Serving the NATO, Naples and Gaeta Military Community in Italy Russell Egnor Navy Media Awards – 2016 Best Newspaper in the Navy
64th year, No. 18
Friday, May 10, 2019
Navy Band Europe Performs with the Neapolitan Choir By Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Drew Verbis
Visitors to Rai Auditorium were treated to a variety of traditional standards, pop hits, medleys, and classical music selections during a spring concert by the U.S. Naval Forces Europe Band in collaboration with the cast of singers from the Neapolitan choir ‘That’s Napoli Live Show’ in Naples on May 3, 2019. The performance was hosted by Adm. James G. Foggo III, commander of U.S. Naval Forces EuropeAfrica and commander of Allied Joint Force Command Naples, who had the honor of offering opening remarks to an audience which included a representative from the office of Luigi de Magistris, Mayor of Naples. NAVY BAND-NEAPOLITAN CHOIR CONCERT Page 11
Navy Offers 10 Tips to Ease PCS Household Moves From NAVSUP Public Affairs
Musician Seaman Marcelo Carrion provides an exciting electric guitar solo while performing a Louis Prima and Brian Setzer medley during a spring concert at Rai Auditorium hosted by Adm. James G. Foggo III, commander, U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa and commander, Allied Joint Force Command Naples, on May 3, 2019. The concert featured U.S. Naval Forces Europe Band in collaboration with the Neapolitan Choir “That’s Napoli Live Show.” U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa/U.S. 6th Fleet, headquartered in Naples, conducts the full spectrum of joint and naval operations, often in concert with allied and interagency partners in order to advance U.S. national interests and security and stability in Europe and Africa. Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Drew Verbis
U.S. and Italian Service Members Compete in 25th Armed Forces Olympics at Carney Park By Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Jonathan Nelson
U.S. and Italian service members participated in the 25th annual Naples Armed Forces Olympics at Carney Park on May 3, 2019. The event, sponsored by Morale, Welfare and Recreation (MWR), gave athletes from both Italian and U.S. military commands the chance to work together and compete in several teambuilding activities including: bubble
soccer, a 5K relay, obstacle courses, archery, a truck pull, and more. “This year has been an especially busy year for us,” Adm. James G. Foggo III, commander, U.S. Naval Forces EuropeAfrica (CNE-A) and Allied Joint Force Command Naples, said. “Because of all of the important work that we do here each day, it’s especially important that we take the time to come together and build camaraderie with some healthy competition.” OLYMPICS AT CARNEY PARK Page 11
MA3 Tracer Spurlock MA3 participates in the Strength O ’Course during the 25th annual Naples Armed Forces Olympics at Carney Park on May 3, 2019. Photo by Amy Hutyra, EURAFSWA FFR Marketing
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About half of all Navy household goods (HHG) moves occur between May 15 and August 15, with late June/early July being the busiest. To make this year’s moving season easier, the Navy is offering 10 tips members can use to ensure a smooth move. “Anyone in the Navy planning a move this summer can greatly reduce the chances for encountering frustration before or during an upcoming move by planning ahead.” Naval Supply Systems Command Navy HHG Manager John Hilaman said. “Sailors and their families can use these 10 tips as a simple checklist to making sure all goes well.” 1. Bookmark key websites a. https://www.navsup. navy.mil/household The Navy HHG customer website contains information on basic entitlements, Defense Personal Property System (DPS) how-to guides, movement of boats, weight allowances, overseas country instructions, and more. b. www.move.mil This is where you will start your move application. New users can create a user I.D. and password. Make sure your contact information in DPS includes current email address, phone number, mailing address, and delivery address. You may want to consider using your personal email and phone number so you can always be reached. MOVING TIPS
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