FRIDAY, JULY 28, 2017
Eye on the Fleet
norfolk, virginia
VOL. 17 NO. 30
WWW.CNIC.NAVY.MIL/KEYWEST NAVAL AIR STATION KEY WEST, FLORIDA
Contractors: Deadline looms for DBIDS registration From NAS Key West Public Affairs
(July 22, 2017) MV-22 Ospreys assigned to the U.S. Presidential Helicopter Squadron land on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) during the ship’s commissioning ceremony at Naval Station Norfolk, Virginia. U.S. Navy photo by MC2 Andrew Sneeringer
inside: MAKEOVER USS Constitution . . . . . . . . . 2 PURR-FECT Military volunteers. . . . . . . . 3 ACT Be there, shipmate . . . . . . . 3 LOBSTERS! Mini-season mania . . . . . . . 6 TOP OF PAGE ONE: Sailors man the rails of the aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) during its commissioning ceremony at Naval Station Norfolk, Virginia.
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f you do business on a naval installation and haven’t completed the Defense Biometric Identification System update, you are running out of time.
All eligible vendors, contractors, sub-contractors, suppliers and service providers with DOD sponsorship, approved to conduct business with the Navy and/ or tenants aboard a Navy installation, must apply for a DBIDS card no later than Aug. 14.
Sailors man Navy’s new super carrier
NCACS cards will no longer be accepted after Aug. 14, and those using the cards won’t be granted base access until they complete the DBIDS registration process and receive their DBIDS card. “It’s important for these employees who work
on the base to register now,” said NAS Key West Commanding Officer Capt. Bobby Baker. “Don’t wait until the last week as the lines will be long. And avoid showing up at the gate on Aug. 14 unregistered, because you won’t be allowed access to the base,
and consequently you won’t make it to work.” There are two ways to obtain a DBIDS card: If you currently have an NCACS Card, do the following to get a DBIDS credential: see dbids page 7
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resident Donald Trump commissioned the aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) at a commissioning ceremony Saturday that was broadcast live worldwide. Trump was joined on the dais by Secretary of Defense James Mattis, Acting Secretary of the Navy Sean Stackley, Chief of Naval Operations Adm. John Richardson, and Ford’s Commanding Officer, Capt. Rick McCormack. More than 10,000 family members and supporters attended the see USS ford page 5
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U.S. Navy photo by MC2 Cody Babin
ZC Trameisha Norwood sells lumpia and empanadas during a Naval Air Station Key West chief petty officer bake sale at the Chiefs Mess on Boca Chica Field Thursday. All proceeds from the sale will help fund this year’s Khaki Ball, which is in September. The chiefs say to be on the lookout for additional bake sales and fundraisers in the coming weeks.
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Fight depression
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July 28 1973 - Skylab 3 is launched. The mission is the second to the first U.S. manned space station.
July 29 1967 - On the flight deck of USS Forrestal (CVA 59), a Zuni 5 rocket accidentally fires from a parked F4B Phantom II, setting off a series of explosions that kill 134 and injure 161.
July 30 1942 - President Franklin D. Roosevelt signs the act establishing WAVES (Women Accepted for Volunteer Emergency Service).
oses, Elijah, David and Job all had to deal with it. Sir Winston Churchill used to call it his “black dog” and Ernest Hemingway referred to it as “the artist’s reward.” What am I referring to is depression. It seems so many people struggle with depression and are challenged each day of how to “deal with it.” Abraham Lincoln is another historic figure who suffered from depression and battled with suicidal thoughts; often at times, he would not carry a knife because he feared harm or worse might happen. So how can we help strengthen ourselves through a Biblically based viewpoint? God gives us scripture that can give us the encouragement to help fight
From Defense Media Activity
1874 - USS Intrepid is commissioned, the first U.S. warship equipped with torpedoes.
fter a two-year restoration at historic Dry Dock 1 at Charlestown Navy Yard, Boston National Historical Park, America’s old-
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est commissioned warship, USS Constitution was refloated Sunday. Since entering dry dock on May 18, 2015, ship restorers from the Naval History and Heritage Command Detachment Boston,
1946 - President Harry S. Truman approves legislation establishing the Office of Naval Research.
Aug. 2 1943 - (PT 109), commanded by Lt. j.g. John F. Kennedy, is rammed by a Japanese destroyer; After abandoning ship, Kennedy leads his men to swim to an island. They are rescued Aug. 8.
Aug. 3 2016 - Navy Chief Dominique Saavedra becomes the first woman to earn the silver submarine pin that represents a fully trained submariner.
31: 22,24, Isaiah 35:10, Isaiah 40:31. There are more out there so go online and type a search and then open your Bible. If you feel you need professional help, then by all means seeks that help with good counsel. I want you to seek help and gain strength while continuing to seek the answers from your creator as well. Stay strong and run the race with endurance. 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 305-292-8788, Coast Guard Sector Key West.
USS Constitution restoration near completion
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against depression. In Joshua, chapter one, we learn that Joshua is taking on the responsibility of being a leader and God is commanding him to be strong and courageous. In verse 8, God CHAPLAIN'S directs Joshua to CORNER not let His word depart from his mouth, “but you shall meditate on it day and night.” If you are truly looking for God’s NAS Key West and Command Chaplain wisdom truth then this Lt. Cmdr. Scott Mason is the mission to which you should turn; make God’s word a light unto your path. The following are just a few passages to help you get you started; I challenge you to seek out more each and every day of your life: 2 Samuel 22:29, Psalms 9:9, Psalm 27:14, Psalm
U.S. Navy Photo by Arif Patani
USS Constitution is refloated Sunday and ready to leave Dry Dock 1 at the Charlestown Navy Yard.
and teams of Constitution Sailors have worked tirelessly side-byside to bring Old Ironsides back to her glory. The restoration saw the replacement of 100 hull planks and the required caulking, the re-building of the ship’s cutwater on the bow, and the on-going preservation and repair of the ship’s rigging, upper masts and yards. Constitution started her service in the U.S. Navy with her launch Oct. 21, 1797. She was one of the six original frigates which began the new United States Navy and construction was authorized by an act of Congress in 1794. She and sister frigates were designed by shipbuilder Joshua Humphreys. As the Navy’s capital ships, they were larger and see ironsides page 3
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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Purr-fect helpers
Briefly… Feds Feed Families Naval Air Station Key West’s Junior Enlisted Association continues to collect non-perishable food for local food banks as part of this year’s annual Feds Feed Families campaign, which ends Aug. 31. Civilians and military members are encouraged to donate canned food, rice and other staples at collection boxes located at various sites on Boca Chica Field, including the Command Quarterdeck, Bldg. A-324; the Air Operations/air terminal lobby, Bldg. 4085; and the main entrance to Hangar A-936. Donation boxes can also be found at the Sigsbee Park Commissary and Joint Interagency Task Force South. The JEA delivers donations to St. Mary Star of the Sea food pantry on Stock Island or to the Florida Keys Outreach Coalition.
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, send an email to PRC Michael Dees at michael.dees@navy.mil.
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wenty-two military members representing various Naval Air Station Key West departments and tenant commands volunteered a total of 80 hours of work this past weekend at the Florida Keys Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals. The team deep-cleaned 18 cat kennels and conducted a viral and a bacterial sanitation wash-down of the dog runs. They also performed grounds and facility maintenance, sidewalk repair and a fresh water power wash.
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U.S. Navy photo by HMC Marcus Garcia
more heavily armed than frigates that had come before her, Constitution and her sisters became formidable opponents on the high seas. Her keel was laid in Edmund Hartt’s Shipyard in Boston. She was built from the resilient Southern live oak from Georgia and her three masts were made from the strong white pine of Maine. Humphreys designed her hull at 22 inches thick at the waterline and to protect the hull, copper sheathing was added. Undefeated in battle, she fought wars on the high seas, from the Quasi War with France to the Barbary
Wars and most notably the War of 1812 against Great Britain. Her defining and most historic battle was with the British frigate HMS Guerriere, during which one of Constitution’s sailors noticed that some of
the enemy’s cannon shot appeared to fall harmlessly off her hull. “Huzza! Her sides are made of iron!,” the sailor purportedly shouted - thus she earned her the nickname Old Ironsides. Constitution remains
in service to her country today, sharing the history and heritage of America’s Navy. The ship is expected to continue post-docking restoration work before re-opening to the public in early September.
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MWR Update Miami trip MWR is providing transportation to the Dolphin Mall in Miami Aug. 12, 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 305563-0364.
Back to School Join MWR for the Back to School Open House from 5 8 p.m. Aug. 4 at the Sigsbee Youth Center. School supplies and backpacks will be distributed along with information about available programs. The event is open to all hands and their families. For additional information call 305-293-4437.
Job opportunities There are currently a number of open positions within MWR and NGIS. The Ticket Office on Sigsbee Park is looking ;for a Recreation Assistant full time and NGIS is looking to hire a Maintenance Supervisor. For a full list of open positions and a PDF application form visit www.
NavyMWRKeyWest.com/ 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Saturday Fridays. jobs. and Sunday. Bumpers are available on most of the lanes and the grill is open for food and Summer Hours Bowling Center beverages. To book an event Navigator’s Bar will be Airlanes Bowling Center or party call 305-293-2976. open for regular hours up & Grill is open with the until football season. Once following hours of opera- Free Movies games begin the bar will tion: Mondays, Tuesdays, remain open until the end Thursday and Fridays, 3 The Beach Patio of the game. - 10:30 p.m.; Wednesdays Recreation Center offers The current hours are 11 a.m. - 10:30 p.m.; and movie premieres on Friday Mondays - Saturdays, 11 Saturdays, noon - 6 p.m. The at 6 p.m. and Saturday at a.m. - 9 p.m. and Sundays center is closed Sundays. 1 p.m. Note that the facility 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. A minimum of four lanes is only open to 18 and older Fly Away Café at will be available to patrons after 4 p.m. daily. Navigator’s is open 10 a.m. - during evening league play For more information visit 7 p.m. Monday - Friday, and Mondays - Wednesdays and www.NavyMWRKeyWest.
com. Friday: “The Zookeeper’s Wife,” rated PG-13 at 6 p.m. Saturday: “Gifted,” rated PG-13 at 6 p.m.
Liberty activities The Liberty Single Sailor 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. Friday: Card Game Night, BCR, 6 p.m. Saturday: Volunteer opportunity MWR Character Meet and Greet, 10 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. Sunday: Lazy Day Movie Marathon, BMT, 11 a.m. - 8 p.m.
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event, which included special guests from President Gerald Ford’s staff - Dick Cheney, who was his chief of staff, and Donald Rumsfeld, who was his defense secretary. Cheney served as vice president of the U.S. and Rumsfeld served as secretary of defense, both under George W. Bush. “Wherever this vessel cuts through the horizon, our allies will rest easy and
our enemies will shake with fear because everyone will know that America is coming and America is coming strong,” said Trump. “Our true strength is our people. Our greatest weapon is all of you. Our nation endures because we have citizens who love America and who are willing to fight for America.” He continued, “We are so very blessed with warriors who are willing to serve America in the greatest fighting force in history, the United States military.
Today this ship officially begins its role in the noble military history of our great nation.” Susan Ford Bales, the president’s daughter and the ship’s official sponsor, gave the traditional command to “Man our ship and bring her to life,” and Ford Sailors ran up the brows and manned the rails. Ford (CVN 78) is the lead ship in the Ford-class of aircraft carrier, the first new class in more than 40 years, and will begin the phased replacement of Nimitz-class
carriers. CVN-78 honors the 38th president of the United States and pays tribute to his lifetime of service in the Navy, in the government and to the nation. During World War II Ford attained the rank of lieutenant commander in the Navy, serving on the light carrier USS Monterey (CVL 26). Ford became president in the aftermath of the Watergate scandal and served in the country’s highest office from 19741977.
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This week at FFSC Transition assistance workshop Aug. 7 - 11, 7:30 a.m. - 4 p.m. Bldg. A-515, Boca Chica Field This five-day Transition Assistance Management (TAP) workshop provides the most current information and referral services to exiting military members and their spouse. Topics offered include individual skills assessment, career research, understanding the civilian workplace, job searching tools, interviewing techniques and veteran benefits. The point of contact is Dave Patrocky, 305-293-3770 Fleet and Family Support Center’s hours of operation are 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. Monday - Friday. FFSC offers many services including relocation assistance, family employment readiness, life skills education, personal financial management, sexual assault prevention and response, ombudsman support and professional counseling. For information or to request services, call 305-293-4408 or visit the center at 804 Sigsbee Rd., Sigsbee Park.
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Bug hunting bonanza at Sigsbee Marina
U.S. Navy photos by Danette Baso Silvers
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igsbee Marina employee Sharon Simpson, above, helps a customer Wednesday as he gets ready for the start of lobster mini-season. A youngster checks out the water, right, while his parents prep their boat.
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he Sigsbee Park boat ramp, left, was busy Wednesday morning as boaters launched for the two-day mini-season. Marina employee Mark Devoe, above right, shows a rental customer where the marina’s boats may travel.
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Present your NCACS card and a completed copy of the SECNAV FORM 5512/1 to the base Pass and ID Office representative, Bldg. A-841, Boca Chica Field. The representative will pull up your information in the computer, ensuring all information is current and correct. Once the information is validated, a temporary DBIDS credential is provided. The temporary credential will have an expiration date by which you need to obtain a
permanent DBIDS credential (usually about 90 days). For each additional Navy installation for which you need access, the first time you visit you only need to bring the DBIDS credential and statement of purpose for base access when arriving at the Pass and ID office. The representative will enter base access authorization. You may then proceed to work. If you do NOT have an NCACS Card, do the following to obtain a DBIDS credential: Present a letter or official document from your government-sponsoring organization that provides the purpose for
base access. Present valid identification, such as a passport or a Real ID Act-compliant state driver’s license. Present a completed copy of the SECNAV 5512/1 form to obtain a background check. Upon completion of the background check, the Pass and ID representative will complete the DBIDS enrollment process, which includes your photo, finger prints, base restrictions, and several other assessments; after all this is done, you will be provided with a new DBIDS credential. You may then proceed to work. DBIDS increases installation
NAS Classifieds ROOMMATE WANTED: Seeking a roommate M/F to share a condo or apartment. I am a gainfully employed civilian Navy; non-smoker. Pets okay. Clean and neat a must! If interested please call James at 773-576-0346. 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. 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 2004 Jeep Liberty V-6/3.7 Liter, 2WD, silver color, $1,500. Contact Jerold at 850-532-4174. 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 infor-
mation, call Yogi at 305293-5841. 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; full-time 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 CLASSFIEDS 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 Jolene Scholl at 305-293-2425.
security and communications by receiving frequent database updates on changes to personnel/credential status, law enforcement warrants, lost/stolen cards, and force protection conditions. The system provides a continuous vetting anytime the DBIDS card is scanned at an installation entry point. For those making the transition and have questions, call Pass and ID at 305-293-2806. If you are an eligible vendor, contractor, sub-contractor, supplier, or service provider, don’t wait, register for DBIDS as soon as possible.
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