Serving the NATO, Naples and Gaeta Military Community in Italy
60th year, No. 37
Suicide Prevention: A Mission for All
Friday, October 2, 2015
Simple Changes = Significant Results for NCTS Sicily By MC3 Amber Porter Naval Air Station SIgonella Public Affairs
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After winning July’s “Energy Biggest Loser” competition by reducing overall energy consumption 11.6 percent from previous July, commands at NAS Sigonella are determined to build on the success of their energy conservation efforts by making lasting environmental changes. The competition, which concluded July 31, compared the energy use of the region’s installations during the month of July to their historical usage of the same time period in previous years. U.S. Naval Computer and Telecommunications Station (NCTS) made the most significant contribution to the win after finding ways to reduce their installation’s energy consumption which accounts for 40 percent of the overall base energy usage. “As a communication station, we are operational 24 hours a day, seven days a week and have a tremendous amount of computers, electronics and HVAC loads,” said Construction Mechanic First Class John McClain, representative for the NCTS energy program. “Our goal was to find ways to reduce our constant lighting and increase the productivity of our HVAC systems.” After a meeting to brainstorm strategies for the base energy use, NCTS requested Antonino Piluso, NASSIG’s Installation Energy Manager, to survey the facility and provide his professional point of view. “Identifying the small things that we could do was part of the challenge,” said McClain. “We devised ideas and looked at our larger assets.” McClain explained that NCTS had old split-unit ACs that were unnecessary
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Service members from the Naval Support Activity Naples military community light candles at sunset for a Candlelight / Memorial Service for Victims of Suicides September 28, 2015, at the Support Site outdoor pavilion. According to the Navy Personnel Command, since the beginning of September, there have been 37 suicides in the Navy. Seeking help is a sign of strength – it’s OK to speak up when you’re down. If you or someone you know is thinking about suicide, you are not alone: Help is always available. The Veterans Crisis Line offers confidential support for active duty and reserve service members and their families 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Call 1-800-273-8255 and Press 1 or chat online at www.veteranscrisisline.net/activeduty.aspx or send a text message to 838255. Photo by Cmdr. Don Biadog Jr. By MCSN Kris R. Lindstrom USS Theodore Roosevelt Public Affairs
As we close out the month of September, so ends National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month. However, the Navy, along with the USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71), have made suicide prevention and awareness a year-round priority. Sailors who may be contemplating suicide can seek help through the command chaplains, psychologist or suicide prevention coordinator. “A couple weeks ago, a master chief died by his own hand in Camp Lejeune and it devastated the command,” Cmdr. Ryan R. Rupe, chaplain of Theodore Roosevelt, said. “He was a
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an ear that listens.” Chief Culinary Specialist Carmen D. Goode, the ship’s suicide prevention coordinator, said that Suicide Prevention and Awareness Month is helpful for the cause, but suicide prevention is an on-going and continuous battle. “It raises awareness at all levels,” Goode said. “It also encourages other Sailors to help each other out – shipmates helping shipmates. Just knowing where all the resources are aboard the ship.” Suicide Prevention and Awareness Month encouraged Sailors to talk about the topic and take a more proactive approach to prevent suicide. SUICIDE PREVENTION Page 7 CAPTAIN’S CORNER. . . . . . . . . 2
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PANOrAMA October 2, 2015
CAPTAIN’S CORNER By Capt. Doug Carpenter NSA Naples Commanding Officer
Tuesday evening we had the pleasure of hosting Vice Adm. James Foggo, Commander 6th fleet, during our quarterly town hall. Vice Adm. Foggo gave an excellent presentation reinforcing the very important role NSA Naples plays in the operations in Europe, Africa, and the Middle East. NSA Naples supports the commands, including NATO, and families that drive our operational policy in the region and constitute a large portion of the armed services located throughout 6th Fleet. Considering the increasing tensions in Eastern Europe, combined with a large immigrant movement to Europe and the resurgence of extremist forces in the Middle East, the key role that the personnel assigned to NSA Naples play will only grow in coming years as a greater international focus is placed on the local geographic region. After Vice Adm. Foggo’s presentation, he along with Rear Adm. John Scorby, NSA Naples Department Heads, and I fielded many questions from the audience. Our NEX and MWR management teams discussed coming increases in internet speed and capacity across the installation recreational networks starting with the Capo facilities and the new Unaccompanied Housing on Support Site, known to us as the “triangle.” They are also working hard to deliver the higher internet capacity and speed to all Support Site facilities, including base housing. We received a question concerning the possibility of a gas station on base for everyday use, similar to the arrangement JFC NATO has in Lago Patria. We will study what kinds of arrangements could be possible, and then determine a way forward. This would be a tremendous benefit to quality of life, but it will likely take considerable time to see progress. Town Halls are an essential component of community involvement on NSA Naples allowing the community direct-access to the decision makers and leadership of the installation. I hold the meetings quarterly and encourage everyone in the community to attend. I enjoy these events because they are a great way to establish two-way communications, so come with questions, comments, or just to meet community leaders. If you are not able to make the town halls, or prefer a more timely response to your questions or comments on installation issues, I encourage you to use the Interactive Customer Evaluation (ICE) system to submit your input. I read all the comments attributed to NSA Naples. Please add your contact information to your comment so we can be sure to understand your concern, but all comments are useful to bring attention to issues that require more focus. This past weekend we saw the Volcano Bowl in Carney park. The epic battle pitted the Naples High School Wildcats against the visiting SHAPE Spartans. The Spartans scored a touchdown in the early seconds of the game with a kick-off return forcing the Wildcats to fight from behind for the remaining quarters. The valiant wildcats were unable to convert despite the numerous efforts by running back Chris Greene and Quarterback Nicholas Hanford-Garcia and ultimately lost after the Spartans capitalized on several opportunities. It was great to have a game in Carney Park and see who was “greater in the crater!” I look forward to hosting future games on Carney Park under the lights and hopefully a rematch with the Spartans. Enjoy the weekend ahead, be safe and we can look forward to a long weekend over the Columbus Day holiday!
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BASE NOTES Hail Damage Claims If you suffered damage or loss from the baseball-sized hail storm that hit the Pozzuoli area earlier this month, you may be able to file a claim for damages not covered by your private insurance. Active duty, reservists on active duty, or civilian employees of the Department of the Navy who had property located in assigned quarters or on a military installation, can file a claim for potential compensation for damages caused by the unusual hail storm on September 5th. Claims packages can be found on-line at http://www.jag.navy.mil or stop by RLSO EURAFSWA Legal Assistance for claim packages and instructions for filing. For more information, contact the Region Legal Service Office at DSN 626-4576 or commercial 081-568-4576. Random Anti-Terrorism Measures RAMS are Random Antiterrorism Measures and are one of the most effective tools an installation has to deter and prevent terrorism. RAMs present an unpredictable security posture and introduces uncertainty to an adversary’s planning cycle. Tenant participation is critical to the success of the overall RAM program; therefore, you may notice an increase in ID and bag inspections at the front gates and your facility. The objective of these RAMs is to foster a safer work environment for everyone at NSA Naples. Please be patient and understanding as we implement these security measures. Register for Spooktacular Event Volunteers and Trick or Treat Booth Decorators are needed for Spooktacular on Oct. 30 at Support Site Central Park from 6 to 10 p.m. Trick or Treat Booth Decorators can be families, private organizations or groups and are needed to decorate booths and hand out candy which will be provided by MWR, and could win the best decorated booth contest. Volunteers (teens welcome) are needed for our hay ride (drivers and story tellers), to distribute tickets, decorate the event and to assist in the activities. For details or to register, contact Youth Activities at DSN 629-4722 or 081-811-4722. Road Camera Car Insurance Certification Effective October 18, 2015, Italian law en-
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forcement and road cameras will check license plates against a new database to confirm insurance coverage. The vehicle window sticker that’s currently part of the Certificate of Insurance will no longer be required to be displayed in the windshield. The change in policy does not remove the requirement for all drivers to carry the minimally accepted standards of liability insurance. Insurance companies servicing U.S. and Military personnel serving in Italy have already prepared for this change. No further action is required on your part. Insurance companies will continue to provide the Certificate of Insurance (green card). Please keep it with your vehicle details for availability while traveling throughout Europe as additional proof of liability insurance. If you have questions about proof of insurance changes please reach out to your insurance provider or contact the CMVRO office at 081-811-6876 or 629-6876 (DSN). Gaeta Lap Swim Tickets Get your work-out done at the Gaeta Hotel Serapo Indoor Swimming Pool. Lap Swim times are available seven days a week. Purchase your lap swim coupons for only 2.50 euro each and swim during any of the selected times. Coupons are valid from time of purchase through May 30, and are non-refundable. This program is open to U.S. ID card holders only, adults and children (accompanied by adult). Come purchase your tickets now at the Gaeta MWR Fleet Recreation Center Customer Service Desk. More details available at 081-568-8357 or DSN 626-8357. Oct. 7: Spouse Coffee Area spouses are invited to join the USO Naples team for our Spouse Coffee. This free program hosted at the Community Center on Support Site from 10 to 11:30 a.m. is wonderful opportunity for area spouses to network, lean about what’s available in the community and chat over coffee and cakes about life in Bella Napoli. The event includes: Networking, Coffee/Cakes, Giveaway and Community Info. Feel free to bring your little ones. Coloring, crafts and snacks will be available for them! For more information, contact the USO at 626-5713 or 629-4903. Oct. 8: College Night at the Middle/ High School Learn about admissions, student life, GI bill, testing requirements, financial aid, scholarships, volunteer opportunities, and more at the Support Site Middle/High School Cafeteria on Oct. 8, from 5 to 7 p.m. College representatives and graduates from stateside and international universities will be on site. This program is sponsored by the School Liaison Officer. For details call DSN 629-6549 Comm. 081-811-6549.
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PANOrAMA October 2, 2015
ITALIAN NEWS BRIEFS COMPILED BY TERESA MEROLA NSA NAPLES PUBLIC AFFAIRS
as a cockpit the man was steering his “boat” using an outboard motor. Police caught him on Sunday, and his vehicle was secured by firefightInternational Pillow Fight at ers. The “skipper” said he had departed from La Piazza del Gesù Spezia, in the Liguria region and his goal was to The International Pillow Fight event will be reach Venice. Though he had never been stopped held in Naples November 14 at Piazza del Gesu’. before, the port authorities cautioned him about This idea came from students at Columbia Uni- traveling further in his unusual vessel. versity mainly as a tool to combat stress. This time participants have to follow some rules to CAT Scans Throwing Light on Diet, ensure that the pillow fight runs smoothly and Health of Pompeii Victims above all, to avoid accidental damage to persons Researchers performed a CAT scans on 30 chalk or property. The first rule is to not hurt anyone, casts of Pompeii victims and revealed that the use only soft pillows (with no feathers and no people were in good health in the ancient city. extra items inside it), do not hit people who Some of the ancient Pompeii residents had perdon’t have a pillow or who have a video camera, fect teeth because they had a healthy low-sugar remove glasses before the start, do not leave pil- diet. Some of the victims had unblemished low on the location, and wear a fun costume. Or- teeth, apart from some wear and tear caused by ganizers emphasized that they are not their habit of cutting objects with their jaws. responsible for any participants’ actions; every- The researchers also found that the bones of the one will be responsible for themselves, and will residents of the ancient Pompeii were damaged be careful not to damage monuments. The pildue to the excessive fluorine in the Vesuvius low fight starts at 3 p.m., it’s free and open for water table. The researchers use special 16all ages. layer scanning equipment because of the density of the casts. The technique of plaster casting Neapolitan Bus Service for Brides and petrified victims was invented in 1886 by Italian Groom archaeologist Giuseppe Fiorelli and was a way A new project has been promoted by the of moving victims that were found at the site Neapolitan Mobility company (ANM) for newly and preserving their remains from disintegramarried couples. The bride and groom in Naples tion. The aim of the scan is to chart the can rent buses for their special day. They can lifestyles, jobs, sex, diet, diseases and social even ask to customize the bus with various deco- class of the Pompeii citizens. rations, choose the route and stops, choose a small bus or a larger one to carry relatives and Paestum Balloon Festival Begins friends. The bus can also avoid the no traffic ban Tomorrow areas and pedestrian areas without the need for The Paestum Balloon Festival, an international a special authorization. The “bus married” adds festival of hot air balloons takes place Oct. 3 to an opportunity to make a special day even more 11 at the ancient Greek site. The festival starts special for the newly married Neapolitan couple. at 7 a.m. with the first takeoff flight of the balloons and the second is scheduled at 4:30 p.m. Rome Authorities Stop ‘Skipper’ in For the first time this year, a balloon can fly 10 Converted Car-Boat people at once. This event attracts thousands of An Italian man was sailing in the Tiber River in people every year, and this time there are 20 hot Rome, when he passed a most unusual “boat” air balloons from various European countries floating along the river. The “skipper” had trans- that will participate. Food stands and entertainformed his car into a boat. Using the open roof ment will cheer up the event.
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THE INSIDE PAGE Volunteers Needed USO Naples is looking for outgoing and enthusiastic volunteers to join their committee to make a difference in the community through special events and outreach. If interested, email USO Naples and Rome Director, Sabrina Pullido at sabrina.pullido@uso.it.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 details 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.
A Pocket Guide to Useful Phrases while on the Road For emergency issues, call. . . . . . . . . . . . . 081-568-4911 For Security dispatch, call . . . . . . . . . . . . . 081-568-5638 Italian Police: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112 Italian Ambulance: . . . . . . . . . . 118 Italian Fire Department:. . . . . . . . . . . . 115
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Call an ambulance Where is a hospital? We need a doctor I cannot find my family I am American Where is the reporting point? Which roads are open? I need a phone Help! It’s an emergency
Chiamate un'ambulanza Dov’è l’ospedale? Abbiamo bisogno di un medico Non trovo la mia famiglia Sono Americano/a Dov’è il centro raccolta? Quali strade sono aperte? Ho bisogno di un telefono Aiuto! È un’emergenza
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.
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PANOrAMA October 2, 2015
NAVY HISTORY: FIRST WOMEN AT THE NAVAL ACADEMY From NSA Public Affairs
On October 7, 1975, President Gerald Ford signed into law, a bill required that women be allowed into the service academies. The new bill, Public Law 94-106, mandated that the United States’ military academies – including the U.S. Naval Academy at Annapolis, Maryland – had to begin admitting women in the fall of 1976 (for the class of 1980). “The secretaries of the military departments concerned shall take such action as may be necessary and appropriate to insure that (1) female individuals shall be eligible for appointment and admission to the service academy concerned, beginning with appointment to such academy for the class beginning in the calendar year 1976, and (2) the academic and other relevant standards required for appointment, admissions, training, graduation, commissioning of female individuals shall be the same as those required for male individuals, except for those
minimum essential adjustments in such standards required because of physiological differences between male and female individuals.” Founded in 1845 by Secretary of the Navy, George Bancroft, the Academy started as the Naval School on 10 acres of old Fort Severn in Annapolis. Throughout its history, the Navy has seen dramatic changes: It has moved from a small fleet of sail and steam-powered ships to a high-tech fleet with nuclear-powered submarines and surface ships and supersonic aircraft. The academy has changed, too, giving midshipmen the upto-date academic and professional training they need to be effective naval officers in their assignments after graduation. Among the most dramatic of these changes took place 131 years after the Naval Academy was founded – in the summer of 1976, our country’s bicentennial –
SPOTLIGHT: ANTONIO SESSA Antonio Sessa has been employed by Morale, Welfare and Recreation (MWR) Aquatics at Naval Support Activity (NSA) Naples as a lifeguard at the Capo fit Zone pool for more than 15 years. Sessa’s outgoing, adaptable personality and attention to detail have helped to ensure the safe, sanitaryand orderly operations at the pool. He is a dedicated, caring and professional employee. Sessa takes the time to meet and greet patrons with a smile, and he takes the time to learn about the their individual needs so he can assist them when- U.S. Navy photo ever and however required. He is always willing to serve and support in any way needed to ensure there is an uninterrupted quality service. Sessa’s diligent and dedicated service, his positive attitude, and motivated service have helped ensure there is a seamless transition between janitorial services and inhouse pool deck cleaning. He obviously takes great pride in his work, and he constantly goes out of his way to keep the facility clean and organized. He can often be seen happily cleaning and sanitizing the pool decks, ensuring the pool is a well-maintained, safe and healthy facility for the swimmers. For the past decade and a half, Sessa has maintained the highest standards of excellence and customer service. As a result, many pool patrons – past and present – have appreciated his outstanding work and great attitude.
when that first group of 81 women marched through the doors at the academy to become plebes or first year cadets. This full integration of the service academies required much forethought and preparation to ensure that the incoming female cadets would have the same experiences and opportunities as their male counterparts. Two days after Ford signed the bill, Naval Academy Superintendent Rear Adm. Kinnaird R. McKee announced that eligible women could enter Annapolis that summer to graduate in the Class of 1980. For some months academy officials had been aware of the law, and they had been closely following the progress of the bill as it made its way through Congress. Meanwhile they had been – over several months – quietly developing plans for the admission of women to the academy. By the time the women showed up at Annapolis, changes to living and athletic facilities were completed, and officers and upper-class midshipmen were appropriately briefed on how to handle the new class of midshipmen. A number of highly qualified candidates were appointed from among the many female nominations, and academy officials moved forward to adhere to fulfill the spirit as well as the letter of the congressional mandate. McKee said that the admission of women would not change the academy’s overall training mission. Women would be required to attend the same curriculum and meet the same stan-
A female midshipman receives instructions in the handling of a 30 caliber M1 rifle, Plebe summer, July 1976. This was the first class of female midshipmen to enter the Naval Academy. U.S. Navy Photo
dards as their male counterparts. For example, he said classroom and dress blue uniforms would be identical to the men’s uniforms, with the exception of the hats. The women would also be addressed as “midshipman,” since that term is a Navy rank vs. a physical description. In addition to taking the same curriculum as the men, women would be required to compete in intramural and varsity sports with the exception of contact sports such as football, la-
crosse, wrestling, rugby and boxing. In place of boxing and wrestling women would be required to have personal defense course that included judo, karate and physical conditioning. Eighty-one women entered the academy the summer of 1976. By the end of four years, 55 had made it through the rigorous academic and physical program at the academy and were commissioned as ensigns in the Navy. Today, Women comprise more than 20 percent of entering plebes are women.
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5 FLEET AND FAMILY SUPPORT CENTER EVENTS THIS WEEK October 2, 2015
Wide Area Alert Notification From the NSA Naples Emergency Management Team
Are you ready to receive notification in the event of emergencies? Wide Area Alert Notification provides real time alerts to the Naples community area. For events ranging from man-made or natural disasters, inclement weather and road closures. It is an effective and dependable tool that is used to inform those who may be affected. The two minutes it takes to register could save you and/or your family in the event of a local emergency. The network consists of four sub-systems: Computer Desktop Notification System, Automated Telephone Notification System, Giant Voice and Interior Voice. One-Net Users are automatically registered for the Computer Desktop Notification System when they log in to One-Net Computer via their Common Access Card (CAC). However, users must manually register their emergency personal contact information to receive alerts through their personal or government computers cellphones, and/or email. For those not a ONE-NET user there is two ways to register, first you can go to either Emergency Dispatch or Emergency Management office and fill out the CDNS form. Second option is if you have a CAC reader at home you can go to https://waaneucdap01.eu.navy.mil/corp/atlaunch.asp?opt=uid&nexturl=https://waa-
NCTS SICILY from page 1 and removed them from the facility to allow the HVAC system to operate as designed. Additionally, by researching their electronic equipment temperature specifications, they were able to increase the temperature, and therefore savings, while still providing a comfortable working environment. NCTS also found small things, like turning off a light switch, made a huge overall difference. “We unplugged equipment that didn’t need to be energized and made sure to turn off the lights when we left a room,” said McClain. This competition has helped people bring back that conservation mentality to their home as well. “Sailors will joke that
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Once on the page, click “My Info” and fill in the required information and save. Registration (One-Net Users): ● Right click on AtHoc Self Service Client (Purple Globe) icon on system tray at the bottom of computer screen. ● Select “Access Self Service.” ● The AtHoc Self Service Client will open, and then select “My Info Tab”. Fill out the required information. ● Select “Devices” tab. Populate required information. Add 011-39 before non DSN telephone/ cellphone. Family members’ devices and phones can be added ● Click Save.
● Oct 5: Labor and Delivery, Mon, 10:30 a.m. to noon, (Week 2 of 3) Support Site FFSC ● Oct 5: Make Italian Pizza, Mon, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Carpool, Meeting Point: TLA Lobby. Cost: 8 euro ● Oct 5-6: Entrepreneur-Boots to business, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Support Site FFSC ● Oct 6: Couples Communication 101, 5 to 6:30 p.m., Support Site FFSC ● Oct 6: Growth and Development, 9 to 10 a.m., Support Site FFSC ● Oct 6: Easy Italian, 9 a.m. to noon, (1 of 3) Support Site FFSC ● Oct 6: Informational Job Fair, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Support Site Fellows ● Oct 8: Smooth Move, 8:30 a.m. to noon. Support Site FFSC ● Oct 8: Recognizing At-Risk Behaviors and How to Respond, 9 to 10 a.m. Support Site FFSC ● Oct 13: Advance Real State Investing, 9:30 to 11:30 a.m., Support Site FFSC
Benefits: ● Registration enhances your safety and empowers you to react in times of crisis. ● Registration ensures that real time alerts provide information to you and your family on what to do and where to go in an emergency. ● Registration allows you to find out about base closures due to weather or an emergency, before you show up. ● Registration permits you to be notified when it is clear/safe to return to installation. For more information email NSA Naples Emergency Management Division at EMOGroup@eu.navy.mil or call DSN 6265303 or commercial 081-568-5303 or visit www.ready.navy.mil.
All classes require registration. Call 081-811-6372 for more information or to register.
they’re saving money on their own electric bills because they are in the habit of turning off lights at work,” said McClain. Heralding it as a group effort, McClain said “The energy conservation movement requires a climate change and every member of our team played their part. We had a lot of motivation throughout the contest that really kept people focused and amped up. We took it upon ourselves to pass on the message through word of mouth and emails, and posting stickers and holding one another accountable.” When asked how the command plans to move forward in their environmental strategy, McClain said, “We are currently looking into a few initiatives including our lighting in facilities that are
manned 24/7 and doing a cost benefit analysis of purchasing LED fixtures to replace the existing fluorescent lighting. Another adjustment is to have exterior lighting that is not on a photocell or timer switch to have the necessary alterations made.” Inspired by Navy’s ongoing energy conservation initiative, also known as the Great Green Fleet, the “Energy Biggest Loser” competition is centered on energy security, energy efficiency and sustainability. The Great Green Fleet, started in 2009 by Secretary of the Navy (SECNAV) Ray Mabus, aims to reduce the Department of the Navy’s consumption of energy, decrease its reliance on foreign sources of oil and significantly increase its use of alternative energy.
ENERGY CONSERVATION Bright Idea, Energy Conservation From the NSA Naples Energy Management Team
It’s no surprise, the image of the light bulb has come to be the universal symbol of an “idea” or “revelation.” Well, now that symbol is taking on a new internal look. As, Compact Fluorescent Light (CFL) bulbs have evolved so vastly, their incandescent cousins are now facing extinction. So, let’s see how they stack up on energy efficiency. CFL bulbs require about 80 percent less energy. And produce only one quarter of the heat. I know what you’re thinking. There all that coming out of the gate. But, how are they on stamina? Well, CFL bulbs have a life span 10 times longer, lasting more than four years. OK, so CFL bulbs can bring your lighting bill down to almost nothing. And, practically eliminate the need to ever replace a bulb again. So, there has to be a catch, right? Cost … it always comes down to cost. Yet, while there are noticeably higher initial out-of-pocket expenses it’s negligible compared to the savings earned. It’s easy to see how CFL bulbs are the culmination of the evolution of the light bulb. The question is … are you going to ride the new wave, or stay in the incandescent dark?
Crime Report for Sept.22 - 29 From the NSA Naples Command Investigative Division and NCIS
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SOUND OFF: WHY DID YOU JOIN THE NAVY?
MC3 Mandi Washington
Lt. Jason Kaplan
HN Laurence Sabellano
Cmdr. Jay Driskell
MA3 Kirstin Hays
“I joined the military for the opportunity and the experience. No one else in my family sacrificed, so I figured why not be the person to sacrifice for my family.”
“To see the world and serve my country.”
“I joined the military to pursue my college education and to travel.”
“I was seeking adventure and I wanted to be a pilot, and I knew the best pilots were in the Navy. I got both: I became a pilot and I’ve traveled all over the world, and it’s been great.”
“I joined the military to get out of my small town and travel the world, and to break out of my shell, because I’m shy.”
4th annual Support Site Pizza Fest a Big Hit From WRA
The fourth annual Pizza Festival at the Support Site on September 19 was a huge success. Pizza Festival 2015 is part of the activities of intercultural exchange between the American and Italian communities, and was held with the support of MWR and Naval Support Activity Naples. The WRA, association of Italian employees of U.S. bases, considers this activity a mile tone for the integration between two countries with history, customs and, why not, food that have very little things in common. And with the most famous Neapolitan street food it was started: A Pizza. The pizza is a symbol of the Neapolitan daily life. That takes place in the picturesque streets of the ancient city made of narrow
streets, sometimes so narrow that you cannot even see the sun. A hectic life often marked by symbols of the Neapolitan people. This year we wanted to bring these symbols: Pulcinella, Pazzariello, Sofia Loren and music. Pulcinella is the synthesis of the Neapolitan, unlike what you want to believe, does not underestimate the problems of everyday life but try to face them with a bit of serenity and this is posing as frivolity and superficiality. Pulcinella represents Naples that has suffered and it always retains optimism. The Pazzariello is an emblematic figure of Naples, which became
famous after World War II. The pazzariello was hired by those who started a business activity. He used to walk within the area where the business was initiated to invite people to the inauguration. The pazzariello advertised the products that would be sold by the man who had hired him. Sophia Loren, the ambassador and representative of the beautiful Neapolitan woman, and finally the music, tarantella and classic, the glue that holds all with its rhythms, makes people forget for a moment their problems.
This year the WRA wanted to have the U.S. community feel a bit what it is like to be Neapolitan for one night. We chose september 19, the day when San Gennaro, patron of Naples performs the miracle of the liquefaction of his blood which is vital for Neapolitans. No matter wherever a Neapolitan will be in the world he will always ask two things: “How is ‘Mom doing?” and “Did San Gennaro make the miracle on September 19?” If San Gennaro miracle does not happen it is a symbol of bad luck for Neapolitans. For example, on September 19, 1980, the miracle did not occur and in Naples there was a big earthquake. It was our wish, that those who participated would feel a bit like Neapolitans, and from the positive comments we received, we succeeded.
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Tiger Sharks First Home Meet By Lyndsey Hale
The Naples Tiger Sharks hosted Sigonella and Aviano Sept. 27 at their first home swim meet at the base pool on board Capodichino. With more than 80 Tiger Sharks, a handful of Sigonella swimmers and one Aviano swimmer the Tiger Sharks dominated the meet. However in swimming the true competition is against the swimmer’s own best time and the Tiger Sharks had many successes in this area. A great example of that is sophomore Lorenzo Flores, who received first place in two events, and second place in a third event. This home meet will be his last competition with the Tiger Sharks due to a scheduled PCS move this month. “I completely exhausted my energy during my last swim meet as a Tiger Shark,” Flores said. “After hitting my swimming plateau last year, I was finally able to shave a total of 11 seconds in my events.” Coach Jane Higgins said that Flores leaving at the start of his fifth season would be a huge loss for the team for a number of reasons. “The team will miss
Lorenzo,” Higgins said. “His excellent work ethic, easy going demeanor, and overall swimming ability made him a valuable asset to the Naples Tiger Shark Swim Team.” The team refers to swimmers, like Flores, who see the most time improvement in their events as the “Biggest Losers,” and they are officially recognized for that effort. “Our ‘Biggest Losers’ are the swimmers who see the most time improvement in their Pentathlon events,” Higgins said. “One is awarded to the top male and one female. The ‘Biggest Losers’ for this meet were Hannah Cook and Gabriel Rayos.” Rayos dropped 19.02 seconds from his breaststroke time and Hannah dropped 9.64 seconds from her backstroke. Both Gabriel and Hannah are first year swimmers. The Tiger Sharks had 21 swimmers who qualified for the European Forces Swim League (EFSL) Championship Swim Meet up in Eindhoven. Of these, 37 earned a “B” time from the USA motivational time standards. “This is a building year for
Tiger Sharks Swimmer of the Meet Carly Sharp. Photo courtesy of Mike Sharp
the team with 38 of the 80 swimmers competing in their first home meet,” Higgins said. “They are a hard working group of athletes and I am extremely proud of each one of them and sincerely appreciate the time and effort they are putting in to being the fastest swimmers they can be.” Other swimmers who deserve special recognition include “Swimmer of the Meet” Carly Sharp. She qualified for finals in three events and took first in all her events. Not only is Sharp a swimmer, she also plays volleyball. She had
traveled north this past weekend to compete in in a high school volleyball game, then flew back so she could compete with the Tiger Sharks on Sunday. “Carly is a great example to our younger swimmers with her dedication to the team and drive to always do better,” Higgins said. Swimmers who took first places in their individual events: were Anu-Dara Boegler, Ian Boggs, Andrew Carlos, Francis Carlos, Kaden Carpenter, Annie Driskell, Robert, Dromerhauser, Marissa Dye, Lorenzo Flores, Sydney Hale, Kathryn
Kanak, Jackson Layton, Annabella Marthaler, Jonathon McDonough, Milton Maxwell, Brandon Ostereicher, Ryan Rayos, Caroline Ross, Alejandra Ruppe, Carly Sharp, Lindsey Sharp, Isabella Sherer, Maria Sherer, Nick Sherer, Michael Sommeling, Sophia Sommeling, Ashton Stacks, Jordan Traught, Leslie Traucht, Stephen Traucht, Callie Van Dyke, Joey Vinch, Anastasia Yniguez, Nicasio Yniguez, and Anna Zick The Naples Tigersharks next swim meet will be a two day competition in Sigonella October 11 and 12.
SUICIDE PREVENTION from page 1
“There are so many issues that can be focused on,” Lt. Cmdr. Mathew B. Rariden, the command psychologist, said. “Drawing attention to something over the course of an entire month opens up the dialogue, and it raises the degree of awareness in the importance across the Navy.” The Big Stick’s team of chaplains and medical and support personnel have built a system and created an environment to assist Sailors contemplating suicide. “We have worked very hard to foster our culture where if people need to reach out for help, not only can they do it but they can get help very quickly and there are very few barriers in the way,” Rariden said. Rariden said that one of the largest misconceptions and reasons why people don’t come forward to talk to him is that they think they will be separated from the Navy for doing so. “I want people to know that this is not a career ender,” Rariden said. “People have this fear that they come forward and ask for help that they just ended their career. I have people flowing through my office and then getting back to work.” Before Theodore Roosevelt can combat external enemies, the carrier must ensure her combat systems are functioning and her Sailors are operational as well. Talking about suicide will not end a Sailor’s career, but keeping it bottled up could end a life.
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MORE THE INSIDE PAGE Naples Middle High School Marching Band Parents of Naples Middle High School Students: Looking for a fun and educational after school activity for your kids? Good news! There is still time to join the NMHS Marching Band! Interested? Check us out Tuesdays and Thursdays at 3 p.m. in the Band Room. For details, email louis.hewett@eu.dodea.edu Boy Scout Troop 007 holds troop meetings every Monday from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at the Support Site Community Center. For details email scoutmastertroop007@gmail.com or visit: https:// www .facebook.com/BSATroop007; or https://www.troopwebhost.org /Troop007Naples or https://www.troopwebhost.org /FormHTML.aspx?site=Troop007Naples. 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 required. For details email NaplesPTSAteam@gmail.com or Naples Middle High School PTSA on Facebook. NATO Lions Rugby: International rugby club lead by professional English coach Jamie Ball. Practices are held at Carney Park every Thursday from 6 to 7:30 p.m., and are The open to training and developing all players. For details call Corey Keating at 340-695-7971 or email CoreyJohnKeating@Gmail.com or visit the NATO LIONS RFC (NAPLES ITALY) facebook page. Naples Officials Association Needs Referees For details call Nigel Alexander at 081-721-5413 or 346-680-3282 or email 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 a child under the age of five may qualify for the program. WIC Overseas is a 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 6265249. 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 service members. Meetings are every other week alternating Tuesdays and Thursdays. For details call YN1 Gordon at DSN: 626-7733.
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MOVIE SCHEDULE Friday, October 2 4:30 p.m. Everest, PG-13 5:30 p.m. Hotel Transylvania 2, PG, 3-D 7:30 p.m. Straight Outta Compton, R 8:30 p.m. The Martian, PG-13
Monday, October 5 Closed, No Movies
Saturday, October 3 3 p.m. Hotel Transylvania 2, PG 4 p.m. The Man from U.N.C.L.E., PG-13 6 p.m. The Martian, PG-13 7:30 p.m. Maze Runner: Scorch Trials, PG-13 8:30 p.m. No Escape, R
Wednesday, October 7 4:30 p.m. Maze Runner: Scorch Trials, PG-13 6 p.m. The Man from U.N.C.L.E., PG-13 7 p.m. Everest, PG-13
Sunday, October 4 3 p.m. Hotel Transylvania 2, PG, 3-D 4 p.m. Maze Runner: Scorch Trials, PG-13 5:15 p.m. War Room, PG 7 p.m. A Walk In The Woods, R
Tuesday, October 6 Closed, No Movies
Thursday, October 8 4:30 p.m. Ricki and the Flash, PG-13 6 p.m. Hotel Transylvania 2, PG, 3-D 7 p.m. Straight Outta Compton, R
No Children Under 10 Admitted to R-Rated Movies
Everest PG-13, Action-Adventure, 120 min. Cast: Jake Gyllenhaal, Josh Brolin, Jason Clarke, John Hawkes, Vanessa Kirby. Inspired by the incredible events surrounding an attempt to reach the summit of the world’s highest mountain, Everest documents the awe-inspiring journey of two different expeditions challenged beyond their limits by one of the fiercest snowstorms ever encountered by mankind. Their mettle tested by the harshest elements found on the planet, the climbers will face nearly impossible obstacles as a lifelong obsession becomes a breathtaking struggle for survival.
Hotel Transylvania 2 PG, Animation, 120 min. Cast: Adam Sandler, Andy Samberg, Selena Gomez, Kevin James, Fran Drescher. Everything seems to be changing for the better at Hotel Transylvania... Dracula’s rigid monster-only hotel policy has finally relaxed, opening up its doors to human guests. But behind closed coffins, Drac is worried that his adorable half-human, half-vampire grandson, Dennis, isn’t showing signs of being a vampire. So while Mavis is busy visiting her human inlaws with Johnny – and in for a major cultural shock of her own – “Vampa” Drac enlists his friends Frank, Murray, Wayne and Griffin to put Dennis through a “monster-in-training” boot camp. But little do they know that Drac’s grumpy and very old, old, old school dad Vlad is about to pay a family visit to the hotel. And when Vlad finds out that his great-grandson is not a pure blood – and humans are now welcome at Hotel Transylvania – things are going to get batty!
The Man from U.N.C.L.E. Last Show PG-13, Action-Adventure-Drama, 101 min. Cast: Henry Cavill, Armie Hammer, Hugh Grant, Alicia Vikander, Jared Harris. CIA agent Solo and KGB agent Kuryakin are forced to put aside longstanding hostilities and team up on a joint mission to stop a mysterious international criminal organization that is bent on destabilizing the fragile balance of power through the proliferation of nuclear weapons and technology. The duo’s only lead is the daughter of a vanished German scientist, who is the key to infiltrating the criminal organization, and they must race against time to find him and prevent a worldwide catastrophe.
The Martian Premiere PG-13, Action-Adventure, 120 min. Cast: Matt Damon, Jessica Chastain, Kristen Wiig, Kate Mara, Michael Pena. During a manned mission to Mars, Astronaut Mark Watney is presumed dead after a fierce storm and left behind by his crew. But Watney has survived and finds himself stranded and alone on the hostile planet. With only meager supplies, he must draw upon his ingenuity, wit and spirit to subsist and find a way to signal to Earth that he is alive. Millions of miles away, NASA and a team of international scientists work tirelessly to bring “the Martian” home, while his crewmates concurrently plot a daring, if not impossible, rescue mission. As these stories of incredible bravery unfold, the world comes together to root for Watney’s safe return.
Maze Runner: Scorch Trials PG-13, Action-Adventure, 131 min. Cast: Dylan O’Brien, Kaya Scodelario, Thomas Brodie-Sangster, Giancarlo Esposito, Ki Hong Lee. In this next chapter of the epic “Maze Runner” saga, Thomas and his fellow Gladers face their greatest challenge yet: searching for clues about the mysterious and powerful organization known as WCKD. Their journey takes them to the Scorch, a desolate landscape filled with
unimaginable obstacles. Teaming up with resistance fighters, the Gladers take on WCKD’s vastly superior forces and uncover its shocking plans for them all.
No Escape Premiere R, Suspense-Thriller, 103 min. Cast: Lake Bell, Pierce Brosnan, Owen Wilson, Sterling Jerins, Spencer Garrett. Jack is a man desperate to protect his family in this intense, fast-paced action thriller that will leave you breathless. As he relocates his family to Asia, with wife Annie and their two young girls, Jack has no idea of the terror that lies in store. Within days of their arrival, a violent political uprising has swept through the city and the family are on the run frantically searching for safety as rebels mercilessly attack, executing all foreigners. With seasoned expat Hammond as their only ally, time is against Jack and his family as they are viciously hunted down. Desperately attempting to survive in a country under siege, their courage is put to the ultimate test.
Ricki and the Flash Last Show PG-13, Drama, 97 min. Cast: Meryl Streep, Kevin Kline, Mamie Gummer, Audra McDonald, Sebastian Stan. In a film loaded with music and live performance, Ricki Rendazzo is a guitar heroine who made a world of mistakes as she followed her dreams of rockand-roll stardom. Returning home, Ricki gets a shot at redemption and a chance to make things right as she faces the music with her family.
Straight Outta Compton Last Show R, Drama, 147 min. Cast: O’Shea Jackson Jr., Corey Hawkins, Jason Mitchell, Neil Brown Jr., Aldis Hodge. In the mid-1980s, the streets of Compton, California, were some of the most dangerous in the country. When five young men translated their experiences growing up into brutally honest music that rebelled against abusive authority, they gave an explosive voice to a silenced generation. Following the meteoric rise and fall of N.W.A., this documentary tells the astonishing story of how these young men revolutionized music and pop culture forever the moment they told the world the truth about life in the hood and ignited a cultural war.
A Walk In The Woods Premiere R, Action-Adventure, 104 min. Cast: Robert Redford, Nick Nolte, Kristen Schaal, Nick Offerman, Mary Steenburgen. This road trip comedy is about an aging travel writer who decides to hike the 2,000-mile Appalachian Trail, accompanied by a long estranged high school buddy he’s been avoiding for years. Along the way, the duo face off with each other, nature and an eccentric assortment of characters only to discover that some roads are better left untraveled.
War Room PG, Drama, 120 min. Cast: Meg Crosbie, Ben Davies, T.C. Stallings, Kimberly Hester Huffstetler, Ashley Bratcher. Tony and Elizabeth Jordan have it all-great jobs, a beautiful daughter, and their dream house. But appearances can be deceiving. Tony and Elizabeth Jordan’s world is actually crumbling under the strain of a failing marriage. While Tony basks in his professional success and flirts with temptation, Elizabeth resigns herself to increasing bitterness. But their lives take an unexpected turn when Elizabeth meets her newest client, Miss Clara, and is challenged to establish a “war room” and a battle plan of prayer for her family. As Elizabeth tries to fight for her family, Tony’s hidden struggles come to light. Tony must decide if he will make amends to his family and prove Miss Clara’s wisdom that victories don’t come by accident.
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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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.
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. Sure Start is a unique program committed to providing the highest quality of education for command-sponsored children of enlisted personnel (priority to E1-E4) who are four years old by Sept. 1. For details, call Karen Rodrigues at 081-811-4682 or the school at 081-811-4037. 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 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 081-811-4676.
MORE THE INSIDE PAGE Naval Hospital Religious Services Tuesday: Silent prayer (7:15-7:45 a.m.) in the hospital chapel. Traditional hymn and praise and worship music will be provided during this time; Wednesday Roman Catholic Mass (11:30 a.m.-12 p.m.) in the hospital chapel (call 081-811-6451 to confirm that Mass is being held); and Thursday Men’s Fellowship and Bible Study (6-7 a.m.) in the hospital galley. 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. Gaeta/Naples Area Girl Scouts is in need of leaders and co-leaders. Training and support provided. For details email naplesgs@yahoo.com. 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. naples.org. Catholic Women Of The Chapel meets monthly in the SS Fellowship Hall for prayer, fellowship, and learning. Child care provided. We meet Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m. for Rosary and Thursdays at 9:30 a.m. for bible study. Email cwocnaples@gmail.com or visit Catholic Women of the Chapel NSA Naples, Italy on Facebook.
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. 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. 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 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. 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 081-5681746 or 335-760-4446 or visit Fil-Am Naples on Facebook. 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 081804-3345 or Carney Park Golf Course at 081-526-4296.
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 DSN: 626-6672 or visit us at Capodichino in the Admin II building. 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.; Divine Service, 11 a.m. to noon. For details call Paolo Fleurant at 328-194-6897 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-Tots-Club. 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.
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President Praises Retiring Dempsey, Incoming Chairman Dunford By Lisa Ferdinando DoD News
In an armed forces full-honors retirement ceremony, Army Gen. Martin E. Dempsey closed out 41 years of service, and Marine Corps Gen. Joseph F. Dunford Jr. succeeded him as the highest ranking U.S. military officer September 25. Dempsey swore in Dunford here today as chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, the highest-ranking U.S. military officer. President Barack Obama and Defense Secretary Ash Carter were among the dignitaries who attended today’s retirement and change of responsibility ceremony. “We all owe this great country our very best and our fellow citizens our very best,” Dempsey said. “It was humbling to accept this job four years ago and it’s humbling to relinquish it today.” Dunford said he was humbled for the opportunity to represent the men and women in uniform. “They are a true national treasure. My focus in the coming days will be to provide them with the leadership and the support that they deserve,” he said. Dempsey One of ‘Finest Men’ Obama Knows Obama praised Dempsey for his vision for the military, his moral fiber, and deep commitment to American strength and values Dempsey served during a time of many challenges, the president said, and managed each one with “integrity and foresight and care.” America has reassured its global allies, ended the combat mission in Afghanistan, and forged new partnerships to fight terrorism, the president noted. “We built a coalition that is combating ISIL in Iraq and Syria and have we bolstered our cyber defenses. We helped halt the spread of Ebola in West Africa,” Obama said. “None of this would have been possible without Marty’s guidance and leadership.” Obama described Dempsey as “one of the finest men that I know.” He picked Dempsey to be chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff and previously chief of staff of the Army, he said, because the general had the “steady hand” needed in the moment of transition. “I can’t tell you how much I have appreciated your candor and your counsel, and I have seen you build that trust not just with me, but across our military with our troops and their families, with Congress and our allies abroad and with the American people,” Obama said. “Over the last four years, Marty’s wisdom, his vision and his character have helped lead the greatest fighting force the world has ever known,” Obama said. Every Decision Touches Lives of Troops Defense Secretary Ash Carter said that before
Dempsey became chairman he was already a proven military leader who led the 1st Armored Division during “difficult days,” returned to reconstitute the Iraqi army, and had been chief of staff of the Army. “Every decision the military leader makes, large or small, touches the lives of our troops. It touches the lives of countless families, it changes the nature of the world and the destiny of the country,” Carter said. “For the men and women who operate during a time of rapid change and uncertainty, this is the constant weight and responsibility of leadership,” Carter said. Thanks to the unwavering service and commitment of Obama, Dempsey and Dunford to the military, “our nation is nobler and stronger, and will be forever more,” Carter said. All the speakers at the event lauded Dempsey and his wife Deanie for their unwavering commitment to the military, military families and their own family, which includes three children who have served in the Army and nine grandchildren. Closing Out Career, Passing Responsibilities Dempsey said it has been his privilege to serve the nation. The men and women who serve the nation are “most precious treasure,” he said. “They and their families inspire us. Today, we entrust them to our new chairman,” he said. “Our nation and its armed forced remain the world’s foremost symbols of strength, of hope, and of freedom,” Dempsey said. “The generation that is now blessed to serve will do its duty and will ensure that our nation remains strong.” Dunford commended Dempsey for his service to the nation. “We’re all indebted to General Marty Dempsey for his extraordinary leadership, commitment and service, and on a personal note, for many years he has been a great friend, mentor and role model,” Dunford said. Make It Matter Dempsey forever honors the 132 soldiers who lost their lives under his command in Iraq, Obama said, explaining how Dempsey has a box that contains each soldier’s picture and story. “And on top of the box are three words: make it matter,” Obama said. “Every morning, Marty places three of the cards in his pocket so that every moment as chairman, every meeting, every trip, every decision, every troop review, every moment of every day, some of those fallen heroes are with him,” the president said. Dempsey, in closing his speech said, “To all who will continue to serve after, I ask only this in parting, make it matter.”
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DON COOL Offers Civilian Credentialing for Marines By Carla M. McCarthy Center for Information Dominance Public Affairs
The Marine Corps Credentialing Opportunities On-Line (COOL) program is well underway, providing Marines a way to take the skills they have learned on the job and translate them into civilian credentials. The program reached an initial milestone with the funded credentialing of its first Marine, July 30. Since then, 108 Marines have applied, and of those 21 have obtained credentials. Comparable to its Navy counterpart, Marine Corps COOL is a resource for Marines through the Department of Navy (DON) COOL program, part of a joint-service initiative to promote civilian credentialing opportunities for military service members. Staff Sgt. Robert Nelson Jr. was the first to receive funding through Marine Corps COOL to cover the costs for a leadership certification exam in the business and management consulting field. “What the certifications mean to me in and out of the Marine Corps is they show my employers that I’m always pursuing higher education, I’m seeking self-improvement, and that I’m qualified to do the job,” Nelson, administration chief for the Marine Detachment at Naval Air Station Pensacola Corry Station in Pensacola, Fla., said. Since completing the leadership certification, he is pursuing another certificate for operations management. Established in October 2014, Marine Corps COOL partnered with Navy COOL, which has provided credentialing information and opportunities for Sailors since 2006. “We are proud to be partnering with the Marine Corps and sharing lessons learned,” Keith Boring, Navy COOL program manager, said. “Together we are demonstrating efficiencies with best practice, best intent for the government, as well as best opportunities for the service member.” Just like Navy COOL, Marine Corps COOL offers Marines information about civilian credentials related to their military occupational specialty (MOS) and how to attain them. It can also help Marines stand out within their professional field and prepare for the civilian workforce. “Our Marines have greatly benefited from COOL and are excited about their Military Occupational Specialties translating into civilian credentials,” Cassandra Coney, COOL program manager, United States Marine Corps, said. “The virtual tool has been an excellent platform in navigating through a Marine’s life cycle of recruiting, retention, and transition.” From the DON COOL web portal, Sailors and Marines can search service-specific websites for certifications they may be eligible for by selecting their enlisted rating or MOS and occupation. Requirements and available resources are provided with information consolidated from federal, state and local sources on certifications, licenses, apprenticeships and growth opportunities. “The Marine COOL website has credentials that map to every MOS in the Marine Corps, from infantry to food service to information technology,” Staff Sgt. Jonathan Kennedy, a special intelligence system administrator close to receiving his fifth certification, said. “It would benefit every Marine to at least visit the website to research what certifications are being offered in their occupational specialty, so they can build a road map for their future.” DON COOL is an example of the Navy’s ongoing commitment to Sailors and Marines in providing world-class training, experience, and opportunities that will serve them well on active duty and as future veterans when they decide to transition to civilian life. “When I enter the civilian work force, I will already have a huge advantage over other potential employees because of the combination of work experience in the military and the industry certifications I have earned,” Kennedy said. “These certifications from various credentialing agencies have a direct link to how much earning potential I have as a civilian and how much responsibility I will be given as well.” The Navy and Marine Corps COOL offices are located at the Center for Information Dominance (CID) based at Corry Station, part of Naval Air Station Pensacola, Fla. CID is the Navy’s learning center that leads, manages and delivers Navy and joint forces training in information operations, information warfare, information technology, cryptology and intelligence. With nearly 1,300 military, civilian and contracted staff members, CID provides training for approximately 24,000 members of the U.S. armed services and allied forces each year. CID oversees the development and administration of 226 courses at four commands, two detachments, and 10 learning sites throughout the United States and Japan. For more information on Marine Corps and Navy COOL programs, visit https://www.cool.navy.mil. To go direct to the Marine Corps COOL website, visit https://www.cool.navy.mil/usmc.
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PANOrAMA October 2, 2015
DENTAL HYGIENE
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The Tooth Decay Process From the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research (NIDCR)
You probably know that a dental cavity is a hole in a tooth. But did you know that a cavity is the result of the tooth decay process that happens over time? Did you know that you can interrupt and even reverse this process to avoid a cavity? What’s inside our mouths? Our mouths are full of bacteria. Hundreds of different types live on our teeth, gums, tongue and other places in our mouths. Some bacteria are helpful. But some can be harmful such as those that play a role in the tooth decay process. Tooth decay is the result of an infection with certain types of bacteria that use sugars in food to make acids. Over time, these acids can make a cavity in the tooth. What goes on inside our mouths all day? Throughout the day, a tug of war takes place inside our mouths. On one team are dental plaque – a sticky, colorless film of bacteria – plus foods and drinks that contain sugar or starch (such as milk, bread, cookies, candy, soda, juice, and many others). Whenever we eat or drink something that contains sugar or starch, the bacteria use them to produce acids. These acids begin to eat away at the tooth’s hard outer surface, or enamel. On the other team are the minerals in our saliva (such as calcium and phosphate) plus fluoride from toothpaste, water, and other sources. This team helps enamel repair itself by replacing minerals lost during an “acid attack.” Our teeth go through this natural process of losing minerals and regaining minerals all day long. How does a cavity develop? When a tooth is exposed to acid frequently – for
example, if you eat or drink often, especially foods or drinks containing sugar and starches – the repeated cycles of acid attacks cause the enamel to continue to lose minerals. A white spot may appear where minerals have been lost. This is a sign of early decay. Tooth decay can be stopped or reversed at this point. Enamel can repair itself by using minerals from saliva, and fluoride from toothpaste or other sources. But if the tooth decay process continues, more minerals are lost. Over time, the enamel is weakened and destroyed, forming a cavity. A cavity is permanent damage that a dentist has to repair with a filling. In addition to brushing with a fluoride toothpaste each morning and evening, here some tooth-friendly tips to help prevent tooth decay: ● Limit between-meal snacks. This reduces the number of acid attacks on teeth and gives teeth a chance to repair themselves. ● Save candy, cookies, soda, and other sugary drinks for special occasions. ● Limit fruit juice. Follow the Daily Juice Recommendations from the American Academy of Pediatrics. ● Make sure your child doesn’t eat or drink anything with sugar in it after bedtime tooth brushing. Saliva flow decreases during sleep. Without enough saliva, teeth are less able to repair themselves after an acid attack.
upcoming uSo Tours Capodichino office 081-568-5713 Support Site office 081-811-4903 www.uso.it TourS opeN To BoTH u.S. MiLiTAry AND NATo i.D. CArD HoLDerS
Grape Stomping, Wine Picking and Wine Tasting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . €51 Oct 3 A Day in Rome at the Zoo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . €57 Oct 4 Ruins of Pompeii & a Cameo Factory Tour €18 Oct 9 Grape Stomping, Wine Picking and Wine Tast€44 ing Oct 10 Sassi Stones of Matera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . €47 Oct 11 Olive Oil Tasting and Lunch in Benvento . €45 Oct 12 Family Day at the Farm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . €25 Do-it-yourself island packages now available, and include a round-trip hydro-foil ticket and a full-course Italian lunch
EXTENDED TOURS Oct 11-12 Columbus Day in Lucca and Pisa . . . €175 Nov 26-29 Thanksgiving in Tuscany . . . . . . . . . €299 Dec 24-25 Christmas in Rome . . . . . . . . . . . . . . €189 Dec 30-Jan 2 New Year’s Eve in Amsterdam . . . . . €804
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
PANOrAMA October 2, 2015
Defense, Intel Leaders: Cybersecurity Priorities are Defense, Deterrence By Cheryl Pellerin DoD News
Defense and deterrence are two of the highest priorities for bolstering the nation’s cybersecurity capabilities, top officials from the Defense Department and the intelligence community told a Senate panel on September 29, 2015. Deputy Defense Secretary Bob Work testified on cybersecurity policy and threats before the Senate Armed Services Committee. Joining him were Director of National Intelligence James R. Clapper and Navy Adm. Michael S. Rogers, commander of U.S. Cyber Command and director of the National Security Agency. Clapper said that for the third year in a row, cyberthreats headed the list of threats reported in the annual National Intelligence Worldwide Threat Assessment. Integrating Intelligence The primary concern is low- to moderate-level cyberattacks from a growing range of sources that will continue and probably expand, he said, adding that in the future he expects to see more cyber operations that manipulate electronic information to compromise its integrity, as opposed to deleting or disrupting access to it. Clapper said President Barack Obama has directed him to form a small center that will integrate cyberthreat intelligence from across federal agencies, as do centers established over the years for counterterrorism, counterproliferation and counterintelligence. In his remarks to the panel, Work said recent cyber intrusions involving the Office of Personnel Management, the Joint Staff and Sony by three separate state actors are “not just espionage of convenience, but a threat to our national security.” Earlier this year, the department released a new strategy to guide the development of its cyber forces and strengthen its cybersecurity and cyber deterrence postures. The previous cyber strategy was released in 2011. DoD Core Missions As laid out in the new strategy, DoD’s core missions are to defend DoD network systems and information, defend the nation against cyber events of significant consequence, and provide cyber support to operational and contingency plans. Deterrence works by convincing any potential adversary that the costs of conducting an attack far outweigh potential benefits, Work said, describing the three pillars of the cyber deterrence strategy as denial, resilience and cost imposition. Cyber Deterrence “Denial means preventing the cyber adversary from achieving his objectives; resilience is ensuring that our systems will perform their essential military tasks even when they are contested in the cyber environment; and cost imposition is our ability to make our adversaries pay a much higher price for malicious activities than they [expected],” the deputy secretary explained. “As part of this effort, we recently published a cybersecurity discipline implementation plan and a scorecard that is brought before the secretary and me every month,” he said. The scorecard holds commanders accountable for hardening and protecting their critical systems, and allows them to hold their personnel accountable, Work said, noting that the first scorecard was published in August. “Denial also means defending the nation against cyberthreats of significant consequence,” Work said, “and the president has directed DoD, working in partnership with other agencies, to be prepared to blunt and stop the most dangerous cyber events.”
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MORE BASE NOTES Oct. 9: German Oktoberfest Hosted by NATO Base Lago Patria Tickets for Oktoberfest 2015 at NATO Base Lago Patria are now on sale. The event is scheduled for 11:30 a.m. on October 9. Entrance is free for kids up to 16 years of age. Tickets will be sold on Capodichino from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. every Friday and 3 to 5 p.m. every Saturday and Sunday until the week of the event. Tickets are priced at 3 euro for NATO ID cardholders, 4 euro for U.S. Military ID cardholders, and €5 for guests. For details visit www.oktoberfest-naples.com. Oct. 10: Trekking Day Trip Tie your hiking boots and spend a day hiking on Mount Picentini, one of the most beautiful trains in the Campania region. No previous mountaineering or rock climbing experience is required, however participants should be reasonably fit. Cost is $30 per person and includes guide and transportation. Program is open to 15 years and above, however, participants under 17 must be accompanied by an adult or legal guardian. Register by October 5 at Support Site NOR Center or call DSN 6294947 or Comm. 081-811-4947 for details. Oct. 10: Breast Cancer Awareness 5k Run Join MWR Fitness and Sports in the Breast Cancer Awareness run held at Support Site Central Park on Oct 10. Registration begins at 7 a.m. on the day of the event. A one mile run begins at 8 a.m. followed by the 5K run. Cost is free for the one mile run and cost is $5 for the 5K. Cost includes an event T-shirt. 1st, 2nd and 3rd medals will be awarded. For details call DSN 629-6604 or Comm. 081-8116604. Oct. 12 – 16: Potable Water Distribution Flushing at Support Site NSA Naples will be conducting water distribution flushing the week of 12-16 October 2015. During the complete flushing period the water quality will be maintained safe for consumption. Employees will flush the water distribution lines by opening flushing hydrants and allowing them to flow for a period of time. Flushing cleans out sediment that has accumulated over time. Flushing may result in some temporary discoloration and the presence of some sediment in your water. These conditions are not harmful, and should only be for a short duration. If this occurs, keep your water faucets open until water clarity returns to normal conditions. As a precautionary measure, please check your water for discoloration or sediment before doing any laundry to avoid staining fabrics. If you have questions, please contact the Public Works Department Environmental Director, Rob Chichester, at DSN 626-6644 or the U.S. Naval Hospital Naples Environmental Health Officer, LT Courtney Coker, at DSN 629-6299. Other inquires may be directed to the base Public Affairs Office at DSN 626-5912.
Oct. 15, 16, 17-18: Yoga Certification Courses Get certified to teach Yoga to youth and adults. Prenatal Yoga Certification will be held on October 15, Kids Yoga Certification on October 16, and YogaFit Level 1 Certification on October 17-18. All classes are held at the Support Site Fitness Forum. Register by one month prior to course and pay the early bird fee. For full details or to register, contact michelle.hewitt@eu.navy.mil or DSN 6296529 or Comm. 081-811-6529. Oct. 17: 240th Navy Birthday Ball and Ticket Sales The Naples-Area Navy Ball will be held in Sant’Antonio Abate, Naples on October 17 to celebrate the 240th birthday of the U.S. Navy. The reception will begin at 5 p.m. and the dinner will begin promptly at 7 p.m. Service members, GS employees, Local Nationals, DoD contractors and their guests are invited to attend. The uniform for Navy personnel is either Dinner Dress Blue or formal attire. Other branches should wear service equivalent uniform and civilians should wear appropriate formal attire. Tickets will be sold in front of the Bella Napoli food court on Capodichino from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. every Thursday through the first week of October. Childcare is available through a ‘Parents Night Out’ to be held at the Child Development Center (CDC) from 4 p.m. to 1 a.m. Register your children at either CDC until Oct. 9. Visit the “Naples Area Navy Ball” Facebook page for more information on the Navy Ball and lodging opportunities at the venue. Oct. 17: Special Navy Ball Parents’ Night Out Enjoy the Navy Ball and let CDC watch your children. Parents’ Night Out will run from 4 p.m. to 1 a.m. and is open to children ages 6 weeks to 6th grade at a cost of $4 per child, per hour. Register by October 9 at the Support Site or Capo CDCs. Check out all scheduled dates from now to December or reserve by calling DSN 629-4989 Comm. 081-811-4989. Oct. 21: Town Hall with Chief of Naval Operations On Oct. 21 from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. Adm. John Richardson, Chief of Naval Operations, will be hosting a Town Hall at the Capo Theater. The event will begin with a brief address to those in attendance followed by a question and answer session. Oct. 25: Volleyball All Stars Tournament Have some volleyball fun with the Volleyball All Stars Tournament held at the Support Site Fitness Forum on October 24, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. The tournament is open to adults, including Local National employees. Event is free. Trophies will be awarded to 1st, 2nd and 3rd place teams. Medals will be available for all participants. Register your team by October 16 by emailing laura.dimarzo.it@eu.navy.mil or joseph.cruz@ eu.navy.mil. More details at Intramural Sports, DSN 629.6528 or 331.197.4132.
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PANOrAMA October 2, 2015
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 to receive consideration. CLOSING October 8 Supervisory Air Terminal Operations Specialist, GS-2150-12, ANN# EUR15-213059-AG, Full Time Permanent Program Analyst, GS-0343-13, ANN#EUR15-221569-KB, Full Time Permanent CLOSING October 15 Interdisciplinary Clinical Counselor, GS-0185/0180/0101-11, ANN# EUR15-224332-AG, Full Time Permanent Administrative Support Assistant (O/A), GS-0303-07, ANN#EUR15227610-KB, Full Time Permanent
LOCAL NATIONAL (LN) POSITIONS If you have any questions, contact the front desk at 626-5409 or 081-5685409. You can also contact the HRO Naples helpdesk at: http://cnic. navy.mil/Europe/About/Jobs/AboutWorkingHere/index.htm. You will be contacted within 24 hours, so please be sure to provide your contact information. Thank you and we appreciate your input, whether negative or positive so that we can find ways to improve the HRO services, or continue to provide excellent service. As a reminder, an HRO Representative is available for the biweekly “Meet & Greet” at the NSA, Support Site Base, Navy Exchange Food Court area from 8-9 a.m. Please feel free to come by, pick up a copy of a vacancy announcement that you may be interested in applying for, or ask questions. If the HRO representative is unable to provide you a response, he/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 scheduled from 8-9 a.m. on October 7. CLOSING October 8 Lead Purchasing Agent, Ua-110502, ANN#66096-215344-VT, Full Time Permanent School Support Assistant, Ua-030303, ANN#3049B-219226-AV, Full Time Temporary CLOSING October 15 Human Resources Assistant (O/A), Ua-0203-05 (Multiple Positions), ANN#3049B-227602-KB, 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 081-5684164/2505/5612. The applications may be emailed to CNREURAFSWA_ NRBO_N9_Personnel@eu.navy.mil
NSA NAPLES US NAF POSITIONS 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-0189-01, 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. 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. 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. Closing date: Open until filled. Recreation Aid, NF-0189-01, ANN# 15-175, flexible, MWR Golf Course, Carney Park, Naples. Job summary: Collects green fees (monthly and daily), locker fees and fees for electric cart rentals. Employee will act as starter when needed on weekdays and assist when needed as cashier. Closing date: Open Until Filled. Recreation Aid, NF-0189-01, ANN# 15-207, flexible, Fitness Forum, Sup-
port Site, Naples, Italy. Job summary: Employee in this position plays an integral part in providing customer service and insuring patrons are offered a clean facility and pleasant conditions for their fitness/athletic workouts or programs. Closing date: Open until filled. Recreation Aid, NF-0189-01, ANN# 15-204 flexible, Outdoor Recreation Program, Support Site/Carney Park. Job summary: Provides and maintain recreation and athletic equipment issue. Closing date: Open until filled. Recreation Aid, NF-0189-01, ANN# 15-242, flexible, MWR ITT Division, Naples, Italy. Job summary: Provides customer service and disseminate travel and tour information to patrons and sells tickets. Closing date: Open until filled. Food Service Worker, NA-7408-02, ANN#15-243 flexible, Bowling Center, Support Site. Job summary: Performs tasks with several steps or sequence of tasks such as: sets up food service counters, steam tables, dining room tables, and side service stands with hot and cold food, including meats, vegetables, salads, desserts, bread, butter, and beverages. Closing date: Open until filled. Bartender, NA-7405-05, ANN#15244, flexible temporary, Bowling Center, Support Site. Job summary: Prepares and serves all types of alcoholic and nonalcoholic beverage from a full service bar. Closing date: Open until filled. CYP Operation Clerk, NF-0303-02, ANN#15-251, regular full time, Fleet and Family Readiness Program, Teen Center, Naples. Job summary: The purpose of this Children Youth Program (CYP) 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: October 2. Recreation Aid, NF-0189-01, ANN #15-256, Temporary Flexible, MWR Liberty Division, Naples, Italy. Job Summary: Employee helps customers in the recreation center with recreational event. Closing date: October 9.
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. GRICIGNANO MAIN STORE Ann#150004AX LP/Safety Investigator (Detective)/52/NF2/RPT – Open Until Filled/Closes December 18 – Pay Rate: $9-$11 per hour. Job Summary: Responsible for the protection of Navy Exchange assets through investigative strategies, utilizing various surveillance techniques, and the auditing of controls designed to prevent and minimize loss potential. Ann# 150003XI Security Guard/ 52/NF-1/RPT – Open Until Filled/ Closes November 20 – Pay Rate: $8-$11 per hour. Job summary: Ensures en-
forcement of security measures; conducts inspections; prepares reports concerning security-related incidents, etc. Ann#1500033X Sales Clerk (Giftware)/SL/NF-1/FLEX – Open Until Filled/Closes December 18 – Pay Rate: $8-$9.50 per hour. Job summary: Sells general merchandise to customers exercising professional selling techniques. Works as part of a sales team to provide service which anticipates and exceeds customer expectations. Ann#1500033Z Sales Clerk (Consumable)/SL/NF-1/FLEX – Open Until Filled/Closes October 22 – Pay: $8-$9.50 per hour. Job Summary: Sells general merchandise to customers exercising professional selling techniques. Works as part of a sales team to provide service that anticipates and exceeds customer expectations. Ann#15000346 Sales Clerk (Watches/ Sunglasses)/SL/NF-1/ FLEX – Open Until Filled/Closes December 18 – Pay Rate: $8-$9.50 per hour. Job summary: Sells general merchandise to customers exercising professional selling techniques. Works as part of a sales team to provide service which anticipates and exceeds customer expectations. Ann#15000347 Sales Clerk (Ladies)/SL/NF-1/FLEX – Open Until Filled/Closes December 18 – Pay Rate: $8-$9.50 per hour. Job summary: Sells general merchandise to customers exercising professional selling techniques. Works as part of a sales team to provide service which anticipates and exceeds customer expectations Ann#1500028Z Sales Clerk (Garden)/SL/NF-1/FLEX – Open Until Filled/Closes December 15 – Pay Rate: $8-$9.50 per hour. Job summary: Sells general merchandise to customers exercising professional selling techniques. Works as part of a sales team to provide service which anticipates and exceeds customer expectations. Ann#150001PB Sales Clerk (Softlines)/SL/NF-1/FLEX FT – Open Until Filled/Closes December 18 – Pay Rate: $8-$9.50 per hour. Job summary: Responsible for selling general merchandise to customers and ensuring merchandise is properly stocked and displayed for the Jewelry, Men’s, Ladies, Shoes, Cosmetics, Handbags, and Children’s departments. Ann#150001NA Cashier Checker/ CC/NF-1/Flex – Open Until Filled/ Closes December 15 – Pay Rate: $89.50 per hour. Job summary: Associates engaged in the operation of cash registers to record sales in retail checkout areas. Ann#15000435 Store Worker (Furniture)/CS/NA-02/FLEX FT – Open Until Filled/Closes December 18 – Pay Rate: $10.45 per hour. Job summary: Performs various duties including loading/unloading merchandise, verifying type and quantities; prepares merchandise for stocking and stocks shelves; assists in conducting periodic inventories; assists customers. Ann#15000436 Store Worker (Housewares)/CS/NA-02/FLEX FT – Open Until Filled/Closes December 18 – Pay Rate: $10.45 per hour. Job summary: Performs various duties including loading/unloading merchandise, verifying type and quantities; prepares
merchandise for stocking and stocks shelves; assists in conducting periodic inventories; assists customers. Ann#150004D2 Store Worker (Self Service)/CS/NA-02/FLEX FT – Open Until Filled/Closes December 21 – Pay Rate: $10.45 per hour. Job Summary: Performs various duties including loading/unloading merchandise, verifying type and quantities; prepares merchandise for stocking and stocks shelves; assists in conducting periodic inventories; assists customers. Ann#150004CD Sales Clerk/PS/NF01/FLEX – Open Until Filled/Closes December 20 – Pay Rate: $8-$9.50 per hour. Job Summary: Responsible for selling merchandise to customers and ensuring merchandise is properly stocked, displayed, and available. Knowledge of wines and specialty foods is desirable. Candidates must be at least 18 years old to apply. Ann#150004EF Customer Service Clerk/CS/NF-2/FLEX – Open Until Filled /Closes December 22 – 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 December 18 – 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. Ann#1500026B Supervisory Sales Clerk/MM/NF-02/RFT – Open Until Filled/Closes December 11 – Pay Rate: $10-14 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. 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 Beforeand After-School Program, in addition to the summer day camp. Apply through the Human Resources Office at Capodichino. Call 081-5684164/2505 to find out what documentation is needed. Wrestling Officials Naples High School and the Italian Schools Italy League are looking for Wrestling Officials for the 2015-2016 wrestling season. These are paid positions. Training can be provided. Wrestling experience is required. The time frame is early December to midFebruary. The tournaments take place on Saturdays in Naples, Aviano and Vicenza. Please email Vito Vitulli at vito.vitulli@eu.dodea.edu if you are interested in officiating wrestling.
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MERCATO/CLASSIFIED ADS • FREE MERCATO ADS •
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 e-mail addresses. • Deadline for submission is Monday, noon for the following Friday. Public holidays (U.S. or Italian) are not an exception to this rule.
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.
Panorama advertising office
Tel. 081-568-7884
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 2003 AUDI A3, 6 Gear, Turbo Diesel, 4-door, dark blue, Italian plates, Euro 3.000. Cell. 342-199-5056. ITALIAN LESSONS, for info contact Elena D'Angelo cell. 340577-5239 or tel. 081-891-1489. HOUSEKEEPER available, Lago Patria and Varcaturo areas. Cell. 338-929-3142, Marianna. MOVING COMPANY DI FRANK NICOLA, for info contact Elena Sabrina, cell. 388-819-5001.
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