Panorama Oct. 18, 2013

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Naples Says Goodbye to Outgoing 6th Fleet Commander, Welcomes His Replacement

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Vice Adm. Phil Davidson, left, commander of U.S. 6th Fleet, and Adm. Bruce W. Clingan, center, commander of U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa, congratulate Vice Adm. Frank C. Pandolfe at the U.S. 6th Fleet change of command ceremony, Oct. 11, in the Capodichino movie theater. During the ceremony, Davidson relieved Pandolfe as commander of U.S. 6th Fleet. (Photo by MC2 Jared King)

By MC2 (SW) Corey Hensley, U.S. Naval Forces Europe –Africa/ U.S. 6th Fleet Public Affairs

Commander, U.S. 6th Fleet held a change of command ceremony at Naval Support Activity Naples, Oct. 11, in front of distinguished guests, friends, family and shipmates.

During the ceremony, Vice Adm. Phil Davidson relieved Vice Adm. Frank C. Pandolfe as commander, U.S. 6th Fleet.

Adm. Bruce W. Clingan, commander, U.S.

Naval Forces Europe-Africa; commander, Allied Joint Force Command Naples, commented on Pandolfe's accomplishments.

"I am certain when Adm. Pandolfe took the helm two years ago, he did not imagine his area of responsibility would emerge as the most challenging and complex environment the U.S. Navy operates in today," said Clingan.

Clingan also praised Pandolfe's leadership during his tenure at 6th Fleet, calling him "A leader who has harnessed the

The Secretary of the Navy has announced a new Department of the Navy sexual assault survey for 2013, which started Oct. 15, and can be taken online via any device that can access the internet.

The Department of the Navy Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Office (DoN SAPRO), which answers directly to Secretary of the Navy Ray Mabus, created the survey to assess the Department's progress, and learn what more Sailors and Marines think should be done to fight sexual assault.

"We can't help them if we don't know what the issues are, and we don't know if our training is working,"

said Jill Loftus, director of DoN SAPRO. "If they think our training is horrible, then we'd like to know that, so that we can switch gears. We'd also like to know if they think that it is worthwhile and if they're learning stuff because then we can continue in that vein."

From previous surveys, DoN SAPRO has learned that the majority of sexual assaults in the Navy and Marine Corps happen to 18 - 24 year olds in social settings involving alcohol, and that the assaults usually occur at A-schools right after boot camp, or at the first duty station.

"We've used that information to set up pilot programs," said Loftus. "Our Great Lakes experiment that we've been very suc-

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cessful with came from information we learned from our surveys."

The experiment targeted Training Support Center Great Lakes, mainly the Sailors who have recently graduated boot camp. The program brought together the Naval Criminal Investigative Service (NCIS), local hotels, commanding officers, and others to put an end to the risky situations Sailors may encounter.

The program also incorporated bystander intervention training, "No Zebras, No Excuses" training, Sex Signals training, a large group presentation on sexual assault and two small-group presentations with discussion groups. see SEXUAL ASSAULT SURVEY Page 10

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immense intellectual capital resident in our staff of military and civilian professionals to shape the operational environment ... a commander who has been the driving force behind the 6th Fleet's success in effectively responding to numerous crises over an expansive area of responsibility."

Pandolfe began his remarks by expressing his gratitude for the men and women serving under him and with him throughout 6th Fleet.

Sailors Encouraged to Make a Difference with New Sexual Assault Survey

By MC1 Peggy Trujillo, Defense Media Activity - Navy

Intercultural Tour to Family Vineyard in Paolisi

Weekly Crime Report Review what happened between Oct. 9 and Oct. 15.

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Captain’s Corner For many families in the NSA Naples community, the Support Site at Gricignano di Aversa is much more than military housing; it is home.

Having lived there for nearly two and a half years, I often reflect on our great community and the outstanding facilities we enjoy here in Naples. Sometimes it is easy to take them for granted, but we are truly blessed. Our facilities are relatively new, in great shape and the Support Site has remained nearly immune from the budgetary issues we have endured this year. Many other installations around the world are not nearly as fortunate. We are all part of this community and get to share in the benefits of living here, we also share the responsibility of taking care of what we have and ensuring the base is safe for everyone.

We rely on our residents to help us maintain the base and enforce the rules. Please report problems in a timely manner to ensure they are quickly rectified and take an active role in encouraging responsible behavior. Be part of the solution - if you see a child riding a bike or a skateboard and they are not wearing a helmet, stop them and say something. You could be the one who prevents a serious injury. If a pet bites someone because it was not on its leash or the fields are a mess because no one is picking up after their pets, it degrades the quality of life for everyone.

Speaking of kids staying safe, we have a couple of great events for kids and families aboard the Support Site in coming weeks with Spooktacular and Halloween. The Spooktacular, on Oct. 25, lets our little ghouls and goblins enjoy a night to dress up, carve pumpkins, escape the maze, scream at the haunted house, and of course trick or treat. Trick or treating will also take place on Halloween, when we encourage all Support Site residents to set up in front of the doors of our buildings. This way, kids are not in danger of tripping and falling down flights of stairs in large, bulky costumes.

We have seen an uptick in power outages on the Support Site recently. Unfortunately, we are reliant upon the Italian electric power company ENEL for our Support Site power. Normally, the outages are brief as we experience power fluctuations from off base that trip the safety circuit breakers in the Support Site substation. These circuit breakers protect the base’s electrical infrastructure as well as our residents’ electrical equipment like big screen TVs, computers, etc. When this occurs, Mirabella is notified and they reset the breakers within 20-30 minutes.

Before we installed the circuit breakers, resident equipment was regularly damaged by power spikes. On Wednesday, we had a longer outage a result of an ENEL transformer failure which resulted in approximately seven hours without power while ENEL affected repairs.

We had seen a significant decline in power outages until recently as a result of our engagement with ENEL. We are again re-engaging with them to ensure more reliable service and investigating other potential improvements.

Bottom line - the problem nearly always resides off base with the quality of power being provided by ENEL and we continue to work to develop a viable long-term fix. I regret the inconvenience this causes to our residents and ask for your patience as we work to improve the situation.

As we approach Halloween and the rest of the holiday season, take advantage of opportunities to get out and about. Be smart, though; use risk management and always utilize a designated driver or bus if you intend to drink.

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The rotator flight is currently operating on a 48 hour delay. It will arrive from the U.S. on Friday. The outbound flight to the U.S. is expected to depart on Sunday. Passengers may contact the passenger service agents for detailed information at DSN 6265283/5369.

Participation Encouraged in SAPR Survey The 2013 Navywide sexual assault survey is short and completely anonymous. It can be accessed from any web-enabled 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.

Local National Web Timecard Training CNREURAFSWA N8 Payroll will be conducting training on the new Local National Web Timecard program. The training sessions will be held at Capo in Admin II Room G47 (CNREURAFSWA training room) on Oct. 22 and 25, with four classes each day (8-9:30 a.m., 10-11:30 a.m., 12:30-2 p.m., and 2:30-4 p.m.). Training will also be held at Support Site in the Theatre on Oct. 23, 24, and 28, with four classes each day (8-9:30 a.m., 10-11:30 a.m., 12:30-2 p.m., and 2:30-4 p.m.). For further information please contact the payroll office at 626-2813/626-5669 or via email at CNREURAFSWA-Payroll@eu.navy.mil.

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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.

Oct. 19: Basewide Natural Gas Outage at Capo A basewide natural gas outage will take place at Capo Oct. 19 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. This outage is required to install metering devices. Natural gas appliances and hot water heaters will be impacted.

For further info contact Mr. Enrico Peluso 626-6880, cell 335-832-9487 or the PWD Service Desk at 6264981.

Oct. 21-24: Red Ribbon Week Red Ribbon Week will be celebrated Oct. 21-24 in Naples with school events designed to: increase awareness of the destruction caused by alcohol, tobacco, drug abuse and violence, educate teens on ways to avoid using alcohol, drugs and violence (specifically bullying), provide support, prevention and intervention with students who are referred for risk factors. Contact ASACS Naples Middle High School program to learn about their Red Ribbon Week activities (629-4181).

Oct. 23: NSA Women’s Network Meeting

Residential Satisfaction Survey (RSS) The annual Residential Satisfaction Survey (RSS) was delivered to all occupied Support Site units in September. The results of this world wide annual survey are designed to assist leadership in identifying areas for improvements and successful practices that can be shared in the housing community. By taking time to fill out and submit the survey, your voice will be heard and may directly impact future Navy Family Housing residents. The final date of submission has been extended to Oct. 31. The surveys can be completed and mailed in, or submitted online via the website identified on the survey using the survey ID located at the top of the form.

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.

The NSA Women’s Network will hold its second meeting Wednesday, Oct. 23 from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. in PD Classroom G039 for active duty women of all rates and ranks. The topic will be navigating legal assistance. Attendees are invited to bring their lunches to the meeting. For additional information, please contact Master Chief Brewton at DSN 626-5396.

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 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 - 10 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, italysouth@awagonline.org.

Oct. 26: Parents’ Night Out at CDC Children ages 6 weeks to 6th grade are welcome at the CDC Parents’ Night out on Oct. 26; the cost is $4 per hour per child. Babysitting is available from 5 p.m. to 1 a.m. and you may pick your hours. A minimum of 15 children is required for the babysitting to be offered. Sign children up at either Support Site or Capo CDC. For more information, call DSN 629-4390 or 81-811-4390.

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,

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Oct. 26: NOR Rafting Day Trip NOR will host a rafting day trip on the Tangaro River in Salerno on Oct. 26. Cost is €49 (adults) or € 39 (children under 14) and includes equipment, guide and transportation. Meet at Support Site bus stop "C" at 7:45 a.m. Registration is required

by Oct. 21. For more information call DSN 6294947, 081-811-4947, or cell 331-197-4108.

Oct. 28 – Dec. 16: Winter Youth Basketball Registration Registration for Junior League (ages 9-11) and Senior League (ages 12-14) will take place Oct 28 – Dec 16 at the Youth Center on Support Site, during the hours of 6 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. The cost for the season is $60 per child with a 20% discount for additional siblings. Parents must complete the Parent Association for Youth Sports (PAYS) online training and provide a copy of the certificate prior to registering your child. For more information, call Youth Sports at DSN 629-4729 or 081-811-4729.

Oct. 26 & 27: 3rd Annual Racquetball Tournament Naples Intramural Sports will sponsor a Racquetball Tournament for the following categories: Men’s

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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 331-1974132.

Oct. 26-29: NFL Football in London See the Jacksonville Jaguars and the San Francisco 49ers in London. Trip cost is €699 and includes roundtrip airfare & transfers, 3 nights at a four-star hotel, NFL ticket in lower end zone seating, and transfer to Wembley Stadium. Child & single supplement rates available. Sign up at ITT Support Site, DSN 629-7906, ITT Capo, DSN 626-4471 or online at www.mwritt.org.

Oct. 29: Town Hall Meeting with Capt. Gray NSA Naples Commanding Officer Capt. Scott Gray will host a Town Hall meeting for all personnel and families assigned to the Naples area Tuesday, Oct. 29 at the Reel Time Theater at Support Site at 6 p.m. Any questions for the Town Hall should be directed to the Public Affairs office at 626-5907 or NSA Naples Facebook page at www.facebook.com/NSANaples.

Italian News Briefs

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Compiled by Teresa Merola

Romeo and Juliet Statue Considered Unsafe One of Italy’s most visited tourist sites, the romantic bronze statue of Juliet in the “Casa di Giulietta” building in Verona, has been damaged by the affectionate gesture of tourists rubbing their hands against the effigy of Shakespeare’s famous play.

This rubbing has caused two holes, which are widening over time as a result of renewed friction to the point the statue has become unstable and a danger to visitors passing through. The mayor of Verona, Flavio Tosi, meanwhile, has been involved in a separate row over the Arena, the city's internationally renowned Roman amphitheatre, which every year plays host to operas and, more controversially, pop music concerts by national and international singers.

by the Moratti family. Thohir is part-owner of the NBA’s Philadelphia 76ers as well as the owner of two basketball teams in Indonesia and a partowner of Major League Soccer club DC United. Inter won the Champions League, Serie A and Coppa Italia in 2010.

Armani Employee Arrested for Stealing New Collection Police arrested an employee in Milan for stealing clothing from the Armani fashion house’s upcoming collections. The man was caught red-handed by police as he was leaving the fashion house’s headquarters with tops and trousers hidden under his clothes. Police found clothes worth tens of thousands of euros at his house. The man was charged of theft and industrial espionage as he was stealing clothes from future collections.

Another Italian Serie A Club is Foreign-Owned

Royal Palace in Caserta Opens Exhibit

A second Italian Serie A club became foreign-owned on Tuesday. Indonesian billionaire Erick Thohir bought 70 percent controlling stake in Inter club that is fourth place in the Italian premier league, seven points behind league leaders Roma, who have been controlled by an American consortium since May 2011. Inter was owned for nearly half a century

The Royal Palace in Caserta will host an exhibition dedicated to Alexander and Elizabeth Farnese, members of the Farnese family that were very influential in the Italian Renaissance. The exhibition “The Profession of Arms and Diplomacy” opens Oct. 23 and runs until Jan. 6. Most of the paintings are part of the vast collection inherited by Charles

of Bourbon when he obtained the Duchy of Parma and Piacenza. The historical event of that time not only brought Charles to the throne of Naples but also indirectly marked the destiny of the immense wealth art of the Farnese family. The collection includes about 37 paintings and other works from other museums. A ticket costs €13.80 and includes historic apartments, park and exhibition. The palace is open everyday except Tuesdays.

Pet Suites Open Near Milan A 17th-century hotel close to Milan will lodge cats and dogs in Pet Suite Home. Each pet hotel room is filled with a dog house or cat basket and space for scratching their claws. Cats and dogs can also take advantage of the animal limousine service, enjoy some pet pampering or make friends with cat and dog sitters while their owners can relax in their rooms or suites.

Restaurant and Bar Employees to Strike Workers at bars and restaurants called a strike after talks on renewing their national contracts broke down on Monday.

Thousands of bars and restaurants will close Oct. 31. The strike will affect 960,000 restaurants, bar and catering staff employees.

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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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Camels form a road block during a visit to Zoolandia Safari Park in Fasano, Italy.

a trip to the drive-thru Zoo Story and photos by MCC Travis Simmons

Zoolandia in Fasano, about a 3.5 hour drive towards the Adriatic Sea from Naples, provides visitors a safari-like experience as they drive through different sections of the park with animals able to roam around your vehicle.

Jurassic Park-style double gates with warning signs about windows being up separate the sections with the more dangerous animals like the lions, tigers and bears, which are all able to walk up to your car as you pass through their area.

It’s one thing to put your windows down in order to feed some deer, camels, ostriches or giraffes; it’s quite another when the paws of the animals seem larger than your head.

It’s not the vast, open grasslands of an African safari, but you have more of a guarantee of seeing the animals during such a short visit. In our one visit, we witnessed lions wrestling, bears doing a little stand-up boxing and a tiger using a 20-foot tree

like it was a tiny scratching post. Our one-year-old daughter was intrigued with the intensity of the lion roars.

There are also normal amusement park rides like roller coasters and log rides, as well as water shows and carnival-style games at Zoolandia. The seal show we attended packed the room with families and let a few kids interact with the three slip-

pery performers. They also have other aquatic performances at scheduled times throughout the day and a train that will take you through a monkey jungle and other park areas.

While on that side of the peninsula, visitors with time can also see the Bari Huts, an archaeological park, and some small beaches scattered along the coast.

Victoria Simmons says hello to a lion while traveling through their section of the Zoolandia Safari Park in Fasano, Italy.

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Vice Adm. Frank C. Pandolfe speaks to guests during the U.S. 6th Fleet change of command ceremony at Naval Support Activity Naples.

During the ceremony, Pandolfe was relieved by Vice Adm. Phil Davidson as commander of U.S. 6th Fleet. (Photo

by MC2 Corey Hensley) "For the past two years, this staff, our task forces, and our ships, aircraft, and Sailors in the fleet have worked together to enhance security throughout this theater.

From ballistic missile defense to preparing for crisis response and conducting maritime security operations, you delivered success to this region, to our nation, and to the NATO alliance. I am very proud of what you have done!"

Pandolfe then stressed the need for, and the importance of, always being ready.

"As I look back over the past two years - which have gone by in the blink of an eye - I'm amazed at all the change that has taken place. The region in which we operate is indeed highly dynamic and unpredictable. It requires ready forces that are thoroughly trained, properly positioned; well focused and practiced in working alongside our allies to enhance security and stability."

For his leadership as commander, U.S. 6th Fleet and his dedication to executing the mission, Pandolfe was

presented the Distinguished Service Medal by Clingan.

After the award presentation and the reading of their orders, Pandolfe relinquished command of 6th Fleet to Davidson, who then offered his perspective to his new staff.

"All of us in the U.S. Navy continue to be guided by our CNO's three tenets: warfighting first... operate forward... be ready," said Davidson. "At U.S. 6th Fleet, we can and will continue to embody these tenets in our current operations, in our readiness to respond to crises, and in the many partnerships we have here in Europe and Africa."

Pandolfe will serve in the Pentagon as director, Strategic Plans and Policy, J-5, Joint Staff; and senior member, United States Delegation to the United Nations Military Staff Committee.

Davidson previously served as director of Maritime Operations for U.S. Fleet Forces Command in Norfolk, Va.

Energy Conservation October Is Energy Awareness Month From the NSA Naples Energy Management Team

We first set aside a time to remind us about saving energy in 1981 with American Energy Week.

The Department of the Navy has long been conducting energy awareness campaigns that promote the wise and efficient use of energy.

Our nation can benefit from the wise use of energy at federal facilities. As the single largest domestic user of energy, the federal government spends more than $9 billion to power its vehicles, operations, and approximately 500,000 facilities throughout the United States. Efficient energy management at federal facilities: • Saves taxpayer dollars • Reduces greenhouse gas emissions • Protects the environment and natural resources

• Contributes to our national security In addition, regulations like the Energy Policy Act of 2005 require federal agencies to meet a number of energy and water management goals.

With so many major global challenges tied to energy use, including air pollution, climate change, volatile fuel supplies and costs, aging energy infrastructure and reliance on fossil fuels, it makes sense to choose energy efficiency as a basic work ethic and lifestyle.

During Energy Awareness Month, and throughout the year, we must all remember that saving energy is an individual priority and focus. We can safeguard our energy infrastructure and reduce our carbon footprint in all that we do through simple choices and attention to energy efficiency.

Funding Issues Shift Board Schedule From Navy Personnel Command Public Affairs Office

Due to a lapse in federal funding, all statutory and administrative selection

boards scheduled for October are being rescheduled, Navy leaders said Oct. 11.

According to Capt. Chris Halton, assistant commander for Career Progression at

Navy Personnel Command (NPC), boards are comprised of Sailors from around the world. Since NPC has no travel funding, no one is able to be a voting member of a board or work as an assistant recorder.

"NPC does not vote on any board and the board recommendations are made by Fleet sailors," said Halton.

An updated fiscal year 2015 board schedule will be posted on the NPC website once all of the details are worked out.

Visit www.npc.navy.mil/ boards/generalboardinfo in the upcoming days for the updated schedule.

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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.

• 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) • Oct. 20: Alateen Support Group, (ages 12-18), 9 a.m. to 10 a.m., Support Site FFSC. • Oct. 21 – 25: Transition GPS Workshop: Pre Retirement, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Support Site FFSC • Oct. 21: Early Childhood Parenting, 8:15 a.m. to 9:45 a.m.

Support Site Elementary School (3 of 5 Sessions) • Oct. 21: Cultural Tips, 9 a.m. to 10 a.m., TLA Coffee Shop • Oct. 21: Prenatal Parenting: Nutrition, Fetal & child Development, and Labor & Delivery, 2: 30 p.m. to 4 p.m.

Support Site FFSC (3 of 4 Sessions) • Oct. 22: Early Childhood Parenting, 8:15 a.m. to 9:45 a.m.

Support Site Elementary School (4 of 5 Sessions) • Oct. 22: Visit the Egg Castle, a Chocolate Store and Ice Cream Shop, 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., (Leaves from Capo – Meeting point inside McDonalds) • Oct. 22: Easy Italian, 9 a.m. to noon, Support Site FFSC (1 of 3 Sessions) • Oct. 22: Al-Anon Support Group, 6 p.m. to 7 p.m., Support Site FFSC. • Oct. 23: Early Childhood Parenting, 8:15 a.m. to 9:45 a.m.

SS Elementary School (5 of 5 Sessions) • Oct. 23: Saving and Investing, 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Support Site FFSC • Oct. 23: Retirement Planning with TSP, 10:30 a.m. to noon, Support Site FFSC • Oct. 23: Choices: Managing Your Mood, 2 p.m. to 4 p.m., Support Site FFSC (2 of 3 Sessions) • Oct. 24: Resume Writing, 9 a.m. to noon, Support Site FFSC • Oct. 24: Italian Cooking Class, 10:20 a.m. to 2 p.m., (Leaves from Support Site. Cost is 15 euro, to be paid at the restaurant.

Requires prior purchase of 2 E1 bus tickets at NEX Coffee Shop.

• Oct. 24: Nurturing Touch Child & Infant Massage, 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. Support Site FFSC • Oct. 24: Becoming a Love & Logic Parent, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.

FFSC (4 of 7 Sessions) • Oct. 25: PlayPals, Playmate Play Date, 9:30 a.m.

Playground behind Support Site Library • Oct. 25: Relaxation Techniques for Labor and Delivery, 12:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m., Support Site FFSC (2 of 2 Sessions)

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

All classes require registration.

• Oct. 21: Smooth Move Workshop, 9 a.m. to 10 a.m.

• Oct. 22: Visit to Chocolate Factory and Roman ‘Norba’, 8:15 a.m. to 5 p.m.

• Oct 24: Cooking Class: Pasta, Fagioli & Polenta, 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Crime Report for Oct. 9 - Oct. 15 From the NSA Naples Command Investigative Division and NCIS

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Red Ribbon Week at Naples Schools

By Kristin Himmler, ASACS Naples Middle High School program

Giuseppe Del Giacco, ICR specialist, provides fresh bread to tour participants after visiting the vineyard and tasting homemade wine. (Photo by Aracely Aguilar)

a Visit to a Local Vineyard From Fleet and Family Support Center Naples

One of the many gifts of living in Italy is the vast opportunity to explore local small vineyards and wineries. In September, Giuseppe Del Giacco, Fleet and Family Support Center Intercultural Relations Specialist, took a group of 40 Americans to his hometown of Paolisi for a tour of his vineyard.

Paolisi is located in the province of Benevento, approximately one hour northeast of Support Site.

During the visit, participants were able to learn about the entire process of wine making, from starting a vineyard to actually producing and bottling the wine. “It was an extremely special opportunity to visit Giuseppe’s vineyard,” said Anna McCahill.

“It is clearly a place he is very proud of and I felt

privileged to take part in such an exceptional trip.”

Del Giacco’s vineyard has been in his family for more than 200 years and has a long tradition of wine production. He was very eager to share the secrets to vine pruning, grape spraying and ultimately wine making.

“It is a true honor taking care of the grapes and vines on the same land where my ancestors worked,” said Del Giacco. “My hope is that [participants] can take this knowledge back to the States with them and produce good homemade wine where they live.”

Fleet and Family Support Center ICR specialists are available to answer your cultural questions. For more information on ICR workshops or to sign up, call DSN: 629-6372, 081-811-6372 or email FFSCNSANaplesItaly@eu.navy.mil.

The Red Ribbon Campaign began as a way to honor the work of Enrique (Kiki) Camarena who, as a Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) agent, was tortured and killed in Mexico in 1985. Camarena had worked his way through college, served in the Marines and became a police officer prior to joining the DEA. In addition to honoring Camarena’s work, the Red Ribbon Campaign’s tradition of displaying Red Ribbons also symbolizes intolerance of drug, alcohol, and violence while allowing teens, parents and community members to present a unified and visible commitment towards this cause.

Some communities, including Naples Middle High School, combine their Red Ribbon Campaigns with Bullying Prevention because researchers have found that middle and high school students who bully their peers are more likely to use alcohol, cigarettes, and marijuana, as well as have a higher rate of criminal records by the age of 30.

Decreasing the risks factors and increasing the protective factors in youth can help make them less likely to become a bully or abuse alcohol or other drugs.

Red Ribbon Week will be celebrated Oct. 21- 24 in Naples with school events designed to increase awareness of the destruction caused by alcohol, tobacco, drug abuse and violence; educate teens on ways to avoid using alcohol, drugs and violence (specifically bullying); and alert families and community members to programs and services available in the community to prevent and intervene with high risk factors.

What Can You Do? Use Red Ribbon Week as a way to start (or continue) a conversation with your kids about healthy living.

To help keep your teen free from alcohol, other drugs and violence: • Be available and talk openly with your teen about his/her problems.

• Spend quality time as a family and get help for problems that arise.

• Set clear rules and limits with your teen about where they can go on the economy, what activities you approve of, and who they can, and can’t, spend time with.

• Monitor your teen’s activities and peers.

• Provide clear, consistent discipline.

• Show your teen empathy and help them form positive values.

• Support and be actively involved in your teen’s education.

• Encourage your teen to try his/her best in school and plan for the future.

Contact the ASACS Naples Middle High School program at DSN 629-4181 to learn about their Red Ribbon Week activities.

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Participants of the NATO Response Force Component Commander's Conference pose for a group photo at the Allied Joint Force Command Naples headquarters in Lago Patria, Oct. 9. (Photo by Petty Officer Patrick Jennings, UK Royal Navy)

JFC Naples Hosts NRF Component Commander's Conference

By Capt. Rob Leese, JFC Naples Public Affairs

Allied Joint Force Command Naples Commander Adm. Bruce W. Clingan met with NATO Response Force (NRF) component commanders at the headquarters in Lago Patria, Oct. 9, to speak about training, capabilities and challenges facing the NRF now and in the future.

The NRF is a highly ready and technologicallyadvanced multinational force made up of land, air, maritime and special operations forces that the Alliance can deploy quickly to wherever it is needed.

Clingan welcomed more than 18 commanders and staff representatives before addressing the participants about finishing the standby period and beginning to plan next year’s NRF certification exercises.

"We are eager to collaborate, cooperate and to work with you in the coming time to maintain the highest possible readiness," said Clingan.

Participants said the conference allowed them to speak about challenges, areas to develop, and ways to work together more efficiently in planning, training and operations.

"It is important to have the opportunity to reflect back on the preparation cycle and with the NRF standby period largely behind us and to think about how we move forward with those lesson learned," said Clingan.

The 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, freedom of the seas and economic lifelines throughout its area of responsibility and beyond.

Navy Medicine Presents Malaria Vaccine Research Achievements at Roundtable From Naval Medical Research Center Public Affairs Navy Medicine’s malaria vaccine research achievements were highlighted during the most recent meeting of the Malaria Roundtable in Washington, D.C., Sept 12. The Malaria Roundtable is composed of representatives from about 20 groups with a commitment to progress in malaria re-search and development including the American Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene, Malaria No More and World Vision; the roundtable is cochaired by PATH (Program for Appropriate Technology in Health) and the U.N. Federation.

Capt. Judith Epstein, the clinical director of the Naval Medical Research Center’s (NMRC) Malaria Vaccine Development effort spoke about the collaborative research effort that made news recently about the breakthrough in a malaria vaccine that was reported in the journal, Science, in August.

“At the Malaria Roundtable I had the opportunity to present the results of a clinical trial assessing the safety, tolerability, immunogenicity and protective efficacy of a malaria vaccine that was administered intravenously to healthy adult volunteers during a clinical trial at NIH,” said Epstein. “This was a collaborative effort involving researchers from NMRC, the Walter Reed Army Institute of Research, the National Institutes of Health and Sanaria, Inc. The vaccine was well tolerated with no serious ad-verse events and this first assessment of the IV administration of the vaccine resulted in high-level protection. The findings demonstrated that a dosethreshold for inducing protective efficacy can be achieved and it is safe and meets regulatory standards.”

Malaria has had a significant impact on U.S. military operations

Lt. Cmdr. Kelly Larson, left, and Hospital Corpsman 2nd Class Edward Lopez test a Togolese villager for malaria during an Africa Partnership Station 2012 health fair. Africa Partnership Station is an international security cooperation initiative, facilitated by the commander of U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa, aimed at strengthening global maritime partnerships through training and collaborative activities in order to improve maritime safety and security in Africa. (Photo by Tech. Sgt. Donald R. Allen)

throughout history. Malaria was responsible for a greater loss of manpower than enemy fire in all conflicts occurring in tropical regions during the 20th century. Malaria continues to present a major challenge to force health protection during operations in any environment where malaria is endemic. This includes over 100 countries spanning the tropical and subtropical regions of the world, including most of sub-Saharan Africa and larger regions of South Asia, Southeast Asia, Oceania, central Asia, the Middle East, Central and South America and the Caribbean. In a malaria-naïve military population an infection can severely degrade performance, result in missed duty, and may lead to prolonged hospitalization and, in some cases, death.

“The Navy needs a vaccine which is as effective against malaria, a

serious threat to military personnel in malaria-endemic areas, as the vaccines used every day to prevent other life-threatening dis-eases. Our mission at NMRC is to develop a malaria vaccine to prevent malaria morbidity and mortality in military personnel and in vulnerable populations for the benefit of global public health,” said Epstein. “We have reached an incredible milestone in vaccine development, but we still have more research to do, with the hopes of having an effective vaccine for the military in the next five years or so.”

Malaria is not a unique military infectious disease, it is a major global health issue and according to WHO World Malaria Report there were 216 million cases of malaria and an estimated 655,000 deaths in 2010. Most deaths occur among children living in Africa.

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

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.

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. 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 Saturday, Oct. 19 Hotel Transylvania, PG (3D) Premiere Showing 4 p.m.

Captain Phillips, PG-13 6 p.m.

Gravity, PG-13 (3D) 7 p.m.

Rush, R, Premiere Showing 3 p.m.

Sunday, Oct. 20 Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs 2, PG (3D) 4 p.m.

Captain Phillips, PG-13 6 p.m.

Prisoners, R 7 p.m.

The Family, R

Monday, Oct. 21 Closed, No Movies Tuesday, Oct. 22 Closed, No Movies Wednesday, Oct. 23 4:30 p.m. Hotel Transylvania, PG (3D) 6 p.m.

One Direction: This is Us, PG, Last Showing 7 p.m.

Rush, R Thursday, Oct. 24 4:30 p.m. Getaway, PG-13, Last Showing 6 p.m.

Prisoners, R 7 p.m.

Captain Phillips, PG-13

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Friday, Oct. 25 4:30 p.m. Hotel Transylvania, PG 6 p.m.

Gravity, PG-13 7 p.m.

Don Jon, 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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USH, R, Cast: Chris Hemsworth, Olivia Wilde, Natalie Dormer, Daniel Brhl, Tom Wlaschiha.

Action/Adventure, 123 min. Set against the sexy and glamorous golden age of Formula 1 racing, this film portrays the exhilarating true story of two of the greatest rivals the world has ever witnessed-handsome English playboy Hunt and his methodical, brilliant opponent, Lauda. Taking us into their personal lives on and off the track, Rush follows the two drivers as they push themselves to the breaking point of physical and psychological endurance, where there is no shortcut to victory and no margin for error. If you make one mistake, you die.

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

Drama, 153 min. Your child is missing. Every second counts. How far would you go? When his six-year-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?

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

TOURS OPEN TO BOTH U.S. MILITARy AND NATO I.D. CARD HOLDERS USO DAILY TOURS Oct. 18 Oct. 19 Oct. 20 Oct. 25 Oct. 26

Sorrento by Night............................€38 Olive Oil Tasting and Lunch ..........€44 Hiking the Path of Gods ................€32 Hercolaneum and Mt. Vesuvius......€48 Halloween Bash at Cantina del Vesuvio..............................................€44 Oct. 27 Cake Decorating Class ...................€29 Oct. 27 Rome of the Caesars........................€57

WEEKEND TOURS Nov. 9-10 Veteran’s Day Weekend in Florence . .€178 Nov. 27-30 Thanksgiving in Venice . . . . . . . . . . . . .€226 Dec. 12-15 Christmas Markets in Northern Italy . .€345 Dec. 20-27 Med Christmas Cruise . . . . . . . . . . . . .€717 Dec. 24-25 Christmas in Rome . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .€187 Dec. 30-Jan.2 New Year’s in Budapest . . . . . . . . . . . . .€622

No Children Under 10 Admitted to R-Rated Movies

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-handgal, 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 foodanimal 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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OTEL TRANSYLVANIA, PG, Cast: Adam Sandler, Andy Samberg, Selena Gomez, Kevin James, Fran Drescher. Animation, 92 min, Welcome to the Hotel Transylvania, Dracula's lavish fivestake resort, where monsters and their families can live it up, free to be the monsters they are without humans to bother them. On one special weekend, Dracula has invited some of the world's most famous monsters - Frankenstein and his wife, the Mummy, the Invisible Man, a family of werewolves, and more - to celebrate his daughter Mavis's 118th birthday.

For Drac, catering to all of these legendary monsters is no problem - but this could come crashing down when one ordinary guy stumbles on the hotel and takes a shine to Mavis

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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 XFactor, 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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In the Spotlight LT KELLY PEARL MARGARET RICKETTS Lt. Kelly Ricketts is division officer of the Gold Team and stands out as one of the Medical Home Port staff members at U.S. Naval Hospital Naples. She has worked in a variety of roles since her graduation from Nursing School at the University of Illinois at Chicago in 2006. Along with her nursing specialty in Behavioral Health, she also holds a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology. Her dynamic experience comes from tours at Naval Medical Center Portsmouth, Captain James A. Lovell Federal Health Care Center, as well as deployments to GITMO and Afghanistan. As Division Officer of the Gold Team Ricketts is hoping to be able to serve on future deployments to further her work experiences in behavioral health. Her knowledge working with Substance Abuse Rehabilitation Program, Sexual Assault Prevention and Response, Nursing Professional Practice Committee and coding makes helps ensures our active-duty force is medically ready to deploy when needed. Her seven years in the Navy Nurse Corps have afforded her many opportunities, one of which is the ability “to travel and experience new friends, new cultures, delicious new foods, especially the graniti!”

HN SAMUEL WILLIAMS Hospitalman Samuel Williams is a hard-charging Surgical Technologist with a can-do attitude. His professionalism, coupled with his easy-going nature, helps put his patients at ease during their visits to the ophthalmology clinic.

Williams prides himself in being passionate with deep convictions to being a Sailor in the United States Navy. An enthusiastic member of the command’s Color Guard, he devotes countless personal hours to training and performances of military honors, providing an inspiration to others with his dedication to naval customs and traditions.

Williams calls the city of brotherly love, Philadelphia, home. He left Naval Hospital Jacksonville, Fla. for Naples, Italy just one year ago and his favorite part of living abroad is his adventures travelling around Europe. When asked about his tour in Italy so far, he simply answers, “I like it!” His dream vacation is to visit Paris. When he finds free time, he spends it reading classic and fantasy novels. Williams’ future plans are to receive his bachelor’s degree in Nursing Sciences and to be commissioned as a naval officer in the Nurse Corps.

The Power Is In Your Hands

By Cmdr. Daniel Swisshelm, Infection Control Officer at U.S. Naval Hospital Naples

The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) estimates that 2.2 million children under the age of five die each year from diarrheal diseases and pneumonia. Despite costly research projects and the constant quest for new vaccines, these numbers continue to rise at an alarming rate. Surprisingly, the proven cure doesn’t come from a laboratory. The road to a healthier population starts with you and your hands.

Tuesday marked the 6th Annual Global Hand Washing Day, an initiative sponsored by numerous public and private organizations to raise awareness and support hand washing with soap and water. Hand washing is the single most important thing you can do to prevent the spread of infection and disease.

Although most of us have unlimited access to soap and water, we frequently pass by the sink without taking the opportunity to wash our hands. It’s the act of rubbing our hands together with soap and warm water that not only gets rid of dirt and grime, but also the germs that cause all kinds of illnesses, including the flu.

Adequate hand washing has the potential to protect one out of three young children with diarrheal diseases and one out of six children with pneumonia and other respiratory infections.

While the best way to prevent influenza infection is to receive an annual flu vaccinate, hand washing can have a dramatic impact on our community this flu season. Do your part to promote hand washing in your home. Practice the healthy habits of good hand hygiene and cover your mouth and nose when you cough or sneeze. Remember, the key to a healthier community is “in your hands.”

For more information on the Global Hand Washing Day, visit www.globalhandwashingday.org.

SEXUAL ASSAULT Referring to Great Lakes, Loftus said, "Using anonymous surveys, we have seen a 60 percent reduction in sexual assaults over the past 34 months."

This year's survey incorporates questions from previous surveys, Department of Defense surveys and academic surveys. Pulling from the surveys and lessons learned, DoN SAPRO made the survey more concise to pinpoint the information they're trying to find, while taking less time from Sailors and Marines.

"The 10-minute survey that's online focuses directly on the issues surrounding sexual assault, and addresses issues such as perceptions, attitudes of Sailors and Marines about the issue of sexual assault," said Cmdr. David McKay, a research psychologist at DoN SAPRO. "We're also interested in understanding reporting behaviors and attitudes about reporting.

"Sexual assault is one of the top priorities of the Secretary, and should be a top priority for all Sailors and Marines, to try to figure out how to combat sexual assault,” said McKay. “The survey is important because it does a couple things. One, it helps us gauge progress on the different interventions we're implementing. Secondly, it provides an opportunity for Sailors and Marines to speak directly to the Secretary about their experiences about sexual assault."

The 21st Century Sailor and Marine Office (N-17) lists combating sexual assault as one of its main priorities. Rear Adm. Sean S. Buck, the director of N-17, spends time with Sailors to get feedback.

"When I visit with Sailors, I am constantly asked - 'what else can I do to make a difference?' Besides looking out for your shipmates and actively intervening when necessary, surveys like this are your chance to do something, to make your voice heard," Buck said.

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Although the survey is a chance for Sailors and Marines to be heard, it is completely anonymous. No one will get a reminder to complete the survey because no one is tracking the individuals who take the survey.

"We won't know if you haven't filled out the survey," said Loftus. "There's no fingerprint.

There's no electronic tag to our survey. It can be taken from a smart phone; it can be taken from a tablet; it can be taken at the Apple store; it can be taken at your desktop or at home. We have no idea who you are and so you won't get that email reminding you to take it."

Loftus said that some of the initiatives that Mabus has instituted, based on previous survey results, included doubling the number of sexual assault investigators at NCIS, increasing the number of sexual assault response coordinators, 66 full-time victim advocates that are civilians trained as counselors, who will help victim support. The JAG is also instituting a victim's legal counsel who will help victims through the process and the Navy is deploying civilian resiliency counselors, who are also certified SARCs, on every big deck.

"I think that the Navy and the Marine Corps are really spending the resources and putting the attention on prevention, victim care and support," said Loftus. "We think that if Sailors and Marines are honest and forthright in taking this survey, and we get enough of them, that we'll be able to show the nation and other service people that we're really taking this seriously, that we care, and that we don't want victims. We want to prevent sexual assault.

This is a way for every member of the service to help us do that."

The survey is available at www.donsapro. navy.mil/donsas.html.

The password for all military participants is 2013Survey and the survey will be available through Jan. 6, 2014.

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congress Passes bill reopening Federal Government

By Jim Garamone, American Forces Press Service

President Barack Obama signed legislation late Wednesday night bringing federal employees back to work after Congress finally resolved the budget logjam which led to a 16-day shutdown.

Senate leaders championed bipartisan legislation to reopen the government and remove the threat of government default on its debts. All federal government employees – including some 4,000 Defense Department employees – will report to work tomorrow.

The legislation is a continuing resolution that will provide federal government spending at fiscal year 2013 levels. This keeps the sequester-level budget in effect.

The act will keep the government open through Jan. 15 and raises the debt limit through Feb. 7. The act contains a provision for a joint Senate-House committee to work on a budget recommendation for fiscal year 2014.

Those recommendations are due Dec. 13.

The legislation includes the provision to pay all furloughed employees for the period of the lapse in appropriations. The act calls for those employees to be paid “as soon as practicable.”

Even before the House of Representatives voted, President Obama signaled his intent to

sign the bill. “We’ll begin reopening our government immediately,” he said in a White House appearance. “And we can begin to lift this cloud of uncertainty and unease from our businesses and from the American people.”

Obama asked that all political officials take the lesson of the gridlock to heart and work together to solve the nation’s problems.

“My hope and expectation is,” Obama said, “everybody has learned that there is no reason why we can’t work on the issues at hand, why we can’t disagree between the parties while still being agreeable, and make sure that we’re not inflicting harm on the American people when we do have disagreements.”

“So hopefully that’s a lesson that will be internalized, and not just by me, but also by Democrats and Republicans, not only the leaders, but also the rank-and-file,” he said.

As he was leaving the Brady Press Room at the White House, a reporter asked the president if the shutdown might not be duplicated in January. “No,” the president said and left.

Sylvia Matthews Burwell, the director of the Office of Management and Budget, said in a release federal employees “should expect to return to work in the morning.”

For more information, go to the OPM web page at www.opm.gov.

Lady Wildcats Move to 8-2

By Victoria Krause

The Lady Wildcats volleyball team traveled up to Aviano, Italy over the weekend for two intense matches against the Aviano Saints. The Wildcats eventually came out on top, winning on Friday and Saturday.

The team won in four sets with scores of 25-19, 25-23, 21-25, 25-23 on Friday. Saturday, the Lady Wildcats secured the win in three sets with scores of 25-21, 25-22, and 25-17, emerging from the weekend with a record of 8-2.

The matches were full of intensity for the Wildcats. Sophomore Courtney Fukumitsu and Junior Keylee Soto contributed many assists.

Sophomore Skylar Evans guarded the net and finished with three blocks and Senior Victoria Krause had 14 kills. Seniors Carina Cusumano, Krause, Amilia Espiet and Junior Jenni Lansgraat zealously defended the back row. Junior Harley Williams also contributed kills to the overall score.

At one point, the Wildcats were behind 16-5, but that didn’t stop them from coming together as a team and defeating the Saints. The Wildcats grow in skill every match they play. The team will be holding their last home games of the season, Oct. 25-26, in the high school gym.

The team will also be holding a Skills Camp on Saturday, Oct. 19 in the high school gym for any 5th-8th grader, boy or girl, who wants to learn

Courtney Fukumitsu spikes a ball during the Wildcats' match against Aviano, Oct. 11. The girl's team won all of their matches over the weekend.

(Photo by Austin Bain)

more about volleyball basics. For more information, please email Julia.byler@eu.dodea.edu or Jennifer.sharp@eu.dodea.edu.

Boys Volleyball Defeats Aviano Saints

By Peter Nagafuchi, Wildcats Boys Volleyball Coach

The weekend brought two more victories to the Wildcats boys’ volleyball team against arch rival, the Aviano Saints.

The Wildcats won 25-9, 25-18, 25-20 on Friday and 25-20,2514,25-14 on Saturday.

The traveling boys of ten worked well together, but the trio of Austin Bain, Josh Hensy and Sam Murdock stood out.

Murdock completed 14 kills, had 4 aces and 4 digs on Friday, then 14 kills on Saturday. Hensy stood out on both offense and defense with 11 kills and 5 digs on Friday and 10 kills, 8 digs and 2 aces Saturday.

Austin Bain produced the steady setting assists for a total of 32, laying the foundation for Hensy and Murdock’s spikes, as well as some from Mike Curtin, Kalen Murphy,

Marc Davis and Willie Walden.

Marc Davis, Jon Wheeler and Kalen Murphy made a good effort to block the Saints’ offensive attack.

The outstanding team work of back court specialist D.J. Langstraat and Frank Perez greatly contributed to the win.

The Wildcats boys are now preparing for the European Championship, which will be held in Aviano from Oct. 31 to Nov. 2.

Religious Ministries’ Notes from Beyond

L'arte / Art

Where are You From?

Practice your vocabulary. Find the Italian words. a e O K n s d O G R Y P J I t

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DISEGNARE / To draw DISEGNO / Drawing MARMO / Marble MOSAICO / Mosaic MUSEO / Museum SCULTURA / Sculpture

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CALENDARIO / Calendar CARTA/ Paper COMPUTER / Computer FORBICI / Scissors GOMMA / Eraser INCHIOSTRO / Ink MATITA / Pencil NASTRO ADESIVO / Tape PENNA / Pen RACCOGLITORE / File folder REUNIONE / Meeting SCRIVANIA / Desk SPILLATRICE / Stapler STAMPANTE / Printer

Answer to last week’s puzzle

ALLA CASSA/ AT THE CASHIER

Arturo Paulino is the community director of Club Beyond, 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. You can reach Arturo at apaulino@clubbeyond.org.

P e U s C R I O L Y Z n G M V

+ + O + + T + L + N + + I R C

Along the lines of “what’s your name?” and “how old are you?”, “where are you from?” belongs to the basic group of questions anyone getting to know someone would ask. It is within the first chapters of your foreign language course and it is one of the first questions you get asked at school, but as you might already guess, it is not that easy to answer for those serving with the military.

In my case, I was born in the Dominican Republic. Midway through my marriage I moved to Florida for a few months, then to Georgia for a few years. I went back to Florida for a couple more years and now I'm in Italy.

Keep in mind each and every one of these places comes with their own side dish of cultures, idioms, values and even languages.

However, this is nothing in comparison to many of our students. Born in California, one parent from the NorthWest while the other from “the South”, moved to Hawaii, then Japan, Virginia, and now Italy is a very common answer to this question.

This could have an empowering, and somewhat interesting, effect in ourselves, but this could also have the power to make us feel rootless and without a sense of belonging.

That is the reason we will be addressing the topic of “Home” at our Club Beyond youth meetings the next few weeks. The working definition we will use is a quote by Pico Iyer who said, “Home is not just the place where you happen to be born, but the place where you become yourself.”

While it is true that home is an address, and where the heart is, our relationships or even the songs on our iPod, the idea of becoming ourselves as the foundation of our

home is intriguing at least.

Could it be that home is an ever-working state, above and beyond the boundaries of geography, or the presence of significant relationships? Could it be that home is more portable, and more personal, than we might think?

It is simply not possible to “become oneself” without first knowing our identity, our true identity. To do so wouldn’t be self-awareness, but self-deception. Our journey of self-discovery, as paradoxical as it might seem, does not depend solely on us but on those who know and love us as well. It is in a loving and responsible community where we are accepted unconditionally and challenged to keep growing our potential. Do you want to become yourself? Allow yourself the opportunity to belong and believe in those who know you, and love you.

This series of talks will be posted on our Facebook page at www.facebook.com/ CBNaples for the community at large, but in case I miss you on the internet or at our meetings, here is the bottom line: Home is a working state in which you keep building every day, regardless of your location, with the assistance of a nurturing community and the assurance of belonging to an all-loving, all-knowing and all-good Creator.

F R d s Y C a O K Y t t O W Q

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By Arturo Paulino, Club Beyond community director NSA Naples Religious Ministries

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Obtaining your Sojourner Permit

NCOs Participate in Intermediate Leadership in a Multi-National Environment

By Capt. Rob Leese, JFC Naples Public Affairs

Three members of Allied Joint Force Command Naples participated in the two-week Non-Commissioned Officer (NCO) Intermediate Leadership in a MultiNational En vironment Course at the NCO School in Luzern, Switzerland from Sept. 23 to Oct. 4, 2013.

Petty Officer 2nd Class Dwayne Morris, Royal Canadian Navy, Sgt. Major Diego Gagliotta, Italian Air Force, participated as students during the course, while Master Warrant Officer Giorgio Frausin, Canad ian Air Force, instructed 27 students from 22 nations.

The course is fully accredited by NATO and intends to give senior NCOs an indepth idea about leadership and provide them the neces-

sary tools for their daily work in a multi-national environment.

“I attended the Advanced Leadership Course in January and they asked me to come back as an instructor,” said Frausin. “Developing NCOs across the entire Alliance and partner countries is important as it provides a baseline expectation of the leadership abilities of a professional non-commissioned officer at the various levels.”

During this course, members further developed and practiced their leadership skills and management abilities.

They were taught NATO’s structures, policies and current issues while developing their communication skills to be able to enhance effective communication within their units and supervise ethical awareness in an international environment.

“As a student, the course was very interesting and intense. The school was well organized and the course helped me to develop new skills and improve old ones,” stated Gagliotta. “The ability to network with other nation’s NCOs and build lasting friendship was the best part of this course.”

The courses take place four times a year, with no costs for accommodation and food for the students. The Swiss Armed Forces covered these expenses.

“The strength of cultural diversity and the value of listening to other points of view which you might not have thought of was of immense value,” said Morris. “The opportunity to work with senior NCO from nations of the Alliance and our partners provided valuable insight.”

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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An MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter hauls cargo from the amphibious transport dock ship USS San Antonio (LPD 17) during a replenishment-at-sea in July. (Photo by MC3 Derek Paumen)

USS San Antonio Responds to Persons in Distress Near Malta From U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa, U.S. 6th Fleet Public Affairs

At the request of the Maltese government, the amphibious transport dock ship USS San Antonio (LPD 17) rendered assistance Oct. 16 to persons in distress at sea in the central Mediterranean.

Winds and seas were rocking the raft when it was spotted by a Maltese patrol aircraft. Shortly thereafter, the Maltese government contacted several ships in the area, as well as U.S. 6th Fleet, headquartered in Naples, Italy, and requested assistance in rescuing the distressed persons.

San Antonio was a little more than 60 nautical miles away when she was directed to assist, and arrived on scene at approximately 6 p.m. local time. Soon after, her crew began transferring the individuals using two 11-man rigid hull inflatable boats.

Sailors and Marines aboard the amphibious transport dock USS San Antonio (LPD 17) rescued 128 to persons in distress at sea in the central Mediterranean, Oct. 16. San Antonio was more than 60 nautical miles away when she was directed to assist, arriving on scene at approximately 6 p.m. local time. The men, between the ages of 20 and 30, were provided food, water, medical attention, and temporary shelter aboard the Norfolk-based ship. (U.S. Navy photo)

In all, 128 men between the ages of 20 and 30 were rescued from the raft. San

Antonio provided food, water, medical attention, and temporary shelter to all.

Gen. Kostarakos Visits Naples

Chief of the Hellenic Armed Forces General Staff, Gen. Mikhail Kostarakos, receives honors during his visit to Naval Support Activity Naples, Oct. 15. (Photo by MC2 Jacob D. Moore)

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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 Secretary, GS-0318-07, ANN# EUR14-685640-EG, Full Time Permanent. Area of Consideration: Current permanent U.S. civilian dependent hire employees of U.S. Naval Hopsital Naples (UICs 66096 AND 44929) CLOSING DATE: Oct. 31 Engineering Technician (Mechanical), GS-0802-12, ANN# EUR14-693645-AV, Full Time Permanent Program Analyst, GS-0343-13, ANN#EUR14-696470-EG, Full Time Permanent Cost Price Analyst Contract Specialist, GS-1102-12, ANN# EUR14-690734-JC, Full Time Permanent Contract Specialist, GS-1102-12, ANN#EUR14-689905-JC, Full Time Permanent

LOCAL NATIONALS (LN) POSITIONS CLOSING DATE: Oct. 24 Education Aid, Ua-1702-06, ANN#62588-695445-AG, (multiple positions) Full Time Permanent AOC: Current NSA/MWR –CDCpermanent employees only.

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 con-

tact 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/Jo bs/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 Education Aid/Technician, CY1702-I/II, ANN#14-005, (Multiple Positions) regular full time (Eligible for Post Allowance) part time & flexible, Child Development Centers, School Age Care, Youth Programs, Teen Center and Youth Sports Capodichino/Support Site.

Provides appropriate developmental care and instruction for children and youth ranging in age from six weeks to eighteen years in a Child and Youth Program setting Performs routine, day-to-day care of infants and children ranging from 6weeks to 5 years old.

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

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

Recreation Aid, NF-0189-01 (Theater Concessionaire) ANN# 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.

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 Education Technician Leader, CY-1702-II, ANN#14-003 regular full time (Eligible for Post Allowance) Fleet and Family Read-

iness 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#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 sell-

ing 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.