57th year, No. 45
JFC to depart Bagnoli base after 59 years
Serving the Nato, Naples and Gaeta military communities in italy
Friday, November 30, 2012
A dazzling spectacle in Salerno
From Allied Joint Force Command Naples Public Affairs
llied Joint Force Command (JFC) Naples will officially say goodbye to its long-time base in Bagnoli with a somber departure ceremony at 4 p.m. Monday, Dec. 3. During the ceremony, JFC staff members will bid a fond farewell to the place they have called home for the past 59 years. After almost sixty years serving NATO’s Southern Command (AFSOUTH), the existing site of the JFC Naples headquarters in Bagnoli will be returned to the Banco di Napoli foundation. JFC Naples will instead operate out of a new facility in Lago Patria, a community northwest of Naples. The Bagnoli base has served both Allied Forces Southern Europe and JFC Naples well over the past six decades; however, the changing operational role and the need for a more rational layout of the headquarters led to a decision being made in 1988 to build a new headquarters facility.
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See pages 4-5: Each year, the streets of downtown Salerno are adorned with lights during the annual “Luci d'Artista” (“Lights of the Artist”) event. Millions travel to the Southern Italian city each year to enjoy the festive light show, which runs from November through the end of January. (Photo by Melissa Kabukuru)
Navy Exchange stores take shoplifting seriously
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he prevention and detection of theft at Navy Exchange (NEX) locations throughout the world is serious business, NEXCOM officials said this month, and the company is urging NEX customers to report any instances of suspected theft. During 2011, NEX loss prevention and safety associates investigated and resolved 1,320 shoplifting cases worth $258,032. Of those 1,320 cases, 31 percent were involving juveniles and 19 percent involved active duty military personnel. The 2011 National Retail Security Survey, conducted by the University of Florida in conjunction with America’s top retail chains, indicates that for a second year in a row, stealing by shoppers cost American retailers a staggering $10.94 billion. But it’s not just NEXCOM that is hurt when people shoplift from its stores — so are the programs that the company supports. “Shoplifting from the NEX hurts everyone,” said Tom Ruane, NEXCOM’s Corporate Loss Prevention/Safety Manager. “People involved in shoplifting get caught, prosecuted and possibly banned from the NEX or end a military career. But the NEX and base lose out as well because 70 percent of our profits are given to Navy Morale, Welfare and Recreation (MWR) to support quality of life programs. In 2011, that contribution totaled over $43 million. If our profits decline, so do our contributions to MWR.” The top five departments for shoplifting at the NEX in 2011 were costume jewelry, mass cosmetics, prestige cosmetics, video games and fashion accessories. While the NEX continues to be proactive in apprehending shoplifters, NEX loss prevention and safety associates work hard at preventing theft before it happens. NEX stores worldwide use electronic article surveillance (EAS) systems for electronic and high value merchandise, as well as extensive closed circuit surveillance systems (CCTV) to try and deter and catch shoplifters. The CCTV systems, coupled with digital video recorders and remote viewing technology, gives the NEX the ability to see everything within the store and identify incidents of theft. In addition to these efforts, officials are urging customers to report any shoplifting activity they may see or suspect. “Our customers and associates continue to play a vital role in preventing theft from our stores,” Ruane said. “We encourage anyone to report suspicions of theft activity to NEX management, loss prevention/safety personnel or to our associates, through the anonymous Alertline program.”
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Navy Exchange stores use closed circuit surveillance systems (CCTV) to try to deter and catch shoplifters. They also use electronic article surveillance (EAS) systems for electronic and high value merchandise. (Photo courtesy of NEXCOM)
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Seeing Naples from the top of Castel Sant’Elmo Pages 12-13
Sharing Thanksgiving Day with Italian friends Page 7
Weekly crime statistics Review what happened between Nov. 19 and Nov. 25. Page 6
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USO Christmas Wonderland Dec. 16
By Capt. Scott Gray NSA Commanding Officer
It’s wonderful to see the lights lining Capodichino’s spine, holiday trees decorated on the Support Site and the general holiday atmosphere this time of year. On Thursday, we’ll gather as a community to light a 30-foot tree on the Support Site and have the U.S. Naval Forces Band serenade us with holiday tunes. The tree lighting will be immediately followed by a free concert and social in the Village Forum. Vice Adm. Pandolfe will honor us with his presence and say a few words to help kick off our holiday festivities. Eat an early dinner and then come out at 5:30 p.m. to mix with community members and have a good time. It’s fitting for a holiday that encourages “goodwill towards men” to coincide with the Navy Chaplain Corps’ 237th anniversary. Our ordained clergy and chaplain staff support our service members and families year-round. They also help lead community outreach efforts here locally, including bringing in an Italian choir to the Support Site chapel Sunday, Dec. 9, to perform a Christmas concert. Thanks to our chaplains, religious program specialists, lay leaders and volunteers who continue to serve our community so well – we greatly appreciate your service. I’ve noticed that Support Site residents have already begun hanging decorative lights and garlands outside units. I even saw a large blow-up Santa displayed on one balcony. The holiday spirit is certainly alive and well! I wish for everyone to enjoy it injury-free, so please install lights and other decorations safely. Don’t climb on the outer ledge of a balcony. Also, keep your neighbors in mind when decorating. I write this nearly every week, but I only do so because the message is that important, especially during the holiday season: If you drink, drink responsibly and don’t drive. Have a plan before you start drinking because we want everyone to begin the New Year safe and sound. Additionally, as many will hit the roads this holiday season to see some of Europe, please consider the driving conditions you may encounter and plan to give yourself plenty of time to arrive safely. Break up long drives with frequent stops and plan on staying overnight if your drive is more than six to eight hours. We want to see everyone back safe and sound in the New Year! Have a good weekend everyone, and I hope to see you and your family Thursday at the Tree Lighting Ceremony at the Support Site.
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From Panorama staff reports
Enjoy a holly jolly afternoon with USO Naples Sunday, Dec. 16 at the USO’s Christmas Wonderland event. Between 3 and 6 p.m., the North Pole will take over the Naples High School cafeteria, offering the opportunity for visitors to take photos with Santa and his helpers. There also will be craft stations, a bouncy castle, face painting and food vendors.
USO Christmas Eve mass at the Vatican Dec. 24 This special program allows single service members to spend Christmas Eve in Rome and attend the celebration of Mass in St. Peter’s Basilica. A €5 registration fee includes bus transportation, Mass tickets, a welcome cocktail at the USO Rome office and group leader assistance. The registration fee will be refunded via USO gift certificate upon boarding the bus. Visit one of the USO centers for more details, or call 081-5685713 or 081-811-4903.
Military Child of the Year applications accepted through Dec. 15 Operation Homefront is pleased to present the Military Child of the Year Award to outstanding military children who demonstrate resiliency, leadership and achievement. One winner from each branch of service will receive $5,000, a laptop and a trip to Washington, D.C. for a special awards gala. Nominations are open until Saturday, Dec. 15, and can be submitted at the website www.militarychildoftheyear.org.
Water at Gaeta Fleet Landing now non-potable The U.S. Naval Hospital Naples Preventive Medicine Authority (PMA) has rescinded its Nov. 26 declaration of potability for drinking water at Gaeta Fleet Landing. After further testing, drinking water at Gaeta Fleet Landing is now declared non-potable and not fit for consumption. Initial indications are that new test results received Nov. 27, which mandated cancelation of PMA's previous notice, are connected to the Oct. 31 heavy rain event in Gaeta, Formia and surround-
ing areas. The status of drinking water at Olde Mill Inn also remains non-potable and not fit for consumption. All affected are advised to use bottled water for drinking, food preparation, cooking, brushing teeth, making ice and for pets. For more information, see the complete public health notice update posted on the Naval Support Activity Naples Facebook page or contact the Preventive Medicine Office at 081-811-6299.
CREDO Marriage Workshop Dec. 5 Chaplains Religious Enrichment Development Operation (CREDO) is pleased to offer a one-day marriage workshop Wednesday, Dec. 5 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the Support Site chapel conference room. The marriage workshop will help couples understand how communication and behavior styles affect the way they act and react to each other. Childcare will be provided at the Support Site Child Development Center, and will be paid for by CREDO on a space-available basis. For more information or to sign up, please call the CREDO office at 081-568-5255 or email us at fct.na.cnre_credo@eu.navy.mil.
Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony at the Support Site Dec. 6 Naval Support Activity Naples’ Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony is scheduled for Thursday, Dec. 6 on the Support Site’s main street (near the electronic sign board). Festivities will begin at 5:30 p.m. and will include a holiday concert and social for all in the Village Forum Square following the lighting ceremony. The event will also feature caroling by the Youth Activities School-Age Care program and Naples High School, along with hot beverages and cookies courtesy of the Commissary and the American Foreign Service Protective Association. The winner of Command Holiday Greeting Card Contest will be announced during the Tree Lighting Ceremony. For more information on the event, call 081-568-4390.
JFC Naples’ inaugural tree lighting ceremony at Lago Patria Dec. 7
U.S. and NATO ID cardholders and their families are invited to attend the first tree lighting ceremony to be held at the new Allied Joint Force Command Naples headquarters in Lago Patria. The event will take place Friday, Dec. 7 in the large Report fraud, waste, abuse and mismanagement in public courtyard beginning at Navy activities to: 4:30 p.m. The U.S. Naval Forces Office of the Inspector General, Naples, Italy Europe band is scheduled to perform. Tours of the headquarLeave a recorded message 24/7:...........................081-568-2983 ters facilities will be offered Speak to the CNREURAFSWA Investigator: ......081-568-2600 before the ceremony starting Speak to the CNE-CNA-C6F Investigator: .........081-568-2964 at 3 p.m., as well as after the E-mail: ighotline@eu.navy.mil tree lighting. Tickets are not Website: www.cnic.navy.mil/europe/index.htm required.
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USCIS officials coming to NSA Naples to explain immigration law By MC2 Jason Howard Navy Public Affairs Support Element – East Detachment Europe
.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services officials (USCIS) will give a lecture explaining the basics of U.S. immigration law at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 5 at the Capodichino theater. The USCIS officials, based out of the U.S. embassy in Rome, are in charge of immigration of foreignborn spouses, the naturalization process and related topics throughout the region. At the Dec. 5 brief, the USCIS officials plan to review topics such as how far in advance service members should submit green card requests for their foreign-born spouses, how spouses can apply for a Permanent Resident Card so that they can live and work permanently in the United States, and many other immigration-related issues. “This is a great opportunity for service members, dependents and Department of Defense personnel
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to come and learn about the importance of the U.S. immigration system in order to prevent any future headaches if they decide to pursue any kind of naturalization,” said Chiara Varriale, general assistant at the Region Legal Service Office. The brief is also geared toward military members who are not U.S. citizens, as well as permanent residents who wish to attain U.S. citizenship, according to a press release from the Region Legal Service Office. Those who attend the brief will have the opportunity to ask the immigration specialists specific questions pertaining to their case. While the naturalization process can be very time consuming, with proper planning, it may be possible for non-citizens to complete their naturalization interview and oath here in Italy — possibly even on base — without having to go back to the United States. The important part is that people begin the immigration process for themselves or
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Italian furniture expo attended by avatars to save money Italian furniture designers recently experimented with a new kind of trade exposition: one attended by avatars instead of real people. The participants at the Italian Furniture Design expo included about 70 companies from all over the world, from Italy’s own furnishing suppliers to companies from foreign countries. Visitors and exhibitors created their own avatar and then were free to flip through a brochure and watch interactive demonstrations on the companies’ products. They could talk to someone in a format similar to an online chat room and learn about that person just by clicking on his or her profile. People also had the option to video chat, and the avatar could attend a live presentation and ask the presenter questions and hear what other members of the audience had to say. According to the organizers, it was a great way to do business during an economic crisis that has brought increased pressure to cut costs.
Naples allows transit users to renew ticket subscriptions online Naples’ public transportation agency has launched the “ticket@home” system, which helps transit users avoid queuing when they need to recharge their monthly subscription for buses and trains. The service is available on the Web, and is extremely safe thanks to a special USB device. Ticket@home is available to owners of the Jamme card, the monthly electronic UnicoNapoli ticket that comes in the form of a rechargeable card.
Possible Leonardo panel returns to Italy A piece of art that may have been the work of Leonardo da Vinci is back in Italy after it disappeared and was sold abroad on the black market in 1940. The panel, known as the Tavola Doria, depicts a scene from the Battle of Anghiari, a lost masterpiece painted by
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for their spouses well in advance of their rotation date, according to the press release from the Region Legal Service Office. USCIS officials train local legal representatives from Region Legal Service Office Europe, Africa, and Southwest Asia, allowing the local representatives to provide accurate information regarding the steps required for U.S. naturalization. “Working in correlation with USCIS, we are able to assist service members requesting Green Cards, or any other small requests in regard to immigration,” said Lt. Jessica Blazek, legal assistance and civil law department head. “Service members are able to submit packages requesting immigration or naturalization through our office, and this way they do not have to drive to Rome.” For information regarding this upcoming event, please contact Chiara Varriale at chiara.varriale.it @eu.navy.mil. No registration is required; just show up ready to learn.
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Leonardo for the Salone dei Cinquecento in Florence’s Palazzo Vecchio. The panel, which shows mounted soldiers entangled in battle, will be displayed at the Quirinale Palace in Rome through Jan. 13 thanks to a deal struck with the Tokyo Fuji Art Museum, which bought the work legally in 1992. According to the arrangement between Italy and Japan, the panel will move back and forth between the two nations, spending two years in Italy for every four years it spends in Japan. The panel will likely be housed at the Uffizi Gallery in Florence while it is in Italy.
Protective wall to be erected around Colosseum The director for cultural heritage in the Lazio Region announced that a protective barrier will be erected around the Colosseum to protect the monument and tourists. The barrier will be made of cast iron columns and placed at street level, at a distance varying from about 5 to 16 meters from the walls of the monument. Last September, pieces fell off the monument, which is in need of maintenance. A €25 million restoration project will start in 2013 and end in 2015, and will include the cleaning and restoration of the entire building.
Students to be punished with community service for leaving class Students at a local high school in Potenza in the Basilicata region recently received an unusual punishment from their principal and teachers. Due to the malfunctioning of the heating system, which lasted only few minutes, students left their classroom without going back to school. As a result, they will carry out “recovery activities for education,” which consist of the maintenance of a local cemetery and helping the staff of the local juvenile prison. In addition, teachers threatened them to give bad marks for conduct. The vice mayor of the city added that this experience is to be considered “extremely educational and in line with innovative ways of education.”
30 PRAXIS TEST REGISTRATION The last day to register with the Navy College Office for the Jan. 24, 2013 PRAXIS test is Nov. 30. Questions? Call or visit the Navy College Office, located on the main floor of the Admin II building at Capodichino. You can also contact 081568-6684/6678 or nco.naples@eu.navy.mil.
DECEMBER EVENTS 5 MARRIAGE WORKSHOP The Navy Region EURAFSWA CREDO office is pleased to offer a one-day Marriage Workshop from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 5 at the in the Chapel conference room at the Naval Support Activity Naples Support Site. The marriage workshop will help couples understand how communication and behavior styles affect the way they interact. To sign up for the workshop, call the CREDO office at 081-568-5255 or email fct.na.cnre_credo@eu.navy.mil. 5 IMMIGRATION LAW BRIEF Immigration specialists from the U.S. Embassy in Rome have offered to give an immigration and naturalization lecture at the Capodichino movie theater at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 5. There is no need to sign up, just come prepared to learn. The class is open to everyone, including active duty members, dependents, civilians, and contractors. USCIS officials will provide information on the basics of U.S. immigration laws, immigration of foreign-born spouses and the naturalization process. For more information, contact the Region Legal Service Office at 081-568-4576/4391. 6 SUPPORT SITE TREE LIGHTING CEREMONY Naval Support Activity Naples’ annual Tree Lighting Ceremony is scheduled for Thursday, Dec. 6 at the Support Site. Festivities will begin at 5:30 p.m. and will include a holiday concert and social for all in the Village Forum square following the lighting ceremony. 7 JFC TREE LIGHTING CEREMONY U.S service members, NATO ID cardholders and their families are invited to witness the first Allied Joint Force Command Naples tree lighting ceremony at the new headquarters in Lago Patria Friday, Dec. 7 at 4:30 p.m. Holiday music, carols and special tours of NATO’s newest headquarters will commence promptly at 3 p.m. For more information, please contact 081-721-2235. 7 ART SHOW — ARTISTS WANTED If you are a sculptor, painter, photographer, sketcher or any other type of artist, you are invited to sign up for the USO’s “Mosaic” art show. The show will take place from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, Dec. 7 at the Navy Exchange mall at the Support Site. To have your work featured in the show, contact IT1 Abel Aguirre at 081-568-6016 or abel.aguirre@eu.navy.mil. 9 ITALIAN CHOIR CONCERT The Naval Support Activity Naples chapel will host its 13th annual Christmas Concert at 4:30 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 9 at the Support Site Chapel. The concert will feature the Italian choir “Il Coro Annibale Messore,” formally known as “Il Coro Polifonico di Sant’Ambrogio sul Garigliano,” a group that has performed at prestigious venues including St. Peter’s Basilica in Rome. 11 PROTESTANT WOMEN OF THE CHAPEL (PWOC) will hold a Christmas party Tuesday, Dec. 11 from 6 to 8 p.m. in the Support Site Fellowship Hall. Come join us for a fun, relaxed event, where you can hang out and sing carols with friends (new and old) while enjoying refreshments and dessert. Childcare will not be provided for this event. Contact heather.munoz11@gmail.com for more information. 13 MONTHLY BABY BASICS CLASS offered by NMCRS Visiting Nurses. Next class is from 9 a.m. to noon Dec.13 at the Navy-Marine 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. 13 PTA REFLECTIONS ART CONTEST ENTRY DEADLINE Students in preschool through 12th grade are invited to submit examples of their work to the National PTA Reflections art contest before Dec. 13. Entries can be examples of students’ work in visual arts, film production, literature, dance choreography, photography or music composition. This year’s theme is “The Magic of a Moment.” Submissions should be placed in the big red boxes that can be found at the entrances of Naples Elementary School and Naples High School. For more information, contact Missy Ledesma-Leese at Naplespta2012@gmail.com or visit www.europeanptaonline.org 15 OPERATION HOMEFRONT NOMINATION DEADLINE Operation Homefront is pleased to present the Military Child of the Year Award to outstanding military children who demonstrate resiliency, leadership and achievement. One winner from each branch of service will receive $5,000, a laptop and a trip to D.C. for a special awards gala. Nominations are open until Dec. 15 and can be submitted at the website www.militarychildoftheyear.org.
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED TUTORING OPPORTUNITY Do you want to work hands-on with collegeoriented students? Do you want to make a difference in a student's life? Naples Middle/High School is looking for motivated community members with college experience to become AVID (Advancement Via Individual Determination) tutors. Training will be provided. Please contact Vice Principal David Martin at david.martin@eu.dodea.edu or AVID Counselor Joseph Selina at selina.joseph@eu.dodea.edu.
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The lights of “Il Giardino Incantato” (“The Enchanted Garden”) in Salerno include depictions of flowering plants, as well as animals like birds and polar bears. The garden is part of the city’s “Luci d’Artista” exhibition, which includes displays throughout the city. (Photos by Melissa Kabukuru)
Lights of Salerno's 'Luci d'Artista' enchant visitors young and old By Melissa Kabukuru, Panorama editor
here’s something about driving down the A3 freeway between Naples and Salerno that automatically causes me to relax. It’s a route that in summer has taken me toward Amalfi Coast beach vacations, and in autumn toward winetasting expeditions in the shadow of Mt. Vesuvius. Winter, however, brings a whole new reason to head south along the A3: the “Luci d’Artista,” or “Lights of the Artist,” a display of lights that overtakes the entire city center of Salerno. You’ll find the lights by following the steady stream of couples with dogs and strollers walking toward the main streets of downtown Salerno. The light spectacle attracts millions of visitors to Salerno between November and January of each year, turning the city into a winter destination for people throughout Italy who want to get into the holiday spirit. Several areas of the city are adorned with lights, and each area has its own theme. Along Corso Vittorio Emanuele, a wide pedestrian boulevard, the lights are all celestial, and include a moon, shooting stars, and plan-
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ets that float above high-end storefronts. Nets of shimmering lights stand in for stars, while below them moms and dads take pictures of their children biting into wads of cotton candy. You can stop at one of the outdoor cafes along Corso Vittorio and watch the steady stream of families and pets pass by. Or, you can continue west toward Piazza Portanova, where you will find a towering white Christmas tree. In early December, the tree will be lit in a ceremony that is expected to draw thousands of spectators. Beyond the tree, the street of Via dei Mercanti is home to the “Giardino Incantato” (“Enchanted Garden”), a series of lights representing flowering plants, mythical objects and magic carpets. Last Saturday, the street was so packed with people by mid-evening that it was difficult to enter; but on a weekday visit, it was easy to explore the illuminated promenade. On Wednes day, I walked past young couples kissing in the glow of the lights; elderly men strolling and glancing at sweaters in shop windows; and groups of excited, chatting preteens pressing onward toward
the increasingly spectacular displays. I followed one flock of students, apparently on a group tour, to Piazza Sedile del Campo, where I was surprised by a glittering display of white. Two shimmering trees dripping with snowlike lights dominated the piazza, while icicle lights dangled from the balconies of every building. The effect was one of a winter wonderland, even though not a flake of snow is likely to fall in this southern Italian city this Christmas. Yet the winter paradise isn’t where the schoolchildren, my makeshift guides, were ultimately heading. I continued to follow them toward the city’s lungomare, where they turned west toward their end goal: the Parco Comunale, which contains the real heart of the “Giardino Incantato” light display. Here, fantastical, glowing plants rise up alongside real living trees, while unlikely guests like polar bears make an appearance just steps away from the Tyrrhenian Sea. Each tree in the park is laced with curly, bright embellishments, while birds fly overhead and a sorceress casts a spell nearby. The lights, particularly those of
“Il Giardino Incantato,” or “The Enchanted Garden,” is one of the light displays drawing visitors to Salerno for “Luci d’Artista” this winter.
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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 Sunday, Dec. 2 — ALATEEN SUPPORT GROUP (9 to 10 a.m.) For ages 12 to 18. Monday, Dec. 3 — EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES IN NAPLES (Noon to 2 p.m.) Looking for a job in Naples? This educational session is great for spouses and family members who want to explore the various employment opportunities available in Naples. Tuesday, Dec. 4 — CONFLICT MANAGEMNET (2 to 3 p.m.) Conflict is inevitable. Conflict management helps people manage conflict by examining attitude and behavior when faced with conflicting situations. EASY ITALIAN (9 a.m. to noon; Session 1 of 3) This is an introduction to basic Italian language and conversation. During this year’s “Luci d’Artista” lightshow in downtown Salerno, the city’s shopping thoroughfare of Corso Vittorio Emanuele is decorated with lights representing the universe, including illuminated planets, the moon and shooting stars.
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the Enchanted Garden, provide an entertaining holiday spectacle for kids, but even in a group of adults, I found myself “oohing” and “aahing” at regular intervals. Even if you just walk along Corso Vittorio and do a little shopping, it’s easy to appreciate the beauty and intricate details of these lights, which in recent years have become a staple of the holiday season in Southern Italy.
Wednesday, Dec. 5 — EXPLORING POZZUOLI (8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.; Departs from JFC) Learn to local transportation (the Metro and the cumana) to and from Pozzuoli. Get familiar with the Roman Amphitheater, Rione Terra, the port, Temple of Serapis, the fish market and more. This is a “must-do” experience. Tickets will be purchased at the Metro station. STRESSES OF NEW PARENTHOOD (3:30 to 5 p.m.) The joys of parenthood also come with challenges and adjustments. In this class we will discuss the stresses of new parenthood, what to expect when you bring your bundle of joy home, and how to adjust and cope to the new family dynamics.
IF YOU GO The trip between Naples and Salerno takes about 45 minutes along the A3 autostrada, while traveling there from the Support Site will take about the same amount of time traveling along the A30 autostrada. The lights turn on after sunset, between roughly 5 and 5:30 p.m., though few people show up until later. You can drive down into the city center, but parking is limited once night falls. You may want to arrive early and seek out a garage, especially on weekends. Twice I used a garage on the corner of Via dei Principati and Via Raffaele Lanzara without difficulty when arriving before 5 p.m. (Note: The crowd was much less thick on the weeknight that I visited than on a Saturday.) Alternatively, train service between Naples and Salerno has been extended to run later due to the popularity of the lights. There is no admission price — enjoying the lights is free. For more information, visit lucidartista.comune.salerno.it.
SPONSORSHIP TRAINING (9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.) To be a sponsor is a duty; to be a great one is to make a difference!
THE FEDERAL EMPLOYMENT PROCESS (Noon to 3 p.m.) Want to land a federal job? This workshop focuses on the key steps to gain federal employment. Topics covered vary from job searching guides to interview tips. The third hour, hands-onpractice, is optional. Thursday, Dec. 6 — EFFECTIVE RESUME WRITING (12:30 to 3:30 p.m.) Having a difficult time creating your resume? This seminar provides a basic introduction to the design and purpose of a resume. Special attention is given to the federal employment resume. SMOOTH MOVE (8 a.m. to noon) Don’t let your upcoming transfer catch you off guard; start planning today. Note: All non-Navy personnel may arrive at 9:30 a.m. Call for details. Registration required.
UPCOMING FFSC GAETA EVENTS Call 081-568-8354/7 for more information or to register. Monday, Dec. 3 to Friday, Nov. 7 — AREA ORIENTATION/ INTERCULTURAL RELATIONS SEMINAR Learn everything you need to know about setting up your home on the economy. Learn to use the phone, settle into your new home, deal with emergencies and more. Seminar will include a field trip to Rome Dec. 6 and a field trip to Naples Dec. 7. Will need at least five confirmed participants or it will be cancelled.
Along Via dei Mercanti in downtown Salerno, lights designed to mimic flowers hang above the storefronts, adding to the festive lightshow known as “Luci d’Artista” (“Lights of the Artist”).
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Numerous sites were considered throughout Italy for a new NATO base before it was decided that the advantages of the Naples area, which had resulted in its initial selection, are as relevant today as they were more 60 years ago. The new site, more commonly referred to as "Lago Patria,” will provide JFC Naples with a much-needed modern, flexible and secure facility. A state-of-the-art Joint Operations Center and a conference complex offering 10 virtually "wired” meeting rooms will make daily operations and inter-command communications more efficient. Built to support more than 2,000 NATO staff members and three separate commands, Lago Patria will be a busy headquarters; furthermore, the site offers even more room for future expansion. This flexibility makes Lago Patria the ideal place for future NATO operational activities and regional development. Adm. Bruce W. Clingan, commander of Allied Joint Force Command Naples will attend the ceremony together with the Luigi De Magistris, mayor of Naples, and Stefano Caldoro, the president of the Campania region.
In the event of an emergency or to report a crime, please call the Emergency Dispatch Center at 081-568-4911 or 5911. For non-emergency assistance, call 081-568-5638.
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Weekly crime report for Nov. 19 to Nov. 25, 2012
Vice. Adm. Veri receives medal for NATO service
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House Break-In (off base). On Nov. 19 at approximately 2:52 p.m., CIV reported a house break-in that occurred earlier that day in Gricignano, Italy. Victim stated that when she returned home from work she noticed that all the drawers in her dresser had been opened and the drawers appeared to have been rifled through.
Vice Adm. Rinaldo Veri, commander of Allied Maritime Command Naples (left), was awarded the NATO Meritorious Service Medal Nov. 21 for distinguished service while assigned on NATO duties. Adm. Bruce W. Clingan (right), commander of Allied Joint Force Command Naples, presented Vice Adm. Veri with the award. The NATO Meritorious Service Medal was first awarded in 2003 to commend staff whose personal initiative and dedication went beyond the call of duty to make a difference both to their colleagues and to NATO as an organization. When assessing nominations for the award, there are several criteria taken into consideration: the performance of acts of courage in difficult or dangerous circumstances; showing exceptional leadership; making an outstanding individual contribution to a NATO sponsored program or activity; or enduring particular hardship or deprivation in the interest of NATO. (Photo courtesy of Allied Maritime Command Naples)
Vehicle Break-In (off base). On Nov. 20 at approximately 9:02 a.m., E-6/USN reported a vehicle break-in that occurred Nov. 19 in Campania, Italy. Victim stated that he and his wife parked their vehicle in the Auchan parking lot and went shopping. When they returned to their vehicle, they noticed that the rear passenger’s side window had been broken. Upon conducting a full inventory of his vehicle, he reported that multiple items were missing. Vehicle Break-In (off base). On Nov. 20 at approximately 6:15 p.m., CIV reported a vehicle break-in that occurred Nov. 17 in Pozzuoli, Italy. Victim stated that she parked her vehicle on an unknown road and returned approximately one hour later to find that the interior of the vehicle was in disarray. Upon conducting a full inventory of her vehicle, she reported that multiple items were missing. Attempted Burglary (off base). On Nov. 21 at approximately 10 a.m., E-6/USN reported an attempted burglary that occurred earlier that day in Gricignano, Italy. Victim stated that he was woken up at approximately 4 a.m. by his alarm going off. Upon further investigation, he noticed that the front door of his residence had been tampered with, along with the pedestrian gate to his residence. Vehicle Break-In (off base). On Nov. 21 at approximately 1:55 p.m., CIV reported a vehicle break-in that occurred Nov. 20 in Lago Patria, Italy. Victim stated that he had parked his vehicle on the road in front of a bar for approximately 30 minutes. Upon returning to his vehicle, he noticed that the rear window was broken and the interior of the car was in disarray. Upon conducting a full inventory of his vehicle, he reported that no items were missing.
APS training continues in The Gambia
Vehicle Break-In (off base). On Nov. 23 at approximately 8:14 p.m., E-5/USN reported a vehicle break-in that occurred Nov. 17 in Gricignano, Italy. Victim stated that he parked his vehicle in front of his residence the night before, and upon waking up the next morning he noticed that his front passenger’s side window had been broken. Upon conducting a full inventory of his vehicle, he reported that several items were missing. Vehicle Break-In (off base). On Nov. 25 at approximately 1:55 p.m., E-7/USN reported a vehicle break-in that occurred Nov. 22 in Gricignano, Italy. Victim stated that he parked and secured his vehicle on the street in front of a friend’s residence for approximately five hours. When he returned to his vehicle, he noticed that the front passenger window was broken out. Upon conducting a full inventory of his vehicle, he reported that several items were missing. NOTE: We would like to remind the communities that this time of the year, the road conditions can be slippery due to an increase in rain and cold weather. When driving, be mindful of other drivers around you and leave a sufficient amount of space between you and other vehicles. Remember that you need more time and distance to stop your vehicle when the pavement is wet.
Master-at-Arms 1st Class Aaron Fitzgerald, instructor for Africa Partnership Station (APS) 2012, trains a group of Gambian navy sailors during a boarding team exercise aboard the flight deck of High-Speed Vessel (HSV 2) Swift during APS 2012. APS is an international security cooperation initiative facilitated by Commander, U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa that aims to strengthen global maritime partnerships in order to improve maritime safety and security in Africa. (Photo by MC2 Josh Bennett)
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If shoplifting is suspected, NEX loss prevention and safety associates turn all incidents over to base police or local law enforcement. In addition to possible disciplinary action and criminal prosecution, the Federal Claims Collection Act allows NEXCOM to enact a flat administrative cost or Civil Recovery of $200 for each incident of theft. Shoplifting can account for about one-third of the total inventory shrink. Shrink is the retail industry’s term for the difference between the recorded book inventory and the actual physical inventory counted at the end of the year. Shrink is generally attributed to shoplifting, associate theft, administrative errors or vendor fraud. Over the past nine years, shrink of inventory at NEXCOM has stayed below one percent of sales, compared to the national average of approximately 1.42 percent for sales. Tom Goodman, manager of the NEX aboard Naval Support Activity Naples, said that the rate of shoplifting in Naples is about the same this year as it was last year, and the local store hasn’t seen a big problem with theft recently. “(It) appears the NSA community is aware of how important the NEX is to the quality of life here,” he said in an email.
Panorama November 30, 2012
Religious Ministries’ Notes from Beyond
A true Italian Thanksgiving By Arturo Paulino, Club Beyond community director NSA Naples Religious Ministries
It was our first Thanksgiving in Italy, and I knew right away what I wanted to do: invite the teachers of my five daughters to come and break bread with our family. This would not seem out of the ordinary had it not been for the fact that our girls attend Istituto Froebel, which is an Italian school, and therefore the teachers are all Italian! For this special evening, my train of thought was to fully display my art as a photographer, showcase some of my exclusive runway coverage, and present the picture of an “accomplished” family to my guests. With this in mind, I ordered a few canvases a month ago, decided to print some fun and quirky shots of my family, and even set up the PhotoBooth I use during wedding receptions in one of the rooms of my house. Remember, the key is to portray accomplishment. I think by now you can guess how the story unraveled: the canvases were shipped via UPS instead of by the U.S. Postal Service, and were sent to my Florida address, not my FPO address here in Italy. Then my kids helped me cut and mount pictures in the frames, and not only were some pictures marred by their fingerprints and crude cutting skills, but I am not sure how they managed to mount all six pictures upside down in one frame. And the PhotoBooth? A key piece did not make it in the move, and so it was average, at best. As our Italian guests arrived, I noticed how little attention was paid to my “stuff.” Yes, we managed to take a few pictures, and there were a few pleasantries about the pictures hung, but most of their time at our home was spent mingling, asking questions, and getting to know us. We read a passage of scripture from Luke
17:11-19 about the 10 lepers who were healed by Jesus, only one of whom returned to say thank you. We then sat in a circle, and my expectation was for each of us to share something we were grateful for this year. To my surprise, a recurring theme emerged: we were each most thankful for the opportunity to partake in this Thanksgiving celebration, and the chance to share laughs, food and stories. As it turned out, my gadgets and art weren’t the highlight of the holiday get-together. I wondered at first, “Wasn't my art impressive enough? Wasn't my strong allegiance to Apple technology shiny enough? Did I miss the mark?” I do not think I missed the mark necessarily, but I definitely missed the point — the point of Thanksgiving. On that day, I was reminded of how essential and vital relationships are; relationships with our families, neighbors, friends, co-workers, locals, and especially our relationship with God. On that day, the turkey shared the table with buffalo mozzarella, the apple pie mingled with the Neapolitan babà, and the two tables became one. In the end, we weren't two groups, but one. We spoke not two languages, but one, with laughs piercing through our differences and stereotypes. Thank you God for allowing us to be guests in this beautiful country. Thank you for mixing our “Thanksgiving” with “ringraziamento.”
Arturo Paulino is the community director of Club Beyond, a youth group run by Naval Support Activity Naples Religious Ministries. Club Beyond is open to children in grades 7 through 12, and meets Wednesdays at 5:30 p.m. in the Chapel Fellowship Hall at the Support Site. You can reach Arturo at apaulino@clubbeyond.org.
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• Repair leaky faucets promptly. One faucet leaking one drop per second can waste 2,400 gallons of water a year. That’s 13 years worth of drinking water for one person. • Install low-flow shower heads and toilets, and place aerators on kitchen and bathroom sink faucets to save water. They will cut water usage by as much as 280 gallons a month for a typical family of four. • Shorten your showers. Each minute you reduce your time in the shower, you could save from 2.5 to 5 gallons, depending on the type of showerhead you have. • Fill a basin when you wash the dishes by hand instead of letting the water run. You could save up to 25 gallons of water each time you wash dishes. • Don't leave the water running when brushing your teeth. You could save as much as 9 gallons
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Holiday religious services and special events on base From NSA Naples Religious Ministries
• CATHOLIC SERVICES • Friday, Dec. 7— 5:30 p.m.: Feast of the Immaculate Conception Vigil at the Support Site Chapel Saturday, Dec. 8— 11 a.m.: Feast of the Immaculate Conception Mass at the Support Site Chapel 5 p.m: Saturday Vigil Mass at the Support Site Chapel. Monday, Dec. 24— 5 p.m. and 9 p.m.: Christmas Eve Mass at the Support Site Chapel Tuesday, Jan. 1 — 11 a.m.: Blessed Virgin Mary, Mother of God Solemnity Mass at the Support Site Chapel • PROTESTANT SERVICES • Saturday, Dec. 22 — 9 a.m.: Unto Us a Child is Born (Seventh Day Adventist service) at the Support Site Side Chapel Sunday, Dec. 23 — First Sunday of Christmas 8 a.m.: Liturgical service at the Support Side Chapel 9:15 a.m.:Contemporary Christian service at the Support Site Chapel 11 a.m.: General Protestant service at the Capodichino Chapel 1 p.m.: Hallelujah Full Gospel service at the Support Site Chapel 4 p.m.: Spanish Evangelical Christian service at the Support Site Chapel Monday, Dec.24 — Christmas Eve Candlelight Service 6 p.m.: General Protestant service at the Capodichino Chapel 7 p.m.: Contemporary Christian service at the Support Site Chapel Saturday, Dec. 29 — 9 a.m.: Growing in Christ for the New Year at the Support Site Side Chapel Monday, Dec. 31 — 10 p.m.: Hallelujah Full Gospel, Watch night service at the Support Site Chapel •EASTERN ORTHODOX SERVICES • Tuesday, Dec. 25 — 10 a.m.: Nativity Divine Liturgy at the Capodichino Blessed Sacrament Chapel Sunday, Jan. 6 — 9:45 a.m.: Theophany service as the Capodichino Blessed Sacrament Chapel • JEWISH SERVICES • Saturday, Dec. 8 — 6 p.m.: Hanukkah service at the Support Site Fellowship Hall • SPECIAL HOLIDAY EVENTS • Thursday, Dec. 6 — Holiday Concert (time to be determined) at the Support Site Chapel Sunday, Dec. 9 — 4:30 p.m.: Christmas Cantata at the Support Site Chapel Sunday, Dec. 16 — 5:30 p.m.: Operation Buon Natale II at the Support Site Chapel Sunday, Dec. 23 — 5 p.m.: Hometown Christmas Caroling at the Support Site Food Court 9:15 a.m.: Christmas children’s musical during Contemporary Christian service at the Support Site Chapel Sunday, Dec. 30 to Saturday, Jan. 55 — Club Beyond’s 3rd Annual Winter Blitz; for more information, contact Arturo Paulino at 081-568-4603 or apaulino@clubbeyond.org.
FFSC Tip of the Week: Reporting Child Abuse From the Fleet and Family Support Center
All Department of the Navy personnel must report any known or suspected incidents of child abuse occurring on a military installation or involving persons eligible for Family Advocacy Program services. Non-emergency reports of child abuse should be reported to the local Family Advocacy Representative. Security should be contacted directly if there is any immediate concern for safety or the abuse or neglect is occurring in the moment. Family Advocacy Program staff members are not first responders and do not go to the scene of an incident to investigate. Law enforcement will investigate incidents of domestic or child abuse. Contact security at 911 if on base or 081-568-4911 if off base for an immediate security response to an incident of abuse or neglect. Security personnel will contact the Family Advocacy Program on-call worker to inform him or her of an incident and to discuss the safety and support needs of those involved. To report domestic or child abuse to the Family Advocacy Program during duty hours, contact the FFSC at 081-811-6372 or 081-811-6533 and ask to speak to the on-call social worker. No further information will be provided to the reporter. Reports can be made anonymously, with the exception of mandated reporters such as child care providers.
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Tiger Sharks attack in Antwerp
Kids’ Talk: Exploring Siracusa
By Nicole Urbanski
By Ferdinando Aurelio Johnston, age 8
ver Veterans Day weekend, I visited Sicily with my family. We went to the city of Siracusa. It is located on the southeastern coast of the Sicily and was founded by ancient Greeks more than 2,700 years ago. One of its most famous inhabitants was Archimedes. Archimedes was a mathematician, physicist, engineer, inventor, and astronomer, and he is considered to be the greatest mathematician of antiquity. He was killed by the Romans in 212 B.C. after helping Siracusa fight the Romans in a three-year battle. Off the coast of Siracusa is the island of Ortygia, connected to Siracusa by three short bridges. It is a beautiful island with many churches, old buildings, fountains and piazzas. We had pizzas for lunch on Ortygia looking over the Piazza Duomo in front of the Cathedral of Siracusa. We also saw the Temple of Apollo and Fountain of Diana while we were there. After lunch, we visited the Roman Amphitheater and the Tomb of Archimedes back in
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Ferdinando Johnston, age 8, poses for a photo during his family’s trip to Sicily during Veterans Day weekend. (Photo courtesy of the Johnston family)
Siracusa. We walked through the Greek Theater, which is close to the Roman Amphitheater. My brother, Simone, and I sat in the theater, pretending we were listening to Greek philosophers and watching Greek plays. We ended the trip by climbing around the caves behind the theaters — that was a lot of fun! I would definitely recommend going to Siracusa for a day trip. You’ll find a beautiful city, with lots of history and monuments to discover, and really great Sicilian food! I hope we can go again soon.
Submit to Kids Talk This ongoing series in Panorama showcases the writing of children and teenagers who are part of Naples' U.S. and NATO military community. Submissions can be e-mailed to naplespanorama@eu.navy.mil. Please include the name of the author, along with his or her age. Submissions must be the work of the student or child.
The Naples Tiger Sharks traveled to Antwerp, Belgium Nov. 24 and 25 for the European Forces Swim League Long Distance Championship meet, where they managed to place fourth out of 16 teams. The two-day event showcased swimmers’ endurance, with event distances ranging from 400 to 1,500 meters. “It's not every swimmer that can go out and swim, or has the desire to swim and compete in the 1,500-, 800-, and 400-(meter) freestyle, and the 400(meter) Individual Medley,” coach Jane Higgins said. “These athletes all have five very important characteristics in common: discipline, desire, devotion, determination, and dedication.” A total of 23 Tiger Sharks competed against athletes in their same age categories, and medals were awarded to those who placed first through fifth. Gold Medals were earned by two Tiger Sharks. Luke Patterson earned a first place finish in the 400-meter freestyle event, while Ariana Lewis placed first in both the 800-meter and 1,500-meter freestyle events. Lewis also finished fifth in the 400-meter individual medley. Lindsey Sharp placed second in the 400-meter freestyle event, earning a silver medal. The team proved proficient in the 400-meter Individual Medley, with second-place finishes in this event going to Danielle Cutler, Emily Patterson, Nick Sherer, and John Thibodeau. Carly Sharp added a third-place finish, while Shannon Cutler contributed a fourth-place finish and Timothy Smith placed fifth in this event. Danielle Cutler also garnered a third-place finish in the 800-meter freestyle. Nick Sherer added two third-place finishes in the 800- and 1500meter freestyle, while Thibodeau earned medals for his fourth-place finish in the 1,500-meter freestyle and fifth-place finish in the 800-meter freestyle. Carly Sharp and Shannon Cutler added to the medal total, earning fifth- and fourth-place finishes, respectively, in the 800-meter freestyle. Leslie Traucht finished fourth in the 400-meter freestyle event. Brother Stephen Traucht also competed in the 400-meter freestyle, finishing fifth. Brendan Smith also finished fifth in the 400-meter freestyle in his age category. With 16 teams and 249 swimmers, points and placement went deep, and so did the Tiger Sharks’ talent. Swimmers Alexis Cutler, Morgan Dodge, Kelsey Lynch, Maura Patterson, Marshall Saunders, John and Noah Sherer, Nathan Traucht and Jodie Urbanski all earned points in their events, contributing to the team total. Swimmer Andrew Smith recorded a personal record in the 800-meter freestyle event. “The coaches were very excited with the results of this meet, and extremely proud of the team’s achievements.” Higgins said. “The swimmers have been working very hard over the past 10 weeks and they were physically prepared, stayed mentally tough, and swam some very smart races.” The Tiger Sharks will travel north this weekend to compete in Aviano on Saturday, followed by a meet in Vicenza on Sunday.
Local sailor chosen for Seaman to Admiral-21 program IT2 Timothy Cahoe, currently assigned to the staff of Commander, U.S. Naval Forces Europe -Africa at Allied Joint Force Command (JFC) Naples, was recently selected for the Seaman to Admiral-21 program. Cahoe was selected for the program’s Surface Warfare Officer/ Information Professional option. He will attend the Naval Science Institute in Newport, Rhode Island in February 2013, followed by the Naval Reserve Officer Training College of college of his choice. Petty Officer Cahoe’s personal awards include the Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal, the Good Conduct Medal and multiple letters of commendation from flag-level officers. He is working toward his Bachelor of Science degree in computer systems and information technology. During his off-duty time, he routinely volunteers time and support to various programs within the local Naples community. (Photo by ITC(SW/AW/NAC)Bryant Roundy)
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Vice Adm. Frank C. Pandolfe (right) congratulates AG3 Kathleen Mosher, who is assigned to Commander, Task Force 69, on being named this week’s Sailor in the Spotlight. Petty Officer Mosher is the primary technician for Naval Oceanographic Anti-submarine warfare (ASW) Det. Naples. She is responsible for the daily forecast for the U.S. 6th Fleet area of responsibility, detailing all meteorological and oceanographic (METOC) impacts to units within the European and African theaters of operations. As departmental supply petty officer, she is responsible for ordering and receiving all materials needed for future command anti-submarine warfare missions. She has given comprehensive METOC training to 52 reservists that have come to Task Force 69 to support missions throughout Europe and Africa. Petty Officer Mosher was the first in her work center to qualify as an Enlisted Information Dominance Warfare Specialist. She plans to make second class, and strives to one day become a chief petty officer. (Photo courtesy of Commander, U.S. 6th Fleet Public Affairs)
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acob Gray, a freshman, has been named the Boys’ Cross Country Athlete of the Month for November. Jacob led the Wildcats’ cross country team to an undefeated season and a second-place finish at the European Championships. An impressive freshman athlete, he won most regular season races and continually posted impressive times, such as a 17:39 finish during the Oct. 6 race at the Naval Activity Naples Support Site. This season, he finished fifth among all Division II runners and 29th overall at the DODDS European Championships in Baumholder, Germany.
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As a captain of the team, Isabel provides exemplary leadership for the team and rallied the team to another Division II European title. Izzy’s accomplishments this season included being named to the 2012 All-Region Team and the 2012 All-European Team. Additionally, Isabel was recently accepted to the Naval Academy. She maintains an exceptionally high GPA despite all of her extracurricular activities.
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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 081-5684639 for more information.
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M ORE I NSIDE P AGE … VOLUNTEERS NEEDED continued THE NAPLES OVERSEAS SPOUSES CLUB (NOSC) is seeking members to serve as volunteers at its thrift store. When the store is open, NOSC members are needed to help with sorting, merchandising, bagging, and running the cash register. When the store is closed, we need assistance with preparing the store for shopping. Call us at 081-8114200 or e-mail us at noscitaly@gmail.com to sign up for training. 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. 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. NAPLES HIGH SCHOOL MUSIC BOOSTERS seeks 2012-2013 board members. For more information, e-mail matthew.ukleja@ gmail.com. THE AMERICAN SOCCER CLUB (ASC) OF NAPOLI is looking for qualified coaches. Those interested in coaching should e-mail doc@ascnapoli.com. NAVY LEAGUE OF THE U.S./NAPLES COUNCIL is seeking board members. Contact Betty Reese at 081-526-8051 or breese@cybernet.it. 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 email Angel Neese at itwife2000@yahoo.com. NAVY-MARINE CORPS RELIEF SOCIETY OPERATION CLIP & SAVE (coupons): 081-568-3913.
Friday, Nov. 30 4:30 p.m.Alex Cross, PG-13, Premiere Showing 6 p.m. Rise of the Guardians, PG, 7:30 p.m.Paranormal Activity 4, R, Premiere Showing Saturday, Dec. 1 Rise of the Guardians, PG 4 p.m. Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn 2, PG-13 6 p.m. Here Comes the Boom, PG 7 p.m. Taken 2, PG-13 3 p.m.
Sunday, Dec. 2 Here Comes the Boom, PG 4 p.m. Alex Cross, PG-13 6:30 p.m.Rise of the Guardians, PG (3D) 7 p.m. Skyfall, PG-13
Wednesday, Dec. 5 4:30 p.m.Finding Nemo, G (3D) Last Showing 6:30 p.m.Skyfall, PG-13 7 p.m. Dredd, R (3D) Thursday, Dec. 6 4:30 p.m.Hotel Transylvania, PG (3D) 6:30 p.m.Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn 2 PG-13 7 p.m. Skyfall, PG-13 Last Showing
Monday, Dec. 3 Closed — No Movie
Friday, Dec. 7 4:30 p.m.Rise of the Guardians, PG (3D) 6 p.m. Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn 2 PG-13 7:30 p.m.Silent Hill Revelation, R (3D) Premiere Showing
Movie descriptions ISE OF THE GUARDIANS, PG. Cast voices: Chris Pine, Alec Baldwin, Hugh Jackman, Isla Fisher, Jude Law. Animation, 97 min. Rise of the Guardians tells the story of a group of heroes who each possess extraordinary abilities. When an evil spirit known as Pitch lays down the gauntlet to take over the world, the immortal Guardians must join forces for the first time to protect the hopes, beliefs and imagination of children all over the world.
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TOURS OPEN TO BOTH U.S. MILITARy AND NATO I.D. CARD HOLDERS USO DAILY TOURS Nov. 30 Wine Tasting and Demijohn Shopping . .€ 47 Dec. 1 Christmas Alley and Shopping Downtown .€ 24 Dec. 2 Angels and Demons Tour in Rome . . . . . . . . . . . .€ 62 Dec. 7 Wine Tasting at Cantina del Vesuvio . .€ 49 Dec. 8 Neapolitan Night . . . .€ 52
ARANORMAL ACTIVITY 4, R. Cast: Katie Featherston, Kathryn Newton, Brady Allen. Thriller, 88 min. The Paranormal Activity film series continues with this fourth entry from Paramount Pictures, once again directed by Henry Joost and Ariel Schulman. This time, the cell phones and computer cameras are focused on a teenage girl whose family allows a young boy named Robbie to stay with them while his mom is sick. Soon after, eerie things start happening in the household, some of which focus on the girl's younger brother, Wyatt. As the bumps in the night become more pronounced, the mysteries surrounding Robbie's family and the house across the street grow to the point where the only thing for the teen girl to do is investigate herself.
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LEX CROSS, PG-13. Cast: Tyler Perry, Matthew Fox, Rachel Nichols, Edward Burns, Jean Reno. Thriller, 102 min. Alex Cross, a young homicide detective and psychologist, meets his match in a serial killer. The two face off in a high-stakes game of cat and mouse, but when the mission gets personal, Cross is pushed to the edge of his moral and psychological limits.
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WILIGHT SAGA: BREAKING DAWN PART 2, PG-13. Cast: Kristen Stewart, Robert Pattinson, Taylor Lautner, Olga Fonda, Janelle Froehlich. Drama, 116 min. Brought back from near-death by Edward after childbirth, Bella begins her new life as a vampire and mother to their daughter, Renesmee. When the Volturi are led to believe that Renesmee was not born as a vampire but, rather, turned into one in violation of their code, the Volturi set out to destroy the child and the Cullen clan. The Cullens then band together with vampires from around the world to stand united against the Volturi.
No Children Under 10 Admitted to R-Rated Movies
INDING NEMO, G (3D). Voices by: Albert Brooks, Ellen DeGeneres, Alexander Gould, Willem Dafoe, Brad Garrett. Animation, 107 min. "Finding Nemo" follows the comedic and momentous journey of an overly protective clownfish named Marlin and his son Nemo, who become separated in the Great Barrier Reef when Nemo is unexpectedly taken from his ocean home and dumped into a fish tank. Buoyed by the companionship of Dory, a friendly-but-forgetful Pacific regal blue tang, Marlin embarks on a dangerous trek, and finds himself the unlikely hero of an epic effort to rescue his son — who hatches a few daring plans of his own to return safely home.
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ERE COMES THE BOOM, PG. Cast: Salma Hayek, Kevin James, Henry Winkler, Joe Rogan, Bas Rutten. Comedy, 105 min. Former collegiate wrestler Scott Voss is a 42-year-old apathetic biology teacher in a failing high school. When cutbacks threaten to cancel the music program and lay off its teacher, Scott begins to raise money by moonlighting as a mixed martial arts fighter. Everyone thinks Scott is crazy — most of all, the school nurse, Bella. But in his quest, Scott gains something he never expected as he becomes a sensation that rallies the entire school.
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ONGOING/ON THE HORIZON NAPOLI NATION FAN CLUB is a group that helps community members attend SSC Napoli soccer games, promotes intercultural relations and provides SSC Napoli information to the community. Membership benefits include SSC Napoli gear, discounted tickets and entry to Napoli Nation functions. FMI, visit www.facebook.com/groups/USASSCNapoli. SIGN UP FOR THE ROME MARATHON that takes place in the Eternal City March 17, 2013. Register through race promoter Gianni Interbartolo, founder of the command-sponsored running group Le Piume Nere, and save on registration costs. Cost is €50 until Dec. 15; €60 for registrations between Dec. 15 and Jan. 31; and €70 if you register between Jan. 31 and March 4. Marathon participants are allowed 7 hours to complete the 26.2mile course. For more information, contact Gianni Interbartolo at ginterbartolo@yahoo.it. PROTESTANT WOMEN OF THE CHAPEL (PWOC) meets every Tuesday morning at 9 a.m. in the Support Site Fellowship Hall (above the library) for food, friends and faith. There are six Bible studies to choose from, and childcare and nursery care to homeschoolers is free. CONNECT THE TOTS CLUB unites families with children from newborn to pre-school age within the Naples military community. Club events include monthly coffee mornings and birthday parties, weekly playgroups, craft activities and more. For more information, visit www.meetup.com/ Connect-the-Tots-Club. CATHOLIC WOMEN OF THE CHAPEL meets monthly in the Support Site Fellowship Hall for prayer, fellowship, and learning. Child care provided. We also meet Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m. for Rosary and Thursdays at 9:30 a.m. for bible study. For more information, e-mail cwocnaples@gmail.com or check out our Facebook page: Catholic Women of the Chapel - NSA Naples, Italy. SEVENTH DAY ADVENTIST WORSHIP SERVICE will take place every Saturday at the Support Site Chapel from 9 a.m. to noon. The schedule is as follows: Sabbath school, 9:15 to 10:15 a.m.; songs and praise, 10:15 to 10:45 a.m.; divine service, 10:45 a.m. to noon. For more information, please contact Paolo at 334-906-0994. NAPLES OFFICIALS ASSOCIATION NEEDS REFEREES Anyone interested should contact Nigel Alexander at 081-721-5413 or 346-680-3282 or by e-mail to nalexander@afsouth.nato.int. HARRY S. TRUMAN LODGE No. 649 meets 6:30 p.m. every 2nd and 4th Friday of the month at 6:30 p.m. FMI, contact Kevin Baker at 338-479-7023 or hst649sec@yahoo.com, or visit http://groups.yahoo.com/ group/HST649. PUBLIC SPEAKING WITH TOASTMASTERS The Naples Toastmasters Club meets the first and third Tuesdays of every month. Meetings are held at the Support Site Community Center at 6:30 p.m. FMI, contact the Toastmasters president at 342-010-6263. GAETA/NAPLES AREA GIRL SCOUTS Now accepting registration for the 2012-13 school year. We are still in need of leaders and co-leaders. Training and support provided. FMI, contact naplesgs@yahoo.com. FILIPINO-AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF NAPLES, ITALY meets at noon the first Sunday of every month at the Support Site Fellowship Hall. For more information, contact Ron Nacianceno at 081-568-1746 or 335-7604446. Also check out the group’s Facebook page, Fil-Am Naples. BOY SCOUT TROOP 007 holds troop meetings every Monday from 6:30 to 8 p.m. in the Support Site Community Center. E-mail the Scoutmaster at 007troop@gmail.com or visit the website at sites.google.com/site/boyscouttroop007naples. THE 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. THE NAPLES CHRISTIAN HOMESCHOOL ASSOCIATION meets every month to support families who have chosen to educate their own children. We offer weekly park/pool days, a moms’ nights out and field trips to explore Bella Napoli and beyond! Interested? Need more information? Considering homeschooling? Please contact Natalie Mack at NPMack3@aol.com. 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 081-568-6670 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.
Tuesday, Dec. 4 Closed — No Movie
REDD, R. Cast: Lena Headey, Domhnall Gleeson, Karl Urban, Olivia Thirlby, Deobia Oparei. Action/Adventure, 98 min. The future America is an irradiated waste land. On its East Coast between Boston and Washington, D.C. lies Mega City One: a vast, violent metropolis where criminals rule the chaotic streets. The only force of order lies with the urban cops called "Judges" who possess the combined powers of judge, jury and instant executioner. Known and feared throughout the city, Dredd is the ultimate Judge, challenged with ridding the city of its latest scourge: “Slo-Mo,” a dangerous drug epidemic that has users experiencing reality at a fraction of its normal speed. AKEN 2, PG-13. Cast: Liam Neeson, Maggie Grace, Famke Janssen, Rade Serbedzija, Leland Orser. Action/Adventure, 92 min. Bryan Mills, a retired CIA agent with a particular set of skills, stopped at nothing to save his daughter Kim from Albanian kidnappers. When the father of one of the kidnappers swears revenge, and takes Bryan and his wife hostage during their family vacation in Istanbul, Bryan enlists Kim to help them escape, and uses his advanced level of special forces tactics to get his family to safety and systematically take out the kidnappers one by one.
KYFALL, PG-13. Cast: Daniel Craig, Judi Dench, Ralph Fiennes, Javier Bardem, Helen McCrory. Action/Adventure, 143 min. In this latest installment of the Bond franchise, Bond's loyalty to M is tested as her past comes back to haunt her. As MI6 comes under attack, 007 must track down and destroy the threat, no matter how personal the cost. ILENT HILL REVELATION, R (3D). Cast: Adelaide Clemens, Sean Bean, Kit Harrington, Radha Mitchell, Deborah Kara Unger. Horror, 95 min. Heather Mason and her father have been on the run, always one step ahead of dangerous forces that she doesn't fully understand. On the eve of her 18th birthday, plagued by horrific nightmares and the disappearance of her father, Heather discovers she's not who she thinks she is. The revelation leads her deeper into a demonic world that threatens to trap her forever.
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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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In the event of an emergency or to report a crime, please call the Emergency Dispatch Center at 081-568-4911 or 5911.
The Castel Sant'Elmo on the hill of Vomero in Naples dates back to the 13th century, and commands stunning views of the Naples area from Sorrento to Gaeta. The military outpost served for centuries as a defensive fortification, and later as a military prison in the 1800s. (Photos by Laura Byrd)
Castel’Sant Elmo: Lording over Naples By Laura Byrd
itting in the back seat of a Honda Accord that has seen better days, my forehead is pressed against the glass of the rear passenger window as we whip left and right through the streets of Naples. The colorful street life is going by in a blur. Three women clinging to a scooter brush past us and the two passengers grin gleefully at me while the driver, talking on a cell phone, blasts through an intersection, barely missing a city bus. An elderly
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woman walking a tiny dog is scolding a shopkeeper for something related to the fruit and vegetables he is selling out of crates on the sidewalk, and four men are playing cards on a folding table a foot away from the busy street. It’s fascinating chaos that I’m grateful to witness and not have to negotiate from behind the wheel. Five of us are packed into the small sedan, and our driver, Jerry Gathof, a civilian oceanographer for the U.S. Sixth Fleet command in Naples, is at the wheel. A resident of Campania for the past four years, Gathof has no idea what streets will take us to our destination, but he is confident nonetheless, and we are enjoying the wild ride. Swinging up a boulevard into the upper-class neighborhood of Vomero — often described as one of the better places to live in Naples — our drive becomes steep as we ascend a residential street. Finally a tiny brown sign indicates we’re likely to be within walking distance of our destination, and our driver deftly squeezes the Honda between two vehicles parked alongside the street. Hiking up the hill and around a corner, we arrive at the Castel Sant’Elmo. A medieval
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. fortress believed to have been built as a palatial private residence sometime in the 13th century, the fortress morphed over the centuries into a military installation. Re-invented as a huge, hexagon shaped castle surrounded by a moat, the castle was constructed for the marines by a controversial architect during the 1530s, but was later restored several times and continued to serve as a military outpost and prison for centuries. Eventually the property was turned over to the Provence of Campania and underwent a seven-year restoration in the 1970s that restored the original parapet walkways and internal chambers of the castle. While the fortress is now home to a museum, a 700-seat auditorium and an art gallery, the most outstanding feature of Castel Sant’Elmo is its lofty position lording over Naples. The view is a 360-degree circle that stretches from Sorrentine peninsula to the south to the shores of Gaeta in the northwest. The islands of Capri, Ischia and Procida are framed by an expanse of ocean stretch-
Visitors to Castel Sant'Elmo can wander the walkways of the medieval fortification while admiring a 360-degree view of Naples and the sea.
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Above: Castel Sant’Elmo in Naples’ Vomero district dates back to the 13th century. Today, it contains a 700-seat auditorium and is often a venue for evening concerts. Right: Castel Sant’Elmo provides a clear view of Naples’ ancient Spaccanapoli neighborhood, where the outline of the Greco-Roman grid plan can still be seen today. In the Roman period, Via San Biagio dei Librai (pictured) and Via dei Tribunali were the east-west thoroughfares (decumani) that divided the ancient city.
ing to infinity. Looking eastward over the city, the historic district of Spaccanapoli, derived from the original grid plan of the Greco-Roman city of Neapolis, is dramatically obvious. The conspicuous appearance of Spaccanapoli’s main streets, Via dei Tribunali and Via San Biagio dei Librai, makes it easy to see why it the area is described as dividing Naples in two — Spaccanapoli literally means “split Naples.” From this vantage point, Mt. Vesuvius is regal as part of the backdrop, and on a clear day the volcano that devastated the area centuries ago is both handsome and foreboding. Watching the cruise ships parked neatly far below in the Port of Naples, I wonder how many land excursions include Castel Sant’Elmo. Competing with the popular Pompeii and island of Capri on a tourist’s itinerary, it’s possible some visitors never get to see Naples from here, at the top of a medieval fortress that has lorded over Campania for centuries.
Getting There Castel Sant’Elmo is located at Via Tito Angelini, 22 in the upper part of Naples’ Vomero neighborhood. It is open from 8:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Wednesday through Monday. The ticket office shuts down one hour before closing time. Closed Tuesdays. General admission is €5 for adults, though prices can vary if there is a special exhibition. The castle is directly adjacent to the Certosa di San Martino, a monastic complex that now contains a museum, along with an impressive Baroque church and cloister. There is some street parking in the residential area that surrounds the castle, but few parking garages. More parking garages are available in the shopping area that surrounds Piazza Vanvitelli, which is about a 1-kilometer uphill walk from the castle. The Funicolare di Montesanto, the Funicolare di Chiaia and Funicolare Centrale all stop near Piazza Vanvitelli, as does Linea 1 of the Naples Metro.
The military outpost of Castel Sant’Elmo, situated at the top of the Vomero hill in Naples, served for centuries as a defensive fortification, and later as a military prison.
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HUMAN RESOURCES OFFICE (HRO) NOTICE: The HRO website for vacancy announcements is unavailable until further notice. To find out what positions are currently open please contact our front desk at 081-568-5409. The announcements are visible at the Fleet and Family Support Center at the Support Site and at the Human Resources Office at Capodichino. Copies of vacancy announcements will be also posted on FACEBOOK at HRO¬_NAPLES. The Human Resources Office is located in the Admin I building at Capodichino, 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: Customer service operation hours for the following HRO services are Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. and from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.: • ID/CAC CARDS (DD1172-2) • Requests for an Official Passport (DD1056) • Logistical Support Letters • Work Certificates
U.S. POSITIONS 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 DEC. 6 Secretary (O/A), GS-0318-07 KPP 08 or GS-0318-08, ANN# EUR13-496227-AG, Full Time Permanent Secretary, GS-0318-06 KPP 07 or GS-0318-07, ANN#EUR13-484586-SC, Full Time Permanent Protocol Specialist, GS-0301-13, ANN#EUR13-502459-SC, Full Time Permanent Accountant, GS-0510-12, ANN# EUR13-502155-SC, Full Time Permanent Financial Management Analyst, GS-0501-12 KPP 13 or GS0501-13, ANN#EUR13-494413SC, Full Time Permanent Management Analyst, GS-034309, ANN#EUR13-500353-AV, Full Time Permanent CLOSING DEC. 13 Program Manager, GS-0340-15, ANN#EUR13-503591-SC, Full Time Permanent Financial Technician, GS-050306, ANN#EUR13-505772-AG, Full Time Permanent Supervisory Interdisciplinary, GS-0801/0808/0810/0830-13, ANN#EUR13-503614-AV, Full Time Permanent Contract Specialist, GS-110212, ANN#EUR13-503552-AV, 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: Dec. 12, 2012
U.S. COURTESY VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT Navy Federal Credit Union is seeking two outgoing and servicefocused individuals to direct activities at our full service branch office in Naples, Italy. If you have demonstrated supervisory work experience or management ability, Navy Federal has a career opportunity for you. To apply, go to navyfederal.org,
click careers, then search jobs, and apply for the following opening: Assistant Manager, Branch Office - Naples - Job ID 18321 Manager, Branch Office - Naples - Job ID 18332. (If you do not see the posting using the search Job ID function, scroll through the available openings pages using the “next” button until you find the correct Job ID and opening.)
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 DEC. 6 Engineering Technician, Ua0802-02, ANN#44308-501379-AV, Full Time Temporary CLOSING DEC. 13 Specialista Ingegnere Meccanico, Q2-0830, ANN#44308504638-AV, Full Time Permanent If you have any questions, contact the front desk at 081-568-5409. You will be contacted within 24 hours, so please be sure to provide your contact information. Thank you and we appreciate your input, whether negative or positive, so that we can find ways to improve the HRO services or continue to provide excellent service. As a reminder, an HRO representative is available for the bi-weekly "Meet & Greet" at the Support Site food court area. Please feel free to come by, pick up a copy of a vacancy announcement that you may be interested in applying for, or ask questions. If the HRO representative is unable to provide you a response, he or she will bring the question back to the HRO office and you will be provided an answer or a call back the same day. The next "Meet & Greet" is from 8 a.m. to 9 a.m. Dec. 3, 2012.
NON-APPROPRIATED FUND (NAF) POSITIONS Fleet & Family Readiness NAF Local Naples job announcements within CNREURAFSWA may be viewed at: www.cnic.navy.mil/ Naples/FleetAndFamilyReadiness /AboutFleetAndFamilyReadiness /Jobs/index.htm The necessary application forms are also available online. For any questions you have, you may reach us at 081-568-5612/4164.
NSA NAPLES POSITIONS, MWR OPEN CONTINUOUS POSITIONS Child and Youth Programs Assistant, CY-1702-I/II, ANN#12159, (Multiple Positions). Flexible/ regular part-time, Child Development Centers, School Age Care, Youth Programs, Capodichino/ Support Site. Provides appropriate developmental care and instruction for children and youth ranging in age from 6 weeks to 18 years in a Child and Youth Program setting Performs routine, day-to-day care of infants and children ranging from 6 weeks to 5 years old. Assembles 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, and 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#12-002, 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. 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#12-104, 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 use. Open until filled. Recreation Aid, NF-0189-01, ANN#12-155, flexible part time, Liberty Division, Capodichino. Helps the customers in the recreation center with recreational events. Recreation Aid (Intramural Sports), NF-0189-01, ANN#13007, flexible, Fitness Branch, Capodichino/ Support Site. Assists the sport coordinator to plan fitness activities. Bartender, NA-7405-05, ANN#13-011, flexible, Bowling Center, Support Site. Prepares and serves all types of alcoholic and nonalcoholic beverage from a full service bar.
NEX EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES 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#120002EF Supervisory Sales Clerk/E8A/NF-02/RFT. Closes: Dec. 7, 2012. Rate: $9.00$12.00. Responsible for supervising a group of associates that sell ladies apparel while exercising professional selling techniques. Ann#120003GH Sales Clerk/ CL/NF-01/FPT. Open until filled. Pay Rate: $8.00-$9.50. Responsible for selling general merchandise to customers and ensuring merchandise is properly stocked and displayed for the Cosmetics, Health & Personal Care, Sporting Goods, Garden, Christmas Shop , Pets , and Cough and Cold departments. Ann#120003GG Sales Clerk/ SL/NF-01/FPT. Open until filled. Pay Rate: $8.00-$9.50. Res-
ponsible for selling general merchandise to customers and ensuring merchandise is properly stocked and displayed for the Jewelry, Mens, Ladies, Shoes, Cosmetics, Handbags, and Children’s departments. Ann#120002U7 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#120003GF Sales Clerk/ HL/NF-01/Flex. Open until filled. Pay Rate: $8.00-$9.50. Responsible for selling general merchandise to customers and ensuring merchandise is properly stocked and displayed for the electronics, housewares, domestics, furniture, and gifts departments. Ann#120003J2 Security Guard/ 52/NF-01/Flex (4 positions). Open until filled. Pay Rate: $9.00-$11.00. Ensures enforcement of security measures; conducts inspections; prepares reports concerning security related incidents, etc. Ann#1200035H LP/Safety Investigative Asst/Trainee/52/NF-02/ Flex (2 positions). Open until filled. Pay Rate: $9.50-$11.50. Responsible for the protection of Navy Exchange assets through investigative strategies and the auditing of controls designed to prevent and minimize loss potential. GRICIGNANO MINI MART Ann#12000343 Sales Clerk/ MM/NF-01/Flex. Open until filled. Pay Rate: $8.00-$9.50. Responsible for selling general merchandise to customers and ensuring merchandise is properly stocked and available.
CAPODICHINO NEX MART Ann#120002U4 Sales Clerk/ MM/NF-01/Flex. Closes: Open Until Filled. Pay Rate: $8.00$9.50. Responsible for selling general merchandise to customers and ensuring merchandise is properly stocked and available. Ann#1200036G Customer Service Clerk/MM/NF-01/RFT. Closes: Dec. 7, 2012. Pay Rate: $9.00-$10.50. Performs a variety of customer service duties including special orders, foreign currency exchange, Western Union, merchandise returns, etc. JFC-NATO MINI MART Ann#1200034W Sales Clerk/ MM/NF-01/Flex. Open until filled. Pay Rate: $8.00-$9.50. Responsible for selling general merchandise to customers and ensuring merchandise is properly stocked and available. LATINA MINI MART Ann#120002U5 Sales Clerk/ MM/NF-01/Flex. Closes: Open until filled. Pay Rate: $8.00$10.00. Responsible for selling general merchandise to customers and ensuring merchandise is properly stocked and available. GAETA MINI MART Ann#1200036H Retail Annex Operator/MM/NF-02/Flex. Dec. 7, 2012. Pay Rate: $10.00-14.00. Responsible for supervising a group of associates that sell general merchandise to customers exercising professional selling techniques.
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