Serving the NATO, Naples and Gaeta Military Community in Italy Russell Egnor Navy Media Awards – 2016 Best Newspaper in the Navy
63rd year, No. 31
Friday, August 24, 2018
U.S. 6th Fleet Commander Visits Naval Partners in Bulgaria and Romania By Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Jonathan Nelson U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa/U.S. 6th Fleet Public Affairs
Vice Adm. Lisa Franchetti, commander, U.S. 6th Fleet and commander, Naval Striking and Support Forces NATO, met with NATO allies and partners during a visit to Varna, Bulgaria, and Constanta, Romania, August 13-15, 2018. While in Bulgaria, Franchetti met with Bulgarian Rear Adm. Mitko Petev, chief of the Bulgarian navy, to recognize the importance of Bulgarian defense initiatives, and their participation in international exercises and training in the Black Sea. “By building and maintaining the strong and strategic relationship 6TH FLEET VISITS NAVAL PARTNERS Page 7
Military Aircraft Crash in Iraq Highlights Dangers Troops Face Each Day By Jim Garamone DoD News
Vice Adm. Lisa M. Franchetti, commander, U.S. 6th Fleet and commander, Naval Striking and Support Forces NATO, right, speaks with Hans Klemm, the U.S. ambassador to Romania, left, and Decebal Fagadau, the mayor of Constanta, Romania, during Romanian Navy Day celebrations in Constanta August 15, 2018. Franchetti visited Constanta to participate in Romanian Navy Day, which coincided with the 100th anniversary of the unification of Romania following the end of World War I. U.S. 6th Fleet, headquartered in Naples, Italy, conducts the full spectrum of joint and naval operations, often in concert with allied and interagency partners, in order to advance U.S. national interests, security and stability in Europe and Africa. Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Jonathan Nelson
USO, MWR Hosts Summerfest 2018 By Luisa Mazzella USO Naples Area Ops Manager
The best of pop and country’s greatest hits, performed by the Naval Forces Europe “Rock Band” was just one of the highlights of a great night of community entertainment during the 2018 edition of Summerfest hosted by USO and MWR on August 11. This annual, “All American” event, hosted by the USO with the collaboration of MWR and WRA, also featured a free barbecue, lawn games, giant inflatable water slides, and a pie bake off. SUMMERFEST 2018
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USO and MWR hosted Summerfest 2018 at Central Park onboard Support Site August 11. One of the highlights included a visit from the beloved character, Mickey Mouse, who received hundreds of hugs from children of all ages. Photo courtesy of USO
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Yesterday’s military aircraft crash in Iraq highlights the dangers service members face every day, Pentagon spokesman Army Col. Robert Manning III told reporters August 20, 2018, at the Pentagon. An American service member died in the crash, and several others were injured. “The aircraft was conducting a partnered counterterrorism mission against [the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria] in support of Operation Inherent Resolve,” Manning said. All personnel were recovered by coalition personnel immediately after the incident, the colonel said, adding that there are no indications that hostile fire caused the crash. Three personnel were evacuated for further treatment after the incident. U.S. troops are recovering the aircraft in close cooperation with their Iraqi counterparts. The incident is under investigation, the colonel said. Solemn Reminder “This most-recent event is a solemn reminder of the inherent danger of our business, and the risk that our personnel are put in daily around the world,” Manning said. The colonel noted that in the U.S. Central Command area of operations alone, there are about 5,200 personnel operating in Iraq, 2,000 in Syria and 14,000 in Afghanistan. MILITARY AIRCRAFT CRASHES Page 7