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Naval Air Station Sigonella Kicks Off CFC-O 2016 By Nicole Ybarra NAS Sigonella Public Affairs
NAS SIGONELLA, Sicily – The Combined Federal Campaign Overseas (CFC-O) kicked off Oct. 3 and will continue through Dec. 2, 2016. NAS Sigonella held a kick-off celebration at the NAS 2 Galley, Oct. 4. The CFC-O provides Department of Defense (DoD) uniformed and civilian personnel the opportunity to “Show Some Love,” which is the theme of this year’s campaign, to CFC-approved local charities anywhere in the U.S. The Combined Federal Campaign-Overseas (CFC-O) is the only authorized solicitation of DoD uniformed service members and civilian employees stationed abroad on behalf of approved charitable organizations. In 2015, the campaign raised more than $6.8 million for CFC-approved charitable organizations. The geographic boundaries for the CFC-O include all areas outside of the continental United States served by the five overseas Combatant Commands (except Alaska, Hawaii, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands, Guam, the Commonwealth of Northern Mariana Isles, and American Samoa). There are three ways Sailors and DoD civilians can donate: • By completing a pledge card which is distributed by your command CFC unit coordinator • Electronically through a program called Egiving – available for one time giving as well as allotments • By setting up an automatic allotment in myPay which will be deducted directly from your checking account – allotment only “If you can’t give all year round, give one-time
Sigonella service members hold up signs of what they care about during the 2016 Combined Federal Campaign Overseas (CFC-O) kick off, Oct 4. The 2016 CFC-O theme is “Show Some Love”. (U.S. Navy photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Gabrielle Milly/Released)
contributions through our many fundraisers this campaign season. What if you want to give and are not sure who to give to? You can make an undesignated gift that will give back to Sigonella through the Family Support and Youth Programs (FSYP),” said Chief Beatriz Flowers. If you want any additional information on the program or would like an entire listing of all of the organizations that you can contribute to, go to www.cfcoverseas.org. Follow the 2016 campaign by liking the CFC-O Facebook page and tune in for these upcoming
events: Oct. 11: Show Your Cause Reveal the charitable cause(s) you are passionate about by posting a photo holding a cause board. Nov. 1: Show Some Moves Post a short video of your best dance moves. Challenge others to join you. Nov. 21: Random Acts of Kindness Show how thankful you are during Thanksgiving week by doing a random act of kindness for someone and posting about it.
Naval Air Station Sigonella Celebrates Fire Prevention Week: Oct. 9-14
This year, to commemorate Fire Prevention Week, the NAS Sigonella Fire Department has organized a week full of activities designed to raise fire prevention awareness. In 2015, there were 1,345,500 fires reported in the U.S. alone which caused $14.3 billion in property damage and 3,280 deaths. (U.S. Navy photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Gabrielle Milly/Released) by nicole Ybarra NAS Sigonella Public Affairs
NAS SIGONELLA, Sicily – Fire Prevention Week kicks off Oct. 9 – 14, and features a week filled with information, education and fun. Fire Prevention Week was established to commemorate the Great Chicago Fire of 1871 when the city of Chicago burned from Oct. 8 - 9, leaving 100,000 homeless, more than 17,400 structures destroyed and 250 people dead. According to legend, the fire broke out after a cow, belonging to
Mrs. Catherine O’Leary, kicked over a lamp, setting the barn on fire and eventually the entire city. In 1920, President Woodrow Wilson issued the first National Fire Prevention Day proclamation, and since 1922, Fire Prevention Week has been observed on the Sunday through Saturday period in which Oct. 9 falls. This year, to commemorate Fire Prevention Week, the NAS Sigonella Fire Department has organized a week full of activities designed to raise fire prevention awareness. In 2015, there were 1,345,500 fires reported in the
U.S. alone which caused $14.3 billion in property damage and 3,280 deaths. Fire departments respond to a fire every 23 seconds. “The leading cause of home fires used to be smoking in bed. But we have successfully mitigated that. Now we are seeing the biggest threat is unattended cooking,” said Steven Deida, Chief of Prevention. Fires due to unattended cooking can be easily prevented: don’t leave food unattended! “If you have a cooking fire, don’t touch it. Slide a cutting board or a much larger lid over the fire and shut off the heat source. Don’t put water on it, don’t add flour and don’t remove it because as soon as you move the pan, the fire will grow and likely you will drop the pan,” advises Deida. Deida underscored the importance of smoke detectors which he recommends be checked monthly to ensure they are working properly. "Smoke detectors only have a 10-
year lifespan and the batteries should be replaced once a year," recommends Deida. Fire Prevention Week festivities kick off on Tuesday, Oct. 11. The Fire Department and Red Cross volunteers will be going door to door on Marinai to distribute Fire Prevention handouts. Later that evening, from 6:00 – 7:30 p.m. there will be a firefighting demonstration in front of the Marinai Youth Center where a fire truck will extinguish a vehicle fire, and kids will be able to visit the fire prevention trailer. On Wednesday, Oct. 12 the NAS 1 Fire Station will be hosting an open house from 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. and distributing handouts at the NAS 1 food court from 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. And on Thursday, the Sure Start students will visit the NAS 1 Fire Station from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. and there will be an information table in front of the NAS 2 Minimart from 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. and at the Gym/Connections area from 1:00 – 3:00 p.m.
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Executive Officer, Charles G. McKinney II Buon giorno, Sigonella! Welcome to the new fiscal year! A big “thank you” goes out to everyone involved in the planning and execution of the various Fiscal Year (FY) 2016 budgets supporting the installation. These portfolios were managed exceptionally well this year. Translation: In these times of tough fiscal constraints and an even tougher year ahead of us, we are being great stewards of precious resources (funding) to ensure the American taxpayers are getting the best product and service for their remittance. Have you ever heard the phrase, “Doing more with less?” Press the repeat button because FY 2017 is poised to be a real challenge. Keep up the great work! Speaking of monetary contributions, the Combined Federal Campaign kick-off was earlier this week. The campaign, which will run through December, is the official workplace giving campaign of the Federal government, and is the largest, most successful campaign of its kind in the world. Now is your opportunity to contribute toward improving the quality of life for all through charitable contributions to your favorite cause (of hundreds). If you have questions about CFC, please visit cfcoverseas.org, or contact Chief Flowers at 624-4516. While on the subject of important causes, October is both Domestic Violence Awareness and
Breast Cancer Awareness month. Both affect way too many people each year. However, not all have the resources or support necessary to prevent or combat these challenges. Please give some of your time this month to support events helping to raise awareness and prevent domestic violence and breast cancer – It’s all about the Purple and the Pink! Something else we all need to prevent in our lives is FIRE! Like domestic violence and breast cancer, once fires get going they do nothing but destroy. The good news is most fires and potential fires are preventable. Next week is designated Fire Prevention Week. The Fire Prevention staff will be making their rounds through the community and schools, the Kindergarten class will visit “Sparky” over at the Fire Station, messages will go out on the AFN radio station, and efforts will peak at the fire prevention night being held at Marinai Housing on Oct. 11. This event won’t disappoint with attractions for the entire family like fire gear dress up, a training trailer, many static displays and a live automobile fire extinguishment! Lastly, another round of applause to the NAS Sigonella Galley staff and patrons for catapulting Ristorante Bella Etna to the Ney Award Finals! Competition is down to just two Galleys and ours will have its final inspection later this year. This is definitely one award we deserve to bring home – keep up the great support, Sigonella!
Before I close, today is the final day to purchase Navy Ball tickets! Track down your Navy Ball representative right now and confirm your spot at what will be a great event for all, celebrating our rich heritage. As always, thank you for taking care of one another, staying safe and executing your missions with the highest degree of professionalism. This is truly a base we can all be proud to call home.
Ticket Sales for the 241st Navy Birthday
NAVY BALL TICKET SALES Navy Ball Committee Ticket sales started on August 11, 2016 and will continue until tickets are sold out. Point of Contact: LTJG Krista Morris Point of Contact Phone Number: 624-4925 Point of Contact Email Address: krista.r.morris.mil@mail.mil Cost includes entrance to event, commemorative coin of event, and four-course dinner. Prices: E1-E5: €40 E6-E8, O1-O3: €50 E9, O4-O7: €55
Please see your command representative for more information and to reserve your ticket! DCS: YN2 James Sorrentino NASSIG Ops: ABF2 Taylor Vet Clinic: SPC Mancha Legal: LN1 McKinney AIMD: AM1 Briggs AFN: IC1 Derrance Dye PWD: LTJG Tom Runner FLC: HM2 Johanna Ruggs CTF-67: AO1 Enrico Dagsindal NAVSUP: ABFC Celocia, LS1 Hassan Global Hawk: SMSgt Robert Simpson NMCLANT DET SIG: GM1 Leah Warren NCTS: IT2 Casey Moore, IT2 Tyler Nichols SPMAGTF: HMC Narciso Fontecha, HM2 Brown USNHSIG: LT Tammy Nguyen and HM2 Joseph Aglubat
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THE SIGNATURE U.S. NAVAL AIR STATION SIGONELLA Commanding Officer Capt. Brent Trickel Executive Officer Cmdr. Charles G. McKinney II Command Master Chief CMDCM Mike Kaszubowski
The NAS Sigonella Soccer team played a friendly international match against the HMS Diamond (Royal Navy) soccer team. The match was played at the NAS 1 soccer field. This is the second time for the two teams to meet. Sigonella won the first match against the HMS Diamond team, but lost in the second game. Win or lose, the most important aspects of this interaction are the friendships gained and competitive spirit. The Sigonella team is holding open practice try outs on Wednesdays 1630 at the NAS 2 Turf Field. For more information, call Marlon Gomez at 624-6261.
Name: PO2 Carlos Victoria Dept: NAS Sigonella Fire Dept. Hometown: San Bernardino, Calif. Everyday heroes come from all walks of life, backgrounds and beliefs. They are often not recognized for the hard work they do every day keeping their communities, towns, and families safe. Petty Officer 2nd Class Carlos Victoria is one of those heroes, working and training daily at the NAS 1 Fire Station ensuring military members and their families are safe from fires and disasters. Victoria said, “We do a lot of training on a daily basis and also paperwork. As firefighters, we have a required minimum yearly requirement to fight 10 practice fires a year which we space out periodically throughout the year.” The firefighters on base practice using one of several different live trainers, which include a burn trailer, a burn helicopter, and a burn aircraft so that they know how to fight any fire situation they may come across. Victoria joined the Navy in 2006 to travel and to see the ocean. Being from California, he is no stranger to the sea but found a sense of calm being out on the water. Being out at sea is something he enjoys and looks forward to. He started out at U.S. Naval Air Station Rota when he joined the Navy in
2006 and from there he has traveled to places like Egypt, Jordan, Malta and Spain. Victoria said, “My favorite place so far has to be Madrid, Spain. I was there for five days enjoying the museums, history and culture the city has to offer. It was amazing.” Victoria has been studying to get his degree in General Studies and is only a couple of classes away from graduating. His wife and six-year-old son are back home in California where he plans to return when he decides to leave naval service. Victoria said, “I’ve done firefighting my whole Naval career. I did it while stationed in Rota, and while a fire fighter on the flight deck of a ship. It’s
something that is a part of me now. It’s always been in me and fire fighting was a career path the Navy picked for me; I will definitely continue once I get out.” Besides having a passion for fire fighting, Victoria loves being in the kitchen cooking one of his favorite foods: soup. He misses being at home and being able to make soups and other foods from scratch. For now, he mostly enjoys partaking in one of his other favorite hobbies: photography. Victoria is a valuable asset to the Sigonella community due to all of the hard work he does every day. However, he is looking forward to going back to California and being reunited with his family.
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Characteristics of a Healthy Relationship from fleet and family support center
NAS SIGONELLA, Sicily – It's completely normal to feel a little jealous from time to time, even in the healthiest relationships. You might feel twinges of it if your partner seems more devoted to work than to you, or when a former love interest comes up in conversation. But there might be a problem if that little green monster grows from pint-sized to supersized. The importance of trust Trust is an important part of a fulfilling and safe relationship. Although trust often builds throughout the course of a relationship, trust between two people can suffer, especially if there are unresolved feelings of jealousy. How you and your partner deal with jealousy is crucial to maintaining trust and avoiding more serious problems. Healthy ways to deal with jealousy are: • Talk about your relationship • Speak honestly about how you feel, no matter how painful and scary When jealousy is unhealthy Jealousy is unhealthy when it starts to define a relationship. You might become preoccupied with jealous thoughts and constantly worry about losing the relationship. This kind of intense jealousy can lead to controlling or violent behavior as you try to get control of these feelings and become confident in the relationship. Some negative things you might do include: • Trying to keep your partner from spending time with others • Spying on your partner • Looking through your partner's belongings • Insisting on knowing every detail of your partner's activities
• Constantly asking questions about past relationships • Threatening or intimidating your partner • Becoming physically violent Getting help If you feel overcome by jealousy or are in a relationship with a jealous partner, you don't have to manage the situation on your own. Help is available for you and your partner. A professional counselor can provide individual counseling to help you sort through your feelings, or work with you as a couple to rebuild trust. Find confidential, non-medical counseling through: • Military OneSource • Your installation Family Advocacy Program If you're fearful for your safety or if your relationship has become abusive, there are people
who can help you get safe and stay safe. • Contact your installation Family Advocacy Program or find a domestic abuse victim advocate by calling Military OneSource at 800342-9647. • Call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 800-799-SAFE (7233) for help with safety planning, and finding resources and services in your community. • The Fleet and Family Support Center offers counseling for individuals, couples and families to help develop healthy relationship skills and address stressful situations. Learn more by contacting the Fleet and Family Support Center at DSN: 624-4291, Commercial: 095 56 4291 Reach out for the support you need to keep your relationship healthy and safe.
Need an appointment at the hospital? Call DSN 624-CARE (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, Holidays, or after office hours, please call the Nurse Advice Line at 800-877-660 (local/Italy only) Need a medication refill or results from your Provider? Create an account with Relay Health using your PCM... www.relayhealth.com (click: register, patient, then add PCM)
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Rx Take Back Turn in your unused or expired medication for safe disposal on 19 October, 1200-1400. Location: Medical Homeport Waiting Area, Naval Hospital, NAS 1
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Zafferana Fall Festival Promises Fun for the Entire Family by alberto lunetta
The fall has arrived and it’s time to take a break from the heat and humidity of Sicily’s summers! Fall is the perfect time to take your family to enjoy some delicious Sicilian food, free entertainment with live music, and great fun. Every weekend, several picturesque towns all across Sicily will host food festivals featuring special dishes and produce for which their communities are well known. These festivals attract thousands of visitors who flock to the streets of the historic centers to have fun sampling scrumptious dishes and enjoy entertainment and activities for people of all ages. In the Catania province, the traditional “Ottobrata” fall festival, which kicked off on last Sunday, continues through the end of the month filling the streets of the historic heart of Zafferana. This exciting annual fall festival features a plethora of food and craft vendors. The festival, which is held every Sunday in October in the town's historic center has different themes. The first Sunday in October was dedicated to grape growing, while Etna's Apples (Mele dell'Etna), a variety of delicious apples grown in the local area, were celebrated on the second Sunday in October. The local honey industry will be highlighted on Sunday, Oct. 16 and mushrooms will be the focus of the Oct. 23 Sunday. The last Ottobrata Sunday (Oct. 30) will center on wine and chestnuts. The festival also features arts and crafts booths, textiles, wearable art, handcrafted ceramics, embroidery products, decorative and functional wood, pottery, jewelry, leather, paintings, drawings, prints, and metal work. Festival booths will be open all day, starting at 9 a.m., throughout Zafferana's historic center. There will be booths selling local produce and confectionary products set up in piazza Belvedere, the main square, while food will be cooked in the area located below the square, close to the public gardens. Food highlights include panino con salsiccia e funghi (sandwich with sausage and mushrooms) and panino con carne di cavallo or horsemeat sandwich. If you have a sweet tooth, you can try the scrumptious gelato al pistacchio or pistachio ice cream that is served on a freshly baked wafer, the mouthwatering foglie da tè (tea-leaf shaped biscuits made with almonds and also available with pistachio and hazelnut) and last but not least the sciatore cookies (made with milk and covered by a scrumptious dark chocolate frosting). While you are in Zafferana, don’t forget to sample the delicious Siciliana, a fried calzone filled with tuma cheese and either anchovies or ham that are prepared by local cafes. For more information on the festival and detailed schedules visit http://www.ottobrata.it.
October Events in Italy Story by Italy Magazine
October is commonly a month that promises the best in its showcases of food and drink. One great place to go to this Autumn
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Mark your calendar for the family-oriented Ottobrata fall festival running in Zafferana Etnea through the end of the month and featuring local food specialties, folklore shows and entertainment. (Photo by http://www.iblaeurope.it/)
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Enlisted Rating Modernization Plan – Five Things You Need to Know From Chief of Naval Personnel Public Affairs
Following its review, the Navy announced Sept. 29, 2016, that it will modernize all rating titles for Sailors with the establishment of a new classification system. Here are five things you need to know about this important change. 1) This decision is the result of a comprehensive review of Navy rating titles completed this year by the Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy and his leadership mess. In June, the Navy announced that it would develop a new approach to enlisted ratings that would provide greater detailing flexibility, training and credentialing opportunities, and ultimately translate Navy occupations more clearly to the American public. Establishing a new classification system is the first step of a multi-phased approach. This change will benefit all Sailors with greater career flexibility, both in the Navy and after they depart the service, by being able to better translate their skill sets to prospective employers. Additionally, these changes will provide the Navy opportunities to improve Sailor “Fit” – the right Sailors with the right training and experience in the right billets. 2) Effective immediately, Sailors in paygrades E1-E3 will be addressed as “Seaman,” E4-E6 will be called “Petty Officer Third/Second/ First Class” as appropriate, and Senior enlisted in paygrades E7-E9 will be “Chief,” “Senior Chief,” or “Master Chief ” depending on their paygrade. For example, a Sailor will no longer be called YN2. Instead, they will be called a “Second Class Petty Officer” or “Petty Officer.” There will no longer be a distinction between “Airman, Fireman and Seaman.” They will all be “Seaman.” This cultural change will not happen overnight. It will take a measured approach to make it the norm. 3) The Navy will more accurately identify a Sailors’ skill and training through a “Navy Occupational Specialty” or “NOS” code – a second key component of this change – that will allow greater assignment flexibility for Sailors throughout their career. Sailors may hold more than one NOS, which will give them a broader range of professional experience and expertise opportunities.
NOS codes will be grouped under career fields that will enable flexibility to move between occupational specialties within each field and will be tied to training and qualifications. Advances in technical training realized through Ready Relevant Learning and a more comprehensive picture of billet technical requirements afforded through Billet-Based Distribution will provide the ability to much more closely track a Sailor’s training and professional development and match it to billets. Each NOS will be matched with similar civilian occupations to enable the Navy to identify credentials and certifications recognized and valued within the civilian workforce. For example a hospital corpsman will be matched with the civilian occupation of a medical technician. The Navy will aggressively pursue opportunities for Sailors to earn credentials recognized and held by their civilian counterparts and incorporate those credentials into Sailors’ professional development. 4) The Navy’s Enlisted Rating Modernization Plan transformation will occur in phases over a multiyear period. A working group was formed in July to identify personnel policies, management programs and information technology systems that may require modifications over the years and months ahead. There will be no immediate changes to recruiting, detailing, advancements, training, and personnel and pay processes. Any follow-on changes that are made will proceed in a deliberate process that will enable transitions to occur seamlessly and transparently to the Fleet. You should expect to get plenty of advance notice prior any changes to these very important career processes. 5) This change is one step in a larger effort to modernize our personnel systems. As the Navy transforms its training to a mobile, modular and more frequent system called Ready Relevant Learning, combined with recent creation of the Billet-Based Distribution system that provides a more comprehensive picture of billet requirements Fleet-wide, this enlisted rating modernization plan will provide the ability to much more closely track a Sailor’s training and professional development and match it to billets.
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The Magic of Malaga BY Jessica woo
I recently went to Malaga, Spain and Gibraltar for a long weekend with a couple friends. Malaga is famous as the birthplace of artist Pablo Picasso and a popular tourist destination on the Costa del Sol (Coast of the Sun) in southern Spain. We stayed at an Airbnb in Malaga at the historical center in a pedestrian-only zone. From here it was very easy to walk the entire city and get to all the sites without taking public transportation or renting a car. On the first day we went to the port of Malaga. We immediately saw a Ferris wheel, yachts, a lighthouse and cruise ships. Cruise ships routinely stop at the port and so there are plenty of opportunities to shop and eat near the sea. We discovered that for only 10 euro you can take an hour-long boat tour around the harbor. If you have more time, you can go on a dolphin viewing tour. It took about 20 minutes to walk from the historical center to the beach. The sandy beach is made out of small shells and has a cement sidewalk that lines the beach for about a half mile. There are umbrellas and chairs to rent or you can bring your towel and lie on the beach for free. They have outdoor showers available on the beach which is great for rinsing off after a swim in the sea. The first night we ate a delicious dinner of mushrooms, Iberian ham, grilled Iberian pork, cod fish and of course, sangria. Iberian ham is a specialty in this region and the Spanish take their Iberian very seriously. There are stores specializing in the sale of Iberian ham and they sell ham made from pigs raised from acorns and grains that can
cost anywhere from 10 to 50 euro a plate. Other Spanish specialty dishes we tried on the trip which come highly recommend are papas bravas (spicy potatoes), gazpacho (cold tomato soup), chorizo, octopus, and paella (Spanish rice). For entertainment on the first night we saw a flamenco show. There were four performers, one drummer, one flamenco dancer, a guitarist, and a singer. We experienced flamenco dancing in an intimate environment two beverages were included in the cover charge. The following day, we rented a car and drove 90 minutes to Gibraltar which is the southernmost point of Europe. You need to bring your passport to go to Gibraltar because it is a British overseas territory. The first thing you see as you drive toward Gibraltar is the Rock of Gibraltar. It is a massive, steep rock formation that is 1,400 feet high. We decided to hike to Europa Point to see the Strait of Gibraltar, although it was too hazy on that day to see Morocco. The interactive museum, lighthouse and the Ibrahim-al-Ibahim Mosque are other sites to visit at Europa point. On the final full day we climbed to the Alcazaba of Malaga which is next to a Roman theater. The Alcazaba is a palatial fortification and it is famous for having double wall fortifications. The Alcazba has well maintained gardens, fountains and overlooks the Port of Malaga. North of Alcazba is the Castle of Gibralfaro which has even better views of Costa del Sol. All in all, Malaga and Gibraltar are places to add to your travel plans as there is something for everyone: beach, history, shopping, art, culture, and great food.
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All Hands News Bulletin:
Customer Relations." We are excited to provide these facility improvements to the community.
UNDER CONSTRUCTION! U.S. NAVAL HOSPITAL SIGONELLA Please pardon our dust, but big changes are happening at U.S. Naval Hospital Sigonella! Starting in September 2016, USNH Sigonella's main facility, Building 273, will be undergoing major renovations to increase the functionality, quality, and safety of the building for our patients, staff, and the community. You may have already noticed some minor renovations to administrative areas currently underway. Major construction will begin next week and continue until April 2018. The hospital will receive new flooring in all spaces, an upgraded domestic water piping system, and new public and patient restrooms. Our goal is to limit disruptions to patient care and inconvenience to our patients. All departments will remain operational for the entire period of construction. We apologize in advance for any inconvenience this construction may cause. If you have any concerns regarding safety or have questions about the construction in general, please contact our Customer Service Officer via an ICE comment under "Hospital Staff /
The right to vote is an opportunity afforded to Americans living overseas. With the Presidential Election less than 45 days away, it is important for Sigonella voters to closely watch their PSC mailbox and email for their absentee ballots. Given the mail delays that we may experience in Sicily, it is suggested that personnel who have not received their ballot prior to Oct. 10 go online to fvap.gov and select the absentee ballot link to download a ballot. This is already postage paid; once you print the ballot you can take it to the Post Office on NAS 1 or NAS 2 where they will provide you proof of shipping for your ballot. If you have any questions, contact your unit's Voting Assistance Officer or contact Niki McBain at 624-8293/ 095-86-8293 or Jennifer.mcbain@ eu.navy.mil. Make your vote count!
MAKE YOUR VOTE COUNT!
Sigonella Religious Ministries Department Worship Services Phone Numbers: NAS I 095-56-3975, NAS II 095-86-9049, Chaplain Duty: 335-831-4493, RP Duty: 335-786-1950. Facebook page: www.facebook.com/Naval Air Station Sigonella Chapel ROMAN CATHOLIC • Sunday - 9 a.m. Catholic Mass at NAS 1 Chapel • Tuesday - Friday - 11:30 a.m. at NAS 1 or NAS 2 Chapel PROTESTANT WORSHIP SERVICE • Sunday - 11 a.m. Traditional Worship at NAS 1 Chapel; 6 p.m. Non-Denominational Sunday at NAS 2 Chapel • Wednesday - 7 p.m. Bible Study at NAS 2 PROTESTANT MEN OF THE CHAPEL • Wednesdays 6 a.m. @ NAS 1 Fellowship Hall PROTESTANT WOMEN OF THE CHAPEL • Tuesdays - 9 a.m. at NAS 1 Fellowship Hall; Thursdays 5 p.m. @ NAS 1 Fellowship Hall LATTER-DAY SAINTS • Sunday - 1:30 p.m. at NAS 1 Chapel Contact: sigonellalds@gmail.com or 624-9049
CLUB BEYOND • Middle School Club & Small Group - Tuesday - 2:45 - 4:45 p.m. at NAS 1 Chapel • High School Club and Small Group - Wednesdays - 6 - 8 p.m. at Marinai Home Catholic Religious Education • September - June - 10:30 a.m. at DoDDS Knights of Columbus • First Wednesday of the month - 5 p.m. at NAS 2 Chapel NIGHT STUDY • AA Meetings - Monday - 5:30 p.m., 2nd Floor at NAS 1 Chapel; Thursday - 7 p.m. at NAS 2 Chapel • AA Family Group - Tuesday - 7 p.m. at NAS 2 Chapel • Tuesday - Italian Class - 7 p.m. at NAS 1 Chapel Classroom • Tuesday - Awana Club - 4:45 p.m at NAS 1 Chapel
Weekly Traffic Report: September 26 - October 3, 2016
Ristorante Bella Etna
Breakfast: $3.45 Mon - Fri: 6:30 - 8:30 a.m. Weekend / Holiday: 7-9 a.m.
Lunch: $5.55 Mon - Fri: 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. Weekend / Holiday: 11 a.m. -1 p.m.
Dinner: $4.85 Mon - Fri: 4 - 6 p.m. Weekend / Holiday: 4-6 p.m.
As a reminder to everyone: There are no PTUs allowed at the Galley. Appropriate athletic gear is authorized at the discretion of the Galley staff. Please remember that for sanitation purposes and for the consideration of other customers, if you have been out for PT, been working out at the gym, or have just been engaged in any physical activity where you and or your clothing has become soiled or sweaty you will be asked to turn around.
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Carpal tunnel syndrome is a common injury due to repetitive use and strain of the tendons in the wrist. Symptoms include a feeling of numbness or tingling in the hands or fingers; weakness; and pain. (Photo courtesy of Safety)
How to Prevent Carpal Tunnel Syndrome From NAS Sigonella Safety Department
NAS SIGONELLA, Sicily – Carpal tunnel syndrome is a common injury due to repetitive use and strain of the tendons in the wrist. Symptoms include a feeling of numbness or tingling in the hands or fingers; weakness; and pain. To protect your wrists, try these following measures: • Do exercises to strengthen the opposing muscles in your wrist. • Take frequent breaks to stretch or relax from the repetitive motion. • Make sure your workstation is ergonomically correct, especially your chair and the location and height of your keyboard. • Good posture is very important. • If you have to grip objects, try to use your whole hand, not just your fingertips. • Don't ignore aches and pains that persist. See a doctor. • Use an ergonomic keyboard (split and angled) which may resolve stress and pain issues. Look into getting a prescription from your doctor and try one of these keyboards before you require surgery.
When sitting at a keyboard, here are some things to do: • Your forearms should be parallel to the floor, and in line with your wrists. • Use a padded rest for your wrists. Don't rest them on the sharp edge of a desk. • Try to move your fingers instead of your wrists. • Break up the amount of time you spend at the keyboard by taking care of other tasks or duties. Here are a few exercises. To relax your hands and wrists, shake them around in all directions for 10 to 15 seconds. Extend your arms straight out and raise your hands up. Make a fist, then stretch your fingers far apart. Put your hands flat on a table top with your arm about 90 degrees; press down firmly for a few seconds. If you use hand tools, opt for those that have padded and textured handles. Don't grip things more firmly than necessary. For more information, please contact the NAS Sigonella Safety Office at 624-5630 or 624-6261.
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2016 Motorcycle Safety Standown From Nas sigonella Safety Department
NAS SIGONELLA, Sicily – NAS Sigonella recently hosted a Motorcycle Safety StandDown in an effort to capture all new riders recently arrived to the installation during the FY16 PCS season. Riders who attended the event received a comprehensive safety training which included a review of trends in regional accident, trends in accidents Navy-wide, personal protective equipment (PPE) updates, and common motorcycle mishaps prevention. Following the training, Installation Motorcycle Safety Foundation Coach Riders (MSgt. Robert Kolbe, PO2 Rene Castillo, CMC Scott Montejo, and TSgt. Douglass
Hansen) led the group and performed T-Lock safety inspections on the individual motorcycles. Next they demonstrated a series of drills followed up by rider participation. The objective of the drills was to ensure familiarity of the riders with the handling characteristics of the motorcycles in a controlled training environment. The event culminated with a 56-mile Command-sponsored group ride where new riders were paired up with experienced riders to share valuable tips and techniques. Ride to Survive • Don’t assume a driver can see you. Wear helmets
with retro-reflective materials: bright, contrasting clothing; fluorescent vests. • Keep your headlights on at all times. • Be aware of blind spots. If you can’t see the driver’s face in the rear mirror, they cannot see you either. • Use your turn signals and don’t make any sudden moves.
NAS Sigonella recently hosted a Motorcycle Safety Stand-Down in an effort to capture all new riders recently arrived to the installation during the FY16 PCS season. Riders who attended the event received a comprehensive safety training which included a review of trends in regional accident, trends in accidents Navy-wide, personal protective equipment (PPE) updates, and common motorcycle mishaps prevention. (Photo courtesy of Marlon Gomez)
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"EVENTS" continued on Page 6 is Emilia-Romagna, which is packed full of superb food and wine events. These include Comacchio's Eel Festival, which kicks off the month and lasts until Oct. 9 in its historic centre. Here, you will be able to sample some delicious eel-flavoured recipes at the gastronomic stand in Via Fattibello, while various restaurants in the area will also provide some special eel dishes. Meanwhile, in Sant' Agata Feltria, the National White Truffle Fair is open for most of the month from Oct. 2. The event attracts thousands of visitors who come to experience the white truffle, as well as many seasonal products (including mushrooms, herbs and chestnuts) and various other products such as arts and crafts, all given a special homespun charm. Later in the month, on the long weekend of Oct. 21 – 23, GiovinBacco in Piazza arrives in Ravenna. It's a huge wine event that is devoted to Sangiovese and other classic Romagna wines. Visitors can also get a taste for some top quality local foods and drinks in the squares and central streets. If you're a food and drink connoisseur, then Emilia-Romagna is the place for you this October! Greet The Season Autumn Festival, Abbadia San Salvatore Oct. 14-16 Abbadia San Salvatore is the destination for the much-loved Autumn Festival, which takes place over two weekends this October. This event celebrates the dawn of the Autumn season in style. It does so through a bumper crop of entertainments, foods, drinks, and walks. Various stalls will whet your appetite with a selection of sandwich-
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es, cakes, chestnuts, as well as wines, mulled wines and beers. All kinds of music performances can be enjoyed in various destinations in the area of Abbadia San Salvatore. Among the tours on offer are a guided visit of the geological location of Bagni San Filippo, tours of the Mining Museum, and a hike through the Trail of Springs, which takes you from the small village of Vivo d'Orcia climb through to the Camaldolese hermitage dell'Ermicciolo. The latter is the perfect Autumn walk, during which you can experience the colours, sights and natural wonders of the area. Regatta Return Barcolana Regatta, Trieste, Oct. 9 Known as the biggest collection of boats coming together in the Mediterranean, Barcolana Regatta comes to Trieste on Oct. 9. Boating fans will find much to enjoy at the Regatta which commences between the Embankment of Barcola and Miramare, and then arriving in front of the Piazza Unità Trieste. The event (the 48th edition) lasts throughout the day and also through the night, when illuminated night races take place. There are many types of race and event at the Regatta, both lighthearted and more competitive. A wide spread of ages can take part, and this includes the special regatta for youngsters between eight and fifteen years of age. In addition to the races, attendees can enjoy the food, wine and music which cap off a boat festival not to be missed. Movie On Rome Film Festival, Oct. 13-23 This year is the 11th edition of the Rome Film Festival, and again promises to be a monster hit of an event, complete with movie premières and
guest stars. Kicking off the event is the Ewan McGregor-helmed adaptation of Philip Roth's American Pastoral, which also stars the director along with Dakota Fanning and Jennifer Connelly. McGregor is one of the actors present in Rome this Autumn, along with the likes of Viggo Mortensen, who will be discussing his 30-year career. One of the initiatives of the Rome Film Festival is what's known as Close Encounters, which boasts an impressive line-up of guests such as actors Meryl Streep, and Tom Hanks, film-maker Oliver Stone, and author Don DeLillo. There will also be a tribute to director, writer and producer, Michael Cimino who passed away earlier in 2016. Reach the Target Sagra del Tordo, Montalcino, Oct. 29 - 30 This timeless medieval re-enactment of the archery tournament, Sagra del Tordo (Feast Of the Thrush) sees the four neighborhoods of Montalcino compete against each other. This year's agenda begins on Saturday, and includes a procession between Piazza Cavour and Piazza del Popolo, where the draw of the archers of the districts occurs. The tournament itself takes place on Sunday afternoon between the four districts. It follows a number of prior events, including parades, archers' greetings and the blessing of the archers. Display Comic Timing Lucca Comics and Games International Convention, Oct. 29 - Nov. 1 The world of cartoons and comics opens up for fans of this genre in Lucca at the end of this month. The Lucca Comics and Games International Convention celebrates all kinds of cartoons, games and comics. It's an opportunity
PAGE 15 for visiting stands, dressing up or seeing some special guests. This year's line-up includes guest of honor, author Brandon Sanderson, Disney twin animators, character designers and directors, Tom and Tony Bancroft, as well as fantasy legend Terry Brooks and designer Charlie Adlard, who worked on the zombie series, The Walking Dead. Get Into the Halloween Spirit Halloween, Various Destinations, Oct. 31 October is the month in which chains clank, chills fill the air, and ghosts and ghouls come out to play. Yes, it's Halloween again, and Italy loves to party the night away. One of the most famous celebrations is Corinaldo's La Festa di Halloween. Corinaldo has apparently been named the Halloween Capital, and its carnival atmosphere, themed taverns and spooky characters add up to a highly memorable evening that will leave you with a grin bigger than a Jack-O-Lantern. Other great Halloween event destinations include Triora, a Ligurian village that's known for its witch trials in the 16th century. Here, a special Halloween festival is held, complete with themed events during the day and live performances and entertainments. It's worth pointing out that if you're in town in and around the date of Halloween, then a good number of local businesses will get in on the action, with restaurants concocting special spooky recipes or cinemas making you dive behind the seat with screenings of classic horror movies. Amusement parks are also known for getting into the spirit of things. Gardaland's super themed party is a good one to try, and includes music, parades and a fireworks display.
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