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Serving the Nato, Naples and Gaeta military community in italy
FRiday, SeptembeR 13, 2013
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Capt. Scott Gray, commanding officer of Naval Support Activity (NSA) Naples, shares his experience and discusses how the military was ready to act on 9/11 during a remembrance ceremony held on Capodichino. The ceremony was held to mark the 12th anniversary of the attacks and honor those who have lost their lives. (Photo by MA2 Donyelle Davis)
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By: MA2 Donyelle Davis, Navy Region Europe, Africa, Southwest Asia Public Affairs
The American and Italian flags flew side-by-side at half-mast as a blanket of silence fell upon the hundreds of Sailors, civilians and foreign nationals who reflected upon the nearly 3,000 lives lost and sacrifices made on Sept. 11, 2001. The 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony was held on the U.S. Naval Support Activity (NSA) Naples base in Capodichino, commemorating the 12th anniversary of the attacks. During the ceremony, coordinated by Chief Selectees, a wreath was laid in honor of the Americans killed in the four coordinated attacks across the country. Capt. Scott Gray, commanding officer of NSA Naples, spoke at the ceremony, reflecting upon his personal experiences during the attacks and the dedication of first responders that followed. “We can’t always be prepared, but we can always act,” he said.
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Chief Petty Officer Selectees prepare to raise the American and Italian flags during a 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony held aboard NSA Naples. (Photo by MCSN Weston Jones)
Pompeii, the city of universal peace, commemorated to Sept. 11 with a Mass at the Shrine of the Rosary, Wednesday. After the Mass, the Consul General of the United States Colombia A. Barrosse (third from left) and Mayor of Pompeii Mr. Claudio D'Alessio (second from left) laid a wreath at the monument on Sept. 11. (Photo by Michelangelo Oliano)
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Captain’s Corner By Capt. Scott Gray NSA Commanding Officer
Last Friday morning during the Commander’s Spotlight radio show, I spoke about Suicide Prevention Awareness month, which is observed every September. It is important that we continue to dialogue about suicide, as prevention is everyone’s responsibility. Most suicides and attempts are reactions to intense feelings of loneliness, worthlessness, hopelessness, helplessness, guilt and depression. Everyone should know the risk factors for suicide, which include relationship problems, substance abuse, work related problems, major life transitions, health, financial, legal or disciplinary problems, a significant loss of a loved one, setbacks to one’s career, academic or personal life, and severe, prolonged and/or perceived unmanageable stress. Warning signs require direct intervention, and include talking or hinting about suicide, giving away property or disregard for one’s property, withdrawal from friends, hobbies and social activities, loss of interest in personal appearance, drastic changes in behavior based on one’s knowledge of the person or of oneself, taking unnecessary risks, having a desire to die, a preoccupation or obsession with death and dying, formulating a plan including acquiring the means to kill oneself, finalizing personal affairs, and giving away personal possessions. If you see someone exhibiting these warning signs, pay attention. Take all talk of suicide seriously. Let the person know you are concerned and you care, and remember to ACT: ASK if the person is thinking about suicide, listen and acknowledge their thoughts and feelings. Let them know you CARE, and discuss what is troubling them. And lastly TREAT: secure professional help, and never leave the individual alone or be sworn to secrecy. September is not only Suicide Prevention Month, but it is also National Preparedness Month. We recently had a great opportunity on National Night Out to talk through and practice our response in case of earthquake. Preparation requires constant attention, and should involve implementing a communication plan with your family, discussing a meeting place, building an emergency kit, and having access to your important documents at a moment’s notice. The Great Shakeout will take place on October 17 at NSA Naples, so now is a good time to prepare and familiarize ourselves with preparedness and drills such as Drop, Cover and Hold On. Also on the horizon, we have a fall full of amazing events for the entire NSA family. With the school year in full swing, Homecoming at Naples High School will be Sept. 27, and Spooktacular is just around the corner on Oct. 25. The next night, Oct. 26, is the Navy Ball, and both the Tree Lighting Ceremony and the Harlem Globetrotters will be on the calendar in December. Take time to enjoy these and many other events listed in the Base and PAO Notes, starting this weekend with the Fitness Faceoff at Support Site Central Park and the Napoli Nation trip!
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Base Notes
Maintain Preparedness for Increased Force Protection Measures
Spooktacular Volunteers and Food Vendors Needed
NSA Naples may implement increased force protection measures that will impact the community, should such changes be necessary. Please ensure that you carry additional identification and plan for a longer-than-normal wait time when trying to gain access to NSA Naples. Also, continue to track current events via open source news networks and contact your command’s Antiterrorism Office with any questions or concerns. The NSA Naples Antiterrorism Office can be reached at DSN 6265595 or 081-568-5595. We appreciate your cooperation and patience.
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. MWR is also seeking food vendors. All NSA officially recognized private organizations (through Oct. 26) or commands are eligible to fundraise. Food vendor registration is now open and free with a Trick-or-Treat Space sign-up. For more information, call the Youth Center at DSN 629-4722 or 081-811-4722.
USNH Naples Offers Flu Vaccine at Capo
New to Napoli? Join USO Naples for an orientation tour of Naples and experience the true essence of Bella Napoli. Only €5 to guarantee your seat and you’ll receive a €5 gift certificate to any USO service as you board the bus. Don’t miss the best sights of Naples!
U.S. Naval Hospital, Naples will be holding an influenza vaccination clinic on the Capo Spine from Sept. 17-20. Employees assigned to the Capodichino Base are invited to present at the front doors of the Capo Health Clinic in accordance with the following schedule: Tuesday, Sept. 17 from 7:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 18 from 7:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday, Sept. 20 from 7:30 a.m. to noon. An influenza vaccination clinic will also be offered at the Support Site Community Center on Thursday, Sept. 19 from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. to capture those members taking the E-4 advancement exam. For additional information, please contact the Preventive Medicine Department at DSN 629-6299 or 081-8116299.
Volunteers Needed for Naples High School College Night If you would like to volunteer to represent and share educational information about your college/university at the Naples High School College Night on Oct. 10 at 5 p.m., please contact Annise Winslow, School Liaison Officer at DSN 629-6549 or 081-811-6549 or by emailing annise.winslow@ eu.navy.mil no later than Sept. 20 for all the necessary details to prepare for this event.
Programming Volunteers Needed for S.I.N.G.L.E.S. If you have great ideas and want to join the single/unaccompanied Sailor programming committee, please contact Staci Dietrich at 626-4894 or Staci.dietrich@eu.navy.mil.
Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Stand Down for Civilians SAPR-C is mandatory training for all appropriated fund (APF), non-appropriated fund (NAF), military and personnel who supervise Department of the Navy civilians. Local nationals and contractors are invited, but not required to attend. Maximum class size is 50 personnel and will be filled on a first come, first serve basis. Upcoming classes will be held at SS Naval Hospital (All Hands) Tuesday, Sept. 17 from 9 to 11 a.m., Capo Chapel (Supervisors) Wednesday, Sept. 18 from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m., Capo theater (All Hands) Wednesday, Sept. 25 from 10:30 to 12:30 p.m., Capo theater (All Hands). Please contact Lt. Daggett at DSN 626-4367 or kaysie.daggett@ eu.navy.mil with any questions.
Scheduled AMI Power Outages Power outages are needed to install new power meters in several buildings at Capodichino in order to remotely control power consumption. All outages will be four hours in duration. The schedule is as follows: Sept. 17 at 8:30 a.m. at the East Parking Garage, Sept. 17 at 1:30 p.m. at the Air Passenger Terminal, Sept. 18 at 8:30 a.m. at the old food court, Sept. 18 at 1:30 p.m. at Bachelor Housing (BEQ III), and Sept. 20 at 8 a.m. Bachelor Housing (BEQ I). For additional information, please contact Mr. Paolo Di Lieto at DSN 626-3930 or 081-568-3930.
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Sept. 13: Naples for Newcomers
14 Sept.: American Red Cross Disaster Action Team Display September is National Preparedness Month. The Naples American Red Cross encourages all households to get ready for the next emergency or disaster. On Sept. 14, the Naples American Red Cross Disaster Action Team will sponsor an emergency preparedness display to help community residents develop their Family Disaster Plan, receive preparedness tips and learn more about preparedness in the community. The event will take place at the Support Site NEX Food Court on Saturday, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. On display will be an Emergency Preparedness Kit, free information on disaster planning and preparedness.
Sept. 14: Intramural Volleyball Officials Clinic Intramural Sports is offering a free clinic for all returning and prospective volleyball officials. No experience necessary. Officials will be compensated for officiating. Free clinic is from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the Support Site Fitness Forum conference room. For more information, call DSN 629-6529 or 081-8116529.
Sept. 14: End of Summer Fitness Faceoff Four-straight hours of back-to-back workouts at Support Site Central Park, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. No pre-registration required. Classes include Fit Pump, Bokwa (dance-based workout), Fit Boxe, EPOC (Excess Post-Exercise Oxygen Consumption) Training, and Pilates. All classes are 40 minutes with a 10minute break to rehydrate, change and switch equipment. MWR provides water and equipment. Commemorative T-shirts will be available for purchase. For more information, call Donatella at DSN 629-6604/6661.
Sept. 14-15: Intramural Flag Football/Youth Sports Flag Football/Soccer Officials Clinic Prospective officials for Intramural Flag Football and Youth Sports Flag Football & Soccer are required to attend this two day clinic. The clinic will be held at the Support Site Fitness Forum conference room from 9 a.m. to noon for certification and officiating pay. For more information, call DSN 6294729 or 331-197-4131 (Youth Sports Officiating) or DSN 629-6529 (Intramural Officiating).
Sept. 15: USO Free Bingo USO Naples will host a free Back to School Bingo Event for U.S. military ID card holders at the Naples High School cafeteria on Sunday, Sept. 15, from 3:30 to 6 p.m. Prizes include gift baskets, home appliances, electronics and more. There will also be food vendors and door prizes. Doors will open at 3 p.m.
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Sept. 17: Bakery Self-Serve Display Installation at Commissary On Sept. 17, the commissary will be installing a new bakery self-serve display case. Due to the installation, the commissary will be unable to provide fresh bakery items as to ensure safety for the workers and patrons alike. Bread will be available for sandwiches only. Fresh baked items will be available on Sept. 18.
Sept. 17-20: Naples Elementary School Fall Photos Naples Elementary School's Fall photos will be taken Tuesday, Sept. 17 - Friday, Sept. 20 for all students and staff. Wesmoor Studios has added a PayPal option for payments, which can be sent to wesmoorstudios @gmail.com. NES PTA will accept cash or PayPal only, and all payments must be made in advance. No change will be provided for cash payments.
Sept. 19: NMCRS Baby Basics Class A monthly class on newborn care and other useful tips for expecting parents is scheduled to be held from 9 a.m. to noon on Thursday, Sept. 19. The class is offered by Navy Marine Corps Relief Society (NMCRS) visiting nurses and is open to U.S. military, civilians and NATO ID cardholders. It will be held at the NMCRS office located in room G-16 of the Admin II building at Capo. To register for the class and for more information, call NMCRS at DSN: 6263913 or 081-568-3913.
Sept. 19-21: International Women’s Summit The Hallelujah Full Gospel (HFG) Church, located
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at the Support Site Chapel, is hosting an International Women's Summit, "Revive Me O'Lord!," which will be held nightly at 7 p.m. from Sept. 19 through 21. For more information, please contact Margaret Sills at DSN 626-5746 or 081-5685746.
Sept. 20: 2013 Air Force Ball The 2013 Air Force Ball will be held Sept. 20. Cost is 25 Euros for E6 and Below, 30 Euros for E7 to E9 and 35 Euros for Officers and Civilians. The guest speaker will be Lt. Col. Dan Schilling, the hero of the Battle of Mogadishu—which was the basis for the movie Black Hawk Down. For more information on tickets contact justin.phillips@ncia.nato.int
Sept. 21: Parents’ Night Out at CDC Children ages 6 weeks to 6th grade are welcome; 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 up at either Support Site or Capo CDC. For more information, call DSN 629-4390 or 081-811-4390.
Sept. 24: NSA Naples Technology Expo The annual NSA Naples Technology Expo, hosted by the Office of the CIO, will take place Tuesday, Sept. 24 at the Bella Napoli Conference Room (formerly Ciao Hall). 20+ exhibiting companies will be showcasing the latest emerging technologies to support NSA Naples' mission. The Tech Expo is open and free for all NSA Naples personnel from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. To view a list of current companies, and to pre-register for the event, please go to: http://ncsi.com/techexpos/2013/naples/. To request a technology please contact: Dayna Scavelli at Scavelli@ncsi.com.
Italian News Briefs
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Compiled by Teresa Merola
Retirees’ Parody Video Goes Viral from Castrovalva In Castrovalva, a mountain’s village in the Abruzzo region, the permanent population is only 19. A group of pensioners had the idea to make a video to promote the area to tourists in a hilarious film that has become very popular on the social media. The video started out as a way for second home owners in the village - who also appear in the video - to show their appreciation of the permanent residents. The video started with two local men in their 80s sitting on a bench, one strums a guitar and the other taps his walking stick when a version of the ‘80s Donna Summers’ “Hot Stuff” song plays in the video with villagers clapping, dancing and miming.
Two Arrested After Drugging, Robbing Elderly Man Two men were arrested in Nola, near Naples on Tuesday morning before they had time to spend 800 euro stolen from a 73-year-old man. The man invited them to share a pizza but they put a downer into the pizza. After a few bites the man was knocked out and the two men stole the pen-
sion. Police found in their apartment the phial of downer and sent them to the local prison.
proper insurance while six rescue vehicles were found with fake insurance policies.
Police Uncover Bicycle Theft Ring
MOSE Project Funding Moves Forward
Police in Verona uncovered a bicycle-theft ring that shipped its loot to Morocco. The rising of bicycle thefts in Verona and other Italian cities led police’s investigation to identify a garage where a Moroccan immigrant had parked a truck-loaded with dismantled and packaged bicycles. The truck was ready to go through France and Spain reaching Morocco as the final destination. Police seized more than 30 bicycles robbed in Lake Garda from German tourists. The Moroccan man was arrested for receiving stolen goods. The investigation is ongoing to better understand the total number of bicycles shipped off to Morocco.
Authorities Confiscate Uninsured Taxis, Ambulances and Rescue Vehicles In Naples, 18 taxis were confiscated due to the lack of insurance. Police found four taxi drivers with their expired driver’s licenses and two with forged insurance papers. Even two ambulances were confiscated because didn’t have the
The Ministry of Infrastructure announced that almost one billion euros funding were pledged for the MOSE project which is under construction in Venice. This amount is expected to help advance the work which can be completed by 2016. The work is crucial for the protection of the lagoon and the city of Venice, said the government’s Inter-ministerial Committee for Economic Planning (CIPE). The first part of the MOSE retractabledam system between Venice and the Adriatic Sea was recently completed.
DaVinci Exhibition to Run Through December Milan’s historic Biblioteca Ambrosiana hosts an exhibition of 44 sketches from Leonardo DaVinci’s Codice Atlantico collection with examples of his technical and mechanical genius. The show will also demonstrate that many of the Leonardo inventions could actually have worked, including a wide range of machines from rotisserie devices to specialized mirrors. The exhibition runs until December 8.
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T HE I NSIDE P AGE … 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 Benefits include: materials and experience to improve “Competent Communication” and “Leadership skills.” Meetings are at 6:15 p.m. (for a 6:30 p.m. start) on the first and third Tuesdays of the month, at the Support Site Community Center. Guests always welcome! For more information visit: http://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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Ombudsman participate in a cake-cutting ceremony during the Ombudsman Recognition Dinner held Friday in Pozzuoli. From left, Holly Ward, U.S. Naval Forces Europe Band, Michelle Cannuli, Naval Computer and Telecommunications Station Naples, Jen Bunte, commander Task Force 63, Miriam Bratt, USS Mt Whitney, Lori Oliver-Owens, Region Legal Services Office. (Photo courtesy of Suzette Brown)
Area Ombudsman Recognized From NSA Naples Public Affairs
It was a special occasion for the Naples-area Ombudsman and guests, who gathered for a night of gratitude, socialization and fun at a recognition dinner held Friday at A Ninfea Ristorante in Pozzuoli. More than 65 guests attended the event, which included dinner featuring live music by the Navy brass quintet, an awards ceremony, cake-cutting and an evening of dancing. Each Ombudsman received Letters of Appreciation, certificates and gift boxes. Adm. Bruce W. Clingan, commander, U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa and commander, Allied Joint Forces Command Naples, also attended the special event. The event’s theme colors, which were evident in all the flowers, were yellow and orange. The yellow roses symbolized friendship and the orange roses represented enthusiasm, both traits that an Ombudsman embodies. Ombudsman Day is Sept. 13 this year. The Navy recognizes that Ombudsmen are professionally trained information and referral volunteers who are a vital two-way communication link between the command and family members.
(Photo courtesy of Suzette Brown)
The Ombudsman Program was introduced in the Navy on Sept. 14, 1970 by the Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Elmo
Zumwalt. He recognized issues and concerns that are unique to Navy families and adopted a program to address them.
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'Thrive in Your Community' - Navy Announces 2013 Suicide Prevention Month From Navy Personnel Command Public Affairs
Each year America's Armed Forces recognize September as Suicide Prevention Month. For 2013, Navy is focusing on the importance of community and self-purpose when dealing with adversity, officials announced in NAVADMIN 212/13. The theme of this year's Navy Suicide Prevention (SP) Month is "Thrive in Your Community," encouraging Sailors to work together as commands, units, installations or other groups to contribute to a project of their choice that benefits others. Participation is not mandatory and there is no minimum for engagement. Sailors can work together to do something positive for their commands or installations, or get involved in their local communities. Family and civilian engagement is encouraged. "While we don't often think of it this way, suicide prevention actually happens every day at the deckplate, in our neighborhoods, even in our own homes," said Capt. Kurt Scott, Navy Resilience chief. "When we do small things that make a difference to those around us, we may not realize the effect we're having on others'
lives-or our own," Scott said. Navy seeks to promote unity and cohesion in this context to emphasize the positive impacts of seeking help; Sailors that are willing to help others may be more willing to receive it when needed. Throughout the month, resources will be released on www.suicide.navy.mil > Suicide Prevention Month to guide discussion on stress navigation, comprehensive wellness, and a sense of community-all protective factors against suicide. The website also houses ideas and guidance for "Thrive in Your Community" engagement for any command environment. Command Suicide Prevention Coordinators will also be available to help organize local efforts. Sailors are encouraged to send details and/or photos of their September events to suicideprevention@navy.mil to be shared with the fleet on the SP Month website and Navy Operational Stress Control social media. "Navy's efforts to help Sailors better navigate their stress are an all hands evolution, all of the time. These initiatives extend far beyond September and serve as a launch pad for yearlong local efforts to build resilience and unit cohesion, promoting a Navywide culture supportive of seeking help," said Scott.
CNO Details Navy's Fiscal 2014 Budget Realities By Jim Garamone, American Forces Press Service
Even without the uncertainty caused by budget negotiations, it will take years for the Navy to recover from the effects of sequestration, the chief of naval operations told an audience at the American Enterprise Institute in Washington Sept 5. Sequestration and the effects of the continuing budget resolution damaged readiness, Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Jonathan W. Greenert said. The Navy's budget reduction was $11 billion, the admiral said. The service cancelled five ship deployments, and the reduction cut into the service's surge capacity, he added. "Usually, we have three carrier strike groups and three amphibious ready groups able to respond within a week," Greenert said. "We have one now, and that's going to be the story in fiscal 2014." The reduction in fiscal 2014
is $14 billion. The service exempted military manpower from the cuts, and this would mean 14 percent reductions for all other accounts, the admiral said. Barring help from Congress in the next budget, he told the audience, the Navy will have to cancel half of its ship availability. "We will cancel a lot of aircraft availabilities," he added. "If we restored the budget after [fiscal 2014] and said, 'You have a full-up operations and maintenance budget,' it'll take about five years to get that backlog in aircraft maintenance down." Navywide, the service will reduce training for those not deploying, Greenert said. Some air wings will fly and aircrews will receive training, he said, but officials are uncomfortable with the amount of flight hours. Shipbuilding will drop in fiscal 2014 also. "I would see the loss of a littoral combat ship, an afloat-forward staging base and advanced procure-
ment for a Virginia-class submarine and a carrier overhaul," Greenert said. "We might lose two more - a submarine and a destroyer - if we are unable to reprogram and move money into those accounts." The Navy will lose about 25 aircraft, from helicopters to P8s to F-35s, the admiral said. "We need about a billion dollars to get into the operations and maintenance account and a billion into the procurement accounts so we can get it into shipbuilding, which will be my No. 1 priority in the Navy," he said. Beyond fiscal 2014, Greenert said, the bywords will be forward presence, readiness of deployed forces, developing and stressing asymmetric capabilities and new technologies, and cyber capabilities. "We will reduce force structure in this plan, but we have to do it while preserving the right capacity to do one [major combat operation] in the future," he added.
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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
• Sept. 13: PlayPals, Playmate Play Date, 9:30 a.m., Playground behind Support Site Library. • Sept. 13: Relaxation Techniques for Labor and Delivery, 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m., Support Site FFSC. • Sept. 15: Alateen Support Group (ages 12-18), 9 a.m. to 10 a.m., Support Site FFSC. • Sept. 16: Easy Italian, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., Capo Fellowship Hall. • Sept. 17: Prenatal Parenting: Nutrition, Fetal & Child Development, and Labor & Delivery, 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., Support Site FFSC. • Sept. 17: Limoncello Making, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., Support Site FFSC. • Sept. 17: Al-Anon Support Group, 6 p.m. to 7 p.m., Support Site FFSC. • Sept. 18: Employment Opportunities in Naples, 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., Support Site FFSC. • Sept. 18: Visit a Fresh Pasta Store, 10:45 a.m. to 1 p.m., Carpool from Support Site (Meeting Point inside Support Site TLA Lobby). • Sept. 18: Choices, (Managing Your Mood) 2 p.m. to 4 p.m., Support Site FFSC. • Sept. 19: Developing Your Spending Plan, 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., Support Site FFSC. • Sept. 19: Prenatal Parenting: Nutrition, Fetal & child Development, and Labor & Delivery, 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., Support Site FFSC. • Sept. 19: Pregnancy and New Mommy Support Group, 4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m., Support Site FFSC. • Sept. 20: Visit a Local Vineyard, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Carpool from Support Site (Meeting Point inside Support Site TLA Lobby) • Sept. 20: Legal Assistance, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. (appointments only), Support Site FFSC
UPCOMING FFSC GAETA EVENTS Call 081-568-8354 for more information or to register.
• Sept. 16: Making Fresh Tomato Sauce Workshop, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. • Sept. 17: Smooth Move Workshop, 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. • Sept. 19: On the Battlefield of the Black Devil’s Brigade, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Crime Report for Sept. 4 - Sept. 10 From the NSA Naples Command Investigative Division and NCIS
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Navy Commemorates Battle of Lake Erie Bicentennial By MC1 Tim Comerford, Naval History and Heritage Command Communication Outreach Division
The U.S. Navy and the Naval Historical Foundation celebrated the 200th anniversary of the Battle of Lake Erie by hosting a series of events at the National Museum of the U.S. Navy, Sept. 10. The museum events in the morning and afternoon gave visitors a glimpse of Navy life during the War of 1812 and treated them to guided tours and introduced them to one of the more famous figures of the time. Later in the evening, The Naval Historical Foundation offered guests a thoughtful retrospective with music, a look at Navy war games and a discourse on the Battle of Lake Erie by Vice Adm. Michelle Howard, Deputy CNO for Operations, Plans, And Strategy. The Battle of Lake Erie was a pivotal point in the War of 1812. Oliver Hazard Perry's victory over the British naval squadron during the battle allowed the United States to take control of part of British-controlled Canada to use as a bargaining chip to secure concessions from England regarding violations of neutral trade. Howard spoke to the assembled guests as she reminisced about the time of the war. "We started our own commemoration of the War of 1812 over 18 months ago,” said Howard. “Think about where we were six seasons past, and how much has changed in our lives. Had we been fellow citizens of the Madison's we would have been recovering from the burning down of Washington, the loss of U.S. ships and lives to the British in battle and a humiliating surrender by our Army in the great lakes region. Ten September was a salve to the American spirit." While she readily admits the victory that Perry won was a great one for both the Navy and the
American morale, she also believes that in terms of skill, Sailors of today far outstrip Perry's crews. "I think I'm pretty darn lucky,” said Howard. “Let's not look at Perry the officer, but Perry the captain of his crew. He literally had a motley crew. I think that what we have today, that Perry didn't have, is professional Sailors, with a war fighting ethos and a high level of competence and skill sets." Howard points to the relationship between the British and the native Americans and how it is similar to relationships we have today with foreign allies. "They live in the area and conflict will impact their family and lives. If our friends lose their territory there is no place to fall back to. Conflict to that home team means the risk of losing their country, winning the conflict is tied to their survival." The museum events began in the morning with Naval History and Heritage Command curator Edward Furgol giving visitors a tour of the museum's newest exhibit "1813:Don't Give Up The Ship!" The exhibit features many scenes and armaments of the lake battles including the Battle of Lake Erie. The Ships Company and Ships Company Chantymen entertained visitors with a selection of chanteys from the time period and let them participate as they showed the process of loading one of the real cannons in the museum's replica of the USS Constitution's gun deck. "Our purpose is preserve naval heritage through living history," said Tom Pyzatk, a Ship's Company performer. "The museum was kind enough to invite us here today." One of the visitors was particularly impressed by the cannon loading and firing process. "I'm from Ohio so the battle was kind of close to home," said
The 2013 CFC-O Kicks Off Monday for Those in Need From NSA Naples Public Affairs Your opportunity to give to your favorite charity through the Combined Federal Campaign-Overseas (CFC-O) begins Monday, Sept. 16. The CFCO, which ends Nov. 15, is the annual workplace giving campaign for the five overseas unified combatant commands. Administered by Global Impact, the CFC-O raised more than $13.6 million in 2012, demonstrating the generosity of overseas Department of Defense uniformed and civilian personnel. Serving overseas often provides the unique opportunity to see firsthand the hardships people face around the world: limited access to clean drinking water, malnutrition and lack of educational opportunities, to name a few. Pledging through the CFC-O offers another opportunity to touch the lives of people in military communities, across the nation and around the world. With more than 2,600 charities to choose from, contributors can find and support causes that have personal significance. Contributors also have the option to give to the overseas military community through the Family Support and Youth Program (FSYP) fund. FSYP donations are returned to overseas military installations to support quality of life programs for uniformed service members, federal civilians and their families. Contributors may visit www.cfcoverseas. org to complete a paperless contribution via credit card, debit card or e-check. Donations can also be made via payroll allotment, cash or check on a paper Pledge Card. Contact your command’s CFC-O representative or the coordinator for Naples, Italy, Chief Culinary Specialist Egbert Sanpedro, at DSN: 626-5100 or 081-5685100.
Katherine Ball, a museum visitor. "I've been to the lake and looked at stuff with my parents. I know the story so it was really neat to get to see it and experience it firsthand. I liked the cannon demonstration because I got to join in on it. So it was a lot of fun." Visitors were also given the chance to listen in on a lecture about the momentous battle by historian Charles Brodine. One of the details of the battle he discussed surprised Bell as well. "I didn't realize how sick everyone was on the British ships." Bell said. "I thought it was a battle, and everyone was just there and ready to go. But, no, it wasn't that way at all." During the early events, a historic portrayal of Dolly Madison, first lady to fourth president James Madison, mingled with visitors adding her own, unique, viewpoint on the War of 1812 and giving commentary about the people and culture of those times. "Like any war, Dolly approached it with a sense of trepidation, but with fierce patriotism," Lee Jamison said while giving the living history performance as James Madison. "Though she was raised a Quaker she believes that when you are pressed into a corner and find yourself assailed you should be an advocate for fighting. We had established ourselves, claimed our sovereignty and she very much felt that we should do anything it took to maintain that." The night ended with the Colonial Music Company giving a poignant performance of music from the 1800s on violin, guitar and harpsichord as guests took part in a game of chance and strategy playing as either the British squadron or the American squadron in the Battle of Lake Erie war game.
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Keep What you've earned Campaign marks Significant decrease in alcohol incidents
Boatswain's Mate 1st Class Ian Deleos, assigned to the U.S. Naval War College, holds up signs reminding Sailors to "Keep What You've Earned" as they depart Naval Station Newport in Newport, R.I. for Memorial Day weekend. The Keep What You've Earned campaign mission is to protect Sailors and increase force readiness by creating a responsible drinking environment in the Navy. (Photo by MCC James E. Foehl) From Chief of Naval Personnel Public Affairs
The Navy Alcohol and Drug Abuse Prevention (NADAP) Office announced Sept. 9 that alcohol incidents among Sailors decreased 51 percent from Memorial Day through Labor Day compared to the same period last year. "This decrease shows Sailors are taking ownership of this issue," said Rear Adm. Sean Buck, director of the 21st Century Sailor Office. "As with all our programs, we look to Sailors to make responsible choices in their personal and professional lives." The decrease followed NADAP's launch of the Keep What You've Earned Campaign, which promotes responsible drinking by reminding Sailors how much they have to lose. "We had more than 700 fewer alcohol incidents during the wellknown '101 Days of Summer' this year, and about one in four of those incidents were related to driving under the influence," said Dorice Favorite, director of NADAP. "Our work isn't done, but these numbers show that Sailors are making responsible choices regarding their use of alcohol and contributing to a safer and more productive fleet." Favorite attributed the cam-
paign's success to grassroots support from the regional and local levels. "The Navy Region Mid Atlantic was a huge supporter of our Keep What You've Earned campaign this summer," said Favorite. "They hosted Memorial Day Weekend send-off events at six installations and rallied more than 650 Sailors together to march in support of responsible drinking during the Fourth of July liberty weekend." Other Keep What You've Earned summer safety events took place at Naval Base San Diego, Naval Station Great Lakes, Naval Shipyard Kittery, Naval Base Kitsap, and the Washington Navy Yard. In addition to these events, NADAP partnered with the Naval Safety Center's "Live to Play, Play to Live" Summer Safety Campaign. Together they encouraged Sailors and Navy personnel to take an online pledge to practice responsible drinking habits this summer. Hundreds of Sailors took the pledge, promising to plan ahead for a safe ride home, not try to "keep up" with others, and to know their limit, before they got there. Responses from Sailors regarding why they pledged to drink responsibly included:
• "I don't want to lose my career and future just because of an irresponsible drinking decision." • "I want my fellow shipmates to know that they have a good liberty buddy dedicated to their safety if a DD is needed." • "I have worked too long and too hard to get to where I am today." • "My life is more important than a bottle of beer." • "The consequences of not drinking responsibly are worse than any hangover." To read more of the reasons why Sailors choose to drink responsibly, visit the NADAP Flickr Account. NADAP will continue to promote the Keep What You've Earned campaign year-round, releasing new testimonial videos throughout the coming months. NADAP encourages Navy leadership and alcohol abuse prevention personnel to stay tuned to the NADAP Facebook page for the latest news on campaign resources and developments: https://www.facebook. com/USN.NADAP. For more information and to help promote responsible drinking within your command, you can access materials and resources from NADAP's Keep What You've Earned campaign, available at www.nadap.navy.mil.
If you are the victim of a crime, report the incident to Security Dispatch at 081-568-5638.
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M ORE I NSIDE P AGE … ONGOING/ON THE HORIZON continued CALLING ALL NAPLES NURSES! Please consider joining the Naples Area Nurses Association (NANA). NANA is an organization of nurses that work together to fundraise, participate in social events, and provide support throughout the U.S. Naval Hospital Naples and NSA Naples community. FMI, contact Lt. Kyle Brown, NANA president, at kyle.brown@med.navy.mil. THE NAPLES AREA SECOND CLASS PETTY OFFICERS ASSOCIATION is a newly founded association that meets twice a month to discuss upcoming community outreach opportunities and charity events. For more information, contact MA2 Aaron Kurschner at DSN 626-2871 or ABH2 Brent Paucke at DSN 626-5382. NAPOLI NATION FAN CLUB is a group that helps community members attend SSC Napoli soccer games, promotes intercultural relations and provides SSC Napoli information to the community. Membership benefits include SSC Napoli gear, discounted tickets and entry to Napoli Nation functions. FMI, visit www.facebook.com/groups/USASSCNapoli. SAIL WITH THE NAPLES NATO YACHT CLUB (NNYC) AMERICAN TEAM. We are looking for Americans interested in participating in dinghy races sailed at the NNYC facilities on the island of Nisida. Experience not required. FMI, contact Bob & Shauna Bunnell at bunnellr54@gmail.com and bunnellshauna@aol.com SEVENTH DAY ADVENTIST WORSHIP SERVICE takes place Saturdays at Support Site Chapel from 9 a.m. to noon. The schedule is: Sabbath School lessons, 9:30 to 10:45 a.m.; songs and praise, 10:45 to 11 a.m.; Divine Service, 11 a.m. to noon. For more information, please contact Paolo Fleurant at 328194-6897 or naplesadventistsgroup@yahoo.com. CONNECT THE TOTS CLUB unites families with children from newborn to pre-school age within the Naples military community. Club events include monthly coffee mornings and birthday parties, weekly playgroups, craft activities and more. For more information, visit www.meetup.com/ Connect-theTots-Club. CATHOLIC WOMEN OF THE CHAPEL meets monthly in the Support Site Fellowship Hall for prayer, fellowship, and learning. Child care provided. We also meet Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m. for Rosary and Thursdays at 9:30 a.m. for bible study. For more information, e-mail cwocnaples@gmail.com or check out our Facebook page: Catholic Women of the Chapel - NSA Naples, Italy. HARRY S. TRUMAN LODGE No. 649 meets 6:30 p.m. every 2nd and 4th Friday of the month at 6:30 p.m. FMI, contact Kevin Baker at 338-479-7023 or hst649sec@yahoo.com, or visit http://groups.yahoo.com/ group/HST649. PUBLIC SPEAKING WITH TOASTMASTERS The Naples Toastmasters Club meets the first and third Tuesdays of every month. Meetings are held at the Support Site Community Center at 6:30 p.m. FMI, contact the Toastmasters president at 342-010-6263. GAETA/NAPLES AREA GIRL SCOUTS Now accepting registration for the 2012-13 school year. We are still in need of leaders and co-leaders. Training and support provided. FMI, contact naplesgs@yahoo.com. FILIPINO-AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF NAPLES, ITALY meets at noon the first Sunday of every month at the Support Site Fellowship Hall. For more information, contact Ron Nacianceno at 081-568-1746 or 335-760-4446. Also check out the group’s Facebook page, Fil-Am Naples. THE U.S. MILITARY RETIREE ASSOCIATION OF SOUTHERN ITALY (USMRA-SI) is the only association in Southern Italy representing the interests of U.S. retired military personnel and their survivors. If you are not a member and are eligible, please join the USMRA-SI at usmra-si.tripod.com. Point of contact: Wylie Miller, 329-208-7315. THE NAPLES CHRISTIAN HOMESCHOOL ASSOCIATION meets every month to support families who have chosen to educate their own children. We offer weekly park/pool days, a moms’ night out and field trips to explore Bella Napoli and beyond! Interested? Need more information? Considering homeschooling? Please contact Natalie Mack at NPMack3@aol.com. MEDITATION SITTING GROUP is held from 7 to 7:30 p.m. every Monday at the side chapel at the Support Site. Newcomers should stop by at 6:30 p.m. Participation is free. FMI, e-mail Laura Hitchcock at laura.poodle@ gmail.com. REGISTER FOR GRADUATE DEGREE ON-SITE PROGRAMS Visit the University of Phoenix and the University of Oklahoma to learn what on-site degree programs are offered in the Naples area. UP is at 081-568-6670 and OU is at 081-568-6672. Both colleges have offices at Capodichino in the Admin II building. REGISTER FOR ON-SITE UNDERGRADUATE CLASSES Visit the colleges for more information about what classes and programs are offered. UMUC Maryland can be reached at 081-568-6673/74/75; Central Texas College is at 081-568-6761. THE WELFARE & RECREATION ASSOCIATION is available to meet associates every Thursday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at its location on the first floor of Building 450 upstairs from Capo Landing. FMI, visit http://www. wraitalia.it. SECURITY NOTE: All DoD military or civilian personnel hosting an event off base must complete a Special Event Force Protection Plan (SEFPP) 45 days in advance, regardless of organization, if the event will involve 50 or more personnel, include distinguished visitors or involve personnel wearing uniforms. FMI, contact the AT/FP Division at 081-568-5525 or visit the division office in the Capodichino Security Precinct, Bldg. 403. ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS hosts English-speaking AA meetings on and off base in the Naples area. For more information, call 347-544-0254 or visit http://www.aa-europe.net/countries/italy.htm. RELIGIOUS SERVICES AT U.S. NAVAL HOSPITAL NAPLES Tuesday Silent prayer (7:15-7:45 a.m.) in the hospital chapel. Traditional hymn and praise and worship music will be provided during this time. Wednesday Roman Catholic Mass (11:30 a.m.-12 p.m.) in the hospital chapel. Call 081811-6451 to confirm that Mass is being held. Thursday Men’s Fellowship and Bible Study (6-7 a.m.) in the hospital galley. SURE START is a unique program committed to providing the highest quality of education for command-sponsored children of enlisted personnel (priority to E1-E4) who are 4 years old by Sept. 1. FMI, call Karen Rodrigues at 081-811-4682 or the school at 081-811-4037. THE KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS, San Gennaro council 14853, meets at 7 p.m. the second and fourth Thursday of each month at the Support Site Fleet and Family Support Center. E-mail George Piette at kofcnaples@ gmail.com or visit http://sites.google.com/ site/kofcnaples/ home. CARNEY PARK LADIES GOLF ASSOCIATION meets at 9 a.m. Mondays. All skill levels welcome. Discounted play with membership. FMI, call Carol Borkowski at 081-804-3345, or Carney Park Golf Course at 081-526-4296. EDIS SCREENINGS NOW AVAILABLE Room W09, Support Site Village Forum. For eligible children who have not reached their third birthday. If you are concerned about your child’s development, contact EDIS at 081-811-4676. LATINOS UNIDOS WELCOMES NEW MEMBERS Meetings are at 2 p.m. the first Sunday of every month at the Support Site park. For more info, contact Michael Cortez, Michael.cortez@eu.navy.mil, 334-6771-0327, or Gabriel Sermeno, Gabriel.sermeno@eu.navy.mil, 081-811-5554. CUB SCOUT PACK 007 Want to camp in Nettuno, hike in Cuma, go bowling or participate in swimming and archery? Then Cub Scouts is the place for you! Boys in first through fifth grade meet three times per month to learn skills that they apply on hiking, camping and service outings. FMI, contact naplescubmaster@gmail.com or visit www.cubscoutingnaples.org.
Friday, Sept. 13 4:30 p.m. Percy Jackson: Sea of Monsters, PG 6:30 p.m. Jobs, PG-13 Premiere Showing 7 p.m. Elysium, R Saturday, Sept. 14 3 p.m. The Smurfs 2, PG (3D) 4 p.m. Percy Jackson: Sea of Monsters, PG 6 p.m. Kick-Ass 2, R 7 p.m. We're the Millers, R
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Sunday, Sept. 15 Planes, PG (3D) Jobs, PG-13, Percy Jackson: Sea of Monsters, PG (3D) Kick-Ass 2, R Monday, Sept. 16 Closed, No Movies
Tuesday, Sept. 17 Closed, No Movies Wednesday, Sept. 18 4:30 p.m. Red 2, PG-13 Last Showing 6:30 p.m. Percy Jackson: Sea of Monsters, PG 7 p.m. We're the Millers, R Thursday, Sept. 19 4:30 p.m. Percy Jackson: Sea of Monsters, PG (3D) 6 p.m. R.I.P.D., PG-13 7 p.m. Kick-Ass 2, R Friday, Sept. 20 4:30 p.m. Mortal Instruments: City of Bones, Premiere Showing 6:30 p.m. Percy Jackson: Sea of Monsters, PG 7:30 p.m. You're Next, R, Premiere Showing
Movie Descriptions E’RE THE MILLERS, R, Cast: Jennifer Aniston, Emma Roberts, Ed Helms, Thomas Lennon, Jason Sudeikis. Comedy, 109 min. David Burke is a smalltime pot dealer whose clientele includes chefs and soccer moms, but no kids-after all, he has his scruples. So what could go wrong? Plenty. Preferring to keep a low profile for obvious reasons, he learns the hard way that no good deed goes unpunished when he tries to help out some local teens and winds up getting jumped by a trio of gutter punks. Stealing his stash and his cash, they leave him in major debt to his supplier, Brad. In order to wipe the slate cleanand maintain a clean bill of health-David must now become a big-time drug smuggler by bringing Brad's latest shipment in from Mexico. Twisting the arms of his neighbors, cynical stripper Rose and wannabe customer Kenny, and the tatted-and-pierced streetwise teen Casey, he devises a foolproof plan. One fake wife, two pretend kids and a huge, shiny RV later, the "Millers" are headed south of the border for a Fourth of July weekend that is sure to end with a bang.
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ERCY JACKSON: SEA OF MONSTERS, PG, Cast: Logan Lerman, Alexandra Daddario, Jake Abel, Gina Carano, Melina Kanakaredes. Action/ Adventure, 106 min. Percy Jackson, the son of Poseidon, continues his epic journey to fulfill his destiny, as he teams with his demigod friends to retrieve the Golden Fleece, which has the power to save their home and training ground, Camp Half-Blood.
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ED 2, PG-13, Cast: Bruce Willis, John Malkovich, Mary-Louise Parker, Anthony Hopkins, Helen Mirren. Action/Adventure, 116 min. Retired black-ops CIA agent Frank Moses reunites his unlikely team of elite operatives for a global quest to track down a missing portable nuclear device. To succeed, they'll need to survive an army of relentless assassins, ruthless terrorists and power-crazed government officials, all eager to get their hands on the next-generation weapon. The mission takes Frank and his motley crew to Paris, London and Moscow. Outgunned and outmanned, they have only their cunning wits, their old-school skills, and each other to rely on as they try to save the world-and stay alive in the process.
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LYSIUM, R, Cast: Matt Damon, Jodie Foster, Sharlto Copley, Alice Braga, Diego Luna. Action/Adventure, SiFi, 109 min. In the year 2154, two classes of people exist: the very wealthy, who live on a pristine man-made space station called Elysium, and the rest, who live on an overpopulated, ruined Earth. The people of Earth are desperate to escape the planet's crime and poverty, and they critically need the state-of-the-art medical care available on Elysium - but some in Elysium will stop at nothing to enforce anti-immigration laws and preserve their citizens' luxurious lifestyle. The only man with the chance bring equality to these worlds is Max, an ordinary guy in desperate need to get to Elysium. With his life hanging in the balance, he reluctantly takes on a dangerous mission - one that pits him against Elysium's Secretary Delacourt and her hard-line forces - but if he succeeds, he could save not only his own life, but millions of people on Earth as well.
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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 Sept. 14 Mozzarella: The True Story ...€40 Sept. 15 Grape Picking, Stomping and Wine Tasting (Family Special)....€44 Sept. 18 Papal Audience in Rome ........€43 Sept. 20 Neapolitan Night (Dinner and entertainment) .......................€44 Sept. 22 Tivoli: Hadrians Villa &Villa D’Este......................................€67
WEEKEND TOURS Oct. 12-14 San Marino & Urbino w/ Cooking Course €283 Oct.19-20 Perugia and the EuroChocolate Festival . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .€ 173 Oct. 31- Nov. 3 Halloween in Transylvania . . . . . . . . . .€836 Nov. 27-30 Thanksgiving in Venice . . . . . . . . . . . . .€226 Nov. 28-Dec.1 Thanksgiving in Prague . . . . . . . . . . . .€554
No Children Under 10 Admitted to R-Rated Movies
.I.P.D., PG-13, Cast: Jeff Bridges, Ryan Reynolds, Kevin Bacon, Mary-Louise Parker, Stephanie Szostak. Action/Adventure, Sci-Fi, 96 min. A murdered cop is recruited to work for an afterlife police force that battles spirits not yet ready to depart this world.
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ICS-ASS 2, R, Cast: Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Chloe KLeguizamo, Grace Moretz, Christopher Mintz-Plasse, John Donald Faison. Action/Adventure, Comedy 103 min. When we last saw junior assassin Hit Girl and young vigilante Kick-Ass, they were trying to live as normal teenagers Mindy and Dave. With graduation looming and uncertain what to do, Dave decides to start the world's first superhero team with Mindy. Unfortunately, when Mindy is busted for sneaking out as Hit Girl, she's forced to retire - leaving her to navigate the terrifying world of high-school mean girls on her own. With no one left to turn to, Dave joins forces with Justice Forever, run by a bornagain ex-mobster named Colonel Stars and Stripes. Just as they start to make a real difference on the streets, the world's first super villain assembles his own evil league and puts a plan in motion to make Kick-Ass and Hit Girl pay for what they did to his dad. But there's only one problem with his scheme: If you mess with one member of Justice Forever, you mess with them all. LANES, PG, Cast: Dane Cook, Brad Garrett, Teri Hatcher, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Stacy Keach. Animation, Family, 80 min. Dusty, a plane with dreams of competing as a high-flying air racer. But Dusty's not exactly built for racing-and he happens to be afraid of heights. So he turns to a seasoned naval aviator who helps Dusty qualify to take on the defending champ of the race circuit. Dusty's courage is put to the ultimate test as he aims to reach heights he never dreamed possible, giving a spellbound world the inspiration to soar.
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OU’RE NEXT, R, Cast: Joe Swanberg, A.J. Bowen, Nicholas Tucci, Barbara Crampton. 95 min. A chilling warning scrawled in blood on a neighbor's wall starts an evening of bloody mayhem for the Davison family. A lively reunion is abruptly brought to an end when a gang of mysterious killers, disguised in animal masks, wage an all-out assault on the Davison's secluded home. Using a series of sophisticated traps, axes, crossbows and machetes, the family are slaughtered one by one until nowhere is safe. But neither the attackers, nor their victims, have counted on Erin; an innocent girlfriend who has the killer instinct to fight back.
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ORTAL INSTRUMENTS: CITY OF BONES, M 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.
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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Successful Missile Defense Test Against Multiple Targets By Missile Defense Agency
The Missile Defense Agency (MDA), Ballistic Missile Defense System (BMDS) Operational Test Agency, Joint Functional Component Command for Integrated Missile Defense, and U.S. Pacific Command, in conjunction with U.S. Army soldiers from the Alpha Battery, 2nd Air Defense Artillery Regiment, U.S. Navy sailors aboard the guided missile destroyer USS Decatur (DDG-73), and U.S. Air Force airmen from the 613th Air and Operations Center successfully conducted a complex missile defense flight test, resulting in the intercept of two medium-range ballistic missile targets. The flight test was planned more than a year ago, and is not in any way connected to events in the Middle East. The test was conducted in the vicinity of the U.S. Army Kwajalein Atoll/Reagan Test Site and surrounding areas in the western Pacific. The test stressed the ability of the Aegis Ballistic Missile Defense (BMD) and Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) weapon systems to function in a layered defense architecture and defeat a raid of two near-simultaneous ballistic missile targets. The two medium-range ballistic missile targets were launched on operationally realistic trajectories towards a defended area near Kwajalein. Along with overhead space assets providing launch
alerts, an Army-Navy/Transportable Radar Surveillance and Control (AN/TPY-2) radar in Forward Based Mode detected the targets and relayed track information to the Command, Control, Battle Management, and Communications (C2BMC) system for further transmission to defending BMDS assets. The USS Decatur with its Aegis Weapon System detected and tracked the first target with its onboard AN/SPY-1 radar. The Aegis BMD weapon system developed a fire control solution, launched a Standard Missile-3 (SM-3) Block IA missile, and successfully intercepted the target. In a demonstration of BMDS layered defense capabilities, a second AN/TPY-2 radar in Terminal Mode, located with the THAAD weapon system, acquired and tracked the target missiles. THAAD developed a fire control solution, launched a THAAD interceptor missile, and successfully intercepted the second medium-range ballistic missile target. THAAD was operated by soldiers from the Alpha Battery, 2nd Air Defense Artillery Regiment. As a planned demonstration of THAAD's layered defense capabilities, a second THAAD interceptor was launched at the target destroyed by Aegis as a contingency in the event the SM-3 did not achieve an intercept. Initial indications are that all components performed as designed. MDA officials will extensively assess and evaluate
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system performance based upon telemetry and other data obtained during the test. The event, a designated Flight Test Operational-01 (FTO-01), demonstrated integrated, layered, regional missile defense capabilities to defeat a raid of two threat-representative medium-range ballistic missiles in a combined live-fire operational test. Soldiers, sailors, and
airmen from multiple combatant commands operated the systems, and were provided a unique opportunity to refine operational doctrine and tactics while increasing confidence in the execution of integrated air and missile defense plans. U.S. Ballistic Missile Defense System programs have completed 62 successful hit-to-kill intercepts in 78 flight test attempts since 2001.
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Energy Conservation Eco Fashion From the NSA Naples Energy Management Team
School season is upon us. One of the biggest concerns among would-be fashionsavvy teens is, well, fashion. Most parents tote along the entire family and spend hours wasting away in major store chains. While trying to find something that is not only affordable, but considered “cool” by their peers at school. One way to have your proverbial cake and eat it too is to try thrift shops and yard sales. I know the tip can send most trendy teens running for the hills, but there is much winning to be had here. The thing about second-hand
stores or yard sales is that the product in question has already made whatever environmental and energy impact it is going to make during its creation. Second hand clothing gets a chance to serve on for another few years. That’s a few more years it gets to stay out of our ever growing trash flow. They are normally already “broken in” if they have been worn a few times before you get them. Not to mention your options with second hand clothing are virtually endless. This will give your aspiring fashion guru a chance to create something new to bring to school versus following the crowd. The biggest plus is most of the time second hand clothing can be had for next to nothing, if not free (music to a parent’s ears). So instead of energy wasted in creating new items, we can reuse the existing ones.
September is National Preparedness Month Ready Navy Asks, Are you Ready? From Commander, Navy Installations Command Ready Navy Program
September is National Emergency Preparedness Month. Commander, Navy Installations Command's (CNIC) Ready Navy Program asks Sailors and their families to make certain they are prepared if an emergency occurs. "National Preparedness Month reminds us all to be informed, make a plan, build a kit, and stay informed, not just for a month, but every day," said Jeff Sanford, CNIC emergency management specialist, "Ready Navy provides a road map and creates a state of mind for Navy personnel and families to be and stay prepared for any potential hazard throughout the year, something leadership takes very seriously." Ready Navy is a proactive Navywide emergency preparedness, public awareness program. It is designed for the Navy community, to increase the ability of every person and family
on or near Navy installations to meet today's challenges head on and plan and prepare for all types of hazards, ranging from hurricanes and earthquakes to terrorist attacks. By exploring the links on the Ready Navy site, you will: • be informed of potential hazards and what to do before, during, and after an emergency, • understand the steps to make an emergency plan that includes what to do, where to go, and what to take with you, • learn to build a kit to support basic needs for a minimum of three days, and • access tools and resources to help you and your family prepare for emergency situations that could arise at any time with no warning. Navy Personnel and families are strongly encouraged to strengthen emergency planning at home, as well as at work, by reading and following the tips and information found at www.Ready.Navy.mil. Be Ready Navy! We are. Are you?
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Kids Talk: Summertime in Sicily By Ferdinando Johnston, age 9. This summer, my family and I visited lots of cool places on mainland Italy, but my favorite trip was spending plenty of quality beach time in Sicily, specifically the beaches the eastern side of Sicily. Just south of Taormina on the eastern side of Sicilia, is a city called Giardini Naxos; the first Greek colony in Sicily founded around the 734 A.D. This is a beautiful beach town with a lot of restaurants and nice beaches. Another Ferdinando Johnston and his brother Simone stop fun place to visit is the for refreshments during their travels. (Photo by Alcantara Gorge, a canyon Simona Johnston) river which was made by old Mount Etna eruptions. The water put the granita in the center of the is ice cold, but it feels good in the hot brioche (that is what I do). I like Sicilian sun. And if you are brave, you strawberry granita the best. Another can go river hiking as well. Definitely great thing to eat in Sicily is arancini, the coolest spot we visited is a small which is a fried rice ball with meat, town called Aci Trezza, which is near tomatoes, and cheese inside. Some of Catania, and also called the ‘Land of them are made with nutella tooCyclops’. Homer wrote in the Iliad molto buono! that Ulysses was attacked there by a giant Cyclops. His name was Polyphemus, and according to the story his one eye was burned by This ongoing series in Panorama Ulysses and he threw big rocks showcases the writing of children towards Ulysses’ ship as he was tryand teenagers who are part of ing to escape. Those big rocks are still there today, called the Cyclopean Naples' U.S. and NATO military Islands, in the sea right off the coast. community. Submissions can be The biggest one is called Lachea. emailed to naplespanorama@ Aci Trezza is also known for a sumeu.navy.mil. Please include the mer sweet ice cream called granita name of the author, along with his Siciliana, which you can eat with a or her age. Submissions must be the brioche, a sweet bread that you dip in work of the student or child. the granita. Or if you want, you can
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ET1(SS) BRIAN CARNES Electronics Technician 1st Class Brian Carnes, of Houston, has a job that is important to the overall success of the Navy’s mission in the 6th Fleet’s area of responsibility. “We are the first line of defense.” As the Quartermaster Division (N3) Leading Petty Officer for U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa/ U.S. 6th Fleet, Carnes managed five Sailors in their career development and professional knowledge. He is the N3 knowledge manager, responsible for overall LAN organization and webpage management within the department. Carnes is also the command engraver, responsible for processing all command engraving requests. “Always read the instruction. Always know what you are working with,” Carnes said. “ And always keep a positive outlook on everything, and really try to understand what you are doing.”
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ET2 BRETT NIELSEN Electronics Technician 2nd Class Brett Nielsen of Tea, S.D., reported to Naval Support Activity Naples in March 2011. Nielsen is the Navy & Marine Corp Relief Society (NMCRS) assistant regional treasurer, NSA Operations Ground Electronics Division work center supervisor, Department Command Pass Coordinator, minor property custodian, safety officer and assistant physical security manager. In the last quarter, he assisted NMCRS in achieving $110,000 in donations while fulfilling a 100 percent maintenance completion rate for his work center. Nielsen also processed 84 TOPS transactions. He is currently working toward his bachelor’s degree in Computer Sciences and intends to apply for the Seaman to Admiral-21 officer commissioning program. “I have enjoyed being stationed here in Naples, Italy because I have been able to challenge myself by taking on positions outside of the norm for my rating,” said Nielsen. “I also love all the opportunities I have to travel in Italy and the rest of Europe.”
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LCDR JENNIFER MAGUIRE If you plan on retiring from Naples, there’s a good chance you will run into Lt. Cmdr. Jennifer Maguire. As the Capodichino Branch Health Clinic, Department Head of Community Health, Maguire oversees everything from active duty physicals to medical readiness for more than 1,800 sailors. A native of Philadelphia and a product of the Medical Enlisted Commissioning Program, she has more than 20 years of experience both as a Hospital Corpsman and a Navy Nurse. Maguire graduated from the University of North Carolina at Wilmington and has maintained clinical skills in surgery, outpatient clinics and post anesthesia care. She continues to work toward her certification in Case Management. A proud mother of two children, Alexis and Thomas, she spends her free time as a team mom for baseball, basketball, gymnastics and soccer. “My children have had opportunities that I never had. Naples has been wonderful for my children.” She recently received the commanding officer’s Platinum Eagle Award for her work on improving Individual Medical Readiness, an achievement she shares with her “great staff at Capodichino.” Jennifer Maguire was promoted to Lt. Cmdr. on Sept. 1.
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Today's Marines in combat are our modern-day Band of Brothers. Band of Brothers was made famous by Stephen Spielberg's and Tom Hanks’ 2001 10-part HBO television miniseries, and based on a book written by historian and biographer Stephen E. Ambrose, a story about a U.S. Army elite paratrooper unit in World War II. These Band of Brothers were men of Easy Company of the 506th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 101st Airborne Division. They formed together a band of brothers, a brotherhood of their shared experiences from basic training in 1942 at Camp Toccoa, Georgia to D-Day in June of 1944, and their ultimate triumph at the end of World War II. Band of Brothers, or brothers-in-arms, shared a difficult, dangerous, traumatic, and stressful experience in battle, losing their fellow brothers-inarms in combat. Those who know the true meaning of brotherhood lived it each and every day, establishing a special bond, which binds them together for the rest of their lives. This brotherhood experience occurred during a bittersweet reunion of a small band of 18 Camp Lejeune Marines of Charlie Company, 1st
Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force at Arlington National Cemetery on a beautiful spring morning, April 1, 2011. Charlie Company Marines gathered together to pay homage, respect, and honor their two fallen brothers, Lance Cpl. Tyler Owen Griffin, of Voluntown, Conn., and Lance Cpl. Kevin Michael Cornelius, of Ashtabula, Ohio, who gave their lives while supporting combat operations in Afghanistan. The Camp Lejeune Marines were joined by the families, friends, and loved ones of Griffin and Cornelius. They talked and exchanged their shared memories and life experiences that brought them together. May we never forget Griffin’s and Cornelius' final acts of bravery and their fulfillment of their duties to serve with honor, courage, and commitment. Their ultimate sacrifices and love for our flag, our country, their comrades-in-arms, their faith in God, their friends and families will forever be enshrined in our nation's citizens proud and grateful hearts.
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Obtaining your Sojourner Permit Italian law requires all foreign personnel working or living within Italy, other than an active-duty member under military orders, to obtain a Sojourner Permit within eight days of arrival in Italy. This is different from a visa, which is merely an approval for entry into the country. All applicants over 14 years of age must apply in person, as each person's signature is required at the time of application. NATIONALS OF ANY STATE OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITY COMING TO ITALY DO NOT REQUIRE ANY VISA OR SOJOURNER PERMIT. As part of the Area Orientation process, the U.S. Region Legal Service Office (RLSO EURAFSWA) assists in the preparation and oversees the acquisition of the Sojourner Permit for all personnel attached to U.S. Navy commands in the Naples area. Army and Air Force personnel stationed at JFC must apply through the Carabiniere at the JFC Provost Marshall's Office, Building L. Contact Connie Henderson, RLSO EURAFSWA liaison advisor, at 081-568-4639 for more information.
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Gray acknowledged the courage of the victims aboard the hijacked planes used in the assaults and the dedication of military members who protect and defend America at any cost. “The events of 9/11 are why we do what we do,” Gray said of the military’s dedication to protecting the country. “We recognize in [the victim’s] sacrifice … their resolve, why we salute them, why we pull together no matter what the cost.” Hundreds attended the event, including American and Italian firefighters and military
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service members, to show their respects during the ceremony. Many, who attended, took the opportunity to reflect on what the anniversary of Sept. 11 meant to them and how it affected their lives and country years following. Personnel Specialist (AW) 2nd Class James Jones said he believed Americans became stronger after the emotional and devastating tragedies, which lead to a greater unification across the country. “To find the courage to put our differences aside and lend a hand to our brothers and sisters that were affected in a time of need is a testament to how great our nation truly is,” he said. “9/11 is a day I shall never forget.”
Capt. Scott Gray, commanding officer of NSA Naples, shares his personal experience and how the military acted on 9/11 during a remembrance ceremony held on Capodichino. (Photo by MCSN Weston Jones)
Musician 2nd Class Michael Caracciolo, assigned to Naval Forces Europe Band, plays TAPS during the 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony held aboard NSA Naples. (Photo by MCC(Sel) Travis Simmons)
Sailors bow their heads during an invocation given at the 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony held at NSA Naples. (Photo by MCSN Weston Jones)
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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.
OPEN CONTINUOUS ANNOUNCEMENT Educational Aid (CDC/CYP), GS1702-02 KPP 03 KPP 04, ANN# EUR13-537395-AG, (Multiple Positions), Full Time Permanent. Next Cut Off-Date: Sept. 13. CLOSING DATE: SEPT. 19 Physical Security Specialist, GS0080-09 KPP 11 or GS-0080-11, ANN#EUR13-667088-EG, Full Time Permanent. Telecommunications Specialist, GS-0391-12, ANN#EUR13-670763EG, Full Time Permanent. Accounting Officer, GS-0510-14, ANN#EUR13-667441-EG, Full Time Permanent. Accountant, GS-0510-13, ANN# EUR13-667297-EG, Full Time Permanent. Supervisory Global Force Management Fleet Specialist, GS0301-14, ANN#EUR13-668168-EG, Full Time Permanent. CLOSING DATE: SEPT. 26 Maritime Partner Liaison, GS0301-13, ANN#EUR13-676489-EG, Full Time Permanent. Management Analyst, GS-034312, ANN#EUR13-676812-EG, Full Time Permanent. Program Analyst, GS-0343-13, ANN#EUR13-676875-EG, Full Time Permanent. Ballistic Missile Defense Coordinator, GS-0301-13, ANN#EUR 13-676733-EG, Full Time Permanent. General Marine Surveyor (Multiple Positions), GS-0873-12, ANN#EUR13-675710-KB, Full Time Permanent.
LOCAL NATIONALS (LN) POSITIONS CLOSING DATE: 17 SEP 2013 Property Disposal Technician, Defense Logistics Agency (DLA), Naples Site, Italy, U-1107-03/04,
Announcement No. 20-13, Full Time Permanent. Applications will have to be e-mailed to: LNStaffing@ aviano.af.mil by closing date of the announcement. USAFE Form 714 Application for Employment with US AF in Italy (Non-US) can be downloaded from the Aviano CPO website page: www.31fss.com/cpo. shtml If you have any questions, contact the front desk at 081-568-5409. You will be contacted within 24 hours, so please be sure to provide your contact information. Thank you and we appreciate your input, whether negative or positive so that we can find ways to improve the HRO services or continue to provide excellent service. As a reminder, an HRO representative is available for the bi-weekly "Meet & Greet" at the Support Site food court area. Please feel free to come by, pick up a copy of a vacancy announcement that you may be interested in applying for, or ask questions. If the HRO representative is unable to provide you a response, he or she will bring the question back to the HRO office and you will be provided an answer or a call back the same day. The next "Meet & Greet" is from 8-9 a.m. Sept. 23.
NON-APPROPRIATED FUND (NAF) POSITIONS Fleet & Family Readiness NAF Local Naples job announcements within CNREURAFSWA may be viewed at: www.cnic.navy.mil/ Naples/FleetAndFamilyReadiness/ AboutFleetAndFamilyReadiness/ Jobs/index.htm The necessary application forms are also available online. For any questions you have, you may reach us at 081-568-5612/4164.
NSA NAPLES U.S. POSITIONS, MWR OPEN CONTINUOUS POSITIONS Child and Youth Programs Assistant, CY-1702-I/II, ANN#13071, (Multiple Positions). Regular full time/ part-time/ flexible. Child Development Centers, School Age Care, Youth Programs, Capodichino/ Support Site. Provides appropriate developmental care and instruction for children and youth ranging in age from 6 weeks to 18 years in a Child and Youth Program setting Performs routine, day-to-day care of infants and children ranging from 6 weeks to 5 years old. Assembles or gathers materials and equipment necessary to execute School Age Care for children ranging from 6 years old to 9 years old, School Age Care Pre-Teen for children ranging from 10 years old to 12 years old, and Teen Center Program for children ranging from 13 years old to 18 years old. Receives and releases children to/from authorized parents, guardian. Recreation Aid, NF-0189-01, ANN#12-002, flexible, Auto/Skills Center, Support Site. Provides information concerning facility, operation and regulations. Ensures adherence to regulations and safety procedures. Recreation Aid, NF-0189-01, ANN#12-042, flexible, Golf Course, Carney Park. Collects green fees (monthly and daily), locker fees and fees for electric cart rentals. Employee will act as starter when needed on weekdays and assist when needed as cashier. Recreation Aid, NF-0189-01, ANN#12-044, flexible, NOR Center, Carney Park. Provides and maintain recreation and athletic equipment issue. Recreation Aid, NF-0189-01, ANN#12-155, flexible, Liberty Division, Capodichino. Helps the customers in the recreation center with recreational events. Recreation Aid, NF-0189-01 (Theater Concessionaire) ANN# 13015, flexible, Reel Time Theater II, Support Site. This position transacts the sale of refreshments at the theater snack bar. Recreation Aid, NF-0189-01, ANN#13-035, flexible Fitness Branch, Capodichino/Support Site. Performs maintenance on various types of recreation and athletic equipment to ensure that all equipment is in good condition and safe for patron use. Recreation Aid, NF-0189-01 ANN #13-128, flexible part time, Bowling Center, Support Site. Provides oversight of activities and necessary services to authorized patrons. Recreation Aid (Intramural
Sports), NF-0189-01, ANN#13-140, flexible, Fitness Branch, Capo/ Support Site. Assists the Sport Coordinator to plan the fitness activities. Food Service Worker, NA-740804, ANN#13-126 flexible part time, Bowling Center, Support Site. Performs a variety of tasks such as grilling or frying pancakes, hamburgers, hot dogs, bacon, eggs, sausage, by watching while the items are cooking, turning as required; regulating temperature and removing when done.
CNREURAFSWA NAF U.S POSITION CYP Operation Clerk, NF-030302, ANN#13-065,(Multiple Positions) regular full time/part time & flexible, Fleet and Family Readiness Program, CYP Division, Naples. The purpose of this Child and Youth Program Operations Clerk is to serve as a contact point for information and perform clerical and administrative tasks in support of the CYP, which includes Child Development Centers (CDCs), Child Development Homes (CDH), School Age Care (SAC) programs, Youth program (YP). Open Until Filled. CYP Leader, CY-1702-II, ANN# 13124, (Multiple Positions) regular full time (Eligible for Post Allowance) Fleet and Family Readiness Program, CYP Division, Naples. The purpose of the CYP Leader 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.
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 GRICIGNANO MAIN STORE Ann#130002NC Supervisory Sales Clerk/CL/NF-02/RFT- Open Until Filled. Pay Rate: $9.00-$12.00. Responsible for supervising a group of associates that sell general merchandise to customers exercising professional selling techniques. Ann#130002F2 Customer Service Clerk/CS/NF-02/Flex- Open Until Filled. Pay Rate: $8.50$10.00. Performs a variety of customer service duties including special orders, foreign currency exchange, Western Union, merchandise returns, etc. Ann#130001T2 Security Guard/ 52/NF-01/Flex. Open Until Filled. Pay Rate: $9.00-$11.00. Ensures enforcement of security measures; conducts inspections; prepares reports concerning security related incidents, etc. Ann#1300023Z Cashier Checker/ CC/NF-01/Flex- Open Until Filled. Pay Rate: $8.00-$9.50. Associates are engaged in the operation of cash
registers to record sales in retail checkout areas. Ann#130002H2 Lead Cashier Checker/CC/NF-01/RFTOpen Until Filled. Pay Rate: $9.00-11.00. Responsible for leading associates engaged in the operation of cash registers to record sales in retail checkout areas. Ann#13000240 Sales Clerk/HL/ NF-01/Flex- Open Until Filled. Pay Rate: $8.00-$9.50. Responsible for selling general merchandise to customers and ensuring merchandise is properly stocked and displayed for the Electronics, Housewares, Domestics, Furniture, and Gifts departments. Ann#1300023U Sales Clerk/CL/ NF-01/FPT- Open Until Filled. Pay Rate: $8.00-$9.50. Responsible for selling general merchandise to customers and ensuring merchandise is properly stocked and displayed for the Cosmetics, Health & Personal Care, Sporting Goods, Garden, Christmas Shop , Pets, and Cough and Cold departments. Ann#13000241 Sales Clerk/SL/ NF-01/FPT- Open Until Filled. Pay Rate: $8.00-$9.50. Responsible for selling general merchandise to customers and ensuring merchandise is properly stocked and displayed for the Jewelry, Mens, Ladies, Shoes, Cosmetics, Handbags, and Children’s departments. Ann#130001L4 Store Worker/W3/ NA-02/Flex – Open Until Filled. Pay Rate: $10.23. Performs various duties including loading/unloading merchandise and cart retrieval in an Exchange store, storeroom and/or location. EARTH & VINE WINE SHOP Ann#120002QJ Sales Clerk/PS/ NF-01/Flex- Open Until Filled. Pay
Rate: $8.00-$9.50. Job Summary: Responsible for selling general merchandise to customers and ensuring merchandise is properly stocked and available. CAPODICHINO NEX MART Ann#130001NR Sales Clerk/MM/ NF-01/Flex- Open Until Filled. Pay Rate: $8.00-$9.50. Responsible for selling general merchandise to customers and ensuring merchandise is properly stocked and available. GRICIGNANO MINI MART Ann#12000343 Sales Clerk/MM/ NF-01/Flex. Open until filled. Pay Rate: $8.00-$9.50. Responsible for selling general merchandise to customers and ensuring merchandise is properly stocked and available. 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. DISTRICT ACQUISITIONS Ann#130001SH Assistant Contract Specialist/22/NF-03/RFT-Open 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.