Throughout the budget con- cerns, Navy leaders have been quick to stress to Sailors that leaders realize the importance of the TA program and the need for continuing education for Sailors. "Educating Sailors is one of the most important things we do in the Navy," said Chief of Naval Personnel Vice Adm. Scott Van Buskirk. "It is as much a part of readiness as warfighting and training for the fight. But we have to be smarter in the way we resource education, and that means finding a point of balance where we can sustain our pro- grams both now and in the future." During recent testimony to the House Armed Services Committee, Van Buskirk indi- cated the Navy has about 45,000 Sailors who participate in the Navy TA program each year, including about 27,000 participating now. During the recent all-hands call with the chief of naval per- sonnel and the master chief petty officer of the Navy, Sailors had one predominant question – What does the future hold for the Navy’s tuition assistance program? While the outcome of various budget initiatives and decisions are still uncertain, one thing that isn't is the Navy remains commit- ted to trying to preserve a tuition assistance (TA) program that assists Sailors in achieving their educational goals. Last week, Sailors were the only service members with the option of using TA after all other services suspended their tuition assistance programs in light of the continuing resolution fund- ing the Department of Defense (DoD) at 2012 levels and large automatic defense cuts known as sequestration, which went into effect March 1. Serving the Na to, Naples and Gaeta military community in italy 58th year, No. 12 Friday , March 29, 2013 The Multicultural Heritage Committee from U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa (CNE-CNA) hosted a Women's History Month symposium in the Capodichino the- ater of Naval Support Activity Naples, March 26. The theme for this year’s Women’s History Month is “Women Inspiring Innovation Through Imagination,” a theme that asks women in the service to think outside of the box. CNE-CNA Fleet Master Chief JoAnn Ortloff, the event’s keynote speaker, focused on the importance of women in the areas of science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM). “Women fill many vital positions within the military,” said Ortloff. “Of those roles, STEM specialties have become even more important, especially with the way the world continues to evolve.” Distinguished guests, including military and civilians, took part in a discussion con- cerning women’s contributions to the areas of STEM, and various experiences and challenges women face in today’s military. “Sometimes you have to step outside of your comfort zone,” said Yeoman 2nd Class Sheena Todd, CNE-CNA’s Blue Jacket of the Year. “You have to try and overcome the barriers that are presented to you, and sometimes that takes imagination.” Logistics Specialist 1st Class Ron Nacianceno, president of the multicultural heritage committee, arranged the sympo- sium to highlight the contributions of women to the Navy. see SAILORS Page 7 FRIDAY FRIDAY High 63 / Low 55 Chance of Rain SATURDAY SATURDAY High 57 / Low 54 Chance of Rain SUNDAY SUNDAY High 59/ Low 52 Chance of Rain By MC1 Collin Turner, U.S. Naval Forces Europe- Africa/ U.S. 6th Fleet Public Affairs CNE-CNA Fleet Master Chief JoAnn Ortloff addresses the Women's History Month Symposium at the Capodichino base theater of Naval Support Activity Naples. The theme of this year's symposium, hosted by the CNE-CNA Multicultural Heritage Committee, is "Women Inspiring Innovation through Imagination: Celebrating Women in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics." (Photo by MC1 Collin Turner) Sailors’ #1 Concern Naples Hosts Women’s History Month Symposium W hat hat ’ s I nsIde nsIde Naples High School Hosts Senior Seminar Week Page 5 Top 5 Mistakes Sailors Are Making Wearing the NWU Page 6 Lady Wildcats Soccer Team Starts The Season Strong Page 10 By MC2 Alexandra Snyder, Defense Media Activity Graphic Illustration by Willie Kendrick, Defense Media Activity. TIME CHANGE TIME CHANGE SUNDAY SUNDAY Remember to “spring ahead” this weekend. The time changes officially at 2 a.m. on Sunday, March 31. see SYMPOSIUM Page 6
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Throughout the budget con-cerns, Navy leaders have beenquick to stress to Sailors thatleaders realize the importance ofthe TA program and the need forcontinuing education for Sailors."Educating Sailors is one of the
most important things we do in theNavy," said Chief of Naval
Personnel Vice Adm. Scott VanBuskirk. "It is as much a part ofreadiness as warfighting andtraining for the fight. But we haveto be smarter in the way weresource education, and thatmeans finding a point of balancewhere we can sustain our pro-grams both now and in the future."
During recent testimony to theHouse Armed ServicesCommittee, Van Buskirk indi-cated the Navy has about45,000 Sailors who participatein the Navy TA program eachyear, including about 27,000participating now.
During the recent all-handscall with the chief of naval per-sonnel and the master chiefpetty officer of the Navy, Sailorshad one predominant question –What does the future hold forthe Navy’s tuition assistanceprogram?While the outcome of various
budget initiatives and decisionsare still uncertain, one thing thatisn't is the Navy remains commit-ted to trying to preserve a tuitionassistance (TA) program thatassists Sailors in achieving theireducational goals.Last week, Sailors were the
only service members with theoption of using TA after all otherservices suspended their tuitionassistance programs in light ofthe continuing resolution fund-ing the Department of Defense(DoD) at 2012 levels and largeautomatic defense cuts known assequestration, which went intoeffect March 1.
Serving the Nato, Naples and Gaeta military community in italy58th year, No. 12 Friday, March 29, 2013
The Multicultural Heritage Committeefrom U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa(CNE-CNA) hosted a Women's HistoryMonth symposium in the Capodichino the-ater of Naval Support Activity Naples,March 26.The theme for this year’s Women’s
History Month is “Women InspiringInnovation Through Imagination,” a themethat asks women in the service to thinkoutside of the box.
CNE-CNA Fleet Master Chief JoAnnOrtloff, the event’s keynote speaker,focused on the importance of women in theareas of science, technology, engineeringand mathematics (STEM).“Women fill many vital positions within
the military,” said Ortloff. “Of those roles,STEM specialties have become even moreimportant, especially with the way theworld continues to evolve.”Distinguished guests, including military
and civilians, took part in a discussion con-cerning women’s contributions to the areasof STEM, and various experiences and
challenges women face in today’s military.“Sometimes you have to step outside of
your comfort zone,” said Yeoman 2nd ClassSheena Todd, CNE-CNA’s Blue Jacket ofthe Year. “You have to try and overcome thebarriers that are presented to you, andsometimes that takes imagination.”Logistics Specialist 1st Class Ron
Nacianceno, president of the multiculturalheritage committee, arranged the sympo-sium to highlight the contributions ofwomen to the Navy.
see SAILORS Page 7
FRIDAYFRIDAYHigh 63 / Low 55Chance of Rain
SATURDAYSATURDAYHigh 57 / Low 54Chance of Rain
SUNDAYSUNDAYHigh 59/ Low 52Chance of Rain
By MC1 Collin Turner, U.S. Naval Forces Europe-
Africa/ U.S. 6th Fleet Public Affairs
CNE-CNA Fleet Master Chief JoAnn Ortloff addresses the Women's History Month Symposium at the Capodichino base theater of Naval Support
Activity Naples. The theme of this year's symposium, hosted by the CNE-CNA Multicultural Heritage Committee, is "Women Inspiring Innovation
through Imagination: Celebrating Women in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics." (Photo by MC1 Collin Turner)
Sailors’ #1Concern
Naples Hosts Women’s History Month Symposium
WWhathat’’ss IInsIdensIde
Naples High School HostsSenior Seminar Week
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Top 5 Mistakes Sailors AreMaking Wearing the NWU
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Lady Wildcats Soccer TeamStarts The Season Strong
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By MC2 Alexandra Snyder,
Defense Media Activity
Graphic Illustration by Willie Kendrick, Defense Media Activity.
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Off-Base Residents Advised to Properly SecureHomesThe local Naval Criminal Investigative Service
(NCIS) office traditionally sees an increase in the num-ber of burglaries reported by off-base residents thistime of year, as the weather warms and people travel.Most burglaries occur when home alarms are not acti-vated and/or units are not properly secured. All off-base residents are reminded to always lock your homesand fully activate alarms. If your alarm system doesnot work, contact Housing immediately to work withthe landlord. If planning a vacation, arrange for atrusted friend to periodically check on the residenceduring your absence. For more information, contactNCIS’s General Crimes office at DSN: 626-3001 or 081-568-3001. An on-duty NCIS representative is reachableafter-hours at 335-122-6723.
Reminder: No Financial Transactions at Capo PostOffice in AprilCapo Post Office will suspend all financial transac-
tions, April 1-26, due to closure of the customer servicearea during renovation. Customers will not be able topurchase stamps, postage, or money orders. However,post office staff will continue to conduct mail call andaccept official mail. Mail with pre-paid postage (i.e.,Click 'N Ship) will also be accepted. To ease the impactof the Capo office’s limited service, Support Site PostOffice will extend its April hours on weekdays from 10a.m. to 6 p.m., and on Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.For more information, contact Capo Post Office atDSN: 626-5371 or 081-568-5371.
Reminder: Bone Marrow RegistrationOpportunity Remains OpenCommunity members who were unable to participate
in February’s bone marrow registration drive may stilldo so. All U.S. service members, civilian personnel andimmediate family members (ages 18-60 and in goodgeneral health) can participate by contacting theNaples Middle/High School nurse. The registrationprocess includes the completion of a registration formand collection of four oral swab samples. Swab sampleswill be tested to obtain human leukocyte antigen(HLA) tissue type information for inclusion in theNational Marrow Donor registry. Contact NurseCristina Hall at DSN: 629-4010 [email protected].
Reminder: Annual Utility/Recurring MaintenanceSurvey is Open The annual Overseas Housing Allowance (OHA)
Utility and Recurring Maintenance Survey for Italy isopen during the month of March. Service membersresiding in private housing off base are eligible to takethe online survey and will be asked to report averagemonthly costs for utilities and routine maintenance
expenses incurred over the last 12 months. Find thesurvey at https://www.defensetravel.dod.mil/site/marutil.cfm. Data provided will directly impact theUtility/Recurring Maintenance allowance paid to serv-ice members who regularly receive OHA in Italy.
March 29: CFC-O Coin Design Contest DeadlineThe submission deadline for the 2013 Combined
Federal Campaign-Overseas (CFC-O) annual coindesign contest is Friday, March 29. The contest is opento all Department of Defense employees and their fam-ily members. Judges will select a unique design for the2013 CFC-O contributor coin that represents thetheme "Serve to Honor Your Country / Give BecauseYou Care." Interested designers can obtain detailedinstructions and submission guidelines at cfcover-seas.org. Email a round 1 3/4" diameter design in .jpgor .pdf format to [email protected].
March 29: Good Friday ServicesAll community members are invited to Good Friday
Services scheduled on March 29. A Catholic service isscheduled for 3 p.m. in the Support Site chapel, and aProtestant service will later be held in the Support Sitechapel at 7:30 p.m.
March 30: ‘Easter Eggstravaganza’ at Carney Park“Easter Eggstravaganza” is slated for Saturday,
March 30 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. This event, whichincludes a series of family-fun activities, will be held atCarney Park for all community members with parkaccess. Guests (four per family max) will be allowedaccess only if sponsored by U.S. ID card holders and fora fee of €5 or $5 per guest. Transportation is availablethrough ITT by calling DSN: 629-7906 or 081-811-7906. For more information or to volunteer and helpfacilitate the event, contact the Youth Center at DSN:629-4722 or 081-811-4722.
April 3: Self Defense Demonstration at CapoA registered instructor from the British Combat
Association is scheduled to conduct a self-defensedemonstration, Wednesday, April 3, as part of a seriesof events coordinated by the Fleet and Family SupportCenter (FFSC) for Sexual Assault Awareness Month.The demonstration will be held at noon at CapoFitZone. Additional demonstrations will be held noonon Wednesday, April 17 at Capo FitZone and noon onSaturday, April 27 at Support Site’s Central Park. Formore information, contact FFSC’s Mark Malogrino atDSN: 629-6545 or 081-811-6545.
April 4: Imagination Movers Performing atNaples ElementaryImagination Movers – a rock band with an eclectic
pop sensibility and lyrical tunesabout healthy snacks and conquer-ing childhood fears – will performon Thursday, April 4 in NaplesElementary School's multipurposeroom at 4:30 p.m. The free show isopen to both children and adults.Seating will be limited, so all areadvised to arrive when doors openat 4 p.m. Contact MWR at DSN:626-4894 or 081-568-4894 for moreinformation.
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From Panorama staff reports
Let me begin by providing anupdate on the fiscal situation I lastwrote about three weeks ago. Forthose who are unaware, the se -quester and Continuing Resolutionare in effect, forcing the Navy totighten its belt. I previously men-tioned that 30-day furlough noticeswould likely be issued between mid-and late-April. However, the deci-sion to disseminate these writtennotices has not yet been made. In abit of good news, we recently learnedthat most of our childcare providers will be exempt from the pro-posed furlough. This is welcome news because it means that a criti-cal service to our families will not be significantly interrupted.Additionally, the Department of the Navy has decided to grant someexceptions to the current hiring freeze in order to meet minimumrequired staffing levels and avoid excessive overtime. Vacanciesunder the following categories can now be filled: firefighters (GS-081); police (GS-083); security guards (GS-085); clinical social work-ers (GS-0185); childcare workers (GS-1702); dispatchers (GS-2151);and air traffic controllers (GS-2152). I’ll keep you informed as best Ican when we learn more. In the meantime, I encourage everyone tokeep a positive perspective. We will get through this rough patch aswe have in the past – through great teamwork, a positive attitudeand unwavering dedication to our mission. With spring upon us, the busy PCS season is just around the corner.
The majority of community members departing this year will begintheir transition this summer. So move preparations are kicking intohigh gear for many. When considering all the things you must do toPCS, it can be a little overwhelming. But there are some greatresources available to help you. If you haven’t done so already, attendthe Smooth Move class offered by the Fleet and Family SupportCenter (FFSC). Speakers from Personal Property, Housing, CMVROand other departments provide a wealth of information and show upready to answer your questions. A good way to stay organized is totake the materials provided in Smooth Move and create a dedicatedPCS binder. It makes life easier when you keep all the paperwork andinformation related to your move in one place. The next Smooth Moveclass is scheduled from 8 a.m. to noon on Thursday, April 11 at theSupport Site community center. Give FFSC a call at 081-811-6372 tosign up. Another tip is to create a travel records kit that includes yourtravel documents, medical records, birth certificates, social securitycards, marriage certificate, insurance papers, and school records.Protect yourself from identity theft by carrying these important doc-uments with you rather than mailing them.If you aren’t scheduled to PCS this year, you might be sponsoring
someone. If so, please take the time to establish good communica-tions with the incoming family as your role in sponsoring them iscritical to their smooth transition. We’ve all been new arrivals at onepoint, so everyone understands that having an effective sponsor iscritical especially overseas. Early and frequent communication is thekey. For instance, there are very few pet-friendly rooms available intemporary lodging, so find out if the arriving family will bring theirdog and try to reserve the family’s lodging as soon as possible. Also,be sure the person you are sponsoring fully understands what itemsare prohibited for shipping, like firearms. Ensure you clear yourschedule to properly welcome new members of our community toNaples. Don’t schedule extended leave or a TDY. Being a good spon-sor requires early planning and frequent engagement, so please startnow. Sign up for FFSC’s sponsorship training by calling the frontdesk.Before I close, let’s talk about the weekend! Baseball fans will be
gathering at Carney Park today and tomorrow as our Naples HighSchool softball and baseball teams play their home openers. The var-sity baseball coach, Duke Marlow, says the team is poised to competefor the DII title this year. The girl’s soccer team is defending lastyear’s title. If you have chance, stop by the school stadium this after-noon and support our high school soccer players who are taking onteams from Aviano. I also hope to see everyone out for tomorrow’sannual “Easter Eggstravaganza.” It will be at Carney Park from 11a.m. to 2 p.m. and include food, music, egg hunts (for all ages) andtons of other things for the family to enjoy. As you wind down fromtomorrow’s busy day, don’t forget to advance your clocks by one hourbefore going to bed. As the graphic on the front page explains, we’llbegin observing daylight savings here locally on March 31. You’ll loseone hour of sleep, but at least you can make it up with a mid-day napon Easter Sunday.
Have a great weekend and lets all pray for some much deserved sunshine!
Captain’s Corner•• ••
By Capt. Scott Gray
NSA Commanding Officer
In the 'JFC Naples Team TrainsJordanian NCOs' article, thecorrect titles for Frausin andEvesque are Master WarrantOfficer Giorgio Frausin, RoyalCanadian air force andAdjudant Bernard Evesque,French army.
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April 5: Submarine Birthday Ball Best Ball GolfScramble Community members are invited to participate in the
Submarine Birthday Ball Best Ball Golf Scramble atCarney Park on Friday, April 5 at noon. Sign-ins will beheld from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Gift certificates willbe awarded for “Closest to the Pin,” “Longest Drive,”and “Longest Putt.” For more information, contact ET1Helms at DSN: 626-4152 or 081-568-4152.
April 6: Free Magic and Comedy Show at NEXFood CourtKernel Popcorn will perform a family-friendly magic
and comedy show in the Navy Exchange Food Court atSupport Site on Saturday, April 6 at 1 p.m. All commu-nity members are invited to this free show. For moreinformation, contact MWR at DSN: 626-4894 or 081-568-4894.
April 9: Free Comedy Show at Support SiteMovie TheaterTommy Davidson is scheduled to perform a family-
friendly comedy routine on Tuesday, April 9 at theSupport Site movie theater (Reel Times 2 Cinema). Theshow begins at 7 p.m. and all community members areinvited. For more information, contact MWR at DSN:626-4894 or 081-568-4894.
April 10: Spouses Day Out On Wednesday, April 10, the USO is offering spouses
a 10 percent discount card and roundtrip transporta-tion to “La Reggia” Designer Outlet in Marcianise, thelargest shopping outlet in Southern Italy. There is a €3
bus fee. Trip attendees should plan to depart SupportSite by 9:45 a.m. and return no later than 2 p.m. Forfull details and to sign up, contact the USO at DSN:629-4903 or 081-811-4903.
April 12: Girl Scouts Camporee RegistrationDeadline All girls (including non-Girl Scout members in grades
K-12) in the Naples community are invited to registerfor the Girl Scouts 2013 Camporee at Carney Park. Theregistration deadline is Friday, April 12; the campingtrip is scheduled for April 19-21. Activities will includelessons on camping skills, first aid and fire safety. Formore information, email the event coordinator [email protected].
April 18: Navy College Office to Administer ACTThe Navy College Office is scheduled to administer
the ACT on Thursday, April 18. The college office offersa version of the ACT that does not require an essay.The test will also be administered on Thursday, May23. The SAT will be administered on Thursday, June20. Test scores are typically returned to Naples six toeight weeks after the test date. For more information,call the college office at DSN: 626-6678/6681 or 081-568-6678/6681. You can also send an email [email protected].
April 18: Baby Basics ClassA monthly class on newborn care (bundling, diapering
and bathing), feeding, baby health, and safety is sched-uled to be held Thursday, April 18 from 9 a.m. to noon.The class is open to U.S. military and NATO ID card-holders and will be held in the Navy Marine CorpsRelief Society (NMCRS) office located in room G-16 ofthe Admin II building at Capo. To register for the classand for more information, call NMCRS at DSN: 626-3913 or 081-568-3913.
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FOR FLEET AND FAMILY SUPPORT CENTER (FFSC) EVENTS, SEE PAGE 5.
VOLUNTEERS NEEDEDTHE NAPLES OVERSEAS SUPPORT CLUB (NOSC) seeks members to serve
as volunteers in its Thrift Store. When the store is open, volunteers are neededto help with storing, merchandising, bagging, and running the cash register.When the store is closed, help is needed preparing the store for shopping. Storehours: Tuesday and Thursday from 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. and Wednesday from 4-7 p.m. All volunteers are required to attend a training session prior to assisting.Email [email protected] to sign up for training.
FLEET AND FAMILY SUPPORT CENTER is looking for volunteers to assist inthe event of an emergency. Volunteers could be called upon if families are relo-cated to Support Site due to a natural disaster or similar emergency that exceedswhat the FFSC staff can support. Volunteers may greet families, inquire aboutneeds, organize supplies, complete paperwork, etc. Being on the list does notobligate anyone to a future event. If you are interested in volunteering for this,please call 081-811-6372 or email [email protected].
CLUB BEYOND is searching for volunteers to serve as Adult Leaders. Leadersassist in planning, setup and conducting small group meetings with students ingrades 7 through 12. Leadership training lasts a month. If interested, pleasecontact Arturo Paulino at [email protected] for an appointment.
NAPLES HIGH SCHOOL MUSIC BOOSTERS seeks 2012-2013 board mem-bers. For more information, e-mail [email protected].
THE AMERICAN SOCCER CLUB (ASC) OF NAPOLI is looking for qualifiedcoaches. Those interested in coaching should e-mail doc@ ascnapoli.com.
NAVY-MARINE CORPS RELIEF SOCIETY OPERATION CLIP & SAVE(coupons): 081-568-3913.
NAVY LEAGUE OF THE U.S./NAPLES COUNCIL is seeking board members.Contact Betty Reese at 081-526-8051 or [email protected].
NAPLES AMERICAN RED CROSS (ARC) NEEDS VOLUNTEER IN -STRUCTORS. ARC needs volunteer instructors for various courses. Thoseinterested in becoming instructors can contact the ARC office at 081-568-4788.
ANIMALS WITHOUT LIMITS (AWL) is searching for volunteers who want tohelp at our Animal Hospice in Lago Patria. We also need volunteers for differ-ent projects on the Support Site base. For more information, please contact usat [email protected] or [email protected].
ATTENTION PHOTOGRAPHERS! Are you interested in taking photos ofNaples Elementary School students during the 2012-2013 school year? ContactDr. Johnson at 081-811-4159 or donita.Johnson@ eu.dodea.edu.
TUTORING OPPORTUNITYDo you want to work hands-on with college-orient-ed students? Do you want to make a difference in a student's life? NaplesMiddle/High School is looking for motivated community members with collegeexperience to become AVID (Advancement Via Individual Determination)tutors. Training will be provided. Please contact Vice Principal David Martin [email protected] or AVID Counselor Joseph Selina [email protected].
NAPLES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL PTA is searching for people who want tolead the PTA during the 2012-2013 school year. PTA board members are elect-ed every year and committee chairs are appointed every year. If you are inter-ested in a board or chair position, please e-mail Angel Neese [email protected].
ONGOING/ON THE HORIZONNATO LIONS RUGBY CLUB is looking for new players. All abilities wanted.
Practice is held every Wednesday at Carney Park at 5:45 p.m. Show up withshoes, shorts and a mouth guard. Training and development will be provided. Ifyou have any questions, email Mark Woodall or co-manager Andrew Bohnsackat [email protected] or [email protected].
NAPLES OVERSEAS SUPPORT CLUB (NOSC) is seeking individuals as boardmembers in 2013-2014 for a variety of events and positions. Join Us! If you wantto volunteer or need information on what is available, [email protected] or go to www.noscitaly.com
CLUB BEYOND is a youth group run by Naval Support Activity Naples ReligiousMinistries. Club Beyond is open to children in grades 7 through 12, and meetsWednesdays at 5:30 p.m. in the Chapel Fellowship Hall at the Support Site. Formore information, please contact Arturo at [email protected].
WOMEN, INFANTS, CHILDREN (WIC) OVERSEAS PROGRAM is offered atNSA Naples. Women who are pregnant, breastfeeding, postpartum or have aninfant or child under the age of five may qualify for the program. WIC Overseasis a nutrition education program that provides nutritious supplemental foods.Contact WIC Overseas at 081-811-4962.
THE NAPLES AREA SECOND CLASS PETTY OFFICERS ASSO CIATIONis a newly founded association that meets twice a month and discusses upcom-ing community outreach opportunities and charity events. For more informa-tion, contact IT2 Pablo Baez at DSN 626-6141 or MA2 Michael Bradley DSN626-5595.
NAPOLI NATION FAN CLUB is a group that helps community members attendSSC Napoli soccer games, promotes intercultural relations and provides SSCNapoli information to the community. Membership benefits include SSC Napoligear, discounted tickets and entry to Napoli Nation functions. FMI, visitwww.facebook.com/groups/USASSCNapoli.
BOY SCOUT TROOP 007 holds troop meetings every Monday from 6:30 to8 p.m. in the Support Site Community Center. E-mail the Scoutmaster [email protected] or visit the website at sites.google.com/site/boyscout-troop007naples.
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Italian News Briefs•• ••
Compiled by Teresa Merola
Vatican Garden Opens to TouristsTourists going to the Vatican
Museums can now also visit theSquare Garden “GiardinoQuadrato” which was createdunder the Pope Paul III Farnesewho commissioned Michelangeloto paint the “Last Judgment” in1534. The garden has four lawnsbordered by hedges and coversnearly a hectare of ground. Theclassical Italian garden has beenfurnished with benches fortourists to take a break fromtheir tour of the museums. Theywill also be able to admire thedome of St. Peter and the grovethat covers the Vatican hill.
International Caravan Against theMafia to Kick Off SaturdayItalian labor unions and a
group of Italian associations willtravel in an international cara-van against the mafia which willkick off in Tunisia at the WorldSocial Forum on Saturday,March 30. The purpose is to stopthe mafia’s reach in critical areaswhere criminal groups, tax eva-sion and corruption make to levya huge cost that falls on theentire community. The caravanwill express solidarity and high-light the positive experiences inthe fight against the mafia and
corruption. The caravan willcross the entire country fromsouth to north which indicatesthe extent of the mafia activity inItaly.
London Opens Exhibition ofPompeii and HerculaneumA major exhibition of Pompeii
and Herculaneum opened yester-day at the British Museum inLondon for the first time. Theexhibition called “Life and Deathin Pompeii and Herculaneum”displays more than 450 artifactscoming from theSuperintendence of Naplesincluding complete frescoes, stat-ues, mosaics and casts of vol-cano’s victims. They will be avail-able to visitors until the end ofSeptember 2013.
Naples Zoo Reopens UnderNaples’ AdministrationA court handed over to the
Naples’ administration thereopening of the Naples zoo. Alease providing for the emer-gency administration of the zooby a trustee group expired onJanuary 31 and no investorshave offered to take over thepark and the zoo. A local courtordered the administration ofNaples to take care of the ani-
mals by providing them food nec-essary for the tigers, birds, ele-phants and other animals kept atthe zoo. There are 70 employeesat the zoo who are still worriedfor their and the animals’ future.New investors are still besearched for.
Sightseeing Bus Line OpensThrough Heart of Historic NaplesFor the first time ever, a tourist
bus line will pass through theheart of the historical center ofNaples. City Sightseeing Naples’tour started this new lineThursday and it aims to enhancethe historical center by offeringvisitors a “walk” exclusive on-board bus through the narrowstreet of Naples. Tourists canraise their awareness of the art,culture, tradition and also anec-dotes and curiosities of one of themost beautiful and fascinatingcities in the world. The new sin-gle-story red buses were madespecifically to meet the needsand peculiarities of the Naples’city center and it will departfrom Piazza del Gesu’. Touristsarriving at the port of Naples canreach the historical centerthrough a shuttle bus that takesthem from the Port of Naples toPiazza del Gesù.
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U.S. 6th Fleet's Coalition of Sailors Against Destructive Decisions (CSADD) representatives and sup-porters gathered in Capo Square, Friday, with their motorcycles and safety gear to raise awarenessabout wearing proper protective equipment and being safe when riding. The group also encourageddrivers of vehicles to look out for motorcycle riders who are on the roads with them. CSADD is a pro-gram geared at E-5 and below Sailors to help reinforce the culture of shipmates-helping-shipmates,while preventing destructive behavior and building leadership skills. (Photo by MC1 Travis Simmons)
By MC2 Jason Howard,Navy Public Affairs Support Element – East Detachment Europe
Sailors and volunteers participated in the USO Spring BBQ atNaval Support Activity (NSA) Naples Capodichino, March 21. The event gave single and unaccompanied Sailors the opportuni-
ty to socialize and enjoy assorted barbecue entrees provided by theUSO volunteers.“A lot of the service members in the bachelor quarters do not get
a chance often to enjoy a home cooked meal,” said Sabrina Pulido,USO Naples and Rome Director. “We encourage USO members andvolunteers to help gather everyone together and enjoy a greatmeal.”The USO hosted the event at the barbecue pit just outside of the
bachelor enlisted quarters so service members could have a place togather and enjoy each others’ company.“It was a pretty awesome way to kick off springtime,” said
Information System Technician 3rd Class (IDW) Joshua Lindsey,assigned to Naval Computer and Telecommunications StationNaples. “The burgers and assorted pasta salads were so good. I hadto go back for thirds.”For a lot of service members, this is their first time away from
home, as well as their first duty station in the military.“I love it when the USO puts on events like this,” said
Aerographer’s Mate 2nd Class (IDW) Kathleen Mosher, assigned toU.S. 6th Fleet. “Sometimes I miss home, and it’s great to get togeth-er with my friends out here and eat some good food with good peo-ple.”For more information on USO events and volunteering visit
www.uso.it
USO Hosts BBQ for Single Sailors
Service members participate in the USO Spring BBQ at Capodichino. The USO hosts events like the springbarbecue to provide service members in bachelor housing an opportunity to enjoy a home cooked meal.(Photo by MC2 Jason Howard)
cSadd raises awareness for Motorcycle Safety
As we begin to reach the bottom ofthe hill leading to the monasterymuseum, many seniors can be seenaccumulating at the railing sepa-rating the road from the steep andperilous ledge on the other side. Acollective gasp is heard as the restof us reach the end of the street--beyond the railing; the whole ofNapoli expands before us in all ofits panoramic beauty. Despite thegloom and the cold, everyone silent-ly acknowledges that we are amongthe luckiest students in the world,to be able to study at NaplesAmerican High School."Senior Seminar Week", as we
call it, was a series of encounters,March 11-15, organized by ourclass sponsor, RobertaPennasilico. For the first threedays, we all gathered in thelibrary to hear speeches and lec-tures about college, our future,and the "real world", among otherthings. On Monday, JasandraBrown, LI Resource Teacher,assured us that we were all equal-ly needing advice for college.During her second session, sheshowed us what it means to be askilled speaker. Monday’s sessionsended with Arturo Paulino,Community Director of ClubBeyond, who spoke to us aboutself conduct and character. On Tuesday, Brenda Coffield-
Fellmer, Military Child EducationEuropean Director, encouraged usto take hold of our futures and touse our experiences as interna-tional students to our advantage.Kristine Himmler, PhD, CAS,ASACS-Clinical Counselor,showed us how to plan for ourfutures effectively. On Wednesday,Joanna Fearing, a NAHS gradu-ate, let us know what was in storefor us in college, while JamesRodriguez, the Public AffairsOfficer from the US Consulate inNaples showed us the excitingworld of a career in diplomacy. Within the next 48 hours, some-
thing astounding happened.Despite the rain and drudgery ofPosillipo market and the coldweather in Vomero on Friday,something changed in the seniorclass over those two days. Thefocus was never external, butinternal--we began that week as
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UPCOMING FFSC NAPLES EVENTSCall 081-811-6372 for more information or to register
• April 1-5: Command Financial Specialist Training, 8 a.m.to 4 p.m., Support Site FFSC.
• April 2: Sponsorship Training, 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., CapoTheater.
• April 2: Al-Anon Support Group, 6 p.m. to 7 p.m., SupportSite FFSC.
• April 2: Alateen Support Group (ages 12-18), 6 p.m. to 7p.m., Support Site FFSC.
• April 3: Choices (Managing Your Anger), 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.,Support Site FFSC.
• April 4: Gricignano Market, 8:45 a.m. to 11 a.m., Meet in TLAreception area/carpool.
• April 4: Becoming a Love & Logic Parent, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.,Support Site FFSC.
• April 5: Legal Assistance, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. (appointmentsonly), Support Site FFSC.
• April 8: Neapolitan Espresso, 10 a.m. to noon, Support SiteFFSC.
• April 9: Easy Italian, 9 a.m. to noon, Support Site FFSC.
• April 9: Employment Opportunities in Naples: 9:30 a.m. to11 a.m., Support Site FFSC.
Fleet and Family Support CenterEvents this Week From the Fleet and
Family Support Center
For more information about local Fleet and Family SupportCenter (FFSC) events, visit www.facebook.com/NaplesFFSC.
Personnel planning on traveling outside of Italy (except tothe United States or U.S. territories) should contact theirchain of command’s Antiterrorism/Force Protection (ATFP)Division 30 days prior to their planned departure. The ATFP office will review the request and will notify youof all requirements that must be fulfilled prior to travel. Notethat some countries have additional entry requirementswhich require more processing time than 30 days. Contactyour ATFP division as soon as possible in order to assist youin meeting all requirements.You can contact the NSA Naples ATFP office by any of thefollowing means.Phone: 081-568-5525/5595;E-mail: [email protected] visit the office in the Capodichino Security Precinct,Bldg. 403, open from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday throughFriday.
Individual Force Protection Plans
SeniorSeminarWeekBy Ross Hsu
Naples High School Senior
individuals, part of smaller, moreinsular groups of friends. As theweek drew to a close, we hadchanged. No longer were we a dis-parate crowd, easily succumbingto the shallow and cutthroat ten-dencies of our age group. We wereone senior class, each person asteadfast friend and companion toeveryone around them.Where the seminars from earlier
in the week had shown us our sim-ilar fears, expectations, and inse-curities about growing beyond our
high school years, our two treksinto Naples resulted in a mutualrespect for our differences, teach-ing us to enjoy each other's com-pany while we can. While our daysare still numbered, I haven'theard a single utterance of thenow dreaded countdown since lastweek. We extend each hour of ourprecious time. We were once indi-vidual seniors that happened to begraduating the same year. Now wecan say with confidence that weare the Senior Class of 2013.
Capt. david M. smith,executive officer of navalFacilities engineeringCommand europe, africa,southwest asia, passedaway March 17 in naples,Italy.
a native of holtwood,Pennsylvania, smith wascommissioned in 1987 as anaval surface WarfareOfficer following graduationfrom the Virginia Military Institute. after several tours, heapplied and was accepted for lateral transfer to the Civilengineer Corps. during his career, smith furthered his edu-cation earning degrees from the Pennsylvania stateUniversity, U.s. naval War College and the University ofVirginia darden school of Business. smith reported to naplesin august 2010.
his personal awards include the Legion of Merit, theMeritorious service Medal with three gold stars, the JointCommendation Medal, the navy Commendation Medal withgold star and the navy and Marine Corps achievement Medalwith gold star.
smith was a stand-out leader, dedicated naval officer, a lov-ing husband and proud father. he was an active member atthe base chapel, a movie trivia buff and a Penn state fanatic.smith enjoyed cycling, rugby, soccer, and was a skilled wood-worker. always with a kind word and genuine concern for hispeers, neighbors and fellow sailors, he will be missed.
he is survived by his wife of 24 years, Lisa, three children,Malena, aubrey and Michael, his mother, a brother and twosisters.
IN MEMORIAM
Seniors pose for a group photo during their class trip to Vomero. (Photo by Roberta Pennasilico)
James Rodriguez, public affairs officer for U.S. Consulate, speaks tothe Naples High School's senior class about the role of diplomacy,March 13. (Photo by MC1 Travis Simmons)
Seniors admire the frescos in the antique church of San Martino.(Photo by Roberta Pennasilico)
In an effort to address concerns about the properwear of the Navy Working Uniform (NWU),MCPON(AW/NAC) Mike Stevens is educating thefleet on the proper wear of the uniform. Below arethe five most common mistakes made in wearingthe NWU throughout the fleet and how to correctthem according to NAVPERS 15665, U.S. NavyUniform Regulations and NAVADMIN 366/11.
1. Improper Wear of CoverWRONG: Rolling the brim, wearing the cover toohigh or too low, tilting to the side, or backwards.
RIGHT: The cap will be worn, forward, squarely onthe head so the visor and headband are level tothe deck and the visor is just above the eyes(NAVPERS 15665, Article 3603.1). Headgearshall fit snugly and comfortably around thelargest part of the head without distortion, andno hair will show from under the front of thebrim.
2. Incorrect FitWRONG: Shirts too big or too small, rollingsleeves too high or too low, or not wearing abelt.
RIGHT: Shirt length must extend to the bottomof the crotch, but not lower than the middle ofthe cargo pocket flap. No gapping at front ofshirt as both sides of shirt opening must over-lap. Sleeve cuff should cover the wrist bone, butnot extend further than the first knuckle at thebase of the thumb. Rolled sleeves should form athree-inch band with the cuff buttoned and fab-ric side out, positioned two inches above theelbow. All buttons and must be secured. Beltmust go through all belt loops, and a plainbuckle must align with the opening of the fly. Adecorated buckle shall be worn centered.
3. Worn in Unauthorized AreasWRONG: Inside the Pentagon, around theNational Mall, or for commercial airline, trainor bus travel.
RIGHT: Can be worn at all facilities on base,
while commuting to and from work in a pri-vately owned vehicle or public transportation,and on government-contracted flights to andfrom overseas locations (NAVPERS 15665,Article 3603). Can be worn for all normal tasksand associated stops before, during and afterthe workday. This includes stopping at childcare, gas stations, off-base shopping, banking,DMV and dining. Can be worn by recruiters inmalls, schools or other recruiting areas(NAVADMIN 366/11). The area or regional com-mander may further restrict uniform policywithin their geographic limits.
NOTE: NWUs are not a liberty uniform.Consumption of alcohol in NWUs is not permit-ted.
4. Bad BlousingWRONG: Pants unbloused, tucked into boots, ortoo high or too low.
RIGHT: NWU trousers should be worn with thebelt at the waistline with legs long enough totouch the deck when not wearing boots. Useblousing straps and position the fold betweenthe third and fourth eyelets on the boots(NAVPERS 15665, Article 3603.6).
5. Unauthorized BootsWRONG: Anything other than the three types ofauthorized boots.
RIGHT: The only boots authorized for wear withthe NWU are as follows. A black, plain, steel-toesmooth all-leather high-top (9-inch) safety bootwith oil resistant rubber outsoles and speed-lace eyelet closures. A rough-out leather safetyboot is authorized for Sailors at shore com-mands only. Bootlaces will be tucked in neatly(NAVPERS 15665, Article 3603.9). Also, Sailorswhose primary duties are performed on theflight line and flight deck, and who are issuedaviation flight deck boots as organizationalclothing, are authorized to wear the flight deckboot with the NWU while commuting. Theapproved non-spark safety boot is a black, allleather (smooth), 8-inch boot with FOD outsole,lace-to-toe closure and steel safety toe (NAVAD-MIN 271/09).
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By MC1 James Stilipec, Defense Media Activity
Attention to Detail
Thousands of Sailors Take OneStep Closer to Anchors
Top Five Mistakes Sailors are MakingWearing the Navy Working Uniform
Logistics Specialist 1st Class Jesus Batista orders an element of firstclass petty officers from Navy Public Affairs Support Element Westand Combat Camera Group Pacific to uncover during a uniforminspection for CPO 365. CPO 365 training gives first class petty offi-cers year-round instruction in the skills required to be a chief pettyofficer. (Photo by MCSN Derek A. Harkins)
Sailors are selection-board eligible for the Fiscal Year 2014 (FY-14) ActiveChief Petty Officer Selection Board (Cycle 218), officials said March 25. "Making board is a significant accomplishment that Sailors should feel
good about, but it is only one step in the process to earn those anchors," saidNavy Personnel Command (NPC) Force Master Chief (SW/AW/EXW) LelandE. Moore. "Now more than ever, these board-eligible Sailors need to ensuretheir Official Military Personnel File (OMPF) is correct and up to date withthe latest evaluations, awards and other appropriate information becausethat is the information viewed by the selection board."Sailors can review their OMPF online by selecting the "OMPF - My Record"
link under the BUPERS Online (BOL) Application Menu Log available atwww.bol.navy.mil. The selection board will also review each candidates' personnel summary
record (PSR) parts I, II and III. Sailors can view their PSR by logging intoBOL using the link above. Candidates may submit any missing, new or additional information like
recently obtained qualifications, degrees and awards to be considered via aletter to the board. Letters to the board, commonly called selection boardpackages, must be received by the NPC Customer Service Center by April 22for the Full Time Support/Canvasser Recruiter Board (FTS/CANREC) andMay 28 for the active-component board. All correspondence should be on plain white paper, paper clipped (no sta-
ples, binders, folders or tabs), and submitted under a cover letter to the pres-ident of the board. The candidate's full name and social security numbermust be affixed and legible on all documents submitted. Reserve letters to the board must be addressed to:Navy Personnel Command Customer Service Center PresidentFY14 Reserve E7 Selection Board #336 (FTS/AGR/CANREC)5720 Integrity DriveMillington, TN 38055
Active-component letters to the board must be addressed to:Navy Personnel Command Customer Service Center PresidentFY14 Active E7 Selection Board #3605720 Integrity DriveMillington, TN 38055
Letters and supporting documents may also be submitted via encrypted e-mail to [email protected]. Use of special handling mail (certified or registered) is not advised due to
significant delays in handling. Third party correspondence not submitted bythe candidate will not be presented to the board."This is a very exciting time for Sailors aspiring to become chief petty offi-
cers," said Moore. "We can't select everybody, so Sailors who are seriousabout making Chief will ensure that all their hard work and effort are seenby the board."The FTS/CANREC E7 Selection Board is scheduled to convene May 13, and
the active-component selection board is scheduled to convene June 17.The active-component chief petty officer board is the largest selection board
conducted in the Navy and typically lasts four weeks. After the selection board reviews the records of all eligible candidates and
selects the best and fully qualified Sailors based on the precept, their resultsare forwarded to the Chief of Naval Personnel for final approval.
From Navy Personnel Command Public Affairs
Continued from Page 1 SYMPOSIUM“I think it is important for service members to recognize and celebrate
Women’s History Month because it pays tribute to all the women who haveserved, from past to present,” said Nacianceno.During the event, Ortloff presented facts and figures to provide context to
the total force manning. According to the Navy’s Office of Women’s Policy, Navy female officers fill
roughly 10 percent of STEM positions, while female enlisted Sailors makeup 22 percent of the intelligence community ratings and 21 percent of oper-ational ratings. More than 54,000 active duty women and 10,000 femalereservists currently serve in the Navy. The origins of Women's History Month are traced back to 1911, when
"International Woman's Day" was celebrated around the week of March 8.In 1987, Congress voted to expand the celebration to the entire month. Soonafter, other state education departments began to encourage celebrations ofNational Women's History Month as a way to promote equality.The multicultural heritage team hosts events throughout the year to raise
cultural awareness, morale and support understanding between Sailors. Graphic Illustration by Willie Kendrick, Defense Media Activity.
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Continued from Page 1 SAILORS"[Tuition assistance] is super important for me," said Boatswain’s Mate
2nd Class Kelly Idrovo, stationed at Maritime Civil Affairs and SecurityTraining (MCAST) Command in Dam Neck, Va. "Right now I am takingtwo classes a semester and each class is $500, plus books which runsbetween $150-300. If I had to pay for it all out of pocket, it would be closeto $1,000 plus the costs for books. Without tuition assistance, I wouldabsolutely not be able to afford to take classes."The Navy's current TA program currently pays the tuition and fees
charged by educational institutions for course enrollments up-front.There is a fiscal year credit limit of 16 semester hours, or 24 quarterhours per individual and waiver requests cannot exceed the DoD pro-gram limit of $4,500 per fiscal year. Payment for tuition and fees alsocannot exceed $250 per semester hour. Students must receive a passinggrade of "D" for undergraduate courses, and "C" for graduate courses, orpay back the money they received for the class.TA was instituted in 1974 and for 28 years included a 25-percent co-pay.
In 2002, the program switched over to the current 100-percent coverage.In 2011, the DoD paid out more than $525 million in tuition assistance.In 2001, the last year before the change, $192 million was paid for thesame program.Idrovo said she understands if Sailors are asked to pay a portion of
their off-duty education, as was done in the past, to help with the currentbudget challenges, but it will have an impact on her ability to continueher off-duty professional development."I would probably only be able to take one class vice taking the two
classes I'm taking a semester because of the money situation," she said."When I compare the benefit we would get only having to pay 25 percentto what I had before I came into the military paying my full tuition - ifit's something we have to do I would understand. But it's definitely notsomething I would want to do."The Navy was planning to spend approximately $84 million this fiscal
year according to Van Buskirk. Of that, more than $40 million hasalready been invested into Sailors' continued education this year. Navyleaders recognize how advanced education can help make better Sailors."I joined the Navy in January of 2000 and one of my primary goals was
to finish my degree,” said Master-at-Arms 1st Class Brant Baylis, U.S.3rd Fleet's anti-terrorism leading petty officer. “As a master-at-arms, adegree in criminal justice has helped me to become more knowledgeablein my career field, as well as become a better-rounded Sailor. I thinkbeing educated helps to give you credibility as a leader and set an exam-ple for junior Sailors to follow." If the program were reduced or cut, some of the approximately 15 per-
cent of Sailors who are using TA at any given time may be financiallyunable to continue with the current pace of their off-duty education.Another concern from a Sailor close to finishing his bachelor's degree isthat a change in benefits could shift TA to a benefit more suitable for sen-ior enlisted and officers who have more disposable income to invest ineducation. "I've been going to school for four years and I understand how impor-
tant going to school is for me. However, for younger Sailors, attendingcollege may not be as much of a priority with the co-pay," saidBoatswain’s Mate 1st Class Yandy Hernandez, also at MCAST in DamNeck, Va. In response to the suspensions and growing apprehension over the sta-
tus of TA programs, the Defense Activity for Non-Traditional EducationSupport (DANTES) announced a new Webpage, www.dantes.doded.mil,highlighting a number of TA alternatives to help service members weath-er the fiscal storm. DANTES also created a blog - DANTES Pulse - which will provide
instant, up-to-date information and avenues for conversation betweenservice members, education centers, institutions and the experts atDANTES. "While the TA issue has challenged our service members to think out of
the box and approach their educational goals with some creativity, theinformation resources assembled on the DANTES website provide themwith answers and solutions to help them continue their progress towardtheir degree," said Dr. Carol Berry, DANTES director."As of today, the Navy's TA program has not changed. Regardless of the
fiscal challenges the Navy is facing, Navy leadership remains committedto preserving this important professional development tool for all eligibleSailors," said Van Buskirk.
By Ensign B.L. Lovdahl, USS Farragut Public Affairs
Sailors assigned to the guided-missile destroyerUSS Farragut (DDG 99) painted four “E”s on the shi-p’s bridge while moored for fuel in Funchal, Portugal,Mar. 20.Farragut was recently awarded the Battle “E” for
2012 for displaying excellence in maritime warfare,engineering, survivability; and command, control,communication and information (C4I) warfare.The prestigious award represents a year’s worth of
dedication and hard work from the entire crew. Thecrewmembers are also entitled to wear the Battle “E”ribbon on their uniform.“Earning the Battle ‘E’ is a win for every Farragut
crew member,” said Cmdr. Glen B. Quast, Farragut’s
commanding officer. “It’s more than just a one yearaccomplishment. I’m very proud of the crew.”Farragut successfully completed certification in the
basic, integrated and sustainment phases of her 2012patrol, while assigned to the Navy’s 5th and 6th Fleetareas of responsibility. She flawlessly executed herduties while representing the Navy during nine portvisits and several multinational exercises. Farragutalso served as the Combined Task Force 151 flagshipfor counter-piracy, providing maritime security andstrengthening relations with African and Europeanpartner nations. Farragut, homeported out of Mayport, Fla., is on a
scheduled deployment supporting maritime secu-rity operations and theater security cooperationefforts in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of responsibility.
USS Farragut Awarded Battle “E”
The guided-missiledestroyerUSSFarragut(DDG 99)performsroutinepatrols ofthe U.S. 5thFleet areaof responsi-bility. (Photoby MC2Deven B.King)
The EFMP is a DoD-wide, mandatory program for activeduty families with special needs. EFMP coordinates assign-ments so family members are located where they can receivethe needed care and services. Service members, not com-mands, are responsible for enrolling family members andupdating information. Service members should:
- Contact the MTF EFMP Coordinator to enroll familymembers with chronic medical, mental health, or educa-tional conditions requiring special services.
- Update the DD2791 and/or 2792-1 every three years orwhen changes in the enrolled family member's statusoccur.
- Update the EFMP status 12 months prior to the projectedrotation date.
- Disenroll from EFMP when family status changes, med-ical or educational needs no longer exist, or the enrolledfamily member no longer resides with the service mem-ber.
FFSC Tip of the Week: ExceptionalFamily Member Program (EFMP)
From the Fleet and Family Support CenterBy MCSN Travis DiPerna, U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa/ U.S. 6th Fleet Public Affairs
Son Honors Father’s Legacy During Burial at Sea
The amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) conducted a burial at sea for 11 Sailors, one Marine and one civil-ian, March 19.Burials at sea are a long-standing tradition in the Navy, in which the cremated remains of Sailors, Marines and family
members are committed to the sea while the ship is underway. Among the Sailors buried was Chief Aviation Boatswain’s Mate Thomas Morrow, IV. His son, Aviation Boatswain’s Mate
3rd Class Thomas J. Morrow, V, is part of the ship’s crew and brought his father’s remains aboard Kearsarge to includein the scheduled burials.“I feel lucky to even be present because I know most family members never get to see it since they take place on a war
ship while on deployment,” said Morrow. “It was what my father wanted and it exceeded all of my expectations.”Lt. Cmdr. Ulysses L. Ubalde and Lt. Brett M. Sabella, Kearsarge’s command chaplains, shared the honor of delivering
prayers for those committed to the sea.“Doing a burial at sea is an incredible honor,” said Sabella. “These men and women served their country honorably and
deserved to have an equally honorable burial. It was my privilege to be a part of giving this final act of respect for thosewho made the choice to serve their country.”Following a prayer, each box of remains was individually committed to the sea, while “Amazing Grace” was played on
the bagpipes. “I was very honored to be asked to play at the burial at sea,” said Electronics Technician 1st Class Carl Reams, who
played the bagpipes for the ceremony, “To honor those who had gone before me, this is my contribution to them.”The ceremony concluded with a 21-gun salute and the playing of Taps.The KSGARG includes Amphibious Squadron 4 (PHIBRON), amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3),
amphibious transport dock ship USS San Antonio (LPD 17), dock landing ship USS Carter Hall (LSD 50) and theembarked 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit. The group is on a scheduled deployment in support of maritime security operations and theater security cooperation
efforts in the 6th Fleet area of responsibility.
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Oh! Hi. I’m Emma and I workat the Reader’s Café. This year,it opened on March 1. We usu-ally get to do every job in thecafé, but my favorite job in thecafé was to be a hostess. I wasthe hostess with the freakymoustache. Being a hostesswas my favorite job because Iliked saying, “Do you have areservation?” The funniest partwas when I took two boys toIsabella’s table, and she waslike, “O.M.G!” I was laughingand laughing. I was so tired atthe end of the day. Hey! Youshould come next year. Bye!
Reported by Emma Kasparek, NES Student
Working the Reader’ s Café
Dr. Seuss Week at My School
On March 1, 2013 we had ourReader’s Café. Our Reader’sCafe opened at 8:30 in themorning. My first job was wait-ress which is reading with cus-tomers that were mostly chil-dren. When the customerspicked their book from mymenu, I went to the kitchenand asked the chef for the bookand some goldfish crackers. Iread my book while my cus-tomers ate goldfish. After that, we changed jobs.My next job was a reporterwhere, “I moustache you a question.” That’s afunny name, right? Anyway, it was a prettyhard job to do, because you had to ask ques-tions outside of the café. Then we changed jobsagain. My third job was the entertaining sec-tion. In the entertaining section there were Dr.Seuss activities and books to read. When it was time to switch jobs again, I gotmy next job. My next job was the hostess cen-
ter. The hostess center is where you greet par-ents or teachers to seat them at the tables.Then after lunch, we switched for the lasttime. My last job was the chef center. The chef cen-ter, kitchen, is where you get books and gold-fish for the waiters and waitresses. Now ourday is over and we are so tired from running abig café, and we all go to sleep to rest. Bye!
Reported by Martina Muhammad
NES Student
The Reader’ s CaféOn Monday, February 26, 2013 it was the beginning of Dr.Seuss Week. On that day we had to wear a shirt that showed aplace you’ve been. I wore an Italy shirt and Mrs. Sharp wore anItaly shirt too. My friend, Martina, wore a Paris shirt and herother friend wore a Paris shirt too. It was fun doing “Oh, thePlaces You’ll Go!” – it’s a Dr. Seuss book, you know? Next, was crazy sock day. It’s when you wear crazy socks. Iwore red and white like the Cat in the Hat’s hat and so did Ms.Camilleri! Liam wore green and orange. On Wednesday, it wastwin day. I was twins with Martina. We wore blue jeans, darkpurple shirts, 2 ponytails, and sneakers. We had to act liketwins. My teacher was twins with many other teachers. Theywere all star-belly sneetches. After that it was “Don’t Let theGrinch Steal Christmas”. You had to wear a shirt like it isChristmas. I wore stars for the starry night. Ms. Camilleri hadpresents and a tree and teddy bear with lights. She had a littlepacket of batteries. After Thursday, it was wear pajamas for our Reader’s Café! Atthe Reader’s Café we had many jobs. We were hosts or host-esses, chefs, waiters, and reporters. First, I was a chef, so I hadto find books and give out goldfish crackers. Second, I was awaitress. That’s when you read to your customers from a menuof books. I got to read twice. Last but not least, I got to surveypeople and say, “I moustache you a question!” Finally, I was a hostess. That is where you greet people and ifthey have a reservation you take them to a table. If they don’thave a table, you take them to the waiting room, then, when atable was open, you take them to the table. We wore our paja-mas at the reader’s café. What a great way to celebrate Dr.Seuss week!
The Naples Lady WildcatsSoccer team will defend itsDivision II title this year for thefourth-consecutive year and headcoach Rebecca Lucy certainlysees that the team has the talentto go far. However, Lucy, herassistant Wendy Bushey andconditioning coach TracyBraswell want to do more thanwin a title. They want to providean exceptional experience fortheir players to develop skillsthat will serve them in years tocome. The focus will be on hard work
and team work. The coacheswould also like to nurture in theplayers those attributes that arealso part of a winning team.They want the girls to be pre-pared at the optimal physicaland mental levels so they canface the challenges that willcome on and off the soccer field.It is a tall order, but the coachesappear to have the backgroundto carry it out. These women played sports in
their developmental years andrecognize that playing sports laidthe groundwork for a number offuture skills. Bushey played highschool sports in Stuttgart,Germany and continued to playin college. In addition to playingsports, Braswell is a “ToughMudder” who can provide theneeded level of training to sup-port a winning team. Lucyplayed sports in Department ofDefense Dependents School aswell, but she also has a lot ofexperience in skills that canenhance young women (conflictresolution, team building, groupfunctioning and dynamics, socialsupport). The coaches also sup-port the ideal of the student-ath-lete with the knowledge that theright sport environment can pos-itively impact academic andsocial areas.According to Lucy, the turnouts
for the female soccer team tryoutat Naples High School this year“was phenomenal,” both in termsof numbers and talent. Thirtyprospective soccer playersshowed to vie for the 22 spots onthe team. The girls endured agrueling week of conditioning led
Answer to last week’s puzzleItalian law requires all foreign personnel working or living within Italy,
other than an active-duty member under military orders, to obtain aSojourner Permit within eight days of arrival in Italy. This is different froma visa, which is merely an approval for entry into the country. All applicants over 14 years of age must apply in person, as each person's
signature is required at the time of application. NATIONALS OF ANY STATE OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITY COM-
ING TO ITALY DO NOT REQUIRE ANY VISA OR SOJOURNER PERMIT.As part of the Area Orientation process, the U.S. Region Legal Service
Office (RLSO EURAFSWA) assists in the preparation and oversees theacquisition of the Sojourner Permit for all personnel attached to U.S. Navycommands in the Naples area. Army and Air Force personnel stationed atJFC must apply through the Carabiniere at the JFC Provost Marshall'sOffice, Building L.Contact Connie Henderson, RLSO EURAFSWA liaison advisor, at 081-568-
4639 for more information.
Obtaining your Sojourner Permit
ALLATTARE / To nurse
BOTTIGLIA / Bottle
CIUCCIO / Pacifier
COPERTA / Blanket
FEMMINA / Female
INCINTA / Pregnant
MASCHIO/ Male
PANNOLINO / Diaper
PARTORIRE / To bear
PASSEGGINO / Stroller
PRIMO PASSI / First steps
SALVIETINE / Baby wipes
SEGGIOLONE / Highchair
SPUTARE / To spit up
In the event of an emergency or to report acrime, please call the Emergency Dispatch
Center at 081-568-4911 or 5911.
The Naples Lady Wildcats soccer team huddles during the first gameof its season. (Photo by JD Hood)
Naples Maintains Winning Streak
After three weeks of mental and physical prepa-ration, the Lady Wildcats faced VicenzaSaturday prepared for the worst, but expectingthe best. The team faced Vicenza in the 2011European Championship and battled for the2012 ASIL championship. These Wildcats knew
their adversary wouldbe ready, yet again, totry to topple them fromtheir perch. Loaded with a strong
starting lineup and aversatile bench, theplayers were ready totake on anyone. Shortlyafter the start of thematch, a Vicenza playershot a cross-grain goalto pull off the first goalof the match. Minuteslater, defender AmandaOrtega shot the balldeflected off a Vicenzadefender straight intothe opposite corner ofthe Vicenza goal.Another goal wasachieved by strikerIsabella Lucy in a one-on-one scenario with the
Vicenza goalie. The experienced Wildcat defensekept the Vicenza offense locked out throughoutthis. Just before and after the half, freshman Tyler
Treat found the goal twice to bring the matchagainst Vicenza to a 4-1 victory. This was thegreatest goal differential against Vicenza in fouryears. The Lady Wildcats are off to a great sea-son, with a versatile team and a strong bench.
by Braswell. Despite the intensetraining, these thirty contenderscame every day rain or shine.According to the coaches, theyoung women embodied mentaland physical attributes of win-ning players. Bushey noted thatit was very difficult to decidewhich players to cut as each play-er had skills any coach woulddesire.Though the team retained All-
European junior striker IsabellaLucy, it lost three seniors whohad been selected as All-European performers. Lucy notedthat returning seniors MorganDodge and Abby Waller are sea-soned veterans and up for thechallenge the team will face. AmyLane, a new senior with years ofathletic experience provides addi-tional mentoring to the youngerplayers on the team and is a wel-come addition to the team. Juniors Benedetta Laird,
Hannah Hood and MontanaBieder, along with sophomoresBeltz , Valerie Cariello andAmanda Ortega, will also roundout the old-timers who were onthe championship team last year.The challenges the teams in Italyface are significant (long busrides to games, sleeping on class-room floors or overnight on thebus, limited playing field timecompared to Germany) and theexperiences of these veterans will
provide stability to the team. Lucy and Bushey are also excited
about the new talent that arrivedin Naples this year. Juniors AmiliaEspiet, Seja Hart and Ally Lawcame with solid skills and capabil-ities. The coaches plan to capital-ize on these more mature players.Sophomores Gabriella Clark,Alexis Cutler along with freshmenGabriella Arce, Madison Chandler,Skylar Evans, Courtney Hall,Brittany Morse, Jillian Thurstonand Tyler Treat bring an energyand vitality to the team. The three coaches will be get-
ting support from AndyDuChesne (a coach’s coach) andChris Kasparek (goalie coach) toadd to the team’s coachingresources. Chad Lucy, a team fix-ture for the past four years, willalso ably assist in all other areas.This weekend, the team played
in Vicenza, a typically strong con-tender in the Italy league. TheLady Wildcats will play againstother teams in Italy (Sigonella,Aviano, American OverseasSchool in Rome, and MarymountInternational) so they do not havethe advantage of scoping out theEuropean teams who will be theiropponents in May when theEuropean Championships will beheld in Germany. But this is whatthe coaches will be preparingtheir players for- anything andeverything.
By Isabella Lucy
Montana Bieder settles the ball and blunts another Vicenza attack as BenedettaLaird moves to support her. (Photo by JD Hood)
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ONGOING/ON THE HORIZON continuedSEVENTH DAY ADVENTIST WORSHIP SERVICE takes place Saturdays atSupport 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 more information, please contact Paolo Fleurant at 328-194-6897 or [email protected].
NAPLES OFFICIALS ASSOCIATION NEEDS REFEREES Anyone interestedshould contact Nigel Alexander at 081-721-5413 or 346-680-3282 or by e-mail [email protected].
CONNECT THE TOTS CLUB unites families with children from newborn to pre-school age within the Naples military community. Club events include monthly cof-fee mornings and birthday parties, weekly playgroups, craft activities and more.For more information, visit www.meetup.com/ Connect-the-Tots-Club.
SIGN UP FOR THE ROME MARATHON that takes place in the Eternal CityMarch 17, 2013. Register through race promoter Gianni Interbartolo, founder ofthe command-sponsored running group Le Piume Nere, and save on registrationcosts. Cost is €50 until Dec. 15; €60 for registrations between Dec. 15 and Jan. 31;and €70 if you register between Jan. 31 and March 4. Marathon participants areallowed 7 hours to complete the 26.2-mile course. For more information, contactGianni Interbartolo at [email protected].
PROTESTANT WOMEN OF THE CHAPEL (PWOC) meets every Tuesday morn-ing at 9 a.m. in the Support Site Fellowship Hall (above the library) for food, friendsand faith. There are six Bible studies to choose from, and childcare and nurserycare to homeschoolers is free.
CATHOLIC WOMEN OF THE CHAPEL meets monthly in the Support SiteFellowship Hall for prayer, fellowship, and learning. Child care provided. We alsomeet Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m. for Rosary and Thursdays at 9:30 a.m. for biblestudy. For more information, e-mail [email protected] or check out ourFacebook page: Catholic Women of the Chapel - NSA Naples, Italy.
HARRY S. TRUMAN LODGE No. 649 meets 6:30 p.m. every 2nd and 4th Fridayof the month at 6:30 p.m. FMI, contact Kevin Baker at 338-479-7023 [email protected], or visit http://groups.yahoo.com/ group/HST649.
PUBLIC SPEAKING WITH TOASTMASTERS The Naples Toastmasters Clubmeets the first and third Tuesdays of every month. Meetings are held at theSupport Site Community Center at 6:30 p.m. FMI, contact the Toastmasters pres-ident at 342-010-6263.
GAETA/NAPLES AREA GIRL SCOUTS Now accepting registration for the 2012-13 school year. We are still in need of leaders and co-leaders. Training and supportprovided. FMI, contact [email protected].
FILIPINO-AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF NAPLES, ITALY meets at noon thefirst Sunday of every month at the Support Site Fellowship Hall. For more infor-mation, contact Ron Nacianceno at 081-568-1746 or 335-760-4446. Also check outthe group’s Facebook page, Fil-Am Naples.
THE U.S. MILITARY RETIREE ASSOCIATION OF SOUTHERN ITALY(USMRA-SI) is the only association in Southern Italy representing the interests ofU.S. retired military personnel and their survivors. If you are not a member andare eligible, please join the USMRA-SI at usmra-si.tripod.com. Point of contact:Wylie Miller, 329-208-7315.
THE NAPLES CHRISTIAN HOMESCHOOL ASSOCIATION meets everymonth to support families who have chosen to educate their own children. We offerweekly park/pool days, a moms’ night out and field trips to explore Bella Napoli andbeyond! Interested? Need more information? Considering homeschooling? Pleasecontact Natalie Mack at [email protected].
MEDITATION SITTING GROUP is held from 7 to 7:30 p.m. every Monday at theside chapel at the Support Site. Newcomers should stop by at 6:30 p.m.Participation is free. FMI, e-mail Laura Hitchcock at laura.poodle@ gmail.com.
REGISTER FOR GRADUATE DEGREE ON-SITE PROGRAMS Visit theUniversity of Phoenix and the University of Oklahoma to learn what on-site degreeprograms are offered in the Naples area. UP is at 081-568-6670 and OU is at 081-568-6672. Both colleges have offices at Capodichino in the Admin II building.
REGISTER FOR ON-SITE UNDERGRADUATE CLASSES Visit the colleges formore information about what classes and programs are offered. UMUC Maryland canbe reached at 081-568-6673/74/75; Central Texas College is at 081-568-6761.
CALLING ALL NAPLES NURSES! Please consider joining the Naples AreaNurses Association (NANA). NANA is an organization of nurses that work togeth-er to fundraise, participate in social events, and provide support throughout theU.S. Naval Hospital Naples and NSA Naples community. FMI, contact Lt. ShelleyBeltz at shelley.beltz @med.navy.mil or Lt. Jenny Paul at [email protected].
THE WELFARE & RECREATION ASSOCIATION is available to meet associ-ates every Thursday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at its location on the first floor ofBuilding 450 upstairs from Capo Landing. FMI, visit http://www. wraitalia.it.
SECURITY NOTE: All DoD military or civilian personnel hosting an event off basemust complete a Special Event Force Protection Plan (SEFPP) 45 days in advance,regardless of organization, if the event will involve 50 or more personnel, includedistinguished visitors or involve personnel wearing uniforms. FMI, contact theAT/FP Division at 081-568-5525 or visit the division office in the CapodichinoSecurity Precinct, Bldg. 403.
ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS hosts English-speaking AA meetings on and offbase in the Naples area. For more information, call 347-544-0254 or visithttp://www.aa-europe.net/countries/italy.htm.
RELIGIOUS SERVICES AT U.S. NAVAL HOSPITAL NAPLES Tuesday Silentprayer (7:15-7:45 a.m.) in the hospital chapel. Traditional hymn and praise andworship 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 Massis being held. Thursday Men’s Fellowship and Bible Study (6-7 a.m.) in the hospi-tal galley.
SURE START is a unique program committed to providing the highest quality ofeducation for command-sponsored children of enlisted personnel (priority to E1-E4)who are 4 years old by Sept. 1. FMI, call Karen Rodrigues at 081-811-4682 or theschool at 081-811-4037.
THE KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS, San Gennaro council 14853, meets at 7 p.m. the second and fourth Thursday of each month at the Support Site Fleet andFamily Support Center. E-mail George Piette at kofcnaples@ gmail.com or visithttp://sites.google.com/ site/kofcnaples/ home.
SAIL WITH THE NAPLES NATO YACHT CLUB (NNYC) AMERICAN TEAM.We are looking for Americans interested in participating in dinghy races sailed atthe NNYC facilities on the island of Nisida. Experience not required. FMI, contactFrank Chapman at [email protected].
CARNEY PARK LADIES GOLF ASSOCIATION meets at 9 a.m. Mondays. Allskill levels welcome. Discounted play with membership. FMI, call Carol Borkowskiat 081-804-3345, or Carney Park Golf Course at 081-526-4296.
EDIS SCREENINGS NOW AVAILABLERoom W09, Support Site Village Forum.For eligible children who have not reached their third birthday. If you are con-cerned about your child’s development, contact EDIS at 081-811-4676.
NAPLES AMERICAN RED CROSS holds volunteer orientation the firstWednesday of every month at the organization’s Capodichino office from 8:30-10a.m. and the first Tuesday of every month at the hospital from 9:30-11 a.m. Call081-568-4788 for info.
LATINOS UNIDOS WELCOMES NEW MEMBERSMeetings are at 2 p.m. thefirst Sunday of every month at the Support Site park. For more info, contactMichael Cortez, [email protected], 334-6771-0327, or Gabriel Sermeno,[email protected], 081-811-5554.
CUB SCOUT PACK 007 Want to camp in Nettuno, hike in Cuma, go bowling or par-ticipate in swimming and archery? Then Cub Scouts is the place for you! Boys infirst through fifth grade meet three times per month to learn skills that they applyon hiking, camping and service outings. FMI, contact [email protected] visit www.cubscoutingnaples.org.
Johnson, Adrianne Palicki, Ray Stevenson.Action/ Adventure, 110 min. Framed for acrime they did not commit, the G.I. Joes mustnot only fight Cobra but also vindicate them-selves to a government that condemned them.
DARK SKIES, PG-13, Cast: Keri Russell,Dakota Goyo, Josh Hamilton, Annie
Thurman, Trevor St. John. Suspense/Thriller,95 min. As husband and wife Daniel andLacey Barret witness an escalating series ofdisturbing events involving their family, theirsafe and peaceful home quickly unravels.When it becomes clear that the Barret familyis being targeted by an unimaginably terrify-ing and deadly force, Daniel and Lacey takematters in their own hands to solve the mys-tery of what is after their family.
SNITCH, PG-13, Cast: Dwayne Johnson,Susan Sarandon, Barry Pepper, Harold
Perrineau, Jon Bernthal. Action/Adventure,112 min. In this fast-paced action thrillerinspired by true events, Dwayne Johnsonstars as a father whose teenage son is wrong-ly accused of a drug distribution crime and islooking at a mandatory minimum prison sen-tence of 10 years. Desperate and determinedto rescue his son at all costs, he makes a dealwith the U.S. attorney to work as an under-cover informant and infiltrate a drug cartel ona dangerous mission -- risking everything,including his family and his own life.
SAFE HAVEN, PG-13, Cast: Josh Duhamel,Julianne Hough, David Lyons, Cobie
Smulders. Drama, 116 min. An affirming andsuspenseful story about a young woman'sstruggle to find love again after she arrives ina small North Carolina town. Her reluctanceto join the tight-knit community raises ques-tions about her past. Slowly, she begins put-ting down roots, and gains the courage to starta relationship with Alex, a widowed storeowner with two young children. But darksecrets intrude on her new life with such ter-ror that she is forced to rediscover the mean-ing of sacrifice and rely on the power of love inthis deeply moving romantic thriller.
THE CROODS, PG, Voices Cast: NicholasCage, Ryan Reynolds, Emma Stone,
Catherine Keener, Clark Duke. Animation, 98min. The world's first family embarks on ajourney of a lifetime when the cave that hasalways shielded them from danger isdestroyed. Traveling across a spectacularlandscape, the Croods discover an incrediblenew world filled with fantastic creatures --and their outlook is changed forever.
OZ THE GREAT AND POWERFUL, PG,Starring: James Franco, Mila Kunis, Rachel
Weisz. Science Fiction, 123 minutes. A mis-chievous magician gains the wisdom tobecome a powerful ruler after being sweptaway to a land of magic and mystery as direc-tor Sam Raimi and screenwriters MitchellKapner and David Lindsay-Abaire (RabbitHole) explore the genesis of author L. FrankBaum's enduring tales of Oz. Shady illusionistOscar Diggs (James Franco) enchants curiousaudiences at a Kansas circus. When he is inex-plicably transported to the wondrous world ofOz, he encounters three witches namedTheodora (Mila Kunis), Evanora (RachelWeisz), and Glinda (Michelle Williams), whopose him an awesome challenge: root out aruinous force of evil that threatens to destroythe entire kingdom, and become the greatleader that the population has been waitingfor. Should Oscar succeed in summoning thenecessary sorcery and creativity to deliver theland from darkness, he will forever be knownas the Wizard of Oz.
WARM BODIES, PG-13, Cast: AnaleighTipton. Teresa Palmer, John Malkovich,
Nicholas Hoult, Lizzy Caplan. Comedy, 97min. A funny twist on a classic love story, thisis a tale about the power of human connection.After a zombie epidemic, R (a highly unusualzombie) encounters Julie (a human survivor),and rescues her from a zombie attack. Juliesees that R is different from the other zom-bies, and as the two form a special relation-ship in their struggle for survival, R becomesincreasingly more human - setting off an excit-ing, romantic, and often comical chain ofevents that begins to transform the other zom-bies and maybe even the whole lifeless world.
Jones, Vinessa Shaw. Drama, 106 min. Once asuccessful New York couple, Emily and herhusband are now struggling to readjust to lifeafter his recent release from prison. Emily isplagued with a clinical depression and, follow-ing a car crash, is referred to respected psy-chiatrist Dr Jonathan Banks who offers thelatest in prescription drugs to try and allevi-ate her anxiety. However as Emily's relation-ship with both Dr Banks and her prescribedmedication intensifies, she finds herselfdescending into a chemical-fueled nightmarewhere the lines between fantasy and realitybecome dangerously blurred. This is a rivetingpsychological thriller where neither the symp-toms nor the cure are quite as straightforwardas they seem.
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.
Friday, March 294:30 p.m.G.I. Joe: Retaliation
PG-13 (3D) Premiere Showing
6 p.m. Warm BodiesPG-13
7 p.m. Dark Skies, PG-13 Premiere Showing
Saturday, March 303 p.m. G.I. Joe: Retaliation
PG-13 (3D) 4 p.m. Dark Skies, PG-136 p.m. Snitch, PG-13
Premiere Showing7 p.m. Safe Haven, PG-13
Sunday, March 31 3 p.m. G.I. Joe: Retaliation
PG-134 p.m. The Croods, PG (3D)6 p.m. G.I. Joe: Retaliation
LT LEAH DURKINIf you search for Lt. Leah Durkinin Waupaca, Wisconsin, you willfind an accomplished rifle and bowhunter. Look in the United StatesNavy, and you will find a dedicatedRegistered Nurse and Nurse CorpsOfficer assigned to U.S. NavalHospital Naples. An avid Packerfan, she came to Naples following atour at Naval Medical Center, SanDiego, where she began her train-ing as a Labor & Delivery Nurse. Durkin joined the Navy throughthe NROTC, graduating first inher class from MarquetteUniversity. She completed her cer-tification as an Inpatient ObstetricNurse in 2010, the same year shebecame the Division Officer of theMulti-Service Ward at USNHNaples. After years of hard work and dedication, she was recently selected to the highly competitiveDoctorate of Nurse-Midwifery program at Baylor University. “I’m very fortunate for all the opportunitiesthe Navy has given me, and I’m looking forward to this new challenge.”
In the SpotlightHN DANIEL ROWAN
As a Medical Home Port(MHP) General DutyCorpsman, HospitalCorpsman Seaman DanielRowan’s hard-charging andcustomer-friendly attitudeplayed a key role in MHPachieving and sustaining a97 percent patient satisfac-tion rating. He providesworld-class care to a popula-tion of 8,000 eligible benefici-aries and has quickly becomeone of the go-to Sailors forspecialty needs in Pediatricsand Immunizations As the MHP Departmental
Training Representative, hehelped to coordinate andmanage the training status,
credentials and certifications of 49 providers, nurses, hospital corpsman and Red Cross volunteers. Heis a driving force behind the sustained 98 percent training compliance rating for all staff membersassigned to MHP. Rowan volunteered to serve as part of the Naval Support Activity Naples AuxiliarySecurity Force, receiving special training and qualifications to stand various security watches.Rowan serves as a member of the U.S. Naval Hospital Naples Command Assessment Team, where he
leads focus groups for E-3 and below Sailors. He has devoted more than 20 hours of community out-reach by volunteering for projects such as the Mud Run and Spooktacular tent.
LS2 WILLIAM KELLYLogistics Specialist 2nd Class William Kelly, a cargo router for
Task Force-63, is responsible for routing, tracking and delivery ofall cargo to Navy ships in the 6th Fleet area of responsibility. Ascommand financial specialist, he is also responsible for financialand fiscal training of all Task Force-63 personnel. Additionally,Kelly serves as his command’s safety petty officer and motorcyclesafety coordinator. He has contributed more than 39 hours andraised $5,800 for MWR thus far in 2013. His goals are to obtain hisenlisted information dominance warfare specialist qualification, fin-ish his degree and advance to petty officer 1st class.
• Nuclear power is the primary source of powerin France and in 2004 it was the highestpower producing country in the world usingnuclear power.
• Dark energy actually exists in theory and many believe it to beproof that the universe is expanding?
• About 95% of electricity consumed by standard incandescentbulbs is lost as heat.
• Renewable energy in Iceland provides over 70% of its energyneeds and 99% of its electricity.
Did You Know?Energy ConservationFrom the NSA Naples Energy Management Team
In the event of an emergency orto report a crime, please call theEmergency Dispatch Center at
081-568-4911 or 5911.(On-Base Dial 9-1-1)
For non-emergency assistance, call 081-568-5638.
U.S. Naval Hospital (USNH) Naples completeda week of intense surveys and inspections lastFriday and earned reaccreditation by two of themost stringent organizations in the hospitalindustry: The Joint Commission (TJC) and theBureau of Medicine and Surgery (BUMED)Medical Inspector General (MEDIG).TJC is an independent, civilian organization
that accredits and certifies more than 20,000health care organizations and programs in theUnited States. It is recognized as the standardfor measuring quality and safety in healthcare. MEDIG brings a team of personnel who fan out
to every part of the hospital. They review morethan 80 programs that are vital to the optimalfunction of the hospital. Some of those programsare medical evaluation boards, physical readi-ness program, occupational safety, health infor-mation management, and financial manage-ment. “A day in the life of a hospital is filled with
many important activities that are visible topatients,” said Capt. Matthew W. Pommer, Jr.,commanding officer of USNH Naples.“There are many more things that go into pro-
viding safe, effective, efficient patient care thatmost patients may never see, ‘behind the scenes’,so to speak,” said Pommer. “The quality of ourhospital is built on a foundation of trust thateach team member is doing these things correct-ly, each and every time, whether they are seen orare behind the scenes. Our success in theseinspections is one indicator to me that our staffis doing an outstanding job.”Patients provide feedback concerning their
experiences through ICE surveys, the command-ing officer’s suggestion box, Navy Monitor surveyand the hospital patient contact representatives.
“Some organizations would be content withinternal checks and balances, and some may notmeasure their performance at all,” said Pommer.“In Navy Medicine, and specifically at U.S.Naval Hospital Naples, Italy, we take a muchtougher approach, giving the MEDIG and TJCan open invitation to perform inspections at ran-dom. These inspections occur with little noticeand are intended to evaluate our performance,on doing exactly what we say we are.”Navy Medicine holds itself to these high stan-
dards voluntarily, demonstrating it can performwith the best hospitals in the Navy, across themilitary, and the civilian sector. Because theseinspections are essentially a surprise, the onlyway to prepare for them is to practice continu-ous survey readiness.“The staff of USNH Naples works year-round
to maintain skills and provide the best patientcare at all times,” said Lt. Cmdr. KathrynGarner, the head of Quality Management.The MEDIG and TJC inspectors said they
were impressed by what they found. Variousmembers of each team described the staff as“genuinely engaged and visibly proud” to beworking at USNH Naples. The MEDIG, Capt.Celia Horton, who has more than 30 suchinspections to her credit said, “Naval HospitalNaples is clearly in the top one percent of hos-pitals.”“I am incredibly proud as an American to
know our active duty service members and theirfamilies receive this absolutely top-notch quali-ty of safe care,” said Dr. John Millazo, TJC’slead inspector. “When the inspectors arrived last Monday, the
staff members of USNH Naples greeted themcordially and then went about their daily busi-ness, providing world-class care to the mostdeserving patients in the world,” said Pommer.“The inspections concluded with an almost flaw-
less performance by USNHNaples. Success in theseinspections was a direct resultof hard work, dedication, andthe daily effort put forth byevery enlisted person, officer,local national, general sched-ule, contract employee, andgreat volunteer. It is truly ateam effort, which any com-manding officer can be excep-tionally proud of. More impor-tantly, every patient whowalks through the doors atU.S. Naval Hospital Naplescan expect world-class careand expect the staff is‘Leading the Change to BetterHealth.’”
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USNH Naples Shines inRecent Major Inspection
Students from the Italian school Goffredo Mameli pose for a photo during a tour of Naval SupportActivity Naples. As part of the tour, the students had the opportunity to see the chapel, food court,gymnasium and the library. (Photo by MC1 Collin Turner)
By Lt. Kamalan Selvarajah,
USNH Naples Public Affairs
Getting a Glimpse of the U.S. Navy in Italy
NOTICE: The Department of theNavy announced a hiring freezeeffective Jan. 14. Effective imme-diately, all appropriated funds,U.S. and local national vacancyannouncements will be placedon hold until further notice.However, some positions areexempt from the hiring freeze asper the Secretary of the Navy(Manpower & Reserve Affairs)guidance issued Jan. 28.Announcements for exempt posi-tions will be advertised as nor-mal on this page.
Please contact us at 081-568-5409 forany questions. The Human ResourcesOffice is located in the Admin I buildingat Capodichino, first floor. The cus-tomer service hours are Mondaythrough Friday, from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Applications are accepted at theSecurity Pass and ID Office atCapodichino, OR at the HRO, locatedin Admin 1, Capodichino, OR by mail-ing to: HRO, PSC 817 Box 29, FPO AE09622, OR at Fleet and Family ServiceCenter (FFSC) located on the TLA firstfloor, at Support Site. HRO mustreceive mailed applications by closingdate of the vacancy announcement.
PLEASE NOTE: Customer serviceoperation hours for the followingHRO services are Monday,Wednesday and Friday from 9 a.m.to 11 a.m. and from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.:• ID/CAC CARDS (DD1172-2)• Requests for an Official Passport(DD1056)
• Logistical Support Letters• Work Certificates
appreciate your input, whethernegative or positive so that wecan find ways to improve theHRO services or continue to pro-vide excellent service. As areminder, an HRO representa-tive is available for the bi-week-ly "Meet & Greet" at the SupportSite food court area. Please feelfree to come by, pick up a copy ofa vacancy announcement thatyou may be interested in apply-ing for, or ask questions. If theHRO representative is unable toprovide you a response, he or shewill bring the question back tothe HRO office and you will beprovided an answer or a callback the same day. The next"Meet & Greet" is from 8-9 a.m.April 8.
NON-APPROPRIATED FUND(NAF) POSITIONS
Fleet & Family Readiness NAFLocal Naples job announcementswithin CNREURAFSWA may beviewed at: www.cnic.navy.mil/Naples/FleetAndFamilyReadiness/AboutFleetAndFamilyReadiness/Jobs/index.htm
The necessary application formsare also available online. Forany questions you have, you mayreach us at 081-568-5612/4164.
NSA NAPLES POSITIONS,MWR OPEN CONTINUOUS
POSITIONSChild and Youth ProgramsAssistant, CY-1702-I/II, ANN#12-159, (Multiple Positions).Flexible/regular part-time,Child Development Centers,School Age Care, Youth Pro -grams, Capodichino/SupportSite. Provides appropriate dev -elopmental care and instructionfor children and youth rangingin age from 6 weeks to 18 yearsin a Child and Youth Programsetting Performs routine, day-to-day care of infants and chil-dren ranging from 6 weeks to 5years old. Assembles or gathersmaterials and equipment neces-sary to execute School Age Carefor children ranging from 6years old to 9 years old, SchoolAge Care Pre-Teen for childrenranging from 10 years old to 12years old, and Teen CenterProgram for children rangingfrom 13 years old to 18 yearsold. Receives and releases chil-dren to/from authorized par-ents, guardian.Recreation Aid, NF-0189-01,ANN#12-002, flexible, Auto/Skills Center, Support Site.Provides information concern-ing facility, operation and regu-lations. Ensures adherence toregulations and safety proce-dures.Recreation Aid, NF-0189-01,ANN#12-042, flexible, GolfCourse, Carney Park. Collectsgreen fees (monthly and daily),locker fees and fees for electriccart rentals. Employee will actas starter when needed onweekdays and assist whenneeded as cashier. Recreation Aid, NF-0189-01,
OPEN CONTINUOUSANNOUNCEMENT
Educational Aid (CDC/CYP),GS-1702-02 KPP 03 KPP 04,ANN#EUR13-537395-AG, (Mu l -ti ple Positions), Full TimePermanent. Next Cut-Off Date:April 4.
CLOSING DATE: April 11Housing Management Assis -tant, GS-1173-07, ANN#EUR13- 541494-AG, Full TimePermanent.
LOCAL NATIONALS (LN)POSITIONS
CLOSING DATE: April 5Management & ProgramAna ly st, UA-0343-01, ANN#66096-578329-AG, Full Time-Permanent, AOC: US NavalHospital permanent employeesonly.Safety & OccupationalHealth Specialist, UA-0018-03, ANN#66096-507170-AG,Full Time- Permanent, AOC:US Naval Hospital permanentemployees only.
If you have any questions, con-tact the front desk at 081-568-5409. You will be contactedwithin 24 hours, so please besure to provide your contactinformation. Thank you and we
the Cosmetics, Health & Per -sonal Care, Sporting Goods,Garden, Christmas Shop , Pets ,and Cough and Cold depart-ments.Ann#120003GG Sales Clerk/SL/NF-01/FPT. Open untilfilled. Pay Rate: $8.00-$9.50.Responsible for selling generalmerchandise to customers andensuring merchandise is prop-erly stocked and displayed forthe Jewelry, Mens, Ladies,Shoes, Cosmetics, Handbags,and Children’s departments.Ann#120002U7 Cashier Che -cker/CC/NF-01/Flex. Open unt -il filled. Pay Rate: $8.00-$9.50.Associate operates cash regis-ters to record sales in retailcheck out areas. Ann#120003GF Sales Clerk/HL/NF-01/Flex. Open untilfilled. Pay Rate: $8.00-$9.50.Responsible for selling generalmerchandise to customers andensuring merchandise is prop-erly stocked and displayed forthe electronics, housewares,domestics, furniture, and giftsdepartments.Ann#13000091 LP/Safety In -v estigator (Detective)/52/NF-02/RFT. Open Until Filled. PayRate: $9.50-$11.50. Responsiblefor the protection of NavyExchange assets through inves-tigative strategies and theauditing of controls designed toprevent and minimize losspotential. Utilizes various sur-veillance techniques.Ann#120003R3 SecurityGuard/52/NF-01/Flex - OpenUntil Filled. Pay Rate: $9.00-
$11.00. Ensures enforcement ofsecurity measures; conductsinspections; prepares reportsconcerning security related inci-dents, etc.
CAPODICHINO NEX MARTAnn#130000NJ Sales Clerk/MM/NF-01/Flex- Open UntilFilled. Pay Rate: $8.00-$9.50.Responsible for selling generalmerchandise to customers andensuring merchandise is prop-erly stocked and available.
GRICIGNANO MINI MART
Ann#12000343 Sales Clerk/MM/NF-01/Flex. Open untilfilled. Pay Rate: $8.00-$9.50.Responsible for selling generalmerchandise to customers andensuring merchandise is prop-erly stocked and available.
JFC-NATO MINI MART(Lago Patria)
Ann#1200034W Sales Clerk/MM/NF-01/Flex. Open UntilFilled. Pay Rate: $8.00-$9.50.Responsible for selling generalmerchandise to customers andensuring merchandise is prop-erly stocked and available.
LATINA MINI MARTNo Vacancies
GAETA MINI MARTNo Vacancies
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ANN#12-044, flexible, NORCenter, Carney Park. Providesand maintain recreation andathletic equipment issue.Recreation Aid, NF-0189-01,ANN#12-155, flexible, LibertyDivision, Capodichino. Helpsthe customers in the recreationcenter with recreational events.Recreation Aid, NF-0189-01(Theater Concessionaire) ANN#13-015, flexible, Reel TimeTheater II, Support Site. Thisposition transacts the sale ofrefreshments at the theatersnack bar.Recreation Aid, NF-0189-01,ANN#13-035, flexible FitnessBranch, Capodichino/SupportSite. Performs maintenance onvarious types of recreation andathletic equipment to ensurethat all equipment is in goodcondition and safe for patronuse. Food Service Worker, NA-7408-04, ANN#13-036 flexible,Bowling Center, Support Site.Performs a variety of tasks suchas grilling or frying pancakes,hamburgers, hot dogs, bacon,eggs, sausage, by watchingwhile the items are cooking,turning as required; regulatingtemperature and removingwhen done.
CNREURAFSWA NAF U.S.POSITION
Regional Sexual AssaultResponse Coordinator, NF-0101-04, ANN# 13-019 Regularfull-time, Navy region Europe,Naples, Italy. The regionalSARC will be the designatedstaff member at the region,responsible for coordinatingand overseeing local implemen-tation and execution of theSAPR Program. Closing date:Open Until Filled.
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Gricignano, Building 2091-BCall 081-813-5253/5254Hours: Monday throughFriday 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
For a current list of U.S. vacan-cies and the on-line application,please visit our website at: https://www.NavyExchange.jobs.
U.S. NAF POSITIONS AVAILABLE
GRICIGNANO MAIN STORE
Ann#120003GH Sales Clerk/CL/NF-01/FPT. Open untilfilled. Pay Rate: $8.00-$9.50.Responsible for selling generalmerchandise to customers andensuring merchandise is prop-erly stocked and displayed for
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HUMAN RESOURCES OFFICE (HRO)
to the atteNtioN oF our cuStoMerS: StaMPaGeNeraLe SrL, Publisher of the PaNoraMa newspaper, wishes to inform youthat the only authorized representatives for the sale of advertising spaces and cashingpayments on our behalf are Mr. Vincenzo acanfora and Mr. Sebastiano Saglimbeni,who will present their ID to identify themselves.For any further information, please contact our office at 081-568-7884 or by [email protected] report to us any attempted approach by anyone other than the two gentlemenmentioned above.
atteNZioNe GeNtiLi cLieNti: StaMPa GeNeraLe SrL, societàeditrice del giornale PaNoraMa, desidera informarVi che gli unici incaricati autorizzatialla vendita di inserzioni pubblicitarie ed all'incasso fatture per nostro conto sono il Sig.Vincenzo acanfora e il Sig. Sebastiano Saglimbeni, che si faranno riconoscere esibendoun documento di identità. Per qualsiasi informazione e/o referenza vi preghiamo di contatta-re i nostri uffici al numero 081-568-7884, e-mail [email protected]. Vi preghiamoinoltre di volerci segnalare eventuali tentativi di approccio da parte di persone diverse daquelle sopra elencate.
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