Panorama April 12, 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. 14

Friday, April 12, 2019

JFC Naples Celebrates 70th Anniversary of NATO Story by Sgt. 1st Class Michael O’Brien, JFC Naples Public Affairs

Joint Forces Command Naples military members and civilians gathered in the organization’s headquarters to celebrate 70 years of the transatlantic Alliance April 4. "Ours is the strongest alliance in the history of civilization,” said JFC Commander Admiral James Foggo. "This is our shared heritage of which we can all be proud.” The command’s members filled the room as the youngest military member of the command, an American 18-yearold sailor, rang a ceremonial bell to mark the occasion. "We’re not just working with 29 nations within NATO, as we also have 41 partner nations in our Partnership for Peace Program with whom we’re working closely,” said JFC Naples Command Senior Enlisted Advisor German Army Sergeant Major Juergen Stark. "We work as one team, we respect each other, and we respect different cultures and opinions because we are stronger together - we are NATO.” In Washington DC, NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg hailed the Treaty, saying: "its reach is vast, and it has stood the test of time – because we have united around our core commitment to protect and defend one another.” Formed in 1949 with the signing of the Washington Treaty, NATO is a se-

The youngest military member of Joint Forces Command Naples, an American 18-year-old sailor (left) and JFC Naples Command Senior Enlisted Advisor German Army Sergeant Major Juergen Stark (right) listen as Joint Forces Command Naples military members and civilians gathered in the organization’s headquarters to celebrate 70 years of the transatlantic Alliance April 4. Photo by German Master Sgt. Florian Fergen, JFC Naples Public Affairs

curity alliance of 29 countries from North America and Europe. NATO's fundamental goal is to safeguard the Allies' freedom and security by political and military means. NATO remains the principal security instrument of the transatlantic community and expres-

sion of its common democratic values. It is the practical means through which the security of North America and Europe are permanently tied together. NATO enlargement has furthered the U.S. goal of a Europe whole, free, and at peace.

Ready and Responsive for the 6th Fleet NAVSUP Commander Tours Fleet Logistics Center in Italy By NAVSUP FLC Sigonella Public Affairs

Naval Supply Systems Command Fleet Logistics Center (NAVSUP FLC) Sigonella hosted NAVSUP Commander Rear Adm. Michelle Skubic for a tour of its logistics facilities at Naval Air Station (NAS) Sigonella and Naval Support Activity (NSA) Naples March 26-29, 2019. “RADM Skubic’s visit afforded us a unique opportunity to demonstrate firsthand how our command bolsters readiness in the U.S. Naval Forces Europe/ Africa Command’s areas of operations in support of her strategic objectives for our Enterprise,” NAVSUP FLC Sigonella Commander Capt. Dion English said. RADM SKUBIC VISITS SIGONELLA-NAPLES Page 13

Naval Supply Systems Command (NAVSUP) Commander Rear Adm. Michelle Skubic (right) listens as Logistics Specialist Seaman Michaela Hubbard (left) explains basic operations of the X-ray equipment used at the Fleet Mail Center onboard NSA Naples. Photo by Joe Yanik

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First National Discussion on Sexual Assault and Sexual Harassment Wraps Up with Key Messages From the Office of the Navy Chief of Information

The first national discussion on sexual assault and sexual harassment at America’s colleges, universities, and service academies concluded April 5 with messages, recommendations and strategies from subject matter experts and key stakeholders. The summit at the United States Naval Academy in Annapolis started April 4 with remarks of the Secretaries of the Navy and the Army. “Sexual assault and sexual harassment are no doubt difficult problems,” said Secretary of the Army Dr. Mark T. Esper. “But working together we have the opportunity to better understand the root causes, exchange innovative ideas, and work toward the goal of ridding our institutions of these crimes.” Secretary of the Navy Richard V. Spencer followed Esper by reiterating his previous remarks that students of today are tomorrow’s leaders who “trust us to provide a safe and supportive learning environment.” He said sexual assault and sexual harassment undermine this idea. Following the morning press conference was the keynote speaker and sexual assault survivor, Sen. Martha McSally, R-Ariz., KEY MESSAGE

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