Christmas warmth and joy radiate in thecity with handcrafted Nativity scenes inthe historic center as well as in churchesand museums all around town. Christmastrees now also twinkle at shopping mallsand shops reminding shoppers ‘tis the sea-son for gift giving.

On selected dates through mid-December, Verdi’s “Aida” opera will mes-merize audiences with outstanding scenes,costumes and songs to be followed towardsthe end of month by the holiday balletfavorite, “The Nutcracker.” Also enhancingthe joyful season is the opening of theannual “Showcolate” today in PiazzaPlebiscito while some Campanian townsare busily planning their upcoming gastro-nomical events or musical shows.

PresepeTraditional Neapolitan Christmas art

lives onTo recall Christ’s humble birth, St.

Francis of Assisi is said to have celebratedMass in front of a cave with a manger andanimals in 1223. The representation sub-sequently inspired church clerics andItalian nobles to commission centerpiecesfor their own use, generating the spread ofthe art. Today, a favorite Neapolitan tradi-tion you can share is to add a new figure tothe family Presepe each year.

Nativity craftsmen in the narrow SanGregorio Armeno Street are living proofsof the art that developed in the city duringBourbon times.

To date, the Cuciniello Crib in the SanMartino Monastery Museum, donated bythe local architect and playwright MicheleCuciniello, is the city’s largest and mostexquisite achievement of the art. This is agreat one to share with your holiday guests.

Described by critics as a “theatricalevent,” the work features the Holy Familyin the midst of nearly 600 villagers andshepherds dressed in traditionalNeapolitan costumes going about theirdaily lives — farming, cooking, entertain-ing, dining or dancing.

I had just had breakfast and waslooking out a porthole in sick baywhen someone said, "What the hellare all those planes doing up there ona Sunday?" Someone else said, "Itmust be those crazy Marines. They'dbe the only ones out maneuvering on aSunday." When I looked up in the skyI saw five or six planes starting theirdescent. Then when the first bombsdropped on the hangers at FordIsland, I thought, "Those guys aremissing us by a mile." Inasmuch aspractice bombing was a daily occur-rence to us, it was not too unusual forplanes to drop bombs, but the timeand place were quite out of line. Wecould not imagine bombing practice inport. It occurred to me and to most ofthe others that someone had really

goofed this time and put live bombs onthose planes by mistake.

In any event, even after I saw a hugefireball and cloud of black smoke risefrom the hangers on Ford Island andheard explosions, it did not occur tome that these were enemy planes. Itwas too incredible! Simply beyondimagination! "What a SNAFU," Imoaned.

As I watched the explosions on FordIsland in amazement and disbelief, Ifelt the ship lurch. We didn't know itthen, but we were being bombed andtorpedoed by planes approaching fromthe opposite (port) side.

The bugler and bosun's mate were onthe fantail ready to raise the colors at8 o'clock. In a matter of seconds, thebugler sounded "General Quarters." Igrabbed my first aid bag and headedfor my battle station amidship.

Remembering Pearl Harbor

Serving the Nato, Naples and Gaeta military community in italy58th year, No. 46 Friday, december 6, 2013

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From the Naval History and Heritage Command andcourtesy of the Historian, Bureau of Medicine and Surgery

Yuletide Spirit Fills the Air around NaplesBy Lou Freed

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USS Nimitz Enters PearlHarbor for a Port Visit

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Thanksgiving CelebrationsHeld for Single Sailors

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Galleria Umberto, with its designer shops and boutiques across from the San Carlo Theaterand the Royal Palace, is a favorite gathering point for Neapolitans during the holidays. Lastyear, many Neapolitans posted their wishes for good luck, health and others on theChristmas tree within the 19th century treasure. (Photo by J. Freed)

Image courtesy of Naval History and Heritage Command

An Account of the Pearl Harbor Attack by Pharmacist’sMate Second Class Lee Soucy,

crewman aboard the USS Utah (AG 16)

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Base Notes•• ••

Tomorrow, the UnitedStates commemorates the72nd anniversary of theJapanese attack on PearlHarbor. NSA will commemo-rate the event this morningat 10 a.m. in the Capo piazza.The attack resulted in thedeath of 2,403 Department ofDefense personnel and pre-cipitated our entrance intothe Pacific theatre duringWWII. The attack began at7:55 a.m. on Dec. 7, 1941. Japanese naval forces included sixmighty aircraft carriers, 2 heavy cruisers, 35 submarines,2 light cruisers, 9 oilers, 2 battleships and 11 destroyers. Theattacking forces came in two waves, the first consisting of183 aircraft which included 40 torpedo planes, 49 levelbombers, 51 dive bombers and 43 fighters. The second waveincluded 170 planes, 54 of them level bombers, 80 dive-bombers and 36 fighters. Over 350 Japanese planes wereinvolved in overall attack which devastated the Pacific Fleet.Please join us in remembering those who gave the ultimatesacrifice during this morning’s brief ceremony.

There are many ways we can come together during this hol-iday season, for celebration, introspection or reflection. Lastnight, the tree lighting ceremony and annual holiday NavyBand concert were held aboard Support Site for hundreds ofpersonnel and their families. Over the coming days, manycommand Christmas Parties will provide an opportunity toenjoy the holidays with friends and co-workers. Tomorrow,the annual Army/Navy game will kick off at noon at theNaples High School football stadium. Next Wednesday, Dec. 11, the Harlem Globetrotters will perform at NaplesHigh School at 7:30 p.m. Though all the advanced ticketshave been distributed with single Sailors receiving the prior-ity, there will be about 250 seats available the day of theevent on a first come, first served basis. The annualChristmas Cantata concert will be held at the Support SiteChapel on Saturday, Dec. 14. The cantata begins at 6:30 p.m.and is open to the community. The following day, Sunday,Dec. 15 will see the third annual Operation Buon Natale atthe Support Site Teen Center gym, where children from alocal orphanage are invited aboard to receive gifts providedby military community members, enjoy a traditionalChristmas dinner, and participate in cultural exchange withour local military community and their families.

For those still waiting to mail gifts back to the States, beaware that our “guaranteed by Dec. 25” dates have alreadypassed for Parcel Post, Space Available, First Class and Priority Mail. Express Mail Military Service is due byDec. 16. Do not delay, and as always, ensure that you pur-chase insurance for packages as uninsured packages receiveno protection from loss, theft or destruction.

Enjoy these last few weeks of 2013 as we ramp up for theholidays, and remember to stay safe!

Captain’s Corner•• ••

By Capt. Scott Gray

NSA Commanding OfficerSojourner’s Permits Required for Holiday Travel

Reminder from RLSO: check your sojourner permitto ensure that it is still valid for holiday travel. Ifnot, come to Region Legal Service Office, LegalAssistance Department, at Capodichino on the 1stfloor of Admin II. Legal Assistance must be notifiedat least one full week prior to anticipated travel inorder to facilitate the process of providing you with asojourner permit or a receipt that will allow your re-entry into Italy. Please contact Legal Assistance withany questions at 081-568-4576.

Holiday Greetings on SiriusXMJoint Hometown News Service (JHNS) has part-

nered with SiriusXM radio to allow military men andwomen anywhere in the world to send HolidayGreetings to their loved ones back home. Servicemembers can call a toll-free number, 888-776-2790, orDSN 312-733-4660 and leave a message for airing onSiriusXM. All that's needed is rank, full name, home-town, where you are stationed, and a quick greeting.The greetings will be aired on SiriusXM's HolidayTraditions channel now through Jan. 1, 2014.

Commissary Holiday HoursThe commissary will be open Dec. 24 from 10 a.m.

– 4 p.m., closed Dec. 25, and 26, open Dec. 31 from 10a.m. – 6 p.m., and closed Jan 1, 2014.

Positive Balances on School Lunch Accounts RequiredTo ensure your child receives a nutritious school

lunch, sponsors should keep a positive balance intheir child’s account at all times. Student accountswith a negative balance severely affect the ability ofthe School Meal Program to be self-sustaining. TheNEX, your food service provider, does not have thefinancial resources to provide student meals withoutreimbursement. Payments are accepted at NEXCustomer Service. You can also set up a free accountat www.mypaymentsplus.com to keep track of yourchild’s account balance and set up low balance alerts.For a small fee, you can add money to your child’sbalance from your home or office computer, tablet,smart phone, or other mobile device.

Reminder: No Pets Allowed on School Grounds Community members are asked to refrain from

walking dogs while dropping off or picking up chil-dren from school. The Pet Policy for NSA Naplesincludes three areas on Support Site where pets areunauthorized: TLA, the Commissary/NEX shoppingcenter, and the school facilities. A link to the PetPolicy can be found at www.cnic.navy.mil/Naples.

2013 Military Mail Holiday Mailing DatesThe following are recommended mail-by dates for

best chance delivery prior to Dec. 25. From the United States to Naples and Naples to

the United States, mail by Dec. 16 for Express MailMilitary Service. Dates for First-Class Mail, PriorityMail, Space Available Mail, Parcel Post/Parcel AirLift have all passed. Insurance is strongly suggestedon all holiday packages.

College Mini-term over the Holidays The University of Maryland University College

(UMUC) is offering two hybrid courses over the holi-days, IFSM 201, Concepts and Applications ofInformation Technology and ITAL 333, Italian Lifeand Culture. Contact the UMUC office at Capo onthe main floor of Admin II, or call 626-6673.

Now-Dec. 19: Support Site Power Outages forAnnual Preventative Maintenance

Annual preventative maintenance on electricalsubstation transformers requires a series of poweroutages in order to safely maintain an efficient elec-trical distribution system within the Support Site.Due to battery back-up capability, all facility andHousing life safety systems will function under nor-

mal operating conditions. The schedule for the poweroutages is as follows: • Thursday, Dec. 12 from 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.:

Housing Units: B2028, B2029, B2031, B2039through B2049.

• Monday, Dec. 16 from 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.: HousingUnits: B2036 through B2038; B2050 throughB2056.

• Thursday, Dec. 19 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.: Hospital(B2082); Hospital Energy Bldg (B2086).

Now-Dec. 20: ‘Port-to-Port’ Self-Paced SwimProgram

Journey from Naples to Gaeta via the imaginarycoastline in the Capo FitZone pool. Swim laps any-time during regular pool hours and record yourworkout on your log sheet. All participants who com-plete the 100 km swim (4,000 lengths) by Friday,Dec. 20 will receive a prize package. The lifeguard onduty must verify & initial laps. For more informa-tion, call DSN 626-4254 or 081-568-4254.

Dec. 7: Capo Power OutagesPublic Works will be conducting annual substation

transformer maintenance throughout Capo untilDec. 7. This maintenance will require electricalpower outages to most buildings. The schedule forthe electrical outages is as follows: Dec. 7: Admin I,II and III, and the C4I building from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.Facilities Operations Specialists have provided noti-fication to impacted tenants and signs will be postedprior to the outages.

Dec. 11: Harlem Globetrotters tickets no longeravailable at ITT

The Globetrotters will be performing at the NaplesAmerican High School gym on Dec. 11. Tickets are nolonger available for pick up at ITT. Seats are nowavailable directly at the door on the night of theevent (doors open at 1830 for 1900 showing) and areon a first come, first serve basis.

Dec. 11-12: Santa’s Calling!Send a special message to a child this Christmas

with a phone call from Santa. Complete a short formwith the child’s information and submit it to MWRby Dec. 10. The program is free and open to USActive Duty Military and DOD ID cardholders.Forms are available for pickup at Support Site(Bowling center, Youth Center and CDC) and at Capo(CDC and MWR Admin office in Admin 1 bldg). Theform can also be downloaded from the MWRFacebook page. CYP is also looking for volunteers tobe Santa on the Phone for this program. For moreinformation, call DSN 629-4722 or 081-811-4722.

Dec. 12: ACT/SAT Early Winter Test Dates The Navy College Office will administer the ACT

test on Dec. 12 and Mar. 27. The office will administerthe SAT on Feb. 27, 2014. Score Reports are availablesix to eight weeks after the test date. Make yourappointment with the Navy College Office at Capo,Bldg 442A, Room G-036.1, or nco.naples@eu.navy.milor DSN 626-6678/6681, and ask Navy College to emailyou the ACT/SAT helpful hints pages.

Dec. 13: Birthday Party with Connect the TotsCommunity members are invited to the Connect

the Tots December Birthday Party on Friday, Dec. 13at the Support Site food court. The event starts at10:30 a.m. and is open to all U.S. and NATO ID card-holders. http://www.meetup.com/Connect-the-Tots-Club

Dec. 14: USO Christmas Wonderland Held at the Naples High School Cafeteria from 3:30

to 5:30 p.m., stop by to meet Santa, participate inholiday crafts and watch a magic show. Cotton candyand holiday tokens will be available for all. Lettersmay be brought to mail to Santa.

Dec. 14: Annual Christmas Cantata at Support Site Chapel

The Annual Christmas Cantata will be held in theSupport Site Chapel on Saturday, Dec. 14. The eventbegins at 6:30 p.m. and is open to the community. TheItalian Choir “Il Coro Annibale Messore” will be per-forming the concert. They are composed of 30 membersand have performed at the Saint Peter’s Basilica,Abbey of Montecassino, and have accompanied theRoman Philharmonic Orchestra. Please contact theChaplain’s office at 626-3539 for more information.

Dec. 15: Deadline to Register for VolunteerIncome Tax Assistance Program

The Region Legal Service Office is looking for vol-unteers for the income tax assistance program. Eachvolunteer will receive IRS training and the necessarytools to assist with tax assistance. The deadline toregister is Sunday, Dec. 15. For more information orto register, please call DSN: 626-4576, 081-568-4576or send a message to LTJG Hayden at lucianna.hay-den@eu.navy.mil.

Dec. 16: Holiday Craft Crew with Connect the TotsConnect the Tots will hold a holiday craft event for

families with young children on Monday, Dec. 16 atthe Support Site food court. We'll create a specialmemory for this season. The event starts at 3:30 p.m.and is open to all U.S. and NATO ID card holders. Allmaterials will be provided. http://www.meetup.com/Connect-the-Tots-Club

Dec. 19: NMCRS Baby Basics ClassA monthly class on newborn care and other useful

tips for expecting parents is scheduled to be heldfrom 9 a.m. to noon on Thursday, Dec. 19. The classis offered by Navy Marine Corps Relief Society(NMCRS) Visiting Nurses and is open to U.S. mili-tary, civilians and NATO ID cardholders. It will beheld at the NMCRS office located in room G-16 of theAdmin II building at Capo. To register for the classand for more information, call NMCRS at DSN: 626-3913 or 081-568-3913.

Dec. 24: Christmas Eve Mass in Rome for SingleService Members

All are single sailors are invited to attend the holyChristmas Eve Mass at the Vatican with PopeFrancis in St. Peter’s Basilica. 5 Euros includestransportation and Mass tickets. Only 30 seats areavailable for this event. First come, first serve. Stopby any USO Naples center location for more infor-mation.

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

VOLUNTEERS NEEDEDTHE NAPLES OVERSEAS SUPPORT CLUB (NOSC) is seeking a manager to

oversee the day-to-day operations of the NOSC Thrift Store on Support Site. Themanager will work closely with and report to the vice president of fundraising onthe NOSC Board. Supervisor, retail and marketing experience is preferred, aswell as a working knowledge of Excel, Word, Facebook and the Internet. The posi-tion requires 120 volunteer hours per month. NOSC Store operations trainingwill be provided. Please contact nosctshop@gmail.com if interested.

ARGOSY UNIVERSITY is looking for participants to take part in anexploratory study on Military Vs. Civilian Leadership. Volunteers would takepart in a one-hour interview detailing previous military leadership role(s) andyour current civilian leadership role. If interested, please contact Lovell Jonesat 340-959-1173 or lovell_jones318@yahoo.com.

NAPLES AMERICAN RED CROSS (ARC) needs volunteers. If you are inter-ested in volunteering or in taking a CPR/First Aid class, call 081-568-4788 or626-4788 for more information. You can also "like" our Facebook page -American Red Cross Naples - to keep up with current opportunities.

FLEET AND FAMILY SUPPORT CENTER is looking for volunteers to assist in the event of an emergency. Volunteers could be called upon iffamilies are relocated to Support Site due to a natural disaster or similaremergency that exceeds what the FFSC staff can support. Volunteers maygreet families, inquire about needs, organize supplies, complete paperwork,etc. Being on the list does not obligate anyone to a future event. If you areinterested in volunteering for this, please call 081-811-6372 or emailFFSCNSANaplesItaly@eu.navy.mil.

CLUB BEYOND is searching for volunteers to serve as Adult Leaders. Leadersassist in planning, setup and conducting small group meetings with students ingrades 7 through 12. Leadership training lasts a month. If interested, please con-tact Arturo Paulino at apaulino@clubbeyond.org for an appointment.

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

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

ANIMALS WITHOUT LIMITS (AWL) is searching for volunteers who want tohelp at our Animal Hospice in Lago Patria. We also need volunteers for differ-ent projects on the Support Site base. For more information, please contact usat awlrescueteam@gmail.com or director@animalswithoutlimits.com.

ONGOING/ON THE HORIZONTHE NAPLES TOASTMASTERS CLUB provides materials and experience to

improve competent communication and leadership skills. Meetings are at 6:30 p.m. on the first & third Tuesdays of the month at the Support SiteCommunity Center. Guests are always welcome. For more information, visitwww.naplestoastmasters.wix.com/toastmastersnaples or like us on Facebook"Toastmasters Naples Italy."

ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS hosts English-speaking AA meetings on andoff base in the Naples area. For more information, please call 339-267-7075 orvisit www.alcoholics-anonymous.eu/countries/italy.htm.

NAVY LEAGUE NAPLES has three missions: to enhance the morale of activeduty personnel and their families; to inform Congress and the American pub-lic on the importance of strong sea services; and to support youth through pro-grams such as the Junior ROTC that expose young people to the values of oursea services. Personnel interested in joining or participating with the NavyLeague should contact Betty Reese at 081-526-8051.

PROTESTANT WOMEN OF THE CHAPEL (PWOC) meet every Tuesdayfrom 9 a.m. until 11:30 a.m. in the Fellowship Hall for worship and bible Study.Stay up-to-date with current events at our Facebook page PWOC Naples orcontact us at pwocparticipation@gmail.com to be on our email distribution.

NATO LIONS RUGBY CLUB is looking for new players. All abilitieswanted. Practice is held every Wednesday at Carney Park at 5:45 p.m.Show up with shoes, shorts and a mouth guard. Training and developmentwill be provided. If you have any questions, email Mark Woodall orco-manager Andrew Bohnsack at markwoodall82@hotmail.co.uk orandrew.bohnsack@gmail.com.

CLUB BEYOND is a youth group run by Naval Support Activity NaplesReligious Ministries. Club Beyond is open to children in grades 7 through12, and meets Wednesdays at 5:30 p.m. in the Chapel Fellowship Hallat the Support Site. For more information, please contact Arturo at apauli-no@clubbeyond.org.

BOY SCOUT TROOP 007 holds troop meetings every Monday from 6:30 to 8 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.

NAPLES OFFICIALS ASSOCIATION NEEDS REFEREES Anyone inter-ested should contact Nigel Alexander at 081-721-5413 or 346-680-3282 or bye-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 338-479-7023 orhst649sec@yahoo.com, or visit http://groups.yahoo.com/ group/HST649.

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Italian News Briefs•• ••

Compiled by Teresa Merola

Waste Burning in Italy can Bring6-Year Prison Sentence

Waste burning without authoriza-tion in Italy can be punished withpenalties up to 6 years of prison.This has been a plague particularlyin the southern Campania region,said Premier Enrico Letta Tuesday.

The decree introduced providestougher controls on agriculturalland, harsh penalties for thosefound guilty of burning waste, andallocated an additional 600 millioneuros to the 300 million alreadygranted to Campania to clear landused for illegal garbage dumps.

The measure is effective immedi-ately though it needs to be approvedby both houses of parliament to beconverted into law. According toenvironmental group Legambiente,14 percent of environmental crimesin Italy take place in Campania,where 6,000 illegal waste fires and2,000 toxic dumps were reportedbetween January 2012 and August2013. Italian farmers' confedera-tion, CIA, welcomed the decree,stressing that the waste crisis hasled to a 35 percent to 40 percentdrop in sales of typical food productsfrom Campania, like buffalo moz-zarella cheese, fruit and vegetables,with annual losses for the regionalfood sector estimated at around 5billion euros.

Naples to Open New MetroStation

Naples inaugurated a new metrostation called Garibaldi, which willconnect the suburban area of thecity to downtown Naples and therailway station by the end ofDecember. Many officials attended

the opening ceremony including theMinister of Transport MaurizioLupi, who announced that the gov-ernment will give the green light to600 million euro in investments toachieve new routes, includingCentro Direzionale, Poggioreale andCapodichino. The works are expect-ed to end by 2016.

St. Peter’s Square to HostSpecial Nativity Scene

This year St. Peter’s Square inRome will host a Neapolitan nativityscene made by a craftsman of stat-ues and statuettes of shepherds fromthe 1700s and also an anti-mafiaactivist and supporter of the Land ofFires movement in Campania. Lastyear the nativity scene was donatedto St. Peter’s Square by theBasilicata southern region.

Police in a Few Italian Cities CarryPepper Spray for Trial Period

Police in Rome, Milan and Napleshave started a test phase carryingpepper spray that could lead towidespread use. The spray is used toimmobilize people by causing severeeye irritation and if successful itcould be distributed in other biggerItalian cities.

Authorities considered introduc-ing pepper spray to the police arse-nal but concerns regarding safetyprevented them so far.

American Singer Making WorldTour Due to Documentary Success

American singer Rodriguez is com-ing to Italy in March 2014. He wasfeatured in the 2013 Oscar-winningdocumentary “Searching for Sugar

Man.” Rodriguez fell into obscurityafter the commercial failure of twoalbums, except in South Africawhere his songs became anthems ofcultural rebellion during apartheid.Since the film’s debut, Rodriguez’smusic has been enjoying a revivalsparking high-grossing record salesand a worldwide tour. He will per-form two concerts in Italy, one inBologna, March 22, and one inMilan, March 23.

Man Claims ‘Mafia Chief’ Titleto Get Free Food

A man from a city close to Salernofound a unique way of eating crois-sants and drinking coffee withoutpaying. He told a barman he was amafia chief and to back up the storyhe left a bottle of gasoline outside thebar in response to a request of pay-ing. The bartender was tired of theabuses committed by the man overseveral days and reported the man tothe police who later arrested him.

Italian Woman is Oldest in EuropeThe oldest living person in Europe

is an Italian woman, 114, who livesin Verbania in the northern Italianregion of Piedmont. She is also thefifth-oldest person in the world. TheItalian president Giorgio Napo -litano sent his congratulations forher birthday last week. She told ajournalist she has gone to bed before 7 p.m. and woken up before 6 a.m.almost every day of her life. She eatsbiscuits with milk or water forbreakfast and during the day shehas two eggs, one raw and onecooked. For lunch she eats pastaand minced meat and for dinner shegets just a glass of milk.

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YULETIDE SPIRIT

Angels, animals, varied villageand landscape settings enhancethe spectacular explosion of colorand drama, inspiring many view-ers of the piece to visit morecreches in the city. Impressivetableaux of the sort are also dis-played at the Royal Palaces inCaserta and Naples.

OperaSan Carlo Theater set to amaze

with Giuseppe Verdi’s ‘Aida’ Profuse pomp and glory opens

the 18th century venue’s lyricalseason with the world-acclaimedopera, “Aida”. Well-rememberedfor the triumphal march musicand Egyptian pharaohs and othersymbols, the masterpiece follows arivalrous love triangle. The storyunfolds with the Ethiopian slave,Aida, in love with the militarycommander, Radames, who inturn is loved by Amneris, thePharaoh’s daughter. Radames issecretly in love with Aida and istorn between the country heserves and the woman he loves, adilemma that is sorted outthrough passionate arias, duetsand choruses in the four-act work.

Joining forces for the spectacularevent are musical director NicolaLuisotti, choirmaster SalvatoreCaputo, ballet corps directorAlessandra Panzavolta and stagedirector Franco Dragone.

Besides Lucrecia Garcia andKristin Lewis sharing the role ofAida, Jorge De Leòn and FabioSartori are interpreting Radameson specified evenings. The SanCarlo orchestra, chorus and balletcorps are also in the program. Othercast members can be identified athttp://www.teatrosancarlo.it/.Performances run through Dec 17.

Book online through the the-ater’s website or call 081-797-2331.

Ballet‘The Nutcracker’ ballet to

enchant audiencesMagical, “The Nutcracker”

returns to the San Carlo Theaterwith stellar dancers GiuseppePicone, Ambra Vallo and the SanCarlo Ballet Corps under thedirection of David Coleman Dec. 29-Jan 5.

A holiday staple in many the-aters for the dance routines andwinter wonderland scenarios(Christmas trees, snowflakes,dolls, toy soldiers, gifts and food)the work provides heaps of heart-warming spirit and cheer. In thestory, a nutcracker prince comesto life then leads the young andpretty Clara to the enchanting

world of the Sugar Plum Fairy foroutstanding winter ambiance andentertainment.

Based on Ernst Hoffman’s "TheNutcracker and the King ofMice," Marius Petipa choreo-graphed the ballet in the 19thcentury, music for whichTchaikovsky later composed. Forthe production, credits go toBallet Corps Director AlessandraPanzavolta; Children’s ChorusDirector, Stefania Rinaldi; NicolaRubertelli for the sets and GiusiGiustino for the costumes. Forbookings and details, visitwww.teatrosancarlo.it/ or call081-797-2331.

ConcertsCaserta Chamber Ensemble

rolls out classical music for theholidays

Through Dec. 23, with specificdates to be announced, the CasertaChamber Music Ensemble bringsback to stage music by JohannBaptist Vanhal at eitherPiedimonte Matese’s Complesso diSan Domenico as well as atCaiazzo’s Chiesa di San Francesco.

Moving forward, pianist Oliver Kern, will entertain withBeethoven, Brahms, Chopin

Ballet dancers in the magical world of the Sugar Plum Fairy perform the Dance of the Snowflakes in aprevious presentation at the San Carlo Theater of “The Nutcracker” by choreographer Marius Petipaand composer Tchaikovsky. Capture the holiday spirit this year at the renowned show Dec. 29-Jan. 5in the same venue. For bookings and details, visit www.teatrosancarlo.it/. (Photo by J. Freed)

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Italy andBeyond

and Scriabin compositions Dec. 28at 8 p.m. at Herculaneum’s Villa Campolieto. More detailscan be found at www.suonieluoghi-darte.com/.

GastronomyItalian bakers are prolific when

it comes to producing “panettone”(cupola-shaped raisin and can-died fruit cake) and “pandoro”(star-shaped cake) this time ofyear, but there are delights forthe sweet tooth, like the onesbelow.

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.

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

All classes require registration.

• Dec. 8: Alateen Support Group (ages 12-18), 9 a.m. to 10a.m., Support Site FFSC

• Dec. 9: Resume Writing, 1 p.m. to 4 p.m., Support Site FFSC • Dec. 10-11: Transition GPS Career Tracks: Accessing

Higher Education, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Support Site FFSC • Dec. 10: Relaxation Techniques for Labor and Delivery, 9

a.m. to 10:30 a.m., Support Site FFSC (2 of 2 Sessions) • Dec. 10: Tombola Game, 10 a.m. to 11 a.m., Support Site

FFSC • Dec. 10: Al-Anon Support Group, 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. Support

Site FFSC• Dec. 10: Stress Management 101, Part 1, 10 a.m. to 11 a.m.,

Support Site FFSC • Dec. 10: Stress Management – Part 2 – When the Rubber

Meets the Road, 11 a.m. to noon, Support Site FFSC

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

All classes require registration.

• Dec. 9: Sponsorship Training, 8:30 a.m. to 11 a.m.• Dec. 10: Cooking Class and Visit to Terracina Town Center,

9 a.m. to 3 p.m.• Dec. 13: Novello Wine and Olive Oil Making, 8:30 a.m. to

2 p.m.

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YULETIDE SPIRIT

“Showcolate” bigger and betterthis year

Chocoholics or not, everyone iswelcome to the delicious and freefair today through Dec. 15 inPiazza Plebiscito, site of theNaples Royal Palace. There,major Italian and foreign choco-late manufacturers are showcas-ing artisanal chocolates. Avail -able are free (but limited) tast-ings as well as a window on cocoaproduction worldwide, courtesy ofEurochocolate World. Plentifuleducational, flavorful fun andentertainment are also in storefor children. To learn more, log onto www.showcolatenapoli.it.

San Marco dei Cavoti kicks off“Festa del Torrone e delCroccantino”

Dental providers and diet gurusmay caution against indulgingtoo much at this sweet affair inthe Benevento province town Dec.6-8 then Dec. 14-15. Stars onthese dates are torrone (chewynougat) and croccantino (crunchynougat), a local delight withhazelnuts, almonds and cocoa.Not only scrumptious anytime,they are also popular holidaygifts. As a holiday kick-off, themega croccantino or the longestnougat in the world will beunveiled Dec. 8 at 3 p.m. View therest of the program at www.fes-tadeltorrone.it/ then link to “Ilprogramma.”

Other Campanian food events toconsider

Bacoli (near Pozzuoli) in thePhlegrean Fields has pro-grammed a Festa dei mandarini edegli agrumi flegrei (PhlegreanOrange and Citrus) Dec. 14-15 atthe Complesso Naturalistico de“Il Ramo d’oro” at 108 viaRisorgimento. Details are postedat www.festamandarinieagrumi-

A pastry chef crafting Presepe figures at last year’s “Showcolate”event in Piazza Plebiscito, site of the Naples Royal Palace. ThroughDec. 15, chocoholics or not, everyone is welcome to the delicious andfree fair to experience artigianal chocolates, free (but limited) tastings, flavorful fun and entertainment for the family. The eventposter can be viewed at www.showcolatenapoli.it. (Photo by J. Freed)

flegrei.eu.If you wish to head towards

Positano after Christmas, thetown will hold a Sagra dellaZeppola on the beach, Dec. 28-29at 6 p.m. The zeppola at this festwill be a bit different from thepastry with the same name on theFeast of St. Joseph in March,according to organizers. The

town’s winter version will be frieddough garnished with honey andother sweets unlike the St. JosephFeast’s delight with cream andcherry. Before making the trip,confirm the event is still pro-grammed through the Comune diPositano at 089-812-2535. Theprogram can be viewed atwww.festadellazeppola.com/.

Naples October 2013 BirthsOct. 6: Elizabeth Lemon Lehman, 6 pounds

and 10 ounces, daughter of KemberleyM. Lehman and LT Jake S. Lehman.

Oct. 7: Lincoln Andrew Santamaria, 7pounds and 13 ounces, son of SamanthaB. Santamaria and Petty OfficerAndrew M. Santamaria.

Oct. 7: Parker Siena Showalter, 6 poundsand 12 ounces, daughter of Meredith B.Showalter and LCDR Jeffery R.Showalter.

Oct. 9: Gabriel Kade Tagert, 9 pounds and2.4 ounces, son of Wendy L. Tagert andBradley Q. Tagert.

Oct. 9: Levi Sebastian Corneanu, 7 poundsand 14 ounces, son of Petty OfficerElizabeth R. Lebold and Petty OfficerOvidiu Corneanu.

Oct. 16: Emerson Claire Lorenzen, 8 poundsand 7 ounces, daughter of Kiersten M.Lorenzen and IS2 Joshua A. Lorenzen.

Oct. 18: Alyssa Joan Ehler, 6 pounds and 9ounces, daughter of Melissa P. Ehlerand Steven P.C. Ehler.

Oct. 22: Patrick Lawrence Crawford, 7pounds and 5 ounces, son of Lindsey J.Crawford and LT Scott P. Crawford.

Oct. 23: Freya Lauren Mint Shelhon, 6pounds and 14.8 ounces, daughter ofET3 Ashley M. Shelhon.

Oct. 24: Nathan Andrew Vaughan, 7 pounds,son of Jessica R. Vaughan and MA2Arthur G. Vaughan.

Oct. 24: Gabriella Grace Bannister, 6 poundsand 10 ounces, daughter of Carol J.Bannister and SSG Samuel W.Bannister.

Oct. 28: Collin James Crocker, 9 pounds and4.9 ounces, son of Brandi D. Crockerand HM1 Brandon S. Crocker.

Oct. 28: Gavin Michael Jones, 7 pounds and.5 ounces, son of Stephanie L. Jonesand MU3 Jeffrey B. Jones.

FFSC Tip of the Week: Stay Fit and Stress FreeDid you know that chronic stress is one of the major caus-

es of overeating and, at the same time, a trigger for weightloss dieters?

What happens is that cortisol-a hormone released by thebody as a response to stress-is responsible for our cravingsof carbs and sweets. Cortisol provides this extra energy tothe fat cells near the liver where they are quickly convertedinto glucose so we can fight or fly. On the other hand, corti-sol affects liver functionality and slows down the entiredigestive system inducing even more cravings. And the morefat that is stored, the harder it is to lose weight!

Managing stress then becomes critical for weight control.Diaphragmatic breathing, progressive muscle relaxation,mindful eating, guided imagery, journaling, yoga are some ofthe techniques discussed and experienced in the StressManagement class.

Call 081-811-6533 for more information.

From the Fleet and Family Support Center

In the event of an emergency or to report acrime, please call the Emergency Dispatch

Center at 081-568-4911 or 5911.(On-Base Dial 9-1-1)

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Nimitz Visits Pearl Harbor

Scholarships for MilitaryChildren Program Opened

Naples CommunityHealth Awareness

Applications for the 2014Scholarships for MilitaryChildren Program became avail-able Dec. 3 at commissariesworldwide or on the Internet atwww.militaryscholar.org.

Applications must be turned into a commissary by close of busi-ness Feb. 28. Packages must behand-delivered or shipped viaU.S. Postal Service or other deliv-ery methods, not emailed orfaxed.

This year’s award amount hasrisen to $2,000, and the programawards at least one scholarshipat each commissary with quali-fied applicants.

An applicant must be a depend-ent, unmarried child, youngerthan 21 – or 23, if enrolled as afull-time student at a college oruniversity – of a service memberon active duty, Reserve or Guardmember, retiree or survivor of amilitary member who died whileon active duty, or survivor of aretiree.

Applicants should ensure thatthey and their sponsor are

enrolled in the DefenseEnrollment Eligibility ReportingSystem database and have a mil-itary ID card. The applicant mustattend or plan to attend anaccredited college or university,full time, in the fall of 2014 or beenrolled in studies designed totransfer to a four-year program.

Fisher House Foundation, anonprofit organization that helpsservice members and their fami-lies, administers the program.Scholarship Managers, a nation-al, nonprofit, scholarship man-agement services organization,manages and awards the scholar-ships. Commissary partners andthe general public donate moneyto the program; every dollardonated goes directly to fundingthe scholarships.

Since inception of the programin 2001, more than $11.3 millionin scholarships have been award-ed to 7,412 military dependentsfrom more than 71,000 appli-cants.

For more information, studentsor sponsors can emailScholarship Managers at mili-taryscholar@scholarshipman-agers.com.

By Cherie Huntington, DefenseCommissary Agency Public Affairs

The Naples Public Health Evaluation (PHE)was an extensive effort to learn more about thepotential environmental health risks present inthe Campania region of Italy. The Navy estab-lished health protective policies based on thestudy’s findings to protect the health of U.S. per-sonnel and their families, which includes bottledwater advisories and health protective leaseclauses.

The PHE found the potential health risks for living off-base can be mitigated by following established risk-managementactions.

The enduring health protection policies are as follows: • Maintain the July 2008 bottled water advisory for U.S. personnel

living off base. • Maintain the New Lease Suspension Zone (NLSZ) areas, based on

U.S. Navy and Italian environmental sampling data. In these zones,U.S. Navy personnel are not permitted to sign new rental home leas-es.

• Maintain the U.S. Naval Support Activity Naples PHE website andthe U.S. Navy Regional Water Quality Board.

• Maintain the health-protective U.S. Navy lease clauses for privateoff-base rental homes: – Landlords must provide containerized water service from a

Navy-approved vendor. – Leased homes must be supplied by city water or permitted

wells. Landlords must disconnect all non-permitted wells andprovide proof of connection to the city water system or that thewell is permitted.

– Landlords should clean and disinfect domestic water holdingtanks every six months.

• The U.S. Navy will continue to share data with designated Italianpublic health officials.

Throughout the Public Health Evaluation, the U.S. Navy establishedhealth protective policies and took immediate action, when necessary,to protect the health of U.S. personnel and their families. The riskmanagement analysis determined that many of the health protectivepolicies established during Phase I and Phase II will continue, as wellas new policies implemented to ensure continued health protection.

The Phase I and II reports, along with fact sheets addressing com-monly asked questions and a detailed timeline of study components, areavailable through a link on the Naval Support Activity Naples website:www.cnic.navy.mil/Naples. If you have a concern about your specifichealth risk and how the study relates to you, please contact the U.S.Naval Hospital Naples at DSN: 629-6299 or commercial: 081-811-6299.

From Naval Support Activity Naples Public Affairs

Sailors man the rails as the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68) enters Pearl Harbor. Nimitz is in PearlHarbor for a scheduled port visit during their transit home after an eight-month deployment to the U.S. 5th,6th, and 7th Fleet areas of responsibility. (Photo by MCSA Kelly M. Agee)

Sailors render honors as the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68) transits past the USS Arizona (BB 39)memorial in Pearl Harbor, Dec. 3. (Photo by MCSA Aiyana S. Paschal)

Shipmates,Just back from a five-day trip

to the West coast where I hadseveral opportunities to meetwith Sailors stretching from thePacific Northwest (Bangor,Everett and Bremerton), southto Monterey and finishing up inSan Diego.

In Washington, Fleet Beldoand I visited USS Rodney M.Davis (FFG-60), USS Alabama(SSBN), USS Nebraska (SSBN)and USS John C. Stennis (CVN-74). In Monterey we met withNaval Post Graduate Schoolfaculty and staff and addressedthe combined service studentbody at a SECNAV GuestLecture. Finally, in San Diego,we spent half a day underwayonboard USS Fort Worth (LCS-3), spoke at an all hands callwith HSC and HSM Sailors onNaval Air Station North Island,before finishing the day meetingwith Sailors at Naval SpecialWarfare.

At every interaction withSailors (and even in the ques-tions we received on socialmedia sites) it was clear thatthere is still bad gouge, rumorsand causing Sailors and fami-lies a fair amount of anxiety. Ateach stop questions about payand benefits, the budget, andadvancement opportunitiesdominated our engagements.

So, let me share with you what

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Seeking Nominations for the 2014Women's Leadership Awards

The Navy's Office of Women's Policy announced in NAVADMIN293/13 that the Navy is accepting nominations for the 2014 Capt.Joy Bright Hancock and Master Chief Anna Der-VartanianLeadership Awards.

Presented annually, the awards recognize and honor the inspira-tional and visionary leadership of Navy service members whoseideals and dedication foster a positive working environment, whilereinforcing and furthering the integration of women into the Navy.

Nominations are now being accepted for four award categories:senior officer (O-4 and above), junior officer (W-2 through O-3), sen-ior enlisted (E-7 through E-9), and junior enlisted (E-5 through E-6). One award winner will be chosen for each category. Nomineesshould embody inspirational, innovative and imaginative leader-ship demonstrated by example both on and off duty.

Additionally, applicants should be mature leaders who have shownexceptional leadership over time and have overcome challengeswhile serving. Nominations should also address the professionalaccomplishments, leadership style, and community involvement ofthe service member.

Candidates must be nominated by their commanding officer orofficer in charge and receive an endorsement from the command'simmediate superior in command (ISIC). Nominations are open toboth active and Reserve service members.

Nominations are due no later than Jan. 17. Packages must be sub-mitted electronically via the command's ISIC to Chief Petty OfficerJessica Myers, senior enlisted advisor to the Office of Women'sPolicy, at jessica.myers@navy.mil.

Previous award winners include Command Master Chief (SW/AW)Susan Whitman, who served aboard USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN72) when she was selected as the 2011 Capt. Joy Bright HancockSenior Enlisted Leadership Award winner. Soon after receiving heraward, Whitman was selected to serve as the Naval Safety TrainingCenter command master chief. In October 2013, Whitman willbecome the force master chief for Commander Naval Surface ForcesAtlantic, becoming one of only two enlisted women in the Navy serv-ing in the position of a force master chief.

Chief Petty Officer Sonseeahray Walker, of Recruit TrainingCommand, Great Lakes, and Chief Petty Officer Virginia L. Horton,of Marine Corps Security Force Battalion, Naval Base Kitsap,Bangor, Wash., were recipients of the Master Chief Anna Der-Vartanian Junior Enlisted Leadership Award as first class pettyofficers in 2011 and 2012 consecutively. Both Walker and Hortonwere promoted to the rank of chief petty officer last month.

"It was an honor to receive the award, and it means a lot to me,being in the military for 17 years," said Walker. "When I found out,I was actually shocked for being awarded above all the outstandingwomen in the Navy. It means more than anything to be recognizedand acknowledged for what I do."

For more information about the Capt. Joy Bright Hancock andMaster Chief Anna Der-Vartanian Leadership awards or to down-load an award template, visit http://www.public.navy.mil/bupers-npc/organization/ bupers/womenspolicy/pages/hancockaward.aspx.

From Chief of Naval Personnel Public Affairs

By Vice Adm. Bill Moran,

Chief of Naval Personnel

Myth Busting - AddressingSailors' Concerns

Vice Adm. William "Bill" F. Moran, chief of naval personnel (CNP), speaks to Sailors aboard the Ohio-classguided-missile submarine USS Alabama (SSBN 731) about fleet manning and budget issues. This wasMoran's first visit to the Pacific Northwest since being named CNP in August. (Photo by MCC Ahron Arendes)

we talked about, help ease someof the uncertainty and do a little"myth busting":

Myth: we can expect to see paycuts, benefit cuts and changes toour retirement benefits?

Not True. I'm not seeing anyproposals to cut pay or benefits,and Sailors serving today willnot be affected by changes to thecurrent retirement system.However, and here is where Ineed your help in passing cor-rect info, I do expect pay raisesto level off and there is a goodchance that future generationsof Sailors could sign up to a dif-ferent retirement system thatlooks different from the one allof us will receive. Bottom line - ifyou stay for 20, you'll receive theretirement benefits on the bookstoday, regardless of what comesdown the road - those changesonly affect Sailors who come inafter the law is modified.

Why all this churn over payand compensation - well, it'sfairly simple – we have to getour arms around growing per-sonnel costs if we are to remaina technologically relevant andforward operating Navy. Withperhaps more than half of everydollar we spend in theDepartment of Defense going topersonnel costs, our ability tobuy new equipment or modern-ize what we have, or even oper-ate at levels we need to in orderto stay ready will be reduced.

Myth: The current budgetenvironment means fewer shipsand the Navy will be forced tosend Sailors home, leaving usundermanned at sea?

Not at all. Little doubt thatthe current budget environ-ment will have some affect onthe size of our future Navy, bothin terms of ships and Sailors. Ifthere are cuts to force structure(ships, subs, aircraft, units,etc.) then and only then will wereduce the numbers of people inthe Navy. If we do get smaller,we are well positioned to makereductions to our total numberof people without having to useharsh or unpopular involuntaryactions-for example, by slowingdown our accessions in GreatLakes and raising the qualitybar for those who are reenlist-ing.

Over the last couple of yearswe put a lot of effort into fillinggaps in our at sea billets, includ-ing added accessions. As theseadded Sailors continue to gradu-ate A and C schools, at sea man-ning will continue to improve.So if we do have to get smaller,we will do so in a manner thatkeeps us whole and prevents usfrom being undermanned wherewe need people the most-at sea.

Myth: The threat of manpowerreductions means advancementrates for this exam cycle are waydown.

No way. As you will soon seethis week, overall advancementopportunities remain above his-toric averages, and even stillbetter than the average for thepast ten years. Overall opportu-nity decreased slightly (-1.23)this cycle as compared to last,but again, above the norm and Iexpect future advancementopportunities will stabilizealong historic norms.

As in every cycle, some rateswill see improvement while oth-ers see decline. This is normal.What we are trying to do is toavoid large swings in opportuni-ty between cycles. So, for ourshipmates who didn't advance,now is not the time to get frus-trated and lose faith. Get withyour Chief and LPO, figure outwhy you didn't advance and lookfor ways to improve yourchances for the next cycle-keepstudying, continue to improveyour performance and if neededconsider transitioning to under-manned rates with higheradvancement opportunities.Keep the faith, your time willcome to stay Navy and advance.

Those are just a few of the badmyths we ran into on this trip.Thanks to everyone who askedgood, probing questions or pro-vided feedback during this tripor on social media. Keep thatfeedback coming-this doesn'twork unless I hear from you.

Fleet Beldo and I will continueto use all hands calls and thisblog to bust these myths. Helpus out by sharing this info withyour Shipmates and families-help put an end to rumors andunnecessary worry.See you around the Fleet,CNP

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ONGOING/ON THE HORIZON continuedTHE KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS, San Gennaro council 14853, meets at

7 p.m. the second and fourth Thursday of each month at the Support SiteFleet and Family Support Center. Email Robert Kenney atkofcnaples@gmail.com or visit http://sites.google.com/site/kofcnaples/home.

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

THE NAPLES AREA SECOND CLASS PETTY OFFICERS ASSOCIA-TION meets twice a month to discuss upcoming community outreachopportunities and charity events. For more information, contact MA2Aaron Kurschner at DSN 626-2871 or ABH2 Brent Paucke at DSN 626-5382.

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

SAIL WITH THE NAPLES NATO YACHT CLUB (NNYC) AMERICANTEAM. We are looking for Americans interested in participating in dinghyraces sailed at the NNYC facilities on the island of Nisida. Experience notrequired. FMI, contact Bob & Shauna Bunnell at bunnellr54@gmail.com andbunnellshauna@aol.com

SEVENTH DAY ADVENTIST WORSHIP SERVICE takes place Saturdaysat Support Site Chapel from 9 a.m. to noon. The schedule is: Sabbath Schoollessons, 9:30 to 10:45 a.m.; songs and praise, 10:45 to 11 a.m.; Divine Service,11 a.m. to noon. For more information, please contact Paolo Fleurant at 328-194-6897 or naplesadventistsgroup@yahoo.com.

CONNECT THE TOTS CLUB unites families with children from newborn topre-school age within the Naples military community. Club events includemonthly coffee mornings and birthday parties, weekly playgroups, craft activ-ities and more. For more information, visit www.meetup.com/ Connect-the-Tots-Club.

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

PUBLIC SPEAKING WITH TOASTMASTERS The Naples ToastmastersClub meets the first and third Tuesdays of every month. Meetings are held atthe 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. Formore information, contact Ron Nacianceno at 081-568-1746 or 335-760-4446.Also check out the group’s Facebook page, Fil-Am Naples.

THE U.S. MILITARY RETIREE ASSOCIATION OF SOUTHERN ITALY(USMRA-SI) is the only association in Southern Italy representing the inter-ests of U.S. retired military personnel and their survivors. If you are not amember and are eligible, please join the USMRA-SI at usmra-si.tripod.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. Weoffer weekly park/pool days, a moms’ night out and field trips to explore BellaNapoli and beyond! Interested? Need more information? Considering home-schooling? 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.poodle@gmail.com.

REGISTER FOR GRADUATE DEGREE ON-SITE PROGRAMS TheUniversity of Oklahoma offers the Master of Human Relations on-site gradu-ate degree program. Courses meet in a series of four evenings and one week-end. For more information, contact the OU office at DSN: 626-6672 or visitthe office at Capodichino in the Admin 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.

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.

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 Fellowship andBible Study (6-7 a.m.) in the hospital galley.

SURE START is a unique program committed to providing the highest quali-ty of education for command-sponsored children of enlisted personnel (prior-ity to E1-E4) who are 4 years old by Sept. 1. FMI, call Karen Rodrigues at081-811-4682 or the school at 081-811-4037.

CARNEY PARK LADIES GOLF ASSOCIATION meets at 9 a.m. Mondays.All skill levels welcome. Discounted play with membership. FMI, call CarolBorkowski at 081-804-3345, or Carney Park Golf Course at 081-526-4296.

EDIS SCREENINGS NOW AVAILABLE Room W09, Support Site VillageForum. For eligible children who have not reached their third birthday. If youare concerned about your child’s development, contact EDIS at 081-811-4676.

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

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

LAS VEGAS, PG-13, Cast: Morgan Freeman, RobertDe Niro, Michael Douglas, Kevin Kline, Mary

Steenburgen. Comedy, 104 min. Billy, Paddy, Archie,and Sam have been best friends since childhood. Sowhen Billy, the group's sworn bachelor, finally proposesto his thirty-something (of course) girlfriend, the fourhead to Las Vegas with a plan to stop acting their ageand relive their glory days. However, upon arriving, thefour quickly realize that the decades have transformedSin City and tested their friendship in ways they neverimagined. The Rat Pack may have once played theSands and Cirque du Soleil may now rule the Strip, butit's these four who are taking over Vegas.

FROZEN, PG, Cast: Kristen Bell, Idina Menzel,Jonathan Groff, Josh Gad, Santino Fontana.

Animation, Family 108 min. Fearless optimist Annasets off on an epic journey-teaming up with ruggedmountain man Kristoff and his loyal reindeer Sven tofind her sister Elsa, whose icy powers have trapped thekingdom of Arendelle in eternal winter. EncounteringEverest-like conditions, mystical trolls and a hilarioussnowman named Olaf, Anna and Kristoff battle the ele-ments in a race to save the kingdom.

ENDER’S GAME, PG-13, Cast: Asa Butterfield,Hailee Steinfeld, Harrison Ford, Ben Kingsley. Sci-

Fi/Fantasy, Adaptation, Action/Adventure,Action/Adventure 114 min. In the near future, a hos-tile alien race called the Formics has attacked Earth.If not for the legendary heroics of International FleetCommander Mazer Rackham, all would have beenlost. In preparation for the next attack, the highlyesteemed Colonel Hyrum Graff and the InternationalMilitary are training only the best young minds tofind the future Mazer. Ender Wiggin, a shy but strate-gically brilliant boy, is recruited to join the elite.Arriving at Battle School, Ender quickly and easilymasters increasingly difficult challenges and simula-tions, distinguishing himself and winning respectamongst his peers. Ender is soon ordained by Graff asthe military’s next great hope, resulting in his promo-tion to Command School. Once there, he’s trained byMazer Rackham himself to lead his fellow soldiersinto an epic battle that will determine the future ofEarth and save the human race

THOR: THE DARK WORLD, PG-13, Cast: ChrisHemsworth, Natalie Portman, Tom Hiddleston,

Stellan Skarsgard, Idris Elba. Action/Adventure, 112min. The adventures of Thor, the Mighty Avenger, con-tinue as he battles to save Earth and all the NineRealms from a shadowy enemy that predates the uni-verse itself. In the aftermath of Marvel's "Thor" and"Marvel's The Avengers," Thor fights to restore orderacross the cosmos, but an ancient race led by thevengeful Malekith returns to plunge the universeback into darkness. Faced with an enemy that evenOdin and Asgard cannot withstand, Thor mustembark on his most perilous and personal journey yet,one that will reunite him with Jane Foster and forcehim to sacrifice everything to save us all.

FREE BIRDS, PG, Cast: Owen Wilson, WoodyHarrelson, Amy Poehler, Dan Fogler, Lesley Nicol.

Animation, 85 min. In this hilarious, adventurous

buddy comedy for audiences of all ages, directed byJimmy Hayward, two turkeys from opposite sides of thetracks must put aside their differences and team up totravel back in time to change the course of history - andget turkey off the Thanksgiving menu for good.

THE HUNGER GAMES: CATCHING FIRE, PG-13, Cast: Jennifer Lawrence, Josh Hutcherson, Liam

Hemsworth, Elizabeth Banks, Woody Harrelson.Action/Adventure, 146 min. The film begins asKatniss Everdeen has returned home safe after win-ning the 74th Annual Hunger Games along with fel-low tribute Peeta Mellark. Winning means that theymust turn around and leave their family and closefriends, embarking on a "Victor's Tour" of the districts.Along the way Katniss senses that a rebellion is sim-mering, but the Capitol is still very much in control asPresident Snow prepares the 75th Annual HungerGames (The Quarter Quell) - a competition that couldchange Panem forever.

THE FIFTH ESTATE, R, Cast: BenedictCumberbatch, Daniel Brhl, Anthony Mackie, David

Thewlis, Alicia Vikander. Drama, 128 min. Triggeringour age of high-stakes secrecy, explosive news leaksand the trafficking of classified information,WikiLeaks forever changed the game. Now, in a dra-matic thriller based on real events, the film revealsthe quest to expose the deceptions and corruptions ofpower that turned an Internet upstart into the 21stcentury's most fiercely debated organization. Thestory begins as WikiLeaks founder Julian Assangeand his colleague Daniel Domscheit-Berg team up tobecome underground watchdogs of the privileged andpowerful. On a shoestring, they create a platform thatallows whistleblowers to anonymously leak covertdata, shining a light on the dark recesses of govern-ment secrets and corporate crimes. Soon, they arebreaking more hard news than the world's most leg-endary media organizations combined. But whenAssange and Berg gain access to the biggest trove ofconfidential intelligence documents in U.S. history,they battle each other and a defining question of ourtime: what are the costs of keeping secrets in a freesociety-and what are the costs of exposing them?"

THE COUNSELOR, R, Cast: Michael Fassbender,Penlope Cruz, Cameron Diaz, Javier Bardem, Brad

Pitt. Suspense/Thriller, 117 min. A lawyer seems tohave it all, with fast cars, a gorgeous house, a beautifulfianc and a lifestyle most people would envy. His hubrisleads him to enter into what he assumes will be a one-time drug deal, but he's not going to get off that easy.Now the counselor doesn't know who to trust, and hismistake will lead to betrayal, murder and disaster.

ESCAPE PLAN, R, Cast: Sylvester Stallone, ArnoldSchwarzenegger, Curtis Jackson, Jim Caviezel, Amy

Ryan. Ray Breslin. Action/Adventure 116 min. Theworld's foremost authority on structural security,agrees to take on one last job: breaking out of an ultra-secret, high-tech facility called "The Tomb." But whenhe is wrongly imprisoned, he must recruit fellowinmate Emil Rottmayer to help devise a daring, near-ly impossible plan to escape from the most protectedand fortified prison ever built.

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, Dec. 64:30 p.m. Frozen (3D)4 p.m. The Hunger

Games: Catching Fire, PG-13

6 p.m. Last Vegas, PG-13,Premiere Showing

7 p.m. The Fifth Estate, R

Saturday, Dec. 73 p.m. Frozen, PG (3D)4 p.m. Free Birds, PG6 p.m. Thor: The Dark

World, PG-13,7 p.m. Ender’s Game,

PG-13

Sunday, Dec. 83 p.m. Frozen, PG 4 p.m. Last Vegas, PG-136 p.m. The Hunger

Games: Catching Fire, PG-13

7 p.m. The Counselor, R

Monday, Dec. 9Closed, No Movies

Tuesday, Dec. 10Closed, No Movies

Wednesday, Dec. 114:30 p.m. Last Vegas, PG-136 p.m. The Hunger

Games: CatchingFire, PG-13

7 p.m. Escape Plan, R,Last Showing

Thursday, Dec. 124:30 p.m. Frozen, PG6 p.m. Ender’s Game,

PG-137 p.m. The Fifth Estate, R

Friday, Dec. 13 4:30 p.m. The Hobbit:

TheDesolation ofSmaug, PG13 (3D)

6:30 p.m. The Hobbit:TheDesolation ofSmaug, PG13

Movie Descriptions No Children Under 10

Admitted to R-Rated Movies

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

www.uso.it

WEEKEND TOURS

USO DAILY TOURS

Dec. 12-15Christmas Markets in Northern Italy . .€345

Dec. 20-27Med Christmas Cruise . . . . . . . . . . . . .€717

Dec. 24-25Christmas in Rome . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .€187

Jan. 18-19Florence and Pisa . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .€178

TOURS OPeN TO BOTH U.S. MiLiTARy

AND NATO i.D. CARD HOLDeRS

Dec. 7 Catacombs of ST. Gennaro .... €40Dec. 8 Wine Tasting and

Tombola Night........................ €44Dec. 14 Naples Underground and

Christmas Alley.......................€40Dec. 15 A Day at the SPA in

Contursi .................................. €59Dec. 21 Salerno Christmas Lights ..... €25Dec. 22 Rome of the Caesars .............. €57

MMOREORE IINSIDENSIDE PPAGEAGE……

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Healthy meals can positively impact a child’s ability to learn.The Support Site schools use the NEX School Lunch Program tooffer a healthy lunch every school day for its students.

In order to ensure all children have access to healthy mealsoffered at the schools, Department of Defense DependentSchools, NEX, and the School Liaison Office offer free orreduced price lunch for qualified families under the UnitedStates Department of Agriculture (USDA).

Free lunches are available to those who qualify, along withreduced lunches priced at $.40. Community members can sub-mit applications, with a copy of your family household incomeand Leave and Earnings Statement (LES) for the currentmonth, to the Naples school liaison officer, Annise Winslow. Theapplication form may be obtained from the School’sAdministrative Offices. Some common questions regarding freeand reduced lunches are:

Do I need to fill out an application for each child?No. Use one Free and Reduced Price School Meal application

for all students in your household. Please ensure that you havecompletely filled the application form as we cannot approve anincomplete application. Return the completed application toAnnise.Winslow@eu.navy.mil

Who can get free or reduced priced meals?Your child may receive free or reduced priced meals if your

household’s gross household income is within the establishedFederal Income Eligibility Guideline limits outlined in the fol-lowing table:

My child’s application was approved last year. Do I need to fillout another one?

Yes. Your child’s application is only good for that school yearand for the first 30 days of the following school year. You mustsubmit a newly completed application for all subsequent schoolyears.

I get WIC; can my child get free meals? Children in households participating in WIC may be eligible

for free or reduced price meals. Please complete an applicationto determine your eligibility to the program.

Will the information I give be checked? Yes, and we may also ask you to send written proof.

If I don’t qualify now, may I apply later? Yes, you may apply at any time during the school year. For

example, children with a parent or guardian who becomesunemployed may become eligible for free and reduced pricemeals if the household income drops below the income limit.

May I apply if someone in my household is not a U.S. citizen?Yes. You or your child do not have to be U.S. citizens to quali-

fy for free or reduced price meals.

Who should I include as members of my household?You must include all people living in your household, related or

not (such as grandparents, other relatives, or friends) who shareincome and expenses. You must include yourself and all childrenliving with you. If you live with other people who are economi-cally independent (for example, people who you do not support,who do not share income with you or your children, and who paya pro-rated share of expenses), do not include them.

What if my income is not always the same? List the amount that you normally receive prior to deductions

taken out. For example, if you normally gross $1,000 eachmonth, but you missed some work last month and only grossed$900, put down that you made $1000 per month. If you normal-ly get overtime, include it, but do not include it if you only workovertime sometimes. If you have lost a job or had your hours orwages reduced, use your current income.

Are there any military benefits not considered as income?If you reside overseas, currently two military benefits are NOT

considered as income: overseas housing allowance (OHA) andcost of living allowance (COLA).

For additional questions about the free and reduced pricelunch program, please contact your school liaison officer atDSN: 629-6549 or 081-811-6549.

By Annise Winslow, School Liaison Officer

Recently, I went on a trip toBarcelona, Spain with my family.I really wanted to visit Spain tosee a new place and explore moreof Europe. I specifically wantedto visit Barcelona because I loveart and architecture, andBarcelona has the famousPicasso Museum. We stayed inan apartment close to LasRamblas Street, where manymuseums and famous buildingsare located. It’s in the old part ofthe city. My favorite buildingswere designed by Gaudi, anamazing architect who lived inSpain a long time ago. His archi-tecture continues to amaze peo-ple today. One of his most famousdesigns is the La SagradaFamilia, a church in Barcelona.Casa Batlló and Casa Mila werealso Gaudi works. His architec-ture was a little too crazy formost people during his lifetime,but he was appreciated later as agenius. Our trip to Barcelonawas a lot of fun and also veryinspiring. My favorite part wasexploring Casa Batlló.

This ongoing series inPanorama showcases thewriting of children andteenagers who are part ofNaples' U.S. and NATO mili-tary community.Submissions can be emailedto naplespanorama@eu.navy.mil. Please includethe name of the author,along with his or her age.Submissions must be thework of the student or child.

By Ferdinando Johnston (age 9)

Kids Talk: My Trip to Barcelona

Submit to Kids Talk

Do You Qualify for Free orReduced School Meals?

SY 2013/2014 Income Eligibility GuidenlinesHousehold

SizeReduced Price Meals Free Meals

2 35,853 2,988 25,194 2,1003 45,159 3,764 31,733 2,6454 54,464 4,539 38,272 3,1905 64,770 5,315 44,811 3,7356 73,075 6,090 51,350 4,2807 82,381 6,866 57,889 4,8258 91,686 7,641 64,428 5,369

Annual Monthly Annual Monthly

Ferdinando and Simone Johnston hang out in a park in front of theGaudi-designed La Sagrada Familia Church in Barcelona. (Photo bySimona Johnston)

The All European committee voted for threeNaples High School girls to be selected forthe 24 player female volleyball team. Therewere 370 players competing for the spots inall of Europe, including Bahrain, Belgium,England, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands,Spain and Turkey. The selection highlightsaccomplishments throughout the season.

Junior Aundrea Hall, who put forth a solidseason with 78 kills, 16 aces and 8 blocks, waschosen to be on the 2nd team All Europeanteam. Be on the lookout for some great thingscoming from this player next season.

Senior Carina Cusumano was a dominant

force on the back row for the Wildcats whereshe plays libero. Her 256 season digs, 22serving aces and 45 kills lead her to be select-ed to the 1st team All-European team. Shehas proven to be one of the most consistentplayers on the Lady Wildcat squad and willbe greatly missed next season.

The two-time Division II Tournament MVP,senior Victoria Krause, was also selected tothe 1st team All European team. Her leader-ship was evident on and off the courtthroughout the season. Victoria had an out-standing 223 kills for the season, 48 servingaces and 126 digs to help lead the LadyWildcats to their 3rd straight Division IIChampionship.

Three Selected to All-EuropeanGirls Volleyball TeamFrom Naples American High School

Except for those living at the Support Site and Capodichino,bottled water is recommended. Treated water is provided freeof charge at a dispenser located outside the Capodichino eastparking garage. All economy leases negotiated through theHousing office have a bottle water clause, which requires thelandlord to provide bottled water. Work with landlords to haveany water holding tanks disinfected twice a year and ensureyour tap water is disconnected from non-permitted wells andconnected only to the city water system.

Bottled WaterAdvisory

By MC2 Eva-Marie Ramsaran, NAVFAC EURAFSWA Public Affairs

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US Naval Academy Lookingfor Reserve Instructors

The U.S. Naval Academy is looking for quali-fied Navy Reserve officers, especially at theranks of lieutenant and lieutenant command-er, with at least a master’s degree in an appro-priate academic discipline to instruct in desig-nated academic departments for Fall 2014 andto serve as outstanding military role modelsand mentors for midshipmen.

Recall opportunities will be considered for thefollowing disciplines: cyber security, informa-tion systems, and information technology; elec-trical engineering, computer engineering, gen-eral engineering, nuclear engineering,mechanical engineering, naval architecture,ocean engineering, aerospace engineering, andcontrol systems engineering; mathematics,chemistry, physics, computer science, andoceanography; political science, economics,English, history, and foreign languages,including Spanish, French, German, Russian,Arabic, Chinese, or Japanese.

Interested Navy Reservists should email thefollowing to reserve.recall@usna.edu:

- A cover letter that states which discipline(s)you are applying for and your qualificationsfor the position.

- A resume of experience (academic, profes-sional, and naval experience, including anyrecent mobilizations, recalls, or extendedactive duty periods).

- A full-length khaki photo. To receive full consideration, interested offi-

cers for Academic Year 2014-2015 should applyno later than Dec. 15. Officers selected will berecalled to active duty and assigned orders foran officer-instructor tour, not to exceed threeyears, commencing July 2014. Recalled officerswill remain on the reserve active status listand will remain eligible for promotion consid-eration before reserve selection boards.

Selections will be made only after USNAplacement officers are confident that USNAbillets will not be filled from the active dutypool of potential officer instructors. Applicantswill be made aware of their selection status bymid-April 2014. Final arrangements are con-tingent upon PCS funding being availablethrough the Navy.

By Capt. Linda J. Beltra and Lt. Teng K. Ooi

(Photo courtesy of U.S. Naval Academy)

More and more service mem-bers, their families and mem-bers of the community areturning to over-the-countersupplements for disease pre-vention, performance en -hancement, and muscle build-ing. Certain supplements, likeprenatal vitamins in pregnan-cy or vitamin D for the treat-ment of a deficiency, are rou-tinely prescribed by pro viders.Others are self-prescribed andcarry some degree of risk.

It may be the looming weigh-ins, the desire to be appealingto your partner or potentialpartner, fear of illness, or thepursuit of an optimal level ofhealth that encourages theuse of supplementation, but itis important to research yoursupplement to ensure that it’ssafe and being used in anappropriate manner. Supple -

Ask the Doc: How do I knowthat my supplements are safe?By Lt. Elizabeth Fidler,

U.S. Naval Hospital Naplesments are not tested or regu-lated by the Food and DrugAdministration (FDA). Thus,their safety or any claimedbenefits are unproven.

Some supplements can bedownright harmful. Recentconcerns related to soldierdeaths have resulted in GNCand other military outletsremoving products containing1 , 3 - d i m e t h y l a m y l a m i n e(DMAA), a weight loss andbodybuilding agent, fromtheir shelves.

If you are unsure about thesafety of your supplement orhave questions about its use,please visit the Department ofDefense’s Human Per -formance Resource Center athttp://hprc-online.org. Thewebsite contains importantinformation about healthylifestyle changes, tips on well-ness, and resources for yourfamily.

We are always here to help.

If you have questions or con-cerns about supplement safetyor are starting a new weightloss program, consult yourMedical Home Port Team bycalling 081-811-6000 duringbusiness hours or throughsecured messaging atwww.Relayhealth.com.

In the event of an emergency or to report a crime,please call the Emergency Dispatch Center at

081-568-4911 or 5911.(On-Base Dial 9-1-1)

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

A number ofthe ship's tre -mors are vague-ly imprinted inmy mind, but Iremember onejolt quite vividly.As I was run-ning down thep a s s a g e w a ytoward my bat-tle station, ano -ther torpedo orbomb hit andshook the shipseverely.

I was knockedoff balance andthrough the logroom door. I gotup a little dazedand immediatelydarted down theladder below thearmored deck. Iforgot my firstaid kit.

By then theship was al readylisting. Therewere a few mendown below who look ed dumbfounded and wondered outloud, "What's going on?" I felt around my shoulder in greatalarm. No first aid kit! Being out of uniform is one thing, butbeing at a battle station without proper equipment is morethan embarrassing.

After a minute or two below the armored deck, we heardanother bugle call, then the bosun's whistle followed by theboatswain's chant, "Abandon ship...Abandon ship."

We scampered up the ladder. As I raced toward the openside of the deck, an officer stood by a stack of life pre-servers and tossed the jackets at us as we ran by. When Ireached the open deck, the ship was listing precipitously. Ithought about the huge amount of ammunition we had onboard and that it would surely blow up soon. I wanted toget away from the ship fast, so I discarded my life jacket. Ididn't want a Mae West slowing me down.

Another thing that jolted my memory was how rough thebeach on Ford Island was. The day previous, I had beenpart of a fire and rescue party dispatched to fight a smallfire on Ford Island. The fire was out by the time we gotthere but I remember distinctly the rugged beach, so I tieddouble knots in my shoes whereas just about everyone elsekicked theirs off.

I was tensely poised for a running dive off the partiallyexposed hull when the ship lunged again and threw me offbalance. I ended up with my bottom sliding across anddown the barnacle encrusted bottom of the ship.

When the ship had jolted, I thought we had been hit byanother bomb or torpedo, but later it was determined thatthe mooring lines snapped which caused the 21,000-tonship to jerk so violently as she keeled over.

Nevertheless, after I bobbed up to the surface of the waterto get my bearings, I spotted a motor launch with acoxswain fishing men out of the water with his boot hook.I started to swim toward the launch. After a few strokes, ahail of bullets hit the water a few feet in front of me in linewith the launch. As the strafer banked, I noticed the bigred insignias on his wing tips. Until then, I really had notknown who attacked us. At some point, I had heard some-one shout, "Where did those Germans come from?" I quick-ly decided that a boat full of men would be a more likelystrafing target than a lone swimmer, so I changed courseand hightailed it for Ford Island.

I reached the beach exhausted and as I tried to catch mybreath, another pharmacist's mate, Gordon Sumner, fromthe Utah, stumbled out of the water. I remember how elat-ed I was to see him. There is no doubt in my mind thatbewilderment, if not misery, loves company. I remember Ifelt guilty that I had not made any effort to recover my firstaid kit. Sumner had his wrapped around his shoulders.

While we both tried to get our wind back, a jeep camespeeding by and came to a screeching halt. One of the twoofficers in the vehicle had spotted our Red Cross brassardsand hailed us aboard. They took us to a two- or three-storyconcrete BOQ (bachelor officer's quarters) facingBattleship Row to set up an emergency treatment stationfor several oil-covered casualties strewn across the con-crete floor. Most of them were from the capsized or flamingbattleships. It did not take long to exhaust the supplies inSumner's bag.

For more of Soucy’s story or that of others, as well asphoto collections, fact sheets, and ships present, visit theNaval History and Heritage Command at www.history.navy.mil.

Continued from Page 1

REMEMBERING PEARL HARBOR

Image courtesy of Naval History and HeritageCommand

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In the event of anemergency or toreport a crime, please call the

Emergency DispatchCenter at

081-568-4911 or 5911.

(On-Base Dial 9-1-1)

Italian law requires all foreign personnel working or living within Italy, other thanan active-duty member under military orders, to obtain a Sojourner Permit withineight days of arrival in Italy. This is different from a visa, which is merely an approvalfor entry into the country.

All applicants over 14 years of age must apply in person, as each person's signatureis required at the time of application.

NATIONALS OF ANY STATE OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITY COMING TOITALY DO NOT REQUIRE ANY VISA OR SOJOURNER PERMIT.

As part of the Area Orientation process, the U.S. Region Legal Service Office (RLSOEURAFSWA) assists in the preparation and oversees the acquisition of the SojournerPermit for all personnel attached to U.S. Navy commands in the Naples area. Armyand Air Force personnel stationed at JFC must apply through the Carabiniere at theJFC Provost Marshall's Office, Building L.

Contact Connie Henderson, RLSO EURAFSWA liaison advisor, at 081-568-4639 formore information.

Obtaining your Sojourner Permit

The Center for Personal and ProfessionalDevelopment (CPPD) released the 2014 edition of theNaval Leader Planning Guide (NLPG) Dec 2.

Commands can download the PDF version free-of-charge from Navy Knowledge Online under theLeadership tab. Users can also download a file thatcan be imported into Microsoft Outlook that will pop-ulate personal calendars with the dates found in theproduct. Commands are authorized to use the down-loaded source files to arrange for printing at localfacilities to satisfy unit-level requests for theresource.

"CPPD is pleased to provide this year's NavalLeader Planning Guide for use by the entire Navyand Marine Corps team," said Capt. John Newcomer,CPPD's commanding officer. "We heard you; we tookyour feedback from last year and implementedchanges. I'm confident that the information in the

planning guide will assist Sailors in their daily rou-tines and keep them focused on achieving current andfuture goals by helping them develop personally andprofessionally."

The NLPG brings together a large amount of infor-mation in a compact, portable format. This year's edi-tion includes a 15-month calendar (January 2014 toMarch 2015), a complete list of CPPD courses andservices, and contact information for all CPPD learn-ing sites and Navy College Offices around the world.Also included are the Principles of Naval Leadership,and Navy and Marine Corps Selection Board and fit-ness report/evaluation schedules. NLPG also includesa directory of community managers and technicaladvisers at Navy Personnel Command and a map ofthe world with corresponding time zones.

The 2014 product includes the latest Chief of NavalOperations (CNO) Professional Reading Program list,as well as the Marine Corps Professional ReadingProgram list updated for 2014.

By MCC Jayme Pastoric

CPPD Releases 2014 NavalLeader Planning Guide

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In the Spotlight

HN Tyler DillonHospitalman Tyler Dillon was born and raised in ruralCanton, Ill. He joined the Navy in 2011 after graduatingfrom Canton High School. Upon completion of recruittraining, he attended Hospital Corpsman A-School inSan Antonio. His class was one of the first at the newJoint Services Medical Education and Training Campus.He selected orders to report to U.S. Naval HospitalNaples from there. He currently works in the AmbulatoryProcedures and Post-Anesthesia Care Unit where hecares for patients before and after their surgical proce-dures. During staffing shortfalls, he also worked closelywith the culinary specialists in the hospital’s galley.Dillon is an active member of the command’s JuniorEnlisted Association. When he is not at work, he enjoystraveling around Europe and is an avid mountain bikerwho is always pushing his skill level. When asked abouthis favorite pastime he replies, “exploring Europe withmy girlfriend and meeting new friends along the way.”His current goals include continuing his collegeeducation, a transfer to NSA Bahrain, and applying to amedical commissioning program.

CDR JOHN MORONEYCmdr. John Moroney’s quiet demeanorbelies his interesting background. Chicagoborn and raised, he first served the Navyas a Surface Warfare Officer for 6 yearsbefore entering medical school at LoyolaUniversity in Chicago. After training inObstetrics and Gynecology at the thenNaval Medical Center Bethesda, he wenton to complete a fellowship in GynecologicOncology at the M.D. Anderson CancerCenter in Houston. For the past four yearshe has been with the Air Force at WrightPatterson AFB in Dayton, Ohio. His primary interests are “healthy momsand babies and... stomping out cancer.”Moroney is busy in clinic and on the inpatient ward. When not at the hospital,he enjoys exploring Italy and beyond withhis wife, Megan, and four children.

LT RENE QUEZADA “The Navy has given me lots of opportunities tochallenge myself, broaden my scope of practice andtravel the world.” A recent selectee to the NurseCorps Strategic Planning Committee, Lt. ReneeQuezada will stay true to her ideas of opportunityand scope of practice, and globally impact NavyMedicine over the next three years. Commissionedthrough the Nurse Candidate Program, Quezadais a Washington State nursing graduate who hascommitted her career to labor & delivery. Certifiedas an international lactation consultant, interme-diate fetal monitoring instructor and trained inObstetric ultrasound, she is recognized as anexpert in the field of nursing obstetrics. Nostranger to deployment, Quezada is responsible foreducating more than 5,000 Haitian and Columbiannationals in women’s health issues, in addition toserving seven other countries aboard USS IwoJima (LHD 7) during Operation ContinuingPromise. Proudly supported by her two year olddaughter, Mila, and spouse, Jacob, Quezada looksforward to applying for a spot in the competitiveNurse Corps midwifery program this year.

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Jayme Orsi serves food to Andrew Kim during the USO's Taste of Home "Thanksgiving edition" dinner forsingle and unaccompanied Sailors at the Fellowship Hall on Capodichino, Nov. 21. Food donations andvolunteers from the community made it possible to serve the junior service members. (Photo by Nancy Tostado)

More than 200single andunaccompaniedSailors gather forhome-cookedThanksgivingmeals prepared bychapel membersand volunteers atthe U.S. NavalHospital Naplesgalley, Nov. 26.Chapel staff,volunteers andProtestant Womenof the Chapelmembers servedthe Thanksgivingmeals during'OperationBarracksOutreach.' (Photo by Cmdr. Don Biadog, Jr.)

Thanksgiving CelebrationsHeld for Single Sailors

To find out what positions are cur-rently open, please contact ourfront desk at DSN 626-5409 or com-mercial 081-568-5409. Copies ofvacancy announcements will beposted at the Human ResourcesOffice, located in the Admin Ibuilding at Capodichino, first floor.The customer service hours areMonday through Friday, from 8a.m. to 3 p.m. The Fleet and FamilySupport Center (FFSC) at SupportSite will also have vacancyannouncements and they can beeasily viewed the HRO Website:http://cnic.navy.mil/regions/cnreurafswa/about/Jobs.html

Applications are accepted at theSecurity Pass and ID Office atCapodichino, or at the HRO, located inAdmin 1, Capodichino, or by mailing to:HRO, PSC 817 Box 29, FPO AE 09622,or at Fleet and Family Service Center(FFSC) located on the TLA first floor, atSupport Site. HRO must receive mailedapplications by closing date of thevacancy announcement.

PLEASE NOTE: Customer serviceoperation hours for the following HROservices are Monday, Wednesday andFriday from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. and from1 p.m. to 3 p.m.:• ID/CAC Cards (DD1172-2)• Requests for an Official Passport

(DD1056)• Logistical Support Letters• Work Certificates

ly "Meet & Greet" at the SupportSite food court area. Please feelfree to come by, pick up a copy ofa vacancy announcement thatyou may be interested in apply-ing for, or ask questions. If theHRO representative is unable toprovide you a response, he or shewill bring the question back tothe HRO office and you will beprovided an answer or a callback the same day. The next"Meet & Greet" is from 8-9 a.m.Dec. 16.

NON-APPROPRIATED FUND(NAF) POSITIONS

Fleet & Family Readiness NAFLocal Naples job announcementswithin CNREURAFSWA may beviewed at: www.cnic. navy.mil/regions/cnreurafswa/about/jobs.html.The necessary application formsare also available online. Forany questions you have, you mayreach us at 081-568-5612/4164.The applications may beemailed to CNREURAFSWA_NRBO_N9_Personnel@eu.navy.mil.

NSA NAPLES U.S. POSITIONS, MWR OPENCONTINUOUS POSITIONS

Education Aid/Technician,CY-1702-I/II, ANN#14-005,(Mul tiple Positions) regular fulltime (Eligible for Post Allow -ance) part time & flexible, ChildDevelopment Centers, SchoolAge Care, Youth Programs,Teen Center and Youth SportsCapodichino/Support Site. Prov -ides appropriate developmentalcare and instruction for chil-dren and youth ranging in agefrom six weeks to eighteenyears in a Child and YouthProgram setting Performs rou-tine, day-to-day care of infantsand children ranging from6weeks to 5 years old. Assem -bles of gathers materials andequipment necessary to executeSchool Age Care for childrenranging from 6 years old to 9years old, School-Age Care Pre-Teen for children ranging from10 years old to 12 years old,Teen Center Program for chil-dren ranging form 13 years oldto 18 years old. Receives andreleases children to/fromauthoriz ed parents, guidance.Recreation Aid, NF-0189-01,ANN#12-002, flexible, Auto/Skills Center, Support Site.Provides information concerningfacility, operation and regula-tions. Ensures adherence to reg-ulations and safety procedures.Recreation Aid, NF-0189-01(Theater Concessionaire) ANN#13-015, flexible, Reel TimeTheater II, Support Site. Thisposition transacts the sale ofrefreshments at the theatersnack bar.Recreation Aid, NF-0189-01,ANN#13-035, flexible FitnessBranch, Capodichino/SupportSite. Performs maintenance onvarious types of recreation andathletic equipment to ensure thatall equipment is in good conditionand safe for patron use.

U.S. POSITIONSNOTE: CONUS hires currentlyresiding in the Naples/Gaetacommuting areas must applythrough USAJOBS in order toreceive consideration.

CLOSING DATE: Dec. 12Program Analyst, GS-0343-14, ANN#EUR14-721336-EG,Full Time Permanent

CLOSING DATE: Dec. 19Program Analyst, GS-0343-13, ANN#EUR14-717552-AV,Full Time PermanentSupv Equipment, Facilities &Services Specialist, GS-2150-13,ANN#EUR14-720114-AV, FullTime PermanentSupv IT Specialist, GS-2210-12, ANN#EUR14-707291-JC,Full Time PermanentSecretary (O/A), GS-0318-06KPP GS-0318-07 KPP GS-0318-08 OR GS-0318-07 KPP GS-0318-08 OR GS-0318-08,ANN#EUR14-718254-AG, FullTime Permanent. Area of con-sideration: Local NSA perma-nent employees only.

LOCAL NATIONALS (LN)POSITIONS

NoneIf you have any questions, con-tact the front desk at 081-568-5409. You will be contactedwithin 24 hours, so please besure to provide your contactinformation. Thank you and weappreciate your input, whethernegative or positive so that wecan find ways to improve theHRO services or continue to pro-vide excellent service. As areminder, an HRO representa-tive is available for the bi-week-

Ann#1300023U Sales Clerk/CL/NF-01/FPT- Open UntilFilled. Pay Rate: $8.00-$9.50.Responsible for selling generalmerchandise to customers andensuring merchandise is prop-erly stocked and displayed forthe Cosmetics, Health &Personal Care, Sporting Goods,Garden, Christmas Shop , Pets,and Cough and Cold depart-ments.Ann#13000241 Sales Clerk/SL/NF-01/FPT- Open UntilFilled. Pay Rate: $8.00-$9.50.Responsible for selling generalmerchandise to customers andensuring merchandise is prop-erly stocked and displayed forthe Jewelry, Mens, Ladies,Shoes, Cosmetics, Handbags,and Children’s departments.Ann#130001L4 Store Worker/W3/NA-02/Flex – Open UntilFilled. Pay Rate: $10.23.Performs various duties includ-ing loading/unloading merchan-dise and cart retrieval in anExchange store, storeroomand/or location.Ann#130001T2 SecurityGuard/52/NF-01/Flex. OpenUntil Filled. Pay Rate: $9.00-$11.00. Ensures enforcement ofsecurity measures; conductsinspections; prepares reportsconcerning security related inci-dents, etc. Ann#130003WN LP/ SafetyInvestigative Asst (Trainee)/52/NF-01/Flex–Open Until Fil -led Pay Rate: $9.50-$11.00.Respon sible for the protection ofNavy Exchange assets throughinvestigative strategies and theauditing of controls designed toprevent and minimize losspotential.Ann#130004J5 LP/Safety In -vestigator (Detective)/52/NF-02/RFT. Open Until Filled. PayRate: $9.50-$11.50. Responsible

for the protection of NavyExchange assets through inves-tigative strategies and theauditing of controls designed toprevent and minimize losspotential. Utilizes various sur-veillance techniques.

EARTH & VINE WINE SHOP

Ann#120002QJ Sales Clerk/PS/NF-01/Flex- Open UntilFilled. Pay Rate: $8.00-$9.50Responsible for selling generalmerchandise to customers andensuring merchandise is prop-erly stocked and available.Candidates must be at least 18years old to apply.

GRICIGNANO MINI MARTAnn#12000343 Sales Clerk/MM/NF-01/Flex. Open untilfilled. Pay Rate: $8.00-$9.50.Responsible for selling generalmerchandise to customers andensuring merchandise is prop-erly stocked and available.Candidates must be at least 18years old to apply.

CAPODICHINO NEX MARTAnn#130001NR Sales Clerk/MM/NF-01/Flex- Open UntilFilled. Pay Rate: $8.00-$9.50.Responsible for selling generalmerchandise to customers andensuring merchandise is prop-erly stocked and available.Candidates must be at least 18years old to apply.

ROME EMBASSY MINIMART

Ann#1300024L Sales Clerk/MM/NF-01/Flex- Open UntilFilled. Pay Rate: $8.00-$9.50.Job Summary: Responsible forselling general merchandise tocustomers and ensuring mer-chandise is properly stockedand available. Candidates mustbe at least 18 years old to apply.

Jobs•• ••

Recreation Aid, NF-0189-01ANN#13-128, flexible parttime, Bowling Center, SupportSite. Provides oversight ofactivities and necessary servic-es to authorized patrons.Food Service Worker, NA-7408-04, ANN#13-126 flexiblepart time, Bowling Center,Support Site. Performs a vari-ety of tasks such as grilling orfrying pancakes, hamburgers,hot dogs, bacon, eggs, sausage,by watching while the items arecooking, turning as required;regulating temperature andremoving when done.

NEX EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

Gricignano, Building 2091-BCall 081-813-5253/5254

Hours: Monday throughFriday 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

For a current list of U.S. vacanciesand the on-line application, pleasevisit our website at: https://www.NavyExchange.jobs.

U.S. NAF POSITIONS AVAILABLE

GRICIGNANO MAIN STOREAnn#130002F2 CustomerService Clerk/CS/NF-02/Flex-Open Until Filled. Pay Rate:$8.50-$10.00. Performs a vari-ety of customer service dutiesincluding special orders, foreigncurrency exchange, WesternUnion, merchandise returns,etc.Ann#1300023Z CashierChecker/CC/NF-01/Flex- OpenUntil Filled. Pay Rate: $8.00-$9.50. Associates are engagedin the operation of cash regis-ters to record sales in retailcheckout areas. Ann#13000240 Sales Clerk/HL/NF-01/Flex- Open UntilFilled. Pay Rate: $8.00-$9.50.Responsible for selling generalmerchandise to customers andensuring merchandise is prop-erly stocked and displayed forthe Electronics, Housewares,Domestics, Furniture, and Giftsdepartments.

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HUMAN RESOURCES OFFICE (HRO)

In the event of an emergency or to report acrime, please call the Emergency Dispatch

Center at 081-568-4911 or 5911.(On-Base Dial 9-1-1)