62nd year, No. 17
Serving the NATO, Naples and Gaeta Military Community in Italy
Friday, May 5, 2017
Defense Secretary Jim Mattis
Mattis: Hundreds of busy workers stopped during lunch hour to enjoy a free concert in the piazza at Capodichino on May 4. The double-header performance featured the CNE Band along with the Italian Vigili del Fuoco Band (Firemen Band). The concert, which consisted of traditional American and Italian band music, was part of efforts to strengthen ties between the U.S. and the host nation of Italy. Photo by MC1 Daniel Barker
Prepping for and Surviving Earthquakes and Volcanic Events From NSA Emergency Management Office
Napoli, the Campania Region and Italy offer many opportunities to each of us that others can only dream of. While we make the most of the experience, we need to understand and accept the potential for emergency situations such as earthquakes here. As you probably know, there have been a number of devastating earthquakes that have struck central Italy over the past few months, with the most recent being in January with a magnitude well over 5 with strong aftershocks, felt throughout Central Italy. These earthquakes have caused significant damage and loss of life. These tragedies serve as a vivid reminder of both the threat and impact of natural disasters here. For the past few years NSA Naples has conducted earthquake and personnel accountability drills, and we will continue to do so. In addition to the threat of earthquakes in our area, we also have two volcanic features in our neighborhood – Mount Vesuvius and Campi Flegrei. While there is no indication that either is showing signs of significant activity, we need to acknowledge their presence and prepare for the possibility of an eruption as well. Historically, volcanic activity has
been preceded by significant seismic events. NSA Naples Emergency Management Officer Sean M. Quinn cautioned that these precautions are necessary for service members and civilians stationed Naples. “The threats are real, the potential hazards are real,” Quinn said. “We need to accept them as part of our everyday lives and plan accordingly – As an individual, a family and organizationally.” The following is provided to assist you and your family in preparing for all potential disasters, but specifically getting through earthquakes and volcanic events: How to Prepare Be and Stay Informed ● AFN Radio (107 FM), TV (AFN, TV Channel 48), AFN 360 Internet Radio (http://www.afneurope.net/Stations/Naples/) and AFN 360 Radio Smartphone Application ● Register in CDNS/ADHOC (email, phone and text message notification) ● Through your assigned Command/Organization ● NSA Naples and NSA Naples Emergency Management Facebook Make a Family Emergency Plan ● Where you and your family will go in the event of an earthquake, or any disaster
● Where your children will go, or where you will meet them ● Requirements for family members with special needs ● Pet needs ● Safely shutting-off utilities ● Family Communications Plan in case family members are separated during an earthquake ● Non-Combatant Evacuation – What do you need to take with you ● Know your Organization’s expectations of you in the event of an emergency, this will likely impact your personal and family emergency planning ● Practice earthquake drills as a family so everyone knows what to do, especially “Drop, Cover, and Hold!” Build an emergency kit that can sustain you and your family for up to 14 days ● Non-perishable food items ● Required consumables ● Medications ● Battery powered radio ● Flashlight ● First Aid Kit ● Don’t forget your Pet’s requirements PREPPING FOR EARTHQUAKES-VOLCANOE Page 3 CAPTAIN’S CORNER. . . . . . . . . 2 BASE NOTES. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 HISTORY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 FFSC CALENDAR . . . . . . . . . . . 5 SOUND OFF . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 MOVIES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 JOBS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
70% HONORING MOM'S EVERYWHERE . . . . . page 11
RLSO HOSTS MOCK TRIAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 14
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Honors Army Rangers Killed in Afghanistan By Lisa Ferdinando DoD News
The two Army Rangers who died April 27, 2017, in Afghanistan willingly went into harm’s way to fight the enemy and defend the United States and its freedoms, Defense Secretary Jim Mattis said in a recent statement. “The families and fellow Rangers of Sgt. Joshua ‘Josh’ Rodgers and Sgt. Cameron Thomas have my respect and sympathies,” Mattis said. Rodgers, 22, of Bloomington, Illinois, and Thomas, 23, of Kettering, Ohio, were killed in Nangarhar province as a result of small-arms fire while engaged in dismounted operations, the Defense Department said in a statement. “Fighting alongside their Afghan partners, Josh and Cameron proved themselves willing to go into danger and impose a brutal cost on enemies in their path,” Mattis said. “They carried out their operation against [the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria-Khorasan] in Afghanistan before making the ultimate sacrifice to defend our nation and our freedoms,” Mattis said. “Our nation owes them an irredeemable debt, and we give our deepest condolences to their families.” MATTIS HONORS FALLEN RANGERS Page 7