Panorama Nov. 28, 2014

59th year, No. 45

Serving the Nato, Naples and Gaeta military community in italy

Friday, November 28, 2014

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Sailors perform alongside an actress from the InterACT troupe during a scenario focusing on the aftermath of a sexual assault during a sexual assault prevention and response training presentation held at the Capodichino base theater of Naval Support Activity Naples, Nov. 20. InterAct is a nationally renowned social justice performance troupe that has provided sexual assault intervention programs for universities, juvenile detention facilities, housing projects, after-school programs and rehabilitation centers. (Photo by MC3 Luis R. Chavez Jr.)

Naples Sailors InterACT in SAPR Training

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

Sailors and Department of Defense civilians serving in Italy gathered at the Naval Support Activity Naples base theater Nov. 20 to participate in Sexual Assault Prevention and Response training performed and directed by the InterACT troupe.

InterAct is a nationally-renowned social justice performance troupe that began in 2000 at California State University, Long Beach.

The group, who performed five shows while in Naples, received a contract from the Navy in

June 2014 to showcase their impactful scenes of domestic violence and sexual assault to Sailors for training. They've also provided sexual assault intervention programs for universities, after-school programs and rehabilitation centers since their inception.

"InterACT is a group of students getting together and determining how to use acting to promote a social change on various issues," said Timothy Maurer, naval program manager for InterACT. "We developed various shows on sexual assault, racism, homophobia, bullying and stalking to try and raise awareness on these topics."

Throughout the performance, actors from the

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InterACT troupe played out several scenarios that ultimately led to sexual assault and domestic violence. During their acts, the troupe invited audience members on stage to participate as either a bystander or a voice to represent the victim's inner conflict.

"We saw sexual assault was an issue and we realized that most sexual assaults were not being reported, and we wanted to shift this paradigm," said Maurer. "When the Department of the Navy contacted us to perform on naval installations, we saw this as another step closer to making a change. We need to shine the light See INTERACT Page 6

Families Meet for Adoption Awareness Fair

A Glimpse Around the Fleet Page 13

Weekly Crime Report Review what happened between nov. 19 and nov. 25.

By MC3 Robert S. Price, Navy Public Affairs Support Element-East Det. Europe

The NSA Naples’ Support Site Chapel Fellowship Hall filled to capacity Nov. 22 with base families attending the Fleet and Family Support Center (FFSC) Adoption Awareness Fair.

The FFSC hosted the Adoption Awareness Fair to provide the base community with a variety of information about adoption and to open a discussion with social workers, families and children who have experience with the process.

“If you are considering adoption, it is important to be as well informed as possible and to know what is right for your family,” said Nina Contino, social worker from American Adoption Professionals Abroad, Inc. “Families should think first: what their reasons for adopting are, what their motivation for adopting is, and what would work for them personally.”

Contino said that families should spend time considering the age of the child they wish to adopt and if domestic or international adoption is a factor, then begin asking questions that pertain to their personal feelings.

“Why am I interested in adopting?” Contino said should be the first question. ”Is my spouse on board? Do we have the same level of motivation? Does it fit with my family goals? Do I have other children? Is this part of the vision I have for my family? Then, educate yourself as much as possible.”

The United States has more than 402,000 children in foster care with See ADOPTION FAIR Page 4

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Panorama November 28, 2014

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Crime Awareness

By Cmdr. Jay Driskell NSA Naples Executive Officer

Advancement results were released this week and we have a lot of happy Sailors in Naples. Congratulations on the much-deserved recognition and I look forward to seeing the Naples commands hold their frocking ceremonies soon. I encourage everyone that didn’t make it to press on, work hard, and start to work on a study plan for the March exams. This was the first cycle with the new methods for computing the final multiple score. The exam score and performance evaluation are still the key factors in advancing, so know your profession and be a leader. We need leaders at all levels, no matter the rank or rate!

Our Naples Area Second Class Petty Officers Association will be having a friendly match on the soccer field Saturday against FareAmbiente Campania, a local ecological association. The two groups have worked great together for several bridge clean-up projects, as well as the recent Support Site perimeter clean-up. They’ll also be getting together for another clean-up event before our Dec. 5 tree lighting. They help bring out the best in our community. Let’s see how they get along when the soccer ball is thrown in between them. Head out to the north park, near the skate park, on Saturday at 10 a.m. to show your support for the teams!

With Thanksgiving just behind us, many are enjoying a few extra days of much-deserved time off to relax and enjoy time with friends and family. For those traveling, be safe and plan out any road trips. If you’re traveling up north, keep in mind that you need snow chains in certain areas. We have a lot of family and holiday-oriented events coming up.

The Holiday Village and tree-lighting ceremony will be going on next Friday from 3 to 9 p.m. There will be a lot of great vendors in the Village Forum and definitely make it out for the tree lighting at 5:45 p.m. We’ve heard that Santa should be stopping by as well.

The holidays are also a time for holiday parties, both command parties and informal gatherings of friends and families. We highly encourage these festivities to relax, socialize and enjoy some time off. However, remember to have a plan, stick with your plan and don’t drink and drive or make destructive, irreversible decisions. We had another DUI this week and we will continue to make people aware of the .05 blood alcohol limit in Italy. Take the bus to the command parties or have a trustworthy designated driver. The same goes for people hosting parties; do your part to ensure people aren’t getting behind the wheel after enjoying some Sunday football or some time away from work. Also, be a good shipmate, friend, family member, and coworker and watch out for each other. Take care of each other and your families.

NSA Naples will be holding a Pearl Harbor Remembrance Ceremony on Friday, Dec. 5 in the Capodichino Piazza and I invite everyone to attend. We’ll gather at 9:30 a.m. to remember the attack on Pearl Harbor and the impact it had on our nation. We entered World War II because of this event 73 years ago. Join us as we reflect on the many heroic actions that took place that day and remember the more than 2,000 Sailors we lost. Despite this tragic attack and entry into World War II, it eventually brought us here to Italy and now we are very strong allies working together. It is important to remember historical events and how they have shaped our nation.

Hope everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving and enjoys their weekend! Looking forward to the upcoming events and holiday season!

Security and NCIS routinely see an increase in crime this time of year. Community members are encouraged to be aware of their surroundings at all times and to consistently lock vehicles and activate home alarms. Pick-pocketing, purse snatching, theft from parked cars, home break-in and carjacking are all concerns. Comply with thieves quickly to help diffuse situations as resistance can escalate the incident and be hazardous. Exercise extra caution at night and at train stations, airports, nightclubs, bars and outdoor cafes. Never leave valuables in plain sight and if planning a vacation, arrange for a trusted friend to periodically check on the residence during your absence. Report any incidents to 081-568-5638.

For additional Safety and Security information, visit www. travel.state.gov and search Italy.

Active Duty Roth TSP Deductions Need Updated

by Jan. 31 An upcoming change in myPay requires users to designate Roth contributions as a percentage of your pay, instead of a dollar amount. If you don’t comply with the change, the Defense Finance and Accounting Service (DFAS) will not be able to process your Roth contributions until you make the update. Active duty members of the Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) are encouraged to log into myPay and click on the section called "Traditional TSP and Roth TSP.” In the "Contribution from Roth TSP" section, enter your desired percentage of your pay and click save. For questions or additional information, contact your command financial specialist or the FFSC.

New TASI Tax for Residents of Economy Housing A new 2014 Italian tax makes residents and homeowners of economy housing responsible to pay a TASI (Tassa Servizi Indivisibili) based on the real estate value of the property. The rate of this tax is established by each municipality and is based on property value. Similarly, the percentage to be paid by residents is established by each municipality and can be up to 30 percent of the total TASI. A resident s portion of the TASI should be in the range of 60-150 euros per year. Community members, assisted by Housing as needed, must talk with their landlords to get the Italian Tax Form F-24. Once properly filled in, TASI forms are then paid at local banks and post offices. For questions or additional help coordinating with landlords, contact Housing at DSN 629-4466 or 081-811-4466.

Bicycles and Strollers Collected from Housing Unlabeled bicycles and strollers collected from Support Site Housing from April to September are in the MWR Warehouse parking lot, located between the carwash and the POV lot. If community members feel their item was mistakenly taken or would like to reclaim it, they can visit the parking lot to see if it is there. If located, please contact Housing s Peter Parillo at DSN 629-4287 or 081-8114287 to reclaim the bicycles or strollers taken during the periodic collections. The ongoing effort helps clear away objects that may have been left by previous residents or otherwise abandoned. The items not reclaimed will be fixed before being donated to a charity organization.

Capodichino ITT Office Reduced Hours Until further notice, the Capodichino ITT office will only be open on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

The Support Site ITT office will continue to be open Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and on Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more information, call the Support Site ITT office at DSN 629-7906 or 629-7907.

Now- Dec. 20: Support Site Power Outages for Annual Preventative Maintenance Annual preventative maintenance on electrical substation transformers requires a series of power outages in order to safely maintain an efficient electrical distribution system within the Support Site. Due to battery back-up capability, all facility and Housing life safety systems will function under normal operating conditions. The schedule for the power outages is as follows: • Tuesday, Dec. 2 from 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.: Housing Units: B2012 through B2019; B2027; B2030; B2020; B2024 through B2026; B2032 through B2035.

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Nov. 29: Soccer Showdown – Campania FareAmbiente vs. NASCPOA The Naples Area Second Class Petty Officers Association will be playing a soccer match against Campania FareAmbiente, a local ecological association, on Saturday, Nov. 29 at the Support Site’s north soccer field near the skate park. Community members are invited to attend and enjoy the game. The Soccer Showdown will take place from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and be attended by other Italian guests who have helped contribute to SS7 bridge clean-ups and September’s base perimeter clean-up. For additional information, contact MA2 Billings at DSN 626-5525 or 081-568-5525.

Dec. 1- 2: Transition GPS Accessing Higher Education Workshop FFSC is holding the next session of the Accessing Higher Education two-day Workshop, Dec. 1- 2. If you are interested in going back to school (undergraduate or graduate) after the military, this workshop can help you define your career goals, identify required credentials, research education institutions to reach those goals and assist you in utilizing your VA education benefits. You do not need to be in the process of transitioning to attend. The class will be held at the Fleet and Family Support Center on the Support Site from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Spouses are encouraged to attend. Please contact the FFSC at DSN 6296372 or your command career counselor for more information or to register.

Dec. 3: Coffee Chat at Naples Elementary School Coffee Chat will be held on Wednesday, Dec. 3 from 8:15 to 9:15 a.m. in the Naples Elementary School multipurpose room and include Military Family Life Counselors and members of the school’s Parent Teacher Association. Conflict Resolution for ages 4- 12 will be discussed with some coffee and snacks. Parents and caregivers will hear about effective guidelines in engaging children in cooperative activities, skills to teach for getting along, and how to discipline aggressive children.

For additional information, contact Karen Rodrigues at DSN 629-4682.

Dec. 4: Coffee Chat at Naples High School Coffee Chat will be held on Thursday, Dec. 4 from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. in the Naples High School cafeteria. Military Family Life Counselors and members of the school’s Parent Teacher Student Association will be on hand to discuss Helping Children Manage Anger over some coffee and snacks. For additional information, contact Karen Rodrigues at DSN 629-4682.

Dec. 5: Holiday Village and Tree-Lighting Ceremony The Support Site Village Forum will host the Holiday Village on Friday, Dec. 5 with concerts, a holiday market, food and more. Holiday music will be performed by the U.S. Naval Forces Europe Band and Santa will make an appearance during the celebration. The event will take place from 3 to 9 p.m. with the tree-lighting ceremony beginning at 5:45 p.m.

Entry to the Holiday Village is free and open to all U.S. and NATO ID card holders, as well as local national employees with access card and their immediate family members. For more information, call DSN 629-4390 or 081-811-4390.

Dec. 5: Candy Cane Golf Tourney at Carney Park Join the 4-person scramble golf tournament at Carney Park where 16 turkeys will be awarded. Tournament is for adults only and the cost is $25 per person, plus green fees. 100 percent of the cost will be returned to the prize fund. Sign up by Dec. 4. Call 081-526-4296 for more details. ation, stop by the USO offices or call DSN 626-5713 or 629-4903.

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Keeping the Edge through Readiness

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ThE INSIdE PAgE… VOLUNTEERS NEEDED

A panel discusses NATO perspectives, "Keeping the Edge through Readiness," in Split, Croatia Nov. 13, 2014 at the NATO Industry Forum. (Photo by MC3 Robert S. Price)

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Italian News Briefs

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Compiled by Teresa Merola

Italy Ranked 3rd on TripAdvisor An Italian woman from the city of Trieste, northern Italy ranked the most active user in the world in 2014 of the online travel review site TripAdvisor. She posted a total of 7,928 reviews, comments and photos. For the second consecutive year, Italians ranked third on TripAdvisor after the United States and Britain. Rome was the second most-reviewed city after London.

Milan and Florence were in the top ten most reviewed destinations in the world this year.

Tourists Arrested for Vandalism at the Colosseum A Russian tourist was arrested by police after carving a massive letter K on the wall of the Colosseum.

A guard caught the tourist in the act of carving on a restored interior wall on the ground of the Flavian amphitheater. The tourist was charged with causing aggravated damage to one of Italy’s most iconic symbols and ordered to pay a fine of €20,000. The judge also handed down a suspended four-month jail sentence. Four other tourists, two Australians, a Canadian and a Brazilian, were also caught allegedly carving graffiti on the wall of the Colosseum. Authorities said they would increase the number of surveillance cameras and step up visual and audio warnings against vandalisms.

Free Entry to Castel Nuovo The Castel Nuovo, better known as the Angevin Castle, in Naples is open free-of-charge every Sunday morning from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. The entrance will provide access to the courtyard, the Chapel Santa Bar-

bara, three beautiful rooms of the castle of the Barons, the Armory and the hall of the Lodge. The castle is also home to the Museum of Naples.

Stolen Artifacts Recovered Stolen archaeological artifacts of enormous value were confiscated from a civil lawyer in Rome. The artifacts were stolen at least in 24 separate burglaries across several regions in Italy over the course of years.

The artefacts dated from ancient Etruscan times to the Baroque periods, including murals, bibles, crucifixes, tapestries, and statues. According to the police, the lawyer knew the artifacts were stolen because he had newspapers clippings and photographs pertaining to the burglaries at his home. He was charged of possessing stolen goods.

Action Scenes for new James Bond to be Shot in Rome The 24th James Bond film will include three key action scenes in Rome from February 19 to March 12 before moving to the Royal Palace in Caserta. The secret agent will be set to catch up in several high-speed chases around Rome’s historic alleyways and with one car ending up in the Tiber River. The footage will also include a Fiat 500 crashing next to the Vatican. The highlight of the filming, after 007 parachuting out of a helicopter, will be the landing on the historic Ponte Sisto, a narrow 15thcentury pedestrian bridge across the river. The shooting of scenes in Rome will represent another boost for the Cinecitta’ Film Studios, where many very famous movies have been shot recently.

NAPLES OVERSEAS SUPPORT CLUB (NOSC) is seeking committed members to serve as Vice President of Fundraising, Membership Chairperson, Parliamentarian, and Shopping on the Boot Editor for the 2014-15 board term. For more information, please visit www.noscitaly.com or email noscitaly@gmail.com.

THE TRANSATLANTIC COUNCIL OF THE BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA is looking for Eagle Scouts in the Naples community to update the National Eagle Scout Association database. All Eagle Scouts, both active and not active in scouting are asked to send an email with their last name, first name, email address, hometown/community, and council/district name where they earned their Eagle rank, to Troop 007 committee chair Jeff Arter at jeffarter@hotmail.com. "Once an Eagle, always an Eagle."

USO NAPLES is looking for outgoing and enthusiastic volunteers to join their committee to make a tangible difference in the community through events and special projects. If interested, please email Luisa Mazzella at luisa.mazzella@uso.it or call the USO Capodichino office at DSN 626-5713.

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.

NAPLES HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETIC BOOSTER CLUB is looking for new board members. Consider offering your time to further the work of the Athletic Booster Club. The club is accepting nominations and applications for the 2014-15 Board. We will call for a membership-wide vote in May, with the new Board installed in June.

The current board is working to have summer and fall kick off plans in place to ease the transition, as well as a healthy bank account to seed 2014-15 Wildcat Athletics.

Job descriptions for president, vice president, treasurer, secretary, membership, Webmaster, publicity/marketing and spirit wear can be found at www.naplesboosterclub.com in the documents section. Please contact president@naples boosterclub.com or membership@naplesboosterclub.com for more information.

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 081-8116372 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.

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.

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

ONGOING/ON THE HORIZON The NAPLES MIDDLE HIGH SCHOOL PTSA is looking for volunteers to help provide information, resources and events that strengthen the connections between students, parents, the school and the community. A yearly membership is $10 and joining is a great way to get involved, meet the teachers, other parents and your child's friends. Email NaplesPTSAteam@gmail.com or search Naples Middle High School PTSA on Facebook.

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 scoutmastertroop007@gmail.com or visit these websites at https://www.facebook. com/BSATroop007; https://www.troopwebhost.org/Troop007Naples and https:/ /www. troopwebhost.org/FormHTML.aspx?site=Troop007Naples.

COALITION OF SAILORS AGAINST DESTRUCTIVE DECISIONS (CSADD), Naples Chapter meets every 2nd and 4th Wednesday of each month at 1 p.m. in the NSA Naples Chiefs Mess, located by the quarterdeck in Admin I. CSADD's mission is to create a culture in which our shipmates are helping shipmates maintain a course of success through good decision making. For more information, contact MC2 Ramsaran at DSN 626-5249.

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. 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 November 28, 2014

Indian Chief

ADOPTION FAIR

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Native Pride and Spirit: Yesterday, Today and Forever

Social workers, families and children who have experience with the adoption process had an open discussion Nov. 22 with base families attending the Adoption Awareness Fair. Fleet and Family Support Center hosted the Adoption Awareness Fair to open a dialogue with the base community about adoption. (Photo by MC3 Robert S. Price)

By Terrina Weatherspoon, All Hands Magazine

Each year since 1994, November has been the month to honor Native American and Alaska Natives. There are posters, themes and ceremonies centered on the history and heritage of these men and women. But behind the big stories of an entire race of people, are the people themselves, and their individual stories.

One of those people is Senior Chief Yeoman Jaunette (Jay) Martin. Her family sometimes refers to her by her tribe name Long Leg Lady. As a Sailor, she may not be a chief in her tribe, but she is one in ours.

Martin is not the only person in her family to serve in the military. Her grandfather was a gunner's mate, her uncle joined the Army and served in Iraq, her cousins both joined the Marines, and her great grandfather served as a Marine and was one of the original code talkers in WWII. Martin is the only female of her family to join the military and to date and has remained on duty longer than the men in her family, a fact she takes a lot of pride in.

As a Navajo Indian born in Colorado Springs, her childhood had its share of ups and downs. When her father got out of the Army, they moved back to his home on the reservation in Arizona. Soon after separation he was killed in an accident. Martin was two at the time.

"Growing up on the reservation, we didn't have running water and we often had to haul water to cook our food, bathe and wash laundry," said Martin.

"Using an outhouse was a common practice. These days, they've installed water lines and things are much better."

Martin said her father's side of the family was more traditional than her mothers.

"Each time we visited them we spoke Navajo, they understood English, but preferred Navajo," said Martin. "My grandmother and grandfather's marriage was an arranged marriage. She was 20 years younger, but over the years she grew to love him.

This was often the case on the reservation."

Martin also attended ceremonies where a medicine man would do rituals; she attended pow-wows (traditional dances) and rodeos.

"We herded our cows from the mountains before winter and back during the summer, said Martin.

"We believe in spirits, and the stories passed down from our ancestors."

Martin recalls one afternoon spent with her grandmother.

"I stayed with my grandma once and she baked this sheep head in the ground. Well, she made me eat the brains 'so you will always make the right decision in your life and be smart,' she made me eat the eyeballs 'so you will always have the sight to see things clearly' (btw, I've always had 20/20), and then the tongue (yes, the tongue!) 'so that you will speak up and voice your opinions when needed.' I'd be lost without her."

Since joining the Navy, Martin said her children do things she couldn't have imagined doing as a young girl.

"Wearing shorts, cheerleading, anything that seemed inappropriate to my grandparents," said Martin. "I have tried to pass on what was instilled in me, both through my upbringing and the Navy, and they are actually well behaved. When I was deployed with the USS George Washington my girls stayed with my mom. They had the opportunity to learn more about their culture, and be around it on a daily basis. They have learned their clans, learned to speak Navajo, and have danced in pow-wows. It is great that they have had the opportunity to see what I only spoke about."

When Martin decided to join the Navy, her family was initially against it. It was tradition for a women's place to be in the home and with her family.

Despite many of her male family members joining, she got significant pushback.

"I just couldn't give them a choice at that point," said Martin. It was finally about me and my family was just going to have to suck it up."

Coming up through the ranks, Martin said she never felt any type of discrimination.

"When I speak about my background, everyone is very interested," said Martin. "I would joke and tell them I lived in a two-story tee-pee. I think being a female was more of the challenge, always trying to be better than my male counterparts, even to this day."

Martin continues to involve herself and her girls in as much of the culture as she can, looking for opportunities locally for her girls to get involved in powwows and participating as much as she can in ceremonies during November, Native American Heritage month.

"I speak Navajo and teach them Navajo," said Martin. "I teach them about the culture, as much as I can from morning rituals to prayer. I teach them about the time when a girl becomes a woman, this is a yearlong ritual for us."

She also shares with them stories about her great grandfather and his service to the country.

"I'm proud of all of the men who did what they did during World War II, but I'm more proud to say my great-grandfather was among them," said Martin. "I wish when I was younger I realized all his accomplishments and asked endless questions. I was too young; I listened to him and then carried on playing.

His accomplishments have made me feel like I can do whatever I want. When he was young he would get punished for speaking anything other than English, so to know that our language would save so many lives and have him looked upon as a hero lets me know how special it really is."

Martin added, "My ancestors went through the pain and hardship of being forced from homes onto reservations during the "Long Walk" to Fort Sumner.

However, I think today we have as much opportunity to get out and make something of ourselves. I think when we stop blaming and looking at the past is when we can move forward. I have chosen to stop looking back. Instead I consider the opportunities me and my children have, and they are limitless should we choose to pursue them."

more than 100,000 of these children waiting to be adopted, and many of these children spend more than five years still waiting for a permanent home to be placed in. These children entered into foster care as a result of abuse, neglect and or abandonment.

“We were very open to adopting from the beginning,” said Musician 1st Class Christopher Jerome. “It is something we chose to do. We have decided to wait to try and have biological children because we want to adopt first. We want that adopted child to feel that they were wanted. They weren’t a Plan B. They are our ‘Plan A’.”

The Jeromes have chosen a direction to adopt internationally through the Ethiopian government.

“I was very open to it, it took very little convincing of me,” said Jerome.

“We have both been very interested in other cultures. What better way to learn about them then to become an international family?”

Jerome said the Ethiopian process had his family placed on a waiting list for the past few months, while his agency works to hopefully match a referral to a child by Christmas. The adoption is not done yet, the Jeromes will then continue filing legal and medical documents for the United States. While the United States process the materials, to include passports and VISAs, they plan to visit the child to complete the official adoption under Ethiopian law. By summer next year, they hope the American paperwork will be filed so they can visit Ethiopia again to receive their child in their arms.

Contino said it is part of her job to complete a background study of every home that considers adoption. At the end of every home study she grants the final approval to ‘recommend’ a family to be adoptive parents.

“It would be very unusual where we would say, “I don’t recommend these people,” said Contino. “We evaluate the family based on the best interest of the Hague [Pact]. Would this family be able to provide a safe, loving nurturing home to an adoptive child? That is our criteria for approving a set of parents. Given that, we would explore basically their motivations. Are they together on it? Did they both want to be involved?

These are the things we would hope for that would possible cause us to have to discuss whether or not they are appropriate.”

Contino explained Hague pact as an international agreement set in place to screen for illegal human trafficking and fraud. Hague pact countries must abide by a set of rules for international adoption. The home studies that her agency provides also meet the same requirements of the Hague pact.

For more information about the adoption process and policy changes, visit the online website travel.state.gov.

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Sailors and Families Celebrate the Spirit of Thanksgiving Story and Photos by: Chaplain Don Biadog

The United States of America is not the only country in the world that celebrates a holiday of Thanksgiving. It is a fact that giving thanks to the Almighty is not new. The Jewish community, for example, celebrates the biblical harvest festival of Sukkot.

Long before Europeans arrived in the New World, Native Americans had a rich tradition of observing the fall harvest with feasting and merrymaking.

The “Thanksgiving” celebration by the Pilgrims in North America with the colony’s Native American allies, including the Wampanoag chief Massasoit was held in November 1621.

History tells us that President George Washington issued the first Thanksgiving proclamation by the national government of the United States in 1789.

Washington called upon all Americans to express their gratitude for the conclusion to the country’s war of independence against England and the successful authorization of the U.S. Constitution.

Present-day Americans, including those serving in the Armed Services abroad, celebrate the tradition on the fourth Thursday of November. Many of the American warriors serving abroad introduce the spirit of Thanksgiving to their allies. For instance, Sailors aboard Naval Support Activity Naples had

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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.

• Dec. 1-2: Transition GPS Career Track: Higher Education, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Support Site FFSC • Dec. 2: Easy Italian, 9 a.m. to noon, Support Site FFSC (1 of 3) • Dec. 3: TAP Capstone, 9 a.m. to noon, Support Site FFSC • Dec. 4: Smooth Move, 8:30 a.m. to noon, Support Site FFSC. Note All non-Navy personnel may arrive at 9:30 a.m. Call for details. Registration Required.

• Dec. 4: Retirement Planning w/TSP, 9 a.m. to noon, Support Site FFSC • Dec. 5: I.A. Discussion Group, 1 to 2 p.m., Support Site FFSC • Dec. 5: VA Refresher Training, 2 to 4 p.m., Support Site FFSC • Dec. 5: Sponsorship Training, 9 a.m. to noon, Support Site FFSC • Dec. 5: Resume Writing, 2 to 4 p.m., Support Site FFSC Sailors and staff from Naval Support Activity Naples, tenant commands, Catholic Women of the Chapel, Knights of Columbus, and their families shared the spirit of Thanksgiving with 30 Franciscan priests and Soup Kitchen volunteers in the San gennaro Church at Pozzuoli, Italy.

three separate Thanksgiving celebrations. One “Thanksgiving” was celebrated with the Francican priests, nuns, Italians and soup kitchen volunteers Nov. 8 in Rome. Another in Carinaro Nov. 13 and in Pozzuoli Nov. 20. In addition to those celebrations off base, more than 150 single sailors celebrated Thanksgiving meals with friends and families Nov. 21 at United States Naval Hospital Naples galley.

An American tradition and spirit of Thanksgiving is alive and well with service members living abroad at NSA Naples, Italy and beyond. God bless.

Abe gramata (Right), Master Chief Petty Officer (Ret.), and defense Logistics Agency (dLA) Europe and Africa staff enjoyed a Thanksgiving meal with the Franciscans nuns.

More than 50 sailors from Naval Support Activity Naples, tenant commands and their families shared the spirit of Thanksgiving with 55 priests and nuns at Pontificio Collegio Filippino in Rome, Italy.

Energy Conservation Fighting Phantom Power Drain From the NSA Naples Energy Management Team Computers, cable boxes, chargers, televisions, appliances, and other common, electrically powered, devices can be sources of phantom power drain. A device that causes phantom power drain is one that consumes electricity even when it is turned off.

Electricity can be conserved by unplugging these devices when not in use. The quickest way to cut power to these devices is to incorporate the application of switchable power strips. The power strips can restrict the flow of electricity distributed to the devices with the flick of a switch. Phantom power drainage has a significant effect on energy consumption.

It is not always enough to simply turn off devices. Drainage could be reduced if electronics were unplugged or plugged into a power strip that is switched off when the devices are not in use.

Crime Report for Nov. 19 - Nov. 25 From the NSA Naples Command Investigative Division and NCIS

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INTERACT this subject and make a difference together."

Jill Loftus, director, Department of the Navy Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Office (DONSAPRO), said during focus groups and conventions service members wanted a more proactive and practical sexual assault prevention and response training, and that is exactly what's provided by InterACT. Sexual assault reporting has in-

Continued from Page 1 creased significantly in the military according to data released by the Department of Defense for 2013. The increase in reporting is believed to be the effect of commands delivering consistent and effective prevention and response methods.

For more information about sexual assault prevention contact your command representative or visit www.sapr.mil.

Exercise Cutlass Express 2015 Nations Meet to Finalize Plans From U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa/U.S. 6th Fleet Public Affairs

Rear Adm B.K. Mhlana, Fleet Flag Officer, South African Navy. “No one nation can deal with the challenges that we face in the world today. The ocean is so vast that a united effort is required to make sure that our oceans are safe.”

This year participating planners are working to integrate the Djibouti Code of Conduct and interagency organizations in order to develop scenarios that mirror real-world operations. “[This exercise is about] cooperating with strategic partners on securing the sea lines of communication through establishment of regional and local maritime capabilities on the African continent,” said Lt. Cmdr. Nicolai Svane, Naval Staff Defence Command Denmark.

The exercise is scheduled take place in early 2015 in several exercise operational areas along East Africa.

Maritime professionals from South and East Africa, Europe, Indian Ocean nations and the U.S. met to begin finalizing plans for the fourth iteration of Cutlass Express 2015, Nov. 18.

The four-day planning event sought to finalize exercise scenarios, participant force offerings, schedule of events, and participant manning in advance of the exercise, to be held in early 2015.

Cutlass Express is a U.S. Africa Commandsponsored multinational maritime exercise designed to increase maritime safety and security in the waters off East Africa “Cutlass Express promotes and exercises interoperability and information sharing, and it fosters strong working relationships amongst East African countries’ maritime services,” said Capt. Patrick Carey, Executive Director of Exercise Cutlass Express. “By working together, the participating countries greatly enhance their maritime domain awareness and ability to patrol their vast territorial waters. They gain an exponential increase in the efficient deployment of their forces, greatly increasing maritime safety and the protection of their vital natural resources.”

Cutlass Express, one of four regional Express Series exercises facilitated by U.S. Naval Forces Africa/U.S. 6th Fleet, will focus on increasing capabilities in deterring counterpiracy, counter illicit trafficking, and other maritime threats.

“We must continue in good Secretary of the Navy (SECNAV) Ray Mabus speaks to participants about the spirit of partnership and al- importance of maritime security at the final planning event of Exercise Cutliances to support our conti- lass Express 2015. Cutlass Express is a U.S. Africa Command-sponsored nent and ensure that trade multinational maritime exercise designed to increase maritime safety and secan advance freely,” Said curity in the waters off East Africa. (Photo by Lt. Cheryl A. Collins)

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Commander allied Joint Force Command Naples visits italian air Force academy Story and photos by Allied Joint Forces Command Public Affairs

The commander of Allied Joint Force Command Naples, U.S. Navy Adm. Mark E. Ferguson III paid a visit to the Italian Air Force Academy in Pozzuoli for an introductory meeting with the commander Italian Air Force Lt. Gen. Fernando Giancotti November 21, 2014. After the in call

Adm. Ferguson had an opportunity to tour the facilities.

The visit to the academy underlined the headquarters’ robust community relations program established to maintain and continuously improve the command’s relationship with local institutional and cultural organizations. Strong alliances between the command’s leaders and leaders within the surrounding communities help re-

inforce this program.

JFC Naples’ mission is to prepare for, plan and conduct military operations in order to preserve the peace, security and territorial integrity of Alliance member states and freedom of the seas and economic lifelines throughout the Supreme Allied Commander Europe's Area of Responsibility and beyond.

Exercise Trident Juncture 14 concludes

NATO staff members participate in STARTEX Brief, Nov. 7, 2014 at Allied Joint Force Command (JFC) Naples. The NATO Exercise "Trident Juncture 2014" (TRJE 14) is conducted from Nov. 7-17, 2014 by headquarters staff members assigned to JFC Naples. (Photo by MC3 Robert S. Price)

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M ORE I NSIDE PAGE …

ONGOING/ON THE HORIZON 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.

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.

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 328-194-6897 or naplesadventistsgroup@yahoo.com.

CONNECT THE TOTS CLUB unites families with children from newborn to preschool age within the Naples military community. Club events include monthly coffee mornings and birthday parties, weekly playgroups, craft activities and more.

For more information, visit www.meetup.com/ Connect-the-Tots-Club.

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 201213 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 (USMRASI) 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 mom's night out, and field trips to explore Bella Napoli and beyond.

Interested? Considering homeschooling? For more information, please contact Carla Kuhlmann at NaplesITHomeschool@gmail.com. Check out our Facebook page Naples Christian Homeschoolers.

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 081-811-6451 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.

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

CARNEY PARK LADIES GOLF ASSOCIATION meets at 9 a.m. Mondays. All skill levels welcome. Discounted play with membership. FMI, call Carol Borkowski at 081-804-3345, or Carney Park Golf Course at 081-526-4296.

EDIS SCREENINGS NOW AVAILABLE Room W09, Support Site Village Forum.

For eligible children who have not reached their third birthday. If you are concerned about your child’s development, contact EDIS at 081-811-4676.

Friday, Nov. 28 4 p.m.

Big Hero 6, PG 5 p.m.

Dumb and Dumber To, PG-13 7 p.m.

The Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part 1 8:30 p.m. Horrible Bosses 2, R, "NAVY FIRST” Premiere Showing Saturday, Nov. 29 3 p.m.

Penguins of Madagascar, PG 3D "NAVY FIRST” Premiere Showing 4 p.m.

Interstellar, PG-13 6 p.m.

Penguins of Madagascar, PG 7:30 p.m. Horrible Bosses 2, R 8:30 p.m. Nightcrawler, R, Premiere Showing 3 p.m.

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Sunday, Nov. 30 Penguins of Madagascar, PG Big Hero 6, PG St. Vincent, PG-13 Premiere Showing Fury, R

Monday, Dec. 1 Closed, No Movies Tuesday, Dec. 2 Closed, No Movies

TOURS OPEN TO BOTh U.S. MILITARy ANd NATO I.d. CARd hOLdERS USO DAILY TOURS

Wednesday, Dec. 3 4:30 p.m. Big Hero 6, PG 6 p.m.

Interstellar, PG-13 Last Showing 7 p.m.

Horrible Bosses 2, R Thursday, Dec. 4 4:30 p.m. Penguins of Madagascar, PG 6 p.m.

Dracula Untold, PG-13, Last Showing 7 p.m.

John Wick, R Friday, Dec. 5 Penguins of Madagascar, PG 5 p.m.

The Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part 1 7 p.m.

Fury, R 8:30 p.m. Nightcrawler, R 4 p.m.

Movie Descriptions ORRIBLE BOSSES, R, “NAVY FIRST” Cast: Jason Sudeikis, Jason Bateman, Kevin Spacey, Jennifer Aniston, Chris Pine. Comedy 104 min.

After barely escaping with their lives when their plans to murder their bosses goes out of control, Nick, Dale and Kurt decide that they'll be better off launching a business of their own. But a slick investor has other plans, and when he manages to snake their successful venture right out from underneath them, the three friends launch a not-verywell-thought-out plan to kidnap the investor's adult son and trade him for control of their company.

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ENGUINS OF MADAGASCAR PG, “NAVY FIRST” Cast: Tom McGrath, Chris Miller, Chris Knights, John Malkovich, Benedict Cumberbatch.

Animation/Adventure/Comedy, 120 min. Super spy teams aren't born... they're hatched. Discover the secrets of the greatest and most hilarious covert birds in the global espionage biz: Skipper, Kowalski, Rico and Private. These elitists of the elite are joining forces with a chic undercover organization, The North Wind. Led by handsome and husky Agent Classified (we could tell you his name, but then... you know). Together, they must stop the villainous Dr. Octavius Brine from destroying the world as we know it.

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IGHTCRAWLER, R, Cast: Jake Gyllenhaal, Bill Paxton, Riz Ahmed, Ann Cusack, Kevin Rahm.

Crime/Drama/Thriller 117 min. A pulse-pounding thriller set in the nocturnal underbelly of contemporary Los Angeles. Lou Bloom, a driven young man desperate for work who discovers the high-speed world of L.A. crime journalism. Finding a group of freelance camera crews who film crashes, fires, murder and other mayhem, Lou muscles into the cut-throat, dangerous realm of nightcrawling -where each police siren wail equals a possible windfall and victims are converted into dollars and cents. Aided by Nina, a veteran of the blood-sport that is local TV news, Lou thrives. In the breakneck, ceaseless search for footage, he becomes the star of his own story.

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UMB AND DUMBER TO, PG-13, Comedy 110 min. Cast: Jim Carrey, Jeff Daniels, Kathleen Turner, Laurie Holden, Rob Riggle. 20 years after the dimwits set out on their first adventure, they head out in search of one of their long lost children in the hope of gaining a new kidney.

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IG HERO 6, PG, Voices By: Ryan Potter, Scott Adsit, Jamie Chung, Genesis Rodriguez, T.J. Miller. Animation 108 min. An action comedy adventure about brilliant robotics prodigy Hiro Hamada, who finds himself in the grips of a criminal plot that threatens to destroy the fast-paced, high-tech city of San Fransokyo. With the help of his closest companion-a robot named Baymax-Hiro joins forces with a reluctant team of first-time crime fighters on a mission to save their city.

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Upcoming USO Tours Capodichino Office 081-568-5713 Support Site Office 081-811-4903 www.uso.it

Dec. 1 Christmas Markets at the Limatola Castle...........€15 Dec. 2 Shopping in Rome..................€42 Dec. 3 Shopping in Sorrento............ €36 Dec. 12 Christmas Lights of Salerno €19 Dec. 13 Olive Oil Tasting and Lunch in Benevento .........................€45

Dec. 14 Wine Tasting (family special) €45 EXTENDED TOURS Dec. 24-25 Christmas in Rome . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .€187 Jan. 17-18 MLK Weekend in Florence and Pisa . . .€175 Feb. 13-16 President’s day in Budapest . . . . . . . . . .€486 Feb. 13-16 Carnevale in Venice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .TBD Feb. 28-Mar. 1 Perugia and Assisi Weekend . . . . . . . . .€188

No Children Under 10 Admitted to R-Rated Movies

HE HUNGER GAMES: MOCKINGJAY PART 1 PG-13, "NAVY FIRST” Cast: Jennifer Lawrence, Josh Hutcherson, Liam Hemsworth, Woody Harrelson, Elizabeth Banks. Action / Adventure 123 min.

Katniss Everdeen is in District 13, after she literally shatters the games forever. Under the leadership of President Coin and the advice of her trusted friends, Katniss spreads her wings as she fights to save Peeta and a nation moved by her courage.

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NTERSTELLAR, PG-13, "NAVY FIRST” Cast: Matthew McConaughey, Anne Hathaway, Jessica Chastain, Bill Irwin, John Lithgow. Action/Adventure 169 min. With our time on Earth coming to an end, a team of explorers undertakes the most important mission in human history; traveling beyond this galaxy to discover whether mankind has a future among the stars.

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URY, R, Cast: Brad Pitt, Logan Lerman, Shia LaBeouf, Jon Bernthal, Michael Pea. War, Action 120 min. April, 1945. As the Allies make their final push in the European Theatre, a battle-hardened army sergeant named Wardaddy commands a Sherman tank and her five-man crew on a deadly mission behind enemy lines. Outnumbered and outgunned, and with a rookie soldier thrust into their platoon, Wardaddy and his men face overwhelming odds in their heroic attempts to strike at the heart of Nazi Germany.

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T. VINCENT, PG-13, Cast: Melissa McCarthy, Bill Murray, Naomi Watts, Chris O'Dowd, Terrence Howard. Comedy 102 min. Maggie, a single mother, moves into a new home in Brooklyn with her 12-year old son, Oliver. Forced to work long hours, she has no choice but to leave Oliver in the care of their new neighbor, Vincent, a retired curmudgeon with a penchant for alcohol and gambling.

An odd friendship soon blossoms between the improbable pair. Together with a pregnant stripper named Daka, Vincent brings Oliver along on all the stops that make up his daily routine - the race track, a strip club, and the local dive bar. Vincent helps Oliver grow to become a man, while Oliver begins to see in Vincent something that no one else is able to: a misunderstood man with a good heart.

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RACULA UNTOLD, PG-13, Cast: Luke Evans, Sarah Gadon, Diarmaid Murtagh, Dominic Cooper. Action/Adventure 85 min. Explores the origin of Dracula, weaving vampire mythology with the true history of Prince Vlad the Impaler, depicting Dracula as a flawed hero in a tragic love story set in a dark age of magic and war.

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OHN WICK, R, Cast: Keanu Reeves, Adrianne Palicki, Willem Dafoe, Bridget Moynahan, Jason Isaacs. Action/Adventure 101 min. An ex-hitman comes out of retirement to track down the gangsters that took everything from him. With New York City as his bullet-riddled playground, John Wick is a fresh and stylized take on the "assassin genre".

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If you have been sexually assaulted or need to speak with a S.A.P.R. victim advocate, call 335-640-6621 24/7 for information and support. The DoD Safe Helpline can be reached toll-free at 001-877-995-5247.

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Officials Highlight Health, Wellness Resources for Military Families

By Amaani Lyle, DoD News, Defense Media Activity

As efforts continue to strengthen service members and their families, Pentagon officials held a Bloggers Roundtable to highlight the myriad resources available to tackle the unique military and transitional challenges those who serve may face.

Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Military Community and Family Policy Rosemary Freitas Williams, Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Bryan Battaglia, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff senior enlisted advisor, and Navy Command Master Chief Petty Officer Terry Prince, Defense Health Agency senior enlisted advisor, discussed military family health and welfare and the value of Military OneSource.

"We are keen on having a safe and happy holiday season [but] there's a lot of stress around the holidays, which is unavoidable," Williams said.

Military OneSource

Sailors of the Quarter from commands in Naples pose for a group photo with Rear Adm. John C. Scorby Jr., commander of Navy Region Europe, Africa, Southwest Asia, during a USO recognition luncheon held at the Capodichino Air Terminal Lounge, Nov. 24. The ceremony offered a chance to highlight the achievements of the Sailors on their selection and present them with a recognition letter from Scorby, a complimentary gift certificate for a USO Wine & dine tour and a USAA Coin of Appreciation. (Photo by Lt. j.g. Alexander Perrien)

In the Spotlight FRANCIS “CHIP” NOONAN Francis "Chip" Noonan is a Chinese teacher at Naples High School. After graduating from college in 1998, Noonan traveled to China to teach English as a foreign language at Laiyang Agricultural College in Shandong, China. Noonan, his wife of over 12 years and 3 children: Olivia, Wesley, and Calvin arrived Naples on Aug. 13 2007 for his first assignment as a teacher for DODEA. He is the only Mandarin Teacher in DODEA and is the first teacher to pilot a program using Virtual Teaching Conference to teach DODEA high school students living in Germany Chinese.

“I seek to acquire the gifts that each location where I live has to offer”, said Noonan. “While in China, I learned to speak Chinese, developed a taste for tea, and acquired the ability to defeat most people in table tennis. Here in Italy, I am growing in my Italian proficiency, have developed a previously non-existent addiction to caffe’, and in addition to learning the basic mechanics of sailing, have learned to drive in places and in ways previously unimaginable.”

Noonan has been the head cross country coach since 2008 and volunteer for the track and field team.

He is an avid reader and runner, and an active member of Il Faro International Baptist Church. Noonan loves Naples High School, the military community, and Naples in general. He and his family plan to continue living and working in Naples for the near future.

She urged military families feeling such stress to look to Military OneSource, a call center and online resource that can assist with a range of issues and situations, regardless of base or status.

"It's for folks maybe having a difficult time, they could be caregivers, they could be [children], or maybe a spouse of a deployed person," Williams explained, adding that the toll-free 800-247-HELP line is available and comes with 12 free counseling sessions, per issue, per person. "Help is no more than an average distance of about 3.2 miles away," she noted.

Williams also said that job assistance and a range of resources are available to all types of DoD families, including same-gender couples.

"Every resource that's available to Lisa Battaglia [wife of Sgt. Maj. Battaglia] is available to our same-gender spouses," Williams said.

"We've added a number of resources that pertain directly to samegender couples in the military so they can help navigate military life and whatever unique challenges they face."

Transition GPS Helps Separating, Retiring Troops As advisor to both Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel and the chairman, Battaglia said in addition to the health, welfare, and education of service members, he's also heavily engaged in helping them manage transition. The Transition GPS program, he said, will better prepare military members whether in separation or retirement.

"This will have a significant impact in setting successes for service members to become productive members of society once that reintegration takes place, regardless if they are active duty, Guard or Reserve," Battaglia said. "It leads them to three tracks: one for higher education, another track for those with a desire to enter the workforce and the newest track, which came from service members themselves, is entrepreneurship."

Seeking Command Sponsorship Input For those who still serve, especially in remote locales, Battaglia also pledged to help improve the command sponsorship process. He said he and his family have personally made 17 moves during his career. "[Permanent-change-of-station] to us is a natural body clock ... versus Korea where it might be a junior enlisted person's first [permanent change-of-station] move," Battaglia said. "If we get it wrong, then it just means more stressors are placed on a family."

Battaglia said he plans to travel to bases in Korea and Japan in February to speak to troops in the field to gauge junior enlisted experiences and address their concerns.

"With the reshaping of our force, there can be some expectations now that some of the transfers and PCS moving may not be as frequent as it used to be," Battaglia said. "I'm open to ideas as to how to make command sponsorship anywhere on the globe better."

Operation Live Well Meanwhile in health matters, Prince said the Defense Health Agency and Tricare has developed tools, resources and original content through its program, Operation Live Well, for service members and their families across the forces.

"We're focusing on integrative wellness, physical activity, sleep, nutrition, tobacco-free living and mental wellness," he said.

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CNO releases Navy's Position Report From Chief of Naval Operations Public Affairs

The Navy's top leader released a detailed report Friday that highlights the U.S. Navy's progress toward its vision, plans and current goals.

The Position Report: 2014 was posted to Navy's website and to the leadership page of the Chief of Naval Operations (CNO), Adm. Jonathan Greenert. The document reviews the Navy's progress over the last year in pursuing objectives laid out in the Sailing Directions and Navigation Plan 2015 - 2019, which can also be found on CNO's leadership page.

"Just as we rely on a position report to aid navigation at sea, Position Report: 2014 allows us to 'take a fix" on where we are today," said Greenert. "It identifies the 'course and speed' changes necessary to stay on track while countering the 'set and drift' caused by emerging challenges or institutional issues that tend to take us off our intended track," he said.

Greenert highlighted several areas across the service where Navy intends to build upon its 3 tenets of Warfighting First, Be Ready and Operate Forward. From information on ships and platforms to changes in presence the document highlights progress and continuing efforts.

One of many highlights included the development of the Optimized Fleet Response Plan (O-FRP); a new readiness construct that improves maintenance and training predictability, ultimately providing stability for deploying Sailors, Marines and their Families.

The Navy continues to rebalance its forces to the Asia-Pacific region, as noted in the report by the end of the fiscal year 2014 there were 41 ships and submarines based in theatre. In keeping with the tenet of Operating Forward Greenert said the Navy is on track to establish a fifth Amphibious Ready Group in the Pacific by 2018.

"It will be the most advanced and capable ARG in the fleet with one amphibious assault ship and two amphibious dock ships."

CNO was clear in his Position Report that the Navy has an eye to the future with superb Sailors, Civilian, and their Families that have enabled the Navy to remain, ready, forward and engaged during challenging times.

Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) Adm. Jonathan greenert holds an allhands call about the importance of Naval Air Station Lemoore now and in the future of naval aviation with the recent announcement of NAS Lemoore being selected as the West Coast master home base for the F-35C Lightning II Joint Strike Fighter. Seven F-35C squadrons of 10 aircraft and a Fleet Replacement Squadron of 30 aircraft will be based at Lemoore starting in 2016. (Photo by MCC Peter D. Lawlor)

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NSA Naples Commanding Officer Meets with Mayor of Gaeta and Sailors

Naval support Activity (NSA) Naples Commanding Officer Capt. d.W. Carpenter sits with gaeta Mayor Cosmo Mitrano to discuss the future relationship between the local community and Sailors living in the area attached to NSA Naples detachment gaeta. (Photo by MA1 Joeph H. Moon)

Naval Support Activity (NSA) Naples Commanding Officer Capt. d. W. Carpenter discusses one of his three primary requirements of Sailors at his command, advancement, while informing three NSA Naples detachment gaeta Sailors of their promotions. MA2 Marcos Martinez, MASN Amber N. Rauckhorst and MASN Samantha J Zimel were informed by Capt. Carpenter of their advancement from the September exam. (Photo by MA1 Joseph H. Moon)

November 28, 2014

Do You Know Your Credit Score?

How can I fix my credit?

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What other damage can a bad credit score do?

A negative credit score can also hurt your career said Morrison.

"61 percent of security clearances are pulled due to financial reasons," Morrison continued.

"Those people might lose choice assignments."

3. Pay your bills on time.

Morrison said to make sure you're not exceeding your credit limit.

"See how much of your credit, the aggregate amount, that you're using." He also mentioned that one really quick and easy way to improve your credit score is to your aggregate limit. This can often be done online or over the phone in a matter of minutes. It works by expanding your available credit, but it's only effective in improving your credit score if you don't use that expanded credit.

Morrison emphasized using credit responsibly to maintain overall good financial health.

"Do some planning, because these are skills you're going to need for the rest of your life whether you're in the Navy or not," he said.

"Even with the credit card is going to start setting the bar with your credit score as to how lenders see you."

For more information on how to keep your financial situation in check, visit your Fleet and Family Support Center.

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So what's the big idea with the credit score?

According to William Morrison, a financial educator at The Fleet and Family Support Center, Naval Support Activity Annapolis and the U.S. Naval Academy, your credit score is actually a huge deal.

"Credit score is a generally numerical amount between 350 and 850. The higher the better," said Morrison. "It's basically a number that measures your risk as a borrower; how likely it is that you'll pay your debt."

The way a credit score affects an individual directly is best demonstrated with interest rates.

Morrison said that folks with bad credit end up paying more for things than people with good credit because they'll often pay more in interest.

2. Clear up discrepancies.

"If there's data on there that is not yours, there are set procedures through each reporting agency that you can say, 'Take it off, it's not me'."

Also make sure that information that is favorable appears on your record.

"They might not be reporting a credit card that you've had and always been paying on time," Morrison continues. "Those usually change scores."

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rithm in saying the probability of being paid back," said Morrison. "Equifax, Transunion and Experian are those that do the credit reports and the credit scores."

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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 Tiziana Petrarca, RLSO EURAFSWA liaison advisor, at 081-5684639 for more information.

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a Glimpse around the Fleet

The Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Antietam (Cg 54) is underway in formation with ships assigned to the george Washington Carrier Strike group and the Japan Maritime Self-defense Force at the conclusion of Keen Sword 15. Keen Sword, a joint-bilateral training exercise involving U.S. military and Japan Self defense Force, is designed to increase combat readiness and interoperability. (Photo by MC David Flewellyn)

Capt. Michael doran, commanding officer of the Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Cape St. george (Cg 71), is greeted by a South Korean child as the ship arrives in Busan for a port visit. Cape St. george is on deployment to the U.S. 7th Fleet area of responsibility supporting security and stability in the Indo-Asia-Pacific region. (Photo courtesy of Republic of Korea navy)

Quartermaster Seaman Rodney Cobia, from Charlotte, N.C., uses ship-mounted binoculars as the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS george Washington (CVN 73) returns to Fleet Activities yokosuka, Japan. george Washington and its embarked air wing, Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 5, provide a combat-ready force that protects and defends the collective maritime interests of the U.S. and its allies and partners in the Indo-Asia-Pacific region. (Photo by MC3 Paolo Bayas)

Electronics Technician 2nd Class John galvin and Electronics Technician 2nd Class Alexander Lee replace a circuit board aboard the Arleigh Burke-Class guided-missile destroyer USS Mitscher (ddg 57) as the ship conducts a replenishment-at-sea with the Military Sealift Command dry cargo and ammunition ship USNS Charles drew (T-AKE-10). Mitscher is deployed supporting maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility. (Photo by MC2 Anthony R. Martinez)

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) For non-emergency assistance, call 081-568-5638.

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Jobs

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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 081-5685409. 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 at 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 DEC. 4 Contract Specialist, GS-1102-12, ANN#EUR15-980751-EG, Full Time Permanent Lead Housing Management Specialist, GS01173-09, ANN# EUR15-870820-AG-R2, Full Time Permanent Management Support Specialist, GS-0301-09, ANN#EUR15876476-KB-R1, Full Time Permanent Administrative/Security Technician, GS-0303-07, ANN#EUR15950489-EG, Full Time Permanent CLOSING DEC. 11 Management Analyst, GS-034313, ANN#EUR15-984216-AV, Full Time Permanent Secretary (O/A), GS-0318-07, ANN#EUR15-988685-EG, Full Time Permanent Recreation Assistant, (Intramural Sports), GS-0189-05-R2, ANN#EUR15-940463-AG, Full Time Permanent CANCELLED Supervisory IT Specialist (PLCYPLN/INET), GS-2210-13, ANN# EUR15-964901-KB, Full Time Permanent

LOCAL NATIONAL (LN) POSITIONS CLOSING DEC. 4 Lead Tax Freee Products Specialist (Multiple Positions), Ua0303-03, ANN#62588-948970-AG, Full Time Permanent; AOC: Current U.S. Naval Support Activity, Supply Department, permanent employees only.

Financial Management Analyst, UA-0501-01, ANN#EUR15966604KB, Full Time Permanent "If you have any questions, contact the front desk at 626-5409 or 081568-5409. You can also contact the HRO Naples helpdesk at: http:// cnic.navy.mil/Europe/About/Jobs/ AboutWorkingHere/index.htm. 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 NSA, Support Site Base, Navy Exchange Food Court area from 0800 to 0900. 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/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. 1.

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

The necessary application forms are also available on line. For any questions you have you may reach us at 081-568-4164/2505/5612. The applications may be emailed to CNREURAFSWA_NRBO_N9_Personn el@eu.navy.mil.

NSA NAPLES US NAF POSITIONS Recreation Aid, NF-0189-01 ANN #15-016 flexible, Bowling Center, Support Site. Job Summary: Provides oversight of activities and necessary services to authorized patrons. Closing date: Open Until Filled Food Service Worker, NA-740804, ANN#15-003 flexible, Bowling Center, Support Site. Job Summary: 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. Closing date: Open Until Filled Education Aid/Technician, CY1702-I/II, ANN#15-004, (Multiple Positions) flexible, Child Development Centers, School Age Care, Youth Programs, Teen Center and Youth Sports Capodichino/Support Site. Job Summary: 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 from 13 years old to 18 years old. Receives and releases children to/from authorized parents, guidance. Closing date: Open Until Filled Education Aid/Technician, CY1702-I/II, ANN#15-005, (Multiple Positions) regular full time, (Eligible for Post Allowance) Child Development Centers, School Age Care, Youth Programs, Teen Center and Youth Sports Capodichino/Support Site. Job Summary: 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 from 13 years old to 18 years old. Receives and releases children to/from authorized parents, guidance. Closing date: Open Until Filled

Education Technician (Leader), CY-1702-II, ANN#14-143, regular full time, (Eligible for Post Allowance) Fleet and Family Readiness Program, CYP Division, School Age Care. Job Summary: 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 Recreation Aid, NF-0189-01, ANN#15-002R, flexible, Fitness Branch, Capodichino/Support Site, Naples, Italy. Employee in this position plays an integral part in providing customer service and insuring patrons are offered a clean facility and pleasant conditions for their fitness/athletic workouts or programs.

Closing date: Open Until Filled Recreation Aid, NF-0189-01, ANN#15-019, flexible, MWR Liberty Division, Naples, Italy. Job Summary: Employee helps customers in the recreation center with recreational event. Closing date: Open Until Filled Recreation Aid, NF-0189-01, ANN#15-022, flexible, MWR ITT Division, Naples, Italy. Job Summary. Provides customer service and disseminate travel & tour information to patrons and sells tickets. Closing date: Open Until Filled Bartender, NA-7405-05, ANN#15027, flexible part time, Bowling Center, Support Site. Job Summary: Prepares and serves all types of alcoholic and nonalcoholic beverage from a full service bar. Closing date: Open Until Filled.

Recreation Assistant, NF-018901/02, ANN # 15-035 flexible, Fleet & Family Readiness Center, Gaeta, Italy. Job Summary: 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: Open Until Filled.

NEX EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES Gricignano, Building 2091-B Call 081-813-5252/5253/5254 / 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.

To assist your job search go directly to the location field, open the drop down menu and click on Italy, then click on ‘Search For Jobs’ button.

You will see all the jobs in Italy (mostly Naples area); just make sure you are NOT applying for a position located in Sigonella (Sicily).

For any questions or concerns please call the numbers above.

U.S. NAF POSITIONS AVAILABLE GRICIGNANO MAIN STORE Ann#14000014 Cashier Checker/ CC/NF-01/FLEX – Open Until Filled - Pay Rate: $8.00-$9.50. Job Summary: Associates engaged in the operation of cash registers to record sales in retail checkout areas.

Ann# 140005GD Cashier Checker/CC/NF-01/FLEX FTOpen Until Filled-Pay Rate: $8.00-

$9.50. Job Summary: Associates engaged in the operation of cash registers to record sales in retail checkout areas. Note: Seasonal through Feb. 2015.

Ann# 1400022V Customer Service Clerk/CS/NF-02/FLEX-Open Until Filled- Pay Rate: $9.00 $11.00. Performs a variety of customer service duties including special orders, foreign currency exchange, Western Union, merchandise returns, gas sales, layaways, etc.

Ann# 14000013 Sales Clerk/ CL/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 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 - 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.

Ann# 14000019 Sales Clerk /SL/NF-01/FLEX PT - 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 displayed for the Jewelry, Men’s, Ladies, Shoes, Cosmetics, Handbags, and Children’s departments.

Ann#140000A9 Store Worker/ CL/NA-02/FLEX - Open Until Filled - Pay Rate: $10.34. Job Summary: Performs various duties including loading/unloading merchandise, verifying type and quantities; prepares merchandise for stocking and stocks shelves; assists in conducting periodic inventories; assists customers.

Ann#140000LT Store Worker/ CS/NA-02/FLEX – Open Until Filled - Pay Rate: $10.34. Job Summary: Performs various duties including loading/unloading merchandise, verifying type and quantities; prepares merchandise for stocking and stocks shelves; assists in conducting periodic inventories; assists customers.

Ann# 1400029V Security Guard/ 52/NF-01/FLEX - Open Until FilledPay Rate: $9-$11.00 Job Summary: Ensures enforcement of security measures; conducts inspections;

prepares reports concerning security related incidents, etc.

Ann# 140000GM LP/Safety Investigator Asst. (Trainee)/52/ NF-01/FLEX FT - Pay Rate: $10.00-$12.00. Job Summary: 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) GRICIGNANO MINIMART Ann#140001KG 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.

Ann#1400046V Supervisory Sales Clerk/MM/NF-02/RFT-Open Until Filled-Pay Rate: $10.00-$11.00. Job Summary: Provides work direction and supervision for a group of associates within assigned departments/location engaged in performing various clerical, retail and services functions.

CAPODICHINO NEXMART Ann#140001HE 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.

ROME EMBASSY MINIMART Ann# 140005E7 Sales Clerk/ MM /NF-01/ FLEX – Open Until Filled - ONE VACANCY - $8.00$9.50. Job Summary: Responsible for selling general merchandise to customers and ensuring merchandise is properly stocked and available.

EUROPE DISTRICT ADMIN Ann#1400053R Procurement Assistant/H9/RFT- ONE VACANCY-Open Until Filled - Pay Rate: $10.00. Job Summary: Assists buyers in planning merchandise programs; reviews and updates stock assortment; places purchase orders; prepares advertising; disseminates merchandising information; initiates retail price changes; merchandise transfers.

Develops and analyzes sales data; follows up on shipment problems; coordinates promotional events.

Pay will increase to $11.00 after 6 mos. successful performance.