61st year, No. 47
Serving the NATO, Naples and Gaeta Military Community in Italy
Friday, December 16, 2016
VCNO Moran Joins Area Sailors for Pickup Basketball Game at Capo Gym By Petty Officer 1st Class Daniel Barker NSA Public Affairs
Vice Chief of Naval Operations Adm. William Moran visited U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa and U.S. 6th Fleet at Naval Support Activity Naples, Capodichino December 10. He met with enlisted Sailors and senior leadership including Adm. Michelle Howard and Vice Adm. Christopher Grady. “It’s important to stop into 6th Fleet to get a current operations update into this busy AOR,” Moran said. “The Sailors assigned to U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa are hard at work supporting the mission and we are proud of their dedication and appreciate them serving overseas along with their families.” While in Naples Moran stopped by the base gym, the Capo FitZone, and participated in a brief basketball tournament for fun and physical activity. “During our visit, we were able to get in a Sat-
On February 20, 1962, Astronaut John Glenn aboard his Mercury Atlas “Friendship 7” rocket became the first American to orbit the Earth. NASA photo
Farewell to Astronaut and U.S. Senator John Glenn Vice Chief of Naval Operations Adm. William Moran stopped by the base gym, the Capo FitZone, and participated in a brief basketball tournament for fun and physical activity while visiting U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa and U.S. 6th Fleet at Naval Support Activity Naples, Capodichino December 10. Photo by PO1 Daniel Barker
urday morning game of pick-up basketball with local Sailors,” Moran added. “And as always, it was an-
other great example of how a mind can remain sharp, but not your body – a truth that was readily apparent to me after an hour sweat-
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Former astronaut and U.S. Senator John Glenn died December 8, 2016, at the Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center in Columbus, Ohio. John Herschel Glenn Jr. was born July 18, 1921, in Cambridge, Ohio. He attended primary and secondary schools in New Concord, Ohio. He received a bachelor’s degree in engineering from Muskingum College in New Concord. He entered the Naval Aviation Cadet Program in March 1942. He graduated and was commissioned in the Marine Corps in 1943. After advanced training, he joined Marine Fighter Squadron 155 and flew 59 combat missions during World War II, and 63 missions during Korea with Marine Fighter Squadron 311. In July 1957, he set a transcontinental speed record from Los Angeles to New York – 3 hours and 23 minutes. It was the first transcontinental flight to average supersonic speed. Glenn accumulated nearly 9,000 hours of flying time, about 3,000 of it in jets. Glenn was one of NASA’s original seven Mercury astronauts. Glenn’s flight on Friendship 7 on February 20, 1962, showed the world that America was a serious contender in the space race with the Soviet Union. It also made Glenn an instant hero.
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ing it out on the court.” Adm. Bill Moran is the 39th VCNO, a title he assumed from Adm. Michelle Howard earlier this year.
Wildcats Wrestlers Dive into First Meet of New Season in Vicenza By Jordan Hoffman Wrestling Team Captain
Wildcat Wrestler junior Andres Tavares pins his opponent December 3 during the first wrestling tournament of the 2016-2017 at Vicenza. Photo by J.D. Hood
The Naples Wildcat wrestling team traveled to Vicenza the first weekend in December to participate in the first Wrestling tournament of the 2016-2017. Fueled with anticipation for the first meet of the season, Naples boasted a total of 97 team points, along with five first place champions, each in their respective weight classes. However, even with the impressive amount of points, Naples fell short of Vicenza’s 104. Regardless of the outcome, many new wrestlers to the team gained invaluable experience on the mats for the first time, and are looking to win this following meet. “We have a young team and they performed very well,” Wildcat Wrestling Head Coach Vito Vitulli said. “They learned a lot that day and we are looking forward to future competitions.” WILDCAT WRESTLING Page 11 CAPTAIN’S CORNER. . . . . . . . . 2 BASE NOTES. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 NAVY HISTORY . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 FFSC CALENDAR . . . . . . . . . . . 5 SOUND OFF . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 MOVIES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 JOBS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
NAVY ISSUES NEW OPSEC RULES . . . . . . page 6
WINTER EQUINOX DECEMBER 21 . . . . . page 14
From National Aeronautics and Space Administration
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PANOrAMA December 16, 2016
CAPTAIN’S CORNER By Capt. Doug Carpenter NSA Naples Commanding Officer
Our flags are flying at halfmast this week to honor and respect former astronaut and U.S. Sen. John Glenn at his passing. His long and storied career included multiple combat missions during World War II and a historical first as the first American to orbit the Earth. As a national icon, John Glenn embodied American ideals by pushing boundaries in space exploration and “paving the road” for future NASA missions to the moon. His extraordinary life was a direct reflection of the many opportunities the armed services provides to follow your dreams and achieve your goals. Whether you spend a few years or an entire career serving the nation, the lessons you learn, the bonds you form, and values you uphold will assist you in reaching your goals. Remember John Glenn for his courage as a Space Age Pioneer, for his service in the Armed Forces and Senate, and for his leadership teaching us the sky is no longer the limit. On Tuesday I attended a ceremony in honor of Italy’s patron saint of aviation, the Madonna di Loreto. The annual event is hosted by our Italian Air Force partners to protect those in the air from mishaps, incidents, or injuries for another year. The title of Madonna di Loreto refers to the Holy House of Loreto. The house in which Mary was born, and where the Annunciation occurred, and to an ancient statue of Our Lady which is found there. Tradition says that a band of angels scooped up the little house from the Holy Land, and transported it first to Tersato, Dalmatia in 1291, then Recanati, Italy in 1294, and finally to Loreto, Italy where it has been for centuries. Whether one believes in the legend or not, it is important to honor the local cultural significance of such celebrations especially around the holidays when many take place – and of course we are ALL working hard to achieve our Safety goals in the air and on the ground. As of this week NSA Naples has achieved 18 months without a DUI violation. This is a significant milestone not only for the health and safety of our community but also for the image of our command as representatives of the United States overseas. I applaud the members of our community for putting safety first and look forward (knock on wood) to continuing this trend. Always have a plan for getting home safely and be sure to use your command resources if you are in a bind. I would like to remind everyone that we have a tipsy taxi fund for emergency situations accessible with a simple phone call to the quarterdeck. Thanks to everyone for pitching in and making the base look great for the holidays! Stay safe and have a great weekend!
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BASE NOTES Dec. 23, 26 and 30: Capo Back Gate Closure C-16, the back gate on Capodichino will be closed December 23, 26 and 30. For details call NSA Naples Physical Security at DSN 626-5019 or 6262259. New Phone Numbers for Shuttle Bus Information ● Transportation QAE Comm. 337-124-7413 ● Transportation OPS Comm. 337-127-4659 ● Transportation Branch Head Comm. 337-129-9392 For details call Michael Leyba at DSN 626-6866 or email michael.leyba@eu.navy.mil VITA Volunteer IRS Training at Capodichino Volunteers are needed for the 2017 IRS Self Service Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program. Volunteers will receive free IRS training and a certificate upon completion. VITA center will be open during the tax season (overseas through June 15). There will be volunteer opportunities at both Capodichino and Support Site. For details call Daniela Floco at DSN 626-4576 or Comm. 081-5684576 or e-mail daniela.flococaro.it@eu.navy.mil Navy’s Zero Tolerance Drug Use Policy This policy also applies to the abuse and misuse of prescription drugs, including taking medication for a purpose other than prescribed, taking medicine that hasn’t been prescribed to you and wrongfully possessing or distributing prescription drugs. Using someone else’s meds or giving pills to friends or shipmates can result in severe health and career consequences, including a dishonorable discharge from the Navy. Remember these simple rules: 1. Take Correctly. 2. Report Promptly. 3. Dis-
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pose Properly. 4. Never Share. For more information, speak with your command DAPA or doctor, or call 1-866-U-ASK-NPC. In the case of an emergency, call 911 or the following resources: Military OneSource Confidential Counseling at 800-3429647 or Military Crisis Line at 800-273-TALK (8255). Multi-Cultural Heritage Committee is Accepting New Members If you or your Sailors have any unique talents, would like to participate or bring new ideas to the MCHC email PO1 Sherrie Dumas at sherrie.dumas@eu.navy.mil. The weekly meetings are usually held every Monday at 2 p.m. in the Chapel Fellowship Hall on board Capodichino. CYP Seeking Volunteer Pianist A volunteer pianist is needed for the Child and Youth Programs (CYP) and Missoula Children’s Theatre production of The Jungle Book December 28 and 29 (10 a.m. to 2 p.m.), and December 30 (3 to 8 p.m.) at the Naples High School. For details call the Youth Center at DSN 629-4722 or Comm. 081-811-4722 or email nate.halubka@eu.navy.mil Outdoor Recreation Ski Shop Services and Hours The Support Site Outdoor Recreation Center Ski Shop will be open through March 10, 2017, on Tuesdays-Fridays, from 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Skis, snowboards and other winter equipment are available for rent. Bring your own skis or snowboards in for repairs. For pricing or other information, call DSN 629-4947 Comm. 081-811-4947.
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Vandals Break into Northern Italian Winery; Leak Equivalent of 400,000 Bottles of Wine From Seven Storage Tanks In the middle of the night vandals broke into a northern Italy winery and spilled the equivalent of 400,000 bottles of sparkling wine, mostly Pinot Grigio. The wine was maturing in seven refrigerated tanks that were drained by the raid causing an estimated loss of around €500,000 ($532,550). Vandals did not steal anything from the property or caused other damage, this is why the incident was considered an act of sabotage. According to the winery owner, he had not received threats or warnings. The investigation is ongoing.
Italian Survey Indicates Aosta Has Highest Quality of Life; Vibo Valentia has Lowest The Italian economic and financial daily Il Sole24Ore stated that Aosta in northwest Italy is the province with the highest quality of life, according to the survey published by the daily. Vibo Valentia in southern Calabria region is the province with the lowest quality of life. The survey evaluates the livability of the many provinces according to six factors: business, work and innovation; income, savings and consumption; the environment, services and welfare; population, family and integration; justice, security and crime; and culture, free time and participation. The improvement was driven by property values and the flow of tourists linked to the recent Jubilee.
World’s Smallest Nativity Scenes on Display in Naples The smallest presepi (nativity scenes) in the world are on display in Naples at the Spaccanapoli historic center. The exhibition showcases the works of Don Antonio Esposito, a priest of Castellammare di Stabia, who created the smallest cribs during World War II using miniature tools. The 45 small works of art are truly unique. Examples include a crib in a hemp seed with a diameter of three millimeters, and other presepi that fit inside nuts or egg shells. Visitors will need to use a magnifying glass to truly enjoy the exhibit. The exhibition is offering free admission and is supported by the City of Naples. The exhibition is opened daily through January 7. For details and reservations call
Irish Airline Announces 61 New Routes, 3,000 New Jobs in Italy for 2017 Sixty-one new routes were announced by airline Ryanair in Italy. Also it will created 3,000 new jobs in 2017. The company said it expects 2017 to be its biggest growth year in Italy “due in large part” to a move by the former government to scrap a 2.5-euro airport tax increase. An airline executive said Ryanair expects its passengers to increase from 32 million to 36 million next year, with a new base in Naples and further investments in other airports such as Milano Bergamo, Milano Malpensa, Verona and the South.
Last Day For ‘Left Behind’ Bike Roundup
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. The Transatlantic Council Of The Boy Scouts Of America is looking for Eagle Scouts in the Naples community to update the National Eagle Scout Association database. All Eagle Scouts, both active and not active in scouting are asked to send an email with their last name, first name, email address, hometown/community, and council/district name where they earned their Eagle rank, to jeffarter@hotmail.com. “Once an Eagle, always an Eagle.” 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 Naples Military HOG Chapter (NMC) is looking for members to join a great bunch of folks whose interest is to have fun, enjoy Italy on the back of a motorcycle. We have monthly meetings, weekend rides throughout the hillsides of Italy, overnight stays at beach resorts or remote towns, and enjoy Italy with other Italian HOG Chapters. We do NMC Chapter rides which are only open to HOG members, and rides with other bikers, not just HOGs. For details contact Wally Laysa at roadglidecruzer@ gmail.com or 081-568-1935 or 342-517-5350; or Doug Lyyski at dlyyski@gmail.com or 081-568-2905 or visit the NEX Military Car Sales Associate at the Support Site Food Court. Club Beyond is searching for volunteers to serve as adult leaders. Leaders assist in planning, setup and conducting small group meetings with students in grades 7 through 12. Leadership training lasts a month. For details call Diane Vanderpool at DSN 629-4600. 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.
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From NSA Naples Public Affairs
Today is the last day for the “Left Behind” Bike Roundup. Naval Support Activity Naples is conducting a “left behind” bike roundup at the Support Site housing areas (bike racks, basements, building common areas). Residents are requested to tag their bikes. The tag must indicate your building and apartment number, and must be visible from a distance. All untagged bikes will be removed, refurbished and donated to a charitable organization within the local community. A flyer indicating the pickup date for each area will be posted on the building lobby door two weeks prior to the scheduled date. The buildings that are scheduled for the roundup are 2156 and 2162.
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 on the ground floor of Admin II, Room G016 (down the hall from the Navy College), 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. Naples Middle High School Marching Band Parents of Naples Middle High School Students: Looking for a fun and educational after school activity for your kids? Good news! There is still time to join the NMHS Marching Band! Interested? Check us out Tuesdays and Thursdays at 3 p.m. in the Band Room. For details, email louis.hewett@eu.dodea.edu
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PANOrAMA December 16, 2016
NAVY HISTORY: ‘THE GREAT WHITE FLEET’
President Theodore Roosevelt. Courtesy of Naval History and Heritage Command From Naval History and Heritage Command
On the warm, cloudy morning of December 16, 1907, President Theodore Roosevelt stood on the weather-deck of the presidential yacht Mayflower, anchored in the waters off Hampton Roads, while throngs of onlookers on shore, watched as 16 battleships of the U.S. Atlantic Fleet, all painted white, save for gilded bows, steamed in a long majestic column out of Hampton Roads to the open sea, flanked by their attending auxiliary ships. The four squadrons of warships, later nicknamed the “Great White Fleet,” were manned by 14,000 Sailors and Marines under the command of Rear Adm. Robley “Fighting Bob” Evans. All were embarking upon a naval deployment the scale of which had never been attempted by any nation before – the first ‘round-the-world cruise by a fleet of steam-powered, steel battleships. The 43,000 mile, 14-month circumnavigation would include 20 port calls on six continents; it is widely considered one of the greatest peacetime achievements of the U.S. Navy. The idea of sending the new battle fleet around the world was the brainchild of the energetic president, a former colonel of the Rough Riders and one-time assistant secretary of the Navy. Roosevelt felt that only through a strong Navy could a nation project its power and prestige abroad.
In 1898, at the end of the Spanish-American War, the United States was thrust into the mainstream of international affairs and gained status as a world power, acquiring as possessions the Philippines and Guam in the Pacific, then Puerto Rico in the Caribbean. In 1904, the United States also established a naval base at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, to ensure the safety of the Panama Canal, which was still under construction. Roosevelt stressed the upgrading and expansion of the U.S. fleet to protect American interests abroad. From 1904 to 1907, American shipyards turned out 11 new battleships to give the Navy awesome battle capabilities. This was timely, for, in 1906, hostilities with Japan seemed possible; the Japanese navy dominated the Pacific and posed a potential threat to the Philippines. America’s problems with Japan arose shortly after Roosevelt mediated the Treaty of Portsmouth in 1906, ending the Russo-Japanese War. In that conflict the Russian fleet had been annihilated by the Japanese. But despite their triumphs over the Russians on the high seas, the Japanese failed to get all they felt they deserved at the peace table and blamed Roosevelt for it. Roosevelt didn’t want a break with Japan, as the United States was ill-prepared for war. Most of our battle fleet was concentrated in the Atlantic, and there were only a handful of armored cruisers on duty in the Pacific. In the event of war with Japan, this small contingent that made up the Asiatic Battle Fleet would have to abandon the Philippines for West Coast ports until the United States had strength enough to go on the offensive. Thus, to impress upon Japan that the U.S. Navy could shift from the Atlantic to the Pacific, Roosevelt ordered the Great White Fleet to sail around the world. The president also wanted to find out what condition the fleet would be in after such a transit. As he stated before the fleet’s departure, “I want all failures, blunders and shortcomings to be made apparent in time of peace and not in time of war.” But, more importantly, Roosevelt felt that a successful cruise of this magnitude would provide the American people with an example of U.S. naval preparedness, strength and range. Such an impression, he hoped, would help him get the desired appropriation from Congress for four more battleships. The cruise of the Great White Fleet had many substantial results both diplomatically for the nation and technically for the Navy. On the diplomatic side, the cruise satisfied our country’s desire to be recognized as a world power. It was aptly proven that the United States was capable of projecting its influence anywhere in the world on a heretofore unprecedented scale.
SPOTLIGHT: JEN DECONTI BROWN
If this face is familiar to you, it may be because you have seen Jen DeConti Brown at her regular hangout – the USO weekly After School Snack Attacks. The USO program which is held at the Support Site Village Forum, delivers healthy, delicious snacks to our Naples teens and kids as fuel and motivation after a long day at school. A former U.S. Navy Sailor, DeConti Brown is always ready to meet the mission of the USO. Paired with her consistent dedication to our community, hundreds of students are able to get a pick-me-up every week as they leave campus and stroll across the street to our USO center at Support Site on Thursday afternoons. But that’s not all. DeConti Brown can be counted on to take part in our large-scale events, and has supported the Naples community at the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders Cheer Clinic, Spooktacular, the AF South Battalion Holiday Run and many other USO initiatives, all with a bright smile on her face and selfless generosity. “The events I volunteer in with the USO are very important to me,” DeConti Brown said. “I loved the amazing support that I received from the USO when I was active duty, so when I saw that Naples had a USO I couldn’t wait to get involved and to give back to our community. Our USO Naples does an outstanding job in connecting the people within the community, and I am proud to be a part of their team.” Her dedication to our military service members and especially their families is honest and tangible. We are very lucky to have her on our team. Thank you Jen DeConti Brown for your service and support of our USO.
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5 FLEET AND FAMILY SUPPORT CENTER EVENTS THIS WEEK December 16, 2016
For more information about local Fleet and Family Support Center (FFSC) events, visit www.facebook.com/NaplesFFSC
● Dec 16: The Happiest Baby, 11 a.m. to noon, Support Site FFSC. ● Dec 21: Christmas Alley, 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., (Meet at Capo, McCafe). ● Dec 21: Sponsorship Training, 9 a.m. to noon, Support Site FFSC. ● Dec 19: Labor and Delivery Relaxation Techniques, 9 to 11 a.m., Support Site FFSC. ● Dec 23: Employment Search Skills, 1 to 3 p.m., Support Site FFSC. All classes require registration. Call 081-811-6372 for more information or to register.
ENERGY CONSERVATION Navy College Office Hosts College Night Open House at High School The Navy College Office along with area colleges and universities hosted an open house at Naples High School the evening of December 6. Potential students were able to meet professors, advisors, university representatives and NCO education counselors to discuss military tuition assistance, financial aid, scholarships and various testing options. Pictured is University of Oklahoma Site Director Terry Wilson answering questions from prospective college student Tristan Lucy, who recently graduated from Naples High School. For details about these great programs call Lawrence Daley at DSN 626-6683 or email lawrence.daley@eu.navy.mil. Photo by Gary Nichols
Santa Surprises Shoppers at Food Court From Naples USO
Nearly 300 Naples Area military children, many with parents deployed, received a holiday surprise at the NEX Food Court last Saturday when they were greeted by the USO Naples team, elves, a juggler in stilts, a clown, a magician, and the jolliest man on Earth – Santa Clause – who all gathered to deliver an amazing afternoon filled with laughter, joy and holiday magic. The event, held in collaboration with NEX and the NSA Naples MWR Community Recreation Division, kicked off with the entrance of Santa Clause, who listened to children as they sat on his lap and posed for photos. Military families received a free printed copy of their photos, with a digital version available to download online. Children visited every station and worked with their parents to complete a variety of fun, holiday crafts, play engaging games, receive free cotton candy, candy canes – and of course – cookies, and milk. Each child also received a Naughty or Nice Certificate from the North Pole and proudly mailed their handwritten letter to Santa. AFN Naples were also present with a full team, broadcasting live and streaming everyone’s favorite holiday tunes throughout the cafeteria. The event continued with a magic show, which Santa Surprises Shoppers at Food Court December 10. dazzled and amazed all, and those who attended Photo courtesy of Naples USO the holiday season when not everyone can be walked away with a free USO holiday book to home to celebrate together. enjoy at home. We had a blast and hope you did too. Thank Naples NEX also hosted a free drawing for a you to all the families that attended and to our $100 gift card and a bicycle, with MWR providamazing volunteer committee that worked ing a free movie screening. It was a great event, since the morning to prepare everything for a held in recognition for the sacrifices military picture-perfect day. families make every day and especially during
Heating Your Home During the Winter From NSA Naples Energy Management Team
We are not bears hibernating therefore we don’t have heavy winter coats, but what we do have are heating systems in our homes and offices. Turning on the heater seems simple, but there is more to it than you might think. Warming up your home uses a noticeable – and expensive – amount of energy. Space heating and cooling can account for almost half of a home’s energy use, making it one of the largest energy expenses in any home, but there are ways to make your heater work less and your home become more efficient in the amount of energy it uses to heat. Suggested thermostat settings are 68-72 degrees Fahrenheit during the day (this is warm enough to be comfortable but not cold). Also, heating units work just as hard and produce less heat if they are not able to breathe due to dirty air filters, so change them regularly (approximately every three months). Remember on your way out the door to shut it off if you are not going to be home. Turn the heater off if you are going on vacation or taking leave. Heating an empty house could cost you money that could be better spent on other things and puts a strain on our environment. And lastly, turn off during nights or set your thermostat between 58 and 62 degrees Fahrenheit. Your body decreases its temperature during the night this will actually help you sleep better and save a bunch on your electric bill, and remember you can always add a heavy blanket to heat yourself for eight hours instead of the whole house. For more information on heating tips and other energy saving ideas visit energy.gov
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 non-permitted wells and connected only to the city water system.
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PANOrAMA December 16, 2016
SOUND OFF: WHO HAS HAD A MAJOR IMPACT ON YOUR LIFE?
Capt. Debra Yñiguez
SN Elijah Cook
“My father, the most loving, giving human being I know, very humble, he taught that we are all born equal but not necessarily with equal resources, to be thankful and grateful for everything.”
“My grandfather, if it wasn’t for him my family would not have had what they did; he took care of us and taught us how to treat people even when it’s a bad day.”
PO3 Kenzie McCoy “My dad, he pushed me to always do my best, if it wasn’t for him I wouldn’t have joined the Navy.”
PO2 Julian Andujar
Jecovy Johnson “My wife, she is able to give one hundred percent to the Navy and to her family and still be a great wife.”
“My mother pushed me to get out of my comfort zone, I joined the Navy, last year I was in Japan and this year I’m here in Italy so I think it worked.”
Secretary of the Navy Releases New Operations Security (OPSEC) Guidance By James Magdalenski Director Naval OPSEC Support Team (NOST) Public Affairs
The Secretary of the Navy (SECNAV) Ray Mabus just issued ALNAV 072/16 to accompany the Department’s new Operations Security (OPSEC) policy, which was released May 5. The ALNAV is intended to spread the broad-reaching implications of the new policy to the widest possible operational audience and communicated the provisions to personnel outside the traditional information warfare community. For example, Navy units and commands that fail to maintain an effective OPSEC program are automatically disqualified from earning a “Battle E” or other operational awards. Lt. Cmdr. Josh Segal, the department’s program manager, stated “Today we face a whole host of
new threats and we are our own worst enemy. We have very sophisticated adversaries who watch our every move, with the proliferation of smart phones and social media; we need to be significantly more vigilant in what we say and do.” Other significant highlights in the OPSEC policy (SECNAVINST 3070.2) and ALNAV include
specific Commanding Officer responsibilities and accountability requirements for all higher commands to provide oversight of subordinates programs. The new OPSEC policy includes two useful resources: a selfinspection tool and a DON Critical Information List (CIL). The self-inspection tool is intended to facilitate an internal assessment to determine compliance with
Department of Defense (DOD) and Department of the Navy (DON) standards, as well as, provide higher level commands the ability to evaluate the effectiveness of subordinate programs. The DON Critical Information List (CIL) provides an overview of what the SECNAV considers “critical information” across the Department. Each Command is still expected to develop their own CIL based on local and specific operational threats. For more information, visit http://www.navy.mil, www.facebook.com/usnavy, or www.twitter.com/usnavy. For Navy OPSEC information or support, visit the Naval OPSEC Support Team’s page at www.navy.mil/OPSEC or www.facebook.com/NavalOPSEC. The team can also be reached at opsec@navy.mil or (757) 417-7100.
PANOrAMA December 16, 2016
WILDCAT WRESTLING
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Standout newcomer to the team junior Jackson Blivin (145) impressed all with a 3-0 record at the meet, dominating each opponent thoroughly. Teammates senior Jordan Hoffman (152), senior Caleb Hood (160), senior Francesco Mastroianni (170), and junior Nicholas Clarida (195) all boasted undefeated records as well during the first meet.
Adding to these seasoned wrestlers is a large amount of wrestlers who are learning very fast, and are beginning to make their own marks on the mat. The Wildcats were at home this past weekend, hosting Vicenza, Aviano, and Sigonella wrestlers on their own turf for the first time this season. Many are looking forward to the challenges that await them on the mat this weekend. Look for results in an upcoming issue Panorama.
NCIS Seeking Photos / Video of Altercation at Army-Navy Flag Football Game at Carney Park From NSA Public Affairs
On October 25, during the MWR-sponsored Army/Navy flag football game at Carney Park, a physical altercation occurred. An investigation by NCIS is currently being conducted. NCIS Special Agents are searching for photos or video of the incident to put together an accurate timeline of the events. If you have any details, photos or video which will help NCIS with their investigation, you can provide that information anonymously by using the NCIS Tip Tools, sending your information by text or the web at http://www.ncis.navy.mil/ ContactUs/Pages/ReportaCrime.aspx, or you can contact Special Agent Leslie Smith directly at DSN 629-7463.
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MORE THE INSIDE PAGE Naples Overseas Support Club Thrift Store Naples Overseas Support Club (NOSC) is a nonprofit command-recognized charitable and social organization with offers the community an abundance of charitable programs funded primarily by the NOSC Thrift Store. Last year NOSC donated $80,000 to the local community. You can find great deals or drop off donations at the NOSC Thrift Store, 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. NOSC Thrift Store hours are: Tuesdays from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.; Wednesdays from 4:30 to 7 p.m.; Thursdays from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Once a month (usually on the first weekend) the NOSC Thrift Store is open Saturday morning from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Watch for details in the Panorama’s Base Notes section. NOSC is always looking for volunteers to help at the NOSC Thrift Store. For more information email volunteermgr@gmail.com or tstoremanager1@gmail.com or visit noscitaly.com or find NOSC on their Facebook 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 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.naplestoastmasters.wix.com/toastmastersnaples or Toastmasters Naples Italy 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 lead by professional English coach Jamie Ball. Practices are held at Carney Park every Thursday from 6 to 7:30 p.m. The club is open to training and developing all interested players. For details call Corey Keating at 340-695-7971 or email CoreyJohnKeating@Gmail.com or visit the NATO Lions RFC (Naples, Italy) facebook page. Harry S. Truman Lodge No. 649 meets 6:30 p.m. every second and fourth Friday of the month at 6:30 p.m. For details call Chris Gerbore at 333-704-9607 or email gerborechris@hotmail.com or visit http://groups.yahoo.com/ group/HST649.
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PANOrAMA December 16, 2016
PANOrAMA December 16, 2016
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MOVIE SCHEDULE No Children Under 10 Admitted to R-Rated Movies
Friday, December 16 5 p.m. Star Wars: Episode VII; Force Awakens, PG-13, Free Admission 5:45 p.m. Almost Christmas, PG-13 8 p.m. Rogue One: A Star Wars Story, PG-13 8:30 p.m. Rogue One: A Star Wars Story, PG-13 10:30 p.m. Rogue One: A Star Wars Story, PG-13 Saturday, December 17 3 p.m. Moana, PG 4:45 p.m. Tangled, G, Free Admission 6:45 p.m. Trolls, PG 7 p.m. Rogue One: A Star Wars Story, PG-13 8:30 p.m. Doctor Strange, PG-13 9:45 p.m. Rogue One: A Star Wars Story, PG-13 10:30 p.m. Collateral Beauty, PG-13 Sunday, December 18 3 p.m. Moana, PG 4 p.m. The Little Mermaid, G, Free Admission 5:30 p.m. Rogue One: A Star Wars Story, PG-13 5:45 p.m. Collateral Beauty, PG-13 8 p.m. Rogue One: A Star Wars Story, PG-13 8:30 p.m. The Edge of Seventeen, R Monday, December 19 Closed, No Movies Tuesday, December 20 Closed, No Movies Wednesday, December 21 3 p.m. The Santa Clause 2, G, Free Admission 4:30 p.m. Moana, PG 5:15 p.m. Inferno, PG-13 7 p.m. Hacksaw Ridge, R Thursday, December 22 3 p.m. The Princess and the Frog, G, Free Admission 4:30 p.m. Doctor Strange, PG-13 5:30 p.m. Keeping Up With the Joneses, PG-13
Almost Christmas PG-13, Comedy, 112 min. Cast: Kimberly Elise, Omar Epps, Danny Glover, Romany Malco, Mo’Nique. A beloved patriarch asks his family for one gift this holiday season: to get along. If they can honor that wish and spend five days under the same roof without killing one another, it will be a Christmas miracle. Collateral Beauty Premiere PG-13, Drama, 120 min. Cast: Will Smith, Edward Norton, Keira Knightley, Michael Pea, Naomie Harris. When a successful New York advertising executive suffers a great tragedy he retreats from life. While his concerned friends try desperately to reconnect with him, he seeks answers from the universe by writing letters to Love, Time and Death. But it’s not until his notes bring unexpected personal responses that he begins to understand how these constants interlock in a life fully lived, and how even the deepest loss can reveal moments of meaning and beauty. The Edge of Seventeen Premiere R, Comedy, 99 min. Cast: Hailee Steinfeld, Haley Lu Richardson, Woody Harrelson, Blake Jenner, Kyra Sedgwick. Everyone knows that growing up is hard, and life is no easier for high school junior Nadine, who is already at peak awkwardness when her allstar older brother Darian starts dating her best friend Krista. All at once, Nadine feels more alone than ever, until the unexpected friendship of a thoughtful boy gives her a glimmer of hope that things just might not be so terrible after all.
amnesia, he teams up with Sienna Brooks, a doctor he hopes will help him recover his memories. Against this backdrop, Langdon battles a chilling adversary and grapples with an ingenious riddle that pulls him into a landscape of classic art, secret passageways and futuristic science. Keeping Up With the Joneses Last Showing PG-13, Comedy, 101 min. Cast: Zach Galifianakis, Jon Hamm, Isla Fisher, Gal Gadot. An ordinary suburban couple finds it’s not easy keeping up with the Joneses – their impossibly gorgeous and ultra-sophisticated new neighbors – especially when they discover that Mr. and Mrs. “Jones” are covert operatives. The Little Mermaid G, Animation-Family-Fantasy, 85 min. Cast: Jodi Benson, Christopher Daniel Barnes, Kenneth Mars, Pat Carroll, Rene Auberjonois, Samuel E. Wright, Buddy Hackett. Ariel, the daughter of Triton, King of the Sea, is a precocious teenager who, against her father’s wishes, journeys beyond her own world to the surface, where she falls in love with Prince Eric, a handsome human. Foolishly, the little mermaid enters into an agreement with the evil sea witch Ursula to become human herself. Moana PG, Action-Adventure, 112 min. Cast: Aulii Cravalho, Dwayne Johnson, Alan Tudky, Jemaine Clement, Temuera Morrison. A sweeping, CGanimated adventure about a spirited teenager who sails out on a daring mission to prove herself a master wayfinder and fulfill her ancestors’ unfinished quest. During her journey, Moana meets the once-mighty demigod Maui, and together, they traverse the open ocean on an action-packed voyage, encountering enormous fiery creatures and impossible odds.
Hacksaw Ridge R, Drama, 138 min. Cast: Andrew Garfield, Sam Worthington, Luke Bracey, Teresa Palmer, Hugo Weaving. The extraordinary true story of conscientious objector Desmond T. Doss who saved 75 men in Okinawa, during the bloodiest battle of World War II, without firing a single shot. Believing that the war was just but killing was nevertheless wrong, he was the only American soldier in World War II to fight on the front lines without a weapon. As an army medic Doss single-handedly evacuated the wounded near enemy lines – braving enemy fire and putting his own life on the line. He was the first conscientious objector to ever win the Congressional Medal of Honor
Princess and the Frog G, Animation-Adventure-Comedy, 97 min. Cast: Anika Noni Rose, Bruno Campos, Keith David. From the creators of “The Little Mermaid” and “Aladdin” comes a modern twist on a classic tale, featuring a beautiful girl named Tiana, a frog prince who desperately wants to be human again, and a fateful kiss that leads them both on a hilarious adventure through the mystical bayous of Louisiana.
Inferno Last Showing PG-13, Action-Adventure, 120 min. Cast: Tom Hanks, Felicity Jones, Irrfan Khan, Omar Sy, Sidse Babett Knudsen. In the heart of Italy, Harvard professor of symbology Robert Langdon is drawn into a harrowing world centered on one of history’s most enduring and mysterious literary masterpieces: Dante’s Inferno. When he wakes up in an Italian hospital with
Rogue One: A Star Wars Story Premiere PG-13, Action-Adventure-Fantasy, 133 min. Felicity Jones, Diego Luna, Ben Mendelsohn, Donnie Yen, Jiang Wen. From Lucas film comes the first of the Star Wars standalone films, “Rogue One: A Star Wars Story,” an all-new epic adventure. In a time of conflict, a group of unlikely heroes band together on a mission to steal the plans to the
Death Star, the Empire’s ultimate weapon of destruction. This key event in the Star Wars timeline brings together ordinary people who choose to do extraordinary things, and in doing so, become part of something greater than themselves. Doctor Strange PG-13, Sci-Fi-Action-Adventure, 130 min. Cast: Benedict Cumberbatch, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Rachel McAdams, Benedict Wong, Mads Mikkelsen. After his career is destroyed, a brilliant but arrogant surgeon gets a new lease on life when a sorcerer takes him under his wing and trains him to defend the world against evil. Santa Clause 2 G, Comedy-Family-Fantasy, 104 minutes. Cast: Tim Allen, Spencer Breslin, Elizabeth Mitchell, Eric Lloyd, Judge Reinhold. Scott Calvin has been Santa Claus for the past eight years, and his loyal elves consider him the best Santa ever. But Santa’s got problems – he’s even mysteriously losing weight-and things quickly go south when he finds out that his son, Charlie, has landed on this year’s “naughty” list. Desperate to help his son, Scott heads back home, leaving a substitute Claus to watch over things at the Pole. But when the substitute institutes some strange redefinitions of naughty and nice – putting Christmas at risk – it’s up to Scott to return with a new bag of magic to try to save Christmas. Star Wars: Episode VII The Force Awakens PG-13, Action-Adventure-Fantasy, 139 min. Cast: John Boyega, Daisy Ridley, Oscar Isaac, Adam Driver, Domhnall Gleeson. In this continuation of the “Star Wars” saga, balance returns to the Force as the First Order, emerging from the ashes of the Empire, clashes with the Resistance, which includes scrappy newcomers as well as heroes from the former Rebel Alliance. Tangled PG, Animation-Adventure-Comedy, 100 min. Cast: Mandy Moore, Zachary Levi, Donna Murphy. Loosely based on the German fairy tale “Rapunzel” in the collection of folk tales published by the Brothers Grimm, Tangled is the 50th Disney animated feature film. It tells the story of a lost, young princess with long magical hair who yearns to leave her secluded tower. Against her mother’s wishes, she accepts the aid of a handsome intruder to take her out into the world which she has never seen. Trolls PG, Animation, 92 min. Cast: Justin Timberlake, Anna Kendrick, Gwen Stefani, James Corden, Russell Brand. Poppy, the optimistic leader of the Trolls, and her polar opposite, Branch must embark on an adventure that takes them far beyond the only world they’ve ever known.
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 081-811-4962. The U.S. Military Retiree Association of Southern Italy (USMRA-SI) is the only association in Southern Italy representing the interests of U.S. retired military personnel and their survivors. If you are not a member and are eligible, visit the USMRA-SI at usmra-si.tripod.com or call Wylie Miller at 329-208-7315. 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. Filipino-American Association Of Naples, Italy meets at noon the first Sunday of every month at the Support Site Fellowship Hall. For details call Ron Nacianceno at 081-568-1746 or 335-7604446 or visit Fil-Am Naples on Facebook. Seventh Day Adventist Worship Service takes place Saturdays at Support Site Chapel from 9 a.m. to noon. The schedule is: Sabbath School lessons, 9:30 to 10:45 a.m.; songs and praise, 10:45 to 11 a.m.; Divine Service, 11 a.m. to noon. For details call Paolo Fleurant at 328-194-6897 or email naplesadventistsgroup@ yahoo.com. 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 The Naples Area Second Class Petty Officer Association meets every other Tuesday in the Capodichino Theater at noon to discuss upcoming community outreach opportunities and charity events. For details, call OS2 Joseph Cavallaro at DSN 626-4545 or email joseph.cavallaro@eu.navy.mil or MA2 Jessalyn Harrison at DSN 626-2871or jessalyn.harrison@eu.navy.mil
University of Oklahoma Graduate Degrees The University of Oklahoma offers the master of human relations on-site graduate degree program. Courses meet in a series of four evenings and one weekend. For details call the OU office at DSN: 626-6672 or visit the office at Capodichino in the Admin II building.
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.
Sure Start is a unique program committed to providing the highest quality of education for commandsponsored children of enlisted personnel (priority to E1-E4) who are four years old by Sept. 1. For details, conNaples Area Nurses Association (NANA) is an organization of nurses that tact Bridget Ruffino at 629-4683 or Catholic Women Of The Chapel email bridget.ruffino@eu.dodea.edu or work together to fundraise, participate meets monthly in the Support Site Felcall the school at 081-811-4037. in social events, and provide support lowship Hall for prayer, fellowship, and throughout the U.S. Naval Hospital learning. Child care provided. We also Naples and NSA Naples community. For The Knights Of Columbus, meet Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m. for San Gennaro Council 14853, meets details email Lt. Shelley Beltz at shelRosary and Thursdays at 9:30 a.m. for ley.beltz@med.navy.mil or Lt. Jenny Paul at noon on the third Sunday of each bible study. For details email cwocmonth at the Support Site Chapel at jenny.paul@med.navy.mil. naples@gmail.com or visit Catholic Offices. For details email robert KenWomen of the Chapel - NSA Naples, ney at kofcnaples @gmail.com The Welfare & Recreation Italy on Facebook. Association is available to meet Carney Park Golf Association associates every Thursday from 11 a.m. Gaeta/Naples Area Girl Scouts is in need of leaders and co-leaders. Training to 1 p.m. at its location on the first floor (CPGA) is a non-profit organization established for eligible Carney Park and support provided. For details email of Building 450 upstairs from Capo Golf Course patrons. The CPGA Landing. For details visit naplesgs@yahoo.com. provides weekly social activities for http://www.wraitalia.it. all levels of golfer and often organize The Naples Christian Homeschool trips to other courses. Events are Association meets every month to sup- Security Note: All DoD military or held every Saturday and Sunday. port families who have chosen to educate civilian personnel hosting an event off For details call 081-568-1749. base must complete a Special Event their own children. We offer weekly Force Protection Plan (SEFPP) 45 days park/pool days, a moms’ night out and Educational & Developmental field trips to explore Bella Napoli and be- in advance, regardless of organization, Intervention Service Screenings yond. For details email Natalie Mack at if the event will involve 50 or more personnel, include distinguished visitors Now Available Room W09, Support NPMack3@aol.com. Site Village Forum. For eligible or involve personnel wearing uniforms. children who have not reached their For details call the AT/FP Division at Latinos Unidos Welcomes New third birthday. If you are concerned 081-568-5525 or visit the division office Members Meetings are 2 p.m. on the about your child’s development, first Sunday of every month at the Sup- in the Capodichino Security Precinct, contact EDIS at 081-811-4676. Bldg. 403. port Site park. For details email michael.cortez@eu.navy.mil or call 334Cub Scout Pack 007 Want to camp Naval Hospital Religious Services 6771-0327, or gabriel.sermeno@eu. in Nettuno, hike in Cuma, go bowling Tuesday: Silent prayer (7:15-7:45 a.m.) navy.mil or call 081-811-5554. in the hospital chapel. Traditional hymn or participate in swimming and archery? Then Cub Scouts is the and praise and worship music will be Meditation Sitting Group meets on place for you! Boys in first through Mondays from 5:30 to 6 p.m. at the Sup- provided during this time; Wednesday fifth grade meet three times per month Roman Catholic Mass (11:30 a.m.-12 port Site side chapel. Participation is to learn skills that they apply on free and newcomers are welcome. For de- p.m.) in the hospital chapel (call 081hiking, camping and service outings. 811-6451 to confirm that Mass is being tails or questions please email Claudia For details email at Naplesmeditationgroup@gmail.com or held); and Thursday Men’s Fellowship naplescubmaster@gmail.com or visit and Bible Study (6-7 a.m.) in the hospijoin the Facebook group at NSA Naples www.cubscoutingnaples.org. tal galley. Meditation Group.
PANOrAMA December 16, 2016
FAREWELL JOHN GLEN
from page 1 Glenn resigned as an astronaut on January 16, 1964. He was promoted to colonel in October 1964 and retired from the Marine Corps on January 1, 1965. Following his retirement he became interested in running for public office. He won election to the Senate for his home state of Ohio in 1974, and served in that position through 1999. In 1998, when he was 77, and still a sitting senator, he flew on the space shuttle orbiter Discovery, which made him the oldest human to venture into space, and the only person to fly in both the Mercury and Space Shuttle programs. Glenn was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross on six occasions, and holds the Air Medal with 18 Clusters for his service during World War II and Korea. Glenn also received the Navy Unit Commendation for service in Korea, the Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal, the American Campaign Medal, the World War II Vic-
tory Medal, the China Service Medal, the National Defense Service Medal, the Korean Service Medal, the United Nations Service Medal, the Korean Presidential Unit Citation, the Navy’s astronaut Wings, the Marine Corps’ Astronaut Medal, the NASA Distinguished Service Medal, and the Congressional Space Medal of Honor. And, in 2012 Glenn received the Presidential Medal of Freedom from President Barack Obama. Despite his numerous accomplishments, Glenn will always be remembered as the first American to orbit the Earth during those tentative, challenging, daring days when humans were just beginning to venture beyond the atmosphere that had nurtured them since the species began. Upon hearing the sad news, Obama praised Glenn for his dedication, courage and many decades of service to the nation, both in and out of uniform. “When John Glenn blasted off from Cape Canaveral atop an Atlas rocket in 1962, he lifted the hopes of a nation,” Obama
said following news of Glenn’s passing. “And when his Friendship 7 spacecraft splashed down a few hours later, the first American to orbit the Earth reminded us that with courage and a spirit of discovery there’s no limit to the heights we can reach together. With John’s passing, our nation has lost an icon and Michelle and I have lost a friend. John spent his life breaking barriers, from defending our freedom as a decorated Marine Corps fighter pilot in World War II and Korea, to setting a transcontinental speed record, to becoming, at age 77, the oldest human to touch the stars. John always had the right stuff, inspiring generations of scientists, engineers and astronauts who will take us to Mars and beyond – not just to visit, but to stay. Today, the people of Ohio remember a devoted public servant who represented his fellow Buckeyes in the U.S. Senate for a quarter century and who fought to keep America a leader in science and technology. Our thoughts are with his beloved
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President Barack Obama congratulates former United States Marine Corps pilot, astronaut and United States Senator John Glenn after presenting him with the Presidential Medal of Freedom on May 29, 2012, during a ceremony at the White House in Washington, D.C. NASA photo by Bill Ingalls
wife Annie, their children John and Carolyn and the entire Glenn family. The last of America’s first astronauts has left us, but propelled by their
example we know that our future here on Earth compels us to keep reaching for the heavens. On behalf of a grateful nation, Godspeed, John Glenn.”
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JOBS CIVILIAN HUMAN RESOURCES (CHR) 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 CHR WEBSITES: h t t p s : / / c n i c . n a v y. m i l / regions/cnreurafswa/about/ job_openings.html https:// c n i c . n a v y. m i l / r e g i o n s / cnreurafswa/about/job_openings/USVacancies.html IMPORTANT NOTICE: Effective immediately, all Department of Navy overseas US civilian positions aboard Naples and Gaeta commuting area will be posted on the 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 through Friday, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. The announcements are also visible at the following links: https://cnic.navy.mil/regions/cnreurafswa/about/job _openings.html 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.
/regions/cnreurafswa/about/ job_openings.html – The necessary application forms are also available on line. For questions please call 081-5684164/2505/5612/8202. The applications may be emailed to NAFPersonnel@eu.navy.mil
IMPORTANT NOTICE: The application form and instructions on how to apply have been revised. Any prior editions will be obsolete and will no longer be considered. Applications that do not conform to the revised instructions will not be considered.
Education Aid/Technician, CY-1702-I/II, ANN#17-033, (Multiple Positions) flexible, Child Development Centers, School Age Care, Youth Programs, Teen Center and Youth Sports Capodichino/Support Site. Job summary: Provides appropriate developmental care and instruction for children and youth ranging in age from six weeks to 18 years in a Child and Youth Program setting Performs routine, dayto-day care of infants and children ranging from six weeks to five years. Assembles and gathers materials and equipment necessary to execute School Age Care for children ranging from six to nine years old, School-Age Care Pre-Teen for children ranging from 10 to 12 years, Teen Center Program for children ranging from 13 to 18 years. Receives and releases children to/from authorized parents, guidance. Closing date: Open until filled. Education Aid/Technician, CY-1702-I/II, ANN#17-049, (Multiple Positions) regular full time, (Eligible for Post Allowance) CYP Division Capo & Support Site. 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 old. Closing date: Open until filled. Recreation Assistant, NF0189-01/02, ANN#17-005 flexible, Fleet & Family Readiness Center, Gaeta, Italy. Job summary: Serves as a primary front line customer service representative of the overall program as such, must continually present information in a high professional and customer friendly style. Closing date: Open until filled. Food Service Worker, NA7408-02, ANN#17-010 flexible,
CLOSING DECEMBER 22 MainteTransportation nance Supervisor, Ua-580303, ANN#44308-553096-MM, Full Time Permanent If you have any questions, contact the front desk at DSN 626-5409 or Comm. 081-5685409. You can also contact the Civilian Human Resources (CHR) Naples helpdesk at: http://cnic.navy.mil/Europe/About/Jobs/AboutWorkingHere/index.htm. You will be contacted within 24 hours, so please be sure to provide your contact information. Thank you and we appreciate your input, whether negative or positive so that we can find ways to improve the CHR services, or continue to provide excellent service. As a reminder, a CHR Representative is available for the bi-weekly “Meet & Greet” at the NSA, Support Site Base, Navy Exchange Food Court area from 8-9 a.m. Please feel free to come by, pick up a copy of a vacancy announcement that you may be interested in applying for, or ask questions. If the CHR representative is unable to provide you a response, he/she will bring the question back to the CHR office and you will be provided an answer or a call back the same day. The date for the next “Meet & Greet” is yet to be determined.
NON-APPROPRIATED FUND (NAF) POSITIONS Fleet & Family Readiness NAF Local Naples job announcements within CNREURAFSWA may be viewed at: https://www.cnic.navy.mil
NSA NAPLES US NAF POSITIONS
(Multiple Positions) Bowling Center, Support Site. Job summary: Performs tasks with several steps or sequence of tasks such as; sets up food service counters, steam tables, dining room tables, and side service stands with hot and cold food, including meats, vegetables, salads, desserts, bread, butter, and beverages. Closing date: Open until filled. CYP Food Service Worker, NA-7408-04, ANN#17-011 fleible School Age Care, Youth Programs. 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. Closing date: Open Until Filled. Recreation Aid, NF-018901, ANN#17-020 flexible, Outdoor Recreation Program, Support site/Carney Park. Job summary: Provides and maintain recreation and athletic equipment issue. Closing date: Open until filled. Bartender, NA-7405-05, ANN#17-022, flexible, Bowling Center, Support Site. Job Prepares and summary: serves all types of alcoholic and nonalcoholic beverage from a full service bar. Closing date: Open until filled. Recreation Aid, NF-018901, ANN#17-030 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. Closing date: Open until filled.
Aid (LifeRecreation guard), NF-0189-01, ANN# 17-046R flexible, Aquatics Capo. Job summary: Safeguard and supervise swimmers and bathers in pool areas, and enforce swimming and bathing regulations. Closing date: Open until filled. Recreation Aid, NF-018901, ANN#17-096, flexible, MWR Golf Course, Carney Park. Job summary: Collects green fees (monthly and daily), locker fees and fees for electric cart rentals. Employee will act as starter when needed on weekdays and assist when needed as cashier. Closing date: Open until filled.
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#160004OI Sales Clerk (Shoes)/SL/NF-1/RPT – Open
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JOBS from page 12 until filled – Pay: $8-$9.50 per hour. Job summary: Sells general merchandise to customers exercising professional selling techniques. Works as part of a sales team to provide service that anticipates and exceeds customer expectations. Ann#160004VL Sales Clerk (Consumables)/SL/NF1/FLEX – Open until filled – Pay rate: $8.25-$9 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#160004J0 Sales Clerk (Wine Shop)/MM/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
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customer expectations. Candidates must be at least 18 years old to apply. Ann#160002P4 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. Lead Ann#160001WE Cashier Checker/CC/NF1/RFT – Open until filled – Pay rate $9-$10.50 per hour. Job summary: Responsible for leading a minimum of three associates engaged in the operation of cash registers to record sales in retail check out areas. Ann#16004VM Supervisory Sales Clerk (Self Service Candy & Confections)/SL/NF2/RFT – Pay rate $10.25-$11 per hour. Job summary: Provides work direction and supervision for a group of associates within assigned departments/ location engaged in performing various clerical, retail and services functions. CAPODICHINO NEXMART Ann#160004OJ Customer Service Clerk (Capodichino)/MM/NF1/RFT – Open until filled – Pay rate: $9-$11 per hour. Job summary: Performs a variety of duties in connection with NEX internal and external customer services operations. Works as part of a sales team to provide service that anticipates and exceeds customer expectations.
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MORE BASE NOTES NPASE Hours Changing The Navy public affairs support element (NPASE) Photo Studio, located at Capodichino in Admin 1, Room 208, will be reducing its hours of operations starting October. The new hours of operation are: Tuesdays 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. The first and third Tuesday of each month will be for portraits and the second and fourth Tuesday will be for official full length photos. Passport photos are for official passports only and will be every Tuesday on a walk-in basis, please bring your signed DD 1056 form or you will be turned away. For details or to make an appointment call DSN 626-5114 or Comm. 081-568-5114. Studio hours and dates are subject to change without notice due to operational commitments. MVRO Naples USAA Message USAA has a new toll free number: 800-97-1707 that can now be dialed from cell phones in Italy. It is most convenient when vehicle related issues happen on the road. For details call MVRO at DSN 629-6885 or Comm. 081-811-688. Support Site Library New Hours Effective December 19, the Support Site Library will follow the following winter hours: Monday, 2-6 p.m.; Tuesday-Saturday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; and Sunday / U.S. Holidays, closed. Naples Middle/High School PTSA “All Rolled Into One” Membership Drive The Parent, Teacher, Student Association (PTSA) is reaching out to our Naples Middle High School Wildcat Family to make a one-time donation to help support the PTSA as part of the “All Rolled Into One” membership drive and fundraiser. With your help, the PTSA can continue to provide the very best for all of our students. The PTSA awards $4,000 in scholarships every year, along with running the Honor Roll, Spelling Bee, Geography Bee, Reflections, and funding requests from teachers and school organizations. For details call Missy Cook at NMHS at DSN 629-7344 or email the PTSA at naplesptsateam@gmail.com New Hours at Capodichino Tickets and Travel Tickets and Travel office at Capodichino will now be open Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. (closed Tuesday and Thursday). For tours and information call DSN 626-4330 or Comm. 081-568-4330. Now-Dec. 30: Swim to Salerno Self-Paced Swim Journey from Naples to Salerno along the imaginary coastline in the Capo FitZone pool. Join the 50-kilometer self-paced swim. Swim laps anytime during regular hours and then record your workout on your log sheet. Participants who complete the 50-kilometer (1000 laps, 2000 lengths of Capo pool) by Dec. 30 receive a prize. 1st-3rd place finishers receive swim bags with swim related goodies. Program is free and open to authorized MWR patrons. For details call DSN 6264254 or Comm. 081-568-4254. Now-Dec. 31: Blended Retirement System Training Online In order to support BRS Opt-in training in calendar year 2017, all Personal Financial Managers at Fleet and Family Support Centers, financial educators (including NETC Life Skills instructors), and command financial specialists are required to complete the BRS Financial Counselor and Educator Course no later than December 31. The 60-minute course is available
on Joint Knowledge Online (JKO) at http://jko.jten.mil/ (course #: J3OP-US1331). This course is also highly recommended for command master chiefs, command career counselors, and others who offer career and professional development guidance so they can more knowledgeably discuss the BRS. Now-Jan. 6: Naples CYP accepting entries for annual local youth Art Exhibit Once again, youth ages 6 to 18 are invited to enter the Boys and Girls Club of America Art Hub Exhibit. There are three categories with different art techniques which can be entered. They are Fine Art, ImageMakers and Digital Arts. Artwork must be turned in by January 6 and will be on display at the NEX Food Court from January 9 to 13. Winners selected will participate in the regional exhibit in Aviano. For details call DSN 629-4727 or Comm. 081-811-4727. Now-Jan. 6: Registration for Swim Lessons at Capo FitZone Pool Register in person at the Capo FitZone Indoor pool for group and private lessons on Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Lessons will run over a four-week session, from January 7 to February 1. For details call DSN 626-4254 or Comm. 081-568-4254 or visit facebook.com/mwrnaples Dec. 16: 2nd Annual Santa Cruise at Support Site Come see Santa as he cruises around Support Site with help from NSA Fire Department, waving at children, while judging the Holiday Decorating Contest. Enter the contest at Tickets and Travel from December 1 to 16. Decorate your balcony or front porch. Prizes to top five individual residences and top three buildings. Cruise will run from 6 to 8:30 p.m. Pick up route times at the Tickets and Travel office. For details call DSN 629-7911 or Comm. 081-811-7911. Dec. 17: Auto Skills Center December Workshops and Specials Learn to keep your motorcycle running well with ASC’s free, specialized workshops in December at the Auto Skills Center. On December 17, an expert instructor will cover the basic maintenance your motorcycle requires with a Motorcycle Workshop from 3 to 5 p.m. Register in advance. For details or to register call DSN 629-4947 or Comm. 081-811-4947. Dec. 17 and Jan. 7, 16, 21 and 28: Ski Bus Transportation to Local Resorts MWR will be offering bus transportation to a local ski resort December 17 and next month on January 7, 16, 21 and 28. Cost is per adult; reduced fee per child 4-12 years; Free for children 3 years and under (based on available space). Note: youth 17 years and under must be registered and accompanied by an adult or legal guardian. Full payment due at registration. No refunds will be given for cancellations less than 48 hours prior to trip. Trips may be cancelled by Outdoor Recreation up to the morning of trip due to adverse weather conditions. Register for all trips (there are trips scheduled through March) at the Outdoor Recreation office (located on Support Site near the Auto Skills Center). Ski passes are available for purchase at the ski resort. Most resorts do not accept credit cards, so bring euro for ski passes, meals and incidentals. For details or registration call DSN 629-4947 or Comm. 081-811-4947.
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MONTHS Of YEAR
COLOR ME: CHRISTMAS IS ALMOST HERE!
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What is the Difference Between Solstice and Equinox? From National Aeronautics and Space Administration
It is winter, and the warm summer days are fading into our memory. Each day seems to be getting shorter, darker and colder. Far to the south, across the equator, spring is fading into summer. The days are growing longer, the weather is warmer and flowers are blooming. The reason for these changes has to do with the Earth’s yearly trip around the sun. For part of the year the Earth’s North Pole points away from the sun. Part of the time it points toward it. This is what causes our seasons. When the North Pole points toward the sun, the sun’s rays hit the northern half of the world more directly. That means it is warmer and we have summer. But, when the North Pole is pointed toward the sun, the South Pole is pointed away. So the Earth south of the equator gets less warmth from the sun. It is winter there. Summer is even warmer and winter is colder because of the length of our days and nights. In the summer, daylight lasts longer
and nighttime is shorter. In winter, the days are shorter and the nights longer. That means there is more time for the sun to warm us during long summer days. Short winter days have long, cold nights. The longest day is in the middle of summer, and it is called the summer solstice. North of the equator, depending on where you live, it happens on June 21 or 22. The shortest day is in the middle of winter. This happens around December 21 or 22 north of the equator. It is called the winter solstice, and this year, the winter solstice will occur on Dec. 21. There is a special day in between summer and winter. On this date, day and night are each 12 hours long. This is called the autumnal equinox. It is the first day of fall north of the equator. It is the first day of spring in the southern half of the world. In between winter and summer there is another equinox. It is called the vernal equinox. One day and night are each 12 hours long. This change is the first day of spring north of the equator, and the start of fall in the south.
upcoming uSO Tours Capodichino Office 081-568-5713 Support Site Office 081-811-4903 www.uso.it TOurS OPEN TO BOTh u.S. MiliTArY AND NATO i.D. CArD hOlDErS
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Wine and Dine in a Cave . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . €50 Naples and the Bourbon Tunnel . . . . . . . . . . €19 The City of Bethlehem . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . €27 Salerno Christmas Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . €27
EXTENDED TOURS Dec 24-25 Jan 14-15 Feb 4-5 Feb 17-20 Feb 17-20
Christmas in Rome . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . €189 MLK Weekend in Florence and Pisa . €179 Perugia and Assisi Weekend . . . . . . . . €189 Carnevale in Venice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . €239 President’s Day in Lisbon, Portugal . . €629
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MERCATO/ CLASSIFIED ADS M ISCELLANEOUS UXURY 60-FT MOTORYACHT Available in Salerno, cruises Amalfi Coast, floating hotel. Facebook: “akhir cruise”. FMI 335-527-2534, rucco@libero.it.
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