Serving the Nato, Naples and Gaeta military communities in italy57th year, No. 19 Friday, May 18, 2012

see SAFE SUMMER Page 5

The police and military per-sonnel who ran in

Sunday’s Park to Park racemight not all serve the samecountry, or even on the samecontinent. Still, they cametogether for a 10K race inNaples just the same.The Park to Park 10K event in

Naples May 13 brought togeth-er an international coalition ofpolice, civil servants and mili-tary service members to com-pete for the third annualItalian-American Inter forcesTrophy (Trofeo Interforze Italo-Americano). Members of theU.S. and NATO military com-munity in Naples took part, asdid members of the Italianarmed forces and a five-personcoalition from the New YorkPolice Department. More than1,000 athletes participated inall, with runners representingthe Italian Army, the Guardia diFinanza, the Carabinieri andcountless other agencies fromthroughout Campania. The race

began at on the Naples water-front road of Via Caracciolo andfinished at the Villa Comunale,the city’s waterfront park."We were just so honored to be

invited, we couldn’t resist theoffer,” said Deputy InspectorMichele Irizarry, a member ofthe New York Police Department(NYPD) running club.Ultimately, the Italian-

American Interforces Trophywent to a team from the PoliziaPenitenziaria, the agency ofItalian corrections officers. In the future, the NYPD group is

working to organize a similar run-ning event in New York City thatItalian police and service mem-bers will be invited to attend.“The partnership is a good

feeling,” said NYPD Capt.Michael Vanchieri. “We realizewe have a lot of common goals,one of them being running.”Consul General Donald Moore,

who heads the U.S. Consulate inNaples, also ran in the race,wearing a NYPD hat throughout.“This is another chance to

reinforce and solidify the rela-

tionship between America andItaly,” Moore said in Italian.“It’s a great exchange.”Additionally, more than 30 run-

ners affiliated with Allied Joint

Force Command Naples andNaval Support Activity Naplesran in the Park to Park 10K.

By Melissa Kabukuru, Panorama editor

Runners take off from the starting point of the Park to Park 10K Sunday, May 13. Members of Italian and american police and armed forces

came together for the event. (Photos by Melissa Kabukuru)

Preparing for asafe summerBy MC2 Jeff S. Troutman

Navy Public Affairs Support

Element-East Detachment Europe

As MemorialDay week-

end approaches,the Naval SupportActivity (NSA)Naples communi-ty is ringing in the summer sea-son by emphasizing the need tostay safe and educating personnelon dangers associated with themonths ahead.Part of the awareness campaign

will focus on a series of summersafety stand down meetings,which began May 16 and will con-clude May 24.“The recreational component –

outdoor activities – is where webegin to see injuries or hazardsassociated with the summermonths,” said Linda Christensen,NSA Naples safety manager. “It’simportant that we identify theseconcerns and evaluate thingsbrought to the attention of theSafety Office.”Some of the common injuries

Christensen said the communitysees during the warmer monthsare those relating to a person’sphysical limitations, which canprove disastrous if proper plan-ning and knowledge of one’s limi-tations are not exercised.“We as a community are privi-

leged to live in a country that isbeautiful and worth exploring,and knowing your physical limi-tations in the summer months isinherent to enjoying your time inItaly,” said Christensen. “Forinstance, if you’re going hiking orplaying tennis, know what yourphysical limitations are. If you’retaking a trip in your car after along week at work, make sureyou’re well rested for the driveahead. Just like you’d want yourvehicle to be well-maintained forthe drive, you need to make surethat you as a person are well-maintained for that drive.”Chief Air Traffic Controlman

(AW) Patrick Mick, the NSANaples drug and alcohol pro-grams advisor, advises that thewarm, beautiful summers Italyprovides are reason enough toparticipate in outdoor activitiesand partake in celebration.However, when alcohol factorsinto that celebration, a plan forresponsibility needs to be inplace, he advised.“The summer months tend to

see more involvement with alco-hol because the hours of daylightare longer, the weather is nicer,and people like to be outdoorsenjoying themselves,” said Mick.

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Musician 1st Class (SW) Thomas Horner (left) sings the Italian nation-al anthem before the start of the Park to Park 10K event in downtownNaples May 13.

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It was great to see many of you atthe town hall meeting Tuesday night.If you missed it, we’ll get a wrapupout to you in an upcoming Panorama.We’re planning to have a Parco Evatown hall at the playground on ParcoEva Monday, May 21 at 6:30 p.m.There are some important issues todiscuss about the future of ParcoEva, so please come out to that eventif you are a resident.Many of you have taken advantage

of the safety stand downs facilitated by the Naval Support Activity(NSA) Naples Safety Officer this week. Discussing summer safety isone of the most important things leaders can do to prevent many ofthe recurring accidents and injuries that occur during the “101 daysof summer.” Every summer we lose service members because peoplemake bad decisions. It’s important to take some time to remind every-one to consider the risks of summer activities and apply good commonsense and risk management principles. This week, I told my sailorsabout a time my 15-year-old nephew and I were on my garage roof inVirginia a few years ago, trying to saw off a tree branch. It seemedsimple and easy from the ground, but up there on the steep roof, hold-ing a saw high over my head, I heard my nephew say, “Should we real-ly be doing this?” I stopped. No, I realized, we should not. I had beenso focused on getting the task completed that I had ignored the risksinherent in what we were doing. It was not worth the risk of one of usfalling and breaking our necks when I could find a safer way of cut-ting down the branch. We climbed down and I called a professional todo the job safely. That day, it was my teenage nephew who was thevoice of reason in an unsafe situation. What is the point of this story?It doesn’t matter whether you are an E-1 or an O-10, a 60-year-old ora 16-year-old, a sailor or a civilian – anyone can be a voice of reason,and that person might just save a life this summer.Summer is also Permanent Change of Station season, known as the

time when we welcome a few thousand newcomers to Naples.Sponsors, remember to do right by your incoming personnel andarrange for their temporary lodging reservations (hint: call early).There are a lot of things to know about living here, which is why everytwo weeks we have Area Orientation. This is required, even forreservists. Please attend. We receive lots of positive feedback on theprogram and make an extra effort to walk everyone through the stepsof getting established in Naples. Additionally, the NSA Naplesombudsman has initiated monthly meetings of a group similar to aFamily Readiness Group. The meetings are called “Transitioning inNaples Training” and will take place on the first Thursday of everymonth beginning June 7. This is aimed specifically at spouses andwill be hosted by Heather Staib-Jerzy. I hope this meeting will fulfilla need. I’m always open to hearing other ideas on how to keep ourcommunity informed.Don’t miss the Navy Exchange and Morale, Welfare and Recreation

Customer Appreciation Weekend going on all day tomorrow andSunday. There are a lot of prizes and fun things planned, and I thinksome great deals at both the Navy Exchange and Commissary. Today a number of commands are battling it out at Carney Park

for the trophy in the Armed Forces Olympics. Next week we wel-come Suze Orman, and then it’s Memorial Day weekend. If youhaven’t gone up to Nettuno for the Memorial Day ceremony at thecemetery there, that is certainly a trip not to miss. Generally thereare a lot of things going on to keep you busy, so get outside, enjoy theweather, see some of Naples and the rest of Europe, and have a won-derful summer!

Captain’s Corner•• ••

By Capt. Scott Gray

NSA Commanding OfficerUSPS no longer ships lithium batteries(iPads, cameras, etc.)Due to international aviation regulations, the

U.S. Postal Service will no longer be able to mailpackages containing lithium batteries or electron-ic devices with lithium batteries to internationaldestinations. This includes mail to and from APO,FPO and DPO locations. Please remove lithiumbatteries from electronics or find alternate ship-ping methods. For more information, call 081-568-5370 or visit www.usps.gov.

Family Readiness Group (FRG) meetingJune 7A new FRG-like group will begin meeting the

first Thursday of the month starting June 7 at 5 p.m. at Fleet and Family Support Center. Thiswill be an open forum for spouses to ask questionsand learn about living in Naples. For more infor-mation, contact Heather Staib-Jerzy, the NavalSupport Activity Naples Ombudsman, at 335-760-1947 or at NSA_Naples_OMB@yahoo.com.

NOSC scholarship awardsNaples Overseas Spouses’ Club will award

$40,000 in scholarships this year to members ofthe U.S. military community, including active

duty service members, Department of Defensecivilians, spouses and dependents. Graduatinghigh school seniors will receive their awards dur-ing the Senior Awards ceremony at 8:30 a.m. June5 at Naples High School. All other scholarshipswill be awarded Monday, June 11 at 5 p.m. in aceremony at the Support Site Theater.

Memorial Day ceremony in Nettuno May 28The Sicily-Rome American Cemetery and

Memorial in Nettuno will hold a Memorial Dayceremony at 11 a.m. Monday, May 28. Adm.Clingan, commander of Allied Joint ForceCommand Naples, will speak at the event.Additionally, many Naples-area service membersand the Commander, U.S. Naval Forces EuropeBand will participate in this event. All are invitedto attend. For more information, visitwww.abmc.gov/cemeteries/cemeteries/sr.php.

Battle of Midway commemoration ceremony June 4Naval Support Activity Naples will hold a cere-

mony to commemorate the 70th anniversary ofthe Battle of Midway Monday, June 4. The cere-mony will take place in the Capodichino piazza at8:45 a.m. All are invited to attend.

‘80s Dance Party May 19It’s not to late to get footloose

and have some fun at the NOSCTotally ‘80s Dance Party thisSaturday, May 19, while sup-porting local charities and schol-arships. From 7 p.m. to mid-night, the Naples High SchoolCafeteria will be transformedinto the ‘80s dance party of yourmemories. There will be prizes,silent auction items, and thebest ‘80s dance music. Ticketsare available at the door for $30.Singles, couples, and girls-night-out groups are all wel-come to party like it’s 1989!

Base Notes•• ••

From Panorama staff reports

NSA Naples CO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .townhallnsanaples@eu.navy.milChild and Youth Programs Director christopher.kasparek@eu.navy.milDirector, FFSC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .FFSCNSANaples@eu.navy.mil CMVRO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .cmvro@eu.navy.mil Personal Property . . . . . . . . . . . . .ppso-naples@eu.navy.milPost Office . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .postoffice@eu.navy.mil Hospital Customer Service . . . . .nhnaples-pao@med.navy.mil Naples High . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .naplesHS.principal@eu.dodea.edu Naples Elementary . . . . . . . . . . . .naplesES.principal@eu.dodea.edu Housing Director . . . . . . . . . . . . . .nsanapleshousingdirector@eu.navy.mil Commissary Director . . . . . . . . . .Sharon.washington@deca.milNEX General Manager . . . . . . . . .nexnaples-gen1@nexweb.org MWR/ITT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .mwrmarketrequest@eu.navy.milAFN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .http://www.afneurope.net/naples NCTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .nctscustsvc@eu.navy.mil

ContaCt naples

CNE-CNA-C6F/CNREURAFSWA IG HOTLINEReport fraud, waste, abuse and mismanagement in Navy activities to:Office of the Inspector General, Naples, ItalyLeave a recorded message 24/7:...........................081-568-2983 Speak to the CNREURAFSWA Investigator: ......081-568-2600Speak to the CNE-CNA-C6F Investigator: .........081-568-2964E-mail: ighotline@eu.navy.milWebsite: www.cnic.navy.mil/europe/index.htm

In the event ofan emergency or to reporta crime, please call theEmergency Dispatch

Center at 081-568-4911

or 5911. (On-Base Dial 9-1-1)

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

MAY EVENTS18 SAT TEST The May 18 test is the last SAT test of the 2011-2012 Academic Year.

Register for the SAT test at the Navy College Office in the Admin II building atCapodichino, or contact 081-568-6678/6681/6683/6684 or nco.naples@eu.navy.mil.

18, 22, 25, 29, 31 CLEP TESTING Take a CLEP/DSST test in the automatedNational Test Center in the Admin II building at Capodichino. Make an appoint-ment in the UMUC Maryland office or call 081-568-6673/74/75 for an appoint-ment.

19 HARRY S. TRUMAN LODGE #649 CAR WASH Come get your car washedSaturday, May 19 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Support Site (near the Fire Stationand the NEX). All proceeds go to support local orphanages. Additionally, while youget your car washed you can purchase a hot dog, ribbon fries and a drink for $7(EURO 5) to support the Harry S. Truman Lodge #649.

19 TOTALLY ‘80s DANCE PARTY "LET'S GROOVE TONIGHT" Join the NaplesOverseas Spouses Club (NOSC) at this dance party Saturday, May 19 to raisemoney for scholarships and host-nation charitable organizations. Cocktails from 7-8 p.m., dancing from 8 p.m. to midnight. There will be prizes and silent auctionitems. Location: Naples High School cafeteria. Cost is $30 at the door. Admissionprice includes drinks. For more information e-mail nosc2ndvp@gmail.com or visitwww.noscitaly.com.

20 THE NAPLES NATO YACHT CLUB (NNYC)will open the sailing season atNisida on Sunday May 20 with an Open Day. The program will begin at 10 a.m.FMI, visit www.nnyc.it.

22, 29 DEFENSE LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY TESTING PROGRAM Takethe DLPT or the DLAB at the Navy College Office. Open to military membersand government employees who have a CAC card. Make an appointment at theNCO or contact 081-568-6684/6683/6678 or nco.naples@eu.navy.mil.

23 MOO-VIN’ ON UP Parents of children from preschool through 6th grade are invit-ed to attend this session regarding how to prepare students for next school year andprevent the “summer slide,” or loss of learning during the summer. At NaplesElementary School from 4 to 5 p.m. May 23. FMI, e-mail jennifer.sharp@eu.dodea.edu.

24, 31 WEB TUITION ASSISTANCE BRIEF The WEB TA brief is at 9 a.m. May31 and at 1 p.m. May 24 in the Admin II building at Capodichino. Visit the NavyCollege Office at Capodichino for more information or call 081-568-6683/6684/6678.

25 PRAXIS TEST Last day to register for the July 23 PRAXIS test. Call or visitthe Navy College Office for information. Do not register online if you are takingthe test at the Navy College Office. Make an appointment in person at the NCOor contact 081-568-6684/6683/6678 or nco.naples@eu.navy.mil.

30 ALLIED SPOUSES CLUB (ASC) GREEK LUNCHEON Join the ladies ofthe ASC for this Greek luncheon at 11 a.m. May 30. Cost is €20 for ASC mem-bers and €25 for guests. American attendees should RSVP to alliedspous-esus@gmail.com; for additional info, e-mail grcrep@naplesasc.net. Payment canbe dropped off in a sealed envelope labeled with name/country/event in the dropbox at the Support Site FFSC or at Tony's Hardware at JFC. RSVP deadline isTuesday, May 22.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDEDNAPLES HIGH SCHOOL MUSIC BOOSTERS seeks 2012-2013 board mem-

bers. For more information, e-mail matthew.ukleja@gmail.com.ALLIED SPOUSES CLUB is seeking strong candidates to fill the following lead-

ership positions: events coordinator, volunteer coordinator and bazaar chairman.Annual rotation of leadership also means we are electing new board positions:president, vice president and secretary. FMI, e-mail ascpresidentjfc@gmail.com.

LA MIMOSA THRIFT SHOP AT JFC is currently accepting volunteers to sort dona-tions and staff the store. Hours of operation are Monday, Tuesday, Thursday andFriday from 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.. La Mimosa is closed Wednesdays and weekends.FMI, e-mail ascpresidentjfc@gmail.com.

ATTENTION PHOTOGRAPHERS! Are you interested in taking photos of NaplesElementary School students during 2011-2012? Contact Dr. Johnson at 081-811-4159 or donita.Johnson@eu.dodea.edu.

ANIMALS WITHOUT LIMITS (AWL) is searching for volunteers who want to helpat our Animal Hospice in Lago Patria. We also need volunteers for different projectson the Support Site base. For more information please contact us at awlres-cueteam@gmail.com or director@animalswithoutlimits.com

NAPLES AMERICAN RED CROSS (ARC) NEEDS VOLUNTEER IN -STRUCTORS.ARC needs volunteer instructors for various courses. Those inter-ested in becoming instructors can contact the ARC office at 081-568-4788.

THE AMERICAN RED CROSS seeks a volunteer chair to help lead its YouthVolunteer and VolunTEEN programs. Those interested should call the AmericanRed Cross Naples Office at 081-568-4788.

THE AMERICAN SOCCER CLUB (ASC) OF NAPOLI is looking for qualifiedcoaches for the 2012 spring soccer season for the age groups of U-9, U-11, U-13, andU-15/17. For more information or to sign up, e-mail ASCNapoli@yahoo.com or checkthe group’s Facebook page, ASC-American Soccer Club of Napoli.

NAPLES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL PTA is searching for people who want to leadthe PTA during the 2012-2013 school year. PTA board members are elected everyyear and committee chairs are appointed every year. If you are interested in a boardor chair position, please email Angel Neese at itwife2000@yahoo.com with yourname, contact information, the position you would like to hold, and a little informa-tion about yourself. Open positions include President, VP of Programs, VP ofFundraising, treasurer, secretary, and volunteer coordinator.

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

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

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TTHEHE IINSIDENSIDE PPAGEAGE……

Residents of Lazio town have gene forlongevityCampodimele is a small town located in the

province of Latina in the Lazio region. Called “thevillage of longevity,” this village is unique for the longlife of its residents, who live in a peaceful countrysidebreathing clean, fresh air and drinking water fromthe local spring. Researchers worldwide have carriedout many studies to understand the reasons forCampodimele residents’ long life expectancy. Lastweek, researchers from Rome’s La SapienzaUniversity identified a gene that may hold the secret.The researchers conducted a clinical and geneticscreening on the inhabitants that showed low levelsof cholesterol as well as a mutation in the gene thatsynthesizes a protein called Angptl3. This gene helpsto eliminate fat in the blood, providing a sort of pro-tection from ischemic heart diseases related to ather-osclerosis and diabetes. Campodimele is less than two hours drive from

Naples. The old center of the town with its smallstreets is full of medieval history, as well as Arabinfluence due to the presence of the Saracens duringthe 9th and the 10th centuries.The landscape around the village consists of green

fields with olive trees and dense woods with mineralspring water. Visit the town and you can try the res-idents’ healthy diet of beans, pasta fresh vegetables,dried fruit and cheese. You just may learn the secretto a longer life — something well worth checking outon a weekend.

Maradona, Italian government continueto fight over taxesSoccer legend Diego Armando Maradona has had a

long dispute over alleged unpaid taxes with theAgenzia delle Entrate, the Italian internal revenueagency. According to the Agency, he owes about €40million in allegedly unpaid taxes from sponsorshipand merchandising deals he made when he playedfor Naples between 1984 and 1991. The Italian taxauthorities rejected an offer by Maradona to pay €3.5million to end the dispute. Afterward, his lawyer

announced that Maradona will sue the Italian statefor €50 million in damages. Maradona’s lawyer saidthe athlete has been “persecuted” for years by the taxagency office for no reason, and the dispute has takena toll on his image, his dignity, and his quality of life.In January 2010, Maradona’s diamond earring wassold for €25,000 at an auction, and the money went topaying part of his tax debt with the Italian taxagency. The earring was confiscated when Maradonavisited a northern Italy health spa.

Thieves steal €10 million in jewelsIn Milan, thieves robbed €10 million in jewels from

the car of the wife of the famous high-end jewelryfamily Buccellati. She was returning home from atrade when her car was rammed from behind. As shestopped a man opened the back door and grabbed thecase containing the jewellery while his accomplicedistracted the woman. Buccellati Jewelry Companywas founded in Milan in 1919.

13 Campania beaches win ‘Blue Flag’awardsThe annual list of seaside resorts and marinas that

were awarded with the Blue Flag 2012 was publishedthis week. The Blue Flag is a voluntary eco-labelawarded in 46 countries to recognize beaches andmarinas that are clean, safe and environmentally wellmanaged. A total of 246 beaches in Italy received theaward, comprising 10 percent of all beaches awardedon an international level. The Italian region of Liguriahad 18 award-winning beaches, the highest number ofany region in Italy, followed by Marche, Tuscany andAbruzzo. A total of 13 beaches in Campania receivedthe award. They were Massa Lubrense; Anacapri -Punta Faro/Gradola; Positano; Agropoli; Castellabate;Monte corice-Agnone/Capitello; Pollica-Acciaroli/Piop -pi; Casal Velino; Ascea; Pisciotta; Centola-Pali nuro;Vibonati; and Sapri.Beaches are awarded the Blue Flag based on com-

pliance with 32 criteria such as environmental edu-cation and information, water quality, environmentalmanagement, and safety and services.

Italian News Briefs•• ••

Compiled by Teresa Merola

Mother's Day may not be an offi-cial church or U.S. federal holiday,but you wouldn’t know it at AgapeFellowship Ministries in Gri -cignano, Italy. The church, whichis frequented by many members ofthe Naples military community,has a praise team that consists ofall ladies. This Sunday, thewomen were able to sit back andrelax as the church’s InternationalMen's Praise Team took the stageto perform a set of musical selec-tions. The praise team consists ofmen from various states in theUnited States as well as Ghanaand Nigeria. After Sunday's service, the men of

the church presented all of themothers with a red rose to symbol-ize the love and respect for all that

Naples communitymembers celebratemoms at local churchStory and photo by Kenneth Spencer

Members of the International Men’s Praise Team at agape FellowshipMinistries perform a concert in honor of Mother’s day May 13. Thechurch, located in Gricignano, Italy, is frequented by many membersof the U.S. and NaTO military community.

they do on a daily basis. Finally,the day ended with a dinner in thebackyard of the church. The men ofthe church prepared an interna-tional spread of meats, pastas, veg-

etables, drinks and desserts. Themen escorted the ladies throughthe line and prepared their plates.This year's event was coordinatedby Ken Moore.

They participated as membersof Le Piume Nere, a running andleisure group for members of theU.S. and NATO military commu-nity in Naples. Gianni Interbartolo, a NATO

civilian who founded Le PiumeNere, said events like Park toPark encourage people of differ-ent nationalities to interact andlearn more about one another,which is exactly what Le PiumeNere is about.“That is why I founded this

club, to have an exchange of cul-tures,” Interbartolo said.The intermingling of cultures

at Sunday’s event extendedbeyond runners to include musi-cians. Before the race, Musician1st Class (SW) Thomas Hornerjoined members of the ItalianCarabinieri band to perform theU.S. and Italian nationalanthems. Horner, a member of

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Runners from the New York Police department stand alongside members of Italian police agencies as they

wait for the Park to Park 10K to begin May 13.

the U.S. Naval Forces EuropeBand, sang “The Star SpangledBanner” and the Italian nationalanthem back-to-back, demon-strating his ability to perform intwo languages.

Horner said performances likethese are just a normal part ofbeing a Navy musician overseas.“It is very much a part of what

we do, supporting multinationalevents such as this,” Horner said.

Allied Joint Force Com -mand (JFC) Naples con-

tinued its outreach effort in thelocal community surroundingits new headquarters by visitingthe Don Salvatore Vitale Schoolin Lago Patria May 11.Dr. Diana Sodano, JFC Naples

Public Affairs community rela-tions officer, visited the schoolwith Lt. Col. Riccardo Rauti,Italian Army, and Capt. RobertLeese, U.S. Air Force. Theyspoke to principals, educatorsand students in hopes of increas-ing mutual understanding andto continue developing the rela-tionship between the NATOcommunity and the local Italiancommunity in Lago Patria.The NATO team visited the

school principal, Ms. EleonoraVastarella, who introduced theteam to teachers and students.The principal commented thatshe was very glad to meet rep-resentatives of the Allied community.“I have been waiting for long time for the opportu-

nity to meet with NATO representatives and I trustthat this move of NATO personnel to the new baselocated in Lago Patria will represent a greatimprovement for the whole area,” explainedVastarella. “I hope to increase the cultural exchangebetween my students and the children of the NATOcommunity.” The NATO team visited with Ms. Annamaria

Cappai’s seventh grade English class and gave thestudents an opportunity to practice their English byasking questions to the NATO members. “This visit has shown once again how important

the English language is as a communication tool,”

said Cappai. “I am also very glad to have this oppor-tunity to interact with our guests in English.”For many students, it was the first time that they

had the opportunity to meet with NATO militaryand civilian personnel. Students asked questionsabout why the NATO members joined the militaryand how they were enjoying their posting inNaples. One student asked if another visit could beset up to spend more time to get to know eachother better. One of the top priorities of the Allied headquarters

is to establish healthy and lasting ties with the localcivilian community. The outreach program will con-tinue over the next few months as the headquartersprepares for its relocation.

By JFC Naples Public Affairs Office

Capt. Robert Leese of the U.S. air Force talks with seventh grade stu-dents at the don Salvatore Vitale School in Lago Patria May 11. (Photo byLTC Riccardo Rauti, Italian Army)

Consul General donald Moore (front left), head of the U.S. Consulate inNaples, runs alongside Shannon Conrad (front right), a member of theU.S. diplomatic Security Service, during the Park to Park 10K May 13.

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

Monday, May 21 to Friday, May 25 – TRANSITION ASSISTANCEPROGRAM WORKSHOP: PRE-SEPARATION (8 a.m. - 4 p.m.) At theSupport Site Community Center.

Tuesday, May 22 – STRESS MANAGEMENT (8 - 10 a.m. at theSupport Site Fit Forum) Yoga/Pilates to follow.EASY ITALIAN (9 a.m. - noon; session 3 of 3) This is an introductionto basic Italian language and conversation.

Wednesday, May 23 – MERGELLINA & THE EGG CASTLE (8 a.m. -2:30 p.m.; Departs from JFC) Get familiar with the port of Mergellina,Virgil’s tomb and one of the best ice cream parlors in Naples. Alsoenjoy a walk on the waterfront by the Egg Castle. CONFLICT MANAGEMENT (11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.) Conflict isinevitable. Conflict management helps people manage conflict byexamining attitude and behavior when faced with conflicting situa-tions. In classroom G-41 in the Admin II building at Capodichino.

Thursday, May 24 – BECOMING A LOVE & LOGIC PARENT(6:15 - 8 p.m.; Session 4 of 7) Sessions take place at the CanadianMilitary Family Resource Center [CMFRC] in Lago Patria. To regis-ter, contact FFSC 081-811-6372 or CMFRC at 081-839-5921.

Friday, May 25 – THE FEDERAL EMPLOYMENT PROCESS (Noon - 3 p.m.) Want to land a federal job? This workshop focuses on the keysteps to gain federal employment. Topics covered vary from job searchingguides to interview tips. The third hour, hands-on-practice, is optional.

UPCOMING FFSC GAETA EVENTSCall 081-568-8354/7 for more information or to register

Tuesday, May 22 – ITALIAN LANGUAGE AND CULTURE CLASSES(10 - 11 a.m.) This class covers the Italian you need on daily basis. Beready to use your new language skills right away.HISTORY CLASS: THE ROMAN EMPEROR AUGUSTUS (11 a.m. -noon) The Age of Augustus was a 40-year-long age of peace and pros-perity that evolved out of civil war. The empire expanded and Romanculture flourished. It was the time when a capable leader carefully andcleverly molded the crumbled Republic of Rome into an Imperial formheaded by one man. This man is known as Augustus.

Friday, May 25 – ROME FIELD TRIP: BATHS OF CARACALLA ANDCIRCUS MAXIMUS (9:15 a.m. - 5 p.m.) A whole day to visit these twowonders of Roman civilization. Be ready to walk! Cost is €16.50 fortransportation and entry fees.

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.

“Nothing says you can’t drink while you’re enjoyingyourself; just be responsible and have a plan in place.Have somebody in the group who isn’t drinking, andmake sure all your bases are covered from a safetystandpoint. Take care of yourselves, and each other,so everyone can enjoy themselves during the summermonths.”The NSA Naples command recently went without

an alcohol-related incident for an impressive four-month period, something the community leadershiphopes will extend into the summer as outdoor activi-ties reach their peak.“Shipmates helping other shipmates can be unilat-

eral in helping each other so that not all of theresponsibility of safety-awareness falls on the chainof command,” said Christensen. “This communityhas a very good track record when it comes to look-ing out for one another, and if that trend continuesthroughout the summer season, the NSA Naplescommunity will continue to be a great place to live,work, and have fun.”For more information about summer safety in the

NSA Naples community, please visit http://www.cnic.navy.mil/Naples/OperationsAndManagement/Safety/index.htm.

SAFETY STAND DOWN SCHEDULEA series of summer safety stand downs began May

16 and will continue through May 24. Here’s a sched-ule of the remaining briefs:

Friday, May 18NATO/JFC: 9 to 10 a.m. at Allied Joint Force

Command Naples

Monday, May 21NAVFAC/Public Works/Fleet Logistics Command:

9 to 10 a.m. in the Capodichino theaterCommander Navy Region Europe, Africa, South west

Asia: 11 a.m. to noon in the Capodichino theater

Thursday, May 24Italian employees: 9 to 10 a.m. in the Support Site

theaterNavy/NSA Naples/Tenant commands: noon to

1 p.m. in the Support Site theaterNavy/NSA Naples/Tenant commands: 1 to 2 p.m. in

the Support Site theater

Continued from Page 1 SAFE SUMMER

Many Americans know about the importance ofsaving energy, and many know about the impor-tance of saving water, but few know the directconnection between saving both. We turn on thebathroom lights and the shower without realizinghow closely related water and electricity are toeach other. The truth is, vast amounts of energyare used to pump, treat, deliver and heat ournation’s water.Approximately 4 percent of the nation’s electric-

ity consumption is used moving or treating waterand wastewater. Considerable amounts of energyalso go to heat water for bathing, shaving, cook-ing, and cleaning our homes, dishes, and clothes.In homes with electric water heaters, one-quarterof the households’ electricity is used to heatwater. Given how closely related saving water is to sav-

ing energy, one of thebest ways to save energyacross the country and inour own homes is to usewater more efficiently.One of the simplest

ways to save both water and energy is to installwater-efficient plumbing fixtures. InstallingWaterSense labeled faucet aerators in your bath-rooms, for example, costs just a few dollars butcould save you enough electricity to dry your hairevery day for a year! You can be sure these prod-ucts will not only save resources, but they willperform to your expectations. WaterSense labeledproducts must achieve independent, third-partytesting and certification to prove they meet EPA’srigorous criteria for both efficiency and perform-ance before they can earn the label. For more information, visit http://www.epa.gov/

watersense/.

Make the drops to watts connection

Energy conservationFrom the Environmental Protection Agency

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Service members and theirfamilies stationed at Naval

Support Activity (NSA) Naplescan reduce the risk of travelingthroughout Europe this summerby visiting some online systemsand filling out important formsbefore leaving the country.There are several risk-reducing

systems that have been put inplace by the Department ofDefense (DoD) to keep sailorsand their families’ safe, includingthe Travel Risk Planning System(TRIPS) and the Navy FamilyAssessment and AccountabilitySystem (NFAAS).“One of the most important

travel tools available to familiesor single sailors is TRIPS,” saidLinda Christensen, the NSANaples safety manager. “It’salmost like using Google Maps,but it includes precautions tomake the journey safer.”Some things TRIPS will tell you

are whether you are leaving toolate at night, or whether the roadsyou plan on taking are currentlyunder construction. It also pro-vides the user with information ondangerous stretches of road thathave a high accident frequency.“To reduce the risk of an acci-

dent while you’re traveling, the system will give yousafer alternatives to different parts of your journey,”said Paolo d’Alterio, an NSA Naples safety specialist.“For example, if you are leaving after sundown, itwill suggest that you leave earlier. If there is a roadthat is under construction, it will tell you so you canplan an alternate route.”Sailors and their families should not solely rely on

TRIPS as their only source of accident prevention. Itis also good to talk with co-workers and friends togain information on your destination and the sur-rounding area.“If you’re going somewhere you’ve never been, like

Florence, talk with friends and find out informationlike what the best roads are to take, or if there aretwo or four lane highways,” said d’Alterio. “Also,what are some other things to watch out for aroundor inside the city?”Additionally, all sailors, dependents, and DoD

employees traveling outside of Italy to countriesother than the United States must fill out anIndividual Force Protection Plan (IFPP) and turn itin to the NSA Naples Antiterrorism/Force ProtectionOffice. It is required to fill out an IFPP at least 30days before you leave for your trip.IFPPs are plans that give travelers general infor-

mation about the country, such as who to contact incase of a medical emergency and area-specific infor-mation on typical crime in the country you are trav-eling to.“It gives your chain-of-command some awareness,”

said Master-At-Arms 2nd Class (EXW) MichaelBradley, an NSA Naples Anti-Terrorism ForceProtection specialist. “In the event of a terroristattack or even a natural disaster, personnel will

have important emergency contact information andcommands can quickly identify all personnel in thearea.”Depending on where you are traveling to, you may

also need to submit for approval in the Aircraft andPersonnel Automated Clearance System (APACS).The NSA Naples Antiterrorism/Force Protectionoffice will be able to identify if you need this clear-ance. You also can view the Foreign Clearance Guide(FCG) requirements for the country you are travel-ing to at https://www.fcg.pentagon.mil/. This site willtell you whether or not you need to submit to APACSfor approval. A link to APACS will be provided insidethe destination country’s FCG if approval isrequired. It is recommended to start the APACSprocess at least 30 days prior to travel, to ensure youmeet all force protection requirements needed totravel.“I would suggest everyone have an APACS

account,” said Bradley. “So when or if you do need tosubmit for clearance, that’s one less step you have toworry about.”Another good travel utility for sailors and their

families is to use the Navy Family Accountabilityand Assessment System (NFAAS). By keeping yourinformation up to date on this online site, you canstay informed about events back home such asweather advisories or local disasters. Finally, you can also use http://travel.state.gov/ to

check for travel advisories or warnings for countriesyou are visiting.For more information on TRIPS, visit

https://trips.safety.army.mil/navy/, or for more infor-mation on IFPPs, contact the NSA NaplesAntiterrorism/Force Protection Office at 081-568-5955/5525.

Plan to make yoursummer trip a safe oneBy MCSA Erik Luebke

Navy Public Affairs Support

Element-East Detachment Europe

The Travel Risk Planning System (TRIPS) evaluates the dangers asso-ciated with a service member’s proposed trip, and suggests ways heor she can travel safer. (Screenshot by Panorama staff)

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Friday, May 184:30 p.m. Mirror Mirror, PG

Premiere Showing5:30 p.m. The Avengers

PG-137 p.m. Dark Shadows, PG-13

Premiere Showing

Saturday, May 192:30 p.m. John Carter, PG-134:30 p.m. Wrath of the Titans

PG-13 5:30 p.m. Dark Shadows

PG-137:15 p.m. 21 Jump Street, R

Sunday, May 204:30 p.m. Mirror Mirror

PG5:30 p.m. Dark Shadows, PG-137 p.m. The Avengers, PG-13

Monday, May 21Closed — No Movie

Tuesday, May 22 Closed — No Movie

Wednesday, May 234:30 p.m. The Lucky One

PG-13Last Showing

5:30 p.m. Mirror Mirror, PG7 p.m. John Carter, PG-13

Thursday, May 244:30 p.m. Dr Seuss’ The Lorax

PG, Last Showing5:30 p.m. Dark Shadows

PG-137 p.m. 21 Jump Street, R

Friday, May 254:30 p.m. Battleship, PG-13

Premiere Showing5:30 p.m. The Hunger Games

PG-13 7:15 p.m. Battleship, PG-13

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED continuedNAPLES OFFICIALS ASSOCIATION NEEDS REFEREES Anyone interested

should contact Nigel Alexander at 081-721-5413 or 346-680-3282 or by e-mail tonalexander@afsouth.nato.int.

GAETA/NAPLES AREA GIRL SCOUTS Now accepting registration for the 2011-12school year. We are still in need of leaders and co-leaders. Training and support pro-vided. FMI, contact naplesgs@yahoo.com.

ONGOING/ON THE HORIZONREGISTER FOR GRADUATE DEGREE ON-SITE PROGRAMS Visit the

University of Phoenix and the University of Oklahoma to learn what on-site degreeprograms are offered in the Naples area. UP is at 081-568-6670 and OU is at 081-568-6672. Both colleges have offices at Capodichino in the Admin II building.

REGISTER FOR ON-SITE UNDERGRADUATE CLASSES Visit the colleges formore information about what classes and programs are offered. UMUC Marylandcan be reached at 081-568 -6673/74/75; Central Texas College is at 081-568-6761.

CALLING ALL NAPLES NURSES! Please consider joining the Naples Area NursesAssociation (NANA). NANA is an organization of nurses that work together tofundraise, participate in social events, and provide support throughout the U.S.Naval Hospital Naples and NSA Naples community. FMI, contact Lt. Shelley Beltzat shelley.beltz@med.navy.mil or Lt. Jenny Paul at jenny.paul@med.navy.mil.

NAPLES OVERSEAS SPOUSES CLUB (NOSC) is seeking volunteers! Join agroup of dedicated and committed women to plan and execute social events, com-munity outreach projects, and day tours. For more information, please emailChioma Griffin, club Vice President at nosc1stvp@ gmail.com.

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/.

RECEIVE DAILY REFLECTION, an inspirational thought-for-the-day e-mailedthroughout the work week. To receive Daily Reflection, e-mail Chaplain CharlesLuff at charles.luff@eu.navy.mil.

SECURITY NOTE: All DoD military or civilian personnel hosting an event off basemust complete a Special Event Force Protection Plan (SEFPP) 45 days in advance,regardless of organization, if the event will involve 50 or more personnel, includedistinguished visitors or involve personnel wearing uniforms. FMI, contact theAT/FP Division at 081-568-5525 or visit the division office in the CapodichinoSecurity 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.

CATHOLIC WOMEN OF THE CHAPEL invites community members to join theRosary Prayer Group that meets every Wednesday at 10:30 a.m. in the Support SiteChapel. For more information, e-mail CWOCNaples@gmail.com.

PROTESTANT WOMEN OF THE CHAPEL PWOC Woman's Bible Study meetsevery Tuesday from 9-11:30 a.m. in the Support Site Fellowship Hall. Free childcare provided. For questions, contact Audrey de Rivera at 345-872-9947.

ATTN MILITARY RETIREES AND SURVIVORS Connect to the retired commu-nity through membership in the U.S. Military Retiree Association of Southern Italy(USMRA-SI). For info and an application, visit http://usmra-si.tripod.com or call329-208-7315.

PROSPECTIVE MEMBERS WELCOME AT ALL CONNECT THE TOTSCLUB ACTIVITIES! The CTT Club hosts events, crafts and outings designed foryou and your child (infancy through preschool). For more information on the club,visit www.meetup.com/Connect-the-Tots-Club/.

CATHOLIC WOMEN OF THE CHAPEL meets monthly in the Support SiteFellowship Hall for prayer and fellowship. Child care provided. For information,contact Eileen Mayette at cwocnaples@gmail.com.

RELIGIOUS SERVICES AT U.S. NAVAL HOSPITAL NAPLES TuesdayMeditation & 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 quality of edu-cation for command-sponsored children of enlisted personnel (priority to E1-E4)who are 4 years old by Sept. 1. FMI, call Karen Rodrigues at 081-811-4682 or theschool at 081-811-4037.

FILIPINO-AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF NAPLES, ITALY meets every 1stSunday of the month at the SS Fellowship Hall at 12 p.m. FMI, contact ChristianRodriguez at christian.rodriguez@eu.navy.mil, Catherine Katimbang at catherine.katimbang@eu.dodea.edu or visit the group’s Facebook page: Fil-Am Naples.

HARRY S. TRUMAN LODGE No. 649 meets every Friday at 7:30 p.m. FMI, contactKevin Baker at 338-479-7023 or hst649sec@yahoo.com. Visit http://www.hst649.org.

TOASTMASTERS meets the first and third Tuesdays of every month. Meetings areheld at the Support Site Community Center. FMI, contact Toastmasters PresidentLeonard Augustine at 346-771-7506.

THE KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS, San Gennaro council 14853, meets at 7 p.m. thesecond and fourth Thursday of each month at the Support Site Fleet and FamilySupport Center. E-mail Jaime Gonzalez at kofcnaples@ gmail.com or visithttp://sites.google.com/site/kofcnaples/ home.

NAPLES CHRISTIAN HOMESCHOOL ASSOCIATIONmeets regularly to sup-port families on their homeschooling journey. FMI, contact Susan Van Cleave atsdwvancleave@msn.com.

SAIL WITH THE NAPLES NATO YACHT CLUB (NNYC) AMERICAN TEAM.We are looking for Americans interested in participating in dinghy races sailed atthe NNYC facilities on the island of Nisida. Experience not required. FMI, contactFrank Chapman at champanf@ix.netcom.com.

WOMEN, INFANTS, CHILDREN (WIC) OVERSEAS PROGRAM is offered atNSA Naples. Women who are pregnant, breastfeeding, postpartum or have aninfant or child under the age of five may qualify for the program.WIC Overseas is a nutrition education program that provides nutritious sup-plemental foods. Contact WIC Overseas at 081-811-4962.

BOY SCOUT TROOP 007 holds troop meetings every Monday from 6:30 - 8 p.m. inthe Support Site Community Center. FMI, contact Scoutmaster Dennis Smith at081-811-5585 or dennis@ bsulfurcreek.com.

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 orientation the first Wednesdayof every month at the organization’s Capo office from 8:30-10 a.m. andthe first Tuesday of every month at the hospital from 9:30-11 a.m. Call 081-568-4788 for info.

LATINOS UNIDOS WELCOMES NEW MEMBERSMeetings 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 bowling orparticipate 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.

MIRROR MIRROR, PG for some fantasy action and mildrude humor. Romance, Fantasy, Comedy and Action/Adventure, 106 min. Cast: Julia Roberts, Lily Collins, ArmieHammer, Nathan Lane, Jordan Prentice. Snow White is aprincess in exile, and the evil Queen rules her captured king-dom. Seven courageous rebel dwarfs join forces with SnowWhite as she fights to reclaim her birthright and win herPrince.

THE AVENGERS, PG-13 for intense sequences of sci-fi violenceand action throughout, and a mild drug reference.Action/Adventure and Sci-Fi/Fantasy, 142 min. Cast: RobertDowney Jr., Chris Evans, Mark Ruffalo, Chris Hemsworth,Scarlett Johansson. Iron Man, The Incredible Hulk, Thor,Captain America, Hawkeye and Black Widow answer the callto action when Nick Fury, director of the international peace-

keeping agency known as S.H.I.E.L.D., initiates a daring,globe-spanning recruitment effort. Fury aims to assemble TheAvengers team to defeat an unexpected enemy threateningglobal safety and security. Despite pulling together the ulti-mate dream team, Fury and longtime confidant Agent Coulsonmust find a way to convince the super heroes to work with andnot against each other when the powerful and dangerous Lokigains access to the Cosmic Cube and its unlimited power.

DR. SEUSS’ THE LORAX, PG for mild brief language. CastVoices: Danny DaVito, Ed Helms, Zac Efron, Taylor Swift,Betty White. Animated, Family and Action/Adventure, 96 min. A boy searches for the one thing that will enable himto win the affection of the girl of his dreams. To find it he mustdiscover the story of the Lorax, the grumpy yet charmingcreature who fights to protect his world.

Movie descriptions No Children Under 10

Admitted to R-Rated Movies

MMOREORE IINSIDENSIDE PPAGEAGE……

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

www.uso.it

May 18 Sorrento, Vietri, and Emerald Grotto . . . . . . . . . .€ 45

May 18 Friday Sushi Night . . . . . . .€ 45May 19 The Island of Capri

with Lunch . . . . . . . . . . . . . .€ 75May 20 Naples Underground

and Pizza Lunch . . . . . . . . .€ 40May 25 Catacombs of S. Gennaro

and S. Gaudioso . . . . . . . . . .€ 35May 26 Mini Cruise of the Amalfi Coast

(1st of the Season) . . . . . . . .€ 60

WEEKEND TOURS

USO DAILY TOURS

June 9-16Moscow and St. Petersburg . . . . . . . . €1,807

June 16-17Father’s Day in Florence and Pisa . . . € 180

July 6-9Summer Weekend in Venice . . . . . . . . € 228

July 28-29 Weekend under a Tuscan Sun. . . . . . . € 190

TOURS OPeN TO BOTH U.S. MILITaRY

aNd NaTO I.d. CaRd HOLdeRS

MWR, NEX put on CustomerAppreciation Weekend events

Morale, Welfare and Recreation (MWR) and the NavyExchange (NEX) are teaming up this weekend to

honor their customers during the MWR and NEX CustomerAppreciation Weekend.Come by Saturday, May 19 for hourly giveaways including

NEX gift cards and shopping sprees. Enjoy food sampling, abeverage truck, fitness demonstrations, a kid’s bounce house,pony rides, fire truck demonstrations, MWR informationbooths, contests featuring a vehicle pull, and special musicperformances by the Naples High School Rhythm and BluesBand and Under the Covers Band. Those who take part inthe 2 p.m. drawings could win a trip worth $1,000 throughInformation, Tours and Travel (ITT).Additionally, an adult 5K race begins at 7:45 a.m., with a

day-of registration deadline of 7 a.m.Events will take place in front of the main NEX store at the

Support Site. For more information, call 081-568-4050.

Customer Appreciation Weekend events scheduleSaturday, May 19• 7 a.m.: Adult 5K race registration begins• 7:45 a.m.: Adult 5K starts at Central Park• 8 a.m.: DJ Wendy Ross starts with announcement and

music• 8:30 a.m.: Complimentary breakfast for race participants

(sponsored by DECA)• 8:30 a.m.: Race awards • 9 a.m.: NEX opens• 9 a.m.: Kid’s bounce house• 9 a.m.: EURPAC free give away begins – giveaways locat-

ed at each MWR booth• 9:15 a.m. - 10 a .m.: Naples High School Rhythm and

Blues Band performs• 10 a.m.: NEX Gift card giveaways start• 10:15 - 10:45 a.m.: Taekwondo fitness demo• 10:30 - 11:30 a.m.: Fire truck demonstration with Sparky• 11 a.m. - noon: Musical performance by Under the Covers• 11 a.m. - 5 p.m.: Pony rides• 12:15 p.m. - 12:40 p.m.: Zumba demo• 1 - 2 p.m.: Kids’ water/sponge race• 1 - 2 p.m.: Basketball 3-point shooting competition. Win

an XBOX (sponsored by Pioneer)• 2 p.m.: ITT grand prize trip is drawn• 2 - 2:30 p.m.: Silly String fight• 2:30 - 3:45 p.m.: Vehicle pull signup starts• 4 p.m.: Vehicle pull starts – prize sponsored by JVC

From Morale, Welfare and Recreation and the Navy Exchange

Learning through laughterComedian Bernie McGrenahan brought his“Happy Hour” comedy show to NavalSupport activity Naples May 15 as part of aneffort to educate sailors about preventingsexual assault, alcohol abuse and suicide.The comedy show combined entertainmentwith important messages about prevention.(Photo by MC1 (NAO) John Parker)

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.

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May 18, 201210Weekly Crime Statistics forMay 7 - May 13, 2012– Traffic accidents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 (2 off base)

– Larceny . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 (1 off base)

– Vehicle break-in . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 (2 off base)

Larceny (off base). On May 8 at approximately 1:17 p.m., CWO-2/USNreported a larceny that occurred May 7 in Pozzuoli, Italy. Victim stat-ed that after eating dinner she reached for her purse to pay the billand realized that the contents from her purse had been taken.

Vehicle Break-In (off base). On May 13 at approximately 12:38 a.m., O-3/USN reported a vehicle break-in that occurred earlier that day inGricignano, Italy. Victim stated that after attending a party at afriend’s house she returned to her vehicle and noticed that both of herpassenger side windows had been broken. Upon further inspection,she noticed that nothing had been stolen from the vehicle.

Vehicle Break-In (off base). On May 13 at approximately 7:47 a.m., E-6/USN reported a vehicle break-in that occurred May 12 inGricignano, Italy. Victim stated that after attending a party at afriend’s house he returned to his vehicle and found his door unlockedand the contents from his glove box on the passenger’s side floor. Uponfurther inspection, he noticed that nothing had been stolen from thevehicle.

JFC Naples Field Gun Team proves its mettleMembers of the allied Joint Force Command Naples Field Gun Team demonstrate a field gun run on the NavalSupport activity Naples Support Site May 12. The team members will compete May 26 in an annual field guncompetition in the United Kingdom, which will require them to race 85 yards with an 1,800 pound field gun,disassembling and reassembling it along the way. (Photo by MC1 Jack Georges)

The essence of great leadership is the ability toinspire people to do things that they can't be forced todo. The essence of great parenting, especially witholder children and teens, is also represented by thisability.Are there any things that you want your kids to do

that you can’t make them do? Are there any valuesyou’d like them to adopt that you can’t make themadopt? Have you noticed that using brute force doesn’tget the job accomplished?Love and Logic Parenting teaches that the key to get-

ting our children to do and believe what we wantinvolves parenting around the Five "E's" of Love andLogic leadership.Example: Great leaders walk the talk. They stay

calm when their kids are upset, stay positive whentheir kids are negative, and stick to their values evenwhen it makes their youngsters mad.

Expectation: Great leaders have high expectationsand transmit them through firm, yet caring, limits.Experience: Great leaders allow their kids to make

decisions and learn from experience. Instead of micro-managing or rescuing, they allow their kids to makemistakes and grow from them.Education: Great leaders teach their children how to

behave. During calm times, they don't hesitate to edu-cate them about how to get ready for school in themorning, how to complete their chores, etc.Empathy: Great leaders know that the magnet that

draws others toward them involves a combination ofhigh expectations and great compassion.Parenting around these 5 "E's" doesn't ensure that

our kids will always do what we want in the short term.Instead it dramatically increases the odds that theywill follow our lead in the long run. If you’d like more information on Love and Logic

Parenting classes offered through the Naples Fleet andFamily Support Center, call 081-811-6372.

FFSC Tip of the Week: Getting your kids to do what you wantFrom the Fleet and Family Support Center

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The 2012 Lady Wildcats have continued their unbeaten streak this fourth seasonof league play. They are the undefeated champions of Division II softball, as

they have handily picked up the championships since the league started in 2009. TheLady Wildcat softball team has yet to lose a regular season game since the inceptionof high school softball and baseball in the Southern Europe conference in spring of2009. The team has actually only lost one game in all of the games played (during the2009 European Championship Tournament) and then rolled steadily toward theDivision II European Championship that year. They have maintained that title since2009. This type of success is the result a perfect combination of talent, coaching andhard work. The team core consists of multi-sport athletes. Veteran seniors Gee Trigg,Shannon Walsh and Courtney Plante, along with sophomore Vicky Krause and jun-ior Isabel Krause, were all part of last year’s team. Walsh and Plante have been withthe team since its inception. These athletes were also part of the Wildcats’ volleyballteam that recently won the Division II championship.

Coach Jesse Costa reported that the team “plays with focus and class.” “Their selfless attitude of playing for each other is what really makes them mesh

like a well-oiled machine, firing on all cylinders… with each covering their positionsand backing those up to their left and right,” Costa said.

Coach Costa sees the girls as unconcerned about their own individual performanc-es because they “put the team's results first and foremost in their thoughts.”

Costa added that the senior team captains Gee Trigg and Shannon Walsh are firstclass motivators who lead the team through practice and preparation. They motivatethe team to do their best on the field.

The fire and motivation on the team is also fueled by sophomore catcher VickyKrause, who is an “unbelievable catcher” who wields “a booming bat,” Costa said.V. Krause hit the team’s first team homerun this season and has not stopped.

The team’s underclassmen bring a great deal of talent to the plate. SophomoreDavina Gutierrez is a powerful addition to the lineup, while sophomore Tara Carricois an awesome athlete with amazing speed and ability who provides an infectiouspositive attitude. The team also benefits from the great pitching duo of junior AmandaTrigg and freshman Bayley Caldwell. Caldwell pitched her first no-hitter againstSigonella two weekends ago. Senior left fielder Courtney Plante and juniors IsabelKrause, Lindsey Arce, Mary Beard, and Paola Campos help solidify the lineup. Theteam has been developing sophomore Shanise Alexander and freshmen HarleyWilliams, Autumn Grant, and Nikki Jarvis, who will become a big part of the pro-gram in the years to come.

Coach Costa sees the team as one that “gives its all” but is also continually evolv-ing. The team will soon lose seniors Shannon Walsh, Courtney Plante and Gee Triggto graduation and junior Amanda Trigg due to a permanent change of station. Still,Costa is confident that the returning players — supplemented by new transfers andfreshman — will step up to keep the winning tradition going.

By Cynthia Fuerst and Jesse Costa

The Wildcats’ softball team: Continuing champs

· Wildcats Sports ·

Ramstein/Kaiserslautern area next weekto compete in the Division II champi-onships.

TRACKBoys’ and girls’ teams pull out victories

he Naples track teams broughthome victories last weekend

against many of the teams from RegionIV (Vicenza, Aviano and AmericanOverseas School of Rome). Though theWildcats outnumbered the competition,it was their performance in many of theevents that distinguished them at thehome meet. Several more Wildcats qual-ified for the upcoming European champi-onship tournament, and the team broughtin improved times and top performancesin almost all of its events. Final scoresfor the girls’ teams were Naples – 88;Aviano – 44, Vicenza – 35. Final scoresfor the boys’ teams were Naples – 133.5,Aviano – 73.5, Vicenza – 26, AmericanOverseas School at Rome – 3.

Lady Wildcats took first in severalraces. Freshman Laneisha Jeans won the200-meter, sophomore Ashley Forte tookfirst in the 400-meter, and junior DestinyMora came out on top in the 1,600- and3,200-meter runs.

Jeans also won first place and qualifiedin the 100-meter hurdles, while juniorKelly Makee, freshman Sophie Gardner,Jeans and Forte beat the competition toqualify in the 4x400 relay.

The other girls’ relay teams took sec-ond place, but still qualified for thechampionships. Junior Grace Gardner, S.Gardner, sophomore Amber Sheline andMora qualified in the 4x800-meter relay,and Makee, Forte, freshman Madeleine

Chaston and S. Gardner qualified in thesprint medley relay. The girls also didwell in field events: junior Maria Beardtook first in triple jump and shot put(with a shot that improved on her alreadytop distance in all of Europe), while sen-ior Kierra Mims took first in the discusevent.

For the boys, sophomore Chris Mackdominated the short distances, taking firstin the 100- and 200-meter races and qual-ifying in the 200-meter. Senior AdamHammer took first in the 800-meter, whilesenior John Fain took first and qualified inthe the 1,600- and 3,200-meter eventswith excellent times. Senior Sam LeVaulttook first in the 110- and 300-meter hur-dles with ever-improving times.

Additionally, the boys’ 4x800-meterrelay team (sophomore Bret Baldwin,freshman Evan Bradley, freshmanMichael Curtin and sophomore JohnMoulton) took first place.

The other boys’ relay teams did nottake first but did qualify in several raceevents. In a close race with Aviano, jun-ior PJ Baker, junior Tyler Williams,Mack and sophomore Austin Bain tooksecond in a close 4x100-meter race, butstill qualified for the European tourna-ment. The boys’ 4x400 relay team, con-sisting of Williams, LeVault, Baker andHammer, also qualified in a close racewith Aviano.

Senior Ben DeRivera dominated thefield events, taking first place in the highjump, shot put and discus.

Members of the track team will traveltoday to Vicenza for one last shot at qual-ifying for the European championships,which will take place May 25 and 26 inWiesbaden, Germany.

By Cynthia Fuerst

Naples junior Bryan Pfirrmann (#4) takes a header against americanOverseas School of Rome while Naples freshman Hunter Christian (#12)looks on. (Photo by JD Hood)

SOCCERGirls remain undefeated, ready to defendchampionship

he Lady Wildcats, the defendingEuropean Division II champions,

added another victory to their Region IVperformance in the last game of the sea-son last weekend. The Lady Wildcatsshut out the American Overseas Schoolat Rome (AOSR) 7-0 with solid perform-ances by senior Alexandra Mack (whoscored four goals) along with sophomoreIsabella Lucy and senior Katie Waller(who scored two goals and one goal,respectively). The team heads toRamstein/Kaisers lautern next week todefend its Division II title.

Boys lose to American Overseas Schoolof Rome

The Wildcats lost to the AmericanOverseas School of Rome (AOSR) thispast weekend by a score of 4-0. TheWildcats finished the season with arecord of 3-3-1 after the game againstAOSR, who have won five and lost twogames. The boys will travel to the

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· Kids Corner ·

For six days, four students from Naples HighSchool had the opportunity to examine their crit-ical thinking, problem solving, and group interac-tion skills at the 2012 STEMposium inOberwesel, Germany. The event, the first of itskind held for Department of Defense DependentsSchools in Europe, focused on developing stu-dents’ skills in the areas of science, technology,engineering and mathematics (STEM).Experts in many different fields of science and

teachers from schools around Europe guided thenearly ninety students who participated in theevent. Students were given a realistic scenariothat challenged them to come up with innovativenew ways to solve the problems created by flood-ing and a possible nuclear disaster.

The event participants were also given thechance to marvel at the natural beauty of the sur-rounding area of Oberwesel, tour the EuropeanSpace Agency headquarters, learn about greentechnology at the JUWI energy headquarters, andcross the Mosel river at a dam in Koblenz.During the event, students were put into teams

with a mentor and 5 other students from differentschools. The students were then assigned a job andhad to work together with their teammates todesign and perfect their solutions to the many prob-lems caused by the flooding. Many students collab-orated with other teams and shared ideas, helpingto promote gracious professionalism. The event wasa great learning opportunity for all of the studentswho attended, especially for those from Naples.Team Iota, led by Naples High School studentPatrick Carnahan, placed second overall.

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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 differentfrom a 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

COMING TO ITALY DO NOT REQUIRE ANY VISA OR SOJOURNERPERMIT.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

Students put minds to the test in Germany

My trip toErcolano

By Patrick Carnahan, Naples High School sophomore

By Ferdinando Johnston, Second grader at

Naples Elementary School

Second-grade student Ferdinando Johnston sits amid the ruins ofHerculaneum.

Four students from Naples High School recently traveled to Oberwesel, Germany for the 2012STeMposium, an event focused on developing student’s problem solving skills in science, technology,engineering and math.

I went on a trip to Ercolano tosee the ancient city ofHerculaneum with my familythis weekend. Herculaneum isnear Pompeii, and like Pompeii,it was buried when Mt.Vesuvius erupted almost 2,000years ago in 79 AD. It killedthousands of people, plants andanimals around the volcano.Herculaneum was a very richtown. It had houses called“domus” and gyms and spas too.It was rediscovered in 1709 andexcavators started to unburythe town. Unlike Pompeii, mostof the villagers were able toescape the city and go to thebeaches to try to get away, butthey were killed by hot gasesfrom Mt. Vesuvius after theeruption. Their bodies werefound in the 1980s by accidentand linked to Herculaneum.Unfortunately, Herculaneum isnot being worked right now tosave money for the modern cityof Ercolano. Like Pompeii,Herculaneum costs money toexcavate and maintain it forvisitors. I am glad I got thechance to see it.

It’s one of the best — and worst— kept secrets in the world.For the first time in four hun-

dred years, the secrecy shroudingthe Vatican’s Secret Archives willbe temporarily lifted. Through themonth of September, a carefullychosen group of one hundred docu-

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Above left: The exhibit “Lux in arcana, the Vatican Secret archivesreveals itself” features 100 documents from the Vatican’s privatedocument repository.

Above right: at the Capitoline Museums in Rome, you can now viewa selection of documents from the Vatican Secret archives. Thevenerated museum is located in a piazza designed by Michelangelo.

ments is on display in an exhibittitled “Lux in Arcana, the VaticanSecret Archives reveals itself” atthe Musei Capitolini in Rome.Founded in 1612 by Pope Paul V,

the Secret Archives is the documentrepository of the Holy See. The title“Secret Archive” is somewhat of amisnomer as the Latin phrase“secretum” really translates to “pri-vate.” Up until now, only researcherscould request access to portions ofthe 85 kilometers of shelves, whichcontain documents that date back asfar as the eighth century. Hence thetitle “Lux in Arcana,” which trans-lates to “light in the archives.” Thevision behind the exhibit was toenlighten visitors to moments in his-tory through first-hand sources andallow a glimpse into the treasuretrove of the Secret Archives.The painstakingly selected docu-

ments are grouped thematically incategories such as “The Guardianof Memory,” “Tiara and Crown,”and “Saints, Queens andCourtiers.” Any of the documentsdeserves a mention, if not a para-graph, but a few of the texts areeasily recognizable.For example, one of the first

exhibits is the court record ofGalileo’s trial before theInquisition, in which he was con-victed of heresy for his work thatproposed that the earth movedaround the sun. Included in the sec-tion on “Heretics, Crusaders andKnights” is the 1521 decree thatformally excommunicated MartinLuther from the Catholic Churchduring the Reformation. Also dis-played in this section is the courtrecord of the trial of the Templars ofFrance, written on a 60-meter-longparchment scroll (understandably,only a portion is unrolled).Another interesting display is the

papal bull that was hastily draftedfollowing Christopher Columbus’return from his famed 1492 discov-ery of the new world. The Pope,pursuant to his powers in theDonation of Constantine (a forgeddocument that is also on display),determined that all lands 100leagues west of the Azores, eventhose yet to be discovered, were theproperty of Spain.One interesting display shows a

version of a cryptograph that thepope used to send coded messagesto his diplomats throughoutEurope. This nearly indecipherablekey sets out a complicated systemwhereby each consonant had twoletter options and each vowel hadthree options. In addition, certain

words were represented by sym-bols. As oftentimes the key codewas destroyed to prevent the enemyfrom translating secret messages,the Archives include many missivesthat are unable to be deciphered. However, there are many uncoded

letters displayed throughout theexhibition. One letter was writtenby Michelangelo, who at the timewas overseeing the construction ofSt. Peter’s Basilica. Following thedeath of Pope Paul III, all work onthe construction ceased until a newpontificate was selected. Dismayedat the delay and worried about thelack of funds to pay workmen,Michelangelo wrote to the Bishop ofCessna requesting assistance.Another letter was written by MaryStuart, Queen of Scotland, to PopeSixtus V announcing that she hadbeen sentenced to death for treasonand recommending her soul to God.Also prominently featured is a let-

ter dating from 1502, in whichmembers of the English Parliamenturge Pope Clement VII to allow anannulment of King Henry VIII’smarriage to Catherine of Aragon sothe king could wed Anne Boleyn.The familial seals of the signatoriesare suspended from the letter,while the multimedia display high-lights the seals of those who werelater beheaded by Henry VIII.Interestingly, this letter was mis-placed in the archive until it resur-faced in 1920. “Lux in Arcana” features multi-

media displays complete withEnglish translations. Additionally,a free app is available for downloadon iOS and Android devices.This chance to peek inside the

Vatican Secret Archives is morethan a once-in-a-lifetime opportuni-ty – it's one that may not comearound for another 400 years.

Unveiling part of theVatican Secret Archives

VenUe InFoRMatIonThe Capitoline Museums

(Musei Capitolini) are located inRome’s Piazza del Campidoglio,a square designed byMichelangelo. Inside is one ofthe most important sculpturecollections in Rome and a note-worthy picture gallery, thePinacoteca Capitolina. You can find more information

about the museum and the “Lux in Arcana” exhibit athttp://en.museicapitolini.org.Tickets cost €12 and can be purchased at the museum oronline at www.omniticket.it.

NEW LINK: http://cnic.navy.mil/Europe/About/Jobs/index.htm.The Human Resources Office is located atCapo Admin I, first floor. The customerservice hours are: Monday throughFriday, from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.Applications are accepted at theSecurity Pass and ID Office atCapodichino, OR at the HRO, located inAdmin 1, Capodichino, OR by mailingto: HRO, PSC 817 Box 29, FPO AE09622, OR at Fleet and Family ServiceCenter (FFSC) located on the TLA firstfloor, at Support Site. HRO must receivemailed applications by closing date ofthe vacancy announcement.

PLEASE NOTE: On Monday,Wednesday and Fridays, the followingHRO services will be open only from 9a.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)

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School’s bands, at 340-681-3432 orgary.marvel@eu.dodea.edu.Field academic advisor sought at theUniversity of Maryland University CollegeCapodichino office. A bachelor's degree isrequired and a master's degree is preferred.Travel to other UMUC sites is required.Internal and local applicants only. Contactthe local UMUC office for a copy of the jobannouncement at 081-568-6673/6674/6675or visit the website www.ed.umuc.edu andlook under "Employment."Field representative needed at theUniversity of Maryland University Collegeoffice at Capodichino. Progress towards anassociate's degree is required with a mini-mum of 30 semester hours undergraduatework preferred. Internal and local appli-cants only. Contact the local UMUC officefor a copy of the job announcement at 081-568-6673/6674/6675 or visit the websitewww.ed.umuc.edu and look under"Employment."Veterinary technicians are wanted at theNaples Veterinary Treatment Facility. Formore information, stop by Bldg. 2088 nextto the Fire Station at the Support Site, orcall 081-811-7913.Community Bank seeks a Banking CenterService Supervisor at Naval SupportActivity Naples Capodichino.To applyonline, please use the “Careers” link atwww.dodcommunitybank.com, or submityour resume to pia.krucker@dodcommuni-tybank.com.Naples religious Ministries is looking tofill the paid service contract of CatholicCoordinator of Religious Education, whichwill become available June 1 and has anoption to extend for two additional years. Adetailed Statement of Work is available atboth the Support Site and CapodichinoChaplains' Offices. Resumes need to besubmitted to the Chaplains Office no laterthan Tuesday, May 29. For more informa-tion please contact the NSA Chaplains'Offices at 081-811-4600 or 081-568-3539.The USO Naples seeks an InformationSpecialist for its Support Site Center. TheInformation Specialist will deliver cus-tomer service and support to military fami-lies and sailors at the USO Center as wellas provide assistance with USO Naplesprograms, services, event and fleet support.To apply for this position please log on tohttp://www.uso.org/careers. If you haveany questions or concerns, please contactUSO Director Ms. Sabrina Pullido at sabri-na.pullido@uso.it or 081-568-2914.

LOCAL NATIONAL (LN) POSITIONSFor a current list of LN vacancies andapplication process information visit ourNEW website at: http://cnic.navy.mil/Europe/About/Jobs/index.htm

CLOSING MAY 18Military Sec Police investigator, Ua-0083-04, ANN#62588-312920-AG, FullTime Permanent, (AOC: CurrentPermanent LN NSA employees only).

CLOSING MAY 31Maintenance Mechanic, Uc-4749-06,ANN#44308-338152-AV, Full TimeTemporaryMaterials handler (FLo), Uc-6907-06,ANN#DSDFD0-323643-JC, Full TimePermanentMaterials handler (FLo) Foreman, Ua-6907-05, ANN#DSFD0-323640-JC, FullTime PermanentLead Materials handler (FLo), Uc-6907-05, ANN#DSFD0-323641-JC, FullTime Permanent

CANCELLEDFunctional acquisition Systems SupportSpecialist, Ua-03 KPP 02/01, ANN#40411-279422-JC, Full Time PermanentSafety and occupational health Spe -cialist, Q-0018-Q1, ANN#62588-308431-AG, Full Time Permanent.

If you have any questions, contact the frontdesk at 081-568-5409. You can also contactthe HRO Naples helpdesk at:http://cnic.navy.mil/Europe/About/Jobs/AboutWorkingHere/index.htm. You will becontacted within 24 hours, so please besure to provide your contact information.Thank you and we appreciate your input,whether negative or positive so that we can

U.S. POSITIONSFor a current list of U.S. vacancies andapplication process information visit ourwebsite at: http://cnic.navy.mil/Europe/About/Jobs/index.htm

CLOSING MAY 24Contract Specialist, GS-1102-13, ANN#EUR12-333660-AV, Full Time Permanentadministrative Support assistant, GS-0303-06, ANN#EUR12-333661-SC, FullTime PermanentFinancial Management analyst, GS-0501-12, ANN#EUR12 317455-SC, FullTime PermanentSecretary o/a, GS-0318-07, ANN#EUR12-338151-JC, Full Time PermanentSafety & occupational healthSpecialist, GS-0018-11, ANN#EUR12-291869-AG, Full Time Permanent

CLOSING MAY 31Supervisory housing Management Spe -cialist, GS-1173-12, ANN#EUR12-326741-AG, Full Time Permanentinformation Security Specialist, GS-0080-12, ANN#EUR12-332687-SC, FullTime PermanentProgram assistant, GS-0344-07, ANN#EUR12-340530-SC, Full Time PermanentClinical Nurse, GS-0610-09, ANN#EUR12-339390-AG, Full Time PermanentSupervisory Medical Support assistant,GS-0679-06 KPP 07, ANN#EUR12-339375-AG, Full Time Permanentregional Fleet and Family SupportProgram Manager, GS-0101-14, ANN#EUR12-338082-EG, Full Time Permanent

CLOSING JUNE 8Working aid (Summer hire), AD-3502-02, ANN# NAP12-DYEP-SC, Part Timeor Full Time Temporary

OPEN CONTINUOUS ANNOUNCEMENTeducational aid (CdC/CyP), GS-1702-02 KPP 03 KPP 04, ANN#EUR12-223833-AG, (Multiple Positions), FullTime Permanent, Next Cut Off-Date: 24May 2012

CANCELLEDFinancial technician, GS-0503-06,ANN#EUR12-268328-R1-SC, Full TimePermanent

COURTESY U.S. VACANCY ANNOUCEMENTS

Percussion instructor(s) needed formarching band percussion line. Experiencein marching a plus. If interested contactGary Marvel, director of Naples High

such as grilling or frying pancakes, ham-burgers, hot dogs, bacon, eggs, sausage,by watching while the items are cooking,turning as required; regulating tempera-ture and removing when done.recreation aid, NF-0189-01, ANN#12-058, (Multiple Positions) flexible full time(seasonal employment), AquaticsDivision, Carney Park/Support Site.Provides oversight of activities and neces-sary services to authorized patrons. 1st cutoff date: 03/23/2012 and subsequent cut-off every 14 days. Open until filled.recreation aid, NF-0189-01, ANN#12-104, flexible, Fitness Branch,Capodichino/ Support Site. Performsmaintenance on various types of recre-ation and athletic equipment to ensure thatall equipment is in good condition andsafe for patron use. Open until filled.recreation assistant, NF-0189-01/02,ANN#12-105, flexible, MWR Gaeta.Serves as a primary front line customerservice representative of the overall pro-gram and as such, must continually pres-ent information in a highly professionaland customer-friendly style. Open untilfilled.CyP Food Service Worker, NA-7408-04, ANN#12-028, Regular, ChildDevelop ment Centers, Capodichino.Performs various tasks or sequence oftasks in food service and preparation.Includes tasks such as peeling potatoes,cutting, sorting and washing vegetablesand fruit, assembling sandwiches andmeasuring and weighing ingredients.Lifeguard, NF-0189-01, ANN#12-062(Multiple positions) flexible full time(seasonal employment) AquaticsDivision, Carney Park/Support Site.Works as instructor, safeguards and super-vises swimmers and bathers in pool area.First cut off date March 23; subsequentcut-off every 14 days. Open until filled.

NAF LOCAL NATIONAL POSITIONSLifeguard, Ua-0189-07, ANN#12-072,(Multiple Positions) Temporary part time(seasonal employment), Aquatics Division,Carney Park and Support Site. 1st cut offdate: 03/23/2012 and subsequent cut-offevery 14 days. Open until filled.recreation aid, Ua-0189-07, ANN#12-085 (Multiple Positions) Temporary part-time (seasonal employment), Aquatics

Division, Carney Park and Support Site. 1stcut off date: 04/02/2012 and subsequentcut-off every 14 days. Open until filled.reservation Clerk, Ua-0303-06, ANN#12-096, Permanent full time, NGIS, NavyGateway Inns & Suites, Capodichino. Areaof consideration: Current NSA permanentemployees only. Closing date: 05/18/2012.CyP Food Service Worker, Uc-7408-07,ANN#12-103, Permanent full time, MWR,Child Development Center, Capodichino.Area of consideration: Current MWR per-manent employees only. Closing date:05/25/2012.

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ann#120000BN Cashier Checker/CC/NF-01/Flex. Open until filled. Pay Rate: $8.00-$9.50. Associate operates cash registers torecord sales in retail check out areas. ann#120000Mh LP Security Guard/52/NF-01/Flex. Closes: 05/18/12. Pay Rate:$8.00-$9.50. Performs assignments on apatrol basis or at a fixed post with respon-sibility for enforcing security measuresann#120000Mi Sales Clerk/A6A/NF-01/Flex. Closes: 05/18/12. Pay Rate:$8.00-$9.50. Responsible for selling gener-al merchandise to customers exercisingprofessional selling techniques.

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find ways to improve the HRO services, orcontinue to provide excellent service. As areminder, an HRO Representative is avail-able for the bi-weekly "Meet & Greet" atthe NSA, Support Site Base, NavyExchange Food Court area from 8 a.m to 9a.m. Please feel free to come by, pick up acopy of a vacancy announcement that youmay be interested in applying for, or askquestions. If the HRO representative isunable to provide you a response, he/shewill bring the question back to the HROoffice and you will be provided an answeror a call back the same day. The next "Meet& Greet" is May 21, 2012.

NON-APPROPRIATED FUND (NAF) POSITIONS

Fleet & Family Readiness NAF LocalNaples job announcements withinCNREURAFSWA may be viewed at:https://www.cnic.navy.mil/Naples/FleetAndFamilyReadiness/AboutFleetAndFamilyReadiness/Jobs/index.htmThe necessary application forms are alsoavailable on line. For any questions youhave you may reach us at 081-568-5612/4164.

NSA NAPLES POSITIONS, MWR OPENCONTINUOUS POSITIONS

Child Program assistant, CY-1702-I/II,ANN#12-083, (Multiple Positions) flexi-ble, Child Development Centers, SchoolAge Care, Capodichino/Support Site. per-forms routine, day-to-day care of infantsand children ranging from 6 weeks to 5 years old.youth Program assistant, CY-1702-I/II,ANN#12-084, (Multiple Positions) flexi-ble/regular, Youth Programs, SupportSite/Carney Park. Assembles or gathersmaterials and equipment necessary to exe-cute School Age Care for children rangingfrom 6 years old to 9 years old, School-AgeCare Pre-Teen for children ranging from 10 years old to 12 years old, and TeenCenter Program for children ranging from13 years old to 18 years old. Receives andreleases children to/from authorized par-ents or guardian.recreation aid, NF-0189-01, ANN#12-044, flexible, NOR Center, Carney Park.Provides and maintain recreation and ath-letic equipment issue.recreation aid, NF-0189-01, ANN#12-002, flexible, Auto/Skills Center, SupportSite. Provides information concerningfacility, operation and regulations. Ensuresadherence to regulations and safety proce-dures.recreation aid, NF-0189-01, ANN#12-037, flexible part time, Bowling Center,Support Site. Provides oversight of activi-ties and necessary services to authorizedpatrons.recreation aid, NF-0189-01, ANN#12-042 flexible, Golf Course, Carney Park.Collects green fees (monthly and daily),locker fees and fees for electric cart rentals.Employee will act as starter when neededon weekdays and assist when needed ascashier. Food Service Worker, NA-7408-04,ANN#12-035, flexible, Bowling Center,Support Site. Performs a variety of tasks

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