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November 21, 2014 cnic.navy.mil/sigonellaVol. 31 No. 44

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InterACT, DON SAPRO, teach NASSIG Sailors how to respond to sexual assault

NAS SIGONELLA, Sicily (NNS) -- The top civilian leading the fight against sexual assaults in the Navy and Marine Corps visited Naval Air Station (NAS) Sigonella, Nov. 15-19.

Director, Department of the Navy Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Office (DON SAPRO) Jill Loftus returned to Sigonella with the InterACT performance troupe. She also met with base officials and Xiomara Bowes, Sigonella’s Sexual Assault Response Coordinator (SARC) during her visit.

The InterACT program is a nationally-renowned social-justice performance group that performs skits with the goal of teaching all levels of the military and DoD how to effectively intervene in dangerous situations.

According to Cmdr. Daniel Elsass, Officer in Charge (OIC) CNE DET MAST, “The training was interactive, interesting. Although this is a serious topic, they found a way to make it humorous without losing the focus or importance of the message that they are conveying.”

The program runs Sailors through different scenarios and calls upon audience participation to work through scenes. To allow for maximum participation there were six performances at the NAS 1 theater.

“The performance is very refreshing and new. It’s different from the standard Navy general military trainings,” said Bowes. “Because the training is more engaging, Sailors are participants, not just audience members. There seems to be more learning.”

During the show, five performers acted out various scenarios leading to sexual assault, as well as dealing with the aftermath of being a victim. One scene involved several audience members coming to the stage and performing bystander intervention during a fight between a boyfriend and a girlfriend. Participants were asked to find ways to calm the tension between the couple and defuse the argument.

Loftus said "Sailors are more interested in being taught how to intervene rather than being told how to intervene." This program replaces the "No Zebras. No Excuses." program.

Loftus' previous visit in May was focused on discussing the DOD Fiscal Year 2013 Annual Report on Sexual Assault in the Military that was released May 1 to the Senate and House committees on Armed Services.

During a meeting at the Fleet and Family Support Center (FFSC), Miss Loftus mentioned she noticed a positive difference in attitude with the 18-25 year old junior sailors compared to her visit six months ago.

"They were friendlier, displayed a positive and professional attitude," said Noreen Burke,

NAS Sigonella's FFSC director. "The junior sailors in 18-25 age range are statistically the largest population at risk of making destructive decisions. Them having a better attitude reflects recent quality of life changes made over the last six months."

Sexual assault reporting has increased 50 percent in the military since 2013 and is believed to be a result of command’s delivering consistent and effective prevention methods and programs.

Overall, Loftus wants the community to know that leadership in the Navy and the DoD are taking sexual assaults very seriously in hopes of bringing an end to these violent crimes in the military.

BY MC1 TONY D. CURTISNAS Sigonella Public Affairs

Jill Loftus, Director, Dept. of the Navy Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Office (DON SAPRO) meets Capt. Christopher Dennis, commanding officer, Naval Air Station (NAS) Sigonella, Monday. NAS Sigonella provides logistical support for Commander, U.S. 5th and 6th Fleets and NATO forces in the Mediterranean area. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Tony D. Curtis/Released)

Ristorante Bella Etna’s new gazebo latest in galley renovations BY MC3 RAMON GONAS Sigonella Public Affairs

Sailors enjoy a barbeque at the newly opened gazebo in front of Ristorante Bella Etna during a grand opening ceremony (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Ramon G. Go/Released)

NAS SIGONELLA, Sicily– Service members, family and contractors trickle toward Ristorante Bella Etna, lured by the smell of smoked barbeque caught by the breeze outside the entrance. As they continue to follow their noses, they are welcomed by chefs with chicken, hotdogs and hamburgers fresh from the grill and served onto a plate under a brand-new gazebo.

Ristorante Bella Etna enhanced their fine dining by adding an outdoor setting for barbeque and picnics. On Nov. 12, the Naval Air Station (NAS) Sigonella community experienced their first outdoor barbeque meal served at the galley topped with a cake-cutting commemorating Veteran’s Day and the unveiling of the new gazebo.

“About a year ago, we looked at this area thinking this had a lot of potential and the galley crew took it, and ran with it, and far surpassed anybody’s expectations,” said Capt. Christopher Dennis, commanding officer of NAS Sigonella. “It’s gorgeous, the wood work is beautiful, there are new tables, chairs, grill and the floor is awesome.”

Men and women worked hard to plan, design, acquire funding and man power to bring the commanding officer’s vision come to reality. The project consumed three months of work and $400,000.

“It boosts morale,” said Chief Warrant Officer Ronan Basat, NAS Sigonella’s food service officer. “It gives people something to do instead of getting into trouble. They can utilize the gazebo for picnics and barbeque with friends or [for] divisional events.”

Basat also recommends submitting the request form to the galley crew at least five days ahead See 'Galley' page 10

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NASSIG WORSHIP SERVICESROMAN CATHOLICSunday■ 9 a.m. Catholic Mass (naS 1 Chapel)

TuESday, WEdnESday & FRIday■ 11:30 a.m. Catholic Mass (naS 2 Chapel)Sacraments of Reconciliation/Penance precede each Mass

FRIday■ 11:30 a.m. Catholic Mass (naS 1 Chapel)

PROTESTANTnaS 1 ChapelSaTuRday■ 6:30 p.m. Contemporary Worship Services

Sunday■ 12 p.m. Sunday School■ 11 a.m. Traditional Worship

LATTER-DAY SAINTS Sunday at 1:30 p.m. (naS 1 Chapel)Contact: sigonellalds@gmail.com or 624-9049

JEWISH SHABBAT LAY SERVICEFRIday at 5:30 p.m. (naS 1 Chapel)

NIGHT STUDY

■ Italian Class Tuesday at 7 p.m (Classroom at naS 1 Chapel)

■ aa Meetings: MOnday at 5:30 p.m. (naS 1 Chapel) second deck; Thursday at 7 p.m. (naS 2 Chapel)

■ Glee Club Tuesday at 12 p.m. (naS 1 Chapel)

■ awana Club Tuesday at 4:45 p.m (naS 1 Chapel)

naS Sigonella Religious Ministries department Facebook page:https://www.facebook.com/navalairStationSigonella Chapel

Chapel Offices: naS I 095-56-3975, naS II 095-86-9049, dSn: 624-3975, CHAPLAIN DUTY: 335-831-4493 RP DUTY: 335-786-1950

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U.S. NAVAL AIR STATION SIGONELLACommanding OfficerCapt. Chris DennisExecutive OfficerCmdr. Charles G. McKinney IICommand Master ChiefCMDCM Mike Kaszubowski

EDITORIAL

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Charles Dickens said, “It was the best of times, it was the worst of times.” Those immortal words might easily describe the holiday season. On the one hand, the holiday season is marked with family gatherings, sumptuous meals, festive parties, gift-giving, and celebrations of faith. On the other hand, the holiday season can be occasioned by increased stress through marital discord, workplace overload, financial difficulties, and family separation.

During the Winter Safety Stand Down, I suggested that we manage stress by practicing care for family, co-workers, and self. The acronym CARE embodies some helpful watch words to combat depression, conflict, stress, and even suicidal thoughts.

C—Communicate with family and friends during the holiday. For family planning of holiday events, communicate expectations about budgets, dinner menus, gifts for family, etc. Unmet expectations about holiday festivities can lead to great disappointments, culminating outwardly in conflict or inwardly in depression.

A—Appreciate where you have come from and what you have. Instead of nurturing holiday envy, count your blessings and cultivate gratitude for the positives in your life. Grumbling about where this family traveled, or what Johnny got under the tree, never inspires an aura of mental well-being, but only counter-productive pity parties.

R—Respect human limitations and responsible time management. Strive for balance and establish boundaries: learn to say no when it comes too much alcohol, too much food, too much shopping, or too many activities.

E—Enjoy the moment and discover the joy of the holiday traditions. Someone said, “Life is not a problem to be solved, but a gift to be cherished.” The holidays can be inspiring times to enhance personal resiliency, support family togetherness, and rekindle spiritual renewal.

Whether the holidays are the best of times or the worst of times will depend upon the choices we make. My prayer is that you make safe and wise choices that only enrich your happiness during this blessed season. May God bless us with fair winds and following seas for the holidays!

MWR Teen Employment OrientationNAS SIGONELLA, Sicily - Child & Youth Programs / MWR will be hosting a Teen Employment Program Orientation on Dec. 10 from 3 - 5 p.m. at the Child Development Center, building 314 on NAS 1. The Teen Employment Program is open to 14-18 year-old dependents.This program will run from Jan. 16 - March 26.TO BE EMPLOYEED WITH THE TEEN EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM YOU MUST BE ABLE TO PROVIDE THE FOLLOW-ING:- No fee Passport- 1st page visa stamp, and bearer statement- Current Sojourner’s permit or letter - NOT EXPIRED- Copy of Sponsors Official OrderFor more information contact Chris McKibbin at 624-3242 or christopher.mckibbin@eu.navy.mil or Christopher.mckibbin@eu.dodea.edu

Sigonella Sailors lend a helping hand to San Paolo Church in Gravina

GRAVINA DI CATANIA (SICILY) - Sailors from NAS Sigonella (NASSIG) Security department and volunteers from FCGT-Team Italia paint the external railing of the San Paolo Church in Gravina di Catania on Nov. 14 as part of the ongoing NASSIG Public Affairs Office (PAO) Community Relations (COMREL) project. (Photos by Irene Campanella)

VIRGINIA BEACH, VA - The NEX mission is to provide customers quality goods and services at a savings and to support Navy quality of life programs. In order to meet this mission, the NEX Loss Prevention/Safety Department does everything it can to make sure merchandise is paid for when it leaves the store.

During 2013, NEX Loss Prevention/Safety associates investigated and resolved 1,232 shoplifting cases with a total dollar amount of $284,666. Of those cases, 23 percent were juveniles and 19 percent were active duty military. The top departments for shoplifting at the NEX in 2013 were prestige cosmetics, video games, electronics and computer hardware.

The average value for shoplifting cases was $231.“NEX Loss Prevention/Safety associates use many tools in an

effort to apprehend shoplifters or prevent theft before it happens,” said Tom Ruane, Navy Exchange Service Command (NEXCOM) Corporate Loss Prevention/Safety Manager. “However, we still need our customers and associates to be alert to possible theft and report any suspicious activity to NEX management or the Loss Prevention/Safety Manager.”

NEXs worldwide use electronic article surveillance (EAS) systems for electronic and high value merchandise as well as extensive closed circuit surveillance systems (CCTV) to try and deter as well as catch shoplifters. The CCTV systems, coupled with digital video recorders and remote viewing technology, gives the NEX the ability to see everything within the store and identify incidents of theft.

“CCTV is our primary source for theft detection, as 76 percent of our theft cases were developed using CCTV,” said Ruane. “The majority of these theft cases were shoplifting, but we use it extensively for all our investigations. Customers need to think twice before trying to shoplift from a NEX. People caught shoplifting get prosecuted and possibly banned from the NEX or it can end a military career if it’s an active duty service member.”

Seventy percent of NEX profits go to support Navy quality of life programs while the remaining 30 percent is used to build or renovate existing stores. In FY13, NEXCOM gave nearly $52 million to Morale, Welfare and Recreation (MWR).

Shoplifting at the NEX impacts quality of life programsBy Kristine M. sturKieNEXCOM Public Affairs Specialist

Youth Dodgeball Registration Opens--Friday, Nov. 17NAS SIGONELLA, Sicily - Register for Sigonella’s first Youth Dodgeball League starting Monday, Nov. 17. Registration will take place Monday - Friday from 9 a.m. - noon & 1 - 5 p.m. at School Age Care (SAC) in Bldg. 318 on NAS 1. The deadline to register is Friday, Dec. 19.The season will run from Jan. 5 - 31, with the first game to be held on Jan. 10.Youth Sports is looking for fun and energetic volunteers to assist with the season.For more information, please visit www.sigmwr.com or call Youth Sports at 624-1750/1747.

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Need an appointment at the hospital? Call DSN

624-CARE (2273) or commercial 095-56-2273,

M-F: 7:30 a.m. - 4 p.m.

For non-emergent medical questions that arise over the weekend, holidays, or after office

hours, please call 335-578-8077 if you are normally seen

at the hospital or 335-578-8150

if you are normally seen at the Flight Line Clinic.

C A L E N D A R

Nov./Dec.2014

Friday21

Sig Safe7:45 a.m. - 4 p.m.

FFSC

IA Fair10 a.m. - 1 p.m.

FFSC

Saturday22

Palermo6:30 a.m. - 6:30 p.m.

ITT

Family Hike Monti Sarto-rius

8 a.m. - 5 p.m.Outdoor Rec

Sunday23

Milazzo Castle & Vasari Winery

7:15 a.m. - 5 p.m.ITT

Mountain Bike along the

Simeto River8 a.m. - 3 p.m.Outdoor Rec

Monday24

ICR8 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.

FFSC

Tuesday25

ICR8 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.

FFSC

Baby Basics12 - 2 p.m.

FFSC

Wednesday26

ICR8 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.

FFSC

Anger Management Series1 - 3 p.m.

FFSC

Thursday27

Thanksgiving Dinner in Sicily

3 - 11:30 p.m.ITT

28Catania by Night: History

and Wine Tasting4:30 p.m. - midnight

ITT

29Palazzolo Acreide

8 a.m. - 6 p.m.ITT

30Chiaramonte Gulfi & Olive

Oil Tasting8:30 a.m. - 6 p.m.

ITT

Budget Bowling Sundays11 a.m. - 7 p.m.

Sparetime Bowling

DEC 1Command Financial Spe-

cialist Training8 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Dec. 1 - 5 FFSC

2Pre Deployment Class

9 - 11 a.m.FFSC

Post Deployment Class1 - 3 PM

FFSC

3Anger Management Series

1 - 3 p.m.FFSC

4Command Financial Spe-

cialist Forum8 - 9 a.m.

FFSC

Employment Networking-Elevator Speech

9 - 10 a.m.FFSC

5Arrivederci Class

8 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.FFSC

Sig Safe07:45 a.m. - 4 p.m.

FFSCTree Lighting Ceremony

5:30 p.m.Midtown

6Pancake Breakfast with

Santa7 - 9:30 a.m.

Chart Room, NAS 1

Winter Wonderland10 a.m. - 1 p.m.

NAS 1 Gym

7

FFSC: x4291ITT : x4777, x4396

Liberty/Connections/Take 5: x4246, x5602Outdoor Rec: x4777, x4396 Fitness: x4483, x5243

Midtown 2 Theaters: x4248American Red Cross: x4900

Does your command or organization have an event you’d like to see on the Community Calendar? Email us at thesig@eu.navy.mil and let us know!

IMPORTANT EXTENSIONS:

There are two ways to submit feed back to Naval Air Station (NAS) Sigonella Commanding Officer Capt. Chris Dennis.

Visit The Interactive Customer Evaluation (ICE) home page on a One-Net computer at: http://ice.disa.mil, All Sigonella services are found under the Navy Europe Listing in the scroll-down menu.

Also, visit NAS Sigonella's website www.cnic.navy.mil/Sigonella, go to the "About" drop down menu and click on " CO Suggestion Box".

The Signature will anonymously publish comments and responses for the benefit of the Sigonella community. If you are submitting a "BZ", we ask that you provide your name in order for us to properly recognize employee. Please make sure your comments and suggestions are constructive. In other words, "BE NICE ON ICE."

Commanding Officer's Suggestion Box

Comment regarding Customer-Service hours:I'm curious why various customer service centers like MVRO, Housing, and PSD shut down early every week for training. Not all of us have a long lunch to be able to drive between bases; wait in line; conduct business and then return to work. Can these service centers open longer to accommodate those of us who don't get off until at least 1600?

Response: Great observation! I can assure you that providing CO Customer Service remains a priority of mine. Part of achieving CO Customer Service is having adequate time set aside for "training and administration." When properly executed, training and administration allows staffs to share lessons learned to better serve our community. Additionally, closing all the doors allows time to complete without interruption all the administrative work that quickly piles up.

To alleviate customers having to wait around I have reposted the hours and contact information of the service centers you mentioned. I strongly suggest everyone make an appointment or ask a question that may be easily answered without a visit. In the specific case of PSD, everyone's first stop is the Command Pass Coordinator (CPC). In nearly all cases your CPC will alleviate the needless hindrance of waiting at PSD for assistance. As for extending hours of operation at these locations, and, most likely, anywhere else throughout this installation, current funding and manning prevents us from keeping our doors open beyond existing posted service hours. I am sorry that you were inconvenienced, but am grateful you've shared your concerns!

Customer service hours and contact numbers:

MVRO:0745-1545 (Mon., Tues., Thurs., Fri.)0745-1345 (Wed.)Phone: 624-5275

PSD:0900-1600 (Mon., Tues., Thurs., Fri.)0900-1300 (Wed.)Phone: 624-6132**PSD CDO: 335-642-8274****If contacting by phone, please have command leadership call PSD

Housing:0730-1600 (Mon., Tues., Thurs., Fri.)0745-1345 (Wed.)Phone: 624-4387

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U.S. Navy HEADLINESSaint Barbara Festival returns to Paternò Dec. 3-5

PATERNO', Sicily - It’s that time of the year again! The long-awaited annual Santa Barbara Festival will be held in Paternò from Dec. 3 - 5 featuring religious processions, arts and crafts and music entertainment.

Santa Barbara is the patron saint of Paternò. The town’s devotion to Santa Barbara originated in 1576 when she saved the town from a terrible plague epidemic.

Legend has it that Saint Barbara had appeared in a dream to a nun promising to save the town if townspeople would proclaim her as the patron saint. The nun disclosed the dream to the community, who hailed her as the Santa Patrona (patroness saint) right away. A few days later, the plague ended, so Santa Barbara became the official protector of the Paternò community.

Townspeople erected a cathedral to honor her.According to legend Santa Barbara also intervened to stop a terrible Etna eruption in 1780.

The “miracle” occurred after Paternò townspeople carried her relics in procession near the town of Ragalna on the slopes of the volcano.

Saint Barbara is still invoked to grant safety from lightning, thunderstorms, and fires. Since the Middle Age, she has been regarded as the patron saint of those who are in danger of fire or explosions. She is also associated with artillerymen, fire fighters and ordnance disposal personnel. Historically her image was placed on arsenals and powder magazines. In Italian, the ammunition magazine on a war ship is still called Santabarbara.

Festival Schedule HighlightsOn Dec. 3, blank cannon shots announce the beginning of the festival at 8 a.m. In the evening,

the holy procession featuring the saint’s relics kicks off at 7 p.m. leaving from the Chiesa Matrice (the one located on the hill near the Norman castle) and reaching piazza. S. Barbara.

Later, a children’s choir will sing traditional religious chants (Cantate delle corporazioni cittadine) by the “Mulinari” and “Muratori” religious clubs in piazza Indipendenza at 9 p.m. A firework and music show will follow at the end of the celebrations.

The highlight of the festival is on Dec. 4. Celebrations will begin early in the morning with cannon shots and bell ringing at dawn. Later, the statue depicting the saint and her holy relics will be unveiled at 7:30 a.m. (Svelata del Simulacro di S. Barbara). Later at 10 a.m., the statue depicting the saint will be carried out in procession throughout the town center, leaving from via S. Caterina and reaching the Church of Idria (Uscita del Simulacro e delle Reliquie di S. Barbara). A music show by the local

Women leaders needed for Shore Special Programs

MILLINGTON, Tenn. (NNS) -- Career opportunities for active-duty female Sailors are abundant with the Women Ashore program, Navy detailers said Nov. 12.

"There are opportunities for female Sailors to earn their Instructor Navy Enlisted Classification (NEC) (9502), their master training specialist qualification, corrections specialist NEC (9575), or even their Survival, Evasion, Resistance and Escape (SERE) instructor NEC (9505)," said Chief Yeoman (AW) Anna Masterson, detailer, Shore Special Programs.

Currently available billets include:* Instructor Duty at Training Support Center

(TSC) Great Lakes, Illinois. This duty is primarily designated for Navy Military Training Instructors (NMTI). NMTIs at Great Lakes perform essential "Sailorization" functions for thousands of apprentice-level ("A" school) students following their initial accession training at Recruit Training Command. There are currently 17 E-5/E-6 billets available, and those selected will earn a 9505 NEC en route.

* Transient P e r s o n n e l Units (TPU) Ja c k s onv i l l e , F l o r i d a ; N o r f o l k , Virginia; and San Diego. TPUs are responsible for the efficient and expeditious processing of all transient p e r s o n n e l assigned and the operation

of the disciplinary barracks. TPU customers include those Sailors traveling to a deployed or underway command, personnel being separated from a deployed or overseas command who have orders, and personnel transitioning between two commands. There is one E-5 billet available at Jacksonville, one E-5 billet at Norfolk, and three E-6 billets at San Diego.

* Navy Consolidated Brigs (NAVCONBRIG). Brig duty enables Sailors to develop their leadership skills through work in a challenging and demanding environment. Duties include guarding, directing, guiding, mentoring and training incarcerated men and women for successful reintegration into society. Those selected for brig staff duty will undergo three weeks of Corrections Specialist Training at the Naval Corrections Academy in San Antonio where they will earn the 9575 Correctional Custody Specialist Ashore NEC. There is currently one E-7 (NEC 3529) billet and one E-5 (NEC 3527) billet at NAVCONBRIG San Diego, one E-4 billet at NAVCONBRIG Chesapeake, Virginia, and one E-7 and two E-6 billets at NAVCONBRIG Charleston, South Carolina.

Women Ashore billets are available to active-duty female Sailors and are advertised in Career Management System-Interactive Detailing (CMS-ID) under the 9999 NEC. Interested applicants should speak with their detailer 12 months prior to their projected rotation date (PRD). After speaking with their detailer, Sailors can submit an application in CMS-ID upon entering their permanent change of station orders negotiation window, nine months prior to their PRD.

For more information visit the Women Ashore page at www.npc.navy.mil/ENLISTED/DETAILING/SHORESPECIALPROGRAMS/Pages/WomenAshore.aspx, or talk to your Command Career Counselor.

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From Dec. 3 - 5, the community of Paternò will honor Saint Barbara, the town’s patron saint, with a not-be-missed religious festival featuring processions, arts and crafts displays, fireworks and music shows. (Photo by www.parrocchiasantabarbara.org)

Sailors receive Deployment Pay in mid-DecemberFroM ChieF oF naval Personnel PuBliC aFFairs

WASHINGTON (NNS) -- Eligible Sailors will begin receiving Hardship Duty Pay - Tempo (HDP-T) in their December midmonth paycheck Navy officials announced Nov. 10.

The Department of the Navy HDP-T proposal, authorized by the secretary of the Navy earlier this summer, was approved by the Department of Defense, Sept. 17. It authorizes the pay for Sailors and Marines, active duty and reserve, deployed beyond 220 consecutive days as of Sept. 17.

Sailors and Marines will receive HDP-T on a prorated daily basis of $16.50, not to exceed a monthly rate of $495, when they are operationally deployed beyond 220 consecutive days.

USS Bataan Amphibious Ready Group and USS George H. W. Bush Strike Group were among the first units eligible to receive HDP-T. Bataan returned to Norfolk, Virginia, Oct. 31, while Bush is scheduled to return home in November.

Sailors and Marines on those platforms accrued the pay since September and will see the full amount earned in their midmonth December paycheck.

Sailors and Marines will receive the pay on a monthly basis. Reservists serving in individual augmentee assignments that meet the 220-day threshold will receive their pay upon completion of their mobilization.

The DoD has authorized HDP-T for two years. Military pay systems are being updated to handle payment of HDP-T with implementation by Dec. 1, allowing time for eligible service members to see the pay in their midmonth paycheck.

For more news from Chief of Naval Personnel, visit www.navy.mil/local/cnp/.

city band will be performed at 10:15 a.m. in piazza Indipendenza (the concert will be repeated in the evening at 6:30 p.m.)

At 12:30 p.m., the fercolo (carriage carrying the reliquary and the statue) will make its triumphant entry in piazza Vittorio Veneto. After that, an amazing firework show will be performed in piazza Vittorio Veneto.

In the afternoon at 4:30 p.m., the holy relics of the saint will be brought in procession throughout the historic center for several hours. The procession will leave from the Church of Saint Antonio Abate and reaches piazza S. Barbara. A firework show will be performed at the end of this procession by the Church of Saint Biagio.

At 11:30 p.m., a spectacular fireworks show will take place in piazza Santa Barbara. The carriage of the saint will return to its church.

On the last day of the festival (Dec. 5), at 11 a.m., the Catania Archbishop Salvatore Gristina will celebrate a solemn holy mass at the church of Saint Barbara.

In the afternoon at 4:30 p.m., the saint relics will again be carried on the devotees ‘shoulders throughout the town’s historic heart. A group of about ten varette (baroque styled carts containing a tall wax candle (cerei) decorated with lights, small flags and statues depicting angels, saints and flowers) will join the procession around 9:30 p.m.

Around midnight, the afternoon procession will return to the Church of Saint Barbara and a breathtaking fireworks show by the medieval castle will then end the festival.

For more information and detailed schedule visit www.parrocchiasantabarbara.org

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Excuse my french, but I'm in France.Our trip to Paris began the same way many do; with an international flight. We had a

relatively smooth check-in and flight from Catania to Milan and managed to travel using only carry-on luggage. During our three-hour layover in Milan we found a Moleskine store and bought the cutest little Paris travel journal to jot down thoughts, sightings, and stories from the people we met during our week in the City of Lights. Once in the city, we arrived at a metro stop directly in front of the Notre Dame Cathedral. Beautiful! The western facade and towers were exquisitely lit in the night sky, yet surprisingly, we were able to spot a few stars shining high above.

Like most of our travels, we relied on airbnb.com to find a suitable apartment. I was quite pleased with the location of the apartment we rented. It was in the 15th arrondissement (neighborhood) of Paris, three metro spots were within walking distance, and the building was safe.

On our first evening in Paris, we decided to take a stroll down toward the Eiffel tower and grab a late dinner. We found a cozy little restaurant by the name of La Terrasse which boasted red loveseats for guests to sit on and relax with a cup of onion soup. After dinner we gazed at the Eiffel Tower and watched it sparkle at midnight. It does this for five minutes at the top of every hour, so if you miss it, don’t worry you’ll have plenty of chances to see it again!

The next morning we woke bright-and-early for our first full day of sightseeing. We intended to see the Louvre, Orangerie and Orsay museum but not before a stop at one of Paris’ many boulangeries (bakeries) for a fresh croissant. After eating our breakfast, we hopped onto the metro and arrived at the Louvre shortly after its opening. Thanks to our handy Paris museum passes, we were able to use a fast track line and it wasn’t long at all before we were enjoying the some of the world’s finest sculptures and paintings. From the Louvre, we took a stroll through Tuleries Garden (completly dead this time of year) and joined the long line at the Orangerie Museum. Waiting in line for two hours standing in the cold and was well worth the 30 minutes we had sitting in awe of the amazing oil strokes of Monet’s “Water Lilies” made by the 80-year-old, cataract-plagued artist. Next on the agenda was lunch. We found a packed little restaurant right on the Seine River by the name of “Cafe Bords de Seine” Our first taste of Beef Burgundy was less than impressive, but their chocolat chaud (hot chocolate) was the perfect thing to warm up these two tourists and jolt our sugar levels to get us through the afternoon. Another sudden down pour of rain sent us dashing inside the Notre Dame Cathedral and then heading home for a short nap in lieu of previous plans. The tremendous cathedral was dimly lit which

quickly drew our attention to the beautiful arches and stained-glass works. The famous “Rose” window has been providing beautifully-colored light for patrons of this cathedral since its completion in the year 1250.

Around nine that evening (when the rain stopped) we headed for dinner. We walked along, reading menus posted outside of restaurant windows along the way, until we settled on a small cafe by the name of Lelinois. A Croquet Monsieur was just what we needed for this late night dinner. We followed up with crepes caramel after diner to top off our first full day in the City of Lights.

On our second morning Paris, the combination of jet lag and staying up late really hit us hard and we cancelled our plan of going to Versailles in the favor of more sleep. Upon waking, we loaded up our things for the day and headed to the bakery and picked up some awesome pastries! We took the metro to the Orsay museum which dates back to 1898 when it was originally a train station. It was very reminiscent of Grand Central Station in New York City, with its vast ceiling and famous clock. Currently, this building holds a vast collection of paintings to include various works of Monet’s, Van Gogh’s Self Portrait and Starry Night, The Birth of Venus by Alexandre Cabanel and nearly 100 works by the French artist Renoir. We left the museum and had a quick lunch at a nearby restaurant by the name of Royal Orsay. We had our first savory crepes, which included ham, egg and cheese inside of a buckwheat crepe and we also ordered a plate of fries and finished it up with Nutella and banana crepes! Yum! Around 9 p.m., we woke feeling refreshed after a short nap. We spent the next hour working our way toward the Eiffel Tower, stopping a few times to photograph the amazing views. At 10:30 we claimed our spot for the count-down. At the stroke of midnight, the Eiffel Tower sparkled with its five-minute light show and several people around the city set off their fireworks. Paris doesn’t actually provide any sort of additional entertainment for New Years. In the past, they provided lasers and fireworks, but now choose to save their money for an amazing display of light on Bastille Day. The purchase of fireworks is legal in the city, so a lot of people just bring their own to the Eiffel tower area and set them off. During our time at the tower we heard dozens of languages and enjoyed just taking it all in! Being a part of this truly crazy experience was awesome for us, even if the firework show wasn’t quite what we had anticipated!

After the first few days in Paris, we really found our rhythm in this lovely city. We learned to start every single morning with a trip to the corner bakery and load up on tons of baked goods; more than two people should handle. We also learned to bundle, layer, and bring umbrellas with us everywhere we went!

by Lyndsay Curtis

*This trip took place Dec. 29, 2013 - Jan. 4, 2014. See part two of the trip in next week's Signature; See more photos at http://www.lyndsaycurtis.com/category/travel/

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As a reminder, all dependents are always welcome at the galley!Please provide any negative or positive feedback. There is a suggestion box near the entrance to the galley, next to the serving line.

Friday, November 21Breakfast: Eggs to Order, Oven Fried Bacon, Chicken Tocino on Garlic Fried RiceLunch: Turkey a la King, Baked Fish, Speed Line: Chef Gigi’s Freshly Made PizzaDinner: Salisbury Steak, Chef Mimo’s Penne Alfredo

Saturday, November 22Breakfast: Eggs to Order, Oven Fried Bacon, Corned Beef HashBrunch: Eggs to Order, Oven Fried Bacon, Corned Beef Hash, Mambo Pork RoastDinner: Pizza and Wings Night

Sunday, November 23Breakfast: Eggs to Order, Grilled Minute Steak, Oven Fried BaconBrunch: Eggs to Order, Grilled Minute Steak, Oven Fried Bacon, Chicken NuggetsDinner: Veal Parmesan, Chef Angelo’s Chicken Alfredo with Penne Pasta

Monday, November 24 Breakfast: Eggs to Order, Oven Fried Bacon, Chicken Tocino on Garlic Fried Rice Lunch: Yankee Pot roast, Lemon Baked Fish, Speed Line: Chef Salvo’s Freshly Made PizzaDinner: SpaghettiwithMeatSauce,OvenfriedChickenFillet

Tuesday, November 25Breakfast: Eggs to Order, Biscuits and Gravy, Oven Fried BaconLunch: Soul Food Tuesday, Speed Line: Pasta Bar with choice of Freshly Made Pasta SauceDinner: Fishwich, Chef Vincenzo’s Home Made Lasagna

Wednesday, November 26Breakfast: Eggs to Order, Oven Fried Bacon, Creamed Ground Beef on ToastLunch: Roast Turkey, Pizza Casserole, Speed Line: All American Grilled BurgersDinner: Baked Fish, Chef Russo’s Home Made Meatloaf

Thursday, November 27Breakfast: Eggs to Order, Oven Fried Bacon, Corned Beef Hash (0700-0900)Snack: Grilled Ham and Cheese Sandwiches and French Fries (1000-1100)Dinner: THANKSGIVING DINNER SPECIAL (1400-1630) (1400 - 1430 Open for Single Sailors/Marines/ITAF, and any duty personnel; 1430-1630 Open for everyone)

Friday, November 28Breakfast: Eggs to Order, Oven Fried Bacon, Chicken Tocino on Garlic Fried RiceLunch: Grilled Pork Chops, Baked Fish, Speed Line: Chef Gigi’s Freshly Made PizzaDinner: Baked Tuna and Noodles, Cantonese Spareribs

A reminder to please adhere to our galley uniform rules below:1. No sleeveless shirts or tanks tops (including basketball jerseys) 2.Noshowershoesorflip-flops(wearingsockswithflip-flopsdoesnotcount)3.Nosweatpantsorcut-offs4. No white or blue undershirts5. No PT/gym shorts or shorts without pockets 6. No hats (unless you are in the performance of your duty/ work) 7. No torn or dirty clothing 8. Uniform must be clean 9. Uncover before entering galley 10.Nocombinationofmilitaryandcivilianclothing11. Boots and shoes must be free of dirt and mudAlso, the taking of food out of the galley is strictly prohibited.

NAS SIGONELLA, Sicily - Some Sigonella Swordfish swimmers are busy training for the European Forces Swim League Long Distance Championships set for Nov. 29 - 30 in Lignano, Italy. Long Distance Championships consist of four different events for EFSL swimmers. Swimmers age 10 & under will compete in the 400-meter freestyle. Swimmers age 11 and above will compete in the 800-meter freestyle, 1500-meter freestyle and the 400-meter individual medley. The Swordfish must swim a legal qualifying time in order to be eligible for an invitation to Long Distance Championship. Sigonella Swordfish long-distance qualifiers are preparing for Lignano, with extensive training and demanding workouts. The final reward will arrive on Thanksgiving weekend when these Swordfish go for the gold in Lignano's Olympic Village.The 27 Sigonella Swordfish LD Champs qualifiers are: (left to right) First Row- Shannon Buckley, CJ Davis, Ivana Cranston, Brendan Fahey, Bella DeSanto, Malia Puerto, Bailey Wilson and Alyah Perkins Second Row- Ellie Brassart, Ezra Andres, Alexis Rosendahl, Harrison Barnes, Lillian Piedad, Landon Johnson, Aiden Rosendahl, Zoey Perkins and Gabrielle Andres Third Row- Matti Krug, Megan Cagle, Camila Cardona, Ethan Bowling, Tommy McManus, Mary Kate Jones, Dylan VanWynsberghe and Hannah Davis Missing from Photo- Mia and Ethan Naaktgeboren (Photo courtesy of Chris Krug)

**THE SIGONELLA SWORDFISH ARE A NON-FEDERAL ENTITY. THEY ARE NOT A PART OF THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE OR ANY OF ITS COMPONENTS AND HAVE NO GOVERNMENT STATUS.

”If it doesn’t challenge you, it doesn’t change you!” of the planned event. The request form includes: logistics of food, utensils, a menu, and accommodations to have a catered chef for your divisional events.

The outdoor barbeque is scheduled weekly on Wednesdays as weather permits.

“It’s my first outdoor barbeque meal provided by the galley, so it’s refreshing to me,” said Culinary Specialist 2nd Class Billy Mateo, from Union City, Calif. “Having a barbeque every week is nice; I would come here every Wednesday.”

New features continue to be added to the galley to cater to customers for a more enjoyable dining experience. Wi-Fi has been added with the support of MWR. There are two individual units to maximize the area of coverage within the galley for customers to use. New large-screen televisions with AFN satellite programing are also featured. Previously, the TVs had Sky channels with cable boxes and only a few channels. Chief Culinary Specialist Chris Morrison, Leading Chief Petty Officer of Galley Operations, said AFN is a considerable upgrade for customers, mainly because galley patrons now have access to stateside news and shows that keep them informed with what’s going on at home. . Better lighting will be placed inside the galley with significant changes planned for the serving line in the near future. Morrison said these added amenities, and the vision for future improvements, have likely been a key influencer behind a recent 50 percent uptick in galley customers since he arrived at NAS Sigonella in 2011.

“When I first came here, our clientele was pretty low,” Morrison said. “We averaged around 180 to 200 people for lunch. Now we see 260, 300s, and even 400s for lunch.”

The galley is also receiving additional external improvements. The landscaping will be upgraded to incorporate more trees, an overhaul on the paths and walkways, and the front entrance will be updated with seating for outdoor dining during favorable weather conditions. New paint will be added inside as well as out.

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Find and circle all of the different types of music that are hidden in the grid.The remaining 14 letters spell an additional type of music.

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Types of Music 1NAS SIGONELLA, Sicily - Parents of young children grow intimately familiar with this declaration. Our 3-year old employed this term in response to her mom’s question about wanting to go to church last Sunday. Despite (hopefully not because of) the fact that her father preached at church that morning, she summarized a general view children have of church—they don’t want to go.

AWANA challenges the stereotype that kids won’t enjoy church. Children enjoy songs, games, and stories AWANA offers. Designed by those who clearly have raised a child or two, AWANA motivates participation by rewarding youth participants for attendance, Bible verse memorization, and completing other assignments. Most awards take the form of badges worn on AWANA vests similar to the Boy and Girl Scouts of America.

In 1941, Art Rorheim and Lance Latham started a program in Chicago, Illinois, to increase children’s interest in church. By removing the typical blockade of boredom, the founders hoped to introduce young ones to Jesus Christ and give them a strong biblical foundation. Nearly a decade later, they officially created AWANA. From its outset, AWANA announces its intent to let the Bible guide its curriculum. The name comes from combining the first letter of the first five words of 2 Timothy 2:15: “Approved Workers Are Not Ashamed.” The Bible verse goes on to specify that those workers must properly handle the word

of truth, another way of saying they must know and properly utilize the Bible. Approximately 73 years later, Rorheim still serves AWANA as President Emeritus.

Italy finds itself as one of the 100+ countries with an AWANA presence, reaching over 2-million children weekly. As of October 2014, for children ages 2-11, Naval Air Station (NAS) Sigonella offers AWANA on Tuesday nights from 4:45 - 6:45 p.m. at the NAS 1 Chapel. When asked what excites her about Sigonella’s AWANA, Rachel Perez, the Co-Commander of the program, remarked, “Children will never leave AWANA without knowing God loves them enough to send His Son.” And sure enough, the same daughter who refused to listen to her father preach came home from her first night of AWANA and exclaimed, “Jesus loves me!” Thanks AWANA, for picking up Chaplain Bayer’s shortcomings.

If you wish to know more about AWANA, please contact the Religious Ministry Department at 624-3975.

By lt adaM BayerNAS Sigonella Chaplain

AWANA challenges the stereotype that kids won’t enjoy church

NAS Sigonella Sailors and local volunteers clean Catania Gioeni Park

CATANIA, Sicily - A group of volunteers including NAS Sigonella (NASSIG) Sailors and members of various community-based groups and neighborhood associations (Associazione Città Solidale, FCGT-Team Italia, Rotaract Catania Ovest and AGESCI boy scouts) turned out today to clean Parco Gioeni in Catania. They picked up litter, trimmed weeds, and swept the edges and the stairs of the park.City of Catania Environment Chairman, Rosario D’Agata, joined participants and praised them for today’s park beautification project.The event is part of the ongoing NASSIG Public Affairs Office (PAO) Community Relations (COMREL) Program which boasts over 150 community service projects this year, taking place all across Sicily. These projects are a great opportunity to meet Sicilians and help them and the local governments by improving the environment.Learn more about how you and your department/command can lend a hand. For more information contact Alberto Lunetta at: alberto.lunetta.it @eu.navy.mil. (Photo by Irene Campanella)

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NAS SIGONELLA, Sicily - 1. You don’t speak like they do:

The #1 complaint that businesses have about hiring veterans is that you don’t speak like they do! Remember that first day in the military? Everyone is running around screaming at you, and you had no idea what they are even talking about? The military has acronyms for acronyms, you speak your own language! Each company and industry has their own as well. It is important to know how they talk to each other. Do your research. How do they describe things? What terminology do they use?

2. Your resume is too long:Your resume should consist of your most important highlights. It should not tell your

whole life story. You want to be able to catch the attention of the higher manager so they want to learn more about you. A typical civilian resume should be between 1-2 pages. If you have 10+ years’ experience, then it could be longer but should still only highlight the important, relevant aspects of your career. Save the stories for you interview.

3. You don’t have a LinkedIn Profile:In 2012, 89% of hiring managers reported using social media sites to find their

candidates. This number is significantly higher today. Having a LinkedIn profile helps manage your online presence and shows how you are proficient in technology. Take your time and get your LinkedIn profile set up correctly. Highlight what you have done in your past experience and connect with other professionals in your industry.

4. You didn’t prepare for the interview:You have spent HOURS perfecting your resume. You have created an amazing LinkedIn

profile. You finally get an interview for the job of your dreams and you expect to just wing it? Take the time to do your research about the company. Know the ins and outs of your industry and use their lingo and terminology during the interview. What is the company’s mission statement? Where is the company going in the future? How are you going to help them achieve these goals’? These are all questions you must be able to answer. Know how to talk about yourself effectively and eloquently. Do your research.

A successful transition is all about preparation. Just as you would prepare for any military situation, you must prepare for you departure out of the military. The Fleet and Family Service Center is here to help you as you embark on this new exciting adventure! Questions? Contact Susanna Fomby at 624-4291 or susanna.fomby@eu.navy.mil

BY FLEET AND FAMILY SERvICE CENTER NAS SIGONELLAFrom “Business Insider” March 2014

DLA Distribution Sigonella reaches "audit readiness" ahead of schedule

Thank you for your Military Service- Now here are (some) reasons why I won’t hire you

BY YN3 GABRIELLE MILLYNAS Sigonella Public Affairs

NAS SIGONELLA, Sicily - In September NAS Sigonella’s Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Distribution was declared audit-ready ahead of the Navy’s already-accelerated charge requiring all base agencies to be audit-ready by 2015. This undertaking was not easy, but according to Cmdr. Daniel Davidson, Commanding Officer of DLA Distribution Sigonella (DDSI), the 100 employees under his charge were instrumental in making Sigonella the first audit-ready logistics hub in this region.

Davidson said DDSI’s mission is to “leverage a global network to enable logistics solutions.” The local command is a forerunner in providing global distribution and support to the United States military while providing low-cost solutions and a streamlined process to safely and efficiently execute the mission.

Davidson said making these supply warehouses audit-ready is important because it streamlines the supply chain to offer greater accountability for what is or is supposed to be on their shelves. The updated system is intended to offer the command – both locally, regionally, and at DLA headquarters – greater oversight for the aircraft parts they primarily deal with, and ultimately offers the U.S. taxpayer an easier understanding of how this $27 million-dollar inventory is accounted for. Davidson said it also helps DLA’s customers, those who are flying the mission or maintaining aircraft so they can safely and effectively soar.

“We owe it not only to the citizens of our nation to understand how their hard-earned money is being managed,

we owe it to ourselves to establish a more fluid and efficient way of tracking our inventory,” Davidson said.

To arrive at the audit-ready goal, Davidson and his DDSI team had to establish and train on audit-specific standard operating procedures. Then his team needed to further break down those processes so they could understand each critical step, as well as the financial impact within each audit instruction.

“We maintain a constant state of readiness for an audit by having business processes that are documented, sustainable, and repeatable” said Davidson. “My team needs to be meticulous, focused, and dedicated. Fortunately I have been blessed with a team that embodies all these characteristics.”

DLA, formerly known as the Defense Supply Agency, was established on Oct. 1, 1961. The title was changed to the Defense Logistics Agency on Jan. 1, 1977. The establishment of DLA brought together supply and logistics managers from various services components into one agency. The Sigonella branch manages 170,000 square feet of covered storage and the aforementioned $27 million inventory it stores. DDSI is in charge of receiving and issuing supplies, providing storage services, customized kits, and specialized packaging as well as transportation support. In 2004, DDSI was created at NAS Sigonella as a result of the Navy Warehouse Transfer initiative and is one of three separate regional facilities: NAS Sigonella, Naval Support Activity Naples, and Naval Station Rota.

The Great American Smokeout: quitting for yourself and for your loved onesHM2 JOSEPH CASTRO U.S. Naval Hospital Sigonella Public Affairs

NAS SIGONELLA, Sicily - Last November 20, smokers across the United States were asked to quit smoking for at least 24 hours in the hope of giving them momentum toward fully dropping the costly and unhealthy habit of smoking. The event, dubbed “The Great American Smokeout” is sponsored by the American Cancer Society. It encourages the 44 million Americans who do smoke to drop the habit forever.

“The information is out there and many smokers are aware of the several risks they are taking when they smoke,” says Giuseppe Licari, Tobacco Cessation Specialist for U.S. Naval Hospital Sigonella’s Health Promotions Department. “What is often overlooked is how extensively secondhand smoking affects the people around smokers –especially those who are most important to them.”

This emphasis on how secondhand smoke affects a smoker’s social sphere is the particular focus for this year’s Great American Smokeout. Over 250 different types of chemicals can be found in secondhand smoke. Statistics provided by www.ucanquit2.org, a website geared toward service members who are smokers, identify secondhand smoke as being responsible for between 150,000 and 300,000 lower respiratory

infections in infants and children under 18 months of age. Additionally, pregnant women who are exposed to secondhand smoke are more likely to have low birth weight babies and their newborns are at an increased risk for Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS).

The effects of secondhand smoke go beyond our family and friends. Secondhand smoke has been shown to increase the risk of developing lung and nasal cancer in pets. Moreover, cats and dogs are more susceptible to allergy and respiratory problems in households where secondhand smoke is present.

Licari maintains that quitting this destructive habit primarily benefits the smoker but the positive impact goes beyond that. “Quitting smoking is a major lifestyle change that will definitely enrich your life in more ways that you can imagine. It will not be easy, but resources are abundant and accessible for service members here in Sigonella.”

“This is not a battle that you will fight alone.” he emphasizes.

U.S. Naval Hospital Sigonella’s Health Promotions Department offer a variety of solutions and classes toward tobacco cessation. Questions and registration for appointments can be made at 624-4710 or at 624-5455 in the Flight Line Clinic.

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