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Patrol Squadron VP-47 gives back
Sailors assigned to the Golden Swordsmen of Patrol Squadron (VP) 47 pose for a picture at the Love and Hope Children’s Orphanage in El Salvador. The Sailors have dedicated more than 100 hours to volunteering and raised more than $2,000 to assist in the daily expenses at the orphanage. (U.S. Navy photo courtesy of VP-47/Released) BY MC2 stacy laseter Patrol Squadron-47
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ince departing in May for a sixmonth deployment, the Golden Swordsmen of Patrol Squadron VP-47 have made community relation (COMREL) events a focused part of their service. These COMREL events highlight the squadron’s dedication to helping the host nation communities while advancing multi-national cooperation and understanding. Regularly deployed to Sicily, Djibouti and El Salvador, the squadron has also supported detachments to Spain, United Kingdom, Bulgaria, Ukraine and Greece. At each turn the Golden Swordsmen have taken time from their busy flight schedule and high operational tempo to interact
with local communities. “A lot of the time military members talk about what they do for their country, which is great, but I like to think about what we do for humanity as a whole,” said Yeoman 2nd Class Toni Gonzalez. The Golden Swordsmen have devoted countless man hours to the many COMREL projects they have undertaken such as painting a kindergarten’s playground in Bulgaria, lawn and garden maintenance and upkeep at the Instituto San Guiseppe Orphanage in Sicily, Habitat for Humanity projects in El Salvador, as well as feeding and caring for infants at an orphanage in Djibouti, just to highlight a few. “It gives an insight into local culture,
and I really enjoy helping with the kids," where we deploy. VP-47 Commanding Officer, Cdr. said Lt. Jamie Mills, who participated in the Djiboutian COMREL events. "It is Brian Erickson, reflected on the contriinteresting to see the difference in living butions of the Golden Swordsmen, “I am conditions, and it makes me very grateful so proud of these Sailors, they have really stepped up on this deployment, executing for my family and many other blessings.” The chance to help others has also important missions across the globe and served to strengthen the bonds between selflessly dedicating their off-duty time to Golden Swordsmen, who are busy work- help less fortunate members of the coming around the clock supporting a multi- munities from where we are flying. Partude of maritime and contingency opera- ticipating in community relation events is a great experience for these young Sailors, tions around the world. “The Habitat for Humanity volunteers it gives them a sense of pride and helps weren’t expecting so many Sailors to come them grow as compassionate leaders.” The Golden Swordsmen look forward and help out. It was just an amazing experience,” said Intelligence Specialist 3rd to continuing their strong tradition of Class Desiree Nunn, who coordinated the giving back to the communities in which events in El Salvador. “It was also nice to they serve. The Golden Swordsmen are currently hang out and get to see something new.” on deployment to U.S. 4th and Sixth Fleet Mills agrees, saying, “If we volunteer as a squadron, it makes us better members areas of responsibility in support of maritime security operations and theater secuof the community and of the Navy.” The squadron’s most recent COM- rity cooperation efforts. REL event was in support of the Love & Hope Children's Orphanage in El Salvador. The home has provided food, shelter, safety, education, and love to more than 30 children. The VP-47 El Salvador detachment has dedicated more than 100 hours and donated more than $2,000 providing more than one month’s operational expenses for the orphanage. This continued engagement is a great exam- Sailors assigned to the Golden Swordsmen of Patrol ple of the greater good the U.S. Squadron VP-47 remove weeds from Instituto San Navy brings to the host nation Guiseppe, a local orphanage in Sicily. (U.S. Navy photo and the people of the countries courtesy of VP-47/Released)
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ON THE GO WITH MWR
The Godfather Tour with ITT
Bar Vitelli is the bar shown in the movie, The Godfather where Michael meets Apollonia’s father. Photo courtesy of MWR)
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he first thing that comes to mind when you think of Sicily might be oranges, hand painted ceramics, prickly pears or the beautiful lava rock beaches. For many who’ve never visited the island, the mafia is likely to be a first thought - with all knowledge of Sicily coming from Francis Ford Coppola’s famous movie series, The Godfather. The Godfather trilogy, based on Mario Puzo’s book, is based on a fictional Sicilian-American crime family, originally from Corleone, Sicily. Several of the scenes take place in Sicily, however, when Coppola and Puzo scouted for filming locations for the original 1972 film, they discovered that Corleone was too modern to provide a backdrop for scenes taking place around 1950. So they chose the small towns of Forza d’Agrò and Savoca. ITT’s tour visits both cities. Forza d’Agrò, is the location where two churches were used in the films; the Cathedral of Forza
d’Agrò and The Church of the Holy Trinity. The first is featured in the first two Godfather films in the scenes where Michael walks through town and later when young Vito Andolini escapes from Corleone. The other church is used in the third film. Each is a typical Italian church façade, but very recognizable from the movies. The most fascinating part of the trip is the stop in Savoca. This pretty little town is nestled on a hill overlooking a landscape of rocky, rolling hills and the Ionian coast. The first familiar spot you see is Bar Vitelli, the bar used in the scene where Michael meets Apollonia’s father and arranges to meet her. This bar looks almost exactly as it does in the film. Outside, the table where Michael and his men sat is set up with toy guns and a flat cap for a cheesy and fun photo opportunity. The inside of the bar is plastered with photos from the film. They sell the usual café and granite, along with post cards, t-shirts and a few other small memorabilia. A small square sits across from Bar Vitelli with an unbelievable overlook and a silhouette of Francis Ford Coppola. From the square you can see a church at the top of the hill. This is the church of St. Lucia. It’s where Michael Corleone and Apollonia were married. It’s a small trek uphill but it’s worth the trip to kneel on the step where they did, and march down the hill with the movie’s theme music playing in your head. For a true The Godfather fan, this is a magical experience. ITT’s trip to Forza d’Agrò and Savoca is a once in a lifetime opportunity for any fan of the movie. The trip is coming up again on Saturday, Oct. 26. For more information, call ITT at 624-4777.
The church of St. Lucia, and it’s where the characters from the movie The Godfather Michael Corleone and Apollonia were married. (Photo courtesy of MWR)
Midtown Movie Theaters Schedule & Descriptions
Tuesday, Oct. 15 Friday, Oct. 11 *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.
5:00 PM City of Bones 5:30 PM One Direction 3D 7:30 PM The World's End 8:00 PM You're Next
Tuesday, Oct. 15 *Breakfast: Farina, Oven Fried Bacon, Grilled Sausage Patties, Asstd Omelets, Eggs to Order, Roasted Potatoes, French Toast, Biscuits and Gravy, Asstd Doughnuts. *Lunch: Bouillon Soup, Mexican Tacos, Chicken Fajitas, Burritos, Refried Beans, Oriental Fried, Mexican Rice, Cabbage, Corn Kernel, Cake. *Speed line: Panini, Sandwich. Dinner: Cream of Broccoli Soup, Beef Stew, Spaghetti Garlic & oil, Carrots Slices, Cake.
Saturday, Oct. 12 *Breakfast: Farina, Grilled Ham Slices, Oven Fried Bacon, Asstd Omelets, Eggs to Order, Roasted Potatoes, Buttermilk Pancakes, Asstd Doughnuts, Crumb Cake. *Brunch: Breakfast Items, Chicken Gumbo Soup, Roast Beef, Tossed Green Rice, Peas w/ Carrots, Cauliflower Au Gratin, Brown Gravy, Cake. *Dinner: Onion Soup, Spaghetti w/ Meat Sauce, Pizza, Steamed Rice, Glazed Carrots, Broccoli, Cake.
Wednesday, Oct. 16 *Breakfast: Rolled Oats, Creamed Ground Beef, Oven Fried Bacon, Asstd Omelets, Eggs to Order, Roasted Potatoes, Pancakes, Biscuits, Asstd Doughnuts, Bear Claw. *Lunch: Beef Noodle Soup, Lasagna, Fish w/ Cherry Tomato Sauce, Steamed Rice, Franconia Potatoes, Corn, Mix Vegetable, Cookies. *Speed line: Grilled Cheese/Hamburger, Baked Beans, French Fried Potatoes. *Dinner: French Onion Soup, Baked Chicken, Spaghetti w/ meat sauce, Steamed Rice, Potatoes Au Gratin, Steamed Peas & Carrots, Cauliflower, Cookies.
Sunday, Oct. 13 *Breakfast: Rolled Oats, Grilled Minute Steak, Oven Fried Bacon, Asstd Omelets, Eggs to Order, Roasted Potatoes, French Toast, Asstd Doughnuts. *Brunch: Breakfast Items, Broccoli Soup, Steamed Rice, Pork Chops W. Mushroom Gravy, Corn O’Brien, Green Beans, Cookies. *Dinner: Beef Rice Soup, Chicken Cacciatore, Spaghetti Carbonara, Steamed Rice, Mixed Vegetables, Squash, Natural Pan Gravy, Sugar Cookies.
Thursday, Oct. 17 *Breakfast: Hominy Grits, Corned Beef Hash, Oven Fried Bacon, Asstd Omelets, Eggs to Order, Roasted Potatoes, French Toast, Asstd Doughnuts, Raisin Muffin. *Lunch: Vegetable Supreme Soup, Roast Pork loin, Fried Chicken, Steamed Rice, Roasted Garlic Potatoes, Seasoned Mix Vegetables, Club Spinach, Cherry Cobbler. Speed line: Italian Sausage W/Onion & Pepper. *Dinner: Tomato Bouillon Soup, Spaghetti and Meatballs, Turkey Cheese Sandwich, Rice Pilaf, Corn Kernel, Cherry Cobbler.
Monday, Oct. 14 *Breakfast: Rolled Oats, Minced Beef, Oven Fried Bacon, Asstd Omelets, Eggs to Order, Roasted Potatoes, Waffles, Asstd Doughnuts, Cinnamon Rolls. *Lunch: Chicken Gumbo Soup, Hamburger Yakisoba, Baked Fish, Steamed Rice, Oven Browned Potatoes, Green Peas, Seasoned Summer Squash, Spice Cake w/ Frosting. *Speed line: Pizza Asstd *Dinner: Minestrone Soup, Savory Baked Chicken, Pasta Siciliana, Pork Fried Rice, Broccoli Parmesan, Cake w/ Frosting.
Friday, Oct. 18 *Breakfast: Rolled Oats, Grilled Sausage Patties, Oven Fried Bacon, Asstd Omelets, Eggs to Order, Roasted Potatoes, Waffles, Asstd Doughnuts, Cinnamon Rolls. *Lunch: Chicken Corn Chowder, Baked Fish, Meat Loaf, Paprika Buttered Potatoes, Glazed Carrots, Broccoli, Crisp Drop Cookies. Speed line: Grilled Cheese/Hamburger, Baked Beans, French Fried Potatoes. *Dinner: Chicken Noodle Soup, Roast Turkey, Fishwich Sandwich, Tossed Green Rice, Chicken Gravy, Corn O’Brien, Green Beans, Crisp Drop Cookies.
Wednesday, Oct. 16 5:00 PM Gravity 3D 5:30 PM Getaway 7:30 PM The Butler 8:00 PM Riddick
Friday, Oct. 11
2:00 PM Cloudy Meatballs 2 3D 5:00 PM Captain Phillips 5:30 PM Gravity 7:30 PM World's End 8:00 PM Insidious Chapter 2
Saturday, Oct. 12
PG PG-13 PG-13 R PG-13
2:00 PM One Direction 3D 2:30 PM Cloudy Meatballs 2 4:30 PM Captain Phillips 5:00 PM Riddick 7:30 PM The Family
PG PG PG-13 R R
2:00 PM Cloudy Meatballs 2 3D 2:30 PM Getaway 4:30 PM The Family 5:00 PM City of Bones 7:30 PM Insidious Chapter 2
PG PG-13 R PG-13 PG-13
Sunday, Oct. 13
Monday, Oct. 14 Columbus Day
As a reminder, all dependents are always welcome at the galley! Please provide any negative or positive feedback, there is a suggestions box near the entrance to the galley, next to the serving line.
3:00 PM Cloudy Meatballs 2 3D 3:30 PM The Family 5:30 PM Captain Phillips 6:00 PM Insidious Chapter 2
PG R PG-13 PG-13
Thursday, Oct. 17
5:00 PM Getaway 5:30 PM Cloudy Meatballs 2 7:30 PM The World's End 8:00 PM Hansel & Gretel
Friday, Oct. 18
5:00 PM Rush 5:30 PM Gravity 7:30 PM Insidious Chapter 2 8:00 PM Prisoners
Saturday, Oct. 19
2:00 PM Hotel Transylvania 3D 2:30 PM One Direction 4:30 PM Prisoners 5:00 PM Riddick 7:30 PM Rush
Sunday, Oct. 20
PG-13 PG R R PG-13 PG-13 PG-13 R PG-13 PG R R R PG-13 PG-13 R PG PG R R R
2:00 PM Cloudy Meatballs 2 3D PG 2:30 PM Hotel Transylvania PG 4:30 PM Gravity 3D PG-13 5:00 PM The Family R 7:30 PM Captain Phillips PG-13
Movie Premiere
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CAPTAIN PHILLIPS ... PG-13 STARRING: Tom Hanks, Barkhad Abdi, Barkhad Abdirahman The true story of Captain Richard Phillips and the 2009 hijacking by Somali pirates of the US-flagged MV Maersk Alabama, the first American cargo ship to be hijacked in two hundred years (134 m.) INSIDIOUS: CHAPTER 2 ... PG-13 STARRING: Patrick Wilson, Rose Byrne, Barbara Hershey The haunted Lambert family seeks to uncover the mysterious childhood secret that has left them dangerously connected to the spirit world (106 m.) GRAVITY 3D ... PG-13 STARRING: Sandra Bullock, George Clooney, Ed Harris A medical engineer and an astronaut work together to survive after an accident leaves them adrift in space. (90 m.) PRISONERS ... R STARRING: Hugh Jackman, Jake Gyllenhaal, Viola Davis When Keller Dover's daughter and her friend go missing, he takes matters into his own hands as the police pursue multiple leads and the pressure mounts. But just how far will this desperate father go to protect his family? (153 m.) THE FAMILY ... R STARRING: Robert De Niro, Michelle Pfeiffer, Dianna Agron The Manzoni family, a notorious mafia clan, is relocated to Normandy, France under the witness protection program, where fitting in soon becomes challenging as their old habits die hard (111 m.) Rush ... R STARRING: Daniel Brühl, Chris Hemsworth, Olivia Wilde A re-creation of the merciless 1970s rivalry between Formula One rivals James Hunt and Niki Lauda (123 m.)
Movie schedule is subject to change. Please call to confirm. Movie Hotline: 624-4248