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FRIDAY, JULY 27, 2018 EYE ON THE FLEET GREAT LAKES, ILLINOIS Vol . 18 no .30 WWW .CNIC .nAVY .MIL/KEYWEST NAVAL AIR STATION KEY WEST, FLORIDA An appointment missed by you is an appointment missed by 2 BY RODNEY FOUSHEE service to make it easier for by you is really missed by for patients to cancel their the next few months to Naval Hospital Jacksonville patients to cancel appoint- two,” said Cmdr. Valerie medical or dental appoint- allow patients to cancel or ments in time to allow Littlefield, NBHC Key ment in time to allow other reschedule their appoint- aval Branch Health another patient to take West’s officer-in-charge. patients to take their time ment via their smart Clinic Key West their slot. “This new phone remind- slot. We also plan to launch Nhas launched a new “An appointment missed er system makes it easier a text reminder system in see APPOINTMENTS page 5 (July 20, 2018) New Sailors celebrate after the comple- tion of their pass-in-review ceremony at Recruit Training Command . About 38,000 to 40,000 recruits graduate annually from the Navy’s only boot camp . U.S. Navy photos by MC2 Spencer Fling inside: NAVY COLLEGE New survey . 2 NGIS Award ceremony . 3 MWR U.S. Navy photo by MC3 Arnesia McIntyre Liberty program . 4 aval Air Station Key West military and civilian personnel participated in suicide prevention training at Boca Chica Field. During the CLASSIFIEDS training, Jochebed Swilley presented a video of Sailors helping each other out after they saw warning signs of suicide. Womankind job opening . 6 N TOP OF PAGE ONE: U .S . Navy Flight NAS Key West civilians, military conduct suicide prevention training Demonstration Squadron, the Blue Angels, C-130 BY MC3 ARNESIA MCINTYRE of extreme emotional pain tion. be aware of the warning quarter of this year, the transport aircraft, affection- NAS Key West Public Affairs caused by various factors. “Suicides have increased signs and to look out for military has had 80 suicide ately known as Fat Albert, Individuals who die by sui- this year,” said NAS Key each other. deaths in the active compo- flies over the crowd during uicide is a conscious cide often experience per- West Fleet and Family One out of every five sui- nent, 18 suicide deaths in the Pensacola Beach Air Show in Pensacola Beach, and deliberate end- sonal issues for which sui- Support social worker, cides in the United States the Reserves, and 23 sui- Florida . Sing of one’s own cide is seen as the best or, Jochebed Swilley. “It is involves a Service member life. It occurs as a result sometimes, the only solu- important for everyone to or veteran. For the first see SUICIDE page 3 2• •July 27, 2018 July 27, 2018 • • 3 people who can go through some character of God. NGIS AWARD CEREMONY Suicide tionship issues or depres- ‘Be strong and pretty excruciating times but We are reminding numerous continued from page 1 sion, but all of these have learn nothing. times in scripture that God is a common factor of produc- CHAPLAIN'S Great suffer- sovereign, trustworthy and will cide deaths in the National ing stress. Understanding courageous’ COmmaNDING OFFICER CORNER ing or trials can not forsake those that seek Him. Guard. and managing stress cannot drive some peo- In Joshua 1:9 it says “Have I not Capt. Bobby J. Baker There are no specific only help prevent suicides, an you think of a time of ple deeply into commanded you? Be strong and EXECUTIVE OFFICER demographics associated but can improve a person’s great suffering or trial God’s love but courageous. Do not be afraid; do Cmdr. Greg Brotherton with suicides, but there may overall quality of life. in your life? What did can convince oth- not be discouraged, for the Lord be warning signs that can Understanding suicidal C PUBLIC AFFAIRS OFFICER you learn and in what ways ers that a God of your God will be with you wher- be observed by those in con- issues and mental health Trice Denny July 27 did you grow through it? As we love cannot exist. ever you go.” tact with someone contem- is one of the first steps in 1917 - Construction of the Naval Aircraft all know wisdom can be listen- NAS Key West So what will Please come and join us on EDITOR plating suicide. Acting with- suicide prevention. Factory, Philadelphia is ordered to pro- ing to advice from others but Command Chaplain make the differ- Sundays at 10:30 a.m. this MC3 Arnesia McIntyre drawn, displaying decreased The Navy’s message for duce enough aircraft for Americas entry it can also include listening to Lt. Cmdr. ence? The nature Sunday we will be at the STAFF work performance, showing Suicide Prevention Month into World War I. what life itself tells you through Scott Mason of foolishness is Community Center on Sigsbee MC3 Arnesia McIntyre lack of focus or consuming is again “1 Small ACT.” This experience. to be “wise in Annex for worship service with increased amounts of alco- message promotes that sim- July 28 No one likes to suffer or have your own eyes.” There is a great our Praise Band and Children’s This newspaper is an authorized hol may be signs of someone ple, everyday actions of car- trials but they can grow in many temptation for those who suffer Church. Please visit our publication for members of the who needs help, but it is ing can save lives by using military service and their families. 1973 - Skylab 3 is launched. The mis- ways. It can break us of being to assume that because we can’t Facebook page (NAS Key West Its contents do not necessarily also possible a person will the Navy’s ACT (Ask Care sion is the second to the first U.S. overconfident, showing us our think of any good reason for this Chapel) for upcoming events. reflect the official views of the U.S. show little or no signs of Treat) bystander interven- manned space station. weaknesses, making us more suffering that God surely does If you are in need of Chaplain Government, the Department of suicide. tion model. sympathetic, helping us to be not have a good reason for it Care, please call your Chaplains Defense, or the U.S. Navy and do “The goal of Fleet and Throughout the month July 29 more resilient and dependent on either. If you cannot imagine a at 305-293-2318, Naval Air not imply endorsement thereof. family is to help reduce sui- of August, NAS Key West God. Of course this never hap- God who is infinitely wiser and Station Key West, or 305-292- The editorial content of this cides,” said Swilley. “We will be getting volunteers newspaper is prepared, edited 1920 - USS St. Louis (CA 20) is ordered pens overnight and definitely is more loving than you, then you 8788, Coast Guard Sector Key and provided by the Public Affairs are available to speak with to pose with posters demon- to Turkish waters to protect American not automatic. There are some will never be able to trust the West. Office of Naval Air Station Key anyone who may be feeling strating their commitment nationals and citizens during the Greco- West, Florida. Additional copy stressed or just need to talk to support every Sailor. The Turkish War (1919-1922). and photographs provided by U.S. Navy photo by MC3 Arnesia McIntyre to someone.” little things that we can do the readers of the Southernmost avy Gateway Inns & Suites recognized outstanding employees during an award ceremony at the Fly Navy There are many factors as shipmates, leaders and Navy College Program launches new survey Flyer should be addressed to: on Trumbo Point. NGIS Key West consists of 611 rooms in nine buildings spread over the three primary that may lead a person to family members every day July 30 Editor, Southernmost Flyer, NAS Key West Annexes.Their mission is to provide a professionally managed DOD lodging program that contemplate suicide such can make a big difference in Public Affairs Office, Naval Air N 1918 - Headquarters Company and BY ED BARKER tomer input on how we’re doing, internal processes to ensure we Station, Box 9001, Key West, FL contributes to and supports mission readiness. as financial problems, rela- the lives of others. Squadrons A, B, and C of the First NETPDC Public Affairs and we use the fleet feedback to are meeting Sailor’s high expec- 33040-9001. Copy can also be Marine Aviation Force arrive at refine the service delivery of the tations in keeping with CNP’s e-mailed to arnesia.r.mcintyre@ Brest, France, on board USS DeKalb he Navy College Program Navy College Virtual Education transformation guidance. Any navy.mil. Telephone (305) Briefly… 293-2425/2434. DSN 483- (ID #3010), as U.S. enters European (NCP) announced a Center,” he said. “By shortening Sailor, CONUS or OCONUS, can 2425/2434. Gift cards CSADD members Theater of World War I. Tnew, more efficient cus- the survey, we hope to increase use the survey link to provide Deadline for all editorial copy forms of ID are required; and DOD are invited to tomer service opinion survey participation while retaining key feedback.” is 4 p.m. the Friday preceding Navy Exchange Service sponsors must sign/digital- The Coalition of Sailors join the Southern Keys Car July 31 July 24, as part of the continu- information. One measure of NCP success publication. All articles must be Command and the Defense ly sign Form 1172 for all Against Destructive Club.