61st year, No. 13
Serving the NATO, Naples and Gaeta Military Community in Italy
Friday, April 1, 2016
Pentagon Press Secretary Peter Cook
U.S. Authorizes Ordered Departure of DoD Dependents from Turkey By Lisa Ferdinando DoD News
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The U.S. government has authorized the ordered departure of Defense Department dependents from Turkey, including those at Incirlik Air Base, Pentagon spokesman Peter Cook said on March 29. The move announced today comes out of an “abundance of caution” to security concerns in the region, and not in response to a specific threat, Cook told reporters. Defense Secretary Ash Carter, in coordination with Secretary of State John Kerry, authorized the ordered departure for all DoD dependents in Izmir, Adana and Mugla provinces, Cook said. This step does not signify a permanent decision to end accompanied tours at these facilities, according to a news release from U.S. European command. “This decision allows for the deliberate, safe return of family members from these areas due to continued security concerns in the region,” he said. The decision impacts 670 out of the 770 Defense Department dependents in Turkey, Cook said, adding that it is his understanding that “this will move quickly.” The ordered departure applies to all dependents whose sponsors are under the authority of the commander of U.S. European Command, and includes dependents whose sponsors are stationed at Incirlik.
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Master-at-Arms 3rd Class Wesley Heidelberger searches a room during a simulated active shooter drill on board Naval Support Activity (NSA) Naples March 29, 2016. Security holds quarterly drills to ensure first responders know proper procedures in the event of an active shooter. Photo by MCSN Alyssa J. Weeks
What To Do With Your Vehicle When You PCS By Nadia Irace and Kim Nelson
Are you are approaching the end of your tour in Naples? If so, it is important that you begin preparing early. Once registered in the Allied Forces Italy (AFI) system, there are only three ways vehicle owners may remove their vehicles: ● Ship/Drive it to your follow-on duty station. ● Sell/Transfer ownership to another AFI-eligible member. ● Scrap it through MVRO. Shipping / Driving Have your orders? Work with Personal Property to initiate your move-out process. Once authorized, schedule an appointment to bring your POV to the Vehicle Processing Center (VPC). Then simply call Motor Vehicle Registration Office (MVRO) to inform them of your VPC appointment time. You will be scheduled at MVRO just prior to your appointment at the VPC. You need to bring with you: ● Front and back cover plates, free of dirt or grease. If one or both are missing, you must make a statement to Security and file a “lost plate” denouncement with the Carabinieri. Bring a copy of the denouncement to MVRO. ● Orders showing you are within 90 days of departure. ● Your current AFI registration. Contact Motor Vehicle Registration Office (MVRO) to help you deal with your vehicle when it’s time for you leave Italy. Panorama stock photo
MVRO Page 11 CAPTAIN’S CORNER. . . . . . . . . 2 BASE NOTES. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 NAVY HISTORY . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 FFSC CALENDAR . . . . . . . . . . . 5 SOUND OFF . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 MOVIES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 JOBS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
HAPPY BIRTHDAY MEDICAL CORPS . . . . page 5
NEW RECREATION SECTION . . . . . . . . . . page 14