Panorama June 9, 2017

62nd year, No. 22

Serving the NATO, Naples and Gaeta Military Community in Italy Russell Egnor Navy Media Awards – 2016 Best Newspaper in the Navy

Friday, June 9, 2017

DoD Launches Blended Retirement System Comparison Calculator

By Lisa Ferdinando DoD News

The “Path of the Gods” offers breath-taking panoramic views of Campania’s Amalfi Coast. If you are an adventurer at heart, lace up your boots grab your camera and experience one the world’s great hiking trails. For the full story see page 11. Photo by Joe Luthy

NATO’s Very High Readiness Joint Task Force (Land) arrives in Romania

By NATO Public Affairs Office

More than 5,000 NATO troops and associated equipment assigned to the Very High Readiness Joint Task Force (Land) completed the last logistical movements into Cincu, Romania June 6 as part of Exercise Noble Jump 2017.

Wasting no time since arriving, those VJTF(L) units who arrived in Romania since deploying on May 29 have been busy conducting multinational Combat Enhancement Training (CET) missions, which focus on the interoperability between the armed forces of participating countries.

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Polish soldiers familiarize themselves with a U.S. Army AH-64 attack helicopter during Exercise Noble Jump 2017 June 5 in Cincu, Romania. The exercise involves approximately 5,000 troops and is designed to test rapid deployment of NATO spearhead land forces from bases throughout Europe by land, air, sea, road and rail. Photo courtesy of NATO

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

FY-2018 CPO 365 GUIDANCE . . . . . . . . . . page 6

NMHS STUDENTS VISIT AREA SCHOOL . . . . . page 14

USO TOURS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 WORD SEARCH / COLOR ME 14

The Defense Department recently launched a comparison calculator for eligible service members to analyze their estimated retirement benefits under the legacy system and the new Blended Retirement System.

The tool walks members through five screens, allowing users to adjust 12 data fields and compare benefit scenarios under both systems, Air Force Maj. Michael Odle, the Defense Department’s assistant director of military compensation policy, explained.

The calculator is aimed at helping eligible members make the best decision about whether to remain in the current retirement plan, known as the High-3 System, or opt into the Blended Retirement System, which goes into effect Jan. 1, he said.

Eligible service members have until December 31, 2018, to enroll in the new system. Military members who enter service on or after January 1 will automatically be enrolled in the BRS. The tool is meant to provide flexibility so members can compare estimated benefits under a variety of situations, Steve Galing, the lead analyst in the Defense Military Personnel Policy Analytical Directorate, said.

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CAPTAIN’S CORNER

By Capt. Doug Carpenter NSA Naples Commanding Officer

The arrival of summer closes out another school year and before students, families, and Sailors go their separate ways, there are several distinct groups of graduates who deserve recognition for their outstanding achievements.

First, an NSA Naples BRAVO ZULU to our high school graduates whose commencement was yesterday, our elementary school sixth graders who promote next Wednesday, and our Navy College students who graduate next Thursday. You and your families should be very proud of your accomplishments, and I am sure this summer will bring you much deserved leisure and time to reflect on your bright future ahead.

Well done!

If you are pondering how to spend your free time this summer, there is no shortage of options available through the many support organizations conveniently located on base. In addition to the fantastic lineup of USO and MWR tours, other summer programs include diving, kayaking, archery and swimming lessons. Please remember there are also many volunteer opportunities available and volunteer groups are actively seeking interested personnel to pitch-in and help. Last but not least, be sure to make time for Festa Americana at Carney Park on June 30th and July 1st. It’s a great celebration of our Nation’s birthday put on by MWR – complete with world-class food, top-notch entertainment, and amazing carnival rides that everyone can enjoy. Festa flyers can be found at any MWR facility, and don’t forget to pre-order your commemorative mug. Take advantage of these activities and have a summer to remember.

With summer PCS season in high gear and school all but over, more people will be out enjoying outdoor activities and it’s time to renew our commitment to safety. It should go without saying that we all need to slow down on the roads, and ensure we support our designated drivers.

Please respect our security forces who protect us and enforce the rules, and remember that everyone is required to wear a helmet while riding a bicycle or a scooter, not just children. Adults, please set a good example for our children. If we watch out for each other and follow the rules, we’ll all be much more able to enjoy the sun-soaked weather that summer provides in Italy.

Congratulations again to the exceptionally talented Naples High School class of 2017! Go Wildcats!

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BASE NOTES June 9: Naples Elementary School Field Day Volunteers Needed We need your help. In celebration of the end of an amazing school year and a tribute to our military service members, all NES students will participate in the 2017 Armed Forces Field Day on June 9 from 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Email Jenna Rice at jenna.rice@eu. dodea.edu if you are interested in helping with this event.

June 9: Music Trivia Night Love music? Join USO Naples at O’Rhys Pub for our Summer Music Trivia Nights on June 9 from 7 to 9 p.m. Teams of 1-4 players are welcome. For details call DSN 626-5713 or Comm. 081-568-5713.

June 10: Drench, Splash and Dash at Support Site pool Bring back memories of summer fun at the Support Site pool on June 10. Run or walk from dry to drenched from “hot zones” to drenched zones. Registration is open through day of event at the Fitness Forum. Cost includes a shirt and swag bag (discount for Liberty cardholders). Event is open to all ages.

Water guns are welcome. For details call DSN 6296604 or Comm. 081-811-6604.

June 10-11: Naples Community Theater Presents Shakespeare in the Park The Naples Community Theatre, which had a hit with its first show of the 2017 season – and the world premiere – of the comedy “Myra Lynne’s Fifth Grade

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Essay” at the Naples Middle High School Theater last month, will present Shakespeare in the Park June 1011 at the Central Park amphitheater (behind the gym) on board Support Site. The shows will feature selected scenes from Shakespeare’s most memorable plays, including “Romeo and Juliet,” “A Midsummer Night’s Dream,” “Hamlet” and “The Taming of the Shrew” with live music at 3 and 7 p.m. on both days.

Ticket prices are $5 per person. For details call DSN 626-5411 or Comm. 081-568-5411.

June 11, July 15: Two Tank Dive Trip in Baia Join Outdoor Recreation on a two tank dive trip to the Baia Archeological Marine Site. Cost includes two dives, equipment and transportation. This program is open to Open Water certified divers or equivalent or higher certification. Proof of valid certification is required. Trip is open to patrons 16 years and above.

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

June 12-17: Open Water Condensed Course Outdoor Recreation is offering a one week condensed Open Water Diver Courses in Baia June 12-17 through our contracted scuba instructors June 12 to 17. The dive course is open to patrons 16 years and above. Register at the Outdoor Recreation Center one day prior to course start date. For details call DSN 629-4947, Comm. 081-811-4947.

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ITALIAN NEWS BRIEFS

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Popular and Delicious ‘Cistecca Festival’ Returns to Monte di Procida The “Cistecca Festival” is back in Monte di Procida, Naples with its tasty sandwiches, street food, and international street artists. After last year’s success, the ‘Cistecca Festival’ is back: from June 29 to July 2, Monte di Procida will host one of the most awaited gastronomic events of the year for high-quality sandwich lovers, in a beautiful natural location of more than 3,000 square meters. Organized by the Cistecca Montese consortium, the festival aims to promote the real Cistecca Montese, in which the taste of grilled bread blends with the flavours of beef, scamorza cheese, and the traditional seasonings of the Phlegrean Fields’ tradition.

In addition to the Cistecca Montese, you can taste many other Campania street food delicacies, all accompanied by great beer and entertainment for both adults and children, with music and performances by international street artists. Entrance is free, and it is possible to pay for individual dishes inside the exhibition area, or to buy a tasting menu (cistecca, French fries, beer or another drink, and coffee) for only 10 euros. For details visit www.festivaldellacistecca.it Cusano Mutri to Host 13th Flower Festival June 18 The historic town of Cusano Mutri in the province of Benevento, located about 60 kilometers northeast of Naples, will host the 13th edition of its Flower Festival (Infiorata) on June 18. For a century Cusano Mutri has been celebrating the Feast of Catholic Corpus Christi, a liturgical solemnity which emphasizes the joy of the institution of the Eucharist, with the streets covered with flower paintings depicting sacred images, reproduction of famous authors’ works or original proposals of flower masters. The composition of flowers works are made by petals but also sawdust, coffee grounds, seeds and grass.

The “Infiorata” takes place in the main streets of the town in the early morning, following sketched drawings on the ground and the complete works is visible for the procession passage of the Corpus Christi around 6 p.m.

Italian Prime Minister Unveils New High Speed Train Station at Afragola The new modern-looking high-speed train station at Afragola near Naples was unveiled by Italian Prime Minister Paolo Gentiloni on Tuesday. The 60-million euro

project was designed by famed architect Dame Zaha Hadid who passed away in March 2016. The hub will become fully operational on Sunday. Everyday there will be 36 trains that will transit through the Campania hub junction. Eighteen trains will head toward north and the other half will go south. Trains will be connecting Afragola to all the cities served by the high speed system, even Reggio Calabria in the Southern Calabria Italy.

The hub will not substitute for the Napoli Centrale station nor inconvenience travelers by stopping in Afragola; but it will serve passengers who were forced to reach Naples when they would have preferred to leave from Afragola and head straight north or south, Maurizio Gentile, Managing Director and General Director of Italian Railway Network, said.

Villa Pignatelli Museum Opens ‘Costumes of Stars’ Exhibit The Villa Pignatelli museum in Naples inaugurated “Costumes of Stars,” a special exhibition on Tuesday as part of the 10th Theater Festival. The exhibition pays homage to the most important costume artists in cinema and theater, the Tirelli dressmaking company and its 52 years of activity. A total of 55 original costumes designed by Tirelli will be on display through July 10. The costumes include the ballroom gown in Visconti’s film “Il Gattopardo;” Michelle Pfeiffer and Winona Ryder’s costumes for Martin Scorsese’s “The Age of Innocence” and those worn by Kirsten Dunst in Sofia Coppola’s “Maria Antoinette.” Some of the first to commission costumes from Sartoria Tirelli, created in 1964, were Luchino Visconti, Mauro Bolognini, Franco Zeffirelli, Giorgio de Lullo and Giorgio Strehler, and it has ever since been a benchmark for some of the most important costume designers in the world.

Naples to Host 2017 Pizza Maker World Cup The City of Naples will host the Pizza Maker World Cup at the “Napoli Pizza Village” June 17 to 25. The pizza-centered events will take place along Naples’ 2.5 kilometer world-famous Lungomare Caracciolo or waterfront promenade.

Hundreds of pizza makers from more than 50 pizzerias will create 100,000 pizzas. Also, 65 pizza makers from around the world will compete for the much anticipated Pizza Maker World Cup. Entrance is free. Menu prices for the pizza village are 12 or 15 euro and include pizza, drink, ice-cream or cookie and coffee.

USO Naples is looking for outgoing and enthusiastic volunteers to join their committee to make a difference in the community through special events and outreach. If interested, email USO Naples and Rome Director, Sabrina Pullido at spullido@uso.org.

Naples American Red Cross (ARC) needs volunteers.

For details or to register for a CPR/First Aid class, call 081568-4788 or 626-4788 or visit American Red Cross Naples on Facebook.

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

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

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

Ongoing / On the Horizon NMCRS Uniform Locker The Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society Uniform Locker has FREE new and gently used uniforms and uniform items for all active-duty service members. The Uniform Locker is located on board Capodichino in Bldg. 450 (next to the gym and American Red Cross), and is open Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. For details call DSN 6263913 or Comm. 081-568-3913.

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

Good news! There is still time to join the NMHS Marching Band! Interested? Check us out Tuesdays and Thursdays at 3 p.m. in the Band Room. For details, email louis.hewett@eu.dodea.edu The Naples Middle High School Music Boosters Is your Naples Middle High School student in Band, Choir, Orchestra, or Flag Team? If so, then he / she benefits from NMHS Music Boosters. We are a growing organization that ensures all Naples Middle High School music programs continue performing at the highest levels. Help support Music Boosters with your yearly family membership of $25 (other membership levels also available). Volunteers are continuously needed to assist with several projects. For details email musicboostersnaples@gmail.com or visit NMHS Music Boosters on Facebook.

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HISTORY: BIRTH OF THE HOSPITAL CORPS From Bureau of Medicine and Surgery

On June 17, 1898, President William McKinley signed into law a Congressional bill authorizing the establishment of the U.S. Navy Hospital Corps.

Although their name has evolved over the past century from Loblolly Boy to Pharmacists Mate to Hospital Corpsman, the core mission has remained consistent: to minister to the sick and wounded.

Known by Marines and Sailors simply as “Doc,” Corpsmen have served everywhere the Navy and Marine Corps have served or fought since the Spanish-American War, and they are often the only medical support immediately available to Sailors and Marines at “the tip of the spear.”

Since 2011, Corpsmen receive their basic medical training at Medical Education and Training Campus (METC) at Joint Base San Antonio, Texas. Those who serve aboard ships and isolated locations as the sole medical provider, receive additional training as Independent Duty Corpsmen; those who serve with the Marine Corps receive additional training at Field Medical Service School while those who serve with EOD, Dive and SEAL Teams receive additional specialized training.

“No Marine has gone into battle without you. No ship or sub has gone underway without you,” former deputy Navy surgeon general and retired Rear Adm. Michael H. Mittelman, said at the 115th anniversary celebration of the Hospital Corps two years ago. “You’re always in the thick of the battle and the main reason we have a 97 percent save rate on the battlefield.

Your lineage is one of honor, courage and commitment.”

The Hospital Corps, is the only all enlisted corps in the military. It

consists of more than 25,000 active duty and reserve Navy hospital corpsmen, and is the largest and most decorated rating of all branches of the U.S. military.

The first member of the Hospital Corps to be awarded the Medal of Honor was Hospital Apprentice Stanley Robert during the Boxer Uprising in China. To date, 22 Hospital Corpsmen have been award the Congressional Medal of Honor (nine of which were award posthumously), and more than 2,000 have been killed in action. In honor of their extraordinary duties, 20 Navy ships have been named after Hospital Corpsmen Famous Hospital Corpsmen include John Bradley, who was with the Marines who raised the flag at Iwo Jima on Mt. Suribachi during World War II; “Lone Survivor” author and Navy SEAL Marcus Luttrell; and the 11th Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy, Joe R. Campa.

U.S. Navy Hospital Corpsman with Marines from the 3rd Battalion, 24th Marine Regiment administers blood plasma to a wounded Marine at an aid station near the front lines on Saipan during World War II. For nearly 100 years, Navy Corpsmen have served everywhere the Navy and Marine Corps have served or fought and they are often the only medical support at “the tip of the spear.” U.S. Marine Corps photo

Diversity is one of our nation’s greatest strengths. During Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT) Pride month, we celebrate our rich diversity and renew our enduring commitment to equality with stories featuring the personal experiences of LGBT members.

The dedication and contributions of our Lesbian Gay and Bisexual (LGB) service members and Lesbian Gay Bisexual Transgender (LGBT) civilians have had immeasurable impact on our National Security and Department of Defense (DoD). This is the second of a series of four stories in which Sailors share their stories about being LGBT. My husband says every time I talk about my childhood, we should break out a box of tissues. I look back now and know I am the person I am because of those experiences. It is the reason I fight so hard. He says my strength of character is how I got through it all. I credit my determination and sense of hope for a better future.

My family was blue collar and Southern. My mother and father married in high school, and had three children in a span of four years. Ours was a house where domestic abuse was common. When I was five years old, I saw my father punch my mother so hard, her old-style curlers flew across the room. I used to sleep with the television on to drown out the noises of their fighting. After a while, my mother decided she had taken enough abuse and left my father. After a nasty divorce, she was left to raise three young children on her own. Back in the 70’s, not only were divorced mothers shunned, it was extremely difficult for them to get decent paying jobs. My father abandoned us, and there was no child support or alimony. We survived on the wage my mother was able to draw from her job at a convenience store.

She had a boyfriend, for a time, who sexually abused my two sisters. Later, she married a different man, and my new stepfather physically abused me. When he cheated on my mother, she left him and we were on our own again. During this period, I became aware I was different. I struggled with the idea that I was attracted to the same sex. I often contemplated suicide because of the pain of my family in crisis, the stress of my reality and the idea I would never lead a “normal” life. It wasn’t until a handsome young man in high school (who happened to be my first crush) committed suicide that I realized life was too precious to hide my identity.

Because of my crush’s suicide, I came out to a friend. It was in a time when it was socially acceptable to chastise and physically assault LGBT. I endured a tremendous amount of verbal and physical harassment. Fortunately, I could defend myself. After more than a few fights spent standing up to bullies, my tormentors decided I wasn’t worth the trouble.

I had my first sexual experience in 1984. When my mother learned about it in 1985, she took me straight to a psychiatrist. When that treatment “didn’t work,” she shipped me off to live with my father. The only thing good about living with him was the fact that he lived in a progressive district. I learned about HIV and AIDS. The sex education in school probably saved my life. There was also a peer support group that advocated self-acceptance and peer education. It was then I first volunteered and became a LGBT activist. We marched for equality to include more funding for HIV testing and research, equal access and acceptance. When I turned 19 I joined the Air Force, but lived in constant fear of becoming discovered and persecuted. The constant pressure of living a double life became unbearable. After three years I left the military and returned to being an out and proud gay man!

Over the next 20 years, I never shied away from speaking out against injustice, intolerance, bigotry and hate. It is not an easy life. Sometimes I look at the world and ask myself, “Is all this struggle worth it?” I then think about the people who might hear my message: One person who would decide against suicide; One person who hears my story and accepts themself; One person who displays empathy and respect toward a person who is different from themself; One person who will benefit from all the pain, sweat, and tears I have suffered and will not have to go through the same issues for being different. I answer my own question, “Yes, I believe all the struggle is worth it.”

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5 FLEET AND FAMILY SUPPORT CENTER EVENTS THIS WEEK June 9, 2017

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

Fashion model Chloe Seok showcases clothing and accessories from Italian designers during a fashion show on June 3, 2017, at the Navy Exchange at Support Site. The event highlighted some of the local cultural items available through the NEX in Italy.

Photo by MC1 Daniel Barker

Italian Designers Feature Work at NEX Fashion Show

By MC1 Daniel Barker

The NSA Naples Navy Exchange hosted a special fashion show at the Gricignano, Support Site location June 3.

The fashion show, by Forward Footwear and Boutique, featured Italian clothing, jewelry, shoes and accessories available through the NEX. “We wanted to be able to share some of the Italian culture and we put this event together to show a little of what is available,” Enzo De Simeone, Navy Exchange (NEX) fashion show coordinator, said. “We had runway set up in the food court area, complete with a sound system and lights, with a couple of gazebos acting as changing rooms.”

Some of the designers featured on the runway included Romanelli, Sorelle Duraccio, Nunzio Russo, Papillover, Del Pezzo, Malva, Massimo Lucisano, Gattinoni and others.

According to Chloe Seok, a runway model for the event, the show was a way interact with Italian stylists, art directors and models in addition participating for fun.

“It was a good event and a good experience,” Seok said. “Both on stage and behind the scenes, it was a learning environment where I was able to work with other models and observe the atmosphere and work attitude of everyone involved. At any event with many moving parts there are challenges but everyone adapted to changes quickly and professionally. Fashion has a glamorous side but it can also be quite chaotic, especially backstage.”

For one of the American models, participating alongside Italian models and directors was part of what made the NEX fashion show unique.

“All the girls were really nice, there were some cultural differences but I liked how it all came together in the end,” fashion model Lovely Frantz said. “We communicated with the art directors and stylists with a lot of hand motions and body language, everyone was really helpful and patient.”

The next big event will be the Festa Americana June 30 and July 1 in Carney Park.

For more information visit www.navymwrnaples.com/fourth-of-july-events.

BOTTLED WATER ADVISORY From NSA Public Affairs

Except for those living at the Support Site and Capodichino, bottled water is recommended.

Treated water is provided free of charge at a dispenser located outside the Capodichino east parking garage.

All economy leases negotiated through the Housing office have a bottle water clause, which requires the landlord to provide bottled water.

Work with landlords to have any water holding tanks disinfected twice a year, and ensure your tap water is disconnected from non-permitted wells and connected only to the city water system.

● June 9: Explore Vomero Area, 8:45 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Meet at Mccafe by the Airport. ● June 12: ICR for Families, 7:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Meet at TLA bus stop. 20 euro for personal expenses. ● June 12-16: Pre-Separation, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Support Site FFSC. ● June 12: Ombudsman Assembly Meeting, 6 to 8 p.m. at Support Site FFSC. ● June 13: Easy Italian, 9 a.m. to noon at Support Site FFSC (1 of 3 Sessions). ● June 14: USAJobs 101, 9 a.m. to noon at Support Site FFSC. ● June 15: Infant Massage, 10 a.m. to noon at Support Site FFSC. ● June 15: Gricignano Market, 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. Meet at TLA Lobby. Carpool. ● June 16: Sponsorship Training, 9 to 11 a.m. at Support Site FFSC. All classes require registration.

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

ENERGY CONSERVATION Water Conservation – Numbers Don’t Lie From NSA Naples Energy Management Team

Water is a crucial necessity for living organisms regardless of the species. It is available in large quantities but only a small percentage is consumable. Because it is rare, water conservation is essential to our survival. Water conservation does not seem to get as much publicity as energy conservation but the two sources tie in together and are as equally important. Water pumping, delivery and waste water treatment facilities consume a significant amount of energy. In some regions of the world over 15 percent of total electricity consumption is devoted to water management.

Reality Check ● 70 percent of the world’s surface is covered by water. ● 97.5 percent of the world’s water is salt water. ● 2.5 percent of the world’s water is freshwater. ● Almost 68.7 percent of the world’s water is frozen in ice caps and glaciers. ● Only 1 percent of the total water resources on earth are available for human use.

Water Conservation Tips ● Most authorities recommend that people drink eight, eightounce glasses of water each day, which is a total of 64 ounces of water per day (.5 gallon). At 365 days per year, that would be equivalent to 23,360 ounces or 182.5 gallons of water per year. ● Repair leaky faucets promptly. One faucet leaking one drop per second, can waste 2,400 gallons of water in just one year. That’s equivalent to 13 years of drinking water for one person. ● Install low-flow shower heads, toilets and aerators on kitchen and bathroom sink faucets to save water. They will cut water usage by as much as 280 gallons a month for a typical family of four. ● Shorten your showers. Each minute less you run the shower you could save 2.5 to 5 gallons each time you shower, depending on the type of showerhead you have. ● Don’t leave the water running when brushing your teeth. You could save as much as 9 gallons of water every time you brush. ● Repair “silent leaks” in the toilet. If food coloring put in the tank ends up in the bowl without flushing, it leaks. Repairing the leak will save up to 200 gallons of water a day.

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SOUND OFF: WHAT DO YOU DO TO SAVE MONEY?

MC2 Jonathan Nelson

YN1 Christopher Slowey

MC3 Krystina Coffey

AG3 Kyle Weis

CTR2 Thomas Deleon

“I went to Navy Federal and talked to their free financial specialists to develop a budget for myself and a plan to pay off debt.”

“I save money by being paid as an E-6, but living as an E-5.”

“I try to limit going out on the weekends and I also try to prepare my meals at home as much as possible instead of going out to eat.”

“The easiest way for me to save money is to put money away each paycheck then pretend it doesn’t exist.”

“Purchasing comparable store-brand items is often a lot cheaper than buying similar brand-named items. I also try to put 25% of each paycheck into savings.”

MCPON Releases New CPO 365 Guidance

By Chief Mass Communication Specialist Kurt M. Riggs Office of the Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy Public Affairs

Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy Steven S. Giordano released the CPO 365 Guidance May 30 for fiscal year 2018.

CPO 365 is a year-long program designed to ensure the CPO Mess and First Class Petty Officers are continually and steadily developing to succeed in future leadership positions and affords command leadership the flexibility to conduct education and training in alignment with the Navy Ethos and Navy Core Values of honor, courage and commitment.

Giordano is keen on highlighting three core principles of being a confidently humble leader.

Everywhere he goes he reminds Sailors to be authentic, competent and courageous, both personally and professionally, in

every aspect of their life.

“By speaking from our own learned experiences and using history to reinforce our steely grit as a Navy, we gain a deeper trust from those we lead,” Giordano said. “We understand the decisions we make require us to be risk takers and that it takes courage to lead from the front with conviction.”

Giordano said the guidance for this year incorporates feedback from the fleet received during his travels and brought to him by the CPO community through the fleets.

Since becoming the master chief petty officer of the Navy Sept. 2, 2016, Giordano has traveled to Norfolk, San Diego, Key West, Hawaii, Millington, Bahrain, Afghanistan, Djibouti, the Pacific Northwest, the United

Kingdom, Spain, Italy and Greece speaking with Sailors in every community at every level.

“I’ve been traveling the fleet quite a bit for the past nine months, asking Sailors what they want out of this program,” Giordano said. “I think the results of that input are well incorporated into this year’s guidance.”

This summer he is scheduled to visit 7th Fleet accomplishing his goal of touching each Navy area of responsibility within the first year since assuming office. He has spoken with Sailors from 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th and 10th fleet, various Flag officers and members of Congress and attended several formal Navy events and spoken at dozens of all hands calls, all while maintaining a home, being a husband and a father.

“Authentic people know who they are, they speak from their own experiences and know how to define these things,” Giordano said. “At the end of the day, no words on paper are truly going to be able to have Sailors understand authenticity, competence and courageousness until you get up and have a conversation with them, face to face, eye to eye and they can look at you and understand where you are coming from.”

The Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy is the senior enlisted person in the Navy and serves as the senior enlisted leader of the Navy, an advisor to the Chief of Naval Operations and to the Chief of Naval Personnel in matters dealing with enlisted personnel and their families. Giordano is the 14th MCPON. More information on the CPO 365 guidance can be found on the MCPON’s page at www.navy.mil/mcpon/index.asp.

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NATO IN ROMANIA From page 1 “Any opportunity that we get to train with our multinational partners, and especially other members of NATO, is a great opportunity for us,” U.S. Army Chief Warrant Officer 2 Adam Sprinkle, an AH-64 Apache attack helicopter pilot assigned to the 12th Combat Aviation Brigade from Ansbach, Germany, said. “Every country operates a little bit differently and building the rapport and the working relationship is an invaluable training point.”

Training conducted to date includes everything from basic infantry and armor movements to

medical evacuation as well as complex air assault missions.

Another week’s worth of Force Integration Training (FIT) will follow before Noble Jump concludes with an impressive combined arms manoeuvre live fire exercise June 14.

Designed to test the core ele-

BLENDED RETIREMENT From page 1 Members are advised to consult with a financial professional, he said. “This is a personal decision,” he added. “There are a lot of various resources available to our members, but ultimately it is up to the member.”

DoD-Endorsed Calculator The calculator is a comprehensive tool designed to take into account the unique financial situations of all who serve – active duty, National Guard members and reservists, Odle said, and it’s designed to be used in conjunction with the mandatory BRS opt-in course.

This comparison calculator is the only comparison tool endorsed by DoD, he added.

The opt-in BRS course is available with a common access card through Joint Knowledge Online or through a service’s learning management system. Military OneSource offers the course without a CAC. Military OneSource is hosting a Blended Retirement System question-and-answer session June 8 at 1 p.m. EDT on its Facebook page.

Additionally, an optional training course for the calculator will be available in the next weeks, Odle said.

ments of NATO’s Readiness Action Plan (RAP), Noble Jump is putting the VJTF(L) through its paces by rapidly deploying it to an assigned area of operations.

The VJTF(L) have deployed from bases in the UK, Germany, the Netherlands, Spain, Poland, Norway and Albania and have been reinforced by approximately 2,000 Romanian troops and more than 1,000 enablers.

Arriving by various combinations of air, sea, rail and road, NATO Allies are providing tangible proof that the Alliance is able to deliver a rapid deterrent response to any situation that threatens it.

Exploring Options Under Calculator An information box will pop up when users hover over underlined text in the calculator, providing further information on that topic, Odle explained. Further information is available through the links in the “more info” section under each page of the calculator.

After a user inputs all the information, the calculator will generate a results page. Service members are encouraged to go through the process several times to see how their projected benefits change under various situations, Odle said.

The comparison calculator does not take into account optional Thrift Savings Plan service member contributions under the legacy plan, and it does not account for optional monthly automatic Treasury Direct Government Savings Bonds purchased under the legacy retirement plan, he explained.

All currently serving members are grandfathered under their legacy retirement plans.

Active component service members with fewer than 12 years of service as of December 31, 2017, and reservists in a pay status with fewer than 4,320 retirement points as of December 31, 2017, are covered under the existing system, but are eligible to opt into the Blended Retirement System.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nato Lions Rugby: International Rugby Club is open to all interested players – men, women and children (5-12).

Men’s rugby is Part of the Italian Rugby Union (FIR) and is contact rugby. Practice is every Wednesday at 6 p.m. at Joint Force Command at Lago Patria. Women’s tag rugby practice is every Monday 5:30 p.m. at JFC. Children’s tag rugby practice is every Saturday at 10:30 a.m. at JFC (January through April). For details call Mickael Pierrin or David Taylor at Comm. 081-721-3222/3682 or visit our Facebook pages at NATO Lions RFC (Naples, Italy); NATO Lionesses Tag Rugby; or NATO Lion Cubs Tag Rugby.

Harry S. Truman Lodge No. 649 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.

Women, Infants, Children (Wic) Overseas Program is offered at NSA Naples. Women who are pregnant, breastfeeding, postpartum or have an infant or child under the age of five may qualify for the program. WIC Overseas is a nutrition education program that provides nutritious supplemental foods. For deails call 081-811-4962.

The Naples Area Second Class Petty Officer Association meets every other Tuesday in the Capodichino Theater at noon to discuss upcoming community outreach opportunities and charity events. For details, call OS2 Joseph Cavallaro at DSN 626-4545 or email joseph.cavallaro@eu.navy.mil or MA2 Jessalyn Harrison at DSN 6262871or jessalyn.harrison@eu.navy.mil

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

Friday, June 9 5 p.m. King Arthur Legend of the Sword, PG-13 6 p.m. The Circle, PG-13 7:30 p.m. The Mummy, PG-13 9 p.m. Alien: Covenant, R 10:30 p.m. Megan Leavey, PG-13 Saturday, June 10 3 p.m. Captain Underpants: The First Epic Movie, PG 5:30 p.m. The Mummy, PG-13, 6:30 p.m. Wonder Woman, PG-13 8 p.m. Snatched, R 9:30 p.m. Wonder Woman, PG-13 11 p.m. Megan Leavey, PG-13 Sunday, June 11 2 p.m. Sensory Movie Time: PG 3 p.m. Guardians of the Galaxy Vol 2, PG-13 5:30 p.m. The Mummy, PG-13 6 p.m. How to Be a Latin Lover, PG-13 8 p.m. Megan Leavey, PG-13 8:30 p.m. Snatched, R Monday, June 12 Closed, No Movies Tuesday, June 13 Closed, No Movies Wednesday, June 14 4:30 p.m. King Arthur Legend of the Sword, PG-13, 3-D 5 p.m. The Promise, PG-13, 7:30 p.m. Alien: Covenant, R 8 p.m. Baywatch, R Thursday, June 15 4:30 p.m. Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales, PG-13 5 p.m. Lowriders, PG-13 7:30 p.m. Wonder Woman, PG-13, 3-D 8 p.m. Unforgettable, R

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Alien: Covenant R, SciFi-Fantasy, 123 min. Cast: Michael Fassbender, Katherine Waterston, Billy Crudup, Danny McBride and Demin Bichir.

Bound for a remote planet on the far side of the galaxy, the crew of the colony ship Covenant discovers what they think is an uncharted paradise, but is actually a dark, dangerous world – whose sole inhabitant is the “synthetic” David, survivor of the doomed Prometheus expedition.

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

The Circle PG-13, Drama, 110 min. Cast: Tom Hanks, Emma Watson, John Boyega, Ellar Coltrane and Patton Oswalt. As she rises through the ranks of the world’s largest tech and social media company, The Circle, Mae is encouraged by company founder Eamon Bailey to live her life with complete transparency. But no one is really safe when everyone is watching.

Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 PG-13, Action-Adventure, 137 min. Cast: Chris Pratt, Zoe Saldana, Dave Bautista, Vin Diesel and Bradley Cooper. Peter Quill and his team search for his long-lost father in this sequel to the hit 2014 sci-fi adventure film.

How to Be a Latin Lover PG-13, Comedy, 115 min. Cast: Salma Hayek, Kristen Bell, Michael Cera, Rob Lowe and Raquel Welch. A very handsome and very young Maximo has a dream to be rich without ever having to work a day in his life. Having made a career of seducing rich older women, he marries a wealthy woman more than twice his age. 25 years later, spoiled and bored from waking up next to his now 80-year-old wife-he gets the surprise of his life when she ends up dumping him for a younger car salesman.

Forced out of his mansion and desperate for a place to stay, he must move in with his estranged sister, Sara, and her nerdy but adorable son, Hugo in their small apartment. Anxious to return to the lap of luxury, Maximo uses his nephew’s crush on a classmate to get to his new target-her grandmother, Celeste, a widowed billionaire. As Maximo tries to rekindle his powers as a Latin lover, he finds himself bonding with his nephew Hugo, and he begins to learn that being a Latin lover means that loving money isn’t as important as the love of your family.

King Arthur Legend of the Sword PG-13, Action-Adventure-Drama, 126 min.

Cast: Charlie Hunnam, Astrid Bergs-Frisbey, Djimon Hounsou, Aidan Gillen and Jude Law. When the child, Arthur’s father is murdered, Vortigern, Arthur’s uncle, seizes the crown. Robbed of his birthright and with no idea who he truly is, Arthur comes up the hard way in the back alleys

of the city. But once he pulls the sword from the stone, his life is turned upside down and he is forced to acknowledge his true legacy – whether he likes it or not.

Lowriders PG-13, Drama, 99 min. Cast: Melissa Benoist, Eva Longoria, Theo Rossi, Tony Revolori and Demin Bichir. Lowriders is set against the vibrant backdrop of East LA’s near-spiritual car culture and follows the story of Danny, a talented young street artist caught between the lowrider world inhabited by his old-school father and excon brother, and the adrenaline-fueled outlet that defines his self-expression.

Megan Leavey Premiere PG-13, Drama, 116 min. Cast: Kate Mara, Tom Felton, Bradley Whitford and Edie Falco. Megan Leavey is based on the true life story of a young marine corporal whose unique discipline and bond with her military combat dog saved many lives during their deployment in Iraq. When she is assigned to clean up the K9 unit after a disciplinary hearing, Leavey identifies with a particularly aggressive dog, Rex, and is given the chance to train him. Over the course of their service, Megan and Rex completed more than 100 missions until an IED explosion injures them, putting their fate in jeopardy.

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

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

Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales PG-13, Action-Adventure, 135 min. Cast: Johnny Depp, Kaya Scodelario, Orlando Bloom, Brenton Thwaites and Javier Bardem. The rip-roaring adventure finds down-on-his-luck Captain Jack feeling the winds of ill-fortune blowing strongly his way when deadly ghost sailors, led by the terrifying Captain Salazar, escape from the Devil’s Triangle bent on killing every pirate at sea – notably Jack. Jack’s only hope of survival lies in the legendary Trident of Poseidon, but to find it he must forge an uneasy alliance with Carina Smyth, a brilliant and beautiful astronomer, and Henry, a headstrong young sailor in the Royal Navy. At the helm of the Dying Gull, his pitifully small and shabby ship, Captain Jack seeks not only to reverse his recent spate of ill fortune, but to save his very life from the most formidable and malicious foe he has ever faced.

The Promise Last Showing PG-13, Drama, 133 min. Cast: Oscar Isaac, Christian Bale, Charlotte Le Bon, Jean Reno and James Cromwell. It is 1914. As the Great War looms, the mighty Ottoman Empire is crumbling. Constantinople, the once vibrant, multicultural capital on the shores of the Bosporus, is about to be consumed by chaos. Michael Boghosian, arrives in the cosmopolitan hub as a medical student determined to bring modern medicine back to Siroun, his ancestral village in Southern Turkey where Turkish Muslims and Armenian Christians have lived side by side for centuries. Photo-journalist Chris Myers, has come here only partly to cover geo-politics. He is mesmerized by his love for Ana, an Armenian artist he has accompanied from Paris after the sudden death of her father. When Michael meets Ana, their shared Armenian heritage sparks an attraction that explodes into a romantic rivalry between the two men. As the Turks form an alliance with Germany and the Empire turns violently against its own ethnic minorities, their conflicting passions must be deferred while they join forces to survive even as events threaten to overwhelm them.

Snatched Premiere R, Comedy, 91 min. Cast: Amy Schumer, Goldie Hawn, Joan Cusack, Ike Barinholtz and Wanda Sykes. After her boyfriend dumps her on the eve of their exotic vacation, impetuous dreamer Emily Middleton persuades her ultra-cautious mother, Linda to travel with her to paradise. Polar opposites, Emily and Linda realize that working through their differences as mother and daughter – in unpredictable, hilarious fashion – is the only way to escape the wildly outrageous jungle adventure they have fallen into.

Unforgettable Last Showing R, Drama, 100 min. Cast: Katherine Heigl, Rosario Dawson, Geoff Stults, Isabella Rice and Simon Kassianides. Tessa Connover is barely coping with the end of her marriage when her ex-husband, David, becomes happily engaged to Julia Banks – not only bringing Julia into the home they once shared but also into the life of their daughter, Lilly. Trying to settle into her new role as a wife and a stepmother, Julia believes she has finally met the man of her dreams, the man who can help her put her own troubled past behind her. But Tessa’s jealousy soon takes a pathological turn until she will stop at nothing to turn Julia’s dream into her ultimate nightmare.

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

If you have been sexually assaulted or need to speak with a S.A.P.R. victim advocate, call 335-640-6621 24/7 for information and support. The DoD Safe Helpline can be reached toll-free at 001-877-995-5247.

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Napoli Nation Fan Club is a group that helps community members attend SSC Napoli soccer games, promotes intercultural relations and provides SSC Napoli information to the community.

Membership benefits include SSC Napoli gear, discounted tickets and entry to Napoli Nation functions. For details visit USASSCNapoli on Facebook.

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

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

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

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

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

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

The U.S. Military Retiree Association of Southern Italy (USMRA-SI) is the only association in Southern Italy representing the interests of U.S. retired military personnel and their survivors. If you are not a member and are eligible, visit the USMRASI at usmra-si.tripod.com or call Wylie Miller at 329-208-7315.

The Naples Christian Homeschool Association meets every month to support families who have chosen to educate their own children. We offer weekly park/pool days, a moms’ night out and field trips to explore Bella Napoli and beyond. For details email Natalie Mack at NPMack3@aol.com.

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

University of Oklahoma Graduate Degrees The University of Oklahoma offers the master of human relations on-site graduate degree program. Courses meet in a series of four evenings and one weekend. For details call the OU office at DSN: 626-6672 or visit the office at Capodichino in the Admin II building.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Path of the Gods: Adventure of a Lifetime

By Joe Luthy

The Amalfi Coast is one of the more dramatic views in the world of where water meets land. Some prefer to experience the coast by driving along its windy road while others prefer to gaze upon it while cruising in a boat. The more adventurous take a different route by lacing up their boots and hiking the world-famous “Path of the Gods.”

Located about an hour-and-ahalf from Support Site, Path of the Gods offers breath-taking panoramic views of Campania’s Amalfi Coast, stretching from Bomerano to Nocelle, a hamlet above Positano. The path, which is known in Italian as “Sentiero Degli Dei” is still used by trail horses, farmers, goat herders, hunters and others as they make their way through the mountains in between the towns. Many homes, which are literally dug into the rocky mountainside, have terraced gardens and vineyards along the trail.

This 7.8 kilometer (4.8 mile) trail is comprised of numerous rises and falls of 15-20 feet, and is rated as “moderate,” but is definitely not for the

Intrepid trekkers are often mesmerized by the beautiful seaside views from the Path of the Gods, and may not realize that the rocky cliffs are home to many farmers, who have terraced gardens and vineyards literally dug into the rocky mountainside. Photo by Joe Luthy

faint of heart, especially when you look over the stunning vista and realize you are standing on a rocky cliff some 500 meters (1,500 feet) above sea level.

You don’t need to be an avid rock climber, but should be able endure steps and intense walking for 3-4 hours. The trail is at its busiest in the spring and fall, with activity drastically declining as the summer heat forces even the most adventurous from the trail. Wear comfortable shoes or hiking boots, hat, and be sure to bring a camera, a snack bar or two and lots of water and sunscreen.

It’s well marked with white and red stripes of paint and 15 number markers to let you know you are still on path, as well as where you’re at along it. Any time you see a split in the trail, just look for one of the trail markers painted on some rocks and continue

trekking in that direction.

Absolutely the best way to experience The Path of the Gods is to sign up with a tour hosted by the USO. The USO offers group tours along the Path of Gods, including transportation. The tour guide introduces guests to the path at the trailhead and leads them through most of the trail while pointing out interesting sites and explaining a bit about the area and its history, then down quite a few stairs, and to the coach where it awaits guests at the end of their excursion. By the time hikers return to the coach, they have walked nearly 7 kilometers and are ready to spend their return trip to base by taking a well-earned nap.

To adventure along the Path of Gods with the USO, mark your calendars for July 23 and call DSN 626-5713 or Comm.

081-568-5713 to reserve your seats.

The “Path of the Gods” offers breathtaking panoramic views of Campania’s Amalfi Coast. If you are an adventurer at heart, lace up your boots grab your camera and experience one the world’s great hiking trails. Photo by Joe Luthy

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

U.S. POSITIONS USAJOBS WEBSITE: https://don.usajobs.gov CHR WEBSITES: https://cnic.navy.mil/regions/cn reurafswa/about/job_openings. html https://cnic.navy.mil/regions/cnreurafswa/about/job_op enings/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. 081568-5409. 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/a bout/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 revised. 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 June 15, 2017 Office Automation Assistant, Ua-0326-05, ANN#62588-681270-RR, Full Time Permanent.

Closing June 22, 2017 Engineering Technician, Ua0802-02, ANN#44308-687131PG, Full Time Permanent.

Quality Assurance Assistant, Ua-0303-04, ANN#40411-675169-AG, Full Time Permanent.

Boiler Plant Operator, Uc5402-06, ANN#44308-686005PG, Full Time Permanent.

Automotive Maintenance Assistant, Ua-0303-04, ANN#44308-686004-PG, Full Time Permanent.

Health Benefits Advisor, Ua0303-06, KPP Ua-05 KPP Ua-04, ANN#66096-686039-MM, Full Time Permanent, Permanent Local National Employees of U.S. Naval Hospital, Naples.

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

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

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

NSA NAPLES US NAF POSITIONS Education Aid/Technician, CY-1702-I/II, ANN#17-070, flexible (multiple positions), Child Development Centers, School Age Care, Youth Programs, Teen Center and Youth Sports Capodichino/Support Site. Job summary: Provides appropriate developmental care and instruction for children and youth ranging in age from six weeks to 18 years in a Child and Youth Program setting Performs routine, day-to-day care of infants and children ranging from six weeks to five years. Assembles and gathers materials and equipment

necessary to execute School Age Care for children ranging from six to nine years old, School-Age Care Pre-Teen for children ranging from 10 to 12 years, Teen Center Program for children ranging from 13 to 18 years. Receives and releases children to/from authorized parents, guidance. Closing date: December 31, 2017.

Education Aid/Technician, CY1702-I/II, ANN#17-131, regular full time (multiple positions – eligible for post allowance), CYP Division Capo/Support Site. Job summary: Provides appropriate developmental care and instruction for children and youth ranging in age from six weeks to 18 years in a Child and Youth Program setting Performs routine, day-to-day care of infants and children ranging from six weeks to five years old. Closing date: December 31, 2017.

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

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

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

Closing date: Open until filled.

Recreation Aid, NF-0189-01, ANN#17-030 flexible, Liberty /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#17-096R, flexible, MWR Golf Course, Carney Park. Job summary: Collects green fees (monthly and daily), locker fees and fees for electric cart rentals.

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

Closing date: Open until filled.

Cashier, NF-0530-02, ANN#17094, flexible full time, MWR, Administration Division, Capodichino. Job summary: The

purpose of this position is to verify daily cash receipts for the MWR at NSA Naples. Closing date: Open until filled.

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

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

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

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

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

Closing date: Open until filled.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Ann#170000KH Customer Service Clerk/CS/NF-2/Regular Full Time – Open until filled – Pay rate: $9-$11 per hour. Job summary: Performs a variety of customer service duties including special orders, foreign currency exchange, Western Union, merchandise returns, gas sales, layaways, etc.

Ann#170001DV Sales Clerk (Wine Shop)/MM/NF-1/FLEX –

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JOBS from page 12 Open until filled – Pay rate: $8$9.50 per hour. Job summary: Sells general merchandise to customers exercising professional selling techniques. Works as part of a sales team to provide service that anticipates and exceeds customer expectations. Candidates must be at least 18 years old to apply.

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

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

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

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

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

Ann#170000XV Supervisory Sales Clerk (Mini Mart)/ MM/NF-2/Regular Full Time – Pay rate: $9-$13 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. Candidates must be at least 18 years old to apply.

GAETA MINIMART Ann#170001BD Retail Annex Operator/MM/NF-2/Regular Full Time – Pay rate: $9-$11 per hour. Job summary: Serves as Operator in charge of a retail outlet located a significant distance from an Exchange, with responsibility for selling a variety of technical items (uniforms, automotive parts, electronics, etc.).

Candidates must be at least 18 years old to apply.

Ann#170001SK Sales Clerk/ MM/NF-1/ FLEX – Open until filled – Pay rate: $8-$9.50 per hour. Job summary: Responsible for selling general merchandise to customers and ensuring mer-

chandise is properly stocked and available. Candidates must be at least 18 years old to apply.

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

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

EUROPE DISTRICT DISTRIBUTION Ann#170001KI Warehouse Worker/84/NA-05/FLEX (Seasonal) – TWO Vacancies – Open until filled – Pay rate: $13.18 per hour. Job summary: Responsible for one or more functions (receiving, storing, issuing and shipping, etc.) within the warehouse area. Candidates must be at least 18 years old to apply.

Ann#170001KJ Warehouse Worker/83/NA-05/FLEX (Seasonal) – FOUR Vacancies – Open until filled – Pay rate: $13.18 per hour. Job summary: Responsible for one or more functions (receiving, storing, issuing and shipping, etc.) within the warehouse area. Candidates must be at least 18 years old to apply.

Ann#170001QP Warehouse Worker/72/NA-05/FLEX FT – Open Until Filled – Pay rate: $13.18 per hour. Job summary: Responsible for one or more functions (receiving, storing, issuing and shipping, etc.) within the warehouse area. Candidates must be at least 18 years old to apply.

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MORE BASE NOTES June 12, 19, 26; July 3: 4-Day Archery Course with Outdoor Recreation Shoot the Bulls-Eye with a 4-day archery course at Support Site Youth Center Gym on June 12, 19, 26 and July 3. Course is open to 10 years and up and includes four one-hour sessions, equipment and qualified FITARCO instructor. Note: 17 years and younger must be accompanied by a parent/adult.

Register No later than five days prior to trip (four days for Archery) at Support Site Outdoor Recreation. For details call DSN 629-4947 or Comm. 081811-4947.

June 14: Free Automotive Workshop – For Women Only Keep your vehicle running with a free – For Women Only – workshop at the Auto Skills Center on June 14 from 3:30 to 5 p.m. and covers basic seasonal automotive maintenance your vehicle requires. There will be an ASC certified auto mechanic on site. Advance registration is preferred. For details call DSN 629-4971 or Comm. 081-811-4971.

June 15: 5th Annual Splash into Summer Safely Day Splash into summer with the 5th annual Community Water Safety and Swim Lesson Assessment Day at the Support Site pool on June 15 from 1 to 6 p.m. Activities include swim skills assessment, sunblock and hydration info station, Navy Youth Swim testing, Support Site pool’s session one group and private swim lessons registration, safe swimmer learning area, and more. Event is open to all MWR authorized patrons. A Teen Center Pool Party will follow from 6:30 to 9 p.m. The pool will not be open for recreational or lap swimming on June 15. For details call DSN 629-4395 or 629-6513.

June 15: Navy College Graduation 2017 The annual 2017 Navy College Graduation will be held June 15 from 10:30 a.m. to noon at the theater on board Capodichino. If you are working toward a certificate, associate’s, bachelor’s, master’s, or doctorate degree, and your school is not physically located on board Navy Support Activity, you are warmly invited to participate in the graduation ceremony. For details call Lawrence Daley at DSN 626-6683 or email lawrence.daley@eu.navy.mil or call Rusty Sanders at DSN 626-6681 or email rusty.sanders@eu.navy.mil or nco.naples@eu.navy.mil June 15: Spin into Summer at Support Site Fitness Forum Join in on an outdoor spin-a-thon at the entrance of Support Site Fitness Forum on June 15 from 5 to 7 p.m. Cost is $5 per person and includes a swag bag; registration is open to the first 40 participants. For details or registration, stop by the Fitness Forum or call DSN 629-6604 or Comm. 081-811-6604.

24 through July 22. For details the Carney Park pool at Comm. 081-526-2140.

June 17: SummerFest 2017 The USO, MWR and AFN Naples invite you to enjoy a special evening as we celebrate our service members and military families in Central Park on June 17 from 6 to 8 p.m. Unwind and kick off your summer season with a variety of fun events, great music, amazing food and awesome giveaways. For details call DSN 626-5713 or Comm. 081-568-5713.

June 17: Whitewater Rafting Day Trips Join Outdoor Recreation for exciting and challenging whitewater rafting day trip on the Tanagro River – a class one or two river – depending on water conditions, near Salerno, on June 17. The rafting day trips are open to patrons12 years and above, however, 17 years and under must be accompanied by an adult.

Participants must sign up five days prior to trip.

Whitewater rafting trips are in collaboration with the Liberty program. For details call DSN 629-4947 or Comm. 081-811-4947.

June 19: Capo Smoking Area Closed Due to rooms in Bldg. 446 on board Capodichino being re-occupied, the smoking area adjacent to the building will be closed permanently beginning at 7 a.m. June 12, 2017. Following this closure, smokers may utilize any of the six other smoking areas on base. The closest smoking area is located across from the ATM machines on the spine and adjacent to Bella Napoli.

June 19-Aug. 25: School-Age Care Summer Camp Register your child(ren) for School-Age Care Summer Camp which runs weekly from June 19 to August 25.

Camp is for youth in Kindergarten (completed) through 6th grades. Participants must have been born

by September 6, 2011. To register visit www.militarychildcare.com. If you are not already enrolled in Before/After School Care, you must create an account.

Cost is TFI based. For details call Youth Activities at DSN 629-472 or Comm. 081-811-4722.

June 19-21: NSA Naples Conducting Drills NSA Naples’ Operational Readiness Assessment (ORA) training drill will take place June 19-21, and will include multiple simulated scenarios involving security, medical, fire department, and other personnel on board Support Site and Capodichino. Please note that security forces with simulated weapons will be wearing blue vests, and that giant voice and ADHOC notifications will be made during the exercise. For details call Senior Chief Denise Paul at DSN 626-6894.

June 19-29: Support Site Group and Private Summer Swim Lessons (Session 1) Register from June 15 (at Swim into Summer Safely Day) to June 18 at the Support Site Pool for June 15-Fall 2017: Summer Hours Group/Private Swim Lessons. Lessons are open to todat the Liberty Centers dlers, pre-school and school-age children. Group lesBeginning June 15, the Support Site Liberty Center sons are held Monday through Thursday mornings (Bldg. 2038, Apt. 2) will be temporarily closed for ren- while private/semi-private lessons are held Tuesday ovations. The center will reopen in fall 2017. Single and Thursday mornings. For details call DSN 629and unaccompanied Sailors can enjoy many pro6513 or Comm. 081-811-6513 or email grams and activities at the BEQ Lobby Lounge and mwrnaples_aquatics@eu.navy.mil BEQ Rec Room on board SS. The Lobby Lounge is open Monday through Saturday from noon to 8 p.m., June 20: Prep for College – Free SAT at and on Donsa days and U.S. Holidays from noon to 6 Navy College Office p.m. The recreation room is unmanned and open Are you an active duty or active reservist service 24/7. For details call DSN 69-4192 or Comm. 081member? Get your college career off to a great start by 811-4192. taking the free Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) at the Navy College Office. Test prices are normally $54.50 June 16-18; 22-23: Registration for Carney Park for SAT. The SAT test will be administered on June Group/Private Swim Lessons 20. Show up at 8 a.m. on test day at the Navy College Register from June 16-18 and 22-23 at the Carney Office, which is located in Admin 2, Room 36.1 onpark Pool for Group/Private Swim Lessons. Lessons board Capodichino. For details call DSN 626-6683 or are open to toddlers, pre-school and school-age chilComm. 081-568-6683 or e-mail dren. Lessons are held Saturday mornings from June lawrence.daley@eu.navy.mil

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SCHOOL’S OUT!

COLOR ME: SCHOOL'S OUT!

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DAILY TOURS

A Cultural Exchange with a Middle School in Aversa

By Victoria Delarosa

Last month some Naples Middle High School (NMHS) students visited Domenico Cimarosa, a middle school in nearby Aversa.

The trip was organized by Roberta Pennasilico, our Italian teacher at NMHS, along with her counterpart, Daniella Pelosi, from the Italian public middle school.

From our first step off the bus, we were heartily greeted by the Italian students, while the Italian choir students performed a breathtaking presentation of the Italian National Anthem.

After that all of the American students were warmly greeted by Mario Autore, the Italian public middle school principal.

We were then split up into groups and escorted to various classrooms. The students had set up a presentation about the local history and background of Aversa. After meeting some of the Italians and getting to know them, we went to the gym where the

Italian orchestra, along with NMHS band, under the direction of Scott Morris, performed some pop songs and finished up with “Nessun Dorma,” the famous aria from Puccini’s opera “Turandot.”

We then split up into pairs and joined an Italian family for lunch at their homes.

All the mothers prepared lavious and delicious Italian meals for all of the students. My friend and I were overwhelmed: They gave us lasagna, chicken, potatoes, pizzetta, strawberries, bananas and ice cream. The food was really yummy. After lunch, we talked to the family and got to know them very well.

We eventually lunch we returned to Domenico Cimarosa and played several rounds of volleyball. It was a very fun and friendly game.

Sadly, we had to go back home but I will never forget that day and I hope to have another chance go back soon and spend time with our fellow classmates and our new Italian friends.

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

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

June 16Wine and Ceramics Night . . . . . . . . . . . . €45 June 17Sorrento and Amalfi by Land and Seat . . €52 June 18Infiorata Festival of Genzano. . . . . . . . . . €60 June 23Wine and Dine in a Cave . . . . . . . . . . . . . €49 June 24Positano and Amalfi by Boat . . . . . . . . . . €59 June 25Grand Tour of Mt. Vesuvius . . . . . . . . . . . €62

EXTENDED TOURS July 1-4 Fourth of July in Venice . . . . . . . . . . . . €239 July 15-16 Florence and Pisa. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . €179 July 26-Aug 2 Greek Island of Zakynthos . . . . . . . . €795 Sept 1-4 French Riviera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . €489 Sept 2-3 Jewels of Umbria. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . €197 Sept 21-25 Oktoberfest in Germany . . . . . . . . . . . . €489 Oct 28-Nov 1Halloween in Transylvania . . . . . . . . . €859 Nov 24-27 Thanksgiving in Barcelona . . . . . . . . . . €429 Nov 24-26 Thanksgiving in Tuscany. . . . . . . . . . . . €293 Dec 11-15 Arctic Adventure in Finland . . . . . . . . . €2899 Dec 24-25 Christmas in Rome . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . €189

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MERCATO/CLASSIFIED ADS

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Tel. 081-568-7884 E-mail: stampagenerale@tin.it

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• 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.

M ISCELLANEOUS TALIAN LESSONS, for info contact Elena D'Angelo cell. 340-577-5239 or tel. 081-891-1489.

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