57th year, No. 27
New commander to lead U.S. Naval Hospital Naples
Serving the Nato, Naples and Gaeta military communities in italy
Friday, July 13, 2012
Fall in love with the sea in Marechiaro
By Lt. Kamalan Selvarajah, U.S. Naval Hospital Naples Public Affairs Officer
Capt. Craig L. Bonnema, Navy Medical Corps, turned over command of U.S. Naval Hospital Naples to Capt. Matthew W. Pommer Jr. of the Navy Dental Corps Wednesday, July 11. Bonnema handed the reins of the hospital to Pommer during a change of command ceremony at the Naval Support Activity (NSA) Naples Support Site. Pommer becomes the 20th commanding officer of U.S. Naval Hospital Naples and the first Dental Corps officer to command the hospital after a long line of physicians. As Pommer assumed command from Bonnema, he kept to his promise to “be there, be brief, and be seated.” He said he was “humbled and honored to be the new commanding officer,” and gave the order to “take charge and carry out the plan of the day.” Vice Adm. Matthew L. Nathan, surgeon general of the Navy and Chief of the Bureau of Medicine and Surgery, presided over the change of command ceremony, delivering remarks in English and Italian. He praised U.S. Naval Hospital Naples on the impressive number of notable achievements attained during Bonnema’s command tour, and presented Bonnema with the Legion of Merit in recognition of his accomplishments. Nathan saved his most emphatic comment for the staff, stating, “You’ve got it right.” Nathan reminded all in attendance that the most important patient is “the next one through the door.” He added in Italian: “I wish you good health, great food, and great family with whom to enjoy both.” Bonnema thanked his wife Margaret, sons Brenton and Bradley, and daughter Lindsey for the love and support they provided during his command tour. He then proceeded to highlight a key factor that enables the Naval Hospital to accomplish its mission in Naples: the relationship with host-nation colleagues. see CHANGE OF COMMAND Page 11
W hAT ’ S I NSIde Weekly crime statistics Review what happened between July 2 and July 8. Page 12
See pages 4-5: Marechiaro, a part of Naples' Posillipo district, is the subject of one of the most famous Neapolitan love songs, as well as a place where locals go to fish and bask in the sun. (Photo by Melissa Kabukuru)
Transition training, USO tours target recent arrivals By Melissa Kabukuru, Panorama editor
A pair of programs this summer aim to help new personnel adapt to living in Naples: one by showcasing local attractions, the other by providing a monthly transition support group. “Transitioning to Naples Training” is a new program that meets monthly at the Support Site, while during the month of August the USO Naples is leading special tours of downtown Naples called “Naples for Newcomers.” Heather Staib-Jerzy, the Naval Support Activity (NSA) Naples command ombudsman, is organizing the monthly “Transitioning to Naples Training,” which is held at 5 p.m. the first Thursday of each month at the Support Site
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Fleet and Family Support Center. The NSA Naples command felt that incoming personnel needed something besides the weeklong Area Orientation to help them adjust to living overseas, StaibJerzy said. “After they recover from jetlag, they say, ‘OK, what now?’” StaibJerzy said. “We want them to have more guidance, and not be so scared about living in a new environment that is different from the United States.” Each meeting of “Transitioning to Naples Training” consists of open discussion time, as well as a presentation by a guest speaker. So far, guest speakers have included representatives from the Fleet and Family Support Center and the base fire department.
The USO Naples is offering “Naples for Newcomers” tours in the month of August that will travel to the area surrounding Piazza del Plebiscito, the largest square in Naples. (Photo by MC1 (NAO) John Parker)
Staib-Jerzy said that she anticipates that future “Transitioning to Naples Training” sessions will address cultural questions as well as ones about resources on base. “The idea is that if they do have any issues or concerns, they
know where to come to get answers,” Staib-Jerzy said. The program is open to military personnel, civilian employees and their family members, she added. see TOURS AND TRANSITION Page 7
FRIDAY High 88 / Low 73 Sunny
SATURDAY High 88 / Low 73 Sunny
Italians join U.S. sailors to celebrate 4th of July Page 6
Zip lining between towns in the Basilicata region Page 13
SUNDAY High 90 / Low 77 Partly cloudy
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Captain’s Corner
Happy Friday the 13th everyone! Here in Italy, thirteen is a lucky number, and we got lucky this week with the cancellation of the scheduled truck strike. I’m thankful we didn’t have any of the expected disruptions. Word has it that the AGIP near Gricignano ran out of fuel on Sunday as base personnel filled up in preparation. Thank you all for your vigilance and I’d urge you to remain alert and prepared for potential future disruptions. We had the privilege of hosting several distinguished visitors this week. Vice Adm. Matthew Nathan, the surgeon general of the Navy, attended the hospital’s change of command, while Vice Adm. Van Buskirk, the chief of naval personnel, arrived Wednesday and took time out on Thursday to speak with sailors at Capodichino. Fair winds and following seas to Capt. Craig Bonnema and his family as they depart this week after his successful tour as commanding officer at U.S. Naval Hospital Naples. Welcome aboard, Capt. Pommer, and benvenuti a Napoli. I was able to attend a ceremony this week in which the Naples Overseas Spouses Club (NOSC) donated about 80 bikes to a charity in Africa. I want to personally thank NOSC for its generosity, and Maria De Blasio for coming up with a great idea and having the perseverance to see it through to completion. Additionally, a number of Naples-area sailors volunteered their time to repair and ensure all the bikes were in good working order before they were donated. Unfortunately, their work coincided with the hottest weekend of the year thus far. Their work was a labor of love that will benefit and put a smile on the faces of dozens of needy children in Africa. The Public Works Department did some restriping in the east garage at Capodichino this week to create more motorcycle parking. We’ve noticed a lot more bikes in the garage than we have designated parking for. While you can park your motorcycle in a car spot, it’s not as safe to ride a motorbike up and down the ramps, so we’ve increased some of the ground-level parking. Please ensure to park within the designated areas and in a manner that ensures the safety of all when transiting the parking garage. We talked a lot earlier this year when the Italian law regarding large cash payments changed, but I want to reiterate the laws about payments over €1,000. This law essentially affects everyone who pays rent. It requires payment via electronic means or by check — no cash payments are permitted over €1,000. I still hear stories about sailors bowing to pressure from a landlord and splitting rent payments or paying in cash. Let me be very clear: paying your rent in cash or splitting your payments into sums less than €1,000 is illegal. If you participate in this fraud, you are liable under Italian law and will be held accountable with very stiff fines. If your landlord is pressuring you to break the law, contact the housing office immediately to ensure the situation gets resolved. Do not get pressured into breaking the law. I started doing a radio show last Friday on AFN, and I had a great time taking some of your questions. I hope you had a chance to tune in or at least check out some of the show transcript that AFN posted on Facebook afterward. I look forward to doing this routinely. Check out the executive officer on the show next week from 7 to 8 a.m. on 106.0 FM. I’d like this show to be a good feedback tool, so please go on Facebook and post any questions you’d like us to answer, or even suggest topics you’d like us to discuss. If this is going to be productive, I need your participation and feedback on questions and topics. Another note: There are job openings at the Child Development Center and I encourage everyone who is looking for full- or part-time work to apply. It is a great way to make some extra money and provide an essential service to the community. It’s hot out there, and there’s a lot of summer left. Stay cool, hit the pools or the beach, or get out of town and see some of the rest of Europe! Have a great weekend!
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Navy Exchange Education Fair July 14
By Capt. Scott Gray NSA Commanding Officer
Melissa Kabukuru, editor:
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Meet your college representatives on Saturday, July 14 outside the entrance to the Navy Exchange. Representatives from the University of Maryland University College, Central Texas College, the University of Oklahoma, and the University of Phoenix will be there to give you information about their college programs. For more information, call the University of Maryland University College at 081-568-6675, the University of Oklahoma at 081-568-6672 or the University of Phoenix at 081-568-6670.
Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST) Aug. 15-16 In this workshop you will have an opportunity to explore your experiences with and your attitudes about suicide. You will also have an opportunity to better understand the needs of a person at risk of suicide and learn how to use suicide first-aid to meet those needs. If you are interested in attending the ASIST workshop Aug. 15 to 16 or if you have any questions, please call the CREDO Office at 081-568-5255.
The support of alumni representatives from the community is essential to the success of Naples College Night. This early start provides plenty of lead time for those interested to request and receive promotional materials from their alma maters. Interested individuals should contact their college or university’s admission office as soon as possible. Most colleges accept requests via e-mail as well as by phone. Inform the college admissions office that Naples Middle/High School has a population of 540 students to ensure the office sends sufficient material. To register for a College Night table, contact the school liaison officer at 081-811-6549 or pamela.oconnor@eu.navy.mil.
Vacuum and pressure-washing equipment to require pre-paid cards; card giveaway July 25
The Morale, Welfare and Recreation (MWR) Auto/Wood Skills Center at the Support Site will soon change how customers pay for vacuums and pressure-wash equipment. The Auto/Wood Skills Center is removing the current token system that is used to operate the vacuum and pressure wash, and will install a new chip-card distributor. Customers will be able to purchase a chip-card for $4 and load as much credit on the card as they would like. To inaugurate and present this new system, the The Naval Support Activity Naples school liaison MWR Auto/Wood Skills Center will offer the first 50 officer and the Naples High School Guidance Office customers who come into the center Wednesday, are seeking community members to represent their July 25 a new chip-card with $6 of credit already alma maters Wednesday, October 10 for this loaded (a $10 value) for only $5. year’s College Night. The event will take place from To use the new system, customers can insert the 5 to 7 p.m. at Naples High School. card into the appropriate slot to operate the pressure-wash and vacuum equipment. For each use, $2 will automatically be deducted Report fraud, waste, abuse and mismanagement in from the credit on the card. Navy activities to: While the vacuum and pressureOffice of the Inspector General, Naples, Italy wash equipment will start using Leave a recorded message 24/7:...........................081-568-2983 the chip cards July 25, the autoSpeak to the CNREURAFSWA Investigator: ......081-568-2600 matic car wash will continue to Speak to the CNE-CNA-C6F Investigator: .........081-568-2964 use tokens as before. E-mail: ighotline@eu.navy.mil As necessary or desired, the cost Website: www.cnic.navy.mil/europe/index.htm of the chip-card and any credit remaining can be promptly refunded during regular operational hours at the Auto/Wood Skills Center.
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Girl Scouts Summer Carnival set for July 21 The Naples area Girl Scouts will hold a summer carnival Saturday, July 21 in the Naples Elementary School cafeteria from 3 to 6 p.m. The event will include games and food. All are welcome to attend. If you would like to volunteer at the event, please e-mail naplesgirlscouts@usagso-na.org.
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NOSC project donates bikes to Ivory Coast
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Religious Programs Specialist 2nd Class Yegor Kasatkin helps load a bicycle that is headed to children in Africa. The Naples Overseas Spouses Club (NOSC) is donating about 80 bikes to children in the Ivory Coast. Sailors at Naval Support Activity Naples helped with the project by volunteering to repair bikes that were collected from around the base. (Photo by MC2 Joshua R. Nistas)
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World Urban Forum to be held in Naples The city of Naples will host the sixth edition of the World Urban Forum from Sept. 2 to 6. The forum is organized by the United Nations, the Italian government, the Campania region and the Naples municipality. Seven universities from the Campania region will welcome thousands of delegates, city mayors and experts from 114 countries who will discuss the rapid rate of urbanization in the world nowadays and the way it affects communities, economies and climate change. The students of the Naples’ university have created a free smart phone application specifically for the forum participants, which will familiarize them with the event and also act as a Naples tourist guide. Events include 120 networking sessions, 12 round tables, 20 training seminars, and various lectures and exhibitions open to the public. Past cities to host the event have included Nairobi, Barcelona, Vancouver, Nanjing and Rio de Janeiro.
Authorities seize bacteria-ridden soap toys imported from China Italian police in the port of La Spezia seized a container of almost 36,000 colorful bubble soap packages arriving from China. The total value of the toys was €100,000. The toys, which were shaped like ice cream cones, were sent for testing to the Italian environmental protection agency. The results showed the bubble soap contained 380,000 times the tolerable upper intake level of a bacterium that can cause serious infections. Italian authorities said that anyone who is in possession of objects in these shapes should destroy them. The businessman who ordered the toys was arrested for importing illicit materials.
Gelato museum to open near Bologna Italy will open its “gelato museum” in Anzola Emilia outside the city of Bologna in September. The museum was built by an Italian firm that makes gelato machines, the Carpigiani Group. The museum’s founders said that the terms “gelato” and “ice cream” may be used synonymously outside Italy, but they are two very different products. Gelato is made locally and served very fresh, and it has much lower fat content than ice cream, said Andrea Cocchi, general director of the Carpigiani Group. The museum will exhibit the first written gelato recipe, 10,000 photographs and documents, and about 20 antique gelato-
making machines. The tradition of gathering snow and ice from mountaintops and using it to make sorbets began 1,200 years before Christ, said Luciana Polliotti, a gelato historian and the curator of the museum. The first written recipe for what we would now recognize as gelato, involving the blending and freezing of eggs and cream, dates from 17th-century Florence. It was so expensive – largely because of the cost of ice – that it was only aristocratic families like the Medicis who could afford to indulge. The appeal of gelato was then spread around the globe by the waves of Italians who emigrated elsewhere in the 19th century.
Renaissance week continues in Cava de Tirreni The streets of Cava de Tirreni in the Salerno province will come alive with the spirit of the Renaissance this weekend during the final days of the town's Renaissance Week. Musicians, flag bearers and hundreds of people in Renaissance costumes will fill the town's piazzas. Meanwhile, small historic shops will present ancient crafts, and restaurants will hold evening banquets to celebrate the Renaissance culture. For more information, visit www.cavacultura.it.
Olympics-bound athletes from Caserta wished ‘buona fortuna’ The Caserta municipality and the Caserta province’s branch of the National Olympic Committee (CONI) organized a party to say good luck to nine local athletes who will compete at the London Olympics. The athletes honored were Ennio Falco from Capua, who is a shooter; Clemente Russo, Domenico Valentino and Vincenzo Mangiacapre from Marcianise, who are boxers; Vittorio Parrinello from Piedimonte Matese, another boxer; Simona Abbate from Marcianise, a waterpolo player; Elio Verde and Francesco Faraldo from Aversa, who will compete in Judo; and Vincenzo Di Bernardo from San Nicola La Strada, who will play wheelchair basketball. Attending the ceremony were Domenico Zinzi, president of the Caserta province; Pio Del Gaudio, mayor of Caserta; Cosimo Sibilia, regional president of CONI; Michele De Simone, provincial president of CONI; and other local mayors and public officials. All the athletes received T-shirts with the words “Province of Caserta,” which they promised to wear in London to show their hometown pride.
13-20 GET YOUR UMUC FAST PLAN Take advantage of the University of Maryland University College (UMUC) fast plan July 9 to 20, which allows you to get a degree plan on the spot or within just a few days. Find out how close you are to completing an associate or bachelor's degree with UMUC. Visit the UMUC office at Capodichino, call 081568-6675, or email advisingnavy-europe@umuc.edu. 13, 17, 20, 24, 27 CLEP/DSST TESTING Take a CLEP test in the automated National Test Center located in the Admin II building at Capodichino. Call UMUC Maryland for an appointment at 081-5686675. Visit the Navy College Office Naples for assistance in selecting the best test for your program. 14 MEET YOUR COLLEGE REPRESENTATIVES Meet local college representatives outside the Navy Exchange from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, July 14. 17, 24, 31 DEFENSE LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY TESTING Take the DLPT or the DLAB at the Navy College Office (NCO). Open to military members and government employees who have a CAC card. Make an appointment at the NCO by calling 081-568 6684/6683/6678 or send an e-mail to nco.naples@eu.navy.mil. 19 MONTHLY BABY BASICS CLASS offered by NMCRS Visiting Nurses. The next class will be held July 19 from 9 a.m. to noon at the NavyMarine Corps Relief Society Office, located in room G-016 of the Admin II building at Capodichino. Topics include: newborn care (i.e. bundling, diapering & bathing), feeding, crying & comforting, health & safety, etc. Contact NCMRS for registration and information at 081-568-3913. 19, 26 WEB TA BRIEF FOR SAILORS The WEB TA brief is at 9 a.m. July 26 and at 1 p.m. July 19. Briefs will be held in room G-036 in the Admin II building at Capodichino. Visit the Navy College Office at Capodichino for more information or call 081-568-6681/6684/6678. 20 ACT TEST The Navy College Office (NCO) will administer the ACT test July 20. Make your appointment now. Score reports arrive Naples 6-8 weeks after the test date. FMI, call the NCO at 626-6681/6684/6678 or e-mail nco.naples@eu.navy.mil. 21 GIRL SCOUTS SUMMER CARNIVAL Come join the Naples area Girl Scouts for a carnival Saturday, July 21 from 3 to 6 p.m. in the Naples Elementary School cafeteria. Event will include food and games, and is open to everyone. 21 NOSC POOL PARTY Naples Overseas Spouses' Club (NOSC) is hosting a members-only pool party Saturday, July 21, at the Support Site Pool from 7:15 to 9:45 p.m. NOSC members can bring their families and will pay $5 per group of six. There will be games for the kids and prizes for the adults, as well as snacks. Reserve online at www.noscitaly.com. 23 PRAXIS TEST The last PRAXIS test of the academic year will be given July 23. Test is open only to those who registered before May 18. FMI, call the NCO at 626-6681/6684/6678 or e-mail nco.naples@eu.navy.mil. 25 HOSPITAL EDUCATION FAIR Learn about on-site and other college opportunities in the Naples area. Sailors can attend a WEB Tuition Assistance brief the day of the Education Fair. FMI, visit the Navy College Office (NCO) at Capodichino, or contact the NCO at 081568-6681/6684/6678 or nco.naples@eu.navy.mil.
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED NAPLES HIGH SCHOOL MUSIC BOOSTERS seeks 2012-2013 board members. For more information, e-mail matthew.ukleja@gmail.com. ALLIED SPOUSES CLUB is seeking strong candidates to fill the following leadership positions: events coordinator, volunteer coordinator and bazaar chairman. Annual rotation of leadership also means we are electing new board positions: president, vice president and secretary. FMI, e-mail ascpresidentjfc@gmail.com. LA MIMOSA THRIFT SHOP AT JFC is currently accepting volunteers to sort donations and staff the store. Hours of operation are Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday from 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. La Mimosa is closed Wednesdays and weekends. FMI, e-mail ascpresidentjfc@gmail.com. ATTENTION PHOTOGRAPHERS! Are you interested in taking photos of Naples Elementary School students during the 2012-2013 school year? Contact Dr. Johnson at 081-811-4159 or donita.Johnson@ eu.dodea.edu. THE AMERICAN SOCCER CLUB (ASC) OF NAPOLI is looking for qualified coaches. Those interested in coaching should e-mail doc@ascnapoli.com. NAPLES AMERICAN RED CROSS (ARC) NEEDS VOLUNTEER INSTRUCTORS. ARC needs volunteer instructors for various courses. Those interested in becoming instructors can contact the ARC office at 081-568-4788. ANIMALS WITHOUT LIMITS (AWL) is searching for volunteers who want to help at our Animal Hospice in Lago Patria. We also need volunteers for different projects on the Support Site base. For more information, please contact us at awlrescueteam@gmail.com or director@ animalswithoutlimits.com NAPLES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL PTA is searching for people who want to lead the PTA during the 2012-2013 school year. PTA board members are elected every year and committee chairs are appointed every year. If you are interested in a board or chair position, please e-mail Angel Neese at itwife2000@yahoo.com.
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Seaside beauty and local legend meet in Marechiaro Above: The famous window of Marechiaro is said to have inspired a celebrated Neapolitan love song. Right: Marechiaro, a part of the Naples district of Posillipo, is a place where locals come to fish or simply enjoy the sea. Story and photos by Melissa Kabukuru, Panorama editor
he part of Naples known as Marechiaro is enchanting in the true sense of the word – a place that inspires poetry and moonlight serenades. Mention this section of Naples’ Posillipo district to a local and he or she may begin humming the famous love song of the same name. According to Naples lore, a woman named Carolina lived in Marechiaro, where she could be seen standing by her window that overlooked the sea. This window, decorated with a red carnation, is said to have inspired
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the Neapolitan love poem “Marechiare,” written by Salvatore Di Giacomo in 1885. Or so the story goes. It’s unclear whether Di Giacomo ever visited Marechiaro before writing his famous words, but no matter. His verse prompted 19th-century composer Paolo Tosti to set the poem to music, transforming Carolina’s window into the stuff of legend. The window is now a symbol of the romance of this district, which is set along the sea and frequented by lovers and fisherman. Head to Marechiaro during the day and you’ll find teenage couples embracing on the rocks, while fisher-
Visitors to Marechiaro in Naples can explore a pedestrian area that includes several bars and seaside restaurants.
A staircase leads to the pedestrian-only part of Marechiaro, where you will find a selection of restaurants and plenty of Neapolitans swimming and harvesting mussels.
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Fleet and Family Support Center events this week From the Fleet and Family Support Center
For more information about local Fleet and Family Support Center (FFSC) events, visit www.facebook.com/NaplesFFSC.
UPCOMING FFSC NAPLES EVENTS Call 081-811-6372 for more information or to register Friday, July 13 – LEGAL ASSISTANCE (9 a.m. - 3 p.m.) Legal Assistance appointments will be performed by a NLSO attorney two times per month at the FFSC service center. The attorneys are available for the usual legal assistance services – powers of attorney, immigration, consumer law, creditor/debtor issues, divorce, etc. Please contact 081-568-4576 for more information or to make an appointment. Tuesday, July 17 – EASY ITALIAN (9 a.m. - noon) This is an introduction to basic Italian language and conversation. Two additional classes to follow July 24 and 31. AL-ANON SUPPORT GROUP (6 to 7 p.m.)
Local fishermen may offer you a boat ride to reach nearby rocky outcroppings in Marechiaro.
man harvest mussels nearby. Dozens of Neapolitans will come here to swim out to the rocks and bask in the sun, often for hours. For those who prefer to stay dry, local fishermen run a taxi service to some of the more popular rocky outcroppings for about €3 each way. If lying on a rock in the Naples sun doesn’t sound like your idea of fun, there’s still enough to do in Marechiaro to make it worth visiting. A selection of seafood restaurants and beach bars line the shore along a pedestrian walkway; from here you can admire the seaside spectacle from a distance. No matter what, don’t forget to walk down the steps toward the water to get a view of the famous window, which is identified today by a stucco decoration featuring the opening lyrics from the song: “Quando spónta la luna a Marechiare / When the moon rises in Marechiaro.” A red carnation sits in the window, watered and cared for by the employees of a restaurant that now occupies the building. Ask the waiters and they will swear that a woman named Carolina once lived there, just like the song says. Venture down to the dock on the east side of the pedestrian area and you can hobnob with the local fisherman. They may offer you a 30-minute boat tour
Lyrics to Marechiare (in Neapolitan)
of the shoreline for €15 per person. While not the most economical option for a family, the boat ride does pass by some spectacular villas and cliffs, making it a worthwhile expenditure if you’re in the mood for a splurge. Driving to Marechiaro is the best way to get there, as it is not served by public transportation. Street parking is plentiful on weekday evenings, though on sunny weekend days you are better off using one of the parking lots designed to accommodate the flood of beachgoers. To get there from Capodichino or the Support Site, take the Vomero exit off the Naples Tangenziale and get off at Via Cilea. Follow Via Cilea as it turns into Corsa Europa and then into Via Manzoni. Follow Via Manzoni about 5 kilometers (3 miles) and it will turn into Via Giovanni Boccaccio. After about 400 meters, cross Dicesa Coroglio/Via Santo Strato and veer right onto Via Marechiaro. (Note: you can also get to this point by taking Via Coroglio east from Bagnoli or Pozzuoli). Follow Via Marechiaro for about 500 meters and look for parking. You’ll find the staircase that leads to the seafront if you walk toward the water along Calata Ponticello a Marechiaro.
Lyrics to Marechiare (translated)
Wednesday, July 18 – EXPLORING AVERSA (8 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.; Leaves from the Support Site) Visit the 11th-century cathedral in Aversa, and discover good shopping areas and some historical buildings. Requires prior purchase of two E1 bus tickets at Information, Tours and Travel (ITT). CHOICES: MANAGING YOUR ANGER (2 - 4 p.m.; Session 2 of 4) A four-session program focused on skills to manage anger and develop effective communication. Wednesday, July 18 and Thursday, July 19 – BECOMING A LOVE AND LOGIC PARENT (11 a.m. - 1 p.m.; Sessions 6 and 7 of 7) This parenting program is designed to give you practical skills that can be used immediately. Thursday, July 19 – PICNIC AT THE ZOO (8:30 a.m. - 2 p.m.; Leaves from JFC) For parents and children. Cost: €5. Wear comfortable shoes. Bring a bag lunch.
UPCOMING FFSC GAETA EVENTS Call 081-568-8354/7 for more information or to register Thursday, July 19 – VISIT TO THE ‘DEVIL’S TRAIL’ & ITALIAN FISH LUNCH (8:45 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.) Come and discover the oldest human footprints found in volcanic ash in Italy, which were made about 350,000 years ago by three early, upright-walking humans. Afterward, will experience a fresh Italian fish lunch at the Porto di Mola mansion, where owner Antimo will explain how to pair white wines with seafood dishes. Cost of food is €10, while cost of Devil’s Trail admission is €3. A minimum of eight people are required to accomplish this trip.
Quanno spónta la luna a Marechiare, pure li pisce nce fanno a ll'ammore... Se revòtano ll'onne de lu mare: pe' la priézza cágnano culore...
When the moon rises in Marechiaro Even the fish make love The waves churn and Change color out of joy
Quanno sponta la luna a Marechiare.
When the moon rises in Marechiaro…
Monday, July 23 – HANDCRAFT STRAMMA AND VENTOSA (9 a.m. - 2 p.m.) We will carpool to Ventosa, an antique village in the mountains. Here we will learn to make a stramma, a special straw covering for a demijohn. We will also visit a local osteria to try local culinary specialties. Participants will take home a stramma souvenir of their own. Cost is free, but donations are appreciated for the stramma instructor.
A Marechiare ce sta na fenesta: la passiona mia ce tuzzuléa... Nu garofano addora 'int'a na testa, passa ll'acqua pe' sotto e murmuléa...
In Marechiaro there is a window There my passion knocks The scent of a carnation fills my mind The water passes below, murmuring
Naples area ombudsmen and key spouses
A Marechiare ce sta na fenesta.... Chi dice ca li stelle só' lucente, nun sape st'uocchie ca tu tiene 'nfronte! Sti ddoje stelle li ssaccio i' sulamente: dint'a lu core ne tengo li ppónte... Chi dice ca li stelle só' lucente? Scétate, Carulí', ca ll'aria è doce... quanno maje tantu tiempo aggi'aspettato?! P'accumpagná li suone cu la voce, stasera na chitarra aggio purtato... Scétate, Carulí', ca ll'aria è doce!...
In Marechiaro there is a window… Whoever says the stars shine brightly Does not know of your eyes. These two stars, only I know They stab me in the heart
The ombudsmen program at Naval Support Activity (NSA) Naples coordinates communication of information between service members and their families. The service provided by ombudsmen becomes especially critical and helpful during deployments. Here is a list of ombudsmen for Naples area commands.
Who says the stars shine brightly? Wake, Caroline, the air is sweet! Whenever have I waited so long? To accompany the sounds of my voice Tonight I have brought a guitar Wake, Caroline, the air is sweet!
AFN NAPLES: Donna Vigil, ombudsafn@gmail.com CNE BAND: Holly Ward, cnebandombudsman@ hotmail.com CNE- 6th FLEET: Ashley Haggerty: c6fombudsman@ gmail.com CNREURAFSWA: Sindy Copeland: cnreurafswanaples@ hotmail.com CTF SIX THREE & MSCEURAF: Arlene Campbell, ombudsmanctf63.msceuraf@yahoo.com CTF SIX NINE & COMSUBGRU EIGHT: Emily Key, ctf.69. ombudsman@gmail.com FLCSI- Naples: Maria Seibel, maie13@yahoo.com JFC: Edna Wood, ombudsmanjfc@gmail.com NSA Naples: Heather Staib-Jerzy, nsa_naples_omb@ yahoo.com NCTS: Michelle Cannuli, ombudsmanncts@yahoo.com NSSA DET Naples: Gretchen Bozwell, nssadetnaplesombudsman@hotmail.com USNH: Amy Romanowski & Latascia Hamilton, usnh_ombudsman@hotmail.com U.S. ARMY ELEMENT: Jennifer Molina, jennifer.molina1.civ@ mail.mil U.S. ARMY ELEMENT - ALPHA COMPANY, U. S. ARMY ELEMENT - HHC: Alisha Smith, alishasmith0218@ yahoo.com U.S. AIR FORCE ELEMENT: Sonya Cage, usafkeyspousenaples@ yahoo.com U.S. MARINE ELEMENT: Suzin Lucas, naplesmarineombudsman@ gmail.com USS MOUNT WHITNEY: Sheree Johnson & Anna Nickell, mtwombudsman@yahoo.com CURRENTLY VACANT: NAVFAC SEABEES, RLSO & NLSO, DESRON SIX ZERO. Any spouses who have an interest in becoming an ombudsman should contact the Ombudsman Coordinator, Cecellia Kitson, at cecellia.kitson@eu.navy.mil.
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Operations Specialist 3rd Class emmanuel Garcia (left) and Operations Specialist 2nd Class honey Silva (second from the left), both assigned to USS Mount Whitney (LCC-20), perform morning colors alongside Italian military members July 4. (U.S. Navy photos by MC1 Christopher B. Stoltz)
Mount Whitney crew members join Italian neighbors to celebrate Independence Day By MC1 Christopher B. Stoltz, Commander, U.S. Naval Forces EuropeAfrica/U.S. 6th Fleet Public Affairs
Sailors from the U.S. 6th Fleet flagship the USS Mount Whitney (LCC-20) joined civic leaders and military from Gaeta to commemorate American Independence Day with a flag-raising ceremony July 4. The ceremony was the first time that the city of Gaeta joined the Mount Whitney crew to celebrate the American holiday. "The men and women of Mount Whitney are proud and honored to celebrate our Independence Day with the great community of Gaeta," said Capt. Ted Williams, commanding officer of the Mount Whitney. "For the first time in Mount Whitney’s history of being in Gaeta, the Americans and Italians have come together to celebrate our two nations' freedom." The Italian military stood alongside Mount Whitney sailors as both the American and Italian flags were displayed. “We are here today to celebrate with [Capt.] Ted Williams and his crew on this important day, not only for the United States, but for the whole world,” said Cosimo Mitrano, mayor of Gaeta. “We share a closeness that the presence of the base gives us, and especially for the history that our nations share.” The Mount Whitney crew appreciated being part of the community. “I think the event was very successful. It’s a good event that ties us to the Italian community,” said Cryptologic Technician (Technical) 1st Class Jacob Wallace. “It makes me appreciate things a little more being overseas.” Even newly arrived sailors felt the warm hospitality of the Italians and enjoyed sharing some of their American culture. “This place is so beautiful and
everyone is so nice here. I think it’s really great for Gaeta to take part in our holiday,” said Cryptologic Technician (Technical) Seamen Sara Angle, who recently arrived. Following the ceremony, the crew from Mount Whitney held a command picnic, which included a cookout, softball and a dunk tank. Mount Whitney is the U.S. 6th Fleet flagship, homeported in Gaeta, Italy, and operates with a combined crew of U.S. sailors and Military Sealift Command civil service mariners. The civil service mariners perform navigation, deck, engineering, laundry and galley service operations, while
military personnel aboard support communications, weapons systems and security.
Right: Capt. Ted Williams, commanding officer of the U.S. 6th Fleet flagship the USS Mount Whitney (LCC-20) (left), hands Gaeta mayor Cosimo Mitrano an American flag during an Independence day flag-raising ceremony July 4. The flag-raising ceremony was the first time that the Mount Whitney's crew had joined civic leaders, civilians and military members from Gaeta to commemorate American Independence day.
Sailors from the U.S. 6th Fleet flagship the USS Mount Whitney (LCC-20) march through the streets of Gaeta prior to an Independence day flagraising ceremony July 4.
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Thrift Savings Plan: The G Fund By Lt. David M Dow, D.D.S., U.S. Navy Dental Corps
For those who are looking to learn more about the local area, the USO Naples is offering two upcoming trips to downtown Naples at a cost of €5. “Naples for Newcomers” will travel to the heart of downtown Naples Saturday, Aug. 4 and Friday, Aug. 24. “It’s for newcomers, but it is really for anyone who hasn’t been to Naples yet,” said Luisa Mazzella, operations manager for the USO Naples. “August is the best month to see Naples because many Neapolitans are on vacation, so newcomers can explore it.” The tour will feature a professional guide who will take participants through the area around Piazza del Plebiscito, Galleria Umberto and Via Toledo, one of Naples’ main shopping districts. Other attractions in this area include the Royal Palace, the Church of San Franceso di Paola and the Castel Nuovo. The €5 cost of the tour will be returned to participants in the form of a USO gift certificate after the tour, Mazzella said. Part of the USO’s goal with these tours is to give people a way to enjoy downtown Naples without having to worry about transportation and traffic, she said. “Driving down there can sometimes be quite challenging,” Mazzella said. “This way they don’t have to do anything — they can just sit back and enjoy the ride.” Right: The Galleria Umberto in downtown Naples is one of the sights on the USO Naples’ “Newcomers to Naples” tour. (Photo by MC1 (NAO) John Parker)
NAPLES FOR NEWCOMERS Saturday, Aug. 4 and Sunday, Aug 24 New to the city of Naples? Not sure how to get downtown? Discover the city with this USO tour. Let a professional guide unveil the secrets of the city and take you to the must-see locations of the downtown area. This opportunity is offered to Naples-area community members at the special cost of €5 per person. Seats are limited. Stop by the USO center at Capodichino or the Support Site to sign up. For more information, call 081-568-5713 or 081-811-4903.
TRANSITIONING TO NAPLES TRAINING 5 p.m. the first Thursday of each month Fleet and Family Support Center, Support Site Are you unsure how to do certain things in Naples, or how various processes work once you arrive here? Maybe you’ve arrived here and gone through Area Orientation, but are still thinking, “Now what?” If you have questions or concerns like these, you can find out answers in this training. Every month there will be a different guest speaker who will provide information that can help you while you are in Naples. You will be able to ask questions and get answers about living here.
The G fund is the most conservative and reliable of the Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) funds offered. Consequently, more TSP investors have their money in the G fund than any other fund. The “G” stands for government securities because all assets are invested in short-term U.S. Treasurybacked securities that are specifically designed for TSP participants. The securities referred to here are government bonds. A bond is a contract to repay borrowed money at a set interest rate. In this case, you are the lender and the U.S. government is the borrower. With the G fund, the principle and interest returns are guaranteed, which means you will always maintain positive growth, even if the economy is doing poorly. The rates are determined by averaging the outstanding yield on all treasury bonds with four or more years to maturity. Basically, this means that when interest rates go up, you earn more money, and when they are low (as they currently are) the payout is lower. The TSP board invests exclusively in short-term securities in the G fund, which means an investor is able to glean the benefits of both types of bonds; the higher rates of long-term bonds with the safety of short-term ones. This is a great deal that is only offered to service members and federal employees. The reason short term bonds are safer is because your commitment is shorter. If inflation sky-rockets and brings up interest rates with them, you would be stuck in your long-term bond with the low return rate until it matures. If you have short term bonds, they will mature faster and then you can buy more bonds at the higher rate, thus keeping rates competitive and earning you more money. Since future interest rates are merely speculation, having flexibility in your bond investments is invaluable. Young investors should consider allocating a small amount to this fund. This will take the bite out of recessions and ensure a portion of their hardearned money is resistant to loss. However, it is the older investors close to retirement who should primarily capitalize on this fund. Yes, they may miss the opportunity to earn quick growth during spiking markets, but they can sleep well at night knowing their assets are safe. Two years or two months away from retirement is not the time to be greedy. Additionally, those who keep their money in the TSP after retirement and don’t roll it over to a private IRA should also maintain a majority of their assets in the G fund. Since they are no longer making monthly contributions, they cannot benefit from dollar cost averaging to smooth out market volatility. The G fund won’t generate heavy returns, but it is safe and historically remains ahead of inflation. In uncertain times, keeping a percentage of your retirement in U.S. securities is a smart idea. Next time, we will investigate the F fund. Happy savings!
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hroughout the summer, Panorama is running a six-part series on the different funds of the Thrift Savings Plan, a defined contribution retirement savings plan for Federal employees. This week: ..............................The G Fund Part 2: .....................................The F Fund Part 3: .....................................The C Fund Part 4: .....................................The S Fund Part 5: .....................................The I Fund Part 6: .....................................The L Fund
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M ORE I NSIDE P AGE … VOLUNTEERS NEEDEDcontinued NAVY LEAGUE OF THE U.S./NAPLES COUNCIL is seeking board members. Contact Betty Reese at 081-526-8051 or breese@cybernet.it. NAVY-MARINE CORPS RELIEF SOCIETY OPERATION CLIP & SAVE (coupons): 081-568-3913. NAPLES OFFICIALS ASSOCIATION NEEDS REFEREES Anyone interested should contact Nigel Alexander at 081-721-5413 or 346680-3282 or by e-mail to nalexander@afsouth.nato.int. GAETA/NAPLES AREA GIRL SCOUTS Now accepting registration for the 2012-13 school year. We are still in need of leaders and co-leaders. Training and support provided. FMI, contact naplesgs@yahoo.com.
ONGOING/ON THE HORIZON THE U.S. MILITARY RETIREE ASSOCIATION OF SOUTHERN ITALY (USMRA-SI) is the only association in Southern Italy representing the interests of U.S. retired military personnel and their survivors. If you are not a member and are eligible, please join the USMRA-SI at usmra-si.tripod.com. Point of contact: Wylie Miller, 329-208-7315. BOY SCOUT TROOP 007 holds troop meetings every Monday from 6:30 to 8 p.m. in the Support Site Community Center. E-mail the scoutmaster at 007troop@gmail.com or visit the website at sites.google.com/site/boyscouttroop007naples. HARRY S. TRUMAN LODGE No. 649 meets 6:30 p.m. every 2nd and 4th Friday of the month at 6:30 p.m. FMI, contact Kevin Baker at 338-479-7023 or hst649sec@yahoo.com, or visit http://groups.yahoo.com/ group/HST649. MEDITATION SITTING GROUP is held from 7 to 7:30 p.m. every Monday at the side chapel at the Support Site. Newcomers should stop by at 6:30 p.m. Participation is free. FMI, e-mail Laura Hitchcock at laura.poodle@gmail.com. REGISTER FOR GRADUATE DEGREE ON-SITE PROGRAMS Visit the University of Phoenix and the University of Oklahoma to learn what on-site degree programs are offered in the Naples area. UP is at 081-5686670 and OU is at 081-568-6672. Both colleges have offices at Capodichino in the Admin II building. REGISTER FOR ON-SITE UNDERGRADUATE CLASSES Visit the colleges for more information about what classes and programs are offered. UMUC Maryland can be reached at 081-568-6673/74/75; Central Texas College is at 081-568-6761. NAPLES OVERSEAS SPOUSES CLUB is seeking individuals to assist in 2012-2013 with a variety of events and positions. Don't miss the fun! If you want to help us help our community, please contact noscitaly@gmail.com. CALLING ALL NAPLES NURSES! Please consider joining the Naples Area Nurses Association (NANA). NANA is an organization of nurses that work together to fundraise, participate in social events, and provide support throughout the U.S. Naval Hospital Naples and NSA Naples community. FMI, contact Lt. Shelley Beltz at shelley.beltz @med.navy.mil or Lt. Jenny Paul at jenny.paul@med.navy.mil. THE WELFARE & RECREATION ASSOCIATION is available to meet associates every Thursday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at its location on the first floor of Building 450 upstairs from Capo Landing. FMI, visit http://www.wraitalia.it. SECURITY NOTE: All DoD military or civilian personnel hosting an event off base must complete a Special Event Force Protection Plan (SEFPP) 45 days in advance, regardless of organization, if the event will involve 50 or more personnel, include distinguished visitors or involve personnel wearing uniforms. FMI, contact the AT/FP Division at 081-568-5525 or visit the division office in the Capodichino Security Precinct, Bldg. 403. ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS hosts English-speaking AA meetings on and off base in the Naples area. For more information, call 347-544-0254 or visit http://www.aa-europe.net/countries/italy.htm. CATHOLIC WOMEN OF THE CHAPEL invites community members to join the Rosary Prayer Group that meets every Wednesday at 10:30 a.m. in the Support Site Chapel. For more information, e-mail CWOCNaples@ gmail.com. PROSPECTIVE MEMBERS WELCOME AT ALL CONNECT THE TOTS CLUB ACTIVITIES! The CTT Club hosts events, crafts and outings designed for you and your child (infancy through preschool). For more information on the club, visit www.meetup.com/Connect-the-Tots-Club/. CATHOLIC WOMEN OF THE CHAPEL meets monthly in the Support Site Fellowship Hall for prayer and fellowship. Child care provided. For information, contact Eileen Mayette at cwocnaples@gmail.com. RELIGIOUS SERVICES AT U.S. NAVAL HOSPITAL NAPLES Tuesday Silent prayer (7:15-7:45 a.m.) in the hospital chapel. Traditional hymn and praise and worship music will be provided during this time. Wednesday Roman Catholic Mass (11:30 a.m.-12 p.m.) in the hospital chapel. Call 081811-6451 to confirm that Mass is being held. Thursday Men’s Fellowship and Bible Study (6-7 a.m.) in the hospital galley. SURE START is a unique program committed to providing the highest quality of education for command-sponsored children of enlisted personnel (priority to E1-E4) who are 4 years old by Sept. 1. FMI, call Karen Rodrigues at 081811-4682 or the school at 081-811-4037. FILIPINO-AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF NAPLES, ITALY meets every 1st Sunday of the month at the SS Fellowship Hall at 12 p.m. FMI, contact Christian Rodriguez at christian.rodriguez@eu.navy.mil, Catherine Katimbang at catherine. katimbang@eu.dodea.edu or visit the group’s Facebook page: Fil-Am Naples. TOASTMASTERS meets the first and third Tuesdays of every month. Meetings are held at the Support Site Community Center. FMI, contact Toastmasters President Leonard Augustine at 346-771-7506. THE KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS, San Gennaro council 14853, meets at 7 p.m. the second and fourth Thursday of each month at the Support Site Fleet and Family Support Center. E-mail Jaime Gonzalez at kofcnaples@ gmail.com or visit http://sites.google.com/ site/kofcnaples/ home. NAPLES CHRISTIAN HOMESCHOOL ASSOCIATION meets regularly to support families on their homeschooling journey. FMI, contact Susan Van Cleave at sdwvancleave@msn.com. SAIL WITH THE NAPLES NATO YACHT CLUB (NNYC) AMERICAN TEAM. We are looking for Americans interested in participating in dinghy races sailed at the NNYC facilities on the island of Nisida. Experience not required. FMI, contact Frank Chapman at champanf@ix.netcom.com. WOMEN, INFANTS, CHILDREN (WIC) OVERSEAS PROGRAM is offered at NSA Naples. Women who are pregnant, breastfeeding, postpartum or have an infant or child under the age of five may qualify for the program. WIC Overseas is a nutrition education program that provides nutritious supplemental foods. Contact WIC Overseas at 081-811-4962. CARNEY PARK LADIES GOLF ASSOCIATION meets at 9 a.m. Mondays. All skill levels welcome. Discounted play with membership. FMI, call Carol Borkowski at 081-804-3345, or Carney Park Golf Course at 081-526-4296. EDIS SCREENINGS NOW AVAILABLE Room W09, Support Site Village Forum. For eligible children who have not reached their third birthday. If you are concerned about your child’s development, contact EDIS at 081-811-4676. NAPLES AMERICAN RED CROSS holds orientation the first Wednesday of every month at the organization’s Capo office from 8:30-10 a.m. and the first Tuesday of every month at the hospital from 9:30-11 a.m. Call 081-568-4788 for info. LATINOS UNIDOS WELCOMES NEW MEMBERS Meetings are at 2 p.m. the first Sunday of every month at the Support Site park. For more info, contact Michael Cortez, Michael.cortez@eu.navy.mil, 334-6771-0327, or Gabriel Sermeno, Gabriel.sermeno@eu.navy.mil, 081-811-5554.
Friday, July 13 4:30 p.m. The Amazing SpiderMan, PG -13 Premiere Showing 5:30 p.m. The Avengers, PG-13 7:15 p.m. The Amazing SpiderMan, PG -13 Saturday, July 14 3 p.m. The Amazing SpiderMan, PG -13 4:30 p.m. What to Expect When You’re Expecting, PG-13 Premiere Showing 5:45 p.m. The Amazing SpiderMan, PG -13 7 p.m. The Dictator, R Premiere Showing 7:30 p.m. The Amazing SpiderMan, PG -13 Sunday, July 15 3 p.m. The Amazing SpiderMan, PG -13 4:15 p.m. The Avengers, PG-13 5:45 p.m. The Amazing SpiderMan, PG -13 7 p.m. Safe, R
Monday, July 16 Closed — No Movie Tuesday, July 17 Closed — No Movie Wednesday, July 18 4:30 p.m. Brave, PG 5:30 p.m. Dark Shadows, PG-13 7 p.m. The Dictator, R Thursday, July 19 4:30 p.m. What to Expect When You’re Expecting PG-13 5:30 p.m. The Amazing SpiderMan, PG -13 7 p.m. Think Like a Man PG-13, Last Showing Friday, July 20 4:30 p.m. Ice Age Continental Drift, PG Premiere Showing 5:30 p.m. What to Expect When You’re Expecting PG-13 7 p.m. Chernobyl Diaries, R Premiere Showing
Movie descriptions HE AMAZING SPIDER-MAN, PG-13 for sequences of action and violence. Cast: Andrew Garfield, Rhys Ifans, Emma Stone, Sally Field, Martin Sheen. Sci-Fi / Fantasy and Action/Adventure, 91 min. Peter Parker is an outcast high school student who was abandoned by his parents as a boy, leaving him to be raised by his Uncle Ben and Aunt May. Like most teenagers, Peter is trying to figure out who he is and how he got to be the person he is today. Peter is also finding his way with his first high school crush, Gwen Stacy, and together, they struggle with love, commitment, and secrets. As Peter discovers a mysterious briefcase that belonged to his father, he begins a quest to understand his parents' disappearance — leading him directly to Oscorp and the lab of Dr. Curt Connors, his father's former partner. As Spider-Man is set on a collision course with Connors' alter-ego, The Lizard, Peter will make life-altering choices to use his powers and shape his destiny to become a hero.
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HAT TO EXPECT WHEN YOU’RE EXPECTING, PG-13 for crude and sexual content, thematic elements and language. Cast: Cameron Diaz, Jennifer Lopez, Elizabeth Banks, Chace Crawford, Brooklyn Decker. Comedy, 110 min. Over the moon about starting a family, TV fitness guru Jules and dance show star Evan find that their high-octane celebrity lives don't stand a chance against the surprise demands of pregnancy. Baby-crazy author and advocate Wendy gets a taste of her own militant mommy advice when pregnancy hormones ravage her body, while Wendy's husband, Gary, struggles not to be outdone by his competitive alpha-dad, who's expecting twins with his much younger trophy wife, Skyler. Photographer Holly is prepared to travel the globe to adopt a child, but her husband Alex isn't so sure, and tries to quiet his panic by attending a "dudes" support group, where new fathers get to tell it like it really is. And rival food truck chefs Rosie and Marco's surprise hook-up results in an unexpected quandary: what to do when your first child comes before your first date?
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HE DICTATOR, R for strong crude and sexual content, brief male nudity, language and some violent images. Cast: Sacha Baron Cohen, Jason Mantzoukas, Ben Kingsley, Anna Ferris, JB Smoove. Comedy, 83 min. The heroic story of a dictator who risked his life to ensure that democracy would never come to the country he so lovingly oppressed.
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AFE, R for strong violence throughout, and for language. Cast: Jason Statham, Chris Sarandon, Anson Mount, James Hong, Reggie Lee. Action/Adventure and Thriller, 95 min. As a second-rate cage fighter on the mixed martial arts circuit, Luke Wright lives a numbing life of routine beatings and chump change... until the day he blows a rigged fight. Wanting to make an example of him, the Russian mafia murders his family and banishes him from his life forever. Luke is left to wander the streets of New York destitute, haunted by guilt, and tormented by the knowledge that he will always be watched, while anyone he develops a relationship with will also be killed. But when he witnesses a frightened twelve-year-old Chinese girl, Mei, being pursued by the same gangsters who killed his wife, Luke impulsively jumps to action and straight into the heart of a deadly high-stakes war. Mei, he discovers, is no ordinary girl, but an orphaned math prodigy forced to work for the Triads as a "counter." He discovers that she holds in her memory a priceless numerical code
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Upcoming USO Tours Capodichino Office 081-568-5713 Support Site Office 081-811-4903 www.uso.it
TOURS OPeN TO BOTh U.S. MILITARY ANd NATO I.d. CARd hOLdeRS USO DAILY TOURS July 13 Sorrento by Night . . .€ 43 July 14 Wine Tasting on Mt. Vesuvius . . . . . . .€ 47 July 15 Minicruise of the Amalfi Coast . . . . . . .€ 60 July 15 Pompeii and Mt. Vesuvius . . . . . . .€ 49 July 17 Family Tour to Science City . . . . . . .€ 10 July 20 A Day at the Beach in Gaeta . . . . . . . . . .€ 25 WEEKEND TOURS July 28-29 Weekend under a Tuscan Sun . . . € 190 August 11-12 The Dolce Vita Roman Weekend . € 158 August 30-September 3 Labor Day in Corfu . . . . . . . . . . . . € 627 September 13-17 French Riviera. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . € 395
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that the Triads, the Russian mob and a corrupt faction of the NYPD will kill for. Realizing he's the only person Mei can trust, Luke tears a swath through the city's brutal underworld to save an innocent girl's life... and perhaps even redeem his own. RAVE, PG for some scary action and rude humor. Cast: Kelly Macdonald, Billy Connolly, Emma Thompson, Craig Ferguson, Julie Walters. Animated, Action/Adventure and Comedy, 93 min. Merida is a skilled archer and impetuous daughter of King Fergus and Queen Elinor. Determined to carve her own path in life, Merida defies an age-old custom sacred to the uproarious lords of the land, the massive Lord MacGuffin, the surly Lord Macintosh and the cantankerous Lord Dingwall. Merida's actions inadvertently unleash chaos and fury in the kingdom, and when she turns to an eccentric witch for help, she is granted an ill-fated wish. The ensuing peril forces Merida to harness all of her skills and resources — including her clever and mischievous triplet brothers — to undo a beastly curse before it's too late, discovering the meaning of true bravery.
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HE AVENGERS, PG-13 for intense sequences of sci-fi violence and action throughout, and a mild drug reference. Cast: Robert Downey Jr., Chris Evans, Mark Ruffalo, Chris Hemsworth, Scarlett Johansson. Action/ Adventure and Sci-Fi/Fantasy, 142 min. Iron Man, The Incredible Hulk, Thor, Captain America, Hawkeye and Black Widow answer the call to action when Nick Fury, director of the international peacekeeping agency known as S.H.I.E.L.D., initiates a daring, globe-spanning recruitment effort to assemble The Avengers team. Despite pulling together the ultimate dream team, Nick Fury and longtime confidant Agent Coulson must find a way to convince the Super Heroes to work with and not against each other when the powerful and dangerous Loki gains access to the Cosmic Cube and its unlimited power.
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ARK SHADOWS, PG-13 for comic horror violence, sexual content, some drug use, language and smoking. Cast: Johnny Depp, Helena Carter, Eva Green, Jackie Haley, Bella Heathcote. Thriller, 120 min. In the year 1752, Joshua and Naomi Collins set sail with their young son Barnabas from Liverpool, England to start a new life in America. But even an ocean was not enough to escape the mysterious curse that has plagued their family. Two decades pass and Barnabas has the world at his feet — or at least, the town of Collinsport, Maine. The master of Collinwood Manor, Barnabas is rich, powerful and an inveterate playboy...until he makes the grave mistake of breaking the heart of Angelique Bouchard. A witch in every sense of the word, Angelique dooms him to a fate worse than death: turning him into a vampire and then burying him alive. Two centuries later, Barnabas is inadvertently freed from his tomb and emerges into the very changed world of 1972.
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HINK LIKE A MAN, PG-13 for sexual content, some crude humor, and brief drug use. Cast: Michael Ealy, Jerry Ferrara, Meagan Good, Regina Hall, Kevin Hart. Crime and Thriller, 122 min. Four interconnected and diverse men have their love lives shaken up after the ladies they are pursuing buy Steve Harvey's book and start taking his advice to heart. When the band of brothers realize they have been betrayed by one of their own, they conspire using the book's insider information to turn the tables and teach the women a lesson of their own.
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If you have been sexually assaulted or need to speak with a S.A.P.R. victim advocate, call 335-640-6621 24/7 for information and support. The DoD Safe Helpline can be reached toll-free at 001-877-995-5247.
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A runner in the Morale, Welfare and Recreation “Backyard Burn” July 4 runs through a water obstacle during the race. (Photos courtesy of Morale, Welfare and Recreation)
‘Backyard Burn’ a refreshing approach to summer fitness By Melissa Kabukuru, Panorama editor
orale, Welfare and Recreation at Naval Support Activity (NSA) Naples put on the second of its summer “Backyard Burn” series of races July 4 at the Support Site. Community members proved they could handle the heat as they participated in a 1-mile race and a 5K outdoors in the Naples sun. During the event, participants performed exercises with water balloons and ran through
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Cooling off was a priority for some at Morale, Welfare and Recreation’s “Backyard Burn” July 4.
water obstacles to stay cool while getting fit. The next Backyard Burn is scheduled for Saturday, Aug. 25 at Carney Park. The 1-mile event starts at 8:30 a.m., while the 5K will begin at 9 a.m. The “Backyard Burn” events are co-sponsored by U.S. Naval Hospital Naples Health Promotions. For more information about Morale, Welfare and Recreation activities, visit www.cnic.navy.mil/Naples/FleetAndFamily Readiness/ThingsToDo or www.facebook.com/ mwrnaples.
Two runners in the Morale, Welfare and Recreation “Backyard Burn” get sprayed by a water obstacle during the July 4 event at the Naval Support Activity Naples Support Site.
Members of the Naval Support Activity Naples community perform sit ups using water balloons as weights during Morale, Welfare and Recreation’s Backyard Burn July 4.
Families participated together in the "Backyard Burn" sponsored by Naval Support Activity Naples Morale, Welfare and Recreation July 4.
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FFSC Tip of the Week: Child supervision Age
Left alone in quarters
Newborn to 4 years
NO
NO
NO
5 to 6 years
NO
NO
NO (May be left for short periods of time with access to an adult)
10-15 years 16+ years
7-9 years
Left alone in car
Baby-sit Unattended in others public areas*
Walk to school
Left in quarters overnight
NO
NO
NO
NO
YES (With an adult within hearing or visual contact)
YES*
NO
NO
NO
YES (With an adult within hearing or visual contact)
YES
NO
YES
YES
YES**
YES
YES
NO
YES
YES
YES
YES
YES
YES (With telephone access to an adult; power of attorney may be required)
Notes: * Children 6 years of age and older may walk to and from school without the supervision of an adult. Children 5 years of age and younger must be escorted to and from school by someone who is at least 9 years of age. ** Children under 12 years of age will not babysit other children, including their siblings. Baby sitters 12 to 15 years of age may supervise until midnight but are not allowed to sit all night. Adolescents age 14 and 15 years of age who have completed the Red Cross babysitting course are eligible to babysit until 2 a.m.
From the Fleet and Family Support Center For the best fit in a backpack, follow these recommendations: 1) Backpack starts about 2 inches below the shoulder blades; 2) Backpack has well-padded straps; 3) Both straps should be used with the arms passed though and the straps on both shoulders; 4) Backpack should not be more than 4 inches below the waist. (Photo illustration by Donna Varbero and Mick Landau)
Does your child have the Backpack Blues?
It’s summertime, and school is out! As a parent you may be trying to decide if your child is old enough to be left unsupervised, and if so, for how long a period of time. To assist you in your decision-making, the installation has released an installation instruction entitled “Supervision of Minor Children.” Parents and guardians have responsibility for adequately supervising their minor family members and guests at all times, whether on or off base, to ensure they are safe and they pose no danger to themselves, others or the public peace by their actions. This
instruction provides general guidance on restrictions that apply to all children. As a parent you should assess your child’s developmental and maturity levels, and if necessary raise the minimum age limits listed in this instruction to ensure your child’s safety and well-being. The chart provided here can act as a quick reference guide for parents; however, you are encouraged to read the instruction in its entirety on the Naval Support Activity Naples website. Go to www.cnic.navy.mil/Naples and search for “Supervision of Minor Children.” You’ll find it among a list of instructions on the page titled “Naples Administrative Services Instructions.”
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By Dr. Cynthia Gracianette
“I got the backpack blues. My neck hurts and my shoulders, too. Would you balance the load As I head for the road And stop these backpack blues?” The way a backpack is worn can affect your child’s health. According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in 2007 there were approximately 2,000 backpack-related injuries. Aching backs and shoulders, tingling arms and a stooped posture are some of the problems your child can experience if his or her backpack is too heavy or not worn correctly. So what can be done? When looking for a backpack, try to find one with well-padded shoulder straps. If the pack has a waist strap, use it. Reflectors are a nice touch for those short winter days. Use both straps, as they are there for a reason. Just slinging it over one shoulder can cause pain and discomfort. The pack should fit snuggly, with the bottom of the pack resting in the curve of the lower back. It should start at about two inches below the shoulder blades and go to the waistline. It should definitely not rest more than four inches below the waistline. The backpack should not weigh more than 15 percent of a student’s body weight. Help your child learn to pack heavy books toward the back of the pack so they rest against the back. It also helps if the books don’t slide around. A backpack is more than a fashion statement, and it can hurt your child if he or she is not careful. So think and plan before buying or wearing a backpack, or else you may end up singing the Backpack Blues.
Bonnema personally thanked the Italian physicians and military dignitaries for the close working relationship they enjoyed during his tour. He concluded his remarks by thanking all the staff of Naval Hospital Naples, both active-duty personnel and civilians, without whom he could not claim to have commanded “The Best Hospital in Navy Medicine.” Bonnema’s next assignment is to U.S. Fleet Forces Command in Norfolk, Va., where he will be the chief of medical operations and plans. Lt. Bridget Ruiz and RP1 Treva Stapleton contributed to this story. Capt. Matthew W. Pommer, Jr. of the Navy dental Corps (left) became the new commanding officer of U.S. Naval hospital Naples during a change of command ceremony July 11. he replaces outgoing commanding officer Capt. Craig L. Bonnema (right) of the Navy Medical Corps. Vice Adm. Matthew L. Nathan, surgeon general of the Navy and Chief of the Bureau of Medicine and Surgery (center), presided over the change of command ceremony. (Photo by HM2 Joseph Ehler)
Energy conservation
Landscapers ‘give back’ to vets, fallen at Arlington
The road to fuel savings
By Terri Moon Cronk American Forces Press Service
From the U.S. Department of Energy At home and at work, these tips for transportation fuel efficiency can lead to big savings: 1) Get the junk out of the trunk. An extra 100 pounds in your vehicle can reduce your fuel efficiency by up to 2 percent. 2) Properly inflated tires are safer, last longer and save fuel. You can improve your gas mileage more than 3 percent by keeping your tires inflated to the recommended pressure. You can usually find the tire pressure recommended for your vehicle on a sticker located inside the driver’s side door jamb, the glove box or owner’s manual. If you need to carry a heavy load (see tip #1), look for a “heavy load” pressure recommendation in your owner’s manual. 3) Don’t start your car until you’re ready to move, and avoid long idles. Idling engines waste gas. Limit car warm-ups in winter. Idling gets zero miles per gallon! 4) Avoid aggressive driving. Speeding and rapid acceleration and braking can lower your gas mileage by as much as 33 percent at highway speeds and by 5 percent around town. 5) Carpooling and sharing travel makes a difference. Reducing the number of vehicles on the road decreases congestion and reduces carbon dioxide emissions. Plus, it can be a great way to make friends!
More than 400 volunteers from children to adults descended on the grounds of Arlington National Cemetery July 9 to honor the nation’s veterans and fallen service members by sprucing up the landmark’s grounds. Members of PLANET – the nonprofit Professional Landcare Network – brought out 82 professional lawn care and landscape companies from around the country for the 16th Annual Renewal and Remembrance event at the cemetery. They lent their hands and donated materials and equipment to mulch, prune, aerate, irrigate, plant, spread lime, and cable some of the trees for lightning protection on 150 acres of the 560-acre cemetery. Since the annual Renewal and Remembrance landscaping event began in 1997, more than $2 million has been contributed to the care of the national cemetery, according to a PLANET news release.
The cemetery’s 8,400 trees are maintained on a four-year pruning cycle. Some are more than 200 years old, cemetery officials said. John Gibson of Swingle Lawn, Tree and Landscape Care traveled from Denver with his daughters Taylor, 17, and Marissa, 15, to join a six-person crew that spread 400 bags of lime to balance the soil’s nutritional levels. This is his twelfth year of working with Renewal and Remembrance at the cemetery, and his daughters’ first, he said. “The very first year,” John Gibson said, “I realized what an impact it would make on those people who made an impact for us. It’s pretty emotional every year to have a chance to give back. All we do is lawn and tree care, and these guys [sacrificed their lives] for us.” Taylor Gibson said that she and her sister would come back next year. “It’s nice to give back to the people who gave everything,” she said. About 25 of the volunteers’ children, ranging in age from 3 to 12, pitched
in on the beautification project. Former Navy officer Roger Phelps, promotional communications manager for Stihl equipment, has worked with the children at Arlington’s Renewal and Remembrance for 10 years. He said the significance of the children volunteering goes beyond planting foliage, Phelps said. “We live in a generation that’s getting a little separated from what it means to serve in the military,” he said. “So these kids learn that at the same time.” Phelps related the story of a young girl who once asked her father if all the headstones were people. “He had the opportunity to explain to her what this place means,” Phelps said. Phelps, a former Navy lieutenant commander, said Arlington National Cemetery is a special place to him. “I’ve got some shipmates and friends in here,” he said, adding that many of the landscape volunteers also know someone who is buried at the national cemetery. “It’s a personal thing, too.”
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Alla farmacia / At the pharmacy Practice your vocabulary. Find the Italian words.
dOLORe / Pain
PILLOLA / Pill
M B G W J R S M O V A R J B K
MAL dI GOLA / Sore throat
RAFFReddORe / Cold
MAL dI TeSTA / headache
SCIROPPO / Syrup
A A H A N I R I P S A F I I S
Answer to last week’s puzzle
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Che ORe SONO? / What time is it? GIORNO / day IN ORARIO / On time IN RITARdO / Late MINUTO / Minute ORA / hour OROLOGIO / Clock QUANdO / When SeCONdO / Second SeTTIMANA/ Week
Il tempo / Time
Vehicle Break-In (off base). On July 7 at approximately 7:27 p.m., E-5/USN reported a vehicle break-in that occurred earlier that day in Gricignano, Italy. Victim stated that he was awakened by his neighbor, who informed him that both of his vehicles had been broken into. Upon going to his vehicles, the victim stated that he noticed the lock of one of his vehicles laying on the ground and multiple items missing from inside.
MedICINA / Medicine
+ + O d N O C e S + + + + + +
Attempted Larceny (off base). On July 3 at approximately 3:28 p.m., O-4/USN reported an attempted larceny that occurred June 29 in Naples, Italy. Victim stated that while he was driving, a person on a moped appeared to make contact with his vehicle. When his wife exited the vehicle to inspect the damage, she motioned for her husband to roll down his window, at which time a unknown individual attempted to reach in the window and grab the watch he was wearing. After a brief struggle, the unknown individual gave up and fled the scene without the watch.
Vehicle Break-In (off base). On July 7 at approximately 2:41 p.m., CIV reported a vehicle break-in that occurred earlier that day in Gricignano, Italy. Victim stated that on the previous night he locked and secured his vehicle behind his gate. Upon going to the vehicle the next morning, he noticed that the lock on his vehicle was broken and someone had gone through contents of the vehicle. Upon further investigation, the victim stated that nothing was missing from his vehicle.
F L R X I Y W A P X N S C P A
PASTIGLIA / Tablet
+ + + + + + + + + + + + + + +
Traffic Accident with Injuries (off base). On July 3 at approximately 11:09 a.m., CIV reported a traffic accident with injuries that occurred July 1 in Lago Patria, Italy. Driver stated that while driving down the SS7, a vehicle in front of her cut off another vehicle, causing it to lose control. She then stated that she struck the vehicle in front of her, causing it to spin into oncoming traffic. Driver reported to U.S. Naval Hospital Naples the following day to report lower back pain.
Z A D F I J A L P J P T G T S
ASPIRINA / Aspirin
+ + + + + + S e T T I M A N A
Traffic Accident with Injuries (off base). On July 3 at approximately 10 a.m., CIV reported a traffic accident with injuries that occurred earlier that day in Naples, Italy. Driver stated that while driving on the Tangenziale, the vehicle in front of her came to a complete stop, causing her to rear end that vehicle. Injuries reported were minor cuts and bruises from the airbag deploying.
Vehicle Break-In (off base). On July 7 at approximately 1:20 p.m., E-5/USN reported a vehicle break-in that had occurred earlier that day in Gricignano, Italy. Victim stated that on the previous night he locked and secured his vehicles before going to bed. Upon waking up the next morning and going outside, he noticed that both of his vehicles in his driveway had been broken into. Upon further investigation, he reported multiple items missing from one vehicle and nothing missing from the other.
R A F F R E D D O R E T T L P
CAPSULA / Capsule
+ + + + + + + + O O + + O + +
Vehicle Break-In (off base). On July 2 at approximately 10:10 a.m., 0-6/USN reported a vehicle break-in that occurred July 1 in Giugliano, Italy. Victim stated that as he was approaching his vehicle, which was parked on the street, he noticed another vehicle parked behind it with both passenger side doors open. As he got closer, the vehicle sped off, and he noticed that his passenger’s side window had been broken out. He said it appeared that someone had tried to remove his radio.
Traffic Accident with Injuries (off base). On July 4 at approximately 7:41 p.m., E-4/USN reported a traffic accident with injuries that occurred July 1 in Gricignano, Italy. Driver stated that while attempting to make a U-turn, her vehicle was struck by another vehicle exiting the highway. The only injuries reported were that of an unknown passenger in the other vehicle complaining of back pain. Medical and local authorities were not notified.
H Z M J R I Z I R E I J T A B
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Vehicle Break-In (off base). On July 2 at approximately 8:12 a.m., E-7/USN reported a vehicle break-in that occurred earlier that day in Licola, Italy. Victim stated that while inside his home he heard the sound of glass breaking, which was followed by his car alarm. Upon further investigation, the victim found that the passenger’s side window of his vehicle had been broken out, and that multiple items were missing.
Vehicle Break-In (off base). On July 4 at approximately 5:15 p.m., O-3/USN reported a vehicle break-in that had occurred earlier that day in Rome, Italy. Victim stated that before having lunch at a restaurant, he parked and secured his vehicle. Upon returning to his vehicle, he noticed that the back door had been pried open and multiple items were missing from inside.
S S Z A P K N G I S S O S K J
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– Larceny . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 (1 off base)
L Y G A L X Y O C C S T Z J N
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– Burglary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 (1 off base)
P T G H N D N L S S I D Y W P
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– Vehicle break-in . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 (6 off base)
Burglary (off base). On July 4 at approximately 5 a.m., E-6/USN reported a burglary that occurred earlier that day in Santa Maria Capua Vetere, Italy. Victim stated that he awoke in the morning to find that his house had been burglarized. He reported that multiple items were missing, including his vehicle.
L I B W I I I A E G C O V J C
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– Traffic accidents . . . . . . . . . . . .6 (5 off base . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . and 1 on base)
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Naval Support Activity Naples Weekly Crime Report for July 2-July 8, 2012
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U.S. Rep. harold Rogers, chairman of the house Appropriations Committee (center), is greeted by Adm. Bruce W. Clingan, commander of U.S. Naval Forces europe-Africa and commander of Allied Joint Forces Command Naples, during a visit to Naval Support Activity Naples July 4. Joining Clingan to welcome the members of Congress is donald Moore, the U.S. Consul General in Naples (left). The congressional representatives received operational briefings and toured U.S. military facilities in the Naples area, including the Capodichino base and U.S. Naval hospital Naples. Other members of the delegation included U.S. Rep. Norm dicks, ranking member of the house Appropriations Committee; U.S. Rep. Ken Calvert; U.S. Rep. Tom Cole; U.S. Rep. Lucille Roybal-Allard; and U.S. Rep. Ander Crenshaw. (U.S. Navy photo by MC2 Daniel Viramontes)
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Congressional delegation visits NSA Naples
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Obtaining your Sojourner Permit Italian law requires all foreign personnel working or living within Italy, other than an active-duty member under military orders, to obtain a Sojourner Permit within eight days of arrival in Italy. This is different from a visa, which is merely an approval for entry into the country. All applicants over 14 years of age must apply in person, as each person's signature is required at the time of application. NATIONALS OF ANY STATE OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITY COMING TO ITALY DO NOT REQUIRE ANY VISA OR SOJOURNER PERMIT. As part of the Area Orientation process, the U.S. Region Legal Service Office (RLSO EURAFSWA) assists in the preparation and oversees the acquisition of the Sojourner Permit for all personnel attached to U.S. Navy commands in the Naples area. Army and Air Force personnel stationed at JFC must apply through the Carabiniere at the JFC Provost Marshall's Office, Building L. Contact Connie Henderson, RLSO EURAFSWA liaison advisor, at 081-568-4639 for more information.
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A group of Americans from Naples approach a flight station where they can ride one of the fastest zip lines in the world. (Photo by Laura Byrd)
Where angels fly By Laura Byrd Laura Byrd flies through the air on a zip line that connects the towns of Castelmezzano and Pietrapertosa in the Italian region of Basilicata. (Photo courtesy of Volo dell’Angelo)
knew that look. It was the grim expression a woman wears when she’s on a bad date with her best friend’s brother. When there is no graceful, easy way out. A pinched smile hides the effort of trying to stay cheerful and enthusiastic in a stressful situation. Nicky Mormino was wearing that look. But Nicky wasn’t on a date. She was strapped vertically, belly down and head first into a canvass harness connected with four metal clips to the highest zip line in the world. Three hours from Naples in the heart of Basilicata, Volo dell’Angelo is an adventure experience called “Flight of the Angel,” and Nicky had just flown — zipping from one mountaintop to another on a cable strung between the villages of Castelmezzano and Pietrapertosa. Her husband Joe was applauding her courage from the landing pad where eight of us had already arrived. Braking wildly at the end like a giant sling shot, her first exclamation echoed my thoughts exactly. “That was terrifying!” So terrifying, that two in our group had declined to fly the
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zip line after hiking up the steep trail to the first flight station. The fear was easy to understand, and that is why I went first. The operators had told me that no journalist had ever done the zip line with a still camera. I felt challenged to photograph such a thrilling — albeit intimidating — experience, and I didn’t want additional time to ponder a worstcase scenario. Cinched into my harness and looking off into the distance, the zip line disappeared into thin air. Below was a rock cliff that dropped off to a deep canyon. When the push came and the ground fell away, the thrill of “flying” 74 miles per hour at an altitude of 3,200 feet for almost a mile trumped the fear. Fighting to keep my head up against the wind, I tried to capture the experience through the lens. Euphoric after our wild ride on the "Peschiera" zip line from Castelmezzano to Pietrapertosa, we were transported a short distance by shuttle to the center of town, a quick hike away from where we could catch the "San Martino" zip line that would take us back across. This time I opted to fly last and watch the Volo dell’Angelo crew prepare each angel for flight. Part of that
Streets of Italy Join columnist Laura Byrd as she explores things to do in the Naples Laura Byrd area and easy daytrips to places throughout Italy.
preparation involved attaching a small parachute to each flyer that enabled a stop at the finish. Accurately relaying our weight in kilos determined the size of our chute, and I debated overstating my weight for the first time in my life. As the last flyer to be geared up, standing on the platform overlooking the Dolomites and a ravine of villas, rural roads and farms, I felt myself smile. This time it wasn’t the frozen grin of a terrified American ready to jump off a mountain in Italy, but the joyful smile of an angel about to fly. For more information about the Volo dell’Angelo, visit www.volodellangelo.com and click “English Site” in the top right corner.
The view from a zip line platform in Castelmezzano. (Photo by Laura Byrd)
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HUMAN RESOURCES OFFICE (HRO) NEW LINK: http://cnic.navy.mil/ Europe/About/Jobs/index.htm. The Human Resources Office is located at Capo Admin I, first floor. The customer service hours are: Monday through Friday, from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Applications are accepted at the Security Pass and ID Office at Capodichino, OR at the HRO, located in Admin 1, Capodichino, OR by mailing to: HRO, PSC 817 Box 29, FPO AE 09622, OR at Fleet and Family Service Center (FFSC) located on the TLA first floor, at Support Site. HRO must receive mailed applications by closing date of the vacancy announcement. PLEASE NOTE: On Monday, Wednesday and Fridays, the following HRO services will be open only from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. and from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.: • ID/CAC CARDS (DD1172-2) • Requests for an Official Passport (DD1056) • Logistical Support Letters • Work Certificates
U.S. POSITIONS For a current list of U.S. vacancies and application process information visit our website at: http://cnic.navy.mil/Europe/ About/Jobs/index.htm CLOSING JULY 7 Supervisory Realty Specialist, GS-1170-14, ANN#EUR12369596-AV, Full Time Permanent CLOSING JULY 19 Interdisciplinary, GS-XXXX11, ANN#EUR12-360486-AG, Full Time Permanent Program Assistant, GS-034406 KPP 07, ANN#EUR12378317-SC, Full Time Permanent Electronics Technician, GS0856-12, ANN#EUR12-380717SC, Full Time Permanent CLOSING JULY 26 Deputy Director of Protocol, GS-0301-13, ANN#EUR12378325-SC, Full Time Permanent
OPEN CONTINUOUS ANNOUNCEMENT Educational Aid (CDC/CYP), GS-1702-02 KPP 03 KPP 04, ANN#EUR12-223833-AG, (Multiple Positions), Full Time Permanent, Next Cut Off-Date: July 19, 2012
COURTESY U.S. VACANCY ANNOUCEMENTS Percussion instructor(s) needed for marching band percussion line. Experience in marching a plus. If interested contact Gary Marvel, director of Naples High School’s bands, at 340-681-3432 or gary.marvel@ eu.dodea.edu. Veterinary technicians are wanted at the Naples Veterinary Treatment Facility. For more information, stop by Bldg. 2088 next to the Fire Station at the Support Site, or call 081811-7913. Community Bank seeks a Banking Center Service Supervisor at Naval Support Activity Naples Capodichino.To apply online, please use the “Careers” link at www.dodcommunitybank.com, or submit your resume to pia.krucker@ dodcommunitybank.com. The USO Naples seeks an Information Specialist for its Support Site Center. The Information Specialist will deliver customer service and support to military families and sailors at the USO Center as well as pro-
vide assistance with USO Naples programs, services, event and fleet support. To apply for this position please log on to http://www.uso.org/ careers. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact USO Director Ms. Sabrina Pullido at sabrina.pullido@ uso.it or 081-568-2914.
LOCAL NATIONAL (LN) POSITIONS For a current list of LN vacancies and application process information visit our NEW website at: http://cnic.navy.mil/ Europe/About/Jobs/index.htm CLOSING JULY 12 Materials Handler (FLO) Foreman, UA-6907-05 KPP 04, ANN#DSDFD0-323640-JC, Full Time Permanent. Area of Consideration: current Defense Logistics Agency permanent employees only. Lead Materials Handler (FLO), UC-6907-05, ANN# DSDFD0-323641-JC, Full Time Permanent. Area of Consideration: current Defense Logistics Agency permanent employees only. CLOSING JULY 19 Emergency Dispatcher, Ua0303-06, ANN#62688-380655AG, Full Time Permanent. Area of Consideration: Current NSA Permanent Employees Only Facilities Operations Specialist, UA-1640-02, ANN# 44308-375610-AV, Full Time Permanent If you have any questions, contact the front desk at 081-5685409. You can also contact the HRO Naples helpdesk at: http://cnic.navy.mil/Europe/ 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 to 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 July 16, 2012.
NON-APPROPRIATED FUND (NAF) POSITIONS Fleet & Family Readiness NAF Local Naples job announcements within CNREURAFSWA may be viewed at: https://www.cnic. n a v y. m i l / N a p l e s / F l e e t A n d FamilyReadiness/AboutFleetAnd FamilyReadiness/Jobs/index. htm The necessary application forms are also available on line. For any questions you have you may reach us at 081-568-5612/4164.
NSA NAPLES POSITIONS, MWR OPEN CONTINUOUS POSITIONS Child Program Assistant, CY1702-I/II, ANN#12-083, (Multiple Positions) flexible, Child Development Centers, School Age Care, Capodichino/Support Site. Performs routine, day-to-
day care of infants and children ranging from 6 weeks to 5 years old. Youth Program Assistant, CY-1702-I/II, ANN#12-084, (Multiple Positions) flexible/regular Youth Programs, Support Site/Carney Park. Assembles or gathers materials and equipment necessary to execute School Age Care for children ranging from 6 years old to 9 years old/, School –Age Care Pre-Teen for children ranging from 10 years old to 12 years old, Teen Center Program for children ranging from 13 years old to 18 years old. Receives and releases children to/from authorized parents, guardian. Recreation Aid, NF-0189-01, ANN#12-044, flexible, NOR Center, Carney Park. Provides and maintain recreation and athletic equipment issue. Recreation Aid, NF-0189-01, ANN#12-002, flexible, Auto/ Skills Center, Support Site. Provides information concerning facility, operation and regulations. Ensures adherence to regulations and safety procedures. Recreation Aid, NF-0189-01 ANN#12-037, flexible part time, Bowling Center, Support Site. Provides oversight of activities and necessary services to authorized patrons. Recreation Aid, NF-0189-01, ANN#12-042 flexible, Golf Course, Carney Park. 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. Food Service Worker, NA7408-04, ANN#12-035, flexible, Bowling Center, Support Site. Performs a variety of tasks such as grilling or frying pancakes, hamburgers, hot dogs, bacon, eggs, sausage, by watching while the items are cooking, turning as required; regulating temperature and removing when done. Food Service Worker, NA7408-04, ANN#12-035, flexible, Bowling Center, Support Site. Performs a variety of tasks such as grilling or frying pancakes, hamburgers, hot dogs, bacon, eggs, sausage, by watching while the items are cooking, turning as required; regulating temperature and removing when done. Recreation Aid, NF-0189-01, ANN#12-104, flexible, Fitness Branch, Capodichino/Support Site Performs maintenance on various types of recreation and athletic equipment to ensure that all equipment is in good condition and safe for patron
Education Technician, NF1702-03, ANN#12-124, regular full time, Fleet and Family Readiness Program, CYP Division, Naples. Assist with the development and supervision of a developmentally appropriate SAC and CDC program that promotes the social, emotional, physical and cognitive growth of children and youth in the age categories served.First cut off date is 07/17/2012, with subsequent cut-off every 14 days. Closing date: 09/03/2012.
customers exercising professional selling techniques. Ann#120000BN Cashier Checker/CC/NF-01/Flex. Open until filled. Pay Rate: $8.00-$9.50. Associate operates cash registers to record sales in retail check out areas. Ann#120001NO Sales Clerk/ CL/NF-01/Flex. Closes: 07/13/12. Pay Rate: $8.00-$9.50. Responsible for selling books and magazines to customers exercising professional selling techniques. Ann#120001NP Sales Clerk/ SL/NF-01/Regular Part Time. Closes: 07/13/12. Pay Rate: $8.00-$9.50. Responsible for selling children’s clothing and accessories to customers exercising professional selling techniques. Ann#120001NR Sales Clerk/ E2/NF-01/Flex. Closes: 07/27/12. Pay Rate: $8.00-$9.50. Responsible for selling men’s wear and accessories to customers exercising professional selling techniques. Ann#120001NQ Customer Service Clk/CS/NF-02/Regular Full Time. Closes: 07/13/12. Pay Rate: $9.00-$10.00. Performs a variety of customer service duties including special orders, Home Layaway; foreign currency exchange, Western Union, merchandise returns, etc.
NEX EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
DISTRIBUTION CENTER, GRICIGNANO No Vacancies
use. Open until filled. Recreation Assistant, NF0189-01/02, ANN#12-105, flexible, MWR Gaeta. Serves as a primary front line customer service representative of the overall program and as such, must continually present information in a highly professional and customer friendly style. Open until filled. Lifeguard, NF-0189-01, ANN# 12-062 (Multiple positions) flexible full time (seasonal employment), Aquatics Division, Carney Park/Support Site. Works as instructor, safeguards and supervises swimmers and bathers in pool area. Open until filled.
CNREURAFSWA NAF U.S POSITION
Gricignano, Building 2091-B Call 081-813-5252/5253/5254 Hours: Monday through Friday 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. For a current list of U.S. vacancies and the on-line application, please visit our website at: https:// www.NavyExchange.jobs.
U.S. NAF POSITIONS AVAILABLE GRICIGNANO MAIN STORE Ann#120001EU Sales Clerk/ D4/NF-01/Flex. Closes: 07/20/12. Pay Rate: $8.00-$9.50. Responsible for selling accessories (watches and sunglasses) to
CAPODICHINO NEX MART Ann#120000B4 Sales Clerk/ MM/NF-01/Flex. Open until filled. Pay Rate: $8.00-$9.50. Responsible for selling general merchandise to customers exercising professional selling techniques. GRICIGNANO MINI MART No Vacancies JFC-NATO MINI MART No Vacancies
LOCAL NATIONAL POSITIONS No Vacancies
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