FRIDAY, MARCH 10, 2017
Eye on the Fleet
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Clocks ‘spring forward’ on Sunday
Command Climate briefing
From NAS Key West Public Affairs (March 3, 2017) Explosive ordnance disposal technicians assigned to Explosive Ordnance Disposal Mobile Unit (EODMU) 5 prepare to dive off the coast of Jinhae, Republic of Korea during Exercise Foal Eagle 2017.
U.S. Navy photo by MC3 Alfred Coffield
inside: CONGRATULATIONS New citizen. . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 NEX ONLINE Veterans to benefit . . . . . . . 3 WHAT’S UP? MWR activities. . . . . . . . . . 4, 5 MILITARY SAVES Fun finale. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6, 7 TOP OF PAGE ONE: MV-22 Osprey aircraft are at the ready to escort Marine One, which carried President Donald Trump to the aircraft carrier PreCommissioning Unit Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78).
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ailors and civilians can look forward to an extra hour of daylight after work on Monday as daylight saving time takes effect Sunday morning. Time will “spring forward” at 2 a.m. and although everyone will lose an hour of sleep, they will also see an additional hour of daylight before sunset. Daylight saving time will remain in effect until Nov. 5, when clocks return to standard time. The time change also see time page 8
U.S. Navy photo by Jolene Scholl
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aval Air Station Key West Commanding Officer Capt. Bobby Baker, standing at left, briefs a group of Sailors on the results of the 2016 command climate survey during a ‘Captain’s Call’ Thursday at Boca Chica Field. Baker also discussed the results of command focus groups. The briefings enlisted, officers, chief petty officers and DOD civilians were given an opportunity to connect with the ‘Triad’ - commanding officer, executive office and command master chief - to address issues, discuss grievances or present new ideas.
ATC training chief to retire March 17 From NAS Key West Public Affairs
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aval Air Station Key West’s Air Traffic Control Training Chief ACC Tonya Henson retires March 17 after 20 years of service. Henson, a native of Mexia, Texas, enlisted in the Navy in July 1997 and attended basic training at Recruit Training Command Great Lakes, IL and Air Traffic Control “A” School in Pensacola, Florida.
Her first tour of duty sent her to Naval Air Station Keflavik, Iceland where she promoted to petty officer third class. Her second tour of duty was at Naval Base Ventura County Point Mugu, California where she promoted to petty officer first class. She then reported onboard the USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) in San Diego, where she attained her amphibious air traffic control see henson page 8
FLC/ASD awarded sixth Blue E From Fleet Logistics Center Jacksonville
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aval Supply Systems Command Fleet Logistics Center Jacksonville detachment at Key West and Naval Air Station Key West Aviation Support Detachment are joint recipients of the Blue “E” Ashore Supply Excellence Award for 2016. The Blue “E” is awarded to naval stations and naval air stations
with an ASD that demonstrates excellent quality and efficiency as judged by a comprehensive Supply Management Inspection. Additionally, NAVSUP FLC Jacksonville Detachment Key West and ASD continually met monthly standards of excellence within the goals set by Commander, Naval Air Forces. “You both have an ‘Outstanding’ operation and an impeccable and see blue e page 3
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Life is like a box of chocolates
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March 10 1945 - Navy and civilian nurses interned at Los Banos, Philippines, as prisoners of war are flown back to the U.S.
March 11 1845 - George Bancroft takes office as the 17th Secretary of the Navy. He establishes the Naval Academy at Annapolis.
March 12 1956 - The first missile-firing aircraft squadron, Attack Squadron (VA) 83, is deployed.
March 13 1982 - USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) is commissioned at Newport News Shipbuilding, Virginia.
March 14 1945 - For acts of gallantry at the Battle for Iwo Jima,Marine Pvt. George Phillips and Pvt. Franklin Sigler are awarded the Medal of Honor.
March 15 1957 - A ZPG-2 airship driven by Cmdr. Jack Hunt lands at Naval Air Station Key West, Florida, after a flight that began March 4 at South Weymouth, Mass., setting a new world record in distance and endurance.
March 16 1966 - Gemini 8 launches. Former naval aviator Neil Armstrong and Air Force Maj. David Scott complete seven orbits in at an altitude of 161.3 nautical miles.
n the movie “Forest Gump” you may remember the observation, “Life is like a box of chocolates, you never know what you’re gonna get.” I once heard from a person that he thought his box had come from the Dollar Store. However you look at your life, may it be a great challenge or a great adventure, please know that God doesn’t want you to go through it alone. Often we want to look at someone else or something and wish our lives were like that. Sometimes the grass on the other side is not always greener. When I was growing up my parents lived in a rural area just outside of Columbia, South Carolina. At the time we didn’t have city sewage, so we had a
septic tank on the property. The grass above that tank grew beautifully, but once you stepped on that beautiful grass you found out quick that you didn’t want to set up your chair and have coffee. My point is, comparing our lives to others - or some song on the radio, or CHAPLAIN'S the latest movie CORNER that we like - can sometimes give us a false concept of what life really is. Don’t get me wrong, I really NAS Key West like a good song, Command Chaplain movie or mentor Lt. that motivates Scott Mason me and challenges me, but to rely solely on these can make life frustrating. Proverbs 3: 5-6 says to “Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own under-
standing; in all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make your paths straight.” With this verse we can see that there is a solid foundation whom we can trust in. Let me challenge you to read a proverb a day for a few months. Let the wisdom that is shared in this Old Testament book give you the guidance for which you may be looking. I hope your time reading this article has encouraged you. Please come and join us on Sundays at 10:30 a.m. at the 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.
Citizenship celebration
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ulian Carmona, a Morale, Welfare and Recreation maintenance worker at Boca Chica Marina since 2008, recently became a U.S. citizen. Carmona, a native of Cuba, studied for more than a year to attain his citizenship. Marina staff and slipholders helped tutorCarmona as he studied for his exam as well as helping him improve his conversational English. After the returning from the ceremony, the Boca Chica Marina ‘family’ had a dinner for Carmona and his wife and in-laws. U.S. Navy photo by Barb Herzog
Commanding Officer Capt. Bobby J. Baker Executive Officer Cmdr. Pornchai Davidson 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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Navy Lodge PCS promotion can save families money From NEX Public Affairs For the 11th year in a row, the Navy Lodge Program is offering permanent change of station families a way to save money during their move. The PCS scratch-off card gives families on PCS orders the opportunity to save 10, 15, 25 or 100 percent off their PCS stay, up to 20 days, at a Navy Lodge within the continental United States. The scratch-off card may be used at the guest’s detaching command location and/or the reporting command location at any Navy Lodge in the continental U.S. All stays must be completed by Feb. 28, 2018. For families on PCS, the Navy Lodge offers guests
value with room rates at an average of 45 percent below comparable civilian hotels. NNavy Lodges offer guests free Wi-Fi, breakfast, a weekly manager’s reception. Every Navy Lodge is handicapped accessible. As an added convenience, dogs and cats up to 50 pounds in weight can stay at many Navy Lodges when traveling with its owner. Guests need to contact the specific Navy Lodge regarding its pet policies. Navy Lodge scratch-off cards are available on base at he housing office, household goods and the personal property office as well as the local NEX Customer Service desk. Guests can call 800-628-9466 to have a card mailed to them.
U.S. Navy photo by Jolene Scholl
Fleet Logistics Command Jacksonville Detachment Key West Supply Officer Lt. Josh Andrews, second row on the far right, is shown with NAS Key West’s Supply Department employees recently after learning the FLC and NAS Key West’s Aviation Support Detachment were awarded the Ashore Blue E for the sixth straight year. FLC and ASD have received the award jointly since Commander, Naval Air Forces began recognizing shore installations.
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NAVSUP FLC Jacksonville continues its synergetic efforts in providing top notch aviation logistics support to the Fleet Readiness Center and all supported
and transient customers.” This is the sixth consecutive award for FLC and ASD, earning the award every year the shore award began in 2011.
NEX online to open to all military veterans Nov. 11 From NEXCOM Public Affairs
Job Title: Security Hometown: Arlington, Virginia.
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eginning this Veteran’s Day, Nov. 11, military exchange online shopping privileges will be extended to all honorably discharged veterans of the U.S. military. The DOD announced this policy change as a way to recognize the contributions
of service members who served in the military. “We are proud to support this policy and extend the online shopping benefit to the nearly 15 million honorably discharged U.S. veterans. It is one small way to honor those who have served,” said Rear Adm. Robert Bianchi (Ret), Navy Exchange Service Command’s chief executive officer. “This policy change
is great for our veterans and is a win for our current customers,” said Bianchi. “By having a larger customer base shopping our online store, we expect to be able to expand our merchandise assortment, and by purchasing more from our vendors, strengthen our value to our customers even more,” he added. “We also expect to see an increase in contributions given to
Navy Morale, Welfare and Recreation (for quality of life programs as well.” Before Nov. 11, honorably discharged veterans may go to myNavyExchange. com/veterans or the Navy Exchange Facebook page to check for information and announcements. The Defense Manpower Data Center will be the sole source for verification data of authorized shoppers.
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MWR Update Navigator’s hours change Temporary hours are in effect at Navigator’s Bar: Sunday: 11 a.m. - 5 p.m; Monday - Thursday: 11 a.m. 4 p.m; and Friday - Saturday: 11 a.m. - 9 p.m. The Fly Away Café continues to be open regular hours from 7 a.m. - 7 p.m. and will provide non-alcoholic beverages during the hours the bar is closed.
Free movies at Beach Patio The Beach Patio Recreation Center offers movie premieres on Fridays at 6 p.m. and Saturdays at 1 p.m. Note that the facility is only open to patrons18 and older after 4 p.m. daily. For more information, visit www.NavyMWRKeyWest.com. Friday: “Nocturnal Animals,” rated R, 6 p.m. Saturday: “La La Land,” rated PG-13, 1 and 6 p.m. March 17: “Incarnate,” rated R, 6 p.m. March 18: “Passengers,” rated PG-13, 1 and 6 p.m. March 24: “Why Him?,” rated R, 6 p.m. March 25: “Sing,” rated PG, 1 p.m. March 25: “Van Wilder,” rated R, 6 p.m.
String Art Workshop Learn how to make string art in a class set for 6 - 8 p.m. March 22. All supplies are provided. Bring your own beverage to enjoy while you create your masterpiece. The cost is $7 per person. To register, provide payment at the Sigsbee Information, Tickets and Travel office. For more information call 305-2932683.
Self Defense Seminar Don’t be a victim. Learn how to fight back in one of the self-defense seminars taught by Richard Thomas. Athletic attire recommended. The 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 Information, Ticket and Travel office. The first class meets at the Sigsbee Community Center. see MWR page 5
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• Girl’s (15-18): April 4 with April 18 • Boy’s (145-18): May 9 with May 23 • Girl’s (10-14): June 6 with June 20 • Boy’s (10-14): July 11 with July 18
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Flea Market MWR is hosting a base-wide flea market on March 11 from 8 a.m. – noon on the Sigsbee ballfield. The cost is $3 per table and $5 on the day of the event. To register, provide payment at the Sigsbee Information, Ticket and Travel office. The number of tables available for walk-ins is limited. For information call 305-293-4432.
Kids Crafts Youngsters are invited to join MWR at the Sigsbee Community Center on March 13 and 15 for two days of crafting activities. The activity is from 10 - 11:30 a.m. and participants must be able to attend both days. To register, call or text Sarah Graves at 305-563-0364.
Half Day Fishing Trip Enjoy a half day fishing charter with MWR on the Tortuga IV March 19. Trip departure time is 9 a.m. with check-in 30 minutes prior. Snacks and beverages will be for sale during the charter for cash only. The cost is $42 per person, includes all equipment, bait and a single-day fishing license. To register, provide payment in full at the Sigsbee Information, Tickets and Travel office. For information, call 305-293-4432.
Miami-Dade County Fair MWR is providing transportation to the Miami-Date County Fair and Exposition March 25 from 8 a.m. - 9 p.m. Transportation fee is $7 per person. Patrons can purchase tickets to the fair in advance for $10 or at the gate for $14. Tickets are available at www.thefair.me/thefair/tickets.php. For more information call 305-2932683.
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All hands celebrate financial fitness By Jolene Scholl Southernmost Flyer
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ervice members took notice of this year’s Military Saves Week at Naval Air Station Key West, with more than 150 attending financial classes and just as many attending the cookout and fair finale March 3. “We had 21 military members complete the Command Financial Specialist Training,” according to Fleet and Family Support Center Personal Financial Manager Dave Patrocky. “Normally we have five or seven people in class. To have 21 was phenomenal.” Patrocky said 15 financial classes - three a day for five days - were offered during the week to all hands and 152
attended, including military members, family members and DOD civilians. “We offered classes in saving and investing, Thrift Savings Plan, the blended retirement system, retirement planning and budgeting,” he noted. “In one class alone we had 65 attendees.” Military Saves Week also is when military members are encouraged to sign a savings pledge. “More than 200 pledge cards were signed this year, mostly by service members, although we had about a dozen family members and a few DOD civilians signing as well,” Patrocky said. The signed cards are then placed in a box and ten cards are drawn to participate in the
Blizzard of Cash, a featured activity at the end-of-the-week Military Saves Week Cookout and Fair, which is held annually at the Chief Petty Officers Mess parking lot on Boca Chica Field. The Blizzard of Cash is sponsored by Keys Federal Credit Union, which provides support for the fair and the financial classes. Morale, Welfare and Recreation staff organize and promote the event. This year’s first place winner was YNC Derrick Cunningham, who won $500, and the second place winner was AE1 John Gearhart, who won a $100 gift card. “It was one of the most wellattended Military Saves Weeks we’ve had in recent memory,” Patrocky said.
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YNC Derrick Cunningham, above, serves barbecue to all hands, including LS2 Kaitlyn Gajda, in front on right. HM2 Bruce Binns, left photo, takes the opportunity to grab cash in the Blizzard of Dollars.
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Keys Federal Credit Union President and CEO Scott Duszynski, left, explains the ‘Blizzard of Dollars’ to AS2 Karissa Sutter.
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Christina Leahy, from Florida Keys Community College, was one of several table exhibitors participating in the annual fair.
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OS2 Brittany Gooding gets ready for a trike ride as Dickey Green, Morale, Welfare NAS Key West Commanding Officer Capt. Bobby Baker selects a contestant in the Blizzard of Dollars as and Recreation maintenance employee watches. Duszynski, right, holds the box containing the names of Sailors who took the ‘Saver Pledge.’
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marks the biannual smoke alarm safety promotion by fire services nationwide. NAS Key West Fire and Emergency Services are among those that have joined fire services nationwide in the annual “Change Your Clock, Change Your Battery” campaign. The program encourages people to change their smoke alarm batteries when they change their clocks for daylight saving time. “It’s a simple and an inex-
pensive way to protect your family and your home,” said FES Lead Fire Inspector Paul Gray. Since 1987, the International Association of Fire Chiefs and Energizer Holdings Inc. have joined forces to raise awareness that non-working smoke alarms are often responsible for home-fire deaths and injuries. Because of residents’ increasing participation and the support of more than 6,000 fire departments promoting the “Change Your Clock, Change Your Battery” message, home fire deaths continue to decline,
Gray said. The National Fire Protection Association reports that 71 percent of smoke alarms that failed to operate had missing, disconnected or dead batteries. “By changing your batteries in your smoke detectors when you change your clocks helps ensure your smoke detectors are working properly,” he said. Once the batteries are changed it is recommended to conduct a self-test by pressing the test button on the detector. If the there is any doubt in the proper function of the detector then it is highly recommended to
NAS Classifieds FOR RENT Mid-town Key West New 3BR/2BA single family home available April 15. 2411 Seidenberg Avenue. Off-street parking, fenced yard, central A/C, tile floors. $3,500 per month. F/L and $1,000 security. Call Todd at 305-797-1810. 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. LOST & FOUND One 13-round 357 Glock magazine with a “x-grip” spacer, both black, and a 13 Speer 357 SIG rounds found at the Trumbo Point (ECP) Guard Shack Nov. 22, 2016. One black and silver GM key with a red band and a yellow laminated card with the number “7” on it, found at the Boca Chica (ECP) Guard Shack Dec. 21, 2016. Email robert.calabro@navy.mil. FOR SALE 2006/07 Wildwood Forest River Toyhauler 37’, 5th Wheel, two tip-outs, 12’ garage. Onboard generator. Fully self-contained. Stored on Fleming Key. $15,000. Call or text Adrian or Tiffany Hunt at 843-3127853 to schedule a showing. 2012 Mercedes C250 Sport, 1.8L Turbo. Blackon-black with dark tint; clean title; like new inte-
rior. 43,300 miles. Asking $17,000 OBO. Call Jason at 201-218-5536. 2006 Civic SI Coupe 6-Speed Manual, perfect car to get around the island .Silver; tinted windows; underbody and wing spoiler. 150,000 miles. Good condition. Asking $4,000. Text Chris at 619-8003170. HELP WANTED Summerland Ace Hardware seeks a parttime employee who will continue our drive for customer service excellence. Preference is given to active duty/retired military and their dependents. We offer competitive wages, an excellent employee discount program, seasonal bonuses and a great work-
ing environment. Our primary requirement is a cando, want-to-please attitude with a smile. For information, call Jeff at 305-7453500 or stop by and pick up an application. First State Bank of the Florida Keys has positions available for the following: Assistant branch operations manager, assistant BSA officer, branch manager, business analyst, consumer loan manager, lead teller, loan servicing assistant manager, portfolio analyst, teller, VP/regulatory compliance/BSA officer. Apply online at www. KeysBank.com/Careers. The City of Key West is seeking part-time bus drivers. $15.39/hour. Different shifts are available to employees to work
around other schedules. For more information, go to www.kwtransit.com http:// www.kwtransit.com. 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.
replace the detector. It is also recommended to clean detectors by vacuuming or wiping the dust off of them, doing this will also ensure proper functionality. NAS Key West FES encourages all personnel will follow these simple steps in an effort to help prevent loss of life and property in our community, Gray added. For more information, call Gray at (305) 293-5799 or email him at paul.w.gray1@ navy.mil.
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In January 2013 she transferred to NAS Key West and served as the air traffic control training chief center watch officer qualifi- and this is where she will cation and air warfare spe- end her 20 years of service. cialist and surface warfare Her personal awards specialist qualiinclude the Navy fications. After Commendation completing two Medal, five Navy deployments and Achievement various missions Medals and varishe transferred ous other camto Naval Base paign and unit Coronado where awards. she advanced to Henson chief petty officer. continued from page 1