Serving the NATO, Naples and Gaeta Military Community in Italy
61th year, No. 5
Friday, February 5, 2016
Eagle Scout Projects Help Renovate Thrift Shop By MC1 Daniel Barker NSA Public Affairs
The Thrift Shop on NSA Naples Support Site is undergoing a facelift, thanks in part to Troop 007 Boy Scout Eagle projects. The Thrift Shop is a community resource that relies on donations and volunteer efforts that give back to the local community. “Basically what we are trying to do is just rejuvenate and breathe new life into the thrift store,” Store Manager Melanie Brokoski said. “The Thrift Shop serves a huge service to the community. We are a huge recycler of everything. If we weren’t here, all of this would go into a trash dump.” Operated by the NOSC, the Thrift Shop also contributes to Department of Defense school organizations, clubs and sports teams in addition to offering support for community events, USO, MWR and Navy and Marine Corps Relief Society. Other programs include the Gift Basket Program, Free Book Program, SOY Support and Personal Emergency Fund. “From the profits we make we contribute to the community. Last year we gave
NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg
NATO Secretary General Describes State of the Alliance Life Scout Jacob Kemp, 13, of Boy Scout Troop 007, renovates bookshelves as part of his Eagle Scout Service Project at the Thrift Shop onboard NSA Naples Support Site. Photo by MC1 Daniel Barker
in excess of $40,000 to local scholarships and then we gave additional funds to different local organizations like children’s basketball and the Boy Scouts. This is a huge community part that some people don’t even know exists,” added Brokoski. Jacob Kemp, 13, an Eagle Scout Candidate has been working to help Brokoski renovate the Thrift Shop
through his Eagle Scout Service Project. “Recently we have been working on painting the walls, repairing and building things like bookcases,” Kemp said. “Later we will finish organizing donated books; some will go on the bookcases for sale, others we will deliver to area organizations like the hospital and bachelor housing.” Kemp along with fellow
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The NATO alliance has been challenged in the past year, but the alliance’s 28 member nations are responding, NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg said in Brussels on January 28. The secretary general briefed the press as part of his annual report on the alliance. No one can ignore the challenges, he said. “We saw this in the brutal terrorist attacks in our cities and in the biggest refugee crisis in Europe since World War II,” he said. “We also saw it in Russia’s continued actions in Ukraine and its recent military build-up in Syria and the Eastern Mediterranean.” But, he noted, NATO countries rose to face these challenges together. “We implemented the greatest strengthening of our collective defense since the end of the Cold War,” Stoltenberg said. “And cuts in defense spending among European allies have now practically stopped.” Since the end of the Cold War, NATO allies aimed at 2 percent of gross domestic product being spent on security. Few countries managed that – the United States being one. Now the defense cuts have stopped and seem to be reversing, Stoltenberg said. “In 2015, defense cuts were close to zero,” the secretary general said. “Five allies now meet our guideline on spending 2 percent of GDP or more on defense. Sixteen allies spent more on defense in real terms in 2015, and 23 allies increased the amount they are spending on new equipment.”
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Eagle Scout candidate James Clove, also age 13, have both selected the Thrift Shop for their Eagle Scout Service Project. The Eagle project requires a significant amount of time and effort on the Scout’s part to successfully complete. The Thift Store is located at NSA Naples Support Site Building 2088, next to the Veterinary Clinic and behind the Fire Station.
Carnevale and San Valentino Countdown Underway Italians side-step winter with carnival colors and revelry at these locales.
By Lou Freed
This weekend, renowned Italian Carnevale destinations are set to stage exuberant programs leading up to Fat Tuesday on February 9, with grand allegorical float and costume parades teeming with merrymakers and music. Take at least a camera to capture the clamorous entertainment and chromatic intensity at this pre-Easter tradition. Once Carnevale’s sights and sounds fade away, sit back, relax and re-charge for sedate Valentine’s Day events. Carnevale Add an extra dimension to your European memories by experiencing how
Northern Italy Ivrea in Piemonte region celebrates Carnevale with a unique “Battle of Oranges” to symbolically reenact a medieval revolt against oppressors. For details visit http://www.storicocarnevaleivrea.it/ Meanwhile, Venice in Veneto region boasts elegant, outrageous costumes plus masks for the event, besides programming exclusive and extravagant masquerade balls. For details visit http://www.carnevale.venezia.it/ Heading towards Viareggio in Tuscany region, the city spells fun with
mammoth-sized floats and puppets satirizing celebrities and politicians or promoting a worthy cause or protesting a situation. For details visit http://viareggio.ilcarnevale.com/ Southern Italy Both Putignano in Puglia region and Acireale in Sicily explode and regale with monstrous allegorical floats, fascinating costume parades, competitions and loads of musical entertainment. For the Putignano events, visit http://www.carnevalediputignano.it/ and for Acireale, visit http://www.carnevaleacireale.info CARNEVALE Page 11 CAPTAIN’S CORNER. . . . . . . . . 2 BASE NOTES. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 NAVY HISTORY . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 FFSC CALENDAR . . . . . . . . . . . 5 SOUND OFF . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 MOVIES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 JOBS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
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PANOrAMA February 5, 2016
CAPTAIN’S CORNER By Capt. Doug Carpenter NSA Naples Commanding Officer
This week NSA Naples conducted an Anti-Terrorism/Force Protection (ATFP) exercise, Reliant Pulcinella 2016. The week long exercise simulated a number of varying emergency situations at all installation locations, and I’m sure many of you heard Giant Voice during the week. The annual exercise provides essential training for the entire NSA Naples team to practice responses and procedures required to effectively react to threats and other situations that could endanger the community. This week we simulated suspicious packages, active shooter, vehicle born improvised explosive devices and many other scenarios. Even though the exercise focused primarily on our first responders and decision makers, we all have a stake in community safety and I would like to thank everyone who participated in the events for their hard work, their focus, and their patience. We’re already processing the lessons learned from RP’16, making improvements to our security procedures and posture, and preparing for next year. I urge everyone in the community to take a little time to think about your own emergency action plans. Make sure everyone knows how to contact emergency dispatch and other family members in an emergency situation. Select meeting points for the family if you need to evacuate the home. Pack an emergency kit is ready in case you need to leave the house on short notice. Being prepared for the unexpected is a goal all community members should strive for. The Navy maintains a lot of good information on the Ready Navy website at http://www.ready.navy.mil/. Please take a look. The beginning of February marks the beginning of Black History month celebrating the history and contributions of African Americans. The Navy has a rich history of contributions from the African American community; contributions that make us the proud service we are today. Black History month is set aside to illuminate the African American threads that together weave our service’s sails. This month the city of Venice is celebrating Carnival, world famous for its specialized masks. After its initial introduction said to celebrate the victory of Venice against the Patriarch of Aquileia in 1162, the festival was banned in 1797 until its reintroduction in 1979. Easy access to festivals like Carnival is one of the many benefits of living in Europe. Being stationed at NSA Naples means the airport is a short walk from the office and the train station a bus ride away. With spring and summer quickly approaching please plan ahead to take advantage of the opportunities for exploring Europe’s many treasures. Be safe and have a great weekend!
BASE NOTES Feb. 8-May 6: NSA Naples Capodichino Main Gate Maintenance Monday through Friday the front gate will be open 5:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. for inbound traffic only and 7 p.m. to 5:30 a.m. for both inbound and outbound traffic. Monday through Friday the back gate will be open 5:30 a.m. to 9 a.m. for both inbound and outbound traffic; from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. for outbound traffic only; and closed from 7 p.m. to 5:30 a.m. On weekends and holidays the front gate will be open to both inbound and outbound traffic and the back gate will be closed. Feb. 6: Thin Mint Sprint – Tagalong Trot The Girl Scouts of Naples are going to allow everyone to get a running start at the cookies this year. A 5K run to be exact. Every participant will get an early, first box of Girl Scout cookies. The 5K Thin Mint Sprint will begin after the 1 Mile Tagalong Trot. The run will begin and end at the Village Forum near the Library. Registration starts at 7:30 a.m. with the Tagalong Trot starting about 8:15 a.m. For details visit https://www. facebook.com/events/193037577717324/ Feb. 7: Super Bowl Party at Strikers Wing it with your team at the Strikers Super Bowl Party on Feb. 7. Enjoy a pre-game bowling special for $10 per lane, per hour beginning at 9 p.m. (max 6 bowlers per lane), wings for 25 cents, a tailgate buffet ($10 per person), DJ music and prizes. Game kick-off is at 00:30 a.m. For details call Strikers at DSN 629-6979 or Comm. 081811-6979. Feb. 6: Baggin-n-Bragging and Nighttime Flagging at Carney Park Everyone is invited to some fun for free time at Carney Park. At 1 p.m. a Cornhole game is open to kids and adults with trophies awarded to 1st, 2nd and 3rd place winners. At 6:30 p.m. a Chem Flag Football is open to adults only (teams of 7) with trophies awarded to winners. Register by Feb. 4 by calling Joseph Cruz at 342-763-0237. Feb. 6: Outdoor Recreation Snow Trip MWR is offering bus transportation on Feb. 6 to one of the local ski resorts. Not a skier/snowboarder? This bus will also take anyone interested in shopping or walking around town to the center of Roccaraso after a stop at the slopes. Bus departs the Support Site Youth Center parking lot (bus stop C) at 6:15 a.m. and departs the ski resort at 4 p.m. sharp. Cost is $15 per adult and $10 per child 12 and under. Children of active duty members E5 and below receive free transportation (1 child per 1 paying adult). Lift tickets are available at the resort; bring Euro cash. Ski, snowboard and other winter equipment is available for rent at the Outdoor Recreation Ski Shop. For details call the Outdoor Recreation Ski Shop at DSN 629-4947 or Comm. 081-811-4947. Feb.6: Naples Got Talent Show USO is once again hosting Naples Got Talent Show on Feb. 6 at the Naples High School Cafeteria. This free community event will start at 6 p.m. Come out and support the contestants and vote for your favorite! The winner receives two
roundtrip tickets to the United States. For details call the USO office at DSN 629-4903/6265713. Feb. 8: Brett Eldredge in Concert at Support Site Enjoy some country music, food and more at the Brett Eldredge concert at the Support Site Village Forum Courtyard on Feb. 8. This free show is open to all ages and is presented by Navy Entertainment. There will be food and beverage sales on site. For details call DSN 626-4894 or Comm. 081-568-4894. Feb. 10-Mar. 5: Group and Private Swim Lessons at Capo FitZone pool (Session 2) Adults and children are invited to join a fun, 4week swim group or private session at the Capo FitZone pool. Participants must register in person beginning Feb. 1 to the Monday prior to session start date. Lessons are held on Wednesday and Saturday at various times (depending on participation). For details call the Capo pool at DSN 626-4254 or Comm. 081-568-4254. Feb. 11: Marketing Yourself on Social Media Are you job-hunting or ready to start a new career? Join us for an interactive class that will teach you how to use social media to get the attention of prospective employers. FFSC is offering a new class entitled Marketing Yourself on Social Media. The class will take place on Feb. 11 from 9-11:30am at JFC NATO base, Lago Patria, Navy Classroom, NSE Side. Open to any service members (do not need to be transitioning) and/or spouses. The class will go over LinkedIn, Twitter and basic Facebook safety. To reserve a spot, call the FFSC main number at DSN 629-6372. Feb. 12: Nine, Wine & Dine 4-Person Scramble Golf Tournament Enjoy a golf tournament, dinner, soft drinks, beer and wine at the Wine & Dine 4-Person Scramble Golf Tournament at the Carney Park Golf Course. Shotgun starts at 2 p.m., appetizers at 5 p.m., followed by dinner at 6 p.m. Register by Feb 10 at the Carney Park Golf Course or call 081526-4296. Feb. 13: Outdoor Recreation Trekking: Valley of the Mills (Amalfi) Join Outdoor Recreation for one of the most beautiful well known hikes in Campania on Feb. 13 from 7:45 a.m. to 4 p.m. The trail has a moderate exertion level. You may register from Jan. 29 - Feb. 9. For details call DSN 629-4947 or Comm. 081-811-4947. Feb. 13: Cupid’s 5K Relay & Kids 1 Mile Relay Join us for our 5K relay and Kids (12 & under) 1 Mile relay on Feb. 13 at the Support Site Soccer Field. Participants will run/walk in teams of two. Registration begins at 10 a.m. Kids 1 mile relay starts at 11 a.m. and 5K relay will follow. Prizes awarded to the 1st, 2nd and 3rd place finishers for both relays. For details call DSN 629-6604 or Comm. 081-811-6604.
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Scheduled Strikes
February 12: Meridiana Fly personnel are scheduled to strike for 24 hours. April 9: ENAV (Air traffic control agency) personnel are scheduled to strike from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Alitalia and Rome airports personnel are scheduled to strike from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
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PANOrAMA February 5, 2016
ITALIAN NEWS BRIEFS COMPILED BY TERESA MEROLA NSA NAPLES PUBLIC AFFAIRS
Italian Anti-Smoking Regulations Now in Effect Last year the Italian government passed anti-smoking regulations aiming to reduce the number of smoking-related deaths in Italy. In Italy there are some 10.3 million smokers and some 83 thousand deaths each year due to smoking. The new measures, based on European Union directives, came into effect on Tuesday and include a smoking ban in cars with children or pregnant women. Anyone found breaking the new law could be fined up to 650 euros. Other measures include photos of blackened lungs and written warning signs. Tobacco companies have been given until May to bring their packaging in line with new laws. New measures include a smoking ban in front of hospitals, penalties up to 8,000 euros for shops caught selling cigarettes to minors and threat of license revocation, a ban on the sale of electronic cigarettes to minors, and a ban on advertising electronic cigarettes on Italian television between 4 and 7 p.m. Tossing gum, receipts and cigarette butts on the ground could result in fines up to 300 euros. First Child in a Generation Born in Ostana Ostana, a small town in the Piedmont region of Northern Italy, celebrated its first baby in nearly 30 years; the last baby was born in 1987. The town, as many other small villages in Italy, had its population fall dramatically over the past century as young people move to big cities to find work. There were around 1,000 people in the past and with the birth of the baby the population is up to 85 now. A campaign to save some of Italy’s most beautiful villages was launched last year for Civita di Bagnoreggio, a hilltop village that had a population of 3,000 and now just a few residents live there during winter, although it is visited by 600,000 tourists per year. Experimental Low Energy House to be Built in Campania The first nearly zero-energy house will be built in Campania in the Benevento province. It is the first experimental building of this type in the Campania region and one of the first in Italy. The house will have an area of 67 square meters (721 square feet) and it will be built
on land owned by the University of Sannio and coordinated by the Engineering Department. Engineers will use materials and technologies to combine high heat resistance and thermal insulation, home fixtures will be high performance and energy efficient. The home will also feature renewable energy and solar panels. The house will also be “smart” with doors that open and close automatically, lights will turn on and off independently, and the climate control system will adjust itself according to the outside temperature. New private homes will have nearly zero-energy characteristics starting at the end of 2020. Italian Monuments Going Purple for International Epilepsy day Monuments across Italy will be lit up with purple for International Epilepsy Day on February 8. This initiative is to raise awareness of the widespread neurological disease that in Italy affects roughly 500,000 people, with about 30,000 new cases diagnosed each year. The leaning tower of Pisa, the Barcaccia fountain in Rome and the Maschio Angioino castle in Naples are just three of the monuments that will be tinged with the internationally recognized symbol of epilepsy for the event that takes place on the second Monday in February each year. Italians Consumer Trends Changing The Italian national statistics agency (ISTAT) updated its basket of goods for inflation calculation. The basket of items represents Italian consumer trends now includes tattoos, men’s shorts, girls’ leggings, LED light bulbs, vegetable-based drinks, Internet, telephone services, student lodging, used cars, electric drills, integrated TV and electrostatic dust cloths. Tickets for sleeping cars on trains were taken off the list due to the increasing number of high speed trains. Mussolini’s Yacht Seized Italian police seized a yacht that once belonged to Dictator Benito Mussolini. The yacht was owned by a businessman suspected to be linked to a Rome-based organized crime network. After an investigation, custom police confiscated $47 million in assets, including real estate and luxury cars. The yacht was given to Mussolini as a gift in the 1930s but was deliberately sunk in 1943 to prevent it from falling into German hands. It was hauled out and restored after the war.
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THE INSIDE PAGE Volunteers Needed USO Naples is looking for outgoing and enthusiastic volunteers to join their committee to make a difference in the community through special events and outreach. If interested, email USO Naples and Rome Director, Sabrina Pullido at sabrina.pullido@uso.it.
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. For details call Diane Vanderpool at DSN 629-4600. The Transatlantic Council Of The Boy Scouts of America is looking for Eagle Scouts in the Naples community to update the National Eagle Scout Association database. All Eagle Scouts, both active and not active in scouting are asked to send an email with their last name, first name, email address, hometown/community, and council/district name where they earned their Eagle rank, to jeffarter@hotmail.com. “Once an Eagle, always an Eagle.” Naples American Red Cross (ARC) needs volunteers. For details or to register for a CPR/First Aid class, call 081-5684788 or 626-4788 or visit American Red Cross Naples on Facebook. 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. For details call 081-811-6372 or email FFSCNSANaplesItaly@eu.navy.mil. 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 details email awlrescueteam@gmail.com or director@animalswithoutlimits.com. The American Soccer Club (ASC) of Napoli is looking for qualified coaches. For details email doc@ascnapoli.com. Ongoing / On the Horizon The Naples Middle High School Music Boosters Is your Naples Middle High School student in Band, Choir, Orchestra, or Flag Team? If so, then he / she benefits from NMHS Music Boosters. We are a growing organization that ensures all Naples Middle High School music programs continue performing at the highest levels. Help support Music Boosters with your yearly family membership of $25 (other membership levels also available). Volunteers are continuously needed to assist with several projects. For details email musicboostersnaples@gmail.com or visit NMHS Music Boosters on Facebook.
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PANOrAMA February 5, 2016
NAVY HISTORY: Keel laid for USS Enterprise, World’s First Nuclear-Powered Aircraft Carrier
The world’s first nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS Enterprise (CVN 65). Photo.by MC3 Scott Pittman
From Naval History and Heritage Command
would stretch 2,400 miles, equivalent to the distance between In 1954, Congress authorized Miami and Los Angeles. the construction of the world’s The keel for the USS Enterfirst nuclear-powered aircraft prise (CVN 65) was laid on Fecarrier, the eighth U.S. ship to bruary 4, 1959, at Newport bear the name Enterprise. News, Virginia. The giant ship was to be poweNearly two years later, Enterred by eight nuclear reactors, two prise was commissioned Novemfor each of its four propeller ber 25, 1961. The world’s first shafts. This was a daring under- nuclear-powered aircraft carrier, taking, for never before had two she was the eighth ship to bear nuclear reactors ever been harthe illustrious name Enterprise. nessed together. As such, when Less than a year later, In Octothe engineers first started planber 1962, Enterprise was dispatning the ship’s propulsion syched to its first international stem, they were uncertain how it crisis. Enterprise and other ships would work, or even if it would in the Second Fleet set up a quawork according to their theories. rantine of all military equipment Materials used by the shipyard under shipment to communist included 60,923 tons of steel; Cuba. The blockade was put in 1507 tons of aluminum; 230 place on October 24, and the first miles of pipe and tubing; and Soviet ship was stopped the next 1700 tons of one-quarter-inch day. On October 28, Soviet leader welding rods. The materials Nikita Krushchev agreed to diwere supplied from more than smantle the nuclear missiles and 800 companies. Nine hundred bases in Cuba, concluding the shipyard engineers and desiCuban Missile Crisis, the closest gners created the ship on paper, the United States and the and the millions of blueprints Soviet Union have ever come to they created, laid end-to-end, nuclear war.
Proudly known as the “Big E” to all who served onboard, she was a veteran of 25 deployments to the Mediterranean Sea, Pacific Ocean, and the Middle East. Enterprise served in nearly every major conflict to take place during her five decades of service, from the Cuban Missile Crisis in 1962 to six deployments in support of the Vietnam conflict through the Cold War and the Gulf Wars. On September 11, 2001, Enterprise was headed back to her homeport of Norfolk, Virginia, from a long deployment overseas, but was diverted following the 9/11 terrorist attacks in New York and Washington, D.C. Enterprise steamed overnight to the North Arabian Sea, and once again, “Big E” took her place in history when she launched the first strikes in direct support of Operation Enduring Freedom. After serving for 51 years of distinguished service, Enterprise was inactivated December 1, 2012, at Norfolk Naval Station, in Norfolk, Virginia.
SPOTLIGHT: HM2 JOHN HUGHES
Hospital Corpsmen Second Class John Hughes hails from Atlantic Highlands, New Jersey. After joining the Navy to be a dental technician, Hughes embarked on a professional journey that would allow him to experience an array of duty stations to include 2nd Dental Battalion of Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, and Combat Logistics Company out of the Helmand Province region of Afghanistan before reporting to U.S. Naval Hospital Naples last spring. Hughes is a vital asset to the Naval Branch Health Clinic’s Dental Team where he works hand-in-hand with senior officers, junior enlisted sailors, and civilians in the mission of delivering uncompromising health and hygiene services. His leadership, clinical expertise, and positive attitude have significantly contributed to the provision of higher quality patient care. He is also an active member of the Command’s Career Development Team in which he provides mentorship to sailors about professional and personal growth. The Navy has allowed him to serve his country and fulfill his personal goals of completing college level education and travelling. His other goals include advancing to Petty Officer First Class and eventually becoming a Dental Officer. He finds motivation within his wife and son. His favorite quote is, “Start by doing what’s necessary; then do what’s possible; and suddenly you are doing the impossible” by Francis of Assisi.
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5 FLEET AND FAMILY SUPPORT CENTER EVENTS THIS WEEK February 5, 2016
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Naples Middle High School Wrestlers wore pink to show their support for cancer awareness January 30.
Wildcat Wrestlers Wear Pink for Cancer Awareness Wade said they were inseparable and were even discharged at the same time after they had conquered their cancer. In what has become an annual event for the last “We had broken cancer’s hold,” Wade said. “But home meet of the wrestling season, the Naples then a couple months later, my family received Middle High School Wrestlers wore pink to show unfortunate news; her cancer had returned, and their support for cancer awareness January 30. this time it held on. I will never forget her.” Before the meet, Seamus Wade, 16, a Wildcat For Wade, life has returned to normal. Wrapwrestler, shared his story of how he survived can- ping up his sophomore year, he says he plans on cer. majoring in chemistry and attend“I was only four years old ing medical school, then later when a strange bump appeared working in research. on my side,” he said. Vranian-Wade said this experiThat “strange bump” turned ence was life-changing; not just for out to be a grapefruit-sized her son, but for herself and her tumor in his abdomen. He was husband, Brian, an assistant diagnosed with two types of wrestling coach and high school cancer: Stage 4 Burkitt’s lymscience teacher. phoma, which is a cancer of the Before the cancer, she had been a lymphatic system, and Stage 4 travel agent. Later, Vranian-Wade Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia realized that helping other people (ALL), which is a cancer of the had become more important to her blood and bone marrow. Both than pursuing a career, so she are aggressive cancers and fatal went back to school and became a if left untreated. nurse. Wildcat Wrestler Seamus Wade shared his “After being a nurse for four Over the next six months, Wade and his parents trekked story of how he survived cancer. years that’s when our family deto the hospital for two weeks cided to join the Navy and serve each month. During that time he received that way,” she said. chemotherapy 24/7 along with multiple blood Vranian-Wade said the cancer has become a transfusions and other treatments. minor part of Seamus’ life, since he was so young Wade’s mother, Lt. Jentry Vranian-Wade an at the time, but it changed the way she and her emergency room nurse at U.S. Naval Hospital husband thought about what was really imporNaples, explained that the “good” thing about an tant in their lives. aggressive cancer is that the treatment is short. “You realize not only the mortality of your chilAnd if it were to come back, it would have redren, but yourself and you want to make sure turned in the first year. that when you’re gone that people remember you “This worldwide disease had come out from the well, and that you’ve done good,” she said. shadows to trap me in its grasp, and I spent Other members of the wrestling team’s extended months struggling against this creature,” Wade family have also been touched by cancer. said. “Cancer research is an important cause,” WildWade said that this happened when he was cat Head Wrestling Coach Vito Vitulli said. young, so he doesn’t remember many of the bad “Many members of my family have suffered from things. cancer, it took my sister’s life.” “I was just a kid, so I really only remember some That is why wearing pink has become an imporof the good things,” he said. tant annual event for the Wildcats during their One of those good things was fellow cancer palast home meet of each season. tient, Jacqueline, who at the time, was about the “I dream that every person who is going through same age as Wade. what I have gone through, has the strength to “She was fighting the same battle, and we moti- pull themselves free of the grasp of cancer,” Wade vated each other,” he said. said. “I dream of a world without cancer.”
Story / photos by Gary Nichols NSA Public Affairs
● Feb 5: ICR trip for families – make up for those who missed the AO trip – it 7:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. (Meeting Point: Support Site Bus Stop) ● Feb 9: Easy Italian, 9 a.m. to noon, Support Site FFSC (1 of 3) ● Feb 9: Labor and Delivery, What to Expect (Prenatal Week 2) 9 to 10 a.m., Support Site FFSC ● Feb 11: Smooth Move, 8:30 to 11 am., Support Site FFSC. ● Feb 11: Supporting Teen in Military Culture, 10 to 11 a.m., Support Site FFSC ● Feb 11: Italian Cooking Class: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. (Meeting Point: Outside Support Site Main Gate). Cost: 15 euro to be paid at the restaurant. Requires prior purchase of two E1 bus tickets at NEX Coffee Shop All classes require registration. Call 081-811-6372 for more information or to register.
ENERGY CONSERVATION Energy Calculator Can Help you Find Energy Expenditure, Savings From NSA Naples Energy Management Team
Knowing how much you energy you are using is a start to knowing how to save. The ENERGY GOV website (http://energy.gov/energysaver/ estimating-appliance-and-home- electronic- energy-use) has a useful calculator that can show you how much electricity your appliances are consuming. Determining how much electricity your appliances and home electronics use can help you understand how much money you are spending to use them. Use the information to estimate how much electricity an appliance is using and how much the electricity costs so you can decide whether to invest in a more energy-efficient appliance. ENERGY STAR offers energy-use information on specific products that have earned the ENERGY STAR. The information varies across products, but if you are considering purchasing a new, efficient product, ENERGY STAR allows you to select and compare specific models. In some cases, you can use the provided information to do your own estimates using the equations here. The information may also help you compare your current appliances with more efficient models, so you understand potential savings from upgrading to a more efficient appliance.
A screen capture of the online Appliance Energy Calculator. To use, choose an appliance, the rate, the number of hours per day and the number of days used per year. For example, using the calculator, if your clothes dryer is rated at 2,790 watts, is used one hour per day, three times each week, then by the end of the year, your overall estimated cost would $52.23.
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SOUND OFF: WHO’S YOUR PICK FOR THE SUPERBOWL?
MA1 Erica Zeuske
LS3 Byron Clark
MA1 Tyson Meyer
“I’m rooting for the Broncos because of their quarterback (Peyton Manning), but really I’m a Giants fan.”
“Since my hometown is in the Carolinas I hope the Carolina Panthers win, although I’m usually a fan of the Giants.”
“Either way I win. I’m not watching the game or have any interest in who wins, but I know people that are, so I get to talk smack about whoever loses.”
ABH1 Charles Lynch
CM2 Todd Ritter “I’d really like Peyton Manning to win on his last one, so Denver has my support this time.”
“I’m from Houston but for this year’s Super Bowl I want Denver to win, if only because of their quarterback, Peyton Manning.”
Navy COOL Mobile App Now Available From Naval Education and Training Command Public Affairs
Sailors can now access several tools and resources found on Navy Credentialing Opportunities Online (COOL) via their mobile devices with a new Navy COOL application that launched January 28. The Navy COOL app, available for both Android and iOS/Apple devices, is designed to help Sailors, both enlisted and officer, to find information on credentialing, career development, and civilian crosswalks related to their military occupation. “This new app provides an expanded capability for Sailors to help them translate the skills they’ve learned on the job into civilian credentials, career growth opportunities and related civilian occupations,” said Keith Boring, Navy COOL program manager. “The app is a great complement to our newly redesigned website and provides extra features that I think Sailors will find handy to have at their fingertips.”
Besides credentialing information, the app provides enlisted members with Learning and Development Roadmaps (LaDRs), which are ratingspecific online guides that explain in detail what Sailors need to succeed at specific points in their career. Additional app features include snapshots of related civilian occupations and United Services Military Apprenticeship Program (USMAP) trades, along with generic joint service transcripts associated with each enlisted Navy rating. Rating Information Cards also provide summary information such as school locations, training time, qualifications and working environment. These and the other features within the app are particularly useful for recruiters and career counselors, especially when they are on the go, as they advise potential recruits and Sailors of professional options available to them. “The Navy COOL app is another valuable tool that will provide training and resources to our Sailors to support
their Navy career and beyond,” Rear Adm. Mike White, commander Naval Education and Training Command, said. “We want to ensure, especially with today’s younger generation that we’re giving them the means and tools to access information wherever they are, when they want it and in ways they find most convenient for them.” For enlisted Sailors and veterans who are not using Navy COOL to fund credentialing exams and fees, the app also provides a gateway to Department of Veterans Affairs GI Bill funding options. The Navy COOL app is a bring-your-own device (BYOD) tool designed to work on personal devices outside of the NMCI domain. Users can download the Navy COOL app from the Apple store and Google
Play Store at no cost. The Navy COOL app is the latest in a series of apps produced by the U.S. Navy Sea Warrior Program (PMW 240). Other recent apps include the Final Multiple Score Calculator, Operations Security General Military Training (GMT), and Domestic Violence GMT. To find the free Navy COOL app, search “Navy COOL” in app stores or in your web browser. The Navy COOL office is located at the Center for Information Dominance (CID) at Naval Air Station Pensacola Corry Station. CID is the Navy’s learning center that leads, manages and delivers Navy and joint forces training in information operations, information warfare, information technology, cryptology and intelligence. For more information on Navy COOL, visit https://www.cool.navy.mil/usn/.
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MORE THE INSIDE PAGE Naples Area First Class Petty Officers Association is composed of members from different rates with one mission: To enhance community relations, promote awareness of our duties as Sailors, and fortify the professional and social welfare of our service members. We normally convene every other week alternating Tuesdays and Thursdays. Visit us and bring a friend. For details call YN1 Gordon at DSN: 626-7733. 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. For deails call 081-811-4962. NATO Lions Rugby: International rugby club lead by professional English coach Jamie Ball. Practices are held at Carney Park every Thursday from 6 to 7:30 p.m. The club is open to training and developing all interested players. For details contact Corey Keating at 340-695-7971 or email CoreyJohnKeating@Gmail.com or visit the NATO LIONS RFC (NAPLES ITALY) facebook page. Naples Middle High School Marching Band Parents of Naples Middle High School Students: Looking for a fun and educational after school activity for your kids? Good news! There is still time to join the NMHS Marching Band! Interested? Check us out Tuesdays and Thursdays at 3 p.m. in the Band Room. For details, email louis.hewett@eu.dodea.edu Harry S. Truman Lodge No. 649 meets 6:30 p.m. every second and fourth Friday of the month at 6:30 p.m. For details call Chris Gerbore at 333-704-9607 or email gerborechris@hotmail.com or visit http://groups.yahoo.com/ group/HST649. Club Beyond is a youth group run by Naval Support Activity Naples Religious Ministries, and is open to children in grades 7 through 12. Meeting are Wednesdays at 5:30 p.m. at the Chapel Fellowship Hall at the Support Site. For details email Arturo at apaulino@ clubbeyond.org. Alcoholics Anonymous hosts English-speaking AA meetings on and off base in the Naples area. For details call 339-267-7075 or visit www.alcoholics-anonymous.eu/ countries/italy.htm. The Naples Toastmasters Club provides materials and experience to improve competent communication and leadership skills. Meetings are at 6:30 p.m. on the first & third Tuesdays of the month at the Support Site Community Center. Guests welcome. For details visit www.naplestoastmasters.wix.com/ toastmastersnaples or Toastmasters Naples Italy on Facebook. Boy Scout Troop 007 holds troop meetings every Monday from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at the Support Site Community Center. For details email scoutmastertroop007@gmail.com or visit: https://www.facebook.com/ BSATroop007; https:// www.troopwebhost.org/Troop007Naples or https://www. troopwebhost.org/ FormHTML.aspx?site= Troop007Naples. Girl Scouts Overseas Naples is excited to support young leaders in action. We are much more than cookies; we show girls how to contribute positively in this world. From arts and crafts to camping trips and more Naples Girl Scouts wants girls to be have fun learning. For details visit https://sites.google.com/site/usagsonaples/ or USA Girl Scouts - Naples, Italy on Facebook. Meditation Sitting Group meets on Mondays from 5:30 to 6 p.m. at the Support Site side chapel. Participation is free and newcomers are welcome. For details or questions please email Claudia at aplesmeditationgroup@gmail.com or join the Facebook group at NSA Naples Meditation Group. Coalition of Sailors Against Destructive Decisions (CSADD), Naples Chapter meets every second and fourth Wednesday of each month at 1 p.m. in the NSA Naples Chiefs Mess, near the quarterdeck in Admin I. CSADD’s mission is to create a culture in which our shipmates are helping shipmates maintain a course of success through good decision-making. For details call MC1 Ramsaran at DSN 626-5249. Navy League Naples has three missions: to enhance the morale of active duty personnel and their families; to inform Congress and the American public on the importance of strong sea services; and to support youth through programs such as the Junior ROTC that expose young people to the values of our sea services. For details call Betty Reese at 081-526-8051 or visit www.navyleague.org.
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Carter Announces 12 Weeks Paid Military Maternity Leave, Extended Child Care Hours, Other Benefits By Lisa Ferdinando DoD News
The Defense Department is increasing military maternity leave and instituting other changes to support military families, improve retention and strengthen the force of the future, Defense Secretary Ash Carter announced January 28. Women can now take 12 weeks of fully paid maternity leave, Carter said. The 12week benefit is double the amount of time for paid maternity leave from when he became defense chief nearly a year ago. “This puts DoD in the top tier of institutions nationwide and will have significant influence on decisionmaking for our military family members,” Carter said. While being an incentive for attracting and retaining talent, he said, the benefit also promotes the health and wellness of mothers through facilitating recovery and promoting feeding and bonding with the infant. The announcement builds on previously announced initiatives on strengthening the force of the future, he said. Those previous reforms, he added, included opening all remaining combat occupations to women. Parental Leave, Support for New Parents The maternity leave decision applies to all service members in the active duty component and to reservecomponent members serving in a full-time status or on definite active duty recall or mobilization orders in excess of 12 months. The 12 weeks is less than the Navy’s decision last year
to institute 18 weeks of fully paid maternity leave, Carter noted. Sailors and Marines who are currently pregnant or who become pregnant within 30 days of the enactment of the policy can still take the full 18 weeks of paid leave, he said. To better support new mothers when they return to work, Carter said, he is requiring that a mothers’ room be made available in every DoD facility with more than 50 women. Increasing Hours of Military Child Care The Defense Department subsidizes child care on military installations to ensure its affordability, Carter said. However, he added, military families often have to use outside providers because the hours at military child care facilities do not align with the work schedules of service members. With those challenges in mind, the Defense Department is increasing child care access to 14 hours of the day across the force, he said. “By providing our troops with child care they can rely on from before reveille until after taps, we provide one more reason for them to stay on board,” he said. “We show them that supporting a family and serving our country are by no means incompatible goals.” Remain at Current Location With Additional Obligation Carter noted that military members might want to stay at their current location for a variety of family-related reasons, such as wanting to remain near relatives, be close to a medical facility that spe-
cializes in care needed for a child with a medical condition, or have a child finish out the same high school. When the needs of the force permit, the secretary said, commanders will be empowered to make reasonable accommodations to allow service members to remain, in exchange for an additional service obligation. Greater Flexibility in Family Planning The military asks its men and women to make incomparable sacrifices, Carter said, potentially putting them in situations where they could suffer injuries that would prevent them from having children in the future. Taking into account the tremendous sacrifices military members make, the Defense Department will cover the cost of freezing sperm or eggs through a pilot program for active duty service members, Carter said. The department also is looking at how it can provide reproductive technologies like IVF to a wider population, he said. Currently, DoD provides reduced-cost treatment at six locations. These benefits provide the force greater confidence about their future, and they allow greater flexibility for starting a family, Carter said. They are one more tool, he said, to make the military a family-friendly employer that honors the desires of those who want to commit fully to their careers or serve courageously in combat, while preserving their ability to have children in the future.
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MOVIE SCHEDULE No Children Under 10 Admitted to R-Rated Movies
Friday, February 5 4:30 p.m. Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Road Chip, PG 5:30 p.m. The Forest, PG-13 7:30 p.m. Daddy’s Home, PG-13 8:30 p.m. The Revenant, R Saturday, February 6 3 p.m. Kung Fu Panda 3, PG 3:15 p.m. Kung Fu Panda 3, PG, 3-D 4:45 p.m. Star Wars Episode VII: The Force Awakens, PG-13 5:15 p.m. The Revenant, R 7:45 p.m. The Forest, PG-13 8:30 p.m. Joy, PG-13 Sunday, February 7 3 p.m. Kung Fu Panda 3, PG 3:15 p.m. Star Wars Episode VII: The Force Awakens, PG-13 4:45 p.m. Ride Along 2, PG-13 6 p.m. Joy, PG-13 7 p.m. The Revenant, R Wednesday, February 10 4:15 p.m. Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Road Chip, PG 6 p.m. Kung Fu Panda 3, PG 7:45 p.m. Star Wars Episode VII: The Force Awakens, PG-13 Thursday, February 11 4:30 p.m. Joy, PG-13 6:45 p.m. Sisters, R 7 p.m. Star Wars Episode VII: The Force Awakens, PG-13, 3-D
Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Road Chip Last Showing PG, Animation, 88 min. Cast: Jason Lee, Tony Hale, Kimberly Williams-Paisley, Josh Green, Justin Long. Through a series of misunderstandings, Alvin, Simon and Theodore come to believe that Dave is going to propose to his new girlfriend in New York City ... and dump them. They have three days to get to him and stop the proposal, saving themselves not only from losing Dave but possibly from gaining a terrible stepbrother.
journeys there in search of her twin sister, who has mysteriously disappeared. In the company of expatriate Aiden, Sara enters the forest having been well warned to “stay on the path.” Determined to discover the truth about her sister’s fate, Sara will have to face the angry and tormented souls of the dead that prey on anyone who dares come near them. These malevolent spirits lying in wait for Sara at every turn will plunge her into a frightening darkness from which she must fight to save herself.
Daddy’s Home PG-13, Comedy, 96 min. Cast: Will Ferrell, Mark Wahlberg, Linda Cardellini, Thomas Haden Church, Hannibal Buress. A mild-mannered radio executive strives to become the best stepdad to his wife’s two children, but complications ensue when their freewheeling and freeloading real father arrives, forcing him to compete for the affection of the kids.
Joy Premiere PG-13, Comedy, 124 min. Cast: Jennifer Lawrence, Robert De Niro, Bradley Cooper, Edgar Ramirez, Isabella Rossellini. This is the wild story of a family across four generations centered on the girl who becomes the woman who founds a business dynasty and becomes a matriarch in her own right. Betrayal, treachery, the loss of innocence and the scars of love, pave the road in this intense emotional and human comedy about becoming a true boss of family and enterprise facing a world of unforgiving commerce. Allies become adversaries and adversaries become allies, both inside and outside the family, as Joy’s inner life and fierce imagination carry her through the storm she faces.
Ride Along 2 PG-13, Comedy, 120 min. Cast: Ice Cube, Kevin Hart, Tika Sumpter, Benjamin Bratt, Ken Jeong. Ben and James venture to Miami to work on a case that involves a mysterious and dashing figure named Serge Pope. While there, they team up with Maya, a smart and beautiful detective. Ben looks forward to proving himself and hopes the case runs smoothly so that he can return to Atlanta in time for his wedding. The Forest Premiere PG-13, Suspense-Thriller, 95 min. Cast: Natalie Dormer, Taylor Kinney, Yukiyoshi Ozawa, Eoin Macken. Rising at the base of Mt. Fuji in Japan, the legendary real-life Aokigahara Forest is the suspense-filled setting of this supernatural thriller. A young American woman, Sara,
Kung Fu Panda 3 PG, Animation, 95 min. Cast: Jack Black, Angelina Jolie, Dustin Hoffman, Jackie Chan, Seth Rogen. When Po’s long-lost panda father suddenly reappears, the reunited duo travel to a secret panda paradise to meet scores of hilarious new panda characters. But when the supernatural villain Kai begins to sweep across China defeating all the kung fu masters, Po must do the impossible – learn to train a
village full of his fun-loving, clumsy brethren to become the ultimate band of Kung Fu Pandas! The Revenant Premiere R, Action-Adventure, 156 min. Cast: Leonardo DiCaprio, Tom Hardy, Will Poulter, Domhnall Gleeson, Lukas Haas. In an expedition of the uncharted American wilderness, legendary explorer Hugh Glass is brutally attacked by a bear and left for dead by members of his own hunting team. In a quest to survive, Glass endures unimaginable grief as well as the betrayal of his confidant John Fitzgerald. Guided by sheer will and the love of his family, Glass must navigate a vicious winter in a relentless pursuit to live and find redemption. Sisters Last Showing R, Comedy, 118 min. Cast: Tina Fey, Madison Davenport, Amy Poehler, John Leguizamo, Maya Rudolph. Two disconnected sisters are summoned home to clean out their childhood bedroom before their parents sell the family house. Looking to recapture their glory days, they throw one final high-school-style party for their classmates, which turns into the cathartic rager that a bunch of ground-down adults really need. Star Wars: The Force Awakens Last Showing PG-13, SciFi-Fantasy, 136 min. Cast: Harrison Ford, Mark Hamill, Carrie Fisher, Oscar Isaac, John Boyega, Daisy Ridley. In this continuation of the “Star Wars” saga, balance returns to the Force as the First Order, emerging from the ashes of the Empire, clashes with the Resistance, which includes scrappy newcomers as well as heroes from the former Rebel Alliance.
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 at001-877-995-5247.
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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 four years old by Sept. 1. For details, contact Bridget Ruffino at 629-4683 or email bridget.ruffino@eu.dodea.edu or call the school at 081-811-4037. Educational & Developmental Intervention Service 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. Carney Park Golf Association (CPGA) is a non-profit organization established for eligible Carney Park Golf Course patrons. The CPGA provides weekly social activities for all levels of golfer and often organize trips to other courses. Events are held every Saturday and Sunday. For details call 081-568-1749. University of Oklahoma Graduate Degrees The University of Oklahoma offers the master of human relations onsite graduate degree program. Courses meet in a series of four evenings and one weekend. For details call the OU office at DSN: 626-6672 or visit the office at Capodichino in the Admin II building. The Knights Of Columbus, San Gennaro Council 14853, meets at noon on the third Sunday of each month at the Support Site Chapel Offices. For details email robert Kenney at kofcnaples @gmail.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 details call Paolo Fleurant at 328-194-6897 or email naplesadventistsgroup@ yahoo.com.
MORE THE INSIDE PAGE Connect The Tots Club unites families with children from newborn to preschool age within the Naples military community. Club events include monthly coffee mornings and birthday parties, weekly playgroups, craft activities and more. For details visit www. meetup.com/Connect-the-Tots-Club. Naval Hospital Religious Services 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 081-811-6451 to confirm that Mass is being held); and Thursday Men’s Fellowship and Bible Study (6-7 a.m.) in the hospital galley. Naples Area Nurses Association (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. For details email Lt. Shelley Beltz at shelley.beltz@ med.navy.mil or Lt. Jenny Paul at jenny.paul@med.navy.mil.
Gaeta/Naples Area Girl Scouts is in need of leaders and co-leaders. Training and support provided. For details email naplesgs@yahoo.com. The Welfare & Recreation Assoc iation 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. For details visit http://www.wraitalia.it.
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. For details email Natalie Mack at NPMack3@aol.com.
Register For On-Site Undergraduate Classes Visit the colleges for more information about what classes and programs are offered. Call UMUC Maryland at 081-568-6673/74/75; Central Texas College at 081-568-6761.
Naples Officials Association Needs Referees For details call Nigel Alexander at 081-721-5413 or 346-680-3282 or email nalexander@ afsouth.nato.int. 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. For details email naplescubmaster@ gmail.com or visit www.cubscoutingnaples.org.
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, visit the USMRA-SI at usmra-si.tripod. com or call Wylie Miller at 329-208-7315.
The Naples Middle High School PTSA is looking for volunteers to help provide information, resources and events that strengthen the connections between students, parents, the school and the community. A yearly membership is $10 and joining is a great way to get involved, meet the teachers, other parents and your child’s friends. For details email NaplesPTSAteam@ gmail.com or Naples Middle High School PTSA on Facebook. Filipino-American Association of Naples, Italy meets at noon the first Sunday of every month at the Support Site Fellowship Hall. For details call Ron Nacianceno at 081-568-1746 or 335-760-4446 or visit Fil-Am Naples on Facebook. 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. For details call the AT/FP Division at 081-568-5525 or visit the division office in the Capodichino Security Precinct, Bldg. 403.
Latinos Unidos Welcomes New Members Meetings are 2 p.m. on the first Sunday of every month at the Support Site park. For details email michael.cortez@eu.navy.mil or call 3346771-0327, or gabriel.sermeno@eu. navy.mil or call 081-811-5554.
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 details email cwocnaples@gmail.com or visit Catholic Women of the Chapel NSA Naples, Italy on Facebook.
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. For details visit USASSCNapoli on Facebook.
The Naples Area Second Class Petty Officer Association meets every other Tuesday in the Capodichino Theater at noon to discuss upcoming community outreach opportunities and charity events. For details, call MA2 Amanda Bauer at DSN 626-4955 or MC2 Eva-Marie Ramsaran at DSN 626-5249.
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NATO SECRETARY GENERAL from page 1
CARNEVALE from page 1
More to Do But more needs to be done, Stoltenberg said, “because, to the east and to the south, we face the biggest security challenges in a generation.” NATO has responded. The NATO Response Force has more than 40,000 troops, and its core – the very high readiness Spearhead Force – is now operational. “I was really impressed when I saw it in action at its first deployment exercise in Poland,” the secretary general said. The alliance is also establishing eight force integration units or small headquarters in the eastern countries, Stoltenberg said. “They support planning, training and reinforcements, if needed,” he said. “To combat hybrid warfare, we are improving our intelligence and early warning.” NATO is also streamlining the decision-making apparatus, and enhancing its cyber defenses, the secretary general said. “Last year, we conducted around 300 allied exercises, including the largest and most complex one in over a decade, with over 36,000 troops, 140 aircraft, and 60 ships from over 30 different nations,” he said. In 2016, the alliance will increase the number and scope of exercises, Stoltenberg said. Russian aggression in Ukraine continues and the Eastern allies are particularly worried. “We have visibly increased NATO’s presence in the eastern part of our alliance,” he said. “Over the last two years, Russian air activity close to NATO’s European airspace has increased by around 70 percent. In response, allied aircraft scrambled over 400 times to intercept Russian aircraft.” In the south, the alliance increased the presence of airborne warning and control system aircraft over Turkey, and the alliance has made substantial progress with our new alliance ground surveillance system, “including the first test flight of one of our new Global Hawk drones,” the secretary general said. “This system will provide real-time intelligence to our commanders in theater.” Stoltenberg praised the arrival in Spain of two more U.S. ships carrying the Aegis ballistic missile defense system, and touted progress on the Aegis Ashore facility in Romania. “This spring, we will break ground for a new site in Poland,” he said.
In Campania Region, join carnival fetes in towns accessible from Gricignano Support Site. Take note of courtiers, mascots, clowns or film characters broadcasting ‘tis the time for masquerades and confetti surprises. After all, the saying “A carnevale ogni scherzo vale” (anything goes) is part of tradition.
Counterterrorism Efforts NATO is supporting the Resolute Support mission and the alliance effort is to deny safe haven to international terrorists. “We continue to train, advise and assist the Afghan army and police,” Stoltenberg said. The Afghans face significant challenges, he said, but they are holding their ground. “We decided in 2015 to maintain our current level of troops this year,” the secretary general said. “We are looking at how we can contribute to the funding of the Afghan security forces until 2020.” Stoltenberg also addressed the global coalition to counter the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant. “The coalition’s high degree of interoperability is a key asset,” he said. “To address the root causes of instability, NATO is working even closer with our partners in the region. We are building the defense capacity of Jordan. We will soon start training Iraqi officers, and we are working with Tunisia on special operations forces and intelligence to help them be stronger in defending themselves.” NATO continues its mission in Kosovo, which continues to bring much needed security and stability to a region that has been highly volatile, the secretary general said. Last year, Stoltenberg noted, “we [made] another important decision, which will advance stability in the Western Balkans: We formally invited Montenegro to begin talks to become the 29th member of NATO." Accession negotiations will begin in mid-February, he said. “In less than six months from now, allied leaders will meet at our summit in Warsaw,” the secretary general said. “We will take the next steps to strengthen our defense and deterrence. We will decide on the right balance between a forward presence in the east and our ability to reinforce.” In the years ahead, Stoltenberg said, NATO will remain an anchor of stability; staying strong, open for dialogue, and working with partners around the world.
“We face the biggest security challenges in a generation.”
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Capua (Caserta Province) Allegorical floats traditionally attract visitors to this town’s festivities. See this year’s program at http:// www.capuaonline.com/ Palma di Campania (Naples Province) Vital to the singing competition at carnival time in this town are robust team spirit and creativity among the “quadriglie” or large choral groups. On Sunday prior to Fat Tuesday, squads will brandish their singing talent then parade through the streets as prelude for the competition. On Fat Tuesday itself, the town will swell with locals and visitors to seize melodious moments ranging from classical to traditional Neapolitan songs and pop ditties. Competition will run past midnight. For details visit http://www. carnevalepalmese.eu Saviano (Naples Province) Allegorical floats, numerous costumed participants and typical local treats will dominate the town on different dates and times February 7-9. For details visit http://www.carnevaledisaviano.it/ Other Provinces In Avellino province, consider Monte-marano (http:// www.carnevaledimontemarano.it) and Limatola (http://www.eptbenevento.it) in the province of Benevento. Valentine’s Day Radiant hearts now adorn malls and shops around town, bringing visions of romance and warmth to February’s chilly air. Here are some ideas to sweep loved ones off their feet.
Viareggio's Jurassic Park float. Photo by J. Freed
Illuminations The Chiaia shopping district in Naples has set the mood for the special day through heart shaped lights to be turned on just before February 14 to attract promenaders and shoppers alike to the area. Dinner in a Gourmet Food Market Consider a romantic fivecourse dinner including wine at Gran Gusto in Naples. Chef Giovanni Vanacore will prepare food featuring local produce, ingredients, fish and seafood. View the Valentine’s Dinner menu and details at http:// www.gran-gusto.it To book, call 081-1937-6800. Gran Gusto is a large building with spaces for dining as well as for purchasing and learning about food and drinks of high quality. While the ground floor houses fruit, vegetables and other comestibles, the second floor has a restaurant, pizzeria, bar plus an area for a very large selection of Italian and international wines and cheeses. Also on the second floor is an exclusive space for gourmet dining available only through prior arrangement and booking. The food venue is at #5 via Nuova Marina near Naples’ Maritime Station. Opera Love Stories Workshop The San Carlo Theater invites all to a special Valentine’s workshop celebrating
great opera love stories. Director Riccardo Canessa will guide participating couples as they role play in costumes and other accessories provided by the theater. The best actor and performance will receive an award. Workshop begins at 7 p.m. in the theater’s foyer. Visit http://www.teatrosancarlo.it for more details. Gershwin Concert As a post-Valentine’s treat, take your loved one to an Evening with George Gershwin with Enrico Pieranunzi (piano), Gabriele Pieranunzi (violin) and Gabriele Mirabassi (clarinet) February 22 at the San Carlo Theater. A legendary American composer and pianist, Gershwin is best known for his orchestral compositions – “Porgy and Bess,” “Rhapsody in Blue” and “An American in Paris.” The last two mentioned works are programmed at the San Carlo Theater concert. “It Ain’t Necessarily” from “Porgy and Bess” along with “The Man I Love” and “I Got Rhythm” will also be rendered. Gershwin’s compositions have been adapted for many films and for television with several becoming jazz standards in varied recordings. Concert begins at 8:30 p.m. Visit http://www.teatrosancarlo.it for more details. Buon divertimento!
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JOBS HUMAN RESOURCES OFFICE (HRO) To find out what positions are currently open, please contact our front desk at DSN 626-5409 or commercial 081-568-5409. Copies of vacancy announcements will be also posted at the Human Resources Office, located at Admin I building at Capodichino, first floor. The customer service hours are Monday through Friday, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. and at the Fleet and Family Support Center (FFSC), Support Site, Gricignano. The announcements are also visible at the following links: NEW HRO WEBSITES: https://cnic.navy.mil/regions/cnreurafswa/about/job_openings.html or https:// cnic.navy.mil/regions/cnreurafswa/about/job_openings/USVacancies.html (for U.S. vacancies) or https://cnic.navy.mil/regions/cnreurafswa/about/job_openings/LocalNationalVacancies.html (for LN vacancies). 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. Customer service operation hours for the following HRO services are Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 9-11 a.m. and from 1-3 p.m.: ● ID/CAC Cards (DD1172-2) ● Work Certificates
U.S. POSITIONS CONUS hires currently residing in the Naples/Gaeta commuting areas MUST apply through USAJOBS to receive consideration. CLOSING February 11 Management Analyst, GS-034311 KPP GS12 or GS-12, ANN#EUR16-297964-AG, Full Time Permanent Accountant, GS-510-12, ANN# EUR16-239096-AG, Full Time Permanent Program Analyst (COR), GS0343-12, ANN#EUR16-299574AG, Full Time Permanent Administrative Services Assistant, GS-0303-05, ANN# EUR16294619-AV, Full Time Permanent Housing Manager, GS-1173-11, ANN#EUR16-302975-AV, Full Time Permanent (Reannouncement) Recreation Assistant, GS-0189-05, ANN#EUR16-259518-AV/R2, Full Time Permanent Medical Instrument Technician (ULTRASOUND), GS-064908, ANN#EUR16-301401- AG, Full Time Permanent Editoral Assistant (OA), GS1087-07, ANN#EUR16-252376-
XD-R1, Full Time Temporary Engineering Technician, GS0802-12, ANN#EUR16-309621MM, Full Time Permanent Administrative Support Assistant, GS-0303-07, ANN#EUR16266268-XD-R1, Full Time Temporary CLOSING February 18 Mail and File Clerk, GS-030504, ANN#EUR16-306008-AG, Full Time Temporary (multiple positions) Supervisory IT Specialist (PLCYPLN/NETWORK), GS2210-13, ANN#EUR16-301919XD, Full Time Permanent Golf Course Manager, GS-110109, ANN#EUR16-305980-AV, Full Time Permanent Marine Trasportation Specialist, GS-2150-12, ANN# EUR16292032-AV, Full Time Permanent Real Property Officer, GS-110113, ANN#EUR16-307805-MM, Full Time Permanent Project Support Manager, GS0301-11, ANN#EUR16-311107-AV, Full Time Permanent Supervisory Interdisciplinary Community Planner/Engineer/ Architect, GS-0020/08XX-14, ANN#EUR16-313304-MM IT Specialist (INET), GS-221012, ANN#EUR16-309591-AG, Full Time Permanent IT Specialist, GS-2210-12, ANN# EUR16-309608-AG, Full Time Permanent CLOSING February 29 Program Assistant (O/A), GS0344-07, ANN#EUR16-257750AG, (Multiple positions), Full Time Temporary (Fourth cut-off: February 4)
LOCAL NATIONAL (LN) POSITIONS IMPORTANT NOTICE: The application form and instructions on how to apply have been revised. Any prior editions will be obsolete and will no longer be considered beginning January 1. Applications that do not conform to the revised instructions will not be considered. CLOSING February 11 Financial Technician, Ua-050302, ANN#3049B-307792-XD, Full Time Permanent Supply Technician, Ua-2005-05 KPP Ua-2005-04/03, ANN#40411298243-AG, Full Time Permanent, AOC: Current permanent NAVSUP FLCSI site-Naples employees only CLOSING February 18 Mail and File Clerk, Ua-030506, ANN#40411-304776-AG, Full Time Temporary (multiple positions)
If you have any questions, contact the front desk at 626-5409 or 081568-5409. You can also contact the HRO Naples helpdesk at: http://cnic.navy.mil/Europe/Abo ut/Jobs/AboutWorkingHere/inde x.htm. You will be contacted within 24 hours, so please be sure to provide your contact information. Thank you and we appreciate your input, whether negative or positive so that we can find ways to improve the HRO services, or continue to provide excellent service. As a reminder, an HRO Representative is available for the bi-weekly “Meet & Greet” at the NSA, Support Site Base, Navy Exchange Food Court area from 8-9 a.m. 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/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 scheduled from 8-9 a.m. on February 10.
NON-APPROPRIATED FUND (NAF) POSITIONS Fleet & Family Readiness NAF Local Naples job announcements within CNREURAFSWA may be viewed at: https://www.cnic .navy.mil/regions/cnreurafswa/a bout/job_openings.html – The necessary application forms are also available on line. For questions please call 081-568-4164/ 2505/5612/8202. The applications may be emailed to NAFPersonnel@eu.navy.mil
NSA NAPLES US NAF POSITIONS Education Aid/Technician, CY1702-I/II, ANN#16-030, (Multiple Positions) flexible, Child Development Centers, School Age Care, Youth Programs, Teen Center and Youth Sports Capodichino/Support Site. Job summary: Provides appropriate developmental care and instruction for children and youth ranging in age from six weeks to 18 years in a Child and Youth Program setting Performs routine, day-to-day care of infants and children ranging from six weeks to five years. Assembles and gathers materials and equipment necessary to execute School Age Care for children ranging from six to nine years old, School-Age Care Pre-Teen for children ranging from 10 to 12 years, Teen Center Program for children ranging from 13 to 18 years. Receives and releases children to/from authorized parents, guidance. Closing date: Open until filled. Education Aid/Technician, CY1702-I/II, ANN#16-024, (Multiple Positions) regular full time, (Eligible
for Post Allowance) Child Development Centers, School Age Care, Youth Programs, Teen Center and Youth Sports Capo-dichino/Support Site. Job sum- mary: Provides appropriate developmental care and instruction for children and youth ranging in age from six weeks to 18 years in a Child and Youth Program setting Performs routine, day-today care of infants and children ranging from six weeks to five years. Assembles and gathers materials and equipment necessary to execute School Age Care for children ranging from six to nine years old, School-Age Care Pre-Teen for children ranging from 10 to 12 years, Teen Center Program for children ranging from 13 to 18 years. Receives and releases children to/from authorized parents, guidance. Closing date: Open until filled. Recreation Aid, NF-0189-01, ANN#15-019, flexible, MWR Liberty Division, Naples, Italy. Job summary: Employee helps customers in the recreation center with recreational event. Closing date: Open until filled. Recreation Aid, NF-0189-01, ANN#15-167, flexible, Auto/Wood Skills Center, Support Site, Naples, Italy. Job summary: Provides oversight of activities and necessary services to authorized patron, including general information on the use of equipment. Closing date: Open until filled. Recreation Aid, NF-0189-01, ANN#15-207, flexible, Fitness Forum, Support Site, Naples, Italy. Job summary: Employee in this position plays an integral part in providing customer service and insuring patrons are offered a clean facility and pleasant conditions for their fitness/athletic workouts or programs. Closing date: Open until filled. Recreation Aid, NF-0189-01, ANN#15-242, flexible, MWR ITT Division, Naples, Italy. Job summary: Provides customer service and disseminate travel and tour information to patrons and sells tickets. Closing date: Open until filled. Lifeguard, NF-0189-01, ANN# 16-001, (Multiple positions) flexible Aquatics Division, MWR Capo Pool. Job summary: Works as safeguards and supervises swimmers and bathers in pool area. Closing date: Open until filled. Recreation Assistant, NF-018901/02, ANN#16-003 flexible, Fleet and Family Readiness Center, Gaeta, Italy. Job summary: Serves as a primary front line customer service representative of the overall program as such, must continually present information in a high professional and customer friendly style. Closing date: Open until filled. Recreation Aid, NF-0189-01, ANN#16-005 flexible, Outdoor Recreation Program, Support
Site/Carney Park. Job summary: Provides and maintain recreation and athletic equipment issue. Closing date: Open until filled. Food Service Worker, NA-740802, ANN#16-045 flexible, (Multiple Positions) Bowling Center, Support Site. Job summary: Performs tasks with several steps or sequence of tasks such as: sets up food service counters, steam tables, dining room tables, and side service stands with hot and cold food, including meats, vegetables, salads, desserts, bread, butter, and beverages. Closing date: Open until filled. Bartender, NA-7405-05, ANN# 16-049, flexible, Bowling Center, Support Site. Job summary: Prepares and serves all types of alcoholic and nonalcoholic beverage from a full service bar. Closing date: Open until filled. Recreation Aid, NF-0189-01, ANN#16-074, flexible, MWR Golf Course, Carney Park, Naples. Job summary: 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. First cut off: February 5. Closing date: Open until filled.
NEX U.S. NAF EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES Gricignano, Bldg. 2091-B Call Comm. 081-813-5252/5253/5254 or DSN: 629-4774 Hours: Monday to Friday 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. For a current list of U.S. vacancies and the on-line application visit: https://www.NavyExchange.jobs To assist your job search go directly to the location field, open the drop down menu and click on Italy, then click on SEARCH FOR JOBS button. You will see all the jobs in Italy (mostly Naples area); just make sure you are NOT applying for a position located in Sigonella (Sicily). For any questions or concerns please call the numbers above. GRICIGNANO MAIN STORE Ann#1500052T Dept. Mgr. (Hardlines)/HM/NF-3/RFT – Open Until Filled – Pay: $27,325$42,203 annually. Job summary: Manages sales activities in assigned retail service department(s). Ensures department(s) are appropriately stocked, attractively displayed, and adequately staffed to achieve sales goals and service standards. Ann#150005HD Customer Service Clerk/CS/NF-2/RFT – Open Until Filled – Pay rate:
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JOBS from page 12 $9-$11 per hour. Job summary: Performs a variety of customer service duties including special orders, foreign currency exchange, Western Union, merchandise returns, gas sales, layaways, etc. Ann#1500058D Security Guard/52/NF-1/FLEX – Open until filled – Pay rate: $8-$11 per hour. Job summary: Ensures enforcement of security measures; conducts inspections; prepares reports concerning security related incidents, etc. Ann#150005NV Sales Clerk (Softlines)/SL/NF-1/FLEX – Open until filled – Pay rate: $8$9.50 per hour. Job summary: Responsible for selling general merchandise to customers and ensuring merchandise is properly stocked and displayed for the Jewelry, Men’s, Ladies, Shoes, Cosmetics, Handbags, and Children’s departments. Ann#150005NW Sales Clerk (Self Service)/SL/NF-1/FLEX – Open until filled – Pay rate: $8$9.50 per hour. Job summary: Sells general merchandise to customers exercising professional selling techniques. Works as part of a sales team to provide service that anticipates and exceeds customer expectations. Ann#150005NY Sales Clerk (Shoes)/SL/NF-1/FLEX – Open until filled – Pay rate: $8-$9.50 per hour. Job summary: Sells general merchandise to customers exercising professional selling techniques. Works as part of a sales team to provide service that anticipates and exceeds customer expectations. Ann#1600006L Sales Clerk (Housewares)/SL/NF-1/FLEX – Open until filled – Pay rate: $8$9.50 per hour. Job summary: Sells general merchandise to customers exercising professional selling techniques. Works as part of a sales team to provide service that anticipates and exceeds customer expectations. Ann#160000EL Sales Clerk (Watches & Jewelry)/SL/NF-1/ FLEX – Open until filled – Pay rate: $8-$9.50 per hour. Job sum-
mary: Sells general merchandise to customers exercising professional selling techniques. Works as part of a sales team to provide service that anticipates and exceeds customer expectations. Ann#160000AX Cashier Checker/CC/NF-1/FLEX – Open until filled – Pay rate: $8-$9.50 per hour. Job summary: Associates engaged in the operation of cash registers to record sales in retail checkout areas. Ann#160000AY Supervisory Sales Clerk (Consumables)/ CL/NF-2/RFT – Open until filled – Pay rate: $10-$14 per hour. Job summary: Provides work direction and supervision for a group of associates within assigned departments/ location engaged in performing various clerical, retail and services functions. CAPODICHINO NEXMART Ann#1600000R Sales Clerk/ SL/NF-1/FLEX – Open until filled – Pay rate: $8-$9.50 per hour. Job summary: Responsible for selling general merchandise to customers and ensuring merchandise is properly stocked and available. Candidates must be at least 18 years old to apply. JFC MINIMART Ann#1600000Q Sales Clerk/ MM/NF-1/FLEX – Open until filled – Pay rate: $8-$9.50 per hour. Job summary: Responsible for selling general merchandise to customers and ensuring merchandise is properly stocked and available. Candidates must be at least 18 years old to apply.
OTHER OPPORTUNITIES School Age Care Looking for Full-Time Leads Child and Youth Programs is looking for full-time lead positions at the Support Site’s School Age Care Program. The position helps oversee the Before- and After-School Program, in addition to the summer day camp. Apply through the Human Resources Office at Capodichino. Call 081-5684164/2505 to find out what documentation is needed.
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MORE BASE NOTES Feb. 13-14: Valentine’s Weekend Special at Carney Park Enjoy a romantic getaway at Carney Park . On Feb. 13, a Romantic Bonfire is free to patrons from 7 to 10 p.m. Bring your own blankets and lawn chairs. On Feb. 14, a Lovers Prosecco Brunch Buffet will run from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. For details call Carney Park at 081526-1579/3396. Feb. 14: Valentine’s Day with a SPA and Dinner Spend Valentine’s Day with SPA and Dinner at the Marina di Castello Resort in Castel Volturno on Sun, Feb. 14. Cost is 69 Euro per person and includes bus transportation, 90 min. in the relaxation area and dinner. Reserve online at www.mwritt.org or call DSN 629-7901, Comm. 081-811-7901 for details. Feb. 14-20: February Massage Special Treat yourself or someone special to a relaxing aromatherapy massage with hot stones and essential oils of your choice during the “Roses are Red” Valentine’s Promotion at the Support Site Fitness Forum from February 14-20. Massage is $45 per 60-minute session. To set up an appointment or details call DSN 629-6604 or Comm. 081-811-6604. Feb. 14-20: Presidents’ Day Celebrations at the Libraries During the month of February, celebrate Presidents’ Day with displays, bibliographies, information and more showcased at the MWR libraries. Visit the Support Site Library and Capo Connections or call DSN 6294361 or Comm. 081-811-4361 for details. Feb. 17: Auto Skills Center Free Vehicle Workshop Learn how to check your vehicle’s vital fluids, brakes, tires, windshield wipers, radiator, seat belts and more with the help of our expert mechanics at the free vehicle workshop on
Feb. 17. Workshop is held every 30 minutes from 3:30 to 5 p.m. In addition this month, the Auto Skills Center is having a big discount on Pennzoil Motor Oil. For details or to register for the workshop, call DSN 629-4971 or Comm. 081811-4971. Feb. 16-17: CREDO Marriage Tune Up Workshop 6:30 to 8 p.m. at the Naples High School Library Conference Room. The workshops include lively fun discussion about the most important relationship in your life. These workshops are intended to assist married couples in strengthening their relationship skills through a combination of instruction, group and private discussions, exercises, and free time to help each couple reconnect and grow in their relationship. Civilian Attire. To register call the CREDO office at 626-5255 Feb. 17 and 18: CREDO SafeTALK Workshop CREDO will be offering two workshops on SafeTALK. It provides practical training for those seeking to prevent others from the immediate risk of suicide. Participants will explore core beliefs, common experiences, and prevailing attitudes about suicide. After this training, participants will understand the needs of a person at risk of suicide. Additionally, they will learn how to refer to additional community resources and practice suicide first-aid techniques to promote a suicide-safer community. Please come to the office to register on board Capodichino at Bldg. 450, second floor, across from the Fitness Center, or call 626-5255, or visit http://goo.gl/forms/rr57j69V0S Feb. 19: CREDO Fearless Marriage Workshop 08:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Support Site Chapel Fellowship Hall. This workshop includes lively fun discussion about the most important relationship in your life. These workshops are intended to assist married couples in strengthening their relationship skills through a combination of instruction, group and private discussions, exercises, and free time to help each couple reconnect and grow in their relationship. Civilian Attire. To register call the CREDO office at 626-5255. Feb. 20: Parents’ Night Out Enjoy a night out and let CDC watch your children. Parents’ Night Out will run from 4 p.m. to midnight and is open to children ages 6 weeks to 6th grade at a cost of $4 per child, per hour. Register by Feb. 12, at the Support Site or Capo CDCs. Check out all scheduled dates by calling DSN 629-4989 or Comm. 081-811-4989. Now-Feb. 26: Stroke, Spin and Stride: Aquatics Self-Paced Triathlon Join our self-paced fitness program that allows you to train for personal fitness goals while
you earn prizes in the base gyms. You determine your pace, your distance and your division. Record your results with the staff at the Capo FitZone and Support Site Fitness Forum for biking & running and with the lifeguards at the Capo FitZone pool. Visit the gyms or the MWR Facebook page for the divisions and prizes. For details call DSN 626-4254/4256 or Comm. 081568-4254-4256. Feb. 26-28: CREDO Family Enrichment Retreat Come away with other families and trained leaders for an event packed with activities and learning. You will clarify your values, define your roles, practice communication skills, and enjoy time together as a family. Please come to the office to register on board Capodichino at Bldg. 450, second floor, across from the Fitness Center, or call 626-5255, or visit http://goo.gl/forms/Zd7nveQ9gr Feb. 8, 22, 29 & Mar 7: Archery Range 4-Session Series for Experienced Archers Got the techniques down and want to continue practicing? Are you an experienced archer? If so, sign-up for Outdoor Recreation’s Archery Range Shooting 4-Session Series which runs on Mon., Feb. 8, 22, 29 & Mar. 7 from 8:30 to 9:30 p.m. at the Teen Center gymnasium. Series is open to experienced archers and those who have completed a minimum of (8) 1-hr sessions with one of Outdoor Recreation’s qualified instructors. Youth 17 years and under must be accompanied by an adult or legal guardian. Register or details call DSN 629-4947 or Comm. 081-8114947. Feb. 8, 22, 29 & Mar 7: Archery Range 4-Session Series for Beginners Shoot the bulls-eye with a 4Day Archery Course at the Support Site Teen Center Gymnasium. Course runs on DATES from 7 to 8 p.m. This program is open to 10 years and above; 17 years and under must be accompanied by an adult or legal guardian. To register or for details call DSN 629-4947 or Comm. 081-8114947. Now-May 18: Water Fitness at Capo FitZone Pool Tone up and stay in shape with the Capo FitZone pool’s Water Fitness Liquid Lunch class on Wednesdays from 12:10 to 1 p.m. Class is free and you do not have to know how to swim to participate. For details call the Capo FitZone pool at DSN 626-4254 or Comm. 081-5684254. Mar. 4: 5 on 5 Basketball at the Capo FitZone Join MWR with a free 5 on 5 Basketball game at the Capo FitZone on Mar. 4 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Registration runs from Feb. 17 to Mar. 2 and is open to 18 years and older. For details call Joseph Cruz at 342763-0237.
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Naval Hospital Naples Celebrates National Children’s Dental Health Month By HMC(SW/AW) Jonna Obermiller
February is National Children’s Dental Health Month in the United States. The Directorate for Dental Services at U.S. Naval Hospital (USNH) Naples is celebrating the entire month with a series of events and activities geared toward educating children and families about the importance of good oral health care. Beginning early in the month, staff from the dental clinic will be visiting Naples Elementary School (NES) and providing informative and entertaining classroom presentations stressing the importance of oral health. Students will learn different ways to prevent cavities, when to expect changes from primary to permanent teeth, proper brushing and flossing techniques, and healthy eating habits. Students will also learn the importance of regular dental examinations. “A healthy smile is important to a child’s overall health and self-esteem. With proper care, a balanced diet, and regular dental visits, their teeth can remain healthy and strong. Our dental staff recognizes the importance of education, prevention, and the treatment necessary for children to maintain good oral health.” ac-
cording to Lcdr. Michelle Mayer, general dentist and organizer of the Children’s Dental Health Month programs at NES. In an effort to raise awareness about the importance of oral health, the dental clinic will also be sponsoring a coloring contest using the American Dental Association’s 2016 campaign slogan “Sugar Wars.” The contest winner will receive a Philips Sonicare toothbrush as a prize. Coloring contest sheets will be available at the dental clinic and at the display in the atrium, and above, in the “Color Me” section. Oral health can be achieved largely through good dental habits learned early and reinforced throughout life. Tooth decay (dental caries) is the most prevalent chronic disease in children, and is almost entirely preventable. The Directorate for Dental Services looks forward to this month’s celebration and raising awareness of safe and effective preventive measures that can protect teeth. If you have a child, toddler, or infant, please contact the dental clinic at Naval Hospital Naples to schedule an examination appointment today. We look forward to helping you and your child on the road to optimal oral health. For more information contact USNH Naples Dental at DSN 629-6007/6008 or Comm. 081-811-6007/6008.
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
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Naples Underground and Lunch. . . . . . . . . . €26 Carnevale Parade in Putignano . . . . . . . . . . €63 Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel . . . . . €84 Valentine’s Day Lunch in Posillipo . . . . . . . . €55 Buffalo Farm and Mozzarella Factory . . . . . €29
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Feb 13-15 Mar 12-13 Mar 26-29 Mar 26-27 Apr 10-17 May 7-8 May 28-31
In the event of an emergency or to report a crime, please call the Emergency Dispatch Center at 081-568-4911 or 5911. (On-Base Dial 9-1-1) For non-emergency assistance, call 081-568-5638
Carnevale of Viareggio . . . . . . . . . . . . €239 Dolce Vita Weekend in Rome . . . . . . . €187 Easter in Budapest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . €669 Easter in Florence and Pisa . . . . . . . . €195 Grand tour of Ireland . . . . . . . . . . . . . €1050 Mother’s Day in Ischia. . . . . . . . . . . . . €149 Memorial Day in Paris . . . . . . . . . . . . €669
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A Panorama/NSA Public Affairs Office courtesy service available for U.S. or NATO ID cardholders who have orders to PCS within six months. RULES: • New ads must be submitted on a completed Mercato form, along with a copy of both the member’s ID card (front and back) and ONLY the first two pages of PCS orders or equivalent. • Ads are limited to one per category and 25 words maximum. Ads for free pets are limited to one per person or organization (copy of ID required) and run on a space-available basis. One contact phone number per ad; no e-mail addresses. • Deadline for submission is Monday, noon for the following Friday. Public holidays (U.S. or Italian) are not an exception to this rule.
In the event of an emergency or to report a crime, please call the Emergency Dispatch Center at 081-568-4911 or 5911. (On-BaseDial 9-1-1)
For non-emergency assistance, call 081-568-5638
ADS RUN ONE WEEK ONLY! • Any incomplete ad or ad received after the Monday, noon deadline will not be printed in that Friday’s issue. Late submissions will be considered for the next available publication. Incomplete or illegible ads will not be considered. • Free Mercato Ad forms, the only acceptable form of submission, are available at http://www.cnic.navy.mil/naples/newsroom/panorama/ (click on the Mercato link) or at the NSA Public Affairs Office during normal business hours. • Ads and supporting documentation can be faxed to 081-568-5112 (DSN 626-5112) or delivered in person to the Public Affairs Office, Capodichino, Admin I, Room 208. No other form of submission will be accepted. • To renew for the following week call 081-568-5856/5907 (DSN 6265856/ 5907) by noon Monday. Ads not renewed by the deadline will not be published. • PAID CLASSIFIED ADS •
For services and products not eligible for free insertion in “Mercato.” Classified ads can be placed at STAMPA GENERALE (Panorama Advertising Office) located at NSA Capodichino, Building 450, 1st Floor. Cost is € 1,00 (one Euro) per word (minimum 10 words). For information on paid ads please call 081-5687884 (DSN 626-7884). Deadline is Wednesday 4 p.m. for the current week’s edition.
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