Serving the Nato, Naples and Gaeta military community in italy58th year, No. 15 Friday, april 26, 2013

Earth DayCelebration

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Carney Park Hosts

‘Spring Fling’ FestivitiesCPO 365 Community

Outreach ProjectPage 7

JFC Naples Field Gun

Team Trains at PozzuoliPage 5

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Community members gatheredaboard Naval Support Activity (NSA)Naples to celebrate Earth Day, April19, at Support Site’s Village ForumSquare.The 2013 Earth Day celebration wascoordinated by the NSA Naples Envir -onmental Division and in cluded par-ticipation from the base’s variousorganizations.“Earth Day, traditionally, takes placeon April 22nd, but the last couple ofyears we have celebrated the Fridaybefore so people can attend and enjoythe weekend,” said Bernice Snyder,NSA Naples’ environmental director.“We are hoping that this Earth Dayactivity will make people aware of con-serving energy, water, how to recycleand make a daily practice at home tomake our world a better place.”During the event, members of theNaples Area Second Class PettyOfficers Asso cia tion (NASCPOA) tookcharge of the tree planting ceremony. “Basically, the second class petty offi-cers association is here to support thecommunity,” said Aviation Boatswain’sMate (Handling) 2nd Class BrentPaucke, NASCPOA vice president.“From participating in community

By MC3 Brian T. Glunt,Navy Public Affairs Support Element-East DetachmentEurope

relations events to planting a tree, wewant to support in any way we can.”NSA Naples Morale, Wel fare andRecreation department also hosted aone-mile and 5K run, which paid trib-ute to the victims of the BostonMarathon bombings.USO Naples also contributed to thecelebration by showcasing musicalperformances from “Naples GotTalent” contestants Josh Ledestich,Dan Lizzul, Andy Sizemore andMichael Wall. Various groups and associations hadrepresentatives manning booths thatsold food or shared information aboutthe environment and their respectivegroups.

Left: Members of theNaples Area SecondClass Petty OfficersAssociation participatein a tree-planting cere-mony during the EarthDay Celebration April 19,at Naval Support Activity(NSA) Naples SupportSite’s Village ForumSquare. The 2013 EarthDay Celebration wascoordinated by NSANaples’ EnvironmentalDivision and includedparticipation from thebase’s variousorganizations. (Photos byMC3 Brian T. Glunt)

Below: Participants in theMWR 5K run pay tributeto the victims of theBoston Marathon bomb-ings by wearing specialbibs, April 19, during theEarth Day Celebration.

Commander, U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa visitedU.S. Naval Hospital (USNH) Naples for a ribbon cuttingand re-dedication ceremony of the hospital’s revitalizedquarterdeck, April 18. Adm. Bruce Clingan joined USNH Naples commanding

officer, Capt. Matthew W. Pommer, Jr., and facilitiesdepartment head, Lt. Jose D. Mora, in cutting the ribbonwhich officially symbolized the completion of the refur-bished quarterdeck. The new quarterdeck reflects the past, present and

future of Navy medicine. Among the new additions is the“Fiesco Fresco,” a mural painted by four enlisted mem-bers of the hospital staff, which features Mt. Vesuvius,American and Italian flags, and the Hospital Corpsmanrating symbol, or caduceus. With USNH Naples staff “manning the rails,” Clingan

thanked them for their tireless effort in promoting the

health and wellness of service members and their families.“The pride this quarterdeck invokes highlights the deep

and abiding pride we have for our medical corps,” saidClingan. “The medical community is a critical pillar of ourwar fighting readiness.”Following the ceremony, the admiral toured the hospi-

tal’s atrium and spoke with Sailors from various depart-ments.Hospital Corpsman 2nd Class Sean Lambert, one of the

painters of the fresco, was able to spend a few minutesone-on-one with the admiral.“It was particularly gratifying to dedicate the time and

energy to improving the morale of my shipmates,” saidLambert. “It was an honor to meet Adm. Clingan andreceive his words of wisdom and praise.” The newly renovated quarterdeck represents the hospi-

tal’s history and marks the beginning of the future forUSNH Naples, as the staff continues to adhere to the hos-pital’s motto to “Lead the Change to Better Health.”

CNE-CNA Visits USNH Naples for Ribbon-Cutting CeremonyBy HM2 Amber Craig, U.S. Naval Hospital Naples

Left: Commander, U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa, Adm. Bruce Clingan, center, commemorates the rededication of theU.S. Naval Hospital (USNH) Naples, Italy, quarterdeck with USNH Naples commanding officer, Capt. Matthew W.Pommer, Jr., and facilities department head, Lt. Jose D. Mora, during a ribbon cutting ceremony. During the ceremony,Adm. Clingan emphasized the critical role Navy Medicine plays in mission readiness. (Photo by MC2 Jacob D. Moore)

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Public Works to Conduct Zone Inspections at CapoOver the next three weeks, the Public Works

Department (PWD) will conduct zone inspections inall facilities at Capo. The goal is to identify facilitydeficiencies and prepare work plans to correct them.In particular, PWD staff will inspect facility safetyand cleanliness; doors, walls, ceilings and floors;HVAC and plumbing; and electrical issues.Additionally, PWD will conduct an environmentalsurvey on refrigerators to identify the type of Freonused by the appliance. If you are aware of any relat-ed issues in your spaces, please bring them to theattention of your command’s or department’s main-tenance service representative for routing to PWD.

Drivers Reminded to Wear Seat BeltsAll community members are reminded that person-

nel driving or riding in vehicles at NSA Naples arerequired to wear safety belts at all times. The NSANaples Safety Office has recently recorded a declinein the number of community members complyingwith this requirement. The safety office periodicallyconducts surveys and has noted a sharp decrease(14%) in the compliance rate. Seat belts dramatical-ly reduce the risk of death and serious injury in vehi-cle accidents. The air bag in a car is designed toassist the seat-belt system. Please buckle up. Formore information, contact a base safety representa-tive at DSN: 626-2414 or 081-568-2414.

Reminder: Annual Utility/Recurring MaintenanceSurvey The annual Overseas Housing Allowance (OHA)

Utility and Recurring Maintenance Survey for Italyis open through Tuesday, April 30. Service membersresiding in private housing off base are eligible totake the online survey and will be asked to reportaverage monthly costs for utilities and routine main-tenance expenses incurred over the last 12 months.Find the survey at https://www.defensetravel.dod.mil/site/marutil.cfm.

April 26: Hospital Offering Vision Screenings forKidsThe Optometry Clinic at U.S. Naval Hospital

Naples is providing screenings on a first-come, first-serve basis for school-age children who are depend-ents of active duty members, DoD civilians, NATOpersonnel and retirees. An appointment is not neces-sary for screenings on Friday, April 26 from 9 a.m. to3 p.m. Patients should check-in at optometry’s frontdesk. A basic exam will be performed and a prescrip-tion provided as needed. If additional evaluation ortreatment is required, an appointment will be sched-uled. For more information, contact HM2 ShawnHarris at DSN: 629-6386 or 081-811-6386.

April 27: Sexual Assault Awareness Month EventVarious organizations are hosting a Sexual Assault

Awareness Month event at Support Site’s CentralPark on Saturday, April 27. The event will include afree 1-mile run for kids, a 5K run for adults, a freeself-defense class and a free BBQ for whole family. Inaddition, the Navy Rock Band will provide live enter-tainment. Registration for the 5K run will cost $5 perparticipant. The 1-mile and 5K runs both begin at10 a.m. in front of the Support Site gym. The self-defense class will start at noon and the BBQ willbegin at 1 p.m. For more information or to registerfor the 5K run, contact Mark Malogrino at mark.malogrino@eu.navy.mil.

April 28: Free Bingo & Tiger Shark Fundraiser atSupport SiteUSO Naples is scheduled to host a free Bingo event

on Sunday, April 28, in the Naples High School cafe-teria. Doors will open at 3 p.m. and the game willstart at 3:30 p.m. Bingo prizes will include homeappliances, electronics, and gift baskets. All U.S. IDcardholders are invited to participate. In addition,the Naples Tiger Sharks will offer appetizers in

order to raise money for their new swim season. Formore information on the Bingo event, contact theUSO at DSN: 626-5713 or 081-568-5713.

April 30: Free Public Speaking Workshop atSupport SiteCommunity members are invited to a free work-

shop called “Easy Strategies to Become a BetterSpeaker” on Tuesday, April 30. The event will be heldat the Support Site community center and start at6:30 p.m. It will feature motivational speakerJasandra Brown and members of NaplesToastmasters. The Toastmasters club helps commu-nity members develop public speaking and leader-ship skills. Anyone interested and at least age 18 iswelcome to attend. Meetings are regularly held onfirst and third Tuesdays of the month. To RSVP forthe workshop, send an email to naplestoastmas-ters@yahoo.com.

May 1: MWR Program Reductions BeginMWR is scheduled to begin making reductions to

some programs on Wednesday, May 1, as mandatedby Commander Navy Installations Command inresponse to current budget pressures. MWR willreduce the number of free group exercise classes atSupport Site and Capo to six and five respectively.Gym users will be charged up to $3.50 per class forgroup exercises that are no longer free. In addition,the Support Site library will cut its operating hoursby 20 hours per week. The implementation date fornew library hours is not yet determined. The Capoindoor pool will be closed in the summer; however,outdoor pools at Support Site and Carney Park willbe open. Community members should anticipatefewer than usual NSA Naples events throughSeptember. For the latest MWR updates, visitwww.facebook.com/nsanaplesMWR.

May 1: Red Cross Collecting Comfort Items forU.S. Troops in AfricaThe Naples American Red Cross is collecting com-

fort items for U.S. troops deployed to Africa. RedCross representatives will set up inside the CapoMini Mart on Wednesday, May 1 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. to accept community donations. Suggesteditems for donation include toothpaste, toothbrushes,shampoo, sunscreen, lip balm, snacks, candy, CDs,DVDs, puzzles, small games and envelopes. All itemsshould be new and unopened. Clothing will not becollected. Donations are also being accepted through-out May at the Capo Red Cross office every weekdayfrom 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. For more information, contactthe Red Cross at DSN: 626-4788 or 081-568-4788.

May 1-7: Priority Registration Begins for SummerDay Camp Priority registration begins on Wednesday, May 1,

for children (ages 6-12) currently enrolled in SchoolAge Care as well as kindergarteners from the ChildDevelopment Center. Register at the Support SiteYouth Center from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. Summer DayCamp will run weekly from June 17 to August 23.For more information, call Youth Activities at DSN:629-4722 or 081-811-4722.

May 3: Taste-of-Home BBQ for Single/Unaccompanied MembersThe USO is scheduled to host a Taste-of-Home BBQ

for all single and unaccompanied service members atthe Capo BEQ pavilion on Friday, May 3. The food

will be servedat 5:30 p.m.Com mun i tymem bers orbase organi-zations thatare interestedin participat-ing shouldcontact theUSO at DSN:629-4903 or081-811-4903.

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From Panorama staff reports

As Sexual AssaultAwareness Month drawsto a close, I want to takethis opportunity to reflecton a few points that I hopewe continue to carry intothe next month andbeyond. Approximately2,600 service membersreport a sexual assaulteach year. However, DoDestimates that the actualnumber of assaults couldbe as high as 19,000because the vast majoritygoes unreported. Althoughwe can never guarantee an outcome, no community mem-ber should feel that nothing will be done if a sexual assaultis reported. And no victim should ever feel alone. We havea team of more than 70 certified victim advocates here inthe Naples area alone. They are your co-workers, neighborsand shipmates, but more importantly, they are available24/7 to provide confidential support and assistance. A vic-tim advocate is always reachable at 335-640-6621.If there is one thing everyone should know, it is the differ-ence between restricted and unrestricted reporting. Arestricted report of sexual assault means that the victimmay receive medical care, counseling and other supportservices without triggering an official investigation. Servicemembers and their dependents who are at least 18 yearsold can file a restricted report by notifying a victim advo-cate, chaplain, medical provider or the Sexual AssaultResponse Coordinator (SARC). If anyone outside of thoseindividuals is notified, a restricted report cannot be guar-anteed. An unrestricted report of sexual assault means thatthe chain of command will be notified and law enforcementofficials will launch an official investigation. Any communi-ty member can make an unrestricted report by contactingthe individuals already mentioned for restricted reportingas well as the chain of command, law enforcement andRegion Legal Service Office.According to NCIS, most military sexual assaults occur inbarracks, off-base apartments and rented hotel rooms. Wealso know that the majority of sexual assaults in the mili-tary involve alcohol consumption by the victim, suspect orboth. There is something that everyone can do to avoidthese commonalities – you’ve heard it before: Have a planto drink responsibly and get home safely. Remaining soberenough to intervene before a situation escalates is in every-one’s interests. If you see a problem developing, speak upand act. We need to work together to eliminate this crimefrom our ranks. A few organizations are scheduled to host aSexual Assault Awareness Month event at Support Site’sCentral Park on Saturday. This culminating event lookslike it will be a great deal of fun for the whole family. I wantto thank the Fleet and Family Support Center and numer-ous local organizations for making this happen. I’m toldthat nearly all of the activities planned are free, includinga BBQ. Look in the Base Notes section for details. Now that you have plans for Saturday, let me make a sug-gestion for Sunday. USO Naples is scheduled to host a freeBingo event at 3 p.m. in the high school cafeteria. Asidefrom the chance to win home appliances, electronics andother cool prizes, this is also a great opportunity to supportour young swimmers. The Naples Tiger Sharks plan to offerappetizers in order to raise money for their upcoming swimseason. As many of you know, 80 swimmers (between theages of 6 and 19) form this team. These are children ofNaples-area U.S. and NATO personnel who competethroughout Europe between the months of August andFebruary. Organizing and running a team that competesacross Europe doesn’t come cheap, so please consider sup-porting our youth by attending this Bingo event. And plus,you’ll have fun winning some great prizes!

OK, let’s review: Where is the place for some free fun allweekend? Support Site. Enjoy!

Captain’s Corner•• ••

By Capt. Scott Gray

NSA Commanding Officer

May 4: A Saturday Clinic for Pets at SupportSiteThe Naples Veterinary Treatment Facility (VTF)

will expand its operating hours to host a vaccineclinic for pets on Saturday, May 4. The clinic willbe held from 9 a.m. to noon at the VTF buildingon Support Site (behind the Fire Station). Noappointments are necessary; pets will be seen ona first-come, first-serve basis. Services offeredwill include technician exams, vaccines, annualtests, micro-chipping, and other routine services.Regular fees will apply. Only healthy pets for rou-tine preventive services will be seen. For moreinformation, call DSN: 629-7913 or 081-811-7913.

May 6-9: Command Post Exercise NeptuneResponseNSA Naples is scheduled to participate in a com-

mand post exercise called Neptune Response,May 6-9. Field-training events are not scheduled;therefore, we do not anticipate significant impactto community members. Exercise messages maybe sent to workstation computers for trainingpurposes. Personnel not participating in the exer-cise should disregard them. For more informa-tion, contact Installation Training Officer SteveUrsell at DSN: 626-3948 or 081-568-3948.

May 10: Conference on Human TraffickingThe Protestant Women of the Chapel (PWOC)

will host a conference about human trafficking atSupport Site’s community center on Friday, May10 from 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. All community mem-bers are invited. Events are scheduled to includethe viewing of “Slaves No More,” a documentaryon human trafficking with adult themes but noexplicit material. Attendees will have an opportu-

nity to purchase hand-crafted items made by for-mer trafficking victims; proceeds will benefit vic-tims directly. Refreshments will be available. Inaddition, free child care services will be providedto those who RSVP with Autumn Minton atmintonjagl@ yahoo.com.

May 10: USO Sponsoring Free Family Portraits In honor of military mothers, USO Naples is

sponsoring free family portraits for all U.S. mili-tary ID cardholders. Photos will be taken byArturo Paulino at Support Site’s Central Park.Participants must register with USO Naples toschedule a time. For more information or to regis-ter, call USO’s Support Site office at DSN: 629-4903 or 081-811-4903. The Capo office can bereached at DSN: 626-5713 or 081-568-5713.

May 10: Comedy Entertainment at Ohry’s PubOhry’s at Support Site will feature Don

Barnhart’s All-Star Comedy Show on Friday, May10 at 8 p.m. The show’s comedians will includeDon Barnhart from the movie “Finding theFunny,” Jeff Capri from Comedy Central, radiopersonality Slade Ham, and Keith Lyle from themovie “The Hangover.” The show is for adultsonly. For more information, contact Staci Dietrichat DSN: 626-4894 or 081-568-4894.

May 16: Baby Basics ClassA monthly class on newborn care (bundling, dia-

pering and bathing), feeding, baby health, andsafety is scheduled to be held on Thursday, May16 from 9 a.m. to noon. The class is open to U.S.military and NATO ID cardholders and will beheld at the Navy Marine Corps Relief Society(NMCRS) office located in room G-16 of theAdmin II building at Capo. To register for theclass and for more information, call NMCRS atDSN: 626-3913 or 081-568-3913.

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FOR FLEET AND FAMILY SUPPORT CENTER (FFSC) EVENTS, SEE PAGE 5.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDEDNAPLES AMERICAN RED CROSS (ARC) needs volunteers. If you are inter-

ested in volunteering or in taking a CPR/First Aid class, call 081-568-4788 or626-4788 for more information. You can also "like" our Facebook page -American Red Cross Naples - to keep up with current opportunities.

FLEET AND FAMILY SUPPORT CENTER is looking for volunteers to assistin the event of an emergency. Volunteers could be called upon if familiesare relocated to Support Site due to a natural disaster or similar emer-gency that exceeds what the FFSC staff can support. Volunteers may greetfamilies, inquire about needs, organize supplies, complete paperwork, etc.Being on the list does not obligate anyone to a future event. If you areinterested in volunteering for this, please call 081-811-6372 or emailFFSCNSANaplesItaly@eu.navy.mil.

CLUB BEYOND is searching for volunteers to serve as Adult Leaders. Leadersassist in planning, setup and conducting small group meetings with studentsin grades 7 through 12. Leadership training lasts a month. If interested,please contact Arturo Paulino at apaulino@clubbeyond.org for an appoint-ment.

NAPLES HIGH SCHOOL MUSIC BOOSTERS seeks 2012-2013 board mem-bers. For more information, e-mail matthew.ukleja@gmail.com.

THE NAPLES OVERSEAS SUPPORT CLUB (NOSC) seeks members toserve as volunteers in its Thrift Store. When the store is open, volunteers areneeded to help with storing, merchandising, bagging, and running the cashregister. When the store is closed, help is needed preparing the store for shop-ping. Store hours: Tuesday and Thursday from 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. andWednesday from 4-7 p.m. All volunteers are required to attend a training ses-sion prior to assisting. Email noscitaly@gmail.com to sign up for training.

THE AMERICAN SOCCER CLUB (ASC) OF NAPOLI is looking for qualifiedcoaches. Those interested in coaching should e-mail doc@ ascnapoli.com.

NAVY-MARINE CORPS RELIEF SOCIETY OPERATION CLIP & SAVE(coupons): 081-568-3913.

NAVY LEAGUE OF THE U.S./NAPLES COUNCIL is seeking board mem-bers. Contact Betty Reese at 081-526-8051 or breese@cybernet.it.

ANIMALS WITHOUT LIMITS (AWL) is searching for volunteers who want tohelp at our Animal Hospice in Lago Patria. We also need volunteers for dif-ferent projects on the Support Site base. For more information, please contactus at awlrescueteam@gmail.com or director@animalswithoutlimits.com.

ATTENTION PHOTOGRAPHERS! Are you interested in taking photos ofNaples Elementary School students during the 2012-2013 school year?Contact Dr. Johnson at 081-811-4159 or donita.Johnson@ eu.dodea.edu.

TUTORING OPPORTUNITY Do you want to work hands-on with college-ori-ented students? Do you want to make a difference in a student's life? NaplesMiddle/High School is looking for motivated community members with collegeexperience to become AVID (Advancement Via Individual Determination)tutors. Training will be provided. Please contact Vice Principal David Martinat david.martin@eu.dodea.edu or AVID Counselor Joseph Selina atselina.joseph@eu.dodea.edu.

NAPLES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL PTA is searching for people who want tolead the PTA during the 2012-2013 school year. PTA board members are elect-ed every year and committee chairs are appointed every year. If you are inter-ested in a board or chair position, please e-mail Angel Neese atitwife2000@yahoo.com.

ONGOING/ON THE HORIZONNATO LIONS RUGBY CLUB is looking for new players. All abilities wanted.

Practice is held every Wednesday at Carney Park at 5:45 p.m. Show up withshoes, shorts and a mouth guard. Training and development will be provided.If you have any questions, email Mark Woodall or co-manager AndrewBohnsack at markwoodall82@hotmail.co.uk or andrew.bohnsack@gmail.com.

NAPLES OVERSEAS SUPPORT CLUB (NOSC) is seeking individuals asboard members in 2013-2014 for a variety of events and positions. Join Us! Ifyou want to volunteer or need information on what is available, email nosci-taly@gmail.com or go to www.noscitaly.com

CLUB BEYOND is a youth group run by Naval Support Activity NaplesReligious Ministries. Club Beyond is open to children in grades 7 through 12,and meets Wednesdays at 5:30 p.m. in the Chapel Fellowship Hall at theSupport Site. For more information, please contact Arturo atapaulino@clubbeyond.org.

WOMEN, INFANTS, CHILDREN (WIC) OVERSEAS PROGRAM is offeredat NSA Naples. Women who are pregnant, breastfeeding, postpartum or havean infant or child under the age of five may qualify for the program. WICOverseas is a nutrition education program that provides nutritious supple-mental foods. Contact WIC Overseas at 081-811-4962.

THE NAPLES AREA SECOND CLASS PETTY OFFICERS ASSO CIATIONis a newly founded association that meets twice a month and discusses upcom-ing community outreach opportunities and charity events. For more informa-tion, contact IT2 Pablo Baez at DSN 626-6141 or MA2 Michael Bradley DSN626-5595.

NAPOLI NATION FAN CLUB is a group that helps community membersattend SSC Napoli soccer games, promotes intercultural relations and pro-vides SSC Napoli information to the community. Membership benefits includeSSC Napoli gear, discounted tickets and entry to Napoli Nation functions.FMI, visit www.facebook.com/groups/USASSCNapoli.

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Italian News Briefs•• ••

Compiled by Teresa Merola

Tour of Italy Bicycle RaceStarts May 4Naples enjoyed the triumph of the

America’s Cup World Series Races forsailing and now are preparing for the“Giro d’Italia,” Tour of Italy, startingMay 4. The opening ceremony will beheld Friday, May 3 at the village inPiazza del Plebiscito and on Saturdaythere is the start of the race from ViaCaracciolo. The bicycle route is 140kilometers and is a circuit that will becrossed 12 times: four long rides climb-ing the hill of Posillipo and descendingthrough Via Petrarca to the finish lineat the Rotonda Diaz. The start point ofthe Tour of Italy hasn’t been in Naplesfor 50 years.

Italians Reducing MedicalTreatments Over CostMore and more Italians have reduced

their medical treatments and also thequantity and quality of products pur-chased during this long recession,according to the Italian StatisticalAgency ISTAT. People over 65 can nolonger afford private check-ups, put-ting themselves on long waiting listsfor the National Health Service.Families are increasingly renouncingdental treatment for their children andthe uses of antidepressants have risen.One out of three Italian families gaveup taking their children to the dentistand approximately two million chil-

dren risk permanent damage to theirteeth. Very few families can affordbraces to correct dental alignmentsince 90 to 95 percent of orthodonticcare in Italy is private. Italians’lifestyles have changed dramatically.The consumption of fresh fruit andvegetables has fallen in favor of cheap-er foods and Italians are exercising lessin order to save money. This recessionwhich is expected to last until nextyear is also pushing many businessesto close down, forcing countless work-ers out of their jobs.

Italy’s High Tax BurdenThe tax burden in Italy is higher

than other European Union countries,and Italians’ overall tax burden is at 44percent of GDP. The high level of taxevasion means the burden on honestcitizens is even heavier and an obstacleto growth, according to the head of theBank of Italy’s economic research divi-sion. At the same time, the businessassociation Confindustria said Italiantaxes reached intolerable levels andthat new taxes cannot be considered.One of the much-hated taxes is theIMU, a tax Italians pay on their pri-mary residence.

Police Find UndergroundRefuge for Camorra MafiaPolice on Tuesday discovered a

sophisticated underground refuge

being used by members of the Naplescamorra mafia in the town of VillaLiterno, in the outskirts of Caserta,north of Naples. The refuge consistedof a hideaway containing two subter-ranean rooms. The second room con-cealed within the first and accessibleusing a hydraulic device hiddenbeneath the floor of a villa owned by a51-year-old man. The first room waseight to ten square meters and the sec-ond was just three square meters. Thetwo rooms had electric light and wereventilated by a tube. There was a secu-rity camera around the outside of theproperty alerting fugitives in hiding ofthe arrival of police.

New York Art ExhibitOpens in RomePalazzo delle Esposizioni in Rome

opened “Empire State. New York ArtNow,” an exhibition of 25 establishedand emerging artists that looked toRoman and Classical themes for inspi-ration and who come from different agegroups but are united by their hometown of New York. The exhibitioncurated by Norman Rosenthal andAlex Gartenfeld reflects on the rapiddevelopment of New York over the pastfive decades and how this gives newpossibilities for the visual arts. Theexhibition runs from April 23 throughJuly 21. For more info, visitwww.palazzoesposizioni.it

The U.S. 6th Fleet flag ship USS MountWhitney (LCC 20) completed a two-monthmaintenance period at the San Giorgio delPorto shipyard in Genoa, Italy, April 15. After nearly 60 days of engineering upgradesand extensive steel replacement on the mainsuper-structure, Mount Whitney got underwayMonday to conduct sea trials, a step toward cer-tifying as a mission-ready platform. Regularly scheduled maintenance and upkeepis critical to maintaining a ship’s warfightingcapabilities and prolonging the life-cycle of theship. Military Sealift Command civil servicemariner Chief Mate Kevin Farrin said SanGiorgio del Porto’s repair work was well man-aged and on par with any stateside shipyard.“My expectations for an on-budget and timelyexecution of a large project like this were fullymet by the San Giorgio team,” said Farrin.Putting Mount Whitney through her paces isan all-hands evolution. The ship is being testedfrom top to bottom, ensuring that the engineer-ing improvements and system upgrades func-tion properly. The crew’s ability to performmaintenance and get back to sea in a timelymanner also demonstrated the Chief of Naval

Operations’ strategic guidance of “WarfightingFirst, Operate Forward and Be Ready.”High-speed rudder checks, cycling engineroom systems and calibrating engineeringequipment are all planned for the short under-way.Mount Whitney’s completion of maintenanceat San Giorgio del Porto was not the only suc-cess story during the ship’s time in Genoa.During their in-port period, Sailors took theopportunity to give back to the residents ofGenoa through three community engagementprojects.“I think the community engagement projectshave been very successful,” said CryptologicTechnician (Technical) 1st Class Jacob Wallace. Sailors stationed on board Mount Whitney vol-unteered 600 hours of their time in the cities ofRecco and Genoa. “The partnerships we are making now willhave lasting effects long after we leave,” saidWallace.Mount Whitney, homeported in Gaeta, Italy,operates with a combined crew of U.S. Sailorsand Military Sealift Command civil servicemariners. The civil service mariners performnavigation, deck, engineering, laundry and gal-ley service operations, while military personnelaboard support communications, weapons sys-tems and security.

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Military Sealift Command civil service mariners assigned to the amphibious command ship USS MountWhitney (LCC 20) recover a rigid-hull inflatable boat following a man overboard drill in the Ligurian Sea,April 16. Mount Whitney, homeported in Gaeta, Italy, is the U.S. 6th Fleet flagship and operates with a com-bined crew of U.S. Sailors and MSC civil service mariners. (Photos by MC1 Collin Turner)

By MC1 Collin Turner,

USS Mount Whitney (LCC 20) Public Affairs

A Military Sealift Command civil service mariner assigned to the amphibious command ship USS MountWhitney (LCC 20) makes entry into a space during a simulated fire, April 17.

6th Fleet Flagship Sailors CompleteMaintenance, Volunteer in Genoa

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UPCOMING FFSC NAPLES EVENTSCall 081-811-6372 for more information or to register

• April 29–May 03: Transition GPS (TAP) Workshop – Pre –Retirement, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Support Site FFSC.

• April 29: May 03: Transition GPS (TAP) Workshop – Pre –Retirement, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Support Site FFSC.

• April 29: Nurturing Parenting for Prenatal Families,12:30 p.m. to 2 p.m., Support Site FFSC.

• April 30: Easy Italian, 9 a.m. to noon, Support Site FFSC.

• April 30: Conflict Management, 2 p.m. to 3 p.m., SupportSite FFSC.

• April 30: Al-Anon Support Group, 6 p.m. to 7 p.m., SupportSite FFSC.

• April 30: Alateen Support Group (ages 12-18), 6 p.m. to 7p.m., Support Site FFSC.

• May 1: Choices (Managing Your Mood), 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.Support Site FFSC.

• May 2: Conflict Management, 2 p.m. to 3 p.m., Support SiteFFSC.

• May 3: Legal Assistance (by appointment only), 9 a.m. to3 p.m. Support Site FFSC.

• May 5: Alateen Support Group (ages 12-18), 9 a.m. to 10a.m., Support Site FFSC.

• May 6: Limoncello Making, 10 a.m. to noon, Support SiteFFSC.

UPCOMING FFSC GAETA EVENTSCall 081-568-8354 for more information or to register.

• April 30: Gaeta Secrets Revealed, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Fleet and Family Support CenterEvents this Week From the Fleet and

Family Support Center

For more information about local Fleet and Family SupportCenter (FFSC) events, visit www.facebook.com/NaplesFFSC.

Personnel planning on traveling outside of Italy (except to theUnited States or U.S. territories) should contact their chain of com-mand’s Antiterrorism/Force Protection (ATFP) Division 30 daysprior to their planned departure. The ATFP office will review the request and will notify you of all

requirements that must be fulfilled prior to travel. Note that somecountries have additional entry requirements which require moreprocessing time than 30 days. Contact your ATFP division as soonas possible in order to assist you in meeting all requirements.You can contact the NSA Naples ATFP office by any of the fol-

lowing means.Phone: 081-568-5525/5595;E-mail: M-NA-NSASEC-ATdivision-GS@eu.navy.milOr visit the office in the Capodichino Security Precinct, Bldg. 403,

open from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday.

Individual Force Protection Plans

LED bulbs, known as a solid state light, work tosave you money. Let’s take a second and learn a littlemore about your soon-to-be favorite bulb. The solid state designallows them to be more stable than traditional bulbs. This stabilitycontributes to them lasting hundreds of hours longer. For example,750 hours for a traditional bulb versus 30,000 hours compared to aGEO bulb. Light is produced when electrons move around inside itssemi-conductor structure. The structure is made up of positive andnegative charged layers. Using a sort of “strainer” effect, the elec-trons emit light when passing from the negative to positive layer.By using this technique they have a smaller energy-to-heat useratio. This makes them more efficient than traditional a vacuum-fil-ament bulb, not to mention the annual Co2 reduction is in the hun-dreds of pounds per single lamp.

Did You Know That?!Energy ConservationFrom the NSA Naples Energy Management Team

It was the home of warriors sowhat better backdrop for sometraining for Allied Joint ForceCommand (JFC) Naples FieldGun team than one of Italy’slargest amphitheaters atPozzuoli.The multi-national crew has

been undergoing an arduousdaily training regime since thebeginning of March to preparefor the Royal Navy and RoyalMarine’s Charity Field GunCompetition to be held June 1in Portsmouth, U.K. TheNaples team is the only inter-national team invited to partic-ipate.Comprised of personnel from

Great Britain, the U.S., France,the Netherlands, Italy andGreece, the team dragged theirone-ton gun into the arena atPozzuoli, showing bemusedtourists what they’re made of.

Just a day later the teamflexed their muscles once moreon more familiar turf. They par-ticipated in the 5km Fun Runheld at JFC Naples Head -quarters in Lago Patria. Underthe searing sun, the teampushed and pulled the gun thelength of the course, poweringthrough to the finish in a dis-play of strength and determina-tion which will put them ingood stead against the competi-tion.The field gun competition has

its roots in the Boer War whenthe Naval Brigade landed andmanhandled heavy guns overtreacherous terrain to fire uponand defeat the enemy duringthe siege of Ladysmith. Teamsnow compete at the Royal Navyshore base HMS Collingwood,‘recreating’ the event over an 85yard long track for a total runof 170 yards.During the competition, six

teams with 18 members each

will compete during each runracing against the clock. Thereare 19 teams participating inthis year’s event. “Training for Field Gun is not

for the faint hearted and allthose who have volunteered tochampion the name of JFCN atthis historic competition shouldbe rightly proud of what theyare achieving,” said Royal NavyChief Petty Officer SteveWaudby, number one trainer.“Support from this end will be

vital in ensuring we go thereand do our very best. If thecompetition was based upondetermination and dedication,the JFCN Team would wipe theboard clean.”Community members can see

the progress of the team onFacebook at JFC Naples FieldGun Team or catch them train-ing on weekdays between 3-5p.m. outside the MilitaryTransport section of NATOHeadquarters in Lago Patria.

By Lindsey Waudby,

JFC Naples Field Gun Public Affairs

JFC Naples Field Gun team trains at Pozzuoli Amphitheater. (Photos by Lindsey Waudby)

JFC Naples Field Gun Team Trains at Pozzuoli Amphitheater

The JFC Naples Field Gun team poses for a photo at the Pozzuoli Amphitheater.

An engagement 25 years agoon April 14, 1988 sparked adetermined and quick responsefour days later from the U.S.,known as Operation PrayingMantis, which demonstratedthe same priorities the Navymaintains today.In early 1988, as part of

Operation Earnest Will, theU.S. Navy was engaged inmaintaining freedom of naviga-tion in the Arabian Gulf as Iraqand Iran continued in a bloodywar. The USS Enterprise (CVN65) was operating in the region. Little did anyone know that

what would happen that daywould draw naval forces intoaction and alter the course ofhistory. Watchstanders aboard USS

Samuel B. Roberts (FFG 58),Northeast of Qatar, sightedthree mines floating approxi-mately one-half mile from theship. Twenty minutes after thefirst sighting, as Samuel B.Roberts was backing clear ofthe minefield, it struck a sub-merged mine. The blast injured10 Sailors and tore a 21-foothole in the hull, nearly rippingthe warship in half. Quick anddetermined actions by the crew,who worked for seven hours tostabilize the ship, kept the ves-sel from sinking. "We heard about it right away

and very shortly thereafter Iwas told I was going to fly off toBahrain to help put a plantogether and command one ofthe Surface Action Groups(SAG)," said Vice Adm. (Ret.)James B Perkins, III, who wasa Surface Action Group (SAG)commander during OperationPraying Mantis. "We spent the17th of April flying from oneside of the gulf to the other,briefing the SAG commandersas to what the plan was."Four days after the mine

blast, forces, of the now-JointTask Force Middle East, execut-ed a response -- OperationPraying Mantis. The operationcalled for the destruction of twooil platforms used by Iran tocoordinate attacks on merchantshipping. "The gas-oil platforms were

huge structures," said Perkins."What I had in mind were theoil platforms off the coast ofSanta Barbra. But These werefloating cities with berthingquarters and all that sort ofstuff," Perkins recalled. "On the morning [of April 18]

we called them up and toldthem, in Farsi and English,that we were getting ready todestroy them and to get off theplatforms," said Perkins."There was a lot of runningaround looking for boats to

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By MC1 Tim Comerford,

Navy News Service

Operation Praying Mantis DemonstratesSame Priorities Navy Values Today

leave the decks."By the end of that day the

coalition air and surface unitsnot only destroyed the two oilrigs but also Iranian unitsattempting to counter-attackU.S. forces. Naval aircraft and the

destroyer USS Joseph Strauss(DDG 16) sank the Iranianfrigate Sahand (F 74) with har-poon missiles and laser-guidedbombs. A laser-guided bomb,dropped from a Navy A-6Intruder, disabled frigateSabalan (F 73), and Standardmissiles launched from thecruiser USS Wainwright (CG28) and frigates USS Bagley(FF 1069) and USS Simpson(FFG 56) destroyed the 147-footmissile patrol boat Joshan (P225). In further combat, A-6ssank one Bodghammer high-speed patrol boats and neutral-ized four more of the speed-boats. "The air wing from Enterprise

did a superb job taking on theBodghammers," said Perkins.By the end of the operation,

U.S. air and surface units hadsunk, or severely damaged, halfof Iran's operational fleet."This particular exercise, in

The Iranian frigate Is Sahand (74) burns after being attacked by aircraft of Carrier Air Wing 11 from the aircraft carrier USS Enterprise (CVN-65).The attack was part of Operation Praying Mantis, which was launched after the guided-missile frigate USS Samuel B. Roberts (FFG-58) struckan Iranian mine on April 14, 1988. Is Sahand was hit by three Harpoon missiles plus cluster munitions. (U.S. Navy photo)

my view, finished the IranianNavy in the Arabian Gulf," saidPerkins. "They were still around- but after that operation, theydidn't have as active a stance.Operation Praying Mantis

proved a milestone in naval his-tory. For the first time sinceWorld War II, U.S. naval forcesand supporting aircraft fought amajor surface action against adetermined enemy. The successof Praying Mantis and thebroad-based allied naval cooper-ation during Operation Earnest

Will proved the value of jointand combined operations in theGulf and led the way for themassive joint coalition effortthat occurred during OperationsDesert Shield and Desert Storm.The operation also demon-

strated the importance of beingready to fight and win today, ofproviding offshore options todeter, influence and win in anera of uncertainty; and show-cased the teamwork, talent andimagination of the Navy'sdiverse, capable force.

It also proved the value of allthe training the Navy had done."You have to be ready on a

moment's notice," Perkins said."You may not always have suffi-cient time to get prepared, sotrain hard and often. (In thiscase) it worked out very well."For more information on

Operation Praying Mantis visitNaval History and HeritageCommands website athttp://www.history.navy.mil/Special%20Highlights/OperationPrayingMantis/index.html.

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Twenty Benin participants of arecent boarding team opera-tions course received theircourse-completion certificatesApril 19 in Cotonou, Benin. Themilestone capped nearly threemonths of a multi-lateral mar-itime capacity-building effortthat has taken place on theBelgian navy command andlogistical support ship BNSGodetia (A960). Godetia, currently on deploy-

ment, began its efforts with themulti-national Exercise Oban -game Express 2013 in the Gulfof Guinea and transitioned toembarking African partners fortwo phases for at-sea training. The efforts fall under Africa

Partnership Station (APS), aninternational security coopera-tion initiative, facilitated byU.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa, aimed at strengtheningglobal maritime partnershipsthrough training and collabora-tive activities to improve mar-itime safety and security inAfrica.The U.S. Navy’s Maritime

Civil Affairs and SecurityTraining (MCAST) personnelteamed with Belgian trainers

embarked on Godetia duringseveral weeks in March to pro-vide training to boarding teamsfrom Gabon and the Republic ofCongo. “The training accomplished

aboard Godetia signals a keymilestone in the growth of APSas maritime security capacitybuilding in Africa truly becomesan international endeavor,” saidLt. Cmdr. Jason Willenberg,lead APS planner for U.S. NavalForces Europe-Africa. “We arethankful for the partnershipwith the Belgian navy, and I amcertain that the skills of eachparticipant have significantlyincreased as a result of the at-sea training offered.” Members of MCAST, based in

Norfolk, Va., said they enjoyedthe opportunity to work withmembers of the Gabon andRepublic of Congo navies whileon Godetia. “It was good to see familiar

faces,” said Master-at-Arms 1stClass (EXW) Scott A. Heckert, aMCAST team member, who hadworked with some of the partic-ipants the previous year.“Gabon and Republic of Congoare always very receptive to thetraining we provide and alwayslook forward to challengingtraining.”

By U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa/U.S. 6th Fleet Public Affairs

Parents are the primary influence in a child’s life. Parentscan influence their teens’ decisions about everything, includ-ing drugs and alcohol. Teens report that one of the greatestdeterrents of smoking marijuana is upsetting their parents.Now that’s influence! Teenagers whose parents talk with them about the risksand dangers of drugs are 50 percent less likely to try drugs.Being knowledgeable about drugs and alcohol gives you anopen door to talk with your kids and answer any questionsthey may have.

Additional InformationWithin the past 10 years, the use of over-the-counter med-ications has become popular and continues to be used byteens despite the consequences. The perception with teens isthat they are “safe” and legal ways of getting high. The trendhas not gone away because it is the most easily availabledrug on the market. Go into your medicine cabinet or localstore and you can see why. Over-the-counter medicationsthat contain Dextromethorphan (DXM), the main activeingredient in cold medicines like Robotussin, Vicks, andSudafed, are the most popular. At levels above the recom-mended dosage, DXM is a dangerous dissociative drug likePCP (angel dust) and ketamine (animal tranquilizer).

What can you do?Keep the doors open for communication and bring up thefact that you are there for support and willing to listen. Ifyou suspect something is going on with your teen, be honestand open with them about how concerned you are. You candevelop a parental plan to try to build trust if something hashappened and trust has gone down. One piece to a parentalplan that I suggest with teens who are caught using drugs oralcohol is to include a home drug test. Parents may want toseek out our Adolescent Substance Abuse CounselingService (ASACS) program or a licensed counselor to discussif the use of a home test is appropriate, and how to incorpo-rate it into a trust-building plan. Being pro-active can decrease the chance that your teenwill make the choice to use drugs or alcohol. If you thinkyour teen might need help or are unsure how to approachthe topic with them, consult with ASACS or another profes-sional who can help you. Contact the ASACS office at theschool at 629-4181 or 081-811-4181 if you have questions or

Kristin Himmler, ASACS Clinical Supervisor/Counselor

Parental Influence inYour Child’s Life

Participants gained skills invessel boarding, search tech-niques, tactical communica-tions, tactical movements andcombat medical care. Studentswere able to then demonstratethese skills in a culminatingboarding exercise at end of thetraining phase. Belgian trainers and the crew

of Godetia were equally satis-fied with the opportunity towork with African nations togain enhanced maritime securi-

ty skill sets. “I believe that the Belgian

involvement in working tobuild up the capability andcapacity of the African part-ners, especially using a plat-form like BNS Godetia, isideal,” said Cmdr. LucDesanghere, Godetia com-manding officer. “The BelgianNavy can provide theoreticaland practical training in areassuch as small boat operations,boarding operations, deck sea-

manship, technical procedures,navigation, force protectionand communication in thesame language the Africanpartners speak. This helps tomake the training effort moreeffective and efficient.” African Partnership Station

training is ongoing as U.S.mobile training teams andEuropean partners’ ships workwith various Africa partners toimprove the skills vital to mar-itime safety and security.

Belgian Ship AssistsAfrica PartnershipStation

Boarding team members from Gabon and Republic of Congo get ready to climb aboard Belgian commandand logistics ship BNS Godetia (A960) as part of a culminating boarding exercise during training withAfrica Partnership Station. APS is an international security cooperation initiative, facilitated by U.S. NavalForces Europe-Africa, aimed at strengthening global maritime partnerships through training and collabo-rative activities in order to improve maritime safety and security in Africa. (Photo by MA1 Scott A. Heckert)

MWR’s ‘Spring Fling,’ an eventfeaturing a flea market and theopening-day ceremonies for theChild and Youth Program (CYP)baseball and softball leagues, washeld at Carney Park, April 20. One of the main purposes of this

year’s ‘Spring Fling’ was to encour-age the Naval Support Activity(NSA) Naples community to seewhat Carney Park has to offer.“Events like this are great

because they help bring the com-munity together,” said Cmdr. ArtRecord, assigned to DefenseService Office North. “Being ableto come out here and watch mykids play baseball helps bring a lit-tle slice of home to those of us over-seas.”The Opening Day ceremonies

included a moment of silence tohonor the victims of the bombingat the Boston Marathon, thesinging of the National Anthemand the ceremonial first pitchthrown by NSA Naples’Commanding Officer Capt. ScottGray. After the ceremonies were

Carney Park Hosts ‘Spring Fling’ FestivitiesBy MC2 Josh Bennett,

Navy Public Affairs Support Element-East

Detachment Europe

Military children participate in a baseball game during Child and YouthProgram's (CYP) Opening Day at Carney Park. CYP's Opening Day waspart of the Morale, Welfare and Recreation's 'Spring Fling' at CarneyPark. (Photo by MC2 Josh Bennett)

Members of the Naval Support Activity Naples community participatein a flea market at Carney Park. The flea market was part of the Morale,Welfare and Recreation's 'Spring Fling' at Carney Park.

over, the first baseball and softballgames of the year got underway atCarney Park.“For me, opening day is the offi-

cial kickoff to spring and summeractivities,” said Chris Kasparek,

CYP director. “This wouldn’t bepossible without all of the volun-teer help we get from the NSA com-munity; the coaches, umpires andso many other people volunteertheir time to make this happen.”While opening day was taking

place for the CYP baseball andsoftball leagues, there was also aflea market at the park. Spaceswere available for $10 and itemswere for sale from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.“I came out here just to see what

all was going on and see what peo-ple were selling,” said PersonnelSpecialist Seaman HunterPfleuger, from NSA NaplesPersonnel Support Detachment. “Itwas worth coming out here andthere were definitely some prettygood deals going on; I bought a cou-ple of DVDs for a cheap price.”For more information on what’s

happening in NSA Naples area,check out NSA Naples’ Facebookpage at https://www.facebook.com/NSANaples.

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Helmsman Francesco Bruniled his Luna Rossa Swordfishcrew to victory in the America’sCup World Series (ACWS) FleetChampionship Racing on SuperSunday, April 21. Earlier in theafternoon, Oracle Team USA,with skipper Tom Slingsby, wonthe Match ChampionshipRacing. On winning, Bruni said, “The

fleet race win really means a lotto me. We had an opportunityfor the double win, but justmissed out. I can’t thank mycrew enough, Paul Campbell-James, Max Sirena, XabiFernandez and ManuelModena. They did a great jobtoday.”Slingsby succeeded in securing

the overall ACWS Champion -ship 2012-13 title for his team,the defender in the upcoming34th America’s Cup in SanFrancisco. He said, “We arereally proud to be getting thetrophy for Oracle Team USA.”He added, “Obviously, JimmySpithill and his team really setit up for us and we just had tocome here, do our best. Luckily,they gave us a big enough

Luna Rossa and Oracle Team USA Both Win at ACWS Naples 2013By Lou Freed

Francesco Bruni, Luna Rossa Swordfish helmsman and Tom Slingsby, Oracle Team USA skipper, competing near the Naples Egg Castle at the America’s Cup World Series MatchChampionship Racing 2013 that Slingsby won at Super Sunday, April 21. (Photo by J.Freed)

points lead to take home the tro-phy.”Besides the AC-45 catamarans

that Bruni and Slingsby pilot-ed, the nine-boat fleet at ACWSNaples included ArtemisRacing White (Charlie Ekberg),China Team (Mitch Booth),Emirates Team New Zealand(Dean Barker), Energy Team(Yann Guichard), HS Racing(Roman Hagara), J.P. MorganBAR (Ben Ainslie) and LunaRossa Piranha (Chris Draper).Deafening cheers and

applauses, champagne sprays,confetti showers along withnumerous souvenir tosses(team caps, jerseys and medals)to scores of spectators high-lighted the awards presenta-tion, where teams happilyreceived their medals. Bruniproudly accepted the ACWSNaples Champion ship FleetRacing 2013 silver platter andSlingsby buoyantly claimed theACWS 2012-13 ChampionshipTrophy.Local event officials cited the

number of spectators at thismonth’s ACWS Naples exceed-ed last year’s event. They esti-mated more than a millionattended the mega events held

along the Naples waterfront.Slingsby also cited the impres-sive crowd at the sailing eventsis a memory he will share withfolks back home. Lastly, IainMurray, AC’s Race Manage -ment CEO and Regatta

Director, likewise commentedon the attendance and said, “In30 years of the event, Naples isthe best” and “we want to comeback [for] more.” America’s Cup focus moves to

the 2013 July-September

“Summer of Racing” in SanFrancisco with the LouisVuitton Cup, America’s CupChallenger Series and theAmerica’s Cup Finals. Fordetails, visit http://www.ameri-cascup.com

Oracle TeamUSA skipper,Tom Slingsby,buoyantlyholds theAmerica’sCup WorldSeries Trophyfor success-fully securingthe overallACWSChampionship2012-2013 titlefor his team,the defenderin theupcoming34thAmerica’sCup “SummerSailing” inSanFrancisco.(Photo byJ.Freed)

Sailors and civilian maritime professionalsfrom Europe, Africa and the United States dis-cussed objectives and activities for ExerciseCutlass Express 2013 (CE13) in Naples, Italyduring the first of three planning conferences,April 16-19.Cutlass Express, one of the four major U.S.Naval Forces Europe-Africa/U.S. 6th Fleetexercises in Africa, is designed to advance EastAfrican maritime relationships while address-ing mutual security issues. This will be thefourth iteration of the exercise and is scheduledto commence in November. Participating countries in CE13’s initial plan-ning conference included Comoros, Djibouti,Kenya, Mauritius, Mozambique, Seychelles,Tanzania, Netherlands, Denmark, UnitedStates and an Eastern Africa Standby Forcedelegation. “This conference has been an effective collabo-ration of ideas and it is a good first step as wecontinue the planning process,” said Lt.Anthony Blaine, exercise planner with U.S.Naval Forces Europe-Africa/U.S. 6th Fleet.“The ultimate goal of both Africa PartnershipStation (APS) and this exercise is improvedoperations to enhance maritime security inEast Africa.” During the conference, participants expressedindividual country goals and worked togetherto lay a framework that would collectively meetcountry-specific benchmarks. The conference also provided partner nationsan opportunity to meet with AfricanPartnership Station planners to develop train-ing plans that will build maritime capacity forthe long term. “This partnership is very good and it bringsout a team sprit,” said Inspector AnilkumarRajapundit, a member of the maritime compo-

nent Mauritius police force. “For this confer-ence we are talking about our objectives for thisyear, what we expect, and what training wewant. The partnership helps our teams by com-bating the illegal trafficking and piracy.” Specifics of Cutless Express are still beingdeveloped and will be fine-tuned as planningcontinues. The foundational elements of theexercise will be a variety of scenarios tailored totest participants’ abilities to conduct operationsto deter piracy, narcotics trafficking, and illegalfishing. Ships at sea will also work closely withshore-based maritime operations centers inselected participating countries to respond tothe specific scenarios. “I was here last year and the African nationsare more involved now,” said the RoyalNetherlands Marine Crops Warrant OfficerRudy Zahravnaik. “They brought more sugges-tions and they say what they think. Our pri-mary achievement is more cooperation with theAfrican nations.”Safe and secure maritime partnership takescareful coordination and commitment toimprovement. The detailed work is rewardingwhen the Sailors see the nations unite andgrow in their ability to handle maritime securi-ty concerns. “It has been a pleasure working with our EastAfrican partners and watching the capacity ofthe region grow,” said Cryptologic Technician(Collection) 1st Class Jose Manuel Cunha,Portuguese linguist for APS. Cunha cited theexample of maritime forces in Mozambique, “Ithas been rewarding to see them go from an ad-hoc boarding team with little training to a ded-icated maritime interdiction operation platoonin only a few years.” Cutlass Express 2013 is a U.S. AfricaCommand sponsored exercise focusing onaddressing common maritime issues throughinformation sharing and coordinated opera-tions among East African navies.

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AVETE / Do you have?

BORSE / Bags

CAMERINI / Dressing room

CARO / Expensive

CARTA DI CREDITO / Credit card

CONTANTI / Cash

ECONOMICO / Cheap

LO PRENDO / I’ll take it.

POSSO PROVARLA / Can I try it?

QUANTO COSTA / How much?

SALDI / Sales

SCONTO / Discount

SCONTRINO / Receipt

STO CERCANDO / I’m looking for

TAGLIA / Size

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Answer to last week’s puzzle

Italian law requires all foreign personnel working or living within Italy,other than an active-duty member under military orders, to obtain aSojourner Permit within eight days of arrival in Italy. This is different froma visa, which is merely an approval for entry into the country. All applicants over 14 years of age must apply in person, as each person's

signature is required at the time of application. NATIONALS OF ANY STATE OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITY COM-

ING TO ITALY DO NOT REQUIRE ANY VISA OR SOJOURNER PERMIT.As part of the Area Orientation process, the U.S. Region Legal Service

Office (RLSO EURAFSWA) assists in the preparation and oversees theacquisition of the Sojourner Permit for all personnel attached to U.S. Navycommands in the Naples area. Army and Air Force personnel stationed atJFC must apply through the Carabiniere at the JFC Provost Marshall'sOffice, Building L.Contact Connie Henderson, RLSO EURAFSWA liaison advisor, at 081-568-

4639 for more information.

Obtaining your Sojourner Permit

AMMORBIDENTE / Fabric sof-tenerCANDEGGIARE / To bleachCAPI DELICATE / DelicatesCESTA DEL BUCATO / LaundrybasketDETERSIVO / Laundry deter-gentLAVARE A SECCO / Dry cleanLAVATRICE / Washing machine

MOLLETTE / Clothes pinsPRELAVAGGIO / PrewashPULITISSIMI / The cleanestSMACCHIATORE / StainremoverSTENDERE AL SOLE / To dryin the sunSTENDINO / Portable dryingrackSTIRARE / To iron

In the event of an emergency or to report acrime, please call the Emergency Dispatch

Center at 081-568-4911 or 5911.

By U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa/

U.S. 6th Fleet Public Affairs

Partnership Builds on Previous Exercisesduring Cutlass Express Planning

Djiboutian and U.S. Navy personnel discuss future maritime capacity building opportunities during the initialplanning conference for Exercise Cutlass Express 2013 (CE13) at Naval Support Activity Naples, April 18. CE13is a U.S. Africa Command sponsored exercise focusing on addressing common maritime issues through infor-mation sharing and coordinated operations among East African navies. (Photo by MC2 Jacob D. Moore)

Do you want to be a millionaire? Most people will say yes, of course! Do you think youcould be a millionaire on a military salary? Most people would say no way, however, it ispossible. If a 21-year-old sailor saved and invested $3,000 a year or $250 a month for onlysix years and quit investing, by the age of 65 that person could have $1,047,608. If thatsame person waited until the age of 31 and saved $3,000 a year for six years, the invest-ment would only total $403,898. A ten-year delay in savings could cost $600,000. Thesescenarios use a rate of return of 10 percent, which is consistent with the average annualcompounded rate of return from 1926 through 2008. So, do you want to be a millionaire?Start early and save often. Get help and ideas at the Savings and Investing class at Fleetand Family Support Center. Call 629-6372 today for schedules and registration.

FFSC Tip of the Week: Personal Financial Management From the Fleet and Family Support Center

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ONGOING/ON THE HORIZON continuedBOY SCOUT TROOP 007holds troop meetings every Monday from 6:30 to 8 p.m.

in the Support Site Community Center. E-mail the Scoutmaster at007troop@gmail.com or visit the website at sites.google.com/site/boyscout-troop007naples.

SAIL WITH THE NAPLES NATO YACHT CLUB (NNYC) AMERICANTEAM. We are looking for Americans interested in participating in dinghyraces sailed at the NNYC facilities on the island of Nisida. Experience notrequired. FMI, contact Bob & Shauna Bunnell at bunnellr54@gmail.com andbunnellshauna@aol.com.

SEVENTH DAY ADVENTIST WORSHIP SERVICE takes place Saturdaysat Support Site Chapel from 9 a.m. to noon. The schedule is: Sabbath Schoollessons, 9:30 to 10:45 a.m.; songs and praise, 10:45 to 11 a.m.; Divine Service,11 a.m. to noon. For more information, please contact Paolo Fleurant at 328-194-6897 or naplesadventistsgroup@yahoo.com.

NAPLES OFFICIALS ASSOCIATION NEEDS REFEREES Anyone inter-ested should contact Nigel Alexander at 081-721-5413 or 346-680-3282 or by e-mail to nalexander@afsouth.nato.int.

CONNECT THE TOTS CLUB unites families with children from newborn topre-school age within the Naples military community. Club events includemonthly coffee mornings and birthday parties, weekly playgroups, craft activ-ities and more. For more information, visit www.meetup.com/ Connect-the-Tots-Club.

PROTESTANT WOMEN OF THE CHAPEL (PWOC) meets every Tuesdaymorning at 9 a.m. in the Support Site Fellowship Hall (above the library) forfood, friends and faith. There are six Bible studies to choose from, and child-care and nursery care to homeschoolers is free.

CATHOLIC WOMEN OF THE CHAPEL meets monthly in the Support SiteFellowship Hall for prayer, fellowship, and learning. Child care provided. Wealso meet Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m. for Rosary and Thursdays at 9:30 a.m. forbible study. For more information, e-mail cwocnaples@gmail.com or check outour Facebook page: Catholic Women of the Chapel - NSA Naples, Italy.

HARRY S. TRUMAN LODGE No. 649 meets 6:30 p.m. every 2nd and 4thFriday of the month at 6:30 p.m. FMI, contact Kevin Baker at 338-479-7023 orhst649sec@yahoo.com, or visit http://groups.yahoo.com/ group/HST649.

PUBLIC SPEAKING WITH TOASTMASTERS The Naples ToastmastersClub meets the first and third Tuesdays of every month. Meetings are held atthe Support Site Community Center at 6:30 p.m. FMI, visit www.naplestoast-masters.wix.com/toastmastersnaples.

GAETA/NAPLES AREA GIRL SCOUTS Now accepting registration for the2012-13 school year. We are still in need of leaders and co-leaders. Training andsupport provided. FMI, contact naplesgs@yahoo.com.

FILIPINO-AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF NAPLES, ITALY meets at noonthe first Sunday of every month at the Support Site Fellowship Hall. For moreinformation, contact Ron Nacianceno at 081-568-1746 or 335-760-4446. Alsocheck out the group’s Facebook page, Fil-Am Naples.

THE U.S. MILITARY RETIREE ASSOCIATION OF SOUTHERN ITALY(USMRA-SI) is the only association in Southern Italy representing the inter-ests of U.S. retired military personnel and their survivors. If you are not amember and are eligible, please join the USMRA-SI at usmra-si.tripod.com.Point of contact: Wylie Miller, 329-208-7315.

THE NAPLES CHRISTIAN HOMESCHOOL ASSOCIATION meets everymonth to support families who have chosen to educate their own children. Weoffer weekly park/pool days, a moms’ night out and field trips to explore BellaNapoli and beyond! Interested? Need more information? Considering home-schooling? Please contact Natalie Mack at NPMack3@aol.com.

MEDITATION SITTING GROUP is held from 7 to 7:30 p.m. every Monday atthe side chapel at the Support Site. Newcomers should stop by at 6:30 p.m.Participation is free. FMI, e-mail Laura Hitchcock at laura.poodle@ gmail.com.

REGISTER FOR GRADUATE DEGREE ON-SITE PROGRAMS Visit theUniversity of Phoenix and the University of Oklahoma to learn what on-sitedegree programs are offered in the Naples area. UP is at 081-568-6670 and OUis at 081-568-6672. Both colleges have offices at Capodichino in the Admin IIbuilding.

REGISTER FOR ON-SITE UNDERGRADUATE CLASSES Visit the col-leges for more information about what classes and programs are offered.UMUC Maryland can be reached at 081-568-6673/74/75; Central Texas Collegeis at 081-568-6761.

CALLING ALL NAPLES NURSES! Please consider joining the Naples AreaNurses Association (NANA). NANA is an organization of nurses that worktogether to fundraise, participate in social events, and provide supportthroughout the U.S. Naval Hospital Naples and NSA Naples community. FMI,contact Lt. Shelley Beltz at shelley.beltz @med.navy.mil or Lt. Jenny Paul atjenny.paul@med.navy.mil.

THE WELFARE & RECREATION ASSOCIATION is available to meet asso-ciates every Thursday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at its location on the first floor ofBuilding 450 upstairs from Capo Landing. FMI, visit http://www. wraitalia.it.

SECURITY NOTE: All DoD military or civilian personnel hosting an event offbase must complete a Special Event Force Protection Plan (SEFPP) 45 days inadvance, regardless of organization, if the event will involve 50 or more per-sonnel, include distinguished visitors or involve personnel wearing uniforms.FMI, contact the AT/FP Division at 081-568-5525 or visit the division office inthe Capodichino Security Precinct, Bldg. 403.

ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS hosts English-speaking AA meetings on and offbase in the Naples area. For more information, call 347-544-0254 or visithttp://www.aa-europe.net/countries/italy.htm.

RELIGIOUS SERVICES AT U.S. NAVAL HOSPITAL NAPLES TuesdaySilent prayer (7:15-7:45 a.m.) in the hospital chapel. Traditional hymn andpraise and worship music will be provided during this time. Wednesday RomanCatholic Mass (11:30 a.m.-12 p.m.) in the hospital chapel. Call 081-811-6451 toconfirm that Mass is being held. Thursday Men’s Fellowship and Bible Study(6-7 a.m.) in the hospital galley.

SURE START is a unique program committed to providing the highest qualityof education for command-sponsored children of enlisted personnel (priority toE1-E4) who are 4 years old by Sept. 1. FMI, call Karen Rodrigues at 081-811-4682 or the school at 081-811-4037.

THE KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS, San Gennaro council 14853, meets at 7 p.m. the second and fourth Thursday of each month at the Support Site Fleetand Family Support Center. E-mail George Piette at kofcnaples@ gmail.com orvisit http://sites.google.com/ site/kofcnaples/ home.

CARNEY PARK LADIES GOLF ASSOCIATION meets at 9 a.m. Mondays.All skill levels welcome. Discounted play with membership. FMI, call CarolBorkowski at 081-804-3345, or Carney Park Golf Course at 081-526-4296.

EDIS SCREENINGS NOW AVAILABLE Room W09, Support Site VillageForum. For eligible children who have not reached their third birthday. If youare concerned about your child’s development, contact EDIS at 081-811-4676.

NAPLES AMERICAN RED CROSS holds volunteer orientation the firstWednesday of every month at the organization’s Capodichino office from 8:30-10 a.m. and the first Tuesday of every month at the hospital from 9:30-11 a.m.Call 081-568-4788 for info.

LATINOS UNIDOS WELCOMES NEW MEMBERS Meetings are at 2 p.m.the first Sunday of every month at the Support Site park. For more info, con-tact Michael Cortez, Michael.cortez@eu.navy.mil, 334-6771-0327, or GabrielSermeno, Gabriel.sermeno@eu.navy.mil, 081-811-5554.

CUB SCOUT PACK 007 Want to camp in Nettuno, hike in Cuma, go bowlingor participate in swimming and archery? Then Cub Scouts is the place for you!Boys in first through fifth grade meet three times per month to learn skills thatthey apply on hiking, camping and service outings. FMI, contact naplescub-master@gmail.com or visit www.cubscoutingnaples.org.

TYLER PERRY’S TEMPTATION, PG-13,Cast: Jurnee Smollett-Bell, Lance Gross, Kim

Kardashian, Vanessa Williams, Robbie Jones.Drama, 111 min. An explosive romance aboutthe seductive dangers of the forbidden, this filmtells the provocative and sensual story ofJudith, an ambitious married woman whoseobsessive passion for a handsome billionaireleads to betrayal, danger and a choice that willforever alter the course of her life.

THE HOST, PG-13, Cast: Saoirse Ronan, MaxIrons, Jake Abel, Diane Kruger, William Hurt.

SciFi/Fantasy, 125 min. What if everything youlove was taken from you in the blink of an eye?"The Host" is the next epic love story from thecreator of the "Twilight Saga," worldwide best-selling author, Stephenie Meyer. When anunseen enemy threatens mankind by taking overtheir bodies and erasing their memories, MelanieStryder will risk everything to protect the peopleshe cares most about - Jared, Ian, her brotherJamie and her Uncle Jeb, proving that love canconquer all in a dangerous new world.

OBLIVION, PG-13, Cast: Tom Cruise, Mor ganFreeman, Olga Kurylenko, Andrea Rise -

borough, Nikolaj Coster-Waldau. Action/Adv -enture, 124 min. Jack Harper is one of the lastfew drone repairmen stationed on Earth. Part ofa massive operation to extract vital resourcesafter decades of war with a terrifying threatknown as the Scavs, Jack's mission is nearlycomplete. Living in and patrolling the breath-taking skies from thousands of feet above, hissoaring existence is brought crashing downwhen he rescues a beautiful stranger from adowned spacecraft. Her arrival triggers a chainof events that forces him to question everythinghe knows and puts the fate of humanity in hishands.

ADMISSION, PG-13, Cast: Paul Rudd,Michael Sheen, Tina Fey, Wallace Shawn,

Sonya Walger. Comedy, 107 min. Straight-lacedPrinceton University admissions officer PortiaNathan is caught off-guard when she makes arecruiting visit to an alternative high schooloverseen by her former college classmate, thefree-wheeling John Pressman. Pressman hassurmised that Jeremiah, his gifted yet veryunconventional student, might well be the sonthat Portia secretly gave up for adoption manyyears ago. Soon, Portia finds herself bendingthe rules for Jeremiah, putting at risk the lifeshe thought she always wanted --but in theprocess finding her way to a surprising andexhilarating life and romance she neverdreamed of having

OLYMPUS HAS FALLEN, R, Cast: GerardButler, Morgan Freeman, Dylan McDermott,

Radha Mitchell. Action/ Adventure, 107 min.When the President is kidnapped by a terrorist

who seizes control of the White House, dis-graced former Presidential guard Mike Banningfinds himself trapped within the building. Asthe national security team rushes to respond,they must rely on Banning’s insider knowledgeto save the President and prevent an evengreater catastrophe.

THE CROODS, PG, Voices Cast: NicholasCage, Ryan Reynolds, Emma Stone,

Catherine Keener, Clark Duke. Animation, 98min. The world's first family embarks on a jour-ney of a lifetime when the cave that has alwaysshielded them from danger is destroyed.Traveling across a spectacular landscape, theCroods discover an incredible new world filledwith fantastic creatures -- and their outlook ischanged forever.

IRON MAN 3, PG-13, Cast: Robert Downey Jr.,Gwyneth Paltrow, Don Cheadle, Jon Favreau,Guy Pearce. Action/Adventure, 130 min.Marvel's "Iron Man 3" pits brash-but-brilliantindustrialist Tony Stark/Iron Man against anenemy whose reach knows no bounds. WhenStark finds his personal world destroyed at hisenemy's hands, he embarks on a harrowingquest to find those responsible. This journey, atevery turn, will test his mettle. With his backagainst the wall, Stark is left to survive by hisown devices, relying on his ingenuity andinstincts to protect those closest to him. As hefights his way back, Stark discovers the answerto the question that has secretly haunted him:does the man make the suit or does the suitmake the man?

42, PG-13, Cast: Harrison Ford, Jon Bernthal,Christopher Meloni, Nicole Beharie, Jud Tylor.Drama, 128 min. Hero is a word we hear oftenin sports, but heroism is not always aboutachievements on the field of play. "42" tells thestory of two men-the great Jackie Robinson andlegendary Brooklyn Dodgers GM BranchRickey-whose brave stand against prejudice for-ever changed the world by changing the game ofbaseball. In 1946, Branch Rickey (HarrisonFord) put himself at the forefront of historywhen he signed Jackie Robinson (ChadwickBoseman) to the team, breaking Major LeagueBaseball's infamous color line. But the deal alsoput both Robinson and Rickey in the firing lineof the public, the press and even other players.Facing unabashed racism from every side,Robinson was forced to demonstrate tremen-dous courage and restraint by not reacting inkind, knowing that any incident could destroyhis and Rickey's hopes. Instead, Number 42 lethis talent on the field do the talking-ultimatelywinning over fans and his teammates, silencinghis critics, and paving the way for others to fol-low. In 1997, Major League Baseball retired thenumber 42 for all teams, making it the firstnumber in sports to be universally retired.

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.

Friday, April 264:30 p.m.Tyler Perry's

Temptation, PG-13Premiere Showing

6 p.m. 42, PG-137 p.m. Oblivion, PG-13

Saturday, April 273 p.m. Admission, PG-134 p.m. Oblivion, PG-136 p.m. Tyler Perry's

Temptation, PG-137 p.m. The Host, PG-13

Premiere Showing

Sunday, April 283 p.m. The Croods, PG (3D) 4 p.m. Admission, PG-136 p.m. The Host, PG-137 p.m. Tyler Perry's

Temptation, PG-13

Monday, April 29 Closed, No Movie

Tuesday, April 30Closed, No Movie

Wednesday, May 14:30 p.m.The Host, PG-136 p.m. Oblivion, PG-137 p.m. Olympus Has Fallen, R

Thursday, May 24:30 p.m.42, PG-136 p.m. Tyler Perry's

Temptation, PG-137 p.m. Olympus Has Fallen, R

Friday, May 34:30 p.m. Iron Man 3, PG-13 (3D)

Premiere Showing 6 p.m. The Host, PG-137:15 p.m. Iron Man 3, PG-13 (3D)

MMOREORE IINSIDENSIDE PPAGEAGE……

Movie descriptions No Children Under 10

Admitted to R-Rated Movies

Upcoming USO ToursCapodichino Office 081-568-5713Support Site Office 081-811-4903

www.uso.it

WEEKEND TOURS

USO DAILY TOURS

May 11-12Mother’s Day in Puglia andOrvieto . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .€ 218

May 24-27Memorial Day Getaway in Puglia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .€ 274

June 15-16Father’s Day in Florence andPisa . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .€ 178

July 3-6Fourth of July in Venice . . .€ 228

TOURS OPEN TO BOTH U.S. MILITARY

AND NATO I.D. CARD HOLDERS

April 27 A Day at the Negombo SPA € 80April 28 Naples Underground and

Veiled Christ . . . . . . . . . . . .€ 41May 4 Naples Underground and

Pizza . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .€ 41May 5 Jewels of the Amalfi Coast .€ 39May 11 Beer Factory Tour . . . . . . . .€ 47

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In the SpotlightHN JONATHAN LESTERHospital Corpsman Seaman

Jonathan Lester, from Tampa,Fla., reported to U.S. NavalHospital Naples in January 2012.Initially assigned to MedicalHome Port, he worked in directpatient care and specialized indermatology. He also served asthe Training Petty Officer for bothenlisted and officer staff ensuringtraining readiness standards forboth general military training andNavy Medicine competencies weremaintained. Not content to just dohis job, he volunteered to serve asan Assistant Command FitnessLeader working with shipmates tohelp promote a healthy lifestyleand PRT preparedness. After being at the command for

one year, he transferred to theDirectorate of Public Health.

Lester assumed the role as the assistant program manager for Health Promotions, Smoking Cessationand ShipShape. During his short time in Health Promotions he further qualified as a certified AudiologyTechnician and has also taken on the responsibility as the primary Training Petty Officer and SupplyPetty Officer for the Directorate. Lester plans to submit his package for STA-21 with an interest in join-ing the Navy Nurse Corps.One of Lester’s favorite quotes is from Helen Keller. "Character cannot be developed in ease and quiet.

Only through experience of trial and suffering can the soul be strengthened, ambition inspired, and suc-cess achieved."

CDR REGGIE EWING JR. As one of three pediatricians at

U.S. Naval Hospital Naples,Cmdr. Reggie Ewing Jr. is alwaysbusy in the clinic, in the inpatientward, or when conducting hisadministrative duties. With near-ly 16 years on active duty andtours on both coasts, Ewing has abreadth of experience to drawupon when caring for patientsand leading Sailors.He somehow still finds time to

volunteer with the Naples TigerSharks swimming team, on whichhis 11- and 13-year-old sons swim.He also travels with his wife,Misa, throughout Europe. If youhave ever seen Ewing in the gym,you might not be surprised thathe completed the Rome Marathonlast month as well as the ToughMudder competition in Scotlandlast year.

OS1 NATHAN RANSBERGERAs Current Operations directorate leading petty officer at U.S.

Naval Forces Europe-Africa/U.S. 6th Fleet, Operations Specialist 1stClass (SW/AW) Nathan Ransberger is responsible for day-to-dayadministration, leadership and management of 29 personnel, includ-ing training and mentoring more than 20 junior Sailors. In additionto his primary duties, he also serves as the career counselor for hisdirectorate. His goals are to obtain his enlisted information domi-nance warfare specialist qualification and make chief petty officerthis year.

This past week, the Naples community reported one off-basevehicle break-in and two off-base stolen vehicles. The vehiclebreak-in occurred in Pozzouli while the stolen vehiclesoccurred in Naples and Lago Patria.The vehicle break-in occurred April 13. The victim stated shewas woken up by the sound of her car alarm. She noticed fourunknown individuals around the car who fled as sheapproached the vehicle. Multiple items were reported missingafter conducting a full inventory. One stolen vehicle occurred April 15 in Naples. The victimstated he left his vehicle on the side of the road after realizinghe didn’t have the right tools to change the tire. The vehiclewas gone upon returning with the tools. The other stolen vehi-cle occurred April 18 in Lago Patria. The victim had his vehi-cle parked in front of his residence. When he went to check onthe vehicle a few days later, he noticed it was no longer there. The local Naval Criminal Investigative Service (NCIS) officetraditionally sees an increase in the number of burglariesreported by off-base residents this time of year, as the weath-er warms and people travel. Most burglaries occur when homealarms are not activated and/or units are not properly secured.All off-base residents are reminded to always lock your homesand fully activate alarms. If your alarm system does not work,contact Housing immediately to work with the landlord. Ifplanning a vacation, arrange for a trusted friend to periodical-ly check on the residence during your absence.

From the NSA Naples Command Investigative Division

Crime report for april 15 to april 21

Naples Students Picked Up forUSA Select European TeamBy Jack Marlow, NHS Varsity Baseball Coach

After three days of tryouts at Ramstein Air Base in Germanywith players throughout Europe, four students from NaplesHigh School were chosen for the USA Select European Team.Joseph Pitts, senior; Kyle Baldree, senior; Dakota Bartley, jun-ior; and Makua Camarao, sophomore were selected because ofstanding out in a field full of exceptional players. They madeamazing plays on the field, looked professional, showed respectto other players and asked questions of the coaches. The teamwill play U19 national teams from Czech Republic, Germany,U.K., Italy and the Netherlands during the summer.

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local community as Navyambassadors, but we also hadthe opportunity for CPO andPO1 bonding which is whatCPO 365 is all about,” saidChief Religious ProgramsSpecialist Rafael Barney.“Spending some quality timewith PO1s prepares them fortheir future leadership rolesand reminds them to maintaincontinued focus and develop-ment once selected to the rankof chief petty officer.”

CPO 365 is the career develop-ment tool for all prospectivechief petty officers that MasterChief Petty Officer of the NavyMike Stevens has designed totrain and test first class pettyofficers. Command MasterChiefs oversee the programwhich has been in phase onesince the year-long cycle beganSept. 17. Phase two will startwhen the CPO selectees areannounced and conclude withthe pinning ceremony.

By MC1 Travis Simmons,

NSA Naples Public Affairs

CPO 365 Members Clean Up Grounds for Local Detention Center

Chief Personnel Specialist Nestor Nicolas, assigned to U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa/ U.S. 6th Fleet,observes the work ahead as the CPO 365 project begins clearing a path down the hill to the ocean.(Photos by RPC Rafael Barney)

Members of the Naples areaChief Petty Officer 365 (CPO365) took part in a communityoutreach project at the NisidaJuvenile Detention Center,April 19. The group of 20 chiefand first class petty officersspent the day doing landscapingof overgrown trails alongside 15youth from the detention center. The work the Sailors accom-

plished enables the youth andthe center’s staff to take weeklysummer trips from the mainbuilding to the water covebelow. The director of the deten-tion center gave authorizationfor the group to enjoy the watersanother time.The day ended with a late

lunch where everyone was inte-grated together and able toengage in conversations abouteach other and their back-grounds. “Not only did we engage our

Operations Specialist 1st Class Amanda Doige, assigned to U.S.Naval Forces Europe-Africa/ U.S. 6th Fleet, clears brush as the pathto the ocean forms behind her.

NOTICE: The Department of theNavy announced a hiring freezeeffective Jan. 14. Effective imme-diately, all appropriated funds,U.S. and local national vacancyannouncements will be placedon hold until further notice.However, some positions areexempt from the hiring freeze asper the Secretary of the Navy(Manpower & Reserve Affairs)guidance issued Jan. 28.Announcements for exempt posi-tions will be advertised as nor-mal on this page.

HRO WEBSITES: https://cnic.navy.mil/europe/about/Jobs/index.htm andhttp://hronaples.altervista.orgHRO FACEBOOK: HRO_NAPLES

Please contact us at 081-568-5409 forany questions. The Human ResourcesOffice is located in the Admin I buildingat Capodichino, first floor. The cus-tomer service hours are Mondaythrough Friday, from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Applications are accepted at theSecurity Pass and ID Office atCapodichino, OR at the HRO, locatedin Admin 1, Capodichino, OR by mail-ing to: HRO, PSC 817 Box 29, FPO AE09622, OR at Fleet and Family ServiceCenter (FFSC) located on the TLA firstfloor, at Support Site. HRO mustreceive mailed applications by closingdate of the vacancy announcement.

PLEASE NOTE: Customer serviceoperation hours for the followingHRO services are Monday,Wednesday and Friday from 9 a.m.to 11 a.m. and from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.:• ID/CAC CARDS (DD1172-2)• Requests for an Official Passport(DD1056)

• Logistical Support Letters• Work Certificates

bi-weekly "Meet & Greet" at theSupport Site food court area.Please feel free to come by, pickup a copy of a vacancy announce-ment that you may be interestedin applying for, or ask questions.If the HRO representative isunable to provide you a response,he or she will bring the questionback to the HRO office and youwill be provided an answer or acall back the same day. The next"Meet & Greet" is from 8-9 a.m.May 6.

NON-APPROPRIATED FUND(NAF) POSITIONS

Fleet & Family Readiness NAFLocal Naples job announce-ments within CNREURAFSWAmay be viewed at: www.cnic.navy.mil/Naples/FleetAndFamilyReadiness/AboutFleetAndFamilyReadiness/Jobs/index.htmThe necessary application formsare also available online. Forany questions you have, you mayreach us at 081-568-5612/4164.

NSA NAPLES POSITIONS,MWR OPEN CONTINUOUS

POSITIONSChild and Youth ProgramsAssistant, CY-1702-I/II, ANN#12-159, (Multiple Positions).Flexible/regular part-time,Child Development Centers,School Age Care, Youth Pro -grams, Capodichino/Support Si -te. Provides appropriate devel-opmental care and instructionfor children and youth rangingin age from 6 weeks to 18 yearsin a Child and Youth Programsetting Performs routine, day-to-day care of infants and chil-dren ranging from 6 weeks to 5years old. Assembles or gathersmaterials and equipment neces-sary to execute School Age Carefor children ranging from 6years old to 9 years old, SchoolAge Care Pre-Teen for childrenranging from 10 years old to 12years old, and Teen CenterProgram for children rangingfrom 13 years old to 18 yearsold. Receives and releases chil-dren to/from authorized par-ents, guardian.Recreation Aid, NF-0189-01,ANN#12-002, flexible, Auto/Skills Center, Support Site.Provides information concern-ing facility, operation and regu-lations. Ensures adherence toregulations and safety proce-dures.Recreation Aid, NF-0189-01,ANN#12-042, flexible, GolfCourse, Carney Park. Collectsgreen fees (monthly and daily),locker fees and fees for electriccart rentals. Employee will actas starter when needed onweekdays and assist whenneeded as cashier. Recreation Aid, NF-0189-01,ANN#12-044, flexible, NORCenter, Carney Park. Providesand maintain recreation andathletic equipment issue.Recreation Aid, NF-0189-01,ANN#12-155, flexible, LibertyDivision, Capodichino. Helpsthe customers in the recreationcenter with recreational events.

OPEN CONTINUOUSANNOUNCEMENT

Educational Aid (CDC/CYP),GS-1702-02 KPP 03 KPP 04,ANN#EUR13 -537395 -AG ,(Multiple Positions), Full TimePermanent.

LOCAL NATIONALS (LN)POSITIONS

CLOSING DATE: May 9Installation Station Chief,Ua-0081-04, ANN#62588-548-272-AG, Full Time Permanent. Areaof Consideration: Current U.S.Naval Support Activity, Fire &Emergency Services Departmentpermanent emplo yees only.Installation Lead Firefight er,Uc-5201-05, ANN#62588-548273-AG, Full Time Permanent. Areaof Consideration: Current U.S.Naval Support Activity, Fire &Emergency Services Departmentpermanent employees only.

If you have any questions, con-tact the front desk at 081-568-5409. You will be contacted with-in 24 hours, so please be sure toprovide your contact informa-tion. Thank you and we appreci-ate your input, whether negativeor positive so that we can findways to improve the HRO servic-es or continue to provide excellentservice. As a reminder, an HROrepresentative is available for the

filled. Pay Rate: $8.00-$9.50.Responsible for selling generalmerchandise to customers andensuring merchandise is prop-erly stocked and displayed forthe Cosmetics, Health &Personal Care, Sporting Goods,Garden, Christmas Shop , Pets ,and Cough and Cold depart-ments.Ann#120003GG Sales Clerk/SL/NF-01/FPT. Open untilfilled. Pay Rate: $8.00-$9.50.Responsible for selling generalmerchandise to customers andensuring merchandise is prop-erly stocked and displayed forthe Jewelry, Mens, Ladies,Shoes, Cosmetics, Handbags,and Children’s departments.Ann#120002U7 Cashier Che -cker/CC/NF-01/Flex. Open unt -il filled. Pay Rate: $8.00-$9.50.Associate operates cash regis-ters to record sales in retailcheck out areas. Ann#120003GF Sales Clerk/HL/NF-01/Flex. Open untilfilled. Pay Rate: $8.00-$9.50.Responsible for selling generalmerchandise to customers andensuring merchandise is prop-erly stocked and displayed forthe electronics, housewares,domestics, furniture, and giftsdepartments.

CAPODICHINO NEX MARTAnn#130000NJ Sales Clerk/MM/NF-01/Flex- Open UntilFilled. Pay Rate: $8.00-$9.50.Responsible for selling generalmerchandise to customers andensuring merchandise is prop-erly stocked and available.

GRICIGNANO MINI MARTAnn#12000343 Sales Clerk/MM/NF-01/Flex. Open untilfilled. Pay Rate: $8.00-$9.50.Responsible for selling generalmerchandise to customers andensuring merchandise is prop-erly stocked and available.

JFC-NATO MINI MART (Lago Patria)

Ann#1200034W Sales Clerk/MM/NF-01/Flex. Open UntilFilled. Pay Rate: $8.00-$9.50.Responsible for selling generalmerchandise to customers andensuring merchandise is prop-erly stocked and available.

LATINA MINI MARTAnn#120002U5 Sales Clerk/MM/NF-01/Flex- Open UntilFilled. Pay Rate: $8.00-$10.00.Responsible for selling generalmerchandise to customers andensuring merchandise is prop-erly stocked and available.

GAETA MINI MARTNo Vacancies

Jobs•• ••

Recreation Aid, NF-0189-01(Theater Concessionaire) ANN#13-015, flexible, Reel TimeTheater II, Support Site. Thisposition transacts the sale ofrefreshments at the theatersnack bar.Recreation Aid, NF-0189-01,ANN#13-035, flexible FitnessBranch, Capodichino/SupportSite. Performs maintenance onvarious types of recreation andathletic equipment to ensurethat all equipment is in goodcondition and safe for patronuse. Food Service Worker, NA-7408-04, ANN#13-036 flexible,Bowling Center, Support Site.Performs a variety of tasks suchas grilling or frying pancakes,hamburgers, hot dogs, bacon,eggs, sausage, by watchingwhile the items are cooking,turning as required; regulatingtemperature and removingwhen done.Lead Lifeguard, NF-0189-02,ANN#13-059, temporary flexi-ble (Seasonal Employment)Aquatics Division, CarneyPark/Support Site. Ensuressubordinate lifeguards areenforcing the pool rules and reg-ulations. Open Until FilledLifeguard, NF-0189-01, ANN #13-061 (Multiple positions) tem-porary flexible (SeasonalEmployment) Aquatics Div -ision, Carney Park/SupportSite. Works as instructor, safe-guards and supervises swim-mers and bathers in pool area.Open Until Filled

NAF LOCAL NATIONAL POSITION

Lead Lifeguard, Ua-0189-06,ANN#13-056, temporary full timeAquatics Division, (Seas onalEmployment) Carney Park,/Support Site. Open Until Filled.Lifeguard, Ua-0189-07, ANN #13-057, (Multiple Positions)temporary part time/full time,(Seasonal Employment) Aqua -tics Division, Carney Park/Support Site. Open Until Filled.

NEX EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

Gricignano, Building 2091-BCall 081-813-5253/5254Hours: Monday throughFriday 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

For a current list of U.S. vacan-cies and the on-line application,please visit our website at: https://www.NavyExchange.jobs.

U.S. NAF POSITIONS AVAILABLE

GRICIGNANO MAIN STOREAnn#120003GH Sales Clerk/CL/NF-01/FPT. Open until

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