60th year, No. 7
Serving the NATO, Naples and Gaeta Military Community in Italy
Friday, February 20, 2015
Carter ‘Will Help Keep Our Military Strong,’ President Says DoD News, Defense Media Activity
Rainy day with occasional sun breaks summed up a unique experience for 24 Sailors and family members during the USO Naples Tour of Pompeii and Sorrento Feb. 7. A precise point of time and a combination of rain and sun break resulted in a colorful rainbow over the horizon of the Sorrento coastlines. Photo by Cmdr. Don Biadog Jr.
Naples High School Senior Wins 2015 Youth of the Year From Naples High School
Dakota Duggar has been selected as the Naval Support Activity Naples 2015 Youth of the Year Winner. Duggar, a senior at Naples High School (NHS), exemplifies outstanding service to our community and has built his leadership skills by participating in many Teen Center programs/trips, NHS clubs and countless activities. He is an active member of the Naples Teen Center, the executive officer of Navy Junior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (NJROTC),
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Dakota Duggar has been selected as the Naval Support Activity Naples 2015 Youth of the Year Winner.
CAPTAIN’S CORNER. . . . . . . . . 2 BASE NOTES. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 ITALIAN NEWS . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 NAVY HISTORY / SPOTLIGHT. . 4 FFSC CALENDAR . . . . . . . . . . . 5 SOUND OFF . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 MOVIES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 USO TOURS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
MILITARY SAVES WEEk . . . . . . page 5
PRESIDENTS’ DAY . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 12
WORD SEARCH / COLOR ME 12 JOBS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Ash Carter, a former deputy defense secretary who received a 93-5 affirmative vote by the U.S. Senate to succeed Chuck Hagel as defense secretary Feb. 12, received a welcome back and praise from President Barack Obama. “Ash Carter served as a key leader of our national security team in the first years of my presidency, and with his overwhelming bipartisan confirmation by the Senate today, I’m proud to welcome him back as our next secretary of defense,” Obama said in a White House statement issued today. “With his decades of experience, Ash will help keep our military strong as we continue the fight against terrorist networks, modernize our alliances, and invest in new capabilities to keep our armed forces prepared for long-term threats.” As secretary of defense, the president continued, “Ash will play a central role in our work with Congress to find a more responsible approach to defense spending that makes the department more efficient, preserves military readiness, and keeps faith with our men and women in uniform and their families. “We have the strongest military in the history of the world,” Obama added, “and with Secretary Carter at the Pentagon and our troops serving bravely around the world, we’re going to keep it that way.” Hagel will remain in office as defense secretary until Carter is sworn in.
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PANOrAMA February 20, 2015
CAPTAIN’S CORNER
Cover Design Contest for ‘Benvenuti a Napoli 2015’
By Capt. Doug Carpenter NSA Naples Commanding Officer
It seems the rain has finally let up a bit, the sun is coming out, and spring is finally within sight. We live in a remarkable area that affords so many opportunities to visit historic and stunning areas. Even our day-trip options are awe inspiring - whether it’s the gladiator amphitheater in Santa Maria Capua Vetere, the impressive sites of Pozzuoli, a hike to the brim of Mount Vesuvius or a stroll through the recovered streets of Pompeii. Just this weekend, we took a trip to see the Solfatara – simply amazing! Please continue to take advantage of these opportunities, but also pay attention to current events and be mindful of your surroundings when traveling. If you haven’t registered in our emergency notification system AtHoc, please get in contact with my Emergency Management team. It is easy to register, and the information you get from this service could make the difference in an emergency situation. The safety of our military community serving and living here is my number one priority. Be smart guests in Italy and always report suspicious activity to Security. In addition to innumerable travel opportunities, we also have many options for mentoring our youth and helping them to make a difference. I’m sure many of you have seen the Girl Scouts out in force selling cookies, which helps them with activities throughout the year. The Boy Scouts and Cub Scouts also offer great character-building events including camping and white-water rafting. The Athletics Booster Club is always on the hunt for more people to help with our school sports programs. A lot of work goes into planning and implementing travel around Europe so that our kids benefit from having more competitive opportunities. The Naples Overseas Support Club and its Thrift Store contribute a significant amount of resources to the community – their volunteers and supporters make our community a better place. It’s great to know there are so many volunteers keeping our programs functioning at an exemplary level. If YOU are able to volunteer for one of these programs, or any of the many others, reach out and help make a positive impact. One more thing to think about is that our great pool of volunteers is constantly fluctuating. If you’re not moving to your next duty station this year, maybe you’re helping to sponsor a family scheduled to arrive. Being a good sponsor is critical to making a smooth transition from one station to the next, and even more critical when moving to an overseas location. Sponsors should make early contact and keep the discussion going to ensure new arrivals are prepared. Did you secure pet-friendly accommodations, did you add the children to the CDC wait list; these are among the many things a good sponsor works out as early as possible. The summer PCS season is approaching quickly. Give a call to the Fleet and Family Support Center if you would like to be a sponsor for your command and go through their fantastic course. It offers an amazing amount of material and even a checklist to follow to ensure you’re taking care of the future members of our community. Please be vigilant, drive safe, recycle and help keep the base looking good. Thanks again to all of you who make a positive impact in our community.
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Community members of all ages are invited to take part in a contest to design this year's front cover of Benvenuti a Napoli – A Newcomer’s Guide to Naples. NSA Naples Public Affairs and Stampa Generale, publishers of the welcome-aboard book and Panorama base newspaper, are organizing the contest to get a design from our own military community. There will be 3,000 copies printed, as well as an online version located at www.cnic.navy.mil/naples. The book is sent in welcome-aboard packages and is oftentimes the first glimpse into life stationed in Naples. Credit for the cover design will be given on page 2 of the book. Photography, drawings, illustrations and any other artistic medium can be used to represent Naples and the Campania Region for arriving personnel and their families. Submissions can be any file type, but must be printable at a minimum of 5”x7” at 300DPI (Dots Per Inch). Entries will be accepted through emails to pao_naples@eu.navy.mil until midnight March 13. Please call DSN 626-5912 or 081-568-5912 for additional information.
CMVRO in New Office at Capodichino The Central Motor Vehicle Registration Office at Capodichino is now located in the Capo Landing (building 450) across from the base gym. The Capodichino office is able to offer the same services as the Support Site office with the exception of scrapping your vehicle- unless you deliver the vehicle to the scrap yard behind the Support Site hospital before arriving at the Capo office. Calling for an appointment helps reduce lengthy wait times. Call the new office at DSN: 626-2831/2 or 081-568-2831/2.
Easter Eggstravaganza Volunteers Needed Easter Eggstravaganza will be celebrated at Carney Park March 28. Volunteers are needed to help guard the fields, monitor the Bounce House, assist with setup, operate the kiddie train and handle candy distribution. Transportation is available for volunteers, if needed. Contact the Youth Center at DSN 629-4722 or 081-811-4722 to find out how you can help.
Now- March 18: Registration Open for Youth Spring Tee-Ball, Baseball and Softball Register now through March 18 for the Youth Spring Tee-Ball, Baseball and Softball leagues. Register at the Capodichino CDC, Support Site CDC or Support Site Youth Center Monday through Friday from 6 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Start Smart Tee-Ball is for children ages 3 and 4 and is free of charge, while baseball and softball are for youth ages 5 years and above with a cost of $50 per participant. At registration, proof of age, completed registration and Child and Youth Program forms and a PAYS online training certificate must be provided. There will be team assessments for youth ages 9 and above on March 17 and 18 at the Support Site fields at 4 p.m. For more details, contact Youth Sports at DSN 629-4792 or Youth Activities at DSN 629-4722.
and up. All prices include equipment and field fees for the session. Paintballs are available for purchase. For more information, call the Carney Park NOR Center at 081-526-1579 or 081-526-3395.
Feb. 21: ZumbaFest at Support Site Gym Join a two-hour Zumba dance party for some fun fitness moves and prizes from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Support Site gym on Saturday, Feb. 21. The program is open to ages 10 and above and costs one fitness coupon, which is purchasable at the Support Site Fitness Forum and Capodichino Fit Zone. For more information, call DSN 626-4266 or 081-5684266.
Feb. 23: Registration for Session 3 Group and Private Swim Lessons Register in person at the Capo Fit Zone pool for Session 3 Group Swim Lessons, which will take place March 7, 14, 21 and 28. Lesson dates and times depend on age and skill levels. Cost is $30 per person for one session of four, 40-minute lessons. Private lessons are also available on Saturday mornings. Cost is $20 per person for a 30-minute, one-onone instruction class, or $74 for a package of four private lessons. For more information, call DSN 6264254 or 081-568-4254.
Feb. 24: African American/ Black History Month Celebration The Combined Multi-Cultural Heritage Committee invites everyone to join in a celebration for African American/ Black History Month. The theme is "A Century of Black Life, History, and Culture.” The event will be held on Tuesday, Feb. 24 from 11 a.m. to noon in the Capodichino base theater, followed by a potluck in the theater lobby. For more information or to participate in future committee events, please contact PSC Watkins at DSN 6264618 or IS2 Andrews-Schiro at DSN 6263055.Weekly meetings are held every Wednesday at 2 p.m. in the Capodichino Fellowship Hall.
Feb. 24: Tacos for Troops Join the USO for Taco for Troops at the Capo Lounge located on the first floor of the Air Terminal on Tuesday, Feb. 24 from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Community members will be able to customize tacos with a full table of toppings. Quench your Mexican craving with the free USO lunch. For more information, please call DSN 626-5713 or 081-568-5713.
Feb. 24: Couples Communication Class at FFSC
A Couples Communication class is being held at the Fleet and Family Support Center for participants to learn healthy communication skills, understand ways to build connections and handle conflict. Some topics discussed will include couple dynamics, the 5 Love Languages and non-violent communication. The class is open to all couples, regardless of marital status. The class will be held on Tuesday, Feb. 20: MMA Fighters at the Support Site Feb. 24 from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Support Site FFSC. For more information or to register, stop by Fitness Forum Gym the front desk or call DSN 629-6372 or 081-811See Mixed Martial Artist fighters in action with their 6372. exercises and stretch routines. Visiting athletes will be Nate Quarry, Ed Herman, Tom Lawlor, Erin Feb. 28: Parents’ Night Out Toughill and Ryan Jimmo. The show is open to all Parents can take the night off on Saturday, Feb. 28 ages and will begin at 5:30 p.m. Wear fitness attire if you would like to participate in an interactive session from 4 p.m. to midnight. The Support Site Child Development Center will be open so parents can enjoy with the athletes. For more information, call DSN the time with spouses, family or friends. Cost is $4 626-4894 or 081-568-4894. per hour. Children accepted are from ages 6 weeks to 6th grade. Register at the Support Site or Feb. 21: Paintball at Carney Park Capodichino CDC from 6:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. by Feb. 20. Open Play from 10 a.m. to noon for $10 per person, For more details, contact DSN 629-4390 or 629-4989. ages 15 and up. Private or Organizational Group play will be from 2 to 4 p.m., $50 for up to 6 people, ages 10 See BASE NOTES Page 13
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PANOrAMA February 20, 2015
ITALIAN NEWS BRIEFS the temple built by Emperor Vespasian around 75 AD. This temple, one of the five Imperial Forum, is currently not well known because most of the remains are QUIRINALE PALACE – HOME OF POPES, underground. The goal is to reassemble KINGS, PRESIDENTS, OPEN FOR TOURS the five marble columns of the Egyptian The 12th Italian president of Italy, Sergio portico that surrounded the temple. One Mattarella, will soon open his current of- of the original walls from the temple was ficial residence to visitors every day. The incorporated into the Church of Saints Quirinale palace is located on the QuiriCosima and Damiano in the Roman nale Hill, the highest of the Seven Hills Forum. Holes that were once used to affix of Rome. The Palace housed 30 popes, a marble map of ancient Rome around four kings of Italy and 12 presidents of the third century AD can still be seen. Acthe Italian Republic. It is the sixth cording to tradition, April 21 is the date largest palace in the world with an area when Rome was founded in 753 BC. of 110,500 square meters, which in terms of comparison is 20 times the size of the CHINESE NEW YEAR White House. The Palace is currently The celebration of the Chinese New Year open for visitors on Sunday morning and 2015 will be even taken place in Naples, for special exhibition. in Piazza Plebiscito, Feb. 21 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. The celebration was organized by the Confucius Institute and the UniExpo 2015 opens in Milan May 1 and will versity of Naples “L’Orientale.” According run through the end of October. Its theme to Chinese tradition, the New Year folis “Feeding the planet, energy for life.” lows the phases of the moon and sun for This embraces technology, innovation, measuring the flowing of time. Numerous culture, traditions and creativity and initiatives and activities will attract how they relate to food and diet. Visitors tourists with the traditional dance of the to Italy during the Milan Expo 2015 dragon, martial arts exhibitions, and world's fair will have access to “100 Open manufacturing of kites. Gardens of Italy,” a project whose itinerary includes the marvelous Italian garROCK dens of Villa Arconati, Vatican gardens The Palazzo delle Arti Napoli (PAN) Muand the pontifical villas of Castel Ganseum in Naples will host a preview event dolfo. of the ROCK! festival for the celebration
EXPO 2015 OPENS IN MILAN MAY 1
A cultural heritage official announced that for Rome’s birthday on April 21, the Temple of Peace, one of the structures of the Imperial Forum, will rise again thanks to a reconstruction of five columns missing from what remains of
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ROME’S TEMPLE OF PEACE TO RISE AGAIN
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of the Black History Month Feb. 20 at 5:30 p.m. Admission is free. The happening is dedicated to the music, history, culture and music of African-Americans, and also to the 100 years of the Association for the Study of African-American Life and History. The PAN Museum is located in via dei Mille 60, Naples.
In Memoriam:
Richard D. Copson Richard D. Copson, U.S. Navy Senior Chief Petty Officer (Retired), 87, long-time resident of Naples passed away on Feb. 9, 2015, after a long illness. He will be interred at the family plot in Meta di Sorrento. Richard is survived by his wife, Carmela; daughter, Margaret; and sons, Donald and Michael.
USO NAPLES is looking for outgoing and enthusiastic volunteers to join their committee to make a tangible difference in the community through special events and outreach. If interested, please email Shannon McCaulley at shannon.mccaulley@uso.it or call the USO Capodichino office at DSN 626-5713. NAPLES OVERSEAS SUPPORT CLUB (NOSC) is seeking committed members to serve as Vice President of Fundraising, Membership Chairperson, Parliamentarian, and Shopping on the Boot Editor for the 2014-15 board term. For more information, please visit www.noscitaly.com or email noscitaly@gmail.com. THE TRANSATLANTIC COUNCIL OF THE BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA is looking for Eagle Scouts in the Naples community to update the National Eagle Scout Association database. All Eagle Scouts, both active and not active in scouting are asked to send an email with their last name, first name, email address, hometown/community, and council/district name where they earned their Eagle rank, to Troop 007 committee chair Jeff Arter at jeffarter@hotmail.com. "Once an Eagle, always an Eagle." NAPLES AMERICAN RED CROSS (ARC) needs volunteers. If you are interested in volunteering or in taking a CPR/First Aid class, call 081-568-4788 or 626-4788 for more information. You can also "like" our Facebook page - American Red Cross Naples - to keep up with current opportunities. NAPLES HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETIC BOOSTER CLUB is looking for new board members. Consider offering your time to further the work of the Athletic Booster Club. The club is accepting nominations and applications for the 2014-15 Board. We will call for a membership-wide vote in May, with the new Board installed in June. The current board is working to have summer and fall kick off plans in place to ease the transition, as well as a healthy bank account to seed 2014-15 Wildcat Athletics. Job descriptions for president, vice president, treasurer, secretary, membership, Webmaster, publicity/marketing and spirit wear can be found at www.naplesboosterclub.com in the documents section. Please contact president@naples boosterclub.com or membership@naplesboosterclub.com for more information. FLEET AND FAMILY SUPPORT CENTER is looking for volunteers to assist in the event of an emergency. Volunteers could be called upon if families are relocated to Support Site due to a natural disaster or similar emergency that exceeds what the FFSC staff can support. Volunteers may greet families, inquire about needs, organize supplies, complete paperwork, etc. Being on the list does not obligate anyone to a future event. If you are interested in volunteering for this, please call 081-811-6372 or email FFSCNSANaplesItaly@eu.navy.mil. CLUB BEYOND is searching for volunteers to serve as Adult Leaders. Leaders assist in planning, setup and conducting small group meetings with students in grades 7 through 12. Leadership training lasts a month. If interested, please contact Arturo Paulino at apaulino@clubbeyond.org for an appointment
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NAVY HISTORY: FIRST AMERICAN TO ORBIT EARTH accomplishment brought a sense of pride and relief to Americans, and instantly made the 31-yearold Glenn a national hero. Glenn was born July 18, 1921, in Cambridge, Ohio. He attended Muskingum College in New Concord, Ohio, and received a bachelor’s degree in engineering. He entered the Naval Aviation Cadet Program in March 1942. After graduating, he was commissioned in the Marine Corps in 1943. Glenn was a veteran of both World War II and the Korean War, having flown 149 combat missions. He was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross five times. Glenn completed testpilot school in 1954, and in 1957 he set a transcontinental speed record for the first flight to average supersonic speed (700 mph) from Los Angeles to New York. Glenn had nearly 9,000 hours of flyAstronaut John Glenn with Mercury “Friendship 7” space capsule during ing time, with approxipreflight activities. Photos courtesy of NASA mately 3,000 hours in jet aircraft and more than Story by Gary Nichols word “Friendship” and 218 hours in space. adding the number “7” to He remained with NASA On Feb. 20, 1962, Merhonor his fellow Mercury until 1964, but did not recury Astronaut and Mamembers turn to space after his rine Corps Aviator Lt. He completed three orrecord-breaking flight. It Col. John Glenn became bits around the earth, is widely believed that the third American in reaching a maximum alti- NASA grounded him out space, and the first to tude of approximately of fear that he might be orbit the earth when he 162 statute miles and an injured or killed in a successfully completed orbital velocity of approxspace program that was three orbits aboard the imately 17,500 miles per still, in many ways, in the space capsule “Friendship hour. developmental stage. 7.” The duration of his Their fears were not unStrapped in a cramped flight from launch to founded: The Soviets lost capsule, which sat atop splashdown was nearly their national hero in an Atlas 6 rocket, Glenn five hours. He landed in 1968 when the MiG-15 launched training jet from Cosmonaut Kennedy Gagarin was Space Cenflying crashed. ter at Cape Glenn was Canaveral, promoted to Fla., at 9:47 the rank of a.m. colonel in OcThe official tober 1964 and name for retired from Glenn’s misthe Marine sion was Corps in JanuMercuryary 1965. Atlas 6. Glenn became “Mercury” a business exfor the misecutive until Commemorative stamp featuring John Glenn’s historic orbit around sion program, the his election to earth. named after the United the Roman god of speed, the waters near Grand States Senate in Novemand “Atlas 6” to indicate Turk Island in the Baber 1974. He retired from that this was the sixth hamas, approximately the Senate in January mission to use the new, 800 miles southeast of 1999. faster Atlas rocket as a Cape Canaveral. Finally, on October 29, launch vehicle. As was At the height of Cold 1998, 36 years after his common practice among War tensions and with first flight, Glenn remost pilots, the astrothe launch of the satellite turned to space aboard nauts selected for the Sputnik in October 1957 the space shuttle DiscovMercury program often and the successful orbit of ery. During the mission, gave their capsules perthe earth by Soviet Coshe carried out an extensonal nicknames – Glenn monaut Yuri Gagarin 10 sive number of experiasked his children for months earlier, Ameriments relating to aging suggestions on what he cans feared the Soviet and space travel. Once should name the vessel, Union was winning the more, Glenn became an finally deciding on the space race. Glenn’s American hero.
IN THE SPOTLIGHT
Sebastian Guercia (second from left) with crew members from the USS Mount Whitney (LCC 20). He was invited by the leadership of Mount Whitney to hop onboard the ship to ride with the pilots in recognition of his great support on the way outbound for their deployment. Photo courtesy of USS Mount Whitney
SEBASTIAN GUERCIA Sebastian Guercia has been a local national employee in Gaeta since 1994. A Canadian native, he moved to Italy in the late 1980s. Originally assigned to Naval Support Activity Gaeta as the head disbursing agent where he was selected as Personnel Support Activity Europe Civilian of the Year. Upon Naval Forces Europe transformation, he was selected to be the USS Mount Whitney (LCC 20) Logistics Support Representative (LSR) in 2008. As LSR, Guercia has received multiple letters of appreciation from Mount Whitney leadership as well as continuous praise and accolades from piers and customers alike. Guercia is on call 24/7 and is always there to support the Sixth Fleet flagship and the Gaeta community as a whole. Guercia loves the fact his job is diverse, and he has orchestrated countless requirements for husbanding services, barge and crane support, customs clearance, and working parties. “I love working as a Logistics Specialist, the scope of the job is so vast, it’s never the same every day and never boring,” Guercia said. “The challenges come and go, but that’s what keeps us logi’s on our toes.” Guercia hopes to be promoted to management in the future and intends to stay serving the United States Navy for many years to come.
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5 FLEET AND FAMILY SUPPORT CENTER EVENTS THIS WEEK February 20, 2015
NAPLES JANUARY 2015 BIRTHS Jan. 7, 2015, Giulietta Danielle Baker, 7 pounds 7.7 ounces, daughter of Tiffany R. Baker and Mark W. Baker Jan. 8, 2015, Zoe Elizabeth Drake, 8 pounds 13 ounces, daughter of Sheehan R. Drake and SGT Daniel D. Drake Jan. 8, 2015, Lucas Ryan Recosana, 6 pounds 2 ounces, son of Elizabeth M. Johnson-Recosana and SPC Hanz Joseph A. Recosana Jan. 10, 2015, Mya Guinevere Sibley, 6 pounds 8 ounces, daughter of Katrina G. Sibley and SGT Timothy A. Sibley Jan. 11, 2015, Ezra James Howard, 8 pounds 13 ounces, son of Jamie R. Howard and Eric K. Howard Jan. 13, 2015, Evelyn Charlotte Beynen, 7 pounds 7.9 ounces, daughter of Karleen M. Beynen and OR-5 Paul J. Beynen Jan. 20, 2015, Lincoln Christopher Jones,
7 pounds 5.5 ounces, son of Amanda L. Jones and IT2 Christopher A. Jones Jan. 22, 2015, Anna Pauline Rudmann, 7 pounds 10 ounces, daughter of Margaret A. Rudmann and CDR Michael E. Rudmann Jan. 22, 2015, Alaysia Evlyn Payne, 7 pounds 10.1 ounces, daughter of Latoya Payne and CS2 Shawn V. Payne II Jan. 22, 2015, Jayce James Grady, 9 pounds 9.8 ounces, son of OS1 Ginny M. Grady Jan. 28, 2015, Charlotte Kay Callison, 8 pounds 10.3 ounces, daughter of Bailey E. Callison and OS2 Benjamin J. Callison Jan. 31, 2015, Isabelle Rose Tysk, 6 pounds 5 ounces, daughter of Rebecca A. Tysk and Joseph G. Tysk Jan. 31, 2015, Emma June Tysk, 5 pounds 15 ounces, daughter of Rebecca A. Tysk and Joseph G. Tysk
Military Saves 2015 is here
For more information about local Fleet and Family Support Center (FFSC) events, visit www.facebook.com/NaplesFFSC
• Feb. 20: Employment Opportunities in Naples, 1 to 3 p.m., SS FFSC. • Feb. 23: Credit Management, 8 to 10:30 a.m., SS FFSC. • Feb. 23 to 27: Pre‐Retirement, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., SS FFSC. • Feb. 24: Couples Communication 101, 4:30 to 7:30 p.m., SS FFSC. • Feb. 24: Easy Italian (3 Sessions), 9 a.m. to noon, SS FFSC, (3 of 3). • Feb. 26: Ombudsman Assembly Meeting, 6 to 8 p.m., SS FFSC. • Feb. 26: Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) 101, 8 to 10:30 a.m., SS FFSC. • Feb. 27: Nurturing Touch: Child & Infant Massage, 1:30 to 3 p.m., SS FFSC. • Mar. 4: Becoming a Love & Logic Parent (7 Sessions), 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., SS FFSC (3 of 7). • Mar. 4: Saving & Investing, 8:30 to 11:30 a.m., SS FFSC. • Mar. 5: Hand Gestures, 10 a.m. to noon, SS FFSC. • Mar. 5: Prenatal Parenting (3 Sessions), 2 to 3:30 p.m., SS FFSC (1 of 3). • Mar. 5: Real Estate Investing for Beginners, 10 a.m. to noon, SS FFSC.
Call 081-811-6372 for more information or to register. All classes require registration.
ENERGY CONSERVATION Military Saves is here again, and many of the Naples’ area organizations want to help you commit to saving for a better tomorrow. Military Saves is a social marketing campaign to persuade, motivate, and encourage military families, as well as DoD civilians and contractors, to save money every month. To kick-off the 2015 Military Saves Campaign, the Department of Defense has designated Feb. 23 to 28 as Military Saves Week. NSA Commanding Officer Capt. Doug Carpenter signs a proclamation to kick off Since 2007, more Military Saves Week. Photo by MCC Travis Simmons than 180,000 individuals have taken the Military Saves pledge. Last ● Feb 27 Support Site NEX 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. year Military Saves Week had a record 627 orStop by and complete “The Saver Pledge,” ganizations participate, including: 494 installatake home give-aways, pick-up helpful informations, commands, and detachments; 80 tion, and commitment to exercising good finanfinancial institutions; and 53 non-profit organicial habits. zations. By taking the “The Saver Pledge,” you are This year’s focus is on setting a goal, making a promising to save money regularly and encourplan, and saving automatically. Fleet and Famage others to do the same. ily Support Center (FFSC) is partnering with Those who enroll will receive monthly Milicommunity organizations, such as, Community tary Saves electronic newsletters and free myBank, Navy Federal Credit Union, AFN, WIC, FICO credit score. and NMCRS to provide the Naples area comMilitary Saves encourages everyone to build munity with the knowledge and tools that can wealth, not debt by: help individuals set and achieve their long and - Setting-up automatic transfers to savings acshort-term savings goals. There will be three counts booth events held this year: - Establishing short and long-term savings ● Feb. 24 Support Site Hospital first floor 11 goals a.m. to 1 p.m. - Participating in TSP ● Feb. 25 Capo Spine 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. - Reducing or eliminating consumer debt.
The Use of Supplemental Space Heating on NSA Naples Installations From the NSA Naples Energy Management Team
Recently NSA Naples has experienced an increase in energy eonsumption in several buildings throughout the installations. The increase of consumption has been linked to the use of portable electric heaters. In accordance with Naval Support Activity Naples Instruction 4101.1C, the use of portable electric heaters is prohibited without the consent of the Energy Program Manager or the Fire Department. What if my work space is extremely cold? Contact your building manager and request a trouble call be submitted to PWD to verify the temperature of your workspace and check the heating system for proper function. Keep in mind when using portable electric heaters, the excess heat provides a false reading to the room’s thermostat. If the thermostat reads that the temperature in the room is high enough it will not trigger the central heating system to turn on. The use of electric heaters may seem like a solution but could potentially affect the entire heating system, meaning you may be warm in your cubicle but, you may be causing your co-workers to suffer. The use of portable heating systems is also a safety hazard. In small spaces the heaters can cause a fire an potentially can over load electrical circuits. If you notice that portable electrical heaters are being used in your workplace please advise your co-workers of the instruction or contact the Utilities and Energy Management Office to report unauthorized use.
In the event of an emergency or to report a crime, please call the Emergency Dispatch Center at 081568-4911 or 5911. (On-Base Dial 9-1-1) For non-emergency assistance, call 081-568-5638.
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SOUND OFF: WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE GIRL SCOUT COOKIE?
LN2 Diamond Harris “My favorite Girl Scout Cookies are Samoas because it’s like everything you want in one bite.”
LN2 Matthew Burns “My favorite Girl Scout Cookies are the Trefoils because they are good with milk.”
Lt. Matt Knepper “My favorite Girl Scout Cookies are the Samoas, because coconut makes everything better.”
LN2 Matthew Azure “My favorite Girl Scout Cookies are Thin Mints because you can freeze them and eat them with ice cream or blended in a milk shake.”
CE2 Charis DePena “My favorite Girl Scout Cookies are the Samoas because coconut and caramel are the perfect combination.”
U.S. Navy Reserve at 100 Years: Ready Now. Anytime, Anywhere By MC2 Luke B. Meineke, Navy Region Europe, Africa, Southwest Asia Public Affairs
In 2015 the U.S. Navy Reserve will be 100 years old. Designed to "deliver strategic depth and operational capability to the Navy, Marine Corps, and Joint Forces in times of peace or war", the Navy Reserve has provided support in areas from healthcare to special warfare and everything in between. First created in response to the outbreak of World War I, and through the efforts of then Secretary of the Navy Josephus Daniels and his assistant, Franklin D. Roosevelt, legislation for the creation of the Naval Reserve Force was passed on March 3, 1915. Since that time, reservists have served in every major war in which the United States has fought. As of December 2014, 107,687 reservists were serving as either the Selected Reserve (SELRES), or Individual Ready Reserve (IRR) Sailors, providing vital naval warfighting and operational capabilities in myriad roles. SELRES, the largest and most relied upon of the Ready Reserve, consists of drilling reservists and FullTime Support (FTS) reservists. Drilling reservists are reservists who typically fulfill a service commitment of one weekend a month and two weeks a year of drilling and training. They are available for recall to active duty status and represent the
Navy's primary source of immediate manpower. FTS reservists serve fulltime active duty service relating to the training and administration of the Navy Reserve program. They are assigned to shore installations or operational units. IRR reservists are composed of former active duty or reserve military personnel. Though they typically receive no pay and are not obligated to drill, conduct annual training, or participate in any military activities, IRR personnel retain their status as uniformed military personnel. They retain their military specialty (i.e. rate) and rank, and receive benefits like entitlement to a military ID card, or NEX and commissary benefits. Today, reservists assigned to Navy Region Europe, Africa, Southwest Asia (CNREURAFSWA) contribute and help drive the command's mission to provide efficient and effective shore service support to U.S. and allied forces in the Europe, Africa and Southwest Asia area of responsibility. Approximately 400 reservists from 20 different units spread throughout the United States are assigned to CNREURAFSWA. Separated into boat support units (BSU), naval security force (NSF) units and regional units, the reserve unit locations stretch as far west as Las Vegas to as far east as
Long Island, New York, as far south as Corpus Christi, Texas to as far north as Minneapolis, Minnesota. Reservists from these Navy Operational Support Centers (NOSC) are assigned to all the installations that comprise CNREURAFSWA, with the exception of Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti (CLDJ) and Naval Support Facility (NSF) Deveselu, Romania, which has not been officially commissioned. "The NSF units are security units, mostly made up of master-at-arms," explained Regional Operational Support Officer Lt. Cmdr. Micah Weller. "They are dedicated units that can be brought in if there was an increase in the force protection condition (FPCON) level. The BSUs focus on port and air operations, so that would mean boatswain's mates, operations specialists, aviation boatswain's mates (handling), aviation boatswain's mates (fuels) for example. They also provide Department of Defense (DOD) firefighters and our Regional Operations Center (ROC) is augmented from those units." These service members are essential to the CNREURAFSWA mission. The ROC unit's mission is emergency response and watch standing, as well as conducting the exercises necessary to ensure base personnel are prepared in case of an emergency. Weller added that the Operational Support Office does a good job of certifying that the
focus is on finding those billets that aren't manned or locating areas where a command needs support and finding the right reservist or reservists to step in and provide that support and expertise. Most importantly, though, he says due to the training they receive both from the military and from the civilian sector, reservists arrive ready to contribute. "The training prepares them to be that support," Weller said. "For example, master-at-arms conduct all their gun training in the states, so they arrive prepared to augment and support immediately. However, reservists bring a unique set of added skills gained from their civilian jobs. For example, an information systems technician will have his training from the Navy, but after he transferred to the reserves, maybe he worked at a place like Space and Naval
Warfare Systems Command (SPAWAR) and gained this whole different perspective and set of skills." On any particular day, 25 percent of the Navy Reserve is delivering global operational support to the fleet and combat forces. The unique perspective and extensive training has and continues to make them an essential element of the U.S. Navy. On March 3, when the organization celebrates 100 years of dedicated service and sacrifice, reservists can be proud of their heritage and that they carry on a legacy of service with distinction both during peacetime and in times of war, and that they contribute significantly to the Navy's overall mission to maintain, train and equip forces capable of winning wars, deterring acts of aggression and engendering and sustaining freedom of the seas.
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Pompeii and Sorrento USO Tour Rainy day with occasional sun breaks summed up a unique experience for 24 Sailors and family members during the USO Naples Tour of Pompeii and Sorrento Feb. 7. Photos by Chaplain Don Biadog, Jr.
Rosanna Esposito (left), USO Naples Tour Guide, shares a brief history of the ruins of Pompeii during the USO Naples Tour of Pompeii and Sorrento Feb. 7.
Twenty-four Sailors and family members walk around the street of the ruins of Pompeii during the USO Naples Tour of Pompeii and Sorrento Feb. 7. The snow-covered Mount Vesuvius is located in the background.
Rosanna Esposito (left), USO Naples Tour Guide, shares a brief history of the ancient street of ruins of Pompeii during the USO Naples Tour of Pompeii and Sorrento Feb. 7.
St Francis is in the foreground of the Church of St. Francis. The Church was originally an ancient oratory founded by Saint Antonino, the Patron Saint of Sorrento, who dedicated the church to St. Martin of Tours. During the Fourteenth Century the Franciscan Friars transformed it into a church which eventually became known as the “Church of St. Francis.�
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MORE THE INSIDE PAGE NAVY-MARINE CORPS RELIEF SOCIETY OPERATION CLIP & SAVE (coupons): 081-568-3913. ANIMALS WITHOUT LIMITS (AWL) is searching for volunteers who want to help at our Animal Hospice in Lago Patria. We also need volunteers for different projects on the Support Site base. For more information, please contact us at awlrescueteam@ gmail.com or director@animalswithoutlimits.com. THE AMERICAN SOCCER CLUB (ASC) OF NAPOLI is looking for qualified coaches. Those interested in coaching should e-mail doc@ascnapoli.com.
ONGOING/ON THE HORIZON THE NAPLES MIDDLE HIGH SCHOOL MUSIC BOOSTERS Is your Naples Middle High School student in Band, Choir, Orchestra, or Flag Team? If so, then he/she benefits from NMHS Music Boosters! NHMS Music Boosters is a growing organization that ensures all Naples Middle High School music programs continue performing at the highest levels. Help support Music Boosters with your yearly family membership of $25.00 (other membership levels also available). Volunteers are continuously needed to assist with several projects! Email musicboostersnaples@gmail.com or visit us on Facebook "NMHS Music Boosters" for more information. The NAPLES MIDDLE HIGH SCHOOL PTSA is looking for volunteers to help provide information, resources and events that strengthen the connections between students, parents, the school and the community. A yearly membership is $10 and joining is a great way to get involved, meet the teachers, other parents and your child's friends. Email NaplesPTSAteam@ gmail.com or search Naples Middle High School PTSA on Facebook. BOY SCOUT TROOP 007 holds troop meetings every Monday from 6:30 to 8 p.m. in the Support Site Community Center. E-mail the Scoutmaster at scoutmastertroop007@gmail.com or visit these websites at https://www.facebook. com/BSATroop007; https://www.troopwebhost.org/Troop007Naples and https://www. troopwebhost.org/FormHTML.aspx?site=Troop007Naples. COALITION OF SAILORS AGAINST DESTRUCTIVE DECISIONS (CSADD), Naples Chapter meets every 2nd and 4th Wednesday of each month at 1 p.m. in the NSA Naples Chiefs Mess, located by the quarterdeck in Admin I. CSADD's mission is to create a culture in which our shipmates are helping shipmates maintain a course of success through good decision making. For more information, contact MC2 Ramsaran at DSN 626-5249. NAVY LEAGUE NAPLES has three missions: to enhance the morale of active duty personnel and their families; to inform Congress and the American public on the importance of strong sea services; and to support youth through programs such as the Junior ROTC that expose young people to the values of our sea services. Personnel interested in joining or participating with the Navy League should contact Betty Reese at 081-5268051. For more information, visit www.navyleague.org. THE NAPLES TOASTMASTERS CLUB provides materials and experience to improve competent communication and leadership skills. Meetings are at 6:30 p.m. on the first & third Tuesdays of the month at the Support Site Community Center. Guests are always welcome. For more information, visit www.naplestoastmasters.wix.com/toastmastersnaples or like us on Facebook "Toastmasters Naples Italy." NAPLES AREA FIRST CLASS PETTY OFFICERS ASSOCIATION is composed of members from different rates with one mission. As a service organization, we enhance community relations, promote awareness of our duties as Sailors, and fortify the professional and social welfare of our service members. We normally convene every other week alternating Tuesdays and Thursdays. Visit us and learn how you can participate and feel free to bring a friend! For more information, please contact YN1 Gordon at DSN: 626-7733. CLUB BEYOND is a youth group run by Naval Support Activity Naples Religious Ministries. Club Beyond is open to children in grades 7 through 12, and meets Wednesdays at 5:30 p.m. in the Chapel Fellowship Hall at the Support Site. For more information, please contact Arturo at apaulino@clubbeyond.org. ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS hosts English-speaking AA meetings on and off base in the Naples area. For more information, please call 339-267-7075 or visit www.alcoholicsanonymous.eu/countries/italy.htm.
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MOVIE SCHEDULE Friday, Feb. 20 4:30 p.m. Paddington, PG 5:30 p.m. Taken 3, PG-13 7:30 p.m. Selma, PG-13 8:30 p.m. The Boy Next Door, R Premiere
Monday, Feb. 23 Closed, No Movies Tuesday, Feb. 24 Closed, No Movies
Saturday, Feb. 21 3 p.m. The Sponge Bob Movie: Sponge Out Of Water, PG, 3-D 4 p.m. Paddington, PG 5:30 p.m. The Imitation Game, PG-13 7 p.m. The Gambler, R 8:30 p.m. American Sniper, R Sunday, Feb. 22 3 p.m. The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge Out Of Water, PG 4 p.m. The Imitation Game, PG-13 6 p.m. American Sniper, R 7 p.m. The Boy Next Door, R
Wednesday, Feb. 25 4:30 p.m. Selma, PG-13 6 p.m. The Gambler, R, Last Showing 7 p.m. The Boy Next Door, R Thursday, Feb. 26 4:30 p.m. The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge Out Of Water, PG 6 p.m. Woman in Black 2: Angel of Death, PG-13, Last Show 7 p.m. Taken 3, PG-13 Oscar 2015 Contest. Win a FREE month of Movies at Reel Times2 Win a Month of FREE Movies at your MWR Reel Times2 Theater. Just pick up your Ballot from Wednesday Feb. 18 to 21 at the Concession Stand and enter to win. Winner will be informed the next week.
No Children Under 10 Admitted to R-Rated Movies
AMERICAN SNIPER Six Nominations, Actor in a Leading Role, Best Picture, Film Editing, Sound Editing, Sound Mixing, Writing (Adapted Screenplay). R, Action-Adventure, 132 min. Cast: Bradley Cooper, Sienna Miller, Kyle Gallner, Luke Grimes, Jake McDorman. U.S. Navy SEAL Chris Kyle is sent to Iraq with only one mission: to protect his brothers-in-arms. His pinpoint accuracy and courageous exploits earn him the nickname “Legend.” However, his reputation is also growing behind enemy lines, putting a price on his head and making him a prime target of insurgents. He is also facing a different kind of battle on the home front: striving to be a good husband and father from halfway around the world. Despite the danger, as well as the toll on his family, Chris serves through four harrowing tours of duty in Iraq, personifying the spirit of the SEAL creed to “leave no one behind.” But upon returning to his family, Chris finds that it is the war he can’t leave behind.
THE BOY NEXT DOOR R, Suspense-Thriller, 91 min. Cast: Jennifer Lopez, Ryan Guzman, John Corbett, Ian Nelson, Kristin Chenoweth. A psychological thriller that explores a forbidden attraction that goes much too far.
raised her nephew to dream of an exciting life in London. When an earthquake destroys their home, Aunt Lucy decides to smuggle her young nephew on board a boat bound for England, in search of a better life. Arriving alone at Paddington Station, Paddington soon finds that city life is not all he had imagined - until he meets the kindly Brown family, who find him with a label tied around his neck which reads ‘Please look after this bear. Thank you.’ They offer him a temporary home whilst he searches for the explorer who impressed Aunt Lucy all those years before. But when Paddington catches the eye of a sinister, seductive taxidermist, it isn’t long before his home – and very existence – is under threat.
SELMA Two Nominations: Best Picture, Music (Original Song). PG-13, Drama-History, 128 min. Cast: Lorraine Toussaint, Giovanni Ribisi, Tim Roth, Cuba Gooding Jr., Alessandro Nivola. This is the story of a movement. The film chronicles the tumultuous three-month period in 1965, when Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. led a dangerous campaign to secure equal voting rights in the face of violent opposition. The epic march from Selma to Montgomery culminated in President Johnson signing the Voting Rights Act of 1965, one of the most significant victories for the civil rights movement.
THE GAMBLER R, Drama, 112 min. Cast: Mark Wahlberg, Brie Larson, Jessica Lange, John Goodman, Sonya Walger. Jim Bennett is a risk taker. Both an English professor and a high-stakes gambler, Bennett bets it all when he borrows from a gangster and offers his own life as collateral. Always one step ahead, Bennett pits his creditor against the operator of a gambling ring and leaves his dysfunctional relationship with his wealthy mother in his wake. He plays both sides, immersing himself in an illicit, underground world while garnering the attention of Frank, a loan shark with a paternal interest in Bennett’s future. As his relationship with a student deepens, Bennett must take the ultimate risk for a second chance.
THE IMITATION GAME Eight Nominations: Actor in a Leading Role, Actress in a Supporting Role, Best Picture, Directing, Film Editing, Music (Original Score), Production Design, Writing (Adapted Screenplay). PG-13, Drama, 114 min. Benedict Cumberbatch, Keira Knightley, Charles Dance, Matthew Goode, Mark Strong. This film is a nail-biting race against time following Alan Turing (pioneer of modern-day computing and credited with cracking the German Enigma code) and his brilliant team at Britain’s top-secret code-breaking centre, Bletchley Park, during the darkest days of World War II. Turing, whose contributions and genius significantly shortened the war, saving thousands of lives, was the eventual victim of an unenlightened British establishment, but his work and legacy live on.
PADDINGTON PG, Animation, 95 min. Cast: Ben Whishaw, Nicole Kidman, Hugh Bonneville, Sally Hawkins, Julie Walters. Paddington has grown up deep in the Peruvian jungle with his Aunt Lucy who, inspired by a chance encounter with an English explorer, has
THE SPONGEBOB MOVIE: SPONGE OUT OF WATER PG, Animation, 93 min. Cast: Clancy Brown, Tom Kenny, Bill Fagerbakke, Rodger Bumpass, Carolyn Lawrence. SpongeBob goes on a quest to discover a stolen recipe that takes him to our dimension, our world, where he tangles with a pirate.
TAKEN 3 PG-13, Action-Crime-Thriller, 120 min. Cast: Liam Neeson, Maggie Grace, Famke Janssen, Jon Gries. Liam Neeson returns as ex-covert operative Bryan Mills, whose reconciliation with his ex-wife is tragically cut short when she is brutally murdered. Consumed with rage, and framed for the crime, he goes on the run to evade the relentless pursuit of the CIA, FBI and the police. For one last time, Mills must use his “particular set of skills,” to track down the real killers, exact his unique brand of justice, and protect the only thing that matters to him now – his daughter.
WOMAN IN BLACK 2: ANGEL OF DEATH PG-13, Drama-Horror-Thriller, 98 min. Cast: Jeremy Irvine, Helen McCrory, Oaklee Pendergast, Leilah de Meza, Phoebe Fox. When a group of orphaned children are forced to move from their home in London, caretakers Eve and Jean bring everyone to the desolate and eerie British countryside. 40 years after Arthur Kipps left, this supernatural horror film introduces this new group to the now abandoned Eel Marsh House; an odd but seemingly safe location. It isn’t long before Eve starts to sense that this house is not what it appears to be as the children in her care begin to disappear. As their house of safety becomes a house of horrors, Eve enlists the help of a handsome pilot to help investigate what is happening. Eve soon discovers that it may not be a coincidence that she has come to reside in the house inhabited by the Woman in Black.
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NATO LIONS RUGBY CLUB is looking for new players. All abilities wanted. Practice is held every Wednesday at Carney Park at 5:45 p.m. Show up with shoes, shorts and a mouth guard. Training and development will be provided. If you have any questions, email Mark Woodall or co-manager Andrew Bohnsack at markwoodall82@hotmail.co.uk or andrew.bohnsack@ gmail.com. NAPLES OFFICIALS ASSOCIATION NEEDS REFEREES Anyone interested should contact Nigel Alexander at 081-721-5413 or 346-680-3282 or by e-mail to nalexander@ afsouth.nato.int. HARRY S. TRUMAN LODGE No. 649 meets 6:30 p.m. every 2nd and 4th Friday of the month at 6:30 p.m. FMI, contact Kevin Baker at 338-479-7023 or hst649sec@ yahoo.com, or visit http://groups.yahoo.com/ group/HST649. WOMEN, INFANTS, CHILDREN (WIC) OVERSEAS PROGRAM is offered at NSA Naples. Women who are pregnant, breastfeeding, postpartum or have an infant or child under the age of five may qualify for the program. WIC Overseas is a nutrition education program that provides nutritious supplemental foods. Contact WIC Overseas at 081-811-4962. THE NAPLES AREA SECOND CLASS PETTY OFFICERS ASSOCIATION meets twice a month to discuss upcoming community outreach opportunities and charity events. For more information, contact MA2 Aaron Kurschner at DSN 626-2871 or ABH2 Brent Paucke at DSN 626-5382. NAPOLI NATION FAN CLUB is a group that helps community members attend SSC Napoli soccer games, promotes intercultural relations and provides SSC Napoli information to the community. Membership benefits include SSC Napoli gear, discounted tickets and entry to Napoli Nation functions. FMI, visit www.facebook.com/ groups/USASSCNapoli. SEVENTH DAY ADVENTIST WORSHIP SERVICE takes place Saturdays at Support Site Chapel from 9 a.m. to noon. The schedule is: Sabbath School lessons, 9:30 to 10:45 a.m.; songs and praise, 10:45 to 11 a.m.; Divine Service, 11 a.m. to noon. For more in-
MORE THE INSIDE PAGE formation, please contact Paolo Fleurant at 328-194-6897 or naplesadventistsgroup@ yahoo.com. CONNECT THE TOTS CLUB unites families with children from newborn to pre-school age within the Naples military community. Club events include monthly coffee mornings and birthday parties, weekly playgroups, craft activities and more. For more information, visit www.meetup.com/ Connect-theTots-Club. CATHOLIC WOMEN OF THE CHAPEL meets monthly in the Support Site Fellowship Hall for prayer, fellowship, and learning. Child care provided. We also meet Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m. for Rosary and Thursdays at 9:30 a.m. for bible study. For more information, email cwocnaples@gmail.com or check out our Facebook page: Catholic Women of the Chapel - NSA Naples, Italy. PUBLIC SPEAKING WITH TOASTMASTERS The Naples Toastmasters Club meets the first and third Tuesdays of every month. Meetings are held at the Support Site Community Center at 6:30 p.m. FMI, contact the Toastmasters president at 342-010-6263. GAETA/NAPLES AREA GIRL SCOUTS Now accepting registration for the 2012-13 school year. We are still in need of leaders and co-leaders. Training and support provided. FMI, contact naplesgs@yahoo.com. FILIPINO-AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF NAPLES, ITALY meets at noon the first Sunday of every month at the Support Site Fellowship Hall. For more information, contact Ron Nacianceno at 081-568-1746 or 335-760-4446. Also check out the group’s Facebook page, Fil-Am Naples. THE U.S. MILITARY RETIREE ASSOCIATION OF SOUTHERN ITALY (USMRA-SI) is the only association in Southern Italy representing the interests of U.S. retired military personnel and their survivors. If you are not a member and are eligible, please join the USMRA-SI at usmra-si.tripod.com. Point of contact: Wylie Miller, 329-2087315. THE NAPLES CHRISTIAN HOMESCHOOL ASSOCIATION meets every month to support families who have cho-
sen to educate their own children. We offer weekly park/pool days, a moms’ night out and field trips to explore Bella Napoli and beyond! Interested? Need more information? Considering homeschooling? Please contact Natalie Mack at NPMack3@aol.com. MEDITATION SITTING GROUP is held from 7 to 7:30 p.m. every Monday at the side chapel at the Support Site. Newcomers should stop by at 6:30 p.m. Participation is free. FMI, e-mail Laura Hitchcock at laura.poodle@ gmail.com. REGISTER FOR GRADUATE DEGREE ON-SITE PROGRAMS The University of Oklahoma offers the Master of Human Relations on-site graduate degree program. Courses meet in a series of four evenings and one weekend. For more information, contact the OU office at DSN: 626-6672 or visit the office at Capodichino in the Admin II building. REGISTER FOR ON-SITE UNDERGRADUATE CLASSES Visit the colleges for more information about what classes and programs are offered. UMUC Maryland can be reached at 081-5686673/74/75; Central Texas College is at 081-568-6761. CALLING ALL NAPLES NURSES! Please consider joining the Naples Area Nurses Association (NANA). NANA is an organization of nurses that work together to fundraise, participate in social events, and provide support throughout the U.S. Naval Hospital Naples and NSA Naples community. FMI, contact Lt. Shelley Beltz at shelley.beltz @med.navy.mil or Lt. Jenny Paul at jenny.paul@med.navy.mil. THE WELFARE & RECREATION ASSOCIATION is available to meet associates every Thursday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at its location on the first floor of Building 450 upstairs from Capo Landing. FMI, visit http://www. wraitalia.it. SECURITY NOTE: All DoD military or civilian personnel hosting an event off base must complete a Special Event Force Protection Plan (SEFPP) 45 days in advance, regardless of organization, if the event will involve 50 or more personnel, include distinguished visitors or involve personnel wearing uniforms. FMI, contact the AT/FP Division at 081-
568-5525 or visit the division office in the Capo-dichino Security Precinct, Bldg. 403. RELIGIOUS SERVICES AT U.S. NAVAL HOSPITAL NAPLES Tuesday Silent prayer (7:15-7:45 a.m.) in the hospital chapel. Traditional hymn and praise and worship music will be provided during this time. Wednesday Roman Catholic Mass (11:30 a.m.-12 p.m.) in the hospital chapel. Call 081-811-6451 to confirm that Mass is being held. Thursday Men’s Fellowship and Bible Study (6-7 a.m.) in the hospital galley. SURE START is a unique program committed to providing the highest quality of education for command-sponsored children of enlisted personnel (priority to E1E4) who are 4 years old by Sept. 1. FMI, call Karen Rodrigues at 081-811-4682 or the school at 081-811-4037. THE KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS, San Gennaro council 14853, meets at 7 p.m. the second and fourth Thursday of each month at the Support Site Fleet and Family Support Center. E-mail George Piette at kofcnaples@ gmail.com or visit http:// sites.google. com/site/kofcnaples/ home. CARNEY PARK LADIES GOLF ASSOCIATION meets at 9 a.m. Mondays. All skill levels welcome. Discounted play with membership. FMI, call Carol Borkowski at 081-804-3345, or Carney Park Golf Course at 081-526-4296. EDIS SCREENINGS NOW AVAILABLE Room W09, Support Site Village Forum. For eligible children who have not reached their third birthday. If you are concerned about your child’s development, contact EDIS at 081-811-4676. LATINOS UNIDOS WELCOMES NEW MEMBERS Meetings are at 2 p.m. the first Sunday of every month at the Support Site park. For more info, contact Michael Cortez, Michael.cortez @eu.navy.mil, 334-6771-0327, or Gabriel Sermeno, Gabriel.sermeno@eu.navy.mil, 081-811-5554. CUB SCOUT PACK 007 Want to camp in Nettuno, hike in Cuma, go bowling or participate in swimming and archery? Then Cub Scouts is the place for you! Boys in first through fifth grade meet three times per month to learn skills that they apply on hiking, camping and service outings. FMI, contact naplescubmaster@gmail.com or visit www.cubscoutingnaples.org.
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NAPLES SENIOR WINS from page 1 a member of the National Society of High School Scholars, a two time recipient of the President’s award for Educational Excellence, captain of the football team and winner of the Naples Wildcat Award. Since 1947, the Youth of the Year program has been Boys & Girls Clubs of America’s premier recognition program, celebrating the extraordinary achievements of Club and Youth Center members. Each year, one exceptional teen is selected to be the National Youth of the Year. The National Youth of the Year serves as both an exemplary ambassador for Boys & Girls Club and as a strong voice for all of our nation’s young people. The journey to being named National Youth of the Year begins locally at all traditional and military clubs around the world and progresses to the state, regional and national levels. To achieve the title of Youth of the Year on
any level, members must embody the values of leadership and service; academic excellence; and healthy lifestyles. The Navy Region Europe competition was held last Friday by a distinguished panel of judges with teens vying for the title of Navy Region Europe’s Youth of the Year. The competition was very tight and a young teen from Rota, Spain will be moving on to the All Services European Youth of the Year judging. With the competition behind him, Dakota has begun to look toward his college and career aspirations. With a career in the Navy as his focus, he is looking toward the Naval Academy, the Citadel and Notre Dame as possible colleges and the prospects of one day being a Navy Diver. If you’re a teen in the NSA Naples community and want to find out more about the youth of the year program and how to get involved in next year’s competition please contact the Teen Center at 629-4727 for more information.
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Naples Students attend Future Educators of America in Germany. Photo courtesy of Naples High School
Naples Students attend Future Educators of America in Germany By Elizabeth Ballard, 11th grade Languages Art Teacher and FEA sponsor
According to Lee Iacocca, former successful automobile executive, “in a completely rational society, the best of us would be teachers and the rest of us would have to settle for something less.” Six Naples High School students took up that challenge and traveled to Garmisch, Germany, for the 12th annual Future Educators Association (FEA) conference to explore career opportunities in the field of education. The theme of this year’s conference was “More than One Way to Serve: Teach” and focused on providing information to future educators on a variety of subjects including: learning styles, teaching strategies specific to various grade levels, special education, and educational technology. Keynote Speaker and DoDEA 2015 Teacher of the Year, Sarah Loomis, believes that “students need to experience learning from a variety of perspectives.” She believes that as teachers, “it is essential to build problem based learning environments that are engaging, that allow for risk-taking, that are goal-oriented and are relevant to the real world.” In addition to attending various workshops, students had several opportunities to compete in various competitions, including the ethical dilemma. This year’s topic dealt with the timely subject of whether or not students should be assigned zero’s for incomplete, late, or missing assignments.” Naples students researched the topic and presented their arguments before a panel of judges. “It was it really fun and interactive to engage and collaborate with other students that share the same interest of becoming a teacher,” said senior Frances-Steffany Aquino.
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PRESIDENTS DAY
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Presidents’ Day By Gary Nichols
George Washington, who’s birthday has been celebrated as a national holiday for the past 130 years, commanded the Continental Army and led the American colonies to victory in the Revolutionary War. Later, he also served as the first President of the United States, and as a result of his outstanding service, has become known as “The Father of Our Country.” In 1885 Chester Alan Arthur, the 21st president, signed a bill establishing Washington’s birthday as an official federal holiday. Eighty-three years later Congress passed the Uniform Holidays Bill of 1968 to create more three-day weekends for federal employees by moving three existing federal holidays (Washington’s Birthday, Memorial Day and Veterans Day) from fixed calendar dates to designated
Mondays. In doing so, Congress also established Columbus Day as a new federal holiday. Another great president – Abraham Lincoln – who preserved the Union during the Civil War, was also born in February. During debate on the bill, it was proposed that Washington’s Birthday be renamed Presidents’ Day to honor the birthdays of both Washington (February 22) and Lincoln (February 12). Although Lincoln was included in the new holiday, the proposed name change was initially rejected. In 1971, Washington’s birthday was officially changed to Presidents’ Day, and it was expanded to celebrate the lives of not just Washington and Lincoln, but all the U.S. presidents.
TOURS OPEN TO BOTH U.S. MiLiTARY AND NATO i.D. CARD HOLDERS
Feb. 20 Feb. 21 Feb. 22 Feb. 28 Feb. 28 Mar. 1
Wine N’ Dine in a Cave ...............................€46 Wine Tasting in Avellino .............................€57 Sassi Stones of Matera................................€46 Vatican Museum and Sistine Chapel .........€79 Rome Bus Transportation...........................€39 Pompeii and Cameo Factory.......................€18
ExtEndEd tours Feb. 28-Mar. 1 Perugia and Assisi Weekend . . . . . . . . . €188 Mar. 14-15 Spring Weekend in Alberobello . . . . . . . €180 Mar. 28-29 Dolce Vita Roman Weekend . . . . . . . . . €187 July 4-8 4th of July in Santorini Greece . . . . . . . €537
PANOrAMA February 20, 2015
MORE BASE NOTES Feb. 28: 18th Asian Furniture and Antiques Auction This year’s Asian Furniture and Antiques Auction is scheduled to be held in the Naples High School gym on Saturday, Feb. 28. The doors open at 10 a.m. and the auction is open to all community members. The Silent Auction will start at 11 a.m. and the Live Auctions will begin at noon. Paddles will be $7 at the door or $5 pre-ordered through www.nahsabc.org/asian-auction. There will be more than 300 items to bid on, including high quality Asian antiques, furniture, decorative items and jewelry. The high school’s Athletic Booster Club and Parent Teacher Student Association are co-sponsoring the event and all proceeds will go directly to the students, their activities and scholarships. For more information, email president@naplesboosterclub.com.
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ested in furthering their education. Scholarship #2 is not open to active-duty service members and doesn’t require a GPA to be provided, but does require a letter of reference with the application. Visit www.noscitaly.com to access the applications. Please contact Cathy Caldwell, NOSC Scholarship chairperson, with any questions at noscscholarship@gmail.com.
March 7: Seabee Ball Join the Naples-area Seabees for a celebration honoring their 73rd birthday on the evening of Saturday, March 7. The Seabee Ball will also be celebrating the NAVFAC’s 173rd and the Civil Engineer Corps 148th anniversaries. There will be onsite childcare or the CDC is hosting a Parent’s Night Out. Tickets are on sale now. The Seabees are setting up booths around the base for ticket sales. For additional information, call Lt. Joe Iacovone at DSN 629-4670 or 081-8114670.
March 1: Naples Overseas Support Club Scholarship Applications Deadline
April 17: 115th Submarine Birthday Ball
Applications for the NOSC’s annual scholarship program are available online until March 1. Two scholarship applications are being offered, but applicants may only apply for one. Scholarship #1 is the traditional NOSC scholarship, which requires applicants to have a minimum 3.0 GPA and active-duty service members may apply. The new scholarship allows the NOSC to spread the wealth to more community members inter-
Submarine Group 8 and Task Force 69 will be hosting the 115th Submarine Birthday Ball on the evening of Friday, April 17. Uniform for the event will be Service Dress Blue or better/ formal attire. Ticket prices are on a rank-based scale. For tickets or additional information, please contact Master Chief Rich James at DSN 626-7797 or the birthday committee members at DSN 626-3699.
President Signs Clay Hunt Act, Says ‘Stigma Has to End’ By Claudette Roulo DoD News, Defense Media Activity
President Barack Obama today signed into law the Clay Hunt Suicide Prevention for American Veterans Act, or SAV Act on Feb. 12. The act is aimed at reducing military and veteran suicides and improving their access to quality mental health care. Hunt was a decorated Marine veteran who struggled with post-traumatic stress. He deployed to Iraq and Afghanistan and was wounded in Anbar Province, Iraq, and witnessed the combat deaths of close friends. Two years after his discharge and after repeated setbacks in his medical care, Hunt took his own life. Through unimaginable grief, Hunt’s family, friends and fellow veterans made it their mission to spare other families the pain they endured, the president said. Improving Mental Health Care, Suicide Prevention Programs
The act builds on efforts still in progress to improve Veterans Affairs mental health care access by: - Requiring annual third party evaluations of VA’s mental health care and suicide prevention programs; - Creating a centralized website with resources and information about the range of mental health services available from the VA; - Conducting a three-year pilot program using peer support to assist veterans transitioning from active duty; and - Encouraging collaborative suicide prevention efforts between the VA and non-profit mental health organizations. The president’s proposed 2016 budget also includes more than $7 billion for the VA to continue its focus on expanding and transforming mental health services for veterans, including treatment for post-traumatic stress, ensuring timely access to mental health care, and treatment for military sexual
trauma. “Today, we say again to every person in uniform, every veteran who has ever served, we thank you for your service. We honor your sacrifice. But sometimes, you know, talk is cheap. And sometimes, you know, particularly at a time when we’ve got an all-volunteer force and so often we can celebrate them at a ball game, but too many are insulated from the impacts,” the president said. “We’ve got to also act,” Obama said. “We can’t just talk. So we’re ready to help you begin the next chapter of your lives. And if you are hurting, know this: You are not forgotten. You are not alone. You are never alone. We are here for you. America is here for you. All of us. And we will not stop doing everything in our power to get you the care and support you need to stay strong and keep serving this country we love. “We need you. We need you. You make our country better,” the president said.
HM3 TCHITTY LYFOUNG HM3 Tchitty Lyfoung is well known for his hard work and dedication. He joined the Directorate of Surgical Services team in May of 2014 after reporting from his previous command in Okinawa, Japan. Soon after filling a billet for Ambulatory Procedure Unit, his flexibility was established when he was asked to fill a gap in one of the most critical areas of the hospital, the Central Sterilization Room (CSR), until full support arrived. With little to no knowledge of surgical instrumentation or CSR Standard Operative Procedures, he had to adapt quickly. His efforts have not only led to increased productivity in the workplace but most importantly contributed to a fully functioning CSR. His family emigrated from Laos to France, where Lyfoung was born. He spent the first few years of his life in France before his family moved to Sacramento, Calif. This is his third duty station since joining the Navy in October 2009. Lyfoung said he especially enjoyed his time with the Marines and hopes to one day return to the field where he feels a strong sense of belonging and purpose. He continues to exhibit the characteristics of a Sailor whose respectable work ethics and ability to adapt and overcome prevail. For this, we are grateful to have him as part of our team.
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JOBS HUMAN RESOURCES OFFICE (HRO) To find out what positions are currently open, please contact our front desk at DSN 626-5409 or commercial 081-5685409. Copies of vacancy announcements will be posted at the Human Resources Office, located in the Admin I building at Capodichino, first floor. The customer service hours are Monday through Friday, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. The Fleet and Family Support Center (FFSC) at Support Site will also have vacancy announcements and they can be easily viewed at the HRO Website: http://cnic.navy.mil/regions/cnreurafswa/about/Jobs.html Applications are accepted at the Security Pass and ID Office at Capodichino, or at the HRO, located in Admin 1, Capodichino, or by mailing to: HRO, PSC 817 Box 29, FPO AE 09622, or at Fleet and Family Service Center (FFSC) located on the TLA first floor, at Support Site. HRO must receive mailed applications by closing date of the vacancy announcement. PLEASE NOTE: Customer service operation hours for the following HRO services are Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. and from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.: • ID/CAC Cards (DD1172-2) • Requests for an Official Passport (DD1056) • Logistical Support Letters • Work Certificates
U.S. POSITIONS CONUS hires currently residing in the Naples/Gaeta commuting areas MUST apply through USAJOBS in order to receive consideration. CLOSING Feb. 26 Supervisory Recreation Specialist, GS-0188-09, ANN#EUR15943443-AG-R1/A1, Full Time Permanent Electronics Technician, GS0856-12, ANN#EUR15-038235-KB, Full Time Permanent IT Specialist (CUSTSPT/ SYSADMIN), GS-2210-11 KPP 12 OR GS-2210-12 ANN#EUR15035093-AV, Full Time Permanent CLOSING Mar. 5 Supervisory Inspector/Investigator, Gs-1801-13, ANN#EUR15045212-KB, Full Time Permanent CANCELLED Program Analyst, GS-0343-13, ANN#EUR15-029600-EG, Full Time Permanent
LOCAL NATIONAL (LN) POSITIONS If you have any questions, contact the front desk at 626-5409 or 081568-5409. You can also contact the HRO Naples helpdesk at: http://cnic.navy.mil/Europe/About /Jobs/AboutWorkingHere/index.ht m. You will be contacted within 24 hours, so please be sure to provide your contact information. Thank you and we appreciate your input, whether negative or positive so that we can find ways to improve the HRO services, or continue to provide excellent service. As a reminder, an HRO Representative is available for the bi-weekly “Meet & Greet” at the NSA, Support Site Base, Navy Exchange Food Court area from 8-9 a.m. Please feel free to come by, pick
up a copy of a vacancy announcement that you may be interested in applying for, or ask questions. If the HRO representative is unable to provide you a response, he/she will bring the question back to the HRO office and you will be provided an answer or a call back the same day. The next “Meet & Greet” is from 8-9 a.m. on Feb. 23 Supply Technician, Ua-2005-05, ANN#40411-045228-EG, Full Time Permanent
NON-APPROPRIATED FUND (NAF) POSITIONS Fleet & Family Readiness NAF Local Naples job announcements within CNREURAFSWA may be viewed at: http://www.cnic.navy. mil/regions/cnreurafswa/about/ jobs.html. The necessary application forms are also available on line. For any questions you have you may call 081-568-4164/ 2505/5612. The applications may be emailed to CNREURAFSWA_ NRBO_N9_Personnel@eu.navy.mil
NSA NAPLES US NAF POSITIONS Food Service Worker, NA-740804, ANN#15-003 flexible, Bowling Center, Support Site. Job Summary: Performs a variety of tasks such as grilling or frying pancakes, hamburgers, hot dogs, bacon, eggs, sausage, by watching while the items are cooking, turning as required; regulating temperature and removing when done. Closing date: Open Until Filled Education Aid/Technician, CY1702-I/II, ANN#15-004, (Multiple Positions) flexible, Child Development Centers, School Age Care, Youth Programs, Teen Center and Youth Sports Capodichino/Support Site. Job Summary: Provides appropriate developmental care and instruction for children and youth ranging in age from six weeks to 18 years in a Child and Youth Program setting Performs routine, day-to-day care of infants and children ranging from six weeks to five years. Assembles and gathers materials and equipment necessary to execute School Age Care for children ranging from six to 9 years, School-Age Care Pre-Teen for children ranging from 10 to 12 years, Teen Center Program for children ranging from 13 to 18 years. Receives and releases children to/from authorized parents, guidance. Closing date: Open Until Filled Education Aid/Technician, CY1702-I/II, ANN#15-005, (Multiple Positions) regular full time, (Eligible for Post Allowance) Child Development Centers, School Age Care, Youth Programs, Teen Center and Youth Sports Capodichino/Support Site. Job Summary: Provides appropriate developmental care and instruction for children and youth ranging in age from six weeks to 18 years in a Child and Youth Program setting Performs routine, day-to-day care of infants and children ranging from six weeks to five years. Assembles and gathers materials and equipment necessary to execute School Age Care for children ranging from six to nine years, School-Age Care Pre-Teen for children ranging from 10 to 12 years,
Teen Center Program for children ranging from 13 to 18 years. Receives and releases children to/from authorized parents, guidance. Closing date: Open Until Filled Recreation Aid, NF-0189-01 ANN #15-016 flexible, Bowling Center, Support Site. Job Summary: Provides oversight of activities and necessary services to authorized patrons. Closing date: Open Until Filled Recreation Aid, NF-0189-01, ANN#15-019, flexible, MWR Liberty Division, Naples, Italy. Job Summary: Employee helps customers in the recreation center with recreational event. Closing date: Open Until Filled Education Technician (Leader), CY-1702-II, ANN#15-050, regular full time, (Eligible for Post Allowance) Fleet and Family Readiness Program, CYP Division, Teen Center. Job Summary: The purpose of the CY Program Leader (CYP) is to provide appropriate development care and instruction for children and youth ranging in age from six weeks to 18 years in one or more CY programs. This includes the provision of guidance, assistance, and mentoring for the CY Program Assistants. Closing date: Open Until Filled Recreation Aid, NF-0189-01, ANN#15-058, flexible, MWR Golf Course, Carney Park, Naples. Job Summary: Collects green fees (monthly and daily), locker fees and fees for electric cart rentals. Employee will act as starter when needed on weekdays and assist when needed as cashier. Closing date: Open Until Filled Recreation Aid, NF-0189-01, ANN#15-059, flexible, Fitness Forum, Support Site, Naples, Italy. Employee in this position plays an integral part in providing customer service and insuring patrons are offered a clean facility and pleasant conditions for their fitness/athletic workouts or programs. First Cut-off date: 01/23/2015. Closing date: Open until Filled Education Technician (Leader), CY-1702-II, ANN#15-070, regular full time, (Eligible for Post Allowance) Fleet and Family Readiness Program, CYP Division, School Age Care. Job Summary: The purpose of the CY Program Leader (CYP) is to provide appropriate development care and instruction for children and youth ranging in age from six weeks to 18 years in one or more CY programs. This includes the provision of guidance, assistance, and mentoring for the CY Program Assistants. Closing date: Open Until Filled Administrative Assistant, NF0303-03, ANN # 15-091, regular full time, (Eligible for Post Allowance) Fleet and Family Readiness Program, Naples, Italy. Job Summary: This position is located in the Fleet and Family Readiness (N9), Navy Region Europe, Africa and Southwest Asia (EURAFSWA) office. Incumbent performs a wide variety of administrative support duties under the general supervision of the N9 Director. Closing date: 02/27/2015 Work & Family Life Supervisor, NF-0101-04, ANN # 15-085, regular full time, (Eligible for Post Allowance) Fleet and Family Readiness Program, Naples, Italy. Job Summary: The primary purpose of this position is to plan, implement, and administer WFL services/pro-
grams and to provide leadership, direction, supervision, guidance, consultation, assistance, and coordination for all aspects of WFL Services at the FFSC. Closing date: 02/27/2015 Work & Family Life Specialist, NF-0101-04, ANN # 15-086, regular full time, (Eligible for Post Allowance) Fleet and Family Readiness Program, Naples, Italy. Job Summary: This position is located at a Fleet and Family support Center, U.S. Naval Support Activity, Naples. The Fleet and Family Support Program (FFSP) is the Navy’s primary agency for the delivery of an array of human services intended to enhance the stability, resiliency and self-sufficiency of individuals and families, resulting in increased operational readiness. Closing date: 02/27/2015
NEX EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES Gricignano, Bldg. 2091-B Call 081-813-5252/5253/5254 / DSN: 629-4774 Hours: Monday to Friday 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. For a current list of U.S. vacancies and the on-line application visit: https://www.NavyExchange.jobs To assist your job search go directly to the location field, open the drop down menu and click on Italy, then click on SEARCH FOR JOBS button. You will see all the jobs in Italy (mostly Naples area); just make sure you are NOT applying for a position located in Sigonella (Sicily). For any questions or concerns please call the numbers above. GRICIGNANO MAIN STORE Ann#150000BK Sales Clerk/ HL/NF-01/FLEX – Open Until Filled/Closes 3/28/15 – Pay Rate: $8-$9.50. Job Summary: Responsible for selling general merchandise to customers and ensuring merchandise is properly stocked and available Ann#150000H3 LP/Safety Investigator (Detective)/52/NF2/RPT – Open Until Filled/Closes 3/28/15 – Pay: $10-$12. Job Summary: Responsible for the protection of Navy Exchange assets through investigative strategies and the auditing of controls designed to prevent and minimize loss potential. Utilizes various surveillance techniques. DISTRIBUTION CENTER, GRICIGNANO Ann#15000023 Warehouse Worker/72/NA-05/Flex – Open Until Filled/Closes 3/28/15 – Pay Rate: $13.01. Job Summary: Responsible for one or more functions (receiving, storing, issuing and shipping, etc.) within a warehouse area. Candidates must be at least 18 years old to apply. EARTH AND VINE SHOP Ann#1500003K Sales Clerk/ PS/NF-01/FLEX – Open Until Filled/Closes 3/28/15 – Pay Rate: $9-$10. Job Summary: Responsible for selling merchandise to customers and ensuring merchandise is properly stocked, displayed, and available. Knowledge of wines and specialty foods is desirable. Candidates must be at least 18 years old to apply. GRICIGNANO MINIMART Ann#1500000W Sales Clerk/ MM/NF-01/FLEX – Open Until
Filled/Closes 3/28/15 – Pay Rate: $9-$10. Job Summary: Responsible for selling general merchandise to customers and ensuring merchandise is properly stocked and available. Candidates must be at least 18 years old to apply. CAPODICHINO NEXMART Ann#150000AJ Sales Clerk/MM/ NF-01/FLEX – Open Until Filled/ Closes 3/28/15 – Pay Rate: $9-$10. Job Summary: Responsible for selling general merchandise to customers and ensuring merchandise is properly stocked and available. Candidates must be at least 18 years old to apply. LOCAL NATIONAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES EUROPE DISTRICT FACILITIES Maintenance Worker (General)/58/EB5 – TFT – 90 days – (1) VACANCY – Closes: 2/27/2015. Job Summary: Performs general maintenance of Navy Exchange facilities; duties may include painting, plumbing, carpentry, electrical repairs at the journeyman level. Maintenance Worker (Electrician) /58/EB6 – TFT – 90 days – (1) VACANCY – Closes: 02/27/2015. Job Summary: Performs electrical repairs at the specialized level on defective wiring, control equipment, fixtures; may install circuit breakers and new wiring in Navy Exchange facilities. Maintenance Worker (Carpenter) /58/EB6 – TFT – 90 days - (2) VACANCIES – Closes: 02/27/2015. Job Summary: Performs various carpentry tasks at the specialized level in the alteration, repair or maintenance of Navy Exchange facilities; uses a variety of hand and power shop tools. Submit Resume/C.V. without attachments to Jessica.kudla@ nexweb.org. Note: Applicants must ensure that their resume indicates the extent of their experience in general building maintenance and specific trades (masonry, tiling, electrical, plumbing, carpentry).
OTHER OPPORTUNITIES School Age Care Looking for Full-Time Leads Child and Youth Programs is looking for full-time lead positions at the Support Site’s School Age Care Program. The position helps oversee the Before- and AfterSchool Program, in addition to the summer day camp. Apply through the Human Resources Office at Capodichino. Call 081-568-4164/ 2505 to find out what documentation is needed. Veterinary Technician Naples Veterinary Treatment Facility is seeking to hire one veterinary technician. All interested applicants should apply online at USAJOBS. The announcement number for the position is: NCNAFFR151313828R1. Position closes Feb. 24. USO Operations Specialist USO Naples is looking for a fulltime Center Operations Specialist. This person delivers customer service and support to military families at the USO Center as well as provides assistance with USO Naples programs, services, event and fleet support. Apply through http://www. uso.org/careers. Call DSN 626-2914 with questions.