Panorama September 6, 2019 by NSA Naples

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September is National Preparedness Month USNS Carson City (T-EPF 7) Arrives at Gaeta The USNS Carson City (T-EPF 7), a Military Sealift Command Spearhead-class expeditionary fast transport ship arrived at Naval Support Activity Naples detachment Gaeta, August 29, 2019. Carson City, assigned to commander, Task Force 63, recently concluded its 2019 Africa Partnership Station (APS) deployment to the Gulf of Guinea, where the embarked crew and international partners worked alongside five African partner nations to conduct small boat maintenance, maritime law enforcement engagements, and medical and community relations outreach in the region. To the right is U.S. 6th Fleet flagship USS Mount Whitney (LCC 20), a Blue Ridge-class amphibious command and control ship, which is forward-deployed to Gaeta. Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Donavan K. Patubo

9/11 – Never Forget, Never Lose Hope, Never Surrender Dr. Alfred Goldberg Former Office of the Secretary of Defense Historian

As no other event in U.S. history – not even the attack at Pearl Harbor in 1941 – the deadly assaults on New York and Washington that took the lives of almost 3,000 people, including 343 firefighters and 71 law enforcement officers, on September 11, 2001, shattered the nation’s sense of security, and united the country as it had not seen since Pearl Harbor. At 8:46 a.m. the World Trade Center North Tower was hit by American Airlines Flight 11 after being hijacked by five Al-Qaeda terrorists. All 92 people aboard were killed. At 9:02 a.m. the World Trade Center South Tower was hit by United Airlines Flight 175 after being hijacked by five Al-Qaeda terrorists. All 65 people aboard were killed. Page 11

REMEMBERING 9/11

Smoke pours from the southwest corner of the Pentagon after a hijacked commercial airliner crashed into the building on September 11, 2001. U.S. Navy Photo by Journalist 1st Class Mark D. Faram

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By Daniel Tressler Naval Support Activity Naples Emergency Management Office

The Federal Emergency Management Program (FEMA), and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), has observed National Preparedness Month since 2004 to reflect upon the importance of preparedness at the family and individual level. National Preparedness Month is promoted under the Ready campaign and their partners, including Ready Navy, which were designed to educate and empower the American people to prepare for, respond to, and mitigate emergencies, including natural and manmade disasters through public outreach and community involvement. FEMA became integrated under the umbrella of the DHS in 2003, prior to that, the agency was primarily operating out of 10 regional offices scattered around the United States. In 2004, with the assistance of new DHS resources, the Ready campaign was launched. Only one year later, the nation was rocked by the devastating aftermath of Hurricane Katrina on the Louisiana and Mississippi coasts, challenging the DHS in ways it had never though possible. As the situation began to unfold, it became apparent just how important it was that families and individuals alike identify and prepare NATIONAL PREPAREDNESS MONTH Page 7

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CAPTAIN’S CORNER By Capt. Todd Abrahamson NSA Naples Commanding Officer

eptember 11, 2001 – NSA Naples remembers. On September 11, 2001, four airplanes were hijacked with one flown into the Pentagon and two into the Twin Towers of the World Trade Center in New York City. The fourth was downed by the terrorists after passengers fought back. American Airlines Flight 77 hit the Pentagon, causing 184 fatalities. Specific to Department of Navy, the fatalities were: 33 military personnel, six civilians, and three contractors. American Airlines Flight 11 and United Airlines Flight 175 hit the Twin Towers at the World Trade Center, New York City. United Airlines Flight 93 went down in Shanksville, Pennsylvania. The attacks killed 2,996 people and injured over 6,000 others. The attacks, instead of dividing our country, united our people and brought resolve to our military. To honor those we lost, there will be a Remembrance Run held at the Support Site Gym on Monday, September 9 from 6:15 to 8 a.m. There will also be an event held at the Capodichino courtyard on Wednesday, September 11 at 8 a.m. I encourage you all to take a moment on September 11 to reflect on the attacks, what they mean to you, the sacrifices of those we lost, and the ability of our military and our allies to find strength and unity amidst tragedy. The COLA survey is here! The Overseas Cost of Living Allowance is intended to equalize purchasing power so that Service members can purchase the same level of goods and services overseas as they could if they were stationed in the U.S. It is calculated by comparing the prices of goods and services overseas with average prices for equivalent goods and services in the U.S. The result of this comparison is an index that reflects a cost of living. The Living Pattern Survey (LPS) is available online through September 30, 2019, at the following link: https://www.defensetravel.dod.mil/site/colaSurvey.cfm?ID=italy. The Living Pattern Survey is required once every three years to determine where service members shop and how they allocate their purchases between local markets, U.S. Government, and online shopping facilities. Participation in the survey is limited to service members who have been at the duty station for three months or longer. The survey is fully automated and can be completed on any personal computer. The estimated time to complete is 40-50 minutes. It’s your money at stake. The next Town Hall is coming up at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, September 18 and will be kicked-off by our very own Admiral Foggo, Commander, U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa, Commander, Allied Joint Force Command Naples! I and our senior level leadership want to ensure our community is empowered to voice their concerns. This is a great opportunity not just to hear what we have to say, but also to ask me, my team, and some of our tenant command leadership questions about topics that affect you and your families. We’ll have representatives from each department at NSA Naples, as well as our local DoDEA school principals, Navy Exchange and Commissary management, and U.S. Naval Hospital Naples leadership. Even if you’re unable to attend in person, you have the ability to ask our experts important questions via our Facebook page during the event via a computer or your mobile device. So don’t miss out! As always, thanks for reading the Panorama! For more information about NSA Naples, please follow us on:

BASE NOTES The DRMO/DLA Disposition Services Process DLA Disposition Services is responsible for the disposal of excess DOD personal property, foreign excess personal property (FEPP), scrap, hazardous waste, and property requiring demilitarization. This process was formerly referred to as Defense Reutilization and Marketing Office (DRMO). For details email lscnaples@eu.navy.mil or call DSN 6266698, or Comm. 081-568-6698. Now-Oct. 1: Deadline to Submit TA Applications Through Navy College Office Are you interested in starting or continuing your college education? Now is the time to get started by checking in with the Navy College Office onboard Capodichino and beginning the process of submitting Tuition Assistance Navy College Program for Afloat College Education Distance Learning (TA/NCPACE DL) for fiscal year 2020 (beginning October 1, 2019). You can submit your tuition assistance (TA) requests up to 120 days in advance of your term start date, however, applications must be command approved no less than 14 days before your class starts. TA requests are processed on a first-come, firstserved basis. The sooner you submit your application, the sooner you can receive your authorization voucher once October 1 funding is released. Deadline for UMUC Fall 2 on-site courses is October 21. Commands must approve TA funding no later than October 7. For details call DSN 626-

6675. Deadline for CTC Fall 2 on-site courses is October 21. Commands must approve TA funding no later than October 7. For details call DSN 626-6761. Deadline for Oklahoma University Fall 2019 on-site courses is October 22. Commands must approve TA funding no later than October 8. For details call DSN 626-6672. For additional details email the Navy College Office at nconaples@livehelpnow.net or call DSN 626-5591 or Comm. 081-568-5591. Now-Sept. 30: National Library Card Sign-Up Month Register for your library card during the month of September or enter a quiz for a chance to win prizes at the Capodichino and Support Site Libraries. Gaeta patrons can sign up at the Gaeta Fleet Recreation Center. For details call Support Site library at DSN 629-4361 or Comm. 081-811-4361. Now-Sept. 20: Registration for Greenkeeper’s Revenge Tournament Registration for Greenkeeper’s Revenge Tournament at Carney Park Golf Course will be held from September 2-20 at the golf course. The tournament will be held September 21 beginning at 8 a.m. and is open to teens and adults. The greenkeeper will set the course with unusual spots and holes in difficult locations, so bring your best golf game, cunning and patience. Cost includes green fee, golf cart, range balls, prize fund and lunch. For details call Comm. 081-526-4296.

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Buon fine settimana – and remain vigilant.

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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, e-mail noscpresident4@gmail.com or visit http://noscitaly.com or the Napoli Operational Support Club on Facebook. 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 More than 40 vessels from 18 nations are taking part in the annual NATO Northern Coasts naval exercise in the Danish Straits school weekly service meets Thursdays from 1:15 to 2:30 which will began this week and will run through September 19. Photo courtesy of NATO Public Affairs p.m. For details email Garry at beyondyouthnaples@gmail.com or visit https://www.facebook.com/beyondyouth/ or call DSN 629-4603.

Over 40 Ships Begin Exercise Northern Coasts in the Baltic Sea

From NATO Public Affairs

Around 3,000 troops and more than 40 vessels from 18 nations are taking part in the annual Northern Coasts naval exercise that started this past week in Copenhagen harbor. Northern Coasts will take place near the Danish straits connecting the Baltic Sea to the North Sea, as well as between Kiel and Bornholm. It will run through 19 September 19. “The Baltic Sea is of vital importance for the Alliance and is bordered by six NATO countries,” NATO spokesperson Oana Lungescu said. “Northern Coasts is now in its 13th year. Unfortunately the security environment in the region has deteriorated after Russia’s illegal annexation of Ukraine’s Crimea and its continuing military-build-up.” She added that NATO had responded to Russia’s aggressive actions by increasing air and naval patrols in the region and by deploying just over 4,500 troops to Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania and Poland. Northern Coasts is a recurring exercise which has been taking place in the Baltic Sea since 2007. It is hosted by a different Baltic country each year. German Navy Admiral Stephan Haisch will lead the units involved in the exercise from the German Navy’s operations center in Glücksburg. As part of the exercise scenario, a fictitious regional country raises territorial claims over islands in the Baltic Sea using its naval forces to threaten freedom of navigation. Acting on a UN-mandate, Allied and partner forces will seek to restore freedom of naviga-

tion. Training will also include maritime surveillance, naval combat, air-defence, anti-submarine warfare and mine-clearance. Belgium, Denmark, Germany, Estonia, Finland, France, Italy, Canada, Croatia, Latvia, Lithuania, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Sweden, Switzerland, United Kingdom and the United States will participate with ships and aircraft. NATO’s Standing Mine Countermeasures Group One (SNMCMG1) will also be taking part. NATO recently celebrated 70 years of the transatlantic Alliance. During a ceremony in the Mellon Auditorium in Washington, D.C. on April 3. NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg discussed the importance of the alliance – past, present and future – in the same room where the Foreign Ministers of the 12 founding Allies met to sign the North Atlantic Treaty on April 4, 1949. “Its reach is vast, and it has stood the test of time – because we have united around our core commitment to protect and defend one another,” he stated. 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.

Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States is a nonprofit organization comprised of eligible veterans and military service members from 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 Thursday of each month from 6 to 7 p.m. at the Support Site Community Room. For details call VFW Post Commander Randy Purham at 349-625-9511 or email vfwpost12159@gmail.com or visit 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 081-5684788 or 626-4788 or visit American Red Cross Naples on Facebook. Animals Without Limits (AWL) is searching for volunteers who want to help at our Animal Hospice in Lago Patria. We also need volunteers for different projects on the Support Site base. For details email awlrescueteam@gmail. com or director@animalswithoutlimits.com. The American Soccer Club (ASC) of Napoli is looking for qualified coaches. For details email doc@ascnapoli.com. 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 Thursday, 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. For details call DSN 6263913 or Comm. 081-568-3913.

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HISTORY: AS INFAMY DAWNED IN THE PACIFIC, WAR SIMMERED IN THE ATLANTIC

President Franklin D. Roosevelt By U.S. Navy Retired Rear Adm. Sam Cox Former Director, Naval History and Heritage Command

Although December 7, 1941, is marked as the official entry of the United States into World War II following the Japanese attack at Pearl Harbor, the fact is that the U.S. Navy was already in an undeclared shooting war with Nazi Germany at sea well before that. President Franklin D. Roosevelt and other senior U.S. and political leadership were convinced that England could not be allowed to fall. U.S. Navy leaders were particularly concerned about the possibility that the Royal Navy could fall into Nazi hands (as did most of the French Navy, before the British unilaterally sank most of it) which would dramatically increase the naval threat to the United States. As a result the U.S. pressed the envelope on “neutrality” and in many cases technically exceeded it, and multiple such “violations” were cited in Germany’s declaration of war against the U.S. after Pearl Harbor. In agreement with the British government, U.S. Navy assets were escorting trans-Atlantic convoys across “our side” of the Atlantic as far as Iceland before handing them

Convoy SC-48, bound from Canada to England, mid-October 1941. Convoy seen from a U.S. Navy patrol plane about 10 hours after the Benson-Livermore-class destroyer USS Kearny (DD 432) was torpedoed in the early morning of October 17. A VP-74 aircraft dropped blood plasma to USS Kearny at this time. Note the Benson-class destroyer in foreground. U.S. Navy photo

off to British escorts, frustrating German U-boats, who were under orders not to attack U.S. warships, although identification could be challenging (especially after we “loaned” the British 50 World War Ivintage four-piper destroyers). On April 10, 1941, the Gleavesclass destroyer USS Niblack (DD 424) dropped depth charges on a German U-boat without result, but arguably the first U.S. “shot” of World War II. On September 4, 1941, the Wickesclass destroyer USS Greer (DD 145) was on patrol in the North Atlantic when it made contact with a British patrol bomber. The plane reported seeing a submarine – identified as the German U-652 submarine – and fired depth charges at it. U-652 retaliated by firing two torpedos at Greer, which missed, and Greer responded with an unsuccessful depth charge attack. At the time, U.S. Navy rules of

engagement (ROE) allowed passing tactical data to the British, but otherwise limited U.S. forces to selfdefense. A week later President Roosevelt described the “Greer incident” in a radio address. This incident resulted in a new ROE approved by President Roosevelt, which became known as the “shoot-on-sight” order allowing U.S. ships to attack any Uboat detected. On October 17, 1941, the BensonLivermore-class destroyer USS Kearney (DD 432) responded to a wolf-pack attack that had overpowered the Canadian escorts of a convoy. Kearney conducted several depth charge attacks on German U-boats before being hit and damaged by a torpedo fired by U-568, killing 11 U.S. Sailors and wounding 22 more. As the conflict continued to escalate, during daylight two weeks later, on October 31, Clemson-class

destroyer USS Reuben James (DD 245) positioned herself between an ammunition ship and a German wolf-pack, and was hit by a torpedo from U-552 intended for a merchant ship (so said the Germans). The torpedo detonated the forward magazine, blowing the bow off the ship, and causing the Reuben James to sink within five minutes. Only 44 her crew of 136 Sailors survived. At the time of the attack on Pearl Harbor, the U.S. political and military leadership viewed the Atlantic Theater as paramount, and numerous naval assets, including aircraft carriers and battleships were diverted from the Pacific Fleet. In particular, the priority basing of long-range patrol aircraft to the Atlantic was a critical factor in the acute shortage of such aircraft (and trained crews and parts) at Pearl Harbor which contributed significantly to the Japanese surprise.

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UPCOMING FLEET AND FAMILY SUPPORT CENTER EVENTS

Gear Up for Golfing at Carney Park

For more information about local Fleet and Family Support Center (FFSC) events, visit www.facebook.com/NaplesFFSC

PGA professional and Golf program manager Wayland Abernathy III (right) offers feedback to Grace Tanaka, 9, as she practices putting during a Get Golf Ready lesson August 24. Carney Park Golf programs are heating up as temperatures fall – it’s the perfect weather to hit the links. Upcoming events include: Get Golf Ready introduces people 10 years and older to the sport or helps beginners perfect their game; The Greenkeeper’s Revenge Tournament on September 21 will challenge golfers with a unique course set up; and Team up with a friend or family member for the Putting Championship on October 19. For more information about these programs and other events visit www.navymwrnaples.com and click on “Recreation.” To register call Carney Park Golf Course at Commercial 081-526-4296. Photo by Jessica Tanaka

Small Steps Save Lives When Person Is at Risk By David Vergun

In September, the Defense Department (DOD) kicked off Suicide Prevention Month with a reminder: Small steps save lives. Defense Suicide Prevention Office Director Dr. Karen Orvis stressed that taking simple safety measures and precautions can prevent someone who’s distraught or depressed from taking his or her own life. Orvis was a guest speaker at the 2019 Suicide Prevention Conference sponsored by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and DOD “Be there and step up,” she said. “We can all do meaningful, yet small, steps to help prevent suicide.” Orvis said knowing some key facts about suicide can help family, friends and colleagues form a suicide prevention strategy: ● Most military and veteran suicide deaths involve a firearm. ● Most nonfatal suicide attempts involve medication. ● Suicide can be impulsive, occurring less than 10 minutes from the time someone thinks about it to the time he or she acts on it. Orvis emphasized that DOD and the VA are strongly committed to preventing suicides throughout the year, but they can’t do it alone. “Everyone in the community has a role to play in suicide prevention,” she added. “And, remember, even something as small as offering a shoulder to cry on can be

meaningful, and that putting time and distance between the individual and the lethal means can avert a tragedy.” The Military Crisis Line offers confidential support for active duty and reserve service members and their families 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Call 1-800-273-8255 and Press “1” or you can chat online at http://www.militarycrisiline.net or visit visit http://www.suicide.navy.mil If you need someone to talk to, a chaplain is available 24/7 at Naval Support Activity Naples for all service members, DOD civilians and their dependents. To speak with a chaplain during normal work hours call DSN 6263539 or 629-4600 or Commercial 081-568-3539 or 081-811-4600; or after hours and weekends call the duty chaplain at Commercial 366680-5972. Note, all conversations are confidential, if the caller chooses.

● Sept. 9-13: TGPS Pre-Retirement, (Executive Edition) 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Support Site FFSC. ● Sept. 10: Easy Italian Language Course, 10 a.m. to noon, Support Site FFSC (one of 3 sessions). ● Sept. 11: Interview Skills Workshop, 1 to 3 p.m., Support Site FFSC. ● Sept. 12: Labor and Delivery Relaxation, 9 to 11 a.m., Support Site FFSC. ● Sept. 12: Hand Gestures Course, 10 to 11 a.m. Support Site FFSC. ● Sept. 12: Happiest Baby on the block, 11 a.m. to noon, Support Site FFSC. ● Sept. 13: Area Orientation Benvenuti, 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Support Site Base Theater. ● Sept. 14: Navy Family Ombudsman Appreciation Dinner, 6 to 10 p.m. ● Sept. 16: Family Readiness Coordinating Committee, 10 to 11 a.m., Support Site FFSC. ● Sept. 16-18: Certified Ombudsman Trainer Course (Training for CNIC-approved candidates), 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Support Site FFSC. All classes require registration. Call 081-811-6372 for more information or to register.

ENERGY CONSERVATION Department of Energy to Provide $50 Million for Fusion Energy and Plasma Science Research From NSA Naples Energy Management Team

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced last week it would provide $50 million to U.S. universities, private industry and national laboratories for a range of research projects in fusion energy and plasma science. A total of $30 million will go to 10 U.S. multi-institutional research teams to support fusion energy research at international facilities. The main focus of the fusion energy research is sustaining high-temperature plasmas for long durations within superconducting tokamak facilities—donut-shaped devices that confine the plasma by means of powerful magnetic fields. The long-term goal is to help lay the foundation for fusion as a clean, abundant energy source for the world. A total of $20.2 million will fund the creation of new centers and facilities supporting research on low-temperature plasmas. Low-temperature plasmas have multiple applications in areas ranging from the manufacture of microelectronics, to the synthesis of novel industrial materials, to medicine, where they are used to sterilize, perform surgery, and even treat cancer. The funding will establish two new multiinstitutional plasma science research centers and two new collaborative facilities, which will provide access to specialized diagnostic tools, instruments and equipment for the nation’s plasma research community. Funding for the fusion energy efforts totals $30 million for projects lasting up to three years in duration, with $12 million in FY 2019 dollars and outyear funding contingent on congressional appropriations. Funding for the plasma science projects totals $20.2 million in Fiscal Year 2019 dollars for projects lasting five years in duration. Remember: You can use as much energy as you need just don’t waste it. For more tips on Energy Conservation call Gennaro Gargiulo or Electrician 2nd Class Marvin J.

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SOUND OFF: WHERE WERE YOU ON SEPTEMBER 11?

Ryan Fajutrao “I was in NSA Oceana. I saw it on TV and five minutes later the base shut down. I thought the first one was an accident, but when the second one hit I thought, ‘this is war’.”

Lina Tilman Smith “I was in Cambridge Mass. when it came on TV. My family lives in New York so I know how populated that area is and I couldn’t fathom the impact it would have on such a large group of people.”

ABHC Oscar Ruelas “I was in my high school math class. It was playing on the TV and I thought it was a movie.”

Kenneth Romero “I was a Red Cross station manager and had just arrived at Camp Howze, South Korea. My mom called and told me so I immediately turned on the TV and saw the second tower go down. I called my director and asked what the Red Cross was going to do.”

Lella Sarnataro “I was working at MVRO at the old base in Agnano when people started talking about it. We couldn’t believe what had happened. We were all very sad. It seemed too horrible to be true.”

USNS Carson City Concludes 2019 APS Deployment By Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Ford Williams

USNS Carson City (T-EPF 7), a Military Sealift Command Spearheadclass expeditionary fast transport ship, concluded its 2019 Africa Partnership Station (APS) deployment following the ship’s return to Rota, Spain, August 17, 2019. During the six-week deployment to the Gulf of Guinea, Sailors and international partners from Spain, Portugal, and Italy worked alongside five African partner nations to conduct small boat maintenance, maritime law enforcement engagements, and medical and community relations outreach in the region. Carson City completed six successful port visits: Dakar, Senegal; Abidjan, Cote d’Ivoire; Sekondi and Tema, Ghana; Lagos, Nigeria; and Mindelo, Cabo Verde. “I am proud of the distance we covered and the number of engagements we were able to conduct,” Cmdr. Tyrone Bruce, officer in charge (OIC) of the military detachment aboard Carson City, said. “As it stands, we traveled nearly 7,000 nautical miles and conducted over 130 engagements in five West African nations. Our deployment reinforced U.S. commitment to the goals of strengthening partnerships and enhancing maritime security

throughout the Gulf of Guinea and promoted progress through partnership.” The embarked medical team conducted 18 evolutions over the course of the deployment, engaging with nearly 430 medical and non-medical counterparts. Medical engagements included shipboard medicine and tactical combat casualty care drills, various surgeries, emergency and family medicine subject matter exchanges, medical conferences, and hospital tours. U.S. Coast Guard Tactical Law Enforcement Detachment Pacific personnel, assisted by the embarked Portuguese and Spanish marines, conducted joint maritime law enforcement tactics exchanges with the five African partner nations. Best practices were exchanged between more than 100 foreign military and law enforcement agency personnel through classroom sessions and visit, board, search and seizure practical scenarios. “I had worked with military members from other countries before but had not had the opportunity to sail with them for an extended amount of time or to lead an international group, so I was excited for the opportunity,” Bruce said. “Each person from a foreign military greatly enhanced the team. They naturally gravitated to groups with the same skill sets and helped make the mission a success.” Over the course of the deployment,

U.S. and Spanish Sailors repaired and restored 13 small boat engines to operational status and, when parts weren’t available, diagnosed casualties on an additional two engines. The Sailors and their African counterparts also discussed proper upkeep and maintenance methods for the small craft repaired during each port visit. The U.S. Naval Forces Europe Band’s New Orleans-style brass band “Topside” performed more than 40 engagements during the deployment. National broadcasts of live TV and radio performances allowed the band to have a global reach, while local performances for street parades and concerts at famous landmarks ensured a more personal connection. “We were fortunate to help in creating many lasting memories for the band and the citizens of our host nations,” Chief Musician Justin Belka said. “It was an amazing experience to explore the musical traditions of each partner nation and observe the audience’s enthusiasm as we performed the music of their local communities in a way that is rooted in our shared musical traditions. It was also exciting to see the social media reach created from the band’s performances and the incredibly positive reception we received throughout the deployment.” More than 70 Sailors volunteered in four community relations projects in

Dakar, Abidjan, Sekondi, and Mindelo. The projects were in conjunction with visits by Capt. Herbert Griffin, the force chaplain for U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa. Together, Griffin and the crew of Carson City donated furniture, tools, academic supplies, toys, and sports equipment to children in each of the visited nations. “Carson City and her crew did an incredible job during this APS deployment promoting progress through partnership, working with our partners in West Africa to improve maritime security in the Gulf of Guinea,” Adm. James G. Foggo III, commander, U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa, said. “The international team worked by, with, and through our African partners to ensure they received the assistance and mentorship to succeed in furthering their capabilities to protect their territorial waters and economic exclusion zones, which is critical for coastal nations.” APS is U.S. Forces Africa’s flagship maritime security cooperation program focusing on maritime safety and security through increased maritime awareness, response capabilities, and infrastructure. It consists of the various exercises and operations conducted by U.S., European, and African partners and allies throughout the U.S. Africa Command area of operations.

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NATIONAL PREPAREDNESS MONTH

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the necessary means to support their lives while waiting for help to arrive. Although the Navy had identified the need for - and established Emergency Management offices, like the one on NSA Naples, many years prior; the Ready Navy model didn’t make its way to the theater until 2012. Ready Navy is essentially the same program as Ready gov with the exception that it is adapted to support our military communities and to address our unique circumstances. Despite the minor differences, the core of the program remains unchanged therefor providing continuity through standardization whether you reside in Naples, Florida – or Naples, Italy. The key elements promoted by the Ready campaign are as follows: ● Stay informed about the different types of emergencies that could occur and their appropriate responses ● Make a family emergency plan ● Build an emergency supply kit (don’t forget the pets) ● Get involved in the community by taking action to prepare for emergencies By following this simple guide now, you will be making the single-most significant impact in the odds that you and your loved ones emerge safely when disaster strikes.

Having the foresight to prepare well and prepare early is the most important controllable factor in an emergency. Although many variables exist, and no emergency is exactly the same, having discussed relevant possibilities, developed a few simple strategies for mitigation, and having practiced your plan, will help provide direction and clear thought when navigating a real natural or man-made disaster. Despite the obvious and proven benefits of fulfilling and maintaining the four key elements in the Ready framework, it is in our nature to become complacent after many years without disruption. It is for this reason that every year, during the month of September, we remind ourselves that disasters do not schedule ahead; and that when it is time to activate our plans, the time to prepare has already expired. The theme for this year’s National Preparedness Month is “Prepared, Not Scared.” Naval Support Activity Naples, IT; the NSA Emergency Management division; the American Red Cross; and NSA Fire and Emergency Services division are excited to engage the community all four weeks of September to help reinforce the knowledge and preparedness of our single-most important resource – You. Be informed. Make a plan. Build a kit. Be ready

MORE THE INSIDE PAGE Naples Military Hog Chapter Seeking New Members Attention Motorcycle Riders: The Naples Military Hog Chapter invites you to see the wonders of Italy and beyond the borders on two wheels with friends and there are no better friends than the Naples Military Hog Chapter, we are a family friendly organization that offers plenty for everyone. No matter what you ride the NMHC offers the opportunity to meet other chapters throughout Europe, attend rallies for all makes/models and enjoy time with likeminded people. So whether you ride a sport bike, Triumph, Victory, Indian, Kawasaki, Yamaha, Honda, Suzuki or Harley come to a monthly meeting and see if these adventures are for you. The riding season is opening and the summers rallies, rides and events are being discussed. If you’re in the support site food court stop by the Military Auto Source Office, our sponsoring dealer, for more information on both the Chapter and your opportunity to explore Europe on two wheels. LIKE US ON FACE BOOK at Naples Military Hog Chapter and one of the primary officers will reach out to you. You can also contact the membership officer Kevin Johnson or the Director Jay Alhambra. 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 Thursday, 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 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. Coalition of Sailors Against Destructive Decisions (CSADD), Naples Chapter meets every second and fourth Wednesday of each month at 1 p.m. in the NSA Naples Chiefs Mess, near the quarterdeck in Admin I. CSADD’s mission is to create a culture in which our shipmates are helping shipmates maintain a course of success through good decision-making. For details call MC1 Ramsaran at DSN 626-5249. 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 339267-7075 or visit www.alcoholics-anonymous.eu/ countries/italy.htm.

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MOVIE SCHEDULE No Children Under 10 Admitted to R-Rated Friday, September 6 5:30 p.m. The Lion King (2019), PG 6 p.m. Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark, PG-13 8 p.m. Fast & Furious Presents: Hobbs & Shaw, PG-13 8:30 p.m. It: Chapter Two, R Saturday, September 7 3 p.m. Dora and the Lost City of Gold PG 4:30 p.m. The Angry Birds Movie 2 5:30 p.m. Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark, PG-13 7:30 p.m. The Kitchen, R 8:30 p.m. It: Chapter Two, R Sunday, September 8 3 p.m. Dora and the Lost City of Gold PG 4 p.m. The Angry Birds Movie 2, PG 6 p.m. Angel Has Fallen, R 7 p.m. Once Upon a Time in Hollywood, R Monday, September 9 Closed, No Movie Tuesday, 10 September 10 Closed, No Movie Wednesday, September 11 5:30 p.m. The Lion King (2019), PG 6:30 p.m. Once Upon a Time in Hollywood, R 7:30 p.m. The Kitchen, R Thursday, September 12 5:30 p.m. Dora and the Lost City of Gold PG 6:30 p.m. It: Chapter Two, R 7:30 p.m. Angel Has Fallen, R

Angel Has Fallen R, Action, 120 min. Cast: Gerard Butler, Morgan Freeman, Piper Perabo, Jada Pinkett Smith and Lance Reddick. Secret Service Agent Mike Banning is framed for the attempted assassination of the President and must evade his own agency and the FBI as he tries to uncover the real threat. The Angry Birds Movie 2 PG, Animation-Adventure-Comedy, 96 min. Cast: Awkwafina, Dove Cameron, Bill Hader, Danny McBride and Peter Dinklage. The flightless birds and scheming green pigs take their beef to the next level.

Dora and the Lost City of Gold PG, Adventure-Family, 102 min. Cast: Isabela Moner, Benicio Del Toro, Q'orianka Kilcher, Eva Longoria and Danny Trejo. Dora, a teenage explorer, leads her friends on an adventure to save her parents and solve the mystery behind a lost city of gold. Fast & Furious: Hobbs & Shaw PG-13, Action-Adventure, 134 min. Cast: Vanessa Kirby, Dwayne Johnson, Eiza Gonzlez, Jason Statham and Idris Elba. Lawman Luke Hobbs and outcast Deckard Shaw form an unlikely alliance when a cyber-genetically enhanced villain threatens the future of humanity.

It: Chapter Two Premiere R, Horror-Thriller 165 min. Cast: Bill Skarsgrd, Finn Wolfhard, Jessica Chastain, James McAvoy and Sophia Lillis. Twentyseven years after their first encounter with the terrifying Pennywise, the Losers Club have grown up and moved away, until a devastating phone call brings them back. The Kitchen R, Action-Crime-Drama, 102 min. Cast: Melissa McCarthy, Tiffany Haddish, Elisabeth Moss, Domhnall Gleeson and James Badge Dale. The wives of New York gangsters in Hell’s Kitchen in the 1970s continue to operate their husbands’ rackets after they’re locked up in prison. The Lion King (2019) Last Showing PG, Animation-Adventure-Drama, 118 min. Cast: Keegan-Michael Key, Seth Rogen, Donald Glover, John Kani and James Earl Jones. After the murder of his father, a young lion prince flees his kingdom only to learn the true meaning of responsibility and bravery. Once Upon a Time in Hollywood R, Comedy-Drama, 159 min. Cast: Leonardo DiCaprio, Brad Pitt, Margot Robbie, Al Pacino and Kurt Russell. A faded television actor and his stunt double strive to achieve fame and success in the film industry during the final years of Hollywood’s Golden Age in 1969 Los Angeles. Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark Premiere PG-13, Horror-Mystery-Thriller 108 min. Cast: Zoe Margaret Colletti, Michael Garza, Gabriel Rush, Dean Norris and Gil Bellows. A group of teens face their fears in order to save their lives.

0If 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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NATO Lions Rugby: International Rugby Club is open to all interested players – men, women and children (512). 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 333-7049607 or email gerborechris@hotmail. com or visit https://www.hst649.org Women, Infants, Children (Wic) Overseas Program is offered at NSA Naples. Women who are pregnant, breastfeeding, postpartum or have an infant or child under the age of five may qualify for the program. WIC Overseas is a nutrition education program that provides nutritious supplemental foods. For deails call 081-811-4962. 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 626-4545 or email joseph.cavallaro@eu.navy.mil or MA2 Jessalyn Harrison at DSN 6262871or jessalyn.harrison@eu.navy.mil 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.

MORE THE INSIDE PAGE 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. Catholic Women Of The Chapel (CWOC) meets weekly in the Support Site Fellowship Hall for faith-sharing most Wednesdays during the summer and every Wednesday during the school year. Child care provided. Please come join us. For more info email naplescwoc@gmail.com or visit Facebook at CWOC - Naples, Italy Gaeta/Naples Area Girl Scouts is in need of leaders and co-leaders. Training and support provided. For details email naplesgs@yahoo.com. Filipino-American Association of Naples, Italy meets at 5 p.m. the second and last Thursday of every month at Striker’s Bowling Alley. For details call Melygil Non at DSN 626-1690 or Comm. 081-568-1690, or visit Fil-Am Naples, Italy 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 USMRA-SI at usmra-si.tripod.com or call Wylie Miller at 329-208-7315.

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 081-5686673/74/75; Central Texas College at 081-568-6761. 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 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. 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.

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 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 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. 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. 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. 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 081-8115554.

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Medical personnel and volunteers work the first medical triage area set up outside the Pentagon after a hijacked commercial airliner crashed into the southwest corner of the building on September 11, 2001. U.S. Navy Photo by Journalist 1st Class Mark D. Faram

Any history of this event must relate the resolve and fortitude exhibited by the military At 9:37 a.m. the Pentagon was hit by Ameri- and civilians most immediately affected as can Airlines Flight 77 after being hijacked by well as the indispensable help that came from thousands of responders in the aftermath. five Al-Qaeda terrorists. All 64 people aboard In the first terrifying minutes after the were killed. plane crashed into the building the swift acAt 10:03 a.m. United Airlines Flight 93 crations of survivors and rescuers helped save shed into a field at Shanksville, Pennsylvania, as the passengers and crew attempted to the lives of many who would otherwise have perished. The prompt response and subseregain control of the aircraft from the Alquent performance of federal, state, and espeQaeda hijackers. All 44 people onboard were cially local agencies, killed. in particular their coPresident George W. ordination and coopeBush, in an address ration with each other to the nation deliveand with Pentagon red the evening of the authorities, provided 9/11 attack, atteminvaluable lessons for pted to bring comfort dealing with other to the nation and to large-scale emergenreassure the citizens President George W. Bush cies in the future. that despite the traThe utter destrucgedies of the day, the tion of the Twin Towers in New York and country would recover from this blow, and the severe damage done to the Pentagon by resolved that the terrorists would be Middle East terrorists signaled a changed brought to justice. world in the making, one that poses a con“These acts of mass murder were intended stant threat of attack that the United Stato frighten our nation into chaos and retes must guard against and defeat if its treat. But they have failed. Our country people are to live in freedom and safety. is strong,” Bush said. “A great people has The nation responded first with stunned surbeen moved to defend a great nation. Terroprise and overwhelming grief, then with ourist attacks can shake the foundations of our trage and stern refusal to be intimidated. biggest buildings, but they cannot touch the “This is a day when all Americans from foundation of America.” every walk of life unite in our resolve for juWhat happened in New York, the Pentagon stice and peace,” Bush added. “America has and Pennsylvania that day is a compelling stood down enemies before, and we will do so story of trauma and tragedy as well as this time. None of us will ever forget this day, courage and caring and an instructive case yet we go forward to defend freedom and all study in coping with such appalling continthat is good and just in our world.” gencies.

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“None of us will ever forget this day, yet we go forward to defend freedom and all that is good and just in our world.”

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JOBS CIVILIAN HUMAN RESOURCES (CHR) Effective now through September 30, 2019, the CNREURAFSWA Human Resources Office, Naples, 1st Floor of Admin. 1 at Capodichino, customer service hours are: ● Monday – 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. ● Tuesday – By appointment only ● Wednesday – 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. ● Thursday – 12:30 to 3 p.m. ● Friday – 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Customer service operation hours for the following services are Monday, Wednesday and Friday by appointment only: ● ID/CAC Cards (DD1172-2) ● Work Certificates Please call 314-626-5772 or 314626-5409 for additional information and to schedule an appointment. For urgent matters outside the above office hours, call the Front Desk at 314-626-5409 for assistance.

U.S. POSITIONS USAJOBS WEBSITE: https://don.usajobs.gov IMPORTANT NOTICE: USA Staffing Applicant Documentation – Process Change effective July 1, 2019. For any Job Announcement posted July 1, 2019 or later, all applicants, including current Department of the Navy (DON) employees, will be required to submit both eligibility and qualification supporting documents at time of application. This change in process is designed to increase the quality of our referral certificates, standardize application procedures for all DON vacancy announcements, and reduce the wait time for tentative job offers. Documentation Requirements At the time of application, applicants must provide documentation that supports the eligibility, promotion eligibility, and qualification claims they make in their application package, such as: copies of SF-50s, transcripts, licenses, certifi-

cations, etc. This includes transcripts and licenses to support eligibility for announcements for occupational series in which DON employees currently reside in (e.g. engineers). Applicants that do not provide supporting documentation at the time of application will not be referred to the hiring manager. For additional information, applicants may consult the Civilian Human Resources (CHR) Office web site at https://www.cnic.navy.mil/ regions/cnreurafswa/about /job_openings/USVacancies.html or call the CHR front desk at DSN 626-5409, Commercial 081-568-5409. All Department of Navy overseas U.S. 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 Thursday 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.

or a call back the same day. The next “Meet & Greet” is to be determined.

NON-APPROPRIATED FUND (NAF) POSITIONS

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.

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

CLOSING September 12, 2019 Automotive Mechanic II, Uc-5823-06, ANN#44308409573-VC, Full Time Permanent.

NAF currently has no job openings, however please keep checking the Panorama and our website for upcoming announcements and job openings.

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

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 9 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. Make sure you are NOT applying for a position located in Sigonella (Sicily). For any questions or concerns please call the numbers above. EUROPE DISTRICT ADMIN Ann#1900035N Human Resources Representative/61/NF-02/SeasonalFlex – Assignment Ends January 31, 2020. Pay: $9$11 per hour. Job Summary: Performs a variety of administrative support duties that involve recruiting; processing personnel actions; conducting orientation training and exit interviews; and completing the submission of performance appraisals. Closing Date: September 13, 2019.

NAPLES DISTRIBUTION CENTER Ann#1900023F Warehouse Worker/71/NA05/Flex-Open Until Filled. Pay: $14.06 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 lowergrade associates. Ann#1900023C Warehouse Worker/72/NA05/Flex-Open Until Filled. Pay: $14.06 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 lowergrade associates.

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Sept. 6-9: Capodichino Front Gate Closure The Capodichino main (front) gate will be closed from September 6 at 5 p.m. through September 9 at 5 a.m. for preventive maintenance. During this time all vehicular traffic must use the Capodichino back gate. Pedestrian access will still be authorized through the Capodichino front gate. For details call DSN 6265914. Sept. 7: NMCRS Thrift Shop Bag Sale The Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society (NMCRS) Thrift Shop will be open September 7 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. for a bag sale. Thrift Store normal hours of operation are Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., and Wednesdays from 4 to 6:30 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. NMCRS office hours are 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday. For details email zoe.peck@nmcrs.org or call DSN 626-3913 or Comm. 081568-3913. Sept. 7: Sea Kayaking with Outdoor Recreation Enjoy a paddle in the Mediterranean along the beautiful Naples, Sorrento or Amalfi coast on September 7. Departure time will be 7:45 a.m. from the Outdoor Recreation Center, Support Site. Trips are guided by experienced kayak instructor. Open to ages 15 and older (15-17 years old must be accompanied by an adult or legal guardian). Previous kayaking experience or workshop participation is required. For details call DSN 6294947 or Comm. 081-811-4947. Sept 8: Waffle Sunday USO Naples will host a free waffle

MORE BASE NOTES breakfast with refreshments for our NSA Naples community members on September 8 from 10 a.m. to noon at the Community Center. No registration required. For details call DSN 626-5713 or 629-4903. Sept. 9: NSA Naples Bowling Team The NSA Naples Bowling Team is open to NSA community active-duty military members. Practice will be every Monday – except holidays – from September 9, 2019, to June 15, 2020, at Strikers Bowling Center from 6 to 8:30 p.m. For details call DSN 629-4947 or Comm. 081-811-4947. Sept. 9-13: Carney Park Golf Course Greens Closed Carney Park Golf Course greens will be closed for annual maintenance. Temporary holes will be cut near the end of each fairway. Weather permitting, greens should reopen on September 13. For details call Comm. 081-526-4296. Sept. 9, 16, 23 and 30: Introduction to Archery Outdoor Recreation is hosting four, one-hour archery classes September 9, 16, 23 and 30 from 7 to 8 p.m. at the Teen Center Gym at Support Site. Classes will be taught by a FITARCO-qualified instructor. Classes are open to participants 10 and older (10-17 year old participants must be accompanied by an adult or legal guardian). For details call DSN 629-4947 or Comm. 081-811-4947. Sept. 12: Summer Reading Program Awards Ceremony Celebrate your summer of reading at the Support Site Library Summer Reading Program Awards Ceremony on September 12 at 3:30 p.m. There will be awards for children who have

read the most, with reading certificates and giveaways for all. For details call Support Site library at DSN 629-4361 or Comm. 081-811-4361. Sept. 12 and 26: Storytime at the Support Site Library Preschool children and their parents are invited to attend story reading fun at the Support Site Library throughout September beginning at 10:30 a.m. Themes are: September 12-Library card sign-up month; September 26-Hispanic Heritage celebration. For details call DSN 6294361 or Comm. 081-811-4361. Now-Sept. 12: Diabetes Prevention Program Did you know that one out of three Americans has pre-diabetes and most of them do not know it? If you are concerned about the risk of diabetes, U.S. Naval Hospital (USNH) Naples is offering a Diabetes Prevention Program (DPP). The DPP, led by the Centers for Disease Control, is a proven program to help make modest lifestyle changes and cut your risk of Type 2 diabetes by more than half. USNH Naples is seeking 20 participants for the next DPP cohort beginning September 12 with classes at either 10 a.m. or 5 p.m. For details or registration call USNHG Health Promotions and Wellness at DSN 629-6457 or Comm. 081-811-6457. Sept. 14: Motorcycle Workshop at Auto Skills Center Enjoy the end-of-summer weather on your motorcycle. But first, make sure it’s safe and ready for the road. Bring your motorcycle to a drop-in workshop on September 14 at the Auto Skills Center from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tools will be provided. The workshop is open to participants 13 and older (13-17 year old partici-

pants must be accompanied by an adult or legal guardian). For details and registration call DSN 629-4971 or Comm. 081-811-4971. Sept. 14: Rafting Trip Near Salerno Enjoy rafting on the Tanagro or Calore Rivers September 14. Departure time is 7:45 a.m. from the Outdoor Recreation Center. Trips will be guided by an experienced instructor. Open to ages 12 and older (12-17 years old must be accompanied by an adult or legal guardian at all times). For details call DSN 6294947 or Comm. 081-811-4947. Sept. 14: American Red Cross Blended Learning Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED The American Red Cross is hosting a Simulation Blended Learning CPR/AED/First Aid Class on September 14 from 9 a.m. to noon at the Red Cross Training Room in Bldg. 450 aboard Capodichino. This course will provide you with valuable lifesaving skills along with a two-year certification. This training is broken up into two parts: An online portion, which must be completed prior to September 14; and classroom training. The online training should take about 2-1/2 hours to complete. Note: You must register three business days in advance. Log on to https://www.facebook.com/ NaplesRedCross to register. Naples Red Cross may change or cancel this course based on enrollment and instructor availability. Space is limited so sign up while space is available. For details email naples@redcross.org or call DSN 626-4788 or Comm. 081-568-4788. Sept. 14-15: Great Navy Campout Join MWR for a fun weekend of camping and activities at Carney Park September 14 and 15. For details and registration visit www.facebook.com/ITTNaples or call DSN 629-4459 or Comm. 081-811-4459.

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Grandparents day

COLOR ME: SHARING MEMORIES

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ABBRACCIARE / Hug AMORE / Love CENA / Dinner DOLCETTO / Cookies DOMENICA / Sunday DONO / Gifts FAMIGLIA / Family GIOCARE / Play

By Gary Nichols NSA Public Affairs

On August 3, 1978, President Jimmy Carter signed Proclamation 4580 officially proclaiming Grandparents Day as a national holiday. “Our nation was shaped by the wisdom and courage of our founding father ... Just as a nation learns and is strengthened by its history, so a family learns and is strengthened by its understanding of preceding generations,” the proclamation read. The holiday was not created to sell greeting cards, but was founded with the sole purpose of honoring grandparents everywhere. What was once simply an idea eventually grew into the national holiday thanks to the efforts of Marian McQuade, an activist for the elderly. McQuade, who hailed from West Virginia, started a grassroots campaign in 1970 to have the state recognize grandparents. In 1973 her efforts paid off when West Virginia Governor Arch A. Moore Jr. officially proclaimed Grandparents Day in the state. She lobbied other states and within a few years 43 states across the nation were celebrating their own Grandparents Day. That overwhelming success, along with McQuade’s continued efforts to promote the holiday at the national level, finally paid off when she captured the attention

of President Carter, who signed the bill into law in 1978. That holiday – in the United States – is observed on the first Sunday following Labor Day. This year Grandparents Day will be September 8, 2019. September also marks the end of summer and the beginning of autumn. By the time parents become grandparents, they are typically in their 50s or 60s, which is commonly referred to as their “autumn years.” So the month of September is also symbolic of grandparents who are also in their autumn years of life. The idea of a national day celebrating grandparents has spread to numerous countries around the world, including Italy. Grandparents have always been honored in Italy, but the holiday, which became official in 2005 and is held each year on October 2, is known as “La Festa dei Nonni.” The flower that the Italian government selected to be the official flower of Grandparents Day is the forget-me-not. These medium “true blue” flowers that symbolize true love is the perfect flower to celebrate this special holiday that links three generations of families together. So this Sunday, if you have grandparents, give them a call or message them and tell them you love them and appreciate all they’ve done for you and for your family.

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History of Grandparents Day

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DAILY TOURS

Upcoming USO Tours Capodichino Office 081-568-5713 Support Site Office 081-811-4903 http://naples.uso.org http://www.sg-tours.com

Sept. 7: Grape Harvest at Cantina del Vesuvio (adults) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . €45 Sept. 8: Grape Harvest at Cantina del Vesuvio (families) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . €45 Sept. 8: Ruins of Pompeii in the Afternoon . . . . €35 Sept. 14: Grape Harvest at Cantina del Vesuvio (families) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . €45 Sept. 15: Zoomarine Theme Park in Rome . . . . . . €45 Sept. 20: The Medieval Borgo of Caserta. . . . . . . €29 Sept. 21: Grape Harvest at Cantina del Vesuvio (families) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . €45 Sept. 21: Saturday Night at the Spa . . . . . . . . . . . €65 Sept. 22: The Legends of Paestum . . . . . . . . . . . . €45 Sept. 27: Wine and Dine in a Cave . . . . . . . . . . . . €55

Wine tasting tours are for adults only

EXTENDED TOURS

TOURS OPEN TO BOTH U.S. MILITARy AND NATO I.D. CARD HOLDERS

Sept. 14-15: Treasures of Calabria-Chili Pepper Festival €125 Oct. 11-14: Columbus Day in Prague . . . . . . . . . . . €499 Oct 29-Nov 2: Halloween in Transylvania . . . . . . . . €910 Nov. 28-Dec. 1: Thanksgiving Weekend in Budapest €545 Nov. 29-Dec. 1: Thanksgiving Weekend in Tuscany . €299 For tour information, call the USO at DSN 626-5713 or 629-4903 or visit www.sg-tours.com

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MERCATO/CLASSIFIED ADS M ISCELLANEOUS TALIAN LESSONS, for info contact Elena D'Angelo cell. 340-577-5239 or tel. 081-891-1489.

In the event of an emergency or to report a crime, please call the Emergency Dispatch Center at 081-568-4911 or 5911. (On-Base Dial 9-1-1) For non-emergency assistance, call 081-568-5638.

PANoRAMA September 6, 2019