Panorama November 11, 2016

61st year, No. 43

Serving the NATO, Naples and Gaeta Military Community in Italy

Friday, November 11, 2016

2016 Battle for the Ballots at Support Site

Ombudsman: Helping Military Families Cope with the Unknown

By Rebecca Hernandez AFN Family Ombudsman Christopher Kasparek, as “Uncle Sam” leads activities as Sailors and their family members participate in an MWR and USO sponsored “Battle for the Ballots” event at Support Site Village Forum November 8, 2016. There were fictional voting booths including choices like Hot Dogs or Tacos, in addition to Navy Band music, food and beverage sales, games, prizes and giveaways. Photo by PO1 Daniel Barker

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Service members are no stranger to hardship and sacrifice. American military members choose to serve their country and in doing so give up many of the things that make life comfortable and stable … but what about their family members?

As military families overseas, we have all experienced the separation, confusion and disorientation that come with moving to a new country. Besides the language barrier, which is difficult enough, we deal with the loss of our support systems while we make new friends and begin to familiarize ourselves with our new surroundings.

Many of us have heard the expression “military family.”

What is a military family really? It is a group of strangers that come together to encourage and support each other because we are all in the same boat … if not literally, then figuratively. But as we all know, meeting people takes time. Who can we turn to when we don’t know anyone? To top it off, service members can deploy often which leaves families and spouses alone to deal with the stress of moving to a new place.

In the old Navy, there was a well-known saying “You weren’t issued a family with your sea bag.” Since then – thankfully – the Navy has made huge strides in recognizing the importance of a happy home life for their sailors, which inevitably means that their family’s well being is just as important as their own.

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Wildcats Volleyball Teams Place at European Championships

By Brenda Dye

Ladies Win Third Place The Lady Wildcats traveled 27 hours, by bus, to Ramstein, Germany, to compete in the European Volleyball Championships last week, and they didn’t leave emptyhanded. Ever since Naples High School was moved up to Division I in 2014, they continually prove that even though they are one of the smallest schools in the division, they are tough competitors who won’t go down without a fight.

New rules during pool-play made it difficult to calculate exactly which teams would advance into the semi-finals until all the games were finished on Friday afternoon.

Naples advanced and faced the undefeated Stuttgart Panthers in the semi-finals Friday night. In a game where the winner takes the best three out of five sets, the Wildcats were the definite underdogs, and they surprised the Panthers when they beat them in the second set.

Naples lost the next two sets and Stuttgart advanced to the finals against Ramstein, while Naples faced Laken-

heath on Saturday for third place. The Wildcats beat the Lancers and finished as the Division I third place winners, while Ramstein placed second and Stuttgart took home first place.

Sophomore Natalia Woznicki was one of eight players selected for the All-Tournament Team and senior Sierra Dye was selected for the All-Star Team.

“Coach Julia and I are so proud of these girls with how they have played on the court this year, as well as how they have developed to become strong young women,” Coach Kenny Byler said. ”They continuously demonstrated to us a fierce determination to play their best in the midst of difficult circumstances and show us success, not only in the win column, but in their personal development as well.

These young ladies are truly champions at heart and we are proud of how they will contribute to their school and community this year.”

Men Win Second Place The undefeated Wildcats Men’s Volleyball team had a shorter drive than the girls team in their journey to Vicenza to

compete against eight other teams for the European Championship. After beating Sigonella in the semi-finals, the Wildcats battled Marymount International School of Rome (MMI) for the championship.

After four action-packed sets, Naples lost to MMI and finished as the second place winners. Senior Andrew Elliott-Smith and junior Austin McKamey were both given All-Tournament and All-Region honors, and McKamey was also named the All-Tournament Most Valuable Player.

“This has been one of the best Volleyball seasons I have ever had the honor of coaching. This team has worked, sweated and given their whole hearts to their success and, in return, they have become more than athletes on a court, but brothers and family,” Coach Amber BoldenowPacheco said. “Not only have they have received the respect of their competing teams and coaches for their volleyball skills and their ability to rise to a challenge, their honorable behavior on and off the court has earned them special recognition by officials, as well. They were undefeated all season and won second place in the Tournament, but it feels like first.

One game does not change the fact that the Naples Men’s Wildcats are the best team in Europe!”

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CAPTAIN’S CORNER

By Capt. Doug Carpenter NSA Naples Commanding Officer

Congratulations to PresidentElect Donald Trump. With the Presidential Election now past and opening, we find ourselves speeding toward the holiday season. This weekend we celebrate Veterans Day with a long weekend for some, and then quickly follow that with Thanksgiving in a few short weeks.

These are great opportunities to spend time with friends and family, visit historic locations in Italy, or to just take a break from the hard work our community does on a daily basis. For those who cannot be with family during the holiday season, the USO and MWR offices are working hard to put together fun and worthwhile events, to include a Thanksgiving luncheon on November 22, a Thanksgiving dinner also on November 22, and a Thanksgiving themed BINGO night on November 20. Take advantage of these opportunities to get out and enjoy some quality time with your shipmates, celebrate, and connect to the community.

While on the subject of the holidays; it can be a difficult time to be stationed away from home and familiar places. If you start to feel down, please reach out to our first-rate community resources such as the Fleet and Family Support Center, our Command Chaplains, your friends and shipmates, or anyone from our excellent medical staff at the NSA Naples Hospital. Getting you the help you need to get through difficult times is a priority.

This year the Navy launched its new Sailor Assistance and Intercept for Life program aimed at supplementing existing medical treatment by providing continual support through the first 90 days after suicide-related behavior. The program is designed to provide rapid assistance, on-going risk assessment and support for Sailors who have exhibited risky behaviors and was inspired by the Marine Intercept Program (MIP). It is in all of our interests to remain sensitive to any changes in your friends, family members and co-workers moods and do not be afraid to reach out for help.

On November 17 our emergency management and training teams will conduct an earthquake exercise designed to familiarize our community with the procedures and precautions to take in the event of an earthquake. There have been a number of recent seismic events in the area bringing attention to the fact that Naples is located in a region with high levels of geologic activity. Take this opportunity on November 17 to discuss emergency procedures at your office and with your family; and also check that you have everything you need in your emergency preparedness kit. You can check www.readynavy.mil for the latest updates, because we never know exactly when we’ll need to spring in to action, but we should always be ready.

Enjoy your Veterans Day weekend, please remain vigilant, and help spread some holiday cheer to our watchstanders!

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BASE NOTES Naples Military HOG Chapter Seeking New Members Naples Military HOG Chapter (NMC) is looking for members who would like to join a great bunch of folks whose interest is to have fun, enjoy Italy on the back of a motorcycle, make new friends, and enjoy the comradery between bikers. We have monthly meetings, weekend rides throughout the hillsides of Italy, overnight stays at beach resorts or remote towns, and basically just enjoying 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 you visit the NEX Military Car Sales Associate at the Support Site Food Court to inquire about the Naples Military HOG Chapter.

‘Left Behind’ Bike Roundup NSA Naples is conducting a “left behind” bike roundup at the Support Site housing areas (bike racks, basements, building common areas). Residents are requested to tag their bikes. The tag must indicate your building and apartment number, and must be visible from a distance. All untagged bikes will be removed, refurbished and donated to a charitable organization within the local community. A flyer indicating the pickup date for each area will be posted on the building lobby door two weeks prior to the scheduled date.

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CY Seeking Volunteer Pianist A volunteer pianist is needed for the Child and Youth Programs (CYP) and Missoula Children’s Theatre production of The Jungle Book December 28 and 29 (10 a.m. to 2 p.m.), and December 30 (3 to 8 p.m.) at the Naples High School. For details call the Youth Center at DSN 629-4722 or Comm.

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442A Room 36.1 or call Lawrence Daley at DSN 626-6683 or email lawrence.daley@eu.navy.mil Now-Dec. 30: Swim to Salerno Self-Paced Swim Journey from Naples to Salerno along the imaginary coastline in the Capo FitZone pool. Join the 50-kilometer self-paced swim. Swim laps anytime during regular hours and then record your workout on your log sheet. Participants who complete the 50-kilometer (1000 laps, 2000 lengths of Capo pool) by Dec. 30 receive a prize. 1st-3rd place finishers receive swim bags with swim related goodies. Program is free and open to authorized MWR patrons. For details call DSN 626-4254 or Comm.

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Nov. 11:Veteran’s Day Motorcycle Ride- Naples to Nettuno The Naples Military HOG Chapter will be riding to the Sicily-Rome American Cemetery on Veterans Day to lay a wreath and show our respect for our fallen in World War II. We welcome all riders on any motorcycle to join us for our ride from Naples to Nettuno, November 11. Meeting point will be at the Total Erg Station on SS7Quater, 81030 Castel Volturno CE. Wheels up at 8 a.m. for a ride up the coast to arrive prior to the Ceremony at 11 a.m. Naples Military HOG Chapter will be riding rain or shine! For details call Lt. Cmdr.

Gary Stephens at DSN 626-4101 or email gary.stephens@eu.navy.mil

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THE INSIDE PAGE Volunteers Needed 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.

The Transatlantic Council Of The Boy Scouts Of America is looking for Eagle Scouts in the Naples community to update the National Eagle Scout Association database. All Eagle Scouts, both active and not active in scouting are asked to send an email with their last name, first name, email address, hometown/community, and council/district name where they earned their Eagle rank, to jeffarter@hotmail.com. “Once an Eagle, always an Eagle.”

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.

Local Students Tour Capodichino Students and teachers from the Istituto Maria Cristina di Savoia in Naples participate in a guided tour of U.S. Naval Support Activity at Capodichino on May 20, 2016. The students visited the base chapel, library, gym, fire fighters and the air terminal.

Photo by PO1 Daniel Barker

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.

ITALIAN NEWS BRIEFS COMPILED BY TERESA MEROLA NSA NAPLES PUBLIC AFFAIRS

Solidarity Supermarket Opens in Bacoli The first solidarity supermarket in Campania after Milan and Rome was opened this week in Bacoli, a municipality located about 15 kilometers west of Naples. The social market allows 40 families – chosen through a memorandum of understanding among social services to go shopping and pay without money – but only by scaling points cards. These families will be charged according to volunteer hours that they offer, their ability and skills. The people in need will be able to help those who are alone and in needs.

Interactive Food Experience at Pompeii Over three million people visited the archaeological site of Pompeii this year for the first time in its history, according to Culture Minister Dario Franceschini. The restored domus, exhibitions, theatrical and musical events are all part of the wonderful work being done, Franceschini said. The latest initiative titled “Eatstory

– Here food has a history,” allows visitors every Saturday to learn about and participate directly in food preparation, in activities surrounding cultivation, transformation and conservation of local products, according to techniques in use at the time of the eruption of Vesuvius.

Food in the style of the ancient Romans is served to visitors in the original recipes and eaten in the traditionally historical ways. Food products are also available for purchase.

Giant Christmas Tree to be Erected in Downtown Naples The main attraction for Christmas 2016 in Naples is a tree-shaped structure of 40 meters high that will be built on Naples waterfront at the Rotonda Diaz for Christmas 2016. The tree will have a lift and a panoramic terrace overlooking the Naples seafront. The opening is December 8 and will remain open from 10 a.m. to midnight every day. The tree will be lighted up with 1,300,000 LED lamps changing colors, 3,000 green plants with roots that will be replanted in the city, and three panoramic terraces placed at different meters high.

The cost of tickets is still unknown.

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. 081-568-3913.

Naples Overseas Support Club Thrift Store Naples Overseas Support Club (NOSC) is a nonprofit commandrecognized 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.

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NAVY HISTORY: First Flight Off A Navy Ship

On the afternoon of November 14, 1910, Eugene Ely took off in a Curtiss airplane from the USS Birmingham (CL 2). Despite inclement weather, Ely successfully landed his plane a few moments later on the beach at Willoughby Spit in Norfolk, Virginia. U.S. Navy photo From the National Air and Space Museum

On November 14, 1910, Eugene Ely, a 24-year-old civilian pilot flew the first aircraft to take off from a warship, the light cruiser USS Birmingham (CL 2) at Hampton Roads, Virginia.

Ely grew up in Davenport, Iowa, and later graduated from Iowa State University in 1904 with an engineering degree.

He was mechanically inclined, and was attracted to automobiles, and soon became an expert driver. Road races and work as a chauffeur took him to San Francisco where he worked for several months as an auto salesman.

After marrying a local girl named Mabel Hall, he moved to Oregon.

Early in 1910, a Portland, Oregon, auto dealer, E. Harry Wemme, purchased a Curtiss biplane and became an agent for Curtiss products in the Northwest. Despite his enthusiasm for airplanes, Wemme was afraid to fly, so Ely – who had no experience in a cockpit – offered to fly the Curtiss, and promptly crashed the new biplane.

Embarrassed by this unexpected turn of events, Ely bought the wreck from Wemme, and wi-

thin several months had repaired the plane, and taught himself to fly.

Following numerous flights in the Portland area, Ely set out for Canada to do exhibition work on his own in the summer of 1910. After successful appearances in Winnipeg, Canada, he moved back south to Minneapolis for a flying meet. While there, he met Glenn Curtiss, the designer and builder of his biplane.

Curtiss was impressed with the eager young pilot and invited him join his flying exhibition team that toured around the county.

In the fall of 1910, Navy Capt.

Washington I. Chambers was tasked to “to observe everything that will be of use in the study of aviation and its influence upon the problems of naval warfare.”

Realizing that if an airplane could be of any use to the Navy, it would have to have the ability to take off and land on a ship at sea.

In October 1910 Chambers met Curtiss and Ely at a flying exhibition at Belmont Park, New York. Sensing these two men could prove if flying and landing an airplanes off a ship

was possible. He made them an irresistible offer: If he supplied the ship, would they try a shipbased takeoff? Ely quickly agreed to take on the new venture.

On November 14, 1910, the Birmingham had been prepared with an 80-foot wooden platform on the bow. Ely’s 50 horsepower Curtiss Pusher plane, which had been modified with floats under the wings, was hoisted onto the deck, and by noon, the ship then moved a short distance offshore into the Chesapeake Bay. Rain and fog threatened to delay the flight, but Ely pressed on.

At 3 p.m. the young pilot took off from the deck of the Birmingham. Witnesses saw the daring aviator coast down the “flight deck,” drop to the bay, hit the water with a splash, rise again, and regain altitude, where he flew to a safe landing two-and-ahalf miles away at Willoughby Spit, just a few miles east of Norfolk Naval Station.

A year later, Ely’s brilliant career was cut short by a tragic crash during an air demonstration at the Georgia State Fair in Macon on October 19, 1911.

Although Ely was a civilian, President Herbert Hoover recognized the significance of Ely’s contribution to naval aviation by posthumously awarding him the Distinguished Flying Cross on February 16, 1933.

Pioneering aviator Eugene B. Ely. Note the “life preserver” constructed from a pair of bicycle inner tubes. U.S. Navy photo

SPOTLIGHT: Master Chief Petty Officer Nancy Smogoleski Master Chief Nancy M. Smogoleski was born in Ludington, Michigan, where she graduated from Ludington High School in 1985 and enlisted in the United States Navy on February 4, 1987. Following Basic Training in Orlando, Florida, she attended Radioman (RM) “A” School in San Diego, California, where she graduated in the top 10 and was promoted to Petty Officer Third Class. Upon graduation from RM “A” School, Smogoleski reported for duty to Naval Communication Area Master Station Western Pacific (NAVCAMS WESTPAC) Guam where she served as a service clerk correcting messages.

Smogoleski’s 30 year career has seen her stationed in Italy, Philippines, Guam and Iceland with port-ofcalls to numerous other countries while stationed on USS Porter (DDG 78) and USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71). In addition to successes of those duty stations, she accomplished many personal milestones along the way including her “red rope” as a Recruit Division Commander, Senior Enlisted Academy graduate, Navy Recruiter, Master Training Specialist, and two designators: Information Warfare and Surface Warfare.

Smogoleski’s Naval Career has been dedicated to her mother whom she lost about four years ago, and without that strong foundation she would not be where she is today. Her future goals are to continue to develop young minds and volunteer at local schools in her community, where she can provide guidance and inspiration. While living abroad she has enjoyed learning about different cultures, finding every Hard Rock Café in Europe, and the fine art of making lemoncello.

Smogoleski’s final tour was at Naval Computer and Telecommunications Station (NAVCOMTELSTA) Naples where she served as the Department Leading Chief Petty Officer (DLCPO) for Operations Department and as the command’s Manning Officer. She will be remembered for her passion to keep Sailors’ well-being a part of every command decision and her role as a mentor in the Chiefs mess.

“I love the opportunity to travel and experience different cultures,” Smogoleski said. But more than that, I love being a Sailor and all the special bonds and comradery we still have in the Navy.”

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5 FLEET AND FAMILY SUPPORT CENTER EVENTS THIS WEEK November 11, 2016

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

NSA Naples Earthquake Exercise From NSA Naples Emergency Management Office

On November 17 Naval Support Activity (NSA) Naples will conduct an earthquake exercise which will involve taking personal protective actions, followed by safely leaving your facility and gathering at your organization’s predesignated muster location.

All personnel at the NSA Naples Installations (host and tenant commands) are expected to participate in the exercise activities as directed. Housing residents are not expected to participate. The exercise start and ending announcements will be made through giant voice and the computer desktop notification system (CDNS). All verbal and written exercise communications will begin and end with “Exercise, Exercise, Exercise.” All other communication should be treated as

actual/real world events.

All host and tenant organization personnel should be aware of how to evacuate the facility in which they work, and where to go (muster) following the facility evacuation.

All host and tenant organization are highly encouraged to evaluate their individual emergency action plans (EAP) for currency. This is especially true for those organizations with critical mission requirements. If there is no EAP(s) in-place, this is a great opportunity to initiate them. If you are unable to re-enter your facility because it has been deemed unsafe, what are the organization’s procedures for resuming operation at an alternate location.

This is also an opportunity for all personnel to consider their individual (and family) preparations for an emergency.

● Nov 14: Explore Mergellina and Chiaia area, 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., (Meet at Capo, Mccafe). ● Nov 15: Easy Italian, 9 a.m. to noon, Support Site FFSC (2 of 3 Sessions). ● Nov 16: Sponsorship, 9 a.m. to noon, Support Site FFSC. ● Nov 16: Labor and Delivery: What to Expect, 9 to 10 a.m., Support Site FFSC. ● Nov 17: Smooth Move, 8:30 to 11 a.m., Support Site FFSC. ● Nov 18: Relaxation Techniques for Labor and Delivery, 9 to 11 a.m., Support Site FFSC. ● Nov 18: The Happiest Baby, 11 a.m. to noon, Support Site FFSC. ● Nov 22: Easy Italian, 9 a.m. to noon, Support Site FFSC (3 of 3 Sessions). ● Nov 23: Oil Mill (Amalfi Coast), 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., (Carpool – Meet at Capo, outside 1st garage, by main gate). Cost: 15 Euro (includes lunch).

All classes require registration.

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

ENERGY CONSERVATION Personal Energy Savings Easier Than You Think From NSA Naples Energy Management Team

The average 150 pound (68kg) man will burn 10 calories walking up one flight of stairs, while burning only 1.5 calories taking the elevator.

An average serving size of gelato is about 5.2 ounces (100grams), and contains 180 calories.

The average person will walk up a flight of stairs between 3-5 times a day, resulting in an annual total of 10,560 calories burned; or almost 59 servings of gelato … some “food for thought.”

Save energy and promote a healthy life-style, but if you do need to treat yourself- take the stairs!

BOTTLED WATER ADVISORY From NSA Public Affairs

Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders Visit NSA Naples The Dallas Cowboy Cheerleaders visited Naval Support Activity Naples November 8. The world-famous NFL cheerleaders shared a USO Tuesday Troop Lunch at the Capodichino Air Terminal, then later in the day they participated in “Battle for the Ballots” at Support Site Village Forum courtyard. Photo by PO1 Daniel Barker

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.

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SOUND OFF: WHAT INSPIRED YOU TO JOIN THE MILITARY?

PO2 Addis Rodriguezcolon “The traveling and educational opportunities which were available through the military.”

Chief Joseph Worrell

Senior Chief Bruce Sims

Seaman Kyle Hubbard

Chief Ryan Henderson

“My uncle was a warrant officer in the Navy; that gave me the idea and I really looked forward to traveling.”

“I was growing up with a bad crowd in an area of Philadelphia and the military offered opportunities.”

“I joined for a career, the possibilities that the military provides.”

“I grew up in a small town, I wanted to travel and see the world and 9/11 played a role as well.”

Mustangers Leading the Way for Sailors to Pursue Officer Career Path

By Petty Officer 1st Class Justin Stumberg

The Naples Area Mustang Association hosted an Enlisted-to-Officer commissioning brief at the Capodichino auditorium October 27.

The briefing consisted of short presentations by subject matter experts who gave overviews of the various commissioning programs and answered questions from the audience.

“The commissioning brief is a means of informing our Sailors of their opportunities to pursue an Officer career path and to assist them with preparation for a better future for themselves and their families,” Naples Area Mustang Association President Lt. Vivian Maner said A 24-year Navy veteran, Maner spent 15 years as an enlisted Sailor before earning her commission through the Limited Duty Officer commissioning program in 2007.

Once commissioned, Maner completed tours aboard the USS Nimitz (CVN 68), USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) and the Stennis Space Center.

Maner said that the Naples Area Mustang Association was delighted in the opportunity to meet Sailors who had future ambitions of becoming an officer and offer mentorship for those interested.

Once the briefing finished, Sailors

were able to talk one-on-one with officer’s who had firsthand experience with the application process and answer questions about their particular situation.

One of the presenters who met with potential officer candidates was Lt. Kevin Jack, an Informational Professional officer who completed the core STA-21 program December 2007.

Jack is passionate about helping those interested in becoming an officer because of his experience with the process of commissioning when he applied.

“My experience was difficult and it would have been easier if they’re personnel resources available,” Jack said. “No one at my command knew about the program.”

Even though there are many online resources available, questions will be inevitable Jack said.

“It’s all about asking personal questions and getting personal answers,” Jack said.

This type of motivation and drive to help others is shared among the Naples Area Mustang Association and was one of the main purposes of conducting the commissioning brief.

Among those who played a large part in organizing the event was Lt. Salisha Labonte, Personnel Support

Lt. Marian King, chaplain, speaks during an enlisted to officer commissioning brief at the Capodichino theater October 27, 2016. Photo by PO1 Daniel Barker

Detachment Naples Officer in Charge.

Labonte, an Island of Trinidad and Tobago native, joined the Navy as an undesignated Airmen Recruit in February 1998. She had the chance to strike for the Personnel Specialist (PS) rating after serving at her first command.

It wasn’t until a seven-month Individual Augmentee (IA) deployment

to Afghanistan in 2005 that Labonte started thinking about a career as an officer. That’s when she met Capt. John Schultz, a previously enlisted Sonar Technician who received his commission through the Limited Duty Officer (LDO) program in 1987.

“It took one person to change my course,” Labonte said.

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OMBUDSMAN

For Sailors with families, mission readiness involves so much more than just packing a sea bag. Family readiness is of the utmost importance.

In 1970, Adm. Elmo R. Zumwalt Jr. recognized the role spouses play in family readiness by keeping the family units going while our military members are out to sea. He issued a policy directive expressing the importance of spouses as part of the Navy team and directed each command to select a head spouse or “Ombudsman” to represent the command’s family members.

What is an Ombudsman?

Ombudsman is a Swedish word, derived from the Old Norse word “umboosmaor,” which means “representative.” Not surprisingly, this is the number one role an Ombudsman fulfills – they are a liaison between the commanding officer and the command families.

The goal of the Ombudsman program is to improve mission readiness by improving family readiness, so the Ombudsman have been professionally trained as information and referral specialists, designated to help command families. This means that if you ever have an issue but you are not sure who you can turn to, your command’s Ombudsman will likely have the answer and be able to point you in the right direction.

“Knowing there is always someone to turn to for information gives me huge piece of mind.

With all the travel involved, it’s assuring to know that there is a support system wherever MUSTANGERS

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Labonte said Schultz pushed Labonte to pursue a commissioning because of the leadership qualities and character traits she exhibited.

That mentorship experience had a lasting impact on Labonte and it’s been something she uses to help others.

you go,” Spouse Personal Support Activity Detachment Astrid Ramey said.

An Ombudsman can also act as a listener, who will adhere to the strictest code of confidentiality to protect the privacy of individuals. If your duty member is out to sea, or otherwise unavailable, your Ombudsman is still here to help. In fact, your Ombudsman is an excellent resource in times of crisis or disasters and is only a phone call away.

There is a handy tool you can use to find out who your ombudsman will be, before you even go to your new command. To find out who your ombudsman is, or who your next ombudsman at a new command will be, visit www.ombudsmanregistry.cnic.navy.mil and click on the hyperlink “Contact Your Ombudsman.”

How can you become an Ombudsman?

Your command’s commanding officer will appoint an Ombudsman as an official volunteer.

Once they have been appointed, they must attend Ombudsman Basic Training, which will provide them with the foundation to execute their duties efficiently, respectfully and correctly by following the Ombudsman Code of Ethics.

If you are interested in becoming an Ombudsman, get involved with the command.

“Having an ombudsman to help our family members with anything military related or even just day to day life gives the service member great peace of mind knowing that those at home are taken care of. I wanted to be an ombudsman because I knew this was an important role and a great way to give back to my community,” Radzyminski added.

“There are some Sailors that I see with so much potential,” Labonte said. “When I look at someone being a good officer I don’t look at how many degrees they have, I look at their heart and their desire to be a hard worker.”

Labonte said that even though being smart is important, it’s not what’s going to make a good

leader.

“Success as an officer is all about character, drive and passion,” she added.

For details about commissioning programs visit http://www. public.navy.mil /bupers-npc/career/careercounseling/ Pages/ CommissioningPrograms.aspx or speak with your command career counselor.

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MORE THE INSIDE PAGE 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.

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 339-2677075 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, November 11 Holiday Movie Hours 3 p.m. Trolls, PG, 3-D 4:45 p.m. Deepwater Horizon, PG-13 5:15 p.m. Jack Reacher: Never Go Back, PG-13 7:15 p.m. Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children, PG-13 7:45 p.m. Almost Christmas, PG-13 9:15 p.m. Inferno, PG-13 10:30 p.m. Kevin Hart: What Now, R Saturday, November 12 3 p.m. Storks, PG 4:45 p.m. Doctor Strange, PG-13 5 p.m. Almost Christmas, PG-13 6:45 p.m. Inferno, PG-13 7:45 p.m. Jack Reacher: Never Go Back, PG-13 9:30 p.m. The Girl on the Train, R 10:15 p.m. Arrival, PG-13 Sunday, November 13 3 p.m. Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children, PG-13, 3-D 4:45 p.m. Trolls, PG 5:30 p.m. Masterminds, PG-13 7 p.m. The Birth of a Nation, R 7:30 p.m. Doctor Strange, PG-13 Monday, November 14 Closed, No Movies Tuesday, November 15 Closed, No Movies Wednesday, November 16 4:30 p.m. Storks, PG 6:30 p.m. Trolls, PG 7:30 p.m. Arrival, PG-13 Thursday, November 17 4:30 p.m. Doctor Strange, PG-13 6 p.m. Almost Christmas, PG-13 7:30 p.m. The Magnificent Seven, PG-13

Almost Christmas Premiere PG-13, Comedy, 112 min. Cast: Kimberly Elise, Omar Epps, Danny Glover, Romany Malco, Mo’Nique. A beloved patriarch asks his family for one gift this holiday season: to get along. If they can honor that wish and spend five days under the same roof without killing one another, it will be a Christmas miracle.

Arrival Premiere PG-13, Drama-Mystery-Sci-Fi, 111 min.

Cast: Amy Adams, Jeremy Renner, Forest Whitaker, Michael Stuhlbarg. When mysterious spacecrafts touch down across the globe, an elite team lead by expert linguist Louise Banks – is brought together to investigate. As mankind teeters on the verge of global war, Banks and the team race against time for answers – and to find them, she will take a chance that could threaten her life, and quite possibly humanity.

The Birth of a Nation R, Drama, 120 min. Cast: Nate Parker, Armie Hammer, Mark Boone Jr., Colman Domingo, Aunjanue Ellis. Set against the antebellum South, this film follows Nat Turner, a literate slave and preacher, whose financially strained owner, Samuel Turner, accepts an offer to use Nat’s preaching to subdue unruly slaves. As he witnesses countless atrocities – against himself and his fellow slaves – Nat orchestrates an uprising in the hopes of leading his people to freedom.

Deepwater Horizon PG-13, Action-Drama-Thriller, 107 min. Cast: Mark Wahlberg, Kate Hudson, Kurt Russell, John Malkovich, Gina Rodriguez. On April 20, 2010, one of the world’s largest man-made disasters occurred on the Deepwater Horizon in the Gulf of Mexico. This story honors the brave men and women whose heroism would save many on board, and change everyone’s lives forever.

Doctor Strange PG-13, Sci-Fi-Action-Adventure, 130 min. Cast: Benedict Cumberbatch, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Rachel McAdams, Benedict Wong, Mads Mikkelsen. After his career is destroyed, a brilliant but arrogant surgeon gets a new lease on life when a sorcerer takes him under his wing and trains him to defend the world against evil.

The Girl on the Train R, Suspense-Thriller, 112 min. Cast: Emily Blunt, Rebecca Ferguson, Haley Bennett, Justin Theroux, Luke Evans.

Rachel, devastated by her recent di-

vorce, spends her daily commute fantasizing about the seemingly perfect couple who live in a house that her train passes every day, until one morning she sees something shocking happen there and becomes entangled in the mystery that unfolds. Based on Paula Hawkins’ bestselling novel.

Inferno PG-13, Action -Adventure, 120 min.

Cast: Tom Hanks, Felicity Jones, Irrfan Khan, Omar Sy, Sidse Babett Knudsen.

In the heart of Italy, Harvard professor of symbology Robert Langdon is drawn into a harrowing world centered on one of history’s most enduring and mysterious literary masterpieces: Dante’s Inferno. When he wakes up in an Italian hospital with amnesia, he teams up with Sienna Brooks, a doctor he hopes will help him recover his memories.

Against this backdrop, Langdon battles a chilling adversary and grapples with an ingenious riddle that pulls him into a landscape of classic art, secret passageways and futuristic science.

Jack Reacher: Never Go Back PG-13, Drama-Action-Adventure, 118 min. Cast: Tom Cruise, Cobie Smulders, Aldis Hodge, Danika Yarosh, Patrick Heusinger. Jack Reacher must uncover the truth behind a major government conspiracy to clear his name.

On the run as a fugitive from the law, Reacher uncovers a potential secret from his past that could change his life forever Kevin Hart: What Now Premiere R, Comedy, 96 min. Cast: Kevin Hart, Dennis Keiffer, Richardson Jones, Ben Seaward, Jeff Baumann. Hart takes center stage in this groundbreaking, record-setting, sold-out performance of "What Now?" filmed outdoors in front of 50,000 people at Philadelphia’s Lincoln Financial Field – marking the first time a comedian has ever performed to an at-capacity football stadium.

The Magnificent Seven Last Showing PG-13, Action-Adventure, 133 min.

Cast: Denzel Washington, Chris Pratt, Ethan Hawke, Vincent D’Onofrio, Byung-Hun Lee. With the town of Rose Creek under the deadly control of industrialist Bartholomew Bogue, the desperate townspeople employ protection from seven outlaws, bounty hunters, gamblers and hired guns – Sam Chisolm, Josh Farraday, Goodnight Robicheaux, Jack Horne, Billy Rocks, Vasquez, and Red Harvest. As they prepare the town for the violent showdown that they know is coming, these seven mercenaries find themselves fighting for more than money.

Masterminds PG-13, Comedy, 96 min. Cast: Zach Galifianakis, Owen Wilson, Kristen Wiig, Jason Sudeikis, Ken Marino. The film tells the hilarious true story of David Ghantt, a half-brained driver at an armored car company who is led astray by his flirtatious work crush Kelly. Kelly and her buddy Steve convince David to do an inside job, and to everyone’s surprise he manages to pull off one of the biggest bank heists in U.S. history. With Steve conspicuously flashing the cash and the FBI closing in on them the plan starts to go south, then further south. Meanwhile Ghantt is hiding out in Mexico awaiting the money and Kelly, but an unexpected guest arrives in her place. With everyone out for themselves, things quickly start to fall, stumble and slip apart.

Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children PG-13, SciFi-Fantasy, 126 min. Cast: Eva Green, Asa Butterfield, Chris O’Dowd, Ella Purnell, Allison Janney.

When Jake discovers clues to a mystery that spans alternate realities and times, he uncovers a secret refuge known as Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children. As he learns about the residents and their unusual abilities, Jake realizes that safety is an illusion; danger lurks in the form of powerful, hidden enemies. Jake must figure out who is real, who can be trusted, and who he really is.

Storks Last Showing PG, Animation, 89 min. Cast: Andy Samberg, Kelsey Grammer, Katie Crown, Keegan-Michael Key, Jordan Peele. Storks deliver babies ... or at least they used to. Now they deliver packages for global internet giant Cornerstore.com. Junior, the company’s top delivery stork, is about to be promoted when he accidentally activates the Baby Making Machine, producing an adorable and wholly unauthorized baby girl. Desperate to deliver this bundle of trouble before the boss gets wise, Junior and his friend Tulip, the only human on Stork Mountain, race to make their first-ever baby drop – in a wild and revealing journey that could make more than one family whole and restore the storks’ true mission in the world.

Trolls PG, Animation, 92 min. Cast: Justin Timberlake, Anna Kendrick, Gwen Stefani, James Corden, Russell Brand.

Poppy, the optimistic leader of the Trolls, and her polar opposite, Branch must embark on an adventure that takes them far beyond the only world they’ve ever known.

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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New Navy College Website a Hit with Sailors

By Ed Barker Naval Education and Training Professional Development Center Public Affairs

The redesign of the Navy College website has proven an immediate hit with Sailors, and feedback about virtual capabilities, response times, and improved access has been overwhelmingly positive.

According to Ernest D’Antonio, Navy Voluntary Education (VOLED) director, the new virtual features are helping his team to meet their key goal of improving customer service.

“The chat feature is extremely popular, primarily due to a current average pick-up time of only one

minute,” D’Antonio said.

“For simple or quick questions, no one wants a long wait, and adding chat to the website and Virtual Education Center’s toolkit was a great solution.”

Petty Officer 1st Class Karen Collings, career counselor for the Naval Operation Support Center in Denver, said since the “Mile High” Reserve Navy is distant from the fleet’s resources, the new website is very helpful.

“It’s great to see a VOLED product that gives equal access for the Reserves,” Collings said. “As a command career counselor, I absolutely love the website and its 24/7 availability. The hardest part

for a Sailor is always ‘Where do I start?’ and the new website is excellent for that.”

For Sue Sutter, VEC supervisor, the new technologies have made participating in VOLED significantly more efficient for their customers.

“One example of the technologies working together is that when a Sailor takes the WebTA training while in the MyEducation/WebTA portal, it automatically populates into the Sailor’s record in the Navy College Management Information System,” Sutter said.

“There’s no waiting for someone to manually enter it into their record –

it’s now instantly recorded and that shortens the initial TA qualification and application process significantly.”

According to Sutter, all requests for assistance or action through the Navy College Program website are assigned an “E-ticket” and can be tracked for follow-up and research. Instead of sending an email, service members submit a Help Request E-Ticket through the Assistance Center on the website. The member can also upload documents for VOLED personnel to review through the Help Request feature.

The VOLED Process section of the website provides step-by-step instructions on what is required as well as tools to assist with education options. There is also a VOLED Wizard on the website which can guide members through the process according to their responses to specific questions.

“Another website addition that is saving Sailors a lot of time is the counseling self-service scheduling tool,” D’Antonio said. “The tool allows a Sailor to signup for a counseling appointment conducted virtually by a VEC counselor, or a Sailor may selfschedule a counseling appointment through one of the four CONUS Navy College Offices. Sailors can also access the website’s call-back feature to request a counselor call them

back on the phone at the Sailor’s convenience. With that many options, there’s very little wasted time.”

“We are constantly refining our system and it’s working better every day,” D’Antonio added. “Last week there was a Navy-Marine Corps Internet outage at our Dam Neck, Virginia. VEC location, but we were able to continue to help Sailors through the call center and by VOLED personnel in the field, with our new chat and Eticket service. To help improve service even more, we are also in the process of increasing our VEC staff.

The URL for the new Navy College Program website is http://www. navycollege.navy.mil/.

The Navy’s Virtual Education Center hours are from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. EST Monday-Friday and may be reached by calling (877) 838-1659 or DSN 4924684, or contacted via http://www.livehelpnow.net /lhn/TicketsVisitor.aspx?lh nid=30432/.

Sailors can also get the latest information by following Navy Voluntary Education on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/N avyVoluntaryEducation/.

We value your feedback on the new look, feel and performance of the NCP website and VEC customer service! Please submit your feedback at https://www.research.net/r/ VEC_CUST_SVC_SURVEY_V1/.

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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. 081-5685409. 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 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 NOVEMBER 17 Custodial Worker, Uc-3566-07, ANN#62588-531709-RR, Full Time Permanent Recreation Aid (Fitness), Ua0189-07, ANN# 62588-531710-RR,

Full Time Permanet Equal Opportunity Assistant (O/A), Ua-0361-05, ANN#3049B533561-XD, Full Time Temporary Specialista piani di sviluppo e controllo, Q-0343-Q2, ANN#33191532553-MM, Full Time Permanent Specialista Architetto, Ua-0808-01 KPP Q-0808-Q2, ANN#44308529845-MM, Full Time Permanent CLOSING NOVEMBER 24 Boiler Plant Operator Leader, Uc-5402-05, ANN#44308-535231MM, Full Time Permanent Quality Assurance Evaluator, Ua-1101-03, ANN#62588-539836RR, Full Time Permanent 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.ht m. 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 November 18.

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 081568-4164/2505/5612/8202. The applications may be emailed to NAFPersonnel@eu.navy.mil

NSA NAPLES US NAF POSITIONS Education Aid/Technician, CY1702-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, CY1702-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, NF-018901/02, 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, NA-740802, 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, NA7408-04, 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: Opening Until Filled.

Recreation Aid, NF-0189-01, ANN#17-020 flexible, Outdoor Recreation Program, Support site/Carney Park. Job summary: Provides and maintain recreation and athletic equipment issue. Closing date: Opening until filled.

Recreation Aid, NF-0189-01, ANN#17-021, flexible, MWR Theater, Support Site, Naples, Italy. Job summary: Performs duties independently in the ticket office and/or the snack bar in accordance with prescribed practices and general directions at the theater. Closing date: Open until filled.

Bartender, NA-7405-05, ANN#17022, flexible, Bowling Center, Support Site. Job summary: Prepares and serves all types of alcoholic and nonalcoholic beverage from a full service bar. 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), NF0189-01, ANN#17-030 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#17-078 flexible, Fitness Division Job summary: providing customer service and insuring patrons are offered a clean facility and pleasant conditions for their fitness/athletic workout or programs.

Responsible for customer satisfaction, quality of patron experience and the efficiency, cleanliness, and appeal of the facility. Closing date: November 11.

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#160004OI Sales Clerk (Shoes)/SL/NF-1/Regular PT – Open until filled – Pay: $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 ex-

ceeds customer expectations.

Ann#160004PZ Sales Clerk (Ladies)/SL/NF-1/Regular FT – Open until filled – Pay: $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#160004RS Sales Clerk (Watches/Sunglasses)/SL/NF-1/Regular PT – Open Until Filled – Pay: $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#160002KK 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#160004J0 Sales Clerk (Wine Shop)/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.

Ann#160001J8 LP/Safety Investigator (Detective)/52/NF2/REGULAR – Open until filled – Pay rate: $9-11 per hour. Job summary: Responsible for the protection of Navy Exchange assets through investigative strategies, utilizing various surveillance techniques, and the auditing of controls designed to prevent and minimize loss potential.

Ann#1600033U Cart Collector Attendant/SL/NA-01/RFT – Open until filled – Pay rate $8.37 per hour.

Job summary: Responsible for the retrieval of shopping carts dispersed throughout the NEX parking lot and nearby parking vicinities. Ensures availability of shopping carts to patrons by ensuring only properly

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Ann#160003NH Customer Service Clerk/CS/NF2/RFT – 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#16004DE Supervisory Sales Clerk (Children and Shoes)/SL/NF2/Regular Full Time – Pay rate $10$14 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.

GRICIGNANO MINIMART Ann#1600016K 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.

CAPODICHINO NEXMART Ann#1600033V 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 merchandise is properly stocked and available. Candidates must be at least 18 years old to apply.

LATINA NEXMART Ann#160003JS 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 merchandise is properly stocked and available. Candidates must be at least 18 years old to apply.

GAETA MINIMART Ann#1600041G 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 merchandise is properly stocked and available. Candidates must be at least 18 years old to apply.

EUROPE DISTRICT FACILITIES Ann#160004SH Tools and Parts Attendant/58/NA-05/Regular FT – Open until filled – Pay: $13.18 per hour. Job Summary: Is responsible for a stock room. Orders, receives, stores, issues and accounts for tools, parts and equipment, maintains inventory records, etc. Employment of local U.S. citizens is subject to a determination of eligibility for employment. those U.S. citizens who are considered “ordinarily resident” in Italy or dual nationals (U.S. and Italian) are ineligible for employment.

OTHER OPPORTUNITIES U.S. 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 basic year, plus two option years, for the dental department at the U.S. Naval Hospital Naples at Support Site. This position will remain open from November 18 through December 2. For details call Paola Gargiulo at DSN 629-6117 or Comm. 081-811-6117 or e-mail paola.gargiulo2.ln@mail.mil Naples Middle High School Seeking Multiple Positions Naples Middle High School is seeking applicants for teaching positions, paraprofessionals, and substitute teachers. For details call Pasquale Stile, NMHS general assistant, at DSN 629-7507 or Comm. 081 811 7507 or email pasquale.stile@ eu.dodea.edu

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MORE BASE NOTES Nov. 12: Spa Day Event for 9-12th Grade Girls A Spa Day sponsored by the Naples Girls Scouts is scheduled for 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. November 12 at the Support Site Community Center. A small fee includes services such as learning about what makeup works for you, getting your hair styled (not cut or color), plus making a bath bomb and a face mask to take home. For details email naplesgirlscouts@usagso-na.org Nov. 14: USNH Naples Dental Clinic Hosts Retiree Appreciation Event In honor of Veterans Day and the local retiree community, the U.S. Naval Hospital (USNH) Dental Clinic will host a retiree appreciation event November 14. Retired service members can call the dental front desk at DSN 629-6007 to schedule dental exams and cleanings on these days. As availability for retiree dental care is ordinarily very limited, this is an excellent opportunity and a way for the hospital to say “thank you” for the service and sacrifices of our retired service members. Happy Veterans Day from USNH Naples.

FFSC (services available); and Home Study Experts.

For details call DSN 629-6372 Nov. 17: SafeTALK Training CREDO is providing a half-day suicide alertness training workshop November 17 at Bella Napoli Training Room at Capodichino from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. SafeTALK helps participants recognize a person with thoughts of suicide and connect them with resources who can help them in choosing to live. Registration runs now through November 12.

To register call DSN 626-5255 or email credo@ eu.navy.mil or visit our Facebook page credo.eu or visit https://docs.google.com/forms/ d/e/1FAIpQLSfjmrWrdkwyI_pzBbYF4lVqd_G-ku4j4y9d e30ZgkVOhMbS6A/viewform?usp=send_form

Nov. 18: International Spouses Club Christmas Bazaar International Spouses Club Christmas Bazaar will be held at at JFC NATO Base (Leonardo Park) Lago Patria November 18 for military ID card holders from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and November 19 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. for all military ID holders and their guests. Cost is free for all. More than 50 vendors Nov. 14-20: UMUC Europe Celebrating from all over Europe and more than 10 food InternaAmerican Education Week with Testing tional food vendors will be selling your holiday Gift Marathons, $50 Application Fee Waiver needs. The Navy Band will perform from 4 to 6 p.m.

UMUC Europe is excited to announce that during American Education Week, November 14-20, Testing November 18. Entertainment throughout the bazaar saturday. To volunteer email ISCChristmasMarathons will be held at UMUC Naples at Bazaar@gmail.com or visit Facebook at @iscchristCapodichino. These events are an opportunity for active duty service members and DOD civilians and masbazaar2016 family members to get on the path to a college deNov. 18: Navy Entertainment presents Military gree while also saving on tuition costs. UMUC Europe is also offering a $50 application fee waiver for Family Month “M&M” Free Show all new students who apply to the university during Children and adults are invited to a free show with American Education Week. For details call a UMUC fun, balloons, painting and more on November 18 at the Naples Elementary School Multi-Purpose Room program coordinator at DSN 626-6675 or Comm. at 6:30 p.m. For details call DSN 629-7911 or Comm.

081-568-6675 or email naples-europe@umuc.edu 081-811-7911.

Nov. 16: Harlem Globetrotters Nov. 19: Rafting Day Trip with Outdoor See the Harlem Globetrotters in action at the Recreation Naples American High School Gymnasium on NoIf you enjoy the thrilling sound of rushing water and vember 16. Doors open at 6 p.m. and the show begins at 7 p.m. This free show is open to all ages and love to be immersed in the beauty of the outdoors while experiencing a challenging recreational activity, brought to Naples by Navy Entertainment and then rafting is for you. Join Outdoor Recreation as we Armed Forces Entertainment. For details call DSN take you on the rivers Tangaro and Calore (south of 629-7911 or Comm. 081-811-7911.

Salerno) which have sections rafted I+/II+ Whitewater. Cost is $49 per person, ages 12 and above (17 Nov. 17: Single Sailor Thanksgiving Meal years and under must be accompanied by an adult Naval Support Activity Naples Chapel is hosting a who will remain on site during the activity). Should be free Single Sailor Thanksgiving Meal November 17 reasonably fit and must know how to swim. Register from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Naval Hospital Galley (Supfive days before trip date. For details or to register call port Site). For details call the Chaplain’s office at DSN 629-4947 or Comm. 081-811-4947.

DSN 626-3539 or 629-4600.

Nov. 17: FFSC presents the 3rd Annual Adoption Information Fair The Fleet and Family Support Center (FFSC) is hosting the the 3rd annual Adoption Information Fair November 17 from 1 to 3 p.m at Support Site Community Center. Vendors include U.S. Embassy (visas and immigration issues); Navy Legal (assistance available through Navy Legal Services); PSD (dependent and financial issues); Adoptive / Adopting Parents (mentorship, support and sharing);

Nov. 19: Volunteer Opportunity at Caserta Royal Palace A Community Relations (COMREL) event is scheduled for November19 at the Royal Palace of Caserta, the world’s largest palace and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Volunteers will be getting the grime and dirt off columns in the main entranceway of the palace, along the ground floor and picking up trash around the area. For details call Lt. Ryan Tillman at DSN 626-1246 or email- ryan.tillman@eu.navy.mil

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The Origins of Veterans Day From Department of Veterans Affairs

In 1921, an unknown World War I American soldier was buried in Arlington National Cemetery.

This site, on a hillside overlooking the Potomac River and the city of Washington, D.C., became the focal point of reverence for America’s veterans.

Similar ceremonies occurred earlier in England and France, where an unknown soldier was buried in each nation’s highest place of honor (in England, Westminster Abbey; in France, the Arc de Triomphe). These memorial gestures all took place on November 11, giving universal recognition to the celebrated ending of World War I fighting at 11 a.m., November 11, 1918 (the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month). The day became known as “Armistice Day.” Armistice Day officially received its name in America in 1926 through a Congressional resolution. It became a national holiday 12 years later by similar Congressional action. If the idealistic hope had been realized that World War I was “the War to end all wars,” November 11 might still be called Armistice Day. But only a few years after the holiday was proclaimed, war broke out in Europe. Sixteen and one-half million Americans took part. Four hundred seven thousand American service members died; and of these, more than 292,000 in battle.

In 1954, Congress passed a bill that President Eisenhower signed, which proclaimed November 11 as Veterans Day. “Let us solemnly remember the sacrifices of all

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those who fought so valiantly, on the seas, in the air, and on foreign shores, to preserve our heritage of freedom, and let us reconsecrate ourselves to the task of promoting and enduring peace so that their efforts shall not have been in vain,” Eisenhower said.

Although most federal holidays are celebrated on Mondays, to ensure that federal employees can enjoy three day weekends with their friends and families, Veterans Day continues to be observed on November 11, regardless of what day of the week on which it falls. This observance of Veterans Day on November 11 not only preserves the historical significance of the date, but helps focus attention on the important purpose of Veterans Day: A celebration to honor America’s veterans for their patriotism, love of country, and willingness to serve and sacrifice for the common good.

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