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
Friday, august 8, 2014
Time for a Break There will be no paper Aug. 15 or Aug. 22. Panorama will return Aug. 29.
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The Protocol Combo Jazzes Up Mercogliano Page 5
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.”
RIMPAC 2014 Concludes 22 Nation Maritime Exercise Page 7
See 2014 NATIONAL NIGHT OUT Page 6
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. See ALL ROADS LEAD TO ROME Page 10
Joint Force Command Naples Hosts British Fete 2014 Page 13
FRIDAY High 85 / Low 71 Chance of Rain
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)
SUNDAY High 89 / Low 70 Clear