59th year, No. 7
Serving the Nato, Naples and Gaeta military community in italy
Friday, February 21, 2014
Working with Man’s Best Friend By MC3 Robert S. Price Navy Public Affairs Support Element – East Detachment Europe
“If there is anyone in there, come out with your hands up!” said Master-at-Arms 2nd Class Wesley Rodriguez, Naval Support Activity (NSA) Naples Kennel dog handler. “We have a military working dog and we will come in to find you!” Fair warning given, Rodriguez’s military working dog, Jacky, led the way into the abandoned barracks in search of a suspect. A standard Navy barracks on the outside, inside the building challenged Rodriguez and Jacky with dark litter-filled rooms and narrow corridors packed with storage lockers. The team moved quickly down the hallways and peered around corners to find the hidden suspect. Rodriguez held Jacky on a 15-foot leash as they patrolled and Jacky used her nose to sweep the rooms and pick up on the suspect’s scent. Occasionally Jacky looked back at Rodriguez who guided her with silent hand gestures and body language. Jacky abruptly stopped. The Master-at-Arms 1st Class Stewart, Kennel leading petty officer, prehair on the back of her neck pares Freddy to search a compound for hidden personnel during a stood up. She whimpered and training scenario, Jan. 28. Dog handlers at NSA Naples conduct whined and began searching training exercises weekly to maintain readiness. (Photo by MC3 her handler’s eyes. Robert S. Price) Rodriguez received the bite down with bone-breaking pressure warning signs just as the suspect nel uses onto the man’s arm. Their suspect, Master attempted to escape the building. The detection. at Arms 2nd Class Christopher Morales, fierce dog bared her teeth and rushed to
went down with the dog clamped onto the heavily padded arm of his bite suit. Rodriguez called off Jacky and Morales pulled himself up. The training scenario was over. “To the military the dogs are just a tool,” Rodriguez said. “To the handler they are more than tools. The dog is a partner, a friend and somebody we can confide in.” After three-to-four weeks of consistent training exercises, the kennel has built respect in the handler-to-dog teams by maintaining a foundation of discipline, obedience and mutual trust. Master-at-Arms 1st Class Kyle Stewart, Kennel lead petty officer, said any of the kennel’s five dogs, which include German Shepherds, are capable of being called off an attack from mere feet of a suspect’s surrender. These military working dogs have gone through rigorous training at Lackland Air Force Base, Texas. Stewart said the dogs here at NSA Naples have graduated to serve multiple purposes that include detecting explosives and drugs. “The dog’s sense of smell has been proven more reliable than any detection device we have to date,” Rodriguez said. The human sense of smell is limited, which is why the kendual-purpose dogs to handle
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Learning the Art of Making Pasta with FFSC Gaeta Page 4
Bataan Amphibious Ready Group Enters U.S. 6th Fleet Page 11
See MAN’S BEST FRIEND Page 5
Naples Chaplain Makes Delivery to Philippines Cmdr. Manuel Biadog Jr., chaplain for Naval Support Activity Naples, helps kids put on new flip-flops, Feb. 13, at a resettlement area near the Katutubong Ayta Village in the Philippines. Biadog, a service member with family ties to the country, facilitated the help of various U.S. and Philippine-based nongovernmental organizations to deliver more than 24,000 pounds of food, medicine, school and hygienic supplies to the Visayan and Luzon Islands through Operation Helping Hands. The U.S. Navy provided initial aid through Operation Damayan in the aftermath of the Super Typhoon Haiyan/ Yolanda, which severely devastated the island, Nov. 7. (Photo courtesy of Cmdr. Manuel Biadog Jr.)
Black History in the American Revolution Page 12
Weekly Crime Report Review what happened between Feb. 12 and Feb. 18. Page 5
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February 21, 2014
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Captain’s Corner By Capt. Scott Gray NSA Commanding Officer
We have much on the horizon in the coming weeks here in Naples, but before I go over some great upcoming events, I want to personally offer my congratulations to the Naples Tiger Sharks swim team, who won the European Championships last weekend. Bravo Zulu to the entire team on a hard won victory! The team worked hard all year and earned this victory through hard work, dedication and commitment. It was wonderful to see the strong bonds and camaraderie that developed between this outstanding group of 80 plus athletes throughout the year and I firmly believe this was the key to bringing home the gold! Of course, behind the athletes was an amazing support group, from the Tiger Sharks Board, to a highly dedicated group of coaches and officials, to the parents and numerous volunteers who supported swim meets, fundraising events and training throughout the entire season. Thousands of volunteer hours and superb support enabled this remarkable achievement. Congratulations to all the athletes, coaches, officials, board members, parents, siblings and supporters who pour thousands of hours into making the Tiger Sharks champions. If you feel the urge to follow in the Tiger Sharks’ wake, consider taking on the MWR’s spring triathlon challenge: Stroke, Spin & Stride. Prizes will be awarded for each division: Olympic, TinMan, IronMan and UltraIron (Double), for individuals that complete predetermined requirements in swimming, biking and running. For the runners among us, the Shamrock Shuffle 5K is coming up on Saturday, March 8 on the Support Site. March will also see the first MWR golf tourney of 2014 at Carney Park, along with a racquetball tournament the weekend of the 22-23 at Support Site. Easter is also just around the corner, and with it comes the Eggstravaganza, which features an Easter Egg Hunt for all age groups out at Carney Park. This year, the event will be held the Saturday before Easter, on April 19. From time to time I receive complaints or hear of social media comments regarding various items in disrepair around the base. I also occasionally receive complaints about broken items only to discover something has been broke for a week or more, but no one has taken the time to put in a trouble call. I need everyone’s assistance in keeping our facilities safe and in good working order. Please, if you discover an item is broken on the Support Site or around any of the facilities, place a trouble call so we can expeditiously get it fixed. The housing trouble desk can be reached at 629-4285. This is also the number to call to schedule installation of new awnings, which are easily visible at some units already. Bear in mind that this is the time of year for strong winds, which can easily damage the awnings if they are left down. If you plan on being away for a long weekend, or notice a stormy forecast, roll them up. Another reminder to keep on the radar if you’re headed out of town - or even out in town - is the other uptick in recent weeks: theft. Ensure that you are utilizing alarms on your home and vehicle. Never leave valuables, including military uniforms or gear, visible within your car. Don’t make yourself a target, and never let your guard down. Have a trusted neighbor or friend watch your place if you are going out of town for a few days, and remember tthe rain continues. Be safe as you drive, even close to home; there have been a rash of accidents near the Support Site bridge lately. Illegal turns, disregarding stop signs and oncoming traffic can and will lead to more accidents. Be courteous, slow down and remain vigilant for other drivers who may not be. Lastly, many may have noticed the number of dust bunnies is on the rise due to cuts in janitorial services. We will continue to see cuts over the next several years, and have already been hit hard in the maintenance and housekeeping budgets. I need your help and everyone’s contribution to ensure we keep the base and our facilities clean. Make an extra effort to keep your workspace clean and preserve a professional environment for all. Properly dispose of your trash and if you see garbage on the ground, pick it up for everyone’s benefit. If you make a mess, clean it up; the next monthly mopping may be weeks away. We can all pull together to continue to keep our spaces clean and orderly. The bases are our workplace and homes, let’s take pride in the outstanding facilities the Navy has provided and set a shining example in Naples.
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Naples Selected to Test Nourish Family Kit U.S. Hospital Naples is one of six locations in the Navy selected to help test the Nourish Family Kit. The opportunity is open to 24 families in the Naples military community. Those interested in participating will be asked to attend a one-hour family orientation, tentatively scheduled at the end of February. By mid-April, the six-week Family Kit testing period will be concluded and the contributing families will be asked to provide feedback through an online survey. Participating families will be able to keep the whole package. Visit http://www.nourishlife.org/navy for more information and to register. For more information, contact Lt. Clapper at DSN 629-6142 or 081-811-6142. Vote in 2014 Visit FVAP.gov and fill out your Federal Post Card Application (FPCA) to register and receive your absentee ballots. You can submit your FPCA via email, fax, or regular mail. For further assistance, please visit the NSA Naples Voting Office at Capodichino, located on the second floor of the Admin I building in room 254. Personnel can also call DSN 626-3888, 081-568-3888 or email vote.naples@navy.mil or voting-nsanaples@ eu.navy.mil. Personal Post Office Box Numbers Effective April 15, service members will be assigned individual box numbers, continuing to incorporate the nine digit zip code, Zip+4. The new system will expedite address changes, reduce cost to the military postal system, and improve service to military personnel. The change will not affect how mail is currently received; if personnel use a personal box or a mail orderly, they will continue with that method. Please note that some service members will be required to change their shipping addresses for subscriptions and regular mail. All questions may be directed to mail orderlies or the post office. Interim Support for Defense Reutilization and Marketing Service (DRMS) Due to recent taskings and personnel re-alignments, all three DRMS representatives are not available to support customers with their scrap, hazardous materials and serviceable equipment turn ins. Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Disposition Services Europe and Africa has provided interim support measures to provide customer support for turn-ins. Command support will be provided by disposal support representatives by phone, email or face to face in cases where the area manager deems onsite support is necessary. No disruption to services is expected. For more information or to contact the primary disposal service representative, call Massimo Marongiu at DSN 632-6056. Now - June 15: Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Center Open The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) center is open at Capodichino until June 15. The center is located in room G-39 of the Bachelor Enlisted Quarters III building and open Monday through Saturday from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. by appointment only. The self-help clinic allows clients to prepare their own tax return using a computer-based program with a volunteer standing by to assist. Free tax preparation services are
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available to eligible community members. To make an appointment or check on eligibility for free tax preparations, please call DSN 626-4576 or 081-568-4576. NOSC Online Scholarship Applications Available Applications for the 2014-2015 NOSC Scholarship are currently available through Feb. 28, with recipients notified in May. Applicants must be U.S. Military or U.S. Government Service (GS) personnel, currently attached to a command located in the Naples/Gaeta area, or their dependent spouse or child. High school applicants must have attended school locally. The sponsor must be attached to a Naples/Gaeta command in Feb 2014, when the application is due. No person may receive a collective total of more than $5,000; persons who have already reached the cumulative allowable total are not eligible to apply. All applicants must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0. Now - Feb. 27: Capo Fit Zone Closures In order to convert portions of the fitness space for after-hours utilization, work will be ongoing throughout the Capo Fit Zone through Feb. 27, with required area closures as follows: Zone 2: cardio theater area closed/off limits Tuesday, Feb. 18 through Thursday, Feb. 20, Selected equipment closed/off limits Friday, Feb. 21 through Tuesday, Feb. 25, and the free weight room, closed/off limits Wednesday, Feb. 26 through Thursday, Feb. 27. Now - March 7: Smart Start Baseball Registration This program is for children ages 3-4 only and will teach basic motor skills necessary for organized sports. Parents are required to interact with their children while practicing on the field under direct supervision of volunteer coach. Cost is $60 per child with a 20 percent discount for each additional child. Registration after March 17 will be $80 on a space-available basis. For more information, call Youth Sports at DSN 629-4729, 081-811-6729, or email NaplesYouthSports@gmail.com. Now - March 17: Youth Softball & Baseball Registration Spring Leagues are forming for children ages 5-18. The six leagues offered are T-ball, Minor/Major/Senior baseball, and Junior/Senior softball. The cost is $60 per child with 20 percent discount for additional children in the same family. Participants registering after March 17 are on a space-available basis and cost $80. Register at the Support Site Youth Center on weekdays from 6 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. For more information, call Youth Sports at DSN 629-4729, 081-811-4729 or email NaplesYouthSports@gmail.com. Feb. 21 – March 1: Academy Awards Movie Contest Pick up a ballot and cast votes for the Oscar winner in each category. Contest winners will be determined from those ballots closest to the actual results of the 86th Academy Awards balloting on Sun, March 2. Ballots can be picked up and turned in to the Support Site theater from Feb. 21 – March 1. Limit one entry per eligible patron over 18. For more information, call DSN 629-4367/58 or 081-811-4367/58. Feb. 22: NOSC Presents Love Letters Play The Naples Overseas Support Club will present a production of A.R.Gurney’s play “Love Letters” on Saturday, Feb. 22 at 6 p.m. in the Naples High School cafeteria. The performance will also include a silent auction. If bought by Feb. 17, tickets are $20 per person, $30 per couple. Tickets increase to $25 per person, $35 per couple after Feb. 17. Price includes a light meal and beverage with proceeds benefitting the NOSC scholarship program. Tickets may be purchased online at www.noscitaly.com or in person Feb. 12 from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. at the NOSC Thrift Store. For more information, please contact Rachel Cornette at nosc1stvp@ gmail.com.
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Feb. 22: Annual Asian Auction at Naples High School The Naples Middle-High School Parent Teacher Student Association and the Naples Athletic Booster Club will be hosting the 17th Annual Asian Auction at the high school gym on Saturday, Feb. 22. Doors open at 10 a.m. and the silent and live auctions begin at 11 a.m. All proceeds go directly to the students, their activities and scholarships. An electronic catalog of items can be viewed in advance at www.naplesboosterclub.com/2014asian-auction. For further information, please contact Nani Thurston at 342-806-3663, Beth Cusumano at 349-118-2756 or email info@naplesboosterclub.com. Feb. 22: Ski Day with NOR Center Ski or Snowboard; NOR provides the bus and you bring your warmest gear for a day on the slopes. Adult
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bus tickets cost $15 and children’s bus ticket cost $10 (12 and under). Kids 3 and under are free based on space availability. Equipment rentals are available at Support Site NOR Center or at the mountain, and are not included. For more information, call DSN 629-4947 or 081 811-4947. Feb. 23, 24 & 25: Navy MWR Bowling Team Roll Out Active-duty personnel are invited to join the base bowling team. Participants receive online coaching and train for competition. Men’s and Women’s teams will be forming. Championship Tournaments begin March 4. For more information, call DSN 629-6979/ Comm. 081-811-6979. Feb. 24 – Apr. 25: Stroke, Spin & Stride Triathlon This 60-day self-paced fitness program allows you to train for personal fitness goals while you earn prizes in the base gyms. Record your results with the staff at the Capo FitZone and Support Site Fitness Forum for biking & running and swimming with the lifeguards at the Capo pool. Visit the gyms or the MWR Facebook page for the divi-
sions and prizes. For more information, call DSN 626-4254/4256 or 081-811-4354-4256. Feb. 24-28: Military Saves Week All service members and spouses are challenged to pledge to save money during the annual Military Saves Week. Saving and spending plan classes will be held at the Fleet and Family Support Center (FFSC) along with outreach booths on both Support Site and Capodichino. Contact the FFSC Personal Financial Manager, Quinton Finuff, at DSN: 629-6554 for more information about Military Saves and taking the pledge to save. Feb. 25: African American/ Black History Month Celebration The Multi-Cultural Heritage Committee is celebrating African American/Black History Month on Tuesday, Feb. 25 in the Capodichino theater. The event will be held from 11 a.m. to noon, followed by a cakecutting ceremony in the lobby. The celebration is open to everyone. For more information or to participate in future committee events, please contact PSC Awere at DSN 626-4618 or YN1 Brown at DSN 626-1791.
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Compiled by Teresa Merola
Naples Subway Nominated Most Beautiful in Europe Toledo subway station in Naples has been nominated the most beautiful subway in Europe according to CNN. Toledo station opened in 2012 at 50 meters deep with a design based around themes of light and water. The design is called “Light Panels” by Robert Wilson and it illuminates the station corridor of the city’s network of so-called metro art stations. There are 12 other subway stations in Naples included in the metro art itinerary.
EU Commission Threatens 100 Million Euro Fine to Campania The European Union Commission gave an ultimatum to the Italian government threatening a fine of 100 million euro per year if the Campania region doesn’t revolve the garbage processing issue by March. In the past, Campania presented plans that were judged totally inadequate and only a new plan will prevent the commission from applying the fine. The recent development brought up again the necessity to build a new incinerator in the province of Naples. The plan is supported by the Campania regional president, but is strongly opposed by the mayor of Naples.
Café de Paris in Rome Closed Down The famous Café de Paris in Rome, known for its links with the Italian Dolce Vita-era was closed for being behind on rent payments. The closing came after a fire broke out in the historic café, which the cause has not yet been determined. The café had also been seized by police five years ago as part of an investigation into several properties found to be connected with criminal organizations.
Small Businesses Going Bankrupt in Italy Approximately 134,000 small businesses have gone bankrupt in Italy since the global crisis started in 2008. An estimated 60,000 owners of small and medium businesses protested in Rome on Tuesday, demanding the government to do more and asking to
reduce the tax system in order to growth. Italy relies heavily on the success of its 3.7 million smaller size businesses. Industrial output in Italy has fallen by around 25 percent in the last five years while unemployment stands at a near record high of 12.7 percent.
Amalfi Coast Villa to Provide Laser Shows Villa Rufolo in Ravello, on the Amalfi coast, is scheduled to open its doors at night and turn into a hi-tech monument from March 19 until April 27 with the title “Villa Rufolo thousand years of magic”. The laser entertainment will transform the gardens, the cloister, the towers and the façade of the complex. Special effects and reproductions of famous Ravello characters of the past will project on large screens accompanied by the music of Richard Wagner who, inspired by the enchantment of the gardens and view, composed an aria of “Parsifal.” The project has been promoted by the Fondazione Ravello and funded by the Campania Region to enhance the cultural and artistic value of its territory.
Ferrari Named World’s Most Powerful Brand Ferrari car maker was named world’s most powerful brand by topping the list of 500 most powerful brand logos in the world, such as Google, Rolex and Coca Cola. Ferrari was founded by Enzo Ferrari in 1929 and it has been making sports cars since 1947. The Italian carmaker made it to the top spot for its desirability, loyalty, consumer sentiment, visual identity, online presence and employee satisfaction. Tuesday saw the long-awaited opening of the Enzo Ferrari (1898-1988) museum in Modena, located in the house where he was born. It tells the life story of Ferrari from his birth to the foundation of the car brand. Officials said they expect the new museum, which will be linked to broader plans to turn the area into a 'motor valley’ and attract some 200,000 visitors a year. The exhibition space includes cars, engines, machines, documents, film footage and miscellaneous articles from the daily life of the Ferrari family. The other Ferrari museum at nearby Maranello focuses on the last 30 years of the company’s history.
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T HE I NSIDE P AGE … FOR FLEET AND FAMILY SUPPORT CENTER (FFSC) EVENTS, SEE PAGE 5.
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED NAVY BALL COMMITTEE 2014 is looking for new volunteers to help with fundraising events to support this year's Navy Birthday Ball. Everyone is welcome to participate. Events include cookouts, car washes, golf tournaments, assisting with bagging at the Navy Exchange and volunteering at the NOSC Thrift Store. If interested, please contact MM1 Rose at DSN 626-5303. AMERICANS WORKING AROUND THE GLOBE (AWAG) ITALY SOUTH is seeking an individual to assume duties in June 2014 as the Italy South Area Representative. Duties include marketing AWAG in Naples, Gaeta and Sigonella; planning a Leadership and Training Seminar during September - December in Naples and Sigonella; working with private organizations to participate in AWAG and attending board meetings in Germany. AWAG is a professional volunteer nonprofit, private organization whose mission is to train, strengthen, and connect volunteers, organizations and communities. Please contact Elizabeth Biddle through email at italysouth@awagonline.org for more information. NAPLES OVERSEAS SUPPORT CLUB (NOSC) is seeking committed volunteers to serve on the 2014-15 Board. NOSC's mission is to participate in and contribute to charitable and fundraising activities/projects to benefit the U.S. military and civilian community assigned to the Naples area and provide social programs for its members. We manage the NOSC Thrift Store, which allows us to assist private organizations, support community special events and provide scholarships. NOSC is a certifying organization of the President's Volunteer Service Award Program, which provides national recognition for its volunteers. In addition, each year NOSC comes together with Americans Working Around the Globe (AWAG) to provide a local training conference and an opportunity to attend the AWAG Annual Leadership and Training Seminar in Garmisch, Germany. Applications are due by Feb. 15. For an application, information on positions available, or questions for additional information, please send a message to noscpresident4@gmail.com NAPLES MIDDLE/HIGH SCHOOL TRACK AND FIELD program is looking for volunteer coaches for the varsity, junior varsity and middle school staff this year. The season is from March to May with practices held Monday through Friday from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. There is a preference for experience at the collegiate or high school competitive levels. If interested, contact coach Mark Tyler at DSN: 629-4497. ARGOSY UNIVERSITY is looking for participants to take part in an exploratory study on Military Vs. Civilian Leadership. Volunteers would take part in a one-hour interview detailing previous military leadership role(s) and your current civilian leadership role. If interested, please contact Lovell Jones at 340-959-1173 or lovell_jones318@yahoo.com. NAPLES AMERICAN RED CROSS (ARC) needs volunteers. If you are interested in volunteering or in taking a CPR/First Aid class, call 081-568-4788 or 626-4788 for more information. You can also "like" our Facebook page American Red Cross Naples - to keep up with current opportunities. FLEET AND FAMILY SUPPORT CENTER is looking for volunteers to assist in the event of an emergency. Volunteers could be called upon if families are relocated to Support Site due to a natural disaster or similar emergency that exceeds what the FFSC staff can support. Volunteers may greet families, inquire about needs, organize supplies, complete paperwork, etc. Being on the list does not obligate anyone to a future event. If you are interested in volunteering for this, please call 081-811-6372 or email FFSCNSANaplesItaly@eu.navy.mil. CLUB BEYOND is searching for volunteers to serve as Adult Leaders. Leaders assist in planning, setup and conducting small group meetings with students in grades 7 through 12. Leadership training lasts a month. If interested, please contact Arturo Paulino at apaulino@clubbeyond.org for an appointment. THE AMERICAN SOCCER CLUB (ASC) OF NAPOLI is looking for qualified coaches. Those interested in coaching should e-mail doc@ascnapoli.com. NAVY-MARINE CORPS RELIEF SOCIETY OPERATION CLIP & SAVE (coupons): 081-568-3913. ANIMALS WITHOUT LIMITS (AWL) is searching for volunteers who want to help at our Animal Hospice in Lago Patria. We also need volunteers for different projects on the Support Site base. For more information, please contact us at awlrescueteam@gmail.com or director@animalswithoutlimits.com.
ONGOING/ON THE HORIZON THE KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS, San Gennaro Council 14853 meets every third Sunday of the month at 12:30 p.m. in the Support Site chapel offices. For more information, email Robert Kenney at kofcnaples@gmail.com or visit our Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/groups/sangennaro14853/. 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 or Sue Carbone at 340-096-4399. For more information, visit www.navyleague.org. 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."
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Panorama February 21, 2014
Learning the Art of Making Pasta at the Terracina Cooking Schoool By Angelo D’Arienzo, Fleet and Family Support Center Gaeta
Tour participants from the Naples and Gaeta area were recently able to take part in a new class at the Terracina Cooking School, where they unraveled the art of pasta making and learned how to make the perfect ravioli, tortellini and agnolotti. At the end of the hands-on workshop, all the "wannabe chefs" got to enjoy a well-earned glass of wine with a nice dish of handmade pasta. Tour members learned how to make dough from scratch, how to make fillings for ravioli and other stuffed pastas, as well as how to roll the pasta and make ravioli, tortellini and agnolotti. They also were taught how to cook pasta and prepare sauces. These type of pasta cooking classes are offered routinely and are intended to teach, step-by-step, how to make homemade pasta from scratch, either with what equipment people have or with a simple and inexpensive pasta machine. As attendees learned quickly, great pasta depends less on the equipment used and more on a chef ’s creativity. As with so many foods, personal taste is the best guide. Homemade ravioli, tortellini and agnolotti can be a fantastic special occasion treat. It is a lovely platform for creativity filling ideas. Pasta-making can be therapeutic, relaxing, calming, meditative, deeply satisfying, and even sensual. There is an undeniable culinary
Participants of the Fleet and Family Support Center tour to the Terracina Cooking School near Gaeta learn how to make homemade pasta and sauces. (Photos by Brianna Clouet)
romance in the idea of fresh pasta. Cooking "Italian" is one of the many avenues the Fleet and Family Support Center in Gaeta
proposes to expand the understanding of the local culture at its best. What better way than to start with the food?
A Pocket Guide to Useful Phrases while on the Road For emergency issues, call . . . . . . 081-568-4911
For Security dispatch, call . . . . . . 081-568-5638 Italian Police: . . . . . . . . . . . . 112 Italian Ambulance: . . . . . . . 118 Italian Fire Department:. . . 115
ENGLISH Call an ambulance Where is a hospital? We need a doctor I cannot find my family I am American Where is the reporting point? Which roads are open? I need a phone Help! It’s an emergency
ITALIAN Chiamate un'ambulanza Dov’è l’ospedale? Abbiamo bisogno di un medico Non trovo la mia famiglia Sono Americano/a Dov’è il centro raccolta? Quali strade sono aperte? Ho bisogno di un telefono Aiuto! È un’emergenza
Panorama February 21, 2014
Brittaney Key Named Candidate in US Presidential Scholars Program From U.S. Department of Education
Brittaney Key, a graduating senior at Naples High School, has been named one of more than 3,000 candidates in the 2014 U.S. Presidential Scholars Program. The candidates selected were from nearly 3.4 million students expected to graduate from U.S. high schools this year. Inclusion in the Brittaney Key program, now in its 50th year, is one of the highest honors bestowed upon graduating high school seniors. Scholars are selected on the basis of superior academic and artistic achievements, leadership qualities, strong character and involvement in community and school activities. More than 3,000 candidates were selected for their exceptional performance on either the
College Board SAT or the ACT Assessment. In addition, each Chief State School Officer was invited to nominate three male and three female candidates, based on their outstanding scholarship, residing in the officer’s jurisdiction. Further consideration is based on student’s essays, selfassessments, descriptions of activities, school recommendations, and school transcripts. A distinguished panel of educators will review these submissions and select 560 semifinalists in early April. The Commission on Presidential Scholars, a group of up to 32 eminent citizens appointed by the president, will make final selection of the scholars. They will select one young man and one young woman from each state, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and U.S. students abroad; 15 students at-large; and up to 20 students from the creative and performing arts. The U.S. Department of Education will announce the scholars in May. Scholars will be invited to Washington, D.C., for several days in June to receive the Presidential Scholars Medallion at a recognition ceremony and to participate in events and activities with their elected representatives, educators, and other leading individuals in public life. Key is the daughter of Jason and Emily Key. For more information about the U.S. Presidential Scholars Program, parents and students can send an email to PSP@act.org.
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. • Feb 21: Relaxation Techniques for Labor and Delivery, 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m., Support Site FFSC (1 of 2 Sessions) • Feb. 21: Legal Assistance, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., (appointments only), Support Site FFSC. • Feb. 24-28: Transition GPS Workshop: Pre-Retirement, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Support Site FFSC • Feb. 25: Neapolitan Espresso, 10 a.m. to noon, Support Site FFSC • Feb. 25, Developing a Spending Plan, 1 p.m. to 4 p.m., Support Site FFSC • Feb. 26, Prenatal Parenting: Nutrition, Fetal & Child Development, 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m., Support Site FFSC (4 of 4 Sessions) • Feb. 26, Saving and Investing, 1 p.m. to 2: 30 p.m., Support Site FFSC • Feb. 27, Italian Cooking Class, 10:20 a.m. to noon (Leaves from Support Site – Meeting point is inside Support Site TLA Lobby) • Feb. 27, Federal Employment Process, 1 p.m. to 4 p.m., Support Site FFSC • Feb. 28, Relaxation Techniques for Labor and Delivery, 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m., Support Site FFSC (2 of 2 Sessions) • Feb. 28, Nurturing Touch Child & Infant Massage, 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. Support Site FFSC
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UPCOMING FFSC GAETA EVENTS Call 081-568-8354 for more information or to register. All classes require registration.
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Rodriguez said when a human smells a hamburger, for example, we can only identify the scent of the complete sandwich. For the trained military working dog, every layer of the burger can be identified; the beef patty, mustard, lettuce, cheese, pickle, and onion on the sesame-seed bun. This sense is a valuable asset to the military during detection scenarios. For the dogs, the day isn’t over after the mission is accomplished. Rodriguez said his dog works for acknowledgment and rewarding treats. “If the bad guy is running away and stops, I’ll tell Jacky to stop as well,” Rodriguez said. If she stops without biting the bad guy, I’ll give her a ‘good girl’ and a pat on the head.” The NSA kennel maintains discipline by conducting these training scenarios weekly for their dogs. The training keeps the dogs always ready for when an actual situation occurs.
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• Feb. 27: Cooking Class at the Gianola School, 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. • Feb. 28: Intercultural Relations Field Trip to Rome, 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Crime Report for Feb. 12 - Feb. 18 From the NSA Naples Command Investigative Division and NCIS
Master-at-Arms 2nd Class Christopher Morales takes Vixen through a compound to search for hidden personnel during a training exercise, Jan. 28. The military working dogs at NSA Naples have graduated to serve multiple purposes that include detecting explosives and drugs. (Photo by MC3 Robert S. Price)
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Dave Peters, traffic safety manager at Naval Support Activity Naples, instructs motorcycle riders as they demonstrate proper braking techniques during a motorcycle safety stand down in 2013. The outdoor course was hosted by the Naval Support Activity Naples Safety Department and included hands-on exercises that focused on overall safety techniques as well as tips for driving in Italy. (Photo by MC2 Caitlin Feddersen)
Motorcycle Safety - Staying alive to enjoy the ride By MCC David Rush, Navy Public Affairs Support Element West, Detachment Hawaii Although great strides have been made in motorcycle safety gear and training programs in recent years, Sailors and Marines continue to incur injuries and, in extreme cases, lose their lives while riding motorcycles. According to the Navy Safety Center, motorcycle injuries and deaths have decreased in the last five years, but there is still room for improvement. In 2013, there were 17 Sailor motorcycle fatalities, a dramatic decrease from the 33 fatalities in 2008. Nonetheless, one fatality is too many according to Cmdr. Leo Murphy, Commander, Pacific Fleet safety officer. "Even when riders wear the proper safety equipment and complete the mandatory training and refresher courses, motorcycle riding remains an inherently dangerous mode of transportation," said Murphy. "Riding motorcycles is a high risk activity. The risks are inherent to riding and cannot be feasibly eliminated. The best preventative measure that a rider can take is to increase their riding skill level. That is best accomplished through training provided by professional instructors. Statistically, there is a direct correlation with the training the Navy provides and a reduction in motorcycle mishaps." He emphasized the importance of maintaining a high level of alertness and proficiency in order to avoid becoming a statistic. "Riding a motorcycle is not like riding a bike, it is better to learn the necessary skills to safely handle a motorcycle on a designated road course, than learning through "trial by fire" on public streets," Murphy said. "Preventive training pays, especially for inexperienced riders who are most at risk during the first year of riding. Rider skills training is the best tool we have in preventing motorcycle mishaps" In addition to increasing the necessary skills needed to get safely to and from your destination, being in positive control regardless of level of experience and type of motorcycle is vital, according to Murphy. "First those who choose to ride must understand the risks they are assuming. Once that fact is acknowledged, a rider can then develop effective risk management practices. Risk management is an essential part of safe riding and lessons learned from motorcycle mishaps highlight this fact. Riders
must recognize their skill level and develop a ride plan that limits themselves to within their safe operating limits." All Sailors know how to implement Operational Risk Management (ORM) to their jobs at sea and shore. The same applies to risk management when riding a motorcycle. "This limit might be daytime group rides only or not riding on highways, or some other self-imposed limitation on when, where, and how a rider will ride," said Murphy. "Understanding your limitations and determining the risks you are willing to accept will define safe riding and should be done before you get on a motorcycle. The use of sound risk management practices, rider vigilance, and training reduces the probability of motorcycle mishaps." Although military personnel receive training, obey the rules of the road, and wear protective equipment, that doesn't necessarily mean that others on the road will have the same level of alertness. According to Murphy, when we're behind the wheel of motor vehicles, everyone needs to pay attention to what's around them. Other four-wheel vehicles need to be careful and look out for motorcycles to help keep the roads safer for them. It's sharing the road, slowing down, and not falling into lazy habits like not using turn signals. Recognize that mirrors in a car allow for blind spots and ensure a space is clear. Best practice is to turn your head and look into the blind spot." Unfortunately, that doesn't always happen and it leads to life-ending consequences. "Tragically, two fatal motorcycle mishaps occurred when the drivers failed to see and turned into the rider,” said Murphy. “Changing the driving habits of motorists and motorcyclists alike will help decrease the number of motorcycle accidents. Motorcyclists are reminded to make sure that they are visible to motorists, and that they strictly follow the rules of the road." As for Sailors and Marines who intend on riding "two up," training isn't just recommended, it's mandatory. "Motorcycle riders must complete the two mandatory courses within 60 days after declaring intent to ride and then complete refresher training every three years," said Murphy. CMDCM (SW/AW) Paul Kingsbury, Command Master Chief of the Naval Safety Center, echoes Murphy's sentiments. "As a non-rider, I would offer that
each mishap has an impact on the Sailor, their command and their peers,” said Kingsbury. “When a Sailor is involved in a serious crash resulting in injury or fatality their parents, siblings, spouse, children and other relatives are affected.” "A deceased Sailor will never have to deal with the personal repercussions of their death,” said Kingsbury. “A Sailor who sustains life-altering injuries may put additional burdens of health care and financial loss onto those same family members." "Additionally, the Sailor's command loses an asset, a piece of the team, a watchstander, a subject matter expert, an influential leader. In some cases, this gap cannot be filled by the command and can result in the department or command unable to be fully mission capable," said Kingsbury. "The loss of a Sailor also means other Sailors have to fill that void. Someone has to pick up the duties and responsibilities; someone has to stand the extra watch. The death or loss of a Sailor also has a psychological and emotional impact on the Sailors at the command," Kingsbury added. In order to help minimize the possibility of injury, Kingsbury emphasizes the need for both beginning and experienced riders to take the risks seriously. "Training and experience are the best methods of preventing mishaps," Kingsbury said. "I would also encourage newer riders to ride with more experienced Sailors until they have gained the experience they need to reduce the hazards of riding."
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In the event of an emergency or to report a crime, please call the Emergency Dispatch Center at 081-568-4911 or 5911. (On-Base Dial 9-1-1)
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MWd handler apprenticeship Now available through uSMaP By Darryl Orrell, Center for Security Forces Public Affairs
The Center for Security Forces announced the release of its 10th and newest apprenticeship trade that is specific to military working dog handlers, Feb. 13. Military working dogs and their handlers are a highly trained, highly skilled formidable duo. These teams are deployed throughout the world to perform duties of law enforcement and support a wide range of security operations. The United States Military Apprenticeship Program (USMAP) works closely with the Department of Labor to provide nationally recognized apprenticeships that result in journeyman-level certifications of completion for service members. Enrollment for the Working Dog Handler apprenticeship is open to both Sailors and Marines. Enrollees must be assigned to a formal unit/activity where they perform appropriate duties with a military working dog. Sailors must serve in the Master-at-Arms (MA) rate and have completed MA "A" School. They must also hold the Navy Enlisted Classification (NEC) for working dog handler (NEC 2005) or
kennel master (NEC 2006). Marines must be in the military occupational specialty for working dog handlers (MOS 5812). The apprenticeship requires a total of 2500hours of documented experience. The needed skills range from the administration and training of working dogs to maintaining kennels, dog care and of course, safety. MAs can also select from nine other available apprenticeships that are listed below. - Computer Operator - Office Manager/Administrative Services - Police Office I (Government Service) - Correction Officer (Government Service) - Security Specialist - Master Homeland Security Specialist - Protective Security Specialist - Armory Technician - Navy Criminal Investigator For more information or to enroll in an apprenticeship, visit https://usmap.cnet.navy.mil/usmapss. For more information about Navy credentialing opportunities, visit https://www.cool.navy. mil/ index.htm.
Seabees to Renovate Capo Post Office By MC2 Emily J. Williams, Navy Public Affairs Support Element East-Detachment Europe The Naval Facilities Engineering Command (NAVFAC) Public Works department (PWD) is scheduled to improve the appearance and functionality of the Capodichino post office entrance at Naval Support Activity (NSA) Naples. Community members brought up concerns about the entrance at a town hall meeting and Public Works is taking action. The project is slated to begin before the first week of March and the entrance will be closed for approximately two weeks while under construction.
Demolition and construction is contingent upon receiving proper materials for the job, which may take a few weeks. “The post office will have an access ramp for semi trucks so they no longer need to drive on the runway,” said Builder 2nd Class Eric Kraninger, the lead petty officer on the project. “The parking spaces will also be painted.” Kraninger said the improvements will streamline the process of receiving mail. Mail trucks will no longer interfere with air terminal personnel and their mission. “It’s going to be better on their vehicles and it’s not going to be such an eye sore either,” said Construction Electrician 2nd
Class Lucas Gaige. A new ramp and entrance will improve safety. It’s a good deal of work for a handful of Seabees. “There will be four Seabees who will be building the form, placing rebar, placing and finishing the concrete, and painting the parking spaces,” said Kraininger. “When improvement projects are completed, service members working at PWD feel a great sense of accomplishment,” said Kraninger. “Helping others is always our number one goal.” There are more beautification projects on the horizon such as improving a trash enclosure at Carney Park and improving the smoke pit area outside of the barracks.
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M ORE I NSIDE P AGE … ONGOING/ON THE HORIZON continued 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. 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. CLUB BEYOND is a youth group run by Naval Support Activity Naples Religious Ministries. Club Beyond is open to children in grades 7 through 12, and meets Wednesdays at 5:30 p.m. in the Chapel Fellowship Hall at the Support Site. For more information, please contact Arturo at apaulino@clubbeyond.org. BOY SCOUT TROOP 007 holds troop meetings every Monday from 6:30 to 8 p.m. in the Support Site Community Center. E-mail the Scoutmaster at 007troop@gmail.com or visit the website at sites.google.com/site/boyscouttroop007naples. ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS hosts English-speaking AA meetings on and off base in the Naples area. For more information, please call 339-267-7075 or visit www.alcoholics-anonymous.eu/countries/italy.htm. NATO LIONS RUGBY CLUB is looking for new players. All abilities wanted. Practice is held every Wednesday at Carney Park at 5:45 p.m. Show up with shoes, shorts and a mouth guard. Training and development will be provided. If you have any questions, email Mark Woodall or co-manager Andrew Bohnsack at markwoodall82@hotmail.co.uk or andrew.bohnsack@gmail.com. NAPLES OFFICIALS ASSOCIATION NEEDS REFEREES Anyone interested should contact Nigel Alexander at 081-721-5413 or 346-680-3282 or by e-mail to nalexander@afsouth.nato.int. HARRY S. TRUMAN LODGE No. 649 meets 6:30 p.m. every 2nd and 4th Friday of the month at 6:30 p.m. FMI, contact Kevin Baker at 338-479-7023 or hst649sec@yahoo.com, or visit http://groups.yahoo.com/ group/HST649. WOMEN, INFANTS, CHILDREN (WIC) OVERSEAS PROGRAM is offered at NSA Naples. Women who are pregnant, breastfeeding, postpartum or have an infant or child under the age of five may qualify for the program. WIC Overseas is a nutrition education program that provides nutritious supplemental foods. Contact WIC Overseas at 081-811-4962. THE NAPLES AREA SECOND CLASS PETTY OFFICERS ASSOCIATION meets twice a month to discuss upcoming community outreach opportunities and charity events. For more information, contact MA2 Aaron Kurschner at DSN 626-2871 or ABH2 Brent Paucke at DSN 626-5382. NAPOLI NATION FAN CLUB is a group that helps community members attend SSC Napoli soccer games, promotes intercultural relations and provides SSC Napoli information to the community. Membership benefits include SSC Napoli gear, discounted tickets and entry to Napoli Nation functions. FMI, visit www.facebook.com/groups/USASSCNapoli. SAIL WITH THE NAPLES NATO YACHT CLUB (NNYC) AMERICAN TEAM. We are looking for Americans interested in participating in dinghy races sailed at the NNYC facilities on the island of Nisida. Experience not required. FMI, contact Bob & Shauna Bunnell at bunnellr54@gmail.com and bunnellshauna@aol.com SEVENTH DAY ADVENTIST WORSHIP SERVICE takes place Saturdays at Support Site Chapel from 9 a.m. to noon. The schedule is: Sabbath School lessons, 9:30 to 10:45 a.m.; songs and praise, 10:45 to 11 a.m.; Divine Service, 11 a.m. to noon. For more information, please contact Paolo Fleurant at 328194-6897 or naplesadventistsgroup@yahoo.com. CONNECT THE TOTS CLUB unites families with children from newborn to pre-school age within the Naples military community. Club events include monthly coffee mornings and birthday parties, weekly playgroups, craft activities and more. For more information, visit www.meetup.com/ Connect-theTots-Club. CATHOLIC WOMEN OF THE CHAPEL meets monthly in the Support Site Fellowship Hall for prayer, fellowship, and learning. Child care provided. We also meet Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m. for Rosary and Thursdays at 9:30 a.m. for bible study. For more information, e-mail cwocnaples@gmail.com or check out our Facebook page: Catholic Women of the Chapel - NSA Naples, Italy. PUBLIC SPEAKING WITH TOASTMASTERS The Naples Toastmasters Club meets the first and third Tuesdays of every month. Meetings are held at the Support Site Community Center at 6:30 p.m. FMI, contact the Toastmasters president at 342-010-6263. GAETA/NAPLES AREA GIRL SCOUTS Now accepting registration for the 2012-13 school year. We are still in need of leaders and co-leaders. Training and support provided. FMI, contact naplesgs@yahoo.com. FILIPINO-AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF NAPLES, ITALY meets at noon the first Sunday of every month at the Support Site Fellowship Hall. For more information, contact Ron Nacianceno at 081-568-1746 or 335-760-4446. Also check out the group’s Facebook page, Fil-Am Naples. THE U.S. MILITARY RETIREE ASSOCIATION OF SOUTHERN ITALY (USMRA-SI) is the only association in Southern Italy representing the interests of U.S. retired military personnel and their survivors. If you are not a member and are eligible, please join the USMRA-SI at usmra-si.tripod.com. Point of contact: Wylie Miller, 329-208-7315. THE NAPLES CHRISTIAN HOMESCHOOL ASSOCIATION meets every month to support families who have chosen to educate their own children. We offer weekly park/pool days, a moms’ night out and field trips to explore Bella Napoli and beyond! Interested? Need more information? Considering homeschooling? Please contact Natalie Mack at NPMack3@aol.com. MEDITATION SITTING GROUP is held from 6:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. every Monday at the side chapel at the Support Site. Newcomers should stop by from 6 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Participation is free. FMI, e-mail Laura Hitchcock at laura.poodle@ gmail.com. REGISTER FOR GRADUATE DEGREE ON-SITE PROGRAMS The University of Oklahoma offers the Master of Human Relations on-site graduate degree program. Courses meet in a series of four evenings and one weekend. For more information, contact the OU office at DSN: 626-6672 or visit the office at Capodichino in the Admin II building. REGISTER FOR ON-SITE UNDERGRADUATE CLASSES Visit the colleges for more information about what classes and programs are offered. UMUC Maryland can be reached at 081-568-6673/74/75; Central Texas College is at 081-568-6761. CALLING ALL NAPLES NURSES! Please consider joining the Naples Area Nurses Association (NANA). NANA is an organization of nurses that work together to fundraise, participate in social events, and provide support throughout the U.S. Naval Hospital Naples and NSA Naples community. FMI, contact Lt. Shelley Beltz at shelley.beltz @med.navy.mil or Lt. Jenny Paul at jenny.paul@med.navy.mil. THE WELFARE & RECREATION ASSOCIATION is available to meet associates every Thursday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at its location on the first floor of Building 450 upstairs from Capo Landing. FMI, visit http://www. wraitalia.it. 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.
Tuesday, Feb. 25 Closed, No Movies
Friday, Feb. 21 4:30 p. m. Robocop, PG-13 6 p. m. The Monuments Men, PG-13 7 p. m. I, Frankenstein, PG-13 (3D) Premiere Showing
Wednesday, Feb. 26 4:30 p. m. Robocop, PG-13 6 p. m. The Monuments Men, PG-13 7 p. m. Ride Along, PG-13
Saturday, Feb. 22 The Lego Movie, PG Robocop, PG-13 The Legend of Hercules, PG13 (3D) 7 p. m. Her, R, Premiere Showing
Thursday, Feb. 27 4:30 p. m. The Secret of Walter Mitty, PG, Last Showing 6 p. m. The Lego Movie, PG 7 p. m. Paranormal Activity: Marked Ones, R, Last Showing
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Sunday, Feb. 23 The Lego Movie, PG I, Frankenstein, PG-13 Robocop, PG-13 Her, R Monday, Feb. 24 Closed, No Movies
Friday, Feb. 28 4:30 p. m. I, Frankenstein, PG-13 6 p. m. The Legend of Hercules, PG-13 Robocop, PG-13 7 p. m. 8:30 p. m. Vampire Academy, PG-13, Premiere Showing
Movie Descriptions ER, R, Cast: Joaquin Phoenix, Amy Adams, Rooney Mara, Olivia Wilde, Chris Pratt. Romance, Drama, 126 min. Joaquin Phoenix, Amy Adams, Rooney Mara, Olivia Wilde, Chris Pratt. In Los Angeles, in the near future, lives Theodore Twombly - a complex, soulful man who makes his living writing touching, personal letters for other people. Heartbroken after the end of a long relationship, he becomes intrigued with a new, advanced operating system that promises to be an intuitive entity in its own right, individual to each user. Upon initiating it, he is delighted to meet "Samantha," a bright, female voice, who is insightful, sensitive and surprisingly funny. As her needs and desires grow, in tandem with his own, their friendship deepens into an eventual love for each other.
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, FRANKENSTEIN, PG-13, Cast: Aaron Eckhart, Bill Nighy, Yvonne Starhovski, Miranda Otto, Socratis Otto. Action/Adventure, Adaptation, Horror, 92 min. 200 years after his shocking creation, Dr. Frankenstein's creature Adam still walks the earth. But when he finds himself in the middle of a war over the fate of humanity, Adam discovers he holds the key that could destroy humankind.
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HE LEGO MOVIE, PG, Cast: Chris Pratt, Will Ferrell, Elizabeth Banks, Will Arnett, Nick Offerman. Animation, 94 min. The original 3D computer animated story follows Emmet, an ordinary, rules-following, perfectly average LEGO minifigure who is mistakenly identified as the most extraordinary person and the key to saving the world. He is drafted into a fellowship of strangers on an epic quest to stop an evil tyrant, a journey for which Emmet is hopelessly and hilariously underprepared.
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IDE ALONG, PG-13, Cast: Ice Cube, Kevin Hart, John Leguizamo, Bruce McGill, Tika Sumpter. Comedy, 100 min. For the past two years, high-school security guard Ben has been trying to show decorated APD detective James that he's more than just a video-game junkie who's unworthy of James' sister, Angela. When Ben finally gets accepted into the academy, he thinks he's earned the seasoned policeman's respect and asks for his blessing to marry Angela. Knowing that a ride along will demonstrate if Ben has what it takes to take care of his sister, James invites him on a shift designed to scare the heck out of the trainee. But when the wild night leads them to the most notorious criminal in the city, James will find that his new partner's rapid-fire mouth is just as dangerous as the bullets speeding at it.
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HE MONUMENTS MEN, PG-13, Cast: George Clooney, Matt Damon, Cate Blanchett, Bill Murray, John Goodman. Action/Adventure, 130 min. An unlikely World War II platoon is tasked by FDR with going into Germany to rescue artistic masterpieces from Nazi thieves and returning them to their rightful owners. It would be an impossible mission: with the art trapped behind enemy lines, and with the German army under orders to destroy everything as the Reich fell. How could these guys seven museum directors, curators, and art historians, all more familiar with Michelangelo than the M-1 possibly hope to succeed? But as the Monuments Men, as they were called, found themselves in a race against time to
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TOUrS OPeN TO BOTH U.S. MILITArY AND NATO I.D. CArD HOLDerS USO DAILY TOURS Feb. 22 Naples Underground ........€40 Feb. 23 Sassi of Matera ................€38 Feb. 28 Naples by Night Special...€10 March 1Rome Tour & Hard Rock Café.................€42 March 2Naples Underground with Lunch ................................€40 WEEKEND TOURS March 1-3 The Floats of Viareggio . . . . . . . . . .€229 March 15-16 The Trulli of Alberobello . . . . . . . . . .€154 April 6-12 Spring break in Greece . . . . . . . . . .€825 April 19-20 Easter in Florence and Pisa . . . . . . .€178 May 22-26 Memorial Day in Istanbul . . . . . . . .€677
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avoid the destruction of 1000 years of culture, they would risk their lives to protect and defend mankind’s greatest achievements. HE LEGEND OF HERCULES, PG-13, Cast: Kellan Lutz, Scott Adkins, Liam McIntyre,, Liam Garrigan, Johnathon Schaech. Action/Adventure, 99 min. In this epic origin story, the mythical Greek hero Hercules - the son of Zeus, a half-god, halfman is blessed with extraordinary strength. Betrayed by his stepfather, the King, and exiled and sold into slavery because of a forbidden love, Hercules must use his formidable powers to fight his way back to his rightful kingdom. Through harrowing battles and gladiator-arena death matches, Hercules embarks on a legendary odyssey to overthrow the King and restore peace to the land.
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ARANORMAL ACTIVITY: THE MARKED ONES, R, Cast: Carlos Pratts, Richard Cabral, Kimberly Ables Jindra, Eddie J. Fernandez, Jorge Diaz. Horror, 84 min. A group of party goers sets out with a camera to investigate after a woman dies in the apartment beneath them, and they discover items associated with black magic rituals. When Jesse discovers a mark on his arm, strange forces pursue him while his loved ones attempt to save him.
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HE SECRET LIFE OF WALTER MITTY, PG, Cast: Kristen Wiig, Ben Stiller, Sean Penn, Adam Scott, Kathryn Hahn. Action/Adventure, 115 min. The Secret Life of Walter Mitty is James Thurber's classic story of a day-dreamer who escapes his anonymous life by disappearing into a world of fantasies filled with heroism, romance and action. When his job along with that of his co-worker are threatened, Walter takes action in the real world embarking on a global journey that turns into an adventure more extraordinary than anything he could have ever imagined.
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OBOCOP, PG-13, Cast: Joel Kinnaman, Gary Oldman, Micheal Keaton, Abbie Cornich, Jacki Haley. Action/Adventure, Sci-Fi/Fantasy, 121 min. The year is 2028 and multinational conglomerate OmniCorp is at the center of robot technology. Overseas, their drones have been used by the military for years - and it's meant billions for OmniCorp's bottom line. Now OmniCorp wants to bring their controversial technology to the home front, and they see a golden opportunity to do it. When Alex Murphy - a loving husband, father and good cop doing his best to stem the tide of crime and corruption in Detroit - is critically injured in the line of duty, OmniCorp sees their chance to build a part-man, part-robot police officer. OmniCorp envisions a RoboCop in every city and even more billions for their shareholders, but they never counted on one thing: there is still a man inside the machine pursuing justice.
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AMPIRE ACADEMY, PG-13, Cast: . Zoey Deutch, Lucy Fry, Danila Kozlovsky, Olga Kurylenko, Samie Gayle. Fantasy, Adaptation, Teen, Romance, 105 min. Rose Hathaway is a Dhampir: half human/vampire, guardians of the Moroi, peaceful, mortal vampires living discretely within our world. Her legacy is to protect the Moroi from bloodthirsty, immortal Vampires, the Strigoi. This is her story.
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January Athletes of the Month From the Naples High School Athletic Booster Club
SAM WEITZMAN, a senior, has been named the Boys Winter Cheerleading Athlete of the Month for January. He is a dedicated member of the team who has been an integral part of each practice and game, stepping up as a leader amongst his peers. Weitzman is eager and willing to try anything that is thrown at him. He takes on the challenges with a positive attitude. He mastered a partner stunting skill during the month (walk hands, press extension), lifting someone all on his own. Weitzman continues to improve his skills, while pushing others to improve as well.
BRANDON OESTEREICHER, a sophomore, has been named the Boys Swimming Athlete of the Month for January. He is recognized as the team’s athlete of the month for his outstanding performance and sportsmanship at the Southern Divisional Championship swim meet Jan. 25. This is his first season swimming with the Tiger Sharks. Oestereicher’s previous swimming experience and desire to turn in top performances have proven him to be a strong competitor and teammate. In addition, he has exceptional sportsmanship and works well with his teammates. He earned five gold medals at the divisional championships with three for individual events and two for relays, which bumped the team’s scores significantly. Oestereicher qualified and swam in eight individual events and two relays for the European Forces Swim League Championship in Eindhoven, Netherlands.
HARLEY WILLIAMS, a junior, has been named the Girls Swimming Athlete of the Month for January. She stands out amongst her teammates for her outstanding leadership and performance at the Southern Division Championship swim meet Jan. 25. Earning the position as a team captain this season, Williams handles the role with confidence and ease, mentoring and motivating her teammates on to a Southern Division Championship victory. She had a fantastic championship meet with a solid performance and improvement in all her events. She captured
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bronze in each of her individual events. Williams qualified and swam in European Forces Swim League Championship in Eindhoven, Netherlands where she attempted to set another personal best in the 50m freestyle.
ZHANA ESPREEBELLE, a senior, has been named the Girls Basketball Athlete of the Month for January. Espree-Belle has put forth a great amount of work and effort to get to where she is today. She has become an invaluable player for the Wildcats team. She had a total of 26 points during the month and led the team while she was out on the court. Espree-Belle has a good sense of the court and is aware of her other teammates while on the court. Zhana has excelled on the court this year as well as in her studies; she has been accepted and will attend Old Dominion University in the fall.
JOSH HENSY, a senior, has been named the Wrestling Athlete of the Month for January. He completed the regular season with an undefeated record of 11-0. He is a captain and has demonstrated strong dedication and leadership. Hensy is the only current team member to medal; he took sixth place at the European finals in Wiesbaden last year. He plans to do much better this year. Hensy also plays volleyball and baseball and is also consistently recognized on the school honor roll.
TERRELL STATEN, a freshman, has been named the Boys Basketball Athlete of the Month for January. He has improved tremendously from the beginning of the season and has made a positive impact on the team. He plays shooting guard, but he can easily play point guard as well. Staten has played at the varsity level since the beginning of the 2013-14 season. He has a great shot from anywhere on the court and drives with equal ease. Staten works hard every practice and never complains. He is a good example for the other team members because of his easy-going personality. When game time comes, he is ready; he prepares himself before. Staten already plays like an experienced varsity player and will continue to grow as a team player with a positive impact on the Naples Wildcats.
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USO Naples Hosts Sailors of the Quarter Recognition Luncheon rear Adm. John Scorby, center, commander of Navy region europe, Africa, Southwest Asia, poses with area Sailors of the Quarter at the USO Naples recognition luncheon, Feb. 19, at Capodichino. The Sailors of the Quarter were presented letters of recognition and a gift certificate for a wine tasting tour with USO Naples. (Photo by MC3 Robert S. Price)
Bataan Amphibious Ready Group Enters U.S. 6th Fleet By MC1 John J. Belanger, USS Bataan Public Affairs
The Bataan Amphibious Readiness Group (BATARG), with embarked 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), entered U.S. 6th Fleet's area of operations, Feb. 16. While in theater, approximately 4,000 U.S. Sailors and Marines assigned to the BATARG and 22nd MEU will serve in the 6th Fleet area of responsibility (AOR) before transiting to the U.S. 5th Fleet. While on station, the BATARG and 22nd MEU will support theater security cooperation and provide a forward naval presence by providing crisis response, humanitarian assistance, disaster relief and combat capabilities. "The Sailors and Marines of the BATARG and the 22nd MEU have trained hard over the past year and have proven our team is ready to handle the task at hand," said Bataan Commanding Officer, Capt. George Vassilakis. "We're now 'at the ready' to answer our nation's call." The BATARG is commanded by Capt. Neil A. Karnes, commodore of Amphibious Squadron 6, and includes the multipurpose amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5), amphibious transport dock ship USS Mesa Verde (LPD 19), and amphibious dock landing ship USS Gunston Hall (LSD 44). USS Bataan (LHD 5) left her homeport in Norfolk, Feb. 8, on a regularly scheduled deployment as the flagship of the Bataan Amphibious Readiness Group. The 22nd MEU is commanded by Col. William R. Dunn and includes a ground combat element, Battalion Landing Team 1st Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment; an aviation combat element, Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 263 (Reinforced); a logistics combat element, Combat Logistics Battalion 22; and its command element. The BATARG and 22nd MEU team will provide combatant commanders a versatile sea-based, expeditionary force that can be tailored to a variety of missions, including quick reaction crisis response options in maritime, littoral and inland environments in support of the nation's maritime strategy.
The multipurpose amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5) departs Naval Station Norfolk, Feb. 8. The Bataan Amphibious ready Group is departing on a regularly scheduled deployment in support of maritime security operations, crisis response, theater security cooperation and to provide a forward naval presence in the U.S. Navy's 5th and 6th Fleet areas of operation. (Photo by MC1 Julie Matyascik)
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Obtaining your Sojourner Permit Italian law requires all foreign personnel working or living within Italy, other than an active-duty member under military orders, to obtain a Sojourner Permit within eight days of arrival in Italy. This is different from a visa, which is merely an approval for entry into the country. All applicants over 14 years of age must apply in person, as each person's signature is required at the time of application. NATIONALS OF ANY STATE OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITY COMING TO ITALY DO NOT REQUIRE ANY VISA OR SOJOURNER PERMIT. As part of the Area Orientation process, the U.S. Region Legal Service Office (RLSO EURAFSWA) assists in the preparation and oversees the acquisition of the Sojourner Permit for all personnel attached to U.S. Navy commands in the Naples area. Army and Air Force personnel stationed at JFC must apply through the Carabiniere at the JFC Provost Marshall's Office, Building L. Contact Connie Henderson, RLSO EURAFSWA liaison advisor, at 081-568-4639 for more information.
In the event of an emergency or to report a crime, please call the Emergency Dispatch Center at 081-568-4911 or 5911. Numerous other black patriots distinguished themselves during the American Revolution. Especially during Black History Month, it is appropriate to remember that black patriots also contributed to the establishment of America as fighting men of valor on the side of the freedoms and liberties we enjoy.
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Revolutionary Spy James Armistead was one of the most important American spies during the Revolution. As a slave in Virginia, he witnessed much of the war; and following the British siege of Richmond in 1781, he asked to serve in the cause of American independence with General Marquis de Lafayette, a young Frenchman who came to fight with the Americans. Lafayette dispatched Armistead to the camp with Benedict Arnold (then a British general), to pose as an escaped slave looking for work. Arnold allowed Armistead to work in the camp, thus placing him around other British generals, including British commander-in-chief Lord Cornwallis. Armistead obtained vital information about British plans and troop movements, which he daily sent to General Lafayette. Ironically, Lord Cornwallis so trusted Armistead that he even asked him to become a British spy to watch the Americans. Armistead became a double-spy, feeding accurate information to the Americans and inaccurate information to the British. Upon learning that the British fleet was moving Cornwallis and his troops to Yorktown, Armistead quickly relayed that information to Lafayette and Washington, who gathered the American forces at Yorktown. After the British troops had landed and the British fleet had unsuspectingly departed from Chesapeake Bay, the Americans engaged the British while the French fleet blockaded the Bay to keep the British navy from returning. The Battle of Yorktown ensued, and the British – without their navy to provide reinforcements or supplies to retreat – finally surrendered. Armistead’s crucial information had helped bring a victorious end to the American Revolution.
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The American Revolution changed the world by founding a nation based on the natural law that all men are created equal. Most Americans do not know the basic historical facts that relate to our country’s revolution. Quick test - who commanded U.S. troops at Yorktown: Ulysses S. Grant or George Washington? Most college upper classmen, 68 percent, go with Grant and answer wrong. Since college upper classmen cannot identify the commander-in-chief of the American Revolution, it is not surprising that today’s Americans know even less about the thousands of African Americans who fought during the Revolution. Other than Crispus Attucks, I don’t believe you hear much about African Americans in the Revolutionary War. In case you didn’t know, Crispus Attucks was the first casualty during the Boston Massacre at the hands of the British soldiers who occupied the city. Many African Americans played important parts in the Revolutionary War and some even participated in every major battle of the war. Although this part of our history is unfamiliar today, it was known in previous generations because of the writings of black historians such as William Nell, who penned “The Colored Patriots of the American Revolution.” Here is a short list of black American revolutionaries to whom Americans of all colors owe a debt of gratitude.
An Original Minuteman Peter Salem entered the Revolution as a slave, but finished it as a free man. Salem was a member of the famous MassaMinuchusetts temen and was involved in a number of important battles, including the battles of Bunker Hill, Concord, and Saratoga (the first American of the victory Revolution). However, it was in the Battle of Bunker Hill on June 17, 1775, that he gained notoriety. After the battles of Lexington and Concord, American troops from Massachusetts, Connecticut, New Hampshire, and Rhode Island assembled at Boston to confront the 5,000 British troops. The outmanned American forces engaged the British outside the city. The Americans were winning the conflict until they began running out of ammunition. With the Americans near defeat, British commander Major John Pitcairn mounted the hill and shouted, “The day is ours!” Salem promptly shot him, sending the British troops into confusion and allowing the Americans to escape safely. Peter Salem was honored before General Washington for his soldierly act.
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Davidson Visits Elrod During Naples Port Visit
Vice Adm. Phil Davidson, commander of the U.S. 6th Fleet area of responsibility, takes a question during an all-hands call aboard the Oliver Hazard Perry-class guided-missile frigate USS elrod (FFG 55), Feb. 11. elrod was on a scheduled port visit to Naples during a deployment supporting maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of responsibility. (Photo by MC2 Tim D. Godbee)
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 Glimpse Around the Fleet
Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Handling) 3rd Class Jarrett Keller from Morenci, Mich., directs an MV-22 Osprey movement from the flight deck aboard the multipurpose amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5). The Bataan Amphibious readiness Group is deployed supporting maritime security operations, providing crisis response capability, increasing theater security cooperation and a forward naval presence in the U.S. 5th and 6th Fleet areas of responsibility. (Photo by MC3 Mark Hays)
Students at Naval Diving and Salvage Training Center (NDSTC) in Panama City, Fla. conduct training operations in the facility's 12 foot pool, Feb. 13. NDSTC, the largest diving facility in the world, trains more than 1,200 military divers from every branch of service each year. (Photo by MC2 Blake Midnight)
Sailors assigned to explosive Ordnance Disposal Training, evaluation Unit (eODTeU) 1 jump out of a C2-A Greyhound to maintain jump qualifications, Feb. 11. eODTeU-1 provides advanced training to group members as they prepare for deployment. (Photo by MCSN Eric Coffer)
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HUMAN RESOURCES OFFICE (HRO) To find out what positions are currently open, please contact our front desk at DSN 626-5409 or commercial 081-568-5409. Copies of vacancy announcements will be posted at the Human Resources Office, located in the Admin I building at Capodichino, first floor. The customer service hours are Monday through Friday, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. The Fleet and Family Support Center (FFSC) at Support Site will also have vacancy announcements and they can be easily viewed the HRO Website: http://cnic.navy.mil/regions/cnreurafswa/ about/Jobs.html Applications are accepted at the Security Pass and ID Office at Capodichino, or at the HRO, located in Admin 1, Capodichino, or by mailing to: HRO, PSC 817 Box 29, FPO AE 09622, or at Fleet and Family Service Center (FFSC) located on the TLA first floor, at Support Site. HRO must receive mailed applications by closing date of the vacancy announcement. PLEASE NOTE: Customer service operation hours for the following HRO services are Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. and from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.: • ID/CAC Cards (DD1172-2) • Requests for an Official Passport (DD1056) • Logistical Support Letters • Work Certificates
U.S. POSITIONS NOTE: CONUS hires currently residing in the Naples/Gaeta commuting areas must apply through USAJOBS in order to receive consideration. CLOSING DATE FEB 20 Training Instructor, GS1712-09, ANN#EUR14-766010KB. Full Time Permanent. CLOSING DATE FEB 27 Security Guard, GS-0085-05 (Multiple Positions), ANN# EUR14-731980-AG-R1, Full Time Permanent; Second Cut Off Date: 20 Feb 2014. Financial Management Analyst, GS-0501-09 KPP 11/12 or GS-0501-11 KPP 12 or GS-050112, ANN#EUR14-762150-EG, Full Time Permanent Financial Management Analyst, GS-0501-13, ANN#EUR14 -762418-EG, Full Time Permanent Management Assistant (O/ A), GS-0344-07, ANN#EUR14759970-AG, Full Time Permanent. CLOSING DATE MARCH 6 Management Analyst, GS0343-09, ANN#EUR14-752155AV, Full Time Permanent. Interdisc-Engineer/Ar chi tect/Community Planner, GS-08XX/0020-12, ANN#EUR 14-754965-AV, Full Time Permanent. Contract Specialist, GS-110212, ANN#EUR14-759025-JC, Full Time Permanent (multiple positions) Administrative Officer, GS0341-09 KPP 11 or GS-0341-11, ANN#EUR14-762146-JC, Full Time Permanent Financial Technician, GS0503-07, ANN#EUR14-766050EG, Full Time Permanent Inventory Management Specialist, GS-2010-09, ANN# EUR14-766106-EG, 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. Feb. 24.
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 081-568-4164/2505. The applications may be emailed to CNREURAFSWA_ NRBO_N9_Personnel@eu.navy. mil.
NSA NAPLES U.S. POSITIONS, MWR OPEN CONTINUOUS POSITIONS Graphics Arts Technician, NF-1001-03, ANN#14-031, regular full time (Eligible for Post Allowance) Marketing Division, Naples. Plans and executes graphic designs, layouts, and exhibits in coordination with the presentation of printed and/or visual media. Designs logos and other graphic elements using both freehand and computer software programs. First cut-off date was Feb. 14 with subsequent cut-off every 14 days. 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 Pre-Teen for children ranging from 10 years old to 12 years old, Teen Center Program for children ranging form 13 years old to 18 years old. Receives and releases children to/from authorized parents, guidance. Recreation Aid, NF-0189-01, ANN#12-002, flexible, Auto/ Skills Center, Support Site. Provides information concerning facility, operation and regulations. Ensures adherence to regulations and safety procedures. Recreation Aid, NF-0189-01 (Theater Concessionaire) ANN# 13-015, flexible, Reel Time Theater II, Support Site. This position transacts the sale of refreshments at the theater snack bar. Recreation Aid, NF-0189-01,
ANN#13-035, flexible Fitness Branch, Capodichino/Support Site. Performs maintenance on various types of recreation and athletic equipment to ensure that all equipment is in good condition and safe for patron use. Recreation Aid, NF-0189-01 ANN#13-128, flexible, Bowling Center, Support Site. Provides oversight of activities and necessary services to authorized patrons. Food Service Worker, NA7408-04, ANN#13-126 flexible, Bowling Center, Support Site. Performs a variety of tasks such as grilling or frying pancakes, hamburgers, hot dogs, bacon, eggs, sausage, by watching while the items are cooking, turning as required; regulating temperature and removing when done. Recreation Assistant, NF0189-01 KPP-02, ANN#14-018 flexible, Fleet & Family Readiness Center, Gaeta, Italy. Serves as a primary front line customer service representative of the overall program as such, must continually present information in a high professional and customer friendly style. 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. Recreation Aid, NF-0189-01, ANN#14-022, flexible, MWR Liberty Division, Naples, Italy. Employee helps customers in the recreation center with recreational event.
NEX EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES Gricignano, Building 2091-B Call 081-813-5253/5254 or DSN 629-4774 Hours: Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 4 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 EUROPE DISTRICT ADMIN Ann#140000N9 Human Resources Associate/61/NF-02/
FPT–One Vacancy. Open Until Filled. Pay: $9.00- $11.00. Performs a variety of HR support duties that involve recruiting; screening; staffing; processing personnel actions; conducting orientation training. Types a variety of forms, letters; compiles statistical data using the automated personnel system/ database. Direct HR experience preferred. GRICIGNANO MAIN STORE Ann#14000013 Sales Clerk/ CL/NF-01/Flex- Two Vacancies. Pay Rate: $8.00-$9.50. Responsible for selling general merchandise to customers and ensuring merchandise is properly stocked and displayed for the Cosmetics, Health & Personal Care, Sporting Goods, Garden, Christmas Shop, Pets, and Cough and Cold departments. Ann#14000015 Sales Clerk/ HL/NF-01/Flex- One Vacancy. 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#14000014 Cashier Checker/CC/NF-01/Flex- Open Until Filled. Pay Rate: $8.00-$9.50. Associates engaged in the operation of cash registers to record sales in retail checkout areas. Ann#14000019 Sales Clerk/ SL/NF-01/FPT- Open Until Filled. Pay Rate: $8.00-$9.50. Responsible for selling general merchandise to customers and ensuring merchandise is properly stocked and displayed for the Jewelry, Mens, Ladies, Shoes, Cosmetics, Handbags, and Children’s departments. Ann#140000GM LP/Safety Investigator Asst. (Trainee)/ 52/NF-01/RFT – Closes Feb. 21. Pay Rate: $10.00-$12.00. 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. (Potential job progression) Ann#140000GN 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.