Panorama December 15, 2017 by NSA Naples

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Naples Community Theatre’s ‘A Christmas Carol’ Shines Brightly From Naples Community Theatre

The Naples Community Theatre production of “A Christmas Carol” closed after a highly successful run at the Naples American Middle High School last Saturday evening. Director Mark Reid, Stage Manager Erinn Sudol, and the shows’ 30 talented performers brought the miserly Ebenezer Scrooge to life, and brought a touch of Christmas cheer to the community. Highlights included the performance of Jim Farmer as Scrooge, skillfully displaying Scrooge’s mercurial personality from a dark and dismal miser to being a gleeful member of his community. “Scrooge represents a collection of primal fears in all of us: fear of being poor, hungry, and alone,” Farmer said. “His reclamation is the story of salvation, not of the individual, but of the community to which he belongs. In transiting through Scrooge’s dark side, the audience sees the cold and unfeeling miser not as a villain, but as someone to be pitied and reclaimed. As the three ghosts pull Scrooge through his past,

Officials Announce First DoD-Wide Audit, Call for Budget Certainty By Jim Garamone DoD News

The Ghost of Christmas Present (Meghan Berryman) offers the “milk of human kindness” to the miserly Ebenezer Scrooge (Jim Farmer) from the Naples Community Theatre in the second act of the final performance of “A Christmas Carol” after a highly successful run at the Naples American Middle High School last Saturday evening. Photo by Gary Nichols

present, and future, the audience gets to go along for the ride. Hopefully, the audience gets to review and relive decisions made during their own lives, and find the magic that made them who they are today.” Another audience favorite was the role of Ghost of Christmas Present, played gloriously by Meghan Berry-

man. In her soaring rendition at the opening of the second act, Berryman’s operatic talent was on full display as she effortlessly scaled the challenges of “Oh, Holy Night.” “The song represents the birth of the savior, and the rebirth of all humanity,” Berryman explained. CHRISTMAS CAROL Page 6

Grand Opening for Spinz at Bowling Alley

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Taxpayer Confidence The audit is massive. It will examine every aspect of the department from personnel to real property to weapons to supplies to bases. Some 2,400 auditors will fan out across the department to conduct it, Pentagon officials said. “It is important that the Congress and the American people have confidence in DoD’s management of every taxpayer dollar,” Norquist said. Audits are necessary to ensure the accuracy of financial information. They also account for property. Officials estimate the department has around $2.4 trillion in assets.

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Dominick Corrado, Mission Essential Program Manager (MWR); Anthony Smith, MWR Director; Captain Todd Abrahamson, Commanding Officer, Naval Support Activity Naples; and Ronald Hodgen, Business Activities Manager (MWR) participate in the grand opening of Spinz, a new restaurant at the bowling alley onboard Support Site. Photo by Felicia Williams, MWR Marketing See More Page 7.

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The Defense Department is starting the first agencywide financial audit in its history, Pentagon officials announced December 7, 2017. Defense Department Comptroller David L. Norquist and chief Pentagon spokesperson Dana W. White spoke during the Pentagon news conference, in which they also addressed the possibility of a government shutdown when the continuing resolution that has been keeping the government running expires tomorrow. Norquist said he received the DoD Office of Inspector General’s notification that the financial statement audit begins this month.

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CAPTAIN’S CORNER By Capt. Todd Abrahamson NSA Naples Commanding Officer

I am going to understandably start this week’s column off not by talking about last weekend’s big sporting event, but rather the grand opening of the Spinz location here Friday. I was lucky enough to help our MWR team cut the inaugural ribbon at the new eatery, which offers a little taste of home with options like Starbucks coffee and gourmet burgers. The location here on Support Site is the first OCONUS Spinz to open, and hopefully will turn out to be the best worldwide. There was a huge turnout and a lot of great feedback from the crowd this weekend. Please keep that coming and remember, the money our local MWR team makes from things like this goes directly to recreational programs and projects that serve you and our NSA Naples community as a whole. I also want to take a minute to talk about some great work being done out in the local community by our personnel. Community relations in the local economy and team building projects with our Italian military counterparts, though not always very visible, are great ways that we strengthen the bonds of partnership with our host nation. This past weekend a delegation of Sailors attended Catholic mass at a local parish near Capodichino. Although not all the attending Sailors were Catholic, they got to share a very meaningful cultural experience with members of the local Italian community. We also conducted a community relations project yesterday involving the Naples area Boy Scouts, U.S. Sailors from numerous commands in the area, and Italian Air Force personnel. Participants collected, wrapped, and delivered gifts to children at the Santobono children’s hospital in Naples. I can’t begin to explain the tremendous importance of service projects like this. Thank you to all involved for representing our base, our Navy, and our country so well. I’d finally like to mention safety once again this holiday season. By now, everyone should have their leave requests in, their anti-terrorism and safe traveler plans completed, and hopefully transportation mapped out for any trips they are taking. Whether you’re travelling or staying in the area, please remember to have a plan, don’t drink and drive, and make sure you’re taking precautions to safeguard your homes from fire and/or intrusion. As always, there will be NSA Naples team members ready to help if you find yourself in an emergency. Our emergency line is 081-568-4911 and our non-emergency line is 081-568-5638. Please also remember to use your chains of command, friends and family, or our Tipsy Taxi program as resources. Let’s make sure everyone enjoys the holidays safely and comes back in January ready to support the mission at hand and do the basics right. As always, thanks for reading the Panorama, the #1 newspaper in the Navy according to the Navy’s 2016 Russell Egnor Media Awards! For more information about NSA Naples, please follow us on Twitter @NSA_Naples and Facebook at facebook.com/ NSANaples/ Buon fine settimana – and remain vigilant.

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BASE NOTES Post Office Christmas Hours December 22 Support Site Post Office: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Fleet Mail Center: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Capodichino Mailroom: 7 to 9 a.m.; 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and 3:30 to 6 p.m. CNE Mailroom: 6:30 to 8:30 a.m.; 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and 3:30 to 6 p.m. Gaeta Post Office: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. JFC Post Office: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. December 23 – Last opportunity to pick up packages prior to Christmas Support Site Post Office: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. (parcel pick up only) Fleet Mail Center: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. (parcel pick up only) Capodichino Mailroom: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. CNE Mailroom: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Gaeta Post Office Closed JFC Post Office Closed For details call DSN 626-5370 or Comm. 366693-0535. Capodichino Air Terminal / Rotator Flight Holiday Schedule The Air Terminal Building will be closed De-

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cember 24 at noon and will reopen December 26 at noon. The Air Terminal will be closed December 31 at noon and will reopen January 2 at noon. The rotator flight is scheduled to arrive from Norfolk December 20 in the afternoon and will depart for Norfolk December 22 in the morning. For details call 626-5369. Get Started on Your College Degree – SAT, ACT Tests at Navy College Office Both the Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) and American College Test (ACT) are available for free for active duty and reserve Sailors. One or both of these tests are required for entrance to most colleges, and are usually the first step toward obtaining your college degree. To learn more about scheduling these tests and how to kick start your college experience, stop by the Navy College Office (NCO), which is located in Admin 2, Room 36.1 onboard Capodichino to speak with one of the NCO counselors. For details call DSN 626-6683 or Comm. 081-568-6683 or e-mail lawrence.daley@eu.navy.mil

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ITALIAN NEWS BRIEFS COMPILED BY TERESA MEROLA NSA NAPLES PUBLIC AFFAIRS

Visitors to Pay to Visit Pantheon; Fee to Help Safeguard Famous Monument Visitors will soon begin paying two euros to visit the Pantheon. One of central Rome’s most spectacular monuments, the Pantheon was built more than 2,000 years ago under the orders of Emperor Hadrian. Visitors will start paying the entry fee on May 2, according to an accord signed Monday by the culture ministry and the Vicariate of Rome. More than seven million people visit the monument each year and the entry fee will be used to better valorize and safeguard it. Entry fee will be only for those attending religious services in this ancient temple, which is now a church. One of the building’s most intriguing features is the oculus, a 30foot opening built into the dome which illuminates the entrance with a beam of natural light. The building contains the tombs of Vittorio Emanuele II, the first king of united Italy and his successor, Umberto I. It also contains the tomb of Renaissance artist Raphael. Extreme Weather Torments Italy Rain, snow and extreme cold weather was continuing to cause disruption across Italy, especially in the north. The northeastern region of Liguria, Tuscany and Emilia Romagna were on red alert for the bad weather. About 1,000 people in the province of Reggio Emilia were evacuated after the River Enza burst its banks and flood waters invaded residential and industrial areas. Several roads were closed on Tuesday and although the Italian rail network company resumed rail services, authorities advised travelers to stay updated as the situation was constantly changing. In Bologna, strong winds caused damage to some buildings and several trees fell on roads. The wind was also very strong in Le Marche region, reaching 100 kilometers per hour. In the southern regions connections to the island were disrupted as well as by strong winds and seas, including between the ports of

Naples, Pozzuoli and Sorrento, Ischia, Procida and Capri, and some of the connections around Sicily. Christmas Must See: The Artistic Lights of Salerno The Luminarie of Salerno or Artistic Lights started 12 years ago and now is a must for the Christmas period for many families from Italy and other countries to visit Salerno. The city organizes its unique event with light shows and installations along the streets and public squares, creating a magical atmosphere and attracting thousands of visitors. Last year, there were more than two million tourists in the city who visited the event from November through January. This year the lights started on November 11 and they will stay on through January 21, 2018. The light installations are turned on each evening at sunset and stay on late into the night. The Villa Comunale public garden hosts the “Il Giardino Incantato” which is populated by bright animals that seem to come to life; it is open daily until midnight, and 1 a.m. on holidays and Sundays. There is a Christmas market that runs until January 8 and funny penguins are displayed on the waterfront the city. This year the theme of the light is a marine mythological environment, with light artworks shaped like dolphins, sirens, tritons, forests and animals, aquatic plants and blue lights that are at the top to simulate the color and the waves of blue seas. Italian Researchers Develop Robot Wheelchair On Tuesday, a robot wheelchair was presented in Rome that will make it easier for disabled people to move around in an upright position. The prototype was developed by Volterra motorial rehabilitation center of Italian workplace accidents insurance agency INAIL and Pisa’s Scuola Superiore Sant’Anna. The wheelchair is called RISE (Robotic Innovation for Standing and Enabling), and it is a model of social bio-robotics applied to people who have suffered a serious accident. The system moves like a vehicle operated by remote control and can change form like a ‘transformer.’ It should be for sale late in 2018.

THE INSIDE PAGE Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States is a nonprofit veterans service organization comprised of eligible veterans and military service members from the active, guard and reserve forces. We have many programs and services that work to support veterans, service members and their families, as well as communities worldwide. VFW Post 12159-Monte Cassino meets the third Wednesday of each month from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. at the Support Site Community Room. For details call VFW Post Commander Joel Driscoll at Comm. 340-9733324 or visit www.vfw.napoli@gmail.com or Facebook at VFW Post 12159-Monte Cassino (username: @NaplesVFW). USO Naples is looking for outgoing and enthusiastic volunteers to join their committee to make a difference in the community through special events and outreach. If interested, email USO Naples and Rome Director, Sabrina Pullido at spullido@uso.org. Naples American Red Cross (ARC) needs volunteers. For details or to register for a CPR/First Aid class, call 081-568-4788 or 626-4788 or visit American Red Cross Naples on Facebook. Naples Military HOG Chapter Seeking New Members If you’re a motorcycle rider, whether it’s on a sport bike or a cruiser, and you want to see the wonders of Italy on the back of that scoot, then the Naples Military HOG Chapter is for you. Meet other members of Europe’s HOG Chapters and even make it to HOG Rallies throughout Italy and Europe. We have monthly meetings to welcome newcomers and discuss monthly rides. If you have a sport bike or a Harley Scoot and are interested in becoming a member there are many ways of contacting us: call Jordan Berryman at 342-755-2079 or email jorthebore@gmail.com; come to one of our monthly meetings at Liberty Bell (O’Connor’s Pub) in Pinetamare or stop by Naples Military Auto Sales at the Support Site food court; or visit us on facebook at oconnorsbylibertybell or naplesmilitaryhogchapter. 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. 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 626-3913 or Comm. 081-568-3913.

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HISTORY: THE GREAT WHITE FLEET From Naval History and Heritage Command

awesome battle capabilities. This was timely, for, in 1906, hostilities with Japan seemed possible; the Japanese navy dominated the Pacific and posed a potential threat to the Philippines. America’s problems with Japan arose shortly after Roosevelt mediated the Treaty of Portsmouth in 1906, ending the Russo-Japanese War. In that conflict the Russian fleet had been annihilated by the Japanese. But despite their triumphs over the Russians on the high seas, the Japanese failed to get all they felt they deserved at the peace table and blamed Roosevelt for it.

On the warm, cloudy morning of December 16, 1907, President Theodore Roosevelt stood on the weather-deck of the presidential yacht Mayflower, anchored in the waters off Hampton Roads, while throngs of onlookers on shore, watched as 16 battleships of the U.S. Atlantic Fleet, all painted white, save for gilded bows, steamed in a long majestic column out of Hampton Roads to the open sea, flanked by their attending auxiliary ships. The four squadrons of warships, later nicknaRoosevelt didn’t want a med the “Great White break with Japan, as Fleet,” were manned by the United States was 14,000 Sailors and Mariill-prepared for war. nes under the command Most of our battle fleet of Rear Adm. Robley “Fiwas concentrated in the ghting Bob” Evans. Atlantic, and there were All were embarking only a handful of armoupon a naval deployment red cruisers on duty in the scale of which had the Pacific. In the event never been attempted by of war with Japan, this any nation before – the small contingent that first ‘round-the-world made up the Asiatic cruise by a fleet of steamBattle Fleet would have powered, steel battleto abandon the Philippiships. The 43,000 mile, nes for West Coast ports 14-month circumnavigauntil the United States tion would include 20 port had strength enough to calls on six continents; it go on the offensive. is widely considered one Thus, to impress upon of the greatest peacetime President Theodore Roosevelt. Courtesy of Naval History Japan that the U.S. achievements of the U.S. and Heritage Command Navy could shift from Navy. the Atlantic to the Pacific, Roosevelt ordered The idea of sending the new battle fleet the Great White Fleet to sail around the world. around the world was the brainchild of the The president also wanted to find out what energetic president, a former colonel of the condition the fleet would be in after such a Rough Riders and one-time assistant secretary transit. As he stated before the fleet’s deparof the Navy. ture, “I want all failures, blunders and shortcoRoosevelt felt that only through a strong mings to be made apparent in time of peace Navy could a nation project its power and preand not in time of war.” stige abroad. But, more importantly, Roosevelt felt that a In 1898, at the end of the Spanish-American successful cruise of this magnitude would proWar, the United States was thrust into the vide the American people with an example of mainstream of international affairs and gained U.S. naval preparedness, strength and range. status as a world power, acquiring as possesSuch an impression, he hoped, would help him sions the Philippines and Guam in the Pacific, get the desired appropriation from Congress then Puerto Rico in the Caribbean. for four more battleships. In 1904, the United States also established a The cruise of the Great White Fleet had naval base at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, to enmany substantial results both diplomatically sure the safety of the Panama Canal, which for the nation and technically for the Navy. was still under construction. On the diplomatic side, the cruise satisfied Roosevelt stressed the upgrading and expanour country’s desire to be recognized as a sion of the U.S. fleet to protect American inteworld power. It was aptly proven that the rests abroad. United States was capable of projecting its From 1904 to 1907, American shipyards turinfluence anywhere in the world on a heretoned out 11 new battleships to give the Navy fore unprecedented scale.

SPOTLIGHT: MC1 DANIEL BARKER Mass Communication Specialist First Class Daniel Barker, from Greenville, North Carolina, reported to U.S. Naval Support Activity Naples in January of 2016 after graduating from the Military Visual Journalism program at Syracuse University. Barker has served as the installation’s Deputy Public Affairs Officer and command photographer for two years. As a Mass Communication Specialist, he has been NSA Naples’ eye behind the shutter, telling the base and its personnel’s story through photos, video, and written products. Many military and civilian personnel have learned to appreciate the art and science of photography from Barker’s regular camera training and mentorship sessions. He has spent countless hours teaching members of the community how to professionally capture the exceptional work that gets done here every day. He is also the man behind the base’s bi-weekly “PAO Notes,” sending thousands of notices over the years about what’s going on around here. That’s not all. Odds are he’s probably captured a smile and witty quote from many of you for the “Man on the Street” segment in this very paper! Barker enjoys pursuing his photography skills outside of work as well. His talent has brought him all over Europe during his tour here, photographing for fashion and jewelry designers, with some of his work even appearing in fashion magazines. He will be leaving NSA Naples in January to report to USS Wasp’s (LHD 1) media shop. Thanks for everything you’ve done here Petty Officer Barker and fair winds and following seas in all your future journeys!

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NOVEMBER 2017 BIRTHS November 3, 2017 Oliver Sebastian Marrion 6 pounds 8.2 ounces, son of Elizabeth M. Marrion and SPC Leilani M. Marrion

November 22, 2017 Yumi Buluran Thaxton 6 pounds 8.6 ounces, daughter of Anna Y. Thaxton and ET2 Chase N. Thaxton

November 7, 2017 Zaryah Aria Williams 7 pounds 2.3 ounces, daughter of CPO Cora J. Garcia and IT1 Michael A. Williams Jr.

November 27, 2017 Tessa Marie Sautter 7 pounds 3.2 ounces, daughter of Jessica L. Sautter and Jeremy J. Sautter

November 14, 2017 Amelia Joy Padua Atienza 5 pounds 15.9 ounces, daughter of Jennifer A. Atienza and Alan N. Atienza

November 8, 2017 Erik Michael Conniff 7 pounds 4 ounces, son of Brandie L. Conniff and Cmdr. Shawn E. Conniff

JFC Naples MPB takes part in Expert Staff Meeting in the Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia By JFC Naples Civil – Military Partnership Branch

Macedonia in 2018 and 2019. Faubladier stressed that “face-to-face” meetings remain vital in maintaining the SKOPJE, Former Yugoslav excellent relationship already cemented Republic of Macedonia* – between NATO and the Former Yugoslav French Army Colonel Franck Faubladier, head of the Military Partner- Republic of Macedonia, particularly highship Branch (MPB) at Allied Joint Force lighting their willingness to host the ReCommand Naples, chaired a meeting be- gional Exercise program in 2019. tween a delegation from JFC Naples and Faubladier also stated that the Mobile Training Teams and shared staff from the Armed Forces Operational Capabilities of the Former Yugoslav ReConcept perspectives republic of Macedonia at its main fundamental in mainMinistry of Defence, Decemtaining a strong ber 5, 2017. partnership. The meeting was in the Organizers said these framework of an annual milimeetings enable the delegatary cooperation Expert Staff tion of the Military PartnerMeeting (ESM). It aimed to ship Branch and its partners enhance NATO’s understandto openly discuss progress ing of the host nation’s military under various initiatives and to interests and partnership goals, ensure that partners are correctly while showcasing the various partsupported by NATO through JFC nership opportunities available. Discussions included a review of the co- Naples. After the meeting, Faubladier formally operation program between the Former invited a delegation from the Former YuYugoslav Republic of Macedonia and NATO in 2017, the Armed Forces’ topics goslav Republic of Macedonia to attend of interest, JFC Naples MPB’s role in fa- the next meeting to be held in JFC cilitating this partnership and a presen- Naples in August of next year. tation on worthwhile cooperation *Turkey recognises the Republic of program activities and exercises availMacedonia with its constitutional name able to the Former Yugoslav Republic of

Special Court-Martial – Navy Region Europe, Africa, Southwest Asia October 2017 At a Special Court-Martial in Naples, Italy, Navy Seaman Christian M. Holmes pled guilty pursuant to a pretrial agreement to two specifications of violation of a lawful orders for possessing drug paraphernalia and using a device designed to defeat the Navy's drug testing program, wrongful use of a controlled substance, two specifications of wrongful introduction of a controlled substance onto a military installation, and larceny. On October 2, 2017 the military judge sentenced Holmes to be discharged with a Bad Conduct Discharge, reduction in rank to paygrade E-1, and confinement for 10 months. Pursuant to the pretrial agreement, confinement greater than 180 days is to be suspended. The suspended punishment may be served if the service member violates the terms of the pretrial agreement.

5 FLEET AND FAMILY SUPPORT CENTER EVENTS THIS WEEK For more information about local Fleet and Family Support Center (FFSC) events, visit www.facebook.com/NaplesFFSC

● Dec 15: Holiday Playgroup, 10 to 11 a.m. Support Site Community Center. ● Dec 18-19: Boots to Business, 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., Support Site FFSC. ● Dec 19: Labor and Delivery Relaxation, 2 to 4 p.m., Support Site FFSC. ● Dec 20: Christmas Alley, 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Meet at Gran Café by Naples Airport, Capodichino. ● Dec 20: Sponsorship Training, 9 to 11 a.m., Support Site FFSC. ● Dec 20: Steps to Federal Employment, 8:30 a.m. to noon, Support Site FFSC. ● Dec 21: Pregnancy and Infant Loss Support Group, 12:30 to 1:30 p.m., Support Site FFSC. All classes require registration. Call 081-811-6372 for more information or to register.

ENERGY CONSERVATION I’m Dreaming of a Green Christmas From NSA Naples Energy Management Team

The holiday season is generally a big time for energy use, but that doesn’t mean it has to be that way. Here are 14 ways to save energy (and money) during the holidays: Switch to LED Christmas Lights LED Christmas lights use 90% less electricity than regular Christmas lights, and can be purchased for around $10 a strand. Use Fiber Optic Decorations Fiber optic trees and decorations are the ultimate in energy efficiency. In most cases, they use a single light bulb located in the base of the unit to light the entire decoration – now that’s energy smart and budget smart! Limit The Time That Lights are On Wait until dark to turn on your Christmas lights; then, turn them off before you go to bed. Six hours or less of daily use is a good goal to aim for. Do you have trouble remembering to turn your lights on and off? Then, set a timer, and forget about it. Turn Off Lights at Room When the Tree is Lit The lights on your Christmas tree should provide more than enough lighting to navigate around the room. Turn Down Thermostat When you Have Guests Extra bodies in the house means extra warmth at no cost to you. Buy Energy Star Electronics Energy Star certified electronics – TVs, DVD players, VCRs and cordless phones – use up to 60 – less electricity that their non-certified counterparts. Visit energystar.gov for a list of qualifying models, and shop smart. Bake Several Dishes at a Time The holiday season is a big time for baking. Make the most of your oven and the energy that goes into heating it, by cooking several dishes at once. Remember, it takes the same amount of energy to heat a full oven as it does a nearly-empty one. Use the Smallest Appliances to Get the Job Done Use your microwave and toaster oven for small holiday cooking tasks, and save the oven for big cooking tasks. Keep Lids on Pots Foods cook faster (meaning less energy use) when the lid is on. Unplug Phantom Energy User Before You Go On Vacation TVs, DVD players, computers, printers, radios and many other electronics use energy even when they are not turned on. Unplug these items before you go on vacation, and enjoy the energy savings.

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SOUND OFF: YOUR MOST MEMORABLE WINTER HOLIDAY

PS2 Sirsamuel Corley “Christmas underway on a ship, the whole department came together, the Navy can be a family sometimes.”

CHRISTMAS CAROL

Christine Perrotta “Smelling Scottish soup my grandmother made while growing up in Scotland.”

MA2 Dennis Brandon “Spending Christmas in Romania, it was the coldest winter in my life.”

MC1 Theron Godbold “Bah, Humbug! I don’t really have any memorable ones.”

PS2 Abekoe Biaou “I’m making a memorable one, planning to see the Eiffel Tower when I visit Paris for the first time.”

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“For Scrooge, it is the literal and figurative ‘Wake Up Call’ he has been missing for years.” Berryman notee the humor of the Ghost, instilling her character with a sarcastic and dry wit, but one which is touched with genuine concern for her charge. “In the present scenes, Scrooge has yet to realize he is complicit in the difficulties of the lives of others, and it is Present’s job to ensure he does not escape the ramifications of his choices,” she added. David Wunderlich and Lindi Denning were memorably believable as the Crachits, ably containing the buoyancy of the ebullient Crachit children and displaying heartfelt sorrow during the Future sequence. Kristi Hess and Jessa Salvitti were raucous as Scrooge’s housekeepers, Dilber and Crowe, and provided a needed lightness to the miser’s household. Zane Barnum and Amber Flores were lovely as Fred/Young Scrooge and Belle, showing the path that might have been for Ebenezer in a touching and honest performance. Mike Salvitti and Tamera Terrell were sweet and endearing as the Fezziwigs, and highlighted a delightful dance and song combination in Act I. Jake Salvitti showed great promise in multiple roles, providing tenderness as Pringle and humor as the Charity Collector, ringing his

The cast of the Naples Community Theatre take a bow at the conclusion of “A Christmas Carol” last Wednesday evening at the Naples American Middle High School. Photo by MC1 Daniel Barker

salvation bell furiously at the intractable Scrooge. Gabrielle Moghaddam and Nathan Vieux showed wisdom beyond their years as Ghosts of Past and Future/Marley, respectively. Each provides a depth of character unexpected in so young a performer. No review of “A Christmas Carol” would be complete without mentioning Tiny Tim, played sweetly by Piper Marsden. She was surpris-

ingly professional for one so young, and maked the most of her opportunities on stage. Finally, the ensemble performers provide a realistic background to the city, adding depth and characterization and made the world of Ebenezer Scrooge as appealing (if not more so) than that of the current day. Naples Community Theatre next takes the stage in January, with a collection of songs from Broadway’s

biggest shows. NCT supports the NAHS production of “Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory” in March, and will return with a full length production in May (rights currently pending). NCT is always looking for additional talented actors, stage hands, musicians, and performers and can be reached at DSN 626-5411 or via the Facebook Page Naples Community Theatre.

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“With consistent feedback from auditors, we can focus on improving the processes of our day-to-day work,” the comptroller said. “Annual audits also ensure visibility over the quantity and quality of the equipment and supplies our troops use.” The DoD Office of the Inspector General hired independent public accounting firms to conduct audits of individual components – the Army, Navy, Air Force, agencies, activities and more – as well as a departmentwide consolidated audit to summarize all results and conclusions. “Beginning in 2018, our audits will occur annually, with reports issued November 15,” Norquist said. Looming Shutdown Norquist also addressed the looming government shutdown. Military personnel will continue to report for duty to ensure the safety of the United States and its citizens, he said. Military and civilian personnel conducting operations around the world will also report, he added. “Any time we get close to the end of a CR, we automatically go through and update our contingency plans,” Norquist said. “And so we’ve had to do that several times this year.” If a shutdown occurs, military personnel will report to work as normal, but the department cannot pay them until the shutdown ends. Civilian employees – and the department has roughly 700,000 – will be notified before the shutdown what to do. Employees performing an excepted activity – such as law enforcement – will report to work, he said.

“I cannot emphasize too much how destructive a shutdown is,” Norquist said. “We’ve talked before about the importance of maintenance on weapons systems and others, but if it’s not an excepted activity, there’ll be work stoppage on many of those maintenance functions.” Congress is considering passing a two-week extension of the continuing resolution, which would give the legislators until December 22 to pass a budget. The Defense Department has operated under a continuing resolution for 1,081 days over the past nine years, White noted. Continuing Resolutions Affect Readiness “And so we are optimistic that the Congress will pass a robust and predictable, fully funded [fiscal year 2018] budget,” she said. “Nothing has had a greater impact on combat readiness than CRs … and at a time where security threats are high, we really do need the predictability in the budget – certainty that we don’t have with CRs.” Continuing resolutions are supposed to be short-term bridges for financing. A long-term CR is disruptive, Norquist said. “Every time … you add to it, it creates more challenges,” he added. One problem with a CR is there can be no new starts, the comptroller told reporters. “In the administration’s budget, we requested additional money for munitions, and so we would like to increase the production of some of those munitions,” he said. “What the CR says is, ‘Stop, wait, don’t award that contract yet,’ which delays when you begin to increase the quantity and the production,” he explained, adding that none of this can be fixed until there is a proper budget.

MORE THE INSIDE PAGE The Naples Middle High School Music Boosters Is your Naples Middle High School student in Band, Choir, Orchestra, or Flag Team? If so, then he / she benefits from NMHS Music Boosters. We are a growing organization that ensures all Naples Middle High School music programs continue performing at the highest levels. Help support Music Boosters with your yearly family membership of $25 (other membership levels also available). Volunteers are continuously needed to assist with several projects. For details email musicboostersnaples@gmail.com or visit NMHS Music Boosters on Facebook. The Naples Middle High School PTSA is looking for volunteers to help provide information, resources and events that strengthen the connections between students, parents, the school and the community. A yearly membership is $10 and joining is a great way to get involved, meet the teachers, other parents and your child’s friends. For details email NaplesPTSAteam@ gmail.com or Naples Middle High School PTSA on Facebook. Boy Scout Troop 007 holds troop meetings every Monday from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at the Support Site Community Center. For details email scoutmastertroop007@ gmail.com or visit: https://www.facebook. com/BSATroop007; https://www.troopwebhost.org/Troop007Naples or https://www. troopwebhost.org/ FormHTML.aspx?site=Troop007Naples. Girl Scouts Overseas Naples is excited to support young leaders in action. We are much more than cookies; we show girls how to contribute positively in this world. From arts and crafts to camping trips and more Naples Girl Scouts wants girls to be have fun learning. For details visit https://sites.google.com/site/usagsonaples/ or USA Girl Scouts - Naples, Italy on Facebook. 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 (512). 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. 081721-3222/3682 or visit our Facebook pages at NATO Lions RFC (Naples, Italy); NATO Lionesses Tag Rugby; or NATO Lion Cubs Tag Rugby. Harry S Truman Lodge No. 649 meets every second, third and fourth Wednesday of the month at 7 p.m. For details call Chris Gerbore at 333-704-9607 or email gerborechris@hotmail.com or visit https://www.hst649.org

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

Friday, December 15 00:01 a.m. Star Wars: The Last Jedi, PG-13 00:15 a.m. Star Wars: The Last Jedi, PG-13 4:30 p.m. Coco, PG 6 p.m. Star Wars: The Last Jedi, PG-13 7:30 p.m. Star Wars: The Last Jedi, PG-13 9:30 p.m. Star Wars: The Last Jedi, PG-13 Saturday, December 16 3 p.m. Coco, PG 6 p.m. Ferdinand, PG 6:30 p.m. Star Wars: The Last Jedi, PG-13 8:30 p.m. Star Wars: The Last Jedi, PG-13 9:30 p.m. Star Wars: The Last Jedi, PG-13 Sunday, December 17 3 p.m. Ferdinand, PG 5:30 p.m. Star Wars: The Last Jedi, PG-13 6 p.m. Star Wars: The Last Jedi, PG-13 8:30 p.m. A Bad Moms Christmas, R Monday, December 18 Closed, No Movies Tuesday, December 19 Closed, No Movies Wednesday, December 20 4:30 p.m. The Star, PG 5:30 p.m. Ferdinand, PG 7:30 p.m. Justice League, PG-13 8 p.m. Thank You for Your Service, R Thursday, December 21 4:30 p.m. Thor: Ragnarok, PG-13 5:30 p.m. Star Wars: The Last Jedi, PG-13, 3-D 7:30 p.m. Jigsaw, R 8 p.m. A Bad Moms Christmas, R

A Bad Moms Christmas R, Adventure-Comedy, 104 min. Cast: Mila Kunis, Kristen Bell, Kathryn Hahn, Christine Baranski and Susan Sarandon. As their own mothers drop in unexpectedly, our three under-appreciated and overburdened moms rebel against the challenges and expectations of the Super Bowl for mothers: Christmas. Coco PG, Animation-Adventure-Comedy, 109 min. Cast: Edward James Olmos, Benjamin Bratt, Alanna Ubach, Gael Garca Bernal and John Ratzenberger. Aspiring musician Miguel teams up with charming trickster Hector on an extraordinary journey through the Land of the Dead. Ferdinand Premiere PG, Animation-AdventureComedy, 106 min. Cast: Kate McKinnon, Bobby Cannavale, John Cena, David Tennant, Gina Ro-

driguez. After Ferdinand, a bull with a big heart, is mistaken for a dangerous beast, he is captured and torn from his home. Determined to return to his family, he rallies a misfit team on the ultimate adventure. Jigsaw Last Show R, Crime-Horror-Mystery, 92 min. Cast: Matt Passmore, Tobin Bell, Callum Keith Rennie, Hannah Emily Anderson and Clé Bennett. Bodies are turning up around the city, each having met a uniquely gruesome demise. As the investigation proceeds, evidence points to one suspect: John Kramer, the man known as Jigsaw, who has been dead for 10 years. Justice League PG-13, Action-Adventure, 119 min. Cast: Ben Affleck, Gal Gadot, Jason Momoa, Amy Adams and Robin Wright. Fueled by his restored faith in humanity and inspired by Superman’s selfless act, Bruce Wayne enlists the help of his newfound ally, Diana Prince, to face an even greater enemy. Together, Batman and Wonder Woman work quickly to find and recruit a team of metahumans to stand against this newly awakened threat. But despite the formation of this unprecedented league of heroes-Batman, Wonder Woman, Aquaman, Cyborg and The Flash-it may already be too late to save the planet from an assault of catastrophic proportions. The Star PG, Animation-Adventure-Comedy, 86 min. Cast: Steven Yeun, Keegan-

Michael Key, Aidy Bryant, Kelly Clarkson and Gabriel Iglesias. A small but brave donkey and his animal friends become the unsung heroes of the first Christmas. Star Wars: The Last Jedi Premiere PG-13, Action-Adventure-Fantasy, 150 min. Cast: Mark Hamill, Carrie Fisher, Daisy Ridley, John Boyega and Billie Lourd. Having taken her first steps into the Jedi world, Rey joins Luke Skywalker on an adventure with Leia, Finn and Poe that unlocks mysteries of the Force and secrets of the past. Thank You for Your Service Last Show R, Biography-Drama-War 109 min. Cast: Haley Bennett, Miles Teller, Keisha Castle-Hughes, Amy Schumer and Joe Cole. A group of U.S. soldiers returning from Iraq struggle to integrate back into family and civilian life, while living with the memory of a war that threatens to destroy them long after they’ve left the battlefield. Thor: Ragnarok PG-13, Action-Adventure, 130 min. Chris Hemsworth, Tom Hiddleston, Cate Blanchett,Mark Ruffalo and Idris Elba. Imprisoned, the mighty Thor finds himself in a lethal gladiatorial contest against the Hulk, his former ally. Thor must fight for survival and race against time to prevent the all-powerful Hela from destroying his home and the Asgardian civilization.

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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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 081811-4962. Gaeta/Naples Area Girl Scouts is in need of leaders and co-leaders. Training and support provided. For details email naplesgs@yahoo.com. 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 6264545 or email joseph.cavallaro@eu.navy.mil or MA2 Jessalyn Harrison at DSN 626-2871or jessalyn.harrison@eu.navy.mil Napoli Nation Fan Club is a group that helps community members attend SSC Napoli soccer games, promotes intercultural relations and provides SSC Napoli information to the community. Membership benefits include SSC Napoli gear, discounted tickets and entry to Napoli Nation functions. For details visit USASSCNapoli on Facebook. Connect the Tots is an organization for bringing together families with babies and toddlers to play and mingle. Monthly club events include themed parties, group outings off-base and playground meet-ups. For the latest on club events, join us on Facebook at Connect the Tots (CTT), Naples Italy.

MORE THE INSIDE PAGE 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. 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 081-811-4648 / 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 USMRA-SI at usmrasi.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. Meditation Sitting Group meets on Mondays begins at 6 p.m. at the Support Site Chapel. Participation is free and newcomers are welcome. For details call the Chapel at DSN 629-4600.

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. 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. 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 081-811-4676.

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. The Knights Of Columbus, San Gennaro Council 14853, meets at noon on the first Wednesday of each month at the Support Site Chapel Offices. For details email Dana Eberlin at kofcnaples @gmail.com 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.

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.

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 334-67710327, or gabriel.sermeno@eu. navy.mil or call 081-811-5554.

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.

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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Navy Launches New Branding Campaign From Navy Recruiting Command Public Affairs

During the 2017 Army-Navy football game, which was held December 8, at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, the U.S. Navy launched a new, branding campaign aimed at attracting a new generation of recruits, along with its new tagline, “Forged by the Sea.” “Sea to Stars,” the first TV commercial featuring the new tagline and branding, aired on CBS during the second quarter of the Army-Navy game, as well as on the video screens in the stadium. A second commercial, “Game,” also aired in-stadium. The new commercials can be viewed on the Navy Live blog at http://www.navy.mil/ forged. There was also a wide range of innovative social media initiatives before, during and after the game, including five augmented reality filters on the Navy Recruiting Command’s Facebook platform that allowed fans to creatively celebrate the Navy, the game and the new tagline. Facebook Live was used to create an Army-Navy game day show that provided an exclusive second-screen experience for fans watching the game at home. Called “Sea It Live,” the show was hosted by two active duty Naval Academy Alumni, and featured 10-15 segments throughout the day of the game. In between segments, the Facebook page was populated with unique content that highlighted Sailors and their unique stories. Garvin said the game-day launch represented only the first wave of an integrated marketing campaign that will include a steady level of advertising on digital and social media platforms during the winter, before a full rollout in March. Additional marketing elements will debut throughout the year. “The Navy is now recruiting young men

and women of the Centennial Generation, who have different goals, expectations and information-gathering habits than their Millennial predecessors,” Garvin said. “As such, the Navy recognized the necessity to develop a new marketing campaign and media strategy that more effectively reach, educate and inspire the best-and-brightest prospective recruits.” “Over the years, we have changed our tagline several times to capture everything our great Navy represents in just a few simple words,” Garvin said. “After much research and creative development, we emerged with a deep understanding of our organization’s purpose and potential – all of which tie back to the sea. For more than 200 years our Sailors have been tested and shaped by the sea. Our new tagline perfectly captures the transformative impact the Navy and the sea has on our Sailors.” From now through early March, NRC will run a steady advertising campaign on a range of digital and social media platforms. The campaign will feature “Sea to Stars,” “Game,” a series of six-second commercials, and a variety of banner advertisements. In March, two additional commercials and digital and social media components will be completed, www.navy.com will be updated and NRC will launch its fully integrated campaign. “Our new brand platform, tagline and marketing strategy would not be possible without the incredible participation of Sailors, veterans and other key stakeholders who participated in the research, creative development and testing. The access and feedback were invaluable as we forged our new brand,” Garvin said. “Their contributions will help ensure that “Forged by the Sea” and our future marketing efforts resonate with the Navy community and prospective recruits for years to come.”

Grand Opening for Spinz at Bowling Alley From MWR

The much anticipated Spinz restaurant opened with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at the Strikers Bowling Center on Friday, Dec. 8. In his opening remarks, Captain Todd Abrahamson, Commanding Officer, Naval Support Activity Naples said that the addition of Spinz is “bringing a little bit of America back over here and having the best of both worlds.” The restaurant is the first “We Proudly Serve” Starbucks coffee bar on an overseas Naval base, and it is

also the first Starbucks in Southern Italy. The construction, food preparation training, and opening of the restaurant encompassed a few months of intense work and was spear-headed by many key players including Charles Sciascia and Bill Koepp, from ORION Food Systems, and Cindy Medeira, CNIC Culinary Innovation & Facilities Development. Medeira explained that Spinz is a compilation of multiple brands for CNIC. “This is a little bit of our better burger, a little bit of

our rustic crust pizza, and a little bit of our Bombers,” she said, “and, we proudly serve coffee.” Customers are eager to try the new food and to get a taste of home with their favorite Starbucks coffee, and are discovering that the new food and drinks were worth the wait. One customer commented on Facebook, “the quality of the food you get is worth the wait.” Download a menu and hours at www.navymwrnaples.com/spinz and come try the gourmet burgers, wings, pizza and more.

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JOBS CIVILIAN HUMAN RESOURCES (CHR) Effective October 19, 2017, new customer service hours are: ● Monday through Wednesday: 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. ● Thursday: 12:15 to 3 p.m. ● Friday: 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. 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 IMPORTANT NOTICE: Beginning December 10, 2017, USAJOBS will implement a new sign-in method using login.gov. This method increases the security of the USAJOBS system and allows individuals to use a single sign in for multiple government systems. Applicants will be prompted to create a login.gov account upon signing in to USAJOBS. All Department of Navy overseas US civilian positions aboard Naples and Gaeta commuting area will be posted on USAJOBS website. Not familiar with USAJOBS? Get started by creating an account at https://don.usajobs.gov. Once registered, you may customize your job searches, set up job alerts and store your resume and other essential employment documents online and be ready to apply for a job anytime. Already have an account on USAJOBS but have questions about applying for overseas positions, contact the DON Employee Intake Center for assistance at doneic@navy.mil The Department of the Navy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. U.S. citizenship is required.

LOCAL NATIONAL (LN) POSITIONS To find out what positions are currently open call our front desk at DSN 626-5409 or Comm. 081-568-5409. Copies of vacancy announcements will be also posted at The Civilian Human Resources (CHR) located at Capo Admin I, first

floor. The customer service hours are: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. and Thusday from 12:15 to 3 p.m. The announcements are also visible at the following link: https://cnic.navy.mil/regions/ cnreurafswa/about/job_openings/LocalNationalVacancies. html. Applications are accepted at the Security Pass and ID Office at Capodichino, or at the Security Pass and ID Office at 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 for Local National positions have been revised. Applications that do not conform to the revised instructions will not be considered. CLOSING December 21, 2017 Healthcare Credentialing Assistant, Ua-0303-03, ANN# 66096-835649-AG, Full Time Permanent, AOC: Permanent LN employees of U.S. Navy Hospital (UIC 66096) only. Automotive Mechanic, Uc5823-06, ANN# 44308-835723PG, Full Time Permanent. If you have any questions, contact the front desk at DSN 6265409 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 biweekly “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 next “Meet & Greet” is scheduled from 8-9 a.m. on December 15.

NON-APPROPRIATED FUND (NAF) POSITIONS Fleet & Family Readiness NAF Local Naples job announcements within CNREURAFSWA may be viewed at: https://www.cnic.navy.mil/ regions/cnreurafswa/about/ job_openings.html – The necessary application forms are also available on line. For questions please call 081-5684164/2505/5612/8202. The applications may be emailed to NAFPersonnel@eu.navy.mil

NSA NAPLES U.S. NAF POSITIONS CYP Custodian, NA-3566-02, ANN#17-212, Regular Full Time, NTE 1 year, School Age Care Support Site. Job summary: The purpose of this CYP Custodian position is to provide a variety of semi-skilled labor and cleaning tasks for the CYP facilities to include: Child Development Centers, School Age Care program, Youth Programs, Child Development Home offices and lending libraries. Closing date: December 31, 2017. CYP Cook, Na-7404-08 ANN# 17-213, Regular Part-Time NTE 1 year, CDC Capodichino. Job summary: The CYP Cook performs various tasks or a sequence of tasks in food service preparation. Tasks consist of several steps that require attention to work operations and follow and established sequence of work. These tasks, which are summarized into categories related to food preparation and service, kitchen maintenance, and food storage. Closing date: December 31, 2017. Recreation Aid, NF-0189-01, ANN#18-020, Flexible PartTime, MWR Bowling Center Naples, Italy. Job summary: Main duty will be to provide oversight of activities and necessary services to authorized patrons, including general information on the use of equipment. Provide information concerning facilities and operation. Open until filled. Recreation Assistant, NF-

0189-01/02, ANN#18-021 Flexible Part-Time, Fleet & Family Readiness Center, Gaeta, Italy. Job summary: Serves as a primary front line customer service representative of the overall program as such, must continually present information in a high professional and customer friendly style. Open until filled. CYP Assistant, CY-1702-I/II, ANN#18-024, (Multiple Positions) Regular Full Time (Eligible for Post Allowance), CYP Divisions, CDC/Teens/Sac/ Youth Naples. 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, dayto-day care of infants and children ranging from six weeks to five years. Closing date: September 30, 2018. CYP Assistant, CY-1702-I/II, ANN#18-028 , (Multiple Positions) Flexible Full Time, CYP Divisions, CDC/Teens/Sac/ Youth Naples. 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, dayto-day care of infants and children ranging from six weeks to five years. Closing date: September 30, 2018. Recreation Aid, NF-0189-01, ANN#18-029, 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. Open until filled. Recreation Aid, NF-0189-01, ANN#18-043, Flexible PartTime, Auto Skills Center, Naples. Job summary: Main duty will be to provide oversight of activities and necessary services to authorized patrons, including general information on the use of equipment. Provide information concerning facilities and operation. Open until filled. Recreation Aid, NF-0189-01, ANN#18-044 Flexible, Liberty/Entertainment, 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. 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#170003XP Sales Clerk (Ladies)/C9/NF-1/Regular-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. Ann#170003XR Sales Clerk (Mens)/E2/NF-1/Regular-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. Ann#170004GJ Sales Clerk (Stationery)/C2/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#170004FX Sales Clerk (Toys)/C5/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

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JOBS from page 12 part of a sales team to provide service that anticipates and exceeds customer expectations. Ann#170004GI Sales Clerk (Garden)/C9/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#170004GL Sales Clerk (Garden)/C9/NF-1/Regular-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. Ann#170004E3 Sales Clerk (Housewares)/B2/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#170004FY Sales Clerk (Furniture)/B9/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. GRICIGNANO MINI MART Ann#1700047B Sales Clerk/MM/NF-1/ FLEX – Open until filled – Pay rate: $8-$9 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.

EUROPE DISTRICT DISTRIBUTION Ann#1700045N Warehouse Worker/71/NA-05/ FLEX – Open until filled – Pay rate: $13.50 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.

OTHER OPPORTUNITIES Naples Wildcats Need Score Keepers, Referees Naples Middle High School Wildcat Athletics is in need of both score keepers and referees. Score keepers are needed for home basketball teams this season. Knowledge of running timeclock and keeping the score book preferred. Home games take place at the school gym onboard Support site for the following dates: January 19 and 26, and February 2 from 5 to 9 p.m.; and January 20 and 27, and February 3 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Certified athletic officials are needed who can help with home athletic competitions in football, volleyball, wrestling, basketball, soccer, softball and baseball. Applicants must have current certification and have updated knowledge of NFHS rules. These are both paid positions. For details call Naples Wildcats Athletic Director Amy Driscoll at DSN 629-7546 or email amy.driscoll@

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

MORE BASE NOTES Dec. 15: Santa Cruise and Holiday Decorating Contest Santa will be cruising the Support Site with help from the NSA Fire Department and MWR Community Recreation. He will be visiting with children while judging the Holiday Decorating Contest. Decorate your front porch or home. Prizes will be given to the top five individual residences and top three buildings. Register your residence/building at the Support Site Tickets and Travel office from December 1 to 14 to be considered. For details call DSN 629-7911 or Comm. 081-8117911. Dec. 21-22: USO Holiday Cookie Drop Off Bakers are invited to join the USO this holiday season as we deliver homemade cookies to our service members. Bake your favorite cookies, wrap them in packages of three, add a holiday message, and drop your cookies off at a USO Naples Center December 21 or 22. The USO will deliver these cookies to service members on duty Christmas Day. For details call DSN 626-5713. Now-Dec. 29: Holiday Massage Special at the Fitness Forum Treat yourself to a relaxing massage or purchase one as a special gift for the holidays. Both 60 and 90 minute sessions are available. For reservations and details call the Support Site Fitness Forum at DSN 629-6611 or Comm. 081-811-6611. Dec. 31: New Year’s Eve on Capo Rooftop See the spectacular Naples fireworks on Capo rooftop. Festivities begin at 9 p.m. Bring your blankets and chairs; heaters will be out. Food and beverages will be available for purchase. Participate in the Cornhole Singles Tournament. Transportation is available for a fee. Register for transportation or the Tournament at the Tickets and Travel office. Note: No cars will be able to park on the rooftop. For details call DSN 629-7911 or Comm. 081-811-7911. Jan. 20: Polar Bear Plunge at Support Site pool Are you brave enough to plunge into the chilly, unheated waters of the Support Site

Pool in a 25-meter swim? Registration on the day of. Swim begins at Noon. Fee includes Tshirt and award ribbon. Hot chocolate and warm towels provided. For details call DSN 626-4254 or Comm. 081-568-4254. Sojourner’s Permit Application Changes Starting January 1, 2018, U.S. Region Legal Service Office, Europe, Africa, Southwest Asia (RLSO EURAFSWA) will begin primarily accepting Sojourner's Permit applications by appointment only. On Tuesdays, however, from 8 a.m. to noon, you can still apply on a walk-in basis without an appointment. For details or appointments call the Legal Assistance Office at DSN 626-4576 or Comm. 081-568-4576, or stop by RLSO EURAFSWA located in Admin 2, Room 1074 onboard Capodichino. Missing Classroom Keys The Navy College office is missing classroom keys. If you have these in your possession a key for one of the classrooms G38/39/41/ 42/43/44 or 14 please return them to the Navy College office in Admin 2, Room 36.1. For details call Larry Daley at DSN 626-6683 or Comm. 081-568-6683 or email lawrence.daley@eu.navy.mil American Soccer Club of Naples Looking for Players and Coaches We are looking for talented, driven players for the 2017-2018 season, also looking for trainers, head coaches and assistant coaches to work with developing soccer players. All U.S. and NATO dependents aged 7 to 19 are eligible for selection to the club. The American Soccer Club of Naples (ASC) is a highly competitive “select club” organization. ASC strives to provide an elite level of development for players to improve their individual soccer skills in a challenging, international training environment facilitated by certified coaches and experienced team trainers. Teams participate in the local Italian league as well as international tournaments outside of Italy. Additionally, ASC sponsors multiple training camps featuring international experts, coaches and players to help further your child’s development. For details call Greg Juday at 347-586-4834 or visit www.ascnapoli.com

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Where Did the Christmas Tree Tradition Come From? From NSA Public Affairs

Every year across the globe millions of Christmas trees are harvested, sold and placed in our homes. We decorate them, put presents under them and after the holidays, the trees are retired for the rest of the year. These traditions started long ago. For thousands of years plants and trees that hold their green color during the winter months have had special significance in several countries. The modern Christmas tree came from German tradition. Christian households often brought trees inside to decorate. Many believe that the first instance of a lit Christmas tree came about when Protestant minister Martin Luther saw stars shining through an evergreen and tried to recreate the scene for his family using lighted candles. America adopted this custom much later, originally

denying their use because they were seen as pagan symbols. As a matter of fact, in 1659 a law was enacted outlawing the celebration of Christmas as anything other than a religious observance. Still, the tree won out, and by the turn of the 20th century Christmas decorations were being imported from Germany, and trees graced the homes of many American families. The tradition was accepted so quickly that by the 1940’s Christmas trees were springing up in town squares across the nation. The most famous of these trees may be the Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree in New York City. The Rockefeller Center tree was first placed in 1931. It was undecorated and placed by construction workers working at the site. Two years after that the tree was erected and lit with electric lights. Now the Rockefeller tree boasts an astounding 25,000 Christmas lights. Christmas trees are now grown in all 50 states,

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Dec 16: Vatican and Sistine Chapel . . . . . . . . . . . €89 Dec 17: Christmas Shopping in Sorrento and Vietri €29 Dec 22: Buffalo Farm and Mozzarella Factory. . . €45 Dec 29: Salerno Christmas Lights. . . . . . . . . . . . . €27 Dec 30: Wine Tasting and Tombola . . . . . . . . . . . €44

EXTENDED TOURS Jan 13-14: Feb 16-18: Feb 16-19: Apr 5-8:

MLK Weekend in Florence and Pisa. . €179 Carnevale di Viareggio . . . . . . . . . . . . €239 President’s Day in Budapest . . . . . . . . €569 Spring Break in Amsterdam . . . . . . . . €769

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MERCATO/CLASSIFIED ADS TALIAN LESSONS, for info contact Elena D'Angelo cell. 340-577-5239 or tel. 081-891-1489.

In the event of an emergency or to report a crime, please call the Emergency Dispatch Center at 081-5684911 or 5911. (On-BaseDial 9-1-1) For non-emergency assistance, call 081-568-5638

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