60th year, No. 17
Serving the NATO, Naples and Gaeta Military Community in Italy
Friday, May 1, 2015
EARTH DAY 2015:
Naples Service Members Plant Trees, Cleanup Base By MC2 Eva-Marie Ramsaran NAVFAC EURAFSWA Public Affairs
Members of the Naples Area Second Class Petty Officer Association (NASCPOA), U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa/U.S. 6th Fleet First Class Petty Officer Association, Naples Area Seabee Association, Public Works Department (PWD) Naples Utilities and Energy Management Office, Girl Scouts of America, Naples American High School and BRITE, the Department of the Navy energy mascot promoted the Navy’s 2015 theme for Earth Day, “A Sustainable Future Begins with You” at Naval Support Activity (NSA) Naples, Italy April 22. The Earth Day theme underscores the ripple effect of each individual’s actions that benefit the environment EARTH DAY Page 7
First Lady Michelle Obama
Members of Naples Area Second Class Petty Officer Association (NASCPOA) and U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa/U.S. 6th Fleet First Class Petty Officer Association plant a tree for the third annual tree-planting event on Earth Day at Naval Support Activity (NSA) Naples, Italy on April 22, 2015, to beautify the installation and benefit the environment. Photo by MC2 Eva-Marie Ramsaran
JFC Naples Celebrates the International Children’s Festival 2015
First Lady Announces Jobs, Training for 90,000 Vets, Spouses By Terri Moon Cronk DoD News, Defense Media Activity
From JFC Public Affairs
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MANASSAS, Va., April 24, 2015 – First Lady Michelle Obama announced yesterday that numerous technology and energy companies have committed to hire or train 90,000 veterans and military spouses in the next five years as part of the Joining Forces initiative. Celebrating the fourth year of Joining Forces this month, the first lady spoke to an audience of veterans, family members, business owners and government leaders here at Micron Technologies, which produces memory-storage devices. Obama and Dr. Jill Biden, wife of Vice President Joe Biden, launched Joining Forces in 2011 to honor and support service members, survivors, veterans, and their families, according to the initiative’s website. Joining Forces began at a time when the unemployment rate was 12 percent for service members returning from the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan and one in three of the youngest veterans who sought work could not find jobs, Obama said. “We issued a call to people all across the country,” the first lady said.
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Allied Joint Force Command Naples Chief of Staff, Lt. Gen. Leonardo di Marco opened up the annual International Children’s Festival hosted by the Turkish element April 23, 2015, at JFC Naples Headquarters in nearby Lago Patria. This is an event that commemorates the founding of the national parliament of the Turkish Republic in 1920 and marks the role of children in the country’s future. This cultural tradition is conducted in every children’s festival celebrated in Turkey. Every year JFC Naples invites children from around the world to participate in the International Children’s Children from around the world participated in the International Children’s Day festivities at the Joint Force Command on April 23. Photo courtesy of JFC Public Affairs
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CAPTAIN’S CORNER. . . . . . . . . 2 BASE NOTES. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 ITALIAN NEWS . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 NAVY HISTORY / SPOTLIGHT. . 4 FFSC CALENDAR . . . . . . . . . . . 5 SOUND OFF . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 MOVIES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 USO TOURS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
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PANOrAMA May 1, 2015
CAPTAIN’S CORNER By Capt. Doug Carpenter NSA Naples Commanding Officer
I visited Gaeta this week to talk with Sailors and our Gaeta families. It was an excellent opportunity to check out the facilities and see firsthand the great work our team is doing. I met with the Ombudsman and the Family Readiness Group for the USS Mount Whitney (LCC 20) to discuss their concerns and relay some progress on items from the recent IG Area Visit. I took a walking tour of the NEX Minimart, the MWR and FFSC spaces, and the many other facilities on base. I am always impressed with the teamwork of the Gaeta staff to get the job done in a remote location with limited resources. I presented eight awards to both military and civilian personnel crediting their teamwork and initiative. It is important to remember our installation has Sailors stationed in Naples, Gaeta, and Latina and is home to more than 41 tenant commands. We host many events on Support Site, Carney Park, Capodichino, Gaeta, Olde Mill Inn, and are often invited to events hosted by JFC Naples in Lago Patria. If you make the effort to attend these events and learn about your local community, you’ll be supporting the efforts of our many volunteers and you’ll gain a deeper appreciation of the region during this once in a lifetime tour. We are approaching the height of PCS season, and that means things are about to get really busy! Are you ready to sponsor new members of our community? Have you taken the sponsor class at FFSC? If you’re assigned as a command sponsor, contact the arriving member and family as soon as possible. Moving to a new duty station, especially one in a foreign country can be an intimidating experience. Offer to answer any questions and find out if there are creative ways to ease their transition. Once the member arrives, meet them at the plane and show them around Naples. Bring them to a grocery store, show them how to order food at a restaurant, help them find where the important shops and gas stations are. Giving new community members a tour of one of the many historical sites is also a great idea. Show them Solfatara, Paestum, Pompeii, or Herculaneum. Get tickets for a show at Teatro di San Carlo and have a dinner out on the town. I have heard of some sponsors going so far as to prepare gift baskets filled with local cibo and essential items for the first few days. If you have recently arrived in Naples or will be arriving soon I encourage you, outside of the items required for check-in and beginning your new job, to do some research on the incredible history of this ancient city. There are a number of books that do a great job of summarizing the history of Naples even more that dive into specific periods of time. I would also highly recommend creating a checklist of things you want to do while stationed here. Two and three year tours will fly by with all of the opportunities for travel and adventure. I would like everyone to make note of the upcoming Brit Fete from 2 to 6 p.m. on May 15. Military ID holders and their families are invited to JFC to experience the finest of British culture and tradition. While you’re there check out the International Store. There will be lots of activities, and from what I heard last year’s event was a great experience. It’s free and there will be busses between Support Site and JFC so there are few excuses to miss out on what promises to be a fantastic event. Enjoy the weekend, enjoy the spring weather, and please drive safe!
BASE NOTES Support Site Banco di Napoli ATM Relocating The Banco di Napoli ATM at the Support Site Navy Lodge will be removed and a new machine will be installed near the Support Site food court area, across from the Navy Federal Credit Union ATM. The new ATM is scheduled to be operational on Thursday, April 30. Euro will be available at the NEX on Support Site during the relocation period. For details contact the bank liaison officer Luigi Amato at DSN 626-5668 or 081-568-5668.
or 081-568-4576 to schedule an appointment.
Attention Educators Naples Elementary School is looking for K-6 teachers for next school year. To determine if you are qualified and to apply, please visit the website www.dodea.edu. For details call Naples Elementary School at DSN 629-4037 or 081-811-4037.
May 2, 3, 9, 10: American Red Cross Lifeguard Training Weekend Class Get lifeguard training now so you can work as a lifeguard this summer. U.S. personnel must be at least 16 years old to work as a lifeguard for MWR. The class is held at the Capo FitZone pool from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Participants must attend all dates: May 2, 3, 9, 10. Swimmers must attend pre-test class on Friday, May 1 at 3:30 p.m. at the Capo FitZone pool. Visit the Capo FitZone or call DSN 626-4254 or 081-568-4254 for more details and registration.
Food and Craft Vendor Spaces and Volunteers Needed for Festa Americana Food vendors must be command-approved to fundraise. Limited spaces are available on a first-come, first-served basis for a fee of $175 with power (two 220v plugs) and $100 without power. Craft spaces are open to local vendors, non-U.S. residents and approved private organizations for $50. Volunteers are also needed for various event activities. To sign up, call Carney Park at 081-526-1579/3395 or email carneypark@gmail.com. Easter Photos Ready for Pick-up Easter Eggstravaganza photos are now available. Pick them up at the Support Site Youth Center by May 15. For details, call DSN 629-4722 or 081-811-4722. Road Construction Near MWR Gaeta The main road heading to the Gaeta Olde Mill Inn Park, (S. Agostino Road) is temporarily closed due to construction. An alternate back road is available. Coming from the Fleet Landing (water front, Via Lungomare Caboto), at the new Calegna round-about, take a left to Via Calegna. Turn to the right, towards Viale Amercia all the way to Via Monte Tortone. Make a sharp U-Turn towards the left. You will then see the OMI Park. If you need clarification, please call the MWR Gaeta Customer Service Desk for assistance at DSN 626-8357 or 081-568-8357. Lodging Available at Carney Park for Festa Americana Enjoy Festa Americana and don’t worry about driving back home. Carney Park cabins, yurt, and campsites are available. Contact Carney Park to make your reservations. A two-night minimum stay is required for the 4th of July weekend. For details call 081-526-1579 or 081-526-3395. Do You Have Italian Legal Issues? The Region Legal Service Office provides legal assistance customer and attorney-client services for many issues arising under U.S. law, but they also provide Italian legal assistance. If you have been involved or are experiencing a situation that falls under Italian law and need assistance, you can speak with the Italian attorney, “Avvocato,” who is available by appointment twice a week to advise on various legal matters, including real estate disputes, divorce, traffic fines, real estate purchases, landlord-tenant disputes, Lemon Law, traffic accidents (how to file a claim against an insurance company), among others. The attorney cannot represent you in court in any civil law suit, but will provide legal advice and general information of the Italian Law and legal system. These services are available to eligible customers and clients, to include all active-duty service members and their dependents, retirees, DoD civilian stateside hired employees, and some Reservists. Eligibility will be determined when scheduling the appointment. Stop by the Region Legal Service Office the 1st floor of Capodichino’s Admin II building or call DSN 626 4576
Have You Filed Your Taxes Yet? The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) center, a selfservice program, will remain open through the extended overseas filing deadline of June 15. Services are available at Support Site, Capodichino, and Gaeta. Appointments are based on volunteer availability. For details call DSN 626-4576 or 081-568-4576 between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m.
May 4-15: AP Exams at Naples High School All AP exams will take place in the Naples American High School building from May 4 to May 15. AP test takers will meet Ms. Riggs in the high school’s Atrium no later than 7:30 a.m. for morning exams and 11:30 a.m. for afternoon exams. Students with morning AP exams need to notify their parents to bring them to school as the school bus most likely will not make it by the 7:30 a.m. start time and they will miss their exam. Students taking the afternoon exams will finish at approximately 3:30 p.m. If they are not involved in an extracurricular or sporting event, they must inform a parent to pick them up after testing. Additional information and schedules for the AP testing was sent to all parents via email. If a parent did not receive the email, call the school at 081-811-4061 to ensure that correct email address is on file. May 6: Mother’s Day Craft Time Celebrate Mother’s Day a little early with Connect the Tots and get pictures with your tots! The monthly craft event will be held on Wednesday, May 6 at 9 a.m. at the Support Site Community Center. All materials will be provided. Craft Time is open to all U.S and NATO ID holders. Join Connect the Tots Naples, Italy on Facebook for the most up-to-date information and events. May 8: Free Concert at SS with Flashback Come out and relax with some good “oldies” music, food and friends. MWR will be hosting a free show at the Support Site Central Park at on Friday, May 8 at 7 p.m. with the band Flashback. Chili dogs, nachos and drinks will be on sale during the concert. Bring a chair, come with your children and friends and enjoy an evening in the park. For details call DSN 626-4896 or 081-568-4896. May 9: Group Motorcycle Ride NSA Naples is hosting a group motorcycle ride on Saturday, May 9 starting from the Support Site motorcycle range. The Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month event will begin at 10 a.m. and include a TCLOCS (Tires/ Controls/ Lights/ Oil/ Chassis/ Side Stand) inspection before the daytime group ride to Paestum and back with groups no larger than eight. Each group will have a ride captain. For details contact Dave Peters at DSN 626-3147 or email david.peters@eu.navy.mil. JFC Army personnel can contact SFC Ramirez at Fredy.Ramirez@jfcnp.nato.int and JFC Navy personnel may contact MA2 Laramie at Philip.Laramie@jfcnp.nato.int to establish groups and ride captains. All others should contact your command motorcycle safety representative.
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PANOrAMA May 1, 2015
ITALIAN NEWS BRIEFS
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THE INSIDE PAGE Volunteers Needed
COMPILED BY TERESA MEROLA NSA NAPLES PUBLIC AFFAIRS
Expo Milan Opens Today Expo Milan 2015 opens its doors today through October 31. The official theme chosen for the 2015 Milan Universal Exposition is Feeding the Planet, Energy for Life. This embraces technology, innovation, culture, traditions, techniques in the kitchen, creativity and how they relate to food and diet. Milan will be a global showcase on nutrition and gastronomy-themed fest with more than 50 countries hosting exhibitions in purpose-built pavilions and a total of more than 140 involved in being able to guarantee healthy, safe and sufficient food for everyone. This event is expected to draw more than 20 million visitors to Italy with its 1.1 million square meters of exhibition area and estimated benefit to the country at 10 billion euros. Sections of a Leonardo Da Vinci mural are going on show at Milan’s Expo 2015. The discovered parts of the mural include a countryside landscape, a few houses and a church on top of a steep hill. The drawings were discovered two years ago during restoration work in the Sforza castle in Milan. Leonardo was asked by Ludovico Sforza in 1498 to decorate a room in the castle which was used to welcome guests and ambassadors. The landscape of the mural is almost identical to the “Last Supper,” framed in the window just behind Jesus’ head. Growing Trend: Drone Schools in Italy About 85 schools for piloting drones opened last year and earned recognition from Italy's ENAC national civil aviation agency. Mostly young people attended schools teaching the theory and practice of using unmanned aircraft in Italy. Drones can be used in many sectors including television, agriculture, environmental monitoring and security. An aeronautic salon on drones is due to be held at Rome's Urbe airport May 29-31
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Comicon International Through May 3 at Mostra d’Oltremare Fair Grounds Naples is hosting the 17th ‘Comicon International’ comic’s festival through May 3. Organizers expect about 100,000 fans and 250 exhibitors at the Mostra d’Oltremare fair grounds, covering about 60,000 square meters, 40 percent more than last year. Artist Milo Manara, a well-known Italian comic book writer will be the ‘Magister,’ a cultural president of the exhibition. The focus of the festival is “Comics and Printing” with exhibition guests from Japan to the U.S. and film previews with special content. Medieval Event at Piazza del Plebiscito May 23-24 A medieval carousel is scheduled to be held in Naples on May 23 and 24. Piazza del Plebiscito will go back to the age of Ferrante of Aragon (1458-1498) with pageants representing the seven seats that formed the Council of the City of Naples back in time. The “Grand carousel of Seats in Naples” is a two-day event including parade, fencing tournaments, military flag bearers, and challenge spear with horses, knights, and armors. A sand rectangle will be provided in the Piazza for this medieval event held during the May of Monuments 2015 when Naples celebrates its rich cultural heritage with events, tours, exhibits and more. .. Italian Researchers Develop Revolutionary Water- Fire-Resistant Material A water-and fire-resistant new material was developed by engineers at a young Italian start-up called Mycoplast. This new material is light as styrofoam and it is 100 percent compostable. The bio-material is called Mogu, which is Chinese for mushroom-utilizes waste such as sawdust, coffee grinds, and tomato skin. The young start-up Mycoplast team presented Mogu eco-friendly oil and wine packaging to Italian and foreign investors in Milan.
A Pocket Guide to Useful Phrases while on the Road Emergency Issues . . 081-568-4911 Security Dispatch . . . 081-568-5638 Italian Police: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112 Italian Ambulance: . . . . . . . . . . 118 Italian Fire Department: . . . . . . 115
ENGLISH ITALIAN Call an ambulance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Chiamate un'ambulanza Where is a hospital? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dov’è l’ospedale? We need a doctor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Abbiamo bisogno di un medico I cannot find my family . . . . . . . . . . . . Non trovo la mia famiglia I am American . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sono Americano/a Where is the reporting point? . . . . . . . Dov’è il centro raccolta? Which roads are open? . . . . . . . . . . . . Quali strade sono aperte? I need a phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ho bisogno di un telefono Help! It’s an emergency . . . . . . . . . . . . Aiuto! È un’emergenza
Science Expo Volunteers Needed at Naples Elementary School to help set up, breakdown tables, and be present during the Science Expo. Set up is April 29, 2:45 to 3:30 p.m. Breakdown is May 1, noon to 1 p.m. We need volunteers to be present during the Expo to circulate and talk to visiting students about what they are learning from the projects and to monitor the area. Volunteers needed April 30, 8:30 to 11:30 a.m., 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and May 1, 8 to 10:30 a.m. For details call Jackie Whited at DSN 629-4685 or Naples Elementary School at DSN 629-4037. USO Naples is looking for outgoing and enthusiastic volunteers to join their committee to make a tangible difference in the community through special events and outreach. If interested, email shannon.mccaulley@uso.it or call the USO Capodichino office at DSN 626-5713. The Transatlantic Council Of The Boy Scouts Of America is looking for Eagle Scouts in the Naples community to update the National Eagle Scout Association database. All Eagle Scouts, both active and not active in scouting are asked to send an email with their last name, first name, email address, hometown/community, and council/district name where they earned their Eagle rank, to jeffarter@hotmail.com. “Once an Eagle, always an Eagle.” Naples American Red Cross (ARC) needs volunteers. For detials or to register for a CPR/First Aid class, call 081-5684788 or 626-4788 or visit American Red Cross Naples on Facebook. 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. For details call 081-811-6372 or email FFSCNSANaplesItaly@ eu.navy. mil. Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society Operation Clip & Save (coupons): 081-568-3913. 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, email apaulino@clubbeyond.org for an appointment. 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 details email awlrescueteam@gmail.com or director@animalswithoutlimits.com. The American Soccer Club (ASC) of Napoli is looking for qualified coaches. For details email doc@ascnapoli.com.
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PANOrAMA May 1, 2015
NAVY HISTORY: FIRST AMERICAN MANNED SPACE FLIGHT From National Aeronautics and Space Administration
On May 5, 1961, Mercury astronaut Navy Cmdr. Alan Shepard Jr. became the first American in space. Shepard launched at 9:34 a.m. ET aboard his Freedom 7 capsule, powered by a Redstone booster, dubbed Mercury-Redstone 3. Shepard’s flight had been delayed several times, leading him to launch three weeks after Russian cosmonaut Yuri Gagarin, became the first man in space. Shepard’s flight aboard Freedom 7 lasted a mere 15 minutes and 28 seconds, and covered a distance of 303 statute miles. He reached an altitude of 116.5 statute miles with a velocity of 5,134 mph. Recovery was by HUS1 helicopter of HMR(L)-262 from the Essex-class aircraft carrier USS Lake Champlain (CVS 39). After splashing down to Earth, Alan was met with fanfare and even received a personal phone call from President Kennedy who had watched Alan's flight on television. The “Kennedy Call” would become a tradition for all manned Mercury flights. The main scientific objective of project Mercury was to determine man’s capabilities in a space environment and in those environments to which he will be subject upon going into and returning from space. A few of the basic flight problems included: the development of an automatic escape system, vehicle control during in-
sertion, behavior of space systems, evaluation of pilots capabilities in space, in flight monitoring, retrofire and reentry maneuvers and landing and recovery. After medical tests and debriefings Alan was found to be in excellent shape, which meant that America’s manned space flight program would move forward. Shepard was born Nov. 18, 1923 in East Derry, N.H., and later graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy at Annapolis in 1944. He served onboard the destroyer USS Cogswell (DD 651) in the Pacific theater during the last year of World War II. He later became a Naval Aviator and test pilot. In 1959 Shepard was selected by the newly created National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) from a field of 110 candidates to become one of the “original Seven” Mercury astronauts. In 1964 Shepard was grounded because of Meniere’s disease, an inner ear disorder. He worked as Chief of the Astronaut Office until 1969 when a new surgical technique cleared up his ear problem. He was soon restored to full
flight status, and was named commander of Apollo 14. A decade after making his historic flight, Shepard, the oldest astronaut in the space program at the age of 47, achieved his life-long dream; he stepped onto the surface of the moon on Feb. 5, 1971, becoming not only the fifth person to walk on the surface of the moon, but also the only one of the original Mercury Seven astronauts to make it to the moon. “It’s been a long way, but we’re here,” he reported to Houston after landing. At the end of his moonwalk, Shepard drove two golf balls for what he remarked was “miles and miles” as a way to demonstrate what the moon’s lack of atmosphere and much smaller gravitational force would mean for a familiar earthbound activity. Shepard retired from NASA and the Navy with the rank of rear admiral on Aug. 1, 1974. Among his many honors and awards, he received the Distinguished Flying Cross and the Congressional Space Medal of Honor. He died July 21, 1998 at the age of 74.
SPOTLIGHT: LT SHANTEL HONER
Italian high school students from Istituto Lener in Marcianise (Caserta) pose for a group photo in the Capodichino Piazza during a base tour of U.S. Naval Support Activity Naples, April 17. Naples-area school children regularly tour the base facilities to learn about the U.S. Navy’s role in Italy and to see the daily life of service members. During the walking tour, the students visited the Air Terminal, fire station, chapel and gym. Photo by Lt. j.g. Alex Perrien
CHILDREN’S FESTIVAL from page 1 Day festivities. The children are encouraged to interact with peers from different cultures to build friendships and develop a deeper understanding of one another in order to establish the foundations of world peace in future. Following a brief visit to Headquarters, the students and JFC Naples staff relocated to the soccer field where the festival took place. The ceremony opened with the Italian and Turkish national anthems followed by speeches of Lt. Gen. Leonardo di Marco and the Turkish Senior National Representative, Maj. Gen. Mujdat Uzun. “We are extremely happy to have you at JFC Naples for this special day,” said Lt. Gen. Leonardo di Marco said. “I would like to thank all of the people responsible for organizing this beautiful festival which is an annual commemoration of children,” “Dear children, you are our future,” Maj. Gen. Uzun said. “You will be leading your nations and our world tomorrow. Please spread the spirit of brotherhood and love to all among us here today.” The festival centered on performances of dance, folk dance, singing and acting performed by children from eight different schools from around Naples. Following the performances, prizes ranging from bicycles to MP3 players were awarded to winners of the festival’s art competition. Finally, the event culminated with all the children joining together on stage and singing “We Are the World.”
Lt. Shantel Honer hails from Buffalo, N.Y., where she graduated from Daemen College with a bachelor’s degree in nursing. She worked in a busy hospital in Buffalo for several years prior to pursuing her long sought-after goal of joining the U.S. Navy Nurse Corps. Her initial assignment was to Naval Medical Center Portsmouth (NMCP), Va., where she worked on the Post-Partum and complicated Obstetrics Ward. She transitioned to NMCP’s labor and delivery, the busiest labor and delivery department in the Department of Defense, averaging nearly 300 births each month. Honer arrived in Naples in September 2014. She is assigned to the Multi-Service Ward at U.S. Naval Hospital Naples, caring for a wide range of Pediatric, Intrapartum, Postpartum, Medical-Surgical, and Behavioral Health patients. Honer is working on her master’s degree in business administration with a concentration in leadership, and she plans to complete her nursing specialty test for Obstetrics certification this year. In her spare time between work and school, she spends time traveling with her husband, and eight-month old son. They are enjoying the Naples area and all that Italy and living abroad has to offer.
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5 FLEET AND FAMILY SUPPORT CENTER EVENTS THIS WEEK May 1, 2015
DoD Seeks Right Standards, Policies for Women in Combat Roles ENC Patricia Cooper, a student in the Riverine Combat Skills course (RCS), patrols training grounds during a field training exercise at Camp Lejeune, N.C., in October 2012. Cooper was in the first RCS course that incorporated women. RCS is a five-week class that teaches Coastal Riverine Force Sailors combat skills, weapons fundamentals and equipment, land navigation, urban operations, offensive and defensive patrolling, and communications. Since the Defense Department rescinded a 2013 policy that excluded women from serving in direct ground combat positions, the services have opened about 91,000 jobs to female service members. Today, 95 percent of all military occupational specialties are open to women. Early next year, Defense Secretary Ash Carter is expected to announce final decisions to integrate remaining closed occupations and any approved exceptions to that policy. Photo by MCSN Heather M. Paape
By Terri Moon Cronk DoD News, Defense Media Activity
WASHINGTON – Following the 2013 reversal of a policy that prevented women from serving in direct ground combat roles, the Defense Department’s unwavering position has been “the right standards and policies” must exist to support it, a senior Pentagon personnel official said April 27. Juliet Beyler, director of officer and enlisted personnel management in the office of the deputy assistant secretary of defense for military personnel policy, addressed the policy angle of the reversal in a discussion of women in combat at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace. “The experience gained in Iraq and Afghanistan and DoD discussions in 2010, ’11 and ’12 led the [Joint Chiefs of Staff] to the unanimous conclusion the time had come for us to change our thinking,” Beyler said. “The tipping point had been reached.” Now, the presumption is that every specialty should be open to women unless a case can be made to keep it closed, said Beyler, who served in the Marine Corps for 23 years. “That was a big [DoD] decision on assignment policy.” Then-Defense Secretary Leon E. Panetta and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Army Gen. Martin E. Dempsey rescinded the direct combat definition and assignment rule in January 2013.
women into those jobs previously closed jobs [to them],” she said. They also looked at how to review and validate their occupational standards to ensure they’re upto-date, operationally relevant and applied gender neutrally. Defense Secretary Ash Carter is expected to announce final decisions early next year on integration of remaining closed occupations and any approved exceptions to policy. “Since early 2013, DoD, services and Socom have been thoughtfully and thoroughly implementing this policy change,” Beyler explained. Congress has since been notified by the services that 91,000 jobs once closed to women are now open to them, she said.
“The time had come for us to change our thinking ... The tipping point had been reached.”
How the Policy Was Changed “They directed the development of plans, describing how each service and Special Operations Command intends to integrate
Training, Education Paths Opening “One of the chairman’s guiding principles was to ensure service members are set up for success with viable career paths,” Beyler said. “So, not only are we opening the occupations, we’re identifying and opening all the schools, the skill identifiers and the professional development path. It’s a holistic effort.” Of the 240,000 positions that are still closed, most are in infantry, armor, artillery and special operations, which Beyler said she knew would be the most difficult to review. “Through this we expect to learn a lot – possibly more about our existing forces and training pipelines as we will about gender integration, validating the standards regardless of the service member performing them, [and it] will only enhance the quality, readiness and the overall effectiveness of our force,” Beyler said.
For more information about local Fleet and Family Support Center (FFSC) events, visit www.facebook.com/NaplesFFSC
• May 1: How to Handle Temper Tantrums, 11 a.m. to noon, Support Site FFSC • May 1: Prenatal Parenting, 9 to 10:30 a.m., Support Site FFSC (1 of 3) • May 4: Love & Logic Early Childhood Parenting, 9 to 11 a.m. Support Site FFSC (4 of 5 Sessions) • May 5: Explore Sorrento, 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., (Meet at Capo, McCafe by the airport. (Transportation cost is 10 euro - one way. • May 6: Sponsorship Training, 9 a.m. to noon, Support Site, FFSC • May 7: Cream of Limoncello, 10 a.m. to noon, Support Site FFSC • May 7: Developing a Spending Plan, 9 a.m. to noon Support Site FFSC • May 8: Family Job Information Fair, 9 a.m. to noon, Support Site FFSC • May 8: Prenatal Parenting, 9 to 10:30 a.m., Support Site FFSC • May 8: Surviving Terrible Two's and Three's, 11 a.m. to noon, Support Site FFSC • May 8: Avoiding Power Struggles, noon to 1 p.m., Support Site FFSC • May 8: Resume Writing, 1 to 3 p.m., Support Site FFSC. • May 11: Love & Logic Early Childhood Parenting, 9 to 11 a.m. Support Site FFSC (5 of 5 Sessions) • May 12: Easy Italian, 9 am to noon, Support Site FFSC (1 of 3) • May 13: Capstone, 9 a.m. to noon Support Site FFSC. • May 13: Fresh Pasta Store, 10:45 a.m. to 1 p.m., (Carpool - meet at Support Site TLA, Lobby). Cost is 4 euro
Call 081-811-6372 for more information or to register. all classes require registration.
Crime Report for Apr. 21 - 28 From the NSA Naples Command Investigative Division and NCIS
ENERGY CONSERVATION HVAC System Adjustments From the NSA Naples Energy Management Team
It is that time of year again when the flowers are blooming, birds are chirping and the temperature is rising. Starting May 1st, the Public Works Department will begin to adjust the HVAC systems in preparation for the summer months. System set points will be adjusted to ensure room temperature comply with the NSA Naples Energy Instruction. This process occurs over a span of several weeks. Occupants are asked to be patient. If deficiencies are discovered please contact your Building Energy Monitor and Building Manager to forward a work order to the PWD Trouble Call Desk.
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SOUND OFF: WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE MOVIE?
MA1 Tim Cormier “When I do sit down to watch TV, I like to watch Big Bang Theory.”
MM2 Derek Lipchey “I don’t really watch movies. I’m kind of an outdoors kind of guy.”
LNC Erica Queely
MC1 David Krigbaum
MAC Dennis Caronan
“My son and I watch Big Hero 6 every night during dinner.”
“The Blues Brothers, because it changed my life. That movie introduced me to what good music is. My first car was an ex-police car, and I have a suit and sunglasses, and I also performed ‘Soul Man’ with my best friend for a talent show.”
“Star Wars. It was one of the first movies I watched as a kid and there’s a new one coming out this year.”
Seeking Suggestions From E-7 and Above on Future of Navy and Marine Corps Officers By Naval Service Training Command Public Affairs
GREAT LAKES, Ill. – Naval Service Training Command (NSTC) and the United States Naval Academy (USNA) will use crowd-sourcing to receive ideas and suggestions from the entire Navy Officer Corps and Chief's Mess regarding the core competencies of our future Navy and Marine Corps officers, through May 7. NSTC and USNA will launch the crowd-sourcing interactive website, MMOWGLI, which stands for "Massive Multi-player Online Wargame Leveraging the Internet," as a tool and initiative to seek input that will impact the future of the naval officer corps. The portal will be open through May 7th for all officers and senior enlisted from every community to contribute at https://portal.mmowgli.nps.edu/pcc. The crowdsourcing site is an Office of Naval Research (ONR) and Naval Postgraduate School (NPS) product and has been utilized on over a
dozen different projects to utilize input from a large community of people to generate ideas and proposed solutions to large complex problems. Past games include Piracy, Energy, and Electromagnetic Maneuver. NSTC and USNA will obtain fleet inputs from the officer and senior enlisted community throughout the Navy in a manner that will gen-
erate a comprehensive set of recommendations that will assist in validating and/or revising the Professional Core Competencies (PCC) Manual. Professional Core Competencies set the professional development curriculum at every officer accession command. The game allows players to choose core competencies, identify ideas of concern or revision and elaborate on them for refinement. There is no time commitment required for gameplay and your submissions will be anonymous. The game will be open 24-hours a day during the open period. This is an opportunity for everyone from senior enlisted and junior officers to command master chiefs and commanding officers to have an impact on the common core curriculum for the officers who are leading Sailors and contributing to the mission of the Navy. For more information about the game visit the portal and log in https://portal.mmowgli.nps.edu/pcc.
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Graham-Nussbaum, PWD Naples environmental division. “We are asking everybody to focus on recycling and encouraging everybody to recycle here at NSA Naples.” All attendees helped plant three trees, two orange and one lemon. Following the tree-planting, service members from all tenant commands and the local community took part in a base cleanup which included removal of trash and leaves from the streets and recreational areas.
PWD: Year-Round Actions to Reduce Waste
BRITE, the Department of the Navy’s energy mascot, assists the Naples Area Second Class Petty Officer Association (NASCPOA) plant trees during the third annual tree planting event on Earth Day at Naval Support Activity Naples, Italy April 22, 2015, to beautify the installation and benefit the environment. Photo by MC2 Eva-Marie Ramsaran
EARTH DAY from page 1 and help ensure a viable planet for generations to come. Since 2013, NASCPOA members have hosted treeplanting events on Earth Day, extending the invite to local associations and commands to assist in beautifying the installation. “Earth Day is important not just today but every day of the year,” said Construction Electrician 2nd Class Charis DePena, vice president of the Naples Area Seabee Association. “Everyone should focus on environmental awareness and protection. Events like this help us keep our base clean and send a message to the surrounding area that we value our place in the com-
munity and that we are willing to work hard to protect Italy’s environment.” PWD Naples also helped promote public awareness about environmental issues and encouraged people to think about what they can do to make a difference in their lives and to make the world a better place. They provided information about saving energy, challenged service members on their recycling knowledge with a trivia game, and gave out U.S. Department of the Navy memorabilia such as mouse pads, post-its and notepads. “The focus is to think “green” every day of the year and make protecting the environment an essential part of your daily routine,” said AnnMarie
■Improve vehicle fuel efficiency with regular maintenance and correct tire pressure. ■Conserve electricity by turning off lights and appliances, and unplugging device chargers when not in use. ■Save water by fixing leaky pipes and replacing faucets that drip. ■Open blinds and curtains to use natural light instead of artificial light. ■Line dry laundry and linens. ■Recycle, reuse and repurpose items and materials as much as possible. ■Make compost for gardens and plants with organic wet waste. ■Use public transportation, carpool with a co-worker, bike or walk to reduce fuel use.
Buzz Off Mosquitos! By Lt. Courtney Coker and William Raspet
It is that time again … for mosquitos. Here is some helpful information on what you can do to help to protect you and your loved ones. Mosquito bites can cause skin irritation through an allergic reaction to the mosquito’s saliva – this is what causes the red bump and itching. A more serious consequence of mosquito bites can be the transmission of diseases such as Malaria, Dengue fever, and several forms of Encephalitis, including the West Nile virus and even newer viruses such as Chikungunya. These diseases are closer to home than you may think. Italy had an outbreak of Chikungynya in 2007 and 14 cases of West Nile Virus confirmed in 2011. Mosquitoes can also transmit diseases and parasites to our pets such as heartworms and the West Nile Virus. All mosquitoes require water to breed. Breeding environments can include ponds, ditches, old tires, buckets, toys, potted plant trays and saucers, plastic covers or tarpaulins and even places as small as bottle caps. Eliminating standing water sources will assist in controlling the mosquito population. Follow these tips to protect yourself and your loved ones from the exposure to mosquito bites: ● Stay inside or in screened-in areas during mosquito hours. Mosquitoes tend to be more active during sunrise, sunset, and in early evening. ● Cover up. During heavy mosquito hours, put on long sleeve shirts, long pants, socks, and closed-toe shoes. ● Plug in a fan. This will help you keep cool and keep mosquitoes from landing on you. Mosquitoes are not very efficient flyers, even in wind speeds as low as 5 mph. ● Use an outdoor LED or yellow bug light. Use them on your porch and around your house, they don’t attract pests as much as other lights. ● Use a repellent. Repellents containing Picaradin, DEET, or oil of lemon-eucalyptus have been shown to be effective in repelling mosquitoes and ticks. ● Remove standing water. Removing the areas where mosquitos to breed and reproduce will help lower the mosquito population around your yard and home. If you are a pet parent remember, your furry friends are also at risk for contracting heartworms and even the West Nile Virus, if left unprotected. Be sure to follow the first line of defense guidelines provided by veterinary services to ensure your pet stays happy and healthy. Only use products approved by your veterinarian, and never use any human products on your pets. Consult your veterinarian if you have questions or concerns. The U.S. Naval Hospital Naples Preventive Medicine Department will be monitoring the mosquito population at Support Site frequently, identifying problematic areas in a timely manner, and to assist in the prevention of an increased mosquito population. If you see any breeding areas such as potholes, swampy areas and areas of standing water around the installation notify Preventive Medicine or the Public Works Department. Identification is one of the first steps toward ensuring a happier and safer population. Additional information on mosquito control can be located at: http://www2.epa.gov/mosquitocontrol
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MORE THE INSIDE PAGE ONGOING/ON THE HORIZON The Naples Middle High School Music Boosters Is your Naples Middle High School student in Band, Choir, Orchestra, or Flag Team? If so, then he / she benefits from NMHS Music Boosters. We are a growing organization that ensures all Naples Middle High School music programs continue performing at the highest levels. Help support Music Boosters with your yearly family membership of $25 (other membership levels also available). Volunteers are continuously needed to assist with several projects. For details email musicboostersnaples@ gmail.com or visit NMHS Music Boosters on Facebook. The Naples Middle High School PTSA is looking for volunteers to help provide information, resources and events that strengthen the connections between students, parents, the school and the community. A yearly membership is $10 and joining is a great way to get involved, meet the teachers, other parents and your child’s friends. For details email NaplesPTSAteam@ gmail.com or Naples Middle High School PTSA on Facebook. Boy Scout Troop 007 holds troop meetings every Monday from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at the Support Site Community Center. For details email scoutmastertroop007@gmail.com or visit: https://www.facebook. com/BSATroop007; https://www.troopwebhost.org/Troop007Naples or https://www. troopwebhost.org/FormHTML.aspx?site= Troop007Naples. Girl Scouts Overseas Naples is excited to support young leaders in action. We are much more than cookies; we show girls how to contribute positively in this world. From arts and crafts to camping trips and more Naples Girl Scouts wants girls to be have fun learning. For details visit https://sites.google.com/site/usagsonaples/ or USA Girl Scouts - Naples, Italy on Facebook. Coalition of Sailors Against Destructive Decisions (CSADD), Naples Chapter meets every second and fourth Wednesday of each month at 1 p.m. in the NSA Naples Chiefs Mess, near the quarterdeck in Admin I. CSADD’s mission is to create a culture in which our shipmates are helping shipmates maintain a course of success through good decision-making. For details call MC2 Ramsaran at DSN 626-5249. Navy League Naples has three missions: to enhance the morale of active duty personnel and their families; to inform Congress and the American public on the importance of strong sea services; and to support youth through programs such as the Junior ROTC that expose young people to the values of our sea services. For details call Betty Reese at 081-526-8051 or 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 welcome. For details visit www.naplestoastmasters.wix.com/toastmastersnaples or Toastmasters Naples Italy on Facebook. Naples Area First Class Petty Officers Association is composed of members from different rates with one mission: To 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 bring a friend. For details call YN1 Gordon at DSN: 626-7733. Club Beyond is a youth group run by Naval Support Activity Naples Religious Ministries, and is open to children in grades 7 through 12. Meeting are Wednesdays at 5:30 p.m. at the Chapel Fellowship Hall at the Support Site. For details email Arturo at apaulino@clubbeyond.org. Alcoholics Anonymous hosts English-speaking AA meetings on and off base in the Naples area. For details call 339-267-7075 or visit www.alcoholics-anonymous.eu/ countries/italy.htm.
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MOVIE SCHEDULE Friday, May 1 6 p.m. The Gunman, R 7 p.m. Avengers: Age of Ultron, 2 p.m. Marvel’s The Avengers, PG-13 PG-13, FREE 4:30 p.m. Avengers: Age of Ultron, PG-13 Monday, May 4 5 p.m. Avengers: Age of Ultron, PG-13, 3-D Closed, No Movies 7:30 p.m. Furious 7, PG-13 8:30 p.m. Avengers: Age of Ultron, PG-13 Tuesday, May 5 Closed, No Movies Saturday, May 2 Wednesday, May 6 3 p.m. Avengers: Age of Ultron, 4:30 p.m. Cinderella, PG PG-13, 3-D 6 p.m. Avengers: Age of Ultron, 4 p.m. Avengers: Age of Ultron, PG-13 PG-13 6 p.m. Avengers: Age of Ultron, PG-13 7 p.m. Woman in Gold, PG-13 7:30 p.m. Avengers: Age of Ultron, PG-13 9 p.m. Woman in Gold, PG-13 Thursday, May 7 Sunday, May 3 4:30 p.m. Home, PG 3 p.m. Home, PG 6 p.m. Cinderella, PG 4 p.m. Avengers: Age of Ultron, 7 p.m. Avengers: Age of Ultron, PG-13, 3-D PG-13, 3-D No Children Under 10 Admitted to R-Rated Movies
The Avengers (2012)
Furious 7
PG-13, Action-Adventure-Adaptation-SciFi-Fantasy, 142 min. Cast: Robert Downey Jr., Chris Evans, Mark Rffalo, Chris Hemsworth, Scarlett Johansson. Iron Man, The Incredible Hulk, Thor, Captain America, Hawkeye and Black Widow answer the call to action when Nick Fury, director of the international peacekeeping agency known as S.H.I.E.L.D., initiates a daring, globe-spanning recruitment effort to assemble The Avengers team to defeat an unexpected enemy threatening global safety and security. Despite pulling together the ultimate dream team, Nick Fury and longtime confidant Agent Coulson must find a way to convince the Super Heroes to work with, not against each other, when the powerful and dangerous Loki gains access to the Cosmic Cube and its unlimited power.
PG-13, Action-Adventure, 137 min. Cast: Dwayne Johnson, Vin Diesel, Paul Walker, Jason Statham, Nathalie Emmanuel. Continuing the global exploits in the unstoppable franchise built on speed, Vin Diesel, Paul Walker and Dwayne Johnson lead the returning cast of Furious 7. James Wan directs this chapter of the hugely successful series that also welcomes back favorites Michelle Rodriguez, Jordana Brewster, Tyrese Gibson, Chris “Ludacris” Bridges, Elsa Pataky and Lucas Black. They are joined by international action stars new to the franchise including Jason Statham, Djimon Hounsou, Tony Jaa, Ronda Rousey, Nathalie Emmanuel and Kurt Russell. Neal H. Moritz, Vin Diesel and Michael Fottrell return to produce the film written by Chris Morgan
Avengers: Age of Ultron PG-13, Action-Adventure, 141 min. Cast: Robert Downey Jr., Chris Evans, Chris Hemsworth, Scarlett Johansson, Mark Ruffalo. The epic follow-up to the biggest Super Hero movie of all time. When Tony Stark tries to jumpstart a dormant peacekeeping program, things go awry and Earth’s Mightiest Heroes, including Iron Man, Captain America, Thor, The Incredible Hulk, Black Widow and Hawkeye, are put to the ultimate test as the fate of the planet hangs in the balance. As the villainous Ultron emerges, it is up to the Avengers to stop him from enacting his terrible plans, and soon uneasy alliances and unexpected action pave the way for an epic and unique global adventure.
Cinderella Last Show PG, SciFi-Fantasy, 113 min. Cast: Cate Blanchett, Lily James, Richard Madden, Bella Heathcote, Helena Bonham Carter. The story follows the fortunes of young Ella whose merchant father remarries following the tragic death of her mother. Keen to support her loving father, Ella welcomes her new stepmother Lady Tremaine and her daughters Anastasia and Drizella into the family home. But when Ella’s father suddenly and unexpectedly passes away, she finds herself at the mercy of a jealous and cruel new family. Ella could easily begin to lose hope. Yet, despite the cruelty inflicted upon her, Ella is determined to honor her mother’s dying words and to “have courage and be kind.” And then there is the dashing stranger she meets in the woods. Unaware that he is really a prince, not merely an employee at the palace, Ella finally feels she has met a kindred soul.
The Gunman R, Action-Adventure, 115 min. Cast: Sean Penn, Javier Bardem, Idris Elba, Ray Winstone, Mark Rylance. A former Special Forces soldier and military contractor suffering from PTSD tries to reconnect with his long time love, but first must go on the run from London to Barcelona and across Europe in order to clear his name.
Home PG, Animation, 96 min. Cast: Jim Parsons, Rihanna, Jennifer Lopez, Steve Martin, Matt Jones. When Oh, a loveable misfit from another planet, lands on Earth and finds himself on the run from his own people, he forms an unlikely friendship with an adventurous girl named Tip who is on a quest of her own. Through a series of comic adventures with Tip, Oh comes to understand that being different and making mistakes is all part of being human. And while he changes her planet and she changes his world, they discover the true meaning of the word “Home.”
Woman in Gold Premiere PG-13, Drama, 110 min. Cast: Helen Mirren, Ryan Reynolds, Daniel Brhl, Katie Holmes, Tatiana Maslany. Sixty years after she fled Vienna during World War II, an elderly Jewish woman, Maria Altmann, starts her journey to retrieve family possessions seized by the Nazis, among them Klimt’s famous painting ‘The Lady in Gold.’ Together with her inexperienced but plucky young lawyer Randy Schoenberg, she embarks upon a major battle which takes them all the way to the heart of the Austrian establishment and the U.S. Supreme Court, and forces her to confront difficult truths about the past along the way.
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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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. For details email Mark Woodall or comanager Andrew Bohnsack at markwoodall82@hotmail.co.uk or andrew.bohnsack@ gmail.com. Naples Officials Association Needs Referees For details call Nigel Alexander at 081-721-5413 or 346-680-3282 or e-mail nalexander@ afsouth.nato.int. Harry S. Truman Lodge No. 649 meets 6:30 p.m. every second and fourth Friday of the month at 6:30 p.m. For details call Chris Gerbore at 333-704-9607 or email gerborechris@hotmail.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. For deails call 081-811-4962. The Naples Area Second Class Petty Officer Association meets every other Tuesday in the Capodichino Theater at noon to discuss upcoming community outreach opportunities and charity events. For details, call MA2 Amanda Bauer at DSN 626-4955 or MC2 Eva-Marie Ramsaran at DSN 626-5249. 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. For details visit USASSCNapoli on Facebook. Seventh Day Adventist Worship Service takes place Saturdays at Support Site Chapel from 9 a.m. to noon. The schedule is: Sabbath School lessons, 9:30 to 10:45 a.m.; songs and praise, 10:45 to 11 a.m.;
MORE THE INSIDE PAGE Divine Service, 11 a.m. to noon. For details call Paolo Fleurant at 328194-6897 or email naplesadventistsgroup@ yahoo. com. Connect The Tots Club unites families with children from newborn to pre-school age within the Naples military community. Club events include monthly coffee mornings and birthday parties, weekly playgroups, craft activities and more. For details visit www. meetup.com/Connect-the-TotsClub. 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 details email cwocnaples@ gmail.com or visit Catholic Women of the Chapel - NSA Naples, Italy on Facebook. Gaeta/Naples Area Girl Scouts is in need of leaders and co-leaders. Training and support provided. For details email 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 details call Ron Nacianceno at 081568-1746 or 335-760-4446 or visit Fil-Am Naples on Facebook. 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, visit the USMRA-SI at usmra-si.tripod.com or call Wylie Miller at 329-208-7315. The Naples Christian Homeschool Association meets every month to support families who have chosen to educate their own children. We offer weekly park/pool days, a moms’ night out and field trips to explore Bella Napoli and beyond. For details email Natalie Mack at NPMack3@aol.com. Meditation Sitting Group meets from 6:30 to 7 p.m. each Monday at
the Support Site side chapel. Newcomers should stop by at 6 p.m. Participation is free. For details email Laura Hitchcock at laura.poodle@ gmail.com.
worship music will be provided during this time; Wednesday Roman Catholic Mass (11:30 a.m.12 p.m.) in the hospital chapel (call 081-811-6451 to confirm that Mass is being held); and Thursday Men’s Fellowship and Bible Study (6-7 a.m.) in the hospital galley.
University of Oklahoma Graduate Degrees 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 details call the OU office at DSN: 626-6672 or visit the office at Capodichino in the Admin II building.
Sure Start is a unique program committed to providing the highest quality of education for commandsponsored children of enlisted personnel (priority to E1-E4) who are four years old by Sept. 1. For details, call Karen Rodrigues at 081811-4682 or the school at 081-811-4037.
Register For On-Site Undergraduate Classes Visit the colleges for more information about what classes and programs are offered. Call UMUC Maryland at 081-568-6673/74/75; Central Texas College at 081-568-6761.
The Knights Of Columbus, San Gennaro Council 14853, meets at noon on the third Sunday of each month at the Support Site Chapel Offices. For details email robert Kenney at kofcnaples @gmail.com
Naples Area Nurses Association (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. For details email Lt. Shelley Beltz at shelley.beltz@ med.navy.mil or Lt. Jenny Paul at jenny.paul@med.navy.mil.
Carney Park Ladies Golf Association meets at 9 a.m. Mondays. All skill levels welcome. Discounted play with membership. For details call Carol Borkowski at 081-804-3345 or Carney Park Golf Course at 081-526-4296.
The Welfare & Recreation Association is available to meet associates every Thursday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at its location on the first floor of Building 450 upstairs from Capo Landing. For details visit http://www.wraitalia.it. Security Note: All DoD military or civilian personnel hosting an event off base must complete a Special Event Force Protection Plan (SEFPP) 45 days in advance, regardless of organization, if the event will involve 50 or more personnel, include distinguished visitors or involve personnel wearing uniforms. For details call the AT/FP Division at 081-568-5525 or visit the division office in the Capodichino Security Precinct, Bldg. 403. Naval Hospital Religious Services Tuesday: Silent prayer (7:157:45 a.m.) in the hospital chapel. Traditional hymn and praise and
Educational & Developmental Intervention Service Screenings Now Available Room W09, Support Site Village Forum. For eligible children who have not reached their third birthday. If you are concerned about your child’s development, contact EDIS at 081811-4676. Latinos Unidos Welcomes New Members Meetings are 2 p.m. on the first Sunday of every month at the Support Site park. For details email michael.cortez@eu.navy.mil or call 334-6771-0327, or gabriel.sermeno@eu. navy.mil or call 081-811-5554. Cub Scout Pack 007 Want to camp in Nettuno, hike in Cuma, go bowling or participate in swimming and archery? Then Cub Scouts is the place for you! Boys in first through fifth grade meet three times per month to learn skills that they apply on hiking, camping and service outings. For details email naplescubmaster@gmail.com or visit www.cubscoutingnaples.org.
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Naples blossoms with May Monuments, Food and Wine Fests, Verdi and more many of the young docents impress visitors as they recount significant historical data on ancient sites without any notes. For more “Maggio dei monumenti” activities, visit http://www.comune.napoli.it/
Roses pop into bloom heralding the arrival of warm weather, making them a favored gift for “la festa della mamma” celebrated this year on May 10. Photo by J. Freed
By Lou Freed
In the month of colorful blooms, with heady fragrances all around us, Naples’ annual “Maggio dei Monumenti” offers bunches of activities to get everyone out and about to enjoy spring weather at locally treasured sites. Furthermore, the annual culinary fest at a school in Licola of Pozzuoli along with the popular Vitigno Italia wine fair return to toast May’s efflorescence. Two art exhibitions are also in town to delight Pop Art buffs while a Verdi opera is set to amaze music devotees. Consider these events to celebrate and treat Mom before and after her special day on the 10th. Mother’s Day Roses the order of the day As the saying goes, “April showers bring May flowers” and roses are among those that run riot this time of year, making them a favored gift for “la festa della mamma.” Roses are said to have been cherished by Isis – fertile wife of Egyptian god Osiris and divine mother of pharaohs – whose esteem Roman soldiers brought home from Egypt. It is said the portrayal of Isis nursing her son, Horus, may have spawned Christian depictions of the Madonna and Child, speaking of which prevail in many Italian museums. Mom may not mind viewing some artistic renditions on the motif besides world-class works by Titian, Caravaggio and other master artists at the Capodimonte Museum in Naples.
The museum in via Miano is open 8:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. daily except Wednesday. Learn more at http://cir.campania.beniculturali.it/ museodicapodimonte May Monuments “O Core’ e Napule” (Heart and Colors of Naples), the 2015 theme of Naples’ annual celebration of its cultural heritage, provides guided tours, concerts, theater and exhibitions to entice residents and tourists to visit archaeological sites, historic monuments as well as buildings and churches that rarely open during the year. This is a special time for those of us living in the area as it is scheduled before the tourist season gets going. To enhance this year’s leitmotif, different colors have been chosen for each week to underscore Naples’ attributes. The red color for week May 1-7 represents San Gennaro’s blood and people’s passion for life and food as examples; black and white for week May 8-14 recall piano keys to symbolize the locals’ love for music; blue for week May 15-21 celebrates the city’s lovely sea views and sunny skies; yellow for week May 22-28 reflects the Neapolitan love for gold in jewelry, architectural gildings and the tuff stone building material. Lastly, green for May 29-June 2 stands for the city parks, hidden gardens and cloisters in many parts of the city. To involve Neapolitan youths in the initiative, schools participate in the “Adopt a Monument” program whereby students become guides at the selected sites. From experience,
Enogastronomy “Festival of Ancient Taverns” at Licola agriculture school Today through Sun, students and teachers at the Giovanni Falcone Institute for Agriculture and Environment will combine their cooking talents and skills for the return of their annual celebration of nature and food. Of interest is the school’s setting within an archaeological park along the Roman-era Domitian road, which parallels the current eponymous thoroughfare in Pozzuoli. Not many students can be so lucky and privileged to be studying while immersed in a zone steeped in Roman history and remains. For the 2015 edition, event organizers promise an explosion of colors and scents animated by more than 300 people in eighteenth century genre costumes. Folk style cuisine will be served at seven “antiche tavern,” each with a different menu from the era. No doubt, participation at this event may mean discovery of provisions in Naples three centuries ago. What’s more, costumed musicians and dancers will be around to provide entertainment. The school is at 150 via Domiziana in front of the “Villaggio Ideal Camping” near Parco Azzurro and Lago Patria. Festival hours are 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. Event details are at www.istitutofalcone.gov.it “Phlegrean flavors” fest at Pozzuoli San Gennaro Church This savory event May 29-31 will help raise funds for the small church named for Naples’ patron saint. Besides its regular religious activities, the church with panoramic Pozzuoli Bay views also feeds the unfortunate. Thus, the community is enjoined to experience the team effort among the Franciscan fathers assigned to the church and their patrons to provide aromatic and delicious “sapori flegrei” to fest participants. Visit http://www.santuariosangennaro.it/ for info on the church. Italian wines showcased Mark your calendars for “Wine and the City” May 6-20 followed by “Vitigno Italia” May 24-26. While the first event gathers wine enthusiasts to restaurants, wine bars, art galleries, design studios and boutiques, the second happening is a wine fair at Castel dell’ovo to showcase Italian wines made from indigenous and other types of vines. And speaking of roots, Neapolitan historians say the prized castle venue rose in the area of the first settlers in Naples. Vitigno Italia is a great event to taste different wines from the area as the entry fee includes a glass and tastings. Just make sure you designate a driver. Visit http://www.wineandthecity.it/ and http://www.vitignoitalia.it/ for specifics on both wine events.
Cantine Aperte returns last weekend of May “Open Cellars” aims to market Italian wines as well as draw tourism to vineyards, according to Movimento Turismo del Vino (Wine Tourism Movement). The May 30-31 event also provides opportunities for wine lovers to sample wines plus directly purchase products from producers joining in the event. For participating Campanian wineries, see http://www.movimentoturismovino.it Opera Guiseppe Verdi’s Luisa Miller at San Carlo Theater While not performed as often, the work is considered by some critics to be among the top five of the many operas by the composer from Le Roncole di Bussetto in northern Italy. It was written under contract to San Carlo and first performed here in Naples in 1849. The plot contains the complex love story of Luisa (daughter of a retired soldier) and Rodolfo (a disguised son of the Count) which includes a jealous boyfriend (Wurm) and Count Walter (who murdered his cousin to get the job). It’s a classic love dilemma – Luisa loves Rodolfo who loves her back, but Wurm also loves Luisa and plots to get her away. To further complicate matters, Count Walter wants Rodolfo to marry his niece, Federica, Duchess of Ostheim. Watch how the story is resolved through soaring arias, numerous duets and heart-rending melodies that are part of Verdi’s signature. The opera will be performed May 5-10 at the San Carlo Theater. For bookings and details, visit http://www.teatrosancarlo.it/ or call 081-797-2331 or 2412. Art Andy Warhol and Comicon Lovers of Contemporary Art rejoice this month for the scheduling of “Comicon,” the international show of comics and cartoon art at the Mostra d’Oltremare (Overseas Exhibition Fair) through May 3. Comicon aims to liberate comics as mere entertainment for the young, by showcasing it as an art form in Naples, increasingly in the spotlight as an Italian Contemporary Art center. Mostra d’Oltremare, near the Campi Flegrei metro station, is adjacent to Naples’ San Paolo soccer stadium in Fuorigrotta. Exhibition details at http://wwww.comicon.it Nearly 40 Andy Warhol works are exhibited at the Vulcano Buono Shopping Center, the largest shopping center in Nola. Famous for Campbell Soup, Marilyn Monroe and other celebrity paintings, the Pittsburgh, Pa., native artist needs no introduction. His legacy is breaking down barriers between high culture and popular taste by turning mundane objects into artistic themes. Warhol is a favorite of Neapolitans for his paintings of Vesuvius, done to raise money for area earthquake victims in the 1980s. Exhibit runs through May 17. Buon divertimento!
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The Best Homemade Chocolate Chip Cookies From PBS Parents
Chocolate chip cookies are one of the great things in life. They are easy to make, and every aspiring chef or home baker should have be able to
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May 8 Sorrento by Night . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . €36 May 9 Family Ceramics Class . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . €32 May 10 Mother’s Day Breakfast & Tour . . . . . . . . . €45
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May 9-10 Mother’s Day Weekend in Ischia . . . . . €149 May 22-25 Memorial Day in Athens . . . . . . . . . . . €559 May 23-25 Memorial Day at the Beach Resort . . . €195 Jul 26-Aug 2 Greek Islands of Zakynthos . . . . . . €779 Sept 5-8 Labor Day in Santorini Greece. . . . . . . €449 Oct 30-Nov 3 Halloween in Transylvania . . . . . . €869
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Ingredients • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature • 1/4 cup granulated sugar • 3/4 cup packed dark brown sugar • 1 egg • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract • 1 1/2 cups sifted all-purpose flour • 3/4 teaspoon baking powder • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda • 1/2 teaspoon coarse sea salt • 1 1/2 cups semisweet chocolate chips Instructions 1. Preheat the oven to 360 (not 350) degrees F. 2. Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper. 3. Cream the butter and both sugars together on medium-high speed for 3 minutes, until nice and fluffy. 4. Beat in the egg, then the vanilla. 5. Reduce the mixer speed to medium-low and add the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. When the cookie dough has absorbed the dry ingredients, stir in the chocolate chips and mix until they are evenly distributed. 6. Drop 2 tablespoons of dough onto the cookie sheet, spacing them 2 inches apart. 7. Bake for 15 minutes, or until the edges are nice and golden brown. 8. Remove the cookie sheet from the oven and allow the cookies to cool for 2 minutes. 9. Transfer the cookies to a wire rack to cool completely.
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MORE BASE NOTES May 11: ADHD Parent Support Group Meeting The May ADHD Parent Support Group Meeting will be at 6 p.m. May 11 in room 106 of Naples Elementary School. The guest speaker will be Lt. Col. Molinda M. Chartrand, a developmental pediatrician in the U.S. Air Force who is working at the Naval Medical Center Portsmouth, Virginia. For details call Coleen Byrnes at DSN 629-4058 or 081-811-4058. The meeting is for adults only. May 11-June 8: Registration for Summer Day Camp (for ages 6 to 13) CYP is hosting a weekly Summer Day Camp from Jun 15 to Aug 21, which is open to dependent children of Active Duty Military Personnel, DoD Civilian Personnel, and Reservists (on active duty, on orders or in training), and also NATO community personnel who have an MWR privilege card for their child. Children must be 6 to 13 yrs old. However, 5 yr old children can also participate if they have completed Kindergarten. Registration will be at the S. Site Youth Center, Mon-Fri, 6 a.m.-6 p.m. on a priority basis. FMI, DSN 629-4722 or Comm. 081-811-4722. May 11-16: American Red Cross Lifeguard Training Weeklong Class Get lifeguard training now so you can work as a lifeguard this summer. U.S. personnel must be at least 16 years old to work as a lifeguard for MWR. The class is held at the Capo FitZone pool from 4:30 to 9:30 p.m. on May 11-15 and from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. on May 16. Must attend all dates listed above. Swimmers must attend pre-test class on Fri, May 8 at 3:30 p.m. at S. Site pool. Visit the Capo FitZone or call DSN 626-4254 or Comm. 081-568-4254 for more details and registration. May 15: Brit Festival Military ID holders and their families are invited to JFC Naples on May 15, 2 to 6 p.m. for an afternoon at the heart of all things British. There will be stalls, games, children's entertainment, displays, mini highland games, traditional dancing demonstrations, live music, typical cuisine and all the fun of the fair! Entry is free and there will also be free busses running back and forth between Support Site and JFC throughout the afternoon. See www.britfete.com or visit the Brit Fete Facebook page for more information. Scheduled Strikes May 7: Alitalia personnel are scheduled to strike for 24 hours. JFC NATO Personnel Welcome at MWR JFC NATO personnel (with red or blue NATO ID cards) are welcome to MWR programs and services. At the Carney Park Golf Course and the Support Site facilities bowling center, ITT, AWSC, library, Navy Outdoor Recreation, and theater, regular fees apply. At Carney Park, there is a yearly individual or family fee to pay for use of the pool, fitness program, camping/cabins, sports fields, and picnic areas. For details call DSN 626-4050 or 081-568-4050.
May 9: NOR Rafting Day Trip Do you enjoy the thrilling sound of rushing water? Do you love to be immersed in the beauty of the outdoors? Experience the challenging recreational activity of rafting. The trip cost is $49 per person and includes activity equipment, guide and transportation. It is open to participants 12 years and above, however, children 17 years and below must be accompanied by a parent/legal guardian. Sign up at the NOR center by May 4. For more information, call DSN 629-4947 or 081.526.1579. May 9: Open Paintball & Group Paintball at Carney Park Enjoy Open Paintball from 10 a.m. to noon on Saturday, May 9 (15 years and above). Cost is $10 per person and includes equipment and field fees for the session. If you want to reserve a private or organizational group paintball session, which will be held from 2 to 4 p.m. (10 years and above), cost is $50 for up to 6 people. Cost includes equipment and field fees for the session. A case of 2000 paintballs costs $65. Reserve at the NOR center by May 6. Note: Restrictions apply for children 10-13 years old. For details call DSN 629-4947 or 081-526-1579. May 11-15: Get Golf Ready in 5 Days Learn or brush up on the fundamental skills for the golf swing, putting and chipping. Classes are designed for beginners and intermediate golfers. There is a 10 a.m. or 5 p.m. session available for a cost of $99 per student (16 years and older). The price includes all equipment and instruction by the golf course’s PGA Pro. Register by May 8. A minimum of three students is required to offer the class. For details call 081-526-4296. May 15-17: Carney Park Golf Course Club Championships Register by May 13 for three days of fun and competition. $40 per person, plus daily green fees. 5 net flights, 15 glass trophies, gift certificates will be awarded. USGA or R&A handicap required. For details call the Golf Course at 081-526-4296. Now-May 22: Capri to Naples Swimming Marathon Swim at your own pace and complete this 36-kilometer marathon by May 22 to receive a prize. Swim anytime during Capo pool hours & log your distance in the poolside log book. Free to all authorized MWR patrons. For details call DSN 6264254 or Comm. 081-568-4254. Now-June 12: Registration Open for Youth Summer Ultimate Dodgeball Register your 5-18 year old child for this summer’s Ultimate Dodgeball program at the S. Site Youth Center, Mon-Fri, 6 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Season runs July 10- Aug. 14. To register, a valid proof of age, registration and CYP forms, and a copy of PAYS (Parents Association of Youth Sports) online training certificate (completed at http://www.nays.org/parents/) are required. Cost is $30 per child. Officials and volunteer coaches are also needed for this sport. For details call DSN 629-4729 or 081-811-4729.
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JOBS from page 1 “We challenged folks to ask themselves one simple question: ‘What can I do to honor these families who have given us so much?’ And we were overwhelmed by the response we received.” Private Sector’s Contribution Shortly after Joining Forces was launched, President Barack Obama also challenged the private sector to hire 100,000 veterans and military spouses, the first lady said. Now, less than four years later, “America’s businesses have continued to race past my husband’s initial goal, and together, those businesses who answered the president’s call have hired or trained more than 850,000 veterans and military spouses,” she said. Additionally, federal government hiring produced a workforce that now comprises 30 percent veterans, the first lady said. By making a commitment to hire veterans and military spouses, such companies are shining examples of what’s possible, the she said. Producing Results for Veterans, Spouses “Altogether, the unemployment rate for post-9/11 veterans has fallen by almost five points. And for those youngest veterans, it’s been cut by almost half from its peak,” the first lady said. As companies hired veterans and military spouses, they learned about the skill, character and resilience that “define our veterans and military spouses,” she said. “Veterans and spouses were excelling in their companies … getting promotion after promotion and inspiring their colleagues with their talent and with their determination,” the first lady said. During today’s announcement, the first lady pointed out that the technology and energy sectors are driving national economic growth. “These are industries full of good, high-paying positions where our vets can continue to thrive for years and even decades to come,” she said. And because the solar industry is “adding jobs 10 times faster that the rest of the economy,” the first lady said, President Obama earlier this month announced “a significant expansion of our successful pilot program to train transitioning service members for careers in solar jobs.” To make sure there’s a job waiting for veterans when they leave the military, the Solar Energy Industries Association is pledging to hire or train 33,000 veterans and spouses over the next five years, she added. Companies Commit To Training “These companies know that many of the jobs they’re hiring for require specialized training,” the first lady said. “So in many cases, they’re not just hiring these veterans; they’re actually partnering with a variety of educational institutions to create internships and apprenticeships and job-training programs.” Micron is in a pilot program through the Northern Virginia Technology Council to match student veterans at local institutions of higher learning to 50 high-tech companies throughout the area, she said. “Veterans get hands-on experience and the companies connect with a pipeline of top-notch talent,” the first lady said. That kind of win-win partnership is one of many across the country helping veterans and military spouses, she added. Joining Forces: Long-term Commitment While the first lady called her announcement an amazing accomplishment, she added that more work is required. “And that includes connecting our vets not just with any job, but with good jobs – jobs you can raise a family on, the kind of high-growth jobs of the future,” she said. And today, Obama said she’s calling on all companies across the nation in every industry and of every size “to do their part to provide even more opportunities for our military families.” The first lady added, “Keep asking yourselves that same question we posed four years ago: ‘What can I do to give back to our veterans and their families?’ Can you make a commitment, or another [one] to hire more veterans and military spouses? Can you partner with a local school or veterans service organization on job-training opportunities? There are so many ways you can make a difference, whether you’re a multinational namebrand, or a startup that’s just getting off the ground.” The first lady praised the veterans, transitioning service members and military spouses in the audience. “I can’t thank you enough. This nation can’t thank you enough for your service. What you do is rare. What you do is needed. What you do is special. And I want you to know that we’re nowhere near the finish line,” she said. “Joining Forces is a long-term commitment to you and to your families, and we’re going to do whatever we can to serve you as well as you’ve served us.”
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JOBS HUMAN RESOURCES OFFICE (HRO) To find out what positions are currently open, please contact our front desk at DSN 626-5409 or commercial 081-5685409. Copies of vacancy announcements will be also posted at the Human Resources Office, located at 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 at the HRO website: http://cnic.navy.mil/regions/cnreurafswa/about/Jobs.html Applications are accepted at the Security Pass and ID Office at Capodichino, or at the HRO, located in Admin 1, Capodichino, or by mailing to: HRO, PSC 817 Box 29, FPO AE 09622, or at Fleet and Family Service Center (FFSC) located on the TLA first floor, at Support Site. HRO must receive mailed applications by closing date of the vacancy announcement. Customer service operation hours for the following HRO services are Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 9-11 a.m. and from 1-3 p.m.: • ID/CAC Cards (DD1172-2) • Requests for an Official Passport (DD1056) • Logistical Support Letters • Work Certificates
U.S. POSITIONS CONUS hires currently residing in the Naples/Gaeta commuting areas MUST apply through USAJOBS in order to receive consideration. CLOSING May 7 Management Analyst, GS-0343-12, ANN#EUR15-085836-VT, Full Time Permanent IT Specialist (PLCYPLN/ SYSADMIN), GS-2210-12, ANN#EUR15072921-KB, Full Time Permanent, Open Until Filled, Next Cut-Off 07 MAY 2015 Program Analyst, GS-0343-13, ANN#EUR15-092861-KB, Full Time Permanent Traffic Management Specialist, GS-2130-13, ANN#EUR15-090061-VT, Full Time Permanent Maritime Project Manager & Planner, GS-0301-13, ANN#EUR15097740-VT, Full Time Permanent Financial Management Analyst, GS-0501-12, ANN#EUR15-079036KB, Full Time Permanent CLOSING May 14 Supervisory Medical Support Assistant, GS-0679-06 KPP 07 or GS-07, ANN#EUR15-094092-VT, Full Time Permanent Medical Support Assistant, GS0679-06, ANN#EUR15-094094-VT, Full Time Permanent Management & Program Analyst (CERO), GS-0343-12, ANN#EUR15087970-KB, Full Time Permanent Electronics Technician, GS-085612, ANN#EUR15-096595-KB, Full Time Permanent Recreation Specialist, GS-0188-07, ANN#EUR15-094149-AG, Full Time Permanent
LOCAL NATIONAL (LN) POSITIONS If you have any questions, contact the front desk at 626-5409 or 081-568-5409. You can also contact the HRO Naples helpdesk at: http://cnic.navy. mil/Europe/About/Jobs/AboutWorkingHere/i ndex.htm. You will be contacted within 24 hours, so please be sure to provide your contact information. Thank you and we appreciate your input, whether negative or positive so that we can find ways to improve the HRO services, or continue to provide excellent service. As a reminder, an HRO Representative is available for the bi-weekly “Meet & Greet” at the NSA, Support Site Base, Navy Exchange Food Court area from 89 a.m. Please feel free to come by, pick up a copy of a vacancy announcement that you may be interested in applying for, or
ask questions. If the HRO representative is unable to provide you a response, he/she will bring the question back to the HRO office and you will be provided an answer or a call back the same day. The next “Meet & Greet” is from 8-9 a.m. on May 4. CLOSING May 7 Custodial Worker, UC-3566-07, two (2) positions, -AOC NSA/MWR Permanent Employees Only-ANN# 62588-092889-AG, Full Time Permanent Financial Technician, UA-0503-04, ANN#3049B-097720-KB, Full Time Permanent Materials Handler (FLO), UCANN#40411-078123-EG, 6907-06, Full Time Permanent Supply Technician, UA-2005-05, ANN#40411-078129-EG, Full Time Permanent
NON-APPROPRIATED FUND (NAF) POSITIONS Fleet & Family Readiness NAF Local Naples job announcements within CNREURAFSWA may be viewed at: http://www.cnic.navy. mil/regions/ cnreurafswa/about/jobs.html. The necessary application forms are also available on line. For any questions you have you may call 081-568-4164/2505/5612. The applications may be emailed to CNREURAFSWA_NRBO_N9_Personnel@eu.navy.mil
NSA NAPLES US NAF POSITIONS Food Service Worker, NA-7408-04, ANN# 15-003 flexible, Bowling Center, Support Site. Job Summary: Performs a variety of tasks such as grilling or frying pancakes, hamburgers, hot dogs, bacon, eggs, sausage, by watching while the items are cooking, turnas required; regulating ing temperature and removing when done. Closing date: Open until filled. Education Aid/Technician, CY1702-I/II, ANN# 15-004, (Multiple Positions) flexible, Child Development Centers, School Age Care, Youth Programs, Teen Center and Youth Sports Capodichino/Support Site. Job Summary: Provides appropriate developmental care and instruction for children and youth ranging in age from six weeks to 18 years in a Child and Youth Program setting Performs routine, day-to-day care of infants and children ranging from six weeks to five years. Assembles and gathers materials and equipment necessary to execute School Age Care for children ranging from six to nine years old, School-Age Care Pre-Teen for children ranging from 10 to 12 years, Teen Center Program for children ranging from 13 to 18 years. Receives and releases children to/from authorized parents, guidance. Closing date: Open until filled. Education Aid/Technician, CY1702-I/II, ANN# 15-005, (Multiple Positions) regular full time, (Eligible for Post Allowance) Child Development Centers, School Age Care, Youth Programs, Teen Center and Youth Sports Capodichino/Support Site. Job Summary: Provides appropriate developmental care and instruction for children and youth ranging in age from six weeks to 18 years in a Child and Youth Program setting Performs routine, day-to-day care of infants and children ranging from six weeks to five years. Assembles and gathers materials and equipment necessary to execute School Age Care for children ranging from six to nine years, SchoolAge Care Pre-Teen for children ranging from 10 to 12 years, Teen Center Program for children ranging from 13 to 18 years. Receives and releases children to/from authorized parents, guidance. Closing date: Open until filled. Recreation Aid, NF-0189-01ANN# 15-016 flexible, Bowling Center, Support Site. Job Summary: Provides oversight of activities and necessary services to authorized patrons. Closing date: Open until filled.
Recreation Aid, NF-0189-01, ANN#15-019, flexible, MWR Liberty Division, Naples, Italy. Job Summary: Employee helps customers in the recreation center with recreational event. Closing date: Open until filled. Education Technician (Leader), CY-1702-II, ANN# 15-050, regular full time, (Eligible for Post Allowance) Fleet and Family Readiness Program, CYP Division, Teen Center. Job Summary: The purpose of the CY Program Leader (CYP) is to provide appropriate development care and instruction for children and youth ranging in age from six weeks to 18 years in one or more CY programs. This includes the provision of guidance, assistance, and mentoring for the CY Program Assistants. Closing date: Open until filled. Recreation Aid, NF-0189-01, ANN# 15-059, flexible, Fitness Forum, Support Site, Naples, Italy. Employee in this position plays an integral part in providing customer service and insuring patrons are offered a clean facility and pleasant conditions for their fitness/athletic workouts or programs. Closing date: Open until Filled Education Technician (Leader), CY-1702-II, ANN# 15-070, regular full time, (Eligible for Post Allowance) Fleet and Family Readiness Program, CYP Division, School Age Care. Job Summary: The purpose of the CY Program Leader (CYP) is to provide appropriate development care and instruction for children and youth ranging in age from six weeks to 18 years in one or more CY programs. This includes the provision of guidance, assistance and mentoring for the CY Program Assistants. Closing date: Open until filled. Lead Lifeguard, NF-0189-02, ANN# 15-130, temporary flexible (Seasonal Employment) Aquatics Division, Carney Park/Support Site. Job Summary: Ensures subordinate lifeguards are enforcing the pool rules and regulations. Closing date: Open Until Filled. Lifeguard, NF-0189-01, ANN # 15135, (Multiple positions) 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: Open Until Filled. Recreation Aid, NF-0189-01, ANN# 15-131, (Multiple positions) flexible temporary, (Seasonal Employment) Aquatics Division, Carney Park/Support Site. Job Summary: Provides oversight of activities and necessary services to authorized patrons. Closing date: Open Until Filled. CYP Operation Clerk, NF-0303-02, ANN# 15-155, regular full time, Fleet and Family Readiness Program, School Age Care, Support Site, Naples, Italy. Job Summary: The purpose of this CY Program Operations Clerk is to serve as a contact point for information and perform clerical and administrative tasks in support of the CYP, Which includes Child Development Centers (CDCs), Child Development Homes (CDH), School Age Care (SAC) programs. Closing date: May 15. Recreation Aid, NF-0189-01, ANN# 15-167, flexible, Auto /Wood Skills Center, Support Site, Naples, Italy. Job Summary: Provides oversight of activities and necessary services to authorized patron, including general information on the use of equipment. First cut-off date: May 15. Closing date: Open Until Filled.
NAF LOCAL NATIONAL POSITION Lifeguard, Ua-0189-07, ANN# 15-121 (Multiple Positions) temporary part time (Seasonal Employment) Aquatics Division, Carney Park/Support Site. Closing date: Open until filled. Recreation Aid, Ua-0189-07, ANN# 15117, (Multiple Positions) temporary parttime, (Seasonal Employment) Aquatics Division, Carney Park and Support Site. Closing date: Open until filled. Financial Technician, Ua-0503-05/04, ANN# 15-168, permanent full time,
NAF Regional Business Office, Naples, Italy. Closing date: May 6, 2015.
NEX EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES Gricignano, Bldg. 2091-B Call 081-813-5252/5253/5254 / DSN: 629-4774 Hours: Monday to Friday 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. For a current list of U.S. vacancies and the on-line application visit: https://www.NavyExchange.jobs To assist your job search go directly to the location field, open the drop down menu and click on Italy, then click on SEARCH FOR JOBS button. You will see all the jobs in Italy (mostly Naples area); just make sure you are NOT applying for a position located in Sigonella (Sicily). For any questions or concerns please call the numbers above. DISTRICT ACQUISITIONS Select “Search Management & Corporate Jobs” when applying online Ann#150001FV Assistant Contract (Select Specialist/22/NF-03/RFT “Search Management & Corporate Jobs” when applying online) – Closes May 1, 2015 – Pay Rate: $27,054$41,785 per year. Job Summary: Assists higher level Contracts Specialist in contracting functions including solicitation, preparation of proposals and purchase orders; collects, summarizes, analyzes and evaluates data under minimal supervision. Candidates must be proficient in MS Office and display excellent English verbal and written communication skills. No moving expenses or housing allowances authorized. EUROPE DISTRICT ADMIN Ann# 150001V0 Human Resources Associate/61/NF-02/RFT – One Vacancy – Open Until Filled – Pay Rate: $9-$11. Job Summary: Performs a variety of HR support duties that involve recruiting; screening; staffing; processing personnel actions; conducting orientation training. Types a variety of forms, letters; compiles statistical data using the automated personnel system/database. Direct HR experience preferred. GRICIGNANO MAIN STORE Ann# 150001BF Supervisory Sales Clerk/SL/NF-02/RFT – Open Until Filled/Closes June 7, 2015 – Pay Rate: $10-$11 per hour. Job Summary: Provides work direction and supervision for a group of associates within assigned departments/location engaged in performing various clerical, retail and services functions. Ann# 150001SO Store Worker/CS/ NA-02/FLEX PT – Open Until Filled/ Closes July 12, 2015 – Pay Rate: $10.24 per hour. 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# 150001PB Sales Clerk/SL/NF01/FLEX PT – Open Until Filled/ Closes July 12, 2015 – Pay Rate: $8$9.50 per hour. Job Summary: Responsible for selling general merchandise to customers and ensuring merchan-
dise is properly stocked and displayed for the Jewelry, Men’s, Ladies, Shoes, Cosmetics, Handbags and Children’s departments. Ann# 150001NA Cashier Checker/CC/NF-01/FLEX – Open Until Filled/Closes July 12, 2015 – Pay Rate: $8-$9.50 per hour. Job Summary: Associates engaged in the operation of cash registers to record sales in retail checkout areas. Ann# 150001NB Customer Service Clerk/CS/NF-02/FLEX – Open Until Filled/Closes July 12, 2015 – Pay Rate: $9-$11 per hour. Job Summary: Performs a variety of customer service duties including special orders, foreign currency exchange, Western Union, merchandise returns, gas sales, layaways, etc. GRICIGNANO MINIMART Ann# 1500000W Sales Clerk/MM /NF-01/FLEX – Open Until Filled/Closes June 7, 2015 – Pay Rate: $9-$10 per hour. Job Summary: Responsible for selling general merchandise to customers and ensuring merchandise is properly stocked and available. Candidates must be at least 18 years old to apply. CAPODICHINO NEXMART Ann# 150000AJ Sales Clerk/MM /NF-01/FLEX – Open Until Filled/ Closes June 7, 2015 – Pay Rate: $8$10 per hour. Job Summary: Responsible for selling general merchandise to customers and ensuring merchandise is properly stocked and available. Candidates must be at least 18 years old to apply. CARNEY PARK MINIMART Ann# 150001B9 Sales Clerk/MM /NF-01/SEASONAL/FLEX – Open Until Filled/Closes June 7, 2015 – Pay Rate: $9 per hour. Job Summary: Responsible for selling general merchandise to customers and ensuring merchandise is properly stocked and available. Candidates must be at least 18 years old to apply. JFC MINIMART Ann# 150001IN Sales Clerk/MM/ NF-01/FLEX – Open Until Filled/ Closes June 7, 2015 – Pay Rate: $8-$9 per hour. Job Summary: Responsible for selling general merchandise to customers and ensuring merchandise is properly stocked and available. Candidates must be at least 18 years old to apply.
OTHER OPPORTUNITIES School Age Care Looking for Full-Time Leads Child and Youth Programs is looking for full-time lead positions at the Support Site’s School Age Care Program. The position helps oversee the Before- and After-School Program, in addition to the summer day camp. Apply through the Human Resources Office at Capodichino. Call 081-568-4164/2505 to find out what documentation is needed. DeCA Looking for Interns Are you a student or recent graduate? The Defense Commissary Agency is looking for full- and part-time Store Associate Pathways Interns from May 16 to Sept. 30. For details visit www.usajobs.gov
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A Panorama/NSA Public Affairs Office courtesy service available for U.S. or NATO ID cardholders who have orders to PCS within six months. RULES: • New ads must be submitted on a completed Mercato form, along with a copy of both the member’s ID card (front and back) and ONLY the first two pages of PCS orders or equivalent. • Ads are limited to one per category and 25 words maximum. Ads for free pets are limited to one per person or organization (copy of ID required) and run on a space-available basis. One contact phone number per ad; no email addresses. • Deadline for submission is Monday, noon for the following Friday. Public holidays (U.S. or Italian) are not an exception to this rule. ADS RuN ONE WEEK ONLy! • Any incomplete ad or ad received after the Monday, noon deadline will not be printed in that Friday’s issue. Late submissions will be considered for the next available publication. Incomplete or illegible ads will not be considered. • Free Mercato Ad forms, the only acceptable form of submission, are available at http://www.cnic.navy.mil/naples/newsroom/panorama/ (click on the Mercato link) or at the NSA Public Affairs Office during normal business hours. • Ads and supporting documentation can be faxed to 081-568-5112 (DSN 626-5112) or delivered in person to the Public Affairs Office, Capodichino, Admin I, Room 208. No other form of submission will be accepted. • To renew for the following week call 081-568-5856/5907 (DSN 626-5856/ 5907) by noon Monday. Ads not renewed by the deadline will not be published. • PAID CLASSIFIED ADS •
For services and products not eligible for free insertion in “Mercato.” Classified ads can be placed at STAMPA GENERALE (Panorama Advertising Office) located at NSA Capodichino, Building 450, 1st Floor. Cost is € 1,00 (one Euro) per word (minimum 10 words). For information on paid ads please call 081-568-7884 (DSN 626-7884). Deadline is Wednesday 4 p.m. for the current week’s edition.
M ISCELLANEOUS ITALIAN LESSONS, for info contact Elena D'Angelo cell. 340-577-5239 or tel. 081-891-1489. FANTASTIC POZZUOLI APARTMENT, 2BR/1BA, Super Panoramic, www.pozzuolihome5.blog.tiscali.it, Tel. +39 3487607929; mail: marioangel.arco@tiscali.it NATIVE UKRAINIAN gives Russian and Ukrainian lessons. Phone 373-9015393, Andrii.
In the event of an emergency or to report a crime, please call the Emergency Dispatch Center at 081-568-4911 or 5911. (On-Base Dial 9-1-1) For non-emergency assistance, call 081-568-5638.
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