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Friday, March 1, 2019
JFC Naples Command Senior Enlisted Leader Addresses Staff By Command Senior Enlisted Leader Military Assistant, German Army Master Sergeant Stolzki
Command Senior Enlisted Leader, German Army Command Sergeant Major Juergen Stark conducted an initial “quarterly hour” February 18, and briefed the staff on current topics, plans and upcoming events to be organized to strengthen Naples’ community network. The audiences included non-commissioned officers (NCOs) and junior grade officers working at JFC Naples, national support elements, NATO Communication and Information Agency, NATO Allied Command Counter Intelligence as well as the 2nd NATO Signal Battalion. Focusing on the importance of the NCOs contribution to staff workflow, Stark encouraged the attendees to support the mobile training activities which JFC Naples provides to NATO partner nations with their knowledge and experiences. JFC Naples continuous to send out its subject matter expert teams to provide classes and training sessions to multiple NATO partner nations. “Joining such a mobile training
Shanahan Discusses Results of Trip to Southwest Asia, Europe By Jim Garamone
Joint Force Command Senior Enlisted Leader, German Army Command Sergeant Major Juergen Stark conducted an initial “quarterly hour” February 18 and briefed the staff on current topics, plans and upcoming events. Photo by JFC Naples Public Affairs
team is one of the few chances for NCOs to demonstrate to partners their leadership and training capacities,” Stark said, adding that it is also “a great opportunity to discover
new countries, gain experiences in a different cultural environment and to develop own skills.” JFC SENIOR ENLISTED LEADER
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Public Safety Ashore By Navy Region Europe, Africa, Southwest Asia Public Affairs
Every day, the installations of Navy Region Europe, Africa, Southwest Asia (EURAFSWA) play a significant role in preserving and protecting the safety and security of Navy, joint and allied forces throughout Europe, Africa and Southwest Asia. Ensuring the safety of those who protect our forces is just as important – in fact, it’s one of Region EURAFSWA’s five key shore missions. Whether it’s base secu-
rity, fire prevention, safety instruction or emergency management, Public Safety is a crucial part of our normal operations at every base throughout the region. The most visible Public Safety component, as it is in civilian life, is our “police force” – in this case, the Navy masters-at-arms (MA) who comprise the military police component of our installations. MAs not only stand watch at the gates of our bases throughout the region, PUBLIC SAFETY ASHORE
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Security personnel perform a simulated felony stop during a security drill aboard Naval Support Activity (NSA) Naples, Jan. 22. NSA Naples is an operational ashore base that enables U.S., allied, and partner nation forces to be where they are needed, when they are needed to ensure security and stability in Europe, Africa, and Southwest Asia. Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Donavan K. Patubo
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Patrick M. Shanahan said his first trip as acting defense secretary was timely and has given him a lot to chew on moving forward. In a session with reporters traveling with him, the acting secretary also spoke about the president’s emergency declaration. The trip took him to Afghanistan, Iraq, Belgium and Germany. He met with American service members in Afghanistan and Iraq, and attended a NATO meeting of defense ministers in Brussels. Shanahan ended his trip at the Munich Security Conference, where he also participated in a meeting of the coalition to defeat the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria. Southwest Asia In Afghanistan, the acting secretary was briefed by U.S. commander in the country, Army Gen. Austin S. Miller. “The importance of that was to assess the plan and then go meet with the Special Forces themselves and talk to how they were going to generate more capacity because this is all about generating more capacity,” Shanahan said. “I’ve got a set of taskings as a result of those visits and I’m sure General Miller is supported.” SHANAHAN VISIT Page 7
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CAPTAIN’S CORNER By Capt. Todd Abrahamson NSA Naples Commanding Officer
EP BEGINS MONDAY! Our installation’s Final Evaluation Problem (FEP), begins next week and will mark the final assessment of this certification cycle. As a military installation, our primary mission is to protect the base and all personnel within our fence-line. This is therefore the most important certification process we go through as NSA Naples. As you’ve seen on this week’s front page, public safety isn’t just a priority for our installation, it’s what our regional commander expects from all installations throughout Europe, Africa, and Southwest Asia. As one of our five key shore missions, public safety is a big part of what keeps us running as an operational platform. Just like a ship, our ability to skillfully maintain security, force protection, fire prevention, and emergency management standards is what keeps us in the fight. So please make sure you know where you need to be and what you need to be doing between Monday and Wednesday next week. If you haven’t done so already, review your command’s Emergency Action Plan and talk to your shipmates, co-workers, and family members about what you’d do in the event of an emergency. Listen for announcements as well and please heed directions from our security and emergency management personnel. With all hands on deck, I am confident we will ace this and maintain the already high standards our Naples military community has set for itself. Speaking of emergency management, last week’s unexpected storm provided another perfect example of why we must always be ready at work or at home. Inclement weather, natural disasters, or other emergencies are always possible and require us to plan ahead. If you aren’t already, please get signed up for AtHOC emergency notification messages by contacting our Emergency Management department. All personnel should also make sure to monitor local weather reports, just as you would back home. Economy residents must also ensure they know what effect an emergency could have on them or their home. Check out the website or local Facebook page of the town you live in to keep informed about closures or other impacts to local services and facilities. Information breeds readiness, so we should always be working to keep ourselves informed. I also want to put out a reminder for economy residents to check their home’s meter after receiving their bill. ENEL, the local electric company, may charge you based on an estimate during some billing cycles and you may end up paying the difference at the end of said cycle. Sometimes this can be a hefty sum and might be a bit daunting when having to pay it all at once. To avoid this situation, simply follow the instructions printed on the back of your bill to make sure your usage for the month matches the amount you’ve been charged. If you need additional help, contact the Residential Services Office at 081813-5358. Remember, electricity prices here rise during the hours of 0800-1900, Monday through Friday. To keep costs down, try running appliances like dishwashers and washing machines outside of those hours. If you think there might be a maintenance issue affecting your utilities costs, contact your landlord right away. Our Housing Department is also always ready to help with communications if a language barrier exists. Please do not hesitate to call them at 081-811-4466 for help. 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 Mar. 1: Registration Deadline for Beginning Rock Climbing with Outdoor Recreation The registration deadline for a two-day beginning rock climbing course with Outdoor Recreation is March 1. Learn the fundamentals of rock climbing in Cava dei Tirreni from a certified mountain guide and expert climber. You must be 18 years old to participate, and no previous rock climbing experience is needed. For details call DSN 629-4947 or Comm. 081-811-4947. Mar. 4-15: Registration for Lifeguard Training Courses at Capo Fit Zone Want to lifeguard this summer? Registration is open from March 4-15 at the Capo Fit Zone for Lifeguard Training. Training runs Fridays (March 15 and 22) from 3:30 to 8 p.m. and weekends (March 16-17 and 23-24) from 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Cost includes American Red Cross certifications (Lifeguard, First Aid and CPR) and a pocket mask. For details visit www.navymwrnaples.com/fitnesssports/aquatics/capo-fitzone-indoor-pool or call DSN 626-4254 or Comm. 081-811-4254. Mar. 5: Captain’s Cup Soccer Season Team Captains Meeting Soccer Team captains must attend a meeting on March 5 at 3 p.m. at the Fitness Forum, 2nd floor for the 2019 Captain’s Cup Soccer Season. Rosters are due March 7. The season starts March 12 at Carney Park, with games held each Tuesday and Thursday from 6 to 8 p.m. For details call DSN 629-6528 or Comm. 081-811-6528. Mar. 6: Scuba Class with Outdoor Recreation Enjoy the local waters by becoming an open-water certified scuba diver at SuBaia
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Dive Center in Bacoli on Wednesdays (March 6, 13, and 20) and one weekend (either March 16-17 or March 23-24). For registration and details visit www.navymwrnaples.com/recreation/community-recreation/support-site-outdoorrecreation or call DSN 629-4947 or Comm. 081-811-4947. Mar. 8: Indoor 5 vs. 5 Bubble Ball Soccer Tournament Join another fun Intramural Sports Event at the Support Site Fitness Forum on March 8 from 6 to 9 p.m. Tournament is free and open to males and females. Teams can be mixed. A team captain meeting will be held on March 5 at 3 p.m. at the Fitness Forum. Register for the tournament no later than March 6 by calling DSN 6296528 or Comm. 081-811-6528. Mar. 10: What to Expect Baby Shower with Heidi Murkoff The USO and What to Expect are partnering for a seventh year to host baby showers for military moms-to-be around the globe with Heidi Murkoff, the best-selling author of the “What to Expect” book series and founder of the What to Expect Foundation on March 10 at the “La Cucina” galley at U.S. Naval Hospital Naples. For details and registration visit facebook.com/usonaples Mar. 25-28: Carney Park Greens Closed Golfing greens at Carney Park will be closed March 25-28, and will re-open March 29, weather permitting. Temporary greens will be made at the end of each fairway. For details call Comm. 081-526-4296
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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 Leonardo da Vinci Technical Institute Tour NSA Naples High school students from Leonardo da Vinci Technical Institute in S. Maria C.V. (Caserta) toured Naval Support Activity (NSA) Naples 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 Capua in the Caserta province with its 133 years of celebrations scheduled on March 2, 3 and 5. The small town of MonTourist Entry Fee Approved in Venice temarano, east of Avellino, hosts a lively Official municipal lawmakers in Venice parade each year that recalls the approved an entry fee for tourists entering Carnevale Brasiliano, the flamboyant carthe lagoon city. Tourists will be charged nival celebrations in Rio de Janeiro. On three euros ($4.75) for a single-day trip the Amalfi Coast, the biggest parade and starting in May. In the coming year the fee celebrations occur in Maiori, with coswould increase to six euros and it could be tumes, revelry, music and a parade along raised up to 10 euros on heavy tourism the waterfront promenade. Carnival in days. Under the entry fee scheme, visitors Campania wouldn’t be complete without staying in hotels will be exempt from the good food. Families traditionally gather for payment as they already have to pay a a large meal to enjoy the last day of Carnilocal tax for the stay. In 2016, heritage val before the fasting of Lent. The meal ingroup Italia Nostra estimated that 30 mil- cludes lasagna, followed by a second lion people visit the UNESCO World Her- course of meat and vegetables. One of the itage Site each year, with a daily influx of Carnevale desserts are the chiacchiere, more than 82,000. thin strips of sweet pastry dough that are fried and then topped with powdered Carnevale in Campania sugar or sometimes honey. These are popuThroughout Campania, in large cities and lar throughout Italy, and have a wonderful small towns, Carnival time is celebrated variety of names and subtle differences. with parades featuring live music, cosOn Tuesday, March 5 the Carnival celebratumes and allegorical floats. This weekend tions will end. In addition, on Sunday, it is possible to have fun in various cities March 3rd, families can enjoy the Jurassic in the Campania provinces and enjoy the Carnival at the Museum of the UnderCarnival celebrations. One Carnival event ground in Naples. This special event is not to be missed is scheduled for Sunday, dedicated to children who will be able to March 3, in the town of Saviano in the see entertaining shows of Giant Dinosaurs, province of Naples. Allegorical floats and play games and watch magic shows. Chilpeople in costumes will parade through dren in costume will participate in a conthe city center, as well as the Carnival in test for the most beautiful costume. COMPILED BY TERESA MEROLA NSA NAPLES PUBLIC AFFAIRS
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: FIRST FEMALE NAVAL AVIATORS By Gary Nichols NSA Public Affairs
A new chapter in Naval Aviation history was written in 1973 when Secretary of the Navy John W. Warner announced a test program to train female student Naval Aviators. More than four decades had passed since Amelia Earhart successfully became the first woman – and the second person – to complete a non-stop solo flight across the Atlantic Ocean, and the idea of women in the cockpit represented a sea change for naval aviation. The program was initiated to test whether woman were not only capable of surviving, but thriving under the lengthy and rigorous training required to become a Naval Aviator. On March 2, 1973 – three years before women were allowed to enter the U.S. Naval Academy – four women made history when they joined a group of young officers who reported to Naval Air Station (NAS) Pensacola, Florida, to commence flight training in hopes of ultimately receiving their wings of gold as Naval Aviators. They were Lieutenants (junior grade) Barbara Allen and Judith Neuffer and Ensigns Jane Skiles and Kathleen McNary.
After the original group, flight training was discontinued for female student Naval Aviators until the success of the program could be evaluated. On February 22, 1974, Allen became the first member of her class to earn her wings of gold as a Naval Aviator at Naval Air Station Corpus Christi, Texas. Allen was assigned to fly C1s in Alameda, California, with a transport squadron and later became the Navy’s first jetqualified female. In 1976, women were allowed to resume training as Naval Aviators. However, they were limited to only flying helicopters and non-combat aircraft. In 1979 the Naval Flight Officer (NFO) program was opened to women. And, in 1993 Secretary of Defense Les Aspin authorized combat aviation to women, including enlisted female aircrew members, which allowed women to fly combat missions, opening up even more opportunities for women pilots and crew members. Women fill an increasingly important role in today’s Navy as pilots, naval flight officers, navigators, loadmasters, and varied officer and enlisted aircrew positions.
These are the first four women chosen to undergo Naval flight training. Left to right: Lt. (j.g.) Barbara Ann Allen, Ens. Jane M. Skiles, Lt. (j.g.) Judith A. Neuffer, and Ens. Kathleen L. McNary. U.S. Navy photo
SPOTLIGHT: MICHELA PELLECCHIA
Michela Pellecchia, a native-born and raised Neapolitan, has spent the last 30 years in the service of the U.S. government. More than half of that time has been spent serving America’s best and brightest – the children of military service members and DOD civilians. For 18 years, Pellecchia has worked for the Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA). Her current position as a School Registrar at the Naval Support Activity (NSA) Naples Middle High School allows her to interact with all levels of people regularly, including the students. “Playing such an important role in the lives of so many children is very rewarding,” she said. “I love seeing them grow and blossom into adulthood. It's also great experiencing the cultural differences.” Pellecchia has also experienced different cultures through travel. Since 2014, she has been to Paris, France; Rodi, Greece; Tenerife and Rota, Spain; and her favorite place of all, Zanzibar, Africa. “Once you have experienced Africa, you will always feel a tug to return there,” she said. “Once its dust has touched your feet, Africa will stay in your heart.” Aside from traveling, Pellecchia also enjoys skiing and spending time with her husband, Maurizio, and their two sons, Marco and Roberto. And, although her personal time is important to her her professional life is never too far removed from her thoughts. “I feel so much a part of the school community that if I'm away for a long period I begin to miss it,” she said. “The school and my family walk side-by-side. My husband and children also feel part of my job. Everyone knows them.”
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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
● Mar. 1: Resume Writing, 10 a.m. to noon, Support Site FFSC. ● Mar. 1: Developing Your Spending Plan, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Support Site FFSC. ● Mar. 4-8: Command Financial Specialist, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Support Site FFSC. ● Mar. 6: Couponing Workshop, 1 to 2 p.m., Support Site FFSC. ● Mar. 7: Individual Augmentee Discussion Group, 11 a.m. to noon, Support Site FFSC. ● Mar. 8: Interview Skills Workshop, 9 a.m. to 11 a.m., Support Site FFSC. ● Mar. 11-15: TGPS – Pre-Retirement Workshop, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Support Site FFSC. ● Mar. 11: USA Jobs 101, 1 to 3 p.m., Support Site FFSC. ● Mar. 12: Easy Italian, 9 a.m. to noon, Support Site FFSC (1 of 3 sessions). ● Mar. 13: Job Fair workshop, 1 to 2 p.m., Support Site FFSC. All classes require registration. Call 081-811-6372 for more information or to register.
Learning by Doing Alexander, Rikke, Micah, and Thalia, all students in Dr. Humphrey's Biotechnology class, practice gathering evidence as part of their forensic unit. The course is part of DoDEA'S Career and Technical Education (CTE) Program to help "empower students to acquire the necessary academic, technical, and employability skills to enter, compete, and advance in their education and career in a global economy." "I am actually looking to go into forensic science in college," said Thalia, a 12th grader already accepted to a college in Texas. Alexander, a 10th grader, hopes to pursue a career as a surgeon and decided to take the class because he thought it would "provide a strong foundation in medicine." Photo by Elizabeth Ballard
ENERGY CONSERVATION Simple Ways to Start Saving Water at Home From NSA Naples Energy Management Team
NEX Gives Back to Students with Its A-OK Student Reward Program
If you haven’t taken the following steps towards water conservation in your home then start today. Here are some simple steps you can take to start saving water and saving money:
By Kristine M. Sturkie Navy Exchange Service Command Public Affairs
•Fix all leaks - This is the most obvious thing that you can do to stop wasting water at home. •Replace your showerhead with a low-flow alternative - You shower every day so it’s important to reduce the amount of water that you’re using when you do. •Install aerators in your other faucets -Your showerhead isn’t the only faucet where too much water is coming out at once. Add aerators to your other faucets to reduce the amount of water flow. •Insulate all of your hot water pipes -You waste a lot of water by running it to heat it up. This is a lot less likely to be a problem if your water pipes are properly insulated. •Water your plants with your extra water - Collect rainwater as well as safe greywater around the house and use this water in landscape watering around your home. •Turn off the water when you are at the sink - When brushing your teeth and shaving at the sink, don’t let the water run. Learn to wash your face with cool water instead of letting it run to heat up. •Wash full loads of everything that requires water - Dishwashers and washing machines should never be run when they are only half full. •Find ways to replace water use with other options - For example, if you usually use running water to thaw your frozen meats then consider stopping that practice and thawing them in the refrigerator instead.
The Navy Exchange Service Command’s (NEXCOM) A-OK Student Reward Program offers all qualified students to participate in a quarterly drawing for monetary awards of $2,500, $1,500, $1,000 or $500 for a total of $5,500 per quarter. The next drawing will be at the end of March 2019.Any eligible full-time student that has a Bgrade point average equivalent or better, as determined by their school system, may enter the drawing. Homeschooled students can also qualify with acknowledgement that the student has a “B” average or equivalent record of accomplishment. Eligible students include dependent children of active duty members, reservists and military retirees as well as U.S. civilian Department of Defense employees stationed outside the continental United States and U.S. civilian employ-
ees of firms under contract to the Department of Defense outside the continental United States. Students must be enrolled in 1st through 12th grade. Dependent children without an individual Dependent Identification Card must be accompanied by their sponsor to submit their entry. Each student may enter only once each grading period and must reenter with each qualifying report card. To enter the drawing, stop by any NEX with a current report card or progress report and have a NEX associate verify the eligibility. Then fill out an entry card and obtain an A-OK ID which entitles the student to discount coupons for NEX products and services. NEXCOM has been offering students a chance to help pay for college through its A-OK Student Reward Program since 1997. Since the program’s inception, NEXCOM has awarded over $750,000 in savings bonds and monetary awards to students with the help of its generous vendor partners.
For more tips on energy conservation contact Gennaro Gargiulo and Steelworker 2nd Class Axel J. Gomez at DSN 626-1865 or Comm. 081-562-1865
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SOUND OFF: HOW ARE YOU DOING WITH YOUR NEW YEAR’S RESOLUTION?
MR2 Branden Stocks “Every day I’m progressing. I notice the change and I know more change is coming.”
Amy Romanowski “I actually purchased a book on ACE fitness and I’ve been studying. I’m hoping to get my physical training certification in June.”
ABH2 Ada Tate “I’ve definitely become more spiritually self-aware. I got to perform with a Grammy award winning artist and I have music coming out on all platforms this year. My weight is a work in progress. It’s a beautiful struggle.”
Flavia Austin “I’m working on it. I do training every Tuesday and Thursday locally and I’m working on the details for getting to India in October to start my 200 hours of training to become a yoga teacher.”
NCC Elbert Tamondong "I've been maintaining a diverse weekly workout schedule incorporating healthy eating habits, and I'm going to the Pentagon instead of sea duty so I'll have plenty of time to spend with my family. I'd say I'm right on track."
Navy Returns to Flying Union Jack From Chief of Naval Operations Public Affairs
The Navy released a NAVADMIN 039/19 directing the display of the Union Jack in lieu of the First Navy Jack aboard Navy ships and craft, February 21. U.S. Navy ships and craft will return to flying the Union Jack effective June 4, 2019. The date for reintroduction of the Union Jack commemorates the greatest naval battle in history: the Battle of Midway, which began on June 4, 1942. “Make no mistake: we have entered a new era of competition. We must recommit to the core attributes that made us successful at Midway: integrity, accountability, initiative, and toughness,” said Chief of Naval Operations Adm. John Richardson. “For more than 240 years, the Union Jack, flying proudly from jackstaffs aboard U.S. Navy warships, has symbolized these strengths.” The Union Jack is a flag consisting of 50 white stars, representing each of the 50 states, on a blue background. A version of this Jack first flew in 1777 and was updated as new states joined the Union. “The Union Jack is deeply connected to our heritage and our rise as a global nation with a global Navy,” said Richardson. “The Navy is a symbol that projects American values to the world. Just as the Navy embodies the values and principles that we hold dear, our very ap-
Quartermaster 2nd Class Taylor Miller, from Kent, Ohio, unfurls the union jack on the jack staff of the aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69). Dwight D. Eisenhower is undergoing a planned incremental availability during the maintenance phase of the Optimized Fleet Response Plan. Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Kaleb Sarten
pearance in port and at anchor communicates important messages.” The Navy will re-establish the custom in which the commissioned ship in active status having the longest total period in
active status, other than USS Constitution, will display the First Navy Jack until decommissioned or transferred to inactive status. As of June 4, 2019, the only warship authorized to fly the First
Navy Jack is USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19). This policy change does not affect the wearing of the First Navy Jack patch as an optional uniform component on TYPE II/III Navy Working Uniforms.
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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.
Acting Defense Secretary Patrick M. Shanahan talks to reporters on the flight home from Munich, February 16, 2019. DOD photo by Lisa Ferdinando
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He also met with Afghan President Ashraf Ghani and Ambassador Zalmay Khalilzad, Special Representative for Afghanistan Reconciliation. They gave him a better sense of some of the peace dynamics. In Iraq, Shanahan was briefed on progress by Army Lt. Gen. Paul LaCamera. “That gave me a good sense of where we stand on Syria,” he said. They also spoke about building the security forces in Iraq.
European Allies The acting secretary said he came away from the NATO meeting with four takeaways. “One, we’re aligned on Afghanistan,” he said. “No. 2, we really talked about the Russian threat and the best evidence of our alignment on the Russian threat was the unanimous support to the [Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces treaty] decision.” The third was discussion about China, and fourth was how to grow capability and capacity for NATO.
What’s more is the discussions on how to do it together. “Personally, I had a number of very high quality bilateral discussions that were helpful as we talked about Syria and Afghanistan,” he said. “Also, the chance to interact with so many members over a couple of days and a number of meals, I really do feel like I have a very good standing with them and the ability to pick up the phone. That short period of time and the types of interaction give me great confidence that with a couple of phone calls we can really address issues as they come up.” Emergency Declaration In answer to a question, Shanahan said DOD is examining the processes the department will use with respect to the national emergency declaration. “For a number of weeks now, we’ve been laying out the process we would follow if a national emergency were declared and making sure everybody understands the statutes so that we could do things correctly and legally,” he said. Shanahan said that in anticipation of this possibility, Northern Command and the Joint Staff were directed to work together to produce a mission analysis of the border with one key question in mind: “Based on the influx of either drugs or people, how would you assign DOD personnel, guard or Reserve, to support the Department of Homeland Security broadly, not just on a task force? So that has been determined. I will go in and review that analysis now that the emergency has been declared,” the acting secretary said. “Based on that we can do an assessment of what would be appropriate.”
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. 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, March 1 5:30 p.m. A Dog's Way Home, PG 6:30 p.m. Alita: Battle Angel, PG-13 8:30 p.m. Glass, PG-13 9 p.m. Miss Bala, PG-13 Saturday, March 2 3 p.m. How To Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World, PG 3:30 p.m. The Kid Who Would Be King, PG 5:30 p.m. Alita: Battle Angel, PG-13 6:30 p.m. Miss Bala, PG-13 8 p.m. On The Basis of Sex PG-13 8:30 p.m. Glass, PG-13 Sunday, March 3 3 p.m. How To Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World, PG 3:30 p.m. The LEGO Movie 2: The Second Part, PG 6 p.m. Miss Bala, PG-13 7 p.m. Alita: Battle Angel, PG-13 Monday, March 4 Closed, No Movie Tuesday, March 5 Closed, No Movie Wednesday, March 6 5:30 p.m. A Dog's Way Home, PG 6:30 p.m. Alita: Battle Angel, PG-13 7:30 p.m. Glass, PG-13 Thursday, March 7 5:30 p.m. How To Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World, PG 6:30 p.m. Miss Bala, PG-13 7:30 p.m. On The Basis of Sex, PG-13
Alita: Battle Angel PG-13, Action-Adventure-Romance, 122 min. Cast: Rosa Salazar, Mahershala Ali, Eiza Gonzlez, Jennifer Connelly and Lana Condor. Action-packed story of one young woman's journey to discover the truth of who she is and her fight to change the world. A Dog's Way Home Last Showing PG, Drama-Family, 96 min. Cast: Bryce Dallas Howard, Ashley Judd, Barry Watson, Alexandra Shipp and Edward James Olmos. A dog embarks on a 400-mile journey home after it's separated from its owner, Lucas, who is an aspiring medical student. Glass PG-13, Drama-SciFi-Thriller, 129 min. Cast: James McAvoy, Bruce Willis, Samuel L. Jackson, Anya Taylor-Joy and Sarah Paulson. Security guard David Dunn uses his supernatural abilities to track Kevin Wendell Crumb, a disturbed man who has twenty-four personalities.
How To Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World PG, Animation-Action-Adventure, 104 min. Cast: Gerard Butler, Cate Blanchett, Kristen Wiig, Kit Harington and Jonah Hill. When Hiccup discovers Toothless isn't the only Night Fury, he must seek "The Hidden World", a secret Dragon Utopia before a hired tyrant named Grimmel finds it first. The Kid Who Would Be King PG, Adventure-Family-Fantasy, 120 min. Cast: Louis Ashbourne Serkis, Denise Gough, Dean Chaumoo, Tom Taylor and Rhianna Dorris. A band of kids embark on an epic quest to thwart a medieval menace. The LEGO Movie 2: The Second Part PG, Animation-Action-Adventure, 100 min. Cast: Jason Momoa, Alison Brie and Chris Pratt. It’s been five years since everything was awesome and the citizens are facing a huge new threat:
LEGO DUPLO invaders from outer space, wrecking everything faster than they can rebuild. Miss Bala Premiere PG-13, Action-Drama-Thriller, 104 min. Cast: Gina Rodriguez, Thomas Dekker, Vivian Chan, Barbarella Pardo and Cristina Rodlo. Gloria finds a power she never knew she had when she is drawn into a dangerous world of cross-border crime. Surviving will require all of her cunning, inventiveness, and strength. Based on the Spanishlanguage film. On The Basis of Sex Last Showing PG-13, Biography-Drama, 120 min. Cast: Felicity Jones, Armie Hammer, Justin Theroux, Sam Waterston and Kathy Bates. The true story of Ruth Bader Ginsburg, her struggles for equal rights, and what she had to overcome in order to become a female U.S. Supreme Court Justice.
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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they also carry out the same military law enforcement and public safety duties as their counterparts at stateside facilities. By the same token, Region EURAFSWA’s fire and emergency services professionals fulfill similar duties as their U.S. counterparts. Eight EURAFSWA installations have fire and emergency services departments; five of those departments are staffed by U.S. civilians and local national employees, while three use contract employees. At the 15 fire stations throughout Region EURAFSWA, firefighters not only respond to fire calls as they would in the U.S., but they also conduct fire prevention inspections for Sailors, civilians and families – 3,163 in Fiscal Year 2018 (October 2017 to September 2018) – and provide emergency medical response around the clock. These Sailors and civilians are well trained; each year, hundreds of EURAFSWA fire and emergency services personnel receive training in emergency vehicle operation, CPR and incident command. Region firefighters also provide “crash and smash” response services at EURAFSWA airfields, ensuring the safety of aviators and airmen who support Navy, joint and allied air operations. Like their U.S. counterparts, installation Emergency Dispatch Centers are staffed around the clock with U.S. and local national employees. These individuals are U.S.certified to dispatch for police, fire and medical emergencies and can provide lifesaving pre-arrival medical instructions to callers in cases ranging from cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) to childbirth. Emergency management also plays a major role in the Public Safety mission. All Region EURAFSWA installations have an Emergency Operations Center (EOC) staffed by an Incident Management Team to carry out all-hazards response operations when activated. In addition, the Region Operations Center (ROC) is staffed 24/7 and stands up a Crisis Action Team when required in support of the installations. These teams are backed with plans and guidance disseminated and maintained by region and installation EM staff personnel. Whenever an IMT or CAT is activated in response to an all-hazards event, they are immediately thinking about saving lives, protecting
Master-at-Arms 2nd Class David King, front, leads a security team searching for a simulated suspect during a security drill aboard Naval Support Activity (NSA) Naples, Jan. 29. NSA Naples is an operational ashore base that enables U.S., allied, and partner nation forces to be where they are needed, when they are needed to ensure security and stability in Europe, Africa, and Southwest Asia. Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Donavan K. Patubo
property, and ensuring mission-essential functions, with the ultimate goal of returning the base to normal operations. Lastly, Public Safety’s mission of risk assessment and mitigation for our personnel in general workplace safety plays an important part in ensuring the ability of our installations to carry out their mission without incident. Region Safety teams conducted 24,351 informational briefs on safety, ensuring a “Safety Is a Necessity” attitude for all region employees, no matter what the job.
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Following the approach “Don’t ask what this Headquarters can do for you, ask what you can do for this Headquarters,” Stark updated the audience on the status of the Other Ranks Association (OR-A) and encouraged personnel to join its Executive Committee. According to the command’s regular personnel rotation and the subsequent number of people leaving, he inspired everybody to volunteer to keep the association vital. Among other community events, the Other Ranks Association annually organizes the march on the “Path of the Gods” – a world famous hiking track alongside the Amalfi coast. French Army Master Sergeant Jerome Aragon briefed on the details of that event which will take place on March 28. The meeting continued with a preview on a study day on March 29 at the JFC Naples’ Moral and Welfare Association’s theatre that will focus on NATO’s 70th anniversary and all related activities, KFOR’s 20th anniversary, and a comprehensive country brief on North Macedonia- the next state joining the Alliance in the near future. The responsible planner for that event, Royal Air Force Warrant Officer Rab Davies, appreciates any ideas and inputs that contribute for an even more interesting event. Command Sergeant Major Stark concluded the first “Quarterly hour” saying that “a variegated community life significantly develops with everybody’s ideas and support only.” The mission of Allied Joint Force Command Naples is to prepare for, plan and conduct military operations in order to preserve the peace, security and territorial integrity of Alliance member states throughout SACEUR’s Area of Responsibility (AOR) and beyond.
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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. CLOSING MARCH 14, 2019 Mail Clerk, Ua-0305-06 KPP 05, ANN#40411-198308PG, Full Time Permanent. If you have any questions, contact the front desk at DSN 626-5409 or Comm. 081-5685409. 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 next “Meet & Greet” is 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.htm l – 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 THERE ARE NO NEW 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/NA-05/Flex-Open until filled. Pay rate: $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 NSA Chapel is seeking Protestant Director of Religious Education NSA Naples Chapel is seeking a Protestant Director of Religious Education. The successful candidate will be directly responsible for providing a total Protestant religious education program: Levels pre-K through adult. Candidates must be active participants in the NSA Chapel, demonstrate spiritual maturity, and have training and experience in religious education and management. This is a 25 hour/week contract position. For details email Chaplain Tiongson at joselito.tiongson@eu.navy.mil
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Mar. 28: Women's History Month Celebration Join the CNE-CNA-C6F multicultural heritage committee as they celebrate Women’s History Month, March 28 at 10 a.m. in the Capodichino theater. This event recognizes the contributions of women to our nation and this year's theme, "Visionary Women: Champions of Peace and Nonviolence," emphasizes their contributions while striving for peace. For details email dwayne.Edmond@eu.navy.mil. Apr. 20: Easter Eggstravaganza at Carney Park 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. Now-Mar. 1: Swim to Salerno, 50-kilometer 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-Mar. 15: Registration Open for Youth Baseball, Softball and Teeball It’s time to register your child(ren) for Youth Sports & Fitness Spring 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-
MORE BASE NOTES youth/youth-sports or call DSN 629-4725 or Comm. 081-811-4725. Now-Mar. 28: Ship Shape with USNH Naples Get ready, get fit, get healthy with Ship Shape a six-series course that consists of lecture material followed by an instructor-led exercise session hosted by U.S. Naval Hospital Naples. Sessions will be held now through March 28 on the following days and locations: Each Wednesday at 2 p.m. at the Capodichino Clinic; and each Thursday at 3 p.m. at USNH Naples. Course content includes workshops on nutrition, exercise and lifestyle modification to assist you in reaching your wellness goals. For registration or details call Health Promotion and Wellness at DSN 629-6305 or 626-5977. Now-Mar. 29: NOSC Scholarships are Open for Applications NOSC Scholarships are available to high school seniors, spouses and high school graduated dependents residing in the Naples area. For details visit www.NOSCItaly.com or email noscscholarship@gmail.com or call DSN 629-7313. 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. USNH Naples Physical Therapy Accepting New Active Duty Patients Only Effective immediately, the Physical Therapy Clinic at U.S. Naval Hospital Naples will begin to refer new non-active duty patients to the Italian care network due to a shortage in provider staffing. Active duty service members 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 6296183 or Comm. 081-811-6183 with any questions or concerns. Safety Office Reminders Driving Under the Influence (DUI): The base has had two reported DUI’s in the past two weeks. During one incident, which occurred off base, the motor vehicle operator refused to consent to testing. Remember that if you refuse to consent to testing by local police – who DO NOT need probable cause to stop you – can charge you based solely on observation, and they will also confiscate your driver’s license. This will also result in your base driving privileges being suspended. The blood alcohol content (BAC) limit for a DUI is .05%. Use designated drivers, call your friend or someone in your chain of command, BUT NEVER DRINK and DRIVE. For details email james.a.dickinson@eu.navy.mil or call DSN 626-3147 or Comm. 081568-3147. Parking Safety: In both parking garage’s onboard Capodichino, pedestrians have the right of way. It is important to note that in the East garage (near the Capo Inn and base library) traffic flows in different directions: Floors -2 and -1 flow in one direction; while floors 1 through 5 flow in the opposite direction. Motorists should watch out for “Do Not Enter” signs and arrows on the pavement or walls, and the movement of other vehicles. NEVER turn the wrong way down a lane in either garage. Several near-misses have occurred due to people violating the correct flow of traffic to get into a coveted parking spot. For details email james.a.dickinson@eu.navy.mil or call DSN 626-3147 or Comm. 081568-3147. Winter Safety: February is traditionally the coldest month with the greatest possibility of freezing rain, snow, and black ice in Naples. Motorists should slow down on elevated roads as they tend to freeze quickly and create black ice. For
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details email james.a.dickinson@ eu.navy.mil or call DSN 626-3147 or Comm. 081-568-3147. NMCRS New Office Hours and Thrift Store Closure The Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society’s office hours have changed. The new office hours are 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Monday through Thursday. Additionally, the NMCRS Thrift Store at Support Site will be temporarily closed during the transition to new leadership. The projected re-opening of the Thrift Shop is March 5. For details email NMCRS Relief Services Assistant Zoe Peck at zoe.peck@nmcrs.org or call DSN 626-3913 or Comm. 081-568-3913. 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. ReNuLife Weight Management and Wellness Program U.S. Naval Hospital Naples is proud to offer an innovative, multidisciplinary approach to weight loss. ReNuLife is a nutrition transformation process. We have reviewed the science and collaborated across multiple health disciplines to bring the Naples community this opportunity. This 12-week program includes fun and practical ways to transform nutrition and improve overall health. No weight-loss supplements, pills, powders or gimmicks. This program has appointments available at Support Site and Capodichino. For details email usn.naples.navhospnaplesit.list.nh nap-health-promotions@mail.mil or call DSN 626-5977/6807 or Comm. 081-811-5977/6807.
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CARNEVALE
COLOR ME: CARNEVALE I A F L F O E W I R F Q V R M
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CARNEVALE – Mardi Gras CELEBRAZIONE – Celebration CHIACCHIERE – Pastry CORIANDOLI – Confetti COSTUME – Costume DANZARE – Dance
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FESTA MASCHERATA – Masquerade LASAGNE – Lasagne MASCHERA – Mask PARATA – Parade SAGRA – Festival SCHERZO – Prank
AllENAToRE / Coach ARBiTRo / Referee ATTACCANTE / Striker ATTACCo / offense CAlCiARE / Kick CAlCio / Soccer CAMpo / Field diFENSoRE / defender dRiBBlARE / dribble FAlloSo / Foul GoAl / Goal pAlloNE / Ball pASSAGGio / pass poRTiERE / Goalie SEGNARE / Score SQuAdRA / Team STAdio / Stadium SupplEMENTARi / overtime
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DAILY TOURS
How is ‘Carnevale’ Celebrated in America? From the Library of Congress
Mardi Gras – or “Carnevale” as it is known throughout the world – began as a traditional Catholic festival that typically occurs before Lent. Mardi Gras is a French phrase meaning “Fat Tuesday,” referring to the day before Ash Wednesday It’s thought that Mardi Gras was first brought to Alabama by French explorers as early as 1699. However, the first recorded carnival observance occurred in Mobile, Alabama, in 1703. Celebrating Mardi Gras gave residents of Mobile the chance to enjoy the end of winter with a fine meal, some wine, and reminisce with families and friends. According to legend, Michael Krafft, a one-eyed Pennsylvania Dutch transplant, celebrated the season with friends at a restaurant in downtown Mobile in 1830. Following the meal, these tipsy revelers “borrowed” some agricultural implements from a sidewalk display outside a downtown hardware store. Then, with cow bells, rakes, and hoes in hand, Krafft and his friends paraded through the streets of the town and thus was born the Cowbellion de Rakin Society, the first parading Mystic Society. In 1866, after the Civil War, during the period when Mobile was still occupied by Union Forces, another group, led by Joseph Stillwell
Cain, decided to revive the Krafft parade (which had been on hiatus during the war). They “borrowed” a coal wagon from a local business, and dressed in improvised costumes depicting a legendary Chickasaw Indian chief, Slacabamorinico, they paraded through the streets of town on Shrove Tuesday, thus giving rebirth to Mardi Gras, which has been observed in Mobile ever since. Highlights of Mobile Mardi Gras history include the crowning of “royalty.” In 1872, Daniel E. Huger first reigned as Carnival King Felix I, and a carnival association was established. Ethel Hodgson ruled as Mobile’s first Mardi Gras queen in 1893. Later, in 1939, The Colored Carnival Association (later to be renamed the Mobile Area Mardi Gras Association) selected a king and queen and elected the “Mayor of Colored Mobile,” later retitled Grand Marshal. In 1968, Joe Cain Day was established as an all-inclusive street parade that anyone was welcome to join. While originating along the Gulf Coast, the Mardi Gras celebration – especially the costumes and parades where beads, candy and moon pies are thrown from floats – has quickly spread to communities around the country where people have joined in the festivities and now enjoy one of the world’s most beloved holidays.
upcoming uSo Tours Capodichino office 081-568-5713 Support Site office 081-811-4903 http://naples.uso.org http://www.sg-tours.com
Mar. 8: Women’s Day at Cantina del Vesuvio Winery . . . . . . . . . . €45 Mar. 9: Children Farm Day: From Fruit to Jam . . €42 Mar. 10: The Angel Caves of Pertosa. . . . . . . . . . . €54 Mar. 15: Wine and Dine in a Cave . . . . . . . . . . . . . €55 Mar. 16: Sassi “Stone” of Matera. . . . . . . . . . . . . . €47 Mar. 17: Junior Cake Decorating Class . . . . . . . . . €30 Mar. 23: The Magical Island of Capri . . . . . . . . . . €87 Mar. 24: Sorrento and Amalfi Coast . . . . . . . . . . . €40 Mar. 30: Sant’Agata dei Goti with Wine Tasting Lunch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . €55 Mar. 31: Hiking the Path of Gods . . . . . . . . . . . . . €43 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:
TouRS opEN To BoTH u.S. MiliTARy ANd NATo i.d. CARd HoldERS
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
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M ISCELLANEOUS ARCH 5: THE AMERICAN FEDERATION OF GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES (AFGE) Open House An open house conference call for all Government Employees in the Naples and Gaeta area will be held on Tuesday, March 5th in the Capodichino Theater from 16001800. The guest speaker will be Peter Winch, AFGE District 14 representative. Mr. Winch will present information on the benefits of joining the AFGE, the largest federal employee union representing 700,000 federal and D.C. government workers nationwide and overseas. For more information contact AFGE 3712 local President Biagio Galeota at 339 616 3998.
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TALIAN LESSONS, for info contact Elena D'Angelo cell. 340-577-5239 or tel. 081-891-1489.
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OMEMADE CAKES/SWEETS by Annalisa and Rosy: Plumcakes, pancakes, apple pies, pumpkin pies, traditional Neapolitan sweets (baba’, caprese, etc). Rosy 3490678071.
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