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In this issue, Chiefs and Chief (selects) serve those in need, sports season kicks-off in Sigonella, and Sicily celebrates several festivals in SeptemberTRANSCRIPT
2012-2013Sports Season
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Festivals aroundSicily
What is happening around the island.
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Rocsi Diaz iscoming to Sicily
How you can meet her.
Find out when yourteams are playing!
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QUOTE OF THE WEEK
"Thousands of lives were suddenly ended by evil, despicable acts of terror. The sight of planes flying into buildings, fires burning, huge structures collapsing filled us with disbelief, terrible sadness and a quiet, unyielding anger. These acts shattered steel, but they cannot dent the steel of America's resolve.”
- President George W. Bush
ACIREALE, Sicily - More than 25 chief petty officers (CPO) and FY13 CPO (selects) fromNaval Air Station (NAS) Sigonella gathered at Chiesa di San Camillo, Mensa del Poveri inAcireale, August 29. Chief (select) Aviation Support Equipment Technician GeorgeAsanas (left), Senior Chief Culinary Specialist Willie Ruffy (center) and Chief (select)Master-at-Arms Jason Morris prepared lunch for the underpriveledged that go to the Chiesato receive food, take showers and find shelter. (U.S. Navy photo by MC2 Matthew Haws)
SELFLESS DEVOTION TO DUTY
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NASSIG CHIEFS AND CHIEF(SELECTS) SERVE THOSE IN NEED
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THE SIGNATUREU.S. Naval Air Station Sigonella
Capt. Scott Butler, Commanding Officer
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CMDCM David Graham, Command Master Chief
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This coming week, people around theworld will pause to reflect on the tragicevents of September 11th, 2001. 9/11changed the course of history and with it,all of our lives. For more than a decade, ourNation’s forces have continued to fightagainst terrorists – and against all thosewho intend our Nation harm. We have allmade sacrifices and endured hardship overthe years, and many of us – too many of us– have lost friends or family along the way.This year, our chiefs and chief (selects) willlead a ceremony to honor all those lost du-ring the tragic events of 9/11, and thosewho continue to serve, to ensure suchevents are never, ever repeated. I encourageall of you to come out and take part in thisremembrance ceremony. The ceremonywill be held at 2:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Sep-tember 11th at the Midtown complex. Notlong after, our talented chapel musicianswill perform a remembrance concert at thechapel for the community, beginning at5:30 p.m. Both events are sure to inspire.
On a lighter note, the 2012-13 sportsseason will “kick off ” this weekend! I wantto invite the entire Sigonella community toget involved and support our schools asthey begin their seasons. The first event of
the season involves our own Jaguar footballteam taking on Rota – the team that endedthe Jags season last year with 7 onside kicksand a few injuries – on Saturday at 9 a.m. atthe Annex Field at NAS I. Revenge – ab-sent the injuries, of course – will be sweet!!On Sunday, the Sigonella Swordfish willwelcome Naples Tigersharks to our poolbeginning at 8:30 a.m. Please come out andshow your support for our youth sportsprograms.
After the rain over Labor Day weekend,I don’t have to remind you all that rainy sea-son is approaching and that can make dri-ving here in Sicily an even greaterchallenge. Please take some time to makesure that your vehicles are in condition tohandle the Fall and Winter road conditionshere, and that you have an emergency kittucked away in the car…just in case youoverestimate the reliability of your islandbeater or in case of an emergency. You cannever be too prepared!
Lastly, I want to thank our Voting Assi-stance Officers for the work they have beenputting in to ensure that the Sigonella com-munity is well-informed and afforded theopportunity and resources to cast their voteas we approach this year’s election cycle. If
you haven't registered to vote, or you haveregistered but you haven't requested yourabsentee ballot, NOW is the time to do so.Visit www.FVAP.gov and click on "GetStarted" for your respective category. Thewebsite will guide you through the rest ofthe process. Voting is a right that each of usdefends and I encourage everyone to regi-ster and exercise their right to vote!
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Around NAS Sigonella ...
Naval Computer and Telecommunications Station (NCTS) Sigonella Commanding Officer CommanderJeffrey Buss (right) took part in the September 3 wreath laying memorial ceremony, hosted by Associa-zione Kakiparis. (Photo by IT2 Espin Shelly)
NCTS CO joins in rememberance of WWII Cassibile Armistice
Naval Computer and Telecommunications Station(NCTS) Sigonella Commanding Officer Commander Jef-frey Buss took part in the September 3 wreath laying me-morial ceremony, hosted by Associazione Kakiparis. Theceremony was in remembrance of the World War II Cas-sibile Armistice that was signed on September 3, 1943 byItalian General Giuseppe Castellano of the Axis powersand American General Walter Bedell Smith for the Allies.The armistice, which was not disclosed until September8, marked the unconditional surrender of Italy after theAllied troops' landing in Sicily as part of Operation Husky.
Siracusa Deputy Mayor Concetto La Bianca presen-ted Buss with a participation award to thank the Navy forhaving sent a delegation to the memorial ceremony whichwas first held in 2000.
"We are honored to host once again a delegation re-presenting the young and brave American soldiers wholiberated Sicily in 1943," said La Bianca.
It was an event Buss was more than happy to attend."It is very important that people remember the events
and the great sacrifices that were made here 69 years ago,"said Buss.
BY ALBERTO LUNETTANAS Sigonella Public Affairs
The Sigonella Swordfish are competing in their first home swimmeet, Sunday, September 9. Come out to the Remembrance Day SwimMeet at the NAS I swimming pool from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. and cheer onthe home team as they swim against the Tiger Sharks from Naples.
For the 2012- 2013 season, the Sigonella Swordfish team is com-prised of more than 70 swimmers ranging from ages 6 - 17, led byCoaches Tracey Bonvie and John Youberg.
Sigonella Swordfishfirst swim meet, September 9against Naples Tiger Sharks
2012- 2013 Sports Season Schedule
BY LAUREN TORRESSigonella Swordfish
Sexual Assault Prevention HotlinesDoD SAFE Helpline: 001-877-995-5247
(From cell phones and off-base telephones)Sigonella SAPR VA Hotline:335-642-8312
Or:19020 (toll-free access code)877-995-5247 (From DSN lines)
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FFSC: x4291American Red Cross: x4900
Does your command or organization have an event you’d like to see on the Community Calendar? Email us at [email protected] and let us know!
C O M M U N I T Y C A L E N D A RFRIDAY
7Remembrance Run 5K
NAS II 7 a.m.
ConnectionsLadies Night at
Magic Mike
CPR/AED/First AidClass
9 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Milo Wine Festival
Outdoor RecMarzamemi Boat Tour
by Night
Cosmic Bowling
ITTAgrigento:
Valley of theTemples and
Bagliesi Winery
8 9
SATURDAY SUNDAY
14
LibertyDinner at Oxidiana
Healthy Pregnancy Healthy Baby Class9 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Outdoor RecHike Lamponi’s Cave &
BBQ
Mountain Bike to EtnaPark & BBQ
ITTSiracusa
15 16
21
NO SCHOOL
20
Bowling2 for 1
KaraokeJox Pub
19
Tobacco Cessation ClassNAS I
Midtown Classroom2 - 3 p.m.
Jox PubTexas Hold’em
1817
Bowling$1 Day
ITTCircumetnea Antique
Train Adventure
Taormina & Isola Bella
ITTLipari Express
Outdoor RecMarzamemi Boat Tour
by Night
22 23
MONDAY
10PTO Meeting
Writer’s on Deck Tour:Andy Jampoler
Bowling$1 Day
9/11 Memorial Service2:30 p.m. Midtown
Patriot Day ConcertNAS I Chapel
5:30 p.m.
Patriot Day BBQ& Outdoor Movie
Connections
CPR/AED/First AidClass
9 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Tobacco Cessation ClassNAS I Midtown
2 - 3 p.m.
Rocsi Diaz Meet & GreetMidtown5:30 p.m.
11 12
TUESDAY WEDNESDAY
First day of Sure Start
Early release: 12:15 p.m.
Bowling2 for 1
KaraokeJox Pub
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THURSDAY
September
2012
Liberty/Connections/Take 5: x4246, x5602Outdoor Rec: x4777, x4396
Fitness: x4483, x5243Midtown 2 Theaters: x4248
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Problems with mold? Just what is mold and how can itaffect you? Mildew and molds are fungi - simple microscopicorganisms that thrive anywhere there is a moist environment.Molds are a necessary part of the environment. Withoutthem, leaves would not decay and aspects of soil enrichmentcould not take place. It is their ability to destroy organic ma-terials, however, that makes mold a problem for people - inour homes and in our bodies. When exposure is great, someindividuals, particularly those with allergies and asthma, canexperience illness that could be mild to serious or anywherein between. It can also cause flu-like symptoms, fever, fatigue,respiratory dysfunction, frequent and excessive nose bleeds,dizziness, headaches, diarrhea, vomiting, and liver damage.
How can you identify mold? Mold may look cottony,velvety, rough or leathery and have different colors likewhite, gray, brown, black, yellow or green and may developwithin 24-48 hours of water exposure. Even worse, it willcontinue to grow until steps are taken to eliminate thesource of moisture, and effectively deal with the mold pro-blem. Mildew (mold in early stage) and molds grow onwood products, ceiling tiles, cardboard, wallpaper, carpets,drywall, fabric, plants, foods, insulation, decaying leaves andother organic materials.
How can you prevent mold? Controlling moisture is thekey to stopping indoor mold growth and subsequent da-mage to property. Use of air conditioning and a dehumidi-fier during warm, humid weather while keeping thewindows closed can also help. Just make sure that it has ahose in order for the water to drain away continuously. Alsowipe down shower walls after bathing or use shower clea-ning products to help prevent molds in showers and tubs.
How do you know if mold is active or dormant? If youbrush a mold spore and it smears, it is active. If it is powderyand dry, it is inactive. Freezing, air drying and exposure toUV light are all methods that will inactivate mold. Once itis inactive, you need to either vacuum it up or wipe it off.Do not vacuum indoors unless you have a HEPA filter(HEPA is a type of filter that can trap a large amount of verysmall particles that other vacuum cleaners would simply re-circulate back into the air of your home thereby spreadingthe spores). You can also use chemicals to kill mold sporessuch as a solution of bleach or mold/mildew cleaning solu-tion on all surfaces that have come into contact with it. Inac-tive mold spores can spread to any item by direct contactand re-infect under the right conditions.
As a resident, it is your responsibility to clean up moi-sture and spills to prevent mold or report them as soon asyou become aware of them. Here are some of the warningsigns to help you identify mold:
■ Recent flooding from inside (plumbing problemssuch as sink, tubs and toilets) or outside (storm water etc.)
■ Water leaks in floors, walls or ceilings■ Broken water pipes■ Wet or damp carpets■ Poor ventilation in kitchens and bathroomsContact your UH Building Manager or Marinai Inspec-
tor if the contaminated area is over 3’ x 3’ square and youcannot handle the job yourself or if you have any questionson how to eliminate it. They will be more than willing to as-sist you.
Remember, stop mold before it starts by cleaning upwater spills and leaks immediately!
BY MARY JANE RUSSOHousing Department, Sigonella
Mold and mildewWhat you should know
Family & Community HousingHousing Service CenterBldg 319 NAS 1Hours: Mon-Fri 7:30 a.m. - 4 p.m.DSN: 624-4311 ext.105, Fax: 624-3886Commercial: 011-39-095-56-4311 Fax: 011-39-095-56-3886Email: [email protected]
Unaccompanied Personnel Housing (UPH)U.S. Naval Air Station - SigonellaAttn: Housing DepartmentHours: Mon-Fri 7:30 a.m. - 4 p.m.DSN: (314) 624-4311 ext 143 / 144Commercial: 011-39-095-56-4311 ext 143 / 144
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JUST SAY IT!
Practice your Italian
English: basilItalian: basìlico
English: parsleyItalian: prezzèmolo
English: pepperItalian: pèpe
English: saltItalian: sàle
English: oreganoItalian: orìgano
English: sageItalian: sàlvia
Feast of Madonna di Ognina in Catania, September 7-9
The maritime procession of the statue of the Virgin Mary of Ognina is one of the most touching moments of the festival,which is hosted annually by the Ognina fishermen’s neighborhood in Catania on September 8. (Photo by www.criluge.it)
Each year, the fishermen ofOgnina demonstrate their devotionto the Virgin Mary with the Feast ofMadonna di Ognina. This year, festi-vities begin on Friday, September 7with a fried fish feast and concludeson Sunday, September 9.
History of the Feast of Ma-donna di Ognina
The origin of the festival datesback to the 19th century. A statuedepicting the Virgin Mary was pla-ced on a wooden carriage and para-ded through the few streets of theOgnina district.
On September 12, 1889, a fireoccurred after the festival. The devo-tees left the candles lit on the woo-den carriage setting both thecarriage and the statue on fire. A newstatue was needed to replace the da-maged one. While this new statuewas being carved in Paris, a wax scul-pture depicting the child VirginMary, named “bammina” (femalechild) was temporary displayed inthe sanctuary. The new statue, car-ved by a French monk, replaced theoriginal in 1889.
Originally, the financial supportto organize the festival was providedby the residents of the area. Moneywas collected and put into a money-box named “Caruseddi.” Those mo-neyboxes werebroken during a shortceremony held on the Friday prece-ding the main festival. Today, in leuiof collected donations, each fisher-man allocates half of his weekly in-come, called “menza parti” tosupport the organization of the festi-val.
History of the Ognina San-ctuary
The sanctuary that hosts the pre-cious statue was built in 1392, al-though historic chronicles state thatthe named “Santa Maria di Lognina”was already paying tributes to theVatican in 1308. In 1676, historianGiovanni Andrea Massa wrote thatpilgrims from all over the worldcame to the Ognina Sanctuary tothank the Virgin Mary for the graces(healing or other miracles) she hadgranted them. After a terrible ear-thquake in 1693, the church was re-built in a new location facing north.
The church consists of three naves.In the 17th century, Giacomo Vi-gnerio, a Raphael student, paintedits interior.
Devotion to the Virgin MaryOne of the famous stories pas-
sed down through generations tellsof a miracle that saved the gulf ofOgnina. According to legend, onMarch 26, 1933, a violent sea stormthreatened the gulf, destroying partsof the pier and damaging boats. Itbrought waves more than 40 feettall. Gripped by panic, local fisher-men turned to the Virgin Mary forhelp. They moved the statue of theMadonna from the alter of theOgnina Sanctuary and placed it onthe church’s square. Miraculously,the sea calmed down just hours later.
Today, as in decades past, fisher-men trade a special greeting amongeach other as a tribute to both Jesusand the Virgin Mary. When twoboats cross paths during night fi-shing, a crew leader says “VirginMary!” and the other replies “Jesus.”Then, they exchange information onthe outcome of the fishing.
Friday, September 7■ 7 p.m.: Fried fish festival. Enjoy fresh sardines, anchovies,squids, spoonbills and shrimploured and fried in olive oil bythe Ognina fishermen.■ 9 p.m.: Music show
Saturday, September 8■ 8 a.m.: “Svelata” (unveilingof the statue depicting the Vir-gin Mary). The statue will be litand placed next to the taberna-cles to symbolize the unionbetween the Virgin Mary andher son Jesus.■ 10 a.m. and midday: Holymass in the Ognina Sanctuary. ■ 4 p.m.: Mass before the
church’s portico, led by Monsi-gnor Fallico. ■ 5:30 p.m.: “Processionedella Madonna a mare” (theprocession of the Virgin Maryat sea) ■ 9:30 p.m.: Music show
Sunday, September 9■ 8:30 a.m. and midday: Holymass in the Ognina Sanctuary.■ 11 a.m.: Local children bles-sed during the “Family Conse-cration Ceremony.”■ 5 p.m.: Statue depicting theVirgin Mary brought in proces-sion through the streets of theOgnina district. ■ 11:30 p.m.: Firework show
Feast ofMadonna di Ognina
Schedule
Directions:The port of Ognina is located in Catania and it easy to reach.From the Catania Train Station take Viale Africa. Turn rightat Piazza Europa and drive for about a mile along the Riviera.There is a little port right before the overpass that leads towardAcicastello. The Ognina Sanctuary is located under the road.
For more information and to confirm dates/times of thefestival visit http://www.santamariadiognina.it/home
■ Madonna della Luce in Mistretta■ Sherbet Festival in Cefalù■ Milo and Sant'Alfio:
Wine Festivals in Santa Venerina
■ Sagra della Salsiccia(Sausage Festival) in Aragona
■ Couscous Festivalin San Vito Lo Capo
Festivals in September around Sicily
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(ANSA) - Rome - Italy's Ministry of Agriculture isasking the European Commission in Brussels to betterregulate source information on the labels of bottles ofolive oil. Italy wants to be sure that operators are com-plying with EU labeling rules that require informationregarding the origin of the oil be clearly stated and easyto understand. "Olive oil is a symbol of the Italian agro-products... (and) Italian growers understandably re-quire recognition for the quality of their product,which is not always renumerated by the market," saidItalian Agriculture Minister Mario Catania. Italian pro-ducers struggle to be properly paid for the quality pro-ducts, and therefore labeling that clearly distinguishesgreat oil from poor imposters is very important, saidthe minister. The European Commission has been de-liberating the issue of labeling.
(Inhabitat.com) Modena - Ferrari, the sports carlegend, has recently opened up a new Museum in Mo-dena, Italy. Working together with Future Systems andShiro Studio, Ferrari designed a museum dedicated tothe man, Enzo Ferrari. The building stands on a sustai-nable partial bermed construction and is powered bygeothermal energy. (Over 50% of the main exhibitionbuilding is set below ground level) It maintains tem-perature whether it’s cool or warm outside. The win-dows have thermo sensors, which get activated duringsummer to allow for cool air to circulate, increase
energy efficiency and decrease energy use. The mu-seum building also sports photovoltaic technology andwater recycling systems. The bright yellow exteriors arecoupled with modern white interiors, giving it a plushfuturistic look. The building’s ceiling is made up oftranslucent materials, thereby letting the natural lightinside. The curves of the building represent those ofthe stylish curves of Ferrari cars.
(Italy Magazine) Naples -After closing in the nine-ties for renovations, Naples' Filangieri Museum, foun-ded in 1888 to hold the personal collection of GaetanoFilangieri, has finally reopened to visitors. The mu-seum is best known for its setting: the 15th-centuryPalazzo Como, inspired by the Florentine Renaissancearchitectural style. Inside, like the insignia on a modernbaseball cap or Fendi wallet, the symbol, a nested 'G'and 'F' (Gaetano Filangieri's initials), is stenciled at re-gular intervals along the walls in contrasting red andblue, evidence of the extensive work done on the buil-ding to honor Gaetano's memory and collection.Prince Filangieri of Arianiello was a lawyer, scholar andphilosopher with a great interest in ancient antiquities.His personal art collection includes not only fine art,but a vast array of weapons, china, miniatures and pre-cious materials such as ivory, ancient glass, and coral.Though the collection was damaged and looted duringWorld War II, other private collectors donated theirpieces to round out the remaining collection, includingDomenico de Luca Montalto's Villa Livia liberty-stylecomplex, complete with all period furnishings and artintact, which is also part of the museum. For more in-formation visit http://filangieri.napolibeniculturali.it
Opera music at TaorminaGreek Theater
The enchanting Teatro Greco (Greek theater) of Taormina will host two not-to-be-missed opera performances featuring Salzburger Solisten (Sep. 18, 9 p.m.;soprano Karin Wolfbauer) and Maratona Belliniana, a selection of arias,overtures and symphonies by Vincenzo Bellini, the legendary Sicilian 19th cen-tury opera composer (Sep 23, 9 p.m.) . Those concerts will close the 2012Bellini Festival. For more information visit www.bellinifestival.org. (Photo bywww.dietrolequinteonline.it)
Olive oil labels must be better regulatedby EC, says Italy; Quality is cornerstonefor country's agro-product image
The Museo Filangieri Reopens in NapoliAfter Decades of Renovations
Ferrari Goes Green With a Geothermal-Powered Museum in Modena
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BY JACKIE TREMBATHNAS Sigonella Public Affairs
Naval Air Station Sigonella chief petty officers and FY13 chief (selects) serve those in need
MAC (sel) Glenn Wade (left) and Senior Chief Adolfo Ancho work together to cut and juice fresh lemons.(U.S. Navy photo by Jackie Trembath/Released)
Senior Chief Willie Ruffy slices garlic bread. (U.S. Navy photoby MC2 Matthew Haws/Released)
ASC (sel) George Asanas prepares chicken. (U.S. Navy photoby MC2 Matthew Haws/Released)
Chief petty officer selects, ITC (sel) Antoine Flanagan (left), LSC (sel) John Trumata (center) and AWOC (sel) Samuel Duca (right) helpclean the church. (U.S. Navy photos by Jackie Trembath/Released)
Pictured above with the staff at Chiesa di San Ca-millo, Mensa del Poveri in Acireale: (in no particu-lar order) ABHC (sel) Brad Grayson, ADC(sel)Christopher Baye, ADC (sel) Charles Damian, ASC(sel) George Asanas, ATC (sel) Herbert Lindquist,AWFC (sel) Christopher Fowler, AWOC (sel) Sa-muel Duca, BUC (sel) Danny Redman, HMC (sel)Miguel Acevedo, ITC (sel) Antoine Flanagan,LNC(sel) Crystal Price, LSC (sel) Josh “Chance”Brex, LSC (sel) John Trumata, LSC (sel) IngryLopez, MAC (sel) Jason Morris, MAC (sel) GlennWade, MAC (sel) Rowland Wittington and YNC(sel) Larry Judge II joined Cheif Petty Officers Se-nior Chief Willie Ruffy, Senior Chief Adolfo Ancho,Senior Chief Filomeno Frianeza, Senior ChiefShanty Casimiro and Chief Vincent Moultrie. (U.S.Navy photo by MC2 Matthew Haws/Released)
ACIREALE, Sicily - More than 25 chief petty officers (CPO) andFY13 CPO (selects) from Naval Air Station (NAS) Sigonella gatheredat Chiesa di San Camillo, Mensa del Poveri in Acireale, to help thoseless fortunate, August 29.
The community relations project (COMREL) served as a trainingtool for the CPO (selects).
"One must learn how to serve in order to lead and that is no excep-tion to future chiefs of Sigonella," said Senior Chief Aviation ElectronicsTechnician Adolfo Ancho. “Part of being a chief is taking care of yourSailors and taking care [of] the people that work for you.”
The CPO and CPO (selects) cleaned the grounds of the Chiesa, sor-ted donated clothing, and prepared lunch for those without means.
Showing devotion to duty by serving the underserved created aneven stronger sense of teamwork amongst the CPO (selects).
“Working to help those in need and take an active interest in thewell-being of our local community helps build long tern success," saidChief (select) Master-at-Arms Glenn Wade. "Helping others and wor-king as a team also builds character. A strong character is a fundamentalattribute that makes way for our ability to lead. Once we put those an-chors on, it doesn't stop there. We are all neighbors and a part of thiscommunity. We want to give back and show our host nation that we area part of the community."
The CPO (selects) will put on their anchors Friday, September 14during the traditional Chief Pinning Ceremony.
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Naval Air Station Sigonella chief petty officers and FY13 chief (selects) serve those in need
ASC (sel) George Asanas prepares chicken. (U.S. Navy photoby MC2 Matthew Haws/Released)
Chief petty officers and chief petty officer (selects) plate the first course to serve to those in need.(U.S. Navy photo by Jackie Trembath/Released)
MAC (sel) Rowland Wittington (front left), MAC (sel) Glenn Wade (left), MAC (sel) Jason Morris (centerback), AWOC (sel) Samuel Duca (front center) and ITC (sel) Antoine Flanagan serve lunch. (U.S. Navyphoto by Jackie Trembath/Released)
ATC (sel) Herbert Lindquist (left) and YNC (sel) Larry Judge II sweep the out-door patio. (U.S. Navy photos by Jackie Trembath/Released)
LNC(sel) Crystal Price (left) and ABHC (sel) Brad Grayson (right) assist with folding and sorting donated clothing. (U.S. Navy photosby Jackie Trembath/Released)
Friday, 07 SEP 12
*Breakfast: Rolled Oats, Sausage Patties, Oven Fried Bacon, Asstd Omelets, Eggs to Order, Roasted
Potatoes, Waffles, Asstd Doughnuts, Apple Fritters.
*Lunch: New England Clam Chowder, Lemon Baked Fish, Steamed Rice, Asparagus, Creole Green
Beans, Sugar Cookies, Cheese Cake, Vanilla Cream Pudding.
Speed line: Grilled Hamburger/Cheeseburger, French Fries, Baked Beans.
*Dinner: Vegetable Supreme Soup, Italian Sausage, spaghetti w/ Tuna Fish, Oven Browned
Potatoes, Spinach, Oriental Stir Fry, Sugar Cookies, Cheesecake, Vanilla Cream Pudding.
Saturday, 08 SEP 12
*Breakfast: Farina, Grilled Ham Slices, Oven Fried Bacon, Asstd Omelets, Eggs to Order, Roasted
Potatoes, Buttermilk Pancakes, Asstd Doughnuts, Butterhorns.
*Brunch: Breakfast Items, Cream of Mushroom Soup, Roast Turkey, Pork Fried Rice, Cajun Oven
Fries, Steamed Broccoli, Glazed Carrots, Almond Cookies, Blueberry Pie.
*Dinner: Logging Soup, Beef Stir Fry, Spaghetti Garlic & Oil, Steamed Rice, Peas, Corn Whole
Kernel, Almond Cookies, Blueberry Pie.
Sunday, 09 SEP 12
*Breakfast: Rolled Oats, Grilled Minute Steak, Oven Fried Bacon, Asstd Omelets, Eggs to Order,
Roasted Potatoes, French Toast, Asstd Doughnuts, Kolaches.
*Brunch: Breakfast Items, Bean & Bacon Soup, Oven Fried Chicken Fillet, Rosemary Potato
Wedges, Steamed Brussels Sprouts, Glazed Carrots, Hermits, Velvet Pound Cake.
*Dinner: Pepper Pot Soup, Veal Parmesan, Rice Pilaf, Cauliflower Polonaise, Spaghetti Garlic &
Oil, Seasoned Succotash, Garlic Bread, Hermits, Velvet Pound Cake.
Monday, 10 SEP 12
*Breakfast: Hominy Grits, Minced Beef w/ Toast, Oven Fried Bacon, Asstd Omelets, Eggs to Order,
Roasted Potatoes, French Toast, Asstd Doughnuts, Butterfly Rolls.
*Lunch: Cream of potato Soup, Pasta Carbonara, Yankee Pot Roast, Southwestern Rice, Parsley Butte-
red Potatoes, Calico Cabbage, Sprouts Superba, Almond Cake, Peach Crunch, Butterscotch Pudding.
*Speed line: Assorted Pizza.
*Dinner: Beef Noodle Soup, Spaghetti Meat Sauce, Brown Rice w/ Tomatoes, French Fried Fish Por-
tion, Collard Greens, Lyonnaise Wax Beans, Almond Cake, Peach Crunch, Butterscotch Pudding.
Tuesday, 11 SEP 12
*Breakfast: Farina, Oven Fried Bacon, Baked Sausage Patties, Biscuits and Gravy, Asstd Omelets,
Eggs to Order, Roasted Potatoes, Waffles, Asstd Doughnuts, Butterfly Rolls.
*Lunch: Arroz Caldo Soup, Chicken Adobo, Sweet & Sour Pork Diced, Steamed Rice, Cut Green
Beans, Steamed Carrots, Fruit Cocktail Upside Down Cake, Chocolate Chip Cookies.
Speed line: Italian Sausage W/ Pepper & Onion.
*Dinner: Manhattan Clam Chowder, Lasagna, Ribeye Roll, Cream Style Corn, Baked Hubbard
Squash, Fruit Cocktail Upside Down Cake, Chocolate Chip Cookies.
Wednesday, 12 SEP 12
*Breakfast: Rolled Oats, Creamed Ground Beef, Oven Fried Bacon, Asstd Omelets, Eggs to Order,
Roasted Potatoes, Blueberry Pancakes, Asstd Doughnuts, Danish Diamonds.
*Lunch: Mulligatawny Soup, Roast Turkey, Meat Loaf, Steamed Rice, Mashed Potatoes, Chicken
Gravy, Peas & Carrots, Steamed Cauliflower, Sweet Potato Pie, Shortbread Cookies, Peach Gelatin.
*Speed line: Grilled Cheese/Hamburger, Baked Beans, French Fried Potatoes.
*Dinner: Chicken noodles soup, Fish Breaded, Steamed Rice, Pasta Siciliana, Lima Beans, Vegeta-
ble Stir Fry, Sweet Potato Pie, Shortbread Cookies.
Thursday, 13 SEP 12
*Breakfast: Hominy Grits, Ham Sliced, Oven Fried Bacon, Asstd Omelets, Eggs to Order, Roasted
Potatoes, French Toast, Asstd Doughnuts, Pineapple Carrot Muffin.
*Lunch: Corn Chowder Soup, Pineapple Chicken, Linguine w/Lobster, Orange Rice, Mashed Pota-
toes, Steamed Asparagus, Summer Squash, Devils Food Cake, Fruit Nut Bar.
*Speed line: Assorted Pizza.
*Dinner: Beef Noodle Soup, Veal Parmesan, Steamed Rice, Steamed Broccoli, Spaghetti Garlic &
Oil, Seasoned Carrots, Devils Food Cake, Fruit Nut Bar.
Friday, 14 SEP 12
*Breakfast: Rolled Oats, Grilled Sausage Links, Oven Fried Bacon, Asstd Omelets, Eggs to Order,
Roasted Potatoes, Waffles, Asstd Doughnuts, Apple Fritters.
*Lunch: New England Clam Chowder, Fried/Baked Pollok Fish, Pasta al Forno , Mushroom Gravy,
Steamed Rice, Roasted Garlic Potatoes, Steamed Asparagus, Fried Cauliflower, Lemon Cookies,
Cheese Cake, Chocolate Cream Pudding.
Speed line: Grilled Cheese/Hamburger, Baked Beans, French Fried Potatoes.
*Dinner: Cream Of Mushroom Soup, Cantonese Spareribs, Sandwich, Pork Fried Rice, Steamed
Whole Corn, Seasoned Spinach, Lemon Cookies, Cheese Cake, Chocolate Cream Pudding.
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“To be the one with the answers and know how to get anyjob done.” - Chief (select) Aviation Boatswain’sMate Brad Grayson
“To lead and guide your Sailors to meet and exceed theirgoals and the commands goals so one day they will be-come the chief.” - Chief (select) Aviation Machinist’sMate Christopher Baye
“It means that my mentors have set me up for success.”- Chief (select) Aviation Machinist’s Mate CharlesDamian
“To represent the Sailors.”- Chief (select) Aviation Support Equipment Te-chnician George Asanas
“It means to be more prepared and more able to take careof Sailors by having greater resources and more knowledgethrough the strength of the Chief’s Mess.” - Chief (select) Aviation Electronics TechnicianHerbert Lindquist
“A dynamic and ever changing force that is united onevery front, serving only one purpose: others. With a sternvoice and an ever lending ear, it upholds its duty and lendsitself to the greater good. There is nothing else like it.” -Chief (select) Naval Aircrewman MechanicalChristopher Fowler
“We want to be the chief to simply do the same for youngmen and women that was done for us.” - Chief (select)Naval Aircrewman Operator Samuel Duca
“Being "the chief " is a great honor, equal to that of beinga great husband or a parent. It comes with great respon-sibility, [knowing] your actions and the decisions youmake affect others that you care about.” - Chief (select)Builder Danny Redman
" I want to be able to work within the Chief 's Mess to beable to address any issues that concern our Sailors, re-membering to always take care of them since they are thefuture of our Navy." - Chief (select) Hospital Cor-psman Miguel Acevedo
“Becoming a chief is the epic point of success for my ca-reer.” - Chief (select) Information Systems Techni-cian Antoine Flanagan
“Being a chief petty officer means we are the subject matterexperts but we will still have to lead and groom our Sai-lors to become great leaders as well as to prepare them tobecome future chief petty officers.”- Chief (select) Le-galman Crystal Price
“Being a chief means I will have the best tool set to guidemy Sailors and to make positive changes in their lives.” -Chief (select) Logistics Specialist Josh Brex
“To train our Sailors to be the best in carrying out the mis-sion.” - Chief (select) Logistics Specialist IngryLopez
“To be in the company or “mess” of such elite senior enli-sted, one must be proven and exemplify excellence in allendeavors.” - Chief (select) Logistics Specialist JohnTrumata
“The chief can admit fault to his mess and not be tooproud to ask for help.”- Chief (select) Master-at-ArmsJason Morris
“It is a humbling feeling to be amongst those selected,when there are many that weren't who deserve alike.Being a chief means that I can stop worrying about my-self, and rather focus completely on those who have wor-ried about me, developing and supporting those who putme here.” - Chief (select) Master-at-Arms GlennWade
“Leadership and leading from the front set the standardas a chief.”- Chief (select) Master-at-Arms RowlandWittington
“I am honored to have outstanding leaders in my careerwho mentored and provided guidance to me and that it ismy turn to carry on this tradition for our present and fu-ture Sailors.” - Chief (select) Yeoman Larry Judge II
What it means to be the chiefThe FY-13 chief petty officer (selects) of Naval Air Station (NAS) Sigonellawere asked what being a chief means to them. Here is what each had to say:
The CPO Pinning ceremony is September 14 at 11 a.m. at the NAS 1 Gym.
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Friday, September 75:00 PM Witness Protection PG-13 5:30 PM Ted R7:30 PM Seeking A Friend R 8:00 PM Abe: Vampire Hunter R 10:00 PM Magic MikeR
Saturday, September 82:00 PM Brave PG 2:30 PM People Like Us PG-13 4:30 PM Witness Protection PG-13 5:00 PM Seeking A Friend R7:30 PM Magic Mike R Sunday, September 92:00 PM Witness Protection PG-132:30 PM The Bourne Legacy PG-134:30 PM Amazing Spider-Man PG-135:30 PM Expendables 2 R7:30 PM Seeking A Friend R
Tuesday, September 115:00 PM Brave PG 7:30 PM United 93 R
Wednesday, September 125:00 PM Seeking A Friend R 8:00 PM Ted R
Thursday, September 13 5:00 PM Abe: Vampire Hunter R 7:30 PM Magic Mike R
Friday, September 14 5:00 PM Dark Knight Rises PG-13 5:30 PM Witness Protection PG-137:30 PM Seeking A Friend R 8:00 PM Magic Mike R
Saturday, September 15 2:00 PM Ice Age 4 PG 2:30 PM People Like Us PG-13 4:30 PM Witness Protection PG-13 5:00 PM Seeking A Friend R7:30 PM Magic Mike R Sunday, September 16 2:00 PM Amazing Spider-Man PG-132:30 PM Ice Age 4 PG4:30 PM Magic Mike R5:00 PM Expendables 2 R7:30 PM Dark Knight Rises PG-13
GREEN PREMIERRED LAST SHOWBLUE FREE MOVIE
Movie schedule is subject to change. Please call to confirm.
Movie Hotline: 624-4248
9/11 ... in remembrance
Join us on 9/11 in remembrance of the horrific day in whichso many Americans lost their lives with a FREE showing ofUnited 93 at 7:30 PM.
USO Entertainment presents Rocsi Diaz. OnSeptember 12, you have the chance to meet her.
Diaz, a New Orleans native, hosts the natio-nally syndicated radio show “Rocsi on the Radio.”She is also former host of Black EntertainmentTelevision's (BET) 106 & Park. Lately she’s beentrying her hand at acting.
She will talk to DoDDs students about edu-cation, anti-bullying and self-esteem, subjectsthat are most important to her.
“My passion lies in bettering and empoweringour youth," Diaz said. "Through my charity, TheRocStar Foundation, mentoring and speaking en-gagements and through how I live my everydaylife, I try to be a role model – not only for younggirls – but for the youth as a whole. I want themto know they can achieve anything they set forthin their mind. You always need that cheerleaderin your life.”
Rocsi who revealed that she battled anorexiaas a middle and high school student, wants to en-courage young people to become confident, fol-low their passions and, as she puts it, “becomethe best you.”
Mark your calendars! Wednesday, September12 at 5:30 p.m. in the Midtown Atrium is yourchance to meet and talk with Diaz. Call 624-0548for more information.
Meet Rocsi Diaz!BY JAMIE ANDREWSMorale, Welfare and Recreation, Sigonella
Midtown Movie theatersSCHEDULE & DESCRIPTIONS
PIRATES! BAND OF MISFITS……………….….…..PGSTARRING: Hugh Grant, Salma Hayek and Jeremy Piven
THE BOURNE LEGACY……………………...PG-13STARRING: Jeremy Renner, Rachel Weisz and Edward Norton
An expansion of Robert Ludlum's novels, centered on a new hero whosestakes have been triggered by the events of the previous three films. (135 m.)
SEEKING A FRIEND FOR THE END OF THE WORLD.........RSTARRING: Steve Carell, Keira Knightley and Melanie Lynskey
As an asteroid nears Earth, a man finds himself alone after his wife leavesin a panic. He decides to take a road trip to reunite with his high schoolsweetheart. Accompanying him is a neighbor who inadvertently puts awrench in his plan. (101 m.)
MAGIC MIKE………………….…RSTARRING:Channing Tatum, Alex Pettyfer and Olivia Munn
A male stripper teaches a younger performer how to party, pick up women,and make easy money. (110 m.)
THE EXPENDABLES 2……………RSTARRING:Sylvester Stallone, Liam Hemsworth and Randy Couture
Mr. Church reunites the Expendables for what should be an easy paycheck,but when one of their men is murdered on the job, their quest for revengeputs them deep in enemy territory and up against an unexpected threat. (102 m.)
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Sudoku!
Did you know?
The 57 on Heinz ketchup bottlesrepresents the number of varietiesof pickles the company once had.
Cats sleep 16 to 18 hours per day.
The king of hearts is the only kingwithout a moustache.
an opportunity to explore yourexperiences and attitudes con-cerning suicide. You will alsohave an opportunity to betterunderstand the needs of a per-son at risk of suicide and learnhow to use suicide first-aid tomeet those needs. If you are in-terested in attending or if youhave any questions, pleasecon-tact one of your trainers in theReligious Ministries Departmentat 624-3975.
Panda, 8 wk. old puppy, black
and white, female, very sweetand will get along with anyone,has a vet appt. planned in thenear future for shots and micro-chip, has several other siblingsalso up for adoption.
Jenna, 3 yr. old, female, dog, Ger-man Shepherd mix, medium-sized dog, very sweet andcomfortable with people, chil-dren, and other animals, currenton shots, microchipped, and hasan appt. to be spayed.
Luna, 6 wk. old kitten, female,gray and white like the moon,
very sweet and playful and is ina home with other pets currentlyand very patient with children,she will be old enough for hershots in 2 more weeks.
Jax, 10 month old, female, blackand orange, cat, very shy at firstbut warms up quickly, verysweet and loves to be petted,current on shots,microchipped,and spayed.
To volunteer, adopt or foster, visitfacebook.com/Sigonella.Animalsor http://sigonellaanimalwelfare-society.webs.com/
1993 Mercedes E320 6 cyl. Excel-lent Condition, 18-20 mpg in city,22-24 mpg on highway. Leatherinterior, A/C, stereo with iPod ac-cess, power amp, tires 1-yr-old.Serviced Aug. 12, 2012. Asking$3,500 but negotiable.Good discount if can drive untilOct. 26, 2012. Contact FrankSmith, Cell: 329-921-5435, after5pm 0923-75-1034.
1999 BMW 318; 118 CV; 1800 ccengine; metallic grey; manualtransmission; all powered, ABS,airbags, A/C, immobilizer; verygood condition. 3000 euro. callDante at 624-5043
Do you like Facebook? Howabout photography? Are you awriter? The Sigonella Red Cross iscurrently looking for new mem-bers for their Publicity Team tohelp get the word out aboutwhat the Red Cross is doing. Helpwrite our newsletter, photo-
graph events, and update our fa-cebook page. If you are intere-sted in using your talents toserve the community, contactthe Red Cross at 624-4900 or [email protected].
Do you want to quit tobacco butdon't want to do it alone? JoinHealth Promotion's 4-week To-bacco Cessation Class and learnhow to kick the habit for good.Wednesday's, September 5 - 26from 2 - 3 p.m. at the NAS I Mid-town Classroom. To register orfor more information aboutone-on-one appointments call624-4710.
The Naval Air Station (NAS) Sigonella Religious MinistriesDepartment, in conjunctionwith Chaplains Religious Enri-chment Development Opera-tion (CREDO) Europe, will behosting an Applied Suicide In-tervention Skills Training (ASIST)workshop on September 18 and19 from 8 a.m. - 4 p.m at the NAS1 Chapel (Bldg 317) in classroom3. In this workshop you will have
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MILLINGTON, Tenn. (NNS)-- Navy Personnel Command is ac-cepting senior enlisted leadership'sapplications to serve on Fiscal Year2014 active-duty and Reserve E-9,E-8 and E-7 selection boards, offi-cials said Aug 31.
Master chiefs should not consi-der their career complete until theyhave participated as a member ofan enlisted selection board, accor-ding Navy Personnel Command(NPC) Force Master Chief(AW/SW/NAC) Jon Port. "Parti-cipation by senior leaders in selec-tion boards is paramount to theNavy's future. It is our responsibi-lity to sit a selection board tochoose those most qualified to re-lieve us."
According to the message, ac-tive and Reserve component ma-ster chiefs are encouraged to applyto serve on a board. Frocked ma-ster chiefs may also participate inthe selection board process. Thereare no restrictions on active-dutyserving on Reserve boards or Re-serve/full-time support serving onactive boards.
Senior chief petty officers mayalso serve on the active or Reserve
E-7 boards as either members orrecorders. They may only serve asrecorders on the E-9 or E-8 boards.Chief petty officers may serve as re-corders on E-9, E-8 and E-7 selec-tion boards. Applicants should notdiscuss their application with anymembers from their command,other than those required to reviewtheir application.
Board dates, application proce-dures and guidance are available inNAVADMIN 264/12. Applicationdeadlines vary based on the diffe-rent board convening dates, seemessage for further guidance.
Preserving the integrity of theselection board process before, du-ring and after a board is vital to thereliability of the board, accordingto Port. It is important that pro-spective candidates submit theirapplication on their own behalf.Forwarding via administrative per-sonnel will compromise boardmembership and could invalidatetheir application. Applicationsshould be submitted only by themember applying, their command,Fleet or Force master chief. Partici-pation on a future board shouldnot be discussed with fellow mem-
bers while serving on an earlierboard.
Potential board members arecharged with preserving board in-formation the moment they are of-ficially notified by NPC that theyhave been chosen to sit on a pro-motion selection board.
For rules of engagement, visitwww.npc.navy.mil/boards/selec-tionboardsupport.
Prior to submitting an applica-tion, applicants should review BU-PERSINST 1401.5A, thesupplemental guidance for U.S. Navyselection boards.
Complete application procedu-res, eligibility requirements andlinks to other resources can befound in NAVADMIN 264/12,available on the NPC website atwww.npc.navy.mil or contact theNPC customer service center [email protected] or 1-866-U-ASK-NPC.
Navy seeks members for FY14 MCPO,SCPO, CPO Selection BoardsFROM NAVY PERSONNEL COMMAND PUBLIC AFFAIRS