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A Key Ingredient in Thanksgiving Dinner Preparation TOP of PAGE ONE: an F/A-18E Super Hornet, from NAS Key West Important, Especially When Safer from Fire FRIDAY, NOV . 17, 2017 EYE ON THE FLEET PACIFIC OCEAN Vol . 17 no . 43 WWW .CNIC .nAVY .MIL/KEYWEST NAVAL AIR STATION KEY WEST, FLORIDA NAS, facilities WHITES SHINE BRIGHT ‘TOday’ close Thursday for holiday (Nov . 9, 2017) Sailors assigned to USS John C . FROM NAS KEY WEST Stennis (CVN 74) erect a PUBLIC Affairs jet blast deflector on the ship’s flight deck . The aval Air Station aircraft carrier is under- Key West offic- way conducting routine es and facilities, training as it continues N including the commissary, preparing for its next NEX and Morale, Welfare scheduled deployment and Recreation, are closed Thursday in observance of U.S. Navy photo by MC3 William Ford the Thanksgiving holiday. The commissary is open for regular hours on Monday - normally it’s closed - for shoppers preparing for the inside: holiday. The commissary will also CREDO be closed Thanksgiving and Marriage retreat . 2 the day after, Nov. 24. It U.S. Navy photo by Trice Denny THANKFUL returns to normal hours Sailors, civilans . 3 of operation the Saturday aval Air Station Key West Sailors are shown with the group of Key West and Monroe County first after Thanksgiving. For responders being recognized by NBC ‘Today’ show’s Al Roker Thursday at the Margaritaville Resort. UPDATE NRoker and the ‘Today’ program broadcast a segment on Hurricane Irma, focusing on those who stayed MWR facilities . 5 see HOLidaY page 8 behind to help get recovery underway hours after the storm passed. MARCH ON Veterans Parade . 6, 7 Safety: A key ingredient in Thanksgiving dinner preparation TOP OF PAGE ONE: An F/A-18E Super Hornet, FROM NAS KEY WEST important, especially when safer from fire. far the leading contributing Fire Protection Association assigned to the ‘Stingers’ FIRE & EmergeNCY there’s a lot of activity and Afterall, Thanksgiving factor in cooking fires and discourages the use of out- of Strike Fighter Attack Services people at home. is the peak day for home fire deaths. door gas-fueled turkey fry- Squadron (VFA) 113, As you start preparing cooking fires, followed Whether your turkey ers because of the potential launches from the flight or most, the kitchen your holiday schedule and by Christmas Day and comes from the oven or for burns and fires. Those deck of the aircraft carrier is the heart of the organizing that large fam- Christmas Eve. the fryer, safety should be fryers, however, continue to USS Theodore Roosevelt home, especially dur- ily feast, remember, by fol- In 2015, U.S. fire depart- the first ingredient in cre- be popular with consumers. (CVN 71) in the western F ing the holidays. So keep- lowing a few simple safety ments responded to an ating a successful holiday Krieger urges those who Pacific Ocean . ing fire safety foremost in tips you can enjoy time with estimated 1,760 home cook- meal. Naval Air Station choose to fry a turkey to the kitchen during this your loved ones and keep ing fires on Thanksgiving. Key West Fire Chief C.J. joyous but hectic time is yourself and your family Unattended cooking was by Krieger notes the National see TURKEY page 8 2• •Nov. 17, 2017 ing with Doris is that she’d taken would be rejected because of it. a class in doll making. One day “Much to her surprise, the Flaws can while I was in her room she took teacher told her she was just one of the dolls out of the case to going to ignore this break and be good show me. She said that this was grade the doll on the other good COmmaNDING OFFICER the first doll she had ever made. qualities it had. Doris said this Capt. Bobby J. Baker Every once in a while I like “This doll was very unusu- remark and attitude from the EXECUTIVE OFFICER to read stories of inspiration, al with fine artistic work. The teacher changed her life. Cmdr. Greg Brotherton whether to help me think more ceramic skirt was made of deli- “She knew if that teacher PUBLIC AFFAIRS OFFICER deeply or to think about what I cate ruffles. I was amazed that hadn’t forgiven that small mis- Trice Denny need to do to be a better child of anyone could take she would never had made God. So please enjoy this great CHAPLAIN'S do such unique the rest of the dolls. EDITOR Nov. 17 story I read at www.sunnykyz. CORNER work. “The quote at the beginning Jolene Scholl com. I hope will inspire you to be “As Doris was expresses what happened to STAFF 1941 - Congress amends the Neutrality better as well: holding the doll Doris. This teacher could have MC2 Cody Babin Act to allow U.S. merchant ships to be “The way we choose to respond very carefully made Doris feel ashamed by her armed. when others make mistakes can she turned the mistake. But because of her will- This newspaper is an authorized cause them to feel ashamed or doll in such a ingness to ignore the mistake, publication for members of the military service and their families. can allow them to remember way that I could Doris was sharing her kindness Nov. 18 NAS Key West Its contents do not necessarily our kindness and share our sto- Command Chaplain see a slight break to the next generation.” reflect the official views of the U.S. 1889 - The battleship Maine launches ries with future generations.” - Lt. Cmdr. in one of the ruf- Join us at 10:30 a.m. Sundays Government, the Department of at the New York Navy Yard. Michelle Sedas. Scott Mason fles on the skirt. for worship service with our Defense, or the U.S. Navy and do “When I read this quote I can’t Then she said, Praise Band and Children’s not imply endorsement thereof. help but think of Doris, who was “Would you like me to tell you Church. This Sunday we will The editorial content of this Nov. 19 newspaper is prepared, edited a little lady who lived in the about this?” be at the Community Center on and provided by the Public Affairs 1813 - Capt. David Porter, commander memory care unit. “Of course, I was curious to Sigsbee Annex. Office of Naval Air Station Key of the man-of-war Essex, claims the “Doris had been a science know what happened. Doris said Please visit our Facebook West, Florida. Additional copy Marquesas Islands for the U.S. In the teacher by profession, but she that on the way to class she page (NAS Key West Chapel) for and photographs provided by following weeks, he establishes a base also was a very creative person. bumped the side of the skirt. upcoming events. the readers of the Southernmost to overhaul Essex and builds a fort. All around her room were dolls She said she was devastated and If you are in need of chap- Flyer should be addressed to: Editor, Southernmost Flyer, that she had made. They were almost didn’t go to class at all. lain care, please call your chap- Public Affairs Office, Naval Air Nov. 20 the most interesting dolls I’d “When it came her turn to show lains at 305-293-2318, Naval Air Station, Box 9001, Key West, FL ever seen; each was very differ- the doll to the teacher, she had to Station Key West, or 305-292- 33040-9001. Copy can also be 1933 - Lt. Cmdr. Thomas G. W. Settle ent from the other. point out the break in the skirt. 8788, Coast Guard Sector Key e-mailed to jolene.scholl@ and Maj. Chester Fordney set a world “From what I gathered in talk- Doris felt for sure that the doll West. navy.mil. Telephone (305) 293-2425/2434. DSN 483- altitude record at 61,237 feet in a bal- 2425/2434. loon flight into the stratosphere at Deadline for all editorial copy Akron, Ohio. is 4 p.m. the Friday preceding publication. All articles must be submitted on disk in text format, Nov. 21 written in upper/lower case style. 1918 - U.S. battleships witness the sur- render 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. Nov. 17, 2017 • • 3 Briefly… GETTING READY FOR ‘SEASon’ 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 U.S.
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