Panorama June 30, 2017

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New Web Tuition Assistance Automation Significantly Speeds Approval Process From Navy College Program Public Affairs

Soldiers of the Polish and Romanian Army conducted low-level mechanized training including IED drills and air assaults with U.S. Army Chinooks on June 11, 2017. For the full story see page 11. MoD Crown Copyright Photo by Cpl Ben Maher

OSHA Recognizes U.S. Naval Hospital Naples as Navy OCONUS Voluntary Protection ‘Star’ Site

By Lt. Cmdr. Willie Barksdale U.S. Naval Hospital Naples Public Affairs

U.S. Naval Hospital (USNH) Naples achieved Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s Voluntary Protection Program “Star” recognition from the DoD Safety Management Center of Excellence during an onsite visit to the hospital last month.

OSHA’s VPP recognizes workplaces that maintain effective safety and

health management systems and maintain injury and illness rates below national Bureau of Labor Statistics averages for their respective industries.

“Our involvement in this program confirms our commitment to keeping our patients and staff safe, healthy and on the job,” Capt. Steven Blivin, USNH Naples commanding officer, said. “Ensuring we maintain this Star status if further proof of how we provide the best, world class

care to our patients, keeping warfighters in the fight.”

USNH Naples is the fourth Navy OCONUS facility to achieve this outstanding distinction. The VPP Star recognizes the command’s safety programs among the best in the world.

During the presentation, Chris Chaffin, Safety Management System Implementation team lead, remarked on the many positive impressions he and his team noticed during the assessment.

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

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As part of the Navy’s transformation to a virtual service delivery model, the Navy College Program launched an update to the My Education portal June 27, significantly improving the Web Tuition Assistance approval process for Sailors taking off-duty education courses.

“We’ve automated a major portion of the WebTA authorization process to improve accuracy, reduce the time it takes to complete the application, and get vouchers authorized,” Cathe Waters, Naval Education and Training Professional Development Center Voluntary Education (VOLED) lead program analyst, said. “Not only does the new process give commanding officers greater authority in the TA authorization process, the improvements will enable faster enrollments, grade posting, invoice payments, and make voluntary education less stressful for our Sailors.”

Previously, Sailors had to wait for the Navy College staff to manually verify and authorize their WebTA applications after command approval. The new process automatically checks/validates the Academic Institution’s (AI) course/tuition information, validates a Sailor’s status, including degree plan, counseling, no missing grades, EAOS status, TA annual usage, etc.

As part of the update, the My Education portal also adds an AI module where Sailors can select their courses/tuition rates and have those automatically uploaded to the WebTA voucher.

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CAPTAIN’S CORNER

By Capt. Doug Carpenter NSA Naples Commanding Officer

July 4th weekend is here and while that means some time off for R&R with family and friends, it’s also an opportunity to remember and celebrate the history behind the birth of our Nation.

This, of course, began in 1776 with the signing of the Declaration of Independence. Two hundred forty-one years ago, on July 4th, 1776, the Continental Congress declared that “these united Colonies are, and of Right, ought to be Free and Independent States.” And thus from 13 former British colonies was born an entirely new thing in the world, the United States of America.

The road from revolution to independence was long, paved with many disagreements and frequent setbacks. During the year between Lexington and Concord, and the signing of the Declaration, many colonists actually didn’t want to break away from Great Britain. These were not Loyalists since they were fighting against the British, but rather citizen colonists who were fighting for the right to have their own colonial legislatures to govern America, instead of the British Parliament. The Patriots who wanted complete independence obviously disagreed with this approach, but they all continued to work together to achieve something greater. Eventually on July 2nd, 1776, the revolutionary wing won out. On this day, representatives from 12 colonies voted to officially cut political ties with Great Britain, with the New York representatives coming to agreement a week later. On July 4th, the actual wording of the Declaration of Independence was approved by the group, and thus we celebrate Independence Day on July 4th.

The story of just how these events unfolded is rich with politics, infighting, disagreement, sacrifice and ultimately compromise. Different personalities and ideologies clashed, even in the final moments leading up to the signature of the Declaration of Independence. They eventually put their differences aside, put their lives on the line, and signed that most cherished document which formed our great nation. One of the most important things to take away from this holiday and celebrate is that while as Americans we may differ on policy and positions, at the end of the day we believe in life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness and we have an obligation to find common ground to move forward together to achieve something greater.

So remember as you’re firing up the grills, filling your coolers, and celebrating at Carney Park this weekend and Central Park on July 4th, that on this holiday we are celebrating the actions that define our way of life and unite many different people from many different walks of life to work in common cause for freedom.

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BASE NOTES Support Site Pool Summer Swim Lessons Learn to swim or simply improve on your skills this summer with group or private lessons. The Support Site pool will offer Group Swim Lessons will run Monday through Thursday mornings for two weeks for the following dates: July 10-20; July 24-August 3; and August 7-17. Registration is two days before commencement of lessons.

Private Swim Lessons will run Tuesday and Thursday mornings 8 to 8:30 a.m. or 8:35 to 9:05 a.m. Private lessons consist of one person and one instructor; semi-private lessons consists of two persons at the same swim level with one instructor. Lessons for both are 30-minutes long. For details call DSN 629-6513 or Comm. 081-811-6513.

June 30-July 1: Festa Americana at Carney Park Don’t miss this year’s Festa Americana at Carney Park, as we celebrate America’s birthday. There will be food and beverage sales, non-food vendor booths, rides (free on Friday for U.S. ID Cardholders), live entertainment, contests, a softball tournament and much more. For details visit www.navymwrnaples.com/fourt-of-july-events June 30-July 3: Carney Park NEX Mini Mart Hours The Carney Park Navy Exchange Mini Mart will have modified hours for the Fourth of July weekend. They are: June 30–10 a.m. to 7 p.m.; July 1 and 2–8 a.m. to 7 p.m.; and July 3–8 a.m. to 5 p.m. For details call Comm. 081-813-5243.

July 1: Liberty Stand Up Paddle Board Trip Join the Liberty Program for an exciting Stand Up Paddle (SUP) board trip along the Bay of Naples. Trip consists of a 5 kilometer paddle in open water and is led by a Napoli SUP professional. Single/Unaccompanied Sailors E1-E6 may register at the Support Site or Capo Liberty Center five days prior to trip date. Call for costs and details at DSN 629-4108 or Comm. 081-811-4108.

July 3: 4-Day Archery Course with Outdoor Recreation Shoot the Bulls-Eye with a four-day archery course

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at Support Site Youth Center Gym on July 3.

Course is open to 10 years and up and includes four, one-hour sessions, equipment and qualified FITARCO instructor. Note: 17 years and younger must be accompanied by a parent/adult. For registration (no later than four days before course) or details call DSN 629-4947 or Comm. 081-811-4947.

July 4: Backyard BBQ at Support Site Central Park Bring your Cornhole boards, croquet sets, Big Jenga seta, blankets and lawn chairs for an incredible Fourth of July at Support Site Central Park. The event runs from 4 p.m. to midnight on July 4, and is open to the entire community.

Music, games, food, late night showing, amusement rides and more will make this celebration unforgettable. For details call DSN 629-7911 or Comm. 081-811-7911.

July 5-30: Open Water Dive Course Outdoor Recreation is offering an Open Water Diver Courses in Baia through our contracted scuba instructors. The dive course will be held on four Wednesdays and two two weekends (either Saturday or Sunday, depending on weather) in July. The dive course is open to patrons 16 years and above. Register at the Outdoor Recreation Center one day prior to course start date. For details call DSN 629-4947, Comm. 081-811-4947.

July 6: Outdoor Recreation Kayaking Paddling Workshops Want to learn how to kayak? Take an Outdoor Recreation Kayaking Paddling Workshop, an introductory class which illustrates the basic paddling skills, equipment and safety procedures that will give you the knowledge required to participate with more comfort in our kayaking day trips. Classes are available at the Support Site Pool and are open to ages 12 and up. Cost includes activity instruction and equipment.

For details call DSN 629-4947 or Comm. 081-8114947.

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Italian Nursing Students From Rome Visit USNH Naples Capt. Dale Ramirez, U.S. Naval Hospital Naples director, nursing services/senior nurse executive, speaks to Italian nursing students visiting from Rome on June 22, 2017.

The students, from the Nursing University in Pineta Grande Clinic, in Villaggio Coppola, a satellite from the Tor Vergata University, were able to tour the facilities including a delivery room and a semi-private patient ward.

Photo by MC1 Daniel Barker

ITALIAN NEWS BRIEFS COMPILED BY TERESA MEROLA NSA NAPLES PUBLIC AFFAIRS

Soccer Legend to Receive Honorary Naples Citizenship Napoli soccer legend Diego Armando Maradona will receive the honorary citizenship of Naples on July 5 at Piazza del Plebiscito in a ceremony starting at 9:30 p.m. The ceremony will be preceded by a musical show. Naples’ city council recently voted to give Maradona the keys of the city because of his “commitment and love” when he lead the soccer club to two Series “A” titles in 1987 and 1990.

Archaeologists Discover Third Century Ruins While Excavating New Metro Line in Rome During excavations of the new metro “C” line in Rome, archaeologists found ruins of a third century building, including a dog’s skeleton. Archaeologists discovered the finding while they were examining a 33-foot hole near the ancient Aurelian walls. The dig has unearthed two spaces dating to the middle of the imperial period which, due to a fire, features well-conserved parts of a wooden ceiling and furniture.

The culture ministry described the finds as “A Pompeii-like scene evoking comparisons with the inhabitants trapped by the eruption of Vesuvius in

79 A.D. preserved where they died in its ashes.” The archaeologists said the fire had hardened the artifacts, preserving them with a quality of preservation rarely found. The latest finds include a stool or table leg, two tables, a wooden railing or handrail, frescoed wall fragments with a reddish hue and black-and-white mosaic floor tiles on the upper floor of the collapsed building. They offer clues to how Romans lived and built during the mid-imperial period of the Roman Empire. Experts say the ruins might be from an aristocrat’s home at the foot of the nearby Celian Hill or from a nearby military barracks that had been explored in other excavations for the metro line.

Campania’s Largest Free Dog Area to Open Next Month The largest free dog area in Campania region will open in Pianura, Naples, next month. Dogs will have a new 5,000 square meter (nearly 6,000 square yards) open space, with picnic and relaxation areas, volleyball courts and basketball. The park will be equipped with dog agility paths, screeching area, and water points to ensure the wellbeing of dogs as well as their masters.

In addition, there will be several benches and boxes so owners can deposit excrements and waste of various kinds.

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THE INSIDE PAGE Volunteers Needed 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 081568-4788 or 626-4788 or visit American Red Cross Naples on Facebook.

Naples Military HOG Chapter Seeking New Members Naples Military HOG Chapter (NMC) is looking for members to join a great bunch of folks whose interest is to have fun and enjoy Italy on the back of a motorcycle. We have monthly meetings, weekend rides throughout the hillsides of Italy, overnight stays at beach resorts or remote towns, and enjoy Italy with other Italian HOG Chapters. We do NMC Chapter rides which are only open to HOG members, and rides with other bikers, not just HOGs. For details contact Wally Laysa at roadglidecruzer@gmail.com or 081-5681935 or 342-517-5350; or Doug Lyyski at dlyyski@gmail.com or 081-568-2905 or visit the NEX Military Car Sales Associate at the Support Site Food Court.

Animals Without Limits (AWL) is searching for volunteers who want to help at our Animal Hospice in Lago Patria. We also need volunteers for different projects on the Support Site base. For details email awlrescueteam@gmail.com or director@animalswithoutlimits.com.

The American Soccer Club (ASC) of Napoli is looking for qualified coaches. For details email doc@ascnapoli.com.

Ongoing / On the Horizon 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 Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. For details call DSN 6263913 or Comm. 081-568-3913.

Naples Middle High School Marching Band Parents of Naples Middle High School Students: Looking for a fun and educational after school activity for your kids?

Good news! There is still time to join the NMHS Marching Band! Interested? Check us out Tuesdays and Thursdays at 3 p.m. in the Band Room. For details, email louis.hewett@eu.dodea.edu 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.

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HISTORY: FIRST AFRICAN-AMERICAN MAKES FLAG RANK 29), and Cruiser Destroyer Group 2, Eleventh Naval District, and later Third Fleet, where he was promoted to the rank of vice admiral. Gravely finished his career as On July 1, 1972, Rear Adm. Samuel L. Gravely Jr. bethe director of the Defense Communications Agency in came the first African-American to achieve flag rank in Washington, D.C. the U.S. Navy.

Education and hard work was the secret to his success.

By anyone’s standards, this was a remarkable accompli- In 1963, Gravely and another officer in his class became shment, yet it was only one of many significant achievethe first African-Americans to attend the Naval War Colments – and firsts – for this outstanding officer. They lege in Newport, Rhode Island. include: The first African American in the U.S. Navy to Gravely had a philosophy that guided him throughout serve aboard a fighting ship as an officer; the first to com- his life. “Success in life is the result of several factors,” he mand a Navy ship; the first fleet commander; and the said. “My formula is simply education plus motivation first to become a flag officer. plus perseverance.”

Gravely was a distinguished veteran of World War II, An example of how that simple – but effective – philosoKorea and Vietnam with a career that spanned from 1944 phy carried him through tough times came to light during to 1982. He was born on June 4, 1922, in Richmond, Virgi- a 1998 interview with the Richmond Times-Dispatch, nia, the oldest of five children of Mary George Gravely when Gravely said that despite racial barriers were being and Samuel L. Gravely, who was a postal worker. He atofficially knocked down, racism in the 1960s still existed tended Virginia Union University but left before graduaopenly in the Navy. For example, he was excluded from ting to enlist in the Naval Reserve in September 1942. bachelor officers’ quarters (BOQ) and officers’ clubs at In 1943, Gravely participated in the Navy V-12 program, some bases. Banned from the BOQ and the clubs, Gravely which was designed to select and train prospective Naval said he used that extra time to take Navy correspondence officers. As part of this training, he attended the Univercourses, which ultimately worked to his advantage, as he sity of California in Los Angeles, was able to advance farther and faPre-Midshipman School in New Jerster, despite the not-so-hidden racism sey, and Midshipmen School at Cohe encountered at times. lumbia University. On December 14, “Knowledge,” he said, “is the most 1944, Gravely successfully compleimportant weapon in our arsenal.” ted the midshipman training, becoGravely’s personal awards included ming the first African American the Legion of Merit, the Bronze Star, commissioned as an officer from the the Meritorious Service Medal, the Navy Reserve Officer Training Navy Commendation Medal with Course.

Combat “V” with one Gold Star with At the end of World War II, like Combat “V” in lieu of second award. millions of active-duty service memHis honors extended well beyond bers, Gravely was released from acthe military. In 1979, he was named tive duty, yet he remained in the Virginian of the Year by the Virginia Naval Reserve, and returned to his Press Association. Samuel L. Gravely hometown of Richmond to resume Junior Elementary School in Hayschool at Virginia Union University. market, Virginia (where he lived After graduating with a bachelor’s after retiring from the Navy), was deThen-Capt. Samuel L. Gravely Jr., speaking at the degree in history in 1948 he began dicated in June 2009. The school ceremony marking his promotion to flag rank working as a railway postal clerk. adopted his personal philosophy as aboard USS Jouett (DLG 29) at San Diego, CaliforGravely was recalled to active duty their motto: “Success = Education + nia, on June 2, 1971. He was the first African-Amerin 1949. As part of the Navy’s reMotivation + Perseverance.” Admiral ican to be selected to the rank of Admiral and the sponse to President Harry S. TrumaGravely Boulevard, a street in front first to command a Navy warship. U.S. Navy Photo n’s Executive Order to desegregate of his boyhood home in Richmond, the Armed Services, his initial duty was renamed in his honor, and in Nowas recruiting in the Washington, D.C. area. He was tavember 2010, USS Gravely (DDG 107), an Arleigh Burkesked specifically with recruiting African-Americans into class guided missile destroyer, was named in Graveley’s the Navy. honor. Homeported in Norfolk, Virginia, the ship’s motto, With the Korean War gearing up, Gravely returned to “First to Conquer” is a testament to Gravely’s groundcombat service as a communications officer aboard the breaking accomplishments in paving the way for blacks in battleship USS Iowa (BB 61). He then transferred from the Navy. the Naval Reserve to the regular Navy in 1955.

Gravely died at the National Naval Medical Center in During his naval career, Gravely served on several other Bethesda, Maryland, on October 22, 2004, following a ships, and in a string of “firsts” he commanded USS Falstroke, and he was buried in Arlington National Cemegout (DER 324), USS Taussig (DD 746), USS Jouett (DLG tery.

By Gary Nichols NSA Public Affairs

SPOTLIGHT: HOSPITALMAN MAKOY RETALLICK

Hospitalman Makoy Retallick, from Cassville, Wisconsin, reported to U.S. Naval Hospital Naples July of 2015. As a Pharmacy technician, she participates in the day-to-day operations of the pharmacy and safely prepares medications for more than 38,000 beneficiaries.

Pharmacy operations include preparing inpatient and outpatient medications, maintaining sufficient stocking levels, medication inspections throughout 26 departments in the hospital and sustaining excellent customer service.

“I enjoy being a Pharmacy technician. It wasn’t something I ever thought about doing, but I am glad that the U.S. Navy introduced me to it,” Retallick said. “Patients will always need medications and knowing that I get to safely and effectively provide them with medications is a gratifying feeling.”

She enjoys working out, spending time with her close friends, and the travel opportunities being stationed in Naples provides.

Her short term goal is to advance to Third Class Petty Officer. Her long term goals are to become a pharmacist and start a family.

“I am truly blessed to be stationed in Naples and to have the opportunity to travel around the world at such a young age,” Retallick said. “I never imagined that I would get to see what the world has to offer.”

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5 FLEET AND FAMILY SUPPORT CENTER EVENTS THIS WEEK June 30, 2017

For more information about local Fleet and Family Support Center (FFSC) events, visit www.facebook.com/NaplesFFSC

ABH1 Joshua Thorpe speaks at an event recognizing the historical and cultural accomplishments of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender individuals in recognition of LGBT Pride Month on June 23, 2017, at the Capodichino theater. The event was hosted by the Multi-Cultural Heritage Committee and for LGBT service members and families, June serves as a month to celebrate progress in the path to full equality. Photo by MC1 Daniel Barker

Navy Celebrates 2017 LGBT Pride Month From Chief of Naval Personnel Public Affairs

The Navy joins the nation in recognizing Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender (LGBT) Pride Month throughout the month of June.

ALNAV 006/17 encourages participation in all the heritage celebrations and special observances throughout the year. The Department of Defense (DoD) began observing LGBT Pride Month in 2012.

Initially established as “Gay and Lesbian Month”

by Presidential Proclamation in 2000, LGBT Pride Month recognizes the accomplishments of the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender community.

The LGBT community is part of One Navy Team that contributes their diverse talents, skills and service to the strength of the force.

“To remain the finest seagoing fighting force, the Navy needs men and women who are the right fit for the right job regardless of race, gender, sexual orientation, creed or gender identity,” Capt. Candace Eckert, Special Assistant for Inclusion and Diversity, said. “Our goal is to ensure that the mission is carried out by the most qualified and capable Sailors. If an individual can meet the Navy’ s standards, they should be afforded the opportunity to be part of the One Navy Team.”

The Navy is committed to recruiting and retaining top talent regardless of race, class, sex or background. A diverse, inclusive environment allows diversity of thought and innovation to thrive.

In 2016, the DoD instituted a policy change allowing transgender individuals to serve in the military as their preferred gender.

For service members, repeal of Don’ t Ask, Don’ t Tell in 2011 allowed gay, lesbian and bisexuals to serve openly in the United States Armed Forces.

For more information about LGBT Pride Month, visit: http://www.deomi.org/hum an-relations/special-observances.cfm.

August 2 Deadline for Vacation Bible School is Approaching NSA Naples Religious Ministries Vacation Bible School (VBS) is offering Galaxy Starveyors – an opportunity for children (K-6th grade) to participate in interactive Bible stories, music, fun experiments, crafts, games, dinner and more from August 6 to 10. The event will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Support Site Chapel. Are you interested in volunteering for this event?

Children from 7th grade to adults are needed.

Mandatory training is required for all volunteers. Deadline for volunteer registration is August 2.

For details or to register call Crystal Fabacher at DSN 629-4600 or email naplesvbs17 @gmail.com, stop by the chapel or visit NSA Naples Vacation Bible School on Facebook.

● July 6: Steps to Federal Employment, 9 a.m. to noon, Support Site FFSC. ● July 7: ICR for Families, 7:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Meet at TLA bus stop. Personal expenses: 20 euro. ● July 7: Sponsorship Training, 9 a.m. to noon, Support Site FFSC. ● July 10-14: SAPR VA Training, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Capo Admin II Room G-14. ● July 11: Easy Italian, 9 a.m. to noon, Support Site FFSC (1 of 3 Sessions). ● July 12-16: Pre-Separation, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Support Site FFSC. ● July 12: Interview Skills with Special Toastmasters International guest speaker, 9 a.m. to noon, Support Site FFSC. ● July 12: Capstone Event, 9 a.m. to noon, Capo Library Conference Room. ● July 13: Infant Massage, 10 a.m. to noon, Support Site FFSC. ● July 14: The Happiest Baby, 11 a.m. to noon, Support Site FFSC. All classes require registration.

Call 081-811-6372 for more information or to register.

ENERGY CONSERVATION How Many Sailors Does It Take To Change a Lightbulb?

From NSA Naples Energy Management Team

The answer: Only one – you! But what kind of bulb should you buy? Well to answer this question, here is some background information to help you to become a better informed consumer, and a better energy user.

A 60-watt incandescent bulb may be a bit cheaper to purchase – around $2-4 per bulb. But what does it really cost less to light that bulb? The answer may surprise you.

In the long term you end up paying more for that “cheap” bulb than you might think. Your average yearly operating cost will be about four to five times of what that bulb costs.

Plus, incandescent bulbs, use a flimsy, easily damaged filament.

Yes, they produce light, but they also produce a lot of heat, too.

Even if not damaged, a typical incandescent light bulb is expected to only last about 750 hours.

On the outside, LED light bulbs look like incandescent bulbs, and are available in a variety of sizes, shapes and colors, but that’s where the similarities end. On the inside LED bulbs are made of reliable and long-lasting light emitting diodes, and they produce far less heat, too.

A standard 12-watt LED bulb, produces the equivalent light of a 70-watt incandescent bulb, and costs $3-5 per bulb. So the cost is only slightly more expensive than a standard 60-watt incandescent bulb. And, unlike incandescent bulbs, the yearly operating cost of an LED bulb is less than the cost of the bulb itself.

LED light bulbs can last up to 50,000 hours, which is about 67 times longer than the lifespan of an incandescent bulb. If you were to purchase 67 incandescent bulbs (at an average price of $3 per bulb) to equal the lifespan of that one “more costly LED bulb,” you would end up paying a total of $201.

It’s obvious: LED bulbs are the smarter, better choice for all your lighting needs. For more information about light bulbs visit our Facebook page – @NSANaplesEnergyConservation – which can help you choose the perfect bulb for your needs.

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SOUND OFF: WHO WOULD YOU LIKE TO MEET?

Daniela Floco

HM3 Dustin Fulton

“If I could me anyone from history I would want to meet Albert Einstein so I could tell him what kind of impact his ideas had in changing the world and what a revolution his ideas were.”

“If I could meet anyone from history it would be Tut Moses because of all the different things he did in Egypt and I would ask if he saw the evolution of Egypt becoming a country.”

Travis Reynolds “If I could meet anyone in history I would want to meet Louis Armstrong because everything that happens in music today, absolutely everything, he did in the 1920s.”

Jason Jones

IS1 Kevin Pulley “I think it would be interesting to meet General Douglas Macarthur. I would like to know how he led such a large and diverse group to success.”

“If I could meet anyone in history it would be Arthur Davidson because he was the inventor and founder of Harley Davidson and as a Harley rider it would be amazing.”

Make a Safe SPLASH this Summer with MWR Aquatics

By Robin Hillyer Miles Special contributor to Navy Installations Command Public Affairs

nificantly reduced,” Seth, added.

The SPLASH campaign focuses on six key principles: stay within arm’s reach (adult supervision is the first line of deThrough this summer’s SPLASH cam- fense); protect your non-swimmers (inflatable floats and devices are not paign, the Navy Installations Command’s Morale, Welfare and Recreation designed to save your child); learn to swim (Navy MWR provides swim les(MWR) Fitness program is educating sons for all ages); assess swim skills parents and youth on swimming pool (proper skills assessment is vital); safety and the dangers associated swim safely (youth non-swimwith unsupervised swimming. mers and swimmers must remain “The Navy MWR Fitness in their designated areas); and SPLASH campaign was dehang it up (no tweet, text or veloped in an effort to eduphone call is worth risking a cate our patrons on pool child’s life) to reduce the likelisafety and the importance of hood of drowning. staying alert while swim“The SPLASH initiative proming,” Ira Seth, MWR Fitness vides wonderful resources for Specialist at Navy Installations parents at our facilities,” Robyn Command, said.

Gross, Naval Base Kitsap, BreAccording to the Centers for Dismerton, Washington, aquatics ease Control and Prevention, about manager, said. “The staff hands 10 people die from unintentional out SPLASH brochures to parents drowning every day. Of these, during our swim lessons and at our two are children ages 14 or large pool party events. It’s helped to younger. Drowning ranks fifth among improve the overall safety at our facilithe leading causes of unintentional inties by reminding parents to keep an jury deaths in the United States.

“With structured swim lessons, profes- eye on their children in the water.” sional swim skills assessment, safe play As part of SPLASH, in order to attain full access to a Navy MWR aquatics faand active parental supervision, the risk of accidental drownings can be sig- cility, including slides, diving board,

and other recreational activities, all youths 17 and under must successfully pass the Navy Youth Swim Test, which is valid for one year.

To receive a wristband, children must demonstrate specific swimming standards that are assessed by Navy MWR lifeguards.

“The implementation of wristbands in our facility for identifying swimmers and non-swimmers has made it very easy for the lifeguards to keep kids in the proper swim zones and to quickly identify children who have wandered into the wrong zone accidentally before an incident occurs,” Gross, said.

For more information on SPLASH or to schedule a swim test for your chil-

dren, contact your local Navy MWR aquatics facility.

Navy MWR aquatics programs and services include 56 year-round swimming pools, 37 seasonal pools and 32 waterfront operations (oceans, lakes, bays, coves, and marinas). In addition, Navy MWR aquatics facilities offer swim lessons, family fitness programming, aquatics fitness classes, and command training support.

Navy Installations Command is comprised of approximately 53,000 military and civilian personnel worldwide responsible for the operations, maintenance and quality of life programs to support the Navy’s fleet, Sailors and their families.

Support Site Pool Summer Swim Lessons Learn to swim or simply improve on your skills this summer with group or private lessons. The Support Site pool will offer Group Swim Lessons will run Monday through Thursday mornings for two weeks for the following dates: July 10-20; July 24-August 3; and August 7-17. Registration is two days before commencement of lessons.

Private Swim Lessons will run Tuesday and Thursday mornings 8 to 8:30 a.m. or 8:35 to 9:05 a.m. – Private lessons consist of one person and one instructor; semi-private lessons consists of two persons at the same swim level with one instructor. Lessons for both are 30-minutes long. For details call DSN 629-6513 or Comm. 081-811-6513.

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WEB TA PROGRAM

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“If all Navy requirements are met, if the Sailor has used course and tuition information from AI module to populate the WebTA request, and if the request is command approved, then My Education automatically sends the service member a link to the school payment voucher for signing and delivery to the Academic Institution” Waters added.

“Our approval backlog for TA requests has averaged nearly five-hundred on any given day, each requiring manual review,” Lt. Cmdr. Nick Turner, NETPDC VOLED deputy director, said. “The new automated WebTA process will significantly reduce the backlog, allowing exceptionally quick turnaround.”

For a Sailor to have their WebTA request accepted and command approved, they need to meet specific training and policy requirements, (training completed, academic counseling by a Navy College Counselor, degree plan uploaded, passing the PRT, recommended for advancement, etc.) to qualify.

Mandatory training includes TA Policy and Procedures Training and the Joint Knowledge Online Higher Education Prep Course. Training can be found at the Navy College website under ‘Resources’ and ‘Training.’ Navy College Education Counselors also provide the required academic counseling to help Sailors define their goals and select an education program. Once a college/university and a program have been selected, Sailors work with their AI to produce an education plan which they upload to their ‘My Education,’ ‘education tab,’ and ‘upload files’ tab.

When all the above requirements have been met, Sailors are able to create, save, and submit their WebTA application, entering the Command Ap-

prover’s e-mail address. WebTA applications that do not pass the automatic checks will be reviewed and manually processed by a Navy College Program staff member, requiring extra time to fix problems. WebTA requests received prior to 27 June will continue to be manually processed until all are funded.

“As a final push to help eliminate the current WebTA queue, we will be concentrating efforts of the Navy College Virtual Education Center (NCVEC) staff on Friday June 30 and Monday July 3 for TA processing,” Turner said. “On those days, live chat and help requests will still be available for Sailors needing assistance. Normal VEC hours will resume July 5.”

It is highly recommended that WebTA applications be submitted no later than 30 days in advance, but all WebTA applications MUST be command approved no later than 14 calendar days prior to an AI’s published term start date.

Applications may be submitted for approval up to 120 days prior to term start dates.

Visit the NCP website: https://www.navycollege.navy.mil to start the education process, submit a Help Request at the Assistance Center, initiate a Live Chat session, or review knowledge management articles. The NCVEC can be reached toll free 1-877-838-1659 Monday-Friday 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. EST. If you prefer speaking to someone face-to-face about this new program call DSN 626-6683 / 6266681or email lawrence.daley@eu.navy.mil or rusty.sanders@eu.navy.mil to set up an appointment at the Navy College Office on board Capodichino.

Get the latest information by following Navy Voluntary Education on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NavyVoluntaryEducation/.

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MORE THE INSIDE PAGE The Naples Middle High School PTSA is looking for volunteers to help provide information, resources and events that strengthen the connections between students, parents, the school and the community. A yearly membership is $10 and joining is a great way to get involved, meet the teachers, other parents and your child’s friends. For details email NaplesPTSAteam@ gmail.com or Naples Middle High School PTSA on Facebook.

Boy Scout Troop 007 holds troop meetings every Monday from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at the Support Site Community Center.

For details email scoutmastertroop007@gmail.com or visit: https://www.facebook. com/BSATroop007; https://www.troopwebhost.org/Troop007Naples or https://www. troopwebhost.org/FormHTML.aspx?site=Troop007Naples.

Girl Scouts Overseas Naples is excited to support young leaders in action. We are much more than cookies; we show girls how to contribute positively in this world. From arts and crafts to camping trips and more Naples Girl Scouts wants girls to be have fun learning. For details visit https://sites.google.com/site/usagsonaples/ or USA Girl Scouts - Naples, Italy on Facebook.

Coalition of Sailors Against Destructive Decisions (CSADD), Naples Chapter meets every second and fourth Wednesday of each month at 1 p.m. in the NSA Naples Chiefs Mess, near the quarterdeck in Admin I. CSADD’s mission is to create a culture in which our shipmates are helping shipmates maintain a course of success through good decision-making. For details call MC1 Ramsaran at DSN 626-5249.

The Naples Toastmasters Club provides materials and experience to improve competent communication and leadership skills. Meetings are at 6:30 p.m. on the first & third Tuesdays of the month at the Support Site Community Center. Guests welcome. For details visit www.toastmasters.org or Toastmasters International on Facebook Naples Area First Class Petty Officers Association is composed of members from different rates with one mission: To enhance community relations, promote awareness of our duties as Sailors, and fortify the professional and social welfare of our service members. We normally convene every other week alternating Tuesdays and Thursdays.

Visit us and bring a friend. For details call YN1 Gordon at DSN: 626-7733.

Alcoholics Anonymous hosts English-speaking AA meetings on and off base in the Naples area. For details call 339-267-7075 or visit www.alcoholics-anonymous.eu/ countries/italy.htm.

Nato Lions Rugby: International Rugby Club 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. 649 649 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 6262871or jessalyn.harrison@eu.navy.mil

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MOVIE SCHEDULE No Children Under 10 Admitted to R-Rated Movies

Friday, June 30 5 p.m. Captain Underpants: The First Epic Movie, PG 6 p.m. Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales, PG-13 7:30 p.m. Despicable Me 3, PG 9 p.m. Megan Leavey, PG-13 10:30 p.m. Wonder Woman, PG-13 Saturday, July 1 3 p.m. Captain Underpants: The First Epic Movie, PG, 3-D 5:30 p.m. Despicable Me 3, PG, 3-D 6:30 p.m. Cars 3, G 8 p.m. Wonder Woman, PG-13 9:30 p.m. The Mummy, PG-13 11 p.m. Transformers: The Last Knight, PG-13 Sunday, July 2 3 p.m. Cars 3, G, 3-D 5:30 p.m. Captain Underpants: The First Epic Movie, PG 6 p.m. Despicable Me 3, PG 8 p.m. Transformers: The Last Knight, PG-13 8:30 p.m. Wonder Woman, PG-13 Monday, July 3 Closed, No Movies Tuesday, July 4 Holiday Movie Hours 3 p.m. Cars 3, G 5:30 p.m. Transformers: The Last Knight, PG-13, 3-D 6 p.m. Despicable Me 3, PG 8 p.m. Baywatch, R 8:30 p.m. Transformers: The Last Knight, PG-13 Wednesday, July 5 3 p.m. How to Train Your Dragon, PG, Free Admission 4 p.m. Captain Underpants: The First Epic Movie, PG 5 p.m. Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales, PG-13 7 p.m. King Arthur: Legend of the Sword, PG-13 8 p.m. The Mummy, PG-13 Thursday, July 6 3 p.m. Norm of the North, PG, Free Admission 4 p.m. Cars 3, G 5 p.m. Wonder Woman, PG-13 7 p.m. Snatched, R 8 p.m. Transformers: The Last Knight, PG-13

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Baywatch R, Comedy, 113 min. Cast: Dwayne Johnson, Zac Efron, Priyanka Chopra, Kelly Rohrbach and Alexandra Daddario. The story follows devoted lifeguard Mitch Buchannon as he butts heads with a brash new recruit. Together, they uncover a local criminal plot that threatens the future of the Bay. Captain Underpants: The First Epic Movie PG, Animation, 120 min. Cast: Kevin Hart, Ed Helms, Nick Kroll, Thomas Middleditch and Jordan Peele. This raucously subversive comedy for the entire family tells the story of two overly imaginative pranksters named George and Harold, who hypnotize their principal into thinking he’s a ridiculously enthusiastic, incredibly dimwitted superhero named Captain Underpants.

Cars 3 G, Animation, 120 min. Cast: Owen Wilson, Armie Hammer, Bonnie Hunt and Michael Wallis. Lightning McQueen sets out to prove to a new generation of racers that he’s still the best race car in the world.

Despicable Me 3 Premiere PG, Animation, 96 min. Cast: Steve Carell, Kristen Wiig and Trey Parker. Gru meets his long-lost charming, cheerful, and more successful twin brother Dru who wants to team up with him for one last criminal heist.

King Arthur Legend of the Sword Last Showing PG-13, Action-AdventureDrama, 126 min. Cast: Charlie Hunnam, Astrid Bergs-Frisbey, Djimon Hounsou, Aidan Gillen and Jude Law. When the child, Arthur’s father is murdered, Vortigern, Arthur’s uncle, seizes the crown. Robbed of his birthright and with no idea who he truly is, Arthur comes up the hard way in the back alleys of the city. But once he pulls the sword from the stone, his life is turned upside down and he is forced to acknowledge his true legacy – whether he likes it or not.

Megan Leavey PG-13, Drama, 116 min. Cast: Kate Mara, Tom Felton, Bradley Whitford and Edie Falco. Megan Leavey is based on the true life story of a young marine corporal whose unique discipline and bond with her military combat dog saved many lives during their deployment in Iraq. When she is assigned to clean up the K9 unit after a disciplinary hearing,

Leavey identifies with a particularly aggressive dog, Rex, and is given the chance to train him. Over the course of their service, Megan and Rex completed more than 100 missions until an IED explosion injures them, putting their fate in jeopardy.

the Royal Navy. At the helm of the Dying Gull, his pitifully small and shabby ship, Captain Jack seeks not only to reverse his recent spate of ill fortune, but to save his very life from the most formidable and malicious foe he has ever faced.

The Mummy PG-13, Action-Adventure, 110 min. Cast: Tom Cruise, Sofia Boutella, Annabelle Wallis, Russell Crowe and Jake Johnson. Tom Cruise headlines a spectacular, all-new cinematic version of the legend that has fascinated cultures all over the world since the dawn of civilization: The Mummy.

Thought safely entombed in a tomb deep beneath the unforgiving desert, an ancient princess whose destiny was unjustly taken from her is awakened in our current day, bringing with her malevolence grown over millennia and terrors that defy human comprehension. From the sweeping sands of the Middle East through hidden labyrinths under modern-day London, The Mummy brings a surprising intensity and balance of wonder and thrills in an imaginative new take that ushers in a new world of gods and monsters.

Snatched Last Showing R, Comedy, 91 min. Cast: Amy Schumer, Goldie Hawn, Joan Cusack, Ike Barinholtz and Wanda Sykes. After her boyfriend dumps her on the eve of their exotic vacation, impetuous dreamer Emily Middleton persuades her ultra-cautious mother, Linda to travel with her to paradise.

Polar opposites, Emily and Linda realize that working through their differences as mother and daughter – in unpredictable, hilarious fashion – is the only way to escape the wildly outrageous jungle adventure they have fallen into.

Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales PG-13, Action-Adventure, 135 min. Cast: Johnny Depp, Kaya Scodelario, Orlando Bloom, Brenton Thwaites and Javier Bardem. The rip-roaring adventure finds down-on-hisluck Captain Jack feeling the winds of ill-fortune blowing strongly his way when deadly ghost sailors, led by the terrifying Captain Salazar, escape from the Devil’s Triangle bent on killing every pirate at sea – notably Jack. Jack’s only hope of survival lies in the legendary Trident of Poseidon, but to find it he must forge an uneasy alliance with Carina Smyth, a brilliant and beautiful astronomer, and Henry, a headstrong young sailor in

Transformers: The Last Knight PG-13, Action-AdventureSci-Fi, 120 min. Cast: Laura Haddock, Mark Wahlberg, Gemma Chan, Isabela Moner and Anthony Hopkins. Humans and Transformers are at war, Optimus Prime is gone.

The key to saving our future lies buried in the secrets of the past, in the hidden history of Transformers on Earth.

Wonder Woman PG-13, Action-Adventure, 141 min. Cast: Gal Gadot, Chris Pine, Connie Nielsen, Robin Wright and David Thewlis. Before she was Wonder Woman, she was Diana, princess of the Amazons, trained to be an unconquerable warrior. Raised on a sheltered island paradise, when an American pilot crashes on their shores and tells of a massive conflict raging in the outside world, Diana leaves her home, convinced she can stop the threat. Fighting alongside man in a war to end all wars, Diana will discover her full powers ... and her true destiny.

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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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.

Seventh Day Adventist Worship Service takes place Saturdays at Support Site Chapel from 9 a.m. to noon. The schedule is: Sabbath School lessons, 9:30 to 10:45 a.m.; songs and praise, 10:45 to 11 a.m.; Divine Service, 11 a.m. to noon. For details call Paolo Fleurant at 328-194-6897 or email naplesadventistsgroup@ yahoo.com.

Connect the Tots is an organization for bringing together families with babies and toddlers to play and mingle. Monthly club events include themed parties, group outings off-base and playground meetups. For the latest on club events, join us on Facebook at Connect the Tots (CTT), Naples Italy.

Catholic Women Of The Chapel meets monthly in the Support Site Fellowship Hall for prayer, fellowship, and learning. Child care provided. We also meet Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m. for Rosary and Thursdays at 9:30 a.m. for bible study. For details email cwocnaples@gmail.com or visit Catholic Women of the Chapel - NSA Naples, Italy on Facebook.

Latinos Unidos Welcomes New Members Meetings are 2 p.m. on the first Sunday of every month at the Support Site park. For details email michael.cortez@eu.navy.mil or call 334-6771-0327, or gabriel.sermeno@ eu. navy.mil or call 081-811-5554.

MORE THE INSIDE PAGE The Knights Of Columbus, San Gennaro Council 14853, meets at noon on the third Sunday of each month at the Support Site Chapel Offices. For details email robert Kenney at kofcnaples @gmail.com Gaeta/Naples Area Girl Scouts is in need of leaders and co-leaders. Training and support provided. For details email naplesgs@yahoo.com.

Filipino-American Association of Naples, Italy meets at 6 p.m. the first Thursday of every month at Striker’s Bowling Alley. For details call Ely Santos at 081-8114648 / DSN 629-4648 or visit Fil-Am Naples 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 USMRASI 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.

The Welfare & Recreation Association is available to meet associates every Thursday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at its location on the first floor of Building 450 upstairs from Capo Landing. For details visit http://www.wraitalia.it.

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.

Meditation Sitting Group meets on Mondays from 5:30 to 6 p.m. at the Support Site side chapel. Participation is free and newcomers are welcome. For details or questions please email Claudia at Naplesmeditationgroup@gmail.co m or join the Facebook group at NSA Naples Meditation Group.

Register For On-Site Undergraduate Classes Visit the colleges for more information about what classes and programs are offered. Call UMUC Maryland at 081-568-6673/74/75; Central Texas College at 081-568-6761.

Naples Area Nurses Association (NANA) is an organization of nurses that work together to fundraise, participate in social events, and provide support throughout the U.S. Naval Hospital Naples and NSA Naples community. For details email Lt. Shelley Beltz at shelley.beltz@med.navy.mil or Lt. Jenny Paul at jenny.paul@med.navy.mil.

Educational & Developmental Intervention Service Screenings Now Available Room W09, Support Site Village Forum. For eligible children who have not reached their third birthday. If you are concerned about your child’s development, contact EDIS at 081811-4676.

Security Note: All DoD military or civilian personnel hosting an event off base must complete a Special Event Force Protection Plan (SEFPP) 45 days in advance, regardless of organization, if the event will involve 50 or more personnel, include distinguished visitors or involve personnel wearing uniforms. For details call the AT/FP Division at 081-568-5525 or visit the division office in the Capodichino Security Precinct, Bldg. 403.

Naval Hospital Religious Services Tuesday: Silent prayer (7:15-7:45 a.m.) in the hospital chapel. Traditional hymn and praise and worship music will be provided during this time; Wednesday Roman Catholic Mass (11:30 a.m.-12 p.m.) in the hospital chapel (call 081-811-6451 to confirm that Mass is being held); and Thursday Men’s Fellowship and Bible Study (6-7 a.m.) in the hospital galley.

Carney Park Golf Association (CPGA) is a non-profit organization established for eligible Carney Park Golf Course patrons. The CPGA provides weekly social activities for all levels of golfer and often organize trips to other courses. Events are held every Saturday and Sunday. For details call 081-568-1749.

Cub Scout Pack 007 Does your son enjoy being outdoors, going on hikes, swimming and camping?

The Naples Cub Scouts is an active program that is open to boys between kindergarten and fifth grade. Meetings and activities are three times per month. Boys can earn their way through the ranks of Lion, Tiger, Wolf, Bear and Webelos Scout. For details email naplescubmaster@gmail.com or visit the Facebook Page: Naples Cub Scouts - Pack 007.

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NATO’S Exercise Noble Jump 17 Concludes

By JFC Naples Public Affairs Office

Exercise Noble Jump 17 ended June 22, 2017, as more than 2,000 troops and 500 vehicles serving with NATO’s Very High Readiness Joint Task Force (Land) redeployed after a rapid deployment to the Cincu exercise area, Romania, where they trained with 2,000 Romanian troops.

Romania, Bulgaria and Greece hosted Noble Jump training and transit activities. Albania, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Spain, United Kingdom and United States all deployed troops and equipment.

Noble Jump was designed to test the core elements of NATO’s Readiness Action Plan (RAP) by putting the VJTF(L) through its paces through rapid deployment to an assigned area of operations while overcoming multiple logistical challenges.

“Throughout the entire period of deployment and redeployment of troops and equipment participating in Exercise Noble Jump 2017 together, with my colleagues from the Air Force and the Land Forces,” Lt. Col. Pascal Bog-

Exercise Noble Jump is a milestone event for NATO this year as it represents the first major exercise in which significant forces and their equipment are moving across Europe in order to demonstrate the Alliance's ability to quickly deploy forces to wherever they are needed to prevent conflict. NATO Photo by WO2 Dan Harmer GBR Army

dan, Romanian movement coordinator center officer, said. “We coordinated all movement and transportation aspects at Sibiu Airport, and with my colleagues, all railroad transports arriving to Voila as a unique point of railway access to Cincu Training area.”

The success of Noble Jump was determined by the VJTF(L)’s ability to have troops ready to move within two to three days and successfully move troops to the area of operations. Noble Jump 17 marked the first time that the VJTF(L) was deployed to NATO’s South Eastern flank.

“The exercise was a significant logistical challenge which tested the ability of all participants to deliver a fighting force to this region,” Adm. Michelle USNH NAPLES

Howard, commander, Allied Joint Forces Command Naples, said. “In so doing, NATO proved its resolve and cohesion to ensure the collective defense of its members.”

The mission of Allied Joint Force Command Naples is to prepare for, plan and conduct military operations in order to preserve the peace, security and territorial integrity of Alliance member states throughout SACEUR’s Area of Respo nsibility (AOR) and beyond.

In addition, JFC Naples is to contribute to crisis management and deterrence by ensuring that assigned headquarters and forces are at the designated state of readiness for the conduct and support of operations, and to conduct prudent operational level miliFrom page 1

“Of all the facilities surveyed, U.S. Naval Hospital Naples was the first facility having more Star ‘points’ than opportunities for improvements,” Chaffin said. “This says great things about the culture of safety displayed and practiced by your team.

Your entire team should be proud and you should celebrate your successes.”

VPP’s criteria include four areas: Hazard pre-

tary analysis and planning that includes the identification of required forces. JFC Naples is to contribute to the development, conduct and evaluation of exercises to train Allied and Partner HQs and Forces in NATO joint/combined procedures. It shall also contribute to stability throughout the Euro-Atlantic area through cooperation and dialogue under Partnership for Peace, the Mediterranean Dialogue, enhanced relations with Russia and Ukraine, as well as other initiatives in the field of consultation and engagement of non-NATO nations. It shall also work with Allied Command Transformation, in particular to promote the provision of capable combined/joint HQs, forces and capabilities.

vention and control; worksite analysis; training; and management commitment and worker involvement. DoD workplaces implementing VPP first ensure performance-based criteria for managed safety and health systems are achieved and then apply for assessment of their systems against these criteria.

OSHA and DoD verification of VPP Star status includes an application review and initial onsite evaluation by OSHA or DoD designated safety and health experts, annual self-assessments and periodic onsite reviews.

USNH Naples is the largest naval hospital in Europe. It is comprised of the main hospital in Gricignano, Branch Health Clinic Capodichino, and a detachment at Landstuhl Regional Medical Center, Landstuhl, Germany.

USNH Naples’ staff of 507 serves a diverse population of 9,300 active duty, family members, NATO members, retirees, and several other patients based on international collaborations and the status of forces agreement. To find out more or download the command’s mobile app, visit http://www.med.navy.mil/ sites/Napoli.

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JOBS CIVILIAN HUMAN RESOURCES (CHR) Customer service operation hours for the following services are Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 9-11 a.m. and from 1-3 p.m.: ● ID/CAC Cards (DD1172-2) ● Work Certificates

U.S. POSITIONS USAJOBS WEBSITE: https://don.usajobs.gov CHR WEBSITES: https://cnic.navy.mil/regions/cn reurafswa/about/job_openings. html https://cnic.navy.mil/regions/cnreurafswa/about/job_ openings/USVacancies.html IMPORTANT NOTICE: Effective immediately, all Department of Navy overseas US civilian positions aboard Naples and Gaeta commuting area will be posted on the USAJOBS website. Not familiar with USAJOBS? Get started by creating an account at https://don.usajobs.gov. Once registered, you may customize your job searches, set up job alerts and store your resume and other essential employment documents online and be ready to apply for a job anytime. Already have an account on USAJOBS but have questions about applying for overseas positions, contact the DON Employee Intake Center for assistance at doneic@navy.mil. The Department of the Navy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. U.S. citizenship is required.

LOCAL NATIONAL (LN) POSITIONS To find out what positions are currently open call our front desk at DSN 626-5409 or Comm. 081-5685409. Copies of vacancy announcements will be also posted at The Civilian Human Resources (CHR) located at Capo Admin I, first floor. The customer service hours are: Monday through Friday, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. The announcements are also visible at the following links: https://cnic.navy.mil/regions/cnreurafswa/about/job_openings.ht ml https://cnic.navy.mil/regions/ cnreurafswa/about/job_openings /LocalNationalVacancies.html Applications are accepted at the Security Pass and ID Office at Capodichino, or at the Security Pass and ID Office at Gricignano, Support Site, or at the Civilian Human Resources (CHR), Capodichino, Naples. The CHR Office must receive mailed applications by closing date of the vacancy announcement.

IMPORTANT NOTICE: The application form and instructions on how to apply have been re-

vised. Any prior editions will be obsolete and will no longer be considered. Applications that do not conform to the revised instructions will not be considered.

Closing July 6, 2017 Mail and File Clerk, Ua-030506, ANN#40411-699467-AG, Full Time Temporary.

Financial Management Analyst, Ua-0501-03, ANN# 62588-689817-RR, Full Time Permanent.

Health Benefits Advisor, Ua0303-03, ANN#66096-701922MM, Full Time Permanent.

Closing July 13, 2017 Office Automation Assistant, Ua-0326-05, ANN#62588-681270RR-R1, Full Time Permanent.

If you have any questions, contact the front desk at DSN 626-5409 or Comm. 081-568-5409. You can also contact the Civilian Human Resources (CHR) Naples helpdesk at: http://cnic.navy.mil/Europe/About/Jobs/AboutWorkingHere/index.htm. You will be contacted within 24 hours, so please be sure to provide your contact information. Thank you and we appreciate your input, whether negative or positive so that we can find ways to improve the CHR services, or continue to provide excellent service. As a reminder, a CHR Representative is available for the bi-weekly “Meet & Greet” at the NSA, Support Site Base, Navy Exchange Food Court area from 8-9 a.m. Please feel free to come by, pick up a copy of a vacancy announcement that you may be interested in applying for, or ask questions. If the CHR representative is unable to provide you a response, he/she will bring the question back to the CHR office and you will be provided an answer or a call back the same day. The date for the next “Meet & Greet” is yet to be determined.

NON-APPROPRIATED FUND (NAF) POSITIONS Fleet & Family Readiness NAF Local Naples job announcements within CNREURAFSWA may be viewed at: https://www.cnic.navy.mil/regions/cnreurafswa/about/job_op enings.html – The necessary application forms are also available on line. For questions please call 081-568-4164/2505/5612/8202.

The applications may be emailed to NAFPersonnel@eu.navy.mil

NSA NAPLES US NAF POSITIONS CYP Assistant, CY-1702-I/II, ANN#17-070, flexible (multiple positions), Child Development Centers, School Age Care, Youth

Programs, Teen Center and Youth Sports Capodichino/Support Site.

Job summary: Provides appropriate developmental care and instruction for children and youth ranging in age from six weeks to 18 years in a Child and Youth Program setting Performs routine, day-to-day care of infants and children ranging from six weeks to five years. Assembles and gathers materials and equipment necessary to execute School Age Care for children ranging from six to nine years old, SchoolAge Care Pre-Teen for children ranging from 10 to 12 years, Teen Center Program for children ranging from 13 to 18 years. Receives and releases children to/from authorized parents, guidance. Closing date: December 31, 2017.

CYP Assistant, CY-1702-I/II, ANN#17-131, regular full time (multiple positions – eligible for post allowance), CYP Division Capo/Support Site. Job summary: Provides appropriate developmental care and instruction for children and youth ranging in age from six weeks to 18 years in a Child and Youth Program setting Performs routine, day-to-day care of infants and children ranging from six weeks to five years old.

Closing date: December 31, 2017.

Food Service Worker, NA7408-02, ANN#17-010, flexible (multiple positions), Bowling Center, Support Site. Job summary: Performs tasks with several steps or sequence of tasks such as; sets up food service counters, steam tables, dining room tables, and side service stands with hot and cold food, including meats, vegetables, salads, desserts, bread, butter, and beverages. Closing date: Open until filled.

CYP Food Service Worker, NA-7408-04, ANN#17-011, flexible, School Age Care, Youth Programs. Job summary: Performs tasks with several steps or sequence of tasks such as: sets up food service counters, steam tables, dining room tables, and side service stands with hot and cold food, including meats, vegetables, salads, desserts, bread, butter and beverages. Closing date: Open Until Filled.

Recreation Aid, NF-0189-01, ANN#17-020R, flexible, Outdoor Recreation Program, Support Site/Carney Park. Job summary: Provides and maintain recreation and athletic equipment issue.

Closing date: Open until filled.

Recreation Aid, NF-0189-01, ANN#17-030 flexible, Liberty/En-

tertainment, Capo/Support site.

Job summary: Serves as an aid for the Liberty/Entertainment program assisting with various functions and duties as they relate each program. Closing date: Open until filled.

Recreation Aid (Lifeguard), NF0189-01, ANN#17-046R flexible, Aquatics Capo. Job summary: Safeguard and supervise swimmers and bathers in pool areas, and enforce swimming and bathing regulations. Closing date: Open until filled.

Recreation Aid, NF-0189-01, ANN#17-096R, flexible, MWR Golf Course, Carney Park. Job summary: Collects green fees (monthly and daily), locker fees and fees for electric cart rentals.

Employee will act as starter when needed on weekdays and assist when needed as cashier.

Closing date: Open until filled.

Cashier, NF-0530-02, ANN#17094, flexible full time, MWR, Administration Division, Capodichino. Job summary: The purpose of this position is to verify daily cash receipts for the MWR at NSA Naples. Closing date: Open until filled.

Recreation Aid, NF-0189-01, ANN#17-112, flexible, Fitness Dept., Capo/Support Site. Job summary: Employee in this position plays an integral part in providing customer service and insuring patrons are offered a clean facility and pleasant conditions for their fitness/athletic workouts or programs. Closing date: Open until filled.

Recreation Aid, NF-0189-01, ANN#17-165, flexible part-time, MWR Golf Course, Carney Park, Naples. Job summary: Collects green fees (monthly and daily), locker fees and fees for electric cart rentals. Employee will act as starter when needed on weekdays and assist when needed as cashier. Closing date: Open until filled.

Lifeguard, NF-0189-01, ANN#17-174 (seasonal positions), flexible part-time, Aquatics Division, MWR Support Site/Carney Park Pool. Job summary: Works as safeguards and supervises swimmers and bathers in pool area. Closing date: Open until filled.

Lead Lifeguard, NF-0189-02, ANN#17-187, (seasonal position) flexible part-time Aquatics Division, MWR Carney Park Pool.

Job summary: serves as the Lead Lifeguard and is responsible to safeguards and supervises swimmers and bathers in pool area.

Closing date: Open until filled.

NEX U.S. NAF EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES Gricignano, Bldg. 2091-B Call DSN 629-4774 or Comm.

081-813-5252/5253/5254 Hours: Monday to Friday 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.

For a current list of U.S. vacancies and the on-line application visit: https://www.NavyExchange.jobs To assist your job search go directly to the location field, open the drop down menu and click on Italy, then click on SEARCH FOR JOBS button. You will see all the jobs in Italy (mostly Naples area); just make sure you are NOT applying for a position located in Sigonella (Sicily). For any questions or concerns please call the numbers above.

GRICIGNANO MAIN STORE Ann#170000XH Cashier Checker/CC/NF-1/FLEX – Open until filled – Pay rate: $8-$9.50 per hour. Job summary: Associates engaged in the operation of cash registers to record sales in retail checkout areas.

Ann#170001ER Sales Clerk (Housewares)/SL/NF-1/FLEX – Open until filled – Pay rate: $8$9.50 per hour. Job summary: Sells general merchandise to customers exercising professional selling techniques. Works as part of a sales team to provide service that anticipates and exceeds customer expectations.

Ann#170000KK Sales Clerk/ NF-1/FLEX – Open until filled – Pay rate: $8-$9.50 per hour. Job summary: Sells general merchandise to customers exercising professional selling techniques.

Works as part of a sales team to provide service that anticipates and exceeds customer expectations.

Ann#170001OR Sales Clerk (Ladies) /NF-1/FLEX – Open until filled – Pay rate: $8-$9.50 per hour. Job summary: Sells general merchandise to customers exercising professional selling techniques. Works as part of a sales team to provide service that anticipates and exceeds customer expectations.

Ann#170001OQ Sales Clerk (Shoes) /NF-1/FLEX – Open until filled – Pay rate: $8-$9.50 per hour. Job summary: Sells general merchandise to customers exercising professional selling techniques. Works as part of a sales team to provide service that anticipates and exceeds customer expectations.

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JOBS from page 12 Ann#170001LN Sales Clerk (Furniture) /NF-1/ FLEX – Open until filled – Pay rate: $8-$9.50 per hour. Job summary: Sells general merchandise to customers exercising professional selling techniques. Works as part of a sales team to provide service that anticipates and exceeds customer expectations.

Ann#170001DV Sales Clerk (Wine Shop)/MM/NF-1/FLEX – Open until filled – Pay rate: $8$9.50 per hour. Job summary: Sells general merchandise to customers exercising professional selling techniques. Works as part of a sales team to provide service that anticipates and exceeds customer expectations. Candidates must be at least 18 years old to apply.

Ann#170001LP Store Worker (Furniture)/B9/NA-02/FLEX – Open until filled – Pay rate: $10.59 per hour. Job summary: Performs various duties in connection with loading, unloading, verifying of merchandise, in an Exchange store, storeroom and/or location, or moving/stacking layaway merchandise in assigned locations.

Ann#17000224 Store Worker/ CL/NA-02/ FLEX – Open until filled – Pay rate: $10.59 per hour.

Job summary: Performs various duties in connection with loading, unloading, verifying of merchandise, in an Exchange store, storeroom and/or location, or moving/stacking layaway merchandise in assigned locations.

Ann#17001V4 Sales Clerk (Garden)/C9/NF-1/Reg-FT – Open until filled – Pay rate: $8-$9.50 per hour. Job summary: Sells general merchandise to customers exercising professional selling techniques. Works as part of a sales team to provide service that anticipates and exceeds customer expectations.

GRICIGNANO MINI MART Ann#170000XY Sales Clerk/ MM/NF-1/FLEX – Open until filled – Pay rate: $9-$10 per hour.

Job summary: Responsible for selling general merchandise to customers and ensuring merchandise is properly stocked and available. Candidates must be at least 18 years old to apply.

Ann#170000XX Sales Clerk/ MM/NF-1/FLEX – Open until filled – Pay rate: $9-$10 per hour.

Job summary: Responsible for

0selling general merchandise to customers and ensuring merchandise is properly stocked and available. Candidates must be at least 18 years old to apply.

GAETA MINIMART Ann#170001SK Sales Clerk/ MM/NF-1/ FLEX – Open until filled – Pay rate: $8-$9.50 per hour. Job summary: Responsible for selling general merchandise to customers and ensuring merchandise is properly stocked and available. Candidates must be at least 18 years old to apply.

LATINA NEXMART Ann#1700011M Retail Annex Operator/MM/NF-2/Regular Full Time – Open until filled – Pay rate: $9-$11 per hour. Job summary: Serves as operator in charge of a retail outlet located a significant distance from an Exchange, with responsibility for selling a variety of technical items (uniforms, automotive parts, electronics, etc.). Candidates must be at least 18 years old to apply.

CARNEY PARK MINIMART – SEASONAL HIRE Ann#1700011N Sales Clerk/ MM/NF-1/FLEX – Open Until Filled – Pay rate: $8-$9.50 per hour. Job summary: Sells general merchandise to customers exercising professional selling techniques. Works as part of a sales team to provide service that anticipates and exceeds customer expectations. Candidates must be at least 18 years old to apply.

EUROPE DISTRICT DISTRIBUTION Ann#170001KI Warehouse Worker/84/NA-05/FLEX (Seasonal) – TWO Vacancies – Open until filled – Pay rate: $13.18 per hour. Job summary: Responsible for one or more functions (receiving, storing, issuing and shipping, etc.) within the warehouse area.

Candidates must be at least 18 years old to apply.

Ann#170001KJ Warehouse Worker/83/NA-05/FLEX (Seasonal) – FOUR Vacancies – Open until filled – Pay rate: $13.18 per hour. Job summary: Responsible for one or more functions (receiving, storing, issuing and shipping, etc.) within the warehouse area.

Candidates must be at least 18 years old to apply.

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MORE BASE NOTES July 6: Steps to Federal Employment If you are a federal jobseeker, this free class – Steps to Federal Employment – from 9 a.m. to noon on July 6 at Fleet and Family Support Center on board Support Site is for you. We will examine the process of federal employment, including resume writing, online application systems, networking, KSAs and more. For details or registration call FFSC at DSN 629-6372/4896 or Comm. 081-811-6372/4896.

July 6, 13, 20, 27: Children’s Culinary Institute – Summer Travel Series Join our Summer Travel Series of CYP’s Children’s Culinary Institute and have fun with crafts, games, culture and food. We will travel through Jamaica (July 6), France (July 13), Mexico (July 20) and Hawaii (July 27) at the Chapel Fellowship Kitchen.

Program is open to Kindergarten through 6th grade youth. Sign up for one or all four destinations. For pricing and details call DSN 629-4722 or Comm. 081811-4722.

July 14: Opera ‘Carmen’ at Teatro di San Carlo Tickets are on sale now for the beloved opera, Carmen, on July 14 at the world famous Teatro di San Carlo in Naples. Reserve your tickets at https://myffr.navyaims.com or call Support Site Tickets and Travel at DSN 629-7901 or Comm. 081-8117901 or Capo Tickets and Travel at DSN 626-4330 or Comm. 081-568-4330.

July 15: Two Tank Dive Trip in Baia Join Outdoor Recreation on a two tank dive trip to the Baia Archeological Marine Site. Cost includes two dives, equipment and transportation. This program is open to Open Water certified divers or equivalent or higher certification. Proof of valid certification is required. Trip is open to patrons 16 years and above.

Register at the Outdoor Recreation Center one day prior to course start date. For details call DSN 6294947, Comm. 081-811-4947.

July 17-21: MCT and CYP present Gulliver’s Travels Auditions and Performance July 7: Music Trivia Night Over 50 roles are available for local students in Love music? Join the USO Naples at O’Rhys Pub for this year’s Missoula Children’s Theatre production our Summer Music Trivia Nights from 7 to 9 p.m. on of Gulliver’s Travels at the Naples American High July 7. Teams of 1-4 players are welcome. For details School Cafeteria. Auditions will be held July 17 at call DSN 626-5713 or Comm. 081-568-5713.

10 a.m. and are open to children who have completed K-12th grades. Rehearsals will continue July 7, 22: Outdoor Recreation Kayaking Day through the week. On July 21, the performance Trips will begin at 6 p.m. For details call DSN 629-4722 Navigate the open seas on the Mediterranean Sea and or Comm. 081-811-4722. paddle a kayak along the Sorrento or Baia Miseno coast. An experienced kayak instructor will take you July 19: Anger Management in the Workplace in the waters that were once navigated by Ulysseys Explore ways to manage workplace anger in a free and narrated by Homer. Patrons 15 years and above class from 9 a.m. to noon on July 19 at Fleet and Famare welcome to join. Previous paddling experience or ily Support Center on board Support Site. Learning to prior paddling workshop is required. Register five deal with your anger constructively will improve your days prior to trip. Note: The July 22 trip is joint with well-being and make you a more desirable and prothe Liberty program. Call for program cost. For details motable employee. For details or registration call or registration call Outdoor Recreation office at DSN FFSC at DSN 629-6372/4896 or Comm. 081-811629-4947 or Comm. 081-811-4947.

6372/4896.

July 11: Sunset Hike on Mt. Vesuvio Join Outdoor Recreation and enjoy our Mt. Vesuvio Sunset Hike led by an official park hiking guide. Hike is open to ages 15 and above, however, ages 17 and under must be accompanied by an adult or legal guardian. Cost includes transportation and food. For details call DSN 629-4947 or Comm. 081-811-4947.

July 11-Aug. 17: Free Summertime Water Fitness Classes at Support Site and Carney Park pools Get your swimsuits and head over to the MWR pools for excellent toning and staying in shape workout in water. Support Site water fitness classes will be held on Tuesdays and Thursdays from July 11 to August 17 from 8:05 to 8:55 a.m.; Carney Park classes will be held on Saturday from July 15 to August 19 on Sat from 9:10 to 10 a.m. Classes are free. For details call DSN 629-6513 or Comm. 081-811-6513.

July 12: Interview Skills Join Toastmasters International for free class – interview skills training – from 9 a.m. to noon July 12 at Fleet and Family Support Center on board Support Site. Interviewing is a learned skill and there are no second chances to make a great first impression, and this class can help you to make your interview less stressful and more effective. For details or registration call FFSC at DSN 629-6372/4896 or Comm. 081-8116372/4896.

July 20: Family Bowling Night U.S. ID card holders are invited to join the USO for a night of Bowling and Fun. This free event includes pizza, rental and bowling from 4 to 6:30 p.m. Registration required. For details or registration visit a USO Center or call DSN 626-5713.

July 22: Beach Day with the USO Single and Unaccompanied Service Members (E-5 and below) are invited to join the USO for some fun in the sun. We will take you to one of our favorite beaches for a day of relaxation on the sand.

For details or registration call DSN 626-5713 or Comm. 081-568-5713.

July 28: Family Night at the Pool The USO invites families to join us for activities, snacks, and fun at the Support Site Pool. This free event is open to U.S. ID Card Holders. For details or registration call DSN 626-5713 or visit a USO Center.

Aug. 16: Networking to Get the Job If you are a federal jobseeker, this free class – Networking to Get the Job – from 9 a.m. to noon on August 16 at Fleet and Family Support Center on board Support Site is for you. We will examine the process of networking: What to wear, how to network, how to use Linked-In and other intimidating aspects of networking. For details or registration call FFSC at DSN 6296372/4896 or Comm. 081-811-6372/4896.

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FESTA AMERICANA

COLOR ME: HAPPY 4TH OF JULY!

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DAILY TOURS

Welcome to Festa Americana 2017

By Chris Kasparek NSA Community Recreation Director

Welcome to Festa Americana Weekend.

Throughout the weekend there will be many activities at both Carney Park and Support Site for you to enjoy.

Free Ride Friday No event guest passes will be sold for tonight’s festivities at Carney Park. Activities begin at 5 p.m. with food vendors, rides, games and yummy desserts. U.S. ID card holders and their families ride all rides for free!

Ride wrist bands can be picked up at the information booth starting at 5 p.m.

There will be a special line for those that preregistered for their bands.

Entertainment on Friday night will start with participants from this past years USO’s Got Talent Competition. Then the chart-topping band from California, Lit, will take the stage at 8 p.m.

All of you, who have regular access to Carney Park, make your way out there, either in your own vehicle or through space “A” seats on our shuttle buses which will run throughout the weekend from Support Site to Carney Park.

For Saturday’s activities, today is the last day to buy your guest passes. On Sat-

urday, Festivities will continue, and guests are welcome to enjoy great food, rides and music from the Essential Bruce Springsteen Tribute Band.

The evening will end in the most spectacular fireworks show you’ll ever see – and hear – from inside Monte Gauro, the extinct volcanic crater that is home to Carney Park.

And, just when you thought there couldn’t possibly be more fun, we’ll end the weekend on the actual Fourth of July at Central Park on board Support Site, with the Second Annual Backyard BBQ with a good old-fashioned American barbecue. Meanwhile, La Terza Classe a local bluegrass band, and 2U, the Long Islandbased U2 tribute band, will provide amazing music, while the food, beverages and desserts are served.

Be safe, stay cool, and stay hydrated, and remember, as you drive in the line to the park, or wait in the line for food, or prepare for a ride in line, we are all here together, celebrating our freedom as Americans this weekend.

For details on any of this weekend’s activities or our other great events and programs call DSN 629-7911. For event schedules, bus times and other information, visit http://www.navymwrnaples.com/programs/f3f85eab-829c-416b-8b91-

Upcoming USO Tours Capodichino Office 081-568-5713 Support Site Office 081-811-4903 www.uso.it

TOURS OPEN TO BOTH U.S. MILITARy AND NATO I.D. CARD HOLDERS

June 30Family Day at the Beach . . . . . . . . . . . . . €29 July 1 The Island of Capri and Sorrento . . . . . . . €94 July 2 The Ruins of Paestum . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . €32 July 4 4th of July Beach Trip to Gaeta . . . . . . . . €27 July 7 Naples Bourbon Tunnel and Pizza . . . . . . €42 July 8 Positano and Amalfi by Boat . . . . . . . . . . €59 July 9 Grand Tour of Mt. Vesuvius . . . . . . . . . . . €62 July 14 Wine and Dine in a Cave . . . . . . . . . . . . . €49 July 15 Sorrento and Amalfi by Land and Sea . . . €52 July 16 A Day in Rome. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . €39

EXTENDED TOURS July 15-16 Florence and Pisa. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . €179 Sept 1-4 French Riviera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . €489 Sept 2-3 Jewels of Umbria. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . €197 Sept 21-25 Oktoberfest in Germany . . . . . . . . . . . . €489 Oct 28-Nov 1Halloween in Transylvania . . . . . . . . . €859 Nov 24-27 Thanksgiving in Barcelona . . . . . . . . . . €429 Nov 24-26 Thanksgiving in Tuscany. . . . . . . . . . . . €293 Dec 24-25 Christmas in Rome . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . €189

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In the event of an emergency or to report a crime, please call the Emergency Dispatch Center at 081-568-4911 or 5911.

(On-BaseDial 9-1-1) For non-emergency assistance, call 081-568-5638

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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.

TALIAN LESSONS, for info contact Elena D'Angelo cell. 340-577-5239 or tel. 081-8911489.

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