Panorama Sept. 20, 2013 by NSA Naples

58th year, No. 35

Serving the Nato, Naples and Gaeta military community in italy

Friday, September 20, 2013

Pinning Ceremony Held for New CPOs

Gas Coupons for Fiscal Year 2014 Available Next Week By Bartolomeo Di Muccio, Tax-Free Products Administrator

Prospective chief petty officers sing "anchors aweigh" during the pinning ceremony held in Capodichino square, sept. 13. Before friends, family members and mentors pinned on the gold fouled anchors for the new chiefs, adm. Bruce Clingan, commander, U.s. naval Forces europeafrica and commander, allied Joint Force Command naples, highlighted the importance of the rank of chief petty officer in the U.s. navy. "this event is nothing short of a transformational moment for every one of the exceptional sailors standing proudly in front of you," said Clingan. "the chief petty officers here who have already donned dungarees and donned khakis know this transformation is more, much more than a uniform change. It is the moment when these sailors choose to pick up the unique mantle of leadership accorded a chief; to shoulder increased responsibility and authority and most importantly, to accept the solemn obligation to embody the confidence, employ the expertise and earn the trust that are the essence of the chief petty officer community." (Photo by MCSN Luis R. Chavez Jr.)

CFC-O Kicks Off in Naples the nsa naples Command Master Chief nancy Brewton, Commanding Officer Capt. scott Gray and executive Officer Cmdr. Jay driskell fill out Combined Federal Campaign-Overseas (CFC-O) Pledge Cards in the Capodichino square to kick off this year's fund drive. 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 081-568-5100. (Photo by CS2 Christopher Lowery.)

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The new NATO Forces petroleum product (POL) coupons, valid from Oct. 1, 2013 through Sept. 30, 2014, will be on sale at Navy Exchange outlets beginning Friday, Sept. 27. The quantity purchased in advance will count against the October ration allowance and cannot be used until Oct. 1. The new liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) coupons will be available from Navy Exchange outlets and valid on Oct. 1. Current coupons will be accepted by AGIP/ENI dealers through Sunday, Sept. 30. Expired coupons may be returned to the Capodichino or Support Site Navy Exchanges for refund within 90 days of the expiration date. Customers are reminded that gas/diesel coupons are to be used only at AGIP/ENI gas stations. LPG coupons may be used at AGIPGAS/ENIGAS dealers listed at the Navy Exchange. All coupons must be completed with date, signature and plate number by the purchaser. POL product coupons must be used only for the product authorized and cannot be traded or exchanged for other products. In the event that AGIP/ENI dealers refuse to accept valid NATO Forces POL coupons, please contact the Tax-Free Products Office at DSN 6265439 or 081-568-5439 for reimbursement instructions. LPG allotments from April to September are 400L per month. Allotments from October to March are 800L per month. Customers must go through the Navy Exchange to order LPG, which is to be used only for heating according to the agreement with the Italian government. In certain circumstances, individuals are entitled to an extra 400L (i.e. extreme cold weather, leak or if work has been carried out that results in a loss of LPG). If there is an extra need, contact the Tax-Free Products Office to determine if you fit the criteria for extra eligibility. see Gas Coupons Page 5

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Weekly Crime Report SUNDAY High 81 / Low 63 Partly Cloudy

Review what happened between Sept. 11 and Sept. 17. Page 5

CMC/Command Senior Chief Program Applications Page 6

WRA Holds Family Day Picnic at Carney Park Page 7

Tiger Sharks Win First Meet of the Season Page 11

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Captain’s Corner

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By Capt. Scott Gray NSA Commanding Officer

Tickets Now On Sale for NSA Naples Navy Ball

In recent weeks, the NSA Naples community has held itself in a heightened state of vigilance due to developing situations within the international security environment. On Monday of this week, however, the Navy was reminded that tragedies can occur on our own doorstep. On behalf of NSA Naples, I want to extend my condolences to the Navy Yard community and those affected by the senseless shooting that claimed 12 lives and injured eight others. Those who have joined our armed services, or work with and for the Department of Defense might have a reasonable expectation of danger when in a deployed environment. For events such as this to occur on our own soil makes them even more tragic. Last week, we had the opportunity to commemorate the twelfth anniversary of the September 11th attacks that forever changed the way most Americans view national security. The nearly 3,000 victims will be forever memorialized in our history. Today is National POW/MIA day, when we honor all those who have become prisoners of war or are missing in action. We stand with their families and affirm that these brave men and women are not forgotten. We have other national holidays, such as Memorial Day and Veterans’ day, that allow us to reflect on the continual sacrifice of those who have answered their nation’s call. Appreciation and gratitude need not be limited to these days, however—nor should a tragedy be the impetus to hug your kids or tell your friends that you care. The United States has seen fit to allow us all to live in the beautiful country of Italy while we carry out this portion of our careers. There are opportunities every day to enjoy the countryside, meet the people, and of course enjoy the incredible food with family and friends. I urge everyone to do so, and mindfully appreciate those moments. This weekend, activities run the spectrum from the Color It Up Fun Run at Carney Park, to the performance of Swan Lake at the San Carlo Theatre in downtown Naples, to the Catholic Mass celebrated by Cardinal Tagle, Archbishop of Manila, aboard Support Site. The USO, MWR and ITT office go out of their way to ensure there are opportunities for everyone; make sure you are taking advantage of what’s been offered. If you are at home or out in the local area, keep alert and remember to contact base security if you see anything out of the ordinary. Be ready for additional security measures which may be imposed at any time. Most importantly, enjoy your time here and look out for one another. Life in Italy is a rich experience; don’t let it pass you by.

Tickets Now On Sale for NSA Naples Navy Ball Tickets are now on sale for the 2013 NSA Naples Navy Ball, and may be purchased on the Spine at Capodichino from 11:00 a.m. to 1 p.m. daily. Ticket prices are as follows: E1-E3/GS1-GS3 €25, E4-E6/GS4-GS6/UA7-UA4 €35, E7-E9/O1-O3/ GS7-GS12/UA3-UA2 €45, O4/O5/GS13-GS14/UA1 €50, O6+/GS15+ €60. Attendees may purchase up to five tickets. The first two are charged at the listed pay grade; additional tickets will be charged at full price (€60) per seat. For additional information, contact Chief Erik Avery at DSN 626-6894 or AC1 Chanieta Bradley at DSN 6265480.

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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 the Capo theater (All Hands) Wednesday, Sept. 25 from 10:30 to 12:30 p.m. Please contact Lt. Daggett at DSN 6264367 or kaysie.daggett@eu.navy.mil with any questions.

Spooktacular Volunteers Needed MWR’s annual Spooktacular event will be held on Friday, Oct. 25 at Support Site’s Central Park. Volunteers are needed to help set-up, decorate and clean-up. Story tellers are needed for the

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hayride. All NSA officially recognized private organizations (through Oct. 26) or commands are eligible to fundraise. For more information, call the Youth Center at DSN 629-4722 or 081-8114722.

Sept. 20: 2013 Air Force Ball The 2013 Air Force Ball will be held Sept. 20. Cost is 25 euros for E-6 and below, 30 euros for E7 to E-9 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 Black Hawk Down. For more information on tickets, please contact justin.phillips@ncia.nato.int.

Sept. 21: Cardinal Tagle at Support Site His Eminence Luis Antonio G. Cardinal Tagle, Archbishop of Manila, will celebrate a Catholic Mass at the Support Site Chapel Saturday, Sept. 21 at 5 p.m. The Mass will be followed by a reception, pot-luck and audience greeting at the Forum Plaza in front of the Chapel. Early arrival to the Mass is strongly encouraged. For more information, contact Chaplain Fullerton at DSN 626-4600 or 081-568-4600.

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.

Sept. 26: End of Summer BBQ for Single Service Members USO Naples will be hosting a free barbecue for area single and unaccompanied service members on Thursday, Sept. 26. This special program will take place at the BEQ barbecue pit at 5:30 p.m. The menu will feature a hearty BBQ inclusive of brats, chicken, burgers, etc. Homemade side dishes and desserts will also be served. Organizations or individuals that wish to support this event can contact DSN 626-5713 to receive additional info.

Sept. 28: USO Jazz Under the Stars

Join the staff and volunteer committee for an evening of dining alfresco and music in a cultural exchange of Jazz by Italian and American musicians, featuring favorites from Miles Davis, John Coltrane, Charlie Parker, Sonnie Rollins and many more, aboard Support Site Sept. 28. Live Music by: NSA Naples CO . . . . . . . . . . . . .townhallnsanaples@eu.navy.mil Ciro Troise Afro-Jazz 2.0 and Director, FFSC . . . . . . . . . . . . .FFSCNSANaples@eu.navy.mil the U.S. Naval Forces Europe Jazz Combo, from 5:30 p.m. to 9 CMVRO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .cmvro@eu.navy.mil p.m. Seating and food vendors Personal Property . . . . . . . . . .ppso-naples@eu.navy.mil will be available. Post Office . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .m-na-nsa-postoffice-gs@eu.navy.mil Hospital Customer Service . .nhnaples-pao@med.navy.mil Oct. 17: Great ShakeOut Naples High . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .naplesHS.principal@eu.dodea.edu Earthquake Drills Naples Elementary . . . . . . . . .naplesES.principal@eu.dodea.edu NSA Naples Capodichino and Housing Director . . . . . . . . . . . nsanapleshousingdirector@eu.navy.mil the Support Site will practice how to Drop, Cover, and Hold On NEX General Manager . . . . . .nexnaples-gen1@nexweb.org at 10:17 a.m. on Oct. 17 during MWR/ITT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .mwrmarketrequest@eu.navy.mil the Great ShakeOut Earthquake AFN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .http://www.afneurope.net/naples Drills. Please register yourself and your family at: www.shakeNCTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .nctscustsvc@eu.navy.mil out.org/italia/register.

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T HE I NSIDE P AGE … FOR FLEET AND FAMILY SUPPORT CENTER (FFSC) EVENTS, SEE PAGE 5.

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navy Memorial Wreath-Laying Ceremony secretary of defense Chuck hagel, right, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of staff Gen. Martin e. dempsey, Chief of naval Operations adm. Jonathan Greenert, secretary of the navy (seCnaV) Ray Mabus, and adm. James a. Winnefeld Jr., Vice Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of staff render honors during a wreath laying ceremony at the U.s. navy Memorial, sept. 17. (Photo by MC1 Arif PatanI)

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Italian News Briefs

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Compiled by Teresa Merola

Dolphins Transferred to Larger Facility The Dolphinarium in Rimini, founded in 1968 and very popular in Italy, is too small for four dolphins. Therefore, authorities ordered the seizure of it and transferred them to an aquarium in the city of Genoa, on the Ligurian Sea. The mother and her three offspring were deemed to be in good condition for travel. The dolphins were sedated to reduce their stress during the journey. The transfer came after an investigation by a task force including veterinarians that began on July found the facility too confined for the dolphins.

Naples to Remember Uprising Against German Occupiers Naples celebrates the 70th anniversary of the Four Days of Naples. The occupiers were forced out by the citizens of Naples and the Italian Resistance during Sept. 27-30, 1943, before the arrival of the first Allied forces in Naples on Oct. 1. The city of Naples was awarded the Gold Medal of Military Valor for the uprising against the German forces occupying the city during World War II. The program has several initiatives such as the museum and historical archive of the San Carlo Theater screening at the Royal Palace scenes from the movie “O’sole mio” set in Naples during the four days. The city of Naples, at the Poggioreale monumental cemetery, is also planning the restoration of the tomb of Enrico Forzati, who offered himself in place of other convicted people and was executed by

German troops in September 1943. The entire program can be found on the Naples’ municipality web page: www.comune-napoli.it

Officials Working Hard to Ensure Pompeii Project Mafia-Free Italian anti-mafia investigators are working closely with the Ministry of Culture and police to keep organized crime from infiltrating contracts into the archaeological site in Pompeii. They carried out inspections on three companies as well as 20 individuals involved in the Great Pompeii Project, which received a total of 105 million euros from the Italian government and the European Union. Officials inspected the contractors who are responsible for the renovation of three ancient Roman homes for the wealthy: the Casa delle Pareti Rosse (red-walled house), the Casa di Sirico (house of Sirico) and the Casa del Marinaio (house of the sailor), which contains some of the best mosaics in the whole area.

Italy to Pick Oscar Candidate Movie Italy started the process of picking its Oscar candidate movie for best foreign language film. A total of seven films were listed and will now be evaluated by a special appointed commission that will pick one from the group on Sept. 25. Italy, with 13 films, has won more foreign language Oscars than any other country. Italy has not won the award since Roberto Benigni’s La vita è bella (Life Is Beautiful) won the prize 15 years ago.

The country’s last nomination came in 2005 with La bestia nel cuore (Don’t Tell), directed by Cristiana Comencini. Italy’s submission this year include La Grande Bellezza (The Great Beauty) from Paolo Sorrentino, a film about a culture critic immersed in the squalid world of Roman high society; and Miel, the feature film directorial debut from actress Valeria Golino about a 30-year-old woman whose clandestine job is to help terminally ill patients commit assisted suicide. Other films shortlisted include Razzabastarda from acclaimed actor and director Alessandro Gassman; Midway- tra la vita e la morte, a thriller from John Real; Antonio Piazza e Fabio Grassadonia’s romantic crime drama Salvo; Viaggio sola, a drama from Maria Sole Tognazzi; and Roberto Andro’s political drama Viva la libertà. The 86th Academy Awards ceremony will be held in March.

World’s Smallest Pony Taken The world’s smallest-known living pony was snatched from his stall in Città di Castello, in Umbria region. Charly is 63-centimeter tall and was in the Umbria city for the 47 edition of the National Horse Fair. The owner is from Ischia Island and alerted police when he found the pony’s stall empty. Police said that the pony thieves snipped a wire fence surrounding the fairgrounds, grabbed him and made off through a tobacco field where a car or truck was waiting to speed them away. Thieves may have snatched Charly for ransom, police said.

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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Messages to Our Ombudsmen From Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy Michael Stevens

Navy Ombudsmen, Theresa and I would like to take some time to say thank you for your support and dedication that you provide to our Sailors, families and our great Navy. For the past 43 years, Ombudsmen have been an irreplaceable resource for our Sailors, while serving as an information link between command leadership and command families. As an Ombudsman, you work collaboratively with the command to maintain and sustain the morale and welfare of the command's service members, their families and single Sailors on active duty. As we all know, family readiness is tied to mission readiness and having a strong family support structure enables Sailors to excel at their jobs and the Navy to accomplish its missions. Your help successfully navigates the unique challenges of our lifestyle and know that the job you do is immeasurable! Thank you, Ombudsmen, for your continued support and selfless dedication. Very Respectfully, MCPON and Theresa Stevens From Suzette Brown, Fleet and Family Support Center Ombudsman Coordinator

Volunteers are the backbone of any community. This is especially true for the military community. Our Ombudsmen are selfless volunteers that have a strong desire to provide assistance and guidance when needed. With the ever-changing mobile lifestyle of our military, Ombudsmen are heavily relied upon to assist commands and their families with the mission and "life" demands that are levied upon each service member and their loved-ones on a daily basis. Each of the below spouses are committed to the morale and welfare of their command families. They, like the military, are on-call 24-7 to assist their families in need. They are an informational resource, a friend and guide. They are worthy of our appreciation. Thank you to each Ombudsman, including those that have recently transferred, for your service and dedication over the past year. AFN - Kristen Benton (transferred), CNE-CNA-C6F - Maya Stoltz, CNE Band - Holly Ward, CNREURAFSWA - Jenny Nalley, COMDESRON-60 - Jennifer Morris (transferred), COMDESRON-60 – Jennifer Perrott, CTF-63 - Jennifer Bunte, CTF-69 & COMSUBGRU 8 - Emily Key, JFC Air Force - Theresa Nedrow,

NAVSUP FLCSI - Maria Seibel, NCTS - Michelle Cannuli, NSA - Heather Staib-Jerzy, NSSA Det - Gretchen Bozwell (transferred), RLSO - Lori Oliver-Owens, USNH - Tasha Hamilton (transferred), USNH - Amy Romanowski (transferred), USS Mount Whitney - Miriam Bratt, USS Mount Whitney - April Lindvold (deployed reservist)

The U.S. Navy Mobile App Launched Monday New mobile application provides Navy information on-the-go. By MCC Christopher E. Tucker, Defense Media Activity Sailors and Navy family members looking to find the latest information about the Navy on their smartphone or tablet now have a new mobile application, or app, to get upto-date news and media. The Navy announced Aug. 21 the upcoming launch of the official U.S. Navy app, a new mobile application that will provide Navy information to Sailors and their families on-the-go. The free app “The U.S. Navy”is now available for download on four major computer platforms: Apple-iOS, Android, Windows 8 and Chrome Book online markets. The initial download is approximately 17MB. Recognizing the need to deliver news and information across multiple mobile platforms, the Navy's Chief of Information funded the contract last year to develop the official U.S. Navy app to provide instant access to news and multimedia content to Sailors, their families and anyone interested in the U.S. Navy. "Today's Sailors and their families deserve new tools to stay informed about their Navy," said Rear Adm. John Kirby, the Navy Chief of Information. "We want the Navy app to be that tool. I'm excited about getting it out there." The Navy app integrates content from the Navy's multiple internal media sources, including www.navy.mil, All Hands Magazine online, the Navy Live blog and the Navy's social media sites. The app also offers users the latest photos, videos, news and feature stories highlighting key Navy events. Users will also have access to an interactive global map that displays the locations of key naval installa-

tions, current events, an up-to-date status of naval forces, as well as the Navy's current forward presence. In addition, the Navy app features an integrated calendar that shows key dates for Sailors, such as advancement exam dates, when evaluations are due and selection board convening dates. The calendar also displays key dates in naval history and local events. Prior to launching the app, approximately 20 Sailors and family members tested the app for functionality and usability on multiple platforms, including computer tablets and smartphones. "Before the public launch, we wanted to share the app with the fleet and with ombudsmen, and encouraged them to share with their families," said Kirby. "Their feedback will help make it better. This is for them, so it's got to meet their needs." Cryptologic Technician Technical 1st Class Jennifer Nguyen, with Commander, U.S. Third Fleet, was one of the beta-testers and said she liked the functionality of the interactive map. "It was great to click on one of the [icons] for each command and be linked to their pages and learn more about my potential next duty [station]," Nguyen said. However, she wished the calendar was customizable or was able to be synchronized with her own smartphone's calendar. Chris Madden, director of Navy Media Content Services, managed the app's development and leads the team that will maintain the app, said this was exactly the type of feedback he was hoping to garner from the beta-testers. Megan Swing, the U.S. Fleet

Forces Command ombudsman, also a beta-tester, said the Navy app seemed like a great tool for family members. "Everyone can benefit from this application - spouses, dependents, family members," said Swing. "[The app provides] pertinent information on one page." Top content within the app will be updated several times throughout the day, giving users access to the latest information. The Navy app requires Internet access to function and access current information and media content.

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General Quarters engineman 2nd Class dylan Bundy acts as a casualty during a general quarters drill aboard the guided-missile destroyer Uss Barry (ddG 52). Barry is on a scheduled deployment supporting maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.s. 6th Fleet area of operations. (Photo by MC1 Christopher B. Stoltz)

Don’t Fall Victim to the Flu From U.S. Naval Hospital Naples Public Affairs

Fall is nearly upon us, and with falling leaves and changing colors comes this year’s flu bug. According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), influenza activity has already been detected in the United States. While this year’s influenza activity in Naples is expected to be consistent with historical rates, it is important to note that many of our personnel and family members are arriving and leaving from the Naples area. This will most likely result in an increased risk of exposure due to personnel bringing the flu virus with them and becoming exposed to the virus after departing. Additionally, it is possible that the Naples area will see an increase in influenza cases and activity during the coming months as the virus spreads around the globe. Unlike the common cold, the flu can potentially cause severe illness or life-threatening complications for certain populations, such as pregnant women, young children, the elderly, and individuals with underlying health conditions. Influenza viruses are spread from person to person through respiratory droplets of coughs and sneezes. The two most effective ways to help control the spread of the flu are covering your nose with a tissue when coughing or sneezing and frequently washing hands thoroughly with soap and water, or using hand sanitizer. Prevention, however, is the key, and the most effective way to prevent getting the flu is by receiving the influenza vaccine. Influenza immunizations are mandatory for all uniformed personnel. Immunization is also

mandatory for Department of Defense civilian healthcare personnel working in our military healthcare facilities. All other civilians and beneficiaries are highly encouraged to receive the vaccine. Two forms of influenza vaccines will be distributed by the U.S. Naval Hospital Naples this year: an inactivated vaccine given by intramuscular injection (shot) and a live, weakened vaccine sprayed into the nose (flu mist). It is important to note that the viruses in a flu shot are inactivated, so you can’t get the flu from taking the vaccine. You can suffer soreness and redness where the shot was given, and experience a low-grade fever or aches. The nasal spray has weakened viruses that do not cause severe symptoms. Side effects could include runny nose, headache, sore throat and cough. Flu season officially kicks off in October, but the CDC recommends receiving vaccines as early as possible. The hospital has received its allotment of flu vaccine and is in the process of vaccinating our health care workers, who are at the front lines of influenza care. Active duty and essential civilian personnel that are soon deploying and those individuals deemed to be “high risk” due to a medical condition will also receive their vaccine early in the vaccination schedule. General vaccination of all other beneficiaries, to include family members, is scheduled to begin Oct. 1. For more information regarding the flu vaccine, please contact the Preventive Medicine Department at DSN 629-6299 or commercially at 081811-6299

GAS COUPONS In addition, “P,” “G” and “IT” olio lubrificante coupons (SPECIAL) are redeemable at AGIP/ ENI gas stations in exchange for ENI ISint 10W/40. “P,” “G” and “IT” olio lubrificante coupons (SUPER) are redeemable at AGIP/ENI gas stations in exchange for ENI I-BASE 15W/40. In the event that AGIP/ENI dealers refuse to accept valid NATO Forces POL coupons,

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please contact the Tax-Free Products Office at DSN 626-5439 or 081-568-5439 for reimbursement instructions. When requested, customers are required to show AGIP/ENI gas station attendants positive identification. The illegal use of taxfree POL product coupons is a violation of the Uniform Code of Military Justice and Italian law. It may result in both the loss of

an offender’s privilege to purchase tax-free POL and face legal penalties. Customers are also reminded that Value-Added Tax (VAT) is exempt for vehicle repairs conducted on the Italian economy. For more information on this process or for questions concerning gas coupons, please contact the Tax-Free Products Office at DSN 626-5439.

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. 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 • Sept. 20: PlayPals, Playmate Play Date, 9:30 a.m., Playground behind Support Site Library • Sept. 23 -27: SAPR Victim Advocate Initial and Refresher Training, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Support Site FFSC – Note: Applications for Victim Advocates must be sent to Chris Meza or Mark Malogrino by Sept. 6. • Sept. 23: Easy Italian, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., Capo Fellowship Hall • Sept. 24: Sponsorship Training, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., Capo Theater • Sept. 24: Nurturing Touch Child & Infant Massage, 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m., Support Site FFSC • Sept. 24: Al-Anon Support Group, 6 p.m. to 7 p.m., Support Site FFSC • Sept. 25: Choices, (Managing Your Mood) 2 p.m. to 4 p.m., Support Site FFSC • Sept. 26: S.A.P.R. Liaisons Initial and Refresher Training, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Support Site FFSC • Sept. 26: Italian Cooking Class, 10:20 a.m. to 2 p.m., (Leaves from Support Site. Cost is 15 Euro to be paid at the restaurant. Requires prior purchase of 2 E1 bus tickets at NEX Coffee Shop. • Sept. 26: Ombudsman Assembly, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., Support Site FFSC • Sept. 26: Stress Management 101, 1 p.m. to 3 p.m., Support Site FFSC • Sept. 27: PlayPals, Playmate Play Date, 9:30 a.m., Playground behind Support Site Library

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

• Sept. 26: Grape Stomping & Harvest Workshop at Porto di Mola, 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

Crime Report for Sept. 11 - Sept. 17 From the NSA Naples Command Investigative Division and NCIS

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Command Master Chief Christopher douglas Kotz, left, coaches Chief (select) Gas turbine systems technician (electrical) Julius Barnes, on taking charge of unit quarters. (Photo by MCC Roger S. Duncan)

Command Master Chief/Command Senior Chief Program Accepting Applications By MC2 Andrea Perez, Navy Personnel Command Public Affairs

The Navy is seeking highly-motivated master chief and senior chief petty officers for the Command Master Chief (CMC) and Command Senior Chief (CSC) Program, officials said Sept. 13. "Hands down, the most important role of a command master chief or command senior chief is to represent their Sailors in all matters Navy to the commanding officer," said Command Master Chief Petty Officer (SW) Brent Tidwell, CMC/CSC detailer, Navy Personnel Command (NPC). "As a command master chief or senior chief, you are the Sailors' voice and they look to you for answers during challenging times, and you must be ready." CMCs and CSCs ensure there is active communication throughout a chain of command. They advise their respective commander or commanding officer and provide input in the formulation, implementation, and execution of policies concerning morale, job satisfaction, discipline, family support and training of enlisted Sailors, as well as provide input and advice in matters affecting mission and operations. "As a CMC, I'm responsible for the personal and professional development of Sailors and I provide mentorship and training to junior officers so that their hard work and dedication results in mission success," said Tidwell. Those selected for the CMC/CSC Program are responsible for leading the alignment efforts of the Chief's Mess with the Navy ethos and Navy core values, and the mission, vision and guiding principles set forth by the Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy. "Senior enlisted leaders should consider applying for the CMC/CSC Program because it's the pinnacle of leadership opportunities within our enlisted force," said Tidwell. "It provides senior chiefs and master chiefs an opportunity to expand their experi-

ence past the technical aspects of their rate and lead a larger and more diverse group of Sailors than they would as a source rated senior or master chief." NAVADMIN 224/13 outlines eligibility and application procedures. Master chief and senior chief petty officers, including those in a frocked status are encouraged to apply. Applications must be postmarked no later than Dec. 9. CMC and CSC selection boards convene annually at NPC. The board reviews and selects the bestqualified applicants for assignment into the CMC/CSC Program. "Every year we get 100 or so packages and the board selects the very best of those," said Tidwell. "The main thing is that people keep trying to apply if they don't get selected the first or second time up. Don't give up because the opportunities and challenges are worth the fight and the frustration. It's really rewarding to be a part of the command and see the impact that you have in the command as a CMC." Upon selection, receipt of orders and successful completion of a Military Senior Enlisted Academy and the Navy's Command Master Chief/Chief of the Boat course in Newport, R.I., master chief petty officers' ratings will then be changed to CMDCM. Senior chief petty officers filling CSC billets will retain their source rating until selected for master chief petty officer and approved for conversion to CMDCM. Master chiefs and senior chiefs selected for the CMC/CSC program will be assigned by the CMC detailer based on billet availability, experience and qualifications. If an authorized CSC billet is not available, members may be detailed by their rating detailer until one becomes available. Read NAVADMIN 224/13 and OPNAVINST 1306.2G, available at www.npc.navy.mil for more information.

Back to school Bingo aviation support equipment technician 3rd Class Rebek'ah Fore, Yeoman seaman thomas Fore and their daughter Kaelynn play a game of Bingo during the free UsO naples event on sunday. More than 200 community members filled the naples high school cafeteria to take their shot at winning donated prizes from local vendors and base organizations. the next UsO naples Bingo event is scheduled for nov. 17. (Photo by Luisa Mazzella)

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Preparing for Civilian Life How the Transition GPS Course helps Sailors and their families prepare for the change By MC1 David Coleman, Defense Media Activity

attendees of the Italian Welfare & Recreation association's annual Family day pose for a group photo at Carney Park, sept. 7. (Photo courtesy of WRA)

WRA Holds Family Day Picnic at Carney Park

People wait in line for various foods at the Italian Welfare & Recreation association's annual Local national Family day held at Carney Park, sept. 7, attendees were able to participate in games such as beach volleyball and soccer as well as enjoy music and food organized by the WRa and their volunteers. (Photo courtesy of WRA)

Preparing for life as a civilian after years as a 24/7 Sailor is not an easy thing to do. Writing a resume, purchasing a wardrobe, searching through job listings and preparing for interviews is a far cry from man overboard drills, working parties, watchbills and underway schedules. The future is always uncertain, and for a Sailor transitioning from military to civilian life, it can be an even more stressful and tense time. Fortunately, there is a light at the end of the tunnel. Transition GPS (Goals, Plans, Success), an updated version of the Transition Assistance Program (TAP) was launched in late 2012 . The program is mandated by the Veterans Opportunity to Work (VOW) to Hire Heroes Act that was passed by Congress two years ago. This program is being used to improve employment opportunities for separating service members and better prepare them for the civilian workforce. Pamela Stangee, the Navy Information Operations Command Md., Fleet and Family Support Center transition manager, has been assisting service members with their transition since 1998. Stangee is retired from the Navy and understands the preparation needed to make a seamless transition to civilian employment. Currently, there are approximately 22 million veterans in America and hundreds of thousands are unemployed, according to the Department of Veteran Affairs. "The exceptionally high unemployment rate and homelessness of veterans is why the TAP program was revamped to help service members when they return to the civilian sector," said Stangee. "It was mandated in 2012 and it forces military members to take ownership of their transition." The five-day program covers pre-separation and counseling, military-to-civilian work skills review, Department of Labor interview skills briefing, and a Department of Veteran Affairs benefits briefing. In addition to the GPS core curriculum, transitioning service members who want to pursue specific goals in the technical and entrepreneurial fields, as well as gain more information about higher education, have the option of participating in a series of twoday courses. Cryptologic Technician Networks 2nd class Tiffany Priestley is separating from the Navy after serving six years. Her advice to Sailors is to begin planning for the future and for what comes after the military as soon as possible. "Having a plan for when you do get out makes it easier for your transition" said Priestley. "Because if you're not proactive about yourself and your future, I mean, nobody else is going to be." To assist Sailors with that plan, the GPS course sets up Sailors with an Individual Transition Plan session that allows them to seek guidance from subject matter experts, identify career goals and develop a roadmap for their transition. Retiring Sailors may attend Transition GPS up to two years before their retirement date and separating Sailors may attend the program up to a year before separation. One of the goals of the program is to allow members more time to prepare for their separation, and incorporate counseling, assessments and access to resources to build skills or credentials at earlier stages in their careers. After a nearly 20-year career in the Navy, Chief Hospital Corpsman Bob Wheeler is rapidly approaching his retirement date. "You trade security for freedom," said Wheeler. "You've got maybe some more opportunities to do things that you want to do, but you also don't have the security of a steady paycheck." Worry is natural, but Wheeler said after attending Transition GPS some of his concerns have been alleviated. He is well prepared for civilian life and the information from the class has validated what he has been working for in the last few years, he said. Sailors should contact their chains of command and career counselors for more information.

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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. 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

3 p.m. 4 p.m. 6 p.m. 7 p.m.

Saturday, Sept. 21 Mortal Instruments: City of Bones, PG-13 Jobs, PG-13 Lee Daniels' the Butler, PG-13 Premiere Showing You're Next, R Sunday, Sept. 22 Percy Jackson: Sea of Monsters, PG (3D) Mortal Instruments: City of Bones, PG-13 Lee Daniels' the Butler, PG-13 We're the Millers, R

Monday, Sept. 23 Closed, No Movies Tuesday, Sept. 24 Closed, No Movies Wednesday, Sept. 25 4:30 p.m. Mortal Instruments: City of Bones, PG-13, 6:30 p.m. The Wolverine, PG-13 Last Showing 7 p.m. We're the Millers, R Thursday, Sept. 26 4:30 p.m. Lee Daniels' the Butler, PG-13 6 p.m. Percy Jackson: Sea of Monsters, PG 7 p.m. 2 Guns, R Last Showing Friday, Sept. 27 4:30 p.m. Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs 2, PG Premiere Showing 6:30 p.m. You're Next, R 7 p.m. Getaway, PG-13

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.

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.

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

OBS, PG-13, Cast: Ashton Kutcher, Dermot Mulroney, Josh Gad, Lukas Haas, J.K. Simmons. Drama, 122 min. In 1976, college dropout Steve Jobs heralded a revolution within the confines of his parents' garage. Jobs, along with friend and technical wizard Steve Wozniak, unleashed the homebrew Apple 1 personal computer kit onto an unsuspecting public, producing 200 units by hand and shipping each one themselves. Apple Inc. was born, and the world would never be the same. Today hundreds of millions of users around the world remain tethered to the remarkable products that Jobs championed - his impact on the world of technology was undoubtedly colossal, but his effect on our culture was simply immeasurable.

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

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. 20 Neapolitan Night (Dinner and entertainment) .......................€49 Sept. 21 Grape Picking and Wine Tasting...........................€44 Sept. 22 Tivoli: Hadrians Villa &Villa D’Este......................................€67 Sept. 27 Sorrento by Night...................€38 Sept. 29 Gems of the Amalfi Coast .....€59

WEEKEND TOURS Oct. 12-14 San Marino & Urbino w/ Cooking Course €283 Oct.19-20 Perugia and the EuroChocolate Festival . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .€ 173 Nov. 27-30 Thanksgiving in Venice . . . . . . . . . . . . .€226 Nov. 28-Dec. 1 Thanksgiving in Prague . . . . . . . . . . . .€554 Dec. 12-15 Christmas Markets in Northern Italy .€345

No Children Under 10 Admitted to R-Rated Movies

the attackers, nor their victims, have counted on Erin; an innocent girlfriend who has the killer instinct to fight back. GUNS, R, Cast: Mark Wahlberg, Denzel Washington, James Marsden, Paula Patton, Bill Paxton. Action/Adventure, 109 min. For the past 12 months, DEA agent Bobby Trench and U.S. naval intelligence officer Marcus Stigman have been reluctantly attached at the hip. Working undercover as members of a narcotics syndicate, each man distrusts his partner as much as the criminals they have both been tasked to take down. When their attempt to infiltrate a Mexican drug cartel and recover millions goes haywire, Trench and Stigman are suddenly disavowed by their superiors. Now that everyone wants them in jail or in the ground, the only person they can count on is the other. Unfortunately for their pursuers, when good guys spend years pretending to be bad, they pick up a few tricks along the way.

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

ETAWAY, PG-13, Cast: Ethan Hawke, Selena Gomez, Jon Voight, Paul Freeman, Bruce Payne. Action/Adventure, 90 min. Former race car driver Brent Magna (Hawke) is pitted against the clock. Desperately trying to save the life of his kidnapped wife, Brent commandeers a custom Ford Shelby GT500 Super Snake, taking it and its unwitting owner (Gomez) on a highspeed race against time, at the command of the mysterious villain holding his wife hostage.

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

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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He Didn't Say Goodbye

Ask the Doctor: What can I do to help manage stress and anxiety?

Suicide prevention month launches yearlong efforts to encourage Sailors to seek help By Terrina Weatherspoon, Defense Media Activity "I got a phone call Dec. 7, 2011 from the school," said Chief Petty Officer Rita Powell. "They told me my son might possibly have a 'people to kill' list in his bedroom. When I found the list my name was first, then my husband's name, then his older sister's name third. There were 14 other names on that list as well; kids from school." When confronted, he denied the list and then went into a fit of anger and began screaming about how much he hated his life. We immediately took him to the ER and he was admitted for the first time to a mental health facility." Powell's son was admitted two more times after evidence suggested he was cutting himself and had thought about killing himself. He has been seeing a therapist twice a week since being discharged. "I miss my little boy that was all smiles and had a great heart," said Powell. "We don't talk much at all. We coexist in the house. He stays very separated from what the rest of the family is doing." September is Navy Suicide Prevention Month and the start of year-long efforts to encourage service members to reach out. Whether you know someone who has committed or threatened suicide, or whether you have contemplated it for yourself, the Navy is promoting efforts to build resilience and unit cohesion, navigate stress, and promote a culture supportive of seeking help as a sign of strength. "The theme of this year is ... Thrive in Your Community," said Rear Adm. Sean Buck, director, Twenty-First Century Sailor office. "What we are trying to do is promote a feeling of cohesion, a feeling of family, and community to make sure Sailors don't feel like they need to go this alone." "My command has been a great support," said Powell. "And I'm glad the Navy is taking this seriously. I was afraid to ask my son outright if he was considering killing himself because I didn't want to put any ideas in his head or make him feel that by me asking the question, I wanted him dead. Training should be tailored to an environment that people, such as myself who have been through it, can talk to it and ensure Sailors know, understand, and can be comfortable asking the hard question, 'are you thinking about killing yourself?'" "Since I've been in the Navy I've lost three friends to suicide; one Navy, one Marine and one Army," said Chief Petty Officer Laura James. "I almost lost [a friend] earlier this year but made the call that had my friend admitted as an inpatient. Substance abuse, downward spiral, severe depression; I was getting vague hints, so finally I flat out asked, got her location and called the police." The Defense Suicide Prevention Office is working together with the Department of Veterans Affairs to encourage service member, veterans and their families to contact the Military/Veterans Crisis Line. They can obtain confidential, crisis support 24/7 at MCL/VCL by calling 1-800-273-8255 (Press 1), going online to www.militarycrisisline.net and texting by phone at 838255. "Everything happened to me at once," said Petty Officer 1st Class Joyce Ledge. "I lost my father, my job and my home. My father was the only unconditional love I had ever known. I was in despair. I was broken for the first time in my life. I couldn't remember a goal, a dream, or a desire. Even worse, I had a daughter who needed me, and I just could not find the strength to be there for her. My XO picked up that there was something going on with me," continued Ledge. "I was able to tell him how I was feeling and he genuinely showed interest. Many knew my

father had died, and they all saw me crying, but he was the only one to ask me if I needed to talk. That's all I needed that day; someone to ask me how I was doing and really listen for the answer." "All of the stress that we may come across in our daily lives or in our professional lives in the Navy, if you don't feel as though you have someone to turn to, or you're not part of a team, it may cause you to lose hope quicker than not," said Buck. "So we are trying to provide that feeling of team, that feeling of family, and encourage a sailor to seek help." Not all Sailors are comfortable reaching out to their chains of command. However, there are many other options. Sailors are encouraged to reach out to someone, anyone; that includes friends, family, health care professionals, and regardless of religious affiliation or faith preference, Navy Chaplains are a confidential source of help as well. "I had a Sailor of mine text at almost midnight with suicidal comments," said Chief Jennifer Brown. "He was fairly new and I didn't program his name into my cell, but he listened to me when I told him to contact me if he needed to talk. He wouldn't tell me where he was, so I called 911 and tried to trace his location. I was not stopping until I found him and got him help. Thankfully we found him. I can't imagine what would have happened if I had blown off that text, or not taken him seriously. He reached out to me, and that was a cry for help." The message that seeking help is a sign of strength has resonated from the top down throughout the Defense Department, said Jacqueline Garrick the Pentagon official in charge of the suicide prevention effort, noting that Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel and Army Gen. Martin E. Dempsey, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, have sent that message repeatedly. "Right now a big strategic change that we have in the military and in our Navy right now is to be sure that a sailor knows that seeking help is actually a sign of strength," said Buck. "It takes courage to seek help. It is part of our Navy's core values of honor, courage and commitment and Sailors need to be sure that if they do have the courage to seek help, they know they are part of a team and have teammates or shipmates that will help them." "I didn't even know details about what led to his demise," said Chief Joshua Bright. "That's part of the guilt I feel all the time, especially once I had been selected for Chief. He always told me he would be here for that. I hadn't talked to him for several months because he was on deployment. Then I heard he was returning early and the details were sketchy. I was transferring, so I didn't call him. The first few weeks I was at my new duty station, were his last few weeks on this earth. I had this feeling that I needed to call him, but I never did. Then I got the call that they found him in the barracks. He never reached out. He was so busy taking care of everyone else. He was a caring father to three girls and an amazing chief who always had the answers - until that moment." Suicide leaves so many unanswered questions and feelings of hopelessness with those left behind. "He didn't leave a note. He didn't say goodbye," said Petty Officer Alexandra Snyder. "His younger sister found him hanging in the bathroom of their upscale home," said Snyder, who got the call that her friend, a member of the Air Force, had killed himself. "People who commit suicide have to be in a place so dark they can't see a way out, but what they don't realize is their pain won't end with their death; it will transfer to their parents, siblings, friends and everyone they love." Spotlighting this problem during September is only the first step, said Buck.

By Lt. Elizabeth Fidler, U.S. Naval Hospital Naples

Throughout the year Sailors will continue to see literature, blogs, command activities and outreach by leadership to constantly and consistently refocus the Fleet on this epidemic and keep commands from getting the phone call nobody wants to receive. "I don't have many words for it," said Senior Chief Wendy HooksKramer. "I got the call that he was dead; his family asked me to escort his body home. I flew from San Diego to Dover, I never saw his body. All I got was a metal casket and a dog tag. He hung himself, and because it was overseas he was not embalmed in time. The HMC there said it was best for me not to see the body. He was my shipmate and friend for 12 years. I figured I would meet his parents at some point, but not like this. They were wonderful but heartbroken." As with sexual assault, suicide has an everlasting effect that never completely dissolves with time. "My dad committed suicide," said Seaman Emily Coler. "I remember the moment clear as day. I rushed home from my friend's house because my mother had something to tell me. I knew it wasn't good. When she told me, I crumbled to the ground. I was in shock. That was almost eight years ago and I still feel guilt wondering if there was something I could have done; knowing that it probably wouldn't have made a difference. It hurts to know he won't be here for so many things in my life. He didn't see me graduate or get married. He won't get to hear my kids call him grandpa. The situation has made me more sensitive to struggle an in general. For example, when people put a finger to their head and pretend to blow their brains out, thinking it is funny, I just stare at them, because it's not. I don't joke like that or talk about things like that in a light way." The Navy recognizes that there is a need for more education when it comes to suicide prevention and they are encouraging Front-line leaders at all levels to embrace this issue and take measures to create a command climate that encourages Service members to seek the help they need without the stigma that it will negatively impact their careers. "One boy on my ship had killed himself by jumping out of a five story hotel room," said Petty Officer 2nd Class Alexandra Arroyo. "He had a girlfriend who had a child by another man. He was in love with her. He drank himself silly and then just jumped. I had seen him a few days before and could sense something was wrong. I asked him if he was okay. He smiled and assured me he was alright. I didn't question him further because most people on the ship were always somewhat sad in ways I couldn't really read into. That's why I always try to smile. You never know when someone just needs to see a little bit of kindness. I had a friend reach out to me when he felt like he was going to commit suicide. I took him to medical. I ended up sitting with him and reading to him. He was really a mess, but he thanks me to this day for just being there for him." "Suicide prevention is all hands effort," said MCPON Mike Stevens. "We may never know how many lives are saved through your everyday efforts, but we do know that a single life lost is one too many."

It’s back to school season, and many of us are still settling from the rush of PCS moves and summer routine. With the holidays just around the corner, you might be asking yourself what you can do to help manage the stressors of daily life. Autumn can be a very challenging time for many families. Children are returning to school, older kids may be going back to college and the opportunity for travel and associated anxiety increases. For military families, the anxiety of frequent moves, changes in schools, and the hustle and bustle of daily life can seem overwhelming. If this scenario sounds familiar, we have some tips to help. First, try to identify at least one person you can be completely honest with. This may be your spouse, parent, a close friend, or a very well behaved pet! If there is family tension about a particular subject with your significant other (money, where to move, family planning), it may be important to discuss these concerns with an independent third party. This may be a Fleet and Family counselor, a Behavioral Health psychologist at the hospital, a faith-based counselor like a chaplain, or various online support groups. Next, try to break down your stressors into small pieces instead of grouping them together. Saying, “My life is awful,” is harder to fix than saying, “I do not have enough money to fix the car. I would like to lose 10 pounds. I would like to communicate better with my wife or husband.” Breaking stressors down into more manageable segments also helps create definable and achievable goals. Look for things in your life that may be increasing your anxiety. Ask yourself whether or not you have control over those factors. Do not avoid dealing with stressful things that you can realistically address, as that avoidance will likely lead to additional stress in the long term. Try to engage in hearthealthy exercise at least three times a week. This may be hiking the Path of the Gods, roller-derby, or a fun activity for the entire family. Remember, alcohol or drugs never fix a problem. Finally, make a habit of setting aside a few moments of your day as personal time. No matter how busy or stressful a day becomes, have a routine that works to calm you. This may be sitting in a quiet spot at work or home with a glass of ice tea, listening to calming music. Make sure that you take time to de-stress prior to going to sleep. If you find that your “to-do” list is floating around preventing you from sleeping, take 15 minutes before bedtime to write down all of your pending tasks. This might help to clear your mind. We are always here to help. If you ever feel like you cannot manage your level of stress or anxiety, or if it is interfering with your quality of life, please make an appointment with your Primary Care Manager at your Medical Home Port by calling 081-811-6000 during business hours, or contact us anytime through www.Relayhealth.com .

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Naples Represents at UCA’s Cheer Camp

Lindsey sharp, swimmer of the Meet, competes in the 100m individual medley during the annual 9/11 Remembrance Meet against the sigonella swordfish, sept. 8. throughout the meet, team scores swayed back and forth with the tiger sharks pulling ahead at the end with 343 points to the swordfish's 299 points. (Photo by Mike Sharp)

Tiger Sharks Compete with Sigonella in 9/11 Remembrance Meet

taylor Otte rides the pop cradle while Rica staten, hailey evans, and Michael Curtin prepare to catch during the UCa Cheer Camp held over the Labor day weekend in Kaiserslautern, Germany. (Photo by Kate Vitulli)

Story by Kate Vitulli

Over Labor Day weekend, fifteen Naples High School students attended the Universal Cheerleaders Association (UCA) Cheer Camp at Kaiserslautern, Germany. These thirteen ladies and two gentlemen participated in classes to learn new cheers, sidelines, and dances. They worked on their jumps, stunts, and tumbling; focused on leadership and communication skills; got to know one another better and performed at the final showcase. Naples brought home with two trophies for their Game Day Cheer and X-treme Routine performances, a Superior Award for their Game Day evaluation, and a spirit stick for their overall performance during the duration of the camp. Austin Bain, Madison Chandler, Michael Curtin, Emily King, and Marica Staten were named UCA All-Americans, which qualifies them for a chance to cheer in London, England. Bain, Staten, Hailey Evans, Holly Fielder, and Taylor Otte were selected to the Pin-It-Forward program, modeling their outstanding leadership skills. Other individual honors include: Juno Ponce winning the dance-off competition; Bain winning the handstand competition; Bain, Curtin, Evans, and Otte winning the re-take competition; and Chandler, Fielder, Staten, and Amber Albano winning the extension competition.

ashley snodgrass steps up on the block during the 9/11 Remembrance Meet held in sigonella, sept. 8. (Photo by Mike Sharp)

By Jamie Yenco, Naples Tiger Sharks Public Affairs

The Naples Tiger Sharks had their first meet of the 2013-2014 European Forces Swim League season Sept. 8 in Sigonella. The Sigonella Swordfish and their families held a carbohydrate packed dinner the night before for both competing teams. “The Swordfish family is a ‘class act’ as they hosted our families and swimmers to a great dinner the night before the meet, then turned around and ran the next day’s meet with outstanding success,” said Naples Tiger Shark President Dave Snodgrass. The Tiger Sharks had 45 swimmers make the trip in order to compete in the Swordfish’s annual 9/11 Remembrance Meet. “We had 19 new team members competing and 26 returning swimmers,”

said Tiger Sharks coach Jane Higgins. “The first meet of the season is always exciting to watch, to see how our swimmers look going in to the new season, how we compare with our Southern competitors, and I must say we looked good for our first meet,” said Higgins. Throughout the meet, team scores swayed back and forth with the Tiger Sharks pulling ahead at the end with 343 points to the Swordfish’s 299 points. Swimmers Alex Ruppe, Luke Johnson, Lindsey Sharp, Carly Sharp, Emily Patterson and Brandon Oestereicher all took first place in their three events, earning 15 points each for the team. “Starting off the season with four qualification times and an amazing improvement from last season is our Swimmer of the Sig meet- Lindsey Sharp,” said Higgins. “She never held back and continued to dominate throughout the meet in her age division.” Lindsey was also a key component on the 10-and-under relay team. Swimmers Ashley Snodgrass, Luke Patterson, Stephen Traucht, Max Milton and Maura Patterson earned 13 points each for the team by finishing first in two events and second place in their third event. Both Andrew Carlos and Alyssa Yenco finished first in two events and third place in their last event earning 11 points each for the Tiger Sharks. Other swimmers with first place finishes were Jordan Traucht, Lauren Snodgrass, Ryan Sword, Anika Mustard, Francis Carlos, Nathan Traucht, Sydney Milton, Sydney Bidwell, Marshall Saunders, Bret Baldwin, Erin Dromerhauser, Victoria Krause, Zachary Oestereicher, and Mijke Witkamp. Second place finishes earned the team 3 points per event. Connor Roberts finished second in all three of his individual events and Paul Patterson, Leslie Traucht and Sarah Oestereicher placed second in two of their three events. Second place finishes were also made by John Ruppe, Luke Patterson, Brendan Roberts, James Moore, and Robert Dromerhauser. Malena Yenco placed third in the 200 meter freestyle event while Harley Williams placed third in the 100 meter backstroke. Gregory placed fourth and Tiger Shark Gennie Welch took fifth place in the 11 and 12 year old 50 meter backstroke. Swimmers Ruby Canatsey and Josey Gregory teamed up for the 10-and-under 200 meter free relay while Ingrid Bidwell helped secure a second place finish for the mixed 13-14 year old 200 meter medley relay. Jacob Gray competed in four events and was the lead swimmer for the mixed 15-19 200 meter free relay event. It was Catharine Roberts’ first meet with the team and she competed in three events. In addition to winning team points, there were 20 swimmers who qualified to compete in the championship meet in Eind hoven, Netherlands in February. The Tiger Sharks will be competing in their second meet of the season at Capodichino on Sunday, Sept. 29.

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Along the beaches of San Diego, echoing cries of commitment and courage resonate across the sands. Standing in the burning morning sun, 26 able-bodied Sailors stared wide-eyed at recruits darting about the Sea, Land and Air (SEAL) obstacle course with apparent ease. From the sidelines, 26 Sailors chosen to participate in the Chief Petty Officer (CPO) Legacy Academy watch in admiration as brand new SEAL trainees demonstrate the proper way to navigate each section of the obstacle course. A cry of "Hooyah Chief Selects" booms from within the recruits' ranks in support of the selectees. For these Selectees, this course will be the culmination of their six- day journey though the U.S. Navy's CPO Legacy Academy, a course designed to instill leadership and teamwork amongst their ranks. The annual CPO Legacy Academy started as part of the chief induction aboard USS Constitution in Boston and has spread to USS Missouri in Pearl Harbor, Hawaii; Naval Training Center in Great Lakes, Ill.; and now onboard USS Midway Museum in San Diego. The Selectees spend six days and five nights aboard Midway and learn about everything from CPO history and heritage to leadership and team building. "The entire evolution is designed to connect the past with the present," said Command Master Chief Marty Roberts, assigned to Naval Operations Support Center on Coronado Island and volunteer mentor for the program. "We give them as many leadership tools as they can take onboard so they can go forth and be great chief petty officers." The CPO Legacy Academy covers naval heritage, line handling aboard an 18th century warship, and an obstacle course, which each selectee must navigate. "We walked up and saw the SEALs doing the obstacle course," said Chief (Sel.) Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Handling) Mark E. Higgenbottom, assigned to amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8). "It was

my junior Sailors is to focus on making a positive impact. I want to develop them as leaders." Throughout the week, the future chiefs connected with their past by experiencing hands on opportunities to see what life was like in the Navy of yesteryear. The selectees were brought to the HMS Surprise, a replica of a 1700's British warship, for line handling and teamwork building, said Higgenbottom. Shortly afterward they were taken to see the technological differences between the Surprise and Star of India, a ship of a later century. Comparing the technological differences between those two ships and that of the USS Midway, where the selectees were housed for the program, was a real eye opener, Higgenbottom said. "The technological leap was incredible," said Higgenbottom. With 17 years in the Navy, Balan has never had an experience with heritage and history like she did throughout the week of the academy. "The Midway was a great experience to touch base with the past and see what chiefs before us have come through to lead us to where we are today," said Balan. "To compare the past with today is really incredible." "I want to have my junior Sailors stand on the decks of an old ship and see how far we've come and where we've came from," said Higgenbottom. For these few selectees, getting the opportunity to walk the same deck plates and passageways that were once run by the chiefs who came before them has been something they will never forget. The training and skills they have learned throughout the week will now carry over to their junior Sailors at all their future commands. The week's teachings do not come easy, as many obstacles in the selectees' path are mental and physical. Putting to practice solid teamwork, camaraderie and leadership skills, the selectees are able to overcome the task as a one unit rather than individuals. "You have to come with an open mind and be willing to challenge yourself." said Balan. "You don't know what you're capable of or what you can really do until you push yourself. It's a once in a lifetime opportunity."

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initially very daunting. But we made it through and learned that no matter how many obstacles are in your way, you can get over them; especially with teamwork. All of us were out there encouraging each other." Chief (Sel.) Navy Career Counselor Emilie Balan, assigned to the Carrier Airborne Early Warning Squadron (VAW) 113 at Point Mugu, Calif., said, even with the selectees supporting each other throughout the course, it was still both mentally and physically challenging. "It helps us realize that it's not about us anymore," said Balan. "It's about what we know and how we can use it to help our Sailors. At the same time, it's helping us understand what we don't know and what we need to work on." Being pushed to her limits during the obstacle course, Balan did not give up. Her fellow selectees encouraged her to push herself to her max during the wall climb. "You're constantly put outside of your element," said Balan. "I truly believe that you don't really grow unless you're put outside your comfort zone. We have to work together to see each other through. If there was no teamwork, we wouldn't have been able to complete it." In addition to a physical training environment, the selectees had an opportunity to sit down with chiefs who have stood where they are now. "The academy's goal is to impart the knowledge and wisdom of the command master chiefs," said Roberts. "The mentors, the chiefs, senior chiefs and master chiefs help them out throughout the week - and give them as many leadership tools as they can take onboard so that they can go forth and be great chief petty officers." "What has really opened my eyes is the training and history we've had," said Higgenbottom. "Getting to sit down and talk with the different command master chiefs (CMC) has been the biggest impact." The CMCs taught that in order to be effective leaders they have to have their Sailors' trust, said Higgenbottom. As chiefs, they have to take care of their junior Sailors. "Some Sailors feel they have toxic leaders because they have never had a leader that has stood out in a positive way," said Higgenbottom. "Bad memories are stronger than good memories. What I want to pass onto

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Club Beyond – where fun, friends, and faith connect. A simple but accurate description of a club for students from middle school up through high school. It is open to anyone, religious, non-religious or of any denomination. Every week on Wednesdays and Thursdays, groups of teenagers get together to share the fun, friends and faith. The fun comes from the food, conversations, and games that take place. When people see the food that parents and leaders contribute, they can’t wait to grab some grub, sit down, and socialize. Everyone gets really into the games, whether it’s charades, trivia, or team competitions. If someone has just moved to Naples, it’s a great place to make friends. Even if someone’s been here for years, they can still make new friends and have a great time with the old ones. There are opportunities all throughout the club to catch up, introduce new members, and spend time with peers. The third part of Club Beyond, faith, is a key component and something that all members share to some extent. Basically everyone that comes is either already Christian, wanting to

become Christian, or curious about what this Christianity thing is really all about. No matter what level of faith, high, little, or none, anyone is welcome. Each week at meetings a short lesson is given in the form of a video, or a sermon, or a talk, or an activity. Regardless, each lesson is based around middle and high school life and the struggles students face. Everything is applicable and relevant to the teenage experience. Afterwards, small groups talk about the lesson and the teens get a chance to voice their opinions. Fun, friends, and faith make Club Beyond a truly special place where anyone can feel comfortable and have a good time.

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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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CPO PINNING

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the newly pinned chief petty officers pose for a group photo during Friday's reception ceremony. (Photo by Rich Ortloff)

Chief Master-at-arms Jonathan Upton gets his anchors pinned on him by Jacob Upton and Mary Beteta during the pinning ceremony held at Capodichino, sept. 13. (Photo by MCSN Weston Jones)

Chief hospital Corpsman Kati Ivey places the cover on Chief hospital Corpsman Mario Betancourt during Friday's pinning ceremony. (Photo by MC2 Corey Hensley)

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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), GS-1702-02 KPP 03 KPP 04, ANN# EUR13-537395-AG, (Multiple Positions), Full Time Permanent. Next Cut Off-Date: Sept. 13. 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# EUR13-676733-EG, Full Time Permanent. General Marine Surveyor (Multiple Positions), GS-087312, ANN#EUR13-675710-KB, Full Time Permanent. CLOSING DATE: OCT. 3 Financial Management Analyst, GS-0501-07 KPP 09 or GS-0501-09, ANN#EUR13-676653-EG, Full Time Permanent. Supervisory Management Analyst, GS-0343-14, ANN#EUR13697313-EG, Full Time Permanent. IT Specialist, GS-2210-12, ANN#EUR13-670795-JC, Full Time Permanent. Interdisciplinary Supervisory Engineer-Architect/Community Planner, GS-08XX/0020-13, ANN# EUR13-676388-AV, Full Time Permanent. Electrical Engineer, GS-0850-13, ANN#EUR13-679026-AV, Full Time Permanent. CLOSING DATE: OCT. 10 Supervisory General Engineer-

Architect, GS-08XX/0801/080814, ANN#EUR13-563884-AV, Full Time Permanent.

LOCAL NATIONALS (LN) POSITIONS NO VACANCIES If you have any questions, contact the front desk at 081-568-5409. You will be contacted within 24 hours, so please be sure to provide your contact information. Thank you and we appreciate your input, whether negative or positive so that we can find ways to improve the HRO services or continue to provide excellent service. As a reminder, an HRO representative is available for the bi-weekly "Meet & Greet" at the Support Site food court area. Please feel free to come by, pick up a copy of a vacancy announcement that you may be interested in applying for, or ask questions. If the HRO representative is unable to provide you a response, he or she will bring the question back to the HRO office and you will be provided an answer or a call back the same day. The next "Meet & Greet" is from 8-9 a.m. 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 PreTeen 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#13140, 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.

NEX EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES Gricignano, Building 2091-B Call 081-813-5253/5254 Hours: Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. For a current list of U.S. vacancies and the on-line application, please visit our website at: https:// www.NavyExchange.jobs.

U.S. NAF POSITIONS AVAILABLE DISTRICT PROCUREMENT Ann#130003BB Procurement Assistant/H9/RFT-Closes Sept. 20. Pay Rate: $10.00. Assists buyers in planning merchandise programs; reviews and updates stock assortment; places purchase orders; prepares advertising; disseminates merchandising information; initiates retail price changes; merchandise transfers. Develops and analyzes sales data; follows up on shipment problems; coordinates promotional events. Pay will increase to $11.00 after 6 mos. successful performance. DISTRICT ACQUISITIONS Ann#130001SH Assistant Contract Specialist/22/NF-03/RFTOpen Until Filled. Annual Pay Rate: $26,786 - $34,079. Assists

higher level Contracts Specialist in contracting functions including solicitation, preparation of proposals and purchase orders; collects, summarizes, analyzes and evaluates data under minimal supervision. Candidates must be proficient in MS Office and display excellent English verbal and written communication skills. *No moving expenses or housing allowances authorized. GRICIGNANO MAIN STORE Ann#130002F2 Customer Service Clerk/CS/NF-02/Flex- Open Until Filled. Pay Rate: $8.50$10.00. Performs a variety of customer service duties including special orders, foreign currency exchange, Western Union, merchandise returns, etc. Ann#130001T2 Security Guard/ 52/NF-01/Flex. Open Until Filled. Pay Rate: $9.00-$11.00. Ensures enforcement of security measures; conducts inspections; prepares reports concerning security related incidents, etc. Ann#1300023Z Cashier Checker/CC/NF-01/Flex- Open Until Filled. Pay Rate: $8.00-$9.50. Associates are engaged in the operation of cash registers to record sales in retail checkout areas. Ann#130002H2 Lead Cashier Checker/CC/NF-01/RFT- Open Until Filled. Pay Rate: $9.00-11.00. Responsible for leading associates engaged in the operation of cash registers to record sales in retail checkout areas. Ann#13000240 Sales Clerk/ HL/NF-01/Flex- Open Until Filled. Pay Rate: $8.00-$9.50. Responsible for selling general merchandise to customers and ensuring merchandise is properly stocked and displayed for the Electronics, Housewares, Domestics, Furniture, and Gifts departments. Ann#1300023U Sales Clerk/CL/ NF-01/FPT- Open Until Filled. Pay Rate: $8.00-$9.50. Responsible for selling general merchandise to customers and ensuring merchandise is properly stocked and displayed

for the Cosmetics, Health & Personal Care, Sporting Goods, Garden, Christmas Shop , Pets, and Cough and Cold departments. Ann#13000241 Sales Clerk/SL/ NF-01/FPT- Open Until Filled. Pay Rate: $8.00-$9.50. Responsible for selling general merchandise to customers and ensuring merchandise is properly stocked and displayed for the Jewelry, Mens, Ladies, Shoes, Cosmetics, Handbags, and Children’s departments. Ann#130001L4 Store Worker/ W3/NA-02/Flex – Open Until Filled. Pay Rate: $10.23. Performs various duties including loading/ unloading merchandise and cart retrieval in an Exchange store, storeroom and/or location. EARTH & VINE WINE SHOP Ann#120002QJ Sales Clerk/PS/ NF-01/Flex- Open Until Filled. Pay Rate: $8.00-$9.50. Job Summary: Responsible for selling general merchandise to customers and ensuring merchandise is properly stocked and available. CAPODICHINO NEX MART Ann#130001NR Sales Clerk/ MM/NF-01/Flex- Open Until Filled. Pay Rate: $8.00-$9.50. Responsible for selling general merchandise to customers and ensuring merchandise is properly stocked and available. GRICIGNANO MINI MART Ann#12000343 Sales Clerk/ MM/NF-01/Flex. Open until filled. Pay Rate: $8.00-$9.50. Responsible for selling general merchandise to customers and ensuring merchandise is properly stocked and available. 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.