Panorama November 29, 2019

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

64th year, No. 45

Friday, November 29, 2019

“Thanks for Giving” Concert Honors Volunteers By Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Drew Verbis CNE-CNA Public Affairs

Adm. James G. Foggo III, commander, U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa and commander, Allied Joint Force Command (JFC) Naples, Italy, and Italian Air Force Brig. Gen. Paolo Tarantino, commander, Italian Air Force Academy, hosted a “Thanks for Giving” concert performed by the U.S. Naval Forces Europe Band at the Italian Air Force Academy in Naples, Italy, Nov. 22, 2019. The two commanders organized the concert as a way to highlight the warm relationship both NATO and U.S. Navy have with the city of Naples and also to thank the volunteers and organizations who support the military and their family members in Naples. “Music is an important tool of unity,” said Foggo. “It keeps people united from different cultures, education, and religions. I deeply value the relation-

The U.S. Naval Forces Europe Band performs at the “Thanks for Giving” concert hosted by Adm. James G. Foggo III, commander, U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa and commander, Allied Joint Force Command (JFC) Naples, Italy, and Italian Air Force Brig. Gen. Paolo Tarantino, commander, Italian Air Force Academy, at the Italian Air Force Academy in Naples, Italy, Nov. 22, 2019. Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Drew Verbis

ships I have made with the local community here, and I appreciate the warm hospitality that Napoli has shown me – as well as the men and women of NATO who are stationed here. Napoli has long held a special place in my heart; this

is my third tour here, and each one gives me a deeper appreciation for this incredible city.” The Band performed a variety of instrumental and vocal compositions, including music composed by Musician 1st Class Brian

Sadler, a medley of Motown hits, and the popular Italian song “Tuo Vuo fa l’Americao,” performed by Luogotenente Francesco Desiato and Chief Musician Robert Taylor. THANKS FOR GIVING

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Deputy Commander, U.S. 6th Fleet, Visits French Aircraft Carrier FS Charles de Gaulle From U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa / U.S. 6th Fleet

Rear Adm. William J. Houston, deputy commander, U.S. 6th Fleet, was hosted aboard the French aircraft carrier FS Charles de Gaulle by French Rear Adm. Marc Aussedat, commander, French Maritime Forces, Nov. 19, 2019. While aboard, Houston toured the ship and observed flight operations before joining ship leadership for lunch. DEPUTY COMMANDER VISITS FRENCH AIRCRAFT CARRIER Page 7

Rear Adm. William J. Houston, deputy commander, U.S. 6th Fleet, left, learns about the capabilities of French aircraft assigned to aircraft carrier FS Charles de Gaulle (R91) during a ship tour, Nov. 19, 2019. U.S. 6th Fleet assets routinely exercise and operate with their French counterparts in exercises throughout the European region. Photo by Marine Nationale Défense Sébastien Chenal

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Esper Asks SEALs, Navy to Focus on Standards, Ethics BY C. Todd Lopez

Defense Secretary Dr. Mark T. Esper said he wants the Navy and the SEALs to focus now on professionalism and ethics following the resignation of Richard V. Spencer as Navy secretary. “I want the SEALs and the Navy to move beyond this now and get fully focused on their warfighting mission, and I also want them focused on resetting their professional standards, ethics and conduct,” Esper said Monday at the Pentagon. “These two issues are related and I know the service has plans to address this head-on.” Esper said he asked for Spencer’s resignation because he had lost trust and confidence in Spencer, citing several rules of conduct for defense leaders that he said Spencer had violated. Among those rules is a respect for the chain of command, supporting an agreed-upon decision in both public and private, being willing to resign if you don’t like an agreedupon position, and refraining from discussing “sensitive internal deliberations.” ESPER ASKS SEALS, NAVY TO FOCUS ON STANDARDS, ETHICS Page 11


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