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SIGONELLA, SICILY

QUOTEOF THE WEEK

“In absence of clearly de)ned goals, we become

strangely loyal to performingdaily acts of trivia.”

- Author unknown

BY MC2 MATTHEW C. HAWSNAS Sigonella Public Affairs

Assistant Fire Chief Shane Ray)eld ignites a live )re to a simulated jet during a Mobile Aircra* Fire)ghting Training Device (MAFT-D) exercise. (U.S. Navy photo by MC2 Ma+hew C. Haws/Released)

Naval Air Station (NAS) Sigonella Fire Department participated in a Mobile Aircraft Firefighting TrainingDevice (MAFT-D) exercise. The exercise included a

scenario with a live fire simulation on the flight line and a teamof firefighters.

"6e purpose of this exercise is to keep the skills up on combat8res with aircra:," said Station Chief Mario Signorello. "We cansimulate any type of 8re on the structure of this simulator so it'svery real to life."

6e MAFT-D exercise utilizes a variation of Aircra: Rescueand Fire Fighting (ARFF) vehicles and equipment to complete theevolution successfully.

"We have the tactical apparatus that we use for aircra: emer-gencies and we also have structural pumpers for structural 8res,"said Signorello.

In an event that a 8re happens on the 9ight line, each person's

job is important and teamwork and communication become es-sential to safely di7use the 8re.

"I am a crew chief for this exercise and my job is important be-cause I am completely responsible for the crew and the truck, " saidAviation Boatswain’s Mate Handler 2nd Class (AW) Corey James.6e crew chief position has to lead his rescue crew through anyoperations they need to conduct.

While the Navy has a need for 8re teams at sea and shore basedcommands, the basic principles of 8re 8ghting apply to all situations.

"Aircra: carriers contain jet fuel so that is the most obvious ha-zard being at sea," said James. "Jet fuels burn at a really high tem-perature and that can be very hazardous. 6e procedure for 8ghting8res at sea and shore though are fairly similar. Establish a rescuepath, create an entry to the aircra:, rescue any personnel and extinguish the 8re." Check out more photos *om the MAFT-D exercise on pages 8 and 9.

NAS Sigonella #re#ghters heat up training

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In case you are too busy actually wor-king, I would like to tell you that theErst day of spring was on Tuesday. Ad-

ditionally, I recommend that you set yourclocks forward this Sunday, 25 March at2 a.m. for Daylight Savings Time (DST).

Bis week’s word is “exercise” or “fareginnastica” in Italian. I notice a lot of folksrunning and walking around base, the wea-ther is improving and the spring PhysicalFitness Assessment or PFA is just aroundthe corner. I encourage everyone to makethe eCort to get out and exercise. It wasgreat to see the turnout for this year’s Base2 Base Run. I miei complimenti (my com-pliments) to MWR. Be Base 2 Base serieswas an excellent and well-run exercisevenue this year and is in line with the Secre-tary of the Navy’s 21st Century Sailor andMarine initiative designed to maximize Sai-lor and Marine personal readiness, to main-tain the resiliency of the force, and to honethe most combat eCective force in the hi-story of the Department of the Navy.

Readiness and resiliency provide ano-ther example of this week’s word, althoughslightly diCerent in Italian, “esercitezione”.We just completed an exercise called Re-

liant Defense 2012 and I must say Iwas pleased with the performanceof the NASSIG community, speci-Ecally, the Erst-responders, Ere andemergency services, security per-sonnel and NCIS. I understand thatsome may have been inconvenien-ced by the closing of the NAS I gateand the requirement to shelter inplace, but both measures are possi-ble and even likely during an actualcrisis and it is important that thecommunity and the base prepareand train in a simulated environ-ment that closely resembles whatwe expect in real crises. As we movethrough the spring and summermonths, be aware that these trai-ning opportunities will continueand we use these exercises to en-sure your safety.

Lastly, I ask each of you to lookaround our base and ask…“what can I doto make Sigonella beHer?” I have noticedbase organizations walking the grounds andpicking up trash. I’m thankful for that andI encourage the entire community to followsuit. Be appearance of the base reFects di-

rectly on the Navy and all who live here.Take some time and show some SigonellaPRIDE.

Enjoy the spring, the improving weatherand remember to think and act safely.Buona Giornata!

NAS Sigonella Executive Officer, Cmdr. Eric Vosler

As designated by the U.S. Navy Memo-rial foundation (USNMF), 2012 is theYear of the Chief.

Each year, the USNMF spotlight anaval group similar to commands recogni-zing individual achievements with the Sai-lor of the Year award. USNMF selection isbased on leadership and the impact thegroup has on the U.S. Navy and U.S. CoastGuard community. Past groups that havebeen recognized include: SEALS, SeaBees, Navy Medicine and Supply.

"Be Year of the Chief distinction is anhonor and humbling," said Naval Air Sta-tion (NAS) Sigonella Command MasterChief David Graham. "However, it is nota time of rest. We have to constantly men-tor and grow our Sailors in order to meetthe needs of our Navy and our nation."

As every chief knows, a lot is expectedfrom the chief 's mess during the Year ofthe Chief and every year.

"Every chief should strive to be the bestchief they ever met. We should demandnothing but the best from our mess andour Sailors," said AFCM Mike Padro, Air-craG Intermediate Maintenance Deta-

chment (AIMD) Sigonella senior enlistedleader. " I expect nothing less than solidleadership. I want the mess to live up to thephrase 'ask the chief.' Be only way we cando that is being actively engaged, beingmore visible and walking the deck-plates."

Graham and Padro encourage chiefs tocontinue to focus on the Guiding Princi-ples: deck-plate leadership, institutionaland technical expertise, professionalism,character, loyalty, active communication,and sense of heritage.

"Our Guiding Principles not only guideus but unite us and maintain us," said Padro.

In the changing times of the U.S. Navy,the Guiding Priciples and the role of achief are even more important.

"It is harder today to stay Navy," saidGraham. "Our Navy is only retaining thebest and the brightest. So as chiefs, wemust prepare our Sailors to become futurechiefs and commanding oDcers. We mustdo this while simultaneously trainingthem to be more competitive for the civi-lian workforce. One day our Sailors willbecome the leaders of our future Navy.Bey are worth the investment."

In celebration of the Year of theChief, Naval Air Station (NAS)Sigonella Chief Pe-y O,cers

Association (CPOA) has planned aseries of events, beginning onMarch 31 and throughout the year.

Events on March 31:7:30 a.m.: Flag presentation atMidtown Fag poles on NAS I.8:30 a.m.: CPO presentation atConnections. 5k formation run.10 a.m.: Community BBQ andCPO 119th birthday cake cuHing.

2012 is the Year of the ChiefBY AZC AARON GANTNAS Sigonella AIMD

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Around NAS Sigonella ...

4e Department of Defense Dependents Schools (DoDDS) Navy Junior Reserve O5-cers' Training Corps (NJROTC) held its annual military inspection on Monday, March12, conducted by Area 13 Manager Capt. Dan Wenceslao. 4e inspections includedadministrative and supply inspections similar to those conducted annually by the U.S.Navy. Following the inspections, the NJROTC Cadets performed a pass and review anddemonstrated their drilling ability. Individual awards were also presented to severalcadets. (U.S. Navy photo by MR2 Gary Spence/Released)

Cadets of DoDDs high school NJROTCprogram conduct annual military inspection

Naval Air Station (NAS) Sigonella elementaryschool students from Mr. Atkinson's class and Ms.Cagle’s Sure Start class learned about energy con-servation from Builder 2nd Class Aaron Manfredi,public works building energy manager with thehelp of mascot "Brite." Together Manfredi andBrite, played by Lt. James Shefchik, visited the cla-ssrooms to teach tips on saving energy.

“It was great to see the reactions from the chil-dren at DoDDs”, said Manfredi. “Any time youhave a cartoonish Fgure such as Brite, kids seem toget a kick out of it. It also helps inGuence them andin turn they pass on what they’ve learned to their

parents. Dey’ll let mom or dad know, 'Hey! YouleH the light on in the kitchen! Dat’s wastingenergy'.”

Manfredi emphasized the importance of conser-ving energy, especially in today’s economic climate.

“De reasons for energy conservation aware-ness are preIy obvious. It just makes Fnancialsense. You can ease some of the strain from yourpersonal budget," said Manfredi. "De Navy hasthese programs in place to make sailors aware thatthis is one of the easiest ways to save money fortheir own personal situations and for the Navy aswell. Dat’s crucial these days.”

NAS Sigonella school kids learn about energy conservationBY MR2 GARY SPENCENAS Sigonella Public A�airs

Naval Air Station (NAS) Sigonella elementary school students from Mr. Atkinson's class learn about energy conservationfrom BU2 Aaron Manfredi, public works building energy manager with the help of mascot "Brite", played by Lt. JamesShefchik. (U.S. Navy photo by MR2 Gary Spence/Released)

On, Friday, March 16, Marines fromSpecial Marine Air Ground Task ForceTwelve (SPMAGTF-12) graduatedfrom the Command Sponsored Corpo-rals Course during a ceremony held atthe NAS I theater.

De purpose of the CorporalsCourse is to provide students the basicknowledge and skills necessary to besuccessful small-unit leaders. De intentis to instill a feeling of conFdence intheir leadership abilities. It is the foun-dation in the development of new lea-dership among the NCO ranks.

Sgt.Maj. Patrick Llamas, corporalscourse director, emphasized the impor-tance of the course. “Essentially, it’s de-veloping small unit leaders and passingthe baton. I equate it to a relay race inour careers. No maIer how fast somerunners are, it’s about the hand-oE. Ifyou miss that hand-oE and don’t prac-tice the liIle things, then something gets

missed and the baton gets dropped. Dat’s what we’re doing here, passing onthe legacy and traditions of the MarineCorps and giving them that conFdenceto lead Marines when they get back theirindividual units.”

De course included a total of 144.5hours of instruction based on direct appli-cation of learned skills. De class was desi-gned to move away from traditionalclassroom instruction of rote memoriza-tion and standardized testing, which hasproven to be ineEective in the past. It in-volved everything from administrative du-ties to responsibilities on the baIleFeld.

One of the graduates, Cpl ChristineHatFeld, gave her perspective on howthe class has helped her understand hernew role in the Marines. “It’s a greatcourse. It steps beyond just following or-ders and doing what our superiors needus to do into the leadership role thatthey now occupy and leading other Ma-rines. We now have to step up and takethe leadership position. Dat’s the pur-pose of the Corporals Course.”

Marines from SPMAGTF-12 graduate fromCorporal’s Course

Marines from Special Marine Air Ground Task Force Twelve (SPMAGTF-12) graduatedfrom the Command Sponsored Corporals Course. (U.S. Navy photo by MR2 GarySpence/Released)

From April 18 - May 15 Health Promotions is hosting a Fveweek course called "Healthy & Fit” to assist you with nutritionand weight management. De course is limited to 15 partici-pants and is on a Frst-come, Frst-served basis. Classes are from8:30-10:30 a.m. and will be held in the NAS I Midtown Classroom. Each session will include group exercise andinformation about nutrition, psychology of eating, a commis-sary tour, tips on healthy cooking etc. To sign up and for moreinformation call 624-4710.

BY MR2 GARY SPENCENAS Sigonella Public A�airs

BY GIUSEPPE LICARINaval Hospital Sigonella

Get healthy and 1t

Don’t forget that registration for school year 2012-2013 is du-ring the week of March 26! ALL students wishing to aIendSigonella Schools in the Fall MUST be registered.

March 26: Registration for Elementary and MS/HSMarch 27: Registration for Elementary and MS/HSMarch 28: Kindergarten registrationMarch 30: Make up day for registration

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“Stava BaQi Matri dolorosa Iuxta Crocella lacrimòsacomu pentébbati Nliu” (At the cross her station keeping,Mary stood in sorrow weeping when her Son was cru-ciNed).

Ke words of this mournful medieval chant, which issung on Good Friday to remember the sorrow of Maryat the foot of the cross, describe one of the most tou-ching days of SeQimana Santa, (Holy Week) duringwhich, street processions and ceremonies are organizedin most Sicilian towns. Every year, Holy Week, lastingfrom Palm Sunday to Easter Sunday, is one of the mostprominent events in the religious life of Enna and Sicily.Street processions featuring decorated religious Ooats,representing the Passion of Christ, are carried out acrossthe island. Elaborate life-size statues of Jesus and the Vir-gin Mary, which are mounted on top of richly decoratedOoats, are accompanied by penitents who mourn thePassion of Christ and rejoice for his resurrection.

Enna’s SeQimana Santa celebrations come straightfrom the Spanish Catholic traditions. Spaniards ruled Si-cily from the 15th to the 18th century. Today, just as ithappens in Andalucia and Latin America, processionsfeaturing traditional costumes still show the intensity ofthe devotees’ mysticism. Good Friday is a day of peni-tence. Every year, thousands of visitors swarm Enna tosee the fervent pilgrims belonging to diLerent city’sConfraternite (confraternities). Key walk slowly in pro-cession wearing colorful robes and hoods through thecobblestone streets of the historic center while townbands play mournful melodies.

Brotherhoods are citizen’s societies similar to medie-val guilds, which date back to the period of the Spanishrule. Key keep alive the religious heritage of the city.Over the centuries, these associations have been taskedwith organizing religious and charitable activities. In thepast, they played a leading role in the social life of thetown providing spiritual and material assistance to thepoor and the sick and even to the ones sentenced todeath. In 1740, there were 34 confraternities.

Today, there are only 15 and they include Confrati(members of the confraternities) belonging to all ranksand classes with the only exception ofwomen. In thepast, confraternities were mainly composed of sulfur mi-ners and farmers. Ke color of the robes and the mantelworn during the processions has a particular meaningthat can be either related to the cult of their own patronsaint or to the role that they played in the past in town.

On Friday, Apr. 6, Enna Good Friday or Venerdì

Santo processions begin at 4:30 p.m. with the “Confra-ternity of the Passion” mournful parade leading onceagain the procession while carrying the 33 symbols andthe insignia related to Jesus martyrdom that are called“Misteri.” Some among those include the cross, thepurse with thirty pieces of silver, the crown, the lantern,the rooster, the nails, and the scourges, jug of water, glo-ves, etc.

Kis emotional procession, which leaves from theChurch of Saint Leonardo, is headed towards theDuomo or cathedral. As the confraternity proceeds inpenitence along via Roma through the narrow streets ofthe city, the other fourteen Confraternite join this mour-nful religious parade. Ke procession follows a deNniteorder. Brotherhoods parade from the most recent to theoldest. Over 2,500 hooded and silent penitents’ walk to-wards Church of Our Lady of Sorrows hosting a statuedepicting the Virgin Mary.

Ken, this statue is taken to the cathedral where anUrna (urn) containing a life-size statue of dead Christ,was previously placed. At 7 p.m., the procession leavesfrom the cathedral and reaches the Church of St. Paolininear the cemetery, where a benediction is given with theReliquary cross, which, according to the tradition con-tains a thorn from the crown of Christ.

Eventually, the procession returns to the Cathedral.Later, the two statues are taken back to the churches.

On April 8 (Easter Sunday), in the morning, Pasquais celebrated at the church of S. Salvatore at 10 a.m. Laterin the evening, Paci (peace), a ceremony symbolizingthe encounter of resurrected Christ with the VirginMary, begins at 6 p.m. Two statues depicting Jesus andhis mother are carried on the shoulders of confraternitymembers and taken from the churches of S. Salvatoreand S. Giuseppe to piazza Mazzini where the Paci iseventually staged. As soon as Christ appears, the blackveil covering the statue of the Lady of Sorrows comesdown. At that point, the statues run toward each otherand aPer that, are taken inside the Cathedral.

Sunday, April 15, marks the day of the melancholic“Spartenza” ceremony, which takes place in piazza Maz-zini. Ke two statues, which participated in the Paci onEaster day, are taken back to the churches where they areusually kept. Ke statue of Christ goes back to church ofSS. Salvatore, and the Virgin Mary one is taken Churchof San Giuseppe. For more information, detailed sche-dules and guided tours’ opportunities call Enna TouristOMce at 0935-529111.

Holy Week in Enna)e mournful Good Friday procession in Enna commemorates Jesus Christ’s cruci*xion and is one of the most signi*cantreligious events of the Holy Week. On April. 6 , penitents belonging to city’s religious brotherhoods perform sorrowfulparades throughout the historic center.

Knowing the importanceof food in the Sicilianculture, it should be no

surprise that home cooks andpastry chefs get very busy du-ring Easter. As the Sicilian sa-ying goes "Aviri cchiu' chiLari dilu furnu di Pasqua," (be busierthan an oven during Easter),during the Easter holiday, Sici-lians bake a lot of scrumptiouspastries that are still preparedaccording to secret ancient reci-pes handed down from Siciliannuns and Moorish bakers.Kere are a wide variety of Sici-lian treats which are basicallymade with eggs, Oour, almonds,candied fruits and ricoQacheese.

Although chocolate Eastereggs, which come in assorted sizes,are big sellers in Sicily, traditionaldolci (treats) are still very popular onthe island. Among the most famoustreats there is the "Cuddura ccu l'ovu"- a cookie with hard-boiled eggs pla-ced in the middle.

Ke marzipan "Agneddu Pasquali"(which in Sicilian means Easterlamb) is undoubtedly the most pecu-liar Easter cake. It comes from a Je-wish tradition and it is made withsugar and clove paste. It is shaped asthe "Agnus Dei" (Lamb of God),whose bronze prototype is in Paler-mo's National Museum. Ke lamb isalways set in a grassy backgroundwith a banner placed in the back. Kebanner is a small reproduction of themedieval symbol of the French kingswho ruled Sicily. Ke tantalizing"Agneddu di Pasta di Zuccaru e Jaro-fulu," which is still made by hand withsugar and clove paste is a preQy tradi-tional variety of Easter lambs. Kemost valuable lambs are indeed the"Agneddi di Pasta Riali," or marzipanlambs, made with ground almondsand sugar, covered with icing andpainted like the Martorana fruit.Kese particular lambs are oPen Nlledwith citron jam and are a specialty ofthe towns of Erice and Acireale wherethey're made close to life size. PastaRiali in Sicilian means royal paste be-cause it was made in the kitchens ofthe great nobles and nuns of the Mar-torana Convent in Palermo.

Another essential Easter cake is"Cassata," (photo above), one of the

world's most famous Sicilian pastries.It is made with ricoQa, coated withicing and decorated with candiedfruit. Cassata is also available in smal-ler and diLerently shaped versionsnamed "Cassateddi." Eating Cassatais a must for any good Sicilian as thesaying goes, "Tintu cu nun manciacassati la matina ri Pasqua," which inSicilian means: "Bad is the one whodoesn't eat Cassate on Easter mor-ning."

Cassata was Nrst prepared in 998at the palace of Emir Yussuf in Pa-lermo during the Arab rule. Its namederives from "Quas'at," which in Ara-bic means: round bowl. Historiansbelieve that this cake was prepared ina round bowl 33 cm in diameter andits inventor used all the delicaciesavailable at the time.

Over the centuries, this cake be-came so popular that in 1575, the Ec-clesiastical Council of Mazara(province of Trapani) banned its pro-duction in convents and monasteriesto prevent the nuns, who were veryskilled and popular confectioners,from being disturbed during the HolyWeek's prayers.

According to scholars, the Nrst pro-totype of modern Cassata, which in-cluded sophisticated decorations withcandied fruits, was prepared in the se-cond half of the 16th century by thenuns of the Valverde Monastery in Pa-lermo. "ViscoQa di casa." is anothertype of Sicilian Easter cookies worthmentioning. Key are traditionalhome baked biscuits that are still pre-pared according to ancient recipes.

Sicilian Easter cakes to tempt your taste buds

Photo by h+p://365photopaths.blogspot.it

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Italy gives state funeral to Ma�a martyr(Story by ANSA)

Rome - Italy decided last Friday to grant a state funeral to PlacidoRizzoGo, a Socialist trade unionist slain by the MaEa in 1948 for E-ghting for land reform. RizzoGo's remains, which were recently iden-tiEed , were discovered in 2009 in a cave outside Corleone, a smalltown near Palermo notorious for MaEa activity and made famous bythe Godfather Elms. Ce decision to grant a state funeral came aFer aweek-long campaign that went viral on Facebook and TwiGer.

"It's an important acknowledgement that sprang forth spontane-ously from the public," said Placido RizzoGo's nephew, who is namedaFer his uncle.

MaEa boss Luciano Liggio was tried for RizzoGo's abduction andmurder but acquiGed for insuDcient evidence. A shepherd boy whowitnessed the murder, Giuseppe Letizia, was killed by the MaEa. Riz-zoGo, an ex-partisan and member of the leFwing CGIL union whobecame a banner for the Eght against the MaEa, was 34 when he di-sappeared. His remains went missing amid a police probe led byCarlo Alberto Dalla Chiesa, who climbed to the rank of Carabinierigeneral and was killed by Cosa Nostra boss NiGo Santapaola in 1982.A group that uses land taken from the MaEa to grow crops has been named aFer RizzoGo.

Funeral arrangements were to be made as soon as the analysis of the remains was complete. RizzoGo's nephewpaid tribute to the numerous trade unionists who have been killed by the maEa and whose killers have never beenbrought to justice. "Ce state funeral for my uncle will be for all of those unionists," he said.

From the track straight to the road for the traditional base2base run that took place [March 17] in Sigonella.Ce run from NAS 2 to NAS 1 was won by an athlete from Catania, Mario Bonaccorso who also happens to be aservice member of Italian Air force and habitually competes for the “Polisportiva Tremestieri” running club. Secondplace went to Maurizio La Carrubba (Barocco Running Ragusa) and Sebastiano Foti Enished in third place. CeCommanding ODcer of U.S. NAS Sigonella, Capt. ScoG Butler awarded the winning athletes.

Bonaccorso prevailed over La Carrubba and the other athletes from Ragusa, Rosario Raniolo in the M40 ran-king. First female military member and Erst place overall went to Christina Bologna; Erst place male service memberwent to Sean Carther. Jessica PigoG won in the 18-29 ranks and Monica McCullagh took place #1 in the F40. Asfar as youth runners were concerned, the winners were Leonel Paredes (12 – 17) and Hustin Hinton (Under 12).

Mr. Bonaccorso victorious in SigonellaLa Sicilia newspaper, March 18

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English:What are you up to?Italian: Cosa fai di bello?

English: What have you been up to lately?Italian: Che cosa hai fatto ultimamente?

English: I’ve been working a lot. Italian: Ho lavorato tanto.

English: I’ve been studying a lot. Italian: Ho studiato tanto.

English: I’ve been very busy.Italian: Sono stato molto occupato.

English: I've just come back from Paris.Italian: Sono appena tornato da Parigi.

Learn these useful Italian phrasesto casual conversation more fun

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NAS Sigonella Fire Department keeps their skills hot with MAFT-D exercise: A photo storyBY MC2 MATTHEW C. HAWSNAS Sigonella Public A�airsBY MC2 MATTHEW C. HAWSNAS Sigonella Public A�airs

/e Naval Air Station (NAS) Sigonella Fire Department conducted their annual live 0re training to help the team with pro0ciency. Pictured above, the Mobile Aircra1 Fire0ghting TrainingDevice (MAFT-D) simulator is used to help train the 0re crew. /e 0re crew extinguished the live 0re using an Osh KoshTI-1500 Aircra1 Rescue and Fire Fighting (ARFF) vehicle. (U.S. Navy photos by MC2 Ma2hew C. Haws/Released)

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Friday, 23 MARCH 12 *Breakfast: Rolled Oats, Grilled Sausage Links, Oven Fried Bacon, Asstd Omelets, Eggs to Order,Roasted Potatoes, WaLes, Asstd Doughnuts, Apple FriNers.*Lunch: New England Clam Chowder, Fried/Baked Pollok Fish, Pasta al Forno , Mushroom Gravy,Steamed Rice, Roasted Garlic Potatoes, Steamed Asparagus, Fried CauliMower, Lemon Cookies,Cheese Cake, Chocolate Cream Pudding.Speed line: Grilled Cheese/Hamburger, Baked Beans, French Fried Potatoes.*Dinner: Cream Of Mushroom Soup, Cantonese Spareribs, Sandwich, Pork Fried Rice, SteamedWhole Corn, Seasoned Spinach, Lemon Cookies, Cheese Cake, Chocolate Cream Pudding.

Saturday, 24 MARCH 12 *Breakfast: Farina, Grilled Ham Slices, Oven Fried Bacon, Asstd Omelets, Eggs to Order, RoastedPotatoes, BuNermilk Pancakes, Asstd Doughnuts, BuNerhorns.*Brunch: Breakfast Items, Beef Vegetable Soup, Chicken Nuggets, French Fries, Mixed Vegetables,Broccoli, Sweet & Sour Sauce, Chocolate Drop Cookies, Apple Crisp.*Dinner: ManhaNan Clam Chowder, El Rancho Stew, Mashed Potatoes, Chicken Gravy, SteamedRice, Green Kale, Peas & Mushroom, Chocolate Drop Cookies, Apple Crisp.

Sunday, 25 MARCH 12 *Breakfast: Rolled Oats, Grilled Minute Steak, Oven Fried Bacon, French Toast PuJ, Asstd Omelets,Eggs to Order, Roasted Potatoes, Asstd Doughnuts, Kolaches.*Brunch: Breakfast Items, Bean & Bacon Soup, Breaded Pork Chop, Italian Roasted Potatoes,Seasoned Green Beans, Glazed Carrots, Yellow Cake w/ Frosting, Hermits.*Dinner: Split Pea Soup, Turkey Ala King, Aztec Rice, Black-eye Peas, Fried CauliMower, Yellow Cakew/ Frosting, Hermits.

Monday, 26 MARCH 12 *Breakfast: Hominy Grits, Minced Beef on Toast, Oven Fried Bacon, Asstd Omelets, Eggs to Order,Roasted Potatoes, French Toast, Asstd Doughnuts, Streusel CoJee Cake.*Lunch: Chicken Noodle Soup, Rosemary Roast Turkey, Mashed Potatoes, Seasoned SummerSquash, Steamed Peas, Turkey Gravy, Oatmeal Raisin Cookies, Banana Cake, Dutch Apple Pie.*Dinner: Pepper Pot Soup, Steak w/ Onions, Baked Chicken Quartered , Baked Potatoes, CollardGreens, Calico Cabbage, Brown Gravy, Oatmeal Raisin Cookies, Banana Cake, Dutch Apple Pie.

Tuesday, 27 MARCH 12 *Breakfast: Farina, Oven Fried Bacon, Asstd Omelets, Eggs to Order, Roasted Potatoes, WaLes,Biscuits and Gravy, Asstd Doughnuts, Blueberry MuKns. *Lunch: Cream of Asparagus Soup, BBQ Spareribs, Southern Fried Chicken, Chicken Gravy,Mashed Potatoes, Hopping John, Corn on the Cob, Southern Style Greens, Jalapeno Corn Bread,German Chocolate Cake, Cherry Pie.*Speed line: Corn Dog, Onion Rings.Dinner: Beef Rice Soup, SpagheNi w/ Meatballs, Lyonnaise Rice, Vegetable Stir Fry, Steamed Asparagus, Brown Gravy, German Chocolate Cake, Cherry Pie.

Wednesday, 28 MARCH 12*Breakfast: Rolled Oats, Creamed Ground Beef, Oven Fried Bacon, Asstd Omelets, Eggs to Order,Roasted Potatoes, Blueberry Pancakes, Asstd Doughnuts, Bear Claw.*Lunch: Beef Vegetable Soup, Breaded Pork Steaks, Savory Baked Chicken, Potatoes Au Gratin,Oriental Rice, CauliMowers, Tangy Spinach, Cherry Cheese Cake, Chewy Nut Bars, Cream PuJs.*Speed line: Grilled Cheese/Hamburger, Baked Beans, French Fried Potatoes.*Dinner: Minestrone Soup, Salisbury Steak, Steamed Rice, Brown Gravy, Peas & Carrots, Wax Beans,Cherry Cheese Cake, Chewy Nut Bars, Cream PuJs.

Iursday, 29 MARCH 12 *Breakfast: Hominy Grits, Oven Fried Bacon, Corned Beef Hash, Asst Omelets, Eggs to Order,Roasted Potatoes, French Toast, Asstd Doughnuts, Raisin MuKn.*Lunch: Onion Soup, Asian Barbecue Turkey, Beef StroganoJ, Mashed Potatoes, Boiled Pasta,Chicken Gravy, Mix Vegetables, Simmered CauliMower, Vanilla Cookies, Devil’s Food Cake.Speedline: Assorted Pizza, Chili Dog.Dinner: Chicken Noodle Soup, Meat Loaf, Oven Browned Potatoes, Corn O’ Brien, Simmered Carrots, Vanilla Cookies, Devil’s Food Cake.

Friday, 30 MARCH 12 *Breakfast: Rolled Oats, Grilled Sausage Links, Oven Fried Bacon, Asstd Omelets, Eggs to Order,Roasted Potatoes, WaLes, Asstd Doughnuts, Cinnamon Rolls.*Lunch: Cream of Mushroom Soup, Lasagna, Tempura Fish, Baked Fish, Steamed Rice, CalicoCabbage, Herbed Broccoli, Strawberry Cake, Lemon Meringue Pie, Fruit Gelatin.Speed line: Grilled Cheese/Hamburger, Baked Beans, French Fried Potatoes.*Dinner: Egg Drop Soup, Chicken Cacciatore, Rice Pilaf, Southern Green Beans, Savory Squash,Strawberry Cake, Lemon Meringue Pie, Fruit Gelatin.

WASHINGTON — Now in its seventh year, theFINB Investor Education Foundation's MilitarySpouse Fellowship Program has opened the applica-tion process for its class of 2012 military spouses. CeFINB Foundation Spouse Fellowship Program pro-vides military spouse recipients with the educationand training needed to earn the Accredited FinancialCounselor® (AFC®) designation. Military spousescan apply to become a member of the 2012 class offellows until March 31, 2012.

Ce Military Spouse Fellowship is administered inpartnership with the Association for Financial Coun-seling and Planning Education® (AFCPE®) and the Na-tional Military Family Association. Ce programcovers the costs associated with completing the AFC®training and testing for military spouses. More infor-mation is available at www.SaveAndInvest.org/Milita-ryCenter. Applications are accepted online atwww.MilitaryFamily.org/FINBFellowship and aredue by midnight EST March 31, 2012.

"Challenging economic times make it vital thatmilitary families receive the support and informationthey need to manage their money with conEdence,"said Gerri Walsh, president of the FINB InvestorEducation Foundation. "Across the United States andthroughout the world, FINB Foundation spousefellows are working every day to help their local mi-litary communities, while at the same time develo-ping valuable career skills and expanding theiremployment opportunities."

Spouse fellows have logged more than 306,000hours helping military families reach their Enancialgoals, and 314 spouse fellows have graduated fromthe program. Accredited spouses serve the militarycommunity as Enancial counselors at family readi-ness and support centers, credit counseling and taxcenters, Enancial aid oDces and credit unions throu-ghout the U.S. and abroad. Cese organizations arein need of well-trained specialists who understandthe unique Enancial needs of military families.

"Ce FINB Foundation's Military Spouse Fel-lowship Program has given me the information Ineed to provide great service to my clients in the areaof Enancial readiness," said 2008 graduate Shay Tull-Cook. Tull-Cook is currently a Family Support Ser-vices Specialist, where she manages the FinancialManagement, School Liaison, Deployment Readi-ness, Scholarship and Adoption ReimbursementPrograms for the entire Coast Guard.

Full biographies of selected accredited spouse fel-lows are available at www.SaveandInvest.org/Milita-ryCenter.

Ce Military Spouse Fellowship Program is opento current or surviving spouses of active duty or reti-red Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, CoastGuard, National Guard or Reserve servicemembers,as well as spouses of members of the U.S. Public He-alth Service Commissioned Corps and the NationalOceanic and Atmospheric Administration Commis-sioned ODcer Corps.

FINH Foundation Military Spouse Fellowship applicationperiod open until March 31

AGer a long weekend, Sigonel-lans will sometimes notice that theirtap water is somewhat discolored.Cis discoloration is completely har-mless, caused by rust in the water pi-ping due to pipe corrosion. Coughit may seem or smell dirty, the con-centration of impurities still meetsdrinking water standards. Runningthe water for a minute or so will re-move the discoloration, but it is per-fectly safe and potable regardless ofhow it looks. Ce real risk of the pipecorrosion is that it can lead to piperuptures, blockages, and decreasesin water pressure to facilities. FromSeptember through November of2011, NAVFAC contracted CDMto perform an engineering study onNaval Air Station (NAS) Sigonella'swater distribution network to eva-luate corrosion. Ce objective was toidentify the cause of corrosion in thepiping and determine the appro-priate solution.

A common corrosion mecha-nism in water distribution piping isa chemical reaction between thepipe and its surrounding environ-ment causing the material to wea-ken. In buried pipes, corrosionoGen takes place in the pipe inte-rior and is manifested by areas ofdiscolored, briHle material andscale deposits. Ce quality of thewater, measured by pH, conducti-vity, dissolved materials, hardness,etc., plays a key role in the rate ofcorrosion – much in the same waythat the rate at which a car will rust

varies depending on the climate.In galvanized pipes, like NAS Si-

gonella's older, water distributionnetwork, a protective zinc oxidelayer protects the underlying steelto prevent rapid corrosion. Ciszinc layer, however, can becomecorroded if the right (or perhapswrong) conditions exist. In 2005,the existing electrodialysis watertreatment plants on base were re-placed with a reverse osmosis plant.Ce newer, more energy eDcientsystem removes a larger percentageof the minerals from the groundwater than the old system previou-sly did. As a result, without the mi-nerals, the treated water has agreater capacity to remove the zinclayer and cause corrosion.

Ce majority of the water mainshave been replaced over the yearswith high density polyethylene(HDPE) piping that does not cor-rode; however, many of the lateralpipes leading into the buildings re-main as galvanized steel. PublicWorks is coordinating a project toprovide additional treatment in thewater plant to address and mitigatecorrosion concerns. Ce water tre-atment will slightly increase waterhardness on base but will help pro-long the life of NAS Sigonella'swater distribution network. For thetime being, Public Works will standby to respond to water line breaks,patching and repairs to keep thewater Fowing in support of theHub of the Med.

Water distribution corrosion controlBY LT ANDREW LEYONMARKNAS Sigonella Public Works

PUBLIC NOTICE: Accreditation Survey

Ie Joint Commission and the U.S. Navy Medical Inspector General will conduct a joint accreditationsurvey of U.S. Naval Hospital Sigonella, and it's Branch Health Clinics, from April 16 - 19, 2012.

Patients and staJ members may contact a Joint Commission surveyor during this survey and request apublic information interview. Ie Joint Commission surveyors will be located in the StaJ Educationand Training Department (Bldg. 310) and can be contacted by calling DSN 624-4576 ext. 4.

Concerns may also be brought to the aNention of the Medical Inspector General by calling DSN (312)295-9019 or via email at [email protected].

Tuesday, March 275 PM Big Miracle PG5:30 PM Chronicle PG-137:30 PM Woman In Black PG-138:00 PM Contraband R Wednesday, March 285:00 PM One for the Money PG-135:30 PM Haywire R 7:30 PM The Grey R8:00 PM Man on a Ledge R

Thursday, March 29– School’s Out!2:00 PM Dr. Seuss’ The Lorax PG5:00 PM Red Tails PG-13 5:30 PM Extremely Loud PG-137:30 PM Act of Valor R8:00 PM Underworld R

Friday, March 30 5:00 PM One For The Money PG-13 5:30 PM Chronicle PG-137:30 PM Safe House R 8:00 PM Underworld 4 R

Saturday, March 31 2:00 PM Big Miracle PG 2:30 PM Dr. Seuss’ The Lorax PG4:30 PM The Hunger Games PG-13 5:00 PM Chronicle PG-137:30 PM Woman in Black PG-13

Sunday, April 1 2:00 PM Dr. Seuss’ The Lorax PG2:30 PM Big Miracle PG4:30 PM The Hunger Games PG-135:00 PM Woman in Black PG-137:30 PM The Grey R

Movie schedule is subject to change. Please call to confirm.

Movie Hotline: 624-4248

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On Eursday night the coFee and mic will be hot and ready for youat Take 5, Liberty’s NAS II Rec Center. Take 5’s CoFee HouseNight will be open to all Liberty patrons (single sailors and geo-

graphic bachelors) beginning at 6pm. Eere will be a stage and a mic eagerto showcase your visual and audible art. Bring your guitar, voice or both.Bring your poems or prose to share. Prepare a monologue. Emote to yourheart’s content and you could win prizes. Ee audience will vote, and thewinners will receive ID giI cards. If you’re a musician, writer or dramaqueen, sign up by March 27 at Take 5 (x5602) or Connections (x4264). Ifyou like hot beverages and coFee house ambiance, come to Take 5 this Eur-sday, March 29 at 6 p.m. and enjoy the show.

Co?ee House Night at Take 5

Family Fitness YouthSports Field Day

ACT OF VALOR………….…………RSTARRING:Alex Veadov, Roselyn Sanchez and Nestor Serrano

When a mission to recover a kidnapped CIA operative unexpectedlyresults in the discovery of an imminent, terrifying global threat, an eliteteam of highly trained Navy SEALs must immediately embark on a heart-stopping secret operation, the outcome of which will determine the fateof us all. (1 hr. 41 min.)

BIG MIRACLE……….PGSTARRING: Drew Barrymore, John Krasinski and John Pingayak

In small town Alaska, a news reporter recruits his ex-girlfriend - a Green-peace volunteer - on a campaign to save a family of gray whales trappedby rapidly forming ice in the Arctic Circle. (1 hr. 47 min.)

THE GREY…………………………RSTARRING: Liam Neeson, Dermot Mulroney and Frank Grillo

In Alaska, an oil drilling team struggle to survive after a plane crashstrands them in the wild. Hunting the humans are a pack of wolves whosee them as intruders (1 hr. 57 min.)

THE HUNGER GAMES…......PG-13STARRING: Jennifer Lawrence, Josh Hutcherson and Liam Hemsworth

Set in a future where the Capitol selects a boy and girl from the twelvedistricts to fight to the death on live television, Katniss Everdeen volunteersto take her younger sister's place for the latest match (2 hrs. 22min.)

CHRONICLE….....PG-13STARRING: Dane DeHaan, Alex Russell and Michael B. Jordan

Three high school friends gain superpowers after making an incrediblediscovery. Soon, though, they find their lives spinning out of control andtheir bond tested as they embrace their darker sides. (1 hr. 24 min.)

No one has as big an in-Huence on a child’soverall health and Gt-

ness as their parents. MWR Fit-ness wants to encourage parentsand kids to get active togetherwith Family Fitness Youth SportsField Day! Ee event will makeGtness fun by geJing families toplay together outside. Parentsand children will compete witheach other and learn new sportoriented skills by participating invarious events. Make it a familyfun day on Saturday, March 24from 10 a.m. - Noon at the NASI Land Annex. Games will be forages 5 and up. Call the Fit District for more info 624-4483.

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Max, 2 yr., male, tuxedo cat. Real mel-low and lazy kitty that will do bestwithout other cats. Current on shots,micropchipped, and recentlyneutered.

Jax, 6-7 mo., female, tortie, cat. Realsweet and affectionate cat that doeswell with other animals. Current onshots and microchipped.

Creeps, 6-7 mo., female, tuxedo, cat.Gets along well with others. Currenton shots, and microchipped.

Binks, 6-7 mo., male, tuxedo, cat. A bitshy but does well with other animals.Current on shots and microchipped.

Nash, large, 6+ yr., male, tan andwhite, dog. Does best with calm petsand a home without stairs. Current onshots, microchipped, and neutered

To volunteer, adopt or foster, visitfacebook.com/Sigonella.Animals orhttp://sigonellaanimalwelfarsociety.web s.com/

Yellow 1995 Opel Tigra forsale. Newbrakes, New battery. Recently tuned-up, never wrecked.Perfect islandbeater. Asking $2,200 / OBO. Availablenow. Contact Nick at 348- 729-8410or624-9442

1998 Mazda, automatic, seven passen-ger. Asking $2,500. Call Alessandra at366-152-2992.

Renault Clio 1.4cc 16V year 1196. Stereo,A/C, power windows, power lock withremote control. Engine belt and waterpomp just changed. Excellent condi-tions. Only $1500 (Dollars)Call Salvo, Tel: 3383225071 or 624- 2208.

Decoder, $100. Not HD. Call Alessan-dra at 366-152-2992.

PTO board members needed for all po-sitions. Contact current PTO PresidentElisaThompson ([email protected]) or PTO teacher rep-resentatives, Sallie Davis([email protected]) or Cathy In-dresano ([email protected]).

Facility Management Database Special-ist: Celtic Technologies, Inc. is seeking aFacility Management Database Special-ist at the Naval Hospital. Must be a U.S.citizen resi- ding in the Sigonella areaand eligible to attain a security clea-rance, have good computer skills andproficiency in Microsoft appli- cationsrequired. Experience in data or facilitiesmanagement support, and undergradu-ate level studies of one or two years aplus. To apply for the position emailyour resume to Danielle Romanoff [email protected] .AA/EOE M/F/D/V

Sing with the Sigonella Chapel Choir.Rehearsals are Tuesdays at 5pm at theNAS I Chapel Sanctuary. Call 624-3975or email Elenora Trobia at [email protected]. The choir will perform acantata at 10am Easter Sunday, April 8during the traditional Protestant wor-ship service.

Volunteers needed for ARC Sigonella.Please attend the next committeemeeting on March 20 at the Red Cross.If you are interested in teachingchildren bicycle safety, cycling technique, and bike mainte- nance,

2008 Jeep Wrangler Sport X.Color-Red-Rock Perle. Excellent condition. 2Door 4-WD with RemovableFreedom3 piece hard top/running boards/tiltsteering wheel. 3.8L V-6 W/ 6Speedmanual transmission. 34,000 MilesA/C - P/S - Anti-LockBrakes, In-DashCD/MP3 Player Serviced every 6,000miles, very cleanthrough-out. $19,000firm. Kelly Blue Book $19,600. Call Ronat 335-30-5033 or624 – 4379.2002.

Nissan Altima. Great condition. A/C &Heater. New tires. $4,000. Contact Ed-ward at 346- 367-0292 or 624-1628.

2002 Alfa Romeo 147 1900 diesel 116cv grey leatherseats great condition145,000 Km asking 4900 euro. E-mailDavide at [email protected]

2009 Aprilia Dorsoduro750,black greatcondition 8,300 Km asking 5900 euro. E-mail Davide at [email protected]

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On Saturday, March 17, NAS Sigonella held its an-nual Base 2 Base 7.6 mile run, the <nal run of the Base 2Base series.

Having just arrived in October, this was my <rst Base2 Base Run. It couldn’t have been a more beautiful day!Maybe from a runner’s perspective it did start out a li>lebit warm. But for me, having arrived here during the win-ter months and with all the foul weather we’ve had lately,it was a nice change. I actually got a li>le sunburned.

With right around 500 participants, it was a pheno-menal turnout. It was really great to see so many peoplecome out for an event like this.

;e post-race festivities were equally impressive.A=er coming through the <nishing chute, participantswere greeted with live music from Connections. A=er

catching their breath, ge>ing some water or Gatorade,participants could walk over and purchase a lunch.Green beer was even available. A=er all, the Base 2 BaseShamrock series race just happened to fall on St. Pa-trick’s Day.

;e overall atmosphere of the Base 2 Base Run wasfantastic and well organized. It reminded me of any otherrun I would have done back home in the states thanksto everyone that helped put this together.

According to MWR's Jaime Andrews, “;is year'sBase 2 Base Run was the biggest and best yet, thanks toall the volunteers, employees and participants.”

Race results and photos are available for viewingwww.facebook.com/mwrsigonella. Mark your calendarsfor the Mo>a Extreme Trail Run, Saturday, April 28.

NAS Sigonella hosts annual Base 2 Base Run

BY MR2 GARY SPENCENAS Sigonella Public A�airs

-e Base 2 Base overall female winner was Christina Bologna, the new nutritionist from the NASSIG hospital, with a timeof 56:53:02. (Photo by Jamie Andrews)

-e Base 2 Base overall winner was Mario Bonaccorso of 41st Stormo with a time of 44:27:06. (Photo by Jamie Andrews)

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