61st year, No. 36
Serving the NATO, Naples and Gaeta Military Community in Italy
Friday, September 23, 2016
Congratulations to the Navy’s Newest Chief Petty Officers Free Absentee Ballot Mail Tracking for Sailors Overseas and on Sea Duty By Debbie Dortch Naval Supply Systems Command Corporate Communications
Information Technology Systems Chief Petty Officer Toja Hoffman smiles while getting her anchors pinned on during a chief petty officer pinning ceremony at the Support Site Chapel September 16, 2016. During the ceremony, 35 Sailors from various commands were promoted to the rank of chief petty officer. The chief petty officer rating was established April 1, 1893, and carries on a 123-yearold legacy of naval leadership, technical expertise and custodians of naval tradition and heritage. Photo by MC1 Justin Stumberg
Naples Wildcats Volleyball Teams Undefeated in Sigonella By Brenda Dye
The Naples High School Girls and Boys Volleyball Teams were hungry to win this weekend when they traveled to Sigonella to open their fall season against the Jaguars. The Lady Wildcats are in a rebuilding year, with only three returning starters and three additional returning players. Senior and co-captain, Sierra Dye, who has been an All-European Libero for the past two years, has been shifted to outside hitter, along with sophomore Dani Ramirez, who was the setter last year. Sophomore, Marissa Dye, an outside hitter last year, is now a setter and right-side hitter for the team, alongside sophomore, Natalia Woznicki, who transferred this year from Poland. “With all of the talent we have on the team this year,
we’ve decided to make some adjustments,” Coach Kenny Byler said. “Because we have confidence in the defensive skills of all our players, we thought Sierra’s leadership and volleyball experience would be best utilized by having her in a position that enables her to be a constant presence on the court.” On Friday night, transfer Woznicki, proved to be a powerful addition to the Wildcat roster by collecting 5 kills, 8 aces and 9 assists. Freshmen, Jil Hudson is looking strong as a middle hitter, scoring 8 kills on Friday, while returning starter, Marissa Dye added 8 aces and 11 assists for Naples. Saturday morning hosted another great day of volleyball for the Lady Wildcats. Junior middle hitter, Kayla Music scored 6 kills, while Sierra Dye served WILDCATS VOLLEYBALL Page 11 CAPTAIN’S CORNER. . . . . . . . . 2 BASE NOTES. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 NAVY HISTORY . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 FFSC CALENDAR . . . . . . . . . . . 5 SOUND OFF . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 MOVIES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 JOBS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
GOLD STAR FAMILIES . . . . . . . . . . . page 6
EARTH'S ORBIT THROUGH SPACE . . page 14
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Sailors overseas and on sea duty, eligible family members, and U.S. civilians overseas casting absentee ballots between now and election day are eligible for free Express Mail service with free tracking at afloat and ashore military post offices. “Sailors’ votes count, no matter where they are located.” Naval Supply Systems Command (NAVSUP) Navy Postal Operations Director Gabe Telles said. “This free tracking service gives Sailors peace of mind knowing their ballots are received and counted.” Customers will receive a copy of the Express Mail label number to track ballot delivery status at http://www.usps.com/. “In November, our nation will elect our next president, vice president, federal, and local officials,” Vice Adm. P.H. Cullom in a September 13 NAVADMIN message, said. “I strongly encourage you to take an active role in deciding our next elected leaders.”
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