Essential Comms: Winter Road Safety

Feature: USS Enterprise Visits Naples for the Last Time

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Big “E” in Naples for Final Port Visit

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E s s e n t i a l C o m m sBe ‘Ready Navy’ - Winter Driving Safety

HAILMr. Stephen Wall, N00G

Driving in the winter can mean slower traffic, hazardous road conditions, and unforeseen dangers. To help you make it safely through winter, here are some suggestions from the National Safety Council to make sure that you and your vehicle are prepared.

Your Car Prepare your car for winter. Start with a checkup that includes: • Checking the ignition, brakes, wiring, hoses and fan belts. • Changing and adjusting the spark plugs. • Checking the air, fuel and emission filters, and the PCV valve. • Inspecting the distributor. • Checking the battery. • Checking the tires for air, sidewall wear and tread depth. • Checking antifreeze levels and the freeze line. Your car should have a tune-up (check the owner’s manual for the recommended interval) to ensure better gas mileage, quicker starts and faster response on pick-up and passing power.

National Safety Council Necessary Equipment An emergency situation on the road can arise at any time and you must be prepared. In addition to making sure you have the tune-up, a full tank of gas, and fresh anti-freeze, you should carry the following items in your trunk: • Properly inflated spare tire, wheel wrench and tripod-type jack • Shovel • Jumper cables • Tow and tire chains • Bag of salt or cat litter • Tool kit

Essential Supplies Be prepared with a “survival kit” that should always remain in the car. Replen-ish after use. Essential supplies include: • Working flashlight and extra batteries • Reflective triangles and brightly-colored cloth • Compass • First aid kit • Exterior windshield cleaner • Ice scraper and snow brush • Wooden stick matches in a waterproof container

If You Become Stranded...• Do not leave your car unless you know exactly where you are, how far it is to possible help, and are certain you will improve your situation. • To attract attention, light two flares and place one at each end of the car a safe distance away. Hang a brightly colored cloth from your antenna.• If you are sure the car’s exhaust pipe is not blocked, run the engine and heater for about 10 minutes every hour or so depending upon the amount of gas in the tank.• To protect yourself from frostbite and hypothermia use the woolen items and blankets to keep warm.• Keep at least one window open slightly. Heavy snow and ice can seal a car shut.

Budgeting for the Holiday SeasonSetting a holiday budget The first step in getting control of holiday expenses is deciding exactly how much you can spend. There are four main areas in which most people spend: gifts, entertaining, travel, and decorating. And each of these areas comes with hidden expenses. For example, gift-giving costs much more than the price of each gift. You also have to consider the cost of wrapping and shipping gifts.

Making a gift list Take the time to make a list of everyone for whom

you’d like to buy gifts. Are there people who could get a card rather than a gift? Set a price limit on each gift. Don’t forget to add in the cost of wrapping paper and shipping -- including shipping costs from a catalogue or Web site to you, and from you to the recipient.

Entertainment costs Many people forget to fac-tor in the cost of holiday enter-taining. Even if you aren’t hav-ing a party, providing snacks for neighbors or friends who drop by and serving the holiday meal can be expen-sive. Try to think of ways in which you can cut back in this

category. For example, ask family members to contribute a dish to your holiday meal instead of supplying all the food yourself.

Travel costs If you’ll be traveling during the holidays, even if it’s by car, be sure to include these costs in your budget. Decorating costs Estimate how much you’ll spend on holiday decorations. This is often an easy area to cut back in. Think about what you did last year and determine whether you can reuse any decorations.

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USS ENTERPRISE, At Sea - In 1962, a brand-new aircraft carrier, USS En-terprise (CVN 65), visited Naples, Italy, for the first time. Times were different then. The United States was in the midst of a massive arms build-up with the Soviet Union, while involvement in Vietnam was beginning to escalate. A band from Liverpool, England, called The Beatles, began blowing up airwaves across the U.S. and the entire world. It was Enterprise’s first deploy-ment. The newly-christened carrier was deployed to the U.S. 6th Fleet area of operations to take part in several NATO exercises with partner nations. The “Big E” visited Naples for one week in September before being deployed to Cuba for the October Cuban Missile Crisis. Fifty years later, Enterprise returned to Naples Oct. 16-21. Only this time, she’s been around. Her decks are seasoned with the sweat of the over 100,000 Sailors and Marines that have formed her ranks through her 51 years of service. “Enterprise made a port call in Naples on its first deployment in 1962,” said Capt. William C. Hamilton, the commanding officer of Enterprise. “Since that time, Enterprise has visited Naples six more times during its 50-

Enterprise Visits Naples for the Last Time Story by MC3 Brian G. Reynolds, Enterprise Carrier Strike Group Public Affairs

plus years of service.” During the port of call, Sailors and Marines had the chance to unwind and soak up the rich Italian culture. “Besides shopping and eating the delicious food, nearly 5,000 Sailors and Marines have the chance to experience Italian culture and history during the many tours that have been arranged for us,” said Hamilton. “This is an expe-rience of a lifetime.” The tours gave “Big E” Sailors the opportunity to experience locations spanning the Iberian Peninsula. The tours included trips to Rome, Florence, Pompeii and Pisa - to name a few. “Rome was absolutely beautiful,” said Information Specialist 3rd Class Andrea Tourville. “Italy is an absolutely moving place. There is so much history there.”

“The tours that I took to Florence and Pisa were something that I will always remember,” said Information Systems Technician 1st Class Stephen Wolff. “The smell of espresso and fresh basil in the air was amazing. It is truly a place immersed in history and culture.” Enterprise also took the time to welcome their Italian hosts aboard for an evening. On Oct. 19 a reception was held in the ship’s hangar bay to express ap-preciation for the long-lasting relation-ship that the legendary carrier has had with the people of Italy. “This is a wonderful opportunity for us as the U.S. Navy to express our appreciation to Italy; to thank you for being a wonderful host nation and a steadfast and capable ally,” said Adm. Bruce Clingan, commander, Allied Joint Forces Command, commander, U.S. Naval Forces Europe and commander, U.S. Naval Forces Africa. Prior to leaving Italy, Sailors and Marines from the “Big E” also spent their time in Naples reaching out to the Italian people through several commu-nity relations activities that took place in various churches and monasteries in the Neapolitan region. As the anchor was weighed, Enter-prise departed the city of Naples for the final time, symbolically closing the cir-cle on nearly half a century of service across the globe. Just as Naples was the ship’s first foreign port of call, it was also her last.

Right: NAPLES, Italy - Sailors assigned to the aircraft car-rier USS Enterprise (CVN 65) and guests enjoy a reception aboard the ship, Oct. 19. Photo by MC3 Brian Reynolds.Cover: NAPLES, Italy - The aircraft carrier USS Enter-prise (CVN 65) is anchored off the coast of Naples, Italy. Photo by MC3 Scott Pittman.

Above: NAPLES, Italy - Sailors line up to board barges and go on liberty during the USS Enterprise’s (CVN 65) final port visit, Oct. 19. Photo by MC3 Scott Pittman.Left: NAPLES, Italy - CS2 Paulino Joseline, assigned to the USS Enterprise (CVN 65), helps feed lunch to children during a com-munity involvement event, Oct. 17. Photo by MC3 Randy Savarese.

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Reliant Challenge

NAPLES, Italy - Navy installations in Europe, Africa, and the Middle East completed training exercise Reliant Challenge 2013, Oct. 18, which tested the shore establishment’s ability to meet operational support requirements during contingencies. Reliant Challenge 2013 was the final of four major emergency manage-ment and anti-terrorism force protection exercises held by Navy Region, Europe, Africa, Southwest Asia this year. “This exercise, our most complex yet, was designed to be a challenging scenario. We tested our ability to support warfighters during operations, respond to threats at our bases, and manage emer-gency resources simultaneously,” said Region Director of Training and Readi-ness Tracey Murdock. Region headquarters staff in Naples, Italy worked remotely with Navy instal-lation personnel based in Spain, Italy, Greece, Djibouti, and Bahrain. Crisis action teams and emergency operators rehearsed command-post communication and planning processes that enable Navy installations to support U.S. and allied forces effectively. “It’s about being ready,” said Murdock. “We need to support our operational forces and protect our people and facili-ties no matter what. Exercises like Reli-ant Challenge prepare us to do that.”

Sigonella Holds Navy Ball

MANAMA, Bahrain - Capt. Colin Walsh, com-manding officer NSA Bahrain, and retired Lt. Cmdr. Daniel Maloney cut the cake celebrat-ing the Navy’s 237th Birthday, Oct.11. U.S. Navy Photo.

ROTA, Spain - MCPON Michael D. Stevens gives his coin to the Sailor of the Year for the Naval Base Rota Hosptial during a fleet en-gagement visit at Naval Station Rota, Spain. Photo by MC2 Thomas Rosprim.

NAPLES, Italy - YNC Jonas Joe participates in the Region-wide exercise Reliant Chal-lenge, Oct. 15. Photo by MC1 Jack Georges.

CATANIA, Sicily - Service members stationed at NAS Sigonella celebrated the 237th birthday of the United States Navy during the 2012 Navy Ball, Oct. 13, in Catania, Sicily. The Navy Ball is the annual event which celebrates the day Congress cre-ated the United States Navy Oct. 13, 1775. “The Navy Ball is a great time-honored tradition that I look forward to every year,” said Capt. Scott Butler, NAS Sigonella’s commanding officer. Vice Adm. William D. French, com-mander, Navy Installations Command, served as the guest speaker as well as guest of honor for the ceremony. “About a year ago our Chief of Naval Operations, Adm. Jonathan Greenert, brought forward a strategy that identified three basic points and principles of the Navy; warfighting first, operate forward and be ready,” said French. “With that said, the last two days I have been here in Sigonella, I will tell you there is no base that resembles those three topic points or principles more so than NAS Sigonella. Happy birthday Navy.” The 2012 Navy Ball closed with the official toast, ceremonial cake cutting by the youngest and oldest Sailor in attend-ance and dancing.

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NSA Bahrain Celebrates Navy’s 237th Birthday

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MANAMA, Bahrain - Members of the Naval Support Activity (NSA) Bahrain community celebrated the Navy’s 237th birthday with a 3K Fun Run, Oct. 11. Runners viewed a video message from Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) Adm. Jonathan Greenert afterward. “On this 237th birthday of our Navy, we have the honor to serve in thegreatest maritime fighting force the world has ever seen, but we do so withhumility, continuing to build upon the framework those fighting Sailorsforged before us,” said Greenert. On Oct. 13, 1775, the Continental Congress in Philadelphia gave birth tothe U.S. Navy by commissioning two sailing vessels to intercept transportssupplying aid to the British army. “Established under the same guiding principles we use today; Honor, Courageand Commitment, our Navy was formed to protect our nation,” said Lt. RyanMagee, the lead planner for NSA Bah-rain’s Navy birthday events. NSA Bahrain Executive Officer Cmdr. Justin Rubino said the Navy’s birthdayis a time to reflect on the achievements and sacrifices of the past. “We are proud to be a part of that tradition and part of the celebration,”said Rubino. “The Navy is always evolv-ing and improving, but we are alsoentrenched in tradition and that is impor-tant to remember where we camefrom.”

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Navy Celebrates 237th Birthday Aboard Battleship

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Navy Hosts Fourth Annual Navy Energy Forum

WASHINGTON - The Navy hosted the fourth annual Naval Energy Forum Oct. 17 at the Reagan Building and Interna-tional Trade Center in Washington. This year’s theme, “The Art of the Long View,” highlighted the importance of using energy to enhance combat capa-bility and conserve resources through education, the use of renewable energy, and energy conservation. Secretary of the Navy (SECNAV), Ray Mabus and other key representatives from the Navy, Marine Corps, industry, and the international community spoke at the forum. Mabus gave several examples the Navy has taken toward energy conser-vation in 2012; among them, the use of a 50/50 biofuel blend in every vessel participating in the Rim of the Pacific 2012 exercise and the construction of a solar farm at Naval Air Weapons Station China Lake, which produces more than 30 percent of the stations annual energy consumption. “No one ever did anything big by be-ing timid,” said Mabus. “We have seen that the biggest changes have come when every Sailor and Marine buys into the idea of energy conservation.”

NORFOLK - U.S. Fleet Forces (USFF) Command hosted a ceremony commem-orating the 237th birthday of the U.S. Navy aboard the Battleship Wisconsin Oct. 12. Adm. Bill Gortney, USFF commander, served as the event’s guest speaker and discussed the Navy’s history and contri-butions in building our nation. “While we are here today to celebrate our Navy’s 237th birthday, this year also marks the 200th anniversary of the War of 1812, and we learned a lot during that war,” said Gortney. “One, we need strong warships that are flexible, adaptable and built to last by America. Two, we need bold and innovative commanders with highly motivated and incredibly proficient crews. Three, we are a seagoing nation that not only requires a strong coastal Navy but also a blue water Navy that can project power overseas to protect free-dom of navigation at strategic maritime crossroads where shipping lanes and our security interests intersect. These are the conditions under which our Navy started. These are the lessons we learned more than two hundred years ago. These are the imperatives by which we must oper-ate today.” The ceremony included the ringing of nine bells, signifying the past and the future of the Navy and a retiring of the colors. The event was one of many held around the world to recognize the service and heritage of the U.S. Navy since its founding.

HOUSTON - EOD3 Jered Johnston, as-signed to Explosive Ordnance Disposal Unit 3, waves to a child at the Houston Aquarium during Houston Navy Week, Oct. 22. Photo by MCSN Michael Achterling.

CHARLESTOWN, Mass. - USS Constitu-tion and her crew headed underway from the ship’s berth in Charlestown, Mass. Oct. 19, in commemoration of the ship’s launching day 215 years ago. This was the last of this year’s five scheduled underway demonstrations for Constitution, during which the ship celebrated the bicentennial of the War of 1812. “This has been quite a year for both the ship and the crew, and to be under-way is the perfect way to celebrate her 215th birthday,” said Cmdr. Matthew Bonner, Constitution’s 72nd commanding officer. “The fact she can still go to sea and occasionally sail is a testament not only to her design, but also the dedica-tion and skill of the people who maintain this beautiful ship.” “It’s breathtaking, all the history that is here,” said Roebie Shirley, guest from Tecumseh, Okla. “Just to be aboard to touch a piece of living history that has meant so much to so many people was indescribable. I went to all the decks and saw everything. Unbelievable.” Constitution is the world’s oldest com-missioned warship afloat and welcomes more than 500,000 visitors per year. She defended the sea lanes against threat from 1797 to 1855, much like the mission of today’s Navy.

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PACIFIC OCEAN - The guided-missile de-stroyer USS Fitzgerald (DDG 62) launches a Standard Missile-3 as apart of a joint ballistic missile defense exercise, Oct. 25. U.S. Navy photo.

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EVERETT, Wash. - ET3 Thomas Cyr fires blank rounds from an machine gun aboard the USS Momsen (DDG 92) at a simulated enemy small boat during exercise Citadel Pro-tect, Oct. 25. Photo by MC2 Jeffry Willadsen.

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