FRIDAY, DEC. 22, 2017
Eye on the Fleet
ARABIAN GULF
VOL. 17 NO. 47
WWW.CNIC.NAVY.MIL/KEYWEST NAVAL AIR STATION KEY WEST, FLORIDA
Newest LPD docks at Mole for liberty call
(Dec. 17, 2017) PS1 Jeni Gray decorates a tree aboard the aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71). Theodore Roosevelt and its carrier strike group are deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations in support of maritime security operations.
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U.S. Navy photo by MC3 Spencer Roberts
inside: BRIEFLY Upcoming activities. . . . . . . 3 2017 Photo review . . . . . . . . . . . . 4, 5 MWR What’s up?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 TOP OF PAGE ONE: An F/A-18F Super Hornet assigned to the ‘Fighting Redcocks ‘of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 22 makes a final approach to the aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71). Theodore Roosevelt and its carrier strike group are deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations. Happy Holidays! Be Merry, Be Safe!
U.S. Navy photo by Jolene Scholl
Sailors with Naval Air Station Key West’s Port Operations catch mooring lines as USS Portland (LPD 27) docks at the Outer Mole Pier on Truman Annex Friday. Portland and her crew of 380 Sailors and Marines are here for holiday liberty before continuing on their journey to the warship’s new homeport in San Diego.
FY2017 busy year at NAS Key West From NAS Key West Public Affairs
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t’s been a busy year at Naval Air Station Key West - a year capped with recovery from Hurricane Irma Sept. 10. And it wasn’t just the airfield that was busy. Our 39 tenants, including Coast Guard Sector Key West, Joint Interagency Task Force South and U.S. Army Special Forces Underwater Dive School, were busy as well often uti-
lizing NAS Key West assets, like the Mole Pier and Port Operations. Here are the numbers for Fiscal Year 2017, which began October 2016 and ended Sept. 30, 2017: NAS Key West provided 30,000 square miles of training range services to 64 detachments with 527 aircraft and more than 6,515 pilots and crew, including the firstever training detachment of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 101, with see 2017 page 7
he Navy’s newest San Antonioclass amphibious transport dock ship, USS Portland (LPD 27), docked at Naval Air Station Key West’s outer Mole Pier Friday for holiday liberty. Portland, which recently joined the fleet as it sailed from the shipyard in Pascagoula, Mississippi, on Dec. 14 is making its way to its homeport of San Diego. The transport is one of the largest Navy ships to see LPD 27 page 2
Base, facilities close for holidays From NAS Key West Public Affairs
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aval Air Station Key West administrative offices and facilities will close in observance of Christmas and New Year’s Day. Air operations will cease as Sailors take time to spend with their family and friends. The Navy Exchange on Sigsbee Park is open regular hours (10 a.m. - 5 p.m.) on Sunday, closed
Monday, open regular hours (10 - 5 p.m.) Dec. 31 and open 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. on Jan. 1, 2018. The Boca Chica Field and Trumbo Point mini-marts are open 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, closed Monday, closed Dec. 31 and open 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Jan. 1, 2018. The commissary on Sigsbee Park is closed Sunday and Monday, Dec. 31 and Jan. 1, 2018. see holidays page 2
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‘God with us’
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Dec. 22 1942 - Sue Dauser takes the oath of office as Superintendent of Navy Nurse Corps, becoming the first woman with the relative rank of captain in Navy.
Dec. 23 1910 - Lt. Theodore Ellyson becomes the first naval officer sent to flight training, reporting to the Glenn Curtiss Aviation Camp at North Island, San Diego.
ehold, a virgin shall forth a son, and they shall call His name Emanuel, which interpreted is, God with us.” Isaiah 7:14 Oswald Chambers explains it well in just a few words what Christmas Day is with “His Birth in History.” “Therefore also that holy thing which shall be born of thee shall be called the Song of God. (Luke 1:35.) Jesus Christ was born into this world, not from it. He did not evolve out of history; He came into history from the outside. Christ is not the best human being. He is a Being Who cannot
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1950 - Under cover of naval gunfire support, Task Force 90 completes a 14-day evacuation of 100,000 troops and equipment and 91,000 refugees from Hungnam, North Korea.
All MWR facilities will be closed on Monday and Jan. 1, 2018 except for the NGIS Front Desk, Bldg. A-648 on Boca Chica Field. Select MWR facilities will have adjusted hours Friday
Dec. 25 1944 - USS Barbero (SS 317) attacks a Japanese convoy and sinks transport Junpo Maru.
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1944 - Harriet Ida Pickens and Frances Wills are commissioned as the first two African-American WAVES officers.
Dec. 27 1990 - Lt. Cmdr. Darlene Iskra, the first female commanding officer of a Navy warship, reports for duty on board USS Opportune (ARS 41).
Dec. 28 1990 - USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71) and USS America (CVN 66) carrier battle groups deploy for the Middle East to join Operation Desert Shield.
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visit the Mole Pier, measuring at 684 feet long. The crew of more than 380 Sailors Marines is looking forward to meeting the community and enjoying Key West for the holiday, according to Commanding Officer Capt. Jeremy Hill. “The overall expectation is to enjoy the outstanding hospitality of this great city,” stated Hill. “We look forward to going ashore and visiting the sites the city has to offer.” The LPD is used to transport and land Marines, their equipment and supplies, support-
be accounted for by the human race at all. He is not man becoming God, but God Incarnate, God coming into human flesh, coming into it from outside. His life is the Highest CHAPLAIN'S and the Holiest CORNER entering in at the Lowliest door. Our Lord’s birth was an advent.” If you want to find the story of NAS Key West Command Chaplain Christmas look for it in the book Lt. Cmdr. of Luke Chapter Scott Mason 2 verses 1-20. So as you sit around with family or by yourself, take time these next couple
of days to focus on this Holy celebration of Christmas. Please come and join us on Sundays at 10:30 a.m. this Sunday we will be at the Community Center on Sigsbee Annex for worship service with our Praise Band and Children’s Church. Please visit our Facebook page (NAS Key West Chapel) for upcoming events. This Sunday at 7 p.m. we will have a Christmas candlelight service at the Community Center. If you are in need of chaplain care, please call your chaplains at 305-293-2318, Naval Air Station Key West, or 305-2928788, Coast Guard Sector Key West.
through Dec. 31: Center, Truman Annex - closed • Airlanes Grill on Boca Chica Sunday and Dec. 31. Field - closed Friday. • Boca Chica Fitness Center, • Auto Skills Center, Boca Boca Chica Field - closed Chica Field - open 9 a.m. Sunday, open 6 a.m. - 7 p.m. 1 p.m. Saturday, closed Tuesday, open 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Tuesday, open 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Dec. 30 and closed Dec. 31. Wednesday, and 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. The Southernmost Flyer, pubDec. 30. lished digitally on Fridays, won’t • Beach Patio Recreation publish on Dec. 29. ing amphibious assaults, special operations or expeditionary warfare missions; it can also serve as secondary aviation platforms for amphibious ready groups. Hill noted the crew has worked hard to prepare themselves and the ship for its mission. “The crew successfully completed their certifications for their equipment and their ability to work together to accomplish the missions assigned,” noted Hill. “They remain enthusiastic and continue to gain confidence in themselves and their equipment.” USS Portland will have its ceremonial commissioning April 21, 2018, in Portland, Oregon.
Commanding Officer Capt. Bobby J. Baker Executive Officer Cmdr. Greg Brotherton PUBLIC AFFAIRS OFFICER Trice Denny EDITOR Jolene Scholl STAFF MC2 Cody Babin 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 editorial content of this newspaper is prepared, edited and provided by the Public Affairs Office of Naval Air Station Key West, Florida. 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 jolene.scholl@ navy.mil. Telephone (305) 293-2425/2434. DSN 4832425/2434. 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.
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VAs complete SAPR training By Danielle Martin
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ongratulations to the latest Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Victim Advocate class! Eleven military members completed the 40 hour Sexual Assault Prevention and Response training class for victim advocates. The training covered a wide range of SAPR related topics and input from several guest speakers including Lt. Ferran Mora (Naval Branch Health Clinic), Detective Lee Anderson (CID), Special Agent Mike Miller (NCIS) and Lt. Sara Wooten (JAG). The SAPR VA fills a vital role in the delivery of services to victims of sexual assault. The advocate is a primary source of
information such as victim rights, military and community resources, as well as restricted and unrestricted reporting options. SAPR VAs also supports sexual assault prevention and intervention strategies at their commands. If you are interested in learning more about becoming a SAPR VA, call Danielle Martin at 305-293-2408, email danielle.c.martin@navy. mil or stop by the FFSC at 804 Sigsbee Rd., Bldg. V-4058. The next class is scheduled for March 12 - 16 at the FFSC. If you are a victim of sexual assault, 24/7 assistance is available. Contact DOD Safe Helpline at 877-9955247, Naval Air Station Key West SAPR VA at 305-797-1408, or NASKW SARC at 786-383-7873. In case of emergency, dial 911.
U.S. Navy photo by Amanda Slater
Incoming victim advocates recently completed SAPR training with Sexual Assault Response Coordinator Danielle Martin. They are, from left, AWS2 Beau Delis, ABH2 Anthony Giovannini, AD2 Emilio Vasquez, LT Peter Thomas, AO2 Kevin Grimm, OS2 Sarah Smart, SFC Marlene Carroll, ABE3 Pini Victor, CTIC Jennifer Miller, ABH3 Deana Delahoy, Martin and AC1 Jared Regala.
Briefly… Holiday hours at NBHC Naval Branch Health Clinic Key West is open for regular hours throughout the holiday season with the exception Monday and Tuesday, Jan. 1 and 2. In the event of an emergency, call 911. For non-emergencies, active duty and TRICARE Prime enrollees who are in need of medical assistance after hours contact the Nurse Advice Line, available 24/7 at 1-800-TRICARE (874-2273). Contact the clinic’s Command Duty Officer at 305-7978008 to arrange consultation with our duty physician for advice and possible referral. For dental emergencies, call the CDO.
Job Title: T-Line Hometown: Colorado Springs, Colorado Prior Duty Stations: USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71) Hobbies: Outdoor activities. Most Interesting Experience: Going to South America. Future Plans: Start a family.
ABH3 Deanna Delahoy
is hosting a Christmas Eve Candle Light Service Sunday at 7 p.m. at the Sigsbee Community Center. Regular worship service will be at 10:30 a.m. that morning, with a spaghetti lunch afterward. For more information, please call 305-293-2318.
Thursday at noon in Bldg. A-324 conference room, Boca Chica Field. For more information, email PRC Michael Dees at michael.dees@navy.mil.
Truman gate changes
The Truman gate accessed via United Street is closed for repairs MS group to meet caused by Hurricane Irma. The The Multiple Sclerosis Support Southard Street is open now that Group will meet at 10:30 a.m. Jan. repairs are complete. Appropriate ID 20 in the Lower Keys Medical Center is required for gate access. board room. The meeting is open to those with MS and their caregiv- Join CSADD ers. For more information, please call Sandi at 305-396-7553. The Coalition of Sailors Against Destructive Decisions is currently looking for new members. Meetings Get active with MCHC are every Tuesday at 2 p.m. in the The Multicultural Heritage Air Ops Conference Room. For more Christmas Eve service Committee is looking for more people - information, email AZCS (AW) AmyNaval Air Station Key West’s Sailors and DOD civilians - to join the Shirelle Santos at amy-shirelle.sanReligious Ministries Department organization. The MCHC meets every tos@navy.mil.
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U.S. Navy photo by MC2 Cody Babin
The fighter ramp was full in May as squadrons from Carrier Air Wing 1 from Oceana, Virginia, were at Boca Chica Field for pre-deployment training.
U.S. Navy photo by Trice Denny
Commander, Navy Region Southeast Rear Adm. Bette Bolivar, above center, met Sailors at Port Operations in June while touring Naval Air Station Key West.
U.S. Navy photo by Jolene Scholl
A B-1B Lancer sits on the runway at NAS Key West’s Boca Chica Field as the Air Force’s 9th Bomb Squadron, out of Dyess Air Force Base, Abilene, Texas, arrived in March for training and to support Joint Interagency Task Force South operations.
U.S. Navy photo by MC2 Cody Babin
About 100 personnel from various federal and military agencies worked out of containers set up on Trumbo Point’s C-1 tarmac during April and May as part of ‘Exercise Corvina Loco,’ testing operations and procedures in responding to nuclear materials.
U.S. Navy photo by Trice Denny
Dolphins with the U.S. Navy Marine Mammal Program conducted six weeks of training in Naval Air Station Key West’s Truman Harbor in April.
U.S. Navy photo by MC2 Cody Babin
An A-10 ‘Warthog’ sits on the tarmac at Boca Chica Field in May as ten A-10s from DavisMonthan Air Force Base, Arizona, were here for pilot training.
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U.S. Navy photo by Jolene Scholl
U.S. Navy photo by MC2 Cody Babin
Navy officials from all levels of government - federal, regional and local - gathered April 27 at Boca Chica Field to cut the ribbon officially opening Fire Station 1 Boca Chica Field.
NAS Key West Search and Rescue and Monroe County Sheriff’s Office Trauma Star conducted a patient transfer drill in April at Boca Chica Field.
U.S. Navy photo by Trice Denny
Members of Naval Air Station Key West’s Emergency Operations team get updates on recovery efforts underway after Hurricane Irma made landfall over the Lower Keys Sept. 10. U.S. Navy photo by Jolene Scholl
The Operations Maintenance Division team is shown in May with the South Florida Federal Executive Board plaque for ‘Federal Employee of the Year, Trades & Crafts.’
Centennial, hurricane made 2017 memorable From NAS Key West Public Affairs
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t was a year of recognition at Naval Air Station Key West, which celebrated its centennial and responded to Category 4 Hurricane Irma that came ashore in the Lower Keys - all within a three-month period. While those events took the spotlight, we want to
shine a light on the Sailors, DOD civilians and contractors who support NAS Key West’s training mission of operational readiness of all services. Among the accolades and achievements: • Sailors in the Operations and Maintenance Department were recognized by the Federal Executive Board, receiving the “Federal
Employee of the Year, Trades & Crafts” award. • Tactical Combat Training System recorded its 100,000 pod-tracked sortie since the system began tracking using GPS technology in 2006. Although a small installation, the NAS team is an invaluable training asset that provides training opportunities on land, air and sea.
U.S. Navy photo by MC2 Cody Babin
Chief of Naval Operations Adm. John Richardson and Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy Steven Giordano pose Sept. 21 for photos with Sailors who were part of early recovery efforts after Category 4 Hurricane Irma came ashore.
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MWR Update Sunset Lounge Live entertainment and free events can be found at the Sigsbee Park Sunset Lounge. All events are from 6 - 9 p.m. unless stated otherwise. Friday: Karaoke with DJ Gunz Saturday: Corn Hole Tournament at 5 p.m. Sunday: Tracking Santa ‘til midnight Dec. 29: Karaoke with DJ Gunz
Dining open The following MWR dining options are available: Airlanes Grill on Boca Chica: 6:30 a.m. - 3 p.m., Monday - Friday Beachside Grill on Truman Annex: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. daily Fly Away Café at Navigator’s on Boca Chica: 10 a.m. - 7 p.m., Monday - Friday; 10 a.m. - 5 p.m., Saturday - Sunday; holiday hours 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. on Sunday and Dec. 31. Navigator’s Bar is open 11 a.m. - 9 p.m. daily Sunset Lounge on Sigsbee Park: - 10 p.m., Wednesday - Sunday
Fitness center Boca Chica Fitness Center is now operating on regular hours, 5 a.m. - 8:30 p.m., Monday - Friday and 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. Saturday - Sunday. A limited class
schedule continues. The schedule: Yoga: 6:30 - 7:45 p.m. at the Sigsbee Community Center; no class Monday or Jan. 1, 2018 Cycling: 5:30 - 6:15 p.m. Cycling Studio on Boca Chica Field; no class Tuesday Cardio Caliente: 5:30 6:30 p.m.; no class Thursday
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by texting request to 305797-4468. The following are scheduled activities for December: Friday: Corn Hole Tournament at Sunset Lounge on Sigsbee Park at 5 p.m. Monday: Christmas breakfast at the barracks at 10 a.m.; win a Fury Water Adventure certificate. Thursday: Game Night in the barracks at 5 p.m. Dec. 30: Parasailing with Fury Water Adventures. The cost is $25; register by Dec. 28 Dec. 31: New Year’s Eve pre-party in the barracks from 5 - 6 p.m.; free pizza & swag
Navigator’s Bar at the Boca Chica Marina has live entertainment during the season, and the Fly Away Café will serve dinner specials. For additional information, call 305-293-2468 or visit www. NavyMWRKeyWest.com/ Bag toss events. Dec. 31: Island Time Band Register for MWR’s from 7 - 10 p.m. New Year’s the Holiday Corn Hole Eve Party Tournament by emailing kwathletics@gmail.com. The tournament starts at Single Sailor 5 p.m. Friday at the Sunset The Liberty Program Lounge. For more informaoffers events and activities tion, call 305-797-7791. for single or unaccompanied E-6 and below. Follow on Job opportunities Facebook at www.Facebook. com/MWRLibertyKeyWest There are currently a or register for text updates number of open positions
within MWR and NGIS. There is an urgent need for full time and flex Child Care Workers and Housekeepers but many other positions available. For a full list of open positions and a PDF application form visit www. NavyMWRKeyWest. com/jobs.
and APP that provides our patrons with a full list of facilities, programs, services and current employment opportunities. Visit www.navymwrkeywest.com to find out what MWR has to offer: restaurants and bars, sports and fitness, child care, leisure recreation, pool and splash parks, special events, MWR Website gear rentals, marinas, lodgMWR has a new website ing, discounted attraction
tickets and more. Visit your Apple or Android APP store and search for: NavyMWR Key West. Have it all at your fingertips and make the most of what MWR has to offer. Other marketing tools include Facebook and Twitter “NAS Key West MWR” and the Weekly Activities Sheet. Email with questions: mwrnaskw@ gmail.com.
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the F-35C Joint Strike Fighter. In addition to supporting 17 F/A-18 Fleet Replacement Squadron training detachments (VFA106, VFA-122), other notable detachments include Carrier Air Wing CVW-1 pre-deployment workups, three B-1B detachment for counternarcotic operations, Royal Canadian Air Force aircraft, two Chief of Naval air Training Carrier Qualification Detachments, and A-10s from the 47th Fighter Squadron. Boca Chica Field achieved its 100,000th sortie using the Tactical
Combat Training System, marking the most sorties flown on naval ranges using the system. Air traffic controllers executed 129,291 combined Tower, Radar and Special Use Area flight operations, and safely sequenced 35,693 civilian flights into three adjacent airfields and multiple seaplane ports with zero mishaps. After the eye of Category 4 Hurricane Irma passed within four miles of the installation, mission essential personnel restored air operations in five hours and within one day received supplies for the local community. NAS hosted 166 ship visits at its Mole Pier,
including USNS Spearhead in support of Operation Continuing Promise’s humanitarian trips to the Caribbean. Fleet Logistics Center Jacksonville Det. Key West received, delivered and loaded 56 tons of supplies to the vessel each visit as it made numerous humanitarian trips to Guatemala, Honduras and Colombia. Truman Harbor was home to units from Special Operations Command, military diving salvage units and other federal agencies, with more than 1,370 dive missions conducted with 2,353 students. Port/Surface/Subsurface Operations hosted 166 vessels and executed 332 ship
NAS Classifieds FOR SALE 1999 Honda Valkyrie - one owner, V-6, 1500cc, 27,000 miles, black with saddlebags. $2,900. Call 313415-8763 ROOMMATE WANTED One or two roommates for 3/2 in Sigsbee Park housing. Rent currently about $1,400 a month. One pet already in household. Must be eligible for government housing. Call Allison at 479-235 -0001 for more info. HELP WANTED Summerland Sandal & Surf, MM 24.8, seeks part time retail staff for Saturday, Sunday and a few week days. Please apply even if you only want 2 - 3 shifts. Apply in person from 9:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. daily. Good pay for good worker! Email for more info summerlandsandal@att. net. Key West dental practice seeks an experienced (5-plus years) dental hygienist to work at a great, family operated practice that focuses on general and cosmetic dentistry. Positions are available from two - four days/week. Candidates should be able to perform basic hygiene duties that include, but are not limited to: Scaling and root planning, periodontal maintenance, full mouth
debridement, probing, be familiar with computer charting, and taking digital x-rays. Local anesthesia delivery certification is a plus, but not required. If you are interested and believe you are the right person for our practice, please send your cover letter with resume to: dentalkeywest@gmail.com Florida Keys Healthy Start Coalition has two full-time positions open in the Key West area: Executive Administrative Assistant and Lower Keys Community Liaison/
Program Director. Starting salary is $38,000 annually plus benefits, depending on experience. Go to KeysHealthyStart.org for details. Summerland Wines and Spirits (located at MM25) has a part-time position available; flexible hours. Positive upbeat environment. Respond to steve@ summerlandwinesandspirits.com or call 480-8885910. NAS KEY WEST CLASSIFIEDS are free for activeduty and retired personnel,
their families and civilian base employees only. Deadline for submissions is noon the Tuesday prior to that Friday’s issue. Make submissions to the NAS Key West Public Affairs Office by email, jolene. scholl@navy.mil; mail, P.O. Box 9001, Key West, FL 33040-9001. Unless otherwise directed, ads will run for four issues. Name and phone number must accompany all requests in order for them to be considered for publication. For more information, call 305293-2425.
movements in support of Navy, NATO/Coalition partner warships, Military Sealift Command, NOAA, USCG, Navy contract and Army vessels. After Hurricane Irma, Port Operations reopened the port in five days, using a combined force of Navy, Marine Corps, USCG and Florida National Guard. This allowed NASKW to receive FEMA-directed relief supplies, as well as the vessel Empire State, to spearhead FEMA efforts.
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This week at FFSC Holiday hours Fleet and Family Support Center is closed Monday and Jan. 1, 2018. The center’s normal hours of operation are 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. Monday - Friday. The centerFFSC offers many services including deployment support, relocation assistance, family employment readiness, life skills education, personal financial management, crisis incident response and training, sexual assault prevention and response, ombudsman support, transition assistance management, family advocacy and professional counseling. For more information or to request services, call 305-293-4408 or visit the center at 804 Sigsbee Rd., Sigsbee Park.