FRIDAY, JANUARY 20, 2017
Eye on the Fleet
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(Jan. 17, 2017) Lt. j.g. Matthew Clark, assigned to the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Mahan (DDG 72), talks to sonar technicians about attack options during anti-submarine warfare training. Mahan is deployed in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations in support of maritime security operations and theater security operation efforts.
U.S. Navy photo by MC1 Tim Comerford
inside: WORKING IT New Year’s resolutions. . . . 3 LOTS TO DO With MWR. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4, 5 TESTING Hoping for anchors . . . . . . . 6 FACEBOOK ALERT See photos of the Sailors recognized at today’s Awards Ceremony on the NAS Key West Facebook page. TOP OF PAGE ONE: An F/A-18E Super Hornet assigned to the Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 192 makes an arrested landing on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70).
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Training ramps up at airfield
change of office
By Jolene Scholl Southernmost Flyer
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ornets and Falcons are taking flight over the skies of Boca Chica Field as combat air training resumes at Naval Air Station Key West following a holiday timeout for Sailors. The F-18s and F-16s are joined by EA-18 Growlers and F-21 Kfirs. In all, the tarmac is hosting 64 visiting aircraft; meanwhile, Navy Gateway Inns and Suites is currently home to 709 visiting aviators, aircrew and maintainers. The visiting squadrons represent a diverse group of aviators from all over the nation, including Virginia Beach, Virginia, Whidbey Island, Washington, Fallon, Nevada, and Toledo, Ohio. Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 106, the “Gladiators” from Oceana, Virginia, flying the F-18 Hornet, arrived earlier in the week, a few days late because of delays caused when snow and ice storms see training page 2
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U.S. Navy photo by MC2 Cody Babin
aval Air Station Key West Command Master Chief Lee Friedlander, center, salutes Commanding Officer Capt. Bobby Baker, left, after the change of office Friday during an awards ceremony at Boca Chica Field. Former CMC Mark McDonald, right, is retiring; his ceremony is Feb. 10 at the NAS Key West’s Chief Petty Officer’s Mess.
Report phone, email tax scammers to IRS From NAS Key West Public Affairs No one wants to pay more tax than they owe, and no one wants to be scammed out of their hardearned money. So, what can you do to protect yourself from tax and other scams that propagate this time of year?
First, recognize how the IRS operates. Note that the Internal Revenue Service will never call to demand immediate payment using a specific payment method such as a prepaid debit card, gift card or wire transfer. Generally, the IRS will first mail you a bill if you owe any taxes.
The IRS also will not threaten to immediately bring in local police or other lawenforcement groups to have you arrested for not paying. Additionally, the IRS will not demand that you pay taxes without giving you the opportunity to question or appeal the amount they say you owe.
Finally, the IRS will not ask for credit or debit card numbers over the phone. Second, if you get such a call and know that you don’t owe taxes, or have no reason to think that you do, don’t give out any information to anyone claiming to be from the IRS. Simply hang up
immediately and then contact the treasury inspector general for tax administration to report the call via their IRS impersonation scam reporting web page at https:// www.treasury. gov/tigta/contact_ report_scam.shtml or call (800) 366-4484. see IRS page 6
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Serving others
W Jan. 20 1914 - The aviation unit from Annapolis, Maryland, under Lt. John Towers, as officer in charge, arrived at Pensacola, Florida, to set up a flying school.
Jan. 21 1954 - The world’s first nuclear submarine, USS Nautilus (SSN-571) is christened and launched at Groton, Connecticut.
Jan. 22 1944 - Operation Shingle, the Allied landing at Anzio and Nettuno, Italy, begins.
hat are you doing for others in 2017? That is the question I asked myself this past Monday as we observed Martin Luther King Jr. Day. MLK Day was introduced in 1968 but wasn’t considered a national holiday until 1983, when President Ronald Reagan signed legislation creating the federal observance of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. As we observe this holiday every year, we should look at King’s philosophy and methods of making a change in our society. Life’s most persistent and nagging question, said King, is “what are you doing for others?” He would quote Mark 9:35 where Jesus tells his twelve disciples “Anyone who wants to be first must be the very last, and
the servant of all.” During one of his last sermons in the pulpit King talked about how he hoped that at the end of his mortal life someone would state how he tried to give his life serving othCHAPLAIN'S ers. He said, “I CORNER want you to say on that day, that I did try in my life ... to love and serve humanity.” So how do you plan on lovNAS Key West ing and serving Command Chaplain others during Lt. this new year? Scott Mason However you choose to love and serve others in 2017, I want to leave you with this: “Don’t just pretend to love others. Really love them. Hate what is wrong. Hold tightly to what is good. Love each other with genuine affection, and take delight in
honoring each other.” Romans 12: 9 - 10. In the coming months Truman Chapel will start new ways to minister to the community. One of those ways we will be through volunteering once a month at one of the homeless shelters. Please keep an eye out for the details on ways you can help give back to the community and serve others. I hope your time reading this article has encouraged you. Please come and join us Sundays at 10:30 a.m. at Truman Annex Chapel for worship service with our “Praise Band” and “Children’s Church.” Please visit our Facebook page (Truman Chapel) for upcoming events. 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.
Jan. 23 1968 - USS Pueblo (AGER 2) is seized by North Korean forces in Sea of Japan. The crew is released on Dec. 23, 1968.
Jan. 24 1991 - Desert Shield/Desert Storm SEAL platoons from USS Leftwich (DD 984) and USS Nicholas (FFG 47) recaptures the island, Jazirat Qurah, the first Kuwaiti territory from Iraqis.
Jan. 26 1963 - The first Seabee Technical Assistance Team arrives in Vietnam. By the end of 1964, 14 teams are operating or have completed their six-month tours.
Jan. 27 1913 - The body of John Paul Jones is laid in its final resting place in the Chapel of the Naval Academy.
U.S. Navy photo by MC2 Cody Babin
Naval Air Station Key West’s Boca Chica Field is active with squadrons from as far away as Bremerton, Washington, and Toledo, Ohio, here for training. Aircraft on the flight light include the F-18 Hornet, F-16 Falcon, EA-18 Growler and the F-21 Kfir.
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blew through Virginia Beach late last week. The squadron, which has a permanent detachment at the air field, trains new aviators transitioning to the F-18. The “Vikings” of Electronic
Attack Squadron (VAQ) 129, from Whidbey Island, Washington, arrived mid-week flying the EA-18 Growler, for several weeks of training. Aviators assigned to the Navy’s Fighter Weapons School, also known as TOPGUN, are here from Fallon, Nevada, flying the F-16 Falcon and F-18s. Adding to the mix, the 180th
Fighter Wing from the Ohio Air National Guard, from Toledo, Ohio, is also here training in F-16 Falcons. Assisting Fighter Squadron Composite (VFC) 111, the “Sun Downers” with the work load is the civilian adversary squadron ATAC, flying F-21 Kfirs and VFC-13, the “Fighting Saints” from Fallon, Nevada.
Commanding Officer Capt. Bobby J. Baker Executive Officer Cmdr. Pornchai Davidson PUBLIC AFFAIRS OFFICER Trice Denny EDITOR Jolene Scholl STAFF PO2 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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How is your resolution going? Photos by MC2 Cody Babin
Road work on Boca Chica Just a heads up for folks on Boca Chica Field - milling and paving is underway from the intersection of Midway Avenue down to East Side Drive and to the end of Runway 26. The road will remain open but vehicular traffic will be limited to one lane. Flagmen are present to direct the flow of traffic around the construction zone.
Tax center to open The facilitated self-assistance, self-service tax center opens Feb. 1 and available until April 18 at the Fleet and Family Support Center, Bldg. V-4085, Sigsbee Park. The center is open 9 a.m. - 4 p.m., Monday - Friday. The tax center is available to active duty, their dependents, retired military and Reservists on active duty for 30 days or more. For more information, contact MAC Christie Kehm, 484-809-1562.
MS support group meets
ABHC Toby Shoemaker
ABH1 Peter Branch
ABH3 Michael Santoriello
Resolution: Be the best husband that I can for my future wife. Update: I’ve started communicating more and stopped arguing.
Resolution: Be a better father. Update: I am hanging out with my kids much more. I have been playing video games with them and making more time.
Resolution: Eat better, live healthier and quit dipping (tobacco). Update: I’ve cut down on dipping a lot and I’ve started preparing lunch at home.
ABHAN Ashley Wilkins
Donald Allman
The first meeting of a local Multiple Sclerosis support group is set for 10:30 a.m. Satufday at the Monroe County Public Library, 700 Fleming St., Key West. The organization is under the auspices of the MS Society of South Florida. For more information, contact Sandi Friedland at 305-396-7553. see BRIEFLY page 5
AC3 Chantell Morgan Resolution: To read more. Update: So far, I have been reading at least a chapter a day.
Job Title: Security Hometown: Hyannis, Massachusetts Prior Duty Stations: NS Mayport Quote: Just keep swimming Hobbies: Fishing, golf, disc golf, photography Most Interesting Experience: $125 million heroin drug bust at sea
MA2 Andrew Morash
Resolution: To teach my daughter to read. Update: I’ve stuck to it ... well, when she lets me.
Resolution: To lose weight Update: I am doing a lot of dietary research and going to the gym regularly.
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MWR Update Open craft activities MWR offers a number of open craft activities for all hands at the Sigsbee Community Center throughout the week. No supplies are provided; patrons must bring their own. All experience levels are welcome. Sewing, quilting, knitting, crocheting and painting from 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays games, from 6 -9 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays; Kumihimo jewelry, from 10 a.m. - noon, Mondays; chip carving from 1 - 3 p.m. Mondays; wood carving 9 - 11 a.m., Wednesdays, and Crafts from 1 - 3 p.m. Wednesdays.
Jam sessions All musicians are invited to join the jam session Fridays from 1 - 3 p.m. at the Sigsbee Community Center. All experience levels and all instruments are welcome. For more information call 305-293-4432.
Community softball All-hands softball games are at 9 a.m. Tuesdays at Sigsbee Softball Field. Everyone gets to play and bat - no hard running. Bring your own glove as equipment is limited. All players must sign the rules and regulations before playing on the field. For more information, call 305-293-4432.
Community bike rides MWR is organizing free community bike rides for all-hands. Patrons are required to bring their own bikes and helmets; please remember to bring military ID card and water. Register at the Sigsbee Recreation Center or call 305-2934432. Rides take off from the Sigsbee Recreation Center. Friday: 10 a.m. - Ride to Geiger Key with lunch at Geiger Key Marina Jan. 26: 10 a.m. - Ride to Big Coppitt with lunch at Bobalu’s
Community kayak trips Join MWR for a free all-hands kayak trip Sunday starting at 1:30 p.m. at the Geiger Key Marina. Patrons are required to bring their own kayaks. Register at the Sigsbee Recreation Center or call 305-293-4432. see MWR page 8
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New date set for MMOY banquet Navy League Key West Council hosts its annual Military Member of the Year Awards Banquet Feb. 24 at the Grand DoubleTree Grand Key Resort The event begins at 5:30 p.m. with a cocktail hour; dinner is scheduled for 6 p.m. Reservations are required and must be made by Feb. 13. Tickets are $30 for E7 and above, and civilians; for E6 and below, tickets are $25. Military members should RSVP to HMCS (FMF) David Ocheltree at 305-293-2692 or email david.ocheltree@navy.mil. Civilians should contact Kehau Murray at 305-304-0142 or Gidget Johns at 305-797-0980.
Wing challenge announced The Coalition of Sailors Against Destructive Decisions has organized the First Annual Super Bowl Wing Off and is encouraging all Naval Air Station Key West commands to represent at the challenge on Feb. 3. Each command can be represented by up to five entries. Each entry must make a minimum of 20 wings. Participants will present their entries at 10 a.m., Feb. 3, at the Chief Petty Officers Mess on Boca Chica Field. Judging begins at 10:30 and winners will be announced at 12:30 a.m.; the event is open to all hands. The entry fee is $10 and wings and drinks will be available for purchase. For more information, contact ET2 Derrick Luzolo at 305-293-2609.
Get active with MCHC The Multicultural Heritage Committee is looking for more people - Sailors and DOD civilians - to join the organization. The MCHC meets every Thursday at noon in Bldg. A-324 conference room, Boca Chica Field.
CSADD seeks members The Coalition of Sailors Against Destructive Decisions is currently looking for new members. Meetings are every Tuesday from 2:30 - 3:30 p.m. at the Air Ops Conference Room. CSADD a peer-to-peer mentorship program focusing on volunteerism and educating our young Sailors on the importance of good decision making. For more information, email CSADD president PO2 Daliese Steele, at daliese.steele@navy.mil.
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This week at FFSC
Testing up
Command Indoctrination Monday-Friday, 7:45 a.m. - 4 p.m., Bldg. A-515 This five-day class informs incoming personnel of base policies, procedures and services available. A multitude of guest speakers will present an array of topics and will take questions from training participants. Call Dave Patrocky, 305-293-3770 for more information. Fleet and Family Support Center’s hours of operation are 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. Monday - Friday. FFSC 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. U.S. Navy photo by MC2 Cody Babin
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irst Class Petty Officers from Naval Air Station Key West and tenant commands take the Chief Petty Officer examination at NAS Key West’s Fly Navy building Thursday. Nearly 50 petty officers participated in the exam, which is one instrument used to determines those who will be selected for anchors.
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Also report the call to the Federal Trade Commission via the FTC complaint assistant (be sure to add “IRS telephone scam” in the notes). Third, do not respond to emails that offer to update your IRS e-files or advocate for you as part of the Taxpayer Advocacy Panel. Any such emails are phishing scams. The IRS regularly reminds people that it never initiates contact with taxpayers electronically, including through email, texts or social media. Similarly, although TAP is a real organization that advises the IRS on tax issues, they do not have access to taxpayer email addresses. Scammers use
these and other techniques in an attempt to get you to divulge private information they can use to access your records. Delete these emails, or forward them to phishing@irs.gov. Never click on any attachment or links contained in these emails. Doing so can download malicious code onto your computer, leaving your personal information vulnerable to attack. Next, file early to limit the possibility that an identify thief will file your return - and claim your refund, if you are eligible for one - before you do. In an effort to combat tax refund fraud, Congress passed a law in 2015 that prohibits the IRS from processing refunds before Feb. 15 for 2016 tax filings that claim the Earned Income Tax Credit or Additional
Child Tax Credit. If you claim these credits and are expecting money back, don’t plan on an early tax refund before mid-February. But this doesn’t mean you should wait to file until then. File as you normally would, then check the “Where’s My Refund” tool on IRS.gov on or after Feb. 15 to get the most up-todate information on the status and timing of your refund. And remember, the fastest and safest way to receive your refund is by direct deposit.
Finally, know your rights. The IRS publishes its Taxpayer Bill of Rights to inform citizens of their rights and responsibilities under the tax code. Don’t pay attention to frivolous claims made by tax cheats about how to avoid paying your fair share of tax. The courts have settled these cases, and the decisions are available to the public. To keep up with the latest scams, visit the Tax Scams/ Consumer Alerts section of the IRS website, https:// www.irs.gov/.
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Pool hours change The winter hours for the Trumbo Pool are 11 a.m. - 5 p.m., Wednesday - Saturday and noon - p.m. Sunday. Visit www. NavyMWRKeyWest.com and
click on Aquatics for more infor- Center at 8 a.m. mation about the pool and its The cost is $7 per person; the fee rules and regulations. doesn’t include general admission to the Alligator Farm - patrons will purchase tickets at the gate. Homestead trip Register at Sigsbee Ticket Office; MWR is providing transporta- full payment is required. Seating tion to the Alligator Farm and is limited and available on a first“Robert is Here” Jan. 28. The bus come, first-served. Call 305-563departs from Sigsbee Community 0364.
Start Smart Child Development Programs is offering a sports development program for children three - five years old. START SMART introduces children, along with their parents, to organized sports in a fun and safe environment. Kids develop skills such as throwing,
catching, batting and kicking. Classes are Tuesdays from 4:30 - 5:30 p.m. in the Youth Center Gym starting Tuesday and continuing through Feb. 28. Register at the Youth Center on Sigsbee Park or call 305-293-4437 for more details. Please note that a parent must attend class with their child.
NAS Classifieds FOR RENT Little Torch Key - Cozy apartment. 1BD/1BA, fully furnished. Full kitchen, living room, dining. W/D. On canal. Most utilities included. No smoking, no pets. One person only. $1,500. F/L/S. Call 352-615-6677. Bay Point - Very clean, private, 1BR/1BA with dock and beach. A/C, W/D. One person only. No smoking, no pets. Prefer military member. $1,500 F/L/S. Call 305-745-1462. Old Town Key West 2br/2ba OFP LTL $3,000 p/m plus utilities, F/S, references, credit check, small pet considered. Available now. Call 305-522-4231. FOR SALE 2008 Infiniti G37s - Blue two door V6 5 speed auto/ manual, RWD, black leather seats, clear bra, Bose sound system, back-up camera, navigation, sport suspension. Very nice condition, no corrosion, dealership maintained with records. 131k miles/no accidents. Asking $10,000. Will discount 10 percent for NAS Key West AD, retired and DOD. Contact John Rarick at 305-902-7242 or email john.rarick@navy. mil. Jet Dock - No better way to protect the hull of your boat and not have to use bottom paint. Jet Dock measures 10’ X 20’ and is in excellent condition. Asking $4,500. Call Darrell at 305-745-2418. HELP WANTED The City of Key West is seeking 12 part-time bus drivers. $15.39/hour. Different shifts are available to employees work around other schedules. For more information, go to www.kwtransit.com http:// www.kwtransit.com. Security staff - Sloppy Joe’s Bar. Candidates must possess customer service skills, sound judgment and good decision mak-
ing. Prior security, martial arts or military experience is a plus. Contact Marian Kershenbaum at 305-2962388, ext. 123 or marian@ sloppyjoes.com. EOE. Womankind - Seeking medical professional (RN/ LPN/CMA) with administration experience to oversee medical front office and clinic of women’s health care center. Wide ranging responsibilities include: Providing exceptional customer service; supervising staff; managing the front office; and serving in the clinic. This is a full-time position, Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Experience with electronic health records and computer skills are required. Please email resumes to Cali Roberts at croberts@womankindkeywest.org; no phone calls please. Cudjoe Key TARS Site - Electronic Technician II - Employee will apply comprehensive technical knowledge to solve complex problems in working on electronic equipment. Responsibilities: Determines work sequence and selection of tools and testing instruments; performs corrective and preventive maintenance on the aerostat radar payload, telemetry and control subsystems, tether subsystem,
meteorological equipment, ground station electronic subsystems, communications subsystems, and site facility electronics as appropriate; performs all aerostat electronic subsystem preflight and post-flight checks and inspections as required; assists with the resupply and repair logistics activities for the aerostat electronics subsystems; performs routine clerical tasks such as posting and typing requisitions and performs other tasks associated with supply activities; receives stores and issues equipment, material, supplies, or tools and compiles stock records in stockroom, warehouse, or storage yard; counts, sorts, or weighs incoming articles to verify receipt of items on requisitions or invoices; stores articles according to identifying information; fills orders or issues supplies from stock; transports materials or supplies to other departments using hand or industrial equipment and vehicles; and performs all required storeroom activities for shipping and receiving including packing and crating services. Functions as a key member of the flight crew for inflation, deflation, launch, recovery, maintenance, and in-flight activities and
may be required to work in special man-lift vehicles. Candidate must be physically fit in order to assist in launching and recovering aerostat. Minimum qualifications: High school graduate; two years’ electronic maintenance and repair experience. Former or retired military preferred. Candidate must pass DHS background investigation. For information on how to apply, email Chip Lyons, Site Manager, at DLYONS04@harris.com or call 305-745-2099 or 305434-2484. 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; or fax submissions to 305-293-2627. 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, please call 305-2932425.
Military Member of the Year (MMOY)
Awards Banquet February 24, 2017 When: February 24, 2017 Where: Grand Doubletree Grand Key Resort Time: 5:30 pm Check in-Cocktail/ Dinner 6:30 pm RSVP/Pay: 13 February 2017 Reservations are Required: $30 for E7 Above and Civilians $25 for E6 and Below
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Military Contact for RSVP: HMCS (FMF) David Ocheltree 305-293-2692 David.ocheltree@navy.mil Civilian Contact for tickets: Kehau Murray 305-304-0142 lee-kehaumurray@hotmail.com