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63rd year, No. 43
Friday, November 16, 2018
Chairman Reflects on Armistice Day, Changing Character of War By Terri Moon Cronk
Military leaders must appreciate the changing character of war, the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff said November 11 as he returned home from Paris, where he was attending ceremonies marking the 100th anniversary of Armistice Day. Marine Corps Gen. Joe Dunford reflected on the anniversary, which signaled 100 years since the end of World War I, on the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month in 1918. “I think one of the things with World War I is the character of war hadn’t changed in some time,” he said. We saw … our own experience in the Civil War – machine guns, concertina wire, railroads, communications and so forth. And I think even 50 years later, it’s pretty clear that leaders didn’t fully appreciate the changed character of war and the introduction of new technologies and how they’re going to
Defense Department Announces Cost of Living Increase to Retired Pay From the Department of Defense
Sailors assigned to Naval Support Activity Naples participate in a bell ringing ceremony honoring the 100th anniversary of Armistice Day. The annual ceremony commemorates the armistice signed by the allies of World War I and Germany at 11 a.m. on November 11, 1918. Photo by Mass Communications Specialist 2nd Class Donavan K. Patubo
change war.” The general described that costs of subsequent wars has “an enduring lesson for all of
us, [and] that one of our responsibilities as a leader is to appreciate the changing character of war, and ensure
that we anticipate the changes and the implications of those changes.” ARMISTICE DAY Page 11
Ribbon Cutting for Dunkin’ Donuts Navy Exchange and Naval Support Activity Naples leadership participated in a ribbon cutting ceremony on Thursday at 9 a.m. to celebrate the grand opening of Dunkin’ Donuts at Bella Napoli food court onboard Capodichino, while hundreds of Naval Support Activity Naples community members looked on and eagerly awaited their opportunity to enjoy fresh donuts at the new bakery. Founded in 1950 in Quincy, Massachusetts, the popular franchise has grown to include more than 12,000 bakeries in 36 countries. However this is the first Dunkin’ Donuts to open in Italy. Not only will the new franchise offer donuts, bagels, and other American favorite baked goods, along with a variety of hot, frozen and iced beverages, it will continue to offer the same great Italian coffees, drinks and baked goods beloved by the NSA Naples community members. In addition to offering American and Italian favorite baked goods and beverages, the new Dunkin’ Donuts will continue to maintain the same operating hours. Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Donavan K. Patubo
CAPTAIN’S CORNER. . . . . . . . . 2 BASE NOTES. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 HISTORY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 FFSC CALENDAR . . . . . . . . . . . 5 SOUND OFF . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 MOVIES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 JOBS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 SAFETY TIPS TO DEEP FRY A TURKEY . . . . . . . page 5
YUM YUM YUM -- HAPPY THANKSGIVING! . . . . . . page 14
USO TOURS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 WORD SEARCH / COLOR ME 14
Today, the Department of Defense announced annual cost of living adjustments that will benefit military retirees and survivors during calendar year 2019. Most military retirees will receive a 2.8 percent increase to their retired pay beginning with the pay they receive on Jan. 1, 2019. Likewise, survivors of members who died on active or inactive duty, or survivors of military retirees who participate in the Survivor Benefit Plan, will, in most cases, see a 2.8 percent increase to their annuities beginning in January. Beginning in 2019, survivors who are eligible for the Special Survivor Indemnity Allowance (SSIA) will also receive an increase to their SSIA payments that reflects this 2.8 percent adjustment. The maximum amount of SSIA payable will be $318 beginning in January. These cost of living adjustments are calculated based on the Consumer Price Index for Urban Wage Earners and Clerical Workers for the four quarters ending with the third calendar quarter of 2018 (July, August, and September 2018), and generally go into effect for all pay received beginning in January 2019. Those military retirees who retired during calendar year 2018, and all military retirees who retired under the REDUX retirement system, receive a slightly different annual cost of living adjustment. The complete list of updates to military retired and retainer pay, and survivor annuities, allowances and premiums can be found at https://militarypay.defense.gov/Pay/Retirement/Cola.aspx.