june 22 issue of the signature
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In this week’s issue of The Signature, service members become certified motorcycle instructors, we introduce another Sigonella Superstar, and go around a busy week in Sigonella.TRANSCRIPT
KeepingSigonella clean
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Sigonella SUPERSTAR!
Meet MA2Joshua Raymond,
Sigonella’s Superstar!
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Summertimein Sicily
Find out where tospend your summer
months.
Sailors show their pride during
base clean up.
Scan for direct linksto NAS Sigonella
JUNE 22, 2012VOL. 29 NO. 24 cnic.navy.mil/sigonella
SIGNATURETHE
SIGONELLA, SICILY
BY MR1 GARY SPENCENAS Sigonella Public Affairs
Aviation Machinist’s Mate Chief Carmelo Tricomi (right) takes his turn as instructor during the RiderCoach Preparation Course, June 14. The RiderCoach Preparation Course offers certification as an instructorof the Basic RiderCourseSM and the Sport Bike RiderCourse. (U.S. Navy photo by MR1 Gary Spence)
Service members from Naval Air Station(NAS) Sigonella participated in theMotorcycle Safety Foundation (MSF)
RiderCoach Preparation Course (RCPC),June 14. Led by James Dickinson, traffic safetymanager for Navy Region Europe, the coursecertifies participants as instructors for theBasic RiderCourseSM (BRC) and Basic Rider-CourseSM 2 (BRC2).
“The focus of the RCPC is to keep our Sai-lors safe when out riding motorcycles,” saidDickinson. "Often participants in the BRCknow absolutely nothing about riding a motor-cycle. The RCPC teaches Sailors how to teachother Sailors to ride their motorcycles safely."
During the RCPC, participants learn howto teach the BRC curriculum which includesthe basic fundamental skills on how to ride a
motorcycle safely. RiderCoach participantspractice using the teaching skills they acquireduring the course in a classroom setting. Theylearn how to manage the range exercises andhow to evaluate and coach other motorcycleenthusiasts as they develop their riding skills.
Course participants appreciated the oppor-tunity to learn skills that will keep themselvesand other safe while riding.
“This [RiderCoach] course ensures that weunderstand the safety standards of the MSFbecause we are going to be teaching thosestandards in motorcycle safety courses to no-vice riders," said RCPC student Construction-man 3rd Class Kevin Algood. "It also helpsexperienced riders stay up-to-date on currentstandards.”
The course culminates when RCPC stu-
dents teach a complete BRC to a group of newriders. The RCPC trainers evaluate their per-formance. Successful completion of studentteaching is the final requirement to qualify forMSF RiderCoach certification.
RiderCoaches are the backbone of the Ri-derCourse training system. For more informa-tion regarding upcoming motorcycle courses,contact the Safety Department at 624-5630.Read more about course requirements onlineat the Motorcycle Safety Foundation website,http://online2.msf-usa.org/msf/.
QUOTE OF THE WEEK
“Determine never to be idle. No person will have occasion to complain of the want of time whonever loses any. It is wonderful how much may be done if we are always doing.”
– Thomas Jefferson
James Dickinson, traffic safety manager Navy RegionEurope, demonstrates riding procedures to studentsof the RiderCoach Preparation Course, June 14. (U.S.Navy photo by MR1 Gary Spence/Released)
Sailors teach Sailors to ride safely
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THE SIGNATUREU.S. Naval Air Station Sigonella
Capt. Scott Butler, Commanding Officer
Cmdr. Eric Vosler, Executive Officer
CMDCM David Graham, Command Master Chief
EDITORIALLt. Tim Page, Public Affairs Officer
Dott. Alberto Lunetta, Community Relations Officer
Jackie Trembath, Editor
STAFFWriters/Photographers
MC1 Christopher Delano
MR1 Gary Spence
MM2 Johnnathan Archbold
MC2 Gary Prill
MCSN Cameron Bramham
MCSN Brian Glunt
CONTRIBUTINGWriters/Photographers
Andrea Carobene
Jeanne Doucette
Lance Cpl. Adwin Esters
Cmdr. Patrick Foughty
D. Lea Hayes
AT1 Jose Riveradavid
Mary Jane Russo
Arlene Vinson
CONTACT USNaval Air Station Sigonella, [email protected] 624-5440; 095-86-5440
PSC 812 Box 3020, FPO, AE 09627
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Ihope everyone had a safe and enjoyableFather’s Day. I want to thank all of ourfathers for the contributions you make
to the Sigonella community, the militaryand most of all your families! Parenting canbe tough work, but there’s few “jobs” thatcan be as rewarding – or more important –than being a parent.
School is finally out and I’m sure all ofthe kids here in Sigonella are excited - I knowmine are. I’m also sure that many of you planto take leave and will be travelling around Si-cily and elsewhere, so I’d like to ask that youspend some time to take all the necessaryprecautions to ensure you and your family’ssafety this summer. I’d also like to ask pa-rents to ensure that their children are wea-ring the appropriate safety equipment whenriding their bikes and when necessary or re-quired. I remember being young and feelinginvincible, but no matter what we think, peo-ple can – and do – get hurt if they don’t takethe appropriate precautions. Children de-pend on us to keep them safe, and I ask eve-ryone to do their part.
I also wanted to remind everyone againthat the most recent water testing perfor-med at three separate labs confirmed thatthe water on NAS I, NAS II and Niscemi iscompletely safe to drink. We continue to re-search the reason that a previous test poten-tially indicated otherwise, and we willcontinue to regularly test and monitor andinform you of any news so that you knowwhat we know, ya know?
We received so many questions for Ju-ne’s Feedback Live that we couldn’t coverthem all during the show, so I’ll continueto use the Direct Line column to answerthem. Your questions are very important tome, and I encourage you to keep sendingthem via email. Remember that FeedbackLive is a LIVE call in show – if time per-mits, you can get your question answeredon the spot. The next edition of FeedbackLive will be July 12 at 6:30 p.m. This will
give the Sigonella community the opportu-nity to spend time with friends and familyduring the Independence Day holiday. Tocall in live on the show, please dial 624-4265 or 095-56-4265.
QWhat is the Fleet Mail Center policyfor shipping items with dry ice?
AMailing of items with dry ice from anoverseas FPO/APO is prohibited, and
there are other many other prohibiteditems, too.
The United States Postal Service's de-finition of hazardous material includesmany common household and consumerproducts. They may not be dangerous onyour shelf at home, but they can become ahazard when shaken or when the tempera-ture or pressure changes during shipping.For more information, visit https://www.usps.com/ship/apo-fpo-guidelines.htm.
QI heard one of the racquetball courtson NAS II will be renovated and reo-
pened. Is there a date set for this?
AA renovated racquetball court is inclu-ded in the upcoming significant reno-
vation and upgrade of the NAS II FitnessCenter. The project is in the final stage ofdesign and funding, so I can’t really giveyou an accurate date for completion. I cantell you that, when complete, the renova-tions will result in a far-improved facilitythat will be enjoyed by the entire commu-nity. MWR and NAVFAC are working hardto complete the final designs so that thework can get underway. Once it starts, I’llbe able to give you a better idea as to whenit will be completed.
QIt concerns me greatly that our Den-tal Clinic is currently without a full
time pediatric dentist, and there is a waitinglist of over 50 + children waiting to be seenby the "visiting" dentists. The fact that thereare only “emergency” appointments forthem with regular dentists here means thatour children's dental care is not a priorityfor NAS Sigonella. What can be done?
AWith two young girls that need dentalservices, I am well aware of the issue
and can tell you that dental care IS an im-portant priority. Unfortunately, there’s notmuch we can do right now. Pediatric Den-tristy is a specialty and, although Naval Ho-spital Sigonella is a wonderful place, it isstaffed to provide services for a small com-munity and so has relatively few specialistsassigned full time. So, to provide these kindsof specialty services, the Navy arranges tobring specialists here on a rotational basis.Other specialties that come to Sigonella in-clude ENT, Dermatology, Orthopedics,Urology, and Endodontics. These specialistsusually come on a quarterly basis and pa-tients with routine needs are scheduled tosupport their needs. In case of an emer-gency, services could be provided by our ge-neral providers or you might be referred outin town to our Italian Medical and Dentalproviders in between the specialists visit.
The questions, comments and concerns statedin this column do not constitute the official po-sition of the U.S. Navy and are submitted bymembers of the community.
NAS Sigonella Commanding Officer Capt. Scott Butler
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Around NAS Sigonella ...
Army veteran and acclaimed author Del Staecker visited Naval Air Station (NAS) Sigonellaas part of the Writer’s on Deck tour. Author of the book “The Lady Gangster: A Sailor’s Me-moir,” Staecker was here for a “meet and greet” with service and community members at JoxPub and the Chart Room in Midtown Piazza. Staecker also visited Naval Support ActivityNaples and Naval Station Rota as part of the tour and as an Army veteran, said being on navalbases is giving him a better understanding of life in the Navy. (U.S. Navy photo by MCSNCameron Bramham/Released)
Naval Air Station (NAS) Sigonella’s Religious Ministries Department presented the first installment of their Summer Con-cert series June 14. This month’s concert featured a piano duet between Chapel Musician Dario Arico and one of his musicstudents. Arico’s student attends the Toscanini Institute under the direction of Maestro Montesano. (U.S. Navy photo byMR1 Gary Spence/Released)
Writer’s on Deck presents Del Staeker
Religious Ministries hosts summer concert
Phoenix Children’s Chorus performs
Sailors show their Sig Pride
Naval Air Station (NAS) Sigonella Sailors from Executive Admin Department gathered onNAS II around Navy Gateway Inns and Suites to pick up trash during “Sig Pride” day on Fri-day, June 15. (U.S. Navy photo by MCSN Cameron Bramham/Released)
The Phoenix Children’s Chorus performed for Naval Air Station (NAS) Sigonella community membersoutside Midtown Piazza, June 17. Established in 1992, the choir is comprised of more than 100 childrenfrom five different choirs: Prep, Cadet, Concert, Bravo and Encore. The Phoenix Children’s Chorus iscurrently on their international tour. (U.S. Navy photo by MCSN Cameron Bramham/Released)
Sigonellans complete IronMan triathlon in PescaraEleven members of the Sigonella community traveled to Pescara, Italy to participate in the 2nd annual IronMan Italy70.3 on June 10. The triathlon started with a 1.2 mile swim in the Adriatic sea and then straight to a 56 mile bike ridethrough beautiful Italian country side. The final leg of the tri was a 13.1 mile run. All Team Sigonella members earnedthe right to be called IronMan Finishers. (Photo by Arlene Vinson)
Cirque du Soleil cast members visit SigonellaNaval Air Station (NAS) Sigonella Sailors and their families enjoyed a special viewing of actsperformed by visiting members of Cirque du Soleil in the Midtown complex , June 12 courtesyof Morale, Welfare and Recreation, Sigonella. (U.S. Navy photo by MC2 Gary Prill/Released)
Need an appointment at thehospital? Call DSN 624-CARE (2273) or commercial095-56-2273, M-F: 7:30 a.m.- 4 p.m.
For non-emergent medicalquestions that arise over theweekend, a holiday or afteroffice hours, please call 335-578-8077 if you are normallyseen at the hospital or 335-578-8150 if you are normallyseen at the Flight Line Clinic.
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FFSC: x4291American Red Cross: x4900
Does your command or organization have an event you’d like to see on the Community Calendar? Email us at [email protected] and let us know!
C O M M U N I T Y C A L E N D A RFRIDAY
22Midtown 2Matinee
ITTTaormina/
Sicily Outlet Village
Battle of the Bands Con-nections8 p.m.
FREE Movie in the ParkMarinai Soccer Field
9 p.m.
ITTSan Giovanni Festival in
Aci Trezza
Outdoor RecKayak Aci Trezza
LibertyBeach Shuttle
23 24
SATURDAY SUNDAY
29ITT
San Pietro Festival inPalazzolo Acreide
Independence DayCelebration
Midtown
Midtown 2Matinee
Empty Wallet Lunch Take 5
ITTSiracusa
Independence DayCelebration
Midtown
Outdoor RecHike Cava Grande
Cassibile
LibertyBeach Shuttle
ITT Cefalu
30 1
6Midtown 2Matinee
5Bowling2 for 1
Jox PubKaraoke
4INDEPENDENCE DAY
Midtown PiazzaIndependence Day
Celebration
Jox PubTexas Hold’em
32ITT
Virgin Mary Festival inEnna
Bowling$1 Day
Cosmic Bowling
7 8
MONDAY
25Bowling$1 Day
Take 5Vegas Poker andMovie Marathon
Jox PubTexas Hold’em
26 27
TUESDAY WEDNESDAY
Youth Complex
Beach Day @ FontaneBianche
Bowling2 for 1
Jox PubKaraoke
28
THURSDAY
June2012
Liberty/Connections/Take 5: x4246, x5602Outdoor Rec: x4777, x4396
Fitness: x4483, x5243Midtown 2 Theaters: x4248
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Recycling in MarinaihousingBY MARY JANE RUSSOHousing Department, Sigonella
Despite the awareness of recycling facts and bene-fits, global warming, and the need to conserve the pre-cious resources of our Earth, people world-widecontinue to ignore this and live as if there is no limit tothem. Many people may not realize that plastic waterbottles are made out of oil! Yes, the same oil that is usedto make gasoline oil (which is not an unlimited re-source). It only takes a moment to put your newspaper,soda cans and glass jars in recycling bins, but it takes upto 1,000 years to decompose plastic, and 4,000 years todecompose glass, which by the way, can be reutilizedindefinitely. Benefits of recycling include the conserva-tion of energy, natural resources, valuable landfill capa-city and environmental protection. By taking that extraminute you will have saved the environment harm —itis as simple as that!
In accordance with NASSIG instructions, it is eve-ryone’s responsibility that recycling and trash disposalis conducted in a conscientious and reliable way. Ourhost nation environmental laws require that we mustreach the goal of 65% recycling. Please help us reachthis important goal! Remember — you can make thedifference!
Housing has provided you with various recycle bins
that are color coded and properly labeled to avoid mi-suse as listed below.
Bulk Items – privately owned appliances, beds, mat-tresses, couches, rugs, discarded furniture - Wednesdaymornings MUST BE PLACED AT ThE END OFThE DRIVEWAY/SIDEWALK ThE NIGhTBEFORE.
Here are a few reminders and suggestions to helpand assist you in this important task:
- Newly arriving personnel should retain their HHGboxes and contact their moving company to have themremoved from site.
- Large cardboard boxes that do not fit into designedbins should be folded flat and placed to the side of thebins for easy pick up.
- Trash bags should not be placed outside of bins forany reason! This maintains your neighborhood in a safeand sanitary condition.
There are many dumpsters in your area so, just walkto the next container if you find the closest one alreadyfull. It is just a few seconds away but it makes all the dif-ference!
For any questions please call: Marinai Site Office at624-1180.
Labeled recycle bins are color coded to make recycling easyGREEN - Solid urban- regular non-recyclable trash collectedMondays and ThursdaysBROWN - Organic & grass trimmings collected FridaysBLUE - Paper & cardboard collected ThursdaysYELLOW - Plastic collected ThursdaysGREEN – Glass & aluminum collected Thursdays
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MA2 Joshua Raymond is an extremely dedicated and knowledgeable Military Working Dog (MWD) handler attached to Naval Air Station (NAS)Sigonella Security Department. He is responsible for the training of 11 MWD’s at the “largest kennel in Europe”. For his extraordinary efforts, MA2 Raymond is the Sigonella Superstar this month! (U.S. Navy photo by MR1 Gary Spence/Released)
“Hand selected” as number one of 78handlers in charge of all training for Tac-tical Explosive Detector dogs while assi-gned to forward operating base inAfghanistan.
While deployed, was accountable forthe execution of 30 infantry unit’s mis-sions, 452 successful combat missions,and more than 400 Military WorkingDog (MWD) missions (achieving 50finds).
Logged more than 1,500 traininghours and quickly produced 24 low den-sity enablers throughout his area of re-sponsibility.
Directly responsible in the training ofmore than 72 Explosive Detector Teamsthat were clearly notable for saving nu-merous lives.
MA2 JOSHUA RAYMOND
Superstar moves:
ma2 gets personal ...
Get to know this SUPERSTAR ...
On the job ...
Q Where do you consider to be your hometown?A Clearwater, FL.
Q how many years have you served? A I have been in service for six years.
Q What does your job entail? A Training and maintaining assigned K9.
Q What is your favorite thing about your job? A Deploying.
Q how long have you been stationed here? A I have been in Sicily for two years.
Q Favorite place you have visited so far? A Afghanistan.
MA2 Raymond working with “Rex,” the Military Working Dog (MWD) that accompanied him on his deployment to Afghanistan.(U.S. Navy photos by MR1 Gary Spence)
I cannot live without Mrs. Kitty Whiskers, my cat!My nickname is Ray.
My favorite sports team is the Tampa Bay Rays.My favorite food is whatever my wife cooks.
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JUST SAY IT!
Practice your Italian
English: Apple Italian: Mela
English : PearItalian : Pera
English : Banana Italian : Banana
English : Strawberry Italian : Fragola
English : Orange Italian : Arancia
English : Apricot Italian : Albicocca
English : PeachItalian : Pesca
English : CherryItalian : Ciliegia
June 8 - 10, the town of Augusta hosted the 6th an-nual Regata Velica San Domenico (Sailboat Race)sponsored by the Marina Militare Italiana (Italian Navy)at their naval base in Augusta. This year, Naval Air Sta-tion (NAS) Sigonella was invited to represent the U.S.Navy and showcase some of the capabilities that theybring to the region. For those that have never been incontact with personnel from NAS Sigonella it was avery constructive and positive experience.
Besides the Aircraft Intermediate Maintenance De-
tatchment (AIMD) aviation maintenance and survivalgear displays, Aviation Boatswain's Mate 1st Class Kin-garthur and Aviation Boatswain's Mate 2nd Class Mathisfrom the NAS Sigonella Fire Department demonstratedthe proper usage of a breathing apparatus to local visitorsand Italian military personnel. Other equipment from therescue vehicle was also demonstrated and explained.
Lt. Cmdr. Mike Wagner, AIMD officer in charge,presented an award to one of the race winners on behalfof the NAS Sigonella commanding officer.
Catania Stesicoro Lions Club Centrum outgoing President Attorney Aldo Laz-zaro (left) was presented with a plaque by Cmdr. Craig T. Mattingly, comman-der patrol squadron nine, as a token of friendship for the invitation of a VP-9delegation to the club's Charter Night Dinner 2012. The members of the clubreciprocated the hospitality shown to them by the squadron’s crews during arecent public affairs office-sponsored Naval Air Station Sigonella base tour.(Photo by Catania Stesicoro Lions Club Press Office)
VP-9 delegation attends CataniaStesicoro Lions Club Charter Night
Navy participates in Italian Navy sponsored event at Augusta Bay
AD1 Baye, AT1 Riveradavid, and AM2 Boyd from Aircraft Intermediate Maintenance Detachment (AIMD) Sigonella demon-strate to the public the facets of aviation maintenance and the different items of survival gear available to aircrew personnel.(Photo courtesy of Carlo Disma/RID Magazine)
BY AT1 JOSE RIVERADAVIDAircraft Intermediate Maintenance Detachment
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Summertime in Sicily
All middle and high school students in all DoDDs overseas schools andany homeschooled students with an ID card can participate in Life-Skills, a free condensed course that provides an organized way for stu-
dents to learn important life skills to help them to live happy, healthy andsuccessful lives. LifeSkills will be held every Tuesday in July from 12:30 - 2:30p.m. at the Youth Complex in Marinai. Pizza lunch will be provided. Studentswho complete this program have been shown to be better prepared to deal withthe challenges of life and were less likely to smoke, drink or use drugs. Thiscourse teaches knowledge and skills necessary to:
• Increase self esteem• Increase ability to make decisions and solve problems• Communicate effectively and avoid misunderstandings• Manage anxiety/stress and anger• Stand up for rights, say “no” to peer pressure• Resist the pressure to use drugs
hike Mt. EtnaExplore Agrigento
Check out Modica
BY JEANNE DOUCETTE, LCSW CASASACS Counselor, Sigonella Middle/High School
To register: call me, Jeanne Doucette at 624-3267 or 095-86-3267 or email [email protected].
Middle and high school students can take advantage of FREE summer LifeSkills classes
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Fleet and FamilySupport CenterAdministrationBuilding Bldg. 319 (NAS I)
Monday–Friday7:30 a.m.-4 p.m. DSN 624-4291 Commercial095-56-4291
Summer is upon us. Kids are out of schooland vacations are being planned.
Did you know that some of the hot vacationspots in Europe are right here in Sicily?
The island of Sicily offers a vacation spotfor everyone, all within a few hours drive.Here are some suggestions for you:
Walk along the sandy beaches of Catania,where both public (spiaggia libera) and pri-vate (lido) installations are located; hike Mt.Etna and see real lava flow; camp Porto Palo,Marina di Ragusa where you can fish and dineon fresh fish caught daily in Siracusa. Also, ar-cheological sightseeing is plentiful in Cefalu,Palermo, Monreale, Acicastello, Noto, Modica,Agrigento, Selinunte, Segesta, and Erice.
Explore the fourteen paradises of untou-ched beauty: the Aeolian Islands, in the pro-vince of Messina; and experience where watermeets fire in Stromboli, Vulcano, Lipari, Sa-
lina, Filicudi, Alicudi and Panarea.Enjoy the African charm of Pelagie, in the
province of Agrigento, and Pantelleria in theprovince of Trapani. Experience the unconte-sted mistresses of the sea and their secrets:Levanzo, Favignana, and Marettimo, wherethey form the archipelago of the Egadi in thesea off of Trapani. Travel further north toUstica, where you will find the island of Circe,with its unspoiled marine reserve.
Also, check out these other great opportuni-ties: cooking classes, kayaking, Caleca potterymaking, and sailing and deep sea diving. TheFFSC’s goal is to “wet your traveling appetite”and encourage you to visit the many man-made, natural, and historical sights in Sicily.The Great Sicilian Adventure awaits you!
For more information about ICR activitiesand summer travel information contact theFFSC at 624-4291.
BY ANDREA CAROBENEFleet & Family Support Center
Summertime in Sicily
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Friday, 22 JUN 12*Breakfast: Hot Oatmeal, Grilled Sausage Links, Oven Fried Bacon, Asstd Omelets, Eggs to Order,Roasted Potatoes, Waffles, Asstd Doughnuts, Cinnamon Rolls.*Lunch: Cream of Potato Soup, Breaded Pork Chop, Baked Fish Pollok, Oven Glo Potatoes, TossedGreen Rice, Seasoned Mix Vegetables, Summer Squash, Oatmeal Raisin Cookies, Chocolate Cake,Vanilla Pudding.Speed Line: Grilled Hamburger/ Cheeseburger, French Fried Potatoes, Baked Beans.*Dinner: French Onion Soup, Chicken Cacciatore, Steamed Rice, Farfalle w Tomato Sauce, Spinach,Cauliflower Polonaise, Oatmeal Raisin Cookies, Chocolate Cake, Vanilla Pudding.
Saturday, 23 JUN 12*Breakfast: Farina, Grilled Ham Slices, Oven Fried Bacon, Asstd Omelets, Eggs to Order, RoastedPotatoes, Buttermilk Pancakes, Asstd Doughnuts, Crumb Cake.*Brunch: Breakfast Items, Beef Noodle Soup, Veal Breaded w/Mushroom Gravy, Buttered Pasta,Brown Gravy, Carrots, Fried Cabbage w/ Bacon, Snickerdoodle Cookies, Apple Crisp.*Dinner: Pepper Pot Soup, Spaghetti w/meat sauce, Fish Portion, O’Brien Potatoes, Peas w/
Celery, Squash, Snickerdoodle Cookies, Apple Crisp.
Sunday, 24 JUN 12*Breakfast: Rolled Oats, Grilled Minute Steak, Oven Fried Bacon, Asstd Omelets, Eggs to Order,Roasted Potatoes, French Toast, Asstd Doughnuts, Italian Croissant.*Brunch: Breakfast items, Chicken Gumbo Soup, Sauerbraten, Mix Vegetable, Asparagus, PeachCobbler, White Cake w/ Frosting.*Dinner: Manhattan Clam Chowder Soup, Chicken Nuggets, Spaghetti Carbonara, Paprika ButteredPotatoes, Pork Fried Rice, Carrots, Whole kernel Corn, Peach Cobbler, White Cake w/ Frosting.
Monday, 25 JUN 12*Breakfast: Hot Grits, Minced Beef on Toast, Oven Fried Bacon, Asstd Omelets, Eggs to Order,Roasted Potatoes, French Toast, Asstd Doughnuts, Butterfly Rolls.*Lunch: Creole Soup, Turkey Roast, Veal Steak Parmesan, Steamed Rice, Peas, Cauliflower, CrispDrop Cookies, Cherry Crumble Pie, Strawberry Gelatin.*Speed line: Sloppy Joe, Onion Rings.*Dinner: Tomato Bouillon Soup, Roast Pork , Penne Alfredo, Steamed Rice, Brown Gravy, Green
Beans Nicoise, Carrot Slices, Crisp Drop Cookies, Cherry Crumble Pie, Strawberry Gelatin.
Tuesday, 26 JUN 12*Breakfast: Farina, Oven Fried Bacon, Asstd Omelets, Eggs to Order, Roasted Potatoes, Waffles,Biscuits and Gravy, Grilled Sausage Patties, Asstd Doughnuts, Bran Muffins. *Lunch: Spanish Soup, Beef Tacos, Burritos, Chicken Fajita, Mexican Rice, Refried Beans, CalicoCorn, Carrots, Jalapeno Cornbread, Raspberry Filled Cake, Pecan Pie.*Speed line: Chicken Patties Sandwiches, F. Fries Potatoes .*Dinner: Navy Bean Soup, Ribeye Roll Steak, Mashed Potatoes, Chicken Gravy, Seasoned
Asparagus, Cauliflowers, Raspberry Filled Cake, Pecan Pie.
Wednesday, 27 JUN 12*Breakfast: Rolled Oats, Creamed Ground Beef, Oven Fried Bacon, Asstd Omelets, Eggs to Order,Roasted Potatoes, Pancakes, Asstd Doughnuts, Danish Diamonds.*Lunch: Puree Mongole Soup, Baked Fish, Brown Gravy, Potatoes Oven Brown, Spaghetti MeatSauce, Spinach, Peas w/Carrots, Vanilla Cookies, Strawberry Shortcake, Tapioca Pudding.*Speed line: Grilled Hamburger/Cheeseburger, French Fries, Baked Beans.*Dinner: Beef Rice Soup, Baked Chicken, Steamed Rice, Farfalle w/ Tomato Sauce, Savory Squash,Steamed Broccoli, Vanilla Cookies, Strawberry Shortcake, Tapioca Pudding.
Thursday, 28 JUN 12*Breakfast: Hominy Grits, Oven Fried Bacon, Asstd Omelets, Eggs to Order, Roasted Potatoes,French Toast, Asstd Doughnuts, Danish Diamonds.*Lunch: Velvet Corn Soup, Roast Pork Tenderloin, Brown Gravy, Lasagna, Oriental Rice, OvenBrown Potatoes, Spinach, Cauliflower Au Gratin, Easy Chocolate Cake, Crisp Drop Cookies.*Speed line: Pizza.*Dinner: Cream of Asparagus Soup, Chicken Tetrazzini, Veal Steak, Corn on the Cob, LyonnaiseRice, Collard Greens, Easy Chocolate, Crisp Drop Cookies.
Friday, 29 JUN 12*Breakfast: Rolled Oats, Sausage Patties, Oven Fried Bacon, Asstd Omelets, Eggs to Order, RoastedPotatoes, Waffles, Asstd Doughnuts, Apple Fritters.*Lunch: New England Clam Chowder, Lemon Baked Fish, Steamed Rice, Spaghetti Carbonara,Asparagus, Carrots , Sugar Cookies, Cheese Cake, Vanilla Cream Pudding.Speed line: Grilled Hamburger/Cheeseburger, French Fries, Baked Beans.*Dinner: Vegetable Supreme Soup, Italian Sausage, Spaghetti Garlic & Oil, Oven BrownedPotatoes, Spinach, Oriental Stir Fry, Sugar Cookies, Cheesecake, Vanilla Cream Pudding.
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On June 11, Naval Air Station (NAS) SigonellaFire and Emergency Services responded to abrush fire in Motta Sant’Anastasia at the re-
quest of the Italian Vigili del Fuoco and the Carabinieri.The Sigonella Fire Department worked in cooperationwith the Vigili del Fuoco to protect five homes in thelocal area from damage from the brush fires. Four firefi-ghters and one battalion fire chief from NAS I fire stationwere dispatched and responded to the scene. The fire wasunder control within approximately 45 minutes. Brushfires in the U.S. claim millions of dollars of property eachyear which is why local coordination is so important.(Photo by Albert Brewer)
Sigonella firefighters protectlocal homes from brush fire
Reserve Marines and sailors with Special Purpose Marine Air-GroundTask Force-12.2 participated in familiarization fire and sustainment
exercises with crew served machine guns and non-lethal weapons systemsJune 8-9, 2012.
The training provided the opportunity for Marines to implement ad-vanced marksmanship techniques such as, firing while performing 180degree maneuvers, moving forward and laterally, and engaging targets atunknown distances.
The Marines of Special-Purpose MAGTF-12.2’s command elementalso trained to build on the unit’s crisis response capability. The MAGTFprovides U.S. Africom with training teams for theater security coopera-tion, as well as a limited crisis response capability. The command elementis comprised of Marines and sailors from non-combat related military oc-cupational specialties and provides all the headquarters functions for theMAGTF such as logistics, communications, supply, intelligence and ad-ministration support.
The Special-Purpose MAGTF is prepared to support humanitarianrelief, peacekeeping, non-combatant evacuations, and limited crisis re-sponse operations. Currently, the Special-Purpose MAGTF’s crisis re-sponse ability is limited due to a number of Marines from the unitsupporting theater security missions in Africa.
"We want the U.S. Marine Corps to be the service of choice for geo-graphic commanders during crisis response and humanitarian assistance,"said Gen. Joseph Dunford, the Assistant Commandant of the MarineCorps, during a recent visit to Naval Air Station Sigonella, Sicily. "Thetime needed to redirect training teams currently operating in Africa ismuch shorter than deploying a unit from the U.S."
The command element can also provide Marines for crisis responseand humanitarian assistance. The training here ensures that they will beprepared if called upon.
“The goal is to be familiar with non-lethal weapons, and learning thedifference between firing non-lethal rounds versus lethal rounds.” saidSgt. Kevin LaConte, a Pensacola, Fla. native and non-lethal weapons in-structor for Special-Purpose MAGTF 12.2.
The Marines trained with non-lethal weapons such as the Milkor MK32 Multiple Grenade Launcher, which can fire 22, .60-caliber rubber ballsout of one 40mm shell and the Mossberg 590 single barrel shotgun, whichcan fire a 12-gauge fin stabilized rubber rocket.
“The rubber ball rounds are used to disperse crowds in a mob situa-tion while the fin stabilized rounds are used to pinpoint and subdue in-dividual targets,” said LaConte.
Sustainment training accompanied the non-lethal weapons familia-rization and involved the Marines using M240 B machine guns and run-ning an advanced combat marksmanship course.
“When it comes to the using crew serve weapons and executing thecombat marksmanship course the Marines did great!” said Gunnery Sgt.Kenneth Fall, operations chief for Special-Purpose MAGTF 12.2. “Therange went very well.”
The courses of fire also serve as a refresher for the Marines and sailors,who first practiced these skills during pre-deployment training on CampLejeune, N.C.
During the two days of training, the Marines stood on line, each don-ning a full combat-load, and shot their weapons from the three, five, seven,15, 25 and 50-yard-lines. They fired from the standing, kneeling, andprone positions, and practiced moving forwards and laterally. They eventrained on fire team movements.
The Marines and sailors carried out firing drills called off by an in-structor running the range. They received time limits of merely secondsduring the drills, forcing them to react quickly. One drill involved a 25-yard sprint then firing from both the standing and kneeling positions wi-thin 11 seconds.
"It's been very exciting to be able to participate in these types of trai-ning exercises," said Cpl. Adeoluwa Sopade, a Meteorology and Oceano-graphy analyst from East Windsor, N.J. "It's not every day we get to dostuff like this. It is something you look forward to doing when you jointhe Marines.”
SPMAGTF 12.2 Marines participate in crisis response training
Cpl. Joseph F. Broz IV, a combat engineer with Special-Purpose MarineAir-Ground Task Force 12.2, prepares to sprint 25 yards during a trainingexercise on fire movement. The Marines participated in non-lethal weaponsand familiarization exercises June 8 and 9, 2012. The training, which inclu-ded firing multiple weapon systems and different fire maneuvers, is to pre-pare the Marines to provide limited support in the event of a crisis in theU.S. Africom area of responsibility. ( Photo by Lance Cpl. Adwin Esters)
BY LANCE CPL ADWIN ESTERSSPMAGTF 12.2 Marines
Naval Air Station (NAS) Sigonella Fire & EmergencyService (FES) members pose for a photo with NAS Sigonella Commanding Officer, Capt. Scott Butler andthe 2011 FES awards earned by the NAS Sigonella FESdepartment during the Fire Chiefs conference held atNAS Sigonella. (U.S. Navy photo by MCSN CameronBramham/Released)
NASSIG FES earn award
BY D. LEA HAYESSigonella Fire & Emergency Services
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Friday, June 22 2:00 PM Madagascar 3 PG 5:00 PM Think Like A Man PG-13 5:30 PM Lockout PG-13 7:30 PM Five-Year Engagement R 8:00 PM The Raven R
Saturday, June 23 2:00 PM Madagascar 3 PG 2:30 PM Pirates! Band of Misfits PG4:30 PM Think Like A Man PG-13 5:00 PM Snow W. & Huntsman PG-137:30 PM Prometheus R Movie In the Park – Marinai Soccer Field9:00 PM Tangled PG FREE Sunday, June 24 2:00 PM Pirates! Band of Misfits PG2:30 PM Three Stooges PG
4:30 PM Snow W. & Huntsman PG-135:00 PM Five-Year Engagement R7:30 PM The Raven R
Tuesday, June 26 5:00 PM The Avengers PG-135:30 PM The Three Stooges PG7:30 PM Think Like A Man PG-138:00 PM Cabin In The Woods R Wednesday, June 27 5:00 PM Madagascar 3 PG5:30 PM The Lucky One PG-13 7:30 PM Dark Shadows PG-138:00 PM Men In Black III G-13
Thursday, June 28 5:00 PM Madagascar 3 PG5:30 PM Lockout PG-13 7:30 PM Prometheus R8:00 PM Five-Year Engagement R
Friday, June 292:00 PM Toy Story 3 G FREE5:00 PM Think Like A Man PG-13 5:30 PM Snow W. & Huntsman PG-137:30 PM Prometheus R 8:00 PM The Raven R
MIdTOwN MOVIE THEATERS
SChEDULE & DESCRIPTIONS
Movie schedule is subject to change. Please call to confirm.
Movie hotline: 624-4248
MWR knows how to throw a party, and this year’s4th of July will be no exception! Get ready to celebratefreedom with the Independence Day Celebration: Red,White and BOOM, with three big days of fun on NAS Iin the Midtown Piazza! The celebration will be on Fri-day and Saturday, June 29th and 30th from 4pm untilmidnight and July 4th from 3 p.m. until 11 p.m.
Enjoy carnival rides, food vendors, games and livemusic each day. Take the kids to bounce and play oninflatables in the gym. There will be pool games at
Splashers on Saturday and Wednesday from noon until3pm. We’ll bring the BOOM on Wednesday the4th with a giant fireworks display! Here’s the live musiclineup for the event:
Friday, June 295:30 p.m. – Bits & Pieces7 p.m. - Batuka (Santana Tribute)9:10 p.m. – Just for Fun ( Jazz/Rock)
Saturday, June 306 p.m. – Keep the Wound (Rock)7:30 p.m. – Kelly Bell Band (Blues)9:30 p.m. – Cartel (Pop Rock)
Wednesday, July 47 p.m. – Supernova ( Jazz/Rock)9 p.m. – Alchimia (Rock)11 p.m. – Fireworks
Celebrate Freedom with MWR!
Enjoy LIVE MUSIC!
ThE FIVE-YEAR ENGAGEMENT...........................RSTARRING: Jason Segel, Emily Blunt and Chris Pratt
One year after meeting, Tom proposes to his girlfriend, Violet, but unex-pected events keep tripping them up as they look to walk down the aisle to-gether. (2 hrs. 4 m.)
ThINK LIKE A MAN……………….PG-13STARRING: Chris Brown, Gabrielle Union
Four friends conspire to turn the tables on their women when they discoverthe ladies have been using Steve Harvey's relationship advice against them(2 hrs. 2 m.)
SNOW WhITE & ThE hUNTSMAN………..…..PG-13STARRING: Kristen Stewart, Chris hemsworth and Charlize Theron
In a twist to the fairy tale, the Huntsman ordered to take Snow White intothe woods to be killed winds up becoming her protector and mentor in aquest to vanquish the Evil Queen. (2 hrs. 7 m.)
ThE RAVEN…………………….RSTARRING: John Cusack, Alice Eve
When a madman begins committing horrific murders inspired by Edgar AllanPoe's works, a young Baltimore detective joins forces with Poe to stop himfrom making his stories a reality (2 hrs. 50 m.)
COMING SOON:The Dictator, What To Expect When You Are Expecting , ChernobylDiaries, Piranha 3DD, Rock of Ages, That’s My Boy
FREE MOVIE IN THE PARK
Saturday, June 23, come out to the Marinai Soccer Field and enjoythe movie Tangled after the sun goes down. Bring blankets or chairsand bug spray. Some concessions will be available for purchase.
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Across5. Paprika7. Melone8. Cetriolo10. Apricot12. Strawberry14. Lattuga15. Guava16. Zucchini18. Patata19. Pineapple22. Pesca23. Zafferano27. Cavolo30. Zucca31. Watermelon32. Pear33. Sugar34. Grape35. Mirtillo37. Pompelmo38. Finocchio40. Mango42. Basilico44. Melone Verde47. Melon48. Tangerine52. Savia53. Citron54. Oregano55. Thyme57. Blueberries58. Rosmarino59. Apple60. Kiwi61. Spinach
Down1. Cauliflower2. Carrot3. Celery4. Arancia6. Garlic9. Fagioli11. Artichoke13. Avocado17. Uvaspina20. Salt21. Rucola22. Prugna24. Fico25. Papaya26. Cherry28. Asparagus29. Cocco30. Prezzemolo35. Broccoli36. Funghi39. Lemon41. Pomodoro43. Raspberry45. Piselli46. Banana49. Dill50. Melanzana51. Lime56. Cipolla57. Corn
Can you translate to solve the puzzle?
Use the Italian to English or English to Italian translated word for each to solve the puzzle
GAME
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Sudoku!Did you know?
There are morethan 52.6 milliondogs in the U.S.
There are morechickens than
people in the world.
There are moreplastic flamingosin America than
real ones.
There are only fourwords in the
English languagewhich end in
"-dous": tremendous,horrendous,
stupendous, andhazardous.
Pinocchio is Italianfor "pine head."
Find the way!
1993 Alfa 155, 1700 cc, green,(139.000 km) 5K euro, OBO, callElsa at eringgenberg@ austin.rr.com.
1997 Suzuki Marauder, custom8000 cc, black, (14.000 km) 5Keuro, OBO, Elsa at [email protected].
1997 White Opel Vectra StationWagon, new distributor, sparkplug cables and plugs, annualcar Inspection completed,MUST SELL before June 28,$1,500 O.B.O. Call Ed @ (+39)3456381034."
1997 Alfa Romeo Spider GTV2000 cc, grey, (139.999 km), 5Keuro, OBO, Elsa at [email protected].
2000 silver BMW 318i; 4-dr;xenon front lights; new brakes;A/C; airbags; 17" wheels; alarmsystem; needs nothing at all;runs great. Asking 4000 euro(price negotiable) call Tommyat 331-954-4486
1991 white BMW 316i; 5-SPD;runs great; $1,000 or OBO. Formore info, contact TyroneBrown @ 3401200593 or [email protected]. Se-rious offers only please.
2007 Toyota Rav4, 4x4, V6, auto-matic, standard options, newtires; extended warranty untilOCT 2014; 71,403 Mi.; silver;Asking for $15,900 will nego-tiate; call Jaime at 335-578-8074in evening only, or e-mail [email protected]
FREE summer camp opportuni-ties through the Navy Child andYouth Programs. Applicationsare now being accepted for the2012 Navy Teen Summer CampScholarship Program. ALL-EX-PENSE PAID (YES, FREE) summercamp opportunities for Navyteens worldwide include air-line/ground transportation,camp registration, meals, andmiscellaneous camp insurance.Eligibility requirements and de-tails are posted on the NAS Si-
gonella Facebook page. Dea-dline to apply is June 15. If a fa-mily is PCSing, sponsors canselect a different return airport.Notification of selections will bemade no later than June 22,2012.
FISC Sigonella, Contracting Of-fice, is soliciting for the follo-wing personalized healthcarecontract position at the U.S.Naval Hospital Sigonella: twofull-time Registered Nurse, onefull-time Licensed Practical/Vo-cational Nurse and one full-timeCertified Medical Assistant.Sources must be eligible for USemployment and US citizens.Closing date is June 22, 2012.Contact Mr. Aldo LaColla (624-
5727) or Ms. Agostina Randazzo(624-3792)
Fidel & Phillipo, 4 months, male,black & white and black &brown puppies. Lloves children,people, and other dogs. Will bevisiting the vet soon.
Damon, 2 months, brown andtan, male puppy. Really calmpersonality that does well withother animals including cats.Timid with new people but willwarm up. Visiting the vet mid-June.
Romulus, 8 weeks, gray andblack stripes, male kitten. Lovespeople, children, and other cats
but hisses at dogs but is youngenough where he could learnthat dogs are okay. Visits the vetin mid-June.
Chomper, 3 months, black andwhite, male puppy. Loves peo-ple, children, and other dogs.Should be fine in any home.Current on shots. Microchipped.
To volunteer, adopt or foster,visit facebook.com/Sigonella.Animals or http://sigonellaani-malwelfaresociety.webs.com/
AUTOMOB I L E S
NOT I C E
S AWS AN IMA L S
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WASHINGTON (NNS) -- When ChiefAviation Machinist's Mate(SW/AW) An-thony Hughes received news in November
2011, that he was on the Enlisted Retention Board(ERB) list he felt like his life was over.
"I remember my CO (commanding officer) sittingme down and saying 'Chief, I've got some bad news,'and I immediately knew what was coming," said Hu-ghes.
His commanding officer informed him of his selec-tion for ERB, which angered him.
"I felt like I had honored my part of the bargain, andthe Navy had just backed out on the deal," said Hughes.
Instead of giving up or feeling sorry for himself, Hu-ghes said he quickly accepted the news and started loo-king toward the future.
"I literally knew exactly what I had to do at that verymoment; from that day on my only mission was to getmy family back home, so I could get a new job ASAP."
Hughes is one of 2,946 Sailors chosen for separa-tion by the ERB in late 2011, all of whom were from alist of approximately 16,000 records the board revie-wed to help reduce manning and meet quotas in va-rious rates across the fleet. With record high retentionand low attrition among active duty Sailors, the Navybecame overmanned by greater than 103 percent in 31of 84 ratings, resulting in increased competition andreduced advancement opportunities for strong-perfor-ming Sailors to reenlist.
The ERB was introduced to allow the Navy toachieve stability and fit across the force while retainingbalance based on seniority, skills, and experience.
Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Jonathan Greenertexplained in his official blog that, "ERB reduces overallmanpower by reducing the number of Sailors in over-manned ratings through conversions and separations."
Navy leadership realized; however, that while theERB was fair and necessary for the needs of the Navy,it also left Sailors with questions and concerns for theirfuture.
"The ERB and follow-on transition process have myfull attention," wrote Greenert, "we are putting great ef-forts to ensure the ERB process is being conductedprofessionally and fairly. More importantly, we look toensure that the means for transition is clear, broadly ap-plied, open and readily available."
For Hughes, that message couldn't have been clea-rer.
"I knew I couldn't mess around," he said. "With awife and two small kids, I have mouths to feed and billsto pay. There was no way I was going to let this situationmess up my family and our way of life, and as it turnedout, neither was the Navy."
Soon after Hughes received the news, a represen-tative from Challenger, Gray and Christmas (CGC), afirm contracted by the Navy to provide extensive tran-sition services for ERB Sailors, reached out to him andbegan working with him on his life after active duty.
"One thing that I really needed to work on was myresume. I was taking action on all other areas of mylife, from my move to my out processing, but my re-sume needed work, and the folks at CGC really helpedwith it."
Hughes said he was very impressed with the com-prehensive resume services offered by CGC.
"I felt like I was talking with someone that had beenthrough the transition process, was in a similar positionin the service when they were active duty, so they knew
literally all the aspects of creating a resume for me," hesaid. "In the end my future employer told me my re-sume was excellent, and a key reason I got the job."
CGC is an employment placement firm that wascontracted to "continue to build on the job skills, suc-cess and training acquired during Sailors' careers andsucceed in the civilian job market," said Rick Trimmer,a contract manager for Commander, Navy InstallationsCommand, who manages CGC's contract. "We (theNavy) have asked them to reach out to each ERB Sailorand offer as much assistance in their employment tran-sition as possible, from resume writing to help findingemployers that need Sailors with their specific skillsets."
Hughes explained that CGC worked in a partner-ship with other firms and assigned him a personalcoach to help with his transition.
"The coach I had, Dennis, offered to take my phonecalls with questions or concerns at any time, he evengave me his personal cell phone number. I knew he wasdoing everything he could to help me find a job," hesaid.
Hughes reiterated that while CGC was a great help,they couldn't do all the work.
"A lot of this is self motivation," he said. "Sure, the-y'll help you, but you need to take initiative and workwith them too. For instance they could only give me adraft for the resume; I had to fill out my informationbefore their editors could make it presentable."
CGC is also contracted to assist with actual job se-arch help by providing employment resources to Sai-lors and even practice interviews and salary negotiationtechniques.
"I was overwhelmed with all they were offering,luckily, with my networking efforts I was fortunateenough to meet my future employer here on NSACrane, so I didn't really need the full complement ofCGC's services," Hughes explained.
In the end, Hughes' setback turned out to be a roadto a new and bright future, noted his wife Nikki Hu-ghes.
"The main 'stressor' with getting out of the Navy isclearly the job search," said Nikki Hughes. "But I mustsay, within the blink of an eye Anthony had a joboffer...with the ERB resources (CGC) plus my husban-d's natural abilities to take charge of the situation, weare ready for the next chapter!"
Hughes has a job offer with a local contractingcompany in his hometown of Crane, Ind., where heplans to settle his family after he leaves active duty inSeptember 2012.
"I'll tell you this, no one is going to hand you a job,but with a little help from the Navy and CGC, plus mywillingness to lean forward and make a plan, I was ableto ensure a future and a life after my 14 year plus careerin the Navy."
The Navy's contract with CGC is extensive andtasks them to reach out to all ERB Sailors. Sailors areencouraged to contact CGC by calling 1-800-971-4288 or by e-mail at [email protected] ifthey desire services and have not heard from CGC. Sai-lors can also contact the Help Center at Commander,Navy Personnel Command by calling 866-827-5672for more information.
For more information visit the NPC ERB WebPage at www.npc.navy.mil/boards/ERB/, contact theNPC customer service center at 1-866-U-ASK-NPC(1-866-827-5672) or email [email protected].
Transition benefits: Life after ERBBY CMDR PATRICK FOUGHTYNavy Installations Command Public Affairs
Sexual Assault Prevention hotlinesDoD SAFE helpline: 001-877-995-5247 (From cell phones and
off-base telephones)
Sigonella SAPR VA hotline:335-642-8312 Or:19020 (toll-free access code) 877-995-5247 (From DSN lines)