Serving the NatO, Naples and Gaeta military communities in italy57th year, NO. 39 Friday, OctOber 19, 2012

detection of breast cancer and ways to helpraise awareness of the disease. “This was definitely a team effort,” said

Solange Markvart, Capo FitZone facilitiesmanager and coordinator for this year’srace. “Our goal was to make this day as funas possible for everyone, and that includesinformational booths.”

The hospital staff who attended the eventemphasized that early detection is the bestway to combat breast cancer.“This month, this day is all about raising

awareness,” said Silvia Murray, a nursewith Health Promotions and an informa-tion booth representative.

Naval Support Activity (NSA) NaplesMorale, Welfare and Recreation joinedforces with U.S. Naval Hospital NaplesHealth Promotions to host a breast cancerawareness run Oct. 13 as part of NationalBreast Cancer Awareness Month. The event, which consisted of a 1-mile, a

5K and a 10K race, included participantsand volunteers from the Girl Scouts ofAmerica, U.S. Naval Hospital NaplesHealth Promotions and the hospital’s radi-ology department. Each organization pro-vided information booths about early

The clear ringing of a bellsounded at Naval SupportActivity (NSA) Naples

Oct. 12 to mark the 237th birth-day of the United States Navy.Members of the NSA Naples

community gathered at theCapodichino Reel Times theaterfor the bell-ringing ceremony,which featured a speech byCapt. Scott Gray, NSA Naples’commanding officer, on the his-tory of naval forces in America.Gray recounted the U.S. Navy’s

beginnings, which can be tracedback to a piece of legislation thatthe Continental Congress passedon Oct. 13, 1775. The act formal-ly allowed two armed vessels topatrol the seas.“This piece of legislation consti-

tuted the birth certificate of theUnited States Navy,” Gray toldthe theater full of sailors. “TheContinental Navy began theproud tradition carried on todayby our sailors all around theglobe.”Gray further discussed how

U.S. sailors distinguished them-selves during the War of 1812,when they stood up to the pow-erful British Royal Navy.“The war of 1812 served as a

critical turning point for ourNavy,” Gray said. “The greatbattles that followed proved themettle of our sailors.”As part of the ceremony,

Aviation Boatswain’s Mate(Hand ling) Second Class ThomasDelgado rang a bell to signal thecompletion of the Navy’s 237thyear and the beginning of its238th year in existence.In his birthday message to the

fleet, Secretary of the Navy RayMabus said that while navalwarfare has seen numerousadvances in the past 237 years,its sailors are what ensure itscontinued success.“What makes our Navy part of

the best expeditionary fightingforce the world has ever known isour sailors,” Mabus said. “You arestanding the watch and sustain-ing peace in the global commons.”In addition to the bell-ringing

ceremony that took place Oct.12, the Naples military commu-nity will celebrate the birth ofthe U.S. Navy at the 2012 NavyBirthday Ball, which will takeplace Oct. 20.

Runners comeout to supportbreast cancerawarenessBy MC2(SW/AW) John Stratton, NSA Naples Public Affairs

See page 13: J.B. Benham, age 2, enjoys a dip in the waters of La Pelosa beach during an October visit to the island of Sardinia. even in early fall, the

island's coasts are pleasant to explore. (Photo by Lt. Cmdr. David Benham)

Ringing in the238th year ofthe U.S. NavyBy Melissa Kabukuru

Splashing around Sardinia

see BREAST CANCER Page 4

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Hunting ancient ruins

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Cross country team runs

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Students get special Tae

Kwon Do lessonPage 10

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Runnerspress for-ward dur-ing the 1-mile por-tion of abreastcanceraware-ness runheld Oct.13 at theNavalSupportActivityNaplesSupportSite.(Photo byMC2 JohnStratton)

Weekly crime statisticsReview what happened between

Oct. 8 and Oct. 14.

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Important DoDDS datesOct. 20: Wildcats football at home vs. AnsbachOct. 20: Wildcats Volleyball in Florence Oct. 20: Wildcats Cross Country in Rome vs.

Marymount International & AmericanOverseas School of Rome

Oct. 24: Makeup day for school pictures Oct. 24: AVID Parent Night, 5 to 7 p.m.Oct. 25: Early Release at 1 p.m.Nov. 6: “Totally Red” drama production at 4 p.m.

& 7 p.m.Nov. 8-9: Parent/teacher conferences — No schoolNov. 12 Veterans Day (no school)Nov. 28 Middle School Honor Roll at 8:15 a.m.Nov. 29 High School Honor Roll at 8:15 a.m.

Looking for storytelling volunteers for SpooktacularSpooktacular organizers are looking for tale tellers,

halloween enthusiasts and spooky yarn-spinners toraise some goosebumps during our hay rides. Bringalong your Poe, your old campfire tales, your SleepyHollow legends or anything that conjures the spookof the season. Spooktacular will take place Friday,Oct. 26 from 6 to 9 p.m. If you are interested inthrilling our hayriders for a half hour (or more),please contact Cathy Knapp at catherine.knapp@eu.navy.mil or Pam O'Connor at pamela.oconnor@eu.navy.mil.

Dental clinic celebrates retiree appreciation dayIn honor of Veterans Day, the U.S. Naval Hospital

Naples Dental Clinic has set aside Thursday, Nov. 8,for military retiree dental exams and cleanings. As

there are only a limited number of appointmentsavailable, this service is restricted to militaryretirees only.This is a special day, as retirees, their family mem-

bers and members of NATO forces are routinely seenon a stand-by basis. Active duty and their command-sponsored family members have priority and receivescheduled appointments. Department of Defensecivilians, GS employees, and their family membersare also eligible for routine care on a stand-by basis,and are billed for any services rendered.According to Cmdr. Masoud Eghtedari, director of

Dental Services at U.S. Naval Hospital Naples, "Weappreciate our retirees and their service to our coun-try. This is just a small way to say thank you for allthey have done."Retirees should call the dental clinic at 081-811-

8607 to make an appointment, and plan on arrivingat the dental clinic 15 minutes before their appoint-ment time.

Halloween events on baseThe annual Seabees Haunted House will take place

on the Support Site near the Commissary from 7 to 11 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 25 through Wednesday,Oct. 31. Older children and adults are the hauntedhouse’s target audience, but groups of small childrenmay also enter. When groups of younger children areinside, the haunted house operators will moderatethe scarier aspects of the haunted house and keepthe lights brighter.The annual Spooktacular, sponsored by Morale,

Welfare and Recreation, will take place Friday, Oct. 26 from 6 to 10 p.m. in the Support Site centralpark. The event will feature decorated Halloween

cabins and other family-friendlyactivities. No dogs are allowed atthe event.To wrap up this year’s

Halloween festivities, trick-or-treating will take place onHalloween night (Oct. 31) from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Support Site.

Post office, USO closures todayThe Fleet Mail Center at

Capodichino and the post office atAllied Joint Force CommandNaples will close at 1 p.m. Oct. 19for a command function. TheSupport Site Post Office willremain open for normal businesshours.Additionally, the USO centers at

both Capodichino and theSupport Site are closed Oct. 19 formission requirements. Patronswho need to get in touch with theUSO for urgent matters can emailthe USO director, Ms. SabrinaPullido, at sabrina.pullido@uso.it.For more information, please callthe USO at 081-586-5713 or at081-811-4903. You can also visitwww.uso.it.

Base Notes•• ••

From Panorama staff reports

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

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

Happy Friday! We have a big visitor in townthis week and I’d like to wish a warm Naples wel-come to the USS Enterprise (CVN 65). The shipand air wing are on their way home from their25th and final deployment. Commissioned in1961, the Enterprise is both the largest and old-est active combat vessel in the Navy. TheEnterprise is scheduled to be removed fromactive service Dec. 1 in preparation for her defu-eling and decommissioning in 2016. I hope thecrew members enjoy this great liberty port and gets a chance to unwindbefore they begin their journey home from deployment.Many of you may be wondering why we didn’t follow the initial power out-

age schedule on the Support Site. Well, last week we started the mainte-nance on the substations and inspections on the underground lines. Duringthe line inspections, Mirabella discovered some discrepancies that had tobe fixed before we could continue. The issues were on a backup line that isnot normally used, but was required to back-feed electricity around the var-ious substations as we conducted the maintenance. Mirabella is working toresolve the problem and we expect to resume the maintenance next week.Be sure to check the updated schedule that we’ve posted on Facebook andon the CNIC Naples website (on the Public Works page).This week was a big week for the base as we took steps to increase emer-

gency preparedness. First, we completed a Region-wide exercise that last-ed three days and put our emergency response personnel through somepretty complex scenarios. Then, we executed the first Great Southern ItalyShakeout and preparedness fair out on the Capodichino spine and on thegrassy knoll outside the Navy Lodge on the Support Site. There were manylessons learned that we will incorporate as we move forward, and we’rehappy for the participation of the community in the Shakeout and the pre-paredness fair. I hope all members of our community took the time to thinkabout their personal preparedness, to talk to their families and make aplan, to discuss the various types of emergencies (especially with smallchildren), and to have an emergency preparedness kit. Basic emergencypreparedness is a personal responsibility and is especially important at anoverseas location like Naples. Remember that if something happens, be itan earthquake, some other natural disaster, or a terrorist attack, we’ll bepushing emergency information via PAO Notes, Facebook, the CommandDesktop Notification System (CDNS), AFN Radio and TV, and the giantvoice announcement system on base. If you aren’t signed up for the CDNSsystem or if you’re not a “fan” of NSA Naples on Facebook, I urge you tostop reading this column right now and go sign up. It’s vital that you giveyourself access to the emergency management information we’ll be puttingout. If you are not properly registered, you and your family may not imme-diately receive vital information in the event of an emergency. Please takethe time and make the effort to get yourself and your family properly reg-istered. There is a link which walks you through the CDNS registrationprocess on Facebook and our Naval Support Activity (NSA) Naples website. Looking ahead to the near future and Halloween, I encourage everyone to

participate in the events we have on base. Spooktacular is shaping up to bea great event; it will take place Friday, Oct. 26 from 6 to 10 p.m. I encour-age everyone to come out to the Support Site central park and enjoy thespooky cabins and the fun activities (but please leave your dogs at home).The Seabees will also be hosting their haunted house for “seven nights ofterror” near the Commissary from 7 to 11 p.m. Oct. 25 through Oct. 31. Thehaunted house is aimed at older kids and adults, but small children will beallowed in groups, for which the house will turn on some lights and gener-ally make itself less scary. Trick-or-treating will be on Halloween night Oct. 31, from 6 to 9 p.m. on the Support Site. Residents are asked to set uptables outside the front door of each building for safety reasons – we do notwant small children in costumes transiting up and down the stairs wherethey might fall and be injured.I hope to see many of you at the Navy Ball tomorrow night. The Navy Ball

Committee has worked long and hard to raise money for this year’s event,and I am looking forward to enjoying the fruits of their labor. Let’s hopethis fall weather stays beautiful! Have a great weekend!

Captain’s Corner•• ••

By Capt. Scott Gray

NSA Commanding Officer

Petty Officer Akande is the FleetLogistics Support expeditor andCargo Router for Commander, taskForce 63. he is responsible for rout-ing, tracking and delivery of all cargoto U. S. Navy ships in the Commander,U.S. 6th Fleet area of responsibility.his extensive knowledge of customsclearance procedures as well as histiming and coordination of Air MobilityCommand channel flights ultimatelyensures all ships’ maintain maximumlevels across all classes of supply. heis the command’s assistant drug andAlcohol Programs Adviser; a Navy Ballcommittee member; Morale, Welfareand Recreation treasurer; and FirstClass Petty Officer AssociationMaster-at-Arms. his goal is to makechief next year and to return to a shipfor his next assignment. (Photo courtesy of Commander, U.S. 6th Fleet Public Affairs)

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

OCTOBER EVENTS19, 23, 26 CLEP/DSST TESTING Take a CLEP test in the automated

National Test Center, located in the Admin II building at Capodichino.Call UMUC Maryland for an appointment at 081-568-6675. Visit theNavy College Office in Admin II for assistance in selecting the best testfor your program.

19 NOSC MEMBERS HALLOWEEN COSTUME SHOPPING Stop bythe Forgotten Treasures Thrift Store on the Support Site between 1and 4 p.m. Friday, Oct. 19 to shop for your family’s frightening cos-tumes and enjoy some ghoulish food. Come early and shop, or pick upthe kids and shop after school. Refreshments will be served.

19 ACT TEST The Navy College Office will administer the ACT test Oct.19.Make your appointment now. Score reports arrive in Naples six toeight weeks after the test date. To make an appointment, visit theNavy College Office in the Admin II building at Capodichino, call 081-568-6681/6684/6678, or e-mail nco.naples@eu.navy.mil.

20 MARKETPLAYCE Please join and support local spouses as they pro-mote their arts, crafts, and businesses from 1 to 5 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 20 at the Support Site Community Center. For more information,contact themarketplayce@gmail.com.

23 DEFENSE LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY TESTING PROGRAMTake the DLPT or the DLAB at the Navy College Office. Make yourappointment early – limited openings. Open to military members andgovernment employees who have a CAC card. To make an appoint-ment, visit the Navy College Office in the Admin II building atCapodichino, call 081-568-6681/6684/6678, or e-mail nco.naples@eu.navy.mil.

25 WEB TUITION ASSISTANCE BRIEF FOR SAILORS The WEB TAbrief is at 9 a.m. Oct. 25. Visit the Navy College Office at Capodichinofor more information, or call 081-568-6681/6684/6678.

NOVEMBER EVENTS9 THE 2012 NAPLES AREA MARINE CORPS BIRTHDAY BALL

will be held at the Grand Hotel Vanvitelli in Caserta, Italy, Nov. 9. Theevent will celebrate the 237th birthday of the U.S. Marine Corps.Attire for Marines: evening dress “B” or blue dress “A.” Army: Armyblue (bow tie). Navy: dinner dress blue jacket or dinner dress blues. AirForce: mess dress. Civilians: black tie. Cocktail hour begins at 5:30 p.m. For tickets contact Sgt. DelaCruz at 081-568-8002 orjeff.delacruz@eu.navy.mil.

10 MOVEMBER 5K Joint the Naples C4I First Class Petty OfficerAssociation for the first-ever Movember 5K Charity Run supportingmen’s health issues and awareness. The race will begin at the SupportSite gym at noon Saturday, Nov. 10. All participants will receive a fakemustache and race bib for the event. Registration costs $10. Theme is“United We Grow: Running of the Mo’s.”

15 MONTHLY BABY BASICS CLASS offered by NMCRS visiting nurs-es. Next class is Nov. 15 from 9 a.m. to noon at the Navy-Marine CorpsRelief Society Office, which is located in room G-016 of the Admin IIbuilding at Capodichino. Topics include newborn care (i.e. bundling,diapering & bathing), feeding, crying & comforting, health & safety,etc. Contact NCMRS for registration and information at 081-568-3913.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDEDTUTORING OPPORTUNITY Do you want to work hands-on with college-

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

LA MIMOSA THRIFT STORE, run by the Allied Spouses Club (ASC) atAllied Joint Force Command Naples, is seeking volunteers and donations.The store is open Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays from 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. For questions or further information, please contactErika at thriftstoremanager@ascnaples.net.

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

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

THE AMERICAN SOCCER CLUB (ASC) OF NAPOLI is looking for qualified coaches. Those interested in coaching should e-maildoc@ascnapoli.com.

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

More “Inside Page” on Page 9

TTHEHE IINSIDENSIDE PPAGEAGE……Sailor in the Spotlight: LS1 Almas Akande

Personnel planning on traveling outside of Italy (except to the United States or U.S. territories) shouldcontact their chain of command’s Antiterrorism/Force Protection (ATFP) Division 30 days prior to theirplanned departure. The ATFP office will review the request and will notify you of all requirements that must be fulfilled prior

to travel. Note that some countries have additional entry requirements which require more processing timethan 30 days. Contact your ATFP division as soon as possible in order to assist you in meeting all require-ments.You can contact the NSA Naples ATFP office by any of the following means.Phone: 081-568-5525/5595;E-mail: M-NA-NSASEC-ATdivision-GS@eu.navy.milOr visit the office in the Capodichino Security Precinct, Bldg. 403, open from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through

Friday.

Individual Force Protection Plans

With many commands across the fleet preparing forthe semi-annual physical readiness assessment (PFA),the Navy's Physical Readiness Program directoraddressed a sailor's responsibilities for the PRT."It's the sailor's responsibility to maintain physical

fitness standards constantly and consistently, notsolely at the time of semiannual testing," said WilliamMoore, director of the Navy Physical ReadinessProgram. "It's important for sailors to maintain a min-imum level of physical fitness necessary for worldwidedeployment readiness, whenever and wherever need-ed."According to Navy's Physical Readiness Program

instruction, sailors should complete at least 150 min-utes of moderate physical activity each week.Examples of moderate-intensity activities includebrisk walking (3 miles per hour or faster), bicycling(slower than 10 mph) and water aerobics. High-inten-sity activities include jogging or running, lap swim-ming, jumping rope and circuit training. Sailorsshould also perform strength-training exercises atleast twice a week to work all major muscle groups. The Navy assesses each sailor's physical readiness

twice a year through the semi-annual PFA. The PFAincludes a medical screening, a body compositionassessment (BCA), and a physical readiness test(PRT).BCA is based upon a sailor's height and weight

measurements, and circumference (measuring tape)measurements as required. Sailors are responsible to comply with medical

screening requirements for Navy physical training.

Medical screening includes a current annual period-ic health assessment (PHA), a semi-annual PARFQ(Physical Activity Risk Factor Questionnaire) and pre-physical activity questions. Sailors may check the sta-tus of their PHA in PRIMS (Physical ReadinessInformation Management System), a Navywide pro-gram available in BUPERS Online, which is used totrack sailors' physical readiness data. PHA data islocated on the member's page under the header "LastPHA." Sailors should contact their medical facility toschedule a PHA if their current PHA has expired orwill expire before the next PRT.Failure to complete any of the medical screening can

prevent a sailor from participating in the PRT."All unauthorized non-participation in the PFA will

be designated as 'UA' in PRIMS and scored a PFA fail-ure for the PFA cycle," said Moore. OPNAVINST 6110.1J provides guidance for the

Navy's Physical Readiness Program, lists programrequirements, defines responsibilities for complianceand establishes required minimum standards of phys-ical fitness. "All members are required to participate in the semi-

annual PFA regardless of gender, age, rank, title, bil-let or retirement request status," said Moore. The Physical Readiness Program Operating Guide is

the official Physical Readiness Program supplementguide to the Physical Readiness Program instruction.It contains information to help sailors maintain phys-ically readiness and is available in the PhysicalReadiness section of the Navy Personnel Commandwebsite at www.npc.navy.mil. For more news from Navy Personnel Command, visit

www.navy.mil/local/npc/.

From Navy Personnel Command Public Affairs

Sailors prepare for physical readiness assessment

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BREAST CANCER

Members of the Naval Support Activity (NSA) Naples community hitthe pavement Saturday, Oct. 13 for a breast cancer awareness runsponsored by U.S. Naval hospital Naples and NSA Naples Morale,Welfare and Recreation. (Photo by MC2(SW/AW) John Stratton)

Sure Start students line up for a Race for the Cure event in the Naples elementary School hallwaysOct. 5. (Photo and article courtesy of Naples Elementary School Sure Start program)

On Oct. 5, Naples Elementary SchoolSure Start classes helped raise aware-ness for the annual Race for Cure, an

event that supports breast cancer research.After a warm-up with our active-duty parents,Sure Start students were ready to go. Thesestudents had a great time racing through the

halls while parents, teachers, and fellow stu-dents cheered them on to the finish line. SureStart parents created banners and pompoms tohelp motivate their little ones. It was an excit-ing way for our youngest students to feel likepart of the community and to raise awarenessfor a great cause.

Sure Start races for a cure

“This cancer can be detectedin women as young as 20 yearsold,” said Murray. “It’s not justan ‘older woman’s’ cancer.” While all of the race partici-

pants came out in support ofthe cause, some runners’ con-nection to that cause ran espe-cially deep. “My grandmother had breast

cancer and beat it,” said Info r -mation Systems TechnicianThird Class Autumn Siylvester,a Navy Reservist from Chicago.“I was young when it all hap-pened but since she wascleared, she’s done a completeturnaround.”Siylvester went on to say that

she supports the cause regard-less of her personal tie, andwas excited to be participatingin the event since she wasmissing a breast cancer aware-ness race back home. Held every October, National

Breast Cancer AwarenessMonth strives to make bothwomen and men aware of thedisease and helps raise fundsfor research into its cause, pre-vention and cure.For more information about

breast cancer, visit www.nbcam.org. For more information aboutupcoming MWR events, visit theMWR Facebook page atwww.facebook.com/mwrnaples.

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

Friday, Oct. 19 – SHOE ALLEY (8:40 a.m. - 2 p.m.; Departs from JFC)Visit this famous Naples market.

Monday, Oct. 22 to Friday, Oct. 26 – TAP WORKSHOP: Pre-Retirement (8 a.m. - 4 p.m.)

Monday, Oct. 22 to Wednesday, Oct. 24 – EARLY CHILDHOOD PAR-ENTING MADE FUN (8:15 - 9:45 a.m.; First 3 of 5 sessions) This par-enting program is designed to give you practical skills that can be usedimmediately. Classes are held at Naples Elementary School. Last twosessions are scheduled for Oct. 29 and 30.

Tuesday, Oct. 23 – EASY ITALIAN (9 a.m. - noon) This is an introduc-tion to basic Italian language and conversation.

CONFLICT MANAGEMENT (2:30 - 3:30 p.m.) Conflict is inevitable.Conflict management helps people manage conflict by examining atti-tude and behavior when faced with conflicting situations.

AL-ANON SUPPORT GROUP (6 - 7 p.m.)

Wednesday, Oct. 24 – INTRODUCTION TO YOUR FINANCIALFUTURE (9:30 a.m. 12:30 p.m.) Are you looking for a place to startunderstanding your finances? This inclusive financial class covers thetopics of budgeting, credit/debt management, insurance, saving/invest-ing, retirement planning, and the TSP.

CHOICES: MANAGING YOUR ANGER (2 - 4 p.m.; Session 3 of 3) Athree-session program focused on skills to manage anger and developeffective communication.

Thursday, Oct. 25 – SPOUSE FIT (9 - 10 a.m.; Session 7 of 10) Thishealth-focused program for spouses is a collaboration between the U.S.Naval Hospital Naples and Morale, Welfare and Recreation.

ITALIAN COOKING CLASS (9:45 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.) Trip to a restaurantto learn how to cook a variety of Italian dishes. Cost is about €15 to bepaid at the restaurant. Participants should meet outside the SupportSite Main Gate at 9:45 a.m. and take the local bus to Aversa. Requiresprior purchase of two E1 bus tickets from Information, Tours andTravel.

COMMUNICATION SKILLS (2 - 3p.m.) Our ability to express what wethink and feel without clouding our ability to listen and respect howother think and feel is the greatest factor of success in our work andhome life.

Friday, Oct. 26 – THE FEDERAL EMPLOYMENT PROCESS (Noon - 3 p.m.) Want to land a federal job? This workshop focuses on the keysteps to gaining federal employment. Topics covered vary from jobsearching guides to interview tips. The third hour, hands-on practice, isoptional.

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

Monday, Oct. 22 to Friday, Oct. 26 – AREA ORIENTATION/INTERCUL-TURAL RELATIONS SEMINAR. Learn everything you need to knowabout setting up your home on the economy. Learn to use the phone, settleinto your new home, deal with emergencies and more. Seminar will needat least five confirmed participants or it will be cancelled.

Fleet and Family Support Centerevents this week From the Fleet and

Family Support Center

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

AFN NAPLES: Donna Vigil, ombudsafn@gmail.comCNE BAND: Holly Ward, cnebandombudsman@hotmail.comCNE- 6th FLEET: Maya Stoltz, c6fombudsman@gmail.comCNREURAFSWA: Sindy Copeland, cnreurafswanaples@ hotmail.comCTF SIX THREE & MSCEURAF: Arlene Campbell, ombudsman-

ctf63.msceuraf@yahoo.comCTF SIX NINE & COMSUBGRU EIGHT: Emily Key,

ctf69csg8.ombudsman gmail.comFLCSI- Naples: Maria Seibel, maie13@yahoo.comJFC: Pending, ombudsmanjfc@gmail.comNSA Naples: Heather Staib-Jerzy, nsa_naples_omb@yahoo.comNCTS: Michelle Cannuli, ombudsmanncts@yahoo.comNSSA DET Naples: Gretchen Bozwell, nssadetnaplesombudsman @hot-

mail.comUSNH: Amy Romanowski & Latascia Hamilton, usnh_ombudsman@ hot-

mail.comU.S. ARMY ELEMENT: Jennifer Molina, jennifer. molina1.civ@ mail.milU.S. ARMY ELEMENT - ALPHA COMPANY, U. S. ARMY ELEMENT

- HHC: Alisha Smith, alishasmith0218@ yahoo.comU.S. AIR FORCE ELEMENT: Sonya Cage, usafkeyspousenaples@

yahoo.comU.S. MARINE ELEMENT: Pending, naplesmarineombudsman@

gmail.comUSS MOUNT WHITNEY: Anna Nickell, mtwombudsman@ yahoo.comDESRON SIX ZERO: Jennifer Morris, dannyjennx3@yahoo.comCURRENTLY VACANT: NAVFAC SEABEES, RLSO & NLSO

Any spouses who have an interest in becoming an ombudsman shouldcontact Amber Becker at amber.becker@eu.navy.mil.

The ombudsmen program at Naval Support Activity (NSA) Naples coordinatescommunication of information between service members and their families. Theservice provided by ombudsmen becomes especially critical and helpful duringdeployments. Here is a list of ombudsmen for Naples-area commands.

Naples area ombudsmen and key spouses

The sound of German Polka could be heardthroughout the courtyard of the BachelorEnlisted Quarters (BEQ) on Capodichino

Oct. 11 as service members gathered together toenjoy a taste of Germany at Capodichino’sOktoberfest aboard Naval Support Activity (NSA)Naples.Oktoberfest, a 16-day festival held annually in

Munich, Germany, began in 1810 and was origi-nally a wedding celebration between the BavarianCrown Prince Ludwig and Princess Therese. The people of Munich decided to make the

Oktoberfest an annual event and combined it witha state agricultural fair to celebrate beer. The fes-tival has become one of the largest in the world,attracting more than six million people each year.The Oktoberfest event at NSA Naples was host-

ed by the USO Naples in partnership withMorale, Welfare and Recreation’s Liberty Center.The Oktoberfest celebration was part of a largerUSO program that provides a home-cooked mealfor single sailors stationed at Capodichino duringthe autumn and winter months.Volunteers served traditional Bavarian food

such as Bratwurst, Brezeln, Sauerkraut, andReiber datschi. Raffles were called out, whilequizzes tested service members’ memory onOktoberfest facts.Sabrina Pullido, the USO area director for

Naples and Rome, explained that the concept forthe monthly home-cooked meals came from thefact that food options for single sailors living onCapodichino are limited during the off-duty hours.The program is a way to give them a better meal.“It’s a tangible sign to people that the communi-

ty is supporting them,” said Pullido. “Food is com-fort.”Pullido also said events like Oktoberfest are a

community effort. Members of the communitycook meals or donate food for the event. Thosewho volunteer to run the event take time out oftheir day to be there for service members.The German Oktoberfest festival is celebrated

around the world due to German immigration inthe latter part of the 19th century. This is the sec-ond year USO has sponsored Oktoberfest here inNaples, and Pullido is confident that it will con-tinue.For more information about USO events in the

Naples area, visit the organization’s website atwww.uso.it.

By MC2 (SW) John Herman, Navy Public Affairs SupportElement-East Detachment Europe

Sailors celebrate Oktoberfest at NSA Naples

Personnel planning on traveling outside of Italy (except to the United States or U.S. territories) shouldcontact their chain of command’s Antiterrorism/Force Protection (ATFP) Division 30 days prior to theirplanned departure. The ATFP office will review the request and will notify you of all requirements that must be fulfilled prior to

travel. Note that some countries have additional entry requirements which require more processing time than30 days. Contact your ATFP division as soon as possible in order to assist you in meeting all requirements.You can contact the NSA Naples ATFP office by any of the following means.

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

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

Individual Force Protection Plans

Volunteers serve traditional German food to service members in the Bachelor enlisted Quarters (BeQ) atCapodichino during an Oktoberfest event Oct. 11. the Oktoberfest event for singles sailors was sponsoredby the USO Naples and Morale, Welfare and Recreation’s Liberty Center. (Photo by MC2(SW) John Herman)

The Fleet and FamilySupport Center (FFSC) inter-cultural relations programrecently led a tour to the Gay-Odin chocolate factory, givingvisitors from Naval SupportActivity Naples new insightinto the chocolate-makingprocess. Gay-Odin is the most famous

chocolate store in Italy and oneof the most famous in Europe.Isadoro Odin moved his factoryfrom Alba, a town in northernItaly, to Naples in 1894. Herehe married Onorina Gay andtogether they established thebrand name Gay-Odin. Today, there are about ten

Gay-Odin stores in Naples, one

By Tiziana Cirillo, FFSC interculturalrelations specialist

A sweet visit to Gay-Odin

in Rome, and one in Milan.During the Oct. 5 tour, partici-pants had the chance to see theGay-Odin factory’s chocolate

museum, witness part of theproduction, and taste some ofthe company’s most famousspecialties.

the Fleet and Family Support Center led a tour to the Gay-Odinchocolate factory Oct. 5. Participants in the tour were able to see partof the chocolate production process. (Photo courtesy of FFSC Naples)

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Naples High School hostedits annual College Night Oct. 10 in the school cafeteriato give students an opportuni-ty to talk with representativesfrom different schools fromaround the world.“Because of where we are, it’stough for our students to get achance to visit different col-leges,” said Duane Werner, theprincipal of Naples HighSchool. “That is why thisevent is so important and agreat opportunity for our stu-dents.”Local representatives shared

information about a widerange of United States col-leges and universities, includ-ing West Virginia University,the University of Washingtonand Wellesley College. Theselection of colleges alsoincluded military schools suchas the United States NavalAcademy and schools inEurope, such as John CabotUniversity in Rome, Italy.“We like to come to this event

here because we are able to findhigh quality students from thisschool,” said FrancescaRomana Gleason, coordinatorof the Academic SuccessPrograms at John CabotUniversity. “Our valedictorian

from four years ago graduatedfrom Naples High School.”There were 41 schools repre-

sented at this year’s CollegeNight. The representativesfrom the different colleges anduniversities were able to pro-vide interested students withpamphlets full of informationon what their schools had tooffer, as well as field any ques-tions about their institutions. “This year we really wanted

to encourage our seventh- andeighth-graders to come outbecause it is important for ourstudents to start thinkingabout their future at an early

age,” said Werner. “This eventis a great opportunity forthem to see what the differentuniversities have to offer andstart deciding which schoolswould be best for them.” Werner said he was im -

pressed with how many localuniversity alumni showed upto represent their schools atthe event, as well as howmany students attended.Many of the students at theevent were interested inlearning about what the dif-ferent schools had to offer.“I came out here to see what

other options are out there

besides just what I knowabout,” said Tres Rivas, a sen-ior at Naples High School. “Iwant to see if any of theseschools can provide what I’mlooking for.”The school also held work-

shops this year helping stu-dents and their parents gain abetter understanding of theprocess that goes along withchoosing the best school forthem.For more information on

educational options availableto students in the Naplesarea, contact the school liai-son officer at 081-811-6549.

By MC3 Josh Bennett,

Navy Public Affairs Support Element-

East Detachment Europe

Naples HighSchool hostsCollege Night

Capt. eric Gardner (left), West Virginia University (WVU) alum and representative for WVU, talks to aprospective student at College Night in the Naples high School cafeteria Oct. 10. Representatives from 41different colleges and universities around the world showed up to participate in the event and speak toprospective students. (U.S. Navy photo by MC3 Josh Bennett)

Hospital invites students to EnlistedClassification Fair

Naples High school juniorsand seniors had the rare

opportunity Oct. 3 to peak into thecareers of some of Navy Medicine’sfinest at the first annual NavyEnlisted Classif ication (NEC) Fair.A total of 18 Corpsman represent-ing various depart ments of U.S.Naval Hospital Naples arrivedearly to set up shop in the highschool gym, and soon studentsstarted visiting. More than 35 students took

advantage of the opportunity. Theywere ecstatic to share their per-sonal medical experiences with thecorpsmen, and were interested inlearning more about the equip-ment that aid the corpsmen intheir daily tasks. The MainOperating Room booth in particu-lar garnered much attention fromthe students, as the booth’s corps-man ingeniously recreated thescenes of a live operating room.HM1 Diane Sanders organized

the event as a means of promotingthe boundless opportunities theNavy provides to its service mem-bers.“An NEC career fair is a perfect

way to show students life beyondhigh school,” HM1 Sandersexplained. “It’s a way to help stu-dents plan for their future, espe-cially for those students that aren'tnecessarily interested in goingstraight to college. Reachingyouths at this stage and gettingthem interested in a career thatmay fascinate them is the key tosuccess.” The NEC fair will be a recurring

event with hopes of reaching notonly juniors and seniors, but fresh-man and sophomores as well.

By HM2 Joseph Ehler

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Members of Naples’ French military com-munity put on a rugby and volleyballtournament Sunday at Carney Park to

welcome a group of sailors from the Frenchnuclear aircraft carrier Charles de Gaulle. Members of the international military communi-

ty were invited to attend the event, during whichthe NATO Lions Rugby Team defeated a teamfrom the FS Charles de Gaulle 8-3. An interna-tional team from Allied Joint Force Command(JFC) Naples similarly prevailed in the beach vol-leyball competition. The tournament participantsand spectators also gathered together for a barbe-

cue as part of the festivities.At the event, French Navy Capt. Olivier Bodhuin

of Allied Maritime Command Naples presented aJFC military crest to a representative from the FSCharles De Gaulle, receiving the carrier’s crest inreturn. Rear Adm. Jon Westbrook, chief of staff atAllied Maritime Command Naples, also exchangedcrests with the crew of the FS Charles de Gaulle.The tournament and barbecue were organized bythe Club Napolitain Français, a group of Frenchmilitary members and their families who areattached to JFC Naples and Allied MaritimeCommand Naples.The Charles de Gaulle aircraft carrier is based

out of Toulon, France.

By Melissa Kabukuru

Domestic violenceagainst men

According to the Bureau of Justice, men account for approximately15 percent of the victims of reported intimate partner violence.Women who abuse men are not much different than their male coun-terparts who abuse women. Men can be hit, kicked, punched, pushed,or bitten by women abusers. Men often suffer physical abuse in silence because they are afraid

that no one will believe them or take them seriously. No one wouldeven think of telling an abused woman that getting beaten by herhusband wasn’t a big deal, but people often don’t think twice aboutsaying the same thing to an abused man. Many men are too embar-rassed to admit that they are being abused. Traditional gender roles also confuse the matter. A "real man" is

expected to be able to "control" his wife. Aside from the embarrass-ment over admitting abuse, abused men may feel that they are some-how less of a man for "allowing" themselves to be abused. But justlike abused women are told when they suffer physical violence, abuseis never the victim's fault. This is no less true just because the victimhappens to be male.

Tips for the male victim of domestic violence• Take the violence seriously. Many men are inclined to find it amus-

ing when the "little woman" lashes out at them. (In one survey ofcollege students, 20 percent of men who had been attacked by theirgirlfriends thought it was funny.) Violence that seems harmless atfirst can escalate. The first time she hits you, tell her that if there'sa second time, it will be the last time she sees you — and act on it.

• Don't hit back. If you're an average-sized man and your partner isan average sized woman, you can do major damage with a singleblow. You will feel much better about yourself if you don't retaliatein kind. However, physically restraining the abuser is ordinarilynot an acceptable alternative.

• Don't keep it a secret. If you cannot easily leave (because of thechildren, for example) let someone know what is happening.Overcome the embarrassment and call the police. Talk to a coun-selor, to your doctor, or to family members.

• Speak out about your experience as a victim of abuse. If more mendid so, perhaps domestic violence would no longer be perceived asmerely a woman's issue.

Get helpIf you are a victim of domestic abuse, contact the Navy Fleet and

Family Support Center at 081-811-6533 and ask to speak to a coun-selor.Under Department of Defense and Department of Navy policy, the

Fleet and Family Support Center can provide confidential supportand information to victims of domestic abuse who voluntarily comeforward and seek services without reporting to law enforcement or tothe service member’s command. Contact the Navy Fleet and FamilySupport Center for more information on making a “restricted report”of domestic abuse.You may also contact the National Domestic Violence Hotline at

1-800-799-SAFE (7233) for additional information.

By Kathleen Williams, LCSW, FFSC Family Advocacy Representative

Combating domestic violenceOctober is Domestic Violence Awareness Month,and Panorama is running a series of articlesthroughout the month discussing this importantissue.

Oct. 5: Raising awareness of domestic

violence

Oct. 12: Causes of domestic violence

Oct. 19: domestic violence against men

Oct. 26: Options for reporting domestic violence

Visiting French sailors welcomed with rugby, volleyball tournament

Rear Adm. Jon. S Westbrook (right), chief of staff at Allied Maritime Command Naples, presents the AlliedJoint Force Command Naples crest to a representative of the crew of the Charles de Gaulle, a French nuclearaircraft carrier. A rugby team from the FS Charles de Gaulle competed against the NAtO Lions rugby teamSunday at Carney Park while the carrier’s crew was visiting Naples. (Photo by Lt. Cmdr. Pascal Pollaud-Duliand)

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VOLUNTEERS NEEDED continuedNAPLES AMERICAN RED CROSS (ARC) NEEDS VOLUNTEER

IN STRUCTORS.ARC needs volunteer instructors for various courses.Those interested in becoming instructors can contact the ARC office at081-568-4788.

ANIMALS WITHOUT LIMITS (AWL) is searching for volunteers whowant to help at our Animal Hospice in Lago Patria. We also needvolunteers for different projects on the Support Site base. For moreinformation, please contact us at awlrescueteam@gmail.com or direc-tor@ animalswithoutlimits.com.

NAPLES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL PTA is searching for people whowant to lead the PTA during the 2012-2013 school year. PTA boardmembers are elected every year and committee chairs are appointedevery year. If you are interested in a board or chair position, please e-mail Angel Neese at itwife2000@yahoo.com.

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

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

ONGOING/ON THE HORIZONCONNECT THE TOTS CLUB unites families with children from newborn to

pre-school age within the Naples military community. Club events includemonthly coffee mornings and birthday parties, weekly playgroups, craftactivities and more. For more information, visit www.meetup.com/Connect-the-Tots-Club.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

CATHOLIC WOMEN OF THE CHAPEL invites community members tojoin the Rosary Prayer Group that meets every Wednesday at 10:30 a.m. inthe Support Site Chapel. For more information, e-mail CWOCNaples@gmail.com.

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

RELIGIOUS SERVICES AT U.S. NAVAL HOSPITAL NAPLES TuesdaySilent prayer (7:15-7:45 a.m.) in the hospital chapel. Traditional hymn andpraise and worship music will be provided during this time. WednesdayRoman Catholic Mass (11:30 a.m.-12 p.m.) in the hospital chapel. Call 081-811-6451 to confirm that Mass is being held. Thursday Men’s Fellowshipand Bible Study (6-7 a.m.) in the hospital galley.

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

Friday, Oct. 194:30 p.m.The Odd Life of

Timothy Green, PG5:30 p.m.Step Up Revolution,

PG-137 p.m. Argo, R

Premiere Showing

Saturday, Oct. 203 p.m. Frankenweenie, PG4:30 p.m.ParaNorman, PG

3D PremiereShowing

6:30 p.m.ParaNorman, PG3D

7 p.m. Looper, R

Sunday, Oct. 213 p.m. Hotel Transylvania

PG4:30 p.m.ParaNorman, PG

3D6 p.m. The Odd Life of

Timothy Green, PG7 p.m. Argo, R

Monday, Oct. 22Closed — No Movie

Tuesday, Oct. 23Closed — No Movie

Wednesday, Oct. 244:30 p.m.The Odd Life of

Timothy Green, PG5:30 p.m.Step Up Revolution,

PG-13, 3D Last Showing

7 p.m. The Watch, RLast Showing

Thursday, Oct. 254:30 p.m.ParaNorman, PG,

3D5:30 p.m.Trouble with the

Curve, PG-13Last Showing

7 p.m. Argo, R

Friday, Oct. 264:30 p.m.Premium Rush

PG-13 Premiere Showing

5:30 p.m.Hotel Transylvania,PG

7 p.m. Hit and Run, RPremiere Showing

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

www.uso.it

Oct. 26 Wine Tasting on Mt Vesuvius . . . . . .€ 49

Oct. 27 Olive Oil tasting in Benevento . . . . . . . .€ 29

Oct. 28 Halloween at Magicland . . . . . . . .€ 56

Nov. 2 Naples by Night . . .€ 40

WEEKEND TOURS

USO DAILY TOURS

November 10-11Florence and Pisa . . . . . . . . € 180

November 22-25Thanksgiving in Budapest . € 638

December 5-10Christmas Markets in Germany

and Austria. . . . . . . . € 409

December 23-26Christmas in Paris . . . . . . . € 598

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MMOREORE IINSIDENSIDE PPAGEAGE……

Stolen Vehicle (off base). On Oct. 13 at approximately1:40 p.m., E-6/USN reported a vehicle theft thatoccurred Oct. 12 in Succivo, Italy. Victim stated thathe proceeded downstairs in his house when henoticed that cabinet drawers were open in hiskitchen, and the outside door into his house was alsoopen. Upon further investigation, he stated that sev-eral items were missing, including his vehicle.

Vehicle Break-In (off base). On Oct. 13 at approximate-ly 5:10 p.m., E-6/USN reported a vehicle break-inthat occurred earlier that day in Teverola, Italy.Victim stated that he parked and secured his vehicleoutside of a restaurant, and upon returning approxi-mately 20 minutes later noticed that the passenger’sside door to his vehicle had been forced open. Upon

conducting a full inventory of his vehicle, the victimstated that the only things missing were the vehicle’sinsurance and registration paperwork.

Vehicle Break-In (off base). On Oct. 14 at approximate-ly 12:36 p.m., E-7/USN reported a vehicle break-inthat occurred on the same date in Carinaro, Italy. Thevictim said that upon leaving her residence to attendan event, she noticed that her vehicle was nowunlocked and the rear passenger’s side window wasbroken out. Upon conducting a full inventory of hervehicle, she reported that the only things missingwere her vehicle insurance and registration paper-work.

NOTE: We would like to remind the communities thatthis time of the year, the road conditions can be slipperydue to an increase in rain and cold weather. When driv-ing, be mindful of other drivers around you and leave asufficient amount of space between you and other vehi-cles. Remember that you need more time and distance tostop your vehicle when the pavement is wet.

Weekly crime report for Oct. 8 to Oct. 14, 2012– Stolen Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 (1 off base)– Vehicle Break-In . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 (2 off base)– Traffic Accidents . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 (5 off base)

Above: Students at Naples elementary Schoolproudly march through the hallways wearing col-orful, elaborate hats during the school’s annualVocabulary hat Parade tuesday, Oct. 16. For theevent, students constructed hats based on afavorite vocabulary word, and then paradedaround the school while wearing their creations.(Photos by MC2(SW/AW) John Stratton)

Left: Naples elementary School students takepart in the Vocabulary hat Parade tuesday, Oct. 16. the students wore hats inspired by avocabulary word they chose, while parents gath-ered to watch the students show off their work.

Words on parade

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Given the fact that without energy the Navy and Marine Corpswould be sitting still, its easy to see how making the Navy andMarine Corps more energy-efficient has a vital impact on the suc-cess of our mission to protect America.October is the most high profile time to be talking energy effi-

ciency, though it truly is a year-round topic. We are in the middleof Energy Awareness Month, a month that brings energy to theforefront of our thinking. The Department of Defense is the world’s largest single con-

sumer of energy. The Department of the Navy uses one-third ofthat energy to stay afloat, on the ground and in the air. To main-tain our energy producing systems we employ energy manage-ment teams all over the world to keep our plants running and ourships and aircraft in motion. We also require these teams to dis-cover ways to lower our consumption so that we can reduce ourreliance on fossil fuels, save taxpayers’ dollars and help make sureAmerica is secure.You might not believe that your personal energy consumption

has a direct impact on just how much energy the Navy uses. Butit does. If each person in the Department of the Navy changed one —

just one — incandescent light bulb for a compact fluorescent lightbulb, we would reduce energy consumption by over 30 million kilo-watts. Over the course of one year, that’s the equivalent of using43 million fewer imported barrels of oil. And it’s only one lightbulb per person.Here at Naval Facilities Engineering Command, we’ve taken

action on a number of energy efficiency initiatives, such asinstalling a new photovoltaic system at Capodichino which willprovide enough energy to power 35 average U.S. homes.Throughout the base, multiple buildings are benefiting from theinstallation of occupancy sensors. We are also improving our ener-gy efficiency by replacing inefficient equipment, such as outdatedchillers that served large air conditioning systems. Each of these actions, and many more like them, represents a

dedication to lowering our energy consumption, to safeguardingthe environment in which we operate, and to using all of thestrengths of the Department of the Navy to help make this nationmore secure.As an individual, you can help the Navy conserve energy by turn-

ing off the lights when you have sufficient external sun light, andmaking sure our equipment is shut down when you leave the office.You can also help by limiting air conditioner and heater use when-ever possible, and shutting off faucets that have been left running.These little actions, when performed many times, can have a huge

impact. Please, pledge to lower your personal energy and water con-sumption every day. It makes sense for national defense.

October is Energy Awareness Month

Energy conservation

From the NSA Naples Energy Management Team

and complete individuals.”Park emphasized that stu-

dents’ journey begins in thegym, or dojang. Through disci-pline and practice, he said,they too could become like theItalian Olympic athletes CarloMolfetta and Mauro Sar -miento, who won Tae Kwon Domedals at the London 2012Olympics.“Through the gym, you have

the chance to learn how life'works' because you can achievewhat you desire only throughsacrifice, sweat, patience, andhard work,” he explained. “Ifyou are weak in certain tech-niques, you need to practiceand repeat that technique untilyou can assimilate it in yourbody. Repetition makes youstronger and more confident.Only through this preparation,you are capable of having yourmind control your body.”As students stretched them-

selves on the floor, they also

drake McGuinn improves his form on the kicking bag as he partici-pates in a combined training class at the Scuola denza in Naples’Posillipo neighborhood Oct. 5. during the special training session,students from Naval Support Activity Naples joined Italian tae Kwondo students to learn from Grand Master young Ghil Park. (Photo bySean Mulligan)

Tae Kwon Do classesmoved from theSupport Site gym to

Master Marino Pascucci’s stu-dio in Naples’ Posillipo districtOct. 5 for a special night ofinstruction. Grand MasterYoung Ghil Park, a ninth Dankukkiwon and technical direc-tor of the Italian Tae Kwon DoFederation, returned toNaples to join Marino, his for-mer student, in teaching mem-bers of the Naval SupportActivity Naples community.During this special class,

Marino’s American studentsfrom Naval Support Activity(NSA) Naples trained side-by-side with Italian students,focusing their efforts onstretching and kicks.Master Park, one of two

brothers who brought TaeKwon Do to Italy in the 1960s,opened his first dojang (gym)in Naples in 1968, and metMaster Marino in 1976.Although Marino was young,Park saw “his passion for TKDthrough his energy and eyes.” Now Marino is a 5th degree

(dan) black belt, and has beenteaching Tae Kwon Do tomembers of the NATO andU.S. military communities inNaples for 22 years. He andhis wife Chiara Andalo, a 4thdegree black belt, have morethan 70 students at ScuolaDenza Dojang and almost 50at the Support Site gym.By heading to the Scuola

Denza in Posillipo for the Oct.5 class, students from NSANaples had the chance tolearn from Pascucci’s longtimementor.Park told the students that

by studying with Pascucci,they are learning more thanjust Tae Kwon Do.“Master Marino teaches not

only Tae Kwon Do and itstechniques,” said Park, “butalso ethics and education onhow to respect rules, makingstudents physically, mentallyand morally strong, correct

By Phil McGuinn

Tae Kwon Dostudents learnlife lessons atgym in Naples

expanded their mental hori-zons. “I liked continuing ouradventures in Italy by going tothe gym,” said Aisling Mulligan.“It was fun to train with MasterMarino’s Italian students.”In a special honor, Park pre-

sented three older studentswith their black belts and a lit-tle advice. “A lot of peoplebelieve that achieving blackbelt is the end of the journeyand most of them stop,” saidPark. “On the other hand,becoming a black belt is thebeginning. In order to reallymaster this martial art and toknow one's own inner self, it isvery important to continue.Tae Kwon Do can donate wis-dom, wellness and agility, pre-serving you from old age.”Master Marino’s Tae Kwon

Do sessions are sponsored byNSA Naples Morale, Welfareand Recreation, and are heldat the Support Site FitnessForum. Lessons for beginningstudents take place Tuesdaysand Fridays from 5 to 6 p.m.,while more advanced lessonsare held Tuesday and Fridaysfrom 6 to 7 p.m. For moreinformation on Tae Kwon Doclasses, contact the NSANaples Support Site FitnessForum at 081-811-6604.

Marino Pascucci introduces his mentor, Grand Master young GhilPark, to students from Naval Support Activity Naples and to Italian"Phoenix Warrior" students at the Scuola denza in Posillipo, Naples,Oct. 5. (Photo by Sean Mulligan)

What if I gave you a cookie and told you that you could eat the cookienow, or if you wait a little while you could have two cookies? What wouldyou do? Some people may devour the cookie immediately, while othersmay grudgingly wait but are rewarded with a second cookie. Planningfor retirement creates a similar situation. Each pay period we earn acertain amount of money. Some spend each dollar while others set asidemoney with the goal of having it increase in value. Even small amountsof money saved can grow over time to build wealth. This is especiallytrue for young adults. One millionaire scenario is for a person to startsaving $79 dollars at the age of 25 and continue to save that amountuntil age 65. At retirement, this person would have $500,000. Does thismake you want to wait for that second cookie? Make compound interestwork for you and start saving today. Need help? Call Fleet and FamilySupport at 081-811-6372 for the Savings and Investing class scheduleand sign up today.

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Walking along Via dei Tribunali inNaples’ Spaccanapoli district, I try tocount how many fragments of ancientGreek and Roman buildings I can spotin plain sight. There are so many thatnoting them all is a challenge; alongthis road, the decumanus major of theancient Roman city, the ruins of tem-ples and markets are repeatedly inte-grated into the architecture of modern-day Naples.Ancient Naples had three decumani,

or major east-west thoroughfares,within the city walls. Two of them, Viadei Tribunali and Via San Biagio deiLibrai in Spaccanapoli, are largelyintact today. Walking along theseancient streets, you repeatedly seecolumns from Greek and Roman struc-tures reused and reincorporated intomedieval churches or contemporarystorefronts. In a way, these streets inNaples’ ancient center form an outdoorarchaeological museum — a museumenlivened by fast-talking shopkeepersand motor scooters zipping by.When I take out-of-town visitors to

Spaccanapoli for the first time, I usu-ally start in Piazza Bellini, a few stepsnorth of the decumanus major. Here,you can catch a glimpse of the ancientwall system that the Greeks built andreinforced between the 5th and 3rdcenturies B.C. These walls formed thewestern edge of the ancient Greek cityof Neapolis. The crisscrossing ruins liedirectly below a series of arty bars andcafes, where you will find Neapolitanssipping cocktails or watching soccergames in the evening. The contrastbetween the exposed ruins and theglow of the Naples nightlife makes thisone of the most interesting places inthe city.On the east side of Piazza Bellini you

can head south and join Via San Pietroa Maiella. Continuing east along thisroad, which connects to the decumanusmajor of Via dei Tribunali, you willpass on the left a church that containsintact columns from a Greco-Romantemple. This church is Santa MariaMaggiore alla Pietrasanta. The cam-

panile, or bell tower, of the churchdominates the small Largo dellaPietrasanta, incorporating ancientmarble entablature, columns and otherremnants of ancient monuments(known to art historians as spolia).The hunt for spolia continues as you

travel on Via dei Tribunali towardPiazza San Gaetano. Here, the churchof San Paolo Maggiore rises on thenorth side of the square. Its imposingheight is the result of it being built onthe podium of an ancient temple: theTemple of the Dioscuri, which was thefocal point of the ancient city forumfrom the age of the Roman emperorTiberius onward. The original churchfaçade used much of the temple’s ped-iment and other architectural ele-ments, until an earthquake in the17th century toppled the remains ofthe ancient temple. Bombings duringWorld War II damaged it even further,leaving only two of the columnsremaining. Today, those columns areeasily identifiable by the color of themarble, darkened and roughenedwith age.While many of the treasures of the

ancient city are visible above groundalong the decumani, even more areburied beneath the surface of the mod-ern streets. Piazza San Gaetano is aperfect place to start exploring theruins of the ancient underground. Nextto San Paolo Maggiore you will find theentrance to Napoli Sotterranea, whichtakes visitors to the undergroundruins of a Greek theater and Greco-Roman water system. Meanwhile, onthe south side of Piazza San Gaetano,the church of San Lorenzo Maggioresits above an ancient market.Panorama will explore these sites nextweek.

Naples’ decumanus major: An open-air museumBy Melissa Kabukuru

Getting there

To reach Via dei Tribunali, the central decumanus of the ancient cityof Naples, take Metro Line 1 to Piazza Dante and exit through thePort’Alba on the northeast side of the square. (You could also take theMetro Line 2 to Montesanto and walkto Piazza Dante from there.)Immediately after you exit thePort’Alba archway, you can take a few steps north along Via Santa Maria di Costantinopoli to see the Greek walls in Piazza Bellini. If you continue eastalong Via San Pietro a Maiella, you will find yourself on Via dei Tribunali, heading towardPiazza San Gaetano.

Exploring SpaccanapoliIn this ongoing series, Panorama will explore things to see and doin the ancient Greco-Roman heart of Naples.

this week: . . . . . the ancient Roman decumanusNext week: . . . . . Heading underground

Above: the churchof San PaoloMaggiore in Naples’Spaccanapoli dis-trict is built on theruins of an ancientRoman temple dat-ing back to thereign of tiberius.the temple, dedicat-ed to the dioscuri,sat at the center ofthe ancient cityforum. (Photos byMelissa Kabukuru)

Left: In PiazzaBellini, Naples resi-dents enjoy coffeeand cocktails amidthe ruins of thecity’s Greek walls,which were usedbetween the 5th and3rd centuries B.C.

This past weekend, the Lady WildcatsVolleyball Team traveled up to Vicenza, Italyfor two intense matches, eventually coming outon top by winning three sets per match. TheLady Wildcats now have an overall record of 8-0. During the match Friday, Oct. 12, the

Wildcats won three consecutive sets againstVicenza with scores of 25-15, 25-10, and 25-23.The Lady Wildcats emerged with great momen-tum and intensity, which provided a good leadto start the games off. No one could touch sen-ior Isabel Krause’s kills and certainly no onecould avoid her wall of a block. Senior TaraO’Brien was racking up the score with her per-fectly placed kills while sophomore liberoValerie Cariello wasn’t letting any ball touchthe ground. Meanwhile, freshman Gabi Arcehad two perfect passes. Juniors Victoria

Krause, Amilia Espiet, and Carina Cusumano,along with sophomores Laneisha Jeans andAundrea Hall, dominated the front row with atotal of 15 kills. Hall wasn’t only on her A-gamefor hitting; she was also lethal in the back row,with a wicked 50 percent ace serving percent-age. Sophomore Logan Percival assisted thehitters with 19 assists and two kills.Saturday’s match was like the first; the Lady

Wildcats dominated Oct. 13 in three sets withscores of 25-20, 25-16, and 25-15. Percival wason top of her game again on Saturday, with a 75 percent kill percentage and an ace servingpercentage of 23 percent. I. Krause andCusumano led the team in kill percentage,while Cariello was saving ball after ball in theback row. V. Krause, freshmen CourtneyFukumitsu, and Espiet had 21 digs.Next weekend, the Lady Wildcats will travel

to Florence to play an exciting series of gamesand to defend their undefeated record.

Scienze / Sciences

ASPIRAPOLVeRe / Vacuum

deteRGeNte / Cleaning agent

LAVARe / to wash

SCOPA / Broom

SPAZZARe / to sweep

SPOLVeRARe / to dust

SPUGNA / Sponge

StRACCIO / Cleaning rag

M E S U S T Q Y K L T K A R QH W T T R V R J B J F S K U KG X Y N O L U F A H P O E T KN L N S E Z D L F I B T R U AB G K A O G O O R V O T M S WB G L S V M R A K I J P E S LN I T Y F P P E C X V W F T JL F G L E O L C T A J E E O TA A W T L Q A E B E K R S A FR T V V T R V Q Q Z D A C W MK C E A T S P U G N A Z O O SI R X S R S R A C Q U Z P G XE U R Y F E A U K O Y A A I YS Q G M H K P T V B C P J X DE R A R E V L O P S Y S N P V

La pulizia / CleaningPractice your vocabulary. Find the Italian words.

BAtteRIO / Bacteria

BIOLOGIA / Biology

ChIMICA / Chemistry

eLeMeNtO ChIMICO /

Chemical element

eSPeRIMeNtO /

experiment

FISICA / Physics

IPOteSI / hypothesis

MICROSCOPIO /

Microscope

MOLeCOLA / Molecule

ReAZIONe / Reaction

I++A+++++++A++eP++I++++++L++L+O++G+++C+O++e++t++O++h+C++M+++e++LOI+e++e++++S++OMIL++N+++++I++I+OPRtACISIF++CBM++Oe+++++++A++++C+CA++++++++++h+++SZ++++++++I+++++OI++++++M+++++++RO++++I+++++++++CN++COtNeMIRePSeIeOBAtteRIO+++++M

Answer to last week’s puzzle

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

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

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

Office (RLSO EURAFSWA) assists in the preparation and oversees the acqui-sition of the Sojourner Permit for all personnel attached to U.S. Navy com-mands in the Naples area. Army and Air Force personnel stationed at JFCmust apply through the Carabiniere at the JFC Provost Marshall's Office,Building L.Contact Connie Henderson, RLSO EURAFSWA liaison advisor, at 081-568-

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Obtaining your Sojourner Permit

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For non-emergency assistance, call 081-568-5638.

Lady Wildcats continue undefeated runBy Victoria Krause

It still looked like rainSaturday morning when theWildcat runners lined up alongthe wooded banks of Lago diFimon in a bid to outpace theVicenza Cougars. They werequiet at the mark. At “Go!” theybolted out in a scramble thatmade the lake ducks scatter. Ithad rained earlier in the morn-ing and the path was wet, andthe runners often slid as theydecelerated and careenedaround the switchback cones.They passed the muskrat car-cass near the far side of thecourse. Mist hinted at more rain.They broke into two and thenthree packs, staying in sight ofeach other, still building tempotogether. “This is not about times today,”

said boys’ coach Chip Noonan,referring to the runners’ attackon the slippery, to-and-fromcourse of uncertain distance,perhaps as much as 500 metersoff the standard. “This is aboutplacement.” Vicenza’s Liam Manville won

the boys’ race, a victory that theWildcats made seem awfullylonely as they took 9 of the next10 places. Flying in knots ofgreen around the lake, so closetogether that it seemed from the

Wildcatrunnersteam upfor winsWildcat Staff

the Naples high School girls’ volleyball team defeated Vicenza during two days of competitionOct. 12 and 13, improving the team’s season record to 8-0. (Photo by Jeff Krause)

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the Naples high School Cross Country team traveled to Vicenza torace against the Vicenza Cougars Saturday, Oct. 13. Both the Naplesboys and Naples girls came out on top. (Photo by Wildcat staff)

far shore that pieces of foliagewere parting from the bushesthey passed, the first six Wildcats— Jacob Gray, Bret Baldwin,Evan Bradley, Sam Chaston,Luca Melendez, and MarshallSaunders — finished within a 37-second span. Gray finished onlythree seconds behind Manville.Mathew Collins finished a bow-shot back. There was a flash ofone more black uniform. ThenQuinn Cannon and Frank Spatt,running side by side for most ofthe course, barreled in. Theteam’s pack mindset paid off: theNaples boys won 20-46. The girls’ race began the same

way, in a flurry of path dirt. Thepack quickly elongated on thefirst stretch. There was jarringand crowding around the turns.Destiny Mora won by a meadowlength, flying on her toes theentire distance, deer-like, as shehas all season. Makeda EleyO’Rei of Vicenza came in second,but then most of the rest of the

Wildcat girls charged in.Caroline Bracken, JessicaPoluhowich, Isabella Lucy, andAlex Guinn all finished within 15seconds of one another. AfterGrace Gardener and AmberSheline held off Vicenza’s KatieClaunch, Amelia Chaston andIsabela Melendez finished 2 sec-onds apart. Everyone seemedspeckled with mud. “This is the kind of run you

hope for as a coach,” said girls’coach Paula Brandon. “This isthe kind of challenge thatcements the team.” The Naplesgirls won 19-44.After waiting to applaud the

rest of the Wildcats and the bulkof the Vicenza team, Team Greenjogged and stretched near thelakefront. “Best race I’ve had,” said one. “I

really felt it all come together.”Then they gathered in their cir-cles, and into the surroundinghills they let loose two moreWildcat yells.

The island of Sardinia is renowned as asummer vacation destination for itsbeautiful beaches, and it features many

hidden treasures inland as well. ColumbusDay weekend proved to be still warm enoughto enjoy the beaches, while late enough in theseason to avoid the crowds. Sardinia is geographically closer to Tunisia

than to mainland Italy or Sicily. The secondlargest Mediterranean island after Sicily, itfeatures about the same land area as Djiboutior Vermont. The beaches of the northern coastare particularly family-friendly, with calmshallow waters that allow for wading wellaway from the shore. This can be especiallyappreciated by parents with toddlers who are

anxious to explore the waters prior to learn-ing to swim. The archipelago of La Maddalena at the

northeast tip of the island’s Costa Smeralda isan easily accessible national park, with vehicleferries running several times a day from theSardinian port of Palau. On the north side ofIsola Maddalena, the secluded beach of BassaTrinita was nearly deserted, despite tempera-tures warm enough for wading and swimmingin the clear blue waters. On the neighboring Isola Caprera, connected

to Isola Maddalena by a vehicle bridge, is amemorial to the Italian hero Garibaldi, one ofthe founding fathers of a unified Italy. Thememorial provides excellent views of the entireLa Maddalena archipelago, as well as interest-ing features about the legendary general.Admission to the memorial is free. There is

also a Garibaldi museum on Caprera, with anadmission charge of €5 per adult. The northwest tip of the island features the

Asinara National Park and the incomparablybeautiful La Pelosa beach. Shallow watersoffer a pleasant swim across to a small islandat the western end of the beach, which fea-tures the ruins of an ancient tower. Paying€15 will get you an umbrella and two loungechairs for the day. This pristine beach is easi-ly worth devoting an entire day to relax in thewarmer months. Inland, Sardinia features hundreds of stone

towers unique to the island, called nuraghes,which date to 1600 B.C. One of the mostimpressive of the nearly 7,000 nuraghes thatdot the island is Nuraghe Santu Antine innorthwest Sardinia. Appearing to be a stonetower from the exterior, the nuraghe is actual-ly a small maze of corridors and stairs thatlead to progressively higher levels, and onecan ultimately reach the top of the structure.These towers were built stone upon stone andhave stood for thousands of years.

The drive along the western coast south fromAlghero to S’Archittu hugs the coastline ofdramatic cliffs and winding roads reminiscentof the Pacific Coast Highway in California.The natural arch for which S’Archittu isnamed is also worth a visit.

How to get there:If traveling by air, plan on renting a car on

arrival. We saw no public ground transporta-tion at all, save a few tour buses. We found itmore economical to take an overnight ferryfrom Civitavecchia (about 45 miles or 70 kilo-meters northwest of Rome) to Olbia. For €320round trip, we were able to take our Jeep andget a four bunk bed cabin with private show-er/toilet aboard. Space in between the twosets of bunk beds was sufficient to put down apack and play crib for our four month old.Ferry transit time was 10:30 p.m. to 6 a.m.both ways. This ferry was the same type wepreviously used to travel overnight fromNaples to Palermo on an earlier visit to Sicily.

By Lt. Cmdr. Dave Benham, Navy Region Europe,

Africa, Southwest Asia Public Affairs

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Above: the cliffs of Capo Caccia in northwest Sardinia provide spec-tacular views of the island, and are punctuated by grottoes that visi-tors can explore. (Photos by Lt. Cmdr. David Benham)

Right: La Pelosa beach, located at the northwest point of Sardinia, is agreat place to spend a warm day relaxing.

Touring the Sardinian coast

the early morning sun showcases the beauty of Isola Maddalena, anisland off the northern tip of Sardinia.

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GRICIGNANO MAIN STOREAnn#120002EF SupervisorySales Clerk/E8A/NF-02/RFT.Closes: Nov. 1, 2012. Rate: $9.00-$12.00. Responsible for supervis-ing a group of associates that sellladies apparel while exercisingprofessional selling techniques.Ann#1200036K Sales Clerk/E2A/NF-01/FPT. Closes: Oct. 19,2012. Pay Rate: $8.00-$9.50.Responsible for selling men’sapparel to customers and ensur-ing merchandise is properlystocked and displayed.Ann#1200036L Sales Clerk/E5A/NF-01/FPT - Closes: Oct. 19,2012. Pay Rate: $8.00-$9.50.Responsible for selling children’sapparel to customers and ensur-ing merchandise is properlystocked and displayed.Ann#120002U7 Cashier Check -er/CC/NF-01/Flex. Open until fil -led. Pay Rate: $8.00-$9.50. Asso -ciate operates cash registers to re -cord sales in retail check out areas. Ann#1200036M Sales Clerk/E7/NF-01/FPT. Closes: Oct.19,2012. Pay Rate: $8.00-$9.50.

Responsible for selling shoes tocustomers and ensuring merchan-dise is properly stocked and dis-played.Ann#1200036J Sales Clerk/C9/NF-01/FPT. Closes: Oct. 19,2012. Pay Rate: $8.00-$9.50.Responsible for selling garden andoutdoor living supplies and acces-sories to customers and ensuringmerchandise is properly stockedand displayed.Ann#1200036I Sales Clerk/E8A/NF-01/FPT. Closes: Oct. 19,2012. Pay Rate: $8.00-$9.50.Responsible for selling ladiesapparel to customers and ensur-ing merchandise is properlystocked and displayed.

CAPODICHINO NEX MARTAnn#120002U4 Sales Clerk/MM/NF-01/Flex. Closes: OpenUntil Filled. Pay Rate: $8.00-$9.50. Responsible for selling gen-eral merchandise to customersand ensuring merchandise isproperly stocked and available.Ann#1200036G CustomerService Clerk/MM/NF-01/RFT.Closes: Oct. 26, 2012. Pay Rate:$9.00-$10.50. Performs a varietyof customer service duties includ-ing special orders, foreign curren-cy exchange, Western Union, mer-chandise returns, etc.

GRICIGNANO MINI MARTAnn#12000343 Sales Clerk/MM/NF-01/Flex. Open until filled.Pay Rate: $8.00-$9.50. Respon -sible for selling general merchan-dise to customers and ensuringmerchandise is properly stockedand available.

JFC-NATO MINI MARTAnn#1200034W Sales Clerk/MM/NF-01/Flex. Closes: Oct. 19,2012. Pay Rate: $8.00-$9.50.Responsible for selling generalmerchandise to customers andensuring merchandise is properlystocked and available.

LATINA MINI MARTAnn#120002U5 Sales Clerk/MM/NF-01/Flex. Closes: Openuntil filled. Pay Rate: $8.00-$10.00. Responsible for sellinggeneral merchandise to customersand ensuring merchandise isproperly stocked and available.Ann#120002U5 Sales Clerk/MM/NF-01/Flex. Open until filled.Pay Rate: $8.00-$10.00. Respon -sible for selling general merchan-dise to customers and ensuringmerchandise is properly stockedand available.

GAETA MINI MARTAnn#1200036H Retail AnnexOperator /MM/NF-02 /F lex -Closes: Oct. 26, 2012. Pay Rate:$10.00-14.00. Responsible forsupervising a group of associatesthat sell general merchandise tocustomers exercising professionalselling techniques.

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Development Centers, School AgeCare, Youth Programs, Capo -dichino/Support Site. Prov idesappropriate developmental careand instruction for children andyouth ranging in age from 6 weeks to 18 years in a Child andYouth Program setting Performsroutine, day-to-day care of infantsand children ranging from 6 weeks to 5 years old. Assemblesor gathers materials and equip-ment necessary to execute SchoolAge Care for children rangingfrom 6 years old to 9 years old,School Age Care Pre-Teen for chil-dren ranging from 10 years old to12 years old, and Teen CenterProgram for children rangingfrom 13 years old to 18 years old.Receives and releases childrento/from authorized parents,guardian.Recreation Aid, NF-0189-01,ANN#12-002, flexible, Auto/SkillsCenter, Support Site. Providesinformation concerning facility,operation and regulations.Ensures adherence to regulationsand safety procedures.Recreation Aid, NF-0189-01ANN#12-037, flexible part time,Bowling Center, Support Site.Provides oversight of activitiesand necessary services to author-ized patrons.Recreation Aid, NF-0189-01,ANN#12-042, flexible, GolfCourse, Carney Park. Collectsgreen fees (monthly and daily),locker fees and fees for electriccart rentals. Employee will act asstarter when needed on weekdaysand assist when needed ascashier. Recreation Aid, NF-0189-01,ANN#12-044 flexible, NORCenter, Carney Park. Providesand maintain recreation and ath-letic equipment issue.Recreation Aid, NF-0189-01,ANN#12-104, flexible, FitnessBranch, Capodichino/SupportSite Performs maintenance onvarious types of recreation andathletic equipment to ensure thatall equipment is in good conditionand safe for patron use. Openuntil filled.Recreation Assistant, NF-0189-02, ANN#12-140, flexible, MWRBowling Center, Support Site.Assists in the operation ofBowling Center and acts as DutyManager. Establishes eventsschedules, applies rules and regu-lations in supervising patronactivities. Open until filled.Food Service Worker, NA-7408-04, ANN#12-035, flexible, Bow -ling Center, Support Site. Per -forms a variety of tasks such asgrilling or frying pancakes, ham-burgers, hot dogs, bacon, eggs,sausage, by watching while theitems are cooking, turning asrequired; regulating temperatureand removing when done.Recreation Aid, NF-0189-01,ANN#12-155, flexible part time,

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