Serving the Nato, Naples and Gaeta military community in italy
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NSA Naples to Start Indoor Testing for Radon From U.S. Naval Support Activity Naples, Italy Public Affairs
Naval Support Activity (NSA) Naples, Italy will begin a scheduled one-year test of radon gas concentrations indoors, March 25, as part of an ongoing Navywide program. Personnel from the NSA Naples Environmental Division and U.S. Department of Energy will install radon detectors in Navy facilities at Capodichino, Support Site, Gaeta, Carney Park, and Navy-managed buildings at JFC (Lago Patria). They will be placed in basements and groundlevel indoor spaces inhabited at least four hours daily. “We’re the first Navy installation in Europe to conduct this comprehensive study. We’re being proactive,” said Capt. Scott Gray, the base commanding officer. “Completing this study helps us make sure we are providing the safest possible working and living environment for the community. We’re pleased to have the chance to participate in this study.” The radon detectors, called alpha-track detectors, will be placed near ceilings starting at the end of March and throughout the month of April. At approximately 2 inches in diameter by 1.5 inches in height, the radon detectors are much smaller than typical smoke detectors found in homes. “Radon detectors are small, harmless and their installation will be accomplished with minimal disturbance to the NSA Naples community,” said Bernice Snyder, the base environmental director. Government personnel can
install a radon detector in less than five minutes. The detectors will require no attention from community members during the one-year study period. “In order to account for seasonal changes, radon detectors will be collected one year from the time they were installed”, said Snyder. “We look forward to working with personnel from the Department of Energy. They are the experts in radon studies and have conducted radon testing worldwide.” Radon is a gas that is naturally occurring from rocks and soils. It is present in outdoor air but may collect in basements or ground level spaces. Indoor environments are commonly studied to determine whether radon is present at high concentrations. Long-term exposure to radon gas at high concentrations can potentially impact health over time. Testing is the only way to know indoor radon concentrations. Navy facilities in Naples were last tested in 1991-1992, but the base infrastructure has since changed necessitating the completion of this new study. “The last time we tested, Support Site in Gricignano did not exist and the administrative activities currently here at Capo were located in Agnano,” said Gray. “The Navy’s footprint at Capodichino was significantly smaller. Back then, Capo’s main function was to support flight and logistical operations.” Spaces in office buildings, onbase residences, schools, and stores will be studied. The radon detectors will be installed in accordance with the following tentative schedule:
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Explore the Leather Market of Florence Pages 4 -5
(Photos courtesy of Department of Energy)
• March 30-31: School facilities • Week of April 1: All Housing and Hospital facilities • Week of April 8: Facilities at Capo, Support Site, Gaeta, SATCOM, Carney Park, and Nisida • Week of April 15: Any missed locations • Week of April 22: Any missed locations “If we find an issue in any of our spaces, we will work to correct the situation as soon as
possible,” said Gray. “Elevated indoor radon levels may easily be mitigated by properly ventilating spaces or upgrading building foundations.” Results from the study are not expected to be available until the fall of 2014. NSA Naples will publish the results. For U.S. Environmental Protection Agency information on radon, go to www.epa.gov/ radon. Call the Environmental Office at DSN: 626-6641/6644 or 081-568-6641/6644 if you have any questions.
Community Holds Bone Marrow Drive
Your Emergency Kit to Build or Buy Page 6
Sailors Cautioned on use of Fitness Programs Page 7
By MC3 Caitlin Conroy- Feddersen, Navy Public Affairs Support Element-East Detachment Europe
Community members aboard Naval Support Activity (NSA) Naples hosted and invited communityarea participation in a bone marrow drive Feb. 26 and 27 at the Naples Middle High School and Support Site food court, Feb. 26 and 27. Inspiration for the drive came from a local NSA Naples family whose daughter is in need of a bone marrow transplant. 8-year-old Saniyah Joseph, an 8-yearoldNSA Naples community member, was diagnosed with aplastic anemia in December 2012. Her family and friends hope that holding the bone marrow drive will not only invite more community participation in support, but will also help raise awareness about the need for bone marrow donors. “From the start, everyone has asked what can they do to help,” said Selina Joseph, Saniyah’s mother. “My first response to them was to keep Saniyah in their prayers, and my second response
NATO Allies Participate in Proud Manta Page 13
FRIDAY Senior Chief Interior Communications Electrician (Ret.) Vincent Gilfoy, teacher at Naples Middle/High School, uses a buccal swab while participating in a bone marrow drive aboard NSA Naples, Feb. 26 and 27. Inspiration for the drive came from a local family whose daughter is in need of a bone marrow transplant. (Photo by MC3 Caitlin Conroy-Feddersen)
was join the bone marrow registry. One must be in the registry in order to see if they are a match for her. Not only does joining the registry help Saniyah, but it also helps so many other people, especially children, who are in need of a bone marrow transplant.”
Kits for the drive were supplied by the C.W. Bill Young/DoD Marrow Donor Center, which is one of 79 donor centers in the United States working with the National Marrow Donor Program (NMDP). see SAILORS OF THE YEAR Page 5
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Captain’s Corner
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It has been next to impossible to avoid all the talk about the budget uncertainties we face as a service. The Navy is grappling with an estimated $8.6 billion budget cut this fiscal year. About half of the cut comes as a result of the Continuing Resolution and operating under the previous year’s budget, which doesn’t account for the fact that things are more expensive this year. The sequester, which went into effect last Friday, is the other issue that has forced decision-makers to cut costs. Now, the Navy is challenged to continue to meet the mission with significantly less funding. All the news about deployment cancelations, deferred ship repairs and air wing shut-downs is an effort to preserve support for our forwarddeployed forces. Navy installations worldwide are also absorbing cuts and looking for opportunities to save money in order to ensure adequate funding for those on the pointy end of the spear, those in harm’s way. This is the right thing to do for our Navy and our nation. Our community has already felt impacts. A pay freeze on the non-uniformed members of our team is now in its third year and a civilian-hiring freeze was implemented in January. Our leaders have also tightened the rules governing when we can authorize overtime, monetary performance awards and official travel across the region. However, despite these cost-cutting maneuvers, the implementation of an administrative furlough remains possible. DoD leadership is soon expected to decide whether to place our U.S. civilian (GS) employees in a temporary non-duty, non-pay status as the military runs low on funds. The pre-decisional plan calls for virtually all GS employees to be placed in a non-duty, non-pay status one day each week for 22 consecutive weeks, starting mid-April. Employees will be notified at least 30 days before the furlough goes into effect. Local-hire GS employees would also be included in this furlough action. I know the uncertainty of the situation is causing anxiety. But this is a time when we must all pull together as a military community and help each other. There are several ways you can help me get through these budget pressures. Among the most important is to remain focused on Operation Risk Management (ORM). Although it's in our military culture to make things work – to accomplish the mission despite limited resources – we need to remember that safety is everybody’s responsibility. Use your good judgment and integrity to preserve boundaries that could lead to loss of life, injury or equipment failure. I also need everyone’s help in keeping our facilities in the best condition possible, especially our shared spaces and parks. And even though it may take us longer fix things that are broken, please continue to report discrepancies to Housing or Public Works. Lastly, I ask for the community’s help in reducing the installation’s utility bill. Utility costs account for a fourth of our operating budget. Every energy-saving effort helps us, so please unplug personal appliances at work. Turn off printers, monitors and other office equipment when you’re not using them. And use common break-room refrigerators and coffee makers as much as possible. We’ve been directed to set our thermostats to a lower temperature (from 70°F to 66°F) for the remainder of winter. So, please don’t counter this moneysaving effort by bringing in personal space heaters. If you think you’ll be cold, dress in layers. After all, spring is just around the corner and so is your weekend. We have faced similar financial challenges in the past. Keep a positive perspective – sometimes if you get lemons, make lemonade! We will get through this rough patch as we have in the past, through great teamwork, a positive attitude and the dedication to our great Navy and a nation that is a beacon of hope for all the world. Please have a safe weekend and remember to turn off those monitors before you go home on Friday!
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Scheduled Power Outages for Electrical Repairs and Maintenance
By Capt. Scott Gray NSA Commanding Officer
capt. Scott Gray cmdr. robert Barbee Lt. timothy hawkins teresa Merola
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A series of power outages is scheduled at Support Site, starting March 8. The outages will enable workers to complete preventive maintenance on power substations, install energy-saving devices for exterior lighting and repair damaged underground cables. Some offices and stores will close during normal working hours in accordance with the following schedule: Date Duration of Outage Support Site Location March 8 ....8 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. .....Fitness Forum; Villa Capri; ........................................................Villa Ischia; Villa Procida; ........................................................Villa Ventotene; Villa Ponza; ..................... ........................................Central Park/ Amphitheater; ..............................................................tennis courts/skateboard park; ..............................................................and external lighting. March 9 ....9 a.m. to 1 p.m. ..........Elementary School, Middle/ ............................................................High School and Child ............................................................Development Center facilities. March 14 ...9 a.m. to 1 p.m. ..........BEQ building; MWR ........................................................Warehouse and Annex; AFN ........................................................building; Security Training ........................................................Center; Housing Maintenance .....................................................................Facility; Public Works building; .....................................................................MWR Hobby Shop; Housing .....................................................................Welcome Center; Strikers .....................................................................Bowling Center; and NEX .....................................................................Autoport. March 16 ...9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m....Housing Unit #s 2001-2011 *Note: There are additional outages scheduled – beyond March 16 – that will be announced once dates are finalized.
Continued Closure of Three Carney Park Cabins Due to Lead in Water Carney Park cabins #1, #2 and #3 will remain closed for use as remedial actions for reducing lead levels in cabin drinking water continue. The cabins were closed in August 2012 to allow for the maintenance, repair, and replacement of internal water lines. Public Works and Preventive Medicine authorities will continue to monitor drinking water quality as repairs are completed. Notification will be made when the cabins are ready for community use. For more information, see the full notification here: http://goo.gl/S2wZp.
Reminder: Gas Coupons Rule The NATO Forces tax-free gas coupons can only be redeemed at AGIP (ENI) gas stations. NATO Forces gas coupons cannot be legally accepted at ESSO stations or any other non-AGIP (ENI) stations regardless of proximity to Support Site. All personnel, including military, civilian, and dependents, are required to abide by the rules regarding proper use of the NATO Forces gas coupons. Misuse of these coupons may result in the loss of privileges to purchase the coupons, as well as possible disciplinary action. Compliance with these rules is critical to keeping this important benefit available to all eligible personnel.
Now: Annual Utility/Recurring Maintenance Survey is Open The annual Overseas Housing Allowance (OHA) Utility and Recurring Maintenance Survey for Italy is open during the month of March. Service members residing in private housing off base are eligible to take the online survey and will be
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March 9: Shamrock Shuffle Run at Support Site MWR has organized a series of fun runs at Support Site for March 9. A free 1-mile fun run will begin 8 a.m., and those who pay a $5 registration fee can participate in a 5K or 10K run slated to kickoff at 8:30 a.m. Registration for the series of runs begins at 7 a.m. in front of the Fitness Forum at Support Site. For more information, call MWR at DSN: 629-6529, 081-811-6529, or cell number 331-197-4126.
March 9: Tryouts for 2013 Naples Elite Men's Softball Travel Team Naples Elite is scheduled to hold tryouts for the upcoming 2013 softball season starting March 9 at Carney Park. The tryouts are open to U.S. service members, civilian personnel, and family members who have Carney Park access. For more information, contact Head Coach Terry Caldwell at 340-549-3658 or Assistant Coach MA1 Jeremy Fouch at 366-622-5198.
March 11-15: Terra Nova Test at Naples Middle/High School Naples Middle/High School is scheduled to administer the Terra Nova test to students March 11-15 from 7:55 a.m. to 10:50 a.m. Parents are asked to ensure their children are well-rested, eat a healthy breakfast, and arrive to school on time. There will be no student checkouts during testing. Please reschedule conflicting appointments accordingly. For more information, contact the front office at DSN: 629-4061 or 081-811-4061.
March 14: Youth Sports Parent Information Meeting at Support Site A mandatory information meeting for parents of children participating in the Youth Sports Spring League is scheduled March 14 in the Fitness Forum at Support Site. The meeting, set to begin at 6 p.m., will address team assignments, coaches, game cancellations, transportation and more. For additional details, call MWR at DSN: 629-4749 or 081-811-4749.
March 15: New Capo Food Court Opening The new food court at Capo, Bella Napoli Food Court, is scheduled to hold a ribbon-cutting ceremony March 15 at 11:15 a.m. All community members are invited. The Navy band will perform as food vendors offer free samples from 10:30 a.m. to 11:15 a.m. The food court will open for coffee and breakfast that morning starting at 6 a.m., and then close at 9 a.m. to prepare for the official opening. Lunch will be offered around 11:30 a.m., following the ribbon-cutting ceremony.
March 17: The Rogues Performing in New Capo Food Court The Rogues, a band that plays a combination of Celtic, rock, folk, world and classical music, is set to perform March 17 in Capo’s new food court. The free show begins at 7 p.m. and is open to all community members. For more information, call Staci Dietrich at DSN: 626-4894 or 081-568-4894.
March 20: Deadline to Sign Up for Club Beyond Spring Trip Club Beyond is scheduled to host Spring Break Adventure Camp in Brussels, Belgium, April 9-13. The trip is open to children (grades 7-8) of U.S. military, civilians, contractors and NATO ID cardholders. The cost of the camp is $350 per child in addition to airfare. The deadline for sign-ups is March 20. For more information, contact club director Arturo Paulino at apaulino@clubbeyond.org, DSN: 629-4600, or 342801-4208. Club Beyond is a command-sponsored, non-denominational program that organizes youth activities and trips for spiritual development and mentorship.
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March 21: Baby Basics Class A class on newborn care (bundling, diapering and bathing), feeding, baby health, and safety is scheduled to be held March 21 from 9 a.m. to noon. The class is open to U.S. military and NATO ID cardholders and will be held in the Navy Marine Corps Relief Society (NMCRS) office located in room G-16 of the Admin II building at Capo. To register for the class and for more information, call NMCRS at DSN: 626-3913 or 081-5683913.
March 21: Navy College Office to Administer SAT The Navy College Office is scheduled to administer the SAT on March 21. The test will also be administered June 20. The ACT will be administered April 18 and May 23. The college office offers a version of the ACT that does not require an essay. Test scores are typically returned to Naples six to eight weeks after the test date. For more information, call the college office at DSN: 626-6678/6681 or 081-568-6678/6681. You can also send an email to nco.naples@eu.navy.mil.
March 23: Child and Youth Programs Fun Run at Carney Park Community members are invited to run a 2K or 5K at Carney Park on March 23. The Child and Youth Programs event will be held from 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Participants are encouraged to wear t-shirts and accessories that glow in the dark. Those who complete the run will receive a medal and the top winners will receive
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awards. Registration is $5 for those under 18 and $10 for adults. Transportation is available for those who preregister by March 20. Others can register at Carney Park from 4 p.m. to 4:45 p.m. on the day of the event. There will be a bonfire, chili and hot beverages following the run. For more information, call DSN: 629-4729 or 081-811-4729.
March 25: Registration for School Year 2013-2014 Begins Parents of returning Naples Middle/High School students and incoming 7th graders can register their children for school year 2013-2014, starting March 25. Registration will be held March 25-April 5 in the school's media center conference room, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. each week day. Parents who are planning a PCS move this summer should bring to school a completed Summer PCS Move Form and a copy of orders. For more information, contact the school registrar at DSN: 6294536 or 081-811-4536.
March 25-27: Expect Gate Entry Delays Due to Training Exercise NSA Naples is scheduled to participate in a regional anti-terrorism/force-protection training exercise, March 25-27. Training events are designed to have minimal impact on community members; however, all should anticipate some traffic delays at Support Site and Capo entries. In addition, a security drill is scheduled from 8:15 a.m. to 10:15 a.m., March 26, at Support Site school facilities. Installation emergency responders will participate. For more information, contact Installation Training Officer Steve Ursell at DSN: 626-3948 or 081568-3948.
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Compiled by Teresa Merola
Science City Museum in Naples Destroyed by Fire The interactive museum of “Citta’ della Scienza”, Science City, in Naples, which was considered one of the city’s cultural treasures, was destroyed by fire that swept the entire sea-front area except for the theater Monday evening. The destroyed area is estimated at 10,000 to 12,000 square meters. Eye witnesses said the flames spread quickly because of the large quantities of wood and other flammable materials in the pavilions. It took fire fighters about 13 hours to extinguish the fire. There were no injuries since the complex was closed to the public on Mondays. The science center was built in Bagnoli and gave work to160 staff members who are now worried about their future. The Citta’ della Scienza attracted more than 350,000 visitors each year and included an interactive museum, a planetarium, a conference center, an advanced training center and an art exhibition space. Police investigators said they did not have sufficient evidence to determine what caused the fire yet. Naples Mayor Luigi De Magistris said Tuesday that he suspected foul play was behind the massive fire. On Wednesday the Naples prosecutor said he is treating the fire as a case of possible arson and the entire area has been secured. Local and national politicians and union representatives all rushed to call for a quick rebuilding and safeguarding of jobs.
Downtown Naples Building Collapses Part of a three-story apartment building collapsed in downtown Naples Monday in the Riviera di Chiaia district near the seafront. Shortly before the collapse, creaking sounds were heard by people living inside who managed to escape. Nearby schools were evacuated and the area was without city water after the building’s collapse. Residents reported leaking water dripping from walls on the first and top floors. A woman who was showering in her apartment at the time of the collapse was taken to hospital in a state of shock.
Four teams of fire fighters were on the scene. No injuries were reported. Several people are being officially investigated concerning the collapse by the public prosecutor’s office.
Rome Prepares for Conclave Rome has no date yet for the start of the conclave, but demand for rentals has risen by 30 percent. Many ads for apartments, balconies available for photographers and restaurants are all promising locations near the Vatican with spacious rooms near a metro stop. Some families are offering to rent space in their own homes as the price goes from 50 euro per day to share a space to 8,000 euros for an apartment for the duration of the conclave. Many tourists coming to the city for the conclave prefer lower price of renting apartments compared to hotels, according to an online rental site.
Pizza Served in Northern Italian Church Pizza inside a church is a new way to beat the recession. In Padua, Northern Italy a Catholic church opened a pizza parlor inside the parish where 80 volunteers help cook and serve low-priced food. The cooks were trained by professional pizza makers and offer a variety of pizzas found in traditional pizzerias on the economy.
New European Hotel Chain to Open Its Doors in Milan IKEA and Marriott Hotel chain will open lowcosts hotels throughout Europe for a total investment of 500 million dollars. The hotel chain is called Moxy and the first hotel will open its doors in Milan by 2014. In 10 years the Moxy chain is expected to open 150 hotels around Europe, but they won’t be furnished with typical IKEA products.
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T HE I NSIDE P AGE … FOR FLEET AND FAMILY SUPPORT CENTER (FFSC) EVENTS, SEE PAGE 5.
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED 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. NAPLES HIGH SCHOOL MUSIC BOOSTERS seeks 2012-2013 board members. For more information, e-mail matthew.ukleja@gmail.com. THE AMERICAN SOCCER CLUB (ASC) OF NAPOLI is looking for qualified coaches. Those interested in coaching should e-mail doc@ ascnapoli.com. NAVY-MARINE CORPS RELIEF SOCIETY OPERATION CLIP & SAVE (coupons): 081-568-3913. NAVY LEAGUE OF THE U.S./NAPLES COUNCIL is seeking board members. Contact Betty Reese at 081-526-8051 or breese@cybernet.it. THE NAPLES OVERSEAS SPOUSES CLUB (NOSC) is seeking members to serve as volunteers at its thrift store. When the store is open, NOSC members are needed to help with sorting, merchandising, bagging, and running the cash register. When the store is closed, we need assistance with preparing the store for shopping. Call us at 081-811-4200 or e-mail us at noscitaly@gmail.com to sign up for training. NAPLES AMERICAN RED CROSS (ARC) NEEDS VOLUNTEER INSTRUCTORS. ARC needs volunteer instructors for various courses. Those interested in becoming instructors can contact the ARC office at 081568-4788. ANIMALS WITHOUT LIMITS (AWL) is searching for volunteers who want to help at our Animal Hospice in Lago Patria. We also need volunteers for different projects on the Support Site base. For more information, please contact us at awlrescueteam@gmail.com or director@animalswithoutlimits.com. ATTENTION PHOTOGRAPHERS! Are you interested in taking photos of Naples Elementary School students during the 2012-2013 school year? Contact Dr. Johnson at 081-811-4159 or donita.Johnson@ eu.dodea.edu. TUTORING OPPORTUNITY Do you want to work hands-on with collegeoriented students? Do you want to make a difference in a student's life? Naples Middle/High School is looking for motivated community members with college experience to become AVID (Advancement Via Individual Determination) tutors. Training will be provided. Please contact Vice Principal David Martin at david.martin@eu.dodea.edu or AVID Counselor Joseph Selina at selina.joseph@eu.dodea.edu. NAPLES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL PTA is searching for people who want to lead the PTA during the 2012-2013 school year. PTA board members are elected every year and committee chairs are appointed every year. If you are interested in a board or chair position, please e-mail Angel Neese at itwife2000@yahoo.com.
ONGOING/ON THE HORIZON 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. 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 is a newly founded association that meets twice a month and discusses upcoming community outreach opportunities and charity events. For more information, contact IT2 Pablo Baez at DSN 626-6141 or MA2 Michael Bradley DSN 626-5595. 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. 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. SEVENTH DAY ADVENTIST WORSHIP SERVICE will take place every Saturday at the Support Site Chapel from 9 a.m. to noon. The schedule is as follows: Sabbath school, 9:15 to 10:15 a.m.; songs and praise, 10:15 to 10:45 a.m.; divine service, 10:45 a.m. to noon. For more information, please contact Paolo at 334-906-0994.
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Via Dell Ariento is the site of the San Lorenzo market - a pedestrian corridor framed by the Basilica San Lorenzo in the heart of the historic district.
The Leather Market of Florence Story and photos by Laura Byrd
Suddenly the light rain is a thundering deluge. Vendors on each side of the narrow cobblestone street are scrambling to lower sheets of plastic and canopies over the front of their tents. Covering my camera with a piece of the scarf around my neck, I duck backward inside a booth, out of the pelting drops. A familiar smell surrounds me and immediately the smell of a new car interior comes to mind. It’s the pungent smell of leather. Not just any leather, but the robust, earthy scent of newly minted, cut and stitched leather. Turning around there is a sea of garments around me hanging from the frame of the large tent. Black, brown, red, white, green, purple and pink, the variety of styles and colors is huge. Brushing aside the coats I make my way to the other side of the packed booth and am astounded at the volume and variety of leather goods displayed on the other
side. Belts, wallets, gloves, handbags, and even hats are abundant. The vendor sees me and motions to the backside of the booth where a storefront is visible. The store is his permanent business, but the tent outside is part of the famous San Lorenzo market of Florence. A few minutes later the cloud burst ceases, tarps are lifted and items are moved back out toward the street. Walking through the displays I note a distinct difference between this and other markets in Italy I’ve shopped. Not only are the products here decidedly upscale – even fur coats accompany the leather displays – but most impressive is the location. The street Via Dell Ariento, a pedestrian corridor, is framed by the Basilica San Lorenzo in the heart of the historic district. Florence is a destination for many things, the least of which may be the San Lorenzo Market. But for those desiring a unique piece of Italian leather, the quality and affordability is
Streets of Italy Join columnist Laura Byrd as she explores things to do in the Naples Laura Byrd area and easy daytrips to places throughout Italy.
best found here. Just a fiveminute walk from both the Piazza Duomo and Santa Maria Novella train station; it is one of the more user friendly markets in Italy due to its location and lengthy hours of operation. Vendors here are friendly and generally unaggressive, although now during the slow winter season we are experiencing an eagerness to sell, the upside of which is the ability to negotiate price. Two vendors each have a jacket I’m interested in purchasing. Similar in quality and style, one vendor quotes me 150 euro immediately while the second vendor starts at an astonishing 350 euro but quickly reduces the price three times as I walk away. Trying on leather here is an eye-opening experience. Normally a size medium in the United States, I quickly learn here in Italy I’m
Behind the stalls of the market, vendors own permanent shops where visitors are treated to an even wider variety of leather goods. Check our www.aboutflorence.com/typical-markets-in-Florence.html for more information about markets of Florence.
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Fleet and Family Support Center Events this Week From the Fleet and Family Support Center
For more information about local Fleet and Family Support Center (FFSC) events, visit www.facebook.com/NaplesFFSC.
UPCOMING FFSC NAPLES EVENTS Call 081-811-6372 for more information or to register • March 8: Explore Vomero Area, 8:15 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., meet outside Capo main gate. • March 8: Legal Assistance, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. (appointments only), Support Site FFSC. • March 8: Saving and Investing, 9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m., Support Site FFSC. • March 11–15: Transition GPS (TAP) Workshop – Pre–Separation, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Support Site FFSC. • March 12: Cultural Tips, 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m., Capo FFSC. • March 12: Sponsorship Training, 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Capo theater. • March 12: Intro to Basic Italian Language and Conversation, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., Capo Fellowship Hall. • March 12: Communications Skills, 2 p.m. to 3 p.m., Support Site FFSC. • March 12: Al- Anon Support Group, 6 p.m. to 7 p.m., Support Site FFSC. • March 12: Alateen Support Group (ages 12-18), 6 p.m. to7 p.m., Support Site FFSC. • March 14: Smooth Move, 8 a.m. to noon, Support Site Community Center. • March 14: Ombudsman Assembly Meeting, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., Support Site FFSC. • March 15: Retirement Planning w/TSP, 9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m., Support Site FFSC. .
A view of the Duomo at sunrise from a room in the Ester Hotel in Florence.
an extra-large. After negotiating a good price on a slightly snug jacket, I learn there is not a larger option unless I wait to have it made. The price is excellent and leather stretches, so I walk away with a new treasure. Leather shopping accomplished; we enter the spacious indoor food market adjacent to the street market. A large, open-air industrial building, the Mercato is a colorful buffet of Italian herb stands and stalls piled high with cheese, wine, meats and produce. Following the aroma of food, we discover a walk-up restaurant crowded with Italians waiting in line for pulled pork sandwiches and homemade soup. An hour later, stuffed with a flavorful bean soup, roast pork and Prosecco, we head back through the market, stopping at several stands displaying hats, scarves and the typical souvenirs. After a short walk, we arrive back at our modest hotel. Florence has a variety of inexpensive hotels, mostly family owned and housed two or three to a building. Among the many choices, we chose the Hotel Ester for its proximity to the market and train station, low room rate and vast views of Florence. Unpacking our market treasures, we’ve scored two embroidered scarves at five euro each, several packets of dried seasoning, two wool hats
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UPCOMING FFSC GAETA EVENTS Call 081-568-8354 for more information or to register. • March 8: Gianola School Cooking Class, 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. • March 11-13: Area Orientation/ ICR Seminar
Florence is known throughout Italy as a destination for leather goods, and the market displays hundreds of choices including belts, gloves, wallets and handbags.
and a jacket. Settling into a dinner of cheese, prosciutto and wine, we have a prominent view of the San Lorenzo Central food market building two blocks away, a reminder that the crunchy loaves of bread we passed up are close by
should we change our minds. But for now I am content to eat light and hope that during tomorrow’s walk of Florence I will still fit into my bargain price, size extra-large and slightly snug, hand-made Italian coat. Continued from Page 1
The C.W. Bill Young/DoD Marrow Donor Center was established to recruit volunteer marrow donors from active duty military, their immediate family members, civil service employees, Coast Guard, National Guard and Reservists. Participating individuals filled out a DoD consent form and provided four buccal swabs in order to be entered into the National Bone Marrow Registry. “The process of actually donating bone marrow is not necessarily a pain-free one,” said Cristina Hall, Naples Middle High School nurse. “But the outcome is beyond words; you’re saving a life.” According to NMDP, aA bone marrow transplant is a life-saving treatment for people with blood cancers like leukemia and lymphoma, sickle cell and other life-threatening diseases. Patients will first undergo chemotherapy and sometimes radiation to destroy their diseased marrow. Then a donor’s healthy bloodforming cells are transferred directly into the patient’s bloodstream, where they can begin to function and multiply. For a patient’s body to accept these healthy cells, the patient needs a donor who is a close match. Seventy percent of patients do not have a donor in their family and depend on the “Be The Match Registry” to find an unrelated bone marrow donor or umbilical cord blood. NMDP is a nonprofit organization and is the global leader in providing bone marrow and umbilical cord blood transplants to patients in need. NMDP The organization operates the “Be The Match Registry,” which is the world’s largest listing of potential marrow donors and donated cord blood units. NMDP also raises funds to help provide transplants to all patients through the “Be The Match Foundation.” NMDP also helps match patients with donors, educate health care professionals and conduct research through the Center for International Blood and Marrow Transplant Research (CIBMTR),, so more lives can be saved. “We are so excited about the awareness that our family’s challenge has brought to the need of bone marrow donors,” said Joseph. “We would like to thank our European community for their thoughts, prayers, and registry membership. This bone marrow drive means the gift of life to the Joseph Family.” For more information about joining the registry to become a bone marrow donor visit: http://marrow.org/Home.aspx
Energy Conservation Shifting to Spring From the NSA Naples Energy Management Team It’s that time a year again and here are some things to keep in mind as if gets warmer outside. • Check your tire pressures frequently as the weather continues to get warmer. Your tire pressure may be lower/higher depending on the time of day. Correct tire pressure not only helps fuel economy, it also affects the braking and steering of your vehicle. • When cooling your house with A/C, try to do most of your heavier cooling in the morning and evening. Then turn down you’re thermostat just a tad to maintain the cooler temperature. This will keep energy cost down and minimize energy used.
Individual Force Protection Plans Personnel planning on traveling outside of Italy (except to the United States or U.S. territories) should contact their chain of command’s Antiterrorism/Force Protection (ATFP) Division 30 days prior to their planned departure. The ATFP office will review the request and will notify you of all requirements that must be fulfilled prior to travel. Note that some countries have additional entry requirements which require more processing time than 30 days. Contact your ATFP division as soon as possible in order to assist you in meeting all requirements. You can contact the NSA Naples ATFP office by any of the following means. Phone: 081-568-5525/5595; E-mail: M-NA-NSASEC-ATdivision-GS@eu.navy.mil Or visit the office in the Capodichino Security Precinct, Bldg. 403, open from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday.
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NSA Naples Takes Part in Military Saves Week By MC3 Brian T. Glunt, Navy Public Affairs Support ElementEast Detachment Europe
<Nessuno(a)>Service members and their families, retirees and civil servants stationed at Naval Support Activity (NSA) Naples had the opportunity to take part in the 2013 Military Saves Week from Feb.25 to March 2. Military Saves Week is a national marketing campaign, designated by the Department of Defense, to persuade, encourage and motivate service members and their families to take financial action in building wealth through saving money and reducing debt. “The most important thing is to sign the Saver’s Pledge,” said Brian Hill, Community Bank manager. “Considering the economic times we are in right now, you always need to be prepared for the future. Saving is the easiest way to do that.” The Saver’s Pledge states that the signer will pledge to help him or herself by saving money, reducing debt while building wealth over time and by helping family members and the country through encouraging other Americans to start small and think big. “By taking the pledge you are promising to save money regu-
larly and encouraging others to do the same,” said Tasha Hamilton, Fleet and Family Support Center personal financial management coordinator. “Those who enroll will receive monthly Military Saves electronic newsletters, financial tips and free myFICO credit score.” Capt. Scott Gray, commanding officer of NSA Naples, signed the 2013 Military Saves Week proclamation to call upon members of the Navy family to set a personal savings or debt reduction goal, make and take action on a simple savings plan, or take another positive wealth-building action during the week that they can sustain for the following year. Since 2003, more than 128,000 individuals have taken the Military Saves pledge world-wide, reporting a savings of $10,000 over three years. Last year, Military Saves Week had a record 339 organizations participate. This included 253 installations, commands and detachments, 62 financial institutions and 24 non-profit organizations. Women, Infants and Children (WIC) and Navy and Marine Corps Relief Society also joined the partnership to provide the NSA Naples community with the knowledge and tools to help individuals set and achieve
Brian Hill, Community Bank manager, watches Lt. Alyssa Miller sign a Saver’s Pledge Feb. 27 on Capodichino during the 2013 Military Saves Week. Military Saves Week is a national marketing campaign to persuade, encourage and motivate service members and their families to take financial action in building wealth through saving money and reducing debt. (Photo by MC3 Brian T. Glunt)
their long- and short-term savings goals. Military Saves encourages everyone to build wealth by setting-up automatic transfers to savings accounts, participating
Ways to Build your emergency Kit By MC1 Travis Simmons, Naval Support Activity Naples Public Affairs
Emergency preparedness kits are hot items that should be considered by all personnel and family members, whether stationed overseas or stateside. Emergency kits allow individuals to maintain a state of readiness during an emergency situation. Whether you build from scratch, piece together or buy a whole new one is up to you, but the importance of having a kit for your family members, including pets, can’t be understated. “One kit per person basically,” said Jeff Arter, Disaster Action Team chairman for American Red Cross Naples, on how many kits families should consider having prepared. He suggested a threeday supply for each kit. Making emergency preparedness kits is easy, but individual circumstances vary with what each person may need. Arter said individuals can download a list of emergency supply items from FEMA, Red Cross or other emergency management websites. The Navy Exchange also has everything needed to stock a kit such as flashlights, radios, and first aid kits. The commissary offers a selection of preserved goods, powdered milks and water. “What you then add to your kit would be personal items such as medicines and hygiene items,” said Arter. “Also make a kit for your pet with their food, medicines, and shot records.” “You should have money on hand,” added Susan Westbrook, station manager for American Red Cross Naples. “Your personal records should be readily accessible and important doc-
in a Thrift Savings Plan and Savings Deposit Program, if eligible, and reducing or eliminating consumer debt. “Saving, in general, is really important,” said Becky Miller,
2013 Military Saves Week Navy Federal Credit Union representative. “As Americans, we are currently going through a hard time, but saving up for the future is always a good idea.”
OE-13 Comes to a Successful Close By MC2 Jason Howard, Navy Public Affairs Support Element-East Detachment Europe
A break out of a three-day basic emergency preparedness kit purchased from redcross.org. Key items are its flashlight, radio, emergency blanket, first aid supplies and Datrex food packets and water pouches. (Photo by MC1 Travis Simmons)
uments like passports and medical records should be up to date.” “If we put you in a shelter, we have to be able to identify your medicines for you,” said Westbrook. She recommended not pulling off your medicine labels or keeping your pills in generic containers. Shelter staff should be able to prove it’s your medication with your name on it, especially if it’s a narcotic. Emergency kits can be built from scratch and tailored to individual needs, or purchased ready-made. They can be basic life-sustaining kits or more elaborate ones that include smartphone charging radios that incorporate solar, DC and hand crank methods of recharging. Either way, having an emergency kit will ease stress and anxiety, as well as ensure increased safety and comfort during an unforeseen event.
The kit(s) should be located in an easily accessible spot in the home, and individuals should consider keeping one in a work space or vehicle. For more information, a list of advisable emergency kit items, or to purchase an emergency kit, visit redcross.org or Google “emergency kit” and find the items that best suit you and your family.
Exercise Obangame Express 2013 (OE-13), an at-sea naval exercise focused on counter-piracy and maritime security operations, wrapped up in the Gulf of Guinea, Feb. 28. OE-13 provided African, European and Atlantic partner maritime services the opportunity to work together, share information and refine methods in order to help Gulf of Guinea maritime nations better monitor and enforce their territorial waters and exclusive economic zones. “Over the past week, the participants in this exercise conducted training which improved the interoperability between maritime forces of the participating nations, as well as the skills of individual Sailors,” said Gen. Carter F. Ham, commander of U.S. Africa Command. “Maritime partnerships and maritime security and safety are increasingly important in the Gulf of Guinea region to combat a variety of challenges including maritime crime, illicit trafficking and piracy.” The exercise included a wide variety of training for all participating forces including at-sea ship boarding and queries, air operations, communication drills and regional information sharing. “Obangame Express helps promote relationships between nations to combat these illicit activities in the Gulf of Guinea,” said Capt. Dave Rollo, U.S. exercise director for OE-13. “These acts of piracy are not just an American problem. They are not just a Cameroonian problem; they’re a global problem.” “Our naval forces must effectively strengthen the intervention capacity, using maritime surveillance systems and reliable equipment,” said Mebe Ngo’o Edgard Alain, Cameroonian Minister Delegate of the Presidency in charge of Defense. “The required harmonization of operational procedures of multinational players involved in securing the Gulf of Guinea guarantees the effectiveness of our naval forces in maintaining maritime security and safety.” “Maritime security is a pre-requisite for attracting investment, promoting trade and continuing economic development,” said Alain. “These things guarantee an improved quality of life for our citizens.” Participating countries in this year’s exercise were Belgium, Benin, Brazil, Cameroon, Cote d’Ivorie, Equatorial Guinea, France, Gabon, Netherlands, Nigeria, Republic of Congo, Sao Tome and Principe, Spain, Togo and the United States.
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New Policy for housing trouble calls By Heather Petrovic, NSA Naples Housing Management Assistant
Housing’s handling of trouble calls for on-base residents has been affected by the ongoing Continuing Resolution Act and Sequestration. Due to the policy of no overtime unless mission essential, Housing must classify trouble calls as emergency only when the work is needed to correct a failure in service that constitutes an immediate danger to residents or threatens to damage the property. The following examples would meet the emergency requirements: broken water pipes, electrical service failure or broken electrical components which may cause fire or shock to persons, gas leaks, certain apartment power outages (not base power outages), and stable temperature requirements to meet a resident’s documented medical condition. How does this affect you? Trouble calls made to the quarterdeck afterhours will be screened and if it is not determined to be an actual health and safety emergency, you will be directed to either call Housing the next business day or send an email to our trouble desk at maintenancehelpdesk@ eu.navy.mil. In the email, please be specific and include a good contact number. Emails to the trouble desk are checked each business day by 0830. Lockouts after hours are now handled by Security. “Security will be the after hours point of contact for all lockouts,” said Lt. j.g. David Coon, operations officer for NSA Naples Security Department. “Residents will be required to report in person to the Support Site Security Precinct located next to the front gate to file a voluntary statement providing both residence and resident info for positive identification.” Once Security grants access to the member’s residence, proof of tenancy (bill, I.D., documentation, photo) will be required to be provided by the resident to the patrolman. Information will be forwarded to Housing the next business day to re-verify tenant residency. Security will handle all on-base lockouts Monday through Friday from 4 p.m. to 7:30 a.m. and the entire day Saturdays and Sundays. How long we can expect this to last? “We really don’t know at this point,” said Dan Rourke, director of NSA Housing. “This is a result of one of many across-the-board changes that have been implemented by senior leadership in Washington to help get us through this difficult time until a budget is passed by Congress.” Rourke pleaded for patience from our residents as we work through implementing this process. As a resident, please ask yourself before you pick up the phone – “will this problem really cause harm to my family or damage the unit?” or “can it wait until tomorrow morning?”
Senior Chief Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Fuel) Felipe Serna Jr., the command fitness leader aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3), works out in the ship's hangar bay. (Photo by MC3 Tamara Vaughn)
Custom Over Canned Navy Fitness Cautions Sailors on Crossfit and Other Commercial Extreme Conditioning Programs By Pamela O'Connor, Child and Youth Program School Liaison Officer
Commercial fitness programs, including extreme conditioning programs like Crossfit, have gained popularity in military communities in their efforts to stay mission ready. However, these fitness programs are not recommended by experts in Navy fitness. Indeed, research by military fitness professionals reveals these programs put adherents at a greater risk for musculoskeletal injury, ultimately decreasing unit mission readiness. A recent consensus paper by the American College of Sports Medicine and the Consortium for Health and Military Performance (which can be found at http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/22071400) warns that these programs are associated with an elevated risk for lost duty time, medical treatment, and extensive rehabilitation. Further, these extreme conditioning programs are not consistent with accepted standards for safety and appropriate development of muscular fitness. “It goes without saying that a program designed by a certified, educated Fitness Trainer for Sailors
makes a whole lot more sense than a mainstream fitness program developed for a non-specific population to make money,” advised Lisa Sexauer, CNIC Fitness and Sports Program Manager. While Sexauer said she applauds the desire of commands to do something new and different with their physical training programs, she points out that OPNAV Instruction 6110.1J instructs against the use of video programs during command training sessions. Instead, she recommends Command Fitness Leaders seek out the local MWR experts for assistance in adding higher intensity workouts as part of a well-balanced training program that complies with Navy standards. “We have a certified fitness leader available at Capo Fit Zone on Tuesday and Thursday and at Support Site Fitness Forum on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday,” says Dominick Corrado, NSA Naples Mission Essential Activity Manager for Navy MWR. “The MWR Fitness Leader can assist in developing PT programs that comply with Navy standards.” Command fitness leaders can make an appointment by calling Capo Fit Zone at 626-4255 or Support Site Fitness Forum at 629-6489.
Navy Partners with Discovery for STEM Outreach By MC2 Amanda Sullivan, Navy Recruiting Command Public Affairs
The Navy announced March 1 it is partnering with Discovery Education to launch a program providing real world science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) curriculum to high school students nationwide. The curriculum will provide cutting-edge applications of STEM concepts allowing students to explore the latest STEM technologies used in the Navy. In conjunction with Discovery Education, the Navy STEM for the Classroom program will allow students to explore academic pursuits and career opportunities as it guides students through relevant STEMbased scenarios. Discovery Education is a division of Discovery Communications, the parent company of the popular Discovery Channel, TLC and Animal Planet television channels.
"This is a great opportunity to help young people interested in science, technology, engineering, and math," said Rear Adm. Earl Gay, commander, Navy Recruiting Command. "The success of our Navy tomorrow depends upon the education of young men and women today. Many of these young Americans are seeking a challenge in pursuit of a higher calling. When this higher calling is supported by a strong STEM foundation, I know our Navy and our nation will be in the great hands of these future leaders." The Department of the Navy's (DoN) STEM executive, Rear Adm. Matthew Klunder agrees. "The Department of the Navy is facing tremendous workforce pressures," said Klunder. "In a few short years, nearly half of our science and engineering professionals will be retirement eligible. Collectively, the DoN's STEM initiatives, which reach students in all 50 states, engaging with more than 5,000 teachers and 80,000 students, are an
effective way to help ensure a strong Naval STEM workforce in the future. This effort is a great addition in the ongoing commitment to our national security." NRC consists of a command headquarters, two Navy Recruiting Regions and 26 Navy Recruiting Districts which serve hundreds of recruiting stations across the country. With 70 percent of the world covered in ocean, 80 percent of the world's population living near coasts and 90 percent of the world's commerce traveling by water, America's Navy continues to be forward deployed as a global force for good. Navy Recruiting Command's mission is to recruit the best men and women for America's Navy to accomplish today's missions and meet tomorrow's challenges. For more information on the Navy STEM for the Classroom program or to access the online resources, visit www.navystemfortheclassroom.com.
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M ORE I NSIDE P AGE … ONGOING/ON THE HORIZON continued 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. CONNECT THE TOTS CLUB unites families with children from newborn to pre-school age within the Naples military community. Club events include monthly coffee mornings and birthday parties, weekly playgroups, craft activities and more. For more information, visit www.meetup.com/ Connect-the-Tots-Club. SIGN UP FOR THE ROME MARATHON that takes place in the Eternal City March 17, 2013. Register through race promoter Gianni Interbartolo, founder of the command-sponsored running group Le Piume Nere, and save on registration costs. Cost is €50 until Dec. 15; €60 for registrations between Dec. 15 and Jan. 31; and €70 if you register between Jan. 31 and March 4. Marathon participants are allowed 7 hours to complete the 26.2-mile course. For more information, contact Gianni Interbartolo at ginterbartolo@yahoo.it. PROTESTANT WOMEN OF THE CHAPEL (PWOC) meets every Tuesday morning at 9 a.m. in the Support Site Fellowship Hall (above the library) for food, friends and faith. There are six Bible studies to choose from, and childcare and nursery care to homeschoolers is free. 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. HARRY S. TRUMAN LODGE No. 649 meets 6:30 p.m. every 2nd and 4th Friday of the month at 6:30 p.m. FMI, contact Kevin Baker at 338-479-7023 or hst649sec@yahoo.com, or visit http://groups.yahoo.com/ group/HST649. PUBLIC SPEAKING WITH TOASTMASTERS The Naples Toastmasters Club meets the first and third Tuesdays of every month. Meetings are held at the Support Site Community Center at 6:30 p.m. FMI, contact the Toastmasters president at 342-010-6263. GAETA/NAPLES AREA GIRL SCOUTS Now accepting registration for the 2012-13 school year. We are still in need of leaders and co-leaders. Training and support provided. FMI, contact naplesgs@yahoo.com. FILIPINO-AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF NAPLES, ITALY meets at noon the first Sunday of every month at the Support Site Fellowship Hall. For more information, contact Ron Nacianceno at 081-568-1746 or 335-7604446. Also check out the group’s Facebook page, Fil-Am Naples. 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 usmrasi.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 7 to 7:30 p.m. every Monday at the side chapel at the Support Site. Newcomers should stop by at 6:30 p.m. Participation is free. FMI, e-mail Laura Hitchcock at laura.poodle@ gmail.com. REGISTER FOR GRADUATE DEGREE ON-SITE PROGRAMS Visit the University of Phoenix and the University of Oklahoma to learn what on-site degree programs are offered in the Naples area. UP is at 081-568-6670 and OU is at 081-568-6672. Both colleges have offices at Capodichino in the Admin II building. REGISTER FOR ON-SITE UNDERGRADUATE CLASSES Visit the colleges for more information about what classes and programs are offered. UMUC Maryland can be reached at 081-568-6673/74/75; Central Texas College is at 081-568-6761. NAPLES OVERSEAS SPOUSES CLUB is seeking individuals to assist in 2012-2013 with a variety of events and positions. Don't miss the fun! If you want to help us help our community, please contact noscitaly@gmail.com. CALLING ALL NAPLES NURSES! Please consider joining the Naples Area Nurses Association (NANA). NANA is an organization of nurses that work together to fundraise, participate in social events, and provide support throughout the U.S. Naval Hospital Naples and NSA Naples community. FMI, contact Lt. Shelley Beltz at shelley.beltz@med.navy.mil or Lt. Jenny Paul at jenny.paul@med.navy.mil. THE WELFARE & RECREATION ASSOCIATION is available to meet associates every Thursday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at its location on the first floor of Building 450 upstairs from Capo Landing. FMI, visit http://www. wraitalia.it. SECURITY NOTE: All DoD military or civilian personnel hosting an event off base must complete a Special Event Force Protection Plan (SEFPP) 45 days in advance, regardless of organization, if the event will involve 50 or more personnel, include distinguished visitors or involve personnel wearing uniforms. FMI, contact the AT/FP Division at 081-568-5525 or visit the division office in the Capodichino Security Precinct, Bldg. 403. ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS hosts English-speaking AA meetings on and off base in the Naples area. For more information, call 347-544-0254 or visit http://www.aa-europe.net/countries/italy.htm. 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. SURE START is a unique program committed to providing the highest quality of education for command-sponsored children of enlisted personnel (priority to E1-E4) who are 4 years old by Sept. 1. FMI, call Karen Rodrigues at 081-811-4682 or the school at 081-811-4037. THE KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS, San Gennaro council 14853, meets at 7 p.m. the second and fourth Thursday of each month at the Support Site Fleet and Family Support Center. E-mail George Piette at kofcnaples@ gmail.com or visit http://sites.google.com/ site/kofcnaples/ home. 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 CARNEY PARK LADIES GOLF ASSOCIATION meets at 9 a.m. Mondays. All skill levels welcome. Discounted play with membership. FMI, call Carol Borkowski at 081-804-3345, or Carney Park Golf Course at 081-526-4296. EDIS SCREENINGS NOW AVAILABLE Room W09, Support Site Village Forum. For eligible children who have not reached their third birthday. If you are concerned about your child’s development, contact EDIS at 081-8114676. NAPLES AMERICAN RED CROSS holds volunteer orientation the first Wednesday of every month at the organization’s Capodichino office from 8:30-10 a.m. and the first Tuesday of every month at the hospital from 9:3011 a.m. Call 081-568-4788 for info. LATINOS UNIDOS WELCOMES NEW MEMBERS Meetings are at 2 p.m. the first Sunday of every month at the Support Site park. For more info, contact Michael Cortez, Michael.cortez@eu.navy.mil, 334-6771-0327, or Gabriel Sermeno, Gabriel.sermeno@eu.navy.mil, 081-811-5554. CUB SCOUT PACK 007 Want to camp in Nettuno, hike in Cuma, go bowling or participate in swimming and archery? Then Cub Scouts is the place for you! Boys in first through fifth grade meet three times per month to learn skills that they apply on hiking, camping and service outings. FMI, contact naplescubmaster@gmail.com or visit www.cubscoutingnaples.org.
Friday, March 8 4:30 p.m. Oz the Great and Powerful, PG (3D) Premiere Showing 6 p.m. Escape From Planet Earth, PG 7 p.m. Warm Bodies, PG-13 Premiere Showing
Monday, March 11 Closed, No Movie
Upcoming USo Tours Capodichino office 081-568-5713 Support Site office 081-811-4903 www.uso.it
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Wednesday, March 13 4:30 p.m. Escape From Planet Earth, PG (3D) 6 p.m. Oz the Great and Powerful, PG 7 p.m. A Good Day to Die Hard, R, Last Showing
Saturday, March 9 Oz the Great and Powerful, PG (3D) 4 p.m. Jack the Giant Slayer PG-13 6 p.m. Oz the Great and Powerful, PG (3D) 7 p.m. A Good Day to Die Hard R
Thursday, March 14 4:30 p.m. The Impossible, PG-13 6 p.m. Zero Dark Thirty, R 7 p.m. Warm Bodies, PG-13
Sunday, March 10 Oz the Great and Powerful, PG 4 p.m. The Impossible, PG-13 6 p.m. Oz the Great and Powerful, PG 7 p.m. Parker, R
Friday, March 15 4:30 p.m. Oz the Great and Powerful, PG 6 p.m. Beautiful Creatures, PG-13 Premiere Showing 7:30 p.m. Hansel and Gretel: Witch Hunters, R
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Movie descriptions Z THE GREAT AND POWERFUL, PG, Starring: James Franco, Mila Kunis, Rachel Weisz. Science Fiction, 123 minutes. A mischievous magician gains the wisdom to become a powerful ruler after being swept away to a land of magic and mystery as director Sam Raimi and screenwriters Mitchell Kapner and David Lindsay-Abaire (Rabbit Hole) explore the genesis of author L. Frank Baum's enduring tales of Oz. Shady illusionist Oscar Diggs (James Franco) enchants curious audiences at a Kansas circus. When he is inexplicably transported to the wondrous world of Oz, he encounters three witches named Theodora (Mila Kunis), Evanora (Rachel Weisz), and Glinda (Michelle Williams), who pose him an awesome challenge: root out a ruinous force of evil that threatens to destroy the entire kingdom, and become the great leader that the population has been waiting for. Should Oscar succeed in summoning the necessary sorcery and creativity to deliver the land from darkness, he will forever be known as the Wizard of Oz.
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ARM BODIES, PG-13, Cast: Analeigh Tipton. Teresa Palmer, John Malkovich, Nicholas Hoult, Lizzy Caplan. Comedy, 97 min. A funny twist on a classic love story, this is a tale about the power of human connection. After a zombie epidemic, R (a highly unusual zombie) encounters Julie (a human survivor), and rescues her from a zombie attack. Julie sees that R is different from the other zombies, and as the two form a special relationship in their struggle for survival, R becomes increasingly more human - setting off an exciting, romantic, and often comical chain of events that begins to transform the other zombies and maybe even the whole lifeless world.
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ACK THE GIANT SLAYER, PG-13, Cast: Nicholas Hoult, Stanley Tucci, Bill Nighy, Eleanor Tomlinson, Ewan McGregor. Drama, 115 min. “Jack the Giant Slayer" tells the story of an ancient war that is reignited when a young farmhand unwittingly opens a gateway between our world and a fearsome race of giants. Unleashed on the Earth for the first time in centuries, the giants strive to reclaim the land they once lost, forcing the young man, Jack, into the battle of his life to stop them. Fighting for a kingdom, its people, and the love of a brave princess, he comes face to face with the unstoppable warriors he thought only existed in legend-and gets the chance to become a legend himself.
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ERO DARK THIRTY, R, Cast: Joel Edgerton, Jason Clarke,Jessica Chastain, Mark Strong, Edgar Ramrez. Thriller, Action/Adventure, Drama, 160 min. For a decade, an elite team of intelligence and military operatives, working in secret across the globe, devoted themselves to a single goal: to find and eliminate Osama bin Laden.
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March 8 Sushi Night . . . . . .€ 45 March 10 Naples Underground and Pizza . . . . . . . .€ 41 March 16 Rome of the Caesars . . . . . .€ 73 March 17 Junior Cake Decorating . . . . . . .€ 29 March 22 Sorrento by Night € 38 WEEKEND TOURS
March 30-31 Easter in Florence and Pisa € 178 April 11-14 Spring Break in Venice and Verona . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .€ 298 April 18-21 Spring Getaway in Amsterdam . . . . . . . . . . . . .€ 673 April 24-27 Memorial Day Getaway in Puglia Amsterdam . . . . .€ 274
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hurt people who don't deserve it. But when he's double-crossed by his crew and left for dead, it's time for payback. Assuming a disguise and forming an unlikely alliance with a sexy local Palm Beach resident, he tracks down the gang, aiming to take everyone out and hijack the score of their latest heist HE IMPOSSIBLE, PG-13, Cast: Naomi Watts, Ewan McGregor, Tom Holland, Samuel Joslin, Oaklee Pendergast. Action/Adventure, 114 min. Maria, Henry and their three sons begin their winter vacation in Thailand, looking forward to a few days in tropical paradise. But on the morning of December 26th, as the family relaxes around the pool after their Christmas festivities the night before, a terrifying roar rises up from the center of the earth. As Maria freezes in fear, a huge wall of black water races across the hotel grounds toward her.
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ANSEL AND GRETEL: WITCH HUNTERS, R, Cast: Gemma Arterton, Jeremy Renner, Famke Janssen, Thomas Mann, Peter Stormare. Action/ Adventure, 88 min. Five years after siblings Hansel and Gretel hatched their escape from a child-snatching witch who changed their lives forever . . . and gave them a taste for blood. Now they have come of age as fierce, formidably skilled bounty hunters 100% dedicated to tracking and terminating witches in every dark forest, hell-bent on retribution. But as the notorious Blood Moon approaches and a familiar wooded town faces a nightmare for its innocent children, Hansel & Gretel encounter an evil beyond any witch they’ve ever hunted, an evil that could hold the secret to their frightening past.
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SCAPE FROM PLANET EARTH, PG, Voices by: Jessica Alba, Sarah Jessica Parker, Brendan Fraser, James Gandolfini, Kaitlin Olso. Animation, 95 min. Astronaut Scorch Supernova is a national hero to the blue alien population. A master of daring rescues, Scorch pulls off astonishing feats with the quiet aid of his nerdy, by-the-rules brother, Gary, head of mission control at BASA. When BASA's nononsense chief Lena informs the brothers of an SOS from a notoriously dangerous planet, Scorch rejects Gary's warnings and bounds off for yet another exciting mission. But when Scorch finds himself caught in a fiendish trap set by the evil Shanker it's up to scrawny, risk-adverse Gary to do the real rescuing. As the interplanetary stakes rise to new heights, Gary is left to save his brother, his planet, his beloved wife Kira and their adventure hungry son Kip.
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GOOD DAY TO DIE HARD, R, Cast: Bruce Willis, Jai Courtney, Sebastian Koch, Yuliya Snigir. Action/Adventure, 97 min. Iconoclastic, takeno-prisoners cop John McClane for the first time finds himself on foreign soil after traveling to Moscow to help his wayward son Jack -- unaware that Jack is really a highly-trained CIA operative out to stop a nuclear weapons heist. With the Russian underworld in pursuit, and battling a countdown to war, the two McClanes discover their opposing methods make them unstoppable heroes.
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Let’s Start Talking About Healthy Relationships By Galena Kuiper, Licensed Clinical Social Worker
A recent Internet search of the topic “dating abuse” produced more than one million responses in less than a second- a good clue that this is a social problem of enormous interest and there is a reason to be concerned. Many studies suggest that teenagers who experience dating violence are more likely to get involved in violent relationships and have health problems as young adults. In a recent study, researchers analyzed surveys of nearly 6,000 teens across the United States that were taken when they were between the ages of 12 and 18, and again five years later. The surveys asked about physical and psychological violence in romantic relationships, and also about feeling depressed, having suicidal thoughts, drinking and using drugs. who were victims of dating violence, were two to three times more likely to be re-victimized by a partner in young adulthood and faced higher rates of depression, suicidal thoughts and heavy drinking. Romantic relationships are very important developmental experiences for teens and help them develop their identity. If the relationships are not going well it skews their view of what a healthy relationship is and affects their healthy development. So what can parents do to help their teen have a healthy dating experience? The Naples Tiger Sharks team at the European Forces Swim League Championship. (Photo by Mike Sharp)
Tiger Sharks Dominate at Championships By Nicole Urbanski The Naples Tiger Sharks competed in their final meet Feb. 16 and 17 at the European Forces Swim League Championship in Eindhoven, Netherlands. The Tiger Sharks wrapped up a successful season with an even more impressive performance at Champs. The Tiger Sharks finished second out of 19 teams, accumulating 2,767.50 points. Juggernaut team, the Kaiserlautern Kingfish racked up 3,834 points to finish first. Other southern divisional teams had mixed results with Sigonella finishing 6th, Aviano 13th, Rota 14th, Lisbon 15th and Vicenza 16th. “This was our best performance at Champs since I started coaching Naples,” said coach Jane Higgins. “Our swimmers performed at their best when it really counted.” The Tiger Sharks also followed the Kingfish in medal count, earning a total of 121 medals. Medals were awarded to first- through sixth-place finishers. Points were awarded up to 16th place. For the nine-year-old age group, swimmers Sean Quirk and Lindsey Sharp both earned the championship meet High Points Total Award. This distinguished award is given to the swimmer who earned the most points in their age group. This award validated a season of successes for Quirk, a first year Tiger Shark who earned 150 points in eight events. “Sean showed remarkable improvement throughout the season,” said Higgins. “In his events at Champs he was really performing; Luke Patterson and him really battled back and forth pushing each other to perform.” For Sharp, who earned 143 points in 8 events, the award demonstrates a desire to be the best. “Lindsey has this competitive drive and it really showed at champs,” Higgins said. “She had a good season, dropping time throughout. She really brought her best for champs.” There were 55 other swimmers in the water to add points to the combined team total and earn a medal. Standout swimmers Kendall Ewing, Emily Patterson and Luke Patterson performed well and earned several top place finishes. Ewing earned a first place medal, four second place finishes and three third place finishes. Emily Patterson earned a first place finish, three second place finishes, and four third place finishes. Luke Patterson earned three first place finishes and four second place finishes. Leslie Traucht earned a gold medal with a first-place finish in the 50m breast stroke. McKenna Gray earned two second-place finishes. Gray also earned a medal for a fifth-place finish. Jacob Levine earned a second-place finish and four third-place finishes. Houlton McGuinn earned a silver medal for his second-place finish in the 50m breast stroke. McGuinn also earned a sixth-place medal. Carly Sharp medaled in all eight of her events, earning three silvers, a bronze, two fourth-place finishes, as well as a fifth- and a sixth-place medal. Brendan Smith took home a silver medal and also earned a fourth-, fifth- and sixth-place medal. Ryan Sword earned a second, third, two fourth and a fifth-place finish in the meet. Chris Levine, Jake Peterson, Timothy Smith, and Lauren Snodgrass all earned bronze medals. Peterson added two fourth-place medals as well as a fifth and sixth to the team totals. Smith added three fifth-place finishes, and Snodgrass contributed another fouth-place medal and two fifth- and sixth-place medals. Swimmer Delaney Brenner placed fourth twice and sixth three times during the championships. Isabel Krause earned three fourth-place finishes as well as a fifth- and sixth-place finish. Braden Peterson earned two fourth-, a fifth- and three sixth-place medals. Nick Sherer contributed a fourth- and fifth-place medal to the team’s total.
Tiger Shark Swimmers Lindsay Sharp and Sean Quirk earned the High Points awards for their age groups at the ESFL Championship meet in Eindhoven. They are pictured with Coaches Jane Higgins, Bobby Wayland, and Randy Baldwin. (Photo by Mike Sharp) Kieran Gyles and John Thibodeau both earned two fifthplace finishes. Stephen Traucht contributed a fifth-place medal and two sixth place medals to the team total. Jodie Urbanski earned a fifth-place medal in the 50m freestyle and Alyssa Yenco earned fifth in the 50m breaststroke. Sixth place medals were earned by Bret Baldwin in the 200m freestyle and Maura Patterson in the 100m breaststroke. Two Tiger Shark relay teams also performed well. In the 200m mixed medley relay Lindsey Sharp, Kendall Ewing, Luke Patterson, and Jodie Urbanski combined their talents and took an impressive first-place finish. In the 200m mixed freestyle relay, Urbanski and Ewing teamed up with Sean Quirk and Alexa Morillo to earn a second-place finish. The 11and 12-year-old Tiger Shark 200m freestyle relay team of Emily Patterson, McKenna Gray, Nick Sherer, and Danielle Cutler also earned a second-place finish. In order to compete at the Championship meet, swimmers had to earn qualifying times. Many Tiger Sharks, although they didn’t earn a medal, earned points for the team. Swimmers who qualified and swam in multiple events had greater opportunity to earn points. Luke Johnson posted an impressive 48 points for the team while swimming in 8 events. Danielle Cutler also swam in 8 events earning 39.5 points and Victoria Krause swam in 5 events earning 36 points. Kelsey Lynch earned 28 points while swimming three events. Drake McGuinn, who swam four events, earned 25 points. Paul Paterson earned 21 points competing in 6 events. Brian Thibodeau earned 29 points in 8 events. Nathan Traucht competed in 4 events and earned 22 points. Sophia van Mierlo contributed 29 points from her 7 events. Blythe Brenner earned 11 points while swimming in 8 events. Shannon Cutler swam in 7 events and contributed 16 points to the team total. Jerra Ewing, who competed in 5 events, earned 15 points for the team. Alexa Morillo earned 14 points from her 6 events. AnnaLynn Morris earned 12 points in three events. Berkay Payal swam in 3 events and contributed 18 points to the team. Caitlyn Quirk competed in 7 events and earned 16 points. Sisters Mackenzie Allen and Samantha Allen, Alexis Cutler, Ryan Gray, brothers Liam Gyles and Seamus Gyles, Sophia Krause, Marshall Saunders, Andrew Smith, and Jordan Traucht also earned points for the team. Swimmers Jacob Gray, Maria Sherer, and Zane Zimmerman all earned qualifying times and represented themselves and the Tiger Sharks admirably at championships. The Tiger Shark team will return to the water in the spring for conditioning, but the focus for next season will begin over the summer with the start of Summer Swim. Summer Swim is a multi-week program open to all area swimmers. Individuals interested in participating should email coach Jane Higgins at higginsx5@yahoo.com for an evaluation. To be evaluated, swimmers 12-year-old and under should be able to swim at least 50 meters in two of the competitive strokes. Swimmers 13 years and older should be able to swim at least 100 meters in two of the competitive strokes.
Teens whose parents talk to them about dating are better prepared and happier. A teen does not learn how to date in the classroom and most likely has only picked up on some of the basics at home. They haven’t learned the ins and outs of a give-and-take relationship yet. They will be learning this as they date. While the topic of teen dating can make the most confident parent nervous, you should do your best not to project those anxious feelings when discussing dating and the rules and limits of dating with your teen. Relax and have an informative dating conversation with your teen. You may want to reinforce the values that concern dating and relationships, and model them with your spouse or significant other. Do not be afraid to bring up the issues. Do not feel that they are not important. Teens that are taught that their values are important will look for dates with similar good values. When you have one of your talks with your teen about dating, you should initiate a pick-up scenario. Teens are notorious for getting themselves into situations that they have a hard time getting out of by themselves. Many times this happens on dates. Therefore, let your teenager know that you are always available for a ride home. You will pick him or her up at anyplace or anytime, even if it is in the middle of the night. You will do so without any consequences to your teenager with the understanding that everyone makes mistakes in judgment. You simply want your teen to be safe. Arguments, drinking, etc. can be a part of a bad dating experience. You need to be there for your teenager. Awareness can help prevent teen dating abuse. Be aware of warning signs of teen dating violence • Falling or failing grades • Increased instances of indecision or stops giving his/her own opinions • Changes in mood or personality • Give up things that used to be important, such as friends or activities • Always worried about making the partner angry • Depression • Physical signs of injury such as cuts or bruises • Makes excuses for abusers behavior • Begins to put himself or herself down Talk to your teenager about signs concerning the abuser. • Is extremely jealous, hypersensitive and controlling • Blows disagreements out of proportion • Constantly threatens a break up or is worried that the other will initiate a break up. • Insults his or her partner in public • Isolates their partner from friends and family • Uses force during an argument, physical and emotional • Blames others for his or her problems or feelings • Has a history of abusive relationships. When a relationship moves from flirting to hurting it’s time to get help and get out. Adolescents who recognize warning signs on their own or in a friend’s relationship should talk to a trusted adult so they can get the help they need. Parents who suspect their child is in an abusive dating relationship should seek guidance from a professional. You can call Fleet and Family Support Center at 081-811-6372 to get a referral.
FFSC Tip of the Week: Tips for House Rules From the Fleet and Family Support Center
Setting house rules with your children is a great way to communicate your expectations about their behavior. Plus, rules can make children feel safe. As a parent, it is your job to decide what goes on in your house and what behavior is expected. Mom, Dad, you make the rules! Here are some simple house rules from the Love and Logic Institute to help you and your family get started: 1. Treat your parents with the same respect with which they treat you. 2. Everybody in the house does his/her fair share of the work. 3. Be prepared to solve any problem you make for others. The family understanding is that kids can solve the problem in almost any way, provided the solution does not make a problem for anyone else on the planet. 4. Be prepared, at the age of 18, to continue your education or be totally self-supporting. To learn more about parenting with “Love and Logic,” check out Introduction to Love and Logic, led by Larry Nelson, a clinical social worker, at the Fleet and Family Support Center. Love and Logic parenting is an approach to raising kids that provides loving support from parents while at the same time expecting kids to be respectful and responsible. The course helps parents in understanding and using techniques, so that they can raise the odds in favor of successful parenting. Love and Logic parenting is not a course about what is wrong with parents. It is a course on things that parents can do to make their lives with their children easier.
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In the Spotlight YN1 SURAYA N. MATTOCKS As the directorate Yeoman for N34/N39 of U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa/U.S. 6th Fleet, Yeoman 1st Class Suraya Mattocks handles all personnel-related issues for both directorates. She created a basic leadership course for Africa Partnership Station that has been used to teach naval leaders from Benin, Cameroon and Gabon. Her goals are to finish her bachelor’s degree in Middle Eastern studies and become a Naval Flight Officer. AMBER BECKER AND ANGELO D’ARIENZO Amber Becker and Angelo D’Arienzo represented Fleet and Family Support Center (FFSC) while winning the category two and three 2012 Civilian of the Year Awards for NSA Naples. Angelo D'Arienzo serves as the sole FFSC work center consultant, intercultural relations specialist and training instructor for Gaeta. D’Arienzo takes full responsibility to coordinate area orientation. He has collaborated with the local Italian community, recruited volunteer local tour guides and arranged for restaurants to offer cooking classes. He has implemented a series of field trips to local markets and shops to encourage Gaeta residents to confidently utilize the local economy. D’Arienzo also developed and presented a new classroom series “Italian Regions”, which provides attendees an in-depth knowledge of our host country through 21 workshops. Amber Becker is a Supervisory Training Instructor for FFSC. The management team and Becker executed an updated action plan for agency reviews to assure a successful Triennial CNIC Accreditation Process in April. She in turn updated her division standard operating procedures and base instructions in FFSC purview. In response to increased customer need, relocation and sponsorship training is now offered at Support Site and Capodichino, as well as at command locations upon request. This significantly increased the number of trained sponsors and training sessions provided. Additionally, upon completion of all sponsorship trainings, notification is sent to all known coordinators for tracking purposes. This has increased numerous commands’ ability to ensure command sponsorship programs are on track.
HN JESSICA FITZPATRICK Hospital Corpsman Seaman Jessica Fitzpatrick, from Applegate, Calif., is a dedicated, upbeat Sailor with a positive and caring attitude. She works in the Obstetrics and Gynecology Clinic at U.S. Naval Hospital Naples. She brings team spirit to the clinic and always builds a special rapport with her patients. Her favorite part of the job is following a family through each pregnancy. On delivery day she says she is just as excited as the new parents and enjoys seeing all the joy that comes with a new baby. Fitzpatrick recently took on the role of Women’s Health Petty Officer for the clinic, ensuring each patient gets an informative letter on the care they received. She also became a member of the Command Color Guard, giving her an opportunity to show her Navy pride and professionalism. On her off-duty time, she is a member of the chapel choir. “I got to this Command last year on New Year’s Eve,” said Fitzpatrick. “I couldn’t believe the spectacular firework display. Pretty much I have been just as impressed exploring Italy and so far three other countries. I couldn’t be happier and I’m so glad I am able to serve here in Naples.”
LCDR LEROY MACK Lt. Cmdr. LeRoy Mack serves as the command chaplain for U.S. Naval Hospital Naples. His primary responsibility is to “Care for the Caregivers.” Chaplain Mack is responsible for more than 500 hospital staff members alone. He is ever-humble, crediting his success to collaboration with the religious program specialists under his supervision. Mack is originally from Fort Washington, Md. and has been a Navy chaplain for twelve years. His favorite aspects of U.S. Naval Hospital Naples, as well as the NSA community as a whole, are the great people and privilege to support the community in a dynamic overseas environment. “I will fondly remember our team’s contribution to our Navy’s ‘global good’ for others through community relations projects as ambassadors of U.S. Naval Hospital, Naples,” said Mack.
CYBIL SERRANO Capt. Scott Gray, commanding officer of NSA Naples, congratulates Cybil Serrano for her accomplishments. Serrano is a junior at Naples Middle/High School and recently represented Navy Region Europe at the 2013 Boys & Girls Clubs of America (BGCA) Youth of the Year competition in Ramstein, Germany. She worked hard to achieve the honor of representing the Navy in this competition. Serrano served as president of MWR Teen Program’s Keystone Club in 2012. She was also president of Student2Student, an organization that helps new students comfortably transition into the community. Serrano also participated in numerous teen programs and clubs. The Youth of the Year program promotes and celebrates young people’s service to BGCA, community and family; academic performance; moral character; life goals; and poise and public speaking abilities.
LT JENNY PAUL Walk the halls of U.S. Naval Hospital Naples, ask anyone if they know Lt. Jenny Paul, and you are sure to hear an enthusiastic "Yes!" As the Specialty Clinics Division Officer, Paul coordinates patient care for five surgical specialties daily while juggling a full load of command collaterals and administrative duties. In her six years as a nurse, she has excelled in more areas than some will in an entire career. Originally from Redmond, Washington, she has called Bella Napoli home since 2010. "USNH Naples provides me an incredible opportunity to work in a wide variety of roles,” she said. “I have helped bring new life into the world, prepared patients for surgical procedures, and hold leadership roles that will surely help prepare me for a successful career as a Navy Nurse Corps Officer. I am grateful for this chance to grow as a nurse and leader and for the great relationships I have formed with my staff and our patients." Her shipmates said they feel honored to have worked with this emerging naval leader and are optimistic about what the future holds for Paul, her husband Dave and their infant son Connor as they prepare for their next adventure in Newport, R.I.
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according to Kibben. This year, a concerted effort was made to include and transcend the generations of chaplains who have served over the past 40 years. "Their presence, today, gave testimony to the impact of the Chaplain Corps on them and on us, and reaffirms that the opportunity to serve doesn't go away when we take off the uniform," Kibben said. Lt. Jessica K. Bell, a Navy chaplain currently assigned to U.S. Marine Corps Forces Special Operations Command Support Group, travelled all the way from Camp Lejeune, N.C., to attend the celebration. She came to "explore the history and legacy of the Chaplain Corps," and left, "inspired and renewed" by the connections made with her fellow chaplains and mentors. Cdr. Judy Malana, a Navy chaplain assigned to the Chief of Chaplains office, has spent the last 17 years in ministry to the sea services. She headed up the Navy Chaplain Corps committee for the event which was a 10month long, collaborative effort across the services. "It was an event, which not only honored women in military chaplaincy, but also showed the significant progress the Navy has made to embrace diversity. It also nourished the soul of who we are as a chaplain corps, as we collectively honored and recognized those who navigated unchartered waters and continue to inspire us," Malana said
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The Navy, Army and Air Force Chiefs of Chaplains hosted a ceremony to mark the 40th Anniversary of women in military chaplaincy at the Women in Military Service for America Memorial at Arlington National Cemetery March 4. Rear Adm. Mark L. Tidd, Chief of Navy chaplains; Maj. Gen. Donald L. Rutherford, Army Chief of Chaplains; and Maj. Gen. Howard D. Stendahl, Air Force Chief of Chaplains, honored female pioneer chaplains from their respective services and identified the importance of their mentorship. The Navy was the first service in the Department of Defense to commission a female chaplain, Lt. j.g. Dianna Pohlman, in July 1973. The Air Force and Army followed suit later that same year. Rev. Dianna Pohlman Bell delivered an invocation and reflection to several hundred chaplains, past and present, in attendance asking, "Even as we serve those who are prepared to go to war, may we never shrink from praying for peace." When asked how she felt about being recognized and honored as a pioneer for female chaplains, she responded, "Every woman that goes into military chaplaincy is a pioneer in her own right to choose to enter into and serve within a male-dominated profession and organization."
She also commented on the overall sense of "camaraderie, recognition, and sisterhood" that marked the event. The ceremony was followed by a ribbon-cutting and dedication of a year-long exhibit at the Women's Memorial entitled, "A Courageous Journey of Faith and Service," featuring the impact of women in military chaplaincy over the past 40 years. Rear Adm. Margaret G. Kibben, deputy Chief of Navy Chaplains and 18th chaplain of the Marine Corps, performed the dedication and blessing at the exhibit's ribbon-cutting. "In celebrating the gifts of our heritage, may we also share the stories of the sacrificial ministry all chaplains-counting women equally among them-have provided at sea, in the air, with boots on the ground, in hospitals, training centers, and at home," Kibben remarked. Kibben was among the female chaplains recognized, as the first female promoted to rear admiral in the Chaplain Corps and the first female chaplain of the Marine Corps. Reflecting on the large turnout, Kibben was particularly impressed with the "remarkable number of men and women who came back from retirement to celebrate the event with their fellow chaplains." Every five years, the Navy Chaplain Corps has held some type of event for all active-duty chaplains to celebrate "who we are and from where we come,"
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Arturo Paulino is the community director of Club Beyond, a youth group run by Naval Support Activity Naples Religious Ministries. Club Beyond is open to children in grades 7 through 12, and meets Wednesdays at 5:30 p.m. in the Chapel Fellowship Hall at the Support Site. You can reach Arturo at apaulino@clubbeyond.org.
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OK, so the table was actually oval, but still. Over a dozen community leaders from our schools, hospital, MWR, Club Beyond, Security, and Fleet & Family Support Center gathered around the oval table. There was one agenda - how to best support the teens of our command. I am talking about the Naples Teen Action Committee. One of the first community leaders I had the pleasure to meet within the first few weeks of my arrival this past September was MWR Teen Coordinator Mrs. Cathy Knapp. Something from our conversation that perked my attention was the past existence of a teen committee which drew the collaboration of all organizations involved in the care and development of our more than 500 middle/high school population. After that conversation it was as if I could see this need everywhere. Similar to what happens when you buy your first foreign car, all of a sudden you start "seeing" that car e-v-e-r-y-w-h-e-r-e you go. Exactly the same thing happened to me. I could see how many well-intentioned and meaningful programs were either not known to the community, fairly similar to each other, unknowingly occupying the same time schedule, or operating without the full support from our community. Not only that, but I cannot think of a single document, website, or pocket-card with a complete list of youth programs including dates, purpose and point of contact. The result? Bored teenagers and frustrated parents. Our parents should not, repeat should not, have to chase, guess, or wonder what kind of programs our community has to offer in support of their teenagers. Especially since so many amazing opportunities now exist. You might be wondering why I am choosing to write about this Naples Teen Action Committee in the midst of so many succulent and delicious religious and/or financial entrees. Because at the end of the day I believe we can go back and forth about the tightness of our circumstances, but as the
author of "The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People,” Stephen Covey wrote, “we are not a product of our circumstances, but a product of our decisions. We have little power, if any at all, on what happens to us, but we have all the power to decide how to deal with our situation.” If I have learned one thing during my short time serving and becoming a part of your community, it is that at the end of the day, when our resources start shrinking, fears begin looming and our hope seems difficult to grasp, we, the Navy family, have each other. Whether it is in the form of this Naples Teen Action Committee, volunteering, or staying extra hours to accomplish our objective, we have each other. I can daydream about all of the resources I wish I could have at my disposal to best run my program, but as long as you are reading this column, as long as we listen to each other’s needs, we can become the missing piece of the puzzle of positive living in our community. American novelist Jodi Picoult once wrote, "The human capacity for burden is like bamboo - far more flexible than you'd ever believe at first glance." I believe in these special times we have the opportunity to surprise ourselves and to truly become a community by voicing our needs, uniting our assets and protecting and serving our loved ones, our families, and especially our kids. I appreciate the initiative displayed by Mrs. Cathy Knapp and am even more grateful to sit around a table with strong leaders in our community, but the common denominator among us is not our rankings, titles, ethnicities, education or department, it is our desire to bring our assets to the table for a greater good. I know you can do the same.
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Obtaining your Sojourner Permit Italian law requires all foreign personnel working or living within Italy, other than an active-duty member under military orders, to obtain a Sojourner Permit within eight days of arrival in Italy. This is different from a visa, which is merely an approval for entry into the country. All applicants over 14 years of age must apply in person, as each person's signature is required at the time of application. NATIONALS OF ANY STATE OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITY COMING TO ITALY DO NOT REQUIRE ANY VISA OR SOJOURNER PERMIT. As part of the Area Orientation process, the U.S. Region Legal Service Office (RLSO EURAFSWA) assists in the preparation and oversees the acquisition of the Sojourner Permit for all personnel attached to U.S. Navy commands in the Naples area. Army and Air Force personnel stationed at JFC must apply through the Carabiniere at the JFC Provost Marshall's Office, Building L. Contact Connie Henderson, RLSO EURAFSWA liaison advisor, at 081-5684639 for more information.
In the event of an emergency or to report a crime, please call the Emergency Dispatch Center at 081-568-4911 or 5911.
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NATo Allies Participate in Proud Manta From U.S. Naval Forces EuropeAfrica/ U.S. 6th Fleet Public Affairs
NATO’s largest anti-submarine warfare exercise, began in the Ionian Sea, Feb. 23. Participants in POMA 13 include four submarines, 16 aircraft and eight surface ships from 10 NATO nations, including the United States. POMA is an annual at-sea exercise focused on training submarines, ships and aircraft in their NATO Response Force (NRF) roles and missions, including anti-submarine warfare, anti-surface warfare and precursor operations. “We are very excited to participate in NATO’s Proud Manta, the world’s largest annual antisubmarine warfare exercise,” said Rear Adm. Frederick J. Roegge, Commander Submarines, Allied Naval Forces South. “While the participants will have the opportunity to exercise a wide range of tactical military objectives, the real value of Proud Manta is improving our ability to work together in a dynamic environment.” Training with other military forces enhances mutual awareness and maritime capability of the partner nations. POMA 13 helps create an environment that promotes maritime safety and security in the region, and interoperability among participating nations. “Operating any ship, aircraft, or submarine in the maritime environment is never routine, so it’s even more challenging to coordi-
Surface ships cruise in formation through the Ionian Sea Feb. 26 during Exercise Proud Manta 2013 (PoMA 13). PoMA 13, the world's largest annual anti-submarine warfare exercise, brings together submarines, surface ships, maritime patrol aircraft and helicopters from ten NATo nations. (U.S. Navy photo)
nate eight surface ships, 16 aircraft and four submarines,” said Rear Adm. Roegge. “It requires precise planning, coordination, direction, and execution to ensure these platforms are in position to utilize their full range of capabilities, all the while providing for their safety.” U.S. 6th Fleet units participating in the exercise are the guided-missile destroyer USS Barry (DDG 52), homeported in Norfolk, Va., and a P-3 aircraft from Patrol Squadron 4 out of Honolulu, Hawaii. Participating countries include Canada, France, Germany, Greece, Italy, Norway, Spain,
Turkey, the United Kingdom and the United States. POMA 13 continues through March 8. Rear Adm. Fritz Roegge, commander of Submarines, Allied Naval Forces South, speaks with NATo officers Feb. 22 aboard the Turkish submarine S-356 TCG Anafartalar in Augusta Bay, Sicily during PoMA 13. The world's largest annual anti-submarine warfare exercise brings together submarines, surface ships, maritime patrol aircraft and helicopters from ten NATo nations. (U.S. Navy photo)
Ike Transits the Atlantic
Sailors transit the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69) Monday as the ship transits the Atlantic ocean. Dwight D. Eisenhower departed Naval Station Norfolk on a deployment supporting maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th and 6th Fleet areas of responsibility. (Photo by Seaman Brian Wilbur)
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HUMAN RESOURCES OFFICE (HRO) NOTICE: The Department of the Navy announced a hiring freeze effective Jan. 14. Effective immediately, all appropriated funds, U.S. and local national vacancy announcements will be placed on hold until further notice. However, some positions are exempt from the hiring freeze as per the Secretary of the Navy (Manpower & Reserve Affairs) guidance issued Jan. 28. Announcements for exempt positions will be advertised as normal on this page. HRO WEBSITES: https://cnic.navy. mil/europe/about/Jobs/index.htm and http://hronaples.altervista.org HRO FACEBOOK: HRO_NAPLES Please contact us at 081-568-5409 for any questions. The Human Resources Office is located in the Admin I building at Capodichino, first floor. The customer service hours are Monday through Friday, from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Applications are accepted at the Security Pass and ID Office at Capodichino, OR at the HRO, located in Admin 1, Capodichino, OR by mailing to: HRO, PSC 817 Box 29, FPO AE 09622, OR at Fleet and Family Service Center (FFSC) located on the TLA first floor, at Support Site. HRO must receive mailed applications by closing date of the vacancy announcement. PLEASE NOTE: Customer service operation hours for the following HRO services are Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. and from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.: • ID/CAC CARDS (DD1172-2) • Requests for an Official Passport (DD1056) • Logistical Support Letters • Work Certificates
OPEN CONTINUOUS ANNOUNCEMENT Educational Aid (CDC/CYP), GS-1702-02 KPP 03 KPP 04, ANN#EUR13-537395-AG, (Multiple Positions), Full Time Permanent. Next Cut-Off Date: March 21. Closing date: March 21 Health Promotions Manager, GS-0601-09, ANN#EUR 13-572352-AG, Full Time- Permanent. LOCAL NATIONALS (LN) POSITIONS Closing date: March 15 Management Analyst, UA0343-02, ANN#66096-577735AG, Full Time- Permanent, AOC: All LN permanent appropriated funds employees serviced by CNREURAFSWA/HRO only. If you have any questions, contact the front desk at 081-568-5409. You will be contacted within 24 hours, so please be sure to provide your contact information. Thank you and we appreciate your input, whether negative or positive so that we can find ways to improve the HRO services or continue to provide excellent service. As a reminder, an HRO representative is available for the bi-weekly "Meet & Greet" at the Support Site food court area. Please feel free to come by, pick up a copy of a vacancy announcement that you may be interested in applying for, or ask questions. If the HRO representative is unable to provide you a response, he or she will bring the question back to the HRO office and you will be provided an answer or a call back the same day. The next "Meet & Greet" is from 8-9 a.m. March 11. NON-APPROPRIATED FUND (NAF) POSITIONS Fleet & Family Readiness NAF
Local Naples job announcements within CNREURAFSWA may be viewed at: www.cnic.navy.mil/ Naples/FleetAndFamily Readiness/AboutFleetAndFamily Readiness/Jobs/index.htm The necessary application forms are also available online. For any questions you have, you may reach us at 081-568-5612/4164. NSA NAPLES POSITIONS, MWR OPEN CONTINUOUS POSITIONS Child and Youth Programs Assistant, CY-1702-I/II, ANN# 12-159, (Multiple Positions). Flexible/regular part-time, Child Development Centers, School Age Care, Youth Programs, Capodichino/Support Site. Provides appropriate developmental care and instruction for children and youth ranging in age from 6 weeks to 18 years in a Child and Youth Program setting Performs routine, day-to-day care of infants and children ranging from 6 weeks to 5 years old. Assembles or gathers materials and equipment necessary to execute School Age Care for children ranging from 6 years old to 9 years old, School Age Care PreTeen for children ranging from 10 years old to 12 years old, and Teen Center Program for children ranging from 13 years old to 18 years old. Receives and releases children to/from authorized parents, guardian. Recreation Aid, NF-0189-01, ANN#12-002, flexible, Auto/ Skills Center, Support Site. Provides information concerning facility, operation and regulations. Ensures adherence to regulations and safety procedures. Recreation Aid, NF-0189-01, ANN#12-042, flexible, Golf Course, Carney Park. Collects green fees (monthly and daily), locker fees and fees for electric cart rentals. Employee will act as starter when needed on weekdays and assist when needed as cashier. Recreation Aid, NF-0189-01, ANN#12-044, flexible, NOR Center, Carney Park. Provides and maintain recreation and athletic equipment issue. Recreation Aid, NF-0189-01, ANN#12-155, flexible, Liberty Division, Capodichino. Helps the customers in the recreation center with recreational events. 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. Food Service Worker, NA7408-04, ANN#13-036 flexible, Bowling Center, Support Site. Performs a variety of tasks such as grilling or frying pancakes, hamburgers, hot dogs, bacon, eggs, sausage, by watching while the items are cooking, turning as required; regulating temperature and removing when done. CNREURAFSWA NAF U.S. POSITION Regional Sexual Assault Response Coordinator, NF0101-04, ANN#13-019 Regular full-time, Navy region Europe, Naples, Italy. The regional SARC
atteNZioNe GeNtiLi cLieNti: StaMPa GeNeraLe SrL, società editrice del giornale PaNoraMa, desidera informarVi che gli unici incaricati autorizzati alla vendita di inserzioni pubblicitarie ed all'incasso fatture per nostro conto sono il Sig. Vincenzo acanfora e il Sig. Sebastiano Saglimbeni, che si faranno riconoscere esibendo un documento di identità. Per qualsiasi informazione e/o referenza vi preghiamo di contattare i nostri uffici al numero 081-568-7884, e-mail stampagenerale@tin.it. Vi preghiamo inoltre di volerci segnalare eventuali tentativi di approccio da parte di persone diverse da quelle sopra elencate.
will be the designated staff member at the region, responsible for coordinating and overseeing local implementation and execution of the SAPR Program. Closing date: Open Until Filled. 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#130000KF LP/Safety Supervisor /52/NF-03/RFT. Closes: March 8. Pay Rate: $26,390-$33,575.00 Annually. ***Job open to individuals in the local commuting area only. No Relocation expenses or Living Quarters allowances provided. *** Responsible for providing assistance to the Loss Prevention/ Safety Manager at a Navy Exchange. Assist in the development and supervision of loss prevention safety staff as assigned and ensures these individuals are adhering to established policies and procedures as outlined in the loss prevention/safety manual. Ann#120003GH Sales Clerk/ CL/NF-01/FPT. Open until filled. Pay Rate: $8.00-$9.50. Responsible for selling general merchandise to customers and ensuring merchandise is properly stocked and displayed for the Cosmetics, Health & Personal Care, Sporting Goods, Garden, Christmas Shop, Pets, and Cough and Cold departments. Ann#120003GG Sales Clerk/ SL/NF-01/FPT. Open until filled. Pay Rate: $8.00-$9.50. 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. Ann#120002U7 Cashier Checker/CC/NF-01/Flex. Open until filled. Pay Rate: $8.00-$9.50. Associate operates cash registers to record sales in retail check out areas. Ann#120003GF Sales Clerk/ HL/NF-01/Flex. Open until filled. Pay Rate: $8.00-$9.50. Responsible for selling general merchandise to customers and ensuring merchandise is properly stocked and displayed for the electronics, housewares, domestics, furniture, and gifts departments.
Ann#130000HR Store Worker/CS/NA-02/RFT. Open Until Filled. Pay Rate: $10.23. Performs various duties including loading/unloading merchandise and cart retrieval in an Exchange store, storeroom and/or location. Ann#13000091 LP/Safety Investigator (Detective)/52/NF02/RFT. Open Until Filled. Pay Rate: $9.50-$11.50. Responsible for the protection of Navy Exchange assets through investigative strategies and the auditing of controls designed to prevent and minimize loss potential. Utilizes various surveillance techniques. Ann#120003R3 Security Guard/52/NF-01/Flex - Open Until Filled. Pay Rate: $9.00$11.00. Ensures enforcement of security measures; conducts inspections; prepares reports concerning security related incidents, etc. CAPODICHINO NEX MART Ann#130000NJ 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. GRICIGNANO MINI MART Ann#12000343 Sales Clerk/ MM/NF-01/Flex. Open until filled. Pay Rate: $8.00-$9.50. Responsible for selling general merchandise to customers and ensuring merchandise is properly stocked and available. JFC-NATO MINI MART (Lago Patria) Ann#1200034W Sales Clerk/ MM/NF-01/Flex. Open Until Filled. Pay Rate: $8.00-$9.50. Responsible for selling general merchandise to customers and
ensuring merchandise is properly stocked and available. LATINA MINI MART No Vacancies GAETA MINI MART Ann#130000I0 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. LOCAL NATIONAL POSITIONS No Vacancies NAVY FEDERAL CREDIT UNION The Naples Branch is currently seeking two outgoing and service focused individuals. Teller/ cashier experience and/or customer service experience that includes cash handling, effective interpersonal skills, and the ability to work in a high volume customer service environment is preferred. To apply, go to www.navyfederal.org/about/careers.php, then search and apply for the following openings: Member Service Representative (Full-Time) - Naples - Job ID 18885 Member Service Representative (Full-Time) - Naples - Job ID 18943 NAPLES AMERICAN RED CROSS Naples American Red Cross is now taking applications for a Field Office Coordinator. Please go to redcross.org and search the career section for the position and requisition number NHQ30747. Call 081-568-4788 for more information.