Serving the Na to, Naples and Gaeta military community in italy 59th year, No. 19 Friday , May 16, 2014 Wildcat Track and Field Undefeated Streak Continues Italian language teacher Roberta Pennasilico describes the american approach to music and art educa- tion for Italian teachers during the U.s.-Italy Fulbright Commission cultural exchange at the naples american high school on the support site of U.s. naval support activity naples, april 28. (Photo courtesy of U.S. Consulate Public Affairs) Lady Wildcat amelia Chaston, left, launches ahead of aviano to take 1st place in the 100 meter hurdles with a finish time of 17.82 seconds. the naples high school track and field team recognized 14 graduat- ing seniors and outscored the competition at their last home meet of the season, May 10. the Wildcats boys' team earned 125 points, followed by Vicenza's 45, while the Lady Wildcats scored 72.5 points ahead of Vicenza's 45. athletes from aviano, Vicenza, Marymount International school and american Overseas school of Rome gathered for the naples meet to improve times and qualify for the european Championships in Germany. the Wildcats track and field team travels to aviano this weekend for their final meet of the regular season. (Photo by Steve Cusumano) Students and teachers from Naples secondary schools "Fonseca" and "Serra" were guests at the Naples American High School on the Support Site of U.S. Naval Support Activity Naples in Gricignano di Aversa, April 28, for a one-day cultural exchange. The Italians were all stu- dents of U.S. Fulbright English Teaching Assistant Emily Schafer and were "shadow students" for the day, accompanying an American partner to their normal classes and seeing an American education up close. The Fulbright Commission promotes academic ex-changes between Italy and the United States and began in 1948. It fosters cultural exchanges between Italy and the United States through scholarships in all fields: including sciences, humanities, social sciences and the arts. The Naples American High School’s Italian language teacher Roberta Pennasilico facilitated the exchange, which is one of many she does throughout the school year with high schools in the Campanian region. Under the aegis of the US- Italy Fulbright Commission and in cooperation with the Italian Ministry of Education, Fulbright English Teaching From the U.S. Consulate Public Affairs Section Cultural Exchange Takes Place at Naples High School FRIDAY FRIDAY High 65 / Low 54 Overcast W W hat hat ’ ’ s s I I nsIde nsIde Weekly crime statistics Review what happened between May 7 and May 13. Page 10 Carney Park Astronomy Night Guests See 3 Planets Sailors Reminded to Verify PRIMS Data Page 4 SECNAV Answers Questions from Around the Fleet at Live All-Hands Call Page 6 Page 5 SATURDAY SATURDAY High 67 / Low 54 Partly Cloudy SUNDAY SUNDAY High 70 / Low 57 Partly Cloudy Italian Ambassador Attends Italian Sailors’ Winging Ceremony in US By Jay Cope, NAS Whiting Field Public Affairs Two Italian officers received an incredible honor, May 9, when their country's ambassa- dor to the United States attended their Winging Ceremony at Naval Air Station Whiting Field in Milton, Fla. His Excellency Claudio Bisogniero attended the cere- mony in which Lt. j.g. Lorenzo Duranti and Lt. j.g. Matteo Ricasoli from the Italian navy and twelve American aviators were designated helicopter pilots. In addition to teaching 100 percent of the Navy, Marine and Coast Guard helicopter pilots, Training Air Wing 5 is currently training 44 foreign students from six different countries: Norway, Italy, Saudi Arabia, Mexico, India and France. Italy has the largest number of students at 14. The bond between the two countries was a point of empha- sis as Bisogniero addressed the assembled families and guests of the newly minted pilots. "Together we will continue to work and train, side-by-side in a long-standing partnership for justice and freedom," Bisogniero stated. The two-day visit also encom- passed a reception with all the Italian students at Naval Aviation Schools Command in Pensacola and an orientation detailing the training process all students go through in pri- mary training with Training Air Wing 5, including time in a T-6B "Texan II" simulator. A former officer in the Italian army, Bisogniero entered the Italian Foreign Service in May 1978. He has served in embassies across the globe, including Beijing, China; Brussels, Belgium; and Washington D.C. prior to his appointment as the NATO Deputy Secretary General in 2007. see Italian Ambassador Page 4 Assistants have been assigned this year to high schools in Campania, Sicily, Basilicata and Puglia to serve as native speakers of English. In exchange, the young Americans obtain a unique cultural immersion into the daily life and traditions of
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Serving the Nato, Naples and Gaeta military community in italy59th year, No. 19 Friday, May 16, 2014
Wildcat Track and
Field Undefeated
Streak Continues
Italian language teacher Roberta Pennasilico describes the american approach to music and art educa-tion for Italian teachers during the U.s.-Italy Fulbright Commission cultural exchange at the naplesamerican high school on the support site of U.s. naval support activity naples, april 28. (Photo courtesyof U.S. Consulate Public Affairs)
Lady Wildcat amelia Chaston, left, launches aheadof aviano to take 1st place in the 100 meter hurdleswith a finish time of 17.82 seconds. the naples highschool track and field team recognized 14 graduat-ing seniors and outscored the competition at theirlast home meet of the season, May 10. the Wildcatsboys' team earned 125 points, followed by Vicenza's45, while the Lady Wildcats scored 72.5 pointsahead of Vicenza's 45. athletes from aviano,Vicenza, Marymount International school andamerican Overseas school of Rome gathered forthe naples meet to improve times and qualify forthe european Championships in Germany. theWildcats track and field team travels to aviano thisweekend for their final meet of the regular season.(Photo by Steve Cusumano)
Students and teachers fromNaples secondary schools"Fonseca" and "Serra" wereguests at the NaplesAmerican High School on theSupport Site of U.S. NavalSupport Activity Naples inGricignano di Aversa, April28, for a one-day culturalexchange. The Italians were all stu-
dents of U.S. FulbrightEnglish Teaching AssistantEmily Schafer and were"shadow students" for theday, accompanying anAmerican partner to theirnormal classes and seeing anAmerican education up close. The Fulbright Commission
promotes academic ex-changesbetween Italy and the UnitedStates and began in 1948. Itfosters cultural exchangesbetween Italy and the UnitedStates through scholarships inall fields: including sciences,humanities, social sciencesand the arts.The Naples American High
School’s Italian languageteacher Roberta Pennasilicofacilitated the exchange,which is one of many she doesthroughout the school yearwith high schools in theCampanian region. Under the aegis of the US-
Italy Fulbright Commissionand in cooperation with theItalian Ministry of Education,Fulbright English Teaching
From the U.S. Consulate
Public Affairs Section
Cultural Exchange Takes Place at Naples High School
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Italian
Ambassador
Attends Italian
Sailors’ Winging
Ceremony in US By Jay Cope,
NAS Whiting Field Public Affairs
Two Italian officers receivedan incredible honor, May 9,when their country's ambassa-dor to the United Statesattended their WingingCeremony at Naval Air StationWhiting Field in Milton, Fla.His Excellency Claudio
Bisogniero attended the cere-mony in which Lt. j.g. LorenzoDuranti and Lt. j.g. MatteoRicasoli from the Italian navyand twelve American aviatorswere designated helicopterpilots.In addition to teaching 100
percent of the Navy, Marineand Coast Guard helicopterpilots, Training Air Wing 5 iscurrently training 44 foreignstudents from six differentcountries: Norway, Italy, SaudiArabia, Mexico, India andFrance. Italy has the largestnumber of students at 14.The bond between the two
countries was a point of empha-sis as Bisogniero addressed theassembled families and guestsof the newly minted pilots."Together we will continue to
work and train, side-by-side ina long-standing partnership forjustice and freedom,"Bisogniero stated.The two-day visit also encom-
passed a reception with all theItalian students at NavalAviation Schools Command inPensacola and an orientationdetailing the training processall students go through in pri-mary training with TrainingAir Wing 5, including time in aT-6B "Texan II" simulator.A former officer in the Italian
army, Bisogniero entered theItalian Foreign Service in May 1978. He has served in embassies across the globe,including Beijing, China;Brussels, Belgium; andWashington D.C. prior to his appointment as the NATODeputy Secretary General in 2007.
see Italian Ambassador Page 4
Assistants have beenassigned this year to highschools in Campania, Sicily,
Basilicata and Puglia to serveas native speakers of English.In exchange, the young
Americans obtain a uniquecultural immersion into thedaily life and traditions of
Armed Forces Olympics Postponed to June 13Due to multiple conflicting events taking place this
Friday, May 16, NSA Naples is postponing the ArmedForces Olympics at Carney Park to Friday, June 13. TheArmed Forces Olympics should be a fun event that all mil-itary personnel can enjoy and participate without otherrequired commitments. We apologize for the inconven-ience and short-notice, but this relief will allow for greaterparticipation and a more enjoyable event for all.Additionally, due to the change, all post offices will now beopen May 16. For more information, call DSN 626-6489 or081-568-2141.
Notification of Mail Return As has been announced for several months, all personnel
should have been changing their mailing addresses to thenew Zip+4 construct, which is a USPS requirement. Thedeadline for this change was April 15. Starting July 1,mail not utilizing the Zip+4 construct will be returned tosender. Please contact your mail orderly if you have notreceived your new address or have had any trouble chang-ing your address so we can ensure no vital mail isreturned.
Now - June 30: Limited Veterinary TreatmentFacility Availability
In the European theater, Remote Online VeterinaryRecord (ROVR) system training and implementation isscheduled until June 30, during which time VTF opera-tions at the NSA Naples VTF will be reduced significant-ly to allow for integration of the new system. After imple-mentation of the ROVR system, veterinary patientrecords will be capable of being electronically transferredto all military locations, and will allow for standardizationof prices and practices throughout all military locations.Customers should be aware of the reduction in servicesavailable and immediately locate a local national veteri-nary facility for animal care.
Summer Day Camp Registration Now OpenSummer Day Camp Registration for currently enrolled
School Age Care children ages 5-13 will is now open.Adventure Plus Camp is for 10-13 year-olds, and includesexciting field trips, rock wall climbing, robotics and morefun. Register at the Support Site Youth Center from 6 a.m.to 6 p.m. Priority 1 and 2 registration is currently ongoingfor active-duty single parents with custody, active-dutydual-military parents, and for active duty with a full timeworking spouse or spouses who are full time students..Summer Day Camp runs weekly from June 16 to Aug. 22.For more information call DSN 629-4722 or 081-811-4722.
May 16: Naples Elementary School PTA SpringCarnival
The NES PTA Spring Carnival fundraising event will beheld at Naples Elementary School from 4 to 7 p.m. onFriday, May 16. Advance tickets will be six for $1 untilMay 12, four tickets for $1 until May 16. In addition to thegame tickets, a meal ticket will be available for $5. Flyerswill be sent home regarding ticket sales. If you do not havea child at NES, please contact the PTA directly to pur-chase tickets. The PTA will need volunteers to help withcollecting tickets and running games, set up and clean up.If you have experience with face-painting, balloon art, orwould just like to volunteer your time, please contact theNES PTA. For more information, contact the NES PTA [email protected].
May 16: Jason Michael Carroll ShowKick off the Customer Appreciation Weekend with a free
show at Support Site Central Park. There will be a cook-out (while supplies last) at 6 p.m. offered by the NEX withthe show beginning at 7:30 p.m. Jason Michael Carroll isbrought to Naples by CNIC and Navy Entertainment. Foradditional info, call DSN 626-4894 or 081-568-4894.
May 17: America’s Armed Forces Kids RunAn annual fun run for children under the age of 15 will
be start at the Support Site Central Park and end at theNEX Customer Appreciation parking lot. Registrationbegins on the day of the run at 7 a.m., with the ½ mile runbeginning at 8 a.m., the mile run at 8:15 a.m., and the 2mile run at 8:30 a.m. All children will receive an event T-shirt. The run is free and parents are welcome to runalongside their children in the race. For more info, call theYouth Sports at DSN 629-4729 or 081-811-4729.
May 17: Adult 5K Fun RunStart off the Customer Appreciation Weekend with a fun
run which includes male & female divisions for ages 18-29, 30-39 and 40+. First and second place finishers ineach division will receive a New Balance gift certificate tobe redeemed at the NEX. Registration is free and will beheld at 6 a.m. at the NEX parking lot. Race begins at 7a.m. For more info, call DSN 629-6528/9 or 081-811-6528/9.
May 21: Mrs. Holly Petraeus Town Hall MeetingsMrs. Holly Petraeus, assistant director of the Consumer
Financial Protection Bureau Office of Service MemberAffairs, will hold two town hall meetings at theCapodichino auditorium on Wednesday, May 21 at 9:15a.m. for active duty personnel and at 3:55 p.m. for activeduty, family members and retirees. Petraeus will be avail-able to discuss consumer financial products and servicessuch as mortgages, credit cards, student loans, and lend-ing. All hands are encouraged to attend. For any ques-tions, please call the NSA Naples Protocol office at DSN626-4313/5176.
May 21-June 10: Tiger Sharks Swim TeamEvaluations
The Naples Tiger Sharks swim team will begin evalua-tions for their summer swim program and swim teamfrom May 21 through June 10 at the Capodichino indoorpool. Swimmers aged 6-12 must be able to demonstrate 50meters (2 lengths) and swimmers aged 13-19 must demon-strate a 100 meter swim (4 lengths). Both age groups mustdemonstrate two of the four competitive strokes for theirswim evaluation. Please email Jane Higgins, the TigerSharks head coach, at [email protected] to set upa date and time for an evaluation.
May 23: Navy Second Class Swimmer QualificationTesting
Open to active-duty personnel. Requirements include25m each front crawl, back crawl, breast-stroke, elemen-tary backstroke; abandon ship (tower) jump into deepwater; prone & supine floats. Each element must be per-formed to standards as per NETC1552/16. Email anattendance confirmation to [email protected] week prior to scheduled test date.
May 24: Rafting with NOR CenterThis Class I + / II+ whitewater river rafting trip is suit-
able for ages 12 and older. Transportation, guide, and allequipment is included in the price of €49/adults and €39ages 12-14. A minimum of 7 people is required; deadlineis May 19. For more information, call the Support SiteNOR Center at DSN 629-4947.
May 28: Naples Elementary School Hosting ‘Moovin’On Up’
Moovin' On Up is a transition event for Pre-K- 5thgraders at Naples Elementary School. The event will takeplace on May 28, from 4-5:30 p.m. at NES. All commandsand private organizations that organize children's activi-ties in the summer are encouraged to reserve a tableASAP to share information with parents and children.Please contact the School Liaison office at 629-6549 foradditional information. You may also [email protected].
June 7: Father-Daughter Dance at Support SiteRegistration for the Club Beyond Father-Daughter
Dance 2014 is open now until May 30. The dance will takeplace in the Support Site Courtyard by the Chapel onSaturday, June 7 from 7 to 10 p.m. All girls in grades 7-12are invited to attend. The cost of admission is $10 per fam-ily and registration is being collected at the USO SupportSite office. The attire for the dance is formal with dressu n i f o r m soptional forservice mem-bers. For moreinformation,please contactArturo Paulinoat [email protected] DSN 629-4603.
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While it may be hard tobelieve, summer is rapidlyapproaching. With warmingtemperatures and longerdays, we all have the oppor-tunity to get out more andenjoy all that SouthernItaly--and Europe--has tooffer. This last weekend, oneof our shipmates was doingjust that, and was involvedin a serious boating accidentthat left him lucky to bealive. Take this opportunityto consider summer safetyand remember to employ your common sense and risk man-agement. ORM should be part of your liberty plans. Thereare still safety stand-down sessions available if you haven’tbeen able to attend in recent days. Off-duty mishaps can beserious and deadly; think about safety and all you do andwatch out for one another. Remember, if you are involved inan accident while on liberty, contact your command safetyoffice as soon as possible.With warmer days, comes air conditioning on Support Site,
which will be completely turned on in all units by May 20. Ifyou are experiencing problems with your A/C, call theHousing trouble desk at DSN 626-4285/4286 for assistance.We’ll also see the pool at Support Site open next Saturday,May 24, and remain open from noon to 7 p.m. on weekendsuntil the school year ends. Subsequently, pool hours onSupport Site will be Friday to Tuesday, noon to 7 p.m. TheCarney Park pool will open Friday, June 13, and will remainopen each weekend (Friday through Sunday) all summerlong, from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily. The Carney Park pool willclose at the start of the school year, Aug. 24. The Support Sitepool will drop back to weekend-only hours on that date aswell, remaining open on weekends through September asweather permits.Speaking of the school year ending, this is an excellent time
to get the kids registered for the upcoming (2014-15) schoolyear. While many families have already taken this step, time-ly registration is necessary to ensure we have appropriatestaffing levels for this fall and ease the creation of schoolschedules. This weekend has many opportunities for the whole family
with the NEX Customer Appreciation Days at Support Site.Kicking off the festivities tonight, there will be a cookout at6 p.m. followed by the Jason Michael Carroll concert at theCentral Park Amphitheater. Tomorrow and Sunday there willbe performances by the Vans BMX Bike Team, Sideswipe,Solo Circus, plus an opportunity to meet distinguished Medalof Honor recipients and Mr. Daryl Hunter, professionalwildlife photographer and writer. Over $12,000 in NEX giftcards will be given away, including one card valued at $2,000.Shirts, trips, televisions and more will also be distributed asprizes over the course of the weekend. Bring the family andenjoy a great event!
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FOR FLEET AND FAMILY SUPPORT CENTER (FFSC) EVENTS, SEE PAGE 5.
VOLUNTEERS NEEDEDNAPLES OVERSEAS SUPPORT CLUB (NOSC) is seeking a committed vol-
unteer to serve as fundraising vice president for the 2014-15 board term. Fora job description, go to www.noscitaly.com or email [email protected].
NAPLES HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETIC BOOSTER CLUB is looking fornew board members. Consider offering your time to further the work of theAthletic Booster Club. The club is accepting nominations and applicationsfor the 2014-15 Board. We will call for a membership-wide vote in May, withthe new Board installed in June. The current board is working to have sum-mer and fall kick off plans in place to ease the transition, as well as ahealthy bank account to seed 2014-15 Wildcat Athletics. Job descriptionsfor president, vice president, treasurer, secretary, membership, Webmaster,publicity/marketing and spirit wear can be found at www.naplesbooster-club.com in the documents section. Please contact [email protected] or [email protected] for more information.
USO NAPLES is looking for outgoing and enthusiastic volunteers to jointheir committee to make a tangible difference in the community throughevents and special projects. If interested, please email Luisa Mazzella [email protected] or call the USO Capodichino office at DSN 626-5713.
NAVY BALL COMMITTEE 2014 is looking for new volunteers to help withfundraising events to support this year's Navy Birthday Ball. Everyone is wel-come to participate. Events include cookouts, car washes, golf tournaments,assisting with bagging at the Navy Exchange and volunteering at the NOSCThrift Store. If interested, please contact MM1 Rose at DSN 626-5303.
ARGOSY UNIVERSITY is looking for participants to take part in anexploratory study on Military Vs. Civilian Leadership. Volunteers would takepart in a one-hour interview detailing previous military leadership role(s) andyour current civilian leadership role. If interested, please contact Lovell Jonesat 340-959-1173 or [email protected].
NAPLES AMERICAN RED CROSS (ARC) needs volunteers. If you are inter-ested in volunteering or in taking a CPR/First Aid class, call 081-568-4788 or626-4788 for more information. You can also "like" our Facebook page -American Red Cross Naples - to keep up with current opportunities.
FLEET AND FAMILY SUPPORT CENTER is looking for volunteers to assist in the event of an emergency. Volunteers could be called upon iffamilies are relocated to Support Site due to a natural disaster or similaremergency that exceeds what the FFSC staff can support. Volunteers maygreet families, inquire about needs, organize supplies, complete paperwork,etc. Being on the list does not obligate anyone to a future event. If you areinterested in volunteering for this, please call 081-811-6372 or [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, please con-tact Arturo Paulino at [email protected] for an appointment.
NAVY-MARINE CORPS RELIEF SOCIETY OPERATION CLIP & SAVE(coupons): 081-568-3913.
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].
THE AMERICAN SOCCER CLUB (ASC) OF NAPOLI is looking for qualifiedcoaches. Those interested in coaching should e-mail [email protected].
ONGOING/ON THE HORIZONNAVY LEAGUE NAPLES has three missions: to enhance the morale of active
duty personnel and their families; to inform Congress and the Americanpublic on the importance of strong sea services; and to support youth throughprograms such as the Junior ROTC that expose young people to the values ofour sea services. Personnel interested in joining or participating with theNavy League should contact Betty Reese at 081-526-8051. For more informa-tion, visit www.navyleague.org.
THE NAPLES TOASTMASTERS CLUB provides materials and experience toimprove competent communication and leadership skills. Meetings are at 6:30p.m. on the first & third Tuesdays of the month at the Support Site CommunityCenter. Guests are always welcome. For more information, visitwww.naplestoastmasters.wix.com/toastmastersnaples or like us on Facebook"Toastmasters Naples Italy."
NAPLES AREA FIRST CLASS PETTY OFFICERS ASSOCIATION is com-posed of members from different rates with one mission. As a service organiza-tion, we enhance community relations, promote awareness of our duties asSailors, and fortify the professional and social welfare of our service members.We normally convene every other week alternating Tuesdays and Thursdays.Visit us and learn how you can participate and feel free to bring a friend! Formore information, please contact YN1 Gordon at DSN: 626-7733.
THE KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS, San Gennaro Council 14853 meets everythird Sunday of the month at 12:30 p.m. in the Support Site chapel offices.For more information, email Robert Kenney at [email protected] orvisit our Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/groups/sangen-naro14853/.
CLUB BEYOND is a youth group run by Naval Support Activity NaplesReligious Ministries. Club Beyond is open to children in grades 7 through12, and meets Wednesdays at 5:30 p.m. in the Chapel Fellowship Hallat the Support Site. For more information, please contact Arturo at [email protected].
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Italian News Briefs•• ••
Compiled by Teresa Merola
Roof Damage Discovered at Caserta PalaceA large hole opened up in the roof of the 18th century
Royal Bourbon Palace of Caserta, May 8, raising manycomplaints about the Air Force’s military presencethere. The Italian culture minister Dario Franceschinisaid he reached a deal with Defense Minister RobertaPinotti that the military would soon leave the palace.The Italian Air Force occupies only 20-25 percent of thepalace, said Fanceschini.
Naples Participating in European NightsThe City of Naples agreed to participate in the 10th
edition of the European night openings of museums andmonuments celebrated on Saturday, May 17 in 40 coun-tries and involving more than 3,000 museums. Citizensand tourists can visit the Maschio Angioino castle, SanDomenico Maggiore complex and the PAN museumuntil midnight.
University in Milan Announces Many ClassesTaught in English
Despite a court ruling, the dean of one of the mostfamous and oldest Italian univesities in Milanannounced that 29 out of 36 degree courses will betaught in English language starting in the next aca-demic year. In order to stay competitive at a globallevel, the dean said he had no choice but to adopt theEnglish languarge, even if 150 professor at the univer-sity were against it, and despite it being approved bythe university’s governing board. The opponent profes-sor argued that it was wrong for an Italian public uni-versity to force staff and students to use English, andthat teaching in a second language would diminish thelearning quality.The univesity dean’s intention is tohave international classes with many foreign students,and to use English as a way of attracting them.
Blue Flag Beaches Increase in ItalyThe Blue Flag award for clean water and pristine sands
increased in Italy this year. In 2014, there were 269 BlueFlag beaches in a total of 140 municipalities nationwide.Liguria region, in Northwest Italy, has the 20 cleanestbeaches, followed by Tuscany with 18 and the central
Marche region with 17. Sardinia lost a Blue Flag whileSicily gained two for a total of six Blue Flag beaches each.Blue Flag works with the United Nations’ EnvironmentProgram and analyzed beaches and marinas worldwidesince 1987 to monitor quality and cleanliness.
‘Mozzarella King’ Arrested for Alleged MafiaTies
Police arrested one of Italy’s biggest producers of moz-zarella cheese in Naples. His nickname “mozzarellaking,” has been accused of dealing with the Camorramafia clan since 1983. According to the investigation,he received financial support from a clan involved inextortion racket towards landowners in theMondragone area, where his company is based. He wasarrested in 2012 when he was accused of producing con-taminated mozzarella cheese from a faulty machine. Hewas later released because a Naples court found unreli-able evidence against him.
‘Cava Canem’ Mosaic vieWable in PompeiiVisitors in Pompeii were able to admire one of the
most famous mosaics in the world known as the “CavaCanem,” a little picture of a dog with black fur in the actof snarling against bad guys who wanted to enter intothe house. The mosaic is located at the entrance of thehouse called “Il poeta tragic,” which is right in front ofthe central spas in the ancient city. The mosaic isundergoing restoration and the superintendent ofPompeii decided to make it visible on weekends and onholidays when workers stop the restoration.
Mika Headlining Weekend Nutella FestivitiesNaples is expecting about 100,000 people on Sunday,
May 18 for the 50th anniversary of Nutella chocolate.Festivities will be celebrated around the world from theU.K. to Canada, from Dubai to New York and they willend in Naples in Piazza Plebiscito. There will beSunday morning shows dedicated to children and themain concert will start in the evening with Britishsinger Mika and other national and internationalguests. Metro line 1 and funicular railways will extendtheir operational hours until 2 a.m.
toriona Farrell placed 3rd place in the 16-18 category of the regional judging of the Boys & Girls Clubs of
america's ImageMakers national Photography Contest with the photo "neapolitan Musician." Camden Kasparek
placed 3rd place in the 6-9 category with the photo "Big Clock" and Patrick Carnahan placed 1st place in the 13-
15 category with the photo "Overcast." the naples school age Care and teen Center held weekly clubs for the
kids to take photos, which were put on display on base and selections were entered into the regional contest.
the three regional winners will next head to the national exhibit in the U.s. (Photo by Toriona Farrell)
3 CYP naples Photographers Win at Regional Level
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Sailors reminded toVerify PriMS data
He was named the Ambassador of Italy to the United States andpresented his credentials to President Barrack Obama Jan. 18,2012.As a fan of both sailing and flying, Bisogniero said he appreciates
the area's history and military mission."I have the deepest respect for the high skills the men and women
have who defend your country," he said. "I am extremely impressedwith NAS Whiting Field and the flight training program. The his-torical value Whiting Field has for both the school and the train-ing done here for the students from so many countries are part ofthe solid and long-standing friendships our countries maintain."
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air traffic Controller 1st Class Chanieta Bradley and Chief Master-at-arms Juan skewes, command fit-ness leaders for naval support activity naples, monitor sailors beginning the two-minute push-ups sec-tion of their semiannual physical readiness test at the support site Fit Forum gymnasium, May 2. (Photosby MCC Travis Simmons)
sailors perform curl ups during a two-minute window as part of their semiannual physical readiness testat the Fit Forum gymnasium, May 2.
With many semi-annual Physical FitnessAssessments (PFA) coming to an end, Navyofficials remind Sailors to verify their resultsin the Physical Readiness InformationManagement System (PRIMS).All commands are required to report their PFA
data via PRIMS no later than 30 days after con-ducting the PFA in accordance with guidelinesestablished in the Navy's Physical ReadinessProgram instruction, OPNAVINST 6110.1J.Each Sailor must have a record for both PFAcycles in the year, even if the record reflectsnon-participation status due to deployment,
individual augmentee, medical waiver, etc.Sailors need to verify their data within 60
days so that any corrections can be made bythe Command Fitness Leader at the commandlevel. After six months of a PFA completion,record changes can only be made by PRIMSadministrators at Navy Personnel Command,which requires a letter of correction from theindividual's commanding officer, on letterhead, that grants authorization to make thechange. For more information in PRIMS and physical
readiness visit the Navy' Physical Readinesswebsite: www.npc.navy.mil/support/21st_Century_Sailor/physical/Pages/default2.aspx
From Navy Personnel Command Public Affairs
In the event of an emergency or to report
Emergency Dispatch Centerat 081-568-4911 or 5911.
(On-Base Dial 9-1-1)
For non-emergency assistance,
call 081-568-5638.
Every day, while more than 400,000 Sailors aresupporting the Navy on shore-based installationsand aboard ships deployed around the world, manyspouses are supporting their loved ones from thehomefront.As service members serve to protect the United
States and fulfill the Navy’s mission, their husbandsand wives make the same sacrifice to serve theirspouse.As part of the May National Military Appreciation
Month, six national observances were established tohighlight contributions of military service membersand their families. To highlight the sacrifices of mili-tary spouses, Military Spouse Appreciation Day isheld annually the Friday before Mother's Day."Military Spouse Appreciation Day was established
to recognize and express gratitude for the contribu-tions, service and sacrifices made by our nation's mil-itary spouses," said Matt Straughan, FamilyReadiness Program Director at Commander, NavyInstallations Command (CNIC).The first Military Spouse Appreciation Day was
recognized by President Ronald Reagan on May 23,1984 to recognize the importance of military spouses'commitment to the readiness and well-being of mili-tary members. President Barack Obama released a message last
year that called all military spouses the core of theArmed Forces."As long as there have been courageous men and
women willing to protect our Union and our ideals,there have been extraordinary spouses at their side -- patriots in their own right who serve and sacrificein ways many cannot fathom," said Obama.According to Straughan, it is important to let fami-
ly members know their country is grateful for thesacrifices they made to ensure all Sailors can focuson the mission.
"Navy spouses endure lengthy deployments andfrequent permanent change of station (PCS) moves,"he said. "They must always remain flexible, readyand resilient, which can sometimes mean sacrificingtheir goals, dreams and careers."There are many challenges to military life where
Navy spouses must acclimate themselves to unfamil-iar customs. The Navy has specific traditions thatdate back to its establishment on October 13, 1775,which not only the Sailor must adjust to, but also thespouse. Deployments and relocation to an overseasduty station are just a few obstacles that Navy fami-lies endure throughout a Sailor's career. "Many spouses are also faced with the challenge of
maintaining a career, which is portable and allowsfor them to grow, advance and maintain their licen-sure or certification as they move from state to state,or country to country," said Straughan.This year, the Navy's Fleet and Family Readiness
(FFR) program will host events in celebration ofMilitary Spouse Appreciation Day. The FFR program also offers resources to spouses
throughout the year including deployment supporttraining which helps families cope during extendeddeployments, Family Readiness Groups, which sup-ports family members during times of personalcrises, and Navy Ombudsman, who act as the middleman between family members and the service mem-ber's command."There are a variety of resources available both on
installations as well as in the local community," saidStraughan. "Spouses should contact their local Fleetand Family Support Center or their commandOmbudsman to find out what resources are availablebefore a crisis occurs. Knowledge is power, and know-ing where to go and who to turn to will alleviatestress before it becomes overwhelming."Straughan also expressed his gratitude on behalf of
the CNIC Navy Fleet and Family Readiness team toall Navy spouses.
Navy Honors Military Spouses in Support of Appreciation Day
Neo Kit Preparations to Consider
By MC1 Kiona Miller, Defense Media Activity
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May 16, 2014
UPCOMING FFSC NAPLES EVENTSCall 081-811-6372 for more information or to register.
All classes require registration.
• May 19 – 20, Technical Training Track (pilot), 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., SupportSite FFSC .
• May 19, Employment Opportunities in Naples, 1 to 3p.m., Support SiteFFSC
• May 20, Easy Italian, 9 a.m. to noon, Support Site FFSC (3 of 3 Sessions)• May 21,Relaxation Techniques for Labor & Delivery, 3 to 4:30 p.m.
Support Site (1 of 2 Sessions)• May 21, Saving and Investing, 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Support Site FFSC • May 21, TAP Capstone, 9 a.m. to noon, Support Site FFSC• May 21, Managing Your Mood, 2 to 4 p.m., Support Site (3 of 4 Sessions) • May 22, Smooth Move, 8 a.m. to noon, Support Site FFSC • May 22, Becoming a Love & Logic Parent, 10 a.m. to noon, Support Site
FFSC (3 of 7 Sessions)• May 27, How To Make Homemade Fragoncello (variation of Limoncello
flavored with strawberry)• May 27, Federal Employment Process, 1 to 4 p.m., Support Site FFSC • May 28, Sponsorship Training, 9 a.m. to noon, Support Site FFSC • May 28, Relaxation Techniques for Labor and Delivery, 3 to 4:30 p.m.,
Support Site FFSC (2 of 2 Sessions) • May 28, Managing Your Mood, 2 to 4 p.m., Support Site (4 of 4 Sessions) • May 28, Italian Cooking Class, 9:45 a.m. to 2 p.m., (Leaves from Support
Site – Meeting Point is inside Support Site TLA Lobby) Note: Cost is Euro15, 00 to be paid at the Restaurant. Requires prior purchase of 2 E1 bus tick-ets at NEX Coffee Shop
• May 30, Becoming a Love & Logic Parent, 10 a.m. to noon, Support SiteFFSC (4 of 7 Sessions)
• May 30, Nurturing Touch Child & Infant Massage, noon to 1:30 p.m.,Support Site FFSC
• May 30 Legal Assistance, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., (appointments only), SupportSite FFSC
UPCOMING FFSC GAETA EVENTSCall 081-568-8354 for more information or to register.
All classes require registration.• May 22, Intercultural Field Trip to Campodimele, 9 to 11 a.m. • May 29, Historical Trails of Sperlonga and Photographic Workshop,
9:15 a.m. to 2 p.m.
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.
Energy Conservation
From the NSA Naples Command Investigative Division and NCIS
Crime Report for May 7 - May 13
Non-combatant EvacuationOperations (NEO) are conductedto evacuate civilian noncombat-ants and non-essential militarypersonnel from locations in a for-eign nation during time of endan-germent to a designated safehaven. NEOs are normally conducted to
evacuate United States citizenswhose lives are in danger from ahostile environment or naturaldisaster. NEOs may also includethe evacuation of U.S. militarypersonnel and dependents, select-ed citizens of the host nation andthird country nationals.NSA Naples will be holding a
NEO exercise May 29 to familiar-ize key players with the processand to simulate all necessarytasks used during an actual short-notice, ordered evacuation, includ-ing transportation, registration
and monitoring of evacuees.Below is a checklist from Fleet
and Family Support Center forfamilies to have in case of anactual NEO event. Along with adisaster preparedness kit for youand your family, consider havingthe following NEO kit items inyour home and readily available. □ *ID Card□ *Passport□ *NEO Registration (NEO
Census Form)□ *Authorization/Designation
for Emergency Pay &Allowances, DD Form 1337(for military)
□ *Authorization for EmergencyEvacuation Advance &Allotment Payments for DODCivilian Employees, DD Form2461
tificate, medical and immu-nization records, etc.)
□ Passports for all members□ Sojourner's Permits□ Housing Documents (invento-
ry, housing contract, etc.)□ Copy of Vehicle Registration
(Replaced vehicle controlform)
□ Other Legal Documents(insurance policies, powers-of-attorneys, etc.)
□ Traveler's Checks or OtherForms of Currency
□ Copy of NEO Instruction andLocal Map
□ Completed NoncombatantInformation Card
□ Instructions to DependentsUpon Return to the U.S.
(*Denotes required documents/items)
From NSA Naples Public Affairs
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SECNAV Answers Questionsfrom Around the FleetThe Secretary of the Navy Ray
Mabus held a live television all-hands call April 29 from the stu-dios at the Defense Media Activity.During the event, he took ques-tions from Sailors and Marinesacross the globe. Below is a selec-tion of questions and his answers.
Q: With the situation going onin Ukraine and Russia, doyou have any vision on ourpresence having a greaterimpact on the actual con-flict?
A: What we do is we give options;we give the national leadershipoptions. We sent an extra ship intothe Black Sea. We have got addi-tional Marines in Bulgaria andRomania as part of the Black Searotational force, and we're doingwork with our allies in the Balticsand around Europe. Our job, as Isaid before, is to be not just at theright place at the right time, butthe right place all the time so thatour national leadership has thoseoptions. So that they can make adecision as to what our responseis, what we do in this crisis or inany other sort of crisis. But that'swhat the Navy and Marine Corpsgive this country and that's whywe are never a garrison force.That's why we're never at home forvery long. That's why we are for-ward deployed.Q: What is the SECNAV's posi-
tion concerning the nation-al funding, and how doesSECNAV see the next tenyears affecting the pro-posed DOD budget?
A: Great question. Number one,we were under sequester for abouta year, and it's just a dumb, dumbway to cut. Everybody expects aswe come out of two wars that we'regoing to spend less on defense, butthe important thing is how do wedo that? How do we do it in asmart way? How do we do it in away that keeps the capabilitiesthat we need? How do we do it in away that keeps the tools for youthat we need to have?
So Congress fixed '14 and '15.Now they didn't get back up towhere the president's budget was,but they gave us some stability for'14 and '15 so we can do some plan-ning. Past '15 it's up in the air.Sequester is supposed to kick backin, in '16 going forward, but we'reworking very hard to make surethat we don't cut in this mindlessway and just using this meat-axeapproach. The National DefenseStrategy of the United States thepresident announced in January of2012 is a maritime strategy. ...Forus to do that, we've got to keep agreat Navy and a great MarineCorps. We've got to grow the fleet.We've got to make sure that wehave that presence, and that'swhat one of my jobs is in terms ofmaking sure that the budget wehave reaches what we need to do.Now we're going to take some riskin some areas, but what we'regoing to focus on are things likebuilding ships to make sure thatwe can maintain that presence.
We're going to focus on the thingsthat will try to make sure that theforce, that you, have everythingthat you need to do [your jobs.]Looking out 10 years, if you can onthe budget, we're growing thefleet, we're trying to keep faithwith Sailors and Marines.
Now the Marines are comingdown in numbers. The Marineswent up from 175,000 to 202,000during the surge in Iraq. We'recoming back down right now. Thenumber for the Marines that we'redrawing back down to is 182,000Marines. Marines can do the jobthat we need to do with 182,000,and we can keep faith as longwe're given enough time to do that.We can keep faith with Marines
and with their families in terms ofhow we get to that 182,000. Theother thing though that's beenhurting us in the budget, is thesethings called continuing resolu-tions.
Congress doesn't pass a budgeton time. We're supposed to have abudget by the first of October. It'sbeen the spring in a lot of years. Infact I've been secretary for nowalmost five years, we have neverhad a budget on time since I'vebeen secretary. And if you've got acontinuing resolution going, youcan't do things like put a ship in ashipyard because that's called anew start. You can't spend anymore money on a program thanyou spent the year before, regard-less of the need. And so, we've gotto fix those two things - continuingresolutions and sequester - all thetime, recognizing that theAmerican people are demandingand should expect that we're goingto spend less on defense, but thatwe will keep this country safe andwe will come down. We will makethese reductions in a smart wayand not in just this "ham handedcut everything a certain percent-age" way.Q: With the smaller military
budget on the horizon, hasthere been any more dis-cussion about replacing thecurrent housing and foodallowance programs, theBAH and BAS, with a stan-dard locality allow ancethat we consolidate ourdependent allowance, OHAand COLA together? Andthen, can you comment onhow this might affect over-seas military families withregard to our housing andliving allow ances?
A: I don't know of any effort tomove toward that one localallowance that you talked about,and that would be a DOD-widething. That wouldn't be just aNavy or just a Marine Corps doingit. That would be for the jointforce; that would be for everybody.As I said, I don't know of anymovement in that way. The thingsthat we're doing, the things thathave been recommended on thingslike pay and allowance, is to slowsome of the growth.
It's not to cut anybody. It's not tocut any pay. It's not to cut any-body's pay, it's not to cut anybody'sallowances, but it is to slow thegrowth. Because military pay andallowances have grown 40 percentmore than the private sector overthe last decade or more, and we'regetting to a point, and we're reallyat that point, where we're going tohave to decide whether we are ableto buy the tools that your husbandand fellow Marines and fellowSailors need to do the job, in orderto get, because personnel costs aretaking up such a large part of thebudget.
In the Marines, for example, 63,64 percent of every dollar, so 63cents of every dollar goes for per-sonnel costs. It's not because theMarines are more expensive, infact they're cheaper than anyother service that we've got. It'sjust that we have gotten to thatpoint where you've got to make achoice: either we're going to get alot smaller, or we're not going tohave the tools that we need, orwe're going to slow the growth alittle bit. Slow the growth onthings like BAH, slow the growthon pay raises, slow the growth onsome of the healthcare cost.Without doing all this, in thewords that our CNO uses, there'squality of life. With pay and bene-fits and for families there's alsoquality of work. Do you have thethings that you need to do yourjob? And do you have the trainingthat you need to do that job for thecountry? And we've just got tokeep that balance.
From All Hands Magazine
won't change the system, it won'tchange the amounts of whateverretirement you would get in anyother way.Q: What can be done to
improve the joint travelregulations for singleSailors serving in OCONUSduty assignments? TheJFTR rules seem to beinconsistent with how sin-gle Sailors and marriedSailors are treated withrespect to housingallowances and pay entitle-ments. For instance, mar-ried Sailors on OCONUSPCS orders get housing anddislocation allowanceswhile single Sailors do not.
A: That's one of those issues thatwe struggle with all the time. Andthe best answer I can give you ispromise to go back and take a lookat this particular instance. But I'llgo back to my own experience.When I was in 45 years ago I wassingle, I got paid less, I got fewerallowances, I always found myselfon duty on Thanksgiving Day andChristmas Day. I had a family, too.I wasn't married, but I had parentsand aunts and uncles and folks thatI wanted to be with. It is always apull and a tug because we want tomake sure we take care of depend-ents. We want to make sure wetake care of families, but we alsowant to make sure that we are fairin the way that we do it. I'll justtake this and get back to you.Q: I read last week that the
naval research laboratoryhas developed a method tocreate JP-5 equivalent fuelout of sea water. Is thatsomething that is cost effi-cient in that not only willwe produce an equivalentamount of fuel based on theenergy we use, but is itsomething that we aregoing to have to overhaulall our aircraft and shipsbased on the new chemicalcomposition?
A: Well, it's still in the researchphase. It's still in a lab right now.It would be pretty cool if we coulddo it. We seem to have a good bit ofsea water to be able to do that.But, anyway, we've got some, I'vebeen working on energy since thetime I came here. One of therequirements that we have fornew sources of energy is just whatyou were talking about, thatthey've got to be a drop-in fuel ifwe're going to use them across thefleet. If we're going to use themacross our aircraft fleet, becausewe've got most of the fleet we'regoing to have for the next yearsand years, we've got most of theaircraft. And it would be justincredibly prohibitively expensiveto change those engines.
And that's why biofuels thatwe've now demonstrated with thegreat green fleet at RIMPAC twoyears ago, that we're beginning tobuy now have got to be drop-infuels, have to be cost competitivewith fossil fuel, they can't take anyland out of food production. Thoseare our requirements. It would bethe same for any sort of new fuel,
unless it's sort of a niche fuel forsomething like unmanned under-water vehicles or something likethat. Then we could design thevehicle around the fuels, but ifwe're putting in the whole fleetwe've got the engines. And thegreat thing about the biofuel we'veused so far as I said in the answerto previous question, the big newswas no news. The engines didn'tnotice a difference, that's what'sgot to be the case.Q: What are we doing to help
our Sailors and Marinestransition in to the civilianworld?
A: We're trying to do a lot to helpSailors and Marines transition tothe civilian world. Most peoplethat come into the Navy andMarine Corps don't spend a career.They spend one tour, two tours,then they go back out and they dogreat things. We try to start fairlyearly, up to a year before yourtransition date, up to a year beforeyour end of service date, take youthrough some of the benefits thatwill be there for you, take youthrough some of the processes thatyou'll need to go through. Give yousome options in terms of whichway you go, whether you go formore education or whether you gofor a particular set of job skills orjob trainings, so that you can moveright in to the workforce. Orwhether you want to become anentrepreneur, go out and do some-thing, start a business, own yourown, we've got these differenttracks. We've also got an appren-ticeship track that you want to dosomething, I'll take, for example,welding in a shipyard, it relates tosomething you've done before. Wecan put you in with an apprentice-ship program so that as you comeout you can spend some of yourlast service time actually in theseprograms, so that when your serv-ice ends you can move right in to ajob. Employers - the other thingsthat I and a lot of people are work-ing on is making sure that employ-ers get the skill that's coming outof the Navy and Marine Corps andall of our services - because youhave got leadership skills, youhave incredible technical skills.You've got the kind of skills that interms of discipline, in terms of justlife experience, that every employ-er ought to be looking for.
And one of the things we've got todo, and one of the things I thinkwe're beginning to do much better,is to hook those employers up withpeople coming out of the military sothat they can see how good ourSailors and Marines are that aregetting out so that we can see theskill and talent level that theybring to any job. And so that it's nota murky process, and we do that"latch up" before you get out of themilitary and not just sort of say,"Thanks, and see ya." But to havethat good strong transition processin place, make sure that you availyourself of all the things we've gotout there that can help make thattransition, and to help make you asmuch of a success in the civilianworld that you were in the Navy orMarine Corps.
Q: What are some of theadvantages and disadvan-tages about the eight-month deployment, and ifthere are any plans to sta-bilize the deployment cyclein the future?
A: The answer I just gave to theother question, we're trying to reg-ularize deployments, and we'retrying to make sure that wereward people who spend a lot oftime at sea. We've increasedcareer sea pay. So if you are at seafor three years cumulative, you'regoing to see a 25-percent increasein sea pay. If you're at sea forthree years in a row, then you'regoing to get sea pay premium, andwe're doubling that from 100 dol-lars a month to 200 dollars amonth. If you're E-5 to E-9 andyou've spent eight years in yourcareer at sea, then anytime you'reassigned to a ship, you're going toget a combination of those two.We're also looking at giving addi-tional allowances if deploymentsgo over a certain length. So if theygo much over six months, we'relooking at extra pay for Sailorsand Marines that are at sea forthat long because that is a really,really long time to be at sea.
I was in the Navy more than 40years ago, and six-month deploy-ments then were pretty standard.And six months is not a shortamount of time to be away fromhome, and so using this OptimizedFleet Response plan we're tryingto make sure that our deploy-ments are stable, ... that you canplan for it, that you and your fam-ilies can plan for it, you knowwhen you're going to be training,you know when you're going to goon deployment, that you knowwhen you're going to come back.And that we reward people that goto sea and that go to sea a lotbecause we are the Navy, andthat's our job is to be forwarddeployed. We are the Marines, andthat's our job to be forwarddeployed and they're around theworld and not just at a base backat home. But we understand thestress that puts on people, on theirfamilies, and we want to, numberone: make it more certain, andnumber two: reward you for doingthat.Q: Noticing the recent
changes in policies and reg-ulations, do you see any-thing being implementedfor women with differenthair types and texture,such as African-Americanand Hispanics, to be able towear our hair in a morenatural state?
A: That's one of the things thatwe're looking at right now. We'relooking at that across the services.Not just for African-Americanwomen, but for everybody. Does itmake sense? What allows you todo your mission and you know,isn't it just a big old pain to keepup? And we're going to have theanswers pretty soon. TheSecretary of Defense has giventhat to every service to look at,and I've had a bunch of conversa-tions with Sailors and Marinesabout this, and I hope that withsome of your input we can get agood answer on this.Q: How will budget cuts affect
retirement for active dutymilitary?
A: Well, Congress has got a com-mission looking at retirement.They're going to report - I thinkit's early next year. But the notionthat everybody has, everybody inleadership, is that whateverretirement system you joinedunder, that's the retirement sys-tem you'll retire under. So that ifany changes are made to retire-ment it'll be for people who joinedafter those changes are made. So Ithink the answer to your questionis nothing. It won't change. It
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Master Chief Petty Officer ofthe Navy (MCPON) MikeStevens visited service mem-bers at the Senior EnlistedAcademy and the CommandMaster Chief/Chief of the Boatcourse at Naval StationNewport where he discussedleadership development."As chief petty officers, we
must set and maintain thehighest of standards," saidStevens. "As such, we must setthe conditions for success byleading and setting the exam-ple and mentoring our sailors.And we must do so by treatingthem with dignity and respect."During his visit, MCPON
talked about the importance ofhaving an informed and trust-ed command triad."A successful triad cannot
fail and a dysfunctional triadcannot succeed," said Stevens."The relationship that youhave with the commandingofficer and executive officer iscritical to the command."MCPON later took a few
By MC2 Martin L. Carey, Office of theMaster Chief Petty Officer of the Navy
MCPoN
Visits Navy's
Premiere
Leadership
School
The Seaman-to-Admiral (STA-21) commis-sioning program, which provides an opportuni-ty for qualified Sailors to receive college educa-tions and Navy commissions, is soliciting appli-cations for fiscal year 2015, as announced inNAVADMIN 101/14.The deadline for submitting application pack-
ages is July 1."We are proud of the STA-21 program and the
amazing Sailors who receive their commissionsthrough it," said Capt. Bob Fink, acting com-mander, Naval Service Training Command(NSTC). "STA-21 officer candidates and theirfamilies benefit from the educational opportu-nity afforded them at our nation's premier uni-versities. Completing their degree in 36months, they remain on active duty with fullpay and allowances, and the Navy pays up to$10,000 per year in support of their tuition, feesand books. STA-21 is truly an investment in theNavy as it shapes our officer corps of thefuture."According to the NAVADMIN released by Vice
Adm. W. F. Moran, Chief of Navy Personnel,application packages must be postmarked on orbefore the July 1 deadline date. Early submis-sion is preferred, as this will allow feedback tothe Sailor for submission of missing or illegibledocuments. The deadline for submission of addi-tional documentation to an applicant's packageis Aug. 1.Before earning their degrees, STA-21 appli-
cants must attend the Naval Science Institute(NSI) course at Officer Training Command(OTC), Naval Station Newport, R.I., prior tobeginning college studies at an NROTC-affiliat-ed college or university. STA-21/NSI is an eight-week course of intense
officer preparation and indoctrination. Courseenrollment is timed to allow college entranceduring summer or fall semesters/quarters afterselection.The NAVADMIN also said the following target
options and core are open for application for theFY-15 selection board: Surface Warfare Officer(SWO), Surface Warfare/Information Profes -sional (SWO/IP), Surface Warfare/Oceanography (SWO/OCEANO), Nuclear,Special Warfare (SEAL), Explosive Ordnance
Disposal (EOD), Naval Flight Officer (NFO),Pilot, Civil Engineering Corps (CEC), andNurse Corps.The following target options have zero select
opportunity for FY-15: Human Resources (HR),Intelligence, Information Warfare, MedicalCorps, Oceanography, Supply Corps, andSurface Warfare/Engineering Duty (SWO/ED). The STA-21 program benefits Sailors as well
as the Navy. The average candidate has at leasttwo years and in most cases more than fouryears of observed performance which assists inthe process of selecting the most qualifiedSailors to receive a commission.Additionally, STA-21 candidates are on aver-
age older than most midshipmen, bringing amaturity directly reflected in the more than 90percent completion rate STA-21 program candi-dates boast. Many Sailors involved in the STA-21 program already have some college credit,and some candidates finish ahead of the threeyears allotted to earn a degree.Reporting seniors who feel they have a Sailor
with the potential to be selected by STA-21should comment on their leadership skills andpotential in their performance evaluationsearly in their career. These comments are high-ly regarded by the boards, even junior Sailorswhere their time on board, time in grade orpeer ranking will not allow their evaluations tobe fully consistent with the comments.A selection board is scheduled to convene in
September and selectees will be announced viaa NAVADMIN. Last year of the 469 applica-tions received, only 310 were board eligible. Atotal of 50 applicants were selected to partici-pate in the FY-14 STA-21 program.The NAVADMIN added that each year, pack-
ages are not considered due to non-qualifyingSAT/ACT test scores, missing commanding offi-cer endorsements, recent non-judicial punish-ments, missing physical fitness assessment(PFA) cycles, missing or illegible submission ofdocuments, and not meeting program age orPFA requirements.Questions concerning this program should be
directed to command career counselors or to theNSTC Officer Development directorate at (850)452-9563.For more information about the STA-21 pro-
gram, visit https://www.sta-21.navy.mil.
By Naval Service Training Command Public Affairs
Navy Accepting STA-21 Applications
questions from the group.A Sailor asked about the neg-
ative impact on making boardwhen first class petty officersdo not participate in CPO 365Phase One training."I don't view CPO 365 Phase
One or Two as optional. If donecorrect, it's year-round profes-sional leadership develop-ment," said Stevens.Another Sailor asked
MCPON what has been one ofthe most beneficial influencesthroughout his career.Stevens said that one of the
things that has helped him themost to develop as a leaderwas focusing on his faith and
expanding his professionalreading program. He said,"Wisdom is learned experi-ence, and there is no greaterthing in leadership than wis-dom."As MCPON concluded his
visit, he left the Sailors with afew words of advice. "If people gravitate toward
you based on the way youcarry yourself, conduct your-self and treat other people,then you have a positive influ-ence as a leader," said Stevens."Leadership is not about rankor age; it's about one’s abilityto influence others in a posi-tive way."
Due to the excellent retentionand outstanding recruiting suc-cess, the Navy is reinstating theEnlisted Early TransitionProgram (EETP), according to amessage released May 8.According to NAVADMIN
103/14, EETP allows eligibleSailors in targeted ratings toapply for a voluntary early sepa-ration up to 24 months prior totheir End of Obligated Service asExtended (EAOS). The new ver-sion of the program is ongoing,quota-controlled, and will helpreduce the need for involuntaryforce management. Early separa-tion will be granted on a first-come, first-served basis.Available quotas are identified
by rating, paygrade, year groupand Navy Enlisted Classification(NEC). A list is available ath t t p : / / w w w. p u b l i c . n a v y.mil/bupers-npc/enlisted/commu-nity/ pages/eetp.aspx. Quotaswill be reviewed periodically andupdated as required.
Early Separation requests willnot be approved for the followingSailors:* With existing Permanent
Change of Station orders,* Identified to fill an Individual
Augmentee assignment, * In nuclear ratings,* Assigned to a DoD area tour
and have not completed thetour requirement, includingoverseas tour extension incen-tive programs for which a ben-efit has been received.
Commanding officers will main-tain final disapproval authorityand do not need to forwardrequests they cannot support.Final approval authority restswith Navy Personnel Command,Performance Evaluation divi-sion, with positive commandingofficer endorsement.For more information, read the
message at www.npc.navy.mil orcontact the Navy PersonnelCommand Customer ServiceCenter at 1-800-U-ASK-NPC(827-5672) or at [email protected].
Navy Offers Sailors LimitedOpportunity to Volunteerfor Early SeparationFrom Navy Personnel Command
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Naples CommunityHealth AwarenessThe Naples Public Health
Evaluation (PHE) was an extensiveeffort to learn more about the poten-tial environmental health risks pres-ent in the Campania region of Italy.The Navy established health protec-tive policies based on the study’s find-ings to protect the health of U.S. per-sonnel and their families, whichincludes bottled water advisories andhealth protective lease clauses.The PHE found the potential health
risks for living off-base can be mitigated byfollowing established risk-management actions. The enduring health protection policies are as follows:
• Maintain the July 2008 bottled water advisory for U.S. personnelliving off base.
• Maintain the New Lease Suspension Zone (NLSZ) areas, based onU.S. Navy and Italian environmental sampling data. In thesezones, U.S. Navy personnel are not permitted to sign new rentalhome leases.
• Maintain the U.S. Naval Support Activity Naples PHE websiteand the U.S. Navy Regional Water Quality Board.
• Maintain the health-protective U.S. Navy lease clauses for pri-vate off-base rental homes: – Landlords must provide containerized water service from a
Navy-approved vendor. – Leased homes must be supplied by city water or permitted
wells. Landlords must disconnect all non-permitted wells andprovide proof of connection to the city water system or that thewell is permitted.
– Landlords must clean and disinfect domestic water holdingtanks every six months.
• The U.S. Navy will continue to share data with designated Italianpublic health officials.
Throughout the Public Health Evaluation, the U.S. Navy estab-lished health protective policies and took immediate action, whennecessary, to protect the health of U.S. personnel and their families.The risk management analysis determined that many of the healthprotective policies established during Phase I and Phase II will con-tinue, as well as new policies implemented to ensure continuedhealth protection. The Phase I and II reports, along with fact sheets addressing com-
monly asked questions and a detailed timeline of study components,are available through a link on the Naval Support Activity Napleswebsite: www.cnic.navy.mil/Naples. If you have a concern aboutyour specific health risk and how the study relates to you, pleasecontact the U.S. Naval Hospital Naples at DSN: 629-6299 or com-mercial: 081-811-6299.
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MCPOn Mike stevens speaks with joint and foreign service membersduring an all-hands call at the senior enlisted academy at navalstation newport, May 13. (Photo by MC2 Martin L. Carey)
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ONGOING/ON THE HORIZON continuedPROTESTANT WOMEN OF THE CHAPEL (PWOC) meet every Tuesday
from 9 a.m. until 11:30 a.m. in the Fellowship Hall for worship and bibleStudy. Stay up-to-date with current events at our Facebook page PWOCNaples or contact us at [email protected] to be on our email dis-tribution.
THE NAPLES CHRISTIAN HOMESCHOOL ASSOCIATION meetsevery month to support families who have chosen to educate their own children. We offer weekly park/pool days, a mom's night out and fieldtrips to explore Bella Napoli and beyond. Interested? Consideringhomeschooling? For more information, please contact Tirzah Aiken [email protected].
USNH NAPLES OFFERS TOBACCO CESSATION COUNSELING.Tired of being controlled by tobacco? We can help you quit! Individual ses-sions are available to active duty members and their dependents in theHealth Promotions department at U.S. Naval Hospital Naples. To make anappointment, please call DSN 629-6445 or 081-811-6445, or [email protected]. For more information, visit us atthe hospital's Public Health front desk, located in the main Atrium on the1st floor.
BOY SCOUT TROOP 007 holds troop meetings every Monday from 6:30 to 8 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.
ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS hosts English-speaking AA meetings on andoff base in the Naples area. For more information, please call 339-267-7075or visit www.alcoholics-anonymous.eu/countries/italy.htm.
NATO LIONS RUGBY CLUB is looking for new players. All abilitieswanted. Practice is held every Wednesday at Carney Park at 5:45 p.m.Show up with shoes, shorts and a mouth guard. Training and developmentwill be provided. If you have any questions, email Mark Woodall orco-manager Andrew Bohnsack at [email protected][email protected].
NAPLES OFFICIALS ASSOCIATION NEEDS REFEREES Anyoneinterested should contact Nigel Alexander at 081-721-5413 or 346-680-3282 or by e-mail to [email protected].
HARRY S. TRUMAN LODGE No. 649 meets 6:30 p.m. every 2nd and 4thFriday of the month at 6:30 p.m. FMI, contact Kevin Baker at 338-479-7023or [email protected], or visit http://groups.yahoo.com/ group/HST649.
WOMEN, INFANTS, CHILDREN (WIC) OVERSEAS PROGRAM isoffered at NSA Naples. Women who are pregnant, breastfeeding, postpar-tum or have an infant or child under the age of five may qualify for the pro-gram. WIC Overseas is a nutrition education program that provides nutri-tious supplemental foods. Contact WIC Overseas at 081-811-4962.
THE NAPLES AREA SECOND CLASS PETTY OFFICERS ASSOCIA-TION meets twice a month to discuss upcoming community outreachopportunities and charity events. For more information, contact MA2Aaron Kurschner at DSN 626-2871 or ABH2 Brent Paucke at DSN 626-5382.
NAPOLI NATION FAN CLUB is a group that helps community membersattend SSC Napoli soccer games, promotes intercultural relations and pro-vides SSC Napoli information to the community. Membership benefitsinclude SSC Napoli gear, discounted tickets and entry to Napoli Nationfunctions. FMI, visit www.facebook.com/groups/USASSCNapoli.
SEVENTH DAY ADVENTIST WORSHIP SERVICE takes placeSaturdays at Support Site Chapel from 9 a.m. to noon. The schedule is:Sabbath School lessons, 9:30 to 10:45 a.m.; songs and praise, 10:45 to 11a.m.; Divine Service, 11 a.m. to noon. For more information, please contactPaolo Fleurant at 328-194-6897 or [email protected].
CONNECT THE TOTS CLUB unites families with children from newbornto pre-school age within the Naples military community. Club eventsinclude monthly coffee mornings and birthday parties, weekly playgroups,craft activities and more. For more information, visit www.meetup.com/Connect-the-Tots-Club.
CATHOLIC WOMEN OF THE CHAPEL meets monthly in the SupportSite Fellowship Hall for prayer, fellowship, and learning. Child care pro-vided. We also meet Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m. for Rosary and Thursdays at9:30 a.m. for bible study. For more information, [email protected] or check out our Facebook page: Catholic Women ofthe Chapel - NSA Naples, Italy.
PUBLIC SPEAKING WITH TOASTMASTERS The Naples ToastmastersClub meets the first and third Tuesdays of every month. Meetings are heldat the Support Site Community Center at 6:30 p.m. FMI, contact theToastmasters president at 342-010-6263.
GAETA/NAPLES AREA GIRL SCOUTS Now accepting registration forthe 2012-13 school year. We are still in need of leaders and co-leaders.Training and support provided. FMI, contact [email protected].
FILIPINO-AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF NAPLES, ITALY meets atnoon the first Sunday of every month at the Support Site Fellowship Hall.For more information, contact Ron Nacianceno at 081-568-1746 or 335-760-4446. Also check out the group’s Facebook page, Fil-Am Naples.
THE U.S. MILITARY RETIREE ASSOCIATION OF SOUTHERNITALY (USMRA-SI) is the only association in Southern Italy representingthe interests of U.S. retired military personnel and their survivors. If youare not a member and are eligible, please join the USMRA-SI at usmra-si.tripod.com. Point of contact: Wylie Miller, 329-208-7315.
MEDITATION SITTING GROUP is held from 6:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. everyMonday at the side chapel at the Support Site. Newcomers should stop byfrom 6 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Participation is free. FMI, e-mail Laura Hitchcockat laura.poodle@ gmail.com.
REGISTER FOR GRADUATE DEGREE ON-SITE PROGRAMS TheUniversity of Oklahoma offers the Master of Human Relations on-site grad-uate degree program. Courses meet in a series of four evenings and oneweekend. For more information, contact the OU office at DSN: 626-6672 orvisit the office at Capodichino in the Admin II building.
REGISTER FOR ON-SITE UNDERGRADUATE CLASSES Visit the col-leges for more information about what classes and programs are offered.UMUC Maryland can be reached at 081-568-6673/74/75; Central TexasCollege is at 081-568-6761.
LATINOS UNIDOS WELCOMES NEW MEMBERS Meetings are at 2p.m. the first Sunday of every month at the Support Site park. For moreinfo, contact Michael Cortez, [email protected], 334-6771-0327,or Gabriel Sermeno, [email protected], 081-811-5554.
CALLING ALL NAPLES NURSES! Please consider joining the NaplesArea Nurses Association (NANA). NANA is an organization of nurses thatwork together to fundraise, participate in social events, and provide supportthroughout the U.S. Naval Hospital Naples and NSA Naples community.FMI, contact Lt. Shelley Beltz at shelley.beltz @med.navy.mil or Lt. JennyPaul at [email protected].
SURE START is a unique program committed to providing the highest qual-ity of education for command-sponsored children of enlisted personnel (pri-ority to E1-E4) who are 4 years old by Sept. 1. FMI, call Karen Rodriguesat 081-811-4682 or the school at 081-811-4037.
SECURITY NOTE: All DoD military or civilian personnel hosting an eventoff base must complete a Special Event Force Protection Plan (SEFPP) 45days in advance, regardless of organization, if the event will involve 50 ormore personnel, include distinguished visitors or involve personnel wearinguniforms. FMI, contact the AT/FP Division at 081-568-5525 or visit the divi-sion office in the Capodichino Security Precinct, Bldg. 403.
GODZILLA, PG-13, Cast: Aaron Taylor-Johnson,Ken Watanabe, Elizabeth Olsen, Juliette
Binoche, Sally Hawkins. Action/Adventure, Sci-Fi/Fantasy, Action/Adventure, 120 min. An epicrebirth to Toho's iconic Godzilla, this spectacularadventure pits the world's most famous monsteragainst malevolent creatures who, bolstered byhumanity's scientific arrogance, threaten our veryexistence.
AHAUNTED HOUSE 2, R, Cast: MarlonWayans, Jaime Pressly, Gabriel Iglesias, Ashley
Rickards, Steele Stebbins. Comedy, 86 min.Crossing new lines and breaking old barriers, thisis the sequel to the hilarious box-office hit starringMarlon Wayans as Malcolm who, after exorcisingthe demons of his ex, is starting fresh with his newgirlfriend and her two children. After moving intotheir dream home, Malcolm is once again plaguedby bizarre paranormal events. With spine-tinglingtension and hilarious punch-lines this film isinspired by the latest supernatural horror moviefranchises and shows that this time...it's not justthe house that's haunted!
HEAVEN IS FOR REAL, PG, Cast: . GregKinnear, Kelly Reilly, Connor Corum, Margo
Martindale, Thomas Haden Church. Drama, 110min. The true story of a four-year old son of a smalltown Nebraska pastor who experienced heavenduring emergency surgery. He talked about look-ing down to see the doctor operating and his dadpraying in the waiting room. The family didn'tknow what to believe, but soon the evidence wasclear. In heaven, Colton met his miscarried sisterwhom no one ever had told him about and hisgreat-grandfather who died 30 years before Coltonwas born. He shared impossible-to-know detailsabout each. Colton went on to describe the horsethat only Jesus could ride, about how "reaaallybig" God and his chair are, and how the Holy Spirit"shoots down power" from heaven to help us. Toldby Colton's father often in Colton's own words, thedisarmingly simple message is that heaven is areal place, Jesus really loves children, and to beready, there is a coming last battle.
Ryan. Horror, 104 min. Ten years ago, tragedystruck the Russell family, leaving the lives ofteenage siblings Tim and Kaylie forever changedwhen Tim was convicted of the brutal murder oftheir parents. Now in his 20s, Tim is newlyreleased from protective custody and only wants tomove on with his life; but Kaylie, still haunted bythat fateful night, is convinced her parents deathswere caused by something else altogether: amalevolent supernatural force unleashed throughthe Lasser Glass, an antique mirror in their child-hood home. Determined to prove Tim’s innocence,Kaylie tracks down the mirror, only to learn simi-lar deaths have befallen previous owners over thepast century. With the mysterious entity now backin their hands, Tim and Kaylie soon find their holdon reality shattered by terrifying hallucinations,and realize, too late, that their childhood night-mare is beginning again.
THE AMAZING SPIDER-MAN 2, PG-13, Cast:Andrew Garfield, Emma Stone, Jamie Foxx,
Dane DeHaan, Stan Lee. Adaptation,Action/Adventure, Sci-Fi/Fantasy, Sequel, 142min. It’s great to be Spider-Man. For Peter Parker,there is no feeling quite like swinging betweenskyscrapers, embracing being the hero, and spend-ing time with Gwen. But being Spider-Man comesat a price: only Spider-Man can protect his fellowNew Yorkers from the formidable villains thatthreaten the city. With the emergence of Electro,Peter must confront a foe far more powerful thanhe. And as his old friend, Harry Osborn, returns,Peter comes to realize that all of his enemies haveone thing in common: OsCorp.
RIO 2, G, Cast: Rodrigo Santoro, Anne Hathaway,Leslie Mann, Jesse Eisenberg, Jamie Foxx.
Animation, Adventure, Comedy, 101 min. It's ajungle out there for Blu, Jewel and their three kidsafter they're hurtled Rio de Janeiro to the wilds ofthe Amazon. As Blu tries to fit in, he goes beak-to-beak with the vengeful Nigel, and meets the mostfearsome adversary of all: his father-in-law.
CAPTAIN AMERICA: THE WINTER SOL-DIER, PG-13, Cast: Chris Evans, Scarlett
Johansson, Sebastian Stan, Samuel L. Jackson,Anthony Mackie. Action/Adventure, 128 min. Afterthe cataclysmic events in New York with TheAvengers, Steve Rogers, aka Captain America, liv-ing quietly in Washington, D.C. and trying toadjust to the modern world. But when aS.H.I.E.L.D. colleague comes under attack, Stevebecomes embroiled in a web of intrigue thatthreatens to put the world at risk. Joining forceswith the Black Widow, Captain America strugglesto expose the ever-widening conspiracy whilefighting off professional assassins sent to silencehim at every turn. When the full scope of the vil-lainous plot is revealed, Captain America and theBlack Widow enlist the help of a new ally, theFalcon. However, they soon find themselves upagainst an unexpected and formidable enemy-theWinter Soldier.
NOAH, PG-13, Cast: Russell Crowe, JenniferConnelly, Emma Watson, Anthony Hopkins,
Logan Lerman. Drama, Action/Adventure, 134min. In a world ravaged by human sin, Noah isgiven a divine mission: to build an Ark to save cre-ation from the coming flood.
X-MEN: DAYS OF FUTURE PAST, PG-13, Cast:Hugh Jackman, James McAvoy, Michael
Fassbender, Jennifer Lawrence, Halle Berry.Action/Adventure, 130 min. The ultimate X-Menensemble fights a war for the survival of thespecies across two time periods in X-Men: Days ofFuture Past. The characters from the original X-Men film trilogy join forces with their youngerselves from X-Men: First Class in an epic battlethat must change the past - to save our future. TheX-Men send Wolverine to the past in a desperateeffort to change history and prevent an event thatresults in doom for both humans and mutants.
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, May 164:30 p.m. Godzilla, PG-13 5:30 p.m. The Amazing Spider-Man
2, PG-137:30 p.m. Godzilla, PG-13 (3D)8:30 p.m. A Haunted House 2, R,
Premiere Showing
Saturday, May 173 p.m. Godzilla, PG-134 p.m. Rio 2, G5:30 p.m. Heaven is for Real, PG,
Premiere Showing8 p.m. Godzilla, PG-138:30 p.m. Heaven is for Real, PG
2, PG-136 p.m. Godzilla, PG-137:15 p.m. A Haunted House 2, R
Thursday, May 22 4:30 p.m. Godzilla, PG-136 p.m. Heaven is for Real, PG7 p.m. Noah, PG-13,
Last Showing
Friday, May 234:30 p.m. Captain America: Winter
Soldier, PG-135:30 p.m. X-Men: Days of Future
Past, PG-13 (3D)Premiere Showing
7:30 p.m. Godzilla, PG-13 8:30 p.m. X-Men: Days of Future
Past, PG-13
Movie Descriptions No Children Under 10
Admitted to R-Rated Movies
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Upcoming UsO toursCapodichino Office 081-568-5713support site Office 081-811-4903
www.uso.it
WEEKEND TOURS
USO DAILY TOURS
May 23-26Memorial Day in Venice and Verona . . .€299
June 13-15Rimini, San Marino e Mirabilandia .€238
July 4-6Milan and Lake Como . . . . . . . . . . . .TBD
July 29- Aug 05 The Greek Island of Zakynthos . . . . .€734
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May 17 Hiking the Path of Gods ..........€34May 18 Naples Underground and
Pizza Lunch ...............................€45May 23 Vatican Museum and
Sistine Chapel ...........................€77May 24 Minicruise of the Amalfi Coast ..€59May 25 Grand Tour of Mt. Vesuvius and
Wine Tasting ............................ €62May 26 Make Your Own
Neapolitan Pizza...................... €38
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Carney Park Astronomy Night
Lt. Cmdr. Kelly armstrong presents an album made up of photo-graphs taken throughout Connie henderson’s 44 years with RegionLegal service Office during her retirement ceremony at theCapodichino Chapel, april 29. (Photo by LNC Stephen Thaggard)
The Region Legal Service Office (RLSO) and the greater Navycommunity in Naples bid farewell to Concetta Henderson, April29, at her retirement ceremony at the Capodichino Chapel fol-lowing more than four decades of service. As an Italian local national, Henderson played a pivotal role
assisting in obtaining Sojourner’s permits and visas, dealingwith immigration issues, facilitating local marriage permits andacting as a liaison between the local government, the U.S. Navyand the U.S. government. Henderson first started working at Naval Support Activity
Naples in 1970. Throughout her career, Henderson workedexclusively in the Legal office, assisting military members, fam-ilies, civilians and those working in support of the mission andoperations in Italy. Henderson worked for more than 15 commanding officers. She
was the primary expert on Italian citizenship, foreign adoptions,marriages, immigration and was intimately involved in resolv-ing complex international law issues under the NATO Status ofForces Agreement (SOFA), related Italian-U.S. bilateral agree-ments and Italian law. Her professionalism provided a steadfastfoundation of knowledge and experience within RLSO. Herefforts were recognized in numerous letters of commendationand appreciation shared from customers and area commands, aswell as Civilian of the Quarter and Civilian of the Year designa-tion over thirty times. In 1999, the Department of the Navy awarded Henderson the
Meritorious Civilian Service Award for her contributions inworking closely with the U.S. Embassy in Rome and the Italiangovernment on a SOFA issue dealing with the hiring of dualItalian-U.S. nationals. The issue and outcome affected morethan 350 employees in the Naples area.“What can you say about Connie; she was professional, dedi-
cated, a people person and an excellent liaison,” said SilvanaPalmese. “She was dedicated to helping people at all hours of theday.”A bedrock during Area Orientation, Henderson ensured new
arrivals – military members, civilians, contractors and theirfamilies – received the Sojourner’s permit brief, and assistedwith the documentation required for continued lawful presencein Italy. She was often the first local national that new arrivalsencountered and was well-known for her ability to provide assis-tance with immigration issues and her willingness to respond asneeded. “Connie’s legacy is the literally thousands of lives of service
members, families and civilians that she has touched at Naplesthroughout the years,” said Capt. Scott Laurer, RLSO com-manding officer. She has been described as a “mainstay” and “stalwart” of the
Navy legal community in Naples. Henderson has become, as aformer executive officer wrote, “part of the fabric of the RegionLegal Service Office, the Judge Advocate General’s Corps andthe Navy.”Henderson’s career was honored by the Naples community dur-
ing the ceremony and she was presented with her secondMeritorious Civilian Service Award, the second highest award toa civilian employee of the federal government. “I’ll miss my job; to relate to the people and solve problems was
the best part,” said Henderson. “It doesn’t even feel like 44years.” In keeping with tradition, her coworkers wished her “fair winds
and following seas” and Questo è un “arrivederci,” non un addio.
Retirement CeremonyHeld for ‘Mainstay’who Began her RLSOCareer in 1970By Lt. Parker Carlisle, Region Legal Service Office
Mercurio amata, guest speaker from the children’s department of the astronomical Observatory ofCapodimonte in naples, gives an overview of how the earth revolves around the sun during Carney Parkastronomy night, May 10. (Photos by MCC Travis Simmons)
Guests take turns looking through telescopes during Carney Park astronomy night, May 10. the nightmarked the closest saturn will be to earth in 2014
a lookthrough oneof the tele-scopes pro-vided by theastroCampania associa-tion, a localnon-profitteam ofastronomyenthusiasts,duringCarney Parkastronomynight, May10. the nightmarked theclosestsaturn willbe to earthin 2014.
Community members had the opportunity to see the moon, Mars, Jupiter and Saturnthrough four telescopes provided by the AstroCampania association, a local non-profitteam of astronomy enthusiasts, during Carney Park Astronomy Night, May 10. BesidesCarney Park, astronomy enthusiasts were out worldwide for the opportunity to see Saturnand its rings, as the night marked the closest the planet will be to Earth in 2014.
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The Turkish element from Allied Joint Force CommandNaples, hosted the 36th annual International Children’sFestival May 8, 2014 at JFC Naples headquarters in LagoPatria. This is an event that commemorates the founding of the
national parliament of the Republic of Turkey in 1923 andmarks the role of children in the country’s future. This cul-tural tradition is conducted in every children’s festival cele-brated in Turkey. The day started with 24 children meeting and receiving
gifts from the Deputy Commander of JFC Naples, CanadianArmy Lt. Gen. Jonathan Vance as well as the Chief of Staff,Italian Army Lt. Gen. Leonardo di Marco. "Here at Joint Force Command Naples we are all happy to
host you, to spend our day with you, to share with you whatwe do and your presence here today in my office is valu-able,” said Lt. Gen. di Marco. Every year JFC Naples invites children from around the
world to participate in the International Children's Day fes-tivities. The children are encouraged to interact with peersfrom different cultures to build friendships and develop adeeper understanding of one another in order to establishthe foundations of world peace in future. Following the meeting with the two generals, the students
and JFC Naples staff relocated to the motor pool where theday’s festivities were begun. The ceremony opened with theItalian and Turkish national anthems followed by speechesfrom DCOM, Lt. Gen. Vance and the Turkish Senior
National Representative, Maj. Gen. Mujdat Uzun. "It’s a wonderful thing to have an event such as this on a
military base right here at JFC Naples. I would like tothank all of the people responsible for putting this togetherand I’d like to welcome you to JFC Naples for this wonder-ful day to celebrate such an important event that is anannual commemoration of children,” said Lt. Gen. Vance. "Dear children, you are our future. You will be leading
your nations and our world tomorrow. Please spread thespirit of brotherhood and love to all among us here today,”said Maj. Gen. Uzun. The festival centered on performances of dance, folk
dance, singing and acting performed by children from 9 dif-ferent schools from around Naples. Michele Massa, a 12-year-old from Naples, participated in
the event for the first time and received a thunderousapplause for his rendition of Bruno Mars’ When I Was YourMan. Massa, who was asked to sing the song he performedin a school talent show earlier in the year, said he was excit-ed for the opportunity to participate in this event. "It is important because we can meet international chil-
dren and people from other countries,” said Massa. Following the performances prizes ranging from bicycles
to MP3 players were awarded to winners of the festival’s artcompetition. Finally, the event culminated with all the chil-dren joining together on stage singing “We Are the World.” The schools represented were British Forces School, Naples
International School of Lago Patria, International School ofNaples, Anglo Italian Montessori School, Teodoro MonticelliSchool, Scoula Anno Zero, Scoula Media Statale "G. Diano,”Ecole Francaise de Naples and The School of Mauro Leone.
JFC Naples hosts 36th Annual International Children's Festival at JFC Naples By Sgt. 1st Class VeShannah J. Lovelace, JFC Naples Public Affairs Office
The U.S. Department of the Navy and PurdueUniversity signed a statement of cooperation,May 8, agreeing to work together to convert upto half of the Navy and Marine Corps' energyconsumption to alternative sources, includingbiofuels, by 2020.Purdue President Mitch Daniels and U.S.
Secretary of the Navy Ray Mabus signed theagreement during a ceremony in StewartCenter's Fowler Hall. The document spells outhow the Big Ten research university will workwith the Navy to help meet several alternativeenergy and environmental targets Mabus firstlaid out in 2009."The Department of the Navy and Purdue
have a deep interest in working together toreduce reliance on carbon-based fuels and ener-gy sources," Mabus said. "Not only does thishelp decrease our dependence on fossil fuel, itmakes our Navy and Marine Corps a betterwarfighting force."Mabus also noted the statement of cooperation
will benefit more than just Purdue and theDepartment of the Navy."By working together to achieve our energy
goals, a partnership between the Navy andPurdue will help us maximize our reach, main-tain our global presence, and make our Navyand Marine Corps more combat capable. Inshort, we as a Navy and we as a nation willhave an edge. Teaming up with research centersis an important part of maintaining thestrength of the partnership between our Navyand the American people," he said.Through this agreement, Purdue and the
Navy and Marine Corps will examine effortsdesigned to improve energy conservation,renewable-energy generation and the imple-mentation of energy-efficient technologies in allareas of application, Daniels said."Together, the Navy and Purdue will focus on
promoting more efficient production and refine-ment of advanced biofuels and sharing and dis-cussing the results of testing and demonstra-tion projects involving the certification ofadvanced alternative fuels in aviation andmarine engines," Daniels said. "We also willpursue agricultural and other bio-based feed-stocks that will ensure the most economicallyviable production of advanced alternativefuels."In addition, Purdue will establish the Purdue
Military Research Initiative, an annual, no-costgraduate education for up to 10 active duty offi-cers across all branches of the U.S. military.Areas of study will include renewable energy,alternative fuels and energy technologies. Mabus, who was appointed the 75th Secretary
of the Navy in May 2009, immediately madeenergy and energy security a priority for theDepartment of the Navy and has directed theNavy and Marine Corps to change the way theyuse, produce and acquire energy. Upon assuming office, Mabus set a goal aimed
at ensuring that, by no later than 2020, theNavy and Marine Corps would obtain at least50 percent of their energy from alternativesources. He also pledged that by 2015, the Navywould cut in half the amount of petroleum usedin its commercial vehicle fleet through phasedadoption of hybrid, electric and flex-fuel vehi-cles. "Energy reform must inform and shape every
decision we make during research, developmentand procurement of our systems," he said. "Witha consolidated Navy and Marine Corps effort,we will reduce our reliance on fossil fuels,reduce our tactical and strategic vulnerabilities,increase our combat capability, and make theDepartment of the Navy a government leader inenergy reform." Mabus is responsible for an annual budget in
excess of $170 billion and the leadership ofalmost 900,000 people.Purdue scientists and engineers are focused
on developing future power sources, includingmethods that use solar and nuclear energy,clean-coal technology, bioenergy and wind tur-bines. Its Energy Center in Discovery Park isbringing together more than 1,000 facultymembers from across academic disciplines,working with industry, foundations, and gov-ernment agencies and laboratories to find waysto reduce America's dependence on foreign oiland to develop new strategies for alternativefuels.
Purdue, Navy Partner to
Advance Navy and Marine
Corps Use of Alternative EnergyBy Purdue News Service
Participants of the 36th annual International Children's Festival sing "We are the World" together after their individual schoolpresentations. (Photo by Sgt. 1st Class VeShannah J. Lovelace)
Know Your Limits - Summer Safety Advice
Sun, warm weather, beaches, moun-tains, volcanoes and tropical forestsattract outdoors enthusiasts from allover the world and for Sailors visiting orliving here it is especially important tomaintain outdoor safety awareness.
Cmdr. Leo Murphy, Pacific Fleet safetyofficer, shared his advice about some ofthe dangers associated with summerrelated recreational activities and howSailors and their family members canavoid an unplanned hospital visit.
"First, it should be understood thatmost recreational activities have a vari-able degree of inherent risks," saidMurphy. "For example a family day at thebeach may include sunburn, jellyfishstings, unexpected strong ocean currentsand dehydration. Secondly, it should alsobe understood that recreation-relatedinjuries are preventable. Home andrecreation-related injuries affect peopleof all ages and physical abilities, andaccount for about a third of all injury-related emergency department visits.
“The key to prevention is becomingaware of the risks beforehand and mak-ing risk management decisions to miti-gate those risks,” said Murphy. “In theexample mentioned above, risk decisionsshould include the routine use of sun-screen applied regularly, searching foronline jellyfish warnings, obeying beachwarning signs for ocean currents, and
taking plenty of water and providingbeach shade. The best injury preventiontool is taking the time to seek out andconduct even the most basic research intothe activity planned and then developinga risk-prevention strategy before ventur-ing out."
According to Murphy, one should plancarefully in advance.
"All Navy service members are requiredto perform risk management assess-ments prior to engaging in a high-riskrecreational activity," he said. "Examplesmay include, but are not limited to: sky-diving; cliff diving; scuba diving; boating;motorcycle riding; and parasailing. Someactivities become high-risk based uponindividual circumstances such as hikingin mountainous or remote areas; surfing;bike riding on motorways and snorkel-ing.”
Murphy also placed importance onknowing your limit and realizing thateveryone has different skills levelsdepending on an activity or sport.
"Injuries often seem like an inevitablepart of the game, but you can do somethings to help prevent them," saidMurphy. "Make sure you have the properskills and training before participating inany sport and remember to play at yourlevel. Use the proper protective gear forthe particular sport you are playing tolessen the chances of being injured.Minimize the chance of muscle strain orother soft-tissue injury by warming upbefore starting and cooling down after-ward to slowly bring down your heart
rate and help fend off muscle soreness.Like many good things, exercise can alsobe risky-especially if it's been a whilesince you've worked up a sweat or if youhave any health conditions that couldincrease your risk of injury, so it's impor-tant to know how to keep yourself safeand avoid potential problems before theyhappen."
Murphy added that common senseshould always apply.
"For outdoor recreation, no matter whatkinds of activities you choose, you canlimit the number of injuries that occurand have a good and safe time," saidMurphy. "The key is to make an honestassessment of yours and your family'sability and plan an activity accordingly.You need to know your limits, and stickwith them. Understanding your limitsand practicing risk management, with agood application of common sense, will goa long way to ensuring fun versus pain."
The importance of making proper deci-sions and knowing personal limits whenspending time outdoors and with friendsor family is of paramount importance.Arrogance, peer pressure or inability toperceive potential danger may lead todisasters.
For military members who want toenjoy many of the activities that summerhas to offer, Morale, Welfare andRecreation (MWR) and USO providemany options, packages and information.
For more information please visithttp://safetycenter.navy.mil on summersafety resources.
By MC3 Diana Quinlan,Navy Public Affairs Support Element West,Detachment Hawaii
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Navy chaplains area valuable resourceBy Terrina Weatherspoon, All Hands Magazine
Are You There, Chaps?
In the event of anemergency or to reporta crime, please call theEmergency Dispatch
Center at 081-568-4911
or 5911.
(On-Base Dial 9-1-1)
LOCATION: ADJACENT TO THE NEW JFC BASE SITE IN LAGO PATRIA& DOWN THE STREET FROM LA SIRENA RESTAURANTLOCATION: 37, VIA S. MARIA, LAGO PATRIA
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Italian law requires all foreign personnel working or living within Italy, other thanan active-duty member under military orders, to obtain a Sojourner Permit withineight days of arrival in Italy. This is different from a visa, which is merely an approvalfor entry into the country.
All applicants over 14 years of age must apply in person, as each person's signatureis required at the time of application.
NATIONALS OF ANY STATE OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITY COMING TOITALY DO NOT REQUIRE ANY VISA OR SOJOURNER PERMIT.
As part of the Area Orientation process, the U.S. Region Legal Service Office (RLSOEURAFSWA) assists in the preparation and oversees the acquisition of the SojournerPermit for all personnel attached to U.S. Navy commands in the Naples area. Armyand Air Force personnel stationed at JFC must apply through the Carabiniere at theJFC Provost Marshall's Office, Building L.
In 2009, while preparing for retirement, ChiefHospital Corpsman Beverly Gosch felt like she waslosing it. Earlier in her career she had been sexuallyassaulted, but had chosen to "suck it up, and driveon." But now, after consecutive illnesses and the lossof yet another relationship, she knew something hadto give.
"I went to see the psychiatrist on base," said Gosch."I was hoping he'd give me some magic pill to help mebring it all back together again."
Instead, he encouraged Gosch to care for her spiritas well as her body.
"I went to chapel that Sunday, and started talkingwith the chaplain soon after," said Gosch. "There wasno preaching or lecturing. Just listening and prayingand conversation that I could trust would not beshared with anyone or judged."
The irony was that as an independent duty corps-man for her unit, she worked closely with her chap-lain always suggesting to others that they speak withhim - it was her nature to heal others, while neglect-ing herself.
"Chaplains offer a safe place for someone to comeand talk, particularly if they are not sure what theywant to do next," said Rear Adm. Mark Tidd, chief ofNavy chaplains. "We offer a listening ear as well asthe resources that we bring as trained pastoral careexperts to help them walk through what they'reexperiencing, and we walk with them through therecovery process. When somebody talks to a chap-lain, what they say stays between them and thechaplain - so if you've experienced a sexual assaultand if you're not sure what you want to do next, thena chaplain is a great person to talk to, because youcan begin to sort out your experience in a completelyconfidential setting.”
Chaplains are embedded in commands around theworld and are available 24/7, and frequently are firstresponders when someone experiences a sexualassault or similar type of emergency.
When someone she knew tried to commit suicide,Master Chief Mineman Tracey Hays needed to talkto someone. But who do you talk to who hasresources, knows what you are dealing with as aSailor, and can keep what is said private? Hays knewthe answer - the chaplain.
"Wherever chaplains go, we're very intentionalabout working together with all of the resources thatare available at a particular command or a particular
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Members of the NationalSociety of the Children of theAmerican Revolution (CAR), ayouth organization which pro-motes patriotism for the UnitedStates, were able to spend anearly April morning touring theU.S. Embassy in Rome andwere able to briefly meet U.S.Ambassador John Phillips.The organization chartered
its first Italian chapter in Romein January. The 11 youth members of the
newly formed chapter residethroughout the world, but allare descended from anAmerican who provided servicein the American RevolutionaryWar and applied for member-ship while living in Italy. The name of the Italian socie-
ty is Amerigo Vespucci in recog-nition of the Italian cartogra-pher for whom the Americaswere named. The Pax Romanachapter of the National Societyof the Daughters of theAmerican Revolution (DAR),also located in Rome, sponsoredthe establishment of the youthchapter. Some members are in Italy
temporarily, such as Leah andLauren Bushey, daughters ofan American naval officer sta-
Children’s Patriotic GroupEstablished in RomeBy Wendy Bushey
a group photo of some CaR and daR members with their families inRome. (Photo courtesy of Wendy Bushey)
tioned in Naples who attendthe U.S. Department ofDefense Dependents Schools inNaples. Others live permanent-ly in Rome, Orvieto and else-where with their families. Upcoming plans for the
organization include helping toprepare the Sicily-RomeAmerican Cemetery forMemorial Day. Children of the American
Revolution membership is opento those from birth to age 21who directly descended from aman or woman that can beproven to have supportedAmerican Independence duringthe Revolutionary War. Thegroup’s mission is to train goodcitizens, develop leaders andpromote love of the UnitedStates of America and its her-itage among young people.
location, to bring to bear their abilities to supportour people," said Tidd. "We work closely withresponse coordinators, victim advocates, the newdeployed resiliency counselors that are onboard ourlarge deck amphibs and our carriers, and we workwith the victims' legal counsel program to make surethat people have the best legal advice so that theycan make the best decision for them. We are veryintentional about working as a team with medicalpersonnel, behavioral health personnel and otherpeople who are available to help people walk thepath to wholeness and recovery."
"The nice thing about command chaplains is thatthey are around," said Gosch. "They pop in and say'Hi' and let you know they're there. Talking with theChaps and renewing my relationship with God onmy own, let me know I didn't have to do it all alone."
"For some people it is hard to get past the fact thata chaplain is a religious leader," said retired ChiefCryptologic Technician (Interpretive) TriciaWhitmire. "But they are also skilled [pastoral] coun-selors. And the discretion a chaplain can offer is ahuge draw, especially in the information dominancecommunity or other communities where much ofwhat a Sailor does is classified. A chaplain can trulymaintain confidentiality."
"When you talk to a chaplain, that's a confidentialdisclosure; that's not a restricted report, it's not anunrestricted report," said Tidd. "It's something thatstays between you and the chaplain. But the chap-lain can help you walk through the process of decid-ing what kind of report to file, when you're ready tofile a report, if you want to file a report. As you beginto recover the strength and resilience following anexperience like this, a chaplain can walk with youand help you make some of those decisions, identifythe resources that are available to you to help yousort that out."
For one Sailor, who chose to remain anonymous,the chaplain was the only person who didn't makeher feel like a criminal instead of a victim.
"I was sexually assaulted, and at first did not speakwith anyone in the military," she said. "I even keptmy distance from Chaps because he was, after all,military. But he sought me out and wanted to hearmy side of the story. I provided him proof of every-thing I was saying, and he listened. He didn't judgeme. He became my candle; my glimmer of hope thateverything would be ok."
"As chaplains, we can provide somebody the oppor-tunity to be in a safe place, to tell their story as theywant to tell it, and we listen deeply to that persontell that story," said Tidd. "We walk with them asthey walk the challenging road toward healing andwholeness and growth ... knowing that there's hopeand there's healing. It takes courage and strength towalk that road, but our folks don't have to walk thatroad alone - we'll walk with them."
In the event of an emergency or to report Emergency Dispatch
Center at 081-568-4911or 5911.
(On-Base Dial 9-1-1)
For non-emergency assistance,
call 081-568-5638.
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In the SpotlightTIZIANA CIRILLOAs a native of Naples, Italy, Tiziana Cirilloknows her way around town and uses that experience with Area Orientation’s culturalexploration. As an intercultural relations specialist with Fleet and Family Support Center,Cirillo teaches newcomers about adjustment andcultural awareness while living in Italy. Shemainly focuses on transportation and teachinghow to get around the Support Site, Capodichinoand nearby places such as Teverola Mall andGricignano Market so that personnel and theirfamilies can overcome their fears about ventur-ing out, feel independent and travel with ease.“Life is a journey and you need to travel withyour eyes, mind and heart open.”Cirillo has worked for the Department of theNavy for 26 years, starting out as a clerk for theSupply department in 1987. She then moved toU.S. Naval Hospital Naples as a secretary forPreventative Medicine before coming to FFSC in1990. In addition to her accomplishments atwork, she is a counselor, life coach and anaccomplished writer. She has authored two books, including a new book that received praisefrom command leadership. In her time away from work, Cirillo enjoys spending time with her90-year-old father and two sons, traveling, hiking, kayaking and writing.
HM2 EMILIO A. CASENAVEHospital Corpsman 2nd Class EmilioCasenave was born and raised inCaracas, Venezuela. He joined the Navyin March 2006 and has served as acorpsman with the 1st Marine Division,2nd Battalion, completing two 31stMarine Expeditionary Unit deployments and one deployment toAfghanistan. He currently works in theStaff Education and Training department at U.S. Naval HospitalNaples where he coordinates trainingevolutions for many life-saving programs. Casenave is also an activemember of the Quality Of LifeCommittee and is working on planningthis year’s command picnic. When he is not at work, he enjoys volunteering in the community andtraveling with his family. In 2013 hisfamily welcomed a new addition: EmilioCasenave Jr. His hobbies include DJing,racquet ball and watching theBarcelona soccer team. His currentgoals are to get accepted intoIndependent Duty Corpsman Schooland continue with his off-duty collegeeducation. Casenave gives credit to hiswife for his continued success and stated “happy wife, happy life.”
LCDRGREGGSCHELLACKLt. Cmdr.GreggSchellack, oneof two orthope-dic surgeons atU.S. NavalHospitalNaples, mayhave startedhis life in BigSky countryMontana, butonce the Navycall came, hewas soon working inGuam on theUSS FrankCable, trainingin SouthernCalifornia, andthen running the Directorate of Surgical Services at NavalHospital Camp Lemore. Among the newer additions to ourhospital, Schellack and his wife Michelle have continuedtheir traveling ways they began in Guam and are thoroughlyenjoying their adventures in Europe and beyond. As an avidgolfer and motocross racer in his off-duty time, he was wellprepared for driving in Naples.
To find out what positions are current-ly open, please contact our front desk atDSN 626-5409 or commercial 081-568-5409. Copies of vacancy announce-ments will be posted at the HumanResources Office, located in the AdminI building at Capodichino, first floor.The customer service hours areMonday through Friday, from 8 a.m. to3 p.m. The Fleet and Family SupportCenter (FFSC) at Support Site will alsohave vacancy announcements and theycan be easily viewed the HRO Website: http://cnic.navy.mil/regions/cnreuraf-swa/about/Jobs.html
Applications are accepted at theSecurity Pass and ID Office atCapodichino, or at the HRO, located inAdmin 1, Capodichino, or by mailingto: 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 following HROservices are Monday, Wednesday andFriday from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. and from1 p.m. to 3 p.m.:• ID/CAC Cards (DD1172-2)• Requests for an Official Passport
(DD1056)• Logistical Support Letters• Work Certificates
Positions), GS-0343-13, ANN#EUR14-814648-EG, Full TimePermanentRealty Specialist (MultiplePositions), GS-1170-13, ANN#EUR14-809328-AV, Full TimePermanentSupv Financial ManagementAnalyst, GS-0501-13, EUR14-823756-KB, Full Time Permanent
LOCAL NATIONAL (LN) POSITIONS
No Vacancies
If you have any questions, contactthe front desk at 081-568-5409.You will be contacted within 24hours, so please be sure to provideyour contact information. Thankyou and we appreciate your input,whether negative or positive sothat we can find ways to improvethe HRO services or continue toprovide excellent service. As areminder, an HRO representativeis available for the bi-weekly "Meet& Greet" at the Support Site foodcourt area. Please feel free to comeby, pick up a copy of a vacancyannouncement that you may beinterested in applying for, or askquestions. If the HRO representa-tive is unable to provide you aresponse, he or she will bring thequestion back to the HRO officeand you will be provided ananswer or a call back the sameday. The next "Meet & Greet" isfrom 8-9 a.m. May 19.
NON-APPROPRIATED FUND(NAF) POSITIONS
Fleet & Family Readiness NAFLocal Naples job announcementswithin CNREURAFSWA may beviewed at: www.cnic.navy.mil/regions/cnreurafswa/about/jobs.html.
The necessary application formsare also available online. For anyquestions you have, you may reachus at 081-568-4164/2505/5612.The applications may be emailedto [email protected].
NSA NAPLES U.S. POSITIONS, MWR OPENCONTINUOUS POSITIONS
Education Aid/Technician, CY-1702-I/II, ANN#14-005, (MultiplePositions) regular full time(Eligible for Post Allowance) parttime & flexible, Child Dev -elopment Centers, School AgeCare, Youth Programs, TeenCenter and Youth Sports Capo -dichino/Support Site. Providesappropriate developmental careand instruction for children andyouth ranging in age from sixweeks to eighteen years in a Childand Youth Program settingPerforms routine, day-to-day careof infants and children rangingfrom 6weeks to 5 years old.Assembles of gathers materialsand equipment necessary to exe-cute School Age Care for childrenranging from 6 years old to 9years old, School-Age Care Pre-Teen for children ranging from 10years old to 12 years old, TeenCenter Program for children rang-ing form 13 years old to 18 yearsold. Receives and releases chil-dren to/from authorized parents,guidance.Recreation Aid, NF-0189-01ANN#13-128, flexible, BowlingCenter, Support Site. Providesoversight of activities and neces-sary services to authorizedpatrons.Food Service Worker, NA-7408-04, ANN#13-126 flexible, BowlingCenter, Support Site. Performs avariety of tasks such as grilling orfrying pancakes, hamburgers, hotdogs, bacon, eggs, sausage, bywatching while the items arecooking, turning as required; reg-ulating temperature and remov-ing when done.Recreation Aid, NF-0189-01,ANN#14-021 flexible, MWROutdoor Recreation Program,
U.S. POSITIONSNOTE: CONUS hires currentlyresiding in the Naples/Gaetacommuting areas must applythrough USAJOBS in order toreceive consideration.
CLOSING DATE MAY 22Supv Financial ManagementAnalyst (Multiple Positions),GS-0501-13, EUR14-824992-KB,Full Time PermanentSupv IT Specialist (PLCYPLN/INFOSEC), GS-2210-12 KPP 13,EUR14-812579-JC, Full TimePermanentAdministrative Security Te -chnician, GS-0303-07, EUR14-812580-JC, Full Time PermanentIT Specialist (INFOSEC), GS-2210-13, ANN#EUR14-825692-EG, Full Time PermanentExercise Planner, GS-0301-12,ANN#EUR14-828682-EG, FullTime PermanentEnvironmental ProtectionSpe cialist, GS-0028-14, ANN#EUR14-829622-EG, Full TimePermanentSupervisory Financial Man -agement Analyst, GS-0501-13,ANN# EUR14-829656-EG, FullTime PermanentFinancial Manager, GS-0505-14, ANN#EUR14-826782-KB,Full Time PermanentFinancial Technician, GS-0503-09, ANN#EUR14-825045-KB, Full Time PermanentFinancial Technician, GS-0503-06, ANN#EUR14-834292-EG, Full Time Permanent
CLOSING DATE MAY 29Supv IT Specialist (PLCY-PLN), GS-2210-12,ANN# EUR14-803608-AG, Full Time Per -manentSupervisory Future Oper -ations Director, GS-0301-15,ANN#EUR14-833681-EG, FullTime PermanentBowling Center HospitalityManager, GS-1101-09, ANN#EUR-14-816780-AG Full TimePermanentManagement Assistant (O/A),GS-0344-07, ANN#EUR14-832-372-EG, Full Time TemporarySecurity Guard (Multiple Po -sitions), GS-0085-05, ANN#EUR14-731973-AG, Full TimePermanentSupv Program Manager, GS-0340-14, ANN#EUR14-794596-KB, Full Time PermanentStrategy and Policy Director,GS1101-15, ANN#EUR14-817-709-KB, Full Time Permanent
CANCELLEDProgram Analyst (Multiple
$11.00. Ensures enforcement ofsecurity measures; conductsinspections; prepares reports con-cerning security related inci-dents, etc.
JFC MINIMART (LAGO PATRIA)
Ann#14000171 Sales Clerk/MM/NF-01/Flex. One Vacancy. OpenUntil Filled. Pay Rate: $8.00-$9.50. Responsible for selling gen-eral merchandise to customersand ensuring merchandise isproperly stocked and available.
CARNEY PARK MINIMARTAnn#14000172 Sales Clerk/MM/NF-01/Seasonal Flex – TwoVacancies. Open Until Filled. PayRate: $8.00-$9.50. Responsible forselling general merchandise tocustomers and ensuring mer-chandise is properly stocked andavailable.
CAPODICHINO MINIMARTAnn#140001HE Sales Clerk/MM /NF-01/ Flex – TwoVacancies. Open Until Filled. PayRate: $8.00-$9.50. Responsible forselling general merchandise tocustomers and ensuring mer-chandise is properly stocked andavailable.
GRICIGNANO MINIMARTAnn#140001KG Sales Clerk/MM /NF-01/ Flex – One Vacancy.Open Until Filled - Pay Rate:$8.00-$9.50. Responsible for sell-ing general merchandise to cus-tomers and ensuring merchan-dise is properly stocked and avail-able.
EARTH & VINE WINE SHOPAnn#140001QD Sales Clerk/MM/FN-01/Flex – One Vacancy.Open Until Filled – Pay Rate:$8.000-$9.50. Responsible for sell-ing general merchandise to cus-
tomers and ensuring merchan-dise is properly stocked and avail-able.
COURTESY ANNOUNCEMENTS
Office Receptionist. TheNaples Veterinary TreatmentFacility is hiring a VeterinaryServices Clerk (office reception-ist) and an Animal HealthTechnician (must have animaltechnician experience). Appli -cants should go to www.BUSAJOBS. gov for detailed posi-tion descriptions and to apply. Ifyou have any questions, pleasecontact the Naples VeterinaryTreatment Facility at DSN: 629-7913 or 081-811-7913. Dental Assistant. U.S. NavalHospital Naples is seeking twofull-time contract Dental assis-tants for the Dental departmentat the Support Site. Interestedapplicants should contact PaolaGargiulo at DSN 629-6117 or 081-811-6117. The position is openuntil May 30. Dental Assistant. The BranchMedical Clinic at Capodichino isseeking a contract Dental assis-tant. Interested applicants shouldcontact Paola Gargiulo at DSN629-6117 or 081-811-6117. Theposition is open until May 30.
Jobs•• ••
Support site/Carney Park.Provides and maintain recreationand athletic equipment issue. Recreation Aid, NF-0189-01,ANN#14-022, flexible, MWRLiberty Division, Naples, Italy.Employee helps customers in therecreation center with recreation-al event. Education Technician (Lead -er), CY-1702-II, ANN#14-051Multiple Positions, regular fulltime, (Eligible for Post Allowance)Fleet and Family ReadinessProgram, CYP Division, CDCCapo & Support Site. The pur-pose of the CY Program Leader(CYP) is to provide appropriatedevelopment care and instructionfor children and youth ranging inage from 6 weeks to 18 years inone or more CY programs. Thisincludes the provision of guid-ance, assistance, and mentoringfor the CY Program Assistants.Closing date: Open Until Filled.Lifeguard, NF-0189-01, ANN#14-084 (Multiple positions) tem-porary flexible (Seasonal Em -ployment) Aquatics Division,Carney Park/Support Site. JobSummary: Works as instructor,safeguards and supervises swim-mers and bathers in pool area.Closing date: Open Until Filled.
NAF LOCAL NATIONAL POSITION
Lifeguard, Ua-0189-07, ANN#14-077, (Multiple Positions) tem-porary part time (SeasonalEmployment) Aquatics Division,Carney Park/Support Site.Closing date: Open Until Filled.
NEX EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
Gricignano, Building 2091-BCall 081-813-5252/5253/5254 or
DSN 629-4774Hours: Monday through
Friday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
For a current list of U.S. vacan-cies and the on-line application,please visit our website at:https://www.NavyExchange.job.To assist your job search go direct-ly to the location field, open thedrop down menu and click onItaly, then click on the ‘Search forJobs’ button. You will see all thejobs in Italy (mostly Naples area);please ensure you are not applyingfor a position located in Sigonella(Sicily). Call the numbers abovefor assistance.
U.S. NAF POSITIONS AVAILABLE
GRICIGNANO MAIN STOREAnn#14000014 Cashier Che -cker/CC/NF-01/Flex- Open UntilFilled. Pay Rate: $8.00-$9.50.Associates engaged in the opera-tion of cash registers to recordsales in retail checkout areas. Ann#14000019 Sales Clerk/SL/NF-01/Flex part time- OpenUntil Filled. Pay Rate: $8.00-$9.50. Responsible for selling gen-eral merchandise to customersand ensuring merchandise isproperly stocked and displayedfor the Jewelry, Mens, Ladies,Shoes, Cosmetics, Handbags,and Children’s departments.Ann#140000GN SecurityGuard/52/NF-01/Flex - OpenUntil Filled. Pay Rate: $9.00-
