The October 19 issue of The Signature

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SIGNATURE SIGONELLA, SICILY

VOL. 29 NO. 39

OCTOBER 19, 2012

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CATANIA, Sicily (October 13, 2012) – Sailors stationed at Naval Air Station Sigonella dance with their dates during the 2012 Navy Ball, October 13, at the Sheraton Hotel in Catania, Sicily. The Navy Ball is an annual event which celebrates the heritage, history and the day Congress created the United States Navy on October 13, 1775. (U.S. Navy Photo by MC3 Brian T. Glunt)

Naval Air Station Sigonella holds Navy Ball

BY MC3 BRIAN T. GLUNT NPASE - East Detachment Europe

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ervice members stationed at Naval Air Station (NAS) Sigonella celebrated the 237th birthday of the United States Navy during the 2012 Navy Ball at Catania’s Sheraton Hotel on October 13 in Catania, Sicily.

The Navy Ball is the annual event which celebrates the heritage, history and more specifically the day Congress created the United States Navy on October 13, 1775.

“The Navy Ball is a great time-honored tradition that I look forward to every year,” said Capt. Scott Butler, NAS Sigonella’s commanding officer. “This celebration is a time where we as Sailors can enjoy and celebrate with family and friends to remember what the Navy has experienced and accomplished over it’s 237 years. Happy Birthday, Navy.”

The ball began in the traditional fashion with the NAS Sigonella honor guard parading the colors and Italian and U.S. national anthems sung by Capt. Bryan Schumacher and Italian local nationals Rose La Rocca, Daniela Vecchio, Sabrina Perrotta and Grazia Finocchiaro.

Vice Adm. William D. French, commander, Navy Installations Com-

mand, served as the guest speaker, as well as guest of honor for the ceremony.

“About a year ago our Chief of Naval Operations, Adm. Jonathan Greenert, brought forward a strategy that identified three basic points and principles of the Navy; warfighting first, operate forward and be ready,” said French. “With that said, the last two days I have been here in Sigonella, I will tell you there is no base that resembles those three topic points or principles more so than Naval Air Station Sigonella. Happy Birthday, Navy.”

Following French’s remarks, Army Spc. Brian Patrick, Marine Corps Cpl. Anakai Bravo, Air Force Staff Sgt. Dawn Ebeulu and Navy Logistics Specialist Seaman Kristan Marks conducted a prisoner of war (POW) and missing in action (MIA) ceremony, led by U.S. Navy Lt. Rudy Mason, to remember those who are still held captive and missing in the line of duty.

The 2012 Navy Ball closed with the official toast, ceremonial cake cutting by the youngest and oldest Sailor in attendance and dancing.

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Army Spc. Brian Patrick, Marine Cpl. Anakai Bravo, Air Force Staff Sgt. Dawn Ebeulu and Navy Logistics Specialist Seaman Kristan Marks conduct a prisoner of war/missing in action (POW/MIA) remembrance ceremony during the 2012 Navy Ball, October 13, at the Sheraton Hotel in Catania, Sicily. The Navy Ball is an annual event which celebrates the heritage, history and the day Congress created the United States Navy on October 13, 1775.(U.S. Navy Photo by MC3 Brian T. Glunt)

OF THE WEEK

“Look not mournfully into the past, it comes not back again. Wisely improve the present, it is thine. Go forth to meet the shadowy future without fear and with a manly heart.”

- Henry Wadsworth Longfellow

CTF-67 receives award

Fire Prevention Night

Sigonella Superstar

CTF-67 Commodore accepts award from the mayor of Paternò.

Fire saftey education made fun with special event.

This month’s Superstar is AD2 Nanney!

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THE SIGNATURE U.S. Naval Air Station Sigonella Capt. Scott Butler, Commanding Officer Cmdr. Eric Vosler, Executive Officer CMDCM David Graham, Command Master Chief

EDITORIAL Lt. Tim Page, Public Affairs Officer timothy.page@eu.navy.mil

Dott. Alberto Lunetta, Community Relations Officer alberto.lunetta.it@eu.navy.mil

Jackie Trembath, Editor jackie.trembath@eu.navy.mil

STAFF Writers/Photographers MC1 Christopher Delano christopher.delano@eu.navy.mil MR1 Gary Spence gary.spence@eu.navy.mil MM2 Johnnathan Archbold johnnathan.archbold@eu.navy.mil MC2 Gary Prill gary.prill@eu.navy.mil MC3 Brian Glunt brian.glunt@eu.navy.mil MCSN Cameron Bramham cameron.bramham@eu.navy.mil

CONTRIBUTING Writers/Photographers Coco Faber Jeff Kinsman Silvia Spence Jill Warning

NAS Sigonella Command Master Chief, David Graham Buongiorno Sigonella, It’s hard to believe that October is almost over. It’s been a busy month and there are still quite a few activities left on the calendar.

First of all, I would like to thank everyone involved in making last week’s Navy Ball such a success. The volunteers worked tirelessly organizing fundraising events, selling tickets, setting up the venue, etc. Their efforts made it a fun evening for those in attendance and making our Navy’s 237th birthday an event to remember.

Speaking of events and volunteering, next week is our highly anticipated Autumn Fest, which runs from Friday, October 26 through Saturday, October 27 from 4 p.m. until midnight. MWR will be hosting their first ever “Run for your Life – Zombie Run” as well as the usual food booths, live music, games, and carnival rides.

Make plans to come out and support all the local associations that will be providing food and beverages during the event. If you would like to help out in some way, I’m sure any of the numerous base associations that will be on hand would appreciate some extra help. So however you get out there, just get there! It’s sure to be a good time for everyone.

But with all this talk about having fun, don’t forget to be safe. As most of you have seen by now, the rainy season is upon us.

Be careful when out on the roads and be sure to periodically inspect your vehicles and make sure they are in proper condition to handle the increased hazards during inclement weather. Look at your tires, windshield wipers, lights, etc. Be safe out there!

It’s also flu season! Make it a point to get out and get your vaccinations. There are still a few days left to get either the shot or nasal mist. The dates, times and locations are as follows: October 24 from Noon 4 p.m. at Midtown, October 25 from 4 7 p.m. at Marinai, and October 26 from Noon - 4:45 p.m. at the Commissary.

I’d like to take a moment to thank Commander Naval Installations Command (CNIC) Vice Admiral French for visiting with us. He had the opportunity to see firsthand the bases capabilities, capacities and flexibilities to include the operations for the past two years. He also sat down to have lunch with our Ombudsman for the annual Ombudsman appreciation lunch. He was as impressed as we are everyday with the dedication and sincerity of each of them. Finishing with a bang, the Admiral joined us in celebrating the Navy’s

237th birthday at the Navy Ball to continue a long honored tradition of the world’s greatest Navy.

Last but not least, the Combined Federal Campaign (CFC) is in full swing. Our goal this year is $180,000. I believe this is a very achievable goal as last year we raised more than $150,000. With more than 2,500 organizations to choose from, you can find a charity that is near and dear to your heart. So please support the CFC and help make a difference!

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Around NAS Sigonella ...

Anchors Aweigh 2-mile run

More than 100 runners lined up to take part in the Anchors Aweigh 2-mile run on Naval Air Station (NAS) Sigonella on October 10. The run was the second installment of the Base-2-Base series. The next run in the series will be the “Turkey for me, Turkey for You” Orange Grove 5K on November 17. (Photo by Silvia Spence)

U.S. Navy photo by MCSN Cameron Bramham/Released

Sigonella Jaguars win 38-13 against Woodham Warriors The Sigonella Jags won 38 – 13 against the Woodham Warriors, October 15 at the Land Annex Field on NAS I. In a game that Sigonella used as a tune-up game for the playoffs, the Jags relied on the run to open up the passing game and scored the game’s first 17 points on two touchdowns through the air and a field goal.

"I would like to give a heap of praise to my offensive linemen who paved the way this season for our run game,” Head Coach Matt McKown said. “We would not be where we are today without the blood, guts, and attitude of these five boys. Offensive line is not a glamour

position, but it is the engine that drives our offense."

After trading touchdowns in the second quarter and being held to zero points in the third, Sigonella ran away with the game in the fourth, scoring two more touchdowns and holding the Warrior offense to six points in the second half. The Jags next game is on the road against Baumholder for the first round of the playoffs, October 20.

“We feel relatively confident in the performance of the boys heading into the playoffs,” McKown said. “We have no injuries and are in the right mindset for playing Baumholder.”

Vice Admiral French speaks to NAS Sigonella Ombudsmen Matt Kinsman (left) takes the oath of Eagle Scout at Naval Air Station (NAS) Sigonella, September 28, 2012. (Photo by Jeff Kinsman)

New Eagle Scout at NASSIG Sigonella's Matt Kinsman of Troop 53 took the oath of Eagle Scout, September 28, joining the two percent of Boy Scouts that advance to that rank.

Kinsman was born at U.S. Naval Hospital Sigonella in 1995 and is the only "native" Sigonellan that has become an Eagle Scout while in Sicily. His formal Court of Honor, conducted by Troop 53 Scoutmaster Lt. James Simpson of the local NCIS STAAT, was attended by family and friends from throughout the Naval Air Station (NAS) Sigonella community and by Italian Scout Troop 2 from Catania, making the ceremony an international event.

A high school senior at the Department of Defense Dependents’ School Sigonella, Kinsman has been diligently working for many years on rank and merit badge requirements to reach the pinnacle of scouting. Almost a year ago his Scouts Food Drive, a community service project requirement for Eagle Scout, brought nearly two tons of food supplies to a Catania soup kitchen for the holidays and was the single largest food donation in the history of the charity. Earning a total of 21 merit badges and completing an extensive list of outdoor skills and rank requirements, Kinsman was sworn into the Eagle brotherhood by Eagle Scout Hospital Corpsman Second Class James Ewen of U.S. Naval Hospital Sigonella. After the ceremony, Kinsman and the Sigonella Scouts provided a tour of NAS I to their Italian counterparts.

Kinsman enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps earlier this summer and will graduate from boot camp at Parris Island, SC in September, 2013.

SIGONELLA, Sicily (October 19, 2012) Vice Adm. William D. French, commander of Navy Installations Command speaks with Naval Air Station (NAS) Sigonella command ombudsmen and leaders following a celebratory lunch at Ristorante Bella Etna, NAS Sigonella’s award winning galley, as part of a base tour. 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 MCSN Cameron Bramham/Released)

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COMMUNITY CALENDAR FRIDAY

October

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TUESDAY 23

22

WEDNESDAY 24

21 ITT Agrigento

Walk to Remember Marinai 6 p.m.

ITT Nicosia & Sperlinga

THURSDAY 25

AA Meeting NAS I Chapel 5:30 - 6:30 p.m.

Connections Bingo

Early Release School

POC: Kevin, 347-495-6721

Jox Pub Texas Hold’em

Bowling 2 for 1

Bowling $1 Day

SUNDAY

Walk the Pink Out of It Marinai 7:30 a.m.

2012

MONDAY

SATURDAY 20

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27 Bowling Family Night

28 Sig Strongman

ITT Taormina & Ottobrata

ITT Palermo

ITT Catania by Night Bellini Opera Take 5 Empty Wallet Lunch

Karaoke Jox Pub

Shift to Winter Blue uniform

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November 1

AA Meeting NAS I Chapel 5:30 - 6:30 p.m.

Story Book Parade School

POC: Kevin, 347-495-6721

Take 5 Movie Marathon Empty Wallet Lunch

Bowling $1 Day

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Feedback Live 6:30 p.m. on AFN Atlantic.

Call in to 624-4265 with any questions

Connections Bingo Jox Pub Texas Hold’em

Liberty/Connections/Take 5: x4246, x5602 Outdoor Rec: x4777, x4396

Fitness: x4483, x5243 Midtown 2 Theaters: x4248

FFSC: x4291 American Red Cross: x4900

Does your command or organization have an event you’d like to see on the Community Calendar? Email us at thesig@eu.navy.mil and let us know!

Need an appointment at the hospital? Call DSN 624CARE (2273) or commercial 095-56-2273, M-F: 7:30 a.m.

- 4 p.m.

For non-emergent medical questions that arise over the weekend, a holiday or after office hours, please call 335578-8077 if you are normally seen at the hospital or 335578-8150 if you are normally seen at the Flight Line Clinic.

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Navy Gateway Inns & Suites new rates All Navy Gateway Inns & Suites operations in the European and South West Asia Region are now using new standardized rates. NGIS avoided increasing prices for as long as possible but this slight increase has been necessary due to many factors, such as the recent renovation of rooms and furniture, as well as ensuring better quality service. Your satisfaction is important to us.

NGIS has taken great pride in serving you over these past years and is committed to offering you the highest degree in professionalism with the utmost standards in hospitality.

This requires added support as we refuse to compromise in quality.

The new prices are the following: ■ Standard room: $56 per night ■ Suite: $70 per night ■ Advanced Suite: $75 per night ■ DV suite (VIP)* $90 per night

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Should you have any questions, do not hesitate to contact NGIS staff at the following numbers 24/7: Reception (NAS I) DSN: 6243070, Reception (NAS II) DSN:

624-6832 or 624-2926 or visit our webpage at: www.dodlodging.net.

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Sexual Assault Prevention Hotlines Sigonella SAPR VA Hotline:335-642-8312 Or:19020 (toll-free access code) 1-877-995-5247 (From DSN lines) DoD SAFE Helpline: 001-877-995-5247 (From cell phones and off-base telephones)

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Paternò Mayor Mauro Mangano (fourth from right) presented an award of appreciation to CTF-67 Sailors for the "Fonte delle Lavandaie" historic fountain's cleanup project carried out in August, 2012. CTF-67 Commodore McClintock (third from right) accepted the award on behalf of CTF-67. (U.S. Navy photo by MR1 Gary Spence/Released) The mouthwatering Prickly Pear Festival returns to Roccapalumba. It features a plethora of events including prickly pear-based tasting, folklore shows, helicopters tours of the local landscapes, arts and crafts, historic parades, live music, stars observing events and tours of the astronomical observatories and planetarium. (Photo by Domenico Mistretta)

Prickly Pear Festival in Roccapalumba Bring the whole family to the 13th annual “Opuntia Ficus Indica Fest - Sagra del Ficodindia,’ (Prickly Pear Festival) which will run in Roccapalumba from October 19 through 21! Roccapalumba, a picturesque village is located at the foot of a majestic 2,000 foot-high-rock. The city is about 40 miles from Palermo. Over the past years, Roccapalumba has become famous for its two astronomical observatories and planetarium which earned it the nickname “town of the stars.”

Prickly pears are the feature of the festival which begins in the historic center at 5 p.m. on October 19. Saturday, October 20 and Sunday, October 21, festival grounds will be open from 9 a.m. to midnight. Festival highlights include helicopter tours of the Torto Valley and the town (October 20 from 6 to 10 p.m.); prickly pear-based specialties tasting (Every day at 4:30 p.m.); folklore shows; period costumes’ historic parade (October 21at 2 p.m. and 3:30 p.m.); Sicilian folk dance and song show featuring “I burgisi di Marsala”; live music shows and guided tours of the planetarium (October 20 and 21 at 10 a.m., 1 p.m. and 3 to 10 p.m.) and astronomical observatories (October 20 and 21 at 10 a.m., 1 p.m. and 4 to 7 p.m./ Stars observing events 8 p.m. to midnight ).

Historic chronicles tell that when the Allied Troops landed in Sicily in 1943, the locals offered them juicy and colored prickly pears, the fruits of the local cactus plants. Due to the language barrier, the soldiers did not understand that those juicy fruits needed to be peeled first. Prickly pears' spi-

IT!n Y A S alia JUaSctTice your It Pr

Have fun practicing your Italian!

Buona Fortuna English: Clothes don't make the man.

Italian: L'abito non fa il Monaco.

English: Don't look a gift horse in the mouth.

Italian: A caval donato non si guarda in bocca.

English: Love is blind.

Italian: L'amore e cieco.

English: Out of sight, out of mind.

Italian: Lontano dagli occhi, lontano dal cuore.

English: Birds of a feather flock together.

Italian: Dio li fa poi li accoppia.

English: Appetite comes with eating.

Italian: L'Appetito vien mangiando.

nes are indeed pretty tricky because they are almost invisible. So, imagine how many soldiers had to seek medical attention after taking a bite out of this succulent fruit!

Prickly pears' cactus is a variety of plant that is native to Mexico where it was known as "nopalli", or "nopal." According to tradition, it was brought to Spain by Christopher Columbus and from there it spread throughout the Mediterranean area.

Prickly pear cactus can be found in the harsh deserts of Africa, the Americas, Australia, Africa and the Mediterranean region.

Prickly pears are very healthy as they are rich in calcium, vitamins A and C, as well as in flavonoids and polyphenols, which have antioxidant properties.

According to a tradition, the Arabs introduced the cultivation of prickly pear cactus in 827 A.D. Those plants, which have been used for centuries as windbreaks, produce tasty and beautiful yellow, red, and white fruits that are used to make ice creams, sweets, juices and liquors. In Sicily, prickly pears grow almost everywhere and they can be eaten now. Don't be scared about the seeds they are absolutely edible and safe to eat!

For more information and detailed festival schedules visit http://www.comune.roccapalumba.pa.it (Google Maps address : http://maps.google.com/maps?q=roccapalumba+,+sicily&hl=en&sll=37.0625,-95.677068 &sspn=34.724817,56.162109&hnear=Roccapalumba, +Province+of+Palermo,+Sicily,+Italy&t=m&z=14 )

Paternò mayor awards CTF-67 for COMREL project On October 9, Paternò Mayor Mauro Mangano hosted a ceremony in recognition of Task Force CTF-67/TOC volunteers for a community relations (COMREL) project carried out this summer. CTF-67 Commodore McClintock accepted a plaque of appreciation from Mangano.

“It was a great experience," said Mangano. "We had Italian volunteers from the Strata Nova joining forces with U.S. Sailors. So this was particularly significant for our community that the two volunteer groups joined together. Hopefully in the future we can cooperate together again.”

The COMREL was organized through the Naval Air Station (NAS) Sigonella Public Affairs Community Relations Program. CTF-67 volunteers joined forces with local nationals from Strata Nova and spent a morning cleaning up the "Sorgente delle lavandaie," a historic fountain in which women used to wash their clothes.

"The men and women of CTF-67 were afforded the opportunity to participate in the COMREL projects with various communities," said McClintock. "It’s been an honor and a privilege to work with the town and the people of Paterno and make sure that we could support in this endeavor and we look forward to future opportunities, so we are very thankful for the opportunity that we were given to do this project."

In attendance at the special event were Strata Nova President Vincenzo Velardo, Paternò Lions Club President Dino Distefano, who sponsored the project, Paternò Carabinieri, and Officer in Charge Lt.Col Lorenzo Provenzano as well as other city authorities. After the event, the American delegation was given a tour of Santa Maria della Valle di Josaphat, a local medieval church.

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Italy raids after Calabria council fired for 'mafia ties' (Story by BBC News) Italian police have recently conducted raids and arrests in Reggio Calabria after the government sacked the southern city's council over alleged mafia links.

The arrests targeted a branch of the 'Ndrangheta crime syndicate accused of exploiting rubbish collection.

Assets worth more than 30m Euros (£24m) were being seized in several regions, officials said.

The sacking was the first time the entire government of a provincial capital had been fired in such a case.

All 30 city councilors were sacked to prevent any "mafia contagion" in the local government, Interior Minister Annamaria Cancellieri said.

The world beyond Italy has barely heard of the 'Ndrangheta network. But here it is seen as a formidable force that is now much more powerful than its better known counterpart, the Sicilian Mafia.

The 'Ndrangheta is particularly closely knit and hard for law enforcement agencies to penetrate. It is sophisticated and ambitious. It operates across Europe and has connections with Colombian drug cartels. Recently there's been renewed concern about the extent of 'Ndrangheta activity in Canada.

In the past few years the extent of the network's operation in northern Italy has become apparent. But its heartland is very much the southern region of Calabria, where it emerged. It is no surprise that the organization has sought to penetrate the administration of the provincial capital, Reggio Calabria.

Having the council in its grip would have given the gangsters easier access to the local and national funds flowing through the city. The administration's business dealings, its awarding of contracts and so on could have been skewed in the favor of the network and its associates.

Three commissioners will run the city for 18 months until the next elections.

Italy's parliamentary anti-mafia commission has described the 'Ndrangheta as the country's most dangerous and wealthiest crime syndicate, overtaking the Sicilian Mafia and becoming one of the world's biggest criminal organizations.

Among those arrested in Reggio Calabria on Wednesday on charges including mafia association were the suspected head of the Fontana clan, a branch within the 'Ndrangheta, and the director of a company that runs rubbish collection for the city.

Police were taking possession of goods and property in Reggio Calabria, Rome and Tuscany.

Also last Wednesday, security forces arrested a member of the local government in the northern city of Milan accused of paying 200,000 Euros to 'Ndrangheta in exchange for 4,000 votes.

Officials said housing Commissioner Domenico Zambetti was accused of corruption, mafia association and vote-buying. Authorities have become increasingly concerned about 'Ndrangheta's growing influence in northern Italy and elsewhere in Europe.

Cocaine is thought to be its biggest source of revenue, along with extortion and money laundering.

Following news of the dissolution of the Reggio Calabria city council for its criminal ties to the ’Ndrangheta mafia, Santo Versace — a native of the southern Italian port city — expressed sadness to , but no surprise.

In an interview published by www.wwd.com he was quoted as saying: “Organized crime, whether Calabrian, Sicilian, from Campania or Apulia, is in every corner of this wretched Italy and the world,” the Versace chairman told the Corriere della Sera in an interview published Thursday.

The older brother of Gianni and Donatella Versace added that when the three were kids, their parents raised them to respect honesty and play by the rules. “It’s always a question of mentality,” he said. “In the Fifties, my father, who sold vegetable charcoal in a shop and wholesale, received threats of extortion but went straight to the police and filed a report: they left him in peace. My mother, on the other hand, who had the tailor shop where Gianni trained, was never harassed.”

Versace has been a member of the Italian Parliament since 2008. After several years with former Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi’s Popolo della Libertà (People of Freedom) party, in 2011 he switched to the Alleanza per l’Italia (Alliance for Italy) party.

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NASSIG learns about fire safety a

(U.S. Navy photos by MCSN Cameron Bramham and ABHAN Chris Robertson/Released)

BY MCSN CAMERON BRAMHAM NAS Sigonella Public Affairs

Naval Air Station (NAS) Sigonella service and community members joined together at Marinai Housing Complex on October 11 for the first annual Fire Prevention Night held by NAS Sigonella Fire & Emergency Services (FES), part of Fire Prevention Week, October 7 – 13.

“This event is the [FES] version of National Night Out,” said NAS Sigonella FES Chief Fire Inspector John Roush. “The purpose of tonight is to educate the community on fire and life safety. However, we should practice fire safety all year long. Many potential fire hazards go undetected because people simply do not take steps to fireproof their home.”

Fire Prevention Night consisted of many games and activities for children including a tricycle relay, trivia for prizes and two coloring contests. Many different display booths focused on different parts of fire prevention. NAS Sigonella Red Cross had a booth dedicated to CPR training.

In addition to the Sigonella community, the event welcomed 15 children from Pio IX Institute from Catania. Roush said children Pio IX were very energetic and enthusiastic about the chance to learn about fire safety.

“Each table was designed for kids to take part in an activity before getting a free giveaway, ” said Roush. "The kids were very responsive to each table and had a blast learning. I’ve [never]seen kids more involved. As an added bonus, I also noticed the parents getting involved a lot at the tables with their children.”

Fire Prevention Week was declared by President Calvin Coolidge in 1925. The week always falls in October to remember the Great Chicago Fire, which occurred on October 8 – 9. Fire Prevention Night is also the focus throughout America of an annual fire, safety, and awareness campaign sponsored by the National Fire Protection Association.

For more information on fire safety and prevention, contact Roush via phone at 624-0564 or 335-599-8559, or by email at john.rousch@eu.navy.mil.

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AD2 JACOB NANNEY

GET TO KNOW AD2 NANNEY Where are you from originally?

Greenway, Arkansas Why did you join the service?

I wanted something different than a small-town life.

How many years have you served?

Six. What does your job entail?

The disassemblly, repair, and assembly of P-3 and C-130 propellers as well as a detailed breakdown and analysis of multiple aircrafts oil systems.

What's do you like most about your job?

No job is ever the same, there is always something new to learn with every that we do.

Aviation Machinist’s Mate Second Class Jacob Nanney works at Aircraft Intermediate Maintenance Detachment. Because of his stellar work, he is the Sigonella Superstar for October. (U.S. Navy photos by MCSN Cameron Bramham/Released)

Aviation Machinist’s Mate Second Class Jacob Nanney is a supervisor for Aircraft Intermediate Maintenace Detachment (AIMD) Sigonella’s 400 division. He manages five personnel.

Nanney exceeds expectations and

for his stellar work has been selected as this month’s Sigonella Superstar.

“When I need anything accomplished, I go to AD2 Nanney,” said Chief Aviation Machinist’s Mate Shane DaCosta. “I know he will give 100

percent of his focus, it will be done the right way the first time and it will be done in a timely manner. I’m proud and grateful to have Nanney in my work center and AIMD is lucky to have him in our command.”

Friday, 19 OCT 12 *Breakfast: Rolled Oats, Grilled Sausage Patties, Oven Fried Bacon, Asstd Omelets, Eggs to Order, Roasted Potatoes, Waffles, Asstd Doughnuts, Apple Fritters. *Lunch: New England Clam Chowder, Fried/Baked Pollok Fish, Pork Chop , Mushroom Gravy, Steamed Rice, Roasted Garlic Potatoes, Steamed Asparagus, Fried Cauliflower, Lemon Cookies, Cheese Cake, Chocolate Cream Pudding.

Speed line: Grilled Cheese/Hamburger, Baked Beans, French Fried Potatoes. *Dinner: Cream Of Mushroom Soup, Cantonese Spareribs, Spaghetti w/Meat Sauce, Pork Fried Rice, Steamed Whole Corn, Seasoned Spinach, Lemon Cookies, Cheese Cake, Chocolate Cream Pudding.

What's your favorite thing about living in Sicily?

The culture and the history of the island, driving around and discovering new places.

How long have you been stationed here?

One year and a half.

What’s your favorite place you have visited so far?

I don’t really have a favorite place. I have enjoyed every place I’ve gone.

Tuesday, 23 OCT 12 *Breakfast: Farina, Oven Fried Bacon, Grilled Sausage Patties, Asstd Omelets, Eggs to Order, Roasted Potatoes, Waffles, Biscuits and Gravy, Asstd Doughnuts, Blueberry Muffins. *Lunch: Cream of Asparagus Soup, BBQ Spareribs, Southern Fried Chicken, Chicken Gravy, Mashed Potatoes, Hopping John,Corn on the Cob, Southern Style Greens, Jalapeno Corn Bread, German Chocolate Cake, Cherry Pie. *Speed line: Corn Dog, Onion Rings Dinner: Beef Rice Soup, Sauerbraten, Lasagna, Lyonnaise Rice, Vegetable Stir Fry, Steamed Asparagus, Brown Gravy, German Chocolate Cake, Cherry Pie .

Saturday, 20 OCT 12 *Breakfast: Farina, Grilled Ham Slices, Oven Fried Bacon, Asstd Omelets, Eggs to Order, Roasted Potatoes, Buttermilk Pancakes, Asstd Doughnuts, Butterhorns. *Brunch: Breakfast Items, Beef Vegetable Soup, Chicken Nuggets, French Fries, Mixed Vegetables, Broccoli, Sweet & Sour Sauce, Chocolate Drop Cookies, Apple Crisp. *Dinner: Manhattan Clam Chowder, El Rancho Stew, Pasta al Forno ,Mashed Potatoes, Chicken Gravy, Steamed Rice, Corn, Peas & Mushroom, Green Kale,Chocolate Drop Cookies, Apple Crisp.

Wednesday, 24 OCT 12 *Breakfast: Rolled Oats, Creamed Ground Beef, Oven Fried Bacon, Asstd Omelets, Eggs to Order, Roasted Potatoes, Blueberry Pancakes, Asstd Doughnuts, Bear Claw. *Lunch: Beef Vegetable Soup, Breaded Pork Steaks, Savory Baked Chicken, Potatoes Au Gratin, Oriental Rice, Cauliflower, Tangy Spinach, Cherry Cheese Cake, Chewy Nut Bars, Cream Puffs. *Speed line: Grilled Cheese/Hamburger, Baked Beans, French Fried Potatoes. *Dinner: Minestrone Soup, Baked Fish, Spaghetti w/ Meat Sauce,Steamed Rice, Brown Gravy, Peas & Carrots, Wax Beans, Cherry Cheese Cake, Chewy Nut Bars, Cream Puffs.

Sunday, 21 OCT 12 *Breakfast: Rolled Oats, Grilled Minute Steak, Oven Fried Bacon, French Toast Puff, Asstd Omelets, Eggs to Order, Roasted Potatoes, Asstd Doughnuts, Kolaches. *Brunch: Breakfast Items, Bean & Bacon Soup, Breaded Pork chop, Italian Roasted Potatoes, Seasoned Green Beans, Glazed Carrots, Yellow Cake w/ Frosting, Hermits. *Dinner: Split Pea Soup, Roast Turkey, Fish Florentine, Aztec Rice, Black-eye Peas, Fried Cauliflower, Yellow Cake w/ Frosting, Hermits.

Thursday, 25 OCT 12 *Breakfast: Hominy Grits, Oven Fried Bacon, Corned Beef Hash, Asst Omelets, Eggs to Order, Roasted Potatoes, French Toast, Asstd Doughnuts, Raisin Muffin. *Lunch: Onion Soup, Asian Barbecue Turkey, Beef Stroganoff, Mashed Potatoes, Boiled Pasta, Chicken Gravy, Mix Vegetables, Simmered Cauliflower, Vanilla Cookies, Devil’s Food Cake.

Speedline: Assorted Pizza .

Dinner: Chicken Noodle Soup, Meat Loaf, Breaded Pork Chop, Oven Browned Potatoes, Corn O’ Brien, Simmered Carrots, Vanilla Cookies, Devil’s Food Cake.

Monday, 22 OCT 12 *Breakfast: Hominy Grits, Minced Beef on Toast, Oven Fried Bacon, Asstd Omelets, Eggs to Order, Roasted Potatoes, French Toast, Asstd Doughnuts, Streusel Coffee Cake. *Lunch: Chicken Noodle Soup, Roast Pork, Pasta al Forno, Mashed Potatoes, Sweet Potatoes, Seasoned Summer Squash, Steamed Peas, Turkey Gravy, Cranberry Sauce, Oatmeal Raisin Cookies, White Cake, Dutch Apple Pie. *Speed line: Pizza. *Dinner: Pepper Pot Soup, Baked Chicken Quartered, Roast Beef , Baked Potatoes, Collard Greens, Calico Cabbage, Brown Gravy,Oatmeal Raisin Cookies, Banana Cake, Dutch Apple Pie .

Friday, 26 OCT 12 *Breakfast: Rolled Oats, Grilled Sausage Patties, Oven Fried Bacon, Asstd Omelets, Eggs to Order, Roasted Potatoes, Waffles, Asstd Doughnuts, Cinnamon Rolls. *Lunch: Cream of Mushroom Soup, Lasagna, Tempura Fish, Baked Fish, Steamed Rice, Calico Cabbage, Herbed Broccoli, Strawberry Cake, Lemon Meringue Pie, Fruit Gelatin.

Speed line: Grilled Cheese/Hamburger, Baked Beans, French Fried Potatoes. *Dinner: Egg Drop Soup, Chicken Cacciatore, Roast Beef, Rice Pilaf, Southern Green Beans, Savory Squash, Strawberry Cake, Lemon Meringue Pie, Fruit Gelatin.

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ON THE GO WITH MWR

On the job AD2 JACOB NANNEY: ■ Is the Collateral Duty Inspector whose leadership was crucial in completing more than 500 scheduled and unscheduled maintenance actions.

■ Serves as the Joint Oil Analysis Program Coordinator and has dedicated numerous off-duty hours analyzing oil samples for both U.S. and NATO forces. He processed 235 samples this quarter alone.

■ Saved a significant amount of unnecessary work by identifying and calling attention to an inspection about to expire on one of the ready for issue (RFI) propellers stored in his work center.

■ Provides training and mentorship to junior technicians on new and established Navy and command policies.

■ Volunteers on a regular basis and is an active member of the Second Class Petty Officer Association.

Midtown Movie theaters SCHEDULE & DESCRIPTIONS Wednesday, October 24 5:00 PM Step Up Revolution 3D PG-13 5:30 PM Odd Life of Timothy PG 7:30 PM Trouble with the Curve PG-13 8:00 PM Zombieland R

FRANKENWEENIE 2D & 3D….PG STARRING:Winona Ryder, Catherine O'Hara and Martin Short

Young Victor conducts a science experiment to bring his beloved dog Sparky back to life. (87 m.)

Thursday, October 25 2:00 PM ParaNorman 3D PG 2:30 PM ParaNorman PG 5:00 PM The Bourne Legacy PG-13 5:30 PM Diary of a Wimpy Kid 3 PG 7:30 PM Premium Rush PG-13 8:00 PM Hit & Run R

Friday, October 19 5:00 PM ParaNorman 3D 5:30 PM Premium Rush 7:30 PM Hit & Run 8:00 PM Looper

PG PG-13 R R

Saturday, October 20 2:00 PM ParaNorman 3D 2:30 PM Hotel Transylvania 4:30 PM Odd Life of Timothy 5:00 PM Expendables 2 7:30 PM Premium Rush

PG PG PG R PG-13

Sunday, October 21 2:00 PM Odd Life of Timothy 2:30 PM ParaNorman 4:30 PM Frankenweenie 3D 5:00 PM Step Up Revolution 7:30 PM Looper

PG PG PG PG-13 R

Tuesday, October 23 5:00 PM ParaNorman 3D 5:30 PM Hotel Transylvania 7:30 PM Campaign 8:00 PM The Watch

PG PG R R

HIT & RUN….................................R STARRING:Dax Shepard, Kristen Bell and Bradley Cooper

Former getaway driver Charlie Bronson jeopardizes his Witness Protection Plan identity in order to help his girlfriend get to Los Angeles. (100 m.)

Friday, October 26 5:00 PM Frankenweenie 3D 5:30 PM ParaNorman 7:30 PM Total Recall 8:00 PM Expendables 2

PG PG PG-13 R

Saturday, October 27 2:00 PM Frankenweenie 3D 2:30 PM Odd Life of Timothy 4:30 PM Hotel Transylvania 3D 5:00 PM Bourne Legacy 7:30 PM Hit & Run

PG PG PG PG-13 R

Sunday, October 28 2:00 PM ParaNorman 3D 2:30 PM Frankenweenie 4:30 PM Odd Life of Timothy 5:00 PM Premium Rush 7:30 PM Looper GREEN RED BLUE

PG PG PG PG-13 R

PREMIER LAST SHOW FREE MOVIE

HOTEL TRANSYLVANIA 2D & 3D……..PG STARRING:Adam Sandler, Kevin James and Andy Samberg

Dracula, who operates a high-end resort away from the human world, goes into overprotective mode when a boy discovers the resort and falls for the count's teenaged daughter. (91 m.)

PARANORMAN 2D & 3D…………………….PG STARRING: Kodi Smit-McPhee and Christopher Mintz-Plasse

A misunderstood boy takes on ghosts, zombies and grown-ups to save his town from a centuries-old curse (92 m.)

Movie schedule is subject to change.

Please call to confirm.

Movie Hotline: 624-4248

Coming soon ... Lawless, The Possession, The Words, Resident Evil Retribution 3D, Dredd 3D

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GAME Find the words!

ARIZONA CARDINALS ATLANTA FALCONS BALTIMORE RAVENS BUFFALO BILLS CAROLINA PANTHERS CHICAGO BEARS CINCINNATI BENGALS CLEVELAND BROWNS DALLAS COWBOYS DENVER BRONCOS DETROIT LIONS GREENBAY PACKERS HOUSTON TEXANS INDIANAPOLIS COLTS JACKSONVILLE JAGUARS KANSAS CITY CHIEFS MIAMI DOLPHINS MINNESOTA VIKINGS NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS NEW ORLEAN SAINTS NEW YORK GIANTS NEW YORK JETS OAKLAND RAIDERS PHILADELPHIA EAGLES PITTSBURGH STEELERS SAN DIEGO CHARGERS SAN FRANCISCO SEATTLE SEAHAWKS ST LOUIS RAMS TAMPA BAY BUCCANEERS TENNESSE TITANS WASHINGTON REDSKINS

FREE Flu Vaccination Schedule ■ Oct. 24: Noon - 4 p.m., Midtown, NAS I ■ Oct. 25: 4 - 7 p.m., Marinai (Teen Center) ■ Oct. 26: Noon - 4:45 p.m., Commissary

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Sudoku!

Did you know?

Certain frogs can be frozen solid then thawed, and continue living.

An eagle can kill a young deer and fly away with it.

Cats have more than one hundred vocal sounds, while dogs only have about ten.

An animal epidemic is called an epizootic.

Camel's milk does not curdle.

Hummingbirds are the only bird that can fly backwards.

Polar bears are left-handed.

Starfish have eight eyes--one at the end of each leg.

You can only smell 1/20th as well as a dog.

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AUTOMOBILES

2002 BMW 320d touring 4 door luxury,metallic blu, tan leather interior,navigation system,gps, Eight cd charger,Eight airbags, alarm, 17"wheels,fully loaded, lights,steering wheel comands,telephone on board,engine runs great, mechanicaly perfect, just tuned up, 45 mls with 1gal. Excellent island car.

Asking 6,000 euro. For more info, call Tom at 338-821-7390.

NOTICE

Sigonella Faces of Loss, Faces of Hope: October is National Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month. Unfortunately one in four women experiences the loss of a pregnancy in her lifetime, whether it be a miscarriage, a stillborn baby, or a newborn death. For those women who have experienced perinatal loss, there is the Sigonella Faces of Loss, Faces of Hope. This group is part of the National Faces of Loss,

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Faces of Hope which is striving to put a face on miscarriage, stillbirth, and infant loss and bring awareness to this issue. All women who have ever experienced the loss of a pregnancy are invited to join us, regardless of how much time has passed.

The peer-led group meets the second Monday of each month at 6 p.m. at the NAS I Chapel.

On October 20, 2012, at 6 p.m., the members of Sigonella Faces of Loss, Faces of Hope will be gathering in the Community Center Parking lot at the Maranai housing complex for the second annual “Walk to Remember.” This walk is dedicated to all the babies who die each year through pregnancy loss, stillbirth, or newborn death. Anyone whose lives have been touched by the tragic loss of a baby is welcome to join us for a candlelit walk around Maranai, followed by a special ceremony to remember the babies that were loved and lost. For more information on Sigonella Faces of Loss,

Faces of Hope, please email sigonellafacesofloss@yahoo.com or find us on Facebook “Sigonella Faces of Loss.” More information can also be found at www.facesofloss.com.

SAWS ANIMALS

Sheba, female, dog, age unknown, medium-large, brown, black and white, pitt bull mix, great with children, other dogs, and cats. Will be vising a vet to be spayed and to get current on shots soon.

Malibu & Harper, female, kittens,

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3-4 months, black and white, petite, shy with new situations but good with other cats and children.

Current on shots.

Stella, female, kitten, 7-8 weeks, tabby, good with children and other cats. Will be seeing a vet very soon.

Creeps, female, 1 yr., cat, black and white, petite, very loving enjoying children and people, tolerant of other cats and dogs. Current on shots.

To volunteer, adopt or foster, visit facebook.com/Sigonella.Animals or http://sigonellaanimalwelfaresociety.webs.com/

Jax, female, 1 yr. cat, black and orange, small, loves to cuddle and enjoys windowsills, good with other cats and people. Current on shots.

PA I D A D S You can adopt while posted overseas. International & fostercare adoptions, homestudies. www.adopt-abroad.com apartment For rent (110 sq. meters) in motta s. anastasia downtown: open large dining room & kitchen area (New furnished kitchen), 2 bedrooms, family bathroom with shower over bath. Garage and parking, large balcony from where a nice view on the castle and countryside can be enjoyed. For info Cell. (+39) 348-515-1384 (Claudia), romclad@yahoo.it

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“Where’s my mail?”

BY JILL WARNING NAVSUP Fleet Logistics Center Sigonella

We all look forward to our mail: birthday cards, grandma’s cookies, auto parts, books, clothing, love letters, chess moves- just about anything besides a bill (and most of those are online now!). This anticipation leads us all, at some point, to ask: “Where’s my mail?”

The NAVSUP Fleet Logistics Center Sigonella Postal Division works with the Military Postal Service (MPS) and United States Postal Service® (USPS) to manage your mail. Sailors and civilians collaborate to ensure mail is transported securely, efficiently, and economically. Security for privacy and identity information; efficiency for the fastest transit possible; and economy to ensure the longevity of the MPS. At a U.S. Post Office, USPS scans packages and letters as individual items. Next, USPS transports mail to a strategically located gateway. For example, mail bound for Europe is often processed at a New York gateway. USPS scans mail as it arrives at the gateway; then sorts it into bags, trays, and other Mail Transportation Equipment (MTE) (“containers”), which are sealed before departure.

USPS sorts and ships packages and letters into containers based on shipping rate. First-Class® is the most common rate used for letters transported by plane. For packages, Priority Mail® or Parcel Post® are both available to US customers. Priority Mail is all shipped by plane. Parcel Post, although less expensive, takes longer; it travels by ship when possible, and accumulates at the gateway until sufficient volume is reached; this can take up to 60 days. Let grandma know about the timeframes associated with the different rates, so her cookies arrive in good shape. Also, be sure to use online vendors who offer a Priority Mail option if timeliness is important to you. There is great information on Military Mail at the USPS website- simply go to http://faq.usps.com/ and search ‘How Military Mail is Processed.’

Once the containers are sealed and labeled, each one is scanned and routed to a specific OCONUS location.

MPS coordinates with airlines and shipping companies

to transport the containers out of the US, to theater, then to a military mail facility. Once a container is opened for processing, MPS scans individual items and delivers them to you. Changing air routes, complex cargo schedules and human error are a few of the many variables that can make pinpointing an exact delivery date difficult; however you can be rest assured that your mail is on its way, and that NAVSUP Fleet Logistics Center Sigonella is safeguarding its security along the way.

For more information on deliveries and how our postal professionals can better serve you, please contact the NAS I Post Office at 624-4477, the Fleet Mail Center at 624-5915, or the NAS II Post Office at 624-2265.

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