July 21, 2017 by Southernmost Flyer

FRIDAY, JULY 21, 2017

EYE ON THE FLEET

MEDITERRANEAN SEA

VOL. 17 NO. 29

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Expect increased traffic, bug-hunters for lobster mini-season FROM NAS KEY WEST PUBLIC AFFAIRS

(July 12, 2017) Sailors prepare to launch an F/A-18F Super Hornet attached to the ‘Blacklions’ of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 213 from the aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77). The ship and its carrier strike group are conducting naval operations in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of operations.

U.S. Navy photo by MC3 Matt Matlage

inside: BIKE TRAINING MAs on wheels. . . . . . . . . . . . 2 FLC Welcomes admiral . . . . . . . . 3 WARTHOGS Infantry loves them . . . . . . . 6 RAB MEETS Environmental update . . . . 7 TOP OF PAGE ONE: An F-35B Lightning II joint strike fighter lands on the flight deck aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1).

Traffic will pick up this weekend as tourists converge on the Keys for the annual spiny lobster miniseason, Wednesday and Thursday. Florida Fish and Wildlife officials remind tourists and locals alike that a rec-

reational saltwater license and a spiny lobster permit are required and size limitations are strictly enforced. In Monroe County, the bag limits - enforced on and off the water - are six lobsters per person per day. The purpose is to prevent multiple trips out to lobster on the same day. Buggers who are found

to possess lobster over the daily limit - or the total of the two-day event - can be cited. On July 11, six men from out of state were arrested for poaching hundreds of lobster out of season. They were charged with several hundred misdemeanors and could face prison time. They were caught after someone

noticed what they were doing and reported it to law enforcement. To report someone who is poaching or violating the limit, call the Fish and Wildlife Commission’s Marathon office at 305-2932320 and give the location of the where the boat is launching and returning. There are several regu-

lations specific to Monroe County. For example, while the spiny lobster season begins elsewhere at 12:01 a.m. Wednesday, diving at night for lobster is not permitted in Monroe County and adjacent federal waters. Bully-netting and hoop-netting, however, are see LOBSTER page 3

Warthogs take to NAS skies BY MC2 CODY BABIN

en A-10 Thunderbolt IIs from Air Force Reserve 47th Fighter Squadron out of DavisMonthan Air Force Base in Tallahassee, Arizona arrived at Naval Air Station Key West’s Boca Chica Field last week for training. “Our mission is to train freshly minted Air force pilots on the A-10,” said Lt. Col. Brian Cusson, squadron commander. “We train within 10 months and aim to deliver students into combat.” The A-10, also known as the ‘Warthog,’ is the only airplane in the Air Force specifically designed for close-air support, a mission

U.S. Navy photo by MC2 Cody Babin

An A-10 Thunderbolt II from Air Force Reserve 47th Fighter Squadron out of Davis-Monthan Air Force Base Tallahassee, Arizona, see WARTHOG page 6 prepares to taxi to the runway on Naval Air Station Key West’s Boca Chica Field Tuesday.

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Self-control

July 21 1946 - In the first U.S. test of adaptability of jet aircraft to shipboard operations, an XFD 1 Phantom lands and takes without catapults from USS Franklin D. Roosevelt (CVB 42).

July 22 1964 - Four Navy divers submerge in Sealab I off Hamilton, Bermuda, for three weeks. The crew surfaces early on July 31 due to a tropical storm.

July 23 1950 - USS Boxer (CV 21) sets the record of crossing the Pacific, bringing aircraft, troops and supplies for the Korean War, steaming from California to Japan, in eight days and 16 hours.

am reminded daily about how I need to have self-control. May it be in my daily scheduling or tasking of being a chaplain or everyday being a father and husband. I must be able to control my actions because nobody is more in control of me than me. I came across an old, yet illuminating, story that may be able to put this insight of self-control into perspective. Three cowboys had been riding hard all day. There had been no time for lunch and dinner was still about an hour away. Two of the cowboys began talking about the big meals they were going to eat once they got to town. The third cowboy didn’t enter the conversation so they asked him, “Aren’t you hungry?” The cowboy shrugged his shoulders and said, “No.”

When the threesome arrived at their destination, they ordered large meals and started filling their empty stomachs. The third cowboy ate faster than the other two and reached for any food that wasn’t nailed to the table. The two cowCHAPLAIN'S boys laughed CORNER and reminded him that less than an hour ago he said that he wasn’t hungry. The third NAS Key West cowboy poetiCommand Chaplain cally said, “It Lt. Cmdr. wasn’t wise to Scott Mason be hungry then. There was no food.” As we see in this story, selfcontrol has wisdom along with it. At the time, the third cowboy didn’t need to remind himself of his hunger because the solution wasn’t there while they traveled on the trail.

We must use self-control in order be good stewards of our time, our finances, our relationships and our spiritual growth. Take the time to think about how you react to certain situations and use the wisdom that God provides in His word to be a guide - Galatians 5:22-23 “But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control; against such things there is no law.” Please come and join us on Sundays at 10:30 a.m. at the Truman Annex Memorial 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.

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; info - (305) 293-2425/2434. 2425/2434.

TRAINING ON TWO WHEELS

July 24 1945 - USS Underhill (DE 682) is hit and sunk by a Japanese torpedo. Of the 238 men on board only 125 survive.

July 25 1946 - The second of two nuclear weapon tests - Baker - is detonated during Operation Crossroads at Bikini Atoll, Marshall Islands.

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1912 - The first tests of an airborne wireless are conducted near Annapolis, Maryland, using the Wright (B1).

July 27 1953 - The Korean War armistice is signed at Panmunjon, Korea. The Korean cease-fire goes into effect at 10 p.m.

U.S. Navy photo by MC2 Cody Babin

supervisor watches as MA2 Chalecia Miles practices a quick stop during bicycle patrol training Tuesday at Boca Chica Field. Master-at-Arms use the bikes to patrol housing areas and at special events, like the 2016 Southernmost Air Spectacular air show.

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WELCOME ABOARD

Briefly… NEX to conduct inventory The Navy Exchange and mini marts on Trumbo Point and Boca Chica Field will close for inventory on Saturday and Sunday. For more information, call 305292-7200. NEX - open 9 a.m. - 5 p.m., Saturday; closed Sunday. Boca Chica Field mini mart - open 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. Saturday; open 10 a.m. - 5 p.m., Sunday. The fuel station will remain open. Trumbo Point mini mart - open 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. Saturday; open 10 a.m. - 5 p.m., Sunday.

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. For more information, email PRC Michael Dees at michael. dees@navy.mil.

CSADD seeks members The Coalition of Sailors Against Destructive Decisions is currently looking for new members. Meetings are every Tuesday at 2 p.m. in the Air Ops Conference Room. Email AZCS(AW) Amy-Shirelle Santos at amyshirelle.santos@navy.mil.

aval Supply Systems Command Global Logistics Support Commander Rear Adm. James McNeal, center, shakes hands with Lt. Joshua Andrews, officer in charge of Fleet Logistics Center Detachment Key West, after landing Wednesday at Boca Chica Field. McNeil stopped at Naval Air Station Key West as a part of a routine facilities tour on his way to a change of command.

Lobster continued from page 1

Job Title: Security Hometown: Terra Haute, Indiana Prior Duty Stations: Fighter Combat Squadron (VFH) 105, Chinhea, South Korea Hobbies: Sports. Most Interesting Experience: Dubai Future Plans: Become an air traffic controller.

MA3 Joseph Chambers

U.S. Navy photo by MC2 Cody Babin

permitted at night. The law defines “night” as one hour after official sunset to one hour before official sunrise. Also, sport divers are prohibited from diving or snorkeling within 300 feet of improved residential or commercial shorelines, marinas and manmade structures. That prohibition includes canals, channel markers and bridges. This exception applies to all of unincorporated Monroe County. Homeowners, however, are allowed to dive and snorkel in front of their property to the center line

of the canal or 100 feet of open water. This includes residents of Sigsbee Park. The no-diving rule applies for three days before the sport season and during the first five days of the regular season, which runs from Aug. 6 - March 31.

Naval Air Station Key West’s two marinas have pamphlets outlining the state regulations. The required saltwater and lobster fishing licenses aren’t available at the marinas but can be purchased online at http://myfwc.

com/license. An annual salt water fishing license costs $17 annually or $79 for a fiveyear license. The spiny lobster tag, which is required in addition to the fishing license, costs $5 annually, or $25 for a five-year tag. So, for the bug hunter who wants to try lobstering just for the season, the cost is $22; for the committed hunter, the cost is $104 for five years. Sigsbee Marina is open extended hours Wednesday and Thursday, 7 a.m. - 7 p.m., and has boat rentals and boat fuel for authorized users. The marina also is selling a lobster kit. Call 305-293-4434 for info. All regulations can be

found at www.myfwc. com/fishing/saltwater/ recreational/lobster. Monroe County Sheriff Rick Ramsay reminds lobster enthusiasts that miniseason attracts thieves looking opportunities to steal valuables from unattended boats. He urges boaters to remove electronics, fishing and diving gear and store it in a secure place. The public they will see an increase in traffic, particularly boats and trailers. “We enjoy all the visitors here in the Keys during the two day sport season,” said Ramsay. “But we want to make sure everyone is aware of the law, and is behaving in a responsible, and safe, manner.”

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MWR Update Pool re-opens

calling 305-563-0364.

The Trumbo Point Pool opens Friday after being closed for maintenance. The pool is open Wednesdays Saturdays from 11 a.m. - 6 p.m. and on Sundays from noon - 5 p.m.

Meet your heroes

Lobster seminar MWR is providing free transportation to a lobster mini season seminar from 6 - 8 p.m. Saturday at Divers Direct, 535 Greene Street. Learn everything you need to know to be safe and enjoy your time on the water. Transportation departs at 5:30 p.m. from the Sigsbee Community Center. Reserve a seat by

Assemble (in costume or not) as two worlds collide in a one-of-a-kind princess and superhero experience on July 29 at Trumbo Palms. There will be two sessions, the first at 10 - 11:30 a.m. and the second at noon 1:30 p.m. Tickets will be available at the Sigsbee Tickets and Travel Office for $7 per person, children aged two and under are free. Tickets won’t be sold at the door; sales end at 6 p.m. July 26. Each child will receive a gift bag and lunch will be served. Enjoy face painting, crafts and amazing

photo opportunities with the following superheroes and princesses: Captain America, Wonder Woman, Spider-man, Superman, Iron Man, Batman, Cinderella, Jasmine, Belle, Elsa & Anna. Sponsors are Fury Water Adventures, VFW Post 3911, Sparkling Ice, Navy League Key West Council and Southernmost

Area Chief Petty Officers Association. Sponsorship does not imply Federal endorsement product or service.

end of the game. The cur- and Sunday. rent hours are Mondays Saturdays, from 11 a.m. - 9 Miami trip p.m. and Sundays from 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. MWR is providing transFly Away Café at portation to the Dolphin Navigator’s is open 10 a.m. - Mall in Miami Aug. 19, Summer Hours 7 p.m. Monday - Friday, and Navigator’s Bar will be 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Saturday see MWR page 5 open for regular hours up until football season. Once games begin the bar will remain open until the

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departing at 8 a.m. from the Sigsbee Community Center and returning by 8 p.m. The fee is $7 per person and tickets can be purchased at the Tickets & Travel Office on Sigsbee Park. For additional information, call 305-563-0364.

Bowling Center Airlanes Bowling Center & Grill is open with the following hours of operation: Mondays, Tuesdays,

Thursday and Fridays, 3 - 10:30 p.m.; Wednesdays 11 a.m. - 10:30 p.m.; and Saturdays, noon - 6 p.m. The center is closed Sundays. A minimum of four lanes will be available to patrons during evening league play on Mondays - Wednesdays and Fridays. Bumpers are available on most of the lanes and the grill is open for food and beverages. To book an event or party call 305-293-2976.

at 6 p.m. and Saturday at 1 p.m. Note that the facility is only open to 18 and older after 4 p.m. daily. For more information visit www.NavyMWRKeyWest. com. Friday: “How to be a Latin Lover,” rated PG-13 at 6 p.m. Saturday: “Going in Style,” rated PG-13 at 6 p.m. July 28: “The Zookeeper’s Wife,” rated PG-13 at 6 p.m. July 29: “Gifted,” PG-13 at 6 p.m.

Program is open to all single or unaccompanied active duty military personnel E-6 and below. Visit us on Facebook at “MWR Liberty Key West” and request to be added to the closed Liberty Group. For additional information email naskwliberty@gmail.com. Saturday: Danger Charter’s Sail, Snorkel & Kayak. Sunday: Mel Fisher Museum, Key West, 10 a.m. July 28: Card Game Night, BCR, 6 p.m. Free Movies July 29: Volunteer opportunity - MWR Character The Beach Patio Liberty activities Meet and Greet, 10 a.m. Recreation Center offers movie premieres on Friday The Liberty Single Sailor 1:30 p.m. July 30: Lazy Day Movie Marathon, BMT, 11 a.m. - 8 p.m.

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This week at FFSC Welcome aboard Tuesday, 2 - 3 p.m., FFSC Participants will learn about community and base resources in order to adjust to their new area with minimal stress and maximum success. Register with Amanda Slater at 305-293-4409.

Couples Connect Thursday, 2 - 3:30 p.m., FFSC At this workshop you will learn tools to better communicate and reconnect with your partner. Register with Neasie Boggess at 305-293-4411. 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 305293-4408 or visit the center at 804 Sigsbee Rd., Sigsbee Park.

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Warthog continued from page 1

U.S. Navy photos by MC2 Cody Babin

Members of Air Force Reserve 47th Fighter Squadron’s maintenance team work on an A-10 Thunderbolt II.

that has become urgent in the fight against ISIS. The A-10 is able to target enemy forces up close without risking friendly fire casualties because the pilots are flying slow enough to visually distinguish between enemy and friendly forces. “The A-10 is essentially a flying gun built around function,” said Cusson. “It provides close air support to ground troops and can even be utilized for search and rescue.” This is the first time the squadron has visited Key West for training, and the weather is much different than what they are used to. “Going from the deserts of Arizona to the paradise of Key West has been great for us,” said Cusson. “The humid conditions and new landscape not only offer a different terrain for the students, but also make the instructors more efficient.” The humidity has also proved to be a welcome challenge for the maintenance crew, Cusson added. Key West’s air space has proven to be effective as an A-10 training ground. “Key West is built perfectly for us,” said Cusson. “It helps us to train like we fight, and puts all of our graduates in the position that they are in now, overlooking troops on the ground at this very moment.”

Lt. Col. Brian Cusson, far right, talks with Key West Citizen reporter Adam Linhardt, left, during a An A-10, affectionately known by pilots and crew as the ‘Warthog’ takes off from Boca Chica media availability Thursday. Field Wednesday.

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RAB UPDATE

U.S. Navy photo by Ed Barham

aval Air Station Key West Installation Restoration Program Manager Edward Russell presents updates Tuesday during the annual Restoration Advisory Board meeting. The RAB is a review of the Navy’s environmental restoration work on its annexes in the Lower Keys.

NAS Classifieds ROOMMATE WANTED: Available Aug. 1 - Seeking female roommate to share 3BR/2BA apartment in nice community on Stock Island. Bedroom is unfurnished. Individual must be clean, quiet, respectful, drug/alcohol free and gainfully/solidly employed. Community has parking, picnic/BBQ area; quiet neighborhood. NO smoking or pets. Monthly rent is $885 with a $500 security deposit, split electric and WI-FI. An application must be completed and requires a $75 non-refundable application fee. If interested, call 305-900-0357. Seeking a roommate M/F to share a condo or apartment. I am a gainfully employed civilian Navy; non-smoker please. Pets okay. Clean and neat a must! If interested please call James at 773-5760346. ROOM FOR RENT One person rental on a wide canal in Key Haven. No pets. Large bedroom with ½ bath and living area, furnished. 360 square foot in total. Private entrance. Very clean and quiet. May use main bath for bathing or shower. Share washer and dryer and use of kitchen. On street parking. $1,300 per month/security deposit $750/cleaning deposit $250.Electric bill negotiable. Absolutely no drinking, smoking or drug use on the property.

Landlord will conduct background checks at landlord’s cost. Call 305-304-1486 FOR SALE Fisherman’s special: Pickup and flats boat. 2007 Ford F-150 Supercrew $12,000; 2006 Hewes Redfisher 18 foot flats boat - $18,000. Buy both for $26,000 firm. Call Dave, 305-797-4363. HELP WANTED Joint Interagency Task Force South seeks to fill two full-time general maintenance positions; pay ranges from $20 - $25 based on experience. A part-time custodial position, 15 - 18 hours, is also open. Military veterans are encouraged to apply; positions require a security clearance. For more information, call Yogi at 305-

293-5841. Established local construction company seeks experienced lead carpenter - full time. Work includes framing, siding, installation of doors, windows and trim (indoor and outdoor). Must have well-developed carpentry, supervisory, communication and business skills. Must have personal carpentry hand and power tools and reliable transportation (truck or van preferred). Minimum high school diploma required. Submit resume to pinewoodgc@gmail.com. First State Bank of the Florida Keys has positions available for the following: IT technician; retail banking systems trainer; fulltime and part-time teller, lead teller, part-time payment processor, assistant

branch operations manager, VP/regulatory compliance/BSA Officer. Apply online at www.KeysBank. com/Careers. 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, call 305-293-2425.

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