Sept. 18, 2014
RAND Military Workplace Study is Underway On behalf of the Defense Department, the RAND Corporation is conducting a Military Workplace Study that is projected to conclude Sept. 24. Active and reserve component members in all military branches and the Coast Guard are being invited to participate. The study is critical to helping the Defense Department better understand workplace conditions and act to ensure a safe and professional work environment. This is a chance for service members to be heard by senior leaders. The results will help senior leadership evaluate current military workplace relations, professionalism and personal safety to determine future policies, programs and training. The survey is voluntary and confidential. No one in the Department of Defense will see any individual service member responses. Invitations to take a survey in support of this study were sent to 100 percent of female active-duty Sailors, E-1 to O-6 (with more than 6 months of service), and a quarter of randomly selected active-duty males. If invited, Sailors are encouraged to participate in the survey. Sailors who have not received an invitation, but think they should, may contact the RAND Corporation by calling the survey help desk at 1-855-365-5914 (OCONUS call collect 240-453-2620). Once your identity is verified, you will be emailed the survey information and passcode. You can also email the help desk at support@randmilitarystudy.org, stating you have not received the survey, including your telephone number and the best time to call you. For additional information, please visit www.rand.org/surveys/wgrs.html. A full and public report of the RAND findings will be available in May 2015. FY14 Gas Coupons Expire Sept. 30 Fiscal Year 2014 gas coupons will no longer be accepted at ENI/AGIP gas stations after Sept. 30. The new NATO Forces petroleum product (POL) coupons, valid from Oct. 1, 2014 through Sept. 30, 2015, will be on sale at Navy Exchange outlets beginning Sept. 26. The quantity purchased will count against the October ration allowance and cannot be used until Oct. 1. The new liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) coupons will be available at Navy Exchanges beginning Oct. 1. As a result of the new contract, tax-free POL coupons will no longer be accepted at all ENI/AGIP. A list of authorized gas stations will be provided to the retail sales outlet. Expired POL and LPG coupons may be returned to the Capodichino or Support Site Navy Exchanges for refund within 90 days of the expiration date. Combined Federal Campaign- Overseas Underway Your opportunity to give to your favorite charity through the Combined Federal Campaign- Overseas (CFC-O) began Sept. 8. The CFC-O is the annual workplace giving campaign for the five overseas unified combatant commands. The Defense Finance and Accounting Services (DFAS) myPay system offers contributors the opportunity to
electronically pledge via payroll allotment. In addition, the CFC-O eGiving system allows contributors to complete a one-time or monthly recurring paperless contribution via credit card, debit card or transfer from a checking or savings account. Contributors can access their giving options and a list of charities at www.cfcoverseas.org by clicking the “Donate” button. Be on the lookout for your unit coordinator. Represent your Alma Mater at the Naples High School College Night Students at Naples High School are seeking information about colleges and universities in the U.S. and overseas. If you’re a college graduate, College Night provides an opportunity for you to interact with prospective students and share information about college admissions, scholarships, internships, campus life, study abroad, etc. The Annual College Night is scheduled to take place on Thursday, Oct. 9 from 5 to 7 p.m. at the high school. Interested college graduates are asked to contact their universities in advance to obtain various materials to distribute, such as course catalogs, DVDs, scholarship information, T-shirts and other giveaways. To reserve your table, contact the School Liaison Officer at DSN 629-6549. Reminder on Appropriate Use of Military Post Offices The use of Military Post Office privileges does not extend to the receipt or mailing out of any items intended for resale. The resale prohibition applies whether the sale is to authorized Military Post Office users or to charitable organizations. Sending or receiving items to advertise home businesses, to sell merchandise or to conduct business for commercial purposes is also prohibited. For any questions, please contact either post office at DSN 626-5371 or 629-4336. Volunteers and Trick or Treat Space Decorators Needed for Spooktacular This year’s Spooktacular event will be held at the Support Site Central Park on Friday, Oct. 31 from 6 to 10 p.m. Teens and adults can register to volunteer for the hayride, distribute tickets, decorate the event or help out with activities. Groups, families and private organizations can adopt a Trick or Treat space for free, but have to decorate it and have people available to hand out candy, which MWR will provide. Trick or Treat space decorators could win a Bowling Party or 3D Movie Party for up to 30 people. Food vendor spaces are already full, but officially recognized private organizations can call to be put on the waiting list. Find out more details by calling DSN 629-4722 or 081-8114722. Sept. 15-19: Navy College Office CLEP-A-THON The Navy College Office is sponsoring a CLEP-A-THON at the National Test Center and encouraging students to take as many CLEP & DSST tests as they would like between the dates of Sept. 15- 19. The tests are free for active-duty service members. Test times are 9 to 11 a.m. and 1 to 3 p.m. each day in room G049.1 on the ground floor of the Admin II building. Contact the UMUC National Test Center for more information at DSN 626-6675. Sept. 19: German Oktoberfest 2014 at JFC Naples The German military community is scheduled to host the German Oktoberfest 2014 on Friday, Sept. 19 between 11:30 a.m. and midnight at the Motor Pool of the Allied Joint Forces Command’s Base in Lago Patria. All U.S. service members, NATO personnel, and their families are welcome. This unique Bavarian festival will feature original Bavarian beer, a genuine Bavarian Festival Band and typical Bavarian food. Tickets are on sale now. For more information, contact Lt. Cmdr. Sven Kasimir at 081-721-5022.
Sept. 19: U.S. Air Force 67th Birthday Golf Tournament The U.S. Air Force 67th Birthday Golf Tournament will be held at the Carney Park golf course on Friday, Sept. 19. The four man scramble tournament will begin at noon and cost each person $30 plus green fees. 50 percent of entry fees will be returned to players as prizes. The tournament is being presented by the USAF Top 5 Naples Area. Interested players can sign up at the Carney Park golf course or call 081-526-4296. For more information, please contact TSgt Antwaun Nixon at 081-721-3522. Sept. 19: Concert Under The Stars Bring blankets and chairs and enjoy some good music by Flagship, the rock band from U.S. Naval Forces Band. The concert is scheduled to begin at 7:30 p.m. at the Support Site Central Park, with a pre-show beginning at 6 p.m. The show is free and open to everyone. There will be food and beverage on sale by MWR. For more information, call DSN 626-4894. Sept. 19: Navy Second Class Swimmer Qualification Testing Navy Second-Class Swimmer qualification testing will take place on Friday, Sept. 19. It is open to active-duty personnel. Requirements include 25m each of front crawl, back crawl, breast-stroke, elementary backstroke; abandon ship (tower) jump into deep water; timed prone and supine floats. Each element must be performed to standards as per NETC1552/16. Email an attendance request to deborah.moors@eu.navy.mil. Sept. 20: Day For Kids and “Color It Up” Fun Run This year’s Day for Kids will be held at Carney Park from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 20 and is open to the entire community. Activities include food, music, crafts, inflatables and a handstand contest, in celebration of National Gymnastics Day. The Color It Up Fun Run will begin at 10 a.m. and is open to all children and adults. Registration is open through the event date at a cost of $15 per adult and $10 per child. The race is limited to 500 participants who will receive a T-shirt and their own color powder pouch. Volunteers are still needed for the event. For more information, call DSN 629-4722 or 081-811-4722. Sept. 21: Free Viewing of ‘God’s Not Dead’ at Reel Times 2 Theater The NSA Naples Religious Ministries Team will host a second showing of “God’s Not Dead” on Sunday, Sept. 21 at 5 p.m. at the Support Site Reel Times 2 Theater. The team will also have fellowship time at 4 p.m. in the base food court. Admission to the movie and fellowship is free and open to all. For more information, please call the Support Site Chapel at DSN 629-4600. Sept. 22: NSA Naples Technology Expo More than 20 exhibitors will be in the Bella Napoli conference room on Monday, Sept. 22 to demonstrate the latest technologies. The free expo will take place from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and is open to all military, civilian and contractor personnel. Come interact with companies and experience the latest mission-centric technologies on display during the one-day expo, hosted by the Office of the Chief Information Officer. For more information or to request specific companies or technologies, please contact Kari Sheahan at Sheahan@ncsi.com. To pre-register, visit www.FederalEvents.com and click on the ‘NSA Naples’ link. Sept. 24-25: ASIST “Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training” The Chaplains Religious Enrichment Development Operation (CREDO) team from Navy Region Europe, Africa, Southwest Asia will hold an ASIST workshop for everyone who
wants to feel more comfortable, confident and competent in helping to prevent the immediate risk of suicide in our community. It will be held at the Support Site Fellowship Hall. To register or for more information, please contact CREDO staff at DSN 626-5255, 081-568-5255 or by email at CREDO@eu.navy.mil. Interested personnel can also view www.facebook.com/CREDO.EU for more information on other upcoming retreats and workshops. Sept. 25: Navy College Office Language Testing The Defense Language Proficiency Test (DLPT) will be offered Sept. 25. Seats are limited based on the number of computer workstations. Interested persons must possess a One Net Account to test. Please arrange and confirm you have obtained One Net access prior to arriving for test. Contact the Navy College Program office at DSN 626-6681 or 081-568-6681 to register and to obtain further instructions. Registrations cannot be accepted via email. Sept. 25: Kitchen Ninja - Showdown Single and unaccompanied service members have an opportunity to take part in a ‘Men vs. Women’ Kitchen Ninja showdown on Thursday, Sept. 25. The bus from Capodichino departs at 6 p.m. with a pick up at the Support Site barracks at 6:30 p.m. before heading out for the some Italian cooking. Participants can sit back, relax and enjoy the food with each other after the showdown. Call DSN 626-4894 for more details. Sept. 26: “Women’s Resiliency Workshop” The Chaplains Religious Enrichment Development Operation (CREDO) team from Navy Region Europe, Africa, Southwest Asia will be hosting a Women’s Resiliency Workshop to celebrate ordinary women in an extraordinary way. The workshop will be held on Friday, Sept. 26 at a hotel in Gaeta. To register or for additional information, contact the CREDO staff at DSN 626-5255, 081-568-5255, or by email at CREDO@eu.navy.mil. Visit www.facebook.com/CREDO.EU for information on other upcoming retreats and workshops. Sept. 26: Sponsorship Training with FFSC The Fleet and Family Support Center will be holding Sponsorship Training on Friday, Sept. 26 from 9 a.m. to noon at their Support Site center. Attendees will be provided materials, which walk them through their likely experience as a sponsor, to include checklists and timelines for Sailors with and without families. Sponsors are also provided examples of emails to send to inbound Sailors. The training helps the volunteers assist new arrivals before PCS and after reporting aboard as they get familiar with the new command and duty station. Call the FFSC at DSN 629-6372 or 081-811-6372 to register. Sept. 27: Anberlin Concert at Support Site Central Park Alternative rock band Anberlin will be performing a free concert at the Support Site Central Park as part of their tour with Navy Entertainment and Armed Forces Entertainment. The show is scheduled to begin at 7:30 p.m. and is open to all ages. MWR will have music playing during the pre-show starting at 6 p.m. with food and beverages for sale. In case of inclement weather, the show will be held at the high school gymnasium. For more information, call DSN 626-4894. Sept. 27: Joint Support Site Perimeter Cleanup The Naples Area Second Class Petty Officer Association is hosting a base-wide perimeter cleanup around the Support Site on Saturday, Sept. 27 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. USO Naples is sponsoring the Big American BBQ, which will follow the cleanup and take place in the
Housing parking lot. All military, civilians, Italians and their families of all ages are welcome to come take part. Attendees can wear their organizational clothing or a safety vest and are asked to bring additional yard tools if they have them. For more information, contact ABH2 Brent Paucke at DSN 626-6884. Sept. 27: Carney Park Flea Market Spaces Available The Carney Park Flea Market will be held on Saturday, Sept. 27 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. and offer individuals the chance to unload their unwanted possessions. Reserve a selling space and table for $10. Additional tables cost $5 each and chairs cost $1 each. There are only 35 spaces available, so call Carney Park at 081-526-1579 to reserve your spot. The Flea Market is held in conjunction with the Fall Youth Sports opening ceremonies, which begin at 11 a.m. at Carney Park field #4. For information on the opening ceremonies, call Youth Sports at DSN 629-4729. Sept. 27: Knights of Columbus Soccer Challenge at Carney Park The 2014 Knights of Columbus Soccer Challenge will take place at Carney Park on Saturday, Sept. 27 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. The Soccer Challenge is a competition designed for players to demonstrate the most basic soccer skill – the penalty kick. It is open to all 9 -14-year-old boys and girls in the community and each participant will be allowed 15 shots at the goal from the penalty line (12 yards from the goal). Winners of each age bracket will win a personalized soccer ball. For any questions, please contact Robert Kenney at kofcnaples@gmail.com or at DSN 626-3794. Sept. 27: Rafting with NOR Center The Navy Outdoor Recreation Center is hosting Class I + / II+ whitewater-river rafting trip for attendees to get their feet wet on Saturday, Sept. 27. The trip is suitable for ages 12 and older. Transportation, guide and all equipment is included in the price of 49 euro for adults and 39 euro for ages 12-14. A minimum of seven people is required and the deadline to sign up is Sept. 22. For more information, call the Support Site NOR Center at DSN 629-4947. Sept. 28: USO Free Bingo USO Naples will host a Free Bingo event on Sunday, Sept. 28 at the Naples High School Cafeteria from 3:30 to 6 p.m. The event is open to all U.S. ID cardholders and will feature 12 Bingo games with prizes to include electronics, home appliances and more. Food vendors will also be on site for refreshments. For more information, please contact the USO at DSN 626-5713 or stop by their centers. Sept. 30: Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration The combined Multi-Cultural Heritage Committee is celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month on Tuesday, Sept. 30 in the Capodichino base theater. The event is open to everyone and will be held from 11 a.m. to noon, followed with a potluck in the lobby until 1 p.m. For more information or to participate in future committee events, please contact PSC Watkins at DSN 626-4618 or YN1 Brown at DSN 626-1791. Announced Closures/ Limited Services Date Closed All Day / No Service Sept. 19
Personal Property Office, CMVRO, Region Commercial Bill Paying Office
Early Closure / Limited Service Support Site back gate only open from 6 to 8 a.m. for school buses, No Sojourner Permit Processing at Region Legal Services Office
Scheduled Strikes in Italy Sept. 19: Freight transport strikes scheduled for 24 hours starting Sept. 18 at 9 p.m. Sept. 21: Trenitalia personnel are scheduled to strike for 24 hours, starting at 9 p.m., Sept. 20 until 9 p.m., Sept. 21. Sept. 27: Airport personnel and ENAV air traffic controllers are scheduled to strike from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and EasyJet flight attendants are scheduled to strike for 24 hours. Oct. 8: EasyJet flight attendants are scheduled to strike for 24 hours.
Fleet and Family Support Center (FFSC) Schedule *All FFSC classes require registration. Please call DSN 629-6372 or 081-811-6372 to register. Sept. 19: Nurturing Touch child & Infant Massage, 10 to 11:30 a.m., Support Site FFSC Sept. 19: Employment Opportunities in Naples, 1 to 3 p.m., Support Site FFSC Sept. 22: Becoming a Love & Logic Parent, 10 a.m. to noon, Support Site FFSC (4 of 7) Sept. 22: Early Childhood Parenting, 6 to 8 p.m., Support Site FFSC (4 of 5) Sept. 22– 23: Transition GPS Career Tracks: Higher Education, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Support Site FFSC Sept. 22: Make an Italian Dessert, 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., (Carpool from Support Site – Meeting Point is inside TLA Lobby) Cost is 6 euro to be paid at the shop. Sept. 23: Prenatal Parenting: Nutrition, Fetal & Child Development, and Labor & Delivery, 1:30 to 3 p.m., Support Site FFSC (3 of 4 Sessions) Sept. 23: Visit the Teverola Medi Mall, 10:15 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., (Leaves from Support Site – Meeting Point is inside TLA Lobby) Requires prior purchase of 2 E1 bus tickets at NEX Coffee Shop. Sept. 23: Easy Italian, 9 a.m. to noon, Support Site FFSC (3 of 3) Sept. 24, TAP Capstone, 9 a.m. to noon, Support Site FFSC Sept. 25, Couples Communication 101, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Support Site FFSC Liberty Center Schedule *The Liberty Center, located at Capo, is available to all service members E-6 and below as well as single and unaccompanied service members. It is open 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Saturday, Sundays from 1 to 9 p.m., and noon to 6 p.m. on Holidays. Liberty Center Events Sept. 20: Movie Night Sept. 22: Checkers Night Sept. 25: Pool Tourney Sept. 27: Movie Night Sept. 29: Three Point Shoot Out Sept. 30: Casino Night Support Site Rec Room open every Wednesday (Note: All events take place in the Liberty Center unless otherwise stated.) USO Schedule Daily Tours Sept. 19: Buffalo Farm and Mozzarella Factory Sept. 20: Wine Tasting on the Island of Ischia Sept. 26: Wine and Dine in a Cave Sept. 27: Grape Picking and Stomping Sept. 28: Hiking the Path of Gods Oct. 3: Arabian Night Dinner & Dancing
Oct. 4: Beer Factory Tour Oct. 5: Ancient Ruins of Pompeii Extended Tours Oct. 18-19: Chianti 9K Wine Trail Oct. 30- Nov. 3: Halloween in Transylvania Nov. 8-11: Veteran’s Day in Paris Nov. 26-30: Thanksgiving in Barcelona Dec. 11-14: Christmas Markets of Northern Italy Dec. 24-25: Christmas in Rome Dec. 30 – Jan. 3: New Year’s in Prague *For tour information, call the USO at DSN 626-5713 or 629-4903 or visit uso.it. S.I.N.G.L.E.S. Trips Service members In Naples: Gathering, Living, Entertaining and Serving Have you joined the single service member group? Meetings are the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of the month from 2 to 3 p.m. in the Liberty Center at Capodichino. Please contact the Liberty program for more details. Upcoming activities will soon be announced. ITT Schedule Day Trips Sept. 19: Castles of Naples Sept. 20: Bus to ‘Day for Kids’ at Carney Park Sept. 20: Vietri and Salerno History and Shopping with Lunch Sept. 22: Naples Down the Hill Sept. 24: Caserta Market Sept. 25: Pompei II Villa of Mysteries Sept. 25: Shoe Alley Sept. 26: Amalfi Coast at Night with Dinner Sept. 27: Wine Tasting in Taurasi Sept. 28: Beautiful Capri and Anacapri Sept. 29: Naples Catacombs Sept. 30: Grape Stomping & Wine Tasting in Campi Flegrei Extended Trips Oct. 10-13: Athens, Why Not? Nov. 7-10: Vamos a Madrid! Nov. 15-16: Weekend in Matera *For more information on day or extended trips with ITT, visit www.mwritt.org or call DSN: 626-4330 or 629-7909. Teen Center Events Sept. 19: Goldstar Art Paper Mache Group Project at 5 p.m. Sept. 22: SAT Prep Workshop at 6 p.m. Sept. 23: Ultimate Frisbee at 6 p.m. Sept. 24: SAT Prep Workshop at 6 p.m. Sept. 25: Capture the Sombrero at 6 p.m. Sept. 26: Digital Arts Go-Pro or Go Home at 5 p.m. *For more details, call DSN 629-4395 or visit www.facebook.com/naplesteenconnection.
Additional MWR Notes • New Support Site Pavilion Reservation System Pavilions and gazebos on the Support Site can be reserved through a form available at the Support Site Child Development Center (CDC) or by emailing Christopher.kasparek@eu.navy.mil. The requester will receive a confirmation through the Pavilion Reservation Calendar, which should be printed and taken to the event. The reservations are not for playground areas. Individuals can make pavilion reservations 60 days in advance, command or private organization events can be made 180 days in advance, and large functions (concerts in the park, National Night Out, etc.) can be made one year in advance. For more information, please call DSN 629-4390 or 081-811-4390. • Sept. 23: AWSC Free Vehicle Workshop Learn how to check a vehicle’s vital fluids, brakes, tires, windshield wipers and more. Workshop runs every 30 minutes from 3:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. at the Auto/Wood Skills Center at Support Site. Also this month, get $2 off each brake rotor when re-surfaced at the Center. Call DSN 629-4971 for more details or to register for the workshop. • Sept. 24: Youth Gardening Class “Gardening with the Military Family” Family comes first and what better way than to build a family garden? Participants can plant seeds and vegetables for the whole family in this interactive and hands-on class for children ages 5-12 with their parents. The class will be held in the Support Site Youth Center at 6 p.m. and costs $5 per child. Register by Sept. 22. For more information, call DSN 629-4729 or 081-811-4729. • Sept. 27: Parents’ Night Out Parents can take a night off on Saturday, Sept. 27 from 4 p.m. to midnight. The Child Development Center will be open so parents can enjoy the time with spouses, family or friends. Cost is $4 per hour. Children accepted are from ages 6 weeks to 6th grade. Register at the Support Site or Capodichino CDC from 6:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. one week prior. For more details, contact DSN 629-4390 or 6294989. • September Library Happenings Capo Connections and the Support Site Library will be celebrating National Library Card Sign-Up Month and Hispanic Heritage Month (Sept. 15- Oct. 15) through special books and displays, bibliographies and a quiz contests. It’s also Banned Books week from Sept. 21-27. For more information, call DSN 629-4361 (Support Site) or DSN 626-3666 (Capo).