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Sig's the Season: Celebrating the Holidays
Naval Air Station (NAS) Sigonella community members meet Santa Claus during holiday festivities on NAS I, Dec. 7. (U.S. Navy photo by MC2 Brian Glunt/Released) by mc2 brian glunt NPASE - East Detachment Sigonella
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ommunity and service members and their families at Naval Air Station (NAS) Sigonella enjoyed holiday festivities during the annual Tree Lighting ceremony, sponsored by Embry-Riddle, Dec. 7, and the Winter Wonderland event, sponsored by Child and Youth Programs and Morale, Welfare and Recreation (MWR) at the Midtown Complex, Dec. 8. Acting as masters of ceremonies, NAS Sigonella’s Commanding Officer Capt. Chris Dennis was joined by MC2 Brian Glunt, Sig’ Citizen Design and Logo Contest winner who served as commanding officer of the day to kick off the festivities with the tree lighting ceremony. Students from the Department of Defense Dependents (DoDDS) Sigonella Elementary School began the cere-
mony by singing a full set of carols, in English and Italian. “Many of us are not able to be home for the holidays. Sometimes it’s hard for us to get excited for the holidays because we’re not with all of our family members,” said Marijo Gaudette, NAS Sigonella MWR community activities director. “I just think it’s nice to come together as a community and be reminded of what the holidays are all about.” To get students in the spirit of the holidays, the elementary school also hosted an essay and art contest. Students wrote and constructed art about their favorite holiday tradition that they share with their family. More than 45 students participated in the contest, in which four winners were announced. Three of the winners were able to attend the event,
showing their artwork and reading their essays aloud for the crowd of Sigonella’s citizens. Each of the winners was presented with a $25 gift certificate to the Navy Exchange. Also, they joined the commanding officer of the day in illuminating the installation’s Christmas tree in front of the Midtown Complex. The students’ essays will also be available for viewing throughout the holidays in NAS Sigonella’s Navy Exchange and food court. Music was literally in the air when members of the U.S. Naval Forces Europe Brass Quintet played holiday music from the Midtown Complex balcony near the end of the tree lighting ceremony. The outdoor event concluded with a flurry of snow and special appearance by Mr. and Mrs. Santa Claus. Continued on Page 8.
QUOTE OF THE WEEK: “It always seems impossible until it’s done.” – Nelson Mandela
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THE SIGNATURE U.S. NAVAL AIR STATION SIGONELLA Commanding Officer Capt. Chris Dennis Executive Officer Cmdr. Eric Vosler Command Master Chief CMDCM David Graham
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Swordfish Bring Home 17 AFN Sigonella Launches 360 Internet Radio EFSL Long Distance Medals
Command Master Chief Buongiorno Sigonella, Christmas is here again! I can't believe 2013 is almost over. As we enjoy the holiday season and do last minute shopping, remember to take time and enjoy being with friends, family and shipmates. All too often we are away from home and missing out on life while deployed or serving overseas, so take time and create some long-lasting memories. If you're going to stay in Europe, take this holiday leave period to explore somewhere new. Be a shipmate and take some friends along and make sure no one is left out this holiday season. Tonight, another holiday event is taking place for those who are sticking around Sigonella. The Harlem Globetrot-
ters are performing at the Sigonella Middle/High School gymnasium. MWR and ITT are also offering trips around the local area and an extended trip to Rome for Christmas. You can see their trips, tours and more at www.sigmwr.com. We are in the middle of the Mediterranean, so make sure you get out of the triangle, go to ITT and visit some of the other cultures around us. Just because it's the holidays, doesn't mean you can go crazy and spend your entire paycheck on gifts. Here are some tips from financial guru Dave Ramsey: 1.Remember Christmas is in December every year, don't let it sneak up on you. Start planning in February by putting a little bit aside each month to cover the cost of gifts.
2. Make a list of everyone you are buying a gift for and put a dollar amount by every name. Total it at the bottom. This is your Christmas budget. The people in the mall have a plan to get your money. Get a game plan for your shopping so you can keep some money. There is no excuse for financing Christmas. 3. Pay cash put the total from your budget in an envelope and when the cash is gone, stop spending. This will help keep you on budget because if you overspend on Aunt Sue, Uncle Harry won't get a gift. 4. Sixty-nine percent of Americans bought a gift for themselves last year. DON'T BUY YOURSELF A GIFT! This is the season to give not to receive from yourself. If keeping a tight budget
isn't your strong suit, talk to your command financial specialist, the Fleet and Family Support Center or even the NMCRS to be prepared this holiday season. I hope you enjoyed the NASSIG Holiday Party last night. All the different departments came together to make one heck of a party. Stay Safe, Hooyah Sigonella!
DRIVE SAFELY, SIGONELLA
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CJ Davis, 8, is a new EFSL record holder for the 400 Meter Freestyle long distance race. (Photo by Tom Perkins) By Chelsea Garcia Swordfish Head Coach
The Sigonella Swordfish traveled to Antwerp, Belgium to participate in the European Forces Swim League (EFSL) Long Distance Swimming Championships, Nov. 23 and 24. In addition to indulging in mussels, waffles, frites and chocolate, they came home with many shiny souvenirs. Out of the 225 swimmers in Antwerp, the Swordfish sent 13 participants. They proudly represented Sigonella bringing home 17 medals from the competition. The EFSL awards swimming medals to the top six finishers in each swim. CJ Davis (8) 400M Freestyle 1st place; Bailey Wilson (10) 400M Free 5th place; Lauren McClintock (11) 1500M Free 2nd place, 800M Free 3rd place, 400M Individual Medley 6th place; Ethan Naaktgeboren (11) 800M Free 3rd place, 400M IM 3rd place, 1500M Free 4th place; Mia Naaktgeboren (12) 400M IM 4th place, 1500M Free 5th place, 800 Free 6th place; Hannah Davis (12) 1500M Free 3rd place, 800M Free 4th place; Mary Kate Jones (15) 800M Free 2nd place, 400M IM 3rd place; Tommy McManus (16) 800M Free 3rd place, 1500M Free 3rd place. Although Antwerp is known for its "Diamond Quarter" (Diamantkwartier), the Swordfish were just as happy bringing home heavy metal from the great city. One Swordfish in particular accomplished a major swimming goal during long distance weekend. CJ Davis broke the 400M Freestyle record. The previous record set in 2012 was 7:29. CJ broke the record by 41 seconds as he completed his race in 6:48. This small, but mighty Swordfish team proudly represented Sigonella during the EFSL weekend. Way to go, Swordfish!
Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Jeremy Freehling (right) interviews Sarah Conlan (left), Naval Air Station (NAS) Sigonella Fleet and Family Support Center representative, during the live American Forces Network's 360 launch party in the atrium of the installation's Midtown Complex, Dec. 3. NAS Sigonella provides logistical support for Commander, U.S. 5th and 6th Fleets and NATO forces in the Mediterranean area. (U.S. Navy photo by MC2 Brian T. Glunt/Released) by mc2 brian T. glunt NPASE - East Detachment Sigonella
American Forces Network (AFN) Sigonella hosted a launch party for the commencement of the AFN 360 Internet Radio in the atrium of Naval Air Station (NAS) Sigonella’s Midtown Complex, Dec. 3. Representatives from NAS Sigonella’s Fire and Emergency Services, Fleet and Family Support Center, Health Promotions, In Gear Career, Medusa’s Minions roller derby team, Morale, Welfare and Recreation department, Navy College Offices, NavyMarine Corps Relief Society, Red Cross, Sigonella Animal Welfare Society and musicians from the Chapel Religious Ministries joined AFN Sigonella during the live broadcast launch party. According to a press release from AFN Europe, AFN 360 Internet Radio offers eight streaming radio channels that provide a local station along with seven additional streams of news, sports talk, political talk, and popular music including adult contemporary, classic rock, country, and urban hits. “Streaming radio globally is a first for us,” said David Gebhardt, Director of the AFN Broadcast Center. “AFN Europe has been testing it regionally for over a year and now we’re offering it to the world.” The free mobile application offers AFN Sigonella’s
Eagle, 105.9FM, listeners the opportunity to check the news, TV scheduling, weather, exchange rates, fuel prices, traffic, travel videos, radio frequencies, FAQs and streaming live 24/7 anywhere with a Wi-Fi connection with their iPhone or Android smartphones. The mobile app is available for download via the Apple App Store or Google Play. On a personal computer, clicking the AFN 360 logo located at www.afneurope.net, listeners may choose any of the stations in Europe or one of six talk and music choices from the AFN Broadcast Center in California. There are also links available on AFN Sigonella’s Facebook page: www.facebook. com/afnsigonella. “Two things sparked us to introduce streaming radio,” said Keith Fenske, AFN Europe Chief of Web Operations and creator of AFN 360 Internet Radio. “First, we realized we needed to tap into that audience who uses their computers and mobile devices to be entertained and informed. And second, we’ve always had trouble reaching our audience during drive time, whether because of radio frequency issues or signal strength. AFN 360 Internet Radio is the perfect solution.”
SAWS Helps Animals Find Forever Homes For Holidays
NASSIG WORSHIP SERVICES ROMAN CATHOLIC Sunday ■ 8:30 a.m. Catholic Mass (NAS I Chapel) ■ 11:30 a.m. Catholic Mass (NAS II Chapel) TUE - FRI ■ 11:30 a.m. Catholic Mass (NAS II Chapel) Sacraments of Reconciliation/Penance precede each Mass PROTESTANT NAS I Chapel Saturday ■ 6:30 p.m. Contemporary Worship Services Sunday ■ 10:30 a.m. Traditional Worship
LATTER-DAY SAINTS Sunday at 3 p.m. (NAS I Chapel) Contact: sigonellalds@gmail.com or 624-9049 CHURCH OF CHRIST LAY SERVICE Noon Bible Study (NAS 1) 12:30 p.m. Worship Service Please contact the Religious Ministries Department for information ■ AA Meetings: Monday at 5:30 p.m. (NAS I Chapel) second deck; Thursday at 7 p.m. (NAS II Chapel)
OTHER SERVICES/ACTIVITIES Chapel Offices: NAS I 095-56-3975, NAS II 095-86-9049, DSN: 624-3975, CHAPLAIN DUTY: 335-831-4493 RP DUTY: 335-786-1950
The Sigonella Animal Welfare Society (SAWS) was at MWR's Winter Wonderland event, Dec. 7, providing information about SAWS. Freckles, one of the many animals up for adoption in the program attended the event as well. He is nearly a one year old pup. Found in Marinai severely malnourished and sickly, Freckles has fully recovered and is ready to go to a new home. He is very friendly and would make a great dog for a family. To learn more or see the photos of pets up for adoption, visit www.facebook.com/Sigonella. Animals or visit their new website at http://sawsanimals.wix.com/saws. (Photo courtesy of SAWS)
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NASSIG Service Members Work With Local High School to Clean Landmark in Paterno
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U.S. service members stationed and deployed to Naval Air Station Sigonella joined forces with Casse Sicilia, Catania High School, and the local organization No Regrets, to participate in a community relations (COMREL) effort, to remove trash from the historical landmark, Castello Normanno, in Paterno, Sicily. (Photo by OS3 Derein Perry)
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by OS3 Derein Perry MTOC-5, NAS JAX, TAD to CTF-67 TOC Sigonella
U.S. service members stationed and deployed to Naval Air Station (NAS) Sigonella joined forces with Casse Sicilia, Catania High School, and the local organization No Regrets, to participate in a community relations (COMREL) effort to remove trash from the historical landmark, Castello Normanno, in the town of Paterno, Sicily, Dec. 6. The COMREL was spearheaded by the NAS Sigonella Public Affairs Office and local nationals in an effort to clean and beautify local points of interest around Sicily. The event was welcomed by the mayor of Paterno, who also provided volunteers with the necessary tools and supplies to complete the project. Service members from NAS Sigonella's Commander’s Task Force Six-Seven Tactical Operations Center (CTF67 TOC) Sigonella, Mobile Tactical Operations Center Five (MTOC-5) of Jacksonville, FL., and Fire and Emergency Services participated in the COMREL that proved to be a success at not only beautifying the area around Castello Normanno, but also strengthening the relationship between service members and local communities. “I love to help out in Italy every chance I get to try to better the place I will call home for the next three years,” said PO2 Tony Malone of Fire and Emergency Services. With gloves and trash bags in hand, music in the air and the goal of making a difference, volunteers
were able to collect more than 30 bags of trash in less than five hours. Although the job entailed cleaning litter out of bushes, cacti, and other tasks that many may see as disgusting, students, Sailors and local volunteers made the best out of a dirty situation and enjoyed hours filled with laughter while relishing in the company of others working together for the greater good. "We are happy to be here and for the opportunity for us to be together to make our contribution,” said Alessandro Russo, a student at Cantania High School. Real bonds, friendships and life-long memories were made, and as expected, most were sealed with Facebook friend requests and promises to reunite at some point in the future. This volunteer day was only one of many and hopefully more to come as time goes on; and with the hopes of continuing a joint effort between service members and local organizations to strive to provide a lasting relationship and a better Sicily for all to share. NAS Sigonella Public Affairs Office has been partnering with local communities and organizations for more than 50 years since its establishment in 1959 and completes more than 100 COMRELS a year, making it one of the most active COMREL organizations in the European area of responsibility.
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DECEMBER 13, 2013 Yet another tale says pandoro was first prepared in Venice in the 16th century, when this maritime republic was wealthy and powerful. Chronicles of the time tell that pandoro was presented at the tables of the Venetian aristocrats all covered with gold leaves. According to other historians, pandoro was baked for the first time by Austrian Empire’s pastry chefs of the Royal House of Vienna, who named it "The Bread of Vienna.” Today, pandoro is enriched with fruit cream filling and frosting such as lemon or orange and chocolate. Torrone or nougat is made with sugar, honey, egg whites, almonds and hazelnuts. It was first prepared for the wedding banquet of Bianca Maria Visconti and the duke of Milan, Francesco Sforza that took place in Cremona in 1441. The chefs shaped the torrone as the 13th century tower, which still flanks Cremona’s cathedral, because it was included in bride’s dowry. The tower was named torrione (big tower), so the dessert was given the name torrone. Historic sources say the guests of the wedding banquet, who came from every part of Italy and Europe, were so impressed by the savory taste of torrone that they praised its delicacy as they went back home earning the torrone a worldwide reputation.
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Pandoro is one of the most popular Italian Christmas sweets that is baked in a tall, ridged and star-shaped pan. The name Pandoro, which means ‘golden bread, comes from its pleasing yellow color. (Photo by http:// lacasadellamamma.unadonna.it)
The Saint Lucia festival in Belpasso is one of the most fascinating religious celebrations in Sicily. (Photo by Gianni De Luca)
Belpasso Celebrates Santa Lucia Make sure you mark this one on your calendar! The Saint Lucia festival in Belpasso is one of the most fascinating religious celebrations which reflect the very essence of the ever colorful and vibrant traditions of the Sicilian people. Just like it happens in Siracusa, on Dec. 13, the community of Belpasso will pay tribute to Santa Lucia (Saint Lucy) its beloved patron saint. As usual, this vivid religious festival will showcase processions, entertainment, fireworks and traditional food. On the festival’s eve (Dec. 12), the local city band performs at 9 a.m. in the historic center. In the evening at 6 p.m., the solemn procession of the holy relics in performed along via Roma. Later in the evening, ancient chants (Cantata di Santa Lucia) are sung in piazza Duomo at 9 p.m.accompanied by the bands. The centerpiece of this evening is undoubtedly the spectacular unveiling of the amazing 50-foot tall Baroque-styled Carri (mechanized floats) featuring scenes telling of the life of Santa Lucia. They will be on display in the historic center starting at 8:30 p.m. Local mastri (craftsmen) began building these mesmerizing floats in the 19th century to express their devotion to the saint.
On the actual festival’s day, Dec.13, celebrations begin at 11 a.m. at the main church with a procession during which the 18th century silver statue depicting Saint Lucia and her relics tour the historic center. Thirty-minute fireworks are performed while devotees, dressed in a white tunic named Cappa accompany the holy carriage. After the fireworks, religious chants are performed in piazza Duomo. In the afternoon at 3:30 p.m., the morning religious procession is repeated throughout the town. About one hour later, some devotees perform the spectacular Corsa della vara (running while carrying the Santa Lucia statue up to a slope) in via Terza Retta di Levante. On Dec. 14, after the solemn Holy Mass celebrated by the Catania Archbishop at 10:15 a.m., a low-key procession is held in the historic center at 6 p.m. and it is opened by a repetition of the Corsa della vara. In the evening, starting at 10 p.m. fireworks and music shows are performed. For more information and detailed schedule visit http://www.comune.belpasso.ct.it/.
Italian Christmas Treats If you want to satisfy your sweet tooth and live Italian Christmas traditions to the fullest, make sure you taste the most popular Italian and Sicilian Christmas sweets. Buccellato (from the Latin word buccellatum that means bread in morsels) or cucciddatu (as it is called in Sicilian), is among the most popular cakes that are prepared during this holiday season. It is a short crust ring shaped cake filled with dried fruits, orange peels, plain chocolate, honey and spices and sprinkled with pistachio. Buccellato also includes a mignon version called buccellatino that is sprinkled with sugar and covered with a white frosting. Other traditional cakes include mustazzoli (sweets made from majorca flour and filled with cooked wine mixed with almonds, pine-seeds and nuts), ravioli (fritters filled with sweetened ricotta) and crispelle (rice fritters covered with honey). Other traditional Sicilian sweets include cedrata and aranciata, two mouthwatering specialties made with orange or cedar peel cooked with honey, vanilla and cinnamon. Besides the traditional buccellato, the classic Italian Christmas cakes such as panettone, pandoro and torrone are also very popular in Sicily. As many stories say, the panettone was first prepared in Milan in the 15th century at the bakery of Tony, a grumpy man who used to boss both his workers and his beautiful daughter Adalgisa. Because Tony had such a bad temper, Ughetto, one of his assistants, was afraid to ask him the permission to marry his daughter with whom he was in love. Thus, he decided to impress Tony by baking a special cake. Ughetto worked round the clock until he created special bread containing flour, sugar, candied fruits and raisins. Soon this cake became very popular and Tony made a lot of good bargains as everybody in Milan asked for "Pan di Tony” (Tony’s bread) which was later named as panettone. In the wake of this popularity, Tony decided to reward his employee by giving him permission to marry Adalgisa. Another tradition says that panettone was served for the first time at the table of Ludovico Sforza, called “The Moor,” the Duke of Milan (1494–99) during a lavish banquet as a replacement of a cake baked by the leading chef. Since that cake unfortunately wilted, Tony, a bold scullery boy, prepared another one by hastily mixing flour, eggs, butter, sugar and candied fruits to save the chef ’s reputation. As the fellow guests tasted this new cake, they found it delicious. Thus, the duke of Milan decided to name it after Tony. Today, in addition to the traditional candied fruits and raisin fillings, Panettone is enriched with chocolate drops, frosting, almonds and fruit creams. According to legend, pandoro, (bread of gold) was named so because of the delicate yellow color of the dough as eggs are also mixed with the other ingredients. It seems to be originated in Verona, an elegant Renaissance city located in the north of Italy that was also chosen as a setting by Shakespeare for his masterpiece “Romeo and Juliet.”
Learn these words in Italian! Christmas
English: Christmas Italian: Natale
English: Christmas carol Italian: canto di Natale
English: Santa Claus Italian: Babbo Natale
English: Christmas Eve Italian: Vigilia di Natale
English: Merry Christmas Italian: Buon Natale
English: Saint Stephen’s Day Italian: Festa di Santo Stefano
English: Christmas present Italian: regalo di Natale
English: Christmas card Italian: biglietto d’auguri
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H EADLINES Top 10 Christmas Markets 2013 in Italy (IM) – As Christmas approaches, Italian Magazine selects the top 10 Christmas markets in Italy which offer gift ideas, decorations, local handicrafts and – best of all – festive food and wine. Aosta, Aosta Valley: The Marché Vert Noël (Green Christmas Market) turns a little piece of the town into an alpine village. Among the gifts to buy are candles, Christmas decorations, handmade soaps, ceramics, wooden handicrafts and antique furniture, as well as clothing and accessories made from wool, felt, hemp and lace. Venue: Piazza Caveri Website: http:// www.lovevda.it. Trento, Trentino Alto Adige: The Trento Christmas market is one of the most famous in the region. You can buy traditional decorations and nativity scenes. A gourmet section is dedicated to local specialties such as treccia mochèna (plaited pastry cake), polenta brustolada (grilled polenta), and canederli (dumplings), as well as vin brulè (mulled wine) and parampampoli (hot toddies).Venue: Piazza Fiera Website: http://www.mercatinodinatale.tn.it. Bolzano, Trentino Alto Adige: For an Alpine Christmas, head to the mercantile town of Bolzano in northern Italy. Set against the backdrop of the Rosengarten Dolomites, the romantic arcaded streets and picturesque squares in the medieval town centre are festooned with brightly-lit garlands and pervaded by the aroma of roast chestnuts. The Christmas market offers traditional handcrafted items made of wood, glass and clay, as well as Christmas decorations and seasonal sweetmeats. Venue: Piazza Walther, Website: http://www.suedtirol.info/en/. Pordenone, Friuli-Venezia Giulia: The main square features a giant Christmas tree surrounded by traditional wooden huts. There are concerts, shows and games during the festivities. A nativity scene of life-size, hand-carved wooden statues will be on show in the loggia of the Palazzo Municipale. Venue: Piazza XX Settembre, Website: http://comune.pordenone.it/. Verona, Veneto: Each year Verona hosts the Nuremberg Christmas market in the central square. The German-style market has elegantly illuminated and decorated traditional wooden huts, selling regional foods, handicrafts and Christmas tree decorations. There you can taste specialties such as mulled wine, bratwurst, stollen fruit cake and lebkuchen biscuits that are similar to gingerbread. Venue: Piazza dei Signori, Website: http://www. nataleinpiazza.it/2012/. Cortina d’Ampezzo, Veneto: Lying in the shadow of the Tofane mountains, Cortina d’Ampezzo’s Christmas market brings lights, colour and a festive atmosphere to the main street. Artisans and local producers sell products including, candles, toys and handicrafts from small, wooden huts. To complete the atmosphere, you can taste mulled wine, roasted chestnuts and traditional sweets, and listen to performances of traditional Christmas songs. Venue: Corso Italia, website: http://www.dolomiti.it/en/. Milan, Lombardy: The Villaggio delle Meraviglie (Wonderland Village) Christmas market and other seasonal activities for adults and children take place in the Indro Montanelli Gardens in the city centre. There is a skating rink and performance artists put on shows throughout the festive season. Venue: Giardini Indro Montanelli, entrance via Corso Venezia, Website: http://www.tourism.milan.it/. Florence, Tuscany: The Mercato Tedesco di Natale (German Christmas Market) is inspired by the traditional market held in Heidelberg, Germany. It consists of approximately 55 wooden huts, where European operators sell delicacies, decorations, handicrafts and typical Christmas items from their home countries. For the first time, a monastery from Belarus will attend the event to sell its Christmas handicrafts. Venue: Piazza Santa Croce, Website: http:// www.firenzeturismo.it/en/. Rome, Lazio: Of the many Christmas markets in the Eternal City, the one at the Piazza Navona in the historic centre is the most famous. During the Christmas period, the square transforms into a bustling multi-coloured Christmas market, selling nativ-
ity scenes, decorations and sweets. A treat for young children, there are streets artists and acrobats. Venue: Piazza Navona, Website: http://www.turismoroma.it/. Naples, Campania: The narrow street of Via San Gregorio Armeno is famous all over the world for its handcrafted nativity figurines. Its shops and stalls are a must-see at Christmas time when it is buzzing with Neapolitans and tourists alike, all out to purchase figures made from wax, bronze, cork and clay. Figurines on sale encompass the traditional and the contemporary, and in recent years have included those of famous people such as Mother Teresa of Calcutta, Diana, Princess of Wales, and even the fashion designer Gianni Versace. Venue: Via San Gregorio Armeno, Website: http://www.inaples.it/eng/home.asp.
Italian Farmers Hold Pigs Protest Against Imports (TL) Rome - Italian farmers brought pigs to parliament last Thursday in an unusual Christmas season protest against foreign food imports used to make classic Italian products such as pasta, mozzarella cheese and prosciutto ham. Farmers also set up a picket at a border point in the Alps, inspecting incoming trucks carrying a variety of foodstuffs like Lithuanian pork, German mozzarella and Austrian wheat that are eventually sold as Italian. In a campaign entitled The Battle for Christmas: Choose Italy, the farmers' union Coldiretti said that around 33 percent of food products sold in Italy and exported abroad are made using foreign imports. "Our farms are collapsing!" said Augusto Musardo, 23, a wheat and olive farmer from Lecce in southern Italy, among hundreds protesting outside parliament in Rome next to a banner reading "Stop the Swindles". "The government should introduce more transparent labelling and block these foreign imports," he said. Coldiretti said two out of three hams sold as "Made in Italy" were in fact produced with non-Italian pork, accusing the country's biggest prosciutto maker Parmacotto of tripling pork imports over the past year. But the company immediately denied the charges, with a spokesperson saying it had not increased imports "by a single kilo" and adding: "Parmacotto uses raw material bought in Italy for 100 percent of its needs." Coldiretti has also said a third of Italian pasta is made with wheat from abroad, half of classic Italian mozzarella is made with foreign milk and rennet and half the olive oil in Italy is made with foreign olives. Hams and cheeses were strung up at the protest in a symbolic hanging and a litter of piglets was set up outside parliament a banner said that for every 1,500 foreign hams imported, one farmer's job was lost. Agriculture Minister Nunzia De Girolamo supported the protesters saying that the defence of genuine Italian products could be "a way out of the crisis" and accusing "speculators of tricking consumers". But the Italian employers' union Confindustria accused Coldiretti of following "a protectionist logic" and said the minister's words were "disconcerting", defending the principle of free movement of goods inside the European Union at the centre of the dispute. Coldiretti said that 140,000 farms have shut down and 36,000 farmers have lost their jobs since 2007. "Eight thousand of those jobs were in the pig farming sector alone - the equivalent of a large industrial firm. A country in crisis like ours cannot afford it," Coldiretti head Roberto Moncalvo said at the protest. Stefano Bellucci, a councillor from Guardea in central Italy, said pork imports from other parts of the European Union had hit his small town particularly hard. "These imports are out of control. The effect has been violent for us," said Bellucci, 35, wearing the Italian flag band across his chest used by local officials. He said Italians preparing their Christmas banquets should "avoid big names and buy from small farms"."The labelling is misleading. It's 'Made in Italy' but only relatively speaking," he said.
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“I have been checking my list and checking it again only to find that there are so many good children here in Sigonella,” said Santa Claus. “I want to wish all the service members and their families, especially the children, a very safe and merry Christmas and a happy New Year. Ho. Ho. Ho!” The Winter Wonderland event followed at 10 a.m. the next day, when families had the chance to have their picture taken with Santa and one of his elves while arts and crafts were available to be made by the attendees. Child and Youth Programs offered a booth where children could make and decorate their own sugar cookies and the American Red Cross gave children the opportunity to write letters to forward deployed service members, wishing them a happy holiday. The NAS Sigonella Library was also in attendance, checking out Christmas books to the wonderland patrons. Sigonella’s Animal Welfare Society also joined the festivities offering pet adoption information. During the merriment, children were able to
play in two inflatable bouncy houses and a pit of cotton snowballs that were supplied for the event. The wonderland’s mood was set once more with music, as the members of the U.S. Naval Forces Europe Brass Quintet again provided their musical talents, playing instrumental classic holiday favorites. At noon, families were offered a free screening of the movie Polar Express at the Midtown Theater. Children attending the Winter Wonderland also had the chance to spend hours bowling in the SpareTime Bowling Center. Among all the revelry, community members and home businesses had the opportunity to sell their homemade baked goods and crafts at their booths in the Midtown atrium. "We are so glad Sigonellans enjoyed the event. NAS Sigonella’s Child and Youth Programs and MWR department would also like to extend a very special thank you to the Marines of Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron (VMGRS) 234 for the construction and tear down of the Winter Wonderland festivities," said Gaudette. "Happy Holidays to everyone!"
When presents fill the trees and the smell of cookies (for Santa) swarm the air, I know it's Christmas time. My family has millions of Christmas traditions, but my favorite has to do with presents, of course. Every Christmas Eve, each member of my family picks out the one present they want to open first. Usually my mom picks the gift my brother and I get to open. It will most likely be clothes, but they're nice, for the most part. Last year, she gave us our Christmas pajamas so that we would wake up with them on. I got 1D pajamas and my brother got guitar pajamas. They were really nice and awesome. I can understand why she picks out the presents though. She doesn't want to ruin Christmas for us! If you open all your presents, or the best one the night before Christmas, it ruins Christmas for you. That's why our tradition can be good and bad. I love it though, because I know you can agree that waiting for the morning is just way too hard. I don't know about you, but I can never sleep the night before Christmas. I just sit there wide awake thinking about the looks on my family's faces when they open their presents, and when I open mine. I especially can't wait to see my brother's face when he gets to see what I got him. It's awesome, and if he opened it the night before, it would ruin the experience. I love our present tradition, but everything needs rules. This is my Christmas tradition! What is yours? Essay winner 6-8 grade category
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My Favorite Holiday Tradition Is Traveling With My Family! Isaac Tovar, 4th grade It is our tradition that my family takes a big trip around the holidays. My family has been to many different places like Tuscany and Naples for Thanksgiving. For Christmas, we have gone to places like Rome, Thailand, New York City and San Antonio, Texas. We visited Paris during the Easter holiday and also spent my sister's birthday there! On the Fourth of July, we traveled to Malta, and last year, we went on a Baltic cruise. The reason we go on a lot of trips is because my family has been living overseas for eight years now! What makes traveling my favorite holiday tradition is that I get to see things I wouldn't see every day. Sometimes we get to see more places when we visit one place, like when we went on a cruise. We visited places like London, Finland, Germany, Russia, Denmark, Estonia and Amsterdam. When we went to Tuscany, we saw places like Florence, San Gimignano, Pisa, Siena and Venice. We take ferries, planes or boats when we travel. Sometimes, funny things happen hat make our trip have more memoires, like when my brother dropped his shoe in the Seine River in Paris, or when I almost threw up in front of the Berlin Wall in Germany. Another memory we have is when my sister puked in the car when we were driving on the Almafi Coast in Naples. I am still a child and it's more exciting to me to see cool places. I love traveling with my family because we are amazed at all the places, but most importantly we have fun together every holiday! Essay winner 3-5 grade category
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Mia Goodwin, 2nd Grade
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2013 Military Mail Holiday Mailing Dates by LTJG Kristin Lein NAVSUP Fleet Logistics Center Sigonella One of the challenges of living OCONUS is that you simply cannot give last minute holiday gifts. To help you prepare for winter holidays, the United States Postal Service and Military Postal Service Agency published recommended mail-by dates for best chance delivery prior to Dec. 25. Pass this information to your friends and families stateside and place your online and mail-order gift deliveries early so that your holiday mail enters the mail stream by the recommended mailing dates.
by lynn soeby On Broadway! A Revue in 3 Acts Director
Are you into performing onstage? Is Broadway your thing? Do you like to sing and dance? Then, the 2014 production of On Broadway! A Revue in 3 Acts is for you! This year’s show will feature scenes and songs from three well-known musicals: Matilda, the Musical, Into the Woods and My Fair Lady. Matilda, the Musical is based on Roald Dahl’s children’s story. It tells the story of ten-year old Matilda and the students of her British boarding school. It will also feature adult actors playing the sweet and lovable teacher, Miss Honey and the vile, nasty headmistress, “Miss” Trunchbull. Into the Woods weaves four famous fairytales, Cinderella, Jack in the Bean Stalk, Little Red Riding Hood and Rapunzel into one story where all characters go “into the woods” in search of something and their paths intersect. It calls for a small ensemble cast with twelve solo roles (two are non-singing). All roles will be played by Sigonella Middle School and High School students. My Fair Lady is based on George Bernard Shaw’s play, Pygmalian. Lerner and Lowe brought the story to the Broadway stage as a Tony awardwinning musical starring Julie Andrews. The popular film version starred Audrey Hepburn and Rex Harrison. With a “rags to riches” theme, the story chronicles Eliza Doolittle, a Cockney flower
girl who takes speech lessons from Professor Henry Higgins, so that she may pass as a well-born lady. All roles in this segment of the revue will be played by HS students or adults. Curtain goes up March 7 and 8 in Knights Hall. Nine weeks of rehearsals are scheduled from Jan. 6 through opening night. The show is sponsored by Sigonella Middle/High School and is supported by fund raising, contributions by community groups and donations for tickets at the door. Last year’s Broadway Tonight showcased nearly one hundred talented Sigonellans onstage and many more behind the scenes. If performing isn’t your thing, there will be multiple opportunities to assist with backstage aspects of the production. Whether it’s building and painting scenery and props, designing and creating costumes and makeup, playing in the orchestra, or working with sound and lighting, there is plenty of backstage work for everyone. The success of this year’s show depends on enthusiastic and talented performers showing up to audition and join in the fun. To find out more about the production or to receive an audition packet, please contact me, the show’s director, Lynn Soeby at lynn.soeby@eu.dodea.edu. A production like this takes a whole community and we need you!
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Italian Nativity Scenes with ITT Italy is known for its Christmas Nativity scenes, and ITT is visiting some of Sicily’s best in December! The Nativities, or Presepe in Italian, depict the night Jesus was born. Traditionally, the baby Jesus is at the center lying in a manger, where he is surrounded and adored by his parents, shepherds, wise men, angels, a donkey and an ox. In Sicily, the scenes add different elements, often taking place in a miniature version of the village where it’s displayed. Sometimes there are celebrity cameo appearances in them such as Mother Theresa, Gandhi and the Pope, to name a few. Some have moving parts and others have living creatures. Some are enormous and can take up an entire room. Setting out to see some of these magnificent displays could be a fun holiday adventure for the whole family. The Nativity scene is a Christmas tradition that started in Italy and dates back to the 13th century. Saint Francis of Assisi is credited with creating the first Presepio. He travelled to the nearby village of Greccio in 1223 to lead the Christmas midnight mass. When he discovered that the local church was not big enough for the crowd he expected, St. Francis found a large cave near the town square and set up a pulpit inside. Behind it, he placed a manger and filled it with hay. He then tied a donkey and ox beside it and used that as a backdrop to his service. There were no shepherds, angels or wise men, not even a baby, but it set the mood and served its purpose. The holy family and other characters didn’t appear in the scene until the 1300s, when Italians began forming them out of marble, wood or terracotta. In Sicily, they began sculpting the figures out of materials like coral, ivory, bone, mother-of-pearl and alabaster. Today, these scenes are found in churches and city squares all over Italy. ITT is visiting three cities this month where you can see some of Sicily’s most well known Nativity scenes. Call ITT at 6244777 for more information on the trips:
Caltagirone Nativity Scene and Ceramics Shopping Sunday, Dec. 15 Depart: NAS II 9 a.m., Marinai 9:15 a.m., NAS I 9:30 a.m. Return: 4 p.m. Known worldwide for its ceramics, Caltagirone is also home to some of the largest model nativity scenes in Italy. View these popular artistic model Nativity scenes, and then hit the ceramic stores for some holiday shopping! Mineo Model Nativity Scenes & Lunch at Borgo Antico Sunday, Dec. 22 Depart: NAS II 8 a.m., Marinai 8:15 a.m., NAS I 8:30 a.m. Return: 3:30 p.m. Mineo, a small town located at the top of the Iblei Mountains, hosts multiple model Nativity scenes every year that are located along the narrow streets of the town. After a tour of the Nativity scenes, we will stop for lunch at the Borgo Antico Agriturismo, which is an organic farm located nearby Mineo. Live Nativity Scene in Grammichele Thursday, Dec. 26 Depart: NAS II 3 p.m., Marinai 3:15 p.m., NAS I 3:30 p.m. Return: 10:30 p.m. Celebrate Christmas like many of the Europeans; for them Christmas is not over until Jan. 6 which is when the three Kings went to see the new baby Jesus. So on Dec. 26, come see a live Nativity scene in the archeological park in the town of Grammichele! After many years, this archeological park has finally reopened and will be hosting a live nativity scene! Bring warm clothes, the night will be chilly, and we will be viewing the live Nativity scene outside.
Midtown Movie Theaters Schedule & Descriptions
Friday, Dec. 13 *Breakfast: Rolled Oats, Grilled Sausage Patties, Oven Fried Bacon, Asstd Omelets, Eggs to Order, Roasted Potatoes, Waffles, Pastries. *Lunch: New England Clam Chowder, Stuffed Baked Fish , Roast Pork, Mushroom Gravy, Rice Pilaf, Peas, Cauliflower, Cookies. *Speed line: Grilled Cheese/Hamburger, Baked Beans, French Fried Potatoes. *Dinner: Cream Of Mushroom Soup, Cantonese Spareribs, Pasta w/Fish Sauce, Rice Pilaf, Steamed Whole Corn, Lemon Cookies.
Tuesday, Dec. 17 *Breakfast: Farina, Oven Fried Bacon, Sausage Patties, Asstd Omelets, Eggs to Order, Hash Brown, French Toast, Biscuits and Gravy, Pastries. *Lunch: Egg Drop Soup, BBQ Spareribs, Savory Baked Chicken, Chicken Gravy, Hopping John, Corn on the Cob, Green Beans, Cake *Speed line: Pasta Chef. Dinner: Chicken Rice Soup, Meat Loaf w/Mushroom Gravy, Penne Amatriciana, Oven Brown Potatoes, Vegetable Stir Fry, Cake.
Saturday, Dec. 14 *Breakfast: Farina, Grilled Ham Slices, Grilled Bacon, Boiled Eggs, Syrup, Asstd Omelets, Eggs to Order, Roasted Potatoes, Buttermilk Pancakes. *Brunch: Breakfast Items, Beef Vegetable Soup, Syrup, Baked Chicken, Boiled Eggs, Fried Cabbage, Italian Roast Potatoes, Cookies. *Dinner: Onion Soup, Pizza, Spaghetti Alfredo, Baked Potatoes, Steamed Broccoli, Cookies.
Wednesday, Dec. 18 *Breakfast: Rolled Oats, Creamed Ground Beef, Oven Fried Bacon, Asstd Omelets, Eggs to Order, Roasted Potatoes, Pancakes. *Lunch: Manhattan Clam Chowder Soup, Roast Pork, Fish w/Tomato cherry, Oriental Rice, Cauliflowers, Tangy Spinach, Cookies. *Speed line: Grilled Cheese/Hamburger, Baked Beans, French Fried Potatoes. *Dinner: Minestrone Soup, Turkey Pot Pie, Spaghetti w/Meat Balls, Steamed Rice, Carrots Fresh, Cookies.
Sunday, Dec. 15 *Breakfast: Rolled Oats, Grilled Minute Steak, Oven Fried Bacon, French Toast, Boiled Eggs, Asstd Omelets, Syrup, Eggs to Order, Roasted Potatoes. *Brunch: Breakfast Items, Cream of Broccoli Soup, Roast Pork, Boiled Eggs, Syrup , Seasoned Green Beans, Cookies, Cake. *Dinner: Cream of Broccoli Soup, Spaghetti w/Meat Sauce, Rice Pilaf, Chicken Parmesan (Patties) , Fresh Cauliflower, Cake.
Thursday, Dec. 19 *Breakfast: Hominy Grits, Oven Fried Bacon, Corned Beef Hash, Asst Omelets, Eggs to Order, Roasted Potatoes, French Toast. *Lunch: Cream of Potato Soup, B.B.Q Chicken, Sauerbraten, Mashed Potatoes, Chicken Gravy, Mix Vegetables, Simmered Cauliflower, Cake. *Speed line: Chili Dog, Macaroni & Cheese, Onion Rings. *Dinner: Chicken Noodle Soup, Pepper Steak, Rotini Alfredo, Rice Pilaf, Simmered Carrots, Cake.
Monday, Dec. 16 *Breakfast: Hominy Grits, Minced Beef on Toast, Oven Fried Bacon, Asstd Omelets, Eggs to Order, Roasted Potatoes, Waffles, Syrup. *Lunch: Chicken Rice Soup, Rosemary Roast Turkey, Beef Stroganoff, Egg Noodles, Mashed Potatoes, Seasoned Squash, Steamed Peas, Turkey Gravy, Cookies. *Speed line: Pizza. *Dinner: Pepper Pot Soup, Spaghetti Carbonara, Teriyaki Baked Chicken , Buttered Potatoes, Brown Gravy, Cookies.
Friday, Dec. 20 *Breakfast: Rolled Oats, Grilled Sausage Patties, Oven Fried Bacon, Asstd Omelets, Eggs to Order, Roasted Potatoes, Waffles. *Lunch: Cream of Mushroom Soup, Lasagna, Stuffed Baked Fish, Rissole Potatoes, Calico Cabbage, Carrots Fresh, Cake, Cookies. *Speed line: Grilled Cheese/Hamburger, Baked Beans, French Fried Potatoes. *Dinner: Egg Drop Soup, Spareribs BBQ, Fish Portion, Rice Pilaf, Southern Green Beans, Cake.
Wednesday, Dec. 18 5:00 PM 5:30 PM 7:30 PM 8:00 PM
Thursday, Dec. 19
Friday, Dec. 13 2:00 PM 5:00 PM 5:30 PM 8:00 PM 8:30 PM
Elf The Hobbit Part 2 3D Ender’s Game About Time Hobbit Part 2
Saturday, Dec.r 14 2:00 PM 2:30 PM 4:30 PM 5:00 PM 7:30 PM
A Madea Christmas Frozen The Best Man Holiday Last Vegas The Hobbit, Part 2 3D
2:00 PM 2:30 PM 4:30 PM 5:00 PM 7:30 PM
Frozen 3D A Madea Christmas The Hobbit Part 2 The Best Man Holiday Delivery Man
Sunday, Dec. 15
Tuesday, Dec. 17
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Ender’s Game Free Birds Catching Fire The Counselor
5:00 PM 5:30 PM 7:30 PM 8:00 PM
Free Birds 3D Thor: Dark World The Hobbit, Part 2 3D The Fifth Estate
PG PG-13 PG-13 R PG-13 PG-13 PG R PG-13 PG-13 PG PG-13 PG-13 R PG-13 PG PG-13 PG-13 R
5:00 PM 5:30 PM 7:30 PM 8:00 PM
Thor: Dark World 3D Last Vegas About Time The Best Man Holiday
A MADEA’S CHRISTMAS ... PG-13 STARRING: Tyler Perry, Chad Michael Murray, Tika Sumpter PG-13 PG PG-13 R
PG-13 PG-13 R R
Friday, Dec. 20 5:00 PM 5:30 PM 7:30 PM 8:30 PM
Walking Dinosaurs 3D PG A Madea’s Christmas PG-13 Anchorman 2 PG-13 Delivery Man PG-13
Saturday, Dec. 21 2:00 PM 2:30 PM 4:30 PM 5:00 PM 7:30 PM
Walking Dinosaurs 3D Frozen Anchorman 2 The Hobbit Part 2 Dallas Buyer’s Club
2:00 PM 2:30 PM 4:30 PM 5:00 PM 7:30 PM
Frozen 3D PG Walking with Dinosaurs PG The Hobbit Part 2 3D PG-13 Dallas Buyer’s Club R The Best Man Holiday R
Sunday, Dec. 22
Movie Premiere
Free Movie
Same Day Release
Last Show
PG PG PG-13 PG-13 R
Madea dispenses her unique form of holiday spirit on rural town when she's coaxed into helping a friend pay her daughter a surprise visit in the country for Christmas. (105 m.) ANCHORMAN 2: THE LEGEND CONTINUES ... PG-13 STARRING: Monica Calhoun, Morris Chestnut, Melissa De Sousa With the 70s behind him, San Diego's top rated newsman, Ron Burgundy, returns to take New York's first 24-hour news channel by storm. (119 m.) THE BEST MAN HOLIDAY ... R STARRING: Monica Calhoun, Morris Chestnut, Melissa De Sousa When college friends reunite after 15 years over the Christmas holiday, they will discover just how easy it is for long-forgotten rivalries and romances to be ignited. (122 m.) DELIVERY MAN ... PG-13 STARRING: Vince Vaughn, Chris Pratt, Cobie Smulders An affable underachiever finds out he's fathered 533 children through anonymous donations to a fertility clinic 20 years ago. Now he must decide whether or not to come forward when 142 of them file a lawsuit to reveal his identity. (105 m.) THE HOBBIT PART 2 3D... PG-13 STARRING: Martin Freeman, Ian McKellen, Richard Armitage The dwarves, along with Bilbo Baggins and Gandalf the Grey, continue their quest to reclaim Erebor, their homeland, from Smaug. Bilbo Baggins is in possession of a mysterious and magical ring. (161 m.) WALKING WITH DINOSAURS 2D & 3D ... PG STARRING: John Leguizamo, Justin Long, Tiya Sircar See and feel what it was like when dinosaurs ruled the Earth, in a story where an underdog dino triumphs to become a hero for the ages. (87 m.)
Movie schedule is subject to change. Please call to confirm. Movie Hotline: 624-4248
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PAID ADS Adopt while stationed overseas International & fostercare adoptions, homestudies. www.adopt-abroad.com Rent apartment in villa, Misterbianco (10 km from NAS I - 20 Km from NAS II) Description: in very quiet area, renovated apartment in villa (110 sq. mts.). A large kitchen, 2 main bedrooms, 1 large living room, laundry room ready for use of dryer and washing machine, restrooms, 2/3 parking lot reserve, 2 A/C systems already installed, AFN/SKY Tv/ Telecom systems arranged in advance, individual heating system in all rooms, private garden lot, pets allowed. Contact for all details or info: Amendola Lorenzo - by email: amendolalorenzo@yahoo.it or call mobile phone +39 335 69 78650. For Sale Receiver, Sony Digital Audio/Video Control Center 7.1, AV Processor STR-DG 820 & Klipsch Quinet SL 6 speakers w/bass & monster cables. System is new & sounds better than Bose. GREAT Christmas gift. Paid $2,000, sell $900. Call Gary at 335-706-5400 or stop by Commissary.
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NAS Sigonella Community One-NET Users Back-up Data No Later Than Dec. 16 by Stacy Bowes NAS Sigonella Information Technology Department
Naval Air Station Sigonella and tenant commands currently using One-NET Local Area Network (LAN) services will be upgraded to Microsoft Windows 7 during mid-late December 2013. Although we do not have confirmed migration start dates, the Sigonella community can start preparing right now to ensure they are Windows 7 mission ready! Here is how to prepare for the upgrade: 1) Network (One-NET) spring cleaning: purge personal and command-wide files, folders, PSTs, and emails that are old and no longer required for use. Moving less data to the new operating system is better. 2) Back up personnel data: back up your unclassified files, folders, favorites and emails to prevent data loss during the upgrade. Use DVDs, CDs, command-issued external hard drives, and your command's share drive to back up data. Try to use your share drive as a last resort due to space limitations. U.S. Naval Computer and Telecommunications Station (NCTS) Sigonella Deputy Operations Officer Chief Warrant Officer C. White recently sent standard operating procedures to all command IAOs, ISSOs, IAMs and Windows 7 point of contacts with detailed procedures on how to back up your data. a. Do not back your data up to the local C: or D: drive as the D: drive will no longer be available within Windows 7. b. With the holidays quickly approaching, the deadline to back up data is December or
holiday leave departure, whichever comes first. Failure to back up data prior to Dec. 16 will result in data loss. 3) All personnel in possession of authorized command external hard drives connected to One-NET are required to use the Guardian Edge program to reset password(s) if the hard drive is configured to encrypt data stored on the device. 4) Ensure that local One-NET laptops and desktop computers located in your office, facility, or command are all operational and powered on. This includes both NIPR and SIPR computers. All One-NET laptops and desktops must be in working order, operational, connected to the network, and powered on in order to receive the upgrades. NCTS Naples will be in a black-out period during the Windows 7 migration process and will not accept routine trouble calls until after the migration is complete. Emergency and SL1 trouble calls which require TNOSC Naples' assistance will be dealt with on a case-by-case basis. 5) If you require a special software or printer to perform your job, provide this information through your chain-of-command, to your N6, IAO, ISSO and IAM so they can validate and verify that it will be available on Windows 7. Please continue to make personal and command preparations to make the Windows 7 migration a success.
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