Panorama January 11, 2019

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Hundreds of service members, civilians and their families welcome 2019 from the top of the six-story parking garage at Capodichino on New Year’s Eve. The 360-degree panoramic view of thousands of spectacular fireworks being launched throughout Naples is one of the most spectacular and unique sights in the world. Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Donavan Patubo

Italy Hands Off Lead for NATO High Readiness Force to Germany From NATO Public Affairs

The VJTF in 2019 is based on a German brigade, the 9th Panzerlehrbrigade. The Netherlands and Norway support the German contingent adding capabilities such as aviation and mechanized infantry. France, Belgium, Luxembourg, the Czech Republic, Latvia and Lithuania also provide forces. Together, they represent a multinational brigade of around 8,000 troops. Photo courtesy of NATO

The New Year brought in not only celebrations, but Italy handing off to Germany the lead for NATO’s Very High Readiness Joint Task Force (VJTF), providing thousands of soldiers to be on standby and ready to deploy within days. Italy had provided the VJTF lead brigade in 2018.

“The VJTF is a substantial contribution to our collective defence,” NATO Spokesperson Oana Lungescu said. “In 2019, nine Allies will contribute to the VJTF. This is a strong display of our capabilities and our resolve to work together.

Once activated, the VJTF, our Spearhead Force, is available to move immediately to defend any Ally against any threat.”

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Harold Brown, who served in President Jimmy Carter’s administration as the 14th secretary of defense, died January 4, 2019. DOD photo

Shanahan: Former Defense Secretary Brown Shaped U.S. Military for Decades

By Amaani Lyle

Harold Brown, the 14th secretary of defense and the first scientist to hold the position, died January 4 at his home in Ranch Santa Fe, California. He was 91.

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PANoRAMA January 11, 2019

CAC-less: The Future of Navy Mobile Applications

By Cmdr. Erik Wells Sea Warrior Program (PMW 240) Public Affairs

The Navy released a new mobile application that allows Sailors to access a portion of their Electronic Training Jacket (ETJ) without using a Common Access Card (CAC).

NAVADMIN 008/19 announced the launch of MyNavy Portal MyRecord Mobile (Beta) App on Jan. 8, marking a new era for both the Navy and Sailors.

“The Navy is committed to transforming how it delivers human resources services – personnel, pay and training – services to our Sailors,” Vice Adm. Robert Burke, chief of naval personnel, said.

“The launch of the MyNavy Portal MyRecord Mobile (Beta) App is our first step to providing these services without using a Common Access Card. We are committed to expanding CAC-less services with the same level of security and convenience Sailors expect from their personal banking services. In time, Sailors will be able to conduct all personnel transactions using their mobile device.”

The initial release has limited functionality by design and will display only a portion of a Sailor’s ETJ in a read-only mode. This initial release has limited functionality specifically linked to a portion of personnel and training information from the ETJ of the Sailor, in a read-only mode, as the primary function of the release is to evaluate the CAC-less access.

By rolling out the MyRecord App in a Beta format, Sailors will be able to provide feedback for the Navy to improve the application and overall Sailor experience. Reviewing a record on the MyRecord Mobile (Beta) App does not replace a Sailor’s responsibility to conduct a full record review for boards. Sailors should still conduct a full record review as they do today to ensure accuracy of their entire record.

Sailors should also keep in mind that as a Beta release, early testing indicated an occasional error resulting in the misalignment of data fields. Before submitting records for correction, first verify their status on the MyNavy Portal (MNP) desktop version of MyRecord.

Going CAC-less is a multi-step process and requires Sailors to enable CAC-free setup in MNP. They must also download the MyRecord App and a Navy-approved third-party application, Okta Verify. Okta Verify allows Sailors to create a secure Multi-Factor Authentication account to log-into the MyRecord (Beta) App. Sailors may receive an email regarding the activation of their account, however no action is required.

The entire process should take less than five minutes and can be used on mobile devices with iOS version 10, 11, and 12 or Android version 6, 7, 8 and 9. Step-by-step instructions to go CAC-less are available in NAVADMIN 008/19.

Both mobile apps are available for free in the Apple App Store, Google Play Store and the Navy App Locker.

“Starting with the MyRecord Mobile (Beta) App launch in January, new capabilities and functionality will be released over time,” Burke added. “Sailors can expect continuous updates to the app that will offer more tools right at their fingertips and allow them and their spouse to accomplish things that used to require a trip to a Personnel Support Detachment. Coupled with the Customer Service and responsiveness of MNCC, you can expect continuous improvement in how personnel service are delivered in the coming months.”

Sailors can send their comments to the MyNavy Career Center (MNCC) Contact Center either by selecting the email link on the Beta release in the MyRecord App (askmncc@navy.mil) or by calling 1-833-330-MNCC (6622). Sailors should also contact MNCC if they are experiencing any difficulty with the app.

For more information about MyNavy Portal MTP&E’s Transformation and Sailor 2025 initiatives, visit the CNP website at https://www.navy.mil/cnp/index.asp, or follow us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/usnpeople/ or Twitter at https://twitter.com/usnpeople.

For more news from Chief of Naval Personnel, visit www.navy.mil/local/cnp/.

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Each succeeding ounce will cost an additional $0.15 cents, reduced from the previous rate of $0.21 cents. For postage rate questions call Tim Callahan at DSN 626-5370 or Comm. 081568-5370 or LSC Jerwin Guanga at DSN 629-4337 or Comm. 081-811-4337.

and the Physical Therapy Clinic will revert to normal practices once full staffing is restored. Individuals seeking physical therapy should continue to register through the Support Site Physical Therapy front desk. We apologize for the inconvenience and encourage all current and/or prospective physical therapy patients to call DSN 629-6183 or Comm. 081-811-6183 if they have any questions.

Tax Free Gas Card Transition The NATO Forces Fuel Coupons have now officially been replaced by the new NATO Forces Fuel Cards. Gas coupons Housing Office Location Changes Effective immediately, the Family Hous- are no longer accepted at ENI/AGIP stations. The new NATO Forces Fuel ing (On Post / Military Housing) DiviCards are more convenient for all sion will be relocating to Bldg. 2074 located inside the fence line next door to DoD/NATO personnel in Italy and will add an increased level of security that the MWR Hobby Shop. All on-base aswill help to eliminate fraud. Locally, ausignment issues and appointments will thorized personnel can sign up now for be handled at that location. The Housing Service Center located at Bldg. 2073 their new NATO Forces Fuel Card at the Navy Exchange. Personnel sta(at its present location near the back gate just outside the fence line) will con- tioned onboard NSA Naples installation locations should contact the Naples tinue to operate for all Off Post / EconNavy Exchange to set up a registration omy Housing issues and showings. appointment at Comm. 081-813-5239 or NSA Housing Service Centers at Support Site, Gaeta and Rome hours of op- 081-813-5286. JFC NATO personnel eration are 8 a.m. for walk-ins and first should contact their MWA office. For appointments; and 3 p.m. for last walk- details visit https://spark.adobe.com/page/3Fs3k5Ln ins and appointments. For On Post / or bit.ly/NATOfuel B7d5o/ Military Housing questions and appointments call DSN 629-4468 or Now-Jan. 15: VITA Volunteer IRS Comm. 081-811-4468; For Off Post / Training at Capodichino Economy Housing questions and apVolunteers are needed for the 2018 IRS pointments call DSN 629-4466 or Self Service Volunteer Income Tax AsComm. 081-811-4466. sistance (VITA) program. Volunteers will receive free IRS training and certiEffective Immediately: Temporary fication.

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PANoRAMA January 11, 2019

ITALIAN NEWS BRIEFS COMPILED BY TERESA MEROLA NSA NAPLES PUBLIC AFFAIRS

Venice Now Charging Tourists Visitor Fees Visitors going to Venice for a day will have to pay a fee from two euros in the off-season to 10 euros at peak times. Only tourists visiting on single day trips will pay to enter the fee while those staying overnight will be exempt. The new measure is aimed at improving the sustainability of the Venice’s tourism industry while alleviating residents’ frustrations about tourists jamming the city’s streets and waterways. The fee was authorized by the Italian government budget aimed at tackling the tourist crisis in the city.

even better for tourism in Italy than 2018.

Italian destinations were preferred by 80 percent of the people planning to go on vacation in the next months.

Pompeii Gladiator School Reopened After Three Year Restoration Pompeii Gladiator School reopened last week after a three-year restoration following a collapse eight years ago. Visitors will see what remains of the headquarters of the association of gladiators of ancient Pompeii. The work was carried out by a team or restorers enabled them to piece together the frescoes that crumbled after the collapse. The site will be open to small groups of visitors every Thursday.

Naples-Capodichino Airport Adding New Destinations, Non-Stop Flights The Naples-Capodichino airport will have four new destinations for 2019. There are two weekly flights to Oslo operated by Norwegian since mid-June, and then there are direct flights to Lisbon with the Portuguese company Tap. Flights to Amsterdam will also be increased from April with two new flights every Saturday and Sunday. KLM flights will be daily for Amsterdam in July and August. One of the new destinations will be the intercontinental Tourism, Holiday on Increase in Italy route to Dubai. It will be possible to fly from Naples to Dubai without stops with A study by the business and tourism five weekly fights. In addition there will be association said that more than seven in 10 Italians went on holiday in 2018, which a non-stop connection between Naples and meant that there was an increase of 6 per- New York with daily flights only during cent on the previous year. Twenty-four per- summer, from May to October by the cent of people interviewed said they spent United Airlines. The Naples-Capodichino airport recorded almost 10 million passenmore on vacations last year than in 2017.

The study also revealed that 2019 could be gers in 2018.

2018 Hottest Year in Italy Since 1800 According to data released by the National Research Council’s (CNR) ISAC institute for atmospheric and climate science, the year 2018 was the hottest in Italy since 1800. This shows that there are significant climate change and that the temperature increase in Italy is stronger than the global average, said Michele Brunetti, the head of the CNR-ISAC database.

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THE INSIDE PAGE NOSC – Napoli Operational Support Club Your Community Spouse Club welcomes all spouses from our active duty, GS, civilian and NATO community. Our club holds events, fundraisers and trips throughout the year. Our yearly membership fee is $30 and is a great way to meet other spouses in your community. The income raised during many of our events goes back into our community with Academic Scholarships. NOSC has scholarships for seniors, spouses and dependent children living with parents here in Naples. For details call DSN 629-7316, email noscpresident4@gmail.com or visit http://noscitaly.com or the Napoli Operational Support Club on Facebook.

Beyond Youth is an NSA Naples Chapel-led youth program designed to help students to develop the leader within and lead a significant life. We meet in the Chapel Fellowship Hall onboard Support Site. Our middle school small groups meet Tuesdays from 3 to 4:30 p.m.; our high school small groups meet Tuesdays 5 to 6:30 p.m.; and our middle/high school weekly service meets Thursdays from 1:15 to 2:30 p.m.

For details email Garry at beyondyouthnaples@gmail.com or visit https://www. facebook.com/beyondyouth/ or call DSN 629-4603.

Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States is a nonprofit veterans service organization comprised of eligible veterans and military service members from the active, guard and reserve forces. We have many programs and services that work to support veterans, service members and their families, as well as communities worldwide. VFW Post 12159-Monte Cassino meets the third Wednesday of each month from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. at the Support Site Community Room. For details call VFW Post Commander Joel Driscoll at Comm. 340-9733324 or visit www.vfw.napoli@gmail.com or Facebook at VFW Post 12159-Monte Cassino (username: @NaplesVFW).

USO Naples is looking for outgoing and enthusiastic volunteers to join their committee to make a difference in the community through special events and outreach. If interested, email USO Naples and Rome Director, Sabrina Pullido at spullido@uso.org.

Naples American Red Cross (ARC) needs volunteers. For details or to register for a CPR/First Aid class, call 081-568-4788 or 626-4788 or visit American Red Cross Naples on Facebook.

The American Soccer Club (ASC) of Napoli is looking for qualified coaches. For details email doc@ascnapoli.com.

Naples Military HOG Chapter Seeking New Members If you’re a motorcycle rider, whether it’s on a sport bike or a cruiser, and you want to see the wonders of Italy on the back of that scoot, then the Naples Military HOG Chapter is for you. Meet other members of Europe’s HOG Chapters and even make it to HOG Rallies throughout Italy and Europe.

We have monthly meetings to welcome newcomers and discuss monthly rides. If you have a sport bike or a Harley Scoot and are interested in becoming a member there are many ways of contacting us: call Jordan Berryman at 342-755-2079 or email jorthebore@gmail.com; come to one of our monthly meetings at Liberty Bell (O’Connor’s Pub) in Pinetamare or stop by Naples Military Auto Sales at the Support Site food court; or visit us on facebook at oconnorsbylibertybell or naplesmilitaryhogchapter.

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HISTORY: BIRTH OF NAVY SEALS From Navy History and Heritage Command

On January 1, 1962, the U.S. Navy SEALs were officially established by President John F. Kennedy as a small, elite maritime military force to conduct Unconventional Warfare.

Kennedy, aware of the situation in Southeast Asia, recognized the need for unconventional warfare and special operations as a measure against guerrilla warfare. In a speech, to Congress, on May 25, 1961, Kennedy spoke of his deep respect for the United States Army Special Forces. While his announcement of the government’s plan to put a man on the moon drew most of the attention, in the same speech he announced his intention to spend more than $100 million to strengthen U.S. special operations forces and expand American capabilities in unconventional warfare.

The Navy needed to determine its role within the special operations arena.

In March 1961, Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) Adm. Arleigh Burke

recommended the establishment of guerrilla and counter-guerrilla units. These units would be able to operate from sea, air or land.

The first two teams were formed in January 1962: SEAL Team One at Naval Amphibious Base (NAB) Coronado, in San Diego, California, and SEAL Team Two at Naval Amphibious Base Little Creek, in Virginia Beach, Virginia.

Formed entirely with personnel from Underwater Demolition Teams (UDT), the SEALs mission was to conduct counter guerilla warfare and clandestine operations in maritime and riverine environments. Men of the newly formed SEAL Teams were trained in such unconventional areas as hand-to-hand combat, high-altitude parachuting, demolitions, and foreign languages.

Among the varied tools and weapons required by the Teams was the AR-15 assault rifle, a new design that evolved into today’s M-16. The SEAL’s attended UDT Replacement training and they

U.S. Navy SEALs are trained to operate in all the environments (sea, air and land) for which they are named.

U.S. Navy photo

spent some time cutting their teeth at a UDT Team.

Upon making it to a SEAL Team, they underwent a three-month SEAL Basic Indoctrination (SBI) training class at Camp Kerry in the Cuyamaca Mountains near San Diego.

After SBI training class, they would enter a platoon and train in platoon tactics (especially for the conflict in Vietnam).

With their varied skills and intense training, SEALs have become expert at conducting clandestine missions behind enemy lines, and have become the U.S. Special Operations Command’s force-of-choice among Navy, Army and Air Force Special Operations Forces (SOF) to conduct small-unit maritime military operations which originate from, and return to a river, ocean, swamp, delta or coastline.

This littoral capability is more important now than ever in our history, as half the world’s infrastructure and population is located within one mile of an ocean or river. Of crucial importance, SEALs can negotiate shallow water areas such as the Persian Gulf coastline, where large ships and submarines are limited by depth.

SEALs carry out the types of clandestine, small-unit, high-impact missions that large forces with high-profile platforms (such as ships, tanks, jets and submarines) cannot. SEALs also conduct essential on-the-ground Special Reconnaissance of critical targets for imminent strikes by larger conventional forces.

The Navy SEALs are trained to operate in all the environments

(sea, air and land) for which they are named. SEALs are also prepared to operate in climate extremes of scorching desert, freezing Arctic, and humid jungle. The SEALs current pursuit of elusive, dangerous and high-priority terrorist targets has them operating in remote, mountainous regions of Afghanistan, and in cities torn by factional violence, such as Baghdad, Iraq. Historically, SEALs have always had “one foot in the water.” The reality today, however, is that they initiate lethal direct action strikes equally well from air and land.

Before getting accepted into Basic Underwater Demolition/SEAL training, a prospective candidate must pass a certain number of both mental and physical requirements. These tests include: Pre-enlistment medical screening, ASVAB, AFQT, CSORT, and PST. Then, the candidate must get a SEAL contract by passing the SEAL Physical Screening Test: 500 yard swim in 12:30, 50 push ups in 2 minutes, 50 sit-ups in 2 minutes, 10 consecutive pull-ups in 2 minutes, and a 1.5 mile run in 10:30.

If the candidate receives a passing score, he may then be admitted into training to become a Navy SEAL. It can take more than twoand-a-half years to completely train a Navy SEAL for his first deployment.

SEAL training is extremely rigorous, with the dropout rate sometimes over 80 percent. The average candidate spends over a year in a series of formal training environments before being awarded the Special Warfare Operator Naval Rating and the Navy Enlisted Classification (NEC) 5326 Combatant Swimmer (SEAL) or, in the case of commissioned naval officers, the designation Naval Special Warfare (SEAL) Officer.

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5 FLEET AND FAMILY SUPPORT CENTER EVENTS THIS WEEK For more information about local Fleet and Family Support Center (FFSC) events, visit www.facebook.com/NaplesFFSC

SPOTLIGHT: ELMOE ‘MARVIN’ MULLINS

By Gary Nichols NSA Public Affairs

Welcome aboard to Elmoe “Marvin” Mullins, the new Housing Director for Naval Support Activity Naples and Navy Region Europe, Africa and Southwest Asia.

Mullins was born November 21, 1942, in a small coal mining town of Davy, West Virginia, one year into the U.S. involvement of World War II. He was the seventh child in a family of 17 children: Four girls and 13 boys.

Mullins said that back then, like today, it was hard to scrape together a decent living in the small community he once called home. So, on his 17th birthday, Mullins joined the Navy and never looked back.

“I found a home in the Navy and served on active duty for 30 years, plus another 27 years as a DOD civilian,” Mullins said. I love the Navy, it’s been my life.”

Mullins started his distinguished Navy career as a Boatswain’s Mate onboard the USS Mississinewa (AO 144), a Neosho-class fleet oiler. At the time, Mississinewa was homeported at Fleet Landing in downtown Naples, Italy.

A year later Mullins met his future wife, Anna, in 1960 at the U.S. Navy Beach in Lucrino, in Naples. Two years later, not long after his 19th birthday and shortly be-

fore her 18th birthday, the pair were married – and have been happily married for the past six decades.

“Anna is from Naples,” Mullins said. “She’s what I call Napoli Veraci.”

He explained that means she is a real Neapolitan, born and bred in the heart of Naples.

The pair have two children; their daughter, Patty, is 53 and their son, Jimmy, is 52.

Mullins’ son followed in his footsteps and joined the Navy. Later he became a Warrant Officer and retired from the U.S. Coast Guard. “I had the great pleasure of pinning him when he made warrant officer,” Mullins said. “That was one of the greatest moments of my life.”

They also have four grandchildren. “The greatest word you will ever hear in your life is ‘grandpa’ or as the children prefer, ‘nonno,’ he said. “When I hear my grandchildren call me ‘grandpa’ I am filled up with love and pride and my eyes tear up, too.”

Mullins served on seven ships, and has served numerous times overseas, including five tours in Italy – two in Sigonella and three in Naples – along with a tour in Roosevelt Roads, Puerto Rico.

A year after they were married Mullins and Anna transferred to Norfolk, Virginia, where he was assigned to the USS Borie

(DD 704), an Allen M. Sumner-class destroyer.

While onboard the Borie, Mullins converted from Boatswain Mate to Quartermaster.

That lateral move proved interesting for the young Mullins.

In 1963 Mullins was temporarily (TDY) assigned to Cape Canaveral. One of his main duties was to help plot the orbits of the U.S. spacecraft (Project Mercury MA-9), circling the earth. During his time at Cape Canaveral Mullins had the honor of meeting the original seven astronauts. The Project Mercury astronauts, as they are commonly referred to, included Scott Carpenter, Gordon Cooper, John Glenn, Gus Grissom, Wally Schirra, Alan Shepard and Deke Slayton.

“It was amazing,” Mullins said. “Here I was, this Third-class Quartermaster and I was surrounded by all these famous people.

They helped inspire me to achieve more than what I had previously thought possible.”

Mullins was pinned as a Chief Quartermaster in 1975, and in 1977 he converted to Master-at-Arms.

After he made Senior Chief Mullins was reassigned to Washington, D.C., where he became the Master at Arms rating detailer for two years.

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● Jan. 16, Sponsorship Training, 9 to 11 a.m. Support Site FFSC. ● Jan. 14-15, Career Exploration and Planning Track, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Support Site FFSC. ● Jan. 15, Easy Italian, 9 a.m. to noon, Support Site FFSC (2 of 3 sessions). ● Jan. 16, Pasta Cooking, 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Carpool – Meet at TLA lobby. Cost: 5 euro to the vendor. ● Jan. 17, USA Jobs 101, 9 to 11 a.m., Support Site FFSC. ● Jan. 17, Military Life Cycle-VA Education Benefits Briefing, 9 to 10 a.m., Support Site FFSC. ● Jan. 17, Smooth Move, 8 a.m. to noon at Capo, American Red Cross Training Room. ● Jan. 17, Aversa Train and Metro Stations Visit, 10 a.m. to noon. Carpool – Meet at TLA lobby. ● Jan. 18, Naples Underground, 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Meet at Capo Alibus stop. Cost: 10 euro (children 6 euro). ● Jan. 22, Easy Italian, 9 a.m. to noon, Support Site FFSC (3 of 3 sessions). ● Jan. 22, Stress Management, 2 to 4 p.m., Support Site FFSC. All classes require registration.

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

ENERGY CONSERVATION Brrrr … Five Ways to Maximize Your Fireplace and Chimney Efficiency From NSA Naples Energy Management Team

Be aware that while fireplaces can be a great source of warmth during the winter, if they are not properly maintained, they can contribute to quite a bit of heat loss in your living space.

Here are a few tips to make sure you’re maximizing your fireplace and chimney efficiency this winter: ● Keep the fireplace damper closed unless you have a fire burning. It can be easy to forget to close it when the fire has burned out, but keeping the damper open can cause drafts and heat loss in the rest of the house. ● Install tempered glass doors and a heat-air exchange system that blows warm air back into the room. ● Check the seals around your fireplace flue damper – if the seals aren’t tight, you could be losing home heating through the chimney. ● Insulate your chimney. Exiting exhaust from chimneys can create creosote build-up and can decrease the efficiency of your fireplace. Liners provide maximum efficiency for your chimney and protect masonry from corrosive byproducts of the flue gases. ● Get your chimney properly inspected by a certified chimney sweep each year before it gets too cold. A certified chimney sweep can offer advice to help make sure all the components of your fireplace and chimney are functioning efficiently and safely.

Lastly, and this may seem obvious, but if you don’t use your fireplace, consult an expert and have the chimney flue plugged and sealed.

For more tips on Energy Conservation call Gennaro Gargiulo or Steelworker 2nd Class Axel J. Gomez at DSN 626-1895 or Comm. 081-568-1865.

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SOUND OFF: YOUR NEW YEAR ASPIRATIONS

BM2 Luzcelenia Camargo “Getting out of the Navy and enjoying the civilian life.”

IC1 William Jones “More travel and adventure.”

John Du Bois “Traveling Europe with my family.”

Nunzia Arpante “I’m looking forward to happiness, opportunities and new perspectives.”

MC2 Krystina Coffey “Going back to Connecticut for leave.”

USS Porter Changes Command From Task Force 65 Public Affairs

The Arleigh Burke-class guidedmissile destroyer USS Porter (DDG 78) welcomed its fourteenth commanding officer, while saying goodbye to its thirteenth on December 7, 2018.

Cmdr. Craig M. Trent relieved Cmdr. John V. Tobin and assumed the duties and responsibilities as commanding officer during a change of command ceremony held at Naval Station Rota, Spain.

“I am honored to take command of Porter and her crew of champions,” Trent said. “There is no other place I’d rather be and nothing else that I’d rather be doing. I look forward to our many adventures and opportunities.”

Trent assumed command of the Porter after an 18-month tour in which he served as the ship’s executive officer.

Cmdr. Craig M. Trent relieved Cmdr. John V. Tobin as commanding officer of the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Porter (DDG 78) during a ceremony aboard the ship at Naval Station Rota, Spain, December 7, 2018. Photo courtesy of USS Porter

During Tobin’s time as commanding officer, Porter successfully completed its fourth and fifth forward-deployed naval forces (FDNF) patrols in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of operations, as well as two extensive maintenance availability periods on schedule. He will next report to

the Chief of Naval Operations Arlington, Virginia, for duty.

“My appreciation for these young men and women that make up Team Porter has grown into a profound sense of admiration,” Tobin said. “I have never in 22 years served with a more diverse crew that clearly cared for

each other, and were fully committed to making their ship the best ship on the waterfront.”

Porter, forward-deployed to Rota, conducts Naval operations the U.S. 6th Fleet area of operations in support of regional allies and partners, and U.S. national security interests in Europe.

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Leading the Defense Department from 1977 to 1981 under President Jimmy Carter, Brown tapped into his experience as Air Force secretary under President Lyndon B. Johnson during the Vietnam War and as director of U.S. Defense Research and Engineering during President John F. Kennedy’s administration.

“Dr. Brown led a remarkable life, first as an academic and scientist, and then as a public servant in a variety of prominent roles. … He shaped our nation’s military for more than two decades, revolutionizing the development of naval munitions, renovating America’s post-Vietnam War weapons platforms, developing stealth aircraft and leading nuclear weapons research,” Acting Defense Secretary Patrick M. Shanahan said in a statement.

“As secretary of defense, Dr. Brown’s steady leadership piloted our nation through a consequential segment of the Cold War,” Shanahan said. “His focus on deterrence through a strong nuclear triad facilitated long-term peace and stability in the United States and Europe.”

Brown’s career encompassed science, academia, government and private industry, and it spanned 10 presidencies.

Strategically, he sought to enhance U.S. military forces and strengthen security with a focus on arms control, including support of the 1979 SALT II Treaty and the Strategic Arms Limitation Talks that curtailed U.S. and Soviet militaries to 2,250 strategic nuclear delivery vehicles. He espoused “essential equivalence” a principle that Soviet strategic nuclear forces would not become usable instruments of political leverage, diplomatic coercion or military advantage if nuclear stability was maintained and U.S. and Soviet force characteristics remained balanced.

Attention to Weapon Systems Brown’s attention to weapon systems – including intercontinental ballistic missiles, submarine-launched ballistic missiles and strategic bombers – influenced major administration decisions, including Carter’s backing of the MX or LGM-118 Peacekeeper missile, intended to replace the Minuteman and Titan intercontinental missiles increasingly susceptible to a Soviet first strike in the mid-1980s.

Brown also was a proponent of upgrading B52 bombers by equipping them with airlaunched cruise missiles, and he green-lit development of stealth technology that enabled the production of aircraft with very low radar profiles.

In allied force matters, Brown saw NATO’s fortification as a critical national security objective, prompting him to reinvigorate the organization with the “3 percent solution.” The

strategy had NATO members pledge in 1977 to increase their individual defense spending 3 percent per year from 1979 to 1986. The overall goal, according to Brown, was to ensure that alliance resources and conventional and nuclear capabilities would balance those of the Soviet bloc.

In 1978, NATO leaders endorsed a long-term defense program that included priority categories such as enhanced readiness, rapid reinforcement, stronger European reserve forces, and improvements in maritime capabilities – most that remain in current-day policies.

Strengthening U.S. Ties Brown advocated strengthening U.S. ties outside of NATO, particularly with Japan and South Korea. He often urged a plus-up of Japan’s defense budget to facilitate the nation taking on a greater portion of the Western allies' Pacific security obligations.

As the Carter administration opted for a phased withdrawal of U.S. ground forces from South Korea in 1977, military and other aid there continued. North Korean military forces later built up, and opposition to the troop withdrawal in the United States increased, prompting the president to abandon the plan, leaving about 40,000 U.S. troops in South Korea.

As the first American defense secretary to visit China and establish military-to-military relations, Brown played a key role in the United States formally recognizing the People’s Republic of China in 1979, nearly 30 years after its establishment.

Middle East affairs also proved complex, and Brown played a key part as conciliator in the Egyptian-Israeli negotiations leading to the Camp David Accords, the culmination of a 14month effort to develop bilateral agreements between the two nations that ultimately led to a peace treaty the following year.

In 1980, Brown stood up the Rapid Deployment Joint Task Force at MacDill Air Force Base, Florida. The headquarters could activate forces from several services and command them in crisis situations while developing contingency operations plans and maintaining capabilities and readiness.

After leaving the Pentagon, joined the Johns Hopkins University School of Advanced International Studies as a visiting professor and later the university's Foreign Policy Institute as chairman. He continued to speak and write widely on national security issues, and in 1983 published “Thinking About National Security: Defense and Foreign Policy in a Dangerous World.” In later years, Brown was affiliated with research organizations and served on the boards of a number of corporations.

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MORE THE INSIDE PAGE Animals Without Limits (AWL) is searching for volunteers who want to help at our Animal Hospice in Lago Patria. We also need volunteers for different projects on the Support Site base. For details email awlrescueteam@gmail.com or director@animalswithoutlimits.com.

NMCRS Uniform Locker The Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society Uniform Locker has FREE new and gently used uniforms and uniform items for all active-duty service members. The Uniform Locker is located on board Capodichino in Bldg. 450 (next to the gym and American Red Cross), and is open Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. For details call DSN 626-3913 or Comm. 081-568-3913.

The Naples Middle High School Music Boosters Is your Naples Middle High School student in Band, Choir, Orchestra, or Flag Team? If so, then he / she benefits from NMHS Music Boosters. We are a growing organization that ensures all Naples Middle High School music programs continue performing at the highest levels. Help support Music Boosters with your yearly family membership of $25 (other membership levels also available). Volunteers are continuously needed to assist with several projects. For details email musicboostersnaples@gmail.com or visit NMHS Music Boosters on Facebook.

The Naples Middle High School PTSA is looking for volunteers to help provide information, resources and events that strengthen the connections between students, parents, the school and the community. A yearly membership is $10 and joining is a great way to get involved, meet the teachers, other parents and your child’s friends. For details email NaplesPTSAteam@ gmail.com or Naples Middle High School PTSA on Facebook.

Boy Scout Troop 007 holds troop meetings every Monday from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at the Support Site Community Center.

For details email scoutmastertroop007@gmail.com or visit: https://www.facebook. com/BSATroop007; https://www.troopwebhost.org/Troop007Naples or https://www. troopwebhost.org/FormHTML.aspx?site= Troop007Naples.

Girl Scouts Overseas Naples is excited to support young leaders in action. We are much more than cookies; we show girls how to contribute positively in this world. From arts and crafts to camping trips and more Naples Girl Scouts wants girls to be have fun learning. For details visit https://sites.google.com/site/usagsonaples/ or USA Girl Scouts - Naples, Italy on Facebook.

Coalition of Sailors Against Destructive Decisions (CSADD), Naples Chapter meets every second and fourth Wednesday of each month at 1 p.m. in the NSA Naples Chiefs Mess, near the quarterdeck in Admin I. CSADD’s mission is to create a culture in which our shipmates are helping shipmates maintain a course of success through good decisionmaking. For details call MC1 Ramsaran at DSN 626-5249.

Naples Area First Class Petty Officer’s Association is composed of First Class Petty Officers from different rates with one mission: To enhance community relations, promote awareness of our duties as Sailors, and fortify the professional and social welfare of our service members. We normally convene every other week on Wednesdays, alternating between Support Site and Capodichino. For details visit www.naplesareafcpoa.facebook.com or call LS1 Victor Villarmea at DSN 626-5480.

Alcoholics Anonymous hosts English-speaking AA meetings on and off base in the Naples area. For details call 339-267-7075 or visit www.alcoholics-anonymous.eu/ countries/italy.htm.

Nato Lions Rugby: International Rugby Club is open to all interested players – men, women and children (5-12).

Men’s rugby is Part of the Italian Rugby Union (FIR) and is contact rugby. Practice is every Wednesday at 6 p.m. at Joint Force Command at Lago Patria. Women’s tag rugby practice is every Monday 5:30 p.m. at JFC. Children’s tag rugby practice is every Saturday at 10:30 a.m. at JFC (January through April). For details call Mickael Pierrin or David Taylor at Comm. 081-721-3222/3682 or visit our Facebook pages at NATO Lions RFC (Naples, Italy); NATO Lionesses Tag Rugby; or NATO Lion Cubs Tag Rugby.

Harry S Truman Lodge No. 649 meets every second, third and fourth Wednesday of the month at 7 p.m. For details call Chris Gerbore at 333-704-9607 or email gerborechris@hotmail.com or visit https://www.hst649.org

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MOVIE SCHEDULE No Children Under 10 Admitted to R-Rated Movies

Friday, January 11 5:30 p.m. Aquaman, PG-13 6:30 p.m. Robin Hood, PG-13 8:30 p.m. Mortal Engines, PG-13 Saturday, January 12 3 p.m. Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse, PG 5 p.m. Aquaman, PG-13 5:30 p.m. Bumblebee, PG-13 8 p.m. Mortal Engines, PG-13 8:30 p.m. The Mule, R Sunday, January 13 3 p.m. Aquaman, PG-13 5:30 p.m. Mary Poppins Returns, PG 7 p.m. Green Book, PG-13 Monday, January 14 Closed, No Movie Tuesday, January 15 Closed, No Movie Wednesday, January 16 5:30 p.m. Ralph Breaks the Internet, PG 6:30 p.m. Bumblebee, PG-13 7:30 p.m. Robin Hood, PG-13 Thursday, January 17 5:30 p.m. Bumblebee, PG-13 6:30 p.m. Creed II, PG-13 7:30 p.m. Aquaman, PG-13

Aquaman PG-13, Action-Adventure-Fantasy, 143 min. Cast: Amber Heard, Dolph Lundgren, Jason Momoa, Nicole Kidman and Patrick Wilson.

Arthur Curry learns that he is the heir to the underwater kingdom of Atlantis, and must step forward to lead his people and be a hero to the world.

Green Book PG-13, Biography-Comedy-Drama, 130 min. Cast: Viggo Mortensen, Mahershala Ali, Linda Cardellini, Sebastian Maniscalco and Dimiter D. Marinov. A working-class Italian-American bouncer becomes the driver of an AfricanAmerican classical pianist on a tour of venues through the 1960s American South.

Bumblebee PG-13, Action-Adventure-Fantasy, 113 min. Cast: Hailee Steinfeld, Justin Theroux, Angela Bassett, Pamela Adlon and John Cena.

On the run in the year 1987, Bumblebee finds refuge in a junkyard in a small Californian beach town. Charlie (Hailee Steinfeld), on the cusp of turning 18 and trying to find her place in the world, discovers Bumblebee, battle-scarred and broken.

When Charlie revives him, she quickly learns this is no ordinary, yellow VW bug.

Mary Poppins Returns PG, Animation-Adventure-Family, 130 min. Cast: Emily Blunt, Emily Mortimer, Meryl Streep, Dick Van Dyke and Colin Firth. Decades after her original visit, the magical nanny returns to help the Banks siblings and Michael’s children through a difficult time in their lives.

Creed II Last Show PG-13, Drama-Sport, 120 min.

Cast: Tessa Thompson, Sylvester Stallone, Michael B. Jordan, Dolph Lundgren and Russell Hornsby.

Under the tutelage of Rocky Balboa, newly crowned light heavyweight champion Adonis Creed faces off against Viktor Drago, the son of Ivan Drago.

Mortal Engines Premiere PG-13, Action-Adventure-Fantasy, 128 min.

Cast: Hera Hilmar, Robert Sheehan, Hugo Weaving, Jihae and Ronan Raftery. In a postapocalyptic world where cities ride on wheels and consume each other to survive, two people meet in London and try to stop a conspiracy.

Ralph Breaks the Internet Last Show PG, Animation-Adventure-Comedy, 112 min. Cast: John C. Reilly, Sarah Silverman, Gal Gadot, Taraji P. Henson and Jack McBrayer. Six years after the events of

“Wreck-It Ralph,” Ralph and Vanellope, now friends, discover a Wi-Fi router in their arcade, leading them into a new adventure.

Robin Hood PG-13, Action-Adventure-Thriller, 116 min. Cast: Taron Egerton, Jamie Foxx, Ben Mendelsohn, Eve Hewson and Jamie Dornan.

A war-hardened Crusader and his Moorish commander mount an audacious revolt against the corrupt English crown in a thrilling action-adventure packed with gritty battlefield exploits, mind-blowing fight choreography, and a timeless romance Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse PG, Animation-Action-Adventure, 120 min. Cast: Hailee Steinfeld, Nicolas Cage, Mahershala Ali, Liev Schreiber and Jake Johnson.

Spider-Man crosses parallel dimensions and teams up with the Spider-Men of those dimensions to stop a threat to all reality.

The Mule R, Crime-Drama-Mystery, 106 min. Cast: Clint Eastwood, Bradley Cooper, Taissa Farmiga, Michael Pea and Alison Eastwood. A 90-year-old horticulturist and World War II veteran is caught transporting $3 million worth of cocaine through Michigan for a Mexican drug cartel.

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

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

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

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

Membership benefits include SSC Napoli gear, discounted tickets and entry to Napoli Nation functions. For details visit USASSCNapoli on Facebook.

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

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

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

Filipino-American Association of Naples, Italy meets at 6 p.m. the first Thursday of every month at Striker’s Bowling Alley. For details call Ely Santos at Comm.

081-811-4648 or DSN 629-4648 or visit Fil-Am Naples on Facebook.

The U.S. Military Retiree Association of Southern Italy (USMRA-SI) is the only association in Southern Italy representing the interests of U.S. retired military personnel and their survivors. If you are not a member and are eligible, visit the USMRASI at usmra-si.tripod.com or call Wylie Miller at 329-208-7315.

The Naples Christian Homeschool Association meets every month to support families who have chosen to educate their own children. We offer weekly park/pool days, a moms’ night out and field trips to explore Bella Napoli and beyond. For details email Natalie Mack at NPMack3@aol.com.

Latinos Unidos Welcomes New Members Meetings are 2 p.m. on the first Sunday of every month at the Support Site park. For details email michael.cortez@eu.navy.mil or call 334-6771-0327, or gabriel.sermeno@eu. navy.mil or call 081-811-5554.

Meditation Sitting Group meets on Mondays begins at 6 p.m. at the Support Site Chapel.

Participation is free and newcomers are welcome. For details call the Chapel at DSN 629-4600.

Register For On-Site Undergraduate Classes Visit the colleges for more information about what classes and programs are offered. Call UMUC Maryland at 081-568-6673/74/75; Central Texas College at 081-568-6761.

The Welfare & Recreation Association is available to meet associates every Monday and Friday from 9 a.m. to noon at two locations: the first floor of Bldg.

450 upstairs from Capo Landing; and the Community Center onboard Support Site. For details visit http://www.wraitalia.it.

University of Oklahoma Graduate Degrees The University of Oklahoma offers the master of human relations on-site graduate degree program. Courses meet in a series of four evenings and one weekend. For details call the OU office at DSN: 626-6672 or visit the office at Capodichino in the Admin II building.

Cub Scout Pack 007 Does your son enjoy being outdoors, going on hikes, swimming and camping?

The Naples Cub Scouts is an active program that is open to boys between kindergarten and fifth grade. Meetings and activities are three times per month. Boys can earn their way through the ranks of Lion, Tiger, Wolf, Bear and Webelos Scout.

For details email naplescubmaster@gmail.com or visit the Facebook Page: Naples Cub Scouts Pack 007.

Naples Area Nurses Association (NANA) is an organization of nurses that work together to fundraise, participate in social events, and provide support throughout the U.S. Naval Hospital Naples and NSA Naples community. For details email Lt. Cmdr.

Rhys Parker at rhys.a.parker.mil@mail.mil Educational & Developmental Intervention Service Screenings Now Available Room W09, Support Site Village Forum. For eligible children who have not reached their third birthday. If you are concerned about your child’s development, contact EDIS at 081-811-4676.

The Knights Of Columbus, San Gennaro Council 14853, meets at noon on the first Wednesday of each month at the Support Site Chapel Offices. For details email Dana Eberlin at kofcnaples @gmail.com Carney Park Golf Association (CPGA) is a non-profit organization established for eligible Carney Park Golf Course patrons. The CPGA provides weekly social activities for all levels of golfer and often organize trips to other courses.

Events are held every Saturday and Sunday. For details call 081-568-1749.

Security Note: All DoD military or civilian personnel hosting an event off base must complete a Special Event Force Protection Plan (SEFPP) 45 days in advance, regardless of organization, if the event will involve 50 or more personnel, include distinguished visitors or involve personnel wearing uniforms.

For details call the AT/FP Division at 081-568-5525 or visit the division office in the Capodichino Security Precinct, Bldg. 403.

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During that tour Mullins was promoted to Chief Warrant Officer in 1982 and reassigned to Naval Air Station (NAS) Sigonella for his second tour in Italy as the Naval Station Security Officer.

Mullins noted that on average Sailors are promoted to Warrant Officer after they have been in the Navy for 16 years.

Since he had already served for 25 years, not only did he need to get special permission from the Secretary of the Navy to receive his commission, but he also had the dubious distinction of becoming the oldest Warrant Officer in the Navy.

During that tour in Sigonella, the Naples-based cruise ship Achille Lauro was hijacked by a small group of Palestinian terrorists on October 7, 1985, as it was heading on a cruise from Egypt to Israel. During the hijacking, the terrorists murdered Leon Klinghoffer, an elderly wheelchair-bound American, who was on vacation. After killing him, the hijackers threw his body into the sea.

Four days later, the terrorists, attempting to escape aboard an Egyptian airliner, were forced to land at NAS Sigonella by U.S. military fighter jets.

CWO2 Mullins, in his role as a security officer was part of the team that brought the captured terrorists off the aircraft, including their leader Abu Abbas who was personally responsible for murdering Klinghoffer.

“I had the distinct pleasure of assisting in the handcuffing and detention of Abu Abbas,” the master-mind of the high jacking. Mullins said. “That was one of the pinnacles of my career.”

During that same tour, Mullins had the opportunity to meet then-Vice-President George H.W. Bush who planned to visit NAS Sigonella.

Bush’s Secret Service Agent, told Mullins that he wanted to clear the security plans with an “Admiral Murphy,” the Chief of Staff to the Vice President.

Mullins told the agent “back when I was an E-6 in Gaeta, I was the driver of an Adm. Dan Murphy, that wouldn’t be the same person, is it?”

The Secret Service agent verified that it was indeed the same person, and a personal meeting was arranged for Mullins to meet Vice-President Bush who was inbound on Air Force Two to discuss the security plans for Bush to go jogging, since the Vice President was an avid jogger.

After that meeting, Mullins had a photo taken with Bush and Murphy. A few weeks later he received the photo, along with a personal invitation to visit the White House. This invitation was personally signed by President Ronald Reagan and George Bush. He and his family graciously accepted the invitation for a visit to Washington, D.C., along with the White House tour. The invitation placed the Mullins’ family ahead of a long line of visitors that day. “It was well worth the effort,” Mullins said.

That invitation along with the photo are his two most treasured possessions, and are proudly displayed in his Housing office. “For me, this photo and invitation signed by both of them will go in my coffin with me when I die,” Mullins said with chuckle.

On a more serious note, Mullins said he was deeply saddened when he heard the news about Bush’s death on November 30, 2018.

“When I think about George H.W. Bush, I remember him as a kind and gentle person who had a quiet way of speaking, and who always paid close attention to people when they spoke to

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him. He showed his generosity everywhere he went,” Mullins said. “ Being the Security Officer in Signonella turned out be full of personal achievements for Mullins. Another high point for him was being recognized by the Italian Government as only one of two Americans ever to be knighted in Italy. He now carries the official title of “Cavalieri.”

“I was knighted here in Italy and proudly have the title of Knight of Labor or Cavaliere de Lavoro,” Mullins explained. “I was also presented the Grand Cross of Merit by the Italian government in 1984.”

Mullins received those honors as a reward for the services he provided to the Italian people in the Sicilian area. He worked closely with the Italian Carabinieri in numerous anti-drug operations and anti-crime investigations.

Together, they made many arrests for numerous drug-related crimes. He was also closely involved in strengthening relationships between the local citizens and the U.S. Navy.

The only other American to receive this honor was a U.S. Navy Commander who was attached to the U.S. Embassy in Rome after World War II. In 1985 Mullins was promoted to Lieutenant Junior Grade as a limited duty officer. He needed to obtain special permission for this promotion as well, as once again, he found himself in the dubious distinction of being the oldest Lieutenant junior Grade Officer in the Navy.

Following his retirement from the Navy in 1989, Mullins earned an Associate’s Degree in Law Enforcement from Nichols College in Long Island, New York, in 2002, and two years later he completed his Bachelor’s Degree in Security and Business Administration from Nichols College.

A year after he retired from the Navy, Mullins once again found himself working for the Navy, only this time as a civilian.

He has worked in various positions including, but not limited to Security Officer in Naval Station Staten Island, New York; Chief of Police for Naval Intelligence Headquarters in Washington, D.C.; Civilian Officer-in-Charge and Facilities Director for the Mitchel Field base in Long Island, New York; Physical Security at Capodichino; and Facilities Director for the Housing Department in Naples, back to his role as Officer Officer-in-Charge of the base in Long Island, next off to his last command at the Military Sealift Command in Norfolk for 12 years and then finally back in Naples as the latest Housing Director.

During his time as a civilian employee he has been awarded four Meritorious Civilian Service Awards, and in 2011 was presented with an award for 50 years of government service.

He is not a golfer and finds fishing boring. “I can’t spell ‘retire,’” Mullins said.

“So when I had a chance to come back to Naples I jumped on that opportunity.

Being Housing Director in Naples is a job I’ve always wanted.”

“I’ve seen a lot of improvements since I left here 15 years ago, but we still have a lot of improvements we can make,” he said. “During my tour, I plan on striving to make a mark, and when I do leave and finally retire, I will know I gave it my best. For those new folks arriving into Naples, please know that the Housing Office is here to serve you, and if there is anything we can do to assist in making your Italian tour great, we will do so. My door and walls are always open.”

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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 January 17, 2019 Housing Management Assistant, Ua-1173-03, ANN# 62588-161816-AG, Full Time Permanent, AOC: Current (permanent) local national employees of NSA UIC# 62588.

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 next “Meet & Greet” is scheduled from 8-9 a.m. on January 11.

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/jo b_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 .

Recreation Assistant, NF0189-01, ANN# 19-072, Flexible, This position is located within the Morale, Welfare and Recreation (MWR), Naval Support Activity Naples, Department, Gaeta, Fleet Recreation Center. Closing date: January 22, 2019.

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.jo bs – To assist your job search go directly to the location field,

open the drop down menu and click on Italy, then click on SEARCH FOR JOBS button.

You will see all the jobs in Italy (mostly Naples area); just make sure you are NOT applying for a position located in Sigonella (Sicily). For any questions or concerns please call the numbers above.

GAETA MINIMART Ann#180003AS Sales Clerk/ MM/NF-01/FLEX. Open until filled. Pay rate: $8-$9.50 per hour. Job summary: Sells general merchandise to customers by exercising professional selling techniques. Works as part of a sales team to provide service which anticipates and exceeds customer expectations.

Must be 18 or older to apply.

NAPLES DISTRIBUTION CENTER Ann#1800047U Warehouse Worker/DC/NA-05/Flex. Open until filled. Pay: $13.78 per hour. Job summary: Responsible for one or more functions (receiving, storing, issuing and shipping, etc.) within a warehouse area. May be assisted by several lower grade associates.

OTHER OPPORTUNITIES Naples Tiger Sharks Seeking Coaches The Naples Tiger Sharks swim team is looking for group coaches to assist with the coaching of swimmers for the 2019-2020 season. Qualified candidates will be able to create thorough, age-appropriate workouts focusing on technique, endurance, stroke development and drills; Lead structured practices during practices; Help record all workouts and track daily attendance; Assist with administrative matters relating to the team, swim meet arrangements and team performance as well as interaction with parents; Assist in recording times at swim meets; Attend swim team events such as meets, meetings, and social events; Engage parents and cultivate relationships to cre-

ate a collaborative swim team environment. Recommended qualifications include: 2-plus years’ experience as a competitive swimmer; 2-plus years of coaching experience; USA Swimming Coach or ASCA Level 1 certification (or willing to obtain certificate); must have a strong foundation in stroke mechanics and be able to communicate effectively with swimmers and their parents; enthusiastic, dynamic presence with good communication skills; other certifications including: CPR, AED, Basic First Aid (or willing to obtain certificate). For details email Head Coach Lisa Kanak at npsheadcoach@gmail.com or team president at npspresident@gmail.com or visit @naplestigersharks at Facebook or https://naplestigersharks.swimtopia.com UMUC Seeking Full-Time Program Coordinator University of Maryland University College (UMUC) is seeking a full-time Program Coordinator for their Naples office. The Program Coordinator (PC) will ensure quality services are provided to all current/prospective students and to be responsive to students/student issues. The PC will provide academic and administrative support services to prospects and students, and ensure quality assurance standards are met by being available, knowledgeable, courteous and responsive. Required education/experience include a high school diploma/GED, with some college coursework preferred, background in customer service, ability to work in a fastpaced/complex environment with accurate attention to detail, and basic office management and clerical skills. For details email napleseurope@umuc.edu or call DSN 626-6675 or Comm. 081-5686675. To apply visit https://careers.umuc.edu/job/program-co ordinator-italy-advising-andenrollment-10006277-26.

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from Page 1 ITALY HANDS OFF TO GERMANY The VJTF is a joint force, consisting of a land component, supported by air, maritime and special forces. It is part of the Alliance’s larger NATO Response Force (NRF) with around 40,000 troops. This year, the 1st German / Netherlands Corps is in charge of the NRF’s land forces. U.S. Navy Adm. James Foggo commands the entire NRF from NATO’s Joint Force Command in Naples.

Exercise Trident Juncture 18, which took place in Norway last autumn, certified the NATO Response Force for 2019, with the VJTF at its core. Trident Juncture involved around 51,000 personnel, including six army brigades and Marine ground forces supported by air, maritime and Special Forces. A main exercise focus was NATO’s ability to move personnel and armor quickly across Europe.

NATO heads of state and government agreed to create the VJTF at the Wales Summit in September 2014, in response to a changed security environment, including Russia’s aggressive actions against Ukraine and turmoil in North Africa and the Middle East.

Formed in 1949 with the signing of the Washington Treaty, NATO is a security alliance of 28 countries from North America and Europe. NATO's fundamental goal is to safeguard the Allies' freedom and security by political and military means.

NATO remains the principal security instrument of the transatlantic community and expression of its common democratic values. It is the practical means through which the security of North America and Europe are permanently tied together.

NATO enlargement has furthered the U.S. goal of a Europe whole, free, and at peace.

Article 5 of the Washington Treaty – that an attack against one Ally is an attack against all – is at the core of the Alliance, a promise of collective defense. Article 4 of the treaty ensures consultations among Allies on security matters of common interest, which have expanded from a narrowly defined Soviet threat to the critical mission in Afghanistan, as well as peacekeeping in Kosovo and new threats to security such as cyber attacks, and global threats such as terrorism and piracy that affect the Alliance and its global network of partners.

In addition to its traditional role in the territorial defense of Allied nations, NATO leads the UN-mandated International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) in Afghanistan and has ongoing missions in the Balkans and the Mediterranean; it also conducts extensive training exercises and offers security support to partners around the globe, including the European Union in particular but also the United Nations and the African Union.

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MORE BASE NOTES Now-Jan. 22: Auditions for Naples Got Talent 2019 USO Naples is hosting auditions for U.S. ID card holders 18 years and up who wish to perform in the annual Naples Got Talent Show (February 2, 2019). The Grand Prize will be two round trip tickets to the continental United States.

Audition locations / dates: Support Site Community Center January 8, 10 and 22, from 5 to 6:30 p.m.; USO Capo Lounge (at Air Terminal onboard Capodichino) January 8 and 14 from 11 a.m. to noon.

For details call DSN 626-5713 or 6294903. To book your audition email Luisa Mazzella at lmazzella@uso.org

Jan. 23: Homeschool Quarterly at the Youth Center Homeschool children and their parents are invited to our Homeschool Quarterly program at the Youth Center on Support Site from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Join the School Liaison Officer for a conversation about homeschool resources and needs in our Naples community. Our focus group will work to assess educational supports for our homeschool students. Find out options for physical education, music, art and other elective/special support. For details and to register email NaplesSLO@eu.navy.mil or call DSN 6296549 or Comm. 081-811-6549.

Jan. 12 to May 25: Youth Bowling League at Strikers The U.S. Bowling Congress-sanctioned league allows young bowlers the opportunity to earn grants and scholarships. Eligible bowlers may earn a spot to participate in the Pepsi Youth Bowling Championship in Kaiserslautern, Germany, on April. League meets every Saturday at Strikers Bowling from January12 to May 25, at 10 a.m.

A small registration fee is required.

For details call Strikers Bowling Center at DSN 629-4900 or Comm.

081-811-4900.

Jan. 24: Taste of Home Single and unaccompanied service members are invited to enjoy a delicious dinner, compliments of the USO and NSA Naples Community. Community members are welcome to share their favorite dishes with our junior service members for this special program. Dishes can be delivered to a USO Naples Office on the day of the program before 16.30. Dinner will be served at 5:30 p.m. at the BEQ kitchen onboard Support Site. For details call USO at DSN 626-5713 or 629-4903.

Jan. 13: USO Waffle Sunday Love waffles? Let USO Naples treat you to a free delicious Sunday breakfast, among friends on January 13 from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Support Site Community Center. No registration is required. For details call the USO at DSN 626-5713 or 629-4903.

Jan. 19: Free Kier Show Navy Entertainment, Armed Forces Entertainment and MWR invite the community to a free show at the Naples Elementary Multi-Purpose room on January 19 at 4 p.m. Kier is a comedy rock impersonator … when he walks on stage, he is followed by Sting, Dave Matthews, U2, Bob Dylan and more. For details call DSN 629-4459 or Comm. 081-811-4459.

Jan. 27: Family Bingo USO is hosting Family Bingo on January 27 at 2:30 p.m. at the Naples High School cafeteria. All community members are welcome to participate in this free event.

Games will feature prizes, including electronics, home appliances, and gift baskets.

Also included are door prizes. For details call USO at DSN 626-5713 or 629-4903.

Feb. 1-3: Flag Football Invitational Tournament at Carney Park Join this year’s Flag Football Invitational Tournament from February 1 to 3 at Carney Park. Rosters are due no later than January 15. A coaches meeting will be held February 1 at 5 p.m. For details call Intramural Sports at Comm. 081811-6528 or 081-811-6528. Cabins at Carney Park can be reserved by calling 081-526-1579.

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CHRISTMAS – NEW YEAR Answer to last week’s puzzle

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What Causes the Seasons to Change?

From National Aeronautics and Space Administration

Many people believe that Earth is closer to the sun in the summer and that is why it is hotter. And, likewise, they think Earth is farthest from the sun in the winter.

Although this idea makes sense, it is incorrect.

It is true that Earth’s orbit is not a perfect circle. It is a bit lop-sided.

During part of the year, Earth is closer to the sun than at other times. However, in the Northern Hemisphere, we are having winter when Earth is closest to the sun and summer when it is farthest away! Compared with how far away the sun is, this change in Earth’s distance throughout the year does not make much difference to our weather.

There is a different reason for Earth’s seasons.

Earth’s axis is an imaginary pole going right through the center of Earth from "top" to "bottom." Earth spins around this pole, making one complete turn each day.

That is why we have day and night, and why every part of Earth’s surface gets some of each.

Earth has seasons because its axis doesn’t stand up straight. Long, long ago,

when Earth was young, it is thought that something big hit Earth about four-and-ahalf billion years ago, and knocked it offkilter. So instead of rotating with its axis straight up and down, it leans over a bit.

By the way, that big thing that hit Earth is called Theia. It also blasted a big hole in the surface. That big hit sent a huge amount of dust and rubble into orbit.

Most scientists think that that rubble, in time, became our Moon.

As Earth orbits the sun, its tilted axis always points in the same direction. So, throughout the year, different parts of Earth get the sun’s direct rays.

Sometimes it is the North Pole tilting toward the sun (around June) and sometimes it is the South Pole tilting toward the sun (around December).

It is summer in June in the Northern Hemisphere because the sun's rays hit that part of Earth more directly than at any other time of the year. It is winter in December in the Northern Hemisphere, because that is when it is the South Pole's turn to be tilted toward the sun.

So, if you went to South America for the winter holidays, bring your swimsuit, not your skis!

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DAILY TOURS

upcoming uso Tours Capodichino office 081-568-5713 support site office 081-811-4903 http://naples.uso.org http://www.sg-tours.com

Tours opeN To BoTh u.s. MILITAry AND NATo I.D. CArD hoLDers

Jan. 12: Jan. 18: Jan. 20: Jan. 21: Jan. 26: Jan. 27:

Family Day at the Farm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . €42 Beer Factory Tour . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . €39 The Ruins of Paestum . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . €35 Ravello and Lunch in a Cave. . . . . . . . . . . . €67 Sant’ Agata dei Goti and Wine Tasting . . . . €45 Naples and San Lorenzo Underground . . . . €45 Wine tasting tours are for adults only

EXTENDED TOURS Jan. 19-20: Feb. 15-18: Mar. 9-10: Mar. 23-24: Apr. 9-13: Apr 20-21: May 11-12: May 24-27:

MLK Weekend in Florence and Pisa . . €195 Presidents Day in Budapest . . . . . . . . . €589 Weekend in Alberobello . . . . . . . . . . . . €195 Perugia and Assisi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . €188 Spring Break in Morocco . . . . . . . . . . . 1,070 Easter Weekend in Florence and Pisa . . €195 Mother’s Day Weekend in Ischia . . . . . €169 Memorial Day Weekend on the French Riviera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . €475

For tour information, call the USO at DSN 626-5713 or 629-4903 or visit www.sg-tours.com

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MERCATO/CLASSIFIED ADS • FREE MERCATO ADS •

A Panorama/NSA Public Affairs Office courtesy service available for U.S. or NATO ID cardholders who have orders to PCS within six months. RULES: • New ads must be submitted on a completed Mercato form, along with a copy of both the member’s ID card (front and back) and ONLY the first two pages of PCS orders or equivalent.

• Ads are limited to one per category and 25 words maximum. Ads for free pets are limited to one per person or organization (copy of ID required) and run on a space-available basis. One contact phone number per ad; no e-mail addresses.

• Deadline for submission is Monday, noon for the following Friday. Public holidays (U.S. or Italian) are not an exception to this rule.

ADS RUN ONE WEEK ONLY! • Any incomplete ad or ad received after the Monday, noon deadline will not be printed in that Friday’s issue. Late submissions will be considered for the next available publication. Incomplete or illegible ads will not be considered.

• Free Mercato Ad forms, the only acceptable form of submission, are available at http://www.cnic.navy.mil/naples/newsroom/panorama/ (click on the Mercato link) or at the NSA Public Affairs Office during normal business hours.

• Ads and supporting documentation can be faxed to 081-568-5112 (DSN 626-5112) or delivered in person to the Public Affairs Office, Capodichino, Admin I, Room 208. No other form of submission will be accepted.

• To renew for the following week call 081-568-5856/5907 (DSN 6265856/ 5907) by noon Monday. Ads not renewed by the deadline will not be published.

• PAID CLASSIFIED ADS •

For services and products not eligible for free insertion in “Mercato.” Classified ads can be placed at STAMPA GENERALE (Panorama Advertising Office) located at NSA Capodichino, Building 450, 1st Floor. Cost is € 1,00 (one Euro) per word (minimum 10 words). For information on paid ads please call 081-568-7884 (DSN 626-7884). Deadline is Wednesday 4 p.m. for the current week’s edition.

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

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