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Roundup of NSA Naples January Town Hall Meeting From Naval Support Activity Public Affairs
Capt. Todd Abrahamson, commanding officer, Naval Support Activity (NSA) Naples briefed community members at the base’s January 22 town hall meeting. Personnel from NSA Naples, U.S. Naval Hospital Naples, DoDEA schools, and Navy Region Europe, Africa, Southwest Asia presented information regarding the transition to tax free fuel cards from coupons, changes to naval hospitals overseas, Fleet and Family services available to all community members, and school academic programs. Capt. Abrahamson fielded the following questions regarding NSA Naples operations and services: Q. What happens if a gas station does not accept the new tax free fuel card? TOWN HALL MEETING
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Official Explains Federal Tax Changes for Military, Spouses Capt. Todd Abrahamson, commanding officer, Naval Support Activity (NSA) Naples briefed community members at the base’s January 22 town hall meeting at the movie theater onboard Support Site. Photo by Gary Nichols
USO’s Taste of Home Nights a Big Hit From USO Naples
USO hosted its popular Taste of Home Nights, which served up yummy and beloved classic casserole-style dishes for single and unaccompanied service members at U.S. Naval Hospital Naples Galley “La Cucina” January 24, 2019. Photo courtesy of USO Naples.
Wholesome and nutritious casserole dishes, friendly faces and great giveaways were the key ingredients to the success of the USO’s Taste of Home Nights January 24, 2019. This much-appreciated program for single and unaccompanied service members hosted by USO Naples and widely supported by the entire NSA Naples community has been delivering homecooked meals, fellowship and goodwill for the past decade. “Year after year, this program continues to be successful, thanks to the tremendous support that USO receives from the NSA Naples Community,” USO Area Operations Manager Luisa Mazzella said. “USO wouldn’t be able to host so many programs without the support of the community, and for this one in particular, our donors play a fundamental role, by sharing their favorite dishes.” The USO’s Taste of Home night, hosted at the U.S. Naval Hospital Naples Gal-
ley “La Cucina,” provides service members with a feeling of being closer to home, thanks to serving up yummy and beloved classic casserole-style dishes. Sailors are genuinely excited and grateful for the variety of foods and support they receive from the community. This month’s Taste of Home Night, was made even more special with the giveaway of five Monster Chairs (retail value of $200) that five lucky service members happily took home. “Seeing so many happy faces, watching them build camaraderie, and seeing them thank our volunteers for such wonderful opportunities, is definitely a great sign that this program continues to be successful,” Mazzella added. USO Naples is always looking for volunteer who are available and willing to support programs like the popular Taste of Home Nights program. To find out more about the USO’s upcoming events or to gather additional information on our Taste of Home programs, please email lmazzella@uso.org or call the USO at DSN 626-5713 or 629-4903. CAPTAIN’S CORNER. . . . . . . . . 2
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Most service members and their families will see a reduction in their tax bills this year, but there are a number of changes in U.S. federal tax laws that they need to be aware of, Army Lt. Col. Dave Dulaney, the executive director of the Pentagon’s Armed Forces Tax Council, said. “The last tax year has been quite exciting with all the changes that were made,” Dulaney said. He noted that the Internal Revenue Service will start accepting tax returns January 28 for tax year 2018. A number of pieces of legislation affect military taxpayers, he said: The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, the Veterans Benefits and Transition Act and the CombatInjured Veterans Tax Fairness Act are just a few. Tax Cuts for Troops The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act will mean that most service members will see a reduction in federal taxes for 2018, he said. There is an overall reduction of 3 percent for most military families under this act, Dulaney said, in addition, the standard deduction doubled, as did the Child Tax Credit. “Because of these three things, most of our military families are going to see a substantial reduction in overall tax liability,” he said. TAX CHANGES
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CAPTAIN’S CORNER By Capt. Todd Abrahamson NSA Naples Commanding Officer
uperbowl Weekend is here and I’m sure a lot of us are looking forward to watching the game and commercials with good food, friends, and family. As with any holiday or cultural event, I want to remind everyone to enjoy this time safely and responsibly. With the time difference, many people may find themselves needing a ride home very late Sunday night or very early Monday morning. Please look out for each other and if you’re hosting a party, make sure you know what your guests’ driving situations are. If you’ve had a bit too much to drink, please also remember that the Naples Area Chief’s Mess funds our Tipsy Taxi service. Just call the NSA Naples Command Duty Officer at 335-825-7986 to use this service. If you’re staying on base to watch the game, please consider checking out MWR’s Super Bowl Sunday event at Strikes Bowling Center on Support Site. The event will run from midnight, Sunday to 5 a.m., Monday morning, and will include food, drinks, and even a chance to bowl with your party while watching the big screen. The weekend is also the beginning of February and the DoD’s observance of Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month. Today I signed the proclamation beginning the Naples military community’s annual campaign against domestic violence with our highly motivated Fleet and Family team. I think it’s also important to explain why we take part in this observation. Every year, approximately 1.5 million American high school students experience physical abuse from a dating partner. In light of that alarming fact and because our youth are such a crucial part of our military community, we need to advocate for and teach our kids positive practices. The Fleet and Family Support Center will be spreading awareness and education for students throughout February by hosting a series of group discussions at the Naples Middle High School and the Support Site Teen Center. They’ll also be sponsoring a “Wear Orange Day” selfie photo contest. Parents with questions on how to participate or talk to their kids about the topic can call FFSC at 081-811-6372. We also celebrated an important milestone this Monday with the Navy Lodge Program’s 50 year anniversary. The program was created in 1969 to bolster scarce housing options for military families associated with permanent change of station. Teaming up with the Bureau of Naval Personnel and the Naval Facilities Engineering Command, construction began on reasonably priced, temporary lodging facilities. With as busy as Naples gets, especially during peak PCS seasons, the facilities that our local Navy Lodge runs are an essential resource for our community. We couldn’t man this base and all the commands on it without the Lodge providing temporary housing to the thousands of active duty, reserve, DoD civilian, contractor, and dependent personnel who pass through here every year to support important missions throughout the region. I want to thank and congratulate them on this significant milestone! As always, thanks for reading the Panorama! For more information about NSA Naples, please follow us on Twitter @NSA_Naples and Facebook at facebook.com/NSANaples/ Buon fine settimana – and remain vigilant.
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BASE NOTES Security Training Exercises NSA Naples Security Department will be conducting ongoing Security Training Exercises every Tuesday. Be aware that training may affect traffic times entering or departing the installations. You may observe role players at or around the entry control points or perimeters of the installation. This reminder is to ensure no one is caught off guard or frightened by required training. However, if you see something suspicious or out of place, please do not hesitate and immediately report the incident to NSA Dispatch at DSN 626-5638 or Comm. 081-568-5638. For details about the training exercises call Security Training Division at DSN 629-4453 or Comm. 081-811-4453. Postage Rate Changes Beginning January 27 2019, Priority Mail Express rates will increase by 3.9 percent, Priority Mail rates will increase by 5.9 percent and First class mail rates will see a .05 cent increase from $0.50 to $0.55 for the first ounce. Each succeeding ounce will cost an additional $0.15 cents, reduced from the previous rate of $0.21 cents. For postage rate questions call Tim Callahan at DSN 626-5370 or Comm. 081-568-5370 or LSC Jerwin Guanga at DSN 629-4337 or Comm. 081-811-4337. Housing Office Location Changes Effective immediately, the Family Housing (On Post / Military Housing) Division will be relocating to Bldg. 2074 located inside the fence line next door to the MWR Hobby Shop. All on-base assignment issues and appointments will be handled at that location. The
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Housing Service Center located at Bldg. 2073 (at its present location near the back gate just outside the fence line) will continue to operate for all Off Post / Economy Housing issues and showings. NSA Housing Service Centers at Support Site, Gaeta and Rome hours of operation are 8 a.m. for walk-ins and first appointments; and 3 p.m. for last walk-ins and ap-pointments. For On Post / Military Housing questions and appointments call DSN 629-4468 or Comm. 081-811-4468; For Off Post / Economy Housing questions and appointments call DSN 629-4466 or Comm. 081811-4466. Effective Immediately: Temporary USNH Naples Physical Therapy Staffing Shortage The Physical Therapy Clinic at the U.S. Naval Hospital Naples will begin referring new retiree and civilian employee (and their dependents) patients to the Italian care network due to a shortage in provider staffing. Active duty service members and their families (including NATO) will not be affected by this change. This is a temporary measure and the Physical Therapy Clinic will revert to normal practices once full staffing is restored. Individuals seeking physical therapy should continue to register through the Support Site Physical Therapy front desk. We apologize for the inconvenience and encourage all current and/or prospective physical therapy patients to call DSN 629-6183 or Comm. 081-811-6183 if they have any questions.
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Panorama is published weekly on Friday by Stampa Generale S.r.l. Sig. Bruno Brandi, Publisher, Naval Support Activity, Capodichino (Naples), Italy - Tel. 081-568-7884, Fax 081-568-7887. E-mail: stampagenerale@tin.it - Autorizzazione Tribunale di Napoli No. 3404 del 3.4.1985. Direttore Responsabile: Bruno Brandi. Stampa: Arti Grafiche Boccia SpA, Salerno; Fotocomposizione: Stampa Generale S.r.l. - Tel. 081-568-7884. Stampa Generale is a private firm in no way connected with the U. S. Navy under exclusive written contract with the U. S. Navy. The editorial content is edited, prepared and provided by the Public Affairs Office of the Naval Support Activity, Naples, Italy. All news and feature articles and announcements submitted to Panorama are subject to editing to conform with contemporary standards of journalistic objectivity, clarity and relevance. We welcome any contributions, suggestions or comments dealing with community issues. Submissions for publication in Panorama will be accepted on the basis of newsworthiness, timeliness and space available. All copy must be submitted in Microsoft Word format in an e-mail to the editor at: naplespanorama@eu.navy.mil. Each submission must include the name and telephone number of the author. Deadline for all copy and photos is close of business Friday prior to publication date.
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THE INSIDE PAGE NOSC – Napoli Operational Support Club Your Community Spouse Club welcomes all spouses from our active duty, GS, civilian and NATO community. Our club holds events, fundraisers and trips throughout the year. Our yearly membership fee is $30 and is a great way to meet other spouses in your community. The income raised during many of our events goes back into our community with Academic Scholarships. NOSC has scholarships for seniors, spouses and dependent children living with parents here in Naples. For details call DSN 629-7316, email noscpresident4@gmail.com or visit http://noscitaly.com or the Napoli Operational Support Club on Facebook.
Students from Ariosto Middle School in Arzano (NA) Tour NSA Naples Students from Ariosto Middle School in Arzano (NA) toured U.S. Naval Support Activity (NSA) at Capodichino last Friday. Their tour – led by NSA Naples Public Affairs Community Relations Specialist Teresa Merola – included the chapel, library, gym, food court, fire department, air operations and USO. Students were very enthusiastic and learned a lot about the U.S. Navy here in Naples. Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Donavan K. Patubo
ITALIAN NEWS BRIEFS in Italy, Rebibbia has given authorization to inmates who were trained to lay asphalt and undertake other maintenance work by Pets Now Authorized to be Buried the highway operator Autostrade per l’Iwith Owners in Lombardy talia. The inmates started to fix street in All pets will be buried together with their an area to the east of the city on Tuesday owners in the tombs or vaults under an morning. More prisoners will be brought in amendment for the FI party that was apto mend roads, which are badly ruined by proved in the Lombardy regional governdangerous potholes and decaying surfaces, ment’s health committee. There are seven in other areas between now and the midmillion pets that live in Italian families dle of February. The prisoners chosen had and about a million die every year. At the serving short sentences and be considered moment, it is only a decision taken by the to be low-risk. The latest scheme follows a Lombardy region but in the future it will similar initiative last year in which prisonalso be treated by other regions to raise ers were tasked with cleaning up parks awareness in Italy. and gardens across the capital. COMPILED BY TERESA MEROLA NSA NAPLES PUBLIC AFFAIRS
Chocolate Fair in Chiaia For Valentine’s Day the city of Naples will hold a free admission chocolate fair in the district of Chiaia. Stands will be open all day between Piazza San Pasquale, and Largo Pignatelli with chocolate tasting and show cooking. The event will also provide entertainment for children. The event runs from February 8 to 16. Prisoners to Fix Potholes in Rome Rome’s pothole has been a huge problem for the city of Rome. A group of about 30 prisoners were among the first to start fixing this problem as part of an initiative that Rome has labelled as “I redeem myself for Rome.” One of the biggest prisons
Chinese New Year Celebration in Naples This Monday On Monday, Naples celebrated the great Chinese New Year at Piazza del Gesu’with artists, shows and singers. The Chinese New Year will start at 4:30 p.m. and will animated the historic center of Naples for about four hours. The numerous performances will include the famous Mulan choir with Chinese and Italian children. The Spring Festival, which we know as the Chinese New Year in the West, is one of the most important traditional festivals. For the Chinese New Year, the National Archaeological Museum of Naples will reduced its tickets at only 5 euro from February 4 to 20, starting at 2 p.m.
Beyond Youth is an NSA Naples Chapel-led youth program designed to help students to develop the leader within and lead a significant life. We meet in the Chapel Fellowship Hall onboard Support Site. Our middle school small groups meet Tuesdays from 3 to 4:30 p.m.; our high school small groups meet Tuesdays 5 to 6:30 p.m.; and our middle/high school weekly service meets Thursdays from 1:15 to 2:30 p.m. For details email Garry at beyondyouthnaples@gmail.com or visit https://www. facebook.com/beyondyouth/ or call DSN 629-4603. Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States is a nonprofit veterans service organization comprised of eligible veterans and military service members from the active, guard and reserve forces. We have many programs and services that work to support veterans, service members and their families, as well as communities worldwide. VFW Post 12159-Monte Cassino meets the third Wednesday of each month from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. at the Support Site Community Room. For details call VFW Post Commander Joel Driscoll at Comm. 340-9733324 or visit www.vfw.napoli@gmail.com or Facebook at VFW Post 12159-Monte Cassino (username: @NaplesVFW). 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 spullido@uso.org. Naples American Red Cross (ARC) needs volunteers. For details or to register for a CPR/First Aid class, call 081-568-4788 or 626-4788 or visit American Red Cross Naples on Facebook. The American Soccer Club (ASC) of Napoli is looking for qualified coaches. For details email doc@ascnapoli.com. Naples Military HOG Chapter Seeking New Members If you’re a motorcycle rider, whether it’s on a sport bike or a cruiser, and you want to see the wonders of Italy on the back of that scoot, then the Naples Military HOG Chapter is for you. Meet other members of Europe’s HOG Chapters and even make it to HOG Rallies throughout Italy and Europe. We have monthly meetings to welcome newcomers and discuss monthly rides. If you have a sport bike or a Harley Scoot and are interested in becoming a member there are many ways of contacting us: call Jordan Berryman at 342-755-2079 or email jorthebore@gmail.com; come to one of our monthly meetings at Liberty Bell (O’Connor’s Pub) in Pinetamare or stop by Naples Military Auto Sales at the Support Site food court; or visit us on facebook at oconnorsbylibertybell or naplesmilitaryhogchapter.
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HISTORY: KEEL LAID FOR USS ENTERPRISE, WORLD’S FIRST NUCLEAR-POWERED AIRCRAFT CARRIER From Naval History and Heritage Command
In 1954, Congress authorized the construction of the world’s first nuclear-powered aircraft carrier, the eighth U.S. ship to bear the name Enterprise. The giant ship was to be powered by eight nuclear reactors, two for each of its four propeller shafts. This was a daring undertaking, for never before had two nuclear reactors ever been harnessed together. As such, when the engineers first started planning the ship’s propulsion system, they were uncertain how it would work, or even if it would work according to their theories. Materials used by the shipyard included 60,923 tons of steel; 1507 tons of aluminum; 230 miles of pipe and tubing; and 1700 tons of one-quarterinch welding rods. The materials were supplied from more than 800 companies. Nine hundred shipyard engineers and designers created the ship on paper, and the millions of blueprints they created, laid end-toend, would stretch 2,400 miles, equivalent to the distance between Miami and Los Angeles. The keel for the USS Enterprise (CVN 65) was laid on February 4, 1959, at Newport News, Virginia. Nearly two years later, Enterprise was commis-
The world’s first nuclear-powered aircraft carrier, the USS Enterprise (CVN 65). Her keel was laid on Feb. 4, 1959, at Newport News, Virginia. Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Scott Pittman
sioned November 25, 1961. The world’s first nuclear-powered aircraft carrier, she was the eighth ship to bear the illustrious name Enterprise. Less than a year later, In October 1962, Enterprise was dispatched to its first international crisis. Enterprise and other ships in the Second Fleet set up a quarantine of all military equipment
under shipment to communist Cuba. The blockade was put in place on October 24, and the first Soviet ship was stopped the next day. On October 28, Soviet leader Nikita Krushchev agreed to dismantle the nuclear missiles and bases in Cuba, concluding the Cuban Missile Crisis, the closest the United States and the Soviet Union have ever come to nuclear war. Proudly known as the “Big E” to all who served onboard, she was a vete-
ran 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.
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5 FLEET AND FAMILY SUPPORT CENTER EVENTS THIS WEEK For more information about local Fleet and Family Support Center (FFSC) events, visit www.facebook.com/NaplesFFSC
The Chairman of the NATO Military Committee, Air Chief Marshal Sir Stuart Peach visited the NATO Joint Forces Command in Naples, Italy on the January 25, 2019, where he met with the Commander, Admiral James Foggo and key personnel working at the Hub for the South. Photo by Master Sgt. (OR-7) Florian Fergen, DEU-AF
● Feb. 1: Portable Careers, 10 to 11 a.m., Support Site FFSC. ● Feb. 1: Developing Your Spending Plan 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Support Site FFSC. ● Feb. 4-8: TGPS – Pre-Separation, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Support Site FFSC. ● Feb. 5: Easy Italian, 9 a.m. to noon, Support Site FFSC (1 of 3 sessions). ● Feb. 5: Tummy Time, 10 to 11 a.m., Support Site FFSC. ● Feb. 5: Resume Writing, 1 to 3 p.m., Support Site FFSC. ● Feb. 6: Couponing Workshop, 1 to 2 p.m., Support Site FFSC. ● Feb. 7: Command Financial Specialist Forum, 9 to 10 a.m., Support Site FFSC. ● Feb. 7: Italian Supermarket Visit, 10 a.m. to noon. Carpool – Meet at TLA lobby. ● Feb. 7: Resume Writing, 10 a.m. to noon, at Gaeta MWR. ● Feb. 7: Individual Augmentee Discussion Group, 11 a.m. to noon, Support Site FFSC. All classes require registration. Call 081-811-6372 for more information or to register.
Chairman of the NATO Military Committee CONSERVATION Discusses Projecting Stability on Visit to JFC Naples ENERGY Energy Efficient Computer Use By NATO Public Affairs
Upon his arrival at the NATO Joint Forces Command in Naples (JFC Naples) on January 25, 2019, the Chairman of the NATO Military Committee, Air Chief Marshal Stuart Peach was welcomed by its Commander Admiral James Foggo. Active since 2004, JFC Naples is one of two Joint Force Commands responsible for preparing, planning and conducting military operations in order to preserve the peace, security and the territorial integrity of Alliance member states. JFC Naples is responsible for the NATO Kosovo Force, NATO Mission in Iraq and the NATO Response Force. In his meeting with Admiral Foggo, Air Chief Marshal Peach received an update on the current security situation in the Western Balkans. Admiral Foggo underscored that his command is carefully monitoring the situation and that “NATO supports any effort that leads to the normalisation of the security situation and avoids creating tensions.” The Chairman agreed, adding that “NATO fully supports the continuation of the EU-facilitated dialogue between Belgrade and Pristina which is critical for regional peace and security. Additionally, NATO’s presence in Kosovo, mainly through the NATO-led Kosovo Force, is also contributing to the security and stability in the Western Balkans which is important for the whole of Europe.” The two military leaders also discussed NATO’s new training mission in Iraq, established at the request of the Iraqi Government and in coordination with the Global Coalition to Defeat ISIS. The NATO Mission Iraq, led
by Canada, will strengthen the Iraqi security forces, by providing technical advice to Iraq’s Ministry of Defence and the Office of the National Security Adviser; and by training and advising Iraqi instructors at military academies and institutions. Air Chief Marshal Peach highlighted the importance of Capabilities Development, “training local forces “is one of our best weapons in the fight against terrorism. At the same time, we are working to improve our understanding of the threats and challenges from the South.” The Chairman of the NATO Military Committee ended his visit with a briefing from Brigadier General Igazio Lax, Director of the NATO Strategic Direction South (NDS-S) Initiative, which is more commonly known as the “Hub for the South.” The Hub helps to enhance NATO’s regional situational awareness and understanding of the threats, challenges and opportunities emanating from the South; and to improve our cooperation with partners to counter those challenges through information sharing and assessments of potential threats. Formed in 1949 with the signing of the Washington Treaty, NATO is a security alliance of 28 countries from North America and Europe. NATO's fundamental goal is to safeguard the Allies' freedom and security by political and military means. NATO remains the principal security instrument of the transatlantic community and expression of its common democratic values. It is the practical means through which the security of North America and Europe are permanently tied together. NATO enlargement has furthered the U.S. goal of a Europe whole, free, and at peace.
From NSA Naples Energy Management Team
If you wonder when you should turn off your personal computer for energy savings, here are some general guidelines to help you make that decision. Though there is a small surge in energy when a computer starts up, this small amount of energy is still less than the energy used when a computer is running for long periods of time. For energy savings and convenience, consider the following guideline, if you are: ● In the office, please turn off the monitor if you aren’t going to use your PC for more than 20 minutes. ● At home, please turn off both the CPU and monitor if you’re not going to use your PC for more than two hours. Make sure your monitors, printers, and other accessories are on a power strip/surge protector. For non-mission essential equipment, turn off the switch on the power strip to prevent them from drawing power even when shut off. If you don’t use a power strip, unplug non mission-essential equipment when it’s not in use. Sleep Mode and Power Management Features Many computers available today come with a sleep mode or power management feature. ENERGY STAR® estimates that using these features will save you up to $30 each year on your electricity bills. Make sure you have the powerdown feature set up on your PC through your operating system software. This has to be done by you; the power management features usually are not already enabled when a computer is purchased. Note that screen savers are not energy savers. Using a screen saver may in fact use more energy than not using one, and the power-down feature may not work if you have a screen saver activated. In fact, modern LCD color monitors do not need screen savers at all. For more tips on Energy Conservation call Gennaro Gargiulo or Steelworker 2nd Class Axel J. Gomez at DSN 626-1895 or Comm. 081-568-1865.
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SOUND OFF: WHAT’S YOUR SUPER BOWL PREDICTION
ET2 Matthew Robinson “The Patriots are going to win. Experience matters and they have Tom Brady.”
IS1 Mike Eaker “Patriots in hopes that Tom Brady and Bill Belicheat retire. Go Giants!”
Lt. Cmdr. Aron Rotklein “Patriots by seven.”
LS1 Victor Villarmea “Rams because the NFL is rigged and wants them to win because they just moved to L.A. and it will create more revenue. It's all about the money.”
OS2 Ryan Lynn “Rams because I'm tired of Tom Brady winning and Jared Goff is the future.”
Exercise Cutlass Express 2019 Begins By Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Ryan Kledzik U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa Public Affairs
Maritime forces from East Africa, West Indian Ocean nations, Europe and the United States, as well as several international organizations began the eighth iteration of the annual multinational maritime exercise Cutlass Express, January 28 in the vicinity of Djibouti, Mozambique and Seychelles. Cutlass Express 2019, sponsored by U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM) and conducted by U.S. Naval Forces Africa, is an exercise designed to assess and improve combined maritime law enforcement capacity, promote national and regional security in East Africa as well as information sharing, planning and operating. “Today, we face serious challenges at sea such as illegal fishing, trafficking of weapons, narcotics and people and the ongoing threat of piracy,” Rear Adm. Heidi Berg, director, intelligence and knowledge development directorate, AFRICOM, said. “Our efforts here will help make the region a safer place for maritime commerce and help increase prosperity throughout the region.” The participating nations will be testing their ability to combat illicit trafficking, piracy, illegal fishing, as
The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Chung-Hoon (DDG 93) departs Djibouti, Djibouti, following a scheduled port visit as part of exercise Cutlass Express, January 28, 2019. Chung-Hoon is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations in support of naval operations to ensure maritime stability and security in the Central Region, connecting the Mediterranean and the Pacific through the western Indian Ocean and three strategic choke points. Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Ryan U. Kledzik
well as conduct search and rescue operations. “U.S. Africa Command sponsored exercises like Cutlass Express are part of a wider effort the United States undertakes with African partners to deter and defeat transnational threats and provide a security environment conducive to good governance and development,” Berg said. Participating nations in Cutlass Express include Canada, Comoros, Djibouti, France, India, Kenya,
Madagascar, Mauritius, Mozambique, Portugal, Seychelles, Somalia, Tanzania, The Netherlands and the United States. “The United States of America recognizes the importance of a stable and secure East Africa,” J. Alexander Hamilton, Deputy Chief of Mission of the U.S. Embassy in Djibouti, said. “The success of these countries is largely dependent on a secure environment along the coast and the surrounding seas.” Cutlass Express is one of three
Africa-focused regional, “Express” series exercises sponsored by AFRICOM and facilitated by U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa/U.S. 6th Fleet. The exercise falls under Africa Partnership Station, the umbrella program for the Express series of exercises and other capacity-building initiatives throughout Africa. For more news from Commander, U.S. Naval Forces Europe and Africa/U.S. 6th Fleet, visit www.navy.mil/local/naveur/.
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not participated in the tax free fuel program before. If you encounter a station that is not following proper procedures, please report the issue to CNREURAFSWA-FTRP@eu.navy.mil. The Region EURAFSWA tax free programs office will follow up on these reports with ENI headquarters. Q. How can we get more streaming services available on base? A. Recently the NSA Naples N6 office was able to work with NEX Residential services to open up PBS streaming options on Support Site. This was made possible by feedback from members of the community. If there’s a streaming service you’d like access to, please leave our Information Systems Department (N6) an ICE comment and we will look into getting it added!
Q. Can shuttle buses going to Support Site from Capodichino make a stop at the front gate? A. Unfortunately, unloading passengers at the Support Site front gate is not possible due to force protection requirements and in the interest of preventing traffic backing up. Passengers do have a choice of 6 other stops and should select the closest one to their destination. The event was streamed live on AFN Naples’ Facebook page and via the radio. Personnel can still visit www.facebook.com/AFNNaples to view the presentations, and can always ask additional questions by messaging the NSA Naples Facebook page at www.facebook.com/NSANaples The next Town Hall will be held this upcoming May. Dates and times for that event will be announced soon.
Restricted use of School Field The DoDEA Naples Schools’ football field use is limited and subject to the approval of Naples Schools’ administration. Personal use of the track is permitted when not in use by Naples Schools. For details call DSN 629- 7623/7501 or Comm. 081-811- 7623/7501.
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MORE THE INSIDE PAGE 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. NMCRS Uniform Locker The Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society Uniform Locker has FREE new and gently used uniforms and uniform items for all active-duty service members. The Uniform Locker is located on board Capodichino in Bldg. 450 (next to the gym and American Red Cross), and is open Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. For details call DSN 626-3913 or Comm. 081-568-3913. 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. 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. 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.
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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 decisionmaking. For details call MC1 Ramsaran at DSN 626-5249. Naples Area First Class Petty Officer’s Association is composed of First Class Petty Officers 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 on Wednesdays, alternating between Support Site and Capodichino. For details visit www.naplesareafcpoa.facebook.com or call LS1 Victor Villarmea at DSN 626-5480. 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. Nato Lions Rugby: International Rugby Club is open to all interested players – men, women and children (5-12). Men’s rugby is Part of the Italian Rugby Union (FIR) and is contact rugby. Practice is every Wednesday at 6 p.m. at Joint Force Command at Lago Patria. Women’s tag rugby practice is every Monday 5:30 p.m. at JFC. Children’s tag rugby practice is every Saturday at 10:30 a.m. at JFC (January through April). For details call Mickael Pierrin or David Taylor at Comm. 081-721-3222/3682 or visit our Facebook pages at NATO Lions RFC (Naples, Italy); NATO Lionesses Tag Rugby; or NATO Lion Cubs Tag Rugby. Harry S Truman Lodge No. 649 meets every second, third and fourth Wednesday of the month at 7 p.m. For details call Chris Gerbore at 333-704-9607 or email gerborechris@hotmail.com or visit https://www.hst649.org
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MOVIE SCHEDULE No Children Under 10 Admitted to R-Rated Movies Friday, February 1 5:30 p.m. Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse, PG 6:30 p.m. Holmes & Watson, PG-13 8 p.m. The Upside, PG-13 8:30 p.m. Escape Room, PG-13 Saturday, February 2 3 p.m. Mary Poppins Returns, PG 4 p.m. Bumblebee, PG-13 5:30 p.m. The Upside, PG-13 6:30 p.m. Holmes & Watson, PG-13 8 p.m. Escape Room, PG-13 8:30 p.m. Aquaman, PG-13 Sunday, February 3 3 p.m. Bumblebee, PG-13 4 p.m. Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse, PG 6 p.m. The Upside, PG-13 7 p.m. Escape Room, PG-13 Monday, February 4 Closed, No Movie Tuesday, February 5 Closed, No Movie Wednesday, February 6 5:30 p.m. Escape Room, PG-13 6:30 p.m. Mortal Engines, PG-13 7:30 p.m. The Upside, PG-13 Thursday, February 7 5:30 p.m. Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse, PG 6:30 p.m. Holmes & Watson, PG-13 7:30 p.m. Aquaman, PG-13
Aquaman PG-13, Action-Adventure-Fantasy, 143 min. Cast: Amber Heard, Dolph Lundgren, Jason Momoa, Nicole Kidman and Patrick Wilson. Arthur Curry learns that he is the heir to the underwater kingdom of Atlantis, and must step forward to lead his people and be a hero to the world.
Taylor Russell, Logan Miller, Jay Ellis, Tyler Labine, Deborah Ann Woll. Six strangers find themselves in circumstances beyond their control, and must use their wits to survive. Holmes & Watson PG-13, Adventure-Comedy-Crime, 90 min. Cast: Will Ferrell, John C. Reilly, Ralph Fiennes, Lauren Lapkus and Kelly Macdonald. A humorous take on Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s classic mysteries featuring Sherlock Holmes and Doctor Watson.
Bumblebee PG-13, Action-Adventure-Fantasy, 113 min. Cast: Hailee Steinfeld, Justin Theroux, Angela Bassett, Pamela Adlon and John Cena. On the run in the year 1987, Bumblebee finds refuge in a junkyard in a small Californian beach town. Charlie (Hailee Steinfeld), on the cusp of turning 18 and trying to find her place in the world, discovers Bumblebee, battle-scarred and broken. When Charlie revives him, she quickly learns this is no ordinary, yellow VW bug.
Mary Poppins Returns PG, Animation-Adventure-Family, 130 min. Cast: Emily Blunt, Emily Mortimer, Meryl Streep, Dick Van Dyke and Colin Firth. Decades after her original visit, the magical nanny returns to help the Banks siblings and Michael’s children through a difficult time in their lives.
Escape Room Premiere PG-13, Drama-Mystery-SciFi, 99 mins. Cast:
Mortal Engines Last Show PG-13, Action-Adventure-Fantasy, 128 min.
Cast: Hera Hilmar, Robert Sheehan, Hugo Weaving, Jihae and Ronan Raftery. In a postapocalyptic world where cities ride on wheels and consume each other to survive, two people meet in London and try to stop a conspiracy. Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse Last Show PG, Animation-Action-Adventure, 120 min. Cast: Hailee Steinfeld, Nicolas Cage, Mahershala Ali, Liev Schreiber and Jake Johnson. Spider-Man crosses parallel dimensions and teams up with the Spider-Men of those dimensions to stop a threat to all reality. The Upside Premiere PG-13, Drama, 125 mins. Cast: Nicole Kidman, Bryan Cranston, Kevin Hart, Julianna Margulies and Golshifteh Farahani. A comedic look at the relationship between a wealthy man with quadriplegia and an unemployed man with a criminal record who’s hired to help him.
If you have been sexually assaulted or need to speak with a S.A.P.R. victim advocate, call 335-640-6621 24/7 for information and support. The DoD Safe Helpline can be reached toll-free at 001-877-995-5247.
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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 081811-4962. Gaeta/Naples Area Girl Scouts is in need of leaders and co-leaders. Training and support provided. For details email naplesgs@yahoo.com. 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 OS2 Joseph Cavallaro at DSN 6264545 or email joseph.cavallaro@eu.navy.mil or MA2 Jessalyn Harrison at DSN 626-2871or jessalyn.harrison@eu.navy.mil 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. Connect the Tots is an organization for bringing together families with babies and toddlers to play and mingle. Monthly club events include themed parties, group outings off-base and playground meet-ups. For the latest on club events, join us on Facebook at Connect the Tots (CTT), Naples Italy.
MORE THE INSIDE PAGE 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. Filipino-American Association of Naples, Italy meets at 6 p.m. the first Thursday of every month at Striker’s Bowling Alley. For details call Ely Santos at Comm. 081-811-4648 or DSN 629-4648 or visit Fil-Am Naples on Facebook. 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 USMRASI at usmra-si.tripod.com or call Wylie Miller at 329-208-7315. The Naples Christian Homeschool Association meets every month to support families who have chosen to educate their own children. We offer weekly park/pool days, a moms’ night out and field trips to explore Bella Napoli and beyond. For details email Natalie Mack at NPMack3@aol.com. 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 334-6771-0327, or gabriel.sermeno@eu. navy.mil or call 081-811-5554.
Meditation Sitting Group meets on Mondays begins at 6 p.m. at the Support Site Chapel. Participation is free and newcomers are welcome. For details call the Chapel at DSN 629-4600. 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. The Welfare & Recreation Association is available to meet associates every Monday and Friday from 9 a.m. to noon at two locations: the first floor of Bldg. 450 upstairs from Capo Landing; and the Community Center onboard Support Site. For details visit http://www.wraitalia.it. University of Oklahoma Graduate Degrees The University of Oklahoma offers the master of human relations on-site 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. Cub Scout Pack 007 Does your son enjoy being outdoors, going on hikes, swimming and camping? The Naples Cub Scouts is an active program that is open to boys between kindergarten and fifth grade. Meetings and activities are three times per month. Boys can earn their way through the ranks of Lion, Tiger, Wolf, Bear and Webelos Scout. For details email naplescubmaster@gmail.com or visit the Facebook Page: Naples Cub Scouts Pack 007.
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. Cmdr. Rhys Parker at rhys.a.parker.mil@mail.mil 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. The Knights Of Columbus, San Gennaro Council 14853, meets at noon on the first Wednesday of each month at the Support Site Chapel Offices. For details email Dana Eberlin at kofcnaples @gmail.com 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. 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.
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Shanahan Encouraged by NATO Progress on Operations, Burden-Sharing By Jim Garamone
At the start of a January 28 meeting with NATO Secretary Jens Stoltenberg at the Pentagon, Acting Defense Secretary Patrick M. Shanahan said he is encouraged by NATO’s operational progress its efforts to increase burden-sharing. The North Atlantic Treaty Organization ensures transatlantic security and, Shanahan reiterated President Donald J. Trump’s pledge to be with NATO 100 percent, which, of course includes the Article 5 collective defense guarantee. NATO’s European allies have increased their contributions to the training mission in Afghanistan and to efforts in Iraq to establish a training mission aimed at ensuring the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria does not reestablish itself in that country, Stoltenberg said. Increased Spending Shanahan praised Stoltenberg for his work in reaching an equitable division of the security burden. “Since President Trump took office, America’s NATO allies have stepped up defense spending by a total of $41 billion,” Shanahan said. “Allied defense spending increased by more than nine percent from 2016 to 2018 – the largest increase is 25 years. By 2020, our NATO allies are projected to increase defense spending by approximately $100 billion.” This is money that goes directly to deterrence and defense. The increase means larger exercises, mobility and infrastructure improvements and investments in the alliance’s advanced response force and the revamped command structure. “This has
allowed us to increase our force presence on the territory of our most vulnerable allies,” the acting secretary said. “A few years ago, achieving these improvements and funds might have seemed impossible,” he said. “A few years from now, we will write the same success story on readiness. I’m encouraged that we are moving forward on our readiness initiative – 30 battalions, 30 air squadrons and 30 warships ready to fight in 30 days or less.” More needs to happen, but the work is well started, he said. “We need to move from theory to practice, and from practice to results,” Shanahan said. “And results come from real changes to posture.” Security Talks Shanahan discussed Russia’s continuing violations of the Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces Treaty. “This is unfortunate,” the acting secretary said. “After our collective efforts to return Russia to compliance, we’ve kept our part of the deal; Russia did not. Moscow refuses to honor its international obligations, eroding trust and security not only in Europe, but far beyond as well.” Stoltenberg and Shanahan welcomed the recent talks with the Taliban in Qatar. The secretary general said the talks, led by U.S. Ambassador Zalmay Khalilzad, the special representative for Afghanistan reconciliation, have the potential to work. “We are encouraged by what we see now and the progress in the talks with the Taliban” he said. Stoltenberg noted that the alliance will “not stay longer than necessary,” but will not leave until there are assurances that Afghanistan will not become a haven for terrorists.
Service members will likely see a reduction in their tax bills this year as a number of changes to the tax code come into effect. Photo by Michael Strasser
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There are also some special provisions that apply to military personnel. Service members who served in the Sinai Peninsula since June 9, 2015, are now eligible for the combat zone tax exclusion, the colonel said. “This was retroactively applied and what that means is that since taxpayers have up to three years to file an amended tax return to make a claim for refund, those service members who served in the Sinai back in 2015 would be eligible to file an amended tax return, and they need to do it quickly,” he said. Service members with questions should go to their local tax assistance centers, Dulaney said, noting that this change should affect about 2,000 service members. Members of the armed forces are still able to deduct their unreimbursed moving expenses incurred during permanent change of station moves, he said. There are changes to deductions for travel to drill for reservists. “Reservists cannot take deductions for drill duty expenses that are under 100 miles,” he said. Those driving more than 100 miles can still take deductions. Military Spouses For military spouses there is a significant change as part of the Veterans Benefits and Transition Act of 2018. “This allows military spouses to elect to use their service member’s state of legal residence for state and local taxes,” he said. “ In the past a spouse may have had to file a different state tax return because they had split legal residences. For example, if a service member with a legal residence of New York moved to Virginia and married a person with a legal residence from that state. “Now, our military spouses can now elect to use the legal residence of the military member for purposes of filing their state and local taxes,” Dulaney said. “Now military couples will no longer have to file different state tax returns … additionally it will reduce the overall tax burden for military families.” Injured Troops Finally, the Combat-Injured Veterans Tax Fairness Act has been implemented for veterans who received disability severance pay and had tax withholding applied to the pay. “Now under the tax code, disability severance pay is not taxable under certain situations,” he said. More than 133,000 veterans who have received this pay are eligible for relief under the act. The vets have until July to file for a refund. There are a number of aids for military personnel and their families as they prepare their taxes. Each base has a Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program office that will help. To find your local office, visit Military OneSource. The IRS offers information about free tax preparation. Military OneSource also has information about military tax services in its tax resource center.
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JOBS CIVILIAN HUMAN RESOURCES (CHR) Customer service hours are: ● Monday through Wednesday: 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. ● Thursday: 12:15 to 3 p.m. ● Friday: 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Customer service operation hours for the following 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 USAJOBS WEBSITE: https://don.usajobs.gov IMPORTANT NOTICE: USAJOBS has implemented a new sign-in method using login.gov. This method increases the security of the USAJOBS system and allows individuals to use a single sign in for multiple government systems. Applicants, who have not created a login.gov account yet will be prompted to create one upon signing into USAJOBS All Department of Navy overseas US civilian positions aboard Naples and Gaeta commuting area will be posted on USAJOBS website. Not familiar with USAJOBS? Get started by creating an account at https://don.usajobs.gov. Once registered, you may customize your job searches, set up job alerts and store your resume and other essential employment documents online and be ready to apply for a job anytime. Already have an account on USAJOBS but have questions about applying for overseas positions, contact the DON Employee Intake Center for assistance at doneic@navy.mil The Department of the Navy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. U.S. citizenship is required.
LOCAL NATIONAL (LN) POSITIONS To find out what positions are currently open call our
front desk at DSN 626-5409 or Comm. 081-568-5409. Copies of vacancy announcements will be also posted at The Civilian Human Resources (CHR) located at Capo Admin I, first floor. The customer service hours are: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. and Thusday from 12:15 to 3 p.m. The announcements are also visible at the following link: https://cnic.navy.mil/ regions/cnreurafswa/about/ job_openings/LocalNationalVacancies.html. Applications are accepted at the Security Pass and ID Office at Capodichino, or at the Security Pass and ID Office at Gricignano, Support Site, or at the Civilian Human Resources (CHR), Capodichino, Naples. The CHR Office must receive mailed applications by closing date of the vacancy announcement.
CANCELLED Housing Management Assistant, Ua-1173-03, ANN#62588-161816-AG, Full Time Permanent, AOC: Current (permanent) local national employees of NSA UIC# 62588. CLOSING FEBRUARY 7, 2019 Safety Technician, Ua0019-05, ANN#62588170554-AG, Full Time Permanent Specialista Ingegnere/ Specialista Architetto/ Specialista Pianificazione Territoriale, Q-0801/0810/0896/0807/ 0808/0020-Q2, ANN# 44308-103219-PG, Full Time Permanent, AOC: Current (permanent) local national employees of NAVFAC (UIC: 33191) and PW (UIC: 44308). CLOSING FEBRUARY 14, 2019 Purchasing Agent, Ua1105-03, ANN#66096-
122249-AG, Full Time Permanent. If you have any questions, contact the front desk at DSN 626-5409 or Comm. 081-568-5409. You can also contact the Civilian Human Resources (CHR) Naples helpdesk at: http://cnic.navy.mil/ Europe/About/Jobs/AboutWorkingHere/index.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 CHR services, or continue to provide excellent service. As a reminder, a CHR 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 CHR representative is unable to provide you a response, he/she will bring the question back to the CHR office and you will be provided an answer or a call back the same day. The date for the next “Meet & Greet” is yet to be determined.
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/about /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 No NAF job postings at this time.
NEX U.S. NAF EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES Gricignano, Bldg. 2091-B Call DSN 629-4774 or Comm. 081-813-5252/ 5253/5254 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. GAETA MINIMART Ann#180003AS Sales Clerk/MM/NF-01/FLEX. Open until filled. Pay rate: $8-$9.50 per hour. Job summary: Sells general merchandise to customers by exercising professional selling techniques. Works as part of a sales team to provide service which anticipates and exceeds customer expectations. Must be 18 or older to apply. NAPLES DISTRIBUTION CENTER Ann#1900002J Warehouse Worker/DC/NA05/Flex-Open until filled. Pay: $13.78 per hour. Job summary: Responsible for one or more functions (receiving, storing, issuing and shipping, etc.) within a warehouse area. May be assisted by several lower grade associates.
OTHER OPPORTUNITIES Naples Tiger Sharks Seeking Coaches The Naples Tiger Sharks swim team is looking for group coaches to assist with the coaching of swimmers
for the 2019-2020 season. Qualified candidates will be able to create thorough, age-appropriate workouts focusing on technique, endurance, stroke development and drills; Lead structured practices during practices; Help record all work-outs and track daily attendance; Assist with administrative matters relating to the team, swim meet arrangements and team performance as well as interaction with parents; Assist in recording times at swim meets; Attend swim team events such as meets, meetings, and social events; Engage parents and cultivate relationships to create a collaborative swim team environment. Recommended qualifications include: 2-plus years’ experience as a competitive swimmer; 2-plus years of coaching experience; USA Swimming Coach or ASCA Level 1 certification (or willing to obtain certificate); must have a strong foundation in stroke mechanics and be able to communicate effectively with swimmers and their parents; enthusiastic, dynamic presence with good communication skills; other certifications including: CPR, AED, Basic First Aid (or willing to obtain certificate). For details email Head Coach Lisa Kanak at npsheadcoach@gmail.com or team president at npspresident@gmail.com or visit @naplestigersharks at Facebook or https://naplestigersharks.swimtopia.com
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
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Tax Free Gas Card Transition The NATO Forces Fuel Coupons have now officially been replaced by the new NATO Forces Fuel Cards. Gas coupons are no longer accepted at ENI/AGIP stations. The new NATO Forces Fuel Cards are more convenient for all DoD/NATO personnel in Italy and will add an increased level of security that will help to eliminate fraud. Locally, authorized personnel can sign up now for their new NATO Forces Fuel Card at the Navy Exchange. Personnel stationed onboard NSA Naples installation locations should contact the Naples Navy Exchange to set up a registration appointment at Comm. 081-813-5239 or 081-813-5286. JFC NATO personnel should contact their MWA office. For details visit https://spark.adobe.com/page/3Fs3k5 LnB7d5o/ or bit.ly/NATOfuel Now-Feb. 1: Light Fixture Survey at Capodichino in Various Buildings A contractor will be conducting a representative light survey for an upcoming project in the following buildings: 401 (Supply), 403 (Fire and Security), 406 (Hangar), 407 (Public Works), 412 (Air Cargo), 415 (Air Terminal), 442, 442A, 442B (Admins I, II, III), 447 (Marine Gen Purpose), 448 (Bella Napoli), 450 (Consolidated Club), 451 (Gym), 452 (Mini-Nex), 453 (Capo Inn), 457 (Capo Clinic), 458 (CDC), and 461 (East Parking Garage). The light survey will be of minimal impact as most samples will take place in common areas of the building. Additional coordination will occur between the Facilities Maintenance Specialist (FMS) and tenant Maintenance Service Representatives (MSRs) as necessary. For details call Lt. Daniel Syzdek at DSN 626-4816 or Cell 337129-9349 or email daniel.syzdek@eu.navy.mil or Paolo Di Lieto at DSN 626-3930 or email paolo.dilieto.it@eu.navy.mil Now-Feb. 27: Naples High School Bowling League at Strikers Join the Naples High School Varsity/Junior Varsity bowling team and participate in the free NHS Bowling League at Strikers Bowling Center. League meets at Strikers from 3 to 5 p.m. every Wednesday from January 9 to February 27. Participation is open to all NHS and home-schooled students. Earn a sports letter and be eligible for college scholarships and grants. For details email team coach at julia.byler@eu.dodea.edu or call DSN 629-4900 or Comm. 081-811-4900. Now-Mar. 15: Registration open for Youth Baseball, Softball and Teeball It’s time to register your child(ren) for Youth Sports & Fitness Spring
MORE BASE NOTES Season. Teeball is available to ages 3-5, while Baseball and Softball are available to ages 6-18. Register at the School-Age Care center on Support Site, Monday-Friday, 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m. For details visit www.navymwrnaples.com/child-youth/youth-sports or call DSN 629-4725 or Comm. 081811-4725. Now-Mar. 1: Swim to Salerno, 50kilometer Self-Paced Swim, at Capo FitZone pool Challenge yourself to complete this virtual 50-kilometer swim from Naples to Salerno via the imaginary coastline of the Capo FitZone pool. To complete this 50-kilometer virtual swim, you must complete 1,000 laps (2,000 pool lengths) during regular pool hours and have a lifeguard verify each workout on your log sheet. First three people who complete the virtual 50-kilometer distance will receive MWR Aquatics swim bags filled with goodies. All participants who complete the distance by March 1 will receive a prize. For details call DSN 626-4254 or Comm. 081-568-4254. Now-Apr. 15: Pre-registration for NSA Muscle & Fitness Show Register by April 15 for the NSA Muscle & Fitness Show for a discounted rate. The show will be held June 8 at 6 p.m. at the Support Site Village Forum Courtyard. There are two Women’s Categories: Figure and Physique, and two Men’s Categories: Bodybuilding and Physique. For details call DSN 626-6489 or Comm. 081-568-6489. Feb. 1: Registration Begins for Easter Eggstravaganza Registration for volunteers and food vendors for MWR’s annual Easter Eggstravaganza begins February 1. The Eggstravaganza be held April 20 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Carney Park. Bunny assistant volunteers are needed for this fun annual event to help set up / break down, distribute candy, and more. If your NSA Naples-recognized private organization needs to raise money, your group can register as a food vendor. Sign up soon as space is limited. For details call MWR Community Recreation at DSN 629-4459 or Comm. 081-811-4459. Feb. 1: Registration Deadline for Red Hearts Spin-a-thon Registration deadline for Red Hearts Spin-a-thon at the Fitness Forum is February 1. To help celebrate heart health month, the Fitness Forum is hosting two great events: Red Hearts Spin-a-thon on February 12 from 5:30 to 7 p.m. and Cardio Beats
Zumba on February 19 from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Both events are free for Single Sailors and Fitness Transformation participants. All others must pay a small fee. For details call DSN 6296604 or Comm. 081-811-6604. Feb. 1-3: Flag Football Invitational Tournament at Carney Park Join this year’s Flag Football Invitational Tournament from February 1 to 3 at Carney Park. Rosters are due no later than January 15. A coaches meeting will be held February 1 at 5 p.m. For details call Intramural Sports at Comm. 081-811-6528 or 081-811-6528. Cabins at Carney Park can be reserved by calling Comm. 081-526-1579. Feb. 2: NMCRS Thrift Shop Bag Sale The Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society (NMCRS) Thrift Shop will be open February 2 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. for a bag sale. In February the hours of operation will be Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., and Wednesdays from 4 to 7 p.m. The NMCRS Thrift Shop is located at the back of Bldg. 2088 (adjacent to the veterinarian’s office, just behind the fire station and across from the bowling alley) on Support Site. Authorized patrons include U.S. DOD and JFC ID card holders. Donations are accepted only during store hours at the side door. For details call DSN 626-3913 or 629-4200 or visit https://www.facebook.com/NavyMarineCorpsReliefSocietyNaples/ Feb. 2: Polar Bear Plunge at Support Site Pool Plunge into 2019 with fantastically fun and freezing Polar Bear Plunge into the unheated waters of the Support Site pool. Fully immerse and swim one length of the 25-meter pool to earn your official Polar Bear Plunge T-shirt and award ribbon. Dress up and plunge as your favorite character or superhero. Warm towels and hot chocolate for all polar plungers. Register at the Support Site pool front gate from 10:30 a.m. Plunge begins at Noon. Entry fee required. For details call DSN 6264254 or Comm. 081-568-4254. Feb 2: USO Naples Got Talent The annual USO Naples Got Talent show will be at the Naples Middle High School Cafeteria on February 2 at 5:30 p.m. This event will feature local amazing musical acts from local community members, who will be competing to win two free roundtrip tickets to the United States, courtesy of United Airlines. Door will be open at 5 p.m. for this free event. For details call DSN 626-5713.
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Feb. 3: Tampa Bay Buccaneers Fan Experience at Strikers Bowling Center Tampa Bay Buccaneers team members Emmanuel Smith, Damone Harris and Leonard Wester, along with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers cheerleaders will be at the Strikers Bowling Center for a meet and greet from 7 to 9 p.m. on February 3. Following the meet and greet you can watch the Super Bowl on the large screen at 12:30 a.m. There will be giveaways and outdoor games. Food and beverage sales will be available. All ages are welcome. For details call DSN 629-4459 or Comm. 081-811-4459. Feb. 3 Super Bowl Sunday Party in Gaeta Join MWR at the Gaeta Fleet Recreation Center on February 3 at 11 p.m. for Super Bowl Sunday. Come watch the game on our large screen. There will be trivia and food available for purchase. For details call DSN 626-8357 or Comm. 081-5688357. Feb. 4-8: Registration for Group and Private Swim Lessons at Capo FitZone pool Register in person at the Capo FitZone pool for group and private swim lessons (Winter/Spring Session 2). Lessons run from February 12 to March 9 on the following days and for these groups: Tuesdays and Thursdays, Baby-N-Me, Preschoolers, and Level 1; and on Saturdays, Baby-N-Me, Preschoolers, and Levels 1-3. Private lessons are available on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays. To view the complete schedule visit www.navymwrnaples.com or call DSN 626-4254 or Comm. 081811-4254. Feb 5: USO Birthday Celebration Come celebrate the USO’s birthday on February 5 from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Air Terminal Lounge onboard Capodichino. There will be great food and giveaways, including two Monster Gaming Chairs which are valued at $200 each. For details call DSN 626-5713. Feb. 5: Scholarship Night at Naples Middle School The NSA Naples School Liaison office is hosting Scholarship Night on February 5 from 5 to 6:30 p.m. at Naples Middle High School cafeteria for students who are attending or planning to attend college next year. Students and their parents will receive information about local and military-connected scholarships; learn about the application process; and meet representatives from various local groups and organizations who can provide scholarship opportunities. For details email naplesSLO@eu.navy.mil or call DSN 629-6549 or Comm. 081-811-6549.
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PANoRAMA February 1, 2019
COLOR ME: GROUNDHOG DAY
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COPERTO / Overcast FREDDISSIMO / Freezing FREDDO / Cold GHIACCIO / Ice GRANDINE / Hail INVERNO / Winter NEBBIA / Fog
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Where Does Groundhog Day Come From? From National Centers for Environmental Information
Every February 2, thousands of people gather at Gobbler’s Knob in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania, to await the spring forecast from a special groundhog. Commonly known as Groundhog Day, because the groundhog will emerge from his simulated tree trunk home and look for his shadow, which will help him make his much-anticipated forecast. According to legend, if Phil sees his shadow the United States is in store for six more weeks of winter weather. But, if Phil doesn’t see his shadow, the country should expect warmer temperatures and the arrival of an early spring. History of Groundhog Day Groundhog Day originates from an ancient celebration of the midway point between the winter solstice and the spring equinox – the day right in the middle of astronomical winter. According to superstition, sunny skies that day signify a stormy and cold second half of winter while cloudy skies indicate the arrival of warm weather. The trail of Phil’s history leads back to Clymer H. Freas, city editor of the Punxsutawney Spirit newspaper. Inspired by a group of local groundhog hunters, whom Freas named the Punxsutawney Groundhog Club, he declared Phil as “America’s official forecasting groundhog” in 1887. As he continued to embellish the groundhog’s story year after year, other newspapers picked it up, and soon everyone looked to Punxsutawney
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Phil for the prediction of when spring would return to the country. Other ‘Weather Forecasting’ Groundhogs Around the United States While Punxsutawney Phil claims to be the nation’s official forecasting groundhog, he’s not the only furry forecaster in the United States. Some other notable contenders include: General Beauregard Lee of Atlanta, Georgia; Sir Walter Wally of Raleigh, North Carolina; Jimmy of Sun Prairie, Wisconsin; Octorara Orphie of Quarryville, Pennsylvania; Staten Island Chuck from the Staten Island (New York) Zoo; Unadilla from Nebraska; Chuck from Ohio; French Creek from West Virginia; and the Cajun Groundhog from Louisiana. Other forecasting “groundhogs” include Ridge Lea Larry, a stuffed groundhog from Western New York, and the Tennessee “Groundhog” of Silver Point, Tennessee, which is actually someone dressed up like a groundhog on a motorcycle. While Groundhog Day is a way to have a little fun at mid-winter, climate records and statistics tell us that winter probably isn’t over. Climatologically speaking, the three coldest months of the year are December, January and February, so winter typically still has a bit more to go when the groundhog comes out in search of his shadow each year on February 2. But the idea of Groundhog Day gives many people hope that the cold winter weather will be over soon as they anticipate the warmer days of spring that are not as far away as they were just a few short months ago.
Answer to last week’s puzzle
BISTECCA / Steak CARBOnE / Charcoal COndIMEnTO / Seasoning FuMO / Smoke GRIGLIA / Grill GRIGLIATA / Barbecue MARInATA / Marinade pATATA / potato pROpAnO / propane SCAMpAGnATA / picnic SCOTTARE / Sear SFRIGOLARE / Sizzle SpATOLA / Spatula SpIEdInO / Kabob
Feb. 2: Feb. 9: Feb. 14: Feb. 16:
upcoming uSO Tours Capodichino Office 081-568-5713 Support Site Office 081-811-4903 http://naples.uso.org http://www.sg-tours.com
TOuRS OpEn TO BOTh u.S. MILITARy And nATO I.d. CARd hOLdERS
Wine Tasting in the Caserta Countryside. . . €55 Sorrento and Ceramics of Vietri . . . . . . . . . €35 Valentine’s Day Dinner in a Cave . . . . . . . . €58 Pharmacy of the Incurables and Veiled Christ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . €30 Feb. 17: Presidents Day Weekend: A Day in Rome. . €35 Feb. 18: Ruins of Pompeii and Wine Tasting Lunch . €55 Wine tasting tours are for adults only
EXTENDED TOURS Mar. 9-10: Mar. 23-24: Apr. 9-13: Apr 20-21: May 11-12: May 24-27: July 4-7:
Weekend in Alberobello . . . . . . . . . . . . €195 Perugia and Assisi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . €188 Spring Break in Morocco . . . . . . . . . . . 1,070 Easter Weekend in Florence and Pisa . . €195 Mother’s Day Weekend in Ischia . . . . . €169 Memorial Day Weekend on the French Riviera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . €475 4th of July Weekend in Malta . . . . . . . . €485
For tour information, call the USO at DSN 626-5713 or 629-4903 or visit www.sg-tours.com
15 MERCATO/CLASSIFIED ADS Panorama February 1, 2019
• FREE MERCATO ADS • 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.
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 6265112) 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 626-5856/ 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 081-568-7884 (DSN 626-7884). Deadline is Wednesday 4 p.m. for the current week’s edition.
M ISCELLANEOUS EACHER NEEDED. Little Learners Pre-school is looking for a part-time teacher. FMI 348-855-3322.
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TALIAN LESSONS, for info contact Elena D'Angelo cell. 340577-5239 or tel. 081-891-1489.
OMEMADE CAKES/SWEETS by Annalisa and Rosy: Plumcakes, pancakes, apple pies, pumpkin pies, traditional Neapolitan sweets (baba’, caprese, etc). Rosy 349-0678071.
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PANoRAMA February 1, 2019