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Ospreys nest in Key West Navy Aircrewmen assigned to the ‘Golden Falcons’ of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 12 inspect a fuel sample on the flight deck of the forward-deployed Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Barry (DDG 52) during Keen Sword 17 (KS17). U.S. Navy photo by PO2 Kevin Cunningham
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GRIM REAPERS IN KEY WEST
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t’s Nesting season and the osprey are back, but their nesting areas are down. Naval Air Station Key West’s Public Works Department became concerned because they found that the osprey had started nesting on a nearby powerline. Osprey nests are built of sticks and lined with bark and are high up in the air according to allaboutbirds. org. Ospreys can end up see OSPREY page 3
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U.S. Navy photo by PO2 Cody Babin
n F-35C Lightning II Joint Strike Fighter from Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 101, based at Eglin Air Force Base in Fort Walton Beach, Florida, takes off at Naval Air Station Key West’s Boca Chica Field Wednesday. VFA-101 is at NAS Key West to train and qualify F-35C aircrew and maintenance professionals to operate safely and effectively as part of a Carrier Strike Group at sea.
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Navy celebrates 2016 American Indian and Alaska Native Heritage Month
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FROM CHIEF OF NAVAL PERSONNEL PUBLIC AFFAIRS
REMINDER! Dont forget to set clocks back an hour on Sunday.
he Navy joins the nation in celebrating American Indian and Alaska Native Heritage throughout the month of November. This year’s theme, “Serving our Nations,” represents American Indians and Alaska Natives, both civilian and military, as U.S. citizens and citizens of their tribes. Today, National American Indian and Alaska Native Heritage Month is celebrated to recognize
TOP OF PAGE ONE: An EA-18G Growler, assigned to Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 141, takes off from the flight deck of the Navy’s only forward-deployed aircraft carrier, USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76).
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the intertribal cultures of Native Americans and to inform the public of the rich heritage, history, and traditions of American Indian and Alaska Native peoples. More than 9,000 Sailors and 2,000 civilians of American Indian and Alaska Native heritage serve in the Navy. According to the U.S. Department of Interior’s Bureau of Indian Affairs, 565 federallyrecognized American Indian tribes and Alaska Natives reside in the United States, composed of nearly 4.5 million American Indians and Alaska Natives, or 1.5 percent of
the nation’s population. American Indians and Alaskan Natives have served honorably in the United States Navy for more than 200 years. During the 20th century, three Sailors of American Indian heritage received the Medal of Honor -- including Navy Cmdr. Ernest E. Evans, of Cherokee and Creek ancestry, who was awarded the medal posthumously for his actions during the Battle of Leyte Gulf while commanding destroyer USS Johnston (DD 557) Oct. 25, 1944. PO1 James Elliot Williams, a
South Carolina Cherokee, received the Medal of Honor for heroic actions as a river patrol boat commander in South Vietnam’s Mekong Delta Oct. 31, 1966. He is the most decorated enlisted Sailor in Navy history. In December 2004, guidedmissile destroyer USS James E. Williams (DDG 95) was commissioned and named after Williams. Lt. Michael Edwin Thorton, a South Carolina Cherokee, received the Medal of Honor for his heroic action as a petty officer second see NATIVE page 4
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Meet NAS Key West’s new Chaplain
Nov. 5 1944 - Aircraft from USS Essex (CV 9) sink the Japanese cruiser Nachi in Manila Bay.
Nov. 6 1942 - The first officer and enlisted WAVES from training schools report for shore duty at installations around the United States.
Nov. 7 1881 - The Naval Advisory Board submit their report to Secretary of the Navy William H. Hunt recommends new ships in the U.S. Navy be constructed of steel instead of iron.
Nov. 8 1975 - More than 100 Sailors and Marines from USS Inchon (LPH 12) and USS Shreveport (LPD 12) fight a fire aboard a Spanish merchant vessel at Palma.
Nov. 9 1956 - Secretary of the Navy Charles S. Thomas proposes the Polaris missile program to Secretary of Defense Charles E. Wilson.
Nov. 10 1959 - USS Triton (SSRN 586) is commissioned as a nuclear-powered radar picket submarine.
Nov. 11 1966 - Gemini 12 is launched with former aviator Edwin Buzz Aldrin and Cmdr. James A. Lovell, Jr.
Hello, my name is Scott Mason and I am checking into Naval Air Station Key West as the Command Chaplain. It is a privilege and honor to serve in the Navy Chaplain Corps and with other ministers such as Chaplain Ethan Everts providing care and ministry to a great community of people. My family and I are excited and very thankful to take this next journey of our lives in Key West and pray that God will use us in a mighty way. My hopes are that the opportunity to write in the Southernmost Flyer will continue to connect us together and challenge our
hearts and souls. I was reading in Deuteronomy the other day CHAPLAIN'S and was encourCORNER aged by the message of the book when Moses was showing the Israelites what God had done for them. NAS Key West Command Chaplain Before they were to go into the Lt. Scott Mason Promised Land, Moses had some advice that was important for the people of Israel. This advice came in three parts. The first was a review of the
history of God’s previous care for Israel. Even in the hard times and challenges in the past that they faced, God continued to provide. It was through those past actions that Israel was able to learn about God and be thankful for His provisions and protection. I encourage you to read this great book and during the month of November reflect on the care and provisions that God has given to you. Maybe in your life there may seem to be great disappointments in your life but look back at the people of Israel and be confident of what God has done.
Naval War College hosts humanitarian workshop BY DANIEL L. KUESTER
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n international group of academics, military members, and humanitarian response practitioners attended the CivilianMilitary Humanitarian Response Workshop held at U.S. Naval War College (NWC) in Newport, Rhode Island, Oct. 26-27. This humanitarian-focused workshop was designed to help the U.S. Navy, Marine Corps, Coast Guard, international maritime forces, United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs, humanitarian organizations, and academia develop robust research, professional education, training, and development agendas to improve civilian-military (civmil) coordination during humanitarian crises. Dave Polatty, director of NWC’s CivilianMilitary Humanitarian Response Program and co-chair of the event, said these goals are important to all organizations that respond to complex emergencies and natural disasters. “We were very fortunate to have some of the leading experts from around the world taking part in these important discussions,” he said. “The intent of this event was to create actual research agendas that humanitarian organizations and universities can take away from here and actually start digging into. Those agendas might
look at how to create more effective information communications technologies, how to potentially create new education and training programs, how to begin to think through dealing with climate change and urbanization, and other areas of research in civ-mil engagement that can help save lives and alleviate the suffering of vulnerable people impacted by conflicts, complex emergencies, and natural disasters.” The workshop had four specific goals -- enhance the response capacity of key organizations; expand see WORKSHOP page 5
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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Open gate changes at Truman Truman Annex’s United Street gate opens and the Southard Street gate are closed to alleviate traffic congestion from waterfront park construction, Saturday’s Fantasy Fest Parade and the super boat races in midNovember. For more information, call (305) 293-2925.
VA plans town hall for vets Monroe County Veterans Affairs is hosting a townhall meeting Monday in Key West to update all veterans about VA Health care, the VA Medical Center in Miami and future care. All veterans are invited. Paul Russo, director of the Miami VA Healthcare System, and other staff members will provide information and answer questions at the meeting, which is from 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. in the Board of County Commissioners’ Meeting Room on the second floor of Harvey Government Center, 1200 Truman Ave., Key West.
Operation Flatfoot 2.0 begins Naval Air Station Key West’s Security Department is sponsoring the “Operation Flatfoot 2.0” fundraising see BRIEFLY page 4
with nests 10–13 feet deep and 3–6 feet in diameter. “The old nesting pole had rotted and fallen over. So the osprey found the nearest point, which happened to be a powerline pole,” said NAS Key West Public Works Utilities Leader Greg Gombert. “We were initially worried about the outages that the nesting would have caused as well as the bird itself.” Osprey nesting can be a challenge for places with many powerlines and not so many large trees. Key West is no stranger to Ospreys, especially this one, said Gombert. This particular male comes down every year to build it’s nest on Fleming Key. “We took an old pole from the JIATF (Joint Interagency Task Force South) lot,” said Gombert. “The osprey immediately took to the nesting site.” The buzzards are going to be the next challenge, said Gombert. U.S. Navy photo by PO2 Cody Babin
Naval Air Station Key West’s Public Works Utilities Work Leader Greg Gombert points out the new osprey nesting sight on NAS Key West’s Fleming Key Oct. 26. Public Works erected a new pole nesting site after the old one rotted away and our yearly visiting osprey decided to nest in the power lines pictured on the back.
Job Title: SAR pilot Hometown: Austin, Texas Prior Duty Stations: HSC-23, San Diego Hobbies: Fishing, boating. Most Interesting Experience: Deployment in the 5th Fleet. Future Plans: Continue flying.
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campaign to provide new or lightly worn shoes for Wesley House clients. Donations of shoes and sandals, as well as new socks, for children and adults are being accepted until Dec. 16. Donation boxes are located at Pass and ID, Bldg. A-641, and the main security building, A-734, on Boca Chica Field. For more information please call Shanna Christensen at (305) 293-2925 or send an email to shanna.christensen@navy.mil.
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U.S. Navy photo by PO2 Cody Babin
O3 Michael Santoriello makes preparations for incoming aircraft at Naval Air Station Key West’s Boca Chica Field Air Terminal Thursday. The terminal deals with larger craft such as the C-130, and just this week alone assisted in the landing of 15 aircraft.
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class SEAL in the Mekong Delta Oct. 31, 1972. Patriots of American Indian and Alaskan Native heritage continue to build legacies of freedom and diversity. Serving today, Rear Adm. Jeffrey Trussler, an Oklahoma Cherokee, was commissioned at the Officer Candidate School in Newport, Rhode Island, and qualified as a submarine officer. He was a recipient of the Naval Submarine League’s Rear Adm. Jack Darby Award for Inspirational Leadership and Excellence in Command for 2006, and as a member of the Cherokee Nation was the American Indian Science and Engineering Society Executive Excellence award winner for 2008.
Naval Air Station Key West Veterans Day Parade Committee is seeking applications from local military units, veterans units and patriotic units that want to participate in this year’s parade on Nov. 11. The parade, which travels down Duval Street in Key West, recognizes those who served and continue to serve in our nation’s Armed Forces. To get registration information, email SCPO James Colley at james.g.colley@ navy.mil.
NEX holiday return policy In order to accommodate customers making post-holiday gift returns, NEXs will accept returns through Jan. 28, 2017. This extended return policy applies to original purchases made between Oct. 25 - Dec. 24 at any NEX or through the NEX web store, myNavyExchange.com. Customers are asked to include any packaging material along with the receipt when making a return. Any returns without a receipt will be placed on a NEX gift card.
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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a network of humanitarian response practitioners, academics, and leaders; highlight key opportunities for professional education, training, and development for decision makers to identify best practices; and develop a comprehensive research agenda on civ-mil coordination. Polatty thinks the wide range of interests represented will help gain a greater understanding for the group. “The diversity of organizations attending and the expertise of every single person in the room made this a truly extraordinary event,” he said. “We had leaders from the United Nations, United States Agency for International Development, U.S. and other militaries, faculty from many of the best universities in the world, and most importantly, practitioners from humanitarian non-governmental organizations that are dealing with complex emergencies and natural disasters every day across the globe.”
Dr. Jennifer Leaning, director of the Harvard University FXB Center for Health and Human Rights agrees that wide range of experience among participants benefited everyone. “It was a robust and vibrant group in terms of experience, knowledge, and commitment to this complicated topic,” said Leaning. “I am learning a good deal from some of the experts in the military and the UN about civ-mil collaboration.” This conference will have long-lasting effects, according to Leaning. There will be a road map for future collaborations by providing “not just a guidebook for how civilian humanitarian responders and military can collaborate,” she said, “but a set of principles, and case studies, and actual joint experience that will provide us with lessons learned.” Michael Marx, senior civ-mil coordination advisor for the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs, agrees. “The workshop has gone a long way in helping build trust and relationships
within the humanitarian ecosystem that will help us respond more efficiently and predictably in the future,” said Marx. The workshop included attendees from Brown University’s Humanitarian Innovation Initiative, Providence, Rhode Island; Harvard University, Cambridge, Massachusetts; Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), Cambridge, Massachusetts; MIT Lincoln Laboratory, Lexington, Massachusetts; Stanford University, Palo Alto, California; University of Oxford, England; Yale University, New Haven, Connecticut; U.S. Navy; U.S. Marine Corps; Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences; medical facilities; private industry, humanitarian organizations; U.S. Coast Guard; the International Committee of the Red Cross; Rhode Island Emergency Management Agency; Brigham and Women’s Hospital; The Carter Center; U.S. Agency for International Development’s Office of Foreign Disaster Assistance; and the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian
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O3 Gerardo Martinez and Karo from Naval Air Station Key West’s Military Working Dog unit do a sweep for bombs and contraband on Key West’s Fantasy Fest floats before the start of the parade Saturday. NAS Key West’s MWD Unit assists the city during this event every year.
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Affairs. This event was supported by the U.S. Naval War College Foundation, through life member and long-time contributor Edward Polk. NWC is a one-year resident program that graduates about 600 resident students and about 1,000 distance learning students each year. Its missions include educating and developing leaders, helping define the future of the Navy, supporting combat readiness, and strengthening maritime partnerships. Students earn Joint Professional Military Education (JPME) credit and either a diploma or a master’s degree in national security and strategic studies, or defense and strategic studies. Established in 1884, U.S. Naval War College is the oldest institution of its kind in the world. More than 50,000 students have graduated since its first class of nine students in 1885 and about 300 of today’s active-duty admirals, generals, and senior executive service leaders are alumni.
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MWR Update Temporary hours
Feedback
Due to staffing and facility renovations, the following MWR facilities have temporary hours: Be ac h Pati o Recreation Center: Open 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., Mondays Thursdays and Saturdays; 10 a.m. - 9 p.m. on Fridays. Truman Fitness Center: Open 7 a.m. - 4 p.m. Thursdays and Saturdays; 7 a.m. - 9 p.m. Fridays. Fly Away Café: Open 8 a.m. - 4 p.m., Monday - Friday; 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays.
Tell us how we’re doing. Morale, Welfare and Recreation is here to improve your quality of life while stationed at Naval Air Station Key West. MWR strives to improve our products, services and programs and we need your feedback to make that happen. Visit www. NavyMWRKeyWest. com and click ABOUT then CUSTOMER SURVEY. For questions, email mwrnaskw@gmail.com or call (305) 293-2503.
Air Lanes Openings
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Air Lanes Bowling Center, which was closed for renovation, is scheduled to have it grand re-opening Nov. 6. Runway Grill will remain open with the following hours for the majority of the renovations: 11 a.m. - 7 p.m., Monday - Friday; noon - 8 p.m. Saturday.
Babysitting break The Child & Youth Programs is offering additional child care through the Give Parents a Break program. The cost is $4 per child, per hour and each child must be pre-registered, including immunization records. Cancellations must be made before 8 a.m. on the day of scheduled child care to avoid paying for reserved time. For more information or to register, call (305) 293-4498 or visit the Child Development Center on Sigsbee Park. Nov. 18: 6:30 - 11:30 p.m.; register by Nov. 16
Morale, Welfare and Recreation has a new website and cellphone/computer application that lists facilities, programs, services and current employment opportunities. Visit www. navymwrkeywest.com to find out what MWR has to offer. Visit the Apple or Android app stores and search for: Navy MWR Key West. Have information at your fingertips and make the most of what MWR has to offer. Other websites include Facebook and Twitter “NAS Key West MWR.” Patrons can request to be added to the Weekly Activities Sheet email distribution list. For more information or questions: mwrnaskw@gmail.com.
Splash Park The Sigsbee Park Splash Park is open from 8 a.m. - sunset daily. The splash park is free and open to MWR-eligible patrons of all ages. It is an unmanned
facility, so those using the park should follow safe practices. Noting the park is a “family facility” the following rules are posted: No running (wet surfaces) Children under 12 must be accompanied by someone 16 or older Infants and toddlers must wear swim diapers Proper attire is required The following are not allowed: Pets, alcohol, smoking, glass containers, bicycles, skateboard, hover boards, scooters, roller blades and roller skates.
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. October’s events: Thursday: MWR Sunset Cruise, Sigsbee Marina at 4 p.m. Nov. 12: Habitat for Humanity, American Legion Project Volunteer Opportunity Nov. 13: Power Boat Races, Truman Waterfront at 10 a.m. Free for active duty!
Fly Away Café The Fly Away Café, operating at Navigator’s Bar & Grill, Boca Chica Marina, offers breakfast and lunch, as well as dinner specials. The cafe has changed to off-season hours until Nov.
1. Hours: 8 a.m. - 4 p.m., Monday - Friday; 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Grab and go food is available until Navigator’s closing time, seven days a week. Order ahead or call for specials at (305) 293-2468.
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Open pickleball is scheduled from 8:30 - 10:30 a.m. Tuesdays at the Sigsbee Park tennis courts. Players of all levels welcome. For more information, call (305) 797-7791.
Need an extra hour or two of child care? The School Age Care program and the Child Development Center offer hourly care for see MWR page 7
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NAS Classifieds FOR SALE Used bike. $45. (305) 393 4850.
motivated, and industrious staff. We are a drug free work place and an equal opportunity employer. The applicant must be able to FOR RENT work under the trolleys and Bay Point - Large 1BR/1BA be able to lift up to 50 apartment on Atlantic Bay. pounds unaided. A CDL is One person, no smoking, preferred. Compensation no pets. Military preferred. is commiserate with expeCall William at (305) 747- rience. Our trolleys are 1462. located on Stock Island. Key West - 4BR/2BA SFH, Applications can be picked 1539 Fourth Street, neigh- up at 105 Whitehead borhood next to Key West Street. High School. Tile floors CityView Trolley Tours is throughout; new W/D, looking for full time sales refrigerator and granite staff. The candidates must countertops. Fenced-in be motivated, able to work yard; covered patio and outside in all weather conshed. Off-street parking, ditions, able to work on two-car driveway/carport. weekends and holidays. Long-term lease only; mini- They will have to pass a mum one year. $4,300 per month. F/L/S required. Call or text Janine at (203) 9827872. HELP WANTED Retail sales person - cigar shop, 410 Wall Street. Parttime, flexible hours. Store operates 10 a.m. - 10 p.m., Saturday - Sunday. Please call Mark at (305) 2952623. CityView Trolley Tours Key West is looking for a full-time and a part-time qualified trolley mechanics; successful applicants will speak and read English. They must provide their own tools and be prepared to work on their own and on holidays and weekends. We are a busy company with a need for dedicated,
TWIC background check, and be available to work from 7:30 .m. - 4:30 p.m. Must look and act presentable. Starting at $10 per hour plus commissions. Apply in person at 105 Whitehead Street. CityView Trolleys Tours is looking for full or part time tour guides. The candidates should have a clean driving record, preferably with a CDL. They will have a love of storytelling, be able talk, drive and entertain the customers on a one-hour tour. We are a drug, and tobacco(including e-cigarettes) free work place. Apply at 105 Whitehead Street Key West.
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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