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NSA Naples Community Brings Holiday Cheer to Santobono Children's Hospital Podcast Year in Review: U.S. Naval Activity in Europe and Africa Santa Claus and members of the Naval Support Activity (NSA) Naples community, including the U.S. Naval Forces Europe Band Brass Quintet, spread gifts, music and holiday cheer throughout the Santabono Children’s Hospital during an NSA Naples community relations event, Dec. 19, 2019. SEE PAGES 18-19. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Donavan K. Patubo
NSA Naples Hosts First Holiday Concert From NSA Naples Public Affairs
Naval Support Activity (NSA) Naples personnel and their families attended a holiday concert hosted by NSA Naples and the U.S. Naval Forces Europe Band at Teatro Garibaldi, Dec. 15. The NSA Naples Holiday Concert was held to celebrate the hard work and high performance of all area personnel, to include local nationals, civilians, and contractors, and their families. Held in the beautiful and historic Teatro Garibaldi in Santa Maria Capua Vetere, this concert marks the beginning of a new tradition for the base and saw over 200 attendees.
U.S. Naval Forces Europe Band performs during the Naval Support Activity (NSA) Naples holiday concert at Teatro Garibaldi in Santa Maria Capua Vetere, Italy, Dec. 15, 2019. NSA Naples is an operational ashore base that enables U.S., allied and partner NSA NAPLES HOLDS FIRST nation forces to be where they are needed, when they are needed to ensure security and stability in Europe, Africa and Southwest HOLIDAY CONCERT 2019 Pages 16-17 Asia. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Donavan K. Patubo
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In the 14th episode of “On the Horizon: Navigating the European and African Theaters,” Adm. James G. Foggo III, commander, U.S. Naval Forces EuropeAfrica (CNE-CNA), discussed what the U.S. Navy has been doing throughout Europe and Africa over the past year. Foggo reviewed why the Navy is critical to the security of the United States and highlighted key events from dual carrier operations and the ABC submarine embark, to describing who we are in the “Fourth Battle of the Atlantic.” CNO’s Guidance to the Fleet The podcast started by covering the newly-released guidance from Adm. Mike Gilday, Chief of Naval Operations, to the Fleet. The focus of the guidance is simple: “Warfighting, Warfighters, Future Navy.” Foggo broke this down for listeners by going over what each of these mean for U.S. Navy: On “Warfighting,” Foggo said: “A Navy that is ready to win across the full range of military operations.” PODCAST YEAR IN REVIEW Page 5
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PANoRAMA December 20, 2019
CAPTAIN’S CORNER By Capt. Todd Abrahamson NSA Naples Commanding Officer
The NSA Naples Holiday Concert was a great success! The U.S. Forces Europe Band put on a great show for our Naples community personnel and their families. With a mix of Italian and American community members, the show really felt like a Naples family event. The event space, Teatro Garibaldi, was beautiful and the acoustics were excellent – just like the band director, Lt. Cmdr. Robert “Seph” Coats, promised. From an electric performance of “Carol of the Bells” in the style of the Trans-Siberian Orchestra to the traditional Italian holiday song “Tu Scendi Dalle Stelle”, the band truly brought fun, laughter, and joy to the crowd. We had a turnout of over 200 people, and the bus donated by the USO was able to transport many families to and from Support Site. Thanks, USO! We even had a surprise appearance by 11 members of the Naples Middle High School band, who teamed up with the U.S. Naval Forces Europe Band for their final song of the afternoon, “Sleigh Ride”. The event was designed as an opportunity to honor and to thank Naples area personnel and their families for their hard work and dedication to the mission, and I believe that we accomplished that. Thank you to everyone who attended the concert, and we look forward to holding similar events in the future. Speaking of big events, the annual Army-Navy game was this weekend! Well, make that games – plural. We are always “one team, one fight”…except for one day out of the year: Army-Navy game day. At NSA Naples, MWR has been hosting an annual Army-Navy Flag Football game for over 20 years. I was able to represent Navy for the coin toss, Lt. Col. Keith Toler, commander, Allied Forces South Battalion, represented Army, and Rear Adm. Zirkle provided support by flipping the coin. It was a hard fought match, but after three consecutive wins by Navy, the Army finally won with a score of 15-7. It seems like the reverse happened this weekend for the actual Army-Navy game. Navy had the longest win streak in history, 14 years, until Army caused upset and won the last three games. This year, though, the Midshipmen took the game back with a solid defeat over Army with a final score of 31-7. Both teams played well, but Navy walked away with the win. The biggest win, however, goes to all American citizens and their partners and allies, knowing that we have an incredible and lethal fighting force, united in our mission to defend freedom and democracy around the world. And since we have another year before the next Army-Navy meetup, we’ll go back to “one team, one fight”! As this is my last CO’s Corner before the New Year, I would be remiss if I didn’t take this opportunity to express how deeply proud I am of our military, Italians, civilians, contractor personnel and our families. You have all done incredible things over the past year supporting the mission in Naples, CNREURAFCENT, and the CNE-CNA-C6F areas of operation. You have all accomplished so much and have earned a break over the holidays with your loved ones. Please keep yourselves, your friends, and your family safe during this holiday season. Make a plan and stay vigilant – especially while driving or while vacationing abroad. We are truly stronger together, and I look forward to seeing everyone back at work and mission ready in 2020. As always, thanks for reading the Panorama! For more information about NSA Naples, please follow us on:
BASE NOTES Dec. 20: Santa Cruise Santa will be cruisin’ Support Site on Friday, Dec. 20 beginning at 6 p.m. He will be waving at the kids while judging the 2019 Holiday Decorating Contest. Route and route times will be posted on NSA Naples MWR Facebook in mid-December. For details, call DSN 629-4459 or Comm. 081-811-4459. Dec. 21: One-Day Snow Trip Hit the slopes with a day trip to a local ski resort on Saturday, Dec. 21 from 6:15 a.m. to 7 p.m. Rent gear or get your skis or boards tuned and waxed at the MWR Ski Shop located at Outdoor Recreation on Support Site. More details available at www.navymwrnaples.com/ski-shop. To register, call DSN 629-4947 or Comm. 081-811-4947. Now-Dec. 23: Registration for “It’s a Wonderful Life” at Reel Times 2 Cinema Watch the timeless classic “It’s a Wonderful Life” at Reel Times 2 Cinema on Tuesday, Dec. 24, at 2 p.m. Answer trivia questions and win prizes. Guarantee your seats by registering online at https://myffr.navyaims.com, NSA Naples Community Events. For details, call DSN 629-4459 or Comm. 081-811-4459. Dec. 23 & 24: Cookies for Sailors Support our troops on duty this holiday sea-
son by dropping off homemade cookies at a USO Center on Dec. 23 and Dec. 24 from 10:00 a.m. to noon. Please have cookies wrapped in packages of 2 or 3, feel free to add a personalized holiday note. The USO will deliver cookies to service members on Christmas Day. No registration required. For details contact the USO at DSN 6265713/629-4903. Dec. 23-Jan. 3: Exercise Classes Canceled All group exercise classes are canceled at Fit Zone and Fitness Forum Dec. 23 to Jan. 3, due to unavailability of instructors. For more information, call DSN 626-4266 or Comm. 081-568-4266. Dec. 23-Jan. 3: Kids Bowl Free at Strikers Register your 2-17 year old children at www.kidsbowlfree.com for the winter Kids Bowl Free program. From Dec. 23 to Jan. 3, kids get two free games per day, excluding Christmas and New Year’s days, at Strikers Bowling Center. Shoe rental is not included. For details, call DSN 629-4900 or Comm. 081-811-4900.
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Buon fine settimana – and remain vigilant.
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PANoRAMA December 20, 2019
THE INSIDE PAGE
Spreading Joy With Angel Tree Project
The JFC Naples International Club Our club is always seeking new members to join us. The club is open to currently serving and retired members and family of NATO military and civilian personnel. Our goal is to enrich our time in Italy with international interaction among our members and families. The club promotes monthly luncheons hosted by NATO nations, organizes cultural trips and tours to local sites, as well as other social activities. We connect our community through friendship and culture. For details email jfcnpic.membership@gmail.com
Italian Air Force Marshall Roberto Russo and Naval Support Activity (NSA) Naples Chaplain Lt. Cmdr. Paul Kim give a gift to a young Italian boy at a local church in Capodichino during the Angel Tree Project community relations event, Dec. 17, 2019. Service members and civilians from NSA Naples and the Italian Air Force visited several locations in Naples to hand out gifts to children of the local Italian community. Gifts were donated by the NSA Naples community for the Angel Tree Project. Photo by Operations Specialist 2nd Class Nkengazong Tung
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, e-mail noscpresident4@gmail.com or visit http://noscitaly.com or the Napoli Operational Support Club on Facebook.
Holiday Traditions in Italy By Teresa Merola
For many people Christmas means another year has gone by. For Italians, Christmas has mainly a religious meaning that began around 300 A.D., when Emperor Constantine, after adopting the new faith of Christianity, celebrated the birth of Christ for the first time in history. Today, the holidays bring with them many traditions. We cannot talk about Italian Christmas traditions without talking about food. Italian Christmas food and Italian Christmas dinners are all dependent upon region. In Italy, food is a profound marker of Italy’s regional differences. Each region is proud of its own rich, local culture. On Christmas Eve Italians used to eat the classic “cenone” (literally “big supper”), made up of several courses. Especially in the South, traditional food for the evening is broccoli with garlic, oil and lemon; spaghetti with clams; fried salted cod; big fried eels; boiled cauliflower with olives; anchovies and capers. The big supper ends with fresh and dried fruit, walnuts, peanuts, chestnuts, almonds, roasted pumpkin seeds, figs and torrone. Among the Christmas desserts there are panforte in the North and struffoli in the South. Panforte is a typical dessert from Siena. It is round and flattened, made from flower, almonds, sugar and candied fruit, and cooked in the oven. Struffoli, of Greek origin, comes from a
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mixture of flower, eggs, sugar and butter. The dough is then cut up into little balls and fried in hot oil. The little, fried blond balls are dipped in honey and sometimes mixed with candied fruits. A slice of panettone (brioche cake with raisins and candied fruits) or pandoro will close the dinner. But Christmas in Italy isn’t only about dinning on the local cuisine. Another Italian Christmas tradition focuses on the religious origins of the holiday. In some small towns there is a live Nativity scene with adults and kids impersonating the various characters. Nativity scenes are also common in homes where at midnight of Christmas Eve the youngest of the family places Baby Jesus in the manger to symbolize his birth. Holidays for the Italians go on after New Year’s Day. Although most presents are exchanged on Christmas Day, the Epiphany on Jan. 6 means more gifts for children. According to the Catholic religion, on this day the three kings arrived in Bethlehem to offer their gifts (gold, incense and myrrh) to Christ. As tradition goes, an old woman called Befana, riding her broom, brings stockings full of candies and gifts to all kids who have been well behaved during the previous year. The Christmas holidays end with the Epiphany. Children go back to school and adults go back to work. As an old saying goes: “Here is the Epiphany Day that carries the holidays away.” Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to everybody!
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 organization comprised of eligible veterans and military service members from 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 Thursday of each month from 6 to 7 p.m. at the Support Site Community Room. For details call VFW Post Commander Randy Purham at 349-625-9511 or email vfwpost12159@gmail.com or visit Facebook at VFW Post 12159Monte 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 081-5684788 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. 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.
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PANoRAMA December 20, 2019
HISTORY: THE NAVY’S TRADITION OF THE NEW YEAR’S DAY DECK LOG By Brian Shottenkirk, Ph.D, and Karolina Lewandowska, M.A., Naval History and Heritage Command
The naval service, by its very nature, thrives on rules and regulations. Above all else, a ship and her crew must promote self-reliance, discipline, and teamwork to maintain effectiveness and ensure mission accomplishment in the unforgiving and uncertain environments of both ocean and fog of battle. This truism of rules and regulation is particularly reflected in the official record maintained by all commissioned U.S. Navy vessels — the deck log. The deck log is kept by the Quartermaster of the Watch and prepared by the designated Officer of the Deck (OOD) for each commissioned ship in accordance with Navy regulations and specific instructions. In either handwritten, typed, or in electronic format, the deck log chronicles the daily locations and movements of the ship, and captures all significant and prescribed events taking place either aboard or otherwise in the immediate vicinity of the vessel. Deck log entries are reviewed daily by the ship’s navigator for clarity and final approval as they document particular circumstances for administrative and legal purposes. Completed deck logs are subsequently forwarded each month to the Washington Navy Yard, where the Naval History and Heritage Command is tasked to maintain the records in its archives. At the end of thirty years, the individual deck logs are transferred to the National Archives and Records Administration in College Park, Maryland, for ultimate retention and future research access. As a permanent official record of the ship, the deck log is
efficient and succinct in its purpose, professional in appearance, and certainly not a forum for creativity. And yet… On the first night of the New Year, an unofficially endorsed truce allows the sacrosanct veil of regulation to be pierced — if only for a brief moment. During the mid-watch from midnight to 4 a.m. (and only during the mid-watch) it is permitted for a ship to record the first entry of the New Year in verse. In this annual, fleeting, first entry of the New Year, the deck log bears witness to a hint of individuality, personality and sometimes the mindset of shipboard life. However, Navy regulations remain ever obstinate, and the leeway for creativity comes with a caveat: all entries should still include the specified requirements noted in current Navy Regulations, and administered under OPNAV instruction issued by the Chief of Naval Operations. And therein lies the rub. The OOD (often with some assistance from the crew) is granted the freedom to compose the entry as they artistically deem fit — provided they include such mandatory details as the sources of electric power, steam and water; the state of the sea and weather; position of the ship; status of the engineering plant; courses and speed of the ship, bearings and distance of objects sighted; changes in status of ship’s personnel, disposition of the engineering plant, and even the strain upon anchor chain or cables when anchored and the placement of lines while moored. This tradition presents a challenge to the imaginative (or unlucky) author to maintain meter or rhyme and still report all these
details in an original manner over multiple stanzas whether on wartime patrol or moored pier-side closer to home. Occasionally, the tradition even allowed a venue for personal lamentations as well as good wishes extended to all. The exact origin of the New Year mid-watch verse is hidden in the recesses of Navy history, but was certainly known among some younger American Sailors in the years following the First World War. Indeed, the tradition is not practiced in Royal Navy or her Commonwealth, and appears wholly American in nature — with all the informality and irreverence that often brings. Former Lieutenant (junior grade) Arthur Ageton, was aware of the New Year’s Eve entry as early as 1926 while he was stationed aboard the battleship USS Pennsylvania (BB 38). In the 1972 issue of “Shipmate,” the official alumni magazine of the United States Naval academy, LT (j.g) Ageton related his unsuccessful attempt to submit a mid-watch entry of what must have been a relatively new endeavor since the experienced “…Skipper was a humorless fella who had never heard of this tradition and sent the Log back to me for rewriting in less rhythmical style.” The Commanding Officer instead recommended submitting the verse to the ship’s paper. An article in the January 1959 issue of U.S. Naval Institute Proceedings says “generations” of U.S. Sailors had practiced the tradition, and provided contemporary examples, but regrettably offered no additional historical background. By the time of escalated U.S. involvement in the Vietnam War, the tradition was well enough known throughout
As OOD I greet with scorn This wet and dreary New Year’s morn! It seems to me as I shiver with cold That the Year is nearly 100 days old The New Year is greeted with much good cheer As MAUNA KEA is moored to number 2 pier At berth number 1 port side to is this craft Standard lines are doubled with wires fore and aft The PARICUTIN; the FIREDRAKE, and the MT KATMAI Along with yard craft, are moored nearby At NAD Concord our home port we wait A long sea detail to the Golden Gate Boiler #2 and generator #1 are in use this hour To give to the ship the much needed power The pier provides services as they usually do The brow, fresh water, and telephone too The pertinent facts; I have told them all While other this night have had a ball 0345 has come and I must not glance back I look ahead to a siege in the sack I must end this verse, I cannot go on For very soon will break the dawn To all the world, and to those near and dear I wish a peaceful, prosperous, and HAPPY NEW YEAR USS Mauna Kea (AE 22) 1 January, 1963
the Navy to generate a “New Year’s Eve Log contest” promoted by the Navy Times. In 1968, the publication received over 1000 submissions competing for the grand prize of $100 awarded to the author and $50 to the winning ship’s Welfare and Recreation Fund. The finalists were published over several issues with a generous $5 sent to each entrant and their commanding officer. By January, 1970, All Hands, the official magazine of the U.S. Navy, confidently referred to the New Year’s mid-watch verse as a “growing naval tradition”. However, despite the optimism of All Hands, Navy culture changes with each generation, and the annual
Navy Times contest of decades past appears to be the heyday of the tradition. With a focus on operational commitments and warfighting, it is understandable that ships and crew of the new millennium devote valuable time, energy, and manpower to training and readiness, rather than composing verse for an extremely limited audience. In 2016, fewer than 30 ships made a New Year’s Eve mid-watch verse; in 2017 that number dwindled to fewer than 20. And, although the outlet for creativity in the form of the New Year’s Eve deck log is waning, it is certain that today’s Sailors, both at sea and on shore, will continue to ring in the New Year with hope for the year to come.
PANoRAMA December 20, 2019
PODCAST YEAR IN REVIEW
FLEET AND FAMILY SUPPORT CENTER EVENTS THIS WEEK
Page 1 On “Warfighters,” Foggo said: “A Navy that is world-class. We will recruit, educate, train and retain America’s most talented men and women, and they will be warfighters.” On “Future Navy,” Foggo said: “A Navy that is fully prepared to fight and win.” Foggo stated CNE-CNA, along with other overseas commands, represent America’s away team in that the Navy operates forward around the world to confront threats before they can reach U.S. shores; we protect U.S. national interests and those of our allies and partners and help maintain security and stability in the maritime domain so all lawabiding nations can freely use international waters for commerce. U.S. Navy Increased Presence in Europe and Africa A good example of maintaining security and stability is U.S. Navy operations in the Black Sea and Eastern Mediterranean. CNECNA has increased presence in those areas as responses to Russia’s resurgence and aggressive actions in those areas. Why the need for a response? Foggo said, “Russia’s recent history of not following international laws, norms, and standards of behavior; their increased presence in the Eastern Mediterranean could cause the potential for escalation could lead to possible tension.” Foggo mentioned the importance of dual carrier operations in a show of support for our NATO allies and partners: “Having two carrier strike groups operating in the Mediterranean is a visible demonstration of our commitment to the NATO alliance and to our partners, and it sends a very strong signal to any potential adversary.” He finished the segment by discussing the media embark of ABC World News Tonight anchor David Muir, “David saw firsthand the awesome ca-
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Adm. James G. Foggo III, commander U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa, records an episode of his podcast "On the Horizon", Sep. 27, 2019. U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa, headquartered in Naples, oversees joint and naval operations, often in concert with allied and interagency partners, in order to advance U.S. national interests and security and stability in Europe and Africa. Photo courtesy of Allied Joint Force Command Naples, NATO
pabilities that USS Florida provides to our national leadership.” These capabilities include our submarines’ ability to travel throughout the world undetected. Both of these events – dual carrier operations and the media embark aboard USS Florida – were significant, and they were just the tip of the iceberg of all the U.S. Navy has been doing these past 12 months. Demonstrating HighEnd Warfighting One of the main, highend warfighting events from 2019, exercise Formidable Shield, took place on the other side of Europe, where NATO allies and partners came together to work through missile defense and anti-submarine warfare training scenarios. The exercise involved 13 ships, 10 aircraft, and 3,300 personnel representing nine countries. Foggo explained the why and what was accomplished: “The Integrated Air and Missile Defense Network provides an umbrella of protection over Europe from the threat of ballistic missiles. For the third time, we showcased the fact that we can hit a bullet with a bullet at Mach speed thousands of miles above the surface of the earth.”
The exercise had 12 successful live-fire engagements against subsonic, supersonic, and ballistic missiles using NATO’s coordinated command-and-control structure. “We demonstrated our ability not only to deal with ballistic missiles threats, but also how to deal with the proliferation of anti-ship missile threats, which we know are not just getting larger in volume but are becoming significantly more lethal,” noted Foggo. “The Fourth Battle of the Atlantic” Comes to Life Back in 2016, Adm. Foggo wrote an article with Dr. Alarik Fritz called “The Fourth Battle of the Atlantic.” In the article, they predicted that Russia’s subsurface threat would grow over the next couple of years and that the country’s abilities for “out of area deployments” would only increase. Jumping to 2019, “We’re seeing the Russians deploy more submarines in the North Atlantic, and these subs are deploying for longer periods of time and with more lethal weapon systems, said Foggo. “Russia has returned to Soviet-era outposts and has built new military facilities in the Arctic Circle. PODCAST YEAR IN REVIEW Page 7
● Dec. 23–27: Base Area Orientation, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Support Site Theater • Jan. 02: Smooth Move, 8 a.m. to 12 p.m., Support Site FFSC • Jan. 03: Area Orientation Benvenuti, 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Support Site Theater • Jan. 06-10: SAPR. Victim Advocate Training, 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Capo • Jan. 06-10: Base Area Orientation, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Support Site Theater • Jan. 6-10: TGPS Pre-Separation, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Support Site FFSC • Jan. 07: Easy Italian, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., Support Site FFSC (1 of 3 Sessions) • Jan. 08: Sponsorship Training @ Capo, 9 to 11 a.m., Capo, American Red Cross Conf. Room • Jan. 09-10: Career Exploration Planning Track (CEPT), 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Support Site FFSC • Jan. 09: Gricignano Market Trip, 8:30 to 10 a.m., Meet @ FFSC • Jan. 09: Ombudsman Assembly Meeting, 6 to 8 p.m., Support Site Library • Jan. 14: Pre-Deployment Brief, 1 to 2 p.m., Support Site FFSC • Jan. 14: Easy Italian, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., Support Site FFSC (2 of 3 Sessions) • Jan. 14: Resume Building, 1 to 3 p.m., Support Site FFSC • Jan. 15: Pasta Cooking, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Meet @ FFSC • Jan. 15: Sponsorship Training, 9 to 11 a.m., Support Site FFSC • Jan. 15: Developing Your Spending Plan, 1 to 2:30 p.m., Support Site FFSC • Jan. 16: Italian Hand Gestures, 10 to 11 a.m., Support Site FFSC • Jan. 17: Bourbon Tunnel Tour, 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., Meet @ the new shuttle bus stop near the main gate on Capo. • Jan. 21: Easy Italian, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., Support Site FFSC (3 of 3 Sessions) • Jan. 21-28: Base Orientation, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Support Site Theater • Jan. 22: Credit Management, 1 to 2:30 p.m., Support Site FFSC • Jan. 23-24: Boots to Business, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Support Site FFSC • Jan. 23: Labor & Delivery Techniques, and the Happiest Baby on the Block, 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Support Site FFSC • Jan. 25: Volunteer Orientation, 12 to 1 p.m., Support Site FFSC • Jan. 27-31: TGPS Pre-Separation, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Support Site FFSC • Jan. 28: Stress Reduction & Relaxation Techniques, 2 to 4 p.m., Support Site FFSC • Jan. 29: USA Jobs 101, 1 to 3 p.m., Support Site FFSC • Jan. 29: Mozzarella Tasting, 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., Meet @ FFSC All classes require registration. Call 081-811-6372 for more information or to register.
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PANoRAMA December 20, 2019
SOUND OFF: WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE HOLIDAY MEMORY?
LSC Nicholas Pearson “I spent a week at the cabin in the mountains with my family.”
OS1 Thomas Morales “Combining my American traditions and my wife’s Italian traditions for Christmas dinner.”
IT2 Steven Arndt “Located at North Pole, Alaska, where my mom cares for Santa’s reindeer, seeing my wife’s eyes light up after feeding a real reindeer for the first time.”
ET3 Jackson Brown “Climbing the Mule Mountains in Arizona with family.”
OS1 Sean Leach “Exchanging cultures with my Italian wife’s family and taking family photos in front of the Christmas tree.”
Commander NAVFAC LANT Visits NAVFAC EURAFCENT By Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Brianna K. Green
Rear Adm. Dean VanderLey Commander, Naval Facilities Engineering Command (NAVFAC) Atlantic and Fleet Civil Engineer, U.S. Fleet Forces Command visited three locations across NAVFAC Europe Africa Central (EURAFCENT) from Dec. 4 to 10, 2019. “The thing that impressed me is how connected NAVFAC EURAFCENT is to the Fleet,” said VanderLey. “One of the challenges we have at NAVFAC is making the connection between what we do and the mission of the Navy.” NAVFAC EURAFCENT covers both 5th and 6th U.S. Fleet of Operations which includes 37% of the world’s population. They coordinate between three combatant commands to ensure the fleet and warfighter are ready at a moment’s notice. “At the base in Capodichino, we provide potable water for the entire base with the option for our service members to fill their portable containers,” said Cmdr. Russell Pile, Public Works Officer at Naval Support Activity Naples. “We also provide cooling water for critical computer room air conditioning units. Addition-
ally, we are working to maximize this base’s readiness and energy resiliency through several energy conservation measures including the construction of a co-generation plant which will provide electricity to the base and heating and cooling water for our critical infrastructure.” These contracts and projects can take years to transform from ideas to sketches to completed construction. Through these steps there are a variety of positions at NAVFAC that contribute to their success. “ACQ (Acquisitions) awards contracts in support of all business lines in eight countries as well as 17 countries in support of EXBL (Expeditionary Business Lines),” said Samantha Darella, division director in the Acquisition Support Line at NAVFAC EURAFCENT. On a weekly basis, “It is not unusual to coordinate contractual issues with all of our nine field offices including Italy, Spain, Bahrain, Djibouti, Greece, Poland and Romania.” In this high-demand area of responsibility, NAVFAC must be prepared to immediately secure a crane on location because of an operational mission that may have occurred overnight, summarized Darella. Also, the contract-
Luca Guadagnuolo, production utilities and energy management, left, gives Rear Adm. Dean VanderLey, Commander, Naval Facilities Engineering Command, Atlantic (NAVFAC LANT), a tour of the water treatment facility onboard Naval Support Activity Naples, Italy during VanderLey's visit to NAVFAC Europe Africa Central (EURAFCENT). NAVFAC EURAFCENT executed more than $1 billion in fiscal year 2019 in construction, professional engineering and facilities services for the Navy, Marine Corps, Army, Air Force and NATO forces. Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Brianna Green
ing officer must know and understand Operational Plans, so NAVFAC EURAFCENT is ready when they are needed. “It’s a once in a lifetime opportunity to not only live in a beautiful place like Italy, but also to be such an important key part of the mission,” said VanderLey. “NAVFAC EURAFCENT is highly dependent on bringing NAVFAC
professionals from across our stateside FECs (Facility Engineering Commands) to fill the jobs out here.” NAVFAC EURAFCENT executed more than a $1 billion in fiscal year 2019 in construction, professional engineering and facilities services for the Navy, Marine Corps, Army, Air Force and NATO forces.
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MORE THE INSIDE PAGE Naples Military Hog Chapter Seeking New Members Attention Motorcycle Riders: The Naples Military Hog Chapter invites you to see the wonders of Italy and beyond the borders on two wheels with friends and there are no better friends than the Naples Military Hog Chapter, we are a family friendly organization that offers plenty for everyone. No matter what you ride the NMHC offers the opportunity to meet other chapters throughout Europe, attend rallies for all makes/models and enjoy time with likeminded people. So whether you ride a sport bike, Triumph, Victory, Indian, Kawasaki, Yamaha, Honda, Suzuki or Harley come to a monthly meeting and see if these adventures are for you. The riding season is opening and the summers rallies, rides and events are being discussed. If you’re in the support site food court stop by the Military Auto Source Office, our sponsoring dealer, for more information on both the Chapter and your opportunity to explore Europe on two wheels. LIKE US ON FACEBOOK at Naples Military Hog Chapter and one of the primary officers will reach out to you. You can also contact the membership officer Kevin Johnson or the Director Jay Alhambra. Adm. James G. Foggo III, left, commander U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa, and Lt. Bobby Dixon record an episode of Foggo’s podcast "On the Horizon", Sep. 27, 2019. U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa, headquartered in Naples, oversees joint and naval operations, often in concert with allied and interagency partners, in order to advance U.S. national interests and security and stability in Europe and Africa. Photo courtesy of Allied Joint Force Command Naples, NATO
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Russia’s even built an icebreaker that can carry the Kalibr missile.” In response to Russia’s reassurance and increased naval capacity and capability, Foggo said, “The U.S. and NATO have answered the call by increasing our naval presence across the theater and increasing our exercises and operations with allies and partners.” Foggo ended the segment with saying that the U.S. Navy “…through forward presence, power projection and technological advantage…” will help prevent future conflicts and be a deterrence to aggressors who try to destabilize the global order. Africa Stability Key to World Stability Admiral Foggo also discussed the importance of stabilization in Africa and how the U.S. Navy and U.S. Coast Guard continued to work with our African partners throughout 2019. “Africa is well-positioned for economic and industrial expansion with its strategic location and fast growing population, which represents microeconomic opportunities in many villages and cities across the continent,” said Foggo, adding, “Their collective potential will only be realized, however, if Africa bolsters its security institutions across national, regional and local levels, on the land, on the sea and in space.” In 2019, the U.S. Navy and U.S. Coast Guard did exactly that by working side-byside with African counterparts to bolster their naval and coast guard capability to provide for their maritime security. Foggo concluded the segment discussing the importance of the maritime domain, saying, “We’ve got to acknowledge that there is a great power competition happening across Africa. As Russia and China intensify their efforts to leverage Africa’s people and resources, the continent’s future lies in the balance, with direct impact on both global and North American security.” Further highlighting the importance of a strong relationship with our African partners, Foggo said: “When maritime trade sails freely across the oceans, economic development and opportunities for prosperity flourish. Also, maritime resources are the inheritance, if you will, of current and future generations. Stewardship requires leaders who advocate and protect the maritime domain.” Exercises and Operations Build Capability and Capacity The African “Express” series of exercises, established in 2010, assists our African partners in combatting what he referred to as “sea blindness.” Some governments did not understand the
importance of protecting their economic zones from illegal activity back in 2010, but with mentorship from the U.S. Navy and other agencies, the realization and significance has since developed into a full understanding. African partners regularly work with the U.S. Navy in exercises like Phoenix Express, Obangame Express, and Cutlass Express to further enhance their capability and capacity. “The U.S. Navy has steadily been working with our African partners to improve their ability to monitor their maritime environment, track and respond to threats, and to cooperate with other regional security forces,” said Foggo. These regional security forces include locations such as the West Indian Ocean, the Mediterranean Sea, and the Gulf of Guinea. The three-part Operation Junction Rain (OJR) conducted in 2019 provides our African counterparts advice and assistance during real-world law enforcement operations against illegal fishing, illicit trafficking of all forms, piracy, and pollution within the respective country’s exclusive economic zone. One added feature for 2019 was the value of U.S. Coast Guard cutter Thetis, the first USCG cutter to operate in the African theater since 2011. Foggo pointed out our collective efforts are making a difference. “Ghana recently arrested an illegal fishing vessel, the Lu Rong Yuan Yu 956, which was assessed a $1 million fine for its illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing activities,” and “the Cabo Verdean Coast Guard intercepted an illicit drug shipment of more than 2,200 kilograms of cocaine heading to the West African coast,” said Foggo The continued work with our African partners creates lasting relationships, improves the security environment, and benefits us all. “Together, we are finding African solutions to African problems. It’s a night and day difference between 2010 and today,” said Foggo. “Together, we are building progress to a more stable and secure Africa.” U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa/U.S. 6th Fleet, headquartered in Naples, conducts the full spectrum of joint and naval operations, often in concert with allied and interagency partners in order to advance U.S. national interests and security and stability in Europe and Africa. “On the Horizon: Navigating the European and African Theaters” is available on: Spotify, Speaker, Sound Cloud, iTunes, and Stitcher (ADD GOOGLE, iHeart Radio, and others)
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 Thursday, 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 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. 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 Thursday at the Naples area NFCPOA mess alternating between Support Site and Capodichino. For details visit www.naplesareafcpoa.facebook.com or call MA1(SW) Alejandro Carral at DSN 626-5595. 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. Alcoholics Anonymous Hosts English-speaking AA meetings on and off base in the Naples area. For details call 339267-7075 or visit www.alcoholics-anonymous.eu/ countries/italy.htm.
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Italian Local National Retires After 40 Years of US Federal Service By Travis Weger Public Affairs Officer, MSCEURA
Mount St. Helens erupted, the Rubik’s Cube was introduced and the world was trying to figure out who shot J.R. on Dallas. The year was 1980, it was the beginning of a new decade and Logistical Support Specialist with Military Sealift Command (MSC) Detachment Gaeta Enrico Della-Valle was signing papers to work for the United States government. Della-Valle, a local national born and raised in Gaeta, Italy, a few kilometers from the USS Mount Whitney (LCC 20), celebrated his retirement with friends and coworkers Dec. 3, 2019. This celebration marked 40 years of federal service with the United States government. His experience spanned four decades with Naval Support Activity Detachment Gaeta and MSC. “After retirement I have a lot of things to do including taking it easy and walking around,” said Della-Valle. “I have a nephew that is five years old, I will play with him again. It is time to play now.” Commander of MSC Europe
and Africa (MSCEURAF) and Commander, Task Force (CTF) 63 Capt. Frank Okata attended to celebrate DellaValle at his retirement luncheon. Okata honored him with a speech explaining the value Della-Valle provided to MSC and presented a CTF 63 command coin. “Enrico has really furthered us professionally, personally and operationally,” said Okata. “It shows the true value of his 40 years of service to both Italy and the United States. Without people like him, it is difficult to make this operation move like clockwork like it has over the period of his tenure.” Master Logistics Support Representative with Naval Supply Systems Command Sabastian Guercia presented Della-Valle with a framed photo of the USS Constitution’s port call to Gaeta in 1849. During the visit, Pope Pius IX boarded the Constitution, which marked the first time in history that a Pope had visited U.S. sovereign territory. Those surrounding Della-Valle signed the margins of the photo to frame as a keepsake from their time working together. His coworkers also pre-
Enrico Della-Valle, left, Military Sealift Command deputy director of surface operations, smiles after being presented with a command coin by Commander of Military Sealift Command Europe and Africa (MSCEURAF) and Commander, Task Force (CTF) 63 Capt. Frank Okata at his retirement celebration in Gaeta, Italy, Dec. 3. Photo by Travis Weger
sented him with a MSCEURAF/CTF 63 ceramic decanter and inlaid wood command plaque. “I have known Enrico for 25 years,” said Guercia. “When we first met, he seemed like a distinguished gentleman, as he still is today. He is a good friend and coworker and I’m sad to see him go, but I’m really happy he made it to the finish line” Della-Valle, an avid Napoli
soccer fan, is looking forward to attending his first game at the Stadio San Paolo, where the Società Sportiva Calcio Napoli team plays. “Enrico would always say, ‘Forza Napoli, aldila’ del risultato’,” explained Guercia, “which means, ‘Go Naples, regardless of the results.’ Spoken like a true fan.” An avid family man, DellaValle said that he is looking forward to spending time with his
family in retirement and making olive oil from the trees in his back yard. During his last harvest, he created 22 liters of olive oil from his grove. “The value of local nationals working with the U.S. government demonstrates Italy and the United States’ commitment to both our bilateral relationship and to the North Atlantic Treaty,” said Okata, “and it is people like Enrico that bring us together.”
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What Goes into Planning a Holiday Ball Story by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Alora R. Blosch
I remember the first time I ever walked into a command holiday ball. I was anxious, uneasy and unsure about going to a “Navy” event and seeing my coworkers. When I entered the venue, those feelings of unease just melted away. The atmosphere was incredible. The decorations were fantastic. The Navy band played beautifully. Within a few brief moments, I felt comfortable and ready to have fun. It got me thinking though - what goes into these events, and how are they able to pull something of seach grandeur together? This year I decided to join the Region EURAFCENT Recreation Committee. This is the team behind the major command events for the region staff. The team this year consisted of four people. Yes, you read that right. FOUR people. Interior Communications Electrician 1st Class Kenny Jones, president, Personnel Specialist 2nd Class Alexis Sims, vice president, Judy Carmichael, treasurer, and myself, secretary. We held meetings pretty regularly at Bella Napoli as we brainstormed different fundraiser ideas, including major installation events like Festa Americana, and how we were going to pull off the command picnic and holiday ball. We discussed food sales and NEX bagging fundraisers as the two most likely formats to bring in some revenue. As the secretary, I took notes at each meeting, jotting down the different ideas and when we could do them as we planned ahead multiple months. For example, in April, we had started planning for July. These meetings would typically last about an hour and then I would type up a summary and send it out to the team and then formulate an email for the command to keep them involved in the process. Planning fundraisers is not as simple as it sounds like it would be. Turns out, there are a lot of steps before you can show up on base and yell “BREAKFAST BURRITOS! ONE FOR THREE, TWO FOR FIVE.” In order to par-
ticipate in food sales on base, the committee must work with the legal office, MWR and the NEX. That process alone can take a while, and at one point, all committees were restricted to two food sale events per month. That’s not all, everyone participating in the food sale must have a food handler’s card, which can be earned by attending a course at U.S. Naval Hospital Naples and passing the test afterwards. All food being sold must also be prepared and cooked on base at the location of the food sale. Finally, after those requirements were met, it’s 0330 on a Friday morning, and the four of us are in fellowship hall preparing biscuits and gravy to sell as people come in for work. That’s when we learned the importance of prep-work and underestimating sales. As people started coming in and purchasing our food, we were working on additional batches of gravy, except the gravy wasn’t thickening up nearly as fast as our product was selling out. We managed to earn just over $200 using that fundraiser, despite all the hard work we had put in the prepare and execute the event. The hardest part of fundraising is garnering support from the command. In theory- bagging purchases for an hour or two at the NEX sounds easy, until the only day available falls over a holiday weekend. Because many people from the command are out of town, only two people are able to volunteer that day resulting in six hour shifts instead of two. Organizing bagging events at the NEX also takes time and paperwork. First, you need to contact the NEX and find out which days are available and once you select your desired date, you fill out a form and send it back to them for signatures. But this doesn’t guarantee that you get your desired date! After the NEX signs the form, it must then go to legal which normally takes 2-3 business days to receive back. You must then send the form back to the NEX and at that point, the day you selected may not be available anymore so you either choose another day, or
Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Krystina Coffey
wait until the next month. Sigh! All in all, our team managed to pull together nine fundraisers over the course of five months. During this time, committees from the various commands on NSA Naples, Navy Ball, Naples Middle/High School, and various other organizations are also competing for their fundraisers. Now, we get to talk about hosting a holiday ball. First is the venue. Finding a venue out here isn’t terribly difficult, (a quick search online reveals several options). Being in Italy though, not every venue will have personnel working who speak English well enough to assist you. You have consider
pricing, catering, location, view, parking, ease of access, and bus parking. You also have to consider the price of tickets and if you will be able to make enough to cover the cost regardless of ticket sales. We started advertising and selling tickets Oct 15 and stopped ticket sales Dec 3, just two days before the event kicked off. As a Mass Communication Specialist, I was able to design the tickets and flyers for the event. I also worked with Maria DeBlasio, in NSA Naples’ protocol office, to find a printing company for professional quality tickets. Now, with ticket sales in full swing, Judy not only had the responsibility of selling tickets with the rest of us, but was also in
charge of maintaining the ledger to keep track of funds collected and keeping the ticket track up-to-date on a daily basis. The venue had been selected and the deposit paid, and tickets and advertising are ongoing. A theme has been selected by the Rec Committee. Now, transportation, music, decorations and prizes need to be addressed. A bus is expensive and because a nonfunded entity is organizing the event, the base cannot provide transportation. We will have to use one of the approved transportation companies to rent a bus to run from support site to the venue and back. The bus rental fee can range between $200 and $500 dol-
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lars, after currency conversions. Music could be the Navy Band, however, you have to submit the request within 30 days of the event and know what kind of music you are interested in. The band’s meal should be provided and they will have questions regarding the venue before they can confirm the request. Also, there are several events and ceremonies going on during the holiday season so they might already be booked somewhere else. Judy is our creative powerhouse who handled the decorations for the ball. She spent countless hours making centerpieces for each table, welcome decorations, wrapping the prizes, making gift baskets, door prizes and the like. “As a member of the recreational committee, planning for the holiday party took a tremendous amount of time and planning by four members,” said Judy. “Several venues were visited and discussed before making a final decision. All table arrangements and decorations were hand crafted. It took over 60 hours to complete twelve table arrangements, decorations, wrapping gifts -over 20 gifts were wrapped and five gift baskets were made - and shopping for gifts. Along with making deco-
rations, I helped sell tickets, and tracked funding for the event. All together it took the rec-reational committee over 6 months to plan and execute [the event].” Along with those requirements, a 50/50 must be drafted and submitted for approval discussing the menu, location, event times, and different personnel and the command’s responsibilities at the event. Will the public affairs office provide photographs, or will the team hire a photographer? Will a chaplain deliver an invocation? Will there be a guest speaker? A special event antiterrorism (SEAT) brief must be presented to the base commanding officer and approved before the event can take place. The brief includes all the risks to personnel and mitigations in place to prevent these events. Part of the mitigations include having a military working dog (MWD) arrive to the venue prior to the event’s start time to do an explosives sweep. “Before any command function out in town, we bring explosive detection dogs to inspect the venue and all areas that personnel may go,” said Master-at-Arms 2nd Class Austin Kilinkhammer, MWD handler. “The dogs op-
erate as detection to see if any explosives have been planted, but they also act as a deterrence. The staff who are working see the dogs come in and they become aware that we have these capabilities. A sweep usually takes us about an hour to perform.” As the event has crept closer, we have secured the MWD support, the commanding officer’s blessing, and can give the number of guests and their dish preferences to the venue. On the day of the event we will give them a final number after everyone checks in. We spent about three hours placing decorations and prizes and getting everything organized for the event. We meet with the band, escort the MWD and finally get ourselves ready for the event. As cocktail hour starts and our hearts finally get back to a resting rate, the guests arrive and we are right back at it. Welcoming everyone, checking them in, collecting tickets, preparing the venue staff and answering questions while providing assistance to ensure everyone in attendance is having a wonderful and enjoyable night. All of this was possible, at region at least, due to four personnel and a handful of dedicated volunteers.
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MORE THE INSIDE PAGE 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. 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 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 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 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. Catholic Women of the Chapel (CWOC) meets weekly in the Support Site Fellowship Hall for faith-sharing most Wednesdays during the summer and every Wednesday during the school year. Child care provided. Please come join us. For more info email naplescwoc@gmail.com or visit Facebook at CWOC - Naples, Italy Gaeta/Naples Area Girl Scouts is in need of leaders and coleaders. Training and support provided. For details email naplesgs@yahoo.com. Filipino-American Association of Naples, Italy meets at 5 p.m. the second and last Thursday of every month at Striker’s Bowling Alley. For details call Melygil Non at DSN 626-1690 or Comm. 081-568-1690, or visit Fil-Am Naples, Italy 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 USMRA-SI 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. 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.
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MOVIE SCHEDULE No Children Under 10 Admitted to R-Rated Movies Friday, December 20 5:30 p.m. Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker, PG-13 7 p.m. Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker, PG-13 8:30 p.m. Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker, PG-13 Saturday, December 21 3 p.m. Frozen II, PG 4:30 p.m. A Beautiful Day In The Neighborhood, PG 5:30 p.m. Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker, PG-13 7:30 p.m. Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker, PG-13 8:30 p.m. Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker, PG-13 Sunday, December 22 3 p.m. Cats, PG 4 p.m. A Beautiful Day In The Neighborhood, PG 6 p.m. Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker, PG-13 7 p.m. Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker, PG-13 Monday, December 23 3 p.m. Frozen II, PG 4 p.m. Harriet, PG-13 6 p.m. Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker, PG-13 7 p.m. Richard Jewell, R Tuesday, December 24 2 p.m. It’s Wonderful Life, PG 3 p.m. Frozen II, PG 5 p.m. Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker, PG-13 6 p.m. A Beautiful Day In The Neighborhood, PG Wednesday, December 25 3 p.m. Cats, PG 4 p.m. Frozen II, PG 6 p.m. Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker, PG-13 7 p.m. Last Christmas, PG-13 Thursday, December 26 3 p.m. Cats, PG 4 p.m. Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker, PG-13 6 p.m. Jumanji: The Next Level, PG-13 7 p.m. Terminator: Dark Fate, R
A Beautiful Day In The Neighborhood Premiere PG, Biography-Drama, 108 min. Cast: Tom Hanks, Matthew Rhys, Chris Cooper, Susan Kelechi Watson and Maryann Plunkett. Two-time Oscar-winner Tom Hanks portrays Mister Rogers in A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood, a timely story of kindness triumphing over cynicism, based on the true story of a real-life friendship between Fred Rogers and journalist Tom Junod. After a jaded magazine writer (Emmy winner Matthew Rhys) is assigned a profile of Fred Rogers, he overcomes his skepticism, learning about empathy, kindness, and decency from America's most beloved neighbor. Cats Premiere PG, Theatrical-Drama, 120 min. Cast: Idris Elba, Taylor Swift, Ian McKellen, Francesca Hayward and Rebel Wilson. A tribe of cats called the Jellicles must decide yearly which one will ascend to the Heaviside Layer and come back to a new Jellicle life. Frozen II PG, Animation-Family, 104 min. Cast: Kristen Bell, Jason Ritter, Evan Rachel Wood, Jonathan Groff and Idina Menzel. Anna, Elsa, Kristoff, Olaf and Sven leave Arendelle to travel to an ancient, autumnbound forest of an enchanted land. They set out to find the origin of Elsa's powers in order to save their kingdom.
Harriet PG-13, Action-Biography-Drama, 125 min. Cast: Cynthia Erivo, Leslie Odom Jr., Joe Alwyn, Clarke Peters and Vanessa Bell Calloway. The extraordinary tale of Harriet Tubman's escape from slavery and transformation into one of America's greatest heroes, whose courage, ingenuity, and tenacity freed hundreds of slaves and changed the course of history. It’s A Wonderful Life Free Admission PG, Drama-Fantasy-Family, 130 min. Cast: James Stewart, Donna Reed, Lionel Barrymore, Thomas Mitchell, Henry Travers and Beulah Bondi. George Bailey has so many problems he is thinking about ending it all - and it's Christmas! As the angels discuss George, we see his life in flashback. As George is about to jump from a bridge, he ends up rescuing his guardian angel, Clarence who then shows George what his town would have looked like if it hadn't been for all his good deeds over the years. Jumanji: The Next Level PG-13, Comedy, 114 min. Cast: Dwayne Johnson, Jack Black, Kevin Hart, Karen Gillan and Madison Iseman. In Jumanji: The Next Level, the gang is back but the game has changed. As they return to rescue
one of their own, the players will have to brave parts unknown from arid deserts to snowy mountains, to escape the world's most dangerous game. Last Christmas PG-13, Comedy, 103 min. Cast: Madison Ingoldsby, Emma Thompson, Boris Isakovic, Emilia Clarke and Maxim Baldry. Kate is a young woman subscribed to bad decisions. Her last date with disaster? That of having accepted to work as Santa's elf for a department store. However, she meets Tom there. Her life takes a new turn. For Kate, it seems too good to be true. Richard Jewell R, Drama, 129 min. Cast: Olivia Wilde, Paul Walter Hauser, Sam Rockwell, Jon Hamm and Kathy Bates. American security guard Richard Jewell (Paul Walter Hauser) saves thousands of lives from an exploding bomb at the 1996 Olympics, but is vilified by journalists and the press who falsely report that he was a terrorist. Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker Premiere PG-13, Action-Adventure-Fantasy-SciFi, 144 Min. Cast: Daisy Ridley, Adam Driver, Billie Lourd, Mark Hamill and Keri Russell. The surviving Resistance faces the First Order once more in the final chapter of the Skywalker saga. No one's ever really gone... Rey's journey continues and the Skywalker saga concludes in “Star Wars: The Rise Of Skywalker.” Terminator: Dark Fate Last Showing R, Action-Adventure, 129 min. Cast: Mackenzie Davis, Linda Hamilton, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Edward Furlong, Natalia Reyes. More than two decades have passed since Sarah Connor prevented Judgment Day, changed the future, and re-wrote the fate of the human race. Dani Ramos is living a simple life in Mexico City with her brother and father when a highly advanced and deadly new Terminator - a Rev-9 - travels back through time to hunt and kill her. Dani's survival depends on her joining forces with two warriors: Grace, an enhanced super-soldier from the future, and a battle-hardened Sarah Connor. As the Rev-9 ruthlessly destroys everything and everyone in its path on the hunt for Dani, the three are led to a T-800 from Sarah's past that may be their last best hope.
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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Dec. 23-Jan. 5: Thrift Shop Holiday Closure The Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society Thrift Shop will be closed Dec. 23-Jan. 4 for the holidays. For details email zoe.peck@nmcrs.org or call DSN 6263913 or Comm. 081-568-3913. Dec 24: Christmas Eve Services Protestant Christmas Eve Candlelight Service will be held on Dec. 24 at 7 p.m. in the Support Site Chapel with fellowship and snacks after the service. Good Samaritan Catholic Community will enjoy Christmas Caroling at 4:30 p.m. followed by Mass at 5 p.m. in the Support Site Chapel. Christmas Caroling will also take place at 8:30 p.m. followed by Mass at 9 p.m. in the Support Site Chapel. For details, contact Chaplain Hall at William.hall@eu.navy.mil or call DSN 629-4609. Dec. 25: Christmas Day Buffets at Strikers Bowling Center Enjoy a breakfast buffet at Strikers Bowling Center on Wednesday, Dec. 25, from 10 a.m. to noon with scrambled eggs, bacon, sausage, biscuits and Starbucks filter coffee. A lunch/dinner buffet will be served from noon to 8 p.m., to include turkey, ham, gravy, dressing, mashed potatoes, sweet potatoes, cranberry sauce, pumpkin and apple pies. For details, call DSN 629-4900 or Comm. 081-811-4900. Dec 25: Christmas Day Services Good Samaritan Catholic Community will enjoy Christmas Caroling at 10:30 a.m. follow by Mass at 11 a.m. in the Support Site Chapel. For details, contact the Chapel at DSN 629-4600. Dec. 27: Troop Lunch-Soup & Sandwich USO Naples will host a free lunch at the Capodichino Air Terminal (USO) Lounge for US Active Duty service members from 11 a.m. to noon. For details contact the USO at DSN 626-5713/629-4903. Dec. 27: Games & Grub for Single Service Members Single & Unaccompanied Service Mem-
MORE BASE NOTES bers are invited to join USO Naples for a free gaming tournament on Dec. 27 from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Support Site Liberty Center. The evening will feature delicious food, a Call of Duty tournament, a Pool tournament, and fun minute-towin-it games for a chance to win prizes. The winner of the Call of Duty tournament will receive a Monster Gaming Chair valued at over $200. No registration required. For details contact the USO at DSN 626-5713/629-4903. Now-Dec. 28: American Forces Travel Home for the Holidays Sale Making travel plans for your holiday vacation? Save up to 60% off hotels with American Forces Travel. Car rentals, flights, cruises and ticket sales are available. Get started at www.americanforcestravel.com/refclickid=homefortheholidays-MWRNaples. Dec. 29: Wine Tasting Luncheon & Tombola for Single Service Members Single & Unaccompanied Service Members (E6-02 & below) are invited to join USO Naples for a free luncheon at Cantina del Vesuvio. The afternoon will feature a wine tasting lunch with tombola games and prizes. Roundtrip bus transport is included. Limited availability; in-person registration required. For details contact the USO at DSN 626-5713 or 629-4903. Now-Dec. 31: Festivities Around the World MWR Libraries showcases celebrations held around the globe during December. Learn about different customs and traditions through displays, bibliographies and holiday recipes that highlight these festivities. Take a quiz and be entered for a chance to win a library tote filled with goodies! For details call 626-4360 or Comm. 0081-811-4360. Dec. 31: Rowing Clinic Learn proper technique and how to build power, speed and strength at the Capodichino Fit Zone Rowing Clinic on
Dec. 31. Reserve your 30-minute time slot between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. Clinic will finish with a 2k challenge row the last week of January. For more dates and details visit www.navymwrnaples.com or call DSN 626-4266 or Comm. 081-568-4266. Dec. 31: New Year’s Eve at Strikers Ring in the New Year at Strikers Bowling Center, Dec. 31 from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. with bowling, pizza, wings, soda, champagne and party favors. Breakfast buffet will be available. To register and for more details, call DSN 629-4900 or Comm. 081-811-4900. Dec. 31: New Year’s Eve Celebration at Capodichino Experience the New Year’s Eve tradition of the Napoli fireworks spectacle on Capodichino’s east parking garage roof, Dec. 31 at 9 p.m. Bring chairs and blankets. Food available for purchase. No parking allowed on the roof. Reserve round-trip transportation from Support Site to Capodichino at https://myffr.navyaims.com. For more information, call DSN 629-4459 or Comm. 081-811-4459. Jan 1: New Year’s Day Services Good Samaritan Catholic Community will observe Mass at 5 p.m. in the Support Site Chapel. For details, contact the Chapel at DSN 629-4600. Now-Jan. 2: Construction at Fit Zone Fit Zone at Capodichino hours and services are adjusted from Dec. 20 to Jan. 2 due to Public Works installing energy-efficient lighting in the facility. Fit Zone pool is closed. No unmanned fitness access is available during this time. Men’s and women’s locker rooms are closed. Please change into workout clothes before coming to Fit Zone as restroom facilities are limited. No towel service is available. For Fit Zone operating hours during this timeframe, please go to www.navymwrnaples.com and click on
Fitness & Sports. For details, call DSN 626-4266 or Comm. 081-568-4266. Jan. 3-5: Fit Zone Pool closed Fit Zone Pool at Capodichino will be closed Friday through Sunday, Jan. 3-5 for a Tiger Sharks swim meet. For details, call DSN 626-4254 or Comm. 081568-4254. Now- Jan. 4: Registration for Swim Lessons Register for swim lessons at the Capodichino Fit Zone. Session 3 lessons take place Jan. 7 to Feb. 1. Private and semi-private lessons are held Tuesdays/Thursdays or Saturdays. Group lessons are held on Saturdays. Lessons are available for all ages and levels. For more information, visit www.navymwrnaples.com and click on Fitness. To register, call DSN 629-4254 or Comm. 081568-4254. Jan. 4: Junk FM show at Support Site Junk FM will keep you up dancing at its free show on Saturday, Jan. 4, in the Village Forum Courtyard on Support Site beginning at 4 p.m. From Garth Brooks to Lady Gaga, this band’s style is genrebending mashups. Bring your chairs and blankets. Outdoor heaters will be on to keep you warm. Junk FM is presented by Armed Forces Entertainment and MWR. details, call 081-811-4459 or DSN 629-4459. Now-Jan. 9: Registration for Captain’s Cup Basketball season Represent your command and compete to win the coveted 2020 Captain’s Cup trophy. Practices and games will be held at Support Site Fitness Forum on Mondays and Wednesdays, 6 to8 p.m. Coaches must attend a meeting at Support Site Fitness Forum conference room, 2nd floor, on Jan. 7, at 3 p.m. Rosters are due by Jan. 9. For details or to register, call DSN 629-6528 or Comm. 081811-6528. Jan. 11 and 20: One-Day Snow Trips Hit the slopes with day trips to local ski resorts on Saturday, Jan. 11 and Mon-
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day, Jan. 20 from 6:15 a.m. to 7 p.m. At the MWR Ski Shop, you may rent gear or have your skis or boards tuned and waxed. The shop is located in Outdoor Recreation on Support Site. For details, visit www.navymwrnaples.com/ski-shop. To register, call DSN 629-4947 or Comm. 081-811-4947. Jan. 12: Fitness Rodeo Looking for a new fitness class for the new year? Try or view six 20-minute classes on Sunday, Jan. 12 at 9 a.m. in the Support Site Fitness Forum. Classes include body pump, fit box, high-intensity interval training, spin, yoga and Zumba. You must be at least 14 years old to participate. No registration necessary. For details, call DSN 629-6604 or Comm. 081-811-6604. Jan. 12: Deadline for Combined Federal Campaign Contributions Currently the Combined Federal Campaign is in full swing right now. The CFC is an organization designed to help service members and government employees to contribute to a charity of their choosing through one sole entity. If you wish to contribute to the CFC you can do so through www.cfcoverseas.org. For details email terry.humphries@ eu.navy.mil or call DSN 626-5595. Now-Jan. 15: Registration for Three Club Tournament at Carney Park Golf Course Select any three clubs to play at the Three Club Tournament on Friday, Jan. 17, at noon. Individual stroke play open to 8 years and over. Cost includes green and golf cart fees, practice balls, prizes and lunch pick-up during play. For details, call Comm. 081-526-4296. Jan. 15: Homeschool Quarterly Join the School Liaison Officer for a con-
MORE BASE NOTES versation about homeschool resources and needs in the Naples community on Wednesday, Jan. 15 at 9:30 a.m. in the Support Site Youth Center. The focus group will work to assess education support for our homeschool children. To participate, register via email at NaplesSLO@eu.navy.mil or call DSN 629-6549 or Comm. 081-811-6549. Now-Jan. 16: Register for Captain’s Cup Racquetball tournament Captain’s Cup Racquetball Tournament is Friday and Saturday, Jan. 17 and 18 at the Support Site Fitness Forum. Coaches must attend a meeting in the Support Site Fitness Forum conference room, second floor, on Jan. 14 at 3 p.m. To register or for details, call DSN 6296528 or Comm. 081-811-6528. Jan. 16: Story Time at Support Site Library Preschool children will enjoy reading fun Thursday, Jan. 16 at 10:30 a.m. in the Support Site Library. The theme is The Stars Above. For details, call DSN 629-4361 or Comm. 081-811-4361. Now-Jan. 17: Register for Captain’s Cup Flag Football tournament Represent your command and compete to win the coveted 2020 Captain’s Cup trophy on Saturday and Sunday, Feb. 1 and 2, at Carney Park. The first game kicks off at 9:30 a.m. Coaches must attend a meeting at the Carney Park football field on Feb. 1 at 9 a.m. To register your team or for more information, call DSN 629-6528 or Comm. 081-811-6528. Jan. 20: Martin Luther King Jr. Day Bowling Spend Martin Luther King Jr. Day
bowling on Monday, Jan. 20 from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. at Strikers Bowling Center. Buy one game of bowling and shoe rental and get one game free. For more information, call DSN 6294900 or Comm. 081-811-4900. Jan. 21-31: Naples DoDEA Schools Re-Registration for School Year 2020-2021 Registration for school year 2020-2021 will take place in the Naples Middle High School, Media Center, Room 122, from Jan. 21 to Jan. 31, 2020, for both the Naples Elementary School and the Naples Middle High School. It is required that all students register each year. Tuesday, Jan. 21, from 1 to 6 p.m.; Wednesday-Friday, Jan. 22 to 23, from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday, Jan. 27, from 1 to 6 p.m.; Tuesday-Friday, Jan. 28 to 31, from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. For details, call DSN 629-7500/7600. Now-Jan. 22: Construction at Bella Napoli Public Works is installing energy-efficient lighting in the Bella Napoli Food Court and Conference Center, and Olde Town Pub. The facility has limited access and there is construction equipment in public areas. Please use caution and pardon the construction as we make NSA Naples a more energy-efficient base! For details, call DSN 626-4142 or Comm. 081-568-4142. Jan. 23: Story Time at Support Site Library Preschool children will learn about the life and legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. during this story time on Thursday, Jan. 23, 10:30 a.m. in the Support Site
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Library. For details, call DSN 629-4361 or Comm. 081-811-4361. Jan. 23: USO’s Annual Talent Show Audition Deadline Attention all aspiring singers, actors, dancers, comedians and local talents: You could be one of the talented acts to participate in our Naples Got Talent Show on Feb. 8, 2020 and win 2 round trip airline tickets to the US, courtesy of United Airlines. Take the spot light and help us deliver a great night of pure entertainment to this community! • Audition dates for Capo: Jan. 13 and 15 • Audition dates for Support Site: Jan. 9, 16 and 23 To schedule your auditions for Naples Got Talent email Lmazzella@uso.org or call DSN 6265713 or 6294903 *Participants must be US ID Card Holders and at least 18 years of age and older. Jan. 25: Motorcycle Workshop Make sure your bike is ready for the winter at the drop-in workshop on Saturday, Jan. 25 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Auto Skills Center on Support Site. Tools are provided. Open to ages 13 and older (13-17 years old must be accompanied by an adult or legal guardian). For details, call DSN 629-4971 or Comm. 081-811-4971. Jan. 29: Automotive Workshop Join a free automotive workshop at Auto Skills Center Wednesday, Jan. 29, 3:30 to 5 p.m. Get your vehicle ready for winter weather. A qualified auto mechanic will cover the basics such as battery check and charging, tire mounting and balancing and winterizing your vehicle. For details, call DSN 629-4971 or
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Naval Support Activity (NSA) Naples Commanding Officer Capt. Todd Abrahamson speaks at a holiday concert hosted by NSA Naples and the U.S. Naval Forces Europe Band at Teatro Garibaldi in Santa Maria Capua Vetere, Italy, Dec. 15, 2019. NSA Naples is an operational ashore base that enables U.S., allied and partner nation forces to be where they are needed, when they are needed to ensure security and stability in Europe, Africa and Southwest Asia. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Donavan K. Patubo
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“Our first NSA Naples Holiday Concert, with the U.S. Naval Forces Europe Band, was a huge success,” said Capt. Todd Abrahamson, commanding officer of NSA Naples and event host. “This means a great deal not only to me and my command, but more importantly to the community as it celebrates what we do
Members of the U.S. Naval Forces Europe Band perform during the Naval Support Activity (NSA) Naples holiday concert at Teatro Garibaldi in Santa Maria Capua Vetere, Italy, Dec. 15, 2019. NSA Naples is an operational ashore base that enables U.S., allied and partner nation forces to be where they are needed, when they are needed to ensure security and stability in Europe, Africa and Southwest Asia. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Donavan K. Patubo
together.” Members of the NSA Naples community and their families filled the main floor as well as the box seats overlooking the stage. “We had a diverse crowd of Italians and Americans, about 50% each, which really shows the strong bond that we have with our host nation,” said Abrahamson. “Holding the concert at Teatro Garibaldi really
demonstrates the commitment we have to our host nation community.” The U.S. Naval Forces Europe Band went through an energetic set list of holiday songs, many arranged by members of the band, delighting the crowd as they clapped along to the beat. The songs ranged from “Merry Christmas Baby” and “Eight Days of Hanukkah” to “Tu Scendi Dalle Stelle”, a classic Ital-
ian song. “The concert was wonderful and I enjoyed every minute of it,” said Maria De Blasio, community liaison for NSA Naples. “The musicians and singers were superb and the band is truly the best. I heard nothing but positive comments from the audience as they left the theater.” At the end of the show, Abrahamson took to the stage to request an encore,
and surprised the audience by introducing 11 members of the Naples Middle High School band to play the final song, “Sleigh Ride”, with the U.S. Naval Forces Band. “It was a real pleasure to have the opportunity to work with such talented students,” said Lt. Cmdr. Robert Coats, director, U.S. Naval Forces Europe Band. “Any chance we have to integrate with the
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Musician 3rd Class Christiana Rojas, assigned to U.S. Naval Forces Europe Band, performs during the Naval Support Activity (NSA) Naples holiday concert at Teatro Garibaldi in Santa Maria Capua Vetere, Italy, Dec. 15, 2019. NSA Naples is an operational ashore base that enables U.S., allied and partner nation forces to be where they are needed, when they are needed to ensure security and stability in Europe, Africa and Southwest Asia. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Donavan K. Patubo
community, whether onboard NSA Naples or out in town with our host nation population, is something that we’re excited about and happy to do.” Community members appreciated the event and are looking forward to a repeat performance in the future. “The show was amazing and [my] kids loved it,” said Brandy Radke, member of the NSA Naples community and concert attendee. “It was so much fun to have a mixed audience of Italians and Americans coming together to
enjoy holiday music. Having the students perform was such a special treat. We’ll definitely come back next year!” NSA Naples is an operational ashore base that enables U.S., allied, and partner nation forces to be where they are needed, when they are needed to ensure security and stability in Europe, Africa, and Southwest Asia. For more news on NSA Naples, please follow us on Instagram @NSANaples, Twitter @NSA_Naples, and Facebook at facebook.com/NSANaples
Lt. Cmdr. Robert Coats, director, U.S. Naval Forces Europe Band, conducts the band during a holiday concert at Teatro Garibaldi in Santa Maria Capua Vetere, Italy, Dec. 15, 2019. NSA Naples is an operational ashore base that enables U.S., allied and partner nation forces to be where they are needed, when they are needed to ensure security and stability in Europe, Africa and Southwest Asia. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Donavan K. Patubo
Musician 3rd Class Marcello Carrion, left, and Musician 3rd Class Marshall Wacker, both assigned to the U.S. Naval Forces Europe Band, perform during the Naval Support Activity (NSA) Naples holiday concert at Teatro Garibaldi in Santa Maria Capua Vetere, Italy, Dec. 15, 2019. NSA Naples is an operational ashore base that enables U.S., allied and partner nation forces to be where they are needed, when they are needed to ensure security and stability in Europe, Africa and Southwest Asia. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Donavan K. Patubo
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NSA Naples Community Brings Holiday Cheer to Santobono Children's Hospital ‘Twas the week before Christmas And all through the hospital wards Children were in need of Christmas cheer! They were feeling quite bored. Then in came Santa! And Mrs. Claus on his arm, Alongside Holly the Elf, All twinkles and charm. Then came the Brass Quintet, From the U.S. Naval Forces Europe Band, Playing holiday songs, And lending a hand. They danced through the corridors, Full of frolic and play, And made merry with the children, Pushing gray skies away. After distributing gifts, With smiles and good cheer, To NSA Naples they returned, Grinning from ear to ear. Happy holidays to all, Give thanks and give love, We hope you find joy, Higher than the stars above.
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JOBS CIVILIAN HUMAN RESOURCES (CHR) Effective immediately and until further notice, the Human Resources Office (HRO) Naples, first floor of Admin 1 aboard Capodichino, new Customers Service hours are as follows: ●Monday – 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. ●Tuesday – CLOSED (By appointment for urgent matters only) ●Wednesday – 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. ●Thursday – CLOSED (By appointment for urgent matters only) ●Friday – 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Office hours for DD-1172-2 Form (ID/CAC Cards) or work certificate requests will be on Monday, Wednesday or Friday by appointment only. Please call DSN 6265772 or 626-5409 for additional information and to schedule an appointment. For any urgent matters outside the above office hours, please contact our Front Desk at DSN 626-5409 for assistance.
U.S. POSITIONS USAJOBS website: https://don.usajobs.gov IMPORTANT NOTICE: USA Staffing Applicant Documentation – Process Change effective July 1, 2019 For any Job Announcement posted July 1, 2019, or later, all applicants, including current Department of the Navy (DON) employees, will be required to submit both eligibility and qualification supporting documents at time of application. This change in process is designed to increase the quality of our referral certificates, standardize application procedures for all DON vacancy announcements, and reduce the wait time for tentative job offers. Documentation Requirements At the time of application, applicants must provide documentation that supports the eligibility, promotion eligibility, and qualification claims they make in their application package, such as: copies of SF50s, transcripts, licenses, certifications, etc. This includes transcripts and licenses to support eligibility for announcements for occupational series in which DON employees currently reside in (e.g., engineers). Applicants that do not provide supporting documentation at the time of application will not be referred to the hiring manager. For additional information, applicants may consult the Civilian Human Resources (CHR) Office web site at https://www.cnic. navy.mil/regions/cnreurafswa/ab out/job_openings/USVacancies.ht ml, or call the CHR front desk at
DSN 626-5409 or Commercial 081568-5409. 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 please contact our front desk at DSN 626-5409 or commercial 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., 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 Support Site (Gricignano) or at the Civilian Human Resources (CHR) at Capodichino. The CHR Office must receive mailed applications by closing date of the vacancy announcement. CLOSING December 26, 2019 Electrician, Uc-2805-06, ANN#44308-522918-AG, Full-Time Permanent Functional Acquisition Systems Support Specialist, Ua-1101-05 KPP 04/03, or Ua-1101-04 KPP 03, or Ua-1101-03, ANN# 3490B502289-RR-A1, Full-Time Permanent Financial Technician, Ua-050303, ANN# 66096-513480-AG-A1, Full-Time Permanent CANCELLED Management Analyst, Ua-034302, ANN#33191-519331-PG, FullTime Permanent If you have any questions, contact the front desk at DSN 626-5409 or Commercial 081-568- 5409. You can also contact the Civilian Human Resources (CHR) Naples helpdesk at: http://cnic.navy.mil/Europe/ About/Jobs/AboutWorkingHere/in dex.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 Support Site Food Court from 8 to 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 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/ regions/ cnreurafswa/about/job_openings.h tml – 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 NAF currently has no job openings, however please keep checking the Panorama and our website for upcoming announcements and job openings.
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 9 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. Make sure you are NOT applying for a position located in Sigonella (Sicily). For any ques-
tions or concerns please call the numbers above.
NAPLES DISTRIBUTION CENTER Ann# 190003VB Warehouse Worker / 71/NA-05. Flex - Open Until Filled. Pay: $14.06 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. All positions listed above are only open to U.S. citizens who are family members of U.S. Military or Civilian personnel currently assigned to Naples, Italy. Must be 18 or older.
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Jan. 30: Story Time at Support Site Library Preschool kids will have fun with art at story time on Thursday, Jan. 30, 10:30 a.m. in the Support Site Library. For details, call DSN 629-4361 or Comm. 081-811-4361. Feb. 1 and 2: Big Game Golf Scrambles Just in time for the “Big Game,” represent your favorite pro football team at Big Game Scrambles on Saturday and Sunday, Feb. 1 and Feb. 2 at Carney Park Golf Course. A four-person, par-3 nine-hole scramble will be held Feb. 1 at 2 p.m. Prizes are for closest to flagstick and first, second and third-place teams. A four-person, 18-hole scramble will be played on Feb. 2 at 9 a.m. Prizes are for closest to the flagstick, longest drive, longest putt and first, second and third-place teams. For more details, call Comm. 081-526-2496. Feb. 1 and 8: One-Day Snow Trips Hit the slopes with day trips to local ski resorts on Saturday, Feb. 1 and 8, 6:15 a.m. to 7 p.m. At the MWR Ski Shop located at Outdoor Recreation on Support Site, rent gear or get your gear tuned and ready for the slopes. More details available at www.navymwrnaples.com/ski-shop. To register, call DSN 629-4947 or Comm. 081-811-4947. Feb. 1: Motorcycle Workshop Make sure your bike is ready for the winter at the drop-in workshop on Saturday, Feb. 1, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Auto Skills Center on Support Site. Tools are provided. Open to ages 13 and older (13-17 years old must be accompanied by an adult or legal guardian). For details, call DSN 629-4971 or Comm. 081-811-4971.
MORE BASE NOTES Feb. 1-28: Run Italy: Naples to Rome Challenge yourself to run throughout Italy in 2020 – virtually. Each month features a distance from one major Italian city to another. Run any time, any place and anywhere. Register and bring proof of your mileage to the fitness center by Feb. 28 at Capodichino Fit Zone or Support Site Fitness Forum. When you finish the leg, you will receive a gift. Finish all four legs and receive an additional prize. For details, call DSN 626-6604 or Comm. 081-8116604. Feb. 2: Groundhog's Day Bowling Celebrate Groundhog’s Day with a bowling special on Sunday, Feb. 2 from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. at Strikers Bowling Center. Bowl two games with identical scores and win one free hour of bowling for you and your friends. For more details, call DSN 629-4900 or Comm. 081811-4900. Feb. 2: Super Bowl Party fun It’s time for Super Bowl! Join your friends for some fun on Sunday, Feb. 2 at Strikers Bowling Center. Enjoy a pregame No-Tap Bowling Tournament at 6 p.m., then watch the game on the 30-foot high-definition television. Finger food buffet, door prizes and contests will be available throughout the game. For cost and more information, visit www.navymwrnaples.com/events or call DSN 629-4459 or 081-811-4900. Feb. 3-6: Register for Swim Lessons Register for swim lessons at the Capodichino Fit Zone. Session 4 lessons
are Feb. 8 to March 5. Private and semi-private lessons are held Tuesdays and Thursdays, or Saturdays. Group lessons are held on Saturdays. Lessons are available for all ages and levels. For details, visit www.navymwrnaples.com and click on Fitness. To register, call DSN 629-4254 or Comm. 081568-4254. Feb. 5: Scholarship Information Night If you are planning to attend college next year, it is time to apply for scholarships! On Thursday, Feb. 6, from 5 to 7 p.m. at Naples Middle High School, receive information about the scholarship application process. Speak to representatives from several colleges and organizations about local and militaryconnected scholarships. For details, contact the School Liaison Officer via email at NaplesSLO@eu.navy.mil or call DSN 629-6549 or Comm. 081-8116549. Feb. 6: Story Time at Support Site Library Preschool children will learn about African American heritage at story time on Thursday, Feb. 6 at 10:30 a.m. in the Support Site Library. For details, call DSN 629-4361 or Comm. 081-8114361. Feb. 8: Polar Plunge Freeze in February with a spectacular plunge on Saturday, Feb. 8, at Noon at the Support Site pool. Dress up as your favorite character or superhero. Warm towels and hot chocolate will be waiting for all swimmers. Open to swim-
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mers 10 years and older. Kids 10-17 must pass the Navy Youth Swim Test at Capodichino Fit Zone pool before registering. For swim test requirements, go to www.navymwrnaples.com and click on Aquatics. Register at Capodichino Fit Zone pool by Feb. 7. Onsite registration begins at 10:30 a.m. on Feb. 8. For details, email nsa.mwr_aquatics@eu.navy.mil or call DSN 626-4254 or Comm. 081-811-4254. Now-Feb. 29: Outdoor Recreation Ski Shop Opens Visit the Ski Shop on Support Site for your winter ski trips. Services include ski and snowboard package rentals and equipment tune-up/repairs. Register for MWR One-Day Snow Trips. For details visit www.navymwrnaples.com/ski-shop or call DSN 629-4947 or Comm. 081-8114947. Apply for Free and Reduced Meals There is a free and reduced price meal program for families in need of financial assistance. To qualify, complete an application and return to your local School Liaison Officer at the Fleet and Family Support Center (FFSC). Applications can be found at Naples Community Schools, FFSC, and at https://www.mynavyexchange.com/StudentMealProgram-FARM. Be sure to complete the entire application as incomplete applications are unable to be approved. Any previously approved applicants are required to reapply each school year. All accounts will be deleted within 30 days of the new school year. Applications do not transfer from other schools, any new student to Naples must reapply. For details email NaplesSLO@eu.navy.mil or call DSN 6296549 or Comm. 081-811-6549.
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Happy New year
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New Year / Nuovo Anno January / Gennaio First / Primo Celebrate / Celebrare Fireworks / Fuochi d'artificio Midnight / Mezzanotte Confetti / Coriandoli
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Family / Famiglia Tradition / Tradizione Toast / Brindisi Kiss / Bacio Dance / Danza Party / Festa Decade / Decennio
LET IT SNOW Gloves / Guanti Scarf / Sciarpa Snow / La Neve Ice / Ghiaccio White / Bianca Flake / Fiocco Sled / Slitta Flurry / Raffica Winter / Inverno Cold / Freddo Ski / Sciare Freeze / Congelare Slippery / Scivoloso
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DAILY TOURS
New Year’s Traditions Around the World By Lt. Jamie Moroney
The New Year is approaching, and with it comes the New Year’s Eve celebration! In the United States, many people traditionally celebrate by singing “Auld Lang Syne”, giving a loved one a kiss, making resolutions, and eating black-eyed peas to bring luck. But did you know that many countries around the world have very different traditions? In Spain, the big tradition is to eat 12 grapes – one for each stroke of the clock at midnightrepresenting one month of luck per grape for the New Year. In the larger cities, citizens take to the main squares to participate in the custom with others. In Italy, some of the old traditions include heaving old personal items out of the windows and smashing pottery and plates onto the ground to drive away bad omens. Though rarely practiced these days, it’s a good idea to watch your head! Italians also eat lentils to bring good luck and prosperity in the coming year.
In Scotland, the tradition of Hogmanay, or “first-footing”, is observed. This custom requires the first person to cross the door into someone’s home to bring a gift. It’s unlucky not to! The Scots also conduct bonfire ceremonies that include swinging giant fireballs on poles to purify the coming year. The fireballs symbolize the sun. In many Central and South American countries, wearing different colors of clothing are believed to bring luck into different areas of your life in the coming year. Some example colors include red, for love, and yellow, for money. In Greece, many families hang an onion on the front door of their homes on New Year’s Eve. The onion symbolizes rebirth in the New Year. In fact, parents will wake their children on New Year’s Day by taking the onion and tapping them on the head with it! Whether you eat grapes or black-eyed peas, bring a gift or tap each other on the head with onions, we here at NSA Naples wish you an exciting holiday season and a happy New Year!
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
Dec 21: Sassi of Matera & Live Nativity Scene . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...€55 Dec 22: Kids’ Treasure Hunt at the Royal Palace...€29 Dec 27: Children Ceramic Class . . . . . . . . . . . . ...€35 Dec 28: Afternoon at the Circus . . . . . . . . . . . . ...€25 Dec 29: Family Day at Cantina del Vesuvio Winery . . . . . . . . . ...€45 Dec 30: Salerno Christmas Lights . . . . . . . . . . . ...€27 Dec 31: Christmas Alley Shopping . . . . . . . . . . ...€25
Wine tasting tours are for adults only
EXTENDED TOURS Dec 24-Dec 25: Christmas in Gubbio & Assisi. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . €225 Dec. 30-Jan. 2: New Year’s Individual Package to London...prices start from. . . . . . . €599 Jan 18-Jan 19: M.L.K. Weekend in Florence & Pisa . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . €195 Feb 16-Feb 17: The Carnival of Putignano . . €195 Apr 18-Apr 19: Easter Weekend in Florence & Pisa . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . €200 For tour information, call the USO
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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 6265112) 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 626-5856/ 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.
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