Panorama January 29, 2016

Champions with ninechampionship wins.The Naples Tiger Sharks

saw 84 percent of the teamset personal bests this pastweekend with nine moreswimmers qualifying forchampionships.

“This was the secondweekend in a row of com-petition for many of ourswimmers and they werestill knocking off seconds,”Coach Danna Traught.“That is unusual and awe-some. The team spirit on

deck made for a fun meet.With the breaks we hadbetween strokes, many ofthe swimmers stayed ondeck to cheer on theirteammates.”

Tiger Sharks Win Last Home Meet of SeasonServing the NATO, Naples and Gaeta Military Community in Italy61th year, No. 4 Friday, January 29, 2016

LICENSES NOT ACCEPTED Page 11

Coastal Riverine Squadron 3 Sailors Complete Reintegration Process

By Jim GaramoneDoD News

LicensesFrom Five

States Bannedat DoD Bases Defense Department in-

stallations will no longer ac-cept driver’s licenses fromMinnesota, Illinois, Mis-souri, New Mexico andWashington as proof ofidentity, DoD officials saidon January 20.

Federal PolicyThe ban, which also in-

cludes licenses from Ameri-can Samoa, is aconsequence of the REALID Act of 2005.The REAL ID Act grew out

of the Sept. 11, 2001, at-tacks – most of the terror-ists involved had driver’slicenses from Florida andVirginia. Congress tight-ened up issuance processesand documentation neededto get a driver’s license.Compliant cards must havespecific security features toprevent tampering, counter-feiting or duplication of thedocument. The licenses alsomust present data in a com-mon, machine-readable for-mat.The REAL ID Act affects

only access control policieswhere individuals are re-quired to present an identi-fication document foraccessing federal facilities,entering nuclear powerplants or boarding federallyregulated commercial air-craft. The federal REAL IDAct implementation rulesallow for exceptions, offi-cials noted. For example,they explained, life or safetyissues such as medicalemergencies, and situationsin which physical access isnecessary to apply for bene-fits are two exceptions.

Swimmers BidFarewell to HeadCoach Higgins

CAPTAIN’S CORNER. . . . . . . . . 2

BASE NOTES. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

NAVY HISTORY . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

FFSC CALENDAR . . . . . . . . . . . 5

SOUND OFF . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

MOVIES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

JOBS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

USO TOURS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

WORD SEARCH / COLOR ME 14

nJrOTC VisiTs MOUnT WHiTneY . . . . page 5

Origin OF grOUnD HOg DAY . . . . . . . . . .page 14

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Coach Jane Higgins with the Naples Tiger Sharks at a pep rally before this past weekend’s final home meet. Photo by Mike Sharp

This past weekend’s Pen-tathlon and final homemeet of the 2016 swim-ming season was the sec-ond weekend in a row ofcompetition for the NaplesTiger Sharks, and also abittersweet moment forthe team, as it was thelast meet for beloved HeadCoach Jane Higgins.Over the past decade

under Higgins, the NaplesTiger Sharks have reignedas the European ForcesSwim League (EFSL)

By Lyndsey Hale

From Navy Expeditionary Combat Command Public Affairs

The 10 U.S. Navy Sailors assignedto Coastal Riverine Squadron 3 whowere briefly detained by Iran Janu-ary 12-13, completed Phase III ofthe reintegration process today.During Phase III, the Sailors were

reunited with their families, re-ceived ongoing medical care andwere provided various levels of sup-port.“The Sailors are in good health and

we have determined they can returnto duty,” Rear Adm. Frank Morneau,commander, Navy ExpeditionaryCombat Command, who oversaw thethird phase, said. “They will reportto their unit here tomorrow and par-ticipate in the ongoing investigationand normal post-deployment dutiesas assigned.”The 10 Sailors began the three-

phased reintegration process in the-ater immediately following theirrelease, January 13. The focus of Phase I was to ensure

the immediate health and safety ofthe Sailors. During Phase II, Sailorscompleted their medical exams and

The 10 Sailors assigned to Coastal Riverine Squadron 3 who were briefly detained by Iran January 12-13, have completed their reintegration process in San Diego. Official Navy file photo of Riverine Command Boats (RCB). .Photo by MC2 Torrey W. Lee

received structured briefings. Uponarrival in San Diego, January 22,the Sailors began Phase III wherethey were reunited with their fami-

lies, finalized their medical exams,and were provided debriefing ses-sions to support their return toduty.

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Capt. Doug Carpenter Commanding Officer

Cmdr. Jay Driskell Executive Officer

Lt. j.g. Alexander Perrien Public Affairs Officer

Teresa Merola Public Affairs/COMREL Specialist

Living Pattern SurveyAll U.S. service members and dependents areurged to take the Living Pattern Survey (LPS) sur-vey, now through January 31. The survey identi-fies which outlets our community members use ona regular basis. A team uses this information tocollect local prices which the DOD uses to calculatethe Cost of Living Allowance. This is your opportu-nity to help the DOD understand the price of livingabroad. To take the survey, visit https://www.defensetravel.dod.mil/site/lps-italy.cfm

U.S. Consulate Naples Eligible and QualifiedApplicantsThe U.S. Consulate General in Naples is seeking eligible and qualified applicants for positions astemporary “Economic (Protocol) Assistant” and full-time “Visa Assistant.” For details visithttps://webservices.usembassy.it/ erecruitment/

74th Seabee Birthday BallJoin the Naples Area Seabee Association as theycelebrate the 74th Seabee Birthday, 149th An-niversary of the Civil Engineer Corps and 174thAnniversary of Naval Facilities Engineering Com-mand at the 2016 Seabee Ball, March 5 at TenutaLa Contessa. This is located at: Via Carrafiello 9,80014 Guigliano in Campania, Varcaturo, Italy.Cocktails will begin at 5:30 p.m. and dinner willstart at 7 p.m. Uniform is Dinner Dress Blues orcivilian equivalent. Tickets are available now. Fordetails contact Lt. Robert Thompson [email protected] or call (+39) 342-514-1331; or CM2 Todd Ritter and CM2 AndrewKahlmorgan at [email protected],[email protected] or call DSN 626-6863.

Navy’s New Mobile AppThe Navy has recently released a new mobile ap-plication for Sailors fresh out of boot camp or Offi-cer Candidate School and ready to report to theirfirst command. The app answers common ques-tions new Sailors may have on everything fromtransfers, pay, and sponsor programs, to emer-gency information and family. The app is availablein the Google Play and App Store, just search for“New to the Navy.”

Food Handler CourseThe Preventive Medicine Department at U.S. NavalHospital Naples will be hosting a food handler’s classfor people participating in any temporary food eventson any Navy Installation. Upcoming dates for thecourse are from 8 a.m. to noon on February 16 (Room2A), and March 15 (Room 1B). For details call thePreventive Medicine Department at DSN 629-4170.

Support Site Fitness Forum New Hours of OperationBeginning February 1, the Support Site FitnessForum Hours of Operation will change as follows:Monday-Friday 5 a.m.-10 p.m., Saturday and Sun-day 7 a.m.-4 p.m. For details call DSN 629-6607 orComm. 081-811-6607.

2016 Navy Ball VolunteersNSA Naples is looking for a few good Sailors to as-

sist with the planning and execution of the 2016Navy Ball. The committee is in search of four Firstand four Second Class Petty Officers to fill posi-tions ranging from Treasurer to Promotion and Ad-vertising Chair. For details email Lt. j.g. Alexander Perrien at [email protected].

Now-Jan. 31: Military Spouse Scholarship ApplicationsThe National Military Family Association is offer-ing a scholarship for military spouses. To apply,visit: http://www.militaryfamily.org/ or for detailscall the Navy College at DSN 626-6683 or 6681.

Now-Feb. 26: Stroke, Spin and Stride: Aquatics Self-Paced TriathlonJoin our self-paced fitness program that allows youto train for personal fitness goals while you earnprizes in the base gyms. You can determine yourpace, distance and division. Record your resultswith the staff at the Support Site Fitness Forumand Capo FitZone, and with the lifeguards at theCapo FitZone pool. For details visit the gyms, theMWR Facebook page or call DSN 626-4254/4256 or Comm. 081-568-4254-4256.

Now-Mar. 21: Carney Park Restroom RenovationsThe Carney Park restrooms will be undergoingrenovations through March 21. During this timethere will be other restrooms available on site.Feel free to come to the park to enjoy events,camping, picnics and more. For details call 081-526-1579.

Now-May 18: Water Fitness at Capo FitZone pool Tone up and stay in shape with the Capo FitZonepool’s Water Fitness Liquid Lunch class onWednesdays from 12:10 p.m. to 1 p.m. Class is freeand you do not have to know how to swim to par-ticipate. For details call the Capo FitZone pool at DSN 626-4254 or Comm. 081-568-4254.

Jan. 30: NOR One Day Snow TripsMWR is offering bus transportation on January 30to one of the local ski resorts. Bus departs the Sup-port Site Youth Center parking lot (bus stop C) at6:15 a.m. and departs the ski resort at 4 p.m.sharp. Children of active duty members E-5 andbelow receive free transportation (1 child per 1paying adult). Lift tickets are available at the re-sort; bring Euro cash. Ski, snowboard and otherwinter equipment is available for rent at the NORSki Shop. For details call the NOR Ski Shop at DSN 629-4947 or Comm. 081-811-4947.

Jan. 30: Parents’ Night OutEnjoy a night out and let CDC watch your chil-dren. Parents’ Night Out will run from 4 p.m. tomidnight and is open to children ages 6 weeks to6th grade at a cost of $4 per child, per hour. Register by the Friday, one week prior to date, at the Support Site or Capo CDCs. Check out allscheduled dates by calling DSN 629-4989 orComm. 081-811-4989

BASE NOTES

See BASE NOTES Page 7

This week marks the end ofJanuary and another steptoward the 2016 Presiden-tial election. On November 8all adult Americans areasked to perform their civicduty of casting their ballotand vote to determine thenext president. Election cov-erage of this cycle is hard toavoid. Even here overseaspeople are discussing thepros and the cons of eachcandidate, who the nomineeswill be, and at the end of the process who will be elected.As United States Service Members and civilians livingoverseas, our votes count the same as our fellow citizensliving at home. If you need information on how to registeror vote while stationed abroad, please contact your com-mand voting officer. The voting officer has the informationand the contacts to ensure you are able to exercise yourright to vote. Depending on the state, voting can be assimple as printing the ballot and faxing or emailing a copyinto your county’s voting offices. Keep in mind that votingis not something that takes place once every four years.Counties, districts and states all hold elections for variousoffices, from mayor to senator, throughout the year. Youcan also visit fvap.gov for more information on how to con-tact your hometown voting center, and to sign-up for im-portant election reminders.The end of January also marks the end of National Men-

toring month. Inaugurated in 2002, National Mentoringmonth is intended to promote youth mentoring in theUnited States. Mentorship is an essential component ofthe armed services. Having a good mentor can mean thedifference between advancing quickly through the rankswith a positive experience, and looking to exit the serviceat the first opportunity. Being a good mentor can be achallenging experience, but a rewarding one with manylessons in leadership and guidance along the way. Take amoment to consider all those who look up to you and howyour example will reflect on their future actions. Alwaysput your best foot forward, and explain your reasoningand how you arrived at conclusions for decisions. Togetherwe can build a better Navy by considering our actions andtheir effects on those that look up you.Finally, I want to give a shout out to the professional

agents from the Naval Criminal Investigative Service,better known as NCIS. We have a great team of NCISagents stationed here in Naples and they are committedto maintaining a safe and secure community. Thank you team NCIS!

By Capt. Doug CarpenterNSA Naples Commanding Officer

CAPTAIN’S CORNER

Except for those living atthe Support Site andCapodichino, bottledwater is recommended.Treated water is pro-

vided free of charge at adispenser located outside

the Capodichino eastparking garage.All personnel living on

the economy leases ne-gotiated through theHousing office have abottle water clause,which requires thelandlord to provide bot-

tled water.Work with landlords tohave any water hold-ing tanks disinfectedtwice a year, and en-sure your tap water is

disconnected fromnon-permittedwells and con-

nected only to thecity water system.

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Volunteers NeededUSO Naples is looking for outgoing and enthusiastic volun-teers to join their committee to make a difference in the com-munity through special events and outreach. If interested,email USO Naples and Rome Director, Sabrina Pullido at [email protected].

Club Beyond is searching for volunteers to serve as adultleaders. Leaders assist in planning, setup and conductingsmall group meetings with students in grades 7 through 12.Leadership training lasts a month. For details call Diane Van-derpool at DSN 629-4600.

The Transatlantic Council Of The Boy Scouts of America is looking for Eagle Scouts in the Naples communityto update the National Eagle Scout Association database. AllEagle Scouts, both active and not active in scouting are askedto send an email with their last name, first name, email ad-dress, hometown/community, and council/district name wherethey earned their Eagle rank, to [email protected]. “Once an Eagle, always an Eagle.”

Naples American Red Cross (ARC) needs volunteers. Fordetails or to register for a CPR/First Aid class, call 081-568-4788 or 626-4788 or visit American Red Cross Naples on Facebook.

Fleet and Family Support Center is looking for volunteersto assist in the event of an emergency. Volunteers could becalled upon if families are relocated to Support Site due to anatural disaster or similar emergency that exceeds what theFFSC staff can support. Volunteers may greet families, inquire about needs, organize supplies, complete paperwork,etc. Being on the list does not obligate anyone to a future event. For details call 081-811-6372 or email [email protected].

Animals Without Limits (AWL) is searching for volunteerswho want to help at our Animal Hospice in Lago Patria. Wealso need volunteers for different projects on the Support Sitebase. For details email [email protected] or [email protected].

The American Soccer Club (ASC) of Napoli is looking forqualified coaches. For details email [email protected].

Ongoing / On the Horizon

The Naples Middle High School Music Boosters Is your Naples Middle High School student in Band, Choir,Orchestra, or Flag Team? If so, then he / she benefits fromNMHS Music Boosters. We are a growing organization thatensures all Naples Middle High School music programs con-tinue performing at the highest levels. Help support MusicBoosters with your yearly family membership of $25 (othermembership levels also available). Volunteers are continu-ously needed to assist with several projects. For details [email protected] or visit NMHS Music Boost-ers on Facebook.

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THE INSIDE PAGE

Italian Researchers Develop ‘Super Spaghetti’A study published in the journal FoodResearch International, researchers fromBologna and Molise University created“super-spaghetti,” which is rich in antiox-idants, fiber and protein that could helpcardiovascular health. Researchers sepa-rated the components of the grain usingair that allowed them to unite the nutri-tional properties of the pasta.

Apple Development Center Coming to NaplesThe company Apple announced the cre-ation of an iOS App Development Centerin Naples with about 600 people to behired. Young Neapolitans and others willhave the chance to learn one of thetrades of the future and of innovation.The center is the first of its kind in Eu-rope and will support teachers and stu-dents with specialized curriculum toprepare them in developing applicationsfor the hardware and software operatingsystem for mobile devices. No date wasgiven for the opening of the center nei-ther the location.

Pistoia Named 2017 Italian CultureCapital Culture Minister Dario Franceschini an-nounced Pistoia as the Italian culturecapital for 2017. Pistoia in Tuscany waschosen out of nine finalists including Er-colano, Parma, Pisa and Spoleto. The citywill invest more than 15 million euros torevamp urban areas and cultural infra-structure. The city will restore its an-cient walled fortifications, lay out bicyclepaths in the historic center and developits modern and contemporary art mu-seum. Pistoia is famous for its octagonal14th-century Baptistery faced in white-and-green-striped marble, and for vari-ous Renaissance churches. Pistoia is alsohome to a blues festival that drew 45,000spectators last summer.

San Germano Vercellese GettingTough on Tax DodgersThe mayor of San Germano Vercellese, asmall village in Northern Italy came upwith new ideas to try and get residents topay their taxes. Parents who don’t paytaxes won’t be able to take their kids toplay in the municipal park and get freeschool meals. Tax dodgers will also bebanned from getting free rubbish bags,free access to the municipal theater andfree access to sports facilities. The villagehas a tax deficit of 100,000 euro and themayor stated that taxes are used to fi-nance services, and those who don’t pay,don’t have the right to use them.

Città della Scienza Hosts Great Festival Feb. 7The Citta’ della Scienza (Science city) inNaples organizes the Great Festival ofCarnival for children on February 7. The event includes workshops, gamesand show. Young guests will be welcomed by artists in costume who willentertain children with tricks, soap bub-bles, music and painting workshops. The program will start at 10 a.m. andwill go on until 5 p.m.

Carnival Parades in CampaniaMany colorful Carnival parades are or-ganized in Naples and Campania regionthis year. Carnival will be celebratedFebruary 5-9, although some towns haveorganized events and activities since theend of January. The Carnival in Striano(NA) attracts hundreds of visitors fromthroughout the region with colorful pa-rade of floats, dances, music and masksenriching the festivities in the entiretown. Another famous carnival in the Region is the one in Limatola (CE), withparades, music, masks and performers;another carnival is held in Saviano (NA),where visitors can also sample localproducts; in Montemarano (AV) a specialattention is given to the “tarantella,” atraditional southern dance, with colorfulfloats, masked dances and a special “funeral procession of Carnival.”

ITALIAN NEWS BRIEFSCOMPILED BY TERESA MEROLANSA NAPLES PUBLIC AFFAIRS

BOTTLED WATER ADVISORY From NSA Public Affairs

On Jan. 30, 1862, the first U.S.Navy ironclad warship, USSMonitor, was launched. Monitor was designed by Swe-

dish-born engineer and inventorJohn Ericsson, and built by Con-tinental Iron Works, of Broo-klyn, New York.Monitor was a 987-ton war-

ship, with a revolutionary de-sign. She featured an unusuallylow profile, rising only 18 inchesabove the water, and sporting aflat iron deck with a 20-foot cy-lindrical turret rising from themiddle of the ship, which hou-sed two 11-inch Dahlgren guns.Monitor also had a draft of lessthan 11 feet, so she could ope-rate freely in the protected shal-low harbors and rivers of theSouth.Built in only three months, Mo-

nitor would become such an ico-nic ship that hundreds of ships

were built using the same sim-ple – but effective design – andwere later referred to as “Moni-tors.” Not surprising, the Confe-derates had a different opinionof the new ironclad design andreferred disparagingly to the“Monitors” as a “cheese-box on araft.”In February 1862, Secretary of

the Navy Gideon Welles learnedthe Confederates were near tocompleting the conversion of theUSS Merrimack – a 40-gunsteam-powered wooden frigate,which had been renamed CSSVirginia – to an ironclad at thenaval shipyard in Norfolk, Virgi-nia.Fearing what damage an iron-

clad could inflict, Monitor’s pro-duction schedule was steppedup. Welles surmised that a newironclad warship could not onlybreach the blockade and destroyUnion ships, but also inflict da-mage to coastal cities.A month later Monitor was

commissioned, and was quicklypressed into service. Meanwhile,Virginia had been terrorizingthe East Coast and pulverizingUnion ships.On March 8, 1862, when Virgi-

nia steamed into ChesapeakeBay to finish off a groundedUnion ship she had damagedthe day earlier. She found Moni-tor standing guard near the vul-nerable ship.The cannonballs, which would

have punched through a woodenhull, simply bounced off thearmor plating of each ship. Aftertwo hours, the attack was bro-ken off, with each side claimingvictory. In reality, it was a draw.Nevertheless, Monitor had pre-vented Virginia from gainingcontrol of Hampton Roads, andpreserved the Union blockade ofthe Hampton Road area.Thus ended the first battle bet-

ween two steam-powered armo-red warships, and it marked aturning point in naval history.


SPOTLIGHT: ABH2 DOMINICKPOINDEXTER

For the past two years, ABH2Dominick Poindexter has beensupporting and assisting theUSO in many ways, but only re-cently he became part of the USONaples volunteer committee.With his can-do attitude and mis-sion orientation, he has goneabove and beyond to support theNaples operation over the pastmonth. For example, he engagedand recruited other service mem-bers from his department to be-come more active in thecommunity by volunteering forthe USO and created special out-reach and community relationsopportunities with a local shelter.As a result, he is being a greatambassador for his country andreaching out to the less fortunatethrough these morale-boostingevents/activities. Poindexter evenstepped out of his comfort zone bycooking, serving, stuffing stock-ings and supporting his fellowservice members through hiswork. He also is involved in theplanning stage of the annualNaples Got Talent Competitionand has done a superb job re-cruiting talents to participate inthe show. The entire USO Naplesteam is proud to work with suchan outstanding individual.

NAVY HISTORY: USS MONITOR LAUNCHED

By Gary NicholsNSA Naples Public Affairs

Monitor in action with CSS Virginia, on March 9, 1862. Aquarelle facsimile print of a painting by J.O. Davidson. Collection of President Franklin D. Roosevelt.U.S. Naval Historical Center Photo.


● Feb 1-5: Transition GPS Workshop: Pre-Retirement,8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Support Site FFSC

● Feb 2: Surviving the Terrible Twos and Threes, 9 to10 a.m., Support Site FFSC

● Feb 2: Hand Gestures, 10 to 11 a.m., Support Site FFSC● Feb 3: Sponsorship Training, 8 to 10 a.m. Capo Admin

1 Room G-30 ● Feb 4: Parenting Your Teen, Strategies for Re-Charg-

ing Your Battery, 10 to 11 a.m., Support Site FFSC● Feb 5: ICR trip for families – make up for those who

missed the AO trip – it 7:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. (Meeting Point:Support Site Bus Stop)

● Feb 9: Easy Italian, 9 a.m. to noon, Support Site FFSC (1 of 3)

● Feb 9: Labor and Delivery, What to Expect (PrenatalWeek 2) 9 to 10 a.m., Support Site FFSC

● Feb 11: Smooth Move, 8:30 to 11 am., Support SiteFFSC.

● Feb 11: Supporting Teen in Military Culture, 10 to 11a.m., Support Site FFSC

● Feb 11: Italian Cooking Class: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. (Meet-ing Point: Outside Support Site Main Gate). Cost: 15 euroto be paid at the restaurant. Requires prior purchase oftwo E1 bus tickets at NEX Coffee Shop

FLEET AND FAMILY SUPPORTCENTER EVENTS THIS WEEK

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

All classes require registration.Call 081-811-6372 for more information or to register.

First Baby of the Year at USNH Naples

From NSA Naples Energy Management Team

ENERGY CONSERVATIONTest Your Energy Savings Quotient

U.S. Naval Hospital (USNH) Naples had the honor of welcoming the first baby of 2016.Tiffany and Justin Griego welcomed their newest family addition into the world on January 4 at

10 p.m. Their son, Maverick, weighed 8.7 pounds and was 20 inches tall at birth. The Griegos re-cently arrived to Naples from San Diego two months ago.

We at USNH are ecstatic to celebrate the arrival of the first baby of the year for one of our bene-ficiaries. Baby Maverick is happy and healthy, and the family was honored at the annual FirstBaby of the Year Ceremony on January 21.

The family was showered with a beautiful cake and gifts from the hospital staff and guests. Thefamily expressed their gratitude for making their recent hospital stay “a phenomenal experience.”

Congratulations to the Griego family on their new bundle of joy!

From U.S. Naval Hospital Naples Public Affairs

1. What accounts for the most energy usein American homes?

A - Heating and coolingB - Electronics and lightingC - Appliances

2. How much electric-ity does a typical Amer-ican home use permonth?

A - About 9000 kilo-watt hours

B - About 900 kilo-watt hours

C - About 90,000 kilowatt hours

3. How much does a typical U.S. family spend on home utility billsper year?

A - $1,100B - $2,200C - $3,300

4. What are phantom loads?A - Electronics and appliances that consume power when they are

turned off but still plugged in.B - Residual or unused energy that can be re-purposed to power

electronics and appliances.C - Warnings on electronic devices that indicate they need to be

charged or plugged in.

5. How much money can you save by switching to ENERGY STARappliances, fans and electronics over their lifetime?

A - $575B - $750C - $921 ENERGY CONSERVATION Page 11

Naples Middle High School NJROTC Visits USS Mount Whitney

Students from the Naples Middle HighSchool Navy Junior Reserve Officer Train-ing Corps (NJROTC) learned moreabout the U.S. Navy and life on-board ship when they visitedthe USS Mount Whitney (LSS20) on January 13.The Mount Whitney is the

U.S. 6th Fleet flag ship and ishomeported at Gaeta, Italy.Mount Whitney is only one oftwo seaborne Joint CommandPlatforms in the U.S. Navy, bothof which are forward deployed.“It was a fun visit and I learned a lot

about the organization and duties on aship,” Cadet Lt. Sarah Kemp, Naples HighSchool NJROTC executive officer andprospective U.S. Coast Guard Academycadet, said.

The main goal of the visit was to providethe NJROTC cadets, especially those new tothe program, a chance to experience thelook and feel of a Navy flag ship.From learning about navigation and lookout

duties on the bridge to donning firefightinggear, the cadets were exposed to various

aspects of shipboard life. The fieldtrip also included tours the controlcenters of the ship, briefingsabout the ship’s defenses, andopportunities to observe commu-nication systems at work.In addition to touring the ves-

sel, the group of almost 100 visi-tors enjoyed lunch in the mess

hall before heading home.NJROTC leadership continues to

place emphasis on stepping out of the class-room as often as possible and visiting Navycommands throughout the region. Cadetswould like to thank the entire chain of com-mand and crew of the USS Mount Whitneyfor another phenomenal experience.

By Cadet Bailey WardNaples Middle High School Navy Junior Reserve Officer Training CorpsPublic Affairs


Are you a pet owner? If so, do youknow the NSA Naples’ Pet Policyrequirements? Being familiar withthe pet policy will help keep youand your pet happier, and makeyou a better neighbor.The official pet policy can be found

on the NSA Naples’ website at:http://www.cnic.navy.mil/regions/cn-reurafswa/installations/nsa_naples/about/departments/administra-tion_n1/administrative_services/in-structions.html. This policy listsrequirements for bringing your petsto and from Italy.Just like packing up household

goods and shipping a vehicle re-quires scheduling and planning,PCS’ing with pets takes time, socheck with the PERSUPPDETNaples early in the process to en-sure you have adequate lead timeto get your four-footed buddiestransferred safely and on time.Non-reimbursed costs associated

with relocating with your pet maybe tax deductible. IRS Publication521 (page 8 of 18) has the details:https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/p521.pdf.

Some highlights from the NSANaples Pet Policy include:● Pet registration at the Installa-

tion Veterinary Clinic for check inand check out is mandatory.

●Members living in governmenthousing are allowed to have up totwo pets.

● Feeding stray animals is prohib-ited.

● Unattended pets in base housingmust be kept indoors and maynot be left unattended on bal-conies or patios.

● Pets may be off-leash in desig-nated pet run areas only. This in-cludes Carney Park.

● Pets are restricted from play-grounds, exchange outlets, diningfacilities, snack bars, theaters,clubs, schools, hospital, and den-

tal facilities.● Owners must pick up their

pet waste.● Pets shall wear the blue Car-

ney Park/NSA InstallationAccess tags that are issued bythe NSA Naples Veterinarianupon completion of pet regis-tration.

●All pets in government hous-ing must be spayed or neutered.

● It is a serious violation to aban-don a pet.

Only registered and micro-chippedpets are allowed on Support Siteand Carney Park. However, theymust also be under the direct posi-tive control of a capable handler.Animals are considered a nuisanceif they cause an annoyance to resi-dents (incessant barking, not underhandler’s control, or owner’s failureto clean up feces, etc.) if they arefound to be in violation of the NSANaples pet policy or they are in-volved in an incident.Note that animals are not allowed

on Capodichino, except for purposesof travel (arriving or departing fromflights). Reports of pet nuisances or inci-

dents should be made to NSANaples Emergency Dispatch atDSN 626-5638/39, who will thencomplete an Animal Incident Re-port. Repeat Animal Incident Re-ports may be grounds for removalof the animal from governmenthousing at the owner’s expense.These guidelines are in place to

help ensure the safety and qualityof life of installation personnel,family members, and their pets.

From NSA Public Affairs

CS1 Leon Brown“Summer is the best time of

year because you’re not

subject to the weather.”

Eugenio La Colla“Winter of course. I camefrom the mountains, and Ireally like the cold. What Ilike best is sitting in front of afireplace with a book in onehand and a glass of brandyin the other hand.”

Rosy Speranza“Summer, because I don’tlike the cold. I like to dressmore comfortably andtravel, and go to thebeach.”

ET1 Tytus Banker“I like summer. I like going to

the beaches, plus, it’s too

expensive to heat (my

home) in the winter.”

Paul Augustine“Summer for activities;

winter for concentration –

your mind is more focused

on things when it’s cold.”

SOUND OFF:WHICH SEASON DO YOU PREFER, WINTER OR SUMMER?

NSA Naples’ Pet Policy


Naples Area First Class Petty Officers Association is com-posed of members from different rates with one mission: To en-hance community relations, promote awareness of our duties asSailors, and fortify the professional and social welfare of our serv-ice members. We normally convene every other week alternatingTuesdays and Thursdays. Visit us and bring a friend. For detailscall YN1 Gordon at DSN: 626-7733.

Women, Infants, Children (WIC) Overseas Program is of-fered at NSA Naples. Women who are pregnant, breastfeeding,postpartum or have an infant or child under the age of five mayqualify for the program. WIC Overseas is a nutrition educationprogram that provides nutritious supplemental foods. For deailscall 081-811-4962.

NATO Lions Rugby: International rugby club lead by profes-sional English coach Jamie Ball. Practices are held at Carney Parkevery Thursday from 6 to 7:30 p.m. The club is open to trainingand developing all interested players. For details contact CoreyKeating at 340-695-7971 or email [email protected] visit the NATO LIONS RFC (NAPLES ITALY) facebook page.

Naples Middle High School Marching Band Parents of NaplesMiddle High School Students: Looking for a fun and educationalafter school activity for your kids? Good news! There is still time tojoin the NMHS Marching Band! Interested? Check us out Tues-days and Thursdays at 3 p.m. in the Band Room. For details, [email protected]

Harry S. Truman Lodge No. 649 meets 6:30 p.m. every secondand fourth Friday of the month at 6:30 p.m. For details call ChrisGerbore at 333-704-9607 or email [email protected] orvisit http://groups.yahoo.com/ group/HST649.

Club Beyond is a youth group run by Naval Support ActivityNaples Religious Ministries, and is open to children in grades 7 through 12. Meeting are Wednesdays at 5:30 p.m. at the ChapelFellowship Hall at the Support Site. For details email Arturo atapaulino@ clubbeyond.org.

Alcoholics Anonymous hosts English-speaking AA meetings onand off base in the Naples area. For details call 339-267-7075 orvisit www.alcoholics-anonymous.eu/ countries/italy.htm.

The Naples Toastmasters Club provides materials and experi-ence to improve competent communication and leadership skills.Meetings are at 6:30 p.m. on the first & third Tuesdays of themonth at the Support Site Community Center. Guests welcome.For details visit www.naplestoastmasters.wix.com/ toastmaster-snaples or Toastmasters Naples Italy on Facebook.

Boy Scout Troop 007 holds troop meetings every Monday from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at the Support Site Community Center. For details email [email protected] or visit:https://www.facebook.com/ BSATroop007; https://www.troopwebhost.org/Troop007Naples or https://www. troopwebhost.org/ FormHTML.aspx?site= Troop007Naples.

Girl Scouts Overseas Naples is excited to support young leadersin action. We are much more than cookies; we show girls how tocontribute positively in this world. From arts and crafts to camp-ing trips and more Naples Girl Scouts wants girls to be have funlearning. For details visit https://sites.google.com/site/usagson-aples/ or USA Girl Scouts - Naples, Italy on Facebook.

Meditation Sitting Group meets on Mondays from 5:30 to 6p.m. at the Support Site side chapel. Participation is free and new-comers are welcome. For details or questions please email Claudiaat [email protected] or join the Facebook group atNSA Naples Meditation Group.

Coalition of Sailors Against Destructive Decisions(CSADD), Naples Chapter meets every second and fourthWednesday of each month at 1 p.m. in the NSA Naples ChiefsMess, near the quarterdeck in Admin I. CSADD’s mission is to cre-ate a culture in which our shipmates are helping shipmates main-tain a course of success through good decision-making. For detailscall MC2 Ramsaran at DSN 626-5249.

Navy League Naples has three missions: to enhance the morale ofactive duty personnel and their families; to inform Congress and theAmerican public on the importance of strong sea services; and to sup-port youth through programs such as the Junior ROTC that exposeyoung people to the values of our sea services. For details call BettyReese at 081-526-8051 or visit www.navyleague.org.

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MORE BASE NOTESFeb. 2-Mar. 31: Dance Classes at the Support Site Fitness ForumDance Classes are being held at the SupportSite Fitness Forum for ages 3 to 12. Jazz (onTuesday) and Ballet (on Thursday) are offeredfrom 3 to 3:45 p.m. for ages 3 to 6 and from 3:50to 4:35 p.m. for ages 7 to 12. A Community Tapclass is also available for 9 years and above from4:45 to 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday. For details callDSN 629-6604 or Comm. 081-811-6604.

Feb. 4, 11, 18 & 25: It’s Story Time at theSupport Site LibraryPreschoolers and their parents are invited toStory Time at the Support Site Library at 10:30a.m. every Thursday in February for some funreading. Dates and themes are: February 4 –Board Game Day; February 11 – Sweet Valen-

tine’s; February 18 – Presidents’ Stories; Febru-ary 25 – African American Heritage Day. Pro-gram is free. For details call DSN 629-4361 orComm. 081-811-4361.

Feb. 6: Baggin-n-Bragging and NighttimeFlagging at Carney ParkEveryone is invited to some fun for free time atCarney Park. At 1 p.m. a Cornhole game is opento kids and adults with trophies awarded to 1st,2nd and 3rd place winners. At 6:30 p.m. aChemlight Flag Football game is open to adultsonly (teams of 7) with trophies awarded to win-ners. Deadline for registration is February 4.For details or to register call Joseph Cruz at342-763-0237.

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Service Members Should Registerand Request Absentee Ballots NowDoD News

Defense Department per-sonnel and their familieswho plan to vote by absen-tee ballot in the upcomingpresidential primaries andthe general election in No-vember should complete aregistration application andrequest their ballots now,according to a Federal Vot-ing Assistance Program re-lease.To register and request bal-

lots, complete the FederalPost Card Application usingthe FPCA online assistant tofill out the form or pick up ahard-copy version from yourvoting assistance officer or

nearest U.S. Embassy orconsular office.FVAP officials sug-

gest completing anew applicationannually andwith everymove, or atleast 90 daysprior to theelection.State primary

election dates arelisted on the FederalVoting Assistance Pro-gram’s website, with regis-tration information in adrop-down menu at the topleft side of the home page.To find your state's election

website for specific informa-

tion on candidates, elec-tions, contact information

and links to your localelection office, visit

the Federal Vot-ing AssistanceProgram con-tact page.For more in-

formation onthe Federal Vot-

ing AssistanceProgram or help

with the absenteevoting process, visit the

program’s website or call703-588-1584, toll free at800-438-VOTE or via DSNat 425-1584. Help also isavailable by sending anemail to [email protected].

A Pocket Guide to Useful Phrases while on the RoadEmergency Issues . . 081-568-4911

Security Dispatch. . . 081-568-5638

Italian Police: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112

Italian Ambulance: . . . . . . . . . . 118

Italian Fire Department: . . . . . . 115

ENGLISH ITALIANCall an ambulance . . . . . . . . . . . . . Chiamate un'ambulanza Where is a hospital? . . . . . . . . . . . Dov’è l’ospedale?We need a doctor . . . . . . . . . . . . . Abbiamo bisogno di un medicoI cannot find my family . . . . . . . . . Non trovo la mia famigliaI am American . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sono Americano/aWhere is the reporting point? . . . . Dov’è il centro raccolta?Which roads are open? . . . . . . . . . Quali strade sono aperte?I need a phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ho bisogno di un telefonoHelp! It’s an emergency . . . . . . . . . Aiuto! È un’emergenza



The Big Short PremiereR, Drama, 130 min. Cast: Christian Bale, Steve Car-rell, Ryan Gosling, Brad Pitt,Melissa Leo. When four outsiderssaw what the big banks, mediaand government refused to, theglobal collapse of the economy,they had an idea: The Big Short.Their bold investment leadsthem into the dark underbelly ofmodern banking where theymust question everyone andeverything.

Brooklyn Last ShowingPG-13, Drama, 105 min. Cast: Saoirse Ronan, DomhnallGleeson, Emory Cohen, JimBroadbent, Julie Walters. EilisLacey is a young Irish immigrantnavigating her way through1950s Brooklyn. Lured by thepromise of America, Eilis departsIreland and the comfort of hermother’s home for the shores ofNew York City. The initial shack-les of homesickness quickly di-minish as a fresh romancesweeps Eilis into the intoxicatingcharm of love. But soon, her newvivacity is disrupted by her past,and she must choose betweentwo countries and the lives thatexist within.

In the Heart of the Sea Last ShowingPG-13, Drama-Action-Adventure,122 min. Cast: Chris Hemsworth,Cillian Murphy, Ben Whishaw,Brendan Gleeson, Joseph Mawle.In the winter of 1820, the NewEngland whaling ship Essex wasassaulted by something no onecould believe: a whale of mam-moth size and will, and an al-most human sense of vengeance.The real-life maritime disasterwould inspire Herman Melville’sMoby-Dick. But that told onlyhalf the story. This film revealsthe encounter’s harrowing after-math, as the ship’s surviving

crew is pushed to their limitsand forced to do the unthinkableto stay alive. Braving storms,starvation, panic and despair,the men will call into questiontheir deepest beliefs, from thevalue of their lives to the moral-ity of their trade, as their captainsearches for direction on theopen sea and his first mate stillseeks to bring the great whaledown.

ConcussionPG-13, Drama, 123 min. Cast: Will Smith, Bitsie Tulloch,Gugu Mbatha-Raw, Alec Baldwin,Matthew Willig. This dramaticthriller is based on the incredibletrue David vs. Goliath story of Dr.Bennet Omalu, the brilliant foren-sic neuropathologist who made thefirst discovery of CTE, a sports-re-lated brain trauma, in a pro playerand fought for the truth to beknown. Omalu’s emotional questputs him at dangerous odds withone of the most powerful – andbeloved – institutions in the world.

Star Wars: The Force AwakensPG-13, SciFi-Fantasy, 136 min.Cast: Harrison Ford, MarkHamill, Carrie Fisher, OscarIsaac, John Boyega, Daisy Ridley.In this continuation of the “StarWars” saga, balance returns tothe Force as the First Order,emerging from the ashes of theEmpire, clashes with the Resist-ance, which includes scrappynewcomers as well as heroes fromthe former Rebel Alliance.

Daddy’s HomePG-13, Comedy, 96 min. Cast: Will Ferrell, MarkWahlberg, Linda Cardellini,Thomas Haden Church, Hanni-bal Buress. A mild-manneredradio executive strives to becomethe best stepdad to his wife’s twochildren, but complications ensue

when their freewheeling andfreeloading real father arrives,forcing him to compete for the af-fection of the kids.

Kung Fu Panda 3 PremierePG, Animation, 95 min. Cast:Jack Black, Angelina Jolie,Dustin Hoffman, Jackie Chan,Seth Rogen. When Po’s long-lostpanda father suddenly reappears,the reunited duo travel to a secretpanda paradise to meet scores ofhilarious new panda characters.But when the supernatural vil-lain Kai begins to sweep acrossChina defeating all the kung fumasters, Po must do the impossi-ble – learn to train a village full ofhis fun-loving, clumsy brethren tobecome the ultimate band ofKung Fu Pandas!

Point BreakPG-13, Action-Adventure, 114min. Cast: Edgar Ramrez, LukeBracey, Teresa Palmer, DelroyLindo, Ray Winstone. A youngFBI agent, Johnny Utah, infil-trates a cunning team of thrill-seeking elite athletes – led by thecharismatic Bodhi. The athletesare suspected of carrying out aspate of crimes in extremely un-usual ways. Deep undercover,and with his life in imminentdanger, Utah strives to provethey are the architects of thisstring of inconceivable crimes.

Ride Along 2PG-13, Comedy, 120 min. Cast: Ice Cube, Kevin Hart, TikaSumpter, Benjamin Bratt, KenJeong. Ben and James venture toMiami to work on a case that in-volves a mysterious and dashingfigure named Serge Pope. Whilethere, they team up with Maya, asmart and beautiful detective.Ben looks forward to provinghimself and hopes the case runssmoothly so that he can return toAtlanta in time for his wedding.

No Children Under 10 Admitted to R-Rated Movies

MOVIESCHEDULE

If you have been sexually assaulted or need to speak with a S.A.P.R. victim advocate, call 335-640-6621 24/7 for information and support. The DoD Safe Helpline can be reached toll-free at001-877-995-5247.

Friday, January 294:30 p.m. Daddy’s Home,

PG-13 5:30 p.m. Kung Fu Panda 3,

PG7:30 p.m. Brooklyn, PG-138:30 p.m. The Big Short, R

Saturday, January 303 p.m. Kung Fu Panda 3,

PG5 p.m. Concussion, PG-136 p.m. Kung Fu Panda 3,

PG, 3-D7:45 p.m. Ride Along 2,

PG-138:30 p.m. The Big Short, R

Sunday, January 313 p.m. Kung Fu Panda 3,

PG, 3-D4 p.m. Star Wars Episode VII:

The Force Awakens, PG-13,4:45 p.m. In the Heart of the Sea,

PG-136:45 p.m. Point Break,

PG-137:15 p.m. The Big Short, R

Monday, February 1Closed, No Movies

Tuesday, February 2Closed, No Movies

Wednesday, February 34:30 p.m. Kung Fu Panda 3,

PG6 p.m. Brooklyn, PG-137 p.m. Star Wars Episode VII:

The Force Awakens, 3-D

Thursday, February 44:30 p.m. In the Heart of the Sea,

PG-136 p.m. Ride Along 2,

PG-137 p.m. The Big Short, R

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Sure Start is a unique program com-mitted to providing the highest qualityof education for command-sponsoredchildren of enlisted personnel (priorityto E1-E4) who are four years old bySept. 1. For details, contact BridgetRuffino at 629-4683 or [email protected] or call theschool at 081-811-4037.

Educational & Developmental Intervention Service Screenings NowAvailable Room W09, Support Site VillageForum. For eligible children who have notreached their third birthday. If you areconcerned about your child’s development,contact EDIS at 081-811-4676.

Carney Park Golf Association(CPGA) is a non-profit organization established for eligible Carney ParkGolf Course patrons. The CPGA provides weekly social activities for alllevels of golfer and often organize tripsto other courses. Events are held every Saturday and Sunday. For detailscall 081-568-1749.

University of Oklahoma GraduateDegrees The University of Oklahomaoffers the master of human relations on-site graduate degree program. Coursesmeet in a series of four evenings andone weekend. For details call the OU of-fice at DSN: 626-6672 or visit the officeat Capodichino in the Admin II building.

The Knights Of Columbus, San Gennaro Council 14853, meets atnoon on the third Sunday of each monthat the Support Site Chapel Offices. For details email robert Kenney at kofcnaples @gmail.com

Seventh Day Adventist WorshipService takes place Saturdays at Sup-port Site Chapel from 9 a.m. to noon.The schedule is: Sabbath School lessons,9:30 to 10:45 a.m.; songs and praise,10:45 to 11 a.m.; Divine Service, 11 a.m.to noon. For details call Paolo Fleurantat 328-194-6897 or email naplesadven-tistsgroup@ yahoo.com.

Connect The Tots Club unites fami-lies with children from newborn to pre-school age within the Naples militarycommunity. Club events includemonthly coffee mornings and birthdayparties, weekly playgroups, craft activi-ties and more. For details visit www.meetup.com/Connect-the-Tots-Club.

Naval Hospital Religious ServicesTuesday: Silent prayer (7:15-7:45 a.m.) inthe hospital chapel. Traditional hymn andpraise and worship music will be providedduring this time; Wednesday RomanCatholic Mass (11:30 a.m.-12 p.m.) in thehospital chapel (call 081-811-6451 to con-firm that Mass is being held); and Thurs-day Men’s Fellowship and Bible Study(6-7 a.m.) in the hospital galley.

Naples Area Nurses Association(NANA) is an organization of nurses thatwork together to fundraise, participate insocial events, and provide support through-out the U.S. Naval Hospital Naples andNSA Naples community. For details emailLt. Shelley Beltz at [email protected] or Lt. Jenny Paul [email protected].

Gaeta/Naples Area Girl Scouts is inneed of leaders and co-leaders. Train-ing and support provided. For detailsemail [email protected].

The Welfare & Recreation Association is available to meet associatesevery Thursday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. atits location on the first floor of Building450 upstairs from Capo Landing. For de-tails visit http://www.wraitalia.it.

The Naples Christian HomeschoolAssociation meets every month to sup-port families who have chosen to educatetheir own children. We offer weeklypark/pool days, a moms’ night out andfield trips to explore Bella Napoli and be-yond. For details email Natalie Mack [email protected].

Register For On-Site Undergrad-uate Classes Visit the colleges for moreinformation about what classes and pro-grams are offered. Call UMUC Mary-land at 081-568-6673/74/75; CentralTexas College at 081-568-6761.

Naples Officials Association NeedsReferees For details call Nigel Alexan-der at 081-721-5413 or 346-680-3282 oremail nalexander@ afsouth.nato.int.

Cub Scout Pack 007 Want to camp inNettuno, hike in Cuma, go bowling or par-ticipate in swimming and archery? ThenCub Scouts is the place for you! Boys infirst through fifth grade meet three timesper month to learn skills that they applyon hiking, camping and service outings.For details email [email protected] or visit www.cubscouting-naples.org.

The U.S. Military Retiree Assoc-iation of Southern Italy (USMRA-SI)is the only association in Southern Italyrepresenting the interests of U.S. retiredmilitary personnel and their survivors. Ifyou are not a member and are eligible,visit the USMRA-SI at usmra-si.tripod.com or call Wylie Miller at 329-208-7315.

Latinos Unidos Welcomes NewMembers Meetings are 2 p.m. on thefirst Sunday of every month at the Sup-port Site park. For details [email protected] or call 334-6771-0327, or [email protected] or call 081-811-5554.

Napoli Nation Fan Club is a groupthat helps community members attendSSC Napoli soccer games, promotes in-tercultural relations and provides SSCNapoli information to the community.Membership benefits include SSCNapoli gear, discounted tickets andentry to Napoli Nation functions. Fordetails visit USASSCNapoli on Facebook.

The Naples Middle High SchoolPTSA is looking for volunteers to helpprovide information, resources andevents that strengthen the connectionsbetween students, parents, the schooland the community. A yearly member-ship is $10 and joining is a great way toget involved, meet the teachers, otherparents and your child’s friends. For de-tails email [email protected] or Naples Middle High SchoolPTSA on Facebook.

Filipino-American Association ofNaples, Italy meets at noon the firstSunday of every month at the Support Site Fellowship Hall. For detailscall Ron Nacianceno at 081-568-1746 or 335-760-4446 or visit Fil-Am Napleson Facebook.

Security Note: All DoD military or civil-ian personnel hosting an event off basemust complete a Special Event Force Pro-tection Plan (SEFPP) 45 days in advance,regardless of organization, if the eventwill involve 50 or more personnel, includedistinguished visitors or involve personnelwearing uniforms. For details call theAT/FP Division at 081-568-5525 or visitthe division office in the Capodichino Se-curity Precinct, Bldg. 403.

Catholic Women of The Chapel meetsmonthly in the Support Site FellowshipHall for prayer, fellowship, and learning.Child care provided. We also meetWednesdays at 10:30 a.m. for Rosary andThursdays at 9:30 a.m. for bible study.For details email [email protected] visit Catholic Women of the Chapel -NSA Naples, Italy on Facebook.

The Naples Area Second Class PettyOfficer Association meets every other Tuesday in the Capodichino Theater at noon to discuss upcomingcommunity outreach opportunities and charity events. For details, callMA2 Amanda Bauer at DSN 626-4955or MC2 Eva-Marie Ramsaran at DSN 626-5249.

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Those attempting togain physical ac-cess to DoD instal-lations must showan alternate form ofidentification, suchas a passport, offi-cials said. Servicemembers, familymembers, DoD em-ployees, and federalemployees with the DoD common access card, DoD uni-formed services identification and privileges cards, federalpersonal identification verification cards or transportationworkers’ identification credentials are not affected, offi-cials said, as these cards are authorized in DoD policy tofacilitate physical access to installations.“All federal agencies including DoD must comply with

the law regarding the use of REAL IDs for official pur-poses,” an official said. “For most DoD installations, anidentification card or an installation pass is required tofacilitate access. Hence, where an ID or an installationpass is used for physical access, DoD installations are pro-hibited from accepting driver’s licenses or state identifica-tion cards from states deemed non-REAL ID compliant.“DoD policy allows commanders to waive the DoD access

control requirements for special situations, circum-stances, or emergencies,” the official said. “Therefore, in-stallations may authorize other alternatives to facilitateinstallation access, such as a graduation ceremony guestlist, escorts, etc.”

Solutions:1 - A: According to the most recent Residential Energy Con-

sumption Survey, heating and cooling accounted for 48 percentof total energy consumption in American homes. However, thisnumber is down from 58 percent in 1993 as a result of im-proved technology and products such as more energy efficientheating and cooling systems, better insulation and energy effi-cient windows.2 - B: According to the Energy Information Administration,

average annual electricity consumption for a U.S. residentialutility customer was 10,908 kilowatt hours, an average of909 kilowatt hours per month.3 - B: The 115 million residences in America today collec-

tively use an estimated 22.5 percent of the country’s total en-ergy. The typical U.S. family spends at least $2,200 a year onhome utility bills. Switching to ENERGY STAR products andmaking home energy upgrades can help lower these costs.4 - A: A phantom load, also called standby power, refers to

power consumed by electronics and appliances while they areswitched off. According to Lawrence Berkeley National Labo-ratory, a typical American home has 40 products constantlydrawing power. Together these amount to almost 10 percentof residential electricity use.5 - B: Using ENERGY STAR certified products – which in-

corporate advanced technologies that use 10 to 15 percentless energy and water than standard models – throughoutyour home could save nearly $750 over the lifetime of theproducts. For example, ENERGY STAR clothes washers useabout 40 percent less energy than conventional clothes wash-ers while reducing water bills.

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The Swimmer of the Meetwas Margaret Menoni, whoswam some of her fastesttimes earning Gold for thePentathlon 13-14 girls agedivision.“Margaret joined us about

mid-season and has been anasset to the high schoolsquad,” Higgins said. “Herenthusiasm and team spiritis contagious which was evi-dent at the meet as she wasalways right there to cheeron her teammates.”Higgins’ influence on her

young swimmers hasn’t beenlimited to the pool, either.“Over the last three years

Coach Jane has taught me somuch, whether that be aca-demically, mentally, physi-cally or otherwise,” SarahOestereicher said. “I have al-ways been able to count onher to help me through manylife challenges, and she hasnever given up on me, andalways kept pushing meharder and farther than Iever thought I could go.”In addition to this being

Higgins’ last home meet, thiswas also the last home meetfor four seniors: Team Cap-tains Ian Boggs, Brandon

Coach Jane Higgins encourages a new swimmer before a race. Photo by Mike Sharp

Oestereicher and SophiaSommeling, along withRobert DromerhauserAs the Tiger Sharks ramp

up for their last two big com-petitions, the Southern Divi-sionals and the EFSLChampionships, they areconfident they’ll have an-other win for Coach Jane. “Coaching at my last home

meet was bittersweet for me,watching the kids compete,and for many it was theirlast time too, was both excit-ing and sad because we arenot just a team we are a fam-ily,” Higgins said. “My fa-vorite part of coaching iswatching the swimmers ac-complishments throughoutthe season and their excite-ment at the end of a race be-cause they know they didtheir best.”“I’ll be sad next year swim-

ming without her around, butI wish her the best wherevershe goes,” Oestereicheradded. “I’ll always rememberher and everything she hastaught me. I know that if shekeeps coaching when shemoves, whatever team shecoaches will surely adore heras much as I and the rest ofus Tiger Sharks have.”


date: Open until filled.Recreation Aid, NF-0189-01,ANN#15-167, flexible, Auto/Wood Skills Center, Support Site,Naples, Italy. Job summary: Pro-vides oversight of activities andnecessary services to authorizedpatron, including general infor-mation on the use of equipment.Closing date: Open until filled.Recreation Aid, NF-0189-01,ANN#15-207, flexible, FitnessForum, Support Site, Naples,Italy. Job summary: Employee inthis position plays an integralpart in providing customer serv-ice and insuring patrons are of-fered a clean facility and pleasantconditions for their fitness/ath-letic workouts or programs. Clos-ing date: Open until filled.Recreation Aid, NF-0189-01,ANN#15-242, flexible, MWR ITTDivision, Naples, Italy. Job sum-mary: Provides customer serviceand disseminate travel and tourinformation to patrons and sellstickets. Closing date: Open untilfilled.Lifeguard, NF-0189-01, ANN#16-001, (Multiple positions) flexi-ble Aquatics Division, MWR CapoPool. Job summary: Works assafeguards and supervises swim-mers and bathers in pool area.Closing date: Open until filled.Recreation Assistant, NF-0189-01/02, ANN#16-003 flexible,Fleet and Family Readiness Cen-ter, Gaeta, Italy. Job summary:Serves as a primary front linecustomer service representativeof the overall program as such,must continually present infor-mation in a high professional andcustomer friendly style. Closingdate: Open until filled.Recreation Aid, NF-0189-01,ANN#16-005 flexible, OutdoorRecreation Program, SupportSite/Carney Park. Job summary:Provides and maintain recreationand athletic equipment issue.Closing date: Open until filled.Food Service Worker, NA-7408-02, ANN#16-045 flexible,(Multiple Positions) BowlingCenter, Support Site. Job sum-mary: Performs tasks with sev-eral steps or sequence of taskssuch as: sets up food service coun-ters, steam tables, dining roomtables, and side service standswith hot and cold food, includingmeats, vegetables, salads,desserts, bread, butter, and bev-erages. Closing date: Open untilfilled.Bartender, NA-7405-05, ANN#16-049, flexible, Bowling Center,Support Site. Job summary: Pre-pares and serves all types of alco-holic and nonalcoholic beveragefrom a full service bar. Closingdate: Open until filled.Recreation Aid, NF-0189-01,ANN#16-074, flexible, MWR GolfCourse, Carney Park, Naples.Job summary: Collects green fees(monthly and daily), locker feesand fees for electric cart rentals.Employee will act as starterwhen needed on weekdays andassist when needed as cashier.First cut off: February 5. Closingdate: Open until filled.

NEX U.S. NAF EMPLOYMENT

OPPORTUNITIESGricignano, Bldg. 2091-B

Call Comm. 081-813-5252/5253/5254 or

DSN: 629-4774Hours: Monday to

Friday 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.

For a current list of U.S. vacan-cies and the on-line applicationvisit: https://www.NavyEx-change.jobs To assist your job search go di-rectly to the location field, openthe drop down menu and click onItaly, then click on SEARCH FORJOBS button. You will see all thejobs in Italy (mostly Naples area);just make sure you are NOT ap-plying for a position located inSigonella (Sicily). For any ques-tions or concerns please call thenumbers above.

GRICIGNANO MAIN STOREAnn#150005HD CustomerService Clerk/CS/NF-2/RFT –Open Until Filled – Pay rate: $9-$11 per hour. Job summary: Per-forms a variety of customerservice duties including specialorders, foreign currency ex-change, Western Union, mer-chandise returns, gas sales,layaways, etc.Ann#1500058D SecurityGuard/52/NF-1/FLEX – Openuntil filled – Pay rate: $8-$11 perhour.Job summary: Ensures enforce-ment of security measures; con-ducts inspections; preparesreports concerning security re-lated incidents, etc.Ann#1500058C LP/Safety In-vestigator (Detective)/52/NF2/FLEX – Open until filled – Payrate: $9-$11 per hour. Job sum-mary: Responsible for the protec-tion of Navy Exchange assetsthrough investigative strategies,utilizing various surveillancetechniques and the auditing ofcontrols designed to prevent andminimize loss potential. Ann#150005NV Sales Clerk(Softlines)/SL/NF-1/FLEX –Open until filled – Pay rate: $8-$9.50 per hour. Job summary: Re-sponsible for selling generalmerchandise to customers andensuring merchandise is properlystocked and displayed for theJewelry, Men’s, Ladies, Shoes,Cosmetics, Handbags, and Chil-dren’s departments.Ann#150005NW Sales Clerk(Self Service)/SL/NF-1/FLEX –Open until filled – Pay rate: $8-$9.50 per hour. Job summary:Sells general merchandise to cus-tomers exercising professionalselling techniques. Works as partof a sales team to provide servicethat anticipates and exceeds cus-tomer expectations.Ann#150005NX Sales Clerk(Electronics)/SL/NF-1/FLEX –Open until filled – Pay rate: $8-$9.50 per hour. Job summary:Sells general merchandise to

JOBS (Reannouncement) Recre-ation Assistant, GS-0189-05,ANN#EUR16-259518-AV/R2,Full Time PermanentMedical Instrument Techni-cian (ULTRASOUND), GS-0649-08, ANN#EUR16-301401 -AG,Full Time PermanentEditoral Assistant (OA), GS-1087-07, ANN#EUR16-252376-XD-R1, Full Time Temporary

CLOSING February 29Program Assistant (O/A), GS-0344-07, ANN#EUR16-257750-AG, (Multiple positions),FullTime Temporary (Fourth cut-off: February 4)

LOCAL NATIONAL (LN) POSITIONS

IMPORTANT NOTICE: The ap-plication form and instructionson how to apply have been re-vised. Any prior editions will beobsolete and will no longer be con-sidered beginning January 1. Ap-plications that do not conform tothe revised instructions will notbe considered.

CLOSING February 4Supply Technician, Ua-2005-06 KPP Ua-05, ANN#40411-289191-AG, Full Time Per-manent Transportation Assistant, Ua-2102-06 KPP Ua-05, ANN#40411-289190-AG, Full Time Per-manentMotor Vehicle Operator, Uc-5703-06, ANN#44308-279818-MM, Full Time Temporary

CLOSING February 11Financial Technician, Ua-0503-02, ANN#3049B-307792-XD, Full Time Permanent

CANCELLEDGeneral Supply Specialist,Ua-2001-04 KPP Ua-03/02,ANN#40411-238066-AG, FullTime permanent, AOC: Currentpermanent NAVSUP FLCSI site-Naples employees only

If you have any questions, contactthe front desk at 626-5409 or 081-568-5409. You can also contactthe HRO Naples helpdesk at:http://cnic.navy.mil/Europe/A b o u t / J o b s /A b o u tWo r k -ingHere/index.htm. You will becontacted within 24 hours, soplease be sure to provide your con-tact information. Thank you andwe appreciate your input, whethernegative or positive so that we canfind ways to improve the HROservices, or continue to provide ex-cellent service. As a reminder, anHRO Representative is availablefor the bi-weekly “Meet & Greet”at the NSA, Support Site Base,Navy Exchange Food Court areafrom 8-9 a.m. Please feel free tocome by, pick up a copy of a va-cancy announcement that youmay be interested in applying for,or ask questions. If the HRO rep-resentative is unable to provideyou a response, he/she will bringthe question back to the HRO of-fice and you will be provided an

U.S. POSITIONSCONUS hires currently residingin the Naples/Gaeta commutingareas MUST apply through US-AJOBS to receive consideration.

CLOSING February 4Financial Management Ana-lyst, GS-0501-12, ANN#EUR16 -285576-AG, Full TimePermanent IT Specialist (PLCYPLN/CUSTSPT), GS-2210-12, ANN#EUR16-297063-MM, Full TimePermanent Business Manager, GS-1101-13, ANN#EUR16-297986-XD,Full-Time Permanent Engineering Technician (Me-chanical), GS-0802-12, ANN#EUR16-301444-MM, Full TimePermanentGeneral Engineer (ProjectSupport), GS-0801-12, ANN#EUR16-297065-MM, Full TimePermanent

CLOSING February 11Management Analyst, GS-0343-11 KPP GS12 or GS-12,ANN#EUR16-297964-AG, FullTime PermanentAccountant, GS-510-12, ANN#EUR16-297964-AG, Full TimePermanent Program Analyst (COR), GS-0343-12, ANN#EUR16-299574-AG, Full Time Permanent Administrative Services As-sistant, GS-0303-05, ANN#EUR16-294619-AV, Full TimePermanentHousing Manager, GS-1173-11,ANN#EUR16-302975-AV, FullTime Permanent

answer or a call back the sameday. The date for the next “Meet &Greet” is to yet be determined.

NON-APPROPRIATED FUND (NAF) POSITIONS

Fleet & Family Readiness NAFLocal Naples job announcementswithin CNREURAFSWA may beviewed at: https://www.cnic.navy.mil/regions/cn-reurafswa/about/job_openings.html – The necessary applicationforms are also available on line.For questions please call 081-568-4164/2505/5612/8202. The ap-plications may be emailed [email protected]

NSA NAPLES US NAF POSITIONS

Education Aid/Technician,CY-1702-I/II, ANN#16-030, (Mul-tiple Positions) flexible, Child De-velopment Centers, School AgeCare, Youth Programs, Teen Cen-ter and Youth SportsCapodichino/Support Site. Jobsummary: Provides appropriatedevelopmental care and instruc-tion for children and youth rang-ing in age from six weeks to 18years in a Child and Youth Pro-gram setting Performs routine,day-to-day care of infants andchildren ranging from six weeksto five years. Assembles andgathers materials and equipmentnecessary to execute School AgeCare for children ranging fromsix to nine years old, School-AgeCare Pre-Teen for children rang-ing from 10 to 12 years, TeenCenter Program for childrenranging from 13 to 18 years. Re-ceives and releases childrento/from authorized parents, guid-ance. Closing date: Open untilfilled.Education Aid/Technician,CY-1702-I/II, ANN#16-024 , (Mul-tiple Positions) regular full time,(Eligible for Post Allowance)Child Development Centers,School Age Care, Youth Pro-grams, Teen Center and YouthSports Capodichino/Support Site.Job summary: Provides appropri-ate developmental care and in-struction for children and youthranging in age from six weeks to18 years in a Child and YouthProgram setting Performs rou-tine, day-to-day care of infantsand children ranging from sixweeks to five years. Assemblesand gathers materials and equip-ment necessary to execute SchoolAge Care for children rangingfrom six to nine years old, School-Age Care Pre-Teen for childrenranging from 10 to 12 years, TeenCenter Program for childrenranging from 13 to 18 years. Re-ceives and releases childrento/from authorized parents, guid-ance. Closing date: Open untilfilled.Recreation Aid, NF-0189-01,ANN#15-019, flexible, MWR Lib-erty Division, Naples, Italy. Jobsummary: Employee helps cus-tomers in the recreation centerwith recreational event. Closing

To find out what positions are cur-rently open, please contact our frontdesk at DSN 626-5409 or commercial081-568-5409. Copies of vacancy an-nouncements will be also posted atthe Human Resources Office, locatedat Admin I building at Capodichino,first floor. The customer service hours are Mon-day through Friday, from 8 a.m. to 3p.m. and at the Fleet and Family Sup-port Center (FFSC), Support Site, Gri-cignano. The announcements are alsovisible at the following links:

NEW HRO WEBSITES:https://cnic.navy.mil/regions/cnreuraf-swa/about/job_openings.html orhttps:// cnic.navy.mil/regions/cnreuraf-swa/about/job_openings/USVacan-cies.html (for U.S. vacancies) orhttps://cnic.navy.mil/regions/cnreuraf-swa/about/job_openings/LocalNation-alVacancies.html (for LN vacancies).

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

Customer service operation hours forthe following HRO services are Mon-day, Wednesday and Friday from 9-11a.m. and from 1-3 p.m.:● ID/CAC Cards (DD1172-2)● Work Certificates

HUMAN RESOURCES OFFICE (HRO)

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MORE BASE NOTESFeb.6: Naples Got TalentShowUSO is once again hostingNaples Got Talent Show onFebruary 6 at the NaplesHigh School Cafeteria. Thisfree community event willstart at 6 p.m. Come out andsupport the contestants andvote for your favorite. Thewinner receives two roundtriptickets to the United States.For details call the USO officeat DSN 629-4903/626-5713.

Feb. 8, 22, 29 & Mar 7:Archery Range 4-SessionSeries for experiencedarchersGot the techniques down andwant to continue practicing?Are you an experiencedarcher? If so, sign-up for Out-door Recreation’s ArcheryRange Shooting 4-Session Se-ries which runs on February8, 22, 29 and March 7 from8:30 to 9:30 p.m. at the TeenCenter gymnasium. Cost is$15 per series and includesequipment. Series is open toexperienced archers and thosewho have completed a mini-mum of (eight) 1-hour ses-sions with one of OutdoorRecreation’s qualified instruc-tors. Youth 17 years andunder must be accompaniedby an adult or legal guardian.For details or to register callDSN 629-4947 or Comm. 081-811-4947.

Feb. 8, 22, 29 & Mar 7:Archery Range 4-Session Series for beginnersShoot the bulls-eye with a 4-

customers exercising professionalselling techniques. Works as partof a sales team to provide servicethat anticipates and exceeds cus-tomer expectations.Ann#150005NY Sales Clerk(Shoes)/SL/NF-1/FLEX – Openuntil filled – Pay rate: $8-$9.50per hour. Job summary: Sellsgeneral merchandise to cus-tomers exercising professionalselling techniques. Works as partof a sales team to provide servicethat anticipates and exceeds cus-tomer expectations.Ann#1600006L Sales Clerk(Housewares)/SL/NF-1/FLEX –Open until filled – Pay rate: $8-$9.50 per hour. Job summary:Sells general merchandise to cus-tomers exercising professionalselling techniques. Works as partof a sales team to provide servicethat anticipates and exceeds cus-tomer expectations.Ann#160000AX CashierChecker/CC/NF-1/FLEX – Openuntil filled – Pay rate: $8-$9.50per hour. Job summary: Associ-ates engaged in the operation ofcash registers to record sales inretail checkout areas.Ann#160000AY SupervisorySales Clerk (Consumables)/CL/NF-2/RFT – Open until filled– Pay rate: $10-$14 per hour. Jobsummary: Provides work direc-tion and supervision for a groupof associates within assigned de-partments/ location engaged inperforming various clerical, retailand services functions.

CAPODICHINO NEXMARTAnn#1600000R Sales Clerk/

SL/NF-1/FLEX – Open untilfilled – Pay rate: $8-$9.50 perhour. Job summary: Responsiblefor selling general merchandiseto customers and ensuring mer-chandise is properly stocked andavailable. Candidates must be atleast 18 years old to apply.

JFC MINIMARTAnn#1600000Q Sales Clerk/MM/NF-1/FLEX – Open untilfilled – Pay rate: $8-$9.50 perhour. Job summary: Responsiblefor selling general merchandiseto customers and ensuring mer-chandise is properly stocked andavailable. Candidates must be atleast 18 years old to apply.

OTHER OPPORTUNITIESSchool Age Care Looking

for Full-Time LeadsChild and Youth Programs islooking for full-time lead posi-tions at the Support Site’s SchoolAge Care Program. The positionhelps oversee the Before- andAfter-School Program, in addi-tion to the summer day camp.Apply through the Human Re-sources Office at Capodichino.Call 081-568-4164/2505 to findout what documentation isneeded.

U.S. Consulate Seeking Visa Assistant

The U.S. Consulate General inNaples is seeking eligible andqualified applicants for a positionas “Visa Assistant,” available inFebruary 2016, on a full-timeschedule. Qualifications requiredand all information are availableat https://webservices.usem-bassy.it/erecruitment/

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Day Archery Course at theSupport Site Teen CenterGymnasium, which runs onFebruary 8, 22, 29 and March7 from 7 to 8 p.m. This pro-gram is open to 10 years andabove; 17 years and undermust be accompanied by anadult or legal guardian. Fordetails or to register call DSN629-4947 or Comm. 081-811-4947.

Feb. 10-Mar. 5: Group andPrivate Swim Lessons atCapo FitZone pool (Session 2)Adults and children are in-vited to join a fun, four-weekswim group or private sessionat the Capo FitZone pool.Participants must register inperson beginning February 1to the Monday prior to ses-sion start date. Lessons areheld on Wednesday and Sat-urday at various times (de-pending on participation).For details call the Capo poolat DSN 626-4254 or Comm.081-568-4254.

Feb. 12: Nine, Wine & Dine4-Person Scramble GolfTournamentEnjoy a golf tournament, din-ner, soft drinks, beer andwine at the Wine & Dine 4-Person Scramble Golf Tourna-ment at the Carney Park GolfCourse. Shotgun starts at 2p.m., appetizers at 5 p.m., fol-lowed by dinner at 6 p.m.Deadline is February 10. Fordetails or to register call 081-526-4296.

Feb. 13: Outdoor Recreation Trekking: Valley of the Mills (Amalfi)Join Outdoor Recreation forone of the most beautifulwell-known hikes in Campa-nia on February 13 from 7:45a.m. to 4 p.m. The trail has amoderate exertion level. Reg-istration is now through Feb-ruary 9. For details call DSN629-4947 or Comm. 081-811-4947.

Feb. 13: Cupid’s 5K Relay& Kids 1 Mile RelayJoin us for our 5K relay andKids (12 & under) 1 Milerelay on Feb. 13 at the Sup-port Site Soccer Field. Partic-ipants will run/walk in teamsof two. Registration begins at10 a.m. Kids 1 mile relaystarts at 11 a.m. and 5K relaywill follow. Prizes awarded tothe 1st, 2nd, and 3rd placefinishers for both relays. Fordetails call DSN 629-6604 orComm. 081-811-6604.

Feb. 13-14: Valentine’sWeekend Special at Carney ParkEnjoy a romantic getaway atCarney Park. On Feb. 13, aRomantic Bonfire is free topatrons from 7 to 10 p.m.Bring your own blankets andlawn chairs. On Feb. 14, aLovers Prosecco Brunch Buf-fet will run from 11 a.m. to 2p.m. For details call CarneyPark at 081-526-1579/3396.

Feb. 17: Auto Skills CenterFree Vehicle WorkshopLearn how to check your ve-hicle’s vital fluids, brakes,tires, windshield wipers, ra-

diator, seat belts and morewith the help of our expertmechanics at the free vehicleworkshop on February 17.Workshop is held every 30minutes from 3:30 to 5 p.m.In addition this month, theAuto Skills Center is havinga big discount on PennzoilMotor Oil. For details or toregister call DSN 629-4971 orComm. 081-811-4971.

Feb. 17 and 18: CREDOSafeTALK WorkshopCREDO will be offering twoworkshops on SafeTALK. Itprovides practical training forthose seeking to prevent oth-ers from the immediate riskof suicide. Participants willexplore core beliefs, commonexperiences, and prevailingattitudes about suicide. Afterthis training, participantswill understand the needs ofa person at risk of suicide.Additionally, they will learnhow to refer to additionalcommunity resources andpractice suicide first-aid tech-niques to promote a suicide-safer community. Visit theoffice to register atCapodichino Bldg. 450, sec-ond floor across from the Fit-ness Center, or call 626-5255,or visit http://goo.gl/forms/rr57j69V0S

Feb. 20: Parents’ Night Out Enjoy a night out and letCDC watch your children.Parents’ Night Out will runfrom 4 p.m. to midnight andis open to children ages 6weeks to 6th grade at a costof $4 per child, per hour. Reg-ister by February 12 at theSupport Site or Capo CDC.For details call DSN 629-4989 or Comm. 081-811-4989.

Feb. 14-20: Presidents’ Day Celebrations at the LibrariesDuring the month of Febru-ary, celebrate Presidents’ Daywith displays, bibliographies,information and more show-cased at the MWR libraries.For details call DSN 629-4361 or Comm. 081-811-4361.

Feb. 14-20: February Massage SpecialTreat yourself or someonespecial to a relaxing aro-matherapy massage with hotstones and essential oils ofyour choice during the “Rosesare Red” Valentine’s Promo-tion at the Support Site Fit-ness Forum from February14-20. For details or for anappointment call DSN 629-6604 or Comm. 081-811-6604.

Feb. 26-28: CREDO Family Enrichment RetreatCome away with other fami-lies and trained leaders foran event packed with activi-ties and learning. You willclarify your values, defineyour roles, practice communi-cation skills, and enjoy timetogether as a family. Visit theoffice to register atCapodichino Bldg. 450, sec-ond floor across from the Fit-ness Center, or call 626-5255,or visit Center, call 626-5255,or visit http://goo.gl/forms/Zd7nveQ9gr

In the event of an emergencyor to report a crime,

please call the EmergencyDispatch Center at 081-568-4911 or

5911.(On-Base Dial 9-1-1)For non-emergency

assistance, call 081-568-5638

Every February 2, thousands of peoplegather at Gobbler’s Knob in Punx-sutawney, Pennsylvania, to await thespring forecast from a special groundhog.Known as Punxsutawney Phil, this

groundhog will emerge from his simulatedtree trunk home and look for his shadow,which will help him make his much-antici-pated forecast. According to legend, if Philsees his shadow the United States is instore for six more weeks of winter weather.But, if Phil doesn’t see his shadow, thecountry should expect warmer tempera-tures and the arrival of an early spring.

History of Groundhog DayGroundhog Day originates from an an-

cient celebration of the midway point be-tween the winter solstice and the springequinox – the day right in the middle of as-tronomical winter. According to supersti-tion, sunny skies that day signify a stormyand cold second half of winter while cloudyskies indicate the arrival of warm weather.The trail of Phil’s history leads back to

Clymer H. Freas, city editor of the Punx-sutawney Spirit newspaper.Inspired by a group of local groundhog

hunters, whom Freas named thePunxsutawney GroundhogClub, he declared Phil as“America’s official forecastinggroundhog” in 1887. As he con-tinued to embellish thegroundhog’s storyyear after year,other newspapers

picked it up, and soon everyone looked toPunxsutawney Phil for the prediction ofwhen spring would return to the country.

Other ‘Weather Forecasting’ Ground-hogs Around the United StatesWhile Punxsutawney Phil claims to be

the nation’s official forecasting groundhog,he’s not the only furry forecaster in theUnited States. Some other notable con-tenders include: General Beauregard Leeof Atlanta, Georgia; Sir Walter Wally ofRaleigh, North Carolina; Jimmy of SunPrairie, Wisconsin; Octorara Orphie ofQuarryville, Pennsylvania; Staten IslandChuck from the Staten Island (New York)Zoo; Unadilla from Nebraska; Chuck fromOhio; French Creek from West Virginia;and the Cajun Groundhog from Louisiana. Other forecasting “groundhogs” include

Ridge Lea Larry, a stuffed groundhog fromWestern New York, and the Tennessee“Groundhog” of Silver Point, Tennessee,which is actually someone dressed up likea groundhog on a motorcycle.While Groundhog Day is a way to have a

little fun at mid-winter, climate recordsand statistics tell us that winter probably

isn’t over. Climatologically speak-ing, the three coldest months

of the year are December,January and February, sowinter typically still has a bit more to go when the

groundhog comes out in search of hisshadow each year

on February 2.


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In the eventof an emergency or to report a crime, please call the EmergencyDispatch Center at

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assistance,call 081-568-5638

DAILY TOURS

EXTENDED TOURS

upcoming uSo ToursCapodichino office

081-568-5713Support Site office

081-811-4903www.uso.it

Feb 13-15 Carnevale of Viareggio . . . . . . . . . . . . €239Mar 12-13 Dolce Vita Weekend in Rome . . . . . . . €187Mar 26-29 Easter in Budapest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . €669Mar 26-27 Easter in Florence and Pisa . . . . . . . . €195Apr 10-17 Grand tour of Ireland . . . . . . . . . . . . . €1050May 7-8 Mother’s Day in Ischia. . . . . . . . . . . . . €149 May 28-31 Memorial Day in Paris . . . . . . . . . . . . €669

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Jan 30 Catacombs of St. Gennaro and Gaudioso . . . €19Jan 31 The Angel Caves of Pertosa . . . . . . . . . . . . . . €49Feb 6 Naples Underground and Lunch. . . . . . . . . . €26Feb 7 Carnevale Parade in Putignano . . . . . . . . . . €63

– Wine tasting tours are for adults only –Do-it-yourself island packages now available, and include around-trip hydro-foil ticket and a full-course Italian lunch

winter weather

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• Ads are limited to one per category and 25 words maximum. Ads forfree pets are limited to one per person or organization (copy of ID re-quired) and run on a space-available basis. One contact phone numberper ad; no e-mail addresses.

• Deadline for submission is Monday, noon for the following Friday. Pub-lic holidays (U.S. or Italian) are not an exception to this rule.

ADS RUN ONE WEEK ONLY!• Any incomplete ad or ad received after the Monday, noon deadline will

not be printed in that Friday’s issue. Late submissions will be consideredfor the next available publication. Incomplete or illegible ads will notbe considered.

• Free Mercato Ad forms, the only acceptable form of submission, areavailable at http://www.cnic.navy.mil/ naples/newsroom/pano ra ma/(click on the Mercato link) or at the NSA Public Affairs Office duringnormal business hours.

• Ads and supporting documentation can be faxed to 081-568-5112 (DSN626-5112) or delivered in person to the Public Affairs Office,Capodichino, Admin I, Room 208. No other form of submission will beaccepted.

• To renew for the following week call 081-568-5856/5907 (DSN 626-5856/ 5907) by noon Monday. Ads not renewed by the deadline will notbe published.

For services and products not eligible for free insertion in “Mercato.” Classifiedads can be placed at STAMPA GENERALE (Panorama Advertising Office) locatedat NSA Capodichino, Building 450, 1st Floor. Cost is € 1,00 (one Euro) perword (minimum 10 words). For information on paid ads please call 081-568-7884 (DSN 626-7884). Deadline is Wednesday 4 p.m. for the current week’sedition.

• PAID CLASSIFIED ADS •

• FREE MERCATO ADS •


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Panorama January 29, 2016