Panorama February 9, 2018

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U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa Names Sailor of the Year Deputy Defense Secretary:

U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa Sailor of the Year finalists participate in a reception at Naval Support Activity Naples, Italy, during Sailor of the Year Week, January 26, 2018. Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Ryan Riley

By Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Ryan Riley

Commander, U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa Adm. James G. Foggo III announced the 2017 U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa Shore Sailor, Sea Sailor and Junior Sailor of the Year, during a ceremony held at the

Naval Support Activity Naples, Italy base theater, January 26.

Foggo lauded the finalists for their commitment and accomplishments.

“You wouldn’t be sitting here unless you were stellar young Sailors,” Foggo said. “You have shown you are a cut above the rest and that you

rose above. You are the cream of the crop.”

Foggo took a moment before the winners were announced to remind the finalists and the standing-roomonly crowd, of what is expected from the Sailors.

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Cutting the ribbon to mark the grand opening of the Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society (NMCRS) Thrift Shop February 3 are Naval Support Activity Naples Commanding Officer Capt. Todd Abrahamson; NSA Naples Assistant Public Works Officer Lt. Cmdr. Rondal Hale; NMCRS Director Margaret Copson; and NMCRS Thrift Shop Lead Erica Bryant. Photo by Gary Nichols

The Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society (NMCRS) Thrift Shop grand opening was held bright and early last Saturday morning.

A crowd of eager shoppers crowded around the double doors to watch the traditional ribbon being cut to mark the reopening of the Thrift shop.

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Helping with the oversized scissors to cut that ribbon were Naval Support Activity Naples Commanding Officer Capt. Todd Abrahamson; NSA Naples Assistant Public Works Officer Lt. Cmdr. Rondal Hale; NMCRS Director Margaret Copson; and NMCRS Thrift Shop Lead Erica Bryant.

THRIFT SHOP GRAND OPENING Page 11 CAPTAIN’S CORNER. . . . . . . . . 2 BASE NOTES. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 HISTORY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 FFSC CALENDAR . . . . . . . . . . . 5 SOUND OFF . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 MOVIES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 JOBS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

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By Claudette Roulo DoD News

The Defense Department team is strong, and its spirit, energy and “collective will to compete and win is extraordinary,” Deputy Defense Secretary Patrick M. Shanahan said February 6, 2018, at the Armed Forces Communications and Electronics Association’s West 2018 conference in San Diego.

That will to win, he said, is reflected in the National Defense Strategy, which was released in January.

During the past year, the operational environment was complicated by a number of factors, the deputy secretary said, including the transition to a new administration, a record number of natural disasters, strategic competition around the globe and enduring budget uncertainties.

“It would have been so easy to take a pass on the strategy this year,” Shanahan said.

Instead, he said, a wellcoordinated whole-of-government effort led to the production of a strategy aligned with the president’s national security strategy “hand-in-glove.”

NMCRS Thrift Shop Grand Opening

By Gary Nichols NSA Naples Public Affairs

National Defense Strategy Reflects ‘Will to Win’

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PANoRAMA February 9, 2018

CAPTAIN’S CORNER

By Capt. Todd Abrahamson NSA Naples Commanding Officer

During this second week of February we kicked off two additional monthly observances.

On Wednesday, I got together with Principal Calabria and our Fleet and Family team at the Naples Middle High School to sign a proclamation beginning Teen Dating Violence Awareness month. Part of doing the basics right is taking care of our families, and promoting healthy relationships in our younger generations is very important in doing so. Nearly 1.5 million high school students nationwide experience physical abuse from a dating partner each year, and only 33% of those teens ever report it. If you’re a parent, please take this opportunity to talk to your kids about what goes into creating healthy relationships. If you ever witness signs that a friend, family member, or co-worker is in an abusive relationship, please take action and tell someone. Our Family Advocacy Program managers are always standing by to help.

Speaking of taking care of our families, February is also Children’s Dental Health month. The USNH Naples dental team will be visiting the Naples Elementary School, The American International School of Naples, and The Anglo Italian School to teach children about healthy dental hygiene habits and importance of proper oral care. It’s not just an important topic for kids though. We as military professionals have requirements to keep ourselves healthy just as we do so for our families. If you ever have any questions on dental health for you or your families, please contact the USNH Naples dental team at DSN 629-6007/6008 or commercial 081-811-6007/6008.

Next week we have an excellent professional opportunity here in the form of a visit by the Navy’s Credential Opportunity On-Line (COOL) team. If you’ve never heard of them, COOL offers accreditations in civilian and military fields, with special attention given to translating enlisted rates and officer designators into private sector job specialties. This is a fantastic resource to take advantage of whether you’re planning on getting out of the Navy next week or in the next 30 years. I highly encourage Sailors of all paygrades to attend the briefs being given in the Capo Theater on Monday and Tuesday. Times can be found in this week’s PAO notes.

As always, thanks for reading the Panorama, the #1 newspaper in the Navy according to the Navy’s 2016 Russell Egnor Media Awards! 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 Feb. 13: USO Valentine’s Day Free Troop Luncheon Special Active duty service members are invited to join the USO February 13 at 11 a.m. on the first floor of the Capo Air Terminal for a free special Valentine’s Day Troop Luncheon. For details call DSN 626-5713.

Feb. 21: USO Spouse Coffee: Health, Fitness and Zumba The USO invites all NSA Naples spouses to join us for a free Spouse Coffee focused on health, fitness, and Zumba February 21 from 10 to 11:30 a.m. For registration and details call DSN 629-4903 or Comm.

081-811-4903.

Feb. 14, 24: Strikers Bowling Center February 14, 2-for-1 Valentine’s Day Special – Bring your significant other and bowl two games for the price of one, and best of all, the first 50 couples receive a rose.

February 24, King of the Hill Tournament – Bowl three games at 6 p.m. Cash prizes for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place bowlers. For details call DSN 629-4900 or Comm. 081811-4900.

February 9: USO Naples Coupon Club Mingle with the masters of couponing, trade tricks, swap coupons, receive new coupons, and spend time making new friends at this monthly opportunity with the USO February 9 at 10 a.m. Free and open to all NSA Naples Community Members. For details call DSN 626-5713.

Feb. 10, 19, 24: Outdoor Recreation Ski Trips Ski season is here and Outdoor Recreation has begun their ski trips to local ski areas.

Register for one or all ski trips today at the Support Site Outdoor Recreation Center.

Skiis, snowboards, and equipment are available for rent at the center. For details call DSN 629-4947 or Comm. 081-811-4947.

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Feb. 11: USO’s Naples Got Talent Show On February 11 Naples Area community members are invited to join the USO at the Naples High School Cafeteria for the Naples Got Talent show. This free event features amazing performances that will showcase the talent of 10 contestants from the NSA Naples community. The USO is pleased to announce that Drew Lachey from 98 Degrees and Dancing with the Stars will be a guest judge Show winners will be selected by audience vote, with special prizes for second and third place favorites.The grand prize winner will be rewarded with two round-trip airline tickets to the Continental United States, courtesy of United Airlines. Doors open at 4 p.m. Seating is limited, so get there early.

Show time is 4:30 p.m. Food vendors will be on site with snacks and refreshments.

For details call USO Naples at DSN 6265713 or 629-4903.

Feb. 13, 21, 28: Make Your Heart Pound at the Support Site Fitness Forum February is Heart Health Month. Classes are free and open to all fitness levels.

Classes are February 13 – My Heart Belongs to Spin; February 21 – Zumba Dance Party; February 28 – Pump Your Heart Out Functional Kick & Fit Box. All classes begin at 5 p.m. For details call DSN 629-6604 or Comm. 081-811-6604.

Feb. 15, 22: Story Time at the Support Site library Bring your pre-school children to the Support Site Library Thursdays at 10:30 a.m. throughout February for Story Time: February 15, Sweet Valentine’s; February 22, Presidents’ Stories. For details call DSN 629-4361 or Comm. 081-811-4361.

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PANoRAMA February 9, 2018

ITALIAN NEWS BRIEFS COMPILED BY TERESA MEROLA NSA NAPLES PUBLIC AFFAIRS

Italian Doctors Using Genetically Manipulated Cells to Treat Cancer Doctors at Rome’s Bambino Gesu’ pediatric hospital successfully treated a four-year-old boy who had an acute form of leukemia. The boy is the first Italian patient to be treated using immune-system cells that were genetically manipulated to make them capable of identifying and attacking the cancer. The boy left the hospital after a month of treatment with the reprogrammed cells, and no sign of leukemia remaining in his bone marrow.

Italians Leading Battle Against Food Waste Italy is on the front line in the battle against food waste following the September 14, 2016, law that encourages firms to give away food instead of throwing it away. Agriculture Minister Maurizio Martina said that excess food given to the people in need has increased by 20 percent, and it has provided food to more than one and a half million people. Before the law came into effect it was possible only to donate long-life products, but now cooked food, fruit and vegetable can also be given to the needy.

Treasure Trove of Beloved Traditional Italian Music Now Available Free Online On Monday, some 200,000 tracks of Italian popular music are available to canzoneitaliana.it web site for free. The site contains Italian music from 1900 to

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2000 and it is divided chronologically, geographically and thematically. There are traditional songs from each of Italy’s regions, and accurate playlists from Enrico Caruso’s greatest hits to the Italian rock and to TV theme songs. Each section contains historical and musical context, available in eight different languages. Culture Minister Dario Franceschini said that other 5,000 songs will be added each month to make the site like a central state archive that will last throughout time.

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).

Carnival Tours Around the Area This Weekend A Carnival special tour will take place at the Royal Palace of Naples from February 10 to 13. The event is open to young and old people who can also participate wearing a mask throughout the guided tour. The tour will end with a ball in the elegant Salone d’Ercole.

Scheduled times for tours are 3 p.m. and 5 p.m. on Saturday and Monday. Tours start at 10 a.m., noon, 3 p.m. and 5 p.m. on Sunday. Ticket prices including entry to the palace are 12 euro for adults, and free of charge for children up to 18 years old. Even the Zoo of Naples celebrates Carnival on Sunday with many entertaining events where both parents and children will live an unforgettable experience in one of the most loved and popular places for children. The Carnival events start at 10:30 a.m. until 1:30 p.m. with a masked parade. The zoo opens at 9:30 a.m. Ticket prices are 10 euro per person and free for children up to 3 years old. Furthermore, the Agnano hippodrome celebrates Carnival with a free entry on Sunday starting at 1 p.m.

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.

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: FIRST OFFICIAL SALUTE From Navy History and Heritage Command

John Paul Jones, America’s greatest Revolutionary naval commander and founder of America’s naval tradition, while serving as the commanding officer of the sloop-of-war Ranger, received the first official salute to the U.S. Stars and Strips flag by a European country, at Quiberon, France, on Feb. 14, 1778.

Jones and French Admiral La Motte Piquet exchanged gun salutes – the first time that the Stars and Stripes, carrying the flag of the new nation, was officially recognized by a foreign government.

Jones and his crew of 140 men had left Portsmouth, New Hampshire, three months earlier for the harbor town of Brest, France, and ultimately the Irish Sea. His mission was to raid British warships in their own waters.

One of the greatest naval commanders in history, Jones is regarded as the “Father of the American Navy.” He is buried in a crypt at the U.S. Naval Academy Chapel in Annapolis, Md., where a Marine honor guard stands watch over one of America’s greatest naval John Paul Jones. Portrait by A.S. Conrad.

Courtesy U.S. Navy heroes.

Navy COOL is Coming to Naples Feb. 12-13 The OPNAV N127 Staff will be visiting Naval Support Activity Naples February 12-13, 2018, to provide a unique opportunity to discuss and learn about the various aspects of Navy COOL, VOLED, Tuition Assistance, the Navy College Program, and GI Bill TEB (Transfer of Benefits).

The briefs will be an hour and a half in length and discuss/demonstrate the importance of Credentialing and Licensing during and after a Sailors career.

They will include a walk-through of the Navy COOL website, the Navy COOL Mobile Application, the Voucher submission process, eligibility, and the requirements for Certification/Credentialing.

Other topics to be discussed will be the Learning and Development Roadmaps (LaDRs), Navy Advancement Bibliographies, and the US Military Apprenticeship Program (USMAP). Trainings is open to Sailors of all pay grades and will be held both at the theater onboard Capodichino and at the U.S. Naval Hospital Galley at Support Site.

For more information contact NCC Tamondong at elbert.tamondong@eu.navy.mil or NC1 Clark at asha.clark@eu.navy.mil.

SPOTLIGHT: SUSAN TODOROWSKI USO Naples proudly recognizes Susan Todorowski for all her support throughout all of 2017. This holiday season, Susan was a constant source of help as we prepared and executed programs for service members and military families.

Todorowski enjoys volunteering with the USO because of the variety of programs offered. “I can volunteer where and when time allows me,” Todorowski said.

During her time as a registered volunteer, Susan has donated 113 hours of her time to 42 events. Many of these opportunities have included preparing crafts and décor for programs for military families.

As Todorowski explains, volunteering with the USO provides “an outlet for me to put my creative mind to work on events like Santa’s Little Workshop and the Daddy/Daughter Dance.” Many of these programs have a finer level of detail that make the event more memorable for participants.

Todorowski’s creativity has been a tremendous help as has her presence at programs like Spouse coffees, Teddy Bear Club, and Breakfast with Santa.

The USO Naples family is honored to serve the NSA Naples community and grateful for the opportunity to work with volunteers as dedicated as Susan. If you would like to learn more about volunteering with the USO, you are invited to email Area Director, Sabrina Pullido, at spullido@uso.org.

BOTTLED WATER ADVISORY From NSA Public Affairs

Except for those living at the Support Site and Capodichino, bottled water is recommended.

Treated water is provided free of charge at a dispenser located outside the Capodichino east parking garage.

All economy leases negotiated through the Housing office have a bottle water clause, which requires the landlord to provide bottled water.

Work with landlords to have any water holding tanks disinfected twice a year, and ensure your tap water is disconnected from nonpermitted wells and connected only to the city water system.

PANoRAMA February 9, 2018

5 FLEET AND FAMILY SUPPORT CENTER EVENTS THIS WEEK

Navy’s Top Dog Handler Retires

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

By Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Joe Bishop Navy Region Europe, Africa, Southwest Asia Public Affairs

Master Chief Master-at-Arms Scott Thompson who retired January 30, 2018, after 30 years of service, along with his wife, Kierstin and their son Silas, who is receiving a certificate of appreciation from Naval Support Activity Commanding Officer Capt. Todd Abrahamson. Photo by MC3 Krystina Coffey

After more than 30 years of service and becoming the Navy’s highest ranking dog handler, Master Chief Master-at-Arms Scott Thompson retired January 30, 2018, during a ceremony at the theater onboard Capodichino.

Thompson, who served as Naval Support Activity Naples Security Department Lead Chief Petty Officer before retiring, was born in Southwestern Virginia, and grew up with both sides of his family being coal miners. His father joined the Army and he retired as part of the famous 101st Airborne/Air Assault Division. Following his father’s example of military service, Thompson joined the Navy in 1987, and after graduating from boot camp, he attended Master-at-Arms “A” school where he began his career as a military working dog (MWD) handler. His wife Kierstin gave birth to their son, Silas, who was born only minutes before the Navy’s birthday this past October 12.

Thompson’s career as a military working dog handler

took him all across the world as was involved in various combat and humanitarian operations throughout the 1990s and early 2000s. Some major events include combat operations in Afghanistan, the Embassy Bombing in Nairobi, Kenya in 1998, Operation JUST CAUSE in Panama in 1989, and U.S. Embassy evacuations in Libya in 2006.

“The Navy has been a great place to grow up in both personally and professionally,” Thompson said. “I was lucky enough to have worked around many outstanding people, and dogs, through the years in a myriad of locations with quite a few becoming good friends, whom I can never thank enough for their guidance and friendship. K9 leads the way!"

“Master Chief Thompson has contributed immeasurably to our shore installations’ security and our ability to support the Fleet, our fighters and our families,” Rear Adm. Rick Williamson, Commander, Navy Region Europe, Africa,

Southwest Asia (EURAFSWA), said. “And that we will truly miss him.”

Thompson worked directly for EURAFSWA in Naples as his previous command before joining the security team at NSA Naples.

“I have known Master Chief Thompson for over 10 years, and there is not dog handler that he has not impacted,” Chief Master-at-Arms Lydya Sollom, EURAFSWA Regional Kennel Master, said. “He is the original dog father.”

Thompson has contributed to EURAFSWA’s security line of operation. Security is one of eight necessary lines of operation that maximize fighting capability for the fleet. The other lines consist of air operations, port operations, safety, security, housing, MWR, Fleet and Fleet and Family Services. Through these lines of operation, the installations are force multipliers that optimize combat capability of operational units.

“He will be greatly missed for his reliability, knowledge, and quick wit,” Sollom said.

February is Children’s Dental Health Month

By Lt. Mackenzie Cvelich U.S. Naval Hospital Naples Dental Department

The Navy Dental Directorate, along with the American Dental Association, wants to spread the word about the value of oral health during Children’s Dental Health Month.

Taking care of your teeth with proper brushing, flossing, and regular dental check-ups is vital for children’s overall health, and learning these good habits should be started early.

To help spread this important message, the dental team from United States Naval Hospital Naples will be visiting area schools during the week of February 26 to March 2 to teach area children that good oral health is essential to a healthy lifestyle.

The USNH Dental Team will speak with more than 1,000 students at Naples Elementary School, the American International School of Naples, and the Anglo-Italian School and engage them in activities that encourage a positive attitude toward oral hygiene.

The students will be taught an array of dental topics including proper techniques for brushing and flossing, how to prevent cavities, along with healthy eating habits, and the importance of regular dental check-ups.

For more details about this program and oral health call the USNH Naples Dental Department at DSN 629-6007/6008 or commercial 081-811-6007/6008.

● Feb 12-16: TGPS Pre-Retirement Workshop, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Support Site FFSC. ● Feb 13: Easy Italian, 9 a.m. to noon Support Site FFSC (2 of 3 sessions). ● Feb 14: Resume Skills, 9 a.m. to noon, Support Site FFSC. ● Feb 14: Pasta Cooking Trip, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Carpool – Meet at TLA lobby. Cost to vendor: 5 euro. ● Feb 14: Parent and Child Play Group, 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., Support Site Community Center. ● Feb 15: Thrift Savings Plan 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Support Site FFSC. ● Feb 15: Pregnancy and Infant Loss Support Group, 12:30 to 1:30 p.m., Support Site FFSC. ● Feb 16: San Gennaro Catacombs and Capodimonte Park, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Carpool – Meet at Capo, outside 1st garage by main gate. Cost to vendor: 9 euro. ● Feb 20: Easy Italian, 9 a.m. to noon Support Site FFSC (3 of 3 sessions). ● Feb 20: Survivor Benefit Plan, 9 to 11 a.m., Support Site FFSC. All classes require registration.

Call 081-811-6372 for more information or to register.

ENERGY CONSERVATION Why Unneeded Lights Get Left On; Why They Need to Be Turned Off From NSA Naples Energy Management Team

Are there lights that seem to be on all the time when nobody is using the area? This is known in the energy management business as an energy saving opportunity.

There are a number of reasons the lights may be left on: ● Several people use the area and nobody is taking responsibility for the light switch – They may not know when other people are still in the area. ● There is no light switch, or it’s hard to find. ● The lights are the high intensity discharge type often used in industrial areas, and they require time to warm up.

When these lights spend a lot of time on when nobody is in the area, it may be cost-effective to change them to an energy-efficient instant-on type such as fluorescent or lightemitting diode. ● Someone believes the old myth that it takes more energy to turn fluorescent lights back on than can be saved by shutting them off during the day, or even overnight.

If you see lights on a lot when nobody is in the area, tell your supervisor or building energy monitor about the potential energy savings. It may be a matter of educating people. If it’s a design issue, public works can evaluate the lighting requirements and possibly make some changes, helping your building and your base to be just a little greener. Many small contributions can add up to big savings.

For questions contact gennaro.gargiulo.it@eu.navy.mil or david.wellington@eu.navy.mil at the Energy Office.

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PANoRAMA February 9, 2018

SOUND OFF: WHAT ARE YOUR VALENTINE’S DAY PLANS?

Cmdr. Will Ranney “I’ll be celebrating my 9th wedding anniversary to my beautiful wife Alexisse. The upside is that when I celebrate one I can celebrate the other.”

Vincenzo Perrotta “I will prepare a nice candle-lit dinner for my wife when she comes home from shopping.”

WILL TO WIN From page 1 “We’re talking about integrating the policies so that [they’re] complementary – so that it really prioritizes what’s required for the defense of the nation,” Shanahan said. “And concurrent to that, we were working with the State Department so that the product ... is the result of a sprint to put together a strategy that will build a budget. And the budget, starting in about August, had to be hand-massaged top-down so that it was really derived from the strategy.”

Defense Secretary James N. Mattis “applies Jesuit-level rigor to the work that we take to his office,” the deputy secretary said. “He literally reads every word. The National Defense Strategy is his strategy. The department put it together, but it has his fingerprints, and we’re all behind it to bring it home.”

Underlying the strategy are a number of big-picture considerations, Shanahan said, including long-term strategic competitions with China and Russia. “We all hear about how our competitiveness has eroded. Our strategy is about how to sharpen and strengthen our competitiveness.”

And things can change quickly in the strategic environment, he said, “It’s not about China. It’s not about Russia. It’s about competing. And

IT1 Kelsey Francis “I’ve got duty, then I’ll probably go home and relax.”

there are no such things as fair competitions -- there’s just competition.”

The real message, Shanahan said, is “Let’s not just acknowledge that we will operate in a contested environment. Let’s embrace the fact that we’ll operate in a contested environment [and] that we understand how we can leverage capability, capacity and geography, not to just get an additive effect or a multiplicative effect, but [to] get an exponential effect from a combination [of those factors].”

Perhaps the biggest change in this year’s National Defense Strategy was hidden in the seemingly innocuous-sounding discussion of “dynamic force posture and employment,” the deputy secretary said.

“It’s really about how we’ll be faster and how we’ll make decisions about distributing resources differently than we do today,” he added.

Those decisions are in the hands of leaders who need to trust the ideas coming from their troops, he said.

“We’re blessed when you look at the E-1’s to O-3’s in terms of the talent, the motivation, the professionalism,” the deputy secretary told the audience. “Our responsibility is to turn over to them an environment where they can flourish.”

Everyone wants innovation, Shanahan said, but “innovation is messy.”

If the department is really going to

Vinh Chu “I don’t have Valentine’s Day marked on the calendar and have to get reminded by Facebook.”

Ens. William Thompson “I’ve got watch, but plan on spending time with my wife when I get home.”

Deputy Defense Secretary Patrick M. Shanahan speaking at the Armed Forces Communications and Electronics Association’s West 2018 conference in San Diego February 6, 2018. DOD Photo

succeed at innovation, he said, “we’re going to have to get comfortable with people making mistakes.”

Modernization vs. Cost Development and modernization and providing new capability is not the enemy of cost, the deputy secretary said. “We must make our systems and products affordable … Our biggest opportunity is to be smarter and faster when it comes to the development of these programs and affordability,” he explained. “[The Pentagon] is a beautiful machine if you know how to make it work,” Shanahan said, “and if you

don’t know how to make it work it’s a very complicated bureaucratic space ... If you want to solve the problems there, we need to break them into several pieces to make it more manageable.”

The three biggest pieces, he said, are improving joint capability, improving the speed of troop development, and making improvements durable.

“If everything is a change through a policy memo or some paper document, the next person in the job gets to undo that,” Shanahan said. “So everything that we’re trying to do is make it so you can’t go backwards.”

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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.

The exercise is designed to improve regional cooperation, maritime domain awareness and information sharing practices to increase capabilities between the U.S., East African and Western Indian Ocean nations. Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Alyssa Weeks

Exercise Cutlass Express 2018 Begins

By Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Ford Williams and Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Alyssa Weeks

Maritime forces from East Africa, West Indian Ocean nations, Europe, and the United States, as well as several international organizations began the seventh iteration of the annual multinational maritime exercise Cutlass Express 2018, January 31.

Cutlass Express 2018, sponsored by U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM) and conducted by U.S. Naval Forces Africa is an exercise designed to assess and improve combined maritime law enforcement capacity, promote national and regional security in East Africa as well as information sharing, planning and operating.

“Criminal activities pose a big threat to the security of Africa’s maritime environment,” Melanie Zimmerman, charge d' affaires for the U.S. Embassy in Mauritius and the Seychelles, said. “These are challenges that no single nation can overcome on its own but, if we work together, overcoming those challenges becomes achievable.”

This year’s exercise leverages the recently adopted Jeddah Amendment to the Djibouti Code of Conduct, which 14 nations are signatories, as a framework for exercising information sharing practices and enforcing maritime rule of law at sea.

The participating nations will be testing their ability to illicit trafficking, piracy, illegal fishing, as well as search and rescue situations.

“Today, we face serious challenges at sea such as illegal fishing, trafficking of weapons, narcotics, people and the ongoing threat of piracy,” Rear Adm. Shawn E. Duane, vice commander, U.S. 6th Fleet, said. “Our efforts here will help make the region a safer place for maritime commerce and help increase prosperity throughout the region.”

Participating nations in Cutlass Express include Australia, Canada, Comoros, Denmark, Djibouti, France, Kenya, Madagascar, Mauritius, Mozambique, New Zealand, Seychelles, Somalia, South Africa, The Netherlands, Turkey, and the United States.

“Today, we see cooperation between countries with diverse foreign policies unified around the common theme of maritime security,” J. Alexander Hamilton, Deputy Chief of Mission, U.S. Embassy Djibouti, said. “Most importantly, we see one of the clearest examples of international cooperation to mitigate region security challenges that has happened in modern times.”

Cutlass Express is one of three Africafocused regional, “Express” series exercises sponsored by U.S. AFRICOM and facilitated by U.S. Naval Forces EuropeAfrica/U.S. 6th Fleet. The exercise falls under Africa Partnership Station, the umbrella program for the Express series of exercises and other capacity-building initiatives throughout Africa.

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.

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 members from different rates with one mission: To enhance community relations, promote awareness of our duties as Sailors, and fortify the professional and social welfare of our service members. We normally convene every other week alternating Tuesdays and Thursdays. Visit us and bring a friend. For details call YN1 Gordon at DSN: 626-7733.

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, February 9 5:30 p.m. Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle, PG-13 6 p.m. Maze Runner: Death Cure, PG-13 8:30 p.m. Downsizing, R 9:30 p.m. The Post, PG-13 Saturday, February 10 3 p.m. Paddington 2, PG 6 p.m. Pitch Perfect 3, PG-13 6:30 p.m. Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle, PG-13 9 p.m. All the Money in the World, R 9:30 p.m. 12 Strong, R Sunday, February 11 3 p.m. The Greatest Showman, PG 4:30 p.m. Maze Runner: Death Cure, PG-13 6 p.m. Insidious: The Last Key, PG-13 7:30 p.m. The Post, PG-13 Monday, February 12 Closed, No Movies Tuesday, February 13 Closed, No Movies Wednesday, February 14 5:30 p.m. Maze Runner: Death Cure, PG-13 6 p.m. The Post, PG-13 8:30 p.m. Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle, PG-13 Thursday, February 15 5:30 p.m. Insidious: The Last Key, PG-13 6 p.m. Pitch Perfect 3, PG-13 8:30 p.m. Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle, PG-13

All the Money in the World R, Biography-Crime-Drama, 132 min. Cast: Michelle Williams, Christopher Plummer, Mark Wahlberg, Romain Duris and Timothy Hutton. The story of the kidnapping of 16-year-old John Paul Getty III and the desperate attempt by his devoted mother to convince his billionaire grandfather Jean Paul Getty to pay the ransom.

Downsizing R, Comedy-Drama-SciFi, 135 min. Cast: Matt Damon, Christoph Waltz, Hong Chau, Kristen Wiig and Rolf Lassgrd.

A social satire in which a man realizes he would have a better life if he were to shrink himself to five inches tall, allowing him to live in wealth and splendor The Greatest Showman PG, Biography-Drama-Musical, 105 min. Cast: Hugh Jackman, Michelle Williams, Zac Efron, Zendaya and Rebecca Ferguson.

Celebrates the birth of show business, and tells of a visionary who rose from nothing to create a spectacle that became a worldwide sensation.

Insidious: The Last Key PG-13, Horror-Mystery-Thriller, 103 min. Cast: Lin Shaye, Leigh Whannell, Angus Sampson, Kirk Acevedo and Caitlin Gerard.

Parapsychologist Dr. Elise

Rainier faces her most fearsome and personal haunting yet – in her own family home.

singing competition at an overseas USO tour, but face a group who uses both instruments and voices.

Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle Last Showing PG-13, Action-AdventureComedy, 119 min. Cast: Dwayne Jonson, Jack Black, Kevin Hart, Karen Gillan and Rhys Darby.

Four teenagers are sucked into a magical video game, and the only way they can escape is to work together to finish the game.

The Post Premiere PG-13, Drama, 115 min. Cast: Meryl Streep, Tom Hanks, Sarah Paulson, Bob Odenkirk and Tracy Letts. When American military analyst, Daniel Ellsberg, realizes to his disgust the depths of the U.S. government’s deceptions about the futility of the Vietnam War, he takes action by copying top-secret documents that would beMaze Runner: come the Pentagon Papers.

The Death Cure Later, Washington Post owner, PG-13, Action-SciFi-Thriller.

Kay Graham, is still adjusting 120 min. Cast: Rosa Salazar, Thomas Brodie-Sangster, Dylan to taking over her late husband’s business when editor O’Brien, Kaya Scodelario and Ben Bradlee discovers the New Aidan Gillen. Young hero Thomas embarks on a mission to York Times has scooped them with an explosive expose on find a cure for a deadly disease those papers. Determined to known as the “Flare.” compete, Post reporters find Ellsberg himself and a complete Paddington 2 copy of those papers. However, PG, Family-Comedy, 103 min. the Post’s plans to publish their Cast: Ben Whishaw, Hugh findings are put in jeopardy Grant, Hugh Bonneville, with a Federal restraining Michael Gambon and Imelda Staunton. Paddington is happily order that could get them all settled with the Brown family in indicted for Contempt. Now, Windsor Gardens, where he has Kay Graham must decide become a popular member of the whether to back down for the safety of her paper or publish community, spreading joy and and fight for the Freedom of marmalade wherever he goes. the Press. In doing so, Graham While searching for the perfect and her staff join a fight that present for his beloved Aunt Lucy’s 100th birthday, Padding- would have America’s democratic ideals in the balton spots a unique pop-up book ance. in Mr. Gruber’s antique shop, and embarks upon a series of odd jobs to buy it. But when the 12 Strong R, War-Action-Adventure, 120 book is stolen, it’s up to min. Cast: Chris Hemsworth, Paddington and the Browns to William Fichtner, Elsa Pataky, unmask the thief.

Michael Pea and Yasmine Aker.

The True Story of the Army’s Pitch Perfect 3 Special Forces “Green Berets,” Last Showing who within weeks responded PG-13, Comedy-Musical, 100 to the 9-11 attack. Green min. Cast: Anna Kendrick, Ruby Berets and AFSOC took over Rose, Hailee Steinfeld, Brittany the country and allowed other Snow and Elizabeth Banks.

Following their win at the world Special Forces and the rest of the conventional military championship, the now separated Bellas reunite for one last to begin the real war.

If you have been sexually assaulted or need to speak with a S.A.P.R. victim advocate, call 335-640-6621 24/7 for information and support. The DoD Safe Helpline can be reached toll-free at 001-877-995-5247.

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Women, Infants, Children (Wic) Overseas Program is offered at NSA Naples. Women who are pregnant, breastfeeding, postpartum or have an infant or child under the age of five may qualify for the program. WIC Overseas is a nutrition education program that provides nutritious supplemental foods. For deails call 081811-4962.

Gaeta/Naples Area Girl Scouts is in need of leaders and co-leaders. Training and support provided. For details email naplesgs@yahoo.com.

The Naples Area Second Class Petty Officer Association meets every other Tuesday in the Capodichino Theater at noon to discuss upcoming community outreach opportunities and charity events. For details, call OS2 Joseph Cavallaro at DSN 6264545 or email joseph.cavallaro@eu.navy.mil or MA2 Jessalyn Harrison at DSN 626-2871or jessalyn.harrison@eu.navy.mil Napoli Nation Fan Club is a group that helps community members attend SSC Napoli soccer games, promotes intercultural relations and provides SSC Napoli information to the community. Membership benefits include SSC Napoli gear, discounted tickets and entry to Napoli Nation functions. For details visit USASSCNapoli on Facebook.

Connect the Tots is an organization for bringing together families with babies and toddlers to play and mingle. Monthly club events include themed parties, group outings off-base and playground meet-ups. For the latest on club events, join us on Facebook at Connect the Tots (CTT), Naples Italy.

MORE THE INSIDE PAGE Catholic Women Of The Chapel meets monthly in the Support Site Fellowship Hall for prayer, fellowship, and learning.

Child care provided. We also meet Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m. for Rosary and Thursdays at 9:30 a.m. for bible study. For details email cwocnaples@gmail.com or visit Catholic Women of the Chapel - NSA Naples, Italy on Facebook.

Filipino-American Association of Naples, Italy meets at 6 p.m. the first Thursday of every month at Striker’s Bowling Alley. For details call Ely Santos at 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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Adm. James G. Foggo III, commander, U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa and commander, Allied Joint Force Command Naples, delivers remarks during the U.S. Naval Forces EuropeAfrica Sailor of the Year ceremony at the Naval Support Activity Naples base theater January 26, 2018. Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Jonathan Nelson

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“What we need you to do is – and you have all heard me say this a thousand times -- take the message to Garcia. Be self-starters ... pull yourself up by your bootstraps and go to work and take on as much responsibility as you can,” Foggo said.

“Obviously you have done that or you wouldn’t be here. So continue to do that and raise the next

generation to be just like you.”

Intelligence Specialist 1st Class Michael Eaker was named Sea Sailor of the Year. Legalman 1st Class Jean Yusten was named Shore Sailor of the Year. Yeoman 2nd Class Darren Givens was named Junior Sailor of the Year.

“It’s a real humbling experience for me to be recognized by my peers,” Eaker said. “It feels great and I look forward to the

next level of competition, and to be able to teach my shipmates what I did to get here.”

The announcement was the culminating event following a week of activities scheduled for the finalists and their spouses by the U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa Chiefs Mess, to include group physical training, a community relations project, and cultural tours.

“There were a lot of great Sailors that came up for this and we all had a great week together,” Yusten said. “There was something we could learn from every single person that was here. So to be chosen amongst the best is something you never really expect to happen and I just hope I can make them all proud.”

Eaker will move on to compete next month at the Sea Sailor of the Year competition at U.S. Fleet Forces Command and Yusten will advance to compete later this spring at the Navy Shore Sailor of the Year competition at the Chief of Naval Operations.

The finalists were graded on criteria in 10

categories: primary responsibilities, job performance, leadership, command climate/sailorization, meritorious achievement, collateral duties, educational accomplishments, peer group/community involvement, personal appearance/military bearing, and boardmanship.

“Through the Sailors’ packages we are able to determine their technical competence within their respective ratings, as well as their participation within the command and community, all of which are important,” U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa Fleet Master Chief Raymond D. Kemp Sr. said.

“The board interview allows the members to assess in person and validate what has been written about these outstanding Sailors. The interview also allows us to measure the Sailor’s knowledge on Navy programs and get their opin-

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ion on various subjects.”

Sailor of the Year is one of a number of recognition programs designed to encourage Sailors to perform well. Adm. Elmo Zumwalt, former chief of naval operations, created the Sailor of the Year program in 1972 to recognize outstanding Sailors at sea. The following year, the Shore Sailor of the Year program was introduced.

“Ultimately we want to celebrate excellence and recognize high level performance by fantastic Sailors and their families,” Kemp said.

U.S. Naval Forces EuropeAfrica, headquartered in Naples, Italy, oversees joint and naval operations, often in concert with allied and interagency partners, to enable enduring relationships and increase vigilance and resilience in Europe and Africa.

For more news from Commander, U.S. Naval Forces Europe and Africa/ U.S. 6th Fleet, visit www. navy.mil/local/naveur/

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Bryant rang up purchases for the shoppers who lined up and patiently waited to purchase their newfound – and gently used – treasures.

One of those eager shoppers was Noah Grey, a civilian DOD dependent and university student who found a great deal at the Thrift Shop. “My father bought me a gray wool St. John’s Bay sweater that looks like it was never worn,” he said. “It’s warm and stylish and fits me perfectly.”

Copson estimated there were around 200 to 300 people who showed up to hunt for their own bargains on opening day. “I was pleasantly surprised at the great turnout we had,” she said.

“I think this was a fantastic success for the NSA Naples community,” Abrahamson said. We have 10,000 people and you can see just by the participation today the excitement today within the community.”

Copson explained that the Thrift Shop will help out Sailors and Marines both here and across the Navy. She said the store made about $1,700 in the three hours the thrift shop was open on its first day.

“Donations and purchases at the NMCRS Thrift Shop will help your fellow shipmates locally by providing them with items they need, and also those who are trying to lighten their load when they conduct ‘spring cleaning’ or when they PCS,” Copson said. “Plus, the funds we raise through sales go to help Sailors and Marines across the Fleet.”

Since 1904 the mission of the NMCRS has been providing – in partnership with the Navy and Marine Corps – financial, educational, and other assistance to members of the Naval Service of the United States, eligible family members, and survivors when in need; and to receive and manage funds to administer these programs.

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, the NMCRS Thrift Shop will be open Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.; Wednesdays from 4 to 7 p.m.; and the first Saturday of each month from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. for all U.S. DOD and JFC ID card holders. Donations are accepted only during store hours at the side door.

For details about the NMCRS call DSN 626-3913 or Comm. 081-568-3913. For the Thrift Shop call DSN 629-4200 or commercial 081-811-4200 or visit https://www.facebook.com/NavyMarineCorpsReliefSocietyNaples/

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JOBS CIVILIAN HUMAN RESOURCES (CHR) Effective October 19, 2017, new 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

CLOSING February 15, 2018 Maintenance Mechanic, Uc4749-06, ANN#44308-871714-PG, Full Time Permanent.

CLOSING February 22, 2018 Purchasing Agent, Ua-1105-02, ANN#70294-873144-AG, Full Time Permanent.

Materals Handler (FLO), UC6907-07, ANN#3049B-871504-RR, Full Time Permanent.

Engineering Technician (Mechanical), Ua-0802-01, ANN# 33191-834704-PG-R1, Full Time Temporary.

CANCELLED Office Automation Assistant, Ua-0326-05, ANN#62588-821099RR, Full Time Permanent

IMPORTANT NOTICE: USAJOBS 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 will be prompted to create a login.gov account upon signing in to 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.

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/Abou t/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.

LOCAL NATIONAL (LN) POSITIONS

NON-APPROPRIATED FUND (NAF) POSITIONS

To find out what positions are currently open call our front desk at DSN 626-5409 or Comm. 081-5685409. 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/Lo calNationalVacancies.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.

Fleet & Family Readiness NAF Local Naples job announcements within CNREURAFSWA may be viewed at: https://www.cnic.navy.mil/regions/cnreurafswa/about/job_ope nings.html – The necessary application forms are also available on line. For questions please call 081568-4164/2505/5612/8202. The applications may be emailed to NAFPersonnel@eu.navy.mil

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.

NSA NAPLES U.S. NAF POSITIONS Recreation Aid, NF-0189-01, ANN#18-020, Flexible Part-Time, MWR Bowling Center Naples, Italy. Job summary: Main duty will be to provide oversight of activities and necessary services to authorized patrons, including general information on the use of equipment.

Provide information concerning facilities and operation. Open until filled.

Recreation Assistant, NF-018901/02, ANN#18-021 Flexible PartTime, Fleet & Family Readiness Center, Gaeta, Italy. Job summary: Serves as a primary front line customer service representative of the overall program as such, must con-

tinually 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, day-to-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, day-to-day care of infants and children ranging from six weeks to five years. Closing date: September 30, 2018.

Recreation Aid, NF-0189-01, ANN#18-029, Flexible, Fitness Dept., Capo/Support Site. Job summary: Employee in this position plays an integral part in providing customer service and insuring patrons are offered a clean facility and pleasant conditions for their fitness/athletic workouts or programs. Open until filled.

Recreation Aid, NF-0189-01, ANN#18-043, Flexible Part-Time, Auto Skills Center, Naples. Job summary: Main duty will be to provide oversight of activities and necessary services to authorized patrons, including general information on the use of equipment.

Provide information concerning facilities and operation. Open until filled.

Recreation Aid, NF-0189-01, ANN#18-044 Flexible, Liberty/Entertainment, Capo/Support site.

Job summary: Serves as an aid for the Liberty/Entertainment program assisting with various functions and duties as they relate each program. Open until filled.

Food Service Worker, NA-740802, ANN#18-019, Flexible PartTime, Bowling Center. 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, 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 vari-

ety 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#18073, Regular Part-Time (NTE 1 year), CDC Capodichino.

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.

CYP Leader, CY-1702-II, ANN# 18-069, Regular Full Time (Eligible for Post Allowance), Fleet and Family Readiness Program, CYP Division, CDC Support Site. Job summary: The purpose of the CY Program Leader is to provide appropriate development care and instruction for children and youth ranging in age from six weeks to 18 years in one or more Children Youth Programs. This includes the provision of guidance, assistance, and mentoring for the CY Program Assistants. Closing date: February 9, 2018.

CYP Leader, CY-1701-02, ANN# 18-084, Regular Full Time (Eligible for Post Allowance), and Family Readiness Program, CYP Program, CDC Capodichino. Job summary: The purpose of the CY Program Leader is to provide appropriate development care and instruction for children and youth ranging in age from six weeks to 18 years in one or more Children Youth Programs. This includes the provision of guidance, assistance, and mentoring for the CY Program Assistants. Closing Date: February 16, 2018.

CYP Assistant, CY-1702-I/II ANN# 18-082, Regular Part-Time, Fleet and Family Readiness Program, CYP Program, School Age Care Naples. Job summary: The purpose of this position is to provide appropriate developmental care and instruction for children and youth in one or more CY programs. This position is expected to work with the Child Development Center or Youth Director with minimum supervision toward the overall objectives of administering the CDC or School Age Care Program ensuring effectiveness, compatibility with other programs, and compliance with requirements. Area of Consideration: Internal CYP employees only. Closing Date: February 23, 2018.

CYP Assistant, CY-1702-I/II ANN#18-083 regular part time, Fleet and Family Readiness Program, CYP Program, School Age Care Naples. Job summary: The purpose of this position is to provide appropriate developmental care and instruction for children and youth in one or more CY programs. This position is expected to work with the Child Development Center or Youth Director with minimum supervision toward the overall objectives of administering the CDC or School Age Care Program ensuring effectiveness, compatibility with other programs, and compliance with requirements. Closing Date: February 23, 2018

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#170003XP Sales Clerk (Ladies)/E8/NF-1/Regular-FT – Open until filled – Pay rate: $8$9.50 per hour. Job summary: Sells general merchandise to customers exercising professional selling techniques. Works as part of a sales team to provide service that anticipates and exceeds customer expectations.

Ann#170003XR Sales Clerk (Mens)/E2/NF-1/Regular-FT – Open until filled – Pay rate: $8$9.50 per hour. Job summary: Sells general merchandise to customers exercising professional selling techniques. Works as part of a sales team to provide service that anticipates and exceeds customer expectations.

Ann#170004FX Sales Clerk (Toys)/C5/NF-1/FLEX – Open until filled – Pay rate: $8-$9.50 per hour.

Job summary: Sells general merchandise to customers exercising professional selling techniques.

Works as part of a sales team to provide service that anticipates and exceeds customer expectations.

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JOBS from page 12 Ann#170004GI Sales Clerk (Garden)/C9/NF-1/FLEX – Open until filled – Pay rate: $8-$9.50 per hour.

Job summary: Sells general merchandise to customers exercising professional selling techniques.

Works as part of a sales team to provide service that anticipates and exceeds customer expectations.

Ann#170004GL Sales Clerk (Garden)/C9/NF-1/Regular-FT – Open until filled – Pay rate: $8$9.50 per hour. Job summary: Sells general merchandise to customers exercising professional selling techniques. Works as part of a sales team to provide service that anticipates and exceeds customer expectations.

Ann#170004FY Sales Clerk (Furniture)/B9/NF-1/FLEX – Open until filled – Pay rate: $8-$9.50 per hour. Job summary: Sells general merchandise to customers exercising professional selling techniques.

Works as part of a sales team to provide service that anticipates and exceeds customer expectations.

Ann#1800001J Cashier Checker/CC/NF-1/FLEX – Open until filled – Pay rate: $8-$9.50 per hour. Job summary: Associates engaged in the operation of cash registers to record sales in retail checkout areas.

Ann#170004S1 Cashier Checker /CC/NF-1/FLEX – Open until filled – Pay rate: $8-$9.50 per hour. Job summary: Associates engaged in the operation of cash registers to record sales in retail checkout areas.

Ann#1800000V Loss Prevention/Safety Invest(Detective) /52/NF-2/Regular – PT – Open until filled – Pay rate: $9-$11 per hour. Job summary: Responsible for the protection of Navy Exchange assets through investigative strategies and the auditing of controls designed to prevent and minimize loss potential.

Ann#1800004J Sales Clerk (Consumables)/CL/NF-1/Regular-FT – Open until filled – Pay rate: $8$9.50 per hour. Job summary: Sells general merchandise to customers exercising professional selling

techniques. Works as part of a sales team to provide service that anticipates and exceeds customer expectations.

Ann#1800005P Customer Service Clerk/CS//NF-2/ Regular-FT – Open until filled – Pay rate: $9-$11 per hour. Job summary: Performs a variety of customer service duties including special orders, foreign currency exchange, Western Union, merchandise returns, gas sales, layaways, etc.

GRICIGNANO MINI MART Ann#1700047B Sales Clerk/ MM/NF-1/FLEX – Open until filled – Pay rate: $8-$9 per hour. Job summary: Responsible for selling general merchandise to customers and ensuring merchandise is properly stocked and available. Candidates must be at least 18 years old to apply.

EUROPE DISTRICT DISTRIBUTION Ann#1700045N Warehouse Worker/71/NA-05/FLEX – Open until filled – Pay rate: $13.50 per hour. Job summary: Responsible for one or more functions (receiving, storing, issuing and shipping, etc.) within the warehouse area.

Candidates must be at least 18 years old to apply.

Ann#170004P9 Warehouse Worker/72/NA-05/ FLEX – Open until filled – Pay rate: $13.50 per hour. Job summary: Responsible for one or more functions (receiving, storing, issuing and shipping, etc.) within the warehouse area.

Candidates must be at least 18 years old to apply.

In the event of an emergency or to report a crime, please call the Emergency Dispatch Center at 081-568-4911 or 5911.

(On-BaseDial 9-1-1) For non-emergency assistance, call 081-568-5638

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MORE BASE NOTES Feb. 16: 2018 Fitness Transformation Registration Get motivated and into shape with the 2017 Fitness Transformation program. Cost includes six, one-hour sessions with a certified personal trainer and nutritional support from Health Promotions. There will be a first meeting for information and pictures. Reach your objective and show off your results at the NSA Muscle & Fitness Show in June. Registration deadline is February 16 at the Capo FitZone. For details call DSN 626-6489 or Comm. 081-568-6489.

Feb. 20: Crowd Manager Training NSA Naples Fire & Emergency Services, Fire Prevention Office will be presenting crowd manager training at the Capodichino Theater February 20 at 9 a.m. The training is required for supervisors and employees of activities in assembly occupancies, such as theaters.

Per OPNAVINST 11320.2G, “Public assembly facility managers shall be trained in proper fire prevention and crowd control management responsibilities.” Assembly occupancies shall be provided with a minimum of one trained crowd manager or crowd manager supervisor.

Where the occupant load exceeds 250, additional trained crowd managers or crowd manager supervisors shall be provided at a ratio of one crowd manager or crowd manager supervisor for every 250 occupants. For details call DSN 629-4488 or 626-6626.

Feb. 21: Free Automotive Workshop at Support Site Keep your vehicle running with a free workshop at the Auto Skills Center February 21 from 3:30 to 5 p.m. The workshop will cover the basic seasonal automotive maintenance your vehicle requires. There will be an ASC certified auto mechanic on site. Advance registration is preferred. For details call DSN 629-4971 or Comm. 081-811-4971.

Feb. 25, 28: USO Book Club – ‘The Rules of Magic’ The USO invites all book lovers to meet and discuss The Rules of Magic by Alice Hoffman at the Community Center onboard Support Site February 25 at 8:30 a.m. or February 28 at 9:30 a.m. For details email cluthy@uso.org Feb. 26-Mar. 1: VA OMSC to Visit Naples A Veterans Affairs Overseas Military Service Coordinator (VA OMSC) will be in Naples February 26-March 1 at both Capodichino and Support Site to meet one-on-one with transitioning service members, veterans and active duty service members to discuss questions related to VA benefits, especially disability compensation and vocational rehabilitation and employment. For registration or details email lourdes.freed @serco-na.com Feb. 26-Mar. 2: Children’s Dental Health Month U.S. Naval Hospital Naples (USNH) will be visiting area schools during the week of February 26 to March 2 to teach area children that good oral health is essential to a healthy lifestyle. The USNH Dental Team will speak with more than 1,000 students at area schools and engage them in activities that encourage a positive attitude toward oral hygiene. For details call DSN 629-6007/6008 or Comm. 081811-6007/6008.

Mar. 3, 17: Trek the Path of the Gods with Outdoor Recreation Put on your hiking boots and experience breathtaking views on a trekking trip to The Path of the Gods, along the Amalfi peninsula, March 3 and 17 with Outdoor Recreation. Trips are open to everyone 15 years and above, however those who are 17 and under must be accompanied by an adult. Register no later than five days prior to trip. For details call DSN 629-4947 or Comm.

081-811-4947.

Now-Feb. 28: African American Heritage Month at the MWR libraries Come to the Support Site library and Capo Connections to check out our displays, quiz and special story time in February for African American Heritage Month. For details call DSN 6294360/4361 or Comm. 081-811-4360/4361.

Now-Mar. 8: Register Now for Spring Term at Central Texas College Central Texas College, a college for students of the real world, is offering a variety of local classes in Fire Science, Criminal Justice and Homeland Security, Child Development and Hospitality Management. Classes start March 12 and end May 6 will meet once a week at the support site High School. CTC also offers a large variety of Distance learning and Web Learning classes they start every month. Activeduty Navy personnel must have command approval 14 days prior to the start date of the class. For details call Naples Central Texas College at DSN 626-6761 or Comm. 081-568-6761 or email naples@europe.ctcd.edu or visit them on Facebook at Central Texas College Naples.

Now-Mar. 15: Registration for Youth Sports Spring Season (Baseball & Softball) It’s time to register youth, ages 5 to 18 for the upcoming Baseball and Softball Spring Season.

Register at the Support Site SAC office or Teen Center. Bring your PAYS online certificate and CYP registration forms. A fee is required. For details call DSN 629-4722/4729 or Comm. 081811-4722/4729.

Get Started on Your College Degree – SAT, ACT Tests at Navy College Office Both the Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) and American College Test (ACT) are available for free for active duty and reserve Sailors. One or both of these tests are required for entrance to most colleges, and are usually the first step toward obtaining your college degree. To learn more about scheduling these tests and how to kick start your college experience, stop by the Navy College Office (NCO), which is located in Admin 2, Room 36.1 onboard Capodichino to speak with one of the NCO counselors. For details call DSN 626-6683 or Comm. 081-568-6683 or e-mail lawrence.daley@eu.navy.mil Sojourner’s Permit Application Changes U.S. Region Legal Service Office, Europe, Africa, Southwest Asia (RLSO EURAFSWA) now accepts Sojourner’s Permit applications by appointment only. On Tuesdays, however, from 8 a.m. to noon, you can still apply on a walk-in basis without an appointment. For details or appointments call the Legal Assistance Office at DSN 626-4576 or Comm. 081-568-4576, or stop

by RLSO EURAFSWA located in Admin 2, Room 1074 onboard Capodichino.

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When Did Valentine’s Day Become a Holiday?

By Gary Nichols NSA Public Affairs

Nearly everyone knows about exchanging cards, candy, flowers and other gifts on Valentine’s Day, yet not so much is known about the origins of where this holiday originated.

It is believed that Valentine’s Day is named after a martyred Christian priest who lived around 300 A.D. During that time Rome was involved in many bloody and far-flung conflicts. Over the years, these unpopular wars took a toll on the army. Finding new recruits was becoming a major problem. The Roman Emperor Claudius II believed that married men were not joining the army because they did not want to leave their homes and families. Single men, Claudius believed, did not have strong attachments to home and family; consequently, they were easier to recruit.

Father Valentine had been thrown in prison on the orders of Claudius II because he had been secretly conducting marriage ceremonies for young couples.

This helped to keep new husbands out of the army.

In addition to conducting secret marriages, Valentine was also known as a scholar and healer.

According to legend, Valentine’s jailer

asked him to cure his daughter, Julia, of blindness, a condition she’d had since birth. He tried every remedy he knew, but nothing worked; she remained blind.

Valentine was scheduled for execution on February 14, 278 A.D. On his last night, he wrote a farewell letter to the jailer’s daughter who had befriended him and he signed it “From Your Valentine.”

He gave the note and a flower – a yellow crocus – to the jailer to deliver to his daughter. It’s believed that this is where the custom of giving cards and flowers started.

When Julia opened her package and picked up the yellow flower she saw brilliant colors for the first time in her life.

Her eyesight had miraculously been restored.

Valentine was beheaded the next day and buried at what is now the Church of Praxedes in Rome. Julia planted an almond tree near Valentine’s grave to honor his memory. To this day, the almond tree is a symbol of abiding love and friendship.

Following his death, Father Valentine was canonized, which means he was made a saint by the Catholic Church. On February 14, 496 A.D., about 220 years after Valentine’s death, Pope Gelasius declared, from that time on that the fourteenth day of February would be known as St. Valentine’s Day.

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Feb 10:Naples Churches and the Veiled Christ €23 Feb 11:On the Trail of Padre Pio . . . . . . . . . . . €51 Feb 14 Valentine’s Day Dinner at the Wine Farm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . €59 Feb 17:Sorrento, Vietri, and Emerald Grotto . . €34 Feb 18: Ancient Ruins of Pompeii . . . . . . . . . . €19 Feb 19: Family Day at the Farm . . . . . . . . . . . . €42 Feb 23: Neapolitan Taverna Night . . . . . . . . . . €45 Feb 24: Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel . €89 Feb 25: Sorrento and the Amalfi Coast. . . . . . . €39

EXTENDED TOURS Feb 16-18: Carnevale di Viareggio . . . . €239 Apr 5-8: Spring Break in Amsterdam €769

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In the event of an emergency or to report a crime, please call the Emergency Dispatch Center at 081-5684911 or 5911.

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