Why is that nobody do anything about this trash, don’t anybody knows that bring sickness and deceases. Dose anybody watch discovery Channel? Where are these leaders that call them self Officers and Leaders, they are the only one that can help here. Or maybe Spouses needs to go to strike, because maybe that way somebody can do something just like the Italians!!!! 

Unfortunately, this is not just a Base wide problem this is a NAPLES problem. All the surrounding cities and neighborhoods have trash piling up and it seems to happen during the summer months (especially in July and August) I've lived on base, In central Gricignano, and in Casal di Principe and it ALWAYS ends up becoming a huge problem. Either the trash workers are striking or the sanitation workers are striking which causes a build-up, etc. etc. There have been multiple "Trash Crises" since we moved here, and eventually it all gets cleaned up, but not before it reaches near pic proportions. The officers on base can't do any more than they are already doing. Because our base is part of a collective "County" that is serviced at the same time, the Officers and Commanders can't do much more than "suggest" to the local authorities that things get cleaned up, and I'm sure that's been done. 

I know it its gross, and unsanitary ... but there isn't much anyone can do. Be more thoughtful about what you are throwing away to conserve space, this is a good time for everyone to start recycling a tad more, throw the stuff like food and all that in the trash trash and then try to find a space for everything else.

I like how the officers are dragged down because of the trash issue, mind boggling really. 

The officers in general shouldn't be dragged down but the captain of the base should have a little more concern of how we are having to live here on base. For one I wasn't even given the option to move off base (to move somewhere bigger, cleaner and with less air pollution), so anytime that I walk my dog or take the kids to the park I get to walk past loads and loads of garbage. The Italians want to complain and go on strike so much about the jobs that the Americans are taking away from them but then they can't even do the simple jobs that are given. I'm sure with the economy the way that it is back in the states right now there are plenty of people there that would love to have a job even as simple as the trash collector. You want us to recycle more? The recycling boxes are just as full, the recyclables sit there just as long. It's really irritating to have to live here and to have to put up with this! 

You guys act like it's just as simple as a snap of the fingers.  How do you know what's going on behind the scenes.  Yeah, I agree the garbage sucks and it looks bad, but I highly doubt it's all because of the Italians.  We live in their country and 99% of the time all i hear are complaints.  This is a really great country, try finding the good, beautiful and fun things.  I guarentee you can find them!  Be positive and quite griping about everything.

THe current trash situation is very good.  It was horrible 2 years ago.  Quit complaining.  This is clean!

Actually, the worst trash situation that I've seen since being in Naples is right on the Support Site. I'm glad I don't live there, it really is disgusting driving by TLA and seeing mounds of garbage just sitting outside the hotel, doesn't that just scream Welcome to Naples! I'm glad I don't live on base, the flys there are outrageous. Sorry for you all's situation, I hope that something is done about it sometime soon.

Well I was sent this today via an ombudsman notification: ( I apologize if any rules are being broken by posting this, but it was a public letter)

Thank you for posting the letter.  It's about time that someone stepped up and made sense in this stupid garbage post.  I cannot believe that some of you think that the "support site" will just magically devour the garbage that WE put out there.  Reduce people and stop complaining about where you live.  Tired of reading/hearing that ya'll are so unhappy here.  We've been given a great oppurtunity, step out into the world and make something of it!

It's not objective or constructive to assume simply because someone

expressed their disgust for the trash problem, that they do not travel

off-base.  

The reality is that we all have an inalienable right to both

safety and to healthiness for ourselves and for our families.  This incessant

trash problem of the base and of Naples doesn't provide us with either.

 It attracts pests, which can be a direct determent to our safety and

without a doubt negatively affects our health.  The US government is not

upholding their responsibilities to us by continuing to keep this base here.

 Each and every one of us, as tax payers, should write our Congressman and

ask that they reinvestigate the reasons for military families continuing to be

sent here.

Since arriving here, my entire family has developed asthmatic

symptoms as well as severe intestinal complications, none of which we've ever

experienced in our entire lives or anywhere else that we have lived in the

world.  However, every time we travel away form here; which is as often as

fiscally feasible, our symptoms all magically disappear.  I am completely

certain that we are not alone in this battle for good health for our families.

 It is utterly shameful that this is permitted to continue with seeming

lack of regard for our welfare.  I urge everyone who is also disgusted

with the continued conditions of our "home" that you not

be complacent, but alert your Congressman to our plight.

I don't believe anyone said anything about "not going off base".  Step out into the world is an expression, kind of like "seize the day"..you can't actually grab a day.  *eye roll*. 

I checked with the family practice, it only takes a few signatures to get your back "home" in the states if  you and you're family are experiencing health problems due to conditions here ;)

My family should NOT have to be separated as a result of health concerns which we all face as a product of simply being stationed here.  As an active duty military member, you can not merely go to family practice and get a few signatures and poof you're out of here.  Even if it were possible for my family, it doesn't address the thousands of others which are also still here; they matter too.   Together, my family and I do all we can to make the best of this situation, but that doesn't mean that I should be content to accept life as it is.  Which is why those who are also distressed with the potential health crisis we face as a result of living here, should take those concerns to your Congressman.  Imagine what life in America would be like had Mrs. Rosa Parks gotten off that bus?  Just because it's the way things are, doesn't make it right.

Thanks LK .... I couldn't really think of a nice way to put things so I opted not to ... everyone here is more than entitled to their opinion ... and I am glad that the forum is here for everyone  to be able to speak their mind  even if it isn't something I agree with.... 

Just wanted to add one last thing.  "LK", by writing, "I checked with the family practice, it only takes a few signatures to get your back "home" in the states if  you and you're family are experiencing health problems due to conditions here ;)"

I refuse to turn a blind eye.  Just because it may also be an issue throughout the world, doesn't mean it should be ignored.  I do not want to be one of those that the military is apologizing to later in life, because me or my family is dying as a s result of exposure.  This place can in no way be compared to any other place in the world.  Particuliarily Germany, one of the cleanest places on earth with some of the strictest environmental laws on our planet!  Japan, is another example of a country that values it's environment and it's people's health.  Okinawa, for example boosts the longest living people in the world and p.s. my family and I lived there as well and it can in no way be compared to here.  I don't dispute for a second that Italy as a whole is a beautiful country, I'm very well traveled and enjoy living all over the world very much, however, it doesn't change the fact that when my family is exposed to conditions such as these, I have a right a right to be outraged.

" checked with the family practice, it only takes a few signatures to get your back "home" in the states if  you and you're family are experiencing health problems due to conditions here ;)"

Jay, I agree that the trash problem is out of hand.  When a fork lift is needed to scoop it out it's a sure tale sign.  However, that being said my post was meant to be a reprieve on the attacks of the Navy Personel when it comes fixing the problem.  When it comes to being governed by the laws of the country "we" reside in, the navy has to oblige.  Perhaps the support site shouldn't be located here, but at this point "we" are under contract to stay here. By "we" I mean the navy, not you specifically and I want to make that clear so that no misunderstanding will occur or "lies" are misinterpritived in a generic term.

When it comes to health concerns, if they're a real and valid concern and you or your family has fallen ill (regardless of how it has happened), your doctor can initiate paperwork to get you or your family members home (or to a facility that can help).

I agree that you shouldn't have to be seperated, but if there's a real concern of health issues wouldn't it be better for them to be safe than together?

Talking to family practices was not done in relation to this email, but done over six months ago in regards to our own personal health problems.  When I say family practices it was more of a generic term when in reality is was directly to our Doctor, Dr. Elliot.

Personnel who have questions about their health or the Naples Public Health Evaluation should contact the Environmental Health Information Office at the U.S. Naval Hospital at Gricignano. The phone number is (commercial): 081 811 6321 or (DSN): 629-6321.

Never once did I attack the command.  In fact, I stated that I was certain that they were doing all that they could with regards to this issue.  However, it appears to be bigger than them and out of their hands.  I never once thought or wrote anything different.