Panorama September 21, 2018

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Serving the NATO, Naples and Gaeta Military Community in Italy Russell Egnor Navy Media Awards – 2016 Best Newspaper in the Navy

63rd year, No. 35

Friday, September 21, 2018

NATO Chief Lists Benefits of Alliance to United States An F/A-18 Super Hornet assigned to Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 1 launches from the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) in the North Atlantic, September 18, 2018. The Harry S. Truman Carrier Strike Group is deployed to the U.S. 6th Fleet area of operations, demonstrating commitment to regional allies and partners, combat power, and the flexibility of U.S. naval forces to operate wherever and whenever the nation requires. Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Thomas Gooley From U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa/ U.S. 6th Fleet Public Affairs

The Harry S. Truman Carrier Strike Group (CSG) has commenced operations in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of op-

erations to continue support to NATO allies, European and African partner nations, coalition partners, and U.S. national security interest in Europe and Africa. Harry S. Truman CSG initially de-

ployed to the European theater April 11, 2018, and returned to its homeport Naval Station Norfolk July 21, 2018, for an extended working port visit. USS TRUMAN CARRIER STRIKE GROUP Page 13

NSA Naples Celebrates National Night Out By Gary Nichols NSA Public Affairs

Naval Support Activity (NSA) Naples community celebrated National Night Out the evening of September 7 at the Support Site North Park Soccer Field. National Night Out is an annual event held throughout the United States and around the world at military bases to help raise awareness of the various emergency and law enforcement programs within local communities and to promote safety awareness. Master-at-Arms 1st Class (EXW) Jose Vazquez – who

was one of the coordinators for the event – said National Night Out was a huge success. He explained that National Night Out is a unique event which offers a unique opportunity for community members to meet both American and Italian emergency and law enforcement officers. “We had over 500 participants, guests and community leaders in attendance, and 15 different Italian emergency service agencies all united to build upon an already strong union,” Vazquez said. NATIONAL NIGHT OUT

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MA3 Hannah Hasbargen was a “Canine Decoy” for the Military Working Dog “Fanto” at National Night Out onboard Support Site on September 7. Photo by Gary Nichols

CAPTAIN’S CORNER. . . . . . . . . 2 BASE NOTES. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 HISTORY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 FFSC CALENDAR . . . . . . . . . . . 5 SOUND OFF . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 MOVIES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 JOBS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 COMPUTER SYSTEM ENERGY EFFICIENCY . . . . . . . . . . . . page 5

WHY DO LEAVES CHANGE COLOR IN FALL . . . . . . . . page 14

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By Jim Garamone DoD News

The North Atlantic Treaty Organization is as important to the United States as it is to Europe, NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg said at the Heritage Foundation in Washington, D.C., on September 14, 2018. The NATO chief spoke at the foundation following talks with U.S. security officials. In his remarks, he stressed the importance of the nearly 70-year-old organization to America. The alliance has guaranteed peace and stability in Europe since it was founded in 1949, Stoltenberg said. NATO was a response to aggression from the Soviet Union in the aftermath of World War II, and has morphed into an alliance seeking a stable, rules-based international climate where all nations can prosper. The past 70 years have seen an unprecedented period of prosperity in Europe and North America, Stoltenberg said. NATO is the foundation for that prosperity. “Europe and North America together represent half of the world’s economic output,” he said. “And while we now have our disagreements over tariffs, it does not change the fact that Europe and North America are each other’s biggest trading partners.” NATO BENEFITS

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