Serving the NATO, Naples and Gaeta Military Community in Italy
61th year, No. 4
Friday, January 29, 2016
Tiger Sharks Win Last Home Meet of Season Swimmers Bid Farewell to Head Coach Higgins By Lyndsey Hale
This past weekend’s Pentathlon and final home meet of the 2016 swimming season was the second weekend in a row of competition for the Naples Tiger Sharks, and also a bittersweet moment for the team, as it was the last meet for beloved Head Coach Jane Higgins. Over the past decade under Higgins, the Naples Tiger Sharks have reigned as the European Forces Swim League (EFSL)
Coach Jane Higgins with the Naples Tiger Sharks at a pep rally before this past weekend’s final home meet. Photo by Mike Sharp
Champions with nine championship wins. The Naples Tiger Sharks saw 84 percent of the team set personal bests this past weekend with nine more swimmers qualifying for championships.
“This was the second weekend in a row of competition for many of our swimmers and they were still knocking off seconds,” Coach Danna Traught. “That is unusual and awesome. The team spirit on
deck made for a fun meet. With the breaks we had between strokes, many of the swimmers stayed on deck to cheer on their teammates.” TIGER SHARKS Page 11
Coastal Riverine Squadron 3 Sailors Complete Reintegration Process From Navy Expeditionary Combat Command Public Affairs
The 10 U.S. Navy Sailors assigned to Coastal Riverine Squadron 3 who were briefly detained by Iran January 12-13, completed Phase III of the reintegration process today. During Phase III, the Sailors were reunited with their families, received ongoing medical care and were provided various levels of support. “The Sailors are in good health and we have determined they can return to duty,” Rear Adm. Frank Morneau, commander, Navy Expeditionary Combat Command, who oversaw the third phase, said. “They will report to their unit here tomorrow and participate in the ongoing investigation and normal post-deployment duties as assigned.” The 10 Sailors began the threephased reintegration process in theater immediately following their release, January 13. The focus of Phase I was to ensure the immediate health and safety of the Sailors. During Phase II, Sailors completed their medical exams and
The 10 Sailors assigned to Coastal Riverine Squadron 3 who were briefly detained by Iran January 12-13, have completed their reintegration process in San Diego. Official Navy file photo of Riverine Command Boats (RCB). . Photo by MC2 Torrey W. Lee
received structured briefings. Upon arrival in San Diego, January 22, the Sailors began Phase III where they were reunited with their fami-
lies, finalized their medical exams, and were provided debriefing sessions to support their return to duty. CAPTAIN’S CORNER. . . . . . . . . 2 BASE NOTES. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 NAVY HISTORY . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 FFSC CALENDAR . . . . . . . . . . . 5 SOUND OFF . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 MOVIES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 JOBS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
nJrOTC VisiTs MOUnT WHiTneY . . . . page 5
Origin OF grOUnD HOg DAY . . . . . . . . . .page 14
USO TOURS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 WORD SEARCH / COLOR ME 14
Licenses From Five States Banned at DoD Bases By Jim Garamone DoD News
Defense Department installations will no longer accept driver’s licenses from Minnesota, Illinois, Missouri, New Mexico and Washington as proof of identity, DoD officials said on January 20. Federal Policy The ban, which also includes licenses from American Samoa, is a consequence of the REAL ID Act of 2005. The REAL ID Act grew out of the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks – most of the terrorists involved had driver’s licenses from Florida and Virginia. Congress tightened up issuance processes and documentation needed to get a driver’s license. Compliant cards must have specific security features to prevent tampering, counterfeiting or duplication of the document. The licenses also must present data in a common, machine-readable format. The REAL ID Act affects only access control policies where individuals are required to present an identification document for accessing federal facilities, entering nuclear power plants or boarding federally regulated commercial aircraft. The federal REAL ID Act implementation rules allow for exceptions, officials noted. For example, they explained, life or safety issues such as medical emergencies, and situations in which physical access is necessary to apply for benefits are two exceptions. LICENSES NOT ACCEPTED Page 11