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that you understand thatthe Seahawks know thework that you’re doing,” hesaid. “We just want to bemore like you guys -- we her-ald the work that you do andthe attitude that you bring.

I know that the Super Bowlis really exciting to watch.It’s extremely exciting for ustoo, but if we could be a lit-tle bit more like you guys,we have a chance to win thisthing.”

Carroll promised his team’sbest effort. “So enjoy theheck out of it, and we’ll bethinking about you, and Ihope you guys really enjoythe game,” he said.

Rich Ortloff, from Vista inNorth County San Diego, wasselected as the MilitarySpouse of the Year in Naples,Italy as part of a worldwidecompetition put together byArmed Forces Insurance tohighlight the many efforts ofspouses in each branch ofservice. More than 1,600 nomina-tions were submitted from197 installations for thisyear’s competition. Voterswent online and propelledOrtloff to be elected as theNaval Support ActivityNaples’ winning entry. Ortloff has been a militaryspouse for 30 years and has aunique perspective on thechanges that title has takenover time. “It was when the Navy rec-ognized most of their publica-tions like Wifeline andorganizations like Wives Clubin the 80's that changed toneutral gender and namedmost of them as ‘spouse,’” saidOrtloff when asked about theNavy’s culture of change andmodernization. “Now they arerecognized as Familyline,spouses clubs, etc. That was abig positive step for the Navy,for me as a male spouse and ahuge positive step for womenin the Navy.” “Our wives were now lookedat as equal professionalSailors and we their spouseswere more welcomed into theequal spouse arena,” said Or-tloff. “It helped bring morespouses together with somuch to bring to the familyreadiness groups and otherfamily events.”This will be Ortloff’s lastduty station with his wifeFleet Master Chief of NavalForces Europe-Africa JoAnneOrtloff, before her approach-ing retirement. He has kepthimself very busy with anumber of community organi-zations during his time sta-tioned in Naples. Ortloff hasbeen a cornerstone within theUSO volunteer team, as wellas a backbone of the NaplesChief Petty Officers SpouseNetwork.

Serving the NATO, Naples and Gaeta Military Community in Italy60th year, No. 4 Friday, January 30, 2015

CnP WorLdWIdE ALL-HAndS CALL . . . page 6

WHAT IS GroundHoG dAY? . . . . . . . . . . . . page 12

CAPTAIN’S CORNER. . . . . . . . . 2

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

ITALIAN NEWS . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

NAVY HISTORY / SPOTLIGHT. . 4

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

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

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

USO TOURS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

WORD SEARCH / COLOR ME 12

JOBS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Rich OrtloffNamed Spouseof the Year for Naples

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Super Bowl Participants to Troops: ‘You’re the Real Heroes’

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Naples High School Wrestles to Raise Cancer AwarenessAlex Hall putting the moves on an opponent. Alex took second place in the 126 pound weight class in the meet against Aviano, Vicenza, & AOSR. Story onpage 11. Photo by Teresa Spatt

With the National FootballLeague’s all-star game inthe rear-view mirror, antici-pation for the league’schampionship – the finalpro football game of theyear – begins.The Seattle Seahawks andNew England Patriots, theteams preparing to squareoff Feb. 1 in Super BowlXLIX, shared their appreci-ation for U.S. service mem-bers serving overseasduring media availabilitieshere yesterday. Pete Carroll, head coach ofthe defending championSeahawks, assured troopsthe team understands thesacrifice they are making. “We want to make sure

Area Seattle Seahawks fans show their spirit in support of their team in preparation for Super Bowl 2015 beingplayed this weekend. Photo by Bill Brush

By Army Sgt. 1st Class Tyrone C. Marshall Jr.DoD News, Defense Media Activity

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MCC Travis Simmons Public Affairs Officer

Teresa Merola Public Affairs/COMREL Specialist

New Pedestrian Safety Policy on CapodichinoNSA Naples Safety has noted an increased hazard to

pedestrians using the crosswalk after being droppedoff at the bus stop near Capodichino's main gate. Pub-lic Works is exploring options to enhance pedestriansafety in this area. In the interim, vehicles are prohib-ited from passing the shuttle bus while it is stopped topick up or drop off passengers. Pedestrians should ex-ercise caution when crossing the street at this loca-tion. There is no policy change regarding stoppedbuses at any other bus stop locations. For additionalinformation, contact David Peters at the NSA SafetyOffice at DSN 626-3147 or 081-568-3147.

Now- Feb. 6: Naval IG Area Visit Internet-Based SurveyThe Naval Inspector General conducts Readiness

and Quality-of-Life Area Visits to Navy regions andactivities worldwide. As part of the upcoming NaplesIG Area Visit, all active-duty and Reserve Sailors andcivilian employees are requested to participate in aninternet-based survey to capture concerns and iden-tify areas to improve readiness.The survey is scheduled to be active until Feb. 6.

Participation is voluntary and responses are anony-mous and kept strictly confidential. Feedback pro-vided will help identify focus areas regarding qualityof home and work life, and region support services. The survey can be completed by visiting www.sec-

nav.navy.mil/ig/Pages/Naples-AreaVisit.aspx.

New Volunteer Opportunity at Naples Elementary SchoolNaples Elementary School is seeking active-duty

service members, civilians and retirees who enjoyworking with young children to volunteer for theschool’s new mentoring program, Dolphin Buddies.Volunteers must be willing to commit at least 30 min-utes to an hour per week, or every other week, to in-teract with small groups of children during lunch orrecess. Dolphin Buddies will allow children to be men-tored while playing games, participating in crafts orother organized activities. There is a one-hour manda-tory training required to participate. Training ses-sions will be held in the elementary school’s 106. CallKaren Rodrigues at DSN 629-4037 or 081-811-4037 tosign up. Training sessions will be held Feb. 5 at 5p.m., Feb. 7 at 10 a.m., Feb. 10 at 5 p.m., Feb. 12 at 5 p.m., Feb. 19 at 5 p.m. and Feb. 21 at 10 a.m.

Register for Session 2 Group and PrivateSwim Lessons Register in person at the Capo Fit Zone pool for Ses-

sion 2 Group Swim Lessons, which will take placeFeb. 7, 14, 21 and 28. Lesson dates and times dependon age and skill levels. Cost is $30 per person for onesession of four, forty-minute lessons. Private lessonsare also available on Saturday mornings. Cost is $20per person for a 30-minute, one-on-one instructionclass or $74 for a package of four private lessons. Formore information, call DSN 626-4254 or 081-568-4254.

Now- March 1: Naples Overseas SupportClub Scholarship Applications Accepted Applications for the NOSC’s annual scholarship pro-

gram will be available and conducted online from Jan.26 until March 1. Two scholarship applications will beoffered, but applicants may only apply for one. Schol-arship #1 is the traditional NOSC scholarship that re-quires applicants to have a minimum 3.0 GPA,active-duty service members may apply. The newscholarship allows the NOSC to spread the wealth tomore community members interested in furtheringtheir education. Scholarship #2 is not open to active-duty service members and doesn’t require a GPA to beprovided, but does require a letter of reference withthe application. Visit www.noscitaly.com to access the

applications. Please contact Cathy Caldwell, NOSCScholarship chairperson, with any questions at [email protected].

Now- March 31: Flooring Project at USNHNaplesThe U.S. Naval Hospital Naples on Support Site is

undergoing a replacement project for corridor base-boards and waiting area flooring until March 31. Eachday, various corridors and/or waiting rooms will beshut down, which will change traffic patterns and pos-sibly increasing wait times at certain clinics. Please bemindful of this and follow posted signs throughout thehospital during this ongoing project.

Jan. 30: International Festival and SilentAuction at Naples Elementary SchoolThe Naples Elementary School Parent Teacher Asso-

ciation (PTA) will be hosting its annual InternationalFestival and Silent Auction on Friday, Jan. 30 from 5to 7 p.m. Entry is free and the festival is open to allU.S. and NATO ID cardholders. The silent auctionraises money for programs and events that enrich thelearning experience for elementary school studentswithin the community. Volunteers are still needed torepresent their state or country through food, dance,music, crafts, pictures, or any other way to share andeducate others about the location. Donations are cur-rently being accepted. Email Jaime Thomason, PTApresident, at [email protected] if you are consider-ing a state or country, would like to donate a good orservice, would like additional information or to signup for the festival.

Jan. 31: Polar Bear Plunge at the Support Site PoolJoin a fun, freezing time at the Support Site pool for

the 9th Annual Polar Bear Plunge. Program is open to9 year olds and above at a cost of $10 per person.Commemorative T-shirts will be given to all partici-pants. Register at the Support Site pool front gate onthe day of the event at 10 a.m. Plunge will begin at 11a.m. with hot chocolate and warm towels providedafter the swim. For more information, call DSN 626-4254 or 081-568-4254.

Jan. 31- Feb. 1: Super Bowl Invitational FlagFootball Tournament Cheer your favorite team to victory at the Super

Bowl Invitational Flag Football Tournament to beheld at Carney Park Jan. 31 and Feb. 1. Team coachesneed to attend the meeting at the Carney Park RecCenter (behind field #1) at 6 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 30.For more information, contact Intramural Sports atDSN 629-6528/6529 or 081-811-6528/6529.

Feb. 1: The Ultimate Super Bowl Party atStrikersThe Strikers Bowling Center is hosting a Super

Bowl Party from 10 p.m. to midnight on Sunday, Feb.1. Guests can participate in a bowling party with twohours of bowling, one cheese pizza, one pitcher ofsoda, and DJ music at a cost of $60 per lane (up to 5people per lane). Each lane also receives one OfficialSuper Bowl Program Booklet, one Football HelmetHat, one 3D bottle opener and team color decorations.The Super Bowl kick-off begins at 12:25 a.m. withgames, prizes (must be 21 years and above to receiveprizes), and a Super Bowl buffet during the game. Thefootball game will be shown on overhead TVs and onthe massive drop down over-lane screens. Bus trans-portation is also available from Capodichino to theSupport Site departing the main bus stop at 10 and 11p.m. with two return trips scheduled 15 minutes andone hour after the game. Reserve your lane by callingDSN 629-6979 or 081-811-6979.

NSA Naples will be conducting aforce protection exercise, ReliantPulcinella 2015, next week and Iwant everyone to be aware of the Se-curity-focused training events. Youwill hear the Giant Voice speakersbroadcasting simulated emergencymessages, and you may see some ac-tivity at various places around thebase. Make sure you follow the direc-tions of any Security personnel andplease don’t interfere with any evolu-tions. This training helps us to en-sure our safety and security. Eventhough we’ll be in the exercise mode, we will still respond to real worldevents - if you See Something Suspicious, Say Something Immediately(our S5I campaign). That is something I encourage everyone to do at alltimes. We all have an important role in ensuring the safety of our commu-nity, so please stay alert. NSA Naples is constantly receiving important feedback from the commu-

nity on the quality and effectiveness of our services. Your ICE commentsand various ideas going up the chain of command help us to constantlyimprove our services. Some issues are easily resolved by getting the rightinformation to the right people, while others may take some time or havelegal ramifications. Our installation is here to serve the community andwe’ll continue to do just that. Another great way to get your questions answered is by attending a

Town Hall meeting. I hold these meetings about every quarter to share in-formation with the community and to take questions. I’ll be holding mynext Town Hall on Tuesday, Feb. 10. In case you weren’t aware, I alsohave an AFN radio show on Fridays from 7 to 8 a.m. Call-in questions arealways welcome for the XO and I. We’ll answer them on air if possible.There are just too many ways to communicate here for anyone to feel liketheir voice isn’t being heard or that they don’t think they can get a prob-lem resolved. Something that came up in the last Town Hall was theMWR pricing for pool and movie theater admission. The decision-makingprocess is still ongoing, but we plan on getting word this year on price re-ductions across most of our MWR programs. This is great news and I’mhappy with all the effort to get these improvements moving.I constantly hear about our various organizations, service members and

their families volunteering their time around the base and in the localcommunity. Thank you for being such great ambassadors for the U.S.Every month we donate goods, work at soup kitchens or organize projectsto assist the local community. Naples High School has a great cultural ex-change program and they’ve worked wonderfully with a number of Italianschools and the U.S. Consulate General in Naples. They’ve promoted nu-merous cross-cultural events to initiate dialogue between young Italiansand Americans. On Tuesday, the two will be teaming up again with a spe-cial presentation by director Fred Kuwornu on his documentary film “In-side Buffalo,” about the 92nd Buffalo Soldiers Division. They were asegregated combat unit that fought during World War II in Italy. Thisshould add value to the conversations we will have as a community as weenter Black History Month in February.Please enjoy the Super Bowl festivities, have a plan to arrive alive and

be safe!

By Capt. Doug CarpenterNSA Naples Commanding Officer

CAPTAIN’S CORNER BASE NOTES

See BASE NOTES Page 13

Correction: OS1 Jamell Naylor was incorrectly identified in the Jan. 23 In the Spotlight.

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VOLUNTEERS NEEDEDUSO NAPLES is looking for outgoing and enthusiastic volun-teers to join their committee to make a tangible difference in thecommunity through special events and outreach. If interested,please email Shannon McCaulley at [email protected] call the USO Capodichino office at DSN 626-5713.

NAPLES OVERSEAS SUPPORT CLUB (NOSC) is seekingcommitted members to serve as Vice President of Fundraising,Membership Chairperson, Parliamentarian, and Shopping onthe Boot Editor for the 2014-15 board term. For more informa-tion, please visit www.noscitaly.com or [email protected].

THE TRANSATLANTIC COUNCIL OF THE BOYSCOUTS OF AMERICA is looking for Eagle Scouts in theNaples community to update the National Eagle Scout Associ-ation database. All Eagle Scouts, both active and not active inscouting are asked to send an email with their last name, firstname, email address, hometown/community, and council/dis-trict name where they earned their Eagle rank, to Troop 007committee chair Jeff Arter at [email protected]. "Once anEagle, always an Eagle."

NAPLES AMERICAN RED CROSS (ARC) needs volunteers.If you are interested in volunteering or in taking a CPR/FirstAid class, call 081-568-4788 or 626-4788 for more information.You can also "like" our Facebook page - American Red CrossNaples - to keep up with current opportunities.

NAPLES HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETIC BOOSTER CLUB islooking for new board members. Consider offering your time tofurther the work of the Athletic Booster Club. The club is ac-cepting nominations and applications for the 2014-15 Board.We will call for a membership-wide vote in May, with the newBoard installed in June. The current board is working to havesummer and fall kick off plans in place to ease the transition,as well as a healthy bank account to seed 2014-15 Wildcat Ath-letics. Job descriptions for president, vice president, treasurer,secretary, membership, Webmaster, publicity/marketing andspirit wear can be found at www.naplesboosterclub.com in thedocuments section. Please contact [email protected] or [email protected] formore information.

FLEET AND FAMILY SUPPORT CENTER is looking forvolunteers to assist in the event of an emergency. Volunteerscould be called upon if families are relocated to Support Sitedue to a natural disaster or similar emergency that exceedswhat the FFSC staff can support. Volunteers may greet fami-lies, inquire about needs, organize supplies, complete paper-work, etc. Being on the list does not obligate anyone to a futureevent. If you are interested in volunteering for this, please call081-811-6372 or email [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. If interested, please contactArturo Paulino at [email protected] for an appoint-ment.

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TANGERINE FESTIVAL FRIDAY-SUNDAYThe third edition of the Tangerine fes-tival will be held at Bacoli from Jan.30 to Feb. 1, 2015. The festival startsFriday at 7 p.m. in the bars of Bacoli,Baia and Fusaro where themed tan-gerine cocktails are being created forthe occasion. A few local restaurantsin those areas will offer menus basedon tangerine, and all will be voted onfor best food and drinks. On Sunday,at the Villa Comunale at Bacoli, therewill be stands offering an exhibition offragrant citrus and folk dances. Bestcocktails and best tangerine menuswill be awarded that day. Guidedtours of citrus groves will be offeringon Saturday and Sunday.

MERCATINO HIPSTER FEB. 8A fun and carefree appointment dedi-cated to the Carnival is opening at theDuel Beat in Agnano, Naples on Feb.8, 2015, at 5 p.m. The “Mercatino Hip-ster” is a special occasion for thosewho enjoy sifting through stands ofjewelry, vintage and trendy dresses,and works made by young creativeNeapolitans artists. The event will beanimated by the characters of theWizard of Oz, with Dorothy, Tin man,the Scarecrow, and Witches. Adulttickets are 3 euro, children and petsare free.

SAN MARTINO UNDERGROUND MUSEUMRE-OPENINGEvery weekends history lovers willenjoy the re-opening of the San Mar-tino gothic underground museum lo-cated in Naples at the Vomeroneighborhood. The vast gothic under-ground of the Certosa di San Martinois all of what remains of the impres-sive original style of the monasterywhich construction began in May1325. The reopening will provide accesto a new section of the museum withbeautiful marble sculptures and in-scriptions woks that have never beenexhibited before. The section includesabout 150 works belonging to a periodbetween 1400 and 1700. Among the

most relevant works there is the sar-cophagus of Beatrice del Balzo, andthe epigraphic collection of stone withits inscriptions of everyday urban lifeover the centuries. The museum un-derground is opening every Saturdayand Sunday. Tickets are 6 euro andguided tours started at 11:30 with amaximum of 50 people. Reservationsare required at 081-2294568. In caseof bad weather, tours will be cancelled.

EXPO MILAN 2015 WEB SITEThe Italian Cultural Ministry DarioFranceschini presented a new websitedeveloped to encourage tourismthroughout the country during ExpoMilan 2015. The website, called “VeryBello” will be translated from Italianinto eight other languages. Expo willpromote Italy with more than 1,300cultural events to millions of visitorswho can stay in Italy as long as possi-ble. The website will promote Italy asa widespread museum, said the min-istry.

POLICE RESCUE PUPPIES, ARREST PETTRAFFICKERSItalian police rescued 60 puppies ofvarious breeds near Novara, in North-western Italy, not far from the Italianborders with Switzerland and France.A van from Slovakia was stopped bypolice after receiving a complaint fromthe Italian Movement for the Protec-tion of Animals and Wolves. The pup-pies were packed into crates stackedone on top of the other and were des-tined for illegal sale. The animal or-ganization said it suspected a Slovakand an Italian were involved in the il-legal import and trafficking of dogs aswell animal abuse and maltreatment.One week before the arrest of the Slo-vak, eight suspected pet traffickerswere put under investigation for ani-mal abuse. Forest rangers also seizedanimals from two dog breeders and apet store near Udine, 25 miles fromthe Slovenian border, following a one-year of investigation. Prosecutors saidthe suspects, a Slovak and an Italian,trafficked expensive purebred puppiesinto Italy from Eastern Europeancountries.

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NAVY HISTORY: USS MONITOR LAUNCHED

On Jan. 30, 1862, the firstU.S. Navy ironclad war-ship, USS Monitor, waslaunched. Monitor was designed bySwedish-born engineer andinventor John Ericsson,and built by ContinentalIron Works, of Brooklyn,N.Y.Monitor was a 987-tonwarship, with a revolution-ary design. She featuredan unusually low profile,rising only 18 inches abovethe water, and sporting aflat iron deck with a 20-foot cylindrical turret ris-ing from the middle of theship, which housed two 11-inch Dahlgren guns. Moni-tor also had a draft of lessthan 11 feet, so she couldoperate freely in the pro-tected shallow harbors andrivers of the South.Built in only threemonths, Monitor would be-come such an iconic shipthat hundreds of shipswere built using the samesimple – but effective de-sign – and were later re-

ferred to as “Monitors.”Not surprising, the Con-federates had a differentopinion of the new ironcladdesign and referred dis-paragingly to the “Moni-tors” as a “cheese-box on araft.”In February 1862, Secre-tary of the Navy GideonWelles learned the Confed-erates were near to com-pleting the conversion ofthe USS Merrimack – a 40-gun steam-poweredwooden frigate, which hadbeen renamed CSS Vir-ginia – to an ironclad atthe naval shipyard in Nor-folk, Va. Fearing what damage anironclad could inflict, Mon-itor’s production schedulewas stepped up. Wellessurmised that a new iron-clad warship could not onlybreach the blockade anddestroy Union ships, butalso inflict damage tocoastal cities.A month later Monitorwas commissioned, andwas quickly pressed intoservice. Meanwhile, Vir-ginia had been terrorizingthe East Coast and pulver-

The USS Monitor (right) and CSS Virginia, in the first battle between two steam-powered armored warships on March9, 1862, at Hampton Roads, shown here in a painting by J.O. Davidson. (From the collection of President Franklin D.Roosevelt)

By Gary NicholsNSA Naples Public Affairs

izing Union ships.On March 8, 1862, whenVirginia steamed intoChesapeake Bay to finishoff a grounded Union shipshe had damaged the dayearlier. She found Monitorstanding guard near thevulnerable ship.The cannonballs, whichwould have punchedthrough a wooden hull,simply bounced off thearmor plating of each ship.After two hours, the attackwas broken off, with eachside claiming victory. In re-ality, it was a draw. Never-theless, Monitor hadprevented Virginia fromgaining control of Hamp-ton Roads, and preservedthe Union blockade of theHampton Road area.Thus ended the first bat-tle between two steam-powered armoredwarships, and it marked aturning point in naval his-tory.

IN THE SPOTLIGHTHN ISYRAQITANTU HospitalmanIsyraqi Tantu isfrom Houston,Texas and hasbeen in Naplesserving as a Gen-eral Duty Corps-man within theDental Servicessince May 2014.He recently com-pleted crosstraining and isactively involvedwith providingcare in all facetsof general den-tistry. Throughhis work in theDirectorate forDental Services,HN Tantu plays a vital role in maintaining dental readi-ness for all active duty service members in the Naples Re-gion. Outside of work, he is currently pursuing aBachelor’s degree in Psychology.One of HN Tantu’s favorite quotes is from Muhammed Ali“Don’t quit. Suffer now and live the rest of your life as aChampion.”

LT RON PAULNEAL Lt. Ron PaulNeal's time withNaval SupportActivity Naples’Security depart-ment is coming toan end as he willbe transitioningto the U.S. NavyReserve in Febru-ary. Neal’s moti-vation, drive andexpertise playedan essential rolein the installationachieving supe-rior results dur-ing three higherheadquarters Se-curity assess-ments. Naples,Italy will alwayshave a place in his heart and will be missed. Some of thethings he will miss most are the raviolis, the sunsets whilehiking along the Amalfi Coast, the vineyards in Tuscany,the hot springs of Ischia, the essential coffee breaks and hismotivated gym partner.

The combined multi-cul-tural heritage committeeheld an event at the NavalSupport Activity (NSA)Naples’ Capodichino basetheater Jan. 27 to honorMartin Luther King Jr.’s ac-complishments. “The MLK celebrationevent was put on because ofhis call to service. His lead-ership brought forward thecivil rights acts of 1964,”said Intelligence Specialist2nd Class Jarrett Andrews-Schiro, president of thecombined multi-culturalheritage committee. “Themarches and everythingthat he was involved withbrought together the right

of getting rid of segregationin America and allowing usto have diversity.”The event began with ex-cerpts from Dr. King’s “IHave A Dream Speech,” fol-lowed by a performancefrom the Naval Forces Eu-rope Band, a speech from aguest speaker, a poem re-cited by a sailor attached toNSA Naples and closing re-marks by the combinedmulti-cultural heritage com-mittee vice president.“You had a small group ofpeople that went against amajority even though weare a democratic society andour values most rely on thedemocratic system. Dr.King’s examples showedthat the majority isn’t al-


• Jan. 30: Nurturing Touch: Child & Infant Massage, 10 to 11:30 a.m., Support Site FFSC.

• Feb. 4: Becoming a Love & Logic Parent, 1 to 3 p.m., SupportSite FFSC (5 of 7).

• Feb. 4: Medi Teverola, 10:15 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Support SiteFFSC.

• Feb. 5: Fraud Awareness, 1 to 2:30 p.m. Support Site FFSC.• Feb. 5: How to make Limoncello, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., SupportSite FFSC.

• Feb. 6: I.A. Discussion Group, 2 to 3 p.m., Support Site FFSC.• Feb. 6: S.A.P.R. Command/DCC/P.O.C., 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Sup-port Site FFSC. To register, use this link http://bpt.me/1121493

• Feb. 6: Egg Castle & chocolate Store, 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.,(Meeting Place: McDonald’s Café outside of Capo).

• Feb. 9:Making Italian Dessert “Chiacchiere” (Meeting Place:Support Site TLA Lobby) Cost is 6 euro to be paid at theRestaurant

• Feb. 9-13: Transition GPS Workshop: Pre-Separation, 8 a.m. to4 p.m., Support Site FFSC

• Feb. 10: Easy Italian, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., Support Site FFSC (1 of 3)

• Feb. 10: Couples Communication 101, 1 to 4 p.m., Support SiteFFSC

• Feb. 11: Becoming a Love & Logic Parent, 1 to 3 p.m., SupportSite, FFSC (6 o f7)

• Feb. 12: Italian Cooking Class: 10:15 a.m. to 2 p.m., (MeetingPlace: Support Site TLA Lobby) Cost is 15 euro to be paid atthe Restaurant. Requires prior purchase of two E1 bus ticketsat NEX Coffee Shop.

• Feb. 13: Resume Writing, 1 to 3 p.m., Support Site FFSC.

There are a variety of low-cost and no-cost methods to conserveenergy and home but what about those of us who are ready totake energy savings to a whole new level? The installation of pro-grammable thermostats, energy efficient windows and conduct-ing home audits were merely baby steps. You now may be readyto consider incorporating clean energy into your home energy-saving strategy.The installation of a solar panel system may be just right foryour home. With advancements in technology and the expansionof the solar industry, prices for solar panels have fallen dramati-cally. A wind turbine system is a great option if you live on at leastone acre of land and experience strong winds in your area. Besure to coordinate with the zoning requirements for yourcity/town. Wind turbine systems and reduce energy cost by asmuch as 90 percent.Small hydropower systems are beneficial to those who have asource of flowing water on their property. Often, a 10-kilowattmicrohydropower system can provide enough power for a largehome, small resort or a small farm. As with the energy options,please verify zoning requirements and acquire any necessary per-mits prior to beginning installation.Energy conservation at home is a continuous home improve-ment project. There are a series of options available and they arebecoming more affordable. Someone is always working on the“next big way” to reduce usage and push towards a more energysecure future. We should strive to assist accomplishing that goalby doing our part through renovation at home.Source used: Solar, Wind, Hydropower: Home Renewable En-ergy Installations via http://energy.gov/articles/solar-wind-hy-dropower-home-renewable-energy-installations

ENERGY CONSERVATIONTaking the next step

From the NSA Naples Energy Management Team

FLEET AND FAMILY SUPPORTCENTER EVENTS THIS WEEK

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

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

By MC3 Luis R. Chavez Jr.

Kenneth Moore, guest speaker, gave a speech during the Martin LutherKing Jr. celebration event held at Naval Support Activity Naples'Capodichino base theater. Martin Luther King Jr. was an American pastorand a civil rights activist in the 1950s and 1960s who led nonviolentprotests to fight for equal rights and the desegregation of America. (Photo BY MC3 Luis R. Chavez Jr.)

Martin Luther King Day Celebration

Players Express Appreciation Several players from both Super Bowlteams also joined in expressing their ap-preciation. Kam Chancellor, a strong safety for thedefending champs, offered not only histhanks, but also the gratitude of the team’sfans, who have a moniker that reflectstheir contribution to the efforts of the 11Seahawks who are on the field at any giventime. “All the love from the Seahawks, [and]from the [12th man],” he said. “Kam Chan-cellor right here, man, wishing you thebest.” K.J. Wright, a Seahawks linebacker, saidthe team plans to “come out there Sundayand put on a good performance for youguys. Stay safe out there.” His teammate, defensive end Cliff Avril,offered a “big” shoutout on behalf of theteam and said the Seahawks hope to put on

a show for the troops during the SuperBowl in appreciation of everything they do. Patriots defensive back Devin McCourtyalso said his team hopes to put on a goodshow and thanked service members foreverything they do. Matthew Slater, a widereceiver and special teams player for theAmerican Football Conference champions,shared his gratitude for being able to playfootball for a living. “Just want to give you guys a big hello,”he said. “And [we] appreciate all that youdo for us, allowing us the freedom to playthis great game of football that we love somuch. You guys are the real heroes; we tipour hats to you. God bless you guys, andstay safe over there.” Vince Wilfork, a Patriots defensive tackle,said U.S. troops are the “true patriots.” “Thank you for everything you guys do forus,” Wilfork said. “You guys are the truepatriots. You are everything we want [tobe], so thank you for all the service youguys provide for us.”

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ways right, that sometimesthe majority can have itwrong,” said KennethMoore, the guest speaker atthe event. “I think it’s im-portant to remember thateveryone has a voice andthat anyone can be wrong.It’s about the morality andthe love and the respect foreach other that enables usto decide what should bechanged and what shouldnot.”Martin Luther King Jr.was an American pastorand a civil rights activist inthe 1950s and 1960s wholed nonviolent protests tofight for equal rights andthe desegregation of Amer-ica. King also received aNoble Peace Prize for his ef-forts to end racial inequal-ity through nonviolence.“Martin Luther King Jr.’sdedication to his beliefs andour civil rights continues toprovide an opening forequal opportunity not onlyfor the African-Americanrace, but for all races acrossthe world,” said PersonnelSpecialist 2nd Class TaishaLittles.The MLK Day of Service ispart of United We serve, thePresident’s national call toservice initiative. This ini-tiative was set in place toencourage Americans to in-crease their knowledge andawareness of Dr. King’s con-tributions to our civil rightsand his impact on Americanhistory.


Aviation Maintenance

Administration 1st

Class Cora Garcia

“Pozzuoli – It’s a fun

place for my family to

ride our bikes and hang

out by the water.”

Marine Corps Capt.

Brett Woodward

“Capua – It’s not built up

like the Coliseum, and

you don’t have to stand

in line. It’s where the

Gladiators fought. It’s a

great way to interact with

history.”

Aviation Boatswain's

Mate (Handling) Airman

Apprentice Amarys Feliz

“Milan – It’s so fancy and

there are great shopping

opportunities there.”

Construction Mechanic

Constructionman

Kevin McNeely

“I went on a wine tasting

with MWr at Vesuvius.

Meeting new people and

the camradery made the

trip.”

Ms. Kristina Loverdi

“I like to read a book at

the beach in Bacoli and

soak up the sun.”

SOUND OFF: WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE DAY TRIP?

CNP to Hold Worldwide All-Hands Call

The Chief of Naval Personnel(CNP) is scheduled to speakwith Sailors around the worldin an all-hands call broadcast-ing and streaming online liveFeb. 3 at 7 p.m. Naples time (1p.m. ET). Chief of Naval Personnel(CNP) Vice Adm. Bill Moranand Fleet Master Chief forManpower, Personnel, Trainingand Education (MPT&E) AprilBeldo will update Sailors on theissues that affect them andtheir families and open the

floor to live questions from thefleet via satellite and socialmedia. Sailors are encouraged tobegin sending in questions andcomments now by tweeting@USNPeople or emailing us-npeople@ gmail.com. The programs and policiesunder the office of the chief ofnaval personnel directly impactSailors and include the follow-ing: - Pay and allowances- Advancements- Uniforms- Education and training- Family support policies

- Sexual Assault Preventionand Response (SAPR)- Fitness and nutrition- Personnel programs and po-lices More than just asking ques-tions, Moran and Beldo encour-age Sailors to use thisopportunity to share their feed-back--what's working in thefleet, what isn't and what ideasthey have to make our existingpolicies better. The event will be broadcast onDirect to Sailor (DTS) and DoDNews. Online streaming will beavailable on www.navy.mil.

From Chief of Naval Personnel Public Affairs

up the mountain face first -stay focused. Café and food bars can befound littered all over themountain near many of theski lifts. Lamp heateddishes of pasta, sausagesand greens can be found oryou could just go with thenormal bar snacks. Thereare plenty of espresso ma-chines everywhere, as wellas a small variety of beerand bottles with contentsable to give that extra levelof warmth for your insides. Roccaraso has 40 percentof its trails for beginners, 40percent marked for interme-diate and the last 20 per-cent are black circles, whichare considered for experts.These have steeper sectionsand trees closer to the edgesof the trail, so know how tocontrol your velocity beforepointing yourself down one.The black circle trails canbe a rewarding ride withmore fresh snow to carvethrough since not as manypeople throw themselvesdown these trails. For the out of the ordinaryexperience, call up the fewbusinesses that allow you togo snow-kiting or heli-ski-ing. Their availability de-pends on mountain andweather conditions, butcould make a pretty inter-esting day trip for those

needing to take it to thenext level. There are lessons availablefor the kids and even a sec-tion with conveyer belts andintertubes to slide down agentle hill over and overand over again. Basically,there’s something for every-one.MWR’s Navy OutdoorRecreation facility, locatedon the Support Site ofNaval Support ActivityNaples, offers bus trans-portation every weekend ofthe ski season. Even thoughthey advertise a three-hourreturn trip, as long aseveryone makes it back tothe bus on time and there’sno traffic, it can easily be atwo-hour return ride. Thebus is a great option forwhen the mountains get adecent amount of snowfalland you’re not sure if yourNaples beater car can makethe last couple of hills (atleast without snow chainsin the trunk).The on-base shop has skis,snowboards, helmets andsleds all available to rent.You can take advantage oftheir decent prices, even ifyou’re going your own wayand not taking the bus. Givethe Navy Outdoor Recre-ation center a call at 081-811-4947 and start planningyour next trip.


of just over 7,000 feet, itprovides some impressiveviews and some long trailsto get you back down to thebase, which has an eleva-tion around 4,000 feet. The mountains mostly con-sist of a base of man-madesnow to begin and end theseason. If there hasn’t beenrecent snow, you can expectto go down some packedand groomed snow – whichisn’t the Swiss Alps, but it’sbetter than nothing. There are 23 lifts and 72trails with more than 2/3 ofthem currently open. A fewof those lifts are drag liftsand two are cable cars. It may take you a minuteto build up the nerve to usethe drag lift, but they openup a few additional trails ifyou make the commitment.If you’re a snowboarder, it’sa bit harder than just sit-ting back on the small discand letting the cable pullyou up with your skis help-ing guide you. A small dis-traction can result in asnowboard taking a detourwith the rider being drug

A sponsor recently told anew arrival that it neversnows in Naples. Two dayslater, temperatures plum-meted and flurries fell forpart of the night. It mayhave been less than an inchfor most of Naples, but itwas a big deal for everyonewho normally only see snowatop the distant hills or onthe ever-present Mount

Vesuvius. This rarity was fun formost, but a surefire way tosee snow is to head to thelargest ski resort in South-ern Italy. Roccaraso andother connected ski resortsare 150 kilometers north-east from Naples androughly a two-hour drivefrom Gricignano di Aversa. Located in the region ofAbruzzo, the Roccaraso skiarea has been open for morethan 100 years. With a peak

Story/Photos by MCC Travis Simmons NSA Naples Public Affairs

Where the Snow Falls in Southern Italy


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

ANIMALS WITHOUT LIMITS (AWL) is searching for volun-teers who want to help at our Animal Hospice in Lago Patria.We also need volunteers for different projects on the SupportSite base. For more information, please contact us at awlres-cueteam@ gmail.com or [email protected].

THE AMERICAN SOCCER CLUB (ASC) OF NAPOLI islooking for qualified coaches. Those interested in coachingshould e-mail [email protected].

ONGOING/ON THE HORIZONTHE NAPLES MIDDLE HIGH SCHOOL MUSIC BOOSTERS Is your Naples Middle High School student inBand, Choir, Orchestra, or Flag Team? If so, then he/she benefitsfrom NMHS Music Boosters! NHMS Music Boosters is a growingorganization that ensures all Naples Middle High School musicprograms continue performing at the highest levels. Help supportMusic Boosters with your yearly family membership of $25.00(other membership levels also available). Volunteers are continu-ously needed to assist with several projects! Email [email protected] or visit us on Facebook "NMHS MusicBoosters" for more information.

The NAPLES MIDDLE HIGH SCHOOL PTSA is looking forvolunteers to help provide information, resources and events thatstrengthen the connections between students, parents, the schooland the community. A yearly membership is $10 and joining is agreat way to get involved, meet the teachers, other parents andyour child's friends. Email NaplesPTSAteam@ gmail.com orsearch Naples Middle High School PTSA on Facebook.

BOY SCOUT TROOP 007 holds troop meetings every Mondayfrom 6:30 to 8 p.m. in the Support Site Community Center.E-mail the Scoutmaster at [email protected] orvisit these websites at https://www.facebook. com/BSATroop007;https://www.troopwebhost.org/Troop007Naples and https://www.troopwebhost.org/FormHTML.aspx?site=Troop007Naples.

COALITION OF SAILORS AGAINST DESTRUCTIVE DECISIONS (CSADD), Naples Chapter meets every 2nd and4th Wednesday of each month at 1 p.m. in the NSA Naples ChiefsMess, located by the quarterdeck in Admin I. CSADD's mission isto create a culture in which our shipmates are helping shipmatesmaintain a course of success through good decision making. Formore information, contact MC2 Ramsaran at DSN 626-5249.

NAVY LEAGUE NAPLES has three missions: to enhance themorale of active duty personnel and their families; to informCongress and the American public on the importance of strongsea services; and to support youth through programs such asthe Junior ROTC that expose young people to the values of oursea services. Personnel interested in joining or participatingwith the Navy League should contact Betty Reese at 081-526-8051. For more information, visit www.navyleague.org.

THE NAPLES TOASTMASTERS CLUB provides materialsand experience to improve competent communication and leader-ship skills. Meetings are at 6:30 p.m. on the first & third Tues-days of the month at the Support Site Community Center. Guestsare always welcome. For more information, visitwww.naplestoastmasters.wix.com/toastmastersnaples or like uson Facebook "Toastmasters Naples Italy."

NAPLES AREA FIRST CLASS PETTY OFFICERS ASSOCIATION is composed of members from different rateswith one mission. As a service organization, we enhance com-munity relations, promote awareness of our duties as Sailors,and fortify the professional and social welfare of our servicemembers. We normally convene every other week alternatingTuesdays and Thursdays. Visit us and learn how you can par-ticipate and feel free to bring a friend! For more information,please contact YN1 Gordon at DSN: 626-7733.

CLUB BEYOND is a youth group run by Naval SupportActivity Naples Religious Ministries. Club Beyond is opento children in grades 7 through 12, and meets Wednesdaysat 5:30 p.m. in the Chapel Fellowship Hall at the SupportSite. For more information, please contact Arturo [email protected].

ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS hosts English-speaking AAmeetings on and off base in the Naples area. For more in-formation, please call 339-267-7075 or visit www.alcoholics-anonymous.eu/countries/italy.htm. 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 at 001-877-995-5247.

Friday, Jan. 304:30 p.m. Strange Magic, PG5:30 p.m. Into The Woods,

PG 7:30 p.m. Selma, PG-138:30 p.m. Woman in Black 2

Angel of Death, PG-13, Premiere

Saturday, Jan. 313 p.m. Paddington, PG 4 p.m. Taken 3, PG-13

5:30 p.m. Woman in Black 2 Angel of Death, PG-13

7 p.m. Blackhat, R8:30 p.m. The Gambler, R,

Premiere

Sunday, Feb. 13 p.m. Paddington, PG4 p.m. Strange Magic, PG6 p.m. The Wedding Ringer, R

7:15 p.m. The Gambler, R

Wednesday, Feb. 44:30 p.m. Taken 3, PG-13 5:30 p.m. Selma, PG-13,

Last Showing 7 p.m. Wild, R

Thursday, Feb. 54:30 p.m. Annie, PG,

Last Show5:30 p.m. The Hobbit: Battle of

Five Armies, PG-13 7 p.m. Taken 3, PG-13,

Last Showing

ANNIEPG, Comedy, 119 min. Cast: Jamie Foxx, Quvenzhan Wallis, Rose Byrne, Bobby Cannavale,Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje. Annie is a young,happy foster kid who’s also tough enough to make her way on the streets of New York in2014. Originally left by her parents as a baby with the promise that they’d be back for her someday, it’s been a hard knock life ever since withher mean foster mom Miss Hannigan. But every-thing’s about to change when the hard-nosed tycoonand New York mayoral candidate Will Stacks – ad-vised by his brilliant VP, Grace and his shrewd andscheming campaign advisor, Guy – makes a thinly-veiled campaign move and takes her in. Stacks be-lieves he’s her guardian angel, but Annie’sself-assured nature and bright, sun-will-come-out-tomorrow outlook on life just might mean it’s theother way around.

BLACKHATR, Action-Adventure 133 min. Cast: ChrisHemsworth, Viola Davis, Tang Wei, Wang Leehom,William Mapother. Set within the world of globalcybercrime, Legendary’s Blackhat follows a fur-loughed convict and his American and Chinesepartners as they hunt a high-level cybercrime net-work from Chicago to Los Angeles to Hong Kong toJakarta.

THE GAMBLERR, Drama, 112 min. Cast: Mark Wahlberg, Brie Lar-son, Jessica Lange, John Goodman, Sonya Walger.Jim Bennett is a risk taker. Both an English profes-sor and a high-stakes gambler, Bennett bets it allwhen he borrows from a gangster and offers hisown life as collateral. Always one step ahead, Ben-nett pits his creditor against the operator of a gam-bling ring and leaves his dysfunctional relationshipwith his wealthy mother in his wake. He plays bothsides, immersing himself in an illicit, undergroundworld while garnering the attention of Frank, aloan shark with a paternal interest in Bennett’s fu-ture. As his relationship with a student deepens,Bennett must take the ultimate risk for a secondchance...

STRANGE MAGICPG, Animation, 120 min. Cast: Connor Jessup, Wes-ley Morgan. This is a madcap fairy tale musical in-spired by ‘A Midsummer Night’s Dream.’ Popularsongs from the past six decades help tell the tale ofa colorful cast of goblins, elves, fairies and imps,and their hilarious misadventures sparked by thebattle over a powerful potion.

THE HOBBIT: BATTLE OF FIVE ARMIESPG-13, Action-Adventure, 150 min. Cast: MartinFreeman, Cate Blanchett, Hugo Weaving, ElijahWood, Ian McKellen. This final battle brings to anepic conclusion the adventures of Bilbo Baggins,Thorin Oakenshield, and the Company of Dwarves.Having reclaimed their homeland from the DragonSmaug, the Company has unwittingly unleashed adeadly force into the world. Enraged, Smaug rainshis fiery wrath down upon the defenseless men,women and children of Lake-town. Obsessed aboveall else with his reclaimed treasure, Thorin sacri-fices friendship and honor to hoard it as Bilbo’s

frantic attempts to make him see reason drive theHobbit towards a desperate and dangerous choice.But there are even greater dangers ahead. Unseenby any but the Wizard Gandalf, the great enemySauron has sent forth legions of Orcs in a stealthattack upon the Lonely Mountain.

INTO THE WOODSPG, Comedy-Family-Fantasy, 124 min. Cast:Johnny Depp, Chris Pine, Jake Gyllenhaal, EmilyBlunt, Meryl Streep. This modern twist on thebeloved Brothers Grimm fairy tales intertwines theplots of a few choice stories and explores the conse-quences of the characters’ wishes and quests. Thehumorous and heartfelt musical follows the classictales of Cinderella, Little Red Riding Hood, Jackand the Beanstalk, and Rapunzel – all tied togetherby an original story involving a baker and his wife,their wish to begin a family and their interactionwith the witch who has put a curse on them.

PADDINGTONPG, Animation, 95 min. Cast: Ben Whishaw, NicoleKidman, Hugh Bonneville, Sally Hawkins, JulieWalters. Paddington has grown up deep in the Pe-ruvian jungle with his Aunt Lucy who, inspired by achance encounter with an English explorer, hasraised her nephew to dream of an exciting life inLondon. When an earthquake destroys their home,Aunt Lucy decides to smuggle her young nephew onboard a boat bound for England, in search of a bet-ter life. Arriving alone at Paddington Station,Paddington soon finds that city life is not all he hadimagined – until he meets the kindly Brown family,who find him with a label tied around his neckwhich reads ‘Please look after this bear. Thank you.’They offer him a temporary home whilst hesearches for the explorer who impressed Aunt Lucyall those years before. But when Paddingtoncatches the eye of a sinister, seductive taxidermist,it isn’t long before his home – and very existence –is under threat.

SELMAPG-13, Drama-History, 128 min. Cast: LorraineToussaint, Giovanni Ribisi, Tim Roth, Cuba Good-ing Jr., Alessandro Nivola. This is the story of amovement. The film chronicles the tumultuousthree-month period in 1965, when Dr. MartinLuther King, Jr. led a dangerous campaign to se-cure equal voting rights in the face of violent oppo-sition. The epic march from Selma to Montgomeryculminated in President Johnson signing the VotingRights Act of 1965, one of the most significant victo-ries for the civil rights movement.

TAKEN 3PG-13, Action-Crime-Thriller, 120 min. Cast: LiamNeeson, Maggie Grace, Famke Janssen, Jon Gries.Liam Neeson returns as ex-covert operative BryanMills, whose reconciliation with his ex-wife is tragi-cally cut short when she is brutally murdered. Con-sumed with rage, and framed for the crime, he goeson the run to evade the relentless pursuit of theCIA, FBI and the police. For one last time, Millsmust use his “particular set of skills,” to track downthe real killers, exact his unique brand of justice,and protect the only thing that matters to him now– his daughter.

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NATO LIONS RUGBY CLUB islooking for new players. All abilitieswanted. Practice is held everyWednesday at Carney Park at 5:45p.m. Show up with shoes, shorts anda mouth guard. Training and devel-opment will be provided. If you haveany questions, email Mark Woodallor co-manager Andrew Bohnsack [email protected] [email protected].

NAPLES OFFICIALS ASSOCIA-TION NEEDS REFEREESAny-one interested should contact NigelAlexander at 081-721-5413 or 346-680-3282 or by e-mail to [email protected].

HARRY S. TRUMAN LODGE No.649 meets 6:30 p.m. every 2nd and4th Friday 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.

WOMEN, INFANTS, CHILDREN(WIC) OVERSEAS PROGRAM isoffered at NSA Naples. Women whoare pregnant, breastfeeding, post-partum or have an infant or childunder the age of five may qualify forthe program. WIC Overseas is a nu-trition education program that pro-vides nutritious supplemental foods.Contact WIC Overseas at 081-811-4962.

THE NAPLES AREA SECONDCLASS PETTY OFFICERS AS-SOCIATION meets twice a monthto discuss upcoming community out-reach opportunities and charityevents. For more information, con-tact MA2 Aaron Kurschner at DSN626-2871 or ABH2 Brent Paucke atDSN 626-5382.

NAPOLI NATION FAN CLUB is agroup that helps community mem-bers attend SSC Napoli soccergames, promotes intercultural rela-tions and provides SSC Napoli infor-mation to the community.Membership benefits include SSCNapoli gear, discounted tickets andentry to Napoli Nation functions.FMI, visit www.facebook.com/groups/USASSCNapoli.

SEVENTH DAY ADVENTISTWORSHIP SERVICE takes placeSaturdays at Support Site Chapelfrom 9 a.m. to noon. The schedule is:Sabbath School lessons, 9:30 to10:45 a.m.; songs and praise, 10:45to 11 a.m.; Divine Service, 11 a.m. tonoon. For more information, please

MORE THE INSIDE PAGEcontact Paolo Fleurant at 328-194-6897 or [email protected].

CONNECT THE TOTS CLUBunites families with children fromnewborn to pre-school age withinthe Naples military community.Club events include monthly coffeemornings and birthday parties,weekly playgroups, craft activitiesand more. For more information,visit www.meetup.com/ Connect-the-Tots-Club.

CATHOLIC WOMEN OF THECHAPEL meets monthly in the Sup-port Site Fellowship Hall for prayer,fellowship, and learning. Child careprovided. We also meet Wednesdaysat 10:30 a.m. for Rosary and Thurs-days at 9:30 a.m. for bible study. Formore information, e-mail [email protected] or check out ourFacebook page: Catholic Women ofthe Chapel - NSA Naples, Italy.

PUBLIC SPEAKING WITHTOASTMASTERS The NaplesToastmasters Club meets the firstand third Tuesdays of every month.Meetings are held at the SupportSite Community Center at 6:30 p.m.FMI, contact the Toastmasters presi-dent at 342-010-6263.

GAETA/NAPLES AREA GIRLSCOUTS Now accepting registrationfor the 2012-13 school year. We arestill in need of leaders and co-lead-ers. Training and support provided.FMI, contact [email protected].

FILIPINO-AMERICAN ASSOCIA-TION OF NAPLES, ITALY meets atnoon the first Sunday of every monthat the Support Site Fellowship Hall.For more information, contact RonNacianceno at 081-568-1746 or 335-760-4446. Also check out the group’sFacebook page, Fil-Am Naples.

THE U.S. MILITARY RETIREE ASSOCIATION OF SOUTHERNITALY (USMRA-SI) is the only as-sociation in Southern Italy repre-senting the interests of U.S. retiredmilitary personnel and their sur-vivors. If you are not a member andare eligible, please join the USMRA-SI at usmra-si.tripod.com. Point ofcontact: Wylie Miller, 329-208-7315.

THE NAPLES CHRISTIANHOMESCHOOL ASSOCIATIONmeets every month to support fami-lies who have chosen to educate their

own children. We offer weeklypark/pool days, a moms’ night outand field trips to explore BellaNapoli and beyond! Interested? Needmore information? Consideringhomeschooling? Please contact Na-talie Mack at [email protected].

MEDITATION SITTING GROUPis held from 7 to 7:30 p.m. everyMonday at the side chapel at theSupport Site. Newcomers should stopby at 6:30 p.m. Participation is free.FMI, e-mail Laura Hitchcock atlaura.poodle@ gmail.com.

REGISTER FOR GRADUATE DE-GREE ON-SITE PROGRAMS TheUniversity of Oklahoma offers theMaster of Human Relations on-sitegraduate degree program. Coursesmeet in a series of four evenings andone weekend. For more information,contact the OU office at DSN: 626-6672 or visit the office at Capodichinoin the Admin II building.

REGISTER FOR ON-SITE UN-DERGRADUATE CLASSES Visitthe colleges for more informationabout what classes and programs areoffered. UMUC Maryland can bereached at 081-568-6673/74/75; Cen-tral Texas College is at 081-568-6761.

CALLING ALL NAPLESNURSES! Please consider joiningthe Naples Area Nurses Association(NANA). NANA is an organization ofnurses that work together tofundraise, participate in socialevents, and provide support through-out the U.S. Naval Hospital Naplesand NSA Naples community. FMI,contact Lt. Shelley Beltz atshelley.beltz @med.navy.mil or Lt.Jenny Paul [email protected].

THE WELFARE & RECREATIONASSOCIATION is available to meetassociates every Thursday from 11a.m. to 1 p.m. at its location on thefirst floor of Building 450 upstairsfrom Capo Landing. FMI, visithttp://www. wraitalia.it.

SECURITY NOTE: All DoD militaryor civilian personnel hosting an eventoff base must complete a SpecialEvent Force Protection Plan (SEFPP)45 days in advance, regardless of or-ganization, if the event will involve 50or more personnel, include distin-guished visitors or involve personnelwearing uniforms. FMI, contact the

AT/FP Division at 081-568-5525 orvisit the division office in the Capo-dichino Security Precinct, Bldg. 403.

RELIGIOUS SERVICES AT U.S.NAVAL HOSPITAL NAPLES Tues-day Silent prayer (7:15-7:45 a.m.) inthe hospital chapel. Traditionalhymn and praise and worship musicwill be provided during this time.Wednesday Roman Catholic Mass(11:30 a.m.-12 p.m.) in the hospitalchapel. Call 081-811-6451 to confirmthat Mass is being held. ThursdayMen’s Fellowship and Bible Study(6-7 a.m.) in the hospital galley.

SURE START is a unique programcommitted to providing the highestquality of education for command-sponsored children of enlisted per-sonnel (priority to E1-E4) who are 4years old by Sept. 1. FMI, call KarenRodrigues at 081-811-4682 or theschool at 081-811-4037.

THE KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS,San Gennaro council 14853, meets at7 p.m. the second and fourth Thurs-day of each month at the Support SiteFleet and Family Support Center. E-mail George Piette at [email protected] or visit http:// sites.google.com/site/kofcnaples/ home.

CARNEY PARK LADIES GOLFASSOCIATIONmeets at 9 a.m.Mondays. All skill levels welcome.Discounted play with membership.FMI, call Carol Borkowski at 081-804-3345, or Carney Park GolfCourse at 081-526-4296.

EDIS SCREENINGS NOWAVAILABLE Room W09, SupportSite Village Forum. For eligible chil-dren who have not reached theirthird birthday. If you are concernedabout your child’s development, con-tact EDIS at 081-811-4676.

LATINOS UNIDOS WELCOMESNEW MEMBERSMeetings are at 2p.m. the first Sunday of every monthat the Support Site park. For moreinfo, contact Michael Cortez,[email protected], 334-6771-0327, or Gabriel Sermeno,[email protected], 081-811-5554.

CUB SCOUT PACK 007 Want tocamp in Nettuno, hike in Cuma, gobowling or participate in swimmingand archery? Then Cub Scouts is theplace for you! Boys in first throughfifth grade meet three times permonth to learn skills that they applyon hiking, camping and service out-ings. FMI, contact [email protected] or visitwww.cubscoutingnaples.org.

Wrestling teams across Italy converged on the Naples High School gym-nasium Jan. 24, 2015, to participate in the fifth meet of the season andthe final home wrestling tournament of the regular season at Naples.A few years ago the football team decided to show their support for can-cer awareness by wearing pink socks. The wrestlers liked the idea somuch they began to hold a yearly tournament to raise money for cancerresearch. Naples Head Coach Vito Vitulli knows personally how breast cancer af-fects women and their families.“My grandmother, aunt, and sister lost the fight to breast cancer,” Vit-ulli said.He wanted to use his positionas coach of the WildcatWrestling Team to promote cit-izenship for a good cause. Theteam decided to sell t-shirtsand sweatshirts to raisemoney to find a cure.Freshman and 113 poundvarsity wrestler, SeamusWade, had his own experiencewith cancer as well.At age four, he was diagnosedwith Stage Four Burkitt’sLymphoma and Stage FourALL Leukemia. He success-fully underwent four monthsof high dose chemotherapy andhas been cancer free since.Wade was fortunate to partic-ipate in clinical trials throughSt. Jude’s Research Hospital.“Our team came together tosupport a great cause,” Sea-mus said. “It makes me feelgood to give back to those inneed.” He will never forget the expe-rience that cancer had on hislife. He was fortunate to meet so many kids going through similar treat-ment. Unfortunately a number of them eventually lost their battle withcancer.Trevor Held, a former wrestler and student at Naples High School, hasa sister, Lilian, who was diagnosed with cancer last spring. She was med-evacuated back to the states to be treated.The entire family returned to the United States to ensure that Lilian re-ceives the best treatment. The team thinks of his family often and wishesher continued success with her fight against cancer.Principal Duane Werner was pleased that the team decided to give backto those in need.“This event was a great time to put the emphasis on finding a cure forcancer,” Werner said. “With one of our own students being a cancer sur-vivor this brings the message close to home. We have a number of ourteams who believe in community involvement and have hosted CancerAwareness weekends. I am proud of our teams and their willingness toget involved in a cause.”

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“So muchhas happenedin the last 28months here;it's been awe-some,” saidOrtloff.“From volun-teering withthe USO,Naples Over-seas SupportClub, Ameri-cans WorkingAround theGlobe andmore, to en-joying therich history ofthe land Sup-port Site wasbuilt on andthe hiddentreasures ofCapua amphitheater; I can never gettired of visiting the sacred groundsthat Spartacus trained and foughton.”“Most importantly, I've met so manynew friends here that have made mesmarter, especially my fellowSpouses in the Naples CPO SpouseNetwork group,” said Ortloff. Candidates for the 2015 ArmedForces Insurance Military Spouse ofthe Year represent more than 170bases and all 9 Coast Guard dis-tricts. "America's military and their fami-lies have been at the ready over thepast 13 years we have been at war,”said Kate Dolack, editor-in-chief ofMilitary Spouse magazine. “The mili-tary spouses who have maintainedthe home front during deploymentsand training missions have accom-plished remarkable feats. They havesupported not only our military butadded to the strength of the nation." “Now, perhaps more than ever, it isimportant to recognize those stand-out spouses from all branches and atevery installation and honor themfor their achievements,” said Dolack.Some of Ortloff’s best experienceshave been traveling with otherspouses to meet their Sailors in for-eign ports during deployments. Hehas been able to meet dignitaries,government officials, U.S. Navy at-taché’s and spouses from those coun-tries, all while taking in the local

culture andgetting toknow moreabout thespouses hetraveled with. “I encouragespouses andfamilies totravel andmeet your mil-itary memberin foreignports and seethe world,”said Ortloff. He retired in2003 afterserving 31 ½years as a fire-fighter in theFederal FireDepartment.Over the

years, he volunteered as the Om-budsman during a tour on SanClemente Island, joined the FamilySupport Group for USS John C.Stennis (CVN 74) and was part ofthe Triad Leadership Team with USSMilius (DDG 69). “I love to support those who supportus, and the sincere thanks that theygive is an unforgettable display ofgratitude,” said Ortloff. “I will missthe troops and the friendships.”He has been previously recognizedas the 2008 USO Volunteer of theYear for the Pacific and the USONaples Volunteer of the Quarter-Winter 2015. “I would like to show everyone, mili-tary and civilian, that spouses aresuch a pivotal part of a military ca-reer and its future,” said Ortloff. “Weare as different as spouses, as hus-bands and wives, as our militarymembers are different in their rate,MOS or specialties, and we bring tothe table a point of view and supportthat is often behind the scenes, yetunforgettable.”Rich Ortloff and his wife will be re-turning to California this year tospend retirement near family.The overall winner and 2015 ArmedForces Insurance Military Spouse ofthe Year will be revealed May 8 at aVIP ceremony in Washington, D.C.For additional information on theMilitary Spouse of the Year Program,visit http://msoy.militaryspouse.com.

RICH ORTLOFF from page 1Naples High School Wrestlesto Raise Cancer AwarenessFrom Naples High School

Seamus Wade, of Naples Middle High School,works hard to pin his opponent. Wade took first inthe 113 pound weight class Jan. 24, 2015. Photo by Teresa Spatt


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Practice your vocabulary. Find the Italian words.

ALBERO / Tree

FIORE / Flower

ERBA / Grass

GIGLIO / Lily

ROSA / Rose

PALMA / Palm tree

PINO / Pine tree

EDERA / Ivy

Answer to last week’s puzzle

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ACQUA / WaterAMBULANZA / AmbulanceBATTeRiA / BatteriesCiBO / FoodeSSeRe pRepARATO / Beprepared

LiSTA / ChecklistOSpeDALe / HospitalpOLiZiA / policeRADiO / RadioTORCiA / Flashlight

ESSERE PREPARATO / BE PREPAREDCOLOR ME: EMERGENCY PREPARATION

EXTENDED TOURS

USO DAILY TOURS

Upcoming USO ToursCapodichino Office

081-568-5713Support Site Office

081-811-4903

www.uso.it

Feb. 13-16 President’s day in Budapest . . . . . . . . . . . . €486Feb. 13-16 Carnevale in Venice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . €237Feb. 28-Mar. 1 Perugia and Assisi Weekend . . . . . . . . . €188July 4-8 Fourth of July in Santorini Greece . . . . . . . €537

TOURS OpeN TO BOTH

U.S. MiLiTARy AND

NATO i.D. CARD HOLDeRS

Jan. 30 Gourmet Dinner: Naples by Night with Fondue.....................€34

Jan. 31 Family Day at the Farm .............................€25Feb. 1 Royal Palace and

San Carlo Opera House ..............................€18Feb. 6 Wine N’ Dine in a Neapolitan Taverna ......€43Feb. 7 Best of the Region: Pompeii and Sorrento .€33Feb. 8 Rome of the Caesars....................................€58What Is Groundhog Day?

Every February 2, thou-sands of people gather atGobbler’s Knob, in Punx-sutawney, Pa., to see if agroundhog will or willnot see his shadowwhen he emergesfrom his den.Burrowed insidehis heated simulatedtree trunk, a ground-hog, named Punx-sutawney Phil is aboutto step into the lime-light at about 7:25a.m. once again.The gates open at3 a.m., followed bylive entertainment,music, and a pre-dawn fire-works display that helps toignite the crowd gathered inanticipation of Phil’s forecast.The awe-inspiring fireworksare set to lively music, whichis just what the crowd gener-ally needs on a cold ruralPennsylvania morning. Philmakes the most celebratedweather forecast of the year,usually around the crack ofdawn. Has spring sprungwhen Phil emerges from hisburrow and doesn’t see hisshadow? Or, should he scurryback into his burrow for sixmore weeks of winterweather if skies are clear andfair?

History of Groundhog DayGroundhog Day has its ori-gins in an ancient celebrationof a point midway betweenthe winter solstice and thespring equinox.

Superstition has itthat fair weatherwas a forbearance

of a stormy andcold second halfto winter. The

early Christiansin Europe estab-lished the customof Candlemas Day,

when the clergywould blesscandles andpeople wouldlight them in

each window oftheir homes to ward off thedarkness of mid-winter.But the legend of the Febru-ary 2 forecast also persisted,as captured in this old Eng-lish saying:If Candlemas be fair andbright,Winter has another flight.If Candlemas brings cloudsand rain,Winter will not come again.The trail of groundhog his-tory actually leads back toClymer H. Freas, city editorof the Punxsutawney Spiritnewspaper. In 1887, he wasinspired by a group of localhunters and gourmets whoheld a groundhog hunt fol-

lowed by a picnic barbecueof, well, you know, ground-hog.Freas thought it so muchfun that he wrote up thegroup as the PunxsutawneyGroundhog Club and wenton to promote the Punx-sutawney Groundhog as theofficial weather forecaster.As he embellished the storyyear after year, other news-papers picked it up and sooneveryone looked to Punx-sutawney Phil for the criticalprediction of when springwould return to the nation.Remember, if Phil sees hisshadow, it means six moreweeks of winter; if he doesnot see his shadow, it will bean early spring. What is yourweather prediction for 2015?

From the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

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Feb. 2: AFN the Eagle Changing to 107.0 FMAFN Naples will transition to a new radio frequency

on Monday, Feb. 2 in an effort to better service theSupport Site and the audience in the surroundingarea. After Feb. 2, community members will be ableto tune into AFN the Eagle on 107.0 FM. That fre-quency was used for AFN Power Network, which willmove to 106.0 FM. As always, you can listen in withyour AFN Europe smartphone App or online withAFN 360 at http://afn360.afneurope.net/afne_nap.Users can also visit www.afneurope.net, click on theAFN 360 tab, and choose any of the global and spokenword radio services.

Feb. 2- 5: Exercise Reliant Pulcinella 2015NSA Naples will conduct a security-centric exercise

Feb. 2- 5 that will involve the Capodichino, SupportSite and Gaeta military installations. Announcementswill be made in advance of key exercise events. As al-ways, please follow the directions of Security andavoid interfering whenever possible. Minor traffic de-lays are possible, but will be kept to a minimum. Re-tail and MWR facilities will not be affected. For moreinformation, call DSN 626-3948 or 081-568-3948.

Feb. 3: ReNuLife Presentation for 12-WeekWeight Management ProgramU.S. Naval Hospital Naples will be offering an alter-

native weight management program to improve nu-trition and overall health. ReNuLife is intended to aidin weight loss and is brought to you by a multi-disci-plinary health care team including doctors, a dieti-tian, nurses and corpsmen. To learn more about this12-week program, come to the kick-off presentationon Tuesday, Feb. 3 at 4:30 p.m. in the Support Sitebase theater. The program is free and open to all DoDand NATO active duty, dependents, retirees and affili-ated civilians. For more information, or if you can’tattend the kick-off event, please contact the HealthPromotion & Wellness department at DSN 629-6445or 081-811-6445.

Feb. 4: USO’s 74th Birthday CelebrationThe USO will be celebrating its 74th birthday with a

lunch and cake at the USO Capo Lounge on the firstfloor of the Air Terminal. Everyone is welcome to joinin the festivities from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. onWednesday, Feb. 4. For more information, call DSN626-5713 or 081-568-5713.

Feb. 7: Naples Got TalentUSO Naples is hosting the Annual Naples Got Tal-

ent on Saturday, Feb. 7 at the Naples High Schoolcafeteria. The show will feature 10 local talents, com-peting for the grand prize of two roundtrip airlinetickets to the U.S. It will be an evening to highlightthe talent of the Naples military community and pro-vide entertainment for the whole family. Doors openat 5:30 p.m. and the show begins at 6 p.m. For moreinformation, call DSN 626-5713 or 081-568-5713.

Feb. 10: Town Hall with Capt. Doug CarpenterNSA Naples Commanding Officer Capt. Doug Carpen-

ter will host a Town Hall meeting for all personnel andfamilies assigned to the Naples area on Tuesday, Feb.10. It will be held at the Reel Times 2 Theater on Sup-port Site at 6 p.m. There will be a question-and-answersession after a few words from the CO. For anyone un-able to attend, questions for the Town Hall can also beemailed to the Public Affairs office at [email protected] or messaged to the NSA Naples Facebookpage at www.facebook.com/NSANaples.

Feb. 10, 24: Couples Communication Classat FFSCA Couples Communication class is being held at the

Fleet and Family Support Center for participants tolearn healthy communication skills, understand waysto build connections and handle conflict. Some topicsdiscussed will include couple dynamics, the 5 LoveLanguages and non-violent communication. The classis open to all couples, regardless of marital status.The class will be held on Tuesday, Feb. 10 from 1 to 4p.m. and on Tuesday, Feb. 24 from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. atthe Support Site FFSC. For more information or toregister, stop by the front desk or call DSN 629-6372or 081-811-6372.

Feb. 11: Connect the Tots February CraftPartyConnect the Tots will be holding a Craft Party on

Wednesday, Feb. 11 at 10 a.m. Come create a fun craftproject celebrating the month of February. The partywill be held in apartment 6 of building 2155, just pastthe tennis courts and park. The event is open to allU.S. and NATO ID card holders. For more informa-tion, visit www.meetup.com/Connect-the-Tots-Clubwww.facebook.com/connectthetotsnaples.

Feb. 14: Parents’ Night Out Parents can take the night off on Saturday, Feb 14

from 4 p.m. to midnight. The Support Site Child De-velopment Center will be open so parents can enjoythe time with spouses, family or friends. Cost is $4per hour. Children accepted are from ages 6 weeks to6th grade. Register at the Support Site orCapodichino CDC from 6:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. by the Fri-day, one week prior to date. For more details, contactDSN 629-4390 or 629-4989.

Feb. 19: National Prayer BreakfastA National Prayer Breakfast will be held in the

Bella Napoli conference room on Capodichino onThursday, Feb. 19. The event will be from 6:30 to 7:30a.m. and is open to everyone, but limited seats areavailable. Stop by either the Support Site orCapodichino Chapel to receive a ticket for the break-fast. The guest speaker for the National PrayerBreakfast will be Commodore James A. Aiken, com-mander of Destroyer Squadron 60. For additional in-formation, please call DSN 626-3539 or 629-4600.

MORE BASE NOTES

In hopes of getting familiesactive with a fun and excitingnew activity, the MWR NavyOutdoor Recreation programhosted a Geocaching Tourna-ment at Carney Park Jan. 24.Geocaching is an outdoorrecreational activity, in whichparticipants use a Global Po-sitioning System (GPS) re-ceiver or mobile device andother navigational techniquesto hide and seek containers,called “geocaches” or“caches,” anywhere in theworld.Twenty-five participantsfound hidden “caches”throughout the park and golf course while collect-ing clues along the way. Once all clues were found,teams had to decode a Geocaching phrase with thefastest group being crowned

Geocaching Champion. “Whether a muggle or a wiz-ard, geocaching is a greatway for friends and familiesto get together and enjoy abeautiful day in CarneyPark,” said Geocaching ex-pert/Carney Park employeeCaitlyn Knapp. “This was thefirst time many people hadgeocached, and many saidthey would do it again.Geocaching is a growing ac-tivity. There are more than2.5 million geocaches aroundthe world.“Geocaching is one of thoseactivities where it turns outto be a great fitness activitythrough walking/runningaround,” Knapp said. “But itdoesn't really feel like aworkout.” A special congratulations tothe McMonigle family whobrought home the winningtrophy for their team “Chan-nel 4 News Team.”

From MWR

Carney Park Hosts 1stGeocaching Tournament

Geocachers search high, and low for clues and caches which lead them totheir next destination. (Photo by Caitlyn Knapp, MWR Carney Park)

Winter BingoMore than 300 community members had a great time Jan. 25, 2015, playing Bingo with the USO at the Naples Middle High School cafeteria.everyone was excited about the wonderful prizes, which included aScentsy basket from Jen Sellers, a pampered Chef prize from Misty She-han, Discount on photo sessions by Zayda Barros, Amanda Shields andAthena plichta, Dinner for two at Bambusa, yoga lesson with AlisonMackie and plenty of gift baskets, home appliances, electronics and Disney movie sets. Shout out to the USO Naples volunteer committee,which hosted the event ensuring its great success! Stay tuned for moreUSO Bingos. (Photo courtesy of Anna Nemeth)

To find out what positions are currentlyopen, please contact our front desk atDSN 626-5409 or commercial 081-568-5409. Copies of vacancy announcementswill be posted at the Human ResourcesOffice, located in the Admin I buildingat Capodichino, first floor. The customerservice hours are Monday through Fri-day, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. The Fleet andFamily Support Center (FFSC) at Sup-port Site will also have vacancy an-nouncements and they can be easilyviewed at the HRO Website:http://cnic.navy.mil/regions/cnreuraf-swa/about/Jobs.html

Applications are accepted at the Secu-rity Pass and ID Office at Capodichino,or at the HRO, located in Admin 1,Capodichino, or by mailing to: HRO,PSC 817 Box 29, FPO AE 09622, or atFleet and Family Service Center (FFSC)located on the TLA first floor, at SupportSite. HRO must receive mailed applica-tions by closing date of the vacancy an-nouncement.

PLEASE NOTE: Customer service oper-ation hours for the following HRO serv-ices are Monday, Wednesday and Fridayfrom 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. and from 1 p.m.to 3 p.m.:• ID/CAC Cards (DD1172-2)• Requests for an Official Passport(DD1056)

• Logistical Support Letters• Work Certificates

CLOSING Feb. 5Emergency Dispatcher, Ua-0303-06, ANN#62588-006138-AG, FullTime PermanentEmergency Dispatcher, Ua-0303-06, ANN#62588-007002-AG, FullTime Temporary

NON-APPROPRIATED FUND(NAF) POSITIONS

Fleet & Family Readiness NAF LocalNaples job announcements within CN-REURAFSWA may be viewed at:http://www.cnic.navy.mil/regions/cnreurafswa/about/jobs.html. Thenecessary application forms are alsoavailable on line. For any questionsyou have you may call 081-568-4164/2505/5612. The applications may beemailed to [email protected]

NSA NAPLES US NAF POSITIONS

Food Service Worker, NA-7408-04,ANN#15-003 flexible, Bowling Center,Support Site. Job Summary: Performsa variety of tasks such as grilling orfrying pancakes, hamburgers, hotdogs, bacon, eggs, sausage, by watch-ing while the items are cooking, turn-ing as required; regulatingtemperature and removing whendone. Closing date: Open Until FilledEducation Aid/Technician, CY-1702-I/II, ANN#15-004, (Multiple Po-sitions) flexible, Child DevelopmentCenters, School Age Care, Youth Pro-grams, Teen Center and Youth SportsCapodichino/Support Site. Job Sum-mary: Provides appropriate develop-mental care and instruction forchildren and youth ranging in agefrom six weeks to 18 years in a Childand Youth Program setting Performsroutine, day-to-day care of infants andchildren ranging from six weeks tofive years. Assembles and gathers ma-terials and equipment necessary toexecute School Age Care for childrenranging from six to nine years old,School-Age Care Pre-Teen for childrenranging from 10 to 12 years, TeenCenter Program for children rangingfrom 13 to 18 years. Receives and re-leases children to/from authorizedparents, guidance. Closing date: OpenUntil FilledEducation Aid/Technician, CY-1702-I/II, ANN#15-005, (Multiple Po-sitions) regular full time, (Eligible forPost Allowance) Child DevelopmentCenters, School Age Care, Youth Pro-grams, Teen Center and Youth SportsCapodichino/Support Site. Job Sum-mary: Provides appropriate develop-mental care and instruction forchildren and youth ranging in agefrom six weeks to 18 years in a Childand Youth Program setting Performsroutine, day-to-day care of infants andchildren ranging from six weeks tofive years. Assembles and gathers ma-terials and equipment necessary toexecute School Age Care for childrenranging from six to nine years, School-Age Care Pre-Teen for children rang-ing from 10 to 12 years, Teen CenterProgram for children ranging from 13to 18 years. Receives and releaseschildren to/from authorized parents,guidance. Closing date: Open UntilFilledRecreation Aid, NF-0189-01,ANN#15-016 flexible, Bowling Center,Support Site. Job Summary: Providesoversight of activities and necessaryservices to authorized patrons. Clos-ing date: Open Until FilledRecreation Aid, NF-0189-01,ANN#15-019, flexible, MWR LibertyDivision, Naples, Italy. Job Summary:Employee helps customers in therecreation center with recreationalevent. Closing date: Open Until FilledRecreation Assistant, NF-0189-01/02, ANN#15-035 flexible, Fleet &Family Readiness Center, Gaeta,Italy. Job Summary: Serves as a pri-mary front line customer service rep-resentative of the overall program assuch, must continually present infor-mation in a high professional and cus-tomer friendly style. Closing date:Open Until FilledEducation Technician (Leader),CY-1702-II, ANN#15-050, regular full

U.S. POSITIONSCONUS hires currently residing in theNaples/Gaeta commuting areasMUST apply through USAJOBS inorder to receive consideration.

CLOSING Feb. 5Region Investigator/Inspector,GS-1801-12, ANN#EUR15-977271-KB, Full Time PermanentSafety and Occupational HealthManager, GS-0018-14, ANN#EUR15-992464-KB, Full Time PermanentPhysical Therapist, GS-0633-09,ANN#EUR15-963872-EG, Full TimePermanentIT Specialist (PLCYPLN/SYSAD-MIN), GS-2210-12, ANN#EUR15-967386-KB-R2, Full Time Permanent

CLOSING Feb. 12Supervisory Air Terminal Opera-tions Manager, GS-2150-12, ANN#EUR15-009697-AG, Full Time Perma-nentSecretary (O/A), GS-0318-07, ANN#EUR15-988685-EG-R1, Full TimePermanentAdministrative/Security Techni-cian, GS-0303-07, ANN#EUR15-950489-EG-R1, Full Time Permanent

CANCELLEDInterdisciplinary (multiple posi-tions), GS-0185/0180/0101-11, ANN#EUR15-996227-AG, Full Time Perma-nent

LOCAL NATIONAL (LN) POSITIONS

If you have any questions, contact thefront desk at 626-5409 or 081-568-5409. You can also contact the HRONaples helpdesk at: http://cnic.navy.mil/Europe/About/Jobs/AboutWork-ingHere/index.htm. You will be con-tacted within 24 hours, so please besure to provide your contact informa-tion. Thank you and we appreciateyour input, whether negative or posi-tive so that we can find ways to im-prove the HRO services, or continue toprovide excellent service. As a re-minder, an HRO Representative isavailable for the bi-weekly “Meet &Greet” at the NSA, Support Site Base,Navy Exchange Food Court area from8-9 a.m. Please feel free to come by,pick up a copy of a vacancy announce-ment that you may be interested in ap-plying for, or ask questions. If theHRO representative is unable to pro-vide you a response, he/she will bringthe question back to the HRO officeand you will be provided an answer ora call back the same day. The next“Meet & Greet” is from 8-9 a.m. onJan. 26, 2015.


HUMAN RESOURCES OFFICE (HRO)

time, (Eligible for Post Allowance)Fleet and Family Readiness Program,CYP Division, Teen Center. Job Sum-mary: The purpose of the CY ProgramLeader (CYP) is to provide appropri-ate development care and instructionfor children and youth ranging in agefrom six weeks to 18 years in one ormore CY programs. This includes theprovision of guidance, assistance andmentoring for the CY Program Assis-tants. Closing date: Open Until FilledRecreation Aid, NF-0189-01, ANN#15-058, flexible, MWR Golf Course,Carney Park, Naples. Job Summary:Collects green fees (monthly anddaily), locker fees and fees for electriccart rentals. Employee will act asstarter when needed on weekdays andassist when needed as cashier. Closingdate: Open Until FilledRecreation Aid, NF-0189-01,ANN#15-059, flexible, Fitness Forum,Support Site, Naples, Italy. Employeein this position plays an integral partin providing customer service and in-suring patrons are offered a clean fa-cility and pleasant conditions for theirfitness/athletic workouts or programs.First Cut-off date: 01/23/2015. Closingdate: Open until FilledEducation Aid/Technician, CY-1702-I/II, ANN#15-063, (Multiple Po-sitions) regular full time, (Eligible forPost Allowance) Child DevelopmentCenters, Support Site. Job Summary:Provides appropriate developmentalcare and instruction for children andyouth ranging in age from six weeksto 18 years in a Child and Youth Pro-gram setting Performs routine, day-to-day care of infants and childrenranging from six weeks to five years.Assembles of gathers materials andequipment necessary to executeSchool Age Care for children rangingfrom six to nine years, School-AgeCare Pre-Teen for children rangingfrom 10 to 12 years, Teen Center Pro-gram for children ranging from 13 to18 years. Receives and releases chil-dren to/from authorized parents, guid-ance. AREA OF CONSIDERATION:Current CDC Support Site employeesOnly. Closing date: 02/06/2015Education Technician (Leader),CY-1702-II, ANN#15-070, regular fulltime, (Eligible for Post Allowance)Fleet and Family Readiness Program,CYP Division, School Age Care. JobSummary: The purpose of the CY Pro-gram Leader (CYP) is to provide ap-propriate development care andinstruction for children and youthranging in age from six weeks to 18years in one or more CY programs.This includes the provision of guid-ance, assistance, and mentoring forthe CY Program Assistants. Closingdate: Open Until FilledCYP Operation Clerk, NF-0303-02,ANN#15-071, regular part time, Fleetand Family Readiness Program, CDCCapo Naples, Italy. Job Summary:The purpose of this CY Program Op-

erations Clerk is to serve as a contactpoint for information and performclerical and administrative tasks insupport of the CYP, Which includesChild Development Centers (CDCs),Child Development Homes (CDH),and School Age Care (SAC) programs.Closing date: 02/13/2015Accounting Technician, NF-0525-03, ANN#15-078, temporary flexibleNTE one year, Fleet and FamilyReadiness Program, NAF BusinessOffice, Naples, Italy. Job Summary:Maintains and reconciles budget andaccounting records by implementingprinciples of accounting and doubleentry bookkeeping. Closing date:02/09/2015

NEX EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

Gricignano, Bldg. 2091-BCall 081-813-5252/5253/5254 /

DSN: 629-4774Hours: Monday to

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

For a current list of U.S. vacanciesand the on-line application visit:https://www.NavyExchange.jobs To assist your job search go directly tothe location field, open the drop downmenu and click on Italy, then click onSEARCH FOR JOBS button. You willsee all the jobs in Italy (mostly Naplesarea); just make sure you are NOT ap-plying for a position located inSigonella (Sicily). For any questions orconcerns please call the numbersabove.

Gricignano Main StoreAnn#150000BK Sales Clerk/HL/NF-01/FLEX – Open Until Filled –Pay Rate: $8-$9.50. Job Summary:Responsible for selling general mer-chandise to customers and ensuringmerchandise is properly stocked andavailable

Distribution Center, GricignanoAnn#15000023 Warehouse Work -er/72/NA-05/Flex – Open Until Filled/ Closes 3/28/15. Pay Rate: $12.88. JobSummary: Responsible for one ormore functions (receiving, storing, is-suing and shipping, etc.) within awarehouse area. Candidates must beat least 18 years old to apply.

Earth and Vine ShopAnn#1500003K Sales Clerk/PS/NF-01/FLEX – Open Until Filled /

Closes 3/28/15. Pay Rate: $8- $9.50.Job Summary: Responsible for sellingmerchandise to customers and ensur-ing merchandise is properly stocked,displayed, and available. Knowledgeof wines and specialty foods is desir-able. Candidates must be at least 18years old to apply.

Gricignano MinimartAnn#1500000W Sales Clerk/MM/NF-01/FLEX – Open Until Filled /Closes 3/28/15. Pay Rate: $8-$9.50Job Summary: Responsible for sellinggeneral merchandise to customersand ensuring merchandise is properlystocked and available. Candidatesmust be at least 18 years old to apply.

Capodichino NexmartAnn#50000AJ Sales Clerk/MM/NF-01/ FLEX – Open Until Filled.Pay Rate: $8-$9.50. Job Summary:Responsible for selling general mer-chandise to customers and ensuringmerchandise is properly stocked andavailable.

OTHER OPPORTUNITIESSchool Age Care Looking for

Full-Time LeadsChild and Youth Programs is look-ing for full-time lead positions at theSupport Site’s School Age Care Pro-gram. The position helps oversee theBefore- and After-School Program, inaddition to the summer day camp.Apply through the Human ResourcesOffice at Capodichino. Call 081-568-4164/2505 to find out what documen-tation is needed.

USO Operations SpecialistUSO Naples is looking for a full-timeCenter Operations Specialist. Thisperson delivers customer service andsupport to military families at theUSO Center as well as provides assis-tance with USO Naples programs,services, event and fleet support.Apply through http://www.uso.org/ca-reers. Call DSN 626-2914 with ques-tions.

Contract Dental Assistant Naval Hospital Naples is seeking afull-time contract dental assistant forthe Support Site Dental Department.If interested, please contact Ms. PaolaGargiulo at DSN: 629-6117, Comm:081-811-6117 or email: [email protected]. The position will re-main open from Jan. 16-30, 2015.

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