FRIDAY, JAn . 5, 2018 Eye on the Fleet ARABIAN GULF

Vol . 18 no . 1 WWW .CNIC .nAVy .MIL/KEYWEST NAVAL AIR STATION , damages estimated at $101 million; repair work continues

By Jolene Scholl The storm, whose eye that make up NAS Key and replacement, re-secur- tractor that arrived imme- Southernmost Flyer came ashore over Cudjoe West, the Contingency ing of building envelope and diately after the storm to Key, brought up to Category Engineering Response interior building tear out address all repairs. It is aval Facilities En- 4 winds over the Lower Team identified hurricane and dry out. The most nota- estimated facility repairs (Dec . 30, 2017) Chief of gineering Com- Keys, with the hardest hit damage in 192 facilities ble facility affected by the will continue deep into Naval Operations Adm . Nmand has been areas in Big Pine Key and totaling an estimated $101 storm was the ‘Fly Navy’ 2018. John Richardson address- working around the clock Marathon. In Key West, million,” according to Lt. transient lodging facility, What is complete is the es the crew of the aircraft to restore and rehabilitate high winds downed trees, John Nurthen, assistant which suffered an estimat- removal of 80 vessels that carrier USS Theodore the facility damage suf- damaged roofs and sank public works officer. ed $11 million in damage.” sank or came ashore on Roosevelt (CVN 71) . fered from Hurricane Irma vessels. “The majority of the NAVFAC is working with Theodore Roosevelt and Sept. 10. “Of the 355 facilities repairs include roof repair a global contingency con- see IRMA page 6 its carrier strike group are deployed to the U .S . 5th Fleet area of operations in support of maritime secu- Warriors here Back to work rity operations . U.S. Navy photo by MC3 Spencer Roberts for annual ride

By Jolene Scholl Southernmost Flyer inside: aval Air Station Key West and MLK the Key West Promoting civil rights. . . . . 2 N Area Chief Petty Officers ASIST Association will welcome Preventing suicide...... 3 the Wounded Warrior Project’s Soldier Ride, BRIEFLY which takes off Saturday Community events ...... 3 morning from Boca Chica Field bound for Key West. MWR Wounded warriors have Have some fun...... 4, 5 been making the ride here since 2005 and, according to TOP OF PAGE ONE: organizers, Key West con- ABH3 Paul Clarke, assigned tinues to be one of the more to the amphibious assault popular destinations. ship USS America (LHA 6), The riders will gather at signals an AV-8B Harrier the CPO Mess for break- assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) fast and recognitions before U.S. Navy photo by MC2 Cody Babin 161 (Reinforced) to lift off heading out about 10:30 quadrons assigned to Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 9 began arriving Friday at Naval Air Station Key West’s from the flight deck . a.m. for Key West. They Boca Chica Field for training. The air wing, attached to USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74), is here for their end their ride, which takes SStrike Fighter Advanced Readiness Program, which prepares the ‘Shogun Team’ for deployment. Aircraft include F/A-18E/F Super Hornets from NAS Lemoore, California, EA-18G Growlers from NAS Whidbey Island, see ride page 5 Washington, and E-2C/D Hawkeyes from NAS Point Mugu, California. 2• •Jan. 5, 2018 MLK poster promotes continued effort for equality

From Defense Equal Opportunity Management Commanding Officer Institute Capt. Bobby J. Baker Executive Officer n observance of the 2018 Cmdr. Greg Brotherton Martin Luther King Jr. PUBLIC AFFAIRS OFFICER Iholiday, the Defense Equal Trice Denny Opportunity Management Institute (DEOMI) has pro- EDITOR Jan. 5 Jolene Scholl duced original artwork avail- 1798 - Secretary of Navy Benjamin able for download at www. STAFF Stoddert sends in his first annual report deomi.org. MC2 Cody Babin to Congress, requesting naval forces be Martin Luther King Jr. Day This newspaper is an authorized increased. is a federal holiday marking his publication for members of the birthday. It is observed on the military service and their families. Jan. 6 third Monday of January each Its contents do not necessarily year, around the time of King’s reflect the official views of the U.S. 1942 - Japanese capture 11 Navy nurs- birthday, Jan. 15. This year, the Government, the Department of Defense, or the U.S. Navy and do es in Manila, Philippines. They served “Martin Luther King Jr. Day of not imply endorsement thereof. most of their internment at Los Baños Service” coincides with his birth- The editorial content of this before being liberated in February 1945. day - Jan. 15, 2018. newspaper is prepared, edited The poster concept focuses and provided by the Public Affairs Office of Naval Air Station Key on the Edmund Pettus Bridge, Jan. 7 West, Florida. Additional copy Selma, Alabama, which was and photographs provided by 1960 - The Navy conducts its first pad the site of “Bloody Sunday,” on the readers of the Southernmost launch of the guided Polaris A1 missile March 7, 1965. It was there that Flyer should be addressed to: at Cape Canaveral, Florida. The missile state and local lawmen attacked Editor, Southernmost Flyer, Public Affairs Office, Naval Air flies 900 miles. civil rights demonstrators as Station, Box 9001, Key West, FL they attempted to march from 33040-9001. Copy can also be Jan. 8 Selma to the state capital. e-mailed to jolene.scholl@ The quote showcased on the navy.mil. Telephone (305) 293-2425/2434. DSN 483- 1963 - Destroyer Benjamin Stoddert poster is from King’s address at peaceful social change. King’s only non-president memorial- 2425/2434. (DDG 22) is launched. A veteran of the the Youth March for Integrated unfinished movement toward ized on the National Mall in Deadline for all editorial copy Vietnam War, she is decommissioned in Schools on April 18, 1959: “Make equality can be achieved by our Washington, D.C. is 4 p.m. the Friday preceding December 1991. a career of humanity. Commit united, enduring efforts. While He is honored and remem- publication. All articles must be yourself to the noble struggle others were advocating for free- bered in hundreds of statues, submitted on disk in text format, written in upper/lower case style. Jan. 9 for civil rights. You will make dom by “any means necessary,” parks, streets, squares, church- a greater person of yourself, a including violence, King used es and other public facilities 1918 - The Naval Overseas Tran- greater nation of your country the power of words and acts of around the world as a leader sportation Service, now the Military and finer world to live in.” nonviolent resistance, such as whose teachings are increasing- Sealift Command, is established to carry The national recurring theme protests, grassroots organizing, ly relevant to the cargo during World War I. of this holiday is “Remember! and civil disobedience to achieve In 1964, at 35 years old, King Celebrate! Act! A day on … seemingly-impossible goals. became the youngest person to Jan. 10 not a day off.” It calls upon He is the only non-president win the Nobel Peace Prize. He the American people to engage to have a national holiday dedi- was assassinated on April 4, 2009 - Aircraft carrier USS George H. in public service and promote cated in his honor, and is the 1968, in Memphis, Tennessee. W. Bush (CVN 77) is commissioned.

Jan. 11 1900 - During the Philippine In- surrection, the gunboat Princeton, commanded by H. Knox, takes posses- sion of the Bataan Island group in the Philippines. Jan. 5, 2018 • • 3 ASIST class set Wounded Warrior route

From NAS Key West Religious Ministries

aval Air Station Key West’s Religious NMinistries Department is hosting Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST) Jan. 17 - 18 in Bldg. 48, the Coast Guard Sector Key West Training Room. ASIST is a two-day interac- tive workshop in suicide pre- vention. ASIST teaches par- ticipants to recognize when someone may have thoughts of suicide and work with them to create a plan that will sup- port their immediate safety. Although ASIST is widely used by healthcare providers, participants don’t need any formal training to attend the Illustration provided by Key West Military Affairs Committee workshop - anyone 16 or older can learn and use the ASIST he Wounded Warrior participants depart Boca Chica Field about 10:30 a.m. and will ride along U.S. 1 to Key West. From the model. The program is free. For Triangle they will turn right onto North Roosevelt Boulevard, riding to White Street and turning right. They will then turn left onto more information, call the NAS TEaton Street. They will ride to Simonton, turn right and then turn left onto Front Street and left onto . They will ride Key West Chaplain’s Office at up Duval to Truman Avenue, turning left toward Bayview Park. They will turn right at White Street, left on Virginia Street and then onto 305-293-2318 or email leonel. Jose Marti Drive. The community celebration at Bayview Park is scheduled to begin around 11:30 a.m. The community is encouraged to [email protected]. line the streets and show support for riders as the pass. Briefly…

CPOA hosts run 20 in the Lower Keys Medical Center 305-809-3883, or email pnavarro@ board room. cityofkeywest-fl.gov. The Key West Area Chief Petty The meeting is open to those with Officers Association presents the “8 MS and their caregivers. For more Join MCHC Miler” run Feb. 17 at the CPOA Mess information, please call Sandi at 305- on Boca Chica Field. 396-7553. The Multicultural Heritage Job Title: T-Line The run begins at 7 a.m. Committee is looking for more people - Registration is $20, which includes Sailors and DOD civilians - to join the Hometown: Atlanta City celebrates MLK a medal and bib. Register through organization. The MCHC meets every Prior Duty Stations: USS Paypal: keywestcpoawaysand- Key West’s Martin Luther King cel- Thursday at noon in Bldg. A-324 con- Carl Vinson (CVN 70) [email protected]. Registration for ebration is from noon - 4 p.m. Jan. 15 ference room, Boca Chica Field. Hobbies: Fishing, the Virtual Race is $25; ensure your at Willie Ward/Nelson English Parks, For more information, email PRC basketball. address is noted in Paypal payment located on the corner of Catherine Michael Dees at michael.dees@navy. as medal, bib and pins will be mailed and Thomas streets. The event, which mil. Most Interesting Experience: to you. includes free food, drinks and activi- Snorkeling in Dubai. ties for children, is open to the public. CSADD seeks members Future Plans: Become a MS group meets The MLK March follows the cel- registered nurse. ABH3 ebration. For more information, The Coalition of Sailors Against Giovanni Quinones The Multiple Sclerosis Support call Portia Navarro, Key West city Group will meet at 10:30 a.m. Jan. manager executive administrator, at see briefly page 5 4• •Jan. 5, 2018 MWR Update

Outdoor movie Wednesday: Garden Step- Beachside Grill on Weekend, contact Maria for change without notice. 5:30 - 6:15 p.m. Cycling ping Stone, 6 - 8 p.m. : 9 a.m. - 5 details at 305-797-4468. Call 305-293-2480 for more Rhythm Ride (BCCS) The Community Rec- Jan. 17: Tin Can Lantern, p.m. daily information. 6:30 - 7:45 p.m. Yoga (SCC) reation Outdoor Movie 6 - 8 p.m. Fly Away Café at Exercise classes Current fitness schedule: Tuesday Jan. 20 is Spider-Man Jan. 24: 3D Butterfly Navigator’s on Boca Chica: Monday 4:30 - 5:15 p.m. HIIT (SCC) Homecoming (PG-13). The Painting, 6 - 9 p.m. 10 a.m. - 7 p.m., Monday The fitness center on 6:30 - 7:45 p.m. Yoga Wednesday movie shows at 6:30 p.m. at - Friday; 10 a.m. - 5 Boca Chica has returned to (Sigsbee Community Center) 10:30 - 11:15 a.m. Cardio Sunset Lounge on Sigsbee Pickleball p.m., Saturday - Sunday; regular hours: 5 a.m. - 8:30 Tuesday Tone (SCC) Park. Navigator’s Bar is open 11 p.m. Monday - Friday and 9 5:30 - 6:15 p.m. Cycling 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. Cycling The movie is free and Open pickleball is from a.m. - 9 p.m. daily a.m. - 4 p.m. Saturday and (Boca Chica Cycling Center) Power Hour (BCCS) open to all MWR authorized 9:30 - 10:30 a.m. Mondays Sunset Lounge on Sigsbee Sunday. All fitness class- Thursday Thursday patrons. Enjoy the Sunset on the Sigsbee Tennis Park: - 10 p.m., Wednesday es are free to authorized 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. Cardio 10:30 - 11:30 a.m. Gentle Lounge Kids’ Menu and Courts. Pickleball is a rac- - Sunday patrons and are designed Caliente (SCC) Yoga (SCC) dinner specials. Popcorn, quet sports that combines for all fitness levels, from The new fitness schedule 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. Cardio candy and light-up toys will the elements of badminton, ‘Healthiest Nut’ beginner to advanced. begins Jan. 16: be sold for $1 each (cash tennis and ping-pong. Schedule is subject to Monday see mwr page 5 only). For more information The Boca Chica Fitness Please, no outside food or call 305-293-2480 or email Center and the Airlanes beverages. Bring a chair to [email protected]. Grill is teaming up to sup- enjoy front row lawn seat- port you in the New Year. ing. For additional details, Explore the Keys Start 2018 off right with call or text 305-563-0364. the new incentive pro- MWR Community gram: the Heathiest Nut. Navigator’s music Recreation is offering The program starts Jan. a number of events each 16. To register and sched- Navigator’s Bar at the month that offer the oppor- ule a baseline evaluation, Boca Chica Marina has tunity to explore Key West call 305-293-2480 or email live entertainment during and other sites. All trans- [email protected]. the season from 6 – 9 p.m. portation departs from the For additional details, call Sigsbee Community Center Single Sailor 305-293-2468 or visit www. across from the dog park. NavyMWRKeyWest.com/ To reserve your seat, The Liberty Program events make payment at the offers events and activities Saturday: B-Man&Mi- Ticket & Travel Office on for single or unaccompanied Shell . For pricing E-6 and below. Follow on Jan. 13: Roger Jokela and more event details call Facebook at www.Facebook. Jan. 20: Island Time Band 305-563-0364 or visit www. com/MWRLibertyKeyWest Jan. 26: Tom Taylor NavyMWRKeyWest.com/ or register for text updates events by texting request to 305- Craft Night Jan. 13: Big Pine Flea 797-4468. Market shuttle, 8 a.m. - 2 The following are sched- MWR Community p.m. uled activities for January: Recreation offers a num- Jan. 14: Saturday - Kayaking, ber of craft nights at the Seafood “Key West” Shuttle, Lazy Dog $15 at 10 a.m. Sigsbee Community Center 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. Registration deadline is each month. All supplies Jan. 27: Miami Zoo Trip, Friday. are provided and patrons 7:30 a.m. - 8 p.m. Sunday - Smoothie bar, are welcome to bring their Barracks Common Room favorite beverages. Most Dining open 116, Bldg. 1351, at 10 a.m. activities are open to chil- Sunday - Locals’ Free dren unless stated. The following MWR din- Day, explore local attrac- To register, make full ing options are available: tions: Key West Aquarium, payment at the Tickets & Airlanes Grill on Boca Shipwreck Museum, Conch Travel Office on Sigsbee Chica: 6:30 a.m. - 3 p.m., Tour Train and more. Park. Monday - Friday Feb. 2, 3, and 4 - Adventure Jan. 5, 2018 • • 5

Ride Golf Tournament fundrais- along the streets of Key Committee, which organiz- continued from page 1 er in December. West. es the Key West activities This week at FFSC Riders will travel U.S. 1 to Supporters are encour- for the riders. the Triangle and right onto aged to arrive early for the A Red, White and Blue Welcome Aboard them through Old Town, North Roosevelt Boulevard. welcoming ceremony at the Community Ride starts at Tuesday, 8 - 9 a.m., FFSC then about 11:30 a.m. to the Unlike previous years, the memorial so they have an Bayview Park 12:45 p.m. Participants will be introduced to the community Vietnam Living Memorial group will bypass Palm opportunity to meet and Supporters can ride with and given community and base resources to help them at Bayview Park. A ceremo- Avenue because of resurfac- talk to the warriors. the warriors around Key adjust to their new area with minimal stress and maxi- ny follows their arrival. ing work. Their first turn is NAS Key West West, stopping at historic mum success. Register with Amanda Slater at 305-293- The CPOA will pres- at White Street. A map of Commanding Officer Capt. military sites, before ending 2766 or email [email protected]. ent the Wounded Warrior the ride is on page 3. Bobby Baker will join at the Truman Little White Project a check for $8,966 to Residents and visitors other local military lead- house for a closing cere- Ombudsman Assembly support the ride, according are encouraged to line the ership greeting the riders, mony and reception. There to Lisa Patrocky, co-chair streets and show their as will Key West Mayor is a suggested $20 dona- Wednesday, 5:30 - 7 p.m., FFSC of this organization’s 8th appreciation for the war- Craig Cates and members tion, which supports the A local assembly provides an excellent forum for shar- Annual Wounded Warrior riors as they make ride of Key West Military Affairs Wounded Warrior Project. ing community matters affecting the well-being of the command family members.

Briefly Basic Money Management continued from page 1 Thursday, 1 - 2 p.m., FFSC Take charge of your finances by learning how to man- Destructive Decisions is age home and personal finances, plan a budget and currently looking for new scale back on expenses, deal with debt and negotiate members. Meetings are with creditors and save a few dollars for a rainy day. every Tuesday at 2 p.m. Register with Dave Patrocky at 305-293-3770 or email in the Air Ops Conference [email protected]. Room. CSADD a peer-to- peer mentorship program FFSC offers many services including deployment sup- focusing on volunteerism port, relocation assistance, family employment readi- and educating our young ness, life skills education, personal financial manage- Sailors on the importance of ment, crisis incident response and training, sexual good decision making. assault prevention and response, ombudsman support, For more information, transition assistance management, family advocacy e-mail AZCS (AW) Amy- and professional counseling. For more information or to Shirelle Santos at amy- request services, call 305-293-4408 or visit the center at [email protected]. 804 Sigsbee Rd., Sigsbee Park.

MWR NavyMWRKeyWest.com/jobs. continued from page 4 MWR Website Caliente (SCC) MWR has a new website and APP that Friday provides our patrons with a full list of 10 - 11 a.m. Beach Yoga (Boca Chica facilities, programs, services and current Marina). Last Friday of the month, employment opportunities. January - March Visit www.navymwrkeywest.com to find out what MWR has to offer: restau- Job opportunities rants and bars, sports and fitness, child care, leisure recreation, pool and splash There are currently a number of open parks, special events, gear rentals, mari- positions within MWR and NGIS. There is nas, lodging, discounted attraction tickets an urgent need for full time and flex Child and more. Visit your Apple or Android app Care Workers and Housekeepers but many store and search for: NavyMWR Key West. other positions available. Also visit Facebook and Twitter “NAS For a full list of open positions and Key West MWR.” For information, 3mail a PDF application form visit www. [email protected]. 6• •Jan. 5, 2018

Irma for dry camping only. ties damaged by Irma are continued from page 1 “We are requiring reser- getting closer to re-open- vations now for the camp- ing, including the Child ground,” said MWR Director Development Center and Navy property. Tim Campbell. In the past, the Fly Navy building. Naval Facility camping was on a first- Although a date hasn’t Engineering Command, come, first served basis. been determined, Campbell Southeast, began the recov- “There will be a limit expects the work to be com- ery process Oct. 4 and had at some point … we are pleted this month. the vessels placed in a stor- working on the layout,” he There are no dates yet for age area on Truman Annex added. The stay is limited repairs at other facilities, by Oct. 15. Owners were to 30 days but recreational like the Airlanes Bowling notified by certified mail campers have an opportu- Center and Boca Chica and were given 45 days to nity to renew their stay for Fitness Center, which sus- remove their vessels. up to 180 days. tained major roof damage. Of the 80 that came over- Work also continues aground or sank on or along flow campgrounds remain to restore power to the the shorelines of Trumbo, closed, although Campbell boat slips at Boca Chica and Sigsbee noted that camp hosts have Marina. Vacation Rentals Park, 28 were claimed. The moved to the site to help on Trumbo Point remain remaining vessels were with the remaining cleanup closed to recreational use as barged to a salvage yard for and layout. some units were damaged disposal in early December. “We expect to open and others are housing mili- Morale, Welfare and Re- Trumbo in the next couple tary and civilian employees creation opened its Sigsbee of weeks.” whose homes were dam- Park campgrounds Dec. 27 Other MWR facili- aged in the hurricane. NAS Classifieds

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