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Festa Americana 2018 – Tremendous Success Hundreds Work Behind Scenes to Pull Off Annual Event By Mass Communication 1st Class Marcus Suorez NSA Public Affairs
Service members, Department of Defense civilians, dependents and local Italians came together at Naval Support Activity (NSA) Naples’ Carney Park for Festa Americana this past weekend. The annual event is held to celebrate the United States’ Independence Day and share American culture with the local Italian community. Fifteenthousand people attended this year’s Festa Americana; 3,000 more than last year. “We held the event this year on a Saturday and Sunday and opened it up to guests both days,” Tony Smith, the director for Morale, Welfare, and Recreation (MWR) Naples, said. “In terms of logistics, that means a lot more needed to be done.” Hundreds of people from more than 50 organizations spent thousands of man-hours working together to make Festa happen. This is a community event and everyone had to come together, said Chris Kasparek, community recreation director for MWR Naples. FESTA AMERICANA
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Fifteen-thousand Naval Support Activity (NSA) community members along with their guests enjoyed 2018 Festa Americana at Carney Park for Festa Americana this past weekend. Photo by Gary Nichols
U.S. Naval Hospital Naples Celebrates 50th Anniversary From USNH Naples Public Affairs
The 100-bed U.S. Naval Station Hospital at Agnano near the old U.S. Navy Base in 1967. Photo courtesy of BUMED
U.S. Naval Hospital (USNH) Naples has a long history in the Campania region. July 1st marked the 50th anniversary of the commissioning of USNH Naples. However, the history of Navy Medicine in Naples dates back to 1951, when personnel from the USS Adirondack moved ashore to establish the Headquarters, Support Activity Naples. Upon this estab-
lishment, a medical dispensary near the first NATO headquarters was opened in an apartment building on Via Orazio. Subsequent increases in shore-based personnel led to the commissioning of a 50-bed infirmary just outside Naples in Afragola in 1952. Two years later, in 1954, the need for closer proximity to other U.S. Navy personnel led to a move into a facility in Naples on Via Manzoni. This facility was desigCAPTAIN’S CORNER. . . . . . . . . 2 BASE NOTES. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 HISTORY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 FFSC CALENDAR . . . . . . . . . . . 5 SOUND OFF . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 MOVIES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 JOBS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
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nated as the Station Hospital, U.S. Naval Support Activity, Naples. The Station Hospital centralized all military medical services within the Naples area, resulting in the closure of the original dispensary and infirmary. Continued growth in the beneficiary population and the expansion of NSA Naples led to the construction of a new eight story, 100-bed Station Hospital in Agnano, which was occupied in 1967. Many staff members still remember that hospital on the hill. After suffering severe damage to the hospital as a result of a series of several earthquakes in the Pozzouli-Agnano region, the Navy began planning a newer facility that would keep pace with the latest seismic requirements. USNH 50TH ANNIVERSARY Page 6
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CAPTAIN’S CORNER By Capt. Todd Abrahamson NSA Naples Commanding Officer
Festa Americana was a huge success and I want to thank everyone for coming out, especially those of you who brought your Italian neighbors and friends to the event. It’s always great to share a little piece of American culture with our hosts. I want to also thank again all of the first responders and volunteers who were the backbone of the event. NSA Naples is a military installation first and foremost, and we always have to maintain operational readiness. During big events like these, watch standers from Security, Emergency Management, Medical, Fire, and Public Works are keeping our installation in that state of readiness so the rest of us can focus on having a good time with our friends and family. Bravo Zulu to them and to the volunteers who support them, especially the American Red Cross and USO teams. As you continue to enjoy the holiday period, please maintain an emphasis on safety and vigilance. In addition to reminders from senior Department of Defense leadership about anti-terrorism and force protection measures to take during the summer months, Secretary of Defense James Mattis recently sent out an all hands memo reminding us to be aware of our interactions online. Vigilance is not only important in person, it is crucial when using the internet. This is especially true when posting travel plans and photos. Remember to always wait until your trip is over to post this kind of information, and to be aware of your security settings on social media profiles. As Secretary Mattis says, “educate yourself on company policies, so you know how your information will be used before you provide it.” I also want to point out that annual water quality reports for 2017 have been published on our official website, Facebook, and in PAO notes. These reports are the result of very important testing that is done every year on our water treatment facilities to ensure the water on our bases is safe to drink according to U.S., E.U., and Italian standards. If you’ve ever wondered how we test water quality and what the results of these tests are, I urge you to check out these reports, available in English and Italian for the Capodichino, Support Site, JFC, Carney Park and Gaeta locations. The results showcase how our Public Works team effectively provides safe drinking water to our community. 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 Now-July: NMCRS Thrift Shop July Hours The Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society (NMCRS) Thrift Shop was closed the first week of July. Normal hours will resume beginning July 10. The Thrift Shop will be open each Tuesday and Thursday for the remainder of the month from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and on Wednesdays from 4 to 7 p.m. The Thrift Shop will also be open for a Saturday Bag Sale on July 14 from 10 a.m. to 1 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. For details call DSN 6263913 or visit https://www.facebook.com/NavyMarineCorpsReliefSocietyNaples/ July 8: USO Sunday Waffles USO Naples is hosting a free Sunday Waffle Bar July 8 from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Community Center onboard Support Site. For details call DSN 626-5713 or 629-4903. July 10-25: College Test Dates for July July test dates for ACT and DLPT or DLAB through the Navy College Office are ACT: July 10 and 17; and DLPT / DLAB: July 12, 18, and 25. For details or to register for testing email nco.naple@eu.navy.mil or call DSN 626-6678/5591/6683. July 11: USO Princess and Pirates Tea Party Join USO Naples for their exclusive free
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Princess and Pirates Tea Party for children 3-8 years. Kids are invited to wear their favorite princess and pirate outfits and will feature fun games, crafts and cool refreshments. To register, stop by any USO Center location. For details call DSN 626-5713 or 629-4903. July 12: USO Rock Painting Event The USO is hosting teens and children (4 years and over) to participate in a fun rock painting event July 12 at 10 a.m. at the Community Center onboard Support Site. This free program includes snacks. Reservation required. For details call DSN 6294903 or 626-5713. July 17: Free USO Family Game Night at Bambusa The USO, Bambusa and Navy Exchange will present a free monthly Family Game Night at Bambusa’s July 17 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. The evening will include popular games that the whole family can play while enjoying dinner. For details call DSN 6265713 or 629-4903. July 22: Family Bowling Night The USO Naples is hosting a free Family Bowling Event July 22 from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. In person registration required at any USO office. For details call DSN 626-5713 or 629-4903.
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PANoRAMA July 6, 2018
THE INSIDE PAGE
JFC Naples Connects with the University Luigi Bocconi
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).
By Diana Sodano
Italian Army Colonel Giancarlo Turco, Allied Joint Force Command Naples Base Support Group commander, was invited by Professor Antonello Garzoni, PhD, coordinator of Program for Management Development and an Affiliate Professor of Strategy and Entrepreneurship at SDA Bocconi School of Management, to give a lecture at the Business School of Management of Milan’s University L. Bocconi on June 13 to share his professional experience with students – all of whom are 35 to 45 years old and managers at some of the most prominent companies operating in Italy – who are attending the Management Development Program course. The course is aimed at helping the participants move away from a functional focus to adopt a broader strategic approach in doing their business. This is achieved by developing the entire spectrum of skills required to effectively and efficiently manage economic and human resources. The Colonel was one of the real-world professionals the course included in its academic program. His lecture focused on his experience as military manager. While the military environment cannot be said to fully mirror corporate dynamics, an insight in the role and functions of a military base commander can be very useful – and stimulating – for the managers of tomorrow. After providing an overview on the role of NATO and of JFC Naples, Turco shared his
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. Italian Army Colonel Giancarlo Turco, Allied Joint Force Command Naples Base Support Group commander (left) was invited by Professor Antonello Garzoni, PhD, coordinator of Program for Management Development (right) to give a lecture at the Business School of Management of Milan’s University L. Bocconi on June 13. Photo courtesy of JFC Public Affairs
experience in military decision-making of which he was able to build up while serving at different International Organizations, including the United Nations, the European Union and NATO. He explained how he applied their operating patterns to a multinational and multicultural environment in his capacity as a commander. During the lecture, Garzoni asked Turco to elaborate on the so-called center of gravity and its importance for business planning processes. The students asked questions of a strategic, operational and tactical nature and showed great interest in personnel relations and management dynamics in such a complex international environment as a NATO Headquarters.
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Call an ambulance Where is a hospital? We need a doctor I cannot find my family I am American Where is the reporting point? Which roads are open? I need a phone Help! It’s an emergency
Chiamate un'ambulanza Dov’è l’ospedale? Abbiamo bisogno di un medico Non trovo la mia famiglia Sono Americano/a Dov’è il centro raccolta? Quali strade sono aperte? Ho bisogno di un telefono Aiuto! È un’emergenza
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. 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 Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. For details call DSN 626-3913 or Comm. 081-568-3913.
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HISTORY: BIRTH, DEATH OF CAPT. JOHN PAUL JONES
Navy Reestablishes Sailor Early Return-to-Sea Policy From Navy Personnel Command Public Affairs
From U.S. Naval Academy Public Affairs and Naval History and Heritage Command
Famed Revolutionary War leader John Paul Jones was born in Arbigland, Scotland, July 6, 1747. Jones is best known as the author of the well-known quote, “I’ve not yet begun to fight!” during a sea battle on September 23, 1779, between his frigate, The Bonhomme Richard, and the British 44-gun war ship HMS Serapis. He died in Paris 13 years later at the age of 45 on July 18, 1792, after months of suffering from kidney and lung disease. Lacking official status, Jones died alone in his apartment, jobless and nearly penniless. The American minister to France, Gouverneur Morris, had to figure out what to do with the naval officer who had fought so bravely for American independence. Morris was afraid the cost of the funeral would fall on his shoulders so he left instructions with Jones’ landlord that Jones was to be buried as inexpensively as possible. An admiring French friend and local politician, M. Pierre François Simonneau, could not bear to have the former naval hero buried like a pauper. He believed Jones should receive a funeral befitting his status. Simonneau believed the body of Jones would one day be returned to the United States so he arranged to have the body preserved in alcohol and placed in a lead coffin and buried in St. Louis Cemetery, the property of the French royal family. Four years later France’s revolutio-
nary government sold the property and the cemetery was forgotten for the next century. One hundred eleven years later Brig. Gen. Horace Porter, a former Civil War officer and the American ambassador to France, spent his own money, and hired researchers to find Jones’ cemetery and the grave. In 1903 Porter’s team found what they hoped was Jones’ casket. At the University of Paris, a complete autopsy was performed. The investigators compared the head to that of a bust of Jones, which had been made in 1780 by the sculptor Jean Antoine Houdon, who had used calipers and rulers to obtain exact measurements of Jones’s facial features. The autopsy and forensic study proved conclusively that the body was John Paul Jones, and that he had died of nephritis (a kidney ailment), which was complicated by pneumonia. Jones’ remains were transferred to the USS Brooklyn, flagship of a special naval squadron sent by President Theodore Roosevelt to bring Jones home to the nation, which he had helped to gain its independence. On July 24, 1905, the naval tug Standish carried the casket ashore at Annapolis, Maryland, for placement in a temporary vault across the street from the new U.S. Naval Academy Chapel, which was under construction. Seven years later, the chapel was completed. On January 26, 1913, Jones’ remains were laid to rest in the crypt of the Academy Chapel. A Marine honor guard now stands watch over the man who became known as the Father of the U.S. Navy.
In an effort to fill critical billets at sea, the Navy announced June 27 that it has increased detailers’ authority to transfer Sailors from their shore duty assignment earlier than their projected rotation date (PRD). Announced in NAVADMIN 156/18, the Sailor Early Return to Sea (SERTS) policy enables enlisted rating detailers to begin filling high-priority E4 to E9 sea duty billets by using an increased distribution authority. “Navy Personnel Command already has a number of programs and policies that provide Sailors an opportunity to volunteer to return to sea duty early,” Capt. Alonza Ross, director, NPC Enlisted Distribution Division, Career Management Department, said. “A number of these programs provide incentives such as money or C-WAY deferment.” “When the available number of Sailors for a key rate or with critical skills – Navy Enlisted Classification Codes (NECs) – isn’t available due to any number of reasons, the detailers will use the plus or minus six-month transfer window,” Ross said. “In those cases, where the transferring population just isn’t there, NPC will use the SERTS program to identify Sailors who can be moved back to sea duty early to help address readiness issues in the Fleet.” Factors that will be considered as to whether a Sailor is eligible for SERTS are: ● Length of time on shore ● Current or frocked paygrade ● Fleet experience ● NECs held ● Types of previous sea duty ● Remaining obligated service Sailors must have completed at least 18-23 months of shore duty, and will not transfer until they have at least completed 24 months on shore. Further, the impact on a Sailor’s shore duty command will be balanced against atsea priorities. Sailors in special program billets such as recruit division commanders, recruiters, brig duty, instructors and special warfare operators will not be considered for SERTS. Nuclear-trained Sailors will continue to be detailed according to the Naval Nuclear Propulsion Program. In addition to filling billets at their current pay grade, SERTS candidates may be selected to fill vacant requirements within their pay band: supervisor (E7 to E9), journeyman (E5 to E6), and apprentice (E1 to E4). For example, E8s and E9s may be chosen to fill vacant E7 and E8 requirements. Upon selection, the Navy Personnel Command will notify the Sailor and the Sailor’s current command of the possible transfer. Sailors and their command may submit an adverse impact statement within 15 days of notification. For more details read the NAVADMIN at http://www.npc.navy.mil/
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TA Increase Accelerates Sailor College Degrees By Ed Barker Naval Education and Training Professional Development Center Public Affairs
The June 1 increase in the Navy’s Tuition Assistance (TA) funding cap has made an immediate difference in the academic lives of numerous Sailors seeking college degrees. Announced in NAVADMIN 127/18, the Navy removed the fiscal year limit of 16 semester hours (or equivalent) and allowed Sailors to use TA up to the Department of Defense’s (DoD) fiscal year funding cap of $4,500. For Sailors nearing or meeting the prior caps, this change represents a dramatic improvement. Locally, the Naval Support Activity (NSA) Naples-based Navy College Office (NCO) onboard Capodichino announced that Tuition Assistance (TA) has been approved through August 30, 2018. However, requests must be command approved 14 days prior to the first day of class. NSA NCO College Counselor Larry Daley reminds area Sailors that the first day for classes at colleges here in Naples is August 20, 2018. “What that means is that if you want to get approval for Tuition Assistance, you have to have command approval for your TA no later than August 6 to get TA to help pay for your class,” Daley said. “I was able to use the additional funding for the last class I needed to complete my bachelor’s degree,” Logistics Specialist 2nd Class David Yip, stationed at Marine Helicopter Squadron (HMX) 1 in Quantico, Virginia, said. “I’ve been working on my degree for nearly five years now, and really appreciate that the increase allowed me to finish my capstone class in business administration.” Another Sailor who benefited from the TA limit increase was Aviation Structural Mechanic 1st Class William Caldwell, hydraulics and low observable leading petty officer for Strike Fighter Squadron (VF) 147, based out of Naval Air Station Lemoore, California. “I had tapped-out my TA for this fiscal year, and the extra $500 enabled me to complete a required science class that I might not have been able to afford otherwise,” Caldwell said. “There’s no doubt that my degree will help me both in the Navy and after I retire.” Under the new cap, TA will continue to be paid up to the current DoD limits of $250 per semester hour, $166.67 per quarter hour, or $16.67 per clock hour up to the total yearly cap of $4,500. Tuition costs that exceed those limits, in addition to course fees, books, and instructional materials, will remain the Sailor’s responsibility.
Chief Navy Counselor Kristie Freeman, Navy Voluntary Education (VOLED) enlisted advisor, recommends Sailors regularly review their education plan and take full advantage of the expanded TA authority. “Education specialists from the Navy College Virtual Education Center (NCVEC) and overseas Navy College Offices are available to discuss the TA increase, and recommend other opportunities to earn college credit, such as College Level Exam Program (CLEP) and DSST exams offered through the Defense Activity for Non-Traditional Education Services (DANTES),” Freeman said. “There are numerous ways Sailors can stretch their TA dollars, and we’re here to help.” For additional details and more information on TA, see NAVADMIN 127/18 at http://www. npc.navy.mil/ More information can be found by visiting the Navy College Program website: http://www. navycollege.navy.mil/index.htm For details including how to start the education process, complete required training, submit a Help Request through the Navy College Virtual Education Center (NCVEC), initiate a Live Chat session, or review knowledge management articles. The NCVEC can be reached toll free by calling 1877-838-1659; DSN 492-4684, Monday-Friday 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. EST. An additional program – Navy Credentialing Opportunities On-Line (Navy COOL), provides information about licenses and certifications applicable to all Navy occupations, offering resources and funding to help Sailors gain appropriate civilian desired, and in many cases required, credentials. For more information about Navy COOL, visit http://www.cool .navy.mil/ or call (850) 4526683. Get the latest information by following Navy Voluntary Education on Facebook: http://www. facebook.com/NavyVoluntaryEducation/ Additional information about the Naval Education and Training Professional Development Center visit http://www.navy.mil/local/NETPDTC/ If you prefer talking to someone face to face and are working toward a certificate, associate’s, bachelor’s, master’s or doctorate degree, or haven’t yet started down the collegiate path, but want to attend college, stop by the Navy College Office onboard Capodichino in Admin 2. (Bldg. 442A), Room 36.1 or call DSN 626-6683/626-6678/5591 or e-mail nco.naples@eu.navy.mil
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
● July 10: Steps to a Federal Employment, 8:30 a.m. to noon, Support Site FFSC. ● July 10: Pre-Deployment Brief, 9 to 10 a.m., Support Site. ● July 10: Easy Italian, 9 a.m. to noon, Support Site FFSC (1 of 3 sessions). ● July 10: VA Benefits, 101 (Education Benefits) 2 to 3:30 p.m., Support Site FFSC. ● July 11: Parent and Child Play Group with EDIS, 10 to 11 a.m., (Meet by the Fire Station). ● July 11: Sponsorship Training, 9 to 11 a.m., Support Site FFSC. ● July 16-17: Career Technical Track Training, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Support Site FFSC. ● July 17: Easy Italian, 9 a.m. to noon, Support Site FFSC (2 of 3 sessions). ● July 18: Smooth Move, 8 am. to noon, Support Site FFSC. ● July 18: Capstone Event, 9 a.m. to noon, Capo Library. ● July 18: Parent and Tot Walk, 10 to 11a.m., (Meet at USNH entrance). All classes require registration. Call 081-811-6372 for more information or to register.
ENERGY CONSERVATION LED vs Incandescent Bulb From NSA Naples Energy Management Team
The cost to purchase a 60-watt incandescent bulb is around $24 per bulb. It may be cheaper but what is the real cost to light the bulb over the long run? This may surprise you, but in the long term you will end up paying more for a cheap bulb. The average yearly operating cost will be about four to five times of what that bulb costs. Incandescent bulbs produce both light and heat. The life expectancy will only last about 750 hours when it is not damaged. It uses a flimsy filament that can easily damage. LED light bulbs look like incandescent bulbs from the outside and are available in all types of sizes, shapes and colors. Besides that, they are both dissimilar. Inside the bulb are reliable and long lasting light emitting diodes and produce far less heat and energy. A standard 12-watt LED bulb produces the same amount of light as a 70-watt incandescent bulb. Purchasing cost is between $3-5. Initially, the cost is slightly more than a standard 60-watt incandescent bulb. Unlike incandescent bulbs, the yearly operating cost of an LED bulb is less than the cost of the bulb itself. LED light bulbs can last maximally 50,000 hours. This is about 67 times longer than the life expectancy of an incandescent bulb. If you purchased 67 incandescent bulbs (at an average cost of $3 per bulb) to achieve the same level of life expectancy of the more costly LED bulb, you will end up paying a total of $201. The obvious choice is LED. It will fulfill all your lighting needs and help reduce energy costs. For more tips on Energy Conservation contact our office at DSN 626-1895 or Comm. 081-568-1865 or visit our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/NaplesEnergyConservation/
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SOUND OFF: SONGS STUCK IN YOUR HEAD
IT2 Kiley Bristow “Eve 6: ‘Inside out.’ You might think you don’t know it but you know it.”
Lt. Celsius Offor “Enya’s ‘Orinoco Flow.’ Let me sail, let me sail, let me sail!”
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the first NCAA basketball game to be nationally televised in prime time, the establishment of the Fair Housing Act, the debut of CBS-TV’s “60 Minutes,” the election of the first African American woman into the U.S. House of Representatives, the acceptance of female undergraduate students to Yale University, and North Korea’s release of the USS Pueblo crew. Outside of the commissioning of U.S. Naval Hospital Naples, Navy Medicine as a whole experienced many monumental events in 1968: - In 1968, there were 31 CONUS Navy medical facilities, eight OCONUS facilities, two hospital ships, and 12 research facilities. - In that year, Dr. Paul Stewart Green became the first African-American physician to reach the rank of Captain. - The Naval Medical Field Laboratory completed the first field dental trailer for the U.S. Marine Corps. The trailer was a complete dental operatory, weighing approximately 5,000 pounds – able to be transported by helicopter or land vehicle. The trailer was used in Vietnam to provide treatment to combat personnel as well as Vietnamese
In April 2003, the new Naval Hospital opened in Gricignano onboard what is now known as Support Site. In 1968, the year U.S. Naval Hospital Naples was commissioned, and become an important part of history events, in what was referred to as a watershed year by many historians. The world was embroiled as the Cold War continued to be waged and political instability reigned. We were enthralled in the great Space Race and inspired when Apollo 8 was the first manned spacecraft to successfully orbit the moon. We wept when Martin Luther King Junior and Robert Kennedy were assassinated. Throughout the world, workers, students, and activists called for better education, safer work environments, and civil rights for marginalized groups. Our brothers and sisters in arms faced the turmoil of the Tet Offensive in South Vietnam and the capture of the USS Pueblo in North Korea. Other notable events occurring in 1968 include the introduction of the first Boeing 747 Jumbo Jet, the inauguration of the Special Olympics,
RP2 Veronica Trujillo “‘Focus’ by Her. I love that song”
RP3 Juan Reyes “‘Peanut butta’ jelly time!’”
IT1 Nicholas Stewart “‘Toxic’ by Britney Spears. I don’t even like the song, it’s just catchy.”
U.S. Naval Station Naples Hospital at the Support Site in Griciginano opened its doors for patient care in April 2003. Photo by MC1 Marcus Suorez
civilians as part of the Civic Action Program. - In 1968, Capt. Robert Phillips was awarded the Lasker Award for his work in virtually eliminating cholera in several Asian nations. - Lt. Clarence Cote became the first male Nurse Corps officer. - The Naval Dosimetry Center was established in Bethesda, Maryland. - In 1968, when his company came under attack by North Vietnamese forces in Quang Tri Province, South Vietnam, Hospital Corpsman 3rd Class Donald E. Ballard braved enemy fire to reach a
wounded Marine. As the Marine was placed on a stretcher, an enemy soldier threw a grenade that landed nearby, and Ballard unhesitatingly hurled himself upon it. Luckily, it didn’t detonate and he continued treating casualties. For his willingness to risk his life for his comrades in arms, he was awarded the Medal of Honor. Ballard would later visit USNH Naples. - Also occurring that year, Lt. Hazel Pauline McCree became the first African-American Nurse selected for full Commander. - The first publication of Naval Flight Surgeons Man-
ual, a comprehensive text on aerospace medicine for military and civilian specialists, became available. From an apartment building in 1951 to an award-winning hospital, branch clinic, and Landstuhl detachment today, it is clear that Navy Medicine in Naples has experienced a very full journey. The next 50 years for U.S. Naval Hospital Naples, Navy Medicine, and the military remain largely unwritten – but it is the collective resiliency, strong partnerships, and commitment to care that allow the NSA community confidence of continued future successes.
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MORE THE INSIDE PAGE The Naples Middle High School Music Boosters Is your Naples Middle High School student in Band, Choir, Orchestra, or Flag Team? If so, then he / she benefits from NMHS Music Boosters. We are a growing organization that ensures all Naples Middle High School music programs continue performing at the highest levels. Help support Music Boosters with your yearly family membership of $25 (other membership levels also available). Volunteers are continuously needed to assist with several projects. For details email musicboostersnaples@gmail.com or visit NMHS Music Boosters on Facebook.
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“This year’s Festa was a tremendous success and took the entire NSA team working together to pull it off,” Kasparek said. “From the wristband seller, to the performers, to the hospital staff and security personnel; every one of them made this happen.” Chief Petty Officer Luis Caceres, the security lead for Festa Americana, said this is the largest security event they have all year. So big, they called in the reserves. “We had about eight or nine reservists come in to help us along with the local national police and other bases in the area,” Caceres said. “There was about 200 security forces there when you include everyone on both days, and I’m thankful we were able to get so many people to help out.” Caceres said that this type of event is one of the hardest to plan for. Any time you have a lot of people in one place you have to take extra precautions. “Everyone wants to be able to have fun and feel as safe as possible and our job is to make sure they are while they
enjoy Festa,” Caceres said. “This is the event that takes the most planning and work but it is also a huge payout to see what we accomplish.” Additionally, 32 personnel from U.S. Naval Hospital Naples worked the event, providing first aid and emergency care. Other organizations working the event included the installation’s Emergency Management and Fire departments, the American Red Cross Service to the Armed Forces (SAF), Naples station, the Italian Red Cross, Italian Army, and Italian law enforcement authorities. Petty Officer 2nd Class Alexis Simms took her 18month-old daughter to Festa Americana. “It was so much fun to be able to go with my kid without having to worry about anything,” Simms said. “My daughter enjoyed it and she really liked the rides. I know a lot went into this and I’m thankful so many people worked so hard so my daughter and I could have a July 4th celebration while in Italy.” The event was a success, and Caceres said they’re already
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.
planning for next years’ event. “I didn’t know how big it was actually going to be,” he said. “We had what we thought was a perfect plan, but of course things change, and they did a great job adapting and I’m proud of them. Hopefully what we learned will help them next year.”
The Naples Toastmasters Club provides materials and experience to improve competent communication and leadership skills. Meetings are at 6:30 p.m. on the first & third Tuesdays of the month at the Support Site Community Center. Guests welcome. For details visit www.toastmasters.org or Toastmasters International on Facebook Naples Area First Class Petty Officers 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 (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. 081721-3222/3682 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, July 6 5:30 p.m. Incredibles 2, PG 7 p.m. Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom, PG-13 8:30 p.m. Ant-Man and the Wasp, PG-13 9:30 p.m. Ant-Man and the Wasp, PG-13 Saturday, July 7 3 p.m. Incredibles 2, PG 5:30 p.m. Ant-Man and the Wasp, PG-13 6:30 p.m. Ant-Man and the Wasp, PG-13 8:30 p.m. Sicario: Day of the Soldado, R 9:30 p.m. Hereditary, R Sunday, July 8 3 p.m. Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom, PG-13 5:30 p.m. Incredibles 2, PG 6:30 p.m. Ant-Man and the Wasp, PG-13 8 p.m. Hereditary, R Monday, July 9 Closed, No Movies Tuesday, July 10 Closed, No Movies Wednesday, July 11 Noon Ant-Man and the Wasp, PG-13, 3-D 5:30 p.m. Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom, PG-13 7 p.m. Deadpool 2, R Thursday, July 12 5:30 p.m. Incredibles 2, PG 6:30 p.m. Solo: A Star Wars Story, PG-13 8 p.m. Sicario: Day of the Soldado, R
Ant-Man and the Wasp Premiere PG-13, Action-Adventure-Comics. 118 min. Cast: Evangeline Lilly, Hannah JohnKamen, Walton Goggins, Judy Greer and Paul Rudd. As Scott Lang balances being both a Super Hero and a father, Hope van Dyne and Dr. Hank Pym present an urgent new mission that finds the Ant-Man fighting alongside The Wasp to uncover secrets from their past. Deadpool 2 Last Showing R, Action-Adventure-Comedy-SciFi, 120 min. Cast: Josh Brolin, Morena Baccarin, Zazie Beetz, Brianna Hildebrand and Ryan Reynolds. After surviving a near fatal bovine attack, a disfigured cafeteria chef (Wade Wilson) struggles to fulfill his dream of becoming Mayberry’s hottest bartender while also learning to cope with his lost sense of taste. Searching to regain his spice for life, as well as a flux capacitor, Wade must battle ninjas, the Yakuza, and a pack of sexually aggressive canines, as he journeys around the world to discover the
importance of family, friendship, and flavor – finding a new taste for adventure and earning the coveted coffee mug title of World’s Best Lover.
When the island’s dormant volcano begins roaring to life, Owen and Claire mount a campaign to rescue the remaining dinosaurs from this extinction-level event.
Hereditary Premiere R, Horror-Thriller, 127 min. Cast: Toni Collette, Milly Shapiro, Gabriel Byrne, Milly Shapiro and Christy Summerhays. After the family matriarch passes away, a grieving family is haunted by tragic and disturbing occurrences, and begin to unravel dark secrets.
Sicario: Day of the Soldado R, War-Thriller-Action-Adventure, 123 min. Cast: Josh Brolin, Isabela Moner, Benicio Del Toro, Catherine Keener and Matthew Modine. The drug war on the U.S.-Mexico border has escalated as the cartels have begun trafficking terrorists across the U.S. border. To fight the war, federal agent Matt Graver re-teams with the mercurial Alejandro.
Incredibles 2 PG, Animation-Comedy, 126 min. Cast: Samuel L. Jackson, Sophia Bush, Holly Hunter, Catherine Keener and Craig T. Nelson. Mr. Incredible is left to care for his infant son Jack-Jack while his wife Helen, Elastigirl, is out saving the world. Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom PG-13, Action-Adventure-SciFi, 128 min. Cast: Bryce Dallas Howard, Chris Pratt, Ted Levine, Jeff Goldblum and Toby Jones.
Solo: A Star Wars Story PG-13, Action-Adventure-SiFi, 135 min. Cast: Emilia Clarke, Paul Bettany, Alden Ehrenreich, Thandie Newton and Jon Favreau. During an adventure into a dark criminal underworld, Han Solo meets his future copilot Chewbacca and encounters Lando Calrissian years before joining the Rebellion.
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 626-2871 or 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 081-811-4648 / 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 USMRA-SI at usmrasi.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. 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.
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. 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. 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.
Naples Area Nurses Association (NANA) is an organization of nurses that work together to fundraise, participate in social events, and provide support throughout the U.S. Naval Hospital Naples and NSA Naples community. For details email Lt. Shelley Beltz at shelley.beltz@med.navy.mil or Lt. Jenny Paul at jenny.paul@med.navy.mil. 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.
The Welfare & Recreation Association is available to meet associates every Thursday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at its location on the first floor of Building 450 upstairs from Capo Landing. For details visit http://www.wraitalia.it.
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 334-67710327, or gabriel.sermeno@eu. navy.mil or call 081-811-5554.
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.
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.
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July Headliners: ‘Cinderella’ Ballet, Jazz Concerts and Mini Cruises By Lou Freed
Now in full swing, summer brings to Naples and environs sensational musical events led by the superb San Carlo Theater Opera Festival with world class lyrical and ballet performances. Also, currently intriguing musical fans are the Pozzuoli Jazz Festival concerts at selected Phlegrean Fields’ archaeological and historic sites. Closer to Gricignano base, the Caserta Royal Palace has programmed the “Cenerentola” ballet plus concerts at the Baroque royal abode, yielding a change of pace and setting for summer evenings. And, as respite from the heat, look into local mini cruises as short but relaxing getaways. San Carlo Opera Festival Operas Grand singers and interpreters will deliver high-reaching arias, duets and choruses within the splendid 18th century opera house from two three-act masterpieces – Giuseppe Verdi’s “Rigoletto” on a Duke’s clown and retainer (July 14, 17, 19, 21 and 25) as well as Giacomo Puccini’s “Tosca” on a Roman soprano’s love and loss (July 12, 15, 18, 20, 22 and 24). Ballets Evenings of grace and artistry are also scheduled during the San Carlo Theater’s music fest. On July 12, Claudia Giustino and her prince, Alessandro Staiano, along with the Theater’s ballerinas, will recall Cinderella’s fairy tale at the Aperia (exCaserta Royal Palace greenhouse). Show begins at 9 p.m. On July 29, Giuseppe Picone, San Carlo Ballet School Director, will lead stellar dancers in honoring the preeminent Rudolf Nureyev. Show begins at 5 p.m. For the operas and the Nureyev evening, book through http://www.teatrosancarlo.it/ or call 081-797-2331/ 2412. For the “Cinderella” ballet booking, visit http://www.unestatedare.it Outdoor Concerts Pozzuoli Jazz Festival Enjoy summer evenings at Phlegrean Fields’ archaeological sites when jazz artists take their tunes to the top: July 7 – New Talents Jazz Orchestra, Acropoli di Cuma; July 14 – Yamando Costa, Terme Romane di Baia; July 15 – Ada Montellanico, Terme Romane di Baia; and July 21 – Enrico Intra & Joyce Yuille Ensemble, Castello Aragonese. Shows begin at 9 p.m. Entry fee is only 1 euro until tickets are sold out. For details visit http://www.pozzuolijazzfestival. it/ or email segreteria@pozzuolijazzfestival.it or call 327-820-3188/335-668-4161. Caserta Royal Palace’s “Un estate da Re alla Reggia” “A King’s Summer at the Palace” features include: July 12 – Cinderella” ballet; July 14 – Uto Ughi; July 21 – “Madame Butterfly”; July 24 – Canadian Brass; and July 28 – “Cavalleria Rusticana.” All shows begin at 9 p.m. During the concert breaks, take in the magnificent waterfalls and sculptures within the expansive gardens of the magnificent royal residence. For booking details visit http://www.unestatedare.it Ravello Music Festival Villa Rufolo, the breathtaking Amalfi
As respite to the summer heat, the Grand Cascade with Diana and Actaeon at the Caserta Royal Palace grounds is worthy of a daytime visit. On July 12 at 9 p.m., San Carlo Theater ballet dancers will perform the “Cenerentola” (Cinderella) ballet at the Aperia (ex-greenhouse) of the Palace. Photo by J. Freed
Coast town, hosts summer concerts and more. For details about these great summer activities visit http://www.ravellofestival.com/ Local Mini Cruises Bateau Mouche Called locally as “Batò Mouche,” the boat provides 40-minute coastal tours on Saturdays and Sundays now through the end of September. View the sprawling villas and homes lining the shores of our host city from the Gulf of Naples while catching a gentle summer breeze. Based at Mergellina Port, the boat’s itinerary includes the Posillipo Coast, Nisida Island and the Egg Castle, with departure times at 9:30 a.m.; 11 a.m.; 12:30 p.m.; 4 p.m.; 5:30 p.m.; and 7 p.m. The Batò Mouche has room for about 20 passengers, so contact them ahead, wait for the next departure or receive a refund. For details email batonaples@ batonaples.it or call 081-497-22-52 or 081-497-22-38. Myriam Mini Cruiser The Myriam Mini Cruiser sails toward Capri, Positano and Amalfi on Saturdays and Sundays. Leaving from the Pozzuoli port or Naples’ Molo Beverello, the boat’s itinerary features a swim stop in the waters of Capri, lunch on the vessel, a view of Positano from the boat then docking in Amalfi for two hours. For the 2018 sailing calendar, visit https://www.minicrocieregestur.com then click on minicrociere-giornaliere-2018-calendario-partenze/ Buon divertimento!
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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. IMPORTANT NOTICE: The application form and instructions on how to apply for Local National positions have been revised. Applications that do not conform to the revised instructions will not be considered. CLOSING July 19, 2018 Program Analyst, Ua-034301, ANN#33191-992836-PG, Full Time Permanent (Multiple Positions). Recreation Aid (Fitness), Ua-0189-07, ANN#62588006427-KM, Full Time Temporary. If you have any questions, contact the front desk at DSN 6265409 or Comm. 081-568-5409. You can also contact the Civilian Human Resources (CHR) Naples helpdesk at: http://cnic.navy.mil/Europe/About/Jobs/AboutWorkingHere/index.htm. You will be contacted within 24 hours, so please be sure to provide your contact information. Thank you and we appreciate your input, whether negative or positive so that we can find ways to improve the CHR services, or continue to provide excellent service. As a reminder, a CHR Representative is available for the bi-weekly “Meet & Greet” at the NSA, Support Site Base, Navy Exchange Food Court area from 8-9 a.m. Please feel free to come by, pick up a copy of a vacancy announcement that you may be interested in applying for, or ask questions. If the CHR representative is unable to provide you a response, he/she will bring the question back to the CHR office and you will be provided an answer or a call back the same day. The date for the next
“Meet & Greet” is yet to be determined.
NON-APPROPRIATED FUND (NAF) POSITIONS Fleet & Family Readiness NAF Local Naples job announcements within CNREURAFSWA may be viewed at: https://www.cnic.navy.mil/ regions/cnreurafswa/about/ job_openings.html – The necessary application forms are also available on line. For questions please call 081-5684164/2505/5612/8202. The applications may be emailed to NAFPersonnel@eu.navy.mil
NSA NAPLES U.S. NAF POSITIONS Installation CYP Director, NF 1702 04, ANN#18-208, Regular full time, CYP. Job summary: The incumbent is responsible for planning and executing the Installation CYP through the administration, operation and technical direction of any or all of the following programs as applicable to the installation: Child Development Centers (CDC), Child Development Homes (CDH), School Age Care (SAC) programs, Youth Programs (YP) and Resource and Referral (R&R) programs. A variety of services are provided for children six weeks to 18 years of age in accordance with demand and available funding, including full time child care programs, hourly care, evening and weekend care, emergency care, special needs care, respite care, parent education, resource and referral services, and extended staff development programs. The incumbent works with all of the installation directors to ensure that the CYP functions as one unit through implementation of an organizational structure that promotes communication among programs and information and resource sharing. Closing date: July 13, 2018. Recreation Assistant, NF0189-01/02, ANN#18-021 Flexible Part-Time, Fleet & Family Readiness Center, Gaeta, Italy. Job summary: Serves as a primary front line customer service representative of the overall program as such, must continually present information in a high professional and customer friendly style. Open until filled. CYP Assistant, CY-1702-I/II, ANN#18-024, (Multiple Positions) Regular Full Time (Eligible for Post Allowance), CYP Divisions, CDC/Teens/Sac/ Youth Naples. Job summary: Provides appropriate developmental care and instruction for
children and youth ranging in age from six weeks to 18 years in a Child and Youth Program setting. Performs routine, dayto-day care of infants and children ranging from six weeks to five years. Closing date: September 30, 2018. CYP Assistant, CY-1702-I/II, ANN#18-028, (Multiple Positions) Flexible Full Time, CYP Divisions, CDC/Teens/Sac/ Youth Naples. Job summary: Provides appropriate developmental care and instruction for children and youth ranging in age from six weeks to 18 years in a Child and Youth Program setting. Performs routine, dayto-day care of infants and children ranging from six weeks to five years. Closing date: September 30, 2018. Food Service Worker, NA7408-02, ANN#18-019 flexible part time, Bowling Center, Support Site. Job summary: Performs tasks with several steps or sequence of tasks such as: sets up food service counters, steam tables, dining room tables, and side service stands with hot and cold food, including meats, vegetables, salads, desserts, bread, butter, and beverages. Open until filled. Cook/Food Service Worker, NA7404-03 KPP 04, ANN# 18-052, (Multiple Positions) Flexible Full Time. Job summary: Performs a variety of food preparations and limited cooking tasks in a club and/or snack bar environment. Assists higher level food service worker or cook to perform a variety of tasks such as grilling/frying food, by watching while the items are cooking, turning as required, regulating temperature and removing when done to specified temperature. Open until filled. CYP Custodian, NA-3566-02, ANN#18-074, Regular Full Time (NTE 1 year), School Age Care Support Site. Job summary: The CYP Custodian will provide a variety of semiskilled labor and cleaning tasks for the CYP facilities which include Child Development Centers, School Age Care program, Youth Programs, Child Development Home offences and lending libraries. Closing date: September 30, 2018. CYP Cook, Na-7404-08 ANN# 18-073, Regular Part-Time (NTE 1 year), CDC Capo-dichino.
Job summary: The CYP Cook performs various tasks or a sequence of tasks in food service preparation. Tasks consist of several steps that require attention to work operations and follow and established sequence of work. These tasks, which are summarized into categories related to food preparation and service, kitchen maintenance, and food storage. Closing date: September 30, 2018. Recreation Aid, NF-0189-01, ANN#18-108, Flexible PartTime, Golf Course Div., Carney Park. Job summary: Provide outstanding customer service to the golfing community and assistance to the Golf Course Professional/Manager in the day-to-day golf operational duties. Open until filled. Recreation Aid (Theater), NF-0189-01, ANN#18-206, Flexible Part-Time, Support Site. Job summary: The purpose of this position is to perform duties independently in the ticket office and/or the snack bar in accordance with prescribed practices and general directions at the theater. Open until filled. Lifeguard, NF-0189-01, ANN#18-14, (Seasonal positions) Flexible Part-Time, Aquatics Division, MWR Support Site and Carney Park Pool. Job summary: Works as safeguards and supervises swimmers and bathers in pool area. Open until filled. Marketing Specialist, NF1035-04, ANN#EUR18193, Regular Full-time. Area of Consideration: Local U.S. Citizens that are 1) Current permanent NAF/APF employees; or 2) Spouses of active duty military members; or 3) Family members of active duty military member; or 4) Family members of DoD civilians. For the full announcement and to apply, visit https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/ 503043400?t=1529591253204 CYP Lead, CY 1702 II, ANN# 18-069R3, Regular full time, Support Site CDC. Job summary: The purpose of the Child & Youth Program (CYP) Leader is to provide appropriate development care and instruction for children and youth ranging in age from six weeks to 18 years in one
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more CYP programs. This includes the provision of guidance, assistance, and mentoring for the CY Program Assistants. Closing date: July 3, 2018. For the full announcement and to apply, visit https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJo b/ViewDetails/503437000?t=15 30015335688
EUROPE DISTRICT ADMIN Ann#1800022P Human Resources Rep/61/NF-2/SEASONAL – FLEX from July to September 30, 2018. Pay: $9 to $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.
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. GRICIGNANO MAIN STORE Ann#1800021F Cashier Checker/CC/NF-1/SEASONALFLEX from July to August 31, 2018. Pay rate: $8-$9.50 per hour. Job summary: Associates engaged in the operation of cash registers to record sales in retail checkout areas. Ann#1800027E Sales Clerk Uniforms/E1/NF-01/ FLEXOpen until Filled-Pay: $8-$9.50 per hour. Job summary: Sells general merchandise to customers exercising professional selling techniques. Works as part of a sales team to provide service which anticipates and exceeds customer expectations. EUROPE DISTRICT DISTRIBUTION Ann#180001I6 Warehouse Worker/72/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 the warehouse area.
GRICIGNANO MINIMART Ann#180001XV Sales Clerk/ MM/NF-01/SEASONAL – FLEX from June through August 31, 2018 – Pay rate: $89.50 per hour. Job summary: Sells general merchandise to customers exercising professional selling techniques. Works as part of a sales team to provide service which anticipates and exceeds customer expectations. Candidates must be at least 18 years old to apply. GAETA MINIMART Ann#180001AU Cashier Checker/MM/NF-1/FLEX – Open Until Filled – Pay rate: $8 per hour. Job summary: Associates engaged in the operation of cash registers to record sales in retail checkout areas. Must be 18 years or older.
OTHER OPPORTUNITIES Naples USO is searching for a Center Manager. This is a paid position and the new manager will be based at Naples, rotating between Support Site and Capodichino. For details call DSN 626-5713 or uso.org/careers. Chapel Seeking Coordinator of Catholic Religious Education NSA Naples is seeking a Coordinator of Catholic Religious Education. The successful candidate will be directly responsible for providing Catholic Religious Education programming from pre-K through adult. Candidates must be in good standing with the Catholic Church and an active member of the NSA Naples Catholic Chapel community. The contract will begin October 1, 2018. For details email Chaplain Dietz at peter.dietz@eu.navy.mil
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MORE BASE NOTES July 25: Volunteer Registration Deadline for Vacation Bible School NSA Naples Religious Ministries invites children to participate in this year’s “Game On” Vacation Bible School (VBS) from July 30 to August 5, and will run from 5 to 8 p.m. each night at the Support Site Chapel. As we partner with Lifeway, kids will fill up the offensive line, sideline, and drumline. Players, cheerleaders, and band members will realize that God has given them His ultimate playbook. He wants them to join His team, train hard, celebrate salvation, and encourage one another. Team members will enjoy interactive Bible stories, great music, fun experiments, cool crafts, action games, dinner and more. Children entering K-6th grade are invited to attend, and volunteers – any age from 7th grade to adults – are welcome (a one-hour training session is required). For details visit us on Facebook at NSA Naples Vacation Bible School call Crystal Fabacher at DSN 629-4600 or email nsanaples.vbs@gmail.com July 27: USO Pool Party USO Naples is hosting a free Pool Party July 27 from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. at the Support Site Pool. In person registration required at any USO office. For details call DSN 626-5713 or 629-4903. Now-Aug. 24: Summer Reading is Big Fun with ‘Reading Takes You Everywhere’ Join the MWR libraries for another free fun summer reading adventure. Program is open to children three to 17 years. Pick up your starter kit and book log at the Support Site Library for our Summer Reading KickOff Party. There will be lots of games, balloon art, face painting and neat prizes beginning at 11 a.m. For details call DSN 629-4361 or Comm. 081-811-4361. 2017 Drinking Water Consumer Confidence Reports Posted The 2017 Drinking Water Consumer Confidence Reports (CCR)’s also known as annual water quality reports have been posted on the NSA Naples website – https://www.cnic.navy.mil/regions/cnreurafswa/installations/nsa_naples/om/environmental_support/drinking_water_consumer_
confidence_report.html – and summarize information regarding water sources used, any detected contaminants, compliance, and educational information. The CCR provides all testing results from January 1 through December 31, 2017, and includes information on how they compare to the standards set by regulatory agencies. Whether drinking water is supplied by host nation water systems or produced by a Navy installation reverse osmosis treatment plant, the Navy ensures the water that ends up at your faucet is safe to drink, according to U.S., European and Italian standards. Restricted use of School Field The DoDEA Naples Schools’ football field use is limited and subject to the approval of Naples Schools’ administration. Personal use of the track is permitted when not in use by Naples Schools. For details call DSN 629-7623/7501 or Comm. 081-811-7623/7501. SCPOA Membership The SCPOA would like to congratulate all those who advanced to the rank of Second Class Petty Officer. We are looking for new members to join our association. We are very active and can offer lots of volunteering events and we are open to any ideas you may want to share to help out the community. We also coordinate events with other associations such as a battle of Associations Volleyball Tournament and much more. Joining our association can make you stand out amongst your peers and it prepares you to grow to eventually become a First Class Petty Officer. If you are interested please feel free to reach out to our President at MA2 Brandon Foret at Brandon.Foret@eu.navy.mil. Housing Trouble Trouble Calls As a reminder, housing-related trouble calls during working hours should be addressed to the Housing Trouble Desk – Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. call Comm. 081-811-4285 / 4286 or DSN 629-4285 / 4286. After-hours issues should be addressed to the NSA Quarter Deck at Comm. 081-568-5547 or DSN 626-5547.
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Soccer Fun Facts From NSA Public Affairs
A standard soccer ball measures between 27 and 28 inches in circumference weighs between 14 and 16 ounces, and has 32 panels, which are made up of 12 black pentagons (five-sided) and 20 white hexagons (six-sided) shapes. The ancient Romans played a game called “harpastum,” which closely resembles what we now call soccer. Soccer supposedly gained popularity in Great Britain, when inmates at Newgate Prison in the early 1800s discovered the sport. Prisoners, who had their hands cut off for being thieves, liked the sport because they didn’t need their (now-missing) hands to play. The first live telecast of soccer was September 16, 1937, during a practice match between Arsenal and Arsenal Reserves at Highbury stadium. Soccer is the world’s most popular sport. The game is known as football throughout the world, except Canada and the United States where it is called “soccer” to avoid confusion with football (the game with the pointy, oval-shaped ball and lots of big players in plastic
armor and helmets). A worldwide survey launched by FIFA in 2000 indicates that more than 240 million people regularly play soccer around the world, along with almost five million referees, assistant referees and officials directly involved in the game. There is at least one soccer player in 30 percent of American homes, and the number of high school soccer players in America has more than doubled since 1990. A soccer field is called a “pitch” because every regulation field is pitched – or sloped – five degrees upwards from one end to the other. The teams switch sides after each half so each team has to play slightly uphill for half the match. Brazilian soccer legend Edson Arantes do Nascimento, better known as Pelé, is widely considered as the greatest soccer player of all time. He is listed in the Guinness World Records for most career goals (1,281 goals in 1,363 games). In 1997, he received an honorary knighthood from Queen Elizabeth II at a ceremony in Buckingham Palace, and two years later Time magazine named him in their list of 100 most influential people of the 20th century.
upcoming uSO Tours Capodichino Office 081-568-5713 Support Site Office 081-811-4903 http://naples.uso.org http://www.sg-tours.com
TOuRS OPeN TO BOTh u.S. MILITaRy aNd NaTO I.d. CaRd hOLdeRS
July 8: July 13: July 14: July 15: July 20: July 21: July 22: July 27:
The best of Rome . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . €57 Wine and Dine in a Cave . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . €55 Positano and Amalfi by boat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . €64 Naples Underground . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . €40 An Evening in Sorrento . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . €39 Mt. Vesuvius and Wine Tasting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . €66 Hiking the Valley of the Mills . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . €43 Mid-Summer Night Wine Tasting . . . . . . . . . . . . €55 Wine tasting tours are for adults only
EXTENDED TOURS Sept 1-3: Labor Day weekend in Ischia. . . . . . . . . . . €255 Oct. 4-7: Oktoberfest in Munich . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . €489 Oct. 8-14: The Grand Scenic Ireland Tou . . . . . . . . . . €1430 Oct. 29-Nov. 2:Halloween in Transylvania. . . . . . . . . . . . . €968 Nov. 9-11: Veteran’s Day Shopping Bonanza in Nove €199 Nov. 11-12: Wine Roads of Siena . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . €187 Nov. 22-25: Thanksgiving in Krakow Poland . . . . . . . . €690 For tour information, call the USO at DSN 626-5713 or 629-4903 or visit www.sg-tours.com
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