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September 12, 2014 cnic.navy.mil/sigonellaVol. 31 No. 34

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BY CpL SHAwN VALOSINSpecial-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Africa 14 Public Affairs

Commandant, Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps, visits NASSIG

NAS Sigonella, Sicily – 35th Commandant of the Marine Corps Gen. James F. Amos and Sgt. Maj. of the Marine Corps Micheal P. Barrett visited here, Sept. 3, to meet the Marines, Sailors and Coastguardsmen of Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Africa 14.

During the visit, Amos and Barrett walked through individual work sections at SP-MAGTF Africa to meet [and get to know] the service members. He thanked them for the work and their dedication to their country and the mission at hand.

“I know you probably hear it a lot, people thanking you for your service,” said Amos. “I don’t say it casually, or without meaning. I know what you do for your country…what you’ve endured. So when I say ‘thank you for your service,’ I mean that, from the bottom of my heart.”

Amos and Barrett also meritoriously promoted Lance Cpl. Antonio C. Galloway, an aircraft communications, navigation, electrical and weapon systems technician with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron [VMM 264], to the rank of corporal.

“You are the backbone of the Marine Corps,” said Barrett, [reciting the promotion warrant]. “You are the vital link between your commander, all officers and all the Marines that you are privileged to serve, and that you are privileged to lead. There’s nothing more honorable or more noble than to serve your nation.”

“The Marine Corps is the master of pulling people together to accomplish a mission,” said Amos. “What you’re doing here has given the Marine Corps more credibility than you can imagine, I spoke to the AFRICOM [U.S. Africa Command] commander yesterday and he said he knows that he can sleep at night knowing you’re here.”

SP-MAGTF Africa strengthens U.S. Marine Corps Forces Europe and Africa and U.S. Africa Command’s ability to assist partner nations in addressing their security challenges. Marines and Sailors with SP-MAGTF Africa conduct theater security cooperation, military-to-military engagements and are trained to provide contingency support to crisis response.

SP-MAGTF Africa is a rotational deployment of Marines and Sailors for theater security cooperation in various African countries that was started in 2011. The current iteration is sourced from units across II MEF including: 2nd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment,

8th Combat Engineer Support Battalion, Combat Logistics Battalion-6, 2nd Maintenance Battalion, 2nd Medical Battalion, 2nd Supply Battalion, Combat Logistics Company 21, CLC-23, and Combat Logistics Regiment-27. It is primarily sourced from CLB- 2 out of Camp Lejeune, N.C. CLB-2 is the first logistics battalion to serve as a command element for SP-MAGTF Africa. Also supporting SP-MAGTF Africa is a detachment from the U.S. Coast Guard and U.K. Royal Marines.

Sgt. Maj. of the Marine Corps Micheal P. Barrett (left), and Gen. James F. Amos (center), 35th Commandant of the Marine Corps, speaks with Sgt. Kenneth Meade, a St. Joseph, Mo., native and combat engineer with Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Africa 14 during a visit aboard Naval Air Station Sigonella, Sicily, Sept. 3. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Shawn Valosin)

“What you’re doing here has given the Marine Corps more credibility than you can

imagine.”-- Commandant of the Marine Corps Gen. James F. Amos

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NASSIG WORSHIP SERVICESROMAN CATHOLICSunday■ 9 a.m. Catholic Mass (naS I Chapel)

TuESday, WEdnESday & FRIday■ 11:30 a.m. Catholic Mass (naS II Chapel)Sacraments of Reconciliation/Penance precede each Mass

FRIday■ 11:30 a.m. Catholic Mass (naS I Chapel)

PROTESTANTnaS I ChapelSaTuRday■ 6:30 p.m. Contemporary Worship Services

Sunday■ 10 a.m. Sunday School■ 11 a.m. Traditional Worship

LATTER-DAY SAINTS Sunday at 1:30 p.m. (naS I Chapel)Contact: [email protected] or 624-9049

JEWISH SHABBAT LAY SERVICEFRIday at 5:30 p.m. (naS I Chapel)

NIGHT STUDYWEdnESday at 5 p.m. (naS I Chapel)

■ Italian Class Tuesday at 7 p.m (Classroom at naS 1 Chapel)

■ aa Meetings: MOnday at 5:30 p.m. (naS I Chapel) second deck; THuRSday at 7 p.m. (naS II Chapel)

naS Sigonella Religious Ministries department Facebook page:https://www.facebook.com/navalairStationSigonella Chapel

Chapel Offices: naS I 095-56-3975, naS II 095-86-9049, dSn: 624-3975, CHAPLAIN DUTY: 335-831-4493 RP DUTY: 335-786-1950

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September 12th 2001, "We are all Americans" was the headline of the daily French national paper, Le Monde; in Beijing, tens of thousands of people spontaneously visited the U.S. Embassy, leaving flowers, cards, funeral wreaths and hand-written notes of condolence; every church and monastery in Romania held a memorial prayer; both the Israeli and the Palestinian leaders condemned the attacks, and ceremoniously donated blood; in Russia, television and radio stations went silent; in Tehran, an entire stadium of soccer fans observed a moment of silence; in Azerbaijan, Japan, Greenland, Bulgaria and Tajiskitan, people gathered in squares to light candles and pray; mosques in Bangladesh, Yemen, Pakistan, Libya and Sudan cried out condemnation toward the “cowardly” and “un-Islamic” attacks; in Dublin, shops and pubs were closed during a national day of mourning, and people waited in line hours to sign a book of condolences. In the immediate aftermath of the 9/11 attacks, people all over the world stood shoulder-to-shoulder in mourning, solidarity, sympathy and friendship with the people of the United States.

"We are all Americans"... while 9/11 was an attack on America, it was also an attack on all people who hold truths to be self-evident,

that all men (and women) are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty, and the pursuit of Happiness. ...That to secure these (truths), Governments are instituted among Men (and Women) deriving their just powers from the consent of the governed. These ideals, were written as a blood oath by colonial Americans, but as 9/11 revealed they reflect the eternal struggle of humanity to resist tyranny.

Together, the threads of the American tapestry weave the picture of Liberty over tyranny; self-governance over oppression but the individual threads are uniquely dyed with the colors of Justice, or Tranquility, or Union, or common defense, or general welfare, or liberty. Furthermore, each individual fiber of the tapestry is a unique element, a man or a woman, each from one of every possible ethnic group, religion, belief and description. Each disparate fiber linking one to the next - special in its unique contributions but critical together in their binding strength. This is America.

We must remember, by description, we are disparates. We were founded by disparates. We have survived internal and external

tyrants as a union of disparates and we can only truly secure our posterity by embracing each other and our common love for America, the America of Liberty and self-governance that people from the world over claimed to be and strive to achieve because America, at its very best, is the manifestation of man's desire resist tyranny.

Let us remember today, those who fell on 11 September 2001 and every day before and every day after resisting tyranny. Let us remember too, that when we embrace one another, regardless of background, religion, creed, or ethnicity, but simply as human beings devoted to liberty and self-governance, that we fulfill our role as torchbearers for the America in which others believe.

May God bless America and people striving for liberty everywhere.

Sig Sailors take E-6 Advancement Exam

SIGONELLA, Sicily (Sept. 4, 2014) Sailors take the Navy-wide E-6 advancement exam in the gym aboard Naval Air Station (NAS) Sigonella, Sept. 4. NAS Sigonella provides logistical support for Commander, U.S. 5th and 6th Fleets and NATO forces in the Mediterranean area. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Tony D. Curtis/Released)

Navy families get more lead time on overseas screening with a letter of intentFrom Navy Personnel Command Public Affairs

MILLINGTON, Tenn (NNS) -- Life just got easier for Navy families going overseas with their Sailor with the release of a Navy message Sept. 3.

Previously Sailors and their families had to wait for hard-copy orders to start their overseas screening. Now a Letter of Intent (LOI) will allow them to start the process.

"A working group was convened to evaluate the current overseas screening process and it came up with some recommendations. They recommended Navy Personnel Command issue a Letter of Intent (LOI) once a Sailor is identified for an overseas billet," said Capt. Chris Harris, director, Distribution Management. "The LOI would go to the Sailor's command and allows the Sailor and dependents to begin the overseas screening process immediately, instead of waiting for orders."

According to NAVADMIN 203/14, official orders will not be released until by Navy Personnel Command (NPC) until screening is complete and the Sailor and family members are eligible. Sailors have to complete overseas screening within 30 days of receiving the LOI. Their families have 60 days. If they don't complete the screening within that window, they will automatically be considered for reassignment to a needs-of-the-Navy assignment.

"We know that delays are sometimes unavoidable, due to circumstances beyond a Sailor's control, so waiver requests will be considered by NPC," said Harris.

For more information read the message at www.npc.navy.mil.

NAS SIGONELLA, Sicily - The Combined Federal Campaign (CFC) began its eight-week-long campaign Sept. 8 to raise money for various charities.

This year’s campaign will continue until the last week of October, which gives Sailors and DoD Civilians plenty of time to contribute.

“CFC is a non-profit organization that coordinates to solicit donations for over 18,000 different charities” said Chief Logistics Specialist Dametries Holmes, local CFC Campaign Coordinator.

“Posters and flyers will be put out throughout base to inform people about the program and how to donate,” Holmes said.

There are three ways Sailors and DoD civilians can donate to their choice charity:

1. You can give money by using a carbon copy contributor form which are being distributed through your command’s CFC coordinator.

2. Electronically through a program called E-Giving based on your organization’s code.

3. Via MyPay through an allotment setup directly from your checking account and the organization’s code.

”If you don’t have a specific organization that you are interested in donating to, but still want to contribute, the money will go directly to your base instead (for programs like MWR,)” Holmes said.

“It’s a year-long cycle and donations start going into effect on Jan. 1st and last for an entire calendar year so we start soliciting now for FY 15,” he added.

CFC representatives will be set up at various locations (i.e. the commissary, the NEX mini-mart located on NAS 2) to give people more information on the program and alternative opportunities to donate to the campaign.

If you would like additional information on the program or would like an entire listing of all of the organizations that you can contribute to, go to www.cfcoverseas.org.

Combined Federal Campaign starts annual drive for FY 15BY YN3 GABRIELLE MILLYNAS Sigonella Public Affairs

NAS SIGONELLA, Sicily - Have you ever wished that you could turn to a real person to answer your question instead of a search engine on your computer? Your Command Ombudsman is that person for you. The primary role of Ombudsmen is to be a source of information and referral. They are able to provide you with available resources or direct you to a subject matter expert who will be able to answer your questions.

September is Ombudsman Appreciation Month, a time when we ask you to take a minute to thank your Command Ombudsman for volunteering to serve command families in this important role.

Perhaps you, too, would like to volunteer at your command. For more information, contact your commanding officer or your Fleet and Family Support Center (FFSC) Ombudsman Coordinator.

In the meantime, let’s all show our appreciation to these selfless volunteers for all they do for you and your family.

NAS Sigonella Ombudsman Appreciation Luncheon will be held at the Galley (NAS 2) on September 26, 1130 a.m. - 1 p.m.

From Fleet and Family Service Center NAS SigonellaNavy Family Ombudsman Appreciation

Navy Ball tickets to go on saleNAS SIGONELLA, Sicily - Tickets for the 2014 Sigonella Navy

Ball will go on sale Monday, September 15. This years Navy Ball will be held at the Sheraton Catania on

Friday, October 17. The Navy Ball Committee has been working hard all summer

raising funds and planning an event that is sure to be memorable. Ticket prices start at $25 for E-4 and below so make sure to see

a Navy Ball Committee representative to buy your tickets before they run out.


C A L E N D A R

September2014

Friday12

Survive and Thrive8 a.m. - 2 p.m.

FFSC

Relocation Fair1:30 - 3 p.m.

FFSC

Saturday13

Lipari Express6:30 a.m. - 9:30 p.m.

ITT

Circumetnea Historical Train

Adventure6:45 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.

ITT

Sunday14

Agrigento: Valley of the Temples & Turkish

Steps8 a.m. - 7 p.m.

ITT

Budget Bowling Sun-days

11 a.m. - 7 p.m.Sparetime Bowling

*Every Sunday

Monday15Suicide Awareness

Symposium9 - 10 a.m (All Hands)

1 - 3 p.m. (E-7 & above)FFSC

Tuesday16Caleca Pottery in Patti

7 a.m. - 4 p.m.ITT

Wednesday17

Sponsor Training9 - 11:30 a.m.

FFSC

Career Technical Train-ing Track

8 a.m. - 4 p.m.FFSC

Thursday18Career Technical

Training Track8 a.m. - 4 p.m.

FFSC

Money & Marriage; an Important Financial

Partership9 - 10:30 a.m.

FFSC

19Arrivederci Class8 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

FFSC

Tiramisu and Panna Cotta Cooking Class

5:30 - 7:30 p.m.ITT

20Palermo and Monreale

6:30 a.m. - 6:30 p.m.ITT

Hike Lamponi Cave7 a.m. - 5 p.m.Outdoor Rec

21Ragusa & Donna Fu-

gata Castle7 a.m. - 6 p.m.

ITT

Family Day: Regalbuto Lake

8 a.m. - 4 p.m.Outdoor Rec

22ICR for Newcomers

8 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.FFSC

Transition GPS8 a.m. - 4 p.m.

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23ICR for Newcomers

8 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.FFSC


FFSC

24ICR for Newcomers

8 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.FFSC


FFSC

25Sig Safe

9 a.m. - 4 p.m.FFSC

VA Representative8 a.m. - 4 p.m.

FFSC

26Relocation Fair

1:30 - 3 p.m.FFSC

Ombudsman Apprecia-tion Luncheon

11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.Galley/FFSC

27Siracusa and Seafood

Restaurant8 a.m. - 5 p.m.

ITT

Anberlin Concert8 p.m.

Outside Jox Pub

28Bronte Pistachio Fes-

tival8:30 a.m. - 6 p.m.

ITT

Marzamemi Boat Tour7:30 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Outdoor Rec

FFSC: x4291ITT : x4777, x4396

Liberty/Connections/Take 5: x4246, x5602Outdoor Rec: x4777, x4396 Fitness: x4483, x5243

Midtown 2 Theaters: x4248American 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!

IMPORTANT EXTENSIONS:

There are two ways to submit feed back to Naval Air Station (NAS) Sigonella Commanding Officer Capt. Chris Dennis.

Visit The Interactive Customer Evaluation (ICE) home page on a One-Net computer at: http://ice.disa.mil, All Sigonella services are found under the Navy Europe Listing in the scroll-down menu. Also, visit NAS Sigonella's website www.cnic.navy.mil/Sigonella, go to the "About" drop down menu and click on " CO Suggestion Box".

The Signature will anonymously publish comments and responses for the benefit of the Sigonella community. Please make sure your comments and suggestions are constructive. In other words, "BE NICE ON ICE."

Commanding Officer's Suggestion Box

Concern regarding hours at NEX:Why is the main NEX store closed on Mondays?

Response: A very good question as I understand your frustration with the store not being open seven days a week. The number of days the store is open is mostly based on sales and, unfortunately, with a smaller base population, it was not financially feasible to open the store seven days a week. But, I have great news. Shortly after the CPO pinning in September, our main NEX will resume 7 days a week operation. We are able to do this as profits have been steadily improving. Additionally here are the hours for the NAS 2 NEX operations:NEX Depot - Mon-Sat: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m., Sun: ClosedNEX 7-Day - Mon-Sat: 6:45 a.m. - 9 p.m., Sun: 9 a.m. - 8 p.m.

Concern regarding ID checks at the commissary and NEX:Why don’t the NEX and Commissary do ID checks at entry points? This is the first base that I have been to that doesn’t check IDs before entering the store.

Response: Thank you for your question. DECA, NEX and base leaders are considering a number of factors before deciding on revising our current ID card posture. I don’t have a complete answer for you yet. Generally, our challenge is to design a process that effectively balances physical layout constraints, abuse concerns, shopping convenience expectations, and overhead costs. When a decision is reached, I will publicize it thoroughly.

Concern regarding female lock room at NAS 1 gym:The condition of the NAS 1 female locker room is unsatisfactory. It is dirty, one of two hair dryers is broken, a fan is broken, and the majority of the upstairs stalls are often broken in some capacity. Are these locker rooms cleaned regularly?

Response: Thank you for your comment. First and foremost, if you see an issue with any of the MWR facilities, please bring it IMMEDIATELY to the attention of the facility’s MWR staff. If you are not satisfied with their response, contact the MWR Director, Mr. Paul Lopez, via email ([email protected]) or by phone (624-0503).The locker rooms are cleaned daily, Monday through Friday. Staff members are additionally responsible to check the locker rooms periodically and ensure contract cleaning is properly accomplished. A new hair dryer has been ordered – thank you for pointing this out! Additionally, a new fan has been installed and a trouble call has been made to bring in an exterminator – again, thank you! Finally all the stalls have been repaired in the upstairs restroom. Thank you again for bringing these deficiencies to my attention.

Bravo Zulus:The following comments were recently received, thanking certain members of our community:

Maurizio in Housing is fantastic! Whenever we have a problem, he solves it quickly and always had a big smile. His "CO Customer Service" is exceptional.

Thank you all for your comments. It is so nice when folks take time to give positive shoutouts! I too value our employees and their exceptional “CO Customer Service.” I also want to thank these and other employees who continue to strive daily to provide quality CO Customer Service. I encourage all Sig’ Citizens - if you experience CO Customer Service, drop me a line and PLEASE include your contact information.

Need an appointment at the hospital? Call DSN

624-CARE (2273) or commercial 095-56-2273,

M-F: 7:30 a.m. - 4 p.m.

For non-emergent medical questions that arise over the weekend, holidays, or after

office hours, please call 335-578-8077 if you are normally seen

at the hospital or 335-578-8150

if you are normally seen at the Flight Line Clinic.


Enlisted Leadership Training Review asks Sailors: What do you need?

U.S. Navy HEADLINESWheat festival in Raddusa this weekend

RADDUSA, Sicily - The amazing annual Festa del Grano (Wheat festival) returns to Raddusa this weekend! Running from Sept. 13 thru 14, this traditional folklore festival celebrating the Sicilian rural heritage will take you back to a time when threshing was not done by machines. In the 1950s, Sicilian farmers performed the Pisatura or threshing with horses. Firstly they stockpiled the wheat into a circular space called Aia. Then, one farmer placed himself at the center of the Aia and had two horses run on the wheat in circles. Thus wheat was separated from the stalk by the horses’ hooves. Eventually, the Spagghiata was performed. The harvest was thrown upward with a winnowing fork and the grain returned to the ground while the chaff was carried away by the wind.

This old-fashioned threshing tradition, which is one of the festival’s highlights, will come alive tomorrow with freshly baked bread tasting, Saturday, Sept. 13 at 1230 p.m. in piazza Milite Ignoto, a square located in the town’s historic heart.

Other festival’s highlights to be held in piazza Milite Ignoto include: booths offering free tasting of wine and dishes made using local produce such as pane condito (freshly baked bread dressed with olive oil, salt, chili peppers and oregano) on Sep. 14 at 1230 p.m.; Tasting of Cuccìa (soup prepared with whole hard grain, legumes and dressed with spices), Sep. 13 at 8:30 p.m. and Pasta of San Giuseppe (egg tagliatelle and ditaloni pasta cooked in a soup of legumes (bean, chickpeas, lentils, spices and wild vegetables), Sep. 14 at 8 p.m.

Festivalgoers will also have the chance to taste other local delicacies that will be available at the putie (local shops , small drugstores) that will be open in the city historic center. Visitors can also taste Frittate Votive (vegetables’ omelets flavored with cinnamon); Cardi Panati (breaded thistles); Carciofini Inceneriti (barbecued artichoke hearts dressed with mint, garlic, olive oil and parsley); Coniglio Selvatico alla Cacciatora (rabbit marinated with red wine, onions, carrots and spices and cooked slowly in tomato sauce and potatoes); Pasta con la Mollica (egg pasta dressed with breadcrumbs and wild fennel); capers’ salads and Minnulato (wafer covered by amaretto cream).

Following the pisatura, local bakers will make their bread the “old-fashioned way” during the “mpastata do pani” that will be performed on Sep. 13 at 7 p.m.

The Grano festival will also feature spectacular folklore parades in period costumes and Sicilian carts and folklore shows, which will be held on Sept. 13 at 6 p.m. and Sept. 14 at 10 a.m., making their way through the streets of the historic center.

Live music, kicking off every night at 10 p.m., will also entertain festival visitors. Raddusa is fairly easy to reach. Exit Agira on the Catania-Palermo highway (A-19).For more information, detailed festival schedules or trips to the local historic sites visit http://www.

comuneraddusa.gov.it/.

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English: motherItalian: madre

English: brotherItalian: fratello

Family : Famiglia

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BY SUSAN D. HENSONCenter for Personal and Professional Development Public Affairs

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (NNS) -- Sailors with opinions or ideas about how to best develop enlisted leaders are being asked to provide input on two Navy courses that are currently under review, said the review project's leader Sept. 4.

The Center for Personal and Professional Development (CPPD) is the Curriculum Control Authority for the Petty Officer Second and Petty Officer First Class Selectee Leadership courses. CPPD administers the courses' content, which is then taught to Sailors by their commands. As part of its course review process, CPPD is conducting a large-scale, fleet-wide research project to assess the current courses' value and effectiveness, according to Don Squibb, outcome and assessment manager for CPPD's Requirements Directorate. The project is called Enlisted Leadership Requirements Review (ELRR).

"We're collecting data for the ELRR project from across geographic regions, paygrades, ratings and communities to evaluate the current state of enlisted leadership training for first and second class petty officers and ask Sailors what training they need," said Squibb, who is the project lead. "We're casting a wide net because we need to define the 'what is' from the fleet's perspective before we can recommend the best possible updates to the training that CPPD provides our Navy's junior enlisted leaders."

The ELRR project consists of CPPD teams visiting fleet concentration areas globally to conduct focus groups, which are each approximately two hours in length. The primary focus groups consist of nine active duty petty officers each (three E-4s, three E-5s, and three E-6s). Additional groups for chiefs and officers are being planned and will be held if deemed necessary

after a review of the initial findings from the primary focus groups.CPPD's focus group facilitators will gather fleet recommendations on

delivery and content improvements for the revised Enlisted Leadership Training curriculum. Squibb said the questions center on active duty Sailors' experiences in their current leadership roles. Participants will also be asked to provide ideas for training topics based on their own perspectives of what they believe they need to know, or in the case of more senior petty officers, what they wish they'd known prior to assuming higher leadership positions.

Commands that agree to participate in the project will nominate their focus group participants on the basis of paygrade, according to Squibb. Sailors not selected to participate in a focus group but wanting to voice an opinion can provide their input by completing a survey.

"While the primary focus group participants will be active duty Sailors, Reserve Component Sailors are invited to participate in the online surveys," he said. "The ELRR is focusing on training specifically for active duty Sailors. The training for reserve Sailors will be reviewed at a later, undetermined date."

The online surveys are open to E-1 through O-6 Active or Reserve Component Sailors. Three surveys are planned, according to Squibb. The first survey is currently open and assesses how much time Sailors spend on technical, management and leadership tasks.

"The online surveys will assess relevant issues driving leadership training and professional development requirements," he said.

All feedback will remain anonymous. Squibb said the information CPPD collects through the focus groups and surveys will not be attributed to any single command or Sailor. Narrative comments will be aggregated and quantified for analysis, which CPPD will use to develop course revision recommendations.

CPPD Executive Director Doug Kibbey said the success of the ELRR project is dependent on Sailors' degree of participation.

"We continually look for ways to refine and improve training for the fleet," said Kibbey. "For any of CPPD's course reviews, fleet feedback is key to formulating the best possible training for our Sailors' development and Navy mission readiness. The ELRR project is especially dependent on Sailors' input - in fact it's vital to ensuring we provide the best possible leader development opportunities and relevant training that supports the fleet's needs."

Sailors interested in participating in the first online survey can access it at https://www.research.net/s/LDRSHP_WORKTIME. Links for follow-on surveys will be announced via Sailors' chain of command, as well as through command career counselors, Navy Counselors, command enlisted leaders and Navy College Offices.

For more information about the Center for Personal and Professional Development (CPPD), visit: https://www.netc.navy.mil/centers/cppd/.

Make sure you don’t miss the annual Festa del Grano (Wheat festival) running this weekend in Raddusa (Sept. 13/14). Festival goers will discover how threshing was performed in rural Sicily in the 1950s. The festival will be held in the historic center featuring Sicilian carts parades, town bands concerts, arts and crafts, freshly-baked dressed bread tasting, flag throwers’ shows and traditional Sicilian food.(Photo by www.reportageonway.com)

ACIREALE, Sicily - Spend a day with the whole family at the annual “Fiera dello Jonio” the exciting Arts and Crafts Fair which has been annually organized in Acireale since 1932! This year, the fair, which kicked off last week, will run through Monday, Sept. 15 at the Area Com that is located in corso Italia.

The fair includes pottery, wrought-iron, copper and lava stone works, embroidery and mosaics art, jewelry, ceramics and more. Traditional Sicilian food and entertainment for children will also be available.

You’ll also find local talented artists who will perform live throughout the festival spaces. This year, the fair will also feature science and technology.

Open daily from 5 p.m. to midnight. On Sundays, the fair is also open from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

For more information and detailed schedules visit http://www.comune.acireale.ct.it/.

Arts and Crafts Fair kicks off in Acireale


NAS SIGONELLA, Sicily – Are you ready for a mini vacation off the island? I have just the place for a break from the summer heat and an experience like no other. It’s Prague, and in one word, it is “mesmerizing”.

Occupied by the Nazis, then Communists, the Czech Republic is a relatively new democracy (1989) that was largely spared from the destruction of World War II. It offers tourists a unique Bohemian experience. Prague is an unspoiled medieval city. Woven throughout your travels will be art, music, and a culture unlike any other I have seen before. When it comes to architecture Prague has it all; Romanesque, Gothic, Renaissance, Baroque, 19th century Neoclassical, Art Nuevo and Communist. You will find beautiful churches, but most have been “re-purposed” and are now incredible venues for concerts and museums.

A great way to start your visit is with a “free tour”. We were able to see highlights of the “3 Must Cs” of Prague: the Clock, the Castle, and the Charles Bridge, as well as the Jewish Quarter, and the “Old Town Piazza”, the heart of the city with its street food, musicians, and shopping and majestic cathedral. After an incredible overview (please tip your guide), then book your tour of the Prague Castle, which includes a stop at the Strahov monastery. The Castle dominates the Prague skyline as it is up on a hill. It is the largest castle in Europe. St. Vitus Cathedral located within the castle grounds was started in 1344 and was not finished until 1929. Also located on the grounds are cottages that are referred to as "Golden Lane" which many notable people such as Franz Kafka, a famous writer and Madame de Thebus, a famous Czech prophetess lived.

A trip to Prague would not be complete without indulging in the gastronomy of this country. I call it the 4 Ps: Pivo (beer), pork, potatoes, and pickles. Their famous beer, Pilsner Urquill, was first brewed in 1842 and has become the pride of the Czech Republic. You can find it in any of the many Pubs or restaurants in Prague, and the price for a ½ liter ran from $1.50 - $2.25.

In modern usage, the term "bohemian" is applied to people who live unconventional, usually artistic lives. This describes Prague very well, as you can stroll through one of many museums or galleries or you can attend a classical concert at one of the many concert venues. You can also check out an Opera at one of the several Opera houses. We saw a Mozart Opera that took highlights from three of his most famous pieces. We spent a lot of time wandering the streets, listening to the many fantastic street performers or “buskers” about the piazza's, street corners, and the iconic Charles Bridge.

When visiting Prague don't forget to pick up some crystal. They make chandeliers, wine glasses' and many things in between from their famous Bohemian Crystal. While the prices are not as cheap as they used to be, you can still find some deals.

Prague is a European must and now in my top three “Czech it Out!"

BY TODD & CDR SALLY BUTLERNAS Public Affairs and USNH Sigonella


As a reminder, all dependents are always welcome at the galley!Please provide any negative or positive feedback. There is a suggestion box near the entrance to the galley, next to the serving line.

Friday, September 12*Breakfast: Rolled Oats, Sausage, Bacon, Asstd. Omelets, Eggs to Order, Roasted Potatoes, French Toast.*Lunch: New England Clam Chowder, Chipper Fish, Steamed Rice, Roast Turkey, Turkey Gravy, Mashed Potatoes, Cauliflower, Carrots, Cake.Speed line: Asstd. Pizza.*Dinner: Vegetable Supreme Soup, Barbecued Spareribs, French Fried Shrimps, Penne Alfredo, Steamed Rice, Cabbage, Cake.

Saturday, September 13*Breakfast: Farina, Grilled Ham Slices, Bacon, Creamed Sausage W/ Biscuits, Asstd. Omelets, Eggs to Order, Hash Brown Potatoes, Waffles.*Brunch: Breakfast Items, Cream of Broccoli Soup, Roast Turkey, Beef Balls Stroganoff, Chili Dogs, Hash Brown Potatoes, Green Beans, Squash, Cookies.*Dinner: Broccoli Soup, Yankee Pot Roast, Breaded Fish, Pasta Chef, Chili Dogs, Baked Potatoes, Peas, Corn, Cookies.

Sunday, September 14*Breakfast: Rolled Oats, Grilled Minute Steak, Bacon, Creamed Sausage w/ Biscuit, Asstd. Omelets, Eggs to Order, Roasted Potatoes, French Toast.*Brunch: Breakfast Items, Onion Soup, Roast Beef, Chili Dogs, Italian Roasted Potatoes, Chicken Nugget, Asparagus, Corn, Cake.*Dinner: Pepper Pot Soup, Pepper Steak, Lasagna, Shrimp Scampi, Chili Dogs, Rice Pilaf, Cauliflower Polonaise, Asparagus, Cake.

Monday, September 15*Breakfast: Hominy Grits, Oven Fried Bacon, Minced Beef, Asstd. Omelets, Eggs to Order, Italian Roasted Potatoes, French Toast.*Lunch: Cream of Potato Soup, Chipper Salmon Fish, Beef Stroganoff, Manicotti Cheese, Egg Noodles, Oven Brown Potatoes, Carrots, Broccoli, Cake, Ice Cream..*Speed line: Pizza.*Dinner: Beef Noodle Soup, Spaghetti w/ Meat Balls, Roast Pork, Oven Fried Chicken, Mashed Potatoes, Collard Greens, Peas & Carrots, Cake.

Tuesday, September 16*Breakfast: Farina, Creamed Sausage w/Biscuit, Baked Sausage Patties, Canadian Bacon, Asstd. Omelets, Eggs to Order, Hash Brown Potatoes, Waffles . *Lunch: Spanish Soup, Beef Tacos, Fish Tacos, Beef Enchiladas, Chicken Fiesta, Mexican Rice, Mexican Corn Bread, Broccoli, Corn Whole Kernel, Refried Beans, Ice Cream.*Speed line: Fried Shrimp, Onion Ring, Lasagna.*Dinner: Onion Soup, Pasta Al Forno, Beef Pot Roast, Italian Sausage, Steamed Rice, Baked Hubbard Squash, Mix Vegetable, Cookies.

Wednesday, September 17*Breakfast: Rolled Oats, Creamed Beef, Bacon, Asstd. Omelets, Eggs to Order, Hash Brown Potatoes, French Toast.*Lunch: Mulligatawny Soup, BBQ Spareribs, Chicken Florencia, Penne Amatriciana, Steamed Rice, Chicken Gravy, Peas & Carrots, Cauliflower, Cake, Ice Cream.*Speed line: Grilled Cheese/Hamburger, Turkey Burger, Fried Bacon, Baked Beans, French Fried Potatoes.*Dinner: Chicken noodles Soup, Roast Turkey, Beef Pot Pie w/ Biscuit Topping, Pasta Chef, Steamed Rice, Green Beans, Carrots, Cake.

Thursday, September 18*Breakfast: Hominy Grits, Corned Beef Hash, Bacon, Asstd. Omelets, Eggs to Order, Hash Brown Potatoes, French Toast.*Lunch: Cream of Broccoli Soup, Manicotti, Beef Rib Prime, Chicken Cordon Bleu, F.F. Shrimp, Rice Pilaf, Baked Potatoes, Brown Gravy, Steamed Asparagus, Peas & Carrots, Cake, Ice Cream. *Dinner: Beef Noodle Soup, Steak Ranchero, Penne Alfredo, Fishwich, Steamed Rice, Seasoned Carrots, Corn, Cake.

Friday, September 19*Breakfast: Rolled Oats, Grilled Sausage Patties, Bacon, Asstd. Omelets, Eggs to Order, Hash Brown Potatoes, Waffles.*Lunch: New England Clam Chowder, Baked Salmon Fish , Salisbury Steak w/ Mushroom Sauce, Penne Alfredo, Roasted Garlic Potatoes, Steamed Asparagus, Cauliflower, Cookies Ice Cream.*Speed line: Asstd. Pizza.*Dinner: Cream Of Mushroom Soup, Cantonese Spareribs, Chicken in Orange Sauce, Spaghetti w/ Tuna, Rice Pilaf, Steamed Whole Corn, Cabbage, Cookies.

WASHINGTON (NNS) -- Two Navy energy programs and two specific energy projects were recognized by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) as winners of their 2014 Federal Energy and Water Management Awards, Naval Facilities Engineering Command announced Aug. 15.

The awards recognize individuals, groups and agencies for their outstanding contributions in the areas of energy efficiency, water conservation and the use of advanced and renewable energy technologies at federal facilities.

"We are extremely pleased and honored to be recognized by the Department of Energy for our energy accomplishments," said Rear Adm. Kate Gregory, commander, Naval Facilities Engineering Command. "Energy conservation is a high priority at all of our bases, and these programs reflect our ongoing commitment in meeting the secretary of the Navy's energy goals."

Energy programs at Naval Air Station (NAS) Oceana and Naval District Washington (NDW) were recognized as among the best of all federal agencies. Specifically, NAS Oceana's program was singled out for reducing overall energy consumption by implementing a variety of energy efficiency initiatives, including retro-commissioning heat pumps and installing energy efficient upgrades to base lighting.

In Fiscal Year (FY) 2013, NAS Oceana reduced energy intensity by approximately 52 percent below the FY 2003 baseline. Water intensity was reduced by 24 percent from the FY 2007 baseline.

To achieve these reductions, the NAS Oceana energy team primarily focused on implementing new technologies to improve existing systems and by increasing equipment performance to further reduce energy consumption.

Of special note was NAS Oceana's Distributed Energy Teams (DET) program. It's an innovative energy awareness strategy that is expected to encourage competitive energy conscious behaviors. The DETs are organized in ways that encourage a natural, friendly, competitive environment and each DET will have on its team a junior officer, as well as a Sailor from the commands senior enlisted leadership. The DETs consists of tenant commands, squadrons, departments, activities or even special events like 5k runs or base-wide picnics. The program seeks to infuse the energy awareness program with interesting, informative, and diversified activities to maintain program interest and command involvement and, at the same time, to be self-administered and self-sustaining.

The other Navy energy program singled out by the DOE was NDW for its reduction of a nearly 19 percent energy intensity reduction and 13 percent water intensity reduction. NDWs comprehensive energy program focuses on five energy pillars: energy security, energy information, energy efficiency, renewable energy/alternative fuels, and energy culture. NDW executed and evaluated a variety of promising initiatives in FY 2013 to reduce energy, water and fuel consumption.

These initiatives included: deployment of Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) smart grid technologies to collectively and precisely monitor, predict, control and respond to building and utility management systems; standup of a mobile retro commissioning team and deployment of renewable energy teams throughout NDW to help activities reduce energy (which created 50 megawatts of potential renewable energy opportunities); standup of a transportation working group that focuses on fuel data collection, analysis and reduction; and the standup of a Shore Operations Center that conducts and coordinates system monitoring, staff administration, and dispatch.

"Deploying new energy technologies is only part of the answer," said Gregory. "Instituting programs that change our behavior and culture, like those at Naval Air Station Oceana and Naval District Washington, is another critical component in achieving our energy goals."

One of the specific energy projects recognized by the DOE was a 13.78 megawatt solar photovoltaic (PV) system at Naval Air Weapons Station (NAWS) China Lake, California. It's the largest solar plant in the Navy, and by using high-efficiency solar panels, generates more than 30 percent of NAWS' annual energy load.

The plant is the first 20 year Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) awarded under federal legislation 10 USC 2922a. The third party developer is responsible for the construction, operation and maintenance of the system. Under the agreement, NAWS will purchase $80 to $100 million worth of energy at a negotiated price during the next 20 years. The project provides approximately $13 million in energy cost avoidance and requires no start-up costs from the Navy.

To make this project possible, an extraordinary level of effort went into market research, technical analysis, industry partnership, navigation of multifaceted regulations and incentives and preparation of complex acquisition documentation. During 18 months of discussions, the NAWS energy team successfully negotiated the terms and conditions that satisfied both government and private financing requirements for a PPA. Using the knowledge gained from the experience, the Navy will now be able to streamline the approval process and pave the way for new PPAs.

The other energy system recognized was the energy generation reconfiguration savings project at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti. Camp Lemonnier generates all of its own power from diesel generators. In FY 2013, the camp reconfigured energy production by removing its least efficient generators, connecting their two power plants, and when electrical loads permitted, by giving preferential operation to the most efficient power plant generators. In addition, air conditioning units were replaced with high efficiency units. These projects saved 61,000 British Thermal Units (MBTUs), a nine percent energy consumption reduction, with a cost avoidance of $2 million annually. Annual reduction of greenhouse gas emissions amounted to almost 4,760 metric tons of carbon dioxide.

US Department of Energy recognizes Navy's energy effortsBY DON ROCHONNaval Facilities Engineering Command Public Affairs


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How to prepare your home and family for a floodBY AMANDA HERRINGField Office Assistant, American Red Cross NAS Sigonella

NAS SIGONELLA, Sicily - “Flooding is a reality here in Sigonella. In 2005 Marinai flooded and families were stranded in their homes until rescue crews could get to them, which in some cases took days. People tend to think these things can’t or won’t happen to them so they aren’t properly prepared,” stated Red Cross Disaster Action Team member, Electronics Technician 1st Class (ET1) James Herring. Floods are among the most frequent and costly natural disasters that can occur and it is important to prepare your home and your family to minimize the damage and ensure your family’s safety.

The most important aspect of preparing is having a preparedness kit ready to go in case you need to evacuate. Items you should include in your kit are:

- Water—at least a 3-day supply- Food—at least a 3-day supply - Flashlight- Extra batteries- First Aid kit- Medications and medical items Multi-purpose tool- Sanitation and personal hygiene items- Copies of personal documents - Cell phone with chargers- Family and emergency contact information- Emergency blanket- Baby supplies (bottles, formula, baby food, diapers)- Pet supplies (collar, leash, ID, food, carrier, bowl)- Tools/supplies for securing your home- Extra clothing, hat and sturdy shoes- Rain gear- Insect repellent and sunscreen- Camera for photos of damageBeing ready to evacuate at a moment’s notice can be a key factor in getting your family to safety before it’s too late. When evacuating, it is ideal to head to an area on higher

ground that is less likely to be affected by rising floodwater. It’s also important to stay away from floodwaters. If there is a flowing stream of water that is above your ankles, do not try to cross it or walk through it; turn around and find another route. It is also important to keep your children out of the floodwaters. These waters can often be contaminated and they contain hidden dangers such as potholes or sharp objects that can easily injure someone. When driving, if you come upon a flooded road do not try to drive through it. As the water continues to rise it can become more difficult to operate your vehicle safely and if the water is moving quickly enough your car can be swept away.

“Floods can happen with little to no warning so if you aren’t prepared ahead of time, you may not have a chance to get everything you need or get your family to safety in time. And no one wants to think about what could happen if you don’t get out,” commented Red Cross Disaster Services Chair, Katie Connolly.

To learn more about preparing for a flood, join the Red Cross Disaster Action Team on Saturday, September 13, at 5 p.m. for the Flood Safety Pool Party at Splashers Pool on NAS 1. For more information contact the Red Cross Disaster Services Chair, Katie Connolly at [email protected].

American Red Cross volunteer Eve Brettell shows Electronics Technician 2nd Class Benjamin Arndt what items go in a disaster preparedness kit. Volunteers set up an informational table in front of the NEX 7 Day shop on NAS 2 to help educate the community on preparedness. (U.S. Navy photo by Electronics Technician 1st Class James Herring)


NAS SIGONELLA, Sicily - All U.S. service members married to other U.S. service members are requested to check their LES to see if they are missing FSGLI Coverage. If so, they should immediately update their Record of Emergency/Dependency Application (also known as a Page 2) and/or submit their FSGLI 8286A application to ensure their FSGLI coverage is started.

Recently, BUPERS discovered that military-to-military couples married after January 2, 2013 were in fact not receiving the FSGLI that they may have assumed was automatically in place. While this coverage may be verified by a service member simply reading their LES, a random survey of junior and senior Sailors revealed that most believed that this family life insurance coverage is AUTOMATIC once the sponsor's Record of Emergency/Dependency Application (RED/DA or Page 2) was updated for the purpose of marriage to a civilian or another service member.

Per Prudential FSGLI application form 8286A: ''By law, if you are insured under SGLI and your spouse is not a member of the uniformed services, your spouse is automatically insured for $100,000 or the amount of your SGLI coverage, whichever is less. If your spouse is also a member of the uniformed services and you were married on or after January 2, 2013, spouse FSGLI coverage is not automatic."

NAVADMIN 188/13, announced the cancellation of automatic Family Service Members' Group Life Insurance (FSGLI) enrollment of spouses (active and reserve) who are military members and the intent to reimburse members who had premiums incorrectly deducted from their pay accounts.

Sailors who married military members prior to Jan. 1, 2013 had their military spouses automatically enrolled in FSGLI and their premiums automatically withdrawn.

The National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) 2013 repealed this auto-enrollment. However, Sailors who married military members between Jan. 2, 2013, and April 5, 2013, had erroneous automatic FSGLI premiums withheld, but were not enrolled in FSGLI and had no coverage. These erroneous payments were returned and members had to reapply for FSGLI coverage. The retroactive deductions created significant debts on members' accounts. As they were already covered under SGLI, the Department of Defense pursued a change in the law to repeal the automatic enrollment of in-service spouses in FSGLI to relieve service members' from the burden of debts created by the retroactive deduction of premiums from their account to meet the letter of the law.

The 2013 NDAA, Public Law 112-239, repealed the requirement to automatically enroll military-to-military spouses effective the date it was signed (January 2, 2013). This means that members married to other service members on January 2, 2013 or later would NOT be automatically enrolled in FSGLI. However, members married to members prior to that date have been properlyenrolled in FSGLI. They may still decline coverage on a VA Form 8286A if they desire, but again, NOT retroactively. In-service spouses may still be enrolled in FSGLI on a VA Form 8286A, but will no longer be automatically enrolled if married on or after January 2, 2013.

For more information contact your Command Pass Coordinator or Personnel Support Detachment.

Dual Military families may be missing life insurance coverageBY MC1 TONY D. CURTISNAS Sigonella Public Affairs

NAS Sigonella, Sicily - “What do I say to someone who is contemplating suicide? How do I disable a suicide plan? What are the signs and stressors of suicidal ideations? Who are the caregivers who provide professional help to those encountering difficult times?” These are just a few of the important questions that are often raised during the Suicide Prevention Month of September.

On September 3 and 4, the ASIST workshop provided answers to those crucial questions and was conducted at the NAS 1 Chapel by Dr. Ron Ringo and his wife Shirley. Dr. Ringo is a CREDO facilitator and a retired Navy chaplain who teaches a number of classes, ranging from personal resiliency to couple’s retreats. His wife Shirley worked for a number of years on the staff of Jack Canfield, who is best known for the series of best-selling books, entitled Chicken Soup for the Soul. As a team, the Ringos travel throughout EURAFSWA to all the installations offering relevant and timely personal enrichment courses.

During the ASIST workshop, 31 participants from NASSIG studied Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST). Suicide intervention is about disrupting and disabling the process and the plans of those who are preparing to attempt suicide. The ASIST workshop focuses on the principles of suicide intervention, but goes beyond the learning of theory. The ASIST workshop applies the principles learned and rehearses them through a number of practical exercises. The class showcases videos, highlights group discussion, and involves timely role-playing dramatizations, in ways that maximize group participation.

The ASIST workshop is a significant time of self-discovery in each student’s personal journey. It also offers an opportunity to reflect on their exposure to individuals who have had suicidal behavior, ideations, or completed suicides.

An upcoming ASIST class will be promoted in the next couple of months. In the meantime, the Religious Ministries Department conducts suicideTalk, an hour-long class on suicide prevention, on a monthly basis. These classes are not simply about stopping suicidal deaths but about affirming and sustaining a dynamic quality of life.

Beginning in September, the suicide prevention theme for the Navy is “Every Sailor, Every Day” which encourages all service members to develop stronger ties with those around us. According to the Navy Suicide Prevention website, “Emphasis will be placed on peer support, individual responsibility, open communication and bystander intervention as ongoing contributors to resilience and protective factors against suicide.”

If someone you know is experiencing suicidal thoughts, remember the simple yet profound acronym for suicide prevention...R - Recognize the potential signs and stressors of suicide — loss of relationships, excessive drinking, giving away valued items, reckless behavior, social withdrawal, etc.A - Ask whether the individual in question is thinking of taking his or her life.C - Care enough to listen and be a friend to someone in need.E - Escort the person to see Fleet Family Support counselors, the chaplain, health care professionals, or the Emergency Room.In matters of life and death, suicide prevention is a race against time. As a first responder, “Every Sailor, Every Day” can make a dramatic difference and save someone’s life

by simply caring enough to listen and to take appropriate action. For more information on upcoming CREDO and RMD events or making counseling appointments, you may call the NAS 1 Chapel at 624-3975.

Saving lives through Suicide PreventionLCDR EDwARD ERwINNAS Sigonella Religious Ministries Department

Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST) students graduate from the two day course and pose for a group photo at the NAS 1 Chapel courtyard on September 3-4. (U.S. Navy Photo by Master-at-Arms 3rd Class Darlene Nuusolia).

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