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Friday, September 14, 2012
9-11 victims remembered
Navy celebrates Hispanic American Heritage Month By Ensign Amber Lynn Daniel Navy Office of Diversity and Inclusion Public Affairs
Oktoberfest is coming to JFC Naples Page 6
Tips for making a perfect cup of Italian coffee Page 11
How ABA therapy can help kids with autism, ADD Page 12
Walking in Heidi’s footsteps in Switzerland Pages 4, 13
Weekly crime statistics Review what happened between sept. 3 and sept. 9. Page 7
See page 5: A wreath is placed above the helmet and boots of a Naval Support Activity (NSA) Naples firefighter to memorialize the first responders who died in the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, 2001. The display was part of NSA Naples' Terror Victim Remembrance Ceremony that took place Tuesday to mark the 11th anniversary of the attacks. (Photo by MC1 Jack Georges)
The Navy joins the nation Sept. 15 in celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month, which will be observed through Oct. 15. With a national theme of "Diversity United, Building America's Future Today," the observance celebrates the histories, cultures and contributions of Americans who trace their roots to Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean and Central and South America. According to 2010 data from the U.S. Census Bureau, Hispanics comprise 16.3 percent of the total United States population, or 50.5 million people, forming the United States’ largest racial or ethnic minority. Additionally, it is projected that by 2050, a quarter of the nation's workforce will be Hispanic. The Navy's workforce reflects this diversity. There are more than 58,000 Hispanic sailors and officers, both active duty and Reserve, who serve in the Navy today. Four Navy flag officers are Hispanic, while there are 172 Hispanic master chiefs. Additionally, the Navy Total Force includes nearly 15,000 Hispanic civilians. In his 2011 National Hispanic Heritage Month Presidential Proclamation, President Barack Obama noted, "The future of America is inextricably linked to the future of our Hispanic community. Our country thrives on the diversity and ingenuity of all our people, and our ability to out innovate, out-educate, and out-build the rest of the world will depend greatly on the success of Hispanics." All commands are encouraged to expand their awareness of Hispanic American Heritage Month through programs, exhibits, publications, and participation in military and community events. Resources for use in planning command heritage events, including a video presentation on Hispanic American Heritage Month, can be found online at the Navy Office of Diversity and Inclusion observances web page. see HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH Page 7
Families sweat together with Naples Beachbody Fit Club Story and photos by Melissa Kabukuru, Panorama editor
FRIDAY High 73 / Low 59 Thunderstorms
SATURDAY High 79/ Low 64 Chance of rain
SUNDAY High 81 / Low 64 Partly cloudy
Naples military mom Sherri Moyer had so much trouble finding a way to exercise while watching her children this summer that she almost went home to the United States. Instead, she decided to create a workout group where parents at Naval Support Activity (NSA) Naples could bring their kids and still feel the burn. Moyer’s group, the Naples Beachbody Fit Club, has grown to include several dozen moms who regularly attend workout sessions with their children. On Facebook, the group has nearly 300 followers. The group was born out of Moyer’s personal frustration that she was unable to bring her children to on-base workout facilities. The Naples heat that bore down in June and July complicated her efforts to exercise outdoors with her 2-year-old daughter and 8-year-old son. see BEACHBODY FIT CLUB Page 10
Mikaela Aiken, 6, and her mother, Tirzah Aiken, work their abdominals during a Aug. 25 bootcamp workout with the Naples Beachbody Fit see USS Club.
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ASC Thrift store seeks volunteers, donations
Happy Friday everyone! It’s been a busy week this week around the base, especially for the chiefselects who finish up their induction today and finally join the mess as chief petty officers. I’d like congratulate each selectee on this huge milestone in your careers. It was an honor to be asked by the selectees to speak at the Sept. 11 ceremony they put together on Tuesday. For those who missed it, that ceremony was a very moving event honoring the tragedy as well as the heroism from that day. I want to update the community on the power situation at the Support Site. We had a meeting this week with the regional director of ENEL, the top leadership of Mirabella, and the senior staff at Naval Support Activity (NSA) Naples to help identify the root causes of the recent power outages. The bottom line is that we don’t know exactly why this keeps happening, but all three sides of the triangle now have pledged their full efforts to investigate the infrastructure and get to the bottom of this problem. ENEL has agreed to allow us to loosen the parameters on our protective equipment, which should keep us from having so many outages. The settings for our protective equipment are dictated by ENEL in accordance with Italian law, so getting them to open up the parameters was a huge success for us and should result in fewer outages. We’ll be taking a look at the Support Site infrastructure, testing all our equipment and the underground lines for faults and grounds, in conjunction with the upcoming planned maintenance. ENEL will be doing similar investigations into its infrastructure in Gricignano and the surrounding areas, in addition to installing equipment that will monitor the quality of power entering the base. I’m hopeful that we’ll find ways we can improve the delivery of power to the base. I’m not sure what changed recently, because we had about nine good months of very reliable service, but we are engaged with ENEL at the highest levels and are working hard to get it fixed. Our goal is to end the outages once and for all. A couple more quick updates on things around the base: – The food court at Capodichino is coming along and the vendor who has been selected should be officially announced very soon. This facility will be a great quality of life improvement for our sailors who live and work at Capodichino, and we eagerly await the opening of the facility in the spring. – The Support Site Bowling Alley renovation should be wrapping up this week, and there will be a grand re-opening next Friday. We will soon begin a theater conversion to 3D, to include a screen in the larger of the two auditoriums that will be 40 percent bigger. We are also looking to invest in automated ticket purchasing machines for the movies that will reduce the lines and facilitate faster service at the concession stand. Please continue to patronize these great facilities. – Holiday mailing dates will be out soon. Even though the holidays seem like a long time from now, it’s not too early to be thinking about large items that could be too expensive to ship First Class. First Class mail flies directly into Rome and gets down to Naples very quickly, sometimes as fast as four days from the time you order it, and almost always well under 10 days. Things that aren’t shipped First Class or Priority Mail, however, don’t come by air but by ship, and that slow boat can sometimes take months to get here. Next week we are kicking off a Naples Housing Office efficiency study aimed at improving the process and reducing the time it takes to get our sailors into economy housing. This is normally a six-month process, so we are hoping to implement significant improvements in 2013 in time to make any necessary course corrections before the next summer’s busy relocation season. The housing process is onerous and has become that way over a very long period of time. Many of the procedures were put in place by direction or for the protection of our sailors. Additionally, manpower reductions and restructuring in the past have exacerbated the problems. Regardless, we are focused on fixing the issue and improving the ease and turnaround time for our personnel. This weekend is full of events. The chief petty officer pinning ceremony is today, as are the first home volleyball games of the season. Tomorrow we have cross country at Carney Park in the morning and a 1 p.m. home football season opener. Go Wildcats! Also Saturday, Morale, Welfare and Recreation is putting on a paintball tournament and has a “day for kids” in Central Park. Then, the Welfare and Recreation Association and the USO are cooking Neapolitan pizzas in the Village Forum in the evening. So it’s a great weekend to head outside on the Support Site and enjoy some of these community events. I’ll see you out there! Have a great weekend!
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La Mimosa, the thrift store run by the Allied Spouses Club (ASC) at Allied Joint Force Command Naples, is seeking volunteers and donations. The shop reopened Monday after its summer break, resuming operations on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays from 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. For questions or further information, please contact Erika at thriftstoremanager@ascnaples.net.
Pizza Fest Sept. 15 sponsored by WRA & USO Join the USO and the Welfare and Recreation Association (WRA) Saturday, Sept. 15 for a true Neapolitan pizza served piping hot out of the oven in your backyard. The event will take place from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Support Site Village Forum. Also on the menu are Neapolitan traditional entertainment, children’s games and activities, a bounce house and more. For more information, please call the USO at 081-568-5713 or 081-811-4903. Log on to the USO Facebook page, www.facebook. com/usonaples, to find the latest USO updates.
Admiral’s Cup, Regatta of Nations Sept. 16 The Naples NATO Yacht Club (NNYC) will organize the annual Regatta of Nations at Nisida Sunday, Sept. 16. This popular sailing event is open to all nations represented in NATO commands within the Naples area. It is run in the spirit of friendship among the nations and to develop enthusiasm for the sport. The traditional and unique Admirals’ Cup will be conducted the same day, and will be open to
all admirals and generals assigned to NATO commands in the area. Events will start at 10:45 a.m. Participation is open to family members of NATO personnel. A free buffet and drinks will be provided for competitors and their families. Non-NATO ID card holders and guests will be asked to pay €7.50 to cover the cost of the meal. Advance reservation via e-mail at nnyc@nnyc.it will be appreciated. More information can be found at www.nnyc.it.
Important DoDDS dates Sept. 14: No school Sept. 14: Wildcats Volleyball vs. Sigonella, 6 p.m. at the Naples High School gymnasium Sept. 15: Cross Country vs. Sigonella, 8:45 a.m. at Carney Park Sept. 15: Volleyball vs. Sigonella, 9 a.m. at the Naples High School Gymnasium Sept. 15: Football vs. Hohenfels, 1 p.m., Naples High School football stadium Sept. 18: Naples Elementary School Open House, 5 to 6 p.m. For more information, contact Naples High School at 081-811-4061 or Naples Elementary School at 081-811-4037.
Technology Expo at NSA Naples Sept. 17
This year’s Naval Support Activity (NSA) Naples Technology Expo will be held Sept. 17 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The event will take place in the A-1 conference room of the Navy Gateway Inns and Suites building at Capodichino. All NSA Naples military, civilian, and contractor personnel are invited to attend at no cost. Report fraud, waste, abuse and mismanagement in To pre-register, visit www.fedNavy activities to: eralevents.com. For more inforOffice of the Inspector General, Naples, Italy mation, contact Carolyn E. Leave a recorded message 24/7:...........................081-568-2983 Clauss at 443-561-2400 or at Speak to the CNREURAFSWA Investigator: ......081-568-2600 clauss@ncsi.com. Speak to the CNE-CNA-C6F Investigator: .........081-568-2964 E-mail: ighotline@eu.navy.mil 2012 holiday greetings being Website: www.cnic.navy.mil/europe/index.htm
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The Joint Hometown News Service from Ft. Meade, Md. will be shooting holiday greetings Monday, Sept. 24 and Tuesday, Sept. 25 from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. in the grassy area in front of the Support Site Navy Exchange. In case of bad weather, the shoot will be moved to the Navy Exchange Garden Center. The event is open to U.S. service members, their families and Department of Defense civilians who may want to film a greeting for their families back home. Service members must be in uniform. For more information, call MC1 Daniel Mennuto at 081-8116904.
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Sailor in the Spotlight: IT1(IDW/SW/AW) Michael A. Spicer
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‘Love locks’ removed from Roman bridge One of the oldest bridges in Rome, the Ponte Milvio, has become famous in recent years because of all the “love locks” that hang from its lampposts. In recent years, young Romans have decided to express their love by writing their names on locks, attaching the locks to the bridge, then throwing the keys into the river. The tradition developed after the release of the book and film “Tre Metri Sopra Il Cielo” (“Three Meters Above the Sky”), in which the protagonists carried out the same ritual. On Monday, the “love locks” were removed following a lengthy row between those who wanted to clean up the bridge and opponents who wanted it to remain a shrine to eternal love. The locks will be kept in a warehouse until the Cultural Assessor decides what to do with them. A consumer organization has proposed to open a museum to house the “love locks” and immortalize the stories of young people.
Leonardo’s work now accessible by smartphone The Atlantic Codex of Leonardo Da Vinci’s set of drawings and writing is now available on smart phones, tablets and computers. The Codex is composed of 12 volumes and 1,119 pages of Leonardo’s work that he completed between 1478 and 1519. This initiative was presented at the Biblioteca Ambrosiana in Milan, and will be available at the website
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Petty Officer Spicer is the N6 department leading petty officer for Commander, Naval Forces EuropeAfrica/Commander, U.S. 6th Fleet. In this role, he manages the headquarters support department, including enterprise services and the administration of maritime operation command and control systems. He is a member of the Naval Support Activity Naples auxiliary security force and a mentor to 15 sailors outside of his office. He helped coordinate the Feds Feed Families program, helping to collect nearly 1,000 pounds of food for local charities and orphanages. His goals are to make chief in 2013 and attain his master’s degree in human resources management. (Photo courtesy of U.S. 6th Fleet)
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www.insidedavinci.com. Access costs €2.99 and is valid for six months. The project offers virtual 3D navigation of exhibited works; the first exhibits made available online were “Fortresses, ramparts and cannons” and “the library, time and friends.”
Italian boys and girls have different career aspirations, study says According to a report from the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development, Italian young men tend to choose technical studies for their careers, while females prefer to work in the fields of health and nursing. The report said that among 15-year-old boys, 13 percent intend to study engineering, telecommunications or architecture, while 15 percent of girls the same age foresaw a career in the health workforce.
Limits on hunting aim to save bears in Abruzzo Recently, a local court shortened the local hunting season in the central Italian region of Abruzzo to protect the Marsican brown bear, also known as the Apennine Brown Bear. The shorter hunting season is intended to limit the number of bears that are killed. Wildlife activists slammed local political authorities for the extended hunting seasons introduced in the past four years. The Abruzzo National Park is considered to be one of the greenest in Europe. Hunting season will begin in the area Sept. 16.
14 CLEP TESTING Take a CLEP/DSST test at the automated National Test Center at Capodichino in the Admin II building. Testing starts at 9 a.m. Make an appointment in the UMUC Maryland office or call 081568-6673 for an appointment. 14 SPOUSE APPRECIATION DAY Army Element - Alpha Company will hold a "Spouse Appreciation Day" event Friday, Sept. 14 at the Support Site. The event will take place at 4:30 p.m. at the playground behind the youth center. Food will be provided. 14 PRAXIS TEST REGISTRATION The last day to register for the Nov. 1 PRAXIS test is Friday, Sept. 14. Contact the Navy College Office for information on how to register for the test. DO NOT register online if you are taking the test at the NCO. Open to logistically supported civilian and military members. Call 081-568-6678/6684/6681 or visit the Navy College Office at Capodichino for more information. 16 THE NAPLES NATO YACHT CLUB (NNYC) will hold the yearly Regatta of Nations at Nisida Sept. 16. The sailing event is open to all nationalities represented in NATO commands within the Naples area. The Admirals’ Cup will be conducted the same day. The program will start at 10:45 a.m. A free buffet and drinks will be provided for competitors and their families. (Non-NATO ID card holders and guests will be asked to pay €7.50). Register in advance by e-mailing nnyc@nnyc.it. FMI, visit www.nnyc.it. 18, 25 DEFENSE LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY TESTING PROGRAM Take the DLPT or the DLAB at the Navy College Office. Open to military members and government employees who have a CAC card. Make an appointment at the NCO by calling 081-568-6684/6681/6678 or sending an e-mail to nco.naples@eu.navy.mil. 20 ASC WELCOME COFFEE The Allied Spouses Club (ASC) will hold its annual Welcome Coffee Thursday, Sept. 20 from 10 a.m. to noon at the Poggio Ruppelt event center in Bacoli. The free yearly kickoff event will feature food, friendship, raffles and prizes, and all are welcome to attend. Please RSVP to your country representative, to eventscoordinator@ascnaples.net or to ascpresidentjfc@gmail.com. To help with transportation, a bus will leave JFC at 9:30 a.m. the day of the event. 20 WEB TA BRIEF FOR SAILORS The WEB TA brief is at 1 p.m. Sept. 20. Visit the Navy College Office at Capodichino for more information or call 081-568-6681/6684/6678. 20-21 COMPTROLLER CDFM PAPER & PENCIL TEST The last days to register/order the CDFM tests for the Oct. 29-30 test dates in the Navy College Office are Sept. 20-21. Visit the ASMC website for information on how to order and register for the Oct 29-30 test. The Navy College Office is located in room G-036 of the Admin II building at Capodichino. 20 MONTHLY BABY BASICS CLASS offered by NMCRS Visiting Nurses. Next class is Sept. 20 from 9 a.m. to noon at the Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society Office, located in room G-016 of the Admin II building at Capodichino. Topics include newborn care (i.e. bundling, diapering & bathing), feeding, crying & comforting, health & safety, etc. Contact NCMRS for registration and information at 081-568-3913. 21 ACT TEST Register for the ACT test at the Navy College Office, located in room G-036 of the Admin II building at Capodichino. You can also contact the office at 081-568-6678/6681/6683/6684, or send an e-mail to nco.naples@eu.navy.mil. Test scores are returned to Naples six to eight weeks after the test date. 21 NOSC WINE TASTING DINNER AND TOUR Join us as we travel to Cantine Di Meo in Salz Irpina, Avellino, Friday, Sept. 21 for a tour, wine tasting and dinner. Price includes round trip bus transportation (from Lago Patria and Support Site), guided tour and tasting in English, and dinner. Cost is 55 EURO each for NOSC members and spouses; 65 EURO each for non-member guests. Go to www.noscitaly.com for more details and to register. 28 OKTOBERFEST AT JFC The German national support element at Allied Joint Force Command Naples will host the 10th Oktoberfest at JFC starting at noon Saturday, Sept. 28 and continuing until 1 a.m. The event will feature German food and beer for sale, as well as children’s entertainment. Ticket sales occur at JFC Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays and at Capodichino Tuesdays and Thursdays. Weekend ticket sales will take place outside the Support Site Navy Exchange. FMI, visit www.oktoberfest-naples.com. 28 THE COALITION OF SAILORS AGAINST DESTRUCTIVE DECISIONS will host an event that brings to life the potential consequences of a destructive decision. The event will take place from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at the BEQ classroom area. The group will have a four-stage event set up within the rooms that will allow participants to experience hands-on the moments before, during and after a destructive career decision. Free food will be provided.
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED LA MIMOSA THRIFT STORE, run by the Allied Spouses Club (ASC) at Allied Joint Force Command Naples, is seeking volunteers and donations. The store is open Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays from 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. For questions or further information, please contact Erika at thriftstoremanager@ascnaples.net.
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Maienfeld, a picturesque Alpine town of about three thousand people, is located in the Rhine Valley in the Swiss canton of Graubünden. It is well known for its spectacular mountain scenery and local wine, and because it was the setting of Johanna Spyri’s Heidi novel.
Trekking through Heidi's country Story and photos by Gary Rice
ost of us, regardless of our age, probably remember from our childhood something about the children’s story of Heidi, the young girl who lived a pastoral and peaceful life under the towering peaks of the Swiss Alps. I recall that Shirley Temple played the title role in Hollywood’s 1937 version of the story. But what I mostly remember about that story is its idyllic mountain setting, and I have often thought I would like to visit that almost mythical place where Heidi lived with her grandfather and her goats during the late 19th century. Interestingly enough, the place really does exist; and as I discovered in August, it is a great place to visit. The novel known as Heidi was published in two parts in 1880. It was written by Swiss author Johanna Spyri, who was born and raised in the village of Hirzel, just a few miles south of Zurich on a hill overlooking the lake. Spyri used to visit the tiny village of Jenins, about 60 miles south of Zurich. She liked to “take the waters” in the nearby spa town of Bad Ragaz, and she also visited the town of Maienfeld, just a mile down the road from Jenins.
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The small rustic cabin at Ochsenberg, at the end of the trail in the high Alpine meadow above Maienfeld, is a nice little café that serves great German food and beer. For many tourists, it also doubles as the 19th-century home of the fictional Heidi and her grandfather.
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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
Sailors raise the U.S. flag during the Terror Victim Remembrance Ceremony at Naval Support Activity Naples Tuesday, Sept. 11. (Photos by MC1 Jack Georges)
11 years after 9-11, victims’ memory lives on Story by Melissa Kabukuru; Photos by MC1 Jack Georges
Members of the Naval Support Activity (NSA) Naples community gathered at the Capodichino base Tuesday to mark the 11th anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks. The base’s Terror Victim Remembrance Ceremony paid homage to those who perished in the Sept. 11 attacks on the World Trade Center and the Pentagon, as well as those who died aboard hijacked aircraft used in the attack. Special honors were given to firstresponders who died trying to save people during During a remembrance ceremony Tuesday, Cmdr. Robert Barbee, executhe crisis. Nearly 3,000 tive officer of Naval Support Activity Naples, salutes a memorial honoring people lost their lives as a those who died in the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks. result of the attacks. At Tuesday’s ceremony, Capt. Scott Gray, commanding officer of NSA Naples, gave a speech to honor the memory of the fallen, while Navy chaplain Lt. Jason Sluder led the group in prayer. Members of the base fire department also came to pay their respects.
Tuesday, Sept. 18 – THE CATHEDRAL OF NAPLES (8:30 a.m. - 2 p.m.; Departs from JFC) Visit this beautiful cathedral the day before the Miracle of St. Gennaro. Learn about this unique event. AL-ANON SUPPORT GROUP (6 - 7 p.m.) SPONSORSHIP TRAINING (9:30 a.m. - noon) To be a sponsor is a duty; to be a great one is to make a difference. Wednesday, Sept. 19 – DEVELOPING YOUR SPENDING PLAN (9:30 11 a.m.) Do you ever wonder where your money is going? Learn to track your finances and develop a budget that meets you and your family’s needs. CREDIT/DEBT MANAGEMENT (11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.) Do you know how much the minimum credit card payment is costing you? Learn strategies to pay down your debt, wise ways to use credit, and the decisions that can impact your credit score. CONFLICT MANAGEMENT (2:30 - 3:30 p.m.; at the Navy College Classroom at Capodichino) Conflict is inevitable. Conflict management helps people manage conflict by examining attitude and behavior when faced with conflicting situations. PARENTS OF SPECIAL NEEDS CHILDREN SUPPORT GROUP (5 - 6 p.m.) Support group for parents of special needs kids. Parents can share information and provide mutual support. BECOMING A LOVE & LOGIC PARENT (Session 4 of 7) This parenting program is designed to give you practical skills that can be used immediately. CHOICES: MANAGING YOUR ANGER (2 - 4 p.m.; Session 2 of 3) A threesession program focused on skills to manage anger and develop effective communication. Thursday, Sept. 20 – THE HILL OF VOMERO & CAMEO FACTORY (8 a.m. - 3 p.m.) Learn how to reach Vomero by public transportation from the Support Site. See how cameos are made and buy a gift for a special price. SPOUSE FIT (9 - 10 a.m.; At the Fit Forum) A 10-session fitness program for spouses. A collaboration between the U.S. Naval Hospital Naples and Morale, Welfare and Recreation. RETIREMENT PLANNING WITH TSP (1 - 3 p.m.) L-Funds, G-Funds, I-Funds, oh my! Get information on your opportunities with TSP and other ways to plan and save for retirement. TRANSITIONING TO NAPLES (5 - 6 p.m.) Friday, Sept. 21 – VISIT A LOCAL VINEYARD (9 a.m. - 2 p.m.; Carpool from Support Site) Learn about the famous grapes of the area. LEGAL ASSISTANCE AT SUPPORT SITE FFSC (9 a.m. - 3 p.m.) Legal Assistance appointments will be performed by a NLSO attorney two times per month at the FFSC service center. The attorneys are available for the usual legal assistance services – powers of attorney, immigration, consumer law, creditor/debtor issues, divorce, etc. Please contact 081-568-4576 for more information or to make an appointment.
UPCOMING FFSC GAETA EVENTS Call 081-568-8354/7 for more information or to register Monday, Sept. 17 – LUNCHTIME ITALIAN ONBOARD MT. WHITNEY (Noon - 1 p.m.) This class covers the Italian you need on a daily basis. Real life situations will be simulated and lots of practical examples will be used. Be ready to use your new language skills right away. ITALIAN LANGUAGE AND CULTURE CLASSES (10-11 a.m.; at the FFSC) Tuesday, Sept. 18 – WINE HARVEST WORKSHOP AND GRAPE STOMPING (8:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.) Attendees will be able to work side-by-side with local winery workers to experience all the effort and passion that goes into a glass of wine. A walkthrough of the vineyard and the wine-making process will be included, along with a traditional Italian lunch at the Porto di Mola establishment. Cost: €10. Wear working clothes and working shoes. Carpool leaves from Gaeta Fleet Landing at 8:15 a.m.
Naples area ombudsmen and key spouses The ombudsmen program at Naval Support Activity (NSA) Naples coordinates communication of information between service members and their families. The service provided by ombudsmen becomes especially critical and helpful during deployments. Here is a list of ombudsmen for Naples-area commands. AFN NAPLES: Donna Vigil, ombudsafn@gmail.com CNE BAND: Holly Ward, cnebandombudsman@hotmail.com CNE- 6th FLEET: Ashley Haggerty: c6fombudsman@ gmail.com CNREURAFSWA: Sindy Copeland: cnreurafswanaples@hotmail.com CTF SIX THREE & MSCEURAF: Arlene Campbell, ombudsmanctf63.msceuraf@yahoo.com CTF SIX NINE & COMSUBGRU EIGHT: Emily Key, ctf.69. ombudsman@gmail.com FLCSI- Naples: Maria Seibel, maie13@yahoo.com JFC: Edna Wood, ombudsmanjfc@gmail.com NSA Naples: Heather Staib-Jerzy, nsa_naples_omb@yahoo.com NCTS: Michelle Cannuli, ombudsmanncts@yahoo.com NSSA DET Naples: Gretchen Bozwell,nssadetnaplesombudsman@ hotmail.com USNH: Amy Romanowski & Latascia Hamilton, usnh_ombudsman@ hotmail.com U.S. ARMY ELEMENT: Jennifer Molina, jennifer.molina1.civ@ mail.mil U.S. ARMY ELEMENT - ALPHA COMPANY, U. S. ARMY ELEMENT - HHC: Alisha Smith, alishasmith0218@ yahoo.com U.S. AIR FORCE ELEMENT: Sonya Cage, usafkeyspousenaples@ yahoo.com U.S. MARINE ELEMENT: Suzin Lucas, naplesmarineombudsman@ gmail.com USS MOUNT WHITNEY: Sheree Johnson & Anna Nickell, mtwombudsman@yahoo.com CURRENTLY VACANT: NAVFAC SEABEES, RLSO & NLSO, DESRON SIX ZERO.
Sailors attending the Terror Victim Remembrance Ceremony at Naval Support Activity Naples Tuesday bow their heads during a moment of silence. The ceremony was held on the 11th anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks to remember the nearly 3,000 people who lost their lives that day.
Any spouses who have an interest in becoming an ombudsman should contact the ombudsman coordinator, Cecellia Kitson, at cecellia.kitson@eu.navy.mil.
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Eat, drink and be merry at JFC Oktoberfest Sept. 28 By Melissa Kabukuru, Panorama editor
erman beer, pretzels and Bavarian music will make their triumphant return to Allied Joint Force Command (JFC) Naples this month. The 10th JFC Oktoberfest, hosted by the German national support element at JFC, will take place Friday, Sept. 28 at the JFC headquarters in Bagnoli. The festival wasn't held last year due to operations in Libya. But this year, the celebration is back, and it will include traditional German music, children’s activities, and plenty of German beer and food for sale. Tickets went on sale for the event this week. Ticket sales will continue to take place at JFC Naples Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, and at Capodichino on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Ticket sellers will also be positioned outside the Navy Exchange at the Support Site on weekends. Attendees will purchase coupons that they can then exchange for food and drinks at the event. The organizers have worked hard to keep the food and drink prices low, said Lt. Col. Thorsten Smoll, the executive officer of the German national support element at JFC. Meals with beer will cost the equivalent of between €2.50 and €3.75 in coupons, while a half-liter of beer will cost €3.75 in coupons, he said. “We want to keep it affordable for everyone,” Smoll said. “It’s not an idea for making money.” Food for sale will include pretzels, bratwurst, steaks and decorated gingerbread, Smoll said. A bounce house, face painting, and arts and crafts will be there to entertain the kids. For the German organizers, this year’s Oktoberfest event is significant because it will be the last one held at JFC’s Bagnoli headquarters. JFC is moving to its new headquarters in Lago Patria later this year. “It’s a representative event for the German soldiers,” Smoll said. “The whole German community will be there — grilling, serving and representing our community.” Buses will be provided at no cost to help people safely travel from the Support Site or Capodichino to JFC. The event organizers want to make sure that no one drinks and drives, Smoll said. While the bus service is free, those who would like to use it are asked to register online at www.oktoberfest-naples.com. That way, the organizers can plan enough buses to accommodate demand, Smoll said.
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The 10th Oktoberfest celebration at Allied Joint Force Command (JFC) Naples will be held Friday, Sept. 28. Members of JFC’s German national support element are putting on the event, which will feature specially made German beer steins available for purchase. (Photo by Melissa Kabukuru)
EVENT DETAILS 10th Annual Oktoberfest at JFC Naples Friday, Sept. 28 • Schedule 12 p.m. to 1 a.m.: ...German beer and food 3 p.m: ......................Opening ceremony 3 to 10 p.m.: ...........Traditional live music 3 to 7 p.m.: .............Children’s activities • Transportation Free buses depart the Support Site for JFC at 3 p.m. and 6 p.m. the day of the event, stopping at Capodichino on the way.
One bus will leave JFC to return to Capodichino and Gricignano at 10 p.m., while another bus will leave JFC at midnight. • Tickets Tickets cost $5 or €4 for NATO ID card holders, $6 or €5 for non-ID card holders. Tickets are being sold Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at JFC. On Tuesdays and Thursdays, ticket sales will take place on the central spine at Capodichino. On weekends, tickets will be sold by the Navy Exchange at the Support Site. Entrance is free for children up to 16 years old. More information can be found at www.oktoberfest-naples.com.
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Commands are also encouraged to support the sea services affinity group, the Association of Naval Service Officers (ANSO). ANSO aims to foster personal growth and professional development through mentorships and networking for officers, enlisted members and civilians. More information on ANSO can be found online at www.ansomil.org. For more information on the history of Hispanics in the Navy, visit the Naval History and Heritage Command's website at www.history.navy. mil and click on the link titled “Hispanic Americans.” For more information and resources on Hispanics in the military and Hispanic American Heritage Month, visit the Defense Equal Opportunity Management Institute (DEOMI) website at www.deomi.org/Spec ialObservance. For more news from Chief of Naval Personnel - Office of Diversity and Inclusion, visit www.navy.mil/local/ cnp-diversity.
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Weekly crime report for Sept. 3 to Sept. 9, 2012 – Vehicle Break-In . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 (1 off base) – Robbery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 (1 off base) – Traffic Accident . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 (5 off base) – D.U.I. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 (1 on base)
Robbery (off base). On Sept. 5 at approximately 7:17 a.m., E-5/USN reported a robbery that occurred earlier that day in Naples, Italy. Victim stated that while walking to the bus stop he was approached by two unknown individuals who brandished knives and demanded the belongings that were in his pocket. Vehicle Break-In (off base). On Sept. 6 at approximately 3:25 p.m., CIV reported a vehicle break-in that occurred Sept. 5 in Giugliano, Italy. Victim stated that he parked and secured his vehicle, and upon returning to it noticed that the vehicle’s sliding doors were both open. Upon conducting a full inventory of the vehicle, he reported that several items were missing. D.U.I (on base). On Sept. 9 at approximately 10:10 p.m., a vehicle attempted to exit the Support Site gate with its headlights still on, making it difficult for the sentry to identify the vehicle. Before the vehicle exited the gate, the sentry stopped the driver to remind her to turn off her headlights when approaching the gate. When the sentry came toward the vehicle, he noticed a strong odor of alcohol emanating from the driver, at which point he requested that she provide a breath sample. The driver’s breath tested positive for the presence of alcohol. The driver was then escorted to the Support Site security precinct and was requested to provide another breath sample via the Intoxilyzer 8000, which indicated her blood alcohol content was 0.14.
Pompei honors Sept. 11 victims The mayor of the Italian city of Pompei, Claudio D'Alessio (center left), joins U.S. Consul General Donald Moore (center right), the head of U.S. Consulate General in Naples, for a ceremony Tuesday honoring the victims of the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks. To commemorate the 11th anniversary of the tragic event, the two officials placed a wreath on Pompei's Sept. 11 monument, which is made from pieces of the fallen towers of the World Trade Center. The city of Pompei also held a mass Tuesday at the Sanctuary of the Blessed Virgin of the Rosary to commemorate the Sept. 11 victims. Many Italians and visiting Americans participated in the ceremony. (Photo by Michelangelo Oliano)
FFSC Tip of the Week: The Exceptional Family Member Program From the Fleet and Family Support Center
The Exceptional Family Member Program (EFMP) is a Department of Defense-wide, mandatory program for active duty families with special needs. EFMP coordinates assignments so family members are located where they can receive the care and services they need. Service members, not commands, are responsible for enrolling family members and updating information. Service members should: – Contact their medical treatment facility’s EFMP coordinator to enroll family members with chronic medical, mental health, or educational conditions requiring special services. – Update the DD2791 and/or 2792-1 every three years, or when changes in the enrolled family member’s status occur. – Update their EFMP status 12 months prior to the projected rotation date. – Disenroll from EFMP when family status changes, medical or educational needs no longer exist, or the enrolled family member no longer resides with the service member.
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M ORE I NSIDE P AGE … VOLUNTEERS NEEDED continued NAPLES HIGH SCHOOL MUSIC BOOSTERS seeks 2012-2013 board members. For more information, e-mail matthew.ukleja @gmail.com. THE AMERICAN SOCCER CLUB (ASC) OF NAPOLI is looking for qualified coaches. Those interested in coaching should e-mail doc@ ascnapoli.com. NAPLES AMERICAN RED CROSS (ARC) NEEDS VOLUNTEER INSTRUCTORS. ARC needs volunteer instructors for various courses. Those interested in becoming instructors can contact the ARC office at 081-568-4788. ALLIED SPOUSES CLUB is seeking strong candidates to fill the following leadership positions: events coordinator, volunteer coordinator and bazaar chairman. Annual rotation of leadership also means we are electing new board positions: president, vice president and secretary. FMI, e-mail ascpresidentjfc@gmail.com. ATTENTION PHOTOGRAPHERS! Are you interested in taking photos of Naples Elementary School students during the 2012-2013 school year? Contact Dr. Johnson at 081-811-4159 or donita.Johnson@ eu.dodea.edu. 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. NAPLES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL PTA is searching for people who want to lead the PTA during the 2012-2013 school year. PTA board members are elected every year and committee chairs are appointed every year. If you are interested in a board or chair position, please e-mail Angel Neese at itwife2000@yahoo.com. NAVY LEAGUE OF THE U.S./NAPLES COUNCIL is seeking board members. Contact Betty Reese at 081-526-8051 or breese@cybernet.it. NAVY-MARINE CORPS RELIEF SOCIETY OPERATION CLIP & SAVE (coupons): 081-568-3913.
ONGOING/ON THE HORIZON 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/ Connectthe-Tots-Club. NAPLES OFFICIALS ASSOCIATION NEEDS REFEREES Anyone interested should contact Nigel Alexander at 081-721-5413 or 346-680-3282 or by e-mail to nalexander@afsouth.nato.int. HARRY S. TRUMAN LODGE No. 649 meets 6:30 p.m. every 2nd and 4th Friday of the month at 6:30 p.m. FMI, contact Kevin Baker at 338-479-7023 or hst649sec@yahoo.com, or visit http://groups.yahoo.com/ group/HST649. 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 335-7604446. Also check out the group’s Facebook page, Fil-Am Naples. 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. 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’ nights 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. NAPLES OVERSEAS SPOUSES CLUB is seeking individuals to assist in 2012-2013 with a variety of events and positions. Don't miss the fun! If you want to help us help our community, please contact noscitaly@gmail.com. CALLING ALL NAPLES NURSES! Please consider joining the Naples Area Nurses Association (NANA). NANA is an organization of nurses that work together to fundraise, participate in social events, and provide support throughout the U.S. Naval Hospital Naples and NSA Naples community. FMI, contact Lt. Shelley Beltz at shelley.beltz @med.navy.mil or Lt. Jenny Paul at jenny.paul@med.navy.mil. THE WELFARE & RECREATION ASSOCIATION is available to meet associates every Thursday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at its location on the first floor of Building 450 upstairs from Capo Landing. FMI, visit http://www. wraitalia.it. SECURITY NOTE: All DoD military or civilian personnel hosting an event off base must complete a Special Event Force Protection Plan (SEFPP) 45 days in advance, regardless of organization, if the event will involve 50 or more personnel, include distinguished visitors or involve personnel wearing uniforms. FMI, contact the AT/FP Division at 081-568-5525 or visit the division office in the Capodichino Security Precinct, Bldg. 403. 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. CATHOLIC WOMEN OF THE CHAPEL invites community members to join the Rosary Prayer Group that meets every Wednesday at 10:30 a.m. in the Support Site Chapel. For more information, e-mail CWOCNaples@gmail.com. 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.
Friday, Sept. 14 4:15 p.m. Batman: Dark Knight Rises PG-13 5:30 p.m. Abraham Lincoln Vampire Hunter, R 7:30 p.m. Madea's Witness Protection, PG-13
Monday, Sept. 17 Closed — No Movie Tuesday, Sept. 18 Closed — No Movie Wednesday, Sept. 19 4:30 p.m. Madea's Witness Protection, PG-13 7 p.m. Abraham Lincoln Vampire Hunter, R Last Showing
Saturday, Sept. 15 3 p.m. Ice Age Continental Drift, PG 4:30 p.m. People Like Us PG-13 6 p.m. Seeking Friend for End of the World, R 7:15 p.m. Magic Mike, R
Thursday, Sept. 20 4:30 p.m. Dr Seuss’ The Lorax PG Expendables 2, R 7 p.m. Last Showing
Sunday, Sept. 16 Ice Age Continental 3 p.m. Drift, PG 4:30 p.m. Madea's Witness Protection, PG-13 Batman: Dark 6 p.m. Knight Rises, PG-13 7:15 p.m. Expendables 2, R
Friday, Sept. 21 4:30 p.m. Dr Seuss’ The Lorax PG 5:15 p.m. Moonrise Kingdom 3D, PG-13 Premiere Showing 7:15 p.m. Savages 3D, Premiere Showing
Movie descriptions EOPLE LIKE US, PG-13 for language, some drug use and brief sexuality. Cast: Chris Pine, Elizabeth Banks, Olivia Wilde, Michael Hall, Philip Baker Hall. Drama, 115 min. Sam is a 20-something, fast-talking salesman. His latest deal collapses on the day he learns that his father has suddenly died. Against his wishes, Sam is called home, where he must put his father's estate in order and reconnect with his estranged family. In the course of fulfilling his father's last wishes, Sam uncovers a startling secret that turns his entire world upside down: He has a 30-year-old sister, Frankie, who he never knew about. As their relationship develops, Sam is forced to rethink everything he thought he knew about this family-and re-examine his own life choices in the process.
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AGIC MIKE, R for pervasive sexual content, brief graphic nudity, language and some drug use. Cast: Channing Tatum, Alex Pettyfer, Matt Bomer, Matthew McConaughey, Joe Manganiello. Comedy, 110 min. Mike is a man of many talents and loads of charm. He spends his days pursuing the American Dream from as many angles as he can handle: from roofing houses and detailing cars to designing furniture. But at night... he's just magic. The hot headliner in an all-male revue, he has been rocking the stage at Club Xquisite for years with his original style and over-the-top dance moves. Seeing potential in a guy he calls the Kid, Mike takes the 19-year-old under his wing and schools him in the fine arts of dancing, partying, picking up women and making easy money. It's not long before the club's newest act has fans of his own, as the summer opens up to a world of fun, friendship and good times.
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EEKING A FRIEND FOR THE END OF THE WORLD, R. Cast: Keira Knightley, Steve Carell, Connie Britton, Melanie Lynskey, T.J. Miller. Comedy, 101 min. A 70-mile-wide asteroid is en route to Earth, and the last best attempt to counter it has failed. Also failing is the marriage of soft-spoken insurance salesman Dodge; the breaking news that the world will end in an estimated 21 days cues his wife to leave him on the spot. Dodge is a man who has always played by the rules of life, while his neighbor Penny is an extroverted woman who hasn't. When a riot breaks out around their apartment building, Dodge realizes that he must seek his wife out before it's too late, while Penny makes the decision to spend her last days with family in England. On the road together, the unlikely traveling companions' respective personal journeys accelerate, and their outlooks — if not the world's — brighten.
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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 Grape Picking, Stomping and Wine tasting . . . . . . . . . . . .€ 47 Sept. 15 Eat, Pray, Love …. Naples Tour . . . . . . . . . . . .€ 42 Sept. 16 Rome of the Caesars . . . . .€ 73 Sept. 21 Sorrento By Night . . . . . . .€ 38 WEEKEND TOURS September 22-23 Florence & Pisa . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . € 180 October 5-8 Columbus Day in Barcelona. . . . . € 615 October 20-21 Perugia Eurochocolate . . . . . . . . . € 173 November 21-25 Thanksgiving in Poland . . . . . . . . € 830 November 22-25 Thanksgiving in Budapest . . . . . . € 638 December 5-10 Christmas Markets in Germany and Austria . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . € 409
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is spoiled beyond hope and his 7-year-old son, Howie, wishes his father were around more. But George is finally forced to wake up when he learns that his firm, Lockwise Industries, has been operating a mobbacked Ponzi scheme — and that he's been set up as the fall guy. ATMAN: DARK KNIGHT RISES, PG-13 for intense sequences of violence and action, some sensuality and language. Cast: Christian Bale, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Anne Hathaway, Tom Hardy, Gary Oldman. Action/Adventure, 165 min. Christopher Nolan's Batman trilogy concludes with this Warner Brothers release that finds The Dark Knight pitted against Bane, an unstoppable foe possessing tremendous physical and intellectual strength. Nearly a decade after taking the fall for Harvey Dent's death and disappearing into the darkness, a fugitive Batman (Christian Bale) watches from the shadows as the Dent Act keeps the streets of Gotham City crime free. Meanwhile, an elusive cat burglar seizes the chance to strike, and a masked anarchist plots a devastating series of attacks designed to lure Bruce Wayne out of the shadows. Determined not to abandon the people who he once risked his life to protect, The Dark Knight emerges from his self-imposed exile ready to fight. But Bane (Tom Hardy) is ready, too, and once Batman is within his grasp, he will do everything in his power to break Gotham City's shadowy savior. Oscar-winner Michael Caine and Gary Oldman return in a sequel also starring Anne Hathaway, Marion Cotillard, and Joseph GordonLevitt.
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AVAGES (in 3D), R. Cast: Blake Lively, John Travolta, Aaron Johnson, Benicio Del Toro, Emile Hirsch. Drama, 131 min. Ben, a peaceful and charitable Buddhist, and his closest friend Chon, a former Navy SEAL and ex-mercenary, are Laguna Beach entrepreneurs who run a lucrative, homegrown industry: raising some of the best marijuana ever developed. They also share a one-of-a-kind love with the extraordinary beauty Ophelia. Life is idyllic in their Southern California town...until the Mexican Baja Cartel decides to move in and demands that the trio partners with them. When the merciless head of the Baja Cartel, Elena, and her brutal enforcer, Lado, underestimate the unbreakable bond among these three friends, Ben and Chon wage a seemingly unwinnable war against the cartel. And so begins a series of increasingly vicious ploys and maneuvers in a high stakes, savage battle of wills.
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OONRISE KINGDOM (in 3D), PG-13. Cast: Bruce Willis, Edward Norton, Bill Murray, Tilda Swinton, Jason Schwartzman. Drama, 93 min. On an island off the coast of New England in the summer of 1965, two twelve-year-olds fall in love, make a secret pact, and run away together into the wilderness. As various authorities try to hunt them down, a violent storm is brewing off-shore — and the peaceful island community is turned upside down in more ways than anyone can handle.
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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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Jin Shin (left) talks to her daughter Hannah, 3, during a Zumba class in the multi-purpose room at Naples Elementary School Sept. 10.
BEACHBODY FIT CLUB “I was ready to go back to the United States for the rest of the summer, because I did not have any motivation to work out in this heat with my daughter,” said Moyer. “I couldn’t bring her into the gym. There was no place that I could exercise. So we started this group.” Moyer, who is a certified personal trainer, leads outdoor bootcamp workouts at the Support Site for members of the Naples Beachbody Fit Club. At a recent Saturday morning class, the workout included spurts of running up and down bleachers, with exercises like pushups, squats and abdominal
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planks mixed in. Additionally, a certified Zumba instructor leads a class at 3 p.m. Mondays and Fridays at Naples Elementary School. The elementary school has been loaning out its multi-purpose room for the Zumba classes, which feature routines inspired by Latin dance. Both the bootcamp classes and the Zumba classes are free of charge and stroller-friendly, with parents bringing their children of all ages. At one of the Zumba classes Sept. 10, many of the children chose to join in and participate in the dance-based workout. Others played or read
Members of the Naples Beachbody Fit Club run up and down bleachers at the Naples High School track during a bootcamp workout Aug. 25.
Members of the Naval Support Activity Naples community get their exercise during a Zumba class held by the Naples Beachbody Fit Club Sept. 10. (Photos by Melissa Kabukuru)
while their parents kept an eye on them. “It’s kid-friendly, so they can obviously do it with us, or sit and watch, or do their homesaid Heather work,” Harrington, the Zumba class instructor, who has two children of her own. “When the kids see us doing it, it’s fun, and they don’t even know they’re exercising. We’re a good influence on our children.” For parents, not having to find childcare makes squeezing in exercise much easier, said Tirzah Aiken, who regularly comes to the workouts with her five children. “I think trying to coordinate childcare is very difficult, so when you can come to a place where your children are allowed, it’s just a weight off of your shoulders,” Aiken said. “Then the fact that there are other children here for them to play with, it keeps them busy. They enjoy seeing their friends.” Aiken said she appreciates the support she receives from Moyer, who sends out regular messages online to encourage members of the group to exercise and eat healthy. “She’s really an inspiration,” Aiken said. “Sometimes when you’re a mom of little children, you think, ‘It’s not possible, I’ll have to wait until they’re older, until they’re all in school, then my time will come.’ But she’s saying, ‘your time can come now’ — and I’m thankful for that.” Moyer is working to get the Naples Beachbody Fit Club recognized as a command-spon-
At a Sept. 10 Zumba class held by the Naples Beachbody Fit Club, 6-year-old Nadia Dominguez (left) and 13-month-old Abigail Georges (right) play together as their parents exercise nearby.
sored organization aboard NSA Naples. She said she is extremely grateful that Naples Elementary School has provided a place where the group can conduct its workouts. Moyer is working with Morale, Welfare and Recreation (MWR) to identify other indoor workout spaces on base where parents can bring children and strollers, she said. Already, MWR plans to open a family workout room at the Support Site Fit Forum in the near future, said MWR marketing director Amber Vlangas. The Naples Beachbody Fit Club posts weekly schedules of
workouts on its Facebook page, which can be found by going to www.facebook.com and entering “Naples Beachbody Fit Club” into the online search bar. Other instructors besides Harrington and Moyer also lead bootcamp and Crossfit-inspired workouts throughout the week. Everyone is welcome to join the group and participate in the workouts, Moyer said. Both men and women are welcome, she said. “We’re an open group,” Moyer said. “It doesn’t matter your age, your fitness level, your rank, anything. We’re open to everybody — families, too.”
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How to make espresso at home Story and photo by Melissa Kabukuru Panorama editor he first time I tried to make espresso at home using a stovetop caffettiera, I almost gagged. My concoction was burnt and thin — nothing like what my Italian friends offered me when I stopped by their homes. Over time I got better, but I knew my technique still could use some improvement. That’s why I decided to attend an espresso-making workshop at the Naples Fleet and Family Support Center (FFSC) July 25. While Italians may often go to a coffee bar to enjoy their espresso, a stovetop espresso maker is still a staple in almost every Italian home. Offering a small cup of caffè to guests is considered a standard form of Italian courtesy, said Terri Lanna, an intercultural relations specialist at the FFSC. Lanna taught the Neapolitan espresso-making class I attended in July, helping me and roughly 15 other members of the Naples military community learn how to make proper espresso at home. “It is always a good time for a caffè,” Lanna said. “A caffé is a social drink, so people drink from 5 to 6 caffés a day. It depends.” While there are a variety of complicated machines you can buy to make espresso, the stovetop Moka style of coffeemaker remains widely used in Italy. Moka machines of various sizes are sold at the Navy Exchange, as well as at numerous locations out in town.
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Once you have your coffeemaker, or caffettiera, you must make at least two or three batches of coffee with it that you simply throw away, Lanna said. The first few times you use a new machine, the coffee doesn’t turn out well, she explained. The next step, of course, is buying coffee. You can buy roasted coffee grounds at any Italian supermarket, or from numerous coffee bars out in town. Additionally, The Navy Exchange and Commissary also carry some Italian brands of coffee, such as Kimbo, that work well with stovetop espresso makers. Then you are ready to begin. Here are some of Lanna’s step-by-step instructions for making a good cup of espresso. • Fill the base of the caffettiera with water that is cold, not hot. Cold water takes longer to heat up, allowing the water more time to absorb the flavor of the coffee. You should fill the coffeemaker with water to a point just below the valve. Some coffee makers have a fill line marked to help you with this. • Put the funnel-shaped insert into the coffee maker, just above the water basin. Note that the water shouldn’t rise up when you do this, Lanna said; if it does, you have put in too much water. Fill the funnel with a few scoops of ground coffee. “A little hill,” Lanna said. “It should be kind of loose.” You shouldn’t push or compact the coffee, as that makes it difficult for the water to rise and may cause the coffee to burn, she said.
A stove top coffeemaker, water and coffee grounds are all you need to make Italian espresso at home.
• Screw the top part of the caffettiera onto the base. This seal should be tight so the water doesn’t escape during the heating process, Lanna said. • Place the coffeemaker on a low flame. Don’t put it on an extremely hot burner, Lanna said, because that will cause the coffee to heat up too quickly and give it less time to absorb the flavor of the coffee grounds. With most traditional Moka machines, it helps to leave the lid up until the coffee starts to bubble, Lanna said. Once the coffee begins to boil, remove it from the flame and close the lid, she said. If you are serving the coffee directly from the caffettiera, be sure to stir it first. • When serving guests, it is best to leave the coffee unsweetened and let them add sugar themselves,
Lanna said. This is because everyone likes their coffee a little differently, she said. You can find tazzine (small cups for espresso) at Italian markets or home stores, among other places. Other important details: • Do not store your coffee at home in a glass container – use a metal or ceramic one instead. The beans or grounds will react to light and heat, Lanna said. Also keep the beans or ground coffee well sealed. Too much exposure to air will cause the coffee to lose its aroma. • Don’t wash your caffettiera with soap. It is best to simply rinse it with hot water to clean it, Lanna said. Don’t worry about any dark residue on the caffettiera that you can’t easily remove, she said. “The more you use the caffettiera, the
better it comes out.” • If your coffee turns out badly, try again. “By doing it, you become better,” Lanna said. To find out when the FFSC is holding its next class on making Neapolitan espresso, call 081-8116372.
The caffè chronicles For three weeks, Panorama will include articles to help readers navigate naples’ coffee bar culture. aug. 31: Guide to cold coffee drinks sept. 7: Guide to hot coffee drinks Sept. 14: Making espresso at home
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to register, call the FFsC at 081-811-6372. For more information, including the event flier and a list of frequently asked questions, visit http://bit.ly/OnQtQI.
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ill Mitchell had been a mother for exactly 15 months when her whole world tumbled upside down. “Collin just stopped talking,” she said, “He completely regressed.” Three months and myriad tests later, Mitchell and her husband Eric, who works for Commander, Navy Region Europe, Africa, Southwest Asia security, were told their then-18 month old son had autism. He was “practically comatose” and would not communicate or engage with anyone. Determined to take action, Mitchell researched the subject for solutions. “Eleven years ago, no one talked about autism. You didn’t hear about it like you do now. I realized if I was going to get anything done for him, it was going to be up to me,” she said. “When I found ABA, it changed our whole way of living.” Applied Behavioral Analysis (or ABA) therapy, in use since the 1960s, is a well-established method of understanding motivation and using rewards to gradually change behavior. In the last two decades, scientific research studies have shown ABA to be one of the most effective methods for helping children with autism, attention deficit disorder (ADD), or attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) to develop positive behaviors, improve communication and support learning skills. Parents can learn these skills and methods to use with their own children in a hands-on two-day workshop to be held at Naval Support Activity (NSA) Naples Sept. 26 and 27. Board certified behavioral analyst Robert Schramm, one of Europe’s foremost experts on behavioral change in children and teens, will present the intensive learning session, which is being sponsored by the Fleet and Family Support Center and the Exceptional Family Member Program (EFMP). “ABA is very much a rewards system, and once you learn the process, you can use it with any subject and any situation,” said Mitchell. “You start by teaching them to succeed, which is important because they have extremely strong fight-or-flight response. Even a small disappointment at school that might be normal for another child could create huge internal anxiety and depression that sets them back months developmentally.” Using ABA techniques helps parents, teachers and other caregivers teach children how to learn in small step-by-step increments, while experiencing success and reducing anxiety. Prompting a child or teen with solutions and using small, immediate rewards helps reinforce success and encourages the child to attempt more and more difficult tasks.
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The Sept. 26 and Sept. 27 ABA workshop will be particularly useful for families like those in Naples, who live outside the continental United States (OCONUS) and may not have access to the same support network they would back home, said Amber Becker, EFMP liaison at the NSA Naples FFSC. “Because we are in an OCONUS environment, some think that we don’t have children or teens with serious learning or behavior challenges here,” Becker said. “But here in Naples alone there are more than 120 kids enrolled on IEPs or many more who have been diagnosed after arriving with developmental delays, autism, speech or communication problems. Parents need help so they can help their kids, but there aren’t a lot of resources OCONUS. This workshop brings them tools that are scientifically proven to work with a whole range of behavioral challenges.” Workshop facilitator Robert Schramm noted that families experience great frustration when coping with conditions like ADHD. “Communication breaks down, relationships get strained, and family members who care about each other can spend most of their time feeling angry instead,” he said. “Both parents and kids often end up feeling alone, that no one understands what they’re going through, and no one can help. ABA techniques can help both parents and kids get through these situations to a more positive way of relating, communicating and learning.” The American Academy of Pediatrics states that children who receive early intensive behavioral treatment have made “substantial, sustained gains in IQ, language, academic performance, and some measures of social behavior.” Schramm says that parents who practice these techniques with their children can help their non-verbal children become more comfortable with communication and over time learn to speak. Meanwhile, many ADD/ADHD children learn to self-regulate better and eventually increase focus, minimize social difficulties and improve relationships. The workshop, which runs from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sept. 26 and 27, is open to the entire community, including parents, teachers and caregivers. EFMP enrollment is not required. To ask questions or sign up, call the FFSC at 081-811-6372. College credit or CEUs will also be available to participants who attend the full workshop.
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A child with autism plays with a set of toy blocks. Children with autism, attention deficit disorder or attention deficit hyperactivity disorder can benefit from Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA) therapy, which has been shown to help foster positive behaviors, improve communication and support learning skills. A workshop for parents who want to learn about ABA will be held in Naples Sept. 26 and 27. (Photo courtesy of CNREURAFSWA Fleet and Family Support Programs)
TESTIMONE / Witness
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 081-5684639 for more information.
In the event of an emergency or to report a crime, please call the Emergency Dispatch Center at 081-568-4911 or 5911. (On-Base Dial 9-1-1) For non-emergency assistance, call 081-568-5638.
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In the high Alpine meadow above Maienfeld in the Swiss Alps, a group of cows gather near a water buffalo. These meadows served as the backdrop for the well known novel Heidi, written by Johanna Spyri.
Perched on a 230-foot-high spur of rock, Gutenberg Castle is reflected in the water of a small pond in the village of Balzers, liechtenstein. The castle, built in the 13th century, was acquired by the government and opened to the public in 1979.
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I enjoy visiting places with links to literary or historical events, especially when they are located in scenic and picturesque settings. It was on the Alpine meadows above Maienfeld, under the jagged crags and peaks of the Falknis Mountain, that Spyri set much
of her story of Heidi. It is a place Spyri would have known well from the times she spent in Jenins, and she used her knowledge of the area to create the settings for her novel. It is not known to history whether she used any specific child as her model for Heidi, but it is likely that she based her novel’s characters on people she knew or met in the area. The hill above Maienfeld is a great place for a trek, and I spent almost a full day explor-
ing along the trail leading from town up to the high meadow. The trail climbs through a thick forest that gives way at times to open expanses of grass and wild flowers. All the while, the rocky peaks of the Alps loom high above the verdant landscape, their sheer cliffs of glacier-chiseled rock a seemingly inaccessible and unconquerable barrier. The weather was quite warm, and at several spots along the trail I was glad to come across fountains of cold fresh water from mountain gushing springs. At the top of the trail, there is a small rustic café in the middle of a wide-open meadow that is purported to be Heidi’s grandfather’s cabin. The Alpöhiwurst mit Brot und Hausgemachte Bünder Gerstensuppe (sausage and soup) lunch I had there was a welcomed repast after the long climb on the trail. From Maienfeld, which is located in the northern part of Graubünden Canton in southeastern Switzerland, I drove south into the higher mountains of the canton. I visited the town of Chur, Switzerland’s oldest town; and also Klosters, a ski resort that is famous for regularly hosting the vacationing British royal family. In Klosters, I rode the cable car to the top of one of the mountains overlooking the town. Maienfeld is also close to the Swiss border with Liechtenstein, and I spent a day exploring a few places there. I visited Vaduz, the capital city, and also the town of Balzers, where I toured the medieval Gutenberg Castle, perched on a spur of rock above the River Rhine. I spent my final day of the trip on the shores of Wallensee, a beautiful mountain lake midway between Maienfeld and Zurich. The clear blue water of the lake is scenically cradled by the mountain cliffs and crags that surround it. I spent some time walking along the shoreline and also drove up into the mountains for some great panoramic views over the lake. Almost any part of the Swiss Alps is a great place to enjoy spectacular mountain scenery and recreation, and the country that Heidi called home is no exception. If you have young kids, it is also a great place to introduce them to Johanna Spyri’s classic children’s novel. But whether you go there in search of Heidi’s story or you just want to shoot some pretty photos, it’s a great place for a scenic mountain getaway.
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HUMAN RESOURCES OFFICE (HRO) NEW LINK: http://cnic.navy.mil/ Europe/About/Jobs/index.htm. The Human Resources Office is located at Capo Admin I, 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: On Monday, Wednesday and Fridays, the following HRO services will be open only from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. and from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.: • ID/CAC CARDS (DD1172-2) • Requests for an Official Passport (DD1056) • Logistical Support Letters • Work Certificates
U.S. POSITIONS For a current list of U.S. vacancies and application process information visit our website at: http://cnic.navy.mil/Europe/ About/Jobs/index.htm
OPEN CONTINUOUS ANNOUNCEMENT Educational Aid (CDC/CYP), GS-1702-02 KPP 03 KPP 04, ANN#EUR12-223833-AG, (Multiple Positions), Full Time Permanent, Next Cut Off-Date: Sept. 20, 2012 CLOSING SEPT. 20 Supervisory Recreation Specialist, GS-0188-09, ANN#EUR 12-427648-AG, Full Time Permanent Emergency Management Officer, GS-0301-12, ANN#EUR 12-405299-AG, Full Time Permanent Program Analyst, GS-034313, ANN#EUR12-438743-SC, Full Time Permanent Financial Management Analyst, GS-0501-09 KPP 11/12 or GS-0501-11 KPP 12 or GS-0501-12, ANN#EUR12-438754-SC, Full Time Permanent Training and Readiness Director, GS-0301-14, ANN# EUR12-420252-SC, Full Time Permanent Management Analyst, GS0343-12 KPP 13 or GS-0343-13, ANN#EUR12-438762-EG, Full Time Permanent Training Instructor, GS-171209, ANN#EUR12-434677-AG, Full Time Permanent. Area of Consideration: Current Permanent NSA Employees Only CLOSING SEPT. 27 Supervisory Equipment, Facilities & Services Specialist, GS-1601-12, ANN#EUR12-434716-AV, Full Time Permanent Supervisory General Engineer, GS-0801-13, ANN# EUR12-445581-AV, Full Time Permanent Contract Acquisition Management Officer, GS-1101-14, ANN#EUR12-386831-SC, Full Time Permanent Supervisory Engineering Technician, GS-0802-13, ANN# EUR12-430742-SC, Full Time Permanent Medical Support Assistant, GS-0679-04, ANN#EUR12-431910-AG, Full Time Temporary Medical Support Assistant, GS-0679-06, ANN#EUR12-431907-AG, Full Time Permanent Computer Assistant, GS0679-06, ANN#EUR12-431906-
AG, Full Time Permanent Program Analyst, GS-0343-07 KPP 09/11/12 or GS-0343-09 KPP 11/12 or GS-0343-11 KPP 12 or GS-0343-12, ANN# EUR12-433239-EG, Full Time Permanent
COURTESY U.S. VACANCY ANNOUCEMENTS U.S. Naval Hospital Naples is seeking a full-time contract dental assistant at the Support Site. If you are interested in the position, please contact Ms. Paola Gargiulo at 081-811-6117 or e-mail Paola.gargiulo@ med.navy.mil. The position will remain open through Sept. 7, 2012 (inclusive). Central Texas College seeks a Functional Academic Skills Training (FAST) instructor to provide instruction to improve job related reading, arithmetic, and communication skills. Two years teaching experience required. Must be able to effectively communicate with students. Apply to the Central Texas College Naples office, located in the Admin II building at Capodichino. Point of contact: Lisbeth Farinella, academic programs manager, at lisbeth.farinella@europe.ctcd.edu or 0444-718-930.
LOCAL NATIONAL (LN) POSITIONS For a current list of LN vacancies and application process information visit our NEW website at: http://cnic.navy.mil/ Europe/About/Jobs/index.htm CLOSING SEPT. 20 Education Aid, Ua-1702-07, ANN#62588-427657-AG, Full Time Permanent, AOC: Current Permanent MWR Employees Only. Lead Emergency Dispatcher, Ua-0303-05, ANN# 62588-420285-AG, Full Time Permanent. Area of Consideration: Current Permanent NSA Employees Only. If you have any questions, contact the front desk at 081-5685409. You can also contact the HRO Naples helpdesk at: cnic.navy.mil/Europe/About/ Jobs/AboutWorkingHere/index .htm. You will be contacted within 24 hours, so please be sure to provide your contact information. Thank you and we appreciate your input, whether negative or positive, so that we can find ways to improve the HRO services or continue to provide excellent service. As a reminder, an HRO representative is available for the bi-weekly "Meet & Greet" at the 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 a.m. to 9 a.m. Sept. 24, 2012.
NON-APPROPRIATED FUND (NAF) POSITIONS Fleet & Family Readiness NAF Local Naples job announcements within CNREURAFSWA may be viewed at: www.cnic. navy.mil/Naples/FleetAndFam ilyReadiness/AboutFleetAnd FamilyReadiness/Jobs/index. htm The necessary application forms are also available on line. For any questions you have you may reach us at 081-568-5612/4164.
NSA NAPLES POSITIONS, MWR OPEN CONTINUOUS POSITIONS Child and Youth Programs Assistant, CY-1702-I/II, ANN# 12-159, (Multiple Positions). Flexible/regular part-time, 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#12-037, flexible part time, Bowling Center, Support Site. Provides oversight of activities and necessary services to authorized patrons. 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#12-104, 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. Open until filled. Recreation Assistant, NF0189-02, ANN#12-140, flexible, MWR Bowling Center, Support Site. Assists in the operation of Bowling Center and acts as Duty Manager. Establishes events schedules, applies rules and regulations in supervising patron activities. Open until filled. Food Service Worker, NA7408-04, ANN#12-035, flexible, 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.
NEX EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES Gricignano, Building 2091-B Call 081-813-5252/5253/5254 Hours: Monday through Friday 8 a.m. - 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#120002EF Supervisory Sales Clerk/E8A/NF-02/RFT. Open until filled. Pay Rate: $9.00-$12.00. Responsible for supervising a group of associates that sell ladies apparel while exercising professional selling techniques. Ann#120002DW Store Worker/B5/NA-02/RFT. Closes: 09/07/12. Pay Rate: $10.23. Performs various duties in connection with merchandise including loading, unloading, verifying of consumer electronics merchandise in an Exchange store, storeroom and/or location. Ann#120001W6 Sales Clerk/ B5/NF-01/RPT. Closes: 09/07/12. Pay Rate: $8.00-$9.50. Responsible for selling consumer elec-
tronics and accessories to customers and ensuring merchandise is properly stocked and displayed. Ann#120002DU Sales Clerk/ C9/NF-01/Flex Full Time. Closes: 09/07/12. Pay Rate: $8.00-$9.50. Responsible for selling garden and outdoor living supplies and accessories to customers and ensuring merchandise is properly stocked and displayed. Ann#120002DT Sales Clerk/ B3B/NF-01/Flex Full Time. Closes: 09/07/12. Pay Rate: $8.00-$9.50. Responsible for selling toys to customers and ensuring merchandise is properly stocked and displayed. Cashier Ann#120000BN Checker/CC/NF-01/Flex. Open until filled. Pay Rate: $8.00$9.50. Associate operates cash registers to record sales in retail check out areas. Ann#120002GS Sales Clerk/ E7/NF-01/Flex Full Time. Open until filled.Pay Rate: $8.00$9.50. Responsible for selling shoes to customers and ensuring merchandise is properly stocked and displayed. CAPODICHINO NEX MART Ann#120000B4 Sales Clerk/ MM/NF-01/Flex. Open until filled. Pay Rate: $8.00-$9.50. Responsible for selling general merchandise to customers exercising professional selling techniques. GRICIGNANO MINI MART No Vacancies JFC-NATO MINI MART No Vacancies LATINA MINI MART Ann#120001GD Sales Clerk/ MM/NF-01/Flex. Open until filled. Pay Rate: $8.00-$10.00. Responsible for selling general merchandise to customers exercising professional selling techniques.
LOCAL NATIONAL POSITIONS No Vacancies