FRIDAY, NOV. 10, 2017
Eye on the Fleet
5th Fleet
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WWW.CNIC.NAVY.MIL/KEYWEST NAVAL AIR STATION KEY WEST, FLORIDA
Parade celebrates Veterans Day From NAS Key West Public Affairs (Nov. 4, 2017) Sailors assigned to deck department aboard the amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) man the helm and leehelm in the bridge. America is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations in support of maritime security operations. U.S. Navy photo by MCSN Vance Hand
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ilitary and community groups will march to recognize active and veteran military members in the annual Veterans Day parade Saturday. The parade starts at 4 p.m. Saturday and travels up Duval Street from United to Eaton streets. The parade is being organized this year by Joint Interagency Task Force South. Parade planning is rotated annual among the Coast Guard, Naval Air Station Key West and JIATF South. Participants include local military units and community organizations, including Veterans of Foreign Wars, the Key West High School Band and KWHS Navy Junior
Reserve Officer Training Corps. Staging will begin about 2:30 p.m., affecting United, Catherine and Virginia streets between Whitehead and Simonton streets. Motorists are encouraged to avoid the area as units prepare for the parade. NAS Key West, like all government offices, is closed Friday in federal observance of the holiday. The NEX on Sigsbee Park will observe holiday hours, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m., on Friday and then open for regular hours Saturday. The NEX mini-marts on Trumbo and Boca Chica Field will follow holiday hours, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m., both days. The Commissary is open, operating on normal hours of operation, for both days. see VETs page 8
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HM2 Ami Buzimkic, the preventative medicine tech from Naval Branch Health Clinic Key West, immunizes RPSN Victoria Hooker Wednesday at Boca Chica Field.
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aval Branch Health Clinic Key West has scheduled its annual influenza vaccine shot exercise for Sailors at
NAS Key West. A vaccine schedule for Joint Interagency Task Force South, dependents and retirees will be announced at a later date. NAS Sailors can get their vaccinations from
8:30 - 11:30 a.m. Monday or Tuesday at the Air Terminal on Boca Chica Field. The vaccine is recommended by Centers for Disease Control and see SHOTEX page 5
Work scheduled to start on Sigsbee causeway
TOP OF PAGE ONE: AT1 Mark Vogel signals an MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter, assigned to the ‘Sea Knights’ of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 22, during takeoff from the flight deck of the Military Sealift Command hospital ship USNS Comfort (T-AH 20), moored pierside in San Juan,Puerto Rico, providing humanitarian relief.
From NAS Key West night, with partial road cloPublc Works Deapartment sures on Sigsbee Road during the hours of 6:30 p.m. - 5 he Naval Air Station a.m. The first four days will Key West Public involve laying asphalt. Works Department A flag man will be stabegins the “Sigsbee Cause- tioned at each end of the way Pavement Improve- construction zone and will ment Project” Monday. direct traffic through one The work, which is lane while the other lane expected to last 21 days, is under construction. will be done primarily at Barricades will be placed
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to mark the end of the construction area. During non-working hours, road cones will delineate roads and pedestrian lanes. For more information, contact the Construction Manager Ensign Jimenez at 650-515-8647 or Engineering Technician Pete Fox at 305-767-1275.
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Recognizing our veterans
A Nov. 10 1775 - Congress votes to raise two battalions of Continental Marines, establishing the Marine Corps.
Nov. 11 1918 - Fighting ceases on the eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month when an armistice is signed between Germany and the Allied nations, ending World War I.
Nov. 12 1912 - Lt. Theodore Ellyson makes the first successful launch of an airplane (A-3) by catapult at the Washington Navy Yard.
Nov. 13 1942 - All five Sullivan brothers are lost when the USS Juneau (CL 52) is destroyed during the naval Battle of Guadalcanal.
Nov. 14 1906 - President Theodore Roosevelt becomes the first president to visit a foreign country while in office, traveling to Panama on USS Louisiana (BB 19).
Nov. 15 1836 - Under the command of Lt. Henry Bell, the sloop-of-war Saint Louis conducts an exploratory expedition along the coast of Florida.
Nov. 16 1973 - Skylab 4 is launched and recovery is performed by USS New Orleans (LPH 11).
ccording to the Department of Veterans Affairs, “While those who died are also remembered, Veterans Day is the day set aside to thank and honor all those who served honorably in the military - in wartime or peacetime.” It further explains the holiday “is largely intended to thank living veterans for their service, to acknowledge that their contributions to our national security are appreciated, and to underscore the fact that all those who served - not only those who died - have sacrificed and done their duty.” The roots of Veterans Day go back nearly a century. Fighting during WWI stopped on the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month - Nov. 11, 1918 - after an armistice was signed by the Germans and the Allies. President Woodrow Wilson established Nov. 11 as Armistice Day in 1919. A resolution passed by Congress in 1926 called for
Nov. 11 to be remembered every year “with thanksgiving and prayer and exercises designed to perpetuate peace through good will and mutual understanding between nations.” In 1938, Armistice Day was officially made a legal public holiday. Many American soldiers fought in WWII and the Korean War. In the wake of these wars, Armistice Day was renamed Veterans Day in 1954. In 1968, a bill CHAPLAIN'S was passed that CORNER called for Veterans Day to be observed on the fourth Monday in October starting in 1971. NAS Key West The change was Command Chaplain part of a move Lt. Cmdr. to give federal Scott Mason workers several three-day holiday weekends. The change also created confusion. Citizens and veterans noted that commemorating Veterans Day on Nov. 11 was a matter of historic and patriotic significance. So, on Sept. 20, 1975, President
Gerald Ford signed Public Law 94-97, which returned the annual federal observance of Veterans Day to its original date of Nov. 11, beginning in 1978. Today, parades and observances take place on Nov. 11. If Nov. 11 takes falls on a Saturday or Sunday, the federal holiday is shifted to Friday or Monday, as it is this year. In the past few weeks you may have dressed up in costume, enjoyed good food, and participated in festival parades. For Veterans Day, I want to encourage those who serve, or have ever served, to come out and be a part of the parade. Join us at 10:30 a.m. Sundays for worship service with our Praise Band and Children’s Church. This Sunday we will be at the Community Center on Sigsbee Annex. Please visit our Facebook page (NAS Key West 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.
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ore people in the U.S. are addicted to nicotine than any other drug, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Tobacco use is the leading preventable cause of death in the U.S. More than 480,000 users die annually from tobacco, and another 41,000 die from secondhand smoke. Smoking harms nearly every organ of the body. Tobacco smoke contains a deadly mix of more than 7,000 chemicals, 70 of which are known to cause
cancer. Tobacco use, of any kind, can lead to nicotine dependency, which often requires repeated treatments and costs nearly $170 billion each year in taxpayer dollars. “Data confirms that Sailors and Marines smoke and use smokeless tobacco at a higher rate than the adult civilian population,” said Cmdr. Duneley Rochino, Naval Branch Health Clinic Key West officer in charge. “Quitting has immediate and long term benefits for you and your family.” People who stop smoking can greatly reduce their risk for disease and early death. Diseases
and health conditions associated with smoking include heart disease, lung cancer, reduced fertility and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease - which includes emphysema and chronic bronchitis. Scientists are still learning about the long-term health effects of e-cigarettes. Here is what’s known, according to CDC: Most e-cigarettes contain nicotine, which has known health effects; e-cigarette aerosol can contain substances that harm the body; and e-cigarettes can cause see Tobacco page 8
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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Turn those lights off, save $ From NAS Key West Installation Energy Manager
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re there lights that seem to be on all the time when nobody is using the area? This is known in the energy management business as an energy saving opportunity. There are a number of reasons the lights may be left on: • Several people use the area and nobody is taking responsibility for the light switch. They may not know when other people are still in the area. • There is no light switch, or it’s hard to find. • The lights are the highintensity, high-discharge type often used in industrial areas, and they require time to warm up. When these lights spend a lot of time
on when nobody is in the area, it may be costeffective to change them to an energy-efficient instant-on type, such as fluorescent or lightemitting diode. • Someone believes the old myth that it takes more energy to turn fluorescent lights back on than can be saved by shutting them off during the day, or even overnight. If you see lights on a lot when nobody is in the area, tell your supervisor or building energy monitor about the potential energy savings. It may be a matter of educating people. If it’s a design issue, public works can evaluate the lighting requirements and possibly make some changes, helping your building and your base to be just a little greener. Many small contributions can add up to big savings.
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aval Air Station Key West Commanding Officer Capt. Bobby Baker, far left, greets Vice Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff U.S. Air Force Gen. Paul Selva at Boca Chica Field Tuesday. U.S. Southern Command Commander Gen. Kurt Tidd is shown at right greeting ambassadors and staff that are accompanying Selva on a tour of Joint Interagency Task Force South.
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Job Title: Port Operations Hometown: Deland, Florida Prior Duty Stations: USS Kauffman (FFG 59); USS Roosevelt (DDG 80) Hobbies: Fishing, gaming. Most Interesting Experience: Traveling in South America. Future Plans: Start college or apply to OCS.
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Truman Annex gates will return to pre-Goombay/Fantasy Fest/Superboat status Monday. The United Street Gate will close and the gate accessed via Southard Street will re-open. The gate switch was made Oct. 23 because of congestion at Waterfront Park with the multiple events.
to installation DOD civilians, including its tenant commands, for hurricane-related legal issues, including landlord-tenant issues, insurance claims, creditor/debtor issues and contracts. The offer assistance ends in December. For more information, NAS Key West Legal Office at 305293-2833.
Legal aid for civilians
Get active with MCHC
The Judge Advocate General of the Navy has approved a request for a temporary extension of legal assistance to DOD civilians at Naval Air Station Key West who were directly affected by Hurricane Irma. Free legal assistance is available
The Multicultural Heritage Committee is looking for more people Sailors and DOD civilians - to join the organization. The MCHC meets every Thursday at noon in Bldg. A-324 conference room, Boca Chica Field. For more information, email PRC Michael
Dees at michael.dees@navy.mil.
CSADD seeks members
The Coalition of Sailors Against Destructive Decisions is currently looking for new members. Meetings are every Tuesday at 2 p.m. in the Air Ops Conference Room. 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 AZCS (AW) Amy-Shirelle Santos at amyshirelle.santos@navy.mil. see briefly page 8
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MWR Update Open facilities For a full list of MWR facility updates, visit www.NavyMWRKeyWest. com/about/news or www.Facebook.com/ NASKeyWestMWR. The most recent updates include: Sunset Lounge: 4 - 10 p.m., Wednesday - Sunday with limited menu. Sigsbee Marina: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. daily (boat rentals now available - weather permitting). Boca Chica Fitness Center will have extended hours starting Monday: 5:30 a.m. - 7 p.m. Monday - Friday; 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Regular hours resume starting Nov. 27: 5 a.m. 8:30 p.m., Monday - Friday; 9 a.m. - 4 p.m., Saturday and Sunday.
Family kickball Join MWR at 5 p.m. Friday at the Sigsbee Softball Field for an evening of old school kickball. This event is open to all MWR authorized patrons: Active duty and their dependents, retired military and their dependents and DoD civilians. Families are encouraged to come out and play but remember children must be accompanied by an adult. For more information call 305-293-2480 or email kwathletics@gmail.com.
Fitness classes MWR will be offering three fitness classes starting Monday. Yoga: 6:30 - 7:45 p.m.
Mondays at the Sigsbee Community Center. Cycling: 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. Tuesdays at the Cycling Studio on Boca Chica Field. Cardio Caliente: 5:30 6:30 p.m. Thursdays at the Sigsbee Community Center.
Basketball shuttle MWR is offering a shuttle to the Naval Academy Midshipman vs. University of Miami Hurricanes’ basketball game on at 4 p.m. Sunday. Transportation departs Sigsbee Community Center at 11:30 a.m. Twenty spots are available on a first-come, firstserved basis. Tickets are discounted and cost $8 per person. Purchase tickets directly through University
of Miami by calling Steven Greenblatt at 305-284-6745 or emailing sgreenblatt@ miami.edu. Transportation cost is $5 per person. Register at Sigsbee Tickets & Travel Office or call/text 305-563-0364 with questions.
Navigator’s live Navigator’s Bar at the Boca Chica Marina has live entertainment during the season, and the Fly Away Café will serve dinner specials. For additional information, call 305-293-2468 or visit www. NavyMWRKeyWest.com/ events Nov. 18: Island Time Band from 6 - 9 p.m. Dec. 16: Wavy Dave from
6 - 9 p.m. Dec. 31: Island Time Band from 7 - 10 p.m. New Year’s Eve Party
Ornament craft MWR has organized an ornament craft event from 6 - 8 p.m. Tuesday and Wednesday at the Sigsbee Community Center. Learn how to make a string ornament in this two-day craft project. The first night, crafters will string the ornaments, which will dry overnight. On the second night, crafters add the fin-
ishing touches. All supplies are provided. The cost is $8 per person; four ornaments will be made. Seats are limited and registration is on a first-come, first-served basis. To register, provide full payment at the Ticket & Travel Office on Sigsbee Park. Call 317-292-6557 for more information.
Park. The movie is free and open to all MWR authorized patrons. Sunset Lounge is offering a kids menu as well as dinner specials. Please, no outside food or beverages are allowed. For more details call 305-563-0364.
Single Sailor
The Liberty Program offers events and activities Outdoor movie for single or unaccompanied MWR is showing E-6 and below. Follow on “Despicable Me 3,” rated Facebook at www.Facebook. PG, outside under the com/MWRLibertyKeyWest stars at 6 p.m., Nov. 18, at Sunset Lounge on Sigsbee see MWR page 5
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or register for text updates by texting request to 305797-4468. The following are scheduled activities for November: Friday: Dinner and a movie - “Atomic Blonde” - at 5 p.m. in the barracks Sunday: Power Boat Races - free transportation to Fort Zachary Taylor and lunch for $1 at 9:30 a.m. Thursday: “The Hitman’s Bodyguard” at 5 p.m. in the barracks Nov. 17: Key West Escape Room - $10. Nov. 18: Auto safety in the barracks parking lot from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. Nov. 19: Beach volleyball on Truman Annex from 3 - 5 p.m. Nov. 23: Thanksgiving lun-
cheon in the barracks from noon - 1 p.m. Nov. 25: Free holiday shopping trip to Dolphin Mall 7 a.m. - 9 p.m. Nov. 26: Football Sunday in the barracks at noon free nachos. Nov. 26: International Sand Art Competition at the Casa Marina at 3 p.m. Nov. 30: Game night at the barracks at 6 p.m.
Business fair
DOD civilians. The registration fee is $10 per booth space (tables and chairs are provided). To register, complete a vendor application and submit as an attachment in an email to sarah.graves@navy.mil by Nov. 24. MWR will review the application and then contact businesses within two business days. Visit www. NavyMWRKeyWest.com/ vendor to view and download the editable document. Once the application is approved, payment can be made at the Sigsbee Ticket & Travel Office. The registration deadline is 4 p.m., Dec. 1. For more information, call 305-5630364.
Do you own your own business and sell a product you are passionate about? MWR Community Recreation is organizing the first Community Craft & Business Fair from 10 a.m. 2 p.m. Dec. 2 at the Sigsbee Community Center. All members of the mili- MWR Website tary community are welcome - active duty, depenMWR has a new website dents, retired military and and APP that provides our
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Prevention for everyone six months and older, and is the first and most important step in protecting against the flu. It’s also a requirement for active duty military personnel, selected reserves and health care workers. “Every year there are about 2,600 deaths in Florida from the Flu. Help prevent the spread by practicing proper hand hygiene and receiving your annual Flu shot today,” said Lt. Ferran Mora, NBHC Key West senior nurse. Flu is a virus that infects the nose, throat and lungs. It’s highly contagious and can lead to more severe infections like pneumonia
patrons with a full list of facilities, programs, services and current employment opportunities. Visit www.navymwrkeywest.com to find out what MWR has to offer: restaurants and bars, sports and fitness, child care, leisure recreation, pool and splash parks, special events, gear rentals, marinas, lodging, discounted attraction tickets and more.
Job opportunities There are currently a number of open positions within MWR and NGIS. There is an urgent need for full time and flex Child Care Workers and Housekeepers other positions available. For a list of jobs and a downaloadable PDF application form, visit www. NavyMWRKeyWest. com/jobs. - especially in the elderly and immunocompromised. Active duty can also walk-in for flu the vaccine at NBHC Key West Immunizations Clinic Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. 3:30 p.m. NBHC Key West offers the quadrivalent flu vaccine. The injectable vaccine is for people six months and older. This year’s vaccine is indicated for active immunization for the preventions of disease caused by influenza A subtype viruses, which is currently being reported in high numbers in Florida, and type B viruses. To find out more, contact the Immunizations Clinic at 305-293-3929, NBHC Key West Medical Home Port Gold team at 305-2934834,
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This week at FFSC Thrift Savings Plan basics Tuesday, 1 - 2 p.m., FFSC As a member of the uniformed services or Federal Employee, you have the opportunity to participate in the Thrift Savings Plan (TSP), a retirement savings plan similar to 401(k) plans offered to private sector employees. The purpose of the TSP is to give you the ability to participate in a long-term retirement savings and investment plan. This training provides an overview and highlights the many advantages of the TSP.
Stress and anger management Thursday, 10 - 11 a.m., FFSC This workshop helps people manage conflict by examining their attitudes and behaviors when faced with conflicting situations. Participants will practice skills that prevent conflicts from escalating. Register with Neasie Boggess at 305-293-4411
Resume writing workshop Thursday, 1 - 2:30 p.m., FFSC The properly constructed resume will help you stand out in today’s highly competitive job market. Topics include the basics of resumes, key words and formatting. Register with Dave Patrocky at 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 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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MWR fun day puts focus on military families ed “Military Family Fun Day” Saturday, giving military families a reprieve from even thinking about Hurricane Irma. aval Air Station Key Irma came ashore Sept. 10, West’s Morale, Welfare prompting a nearly three-week and Recreation host- evacuation, leaving base homes
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and MWR facilities damaged. The family fun day, which drew 580 people, was organized in observance of November’s “Month of the Military Family.” The event included free carnival rides, inflatables, activities,
U.S. Navy photos by Dawn Signorelli Hoffpauir
games and food as well as fire safety demonstrations and exhibits from NAS Key West’s Fire & Emergency Services. Community sponsors are credited with helping provide funds to make the event possible: Fury
Water Adventures Key West, Key West Military Affairs Committee, Southernmost VFW Post 3911, Waste Management, Wayne’s Auto, NAS Key West Homes and NAS Key West Chief Petty Officers Association.
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unintended injuries. Chewing tobacco is no better than smoking. It can lead to heart disease, stroke, increased complications in pregnancy, and cancer of the mouth, esophagus and pancreas. Secondhand smoke is just as bad. It contains the same chemicals that a smoker inhales. Secondhand smoke harms both adults and children, even with brief exposure.
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All MWR facilities are closed Friday for the federal holiday except for: Boca Chica Fitness Center: 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. Fly Away Café at Navigator’s: 10 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Quitting tobacco provides both short- and long-term benefits. For example, 20 minutes after quitting smoking, the heart rate reduces. Twelve hours after quitting, the body’s carbon monoxide level drops to normal. Two to three months after quitting, heart attack risk drops and lung functions improve. NBHC Key West’s Health Promotions is ready to help, with a variety of nicotine replacement therapy options including medication, gum, the patch, and
counseling. Services are available to active duty, retirees, and TRICARE eligible family members. Health Promotions offer individual counseling Monday - Friday, 7:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Nov. 16 is the American Cancer Society’s Great American Smokeout - an annual event that challenges people to stop using tobacco and helps people know about the many tools they can use to help them quit and stay quit. Call the clinic at 305-2933857.
Navigator’s Bar: 11 a.m. - 9 p.m. NGIS Front Desk (Bldg. A-648): 24 hours Sigsbee Marina: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Vacation Rentals: 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. (no recreational rentals at this time) MWR facilities are also closed Saturday, except for:
Fly Away Café at Navigator’s: 10 a.m. - 7 p.m. Navigator’s Bar: 11 a.m. - 9 p.m. NGIS Front Desk (Bldg. A-648): 24 hours Sigsbee Marina: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Vacation Rentals: 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. (no recreational rentals at this time)
NAS Classifieds HELP WANTED First State Bank of the Florida Keys has the following positions available: Full and part time teller, customer service representative, online banking representative, administrative assistant, maintenance technician, and BSA officer. Apply online at www.KeysBank. com/Careers. FOR RENT Bay Point - two side/ by/side apartments, very clean, private, both 1BR/1BA. Dock and beach. A/C, W/D. Larger apartment $1,500; smaller apartment $1,300. One person only for each unit. No smoking, no pets. Prefer military members. F/L/S. Call 305-745-1462. ROOMMATE WANTED Seeking female roommate to share 3BR/2BA in Sigsbee Housing with other DOD employed female. Non-smoker, no
pets. Individual must be eligible for government housing and be clean, quiet, respectful with no boyfriend drama. Monthly rent $900, includes cable, Wi-Fi, W/D. Available immediately for long/short term. For more information, call 305-7476232 or email keys.avon@ yahoo.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. Call 305-293-2425.
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Inspection station open All commercial vehicles are now required to process through the Boca Chica Commercial Vehicle Inspection Station, located at the Rockland Key back gate, located just past MM 9. At the gate vehicles will be inspected,
drivers vetted and passes issued. If a commercial vehicle bypasses this inspection site, it will be turned around and sent back to the CVIS for inspection. All other contractors not in commercial vehicles are required to report to the Boca Chica Visitor Control Center, located at the Boca Chica Field main gate, MM8, for vetting and access passes. The VCC hours of operation are 7:30 a.m. - 5 p.m., Monday - Friday; after-hours, they will be vetted at the gate For more information, contact Don Allman at305-240-7819.