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Eye on the Fleet
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BBC sets huddle for Sigsbee improvements
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(Feb. 1, 2015) Naval Air Facility Misawa Sailors ET3 Ashley Verones and BU3 Nickolas Picard shape a portion of the USS Constitution snow sculpture during the 66th annual Sapporo Snow Festival. The 2015 Navy Misawa Snow Team is creating the sculpture for the festival and as a tribute to the U.S. Navy’s oldest commissioned ship. U.S. Navy photo by MCCS Ryan Delcore
inside: LIFE BITES Trust in Him . . . . . . . . . 2 FOOTPRINTS Concrete progress. . . . 5 SMALL SPACES Rescue training. . . . 8, 9 TOP OF PAGE ONE: An MV-22B Osprey assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 365 takes off from the flight deck of the amphibious transport dock ship USS New York (LPD 21).
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alfour Beatty Communities staff will discuss improvements to Sigsbee Park duplexes with resident at a Community Huddle Wednesday. The $5.5 million project includes expansive window and sliding glass door replacement and the installation of new weather heads for electrical wire protection, and roof replacements. Details of the renovation will be discussed at the huddle, which meets from 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. at the Sigsbee Park Community Center. “Balfour Beatty Communities is dedicated to providing military service members with quality housing, and we are working diligently to renovate our current portfolio of Sigsbee Park duplexes,” a BBC news release noted. For questions on the renovations, call BBC at (305) 292-5590.
Computer upgrades close ID lab Thursday From NAS Key West Public Affairs
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he DEERS office and ID card lab at Boca Chica Field will close Thursday for the installation of an upgraded computer system. Call the office at (305) 293-3778 for more information. Normal office hours are 7:30 a.m. - 4 p.m., Monday - Friday. Read DEERS updates or save time by making an appointment online by visiting https://www.dmdc.osd.mil/self_service.
U.S. Navy photo by MC1 (SW/AW) Brian Morales
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A3 Geraldo Martinez and Military Working Dog Doly inspect the active shooter scene during a Solid Curtain-Citadel Shield drill Tuesday at Naval Branch Health Clinic Key West. SC-CS 15 is a force protection exercise conducted by Commander, U.S. Fleet Forces Command and Commander, Navy Installations Command at Navy installations in the continental U.S. The exercise gives Navy security personnel an opportunity to hone skills and situational readiness using real-life training scenarios.
FRCSE selects top Sailor from Key West detachment By Kaylee LaRocque FRCSE Public Affairs
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leet Readiness Center Southeast has selected a Naval Air Station Key West FRC Sailor as the regional 2014 Sailor of the Year. AS1 (AW) Daniel Catala is currently attached to FRCSE
Detachment Key West Ground Support Equipment (900) Divi sion, where he works as maintenance production control leading petty officer. “It is an honor to be selected as FRCSE Sailor of the Year,” said Catala. “I would not be in this position without the help of my shipmates especially the 900 Division
technicians. “I am proud of all we accomplish here at FRCSE Detachment Key West which is demonstrated by the hard work and dedication of our Sailors,” Catala added. Catala, who reported to the Key West detachment in 2012, was see Sailor page 3
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Y Feb. 6 1922 - The world powers of the United States, Great Britain, Japan, France and Italy, sign the Wash ington Naval Treaty.
Feb. 7 1800 - The frigate Essex becomes the first U.S. Navy vessel to cross the Equator.
Feb. 8 1991 - USS Wisconsin (BB 64) attacks a dozen Iraqi artillery emplacements with 36 rounds of its 16-inch guns.
Feb. 9 1960 - USS Sargo (SSN 583) becomes the third submarine to surface through the ice at the North Pole.
Feb. 10 1991 - During Operation Desert Storm, A-6 Intruders attack two unidentified patrol boats in the northern Arabian Gulf.
Feb. 11 1862 - Secretary of the Navy Gideon Welles directs the formation of an organization to evaluate new inventions and technical development - the National Academy of Science.
Feb. 12 1947 - The first launch of a guided missile, the Loon, takes place on board USS Cusk (SS 348).
ou may have seen the photo in the “Southernmost Flyer” last week of Naval Air Station Key West’s Judge Advocate General Lt. Emily Daniels wearing a protective dog suit while acting as a decoy for K-9 training. I, too, was a volunteer in this training, along with LN1 Quenise Crigler. I had fun in the whole evolution. Yes, I said I had fun. It was a bucket-list item I always wanted to do. Don’t worry; I have talked with Fleet and Family Support Center to make sure I wasn’t in need of counseling. I think the jury is still out on that, but the experience did inspire my column today. First off, I have a new respect for K-9 teams and what they do. I also have a new respect for the power of the dog. As I stood there in my dog suit waiting to be attacked, I looked into the dog’s eyes. I felt like I was a juicy rib eye steak wait-
ing to be devoured. At that point, I thought about my decision to be willingly attacked by a dog. However, I also knew the handlers were top notch and I was wearing a protective suit. So even though there was some pressure and a small amount of pain from the dog’s CHAPLAIN'S teeth pinching me, I was able to walk CORNER away unscathed. This whole exercise made me think about spiritual dangers we face. 1 Pet. 5.8 NAS Key West states the devil Command Chaplain prowls around like Lt. a roaring lion seekEthan Everts ing someone to devour. I am glad I was facing a dog and not a lion. Yet, I must also recognize that I tmust be aware there is a spiritual lion possibly hunting me. So what must we do? We wear a God suit. The only reason I could face those dogs was because I knew I was protected. The only way I can walk safely in this world is because I am protected by God. I may be attacked, but if I am clothed by God then the pain is reduced and I can walk away from the struggle spiritually unharmed. Notice I did not say you would not be affected. I felt things through the suit. I had marks on my arm. I still had to struggle with the dog. Nonetheless, I left unharmed and had confidence I could face that dog again when wearing the suit.
You may get some bumps and bruises when in your struggles, but the damage is minimal when you’re protected. And after facing those trials, you can walk away with a new boldness, not pride, that you can face future trials as well. So how do we get this God-suit? The verses before the passage give us a clue. Verse 5 tells us to subject ourselves to elders and clothe ourselves with humility towards one another. So, we should learn from the experience of others and not be prideful in listening to advice. Verses 6 -7 instruct us to humble ourselves under the mighty hand of God and cast our anxieties on him because he cares for you. If you have troubles, ask God for help. The beginning of verse 8 states to be sober-minded and watchful. Basically, be on guard. If I never saw the dog coming, my experience would have been different even with the suit. My hands or face could have been bitten. The question is never, “if I will be attacked,” but, “when will I be attacked.” So keep yourself protected and stay alert. And if you are wondering, I would get back in that suit again for more training. Come join us for worship at the Truman Chapel on Sundays at 10:30 a.m. If you need chaplain care, please call us at (305) 2932318, NAS Key West, or (305) 2928788, Coast Guard. God bless and stay alert!
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Commanding Officer Capt. Steven P. McAlearney Executive Officer Cmdr. Pornchai Davidson PUBLIC AFFAIRS OFFICER Trice Denny EDITOR Jolene Scholl STAFF MC1 Brian Morales This newspaper is an authorized publication for members of the military service and their families. Its contents do not necessarily reflect the official views of the U.S. Government, the Department of Defense, or the U.S. Navy and do not imply endorsement thereof. The appearance of advertising in this newspaper, including inserts or supplements, does not constitute endorsement by the Department of Defense, the Navy, Naval Air Station Key West or Cooke Communications of the products and services advertised. Everything advertised in this publication shall be made available for purchase, use or patronage without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, physical handicap, political affiliation or any other nonmerit factor of the purchaser, user or patron. If a violation or rejection of this equal opportunity policy by an advertiser is confirmed, the publisher shall refuse to print advertising from that source until the violation is corrected. The editorial content of this newspaper is prepared, edited and provided by the Public Affairs Office of Naval Air Station Key West, Florida. The sale of Southernmost Flyer advertising and printing of the newspaper is performed by Cooke Communications, a private firm in no way connected with the Department of Defense or the U.S. Navy, under exclusive contract with Naval Air Station Key West. Additional copy and photographs provided by the readers of the Southernmost Flyer should be addressed to: Editor, Southernmost Flyer, Public Affairs Office, Naval Air Station, Box 9001, Key West, FL 33040-9001. Copy can also be e-mailed to andrea.denny@navy.mil. Telephone (305) 293-2027/2434. DSN 483-2027/2434. Deadline for all editorial copy is 4 p.m. the Friday preceding publication. All articles must be submitted on disk in text format, written in upper/lower case style. Advertisements are solicited by Cooke Communications and queries concerning such should be directed to: Cooke Communications, 3420 Northside Dr., Key West, FL 33041. Telephone: (305) 292-7777
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BY James Lander Military Saves Director
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ilitary Saves Week, part of the DOD Financial Readiness Campaign, is a chance for service members and their families to assess their own saving status and take financial action. Studies show that having a savings plan with specific goals can have beneficial financial effects, regardless of income level. The Military Saves Week theme ‘Set a Goal. Make a Plan. Save Automatically.’ encourages individuals to do just that. During this year’s Military Saves Week, Feb 23 - 28, join the more than 180,000 people who have pledged to save by taking the Military Saves Pledge.
Have you already taken the pledge? Military Saves encourages you to recommit to your savings goal and re-pledge today. When savers take the Military Saves pledge they can receive: • Free subscription to the monthly Military Saves e-Newsletter • Free myFICO credit score for service members and their spouses courtesy of FINRA Investor Education Foundation • Quarterly e-newsletters from America Saves Savers can also get tips by following Military Saves on Facebook and Twitter and by reading the Military Saves blog. Encourage people to go viral with their savings goal. Take a picture and post it on Facebook and tag @MilitarySaves.
Job Title: Rescue swimmer Hometown: Plymouth, Massachusetts Prior Duty Stations: Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 2, Norfolk, Virginia
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AS1 (AW) Daniel Catala, center, identifies a component on a MSU-200 air start unit with AS3 Kelsey Pate, left, and AS3 Heather Torres during routine maintenance on the ground support equipment. Catala is the Fleet Readiness Center Southeast Detachment Key West 2014 Sailor of the Year. and promoted to second class petty officer. In February 2005, Catala reported to AIMD Brunswick, Maine, where he completed his collateral duty inspector qualification, a designation that requires him to inspect all maintenance work within the shop. During this tour, he was recognized as AIMD Sailor of the Quarter. Three years later, he reported to USS Nassau (LHA 4) in Norfolk, Virginia, where he worked as a quality assurance representative in the Quality Assurance Division.
During his tour, Catala was recognized as a USS Nassau SOQ. In 2010, Catala received orders to USS Wasp (LHD 1) in Norfolk. During an extensive shipyard period, he volunteered to support the maiden deployment of USS Green Bay (LPD 20) homeported in San Diego. While aboard USS Green Bay, Catala stood up the SE division and all required maintenance programs. He was promoted to first class petty officer and was awarded the Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal for his efforts.
Navy Exchange rewards students with A-OK program From NEX Public Affairs
Hobbies: Hockey. Future Plans: Get a college degree and try to work in law enforcement.
selected SOY for successfully managing the division’s individual material readiness list while overseeing a $1 million budget in support equipment. Under his leadership, 56 Sailors effectively expended 6,518 man hours completing 2,874 maintenance actions on 479 SE items achieving a 94 percent SE availability rate. Catala consistently reviews maintenance and performance practices to improve SE availability to customers crediting his success to using continuous process improvement. In addition to his work responsibilities, Catala’s collateral duties include Junior Enlisted Association mentor, command senior section leader, Navy and Marine Corps Society representative, command casualty assistance calls officer, command indoctrination leader and First Class Petty Officers Association master at arms. He also volunteers for Habitat for Humanity and the Lion’s Club Literacy Association. A native of Angeles City, Philippines, Catala moved to the United States in August 1998 and joined the U.S. Navy the same year. After completing boot camp at Recruit Training Center, Great Lakes, Illinois, he attended Aviation Support Equipment “A” School in Pensacola, Florida. In 1999, Catala reported to Aircraft Intermediate Maintenance Depart ment at Naval Air Station Lemoore, California, where he was advanced to third class petty officer. In December 2001, he transferred to Naval Support Activity Naples, Italy, where he was selected as NSA Naples Junior SOY
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he Navy Exchange Service Command has been offering students a chance to help pay for college through its A-OK Student Reward
Program since 1997. The A-OK Student Reward Program offers all qualified students to participate in a quarterly drawing for monetary awards of $2,500, $1,500, $1,000 or $500 for a total of $5,500 per quarter.
The next drawing is at the end of February 2015. Any eligible full-time student that has a B-grade point average equivalent or better, as determined by their school system, may enter the draw-
ing. Homeschooled students can also qualify with acknowledgement that the student has a “B” average or equivalent record of accomplishment. see Students page 10
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BBC News Upcoming Life Works Events Community Yard Sale Saturday, 8 a.m. - 1 p.m. Call the office for more information. The following LifeWorks programs are open to BBC residents only. Pilates Monday, 9 - 9:45 a.m., Trumbo basketball court. Sewing and Quilting Monday, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m., Dewey House, 1101B Dewey Road, Sigsbee Park. RSVP by emailing sthomas@bbcgrp. com or calling (305) 292-5590. Kids in the Kitchen Tuesday, 3:15 - 4:15 p.m., Dewey House, Sigsbee Park. Valentine’s Day Crafts and Ice Cream Social Wednesday, 3:30 - 4:30 p.m., Dewey House, Sigsbee Park. RSVP by emailing sthomas@bbcgrp.com or calling (305) 292-5590. Zumba Thursday, 6:15 - 7:15 p.m., Sigsbee Community Center.
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Sewing and Quilting Feb. 13, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m., Dewey House, Sigsbee Park. RSVP by emailing sthomas@bbcgrp.com or calling (305) 292-5590.
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ir operations at Naval Air Station Key West ramp up in February as squadrons from Virginia, Nevada and California arrive for training. The detachments will bring more than 650 Sailors and 60 planes, including F/A-18 Hornets, F/A-18E/F Super Hornets, AE-6B Prowlers, E-2C Hawkeyes and T-44A Pegasus.
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Candy Gram Feb. 13 candy gram delivery. RSVP by emailing sthomas@bbcgrp.com or calling (305) 292-5590.
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f you’re someone who has always had trouble keeping track of you expenses, or you don’t know how to start saving, here are five tips to becoming a responsible spender: Balance your checkbook. It’s not as hard as it seems, and it’s crucial in avoiding banking overdraft fees. It’s also a highly effective strategy to avoid overspending and impulse buying. You don’t have to be a math genius - you can use a calculator, and if you’re on the
go, most phones have a calculator app. Writing down everything that you spend in a checkbook register will allow you to know exactly how much money you have to spend, and you will be less likely to spend money on unnecessary items. If you don’t want to use a checkbook register, track your spending with an Excel spreadsheet. Create a spending plan. Don’t think of it as a budget that limits you. Think of it as a tool that is helping you to set a goal and make a plan. You will be able to identify what you’re spend-
ing money on and where you need to cut back so that you can spend smarter the next time. Be as accurate as possible when creating your plan, and when you pay for something not in your budget, add it to your current spending plan as an “unplanned expense,” so you know how much money is going to things for which you may not have planned. Save your receipts. Saving your receipts might seem tedious, but it can be very helpful in tracking your expenses. Carry an envelope in your purse or keep one in a junk drawer
at home. At the end of each month, divide the receipts into categories - groceries, eating out, entertainment, household staples - this will help you identify where your money is going and where you need to cut back. Review your monthly bank statement. You might be surprised at the amount of money spent just on eating out at lunch. Set a weekly limit for now that you’re much more aware of where your money is going. Pay attention to where you are spending money most, see Financial tips page 16
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This Just In…
U.S. Navy photos by Jolene Scholl
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ontractors, right, lay concrete at the Naval Air Station Key West Fire and Emergency Service’s Fire and Rescue Station on Boca Chica Field. An overview photo, above, shows the facility’s footprint. The new aircraft crash/rescue and fire station will include administrative areas, single occupancy rooms for firefighters, restrooms, showers, a kitchen, break room and apparatus storage rooms. The $12.5 million project is scheduled for completion in 2016.
Circus tickets
This week at FFSC New Spouse Orientation Wednesday, 10 - 11:30 a.m., FFSC This workshop is designed to empower the military spouse by demystifying the military culture. Major topics will include resources available to the military family, including on and off base establishments.
Ombudsman Assembly Thursday, 6:30 - 8 p.m., FFSC A local assembly provides an excellent forum for sharing community matters
Fleet and Family Support Center and Keys Federal Credit Union will present free information on financial management and savings Feb. 12 from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. at Beach Patio, Truman Annex. This is the first in a series of Military Saves programs during February. For more information, call Vinnie Corsano, FFSC personal finance manager, (305) 293-4409 or email vincent.corsano.ctr@navy. mil. The event is open to all hands.
affecting the well-being of the command family members. It allows for an opportunity to share successful practices. Fleet and Family Support Center’s hours of operation are 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Monday - Thursday and 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Friday. FFSC offers many services including deployment support, relocation assistance, family employment readiness, life skills education and professional counseling. For more information or to request services, call (305) 293-4408 or visit the center at 804 Sigsbee Rd., Sigsbee Park.
The Walker Brothers Circus is in Key West until Sunday at the Truman Waterfront. Show times are Friday - 5:30 and 7:30 p.m., Saturday - 3 and 5:30 p.m., and Sunday - 2 and 4:30 p.m. Tickets are available at the ITT office, Sigsbee Park. Military Family Tickets for two adults and two children are $20. The ITT office also has free children’s tickets for families with more than two children - just ask for a voucher. For more information, call ITT at (305) 2934173.
Marriage workshop Naval Air Station Key West Religious Ministries Department and Fleet and Family Support Center host “Couples Connect” communication workshop from 6 - 7:30 p.m., Feb. 19 at the FFSC on Sigsbee Park. The registration deadline is Feb. 13.
For more information or to register, call Chaplain Lt. Ethan Everts, (305) 2932318, or Juan Martinez, FFSC, (305) 293-2766. Child care is available at the Child Development Center. Preregistration is required; call (305) 293-4498.
Boating class set Coast Guard Auxiliary Flotilla 13-3, Big Pine Key, is offering a Boating Skills and Seamanship class from Feb. 23 - March 11. The program meets two nights each week from 7 - 9:30 p.m. in the second floor meeting room of Sugarloaf Volunteer Fire Department, 17175 Overseas Highway. The cost of the program is $55 per person, including materials, and $80 per couple with shared materials. To register contact Diane Adam, (305) 872-4071, email auxclassreg@yahoo. com, or Bob Eichholtz, (305) 872-7505, email auxbob@bellsouth.net.
Purple Up project for military children Sigsbee Charter School plans to celebrate April’s Month of the Military Child with a “Purple Up Video.” The school is seeking videos with messages recognizing military children and the sacrifices they make as their parents serve. Participants in the videos are asked to wear purple, the color chosen for this project. Recordings can be emailed to elisa.jannes@ keysschools.com or dropped off at the Sigsbee Charter School main office. The deadline is March 27.
The videos will be compiled for presentation at a program for military children. For more information, contact Naval Air Station Key West School Liaison Officer Yolanda Eldred, (786) 6917187.
Southernmost Flyer digital delivery Available now: Free home delivery of a digital copy of Naval Air Station Key West’s weekly “Southernmost Flyer.” Send your name and email address to southernmostflyer@gmail.com and your information will be added to the SMF distribution list.
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MWR Update Kids Fun Day MWR’s Annual Kids Fun Day is 2 - 5 p.m., Feb. 21, at Sigsbee Park. The carnival is the featured activity
with a Ferris wheel, large slide, merry-go-round, kiddie rollercoaster, carnival games and food. Other attractions are inflatable games and rides, face paint-
ing and the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office Animal Farm. The event sponsors are USAA, University of Phoenix, Waste Management, Fury Water Adventures, Sparkling Ice, Navy League Key West Council, Military Affairs Committee and the Chief Petty Officers Association. Sponsorship of this event does not imply federal endorsement of product or service. For more information call (305) 293-2682.
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MWR’s Child Develop ment Center is offering parents at NAS Key West a break with child care. The cost is $4 per child per hour. Pre-registration is required;
Immunization records are required. The registration deadline is 5 p.m. two days before the service. There is a cancellation policy: Parents must cancel before 8 a.m. on the day of child care to avoid paying for reserved time. Contact the CDC at (305) 293-4498 for additional information. Sitting times and dates are 6 - 10 p.m., Feb. 13; 6 - 8 p.m. Feb. 19 (supporting Couples Connect program); 6 p.m. midnight Feb. 21; and 5:30 - 8:30 p.m. Feb. 25 (supporting Bingo Night).
What programs and activities do you enjoy? What would you like to see added? Take five - seven minutes to complete the survey at www.surveymonkey.com/r/MWRNASKW. Those who complete the survey have a chance to win a family four-pack of movie tickets to the Regal Cinema in Key West. Winners are selected Feb. 21 during Kids Fun Davy. For more information, call (305) 293-2503 or email mwrnaskw@gmail. com.
Key West Golf Club and the cost each week is $31 per person. To earn Captain’s Cup points, teams may only have one non-active member. Awards are given for first and second place. For information or to submit a roster, contact Robin at kwathletics@gmail.com or call (305) 797-7791 or (305) 293-2480.
Family movies
Join MWR for Family Movie Night on the second and fourth Friday of every month. The feature film Captain’s Cup Golf begins at 6:30 p.m. at the MWR survey NAS Key West’s Captain’s Sigsbee Community Center. Cup Golf season starts For more details call (305) MWR wants your feedback! Take the “Voice Your March 6; rosters are due 293-2503. The Feb. 13 movie Choice” customer commu- Feb. 20. Games are played every Friday at 11 a.m. at the nity activities Survey. see MWR page 7
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is “Big Hero 6” (PG) and the Feb. 27 movie is “Kung Fu Panda” (PG).
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mation, call (305) 293-5282. The schedule: • Saturday - “Ouija” (PG13) at 1 p.m. • Saturday - “Birdman” (R) at 6 p.m. • Feb. 14 - Beyond The Lights” (PG-13) at 1 p.m. • Feb. 14 - “Gone Girl” (R) at 6 p.m. • Feb. 21 - “The Hunger Games Mockingjay Part 1” (PG-13) at 1 p.m. and 6 p.m. • Feb. 28 - “St. Vincent” (PG-13) at 1 p.m. • Feb. 28 - “Horrible Bosses” (R) at 6 p.m.
Join MWR for the annual Pig Roast Potluck Style at 4 p.m., Saturday, at the Sigsbee Community Center. MWR will provide the pig, coleslaw, rolls and butter. Patrons are asked to bring a dish to share; register by Saturday at the Sigsbee Community Center/ Liberty activities Campground Office. For more information, call (305) The Liberty Single Sailor 293-4432. Program is open to all single or unaccompanied active duty military personnel Disney tickets E-6 and below. Visit us on The ITT Office on Sigsbee Facebook at “MWR Liberty Park is offering the 2015 Key West” and request to be Disney Armed Forces added to the closed Liberty Salute tickets: 4-day ticket Group. For additional inforwith Park Hopper option mation email naskwliberfor only $173.75. Tickets ty@gmail.com or call (305) are available now through 293-2682 or (305) 797-4468. Sept. 30, 2015. All military February’s scheduled activiand their spouses, Coast ties: Guard and active members • Tuesday - Taco Tuesday at Barracks 1351, 6 p.m. of the National Guard or Reservists can purchase up • Feb. 13 - Scary Movie Marathon at Beach Patio: to six tickets for friends and 4 - 9 p.m. family. Black-out dates are March 29 - April 9. Tickets • Feb. 14 - Guided Kayak Tour and Food: 10 a.m. must be activated by mili($10) tary personnel or a spouse at the park and tickets must • Feb. 16 - Free Bowling at Airlanes Bowling Center: be used by the same person. 3 5 p.m. For more information, call the ITT Office at (305) 293- • Feb. 16 - Free “Ripley’s Believe it or Not” - must 4173. RSVP • Feb. 18 - Game Night at Free movies Barracks 1351, 6 p.m. • Feb. 27 - Gun range trip, Free movies are shown 6 - 7 p.m. ($20) each Saturday at 1 p.m. and 6 p.m. at Beach Patio Recreation Center on Decades of Dance Truman Annex. Popcorn and snacks are sold during The MWR fitness staff the show. For more infor- has planned a “Decades of
Dance” class from 10 - 11:15 a.m., Feb. 28, at the Boca Chica Fitness Center. No dance experience necessary - dancers should dress in their favorite favorite decade attire to be eligible to win door prizes. Athletic shoes required. For more information call (305) 2932480.
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until 8 p.m., Friday after school until 9 p.m. and Saturday from 1 - 9 p.m. For information on how to register your child call (305) 293-4437. The Youth Center also has a closed Facebook group online for children and parents to join - NAS Key West Youth Center. A request must be submitted to be invited into the group.
Sunset Lounge
MWR is selling Miami Heat basketball tickets for the 2014-2015 season. Tickets for the following games are in section 102. Liberty tickets, for registered single or unaccompanied Sailors E-6 and below, are $85. All-hands tickets are $90. • Feb. 21 - New Orleans Pelicans • Feb. 28 - Atlanta Hawks • March 7 - Sacramento Kings • March 29 - Detroit Pistons • April 11 - Toronto Raptors
The Sunset Lounge on Sigsbee Park offers entertainment as well as drink specials and an updated menu. Every Wednesday the Southernmost Magnolia Cajun Band will perform from 6 - 9 p.m. On Friday come see DJ Gunz from 6 9 p.m. and every Saturday enjoy Muse Gurus from 6 - 9 p.m. The Sunset Lounge bar is open Wednesday Sunday 4 - 10 p.m. and the kitchen is open 4 - 9 p.m.
MWR rentals
Island Time
Need a canopy? How about tables and chairs? A stage? MWR has the following items available for rent: 20-by-20 canopies, 20-by-40 canopies, 10-by-10 pop-up canopies and a 15-by-15 stage canopy. Rental prices are based on daily rates, on-base only. Prices include set up and break down. For more information, call Leroy Jackson at (305) 797-1275.
The steel drum band, “Island Time”, is performing live Friday at Navigator’s Bar and Grill, Boca Chica Marina, starting at 5:30 p.m. Navigator’s will serve a Seafood Gumbo dinner special at 5 p.m.; the cost is $12.50. For more information call (305) 293-2468.
Youth Center The MWR Youth Center on Sigsbee Park serves dependents of active duty, retired military, Reservists and DOD civilians ages 10 18. The facility is open after school Monday - Thursday
access, a gaming center, arcade games, a mini movie theater and more. Hours are Sunday - Thursday 10 a.m. - 8 p.m., Friday and Saturday 10 a.m. - 9 p.m. For additional information, call (305) 293-5282.
Truman fitness The Truman Fitness Center is open Monday through Thursday 7 a.m. 8 p.m., Friday 7 a.m. - 9 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m. - 9 p.m. and Sunday 10 a.m. - 8 p.m. For additional information, call the Beach Patio Recreation Center at (305) 293-5282.
Boca Chica gym Fridays at 5 p.m. - open volleyball Saturdays at 11 a.m. open basketball For more information, email bocachicagym@ gmail.com, look for the gym on Facebook - NAS Key West MWR, or call (305) 293-2480.
Beach Yoga Take your practice outside on the last Sunday of every month starting Sunday. Join the Boca Chica Fitness staff at the Boca Chica Marina Beach for a 10 a.m. class. Bring your own mat and towel - all levels
welcome. For more information call (305) 293-2480 or email bocachicagym@ gmail.com.
New fitness classes Beach Yoga - Take your practice outside on the last Sunday of every month. Join the Boca Chica Fitness staff at the Boca Chica Marina Beach for a 10 a.m. class. Bring your own mat and towel - all levels welcome. Paddleboard - Explore the water off Boca Chica and learn basic paddling techniques. Paddleboard classes are every Friday. The next class is Jan. 30. Class is from 8:30 - 9:30 a.m. at the Boca Chica Marina. Register 24 hours before class at the Boca Chica Fitness Center or call (305) 293-2480 to reserve a board. Boot camp - Challenge yourself by exercising outof-doors using your own body weight, tires, pull-up bars and more. Join the group every Thursday from 6 - 7 a.m. starting Thursday at the Boca Chica Fitness track. Cardio kickboxing Punch and kick your way to a leaner, healthier you. This cardio class will improve endurance and burn fat. Classes start Saturday and then meet on Mondays 5:15 - 6:05 p.m. at the Boca Chica Fitness Center.
Beach Patio Located on Truman Annex, Beach Patio Recreation Center is located next to the Truman Beach and is a prime location for special events under the new pavilion. Rent snorkel gear, beach chairs, grills, coolers and have lunch at the Beachside Grill. The facility includes internet
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Firefighters get the drop on training by Jolene Scholl
employee injured while working in a manhole. Firefighters wearing full gear and breathing apparatus rappelled into the hole to practice rescue techniques. The victim was “Rescue Randy,” a 170irefighter training isn’t just about fire. Naval Air Station Key West’s firefight- pound mannequin used for training purposes. ers also train for rescue The annual exercise focuses situations that can occur on improving firefighters’ above the ground, on proficiency with resthe ground and cue-related tasks underground. and equipment During the while operating last week of in any type of January, Fire confined spacand Emergen es that could cy Services be found on conducted its the installation, annual Confined according to NAS Space Rescue Drill Key West Fire and on Boca Chica Field. Emergency Services More than four dozen Chief CJ Krieger. firefighters, representing the NAS Key West Safety installation’s three fire stations, participated in Manager Ed Donohue joined senior fire staff the drill. afterword for a safety and “lessons learned” The scenario was the rescue of a Public Works review.
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Firefighter Nathan Buxton, left, is dropped into a manhole. Fire Capt. Tom Moody, above, hauls ‘Rescue Randy’ to storage.
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Firefighters Paul Marchan, left, and Matta Koppal prep ‘Rescue Randy.’ At right, Marchan holds the lines as Buxton drops into the confined space practice site.
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Firefighters, left, Koppal, Marchan and Capt. Ralph Bravo, are shown looking down into the confined space. Fire Lt. Tad Mapledoram, below, wraps rope at the end of the training.
U.S. Navy photo by Nathan Buxton
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Firefighter Alex Dieguez carries gear.
Firefighters go through lessons learned with NAS Key West Safety Manager Ed Donohue after the exercise.
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Eligible students include dependent children of active duty military members, reservists and military retirees enrolled in first through 12th grade. Dependent children without an individual dependent identification card must be accompanied by their sponsor to submit their entry. Each student may enter only once each grading period and must reenter with each qualifying report card. To enter the drawing,
stop by any NEX with a current report card or progress report and have a NEX associate verify the eligibility. Then fill out an entry card and obtain an A-OK ID which entitles the student to19 discount coupons for NEX products and services. Along with the award, each winner will receive a lapel pin, certificate and medallion ribbon “In Honor of Academic Excellence.” Since the program’s inception, NEXCOM has awarded over $640,000 to students with the help of its generous vendor partners.
NAS Classifieds FOR SALE RV for sale, 1994, 32.5 Jayco 5th Wheel, very good condition. Lots of extras. $5,500. Call (501) 250-7432. Furniture: Three piece bar/tavern set, $200; grandfather clock, $600; king-size bedroom set w/mattress, box spring, dresser and two end tables, $800; hand-painted breakfront, $400; Verizon Motorola Droid Razr Maxx,$150; Ethan Allen antique pine furniture, $200. Items can be viewed on Key West Craigslist. Call (305) 453-6161.
2,300 square feet, 4BR/2.5 BA; separate den. Community amenities include tennis courts and two playgrounds. Call BBC at (305) 292-5590.
HELP WANTED Social work position is open at Naval Air Station Key West Fleet and Family Support Center, Sigsbee Park. Looking for a professional, team player and someone committed to working with the military, their families and retirees. Please visit the posting at www.usajobs.com for more information or to apply. FOR RENT 4BR/2BA home on Cudjoe Key, NAS KEY WEST CLASSIFIEDS available March 31. Open, airy floor are free for active-duty and retired plan, new appliances, chef’s kitchen, personnel, their families and civilian large patio, inside parking, cement base employees only. Deadline for wall around property, concrete dock, submissions is noon the Tuesday heavy davits, ocean side. No smok- prior to that Friday’s issue. Make ing. $3,000 per month. F/L/S. Email: submissions to the NAS Key West henkel100@gmail.com or call (305) Public Affairs Office by email, jolene. 744-3350. scholl@navy.mil; mail, P.O. Box 9001, Large room on Sugarloaf, MM16, Key West, FL 33040-9001; or fax subwith full bath/tub, access to house, missions to (305) 293-2627. Unless W/D, dock. $1,200 first F/L and otherwise directed, ads will run for $1,000 security. Long-term lease pre- four issues. Name and phone number ferred. Available at the end of March. must accompany all requests in order Call Ty (305) 849-7148. for them to be considered for publicaFor military only (E9-above) - spa- tion. For more information, call (305) cious unit at Trumbo Point Annex; 293-2425.
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then set a spending limit and stick to it. Automatically deposit money into a savings account with every paycheck. Saving automatically is the easiest and most successful way to save, which is why Military Saves promotes it as an effective savings strategy, and encourages service members to consider it when taking the Military Saves pledge. By putting a portion of your earnings into savings, you will spend less on impulse purchases, and you will accrue savings that can supply funds for emergencies, home or car repairs, school tuition, or even
retirement. Service members can save automatically using an allotment with myPay. The best part is that once you start doing it, you’ll forget the money transferred is there and what you don’t see, you probably won’t miss. To take control of your finances, you must take notice of where you’re spending money. Using the strategies above can be your starting point to becoming a responsible spender. Having a financial strategy will also give you better peace of mind, help you feel more in control of your debt, and most importantly get you on your way to becoming financially fit. For more tips on saving, visit www.militarysaves.org/blog.