Panorama Dec. 20, 2013

57th year, No. 48

Serving the Nato, Naples and Gaeta military community in italy

Friday, december 20, 2013

A Winter Holiday in Sorrento

Buone Feste!

There will be no paper Dec. 27 and Jan. 3, 2014.

Panorama returns Jan. 10, 2014.

W haT ’ s I nsIDe

Il Coro Polifonico Performs at the Support Site Chapel Page 4

See pages 6-7: Though best-known as a summer destination, the seaside town of Sorrento is equally full of life during the winter holidays.

The city’s streets and piazze are decorated with garlands and holiday lights this time of year, while locals flock to the city center to do their holiday shopping. (Photo by Melissa Kabukuru)

USO Hosts Christmas Wonderland Page 11

Harlem Globetrotters’ 12th Annual Holiday Tour Draws Large Crowd at Support Site

By MC3 Luis R. Chavez Jr., Navy Public Affairs Support Element-East Det. Europe

The Harlem Globetrotters performed a show for the military community at the Naples American High School Gymnasium on the Naval Support Activity (NSA) Naples Support Site during the team’s 12th Annual Holiday Tour, Dec. 11.

The show featured special performances by the Harlem Globetrotters and an exhibition game against the International Elite team. The Globetrotters came away with the win.

“It’s a true honor to be able to perform for the troops and their families,” said Eric “Hacksaw” Hall. “It’s a great feeling to be able to give back to them for the sacrifices they have made.”

The Harlem Globetrotters held activities for the crowd to participate during the game and win memorabilia. One member from the crowd earned the chance to perform with the team.

“I think it’s important for us to share our talent, entertain the troops and show our appreciation for the sacrifice you’ve made for us,” said Joyce “Sweet J” Ekworomadu, guard for the Harlem Globetrotters. “This is my first year with the Globetrotters and this tour is such a privilege to be able to put smiles on the faces of our troops and their families; especially all the children.”

Kenyon, 7, son of Senior Chief Petty Officer Joel B. Cesar, officer-in-charge of Navy Public Affairs Support Element-East

Harley Owners Deliver Toys to Military Kids Page 23

Weekly Crime Report Review what happened between Dec. 11 and Dec. 17.

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FRIDAY High 57 / Low 41 Partly Cloudy

"Slick," left, and "Hi-Lite," help a child do a trick during a performance at the at the Naples American High School gymnasium at the Support Site. The Harlem Globetrotters 12th Annual Holiday tour is presented by Navy Entertainment and Armed Forces Entertainment. (Photo by MC3 Luis R. Chavez Jr.)

Det. Europe, received an autographed jersey after shooting free throws with players from the team.

“It was awesome, but I was scared

because I thought I was going to miss the shot,” said Kenyon. “But when I made it, I knew I was going to make it.” see Harlem Globetrotters Page 10

SATURDAY High 56 / Low 39 Clear

SUNDAY High 55 / Low 39 Partly Cloudy

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XO’s Corner

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Base Notes

CNIC-Directed Facility Service Reductions

By Cmdr. Jay Driskell NSA Naples Executive Officer

It is an exciting time of year to be in Italy, especially as a member of the NSA Naples family. Relatives are visiting, and holiday parties with delicious food and beverages are found in abundance just about everywhere you look.

Unfortunately the holidays are not without risk.

Naples, as any major city, is not without its criminal element. Please remember to lock your doors and windows and turn on your alarms at night. When you leave your car, remove all your valuables, or anything that could be mistaken as valuable. If you must leave valuables in your car, make sure to keep them out of sight. Don’t let your holidays be interrupted by crime that could have possibly been prevented.

The holidays also mean lots of travel. There are a wide range of things to see in the area, the light shows in Salerno, the beautiful coast of Sorrento, Rome decorated for the year’s end, and many other easily accessible sights. Remember to stay safe on the roads and to have an alternative if any alcohol is involved at your destination or departure.

For those of you staying in the local area, be sure to check our PAO Notes and various events calendars around Support Site for our most up to date listings. Personally, I am looking forward to the free New Years party on top of the Capodichino East parking garage. Starting at 10 p.m. on the 31st and running until 1a.m. in the New Year. There will be a chili cook off and lots of hot beverages to enjoy while watching the fireworks erupt around the city.

Please take note of the closings around both Capodichino and Support Site in the coming weeks. Not everything will be open during normal business hours so please plan accordingly for those last minute errands. Along those same lines, please work with the Commissary to order food for any large events you may be planning. There is a high demand for edibles, meats in particular, around the holidays and proper planning will ensure everyone’s needs are met.

This week Capodichino was visited by Colonel Roger Donlon, U.S. Army retired and the first Medal of Honor recipient of the Vietnam War. It was an honor and privilege to hear the experiences and insightful perspective of his storied career. Colonel Donlon’s career is one we can all draw on for inspiration.

I hope you all have safe Holidays and a Happy New Year!

Beginning in January, CNIC facility reductions will impact installation janitorial and grounds keeping services. These are CNO-approved service level reductions. For NSA Naples, sweeping, mopping and general cleaning of all spaces will be impacted. Deskside waste and recycling pick-up in administrative and operational areas will no longer be performed.

This will require personnel to dispose of waste in central collection points. Restroom cleaning frequency will also be reduced. Reimbursable tenants are not impacted at this time. Additional details will be distributed when available through leadership and in future PAO Notes.

Holiday Email Scam Alert Scammers are taking advantage of the holiday shopping season with fake email shipping notifications that pose as FedEx, UPS or the United States Postal Service. An email will appear in your inbox that looks like tracking information for a package, but when opened will download a virus. Typically, these viruses phish for personal and banking information on your machine. This season, don't let these scams fool you into opening a virus on your computer.

Sojourner’s Permits Required for Holiday Travel Reminder from RLSO: check your sojourner permit to ensure that it is still valid for holiday travel. If not, come to Region Legal Service Office, Legal Assistance Department, at Capodichino on the 1st floor of Admin II. Legal Assistance must be notified at least one full week prior to anticipated travel in order to facilitate the process of providing you with a sojourner permit or a receipt that will allow your reentry into Italy. Please contact Legal Assistance with any questions at 081-568-4576.

January Youth Enrichment Classes at Support Site Gym Begin Enrollment Aikido: Twice-weekly classes for $70/month, new session begins Jan. 8. Youth Ballet: Once-weekly ($30/mo.) or twice-weekly classes ($50/mo.), begins Jan. 8. Danse Classique, based on the Cecchetti method: Once-weekly classes for $35/month, new session begins Jan. 9. Jazz Dance: Once-weekly classes for $35/month, new session begins Jan. 7. Tae Kwon Do: 16-week session, Jan 14-May 6 (onceweekly) for $125. For more information, visit our page www.facebook.com/mwrnaples, or call DSN 629-6611 or 081-811-6611.

AFN 360 Naples Radio Available Online Community members can now listen to AFN Naples broadcasts online. Visit http://naples.afneurope.net/ and click on AFN 360 Naples or use the AFN Europe App with your Apple iOS or Android device to listen to up-to-date news and upcoming information for our area. This is another way to listen to the Commander's Spotlight Show, Fleet Master Chief in the Morning Show, From the Bench, PAO, MWR and USO update shows. Users can also listen to AFN 360 Global, which provides seven music and spoken word stations.

Holiday Greetings on SiriusXM Joint Hometown News Service (JHNS) has partnered with SiriusXM radio to allow military men and women anywhere in the world to send Holiday Greetings to their loved ones back home. Service members can call a toll-free number, 888-776-2790, or DSN 312-733-4660 and leave a message for airing on SiriusXM. All that's needed is rank, full name, hometown, where you are stationed, and a quick greeting.

The greetings will be aired on SiriusXM's Holiday Traditions channel now through Jan. 1, 2014.

Now-Jan. 6: Volunteers needed for VITA Each volunteer will receive free IRS tax training in January. Please contact legal now for additional information and training registration. Call LTJG

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Now-Dec. 20: ‘Port-to-Port’ Self-Paced Swim Program Journey from Naples to Gaeta via the imaginary coastline in the Capo FitZone pool. Swim laps anytime during regular pool hours and record your workout on your log sheet. All participants who complete the 100 km swim (4,000 lengths) by Friday, Dec. 20 will receive a prize package. The lifeguard on duty must verify & initial laps. For more information, call DSN 626-4254 or 081-568-4254.

Dec. 24: Christmas Eve Mass in Rome for Single Service Members All are single sailors are invited to attend the holy Christmas Eve Mass at the Vatican with Pope Francis in St. Peter’s Basilica. 5 Euros includes transportation and Mass tickets. Only 30 seats are available for this event. First come, first serve. Stop by any USO Naples center location for more information.

Dec. 25, Christmas Day at the Liberty Center From noon to 6 p.m., the Capo Liberty Center opens its doors to all single service members E6 and below, and unaccompanied service members of any rank for a full holiday meal. Enjoy some time out of your barracks room and relax with shipmates and friends.

Watch movies, play pool and video games, take advantage of the free WiFi and fill your belly. The event is free. For more information, call DSN 6264896 or Comm. 081-568-4896 from 11am – 9 p.m.

Jan. 14-15: New Year's “Neuterthon” The Naples Veterinary Treatment Facility will be holding a New Year's Neuterthon. Be a responsible pet owner and schedule your male pet at the VTF during 14-15 Jan. 2014 for our neuter week marathon. Please contact us with any questions or to schedule your pet. Commercial: 081-811-7913/ DSN: 629-7913. Normal fees apply.

Jan. 15-16: American Soccer Club of Napoli Mid-Season Tryouts The American Soccer Club of Napoli (ASC) is holding mid-year tryouts for those interested in joining the club. Membership is open to all U.S. Military Identification Card Holders, DOD Civilian, and Allied Forces families with children between the ages of 7 to 19. Tryouts for children with year of birth between 2000-2006, will occur on Wednesday, Jan. 15 2014, 5:30-7:30 p.m., at the support site south soccer fields with lights. Tryouts for those children with year of birth between 1996-1999, will be on Thursday, Jan. 16, 2014 at 5:30-7:30 p.m. at the same location. If you have additional questions regarding tryouts or membership with ASC please email the ASC membership director at membership@ascnapoli.com and for more information on ASC please see our website, www.ascnapoli.com.

Air Terminal Schedule The schedule for the “CAT B” mission during the upcoming holiday season will be as follows: the flight is scheduled to arrive from Norfolk on Dec. 27 in the afternoon and depart for Norfolk on the morning of the Dec. 29.

Upcoming Changes to Euro Bill Payments The European Union will convert to Single Euro Payments Area (SEPA) format for payment processing Feb. 1, 2014. SEPA will standardize payment processing in Europe and allow customers to make payments to all SEPA participating countries.

Payments will require an International Bank Account Number (IBAN) and Business Identifier Code (BIC) for the payee. The payment cannot be executed without the IBAN and BIC for the payee.

All Community members that send Euro electronic transfers for rent or bills will be impacted by this change. Please contact your financial Institution for additional details prior the implementation date.

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

Naples September 2013 Births Sept. 1: Mason Edward Jones, 8 pounds and 9 ounces, son of Jennifer G. Jones and Chief Jason C. Jones.

Sept. 4: Brycen William Lambert, 7 pounds and 14 ounces, son of Wendy K. Lambert and LT Christopher W. Lambert.

Sept. 5: Liam Isaac Kelman, 6 pounds and 4.5 ounces, son of MA2 Jessica R. Corn and MA1 Phillip B. Kelman.

Sept. 6: Vivian Reese Haschke, 8 pounds and 5 ounces, daughter of Desiree L. Haschke and EMC Brandon C. Haschke.

Sept. 12: AnaCristina Inigo Rios, 7 pounds and 2 ounces, daughter of Cristina Rios Villalobos and Chief Roberto C. Inigo.

Naples November 2013 Births Nov. 5: Owen Edward Vogel, 7 pounds and 14 ounces, son of Meryl A. Vogel and OS2 Christopher M. Vogel.

Nov. 9: Alexandra Elizabeth Breyette, 8 pounds and 5 ounces, daughter of Shawn S. Breyette and SGM Joseph E. Breyette.

Nov. 13: Patrick Jerel Bridges II, 7 pounds and 7.9 ounces, son of Alisha D. Gridges and HM1 Patrick J. Bridges.

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Sept. 15: Xavier Isaiah Johnson, 8 pounds and 1.5 ounces, son of Ashley C. Johnson and SGT Johnny A. Johnson.

Sept. 18: D'Yani Janet Ford, 6 pounds and 12.5 ounces, daughter of Dajuan J. Ford and MA1 DeAngelo N. Ford.

Sept. 20: Amia Bella Montes-Gilliard, 6 pounds and 2 ounces, daughter of Gina M. MontesGilliard and SPC Tiny A. Gilliard.

Sept. 23: Dominic Charles Barker, 8 pounds and 4 ounces, son of Tatiana Barker and Donald E. Barker.

Sept. 25: Grayson Alexander Kiszkiel, 8 pounds and 7.3 ounces, son of HN Lyndsey A. Reho and Mark Anthony Kiszkiel Jr. Sept. 26: Florence Rose McDonald, 8 pounds and 10 ounces, daughter of Chloe A. McDonald and Steven J. McDonald.

Nov. 15: Lawrence Paul Overway IV, 6 pounds, son of Christine J. Overway and LT Lawrence P. Overway III. Nov. 17: Hogan Vaghn Hessel, 8 pounds and 8 ounces, son of Olivia C. Hessel and BU1 Eric E. Hessel.

Nov. 17: Antonio Kameron Barnes, 5 pounds and 8.9 ounces, son of Alessia Barnes and IT1 Erick D. Barnes.

Nov. 18: Manuel Giovanni Baez, 7 pounds and 13.6 ounces, son of Federica Baez and IT1 Pablo Baez Jr.

Italian News Briefs

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Compiled by Teresa Merola

The Neapolitan Presepe Christmas in Naples is very famous for its nativity scenes or presepe. Italians set up their presepe on the day of the Immaculate Conception celebration, Dec. 8. The one place in Naples that is a mustsee is the pedestrian street, via San Gregorio Armeno. It is located in the historic district of Napoli with hundreds of “botteghe artigianali” (artisan workshops) where artists produce handmade pastori or shepherds, most referring to the Nativity scene. Lately they also specialized in the reproduction of characters that represent politicians, cultural people, entertainers and other famous people in the world normally not included in the traditional presepe. On the same street, the Church of San Gregorio Armeno was built in 930 on the foundations of a classic temple dedicated to Ceres where the Naples population originally used to offer small votive clay figures made by local artisans.

In 1208 the church was dedicated to San Gregorio Armeno. In 1223, St. Francis of Assisi represented the Nativity with a live scene and celebrated mass. The first sculptural representation of Italian Nativity scenes is from the late 1200s when it only included eight figures. The Neapolitan nativity scenes started mixing the sacred and profane in the late 1600s, and in the 1700s the making of the presepe in Naples became an art. At the beginning, the presepe was made to adorn the houses of the aristocracy and after-

wards became a widespread tradition. The most famous Nativity scene is located at the Museo Nazionale di San Martino in Naples. The Presepe Cuciniello includes over 160 characters, 80 animals, 28 angels and over 400 miniature objects and it was created between 1887 and 1889.

St. January’s Blood Liquefies The blood of St. January liquefied Dec. 16, at 5:45 p.m. after 8 hours of prayers. It is the last known occurrence of the miracle of the patron saint of Naples. The first occurrence was on Dec. 16, 1631 when a terrible eruption of Mount Vesuvius, after having destroyed the town of Torre del Greco, threatened the city of Naples. The lava was about to enter the city when Neapolitans appealed to their patron saint with a procession of the saint’s bust. The blood liquefied and the lava stopped before entering the city.

Sphinx Head Returned to Naples The head of the sphinx that decorated the statue of the Nile in Naples was found after more than 50 years in Austria. The head of the marble statue mysteriously disappeared at night in the mid-50s. The head is a few centimeters high and weighs no more than six pounds. The buyer, who lives in Austria, didn’t hesitate to give it back to the Carabinieri military police for the Protection of

Cultural Heritage in Naples. The entire block of marble was carved almost 2,000 years ago, most likely by an Egyptian artist, who arrived in the Greek-Roman city of Neapolis.

The statue will be restored with funds raised by citizens and visitors who buy two or five euro postcards sold at the many shops in the historic center of Naples.

Jail for Veneto Thief An Italian man was sentenced to five months and ten days in jail for stealing hundreds of euros from church collection boxes in a village located in the Veneto region. He was caught red-handed after he made the sign of the cross, lit candles, and measuring stick wrapped in tape to fish money out of the charity box.

Police had been staking out the church for days after surveillance footage caught the man, in November and earlier in December, stealing hundreds of euros aiming to help the poor.

Holocaust Survivor’s Saviors Awarded During World War II an Italian couple from the town of Anghiari, in Tuscany, risked their lives to hide four members of a German-Jewish family in their apartment for two years. The couple received the Righteous Among Nations award.

The Holocaust survivor who now lives in a kibbutz north of Tel Aviv nominated the couple for the award.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

ANIMALS WITHOUT LIMITS (AWL) is searching for volunteers who want to help at our Animal Hospice in Lago Patria. We also need volunteers for different projects on the Support Site base. For more information, please contact us at awlrescueteam@gmail.com or director@animalswithoutlimits.com.

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

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

We normally convene every other week alternating Tuesdays and Thursdays.

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

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

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

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

CLUB BEYOND is a youth group run by Naval Support Activity Naples Religious Ministries. Club Beyond is open to children in grades 7 through 12, and meets Wednesdays at 5:30 p.m. in the Chapel Fellowship Hall at the Support Site. For more information, please contact Arturo at apaulino@clubbeyond.org.

BOY SCOUT TROOP 007 holds troop meetings every Monday from 6:30 to 8 p.m. in the Support Site Community Center. E-mail the Scoutmaster at 007troop@gmail.com or visit the website at sites.google.com/site/boyscouttroop007naples.

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Naples Sailor Chosen as chapel hosts christmas cantata Region Sailor of the Year

By MCC Travis Simmons, NSA Naples Public Affairs

Air Traffic Controller 1st Class Chanieta Bradley, assigned to U.S. Naval Support Activity (NSA) Naples, was selected as the Navy Region Europe, Africa, Southwest Asia’s (EURAFSWA) 2013 Sailor by the Year (SOY).

Rear Adm. Jack Scorby, commander EURAFSWA, announced the selection, Nov. 26.

Scorby said all the nominees are performing well above standards, are recognized experts in their ratings and are inspiring leaders, motivators and trainers in their commands; they are the future chief (Official U.S. Navy photo) petty officers and officers of our Navy.

Bradley competed against Master-at-Arms 1st Class (EXW) Rex Boblett from NSA Souda Bay, Greece, Masterat-Arms 1st Class (SW) Calvin Lambrix of NSA Bahrain, Boatswain’s Mate 1st Class (SW) Thania Lopez of Naval Air Station Sigonella, Italy, and Navy Counselor 1st Class (SW) Marblanch Giardini from Naval Station Rota, Spain.

“I think what helped me the most was the driving force behind me; I have a wonderful team that grooms me and who believes in me,” said Bradley. “When all else dwindles away, I think the passion to make a difference perseveres and I'd like to believe the members saw that in me.”

This year’s competition was held through a video teleconference that gave each board member an opportunity to interact with the nominees for as long as they needed.

Each Sailor was able to provide insight into their career while introducing themselves. Bradley said she didn’t feel as scrutinized or intimidated as other boards she’s participated in and felt board members were able to focus more on her answers and thought process through the teleconference.

“Each and everyone preformed superbly, however Petty Officer Bradley stood out as a dedicated leader of Sailors and as a cornerstone of the Naples Area First Class Petty Officers Association,” said EURAFSWA Command Master Chief Petty Officer (SW/AW) Richard Hatton, SOY board chairman. “In addition to leadership and mentorship of Sailors on the deckplate, the board looked at each Sailor's involvement in the CPO 365 Program.”

Bradley will now represent EURAFSWA for Commander, Navy Installation Command SOY competition.

“This means I can be that positive and living proof to any and every young Sailor who believes their hard work is for nothing,” said Bradley. “This selection means that I can share the tools that have been given to me and promote growth and prosperity to all that I cross paths with.”

Il Coro Polifonico performed more than a dozen songs for community members at the Support Site chapel, Dec. 14. The choir was formed 19 years ago by Annibale Messore and has performed several concerts at St. Peter's Basilica and the Abbey of Montecassino, including the celebration of Vespers for Pope Benedict XVI. Maria Grazia Messore, the choir's musical director, allowed time between each song for a brief description and some of its history. (Photo by MCC Travis Simmons)

Operation Buon Natale Held at Support Site

More than 200 children from Centro Laila Naples, chapel volunteers, and sponsors enjoyed the food and fellowship during Buon Natale, Dec. 15. The event was sponsored by the Naval Support Activity Naples Command Religious Program and held at the Support Site’s MWR youth gym. Children and Centro Laila staff received gifts from Santa Claus provided by community members. (Photo by Cmdr. Don Biadog Jr.)

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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.

All classes require registration.

Army Col. Roger Hugh Charles Donlon (retired) speaks to Naval Support Activity Naples American High School students at the Capodicchino base theatre, Dec. 18. Donlon stayed after the presentation to speak with the students and share the interest his high school teacher peaked in him for foreign languages.

(Photo by MC3 Robert S. Price)

medal of honor recipient Speaks at capo theater

The first American soldier to be awarded the Medal of Honor, Army Col. Roger Hugh Charles Donlon (retired), speaks at the Naval Support Activity Naples, Capodichino base theater, Dec. 18, to a mixed audience of service members, government contractors, Italian nationals, and high school students. Donlon shared insights into war, reconciliation, and the value of training, courage. (Photo

by MC3 Robert S. Price)

• Dec. 27: Legal Assistance, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. (appointments only), Support Site FFSC. • Jan. 3: Developing a Spending Plan, 9 a.m. to 11 a.m., Support Site FFSC • Jan. 3: I.A. Discussion Group, 1 p.m. to 2 p.m., Support Site FFSC • Jan. 6: Resume Writing, 1 p.m. to 4 p.m., Support Site FFSC • Jan. 7: Sponsorship Training, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Support Site FFSC • Jan. 7: Prenatal Parenting: Nutrition, Fetal & Child Development, 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m., Support Site FFSC (1 of 4 Sessions) • Jan. 7: Employment Opportunities in Naples, 2:30 p.m. to 4 p.m., Support Site FFSC • Jan. 7: Easy Italian, 9 a.m. to noon Support Site FFSC (2 of 3 Sessions) • Jan. 8: Choices: Managing Your Mood, 2 p.m. to 4 p.m., Support Site FFSC (1 of 3 Sessions) • Jan. 8: Federal Employment Process, 1 p.m. to 4 p.m., Support Site FFSC • Jan. 9: Becoming a Love & Logic Parent, 10 a.m. to noon, Support Site FFSC (1 of 7 Sessions) • Jan. 9: Ombudsman Assembly Meeting, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., Support Site FFSC. • Jan. 10: Naples Central Station & Famous Pizzeria, 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., (Meeting Point is inside Support Site TLA Lobby)

Crime Report for Dec. 11 - Dec. 17 From the NSA Naples Command Investigative Division and NCIS

Capt. Don Troast, chaplain for U.S. 6th Fleet, asks a question to Medal of Honor recipient Col. Roger Hugh Charles Donlon (retired) during his visit to Naval Support Activity Naples, Dec. 18. Donlon took several questions from the audience ranging from training, reconciliation and the different types of homecomings soldiers have received through different wars. (Photo by MCC Travis Simmons)

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

(On-Base Dial 9-1-1)

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A Christmas Trip to Sorrento

Shoppers stop to chat or have coffee in Sorrento’s Piazza Tasso on a Saturday night. During the holiday season, concerts and special events are regularly held in the piazza. For a list of special events, visit www.milluminodinverno.it/en/.

Summer resort town lights up for the holidays Story and photos by Melissa Kabukuru

If snow and evergreens don’t sound like your idea of Christmas fun this year, try traveling to a land of citrus and palm trees instead.

The southern Italian town of Sorrento, about a 75 minute drive south of Naples, takes on a new character in December and

January, with festive lights and Christmas shoppers replacing the crowds of foreign tourists that swarm the city in summer.

A stately Christmas tree rises in the city’s main square, Piazza Tasso, during this time of year, while garlands hang above the city streets. Even the palm trees and orange trees are decked with lights.

Stores get in the spirit as well, placing snow globes and ornaments in their windows along with chocolate Santa figurines and Christmas pastries.

As night falls in the city, it begins to fill up with shoppers. Stop for an espresso or a cioccolata calda at one of the bars in Piazza Tasso at twilight and watch Italian families stroll from shop to shop. By the time you’ve finished your drink, you’ll have all sorts of new ideas for winter accessories to buy.

Then, head down Corso Italia to admire the pastries in the windows

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of the pasticcerie. I couldn’t help buying a bag of roccocò, nutty Neapolitan Christmas cookies shaped like donuts. If those aren’t to your taste, there are always struffoli, the plates of fried doughballs mixed with honey and small candies; or raffioli, sponge-cake desserts filled with a layer of ricotta cream and chocolate chips, then covered with a sugar glaze.

As you walk, you’ll notice more people glancing inside windows than actually entering stores or carrying shopping bags. Feel free to do the same — Sorrento’s temperate climate makes perpetual window shopping fun even in winter.

If you’re staying the night — which isn’t a bad idea given Sorrento’s low winter rates — find a trattoria after the shops close and warm up with a plate of gnocchi alla sorrentina, a traditional Sorrentine dish. The baked, cheesy potato gnocchi in tomato sauce will keep you warm as the evening chill sets in.

If Sorrento’s gnocchi aren’t your favorite, note that in winter the city’s culinary offerings vary from those in summer. Many restaurants

I passed were serving dishes with beans (fagioli), walnuts (noci) and even boar (cinghiale). My travel companion’s risotto con noci e provola (risotto with walnuts and cheese) at one restaurant was an unexpected and pleasant surprise.

Throughout the holiday season, concerts take place in Piazza Tasso and in many churches in Sorrento, while museums offer free admission on weekends.

Several special events are scheduled for Christmas Eve, the day after Christmas and New Year’s Eve; visit www.milluminodinverno. it/en/ for a complete schedule.

Though the city is buzzing with activity this time of year, it seems like a different Sorrento from the one that greets visitors in summer.

The mood, while lively, is more tranquil than during the summer rush: you won’t find yourself fighting with other tourists for the attention of a Limoncello vendor.

Since the Christmas season in Italy continues through the Epiphany on Jan. 6, you can enjoy the holiday atmosphere in Sorrento even after Christmas and New Year’s Day have come and gone.

Getting there Sorrento can be reached either by train, using the Circumvesuviana line that connects to Naples’ Stazione Centrale, or by car.

If you’re driving, take the A3 autostrada toward Salerno and then exit at Castellamare di Stabia. Then follow the signs for the Penisola Sorrentina/ Costiera Amalfitana to merge onto the SS145. Continue to follow the SS145 into town, following the signs for Sorrento or Sorrento centro.

Traffic can get heavy entering the town in the evenings this time of year, so you may want to arrive earlier in the day to beat the crowds on the road.

For more information about events in Sorrento during the holidays, visit www.milluminodinverno.it/en/.

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Above: Lights and garlands decorate the streets of Sorrento during the holidays, suspended by wires strung between buildings. The city becomes a popular shopping destination during the holidays.luminodinverno.it/en/.

Left: Christmas items line the windows of stores throughout Sorrento this time of year. Shopping (and window shopping) is a popular activity in the city during the holiday season.

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The wedding exhibit within the pet fashion section of the museum. The white dress was designed by Chi Chi Peture.

Local Pet Fashion designer earns display at Foof museum

Story and photos by Jarvis Griffin

Chioma “Chi Chi” Adaku-Griffin and her Chi Chi Peture luxury dog boutique, an entity of Chilebrity Pets LLC, launched her first international pet fashion exhibition this fall at the Foof musem in Mondragone, Italy.

Chi Chi’s designs captured the attention of Gino Pellegrino, Foof museum director, when she took a tour of various design houses and pet-related venues in Europe.

She designed and produced a dog wedding gown that was exhibited at Foof along side other European designers such as CoCo Channel, Louis Vutton and BerBerry.

“The pet apparel and accessories indus-

Chioma "Chi Chi" Adaku-Griffin poses with Gino Pellegrino, Foof museum director, while showcasing the Chi Chi Peture design.

try has increased and is seen more of a lifestyle for pets than a product being distributed,” said Chi Chi. In spite of the ongoing recession, global sales of pet products continue to increase with worldwide spending reaching $81 billion. As more consumers consider their pets family members, they continue to spend more on discretionary purchases such as treats, clothing and high-tech gadgets.

“Consumers place considerable value on the companionship that pets can provide, but there is also a lifestyle trend that has developed for pets with really lovely accessories like leather bow and dress ties, casual clothing, sports wear, collars, leads

or bowls in fashionable colors,” she said.

Chi Chi is a military spouse and during her time in Naples has worked to support home businesses. She founded the MarketPlayce where spouses can display their arts, crafts and businesses. She spent time as the vice president of the Naples Overseas Support Club and managed their Thrift Store on Support Site.

Chi Chi also became coordinator for the Blue Star Families in Naples, a foundation offering valuable wellness, morale, education, and employment programming for military families.

Chi Chi and her designs can occasionally be seen set up outside the Navy Exhange on Support Site.

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Geoff Pollitt's attempt to enter the American PX led to a meeting with a Major General (Photo Courtesy of Geoff Pollitt)

The Tale of the Brit’s Snail Mail George A. Smith

A 78-year-old British man felt so passionately about the American military that he wrote down his thoughts in a five-page, single spaced letter, guessed at an address, stuck it in the mail and wondered if anyone would read it.

Two months later, someone did. But only after the bulky letter with the vague address was opened by customs, examined, put into a plastic bag, forwarded, then forwarded again to the American Forces Network Europe (AFN) Headquarters in Ramstein, Germany.

Geoff Pollitt’s carefully penned letter had one-cross out, no misspellings and seven neatly trimmed copies of photos. While Pollitt has an email account, he decided to write because his one-finger computer “pecking” wasn’t fast enough.

As a ten-year-old boy Pollitt recalls saluting American GI’s leaving for World War II’s Day-day landing. “I remember my teacher telling me some of the brave lads would be killed, leaving little boys like me in the States without a dad,” said Pollitt.

“Afterward, I went home and cried.” It was weighty stuff for a small boy.

Years later, around 1950, Pollitt renewed his connection with the United States when he started pushing the side of his face against the speaker of his dad’s radio with a cushion over his other ear to keep out stray sounds. He was tuning in a faint AFN radio signal drifting over the English Channel from Germany. “I liked listening to country,” said Pollitt. “I really liked Hank Williams’ ‘Lovesick Blues.’ I started mimicking his yodeling at school. They all thought I was crazy!”

When he turned 16, Pollitt set up a pirate radio station in his bedroom using walkietalkies connected to a recordplayer. The signal went two

Then British Private Geoff Pollitt in 1955 while he was with the British Army of the Rhine. (Photo Courtesy of Geoff Pollitt)

miles. “My call sign was the Golden Rocket,” Pollitt said. “I played Hank Williams and Tennessee Ernie Ford records and I spoke with an American accent!”

Pollitt joined the British Army of the Rhine when he was 18. He was stationed in Northern Germany. “Back then nobody listened to the BBC,” he said. “Nearly all of our radios were permanently tuned to AFN. We didn’t turn the radio off when we went to bed. AFN would sign off the air at midnight, but around six the carrier signal woke us up, followed by the Stars and Stripes national anthem.”

Around that time, Pollitt had a small encounter that made a big impact. “My buddies and I wanted to go to the Frankfurt PX, but it was forbidden. Someone sent us to the U.S. Army Headquarters,” Pollitt said. “We thought we were in big trouble when we were escorted in to see a Major General. But he talked to us, then after a while called in a girl, and told us to follow her and she would get us PX passes. He shook our hands and wished us well. We could not believe a Major General would give us the time of day like that!”

Pollitt left the British Army

and returned to life back in England, but his U.S. connection continued in a surprising way. After his father died, Pollitt’s family researched and discovered that Pollitt’s grandfather fought for the Union Army in the U.S. Civil War as a private with the 33rd Infantry Regiment of Pennsylvania. After the war, Pollitt’s grandfather owned and operated a cotton mill in Pennsylvania before immigrating to England in 1887.

Pollitt believes his father never told him his grandfather was American because when his grandfather died in Southport, England, in 1915, he left a considerable amount of money, but none of it went to his dad or mother.

Today, Pollitt lives in Bolton England, happy to hear his wayward letter eventually found its way to the U.S. military. The two-month journey of his penned thoughts started after he read an article on a U.S. military Web site about the American military’s impact on European culture.

Pollitt said it “brought a lump to my throat and a great nostalgia.” Now, his shared experiences are part of the story. A tale of how Americans repeatedly impacted the 78-year life of Geoff Pollitt.

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bottled Water advisory

"Ant", Harlem Globetrotters guard, is being lifted by two teammates to dunk the ball during a game against the International Elite at the Naples American High School gymnasium on the Support Site.

The Harlem Globetrotters 12th Annual Holiday tour is presented by Navy Entertainment and Armed Forces Entertainment.

(Photo by MC3 Luis R. Chavez Jr.)

From U.S. Naval Support Activity Naples Public Affairs

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

Naples Toastmasters Opens Doors for Members

By Michael Maddox

Toastmasters teaches speaking, communication, and leadership, which are valuable skills for work and community service. Toastmaster clubs can be found worldwide, and one is here in Naples.

New club members learn the fundamentals of speaking by completing ten projects from the manual, Competent Communication. They cover topics including speech organization, body language, vocal variety, inspiration and others. As a Toastmaster progresses through the manual and writes, pracJanet Murdoch speaks during a club meet- tices and delivers ing. (Photo courtesy of Naples Toastmasters) speeches, they inevitably improve.

Yasandra Brown founded the Naples Toastmasters club and she’s been teaching speechmaking ever since. Brown, who teaches math and reading to fifth and sixth graders at Naples Elementary School, became involved in Toastmasters while she was in Germany. She regularly speaks at military spouse clubs, churches, and volunteer groups about the art of speaking.

“What I learned in Toastmasters has enabled me to connect with others and to teach them speaking, and it also set me up for my second job,” said Brown, who intends on being a motivational speaker after she retires from teaching.

Toastmasters also learn leadership through the roles and responsibilities they fill at meetings and by completing the manual. The manual focuses on essential leadership skills like listening, goal setting, critical thinking, how to give feedback, time management, planning and implementation, organization and delegation, facilitation, motivation, mentoring, and team building.

John Lepkowicz could hardly be in front of a group of people last year because he was so nervous. He worked hard on his speeches and stood up in front of the Naples Toastmasters again and again. His speeches steadily improved.

Lepkowicz earned his “Competent Communication” award this year after having completed his first ten speeches. He is now progressing through advanced-level manuals and was elected president of the 20132014 Naples Toastmasters club. He’s gone from barely being able to stand up in front of the group to leading them.

Another founding member of the Naples club, David Carson, spoke about how it has helped in his job of speaking with high-ranking individuals.

“Toastmasters has made me a more confident person; not only when it comes to public speaking, but also in my everyday dealings with individuals,” said Carson. “Before I joined Toastmasters, I was nervous, shy, and quite frankly, I would shake whenever I would get up to speak in front of more than two people. After joining Toastmasters, and successfully preparing and reciting speeches, I became a more confident speaker in both my voice and my stature.”

Wherever you go, speaking clearly, thinking clearly, and communicating effectively is in high demand. Toastmasters is a terrific venue to learn and practice communication skills.

“I'm more confident in my everyday life thanks to the tools I learned in Toastmasters,” said Carson. “People notice confidence by the way you walk, and of course by the way you talk. Toastmasters can help you obtain that confidence.”

The Naples Toastmasters club meets the first and third Tuesdays of every month at 6:30 p.m. at the Support Site Community Center.

HARLEM GLOBETROTTERS Continued from Page 1

Navy Entertainment and Armed Forces Entertainment presented the performance from the Harlem Globetrotters with help from Morale, Welfare and Recreation (MWR) representatives and volunteers.

“The correspondence between organizations helps us ensure that our troops are receiving the entertainment they deserve like the Harlem Globetrotters in order to improve morale and their wellbeing,” said Staci Dietrich, NSA Naples MWR representative. “It’s nice to have these performances for our troops to show our support and appreciation.”

This year’s tour began with performances in

England, Germany and Aviano Air Base in Italy.

Following their performance at NSA Naples, the Harlem Globetrotters headed to Naval Air Station Sigonella, Italy, with additional performances at NSA Souda Bay, Greece and Naval Station Rota, Spain.

Founded in 1927, the Globetrotters are an exhibition basketball team that performs worldwide and combines athleticism, comedy and theater into their performances. They are also known for their interaction with the crowd by having members from the crowd participate during half time shows and the game.

For more information on the Harlem Globetrotters and their upcoming performances visit their website at www.harlemglobetrotters. com. For more information on Armed Forces Entertainment or Navy Entertainment visit www.armedforcesentertainment.com; www. navymwr.org/entertainment

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uSo hosts christmas Wonderland USO volunteer AJ Reister manning one of the children's craft stations at the USO Christmas Wonderland. (Photos by LS1 Nancy Tostado)

A USO Christmas Wonderland attendee poses for a photo with Santa.

Letters to Santa brought to the USO Christmas Wonderland

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DESRON 60 Holds Change of Command Vice Adm. Phil Davidson, commander of U.S. 6th Fleet, makes remarks at the Destroyer Squadron 60 change of command ceremony at Naval Support Activity Naples, Capodichino, Dec. 13. During the ceremony, Capt. John Espositio was relieved

by Capt. Jim Aiken.

(Photo by MC2 Jacob D. Moore)

Swimmers Travel to Germany for Back-to-Back Meets

By Jamie Yenco, Tiger Sharks Public Affairs The Naples Tiger Sharks travelled to Germany for back-to-back swim meets at Stuttgart and Wiesbaden, Germany, Dec. 7-8.

The Tiger Sharks had 31 swimmers compete in Stuttgart for the meet with the Stuttgart Piranhas and the Sigonella Swordfish.

Stuttgart took first with 972 points and Naples second with 475 points. Sigonella finished third with 121 points.

Sean Quirk placed first in all three of his events earning 24 points for the team and helping him be selected as Swimmer of the Meet. Swimmer Alex Ruppe also placed first in all three of her events and earned 22 points for the team.

Swimmers Luke Patterson, Carly Sharp and Lindsey Sharp placed first in two events and second place in one event earning 22 points for the team.

Maura Patterson and Lauren Snodgrass placed first in two of their events and earned 16 points each for the team. They placed second and third in their last event and each earned another 5 points for the team.

Swimmer Brandon Oestereicher took two first place finishes and a second place finish, earning 20 points for the Tiger Sharks.

Other swimmers who placed first in one of their events include, Bret Baldwin, Emily Patterson, Paul Patterson, John Ruppe, and Isaac Stacks. Ruppe was named the Biggest Loser for having dropped the most amount of time in his events for the boys.

Alex Ruppe, Swimmer of the Meet in Wiesbaden, Germany, swimming the 100m freestyle. (Photo by Mike Sharp) Christina Gillespie placed second in all three of her events and earned 18 points for the team.

Swimmers Lydia Boyum, Anna Gillespie, Ryan Link, Caitlin Quirk, Ashley Snodgrass, and Alyssa Yenco all placed second in at least one of their events.

Swimmers who finished third in at least one of their events were Robert Dromerhauser, Maria Celeste Kistler, James Moore, Sarah Oestereicher, and Zachary Oestereicher.

Lizzy Gregory was also named the Biggest Loser, having dropped the most amount of time in her events for the girls.

The Tiger Sharks had 26 swimmers head to Wiesbaden to compete for the second day’s meet.

Kaiserlautern took first place with 1173 points, Wiesbaden took second with 1163 points, Naples placed third with 577 points, Stuttgart took fourth with 497 points, Vicenza finished fifth with 222 points, and Sigonella finished with 182 points.

Tiger Sharks Sean Quirk and Alex Ruppe had another great meet finishing first in all three of their events. Ruppe was also named Swimmer of the Meet by the coaches.

Tiger Sharks Luke Patterson,

Paul Patterson, and Carly Sharp finished first in two of their events and earned the team 24 points each. Luke Patterson was name the Biggest Loser for the boys, dropping the most amount of time in his events.

Other swimmers who had first place finishes included Emily Patterson, Maura Patterson, Lindsey Sharp and Lauren Snodgrass.

Bret Baldwin, Caitlin Quirk, and Ashley Snodgrass finished second in two of their three events. They each earned 20 points for the team for placing second.

Other swimmers with second place finishes included, Lydia Boyum, Brandon Oestereicher, and Zachary Oestereicher.

Callie Van Dyke took third place in her 50m butterfly and added 9 points to the team’s total. Abigail Driskell took fourth place in two of her events bringing 16 points to the team.

Tiger Sharks who also earned points for the team included, Anika Mustard, Sarah Oestereicher, John Ruppe, Alyssa Yenco, and Malena Yenco. Sarah Oestereicher was named Biggest Loser for dropping the most amount of time in her events.

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The U.S. Naval Academy Midshipmen football team runs onto the field for the 114th Army-Navy Game at the Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia, Pa., Dec. 14, 2013. (Photos by Marvin Lynchard)

Navy Beats Army 34-7, Longest Winning Streak

By Jessica Clark, U.S. Naval Academy Public Affairs

The U.S. Naval Academy Midshipmen beat West Point's Black Knights, 34-7, at the 114th Army-Navy football game at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia Dec. 14.

The Navy football team's win provided its twelfth-straight victory against the Army squad in the annual contest and gained Navy the Commander-in-Chief trophy for the second-straight year.

Navy has won the trophy nine times in the last 11 years.

The trophy is awarded to the service academy with the most victories in games between the three service academies: Navy, Army and Air Force.

Navy's 12-year winning streak is the longest in the history of the rivalry between Navy and Army, which began in 1890. They lead the series 58-49-7.

Navy was the first on the scoreboard with a field goal in the first quarter, bringing the score to 3-0.

With 8:15 left in the second quarter, Navy's Noah Copeland made a 39-yard run for the first touchdown of the

game, bringing the score to 100. This was a career-long run for Copeland.

Still in the 2nd quarter, Navy quarterback Keenan Reynolds, of Antioch, Tenn., ran 47 yards for another touchdown against Army. The extra point left the game at 17-0 at halftime.

In the 3rd quarter, West Point cadet Angel Santiago put Army on the scoreboard with a touchdown plus the extra point, leaving the score at 17-7.

Navy quickly answered back with a 34-yard field goal, extending its lead to 20-7 with just over a minute left in the quarter.

Early in the 4th quarter, Navy's Reynolds made his 28th rushing touchdown this season, breaking the NCAA single-season record for most rushing touchdowns by a quarterback, formerly shared

by Kansas State quarterback Collin Klein and former midshipman quarterback Ricky Dobbs.

With the score at 28-7 after the two-point conversion, and wintry weather getting increasingly worse, Navy finished with Reynolds' third rushing touchdown and 29th

U.S. Naval Academy Midshipman quarterback and most valuable player, Keenan Reynolds, a sophomore from Antioch, Tenn., secures the ball for the Navy's second touchdown during the 114th ArmyNavy Game at the Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia, Pa., Dec. 14.

The Navy won 34-7, extending their winning streak against the Army for the 12th straight year.

of the season with only 46 seconds left in the game.

The Navy victory ups their season's record to 8-4 while Army's record drops to 3-9.

The midshipmen will move on to face Middle Tennessee in the Armed Forces Bowl Dec. 30 in Fort Worth, Texas.

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M ORE I NSIDE P AGE …

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

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

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

NAPLES OFFICIALS ASSOCIATION NEEDS REFEREES Anyone interested should contact Nigel Alexander at 081-721-5413 or 346-680-3282 or by e-mail to nalexander@afsouth.nato.int.

HARRY S. TRUMAN LODGE No. 649 meets 6:30 p.m. every 2nd and 4th Friday of the month at 6:30 p.m. FMI, contact Kevin Baker at 338-479-7023 or hst649sec@yahoo.com, or visit http://groups.yahoo.com/ group/HST649.

THE KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS, San Gennaro council 14853, meets at 7 p.m. the second and fourth Thursday of each month at the Support Site Fleet and Family Support Center. Email Robert Kenney at kofcnaples@gmail.com or visit http://sites.google.com/site/kofcnaples/home.

WOMEN, INFANTS, CHILDREN (WIC) OVERSEAS PROGRAM is offered at NSA Naples. Women who are pregnant, breastfeeding, postpartum or have an infant or child under the age of five may qualify for the program. WIC Overseas is a nutrition education program that provides nutritious supplemental foods. Contact WIC Overseas at 081-811-4962.

THE NAPLES AREA SECOND CLASS PETTY OFFICERS ASSOCIATION meets twice a month to discuss upcoming community outreach opportunities and charity events. For more information, contact MA2 Aaron Kurschner at DSN 626-2871 or ABH2 Brent Paucke at DSN 6265382.

NAPOLI NATION FAN CLUB is a group that helps community members attend SSC Napoli soccer games, promotes intercultural relations and provides SSC Napoli information to the community. Membership benefits include SSC Napoli gear, discounted tickets and entry to Napoli Nation functions. FMI, visit www.facebook.com/groups/USASSCNapoli.

SAIL WITH THE NAPLES NATO YACHT CLUB (NNYC) AMERICAN TEAM. We are looking for Americans interested in participating in dinghy races sailed at the NNYC facilities on the island of Nisida. Experience not required. FMI, contact Bob & Shauna Bunnell at bunnellr54@gmail.com and bunnellshauna@aol.com SEVENTH DAY ADVENTIST WORSHIP SERVICE takes place Saturdays at Support Site Chapel from 9 a.m. to noon. The schedule is: Sabbath School lessons, 9:30 to 10:45 a.m.; songs and praise, 10:45 to 11 a.m.; Divine Service, 11 a.m. to noon. For more information, please contact Paolo Fleurant at 328194-6897 or naplesadventistsgroup@yahoo.com.

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

CATHOLIC WOMEN OF THE CHAPEL meets monthly in the Support Site Fellowship Hall for prayer, fellowship, and learning. Child care provided. We also meet Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m. for Rosary and Thursdays at 9:30 a.m. for bible study. For more information, e-mail cwocnaples@gmail.com or check out our Facebook page: Catholic Women of the Chapel - NSA Naples, Italy.

PUBLIC SPEAKING WITH TOASTMASTERS The Naples Toastmasters Club meets the first and third Tuesdays of every month. Meetings are held at the Support Site Community Center at 6:30 p.m. FMI, contact the Toastmasters president at 342-010-6263.

GAETA/NAPLES AREA GIRL SCOUTS Now accepting registration for the 2012-13 school year. We are still in need of leaders and co-leaders. Training and support provided. FMI, contact naplesgs@yahoo.com.

FILIPINO-AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF NAPLES, ITALY meets at noon the first Sunday of every month at the Support Site Fellowship Hall. For more information, contact Ron Nacianceno at 081-568-1746 or 335-760-4446.

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

THE U.S. MILITARY RETIREE ASSOCIATION OF SOUTHERN ITALY (USMRA-SI) is the only association in Southern Italy representing the interests of U.S. retired military personnel and their survivors. If you are not a member and are eligible, please join the USMRA-SI at usmra-si.tripod.com.

Point of contact: Wylie Miller, 329-208-7315.

THE NAPLES CHRISTIAN HOMESCHOOL ASSOCIATION meets every month to support families who have chosen to educate their own children. We offer weekly park/pool days, a moms’ night out and field trips to explore Bella Napoli and beyond! Interested? Need more information? Considering homeschooling? Please contact Natalie Mack at NPMack3@aol.com.

MEDITATION SITTING GROUP is held from 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 The University of Oklahoma offers the Master of Human Relations on-site graduate degree program. Courses meet in a series of four evenings and one weekend. For more information, contact the OU office at DSN: 626-6672 or visit the office at Capodichino in the Admin II building.

REGISTER FOR ON-SITE UNDERGRADUATE CLASSES Visit the colleges for more information about what classes and programs are offered.

UMUC Maryland can be reached at 081-568-6673/74/75; Central Texas College is at 081-568-6761.

CALLING ALL NAPLES NURSES! Please consider joining the Naples Area Nurses Association (NANA). NANA is an organization of nurses that work together to fundraise, participate in social events, and provide support throughout the U.S. Naval Hospital Naples and NSA Naples community.

FMI, contact Lt. Shelley Beltz at shelley.beltz @med.navy.mil or Lt. Jenny Paul at jenny.paul@med.navy.mil.

THE WELFARE & RECREATION ASSOCIATION is available to meet associates every Thursday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at its location on the first floor of Building 450 upstairs from Capo Landing. FMI, visit http://www. wraitalia.it.

SECURITY NOTE: All DoD military or civilian personnel hosting an event off base must complete a Special Event Force Protection Plan (SEFPP) 45 days in advance, regardless of organization, if the event will involve 50 or more personnel, include distinguished visitors or involve personnel wearing uniforms. FMI, contact the AT/FP Division at 081-568-5525 or visit the division office in the Capodichino Security Precinct, Bldg. 403.

RELIGIOUS SERVICES AT U.S. NAVAL HOSPITAL NAPLES Tuesday Silent prayer (7:15-7:45 a.m.) in the hospital chapel. Traditional hymn and praise and worship music will be provided during this time. Wednesday Roman Catholic Mass (11:30 a.m.-12 p.m.) in the hospital chapel. Call 081811-6451 to confirm that Mass is being held. Thursday Men’s Fellowship and Bible Study (6-7 a.m.) in the hospital galley.

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.

FRIDAY, DEC. 20 6:30 p.m. Walking with Dinosaurs, PG (3D) Premiere Showing 6 p.m. The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug, PG13 7 p.m. Anchorman 2: Legend Continues, PG13 Premiere Showing SATURDAY, DEC. 21 3 p.m. Walking with Dinosaurs, PG (3D) 4 p.m. Frozen, PG 6:30 p.m. Tyler Perry's: Madea Christmas, PG-13 7 p.m. Dallas Buyers Club, R, Premiere Showing SUNDAY, DEC. 22 3 p.m. Free Birds, PG 4 p.m. Anchorman 2: Legend Continues, PG13 6 p.m. Walking with Dinosaurs, PG 7 p.m. Delivery Man, PG-13 MONDAY, DEC. 23 3 p.m. Walking with Dinosaurs, PG (3D) 4 p.m. Frozen, PG 6:30 p.m. Anchorman 2: Legend Continues, PG13 7 p.m. American Hustle, R TUESDAY, DEC. 24 3 p.m. Frozen, PG 4 p.m. The Hunger Games: Catching Fire, PG-13 6 p.m. Walking with Dinosaurs PG (3D)

WEDNESDAY, DEC. 25 3 p.m. The Hobbit: Desolation of Smaug, PG13 4 p.m. Walking with Dinosaurs, PG (3D) 6:30 p.m. Tyler Perry's: Madea Christmas, PG-13 7 p.m. About Time, R, Last Showing THURSDAY, DEC. 26 3 p.m. Free Birds, PG, Last Showing 4 p.m. Anchorman 2: Legend Continues, PG13 6 p.m. Ender’s Game, PG-13 7 p.m. The Best Man Holiday, R FRIDAY, DEC. 27 3 p.m. Frozen, PG 4 p.m. Tyler Perry's: Madea Christmas, PG-13 6 p.m. The Hobbit: Desolation of Smaug, PG13 7 p.m. Saving Mr. Banks, PG-13 SATURDAY, DEC. 28 3 p.m. Walking with Dinosaurs, PG 4 p.m. Saving Mr. Banks, PG-13 6 p.m. Anchorman 2: Legend Continues, PG13 7 p.m. Homefront, R, Premiere Showing SUNDAY, DEC. 29 3 p.m. Tyler Perry's: Madea Christmas, PG-13 4 p.m. Black Nativity, PG, Premiere Showing 6 p.m. American Hustle, R 7 p.m. Dallas Buyers Club, R

Movie Descriptions ALKING WITH DINOSAURS, PG, Cast: John Leguizamo, Justin Long, Tiya Sircar, Skyler Stone.

Family, Adaptation, Animated, Action/Adventure 87 min.

For the first time in movie history, audiences will truly see and feel what it was like when dinosaurs ruled the Earth.

"Walking With Dinosaurs" is the ultimate immersive, big screen adventure for families. Meet dinosaurs more real than you've ever seen as you take off on a thrilling prehistoric adventure, where Patchi, an underdog dinosaur, triumphs against all odds to become a hero for the ages.

HE HOBBIT: THE DESOLATION OF SMAUG, PG13, Cast: Martin Freeman, Orlando Bloom, Cate Blanchett, Hugo Weaving, Elijah Wood. Action/Adventure, 161 min.

The second in a trilogy of films adapting the enduringly popular masterpiece The Hobbit, by J.R.R. Tolkien, this film continues the adventures of the title character Bilbo Baggins as he journeys with the Wizard Gandalf and thirteen Dwarves, led by Thorin Oakenshield on an epic quest to reclaim the lost Dwarf Kingdom of Erebor.

NCHORMAN 2: THE LEGEND CONTINUES, PG – 13, Cast: Will Ferrell, Steve Carell, Paul Rudd, Luke Wilson, David Koechner. Comedy, 119 min. With the 70's behind him, San Diego's top rated newsman, Ron Burgundy (Will Ferrell), returns to the news desk in "Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues." Also back for more are Ron's co-anchor and wife, Veronica Corningstone (Christina Applegate), weather man Brick Tamland (Steve Carell), man on the street Brian Fantana (Paul Rudd) and sports guy Champ Kind (David Koechner) - All of whom won't make it easy to stay classy while taking the nation's first 24-hour news channel by storm.

YLER PERRY’S: A MADEA CHRISTMAS, PG-13, Cast: Tyler Perry, Kathy Najimy, Chad Murray, Anna Horsford, Tika Sumpter. Comedy, Holiday 105 min. Madea is coaxed into helping a friend pay her daughter a surprise visit in the country for Christmas, but the biggest surprise is what they'll find when they arrive. As the small, rural town prepares for its annual Christmas Jubilee, new secrets are revealed and old relationships are tested while Madea dishes her own brand of Christmas Spirit to all.

ELIVERY MAN, PG-13, Cast: Vince Vaughn, Chris Pratt, Cobie Smulders, Jack Reynor, Glenn Fleshler.

Comedy, 105 min. This is the story of affable underachiever David Wozniak, whose mundane life is turned upside down when he finds out that he fathered 533 children through sperm donations he made twenty years earlier. In debt to the mob, rejected by his pregnant girlfriend, things couldn't look worse for David when he is hit with a lawsuit from 142 of the 533 twenty-somethings who want to know the identity of the donor. As David struggles to decide whether or not he should reveal his true identity, he embarks on a journey that leads him to discover not only his true self but the father he could become as well.

ROZEN, PG, Cast: Kristen Bell, Idina Menzel, Jonathan Groff, Josh Gad, Santino Fontana. Animation, Family 108 min. Fearless optimist Anna sets off on an epic journey-teaming up with rugged mountain man Kristoff and his loyal reindeer Sven to find her sister Elsa, whose icy powers have trapped the kingdom of Arendelle in eternal winter. Encountering Everest-like conditions, mystical trolls and a hilarious snowman named Olaf, Anna and Kristoff battle the elements in a race to save the kingdom.

NDER’S GAME, PG-13, Cast: Asa Butterfield, Hailee Steinfeld, Harrison Ford, Ben Kingsley. Sci-Fi/Fantasy,

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TOURS OPEN TO BOTH U.S. MILITARy AND NATO I.D. CARD HOLDERS USO DAILY TOURS

Dec. 20 Wine Tasting and Demijohn Shopping..€44 Dec. 21 Salerno Christmas Lights ...................... €25

Dec. 22 Rome of the Caesars €57 Dec. 27 Afternoon at the Circus...................... €23 Dec. 28 Underground Rome .€86 Dec. 29 The Ancient Ruins of Pompeii.................... €49 WEEKEND TOURS

Dec. 24-25 Christmas in Rome . . . . . . . . .€187 Jan. 18-19 Florence and Pisa . . . . . . . . . .€178 Feb. 14-17 Canevale in Venice . . . . . . . . . .€228 Feb. 14-17 Valentine’s Dday in Paris . . . . .€619

No Children Under 10 Admitted to R-Rated Movies

Adaptation, Action/Adventure, 114 min. In the near future, a hostile alien race called the Formics has attacked Earth. If not for the legendary heroics of International Fleet Commander Mazer Rackham, all would have been lost. In preparation for the next attack, the highly esteemed Colonel Hyrum Graff and the International Military are training only the best young minds to find the future Mazer. Ender Wiggin, a shy but strategically brilliant boy, is recruited to join the elite. Arriving at Battle School, Ender quickly and easily masters increasingly difficult challenges and simulations, distinguishing himself and winning respect amongst his peers. Ender is soon ordained by Graff as the military’s next great hope, resulting in his promotion to Command School. Once there, he’s trained by Mazer Rackham himself to lead his fellow soldiers into an epic battle that will determine the future of Earth and save the human race HE HUNGER GAMES: CATCHING FIRE, PG-13, Cast: Jennifer Lawrence, Josh Hutcherson, Liam Hemsworth, Elizabeth Banks, Woody Harrelson.

Action/Adventure, 146 min. The film begins as Katniss Everdeen has returned home safe after winning the 74th Annual Hunger Games along with fellow tribute Peeta Mellark. Winning means that they must turn around and leave their family and close friends, embarking on a "Victor's Tour" of the districts. Along the way Katniss senses that a rebellion is simmering, but the Capitol is still very much in control as President Snow prepares the 75th Annual Hunger Games (The Quarter Quell) - a competition that could change Panem forever.

AVING MR. BANKS, PG-13, Cast: Emma Thompson, Tom Hanks, Paul Giamatti, Jason Schwartzman, Bradley Whitford. Drama 125 min. When Walt Disney's daughters begged him to make a movie of their favorite book, P.L. Travers' "Mary Poppins," he made them a promise-one that he didn't realize would take 20 years to keep. In his quest to obtain the rights, Walt comes up against a curmudgeonly, uncompromising writer who has absolutely no intention of letting her beloved magical nanny get mauled by the Hollywood machine. But, as the books stop selling and money grows short, Travers reluctantly agrees to go to Los Angeles to hear Disney's plans for the adaptation. For those two short weeks in 1961, Walt Disney pulls out all the stops. Armed with imaginative storyboards and chirpy songs from the talented Sherman brothers, Walt launches an all-out onslaught on P.L. Travers, but the prickly author doesn't budge. He soon begins to watch helplessly as Travers becomes increasingly immovable and the rights begin to move further away from his grasp. It is only when he reaches into his own childhood that Walt discovers the truth about the ghosts that haunt her, and together they set Mary Poppins free to ultimately make one of the most endearing films in cinematic history.

OMEFRONT, R, Cast: Jason Statham, James Franco, Winona Ryder, Kate Bosworth, Rachelle Lefevre.

Action/Adventure, 110 min. Former drug enforcement agent, Phil Broker is a family man who moves off the grid with his daughter, to a seemingly quiet bayou backwater to escape his troubled past. However, Broker'sworld soon becomes anything but quiet once he discovers that an underbelly of drugs and violence riddles the small town.

Soon, a sociopathic methamphetamine kingpin, Gator Bodine puts Brokerand his daughter in harm's way forcing Broker back into action in order to save his family and the town.

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Staff Members Win Awards at Hospital Fair

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Staff members from U.S. Naval Hospital (USNH) Naples show off their awards after being recognized at the 11th Annual Process Improvement Fair held, Dec. 13, in the hospital’s atrium. The fair showcased more than 30 projects being conducted throughout the hospital. "This fair was a wonderful opportunity for our staff to show their shipmates and our patients the performance improvement that they do every day, and its direct impact on the delivery of safe, quality patient care," said Capt. Matthew Pommer, commanding officer of USNH Naples. Projects focused on processes that affect everything from direct patient care, to administrative and operational programs. (Photo courtesy of U.S. Naval Hospital Naples Public Affairs)

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Obtaining your Sojourner Permit Italian law requires all foreign personnel working or living within Italy, other than an active-duty member under military orders, to obtain a Sojourner Permit within eight days of arrival in Italy. This is different from a visa, which is merely an approval for entry into the country.

All applicants over 14 years of age must apply in person, as each person's signature is required at the time of application.

NATIONALS OF ANY STATE OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITY COMING TO ITALY DO NOT REQUIRE ANY VISA OR SOJOURNER PERMIT. As part of the Area Orientation process, the U.S. Region Legal Service Office (RLSO EURAFSWA) assists in the preparation and oversees the acquisition of the Sojourner Permit for all personnel attached to U.S. Navy commands in the Naples area. Army and Air Force personnel stationed at JFC must apply through the Carabiniere at the JFC Provost Marshall's Office, Building L. Contact Connie Henderson, RLSO EURAFSWA liaison advisor, at 081-568-4639 for more information.

LCDR Addison Wilson Lt. Cmdr. Addison Wilson Jr. is one of the two orthopedic surgeons who newly arrived at U.S. Naval Hospital Naples.

After several years, Wilson is very pleased to have returned to Naples. A native of West Columbia, S.C., he first visited Naples as a midshipman at the Naval Academy and immediately knew he wanted to return. Following medical school at the Uniformed Services University and an Undersea Medicine tour in Little Creek, Va., Wilson completed his orthopedic residency at Naval Medical Center Portsmouth. Though he stays busy in the clinic and operating room, he is an avid traveler with his wife Lauren and three children.

HM2 SAJJAN CORDY Hospital Corpsman 2nd Class Sajjan Cordy was born in Calcutta, India and was adopted at 6 months of age and raised in Salem, Oregon. He joined the Navy in 2007 after two years of being a Douglas Fir Tree farmer. Upon completion of recruit training, he attended Hospital Corpsman ‘A’ school in Great Lakes, Ill. He later transferred to Third Medical Battalion in Okinawa, Japan where he was attached to the Forward Resuscitative Surgical Suite and deployed to Afghanistan, Philippines, and Thailand. Cordy then transferred to Oak Harbor, Wash. where he was the leading petty officer for Pediatrics. It was there that he decided he wanted to be a biomedical repair technician.

He currently works in Biomedical Engineering of U.S. Naval Hospital Naples where he repairs, calibrates, and does inspections on lifesaving medical equipment.

Cordy is an active member of the Quality of Life committee and the Command Tracer team.

While not at work, he enjoys spending time with friends and playing Starcraft II. He is an avid kayaker, cyclist, and fisherman. When asked about his favorite pastime he replied, “Exploring Europe and meeting new friends along the way.” His current goals are to get promoted to Petty Officer First Class, continue his college education, and transfer to U.S. Naval Hospital Bremerton, Wash. for his next duty station.

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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The Naples wrestling team poses for a photo after picking up trash and cleaning dumpster areas at the Support Site, Dec. 10, in an effort to thank the community that supports their team throughout the season. (Photo courtesy of Naples High School)

Naples Wrestlers Give Back to Community From Naples High School Coaching Staff

The Naples High School wrestling team picked up trash and cleaned the dumpster areas, Dec. 10, in an effort to give back to the Support Site community that supports the team.

“Cleaning up the Support Site was the least we could do,” said Vito Vitulli, wrestling coach. “It was a nice way to give back to the community that does so much for us. It was wonderful to do this around the holiday season. Many of our parent volunteers live on the Support Site.”

A focus of this year’s Wildcat wrestling team is to give back to the community. The team is privileged to benefit from the military community and wanted to share their admiration by holding a small cleanup project.

“Part of being a citizen in any community is active involvement,” said Duane Werner, school principal. “It is extremely gratifying to see our future citizens become involved in our community in a project such as this.”

The wrestling team is worthy of recognition for their athletic accomplishments, but it was their work off the mat that gained them a little respect.

“The Booster Club, NOSC, PTSA, and the community at large volunteer their time all too often for our benefit,” said Luca “Big Claws” Melendez, wrestling team captain. “This was a small token of our appreciation.”

U.S. Naval Academy 2014 Summer STEM Program Looking for Students

By Lt. Teng K. Ooi, U.S. Naval Academy

Each year in June, the United States Naval Academy launches a Summer Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) Program to expose young people to STEM concepts and technologies.

The 2014 Summer STEM Program is designed to encourage 8th11th graders to pursue a course of study in STEM-related subjects throughout high school, college, and beyond.

The aim is to integrate STEM-focused concepts across the curriculum and pave the way for students to succeed academically in mathematics and science and help put them on a path towards successful STEM careers. An effective and practical way to stimulate student interest in STEM is to show how mathematics and science are applied to create exciting technologies.

The 2014 STEM program will showcase the latest in technological advances in a wide variety of science and engineering topics to include energy and light, infrastructure, transportation, cybersecurity, environmental challenges, flight and fluids, automation, simulation and modeling, biometrics and robotics.

Students are able to participate in project-based modules using a hands-on, real-world approach to solving design and analysis problems in the Naval Academy’s world-class laboratory facilities. This unique learning environment promotes engineering “habits of mind” such as systems thinking, optimization, innovation, creativity, and team work. It exposes students to a problem-based environment, outside the traditional classroom.

The tuition to attend a session is $350. Scholarships are available based on financial need. Each student will be responsible for arranging transportation to and from the Naval Academy. Buses and midshipmen escorts will be on hand to transport students to and from BWI and the Naval Academy.

Applications open Jan. 6, 2014 at www.usna.edu/admissions/stem for 2014 session dates: June 2 - June 7, for rising 8th & 9th graders; June 9 - June 14, for rising 10th graders; June 16 - June 20, for rising 11th graders.

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A Guide to Naples’ Dolci Natalizi Story and photos by Melissa Kabukuru

This time of year, every pastry shop in the Naples area has stocked its shelves with the region’s typical Christmas sweets, called dolci natalizi.

If you’re unfamiliar with traditional Neapolitan pastries, the array of options can be confusing, especially since the offerings at your local pasticceria will change from season to season. Here’s a guide to the most common Neapolitan Christmas pastries and biscotti that you will see when you walk into a pastry shop this time of year.

PASTE DI MANDORLE (PAHS-tay dee MAN-dor-lay) These sweets, made of almond paste and sugar glaze, are carefully shaped and painted to look like real fruit. They also are known as pasta reale, a name that dates back to the era of the Bourbon King Ferdinand IV of Naples. It is said that the king visited nuns at the convent of San Gregorio Armeno in Naples and was presented with a sumptuous feast of fruits, lobster and fish. When he declined to eat, saying that he had recently had lunch, the nuns urged him to have a taste. When he did, he was surprised to realize that the entire feast consisted of sweets that were sculpted and painted by hand.

Outside of Naples, Sicily is also famous for making these desserts.

ROCCOCÒ (Roh-coh-COH) RAFFIOLI (raf-FYO-lee)

These round-shaped cookies look like donuts, but they have a much different texture: they’re normally hard rather than soft.

The dough is spiced with nutmeg, cloves and cinnamon, and includes chopped almonds. They have a distinctively nutty flavor.

The base of this dessert is pan di Spagna, a type of sponge cake. The cake is then covered in a white sugar glaze to form the simplest version of the dessert, raffioli semplici, which are essentially oval-shaped cookies.

Other versions, called raffioli a cassata or raffioli ripieni, include a layer of ricotta cream with chocolate chips, and often are topped with a layer of green pistachio paste or dried fruit.

Pictured at left: un raffiolo ripieno

Pictured above: i raffioli semplici

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PANETTONE (pah-nay-TON-ay)

PASTIERA (pahs-tee-AY-rah) Though this Neapolitan pastry is eaten most often at Easter, you’ll see it lining the shelves of your favorite pasticceria around Christmas as well. It is essentially a pie filled with a soft mixture of cooked grain, ricotta cheese and candied citrus. If you go to buy one, you’ll receive not only the pastry, but also the round pan it is baked in, as it is deemed to delicate to be removed. Look for the decorative crisscross pattern on top to identify it.

STRUFFOLI (STRUF-fol-ee) Neapolitan struffoli are a longstanding Christmas tradition in Campania. The fried dough balls are tossed in honey, then mixed with candies and sprinkles. They are served in piles on a plate, and are available in any pasticceria this time of year. If buying a large platter of fried dough and confetti seems intimidating, try a small plate, as they’re usually available in varying sizes.

This type of sweet bread loaf originated in Milan, not Naples, but it has become a common Christmas dessert throughout all of Italy. Typically, the tall, domed loaf contains candied citrus fruits and raisins, but some versions include chocolate and other flavorings. It is usually cut into vertical slices and served with a sparkling wine like spumante during Christmas or New Year's celebrations. Another type of sweet yeast bread, pandoro, is similar to panettone, but lacks the candied fruits and raisins.

Pandoro is also eaten during the winter holidays, but originated in Verona and has a base shaped like an eight-pointed star.

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SUSAMIELLI (Soo-sah-MYAY-lee) These cookies, shaped like a letter “s,” are a challenge for the teeth. Biting into one is unexpectedly hard and chewy, but the texture grows on you after a while. They are made from a dough of honey, flour, ground almonds and sugar, and spiced with cloves, nutmeg, cinnamon and vanilla. Some versions are called sapienze.

These Neapolitan Christmas cookies, shaped like a diamond or rhomboid, are covered with dark chocolate. Some bianco versions are covered in white chocolate. Inside, the firm cookie is usually spiced with nutmeg, lemon zest, cinnamon, cloves and cocoa powder.

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NAVFAC EURAFSWA Italian National Retires After 39 Years of Service

Naval Facilities Engineering Command (NAVFAC) Europe Africa Southwest Asia (EURAFSWA) Commanding Officer Capt. Robert McLean presents Italian national, Lorenzo Pece, with a letter of farewell and appreciation during Pece's retirement ceremony at Naval Support Activity Naples, Dec. 10. Pece, the host nation political advisor, retired after 39 years of service to the NAVFAC community. (Photo by MC2 Eva-Marie Ramsaran)

By MC2 Eva-Marie Ramsaran, NAVFAC EURAFSWA Public Affairs

An Italian national, attached to Naval Facilities Engineering Command (NAVFAC) Europe Africa Southwest Asia (EURAFSWA), the host nation political advisor, retired at Naval Support Activity Naples, Italy after 39 years of service, Dec. 10.

In October 1974, Lorenzo Pece, joined the NAVFAC team as a mechanical engineer. He served as supervisor engineer for the Director of Facilities Support Section until 1986. He later worked as the Engineering Field Activity Mediterranean regional facilities coordination engineer until 1992.

“This type of civilian retirement ceremony may be a bit out of the ordinary, but so are Enzo’s contributions and many decades of service and I think this is a fitting tribute,” said Capt. Robert McLean, NAVFAC EURAFSWA commanding officer. “You should be most proud of your accomplishments, the many lease/construct projects which you ran for the U.S. in Italy, shaping our force lay down and community support for literally decades. The capacity of our operational facilities and the quality of life of our members have improved greatly with your efforts.”

Pece, a native of Messina, Sicily, earned a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering from Palermo University in Italy, July 1972 and has been a professional engineer since December 1972.

He has been responsible for technical and management assistance to U.S. Navy installations around Europe, North Africa and the Middle East, including special projects, military construction projects, energy conservation programs and utility contracts.

McLean noted that one of Pece’s projects stood out to him the most during his time with NAVFAC. He cited a clip from a brag sheet that was on the Assistant Secretary of the Navy website 10 years ago.

“The Naples Improvement Initiative is a comprehensive design, construction, lease, maintenance program aimed at the total re-capitalization of the Navy community in Naples, Italy. Program objectives to improve life safety, quality of life, security, operations and control escalating lease costs are being accomplished through a combination of over $650 million in lease construction and MILCON [military construction] at two sites. It is the largest undertaking of facilities development through lease, design, construct and acquisition process ever undertaken by the Navy, if not the Department of Defense.”

Pece has been responsible for the procurement, negotiation and execution of lease-construction projects, for Host Nation Government Land Acquisitions and for the management of the U.S. section of the mixed commission. He has served as liaison with the Office of Defense Cooperation (ODC) of the U.S. Embassy in Rome and with the Italian Ministry of Defense for the approval of U.S. Armed Forces construction projects in Italy.

Pece received the U.S. Navy Meritorious Civilian Service Award in 1999 for execution of lease-construction projects in Naples and Sigonella. He also received the U.S. Army “Scroll of Appreciation” in 2007 for his accomplishment of lease-construction projects in Vicenza and Camp Darby.

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

PLEASE NOTE: Customer service operation hours for the following HRO services are Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. and from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.: • ID/CAC Cards (DD1172-2) • Requests for an Official Passport (DD1056) • Logistical Support Letters • Work Certificates

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

CLOSING DATE: Dec. 26 Engineering Technician (Mechanical), GS-0802-12, ANN#EUR14-721092-AV, Full Time Permanent Deputy Director of Protocol, GS-0301-13, ANN#EUR14-726755-EG, Full Time Permanent Personnel Security Specialist, GS-0080-11, ANN#EUR14726937-EG, Full Time Permanent Program Analyst, GS-034313, ANN#EUR14-727618-EG, Full Time Permanent Ballistic Missile Defense Coordinator, GS-0301-13, ANN#EUR14-727620-EG, Full Time Permanent Management & Program Analyst, GS-0343-11 KPP 12 or GS-0343-12, ANN#EUR14-728888-EG, Full Time Permanent Supv Financial Mgmt Analyst, GS-0501-14, ANN# EUR14-710075-KB, Full Time Permanent Fire Protection Spec, GS0081-14, ANN#EUR14-726843KB, Full Time Permanent CLOSING DATE: Jan. 2 Lead Security Guard, GS0085-06, ANN#EUR14-731973AG, Full Time Permanent Security Guard (Multiple Positions), GS-0085-05, ANN# EUR14-731980-AG, Full Time Permanent

LOCAL NATIONALS (LN) POSITIONS No Vacancies If you have any questions, contact the front desk at 081-5685409. You will be contacted within 24 hours, so please be sure to provide your contact information. Thank you and we appreciate your input, whether negative or positive so that we can find ways to improve the HRO services or continue to provide excellent service. As a reminder, an HRO representative is available for the bi-weekly "Meet & Greet" at the Support

Site food court area. Please feel free to come by, pick up a copy of a vacancy announcement that you may be interested in applying for, or ask questions. If the HRO representative is unable to provide you a response, he or she will bring the question back to the HRO office and you will be provided an answer or a call back the same day. The next "Meet & Greet" is from 8-9 a.m.

Dec.30 .

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

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

The applications may be emailed to CNREURAFSWA_ NRBO_N9_Personnel@eu.navy. mil.

NSA NAPLES U.S. POSITIONS, MWR OPEN CONTINUOUS POSITIONS Education Aid/Technician, CY-1702-I/II, ANN#14-005, (Multiple Positions) regular full time (Eligible for Post Allowance) part time & flexible, Child Development Centers, School Age Care, Youth Programs, Teen Center and Youth Sports Capodichino/Support Site. Provides appropriate developmental care and instruction for children and youth ranging in age from six weeks to eighteen years in a Child and Youth Program setting Performs routine, day-to-day care of infants and children ranging from 6weeks to 5 years old. Assembles of gathers materials and equipment necessary to execute School Age Care for children ranging from 6 years old to 9 years old, School-Age Care PreTeen for children ranging from 10 years old to 12 years old, Teen Center Program for children ranging form 13 years old to 18 years old. Receives and releases children to/from authorized parents, guidance.

Recreation Aid, NF-0189-01, ANN#12-002, flexible, Auto/ Skills Center, Support Site.

Provides information concerning facility, operation and regulations. Ensures adherence to regulations and safety procedures.

Recreation Aid, NF-0189-01 (Theater Concessionaire) ANN# 13-015, flexible, Reel Time Theater II, Support Site. This position transacts the sale of refreshments at the theater snack bar.

Recreation Aid, NF-0189-01, ANN#13-035, flexible Fitness Branch, Capodichino/Support Site. Performs maintenance on various types of recreation and athletic equipment to ensure that all equipment is in good condition and safe for patron use.

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

Provides oversight of activities and necessary services to authorized patrons.

Food Service Worker, NA7408-04, ANN#13-126 flexible part time, Bowling Center, Support Site. Performs a variety of tasks such as grilling or frying pancakes, hamburgers, hot dogs, bacon, eggs, sausage, by watching while the items are cooking, turning as required; regulating temperature and removing when done.

Recreation Assistant, NF0189-01 KPP-02, AN #14-018 flexible, Fleet & Family

Readiness Center, Gaeta, Italy.

Serves as a primary front line customer service representative of the overall program as such, must continually present information in a high professional and customer friendly style.

Closing date: Opening Until Filled Recreation Aid, NF-0189-01, ANN#14-021 flexible, MWR Outdoor Recreation Program, Support site/Carney Park.

Provides and maintain recreation and athletic equipment issue. Closing date: Opening Until Filled Recreation Aid, NF-0189-01, ANN#14-022, flexible, MWR Liberty Division, Naples, Italy.

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

CYP Education Technician Leader, CY-1702-II, ANN#14004R regular full time (Eligible for Post Allowance) Fleet and Family Readiness Program, CYP Division, Teen Center. The purpose of the CY Program Leader (CYP) is to provide appropriate development care and instruction for children and youth ranging in age from 6 weeks to 18 years in one or more CY programs. This includes the provision of guidance, assistance, and mentoring for the CY Program Assistants.

Closing date: Open until filled

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#130002F2 Customer Service Clerk/CS/NF-02/FlexOpen Until Filled. Pay Rate: $8.50-$10.00.

Performs a

variety of customer service duties including special orders, foreign currency exchange, Western Union, merchandise returns, etc.

Ann#1300023Z Cashier Checker/CC/NF-01/Flex- Open Until Filled. Pay Rate: $8.00$9.50. Associates are engaged in the operation of cash registers to record sales in retail checkout areas.

Ann#13000240 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#1300023U 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#13000241 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#130001L4 Store Worker/ W3/NA-02/Flex – 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#130001T2 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.

Ann#130003WN LP/ Safety Investigative Asst (Trainee) /52/NF-01/Flex–Open Until

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Filled. Pay Rate: $9.50-$11.00.

Responsible for the protection of Navy Exchange assets through investigative strategies and the auditing of controls designed to prevent and minimize loss potential.

Ann#130004J5 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.

EARTH & VINE WINE SHOP Ann#120002QJ Sales Clerk/ PS/NF-01/Flex- Open Until Filled. Pay Rate: $8.00-$9.50 Responsible for selling general merchandise to customers and ensuring merchandise is properly stocked and available.

Candidates must be at least 18 years old to apply.

GRICIGNANO MINI MART Ann#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.

Candidates must be at least 18 years old to apply.

CAPODICHINO NEX MART Ann#130001NR Sales Clerk/ MM/NF-01/Flex- Open Until Filled. Pay Rate: $8.00-$9.50.

Responsible for selling general merchandise to customers and ensuring merchandise is properly stocked and available.

Candidates must be at least 18 years old to apply.

ROME EMBASSY MINI MART Ann#1300024L Sales Clerk/ MM/NF-01/Flex- Open Until Filled. Pay Rate: $8.00-$9.50.

Job Summary: Responsible for selling general merchandise to customers and ensuring merchandise is properly stocked and available. Candidates must be at least 18 years old to apply.

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Harley Owners Deliver Toys to Military Kids

Above: The Harley Owner's Group (HOG) Naples Military Chapter, connected area military children with the holiday spirit and toys during their toy give away outside the Support Site bowling alley, Dec. 17. (Photos by Joseph Piccolo) Left: Members of the Harley-Davidson Owner's Group (HOG) Naples Military Chapter escort Santa Claus on the Support Site to prepare for a holiday visit with children outside the bowling alley, Dec. 17. The group collected more than 200 toys to hand out, not including an anonymous donation of more than 300 ninja LEGO packs and approximately 200 miniature Disney dolls. The organization started doing the collection last year. "We wanted to give back to our military children for all of their sacrifice while their military parents are working late or deployed, to show them we are all one big family," said Fleet Master Chief JoAnn Ortloff, the chapter's Ladies of Harley officer.