Panorama July 26, 2019

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NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg.

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Secretary General Cites NATO Unity as Alliance’s Best Ribbon Cutting for Navy Exchange at Capodichino Deterrent Naval Support Activity (NSA) Naples Commanding Officer Capt. Todd Abrahamson (center) and Navy Exchange employees celebrate the reopening of the Capodichino NEX Mart during a ribbon cutting ceremony, July 15, 2019. Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Donavan Patubo

U.S. Navy Surgeon General Visits Europe to Discuss Readiness and Medical Health Care Transition

By Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class John Kotara U.S. Navy Bureau of Medicine and Surgery

Vice Adm. Forrest Faison, Navy surgeon general and chief, U.S. Bureau of Medicine and Surgery discussed the future of Navy Medicine, and plans to prepare medical personnel for the next fight, while visiting Rota, Spain, Naples and Sigonella July 17 to 23.

Faison, accompanied by Force Master Chief Hosea Smith, Hospital Corps director, spoke with leaders and Sailors at Naval Hospital Rota, Naples and Sigonella about important changes oc-

curring within the military health system, in particular the transition of all military treatment facilities (MTFs) to the administration and management of the Defense Health Agency (DHA).

“These changes that are occurring will allow Navy Medicine to shift our focus from managing buildings and health care benefits to ensuring its people, doctors, nurses, and hospital corpsmen have the skills and experience to keep Sailors and Marines, healthy, ready, and on the job,” Faison said.

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Vice Adm. Forrest Faison, Navy surgeon general and chief, U.S. Bureau of Medicine and Surgery, met with U.S. Naval Hospital Naples staff members on July 19, 2019. During his tour of the hospital, he stopped at the Multi-Service Ward to ensure nurses and Corpsmen have what they need to keep warfighters healthy, ready, and on the job. Photo by Christina Clarke

CAPTAIN’S CORNER. . . . . . . . . 2 BASE NOTES. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 HISTORY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 FFSC CALENDAR . . . . . . . . . . . 5 SOUND OFF . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 MOVIES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 JOBS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

6 0% NAVY MODERNIZING PCS MOVE PROCESS . . . . . . page 5

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By Jim Garamone

Unity is the most effective arrow in NATO’s quiver, alliance Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg told NBC’s Courtney Kube at the Aspen Security Forum.

Countering Russia dominated last night’s discussion at the Colorado forum, but the alliance chief also talked about NATO in Afghanistan and the Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces Treaty.

The secretary general said the alliance is preparing for a world with no INF Treaty and a world with more Russian missiles. Russia has until August 2 to come into compliance with the treaty, which was signed between the United States and the Soviet Union in 1987.

Russia has deployed SSC-8 missiles that violate the terms of the treaty, and all alliance nations are prepared to respond.

“We will respond,” Stoltenberg said. “It will be measured. It will be coordinated. We will not mirror what Russia is doing – meaning we will not deploy missile defense.

We have increased readiness of forces, and we will also support new initiatives.”

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CAPTAIN’S CORNER

By Capt. Todd Abrahamson NSA Naples Commanding Officer

HE NAVY RELEASED A NEW MOBILE APP FOR ACTIVE DUTY SAILORS who are conducting a permanent change of station (PCS). After taking in feedback from Sailors and their families, the Navy Personnel command developed a mobile app, called MyPCS, to provide Sailors with access to a personalized checklist tailored for an individual Sailor’s PCS move as well as apply for government housing and childcare at their next duty station.

MyPCS mobile will function on either personal or work mobile devices, tablets, laptops, and desktop computers. MyPCS will continue to be updated to provide more resources to Sailors in the future, including a PCS entitlements calculator and an upcoming pilot program to provide the ability to use the Government Travel Credit Card for PCSrelated travel expenses. For more information, you can visit https://www.navy.mil to read the story titled “Navy Modernizing PCS Move Process”.

In other big Navy news, acting Secretary of Defense Richard V. Spencer announced on July 18 that the president has nominated Vice Adm. (VADM) Michael M. Gilday for appointment to the grade of admiral, and assignment as chief of naval operations (CNO). VADM Gilday is currently serving as director of the Joint Staff in Washington, D.C. We look forward to VADM Gilday’s upcoming guidance and leadership of our U.S. Navy.

For awareness, the Italian media is reporting that traffic warnings have been issued for August 3 and 10 due to Italian travel to summer holiday destinations. Traffic is expected to be extremely heavy on those days, specifically. Increased traffic is also expected on the last weekend of July and throughout all weekends in August.

Not only should you prepare for heavy traffic, but also for emergencies. On April 17, 2019, the acting Secretary of Defense released a memo urging Department of Defense (DoD) participation in the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s 2019 National Preparedness campaign. The memo also included the DoD Emergency Preparedness Guidance booklet to assist DoD service members, civilian DoD employees, DoD contractors, and their families in becoming more resilient and prepared against the threats and hazards they may encounter. To find this booklet you can search for “DoD Emergency Preparedness Guidance 2019” on https://www.dvidshub.net.

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BASE NOTES Traffic Court Location Change The NSA Naples Traffic Court has moved from the Air Terminal to the RLSO EURAFSWA courtroom in Admin. 2, Room 1095. For details call DSN 626-4576.

July 27: Movies Under the Stars at Carney Park Enjoy some of your favorite movies under the stars on Saturday evenings this summer. Bring your camping chair and blankets. Movies begin at 9:30 p.m. or after sunset and are free. July and August dates and movie titles are available at https://www.navymwrnaples.com/recreation/community-recreation/carney-park.

For details call DSN 629-4459 or Comm.

081-811-4459.

Now-July 28: Capodichino Back Gate Closure The Capodichino back gate will be closed from July 26 at 9:30 a.m. to July 28 at 11 p.m. This closure will impact the outbound traffic (including shuttle busses) during this time period. High visible barriers will be placed to prevent traffic from going in the direction of the back gate. For details call DSN 626-5525.

registration required. For details call DSN 626-5713 or 629-4903.

July 31: Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED Certification Log on to https://www.facebook.com/ NaplesRedCross to register for the Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED course on July 31 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., at the Capodichino Red Cross Training Room, Bldg. 450. This course incorporates the latest science and teaches students to recognize and care for a variety of first aid emergencies to help victims of any age.

Students who successfully complete this course will receive a certificate for Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED valid for two years. For details email naples@redcross.org or call DSN 626-4788.

Aug. 1-4; 6-9: Drug Education for Youth (DEFY) We are accepting applications for volunteers to assist in a two-phase program that promotes team building, goal setting and increased self-confidence for our 9 to 12 year olds. Volunteer for an eight-day summer program and/or monthly youth mentoring program. DEFY Summer Leadership Program will run from August 1 to July 28: USO Backyard Bingo 4 and August 6 to 9, 2019. For details USO Naples will host a free outdoor Backemail BMC Stevens at myckel.stevens@ yard Bingo on July 28 from 3 to 5:30 p.m. eu.navy.mil or call DSN 626-3079; or at Central Park aboard Support Site. email YN1 Smith at ronald.smith@ Bring your picnic blankets and enjoy a eu.navy.mil or call DSN 626-2967. chance to win great prizes. Food vendors will be on site, so bring cash for food. No See BASE NOTES Page 13

Buon fine settimana – and remain vigilant.

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NATO Submarine Command Has a New Commander

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.

From NATO Public Affairs

Command of Submarines NATO was formally transferred from Rear Admiral Andrew C. Lennon of the US Navy to fellow countryman Rear Admiral E. Andrew Burcher in a ceremony held at Allied Maritime Command Headquarters in North London on July 19, 2019.

Submarines NATO is the

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Incoming Commander of Submarines NATO Rear Admiral E. Andrew Burcher (left), Deputy Commander of Allied Maritime Command Vice Admiral Hervé Bléjean (middle) and departing Commander of Submarines NATO Rear Admiral Andrew C. Lennon (right) at the change of command at Allied Maritime Command Headquarters in North London on July 19, 2019. Photo courtesy of NATO

operational commander for Allied submarines assigned to NATO. In addition to daily operational requirements, Commander of Submarines NATO

(COMSUBNATO) also plans and conducts submarine focused exercises including Dynamic Mongoose and NATO

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ITALIAN NEWS BRIEFS COMPILED BY TERESA MEROLA NSA NAPLES PUBLIC AFFAIRS

Stolen 18th Century Dutch Painting Returns Home to Florence The “Vase of Flowers,” an 18th century Dutch painting stolen 75 years ago was recently returned to Italy. When the Germans were retreating from Wemarch in 1944 the famous painting by Jan Van Huysum was stolen from Palazzo Pitti in Florence. After a campaign by the German director of the Uffizi Gallery, the painting was handed back to the Palazzo Pitti.

There will be a special exhibition of the painting at the Chamber of Music inside the Palace.

Italian Summer Tourist Season in Full Swing; Be Careful on Crowded Roads The official tourist season has started in Italy with about 15 million Italian holidaymakers heading to the coast or the mountains, with an estimated 60 million international visitors passing through Italian airports during this summer. The Italian government is urging people to avoid traveling at peak periods this summer, as not only is traveling on certain dates guaranteed to be stressful and unpleasant, but the roads will become more dangerous.

The frequency of road deaths in August normally increases by seven percent. The last weekend of July is traditionally the

date of the first “mass exodus” as many Italians start their summer holidays. This Saturday is expected to be especially busy.

The state road agency ANAS and the summer travel plans of the government warn of particularly busy dates to avoid. Traffic warnings are in place for August 3rd and August 10th, both Saturdays, on which historically the highest traffic has been recorded. The most popular destinations in Italy are Puglia, Sicily, Sardinia and Tuscany. To see real-time traffic information visit the ANAS website at www.stradeanas.it or the Autostrade website at www.autostrade.it Tourists Fined for Making Coffee at Famous Rialto Bridge in Venice Two backpackers German tourists were fined 950 euros ($1,050) for making coffee by the steps of the famous Rialto Bridge in Venice. They used their portable coffeemaking equipment when police officers stopped them for inappropriate behavior and asked them to leave Venice.

The new law sets rules for decency, cleanliness and safety. It bans picnicking at certain sites, bathing in fountains and not wearing a shirt in public spaces. Local police will also publicly release the identities of people who misbehave in the city of the Lagoon. Venice has a population of 55,000 but every year reaches around 30 million visitors.

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 veterans service organization comprised of eligible veterans and military service members from the 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 Wednesday of each month from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. at the Support Site Community Room. For details call VFW Post Commander Joel Driscoll at Comm. 340973-3324 or visit www.vfw.napoli@gmail.com or Facebook at VFW Post 12159-Monte 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.

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.

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.

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HISTORY: PRESIDENT TRUMAN’S FIGHT FOR CIVIL RIGHTS From DoD News

On July 26, 1948, President Harry S. Truman signed Executive Order 9981, which officially ended racial segregation and discrimination in the military. Although it would take more than six years to fully implement, Truman’s order set in motion a wave of reforms for equality for racial minorities not only in the military, but in the federal workforce and public education, as well.

Truman was a student of history and he recognized that Black Soldiers had fought in every major U.S. war, including the Revolutionary War, the War of 1812, the Civil War, the SpanishAmerican War and both World Wars.

White House historian Michael R. Gardner said Truman was an unlikely president to integrate the U.S. military.

Truman was born into a racist Missouri family; his grandparents owned slaves. He never went to college, and he grew up in a community where the use of racial epithets was commonplace. Truman was conditioned to be racist, Gardner added.

Truman went to France to fight in World War I as an Army captain in 1918.

During the last four months of the war, he witnessed brutal fighting, but also saw extraordinary bravery and sacrifice by American Soldiers. Truman discovered he was a

natural leader of men and developed a deep, lifelong devotion to the military.

On April 12, 1945, upon the death of President Franklin D. Roosevelt, then-Vice President Truman became the 33rd president.

With the war’s end, a tidal wave of 12 million American veterans returned home, 880,000 of whom were AfricanAmerican. The return of these black veterans reenergized the Ku Klux Klan, and in many communities across America, the Klan was ready to greet the returning troops.

Little national attention was focused on this growing racial discord. In fact, 30 of the 48 states enforced some form of segregation, Gardner said.

On September 19, 1946, Truman met with civil rights officials who told him about an honorably discharged black sergeant arrested in Aiken, South Carolina, for disorderly conduct. During the course of Isaac Woodard’s overnight incarceration, the 27-year old decorated veteran was so savagely beaten that one of his eyes was gouged out and he was blinded in the other eye.

The state refused to prosecute the 215-pound white policeman who blinded Woodard. The president ordered his attorney general to step in, and the sheriff was indicted and tried in South Carolina federal

court, only to go free after an all-white jury deliberated for 30 minutes.

For Truman, this incident was the defining moment of the civil rights crusade that officially launched on December 5, 1946, when he issued an executive order for the nation’s first civil rights commission, Gardner said. “[Truman] went on to exert his moral leadership in order to achieve two fantastic executive orders to make our federal work force colorblind and to create opportunities of equality for every American in the Armed Forces,” Ken Hechler, a special assistant for Truman during his administration, said.

The next summer, Truman again broke political ground when he spoke at the final conference session of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) in June 1947.

“As Americans, we believe that every man should be free to live his life as he wishes,” Truman said, reflecting on lessons he had learned on the battlefield about honor and respect – regardless of creed or color. “He should be limited only by his responsibility to his fellow countrymen. If this freedom is to be more than a dream, each man must be guaranteed equality of opportunity.

The only limit to an

On July 26, 1948, President Harry S. Truman signed Executive Order 9981, which officially ended racial segregation and discrimination in the military. Photo from National Archives

American’s achievement should be his ability, his industry, and his character. These rewards for his effort should be determined only by those truly relevant qualities.”

“It was my honor to serve for four years on Harry Truman’s personal White House staff,” Hechler said. “Although he was brought up as a racist, he became a great champion of civil rights.”

“With less than 10 percent of Americans agreeing with civil rights, Truman was the type of president who refused to falter when he thought public opinion was wrong,” Hechler said.

“Truman always used to mention eight words from Thomas Jefferson,” he said. “Equal rights for all, special privileges for none.”

David S.C. Chu, former

the defense undersecretary for personnel and readiness, credits Truman’s 1948 executive order that integrated the military with laying crucial groundwork for the eventual success of the all-volunteer force.

In addition to providing a broad talent base, diversity ensures that the military looks like the American population it defends, Chu said. That, in turn, helps build public confidence and trust in the institution.

“Ultimately, Truman’s executive order “provided the foundation for the U.S. military to become one of the United States’ most racially integrated institutions,” Chu said.

“What Truman really did was use the Armed Forces to change American society.”

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USO Water Play Helps Community Members Beat the Heat USO Naples helped our youngest Naval Support Activity Naples community members beat the heat this past week at “Water Play” in Central Park at Support Site. More than 100 children spent the morning enjoying water-themed activities such as slipand-slides, water balloon fights, soap hockey, and a constant sprinkler of water supported by the NSA Naples Fire Department. Light refreshments were provided courtesy of USO Naples and CoffeePoint to ensure children had the energy to play all day. Water Play is part of USO Naples’ mission to support the military and their families by hosting free events for the NSA community members. If you are interested in learning more about USO programs visit www.facebook.com/usonaples or call DSN 6294903 or 626-5713. Photo by Julia Killough

Bahrain Delegation Meets with JFC Naples Military Partnership Branch

By Turkish Army Major Tayfun Erbay JFC Naples J-9

Allied Joint Force Command Naples received a delegation from the Bahrain Defense Forces (BDF) on July 15th.

Before the meeting, Bahrain Major General Saad had an office call with JFCNP Commander Admiral James Foggo.

The meeting was in the framework of an annual military cooperation Expert Staff Meeting (ESM). It aimed to enhance NATO’s understanding of the BDF’s military interests and partnership goals, while showcasing the various partnership opportunities available.

The ESM also enabled the delegation of the Military Partnership Branch and its partners to openly discuss progress under various initiatives and to ensure that our partners are correctly supported by NATO through JFC Naples.

Discussions included a review of the cooperation program between Bahrain and NATO in 2017 & 2018, the BDF’s topics of interest, JFC Naples MPB’s role in facilitating this partnership and a presentation on

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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

● July 30: Benvenuti Teens San Gennaro Catacombs, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Meet at Teen Center. ● July 31: Volunteer Orientation, noon to 1 p.m., Support Site FFSC. ● July 31: Sponsorship Training at Capo, 9 to 11 a.m.

Admin I. ● Aug. 1: Smooth Move, 8 a.m. to noon, Support Site FFSC. ● Aug. 2: Benvenuti Newcomers Welcome, 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Support Site Theater. ● Aug. 5: Benvenuti Teens, Graffa Class, 10 a.m. to noon, Teen Center. ● Aug. 5-9: TGPS Pre-Separation, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Support Site FFSC. ● Aug. 5-9: Area Orientation, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Support Site Theater. ● Aug. 8: Baby Boot Camp, 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Support Site FFSC. ● Aug. 13: Consent Talk AFN Radio, 2 to 3 p.m. ● Aug. 14: Sponsorship Training, 9 to 11 a.m., Support Site FFSC. All classes require registration.

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

ENERGY CONSERVATION Five Ways to Save Money in the Laundry Room From NSA Naples Energy Management Team

Laundry is no one’s favorite chore, and it doesn’t help that washers and dryers are among the costliest appliances to operate. Since most of us do at least a few loads of laundry each week, it’s worth taking steps to reduce energy use.

Allied Joint Force Command Naples J-9 and a delegation from the Bahrain Defense Forces pose in the lobby at JFC Headquarters on July 15th. Photo by United States Army Sergeant 1st Class Michael O’Brien, JFC Naples Public Affairs

worthwhile cooperation program activities and exercises available to BDF in 2020.

Brigadier General R Kloss, Assistant Chief Of Staff, J-9 Division, stressed that constant communication remain vital in maintaining the relationship between NATO and Bahrain.

BDF delegation also paid a visit to NSD-S Hub to familiarize themselves with its role and mission.

Bahrain is a partner nation from the Istanbul Cooperation Initiative Framework.

The Expert Staff Meeting is a vital part of the annual military cooperation between NATO and Bahrain, as it ensures the military partnership is meeting the needs of the BDF in-line with

NATO’s Military Committee’s Direction and Guidance.

More broadly it also supports NATO’s broader aims to help build the trust and understanding that will lead to better cooperation in the region while increasing military interoperability for future NATO missions The next ESM between JFC Naples and BDF will take place in Manama in 2020.

The mission of Allied Joint Force Command Naples is to prepare for, plan and conduct military operations in order to preserve the peace, security and territorial integrity of Alliance member states throughout Supreme Allied Commander Europe (SACEUR) Area of Responsibility (AOR) and beyond.

But there are ways to save money and energy in the laundry room. As well as reduce the wear and tear on your clothes and some of them won’t cost you a thing. Here are some things you can do to save in the laundry room: ● Wash with cold water.

Using warm water instead of hot can cut a load’s energy use in half, and using cold water will save even more. Cold water detergents can be helpful to ensure items get clean, and high-efficiency detergents (indicated by the “he” symbol) should be used when required by the manufacturer. ● Wash full loads.

Your washer will use about the same amount of energy no matter the size of the load, so fill it up. ● Dry right-sized loads for your machine.

If the dryer is too full, it will take longer for the clothes to dry. Loads that are too small can also take longer to dry, plus you spend more per item when running the dryer to only dry a few things. ● Air dry when you can.

Hang laundry outside or on a drying rack to avoid using the dryer altogether. ● Switch loads while the dryer is warm.

This will allow you to use the remaining heat inside of the dryer for the next cycle.

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 Marvin J. Hernandez at DSN 626-1895 or Comm. 081-568-1865.

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SOUND OFF: WHAT’S YOUR HIDDEN TALENT?

MA1 Alejandro Carral “I practice Brazilian Jui-Jitsu and compete here and in other countries.”

HM2 Jimmy Au “I bowl with two hands. I’ve bowled a 225 like that.”

Lt. Cmdr. Maria Nieves “I’m pretty good at couponing. I once got ten large bags of dog food for free.”

Sam Rosario “I can suction off my nose with my top lip.”

Lt. Cmdr. John North “Float like a butterfly, sting like a bee.”

Navy Modernizing PCS Move Process From Navy Personnel Command Public Affairs

To help improve the Permanent Change of Station (PCS) experience for Sailors and their families, the Navy launched the MyPCS Mobile app on July 17.

“Sailors executing Active Duty PCS orders will immediately realize a better experience with MyPCS Mobile,” Rear Adm. Jeff Hughes, commander, Navy Personnel Command, said.

“We have heard the Sailor and family feedback, and are enhancing the PCS move process through greater customer focus, increased flexibility, choice and the use of modern tools.”

MyPCS Mobile is accessible to all Sailors on their personal or work mobile devices, tablets, laptops and desktop computers.

MyPCS Mobile provides Sailors who are planning a PCS move with access to a personalized checklist tailored for an individual Sailor’s PCS move as well as the ability to apply for government housing and childcare at their next duty

station. MyPCS Mobile will soon provide Sailors the ability to view a streamlined, simplified, plain language set of PCS orders referred to as “lean orders.”

In a subsequent release toward the end of summer, MyPCS Mobile will allow Sailors the ability to prepare and submit their PCS travel claim voucher. Sailors will simply upload travel receipts from their mobile devices, complete a voucher that has been prepopulated with basic information, electronically sign and provide it to their Command Pay and Personnel Administrator (CPPA) for final processing.

“We are aggressively pursuing modern technology in our tools and striving to provide world class customer service to our Sailors and families,” Hughes said.

“MyPCS Mobile is the result of a rapid development effort as part of our transition to a modern, commercial-standard integrated pay and personnel system. A modern tool to enhance the PCS experience for Sailors and families is one of the first capabilities we wanted to deliver.”

Sailors who presently do not have a set of Active Duty PCS orders can still explore the functionality of the checklist through an on-line demonstration.

Sailors may access MyPCS Mobile either through the Navy App Locker at https://www.applocker. navy.mil or MyNavy Portal at https://my.navy.mil Access to MyPCS Mobile does not require a Common Access Card (CAC); however, for CAC-free access, Sailors will need to perform a onetime setup via MNP on a CAC-enabled machine. At the top of the page in MNP the Sailor’s name will appear.

Click on name, select my account, then select instructions for CAC-free setup. Follow the steps for Apple iOS or Google Android to authenticate your identity.

The mobile device must have access to either Wi-Fi of cellular data services to complete the process.

Other upcoming enhancements include a PCS entitlements calculator and an upcoming pilot program to provide the ability to use the Government Travel Credit

Card for PCS-related travel expenses. Future NAVADMINs will announce launch dates and outline specific details for each of these programs.

Meanwhile, Sailors can minimize any out-of-pocket expenses by taking advantage of the travel entitlements available to them today.

Those who are about to make a PCS move should talk to

their CPPA to help decide if a travel advance is the right choice for them.

For more information, refer to NAVADMIN 161/19 at http://www.npc.navy.mil/ or email askMNCC@navy.mil or call the MyNavy Career Center anytime at 833-3306622.

For more news from Navy Personnel Command, visit www.navy.mil/local/npc/

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“This transition will allow us to promote Navy Medicine readiness across the world.”

During the multi-day trip, Faison had the privilege to conduct facility tours, admiral’s calls and leadership briefings.

“There is no greater responsibility than then to provide a highly trained medical force that is ready and prepared to save the lives of our nation’s armed forces,” Faison said. “We had a 97 percent survival rate coming out of Iraq and Afghanistan, the highest in all our history, and we had every conceivable advantage, including uncontested air superiority, aeromedical evacuation on demand, seamless communications, and our hospital corpsman, the most important asset on the field.”

Faison explained these advantages may not exist in the next conflict if adversaries are near-peers who can also project sea power.

That’s why Navy Medicine has to be prepared for a very different threat and challenge.

Partnerships that prepare Navy Medicine’s Sailors for future conflicts can build on the successes of existing ones, such as Hospital Corpsman Trauma Training, a Navy Medicine program where hospital corpsman have gained hands-on trauma experience at John H. Stroger Jr. Hospital of Cook County, and the University of Florida Health Jacksonville..

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

Vice Adm. Forrest Faison, Navy surgeon general and chief, U.S. Bureau of Medicine and Surgery, held an all-hand’s call with staff from U.S. Naval Hospital Naples on July 19, 2019. He talked about the many changes facing military medicine, fielded questions, and even performed a reenlistment ceremony. Photo by Christina Clarke

“We must show that we are worthy of the trust that is placed in our hands,” Faison added. “We are the ones that care for the one percent of individuals that freely volunteered to uphold our freedom and democracy of this land, and we will do whatever we can to help these military members carry on, in order to defend this country and return them home to their loved ones.”

Navy Medicine is a global health care network of 63,000 personnel that provide health care support to the U.S. Navy, Marine Corps, their families and veterans in high operational tempo environments, at expeditionary medical facilities, medical treatment facilities, hospitals, clinics, hospital ships and research units around the world.

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 FACE BOOK 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.

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 6263913 or Comm. 081-568-3913.

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.

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 decision-making. For details call MC1 Ramsaran at DSN 6265249.

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 Wednesdays, alternating between Support Site and Capodichino. For details visit www.naplesareafcpoa.facebook.com or call LS1 Victor Villarmea at DSN 626-5480.

NATO Lions Rugby: International Rugby Club is open to all interested players – men, women and children (5-12).

Men’s rugby is Part of the Italian Rugby Union (FIR) and is contact rugby. Practice is every Wednesday at 6 p.m. at Joint Force Command at Lago Patria. Women’s tag rugby practice is every Monday 5:30 p.m. at JFC. Children’s tag rugby practice is every Saturday at 10:30 a.m. at JFC (January through April). For details call Mickael Pierrin or David Taylor at Comm. 081-721-3222/3682 or visit our Facebook pages at NATO Lions RFC (Naples, Italy); NATO Lionesses Tag Rugby; or NATO Lion Cubs Tag Rugby.

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MOVIE SCHEDULE No Children Under 10 Admitted to R-Rated Movies Friday, July 26 3:30 p.m. Toy Story 4, G 5 p.m. Spider-Man: Far From Home, PG-13 6 p.m. Yesterday, PG-13 8 p.m. Annabelle Comes Home, R, 8:30 p.m. Once Upon a Time in Hollywood, R Saturday, July 27 3 p.m. The Lion King (2019), PG, 3-D 4:30 p.m. Men in Black International, PG-13 5:30 p.m. Spider-Man: Far From Home, PG-13 7:30 p.m. Child’s Play (2019), R 8:30 p.m. Once Upon a Time in Hollywood R Sunday, July 28 3 p.m. Toy Story 4, G 4 p.m. The Lion King (2019), PG 6 p.m. Once Upon a Time in Hollywood, R 7 p.m. Yesterday, PG-13 Monday, July 29 Closed, No Movie Tuesday, July 30 Closed, No Movie Wednesday, July 31 5:30 p.m. The Secret Life of Pets 2 6:30 p.m. Spider-Man: Far From Home, PG-13 7:30 p.m. Yesterday, PG-13 Thursday, August 1 5:30 p.m. Toy Story, 4, G 6:30 p.m. Dark Phoenix, PG-13 7:30 p.m. Annabelle Comes Home R

Annabelle Comes Home R, Horror-Mystery-Thriller, 106 min. Cast: Vera Farmiga, Mckenna Grace, Patrick Wilson, Madison Iseman and Emily Brobst. Determined to keep Annabelle from wreaking more havoc, demonologists Ed and Lorraine Warren bring the possessed doll to the locked artifacts room in their home, placing her “safely” behind sacred glass and enlisting a priest’s holy blessing. But an unholy night of horror awaits as Annabelle awakens the evil spirits in the room, who all set their sights on a new target – the Warrens’ 10-year-old daughter, Judy, and her friends.

Child’s Play (2019) R, Horror, 90 Min. Cast: Aubrey Plaza, Mark Hamill, Gabriel Bateman, Brian Tyree Henry and Tim Matheson. A mother gives her 13year-old son a toy doll for his birthday, unaware of its more sinister nature.

Dark Phoenix Last Showing PG-13, Action-Adventure-SciFi, 113 min.

Cast: Sophie Turner, Jessica Chastain, James McAvoy, Jennifer Lawrence and Nicholas Hoult. Jean Grey begins to develop incredible powers that corrupt and turn her into a Dark Phoenix. Now the X-Men will have to decide if the life of a team member is worth more than all the people living in the world.

The Lion King (2019) PG-Animation-Adventure-Drama, 118 min.

Cast: Keegan-Michael Key, Seth Rogen, Donald Glover, John Kani and James Earl Jones. After the murder of his father, a young lion prince flees his kingdom only to learn the true meaning of responsibility and bravery.

Men in Black: International PG-13, Action-Comedy-SciFi, 115 min. Cast: Tessa Thompson, Chris Hemsworth, Rebecca Ferguson, Emma Thompson and Liam Neeson.

The Men in Black have always protected the Earth from the scum of the universe. In this new adventure, they tackle their biggest threat to date: A mole in the Men in Black organization.

Once Upon a Time in Hollywood Premiere R, Comedy-Drama, 159 min. Cast: Leonardo DiCaprio, Brad Pitt, Margot Robbie, Al Pacino and Kurt Russell. A faded television actor and his stunt double strive to achieve fame and success in the film industry during the final years of Hollywood’s Golden Age in 1969 Los Angeles.

Secret Life of Pets 2 Last Showing PG, Animation-Adventure-Comedy, 86 min.

Cast: Patton Oswalt, Kevin Hart, Harrison Ford, Eric Stonestreet and Jenny Slate. Continuing the story of Max and his pet friends, following their secret lives after their owners leave them for work or school each day.

Spider-Man: Far From Home PG-13, Action-Adventure-Comedy, 130 min.

Cast: Tom Holland, Angourie Rice, Zendaya, Jon Favreau, and Samuel L. Jackson.

Following the events of Avengers: Endgame, Spider-Man must step up to take on new threats in a world that has changed forever.

Toy Story 4 G, Animation-Adventure-Comedy, 100 min.

Cast: Keanu Reeves, Christina Hendricks, Tom Hanks, Jordan Peele and Tim Allen. When a new toy called “Forky” joins Woody and the gang, a road trip alongside old and new friends reveals how big the world can be for a toy.

Yesterday Premiere PG-13, Comedy-Fantasy-Music, 116 min.

Cast: Himesh Patel, Lily James, Sophia Di Martino, Ellise Chappell and Meera Syal. A struggling musician realizes he’s the only person on Earth who can remember The Beatles after waking up in an alternate timeline where they never existed.

0If 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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Alcoholics Anonymous hosts English-speaking AA meetings on and off base in the Naples area. For details call 339-267-7075 or visit www.alcoholics-anonymous.eu/ countries/italy.htm.

Harry S Truman Lodge No. 649 meets every second, third and fourth Wednesday of the month at 7 p.m. For details call Chris Gerbore at 333-7049607 or email gerborechris@hotmail. com or visit https://www.hst649.org 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. For deails call 081-811-4962.

The Naples Area Second Class Petty Officer Association meets every other Tuesday in the Capodichino Theater at noon to discuss upcoming community outreach opportunities and charity events. For details, call OS2 Joseph Cavallaro at DSN 626-4545 or email joseph.cavallaro@eu.navy.mil or MA2 Jessalyn Harrison at DSN 626-2871or jessalyn.harrison@eu.navy.mil 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 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. For details visit USASSCNapoli on Facebook.

MORE THE INSIDE PAGE Gaeta/Naples Area Girl Scouts is in need of leaders and co-leaders.

Training and support provided. For details email naplesgs@yahoo.com.

Connect the Tots is an organization for bringing together families with babies and toddlers to play and mingle.

Monthly club events include themed parties, group outings off-base and playground meet-ups. For the latest on club events, join us on Facebook at Connect the Tots (CTT), Naples Italy.

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. For details visit USASSCNapoli on Facebook.

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 details email cwocnaples@gmail.com or visit Catholic Women of the Chapel - NSA Naples, Italy on Facebook.

Filipino-American Association of Naples, Italy meets at 5 p.m. the second and last Thursday of every month at Striker’s Bowling Alley. For details call Melygil Non at DSN 626-1690 or Comm. 081-568-1690, or visit Fil-Am Naples, Italy on Facebook.

Latinos Unidos Welcomes New Members Meetings are 2 p.m. on the first Sunday of every month at the Support Site park. For details email michael.cortez@eu.navy.mil or call 334-6771-0327, or gabriel.sermeno@ eu. navy.mil or call 081-811-5554.

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, visit the USMRASI at usmra-si.tripod.com or call Wylie Miller at 329-208-7315.

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.

Meditation Sitting Group meets on Mondays begins at 6 p.m. at the Support Site Chapel. Participation is free and newcomers are welcome. For details call the Chapel at DSN 629-4600.

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.

Register For On-Site Undergraduate Classes Visit the colleges for more information about what classes and programs are offered. Call UMUC Maryland at 081-568-6673/74/75; 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.

Rhys Parker at rhys.a.parker.mil@mail.mil

The Welfare & Recreation Association is available to meet associates every Monday and Friday from 9 a.m. to noon at two locations: the first floor of Bldg. 450 upstairs from Capo Landing; and the Community Center onboard Support Site. For details 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. For details call the AT/FP Division at 081-568-5525 or visit the division office in the Capodichino Security Precinct, Bldg. 403.

Carney Park Golf Association (CPGA) is a non-profit organization established for eligible Carney Park Golf Course patrons. The CPGA provides weekly social activities for all levels of golfer and often organize trips to other courses. Events are held every Saturday and Sunday. For details call 081-568-1749.

Educational & Developmental Intervention Service 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.

Cub Scout Pack 007 Does your son enjoy being outdoors, going on hikes, swimming and camping? The Naples Cub Scouts is an active program that is open to boys between kindergarten and fifth grade. Meetings and activities are three times per month. Boys can earn their way through the ranks of Lion, Tiger, Wolf, Bear and Webelos Scout. For details email naplescubmaster@gmail.com or visit the Facebook Page: Naples Cub Scouts - Pack 007.

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Dynamic Manta to increase interoperability among Allied submarine forces and hone joint warfighting skills to increase NATO’s speed and ability to respond to Alliance needs.

Departing Commander, Rear Admiral Andrew C. Lennon assumed command in July 2017.

“It has been a great experience working with such high performing submariners,” Lennon said. “Our COMSUBNATO team has accomplished so much in the past two years including directing ships, aircraft, and submarines during five live exercises and creating a new NATO ASW wargame. I’ve especially enjoyed visiting our allied submarine forces, touring their boats and meeting their sailors.”

Upon assuming command, Rear Admiral E. Andrew Burcher said, "The undersea enterprise is key to the security of the NATO Allies. I look forward to leading the great COMSUBNATO team in ensuring the Alliance’s efforts in this area. Congratulations to Rear Admiral Lennon on a job well done.”

COMSUBNATO operates within Allied Maritime Command based in Northwood, United Kingdom and serves alongside peer commands NATO Maritime Air and NATO Surface Forces to form the operational backbone of NATO Maritime activities.

A Sailor and Marines provide security for Canadian forces during Maple Resolve at Camp Wainwright, Alberta, May 13, 2019. Maple Resolve is a three-week simulated war exercise meant to help NATO allies share tactics and strengthen ties. Photo by Marine Corps Cpl. Niles Lee

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The bottom line, he said, is the alliance must deliver credible deterrence and defense from NATO, because that is the best guarantee of peace in Europe.

The abrogation of the INF Treaty is just one piece of Russian malfeasance. In addition to annexing Crimea from Ukraine, occupying provinces of Georgia and sparking conflict in the Dombass region of Ukraine, Russia has modernized its nuclear arsenal over a long period of time.

NATO has responded. For the first time in NATO history, there are combatready troops in the eastern part of the alliance – Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, Bulgaria and Romania. “These battalions are not very big, but they are multinational NATO troops, meaning that

NATO is already there,” the secretary general said.

“If any of these countries are attacked, there is no doubt that it will trigger the response from the full alliance. And we also increased the readiness of our forces to reinforce if needed. In a way, NATO has already started to respond in a measured, defensive way.”

The “one for all, all for one” nature of the alliance is key to deterrence, he said. “As long as that is credible – if you attack one ally, the whole alliance will respond – then we are by far the strongest alliance in the world,” he said. “We are 50 percent of the world’s military might.

We are stronger than any other potential adversary so long as we stay together. The most important thing is the resolve, the political will, the unity of the alliance. As long as that is in place, then we

are safe.”

The problem is not deterring an actual attack. Russia is involved in cyberattacks, meddling in elections, the chemical agent attack in Great Britain, and more. “These hybrid attacks blur the line between peace and war,” he said.

NATO is truly a North Atlantic organization, Stoltenberg said, noting that the only time the alliance’s Article 5 provision was triggered – the article states that an attack on one ally is an attack on all – was in response to an attack on the United States.

“I think everyone expected that Article 5 was for, you know, Soviet Union attacking a small NATO ally,” he said. “That never happened, because deterrence worked.”

With the 9/11 attacks, all NATO allies stood behind the United States and joined in the operations in Afghanistan. NATO went in with the United States and will come out with the United States, the secretary general said.

“Hundreds of thousands of European soldiers and Canadian soldiers have served in Afghanistan and more than a thousand have paid the ultimate price,” Stoltenberg said.

“We had – at the peak – we had more than 140,000 troops there in the combat operation. Roughly one third ... of those soldiers were non-U.S. soldiers. So this has been a big operation, not only for the United States, but for many NATO allies and

partners. Therefore, we will decide on the future presence in Afghanistan together.”

The secretary general said NATO is good for Europe, but it is also extremely good for the United States. “It is extremely good to have friends and allies,” he said. “You are privileged to have 28 friends and allies who are together with you.

Every time.

Not only triggering Article 5 after 9/11, but if you compare with China or Russia or any other great power, they don’t have [those] kinds of friends and allies as you have. That makes you stronger.”

He noted that many in the United States are concerned about China. “If you’re concerned about the size of China, then you should stay in NATO, because as long as you are in NATO, you are terribly big,” he said. “If you add all the other allies, we are 50 percent of world [gross domestic product] and 50 percent of the world’s military might.”

Stoltenberg said it is easy to be concerned about the world situation, but “we should also be a bit optimistic, because despite all these attempts to weaken NATO, NATO is not weak.”

Opinion polls in Europe and North America show tremendous support for the alliance, he said.

“Those who are trying to undermine the public support for NATO have not succeeded,” he added.

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JOBS CIVILIAN HUMAN RESOURCES (CHR) Customer service hours are: ● Monday through Wednesday: 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. ● Thursday: 12:15 to 3 p.m. ● Friday: 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Customer service operation hours for the following services are Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 9-11 a.m. and from 1-3 p.m.: ● ID/CAC Cards (DD1172-2) ● Work Certificates

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 Civil-

ian 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, Commercial 081-568-5409.

All Department of Navy overseas U.S. 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 call our front desk at DSN 626-5409 or Comm. 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. and Thursday from 12:15 to 3 p.m. The announcements are also visible at the following link: https://cnic.navy.mil/ regions/cnreurafswa/about/ job_openings/LocalNationalVacancies.html.

Applications are accepted at the Security Pass and ID Office at Capodichino, or at the Security Pass and ID Office at Gricignano, Support Site, or at the Civilian Human Resources (CHR), Capodichino, Naples. The CHR Office must receive

mailed applications by closing date of the vacancy announcement.

CLOSING August 1, 2019 Purchasing Agent, Ua1105-04 KPP Ua-03/Ua-02, OR Ua-1105-03 KPP Ua-02, OR Ua-1105-02, ANN# 40411-342402-RD, Full Time Permanent.

Facility Operations Specialist, Ua-1640-02, ANN# 44308-365739-PG, Full Time Permanent.

Specialista Ingegnere Ambientale, Q-0819-Q2, ANN# 44308-348016-PG, Full Time Permanent.

If you have any questions, contact the front desk at DSN 626-5409 or Comm.

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 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 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 CN-

REURAFSWA 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 Recreation Assistant, NF0189-01, ANN#19-072R9, Flexible, MWR Gaeta. Job Summary: This position is located within the Morale, Welfare and Recreation (MWR), Naval Support Activity Naples, Department, Gaeta, Fleet Recreation Center. The purpose of this position is to provide professional support to the comprehensive program of recreational Fleet and Family Readiness opportunities for USN active duty, home-port ship, retired military, DOD Civilians, DOD contractors and their family members, visiting ships and guests. Closing date: August 1, 2019.

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 8:30 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.

NAPLES DISTRIBUTION CENTER Ann#1900023F Warehouse Worker/71/NA05/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 lowergrade associates.

Ann#1900023C Warehouse Worker/72/NA05/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 lowergrade associates.

OTHER OPPORTUNITIES Naples Tiger Sharks Seeking Coaches The Naples Tiger Sharks swim team is looking for group coaches to assist with the coaching of swimmers

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for the 2019-2020 season Qualified candidates will be able to create thorough, age-appropriate workouts focusing on technique, endurance, stroke development and drills; Lead structured practices during practices; Help record all workouts and track daily attendance; Assist with administrative matters relating to the team, swim meet arrangements and team performance as well as interaction with parents; Assist in recording times at swim meets; Attend swim team events such as meets, meetings, and social events; Engage parents and cultivate relationships to create a collaborative swim team environment. Recommended qualifications include: 2plus years’ experience as a competitive swimmer; 2plus years of coaching experience; USA Swimming Coach or ASCA Level 1 certification (or willing to obtain certificate); must have a strong foundation in stroke mechanics and be able to communicate effectively with swimmers and their parents; enthusiastic, dynamic presence with good communication skills; other certifications including: CPR, AED, Basic First Aid (or willing to obtain certificate). For details email Head Coach Lisa Kanak at npsheadcoach@gmail.com or team president at npspresident@gmail.com or visit @naplestigersharks at Facebook or https://naplestigersharks.swimtopia.com

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MORE BASE NOTES Aug. 2: UMUC 70th Anniversary Summer Celebration UMUC will host a 70th Anniversary Summer Celebration on August 2 from 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at Central Park on Support Site. Join us for food, games, and family friendly entertainment while we celebrate 70 years of serving the military in war and peace. For details email naples-europe@umuc.edu or call DSN 626-6675.

Aug. 6-8: Food Handler Manager Course U.S. Naval Hospital Naples Preventive Medicine will hold an 18-hour Food Handler Manager course on August 6 to 8 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Upon completion of the course, participants will hold the credentials to manage fixed food facilities and conduct the four-hour food handler training for employees and staff. To register email HM2 McGrath at jake.k.mcgrath.mil@mail.mil or call DSN 626-5970.

Aug. 7: Monthly Teddy Bear Club Picnic USO Naples, in collaboration with Connect the Tots and New Parent Support Program, will host its free Monthly Teddy Bear Club Picnic for children up to 4 years old of U.S. ID card holders on August 7 from 10 to 11:30 a.m. at Central Park aboard Support Site. Activities, crafts, and snacks are included. Please bring your picnic blankets. Limited availability; in-person registration required. For details call DSN 626-5713 or 629-4903.

Now-Aug. 10: NMCRS Thrift Shop The Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society (NMCRS) Thrift Shop will only be open on Tuesdays during the month of July.

The next bag sale will be August 10 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. The NMCRS Thrift Shop is located at the back of Bldg. 2088 (adjacent to the veterinarian’s office, just behind the fire station and across from the bowling alley) on Support Site. Authorized patrons include U.S. DOD and JFC ID card holders. Donations are accepted only during store hours at the side door. For details call DSN 626-3913 or 629-4200 or visit https://www.facebook.com/NavyMarineCorpsReliefSocietyNaples/ Aug. 10: USO Summerfest USO Naples, in collaboration with MWR, will host Summerfest for the NSA Naples

community on August 10 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Central Park aboard Support Site. This special evening will feature live music entertainment by the Naval Forces Europe Band along with family games and activities. There will be burgers and hot dogs for the first 300 people and WRA’s Fried Pizza Menu available for purchase (both euro and dollars accepted). Feel free to bring your picnic blanket and lawn chairs. No registration required. For details call DSN 626-5713 or 629-4903.

Now-Aug. 19: UMUC Offers Unit Classes UMUC is offering customized on-site courses at the time and location that’s most convenient for your unit. A unit course is an undergraduate, for-credit, university course specifically designed to meet unit needs. While maintaining the same high quality academic standards, faculty credentials, and program requirements offered in all UMUC programs, we can customize the format of undergraduate courses. Scheduling is flexible and designed for the convenience of the unit. For example, the course can be daytime, evenings, or weekends at times and locations which are most convenient. Popular unit requests include courses in writing, business and management, information systems management, and math. For details email naples-europe@umuc.edu or call DSN 626-6673, 626-6674 or 626-6675.

Now-Aug. 22: Youth Summer Camps Various activities are available for Naples and Gaeta youth including various Summer Camps. Camp Adventure is for grades 1-6; Tween Camp is for 5th and 6th graders; Sports Camps run every week for ages 6-18; Gaeta Summer Activity Day runs every Thursday for 6 weeks.

For details visit www.navymwrnaples.com/child-youth/s ummer-camps or call DSN 629-4722.

Now-Aug. 23: Benvenuti Teens CYP, S2S and Fleet & Family Support Center are hosting a “Benvenuti Teens” program for new arrivals. If you are a new teen (7-12th grade) arriving to Naples this summer, don’t miss the many community and cultural experiences designed for you. All teens are welcome to sign up for trips/programs, even if you are not a newcomer. For details visit www.navymwrnaples.com/child-youth/

teen-center or call DSN 629-6549 or Comm. 081-811-6549.

Now-Aug. 23: Pre-registration for Mud Run at Carney Park Pre-register for the annual Mud Run at the Fitness Centers now through August 23 and get a discount. The Mud Run will be held on August 24 and will be filled with fun warm-ups, heats and a 2.5 kilometer course filled with 12 obstacles and lots of mud. The first 500 paid registrants will receive a towel, and all participants will receive a medal. For details call Support Site Fitness Forum at DSN 629-6604 or Comm. 081-811-6604; or Capo Fit Zone at DSN 626-4266 or Comm. 081-5684266.

Now-Aug. 24: Summer Reading Program at the libraries “It’s Showtime at your Library” is the theme for the summer reading program now through August 24. Pick up your free starter kit at the Support Site library.

The more you read, the more prizes you earn. For details DSN 629-4361 or 6263666 or visit the library at Support Site or Capodichino.

Aug. 28-Sept. 15: Scuba Classes in Bacoli with Outdoor Recreation Outdoor Recreation, in collaboration with Bacoli Dive Shop is offering scuba diving lessons from August 28 through September 15. The course will include class sessions, pool and open-water dives, with successful graduates receiving open-water certificates through Scuba Schools International (SSI). For details visit www.navymwrnaples.com and click on “Recreation,” then “Support Site Outdoor Recreation” or call DSN 629-4947 or Comm. 081-811-4947.

Now- Sept. 2: Carney Park Weekend Shuttle Every weekend from now until September 2, a free shuttle service will run from the TLA (Bus Stop “C”) on Support Site to Carney Park at noon and return at 5:30 p.m. on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays.

Travel time is estimated at about one hour. Please arrive at the bus stop 10 minutes prior to departure. For details email rudy.criscuolo.it@eu.navy.mil or call DSN 626-6867 during regular working hours or Comm. 337-127-4659 after hours and on weekends. For alternative transportation call Comm. 337-127-7413 after hours and on weekends.

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DAILY TOURS

Keeping Your Family Safe from Home Fires From the U.S. Fire Administration

Make an escape plan It is important to have a plan when there are children in the home. Children sometimes need help getting out of the house, and they may not know how to escape or what to do unless an adult shows them.

● Have a plan for young children who cannot get outside by themselves – You will need to wake babies and very young children and help them get out. In your plan, talk about who will help each child get out safely. ● Know two ways out of every room – It is important to find two ways out of every room in the house, in case one exit is blocked or dangerous to use. ● Choose a meeting place outside the home – Children should know what to do when they hear a smoke alarm and there is no adult around. Help them

practice going to the outside meeting place. Teach them to never go back inside a building that is on fire.

Keep children safe from fire and burns Some children are curious about fire.

There are simple steps you can take to keep you and the people you love safer from fire and burns.

● Keep children three feet away from anything that can get hot – Space heaters and stove-tops can cause terrible burns. Keep children at least three feet away from stoves, heaters or anything that gets hot. ● Keep smoking materials locked up in a high place – Never leave cigarette lighters or matches where children can reach them. ● Never play with lighters or matches when you are with your children – SChildren may try to do the same things they see you do.

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

July 27: Amalfi by Boat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . €55 July 28: Sunday Lunch at the Foot of Mt. Vesuvius . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . €55 Aug. 3: A Day in Rome . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . €38 Aug. 4: Positano and Amalfi by Boat. . . . . . . . €64 Aug. 9: Wine and Dine in a Cave. . . . . . . . . . . €55 Aug. 10: Ruins of Pompeii and Wine Tasting . . € 5 5 Aug. 11: Underground Naples and Veiled Christ €40 Aug. 23: The Ruins of Herculaneum after work €28 Aug. 24: The Angel Caves of Pertosa . . . . . . . . €54 Aug. 25: Hiking the Path of the Gods . . . . . . . . €43 Aug. 31: Positano and Amalfi by Boat . . . . . . . €64

EXTENDED TOURS Aug. 30-Sep. 2: Labor Day Weekend in Berlin . . . . . €540 Aug. 31-Sep. 2: Labor Day Weekend in Ischia . . . . . €255 Oct. 11-14: Columbus Day in Prague . . . . . . . . . . . €499 Oct 29-Nov 2: Halloween in Transylvania . . . . . . . . €910 Nov. 28-Dec. 1: Thanksgiving Weekend in Budapest €545 Nov. 29-Dec. 1: Thanksgiving Weekend in Tuscany . €299 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, http://www.cnic.navy.mil/at available are 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 081-5685112 (DSN 626-5112) 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 E 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 Itel.Elena D'Angelo cell. 340-577-5239 or 081-891-1489.

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