Site Chapel from Sunday, Aug. 10 to Thursday, Aug. 14. Children entering Kindergarten through 6th grade are invited to attend and 7th grade to adults are welcome to volunteer.

Online registration can be completed at https.//www.groupvbspro.com/vbs/e z/nsanaples or the form can be picked up at the chapel or other locations around base. For more information, please contact Jennifer Martin at DSN 629-4600 or email naplesvbs@hotmail.com.

Aug 13: Dessertfest at Central Park Join Youth Activities in a picnicstyle fun evening to watch what

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the Summer Camp children have been working on all summer.

There will be fun and entertainment for all beginning at 5 p.m.

Everyone is invited to bring a dessert to share for the potluck and don't forget your blankets and chairs! For more information, call DSN 629-4722 or 081-811-4722.

Aug 14: University of San Diego Men’s Basketball Team Visits Naples The San Diego Toreros basketball team players will hold two youth basketball clinics and a 40minute game with the NSA Naples basketball team on Thursday, Aug. 14. The clinics and game will be held at the Naples High School.

The free youth clinic for students entering Kindergarten through 6th grade will be from 1 to 2 p.m. and the one for grades 7-12 will be from 2 to 3 p.m. Registration for the youth clinics begin one hour before their start time. A parent or guardian must be present at registration, drop-off and pick-up for both clinics. The Toreros team will play two 20-minute halves against

the NSA Naples Basketball Team at 5 p.m. The game is free and open to the entire community, with an autograph session to follow. For more information, call DSN 629-4390 or 081-811-4390.

Aug. 14: “Paws 2 Read” Program and USO Free BBQ USO and its volunteer committee will host a Free BBQ for area military children during the MWR’s “Paws 2 Read” Library event on Thursday, Aug. 14. Free hot dogs, chips and drinks will be served at the Village Forum area on Support Site from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. For more information on the free food program, please contact the USO at DSN 6294903.

Aug. 15: 4-Person Cross Country Golf Scramble Play golf with your friends on a Friday afternoon. Golfers will play from all new tee and green locations. Cost is $25 per person, plus green fees. 100 percent of entry fee is returned to the prize fund. Registration dates are Aug. 1-15. For more details, please contact the Carney Park Golf Course at 081-526- 4296.

Italian News Briefs

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Compiled by Teresa Merola

Soccer Schedule Change for Fans

Pompeii Opens more Areas

The Italian sporting events committee asked Serie A to schedule next Italian season’s league matches between Roma and Napoli during daytime. Daytime matches are considered easier to police than games played at night.

A Napoli fan supporter was shooting by a Roma supporter before May’s Italian Cup final. The Neapolitan fan died in a Roma hospital on June 25. The committee asked Serie A to play daytime games the two derby matches between Roma and Lazio to reduce the risk of violence.

Pompeii opened new archaeological areas previously closed to public thanks to thirty new employee added to the staff. The buildings were closed due to the insufficient number of guards. The new open buildings include the Casa of Cornelia, Casa of Marcus Lucretius, Thermopolium of Vetutio Placido, Casa of Lararium of Achilles, Casa of Ceii, Casa of Caccia Antica, the Suburban Baths, Casa of Apollo, Casa of the Ara Maxima, and Casa of Marcus Lucretius Frontone.

Wet Paint Takes on New Meaning The world’s first underwater photography exhibition is held in the famous resort island of Ponza. The artist, Salvo Galano who has exhibited in Milan, New York, and Amsterdam took months of experimentation and tried out different materials, studying the currents around the island to create 28 large-scale-prints-portraits and landscapes taken during his latest trip to Asia. The exhibition is titled Southeast Passage. The exhibition can be enjoined by snorkeling in the crystalline water of the island which was first settled by the Etruscan and where Homer and his crew fell under the spell of Circe. Southeast Passage is on view until September 14.

I’d Buy That for a Euro A 12th-century village in Sicily put on sale about 20 properties carrying the €1 price tag by the local administration. Gangi is located in the Palermo province and as Italians move away in search of work, the local authorities are trying to revitalize the village by drawing foreigners to come and take over the properties which the purchasing costs amount to around € 6,000.

According to a foreigner real estate agent who lives in Sicily, Gangi offers the old-fashioned way of life with friendly people and excellent food.

Most Beautiful Italian Beaches Reveiled The most beautiful beach in Italy is Cala degli Infreschi, a tiny bay in the Cilento and Vallo di Diano National Park in Campania that can be reached by boat or by a long walk. The competition has been organized every year by the environmental group Legambiente. In second place is another Campania beach near Palinuro, in the province of Salerno. According to hoteliers association, this year fewer Italians are going on holiday, about 30 million are staying at home due to economic reasons and to unpredictable weather. Italians’ vacations are also getting shorter, about ten days compared to twenty in the 1960s.

Augustus Honored in August The month of August marks the 2,000th anniversary of the death of Rome’s first emperor. Augustus, the founder of the imperial dynasty ruled for 41 years from 27BC until his death in 14 AD. The month of August received its name to commemorate his death.

The Italian Culture Minister Dario Franceschini announced that several places will be opened to the public for the first time in years. The Palatine Museum will unveil its restored ground floor, rooms in the House of Augustus will be opened for first time and frescoes at an underground dining area will be put on display for the first time.

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

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED NAPLES OVERSEAS SUPPORT CLUB (NOSC) is seeking a committed volunteer to serve as fundraising vice president for the 2014-15 board term.

For a job description, go to www.noscitaly.com or email nosc1stvp@gmail.com.

NAPLES HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETIC BOOSTER CLUB is looking for new board members. Consider offering your time to further the work of the Athletic Booster Club. The club is accepting nominations and applications for the 2014-15 Board. We will call for a membership-wide vote in May, with the new Board installed in June. The current board is working to have summer and fall kick off plans in place to ease the transition, as well as a healthy bank account to seed 2014-15 Wildcat Athletics. Job descriptions for president, vice president, treasurer, secretary, membership, Webmaster, publicity/marketing and spirit wear can be found at www.naplesboosterclub.com in the documents section. Please contact president@naplesboosterclub.com or membership@naplesboosterclub.com for more information.

USO NAPLES is looking for outgoing and enthusiastic volunteers to join their committee to make a tangible difference in the community through events and special projects. If interested, please email Luisa Mazzella at luisa.mazzella@uso.it or call the USO Capodichino office at DSN 626-5713.

NAVY BALL COMMITTEE 2014 is looking for new volunteers to help with fundraising events to support this year's Navy Birthday Ball. Everyone is welcome to participate. Events include cookouts, car washes, golf tournaments, assisting with bagging at the Navy Exchange and volunteering at the NOSC Thrift Store. If interested, please contact MM1 Rose at DSN 626-5303.

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

NAPLES AMERICAN RED CROSS (ARC) needs volunteers. If you are interested in volunteering or in taking a CPR/First Aid class, call 081-5684788 or 626-4788 for more information. You can also "like" our Facebook page American Red Cross Naples - to keep up with current opportunities.

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

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

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

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

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

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

THE NAPLES TOASTMASTERS CLUB provides materials and experience to improve competent communication and leadership skills. Meetings are at 6:30 p.m. on the first & third Tuesdays of the month at the Support Site Community Center. Guests are always welcome. For more information, visit www.naplestoastmasters.wix.com/toastmastersnaples or like us on Facebook "Toastmasters Naples Italy."

NAPLES AREA FIRST CLASS PETTY OFFICERS ASSOCIATION is composed of members from different rates with one mission. As a service organization, we enhance community relations, promote awareness of our duties as Sailors, and fortify the professional and social welfare of our service members.

We normally convene every other week alternating Tuesdays and Thursdays.

Visit us and learn how you can participate and feel free to bring a friend! For more information, please contact YN1 Gordon at DSN: 626-7733.

THE KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS, San Gennaro Council 14853 meets every third Sunday of the month at 12:30 p.m. in the Support Site chapel offices.

For more information, email Robert Kenney at kofcnaples@gmail.com or visit our Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/groups/sangennaro14853/.

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

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Taken from the hill south side of the city, sailors and families enjoyed the spectacular seaside view of Amalfi port, beach, and city during the USO Naples tour of the Amalfi Coast on Saturday August 2, 2014.

(Photos by Cmdr.

Don Biadog Jr.)

USO Leads Boat Tour of Amalfi Coast Sailors and families enjoyed the colorful sights and sounds around the city of Positano on Saturday August 2, 2014 during the USO Naples-led tour of the Amalfi Coast.

Above: Rossana Esposito (Left), USO Naples Tour guide, passing out boarding tickets while sailors and families waited for Positano-bound boat.

They enjoyed the relaxing calm waters of Amalfi Port, Amalfi City, on Saturday August 2, 2014.

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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.

Members of the U.S. Naval Europe Protocol Combo play a public concert in Mercogliano, Italy. The U.S. Naval Europe Protocol Combo performs concerts to support community relations throughout Europe and Italy. (Photo by MCSN Mat Murch)

Band Jazzes Up Mercogliano ByMCSN Mat Murch, Naval Public Affairs Support Element East – Detachment Europe

The U.S. Naval Forces Europe Protocol Combo played a public concert in Mercogliano, August 3rd.

The Protocol Combo played the concert as part of a community relations outreach program, sponsored by a suburb of Avellino, The city of Mercogliano.

The idea of bringing the Protocol Combo to Mercogliano was started by Lucia Sbreslia, a Mercogliano city administration member who is in charge of education and culture.

“My husband and I saw the entire 6th Fleet band play ten years ago in Pescasseroli,” said Sbreslia. “I enjoyed the show very much because everyone was so talented. We decided to try and call them here and it worked.”

The Mayor of Mercogliano, Massimiliano Carullo, attended the event and presented the leader and guitar player of the Protocol Combo, Musician Second Class Petty Officer Colin Greggs, a letter of appreciation and an art piece from master sculptor Giuseppe Rubicco as a gift in thanks for the combo coming to the city to play. Once the thanks were given the music began to play and the mayor, the master sculptor and Sbreslia all sat in the front row of the packed crowd where around 60 people sat and stood to watch the band.

“We are frequently the first

Musician Third Class Erin Strickland sings a song in Italian during a public concert in Mercogliano, Italy. The U.S. Naval Europe Protocol Combo performs concerts to support community relations throughout Europe and Italy. (Photo by MCSN Mat Murch)

Sailors or Americans some of these Italians have ever met,” said Greggs. “We are able to get out there meet people and really put a face on to the Navy most people just don’t expect.”

The five members of the Protocol Combo played an hour and half of music on a prebuilt wooden stage in the center of town. The first set started as the sun began going down, with only a single streetlamp lighting up the stage. They played a selection of music with a heavy focus on jazz songs such as “LO-V-E” by Nat King Cole and “The Saints Go Marching In,” which were played to the joy of the packed crowd.

“Our concerts are usually

pretty well received in Europe and especially in Italy,” said Greggs. “Jazz was popular during World War II and ever since then their culture has developed a deep appreciation for jazz.”

After the show ended many members of the audience came to the stage to ask questions, shake hands and try to take photos with the band. The biggest question many of the band members received was, “are you coming back?”

The U.S. Naval forces Europe band has many different ensembles that play community relation concerts all over Italy. For more information on the U.S. Naval Forces Europe band go to their facebook page.

Remembrance Ceremony Held for MA2 Bordeaux A remembrance ceremony was held for Masterat-Arms 2nd Class Phillip Bordeaux was held at Naval Support Activity (NSA) Naples.

Bordeaux was a member of NSA Security who passed away in a vehicle accident Aug. 3, 2013.

Friends and service members attended the service to pay their respects and share their memories of Bordeaux.

"For those of us that knew Phil knew what a genuine good guy he was. I hope that we keep him alive in memory and spirit, and that we share with the new faces that now stand the watch what kind of man he was, and how he was able to brighten everyone around him. I have no doubt in my mind that he is watching over us as we stand the watch!" wrote Master-at-Arms 2nd Class Nicholas Bacher for the ceremony.

(Photo by MCSN Mat Murch)

• Aug. 8: Legal Assistance, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., (appointments only), Support Site FFSC • Aug. 8: Caserta Outlet, 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., (Carpool from Support Site – Meeting Point is inside TLA Lobby) • Aug. 8: Early Childhood Parenting, 10 to 11:30 a.m., Support Site FFSC (4 of 5) • Aug. 13: Choices: Managing Your Mood, 2 p.m. to 4 p.m., Support Site FFSC (2 of 2 Sessions) • Aug. 14: Early Childhood Parenting, 10 to 11:30 a.m., Support Site FFSC (5 of 5) • Aug. 15: Employment Opportunities in Naples, 1 to 3 p.m., Support Site FFSC • Aug. 18-22: Transition GPS Workshop: Pre-Retirement, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Support Site FFSC • Aug. 20: Relaxation Techniques for Labor and Delivery, 1 to 2:30 p.m., Capo Region FFSC Conference Room (1 of 2 Sessions) • Aug. 21: Banking and Financial Services, 9 a.m. to noon, Support Site FFSC • Aug. 22: Legal Assistance, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., (appointments only), Support Site FFSC • Aug. 22: Federal Employment Process, 1 to 3 p.m., Support Site FFSC • Aug. 25-26: Transition GPS Career Tracks: Technical Track, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Support Site FFSC • Aug. 26: I.A. Discussion Group, 2 to 3 p.m., Support Site FFSC • Aug. 26: Learn About Common Hand Gestures Seen in and Around Naples, 10 to 11 a.m., Support Site FFSC • Aug. 27: Sponsorship Training, 9 a.m. to noon, Support Site FFSC • Aug. 27: Relaxation Techniques for Labor and Delivery, 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m., Capo Region FFSC Conference Room (2 of 2 Sessions) • Aug. 28: Nurturing Touch Child & Infant Massage, 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Support Site FFSC

Energy Conservation Energy ‘Biggest Loser’ Competition From the NSA Naples Energy Management Team

We have come to the end of our Biggest Loser competition. Naval Support Activity Naples was holding second place region wide, but the final numbers are being gathered today. The most recent electrical readings showed we had reduced consumption by 10 percent. C4I was in the top spot for energy reduction in Naples with a 17 percent reduction from last year’s readings. Unfortunately, some of our facilities saw an increase during the competition.

The final readings for the Energy ‘Biggest Loser’ competition will be announced by the end of next week. Thank you to everyone in Naples who did their part. Shutting down computer monitors, turning off lights and maintaining AC boundaries definitely made a big dent in our energy reduction. We’ll find out next week which installation came away with the $50,000 prize money from Region.

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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Naples Community Health Awareness From Naval Support Activity Naples Public Affairs

The Carabinieri's Squadra Antisabotaggio from Caserta demonstrate their explosive ordnance disposal robot at the S. Site North Park Aug. 8. The National Night Out is an annual event devoted to promoting partnerships

between the police and community, to discuss crime prevention, and to build neighborhood camaraderie with a chance to meet the local law enforcement agencies. (Photo by Cmdr. Don Biadog Jr.)

2014 NATIONAL NIGHT OUT Continued from Page 1

Shortly after the event commenced, local NSA Naples’ Support Site Firefighters pried the event wide open by demonstrating their emergency response capabilities with the ‘Jaws of Life,’ a piston-rod hydraulic tool used to save trapped victims within vehicles.

Within minutes, the team of fire fighters managed to work their way into a badly damaged SUV by demolishing the windows and removing the doors and roof with the device and hand axes.

“When you are using the ‘Jaws of Life,’ you have to let the ‘Jaws of Life’ do the work for you,” said Fire Fighter Bill Brush He said the tool weighs nearly 40 lbs. and it is very difficult to forcefully move.

The Italian State Police, Polizia di Stato, arrived in show within their high speed sports car, a Lamborghini Gallardo. Among the rides, the Carabinieri brought two horses to the event for attendees to pet, mount and take pictures with.

The Carabinieri’s Squadra Antisabotaggio from Caserta set up a response van on site and wheeled out their high tech explosive ordnance disposal robot for working demonstrations at the North Park.

The NSA Naples’ security dog handlers showed off the skill and obedience of their military working dogs (MWD) in a demonstration. The dog teams demonstrated basic attack commands in a scenario involving a suspect fleeing the scene of a crime. The handler, Master-at-Arms 2nd Class Wesley Rodriguez, called the MWD on and off the fleeing suspect within feet of delivering a bite to the man’s heavily padded limbs.

The event continued with door prizes for chances to win a PlayStation 4 video game console, I-pad, headphones, a backpack with school items, and exercise equipment. The attendees had time to meet and greet with the local law enforcement and the mascots Sparky the Fire Dog and Scruff McGruff the Crime Dog, enjoy event festivities that included a dunk-tank and a ‘Tricycle Drunk Drivers Course,’ all with music provided by Armed Forces Network (AFN) Naples’ DJs. The American National Night Out is an event designed in 1984 for local law enforcement to promote crime prevention awareness.

Sofia Beuck, Naples Elementary School student, battles Master-atArms Seaman Apprentice Jerel Laya for a baton in a sparring match.

(Photo by MC3 Robert S. Price)

Ben Aiken tries his best throw at the National Night Out Dunk Tank Aug. 5, 2014. (Photo by MC3 Robert S. Price)

Local Italian, Esca Vittoria, rides an Italian Carabinieri horse at the 2014 National Night Out Aug. 8. (Photo by MC3 Robert S. Price)

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.

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RIMPAC 2014 Concludes with Enhanced Cooperation among 22 Nations

By MC3 Justin W. Galvin, USNS Mercy Public Affairs

The world's largest international maritime exercise, Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2014, concluded with the participation of 22 nations, 49 surface ships, six submarines, more than 200 aircraft and 25,000 personnel in and around the Hawaiian Islands and Southern California, August 1.

Hosted by U.S. Pacific Fleet, RIMPAC 2014 was led by U.S. Vice Adm. Kenneth Floyd, commander of the U.S. 3rd Fleet (C3F), serving as the combined task force (CTF) commander.

RIMPAC is designed to enhance cooperation of the combined forces and improve individual war fighting competencies.

"The relationships that are forged at RIMPAC span oceans and years," said Floyd. "RIMPAC is a unique opportunity for us to get to know each other, to train together, and provide some level of trust when we are out on the high seas together in the future. It is the only exercise that can do so to this scale."

This year's exercise included units and personnel from Australia, Brunei, Canada, Chile, Colombia, France, India, Indonesia, Japan, Malaysia, Mexico, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, People's Republic of China, Peru, the Republic of Korea, the Republic of the Philippines, Singapore, Tonga, the United Kingdom and the United States. The training syllabus included amphibious operations, gunnery, missile, anti-submarine, and air defense exercises, as well as military medicine, humanitarian assistance and disaster response, counter-piracy, mine clearance operations, explosive ordnance disposal, and diving and salvage operations.

Royal Australian Navy Rear Adm. Simon Cullen, CTF deputy commander, said RIMPAC helped international participants hone the skills that are critical to ensuring the safety of sea lanes and security on the world's oceans.

"This was an opportunity for the participating nations to take advantage of the excellent training infrastructure and ranges that are available in the Hawaiian Islands," Cullen

Forty-two ships and submarines representing 15 international partner nations maneuver into a close formation during Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2014. Twenty-two nations, more than 40 ships and six submarines, more than 200 aircraft and 25,000 personnel are participating in RIMPAC exercise from June 26 to Aug. 1, in and around the Hawaiian Islands and Southern California. The world's largest international maritime exercise, RIMPAC provides a unique training opportunity that helps participants foster and sustain the cooperative relationships that are critical to ensuring the safety of sea lanes and security on the world's oceans. RIMPAC 2014 is the 24th exercise in the series that began in 1971.

(Photo by MC1 Shannon Renfroe)

said. "It enabled individual units to conduct training that they could not otherwise have in their own waters."

RIMPAC 2014 marked the first time that Japan led the scenario-driven humanitarian assistance/disaster relief (HA/DR) response portion of the exercise that facilitated training and certification for expeditionary forces to respond to foreign disasters as a crisis response adaptive force.

Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force Rear Adm. Yasuki Nakahata served as commander of HA/DR operations.

"Through this exercise, we were able to show a well-coordinated effort similar to the United Nations or a civil/military coordination center and conduct our mission with all pertinence. This is a great step forward for all of Japan and a great impact to an international society," Nakahata said.

RIMPAC 2014 had two new participants this year, Brunei and the People's Republic of China. Additionally, RIMPAC participants who sent a ship for the first time to participate in RIMPAC 2014 included Colombia, India, Indonesia and Norway. This year also

Royal Australian Air Force Air Commodore Chris Westwood, Combined Forces air component commander, views a U.S. Marine Corps UH-1Y Viper helicopter aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Peleliu (LHA 5) during Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) Exercise 2014. Twenty-two nations, 49 ships and six submarines, more than 200 aircraft and 25,000 personnel are participating in RIMPAC from June 26 to Aug. 1 in and around the Hawaiian Islands and Southern California. The world's largest international maritime exercise, RIMPAC provides a unique training opportunity that helps participants foster and sustain the cooperative relationships that are critical to ensuring the safety of sea lanes and security on the world's oceans. RIMPAC 2014 is the 24th exercise in the series that began in 1971. (Photo by MC3 Mark El-Rayes)

marked the first time hospital ships participated in RIMPAC. The Chinese hospital ship, Peace Ark, and USNS Mercy (T-AH 19) conducted personnel exchanges, military medicine exchanges and medical evacua-

tion and mass casualty training, further highlighting the valuable capability hospital ships bring to the Pacific.

With the theme of "capable, adaptive partners" participating nations at RIMPAC 2014

demonstrated the flexibility of maritime forces to meet regional and global challenges for mutual benefit.

For more news from Rim of the Pacific, visit www.navy.mil/local/rimpac/.

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M ORE I NSIDE P AGE …

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

For more information, visit www.navyleague.org.

USA GIRL SCOUTS OVERSEAS - NAPLES is seeking 3-4 energetic and enthusiastic adults to volunteer as Troop Leaders for the kindergarten troop.

Have fun leading and helping girls explore the world around them. Time commitment is approximately 2-3 meetings per month. No experience necessary.

All materials are provided by the organization. Both males and females are encouraged to apply. Interested persons should contact Alicea Mingo at naplesgirlscouts@usagso-na.org.

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

THE NAPLES CHRISTIAN HOMESCHOOL ASSOCIATION meets every month to support families who have chosen to educate their own children.

We offer weekly park/pool days, a mom's night out, and field trips to explore Bella Napoli and beyond. Interested? Considering homeschooling? For more information, please contact Carla Kuhlmann at NaplesITHomeschool@ gmail.com. Check out our Facebook page Naples Christian Homeschoolers.

PROTESTANT WOMEN OF THE CHAPEL (PWOC) meet every Tuesday from 9 a.m. until 11:30 a.m. in the Fellowship Hall for worship and bible Study. Stay up-to-date with current events at our Facebook page PWOC Naples or contact us at pwocparticipation@gmail.com to be on our email distribution.

USNH NAPLES OFFERS TOBACCO CESSATION COUNSELING. Tired of being controlled by tobacco? We can help you quit! Individual sessions are available to active duty members and their dependents in the Health Promotions department at U.S. Naval Hospital Naples. To make an appointment, please call DSN 629-6445 or 081-811-6445, or email napleshealthpromotions@med.navy.mil. For more information, visit us at the hospital's Public Health front desk, located in the main Atrium on the 1st floor.

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

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

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

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

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

WOMEN, INFANTS, CHILDREN (WIC) OVERSEAS PROGRAM is offered at NSA Naples. Women who are pregnant, breastfeeding, postpartum or have an infant or child under the age of five may qualify for the program.

WIC Overseas is a nutrition education program that provides nutritious supplemental foods. Contact WIC Overseas at 081-811-4962.

THE NAPLES AREA SECOND CLASS PETTY OFFICERS ASSOCIATION meets twice a month to discuss upcoming community outreach opportunities and charity events. For more information, contact MA2 Aaron Kurschner at DSN 626-2871 or ABH2 Brent Paucke at DSN 626-5382.

NAPOLI NATION FAN CLUB is a group that helps community members attend SSC Napoli soccer games, promotes intercultural relations and provides SSC Napoli information to the community. Membership benefits include SSC Napoli gear, discounted tickets and entry to Napoli Nation functions. FMI, visit www.facebook.com/groups/USASSCNapoli.

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/ Connectthe-Tots-Club.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

LATINOS UNIDOS WELCOMES NEW MEMBERS Meetings are at 2 p.m. the first Sunday of every month at the Support Site park. For more info, contact Michael Cortez, Michael.cortez@eu.navy.mil, 334-6771-0327, or Gabriel Sermeno, Gabriel.sermeno@eu.navy.mil, 081-811-5554.

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.

Friday, Aug. 8 4:30 p.m. Planes: Fire and Rescue, PG 5:30 p.m. Guardians of the Galaxy, PG-13 7:45 p.m. Lucy, R 8:30 p.m. Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, PG-13 (3D) Saturday, 9 August Guardians of the Galaxy, 3D, PG-13 4 p.m.

How to Train Your Dragon 2, PG 6 p.m.

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, PG-13 7:45 p.m. Get On Up, PG-13, 8:30 p.m. The Purge: Anarchy, R Premiere Showing 3 p.m.

Sunday, 10 August 3 p.m.

Planes: Fire and Rescue, PG 4 p.m.

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, PG-13 6:45 p.m. Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, PG-13 3D 7:30 p.m. Into the Storm, PG-13 "NAVY FIRST” Premiere Showing

Monday, 11 August Closed, No Movies Tuesday, 12 August Closed, No Movies Wednesday, 13 August 4:30 p.m. Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, PG-13 6:30 p.m. How to Train Your Dragon 2, PG, Last Show 8:30 p.m. Guardians of the Galaxy, PG-13 Thursday, 14 August 4:30 p.m. Planes: Fire and Rescue, PG 6:30 p.m. Think Like a Man Too, PG13, Last Show 8:30 p.m. The Purge: Anarchy, R Friday, 15 August 4:30 p.m. The Fluffy Movie, PG-13, Premiere 5:30 p.m. Guardians of the Galaxy, PG-13 7 p.m.

Transformers: Age of Extinction PG-13 8:30 p.m. The Expendables 3, PG-13 "NAVY FIRST”

Movie Descriptions HE EXPENDABLES 3, PG-13, "NAVY FIRST” Action/Adventure 103 min. Jason Statham, Nicolas Cage, Sylvester Stallone, Milla Jovovich, Jackie Chan. Barney, Christmas and the rest of the team comes face-to-face with Conrad Stonebanks, who years ago co-founded The Expendables with Barney. Stonebanks subsequently became a ruthless arms trader and someone who Barney was forced to kill... or so he thought. Stonebanks, who eluded death once before, now is making it his mission to end The Expendables -- but Barney has other plans.

Barney decides that he has to fight old blood with new blood, and brings in a new era of Expendables team members, recruiting individuals who are younger, faster and more tech-savvy. The latest mission becomes a clash of classic old-school style versus high-tech expertise in the Expendables' most personal battle yet.

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UARDIANS OF THE GALAXY, PG-13, Cast: Chris Pratt, Zoe Saldana, Dave Bautista, Lee Pace, Michael Rooker. Action/Adventure, 121 min.

After stealing a mysterious orb, American pilot/outlaw hero Peter Quill is hunted down and thrown into an inter-galactic prison. In order to secure his freedom, Quill reluctantly joins forces with alien bandits Drax, Gamora, Rocket and Groot to form an alliance of misfits known as the Guardians of the Galaxy, and with the all-powerful villain Ronan hunting the orb, the fate of the universe is in their hands.

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ET ON UP, PG-13, Cast: Chadwick Boseman, Viola Davis, Octavia Spencer, Nelsan Ellis, Lennie James. Drama, 138 min. Based on the incredible life story of the Godfather of Soul, the film will give a fearless look inside the music, moves and moods of James Brown, taking audiences on the journey from his impoverished childhood to his evolution into one of the most influential figures of the 20th century.

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HE FLUFFY MOVIE, PG-13, Comedy 90 min.

Gabriel Iglesias. This film captures worldwide comic phenomenon Gabriel "Fluffy" Iglesias in never-before-seen footage from his sold-out "Unity Through Laughter" tour, spanning over 23 countries, and more than 400 cities.

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EENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES, PG-13, Cast: Megan Fox, William Fichtner, Alan Ritchson, Noel Fisher, Will Arnett. Action/ Adventure, 99 min. The city needs heroes.

Darkness has settled over New York City as Shredder and his evil Foot Clan have an iron grip on everything from the police to the politicians. The future is grim until four unlikely outcast brothers rise from the sewers and discover their destiny as Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. The Turtles must work with fearless reporter April and her wisecracking cameraman Vern Fenwick to save the city and unravel Shredder's diabolical plan.

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HE PURGE: ANARCHY, R, Cast: Frank Grillo, Kiele Sanchez, Zach Gilford, Michael K. Williams, Amy Paffrath. Suspense/Thriller, 103 min. One night a year, all crime - including murder - is legal

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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 Aug. 8 Ravello in the Evening.............€30 Aug. 9 Minicruise of the Amalfi Coast .€59 Aug. 10 The Ruins of Pompeii for Newcomers.................................€10 Aug. 15 Wine Tasting under the stars..€38 Aug. 16 Minicruise of the Amalfi Coast .€59 Aug. 22 Sorrento by Night......................€19 WEEKEND TOURS Aug 29-Sept. 1 Labor day on the French Riviera . . .€497 Sept. 13-14 Florence and Pisa Weekend . . . . . . .€204 Sept. 25-28 Oktoberfest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .€575 Oct. 10-13 Columbus Day in London . . . . . . . . .€869 Oct. 30- Nov. 3 Halloween in Transylvania . . . . . . .€869

No Children Under 10 Admitted to R-Rated Movies

for 12 hours. A man heads out into the chaos, intent on killing thugs as revenge for his son's death, but ends up rescuing a stranded couple.

NTO THE STORM, PG-13, "NAVY FIRST." Thriller 89 min. Richard Armitage, Sarah Wayne Callies, Jeremy Sumpter, Nathan Kress, Matt Walsh In the span of a single day, the town of Silverton is ravaged by an unprecedented onslaught of tornadoes. The entire town is at the mercy of the erratic and deadly cyclones, even as storm trackers predict the worst is yet to come.

Most people seek shelter, while others run towards the vortex, testing how far a storm chaser will go for that once-in-a-lifetime shot.

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UCY, R, Cast: Scarlett Johansson, Morgan Freeman, Min-sik Choi, Pilou Asbk, Claire Tran.

Action/Adventure, 88 min. A woman is accidentally caught in a dark deal, turns the tables on her captors and transforms into a merciless warrior evolved beyond human logic.

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LANES: FIRE AND RESCUE, PG, Cast: Dane Cook, Ed Harris, Julie Bowen, Curtis Armstrong, John Michael Higgins. Animation/ Family, 84 min. When world famous air racer Dusty learns that his engine is damaged and he may never race again, he must shift gears and is launched into the world of aerial firefighting.

Dusty joins forces with veteran fire and rescue helicopter Blade Ranger and his courageous team, including spirited super scooper Dipper, heavy-lift helicopter Windlifter, ex-military transport Cabbie and a lively bunch of brave all-terrain vehicles known as The Smokejumpers. Together, the fearless team battles a massive wildfire and Dusty learns what it takes to become a true hero.

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HINK LIKE A MAN TOO, PG-13, Cast: Adam Brody, Michael Ealy, Jerry Ferrara, Meagan Good, Regina Hall. Comedy, 106 min. In the highly anticipated sequel, which was inspired by Steve Harvey's best-selling book Act Like a Lady, all the couples are back for a wedding in Las Vegas. But plans for a romantic weekend go awry when their various misadventures get them into some compromising situations that threaten to derail the big event.

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OW TO TRAIN YOUR DRAGON 2, PG, Cast: Jay Baruchel, Gerard Butler, Kit Harington, Cate Blanchett, Djimon Honsou. Animation, 105 min. It's been five years since Hiccup and Toothless successfully united dragons and Vikings on the island of Berk. While Astrid, Snoutlout and the rest of the gang are challenging each other to dragon races (the island's new favorite contact sport), the now inseparable pair journey through the skies, charting unmapped territories and exploring new worlds. When one of their adventures leads to the discovery of a secret ice cave that is home to hundreds of new wild dragons and the mysterious Dragon Rider, the two friends find themselves at the center of a battle to protect the peace. Now, Hiccup and Toothless must unite to stand up for what they believe while recognizing that only together do they have the power to change the future of both men and dragons.

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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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Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) Adm. Jonathan Greenert holds an all-hands call with Sailors, civilians and family members at the base theater at Naval Base Ventura County. The all-hands call at Naval Base Ventura County was Greenert's second stop of a four-day fleet engagement tour of Navy bases, stations and ships from Fallon, Ventura County and Pacific Northwest to San Diego. (Photo by MCC Peter D. Lawlor)

By MCC Julianne Metzger, Chief of Naval Operations Public Affairs

Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) Adm. Jonathan Greenert visited Naval Air Station (NAS) Whidbey Island along with Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy (MCPON) Mike Stevens for an all-hands call and visits with Whidbey tenant commands Aug. 5.

"Enjoyed a great day learning at NAS Whidbey Island discussing with Shipmates a majority of my focus areas, EM-Cyber, Undersea Dominance, and Unmanned Systems," said Greenert at the conclusion of his visit.

Earlier today Greenert attended the 40th Naval Aviation Electronic Warfare Symposium where he shared his thoughts with 450 naval officers, government and industry specialists on the significance of the electromagnetic spectrum and Electromagnetic Maneuver Warfare (EMMW).

Greenert recounted his last visit to Whibey saying the number of EA-18G Growlers have increased significantly from a year ago. He told the audience, NAS Whidbey is a vibrant upcoming base for something that is very important. This is a center of excellence for electronic warfare, he said.

Greenert described the importance of maneuvering in the electromagnetic environment and the need for control and awareness as he outlined a strategy in his remarks.

Following the event Greenert met with Electronic Attack and Maritime Patrol community leaders at Whidbey and visited a number of training facilities for a deeper discussion on other EM-spectrum related topics, EMMW capabilities and future requirements.

Additionally, Greenert joined up with his wife Darleen and MCPON Stevens who were also visiting different facilities around the base for a mass reenlistment and all-hands call. Speaking with 500 Sailors, civilians and families from Whidbey's tenant commands they reenlisted 13 Sailors and answered questions about manning at sea, sea pay, deployment lengths, benefits and leadership issues.

During Greenert's initial remarks he emphasized Navy is in huge demand around the world and the work Sailors are doing at Whidbey in the EMMW area is critically important. He told them that what they are doing in Whidbey is a big deal and a big part of the Navy's future.

After Greenert's remarks, both CNO and MCPON took questions from the crowd. A petty officer serving as a victims advocate asked about if sexual assault prevention in the Navy has gotten better.

MCPON asked how she felt the Navy is doing, which she replied that the sailors she is around feel as though it's getting better overall.

Another Sailor asked that in a pinched budget environment are we going to continue doing more with less and what is being done to limit stress. Both CNO and MCPON said they are not looking to overwork Sailors and that there is work being done to add more stability to schedules and predictability, manning initiatives to reduce gaps at sea and sea pay initiatives to compensate Silors for the hard work they are doing. CNO said it will not happen over night but the Navy is working it.

MCPON closed with laying out his 3 tips for Foundations to Success. "If you work hard, stay out of trouble and are a good and decent person, I can assure that you will be successful at what ever you do," he said.

Greenert closed the event with asking Sailors to speak up and provide input to Reducing Administrative Distractions (RAD) so the Navy can be more efficient. He encouraged Sailors to log onto the RAD website and share thoughts and ideas on what administrative distractions might be affecting their work environment.

Sailors can provide unsolicited feedback or possible solutions by establishing an account and logging onto the RAD website at https://navyrad.ideascale.com.

Both Greenert and Stevens will travel to Naval Station KitsapBangor and visit USS Stennis (CVN- 74) Wednesday. Sailors and the public can watch CNO and MCPON LIVE Wednesday during an all-hands call at Naval Base Kitsap-Bangor, 2 p.m. EST at http://navylive.dodlive.mil/2014/08/01/cno-all-hands-call-at-navalbase-kitsap/ For more news from Chief of Naval Operations, visit www.navy.mil/local/cno/.

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The Borghese gardens are open to visit, as is the ornamental lake with the Temple of Aeculaius. A lucky visitor may paddle out onto the picturesque swan lake to the sounds of a local Roman practicing classical guitar. A few blocks away from the Barberini metro stop is the famous Trevi Fountain. The large sculpted facade dictates the discovery of a pure water source and Agrippa explaining the plan for an aqueduct to Augustus Caesar.

Last but not least, one of the most notable collections of sites to visit is the Roman Colosseum and Forum. The Colosseum was built to hold celebratory games, often fought to the death, and is open to the public with guided tours above and to “the dungeons” below. With the purchase of a Colosseum tour, the ancient Roman forum, the historical city center, is free to view. I enjoyed spending the remainder of the afternoon touring the ruins. For the history buffs, placards are posted to give accurate descriptions of the market place, bas-relief, temples and Senate political houses.

Rome provides city transportation to the busy traveler including double-decked tour buses and a metro-system. The buses will take sightseers across the city, educate the traveler with audio recordings and stop at major landmarks for photo opportunities. Travelers are allowed to re-board all-day to provide time to explore the

The Roman Colosseum is the immense amphitheater that hosted the famous 100 days of celebratory games to cultivate war-like spirit.

The Colosseum is located at the center of the ancient Roman city and was designed to accommodate an estimated 55,000 spectators.

(Photo by MC3 Robert S. Price)

sites, yet much of Rome’s beauty is hidden off the busy roads, best accessible by foot.

For more information on

upcoming tours and trips, contact the NSA Naples USO at 626-5713 or Naples ITT and MWR at 626-4470/4330.

The Roman Forum was designed at the center of the Ancient Roman city to contain a complex of senate structures, temples and a marketplace. (Photo by MC3 Robert S. Price)

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Caring For Exceptional Family Members EFMP ensures all resources needed are readily available

By MC2 Jason Kofonow, Defense Media Activity

Boy or girl, when news of a pregnancy arrives, most parents are only hoping for a healthy child. When Tristan was born, his parents could not have imagined the long road that lay ahead for their second son to get to good health.

"He was born and we never really knew anything was wrong," said Electronics Technician 1st Class Stephanie Harris, who was a recruiter in San Diego at the time and is now a recruiter in Fairfax, Va. "We realized he had a protrusion coming from his stomach one time when he was one year old and we took him in.

They started doing a whole bunch of testing and found that he had been born with this really rare and severe malformation of his renal and urinary system and needed several surgeries. That was when we started the enrollment process for the [Exceptional Family Member Program (EMFP)]."

The EFMP is a quality of life program that is mandated for all Sailors who have family members with a chronic medical or educational condition which requires special care and services.

The program was established in 1987 to ensure that when a Sailor is in the process of a permanent change of station (PCS) to a new duty station, any special needs required for a family member can be met at that new location. The Navy currently has over 17,000 family members enrolled in the program, which is broken up into six categories depending on the needs of each family member.

"Enrollment into the EFMP means a medical or educational need has been identified. We want to ensure current and future assignments can support those needs for a successful tour for both the service member and their family," said Lt. Cmdr. Brent Dennis, the Navy Program Manager for the EFMP. "Category one is for monitoring purposes. Category two pinpoints various overseas and remote locations within the United States. Category three is no overseas assignments because the family member has a medical or educational need that exceeds the availability of care. Category four means we have to keep you close to a major medical area within the continental U.S. (CONUS). Category five is treated like the homestead program where the needs are specialized and complex. In an effort to maintain a continuity of care the Sailor and family are placed in a location that provides what the family needs, and the Navy tries to keep them there. To meet the Sailor's career progression needs unaccompanied tours are always an option no matter what category their family member is assigned to. Category six is a temporary category used for short term medical evaluation that requires enrollment for six to twelve months."

Getting Tristan enrolled in the program came with its own hardships. Significant paperwork was needed by his parents and his doctors.

That paperwork then needed to be sent up the chain for review.

"It was a little bit challenging," said Harris.

"It's a large stack of paperwork. As a result of what we went through with Tristan, I became the EFMP coordinator at my command because there are so many things I found out afterward. I didn't have an EFMP coordinator; I was really on my own when I enrolled him.

There's a good amount of paperwork that you fill out and then you have to take it to your doctor or specialist. It's mostly done by them, which is actually the most challenging part because you have to follow up with them and sometimes before they can give any of the paperwork back, they have to get it to their legal department and have the legal department review it because all of these healthcare facilities and hospitals have different requirements."

Harris said once you're in a category like category three, it is just saying that you can't be stationed overseas.

She said because of Tristan's particular condition, the types of doctors that our child needs are not close to every military base, so that's taken into consideration whenever we move.

When a condition is identified by a member of

the healthcare or educational team, the family is referred to the EFMP coordinators at the local medical treatment facility or fleet and family service centers, said Dennis.

"The EFMP coordinators will assist the sponsor and family members with the enrollment process. The forms are reviewed to ensure they are complete and then sent to a central screening committee (CSC) for a category recommendation. The Navy currently has three screening committees located at Naval Medical Center (NMC) Portsmouth, NMC San Diego and U.S. Naval Hospital Yokosuka. Once the (PERS-456) get the CSC's review, a final category is assigned and that information is made available for the Detailers," said Dennis. "The enrollment process is much faster now that we are using the Navy Family Accountability and Assessment System (NFAAS). There are also automated notifications to the sponsors and the units to inform about enrollment and any category assignment and changes. The system even sends notifications to Sailors who need to update their EFMP status."

"The challenges that we as detailers have, is finding a billet that meets the category for the member," said Aviation Boatswain's Mate Handling (ABH) 1st Class Ronnie Hubbard, an ABH detailer.

When it was time for the Harris' to move, one big concern was what the quality of the care was going to be for Tristan at their new duty station.

"We've been so lucky when it comes to healthcare," said Harris.

Harris said when he was in San Diego, the military hospital did not have the types of doctors and surgeons that Tristan needed, so the doctors referred him to Rady Children's Hospital.

"We were at a children's hospital, which was an amazing, beautiful facility and that's where his surgeries and recoveries were and he got really amazing care there," said Harris. "When we came here we found out that they actually have pediatric nephrologists at Bethesda at Walter Reed and I was very anxious about that. I did not think that we were going to get the same level of care through the military medical center but it is amazing. It is absolutely amazing. The team of doctors they have there are so great and so attentive."

"Enrollment is mandatory to support the detailing process," said Dennis. "The primary goal is focused on the family member to ensure their medical and educational needs are met."

The process does not end once a Sailor enrolls their family member in EFMP. Continued attention and follow-up is required.

Once enrolled, everyone is assigned a case manager who is there to assist the sponsors and families with information about services and programs in the area. All enrolled need to get reevaluated every three years or twelve months prior to the next PCS. The case managers or local EFMP coordinators can assist the family with the reevaluation process.

"It's intimidating when you look at the paperwork that you have to do to enroll in EFMP and I think a lot of Sailors are not enrolling their family members in EFMP, but it is worth it because if anything should happen and they try to put in for something like a home tour, it's harder to substantiate their family's needs if they haven't already done that groundwork," said Harris.

"First and foremost, sponsors and family members need to get in contact with their local EFMP coordinator when they have been recommended for enrollment," said Dennis. "We have EFMP coordinators and liaisons at the fleet and family service centers and all naval medical treatment facilities. These folks know the program and they are there to help the sponsor and family members complete the enrollment paperwork. All units should assign an EFMP point of contact that can direct the service member to their local EFMP coordinator. The EFMP point of contact is usually someone in medical or it could be a career counselor or the command master chief."

For the Harris family, they understand that with their EFMP category the dream orders overseas are unlikely, but they are getting closer to their wish for a healthy child.

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Child and Youth Program’s School Age Care (SAC) achieved accreditation this summer by the premiere After School Accrediting body, the Council on Accreditation.

The accreditation process involved a detailed review and analysis of the program’s administrative operations and its service delivery practices.

All are “measured” against national standards of best practices. These standards emphasize services that are accessible, appropriate, culturally responsive, evidence-based and outcomes-oriented. In addition, they confirm that the services

are provided by a skilled and supported workforce and that all individuals are treated with dignity and respect.

For more than a year our SAC program has been working closely with our staff, parents and youth to ensure we are meeting or surpassing those industry standards through numerous meetings, surveys and trainings.

The accreditation by the Council of Accreditation is an objective and reliable verification that provides confidence and support to an after school program’s children, parents, staff and community partners. The accreditation lasts for 4 years.

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Chief Religious Program Specialist Michael Willis was born in Amarillo, Texas and grew up in central Texas. After graduating high school in 1983, he attended Texas Tech University where he graduated in 1987 with a Bachelor of Art in social welfare. After 10 years being employed with the State of Texas Willis joined the Navy in 1999. Having never been out of the state of Texas, travel was my primary reason for joining the Navy. My goal was to do my entire navy career oversees. I didn’t quite make it, but I got close.

During my 15 year navy career, I have been stationed in Naples, Italy (twice), Okinawa, Japan, and Bahrain. A deployment onboard USS Whidbey Island (LSD-41) also allowed me to see several locations in the Mediterranean Sea and Persian Gulf. Being in the Navy affords you with great opportunities develop both professionally and personally throughout your naval career. Sports have always been an important part of my life.

Being in the Navy and stationed overseas has given me the opportunity to coach sports which is something that I truly enjoy and would like to pursue after the Navy. My first job in the Navy was as an aerographer’s mate (weather observer). I really enjoyed learning about how weather works. It’s a fascinating science. In 2002, I cross rated into the religious program specialist rating. I have been stationed here at NSA Naples since October 2012. I enjoy the diversity of the RP rating. RP’s are a “jack of all trades” religious program specialist is one of the few ratings that also work in Marine and Sea Bee units and is a combatant rating. As an RP, you can find yourself providing physical security for a chaplain in a combat environment, setting up for worship services, coordinating COMREL events, managing the chaplain counseling schedule, ordering supplies, and taking care of numerous other administrative duties, etc (all in a day’s work). Our primary duty as a RP is to support chaplains. Being flexible and well-rounded professionally is essential. The Navy equips all of its Sailors to meet any challenge and to be successful.

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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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Children race for time on the Junior Iron Man obstacle course during Brit Fete 2014, an annual summer festival organized and held by the British Community stationed at Joint Forces Command, Naples May 9. Volunteers from the Royal British Marines created, set up and ran the course. (Photo by MC2 Luke B. Meineke)

Allied Joint Forces Command Naples Hosts British Fete 2014

By MC2 Luke B. Meineke, Commander, Navy Region Europe, Africa, Southwest Asia Public Affairs

It takes a committee of volunteers dedicating months of planning, meeting and liaising. It takes a community with a collective selfless spirit willing to sacrifice hours and days of free time. But most of all it takes bunting.

Each year the British community tries to outdo itself to make that year's Brit Fete, an annual event modeled after traditional summer garden parties that spread throughout communities of the United Kingdom during the summer months, bigger and better than those in the past.

This year "Brit Fete '14" was hosted at Joint Forces Command (JFC) Naples, Friday, May 9.

Due to the substantial size and scope of the undertaking, particularly liaising with Italian vendors, Morale, Welfare and Recreation (MWR) and the British Forces school, a committee of volunteers is formed in January to plan and oversee the Fete. Facilities, manpower, media and finance are just a few of the areas represented by committee members, who meet each month to track progress and coordinate the event's preparation.

"It sounds a reasonable request: 50 stalls in five months. You think, 'Well, yeah. That's quite achievable,'" said Chief Petty Officer Terry Dawson, the British Fete 2014 Events Manager. "However, it's the band, it's all the other community stalls, liaising really closely with the school because the school has the health and safety aspect of the children to consider, so it's lots and lots to consider there. It's just constantly liaising, liaising, liaising."

The last week of April sees the actual building of the site, located at the Integrated Community Facility (ICF) Villa Victoria on the school grounds. Formerly the private residence of the Admiral of the Allied Maritime Command (MC) Naples, which was deactivated in March 2013, the villa is now a communal site for the British Community and used for many of their events and celebrations.

All work done to prepare for the Brit Fete, including the raising of the tents and building of the stalls, is done by volunteers.

"Everything is done by wives, spouses, just people giving their time to that one day," Dawson explained. "There's no pressed person, it's, 'Yeah, I'll give up my time.' We very much take that attitude to wherever we are. Even back in Britain, families would still be giving their time to things like this."

After five months of preparation and countless volunteer hours from the British Community, Maj. Gen. Weighill announced to the crowd gathered on the green the official start to Brit Fete 2014.

Students from the British Forces School commenced celebrations performing two songs and an international dance. Afterward, as the Naval Forces Europe Band settled into the first of their two 45-minute jazz sessions, those celebrating Friday's Fete were invited to enjoy the more than 50 community and commercial stalls which provided everything from deals on new cars and beauty spa treatments, to local artisans proffering hand-made jewelry and original paintings. Food from local restaurants, a traditional barbeque prepared by members of the JFC Field Gun Crew and even a Pim's Cup stall provided repast for guests.

For the children, MWR joined with Giostre Gonfiabili to create a Kidz Zone where the British Forces children could enjoy inflatable rides, sumo suits, a climbing wall, and both a clown show and magician show.

Members from the Royal British Marines also set up a Junior Iron Man obstacle course where kids could compete for the best completion time.

"The effort from families behind the service members that put into Brit Fete is amazing, really," said Dawson. "What did strike me was all the reports I got back from the stalls, and the overwhelming generosity, particularly supporting the Field Gun Team, supporting the church, supporting the school - the generosity was really strong this year."

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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 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 AUG. 14 Support Assistant, GS-030306, ANN#EUR14-885408-AG, Full Time Permanent Interdisciplinary (Multiple Positions), GS-0185/0180/ 0101-11, ANN#EUR14-867756KB, Full Time Permanent Management Analyst, GS0343-09, ANN#EUR14-893697AV, Full Time Permanent CLOSING AUG. 21 Transportation Assistant (Passenger), GS-2102-06, ANN#EUR14-884515-AG, Full Time Lead Housing Management Specialist, GS-1173-09, ANN# EUR14-870820-AG, Full Time Permanent Program Analyst (Inspector General), GS-0343-13, ANN# EUR14-898247-EG, Full Time Permanent Management Assistant (O/ A), GS-0344-07 ANN#EUR14898176-EG, Full Time Temporary Packing Inspector, WG-700208, ANN#EUR14-899211-EG, Full Time Permanent Financial Management Analyst, GS-0501-09, ANN# EUR14-799206-KB-R1, Full Time Permanent Program Analyst, GS-034309, ANN#EUR14-898217-EG, Full Time Permanent CANCELLED Security Guard, GS-0085-05 (multiple positions), ANN# EUR14-731973-AG-R2, Full Time Permanent

LOCAL NATIONAL (LN) POSITIONS NO VACANCIES If you have any questions, contact the front desk at 081-5685409. You can also contact the HRO Naples helpdesk at: http://cnic.navy.mil/Europe/A bout/Jobs/AboutWorkingHere/ index.htm. You will be contacted within 24 hours, so please be

sure to provide your contact information. Thank you and we appreciate your input, whether negative or positive so that we can find ways to improve the HRO services or continue to provide excellent service. As a reminder, an HRO representative is available for the bi-weekly "Meet & Greet" at the Support Site food court area 8-9 a.m.

Please feel free to come by, pick up a copy of a vacancy announcement that you may be interested in applying for, or ask questions. If the HRO representative is unable to provide you a response, he or she will bring the question back to the HRO office and you will be provided an answer or a call back the same day. The next "Meet & Greet" is from 8-9 a.m. Aug. 11.

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

The necessary application forms are also available online. For any questions you have, you may reach us at 081-568-4164/ 2505/5612. The applications may be emailed to CNREURAFSWA_NRBO_N9_Personnel@eu. navy.mil.

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

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

Job Summary: Performs a variety of tasks such as grilling or frying pancakes, hamburgers, hot dogs, bacon, eggs, sausage, by watching while the items are cooking, turning as required; regulating temperature and removing when done.

Lifeguard, NF-0189-01, ANN# 14-084 temporary flexible (Seasonal Employment) Aquatics Division, Carney Park/Support Site. Job Summary: Works as instructor, safeguards and supervises swimmers and bathers in pool area. Closing date: Opening Until Filled Education Aid/Technician, CY-1702-I/II, ANN#14-128, (Multiple Positions) flexible, Child Development Centers, School Age Care, Youth Programs, Teen Center and Youth Sports Capodichino/Support Site. Job Summary: Provides appropriate developmental care and instruction for children and youth ranging in age from six weeks to eighteen years in a Child and Youth Program setting Performs routine, day-to-day care of infants and children ranging from 6weeks to 5 years old. Assembles of gathers materials and equipment necessary to execute School Age Care for children ranging from 6 years old to 9 years old, School-Age Care PreTeen for children ranging from 10 years old to 12 years old, Teen Center Program for children ranging from 13 years old to 18 years old. Receives and releases children to/from authorized parents, guidance.

Education Technician (Leader), CY-1702-II, ANN#14-137 regular full time, (Eligible for Post Allowance) Fleet and Family Readiness Program, CYP Division, Teen Center. Job Summary: The purpose of the CY Program Leader (CYP) is to provide appropriate development care and instruction for children and youth ranging in age from 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. 1st cutoff date: Aug. 1 and subsequent cutoff every 14 days, Closing date: Opening Until Filled.

Education Aid/Technician, CY-1702-I/II, ANN#14-138 regular full time(Eligible for Post Allowance) Child Development Centers, Support Site. Job Summary: Provides appropriate developmental care and instruction for children and youth ranging in age from six weeks to eighteen years in a Child and Youth Program setting Performs routine, day-to-day care of infants and children ranging from 6 weeks 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. 1st cutoff date: Aug. 8 and subsequent cut-off every 14 days, Closing date: Opening Until Filled. AREA OF CONSIDERATION: Current CYP employees only.

Recreation Aid, NF-0189-01, ANN#14-141 flexible, Outdoor Recreation Program, Support site/Carney Park. Job Summary: Provides and maintain recreation and athletic equipment issue. 1st cutoff date: Aug. 28. Closing date: Opening Until Filled.

Education Aid/Technician, CY-1702-I/II, ANN#14-142, (Multiple Positions) regular full time, (Eligible for Post Allowance) Child Development Centers, School Age Care, Youth Programs, Teen Center and Youth Sports Capodichino/Support Site. Job Summary: Provides appropriate developmental care and instruction for children and youth ranging in age from six weeks to eighteen years in a Child and Youth Program setting Performs routine, day-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 from 13 years old to 18 years old. Receives and releases children to/from authorized parents, guidance. 1st cutoff date: Aug. 8. Closing date: Opening Until Filled.

Education Technician (Leader), CY-1702-II, ANN#14-143 (Multiple Positions) 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.

1st cutoff date: Aug. 8. Closing date: Opening Until Filled.

NEX EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES Gricignano, Building 2091-B Call 081-813-5252/5253/5254 or DSN 629-4774 Hours: Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

For a current list of U.S. vacancies and the on-line application, please visit our website at: https://www.NavyExchange.jo bs. To assist your job search go directly to the location field, open the drop down menu and click on Italy, then click on the ‘Search for Jobs’ button. You will see all the jobs in Italy (mostly Naples area); please ensure you are not applying for a position located in Sigonella (Sicily). Call the numbers above for assistance.

U.S. NAF POSITIONS AVAILABLE DISTRIBUTION CENTER, GRICIGNANO Ann#140003GN Warehouse Worker/72/NA-05/FLEX – Three Vacancies - Open Until Filled - Pay Rate: $12.88.

Responsible for one or more functions (receiving, storing, issuing and shipping, etc.) within a warehouse area. Candidates must be at least 18 years old to apply.

JFC MINIMART Ann#140003K6Sales Clerk/ MM/NF-01/RFT - ONE VACANCY - Pay Rate: $8.00 - $9.50 Job Summary: Responsible for selling general merchandise to customers and ensuring merchandise is properly stocked and available.

Ann#140002CE Sales Clerk/ MM/NF-01/FLEX - ONE VACANCY - Pay Rate: $8.00 $9.50. Job Summary: Responsible for selling general merchandise to customers and ensuring merchandise is properly stocked and available.

GRICIGNANO MAIN STORE Ann#140000A9 Store Worker/CL/NA-02/FLEX - Open Until Filled - Pay Rate: $10.34 Performs various duties including loading/unloading merchandise, verifying type and quantities; prepares merchandise for stocking and stocks shelves; assists in conducting periodic inventories; assists customers.

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

Ann#14000015 Sales Clerk/ HL/NF-01/FLEX- Open Until Filled - Pay Rate: $8.00-$9.50 Responsible for selling general merchandise to customers and ensuring merchandise is properly stocked and displayed for the Electronics, Housewares,

Domestics, Furniture, and Gifts departments.

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

Ann#14000013 Sales Clerk/ CL/NF-01/FLEX - Open until filled - Pay Rate: $8.00-$9.50 Responsible for selling general merchandise to customers and ensuring merchandise is properly stocked and displayed for the Cosmetics, Health & Personal Care, Sporting Goods, Garden, Christmas Shop, Pets, and Cough and Cold departments.

Security Ann#1400029V Guard/52/NF-01/FLEX - Open Until Filled - Pay Rate: $9.00$11.00 Ensures enforcement of security measures; conducts inspections; prepares reports concerning security related incidents, etc.

Ann#1400022V Customer Service Clerk/CS/NF-02/ FLEX - One Vacancy - Pay Rate: $9.00 - $11.00 Performs a variety of customer service duties including special orders, foreign currency exchange, Western Union, merchandise returns, gas sales, layaways, etc.

Ann#140000GM LP/Safety Investigator Asst. (Trainee)/52/ 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) GRICIGNANO MINIMART Ann#140001KG Sales Clerk/ MM /NF-01/ FLEX - Three Vacancies - Pay Rate: $8.00$9.50 Responsible for selling general merchandise to customers and ensuring merchandise is properly stocked and available.

CAPODICHINO NEXMART Ann#140003K5 Customer Service Clerk/MM/NF-01/ RFT- Open Until Filled - Pay Rate: $9.00-$10.50.

Job Summary: Performs a variety of customer service duties including special orders, foreign currency exchange, Western Union, merchandise returns, etc.

Ann#140001HE Sales Clerk/ MM /NF-01/ FLEX – Open until filled - Pay Rate: $8.00-$9.50 Responsible for selling general merchandise to customers and ensuring merchandise is properly stocked and available.

LATINA MINIMART Ann#140003B3 Sales Clerk/ MM/NF-01/FLEX- One Vacancy.

Pay Rate: $8.00-$9.50. Responsible for selling general merchandise to customers and ensuring merchandise is properly stocked and available.