Mountains, fresh air, forests and vistas; having been raised in Colorado, I was delighted to find all of these in Scanno, Italy. It’s a medieval town with a modern ski lift in the Parco Nazionale d’Abruzzo, just a three-hour drive from Naples. Though new to me, Scanno’s pleasures are well known to Italians. During the day, many explore the narrow town walkways, hike the mountain trails, ride horses, fish at nearby Lake Scanno. At night, they are able to enjoy the town’s ambience and festivities. I came for the hiking, so at 9 a.m. when the chairlift started, I ascended to the top of Monte Rontondo (€ 7 round trip, but cheaper for children). Most people ride up to look over the valley and to sit in the sun at the summit cafe while sipping a drink or eating a panino. Hikers continue past the chairlift for another two hours up a well-marked trail to the Carapale Pass and then to Monte Terrata, which is 2,208 meters high. The hike from Valico del Carapale to Monte Terrata and back again is not well marked, but there’s no getting lost since it’s along a ridgeline from which there is a 360 degree view of the Apennines Mountains. Una bella vista! After a day of gorgeous views and strenu- ous uphill hiking, I was ready for a shower and a rest, which I enjoyed at my ski-lodge- like hotel, the Hotel Mille Pini. The price was inexpensive; the location great (five blocks from the central piazza and also near the chairlift) and the breakfast was sump- tuous—a spread of meats, cereals, cheeses, fruits, juices, many artistically presented cakes and sweets, and cappuccino. These fortified me for exploration. see NAVY DENTAL Page 6 See SCANNO Page 10 USNH Naples Dental officers, Cmdr. Robert Hemperly and Lt. Stas Grandi, cut the Dental Corps 101st birthday cake during a ceremony, Aug. 29. (Photo courtesy of USNH Naples Public Affairs) FRIDAY FRIDAY High 84 / Low 70 Chance of Rain SATURDAY SATURDAY High 84 / Low 72 Clear SUNDAY SUNDAY High 84 / Low 73 Partly Cloudy Weekly Crime Report Review what happened between aug. 28 and sept. 3. Page 5 W hat hat ’ s I nsIde nsIde Naples Welcomes September Events Pages 4-5 Page 7 Navy Prepares to Face New Challenges Caserta Law Enforcement Representatives Recognized Page 12 A view of medieval buildings in Scanno found during a hike. (Photo by Michael Maddox) By Michael Maddox Serving the Na to, Naples and Gaeta military community in italy 58th year, No. 33 Friday , September 6, 2013 101 Years of Service A Trip to Scanno The U.S. Naval Hospital (USNH) Naples cele- brated the 101st birthday of the Dental Corps with a cake-cutting ceremony, Aug. 29. The celebration included remarks from Capt. Matthew Pommer, Jr., commanding officer of USNH Naples, a dentist himself. The Dental Corps has a proud history, beginning with its establishment on Aug. 22, 1912. From 1912 until the present day, dental officers and technicians have served dutifully, ashore and abroad, in peacetime and in war, enabling the world’s finest Navy and Marine Corps to complete their missions. During World War I, the Navy’s Dental Corps grew to more than 500 officers as the Navy deployed dental officers on ships and with Marine units. Two Navy dental officers were awarded the Medal of Honor while serving with the Marine Corps in France. By Lt. Jeffrey K. Dean, USNH Naples Public Affairs The U.S. Navy Dental Corps
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Mountains, fresh air, forests and vistas;having been raised in Colorado, I wasdelighted to find all of these in Scanno,Italy. It’s a medieval town with a modern skilift in the Parco Nazionale d’Abruzzo, just athree-hour drive from Naples. Though new to me, Scanno’s pleasures are
well known to Italians. During the day,many explore the narrow town walkways,hike the mountain trails, ride horses, fish atnearby Lake Scanno. At night, they are ableto enjoy the town’s ambience and festivities.
I came for the hiking, so at 9 a.m. when thechairlift started, I ascended to the top ofMonte Rontondo (€7 round trip, but cheaperfor children). Most people ride up to look overthe valley and to sit in the sun at the summitcafe while sipping a drink or eating a panino.Hikers continue past the chairlift for anothertwo hours up a well-marked trail to theCarapale Pass and then to Monte Terrata,which is 2,208 meters high. The hike fromValico del Carapale to Monte Terrata andback again is not well marked, but there’s nogetting lost since it’s along a ridgeline fromwhich there is a 360 degree view of the
Apennines Mountains. Una bella vista!After a day of gorgeous views and strenu-
ous uphill hiking, I was ready for a showerand a rest, which I enjoyed at my ski-lodge-like hotel, the Hotel Mille Pini. The pricewas inexpensive; the location great (fiveblocks from the central piazza and also nearthe chairlift) and the breakfast was sump-tuous—a spread of meats, cereals, cheeses,fruits, juices, many artistically presentedcakes and sweets, and cappuccino. Thesefortified me for exploration.
see NAVY DENTAL Page 6
See SCANNO Page 10
USNH Naples Dental officers, Cmdr. Robert Hemperly and Lt. Stas Grandi, cut theDental Corps 101st birthday cake during a ceremony, Aug. 29. (Photo courtesy ofUSNH Naples Public Affairs)
FRIDAYFRIDAYHigh 84 / Low 70Chance of Rain
SATURDAYSATURDAYHigh 84 / Low 72
Clear
SUNDAYSUNDAYHigh 84 / Low 73Partly Cloudy
Weekly Crime ReportReview what happened between
aug. 28 and sept. 3.
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WWhathat’’ss IInsIdensIde
Naples WelcomesSeptember Events
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Navy Prepares to Face New Challenges
Caserta Law EnforcementRepresentatives Recognized
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A view of medieval buildings in Scanno found during a hike. (Photo by Michael Maddox)
By Michael Maddox
Serving the Nato, Naples and Gaeta military community in italy58th year, No. 33 Friday, September 6, 2013
101 Years of Service
A Trip to Scanno
The U.S. Naval Hospital (USNH) Naples cele-brated the 101st birthday of the Dental Corps witha cake-cutting ceremony, Aug. 29. The celebrationincluded remarks from Capt. Matthew Pommer,Jr., commanding officer of USNH Naples, a dentisthimself.The Dental Corps has a proud history, beginning
with its establishment on Aug. 22, 1912. From1912 until the present day, dental officers andtechnicians have served dutifully, ashore andabroad, in peacetime and in war, enabling theworld’s finest Navy and Marine Corps to completetheir missions. During World War I, the Navy’s Dental Corps
grew to more than 500 officers as the Navydeployed dental officers on ships and with Marineunits. Two Navy dental officers were awarded theMedal of Honor while serving with the MarineCorps in France.
By Lt. Jeffrey K. Dean, USNH Naples Public Affairs
The U.S. Navy Dental Corps
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Last weekend our com-munity suffered anothersenseless tragedy on localroads, when a PettyOfficer 2nd Class waskilled while riding hismotorcycle. After years ofzero vehicular fatalitiesfor U.S. service membersin Naples, three in onecalendar year seemsunthinkable. The bottomline on this issue is thatwe must refocus on safe-ty. Operational RiskManagement dictatesand sage individualsnever leave themselves zero margin for error. Here in Naples,it is easy to fall into the often chaotic and breakneckNeapolitan driving style. These senseless deaths shouldmake everyone pause and refocus on driving safety. Slowdown, especially in bad weather and at night. If you are amotorcycle rider, ensure you have the proper training. NSAoffers mandatory courses free of charge. The Basic RiderCourse is required for all riders. For those who own sportbikes, an Advanced Rider Course is also a must. Failure tocomplete these courses is a violation of the UCMJ and mayaffect much more than your ability to ride. Non-compliancecan impact line of duty determinations and benefits to yourfamily. This is a very serious situation; we must treat it assuch.Another area where I ask for your heightened awareness is
our security. There is significant international unrest, theanniversary of 9/11 is nearly upon us, there was a protestagainst U.S. policy toward Syria in downtown Naples justthis week. Be security conscious, no matter your location. Ifyou see something, say something immediately. Earlier thisweek, we began double I.D. checks at our gates; be preparedfor these and other security measures that may be imple-mented as the security situation dictates. Delays at the gatewill occur should we go to a higher FPCON, so plan accord-ingly. Carpool with others, or make use of our shuttle busesto and from JFC and the support site. To save time at thegate, consider altering your schedule to before or after peakcommute traffic. Security is everyone’s responsibility and allhands need to be part of the solution. Be patient and remem-ber the security and safety of our mission, the facilities andmost importantly our personnel and their families is ourfocus.A memorial service for IT2 Igrayeb will be held at 10 a.m.
this morning at the Support Site Chapel; uniform for partici-pants is dress blues, attendees is dress blues or uniform ofthe day. As we reflect on this tragedy, we must refocus ourefforts on driving and safety. This weekend, I ask everyone toconsider how we can all work together and what individualactions each of us can take to help improve our safety andsecurity. It will take both individual dedication and collectiveefforts to maximize our mission effectiveness during thischallenging time.
Captain’s Corner•• ••
By Capt. Scott Gray
NSA Commanding OfficerMaintain Preparedness for Increased ForceProtection MeasuresNSA Naples may implement increased force pro-
tection measures that will impact the community,should such changes be necessary. Please ensurethat you carry additional identification and planfor a longer-than-normal wait time when trying togain access to NSA Naples. Also, continue to trackcurrent events via open source news networksand contact your command’s Antiterrorism Officewith any questions or concerns. The NSA NaplesAntiterrorism Office can be reached at DSN 626-5595 or 081-568-5595. We appreciate your cooper-ation and patience.
Navy Lodge Naples Missing Luggage CartsThe Navy Lodge Naples located at the NSA
Naples Support Site Village Forum complex ismissing several new luggage carts. The luggagecarts belong to the Navy Lodge Naples and areintended for use by service members and familieswithout a car to transport luggage during a PCS.The luggage carts are stainless steel with a blackcarpet base. If community members see themaround the support site, please call the NavyLodge at DSN 629-6289 or 081-813-3443.
Free/Reduced Lunch Meal ProgramApplications for free and reduced lunch are
available at the Fleet and Family Service Center,Naples Elementary School and Naples Middleand High School. Scan all completed forms or sub-mit directly to the School Liaison Officer, AnniseWinslow, along with paystub or LES without yourSSN. For more information, please contact DSN629-6549 or annise.winslow@ eu.navy.mil.
Programming Volunteers Needed forS.I.N.G.L.E.S.If you have great ideas and want to join the sin-
gle/unaccompanied Sailor programming commit-tee, please contact Staci Dietrich at 626-4894 [email protected].
USNH Naples Offers Tobacco CessationCounseling Tired of being controlled by tobacco? USNH
Naples can help you quit! Individual sessions areavailable to active duty members and theirdependents in the Health PromotionsDepartment at U.S. Naval Hospital Naples. Tomake an appointment, please call DSN 629-6445,081-811-6445, or email [email protected]. For more information, visitthe hospital's Public Health front desk, located inthe main atrium on the 1st floor.
Sexual Assault Prevention and Response StandDown for CiviliansSAPR-C is mandatory training for all appropri-
ated fund (APF), non-appropriated fund (NAF),military and personnel who superviseDepartment of the Navy civilians. Local nationalsand contractors are invited, but not required toattend. Maximum class size is 50 personnel andwill be filled on a first come, first serve basis.Upcoming classes will be held Monday, Sept. 9from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m., Capo theater (All Hands);Tuesday, Sept. 10 from 9 to 11 a.m., Capo Chapel(Supervisors); Wednesday, Sept. 11 from 9 to 11a.m., Capo theater (All Hands); Thursday, Sept.12 from 1 to 2:30 p.m., Support Site NavalHospital (All Hands); Friday, Sept. 13 from 1:30 to3:30 p.m., Capo theater (NF3/GS8 and below).Please contact Lt. Daggett at DSN 626-4367 [email protected] with any questions.
Scheduled AMI Power OutagesPower outages are needed to install new power
meters in several buildings at Capodichino inorder to remotely control power consumption. Alloutages will be four hours in duration. The sched-ule is as follows: Sept. 11 at 5 p.m. at theMedical/Dental clinic, Sept. 11 at 11 p.m. at CapoInn, Sept. 12 at 1 p.m. at Fire and Security, andSept. 12 at 6 p.m. at the Child DevelopmentCenter. For additional information, please contactMr. Paolo Di Lieto at DSN 626-3930 or 081-568-3930.
Sept 7: Paintball at Support SiteThe Liberty Center will host paintball on
Saturday, Sept. 7 at the Support Site for all handsfrom 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Equipment and field feesare $10. Paintballs can also be purchased for anadditional fee. Schedule is as follows: ages 10-12target shooting from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m., ages 13-14 open play from 11 a.m. to noon, and ages 15 toadult open play from noon to 2 p.m. For addition-al information, please contact Staci Deitrich atDSN 626-4894.
Sept. 9: USNH Naples Pharmacy Dept. Hoursof Operation ChangeThe Pharmacy Department at U.S. Naval
Hospital Naples will be changing its hours ofoperation on Monday, Sept. 9. There will be nochange in services provided, however thePharmacy will be closing one hour earlier Mondaythrough Friday. This change only affects theSupport Site Pharmacy. Weekend and holidayrefill pick up hours will also remain the same. Thenew hours of operation are as follows: Mondaythrough Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (all pharma-cy services available); weekends and holidaysfrom 1 to 4 p.m. (pick up for prescription refillscalled in at DSN 629-6226 or 081-811-6226 or anyprescriptions previously processed in person atthe Pharmacy). For questions, please contact thePharmacy Department at DSN 629-6225 or 081-811-6225.
Sept. 9: AFN Naples Begins Midday ShowBeginning Sept. 9, AFN Naples will bring you its
very own Midday Show Monday through Fridayfrom 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on 106.0 FM. Once the newMidday Show joins AFN's weekday radio line-up,listeners will be able to hear local programmingfrom 6 a.m. to 6 p.m.; 12 straight hours of localnews, contests, and more! For more information,visit the AFN Naples Facebook page atFacebook.com/AFNNaples.
Sept. 10: September Birthday Party withConnect the TotsCommunity members are invited to a September
Birthday Party celebration at the fenced toddlerplay area by buildings 2039/2040 on Tuesday,Sept. 10. The event starts at 3:30pm and is opento all U.S. and NATO ID cardholders. For moreinformation visit http://www.meetup.com/Connect-the-Tots-Club
Sept. 12: Navy League Hosts InformationalMeetingThe Navy League of the United States/Naples
will hold a meeting on Thursday, Sept. 12 inPozzuoli. The first of a series of monthly meetingsbegins at 6 p.m. and is open to all U.S. ID cardholders who are interested in membership andopportunities, or getting more information aboutwhat the Navy League does and offers. For reser-vations and venue information, please contactJohn McDonald at 348-127-8950 or Betty Reese at081-526-8051.
Sept. 13: Naples for Newcomers New to Napoli? Join USO Naples for an orienta-
tion tour of Naples and experience the trueessence of Bella Napoli. Only €5 to guaranteeyour seat and you’ll receive a €5 gift certificate toany USO service as you board the bus. Don’t missthe best sights of Naples!
Sept. 14: Napoli Nation TripNapoli Nation is organizing a trip for communi-
ty members to attend an SSC Napoli ChampionsLeague soccer match against Atalanta onSaturday, Sept. 14 at 8:45 p.m. The trip willinclude bus transportation to and from theSupport Site to San Paolo Stadium. Sign ups areSaturday, Sept. 7 at 12 p.m. in the Support SiteBowling Alley Pub, O'Rhys. For more informationto include pricing, e-mail napolination@ hot-mail.com.
Sept. 15: USO Free BingoUSO Naples will host a free Back to School
Bingo Event for U.S. military ID card holders at the Naples High School cafeteria on Sunday,Sept. 15, from 3:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. Prizes includegift baskets, home appliances, electronics andmore. There will also be food vendors and doorprizes. Doors will open at 3 p.m.
Sept. 18: Napoli Nation TripNapoli Nation is organizing a trip for communi-
ty members to attend an SSC Napoli ChampionsLeague soccer match against GermanyChampions Borussia Dortmund on Wednesday,Sept. 18 at 8:45 p.m. The trip will include bus
transportation to and from the Support Site toSan Paolo Stadium. Sign ups are Saturday, Sept.7 at 12 p.m. in the Support Site Bowling AlleyPub, O'Rhys. For more information to includepricing, e-mail [email protected].
Sept. 19: NMCRS Baby Basics ClassA monthly class on newborn care and other use-
ful tips for expecting parents is scheduled to beheld from 9 a.m. to noon on Thursday, Sept. 19.The class is offered by Navy Marine Corps ReliefSociety (NMCRS) visiting nurses and is open toU.S. military, civilians and NATO ID cardholders.It will be held at the NMCRS office located inroom G-16 of the Admin II building at Capo. Toregister for the class and for more information,call NMCRS at DSN: 626-3913 or 081-568-3913.
Sept. 20: 2013 Air Force BallThe 2013 Air Force Ball will be held Sept. 20.
Cost is 25 Euros for E6 and Below, 30 Euros forE7 to E9 and 35 Euros for Officers and Civilians.The guest speaker will be Lt. Col. Dan Schilling,the hero of the Battle of Mogadishu—which wasthe basis for the movie Black Hawk Down. Formore information on tickets [email protected]
Sept. 26: End of Summer BBQ for Single ServiceMembersUSO Naples will be hosting a FREE BBQ for
area single and unaccompanied service memberson Thursday Sept 26. This special program willtake place at the BQ BBQ Pit at 5:30 p.m. Themenu will feature a hearty BBQ inclusive ofbrats, chicken, burgers, etc. Homemade side dish-es and desserts will also be served. Organizationsor individuals that wish to support this event cancontact DSN 626-5713 to receive additional info.
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FOR FLEET AND FAMILY SUPPORT CENTER (FFSC) EVENTS, SEE PAGE 5.
VOLUNTEERS NEEDEDARGOSY UNIVERSITY is looking for participants to take part in an
exploratory study on Military Vs. Civilian Leadership. Volunteers wouldtake part in a one-hour interview detailing previous military leadershiprole(s) and your current civilian leadership role. If interested, please contactLovell Jones at 340-959-1173 or [email protected].
THE NAPLES OVERSEAS SUPPORT CLUB (NOSC) is looking for volun-teers to help manage the Thrift Store. The manager and co-manager wouldneed to dedicate 2-3 half days weekly and be responsible for staffing thestore and leading the team of volunteers. Additionally, new store volunteersand shift leaders are needed to help run the store during open hours by run-ning the register, sorting items and stocking the store floor. Contact SueBrown at [email protected] to volunteer and Melania Bowen [email protected] to talk about management positions. Proceeds fromthe store support the base community.
NAPLES AMERICAN RED CROSS (ARC) needs volunteers. If you are inter-ested in volunteering or in taking a CPR/First Aid class, call 081-568-4788or 626-4788 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 assistin the event of an emergency. Volunteers could be called upon if familiesare relocated to Support Site due to a natural disaster or similar emer-gency that exceeds what the FFSC staff can support. Volunteers may greetfamilies, 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 studentsin grades 7 through 12. Leadership training lasts a month. If interested, pleasecontact Arturo Paulino at [email protected] for an appointment.
THE AMERICAN SOCCER CLUB (ASC) OF NAPOLI is looking for qualifiedcoaches. Those interested in coaching should e-mail [email protected].
NAVY-MARINE CORPS RELIEF SOCIETY OPERATION CLIP & SAVE(coupons): 081-568-3913.
NAVY LEAGUE NAPLES is looking for volunteers to fill positions on its Boardof Directors. Personnel interested should contact Betty Reese at 081-526-8051or 348-225-2234.
ANIMALS WITHOUT LIMITS (AWL) is searching for volunteers who want tohelp at our Animal Hospice in Lago Patria. We also need volunteers for dif-ferent projects on the Support Site base. For more information, please contactus at [email protected] or [email protected].
ONGOING/ON THE HORIZONPUBLIC SPEAKING WITH TOASTMASTERS The Naples toastmasters
Club meets the first and third Tuesdays; No meetings in July. Next meet-ing is 20 August, all are welcome. Meetings at 6:30 are held at the SupportSite Community Center. FMI http://naplestoastmasters.wix.com/toast-mastersnaples or like us on Facebook "Toastmasters Naples Italy".
PROTESTANT WOMEN OF THE CHAPEL (PWOC) meet every Tuesdayat 9 a.m. in the Support Site Fellowship Hall. This Summer we are offer-ing two bible studies on prayer and Sabbath. We have free nursery, child-care, and a homeschoolers room for your family. Please check out our FBpage PWOC Naples to join in on our many summer social gathering.
NATO LIONS RUGBY CLUB is looking for new players. All abilities want-ed. 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 beprovided. If you have any questions, email Mark Woodall or co-managerAndrew Bohnsack at [email protected] or [email protected].
NAPLES OVERSEAS SUPPORT CLUB (NOSC) is seeking individuals asboard members in 2013-2014 for a variety of events and positions. Join Us!If you want to volunteer or need information on what is available, [email protected] or go to www.noscitaly.com
CLUB BEYOND is a youth group run by Naval Support Activity 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].
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.
NAPLES OFFICIALS ASSOCIATION NEEDS REFEREES Anyone inter-ested should contact Nigel Alexander at 081-721-5413 or 346-680-3282 orby e-mail to [email protected].
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.
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Italian News Briefs•• ••
Compiled by Teresa Merola
Pizza Village Returns toNaplesNaples hosted the third annu-
al Pizza Village on ViaCaracciolo, on the Napleswaterfront. The event startedTuesday and will end onSunday, Sept. 8. More than 40historic pizzerias in Naples andits province have introduced thefirst traveling museum dedicat-ed to the famous delicacy. TheNaples waterfront has beentransformed into an outdoorpizzeria with 4,000 seats and 40wood ovens. Naples PizzaVillage will attempt to breakthe record of pizzas made. Lastyear, 75,000 pizzas were baked.Entrance is free and the pizzamenu is €10, which includespizza, drinks, ice cream and cof-fee. More information can befound at www.pizzavillage.it.
New Sightseeing Boat Tourto Open Bateau Mouche in Napoli will
take you to admire Naples fromthe sea. The gulf of Naples willhave its Bateau Mouche each
weekend in September. Touristsand Neapolitans can admireNaples from the sea by boats for40 minutes with several stopsincluding Posillipo, VillaRosbery, Nisida, Marechiaroand Gaiola. The ribbon cuttingceremony is scheduled forSaturday, Sept. 7 at 11 a.m. atthe Mergellina Alilauro termi-nal. The first ride is by invita-tion only. The following week-ends’ departures are scheduledat 10 a.m., noon and 5 p.m.Ticket prices are € 4.50 adults,and € 3 children. Reservationsare required.
Ischia Restaurant OwnerTurns Down Takeover forNightSome millionaires think
money can buy everything, butnot in Ischia where the owner ofa prestigious restaurant deniedthe amount of 45,000 eurosfrom a Russian tycoon whowanted to rent his restaurantfor the whole Saturday evening.The owner explained he hadseveral reservations and didn’t
want to disappoint any cus-tomers. He offered half of hisrestaurant, but the Russiantycoon wanted to get it all. Theowner said he denied the offeralso because of the dictated atti-tude.
Police Find ArchaeologicalSite Near RomePolice found an ancient
Roman archaeological site nearRome that was unknown to theItalian authorities and was loot-ed by tomb raiders. Authoritiessaid the site is located near theruins of a temple and is of greatscientific interest due to itspreservation state and size.Investigators found five marbleelements from works of archi-tecture, coins, and more than24,000 terracotta fragments,but they also found tools usedfor archeological theft includingmetal detectors and two-wayradios. Authorities seized the17,000 square meters of farm-land where the ruins of the sitewas brought to light by the ille-gal excavation.
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Lou Freed
Italy and Beyond
Naples returns to life this month with theAssociazione Pizzaiuoli Napoletani continuing tohonor their world famous Neapolitan pie at thePizza Village this weekend along the breathtak-ing via Caracciolo promenade. What’s more, Campi Flegrei springs back into
action by launching the volcanic area’s activity-packed 10-day archeo-enogastronomical Malazèprogram tomorrow to delight and fill all senses.Then, what could be more fitting than the San
Carlo Theater’s “Swan Lake” ballet presentationat mid-month to bid farewell to summer andusher in Naples’ celebrations of their patronsaint, San Gennaro and his Blood Miracle onSept. 19. For the countryside explorers, two Campanian
towns will host appetizing festivals this weekendto enjoy the last days of summer and anticipatethe wine season.
Naples Pizza Village Enjoy lovely views of the Naples Bay and Mt.
Vesuvius with locals while savoring a pizzamargherita or Marinara at the “world’s largestand most spectacular pizzeria,” according toorganizers. Myriad pizzaioli and their wood ovenswill be ready all weekend long at 6 p.m. throughmidnight to satiate appetites. For a bit of history on the bread, visit the Pizza
Traveling Museum staged at the hedged gardensof via Caracciolo. The display of more than 500items includes Bourbon-era tools of the trade, piz-zaioli clothing and historical images. Entrance isfree. The pizza menu of €10 brings a pizza withdrinks, ice cream and coffee or juice. More infor-mation can be found at www.pizzavillage.it.
Phlegrean Fields’ Malazè “Malazè,” an ancient word meaning “fishermen’s
warehouse,” is the zone’s 10-day program ofevents promoting the area’s sights, sounds andflavors. Enchanting bay views, intriguing vol-
Naples Welcomes SeptemberEvents and Festivals
By Lou Freed
The Pizza Village and Phlegrean
Fields Events Return to Life, and the
San Carlo Theater presents the
Swan Lake Ballet and Its Patron
Saint Celebrations
A local pizzaiolo prepares the famous Margherita at PizzaVillage along Naples’ panoramic via Caracciolo. ThroughSunday, the Associazione Pizzaioli Napoletani will contin-ue to honor the famous Neapolitan pie 6 p.m. to midnightat the village. (Photo by J.Freed)
canic craters, archaeological sites and myths,scrumptious seafood along with wines are greatattractions for the entire area including Bacoli,Monte di Procida, Quarto and Pozzuoli (home toSolfatara Volcano). The initiative is a great team effort organized by
Campi Flegrei a Tavola involving local tourism offi-cials as well as dozens of associations, businesses,restaurateurs and wine producers. The program begins tomorrow then ends Sept. 17.
Featured this weekend are guided tours, dramati-zation and wine tastings at the CumaArchaeological Park beside the FlavianAmphitheatre; diving explorations to Baia’s sub-merged Roman ruins; visits to producers of mus-sels and local chick peas; trips to Mount Barbaro,Monte di Procida, Miseno and Lake Averno; navi-gation on Lake Miseno; Malazè for Children at theLittle Ogre Garden; Treasure Hunt in Quarto andCampi Flegrei; boat trip in the Gulf of Pozzuoli;book presentations and jazz in Bacoli plus a photo-graphic exhibition in Monte di Procida. Among the upcoming and interesting programs
include “Slow Earth” by Slow Food on cooking withgeothermal energy on Sept. 12 at the Solfataraalong with the Sept. 17 dinner fundraiser for theactivation of the kitchen and crafts lab for peoplewith Down syndrome. For details on these andother events, go to www.malaze.org/ calendario-2013/.Check out the free Malazè discount card affording
15 percent price reduction at restaurants, excur-sions and tour participation fees at www.malaze.org/.
Swan Lake BalletA dreamy romance between Prince Siegfried and
the "swan maiden," Odette, is foiled when she fallsvictim to a powerful spell that was subsequentlydissolved by Siegfried’s love. The four-act ballet is
A mussels fisherman at work on Pozzuoli Bay wherethe seafood is treasured. The Phlegrean Fields’Malazè 10-day program begins this weekend tofocus on the zone’s lovely sights, sounds and fla-vors through numerous activities. (Photo by J.Freed)
Graceful and skillful ballerinas entertaining theiraudience at a previous presentation of “Swan Lake.”The San Carlo Theater will present the renowned bal-let with St. Petersburg’s Mariinsky Theater dancersSept. 17-22 as a farewell to summer and a welcome toSeptember. (Photo courtesy of San Carlo Theater)
based on an old German fairy tale, "The StolenVeil,” which debuted at Moscow’s Bolshoi Theatrein Moscow in 1877. Various dance companies havechoreographed Tchaikovsky’s musical master-piece; however, the Marius Petipa and Lev Ivanovversion that will be presented in Naples remains afavorite among world-acclaimed opera housessince premiering at St. Petersburg’s ImperialMariinsky Theatre in the late 19th century. Swan Lake is scheduled Sept. 17-22 at San Carlo
Theater. For more details on the performance,visit www.teatrosancarlo.it or call the theater’sticket office at 081-797-2331.
San Gennaro FestTo commemorate Naples’ beloved patron saint, a
morning Mass is scheduled at Naples Cathedralas well as at the saint’s cozy namesake church inPozzuoli on Thursday, Sept. 19. Town residents ofthe town believe the hill topped by a cross belowSan Gennaro Church was the site where Romansdecapitated the good bishop of Benevento. Othersspeculate the martyrdom took place right wherethe church now stands. Tradition holds the bloodstained stone in one of
the church’s chapels is either where the saint’shead rested on his martyrdom or where the stonehad touched the saint’s blood. Regardless ofthought differences, the stone, said to have a spe-cial glow on the saint’s special day continues todraw the faithful to the church.Customarily, brightly colored light arches adorn
the Pozzuoli church a few days leading up to thecelebrations. Festivities usually feature a musicalshow, fireworks display plus a procession of thesaint’s bust with Franciscan priests and a band.For queries, call the church at 081-526-1114.
Other EventsSolopaca Grape FestFloats teeming with grapes will parade this
Sunday through the town in Benevento Province.The 2013 theme is “Stories Vices and Virtues ofRome." Organizers describe the event as “a blastfrom the past between reality and fantasy.”Situated at the foot of Mount Camposauro by the
Taburno river, Solopaca grows Tuscan grape vari-eties (Sangiovese and Trebbiano) besides theCampanian native varieties (Aglianico,Falanghina, Coda di Volpe and Malvasia diCandia aka Cerreto) Sample the town’s DOC(Denomi nazione Origine Controllata or origin-controlled) red and white wines, blending Tuscanand Campanian grapes that pair well with roast
UPCOMING FFSC NAPLES EVENTSCall 081-811-6372 for more information or to register
• Sept. 6: SAPR. POC: Initial and Refresher Training, 8a.m. to noon, Support Site FFSC.
• Sept. 6: Shoe Alley and Naples Central Station, 8:30 a.m.to 2:30 p.m., Leaves from Capo (Meeting Point Inside McDonalds).
• Sept. 6: Legal Assistance, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. (appointmentsonly), Support Site FFSC.
• Sept. 6: PlayPals, Playmate Play Date, 9:30 a.m.,Playground behind Support Site Library.
• Sept. 6: SAPR DCC: Initial and Refresher Training, 1p.m. to 3 p.m., Support Site FFSC.
• Sept. 6: Relaxation Techniques for Labor and Delivery,1to 2:30 p.m., Support Site FFSC.
• Sept. 8: Alateen Support Group (ages 12-18), 9 to 10 a.m.,Support Site FFS .
• Sept. 9 -13: Transition GPS (TAP) Workshop (Pre–Separation) 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Support Site FFSC.
• Sept. 9: Easy Italian, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., Capo FellowshipHall.
• Sept. 10: Prenatal Parenting: Nutrition, Fetal & childDevelopment, and Labor & Delivery, 10 to 11:30 a. m.,Support Site FFSC.
• Sept. 10: Al-Anon Support Group, 6 to 7 p.m., Support SiteFFSC.
• Sept. 11: Choices, (Managing Your Mood) 2 to 4 p.m.,Support Site FFSC.
• Sept. 12: Prenatal Parenting: Nutrition, Fetal & childDevelopment, and Labor & Delivery, 10 to 11:30 a.m.,Support Site FFSC.
• Sept. 12: Ombudsman Assembly, 6 to 8 p.m., Support SiteFFSC.
• Sept. 13: PlayPals, Playmate Play Date, 9:30 a.m.,Playground behind Support Site Library.
• Sept. 13: Relaxation Techniques for Labor and Delivery,1 to 2:30 p.m., Support Site FFSC.
UPCOMING FFSC GAETA EVENTSCall 081-568-8354 for more information or to register.
• Sept. 9-13: AO/ICR Seminar.
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.
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From the NSA Naples Command Investigative Division and NCIS
Crime Report for Aug. 28 - Sept. 3
A ceilingpainting ofNaples’patron saint,San Gennaro,at his name-sake churchin the townwhere theBishop fromBeneventowas martyred,Pozzuoli.Naples hon-ors the saintand his BloodMiracle onSept.19.(Photo by
J.Freed)
An inviting bunch of grapes from Solopaca inBenevento Province. The town will hold a GrapeFloat Parade through the town Sunday with the 2013theme, "Stories Vices and Virtues of Rome." (Photoby J.Freed)
meats and pasta dishes. The music and parade begin at 9:30 a.m. By 3
p.m., the floats can be viewed up close in thetown’s main street. See the programs leading up to the Sept. 8
parade at www.festadelluvasolopaca.it.
Castel Morrone Prickly Pear FestThis weekend, the town in Caserta Province
invites to their feast of local dishes at lunch or din-ner that are beautifully finished with their localpride and joy -- the “Cannolo” dessert enrichedwith cactus fruit cream. The town is 10 km fromthe city of Caserta. More information on this treatcan be found at www.castelmorrone.com/
Buon divertimento!
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From FFSC Gaeta
Continued from Page 1NAVY DENTALIn 1922, the U.S. Naval dental school was created as part of
the Bureau of Medicine and Surgery. What began as an off-shoot of the medical school, evolved into a state-of-the-art,fully accredited, post-graduate dental school. It’s recognizedas one of the best worldwide. Over the years, research at this institution has revolution-
ized the field of dentistry. Pioneer models of the dental air-turbine handpiece, ultrasonic-vibrating instruments, anddental chairs were developed. These historical artifacts arecurrently on display at the Smithsonian Institute. During World War II, 7,000 dental officers and 11,000 den-
tal technicians served in nearly every active engagementduring the war. For their efforts, numerous dental officersreceived awards – to include the Silver Star, Legion of Merit,Navy and Marine Corps Medal, and the Bronze Star. The year 1944 was one for milestones in the Dental Corps.
In June, Lt. Sara Krout became the first female Navy den-tist. And in September, Lt. Thomas Watkins became the firstAfrican-American dentist commissioned in the Navy DentalCorps. The Dental Corps maintains high operational readiness in
Operation Enduring Freedom and beyond. Dentists deployroutinely with Marine Expeditionary Units, and also in the-ater in support of Navy and Marine Corps forces. Dental per-sonnel continue to play a significant role in peace-keepingand nation-building through humanitarian assistance anddisaster relief missions throughout the world. Happy Birthday, Navy Dental Corps!
Napoli Nation Fan Club celebrated a victorySaturday night at the Support Site Bowling Alleywhen SSC Napoli defeated Chievo 4-2. Hamsik scored a double, totaling 4 goals in just two
games, while Callejon scored his second goal of theseason, and Higuain scored his first goal. Napolistruggled defensively in the first half surrenderingtwo goals, with the first half ending 2-2. Napoli dom-inated in all phases in the second half and came outwith a 4-2 win.During halftime, Napoli Nation conducted a Trivia
Contest and Best Fan Spirit Contest. Fabio Cavalieri
won the Trivia Contest and Spencer Hsu won theBest Fan Spirit Contest.Towards the end of the game, Club Napoli Casal di
Principe and Napoli Nation got the entire BowlingAlley going with the traditional San Paolo Stadiumchant… “Chi Non Salta, Juventino, Eh, Eh.”At the end of the game, the Casal di Principe presi-
dent, Saverio Ferraiuolo, and Napoli Nation presi-dent, Daniel Bowen, conducted a time honored soccerfan club tradition of the “Scarf Exchange.”“It was great spending time together with our local
Italian community, and what better way to do it, thanto cheer for Napoli,” said Jonas Joe, Napoli Nationmember.
From Napoli Nation Public Affairs
Napoli Nation InvadesStryker’s Bowling Alley
(Group photo courtesy of Napoli Nation)
The Gaeta work center of Fleet and Family Support Centerdeployed a series of intercultural relations programs during thesummer. Gaeta FFSC tailored some educational and adventurousfield trips intended for the whole family while school was out. “Be a Gladiator for a Day!” was the first day of this series; and
took the participants to the Roman archeological site of Minturnaeto learn who the Gladiators were and what they did. Enthusiasticparticipants got a chance to dress up as Gladiators and learn tofight as the Gladiators did. Under the supervision of scholars andarcheologists belonging to the Lestrigonia Cultural Association,every one was able to feel the thrill of the arena. The kids participating and their parents also got to go through
the Roman site and learn the lifestyle in Roman times before expe-riencing the arena and impersonating Spartacus.Gelato and “The Knights” was the second day of the adventures
that took place. It combined a visit to a gelato factory followed byan exclusive history class at the Olde Mill Inn Park with costumedknights from the middle ages. At the gelato factory, families learned step-by-step how to make
the Italian version of ice-cream. Every one was able to taste thefruit-based gelato of figs and yellow melon made that morning. After the gelato, the group was hosted at the Gaeta MWR owned
park Olde Mill Inn with the “Knights.” These historical imperson-ators demonstrated how the lords and dukes used to battle. Theseprofessional impersonators parade and compete around Italy, butalso bring back historical fencing and stage reenactments of his-torical value. The organization Le Lame del Golfo had the grouptake part in duels and learn combat techniques with differentswords and blades used in the middle ages.The outdoor field trips and workshops gave the opportunity for
the whole family to participate in interactive activities, which pro-vide an easy learning of the surrounding local culture.Participants from the Naples community along with the Gaetacommunity said they enjoyed the opportunity to embrace the cul-ture.
FFSC’s Summer Familyprograms in Gaeta
Kids reenact gladiator days during an intercultural relations tour pro-vided by the Gaeta work center of Fleet and Family Support Center.(Photo courtesy of FFSC)
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department of the Navy prepares to Face New Challenges
Secretary of the Navy RayMabus directed the office of theDeputy Under Secretary of theNavy/Deputy Chief Manage mentOfficer (DUSN/DCMO) to begin acomprehensive assessment of thebusiness challenges facing theNavy and Marine Corps.He also instructed the offices of
the DUSN/DCMO to begin devel-oping a plan to address the multi-ple budgetary and resource chal-lenges currently facing theDepartment of the Navy."This is about bringing real
change to our department," saidMabus. "This will ensure that theNavy and Marine Corps teamremains the most effective andefficient expeditionary fightingforce the world has ever known.""We've faced these challenges in
the past," said newly-appointedDUSN/DCMO Tom Hicks, formerDeputy Assistant Sec retary forEnergy. "But, to me, what's differ-ent now is that the scale is differ-ent and the stakes are higher."As the Navy and Marine Corps
continue to adapt to an evolvingfiscal and global environmentafter more than a decade of sus-tained conflict, they face a seriesof new challenges."We don't have a choice," said
Hicks. "We have to be out in fronton this. The fiscal resources arevery constrained and that's notsomething that's going to end any-time soon. It is, however, some-thing that comes with the oppor-tunity to really think, strategical-ly, about how we conduct the busi-ness of the Department of theNavy in a way that maintains andprotects the mission.""What's paramount," Hicks said,
"is being able to accomplish themission and being able to do so in
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a way that responds to the reali-ties of the resources we have."Hicks, and those working in the
office of the DUSN/DCMO, wereselected to address possible areas ofimprovement in the business prac-tices of the Department of the Navydue to a proven ability to drivechange and the office's position with-in the department's organization."His leadership as Deputy
Assistant Secretary for Energyand his entire career have provenMr. Hicks's innovative vision andcapacity to drive organizationalchange, exactly the credentialsand mission for theDUSN/DCMO," said Mabus.Hicks looks forward to the task
ahead."We need to look at this as an op -
portunity to become the most effi-cient organization we can be inorder to accomplish the missionwhen we're called upon," saidHicks. "Fiscal challenges put a strain
on, for example, how, where andwhen we train. That's somethingwe have to make sure doesn'thappen again and, through thiseffort, I think we can ensure thatit doesn't," Hicks said. "What thismeans for Sailors and Marines isthat they will be able to do moreof what we've actually askedthem to do."Mabus directed the
DUSN/DCMO to focus on theSecretary of the Navy priorities ofpeople, platforms, power andpartnerships in accomplishingseveral specific tasks including:- Developing and implementing avision for large-scaleDepartment of the Navy trans-formation to include clear goalsand performance assessments.
- Resolving the Department ofthe Navy's most pressing andcomplex business challenges.
- Identifying opportunities toshape and position the
Department of the Navy to meetfuture budget and resource chal-lenges. An initial business transforma-
tion plan, an assessment of theDepartment's biggest challenges,and a plan of action and mile-stones to include a plan forreshaping the Department of theNavy as part of a 20-percent head-quarters manpower reduction aredue to the Secretary of the Navywithin 90 days.While Hicks will head this drive
to improve the Department of theNavy's business practices, the ini-tiative will require the efforts ofthe entire organization."My goal is to do this in a way
that it is a collaborative effortacross the Department of theNavy to identify opportunities forefficiencies, financial savings andstaff savings," said Hicks. "This isa proactive chance for us to beable to position ourselves to beable to conduct the Department'smissions in the future."
Secretary of the Navy (SECNAV) Ray Mabus meets with Sailors on the mess decks of the aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77) ear-lier this year. (Photo by MC1 Arif Patani)
Depending on climate, up to 75 percent of a home’s total water useduring the growing season is for outdoor purposes. Try these tips to savewater: • Detect and repair all leaks in irrigation system. • Use properly treated wastewater for irrigation where available. • Water the lawn or garden during the coolest part of the day (early
morning is best). Do not water on windy days. • Water trees and shrubs, which have deep root systems, longer and less
frequently than shallow-rooted plants that require smaller amounts ofwater more often. Check with the local extension service for advice onwatering needs in your area.
• Set sprinklers to water the lawn or garden only — not the street orsidewalk.
• Use soaker hoses or trickle irrigation systems for trees and shrubs. • Install moisture sensors on sprinkler systems. • Use mulch around shrubs and garden plants to reduce evaporation
from the soil surface and cut down on weed growth. • Remove thatch and aerate turf to encourage movement of water to the
root zone. • Raise your lawn mower cutting height – longer grass blades help shade
each other, reduce evaporation, and inhibit weed growth. • Minimize or eliminate fertilizing, which promotes new growth needing
additional watering. • Remove areas of thirsty lawn in favor of native drought-resistant
plants.• When outdoor use of city or well water is restricted during a drought,
use the water from the air conditioning condenser, dehumidifier, bath,or sink on plants or the garden. Don’t use water that contains bleach,automatic-dishwashing detergent or fabric softener.
• Sweep driveways, sidewalks and steps rather than hosing them off. • Wash the car with water from a bucket, or use a commercial car wash
that recycles water. • When using a hose, control the flow with an automatic shut-off nozzle.
Visit www.epa.gov/watersense for more information about savingwater.
Be water-wise outside
EnergyConservation
From the Environmental Protection Agency
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ONGOING/ON THE HORIZON continuedCALLING ALL NAPLES NURSES! Please consider joining the Naples Area
Nurses Association (NANA). NANA is an organization of nurses that worktogether to fundraise, participate in social events, and provide supportthroughout the U.S. Naval Hospital Naples and NSA Naples community.FMI, contact Lt. Kyle Brown, NANA president, at [email protected].
THE NAPLES AREA SECOND CLASS PETTY OFFICERS ASSOCIA-TION is a newly founded association that meets twice a month to discussupcoming community outreach opportunities and charity events. For moreinformation, contact MA2 Aaron Kurschner at DSN 626-2871 or ABH2Brent 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.
SAIL WITH THE NAPLES NATO YACHT CLUB (NNYC) AMERICANTEAM. We are looking for Americans interested in participating in dinghyraces sailed at the NNYC facilities on the island of Nisida. Experience notrequired. FMI, contact Bob & Shauna Bunnell at [email protected][email protected]
SEVENTH DAY ADVENTIST WORSHIP SERVICE takes place Saturdaysat Support Site Chapel from 9 a.m. to noon. The schedule is: Sabbath Schoollessons, 9:30 to 10:45 a.m.; songs and praise, 10:45 to 11 a.m.; Divine Service,11 a.m. to noon. For more information, please contact Paolo Fleurant at 328-194-6897 or [email protected].
CONNECT THE TOTS CLUB unites families with children from newborn topre-school age within the Naples military community. Club events includemonthly coffee mornings and birthday parties, weekly playgroups, craft activ-ities and more. For more information, visit www.meetup.com/ Connect-the-Tots-Club.
CATHOLIC WOMEN OF THE CHAPEL meets monthly in the Support SiteFellowship Hall for prayer, fellowship, and learning. Child care provided. Wealso meet Wednesdays 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 checkout our Facebook page: Catholic Women of the Chapel - NSA Naples, Italy.
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.
PUBLIC SPEAKING WITH TOASTMASTERS The Naples ToastmastersClub meets the first and third Tuesdays of every month. Meetings are held atthe 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 for the2012-13 school year. We are still in need of leaders and co-leaders. Trainingand 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. Formore 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 SOUTHERN ITALY(USMRA-SI) is the only association in Southern Italy representing the inter-ests of U.S. retired military personnel and their survivors. If you are not amember and are eligible, please join the USMRA-SI at usmra-si.tripod.com.Point of contact: Wylie Miller, 329-208-7315.
THE NAPLES CHRISTIAN HOMESCHOOL ASSOCIATION meets everymonth to support families who have chosen to educate their own children. Weoffer weekly park/pool days, a moms’ night out and field trips to explore BellaNapoli and beyond! Interested? Need more information? Considering home-schooling? Please contact Natalie Mack at [email protected].
MEDITATION SITTING GROUP is held from 7 to 7:30 p.m. every Mondayat the side chapel at the Support Site. Newcomers should stop by at 6:30 p.m.Participation is free. FMI, e-mail Laura Hitchcock at [email protected].
REGISTER FOR GRADUATE DEGREE ON-SITE PROGRAMS Visit theUniversity of Phoenix and the University of Oklahoma to learn what on-sitedegree programs are offered in the Naples area. UP is at 081-568-6670 andOU is at 081-568-6672. Both colleges have offices at Capodichino in theAdmin 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.
THE WELFARE & RECREATION ASSOCIATION is available to meetassociates every Thursday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at its location on the firstfloor of Building 450 upstairs from Capo Landing. FMI, visit http://www.wraitalia.it.
SECURITY NOTE: All DoD military or civilian personnel hosting an event offbase must complete a Special Event Force Protection Plan (SEFPP) 45 daysin advance, regardless of organization, if the event will involve 50 or morepersonnel, include distinguished visitors or involve personnel wearing uni-forms. FMI, contact the AT/FP Division at 081-568-5525 or visit the divisionoffice in the Capodichino Security Precinct, Bldg. 403.
ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS hosts English-speaking AA meetings on andoff base in the Naples area. For more information, call 347-544-0254 or visithttp://www.aa-europe.net/countries/italy.htm.
RELIGIOUS SERVICES AT U.S. NAVAL HOSPITAL NAPLES TuesdaySilent prayer (7:15-7:45 a.m.) in the hospital chapel. Traditional hymn andpraise and worship music will be provided during this time. WednesdayRoman Catholic Mass (11:30 a.m.-12 p.m.) in the hospital chapel. Call 081-811-6451 to confirm that Mass is being held. Thursday Men’s Fellowship andBible Study (6-7 a.m.) in the hospital galley.
SURE START is a unique program committed to providing the highest quali-ty of education for command-sponsored children of enlisted personnel (prior-ity to E1-E4) who are 4 years old by Sept. 1. FMI, call Karen Rodrigues at081-811-4682 or the school at 081-811-4037.
THE KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS, San Gennaro council 14853, meets at 7 p.m. the second and fourth Thursday of each month at the Support SiteFleet and Family Support Center. E-mail George Piette at [email protected] or visit http://sites.google.com/ site/kofcnaples/ home.
CARNEY PARK LADIES GOLF ASSOCIATION meets at 9 a.m. Mondays.All skill levels welcome. Discounted play with membership. FMI, call CarolBorkowski at 081-804-3345, or Carney Park Golf Course at 081-526-4296.
EDIS SCREENINGS NOW AVAILABLE Room W09, Support Site VillageForum. For eligible children who have not reached their third birthday. If youare concerned about your child’s development, contact EDIS at 081-811-4676.
LATINOS UNIDOS WELCOMES NEW MEMBERS Meetings are at 2 p.m.the first Sunday of every month at the Support Site park. For more info, con-tact Michael Cortez, [email protected], 334-6771-0327, or GabrielSermeno, [email protected], 081-811-5554.
CUB SCOUT PACK 007 Want to camp in Nettuno, hike in Cuma, go bowlingor participate in swimming and archery? Then Cub Scouts is the place foryou! Boys in first through fifth grade meet three times per month to learnskills that they apply on hiking, camping and service outings. FMI, [email protected] or visit www.cubscoutingnaples.org.
WE’RE THE MILLERS, R, Cast: JenniferAniston, Emma Roberts, Ed Helms, Thomas
Lennon, Jason Sudeikis. Comedy, 109 min. DavidBurke is a small-time pot dealer whose clienteleincludes chefs and soccer moms, but no kids-afterall, he has his scruples. So what could go wrong?Plenty. Preferring to keep a low profile for obviousreasons, he learns the hard way that no good deedgoes unpunished when he tries to help out somelocal teens and winds up getting jumped by a trio ofgutter punks. Stealing his stash and his cash, theyleave him in major debt to his supplier, Brad. Inorder to wipe the slate clean-and maintain a cleanbill of health-David must now become a big-timedrug smuggler by bringing Brad's latest shipment infrom Mexico. Twisting the arms of his neighbors,cynical stripper Rose and wannabe customer Kenny,and the tatted-and-pierced streetwise teen Casey, hedevises a foolproof plan. One fake wife, two pretendkids and a huge, shiny RV later, the "Millers" areheaded south of the border for a Fourth of Julyweekend that is sure to end with a bang.
PERCY JACKSON: SEA OF MONSTERS, PG,Cast: Logan Lerman, Alexandra Daddario, Jake
Abel, Gina Carano, Melina Kanakaredes. Action/Adventure, 106 min. Percy Jackson, the son ofPoseidon, continues his epic journey to fulfill his des-tiny, as he teams with his demigod friends to retrievethe Golden Fleece, which has the power to save theirhome and training ground, Camp Half-Blood.
2GUNS, R, Cast: Mark Wahlberg, DenzelWashington, James Marsden, Paula Patton, BillPaxton. Action/Adventure, 109 min. For the past 12months, DEA agent Bobby Trench and U.S. navalintelligence officer Marcus Stigman have been reluc-tantly attached at the hip. Working undercover asmembers of a narcotics syndicate, each man dis-trusts his partner as much as the criminals theyhave both been tasked to take down. When theirattempt to infiltrate a Mexican drug cartel andrecover millions goes haywire, Trench and Stigmanare suddenly disavowed by their superiors. Nowthat everyone wants them in jail or in the ground,the only person they can count on is the other.Unfortunately for their pursuers, when good guysspend years pretending to be bad, they pick up a fewtricks along the way.
R.I.P.D., PG-13, Cast: Jeff Bridges, Ryan Reynolds,Kevin Bacon, Mary-Louise Parker, Stephanie
Szostak. Action/Adventure, Sci-Fi, 96 min. A mur-dered cop is recruited to work for an afterlife policeforce that battles spirits not yet ready to depart thisworld.
RED 2, PG-13, Cast: Bruce Willis, John Malkovich,Mary-Louise Parker, Anthony Hopkins, Helen
Mirren. Action/Adventure, 116 min. Retired black-ops CIA agent Frank Moses reunites his unlikelyteam of elite operatives for a global quest to trackdown a missing portable nuclear device. To succeed,they'll need to survive an army of relentless assas-
sins, ruthless terrorists and power-crazed govern-ment officials, all eager to get their hands on thenext-generation weapon. The mission takes Frankand his motley crew to Paris, London and Moscow.Outgunned and outmanned, they have only theircunning wits, their old-school skills, and each otherto rely on as they try to save the world-and stayalive in the process.
ELYSIUM, R, Cast: Matt Damon, Jodie Foster,Sharlto Copley, Alice Braga, Diego Luna.
Action/Adventure, SiFi, 109 min. In the year 2154,two classes of people exist: the very wealthy, wholive on a pristine man-made space station calledElysium, and the rest, who live on an overpopulat-ed, ruined Earth. The people of Earth are desperateto escape the planet's crime and poverty, and theycritically need the state-of-the-art medical careavailable on Elysium - but some in Elysium will stopat nothing to enforce anti-immigration laws andpreserve their citizens' luxurious lifestyle. The onlyman with the chance bring equality to these worldsis Max, an ordinary guy in desperate need to get toElysium. With his life hanging in the balance, hereluctantly takes on a dangerous mission - one thatpits him against Elysium's Secretary Delacourt andher hard-line forces - but if he succeeds, he couldsave not only his own life, but millions of people onEarth as well.
TURBO, PG, Voices casting: Ryan Reynolds, PaulGiamatti, Ken Jeong, Maya Rudolph, Ben
Schwartz. Animation, 96 min. A high-velocity 3Dcomedy about an underdog snail who kicks intooverdrive when he miraculously attains the power ofsuper-speed. But after making fast friends with acrew of streetwise, tricked-out es-car-goes, Turbolearns that no one succeeds on their own. So he putshis heart and shell on the line to help his palsachieve their dreams, before Turbo-charging hisown impossible dream: winning the Indy 500.
THE CONJURING, R, Horror 112 min. Cast:Patrick Wilson, Vera Farmiga, Ron Livingston,
Lili Taylor, Shanley Caswell. Based on a true story,the film tells the horrifying tale of how worldrenowned paranormal investigators Ed andLorraine Warren were called upon to help a familyterrorized by a dark presence in a secluded farm-house. Forced to confront a powerful demonic entity,the Warrens find themselves caught in the most ter-rifying case of their lives.
PLANES, PG, Cast: Dane Cook, Brad Garrett, TeriHatcher, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Stacy Keach.
Animation, Family, 80 min. Dusty, a plane withdreams of competing as a high-flying air racer. ButDusty's not exactly built for racing-and he happensto be afraid of heights. So he turns to a seasonednaval aviator who helps Dusty qualify to take on thedefending champ of the race circuit. Dusty's courageis put to the ultimate test as he aims to reachheights he never dreamed possible, giving a spell-bound world the inspiration to soar.
If you have been sexually assaulted or need to speak with a S.A.P.R. victim advocate,call 335-640-6621 24/7 for information and support. The DoD Safe Helpline can be reached toll-free at 001-877-995-5247.
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Sept. 6 Friday Sushi Night.................€45
Sept. 7 Mini Cruise of the Amalfi Coast(last one!)................................................€59
Sept. 8 Island of Capri with Lunch....€84
Sept. 9 Make Your Own Neapolitan Pizza ....................€30
Sept. 14Mozzarella: The True Story ...€40
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The Departments of Defense,Veterans Affairs, Labor,Education, the Office of PersonnelManagement and the SmallBusiness Administration codifiedtheir continued commitment tohelp transitioning service mem-bers be "career ready" for civilianlife by signing a statement ofintent Aug. 15."This [statement of intent] puts
our shared commitment to ourservice members in black andwhite," said Dr. Susan Kelly, prin-cipal director of DoD's Transitionto Veterans Program office.Each of the military services was
represented during the formal sign-ing of the statement of intent, saidFrancine Blackmon, deputy assis-tant secretary of the Air Force forforce management integration.The services have aggressively
implemented the various compo-nents of the redesigned TransitionAssistance Program, Blackmonsaid.Working elbow-to-elbow with the
various partnering agencies, theservices are ensuring servicemembers are provided all the nec-essary tools to make a successfultransition to civilian life, she said."The [statement of intent]
strengthens our resolve for a con-certed interagency effort workingtoward this common goal,"Blackmon added.More than 250,000 service mem-
bers separate from active dutyeach year, and they face numerouschallenges as they transition to
civilian life. The statement ofintent is a milestone for the inter-agency effort to redesign the1990s-era transition assistanceprogram model and help servicemembers meet those challenges.The signing shows that theredesigned TAP is not a short-term effort but a set of greatlyimproved transition services thatthe partners will sustain for thelong-term."Even in this time of budget con-
straints, each of the interagencypartners and the services will sus-tain the effort to implement theredesign of transition assistance,"Kelly said. This includes staff atinstallations to provide face-to-face information and new skills, aswell as a virtual curriculum tobuild the same career readinessskills for service members andReservists in isolated and geo-graphically separated locations,she added.The statement of intent also
establishes the objectives for thenew governance structure and thefoundation of the new TAPExecutive Council, comprised ofDoD, VA and DoL co-chairs, aswell as senior executives fromSBA, OPM, ED and the militaryservices. The new TAP ExecutiveCouncil will steer the collabora-tion and partnership effortsthrough 2016 and implement andmodify the redesigned program asneeded to meet changing needs oftransitioning service membersthrough the years.Over the last 18 months, the
DoD and VA have led the efforts of
From American Forces Press Service
Agencies Commit to Transition Assistance Program
Admiral Bruce W. Clingan, commander ofAllied Joint Force Command Naples, present-ed the JFC Naples 2013 Field Gun Team withcertificates of commendation after returningfrom the Royal Navy and Royal MarinesCharity competition in England. Since 2006, JFC Naples has entered a
multinational team in field gun competition.This year the team of 35 was made up of mil-itary personnel from 12 different armedforces from Italy, Spain, France, GreatBritain, Greece, the Netherlands and theUnited States. “It is a real privilege for me to have a chance
to address all of you and to recognise ourField Gun Team,” said Clingan. “It hasbecome one of the high points of my recogni-tion opportunities each and every year.”The training is intensive and requires the
upmost commitment, great personal courageand exemplary teamwork. The competition
involves assembling, hauling and firing a19th century field artillery piece along an 85-yard track and commemorates the NavalBrigade’s part in the breaking of the siege ofLadysmith in 1899 during the Boer War inSouth Africa. “Beyond determination and conditioning
there is teamwork,” said Clingan. “It’s theepitome of teamwork in many respects,because it’s not just the physical effort. It’s athinking game as well, so I commend you. It’salso important that you are not only an inspi-ration to us, but you are our ambassadors.”The JFC Naples Field Gun Team demon-
strated their skills at the amphitheatre inPozzuoli, the U.S. Navy’s Support Site, HotelAgora and at the JFC Naples Headquarters.The demonstrations let people know thatNATO is about human beings bound togetherfor a common cause.JFC Naples Field Gun Team was the run-
ner-up in the “Endeavour Cup” and 17thoverall in the competition.
From JFC Naples Public Affairs
JFC Naples Field Gunners receive award from the JFC Naples Commander
Admiral Bruce W. Clingan, commander of Allied Joint Force Command Naples, poseswith the 2013 Naples field gun team. (Photo by Master Sgt. Michael Martin, Germanarmy)
Continued from Page 1SCANNOAfter recuperating from
the hike, I walked into townfor the evening fun. I wastold by my hotel hosts thatScanno has mostly hikers inJune and July, but that inAugust and September thesummertime vacationersarrive from around Italy toenjoy the events that occureach weekend. In Octoberand November the town istranquillo, and so the hotelcloses then. August andSeptember are great timesto visit though. I found that in the late
afternoon and early eveningpeople stroll the pathsbetween the old (and lived-in) medieval stone houses,visit the shops, sit on bench-es in the piazza or at a cafe,and talk. Moms roll theirbambini in strollers, andchildren play soccer. At 9p.m. the music starts andbands continue playing tillafter midnight. That’s when I took my mature (over 50) self to bed; however, the piazzaremained full of couples, older folks, families, and children who were enjoying the music.Fresh air and exercise in the Apennines Mountains and a festa-filled medieval town.What a great couple of days and what great exploration. Scanno is fun, near, and easy.
A hut found along the hiking trail with the Appenninies Mountains as a backdrop.
Plenty of outdoor shopping opportunities can be foundin Scanno, italy.(Photos by Michael Maddox)
the Veterans EmploymentInitiative Task Force interagencypartners and the White HouseEconomic and Domestic PolicyCouncil staffs in redesigning theDesert Storm-era TransitionAssistance Program to better pre-pare service members for thesechallenges as they leave the mili-tary and become veterans.The redesigned TAP provides
training that will build skills toenable transitioning service mem-bers to meet career readiness stan-dards established by DoD. Thetraining, known as Transition GPS(goals, plans, success), is comprisedof interlinked curriculum, services,and processes conducted by numer-ous partners - DoD, the militaryservices, VA, DoL, SBA, and OPM.Interagency partner Department
of Education and the NationalGuard Bureau continue to serve invalued consultative and advisoryroles.Advancing their work together,
the agencies will cultivate an inter-agency partnership that buildsupon mutual respect, cooperationand shared goals to successfullytransition career ready servicemembers to the civilian sector.
(Official U.S. Navy file photo)
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In the Spotlight
FT2(SS) JAMES COX Fire Control Technician 2nd Class James Cox is from Tuscaloosa,Alabama. With the help of two other Sailors, he extinguished a firein a neighbor’s apartment that took place June 25 in Bagnoli.As Mission Distribution System Operator with U.S. Naval ForcesEurope-Africa/ U.S. 6th Fleet, he coordinates with firing units, con-ducting strike operations within the European and African com-mand’s area of responsibility. He is also an assistant urinalysis coor-dinator, ensuring the command is in compliance with the Navy’sdrug policy.“We are an integral part of what goes on over here, especially whenworking in conjunction with 7th Fleet. We are definitely a necessityin this theater, and without the other Sailors I work with I wouldnot be able to what I do.”
CTR2 (IDW/SW/AW) JUSTIN JOHNSON Cryptologic Technician (Collection) 2nd Class Justin Johnson isfrom Overland Park, Kansas. As acting N22 Department assistantleading petty officer for U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa/ U.S. 6thFleet, he was responsible for 10 junior sailors. Johnson also pro-duced and supervised all source analysis spanning two areas ofresponsibility and supporting nine task force commanders. As aninformation dominance warfare coordinator, he has helped Sailorsthroughout the command get their pin. “It’s been great to be part of the foundation for the informationdominance warfare community, which is still a new program. It’sbeen rewarding to teach rates that don’t normally get to work in theintelligence community about our contribution.”
HM3(FMF) DAVID MORALES-ALARCONHospital Corpsman 3rd Class DavidMorales-Alarcon arrived in Naples lastyear and has been making an outstandingcontribution to the FacilitiesManagement Department of U.S. NavalHospital Naples ever since. He devotescountless off-duty hours to ensure hisdepartment’s mission to keep the hospitala safe working environment, in pristineand professional appearance, is alwaysmet. “Working in the Facilities Department asa Corpsman is not the easiest job to take,but like many Sailors that work and exceloutside their rate I am glad to help andbe part of our team.” Morales-Alarcon grew up in Las Vegas.He enlisted in the Navy in April 2008 andhis first duty station was in beautifulSouthern California at Camp Pendleton.While stationed here in Naples, Italy, hisgoals outside of work include earning anassociate’s degree and traveling to 37other countries with his wife, Elizabeth,and daughter, Alma.
MARK J. LUDINGTON A famous quote states that volunteer-ing is not about the time, but aboutthe heart. Mark J. Ludington hasdemonstrated in the past 90 days tohave a big heart. As a former SeniorAirmen in the Air Force, he is veryaware of the sacrifices that servicemembers undergo daily. As a civilianand a USO volunteer, his main mis-sion is to reach out to them, makingmilitary families feel closer to home. Ludington was recognized as the USONaples Volunteer of the Quarter forSummer 2013. In only three months,he made a tangible impact in the com-munity, volunteering for more than 20events including Hot doggin Tuesday,Hospital Outreach, area orientation,Barkin’ BBQ, Sailor of the Quarterand Fleet Outreach.“The troops are what this is allabout. We are here for them and weneed to take good care of our Sailors.”This is Mark’s motto. In just a shortperiod of time, they have inspired oth-ers to give extra goodness to thetroops our USO Naples team soproudly serves.
LCDR STEPHEN MARTY Lt. Cmdr. hails from KingsPark, New York. He receivedhis commission in 1996 fromthe United States NavalAcademy. Following gradua-tion, he reported to Pensacolato begin his career as a navalflight officer flying in the S-3B Viking. After more thaneight years of flying, the S-3BViking was retired and Martyaccepted a lateral transfer tothe Navy's Medical ServiceCorps. In July 2011, he reported toU.S. Naval Hospital Naples,Italy and was recently recog-nized by the Bureau ofMedicine and Surgery as the2012 Military Comptroller ofthe Year. Marty and his wife, Susi, arevery active and especiallyenjoy running, biking, travel-ing, and sampling the localItalian cuisine. They alsoenjoy spending time withtheir pets and are active vol-unteers with AnimalsWithout Limits. In Augustthey welcomed their firstchild, Rosemarie Virginia.
Religious Ministries’ Notes from Beyond
Notes from Beyond: The Cheating Husband
This is the time. I'm climbing my way to the 40s,have a couple kids past age 10 or close, and at leasthalf of my profession relies heavily on IT. A yearago, the Huffington Post published, "The Type ofMan Most Likely to Cheat.” Two surveys from awebsite that caters to married men and womenlooking to have an affair studied the type of menand women who are most likely to cheat. Yeah, I'mpurposely omitting the name of "that site.” The results for men revealed they were likely to be
in their 40s with more than 10 years of marriageand two kids from early on in the marriage. Thelargest percentage of potential cheaters had acareer in the IT field. Unfortunately, I’ve had the opportunity to see up
close the effects of having a cheating husband, or inmy case a cheating dad around. Messy relation-ships, a good dose of screaming, pegging one parentagainst the other, everybody walking on eggshells,and the end result ultimately ends in fragmenta-tion. Yet it looks so easy, conquering, defiant andlife-giving! This is when the words of the apostlePaul come to mind when he wrote in 1 Corinthians6:12 “Even though ‘I am allowed to do anything,’ Imust not become a slave to anything.” We becomeslaves to our decisions, whether we like it or not. What if instead of deciding to venture from a com-
mitted relationship, we instead venture off to cheatwith our own spouse? What if we decide to fall inlove with our spouse again and again and again? Iam confident we perform better at our workplace, inour relationships with others, and even our ownself-confidence grows when we keep investing in ourcommitted relationships. Mignon McLaughlinwrote, “A successful marriage requires falling inlove many times, always with the same person.” Let us break the odds and instead of belonging to
a statistic, let us belong to each other. If you’re amarried man and would like to get together withother committed men, feel free to email me and I’dlove to meet with you and maybe we can grab coffeesometime. I too am strapped for time, but lets faceit, at the end of the day we all make time for thethings we really want to make time for. Also, keepin mind we have an outstanding line of Chaplainsready and willing to meet. Let us not belong to astatistic. Let us belong to each other, intentionally.
Arturo Paulino is the community director of ClubBeyond, a youth group run by Naval SupportActivity Naples Religious Ministries. Club Beyondis open to children in grades 7 through 12, andmeets Wednesdays at 5:30 p.m. in the ChapelFellowship Hall at the Support Site. You can reachArturo at [email protected].
By Arturo Paulino, Club Beyond community directorNSA Naples Religious Ministries
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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 signature
is required at the time of application. NATIONALS OF ANY STATE OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITY COMING 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 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.Contact Connie Henderson, RLSO EURAFSWA liaison advisor, at 081-568-4639 for
more information.
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Should we do our best to shelter our kids fromeconomic woes? Despite experiencing majorfinancial problems, many parents continue toscrape together enough cash to finance theirchildren's extracurricular activities, sports, andhobbies. In fact, one parent commented that hewasn't quite sure how he'd afford having his carrepaired due to his son's need for new hockeyequipment.At first glance, this behavior seems heroic.
Taking a closer look, sacrificing our own wantsand needs to maintain a high standard of livingfor our children may not be such a good idea.Let's consider some messages this sends to kids:
• You are more important than other people.• Your wants and needs should come before
others'.• When money is tight, there's no need to
adjust one's expectations or lifestyle.• The real world works the same for everybody
except for you.Please don't misunderstand! It is important
for kids to enjoy healthy extracurricular activi-ties and hobbies. In fact, research tells us thatthese activities help kids do better in school andstay off drugs.Here's the problem: When our children's stan-
dard of living grossly exceeds our own, we runthe risk of them becoming extremely spoiled. Sometimes the most loving thing we can do is
tell the truth in a matter of fact way: "I wantyou to participate in that activity, but we justdon't have the money."It's truly amazing how well kids handle the
truth when we aren't afraid to tell it!
From Love and Logic Institute, Inc.
Economic Woes
Caserta Law Enforcement Representatives Recognized by NSA NaplesLaw enforcement officials from the Caserta province were presented with plaques by Capt. Scott Gray,commanding officer of NSA Naples, in recognition of their continued support and participation in thisyear's National Night out event. From front left, Capt. Nunzio Carbone, commanding officer of CarabinieriMarcianise Headquarters, Capt. Scott Gray, olimpia Abbate, chief of staff for Questura in Caserta, LuigiLombardo, inspector for Questura in Caserta, Lt. Col. Maurizio isacco, italian Army Headquarters in SanGiorgio a Cremano, Maj. Danilo Toma, commanding officer of Guardia di Finanzia Headquarters in Aversa,and Capt. Manuel Macchiarola, Guardia di Finanza Headquarters in Aversa. The officials participated inmorning colors where both italian and U.S. national anthems were played. Gray told the service membersfrom NSA Naples about the support the officials have provided and all joined in a round of applause fortheir time and efforts. (Photo from NSA Naples Public Affairs)
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September 6, 2013 13Boatswain's Mate 3rdClass Wayne L. Ricks,left, and Boatswain'sMate 3rd Class Roy L.Franklin inspect aspace for simulatedfires during a trainingexercise aboard theguided-missile cruiserUSS San Jacinto (CG56), Aug. 31. SanJacinto is deployed aspart of the Harry S.Truman Carrier StrikeGroup supporting mar-itime security opera-tions and theater secu-rity cooperation effortsin the U.S. 5th Fleetarea of responsibility.(Photo by MC3 Preston
Paglinawan)
Senior ChiefGunner's MateLouis Johnsonperforms a fresh-water wash down,Sept. 2, aboardthe guided-missiledestroyer USSBarry (DDG 52).Barry is on ascheduled deploy-ment supportingmaritime securityoperations andtheater securitycooperationefforts in the U.S.6th Fleet area ofresponsibility.(Photo by MC1
Christopher B.
Stoltz)
A Glimpse Around the Fleet
Sonar Technician (Surface) 2ndClass Jacob Cooper performs pas-sive acoustic analysis in the sonarcontrol room aboard the guided-mis-sile destroyer USS Ramage (DDG61), Sept. 3. Ramage is on a sched-uled deployment supporting mar-itime security operations and theatersecurity cooperation efforts in theU.S. 6th Fleet area of responsibility.(Photo by MC2 Jacob D. Moore)
NOTICE: The Department of theNavy announced a hiring freezeeffective Jan. 14. Effective imme-diately, all appropriated funds,U.S. and local national vacancyannouncements will be placedon hold until further notice.However, some positions areexempt from the hiring freeze asper the Secretary of the Navy(Manpower & Reserve Affairs)guidance issued Jan. 28.Announcements for exempt posi-tions will be advertised as nor-mal on this page.
Please contact us at 081-568-5409 forany questions. The Human ResourcesOffice is located in the Admin I buildingat Capodichino, first floor. The cus-tomer service hours are Mondaythrough Friday, from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Applications are accepted at theSecurity Pass and ID Office atCapodichino, OR at the HRO, locatedin Admin 1, Capodichino, OR by mail-ing to: HRO, PSC 817 Box 29, FPO AE09622, OR at Fleet and Family ServiceCenter (FFSC) located on the TLA firstfloor, at Support Site. HRO mustreceive mailed applications by closingdate of the vacancy announcement.
PLEASE NOTE: Customer serviceoperation hours for the followingHRO services are Monday,Wednesday and Friday from 9 a.m.to 11 a.m. and from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.:• ID/CAC CARDS (DD1172-2)• Requests for an Official Passport
(DD1056)• Logistical Support Letters• Work Certificates
NOTICE: The Department of theNavy announced a hiring freezeeffective Jan. 14. Effective immedi-ately, all appropriated funds, U.S.and local national vacancyannouncements will be placed onhold until further notice.
reminder, 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 same day.The next "Meet & Greet" is from 8-9 a.m. Sept. 9.
NON-APPROPRIATED FUND(NAF) POSITIONS
Fleet & Family Readiness NAFLocal Naples job announcementswithin CNREURAFSWA may beviewed at: www.cnic.navy.mil/Naples/FleetAndFamilyReadiness/AboutFleetAndFamilyReadiness/Jobs/index.htm
The necessary application forms arealso available online. For any ques-tions you have, you may reach us at081-568-5612/4164.
NSA NAPLES U.S. POSITIONS, MWR OPENCONTINUOUS POSITIONS
Child and Youth ProgramsAssistant, CY-1702-I/II, ANN# 13-071, (Multiple Positions). Regularfull time/ part-time/ flexible. ChildDevelopment Centers, School AgeCare, Youth Programs, Capodi -chino/Support Site. Provides ap -propriate developmental care andinstruction for children and youthranging in age from 6 weeks to 18years in a Child and Youth Pro -gram setting Performs routine,day-to-day care of infants and chil-dren ranging from 6 weeks to 5years old. Assembles or gathersmaterials and equipment neces-sary to execute School Age Care forchildren ranging from 6 years oldto 9 years old, School Age CarePre-Teen for children ranging from10 years old to 12 years old, andTeen Center Program for childrenranging from 13 years old to 18years old. Receives and releaseschildren to/from authorized par-ents, guardian.Recreation Aid, NF-0189-01,ANN#12-002, flexible, Auto/SkillsCenter, Support Site. Providesinformation concerning facility,operation and regulations. En -sures adherence to regulations andsafety procedures.Recreation Aid, NF-0189-01,ANN#12-042, flexible, Golf Cour -se, Carney Park. Collects greenfees (monthly and daily), lockerfees and fees for electric cartrentals. Employee will act asstarter when needed on weekdaysand assist when needed as cashier. Recreation Aid, NF-0189-01,ANN#12-044, flexible, NOR Cent -er, Carney Park. Provides andmaintain recreation and athleticequipment issue.Recreation Aid, NF-0189-01,ANN#12-155, flexible, Liberty Div -ision, Capodichino. Helps the cus-tomers in the recreation centerwith recreational events.Recreation Aid, NF-0189-01(Theater Concessionaire) ANN#13-015, flexible, Reel Time TheaterII, Support Site. This positiontransacts the sale of refreshmentsat the theater snack bar.Recreation Aid, NF-0189-01,ANN#13-035, flexible FitnessBranch, Capodichino/Support Site.Performs maintenance on varioustypes of recreation and athleticequipment to ensure that allequipment is in good condition andsafe for patron use. Recreation Aid, NF-0189-01ANN#13-128, flexible part time,Bowling Center, Support Site.Provides oversight of activities andnecessary services to authorizedpatrons.Recreation Aid (IntramuralSports), NF-0189-01, ANN#13-140, flexible, Fitness Branch,Capo/Support Site. Assists theSport Coordinator to plan the fit-ness activities.Food Service Worker, NA-7408-04, ANN#13-126 flexible part time,Bowling Center, Support Site.Performs a variety of tasks such asgrilling or frying pancakes, ham-burgers, hot dogs, bacon, eggs,
OPEN CONTINUOUSANNOUNCEMENT
Educational Aid (CDC/CYP),GS-1702-02 KPP 03 KPP 04,ANN#EUR13-537395-AG, (Mul -tiple Positions), Full Time Per manent. Next Cut Off-Date:Sept. 13.
CLOSING DATE: SEPT. 19Physical Security Specialist,GS-0080-09 KPP 11 or GS-0080-11,ANN#EUR13-667088-EG, FullTime Permanent.Telecommunications Specia -list, GS-0391-12, ANN#EUR13-670763-EG, Full Time Permanent.Accounting Officer, GS-0510-14,ANN#EUR13-667441-EG, FullTime Permanent.Accountant, GS-0510-13, ANN#EUR13-667297-EG, Full TimePermanent.Supervisory Global Force Man -agement Fleet Specialist, GS-0301-14, ANN#EUR13-668168-EG, Full Time Permanent.
LOCAL NATIONALS (LN)POSITIONS
NO VACANCIES
If you have any questions, contactthe front desk at 081-568-5409. Youwill be contacted within 24 hours,so please be sure to provide yourcontact information. Thank youand we appreciate your input,whether negative or positive so thatwe can find ways to improve theHRO services or continue to pro-vide excellent service. As a
en Until Filled Pay Rate: $9.00-$12.00. Res -ponsible for supervising a group ofassociates that sell general mer-chandise to customers exercisingprofessional selling techniques.Ann#130002F2 Customer Serv -ice Clerk/CS/NF-02/Flex- OpenUntil Filled. Pay Rate: $8.50-$10.00. Performs a variety of cus-tomer service duties including spe-cial orders, foreign currencyexchange, Western Union, mer-chandise returns, etc.Ann#130001T2 Security Guard/52/NF-01/Flex. Open Until Filled.Pay Rate: $9.00-$11.00. Ensuresenforcement of security measures;conducts inspections; preparesreports concerning security relatedincidents, etc. Ann#130002OR LP/Safety Inv -estigator Asst. (Trainee)/52/NF-02/RFT - Open Until Filled. PayRate: $10.00-$12.00. Responsiblefor the protection of Navy Ex -change assets through investiga-tive strategies and the auditing ofcontrols designed to prevent andminimize loss potential. Utilizesvarious surveillance techniques.Ann#1300023Z Cashier Chec -ker/CC/NF-01/Flex- Open UntilFilled. Pay Rate: $8.00-$9.50.Associates are engaged in the oper-ation of cash registers to recordsales in retail checkout areas. Ann#13000240 Sales Clerk/HL/NF-01/Flex- Open Until Filled.Pay Rate: $8.00-$9.50. Responsiblefor selling general merchandise tocustomers and ensuring merchan-dise is properly stocked and dis-played for the Electronics, House -wares, Domestics, Furniture, andGifts departments.Ann#1300023U Sales Clerk/CL/NF-01/FPT- Open Until Filled.Pay Rate: $8.00-$9.50. Responsiblefor selling general merchandise tocustomers and ensuring merchan-dise is properly stocked and dis-played for the Cosmetics, Health &Personal Care, Sporting Goods,Garden, Christmas Shop, Pets,and Cough and Cold departments.Ann#13000241 Sales Clerk/SL/NF-01/FPT- Open Until Filled. PayRate: $8.00-$9.50. Responsible forselling general merchandise tocustomers and ensuring merchan-dise is properly stocked and dis-played for the Jewelry, Mens,Ladies, Shoes, Cosmetics, Hand -bags, and Children’s departments.
EARTH & VINE WINE SHOPAnn#120002QJ Sales Clerk/
PS/NF-01/Flex- Open Until Filled.Pay Rate: $8.00-$9.50Job Summary: Responsible forselling general merchandise tocustomers and ensuring merchan-dise is properly stocked and avail-able.
CAPODICHINO NEX MARTAnn#130001NR Sales Clerk/MM/NF-01/Flex- Open Until Fil -led. Pay Rate: $8.00-$9.50. Res -ponsible for selling general mer-chandise to customers and ensur-ing merchandise is properlystocked and available.
GRICIGNANO MINI MARTAnn#12000343 Sales Clerk/MM/NF-01/Flex. Open until filled.Pay Rate: $8.00-$9.50. Responsiblefor selling general merchandise tocustomers and ensuring merchan-dise is properly stocked and avail-able.
ROME EMBASSY MINI MARTAnn#1300024L Sales Clerk/MM/NF-01/Flex- Open Until Fil -led. Pay Rate: $8.00-$9.50. JobSummary: Responsible for sellinggeneral merchandise to customersand ensuring merchandise is prop-erly stocked and available.
DISTRICT ACQUISITIONSAnn#130001SH Assistant Cont -ract Specialist/22/NF-03/RFT-Open Until FilledAnnual Pay Rate: $26,786 -$34,079. Assists higher levelContracts Specialist in contractingfunctions including solicitation,preparation of proposals and pur-chase orders; collects, summarizes,analyzes and evaluates data underminimal supervision. Candidatesmust be proficient in MS Officeand display excellent English ver-bal and written communicationskills. *No moving expenses orhousing allowances authorized.
CENTRAL TEXAS COLLEGECounselor Aide Substitute.Part-time position. Pay Rate:$10.00. Provide enrollment servic-es, issue and process TA forms,conduct educational briefings,assist in documenting experiencefor credit evaluation, assist in con-ducting needs assessment, assistin obtaining financial aid, updaterecords, and provide general edu-cation information to customers.Apply to Jennifer McNeese atDSN: 634-8923 or [email protected].
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CNREURAFSWA NAF U.SPOSITION
CYP Operation Clerk, NF-0303-02, ANN#13-065,(Multiple Posit -ions) regular full time/part time &flexible, Fleet and Family Read -iness Program, CYP Division,Naples. The purpose of this Childand Youth Program OperationsClerk is to serve as a contact pointfor information and perform cleri-cal and administrative tasks insupport of the CYP, which includesChild Development Centers(CDCs), Child Development Ho -mes (CDH), School Age Care(SAC) programs, Youth program(YP). Open Until Filled.CYP Leader, CY-1702-II, ANN#13-124, (Multiple Positions) regu-lar full time (Eligible for PostAllowance) Fleet and FamilyRead iness Program, CYP Div ision,Naples. The purpose of the CYPLeader 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 guidance,assistance, and mentoring for theCY Program Assistants. Closingdate: Sept. 6.
NEX EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
Gricignano, Building 2091-BCall 081-813-5253/5254
Hours: Monday throughFriday 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
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U.S. NAF POSITIONS AVAILABLE
GRICIGNANO MAIN STOREAnn#130002NC SupervisorySales Clerk/CL/NF-02/RFT- Op -
