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periods for the last six months ofthe fiscal year. The belt-tightening includes cuts

to training, travel, purchasing,and base upkeep. Any non-missionessential travel is cut; trainingevents that aren’t related todeploying are cut; purchases forthings like furniture and comput-er servers are cut; and base com-manders have to cut budgets forthings like repairing runways andupgrading buildings on base. “There is a ripple effect here,”

said Rear Adm. John Kirby, Navychief of information. “If you startto cancel shipyard periods – andwe are already beginning to dothat – and you’re going to canceldepot maintenance on aircraft, itwill eat into our readiness infuture months and future years.”

Why Is There a Shortfall?The budget shortfall is being

caused by something called a “con-tinuing resolution.” So, what’sthat? Every year, congress passesa bill that funds the military forthe fiscal year (FY). When law-makers are busy, or they can’tcome to an agreement on militaryfunding, they basically tell themilitary, “Keep using last year’sbudget plan for a month or twountil we hammer out this year’sbudget plan.” The extension of lastyear’s budget into this fiscal yearis called a continuing resolution(CR). The problem with the con-tinuing resolution is that theNavy was expecting to get moremoney in 2013 for its operatingand maintenance fund, and now it

looks like we may have to keepusing the 2012 budget for the restof the year. So, we have been writ-ing 2013 checks; but, we only havea 2012 bank account. The fiscal year starts Oct. 1. We

are almost halfway through thisfiscal year, and there is a fear thatlawmakers may decide to extendthe continuing resolution throughthe end of FY-13. Navy leadershope this doesn’t happen, but theyare planning for the worst. If theCR is extended through the end ofthe fiscal year, the Navy is lookingat a $4.6 billion shortfall in theoperations and maintenance fund. “Given the great uncertainty we

face, we must enact prudent, butstringent, belt-tightening meas-ures now that will permit us tooperate the Navy and MarineCorps through the rest of this fis-cal year if the CR is extended,”said Secretary of the Navy RayMabus in a message released inJanuary.

SequestrationThe CR is forcing us to tighten

our belts to make it through theyear, but things will get eventighter if we are hit by “sequestra-tion.” Sequestration has been allover the news lately, and it is aseparate problem from the CR.Sequestration is a nine percent,across-the-board, budget cut thatwill affect all federal agencies, andit goes into effect March 1 if law-makers don’t come up with a planto cut the federal deficit.

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Crime Statistics SummaryReview what happened between

Feb. 4 and Feb. 10, 2013.

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NaplesElementarySchoolHolds AnnualSpellingBee

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3rd Annual ‘Naples GotTalent’ Competition

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Wildcats Finish SeasonStrong Saturday

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Cheerleaders and NFLAlumni Visit Naples

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The Navy is looking down thebarrel of some serious budgetshortfalls that are going to affectevery Sailor in one way or another.To deal with the issue, the Navyhas a plan in motion to make themoney last through the end of thefiscal year.The Navy’s cost-cutting plan has

some pretty tough measures. Themost visible measure is the deci-sion to indefinitely delay thedeployment of the Harry S.Truman Carrier Strike Group. TheTruman strike group was sup-posed to deploy Feb. 8. This delayaffects the Navy’s forward pres-ence, but most of the current, cost-cutting plan is designed not toimpact forward-operating forces.Most of the cuts are focused onstateside units, but the cuts won’thit individual Sailors in their wal-lets. Also, the Navy announced Feb. 8

the aircraft carrier USS AbrahamLincoln (CVN 72) refueling com-plex overhaul will not start due toa lack of funding. “Number one, it won’t affect your

pay. Number two, it won’t affectyour retirement. Number three, it

won’t affect your medical coverage…” said Chief of Naval OperationsAdm. Jonathan Greenert duringan all-hands call in January. Healso said family programs won’t beaffected.

So What?If the plan doesn’t affect your pay

or benefits, what does it affect, andwhy should “Joe Sailor” care? Oneof the obvious effects is uncertaindeployment schedules. “As we work through the fiscal

challenges, there are going to besome decisions that are going tohave to be made to ensure that wehave the ready forces available,”said Master Chief Petty Officer ofthe Navy (MCPON) Mike Stevens.“So, there may be some uncertain-ty at times as to what is deployingand when it’s deploying as wework through these challenges.We’ll do our best to mitigate that…” The toughest cuts in this phase

of the plan are the cuts in ship ops,flying hours and maintenance. TheNavy is saving $670 million bymaking cuts in steaming and fly-ing hours. The plan also cancels allsurface ship maintenance periodsand aircraft depot maintenance

Carnevale Celebrations in Italy

Rough Seas Ahead

By MC1 Brett Cote, Navy News Service

A parade participant smiles at onlookers as her group walks past Piazza del Giudice in Capua Sunday. The yearly celebration in Capua, only 8 miles from Support Site, included concerts, parades, traditional games and streets lined with food carts. Farm tractors managed to slowlypull massive floats filled with musicians through the tight alleyways of the city. Children seemed to have endless supplies of silly string andbags of confetti that were thrown enthusiastically in the air, or at each other. Carnevale celebrations took place all over Italy this week. See

more photos on page 7. (Photo by MC1 Travis Simmons)

How the Continuing Resolution andSequestration Impact the Navy

see ROUGH SEAS AHEAD Page 7

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High School Athletic Fields Off Limits Remainder ofSchool YearNaples High School athletic fields (i.e., the grass

fields inside the track and adjacent to stadium bleach-ers) are unavailable for use by community membersduring the remainder of the school year. Communitymembers can still run on the track but are requestedto stay off grass areas in order to preserve field integri-ty during the upcoming spring sports season. Othergrass fields throughout Support Site remain available.Community members who need to use the high schoolfields for major events or games should submit formalrequests to the school’s front office. For more informa-tion, contact Steve Williams, the facility manager, atDSN: 629-4061 or 081-811-4061.

Schedule for Issuing New Base Access Passes toItalian PersonnelTo complete the transition to a new base access sys-

tem for Italian personnel, NSA Naples will issueinstallation access passes to affected personnel inaccordance with the schedule below. After March 22,personnel in possession of legacy installation accesspasses will be denied unescorted base access. Italianpersonnel should bring their current ID and completedpass application to the Capo or Support Site Pass & IDOffice between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m., on the days theircommand or department is designated to do so. Formore information, call Capo’s Pass & ID Office at DSN:626-4955 or Support Site’s office at DSN: 629-4264.

Date Command / DepartmentToday . . . . . . . . . . . . . Defense Logistics Agency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Defense Reutilization and

Marketing Office. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . NSA Naples SupplyFeb. 18-22 . . . . . . . . . NAVSUPP Fleet Logistics

Center SigonellaFeb. 25-March 1 . . . . Public Works DepartmentMarch 4-8. . . . . . . . . . Naval Facilities Engineering

Command Europe, Africa,Southwest Asia

March 11-15. . . . . . . . All other commands anddepartments

March 18-22. . . . . . . . Stragglers

NSA Naples CNIC Website in Transition, VisitFacebook for UpdatesDue to a system upgrade of CNIC websites, infor-

mation routinely updated and available on NSANaples pages may not be current. For the latestupdates, continue following PAO Notes and visitingthese Facebook pages: • NSA Naples (www.facebook.com/NSANaples)• Morale, Welfare and Recreation (www.facebook.

com/mwrnaples) • Human Resources Office (http://goo.gl/A6UMf)

Current Reel Time Movie Theater Show Times arePosted on FacebookMovie listings and show times for the Reel Time

movie theater at Support Site can be found onMWR’s Facebook page (www.facebook.com/mwr-naples), in the Panorama base paper and atwww.mwritt.org. Due to a worldwide upgrade ofCNIC websites, movie show times and other timelyinformation are not current on the NSA Naples webpage. Updated information will be posted once theupgrade is complete.

Now: Patient Survey Open in Advance of HospitalInspectionThe U.S. Naval Hospital (USNH) Naples patient sur-

vey is now open online athttps://www.research.net/s/USNAVHOSP-NAPLES-MEDIG-BENEFICI-ARY-SURVEY. Hospital staff and all community mem-bers who regularly receive naval medical care in Naplesare encouraged to complete the survey. Results will beused in conjunction with a hospital inspection in Marchto assess the quality of care provided at USNH Naplesfacilities. For more information, contact Lt. Cmdr.Kathryn Garner at DSN: 629-6352 or 081-811-6352.

Now: Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Center OpenThe Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) center is

now open. Both the one-on-one program and the self-help clinic are by appointment only. Community mem-bers must call DSN: 626-4576 or 081-568-4576. TheVITA center is located at Capo on the first floor of theAdmin I building. The center will be open on weekdaysfrom 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. If your command has on-site taxsupport, look for information posted in your workspace.

Feb. 15: Uniform-of-the-Day Rule in Effect at PSDand NAVPTOEffective Feb. 15, the uniform of the day is required

for all active duty service members conducting offi-cial business at Personnel Support Detachment(PSD) Naples and the Navy PassengerTransportation Office (NAVPTO). Unless servicemembers are on leave and have valid leave papers intheir possession, no exceptions will be made. If youhave questions, contact PSD/NAVPTO at DSN: 626-5787/5835 or 081-568-5787/5835.

Feb. 15: NCTS Naples Heritage Celebration at Capo Naval Computer and Telecommunications Station

(NCTS) Naples is scheduled to celebrate five decadesof its history Feb. 15 during a heritage presentationin the Capo theater. The event is open to all commu-nity members. NCTS Naples is scheduled to observecolors in the Capo piazza at 8 a.m., conduct anawards ceremony in the theater at 8:30 a.m., andbegin the heritage presentation at 9:15 a.m. The uni-form for all NCTS Naples military personnel isService Dress Blues. All other attendees may wearthe uniform of the day or appropriate civilian attire.

Feb. 15: Deadline for NOSC ScholarshipApplicationsThe deadline for Naples Overseas Spouses’ Club

(NOSC) scholarship applications for the 2013-2014school year is Feb. 15. Applications are now available

online (www.noscitaly. com) andopen to U.S. service members,civilian personnel, and their fam-ily members pursuing an under-graduate or graduate degree.NOSC scholarships are awardedbased on merit only, not financialneed. More than $43,000 in schol-arship money was awarded to 30community members last year.For more information, send anemail to noscscholarship@gmail.com.

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From Panorama staff reports

If you weren’t at lastSunday’s ‘Naples GotTalent’ finale, youmissed a great show.The Naples militarycommunity has tonsof talent, and the 10contestants who com-peted for the ultimateprize – two round-trip airplane ticketsto anywhere in theU.S. – displayedexceptional talent inboth dance and musi-cal artistry. My fami-ly and I had a won-derful time as did all who attended. Thank you to the USOleadership and cadre of volunteers who put in a lot of hardwork and effort to pull off the big event. The USO’s supporthas been superb and we owe this wonderful organizationour heartfelt thanks for all they do for our community.Congratulations to the winner, Utilitiesman 2nd ClassJoshua Ledestich from the Public Works Department. ThisSeabee can sing! It turns out that UT2 Ledestich was pic-tured on the front page of last week’s Panorama breakinga slab of concrete for the restroom renovation at CarneyPark. He doesn’t always carry that sledgehammer. As Iunderstand it, he picks up the microphone quite frequent-ly as the lead vocalist for local rock band “Under theCovers.” It was great to see UT2 and all the contestants onstage sharing their remarkable gifts. A Special thanks toour judges including guest judge Rear Adm. Roegge, Mrs.Jackie Washington and Petty Officer Francisco for theNavy Band!There is another ongoing effort that I would like to solic-

it community support for as well. The school nurse atNaples Middle and High School has organized a bone mar-row registration drive. The full details are listed in basenotes, but know that on Feb. 26 and 27 there will be oppor-tunities for community adults to add their information tothe National Marrow Donor registry. U.S. doctors are con-stantly in search of a bone marrow donor who matchestheir patient’s tissue type, and this is our chance to help.Stations will be set up at Support Site where oral swabswill be collected from willing and able community mem-bers. Medical data extracted from these swabs will berecorded for inclusion in the registry. The recent return ofone of our students to the U.S. for a bone marrow trans-plant is a solemn reminder that registering today canpotentially save a life tomorrow. Please consider the goodthat could come of your participation in this program andcome by to participate in the testing. Your selflessness willcertainly serve the greater good and may save a life. I’m certainly glad that the long weekend is here. It’s a

great opportunity for many to go on a trip and extend thoseValentine’s Day plans! If you’re hitting the road this morn-ing or tonight, please pay attention to any weather advi-sories and drive carefully. If you are headed to the skislopes up north, stay alert, plan ahead, and have appro-priate snow gear in your car. You can be fined if you are inan area that requires snow tires and/or chains and you donot have them. Also, please don’t drive if you drink. Yourlife and the lives of others around you depend on it.Whether or not you are traveling or staying local, please

continue to remain vigilant. Avoid complacency and speakup if something doesn’t look right. Remember S5I – SeeSomething Suspicious, Say Something Immediately. Besure to report anything suspicious to base security dis-patch at 081-568-5638 or 081-568-5639. We all play a vitalrole in keeping our personnel and families safe.

I hope to see everyone safe andsound after the holiday break. Take care!

Captain’s Corner•• ••

By Capt. Scott Gray

NSA Commanding Officer

In the Feb. 8 Panorama edition,there was a misspelling withthe age 11 local winner in ‘Free-Throw Championships at TeenCenter.’ The correct name isDanielle Connelly.

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

VOLUNTEERS NEEDEDCLUB BEYOND is searching for volunteers to serve as Adult Leaders.

Leaders assist in planning, setup and conducting small group meetingswith students in grades 7 through 12. Leadership training lasts a month.If interested, please contact Arturo Paulino at apaulino@clubbeyond.orgfor an appointment.

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

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

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

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

THE NAPLES OVERSEAS SPOUSES CLUB (NOSC) is seeking membersto serve as volunteers at its thrift store. When the store is open, NOSCmembers are needed to help with sorting, merchandising, bagging, andrunning the cash register. When the store is closed, we need assistancewith preparing the store for shopping. Call us at 081-811-4200 or e-mail usat noscitaly@gmail.com to sign up for training.

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

ANIMALS WITHOUT LIMITS (AWL) is searching for volunteers who wantto help at our Animal Hospice in Lago Patria. We also need volunteers fordifferent projects on the Support Site base. For more information, pleasecontact us at awlrescueteam@gmail.com or director@animalswithoutlim-its.com.

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

TUTORING OPPORTUNITY Do you want to work hands-on with college-oriented students? Do you want to make a difference in a student's life?Naples Middle/High School is looking for motivated community memberswith college experience to become AVID (Advancement Via IndividualDetermination) tutors. Training will be provided. Please contact VicePrincipal David Martin at david.martin@eu.dodea.edu or AVID CounselorJoseph Selina at selina.joseph@eu.dodea.edu.

NAPLES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL PTA is searching for people who wantto lead the PTA during the 2012-2013 school year. PTA board members areelected every year and committee chairs are appointed every year. If youare interested in a board or chair position, please e-mail Angel Neese atitwife2000@yahoo.com.

ONGOING/ON THE HORIZONCLUB BEYOND is a youth group run by Naval Support Activity Naples

Religious Ministries. Club Beyond is open to children in grades 7 through12, and meets Wednesdays at 5:30 p.m. in the Chapel Fellowship Hall atthe Support Site. For more information, please contact Arturo at apauli-no@clubbeyond.org.

WOMEN, INFANTS, CHILDREN (WIC) OVERSEAS PROGRAM isoffered at NSA Naples. Women who are pregnant, breastfeeding, postpar-tum or have an infant or child under the age of five may qualify for the pro-gram. WIC Overseas is a nutrition education program that provides nutri-tious supplemental foods. Contact WIC Overseas at 081-811-4962.

THE NAPLES AREA SECOND CLASS PETTY OFFICERS ASSO -CIATION is a newly founded association that meets twice a month anddiscusses upcoming community outreach opportunities and charity events.For more information, contact IT2 Pablo Baez at DSN 626-6141 or MA2Michael Bradley DSN 626-5595.

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

BOY SCOUT TROOP 007 holds troop meetings every Monday from 6:30 to8 p.m. in the Support Site Community Center. E-mail the Scoutmaster at007troop@gmail.com or visit the website at sites.google.com/site/boyscout-troop007naples.

SEVENTH DAY ADVENTIST WORSHIP SERVICE will take place everySaturday at the Support Site Chapel from 9 a.m. to noon. The schedule isas follows: Sabbath school, 9:15 to 10:15 a.m.; songs and praise, 10:15 to10:45 a.m.; divine service, 10:45 a.m. to noon. For more information, pleasecontact Paolo at 334-906-0994.

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

CONNECT THE TOTS CLUB unites families with children from newbornto pre-school age within the Naples military community. Club eventsinclude monthly coffee mornings and birthday parties, weekly playgroups,craft activities and more. For more information, visit www.meetup.com/Connect-the-Tots-Club.

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Italian News Briefs•• ••

Compiled by Teresa Merola

Dinosaur Exhibit Extended Until AprilThe “Days of the Dinosaur” exhibition in Naples has

been visited for more than 80,000 people in just fourmonths and is exceptionally extended until April 1. Thereare fifty models of dinosaurs which are faithfully repro-duced by a team of paleontologists. Some of the modelsmove their eyes and legs, and even breathe. There is theferocious Tyrannosaurus rex, the Archaeopteryx, and thegigantic Brachiosaurs, which is 14 meters high and 26meter long. The last room displays the biggest and mostferocious predator on Earth, the Spinosaurs. The exhibi-tion is located inside the Albergo dei Poveri in PiazzaCarlo III. It is open from Tuesday to Friday from 10 a.m.to 1 p.m., and Saturday/Sunday from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.Entry free is € 10.

Police Search Finds Cellphones Used in Vote RiggingPolice found 320 cellphones in a suspected criminal

home in Naples. They thought there were parts of a drugdealing operation, but further investigation brought upthat those cellphones were used to vote in a television tal-ent show in which the camorra man’s 13-year-old daugh-ter was a contestant last year. The girl came in second onthe show thanks to all the friends, relatives and neighborsin her town who voted via phone calls and text messages.After voting, the man collected the phones, put them in aplastic bag and hid them for possible use. The man wasarrested last week on suspicion of mafia association andbeing involved in shipping drugs from Spain to Italy.Police believe he is the head of a powerful clan based inNaples.

Danish Diplomats Charged 600 Euro at RestaurantLast week a Danish couple returned from a vacation in

Venice and filed an official complaint with the Italian

embassy in Copenhagen. The diplomat’s complaint wasrelated to the outrageous charge for a meal of fried fishand prawns in a central restaurant in Venice. The chargewas 600 euro because, according to the restaurantresponse, the prawns were added to their fried fish plateand this caused the bill up.

Tommy Passes AwayTommy, the loyal dog that became a celebrity for attend-

ing services at the Italian church where his owner’s funer-al took place, died of a heart attack in his sleep onTuesday. The daughter of the owner, through Facebooklast week, said Tommy was hospitalized in a vet clinic andwas in serious condition. The half-breed dog receivedmany messages of encouragement.

Gynecologists and Midwives Make Historical ProtestFor the first time in Italy, gynecologists and midwives

staged a protest. They went on strike Tuesday to protestagainst government health cuts and against the variousproblems their sector faces. They continued to deliver nat-ural births, but no scheduled Caesarians. Less than 1,100births happened Tuesday because of the postponement ofscheduled Caesarians during the 24-hour protest.

Gold-Medal Wrestler Appeals Olympic DecisionThe Italian gold-medal wrestler Andrea Minguzzi

appealed to the International Olympic Committee’s deci-sion to eliminate wrestling from its program at the 2020games. He won the gold at the 2008 Beijing summergames. He hops all national federations would make theirvoices heard in September to get the IOC to change itsdecision. According to Minguzzi, wrestling is a sportwhich is not widely seen, but it is widely practiced and insome countries it is even the national sport.

Feb. 15: Deadline to Sign Up for Organized Trip to SSC Napoli MatchNapoli Nation, a SSC Napoli fan club for base com-

munity members, is organizing a trip to a SSCNapoli soccer match scheduled March 1 at 8:45 p.m.The deadline to sign up is Feb. 15 by 7 p.m. All per-sonnel and families are invited to attend and round-trip transportation from the Support Site to SanPaolo Stadium is included. For pricing informationand to sign up, contact the club’s president at cellnumber 346-316-0824 or bowend12@hotmail.com.

Feb. 21: Baby Basics ClassA class on newborn care (bundling, diapering and

bathing), feeding, baby health, and safety is sched-uled to be held Feb. 21 from 9 a.m. to noon. The classis open to U.S. military and NATO ID cardholdersand will be held in the Navy Marine Corps ReliefSociety (NMCRS) office located in room G-16 of theAdmin II building at Capo. To register for the classand for more information, call NMCRS at DSN: 626-3913 or 081-568-3913.

Feb. 23: Volunteer Firefighter Information Meeting U.S. military members interested in serving in the

NSA Naples Auxiliary Fire Fighting Force (AFFF) areinvited to attend an informational meeting. The meetingwill be held Feb. 23 at 10 a.m. in the Support Site fire sta-tion and will include a discussion of pre-certificationrequirements as well as a tutorial of fire station missions.AFFF consists of U.S. service members who volunteer toaugment and support NSA Naples fire and emergencyservices during real-world events. Formal training forAFFF volunteers is scheduled to begin in March. Formore information, contact Asst. Chief of Training RichRivers at DSN: 626-5925 or 081-568-5925.

Feb. 23: Asian Antiques and Furniture AuctionThe 16th Asian Antiques and Furniture Auction is

scheduled to be held in the Naples High School gymFeb. 23 from 11 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. The auction is opento all community members and will include morethan 300 items such as decorated porcelain, lamps,mirrors, crystal and paintings. The entry fee is $5.Proceeds will support high school programs throughthe Parent-Teacher-Student Association and AthleticBooster Club. For more information, contact Lt. j.g.David Coon at DSN: 626-6715 or 081-568-6715.

Feb. 26/27: Bone Marrow Registration DriveA bone marrow registration drive will be held in the

Naples High School atrium Feb. 26 from 10 a.m. to 6p.m. The drive will again be held Feb. 27 from 10a.m. to 8 p.m. in the Navy Exchange food court atSupport Site. All U.S. service members, civilian per-sonnel and immediate family members (ages 18-60and in good general health) are eligible to partici-pate. After completing a registration form, four oralswabs will be collected from a participant’s cheek.Swab samples will be tested to obtain human leuko-cyte antigen (HLA) tissue type information for inclu-sion in the National Marrow Donor registry. Formore information, contact Cristina Hall, the schoolnurse, at DSN: 629-4010 or 081-811-4010.

Feb. 28: Navy College Office to Administer ACTThe Navy College Office is scheduled to administer

the ACT on Feb. 28. The test will also be adminis-tered April 18 and May 23. The college office offers aversion of the ACT that does not require an essay.The SAT will be administered March 21 and June 20.Test scores are typically returned to Naples six toeight weeks after the test date. For more informa-tion, call the college office at DSN: 626-6678/6681 or081-568-6678/6681. Community members can alsosend an email to nco.naples@eu.navy.mil.

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Redskins Cheerleaders Visit Naples

Hospital Corpsman 2nd Class Adrian Williams, from U.S. Naval Hospital Naples, and his daughter say hito the Washington Redskins cheerleaders while they were signing autographs at Strikers bowling center.(Photo by MC1 Travis Simmons)

Armed Forces Entertainment's Super Bowl 2013 Tour visited the Support Site Feb. 7 to perform and signautographs. (Photo by MC1 Travis Simmons)

WashingtonRedskins cheer-leaders performfor communitymembers at theSupport SiteFitness ForumFeb. 7. The sixcheerleaderswere accompa-nied by NFLalumni playersGeorge Wrighsterand DonnieEdwards.(Photo by MC1Travis Simmons)

NFL alumni player Donnie Edwards and Redskins cheerleader Emerald pose for a photo while interactingwith Sailors on the mess decks of USS Mount Whitney (LCC 20) Feb. 6. The Armed Forces Entertainmentshow was performed on the flight deck of Mount Whitney, at the MWR Fleet Recreation Center and at theSupport Site Fitness Forum for service members and their families. (Photo courtesy of MWR)

NaplesHasTalentThe United Service Organizations

(USO) hosted the 3rd annual‘Naples Got Talent’ in NaplesAmerican High School’s cafeteriaFeb. 10, at Naval Support Activity(NSA) Naples’ Support Site.Utilitiesman 2nd Class (SCW)

Joshua Ledestich took home thetalent competition’s first placeprize of two round-trip plane tick-ets from Naples to anywhere in theUnited States courtesy of UnitedAirlines after singing Train’s“Drops of Jupiter” and FrankSinatra’s “New York, NewYork.”“I’ll probably use the tickets to

either fly home to see my wife or tofly her to Naples,” said Ledestich.“I’m just trying to let it all sink inright now.”This year’s competition had ten

contestants and featured perform-ances by past winners and the U.S.Naval Forces Europe Band’s rockband, ‘Flagship.’ “I was blown away with the level

of talent at this year’s competition,”said Information Systems Tech -nician 2nd Class (IDW) NicholasGunnett, as signed to NavalComputers and Telecommunica -tions Station Naples. “I was sur-prised to see that much talent comeout of a community of this size.”The ten contestants all performed

one performance each during the

first round. A panel of judges chosetheir top five to compete in the finalround of the competition. Thejudges for this year’s contest wereU.S. Naval Forces Europe Band’sMusician 2nd Class AndrewFrancisco, former ‘Naples GotTalent’ winner Jackie Washingtonand Rear Admiral Frederick J.Roegge, deputy commander of U.S.6th Fleet. “It was almost impossible to

choose a winner from the top five,”said Francisco. “They all showedthey were very talented and any ofthose five could have won this com-petition.”After the top five performed, the

winner was determined by theaudience. Each member of theaudience was given opportunity tovote for who they think deserved towin. The three participants withthe most votes won prizes. Intelligence Specialist 3rd Class

(IDW) Eileen Sempa won secondplace and a $150 gift card fromMedMotors Volvo. ‘Marsupio,’ a

local band made up from differentmembers of the NSA Naples com-munity, was awarded the thirdplace prize of dinner for four at theHard Rock Cafe in Rome. The topthree performers were also awardwith trophies.“I had a blast performing this

year,” said Sempa. “It was an amaz-ing experience and I was happy tobe able to have my best friends onstage dancing with me while Isang.”Admission to the event was free to

the community. By the time theshow started, all the seats werefilled and more people stood alongthe back wall to watch the perform-ances.“I had a great time watching all of

these talented people showcasetheir abilities,” said InformationSystems Technician 2nd Class(IDW) Nicholas Gunnett. “It’salways good to see the communitycome together and this event gaveour community the opportunity tosee the great talent that exists hereat NSA Naples.”This event would not have been

able to happen without the supportUSO Naples was able to get fromthe NSA Naples community. USONaples Operations Manager LuisaMazzella said more than 1,000 vol-unteer hours helped make thisevent a reality.“It takes a lot of hard work from a

lot of different people to put togeth-er an event like this, but the posi-tive feedback we get is alwaysworth the effort,” said Mazzella.“As long as we continue to have areceptive community, we will con-tinue to do what we can to provideevents like this for our community.”For more information on what

USO Naples is doing in the futurecheckout their Facebook page athttp://www.facebook. com/uson-aples or contact Luisa Mazzella at626-5713.

By MC2 Josh Bennett,

Navy Public Affairs Support Element-

East Detachment Europe

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

• Feb. 17 — Alateen Support Group, 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. (for ages 12-18), Support Site FFSC.

• Feb. 19 — Introduction to Basic Italian Language andConversation, 9 a.m. to noon, Support Site FFSC.

• Feb. 19 — Al-Anon Support Group, 6 p.m. to 7 p.m., Support SiteFFSC.

• Feb. 20 — Choices, Managing Your Anger, 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.,Support Site FFSC.

• Feb. 22 — Legal Assistance, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Support Site FFSC.

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

• Feb. 19 — The Italian Way, 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. • Feb. 20 — Field Trip: Go to the Mechanic & Visit HistoricalSuio, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Fleet and Family Support CenterEvents this Week From the Fleet and

Family Support Center

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

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

all requirements that must be fulfilled prior to travel. Note thatsome countries have additional entry requirements whichrequire more processing time than 30 days. Contact your ATFPdivision as soon as possible in order to assist you in meeting allrequirements.You can contact the NSA Naples ATFP office by any of the fol-

lowing means.

Phone: 081-568-5525/5595;E-mail: M-NA-NSASEC-ATdivision-GS@eu.navy.mil

Or visit the office in the Capodichino Security Precinct, Bldg.403, open from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday.

Individual Force Protection Plans

Naples January2013 birthsJan. 14: Hudson Michael Kangas, 8 pounds and 9 ounces,

son of Michelle P. Kangas and SSG Timothy A.Kangas.

Jan. 14: Francescantonio Douglas Del Prete, 8 poundsand 6 ounces, son of LT Erin N. Choromanski andPierPaolo Del Prete.

Jan. 19: Luna Violetta Alcala, 7 pounds and 8 ounces,daughter of Katariina Isola and CPO Juan P.Alcala.

Jan. 26: Audrey Porter Brown, 7 pounds and 9 ounces,daughter of Samantha E. Brown and LT Kyle P.Brown.

Jan. 27: Nathan Andrew Yee, 6 pounds and 15 ounces, sonof Victoria T. Yee and LT David A. Yee.

Jan. 31: Chloe' Yara Noel-Silva, 7 pounds and 8 ounces,daughter of Virginie A. Noel and HM2 Thiagoi A.Silva.

Jan. 31: Charlotte Capri White, 5 pounds and 14.9 oun-ces, daughter of Sarah E. White and YN1 Chad A.White.

Utilitiesman 2nd Class Joshua Ledestich, assigned to NSA NaplesPublic Works Department, receives flowers and a trophy after beingnamed the winner of 'Naples Got Talent' from the 2012 winner Yeoman2nd Class Sheena Todd, assigned to U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa.

Hospital Corpsman 3rd Class Michael Wall, assigned to U.S. Naval Hospital Naples, performs during 'NaplesGot Talent' on NSA Naples's Support Site. ‘Naples Got Talent' is an annual talent show hosted by USO. (Photosby MC2 Josh Bennett)

Are you thinking of an important project but you are feeling stuck?Do you want to develop a skill or improve your performance and

you don’t know where to start?Do you want to take care of your health and your body response

to a medical treatment or procedure?Or do you want to simply relax?Use the power of visualization to enhance your capabilities in

dealing with one or all of the above. To learn about visualizationand many other techniques that are taught in the stress manage-ment class call the FFSC at 629-6372.

FFSC Tip of the Week: VisualizationFrom the Fleet and Family Support Center

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By Ensign Alexander Washofsky, USS Mahan Public Affairs

Sailors stationed aboard the guided-missile destroy-er USS Mahan (DDG 72) participated in a communi-ty engagement project at a Haifa women’s shelterduring their port visit, Jan. 28.Members of Mahan’s chapter of Coalition of Sailors

Against Destructive Decisions (CSADD) volunteeredat Family Horizons, a shelter and rehabilitation cen-ter for distressed women in Haifa, Israel, whose mis-sion is to provide medical assistance, food, shelter,mentorship, and long-term care.“I volunteered because I genuinely like to help peo-

ple,” said Fire Controlman 3rd Class ChristopherJacob. “I like to see everyone succeed, and if there isa way I can help out a community or individual, I’ll

do whatever I can to make people’s lives better.”The Sailors spent the day performing a number of

tasks to help maintain and upkeep the shelter,repainting the kitchen, two bedrooms and a stair-well, and clearing the garden and roof of weeds anddebris.

“By helping these women feel safe, we have con-tributed to our duty as ambassadors for good,” saidFire Controlman 3rd Class Diogenes Hernandez,CSADD member. Hernandez also said CSADD islooking into Mahan’s future port visits to see howthey can best serve the local communities.Mahan, homeported out of Norfolk, Va., is current-

ly on a scheduled deployment in support of maritimesecurity operations and theater security cooperationefforts in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of responsibility.

USS Mahan Sailors Volunteer at Haifa Women’s Shelter

The Navy's semiannual Navy Family Accountability andAssessment System (NFAAS) verification is underwayrequiring all Navy personnel to verify and update their per-sonal contact information in NFAAS by March 31. NFAAS is used to account, manage, and monitor the

recovery process for Navy personnel and their familiesaffected by wide-spread catastrophic events. Outdated con-tact information can delay the Navy's ability to account forand provide assistance to affected personnel, this necessi-tating a requirement for all Sailors and civilians to updatetheir NFAAS information twice a year. "Ensuring we have the most up-to-date data on our

Sailors and civilians is paramount to the success of NFAASas the system enables us to contact everyone in the Navyfamily to provide assistance when disaster strikes." saidMr. Ed Cannon, director of Fleet and Family Readiness atCommander, Navy Installations Command. "From themany bases in hurricane and typhoon zones to placeswhere earthquakes or even manmade events occur, NFAASis the key program in our ongoing efforts to provide for thewellbeing of those who give us so much."NAVADMIN 000/13 discusses the semiannual update/ver-

ification of personal information in NFAAS by all activeduty and Reserve Sailors, Department of the Navy civilianemployees and OCONUS contractors. Sailors and civilians can log in to NFAAS at https://navy-

family. navy.mil to verify and update contact informationfor themselves and their family members. Commandingofficers are responsible to ensure compliance with this ver-ification and the Office of the Chief of Naval Operationswill review the extent to which all commands have provid-ed their information. The message also directs commands to incorporate

NFAAS updates into the command check-in and check-outprocess during permanent change of station moves.Ensuring NFAAS accuracy can assist commanding officersin accounting for their people after a wide-spread cata-strophic event.

From Commander, Navy Installations Command Public Affairs

NFAAS Information Needs to be Updated Semiannually

Military representatives from eight North African andSouthern European countries came together with the U.S.Navy for the main planning conference in support ofExercise Phoenix Express 2013 in Garmisch, Germany,Feb. 5-8.

Phoenix Express, set to take place in the spring, is anat-sea maritime exercise designed to improve cooperationamong participating nations and increase maritime safe-ty and security in the Mediterranean Sea.

The planning phase began immediately following lastyear’s exercise in the participant’s home duty locations,but the conference was necessary for planning represen-tatives to coordinate the exercise’s final details.

“Executing an exercise the size of Phoenix Expresstakes extensive preparation and planning in order toensure each nation is able to gain the maximum benefitfrom the training,” said Lt. Cmdr. Eric Moyer, U.S. 6thFleet exercise planner.

The participants discussed topics including the exer-cise’s schedule of events, communications plan, manning,the combined maritime operations center and also beganscripting exercise scenarios.

“In-person planning conferences are invaluable,” saidLt. Chase Ackerman. “The between-session breaks arealmost as important as the scheduled planning eventsbecause that is where you get to know your partners on apersonal level – their personalities, their planning styles.It helps to drive a more successful plan.”

One change for Phoenix Express 2013 is that all theleadership roles during the exercise execution will be heldby representatives from north African countries, a changefrom previous years where those positions were held bythe U.S. Navy.

“This year, our North African partners are takinggreater leadership roles in the exercise, so it’s even moreimportant for us to meet with them in these planning con-ferences, so they can take the lead in planning their areaof responsibility,” said Ackerman. “They can take a moreactive role during the planning process, giving their direc-tion and their guidance to structure the exercise organi-zation in a way familiar to them.”

Phoenix Express, in its eighth year, is one of four exer-cises in the African region designed to test skills learnedfrom previous theater security cooperation trainingevents in a regional maritime exercise. Nations scheduledto participate in the exercise are Algeria, Croatia, Egypt,Greece, Italy, Libya, Malta, Morocco, Spain, Tunisia,Turkey, and the U.S.

By Lt. Cmdr. Kim E. Dixon,

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

Nine Countries Meet to PlanExercise Phoenix Express

2013 MilitarySaves WeekProclamationSignedCapt. Scott Gray,commanding officerof Naval SupportActivity Naples,signs the 2013Military Saves Weekproclamation alongwith Brian Hill,Community Bankmanager, MelissaBradley, NavyFederal branch man-ager, and TashaHamilton, PersonalFinancialManagement coordi-nator for Fleet andFamily SupportCenter. The procla-mation calls uponmembers of theNavy family to set a personal savings or debt reduction goal, make and take action on a simple savingsplan, or take another positive wealth-building action during the week that they can sustain for the followingyear. Military Saves Week 2013 is from Feb. 25 to March 3 and will have various events at Support Site andCapodichino. (Photo by MC1 Travis Simmons)

On WatchElectronics Technician Seaman Jonathan Sanchez and Fire Control Technician 2nd Class Christopher Light standwatch aboard the amphibious command ship USS Mount Whitney (LCC 20) as it transits the Strait of Messina, Feb.10. Mount Whitney, homeported in Gaeta, Italy, is the U.S. 6th Fleet flagship and operates with a combined crewof U.S. Sailors and MSC civil service mariners. The civil service mariners perform navigation, deck, engineeringand supply service operations while military personnel aboard support communications, weapons systems andsecurity. (Photo by MC1 Collin Turner)

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USS Peleliu's (LHA 5) Diversity Team will celebrate BlackHistory Month with an entertainment ensemble with choir,dance and traditional background readings. Black History Month honors and remembers past and present

African-American legends every year. Carter G. Woodson,known as the "Father of Black History" said, "If a race has nohistory, if it has no worthwhile tradition, it becomes a negligi-ble factor in the thought of the world, and it stands in dangerof being exterminated." Woodson was the son of ex-slaves born in New Canton, Va. At

the age of 20, he earned his high school diploma. He thenreceived a Bachelor of Literature in Kentucky, followed by ashort time working as a school supervisor in the Republic of thePhilippines. The scholar returned to attend the University ofChicago, earning a bachelor's and master's degree. He went onto Harvard University in 1912 becoming the second AfricanAmerican to earn a doctorate degree. The first was WilliamEdward Burghardt (W.E.B.) Du Bois.Prior to the early 1900s, black history was "overlooked,

ignored, and even suppressed by the writers," observedWoodson. Woodson focused his research to bridge this gap. Healso founded his own publishing company, AssociatedPublishers, to write and produce books to help tell African-American history. One of his most successful books was pub-lished in 1933, "The Miseducation of the Negro."In 1915, Woodson, with Rev. Jesse E. Moorland and others,

founded the Association for the Study of Negro Life andHistory, later changed to the Association for the Study ofAfrican American Life and History (ASALH). He also createdNegro History Week on the second week of February in 1926. While this week was chosen due to the proximity of the birth-

days of President Abraham Lincoln and Frederick Douglass,both pioneers on the emancipation and equality of AfricanAmericans, Woodson also used existing traditions to "expandthe study of Black history." As early as the 1940s, the weekgrew into a month-long focus. After Woodson's death, April 3,1950, the ASALH continued to establish the month of Februaryas Black History Month, with recognition nationally in 1976."Black history is important. I grew up in the era of segrega-

tion in schools and Civil Rights movements," said Cmdr. AaronWashington, Peleliu's chief engineer and the highest rankingNavy officer in his family. "It's important to educate ouryounger generation about black history and where we camefrom." African-American pioneers paved the way for their future and

for the future of all that will come after them. These pioneersinclude agriculturist and 1941 Time magazine's "BlackLeonardo" George Washington Carver, boxing hall of famerMuhammad Ali, Tuskegee airman Daniel "Chappie" James, Jr.,first African-American Oscar winner for "Lilies in the Field"(1963) Sidney Poitier and the President of the United StatesBarack Obama."President Obama, being [African-American], is my biggest

inspiration," said Culinary Specialist 1st Class Pearl Amoako,from Ghana and first in her family to earn a bachelor's degree."He makes me want to achieve more than I ever have."

MC3 Valerie M. Grayson, USS Peleliu Public Affairs

the history behindblack history Month

Continued from Page 1 ROUGH SEAS AHEAD If sequestration goes into effect, it will cost the Navy another $4 billion on

top of the $4.6 billion shortfall the yearlong CR would cost. Navy leadershave a plan for this worst case scenario, but it isn’t pretty. If we go intosequestration, most stateside ships, squadrons and units will stop training,flying and steaming. Naval operations in and around South America willstop. There will be fewer ships and aircraft deploying worldwide, becausethe Navy will have to cancel all deployments except for Ballistic MissileDefense deployments.

What’s a Sailor to Do?MCPON said he wants Sailors to know that the Navy’s leadership is

working hard to keep the ship on course through this rough patch, andhe said individual Sailors can help by focusing on the things they cancontrol. That means getting the day-to-day mission accomplished safelyand correctly. “These might be challenges today, but they are also opportunities for us

to learn about ourselves, to learn about each other,” said Stevens. “I’mconfident that in the end, that although we are dealing with these chal-lenges today, that we will be, as a result of this, a stronger and betterforce tomorrow. Be upbeat; be confident; we’re going to be OK. I believethat with all my heart and all my soul.”

The streets of Capua Sunday. (Photo by MC1 Travis Simmons)

An American couple poses for an early morning photo in themiddle of St. Marco Square before the opening ceremony forCarnevale 2013. (Photo by IS1 Scott Wulwick)

Costumes come in many shapes and forms during theCarnevale celebrations. (Photo by IS1 Scott Wulwick)

Many people spend months or years tomake authentic and original works ofart. (Photo by IS1 Scott Wulwick)

A parade participant walks the streets of Capua. (Photo by MC1 Travis Simmons)

Continued from Page 1 CARNEVALE CELEBRATIONS IN ITALY

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ONGOING/ON THE HORIZON continuedSIGN UP FOR THE ROME MARATHON that takes place in the Eternal

City March 17, 2013. Register through race promoter Gianni Interbartolo,founder of the command-sponsored running group Le Piume Nere, andsave on registration costs. Cost is €50 until Dec. 15; €60 for registrationsbetween Dec. 15 and Jan. 31; and €70 if you register between Jan. 31 andMarch 4. Marathon participants are allowed 7 hours to complete the 26.2-mile course. For more information, contact Gianni Interbartolo at ginter-bartolo@yahoo.it.

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

CATHOLIC WOMEN OF THE CHAPEL meets monthly in the Support SiteFellowship Hall for prayer, fellowship, and learning. Child care provided.We also meet Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m. for Rosary and Thursdays at 9:30a.m. for bible study. For more information, e-mail cwocnaples@gmail.comor check out our Facebook page: Catholic Women of the Chapel - NSANaples, Italy.

HARRY S. TRUMAN LODGE No. 649 meets 6:30 p.m. every 2nd and 4thFriday of the month at 6:30 p.m. FMI, contact Kevin Baker at 338-479-7023 or hst649sec@yahoo.com, or visit http://groups.yahoo.com/group/HST649.

PUBLIC SPEAKING WITH TOASTMASTERS The Naples ToastmastersClub meets the first and third Tuesdays of every month. Meetings are heldat the Support Site Community Center at 6:30 p.m. FMI, contact theToastmasters president at 342-010-6263.

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

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

THE U.S. MILITARY RETIREE ASSOCIATION OF SOUTHERN ITALY(USMRA-SI) is the only association in Southern Italy representing theinterests of U.S. retired military personnel and their survivors. If you arenot a member and are eligible, please join the USMRA-SI at usmra-si.tri-pod.com. Point of contact: Wylie Miller, 329-208-7315.

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

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

REGISTER FOR GRADUATE DEGREE ON-SITE PROGRAMS Visit theUniversity of Phoenix and the University of Oklahoma to learn what on-site degree programs are offered in the Naples area. UP is at 081-568-6670and OU is at 081-568-6672. Both colleges have offices at Capodichino in theAdmin II building.

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

NAPLES OVERSEAS SPOUSES CLUB is seeking individuals to assist in2012-2013 with a variety of events and positions. Don't miss the fun! If youwant to help us help our community, please contact noscitaly@gmail.com.

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

THE WELFARE & RECREATION ASSOCIATION is available to meetassociates every Thursday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at its location on the firstfloor of Building 450 upstairs from Capo Landing. FMI, visit http://www.wraitalia.it.

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

ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS hosts English-speaking AA meetings on andoff base in the Naples area. For more information, call 347-544-0254 orvisit http://www.aa-europe.net/countries/italy.htm.

RELIGIOUS SERVICES AT U.S. NAVAL HOSPITAL NAPLES TuesdaySilent prayer (7:15-7:45 a.m.) in the hospital chapel. Traditional hymn andpraise and worship music will be provided during this time. WednesdayRoman Catholic Mass (11:30 a.m.-12 p.m.) in the hospital chapel. Call 081-811-6451 to confirm that Mass is being held.

SURE START is a unique program committed to providing the highest qual-ity of education for command-sponsored children of enlisted personnel (pri-ority to E1-E4) who are 4 years old by Sept. 1. FMI, call Karen Rodriguesat 081-811-4682 or the school at 081-811-4037.

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

SAIL WITH THE NAPLES NATO YACHT CLUB (NNYC) AMERICANTEAM. We are looking for Americans interested in participating in dinghyraces sailed at the NNYC facilities on the island of Nisida. Experience notrequired. FMI, contact Bob & Shauna Bunnell at bunnellr54@gmail.comand bunnellshauna@aol.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. Ifyou are concerned about your child’s development, contact EDIS at 081-811-4676.

NAPLES AMERICAN RED CROSS holds volunteer orientation the firstWednesday of every month at the organization’s Capodichino office from8:30-10 a.m. and the first Tuesday of every month at the hospital from 9:30-11 a.m. Call 081-568-4788 for info.

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

CUB SCOUT PACK 007 Want to camp in Nettuno, hike in Cuma, go bowlingor participate in swimming and archery? Then Cub Scouts is the place foryou! Boys in first through fifth grade meet three times per month to learnskills that they apply on hiking, camping and service outings. FMI, contactnaplescubmaster@gmail.com or visit www.cubscoutingnaples.org.

ESCAPE FROM PLANET EARTH, PG, Voices by:Jessica Alba, Sarah Jessica Parker, Brendan Fraser,

James Gandolfini, Kaitlin Olso. Animation, 95 min.Astronaut Scorch Supernova is a national hero to theblue alien population. A master of daring rescues,Scorch pulls off astonishing feats with the quiet aid ofhis nerdy, by-the-rules brother, Gary, head of missioncontrol at BASA. When BASA's no-nonsense chiefLena informs the brothers of an SOS from a notori-ously dangerous planet, Scorch rejects Gary's warn-ings and bounds off for yet another exciting mission.But when Scorch finds himself caught in a fiendishtrap set by the evil Shanker it's up to scrawny, risk-adverse Gary to do the real rescuing. As the inter-planetary stakes rise to new heights, Gary is left tosave his brother, his planet, his beloved wife Kira andtheir adventure hungry son Kip.

ZERO DARK THIRTY, R, Cast: Joel Edgerton,Jason Clarke,Jessica Chastain, Mark Strong, Edgar

Ramrez. Thriller, Action/Adventure, Drama, 160 min.For a decade, an elite team of intelligence and mili-tary operatives, working in secret across the globe,devoted themselves to a single goal: to find and elim-inate Osama bin Laden.

AGOOD DAY TO DIE HARD, R, Cast: Bruce Willis,Jai Courtney, Sebastian Koch, Yuliya Snigir.

Action/Adventure, 97 min. Iconoclastic, take-no-pris-oners cop John McClane for the first time finds him-self on foreign soil after traveling to Moscow to helphis wayward son Jack -- unaware that Jack is reallya highly-trained CIA operative out to stop a nuclearweapons heist. With the Russian underworld in pur-suit, and battling a countdown to war, the twoMcClanes discover their opposing methods makethem unstoppable heroes.

BULLET TO THE HEAD, R, Cast: SylvesterStallone, Sung Kang, Sarah Shahi, Adewale

Akinnuoye-Agbaje, Christian Slater. Action/Adventure, Adaptation, Thriller 91 min. A hit man(Sylvester Stallone) and a New York cop team up to getrevenge on the killers who murdered their old partnersin this action thriller from veteran tough-guy film-maker Walter Hill ("48 Hrs.," "The Warriors").

IDENTITY THIEF, R, Cast: Melissa McCarthy,Jason Bateman, John Cho, Jon Favreau, and AmandaPeet. Comedy, 111 min. Unlimited funds have allowedDiana to live it up on the outskirts of Miami, wherethe queen of retail buys whatever strikes her fancy.There's only one glitch: The ID she's using to financethese sprees reads "Sandy Bigelow Patterson" and itbelongs to an accounts rep who lives halfway acrossthe U.S. With only one week to hunt down the conartist before his world implodes, the real SandyBigelow Patterson heads south to confront the womanwith an all-access pass to his life. And as he attemptsto bribe, coax and wrangle her, one easy target willdiscover just how tough it is to get your name back.

SILVER LININGS PLAYBOOK, R, Cast: BradleyCooper, Robert De Niro, Jennifer Lawrence, Chris

Tucker, Jacki Weaver. Romance Adaptation, Comedy,122 min. Pat Solatano has lost everything -- hishouse, his job, and his wife. He now finds himself liv-

ing back with his mother and father after spendingeight months in a state institution on a plea bargain.Pat is determined to rebuild his life, remain positiveand reunite with his wife, despite the challenging cir-cumstances of their separation. All Pat's parentswant is for him to get back on his feet - and to sharetheir family's obsession with the Philadelphia Eaglesfootball team. When Pat meets Tiffany, a mysteriousgirl with problems of her own, things get complicated.Tiffany offers to help Pat reconnect with his wife, butonly if he'll do something very important for her inreturn. As their deal plays out, an unexpected bondbegins to form between them, and silver liningsappear in both of their lives.

LES MISERABLES, PG-13, Cast: Hugh Jackman,Russell Crowe, Anne Hathaway, Amanda Seyfried,

Sacha Baron Cohen. Musical, Drama, 158 min. Themotion-picture adaptation of the beloved global stagesensation seen by more than 60 million people in 42countries and in 21 languages around the globe andstill breaking box-office records everywhere in its27th year. Set against the backdrop of 19th-centuryFrance, the film tells an enthralling story of brokendreams and unrequited love, passion, sacrifice andredemption - a timeless testament to the survival ofthe human spirit. Ex-prisoner Jean Valjean is huntedfor decades by the ruthless policeman Javert after hebreaks parole. When Valjean agrees to care for facto-ry worker Fantine's young daughter, Cosette, theirlives change forever.

PARENTAL GUIDANCE, PG, Cast: Billy Crystal,Bette Midler, Marisa Tomei, Bailee Madison,

Joshua Rush. Family, Comedy, 105 min. Old schoolgrandfather Artie, who is accustomed to calling theshots, meets his match when he and his eager-to-please wife Diane agree to babysit their three grand-kids when their type-A helicopter parents go away forwork. But when 21st century problems collide withArtie and Diane's old school methods of tough rules,lots of love and old-fashioned games, it's learning tobend - and not holding your ground - that binds a fam-ily together.

GUILT TRIP, PG-13, Cast: Barbra Streisand, SethRogen, Yvonne Strahovski, Colin Hanks, Adam

Scott. Comedy, 96 min. Andy Brewster is about toembark on the road trip of a lifetime, and who betterto accompany him than his overbearing mother Joyce.After deciding to start his adventure with a quick visitat mom's, Andy is guilted into bringing her along forthe ride. Across 3,000 miles of ever-changing land-scape, he is constantly aggravated by her antics, butover time he comes to realize that their lives havemore in common than he originally thought. His moth-er's advice might end up being exactly what he needs.

JACK REACHER, PG-13, Cast: Tom Cruise,Rosamund Pike, Robert Duvall, James Martin Kelly,

Jai Courtney. Action/Adventure, 130 min. When agunman takes five lives with six shots, all evidencepoints to the suspect in custody. On interrogation, thesuspect offers up a single note: "Get Jack Reacher!" Sobegins an extraordinary chase for the truth, pittingJack Reacher against an unexpected enemy, with askill for violence and a secret to keep.

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Last Showing6 p.m. Silver Linings Playbook, R 7 p.m. This is 40, R Last Showing

Thursday, Feb. 214:30 p.m. Guilt Trip, PG13

Last Showing6 p.m. A Haunted House, R,7 p.m. A Good Day to Die Hard, R

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Secretary of the Navy Ray Mabus announced Feb. 12 that remainsrecovered from the USS Monitor will be interred in Arlington NationalCemetery.A ceremony will be held March 8 to honor the two unknown Sailors.The specific date of the interment was chosen to honor Monitor's role in

the Battle of Hampton Roads 151 years ago. "These may very well be the last Navy personnel from the Civil War to

be buried at Arlington," said Mabus. "It's important we honor these bravemen and all they represent as we reflect upon the significant roleMonitor and her crew had in setting the course for our modern Navy."The Brooklyn-built Monitor, the nation's first ironclad warship, made

nautical history after being designed and assembled in 118 days.Commissioned Feb. 25, 1862, the Monitor fought in the first battlebetween two ironclads when it engaged CSS Virginia in the Battle ofHampton Roads March 9, 1862. The battle marked the first time iron-armored ships clashed in naval warfare and signaled the end of the eraof wooden ships. Though the Monitor's confrontation with the Virginia ended in a draw,

the Monitor prevented the Virginia from gaining control of HamptonRoads and thus preserved the Federal blockade of the Norfolk-area. Months later, 16 Sailors were lost when the Monitor sank Dec. 31, 1862

in a storm off Cape Hatteras, N.C. Her wreck was discovered in 1974 wasdesignated the nation's first national marine sanctuary, managed by theNational Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). Starting in 1998, the Navy, NOAA and the Mariner's Museum in

Newport News, Va., began working together to recover artifacts fromMonitor. During the summer of 2002, while attempting to recover the ship's 150-

ton gun turret, Navy divers discovered human remains inside the turret.The remains were transported to Joint POW/MIA Accounting Command(JPAC) in Hawaii for possible identification.JPAC, with the assistance of the Navy Casualty Office and NOAA, con-

ducted a comprehensive effort to identify the remains of the unknownSailors, to include time-demanding and detailed genealogical research.Given the age of the remains, efforts to identify them were unsuccessful.However, JPAC was able to narrow down possible descendents of theunknown Sailors to 30 family members from 10 different families."The decision to lay these heroes to rest in Arlington, honors not only

these two men but all those who died the night Monitor sank andreminds us, that the sacrifices made a hundred and fifty years ago, willnever be forgotten by this nation", said David Alberg, Superintendent ofNOAA's Monitor National Marine Sanctuary.

By Lt. Lauryn Dempsey,

Assistant Secretary of the Navy (Manpower and Reserve Affairs) Public Affairs

Monitor Sailors to be Interred atArlington National Cemetery

Naples Navy College OfficeWins 2012 Quality Award

This graphic displays common air-leak issues hous-es can have. This isn't just for our homes stateside.Homes here in Italy suffer from the same buildingshortcomings. Please keep this in mind when you'reheating or cooling your house in the future.

Common Air LeaksEnergy Conservation

From the NSA Naples Energy Management Team

In the SpotlightSMSGT JESSICA

BERNARDI-CLANCEYU.S. Air Force Senior Master Sgt.Jessica Bernardi-Clancey, AlliedJoint Force Command Naples, fromClarksville, Tenn., was recently pro-moted to the rank of Senior MasterSgt. Jan. 28.She has worked at JFC Naples for19 months as a special assistant tothe Commander of JFC Naples aswell as in the protocol office. To her,the best part of this assignment isworking with people from all overthe world and learning new thingsabout their culture or way of life.“Nobody gets promoted by them-selves. Behind every Airman select-ed for promotion there are peoplethat helped in some way, mentors,supervisors, subordinates, and most important family. My husband, Senior Master Sgt. Jamie Clanceyis my biggest supporter.”

IS3 NIKKI TILLEYRear Adm. Frederick J. Roegge,deputy commander of U.S. 6thFleet, congratulates IntelligenceSpecialist 3rd Class Nikki Tilleyfor being a Sailor in the Spotlight.Tilley serves as an assistant intelli-gence watch officer and a Europeintelligence analyst. She preparesbriefs and products regularly seenby the Commander of Naval ForcesEurope-Africa and Commander ofSixth Fleet. She also volunteersher time to several committees forthe command, including the Multi-Cultural Heritage committee andMWR committee. Her hobbiesinclude dancing and reading. Herimmediate goal is to promote toPetty Officer 2nd Class.

The Center for Personal and ProfessionalDevelopment (CPPD) recognized its outstandingNavy College Offices, learning sites and reserve unitof 2012, command leadership said Feb. 8.The CPPD Performance Quality Award Winners

for Fiscal Year 2012 were the Navy College Officesin Bahrain; Naples, Italy; and Coronado, Calif;CPPD Learning Sites in Corry Station, Fla.; andKing’s Bay, Ga.; and the entire CPPD Reserve Unit.“I’m pleased to recognize such an outstanding

group of people dedicated to providing the best pos-sible support for Sailors’ personal and professionaldevelopment,” said Capt. John Newcomer, CPPD’scommanding officer. “We’re a small yet global com-mand, and the performance of this year’s winnersshows the high level of commitment CPPD’s teammembers have to helping develop Sailors who thinkcritically, act responsibly and lead proactively – tomake the best possible decisions on and off duty.” Navy College Office (NCO) Bahrain, which won in

the small NCO staff category, provides educationaloutreach to the Naval Forces Central Commandarea of responsibility. NCO Bahrain conducted 150briefings for more than 5,000 customers at 92 ten-ant commands, including Saudi Arabia, Pakistan,Afghanistan, Oman, Qatar, Isa Air Base and Yemen.Through combined efforts and coordination acrossregions, the office had a 98 percent enrollment com-pletion rate, with more than 268 college graduates. “This is an amazing level of customer service, espe-

cially considering the office staff consisted of oneperson for most of 2012,” said Dr. Mary Redd-Clary,director of the Voluntary Education program, whichis administered by CPPD.Navy College Office Naples, which won in the

medium NCO staff category, provides educationaloutreach to the local Naples area and AfricaCommand. The Naples team also provided technicalguidance to the education services officer aboard the6th Fleet flagship USS Mount Whitney (LLC 20) inthe preparation of education plans for ships usingNavy College Program for Afloat College Education(NCPACE). The education plans were instrumentalin the enrollment of more than 80 Sailors, 62 ofwhom received college degrees. As the EuropeanRegional Defense Language Testing Center, NCO

Naples also logged 42 percent of Defense LanguageProficiency Tests (DLPTs) administered in Europeand South West Asia. Navy College Office Coronado, which took the

NCO large staff category, provides educational out-reach to the Coronado area and Point Loma. Theteam at this NCO distinguished itself by recordingmore than 12,180 combined completions and enroll-ments, which produced 252 college graduates. Italso provided education services to more than49,000 Navy personnel, hosted six education fairs,and coordinated more than 140 NCPACE courses fordeployed Sailors. NCO Coronado also organized on-site instructor-led classes and facilitated outreach tomore than 49 tenant commands.“The educational professionals at all 35 NCOs give

everything they have to helping Sailors findavenues to pursue their life-long education goals,which equips them with strong analytical skills andthe ability to make informed decisions,” said Redd-Clary. “For the Voluntary Education team, we arestrongly committed to helping every Sailor we can,which is well demonstrated by the impressiveaccomplishments of these award winners.”The 2012 Performance Quality Award winners for

CPPD’s Learning Sites and Reserve Units alsoaccomplished impressive metrics that supported thecommand’s mission to develop and deliver educationand training opportunities that build personal, pro-fessional and leadership competencies to achievefleet readiness. “I am proud of the work CPPD’s learning sites and

our Reserve Unit have accomplished over the courseof 2012,” said Newcomer. “All of these team mem-bers play a vital role in executing CPPD's strategicmission and vision. Their efforts not only helpedCPPD have one of the most productive years in thecommand’s history, but also contributed to unparal-leled mission readiness across the operationalforce.”While Newcomer is pleased with this year’s per-

formance, he still seeks to set the bar ever higher.“Competition was extremely tight this year, andthere are many best practices that can be sharedthroughout the domain to make the FY-13 competi-tion even better,” he said. For more information about the Center for

Personal and Professional Development (CPPD),visit: https://www.netc.navy.mil/centers/cppd/.

By Susan Henson, Center for Personal and Professional

Development Public Affairs

The facial recon-struction of twoSailors whoseremains were dis-covered insidethe gun turret ofthe USS Monitorafter it was raisedfrom the oceanfloor in 2002 arerevealed during aceremony spon-sored by the U.S.Navy MemorialFoundation.(Photo by MC2Gina K.Morrissette)

Bryan Pfirrmann, asenior, has been namedthe Wrestling Athlete ofthe Month. Pfirrmann is asenior captain, a naturalleader and one of thehardest workers on theteam. He is an outstand-ing three-sport athlete. Heis currently 16-1 and ontrack to qualify for theEuropean Finals.Pfirrmann has beenaccepted to JamesMadison University and Allegheny College. He hasalso been granted conditional appointments to boththe Naval and Coast Guard Academy. He is an excel-lent example of the best that Naples High School hasto offer. He is a member of the National HonorsSociety, has above a 4.0 GPA and is a standout in theclassroom. Pfirrmann also serves as student councilvice president.

Austin Bain, a junior, hasbeen named theCheerleading Athlete of theMonth. Bain’s contributionsto the winter cheerleadingteam are endless. He is anatural leader, both byexample and by encouragingand helping others. Hemakes the others on theteam better and our team isconstantly improving andgrowing. Bain is a well-

rounded cheerleader, from motions and spirit tojumps, tumbling, and stunting. He has mastered hisstanding full and you can see him tumbling across thelength of the basketball court at our games. Austin isan excellent base for group stunting and has becomequite the partner stunter, lifting girls all by himself!He has mastered his walk-in hands, toss hands, pressextension, walk-in extension, and pop cradle. Bainexcels in the classroom with a current GPA of 3.5.

Joseph Pitts, a senior,has been named the Boys’Basketball Athlete of theMonth. Pitts showed hisleadership as a basketballplayer in the games atAviano. He suffered awicked fall on his ankleFriday night that took himout of the game. After sev-eral minutes, Pitts said hewas ready to go back inthe game. The team immediately started to play betterwith him in the game even though he was injured, butyou could hardly tell. After a few minutes, he tookhimself out of the game because of the pain. As theteam was struggling late in the 4th quarter, Pitts puthimself back in the game. Because of this, the teamwas able to hold off the Aviano Saints and come outwith a victory. He brings stability to the team as athree-year player on the Naples basketball team.Saturday, you couldn’t tell he was injured after hittingthe first two shots of the game to put the team up 6-0.

Sydney Bidwell, a fresh-man, has been named theGirls’ Swimming Athlete ofthe Month. Bidwell has haddiscipline, dedication, hardwork and great sportsman-ship throughout the season.This is her first year swim-ming with the team, andthe coaches can alwayscount on her to give herbest effort at practice andat the swim meets. Her

hard work really paid off at the last home meet Jan.13 and at the Southern Divisional Championship Jan.26. Bidwell was on top of her game at our home meetwhen she set four new personal bests, placing in thetop three in all of her individual events. At theSouthern Divisional Championships she continued tosee time improvement, earning two bronze medals,and a fourth place medal. She has always maintaineda 4.0 GPA. Bidwell is an active Red Cross volunteer aswell as a tutor at School Age Care.

Brian Thibodeau, ajunior, has been namedthe Boys’ SwimmingAthlete of the Month.Thibodeau had outstand-ing performance, leader-ship, and sportsmanshipin swimming. He com-peted at the Jan. 13home meet and theSouthern DivisionalChampionships Feb. 26.At the last home meet of the season, Thibodeau turnedin three personal-best times, all of them qualifyingtimes. This earned him a berth at the EFSLChampionship meet held in Eindhoven, NetherlandsFeb. 16-17. In the Medley Relay, he swam the backstroke and lead leg. It was his effortless arm turnoverin the back stroke that contributed to their relay out-touching all their competitors. Thibodeau took twogold and two silver medals at the Southern Divisionalmeet in Spain. He is also a water polo player, whocompetes with an Italian team. Thibodeau has been anhonor-roll student since arriving in Naples at thebeginning of 10th grade.

Caitlin Kroupa, asenior, has been namedthe Girls’ BasketballAthlete of the Month.Kroupa has had anamazing season so farthis year. She totaled 23points in the gamesagainst Vicenza and 19points against Aviano.She has emerged as ago-to athlete on thecourt, not only with theamount of points sheearned, but also withthe amount of rebounds

and steals she’s gotten each game. Kroupa is a greatasset to the team by showing confidence and respectboth on and off the court. Kroupa maintains highgrades and is considering going in to pediatrics as acareer field.

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From the Naples High School Athletic Booster Club

January Athletes of the Month

Naples Elementary School (NES) held itsParent Teacher Association’s Spelling BeeChampionship on the evening of Jan. 31. Thebee follows rules and guidelines set by theScripps National Spelling Bee. After 12 roundsand a nerve-racking hour of spelling competi-tion, the school finally crowned a new champion.The annual event begins at the classroom

level. The top spellers from each class competedagainst other representatives from their respec-tive grade during the first week of January. Allthe top spellers then competed for the schoolcompetition, which included student partici-pants from grades 3 through 6.Twenty-four students made the final cut, 23 of

which competed for the title of NES SpellingBee Champion. The competition was tough andwords ranged in difficulty. The audience consist-ed of friends, families and faculty who came outto support all the competitors. In the 12th round, only two spellers remained

on stage, Devin Deiranah, a sixth-grader andRyan Joseph Rayos, a fourth-grader. The audi-ence was at the edge of their seats as theywatched both remaining spellers wrestle withthe increasingly difficult words.“I was a little bit nervous, because I did not

know what words the judges will ask me to spelland I was competing with 6th graders,” saidRayos.Rayos won the 12th round when he correctly

spelled his word and Deiranah did not.According to Scripps rules, to win the entirechampionship, Rayos would have to successful-ly spell an additional word. He won the titlewith the word “galvanize.”All participants earned an award certificate in

recognition of their hard work and participationas well as a round of applause.NES PTA will send the winner and one of his

parents to the European PTA Spelling Bee in

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ARMADIO / Wardrobe

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Dresser

DIVANO / Sofa

LAMPADA / Lamp

LETTO / Bed

LIBRERIA / Bookcase

PANCHINA / Bench

POLTRONA / Arm

chair

SCRIVANIA / Desk

SEDIA / Chair

SGABELLO / Stool

TAVOLO / Table

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Answer to last week’s puzzleItalian law requires all foreign personnel working or living within Italy,

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

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

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

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

4639 for more information.

Obtaining your Sojourner Permit

ABBRACCIO / Hug

AMORE / Love

BACIO / Kiss

CARO / Dear

CIOCCOLATTINI / Chocolates

CUORE / Heart

CUPIDO / Cupid

FIDANZATO / Fiancé

FIORI / Flowers

POESIA / Poem

ROSSO / Red

SEI LA MIA VITA / You are my

life

T’AMO / I love you

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Center at 081-568-4911 or 5911.

Story and photos by Naples Elementary School PTA

Naples Elementary SchoolSpelling Bee Championship

Ramstein, Germany March 16. The winner atRamstein will have the opportunity to competein May for the Scripps National Spelling Bee inWashington, D.C. If Rayos should be unable toattend the competition for any reason, then therunner-up, Deiranah will take his place.“I am excited to go to Germany,” said Rayos.

Ryan Joseph Rayos, a fourth-grader, spells one of his

words for judges at the 2013 Naples Elementary School

Parent Teacher Association's Spelling Bee

Championship. Rayos won the competition Jan. 31 and

will compete at the next level in Germany in March.

Championship participants pose for a group photo. The spelling bee participants were: 3rd Grade: Aleigh Lamis, Jacob Morris, Cherish Caha, Michael VanKirk, Judson Leary, Colin Kuchta, IrisAlexander; 4th Grade: Aaliyah Freeman, Katherine Vandelac, Jasmyn Garvey, Aidan Glanzmann, Silas Leary,Ryan Rayos; 5th Grade: Callie Van Dyke, Aaron Cornette, Vanessa Laird, Darion McKnight, Kaitlyn Kenney;6th Grade: Devin Deiranah, Jamie Record, Gresh Lebron, Christopher Glanzmann, Katelyn Bristley.

This past week, the Naples community reported seven off-base vehicle break-ins and one homebreak-in. The home break-in occurred in Licola Feb. 5. The victim stated that he returned hometo find his back door open. Upon conducting a full inventory of the residence, he reported mul-tiple items missing. Four of the vehicle break-ins occurred in front of shopping areas. The drivers came back after

an hour or so to find windows broken and multiple items missing. The other three break-insoccurred in front of residences. One victim stated within approximately five minutes of parkinghis vehicle at his residence, he came out and noticed another vehicle pulling away at a high rateof speed. He noticed the driver’s side lock had been tampered with and reported multiple itemsmissing. We would like to remind the communities that this time of the year, the road conditions can

be slippery due to increase in rain and cold weather. When driving, be mindful of other driversaround you and leave sufficient amount of space between you and other vehicles. Rememberthat you need more time and distance to stop you vehicle when the pavement is wet.

From the NSA Naples Command Investigative Division

Crime Report from Feb. 4 through Feb. 10

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Wildcats Finish Season StrongBy James Stockman

The Naples Wildcat boy’s bas-ketball team traveled to Romethis past weekend for their finaltwo games of the regular seasonagainst Marymount Interna -tional (MMI) School of Rome.Friday’s contest was anothervictory for the Cats as they eas-ily put away MMI 66-31.Leading the charge was seniorguard Aaron Smith and juniorDJ Stockman. Smith scored 17points and Stockman 15 as theguards became more aggressivewhen Isaiah Wesby went downearly in the game with an ankleinjury. Prior to leaving thegame, Wesby, in typical fashionwas all over the glass, and had6 rebounds and 3 points in lessthan 8 minutes. Dakota Bartley,filling in for Wesby, had a huge12 points. Kyle Schweitzer con-tributed 8 points, HowardPulley and Dylan Kessler eachhad 5 points, and Johnny Braychipped in a point. Pulley ledthe Cats in steals with 4, andStockman once again led theteam in assists with 7. Saturday’s game saw the

Wildcats come out sluggishagain, but towards the end ofthe first period, they started toget their momentum back. TheWildcats cruised to a 57-13 vic-tory. Smith again led the teamin scoring with 19 points. Pulleychipped in 11 points. Wesby,

coming back from the Fridayevening ankle injury, scored 9.Stockman scored 7 points,Bartley and Anthony Martinez4, and Schweitzer 2. Wesby ledthe team in rebounding andsteals with 8 and 6 respectively,and Stockman led the team inassists with 5.The Junior Varsity boys also

played a game on Saturday andonce again pulled out a victory.Khalen Murphy, Joshua Keith,

Johnny Bray, AnthonyMartinez, Raekwon Sallywhite,Jacob Gray, and AnthonyMartinez all played well for theWildcats in the win. The Wildcats finished the reg-

ular season with an impressive11-1 record. The team is nowpreparing for their trip toWiesbaden, Germany for theEuropean Championships, Feb.20-23, with hopes of defendingtheir title.

Naples junior DJ Stockman shoots for 2 of his 15 points in the Wildcats 66-31 victory over MMI in RomeFriday evening. (Photos by Vernita Stockman)

The Wildcats play aggressive defense against MMI. The Cats finishedthe season 11 - 1.

The Wildcat boys huddle for the last time during the regular seasonSaturday morning in Rome. The team will now prepare for their trip toWiesbaden, Germany for the European Championships.

NOTICE: The Department ofthe Navy announced a hiringfreeze effective Jan. 14. Ef -fective immediately, all ap pro -priated funds, U.S. and localnational vacancy an -nouncements will be placed onhold until further notice.

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Applications are accepted at theSecurity Pass and ID Office atCapodichino, OR at the HRO, locat-ed in Admin 1, Capodichino, OR bymailing to: HRO, PSC 817 Box 29,FPO AE 09622, OR at Fleet andFamily Service Center (FFSC)located on the TLA first floor, atSupport Site. HRO must receivemailed applications by closing dateof the vacancy announcement.

PLEASE NOTE: Customer serviceoperation hours for the followingHRO services are Monday, Wed -nesday and Friday from 9 a.m. to11 a.m. and from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.:• ID/CAC CARDS (DD1172-2)• Requests for an Official Passport(DD1056)

• Logistical Support Letters• Work Certificates

ing for, or ask questions. If theHRO representative is unable toprovide you a response, he or shewill bring the question back tothe HRO office and you will beprovided an answer or a callback the same day. The next"Meet & Greet" is from 8-9 a.m.Feb. 11.

NON-APPROPRIATED FUND(NAF) POSITIONS

Fleet & Family Readiness NAFLocal Naples job announcementswithin CNREURAFSWA may beviewed at: www.cnic.navy.mil/Naples/FleetAndFamilyReadiness/AboutFleetAndFamilyReadiness/Jobs/index.htm

The necessary application formsare also available online. Forany questions you have, you mayreach us at 081-568-5612/4164.

NSA NAPLES POSITIONS,MWR OPEN CONTINUOUS

POSITIONSChild and Youth ProgramsAssistant, CY-1702-I/II, ANN#12-159, (Multiple Positions).Flexible/regular part-time,Child Development Centers,School Age Care, Youth Pro -grams, Capodichino/SupportSite. Provides appropriatedevelopmental care and instruc-tion for children and youthranging in age from 6 weeks to18 years in a Child and YouthProgram setting Performs rou-tine, day-to-day care of infantsand children ranging from 6weeks to 5 years old. Assemblesor gathers materials and equip-ment necessary to executeSchool Age Care for childrenranging from 6 years old to 9years old, School Age Care Pre-Teen for children ranging from10 years old to 12 years old, andTeen Center Program for chil-dren ranging from 13 years oldto 18 years old. Receives andreleases children to/fromauthorized parents, guardian.Recreation Aid, NF-0189-01,ANN#12-002, flexible, Auto/Skills Center, Support Site.Provides information concern-ing facility, operation and regu-lations. Ensures adherence toregulations and safety proce-dures.Recreation Aid, NF-0189-01,ANN#12-042, flexible, GolfCourse, Carney Park. Collectsgreen fees (monthly and daily),locker fees and fees for electriccart rentals. Employee will actas starter when needed onweekdays and assist whenneeded as cashier. Recreation Aid, NF-0189-01,ANN#12-044, flexible, NORCenter, Carney Park. Providesand maintain recreation andathletic equipment issue.Recreation Aid, NF-0189-01,ANN#12-155, flexible, LibertyDivision, Capodichino. Helpsthe customers in the recreationcenter with recreational events.Recreation Aid, NF-0189-01(Theater Concessionaire) ANN#13-015, flexible, Reel Time

OPEN CONTINUOUSANNOUNCEMENT

Educational Aid (CDC/CYP),GS-1702-02 KPP 03 KPP 04,ANN#EUR13 -537395 -AG ,(Multiple Positions), Full TimePermanent, Next Cut Off-Date:Feb. 21.

CANCELLED POSITIONSFinancial Technician, GS-0503-06, ANN#EUR13-505772-AG, Full Time Permanent

LOCAL NATIONALS (LN)POSITIONS

NO VACANCIES

If you have any questions, con-tact the front desk at 081-568-5409. You will be contactedwithin 24 hours, so please besure to provide your contactinformation. Thank you and weappreciate your input, whethernegative or positive so that wecan find ways to improve theHRO services or continue to pro-vide excellent service. As areminder, an HRO representa-tive is available for the bi-week-ly "Meet & Greet" at the SupportSite food court area. Please feelfree to come by, pick up a copy ofa vacancy announcement thatyou may be interested in apply-

cies and the on-line application,please visit our website at: https://www.NavyExchange.jobs.

U.S. NAF POSITIONS AVAILABLE

GRICIGNANO MAIN STOREAnn#120003GH Sales Clerk/CL/NF-01/FPT. Open untilfilled. Pay Rate: $8.00-$9.50.Responsible for selling generalmerchandise to customers andensuring merchandise is proper-ly stocked and displayed for theCosmetics, Health & PersonalCare, Sporting Goods, Garden,Christmas Shop, Pets, andCough and Cold departments.Ann#120003GG Sales Clerk/SL/NF-01/FPT. Open untilfilled. Pay Rate: $8.00-$9.50.Responsible for selling generalmerchandise to customers andensuring merchandise is proper-ly stocked and displayed for theJewelry, Mens, Ladies, Shoes,Cosmetics, Handbags, andChildren’s departments.Ann#120002U7 Cashier Che -cker/CC/NF-01/Flex. Openuntil filled. Pay Rate: $8.00-$9.50. Associate operates cashregisters to record sales in retailcheck out areas.

Ann#120003GF Sales Clerk/HL/NF-01/Flex. Open untilfilled. Pay Rate: $8.00-$9.50.Responsible for selling generalmerchandise to customers andensuring merchandise is proper-ly stocked and displayed for theelectronics, housewares, domes-tics, furniture, and gifts depart-ments.Ann#13000091 LP/Safety In -vestigator (Detective)/52/NF-02/RFT - Open Until Filled. PayRate: $11.00. Responsible forthe protection of Navy Exchangeassets through investigativestrategies and the auditing ofcontrols designed to prevent andminimize loss potential. Utilizesvarious surveillance techniques.

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

LATINA MINI MARTNo Vacancies

LOCAL NATIONAL POSITIONSNo Vacancies

Jobs•• ••

Theater II, Support Site. Thisposition transacts the sale ofrefreshments at the theatersnack bar.Recreation Aid, NF-0189-01,ANN#13-035, flexible FitnessBranch, Capodichino/SupportSite. Performs maintenance onvarious types of recreation andathletic equipment to ensurethat all equipment is in goodcondition and safe for patronuse. Food Service Worker, NA-7408-04, ANN#13-036 flexible,Bowling Center, Support Site.Performs a variety of tasks suchas grilling or frying pancakes,hamburgers, hot dogs, bacon,eggs, sausage, by watchingwhile the items are cooking,turning as required; regulatingtemperature and removingwhen done.

CNREURAFSWA NAF U.S.POSITION

Supervisory Housing Mana -gement Assistant, NF-1173-03, ANN#13-017, Regular full-time, NGIS, Capodichino,Naples. Responsible for main-taining a professional opera-tion, consistent with those serv-ices and amenities provided in acommercial hotel. Providesshort and long range plans, ana-lyzes monthly financial state-ments to ensure financial stabil-ity. Closing date: Feb. 19.Regional Sexual AssaultResponse Coordinator, NF-0101-04, ANN#13-019 Regularfull-time, Navy region Europe,Naples, Italy. The regionalSARC will be the designatedstaff member at the region,responsible for coordinating andoverseeing local implementa-tion and execution of the SAPRProgram. Closing date: OpenUntil Filled.SAPR Victim AdvocacySupport Specialist, NF-0101-04, ANN# 13-020 Regular full-time Navy region Europe,Naples, Italy. This position isthat of Sexual Prevention andResponse (SAPR) VictimAdvocate (VA) and serve as theprimary initial point of contactfor victims of sexual assault.Provides 24/7 support for vic-tims’ immediate needs. Closingdate: Open Until Filled.

NEX EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

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

For a current list of U.S. vacan-

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HUMAN RESOURCES OFFICE(HRO)

to the atteNtioN oF our CuStoMerS: StaMPaGeNeraLe SrL, Publisher of the PaNoraMa newspaper, wishes to inform youthat the only authorized representatives for the sale of advertising spaces and cashingpayments on our behalf are Mr. Vincenzo acanfora and Mr. Sebastiano Saglimbeni,who will present their ID to identify themselves.For any further information, please contact our office at 081-568-7884 or by e-mailstampagenerale@tin.itPlease report to us any attempted approach by anyone other than the two gentlemenmentioned above.

atteNZioNe GeNtiLi CLieNti: StaMPa GeNeraLe SrL, societàeditrice del giornale PaNoraMa, desidera informarVi che gli unici incaricati autorizzatialla vendita di inserzioni pubblicitarie ed all'incasso fatture per nostro conto sono il Sig.Vincenzo acanfora e il Sig. Sebastiano Saglimbeni, che si faranno riconoscere esibendoun documento di identità. Per qualsiasi informazione e/o referenza vi preghiamo di contatta-re i nostri uffici al numero 081-568-7884, e-mail stampagenerale@tin.it. Vi preghiamoinoltre di volerci segnalare eventuali tentativi di approccio da parte di persone diverse daquelle sopra elencate.