Panorama January 20, 2017

62nd year, No. 2

Serving the NATO, Naples and Gaeta Military Community in Italy

Friday, January 20, 2017

KFOR Troops Showcase Support of Women, Peace and Security Initiatives

Defense Secretary Ash Carter

Slovenian Army 1st Lt. Maja Kocnar, an infantry platoon leader serving for KFOR at a base near Peja, Kosovo, gives instructions to members of her platoon, December 15, 2016. Photo by U.S. Army Sgt. 1st Class Mark Patton

By U.S. Army Sgt. 1st Class Mark Patton and French Army Capt. Eloise Rossi

Greek Army Master Sgt. Maria Konstantopoulou stands outside the perimeter of a bustling military camp, dubbed “Film City”,

on the outskirts of Pristina, Kosovo. For Konstantopoulou, it’s a typical December evening of checking vehicles and pedestrians entering the base’s main gate.

Being a part of the Kosovo Force, the NATO-led peace support operation com-

monly referred to as KFOR, Konstantopoulou is satisfied that her childhood dream of serving in the military has worked out. Not all of her friends and family thought her dream would become a reality.

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Grateful Tiger Sharks Not Only Win, They Want to Give Back

By Lyndsey Hale Naples Tiger Sharks

Naples Tiger Sharks with 10 EFSL Champs under their swim caps and another great season underway decided this year they wanted to do more than swim as a team, they want to give back as a team as well.

“We are constantly astounded by the generosity and support of our Naples Community,” Tiger Sharks

board president Sarah Vinch said. “We see so many people giving to us through NEX bagging donations, buying breakfast burritos, letting us wash their car or other types of fundraising, we thought we would say ‘thank you’ this year and give back.”

The Naples Tiger Sharks began a new partnership with the NOSC as they needed a group to take over TIGER SHARKS Page 7

Third year swimmer Nicasio Yniquez-Sheild drops time on the breast stroke in Vicenza last weekend. Photo by Brenda Dye

CAPTAIN’S CORNER. . . . . . . . . 2 BASE NOTES. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 NAVY HISTORY . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 FFSC CALENDAR . . . . . . . . . . . 5

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SOUND OFF . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 MOVIES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 JOBS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

60% NEX TO OPEN FOR VETS . . . . . . . . . . page 5

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Carter Says Farewell After 35 Years of Defense Department Service

By Cheryl Pellerin DoD News

Defense Secretary Ash Carter addressed members of the Defense Department in the Pentagon auditorium on January 18 to say farewell to the department he’s served and to those he has served alongside in a series of jobs that have grown in responsibility over 35 years.

Carter was deputy defense secretary from 2011 to 2013 and took office as the 25th defense secretary in 2015.

From 2009 to 2011, he was undersecretary of defense for acquisition, technology and logistics with responsibility for DoD’s procurement reform and innovation agenda and completion of key procurements such as the KC-46 aerial refueling tanker.

From 1993 to 1996, he was assistant secretary of defense for international security policy, responsible for strategic affairs, nuclear weapons policy and the Nunn-Lugar program that removed nuclear weapons from Ukraine, Kazakhstan and Belarus.

For his government service, Carter has received the Department of Defense Distinguished Service Medal, DoD’s highest award, on five separate occasions.

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CAPTAIN’S CORNER

By Capt. Doug Carpenter NSA Naples Commanding Officer

The weather over the past week created some spectacular views of Mt. Vesuvius and the snowcapped mountains surrounding Naples.

The winter weather also brings additional travel warnings, which some of the community experienced firsthand over the past few weeks, especially in the mountains. Please check online weather resources before you hit the road, and if your travels take you to or through an area where heavy snowfall is expected, pack tire chains and some emergency gear like blankets, flashlights, and additional food and water.

Preparedness is a mindset that goes hand in hand with the principles of Operational Risk Management (ORM) that we teach and live by in our work life; you can find more tips and resources online at www.ready.navy.mil.

Today’s Inauguration is a very significant day where we witness the peaceful transfer of power between the departing and incoming leaders of our nation. This election season saw a lot of activity in many online discussion fora and I would like to take the opportunity to remind everyone to keep online etiquette in mind. The main area of concern is Operational Security, and we should all think about what we are posting and make sure the information is authorized to release. If bad people lurking in the shadows of the online community can use that information to their advantage, it’s probably not something we want shared.

Social media is increasingly becoming an integral part of our modern culture; to the point where there is little separation between our online and offline personas. It is important to realize that your words or pictures shared online will likely remain online for a very long time, even if you choose to retract after the fact. There are a lot of good recommendations for setting your privacy options, and also for how best to have civil and meaningful discourse online. A couple of good rules of thumb for online communication include; always try to improve the conversation, not derail it; when you disagree with someone, avoid personal attacks; and finally if you come across objectionable or inflammatory material just flag it, don’t fan it.

When conducting conversations online, on a Facebook page, forum, or text chat, I urge you to consider the person on the other end of the conversation just as you would if they were face to face with you. Trolls are out there ready to distract and inflame the conversation, but by maintaining a level head and civil words, you can safely tap into the seemingly limitless knowledge of the online world.

Stay safe, have a great weekend!

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BASE NOTES VITA Volunteer IRS Training at Capodichino Volunteers are needed for the 2017 IRS Self Service Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program.

Volunteers will receive free IRS training and a certificate upon completion. VITA center will be open during the tax season (overseas through June 15).

There will be volunteer opportunities at both Capodichino and Support Site. For details call Daniela Floco at DSN 626-4576 or Comm. 081-5684576 or e-mail daniela.flococaro.it@eu.navy.mil

ing will be provided later. For details call DSN 6265755 or visit http://www.cnic.navy.mil/ regions/cnreurafswa/about/regional_departments/equal-emplo yment-opportunity-office/collateral-duty-eeo-counselor-information.html

Outdoor Recreation Ski Shop Services and Hours The Support Site Outdoor Recreation Center Ski Shop will be open through March 10, 2017, on Tuesdays-Fridays, from 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Skis, Base Access Request Deadlines snowboards and other winter equipment are availPersonnel who are not eligible to sponsor guests able for rent. Bring your own skis or snowboards through the Pass & ID Office and who are requestin for repairs. For pricing or other information, ing non-mission related base access for guests call DSN 629-4947 Comm. 081-811-4947. must submit their signed, written request with supporting identification documents to the NSA NPASE Hours Changing SJA's office a minimum of 10 business days in adThe Navy public affairs support element (NPASE) vance of the desired access date. No exceptions Photo Studio, located at Capodichino in Admin 1, will be permitted. Non-mission related base access Room 208, will be reducing its hours of operations requests that cannot be routed through Pass & ID starting October. The new hours of operation are: include those from either personnel who do not Tuesdays 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. The first and third have sponsorship privileges, or from any personnel Tuesday of each month will be for portraits and whose base access requests exceed 90 days, or the second and fourth Tuesday will be for official from personnel who have sponosrship privileges full length photos. Passport photos are for official but wish to sponsor more guests than the limit. passports only and will be every Tuesday on a For details call Tiziana Orso at DSN 626-4006 or walk-in basis, please bring your signed DD 1056 email tiziana.orso.it@eu.navy.mil or LN2 Jessica form or you will be turned away. For details or to Smart at DSN 626-0428 or email make an appointment call DSN 626-5114 or jessica.smart@eu.navy.mil Comm. 081-568-5114. Studio hours and dates are Multi-Cultural Heritage Committee is subject to change without notice due to operational Accepting New Members commitments.

If you or your Sailors have any unique talents, would like to participate or bring new ideas to the Navy’s Zero Tolerance Drug Use Policy MCHC email PO1 Sherrie Dumas at This policy also applies to the abuse and misuse of sherrie.dumas@eu.navy.mil. The weekly meetings prescription drugs, including taking medication for are usually held every Monday at 2 p.m. in the a purpose other than prescribed, taking medicine Chapel Fellowship Hall on board Capodichino. that hasn’t been prescribed to you and wrongfully possessing or distributing prescription drugs.

CNREURAFSWA Equal Employment Using someone else’s meds or giving pills to Opportunity Office Seeking Counselors friends or shipmates can result in severe health The CNREURAFSWA Equal Employment Opportuand career consequences, including a dishonorable nity Office is recruiting DON civilians interested in discharge from the Navy. Remember these simple serving as collateral-duty EEO counselors, which rules: 1. Take Correctly. 2. Report Promptly. 3. Disare collateral-duty assignments. Civilian employees pose Properly. 4. Never Share. For more informashould complete an EEO Counselor Interest form tion, speak with your command DAPA or doctor, or and submit it to the EEO Office by January 30. call 1-866-U-ASK-NPC. In the case of an emerNote: The form must be signed by the employee’s gency, call 911 or the following resources: supervisor; After nominations have been received, Military OneSource Confidential Counseling at face-to-face interviews will be conducted with the 800-342-9647 or Military Crisis Line at nominee and supervisor to ensure each under800-273-TALK (8255). stands the commitment involved in serving as an See BASE NOTES Page 13 EEO counselor. The 40-hour EEO counselor train-

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PANOrAMA January 20, 2017

ITALIAN NEWS BRIEFS Italians Besieged by Earthquakes, High Winds, Freezing Conditions Italian regions have been badly affected by the extraordinary wave of earthquakes, strong winds and heavy snowfall that have caused disruption across the country recently. Hundreds of thousands of home were left without electricity in the areas affected by the 2016 earthquakes in central Italy. In Abruzzo region, 300,000 people had no power and 5,000 had no water.

The Italian army was sent to the Abruzzo Tuesday at the request of mayors from the two worst-affected towns, Teramo and Chieti. School closures continued across the country, including in the mountainous parts of the Umbria and Marche regions, Prato in Tuscany, and northern Sardinia.

Strong winds swept the north-eastern city of Trieste, where the wind reached 141 kilometer per hour, and Genoa, where 300 people were temporarily forced to abandon their homes due to a fire on the hills around the port city. A small mountain village in Campania region, near Salerno, had been isolated by the snow for several days and soldiers and firefighters conducted relief operations bringing medicine and food supplies for the next few days.

The region of Puglia had 80 percent of schools shut as classrooms froze up, four people died from the cold, while police saved 300 freezing and hungry dogs after the municipal pound in the town of Laterza was cut off by heavy snow. On Wednesday morning around 10:25 a.m. there was another earthquake of magnitude 5.4 that rocked central Italy including Rome, Abruzzo and Marche. Two stronger quakes took place at 11:14 a.m. and another at 11:26 a.m. The epicenters were in the province of L’Aquila, in Abruzzo region. The tremors were felt as far away as Foggia in the south of Italy.

Rome metro stations were evacuated as a precautionary measure and service suspended.

Historic San Vincent Pier Open to Pedestrians, Cyclists June 2017 The San Vincent pier, the old Bourbon wharf in Naples is going to open this summer to Neapolitans and tourists on foot and by bicycle on weekends. The two kilometers long “walking on the sea” pier should be ready by June 2017. The pier was built by the Bourbons and it was the symbol of the naval power. It was an important defensive outpost that housed an arsenal and docks until World War I. Today it has been used by the Italian Navy.

Naples’ Capodimonte Museum to Feature Famous Picasso Paintings The Capodimonte museum in Naples will host an important exhibition of Pablo Picasso in April. The exhibit include the famous “The curtain for Parade,” a very large painting representing a circus with clowns, dancers and animals. The painting comes from the National Art Center Georges Pompidou in Paris. Picasso painted this picture in 1917 when he moved to Rome and it is told that he was inspired by a trip to Naples and Pompeii.

The large painting will be on display in the Ballroom of the gallery hall along with 68 other works by Picasso, including drawings, paintings and sculptures.

Brazilian Tourists Fall While Illegally Climbing Rome’s Colosseum Two Brazilian tourists were badly injured after attempting to illegally climb one of the entry gates of the Colosseum amphitheater in Rome on Sunday. The pair fell nearly 14 feet; one tourist had a fractured pelvis, while the other had full body bruises. Police arrived at the scene around 3 a.m. and both men were taken to the local hospital. The man with the fractured pelvis could be in the hospital for several weeks. Both are facing heavy fines and could even face jail time. On Monday, Colosseum staff found the word “death” painted in black on a column near the entrance. Italian judges have become stricter with passing down fines to trespassers and vandals of historic sites.

A Pocket Guide to Useful Phrases while on the Road Security Dispatch . . . 081-568-5638 Italian Police: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112 Italian Ambulance: . . . . . . . . . . 118 Italian Fire Department: . . . . . . 115

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ENGLISH ITALIAN Call an ambulance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Chiamate un'ambulanza Where is a hospital? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dov’è l’ospedale?

We need a doctor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Abbiamo bisogno di un medico I cannot find my family . . . . . . . . . . . . Non trovo la mia famiglia I am American . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sono Americano/a Where is the reporting point? . . . . . . . Dov’è il centro raccolta?

Which roads are open? . . . . . . . . . . . . Quali strade sono aperte?

I need a phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ho bisogno di un telefono Help! It’s an emergency . . . . . . . . . . . . Aiuto! È un’emergenza

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 081-5684788 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, 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 081-568-1935 or 342-5175350; 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 on the ground floor of Admin II, Room G016 (down the hall from the Navy College), and is open Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. For details call DSN 626-3913 or Comm. 081568-3913.

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: WORLD’S FIRST NUCLEAR-POWERED SUB LAUNCHED From Navy History and Heritage Command

In July of 1951, Congress authorized construction of the world’s first nuclear powered submarine. Five months later the Navy announced the new submarine would be the sixth ship of the fleet to bear the name Nautilus.

Her keel was laid by President Harry S. Truman at the Electric Boat Shipyard in Groton, Connecticut, on June 14, 1952. After nearly 18 months of construction, Nautilus was launched on January 21, 1954, at Groton when First Lady Mamie Eisenhower broke a bottle of champagne across her bow and Nautilus slid into the Thames River.

A year later on January 17, 1955, Nautilus moved from the pier under her own power, and according to a radio report from her Commanding Officer Cmdr.

Eugene P. Wilkinson was soon “Underway on nuclear power.”

Accommodations for the new vessel included two and three-berth staterooms for the 12 officers, a single room for the captain, and a wardroom. For the more than 90 enlisted men, each had their own rack, a mess that could seat 36 of the crew, or up to 50 for movies and lectures. A juke-box was hooked to the boat’s hi-fi system, along with an ice cream machine and soda dispenser. Better yet, the nuclear-powered system would provide unlimited fresh water and air conditioning.

The business end of Nautilus featured six torpedo tubes and carried 26 torpedoes. She was also outfitted with auxiliary diesel generators and a battery to “bring home” the boat if needed Nautilus would achieve a number of firsts during sea trials, including the fastest submerged transit undertaken by a submarine: 90 hours from New London, Connecticut, to San Juan, Puerto Rico at an average speed of 16 knots (the previous record for that speed had been for a single hour).

In exercises and war games with the fleet, Nautilus was nearly invincible. She could easily maneuver to either close on an enemy or escape one, all while remaining submerged.

And she could outrun many of the Navy’s destroyers and all of the anti-submarine homing torpedoes at that time.

Refueled four times during her 25 years in

commission, Nautilus would sail more than a half-million nautical miles, most of them submerged.

In 1958, Nautilus completed a secret mission requested by President Dwight D. Eisenhower to prove American technology had not taken a back seat to the Soviet space program. In a mission called Operation Sunshine, the nuclear-powered submarine passed under the North Pole on August 3, 1958 – the first watercraft to reach the geographic “top” of the world – during a trip from Pearl Harbor to England and under the Soviet’s collective noses through the Bering Strait.

Nautilus and her crew earned the Presidential Unit Citation (PUC), the first-ever awarded in peace time.

Her commanding officer, Capt. William R. Anderson, was whisked away from Nautilus when she resurfaced near Iceland, brought to a White House ceremony, where Eisenhower would announce the success of Operation Sunshine. The president then presented Anderson with a Legion of Merit to go with his crew’s PUC. Nautilus’ first deployment was with the Sixth Fleet in the Mediterranean Sea, departing from New London Oct. 24, 1960. Upon her return, she operated in the Atlantic, participating in NATO exercises and in Oct. 1962, the naval quarantine of Cuba during the Cuban Missile Crisis.

For the next 13 years, she would be involved in a variety of developmental testing programs while continuing to serve alongside many of the more modern nuclear-powered submarines.

Decommissioned and stricken from the Navy rolls in 1980, Nautilus’ future was assured when the Secretary of the Interior designated the submarine as a National Historic Landmark on May 20, 1982.

After a historic ship conversion, Nautilus opened to the public on April 11, 1986, to continue her service as an example of the Navy’s pioneering role in harnessing nuclear power, as the first in a fleet of nuclear-powered ships, and as steward of the American submarine force’s reputation for and history of operational excellence.

SPOTLIGHT: LT. CLAUDIA CESPEDES A native of Denver, Colorado, Lt. Claudia Cespedes shines as one of three Active Duty Psychologists at U.S. Naval Hospital Naples (USNH).

She is the youngest of 11 and first in her family to join the Armed Forces and pursue a doctorate degree. She completed her bachelor’s degree at the University of Colorado at Boulder in 2008, and her master’s degree in forensic psychology at the University of Denver in 2010. She simultaneously worked with offenders in inpatient and correctional settings and soon after, developed a passion for trauma work. Cespedes joined the U.S. Navy in 2013 and reported to her first duty station at Naval Medical Center San Diego, where she finished her clinical training. She received her doctorate degree in clinical psychology at The Chicago School of Professional Psychology in July 2014. She completed Survival Evasion Resistance and Escape (SERE) School in September 2014, and is ambitiously working toward serving as a SERE Psychologist for recovered personnel who were in captivity, isolated, or detained in hostile environments.

Cespedes arrived to USNH Naples in October 2014 and has been actively involved as the division officer for the Behavioral Health Department. She has developed several therapeutic groups as a way to increase mental health resources for the local community. In addition to her Behavioral Health Department duties she is the secretary for the Naples Area Medical Service Corps Officers’ Association. She also serves as one of the Public Affairs Officers for USNH Naples with particular emphasis on maintaining effective relationships with the media. She leads the planning and organization of special events sponsored by the command and the subject matter expert/advisor on public affairs issues for the dommanding officer and subordinate activities within USNH Naples and its’ two Branch Medical Clinics, Capodichino and Landstudhl, Germany.

“Serving the military community in Italy is like a dream come true,” she said. “I feel truly blessed and I am constantly reflective of ways to positively contribute and reach out to those in need. I love Naples, learning the language and culture, and satisfying my foodie spirit! Art, photography, and salsa dancing always bring joy to my life!”

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5 FLEET AND FAMILY SUPPORT CENTER EVENTS THIS WEEK January 20, 2017

NOVEMBER 2016 BIRTHS November 11, 2016 Juliette Elizabeth Stiles 8 pounds 12.4 ounces, Daughter of Jayme M. Stiles and Lt. Kenneth M. Stiles

November 18, 2016 Avery Rose McKee 6 pounds 8.6 ounces, Daughter of Amber A. McKee and SSG Douglas L. McKee

November 15, 2016 Cornelia Anne Schumann 8 pounds 7.6 ounces, Daughter of Gina M. Schumann and Lt. Cmdr. Jonathan D. Schumann

November 19, 2016 Alyana Melisa Revia 10 pounds 4 ounces, Daughter of Nazime Revia and SSG Oscar Revia

November 16, 2016 Isabella Soon Kaley 6 pounds 15.8 ounces, Daughter of MA2 Diana S. Kaley and Alan M. Kaley November 17, 2016 Cataleya Leticia Almanzan Daughter of Francesca Bottaro and PO1 Ramon G. Almanzan

November 25, 2016 Isabella Dawn McElroy 6 pounds 2 ounces, Daughter of Judy C. McElroy and IT2 Johnathon W. McElroy November 29, 2016 Elena Claire Staffend 7 pounds 14.8 ounces, Daughter of CPO Monica M. Staffend and Nicholas A. Staffend

Online Exchange Shopping to Open for Veterans From DoD News

The Defense Department announced on January 13 that veterans will soon be able to shop online at military exchanges.

The policy change will extend limited online military exchange shopping privileges to all honorably discharged veterans of the military, DoD officials said in a news release.

The shopping benefit will be effective this Veterans Day, November 11, 2017.

While shopping privileges exclude the purchase of uniforms, alcohol and tobacco products, it includes the Exchange Services’ dynamic on-

line retail environment known so well to service members and their families, the release said. The change follows careful analysis, coordination and strong public support, officials said in the release.

“We are excited to provide these benefits to honorably discharged veterans to recognize their service and welcome them home to their military family,” Peter Levine, performing the duties for the undersecretary of defense for personnel and readiness, said.

“In addition, this initiative represents a low-risk, lowcost opportunity to help fund morale, welfare and recre-

ation programs in support of service members’ and their families’ quality of life. And it’s just the right thing to do,” Levine added.

The online benefit will also strengthen the exchanges’ online businesses to better serve current patrons. Inclusion of honorably discharged veterans would conservatively double the exchanges’ online presence, according to DoD officials, thereby improving the experience for all patrons through improved vendor terms, more competitive merchandise assortments and improved efficiencies.

“As a nation, we are grateful for the contributions of our service members,” Levine said. “Offering this lifetime online benefit is one small, tangible way the nation can say, ‘Thank you’ to those who served with honor.”

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

● Jan 20: Shoe Alley, 8:30 to 9:30 a.m., Meet at McCafe by the airport ● Jan 23-27: Pre-Separation, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Support Site FFSC. ● Jan 23: Survivor Benefit Plan, 3 to 4 p.m., Support Site FFSC. ● Jan 24: Easy Italian, 9 a.m. to noon, Support Site FFSC (3 of 3). ● Jan 25: Make Italian Dessert, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Carpool: Meet at TLA lobby. Cost: 6 euro. ● Jan 25: Home Buying, 1 to 3 p.m., Support Site FFSC. ● Jan 25: Interview Skills, 10 a.m. to noon, Support Site FFSC. ● Jan 27: Thrift Savings Plan (TSP), 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., (Capo Admin I, Room #030). ● Jan 28: Italian Cooking Class, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Meet outside Support Site Main Gate. Need two AC1 Tickets (cost: 15 euro).

All classes require registration.

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

ENERGY CONSERVATION What You Should Know Before Buying Light Bulbs From NSA Naples Energy Management Team

There are a variety of lighting options on the market.

There are incandescent bulbs, light emitting diodes (LED), compact fluorescent lights (CFL) and many more. Knowing a little bit of information about the various types can assist you when deciding which bulbs are best for you and even help you save money and energy.

The use of traditional incandescent light bulbs was once a common practice among American households.

Unfortunately, they have been found to be one of the bigger energy wasters among the various lighting selections. These bulbs produce heat.

Ninety percent of the energy used is wasted on heat and the remaining 10 percent of energy is actually used to light the bulb.

Compact florescent lights (CFL) can be energy efficient but, users should be aware of the proper usage in order to effectively conserve energy and maximize the bulb’s lifespan. CFLs are best used in an area that requires the use of light for more than 15 minutes. Switching the lights “on” and “off” frequently can shorten the bulb’s life span because it is designed to be in operation for a longer length of time.

Light emitting Diodes (LED) are energy efficient and environmentally friendly. Factors such as how long it is left “on” or how often it is switched “off” have no negative impact on a LED’s lifespan. LEDs are not made with mercury and contain no filament with makes is a little harder to break compared to an incandescent light bulb. LEDs tend to be more expensive than the other lighting options on the market but, the lifespan is typically 25,000 hours compared to the 2,000 hours of an incandescent bulb.

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SOUND OFF: WHAT SONG STAYS IN YOUR HEAD?

Chief Stanley Othuru “‘Lean on Me.’ The original song by Bill Withers is constantly playing in the background.”

CARTER SAYS FAREWELL

PSSN Lucy Aldrich “‘The Monkey Rag’ by the Asylum Street Spankers.”

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He also has received the Defense Intelligence Medal for contributions to intelligence and the Joint Distinguished Service Medal from the Joint Chiefs of Staff.

Missions Transformed At today’s farewell event, Carter said he likes to walk the halls at the Pentagon and while he’s visiting installations across the country and around the world. He walks for the exercise, to get out of the office, and to see how the department and its people are doing.

“Over the course of three and a half decades of walks, I’ve seen how this department has changed in many ways,” the secretary told the audience. Missions have transformed, Carter said, from the great-power competition of the Cold War years to its easing in the decade after the Cold War’s end to more than 10 years of counterinsurgency campaigns to today’s return to full-spectrum readiness and capabilities.

He’s seen technology evolved “When I started my career in defense … most technology of consequence originated in America, and much of that was sponsored by government, especially the Department of Defense,” Carter said.

Today, the government is still a major

Chief Yassin Mohamed “‘Father Stretch My Hands’

by Kanye West, because the intro is very souful.”

Lt. Nate Richardson

Ryan Bossard “‘The Italian National Anthem,’ because it has a nice ring to it.”

“‘Milkshake’ by an artist named Kelis, because it’s a catchy tune.”

sponsor, he added, but much more technology is commercial, the technology base is global, and other countries have been trying to catch up with the breakthroughs that make the U.S. military more advanced than any other force.

“We’ve had to make sure that we stay ahead,” the secretary said, “and stay the best.”

Defending the Nation Throughout such transitions, he said, “what hasn’t changed about this place in all my time here, and I don’t think it’ll ever change, is what brought us here. Each and every one of you … is doing the noblest things a person can do with their life. And that’s defend this magnificent country and make a better world for our children.”

Carter said he sees that commitment every day when he walks the halls, watching the people of DoD work together to confront each challenge the nation faces around the world.

He’s seen it, he said, in Americans standing with allies and countering the prospect of Russian aggression in Europe, in Americans managing historic change in the Asia-Pacific region, in Americans on bases and aboard ships in the Middle East, in the eyes of those accelerating the lasting defeat of the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant, and in those at the Pentagon and elsewhere.

SECDEF Carter gives his farewell address at the Pentagon, January 18, 2017. DoD photo by Air Force Staff Sgt. Jette Carr

Carter said he’s heard dedication in the proposals of those thinking outside the Pentagon’s five-sided box, at Defense Innovation Unit Experimental outposts, at the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency, at DoD labs and research centers, in the Defense Digital Service and on the Defense Innovation Board to stay on the cutting edge.

“I’ve also felt that commitment in all those across the department and in each of the services who are dedicated to building the Force of the Future for generations to come … and that same dedication in the voices of all those who will make up and who will lead that Force of the Future,” Carter said.

Serving the Nation Carter said the calling to serve the nation brought him to the Pentagon 35 years ago and kept bringing him back.

“It is what brings you here every day,

… and it’s what drives the three million Americans serving in uniform and as civilians, across this country and around the clock, in every time zone on Earth, in every domain – in the air, ashore, afloat, and even in cyberspace,” Carter said.

Because of that service, the secretary said, citizens live their lives, dream their dreams, enjoy the freedoms on which the nation was built, and for which so many generations of Americans have fought.

“As all of you know,” the secretary said, “our mission is demanding and constantly changing, but I couldn’t be prouder of you for what you do every day and what you’ve done for us. And I’m going to continue to be proud in the months and years ahead, as this department continues to live up to the incredibly high expectations Americans have for it.”

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their Book Program that provides free books at the hospital and various coffee shop locations around base. The Naples Tiger Sharks took the job on to show how grateful they are to the NOSC for all their support and donations.

“The NOSC donates enough money to the swim team each year to keep our swim bus running which is essential in getting our swimmers to practice each day after school” says NTS board president Sarah Vinch.

The Naples Tiger Sharks also always enjoy participating in the base Holiday Post Card competition and this year they decided to take the post card as a starting point for donating to a local charity through creating a Holiday Giving Tree Event out of the postcard.

With the help and organization of the local and Naval Support Activity community, about 25 swimmers and team parents had the opportunity to visit children from a local school and donated wrapped presents for more than 14 children. In addition to the toys, the swimmers brought in food, clothing and other needed supplies.

“This experience had a great impact on our swimmers and many have told me they plan to do more of this type of community charity on their own,” Vinch said. “And after the inspiring holiday giving, our Naples Tiger

Sharks swimmers came into the new year rejuvenated and ready to continue to ‘get it done’ in the pool.”

Despite the long travel distance and challenging weather, the Tiger Sharks proved once again in Vicenza last weekend that they are one of the toughest swim teams in Europe.

“This was a crazy weekend as far as the weather goes, snow, slush and ice, but that did not interrupt a weekend of fast swimming for our Tiger Sharks,” Head Coach Jane Higgins said. “By this time in the season we are all about shaving off time and qualifying for the upcoming Southern Divisionals Meet and the European Forces Swim League Championships the end of February, and our swimmers delivered. I’m so proud of this group of athletes who give it their very best!”

Nicasio Yniguez-Sheils, a third year swimmer, is one of those swimmers who gave it his all. He had an amazing weekend swimming in Vicenza shaving more than 96 seconds from his overall times.

“Your body can almost do anything it’s just your mind that you have to convince,” Yniguez-Sheils said.

If you couldn’t make it to Vicenza for the last meet, there is still time to cheer on the Tiger Sharks as they compete for the last home meet of the season January 21-22 at the Capodichino pool.

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MORE THE INSIDE PAGE Naples Overseas Support Club Thrift Store Naples Overseas Support Club (NOSC) is a nonprofit command-recognized charitable and social organization with offers the community an abundance of charitable programs funded primarily by the NOSC Thrift Store. Last year NOSC donated $80,000 to the local community. You can find great deals or drop off donations at the NOSC Thrift Store, located at the back of Bldg. 2088 (adjacent to the veterinarian's office, just behind the fire station and across from the bowling alley) on Support Site. NOSC Thrift Store hours are: Tuesdays from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.; Wednesdays from 4:30 to 7 p.m.; Thursdays from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Once a month (usually on the first weekend) the NOSC Thrift Store is open Saturday morning from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Watch for details in the Panorama’s Base Notes section. NOSC is always looking for volunteers to help at the NOSC Thrift Store. For more information email volunteermgr@gmail.com or tstoremanager1@gmail.com or visit noscitaly.com or find NOSC on their Facebook 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.naplestoastmasters.wix.com/toastmastersnaples or Toastmasters Naples Italy 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 lead by professional English coach Jamie Ball. Practices are held at Carney Park every Thursday from 6 to 7:30 p.m. The club is open to training and developing all interested players. For details call Corey Keating at 340-695-7971 or email CoreyJohnKeating@Gmail.com or visit the NATO Lions RFC (Naples, Italy) facebook page.

Harry S. Truman Lodge No. 649 meets 6:30 p.m. every second and fourth Friday of the month at 6:30 p.m. For details call Chris Gerbore at 333-704-9607 or email gerborechris@hotmail.com or visit http://groups.yahoo.com/ group/HST649.

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

Friday, January 20 4:45 p.m. Hidden Figures, PG 5:15 p.m. Sing, PG 7:15 p.m. Rogue One: A Star Wars Story, PG-13 7:45 p.m. Assassin’s Creed, PG-13 9:45 p.m. Sleepless, R 10:30 p.m. Patriots Day, R Saturday, January 21 3 p.m. Hidden Figures, PG 4:45 p.m. Rogue One: A Star Wars Story, PG-13 5:30 p.m. Collateral Beauty, PG-13 7:30 p.m. Patriots Day, R 9:30 p.m. Nocturnal Animals, R 10 p.m. The Founder, PG-13 Sunday, January 22 3 p.m. Sing, PG, 3-D 4:45 p.m. Rogue One: A Star Wars Story, PG-13 5:15 p.m. The Founder, PG-13 7:15 p.m. Sleepless, R 7:30 p.m. Patriots Day, R Monday, January 23 Closed, No Movies Tuesday, January 24 Closed, No Movies Wednesday, January 25 4:30 p.m. Hidden Figures, PG 6 p.m. The Founder, PG-13 7 p.m. Manchester by the Sea, R Thursday, January 26 4:30 p.m. Sing, PG 6 p.m. Rogue One: A Star Wars Story, PG-13 7 p.m. Allied, R

Allied Last Showing R, Drama, 124 min. Cast: Brad Pitt, Marion Cotillard, Lizzy Caplan, Matthew Goode, Jared Harris. The story of intelligence officer Max Vatan, who in 1942 North Africa encounters French Resistance fighter Marianne Beausejour on a deadly mission behind enemy lines. Reunited in London, their relationship is threatened by the extreme pressures of the war.

Assassin’s Creed PG-13, Action-Adventure, 140 min.

Cast: Michael Fassbender, Marion Cotillard, Jeremy Irons, Brendan Gleeson, Khalid Abdalla. Through a revolutionary technology that unlocks his genetic memories, Callum Lynch experiences the adventures of his ancestor, Aguilar, in 15th Century Spain. Callum discovers he is descended from a mysterious secret society, the Assassins, and amasses incredible knowledge and skills to take on the oppressive and powerful Templar organization in the present day.

Collateral Beauty PG-13, Drama, 120 min. Cast: Will Smith, Edward Norton, Keira Knightley, Michael Pea, Naomie Harris. When a successful New York advertising executive suffers a great tragedy he retreats from life. While his concerned friends try desperately to reconnect with him, he seeks answers from the universe by writing letters to Love, Time and Death. But it’s not until his notes bring unexpected personal responses that he begins to understand how these constants interlock in a life fully lived, and how even the deepest loss can reveal moments of meaning and beauty.

The Founder Premiere PG-13, Drama, 115 Min. Cast: Michael Keaton, John Carol Lynch, Nick Offerman, Laura Dern, Linda Cardellini. This drama tells the true story of how Ray Kroc, a salesman from Illinois, met Mac and Dick McDonald, who were running a burger operation in 1950s Southern California. Kroc was impressed by the brothers’ speedy system of making the food and saw franchise potential. He maneuvered himself into a position to be able to pull the company from the brothers and create a billion-dollar empire.

Hidden Figures PG, Drama, 126 min. Cast: Taraji P. Henson, Octavia Spencer, Janelle Mone, Kirsten Dunst, Jim Parsons.

The incredible untold story of Katherine G. Johnson, Dorothy Vaughan and Mary Jackson – brilliant African-American women working at NASA, who served as the brains behind one of the greatest operations in history: the launch of astronaut John Glenn into orbit, a stunning achievement that restored the nation’s confidence, turned around the Space Race, and galvanized the world.

The visionary trio crossed all gender and race lines to inspire generations to dream big.

Manchester by the Sea Last Showing R, Drama, 137 min. Cast: Michelle Williams, Kyle Chandler, Casey Affleck, Gretchen Mol, Kara Hayward. Lee Chandler is a brooding, irritable loner who works as a handyman for a Boston apartment block. One damp winter day he gets a call summoning him to his hometown, north of the city. His brother’s heart has given out suddenly, and he’s been named guardian to his 16-year-old nephew. As if losing his only sibling and doubts about raising a teenager weren’t enough, his return to the past re-opens an unspeakable tragedy.

Nocturnal Animals R, Drama, 117 min. Cast: Amy Adams, Jake Gyllenhaal, Michael Shannon, Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Isla Fisher. An art gallery owner is haunted by her ex-husband’s novel, a violent thriller she interprets as a veiled threat and a symbolic revenge tale.

Patriots Day Premiere R, Drama, 130 min. Cast: Mark Wahlberg, John Goodman, Kevin Bacon, J.K. Simmons, Michelle Monaghan. In the aftermath of an unspeakable act of terror, Police Sergeant Tommy Saunders joins courageous survivors, first responders and investigators in a race against the clock to hunt down the bombers before they strike again.

Weaving together the stories of Special Agent Richard Deslauriers, Police Commissioner Ed Davis, Sergeant Jeffrey Pugliese and

nurse Carol Saunders this visceral and unflinching chronicle captures the suspense of the most sophisticated manhunt in law enforcement history and the strength of the people of Boston that inspired the world.

Rogue One: A Star Wars Story PG-13, Action-Adventure-Fantasy, 133 min. Felicity Jones, Diego Luna, Ben Mendelsohn, Donnie Yen, Jiang Wen. From Lucas film comes the first of the Star Wars standalone films, “Rogue One: A Star Wars Story,” an all-new epic adventure. In a time of conflict, a group of unlikely heroes band together on a mission to steal the plans to the Death Star, the Empire’s ultimate weapon of destruction. This key event in the Star Wars timeline brings together ordinary people who choose to do extraordinary things, and in doing so, become part of something greater than themselves.

Sing PG, Animation, 108 min. Cast: Matthew McConaughey, Reese Witherspoon, Seth MacFarlane, Scarlett Johansson, John C. Reilly.

Set in a world like ours but entirely inhabited by animals, Sing stars Buster Moon, a dapper Koala who presides over a once-grand theater that has fallen on hard times. Buster is an eternal optimist-okay, maybe a bit of a scoundrel-who loves his theater above all and will do anything to preserve it. Now facing the crumbling of his life’s ambition, he has one final chance to restore his fading jewel to its former glory by producing the world’s greatest singing competition.

Sleepless R, Action-Adventure, 95 min. Cast: Jamie Foxx, Michelle Monaghan, Dermot Mulroney, Gabrielle Union, David Harbour. Undercover Las Vegas police officer Vincent Downs is caught in a high stakes web of corrupt cops and the mob-controlled casino underground. When a heist goes wrong, a crew of homicidal gangsters kidnaps Downs’ teenage son. In one sleepless night he will have to rescue his son, evade an internal affairs investigation and bring the kidnappers to justice.

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 081-811-4962.

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 usmra-si.tripod.com or call Wylie Miller at 329-208-7315.

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.

Filipino-American Association Of Naples, Italy meets at noon the first Sunday of every month at the Support Site Fellowship Hall. For details call Ron Nacianceno at 081-568-1746 or 335-7604446 or visit Fil-Am Naples 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 meet-ups. For the latest on club events, join us on Facebook at Connect the Tots (CTT), Naples Italy.

MORE THE INSIDE PAGE 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 626-2871or jessalyn.harrison@eu.navy.mil

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.

Sure Start is a unique program committed to providing the highest quality of education for commandsponsored children of enlisted personnel (priority to E1-E4) who are four years old by Sept. 1. For details, conNaples Area Nurses Association (NANA) is an organization of nurses that tact Bridget Ruffino at 629-4683 or Catholic Women Of The Chapel email bridget.ruffino@eu.dodea.edu or work together to fundraise, participate meets monthly in the Support Site Felcall the school at 081-811-4037. in social events, and provide support lowship Hall for prayer, fellowship, and throughout the U.S. Naval Hospital learning. Child care provided. We also Naples and NSA Naples community. For The Knights Of Columbus, meet Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m. for San Gennaro Council 14853, meets details email Lt. Shelley Beltz at shelRosary and Thursdays at 9:30 a.m. for ley.beltz@med.navy.mil or Lt. Jenny Paul at noon on the third Sunday of each bible study. For details email cwocmonth at the Support Site Chapel at jenny.paul@med.navy.mil. naples@gmail.com or visit Catholic Offices. For details email robert KenWomen of the Chapel - NSA Naples, ney at kofcnaples @gmail.com The Welfare & Recreation Italy on Facebook.

Association is available to meet Carney Park Golf Association associates every Thursday from 11 a.m.

Gaeta/Naples Area Girl Scouts is in need of leaders and co-leaders. Training to 1 p.m. at its location on the first floor (CPGA) is a non-profit organization established for eligible Carney Park and support provided. For details email of Building 450 upstairs from Capo Golf Course patrons. The CPGA Landing. For details visit naplesgs@yahoo.com. provides weekly social activities for http://www.wraitalia.it. all levels of golfer and often organize The Naples Christian Homeschool trips to other courses. Events are Association meets every month to sup- Security Note: All DoD military or held every Saturday and Sunday. port families who have chosen to educate civilian personnel hosting an event off For details call 081-568-1749. base must complete a Special Event their own children. We offer weekly Force Protection Plan (SEFPP) 45 days park/pool days, a moms’ night out and Educational & Developmental field trips to explore Bella Napoli and be- in advance, regardless of organization, Intervention Service Screenings yond. For details email Natalie Mack at if the event will involve 50 or more personnel, include distinguished visitors Now Available Room W09, Support NPMack3@aol.com.

Site Village Forum. For eligible or involve personnel wearing uniforms. children who have not reached their For details call the AT/FP Division at Latinos Unidos Welcomes New third birthday. If you are concerned 081-568-5525 or visit the division office Members Meetings are 2 p.m. on the about your child’s development, first Sunday of every month at the Sup- in the Capodichino Security Precinct, contact EDIS at 081-811-4676.

Bldg. 403. port Site park. For details email michael.cortez@eu.navy.mil or call 334Cub Scout Pack 007 Want to camp Naval Hospital Religious Services 6771-0327, or gabriel.sermeno@eu. in Nettuno, hike in Cuma, go bowling Tuesday: Silent prayer (7:15-7:45 a.m.) navy.mil or call 081-811-5554. in the hospital chapel. Traditional hymn or participate in swimming and archery? Then Cub Scouts is the and praise and worship music will be Meditation Sitting Group meets on place for you! Boys in first through Mondays from 5:30 to 6 p.m. at the Sup- provided during this time; Wednesday fifth grade meet three times per month Roman Catholic Mass (11:30 a.m.-12 port Site side chapel. Participation is to learn skills that they apply on free and newcomers are welcome. For de- p.m.) in the hospital chapel (call 081hiking, camping and service outings.

811-6451 to confirm that Mass is being tails or questions please email Claudia For details email at Naplesmeditationgroup@gmail.com or held); and Thursday Men’s Fellowship naplescubmaster@gmail.com or visit and Bible Study (6-7 a.m.) in the hospijoin the Facebook group at NSA Naples www.cubscoutingnaples.org. tal galley.

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to increase the female presence and incorporate gender perspectives in peace and security ef“Especially men, they would forts. say … you don’t want to be in NATO responded to the resothe Army, it’s our way of life,” lution by adopting an overarchrecalled Konstantopoulou. ing policy, developed with its “They don’t believe that I now partners in the Euro-Atlantic train men.”

Being a part of KFOR and sur- Partnership Council in 2007.

Additionally, rounded by so since 2000, many troops seven addifrom all over tional resoluthe world has tions focusing only made her on women, satisfaction peace and sesweeter. curity have “It makes me been adopted feel stronger, to complefeel proud,” ment the origKonstaninal 1325. topoulou said The internaof seeing the tional comnumbers of femunity has male troops also emphaserving at NATO Secretary-General sized efforts KFOR. and education Within NATO Jens Stoltenberg on how to preand KFOR, vent and regender equalspond to sexual and ity isn’t a new concept. gender-based violence conThe U.N. Security Council ducted as part of a conflict. adopted Resolution 1325 on “Gender equality isn’t opwomen, peace and security in tional,” NATO Secretary-Gen2000. The resolution reaffirms eral Jens Stoltenberg wrote in a the important role of women in NATO publication. “It is fundaconflict and post-conflict situamental. It allows us to respond tions, and it urges participants

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“Gender equality isn’t optional ... It is fundamental.”

U.S. Navy Adm. Michelle Howard, commander of JFC Naples, meets with a group of KFOR female troops during her visit to Pristina, Kosovo, on December 14, 2016. Photo by U.S. Army Sgt. 1st Class Mark Patton

better, and smarter, to the many complex security challenges we face today.”

According to the 2015 Secretary General’s Annual Report, 73 percent of NATO members have all positions open to women in the armed forces, and 10 percent is the average percentage of women in the NATO

armed forces. Percentages aren’t the only aim for NATO as it incorporates women, peace and security into its core tasks of collective defense, crisis management and cooperative security. While emphasizing its goals of contributing to the full implementation of the U.N. Security Council resolutions into daily civilian and military structures, NATO leaders say attention will also be given to the social roles of both men and women and how these can lead to different risks and security requirements.

Although NATO organizations aim to constantly lean forward regarding Resolution 1325, it is ultimately the individual nations with the responsibility to ensure a better gender balance and provision of trained troops on gender issues.

Today, Resolution 1325 is fully implemented in NATO-led operations and missions, and the Alliance has gender advisers in place at certain commands, including KFOR. Austrian Army Maj. Matthias Hirsch serves as the gender advisor to the KFOR commander following his studies at Sweden’s Nordic Center for Gender in Military Operations.

Hirsch said at KFOR, as is the case throughout NATO-led organizations, a goal is to raise awareness and promote positive change regarding gender issues. Hirsch also noted the need for flexibility when looking through a gender lens, as the perspective can alter according to the location.

“What can we do to serve all parts of the population in the same way, equally?” Hirsch asked as a key question to ask during the planning process.

He emphasized that it’s not just looking through a female lens, that all parties and considerations must be considered.

He used an example of engineers planning to build a bridge to expand economic exchange between two sides of a river. He

stated that perhaps initial planning forgot to take into account a pedestrian way that would enable a segment of the population without cars to also take advantage. It’s part of a gender advisor’s duty to advise engineers not to forget that segment of society.

Swiss Army Pvt. Cathia Fercher, who serves as part of a KFOR Liaison Monitoring Team, or LMT, works daily interacting with the local population where she sees the importance of having a gender perspective as she “feels the pulse” of the citizens. As the LMTs interact with residents of Kosovo, they’re able to bring the information they gather and pass it on to appropriate parties at the KFOR headquarters.

“It’s important to get information from the women,” Fercher said. “The focus of women and children is different, there are other problems.”

For example, Fercher relayed a story of meeting with a local female lawyer whose focus is on domestic violence. The attorney spoke about the need for clothing at women’s shelters.

“That’s one of the great things about my job,” Fercher said. “Even when we can’t help directly, we can make the contact to get them assistance.”

At the KFOR headquarters building, visitors to Hirsch’s office may notice a purple unicorn graphic on the door and a stuffed unicorn toy shaded in violet resting on his corner desk. Hirsch explained his class in Sweden adopted the purple unicorn as their symbol. When asked why they chose the color, Hirsch noted that a mixture of pink and blue, traditional colors representing males and females, will come out purple.

“To do gender right and to have a gender perspective is a part of situational awareness,” Hirsch said. “It increases force protection and is a kind of early warning system.”

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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/ cnreurafswa/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. 081-568-5409. 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 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.html 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 JANUARY 26 Lead Transportation Assistant, Ua-2102-04, ANN#40411565924-AG, Full Time Permanent. AOC: UIC 40411 FLC employees only Customs Clearance Clerk, Ua-0303-06, ANN#40411570004-AG, Full Time Permanent. AOC: UIC 40411 FLC employees only CLOSING FEBRUARY 2 Quality Assurance Evaluator, Ua-1101-03, ANN#44308569915-MM, Full Time Permanent Utility Systems Operator, Uc-5406-05, ANN#44308575141-MM, Full Time Permanent Motor Vehicle Registration Assistant, Ua-0303-05, ANN# 46130-582081-RR, Full Time Permament 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/A b o u t / J o b s / A b o u t Wo r k ingHere/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 next “Meet & Greet” is scheduled from 8-9 a.m. on January 25.

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 081-568-4164/ 2505/5612/8202. The applications may be emailed to NAFPersonnel@eu.navy.mil

NSA NAPLES US NAF POSITIONS Education Aid/Technician, CY-1702-I/II, ANN#17-033, (Multiple Positions) flexible, 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, School-Age Care PreTeen 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: Open until filled.

Education Aid/Technician, CY-1702-I/II, ANN#17-049, (Multiple Positions) regular full time, (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, dayto-day care of infants and children ranging from six weeks to five years old. Closing date: Open until filled.

Recreation Assistant, NF0189-01/02, ANN#17-005 flexible, 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. Closing date: Open until filled.

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/ 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. Closing date: Open until filled.

Recreation Aid (Lifeguard), NF-0189-01, 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#17-096, 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#

17-094, Flexible Full Time, MWR, Administration Division, Capodichino, Naples, Italy. Job summary: The purpose of this position is to verify daily cash receipts for the Morale, Welfare and Recreation department 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.

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#160002P4 Cashier Checker/CC/NF-1/FLEX – Open until filled – Pay rate: $8$9.50 per hour. Job summary:

PANOrAMA January 20, 2017

JOBS from page 12 Associates engaged in the operation of cash registers to record sales in retail checkout areas.

Ann#160001WE Lead Cashier Checker/CC/NF-1/Regular Full Time – Open until filled – Pay rate $9-$10.50 per hour. Job summary: Responsible for leading a minimum of three associates engaged in the operation of cash registers to record sales in retail check out areas.

Ann#16004VM Supervisory Sales Clerk (Self Service) /SL/NF-2/Regular Full Time – Pay rate $10.25-$11 per hour.

Job summary: Provides work direction and supervision for a group of associates within assigned departments/ location engaged in performing various clerical, retail and services functions.

CAPODICHINO NEXMART Ann#160004OJ Customer Service Clerk (Capodichino) /MM/NF1/ Regular Full Time – Open until filled – Pay rate: $9$11 per hour. Job summary: Performs a variety of duties in connection with NEX internal and external customer services operations. Works as part of a sales team to provide service that anticipates and exceeds customer expectations.

LOCAL NATIONAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY NAVY EXCHANGE EUROPE DISTRICT FACILITIES Ann#I-01-17 Laborer/EB3/Full-Time (TEMPORARY position for four months) at Navy Exchange District Facilities, Gricignano – Anticipated start date: March 1, 2017. Job summary: Performs tasks involved in the upkeep of buildings, fixtures and equipment. Typical assignments include painting, unloading, loading, moving furniture and equipment, the use of power tools and a variety of manual labor tasks. Submit Resume / C.V. to jessica.kudla@

nexweb.org by close of business on January 27, 2017.

LOCAL NATIONAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY NAVY EXCHANGE EUROPE DISTRICT FACILITIES Ann#I-01-17 Laborer/EB3/Full-Time (TEMPORARY position for four months) at Navy Exchange District Facilities, Gricignano – Anticipated start date: March 1, 2017. Job summary: Performs tasks involved in the upkeep of buildings, fixtures and equipment. Typical assignments include painting, unloading, loading, moving furniture and equipment, the use of power tools and a variety of manual labor tasks. Submit Resume / C.V. to jessica. kudla@nexweb.org by close of business on January 27, 2017.

OTHER OPPORTUNITIES NSA Chapel is seeking a Protestant Director of Religious Education The successful candidate will be directly responsible for providing a total Protestant religious education program: levels pre-K through adult. Candidates must be active participants in the NSA Chapel, demonstrate spiritual maturity, and have training and experience in religious education and management.

This is a 25 hour/week contract position. For details email Chaplain Dietz at peter.dietz@eu.navy.mil Naval Hospital Seeking Contract Dental Assistant The U.S. Naval Hospital is seeking a U.S. citizen for a contract dental assistant position for one year, plus two option years, for the dental department at the U.S. Naval Hospital Naples on board Support Site.

For details call Paola Gargiulo at DSN 629-6117 or Comm. 081811-6117 or e-mail paola.gargiulo2.ln@mail.mil.

This position will remain open through February 3.

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MORE BASE NOTES CYP seeking professional photographer and dance instructor CYP Youth Sports is seeking a professional photographer to be contracted during Child and Youth program events and a professional dance Instructor for Youth Hip Hop, Jazz, Tap Ballet & Top Combo classes for 3 years and above. For details call DSN 629-4722 or Comm. 081-811-4722 or email mwrnaples_cyp@eu.navy.mil MVRO Naples USAA Message USAA has a new toll free number: 800-97-1707 that can now be dialed from cell phones in Italy. It is most convenient when vehicle related issues happen on the road. For details call MVRO at DSN 629-6885 or Comm. 081-811-688.

New Phone Numbers for Shuttle Bus Information Transportation QAE – 337 124 7413 Transportation OPS – 337 127 4659 Transportation Branch Head – 337 129 9392 For details call Michael Leyba DSN 626-6866 or email michael.leyba@eu.navy.mil Tickets and Travel has Tickets for Upcoming Teatro di San Carlo Season Experience a ballet or opera at the world famous Teatro di San Carlo in Naples with Tickets and Travel. Tickets are on sale now for the following shows: January 28 – Rigoletto; March 11 – Cinderella; Ballet; April 29 – La Traviata Opera; May 20 – Alice in Wonderland Ballet; July 14 – Carmen Opera. Reserve your tickets at https://myffr.navyaims.com or call Support Site Tickets and Travel at DSN 629-7901 or Comm.

081-811-7901 or Capo Tickets and Travel at DSN 626-4330 or Comm. 081-568-4330.

NOSC Thrift Store Reopens The Naples Overseas Spouses Club (NOSC) Thrift Store is back open. NOSC Thrift Store hours are: Tuesdays from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.; Wednesdays from 4:30 to 7 p.m.; Thursdays from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

There will be no Saturday opening in January.

Now-Jan. 31: CAPO CDC Traffic Pattern Change From now to 4 p.m. Jan. 31, there will be roadway construction at the intersection between the CDC and East Parking Garage on CAPO. East bound traffic will experience a lane shift. Additionally, eight parking spaces along the roadway will be blocked off during the entire duration. Exercise caution and reduced speeds when traveling in all directions at this intersection. For details call Ens. Michael Del Rossi at DSN 626-2689 or email michael.delrossi@eu.navy.mil Now-Feb. 24: Stroke, Spin & Stride self-paced triathlon Participate in a self-paced triathlon where you determine your pace, you determine your distance and division. Competitors will be asked to record their results at the Support Site Fitness Forum (for biking and running) and Capo FitZone pool (for swimming). Biking and running may be accumulated indoors and outdoors, but pool laps must be completed at the Capo FitZone pool. Prizes will be awarded for the different division levels attained: Olympic, TinMan, and IronMan. For details call DSN 626-4254 or 626-4256 or Comm.

081-568-4254 or 081-568-4256.

Jan. 21 and 28: Ski Bus Transportation to Local Resorts MWR will be offering bus transportation to a local ski resort January 21 and 28. Cost is per adult; reduced fee per child 4-12 years; Free for children 3 years and under (based on available space). Note: youth 17 years and under must be registered and accompanied by an adult or legal guardian. Full payment due at registration. No refunds will be given for cancellations less than 48 hours prior to trip. Trips may be cancelled by Outdoor Recreation up to the morning of trip due to adverse weather conditions. Register for all trips (there are trips scheduled through March) at the Outdoor Recreation office (located on Support Site near the Auto Skills Center). Ski passes are available for purchase at the ski resort.

Most resorts do not accept credit cards, so bring euro for ski passes, meals and incidentals.

For details or registration call DSN 629-4947 or Comm. 081-811-4947.

Jan. 20: Naples Got Talent Auditions Can you sing like a bird or dance up a storm? Can you play a mean guitar or twirl a baton like no one has ever seen? If you think you have what it takes to steal the spotlight, then you might not be far away from becoming a star! Schedule your audition for Naples Got Talent by emailing lmazzella@uso.org or call 626.2914.

Jan. 20: Martin Luther King Day/ Black History Month Event All commands are invited. This event at the Capo Base Theater at 11:30 a.m. honors the achievements of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and kicks off Black History Month recognitions. Featuring guest speakers, live music and audio/visual productions, hosted by the Multi-Cultural Heritage Committee. For more information please contact MC2 Brian Flood at brian.flood@eu.navy.mil or 314-626-6737.

Jan. 20: Fitness Event at Capo FitZone – ‘Test Your Functional Limits’ Learn the proper functional movements, then test your limits with a workout using these techniques from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Open to all fitness levels. For details call dSN 626-4266 or Comm. 081568-4266.

Jan. 21: Cub Scout Pack 007 Pinewood Derby The Naples Cub Scouts will be competing in their Annual Pinewood Derby on January 21. The Race will be held in the Multi-Purpose Room (MPR) at the DoD Elementary School on Support Site from 3 to 6 p.m. Please come out to support Scouting in Naples and watch the Racers compete. The Scouts have been working hard to get their personalized cars ready for the big race. Help cheer them on as they race to see who ultimately wins the title of Race Champion.

Jan. 24: Meet & Greet with the Military Family Life Counselors and PTSA The PTSA and School Liaison Officer invite parents to meet the Military & Family Life Counselors at Support Site at two times: 9 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. at the NEX Food Court. Issues addressed by MFLCs include: school adjustment; deployment and separation; reunion adjustment; sibling and parent-child communication; behavioral concerns; fear, grief, and loss; and daily life issues. For details call School Liaison Officer Shannon McCaulley at DSN 629-6549 or email NaplesSLO@eu.navy.mil Jan. 25: Interview Skills Interviewing is a learned skill and there are no second chances to make a great first impression.

With that, there are many ways to make an interview less stressful and more powerful.

Join us from 10 a.m. to noon for this free class at Support Site Fleet and Family Support Center for all the need-to-know information on interview skills. For details or registration call DSN at 629-6372 or 629-4896 or Comm. 081-811-6372 or 081-811-4896.

Jan. 25: Ribbon Cutting Ceremony at NGIS NGIS is excited to announce the grand opening and completion of our renovation project of 72 kitchens on January 25 at 11 a.m. at Bldg. 449.

The Housing Director, NGIS Regional Director, NGIS General Manager and other special guests will be there for the ribbon cutting ceremony. Refreshments will be available for all attendees.

Jan. 25: ShipShape at the Support Site Fitness Forum Get and stay in ship shape at the Support Site Fitness Forum Basketball Court with a healthy lifestyle program that assists you in making healthy choices including nutrition, fitness and weight management goals January 25 from 10 a.m. to noon. Each session will be followed by an instructor-led exercise program. This program is provided by Navy MWR Fitness & Health and Promotions and is open to active duty and their spouses. For details call DSN 629-4445 or 6296529 or Comm. 081-811-4445 or 081-811-6529.

Jan. 25: Fitness Event at Capo FitZone, “Pump & Spin” Join us for one hour of Total Body Pump and one hour of Spinning from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. on January 25. For details call DSN 626-4266 or Comm.

081-568-4266.

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THE BANK

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DAILY TOURS

Five Fun Facts About Coins From the United States Mint

When did coins replace stones, cattle, and other early forms of money?

Metal in many shapes and sizes was used for money long before coins started making the rounds. Today we know about two groups of people who, thousands of years ago, started making objects similar to what we call coins. They stamped pieces of metal with weights (values) and other marks. This way they didn’t need to weigh the metal each time it was used to buy something.

Who were these first coin creators?

We’ve long known that around 600-700 B.C., people from Lydia (part of what is now Turkey) started stamping the royal emblem of a lion’s head onto pieces of electrum. They got this alloy of gold and silver from the banks of Lydia’s rivers.

And recently, we’ve discovered that even earlier (about 1000 B.C.) people in China made bronze coins.

What name should you call a coin collector?

Numismatist (Pronounced new-missma-tist). This tongue-twister of a word makes a rich addition to your vocabulary. It means “someone who studies and collects things that are used

as money, including coins, tokens, paper bills, and medals.”

Who was the first person to collect coins?

Just think of the month of August, and it’s easy to remember this answer. The earliest recorded coin collection belonged to Augustus Caesar, the first emperor of Rome. He lived from 63 B.C. to A.D. 14, and the eighth month of our year is named after him. Not only did Augustus keep adding coins to his collection, but he also gave them as gifts. Following his lead, many of the Roman emperors who ruled after Augustus also had large coin collections. The hobby became even more popular during the Middle Ages, when wealthy individuals and royal families built awesome collections.

How much new change does the United States Mint make each year?

Each year, the United States Mint makes between 14 billion and 20 billion circulating coins. These new pennies, nickels, dimes, quarters, half dollars, and dollar coins are all made at the Philadelphia and Denver mints.

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

Jan 28 Jan 29 Feb 3 Feb 4 Feb 5

Family Day at the Farm. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . €29 Wine Tasting at foot of Mt. Vesuvius . . . . . . €45 Dinner in a Cave . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . €50 Vatican and the Sistine Chapel . . . . . . . . . . €84 Ruins of Pompeii and Wine Tasting Lunch . €44

EXTENDED TOURS

Feb 4-5 Perugia and Assisi Weekend . . . . . €189 Feb 17-20 Carnevale in Venice . . . . . . . . . . . . €239 Feb 17-20 President’s Day in Lisbon, Portugal €629 Mar 11-12 Alberobello Weekend . . . . . . . . . . . €669 Apr 2-9 Magical Tour of Croatia . . . . . . . . €1659 Apr 14-17 Easter in Bucharest . . . . . . . . . . . . €669 Apr 15-16 Easter in Florence and Pisa . . . . . €195

PANOrAMA January 20, 2017

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.

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