The NSA Naples’ Support Site Chapel Fellowship Hall filled to capac- ity Nov. 22 with base families attending the Fleet and Family Support Center (FFSC) Adoption Awareness Fair. The FFSC hosted the Adoption Awareness Fair to provide the base community with a variety of information about adoption and to open a discussion with social workers, families and children who have experi- ence with the process. “If you are considering adoption, it is important to be as well informed as possible and to know what is right for your family,” said Nina Contino, social worker from American Adoption Professionals Abroad, Inc. “Fami- lies should think first: what their reasons for adopting are, what their motivation for adopting is, and what would work for them personally.” Contino said that families should spend time considering the age of the child they wish to adopt and if domestic or international adoption is a factor, then begin asking questions that pertain to their personal feelings. “Why am I interested in adopting?” Contino said should be the first question. ”Is my spouse on board? Do we have the same level of motiva- tion? Does it fit with my family goals? Do I have other children? Is this part of the vision I have for my family? Then, educate yourself as much as possible.” The United States has more than 402,000 children in foster care with Sailors and Department of Defense civilians serving in Italy gathered at the Naval Support Activity Naples base theater Nov. 20 to partici- pate in Sexual Assault Prevention and Response training performed and directed by the Inter- ACT troupe. InterAct is a nationally-renowned social justice performance troupe that began in 2000 at Cali- fornia State University, Long Beach. The group, who performed five shows while in Naples, received a contract from the Navy in June 2014 to showcase their impactful scenes of domestic violence and sexual assault to Sailors for training. They've also provided sexual as- sault intervention programs for universities, after-school programs and rehabilitation centers since their inception. "InterACT is a group of students getting to- gether and determining how to use acting to pro- mote a social change on various issues," said Timothy Maurer, naval program manager for In- terACT. "We developed various shows on sexual assault, racism, homophobia, bullying and stalk- ing to try and raise awareness on these topics." Throughout the performance, actors from the InterACT troupe played out several scenarios that ultimately led to sexual assault and domes- tic violence. During their acts, the troupe invited audience members on stage to participate as ei- ther a bystander or a voice to represent the vic- tim's inner conflict. "We saw sexual assault was an issue and we realized that most sexual assaults were not being reported, and we wanted to shift this par- adigm," said Maurer. "When the Department of the Navy contacted us to perform on naval in- stallations, we saw this as another step closer to making a change. We need to shine the light Serving the Na to, Naples and Gaeta military community in italy 59th year, No. 45 Friday , November 28, 2014 FRIday High 70 Low 57 satURday High 73 Low 59 sUnday High 72 Low 59 Review what happened between nov. 19 and nov. 25. W hat hat ’ s I nsIde nsIde Page 5 Sailors and Families Celebrate the Spirit of Thanksgiving Page 6 Exercise Cutlass Express 2015 Nations Meet to Finalize Plans Page 13 A Glimpse Around the Fleet Page 5 Weekly Crime Report By MC3 Robert S. Price, Navy Public Affairs Support Element-East Det. Europe Naples Sailors InterACT in SAPR Training Sailors perform alongside an actress from the InterACT troupe during a scenario focusing on the aftermath of a sexual assault during a sexual assault prevention and response training presentation held at the Capodichino base theater of Naval Support Activity Naples, Nov. 20. InterAct is a nationally renowned social justice performance troupe that has provided sexual assault intervention programs for universities, juvenile detention facilities, housing projects, after-school programs and rehabilitation centers. (Photo by MC3 Luis R. Chavez Jr.) Families Meet for Adoption Awareness Fair See ADOPTION FAIR Page 4 Families share expierences and insights at adoption Awareness Fair (Photo by MC3 Robert S. Price) By MC3 Luis R. Chavez Jr., Navy Public Affairs Support Element-East Det. Europe See INTERACT Page 6
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The NSA Naples’ Support Site Chapel Fellowship Hall filled to capac-ity Nov. 22 with base families attending the Fleet and Family SupportCenter (FFSC) Adoption Awareness Fair.The FFSC hosted the Adoption Awareness Fair to provide the base
community with a variety of information about adoption and to open adiscussion with social workers, families and children who have experi-ence with the process.“If you are considering adoption, it is important to be as well informed
as possible and to know what is right for your family,” said Nina Contino,social worker from American Adoption Professionals Abroad, Inc. “Fami-lies should think first: what their reasons for adopting are, what theirmotivation for adopting is, and what would work for them personally.”Contino said that families should spend time considering the age of
the child they wish to adopt and if domestic or international adoptionis a factor, then begin asking questions that pertain to their personalfeelings.“Why am I interested in adopting?” Contino said should be the first
question. ”Is my spouse on board? Do we have the same level of motiva-tion? Does it fit with my family goals? Do I have other children? Is thispart of the vision I have for my family? Then, educate yourself as muchas possible.”The United States has more than 402,000 children in foster care with
Sailors and Department of Defense civiliansserving in Italy gathered at the Naval SupportActivity Naples base theater Nov. 20 to partici-pate in Sexual Assault Prevention and Responsetraining performed and directed by the Inter-ACT troupe.InterAct is a nationally-renowned social justice
performance troupe that began in 2000 at Cali-fornia State University, Long Beach. The group, who performed five shows while in
Naples, received a contract from the Navy in
June 2014 to showcase their impactful scenes ofdomestic violence and sexual assault to Sailorsfor training. They've also provided sexual as-sault intervention programs for universities,after-school programs and rehabilitation centerssince their inception."InterACT is a group of students getting to-
gether and determining how to use acting to pro-mote a social change on various issues," saidTimothy Maurer, naval program manager for In-terACT. "We developed various shows on sexualassault, racism, homophobia, bullying and stalk-ing to try and raise awareness on these topics."Throughout the performance, actors from the
InterACT troupe played out several scenariosthat ultimately led to sexual assault and domes-tic violence. During their acts, the troupe invitedaudience members on stage to participate as ei-ther a bystander or a voice to represent the vic-tim's inner conflict."We saw sexual assault was an issue and we
realized that most sexual assaults were notbeing reported, and we wanted to shift this par-adigm," said Maurer. "When the Department ofthe Navy contacted us to perform on naval in-stallations, we saw this as another step closerto making a change. We need to shine the light
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Naples Sailors InterACT in SAPR Training
Sailors perform alongside an actress from the InterACT troupe during a scenario focusing on the aftermath of a sexual assault during a sexual assaultprevention and response training presentation held at the Capodichino base theater of Naval Support Activity Naples, Nov. 20. InterAct is a nationallyrenowned social justice performance troupe that has provided sexual assault intervention programs for universities, juvenile detention facilities, housingprojects, after-school programs and rehabilitation centers. (Photo by MC3 Luis R. Chavez Jr.)
Families Meet for AdoptionAwareness Fair
See ADOPTION FAIR Page 4Families share expierences and insights at adoption Awareness Fair (Photo by MC3Robert S. Price)
By MC3 Luis R. Chavez Jr., Navy Public Affairs Support
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Advancement results were re-leased this week and we have a lotof happy Sailors in Naples. Congrat-ulations on the much-deservedrecognition and I look forward toseeing the Naples commands holdtheir frocking ceremonies soon. I en-courage everyone that didn’t make itto press on, work hard, and start towork on a study plan for the Marchexams. This was the first cycle withthe new methods for computing thefinal multiple score. The exam scoreand performance evaluation are stillthe key factors in advancing, soknow your profession and be a leader. We need leaders at all levels, nomatter the rank or rate!Our Naples Area Second Class Petty Officers Association will be having
a friendly match on the soccer field Saturday against FareAmbienteCampania, a local ecological association. The two groups have workedgreat together for several bridge clean-up projects, as well as the recentSupport Site perimeter clean-up. They’ll also be getting together for an-other clean-up event before our Dec. 5 tree lighting. They help bring outthe best in our community. Let’s see how they get along when the soccerball is thrown in between them. Head out to the north park, near theskate park, on Saturday at 10 a.m. to show your support for the teams! With Thanksgiving just behind us, many are enjoying a few extra days
of much-deserved time off to relax and enjoy time with friends and fam-ily. For those traveling, be safe and plan out any road trips. If you’retraveling up north, keep in mind that you need snow chains in certainareas. We have a lot of family and holiday-oriented events coming up.The Holiday Village and tree-lighting ceremony will be going on nextFriday from 3 to 9 p.m. There will be a lot of great vendors in the VillageForum and definitely make it out for the tree lighting at 5:45 p.m. We’veheard that Santa should be stopping by as well. The holidays are also a time for holiday parties, both command parties
and informal gatherings of friends and families. We highly encouragethese festivities to relax, socialize and enjoy some time off. However, re-member to have a plan, stick with your plan and don’t drink and driveor make destructive, irreversible decisions. We had another DUI thisweek and we will continue to make people aware of the .05 blood alcohollimit in Italy. Take the bus to the command parties or have a trustworthydesignated driver. The same goes for people hosting parties; do your partto ensure people aren’t getting behind the wheel after enjoying someSunday football or some time away from work. Also, be a good shipmate,friend, family member, and coworker and watch out for each other. Takecare of each other and your families.NSA Naples will be holding a Pearl Harbor Remembrance Ceremony
on Friday, Dec. 5 in the Capodichino Piazza and I invite everyone to at-tend. We’ll gather at 9:30 a.m. to remember the attack on Pearl Harborand the impact it had on our nation. We entered World War II becauseof this event 73 years ago. Join us as we reflect on the many heroic ac-tions that took place that day and remember the more than 2,000 Sailorswe lost. Despite this tragic attack and entry into World War II, it even-tually brought us here to Italy and now we are very strong allies workingtogether. It is important to remember historical events and how theyhave shaped our nation.Hope everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving and enjoys their week-
end! Looking forward to the upcoming events and holiday season!
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NSA Naples Executive Officer
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Crime Awareness Security and NCIS routinely see an increase in crime
this time of year. Community members are encouraged tobe aware of their surroundings at all times and to consis-tently lock vehicles and activate home alarms. Pick-pock-eting, purse snatching, theft from parked cars, homebreak-in and carjacking are all concerns. Comply withthieves quickly to help diffuse situations as resistance canescalate the incident and be hazardous. Exercise extracaution at night and at train stations, airports, night-clubs, bars and outdoor cafes. Never leave valuables inplain sight and if planning a vacation, arrange for atrusted friend to periodically check on the residence dur-ing your absence. Report any incidents to 081-568-5638.For additional Safety and Security information, visitwww. travel.state.gov and search Italy.
Active Duty Roth TSP Deductions Need Updatedby Jan. 31An upcoming change in myPay requires users to desig-
nate Roth contributions as a percentage of your pay, in-stead of a dollar amount. If you don’t comply with thechange, the Defense Finance and Accounting Service(DFAS) will not be able to process your Roth contributionsuntil you make the update. Active duty members of theThrift Savings Plan (TSP) are encouraged to log intomyPay and click on the section called "Traditional TSPand Roth TSP.” In the "Contribution from Roth TSP" sec-tion, enter your desired percentage of your pay and clicksave. For questions or additional information, contactyour command financial specialist or the FFSC.
New TASI Tax for Residents of Economy HousingA new 2014 Italian tax makes residents and homeowners
of economy housing responsible to pay a TASI (TassaServizi Indivisibili) based on the real estate value of theproperty. The rate of this tax is established by each mu-nicipality and is based on property value. Similarly, thepercentage to be paid by residents is established by eachmunicipality and can be up to 30 percent of the total TASI.A resident�s portion of the TASI should be in the range of60-150 euros per year. Community members, assisted byHousing as needed, must talk with their landlords to getthe Italian Tax Form F-24. Once properly filled in, TASIforms are then paid at local banks and post offices. Forquestions or additional help coordinating with landlords,contact Housing at DSN 629-4466 or 081-811-4466.
Bicycles and Strollers Collected from HousingUnlabeled bicycles and strollers collected from Support
Site Housing from April to September are in the MWRWarehouse parking lot, located between the carwash andthe POV lot. If community members feel their item wasmistakenly taken or would like to reclaim it, they can visitthe parking lot to see if it is there. If located, please con-tact Housing�s Peter Parillo at DSN 629-4287 or 081-811-4287 to reclaim the bicycles or strollers taken during theperiodic collections. The ongoing effort helps clear awayobjects that may have been left by previous residents orotherwise abandoned. The items not reclaimed will befixed before being donated to a charity organization.
Capodichino ITT Office Reduced HoursUntil further notice, the Capodichino ITT office will only
be open on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.The Support Site ITT office will continue to be open Mon-day through Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and on Saturdaysfrom 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more information, call the Sup-port Site ITT office at DSN 629-7906 or 629-7907.
Now- Dec. 20: Support Site Power Outages forAnnual Preventative MaintenanceAnnual preventative maintenance on electrical substa-
tion transformers requires a series of power outages inorder to safely maintain an efficient electrical distributionsystem within the Support Site. Due to battery back-upcapability, all facility and Housing life safety systems willfunction under normal operating conditions. The schedulefor the power outages is as follows: • Tuesday, Dec. 2 from 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.: Housing
Units: B2012 through B2019; B2027; B2030; B2020;B2024 through B2026; B2032 through B2035.
• Saturday, Dec. 20 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.: ElementarySchool (B2057); High School (B2058); School Cafeteria(B2059); Child Development Center (B2065); SchoolBleachers (including fire pump station).
Nov. 29: Soccer Showdown – Campania FareAmbi-ente vs. NASCPOAThe Naples Area Second Class Petty Officers Associa-
tion will be playing a soccer match against CampaniaFareAmbiente, a local ecological association, on Satur-day, Nov. 29 at the Support Site’s north soccer field nearthe skate park. Community members are invited to at-tend and enjoy the game. The Soccer Showdown will takeplace from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and be attended by otherItalian guests who have helped contribute to SS7 bridgeclean-ups and September’s base perimeter clean-up. Foradditional information, contact MA2 Billings at DSN626-5525 or 081-568-5525.
Dec. 1- 2: Transition GPS Accessing Higher EducationWorkshop FFSC is holding the next session of the Accessing
Higher Education two-dayWorkshop, Dec. 1- 2. If you are interested in going
back to school (undergraduate or graduate) after themilitary, this workshop can help you define your careergoals, identify required credentials, research educationinstitutions to reach those goals and assist you in uti-lizing your VA education benefits. You do not need to bein the process of transitioning to attend. The class willbe held at the Fleet and Family Support Center on theSupport Site from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Spouses are encour-aged to attend. Please contact the FFSC at DSN 629-6372 or your command career counselor for moreinformation or to register.
Dec. 3: Coffee Chat at Naples Elementary School Coffee Chat will be held on Wednesday, Dec. 3 from
8:15 to 9:15 a.m. in the Naples Elementary School mul-tipurpose room and include Military Family Life Coun-selors and members of the school’s Parent TeacherAssociation. Conflict Resolution for ages 4- 12 will bediscussed with some coffee and snacks. Parents andcaregivers will hear about effective guidelines in engag-ing children in cooperative activities, skills to teach forgetting along, and how to discipline aggressive children.For additional information, contact Karen Rodrigues atDSN 629-4682.
Dec. 4: Coffee Chat at Naples High School Coffee Chat will be held on Thursday, Dec. 4 from 9:30
to 10:30 a.m. in the Naples High School cafeteria. Mili-tary Family Life Counselors and members of the school’sParent Teacher Student Association will be on hand todiscuss Helping Children Manage Anger over some coffeeand snacks. For additional information, contact KarenRodrigues at DSN 629-4682.
Dec. 5: Holiday Village and Tree-Lighting CeremonyThe Support Site Village Forum will host the Holi-
day Village on Friday, Dec. 5 with concerts, a holidaymarket, food and more. Holiday music will be per-formed by the U.S. Naval Forces Europe Band andSanta will make an appearance during the celebra-tion. The event will take place from 3 to 9 p.m. withthe tree-lighting ceremony beginning at 5:45 p.m.Entry to the Holiday Village is free and open to allU.S. and NATO ID card holders, as well as local na-tional employees with access card and their immedi-ate family members. For more information, call DSN629-4390 or 081-811-4390.
Dec. 5: Candy Cane Golf Tourney at Carney Park Join the 4-person scramble golf tournament at Car-
ney Park where 16 turkeys will be awarded. Tourna-ment is for adults only and the cost is $25 per person,plus green fees. 100 percent of the cost will be returnedto the prize fund. Sign up by Dec. 4. Call 081-526-4296for more details. ation, stop by the USO offices or callDSN 626-5713 or 629-4903.
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VOLUNTEERS NEEDEDNAPLES OVERSEAS SUPPORT CLUB (NOSC) is seeking committed membersto serve as Vice President of Fundraising, Membership Chairperson, Parliamentar-ian, and Shopping on the Boot Editor for the 2014-15 board term. For more infor-mation, please visit www.noscitaly.com or email [email protected].
THE TRANSATLANTIC COUNCIL OF THE BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA islooking for Eagle Scouts in the Naples community to update the National EagleScout Association database. All Eagle Scouts, both active and not active in scoutingare asked to send an email with their last name, first name, email address, home-town/community, and council/district name where they earned their Eagle rank, toTroop 007 committee chair Jeff Arter at [email protected]. "Once an Eagle, al-ways an Eagle."
USO NAPLES is looking for outgoing and enthusiastic volunteers to join their com-mittee to make a tangible difference in the community through events and specialprojects. If interested, please email Luisa Mazzella at [email protected] or callthe USO Capodichino office at DSN 626-5713.
NAPLES AMERICAN RED CROSS (ARC) needs volunteers. If you areinterested 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 - AmericanRed Cross Naples - to keep up with current opportunities.
NAPLES HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETIC BOOSTER CLUB is looking for new boardmembers. Consider offering your time to further the work of the Athletic BoosterClub. The club is accepting nominations and applications for the 2014-15 Board. Wewill call for a membership-wide vote in May, with the new Board installed in June.The current board is working to have summer and fall kick off plans in place to easethe transition, as well as a healthy bank account to seed 2014-15 Wildcat Athletics.Job descriptions for president, vice president, treasurer, secretary, membership,Webmaster, publicity/marketing and spirit wear can be found at www.naplesboost-erclub.com in the documents section. Please contact [email protected] or [email protected] for more information.
FLEET AND FAMILY SUPPORT CENTER is looking for volunteers to assist inthe event of an emergency. Volunteers could be called upon if families are relocatedto Support Site due to a natural disaster or similar emergency that exceeds whatthe FFSC staff can support. Volunteers may greet families, inquire about needs, or-ganize supplies, complete paperwork, etc. Being on the list does not obligate anyoneto a future event. If you are interested in volunteering for this, please call 081-811-6372 or email [email protected].
CLUB BEYOND is searching for volunteers to serve as Adult Leaders. Leaders assistin planning, setup and conducting small group meetings with students in grades 7through 12. Leadership training lasts a month. If interested, please contact ArturoPaulino 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 to helpat our Animal Hospice in Lago Patria. We also need volunteers for different projectson the Support Site base. For more information, please contact us at awlres-cueteam@ gmail.com 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 HORIZONThe NAPLES MIDDLE HIGH SCHOOL PTSA is looking for volunteers to helpprovide information, resources and events that strengthen the connections betweenstudents, parents, the school and the community. A yearly membership is $10 andjoining is a great way to get involved, meet the teachers, other parents and yourchild's friends. Email [email protected] or search Naples Middle HighSchool PTSA on Facebook.
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 at [email protected] or visit these websites at https://www.facebook.com/BSATroop007; https://www.troopwebhost.org/Troop007Naples and https:/ /www.troopwebhost.org/FormHTML.aspx?site=Troop007Naples.
COALITION OF SAILORS AGAINST DESTRUCTIVE DECISIONS (CSADD),Naples Chapter meets every 2nd and 4th Wednesday of each month at 1 p.m. in theNSA Naples Chiefs Mess, located by the quarterdeck in Admin I. CSADD's missionis to create a culture in which our shipmates are helping shipmates maintain acourse of success through good decision making. For more information, contact MC2Ramsaran at DSN 626-5249.
NAVY LEAGUE NAPLES has three missions: to enhance the morale of active dutypersonnel and their families; to inform Congress and the American public on theimportance of strong sea services; and to support youth through programs such asthe Junior ROTC that expose young people to the values of our sea services. Per-sonnel interested in joining or participating with the Navy League should contactBetty Reese at 081-526-8051. For more information, visit www.navyleague.org.
THE NAPLES TOASTMASTERS CLUB provides materials and experience to im-prove competent communication and leadership skills. Meetings are at6:30 p.m. on the first & third Tuesdays of the month at the Support Site CommunityCenter. Guests are always welcome. For more information, visit www.naplestoastmas-ters.wix.com/toastmastersnaples or like us on Facebook "Toastmasters Naples Italy."
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Keeping the Edge through Readiness
A panel discusses NATO perspectives, "Keeping the Edge through Readiness," in Split, Croatia Nov. 13, 2014 at theNATO Industry Forum. (Photo by MC3 Robert S. Price)
Italy Ranked 3rd on TripAdvisorAn Italian woman from the city of Trieste, northern
Italy ranked the most active user in the world in 2014of the online travel review site TripAdvisor. She posteda total of 7,928 reviews, comments and photos. For thesecond consecutive year, Italians ranked third on Tri-pAdvisor after the United States and Britain. Romewas the second most-reviewed city after London.Milan and Florence were in the top ten most revieweddestinations in the world this year.
Tourists Arrested for Vandalism at the ColosseumA Russian tourist was arrested by police after carv-
ing a massive letter K on the wall of the Colosseum.A guard caught the tourist in the act of carving on arestored interior wall on the ground of the Flavianamphitheater. The tourist was charged with causingaggravated damage to one of Italy’s most iconic sym-bols and ordered to pay a fine of €20,000. The judgealso handed down a suspended four-month jail sen-tence. Four other tourists, two Australians, a Cana-dian and a Brazilian, were also caught allegedlycarving graffiti on the wall of the Colosseum. Author-ities said they would increase the number of surveil-lance cameras and step up visual and audio warningsagainst vandalisms.
Free Entry to Castel NuovoThe Castel Nuovo, better known as the Angevin Cas-
tle, in Naples is open free-of-charge every Sundaymorning from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. The entrance will pro-vide access to the courtyard, the Chapel Santa Bar-
bara, three beautiful rooms of the castle of the Barons,the Armory and the hall of the Lodge. The castle isalso home to the Museum of Naples.
Stolen Artifacts RecoveredStolen archaeological artifacts of enormous value
were confiscated from a civil lawyer in Rome. The ar-tifacts were stolen at least in 24 separate burglariesacross several regions in Italy over the course of years.The artefacts dated from ancient Etruscan times tothe Baroque periods, including murals, bibles, cruci-fixes, tapestries, and statues. According to the police,the lawyer knew the artifacts were stolen because hehad newspapers clippings and photographs pertainingto the burglaries at his home. He was charged of pos-sessing stolen goods.
Action Scenes for new James Bond to be Shot inRomeThe 24th James Bond film will include three key action
scenes in Rome from February 19 to March 12 beforemoving to the Royal Palace in Caserta. The secret agentwill be set to catch up in several high-speed chasesaround Rome’s historic alleyways and with one car end-ing up in the Tiber River. The footage will also include aFiat 500 crashing next to the Vatican. The highlight ofthe filming, after 007 parachuting out of a helicopter, willbe the landing on the historic Ponte Sisto, a narrow 15th-century pedestrian bridge across the river. The shootingof scenes in Rome will represent another boost for theCinecitta’ Film Studios, where many very famousmovies have been shot recently.
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Social workers, families and children who have experience with the adoptionprocess had an open discussion Nov. 22 with base families attending theAdoption Awareness Fair. Fleet and Family Support Center hosted the Adop-tion Awareness Fair to open a dialogue with the base community aboutadoption. (Photo by MC3 Robert S. Price)
Each year since 1994, November has been themonth to honor Native American and Alaska Na-tives. There are posters, themes and ceremonies cen-tered on the history and heritage of these men andwomen. But behind the big stories of an entire raceof people, are the people themselves, and their indi-vidual stories. One of those people is Senior Chief YeomanJaunette (Jay) Martin. Her family sometimes refersto her by her tribe name Long Leg Lady. As a Sailor,she may not be a chief in her tribe, but she is one inours.Martin is not the only person in her family to servein the military. Her grandfather was a gunner'smate, her uncle joined the Army and served in Iraq,her cousins both joined the Marines, and her greatgrandfather served as a Marine and was one of theoriginal code talkers in WWII. Martin is the only fe-male of her family to join the military and to dateand has remained on duty longer than the men inher family, a fact she takes a lot of pride in. As a Navajo Indian born in Colorado Springs, herchildhood had its share of ups and downs. When herfather got out of the Army, they moved back to hishome on the reservation in Arizona. Soon after sep-aration he was killed in an accident. Martin was twoat the time. "Growing up on the reservation, we didn't haverunning water and we often had to haul water tocook our food, bathe and wash laundry," said Martin."Using an outhouse was a common practice. Thesedays, they've installed water lines and things aremuch better."Martin said her father's side of the family was moretraditional than her mothers. "Each time we visited them we spoke Navajo, theyunderstood English, but preferred Navajo," saidMartin. "My grandmother and grandfather's mar-riage was an arranged marriage. She was 20 yearsyounger, but over the years she grew to love him.This was often the case on the reservation."Martin also attended ceremonies where a medicineman would do rituals; she attended pow-wows (tra-ditional dances) and rodeos. "We herded our cows from the mountains beforewinter and back during the summer, said Martin."We believe in spirits, and the stories passed downfrom our ancestors."Martin recalls one afternoon spent with her grand-mother. "I stayed with my grandma once and she baked thissheep head in the ground. Well, she made me eat thebrains 'so you will always make the right decision inyour life and be smart,' she made me eat the eyeballs'so you will always have the sight to see things clearly'(btw, I've always had 20/20), and then the tongue (yes,the tongue!) 'so that you will speak up and voice youropinions when needed.' I'd be lost without her." Since joining the Navy, Martin said her childrendo things she couldn't have imagined doing as ayoung girl.
"Wearing shorts, cheerleading, anything thatseemed inappropriate to my grandparents," saidMartin. "I have tried to pass on what was instilledin me, both through my upbringing and the Navy,and they are actually well behaved. When I was de-ployed with the USS George Washington my girlsstayed with my mom. They had the opportunity tolearn more about their culture, and be around it ona daily basis. They have learned their clans, learnedto speak Navajo, and have danced in pow-wows. It isgreat that they have had the opportunity to see whatI only spoke about." When Martin decided to join the Navy, her familywas initially against it. It was tradition for awomen's place to be in the home and with her family.Despite many of her male family members joining,she got significant pushback. "I just couldn't give them a choice at that point,"said Martin. It was finally about me and my familywas just going to have to suck it up."Coming up through the ranks, Martin said shenever felt any type of discrimination. "When I speak about my background, everyone isvery interested," said Martin. "I would joke and tellthem I lived in a two-story tee-pee. I think being afemale was more of the challenge, always trying tobe better than my male counterparts, even to thisday."Martin continues to involve herself and her girls inas much of the culture as she can, looking for oppor-tunities locally for her girls to get involved in pow-wows and participating as much as she can inceremonies during November, Native American Her-itage month."I speak Navajo and teach them Navajo," said Mar-tin. "I teach them about the culture, as much as I canfrom morning rituals to prayer. I teach them aboutthe time when a girl becomes a woman, this is ayearlong ritual for us."She also shares with them stories about her greatgrandfather and his service to the country. "I'm proud of all of the men who did what they didduring World War II, but I'm more proud to say mygreat-grandfather was among them," said Martin. "Iwish when I was younger I realized all his accom-plishments and asked endless questions. I was tooyoung; I listened to him and then carried on playing.His accomplishments have made me feel like I cando whatever I want. When he was young he wouldget punished for speaking anything other than Eng-lish, so to know that our language would save somany lives and have him looked upon as a hero letsme know how special it really is."Martin added, "My ancestors went through thepain and hardship of being forced from homes ontoreservations during the "Long Walk" to Fort Sumner.However, I think today we have as much opportunityto get out and make something of ourselves. I thinkwhen we stop blaming and looking at the past iswhen we can move forward. I have chosen to stoplooking back. Instead I consider the opportunities meand my children have, and they are limitless shouldwe choose to pursue them."
more than 100,000 of these children waiting to be adopted, and many ofthese children spend more than five years still waiting for a permanenthome to be placed in. These children entered into foster care as a resultof abuse, neglect and or abandonment.“We were very open to adopting from the beginning,” said Musician 1st
Class Christopher Jerome. “It is something we chose to do. We have de-cided to wait to try and have biological children because we want to adoptfirst. We want that adopted child to feel that they were wanted. Theyweren’t a Plan B. They are our ‘Plan A’.”The Jeromes have chosen a direction to adopt internationally through
the Ethiopian government.“I was very open to it, it took very little convincing of me,” said Jerome.
“We have both been very interested in other cultures. What better wayto learn about them then to become an international family?” Jerome said the Ethiopian process had his family placed on a waiting
list for the past few months, while his agency works to hopefully matcha referral to a child by Christmas. The adoption is not done yet, theJeromes will then continue filing legal and medical documents for theUnited States. While the United States process the materials, to includepassports and VISAs, they plan to visit the child to complete the officialadoption under Ethiopian law. By summer next year, they hope theAmerican paperwork will be filed so they can visit Ethiopia again to re-ceive their child in their arms.Contino said it is part of her job to complete a background study of every
home that considers adoption. At the end of every home study she grantsthe final approval to ‘recommend’ a family to be adoptive parents.“It would be very unusual where we would say, “I don’t recommend
these people,” said Contino. “We evaluate the family based on the bestinterest of the Hague [Pact]. Would this family be able to provide a safe,loving nurturing home to an adoptive child? That is our criteria for ap-proving a set of parents. Given that, we would explore basically their mo-tivations. Are they together on it? Did they both want to be involved?These are the things we would hope for that would possible cause us tohave to discuss whether or not they are appropriate.” Contino explained Hague pact as an international agreement set in
place to screen for illegal human trafficking and fraud. Hague pact coun-tries must abide by a set of rules for international adoption. The homestudies that her agency provides also meet the same requirements of theHague pact.For more information about the adoption process and policy changes,
visit the online website travel.state.gov.
Indian ChiefNative Pride and Spirit:Yesterday, Today and Forever
By Terrina Weatherspoon, All Hands Magazine
Continued from Page 1 ADOPTION FAIR
Sailors and Families Celebratethe Spirit of Thanksgiving
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Fleet and Family Support CenterEvents this Week From the Fleet and
Family Support Center
For more information about local Fleet and Family Support Center(FFSC) events, visit www.facebook.com/NaplesFFSC.
The United States of America is not the only coun-try in the world that celebrates a holiday of Thanks-giving. It is a fact that giving thanks to theAlmighty is not new. The Jewish community, for ex-ample, celebrates the biblical harvest festival ofSukkot. Long before Europeans arrived in the New World,Native Americans had a rich tradition of observingthe fall harvest with feasting and merrymaking. The “Thanksgiving” celebration by the Pilgrims inNorth America with the colony’s Native Americanallies, including the Wampanoag chief Massasoitwas held in November 1621. History tells us that President George Washingtonissued the first Thanksgiving proclamation by thenational government of the United States in 1789.Washington called upon all Americans to expresstheir gratitude for the conclusion to the country’swar of independence against England and the suc-cessful authorization of the U.S. Constitution. Present-day Americans, including those serving inthe Armed Services abroad, celebrate the traditionon the fourth Thursday of November. Many of theAmerican warriors serving abroad introduce thespirit of Thanksgiving to their allies. For instance,Sailors aboard Naval Support Activity Naples had
three separate Thanksgiving celebrations. One“Thanksgiving” was celebrated with the Francicanpriests, nuns, Italians and soup kitchen volunteers
Nov. 8 in Rome. Another in Cari-naro Nov. 13 and in Pozzuoli Nov.20. In addition to those celebra-tions off base, more than 150 sin-gle sailors celebrated Thanks-giving meals with friends andfamilies Nov. 21 at United StatesNaval Hospital Naples galley.An American tradition and spiritof Thanksgiving is alive and wellwith service members livingabroad at NSA Naples, Italy andbeyond. God bless.
UPCOMING FFSC NAPLES EVENTSCall 081-811-6372 for more information or to register.
All classes require registration.• Dec. 1-2: Transition GPS Career Track: Higher Education, 8 a.m.to 4 p.m., Support Site FFSC
• Dec. 2: Easy Italian, 9 a.m. to noon, Support Site FFSC (1 of 3)• Dec. 3: TAP Capstone, 9 a.m. to noon, Support Site FFSC • Dec. 4: Smooth Move, 8:30 a.m. to noon, Support Site FFSC. NoteAll non-Navy personnel may arrive at 9:30 a.m. Call for details. Regis-tration Required.
• Dec. 4: Retirement Planning w/TSP, 9 a.m. to noon, Support SiteFFSC
• Dec. 5: I.A. Discussion Group, 1 to 2 p.m., Support Site FFSC • Dec. 5: VA Refresher Training, 2 to 4 p.m., Support Site FFSC • Dec. 5: Sponsorship Training, 9 a.m. to noon, Support Site FFSC• Dec. 5: Resume Writing, 2 to 4 p.m., Support Site FFSC
Crime Report for Nov. 19 - Nov. 25From the NSA Naples Command Investigative Division and NCIS
Computers, cable boxes, chargers, televisions, appliances,and other common, electrically powered, devices can besources of phantom power drain. A device that causes phan-tom power drain is one that consumes electricity even whenit is turned off. Electricity can be conserved by unplugging these devices
when not in use. The quickest way to cut power to these de-vices is to incorporate the application of switchable power strips. The power stripscan restrict the flow of electricity distributed to the devices with the flick of aswitch. Phantom power drainage has a significant effect on energy consumption.It is not always enough to simply turn off devices. Drainage could be reduced ifelectronics were unplugged or plugged into a power strip that is switched off whenthe devices are not in use.
Energy ConservationFighting Phantom Power DrainFrom the NSA Naples Energy Management Team
Story and Photos by: Chaplain Don Biadog
Sailors and staff from Naval Support Activity Naples, ten-ant commands, Catholic Women of the Chapel, Knightsof Columbus, and their families shared the spirit ofThanksgiving with 30 Franciscan priests and SoupKitchen volunteers in the San gennaro Church atPozzuoli, Italy.
Abe gramata (Right), Master ChiefPetty Officer (Ret.), and defense Lo-gistics Agency (dLA) Europe andAfrica staff enjoyed a Thanksgivingmeal with the Franciscans nuns.
More than 50 sailors from Naval Support Activity Naples, tenant commands and their families shared the spirit ofThanksgiving with 55 priests and nuns at Pontificio Collegio Filippino in Rome, Italy.
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Exercise CutlassExpress 2015 NationsMeet to Finalize PlansMaritime professionals from South and EastAfrica, Europe, Indian Ocean nations and theU.S. met to begin finalizing plans for the fourthiteration of Cutlass Express 2015, Nov. 18.The four-day planning event sought to finalizeexercise scenarios, participant force offerings,schedule of events, and participant manning inadvance of the exercise, to be held in early2015.Cutlass Express is a U.S. Africa Command-sponsored multinational maritime exercise de-signed to increase maritime safety and securityin the waters off East Africa“Cutlass Express promotes and exercises in-
teroperability and information sharing, and itfosters strong working relationships amongstEast African countries’ maritime services,” saidCapt. Patrick Carey, Executive Director of Ex-ercise Cutlass Express. “Byworking together, the par-ticipating countries greatlyenhance their maritime do-main awareness and abilityto patrol their vast territo-rial waters. They gain anexponential increase in theefficient deployment oftheir forces, greatly in-creasing maritime safetyand the protection of theirvital natural resources.” Cutlass Express, one offour regional Express Se-ries exercises facilitated byU.S. Naval ForcesAfrica/U.S. 6th Fleet, willfocus on increasing capabil-ities in deterring counter-piracy, counter illicittrafficking, and other mar-itime threats.“We must continue in goodspirit of partnership and al-liances to support our conti-nent and ensure that tradecan advance freely,” Said
Rear Adm B.K. Mhlana, Fleet Flag Officer,South African Navy. “No one nation can dealwith the challenges that we face in the worldtoday. The ocean is so vast that a united effortis required to make sure that our oceans aresafe.”This year participating planners are workingto integrate the Djibouti Code of Conduct andinteragency organizations in order to developscenarios that mirror real-world operations.“[This exercise is about] cooperating with
strategic partners on securing the sea lines ofcommunication through establishment of re-gional and local maritime capabilities on theAfrican continent,” said Lt. Cmdr. NicolaiSvane, Naval Staff Defence Command Den-mark.The exercise is scheduled take place in early2015 in several exercise operational areasalong East Africa.
From U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa/U.S. 6th Fleet Public Affairs
this subject and make a differencetogether."Jill Loftus, director, Department
of the Navy Sexual Assault Preven-tion and Response Office (DON-SAPRO), said during focus groupsand conventions service memberswanted a more proactive and prac-tical sexual assault prevention andresponse training, and that is ex-actly what's provided by InterACT. Sexual assault reporting has in-
creased significantly in the mili-tary according to data released bythe Department of Defense for2013. The increase in reporting isbelieved to be the effect of com-mands delivering consistent and ef-fective prevention and responsemethods.For more information about sex-
ual assault prevention contact yourcommand representative or visitwww.sapr.mil.
Continued from Page 1 INTERACT
Secretary of the Navy (SECNAV) Ray Mabus speaks to participants about theimportance of maritime security at the final planning event of Exercise Cut-lass Express 2015. Cutlass Express is a U.S. Africa Command-sponsoredmultinational maritime exercise designed to increase maritime safety and se-curity in the waters off East Africa. (Photo by Lt. Cheryl A. Collins)
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Commander allied
Joint Force Command
Naples visits italian
air Force academy
Exercise Trident Juncture 14 concludes
The commander of Allied Joint Force Command Naples,U.S. Navy Adm. Mark E. Ferguson III paid a visit to theItalian Air Force Academy in Pozzuoli for an introductorymeeting with the commander Italian Air Force Lt. Gen.Fernando Giancotti November 21, 2014. After the in call
Adm. Ferguson had an opportunity to tour the facilities. The visit to the academy underlined the headquarters’robust community relations program established tomaintain and continuously improve the command’s rela-tionship with local institutional and cultural organiza-tions. Strong alliances between the command’s leadersand leaders within the surrounding communities help re-
inforce this program.JFC Naples’ mission is to prepare for, plan and conductmilitary operations in order to preserve the peace, secu-rity and territorial integrity of Alliance member statesand freedom of the seas and economic lifelines through-out the Supreme Allied Commander Europe's Area of Re-sponsibility and beyond.
Story and photos by Allied Joint Forces Command Public Affairs
NATO staff members participate in STARTEX Brief, Nov. 7, 2014 at AlliedJoint Force Command (JFC) Naples. The NATO Exercise "Trident Juncture2014" (TRJE 14) is conducted from Nov. 7-17, 2014 by headquarters staffmembers assigned to JFC Naples. (Photo by MC3 Robert S. Price)
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ONGOING/ON THE HORIZONNAPLES AREA FIRST CLASS PETTY OFFICERS ASSOCIATION is composedof members from different rates with one mission. As a service organization, we en-hance community relations, promote awareness of our duties as Sailors, and fortifythe professional and social welfare of our service members. We normally convene everyother week alternating Tuesdays and Thursdays. Visit us and learn how you can par-ticipate and feel free to bring a friend! For more information, please contact YN1 Gor-don at DSN: 626-7733.
CLUB BEYOND is a youth group run by Naval Support Activity Naples ReligiousMinistries. Club Beyond is open to children in grades 7 through 12, and meetsWednesdays at 5:30 p.m. in the Chapel Fellowship Hall at the Support Site. Formore information, please contact Arturo at [email protected].
ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS hosts English-speaking AA meetings on and offbase in the Naples area. For more information, please call 339-267-7075 or visitwww.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 upwith shoes, shorts and a mouth guard. Training and development will be provided.If you have any questions, email Mark Woodall or co-manager Andrew Bohnsackat [email protected] or andrew.bohnsack@ gmail.com.
NAPLES OFFICIALS ASSOCIATION NEEDS REFEREES Anyone interestedshould contact Nigel Alexander at 081-721-5413 or 346-680-3282 or by e-mail [email protected].
HARRY S. TRUMAN LODGE No. 649 meets 6:30 p.m. every 2nd and 4th Friday ofthe month at 6:30 p.m. FMI, contact Kevin Baker at 338-479-7023 or [email protected], or visit http://groups.yahoo.com/ group/HST649.
WOMEN, INFANTS, CHILDREN (WIC) OVERSEAS PROGRAM is offered atNSA Naples. Women who are pregnant, breastfeeding, postpartum or have aninfant or child under the age of five may qualify for the program. WIC Overseasis a nutrition education program that provides nutritious supplemental foods.Contact WIC Overseas at 081-811-4962.
THE NAPLES AREA SECOND CLASS PETTY OFFICERS ASSOCIATIONmeets twice a month to discuss upcoming community outreach opportunities andcharity events. For more information, contact MA2 Aaron Kurschner at DSN626-2871 or ABH2 Brent Paucke at DSN 626-5382.
NAPOLI NATION FAN CLUB is a group that helps community members attendSSC Napoli soccer games, promotes intercultural relations and provides SSCNapoli information to the community. Membership benefits include SSC Napoligear, discounted tickets and entry to Napoli Nation functions. FMI, visitwww.facebook.com/groups/USASSCNapoli.
SEVENTH DAY ADVENTIST WORSHIP SERVICE takes place Saturdays at Sup-port Site Chapel from 9 a.m. to noon. The schedule is: Sabbath School lessons, 9:30to 10:45 a.m.; songs and praise, 10:45 to 11 a.m.; Divine Service, 11 a.m. to noon.For more information, please contact Paolo Fleurant at 328-194-6897 or [email protected].
CONNECT THE TOTS CLUB unites families with children from newborn to pre-school age within the Naples military community. Club events include monthly cof-fee mornings and birthday parties, weekly playgroups, craft activities and more.For more information, visit www.meetup.com/ Connect-the-Tots-Club.
CATHOLIC WOMEN OF THE CHAPEL meets monthly in the Support Site Fel-lowship Hall for prayer, fellowship, and learning. Child care provided. We also meetWednesdays at 10:30 a.m. for Rosary and Thursdays at 9:30 a.m. for bible study.For more information, e-mail [email protected] or check out our Facebookpage: Catholic Women of the Chapel - NSA Naples, Italy.
PUBLIC SPEAKING WITH TOASTMASTERS The Naples Toastmasters Club meetsthe first and third Tuesdays of every month. Meetings are held at the Support Site Com-munity Center at 6:30 p.m. FMI, contact the Toastmasters president at 342-010-6263.
GAETA/NAPLES AREA GIRL SCOUTS Now accepting registration for the 2012-13 school year. We are still in need of leaders and co-leaders. Training and supportprovided. FMI, contact [email protected].
FILIPINO-AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF NAPLES, ITALY meets at noon thefirst Sunday of every month at the Support Site Fellowship Hall. For more infor-mation, contact Ron Nacianceno at 081-568-1746 or 335-760-4446. Also check outthe group’s Facebook page, Fil-Am Naples.
THE U.S. MILITARY RETIREE ASSOCIATION OF SOUTHERN ITALY (USMRA-SI) is the only association in Southern Italy representing the interests of U.S. retiredmilitary personnel and their survivors. If you are not a member and are eligible, pleasejoin the USMRA-SI at usmra-si.tripod.com. Point of contact: Wylie Miller, 329-208-7315.
THE NAPLES CHRISTIAN HOMESCHOOL ASSOCIATION meets every monthto support families who have chosen to educate their own children. We offer weekly
park/pool days, a mom's night out, and field trips to explore Bella Napoli and beyond.Interested? Considering homeschooling? For more information, please contact CarlaKuhlmann at [email protected]. Check out our Facebook pageNaples Christian Homeschoolers.
MEDITATION SITTING GROUP is held from 7 to 7:30 p.m. every Monday at theside chapel at the Support Site. Newcomers should stop by at 6:30 p.m. Participa-tion is free. FMI, e-mail Laura Hitchcock at laura.poodle@ gmail.com.
REGISTER FOR GRADUATE DEGREE ON-SITE PROGRAMS The University ofOklahoma offers the Master of Human Relations on-site graduate degree program. Coursesmeet in a series of four evenings and one weekend. For more information, contact the OUoffice at DSN: 626-6672 or visit the office at Capodichino in the Admin II building.
REGISTER FOR ON-SITE UNDERGRADUATE CLASSES Visit the colleges formore information about what classes and programs are offered. UMUC Marylandcan be reached at 081-568-6673/74/75; Central Texas College is at 081-568-6761.
CALLING ALL NAPLES NURSES! Please consider joining the Naples Area NursesAssociation (NANA). NANA is an organization of nurses that work together tofundraise, participate in social events, and provide support throughout the U.S.Naval Hospital Naples and NSA Naples community. FMI, contact Lt. Shelley Beltzat shelley.beltz @med.navy.mil or Lt. Jenny Paul at [email protected].
THE WELFARE & RECREATION ASSOCIATION is available to meet associatesevery Thursday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at its location on the first floor of Building450 upstairs from Capo Landing. FMI, visit http://www. wraitalia.it.
SECURITY NOTE: All DoD military or civilian personnel hosting an event off basemust complete a Special Event Force Protection Plan (SEFPP) 45 days in advance,regardless of organization, if the event will involve 50 or more personnel, includedistinguished visitors or involve personnel wearing uniforms. FMI, contact theAT/FP Division at 081-568-5525 or visit the division office in the Capodichino Se-curity Precinct, Bldg. 403.
RELIGIOUS SERVICES AT U.S. NAVAL HOSPITAL NAPLES Tuesday Silentprayer (7:15-7:45 a.m.) in the hospital chapel. Traditional hymn and praise and wor-ship music will be provided during this time. Wednesday Roman Catholic Mass (11:30a.m.-12 p.m.) in the hospital chapel. Call 081-811-6451 to confirm that Mass is beingheld. Thursday Men’s Fellowship and Bible Study (6-7 a.m.) in the hospital galley.
SURE START is a unique program committed to providing the highest quality of edu-cation for command-sponsored children of enlisted personnel (priority to E1-E4) whoare 4 years old by Sept. 1. FMI, call Karen Rodrigues at 081-811-4682 or the school at081-811-4037.
THE KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS, San Gennaro council 14853, meets at 7 p.m. the second and fourth Thursday of each month at the Support Site Fleet andFamily Support Center. E-mail George Piette at kofcnaples@ gmail.com or visithttp://sites.google.com/ site/kofcnaples/ home.
CARNEY PARK LADIES GOLF ASSOCIATIONmeets at 9 a.m. Mondays. All skilllevels welcome. Discounted play with membership. FMI, call Carol Borkowski at081-804-3345, or Carney Park Golf Course at 081-526-4296.
EDIS SCREENINGS NOW AVAILABLE Room W09, Support Site Village Forum.For eligible children who have not reached their third birthday. If you are concernedabout your child’s development, contact EDIS at 081-811-4676.
Movie DescriptionsNo Children Under 10
Admitted to R-Rated Movies
Upcoming USO ToursCapodichino Office 081-568-5713Support Site Office 081-811-4903
TOURS OPEN TO BOTh U.S. MILITARy ANdNATO I.d. CARd hOLdERS
Dec. 1 Christmas Marketsat the Limatola Castle...........€15
Dec. 2 Shopping in Rome..................€42
Dec. 3 Shopping in Sorrento............ €36
Dec. 12 Christmas Lights of Salerno €19
Dec. 13 Olive Oil Tasting and Lunchin Benevento .........................€45
Dec. 14Wine Tasting (family special) €45
MMOREORE IINSIDENSIDE PPAGEAGE……
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, Nov. 284 p.m. Big Hero 6, PG5 p.m. Dumb and Dumber To,
Mockingjay Part 17 p.m. Fury, R8:30 p.m. Nightcrawler, R
HORRIBLE BOSSES, R, “NAVY FIRST” Cast:Jason Sudeikis, Jason Bateman, Kevin Spacey,
Jennifer Aniston, Chris Pine. Comedy 104 min.After barely escaping with their lives when theirplans to murder their bosses goes out of control,Nick, Dale and Kurt decide that they'll be better offlaunching a business of their own. But a slick in-vestor has other plans, and when he manages tosnake their successful venture right out from un-derneath them, the three friends launch a not-very-well-thought-out plan to kidnap the investor's adultson and trade him for control of their company.
PENGUINS OF MADAGASCAR PG, “NAVYFIRST” Cast: Tom McGrath, Chris Miller, Chris
Knights, John Malkovich, Benedict Cumberbatch.Animation/Adventure/Comedy, 120 min. Super spyteams aren't born... they're hatched. Discover thesecrets of the greatest and most hilarious covertbirds in the global espionage biz: Skipper, Kowalski,Rico and Private. These elitists of the elite are join-ing forces with a chic undercover organization, TheNorth Wind. Led by handsome and husky AgentClassified (we could tell you his name, but then...you know). Together, they must stop the villainousDr. Octavius Brine from destroying the world as weknow it.
NIGHTCRAWLER, R, Cast: Jake Gyllenhaal, BillPaxton, Riz Ahmed, Ann Cusack, Kevin Rahm.
Crime/Drama/Thriller 117 min. A pulse-poundingthriller set in the nocturnal underbelly of contem-porary Los Angeles. Lou Bloom, a driven young mandesperate for work who discovers the high-speedworld of L.A. crime journalism. Finding a group offreelance camera crews who film crashes, fires,murder and other mayhem, Lou muscles into thecut-throat, dangerous realm of nightcrawling --where each police siren wail equals a possible wind-fall and victims are converted into dollars andcents. Aided by Nina, a veteran of the blood-sportthat is local TV news, Lou thrives. In the break-neck, ceaseless search for footage, he becomes thestar of his own story.
DUMB AND DUMBER TO, PG-13, Comedy 110min. Cast: Jim Carrey, Jeff Daniels, Kathleen
Turner, Laurie Holden, Rob Riggle. 20 years afterthe dimwits set out on their first adventure, theyhead out in search of one of their long lost childrenin the hope of gaining a new kidney.
BIG HERO 6, PG, Voices By: Ryan Potter, ScottAdsit, Jamie Chung, Genesis Rodriguez, T.J.
Miller. Animation 108 min. An action comedy ad-venture about brilliant robotics prodigy HiroHamada, who finds himself in the grips of a crimi-nal plot that threatens to destroy the fast-paced,high-tech city of San Fransokyo. With the help ofhis closest companion-a robot named Baymax-Hirojoins forces with a reluctant team of first-time crimefighters on a mission to save their city.
THE HUNGER GAMES: MOCKINGJAY PART1 PG-13, "NAVY FIRST” Cast: Jennifer Lawrence,
Josh Hutcherson, Liam Hemsworth, Woody Harrel-son, Elizabeth Banks. Action / Adventure 123 min.Katniss Everdeen is in District 13, after she liter-ally shatters the games forever. Under the leader-ship of President Coin and the advice of her trustedfriends, Katniss spreads her wings as she fights tosave Peeta and a nation moved by her courage.
INTERSTELLAR, PG-13, "NAVY FIRST” Cast:Matthew McConaughey, Anne Hathaway, JessicaChastain, Bill Irwin, John Lithgow. Action/Adven-ture 169 min. With our time on Earth coming to anend, a team of explorers undertakes the most im-portant mission in human history; traveling beyondthis galaxy to discover whether mankind has a fu-ture among the stars.
FURY, R, Cast: Brad Pitt, Logan Lerman, ShiaLaBeouf, Jon Bernthal, Michael Pea. War, Action
120 min. April, 1945. As the Allies make their finalpush in the European Theatre, a battle-hardenedarmy sergeant named Wardaddy commands a Sher-man tank and her five-man crew on a deadly mis-sion behind enemy lines. Outnumbered andoutgunned, and with a rookie soldier thrust intotheir platoon, Wardaddy and his men face over-whelming odds in their heroic attempts to strike atthe heart of Nazi Germany.
ST. VINCENT, PG-13, Cast: Melissa McCarthy,Bill Murray, Naomi Watts, Chris O'Dowd, Ter-
rence Howard. Comedy 102 min. Maggie, a singlemother, moves into a new home in Brooklyn withher 12-year old son, Oliver. Forced to work longhours, she has no choice but to leave Oliver in thecare of their new neighbor, Vincent, a retired cur-mudgeon with a penchant for alcohol and gambling.An odd friendship soon blossoms between the im-probable pair. Together with a pregnant strippernamed Daka, Vincent brings Oliver along on all thestops that make up his daily routine - the racetrack, a strip club, and the local dive bar. Vincenthelps Oliver grow to become a man, while Oliver be-gins to see in Vincent something that no one else isable to: a misunderstood man with a good heart.
DRACULA UNTOLD, PG-13, Cast: Luke Evans,Sarah Gadon, Diarmaid Murtagh, Dominic
Cooper. Action/Adventure 85 min. Explores the ori-gin of Dracula, weaving vampire mythology withthe true history of Prince Vlad the Impaler, depict-ing Dracula as a flawed hero in a tragic love storyset in a dark age of magic and war.
JOHN WICK, R, Cast: Keanu Reeves, AdriannePalicki, Willem Dafoe, Bridget Moynahan, Jason
Isaacs. Action/Adventure 101 min. An ex-hitmancomes out of retirement to track down the gangstersthat took everything from him. With New York Cityas his bullet-riddled playground, John Wick is afresh and stylized take on the "assassin genre".
As efforts continue to strengthen service members and their fami-lies, Pentagon officials held a Bloggers Roundtable to highlight themyriad resources available to tackle the unique military and transi-tional challenges those who serve may face.Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Military Community and
Family Policy Rosemary Freitas Williams, Marine Corps Sgt. Maj.Bryan Battaglia, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff senior enlistedadvisor, and Navy Command Master Chief Petty Officer Terry Prince,Defense Health Agency senior enlisted advisor, discussed militaryfamily health and welfare and the value of Military OneSource."We are keen on having a safe and happy holiday season [but]
there's a lot of stress around the holidays, which is unavoidable,"Williams said.
Military OneSource
She urged military families feeling such stress to look to MilitaryOneSource, a call center and online resource that can assist with arange of issues and situations, regardless of base or status."It's for folks maybe having a difficult time, they could be caregivers,
they could be [children], or maybe a spouse of a deployed person,"Williams explained, adding that the toll-free 800-247-HELP line isavailable and comes with 12 free counseling sessions, per issue, perperson. "Help is no more than an average distance of about 3.2 milesaway," she noted.Williams also said that job assistance and a range of resources are
available to all types of DoD families, including same-gender couples."Every resource that's available to Lisa Battaglia [wife of Sgt. Maj.
Battaglia] is available to our same-gender spouses," Williams said."We've added a number of resources that pertain directly to same-gender couples in the military so they can help navigate military lifeand whatever unique challenges they face."
Transition GPS Helps Separating, Retiring Troops
As advisor to both Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel and the chair-man, Battaglia said in addition to the health, welfare, and educationof service members, he's also heavily engaged in helping them man-age transition. The Transition GPS program, he said, will better pre-pare military members whether in separation or retirement."This will have a significant impact in setting successes for service
members to become productive members of society once that reinte-gration takes place, regardless if they are active duty, Guard or Re-serve," Battaglia said. "It leads them to three tracks: one for highereducation, another track for those with a desire to enter the workforceand the newest track, which came from service members themselves,is entrepreneurship."
Seeking Command Sponsorship Input
For those who still serve, especially in remote locales, Battaglia alsopledged to help improve the command sponsorship process. He saidhe and his family have personally made 17 moves during his career."[Permanent-change-of-station] to us is a natural body clock ... ver-
sus Korea where it might be a junior enlisted person's first [perma-nent change-of-station] move," Battaglia said. "If we get it wrong,then it just means more stressors are placed on a family."Battaglia said he plans to travel to bases in Korea and Japan in Feb-
ruary to speak to troops in the field to gauge junior enlisted experi-ences and address their concerns."With the reshaping of our force, there can be some expectations
now that some of the transfers and PCS moving may not be as fre-quent as it used to be," Battaglia said. "I'm open to ideas as to how tomake command sponsorship anywhere on the globe better."
Operation Live Well
Meanwhile in health matters, Prince said the Defense HealthAgency and Tricare has developed tools, resources and original con-tent through its program, Operation Live Well, for service membersand their families across the forces."We're focusing on integrative wellness, physical activity, sleep, nu-
trition, tobacco-free living and mental wellness," he said.
Sailors of the Quarter from commands in Naples pose for a group photo with Rear Adm. John C. Scorby Jr., commanderof Navy Region Europe, Africa, Southwest Asia, during a USO recognition luncheon held at the Capodichino Air TerminalLounge, Nov. 24. The ceremony offered a chance to highlight the achievements of the Sailors on their selection andpresent them with a recognition letter from Scorby, a complimentary gift certificate for a USO Wine & dine tour and aUSAA Coin of Appreciation. (Photo by Lt. j.g. Alexander Perrien)
uSo hosts Sailor of the Quarter Luncheon
By Amaani Lyle, DoD News, Defense Media Activity
In the SpotlightFRANCIS “CHIP” NOONANFrancis "Chip" Noonan is a Chinese teacher at NaplesHigh School. After graduating from college in 1998,Noonan traveled to China to teach English as a for-eign language at Laiyang Agricultural College inShandong, China. Noonan, his wife of over 12 yearsand 3 children: Olivia, Wesley, and Calvin arrivedNaples on Aug. 13 2007 for his first assignment as ateacher for DODEA. He is the only Mandarin Teacherin DODEA and is the first teacher to pilot a programusing Virtual Teaching Conference to teach DODEAhigh school students living in Germany Chinese.“I seek to acquire the gifts that each location whereI live has to offer”, said Noonan. “While in China,I learned to speak Chinese, developed a taste for tea,and acquired the ability to defeat most people in tabletennis. Here in Italy, I am growing in my Italianproficiency, have developed a previously non-existentaddiction to caffe’, and in addition to learning thebasic mechanics of sailing, have learned to drive inplaces and in ways previously unimaginable.”Noonan has been the head cross country coach since2008 and volunteer for the track and field team.He is an avid reader and runner, and an active memberof Il Faro International Baptist Church. Noonan lovesNaples High School, the military community, andNaples in general. He and his family plan to continueliving and working in Naples for the near future.
The Navy's top leader released a detailed report Friday thathighlights the U.S. Navy's progress toward its vision, plans andcurrent goals. The Position Report: 2014 was posted to Navy's website and tothe leadership page of the Chief of Naval Operations (CNO),Adm. Jonathan Greenert. The document reviews the Navy'sprogress over the last year in pursuing objectives laid out in theSailing Directions and Navigation Plan 2015 - 2019, which canalso be found on CNO's leadership page."Just as we rely on a position report to aid navigation at sea,Position Report: 2014 allows us to 'take a fix" on where we aretoday," said Greenert. "It identifies the 'course and speed'changes necessary to stay on track while countering the 'set anddrift' caused by emerging challenges or institutional issues thattend to take us off our intended track," he said. Greenert highlighted several areas across the service whereNavy intends to build upon its 3 tenets of Warfighting First, BeReady and Operate Forward. From information on ships andplatforms to changes in presence the document highlightsprogress and continuing efforts. One of many highlights included the development of the Opti-mized Fleet Response Plan (O-FRP); a new readiness constructthat improves maintenance and training predictability, ulti-mately providing stability for deploying Sailors, Marines andtheir Families. The Navy continues to rebalance its forces to the Asia-Pacificregion, as noted in the report by the end of the fiscal year 2014there were 41 ships and submarines based in theatre. In keepingwith the tenet of Operating Forward Greenert said the Navy ison track to establish a fifth Amphibious Ready Group in the Pa-cific by 2018. "It will be the most advanced and capable ARG in the fleet withone amphibious assault ship and two amphibious dock ships." CNO was clear in his Position Report that the Navy has an eyeto the future with superb Sailors, Civilian, and their Familiesthat have enabled the Navy to remain, ready, forward and en-gaged during challenging times.
CNO releases Navy's Position Report NSA Naples CommandingOfficer Meets with Mayorof Gaeta and Sailors
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From Chief of Naval Operations Public Affairs
Naval support Activity (NSA) Naples Commanding Officer Capt. d.W. Carpenter sits with gaeta Mayor Cosmo Mitrano to discuss the future relationship between the local community and Sailors living in the area attached toNSA Naples detachment gaeta. (Photo by MA1 Joeph H. Moon)
Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) Adm. Jonathan greenert holds an all-hands call about the importance of Naval Air Station Lemoore now andin the future of naval aviation with the recent announcement of NASLemoore being selected as the West Coast master home base for the F-35C Lightning II Joint Strike Fighter. Seven F-35C squadrons of 10 aircraft and a Fleet Replacement Squadron of 30 aircraft will be basedat Lemoore starting in 2016. (Photo by MCC Peter D. Lawlor) Naval Support Activity (NSA) Naples Commanding Officer Capt. d. W. Carpenter discusses one of his three primary
requirements of Sailors at his command, advancement, while informing three NSA Naples detachment gaetaSailors of their promotions. MA2 Marcos Martinez, MASN Amber N. Rauckhorst and MASN Samantha J Zimel wereinformed by Capt. Carpenter of their advancement from the September exam. (Photo by MA1 Joseph H. Moon)
Credit score. It's a number that can be ashaunting as it is helpful to know, and whetheryou know it or not, it can determine the courseof your financial destiny.
So what's the big idea with the creditscore?According to William Morrison, a financial ed-ucator at The Fleet and Family Support Center,Naval Support Activity Annapolis and the U.S.Naval Academy, your credit score is actually ahuge deal. "Credit score is a generally numerical amountbetween 350 and 850. The higher the better,"said Morrison. "It's basically a number thatmeasures your risk as a borrower; how likely itis that you'll pay your debt."The way a credit score affects an individual di-rectly is best demonstrated with interest rates.Morrison said that folks with bad credit end uppaying more for things than people with goodcredit because they'll often pay more in interest.
What other damage can a bad credit scoredo?A negative credit score can also hurt your ca-reer said Morrison. "61 percent of security clearances are pulleddue to financial reasons," Morrison continued."Those people might lose choice assignments."
How can I fix my credit?1. Find out what your credit score is. "myFICO is the collector that came up with thiskind of patented system as far as determining ascore and each agency maintains its own algo-
rithm in saying the probability of being paidback," said Morrison. "Equifax, Transunion andExperian are those that do the credit reports andthe credit scores."
2. Clear up discrepancies."If there's data on there that is not yours, thereare set procedures through each reportingagency that you can say, 'Take it off, it's not me'."Also make sure that information that is favor-able appears on your record. "They might not be reporting a credit card thatyou've had and always been paying on time," Mor-rison continues. "Those usually change scores."
3. Pay your bills on time.Morrison said to make sure you're not exceed-ing your credit limit. "See how much of your credit, the aggregateamount, that you're using." He also mentionedthat one really quick and easy way to improveyour credit score is to your aggregate limit. Thiscan often be done online or over the phone in amatter of minutes. It works by expanding youravailable credit, but it's only effective in improv-ing your credit score if you don't use that ex-panded credit.Morrison emphasized using credit responsiblyto maintain overall good financial health. "Do some planning, because these are skillsyou're going to need for the rest of your lifewhether you're in the Navy or not," he said."Even with the credit card is going to start set-ting the bar with your credit score as to howlenders see you."For more information on how to keep your fi-nancial situation in check, visit your Fleet andFamily Support Center.
By MC2 Jonathan Sunderman, All Hands Magazine
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Italian law requires all foreign personnel working or living within Italy, otherthan an active-duty member under military orders, to obtain a Sojourner Per-mit within eight days of arrival in Italy. This is different from a visa, which ismerely an approval for entry into the country. All applicants over 14 years of age must apply in person, as each person's sig-
nature is required at the time of application. NATIONALS OF ANY STATE OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITY COM-
ING TO ITALY DO NOT REQUIRE ANY VISA OR SOJOURNER PERMIT.As part of the Area Orientation process, the U.S. Region Legal Service Office
(RLSO EURAFSWA) assists in the preparation and oversees the acquisitionof the Sojourner Permit for all personnel attached to U.S. Navy commands inthe Naples area. Army and Air Force personnel stationed at JFC must applythrough the Carabiniere at the JFC Provost Marshall's Office, Building L.Contact Tiziana Petrarca, RLSO EURAFSWA liaison advisor, at 081-568-
4639 for more information.
Obtaining your Sojourner Permit
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PUPAZZO dI NEVE / Snowman
SCIARPA / Scarf
STIVALI / Boots
SLITTA / Sled
PATTINO / Ice skate
CAPPELLO / hat
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Viaggio su strada / Road tripDo You Know Your Credit Score?Breaking down the facts behind the numbers
a Glimpse around the Fleet
In the event of an emergency or to report a crime,please call the Emergency Dispatch Center at 081-568-4911 or 5911.(On-Base Dial 9-1-1)
For non-emergency assistance, call 081-568-5638.
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The Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Antietam (Cg 54) is underway in formation withships assigned to the george Washington Carrier Strike group and the Japan Maritime Self-defenseForce at the conclusion of Keen Sword 15. Keen Sword, a joint-bilateral training exercise involvingU.S. military and Japan Self defense Force, is designed to increase combat readiness and interop-erability. (Photo by MC David Flewellyn)
Capt. Michael doran, commanding officer of the Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USSCape St. george (Cg 71), is greeted by a South Korean child as the ship arrives in Busan for a portvisit. Cape St. george is on deployment to the U.S. 7th Fleet area of responsibility supporting security and stability in the Indo-Asia-Pacific region. (Photo courtesy of Republic of Korea navy)
Electronics Technician 2nd Class John galvin and Electronics Technician 2nd Class Alexander Lee replace a circuit board aboard the Arleigh Burke-Class guided-missile de-stroyer USS Mitscher (ddg 57) as the ship conducts a replenishment-at-sea with the MilitarySealift Command dry cargo and ammunition ship USNS Charles drew (T-AKE-10). Mitscheris deployed supporting maritime security operations and theater security cooperation effortsin the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility. (Photo by MC2 Anthony R. Martinez)
Quartermaster Seaman Rodney Cobia, from Charlotte, N.C., uses ship-mounted binocularsas the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS george Washington (CVN 73) returns to Fleet Activitiesyokosuka, Japan. george Washington and its embarked air wing, Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 5,provide a combat-ready force that protects and defends the collective maritime interests ofthe U.S. and its allies and partners in the Indo-Asia-Pacific region. (Photo by MC3 Paolo Bayas)
To find out what positions are currentlyopen, please contact our front desk atDSN 626-5409 or commercial 081-568-5409. Copies of vacancy announcementswill be posted at the Human ResourcesOffice, located in the Admin I building atCapodichino, first floor. The customerservice hours are Monday through Friday,from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. The Fleet and Fam-ily Support Center (FFSC) at Support Sitewill also have vacancy announcementsand they can be easily viewed at the HROWebsite: http://cnic.navy.mil/regions/cn-reurafswa/about/Jobs.html
Applications are accepted at the SecurityPass and ID Office at Capodichino, or atthe HRO, located in Admin 1,Capodichino, or by mailing to: HRO, PSC817 Box 29, FPO AE 09622, or at Fleetand Family Service Center (FFSC) lo-cated on the TLA first floor, at SupportSite. HRO must receive mailed applica-tions by closing date of the vacancy an-nouncement.
PLEASE NOTE: Customer service opera-tion hours for the following HRO servicesare Monday, Wednesday and Friday from9 a.m. to 11 a.m. and from 1 p.m. to 3p.m.:• ID/CAC Cards (DD1172-2)• Requests for an Official Passport(DD1056)
• Logistical Support Letters• Work Certificates
ways to improve the HRO services,or continue to provide excellent serv-ice. As a reminder, an HRO Repre-sentative is available for thebi-weekly "Meet & Greet" at theNSA, Support Site Base, Navy Ex-change Food Court area from 0800to 0900. Please feel free to come by,pick up a copy of a vacancy an-nouncement that you may be inter-ested in applying for, or askquestions. If the HRO representativeis unable to provide you a response,he/she will bring the question backto the HRO office and you will beprovided an answer or a call backthe same day. The next "Meet &Greet" is from 8-9 a.m. Dec. 1.
NON-APPROPRIATED FUND(NAF) POSITIONS
Fleet & Family Readiness NAFLocal Naples job announcementswithin CNREURAFSWA may beviewed at: http://www.cnic.navy.mil/regions/cnreurafswa/about/jobs.html.The necessary application forms arealso available on line. For any ques-tions you have you may reach us at081-568-4164/2505/5612. The ap-plications may be emailed to [email protected].
NSA NAPLES US NAF POSITIONS
Recreation Aid, NF-0189-01 ANN#15-016 flexible, Bowling Center,Support Site. Job Summary: Providesoversight of activities and necessaryservices to authorized patrons. Clos-ing date: Open Until FilledFood Service Worker, NA-7408-04, ANN#15-003 flexible, BowlingCenter, Support Site. Job Sum-mary: Performs a variety of taskssuch as grilling or frying pancakes,hamburgers, hot dogs, bacon, eggs,sausage, by watching while theitems are cooking, turning as re-quired; regulating temperature andremoving when done. Closing date:Open Until FilledEducation Aid/Technician, CY-1702-I/II, ANN#15-004, (MultiplePositions) flexible, Child Develop-ment Centers, School Age Care,Youth Programs, Teen Center andYouth Sports Capodichino/SupportSite. Job Summary: Provides appro-priate developmental care and in-struction for children and youthranging in age from six weeks toeighteen years in a Child and YouthProgram setting Performs routine,day-to-day care of infants and chil-dren ranging from 6weeks to 5 yearsold. Assembles of gathers materialsand equipment necessary to executeSchool Age Care for children rang-ing from 6 years old to 9 years old,School-Age Care Pre-Teen for chil-dren ranging from 10 years old to 12years old, Teen Center Program forchildren ranging from 13 years oldto 18 years old. Receives and re-leases children to/from authorizedparents, guidance. Closing date:Open Until FilledEducation Aid/Technician, CY-1702-I/II, ANN#15-005, (MultiplePositions) regular full time, (Eligi-ble for Post Allowance) Child Devel-opment Centers, School Age Care,Youth Programs, Teen Center andYouth Sports Capodichino/SupportSite. Job Summary: Provides appro-priate developmental care and in-struction for children and youthranging in age from six weeks toeighteen years in a Child and YouthProgram setting Performs routine,day-to-day care of infants and chil-dren ranging from 6weeks to 5years old. Assembles of gathers ma-terials and equipment necessary toexecute School Age Care for chil-dren ranging from 6 years old to 9years old, School-Age Care Pre-Teenfor children ranging from 10 yearsold to 12 years old, Teen Center Pro-gram for children ranging from 13years old to 18 years old. Receivesand releases children to/from au-thorized parents, guidance. Closingdate: Open Until Filled
U.S. POSITIONSNOTE: CONUS hires currently re-siding in the Naples/Gaeta com-muting areas MUST apply throughUSAJOBS in order to receive con-sideration.
CLOSING DEC. 4Contract Specialist, GS-1102-12,ANN#EUR15-980751-EG, FullTime PermanentLead Housing ManagementSpecialist, GS01173-09, ANN#EUR15-870820-AG-R2, Full TimePermanentManagement Support Special-ist, GS-0301-09, ANN#EUR15-876476-KB-R1, Full TimePermanentAdministrative/Security Tech-nician, GS-0303-07, ANN#EUR15-950489-EG, Full Time Permanent
CANCELLEDSupervisory IT Specialist (PLCY-PLN/INET), GS-2210-13, ANN#EUR15-964901-KB, Full Time Per-manent
LOCAL NATIONAL (LN) POSITIONS
CLOSING DEC. 4Lead Tax Freee Products Spe-cialist (Multiple Positions), Ua-0303-03, ANN#62588-948970-AG,Full Time Permanent; AOC: Cur-rent U.S. Naval Support Activity,Supply Department, permanent em-ployees only.Financial Management Analyst,UA-0501-01, ANN#EUR15966604-KB, Full Time Permanent
"If you have any questions, contactthe front desk at 626-5409 or 081-568-5409. You can also contact theHRO Naples helpdesk at: http://cnic.navy.mil/Europe/About/Jobs/AboutWorkingHere/index.htm. Youwill be contacted within 24 hours, soplease be sure to provide your con-tact information. Thank you and weappreciate your input, whether neg-ative or positive so that we can find
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HUMAN RESOURCES OFFICE (HRO)
Education Technician (Leader),CY-1702-II, ANN#14-143, regularfull time, (Eligible for Post Al-lowance) Fleet and Family Readi-ness Program, CYP Division,School Age Care. Job Summary:The purpose of the CY ProgramLeader (CYP) is to provide appro-priate development care and in-struction for children and youthranging in age from 6 weeks to 18years in one or more CY programs.This includes the provision ofguidance, assistance, and mentor-ing for the CY Program Assistants.Closing date: Open Until FilledRecreation Aid, NF-0189-01,ANN#15-002R, flexible, FitnessBranch, Capodichino/Support Site,Naples, Italy. Employee in this posi-tion plays an integral part in provid-ing customer service and insuringpatrons are offered a clean facilityand pleasant conditions for their fit-ness/athletic workouts or programs.Closing date: Open Until FilledRecreation Aid, NF-0189-01,ANN#15-019, flexible, MWR Lib-erty Division, Naples, Italy. JobSummary: Employee helps cus-tomers in the recreation centerwith recreational event. Closingdate: Open Until FilledRecreation Aid, NF-0189-01,ANN#15-022, flexible, MWR ITTDivision, Naples, Italy. Job Sum-mary. Provides customer serviceand disseminate travel & tour in-formation to patrons and sells tick-ets. Closing date: Open Until FilledBartender, NA-7405-05, ANN#15-027, flexible part time, Bowling Cen-ter, Support Site. Job Summary:Prepares and serves all types of alco-holic and nonalcoholic beverage froma full service bar. Closing date: OpenUntil Filled.Recreation Assistant, NF-0189-01/02, ANN # 15-035 flexible, Fleet &Family Readiness Center, Gaeta,Italy. Job Summary: Serves as a pri-mary front line customer service rep-resentative of the overall program assuch, must continually present infor-mation in a high professional andcustomer friendly style. Closing date:Open Until Filled.
NEX EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
Gricignano, Building 2091-BCall 081-813-5252/5253/5254 /
DSN: 629-4774Hours: Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
For a current list of U.S. vacanciesand the on-line application pleasevisit our website at: https://www.NavyExchange.jobs.To assist your job search go directlyto the location field, open the dropdown menu and click on Italy, thenclick on ‘Search For Jobs’ button.You will see all the jobs in Italy(mostly Naples area); just makesure you are NOT applying for a po-sition located in Sigonella (Sicily).For any questions or concernsplease call the numbers above.
U.S. NAF POSITIONS AVAILABLE
GRICIGNANO MAIN STOREAnn#14000014 Cashier Checker/CC/NF-01/FLEX – Open Until Filled- Pay Rate: $8.00-$9.50. Job Sum-mary: Associates engaged in the op-eration of cash registers to recordsales in retail checkout areas. Ann# 140005GD CashierChecker/CC/NF-01/FLEX FT-Open Until Filled-Pay Rate: $8.00-
$9.50. Job Summary: Associatesengaged in the operation of cashregisters to record sales in retailcheckout areas. Note: Seasonalthrough Feb. 2015. Ann# 1400022V Customer Serv-ice Clerk/CS/NF-02/FLEX-OpenUntil Filled- Pay Rate: $9.00 -$11.00. Performs a variety ofcustomer service duties includingspecial orders, foreign currency ex-change, Western Union, merchan-dise returns, gas sales, layaways,etc.Ann# 14000013 Sales Clerk/CL/NF-01/FLEX - Open Until filled- Pay Rate: $8.00-$9.50. Job Sum-mary: Responsible for selling gen-eral merchandise to customers andensuring merchandise is properlystocked and displayed for the Cos-metics, Health & Personal Care,Sporting Goods, Garden, Christ-mas Shop, Pets, and Cough andCold departments.Ann# 14000015 Sales Clerk/HL/NF-01/FLEX - Open UntilFilled-Pay Rate: $8.00-$9.50Job Summary: Responsible for sell-ing general merchandise to cus-tomers and ensuring merchandiseis properly stocked and available.Ann# 14000019 Sales Clerk/SL/NF-01/FLEX PT - Open UntilFilled-Pay Rate: $8.00-$9.50Job Summary: Responsible for sell-ing general merchandise to cus-tomers and ensuring merchandiseis properly stocked and displayedfor the Jewelry, Men’s, Ladies,Shoes, Cosmetics, Handbags, andChildren’s departments.Ann#140000A9 Store Worker/CL/NA-02/FLEX - Open UntilFilled - Pay Rate: $10.34. Job Sum-mary: Performs various duties in-cluding loading/unloading mer-chandise, verifying type and quan-tities; prepares merchandise forstocking and stocks shelves; assistsin conducting periodic inventories;assists customers.Ann#140000LT Store Worker/CS/NA-02/FLEX – Open UntilFilled - Pay Rate: $10.34. Job Sum-mary: Performs various duties in-cluding loading/unloading mer-chandise, verifying type andquantities; prepares merchandisefor stocking and stocks shelves; as-sists in conducting periodic inven-tories; assists customers.Ann# 1400029V Security Guard/52/NF-01/FLEX - Open Until Filled-Pay Rate: $9-$11.00 Job Summary:Ensures enforcement of securitymeasures; conducts inspections;
prepares reports concerning secu-rity related incidents, etc. Ann# 140000GM LP/Safety In-vestigator Asst. (Trainee)/52/NF-01/FLEX FT - Pay Rate:$10.00-$12.00. Job Summary: Re-sponsible for the protection of NavyExchange assets through investiga-tive strategies and the auditing ofcontrols designed to prevent andminimize loss potential. Utilizesvarious surveillance techniques.(POTENTIAL JOB PROGRES-SION)
GRICIGNANO MINIMARTAnn#140001KG Sales Clerk/MM/NF-01/ FLEX - Open until filled -Pay Rate: $8.00-$9.50. Job Sum-mary: Responsible for selling gen-eral merchandise to customers andensuring merchandise is properlystocked and available.Ann#1400046V Supervisory SalesClerk/MM/NF-02/RFT-Open UntilFilled-Pay Rate: $10.00-$11.00. JobSummary: Provides work directionand supervision for a group of asso-ciates within assigned depart-ments/location engaged inperforming various clerical, retailand services functions.
CAPODICHINO NEXMARTAnn#140001HE Sales Clerk/MM/NF-01/ FLEX – Open until filled -Pay Rate: $8.00-$9.50. Job Sum-mary: Responsible for selling gen-eral merchandise to customers andensuring merchandise is properlystocked and available.
ROME EMBASSY MINIMARTAnn# 140005E7 Sales Clerk/MM /NF-01/ FLEX – Open UntilFilled - ONE VACANCY - $8.00-$9.50. Job Summary: Responsiblefor selling general merchandise tocustomers and ensuring merchan-dise is properly stocked and avail-able.
EUROPE DISTRICT ADMINAnn#1400053R ProcurementAssistant/H9/RFT- ONE VA-CANCY-Open Until Filled - PayRate: $10.00. Job Summary: As-sists buyers in planning merchan-dise programs; reviews andupdates stock assortment; placespurchase orders; prepares advertis-ing; disseminates merchandisinginformation; initiates retail pricechanges; merchandise transfers.Develops and analyzes sales data;follows up on shipment problems;coordinates promotional events.Pay will increase to $11.00 after 6mos. successful performance.
