Panorama Jan. 24, 2014

59th year, no. 3

Serving the nato, naples and Gaeta military community in italy

Friday, January 24, 2014

Liberty Room Opens Its Doors at Support Site

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Martin Luther King Jr. Birthday Celebration Page 4

MCPON Talks Future Force at National Synposium Page 6

Hospitalman Stephen Coleman breaks open a piñata during the official opening of the Liberty Room located in the Support Site Bachelor Enlisted Quarters, Jan. 22. Staci Dietrich and Tony Scotto from MWR's Liberty department were there with pizzas, games, raffle drawings and a few DJs from AFN to help with the entertainment. The Liberty Room hosts a 70-inch TV with a DVD player, an Xbox 360 with games (an Xbox One and PlayStation 4 are on the way), pool table, dart boards, board games and a kitchen area. (Photo by MCC Travis Simmons)

Finding Tomorrow's Sailors The Benefits of Recruiting Duty

By MCC Christopher E. Tucker, Defense Media Activity

FC2 (SW/AW) Brian Whitaker saw recruiting duty as a chance to be close to home. With a three-year-old daughter and coming off four-and-a-half years of sea duty aboard USS George Washington (CVN 73), he wanted a chance to spend some time focused on his family.

So when he entered his detailing window, he asked if there was a recruiting billet close to Richmond, Va. He was in luck. There was a billet in Fairfax, only 100 miles north of his hometown, but he had to qualify.

"My daughter was with me in Japan, and I wanted her to get to know her aunts, uncles - get to know her family," Whitaker said. "I wanted to spend a little more time with her on shore duty as well."

Fortunately, he was a topnotch Sailor with solid evaluations and no physical fitness shortcomings. His chain of

Naples Wrestling Hosts Meeting of Five Teams Page 11

Weekly Crime Report Review what happened between Jan. 15 and Jan. 21.

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FRIDAY High 55 / Low 43 Rain

Fire Controlman 2nd Class Brian Whitaker, a Navy recruiter out of Navy Recruiting Station Fairfax, goes over paperwork with Daniel J. Roy, a recruit candidate in the delayed entry program (DEP.) Individuals in the DEP program attend monthly meetings with their recruiters to prepare them for Recruit Training Command. (Photo by MC1 Nathan Laird)

command endorsed his specialduty screening package.

Whitaker is one of literally thousands of Sailors from the

fleet who are selling the Navy to potential recruits around the country, and in some cases around the world. The Navy

has recruiting stations Guam, Europe and Japan.

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Captain’s Corner

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By Capt. Scott Gray NSA Commanding Officer

As many of you have probably noticed, the winter weather in Naples is generally very rainy. This can turn simple daily errands and commutes into daunting tasks. Low visibility and slippery roads combine to create dangerous conditions.

It was, during this season, last year that we lost a shipmate on the local roads.

Keep these things in mind when setting your morning alarm. Try and leave the house a bit earlier, especially on those rainy days, to compensate for the inevitable traffic. This will facilitate a safer commute.

This season of rain also means an increased risk of mold.

A friend of the family, when they first moved to Naples, could not figure out how dust managed to gather on the ceiling of their basement. It was only after they noticed the dust gathering in very distinct circles that they realized it was mold. Those of you living in housing with below-ground rooms should take extra precautions during this time of year. The increased humidity combined with low-lying, lowlight conditions are the perfect formula for mold growth.

Use a dehumidifier if you have one, open your windows to increase air circulation, and if you see mold spots start to form, clean them off with a diluted bleach solution. Mold can cause a wide range of problems, so the best practice is to immediately address and eliminate it.

Liberty centers are constantly improving with the latest technology Navy-wide as we learn more and more about the importance of stress-free facilities and relaxation after a hard-week’s work. Our new liberty room at the Support Site Barracks, featuring a brand-new 70 inch flat screen TV and Xbox 360 game console, had its grand-opening on Wednesday. We hope the room will provide Sailors another enjoyable option for leisure activities onboard the Support Site. We are working additional improvements including massage chairs along with a wide variety of gaming systems, table games, and movies at your fingertips. Take advantage of this improved facility.

Throughout the upcoming year, the entire House of Representatives, a third of the U.S. Senate and 36 state governors will be elected. This means that everyone of voting age has a direct role in choosing the future leaders of our country. All you need to do is fill out the simple Federal Post Card Application available online at FVAP.gov. If you have completed a FPCA in the past, fill out another one again, this year, to ensure your voting eligibility. Be sure to update your mailing address, request a ballot and spread the word about upcoming elections.

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Federal Post Card Application This year, the entire U.S. House of Representatives, a third of the U.S. Senate and 36 state governors will be elected. Do not miss out on your opportunity to take part.

Visit FVAP.gov and use the online Federal Post Card Application (FPCA) assistant to help you complete the form, and find more information about the voting process, as well as your state's requirements and deadlines. To be sure you qualify to vote in this year's elections, it is recommend that you complete and submit a new one now. Be sure to update your mailing address, request a ballot and spread the word about upcoming elections.

Personal Post Office Box Numbers Coming into effect by April 15, service members will be assigned individual box numbers that will continue to incorporate the nine digit zip code, Zip+4. The new system will expedite address changes, reduce cost to the military postal system, and improve service to military personnel. The change will not effect how you currently receive your mail; if personnel use a personal box or a mail orderly, they will continue with that method.

Individuals will be informed of their new address by mail orderlies before Feb. 1. Please note that some service members will be required to change their shipping addresses for subscriptions and regular mail. All questions may be directed to mail orderlies or the post office.

CNIC-Directed Facility Service Reductions Beginning in January, CNIC facility reductions will impact installation janitorial and grounds keeping services. These are CNO-approved service level reductions.

For NSA Naples, sweeping, mopping and general cleaning of all spaces will be impacted. Office space trash pick up will remain status quo with desk side pick up services occurring weekly. PW reminds all personnel to continue to sort their trash to allow for NSA Naples to meet mandated recycling percentages. For further information, please contact Public Works at DSN 626-4486.

Now - Jan 27: Capo Library and ITT Office Closures during Move In preparation for the move into its new facility, the temporary library is closed and the ITT office will close Jan. 17. The Support Site facilities will remain open to serve patrons. Please call DSN: 629-4361 (Library) or 629-7901 (ITT) if you have any questions. The new Capo Library and ITT facility will open Jan. 27.

Now through Jan 30: Registration for February Swim Lessons Group and Private Swim Lessons are offered beginning Feb 1. Group lessons are four consecutive Saturdays lasting 40 minutes, and the fee is $30 per participant for the month. Class times vary based on age and ability. Private lessons are offered on Saturdays as well. Fee is $20 per 30-minute lesson or $75 for 4 private lessons. Payment is by cash or check only and the deadline for registration is 4 p.m. on Jan 30. Class min/max is 3/6; class will not be held if minimum is not met. For more information, call the Capo Fit Zone Pool at DSN 626-4254 or 081-568-4254.

Jan 24: NOSC Kids Cooking with Vera From 10:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. NOSC will be hosting a cooking class at the Residence of Vera Pierro in Lago Patria at a cost of $21 per child. Enjoy this day off of

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Jan 25: Navy Outdoor Recreation Single-Day Ski Trip With a minimum of 30 patrons, the NOR bus will provide round trip transport to one of several local ski resorts. Cost is $15 per adult/$10 per child 4-12, and free for ages 3 and under (based on space availability). For more information, call the Support Site NOR Center at DSN 629-4947 or 081-811-4947. The NOR is located at the Auto Wood Skills Center behind the Autoport. Hours are Tuesday through Friday from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Jan 25: Knights of Columbus Free Throw Championship Since 1972, the Knights of Columbus has sponsored International Free Throw Championships for boys and girls between the ages of 9 and 14. The championship is set up to have the contestants compete within their own gender and age group. This year’s competition will be held Jan. 25 at the MWR Youth Center on the Support Site. Registration opens at 1:30 p.m. and the competition begins at 2:30 p.m. For more information, please contact Robert Kenney at kofcnaples@ gmail.com.

Jan 25: Youth Basketball Opening Ceremony This event is for all Youth Sports Winter League participants and their families. Join us at the S. Site Youth Center Gym as we kick off the season! All participants must arrive by 8:30 a.m. For more information, call DSN 629-4729 or 081-811-4729 Jan 25: NOSC Bella Crafts Terracotta Decoupage From 11 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. the Support Site Community Center will be hosting a terracotta roof tile decoupage seminar at a cost of $30 per person.

Participants will decoupage two terracotta roof tiles with supplies and instruction provided. For more information and to register and pay please visit www.noscitaly.com Jan 27: Connections Grand Opening At 11:45 a.m. on Jan. 27, MWR will be opening its new facility on Capodichino with a ribbon cutting ceremony.

Connections will be located at the former library in Bldg 453. Cake and refreshments will be served.

Jan 27-28: FINRA Financial Experts Hosting Classes and Workshops Experts from the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority and SaveandInvest.org will be providing workshops at the Support Site FFSC on Jan. 27 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Capo theater on Jan. 28 from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Classes are open to all service members and spouses. Topics will include advanced investing, money for teens, and plans for post military life. For more information about Military Saves Week and taking the Pledge to save, contact the FFSC personal financial manager, Quinton Finuff, at DSN: 629-6554 or 081-811-6554.

Jan 29: Brief for Transitioning Service Members and Spouses All transitioning service members, whether retiring or separating, are welcome to attend the upcoming Transition GPS stand-alone brief at the Capo Theater on Wednesday, Jan. 29, from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. Any questions regarding TRICARE, the Survivor Benefits Program and/or the checkout process at PSD will be answered.

Registration is required for the briefing, which is also open to spouses. Please contact the TAP Coordinator, Suzette Brown, at DSN 629-6542 for additional information or to register.

Jan 30 – Jan 31: Transition GPS Hosts Accessing Higher Education Class Transition GPS will be hosting a two day course for service members and reserve component personnel looking to discover the education requirements needed to attain their career goals. The class will help attendees discover higher education institutions and degree programs, and cover financial and educational options. The class must have minimum of 10 participants registered prior to Jan. 20. Spouses and college-bound family members are welcome to attend.

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Jan 31: International Festival and Silent Auction at Naples Elementary School The Naples Elementary School Parent Teacher Association (PTA) will be hosting its annual International Festival and Silent Auction on Jan. 31 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Entry to the festival is free and the silent auction raises money for programs and events that enrich the children's learning experience. All U.S. and NATO ID cardholders are welcome. The PTA is in search of individuals or groups of volunteers to represent their state or country. Volunteers can choose to represent their homeland through food, dance, music, crafts, pictures, or any other way to share and educate others about it. If you are considering a state or country and would like additional information or to sign up, please email Jaime Thomason at nes.pta1@gmail.com.

Jan 31: January Balloon Birthday Party with Connect the Tots Community members are invited to the January Balloon Birthday Party on Jan 31 at the Support Site playground behind the library. The event starts at 10:30a.m. and is open to all U.S. and NATO ID cardholders. For more information visit http://www.meetup.com/ Connect-the-TotsClub http://www.meetup.com/Connect-the-Tots-Club/ Jan 31 – Feb 2: Flag Football Invitational Tournament Join the Intramural Sports staff for a weekend tournament of flag football at Naples High School. The play format will be Modified Round robin, followed by Double

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Elimination. Trophies will be awarded to 1st, 2nd and 3rd place teams, offensive & defensive MVP’s. Cost is $250 per team and includes t-shirts for all participants. Minimum four teams required, max 8 teams. There will be a mandatory Coaches Meeting on Jan. 31 at 6 p.m. in the Support Site Fitness Forum conference room. Registration is now open. For more information, call IM Sports at DSN 6296528/6259 or 081-811-6528/6529.

Feb 2: Capo Contemporary Christian Service The Religious Ministry will be launching contemporary worship services at Capodichino starting 5 p.m. Feb. 2 at the Capodichino Chapel. This service will include an eclectic style of worship, with music ranging from traditional hymns, Latin, gospel, to urban contemporary. Come out to fellowship, be inspired, and challenged. For more information, please contact the Capo Chapel at DSN 626-3539 or just show up.

Feb 4: Security and Training Exercise On Feb. 4 Support Site will be conducting a security and training exercise. Possible disruptions include momentary gate closure and a shift in traffic patterns. Please contact Steve Ursell DSN 626 3948 with further questions.

Feb 7: Adult and Pediatric CPR/AED/First Aid Course The American Red Cross has scheduled an Adult and Pediatric CPR/AED/First Aid course on Feb. 7 from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at the Capo Red Cross office, Admin II Room 28.1. Registration can be completed starting Jan. 28 to Feb 3. Slots are limited. For more information contact

Italian News Briefs

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Compiled by Teresa Merola

World War II Weapons Cache Found in Naples Underground A group of speleologists came across a remarkable find during an inspection in an ancient war shelter in downtown Naples. They uncovered guns, bullets and rifles that allegedly had been prepared during World War II for the uprising of the Neapolitan people against the German occupation troops called the “Four days of Naples.” The discovery took place at the war shelter in via Broggia. At the bottom of a building and through many stairs, it feels like a return to the wartime of Naples. There are walls covered with engravings expressing fear, empty U.S. Army gasoline tanks, and left over building rubble. The speleologists of the “Macchina del Tempo” (Time machine) association were tasked to go into the heart of the city and ensure there were no water leaks, cracks in the ground or other imminent dangers. Although the weapons were fairly well preserved, the guns were decaying and bayonets were broken. The discovery has been reported to the Military Prosecutor’s office and to the Prosecutor of the Italian Republic for the outcome proceedings.

Italian Woman Waits Nearly a Month for Cancer Results by Post An Italian woman waited almost a month for a letter with her cancer results to be delivered to her home.

She had sought help from police who went to the local post office to

find it among a pile of undelivered mail. Poste Italiane, the stateowned company, regretted the incident blaming the busy Christmas period and the absence of many postmen and sent the woman its apologies. The woman is entitled to press charges against Poste Italiane because she had to delay her chemotherapy treatments. Luca Ghaia, the president of Veneto, called for an immediate investigation into the matter and for those involved to be held responsible.

Man Sentenced for Firing on Prime Minister’s Office The man who opened fire on four police officers guarding the Italian Prime Minister’s office in Rome on the day of his swearing-in ceremony in April 2013 was sented to 16 years in prison. One of the officers remains paralyzed from spinal injuries. Judges rejected the mental inadequacy defense put forward by the man's lawyers, but reduced the punishment from the 18 years requested by prosecutors.

Recovered Stolen Art Masterpieces to be Displayed in Presidential Palace More than one hundred stolen art masterpieces recovered by the Carabinieri from the Cultural Heritage Protection Command are going to be displayed in the Italian presidential palace, the Quirinale in Rome. Italy was one of the first countries to equip itself with a special department to investigate art thefts in 1969 and its headquarters

is in a palace in the center of Rome.

There are 13 regional postings around the country. Police said that the turnover from illegal trade in art is fourth in the world after arms, drugs and financial products. The exhibit shows an entire Etruscan mausoleum found by builders on a construction site near Perugia in central Italy, including 23 well-preserved urns with scenes from Greek mythology. There is also a sculpture of Roman emperor Tiberius stolen in 1971 and found in London 40 years later in 2011, and a triptych that disappeared from Florence in 1977 and was recovered only in 2009.

The exhibition entitled "Memory Regained: Treasures recovered by the Carabinieri", opened to the public on Thursday and runs until March 16th. The exhibition is hosted by the Italian President of the Republic and it is directed by the adviser to the Italian presidency on conservation.

Christmas Celebration Results in Damaged Painting While opening a bottle of sparkling wine during a Christmas celebration, a councilman from Milan inadvertently caused a noticeable hole in an 18th century painting. The large oil canvas is from the 18th century and depicts an ancestor of the family who used to own the building in which it is on display, and now the seat of Milan’s council. The man who caused the damage said he took responsibility for paying for the painting’s restoration, which amounts to 20,000 euros.

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FOR FLEET AND FAMILY SUPPORT CENTER (FFSC) EVENTS, SEE PAGE 5.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED AMERICANS WORKING AROUND THE GLOBE (AWAG) ITALY SOUTH is seeking an individual to assume duties in June 2014 as the Italy South Area Representative. Duties include marketing AWAG in Naples, Gaeta and Sigonella; planning a Leadership and Training Seminar during September - December in Naples and Sigonella; working with private organizations to participate in AWAG and attending board meetings in Germany.

AWAG is a professional volunteer nonprofit, private organization whose mission is to train, strengthen, and connect volunteers, organizations and communities. Please contact Elizabeth Biddle through email at italysouth@awagonline.org for more information.

THE NAPLES OVERSEAS SUPPORT CLUB (NOSC) is seeking volunteers for a manager and treasurer position. The manager oversees the dayto-day operations of the NOSC Thrift Store on Support Site and will work closely with and report to the vice president of fundraising on the NOSC Board. Supervisor, retail and marketing experience is preferred, as well as a working knowledge of Excel, Word, Facebook and the Internet. The position requires 120 volunteer hours per month. NOSC Store operations training will be provided. The Treasurer maintains and manages all financial, bookkeeping and banking operations of NOSC, provides full financial reporting and oversight of funds and develops and maintains an accurate budget with the approval of the board. Experience in the use of Quick Books is essential and knowledge of budgetary and accounting principles is required.

The treasurer positions requires 40 volunteer hours per month. If interested in either position, contact noscpresident4@gmail.com.

NAPLES MIDDLE/HIGH SCHOOL TRACK AND FIELD program is looking for volunteer coaches for the varsity, junior varsity and middle school staff this year. The season is from March to May with practices held Monday through Friday from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. There is a preference for experience at the collegiate or high school competitive levels. If interested, contact coach Mark Tyler at DSN: 629-4497.

ARGOSY UNIVERSITY is looking for participants to take part in an exploratory study on Military Vs. Civilian Leadership. Volunteers would take part in a one-hour interview detailing previous military leadership role(s) and your current civilian leadership role. If interested, please contact Lovell Jones at 340-959-1173 or lovell_jones318@yahoo.com.

NAPLES AMERICAN RED CROSS (ARC) needs volunteers. If you are interested in volunteering or in taking a CPR/First Aid class, call 081-568-4788 or 626-4788 for more information. You can also "like" our Facebook page American Red Cross Naples - to keep up with current opportunities.

FLEET AND FAMILY SUPPORT CENTER is looking for volunteers to assist in the event of an emergency. Volunteers could be called upon if families are relocated to Support Site due to a natural disaster or similar emergency that exceeds what the FFSC staff can support. Volunteers may greet families, inquire about needs, organize supplies, complete paperwork, etc. Being on the list does not obligate anyone to a future event. If you are interested in volunteering for this, please call 081-811-6372 or email FFSCNSANaplesItaly@eu.navy.mil.

CLUB BEYOND is searching for volunteers to serve as Adult Leaders. Leaders assist in planning, setup and conducting small group meetings with students in grades 7 through 12. Leadership training lasts a month. If interested, please contact Arturo Paulino at apaulino@clubbeyond.org for an appointment.

THE AMERICAN SOCCER CLUB (ASC) OF NAPOLI is looking for qualified coaches. Those interested in coaching should e-mail doc@ascnapoli.com.

NAVY-MARINE CORPS RELIEF SOCIETY OPERATION CLIP & SAVE (coupons): 081-568-3913.

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.

ONGOING/ON THE HORIZON THE NAPLES TOASTMASTERS CLUB provides materials and experience to improve competent communication and leadership skills. Meetings are at 6:30 p.m. on the first & third Tuesdays of the month at the Support Site Community Center. Guests are always welcome. For more information, visit www.naplestoastmasters.wix.com/toastmastersnaples or like us on Facebook "Toastmasters Naples Italy."

NAPLES AREA FIRST CLASS PETTY OFFICERS ASSOCIATION is composed of members from different rates with one mission. As a service organization, we enhance community relations, promote awareness of our duties as Sailors, and fortify the professional and social welfare of our service members.

We normally convene every other week alternating Tuesdays and Thursdays.

Visit us and learn how you can participate and feel free to bring a friend! For more information, please contact YN1 Gordon at DSN: 626-7733.

NAVY LEAGUE NAPLES has three missions: to enhance the morale of active duty personnel and their families; to inform Congress and the American public on the importance of strong sea services; and to support youth through programs such as the Junior ROTC that expose young people to the values of our sea services. Personnel interested in joining or participating with the Navy League should contact Betty Reese at 081-526-8051.

PROTESTANT WOMEN OF THE CHAPEL (PWOC) meet every Tuesday from 9 a.m. until 11:30 a.m. in the Fellowship Hall for worship and bible Study.

Stay up-to-date with current events at our Facebook page PWOC Naples or contact us at pwocparticipation@gmail.com to be on our email distribution.

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Above: Justin T. Cole, 5th grade student at Naples Elementary School, recites Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s "I Have a Dream" at the Capodichino theater for Dr. King's birthday celebration, Jan. 15. King would have been 85 years old. The U.S. observes Martin Luther King Jr. Day on the third Monday of January to honor his nonviolent civil rights influence. (Photos by MC3 Robert S. Price)

Martin Luther King Jr. Birthday Celebration

The color guard parades the colors at the Capodichino theater during a Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Birthday Celebration organized by the Multicultural Heritage Committee, Jan. 15.

Lt. Cmdr. John Keith provides opening remarks at the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Birthday Celebration, Jan. 15. Martin Luther King Jr. was one of many prominent leaders during the Civil Rights movement. Martin Luther King Jr. Day was established as a U.S. federal holiday in 1986 to honor his nonviolent influence.

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Fleet and Family Support Center Events this Week From the Fleet and Family Support Center

Dec. 3: Dec. 11: Dec. 12: Dec. 16: Dec. 16: Dec. 22: Dec. 25: Dec. 26: Dec. 31:

Emilio Alessandro Casenave, 8 pounds and 11.7 ounces, son of Taniusha Mollet Capote and HM2 Emilio A. Casenave.

Angelo Giacomo Vitulli, 8 pounds and 11.7 ounces, son of Kathryn R. Vitulli and Vito N. Vitulli.

Charlotte Anne Mullikin, 5 pounds and 15 ounces, daughter of Tara V. Mullikin and ET1 Jeremiah R. Mullikin.

Clark Augustine Dougherty, 7 pounds and 4 ounces, son of LT Elizabeth J. Dougherty and Faith C. Dougherty.

Jada Rene' Johnson, 6 pounds and 12.6 ounces, daughter of Amelia Ann Holcombe and LS2 Thomas T. Johnson.

Dillon Joseph Higgins, 7 pounds and 5.5 ounces, son of Margaret J. Higgins and Joseph P. Higgins.

Sofia Elena Beaufond, 6 pounds and 2 ounces, daughter of Sandra P. Beaufond and Petty Officer Edwin A. Beaufond.

Maxwell Garrett McMillan Winslow, 8 pounds and 11 ounces, son of Annise R. Winslow and ITCS Gerald D. Winslow.

Emmett Tiberius Rex Morris, 8 pounds and 1.6 ounces, son of Heather A. Scanga and ET1 Richard E. Morris.

VA Helps Transitioning Service Members in Naples Prepare for 21st Century Job Market From Department of Veterans Affairs, FFSC Naples Representatives

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) new VA Benefits I and II briefs are now available at Naval Support Activity Naples as part of the revamped Transition Assistance Program (TAP).

The goal of the redesigned TAP, now known as Transition GPS (Goals, Plans, Success), is to provide transitioning service members with a set of value-added, individually tailored training programs and services to equip them with the set of tools they need to pursue their postmilitary goals successfully.

Service members participating in the new briefs will experience interactive activities that teach them how to review, apply for, and receive the benefits and services they have earned.

The VA Benefits I briefing provides detailed information on education, health care, compensation, life insurance, home loans and other VA benefits and services.

During VA Benefits II, service members are provided supplementary information to expand and reinforce what is covered in VA Benefits I, an overview of the disability compensation process, and an introduction to the eBenefits

portal- VA’s webbased benefits application system. briefings Both are highly interactive and include practical exercises, videos of personal experiences, and a question and answer session. To see a schedule of briefings and for more information on attending Transition GPS, please contact the TAP manager in the Fleet and Family Support Center at DSN 629-6372 or 081-811-6372.

Additionally, VA Benefits briefers are available for appointments outside the classroom schedule as an on-site resource to assist all service members, veterans, and family members who have questions about benefits and services they may be eligible to receive.

Office hours are 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday at the Support Site Fleet and Family Support Center in Gricignano di Aversa. To schedule an appointment, please call Dustin Zeuske at 081-811-6550 or Lou Freed at 081-811-6997, or stop by the office.

FFSC Tip of the Week: Sponsorship From the Fleet and Family Support Center

To be a sponsor is a duty; to be a great one is to make a difference!

Do you want to make sure your newly arriving sailor can hit the ground running once he or she lands in Naples? Quality sponsorship can lead to a relaxed Sailor who is ready to get to work.

Helping another Sailor isn't the only perk to being a sponsor. Did you know that sponsors are entitled to purchase an additional 100 liters of gas? Sponsors must obtain a letter printed on command letterhead requesting the extra ration. Please note that the cost of the extra ration is the responsibility of the sponsor.

If you're sponsoring someone, the Fleet and Family Support Center can make your job easier. Whether this is your first time as a sponsor, or the fifth, the information provided will benefit both you and your newcomer. Sign up for the next Sponsorship Training provided by the FFSC by calling 081-811-6372. Also, don't forget to pick up a copy of "Benvenuti a Napoli" for your newcomer.

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.

All classes require registration.

• Jan 28: Teverola Medi Mall, 9:45 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. (Leaves from SS – Meeting Point is inside TLA Lobby. Requires prior purchase of 2 E-1 bus tickets at NEX Coffee Shop) • Jan 28: Prenatal Parenting: Nutrition, Fetal & Child Development, 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m., Support Site FFSC (4 of 4 Sessions) • Jan 30: Cooking Class, 10:20 a.m. to 2 p.m., (Leaves from SS – Meeting Point is inside TLA Lobby) • Jan 30: Becoming a Love & Logic Parent, 10 a.m. to noon, Support Site FFSC (4 of 7 Sessions) • Jan 30: Relaxation Techniques for Labor & Delivery, 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m., Support Site FFSC (2 of 2 Sessions) • Feb. 3 - 7: Transition GPS Workshop: (Pre-Separation), 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Support Site FFSC • Feb 4: Easy Italian, 9 a.m. to noon, Support Site FFSC (1 of 3 Sessions) • Feb 5: Prenatal Parenting: Nutrition, Fetal & Child Development, 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m., Support Site FFSC (1 of 4 Sessions) • Feb 5: I.A. Discussion Group, 1 p.m. to 2 p.m., Support Site FFSC • Feb 6: Becoming a Love & Logic Parent, 10 a.m. to noon, Support Site FFSC (5 of 7 Sessions) • Feb 7: Legal Assistance, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., (appointments only), Support Site FFSC.

Crime Report for Jan. 15 - Jan. 21 From the NSA Naples Command Investigative Division and NCIS

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Naples Community Health Awareness From Naval Support Activity Naples Public Affairs

The Naples Public Health Evaluation (PHE) was an extensive effort to learn more about the potential environmental health risks present in the Campania region of Italy. The Navy established health protective policies based on the study’s findings to protect the health of U.S. personnel and their families, which includes bottled water advisories and health protective lease clauses.

The PHE found the potential health risks for living off-base can be mitigated by following established risk-management actions.

The enduring health protection policies are as follows: • Maintain the July 2008 bottled water advisory for U.S. personnel living off base.

• Maintain the New Lease Suspension Zone (NLSZ) areas, based on U.S. Navy and Italian environmental sampling data. In these zones, U.S. Navy personnel are not permitted to sign new rental home leases.

• Maintain the U.S. Naval Support Activity Naples PHE website and the U.S. Navy Regional Water Quality Board.

• Maintain the health-protective U.S. Navy lease clauses for private off-base rental homes: – Landlords must provide containerized water service from a Navyapproved vendor.

– Leased homes must be supplied by city water or permitted wells.

Landlords must disconnect all non-permitted wells and provide proof of connection to the city water system or that the well is permitted.

– Landlords must clean and disinfect domestic water holding tanks every six months.

• The U.S. Navy will continue to share data with designated Italian public health officials.

Throughout the Public Health Evaluation, the U.S. Navy established health protective policies and took immediate action, when necessary, to protect the health of U.S. personnel and their families. The risk management analysis determined that many of the health protective policies established during Phase I and Phase II will continue, as well as new policies implemented to ensure continued health protection.

The Phase I and II reports, along with fact sheets addressing commonly asked questions and a detailed timeline of study components, are available through a link on the Naval Support Activity Naples website: www.cnic.navy.mil/Naples. If you have a concern about your specific health risk and how the study relates to you, please contact the U.S. Naval Hospital Naples at DSN: 629-6299 or commercial: 081-811-6299.

Up-to-Date Emergency Data Critical for Family Readiness From Navy Personnel Command Public Affairs

"It's not going to happen to me," is probably something each of the Sailors who died in 2013 was thinking. Considering only one percent of these deaths were in theater, it is important that Sailors prepare for the unexpected, Navy Casualty officials said Jan. 17.

"Sailors often don't take the time to to update their record of emergency data (NAVPERS 1070/602, or Page 2), or their Service Members' Group Life Insurance (SGLI) elections. While command leadership works diligently to ensure their Sailors have done this, the best and most reliable person to ensure records are up to date, is you," said Cheryl Dockery, branch head, Navy Casualty Operations.

"We take the death of a Sailor very seriously, and intend to provide for the primary next of kin and each additional beneficiary as compassionately and professionally as possible," Dockery said. "Too many times we've discovered that Sailors don't take the time to update their Record of Emergency Data (Page 2), or their SGLI, and that causes undue stress for their families.

We only have the Sailor's documents to rely on - when there is a discrepancy, we are obligated to ensure payments are made in

accordance with the Sailor's desires."

Sailors are encouraged to review their current documents in the Electronic Service Record (ESR), and check their Leave and Earning Statement (LES) to ensure the deductions for SGLI premiums match their intent.

"We need Sailors - and commands, for that matter - to be proactive in encouraging regular reviews and updates of beneficiaries and Page 2s. They should also keep hard copies of all documents on hand," said Dockery.

According to Dockery, there are more than 4,000 Sailors who have elected zero (SGLI) coverage and more than 10,000 who elected less than the full $400,000 coverage available.

"While saving the premium costs may seem like a good idea, when a Sailor dies leaving their family with little or no money to continue, it doesn't seem like a good place to have conserved," Dockery said.

Contact the Personnel Support Detachment or personnel office if changes to beneficiary data are needed.

For more information on death benefits, Sailors should contact the Navy Casualty Assistance office at 1-800-368-3202 or call the Navy Personnel Command Customer Service Center at 1866-U-ASK-NPC or visit their website at www.npc.navy.mil.

Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy Mike Stevens speaks about the future force of the Navy at the 26th annual Surface Navy Association National Symposium. The theme for the 2014 symposium is "Surface Warfare--Warfighting First." (Photo by MC2 Sean Hurt)

MCPON Talks Future Force at National Symposium

By MC2 Sean Hurt, Defense Media Activity

Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy Mike Stevens outlined his key concerns about the future force of the Navy during a speech Jan. 16 at the 26th Annual Surface Navy Association National Symposium.

Stevens said the future force he envisions would be built upon strength through diversity, which includes opening more combat roles to women.

"We've made a lot of progress in that area," said Stevens.

"The Navy's been working on this a long time. In 2016 we plan on putting [female] enlisted Sailors on our Virginia class submarines.

This is an exciting time for women to serve in the Navy because of all the opportunities that are out there."

Stevens also talked about the drawdown in Afghanistan and the impact it would have on the individual augmentee program.

"In 2012, we had 6,812 Sailors in individual augmentee billets," said Stevens.

"In 2013, that number dropped to 4,300. That's a 48percent reduction over the last three years. Right now, the Navy as a force is 324,000 strong. The good news is there's no plan right now to draw the Navy down any smaller."

Stevens also spoke about suicide and its impact on the force. "[Suicide] is a tragic event when it occurs. It impacts readiness, it impacts the morale of our units," said Stevens. "The good news is we're seeing the trends come down. We've seen our numbers drop from last year to this year by 18."

Stevens also condemned the prevalence of sexual assault in the military.

"Sexual assault is going to be the challenge of our time," said

Stevens. "It's a tragedy, it's a crime, and it undermines the very fabric of who we are as an organization."

Stevens said that although the problem will not be fixed overnight, he is optimistic about the steps leaders are taking to correct sexual assault in the ranks.

"What we can hope for and work towards is continuous progress every single day," said Stevens. "We're doing that first and foremost through awareness.

Our Sailors know what sexual assault is and they know how to report it."

Stevens emphasized good

leadership is the best weapon against these challenges.

"I believe whether it's suicide, sexual assault or any of the other challenges that we face, the best weapons system against that enemy is good, sound, solid leadership," he said.

The Surface Navy Association was established in 1985 to promote greater coordination and communication among those in the military, business and academic communities who share a common interest in Naval Surface Warfare and to support the activities of Surface Naval Forces.

In the event of an emergency or to report a crime, please call the Emergency Dispatch Center at 081-568-4911 or 5911.

(On-Base Dial 9-1-1)

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FINDING SAILORS In fiscal year 2013, Navy recruiters brought 40,681 enlisted Sailors into the Navy across 1,450 recruiting stations. The vast majority of these recruiters are just like Whitaker, fleet Sailors who take special duty and work outside of their rating.

Whitaker is a NATO Sea Sparrow missile technician by training.

For some Sailors, the transition from fleet Sailor to recruiter might be a breeze, especially if they are naturally outgoing and have an extrovert personality. For others, like Whitaker, learning the art of salesmanship can be a bit more challenging.

"It was a difficult transition, especially for me," said Whitaker. "I really didn't have any experience in sales before recruiting. The only training I received was the one-month course the Navy offers in Pensacola, Fla." Whitaker said his challenge was learning to listen to people when he talked to them about the Navy; learning to have a conversation.

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finer points of public speaking. He said it took him about three months to begin to feel comfortable with the job.

"People are looking for information about the Navy for a reason," he said. "I'm not going to figure out what they want if I'm just rambling on about why I joined the Navy or how my time has been. [I'll never] find out those reasons without me paying attention to what it is exactly they need."

Three-and-a-half years later, Whitaker is now one of his recruiting district's top recruiters. In fact, he was credited with being the number two recruiter for bringing in candidates into the Navy's special warfare program.

During his tour, he was responsible for bringing more than 70 people into the Navy.

"He is my best recruiter. always strives to He achieve," said NC1(SW/AW) Charon Bingham, the leading petty officer for Navy Recruiting Station Fairfax.

"He's always the one that goes out and makes up for where we fall short."

In Fairfax, Whitaker works with three recruiters and a leading chief petty officer.

On a typical day, (Whitaker said there are no typical days in recruiting because every future Sailor presents a unique set of circumstances,) he gets visits from people who are in various stages of joining. Some people just want basic information; others are trying to get their personal affairs in order to meet Navy requirements.

Each time a future Sailor visits the station, Whitaker goes over a checklist on what stage of the process they are in - he reviews with them the 11 general military orders, facing movements, Navy ranks, and checks height and weight to make sure the future Sailor will be within standards when he or she "ships out."

Other days, he finds himself visiting a nearby school to talk to students during lunchtime, or escorting a future Sailor to the Military Entrance Processing Station (MEPS) at Fort Lee, Va., to meet with medical screeners. While the hours can be unpredictable at times, Whitaker said the effort is worth it.

A stack of letters from Recruit Training Command provides daily inspiration for Fire Controlman 2nd Class Brian Whitaker, a Navy recruiter stationed at Navy Recruiting Station Fairfax. "Getting those letters is one of the best parts of my job," said Whitaker. (Photos by MC1 Nathan Laird)

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Fire Controlman 2nd Class Brian Whitaker, a Navy recruiter out of Navy Recruiting Station Fairfax, records the height and weight of Nick Lipnicky, a recruit candidate in the delayed entry program (DEP.) Individuals in the DEP program attend monthly meetings with their recruiters to prepare them for Recruit Training Command.

"I would really love to run into some of my Sailors in the fleet," said Whitaker. "I feel like I've put some quality Sailors in the Navy."

For every six people he talks to about the Navy, Whitaker said he may find one qualified applicant.

On a wall at the Fairfax recruiting office is a status board that has the chain of command for future Sailors enrolled in the delayed entry program. There is also a stack of about 20 letters posted on the board from recruits at Recruit Training Command thanking Whitaker for helping them get in the Navy, and letting him know how they are adjusting.

"That's a feeling you can't get from a paycheck," Whitaker said. "I love it. It feels like I always get those letters on those days I'm coming from MEPS at 9 p.m. [with someone who] wasn't able to get in. That's the best feeling; they're simply saying 'Thank you.'"

Know Your Audience The Fairfax, Va., area is one of the most affluent areas in the nation. In 2009, it was listed as number three on Forbes' list of "Top 25 Towns to Live Well." With a median income around $86,000, recruiting in Fairfax presents its own unique challenges.

"How do you entice an applicant who has everything he needs and everything he wants? He certainly doesn't need a scholarship," said Lt. Cmdr. Lily Burchill, the division officer for Division 4, which encompasses Washington, DC, Fairfax, Silver Spring and Gaithersburg, Md. "Well, money can't buy a challenge or facing that leadership challenge and rising to the occasion. That's what [the Navy] offers."

Bingham agreed that it's about tapping into the person's needs and desires.

"You have to listen," she said. "If you don't listen, somewhere in that conversation the applicant is going to say a need. If you don't listen, you're never going to find out the applicant's need."

Making a Successful Recruiter For Sailors considering recruiting, the recruiters in the Northern Virginia region offered some advice on what type of person makes someone successful.

"It's not a normal shore duty," said Bingham. "It's not a 9-to-5, 7-to-3, or a watch bill. It's a self-paced, self-motivated duty. You have to want to be here."

Burchill added that those who are not enthusiastic about the Navy should not apply for recruiting duty.

"You have to love the Navy.

You have to believe in it," said Burchill. "This is not a job, it's a lifestyle, it's a career. You're the face of the Navy itself. People will quickly see through someone who is faking it. If you don't really buy in, you're never going to be a successful recruiter. You have to believe in your product, and our product is the Navy."

NCC(SW/AW) Jide Azeez, the division leading chief petty officer for Division 4, said recruiting duty needs Sailors who are self-starters and don't require someone constantly looking over their shoulder.

"This job requires you to follow up with people," said Azeez. "You talk to people who have very little understanding about the Navy, and sometimes you have to help them understand what the Navy has to offer them."

For Whitaker, he's wrapping up his tour as a recruiter and excited to return to the fleet.

His next duty will be to attend C-school to become a Rolling Airframe Missile technician with a follow-on assignment to a ship.

Sailors who find they love recruiting can request to cross rate into the career recruiting force to become a Navy counselor (career recruiter). Currently, the NC (CRF) rating is at 85 percent manning, and the field is taking applications for conversion into specific year groups.

Sailors around the fleet interested in recruiting duty should talk to their chain of command, their command career counselor and their detailer.

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M ORE I NSIDE P AGE …

ONGOING/ON THE HORIZON continued CLUB BEYOND is 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. For more information, please contact Arturo at apaulino@clubbeyond.org.

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.

ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS hosts English-speaking AA meetings on and off base in the Naples area. For more information, please call 339-267-7075 or visit www.alcoholics-anonymous.eu/countries/italy.htm.

NATO LIONS RUGBY CLUB is looking for new players. All abilities wanted. Practice is held every Wednesday at Carney Park at 5:45 p.m.

Show up with shoes, shorts and a mouth guard. Training and development will be provided. If you have any questions, email Mark Woodall or co-manager Andrew Bohnsack at markwoodall82@hotmail.co.uk or andrew.bohnsack@gmail.com.

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.

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. Email Robert Kenney at kofcnaples@gmail.com or visit http://sites.google.com/site/kofcnaples/home.

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.

THE NAPLES AREA SECOND CLASS PETTY OFFICERS ASSOCIATION meets twice a month to discuss upcoming community outreach opportunities and charity events. For more information, contact MA2 Aaron Kurschner at DSN 626-2871 or ABH2 Brent Paucke at DSN 626-5382.

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.

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 Bob & Shauna Bunnell at bunnellr54@gmail.com and bunnellshauna@aol.com SEVENTH DAY ADVENTIST WORSHIP SERVICE takes place Saturdays at Support Site Chapel from 9 a.m. to noon. The schedule is: Sabbath School lessons, 9:30 to 10:45 a.m.; songs and praise, 10:45 to 11 a.m.; Divine Service, 11 a.m. to noon. For more information, please contact Paolo Fleurant at 328194-6897 or naplesadventistsgroup@yahoo.com.

CONNECT THE TOTS CLUB unites families with children from newborn to pre-school age within the Naples military community. Club events include monthly coffee mornings and birthday parties, weekly playgroups, craft activities and more. For more information, visit www.meetup.com/ Connect-theTots-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.

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 335-760-4446.

Also check out the group’s Facebook page, Fil-Am Naples.

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’ night 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 6:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. every Monday at the side chapel at the Support Site. Newcomers should stop by from 6 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Participation is free. FMI, e-mail Laura Hitchcock at laura.poodle@ gmail.com.

REGISTER FOR GRADUATE DEGREE ON-SITE PROGRAMS The University of Oklahoma offers the Master of Human Relations on-site graduate degree program. Courses meet in a series of four evenings and one weekend. For more information, contact the OU office at DSN: 626-6672 or visit the office 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.

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.

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.

Friday, Jan. 24 4:30 p.m. Jack Ryan: Shadow Recruit, PG-13 6 p.m.

Out of the Furnace, R 7 p.m.

Grudge Match, PG-13, Premiere Showing

Monday, Jan. 27 Closed, No Movies Tuesday, Jan. 28 Closed, No Movies Wednesday, Jan. 29 4:30 p.m. The Nut Job, PG 6 p.m.

Philomena, PG13, Last Showing Lone Survivor, R 7 p.m.

Saturday, Jan. 25 The Nut Job, PG (3D) 4 p.m.

Grudge Match, PG-13 6 p.m.

47 Ronin, PG-13, Premiere Showing 7 p.m.

Philomena, PG13

Thursday, Jan. 30 4:30 p.m. Jack Ryan: Shadow Recruit, PG-13 6 p.m.

47 Ronin, PG-13 (3D) 7 p.m.

American Hustle, R

Sunday, Jan. 26 The Nut Job, PG 3 p.m.

4 p.m.

47 Ronin, PG-13 6:30 p.m. Grudge Match, PG-13 7 p.m.

Jack Ryan: Shadow Recruit, PG-13

Friday, Jan. 31 4:30 p.m. The Nut Job, PG 6 p.m.

Grudge Match, PG-13 7:15 p.m. Paranormal Activity: Marked Ones, R, Premiere Showing

3 p.m.

Movie Descriptions RUDGE MATCH, PG-13, Cast: Sylvester Stallone, Robert De Niro, Kevin Hart, Kim Basinger, Jon Bernthal. Drama, Sports, 113 min.

Billy "The Kid" McDonnen and Henry "Razor" Sharp, two local Pittsburgh fighters whose fierce rivalry put them in the national spotlight. Each had scored a victory against the other during their heyday, but in 1983, on the eve of their decisive third match, Razor suddenly announced his retirement, refusing to explain why but effectively delivering a knock-out punch to both their careers. Thirty years later, boxing promoter Dante Slate Jr., seeing big dollar signs, makes them an offer they can't refuse: to re-enter the ring and settle the score once and for all. But they may not have to wait that long: on their first encounter in decades, their long-festering feud erupts into an unintentionally hilarious melee that instantly goes viral. The sudden social media frenzy transforms their local grudge match into a must-see HBO event. Now, if they can just survive the training, they may actually live to fight again.

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7 RONIN, PG-13, Cast: Keanu Reeves, Hiroyuki Sanada, Ko Shibasaki, Tadanobu Asano, Rinko Kikuchi. Action/Adventure, 119 min. After a treacherous warlord kills their master and banishes their kind, 47 leaderless samurai vow to seek vengeance and restore honor to their people. Driven from their homes and dispersed across the land, this band of Ronin must seek the help of Kai, a half-breed they once rejected, as they fight their way across a savage world of mythic beasts, shape-shifting witchcraft and wondrous terrors. As this exiled, enslaved outcast becomes their most deadly weapon, he will transform into the hero who inspires this band of outnumbered rebels to seize eternity.

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HE NUT JOB, PG, Cast: Will Arnett, Katherine Heigl, Brendan Fraser, Liam Neeson, Stephen Lang. Animation, 85 min. This is an action-packed comedy in fictional Oakton that follows the travails of Surly (voiced by Will Arnett), a mischievous squirrel, and his rat friend Buddy, who plan a nut store heist of outrageous proportions and unwittingly find themselves embroiled in a much more complicated and hilarious adventure.

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ACK RYAN: SHADOW RECRUIT, PG-13, Cast: Keira Knightley, Kevin Costner, Kenneth Branagh, Gemma Chan. Action/Adventure, 100 min. In a story taking place prior to the original Jack Ryan stories, Ryan is a young stockbroker working for a billionaire in Moscow before joining the CIA. When the billionaire he is advising frames him for a terrorist plot and kidnaps his wife, Ryan must race against time to clear his name, stop the plot, and save his wife.

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UT OF THE FURNACE, R, Cast: Christian Bale, Woody Harrelson, Casey Affleck, Forest Whitaker, Willem Dafoe. Drama, 116 min. Russell Baze has a rough life: he works a dead-end blue collar job at the local steel mill by day, and cares for his terminally ill father by night. When Russell's brother Rodney returns home from serving time in Iraq, he gets lured into one of the most ruthless crime rings in the

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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 Jan. 24 Sushi and Jazz Night .......€50 Jan. 25 A Day on the Slopes of Roccaraso...........................€36 Jan. 26 Wine Tasting on the slopes of Mt. Vesuvius......................€45 Jan. 31 Sorrento by Nigh...............€36 Feb. 1 Vatican and Sistine Chapel ...................€68 Feb. 2 Angel Caves of Pertosa ....€45 WEEKEND TOURS Feb. 1-2 Single Sailor Ski Weekend . . . . . . .€129 Feb. 14-17 Canevale in Venice . . . . . . . . . . . . . .€228 March 1-3 The Floats of Viareggio . . . . . . . . . .€229 March 15-16 The Trulli of Alberobello . . . . . . . . . .€154

No Children Under 10 Admitted to R-Rated Movies

Northeast and mysteriously disappears. The police fail to crack the case, so - with nothing left to lose Russell takes matters into his own hands, putting his life on the line to seek justice for his brother.

ONE SURVIVOR, R, Cast: Mark Wahlberg, Taylor Kitsch, Eric Bana, Emile Hirsch, Ben Foster.

Action/Adventure, 121 min. This movie tells the story of four Navy SEALs on an ill-fated covert mission to neutralize a high-level Taliban operative who are ambushed by enemy forces in the Hindu Kush region of Afghanistan. Based on The New York Times bestseller, this is a story of heroism, courage and survival.

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HILOMENA, PG-13, Cast: Judi Dench, Steve Coogan, Simone Lahbib, Drama, 95 min. Based on the 2009 investigative book by BBC correspondent Martin Sixsmith, The Lost Child of Philomena Lee, Philomena focuses on the efforts of Philomena Lee, mother to a boy conceived out of wedlock something her Irish-Catholic community didn't have the highest opinion of - and given away for adoption in the United States. In following church doctrine, she was forced to sign a contract that wouldn't allow for any sort of inquiry into the son's whereabouts. After starting a family years later in England and, for the most part, moving on with her life, Lee meets Sixsmith, a BBC reporter with whom she decides to discover her long-lost son.

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AVING MR. BANKS, PG-13, Cast: Emma Thompson, Tom Hanks, Paul Giamatti, Jason Schwartzman, Bradley Whitford. Drama 125 min.

When Walt Disney's daughters begged him to make a movie of their favorite book, P.L. Travers' "Mary Poppins," he made them a promise-one that he didn't realize would take 20 years to keep. In his quest to obtain the rights, Walt comes up against a curmudgeonly, uncompromising writer who has absolutely no intention of letting her beloved magical nanny get mauled by the Hollywood machine. But, as the books stop selling and money grows short, Travers reluctantly agrees to go to Los Angeles to hear Disney's plans for the adaptation. For those two short weeks in 1961, Walt Disney pulls out all the stops. Armed with imaginative storyboards and chirpy songs from the talented Sherman brothers, Walt launches an allout onslaught on P.L. Travers, but the prickly author doesn't budge. He soon begins to watch helplessly as Travers becomes increasingly immovable and the rights begin to move further away from his grasp. It is only when he reaches into his own childhood that Walt discovers the truth about the ghosts that haunt her, and together they set Mary Poppins free to ultimately make one of the most endearing films in cinematic history.

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ARANORMAL ACTIVITY: THE MARKED ONES, R, Cast: Carlos Pratts, Richard Cabral, Kimberly Ables Jindra, Eddie J. Fernandez, Jorge Diaz. Horror, 84 min. A group of party goers sets out with a camera to investigate after a woman dies in the apartment beneath them, and they discover items associated with black magic rituals. When Jesse discovers a mark on his arm, strange forces pursue him while his loved ones attempt to save him.

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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 Spotlight

Former President George Herbert Walker Bush becomes an Honorary Blue Angel, Jan. 9.

New Blue: Navy Flight Demonstration Team Grows By One From Naval History and Heritage Command When it comes to jumping out of airplanes for birthday celebrations, former President George Herbert Walker Bush has been there, done that.

Have an aircraft carrier named after you? Check that as well.

But now #41 can add another accolade to his many accomplishments: Blue Angel, Honorary.

On Jan. 9, Bush was given the honor by the elite Navy flying squad based on his reputation and long history of excellence, selflessness, dedication, and service with honor, according to the Blue Angels spokesperson, who added, Bush is now considered a member of the Blue Angels team.

It is Bush’s dedication to duty and selfless service that is his legacy. It was instilled in him from an early age. His father, Sen. Prescott Bush, stressed responsibility and duty, while his mother, Dorothy Walker Bush, taught all of her children humility by emphasizing service to others above all else.

Bush was in his senior year of high school at Phillips Academy at Andover, Mass., when the Japanese attacked Pearl Harbor Dec. 7, 1941.

On his 18th birthday, June 12, 1942, Bush became a seaman 2nd Class rather than going to Yale University to which he had already been accepted. Bush would later credit his time serving in the military – especially during war – with making a man out of him.

Since the Navy was waiving the 2year college requirement for officers, Bush chose to become an aviator. On June 9, 1943, just three days before his 19th birthday, he received his wings at Corpus Christi, Texas, becoming the youngest Navy fighter pilot of World War II. His thoughts were captured in his prolific and insightful letters to his parents throughout his military years, later compiled in a book called “All the Best, George Bush.”

“I cannot wait,” he wrote of his anxiousness of getting out to the battle front. “Not because of the glamour or the thrills – for heaven knows I love my home like few others – but because it is my job, clearly defined and it must be done.”

By March 1944, Bush and his VT51 squadron assigned to the light aircraft carrier San Jacinto were sailing to the South Pacific as part of Task Force 58/38.

“I’ve learned a good deal out here – lots that’s not practical by a long shot – but it all goes to making a man out of one,” Bush wrote his parents June 10, 1944, just two days shy of his 20th birthday.

Two weeks later, during the Battle of the Philippine Sea, he was forced to make a tail-first water landing after an engine failed with the plane loaded down with four bombs. All of the crew got out safely into the life raft before the plane exploded.

Bush’s mood was uncharacteristically somber in a letter dated Sept.

3, 1944.

“Yesterday was a day which will long stand in my memory,” he wrote.

Bush was on a mission to bomb Chichi Jima radio installations, with Radioman 2nd Class John Delaney, and Lt. j.g. William “Ted” White as his gunner. Bush’s Avenger was struck by Japanese anti-aircraft shells.

He completed his mission before turning the plane out to sea and telling his crew to “hit the silk.”

“The cockpit was full of smoke and I was choking from it. I glanced at the wings and noticed that they were on fire…I am now beginning to think that perhaps some of the fragments may have either killed the two in back, or possibly knocked out their communications.”

During his bail out, Bush’s head struck the tail of the plane, leaving him bloodied. After climbing into his life raft, Bush looked for signs of Delaney and White. Seeing none, he cried.

“It bothers me so very much,” he wrote. “I did tell them and when I bailed out I felt that they must have gone, and yet now I feel so terribly responsible for their fate.”

After a couple of hours, Bush finally saw a periscope.

“You can imagine how happy I was when I saw this submarine hove into view. They pulled me out of the raft and took me below where they fixed me up in grand style.”

Bush was with USS Finback for 30 days, then flown to Pearl Harbor.

Although he could have rotated home, Bush rejoined his squadron Nov. 2, 1944.

After the war ended, Bush was discharged in Sept. 1945, having flown 58 combat missions, 1,208 hours of flying time and 126 carrier landings.

He received the Distinguished Flying Cross for heroism under fire, three Air Medals and the Presidential Unit citation with the USS San Jacinto. Of the 14

Since the Navy was waiving the 2-year college requirement for officers, Bush chose to become an aviator. On June 9, 1943, just three days before his 19th birthday, he received his wings at Corpus Christi, Texas, becoming the youngest Navy fighter pilot of World War II. pilots who began with VT-51, only four returned home.

After graduating from Yale with a degree in economics and starting his own oil company, Bush returned to public service, including two terms as a representative from Texas in the U.S. Congress; ambassador to the United Nations; chief of the U.S. Liaison Office to China and director of the Central Intelligence Agency.

After eight years as vice president with the late President Ronald Reagan, Bush was elected president in 1988. During his presidency, Bush and a coalition of nearly 30 other nations ended Iraq’s invasion of Kuwait during Operation Desert Storm.

Since retiring from public service in 1993, Bush continued his humanitarian work, most notably with former president Bill Clinton raising aid for 2005 Hurricane Katrina victims and the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami.

On Jan. 10, 2009 the final Nimitzclass aircraft carrier was placed into commission bearing his name USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77).

During the ceremony he spoke to the commissioning crew saying, “I wish I was sitting right out there with you ready to start the adventures of my naval aviation career all over.”

President Barack Obama honored Bush with the 2010 Medal of Freedom, the highest award given to a civilian, for his 70 years of public service.

“His life is a testament that public service is a noble calling,” Obama said during the Feb. 15, 2011 ceremony at the White House. “Like the remarkable Barbara Bush, his humility and his decency reflects the very best of the American spirit.

This is a gentleman.”

Fitting words to describe a former naval officer and the Navy’s newest Blue Angel.

LT YOUNSEOK SEO Lt. Youngseok Seo reported to U.S. Naval Hospital Naples in the fall of 2013. He was born in South Korea and immigrated to California while he was studying medicine.

He finished his engineering degree at UCLA. After a few years of work experience as a software engineer, he decided to pursue a career as a dentist and finished his training at University of California San Francisco. He completed general practice residency at Naval Medical Center San Diego. Seo served in Bahrain and aboard USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) as a general dentist. He is currently assigned at the Naval Branch Health Clinic at Capodichino. His day-to-day life is summarized in his motto “Life is short; be thankful and be happy.”

HM3 ALLISON DISANTO Cleveland native Hospital Corpsman 3rd Class Allison Disanto is a vital member of U.S. Naval Hospital Naples, Italy.

Her hard-charging attitude in the general surgery clinic has helped the department maintain its reputation for excellence in healthcare and superior patient satisfaction.

As a frequent recipient of outstanding customer service comments, her impeccable clinical skills reflect the best qualities of Navy Medicine.

Disanto’s professionalism shines through her many contributions to the hospital including former vice president of the hospital’s Coalition of Sailors Against Destructive Decisions (CSADD), departmental training representative, patient safety petty officer, and member of the Hospital Corpsman Ball committee. On her free time, she enjoys reading novels and exploring Europe.

“I am extremely happy to be serving the Naples community as their General Surgery corpsman. I have learned so much during my time here and plan on using that knowledge to enhance my future in the medical field.”

Bottled Water advisory From U.S. Naval Support Activity Naples Public Affairs

Except for those living at the Support Site and Capodichino, bottled water is recommended.

Treated water is provided free of charge at a dispenser located outside the Capodichino east parking garage. All economy leases negotiated through the Housing office have a bottle water clause, which requires the landlord to provide bottled water. Work with landlords to have any water holding tanks disinfected twice a year and ensure your tap water is disconnected from non-permitted wells and connected only to the city water system.

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Naples Wrestling Hosts Meeting of Five Teams tiger Sharks Make impressive Showing at Meet and Pentathlon in Vicenza

By Jamie Yenco

Kory McKinney (bottom) battles against Marshall Perfetti of Vicenza in the 128 pound category. Perfetti took the match and Vicenza took first place with 110 points. Naples took second with 86, followed by Aviano, AOSR, and Sigonella. (Photo by Sara Mays)

Josh Hensey of the Naples wrestling team defeats Ford Sugai of Sigonella on Saturday and remains undefeated in the 195 weight class. First place winners from Naples were Miles Davis in the 138 pound category, Luca Melendez at 145, Josh Hensy at 195 and Jordan Thurston in the heavy weight category. (Photo by Teresa Spatt)

Naval Academy Summer Seminar Program Seeks Student Applicants

By Lt. Teng K. Ooi and Capt. Linda J. Beltra

The United States Naval Academy’s 2014 Summer Seminar Program invites a select group of young men and women to attend the Naval Academy Summer Seminar (NASS). This fastpaced, six-day experience is designed to introduce the Naval Academy to rising high school seniors.

At the core of the NASS is the academic program involving 90-minute workshops designed to promote problem-solving skills using critical thinking, optimization, innovation, creativity, and team work. Students choose eight workshops from a wide range of subjects. Students participate in project-based modules applying hands-on, realworld approaches to solving design and analysis problems utilizing the Naval Academy’s worldclass laboratory facilities. These facilities provide a unique learning environment outside the traditional classroom.

The NASS teaches prospective applicants about Students attending the Naval Academy's Summer Seminar program participate in a variety of hands-on, real-world approaches to solving design and analysis problems utilizing the academy's world-class laboratories, and have the opportunity to interact with the faculty and midshipmen, who serve as role models and mentors for the students.

(Photo courtesy of Lt. Teng Ooi)

the life of midshipmen at the Naval Academy, where academics, athletics, and professional training are key elements in developing our nation's leaders. Students live in the dormitory, eat in the dining hall and participate in academic and leadership workshops. They also participate in daily physical training including group runs and conditioning exercises. Seamanship and navigation classes culminate in a cruise aboard a Navy Yard Patrol Craft. The program helps educate, motivate and prepare selected students who are considering application for appointment to the Naval Academy.

If you think that you may be interested in pursuing an appointment to the Naval Academy and serving your country as an officer, consider attending the Naval Academy's 2014 Summer Seminar.

The application can be found at www.usna.edu/admissions/nass with session dates of May 31-June 5, June 7-12 and June 14-19.

The Naples Tiger Sharks came away with back-to-back wins against the Aviano Sea Draogns, Vicenza Mako Sharks, Sigonella Swordfish and Lisbon Bullsharks during recent swim meets in Vicenza, Italy.

The Tiger Sharks led the first meet with a total of 933 points, followed by the Sea Dragons (605 points), Mako Sharks (337 points), the Swordfish (136 points) and the Bullsharks (70 points).

Naples swimmers who finished first in all three of their events, earning 30 points, included Bret Baldwin, Erin Dromerhauser, Houlton Mcguinn, Brandon Oestereicher, Emily Patterson, Luke Patterson, Maura Patterson, Paul Patterson, Sean Quirk, and Carly Sharp.

Swimmers with two first-place finishes and one other finish in the top three included Jerra Ewing, Anna Gillespie, Mckenna Gray, Marshall Saunders, Lindsey Sharp, and Jordan Traucht.

Lydia Boyum, Robert Dromerhauser, Jacob Gray, Ryan Gray, Sydney Milton, Zachary Oestereicher, Ashley Snodgrass, and Stephen Traucht all had firstplace finishes at the meet.

Second place finishes added eight points each to the team’s total. Ian Boggs, Andrew Carlos, Francis Carlos – ‘Swimmer of the Meet’, Foster Deneke, Chris Levine, Caitlin Quirk, Lauren Snodgrass, Ryan Sword, and Alyssa Yenco all had at least one, second-place finish.

Swimmers Marissa Dye, Drake Mcguinn, Max Milton, Sarah Oestereicher, Connor Roberts, John Sherer, Nathan Traucht, and Zane Zimmerman had a at least one third place finish.

Tiger Sharks Teegan Barnett, Brendan Roberts, Nick Sherer, and Malena Yenco placed fourth in at least one of their events.

Tiger Sharks Jerra Ewing and Catharine Roberts were named the “Biggest Losers” for dropping the most accumulative time in their events.

"Participation was outstanding, and competing up north before the Southern Division Championships was perfect,” said Jane Higgins, Tiger Sharks head coach. “The pool at Vicenza carries a reputation for being the fastest pool in our division, and the team proved that with 94 percent of the swimmers setting personal bests in one or more events."

The following day, Tiger Sharks

again took first place with a total of 887 points at Vicenza’s pentathlon, followed by the Sea Dragons (447 points), the Mako Sharks (402 points), Swordfish (256 points), and the Bullsharks (70 points).

In order to earn a place in the pentathlon, swimmers needed to successfully compete in the individual medley, freestyle, backstroke, breaststroke and butterfly.

Medals were awarded to the top three swimmers in each age group, for both girls and boys.

Age groups: 8 and under girls: Alex Ruppe placed first.

8 and under boys: Paul Patterson placed second and Jordan Traucht placed third.

9-year-old girls: Lauren Snodgrass placed first and Maria Sherer placed second in.

9-year-old boys: Ryan Sword took third place in.

10-year-old boys: Sean Quirk placed first, Brendan Smith took second and Drake McGuinn placed third.

11-year old boys: Stephen Traucht placed second and Ryan Gray took third place.

12-year-old girls: Alyssa Yenco took third place.

12-year-old boys: Houlton McGuinn took first place.

13-14-year-old girls: Kyla Hallam placed first, Emily Patterson placed second, and Lydia Boyum took third place.

13-14-year-old boys; Brandon Oestereicher took first place, McKenna Gray took second place, Francis Carlos placed fourth, Nick Sherer placed fifth and Nathan Traucht took sixth place.

15-16-year-old girls: Maura Patterson placed first, Harley Williams took second and Sydney Bidwell placed third.

15-16-year-old boys: Bret Baldwin placed second, Marshall Saunders placed third, 17-19-yearold girls: Victoria Krause took first and Erin Dromerhauser placed second. Krause also earned the title “Swimmer of the Meet” for her outstanding performance throughout the meet.

Swimmers Maria Sherer and Ian Boggs earned the title of the “Biggest Loser” for dropping the most accumulative times in their five events.

The Naples Tiger Sharks will be hosting the European Forces Swim League (EFSL) Division Championships at the Capodichino Fit Zone pool Saturday.

Lady Wildcats Basketball Sweep Sigonella’s Jaguars

By David Lee, Lady Wildcats Assistant Coach

The Naples girls basketball team remains unbeaten with consecutive wins over an aggressive Sigonella team over the weekend.

The Lady Wildcats won the first game against the Sigonella Jaguars 30-21. The team was led by Keylee Soto’s 13 points and Shanice Alexander’s 11 points. Courtney Hall and Abby Lynch contributed to a great defensive effort.

The second game was a tough one as the Sigonella Jaguars came out ready to attack the Lady Wildcats and led 10-9 after the first quarter. The Lady Wildcat answers back by taking a halftime lead 23-16 and prevailing with a 43-26 victory. The team was led in points by Daria Alexander (13) who made 8 out of 12 foul shots and had 9 steals. Shanice Alexander contributed 12 points and 15 rebounds to the effort. Keylee Soto shot for 8 points and Abby Lynch scored 4. Carrie Welch, Courtney Hall, Lienaala Esperon, and Zhana Espree-Belle each scored 2.

The Lady Wildcats host the Aviano Saints (currently 6-0) over the weekend.

Saving Life Beyond the Call of Duty

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to determine whether he or she also desires contact. If so, a meeting is then arranged and if not, anonymity between the two is maintained. However, recipients, unlike donors, can request contact at any time though the same rule applies if the donor desires to keep his or her anonymity.

"If you have the opportunity, take it - I mean if you can save someone's life other than giving blood then you should,” said Kelly when asked if there was any advice he would like to offer his fellow Sailors. “Look at your family because it may be your mom or dad, your wife or your kids [who one day needs help]."

The National Marrow Donor Program reports more than 12,000 people are diagnosed with diseases that require an infusion of stem cells every year. More than half of those diagnosed are unable to find a suitable donor match within their own family.

Therefore, those individuals must rely on the compassionate giving of a non-related donor, like Kelly, who is willing to step out and save a life.

To learn more about the C.W. Bill Young DoD Marrow Donor Program, visit https://www. salutetolife.org.

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to undergo the traditional procedure. In this procedure, the needed marrow is extracted by using needles inserted through two small incisions. The needles penetrate the soft center of the patient's hipbone where a large deposit of bone marrow is located in the human body.

"The entire process takes about an hour and a half,” said Kelly. “I mean an hour and a half to save someone's life or possibly extend it a little bit longer."

Kelly went on to explain that after the procedure, he will not be able to move a lot, he will have a great deal of stiffness in his back, and would be on medication that promotes increased production of bone marrow for about two or three days.

The program also keeps the personal information about donors and patients confidential and as for Kelly, the only thing he knows about the person he is helping is the individual is a middle-aged male suffering multiple myeloma.

"The biggest fear is retribution because there are scandalous people,” he explained on why confidentiality is so important. “'Hey, I just saved your life; you owe me XYZ amount of money' or they'll try to go after the family.”

Kelly shared that donors are required to wait a period of one year before they can request any contact with marrow recipients.

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The C.W. Bill Young Department of Defense (DoD) Marrow Donor Program, also known as Salute to Life, was established in 1991. The program is designed to work exclusively with DoD personnel in managing bone marrow and stem cell donations.

The program has successfully coordinated more than 6,000 donations. It also has more than 800,000 people who have joined the registry through the program - people who stand ready and willing to help save the life of someone in need.

At some point in his career, Chief Boatswain's Mate Michael R. Kelly underwent DNA testing to see if he would be a possible match for someone needing a bone marrow transplant. In December, he was found to be a perfect match for a middle-aged male who suffers from a condition known as multiple myeloma.

"Once I got the information, I really wanted to do this because the person is only one year older than my father and I know how I would feel if I were that person's son and so, I knew I wanted to do it," explained Kelly.

According to the American Cancer Society, multiple myeloma is a cancer formed by malignant plasma cells. These malignant cells can crowd out normal bloodforming cells in the bone marrow and cause low red and white cell blood counts. A shortage of red blood cells, known as anemia, causes a person to become pale, weak, and fatigued as well as cause increased bleeding and bruising. A shortage of white blood cells can diminish a person's immune system and impair a person's ability to fight off infection.

"When I told my wife, she was hesitant when she talked to the [coordinator] because she was told I would be hurting, in a lot of pain, and that a lot of people [choose] not to do it ... but it's for a good cause," said Kelly.

There are two procedures for donating bone marrow being the "traditional" and the "peripheral blood stem cell" process. Due to the specific needs of the bone marrow recipient, Kelly will need

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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.

In the event of an emergency or to report a crime, please call the Emergency Dispatch Center at 081-568-4911 or 5911.

(On-Base Dial 9-1-1)

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The Liberty Room opened its doors Wednesday to a crowd of Sailors from the Bachelor Enlisted Quarters on Support Site.

The Liberty Room hosts a 70inch TV with a DVD player, an Xbox 360 with games (an Xbox One and PlayStation 4 are on the way), a pool table, dart boards, board games and a kitchen area.

(Photos by MCC Travis Simmons)

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Jobs

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HUMAN RESOURCES OFFICE (HRO) To find out what positions are currently open, please contact our front desk at DSN 626-5409 or commercial 081-568-5409. Copies of vacancy announcements will be posted at the Human Resources Office, located in the Admin I building at Capodichino, first floor.

The customer service hours are Monday through Friday, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. The Fleet and Family Support Center (FFSC) at Support Site will also have vacancy announcements and they can be easily viewed the HRO Website: http://cnic.navy.mil/regions/cnreurafswa/ about/Jobs.html Applications are accepted at the Security Pass and ID Office at Capodichino, or at the HRO, located in Admin 1, Capodichino, or by mailing to: HRO, PSC 817 Box 29, FPO AE 09622, or at Fleet and Family Service Center (FFSC) located on the TLA first floor, at Support Site. HRO must receive mailed applications by closing date of the vacancy announcement.

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 NOTE: CONUS hires currently residing in the Naples/Gaeta commuting areas must apply through USAJOBS in order to receive consideration.

CLOSING DATE: FEB 6 Security Assistant, GS-008606 KPP 07 or GS-0086-07, ANN#EUR14-747943-AG, Full Time Permanent

LOCAL NATIONALS (LN) POSITIONS CLOSING DATE: FEB 6 Supervisory General Engineer, Ua-0801-02 KPP Ua0801-01, ANN#33191-731974AV, Full Time Permanent Water Treatment Equipment Mechanic, Uc-2601-05, ANN# 44308-734579-AV, Full Time Permanent Office Automation Clerk, Ua0326-06, ANN#62588-748105AG, Full Time Permanent If you have any questions, contact the front desk at 081-5685409. 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 8-9 a.m.

Jan. 27.

NON-APPROPRIATED FUND (NAF) POSITIONS Fleet & Family Readiness NAF Local Naples job announcements within CNREURAFSWA may be viewed at: www.cnic.navy.mil/regions/ cnreurafswa/about/jobs.html.

The necessary application forms are also available online. For any questions you have, you may reach us at 081-568-5612/4164.

The applications may be emailed to CNREURAFSWA_NRBO_ N9_Personnel@eu.navy.mil.

NSA NAPLES U.S. POSITIONS, MWR OPEN CONTINUOUS POSITIONS Education Aid/Technician, ANN#14-005, CY-1702-I/II, (Multiple Positions) regular full time (Eligible for Post Allowance) part time & flexible, Child Development Centers, School Age Care, Youth Programs, Teen Center and Youth Sports Capodichino/Support Site. Provides appropriate developmental care and instruction for children and youth ranging in age from six weeks to eighteen years in a Child and Youth Program setting Performs routine, day-to-day care of infants and children ranging from 6weeks to 5 years old. Assembles of 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 form 13 years old to 18 years old. Receives and releases children to/from authorized parents, guidance.

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 (Theater Concessionaire) ANN# 13-015, flexible, Reel Time Theater II, Support Site. This position transacts the sale of refreshments at the theater snack bar.

Recreation Aid, NF-0189-01, ANN#13-035, 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.

Recreation Aid, NF-0189-01 ANN#13-128, flexible part time, Bowling Center, Support Site.

Provides oversight of activities and necessary services to authorized patrons.

Food Service Worker, NA7408-04, ANN#13-126 flexible part time, 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 Assistant, NF0189-01 KPP-02, ANN#14-018 flexible, Fleet & Family Readiness Center, Gaeta, Italy. Serves as a primary front line customer service representative of the overall program as such, must continually present information in a high professional and customer friendly style. Closing date: Opening Until Filled Recreation Aid, NF-0189-01, ANN#14-021 flexible, MWR Outdoor Recreation Program, Support site/Carney Park. Provides and maintain recreation and athletic equipment issue. Closing date: Opening Until Filled Recreation Aid, NF-0189-01, ANN#14-022, flexible, MWR Liberty Division, Naples, Italy.

Employee helps customers in the recreation center with recreational event. Closing date: Open until filled.

CYP Education Technician Leader, CY-1702-II, ANN#14-

004R regular full time (Eligible for Post Allowance) Fleet and Family Readiness Program, CYP Division, Teen Center. The purpose of the CY Program Leader (CYP) is to provide appropriate development care and instruction for children and youth ranging in age from 6 weeks to 18 years in one or more CY programs. This includes the provision of guidance, assistance, and mentoring for the CY Program Assistants.

Closing date: Open until filled Education Aid/Technician, CY1702-I/II, ANN#14-029, regular full time (Eligible for Post Allowance) Child Development Centers Capodichino/Support Site. Provides appropriate care and developmental instruction for children and youth ranging in age from six weeks to eighteen years in a Child and Youth Program setting. Closing date: Jan. 31. Area of consideration: Current CDC Capo & Support Site employees only.

NEX EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES Gricignano, Building 2091-B Call 081-813-5253/5254 Hours: Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 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#14000013 Sales Clerk/ CL/NF-01/Flex- Two Vacancies.

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#14000015 Sales Clerk/ HL/NF-01/Flex- Two Vacancies.

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#140000A9 Store Worker/W3/NA-02/Flex – Two Vacancies. Pay Rate: $10.23.

Performs various duties including loading/unloading merchandise, verifying type and quantities; prepares merchandise for stocking and stocks shelves; assists in conducting periodic inventories; assists customers and keeps storage and sales areas clean and orderly.

Ann#14000014 Cashier Checker/CC/NF-01/Flex- Open Until Filled. Pay Rate: $8.00$9.50. Associates engaged in the operation of cash registers to record sales in retail checkout areas.

Ann#14000019 Sales Clerk/ SL/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 Jewelry, Mens, Ladies, Shoes, Cosmetics, Handbags, and Children’s departments.

EARTH & VINE WINE SHOP Ann#14000018 Sales Clerk/ PS/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.

Candidates must be at least 18 years old to apply.

GRICIGNANO MINI MART Ann#14000016 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. Candidates must be at least 18 years old to apply.

CAPODICHINO NEX MART Ann#14000017 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.

Candidates must be at least 18 years old to apply.

COURTESY JOB ANNOUNCEMENT VETERINARY CLINIC The Support Site Veterinary Clinic is currently hiring for two positions.

– Animal Health Technician (358652400) – Veterinary Medical Officer (356681500) Applicants should go to and apply through www.USAJOBS. gov. For more information, please call DSN 629-7919 or 081-811-7919.

In the event of an emergency or to report a crime, please call the Emergency Dispatch Center at 081-568-4911 or 5911.

(On-Base Dial 9-1-1) For non-emergency assistance, call 081-568-5638.