Panorama January 10,2020

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Bataan Amphibious Ready Group and Embarked 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit Operate In U.S. Sixth Fleet

By U.S. 6th Fleet Public Affairs

Roughly 400 Naval Support Activity (NSA) Naples community members gathered on top of the base’s east parking garage at Capodichino to ring in the new year and observe the unique 360-degree panoramic view of fireworks lighting up the sky Dec. 31, 2019 – Jan. 1, 2020. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Donavan K. Patubo

Esper: U.S. Continues to Deploy, Reposition Troops in Middle East

By Terri Moon Cronk

The United States continues to deploy and reposition troops throughout the region of Iraq and Iran to bolster U.S. security and force protection and to be prepared for any contingency, Defense Secretary Dr. Mark T. Esper said.

"Over the last several days, I've had many conversations with our partners and allies about the situation in Iraq and the region," the secretary told reporters at an im-

promptu Pentagon news conference today.

"It's been uniform support for our position and our actions, and I continue to convey to them the importance we continue to place on the defeat-ISIS position," Esper said of the U.S. drone attack that killed Gen. Qassem Soleimani, the head of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps' elite Quds Force, one of the most powerful figures in the region.

ESPER

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A Marine stands watch during the security reinforcement of the U.S. Embassy compound in Baghdad, Jan. 4, 2020. SEE MORE ON PAGE 11.

Photo by Marine Corps Sgt. Kyle Talbot

CAPTAIN’S CORNER. . . . . . . . . 2 BASE NOTES. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 HISTORY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 FFSC CALENDAR . . . . . . . . . . . 5 SOUND OFF . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 MOVIES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 JOBS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 USO TOURS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 odd Jobs of World War ii . . . . . . . . . . . page 4

Military Pay raise for 2020 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 6

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The Bataan Amphibious Ready Group (ARG) and embarked 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) are conducting operations in 6th Fleet to support maritime security operations in international waters, alongside our allies and partners.

The distinct capability of amphibious forces provides the geographic combatant commander the ability to gain access to critical areas anywhere in the world with ground, air and logistics forces.

The Bataan ARG embarks the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit and includes the amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5), the amphibious transport dock ship USS New York (LPD 21), the dock landing ship USS Oak Hill (LSD 51), Fleet Surgical Team 4, Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron 28, Tactical Air Control Squadron 22, components of Naval Beach Group 2 and the embarked staff of Amphibious Squadron 8. The 26th MEU is comprised of three major subordinate elements and a command element. The MEU’s major subordinate elements are Battalion Landing Team 2nd Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment (BLT 2/8), Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 365 (Reinforced) and Combat Logistics Battalion (CLB) 26.

BATAAN AMPHIBIOUS READY GROUP

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CAPTAIN’S CORNER

By Capt. Todd Abrahamson NSA Naples Commanding Officer

Happy New Year and welcome back!

I hope that everyone had a restful holiday season and a happy New Year. Napoli did not disappoint with the fireworks this year. After some welldeserved time off, I trust that everyone is ready to get back to work. We have a lot of things to look forward to this year, and I am excited by all of the great things coming our way. From continued updates to our base by the Public Works team that make us more efficient, save money, and make the base a more pleasant place to work and live, to all of the wonderful events that MWR has planned for our personnel and their families, NSA Naples is going to have an action-packed 2020. But even with all of the great things coming up, it’s important to maintain focus on the here and now with “The Four Do’s”: Do the right thing, do the basics right, do respect yourself and your peers, and do enjoy what you do. You can’t lose with “The Four Do’s”!

You may have noticed a chill in the air or seen snow on the ground in your travels around Europe this holiday season. When there’s snow, there are winter sports! I want to remind everyone who may be seeking adventure on the slopes to stay safe. Make sure you are fully rested and fully warmed up for physical activity. Don’t attempt to take on routes that are more advanced than you’re ready for. Don’t drink and ski! The buddy system is highly recommended.

We encourage everyone to have fun, but also to do the basics right. If you’re doing the basics right and taking care of yourself, then everything else will fall into place.

Now that the holiday celebrations have concluded and 2020 is upon us, it's the time of year many people dread: New Year's resolution season. Many of us feel compelled to have a resolution but don't always know where to start or how to maintain our goal throughout the year. Fortunately, U.S. Naval Hospital Naples has you covered. Visit their Facebook page for 20 Days of 20 Resolutions in 2020. Staff members have shared their 2020 commitments to improve their health and wellness. Some resolutions are centered on a specific event (think PRT season) while others are long-term pledges. If you have a resolution but aren't quite sure how to go about achieving it, contact your healthcare team today via TRICARE Online. Still searching for a resolution?

Hop on over to www.Facebook.com/USNHNaples to view 20 days of 20 resolutions.

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BASE NOTES Jan. 11 and 20: One-Day Snow Trips Hit the slopes with day trips to local ski resorts on Saturday, Jan. 11 and Monday, Jan. 20 from 6:15 a.m. to 7 p.m. At the MWR Ski Shop, you may rent gear or have your skis or boards tuned and waxed. The shop is located in Outdoor Recreation on Support Site. For details, visit www.navymwrnaples.com/ski-shop. To register, call DSN 629-4947 or Comm. 081811-4947.

Jan. 12: Fitness Rodeo Looking for a new fitness class for the new year? Try or view six 20-minute classes on Sunday, Jan. 12 at 9 a.m. in the Support Site Fitness Forum. Classes include body pump, fit box, high-intensity interval training, spin, yoga and Zumba. You must be at least 14 years old to participate. No registration necessary. For details, call DSN 629-6604 or Comm. 081-811-6604.

Jan. 12: Deadline for Combined Federal Campaign Contributions Currently the Combined Federal Campaign is in full swing right now. The CFC is an organization designed to help service members and government employees to contribute to a charity of their choosing through one sole entity. If you wish to contribute to the CFC you can do so through www.cfcoverseas.org. For details email terry.humphries@eu.navy.mil or call DSN 626-5595.

Jan. 14: Troop Lunch-Soup & Sandwich USO Naples will host a free lunch at the Capodichino Air Terminal (USO) Lounge for US Active Duty service members from 11 a.m. to noon. For details contact the USO at DSN 626-5713 or 629-4903.

Jan. 14 and 28: Rowing Clinics Learn proper technique and how to build power, speed and strength at the Capodichino Fit Zone Rowing Clinics on Tuesdays, Jan. 14 and 28. Reserve your 30minute time slot between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. Clinics will finish with a 2k challenge row the last week of January. For details visit www.navymwrnaples.com or call DSN 626-4266 or Comm. 081-568-4266.

Now-Jan. 15: Registration for Three Club Tournament at Carney Park Golf Course Select any three clubs to play at the Three Club Tournament on Friday, Jan. 17, at noon. Individual stroke play open to 8 years and over. Cost includes green and golf cart fees, practice balls, prizes and lunch pick-up during play. For details, call Comm. 081-526-4296.

Jan. 15: Homeschool Quarterly Join the School Liaison Officer for a conversation about homeschool resources and needs in the Naples community on Wednesday, Jan. 15 at 9:30 a.m. in the Support Site Youth Center. The focus group will work to assess education support for our homeschool children. To participate, register via email at NaplesSLO@eu.navy.mil or call DSN 6296549 or Comm. 081-811-6549.

Now-Jan. 16: Register for Captain’s Cup Racquetball tournament Captain’s Cup Racquetball Tournament is Friday and Saturday, Jan. 17 and 18 at the Support Site Fitness Forum. Coaches must attend a meeting in the Support Site Fitness Forum conference room, second floor, on Jan. 14 at 3 p.m. To register or for details, call DSN 629-6528 or Comm. 081811-6528.

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Buon fine settimana – and remain vigilant.

PANORAMA Naval Support Activity Naples Italy Capt. Todd Abrahamson Commanding Officer Cmdr. Stephen Polk Executive Officer Lt. Jamie Moroney Public Affairs Officer MC2 Donavan Patubo Deputy Public Affairs Officer Teresa Merola Public Affairs/COMREL Specialist

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PANoRAMA January 10, 2020

ITALIAN NEWS BRIEFS COMPILED BY TERESA MEROLA NSA NAPLES PUBLIC AFFAIRS

Naples Ambulances Being Hijacked Since the beginning of the year 2020 the city of Naples has had five incidents regarding ambulances. Last Sunday a group of teenagers entered the Loreto Mare hospital emergency room and hijacked an ambulance forcing doctors to drive to a local area for treating a friend with a minor knee sprain. According to Nobody Touches Hippocrates, an association that has reported similar attacks on its FB page, these episodes have put medical personnel at risk. The association has called for increased security inside the hospitals, saying the army should be brought in when it’s not possible to have police patrolling emergency rooms. Italy's Interior Ministry announced that surveillance cameras will be installed on ambulances operating in the Naples area and inside hospitals, starting Jan. 15, in response to the hijacking.

“This is an operational effort that will be strengthened to guarantee safety and protection for the health personnel who are daily committed to serving the community,” said the Interior Minister Luciana Lamorgese.

Oil Companies Increase Post Holiday Prices After the holiday break, several oil companies have raised prices. ENI’s GPL price rose two cents, Tamoil's diesel went up one cent and its GPL two cents, and Italiana Petroli and Q8 added a cent to all three prices. Oil prices may rise further in the coming days, the Confcommercio retail group said.

Baroque Festival in Naples The Neapolitan Baroque Festival will take place biweekly in the National Archaeological Museum of Naples from January to May 2020.

Each concert will be held in the Toro Farnese room and will begin at 6 p.m. The Neapolitan Baroque Festival was started to link the ideals of current Neapolitan musical culture and its roots in Baroque music. The concerts will be accompanied by a thematic exhibition of seventeenth and eighteenth-century works of art as well as precious ancient musical instruments currently kept at the museum. The concerts are organized by the Neapolitan Baroque Festival Association and the Ensemble Royal Academy. All concerts are free. More info can be found on the museum web site: www.museoarcheologiconapoli.it Temperatures Rise in Italy An expert at the Italian Research Council’s Institute of Climate and Atmospheric Science, said that the decade that ended in December was the hottest on record in Italy. 2019 ended with a temperature 0.96 degrees higher than average and it became the fourth hottest year after 2014, 2015 and 2018. Extreme weather events have increased in Italy during the climate crisis.

Rome Exhibition to Honor Renaissance Artist, Raphael The year 2020 marks the 500th anniversary of Raphael death. An unprecedented Rome exhibition at the Scuderie del Quirinale will run from March 5 until June 2 and will be the biggest ever exhibition on the Renaissance master, with over 200 masterpieces including paintings and sketches. Florence's Uffizi Gallery is sending over 40 works by Raphael.

Others contributing are the Louvre in Paris, London's National Gallery and the Prado in Madrid.

The works in the show have never been gathered in the same place before. Raphael died in Rome on April 6, 1520 at the age of just 37.

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THE INSIDE PAGE The JFC Naples International Club Our club is always seeking new members to join us. The club is open to currently serving and retired members and family of NATO military and civilian personnel. Our goal is to enrich our time in Italy with international interaction among our members and families. The club promotes monthly luncheons hosted by NATO nations, organizes cultural trips and tours to local sites, as well as other social activities. We connect our community through friendship and culture. For details email jfcnpic.membership@gmail.com NOSC – Napoli Operational Support Club Your Community Spouse Club welcomes all spouses from our active duty, GS, civilian and NATO community. Our club holds events, fundraisers and trips throughout the year. Our yearly membership fee is $30 and is a great way to meet other spouses in your community. The income raised during many of our events goes back into our community with Academic Scholarships. NOSC has scholarships for seniors, spouses and dependent children living with parents here in Naples. For details call DSN 629-7316, e-mail noscpresident4@gmail.com or visit http://noscitaly.com or the Napoli Operational Support Club on Facebook.

Beyond Youth is an NSA Naples Chapel-led youth program designed to help students to develop the leader within and lead a significant life. We meet in the Chapel Fellowship Hall onboard Support Site. Our middle school small groups meet Tuesdays from 3 to 4:30 p.m.; our high school small groups meet Tuesdays 5 to 6:30 p.m.; and our middle/high school weekly service meets Thursdays from 1:15 to 2:30 p.m. For details email Garry at beyondyouthnaples@gmail.com or visit https://www.facebook.com/beyondyouth/ or call DSN 629-4603.

Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States is a nonprofit organization comprised of eligible veterans and military service members from active, guard, and reserve forces.

We have many programs and services that work to support veterans, service members and their families, as well as communities worldwide. VFW Post 12159-Monte Cassino meets the third Thursday of each month from 6 to 7 p.m. at the Support Site Community Room. For details call VFW Post Commander Randy Purham at 349-625-9511 or email vfwpost12159@gmail.com or visit Facebook at VFW Post 12159Monte Cassino (username: @NaplesVFW).

USO Naples is looking for outgoing and enthusiastic volunteers to join their committee to make a difference in the community through special events and outreach. If interested, email USO Naples and Rome Director, Sabrina Pullido at spullido@uso.org.

Naples American Red Cross (ARC) needs volunteers. For details or to register for a CPR/First Aid class, call 081-5684788 or 626-4788 or visit American Red Cross Naples on Facebook.

The American Soccer Club (ASC) of Napoli is looking for qualified coaches. For details email doc@ascnapoli.com.

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 details email awlrescueteam@gmail.com or director@animalswithoutlimits.com.

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HISTORY: BIRTH OF NAVY SEALS From Navy History and Heritage Command

On January 1, 1962, the U.S. Navy SEALs were officially established by President John F. Kennedy as a small, elite maritime military force to conduct Unconventional Warfare.

Kennedy, aware of the situation in Southeast Asia, recognized the need for unconventional warfare and special operations as a measure against guerrilla warfare. In a speech, to Congress, on May 25, 1961, Kennedy spoke of his deep respect for the United States Army Special Forces.

While his announcement of the government’s plan to put a man on the moon drew most of the attention, in the same speech he announced his intention to spend more than $100 million to strengthen U.S. special operations forces and expand American capabilities in unconventional warfare.

The Navy needed to determine its role within the special operations arena. In March 1961, Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) Adm. Arleigh Burke recommended the establishment of guerrilla and counter-guerrilla units.

These units would be able to operate from sea, air or land.

The first two teams were formed in January 1962: SEAL Team One at Naval Amphibious Base (NAB) Coronado, in San Diego, California, and SEAL Team Two at Naval Amphibious Base Little Creek, in Virginia Beach, Virginia.

Formed entirely with

personnel from Underwater Demolition Teams (UDT), the SEALs mission was to conduct counter guerilla warfare and clandestine operations in maritime and riverine environments. Men of the newly formed SEAL Teams were trained in such unconventional areas as hand-to-hand combat, highaltitude parachuting, demolitions, and foreign languages.

Among the varied tools and weapons required by the Teams was the AR-15 assault rifle, a new design that evolved into today’s M16. The SEAL’s attended UDT Replacement training and they spent some time cutting their teeth at a UDT Team.

Upon making it to a SEAL Team, they underwent a three-month SEAL Basic Indoctrination (SBI) training class at Camp Kerry in the Cuyamaca Mountains near San Diego.

After SBI training class, they would enter a platoon and train in platoon tactics.

With their varied skills and intense training, SEALs have become expert at conducting clandestine missions behind enemy lines, and have become the U.S. Special Operations Command’s force-of-choice among Navy, Army and Air Force Special Operations Forces (SOF) to conduct small-unit maritime military operations which originate from, and return to a river, ocean, swamp, delta or coastline.

This littoral capability is more important now than ever in our history, as half the world’s infrastructure and population is located within one mile of an ocean or river. Of crucial

U.S. Navy SEALs are trained to operate in all the environments (sea, air and land) for which they are named. U.S. Navy photo

importance, SEALs can negotiate shallow water areas such as the Persian Gulf coastline, where large ships and submarines are limited by depth.

SEALs carry out the types of clandestine, small-unit, high-impact missions that large forces with highprofile platforms (such as ships, tanks, jets and submarines) cannot. SEALs also conduct essential onthe-ground Special Reconnaissance of critical targets for imminent strikes by larger conventional forces.

The Navy SEALs are trained to operate in all the environments (sea, air and land) for which they are named. SEALs are also prepared to operate in climate extremes of scorching desert, freezing Arctic, and humid jungle.

The SEALs current pursuit of elusive, dangerous and

high-priority terrorist targets has them operating in remote, mountainous regions of Afghanistan, and in cities torn by factional violence, such as Baghdad, Iraq. Historically, SEALs have always had “one foot in the water.” The reality today, however, is that they initiate lethal direct action strikes equally well from air and land.

Before getting accepted into Basic Underwater Demolition/SEAL training, a prospective candidate must pass a certain number of both mental and physical requirements.

These tests include: Preenlistment medical screening, ASVAB, AFQT, C-SORT, and PST. Then, the candidate must get a SEAL contract by passing the SEAL Physical Screening Test: 500 yard swim in 12:30, 50 push ups in 2 minutes, 50 sit-ups in

2 minutes, 10 consecutive pull-ups in 2 minutes, and a 1.5 mile run in 10:30.

If the candidate receives a passing score, he may then be admitted into training to become a Navy SEAL. It can take more than twoand-a-half years to completely train a Navy SEAL for his first deployment.

SEAL training is extremely rigorous, with the dropout rate sometimes over 80 percent. The average candidate spends over a year in a series of formal training environments before being awarded the Special Warfare Operator Naval Rating and the Navy Enlisted Classification (NEC) 5326 Combatant Swimmer (SEAL) or, in the case of commissioned naval officers, the designation Naval Special Warfare (SEAL) Officer.

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Esper: Kataeb Hezbollah Will ‘Likely Regret’ Further Provocative Behavior

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UPCOMING FLEET AND FAMILY SUPPORT CENTER EVENTS For more information about local Fleet and Family Support Center (FFSC) events, visit www.facebook.com/NaplesFFSC

• Jan. 14: Pre-Deployment Brief, 1 to 2 p.m., Support Site FFSC • Jan. 14: Easy Italian, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., Support Site FFSC (2 of 3 Sessions) • Jan. 14: Resume Building, 1 to 3 p.m., Support Site FFSC • Jan. 15: Pasta Cooking, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Meet @ FFSC • Jan. 15: Sponsorship Training, 9 to 11 a.m., Support Site FFSC • Jan. 15: Developing Your Spending Plan, 1 to 2:30 p.m., Support Site FFSC • Jan. 16: Italian Hand Gestures, 10 to 11 a.m., Support Site FFSC • Jan. 17: Bourbon Tunnel Tour, 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., Meet @ the new shuttle bus stop near the main gate on Capo. all classes require registration.

Call 081-811-6372 for more information or to register.

ENERGY CONSERVATION Smart Energy Resolutions for 2020 From NSA Naples Energy Management Team

Soldiers assigned to 2nd Battalion, 504th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne Division, deploy from Pope Army Airfield, N.C., Jan. 1, 2020. Elements of the Immediate Response Force mobilized for deployment to the U.S. Central Command area of operations in response to increased threat levels against U.S. personnel and facilities. Photo by Army Capt. Robyn J. Haake

BY C. Todd Lopez

U.S. forces in Iraq were attacked Dec. 27 near Kirkuk by Kataeb Hezbollah (KH), a group with links to the Islamic Revolutionary Guard’s Quds Force. The attack, which involved 31 rockets fired, killed one American civilian contractor and injured four American service members as well as two partners in the Iraqi security forces, Defense Secretary Dr. Mark T. Esper said.

“The U.S. military responded, and took defensive actions by striking KH bases in western Iraq and western Syria, striking a combination of the command and control [center] or weapons caches with considerable effect,” Esper said during a press gaggle in the Pentagon today. “The attacks were quite successful.”

In the wake of the KH attack, the defense department has deployed an infantry battalion – about 750 soldiers – from the Immediate Response Force (IRF) of the 82nd Airborne Division to the U.S. Central Command area of operations. Additional forces from the IRF prepared to deploy over the next several days, the defense secretary said.

“They are deploying to the region to, on order, reinforce our facilities and to protect our personnel in the region as called upon, and obviously they have the capability to perform other missions as well, as need be,” Esper said.

Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Army

Gen. Mark A. Milley described the forces from the 82nd Airborne as a “generalpurpose unit,” on a defensive mission, adding that such a unit exists precisely for the types of situations it was called upon to respond to.

“It’s going over there, it’s going to be in Kuwait, and they may have follow-on missions in other places,” Milley said. “But their purpose is defensive in nature, to defend U.S. personnel, equipment and facilities.”

The chairman said other U.S. forces have been alerted, though no decision has yet been made to deploy those forces. “But there are a variety of forces that are alerted and prepared if necessary depending on the situation, as we move forward,” Milley said.

Esper said “provocative behavior” by Iranian-backed Shia militias has been ongoing for several months. The Dec. 27 attack was the latest, he said, adding that while he believes the attacks may continue, the U.S. is ready.

“They’ve been shooting rockets, indirect fire, any type of things, attacking our bases for months now,” the defense secretary said.

“In the last two [months] alone we’ve [had] nearly a dozen attacks against U.S. forces, against our coalition partners. So do I think they may do something [else]? Yes. And they will likely regret it. And we are prepared to exercise self-defense, and we are prepared to deter further bad behavior from these groups, all of which are sponsored, and directed and rescued by Iran,” Esper said.

As we say goodbye to 2019, we usher in a new year with champagne toasts, singing “Auld Lang Syne” and – of course – resolutions.

Why not make 2020 the year you resolve to take simple steps to save energy? Here are a few ideas to help get you started: 1. Unplug those unused electronics We all do it. We leave electronics and equipment like cell phone chargers constantly plugged in, even when not in use. These “energy vampires” (or phantom loads) can suck a lot of power, so unplugging unused electronics can save up to 10 percent on your electricity bill.

2. Don’t put the pedal to the metal Overly aggressive driving burns a lot of gas and can lower your car’s fuel efficiency by more than 30 percent on the highway. Driving sensibly is not only safer but also saves you gas and money. Carpooling, taking public transportation or biking to work are other ways you can lower fuel use and reduce your carbon footprint.

3. Seal up pesky air leaks Air leaking from windows, doors and other parts can waste a lot energy and money. Caulking, sealing and weather stripping keeps cold air out and warm air in, saving you energy and money.

4. Make the switch to LEDs If you are thinking of switching to LED (light emitting diode) lighting in 2020, you aren’t alone. LED is one of today's most energy-efficient and rapidly-developing lighting technologies.

Quality LED light bulbs last longer, are more durable, and offer comparable or better light quality than other types of lighting.

ENERGY STAR-rated LEDs use at least 75 percent less energy and last 25 times longer than incandescent bulbs. Thanks to continued research and development, LEDs are expected to get even more affordable and energy efficient. Learn about LED lighting and find out which option is right for you.

Remember: You can use as much energy as you need just don’t waste it! For more tips on Energy Conservation call Gennaro Gargiulo or Electrician 2nd Class Patrick R. Thomas at DSN 626-1895 or Comm. 081-568-1865.

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SOUND OFF: WHAT IS YOUR NEW YEAR’S RESOLUTION?

MASN Jeremy Aeschliman “To better myself and help the Navy in any way I can.”

Lt. Claire Garrova “I need to volunteer more.”

Igor Yatsula “Training Yoga and hoping to do a handstand.”

IT1 Greg Pearson “To workout More.”

MA2 Pampuch “To be a better person.”

Biggest Military Pay Raise in Years From Military Times

For the first time since 2010, troops will see a pay raise of more than 3.0 percent. And they may not have to wait another decade before the next one arrives.

Congress and the White House signed off on a 3.1 percent pay raise for troops starting on Jan. 1, a move that will produce a significant bump to military paychecks next year.

For junior enlisted troops, the raise amounts to roughly $815 more a year in pay. For senior enlisted and junior officers, it equals about $1,500 more. An O-4 with 12 years of service would see more than $2,800 extra next year under the increase.

The figure is based on the expected rise in civilian sector wages, so the extra money is designed not as a bonus for military families but instead as a calculation to keep them on pace with their private-sector peers.

Still, the 3.1 pay hike is a cause for celebration among troops because it represents more money than they are used to seeing, based on the last decade.

Several times in the mid-2010s, military and White House officials pushed for pay raises under the expected rise in private-sector salaries in order to save money for

other military priorities, like equipment upkeep and modernization.

From 2011 to 2016, the military pay increase never grew above 1.7 percent. Outside advocates have argued that troops’ paychecks still lag behind the rest of American workers as a result of those downward adjustments.

But those smaller increases could be off the table for military planners, at least for the next few years.

The military pay calculation for 2021 has already been set at 3.0 percent. That figure will be the source of debate throughout the spring, when lawmakers discuss funding levels for the next fiscal year.

However, both congressional leaders and President Donald Trump have already voiced opposition to smaller pay increases, giving their advocates confidence that the 2021 raise could match or exceed that 3.0 percent level. Several democratic presidential hopefuls have also mentioned increasing military pay as a campaign priority.

The biggest obstacle facing that raise, however, will be partisan fighting. With impeachment proceedings in the senate at the start of the year and the November presidential and congressional

Personnel Specialist 3rd Class Nia Partee, right, issues money to Personnel Specialist 3rd Class Nyashe BenjaminJohnson at the disbursing window aboard the aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77). Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Tristan B. Lotz

elections looming, lawmakers have already expressed concerns about how much legislative work they’ll be able to accomplish in coming months.

Typically the next fiscal year’s budget plan is released by the White House in February, debated through the spring and summer, and adopted in the fall. This year, if campaign demands and political stalemates delay the work, all of those normal timelines could slip, and completion of a new budget (and military pay raise) could be

delayed until late December or early 2021.

And more expansive military pay issues – housing allowance adjustments, specialty pay issues, focused recruitment benefits – could also be squeezed out by the political pressures.

But those issues won’t hit military families until next year. For now, the modest pay raise they’ll see in their first paychecks of January should help pay off some of those 2019 holiday bills, maybe a little more than last year’s hike.

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MORE THE INSIDE PAGE Naples Military Hog Chapter Seeking New Members Attention Motorcycle Riders: The Naples Military Hog Chapter invites you to see the wonders of Italy and beyond the borders on two wheels with friends and there are no better friends than the Naples Military Hog Chapter, we are a family friendly organization that offers plenty for everyone. No matter what you ride the NMHC offers the opportunity to meet other chapters throughout Europe, attend rallies for all makes/models and enjoy time with likeminded people. So whether you ride a sport bike, Triumph, Victory, Indian, Kawasaki, Yamaha, Honda, Suzuki or Harley come to a monthly meeting and see if these adventures are for you. The riding season is opening and the summers rallies, rides and events are being discussed. If you’re in the support site food court stop by the Military Auto Source Office, our sponsoring dealer, for more information on both the Chapter and your opportunity to explore Europe on two wheels. LIKE US ON FACEBOOK at Naples Military Hog Chapter and one of the primary officers will reach out to you. You can also contact the membership officer Kevin Johnson or the Director Jay Alhambra.

U.S. Marine Corps AV-8B Harriers with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 365 (reinforced), 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit, arrive aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5) for deployment in the Atlantic Ocean Dec. 14, 2019. Photo by Cpl. Tanner Seims

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“Our arrival into 6th Fleet exhibits our abiding commitment to our allies and partners throughout the region,” Col. Trevor Hall, commanding officer of the 26th MEU, said. “The 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit and Bataan Amphibious Ready Group possess the unique ability to move seamlessly between operations at sea, ashore, and in the air. We provide commanders with a forward-deployed, flexible, and responsive seabased Marine Air-Ground Task Force."

The MEU is a Marine Air-Ground Task Force comprised of approximately 2,500 Marines and Sailors supported by three major subordinate elements with the ability to provide agility in a dynamic security environment.

The Ground Combat Element is built around an infantry battalion and provides the overland combat power for the MEU. Assets inherent within the standard infantry battalion include medium and heavy machine guns, mortars, combined antiarmor teams and scout snipers. While assigned to the MEU, a Battalion Landing Team is reinforced with light-armored reconnaissance vehicles, artillery, combat engineers and assault amphibious vehicles.

The Aviation Combat Element is a reinforced squadron that provides the MEU with a medium to heavy-lift capability, assault support and close-air support. Its assets include MV-22B Osprey tilt-rotor aircraft, CH-53E Super Stallion heavy-lift helicopters, AH-1W Super Cobra attack helicopters, UH-1Y Huey utility helicopters and AV-8B Harrier ground-attack aircraft.

The Logistics Combat Element, approximately 300 Marines and Sailors, provides combat and logistical support such as supply, maintenance, ground transportation, explosive ordnance disposal, water production and distribution, engineering, medical

and dental services, fuel storage and distribution, and other services to the forwarddeployed MEU. The Bataan ARG and 26th MEU’s presence in Europe and Africa and the relationships built over the past 70 years provides the U.S. strategic access that is critical to respond to threats against allies and partners.

“Our integrated Navy-Marine Corps team is trained, postured forward, and ready to support allies and our partners to ensure security and stability,” Capt. Lance Lesher, commodore for Amphibious Squadron 8, said. “We are worldwide deployable. Our efforts are the latest in a longstanding tradition of international cooperation built on mutual respect, trust and a shared commitment to peace and prosperity in any region.

We are prepared to execute activities to include theater security cooperation, and crisis or contingency response up to and including combat operations as directed.”

During the Bataan ARG and 26th MEU’s deployment, the blue-green team will continue to work with its allies and partners to ensure Europe and Africa ensure regional security. Participating in multinational exercises will enhance the professional relationships and improve overall coordination with ally and partner militaries.

The Bataan ARG last operated in the U.S. 6thFleet in 2017. Their return demonstrates the inherent flexibly and capability of our Navy-Marine Corps partnership in the maritime domain, reinforces our commitment to the region, and highlights the amphibious nature and capability of the U.S. Marine Corps.

U.S. 6th Fleet, headquartered in Naples, Italy, conducts the full spectrum of joint and naval operations, often in concert with allied and interagency partners, in order to advance U.S. national interests and security and stability in Europe and Africa.

NMCRS Uniform Locker The Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society Uniform Locker has FREE new and gently used uniforms and uniform items for all active-duty service members. The Uniform Locker is located on board Capodichino in Bldg. 450 (next to the gym and American Red Cross), and is open Monday through Thursday, 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. For details call DSN 626-3913 or Comm. 081-568-3913.

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. We are 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 (other membership levels also available). Volunteers are continuously needed to assist with several projects. For details email musicboostersnaples@gmail.com or visit NMHS Music Boosters on Facebook.

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. For details email NaplesPTSAteam@ gmail.com or Naples Middle High School PTSA on Facebook.

Boy Scout Troop 007 holds troop meetings every Monday from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at the Support Site Community Center.

For details email scoutmastertroop007@gmail.com or visit: https://www.facebook. com/BSATroop007; https://www.troopwebhost.org/Troop007Naples or https://www. troopwebhost.org/FormHTML.aspx?site=Troop007Naples.

Girl Scouts Overseas Naples is excited to support young leaders in action. We are much more than cookies; we show girls how to contribute positively in this world. From arts and crafts to camping trips and more Naples Girl Scouts wants girls to be have fun learning. For details visit https://sites.google.com/site/usagsonaples/ or USA Girl Scouts - Naples, Italy on Facebook.

Naples Area First Class Petty Officer’s Association is composed of First Class Petty Officers from different rates with one mission: To 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 on Thursday at the Naples area NFCPOA mess alternating between Support Site and Capodichino. For details visit www.naplesareafcpoa.facebook.com or call MA1(SW) Alejandro Carral at DSN 626-5595.

Coalition of Sailors Against Destructive Decisions (CSADD), Naples Chapter meets every second and fourth Wednesday of each month at 1 p.m. in the NSA Naples Chiefs Mess, near 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 decisionmaking. For details call MC1 Ramsaran at DSN 626-5249.

Alcoholics Anonymous Hosts English-speaking AA meetings on and off base in the Naples area. For details call 339267-7075 or visit www.alcoholics-anonymous.eu/ countries/italy.htm.

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MOVIE SCHEDULE No Children Under 10 Admitted to R-Rated Movies Friday, January 10 5:30 p.m. A Beautiful Day In The Neighborhood, PG 6 p.m. Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker, PG-13 8 p.m. Queen & Slim, R 8:30 p.m. Richard Jewell, R Saturday, January 11 3 p.m. Frozen II, PG 4:30 p.m. Spies in Disguise, PG 5:30 p.m. Jumanji: The Next Level, PG-13, 3D 7:30 p.m. Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker, PG-13 8:30 p.m. Knives Out, PG-13 Sunday, January 12 3 p.m. Spies in Disguise, PG 4 p.m. Cats, PG 6 p.m. Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker, PG-13 7 p.m. Jumanji: The Next Level, PG-13 Monday, January 13 Closed, No Movie Tuesday, January 14 Closed, No Movie Wednesday, January 15 5:30 p.m. Frozen II, PG 6:30 p.m. Jumanji: The Next Level, PG-13 7:30 p.m. Queen & Slim, R Thursday, January 16 5:30 p.m. A Beautiful Day In The Neighborhood, PG 6:30 p.m. Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker, PG-13 7:30 p.m. 21 Bridges, R

21 Bridges R, Crime-Drama-Action-Adventure. 100 min.

Cast: Chadwick Boseman, Sienna Miller, Taylor Kitsch, J.K. Simmons and Victoria Cartagena.

Thrust into a citywide manhunt for a duo of cop killers, NYPD detective Andre Davis begins to uncover a massive conspiracy that links his fellow police officers to a criminal empire and must decide who he is hunting and who is actually hunting him. During the manhunt, Manhattan is completely locked down for the first time in its history - no exit or entry to the island including all 21 bridges.

A Beautiful Day In The Neighborhood Last Showing PG, Biography-Drama, 108 min. Cast: Tom Hanks, Matthew Rhys, Chris Cooper, Susan Kelechi Watson and Maryann Plunkett. Two-time Oscarwinner Tom Hanks portrays Mister Rogers in A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood, a timely story of kindness triumphing over cynicism, based on the true story of a real-life friendship between Fred Rogers and journalist Tom Junod. After a jaded magazine writer (Emmy winner Matthew Rhys) is assigned a profile of Fred Rogers, he overcomes his skepticism, learning about empathy, kindness, and decency from America's most beloved neighbor.

Cats PG, Theatrical-Drama, 120 min. Cast: Idris Elba, Taylor Swift, Ian McKellen, Francesca Hayward and Rebel Wilson. A tribe of cats called the Jellicles must decide yearly which one will ascend to the Heaviside Layer and come back to a new Jellicle life.

Frozen II Last Showing PG, Animation-Family, 104 min. Cast: Kristen Bell, Jason Ritter, Evan Rachel Wood, Jonathan Groff and Idina Menzel. Anna, Elsa, Kristoff, Olaf and Sven leave Arendelle to travel to an ancient, autumn-bound forest of an enchanted land. They set out to find the origin of Elsa's powers in order to save their kingdom.

Jumanji: The Next Level PG-13, Comedy, 114 min. Cast: Dwayne Johnson, Jack Black, Kevin Hart, Karen Gillan and Madison Iseman. In Jumanji: The Next Level, the gang is back but the game has changed. As they return to rescue one of their own, the players will have to brave parts unknown from arid deserts to snowy mountains, to escape the world's most dangerous game.

Knives Out PG-13Comedy-Crime-Drama-Mystery-Thriller, 130 min. Cast: Daniel Craig, Chris Evans, Ana de

Armas, Jamie Lee Curtis and Michael Shannon.

When renowned crime novelist Harlan Thrombey is found dead at his estate just after his 85th birthday, the inquisitive and debonair Detective Benoit Blanc is mysteriously enlisted to investigate. From Harlan's dysfunctional family to his devoted staff, Blanc sifts through a web of red herrings and self-serving lies to uncover the truth behind Harlan's untimely death.

Queen & Slim R, Drama, 132 min. Cast: Daniel Kaluuya, Jodie Turner-Smith, Bokeem Woodbine, Chlo Sevigny and Flea. Slim and Queen's first date takes an unexpected turn when a police officer pulls them over for a minor traffic violation. When the situation escalates, Slim takes the officer's gun and shoots him in self-defense. Now labelled cop killers in the media, Slim and Queen feel that they have no choice but to go on the run and evade the law. When a video of the incident goes viral, the unwitting outlaws soon become a symbol of trauma, terror, grief and pain for people all across the country.

Richard Jewell R, Drama, 129 min. Cast: Olivia Wilde, Paul Walter Hauser, Sam Rockwell, Jon Hamm and Kathy Bates.

American security guard Richard Jewell (Paul Walter Hauser) saves thousands of lives from an exploding bomb at the 1996 Olympics, but is vilified by journalists and the press who falsely report that he was a terrorist.

Spies in Disguise PG, Animation-Action-Adventure-ComedyFamily-SciFi, 102 min. Cast: Karen Gillan, Rachel Brosnahan, Tom Holland, Will Smith and Rashida Jones. When the world's best spy is turned into a pigeon, he must rely on his nerdy tech officer to save the world.

Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker PG-13, Action-Adventure-Fantasy-SciFi, 144 Min. Cast: Daisy Ridley, Adam Driver, Billie Lourd, Mark Hamill and Keri Russell. The surviving Resistance faces the First Order once more in the final chapter of the Skywalker saga. No one's ever really gone... Rey's journey continues and the Skywalker saga concludes in “Star Wars: The Rise Of Skywalker.�

If you have been sexually assaulted or need to speak with a S.A.P.R. victim advocate, call 335-640-6621 24/7 for information and support. The DoD Safe Helpline can be reached toll-free at 001-877-995-5247.

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Meditation Sitting Group meets on Mondays begins at 6 p.m. at the Support Site Chapel. Participation is free Napoli Nation Fan Club is a group and newcomers are welcome. For details call the Chapel at DSN 629-4600. that helps community members attend SSC Napoli soccer games, promotes intercultural relations and proNATO Lions Rugby International vides SSC Napoli information to the Rugby Club is open to all interested community. Membership benefits inplayers – men, women and children clude SSC Napoli gear, discounted (5-12). Men’s rugby is Part of the tickets and entry to Napoli Nation Italian Rugby Union (FIR) and is functions. For details visit USASSCcontact rugby. Practice is every Napoli on Facebook.

Wednesday at 6 p.m. at Joint Force Command at Lago Patria. Women’s Connect the Tots is an organization tag rugby practice is every Monday 5:30 p.m. at JFC. Children’s tag rug- for bringing together families with babies and toddlers to play and mingle. by practice is every Saturday at 10:30 a.m. at JFC (January through Monthly club events include themed April). For details call Mickael Pier- parties, group outings off-base and playground meet-ups. For the latest rin or David Taylor at Comm. 081721-3222/3682 or visit our Facebook on club events, join us on Facebook at Connect the Tots (CTT), Naples Italy. pages at NATO Lions RFC (Naples, Italy); NATO Lionesses Tag Rugby; Catholic Women of the Chapel or NATO Lion Cubs Tag Rugby.

(CWOC) meets weekly in the Support Site Fellowship Hall for faith-sharing Harry S. Truman Lodge No. 649 most Wednesdays during the summer meets every second, third and fourth Wednesday of the month at 7 p.m. For and every Wednesday during the details call Chris Gerbore at 333-704- school year. Child care provided.

Please come join us. For more info 9607 or email email naplescwoc@gmail.com or visit gerborechris@hotmail.com or visit Facebook at CWOC - Naples, Italy https://www.hst649.org

The Naples Christian Homeschool Association meets every month to support families who have chosen to educate their own children. We offer weekly park/pool days, a moms’ night out and field trips to explore Bella Napoli and beyond. For details email Natalie Mack at NPMack3@aol.com.

University of Oklahoma Graduate Degrees 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 details call the OU office at DSN: 6266672 or visit the office at Capodichino in the Admin II building.

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. For details call the AT/FP Division at 081-5685525 or visit the division office in the Capodichino Security Precinct, Bldg. 403.

The Knights of Columbus, San Gennaro Council 14853, meets at noon on the first Wednesday of each month at the Support Site Chapel Offices. For details email Dana Eberlin at kofcnaples @gmail.com Register For On-Site Undergraduate Classes Visit the colleges for more information about what classes and programs are offered. Call UMUC Maryland at 081-5686673/74/75; Central Texas College at 081-568-6761.

Naples Area Nurses Association (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. For details email Lt. Cmdr.

Carney Park Golf Association Rhys Parker at (CPGA) is a non-profit organization rhys.a.parker.mil@mail.mil established for eligible Carney Park Golf Course patrons. The CPGA proThe Welfare & Recreation Associ- vides weekly social activities for all Gaeta/Naples Area Girl Scouts is Women, Infants, Children (Wic) ation is available to meet associates levels of golfer and often organize Overseas Program is offered at NSA in need of leaders and co-leaders. every Monday and Friday from 9 a.m. trips to other courses. Events are Training and support provided. For Naples. Women who are pregnant, to noon at two locations: the first floor held every Saturday and Sunday. details email naplesgs@yahoo.com. breastfeeding, postpartum or have of Bldg. 450 upstairs from Capo Land- For details call 081-568-1749. an infant or child under the age of ing; and the Community Center onFilipino-American Association of five may qualify for the program.

Naples, Italy meets at 5 p.m. the sec- board Support Site. For details visit Educational & Developmental WIC Overseas is a nutrition educaond and last Thursday of every month http://www.wraitalia.it.

Intervention Service Screenings tion program that provides nutriNow Available Room W09, Support tious supplemental foods. For deails at Striker’s Bowling Alley. For details Cub Scout Pack 007 Does your son Site Village Forum. For eligible chilcall Melygil Non at DSN 626-1690 or call 081-811-4962.

Comm. 081-568-1690, or visit Fil-Am enjoy being outdoors, going on hikes, dren who have not reached their swimming and camping? The Naples third birthday. If you are concerned The Naples Area Second Class Naples, Italy on Facebook.

Cub Scouts is an active program Petty Officer Association meets about your child’s development, conevery other Tuesday in the Capodichi- The U.S. Military Retiree Associa- that is open to boys between kinder- tact EDIS at 081-811-4676. no Theater at noon to discuss upcom- tion of Southern Italy (USMRA-SI) garten and fifth grade. Meetings and activities are three times per month. Latinos Unidos Welcomes New ing community outreach opportunities is the only association in Southern Boys can earn their way through the Members Meetings are 2 p.m. on Italy representing the interests of and charity events. For details, call ranks of Lion, Tiger, Wolf, Bear and the first Sunday of every month at the U.S. retired military personnel and OS2 Joseph Cavallaro at DSN 626their survivors. If you are not a mem- Webelos Scout. For details email Support Site park. For details email 4545 or email joseph.cavallaro@eu.navy.mil or MA2 ber and are eligible, visit the USMRA- naplescubmaster@gmail.com or visit michael.cortez@eu.navy.mil or call 334-6771-0327, or gabriel.sermeno@ Jessalyn Harrison at DSN 626-2871or SI at usmra-si.tripod.com or call Wylie the Facebook Page: Naples Cub Scouts - Pack 007.

Miller at 329-208-7315. eu. navy.mil or call 081-811-5554. jessalyn.harrison@eu.navy.mil

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Senior DOD Official Describes Rationale for Attack on Quds Force Commander

Marines prepare to deploy from Kuwait to support personnel at the U.S. Embassy in Baghdad, Dec. 31, 2019. The Marines are assigned to Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force-Crisis Response-Central Command 19.2, which is designed to move with speed and precision to support operations throughout the Middle East.

Photo by Marine Corps Sgt. Robert G. Gavaldon

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Deterring Iran from its bad behavior and standing up to that behavior has been going on for 40-plus years, the secretary added. "And … we remain prepared for any contingency with regard to Iran," he said.

The U.S. message is that the ball is in Iran's court, and the United States encourages Iran to de-escalate the situation, Esper said, adding that the United States is open to discussing issues and having a more normal relationship with Iran. "But if Iran chooses to go the other path, we are prepared to deal with that and will respond forcefully," he said.

No decision whatsoever has been made for the United States to leave Iraq, the secretary said, reemphasizing the U.S. commitment to Iraq to defeat ISIS and noting the escalation of attacks by Iranian and proxy groups attacking U.S. forces. In recent months, the secretary said, nearly a dozen such attacks took place, escalating in size, scale and types of weapons, including one attack that killed an American.

Esper said the Iranians fired 31 rockets that weren't meant to harass, but were designed to kill people and destroy things. "Then we had the siege of the embassy," he added.

He called the strike that killed the Quds Force leader a matter of self-defense carried out to protect Americans.

"When we looked at this operation, we knew there would be consequences; we knew there'd be risks," said Army Gen. Mark A. Milley, the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, who joined Esper in briefing reporters. "We didn't take any of it lightly. We knew we'd have to address [the posture of U.S. Central Command troops] for force protection in the immediate aftermath of this particular strike operation."

"How do you expect us not to respond when they've been killing our people for 20 years?" Esper asked. "Soleimani alone has the blood of hundreds of Americans; he's wounded thousands of American coalition partners. He is a terrorist, a leader of a terrorist organization who's

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been killing and attacking Americans for 20-some years, and the blood is on his hands."

Soleimani was planning attacks on American forces, Esper said. "This whole narrative that's being turned around is silly," he added.

"We knew his history, and importantly, we knew his future," Milley said, noting that while the evidence cannot be discussed, the evidence was compelling that Soleimani was planning, organizing and synchronizing significant combat operations against U.S. military forces in the region and it was an imminent decisionmaking event.

"We would have been culpably negligent to the American people had we not made the decision we made," the general said. But even with Soleimani dead, he said, it doesn't mean the strike eliminated all threats.

"There's still significant risk operating throughout the Middle East, and specifically in Iraq," Milley said.

As to the United States attacking Iran's cultural sites, U.S. forces will follow the laws of armed conflict, Esper said.

Milley also addressed an unsigned letter from Marine Corps Brig. Gen. William H. Seely, the commanding general of Task Force, Iraq, that was addressed to Iraq's Defense Ministry. The letter was a draft that was sent out unintentionally, the chairman said.

It addressed plans to withdraw American troops from the region, per the Iraqi parliament vote over the weekend to send U.S. troops home, and it was composed because the U.S. military is moving forces around, Milley said.

"We have increased helicopter movement in Iraq between Baghdad and Taji and other camps and stations, and we are bringing in forces from Kuwait," he explained. "So there are increased levels of U.S. troops movements in rotary-wing helicopters."

The draft was sent to the Iraqis to get their feedback, Milley said. "The long and the short of it is [that] it was an honest mistake by people trying to do the right things in highly dynamic situations. It should not have been sent."

Marines provide security at the U.S. Embassy compound in Baghdad, Jan. 3, 2020.

The Marines are assigned to the Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task ForceCrisis Response-Central Command 19.2, a quick reaction force prepared to deploy a variety of capabilities across the region. Photo By Marine Corps Sgt. Kyle Talbot

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President Donald J. Trump directed, and the Defense Department subsequently launched, an airstrike that killed Iranian Gen. Qassem Soleimani, the head of the Quds Force, a senior DOD official said during a news teleconference.

"He was the commander directly responsible for organizing and directing multiple attacks against Americans in the region, including [Kataeb Hezbollah] attacks we've seen over the last several months," the official said today.

Kataeb Hezbollah is a group with links to the Iranian Islamic Revolutionary Guard's Quds Force.

Soleimani, was actively and consistently developing plans to attack American diplomats and service members in Iraq and throughout the region, the official added.

This U.S. attack was carried out in a manner that minimized collateral damage. It was designed to defend American lives and to prevent further bloodshed, the official noted.

The official mentioned there has been a steady increase over the past year in attacks by Shiite militia groups against bases hosting U.S. and coalition forces.

"The attacks have significantly intensified over the past two months," the official said.

On Dec. 27, U.S. forces in Iraq were attacked near Kirkuk by Kataeb Hezbollah the official continued.

The attack — in which 31 rockets were fired — killed one American civilian contractor and injured four American service members, as well as two members of the Iraqi security forces.

As a result, the U.S. military responded and took defensive actions by striking Kataeb Hezbollah bases in western Iraq and western Syria, the official said.

"We have been very clear with Iran and our Iraqi partners that these increasing attacks need to stop and that we would hold Iran directly responsible for any harm to U.S. personnel," the official concluded.

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JOBS CIVILIAN HUMAN RESOURCES (CHR) Effective immediately and until further notice, the Human Resources Office (HRO) Naples, first floor of Admin 1 aboard Capodichino, new Customers Service hours are as follows: ●Monday – 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. ●Tuesday – CLOSED (By appointment for urgent matters only) ●Wednesday – 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. ●Thursday – CLOSED (By appointment for urgent matters only) ●Friday – 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Office hours for DD-1172-2 Form (ID/CAC Cards) or work certificate requests will be on Monday, Wednesday or Friday by appointment only. Please call DSN 6265772 or 626-5409 for additional information and to schedule an appointment. For any urgent matters outside the above office hours, please contact our Front Desk at DSN 626-5409 for assistance.

U.S. POSITIONS USAJOBS website: https://don.usajobs.gov IMPORTANT NOTICE: USA Staffing Applicant Documentation – Process Change effective July 1, 2019 For any Job Announcement posted July 1, 2019, or later, all applicants, including current Department of the Navy (DON) employees, will be required to submit both eligibility and qualification supporting documents at time of application. This change in process is designed to increase the quality of our referral certificates, standardize application procedures for all DON vacancy announcements, and reduce the wait time for tentative job offers.

Documentation Requirements At the time of application, applicants must provide documentation that supports the eligibility, promotion eligibility, and qualification claims they make in their application package, such as: copies of SF-50s, transcripts, licenses, certifications, etc. This includes transcripts and licenses to support eligibility for announcements for occupational series in which DON employees currently reside in (e.g., engineers).

Applicants that do not provide supporting documentation at the time of application will not be referred to the hiring manager.

For additional information,

applicants may consult the Civilian Human Resources (CHR) Office web site at https://www.cnic.navy.mil/ regions/cnreurafswa/about /job_openings/USVacancies.html, or call the CHR front desk at DSN 626-5409 or Commercial 081-5685409. All Department of Navy overseas US civilian positions aboard Naples and Gaeta commuting area will be posted on USAJOBS website. Not familiar with USAJOBS? Get started by creating an account at https://don.usajobs.gov.

Once registered, you may customize your job searches, set up job alerts and store your resume and other essential employment documents online and be ready to apply for a job anytime. Already have an account on USAJOBS but have questions about applying for overseas positions, contact the DON Employee Intake Center for assistance at doneic@navy.mil The Department of the Navy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. U.S. citizenship is required.

LOCAL NATIONAL (LN) POSITIONS To find out what positions are currently open please contact our front desk at DSN 626-5409 or commercial 081-568-5409. Copies of vacancy announcements will be also posted at the Civilian Human Resources (CHR) located at Capo Admin I, first floor. The customer service hours are: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., Thusday from 12:15 to 3 p.m. The announcements are also visible at the following link: https://cnic.navy.mil/regions/cnreurafswa/about/j ob_openings/LocalNationalVacancies.html.

Applications are accepted at the Security Pass and ID Office at Capodichino or at the Security Pass and ID Office at Support Site (Gricignano) or at the Civilian Human Resources (CHR) at Capodichino. The CHR Office must receive mailed applications by closing date of the vacancy announcement.

CLOSING January 16, 2020 General Assistant, Ua0303-05, ANN#40444538845-RD, Full-Time Permanent Management Analyst, Ua-

0343-02, ANN#33191519331-PG-A1, Full-Time Permanent Financial Technician, Ua-0503-05, ANN# 43496537547-RD, Full-Time Permanent, AOC: Temporary and Permanent Appropriated and Non-Appropriated Funds local national employees of Naples/Gaeta commuting area only.

If you have any questions, contact the front desk at DSN 626-5409 or Commercial 081-568-5409. You can also contact the Civilian Human Resources (CHR) Naples helpdesk at: http://cnic.navy.mil/Europe/About/Jobs/AboutWorkingHere/index.htm 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 CHR services, or continue to provide excellent service. As a reminder, a CHR Representative is available for the bi-weekly “Meet & Greet” at the Support Site Food Court from 8 to 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 CHR representative is unable to provide you a response, he/she will bring the question back to the CHR office and you will be

provided an answer or a call back the same day. The next “Meet & Greet” is to be determined.

NON-APPROPRIATED FUND (NAF) POSITIONS Fleet & Family Readiness NAF Local Naples job announcements within CNREURAFSWA may be viewed at: https://www.cnic.navy.mil/ regions/cnreurafswa/about /job_openings.html – The necessary application forms are also available on line.

For questions please call 081-568- 4164/2505/5612/ 8202. The applications may be emailed to NAFPersonnel@eu.navy.mil NAF currently has no job openings, however please keep checking the Panorama and our website for upcoming announcements and job openings.

NEX U.S. NAF EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES Gricignano, Bldg. 2091-B. Call DSN 629-4774 or Comm. 081-813-5252/ 5253/5254.

Hours: Monday to Friday 9 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.

Make sure you are NOT applying for a position located in Sigonella (Sicily). For any questions or concerns please call the numbers above.

GRICIGNANO MINIMART Ann#190004MU Seasonal Sales Clerk /MM/ NF- 01/ Flex: January 2020- May 31, 2020 Pay: Starting at $8.50, based on experience. Job Summary: Sells general merchandise to customers exercising professional selling techniques. Works as part of a sales team to provide service which anticipates and exceeds customer expectations.

NAPLES DISTRIBUTION CENTER Ann# 190003VB Warehouse Worker / 71/NA-05.

Flex - Open Until Filled.

Pay: $14.06 per hour. Job Summary: Responsible for one or more functions (receiving, storing, issuing and shipping, etc.) within a warehouse area. May be assisted by several lower grade associates.

All positions listed above are only open to U.S. citizens who are family members of U.S. Military or Civilian personnel currently assigned to Naples, Italy. Must be 18 or older.

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Jan. 16: Story Time at Support Site Library Preschool children will enjoy reading fun Thursday, Jan. 16 at 10:30 a.m. in the Support Site Library. The theme is The Stars Above. For details, call DSN 629-4361 or Comm. 081-811-4361.

Now-Jan. 17: Register for Captain’s Cup Flag Football tournament Represent your command and compete to win the coveted 2020 Captain’s Cup trophy on Saturday and Sunday, Feb. 1 and 2, at Carney Park. The first game kicks off at 9:30 a.m. Coaches must attend a meeting at the Carney Park football field on Feb. 1 at 9 a.m. To register your team or for more information, call DSN 629-6528 or Comm. 081-811-6528.

Jan. 20: Martin Luther King Jr. Day Bowling Spend Martin Luther King Jr. Day bowling on Monday, Jan. 20 from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. at Strikers Bowling Center. Buy one game of bowling and shoe rental and get one game free. For more information, call DSN 629-4900 or Comm. 081-811-4900.

Now-Jan. 20: Gaeta Super Bowl Party Registration Join MWR for football, games, trivia and food at the Gaeta Fleet Recreation Center on Sunday, Feb. 2, at 11 p.m.

Register by Noon, Jan. 20 at the Gaeta FRC Customer Service Desk or call 626-8357. For details visit www.navymwrnaples.com/gaeta or call DSN 626-8357 or Comm. 081-568-8357.

Jan. 21: Family Game Night at Bambusa’s The USO, in collaboration with the NEX and Bambusa, will host an evening of free family friendly trivia to win great prizes on Jan. 21 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at Bambusa’s (meal not included). No registration required. For details contact the USO at DSN 6265713 or 629-4903.

Jan. 21-31: Naples DoDEA Schools Re-Registration for School Year 2020-2021 Registration for school year 2020-2021

MORE BASE NOTES will take place in the Naples Middle High School, Media Center, Room 122, from Jan. 21 to Jan. 31, 2020, for both the Naples Elementary School and the Naples Middle High School. It is required that all students register each year. Tuesday, Jan. 21, from 1 to 6 p.m.; Wednesday-Friday, Jan. 22 to 23, from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday, Jan. 27, from 1 to 6 p.m.; Tuesday-Friday, Jan. 28 to 31, from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. For details, call DSN 629-7500/7600.

Now-Jan. 22: Construction at Bella Napoli Public Works is installing energy-efficient lighting in the Bella Napoli Food Court and Conference Center, and Olde Town Pub. The facility has limited access and there is construction equipment in public areas. Please use caution and pardon the construction as we make NSA Naples a more energy-efficient base! For details, call DSN 6264142 or Comm. 081-568-4142.

Jan. 23: Story Time at Support Site Library Preschool children will learn about the life and legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. during this story time on Thursday, Jan. 23, 10:30 a.m. in the Support Site Library. For details, call DSN 629-4361 or Comm. 081-811-4361.

Jan. 23: USO’s Annual Talent Show Audition Deadline Attention all aspiring singers, actors, dancers, comedians and local talents: You could be one of the talented acts to participate in our Naples Got Talent Show on Feb. 8, 2020 and win 2 round trip airline tickets to the US, courtesy of United Airlines. Take the spot light and help us deliver a great night of pure entertainment to this community!

• Audition dates for Capo: Jan. 13 and 15 • Audition dates for Support Site: Jan. 9, 16 and 23 To schedule your auditions for Naples Got Talent email Lmazzella@uso.org or

call DSN 6265713 or 6294903 *Participants must be US ID Card Holders and at least 18 years of age and older.

Jan. 25: Motorcycle Workshop Make sure your bike is ready for the winter at the drop-in workshop on Saturday, Jan. 25 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Auto Skills Center on Support Site.

Tools are provided. Open to ages 13 and older (13-17 years old must be accompanied by an adult or legal guardian).

For details, call DSN 629-4971 or Comm. 081-811-4971.

Jan. 26: Free Bingo USO Naples will host a free Bingo event for the NSA Naples community to win great prizes on Jan. 26 from 3 to 5:30 p.m. (doors open at 2:30 p.m.) at the Naples HS Cafeteria aboard Support Site. No registration required. For details contact the USO at DSN 6265713 or 629-4903.

Jan. 29: Automotive Workshop Join a free automotive workshop at Auto Skills Center Wednesday, Jan. 29, 3:30 to 5 p.m. Get your vehicle ready for winter weather. A qualified auto mechanic will cover the basics such as battery check and charging, tire mounting and balancing and winterizing your vehicle. For details, call DSN 629-4971 or Comm. 081-811-4971.

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at 2 p.m. Prizes are for closest to flagstick and first, second and third-place teams. A four-person, 18-hole scramble will be played on Feb. 2 at 9 a.m. Prizes are for closest to the flagstick, longest drive, longest putt and first, second and third-place teams. For more details, call Comm. 081-526-2496.

Feb. 1 and 8: One-Day Snow Trips Hit the slopes with day trips to local ski resorts on Saturday, Feb. 1 and 8, 6:15 a.m. to 7 p.m. At the MWR Ski Shop located at Outdoor Recreation on Support Site, rent gear or get your gear tuned and ready for the slopes. More details available at www.navymwrnaples.com/ski-shop. To register, call DSN 629-4947 or Comm.

081-811-4947.

Feb. 1: Motorcycle Workshop Make sure your bike is ready for the winter at the drop-in workshop on Saturday, Feb. 1, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Auto Skills Center on Support Site.

Tools are provided. Open to ages 13 and older (13-17 years old must be accompanied by an adult or legal guardian).

For details, call DSN 629-4971 or Comm. 081-811-4971.

Jan. 30: Story Time at Support Site Library Preschool kids will have fun with art at story time on Thursday, Jan. 30, 10:30 a.m. in the Support Site Library. For details, call DSN 629-4361 or Comm.

081-811-4361.

Feb. 1-28: Run Italy: Naples to Rome Challenge yourself to run throughout Italy in 2020 – virtually. Each month features a distance from one major Italian city to another. Run any time, any place and anywhere. Register and bring proof of your mileage to the fitness center by Feb. 28 at Capodichino Fit Zone or Support Site Fitness Forum. When you finish the leg, you will receive a gift. Finish all four legs and receive an additional prize. For details, call DSN 626-6604 or Comm. 081-811-6604.

Feb. 1 and 2: Big Game Golf Scrambles Just in time for the “Big Game,” represent your favorite pro football team at Big Game Scrambles on Saturday and Sunday, Feb. 1 and Feb. 2 at Carney Park Golf Course. A four-person, par-3 nine-hole scramble will be held Feb. 1

Feb. 2: Groundhog's Day Bowling Celebrate Groundhog’s Day with a bowling special on Sunday, Feb. 2 from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. at Strikers Bowling Center. Bowl two games with identical scores and win one free hour of bowling for you and your friends. For more details, call DSN 629-4900 or Comm. 081811-4900.

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COLOR ME: HOME FIRE SAFETY GUIDELINES

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ALLARME /Alarm FUOCO / Fire CAMINO / Fireplace FUMO / Smoke ESTINTORE / Extinguisher TEST / Test FUGA / Escape

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POMPIERE / Firefighter PIANO / Plan LEGNA / Wood EMERGENZA / Emergency USCITA / Exit STRISCIARE / Crawl FAR CADERE / Drop

HAPPY NEW YEAR January / Gennaio First / Primo Celebrate / Celebrare Midnight / Mezzanotte Confetti / Coriandoli Family / Famiglia Tradition / Tradizione Toast / Brindisi Kiss / Bacio Dance / Danza Party / Festa Decade / Decennio

We’re only about halfway through winter, so many families will be helping to keep their homes warm by using their fireplaces.

It’s a nice comfy way to stay warm, but you must use the right precautions to keep your home and family safe.

Each year more than 2,500 people die and 12,600 are injured in home fires in the United States. But unlike other disasters, home fires can be prevented! It's important to know this: Fire is fast! There is no time to gather anything or make a phone call.

In just two minutes, a fire could kill you. In five minutes, a house could be swallowed in flames.

Fire is hot! Heat and smoke could be even more dangerous than the flames. Breathing in really hot air could burn your lungs, and fire produces poisonous gases that can make you sleepy and unable to escape. Fire is dark! It can be hard to find your way out of your house in a fire.

Fire is deadly! Fire uses up oxygen you need to breathe and produces smoke and poisonous gases that kill.

Before - Create a fire escape plan and practice it twice a year - Have smoke alarms in every bedroom and every floor of the house.

- Remind your parents to test the smoke alarms in your house every month.

- Find two ways to get out of each room. A window might be a second way if the door is blocked by fire or smoke.

- Practice feeling your way out of the house in the dark or with your eyes closed.

- Sleep with your door closed. It helps prevent fires from spreading quickly.

During - Get low and go! Crawl under smoke to an exit. Heavy smoke and deadly gases collect along the ceiling.

- If you hear a smoke alarm, get out fast!

You may only have a few seconds to escape.

- If smoke is blocking the door, use your second way out of the room or house.

- Feel the doorknob and door before opening it. If either is hot, leave the door closed and use the second way out.

- If you see smoke coming around the door, use the second way out.

- If you do open a door, open it slowly and be ready to shut it quick if there’s smoke.

- Don’t hide from firefighters! They may look scary with all of their equipment, but they are there to help you.

- Tell firefighters if there are any pets trapped in the house. Don’t try to get them yourself!

- If your clothes catch on fire, stop-drop-and roll! Stop, drop to the ground and cover your face with your hands. Then roll over and over or back and forth until the fire is out.

After Don’t go back into any building unless a firefighter or your parents say it is safe.

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Home Fire Safety Guidelines From the Department of Homeland Security

Answer to last week’s puzzle

upcoming uSO Tours Capodichino Office 081-568-5713 Support Site Office 081-811-4903 http://naples.uso.org http://www.sg-tours.com

TOuRS OPEN TO BOTh u.S. MILITARY AND NATO I.D. CARD hOLDERS

Jan 11: Cemeteries of Naples . . . . . . . . . . . . . . €25 Jan 12: Padula Charterhouse & Borgo of Teggiano . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . €54 Jan 18: The Amphitheatre of Capua & Wine Tasting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . €69 Jan 20: MLK Day: A Day in Rome . . . . . . . . . €38 Jan 24: Wine & Dine in a Cave with Live Music. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . €55 Jan 25: Family Day at the Farm . . . . . . . . . . . . €42

Wine tasting tours are for adults only

EXTENDED TOURS Jan 18-Jan 19: M.L.K. Weekend in Florence & Pisa . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . €195 Feb 14-Feb 17: Carnival on the French Riviera. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . €428 Feb 16-Feb 17: The Carnival of Putignano . . €195 Apr 18-Apr 19: Easter Weekend in Florence & Pisa . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . €200 For tour information, call the USO at DSN 626-5713 or 629-4903 or visit www.sg-tours.com

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• FREE MERCATO ADS •

A Panorama/NSA Public Affairs Office courtesy service available for U.S. or NATO ID cardholders who have orders to PCS within six months. RULES: • New ads must be submitted on a completed Mercato form, along with a copy of both the member’s ID card (front and back) and ONLY the first two pages of PCS orders or equivalent.

• Ads are limited to one per category and 25 words maximum. Ads for free pets are limited to one per person or organization (copy of ID required) and run on a space-available basis. One contact phone number per ad; no e-mail addresses.

• Deadline for submission is Monday, noon for the following Friday. Public holidays (U.S. or Italian) are not an exception to this rule.

ADS RUN ONE WEEK ONLY! • Any incomplete ad or ad received after the Monday, noon deadline will not be printed in that Friday’s issue. Late submissions will be considered for the next available publication. Incomplete or illegible ads will not be considered.

• Free Mercato Ad forms, the only acceptable form of submission, are available at http://www.cnic.navy.mil/naples/newsroom/panorama/ (click on the Mercato link) or at the NSA Public Affairs Office during normal business hours.

• Ads and supporting documentation can be faxed to 081-568-5112 (DSN 6265112) or delivered in person to the Public Affairs Office, Capodichino, Admin I, Room 208. No other form of submission will be accepted.

• To renew for the following week call 081-568-5856/5907 (DSN 626-5856/ 5907) by noon Monday. Ads not renewed by the deadline will not be published.

• PAID CLASSIFIED ADS •

For services and products not eligible for free insertion in “Mercato.” Classified ads can be placed at STAMPA GENERALE (Panorama Advertising Office) located at NSA Capodichino, Building 450, 1st Floor. Cost is € 1,00 (one Euro) per word (minimum 10 words). For information on paid ads please call 081-568-7884 (DSN 626-7884).

Deadline is Wednesday 4 p.m. for the current week’s edition.

M ISCELLANEOUS TALIAN LESSONS, for info contact D'Angelo cell. 340-577-5239 or Itel.Elena 081-891-1489.

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