57th year, No. 34
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Serving the Nato, Naples and Gaeta military communities in italy
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.