58th year, No. 44
Serving the Nato, Naples and Gaeta military community in italy
Friday, November 22, 2013
2nd Classes Arrange Bridge Cleanup
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Sailors load a dump truck with brush during a bridge clean up outside the Support Site in Gricignano di Aversa, Nov. 16. NASCPOA coordinated with the mayor of Gricignano, who provided some personnel and about 90 percent of the tools such as shovels, rakes, brooms and heavy machinery in order to ensure the safety of motorists and pedestrians crossing the bridge. (Photo by MC3 Emily Williams) By MC2 Jason Howard, Navy Public Affairs Support Element-East Detachment Europe
Naples Area Second Class Petty Officer Association (NASCPOA) Sailors spearheaded a bridge cleanup outside the Support Site in Gricignano di Aversa, Nov. 16. Members of the association were concerned about the vegetation overgrowth hindering drivers and pedestrians from being able to see the oncoming traffic around corners. “The idea came to me one day when I was driving across the bridge and a branch broke my mirror,” said Aviation Boatswain’s Mate
(Handling) 2nd Class Brent Paucke, vice president of operation for the NASCPOA. “Not only did it cost me money to fix, but I realized how unsafe this bridge really is.” The bridge is a common road service members, civilian contractors and local nationals take. “Everyone drives over this bridge everyday, and this clean up will have a direct effect on the community’s quality of life,” said Paucke. The city of Gricignano di Aversa provided tools and personnel to help the NASCPOA with the clean up. “The mayor of Gricignano provided us with about 90 percent of the tools such as shovels,
The Naples Public Health Evaluation (NPHE) was an extensive effort to learn more about the potential environmental health risks present in the Campania region of Italy. The Navy established health protective policies based on the study’s findings to protect the health of U.S. personnel and their families, which includes bottled water advisories and health protective lease clauses. The U.S. Navy is committed to ensuring our families
are safe while serving our country at home or overseas. The NPHE began in January 2008 and was completed in June 2011. The study involved the collection of tap water, irrigation water, soil, soil gas and air samples. NMCPHC also conducted epidemiological studies – focusing on birth defects, cancer and asthma – and a food study. The NPHE was a comprehensive study of the health risks associated with potential exposure to chemicals in the environment resulting from the area’s waste disposal practices. The Campania
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rakes, brooms, and heavy machinery operated by local nationals,” said Paucke. “The Gricignano police department and local area garbage companies came out in support as well.” Sailors ranging from junior enlisted to senior enlisted came out to help the association with the clean up. “It was a great experience being able to contribute to something that really makes an impact in my community,” said Personnel Specialist Seaman Taisha Littles. “I hope in the future, more and more volunteers will come out because it’s beneficial whether for work evaluations or just being able to help improve community life.”
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Another Look at the Naples Public Health Evaluation From Naval Support Activity Naples Public Affairs
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region of Italy has experienced numerous challenges associated with trash collection and illegal waste disposal practices over the last couple of decades. In response to health concerns expressed by U.S. Navy personnel in 2007, U.S. Navy Region Europe, Africa, Southwest Asia contacted the Navy and Marine Corps Public Health Center (NMCPHC) to conduct a comprehensive public health evaluation to assess the potential health risks for U.S. personnel living in the Naples area. A 395 square-mile regional area was divided into nine
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study areas. Environmental samples were collected from April 2008 through October 2009. Samples were collected from 543 off-base private rental homes occupied by U.S. personnel and from 10 U.S. Government-related properties. Each sample was analyzed for approximately 240 chemicals and microorganisms in eight main categories: volatile organic compounds, semi-volatile organic compounds, pesticides, polychlorinated biphenyls, dioxins and furans, metals, microorganisms (bacteria), and radionuclides. See Public Health Page 12
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