Panorama Oct. 11, 2013

58th year, NO. 38

Serving the NatO, Naples and Gaeta military community in italy

Friday, OctOber 11, 2013

Tiger Sharks Dominate First Home Swim Meet

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Italian Heritage Celebrated at US Naval Hospital Naples Page 6

CNO, MCPON Hold Worldwide All-Hands Call Page 7

Naples High School freshman Maxwell Milton competes in the 100 meter breaststroke. (Photo by Mike Sharp) Story on page 11.

Scorby Relieves Gaiani as Commander of Navy Region From Navy Region Europe, Africa, Southwest Asia Public Affairs

Shopping in Formia with FFSC Gaeta Page 13

Commander, Navy Region Europe, Africa, Southwest Asia (EURAFSWA) held a change of command ceremony at Naval Support Activity Naples, Oct. 4.

Rear Adm. John Scorby relieved Rear Adm. Anthony Gaiani as the Region's commander.

"I couldn't be more proud than to have this opportunity to lead and serve with the outstanding team here," said Scorby. "To the men and women of Navy Region Europe, Africa, Southwest Asia, it's my privilege to take command here today. I look forward to building on the amazing successes of Rear Adm. Gaiani."

Scorby, a 1981 graduate of the State University of New York at Cortland, was commissioned an completing after Ensign Aviation Officer Candidate School in March 1983. see SCORBY RELIEVES GAIANI Page 5

Weekly Crime Report Review what happened between Oct. 2 and Oct. 8.

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FRIDAY High 75 / Low 63 Chance of Rain

SATURDAY High 79 / Low 64 Chance of T-storms

Rear Adm. John Scorby, arriving commander of Navy Region Europe, Africa, Southwest Asia, passes through the ceremonial sideboys as he is piped aboard during a change of command ceremony at Naval Support Activity Naples, Oct. 4. (Photo by MCSN Weston Jones)

SUNDAY High 79 / Low 66 Partly Cloudy

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Captain’s Corner Today, we bid a fond farewell to Admiral Frank and Mrs. Anita Pandolfe and welcome Admiral Phil and Mrs. Tracy Davidson. I have been privileged to have served with both of these fine leaders in the past.

While in squadron command, I served with Admiral Pandolfe while he was a Carrier Strike Group Commander. I developed a deep respect and admiration for the man and his superb leadership that has only been reinforced during his many months in Naples. A true warfigher who decisively and successfully led naval forces through numerous highly successful operations in Europe and Africa, he is an intelligent and compassionate leader who always placed Sailor and family welfare at the top of his concerns. Anita Pandolfe has worked tirelessly to support our Sailors and their families and has dedicated countless hours volunteering and improving our community through such fine organizations as the NOSC and ASC. Anita – a sincere thanks from all those throughout this community that you have worked so tirelessly to serve. You have set the standard during your time in Naples and your devotion and selflessness are an example to us all. It is with a heavy heart that the community wishes Admiral and Mrs. Anita Pandolfe fair winds and following seas. I hope our paths will cross again. Admiral and Mrs. Tracy Davidson – welcome to Naples. We wish you all the best as you undertake this challenging, yet rewarding, assignment.

Every October, we are given the opportunity to come together as a Navy to celebrate our birthday at the Navy Ball. These evenings provide a wonderful chance to celebrate our Navy’s heritage and enjoy a wonderful night with our shipmates and significant others.

The Navy Ball Committee labors all year long to raise money and organize this superb event on behalf our Sailors. I myself had never attended a Navy Ball before arriving in Naples, and have thoroughly enjoyed the camaraderie and experience. I would encourage all who have never had the opportunity to consider attending this year’s ball on Oct. 26. This event has sold out for the past two years and, while tickets are still on sale, they are going quickly with nearly two thirds sold in the first two weeks. If you want to share in this great experience, don’t wait to get your tickets, which can be purchased on the Capo spine daily from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Ticket prices are as follows: (E1-E3/GS1-GS3) €25, (E4-E6/GS4-GS6/UA7-UA4) €35, (E7-E9/O1-O3/GS7-GS12/UA3UA2) €45, (O4/O5/GS13-GS14/UA-1) €50, (O6+/GS15+) €60.

Besides the upcoming Navy ball, this fall has been a great season for Wildcat sports at Naples Middle/High School. The varsity football team is currently seeded in 4th place in the playoffs, with one game remaining at Aviano this weekend. All of our other sports teams will be joining them up north, including the 8-0 boys’ volleyball team. In two matches against two different schools last weekend, they only lost one set. Girls’ volleyball likewise maintains a winning season at 6-2. Boys and girls cross country are both undefeated, and most runners have already qualified for the European Championships. I couldn’t be prouder of these fine young men and women, pushing themselves on behalf of their teams and NHS. There are limited chances to catch them at home: tennis on Oct. 19, and volleyball on the 26th. European Championships will follow, provided a budget has been put in place by Congress at that time.

The governmental shut down has been difficult for the entire community. Many families have had to cut back and make hard choices during the last few months. Fortunately, we were able to welcome the overwhelming majority of our civilian staff back to work on Monday. I sincerely appreciate the patience and sacrifice of all affected personnel and welcome them all back to work. We sincerely appreciate the outstanding contributions of our DoD civilians, deeply regret the impact this situation has had on your families and are happy to have you back supporting our Navy’s efforts in this critical theater.

As we head into this long weekend, whether you head to Aviano to see our Wildcat student athletes continue to dominate or stay in the local area, be sure to get out and enjoy the sites and the weather. Take care of one another and stay safe.

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The 2013 Navywide sexual assault survey is short and completely anonymous. Beginning Tuesday, Oct. 15, it can be accessed from any webenabled computer, tablet or smartphone at www.donsapro.navy.mil/donsas.html. The password for all military participants is “2013SURVEY”, and the survey will be available through Jan. 6.

Support Site Recycling Program Support Site residents are requested to continue working to improve waste segregation. Wet waste, also known as compost, is being segregated at a very low rate and needs everyone's attention. Wet waste includes food, soiled paper towels, tea bags, biodegradable kitty litter, and any other biodegradable item. When taking waste to the collection sites, please only put non-recyclable waste or non-segregated waste in the black and green containers labeled "non-recyclable.” Placing the wrong type of waste in recyclable containers contaminates the waste and requires the entire container to be disposed of as non-recyclable.

Naples Middle High School Seeks AVID Tutors Naples Middle High School is looking for AVID tutors. AVID stands for Advancement Via Individual Determination. Interested volunteers need to contact Daniel Hosmer (Daniel. hosmer@eu.dodea.edu) or Victoria Yee(Victoria.yee@ eu.dodea.edu.) for more information.

Spooktacular Volunteers Needed MWR’s annual Spooktacular event will be held on Friday, Oct. 25 at Support Site’s Central Park.

Volunteers are needed to help set-up, decorate and clean-up. Story tellers are needed for the hayride. For more information, call the Youth Center at DSN 629-4722 or 081-811-4722.

Air Conditioning Shutoff Schedule The A/C shutoff schedule is below for Support Site housing. This procedure does not require entry to any units, and families will not be disturbed during the process. Support Site Phase I units have individual heaters which allow for heat anytime utilizing the thermostat. For those families in Support Site II (bldgs 2150-2163) and the SOQs, Mirabella will turn on heaters the day after the A/C is shut off in each building.

• Oct. 28 – bldg 2001 through bldg 2015 • Oct. 29 – bldg 2016 through bldg 2030 • Oct. 30 – bldg 2031 through bldg 2045 • Oct. 31 – bldg 2046 through bldg 2105 • Nov. 4 – bldg 2106 through bldg 2120 • Nov. 5 – bldg 2121 through bldg 2135 • Nov. 6 – bldg 2136 through bldg 2149 • Nov. 7 – bldg 2150 through bldg 2158 • Nov. 8 – bldg 2159 through bldg 2163 and Villas For more information, residents should contact their Zone Manager.

Oct. 10-11: East Parking Garage Closure Capodichino East Parking Garage bottom level (2nd basement level) and the block of 2 hour parking spots will be closed from 6 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 10 until 2 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 11 for the U.S. 6th Fleet change of command.

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Oct. 10-11: Road Restriping at Capo Front Gate GESAC will start re-striping work on the road leading to the Capo front gate Thursday and Friday, Oct. 10-11, from 11 p.m. to 6 a.m. Work will be performed one side at a time, and the contractor will have workers directing traffic. For more information, contact Roberto Polverino at 626-6877.

Oct. 11: Capo Branch Health Clinic 1st Deck Closure The first deck of the Capodichino Branch Health Clinic (Bldg #457) will be secured for repainting on Friday, Oct. 11. Services affected include Primary Care, Immunizations, PHAs, Laboratory, Medical Records, Pharmacy, Radiology, Optometry, Nutrition, Occupational Medicine, and Preventive Health. All services will be restored on Tuesday, Oct. 15. On Friday, patients are asked to access the second deck through use of the door immediately to the right of the main clinic doors. Signs will be posted in front of the clinic indicating what services are available and the entryway patients are asked to utilize. For more information, please call DSN 626-5957.

Oct. 11-12: Record Your Holiday Hometown News Greeting with AFN In conjunction with the Hometown News Holiday Greetings Program, AFN Naples will set up in front of the Support Site Navy Exchange on Friday, Oct. 11 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. and on Saturday, Oct. 12 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. to record greetings. This program is available to active duty and retired service members, their families as well as DoD employees. Your holiday greeting will be provided to commercial television and radio stations that broadcast in your hometown. Family members and civilians should dress appropriately and all service members must be in uniform. For more information, please call AFN at DSN 6296904 or 081-811-6904.

Oct 12: Breast Cancer Awareness Run MWR & USNH Health Promotions will sponsor a Breast Cancer Awareness Run at the Support Site Fitness Forum on Saturday, Oct. 12. The event has 3 options: a 1 Mile Fun Run (free), a 5K Course ($5) and a 10K Run/Walk Course ($10).

Awards will be given for the top three finishers in the following 5K and 10K categories: Men, Women, and all participants under age 17. Tshirts will be available for $5. For more information, call DSN 629-6611, DSN 629-6489, or cell 331-152-5217. All runs will be cancelled in the event of rain.

Oct 12: Pizza Festival 2013 Enjoy a true Neapolitan pizza served hot out of the oven, right on Support Site! The WRA (the local national employees’ association) brings pizza ovens, Neapolitan folkloric entertainment, and a bounce house to the Village Forum on Saturday, Oct. 12 from 4-9 p.m. This event is open to all personnel with base access. Admission is free and food will be available for purchase. Both euro and dollars will be accepted.

Oct. 17: Great ShakeOut Earthquake Drills NSA Naples Capodichino and the Support Site will practice how to Drop, Cover, and Hold On at 10:17 a.m. on Oct. 17 during the Great ShakeOut Earthquake Drills. Please register yourself and your family at www.shakeout.org/italia/register.

For more information, visit www.shakeout. org/italia/index.html.

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October 17: Sailors’ Supper Night On Thursday, Oct. 17, USO Naples volunteers will be hosting a free dinner for single and unaccompanied service members from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at the Support Site Bachelors Quarter Kitchen in support of their service. Menu will feature a variety of homemade pasta dishes, salad bar and desserts.

Oct. 23: AWAG Leadership and Training Seminar AWAG Italy South and NOSC, will host "Today's Vision is Tomorrow's Mission," an annual Leadership and Training Seminar Wednesday, Oct. 23 from 8:00 a.m. to 2 p.m., at the Support Site Community Center. AWAG will provide suicideTALK, free and open to the public with pre-registration at www.noscitaly.com, from 8:30 -

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10:00 a.m. Additional sessions on Recruiting and Engaging volunteers, Training Volunteers, Use of Facebook to inform and energize, and Public Speaking will be offered. Seminar cost is $15, including lunch. Registration is required at www.noscitaly.com, and limited to 50 participants. For information contact Elizabeth Biddle, italy-south@awagonline.org.

Oct. 26 & 27: 3rd Annual Racquetball Tournament Naples Intramural Sports will sponsor a Racquetball Tournament for the following categories: Men’s and Women’s Open, B, 18-34, and 35+. Cost is $10 per person for ages 18 and older.

T-shirts will be provided to all participants. Sign up at the front desk of Capo Fit Zone or Support Site Fitness Forum. The tournament will be held at the Fitness Forum racquetball courts. For more information, call DSN 629-6529, 081-811-6529, or cell 331-197-4132.

Italian News Briefs

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Compiled by Teresa Merola

Police Make Arrests in Money Stolen from ATMs Police arrested four men and one woman for their involvement in using fork-like devices to steal money from cash machines. They allegedly stole cash from ATM machines in the Liguria, Marche, Tuscany and Veneto regions before they were caught. They came up with a new method of getting money from an ATM. The withdrawal operates as normal and customers hear the cash being dispensed, however the cash is not actually ejected from the ATM because a criminal used a small device to retain it. Customers then walk away from the machine thinking it is out of order but once this happens, the criminal approaches the machine and removes his device and the cash.

This method used by the criminals is known as “reversal cash trapping.” Thieves insert a fork-like device which opens the cash-dispensing slots, allowing them to trap more than the amount selected by the customer. The criminal can use his own card to get the cash going by selecting a minimal amount, but ending up with as much as €2,000 at a time. Police caught them up with the help of surveillance cameras.

Steve McCurry’s ‘Sensational Umbria’ Exhibit Opens in Assisi The beautiful Umbria region’s hills were photographed by the wellknown American photographer Steve McCurry.

“Sensational Umbria” is the title of the exhibition on display in Assisi until midOctober with 100 photos capturing Assisi’s historic Basilica of San Francesco, the daily life of the monks who live and work in the Abbey of Sassovivo, and the medieval alleys of Spello. The show has been travelling to other Italian

cities including Milan, and Perugia’s famous Corso Vannucci for the 40th anniversary of the Umbrian Jazz festival during the summer. Umbria Regional President Marini stated McCurry’s stunning images are a strong vehicle for promoting the cultural and physical beauty of Umbria internationally. The exhibition will travel to the United States in November to be exhibited in New York City’s food headquarters of Eataly.

Gondolas in Venice Receiving GPS and License Plates Tourists in Venice will ride safer on the waterbus and gondolas starting Nov. 4 when each vessel will be fitted with a GPS tracking device, an external number plate and reflectors to make identification easier. Gondoliers will also have to have an identity card. The GPS will serve to control speed, but also to leave a trace of the journey they have carried out. There will also be forty surveillance cameras in place to make identification of rule breakers easier. These measures came after a German tourist was killed when the gondola carrying him and his family collided with a waterbus by the Rialto Bridge. In ten hours, there are around 1,600 boats, including 700 taxis and 200 gondolas, which pass under the bridge. Five people were placed under investigation over the crash.

Rome Exhibition Showcases Cezanne and His Impact The exhibition "Cezanne and the Italian Artists of the 20th century" opened in Rome’s Vittoriano Saturday and continues until February 2014. Curators gathered more than 100 works by modern French and Italian masters, including Cezanne, Morandi, and Sironi.

This exhibition aims to document the impact that Cezanne had upon his Italian contemporaries and the works they created - from avantgarde art to Futurists working during the 1930s. Works for the Rome show have been drawn from public and private collections around the world, including exceptional loans from the Hermitage in Russia's St. Petersburg, Paris' Musee d'Orsay, the Art Gallery of Ontario in Toronto, the Foundation EG Bührle Collection in Zurich and the Art Museum of São Paulo in Brazil.

Two Bronze Statues Found in Tarquinia Two rare Etruscan bronze female statues dated back to the 4th and 5th centuries B.C. were found during an archeological dig in Tarquinia, a town located north of Rome. The two statues were found in a temple to Demeter along with other bronze and ivory artifacts, recounting the dramatic moments for the Gravisca sanctuary in 281 B.C. The last devotees, fearing the imminent arrival of the Roman army, buried all the precious religious objects to protect them from destruction. At a different site last week an intact 2,600-year-old tomb was found in the same town.

Financial Crisis Cancels Bologna Motor Show The 38th edition of the annual Bologna Motor Show has been cancelled this year because of the absence of auto manufacturers.

The show was scheduled to take place from Dec. 3-9, but because of the Italian financial crisis which brought the car sales down by 50 percent, carmakers do not have the incentive to spend money to show new cars to a public that is not buying.

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

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

THE NAPLES OVERSEAS SUPPORT CLUB (NOSC) is looking for volunteers to help manage the Thrift Store. The manager and co-manager would need to dedicate 2-3 half days weekly and be responsible for staffing the store and leading the team of volunteers. Additionally, new store volunteers and shift leaders are needed to help run the store during open hours by running the register, sorting items and stocking the store floor. Contact Sue Brown at tstoreschedule@gmail.com to volunteer and Melania Bowen at nosctshop@gmail.com to talk about management positions. Proceeds from the store support the base community.

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

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

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

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

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

NAVY LEAGUE NAPLES is looking for volunteers to fill positions on its Board of Directors. Personnel interested should contact Betty Reese at 081-526-8051 or 348-225-2234.

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

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

PROTESTANT WOMEN OF THE CHAPEL (PWOC) meet every Tuesday at 9 a.m. in the Support Site Fellowship Hall. This Summer we are offering two bible studies on prayer and Sabbath. We have free nursery, childcare, and a homeschoolers room for your family. Please check out our FB page PWOC Naples to join in on our many summer social gathering.

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 OVERSEAS SUPPORT CLUB (NOSC) is seeking individuals as board members in 2013-2014 for a variety of events and positions. Join Us! If you want to volunteer or need information on what is available, email noscitaly@gmail.com or go to www.noscitaly.com CLUB BEYOND is a youth group run by Naval Support Activity Naples Religious Ministries. Club Beyond is open to children in grades 7 through 12, and meets Wednesdays at 5:30 p.m. in the Chapel Fellowship Hall at the Support Site. For more information, please contact Arturo at apaulino@clubbeyond.org.

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

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.

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.

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Teen Area play grounds, along with Tot Lots and the Skate Park, are scheduled to receive various upgrades in the coming months. The project from NSA Housing is scheduled to be completed by March 2014. (Photo courtesy of NSA Housing)

Support Site Playgrounds to receive upgrades From NSA Housing

The Support Site’s play areas are scheduled to receive upgrades on a rotational replacement plan beginning this fall.

Many of the play areas show signs of wear and tear from constant usage. Some of them were installed as far back as 1995, during the beginning phases of Support Site construction. Housing secured funding last fiscal year and was able to award the replacement contract. The plan for the quality-of-life improvements is scheduled to begin in the coming months and conclude in March.

Of the 21 play areas on base, 16 are Tot Lots, designed for children ages 2 through 5. There are also four Teen Areas, designed for older children.

The last play area is the base Skate Park. The

project involves all of the above mentioned areas with the exception of two areas where no work is required. We thank the community for their patience during the upgrades and ask that they follow any closure signs put up in play areas.

Work will begin with the Tot Lots, which will be completely redone to include the flooring and Gazebos. New equipment will then be installed at Teen Area 20, which is located near building 2007.

The flooring and the fence at Teen Area 9, next to the tennis courts, will be replaced next. Finally, the entire Skate Park will be replaced to include the fence. Teen Area 5, next to building 2020, will be used as a storage area for both new and old equipment during the upgrades.

Please contact Housing at DSN 629-4285 with any questions regarding the project.

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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.

Rear Adm. Anthony Gaiani, departing Commander, Navy Region Europe, Africa, Southwest Asia, passes through ceremonial sideboys with his wife during a change of command ceremony held aboard Naval Support Activity Naples, Italy, Oct. 4. (Photo by MCSN Weston Jones)

Scorby holds a Master of Science in financial management from the Naval Postgraduate School, a Master of Arts in national security and strategic studies from the College of Command and Staff, U.S. Naval War College, and a Master of Arts in national resource strategy from the Industrial College of the Armed Forces.

Gaiani has commanded Navy Region EURAFSWA since August 2010. Under his leadership, he has managed an annual budget of more than $400 million during fiscally challenging times; leading environmental stewardship projects that have resulted in significantly improved resource management, while actively engaging families, government officials and community leaders and strengthening key relationships in the Navy's critically important Europe, Africa, Southwest Asia operating environment.

"It has been an honor and a privilege to serve

with the men and women, military and civilians, of Navy Region Europe, Africa, Southwest Asia," said Gaiani. "For the past three years, we have worked together to effectively provide world-class shore service and support for our maritime strategy, for four Combatant Commanders and forces both ashore and at sea in some of the most challenging areas of the world. I am very proud of what we have accomplished as a team."

Gaiani was awarded the Distinguished Service Medal during the ceremony, for his exceptional leadership and for 30 years faithful military service. Gaiani will retire from naval service.

Scorby will oversee a workforce of more than 4,000 host nation employees, U.S. employees and military members responsible for providing efficient and effective shore service support to U.S. and allied forces in the Europe, Africa and Southwest Asia area of responsibility.

Take Charge in Fight Against Breast Cancer

by HM1 Rachele Almaraz, Certified Mammography Technician, USNH Naples

October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and the Radiology Department at U.S. Naval Hospital (USNH) Naples has a vested interest in ensuring that the Naples community is well informed about the latest breast cancer screening recommendations.

The American Cancer Society states that one in eight U.S. women will develop invasive breast cancer over the course of her lifetime. A woman’s risk doubles if she has a first-degree relative (mother, sister, or daughter) who has been diagnosed with breast cancer.

Fifteen percent of women who get breast cancer have a family history of the disease. As important as family history is, the statistics imply that 85 percent of women diagnosed with breast cancer will have no family history of the disease.

What can women do to fight these odds? Be proactive!

First, start with regular breast self-exams. It is important to become familiar with the way your breasts normally look and feel. Knowing what is normal for you may help to identify even small changes in your breasts.

Second, in addition to selfexams, have your primary care provider perform an annual

clinical breast exam. And finally, get a screening mammogram.

Routine screening mammography recommendations vary between professional organizations. The American College of Radiology, American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists and the American Cancer Society recommend screening mammography and clinical breast exams every year starting at the age of 40. Alternatively, the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force and American Academy of Family Physicians recommend screening every two years between the ages of 50 and 74. Both organizations also recommend that the decision to conduct screening mammography before age 50 should be individualized.

“Ideally, the patient should schedule time with her health care provider in order to decide which option is best for her,” says Cmdr. David Jannotta, department head for Radiology.

Screening mammography is the key to early detection and is effective in finding cancers that cannot yet be detected by physical exams. Despite advancements in technology, mammography can miss some types of breast cancer, especially those in a very early stage. Early breast cancers can only be seen when the radiologist compares the current mammogram to previous exams. That’s why it is

important for patients to handcarry their mammograms and the reason the mammography technologist will always ask for previous films.

Many first-time mammogram patients ask, “Is it going to hurt?” The truth is that there is no definitive answer, as every woman is different and each patient has certain fears and doubts about the procedure. The exam may be slightly uncomfortable, but it should not be painful. As you are having your exam, remember that the mammography technologist is there to comfort you and answer any questions you may have.

Most facilities, including the Mammography Unit at USNH Naples, are digital. What does that mean for the patient?

With digital screenings, there are lower doses of radiation exposure, easier transfer of images to take to referral appointments or the next duty station and better overall pictures for radiologists to read.

The hospital’s mammography program has met stringent quality guidelines and has been certified by both the American College of Radiology and the FDA. Take an active role in your health and schedule an appointment with your primary care provider in the Medical Home Port Clinic at DSN 629-6000, or commercially at 081-811-6000.

• Oct. 11: PlayPals, Playmate Play Date, 9:30 a.m.

Playground behind Support Site Library • Oct. 13: Alateen Support Group, (ages 12 -18), 9 a.m. to 10 a.m., Support Site FFSC. • Oct. 15: Easy Italian, 9 a.m. to noon, Support Site FFSC (2 of 3 Sessions) • Oct. 15: Prenatal Parenting: Nutrition, Fetal & child Development, and Labor & Delivery, 2: 30 p.m. to 4 p.m.

SS FFSC (2 of 4 Sessions) • Oct. 15: Al-Anon Support Group, 6 p.m. to 7 p.m., Support Site FFSC. • Oct. 16: TAP Capstone, 9 a.m. to noon, Support Site FFSC • Oct. 16: Visit a Fresh Pasta Store, 10:45 a.m. to 1 p.m., (Carpool From Support Site - Meeting Point Inside Support Site TLA Lobby) • Oct. 16: Choices: Managing Your Mood, 2 p.m. to 4 p.m., Support Site FFSC (1 of 3 Sessions) • Oct. 17: Early Childhood Parenting, 8:15 a.m. to 9:45 a.m.

Support Site Elementary School (1 of 5 Sessions) • Oct. 17: Ceramic Lesson, 8:30 a.m. to noon, leaves from Support Site - requires prior purchase of 2 E1 bus tickets at NEX Coffee Shop • Oct. 17: Spouses Abroad, 1 p.m. to 2 p.m., Support Site FFSC • Oct. 17: Stress Management 101, 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Support Site FFSC • Oct. 17: Becoming a Love & Logic Parent, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.

FFSC (3 of 7 Sessions) • Oct. 17: Ombudsman Assembly Meeting, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., Support Site FFSC • Oct. 18: Early Childhood Parenting, 8:15 a.m. to 9:45 a.m.

Support Site Elementary School (2 of 5 Sessions) • Oct.18: Sorrento by Train, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., Leaves from Capo (Meeting Point inside McDonalds) • Oct. 18: Legal Assistance, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. (appointments only), Support Site FFSC. • Oct. 18: PlayPals, Playmate Play Date, 9:30 a.m.

Playground behind Support Site Library • Oct. 18: Relaxation Techniques for Labor and Delivery, 12:30 p.m. to 2 p.m., Support Site FFSC (1 of 2 Sessions)

UPCOMING FFSC GAETA EVENTS Call 081-568-8354 for more information or to register.

All classes require registration.

• Oct. 11: Grape Stomping and Wine Harvest Workshop, 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

• Oct. 15-18: Area Orientation-ICR. • Oct. 17: Rome ICR Field Trip, 7:45 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Crime Report for Oct. 2 - Oct. 8 From the NSA Naples Command Investigative Division and NCIS

Special Note from Security: U.S. and NATO personnel who shop at the Auchan shopping plaza in Giugliano should be aware of thieves using flat tires to distract and steal from victims. When individuals find the flat tire, a good Samaritan offers to change the tire while his partner steals from the vehicle. If you discover you have a flat tire, it is recommended that you call a family member or coworker for help instead.

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NSA Naples Launches Women’s Network

italian heritage celebration held at uSNh Naples

By MA3 Nadia Sylvestre

Naval Support Activity (NSA) Naples launched the first meeting of the Women's Network Sept. 25, hosted by Lt. Liza Dougherty, Lt. Kate Ford and Command Master Chief Nancy Brewton, to establish meaningful, empowering personal and professional connections through education and communication.

The NSA Naples Women's Network is a place for active duty women of all rates, ranks and grades to get together in an informal setting to facilitate discussion and encourage interaction, providing a safe environment to discuss real problems and questions.

According to Brewton, starting the group is important “for networking and to get an idea of different rates and different areas of the country. We’ve all come from somewhere else and come from different duty stations, just to have some other people to connect with and have someone they can talk to. And part of it is that they aren’t in their chain of command and that will make it easier” to build those connections.

Within the frame of the new network, women serving in Naples are able to come together to learn from one another, network, and gain valuable skills all in a comfortable environment over lunch. Some proposed topics for monthly meetings are Personal Appearance and Uniform Standards, Budgeting and Banking, Handling Harassment, Balancing Career and Family and Recognizing the Signs of Domestic Abuse. Not all commands have a network where junior Sailors are given the opportunity to build relationships with other Sailors in an environment outside of work.

"I like the fact that you can be in a room with higher-ranking women. It makes approaching them feel less intimidating," said Master-at-Arms Seaman Kim Parks, whose first duty station is here at NSA Naples. That feeling is exactly what Dougherty and Ford were hoping to accomplish when they decided to start the Women’s Network together.

“Groups like this are really great, especially for junior enlisted Sailors and we have a quite of few of them here,” said Dougherty. “We thought, wouldn’t it be a good idea to start this up at this location and give those junior females a good solid network to start their careers off?” “ I hope being in the Women’s Network gives junior Sailors the confidence they need to be a woman in the Navy, to handle themselves and succeed, and let them see what is possible,” said Ford. “I think it’s good for mentors because you learn to lead and you learn your people, you learn issues that are affecting everyone so that you are more prepared to be a leader.”

Ford took her experience at the Naval Academy in a similar situation and molded it to effectively benefit the Sailors here at NSA Naples.

“Ours wasn’t specifically an organization,” said Ford. “It was my plebe year at the Naval Academy and the upperclass women called us all in and were like this is how you wear your hair, do your makeup so you stay out of trouble; this is how you wear civvies and this is how you navigate the academy. It was really only a meeting or two but then you knew you could go to them for anything after that.”

The opportunity for female Sailors to feel comfortable communicating with one another is one of the many reasons why NSA’s Commanding Officer, Capt. Scott Gray, was enthusiastic about starting the Women’s Network.

“I thought wow, what a great idea. Not only is it a great idea, but it also definitely fills a need,” said Gray. “That’s great initiative of Lt. Dougherty, Lt. Ford and MACM Brewton, and I thought of the tremendous good that could come out of it.”

Gray said he wants the network to be an outlet for the women involved and is looking for feedback if there are other things that can be done on base to meet needs not being filled.

“My sincere wish is that in three months I will be asked to come back and talk to the Women’s Network, and we will be doing it in the theatre because there’s 150 or 250 ladies that are thoroughly immersed in the group and are enjoying it,” said Gray. “They’re being productive in that they are providing the community and the command very positive feedback and there are mentor relationships being developed between the junior and senior Sailors. And also, that it is bringing the junior Sailors together as well. It can be so good on so many levels and I am excited about it and I look forward to seeing it grow.”

The next meeting’s topic, to be held Oct. 23, will be on navigating Legal Assistance. The meeting will be led by Lt. Alyssa Miller, Legal Assistance Attorney, JAG Corps. For additional information on the NSA Naples Women’s Network, contact MACM Nancy Brewton at 626-5396.

If you are the victim of a crime, report the incident to Security Dispatch at 081-568-5638.

Italian employees at U.S. Naval Hospital Naples entertain Sailors, family members and guests during the second annual Italian Heritage Celebration held in the hospital's atrium, Sept. 26. The hour-long event contained traditional Italian music, performances, educational presentations on Campania Region culture and traditions as well as local food. (Photo by Chaplain Don Biadog, Jr.)

Students from Italian School Tour Capo

Students and teachers from Istituto Suor Orsola Benincasa pose for a group photo with Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 28 personnel while on a base tour of Capodichino, Sept. 27. (Photo by MCC Travis Simmons)

Firefighter Giovanni Castiello places an oxygen mask on a student from Istituto Suor Orsola Benincasa during a base tour of Capodichino, Sept. 27. The students toured the chapel, gymnasium and swimming pool, food court, fire station and air terminal during their visit. (Photo by MCC Travis Simmons)

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CNO Addresses a "Ready, Relevant and Capable" Navy Marine Corps Relief Society

By MCC Julianne Metzger

Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Jonathan Greenert spoke at the annual Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society (NMCRS) International Conference Banquet at Ben Franklin Hall Oct. 2, in Potomac, Md. The theme of this year's event was, "Ready, Relevant and Capable."

"You are a key indicator of how we can get ahead of issues our Sailors are having." said Greenert, addressing the audience. Through the analysis of NMCRS' counseling trends Navy leaders are able to anticipate issues before they become critical, said Greenert.

Greenert thanked the society for the year-round assistance to Sailors, Marines and their families, as well as the society's recent assistance in providing counselors for victims of the Navy Yard Shootings. He also discussed the society's availability of financial support during the government shutdown.

"It's hard to put into words what it means to us, for Sailors to know they'll be taken care of," said Greenert. "We need to continue to support and make sure we are providing support for our troops overseas."

Throughout the government shutdown NMCRS offices are open during their regularly scheduled business hours. In the event of individual or family difficulty during the government shutdown, the NMCRS is ready to provide assistance to Marines, Sailors, military spouses and retirees with interest-free loans and grants to meet emerging needs.

Over the first half of 2013, the NMCRS has served 31,922 clients with $21.5 million in interest free loans and grants.

The society has also presented 3,000 gift bags to expectant military families and made 24,617 home visits to those in need.

The NMCRS International Conference brings together its leadership from 51 offices around the world every three years. Attendees traveled from all around the world to take part in the event.

"I think everyone in the room will agree that the last few days have been spent well," said Executive Vice President and Chief Operations Officer Carl B. Jensen. "We're ready to go out there and serve Sailors, Marines and retirees in an even more enthusiastic manner, ever more efficient ... this year and every year after."

Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) Jonathan Greenert and Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy (MCPON) Michael D. Stevens hold a worldwide all-hands call, Oct. 8, at Defense Media Activity at Fort George G. Meade, Md. (Photo by MC1 Jessica Bidwell)

CNO, MCPON Talk to Sailors Worldwide for Navy Birthday From Defense Media Activity, Navy

The Chief of Naval Operations and Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy took time to share the latest information on government shutdown and other fleet issues with Sailors, Navy civilians and their families Oct. 8, during a worldwide Navy birthday all hands call at the Defense Media Activity.

Pay initiatives, sequestration impacts, and uniform updates were among the topics Adm. Jonathan Greenert and MCPON (AW/NAC) Mike Stevens talked about with a live studio audience, as well as Sailors from around the world via satellite and social media.

An early question from the live audience pertained to the current evaluation system in the Navy.

"I'm generally happy with it," said Greenert. “I would say what we need to do when we think about evaluating people is to be truthful and objective.

There is a propensity to kind of make people feel good on evaluations when hard decisions have to be made. We need those decisions to be made at the deck plate level.”

The Navy leaders started with the show by reenlisting 16 Sailors with their families and command leadership on hand. Then Sailors from Norfolk, San Diego, and Afghanistan were able to ask live video questions via satellite, and Sailors from USS Ramage (DDG 61) and USS Simpson (FFG 56) phoned in questions while on their current deployment in the 6th Fleet area of responsibility.

Stevens took a question from Afghanistan regarding retention initiatives.

"Our numbers for retention show us we're getting it pretty close to right,” said Stevens. “However we're always going to look for ways to improve quality of life for our Sailors and quality of work.”

"Even when you are in times of uncertainty, you have to be able to interact with your Sailors, that's why these type of forums are so important" said Cryptologic Technician (Collection) 1st Class Daniel Womack, Naval Information Operations Command, Maryland. "They [CNO and MCPON] are our one voice that has a direct line to our officials in government and people in Washington.

They can voice our concerns to the politicians who make policy.

"It shows that they really care about their Sailors," said Cryptologic Technician (Networks) 3rd Class Noah Seymour, Naval Information Operations Command, Maryland. "I think it's great that they want to take the time out of their schedule to answer some of the questions that their Sailors have.”

Originally planned as a birthday celebration allhands call for the Navy's 238th birthday Oct. 13, Greenert determined it was more important than ever to carry on with the event despite an ongoing government shutdown to get up-to-date information on the shutdown to Navy audiences.

This year's theme for the Navy birthday is "Defending America with Pride Since 1775."

"It's really inspiring that the people out there in the fleet get to see their questions and concerns answered in a real time environment by our top Navy leaders," said Gunner's Mate 1st Class Matthew Carue, U.S. Naval Academy, Marksman Training Unit.

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M ORE I NSIDE P AGE …

ONGOING/ON THE HORIZON continued 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. Kyle Brown, NANA president, at kyle.brown@med.navy.mil.

THE NAPLES AREA SECOND CLASS PETTY OFFICERS ASSOCIATION is a newly founded association that meets twice a month to discuss upcoming community outreach opportunities and charity events. For more information, contact MA2 Aaron Kurschner at DSN 626-2871 or ABH2 Brent Paucke at DSN 626-5382.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

MEDITATION SITTING GROUP is held from 7 to 7:30 p.m. every Monday at the side chapel at the Support Site. Newcomers should stop by at 6:30 p.m.

Participation is free. FMI, e-mail Laura Hitchcock at laura.poodle@ gmail.com.

REGISTER FOR GRADUATE DEGREE ON-SITE PROGRAMS Visit the University of Phoenix and the University of Oklahoma to learn what on-site degree programs are offered in the Naples area. UP is at 081-568-6670 and OU is at 081-568-6672. Both colleges have offices at Capodichino in the Admin II building.

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

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

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

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

ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS hosts English-speaking AA meetings on and off base in the Naples area. For more information, call 347-544-0254 or visit http://www.aa-europe.net/countries/italy.htm.

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

LATINOS UNIDOS WELCOMES NEW MEMBERS Meetings are at 2 p.m. the first Sunday of every month at the Support Site park. For more info, contact Michael Cortez, Michael.cortez@eu.navy.mil, 334-6771-0327, or Gabriel Sermeno, Gabriel.sermeno@eu.navy.mil, 081-811-5554.

CUB SCOUT PACK 007 Want to camp in Nettuno, hike in Cuma, go bowling or participate in swimming and archery? Then Cub Scouts is the place for you! Boys in first through fifth grade meet three times per month to learn skills that they apply on hiking, camping and service outings. FMI, contact naplescubmaster@gmail.com or visit www.cubscoutingnaples.org.

Friday, Oct. 11 4:30 p.m. One Direction: This is Us, PG 6 p.m. Gravity, PG-13 (3D) 7 p.m. Insidious Chapter 2, PG-13, Premiere Showing 3 p.m.

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Saturday, Oct. 12 One Direction: This is Us, PG Insidious Chapter 2, PG-13 Captain Phillips, PG-13, Premiere Showing Riddick, R

Sunday, Oct. 13 3 p.m. Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs 2, PG 4 p.m. One Direction: This is Us, PG (3D) 6:30 p.m. Captain Phillips, PG-13 7 p.m. The Family, R, Premiere Showing Monday, Oct. 14 Holiday Hours 3 p.m. Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs 2, PG, 3D

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Gravity, PG-13 Captain Phillips, PG-13 The Family, R

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

Tuesday, Oct. 15 Closed, No Movies Wednesday, Oct. 16 4:30 p.m. Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs 2, PG 6 p.m. Mortal Instruments: City of Bones, PG-13, Last Showing 7 p.m. The World’s End, R

USO DAILY TOURS Oct. 11 Oct. 12 Oct. 13 Oct. 14 Oct. 18 Oct. 19 Oct. 20

Wine Tasting after Work.........€44 Vatican and Sistine Chapel ....€68 The Angel Caves of Pertosa....€45 Sassi “Stones” of Matera.........€39 Sorrento by Night....................€38 Olive Oil Tasting and Lunch ..€44 Hiking the Path of Gods ........€32

WEEKEND TOURS

Thursday, Oct. 17 4:30 p.m. One Direction: This is Us, PG 6 p.m. Lee Daniels' the Butler, PG-13, Last Showing 7 p.m. Riddick, R Friday, Oct. 18 4:30 p.m. Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs 2, PG 6 p.m. Insidious Chapter 2, PG-13 7 p.m. Prisoners, R, Premiere Showing

Movie Descriptions NSIDIOUS CHAPTER 2, PG-13, Cast: Rose Byrne, Patrick Wilson, Barbara Hershey, Lin Shaye, Danielle Bisutti. Horror, 106 min. The famed horror team of director James Wan and writer Leigh Whannell reunite with the original cast of Insidious, a terrifying sequel to the acclaimed horror film, which follows the haunted Lambert family as they seek to uncover the mysterious childhood secret that has left them dangerously connected to the spirit world.

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APTAIN PHILLIPS, PG-13, Cast: Tom Hanks, Catherine Keener, Max Martini, Chris Mulkey, John Magaro. Drama, 134 min. A multi-layered examination of the 2009 hijacking of the U.S. container ship Maersk Alabama by a crew of Somali pirates. The film focuses on the relationship between the Alabama's commanding officer, Captain Richard Phillips, and his Somali counterpart, Muse. Set on an incontrovertible collision course off the coast of Somalia, both men will find themselves paying the human toll for economic forces outside of their control.

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HE FAMILY, R, Cast: Robert De Niro, Michelle Pfeiffer, Tommy Lee Jones, Dianna Agron, John D'Leo. Action/Adventure, 111 min. A mafia boss and his family are relocated to a sleepy town in France under the witness protection program after snitching on the mob. Despite the best efforts of Agent Stansfield to keep them in line, Fred Manzoni, his wife Maggie and their children Belle and Warren can't help but revert to old habits and blow their cover by handling their problems the "family" way, enabling their former mafia cronies to track them down. Chaos ensues as old scores are settled in the unlikeliest of settings

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EE DANIEL’S THE BUTLER, PG-13, Cast: Forest Whitaker, Oprah Winfrey, Mariah Carey, John Cusack, Jane Fonda. Drama, 126 min. This film tells the story of a White House butler who served eight American presidents over three decades. The film traces the dramatic changes that swept American society during this time, from the civil rights movement to Vietnam and beyond, and how those changes affected this man's life and family.

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OU’RE NEXT, R, Cast: Joe Swanberg, A.J. Bowen, Nicholas Tucci, Barbara Crampton. 95 min. A chilling warning scrawled in blood on a neighbor's wall starts an evening of bloody mayhem for the Davison family. A lively reunion is abruptly brought to an end when a gang of mysterious killers, disguised in animal masks, wage an all-out assault on the Davison's secluded home.

Using a series of sophisticated traps, axes, crossbows and machetes, the family are slaughtered one by one until nowhere is safe. But neither the attackers, nor their victims, have counted on Erin; an innocent girlfriend who has the killer instinct to fight back.

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RISONERS, R, Cast: Jake Gyllenhaal, Hugh Jackman, Paul Dano, Melissa Leo, Maria Bello.

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

Oct.19-20 Perugia and the EuroChocolate Festival . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .€ 173 Nov. 9-10 Veteran’s Day Weekend in Florence . .€178 Nov. 27-30 Thanksgiving in Venice . . . . . . . . . . . . .€226 Nov. 28-Dec. 1 Thanksgiving in Prague . . . . . . . . . . . .€554 Dec. 12-15 Christmas Markets in Northern Italy .€345 Dec. 30-Jan.2 New Year’s in Budapest . . . . . . . . . . . . .€622

No Children Under 10 Admitted to R-Rated Movies

Drama, 153 min. Your child is missing. Every second counts. How far would you go? When his sixyear-old daughter Anna goes missing along with her friend Joy, Keller Dover faces every parent's worst nightmare. The only lead is a dilapidated RV that had been spotted earlier on the street.

Detective Loki is put in charge of the investigation and immediately arrests the driver of the RV, Alex Jones, however a lack of physical evidence forces them to release him. With the police pursuing different leads to no avail and his family life disintegrating, a desperate Keller decides to take matters into his own hands. But just how far will he go to save his daughter?

LOUDY WITH A CHANCE OF MEATBALLS 2, PG, Cast: Bill Hader, Anna Faris, James Caan, Will Forte, Kristen Schaal. Animation, Family, 100 min. Inventor Flint Lockwood’s genius is finally being recognized as he’s invited by his idol Chester V to join The Live Corp Company, where the best and brightest inventors in the world create technologies for the betterment of mankind. Chester’s right-hand-gal, and one of his greatest inventions, is Barb, a highly evolved orangutan with a human brain. It’s always been Flint’s dream to be recognized as a great inventor, but everything changes when he discovers that his most infamous machine (which turns water into food) is still operating and is now creating food-animal hybrids foodimals! With the fate of humanity in his hands, Chester sends Flint and his friends on a dangerously delicious mission to battle hungry tacodiles, shrimpanzees, hippotatomuses, cheespiders and other food creatures to save the world again!

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ORTAL INSTRUMENTS: CITY OF BONES, PG-13, Cast: Lily Collins, Jamie Campbell Bower Robert Sheehan, Kevin Zegers, Aidan Turner. SciFi/Fantasy, 130 min. Set in contemporary New York City, a seemingly ordinary teenager, Clary Fray, discovers she is the descendant of a line of Shadowhunters, a secret cadre of young half-angel warriors locked in an ancient battle to protect our world from demons. After the disappearance of her mother, Clary must join forces with a group of Shadowhunters, who introduce her to a dangerous alternate New York called Downworld, filled with demons, warlocks, vampires, werewolves and other deadly creatures.

Based on the worldwide best-selling book series.

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NE DIRECTION: THIS IS US, PG, Cast: Niall Horan, Zayn Malik, Liam Payne, Harry Styles, Louis Tomlinson. Concert, 92 min. A captivating and intimate all-access look at life on the road for the global music phenomenon. Weaved with stunning live concert footage, this inspiring feature film tells the remarkable story of Niall, Zayn, Liam, Harry and Louis' meteoric rise to fame, from their humble hometown beginnings and competing on the X-Factor, to conquering the world and performing at London's famed O2 Arena. Hear it from the boys themselves and see through their own eyes what it's really like to be One Direction.

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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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Naples Cross Country Teams Remain Undefeated

By Isabella Lucy, Cross Country Team Captain

The Naples High School Cross Country team had victories against Vicenza, the American Overseas School of Rome and Aviano during their second home meet of the year.

They traveled to Sigonella for a meet and hosted Marymount International and AOSR earlier in the season.

The female frontrunner for Naples this weekend was senior Caroline Bracken with a personal record of 20:10, followed by Vicenzas’s Katie Claunch (21:47) and Naples middle school showcase runner Grace Vandelac (22:02).

Not far behind for Naples was Isabela Melendez (22:09), senior Millie Chaston (22:41), Katye Cairns (22:48) and senior captain Isabella Lucy (22:58). Newcomers Amanda Ortega (23:36) and Kylie Beltz (24:30) gave strong performances as well.

Despite the number of boys absent for the race due to the SAT, the boys’ competition was a high-paced race.

Naples’ Jacob Gray (17:34), Xander Laney (17:54), and

Naples' Bret Baldwin and Sigonella's Able Ararso, two of the fastest runners in Italy, sprint to the finish during their Cross Country meet, Sept.

21. Baldwin won by a hair with a time of 17:42.21 to Ararso's 17:42.56. (Photo courtesy of Donald Williams)

AOSR’s Anan Mcharres (18:02) raced the grueling five kilometers swapping places by the time they reached the finish line. Naples’ Raekwon Sallywhite (18:15), AOSR’s Charles Blanchette (19:04), and Naples’ Nate Price (19:29) followed closely behind.

The girls’ Division II champions kept their streak with a

NATO Lions Host Amatori Napoli

victory of 25-41. Over the course of the season, Bracken’s high-speed times have catapulted her into the pool of top-ten female runners in all the divisions for Europe.

In addition, the Naples boys’ team won against their northern foes 23-37-70, despite the absence of several key runners.

The top seven male and five female runners for both teams have qualified for Europeans, under the new qualifications put in place by DoDDs this year. This rule requires all female athletes must run under 25:00 on two different courses in order to go to Europeans. All male runners must accomplish the same in

under 21:00.

The teams will travel to Aviano Air Base to race against Aviano and Vicenza for the last official race of the season. Two weeks later, they will travel to Baumholder, Germany to compete at Europeans and defend their 1st and 2nd place Division II titles

NHS Student Recognized as Commended Student

By Lt. Cmdr. Charlie Neve, Royal Navy

The NATO Lions Rugby Football Club hosted Amatori Napoli Rugby at Carney Park Saturday. Amatori Napoli are an Italian third division side with an interesting twist as their head coach, Marco Flumene, is an ex-Lion.

Heavy rain stopped 1 hour before kick-off and the skies cleared.

The conditions were perfect for a game of rugby. Amatori Napoli got off to a good start with a penalty on just 2 minutes; before the teams even had a chance to evaluate each other. It soon became obvious that the teams were actually very evenly matched. The Lions had the physical strength in the scrum and breakdown, but Amatori Napoli team were better drilled and more polished at each event. After just 6 Minutes the Lions centres Lt. Justin Kreutter and Petty Officer Shane Anderson were being destructive resulting in a penalty 35 meters out.

The second half started as the first had finished, much good work in the middle of the park, plenty of movement of the ball and good ball carrying from both sides, but little chance to score. From a hard fought scrum on 54 minutes, Amatori Napoli had possession and set a very good platform to attack the Lions. The ball floated high from the fly-half to the centre and was intercepted by Anderson, allowing him a free 60m run-in under the posts. The Lions were now on the score board and Petty Officer Dave Greninger, playing scrum-half, slotted over the conversion. Now the score reflected more the equal game play at 7-11.

With an inside pass to Petty Officer Edward Johnson again, he slipped a superb ball to the thundering Petty Officer Franco Garcia who broke through 2 tackles to put the ball down and score Lions' second try. Greninger slotted the conversion, on the whistle, to earn a well deserved, and most appropriate, draw 14 -14.

Senior Brittaney Key receives a letter of commendation from Duane Werner, principal of Naples High School, Oct. 8, as she is recognized as a Commended Student in the 2014 National Merit Scholarship Program. Commended Students placed among the top five percent of more than 1.5 million students who entered the 2014 competition by taking the 2012 Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test. (Photo by Teresa Spatt)

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Tiger Sharks Dominate First Home Swim Meet

By Jamie Yenco, Naples Tiger Sharks Public Affairs Continued from Page 1

The Naples Tiger Sharks proudly hosted the first home swim meet of the season, Sept.

29, at the Fit Zone pool on Capodichino against competitors from the Aviano Sea Dragons, Vicenza Mako Sharks and the Sigonella Swordfish.

Adm. Bruce W. Clingan, commander of U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa, was on deck to deliver the opening speech, recognizing all swimmers and giving his appreciation to the volunteers who made the meet possible.

“The first home meet is always exciting because we had just about all of our swimmers competing together for the first time,” said Jane Higgins, Tiger Sharks head coach. “The teamwork and sportsmanship were outstanding, and every swimmer contributed to the overall team win.”

“We had 38 swimmers ages 13 & up, broken down further to 28 high school swimmers, 10 middle school swimmers, and 46 swimmers ages 12 & under,” said Higgins.

The final scores were Naples 942, Sigonella 497, Aviano 211, and Vicenza 97, giving Naples

their second win this season.

Tiger Shark Kendall Ewing was awarded the Swimmer of the Meet. Higgins said Ewing had an exception meet and set five new personal bests, which were all qualifying times for the European Forces League (EFSL) Championships.

Swimmers Bret Baldwin, Erin Dromerhauser, Kyla Hallam, Brandon Oestereicher, Alejandra Ruppe, Carly Sharp, and Brian Thibodeau all took first place finishes in all three of their events, earning 24 points each for the team.

Earning 22 points each for the team were swimmers Samantha Allen, Victoria Krause, Jacob Levine, Paul Pattrerson, Berkay Payal, Sean Quirk, Lindsey Sharp, Nick Sherer, and Mijke Witkamp. Each finished first in two events and came in second in their third event.

Other swimmers that earned first place finishes were Sydney Bidwell, Ian Boggs, Lydia Boyum, Robert Dromerhauser, Jerra Ewing, Kendall Ewing, Lorenzo Flores, McKenna Gray, Houlton McGuinn, Emily Patterson, Luke Patterson, Marshall Saunders, Jordan Traucht and Stephen Traucht.

Swimmers earning second place finishes in two of their three events were Alyssa

Gennie Welch, named girls' "Biggest Loser" for her time improvements, takes a moment before competing in the 50 meter backstroke competition. (Photo by Mike Sharp)

Yenco, Leslie Traucht, Caitlin Quirk, Maura Patterson, Zachary Oestereicher, Sophia Krause and Liam Gyles.

Placing second in one of their three events were swimmers Ingrid Bidwell, Francis Carlos, Brendan Smith, Ashley Snodgrass and Isaac Stacks.

Who all brought at least 6 points each towards the team’s total.

Harley Williams finished third in all three of her events earning 15 points for the team.

Jacob Gray finished third in all three of his events and earned 5 points towards the team total. Other swimmers with third place finishes were Ryan Gray, Kieran Gyles, Chris

Levine, Ryan Link, Jude Lynch, Sydney Milton, Andrew Smith, Lauren Snodgrass, Ryan Sword, Nathan Traucht, Callie VanDyke and Malena Yenco. Swimmers Mackenzie Allen, Anika Mustard and Sarah Oestereicher contributed 4 points each towards the team total.

The coaching staff chooses both a female and male “Biggest Loser” after each meet to showcase each swimmers time improvements. Gennie Welch earned the “Biggest Loser” ribbon for the girls “This is Gennie’s first season with the NTS, and her second competition. Gennie improved in all three events, for a total

boys Volleyball team Sweeps double-header

Lady Wildcats Emerge with 6-2 Record

By Marc Davis

By Victoria Krause

This weekend the Lady Wildcats played four exciting matches, two on Friday and two on Saturday.

Friday, the Wildcat's first match was against the American Overseas School of Rome (AOSR) Falcons. The Lady Wildcats lost in three sets with scores of 19-25; 23-25; and 23-25, but these scores did not stop the Wildcats from scoring awesome digs and serving aces.

Seniors Amilia Espiet and Victoria Krause led the team with serving aces with a total of 7. Krause and Espiet also defended the back row with an astounding 28 digs. These digs allowed setter Courtney Fukumitsu (sophomore) to provide 8 assists while Keylee Soto (junior) provided 7.

That same night, the Lady Wildcats played the Vicenza Cougars and won in four sets with scores of 25-13; 2426; 25-14; and 25-14. Standouts included Junior Aundrea Hall with five serving aces, Fukumitsu and Krause were close behind with 3 each, and senior Carina Cusumano had two serving aces as well. Soto and Fukumitsu provided a total of 12 assists.

The Lady Wildcats played two

time of 17.33 seconds,” said Higgins. “Her attention to stroke mechanics and hard work at practice are key to this incredible time improvement.”

Tiger Shark Paul Patterson was chosen for the boys. “Paul is a returning NTS, competing with the team for his second season,” said Higgins. “His competitive spirit captured two first place finishes and had an overall time improvement of 6.32 seconds.”

The Tiger Sharks will compete in Sigonella, Sicily this weekend for their annual “Double Dip” meet, which includes a regular EFSL meet on Saturday and a Pentathlon on Sunday.

Amilia Espiet spikes the ball during a match against AOSR. (Photo by Sara Mays)

games Saturday, eventually coming out with a record of 1-1 for the day.

The team played the Vicenza Cougars for the first game and defeated them in three sets (26-24; 25-21; 26-24).

Leading the team with attacks was Krause with 10, sophomore Leina Esperon with 5, and Soto with 3 attacks. Senior Carina Cusumano, Krause, and Espiet defended the back line with a total of 22 digs.

Fukumitsu had 4 assists and Cusumano lead with 6.

The second match consisted of four sets of extreme intensity. The Lady Wildcats won the first set with a score of 25-18.

The next three sets, the AOSR Falcons came out on top with scores of 25-23; 26-24; and 31-29. Each team fought for every point, whether it was at the beginning or the end of the set.

Krause and Espiet's serves proved to be too much for the Falcons to handle with their collective 10 serving aces. Hall, Krause and Espiet dominated the front row with a total of 19 attacks. Cusumano defended the back row, not letting a single ball touch the ground. Her spectacular digs aided setters Fukumitsu and Soto to have 19 assists.

The Lady Wildcats’ next matches are against the Aviano Saints.

Naples High School boys’ volleyball continued their undefeated season sweeping a double-header on Friday and Saturday against American Overseas School of Rome (AOSR) and Vicenza High School.

Friday night saw the first game played on the high school’s newly refinished gym floor as the Wildcats swept the AOSR Falcons in straight sets 3-0. Following intermission, the Wildcats had a little more competition from Vicenza’s Cougars. Dropping the first set, the Wildcats came back to win the next three sets, deciding the match 3-1.

On Saturday, the schedule was reversed, but the results were the same.

Vicenza fell again to Naples in 3 sets to 1.

Finally, the Wildcats quickly dispatched AOSR’s Falcons once again in straight sets 3 to 0.

Seniors Austin Bain, Josh Hensy, and Sam Murdock anchor the boys’ volleyball team. They were recognized during Saturday’s intermission, as this was their last home game of the season. A strong bench of teammates support the senior starters. During the long matches, every Wildcat player got to play. Putting the ‘forza’ into Napoli, the Wildcat team is led and trained by coaches Peter Nagafuchi, Chris Lambert, and Emilio Espiet.

The Wildcats will be back in action again today on their final road trip to face the Aviano Saints before competing in the DoDDS European Volleyball Championship.

Looking Back on 20 Years

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LT JAKE LEHMAN Lt. Jake Lehman is the Radiation Health Officer at U.S. Naval Hospital Naples. He ensures all of the general x-ray, fluoroscopy, computed tomography (CT), magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and mammography machines are calibrated to minimize patients' exposure to ionizing radiation while still providing quality images for doctors.

Lehman's hard work paid off when the mammography unit and program passed a Federal Drug Administration inspection in September with flying colors.

As the sole Radiation Health Officer in the European theater, He also provides radiation health support to U.S. Naval Hospitals Rota and Sigonella and Naval Branch Health Clinics Bahrain and Souda Bay. In his free time, Lehman is an active member of the NSA Naples Ultimate Frisbee Club. You can find them playing in the South Park fields on Support Site every Monday night from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. He says it’s "the best cardio that you'll find anywhere; and more importantly, it's the most fun too. All skill levels are welcome to come out and play."

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SHEILAH BRISTLEY Sheilah Bristley served as the face of the USO during countless events and outreach activities to include memorial services, ‘Taste of Home’ nights, Bingo, area orientation, Jazz Night and many more. In the past three months, she donated more than 50 hours of her time welcoming newcomers, USO patrons and single Sailors with her southern hospitality.

Her dedication to the USO mission during the past months has been noteworthy. “I feel comfortable volunteering for the USO. You are a great group of people that truly care about this community.” Bristley was recently selected as the volunteer of the quarter for USO Naples.

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Air Traffic Controller 1st Class Charles Duckworth speaks about where he came from and his naval career to attendees of his retirement ceremony held at the base chapel of Naval Support Activity Naples, Oct. 8.

The ceremony recognized Duckworth for his 20 years of service and commitment to the Navy. (Photo by MC2 Corey Hensley)

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

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

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

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Learning Local Customs in Formia

Shopping Field Trip to Formia participants check out one of the shops along the main streets during their intercultural relations tour hosted by FFSC Gaeta. (Photo by Angelo D'Arienzo) From FFSC Gaeta

One of the major goals of our Fleet and Family Support Center is to ease the adaptation to the local customs and way of life for the military and their families living in Italy.

Shopping is one of the main activities people engage in when in a different country and this Intercultural workshop is designed to empower individuals to go out on the economy and shop as the Italians do.

This "on the road" workshop in Formia, near Gaeta, took participants to different shops and vendors in the town. Everybody learned where and how to get locally what they need in everyday’s life.

Formia is known as a shopping town and the field trip covered the two main streets. Attendees were able to see what is available off the beaten path.

The purpose of this workshop has been to discover unknown stores and vendors people can go back to at their own convenience to shop with ample time. The major stores were skipped, but the small corner shops were included to provide the real Italian experience.

Some local food options found during the Shopping Field Trip to Formia intercultural relations tour hosted by FFSC Gaeta. (Photo by Angelo D'Arienzo)

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HUMAN RESOURCES OFFICE (HRO) NOTICE: The Department of the Navy announced a hiring freeze effective Jan. 14. Effective immediately, all appropriated funds, U.S. and local national vacancy announcements will be placed on hold until further notice. However, some positions are exempt from the hiring freeze as per the Secretary of the Navy (Manpower & Reserve Affairs) guidance issued Jan. 28. Announcements for exempt positions will be advertised as normal on this page.

HRO WEBSITE: http://www.cnic.navy. mil/regions/cnreurafswa/about/jobs. html Please contact us at 081-568-5409 for any questions. The Human Resources Office is located in the Admin I building at Capodichino, first floor. The customer service hours are Monday through Friday, from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Applications are accepted at the Security Pass and ID Office at Capodichino, OR at the HRO, located in Admin 1, Capodichino, OR by mailing to: HRO, PSC 817 Box 29, FPO AE 09622, OR at Fleet and Family Service Center (FFSC) located on the TLA first floor, at Support Site. HRO must receive mailed applications by closing date of the vacancy announcement.

PLEASE NOTE: Customer service operation hours for the following HRO services are Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. and from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.: • ID/CAC CARDS (DD1172-2) • Requests for an Official Passport (DD1056) • Logistical Support Letters • Work Certificates NOTICE: The Department of the Navy announced a hiring freeze effective Jan. 14. Effective immediately, all appropriated funds, U.S. and local national vacancy announcements will be placed on hold until further notice.

U.S. POSITIONS NOTE: Effective May 1, CONUS hires currently residing in the Naples/Gaeta commuting areas must apply through USAJOBS in order to receive consideration.

CLOSING DATE: OCT 24 Paralegal Specialist, GS-095011, ANN#EUR14-690748-EG, Full Time Permanent Security Specialist, GS-0080-07 KPP GS-0080-09, ANN#EUR13667058-EG-R1, Full Time Permanent Accounting Officer, GS-0510-14, ANN#EUR14-694896-EG, Full Time Permanent

LOCAL NATIONALS (LN) POSITIONS NO VACANCIES If you have any questions, contact the front desk at 081-568-5409. You will be contacted within 24 hours, so please be sure to provide your contact information. Thank you and we appreciate your input, whether negative or positive so that we can find ways to improve the HRO services or continue to provide excellent service.

As a reminder, an HRO representative is available for the bi-weekly "Meet & Greet" at the Support Site food court area. Please feel free to come by, pick up a copy of a vacancy announcement that you may be interested in applying for, or ask questions. If the HRO representative is unable to provide you a response, he or she will bring the question back to the HRO office and you will be provided an answer or a call back the same day. The next "Meet & Greet" is from 8-9 a.m. Oct. 21.

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

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

NSA NAPLES U.S. POSITIONS, MWR OPEN CONTINUOUS POSITIONS Child and Youth Programs Assistant, CY-1702-I/II, ANN#13071, (Multiple Positions). Regular full time/ part-time/ flexible. Child Development Centers, School Age Care, Youth Programs, Capodichino/Support Site. Provides appropriate developmental care and instruction for children and youth ranging in age from 6 weeks to 18 years in a Child and Youth Program setting Performs routine, day-to-day care of infants and children ranging from 6 weeks to 5 years old.

Assembles or gathers materials and equipment necessary to execute School Age Care for children ranging from 6 years old to 9 years old, School Age Care Pre-Teen for children ranging from 10 years old to 12 years old, and Teen Center Program for children ranging from 13 years old to 18 years old. Receives and releases children to/from authorized parents, guardian.

Recreation Aid, NF-0189-01, ANN#12-002, flexible, Auto/Skills Center, Support Site. Provides information concerning facility, operation and regulations. Ensures adherence to regulations and safety procedures.

Recreation Aid, NF-0189-01, ANN#12-042, flexible, Golf Course, Carney Park. Collects green fees (monthly and daily), locker fees and fees for electric cart rentals.

Employee will act as starter when needed on weekdays and assist when needed as cashier.

Recreation Aid, NF-0189-01, ANN#12-044, flexible, NOR Center, Carney Park. Provides and maintain recreation and athletic equipment issue.

Recreation Aid, NF-0189-01, ANN#12-155, flexible, Liberty Division, Capodichino. Helps the customers in the recreation center with recreational events.

Recreation Aid, NF-0189-01 (Theater Concessionaire) ANN#13015, flexible, Reel Time Theater II, Support Site. This position transacts the sale of refreshments at the theater snack bar.

Recreation Aid, NF-0189-01, ANN#13-035, flexible Fitness Branch, Capodichino/Support Site.

Performs maintenance on various types of recreation and athletic equipment to ensure that all equipment is in good condition and safe for patron use.

Recreation Aid, NF-0189-01 ANN #13-128, flexible part time, Bowling Center, Support Site. Provides oversight of activities and necessary services to authorized patrons.

Recreation Aid (Intramural Sports), NF-0189-01, ANN#13-140, flexible, Fitness Branch, Capo/ Support Site. Assists the Sport Coordinator to plan the fitness activities.

Food Service Worker, NA-740804, ANN#13-126 flexible part time, Bowling Center, Support Site.

Performs a variety of tasks such as grilling or frying pancakes, hamburgers, hot dogs, bacon, eggs, sausage, by watching while the items are cooking, turning as required; regulating temperature and removing when done.

CNREURAFSWA NAF U.S POSITION CYP Operation Clerk, NF-030302, ANN#13-065,(Multiple Positions) regular full time/part time & flexible, Fleet and Family Readiness Program, CYP Division, Naples.

The purpose of this Child and Youth Program Operations Clerk is to serve as a contact point for information and perform clerical and administrative tasks in support of the CYP, which includes Child Development Centers (CDCs), Child Development Homes (CDH), School Age Care (SAC) programs, Youth program (YP). Open Until Filled.

CYP Education Technician Leader, CY-1702-II, ANN#14-003 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. Open Until Filled CYP Education Technician Leader, CY-1702-II, ANN#14-004 regular full time (Eligible for Post Allowance) Fleet and Family Readiness Program, CYP Division, Teen Center. 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. Open Until Filled

NAF LOCAL NATIONAL POSITION Financial Technician, Ua-050306, ANN#14-002, temporary full time, CNREURAFSWA NAF Regional Business Office, Naples.

Closing date: Oct. 18.

NEX EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES Gricignano, Building 2091-B Call 081-813-5253/5254 Hours: Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

For a current list of U.S. vacancies and the on-line application, please visit our website at: https:// www.NavyExchange.jobs.

U.S. NAF POSITIONS AVAILABLE DISTRICT ACQUISITIONS Ann#130001SH Assistant Contract Specialist/22/NF-03/RFTOpen Until Filled. Annual Pay Rate: $26,786 - $34,079. Assists higher level Contracts Specialist in contracting functions including solicitation, preparation of proposals and purchase orders; collects, summarizes, analyzes and evaluates data under minimal supervision. Candidates must be proficient in MS Office and display excellent English verbal and written communication skills. *No moving expenses or housing allowances authorized.

GRICIGNANO MAIN STORE Ann#130002F2 Customer Service Clerk/CS/NF-02/Flex- Open Until Filled. Pay Rate: $8.50$10.00. Performs a variety of customer service duties including special orders, foreign currency exchange, Western Union, merchandise returns, etc.

Ann#130001T2 Security Guard/ 52/NF-01/Flex. Open Until Filled.

Pay Rate: $9.00-$11.00. Ensures enforcement of security measures; conducts inspections; prepares reports concerning security related incidents, etc.

Ann#1300023Z Cashier Checker/CC/NF-01/Flex- Open Until Filled. Pay Rate: $8.00-$9.50.

Associates are engaged in the operation of cash registers to record sales in retail checkout areas.

Ann#130002H2 Lead Cashier Checker/CC/NF-01/RFT- Open Until Filled. Pay Rate: $9.00-11.00.

Responsible for leading associates engaged in the operation of cash registers to record sales in retail checkout areas.

Ann#13000240 Sales Clerk/ HL/NF-01/Flex- Open Until Filled.

Pay Rate: $8.00-$9.50. Responsible for selling general merchandise to customers and ensuring merchandise is properly stocked and displayed for the Electronics, Housewares, Domestics, Furniture, and Gifts departments.

Ann#1300023U Sales Clerk/CL/ NF-01/FPT- Open Until Filled. Pay Rate: $8.00-$9.50. Responsible for selling general merchandise to customers and ensuring merchandise is properly stocked and displayed for the Cosmetics, Health & Personal Care, Sporting Goods, Garden, Christmas Shop, Pets, and Cough and Cold departments.

Ann#13000241 Sales Clerk/ SL/NF-01/FPT- Open Until Filled.

Pay Rate: $8.00-$9.50. Responsible for selling general merchandise to customers and ensuring merchandise is properly stocked and displayed for the Jewelry, Mens, Ladies, Shoes, Cosmetics, Handbags, and Children’s departments.

Ann#130001L4 Store Worker/ W3/NA-02/Flex – Open Until Filled. Pay Rate: $10.23. Performs various duties including loading/ unloading merchandise and cart retrieval in an Exchange store, storeroom and/or location.

EARTH & VINE WINE SHOP Ann#120002QJ Sales Clerk/PS/ 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.

CAPODICHINO NEX MART Ann#130001NR Sales Clerk/ MM/ NF-01/Flex- Open Until Filled. Pay Rate: $8.00-$9.50. Responsible for selling general merchandise to customers and ensuring merchandise is properly stocked and available.

GRICIGNANO MINI MART Ann#12000343 Sales Clerk/MM/ NF-01/Flex. Open until filled. Pay Rate: $8.00-$9.50. Responsible for selling general merchandise to customers and ensuring merchandise is properly stocked and available.

Ann#130001JK Supervisory Sales Clerk/MM/NF-02/RFT Open Until Filled. Pay: $9.00$12.00. Responsible for supervising a group of associates that sell rationed items, alcohol and general merchandise to authorized customers exercising professional selling techniques. Candidates must be at least 18 years old to apply.

DISTRIBUTION CENTER, GRICIGNANO Ann#130003UO Warehouse Worker/72/NA-05/Flex - Open Until Filled. Pay Rate: $12.75.. Responsible for one or more functions (receiving, storing, issuing and shipping,etc.) within a warehouse area.

May be assisted by several lower grade associates. Candidates must be at least 18 years old to apply.

ROME EMBASSY MINI MART Ann#1300024L Sales Clerk/ MM/NF-01/Flex- Open Until Filled.

Pay Rate: $8.00-$9.50. Job Summary: Responsible for selling general merchandise to customers and ensuring merchandise is properly stocked and available.