FRIDAY, NOV. 17, 2017
Eye on the Fleet
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VOL. 17 NO. 43
WWW.CNIC.NAVY.MIL/KEYWEST NAVAL AIR STATION KEY WEST, FLORIDA
NAS, facilities close Thursday for holiday (Nov. 9, 2017) Sailors assigned to USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74) erect a jet blast deflector on the ship’s flight deck. The aircraft carrier is underway conducting routine training as it continues preparing for its next scheduled deployment U.S. Navy photo by MC3 William Ford
inside: CREDO Marriage retreat . . . . . . . . . . 2 THANKFUL Sailors, civilans. . . . . . . . . . . 3
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aval Air Station Key West offices and facilities, including the commissary, NEX and Morale, Welfare and Recreation, are closed Thursday in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday. The commissary is open for regular hours on Monday - normally it’s closed - for shoppers preparing for the holiday. The commissary will also be closed Thanksgiving and the day after, Nov. 24. It returns to normal hours of operation the Saturday after Thanksgiving. For
UPDATE MWR facilities . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 MARCH ON Veterans Parade . . . . . . . . 6, 7 TOP OF PAGE ONE: An F/A-18E Super Hornet, assigned to the ‘Stingers’ of Strike Fighter Attack Squadron (VFA) 113, launches from the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71) in the western Pacific Ocean.
Whites shine bright ‘Today’
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U.S. Navy photo by Trice Denny
aval Air Station Key West Sailors are shown with the group of Key West and Monroe County first responders being recognized by NBC ‘Today’ show’s Al Roker Thursday at the Margaritaville Resort. Roker and the ‘Today’ program broadcast a segment on Hurricane Irma, focusing on those who stayed behind to help get recovery underway hours after the storm passed.
Safety: A key ingredient in Thanksgiving dinner preparation From NAS Key West Fire & Emergency Services
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or most, the kitchen is the heart of the home, especially during the holidays. So keeping fire safety foremost in the kitchen during this joyous but hectic time is
important, especially when there’s a lot of activity and people at home. As you start preparing your holiday schedule and organizing that large family feast, remember, by following a few simple safety tips you can enjoy time with your loved ones and keep yourself and your family
safer from fire. Afterall, Thanksgiving is the peak day for home cooking fires, followed by Christmas Day and Christmas Eve. In 2015, U.S. fire departments responded to an estimated 1,760 home cooking fires on Thanksgiving. Unattended cooking was by
far the leading contributing factor in cooking fires and fire deaths. Whether your turkey comes from the oven or the fryer, safety should be the first ingredient in creating a successful holiday meal. Naval Air Station Key West Fire Chief C.J. Krieger notes the National
Fire Protection Association discourages the use of outdoor gas-fueled turkey fryers because of the potential for burns and fires. Those fryers, however, continue to be popular with consumers. Krieger urges those who choose to fry a turkey to see turkey page 8
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Flaws can be good Nov. 17 1941 - Congress amends the Neutrality Act to allow U.S. merchant ships to be armed.
Nov. 18 1889 - The battleship Maine launches at the New York Navy Yard.
Nov. 19 1813 - Capt. David Porter, commander of the man-of-war Essex, claims the Marquesas Islands for the U.S. In the following weeks, he establishes a base to overhaul Essex and builds a fort.
Nov. 20 1933 - Lt. Cmdr. Thomas G. W. Settle and Maj. Chester Fordney set a world altitude record at 61,237 feet in a balloon flight into the stratosphere at Akron, Ohio.
Nov. 21 1918 - U.S. battleships witness the surrender of German High Seas fleet at Rosyth, Firth of Forth, Scotland.
Nov. 22 1961 - U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Colonel Robert Robinson, flying an F4H-1 Phantom II, sets a world speed record at Edwards Air Force Base, California.
Nov. 23 1981 - In an effort to limit the amount of illegal drugs crossing into the US Border, the Navy is ordered to scout for drug smugglers.
Every once in a while I like to read stories of inspiration, whether to help me think more deeply or to think about what I need to do to be a better child of God. So please enjoy this great story I read at www.sunnykyz. com. I hope will inspire you to be better as well: “The way we choose to respond when others make mistakes can cause them to feel ashamed or can allow them to remember our kindness and share our stories with future generations.” Michelle Sedas. “When I read this quote I can’t help but think of Doris, who was a little lady who lived in the memory care unit. “Doris had been a science teacher by profession, but she also was a very creative person. All around her room were dolls that she had made. They were the most interesting dolls I’d ever seen; each was very different from the other. “From what I gathered in talk-
ing with Doris is that she’d taken a class in doll making. One day while I was in her room she took one of the dolls out of the case to show me. She said that this was the first doll she had ever made. “This doll was very unusual with fine artistic work. The ceramic skirt was made of delicate ruffles. I was amazed that anyone could CHAPLAIN'S do such unique CORNER work. “As Doris was holding the doll very carefully she turned the doll in such a way that I could NAS Key West see a slight break Command Chaplain in one of the rufLt. Cmdr. fles on the skirt. Scott Mason Then she said, “Would you like me to tell you about this?” “Of course, I was curious to know what happened. Doris said that on the way to class she bumped the side of the skirt. She said she was devastated and almost didn’t go to class at all. “When it came her turn to show the doll to the teacher, she had to point out the break in the skirt. Doris felt for sure that the doll
would be rejected because of it. “Much to her surprise, the teacher told her she was just going to ignore this break and grade the doll on the other good qualities it had. Doris said this remark and attitude from the teacher changed her life. “She knew if that teacher hadn’t forgiven that small mistake she would never had made the rest of the dolls. “The quote at the beginning expresses what happened to Doris. This teacher could have made Doris feel ashamed by her mistake. But because of her willingness to ignore the mistake, Doris was sharing her kindness to the next generation.” 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.
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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Getting ready for ‘season’
Briefly… CPOA hosts meal for Sailors The Key West Area Chief Petty Officers Association is hosting a Thanksgiving meal Thursday for Naval Air Station Key West Sailors and their families. Serving begins at 11 a.m. at the CPO Mess on Boca Chica Field. For information, call AZCS Amy Santos, 305-293-2379.
Centennial celebration Dec. 7 Naval Air Station Key West will recognize its Centennial of Naval Aviation on Dec. 7 at Key West Art and Historical Society, 281 Front St. The free event, which starts at 5 p.m., features exhibits and displays with photos and memorabilia from the air station’s 100-year history. NAS was established on Dec. 7, 1917, at Trumbo Point as the U.S. prepared for World War I. The event is free and open to the public. The station’s command and Sailors will be on hand to meet with the public. For more information, call NAS Key West Public Affairs Office at 305-283-2027.
NAS hosts vet clinic Naval Air Station Key West is hosting a two-day vet see briefly page 8
U.S. Navy photo by MC 2 Cody Babin
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aval Air Station Key West Sailors line up for flu immunizations at the Boca Chica Field Passenger Terminal Tuesday. Flu vaccinations are available for all eligible beneficiaries at Naval Branch Health Clinic’s Immunization Clinic starting Monday. The walk-in clinic is open from 8 - 11 a.m. and 1 - 3 p.m., Monday Friday. For more information, call 305-293-3929.
What are you thankful for this Thanksgiving? Job Title: Air intercept controller Hometown: Houston Prior Duty Stations: USS Mahan (DDG 72) Hobbies: Reading books, fitness and history. Most Interesting Experience: Conversed in two languages with UAE soldiers at a banquet in Abu Dhabi. Future Plans: Keys ultramarathon, Top Gun and bachelor’s degree.
AC2 Michelle Smart
rosamaria gonzales bash program manager
Lt. meghan snyder sar pilot
bmc cedric taylor port operations
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“I am thankful for my “I am thankful that my “I am thankful for my “I am thankful for my NAS Key West family.” family is in good health and family and that I can still daughters, and that I surthat I get to fly my helo.” serve in the Navy.” vived Hurricane Irma.”
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MWR Update Miami shopping
the Cycling Studio on Boca Chica Field; and Cardio MWR is providing trans- Caliente from 5:30 - 6:30 portation to the Dolphin p.m. Thursdays at the Mall in Miami Nov. 25. Sigsbee Community Center. The shuttle will cost $7 per person and depart from Business fair Sigsbee Community Center at 7 a.m., returning by 9 Do you own your own p.m. To register, make full business and sell a prodpayment at the Tickets & uct you are passionate Travel Office on Sigsbee about? MWR Community Park. Limited seats are Recreation is organizing the available on a first-come, first Community Craft & first-served basis. For more Business Fair from 10 a.m. details call 305-563-0364. 2 p.m. Dec. 2 at the Sigsbee Community Center. All members of the miliBeach volleyball tary community are welOpen beach volleyball come - active duty, depenis Sunday from 3 - 5 p.m. dents, retired military and at the volleyball courts on DOD civilians. Truman Annex. Open to all The registration fee is hands, free drinks are pro- $10 per booth space (tables vided and all skill levels are and chairs are provided). To welcome. For more details register, complete a vendor call 305-797-7791, or email application and submit as kwathletics@gmail.com.
Skate camp A week-long skate camp for youth is set for Nov. 27 - Dec. 1 from 5 - 6 p.m. each day at the Southernmost Hockey Rink [corner of Atlantic and Bertha]. the camp is open to youth aged 5 18. Transportation is provided to the rink from Sigsbee Youth Center. Register is person by Nov. 25 at the Sigsbee Youth Center. For more details, call 305-293-4437.
Fitness classes MWR has resumed three fitness classes: Yoga from 6:30 - 7:45 p.m. Mondays at the Sigsbee Community Center; Cycling from 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. Tuesdays at
an attachment in an email to sarah.graves@navy.mil by Friday. 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 deadline is 4 p.m., Dec. 1. For more information, call 305-563-0364.
Outdoor movie MWR is showing “Despicable Me 3,” rated PG, outside under the stars at 6 p.m., Saturday, at Sunset Lounge on Sigsbee 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.
tional information, call 305-293-2468 or visit www. NavyMWRKeyWest.com/ events Saturday: Island Time Band from 6 - 9 p.m. Dec. 16: Wavy Dave from 6 - 9 p.m. Navigator’s music Dec. 31: Island Time Band from 7 - 10 p.m. New Year’s Navigator’s Bar at the Eve Party Boca Chica Marina has live entertainment dur- Single Sailor ing the season, and the Fly Away Café will serve The Liberty Program dinner specials. For addi- offers events and activities
for single or unaccompanied E-6 and below. Follow on Facebook at www.Facebook. com/MWRLibertyKeyWest or register for text updates by texting request to 305797-4468. The following are scheduled activities for November: Friday: Auto safety in the barracks parking lot from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. Sunday: Beach volleyball see MWR page 5
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Current status of Irma-affected MWR facilities From MWR All MWR facilities are closed except for the following: Airlanes Grill: 6:30 a.m. 3 p.m., Monday - Friday Auto Skills Center: 9 a.m. - 6 p.m., Tuesday - Friday; 9 a.m. - 4 p.m., Saturday Beach Patio Recreation Center: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. daily with limited menu Boca Chica Fitness Center: 5 a.m. - 7 p.m., Monday - Friday; 9 a.m. - 4 p.m., Saturday and Sunday. Beginning Nov. 27, hours will extend: 5 a.m. - 8:30 p.m., Monday - Friday; 9 a.m. - 4 p.m., Saturday and Sunday Campground Office & Outdoor Storage Office: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., Monday Friday (recreational camp-
ing remains CLOSED) CDC & SAC: 6:30 a.m. - 6 p.m., Monday - Friday; call the CDC at 305-293-4437 or SAC at 305-293-2099 Fly Away Cafe at Navigator’s: 10 a.m. - 7 p.m., Monday - Friday; 10 a.m. - 5 p.m., Saturday and Sunday. Call 305-293-2468 Landing Zone Graphics: 8 a.m. - 4 p.m., Monday - Friday; Email mwrgraphics@gmail.com Navigator’s Bar: 11 a.m. - 9 p.m., daily; call 305-2932468 NGIS Front Desk (Bldg. A-648 on Boca Chica): 24 hours; call temporary phone number - 305-293-2015 Sigsbee Fitness Center: 8 a.m. - 4 p.m., Monday - Friday; 9 a.m. - 1 p.m., Saturday Sigsbee Marina: 7:45 a.m.
- 5 p.m., daily; boat rentals now available - weather pending Splash Park: 8 a.m. - 6 p.m., daily Sunset Lounge: 4 - 10 p.m., Wednesday - Sunday; limited menu Tickets & Travel Office: 9 a.m. - 4 p.m., Monday - Friday; 9 a.m. - 1 p.m., Saturday Truman Fitness Center: 7 a.m. - 7 p.m., daily Navy Getaways Recreational Lodging remain unavailable for recrecreational patrons: Vacation Rentals: All reservations have been canceled through April 1. No new reservations are being taken at this time. Campground: The facility is closed to recreational lodging and the earliest pos-
sibility for reopening is midDecember. Facilities that remain closed: Airlanes Bowling Center Boca Chica Marina Child Development Center (program is operating out of the Youth Center) NGIS Fly Navy Building (detachments are being assigned to Bldg.-648 on Boca Chica Field) Navy Getaways Campground Navy Getaways Vacation Rentals Trumbo Pool Youth Center is open only to CDC & SAC programs Updates are also available at www. NavyMWRKeyWest. com/about/news or www.Facebook.com/ NASKeyWestMWR.
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This week at FFSC Holiday hours Thursday, FFSC Fleet and Family Support Center is closed Thursday in observance of Thanksgiving. The center returns to normal hours of operation Nov. 24.
Federal Employment Basics, Tuesday, 9 - 10:30 a.m., FFSC Understanding the complexity of the federal hiring process can lead to success in gaining a federal job. Register with Dave Patrocky at 305-293-3770.
Parenting Workshop Monday, Nov. 27, 2 - 3 p.m., FFSC Parenting workshops are interactive. Topics include but are not limited to soothing your baby, child safety, non-violent discipline skills and parental self-care. Register with Neasie Boggess at 305-293-4411 Fleet and Family Support Center’s hours of operation are 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. Monday - Friday. 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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on Truman Annex from 3 - 5 p.m. Thursday: Thanksgiving luncheon 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.
MWR Website MWR has a new website and APP that provides our 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. Visit your Apple or Android APP store and search for: NavyMWR Key West. Have it all at your fingertips and make the most of what MWR has to offer. Other marketing tools include Facebook and Twitter “NAS Key West MWR” and the Weekly Activities Sheet. Email with questions: mwrnaskw@gmail.com.
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Key West celebrates Veterans Day
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From NAS Key West Public Affairs
ey West residents and visitors alike celebrated Veterans Day Nov. 11 watching the annual parade on Duval Street. In addition to military organizations, community groups like Navy League Key West Council, City of Key West police and fire departments, the high school band and cadet corps, Girl and Boy Scouts, American Legion and Veterans of Foreign Wars marched in cadence to show support for those who have served in the Armed Forces. On this page: Naval Air Station Key West Sailors, bottom left, Coast Guardsmen from Coast Guard Sector Key West, top left, and the infamous USS Key West submarine float, top right, carrying NAS Key West Executive Officer Cmdr. Greg Brotherton and retired Capt. Pat Lefere, former NAS Key West commanding officer and outgoing Military Affairs Committee president. Opposite page: The grandstand, top, with command representatives from NAS and its tenant commands and Key West Mayor Craig Cates, walking with the submarine float, bottom left, is retired Capt. Steve McAlearney, former NAS Key West commanding officer and incoming MAC president, and bottom right, an Honor Guard with Sailors, Soldiers, Marines, Airmen and Coast Guardsmen from Joint Interagency Task Force South carrying the colors and service flags. Judges awarded recognitions to the following groups: Youth Group Award: Key West High School NJROTC Best Color Guard: Joint Interagency Task Force South; Community Pride: Military Affairs Committee; Best in Show/Military: Coast Guard Sector Key West; Best in Show/Band: Key West High School Band; Best in Show/Marching: NAS Key West; and Best in Show/Civilian: Military Affairs Committee.
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Turkey
turkey before adding it to hot oil. Extreme caution must be taken when immersing and removing the turkey from the fryer; be careful not to drop it back into the fryer, splattering the oil on the chef. Onlookers should steer clear of the cooking area, which should be away from any structure on a solid setting. That said, NFPA still urges those who prefer fried turkey to look for grocery stores, specialty food retailers, and restaurants that sell deep fried turkeys, or consider using a new type of oil-less turkey fryer. Cooks who plan to stay in the kitchen to prepare the holiday meal should also think safety by keeping the following in mind: Stay in the kitchen when
you are cooking on the stovetop so you can keep an eye on the food. Stay home while baking the turkey and check on it frequently. Keep children at least three feet away from the stove or oven when they are being used. Keep children away from hot food and liquids - steam and splashes from vegetables, gravy or coffee can cause serious burns. Keep the floor clear to avoid trip hazards. Keep knives out of the reach of children. Be sure electrical cords from an electric knife, coffee maker, plate warmer or mixers are not dangling off the counter within easy reach of a child. Keep matches and utility lighters out of the reach of children.
The NEX mini marts on Trumbo Point and Boca Chica Field are closed Thanksgiving Day and are open holiday hours, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. from Nov. 24 - 26, Naval Branch Health Clinic Key West is closed Thursday and the next day, Nov. 24. The only MWR facility that will operate Thanksgiving Day is the NGIS Front Desk, Bldg.
A-648 on Boca Chica Field. MWR facilities will open for regular hours on Nov. 24, except for Boca Chica Fitness Center, which will be open 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. The “Southernmost Flyer,” weekly base newspaper, will not publish on Friday. Regular digital publication resumes Dec. 1. The digital SMF can be found at www.issuu.com/naskeywestpao.
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be extremely careful and read the turkey fryer safety instructions. The NFPA promotes the following safety practices: Completely thaw and dry the turkey before immersing it in the fryer; a partially thawed or wet turkey will cause the oil to splatter and boil over, which can cause serious burns or fire. The fryers use a lot of oil, about five gallons. Determine how much oil to use by first filling the fryer with water and dipping the turkey into the fryer. From the displacement, you can determine the amount of oil that is needed. Again, Krieger said users should remember to dry the
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more information, call 305293-4402. The NEX is closed Thursday but have special sales starting at 8 a.m. Friday. The store remains open until 7 p.m. and will be open Nov. 25 from 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. For more information, call 305-292-7200.
NAS Classifieds 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. Call 305747-6232 or email keys. avon@yahoo.com.
FOR RENT Bay Point - two side/ by/side apartments, very clean, private, both 1BR/1BA with 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. 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. 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. For information, call 305-293-2425.
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clinic Dec. 12 - 13 from 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. in Bldg. 1509-A, Spadefish Court on Sigsbee Park. This service is open to active duty, retirees and families with a valid ID. Appointments are scheduled every 30 minutes. To schedule an appointment, or for questions, email KeyWestVetServ@ gmail.com. Give 48 hours for a reply,
Legal assistant to visit A legal assistance attorney will be available at NAS Key West Dec. 4 - 8 to give individual legal assistance to members of our DOD family. Active duty servicemembers, their dependents, retirees, and DOD civilians are eligible. Legal questions about hurricane-related issues, divorce, child custody, landlord-tenant disputes, contracts, loans, wills, and more can be addressed. Please contact the NAS Key West Legal Office at (305) 293-2833 to schedule an appointment.