July 7, 2017 by Southernmost Flyer

FRIDAY, JULY 7, 2017

Eye on the Fleet ANNAPOLIS, Maryland

VOL. 17 NO. 27

WWW.CNIC.NAVY.MIL/KEYWEST NAVAL AIR STATION KEY WEST, FLORIDA

Navy PCS LOIs Issuance Ramping Up (June 29, 2017) Incoming plebes participate in the Oath of Office Ceremony during induction day 2017 at the U.S. Naval Academy. Induction day is the beginning of Plebe Summer, six-weeks of training intended to transition the students from civilian to military life.

U.S. Navy photo by MC1 Patrick Enright

inside: IN PORT NOAA arives. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 INTERNATIONAL Flag ship visit . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 WHAT’S GOING ON? MWR activities. . . . . . . . . . . . 4 CELEBRATE Independence Day . . . . . . . . 6

TOP OF PAGE ONE: A C-2A Greyhound assigned to the “Providers” of Fleet Logistics Support Squadron (VRC) 30 prepares to land on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76).

USNS Spearhead makes a stop in Key WEST

By Suzanna Brugler Deputy, NAVSUP GLS Office of Corporate Communications

aval Supply Systems Command Global Logistics Support (NAVSUP GLS) Household Goods (HHG) announced that Navy permanent change of station (PCS) letters of instruction (LOIs) will be issued during the “peak of the peak” moving season Peak moving season runs from the beginning of May until Aug. 15. “Peak of the peak” moving season lands during late June to early July. “Budget challenges and PCS funding shortfalls have resulted in significantly compressed orders lead time. Our senior leadership fully understands the impact that this compressed lead time has had on our Sailors and their families as the uncertainty associated with waiting for official orders impacts all aspects of an impending move,” said Paul Brown, director of NAVSUP GLS warfighter family support. In an effort to mitigate the impact of short notice see PCS page 3

U.S. Navy photo by Jolene Scholl

he USNS Spearhead (T-EPF-1) moored at Naval Air Station Key West’s Mole Pier Monday is support of their continued humanitarian relief effort. Spearhead is the first Spearhead-class expeditionary fast transport to be operated by the Military Sealift Command.

Sundowners command master chief Retires From NAS Key West Public Affairs

ighter Squadron Composite 111 (VFC 111) Command Master Chief Bill Kruppa retired today in a ceremony on Naval Air Station Key West’s Boca Chica Field after 30 years of service. Krupa, a native of Edison, New Jersey enlisted in the U.S. Navy Sept. 21, 1987. He attended recruit training at RTC Great Lakes followed by Aviation Structural Mechanic (Hydraulics) “A” School in Millington, Tennessee. Upon graduation, he reported to his first command HSL-94 on board NAS Willow

Grove. In September 1991, he attended Naval Aircrew Candidate and Aviation Rescue Swimmer School enroute to Helicopter Combat Support Special Squadron 5. Over the next four years he accumulated nearly 1000 flight hours as a HH-60H N A T O P S Instructor, Rescue Swimmer evaluator, and H60 Crewchief/ Aerial Gunner. After 4 years with HCS 5, Krupa then AMH1

Kruppa transferred to Commander Helicopter Wing Reserve (CHWR) in January 1996. While attached to CHWR, he was assigned as the H-60 NATOPS Evaluator and Commander Naval Air Reserve Force Search and Rescue Evaluator. Promoted to AMHC in September 1999, he transferred to Helicopter Combat Support Special Squadron 4 based at NAS Norfolk in January 2000. During his tour at HCS-4 he served as the Operations, Quality Assurance, and Maintenance Control LCPO. His next assignment was with see CMC page 5

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NOAA Arives in Key West Commanding Officer Capt. Bobby J. Baker Executive Officer Cmdr. Gregory Brotherton PUBLIC AFFAIRS OFFICER Trice Denny EDITOR Jolene Scholl

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1915 - Thomas Edison becomes the head of the Naval Consulting Board, which screens inventions for the Navy.

July 8 1778 - The Allied French fleet under Adm. Comte d’Estaing arrives in America with reinforcements for the American Revolution.

July 9 1944 - The organized Japanese resistance ceases on Saipan, Mariana Islands.

July 10 2007 - A Marine Corps V-22 Osprey lands on the British light aircraft carrier HMS Illustrious (R 06) during test exercises; it’s the first time the aircraft operated from a foreign warship.

July 11 1798 - President John Adams signs an act that reestablishes the Marine Corps under the Constitution.

July 12 1990 - Cmdr. Rosemary Mariner becomes the first woman to command an operational aviation squadron, Tactical Electronic Warfare Squadron 34 (VAQ 34).

July 13 1943 - The Japanese are intercepted from landing reinforcements in the Solomon Islands, resulting in the night Battle of Kolombangara.

U.S. Navy photo by BMC Cedric Taylor

he National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration shipRonald H. Brown (R 104) moored at Naval Air Station Key West’s Mole pier as part of a routine visit Thursday. The Brown is a bluewater research vessel, and is NOAA’s only Global Class research ship.

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.

Team Navy kicks off annual 2017 Warrior Games By MC2 Andy Brame

Navy Public Affairs Support Element

eam Navy kicked off the annual Department of Defense Warrior Games June 30 in Chicago, Illinois, with competition in shooting, wheelchair basketball and sitting volleyball. Thirty-nine wounded warrior athletes are competing on behalf of Team Navy this year. They join approximately 225 service members from the other branches of the U.S. military, as well as the United Kingdom and Australia. The Warrior Games is an event that introduces wounded, ill, and injured

service members and veterans to Paralympic-style sports. The Navy, in partnership with the city of Chicago, is hosting this year’s event. This year marks the first time the DoD Warrior Games have been held off a military installation. The Games demonstrate the incredible potential of wounded warriors through competitive sports and provides a tremendous healing power for athletes. The competition provides a means to inspire recovery, support rehabilitation, and generate a wider understanding and respect of those who serve their country. Retired Aviation Electrician’s

Mate Airman Steve Davis, an athlete competing for Team Navy, said that he loves being a part of the Games. “I’m looking forward to representing my branch of service again and help give back to the program by sharing my story of recovery through sports,” said Davis. “Hopefully, I can help another brother or sister in their road to recovery as well.” The Navy honors the sacrifices of wounded warriors from the Navy and Coast Guard by providing them non-medical support through Navy Wounded Warrior (NWW) - Safe Harbor program. All enrollees in NWW are encouraged to make athlet-

ics a key component of their recovery efforts. By promoting participation in competitions like the DoD Warrior Games, NWW helps enrollees heal through adaptive sports. “It doesn’t matter if you are combat wounded, ill, injured - it doesn’t matter. We’re all in it the same and that’s what I love about this group,” said Davis. “It’s just been a great eye-opening experience falling back in love with the military, with my brothers and sisters. Even if it’s just for a week, feeling a part of the military again - it’s amazing.” see Warrior page 5

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Flag Ship Visits Key West

Briefly… Healthy Promotions 5K

The Southernmost Coalition of Sailors Against Destructive Decisions and Naval Branch Health Clinic Key West’s Healthy Promotions Program are hosting a National Ice Cream Day 5K on July 18. The 5K starts at 7 a.m. at the Chief Petty Officers Mess on Boca Chica Field. The cost is $12. Refreshments and ice cream will follow the run. To register, email: socorro.m.dennis@navy.mil; derrick.luzolo@navy.mil; or amy-shirelle.santos@ navy.mil.

Red Cross seeks volunteers The American Red Cross is looking for a few great volunteers. The following volunteer opportunities are available at Naval Branch Health Clinic: Administrative and data entry; patient escort service; records desk; ancillary services (lab, radiology, pharmacy); nurse and physician. For additional information: call Candice PierceWatson at 786-778-4649, or email candice.piercewatson@redcross.org; or contact Sandra McMurray at 305-293-4857, sandra.m.mcmurray2.civ@mail. mil. see Briefly page 5

aval Air Station Key West Commanding Officer Capt. Bobby Baker met with leaders aboard the flagship of the Navy of the Dominican Republic, Almirante Burgos. The Dominican ship visited Key West’s Mole Pier as a part of meeting with Joint Interagency Task Force South.

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Job Title: Security Hometown: Pinconning, Michigan Prior Duty Stations: “A” School, Lackland AFB, Texas Hobbies: Xbox, fishing, exploring, hanging out on the beach. Most Interesting Exoerience: Boot camp.

MASR Jacob Gottleber

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release of orders, the Navy is expanding the issuance of LOIs in order to enable greater flexibility and to provide greater certainty to an already stressful situation associated with a PCS move. Currently, Sailors receiving orders to an Overseas or Remote Continental U.S. (CONUS) location are issued LOIs to complete the required overseas screening for the member and their family, to initiate the passport application process, and start any required security clearance investigations. These LOIs are released via message traffic. Starting in July 2017, Naval Personnel Command (NPC) will begin issuing separate LOIs for most PCS orders not covered by the existing LOIs associated with overseas and remote CONUS assignment. Sailors will be able to complete operational sea duty screening,

update security clearances, take permissive temporary duty (TDY) for residence hunting, begin the entitlement counseling and application processes for the movement of HHG and make reservations for travel with the LOI. Upon receipt of the LOI, service members should access the Defense Personal Property System (DPS) and use “NAVYLOI” as the PCS order number when inputting their HHG requirements into the system. The LOI and supporting documents such as a signed DD 1299 (application for shipment and/or storage of personal property) and DD 1797 (personal property counseling checklist) must be digitally scanned and uploaded into DPS. The LOI shall not be used for actual movement of personnel, dependents, HHG or POVs. It is incumbent on commands to establish successful message traffic receipt and delivery to ensure receipt of LOIs for incoming members. Early application submission of

Service members’ HHG requirements into DPS will provide better communication and planning information to industry in order to best serve Navy personnel. Service members may email questions to householdgoods@navy.mil or call 1-855-HHG-MOVE (444-6683) for assistance. NAVSUP GLS will collaborate with other services to support Navy members who utilize non-Navy Personal Property offices. The following orders will not receive LOIs: temporary limited duty (TLD), home port changes, precommission units, Expeditionary Combat Readiness Center (ECRC), Afghanistan-Pakistan (AFPAK) Hands, pregnancies, accessions, retirements and separations. Members who move their HHG or POV without funded PCS orders in hand will not be reimbursed for expenses incurred prior to receipt of orders. Visit www.navsup.navy.mil/household/ for more information.

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MWR Update Character Greet 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 this year: 10 – 11:30 a.m. and noon – 1:30 p.m. Tickets will be available at the Sigsbee Tickets and Travel Office for $7 per person, children 2 and under are free. Tickets will not be sold at the door and sales end by July 26 at 6 p.m. 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, Spiderman, Superman, Iron Man, Batman, Cinderella, Jasmine, Belle, Elsa & Anna. A magical thank you goes out to the following sponsors for their contin-

ued support: Fury Water Adventures, VFW Post 3911, Sparkling Ice, Navy League Key West Council & NAS Key West Chief Petty Officers Association. Sponsorship does not imply Federal endorsement product or service.

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/ jobs.

Self Defense Don’t be a victim. Learn how to fight back in one of the self-defense seminars

listed below. The instructor is Richard Thomas. Athletic attire recommended. Cost is $5 per person and there is a 20 person limit. To secure a spot in the class provide full payment at the Sigsbee Ticket Office. The first class will be held at the Sigsbee Community Center. Boy’s (10-14): Jul. 11 with an overflow on Jul. 18

Summer Hours Navigator’s Bar will be open for regular hours up until football season. Once games begin the bar will remain open until the end of the game. The current hours are Mon. – Sat. 11 a.m. – 9 p.m. & Sun. 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. Fly Away Café at Navigator’s will be open for summer hours starting

June 1: 10 a.m. - 7 p.m. Mon. - Fri., 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Sunset Lounge Sat. & Sun. The Trumbo Pool will be Entertainment open Wed. – Sat. 11 a.m. – 6 Enjoy Karaoke every p.m. & Sun. noon – 5 p.m. Thursday from 6 – 9 p.m. at the Sunset Lounge on Sigsbee Park. Visit www. Bowling Center NavyMWRKeyWest.com for Airlanes Bowling Center the restaurant menu and & Grill is open with the call 305-293-4435 for inforfollowing hours of regular mation. operation: Mon., Tue., Thur., & Fri. 3 - 10:30 p.m. Wed. 11 a.m. Free Movies - 10:30 p.m. & Sat. noon - 6 p.m. The Beach Patio Closed Sun. A minimum Recreation Center offers of 4 lanes will be available movie premieres on Friday to patrons during evening at 6 p.m. and Saturday at league play on Mon., Tue., 1 p.m. Note that the facility Wed & Fri. 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.

is only open to 18 and older after 4 p.m. daily. For more information visit www.NavyMWRKeyWest. com. Jul. 14: “Guardians of the Galaxy, Vol. 2” rated PG-13 at 6 p.m. Jul. 15: “Life” rated R at 6 p.m. Jul. 21: “How to be a Latin Lover” rated PG-13 at 6 p.m. Jul. 22: “Going in Style” rated PG-13 at 6 p.m. Jul. 28: “The Zookeeper’s Wife” rated PG-13 at 6 p.m. Jul. 29: “Gifted” rated PG-13 at 6 p.m. see MWR page 7

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Warrior continued from page 2

The Warrior Games run until July 8. The athletes will test their abilities in seven adaptive sports: archery, cycling, track and field, shooting, sitting volleyball, swimming and wheelchair basketball. Blake Shelton and Kelly Clarkson will perform at the opening ceremony for the games at Soldier Field in Chicago, July 1. They will be dedicating their per-

formances to honor those who have made life-altering sacrifices for their country. Comedian Jon Stewart will be the master of ceremonies for the event. Navy Wounded Warrior-Safe Harbor is the Navy’s sole organization for coordinating the non-medical care of seriously wounded, ill and injured Sailors, and Coast Guardsmen and providing resources and support to their families. Through proactive leadership, the program provides individually-tailored assistance designed to optimize the success of the wounded warriors’ recovery, rehabilitation and reintegration activities.

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VR-56 in Norfolk VA. Assigned as a C-9 Loadmaster, he promoted to AMCS in March 2005 and assumed the Maintenance Senior Chief position. In September 2006 he returned to NAS JRB Willow Grove reporting to the VR-64 Condors. Over the next two years he led his department during multiple world wide deployments as the Maintenance Senior Chief. Promoted to AFCM in April 2008, he transferred to the Joint Warfighting Center, United States Joint Forces Command, in Suffolk, Virginia as the Joint Warfighting Center’s Logistics Coordinator and Navy Element Senior Enlisted Leader. He returned to NASJRB Willow Grove as the Base Command Master Chief in 2009. After successfully leading the transition of

assets during the BRAC mandated closure of the installation, he reported back to Norfolk to assume the Maintenance Master Chief position at HSC84. Prior to reporting to VFC 111 as the Command Master Chief, AFCM Kruppa served as the FTS Lead detailer and Rating Assignment officer from 2012 to 2015 in Millington. He has earned a Bachelor’s of Science Degree in Technical Management from Embry Riddle Aeronautical University and is a graduate of the U.S. Navy Senior Enlisted Academy. His awards include the Meritorious Service medal, Air Medal (Strike Flight), Joint Service Commendation Medal, Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal(six awards), Joint Service Achievement Medal, Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal (four awards) and various other unit and campaign awards.

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This week at FFSC Suicide prevention presentation Tuesday, 9:30 - 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, 12:30 - 1:30 p.m. Bldg. A-515, Boca Chica Field This all-hands presentation will cover lowering the potential, built in defenses, and actionable items for military suicide prevention. The presentation will also help attendees identify signs and symptoms to watch for and steps to take if a peer is showing these signs.

Ombudsman assembly Wednesday, 5:30 - 7 p.m., FFSC A local assembly provides an excellent forum for sharing community matters affecting the well-being of the command family members. It allows for an opportunity to share successful practices.

IA spouse/family discussion group Thursday, 1 - 2 p.m., FFSC Meet and catch up with other IA families in the area, and explore some of the unique challenges they face. The time together helps make connections with other families facing similar issues. Regoster with Amanda Slater at 305-293-4409. 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.

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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 on Boca Chica Field. CSADD a peer-topeer mentorship program focusing on volunteerism and educating our young Sailors on the importance of good decision making. For more information, pleace email AZCS(AW) AmyShirelle Santos at amy-shirelle.santos@navy.mil.

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NAS Key West Sailors, civilians and families celebrate Fourth of July

Youngsters ride a spinning ride at Naval Air Station Key West’s Fourth of July celebration Tuesday.

Kids participate in a pie-eating contest.

A boy shows off his patriotic side with a sparkler during the fireworks display.

NAS Key West Command Master Chief Lee Friedlander makes a splash in the dunk tank.

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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. Jul. 14: Bowling, Airlanes Bowling Center @ 3-5 p.m. Jul. 15: Volunteer Opportunity, Homeless Shelter @ 9 a.m. - noon Jul. 20: Birthday Bash Game Night, BCR Jul. 22: Danger Charter’s Sail, Snorkel & Kayak Jul. 23: Mel Fisher Museum, Key West @10 a.m. Jul. 28: Card Game Night, BCR @ 6 p.m. Jul. 29: MWR Character Meet and Greet @ 10 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. Jul. 30: Lazy Day Movie Marathon, BMT 11 AM - 8 p.m.

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. FOR RENT 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.

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 The Florida Keys Mosquito Control District has the following open positions: Director of aerial operations (based out of Marathon); field inspector (based out of Key West); and part-time surveillance tech (Key West, Marathon and Key Largo). For more information, or to apply, go to https://careerskeysmosquito.icims.com/jobs/ search?ss=1&hashed=-435624446. First State Bank of the Florida Keys has positions available for the following: IT technician; retail bank-

ing 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 CLASSIFIEDS are free for active-duty 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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