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Friday, November 15, 2019
Great Power Competition: Admiral Foggo Discusses Navy’s Efforts In Europe Local High School Visits JFC Naples
By U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa Public Affairs
In the 13th episode of “On the Horizon: Navigating the European and African Theaters,” Adm. James G. Foggo III, commander, U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa (CNE-CNA), discussed the importance of American naval presence in the European theater. ABC News Underway Onboard USS Florida To start off the episode, Foggo reviewed a media embark aboard a guided-missile submarine operating in the Eastern Mediterranean. He outlined the strategic implications of American naval vessels operating in this area and the incredible capability and inherent flexibility guided-missile submarines provide our senior leaders. ADM. FOGGO PODCAST
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Story by Diana Sodano JFC Naples Public Affairs
Adm. James G. Foggo III, commander, U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa holds sand from Utah Beach, Normandy, as he delivers remarks during a United States Navy Memorial and Frogmen Association of Utah Beach dedication ceremony in Normandy, France, June 6, 2019. Foggo’s father arrived in France on D-Day with the 4th Canadian Armored Division and brought the sand home with him after WWII. Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Jonathan Nelson
Military Working Dogs Play Vital Role At Naval Support Activity Naples Master-at-Arms 3rd Class Devon Weston, from League City, Texas, assigned to Naval Support Activity (NSA) Naples, conducts training with Master-at-Arms 2nd Class Military Working Dog (MWD) Toto on the MWD Obedience Course onboard NSA Naples. MWDs and their handlers are deployed worldwide in support of global operations and play a significant role in safeguarding military bases. Since their inception into U.S. military in support of operations, MWDs have performed a variety of functions in every major U.S. conflict. Photo by Yeoman 1st Class Jessica Samhan
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More than 80 students from Giulio Cesare Falco High School located in Capua, Caserta visited JFC Naples Nov. 13, 2019. Students and teachers visited, for the first time, the modern building where JFC Naples has been based since 2012. After a JFC Naples staff welcome, the students attended a general briefing on the current functions and operational tasks of the command including the recent history of the Headquarters. Moreover, students were able to get an overview on current topics such as NATO general structure, the Joint Operations Center activities, the role of the NATO International Civilians and the importance of Cyber Security. The participants also met the JFC Naples Chief of Staff, Lieutenant General Antonio Vittiglio, Italian Army, who addressed them in his closing remarks. A questions and answers session with the briefers and the Chief of Staff concluded the event. Students were very happy to visit the NATO building located in Lago Patria. "I’m very happy to be here today because it is evident how open and transparent both military and civilian personnel are,” said 5th year student Marco D’Amico. "And I understood very well what are NATO’s real goals and challenges.” LOCAL HIGH SCHOOL VISITS JFC NAPLES Page 7