FRIDAY, JULY 17, 2009 EYE ON THE FLEET MIDDLE EAST CHINFO Merit Award Winner VOL. 20 NO. 21 WWW.CNIC.NAVY.MIL/KEYWEST NAVAL AIR STATION KEY WEST, FLORIDA Motorcycle training a mandatory safety measure FROM NAS KEY WEST PUBLIC AFFAIRS he Florida Keys are a popu- lar place to ride motorcycles, Tbut straight, flat roads, bor- dered by tropical blue waters, can’t camouflage the potential dangers. MIDDLE EAST (July With two motorcycle accidents here 5, 2009) - U.S. Navy during the Fourth of July week- explosive ordnance end, the need for extra emphasis disposal technicians on motorcycle safety and training demonstrate a course is paramount. of basic combat “While no one was seriously marksmanship with injured, the incidents drove home the M9 service pis- the purpose of motorcycle training,” tol during operation said NAS Key West Safety Manager Infinite Response 09. U.S. Navy photo by MC1 Ron Cooke. “Safety is all about train- Southernmost Flyer file photo Joseph W. Pfaff ing. Departments have to be intrusive Motorcyclists wait their turn during a military sportbike rider’s course at Trumbo Point last year. The Navy requires all military personnel to be properly trained on motorcycles and courses can be see SAFETY page 12 applied for at www.navymotorcyclerider.com. inside: DROWNING SORROWS?: ‘Feds Feed Families’ looking County officially declines How to help a friend who is having persis- Navy joint land use offer tent problems with to fatten up the food bank alcohol . 2 BY JAMES E. BROOKS those workshops, the BY MC2 RACHEL MCMARR NAS Key West Public Affairs Navy, the Department Officer SAFETY: Everyone can Southernmost Flyer of Defense’s Office of help by responding . 3 Economic Adjustment, he summer is heating up and hanks but no state of Florida and WATER WORLD: The so is the “Feds Feed Families” thanks. The Monroe Monroe County officials Keys are one of the Tfood drive campaign for chil- TCounty Board of introduced or com- biggest boating areas dren and families. The food drive will County Commissioners mented on the land in the world. Make it a be held through August. voted to decline a pro- planning tool, which safe one. 7 Last year’s campaign, “Fed by Feds,” posal by Naval Air uses a collaborative and gathered 2,200 pounds of food for Station Key West to cooperative process to OUTTA HERE: Drill to food banks, said Monroe County enter into a Joint Land identify conflicts and evacuate patients in Coordinator AW1 (AW/NAC) James U.S. Navy photo by MC3 Michael McNabb Use Study (JLUS) to help find workable solutions, Look for boxes like these in your work case of hurricanes Davis. This year’s campaign goal has manage compatible use then formulate recom- keeps us ready. .10 centers. They are the drop off points doubled, he added, because the cam- for canned items for the ‘Feds Feed development near local mendations to resolve paign will go on for a month longer military annexes, and them. TOP OF PAGE ONE: An Families’ food drive. Clear out your F/A-18C Hornet assigned than last year. pantry and donate to local charities by more specifically, the According to the to the “Stingers” of Strike Collection areas are at all depart- bringing in items for the boxes. Boca Chica air field. BOCC agenda descrip- Fighter Squadron (VFA) 113 ments around the bases and at the The Navy proposed tion of the rejection flies north to an Operation commissary on Sigsbee Park. a JLUS option during motion, Monroe County Enduring Freedom mission The campaign is asking for non- given to local food banks. two public meetings officials thought similar in Afghanistan to support coalition forces. perishable food items, especially baby For more information or to volun- with the city of Key West documents could be food and hygiene products such as teer, call Davis at 293-2415 or 293- and Monroe County shampoo, soap and toothpaste to be 2767. in February. During see LAND USE page 9 2 Southernmost Alcohol: How to help someone in trouble Flyer irst and foremost, keep others. They may be trying do are to show you care and in mind that an alco- to hide the feelings - such as provide emotional support. COMMANDING OFFICER Fhol problem is a medi- shame, guilt, inadequacy and Recovery can be a long process Capt. Steven Holmes cal condition that needs and resentment - caused by the with several relapses. Try to be EXECUTIVE OFFICER deserves treatment just like person’s drinking. If you stop patient and understanding. Cmdr. Michael Giardino any other medical problem. your enabling behavior, the It is not a personal or moral drinker has to face the conse- How-To Information: PUBLIC AFFAIRS OFFICER • Southernmost Flyer This Week in weakness and does not mean quences of his or her behav- Here are some suggestions for James E. Brooks the drinker is trying to cause ior. This may make him or her discussing a person’s alcohol EDITOR Naval History problems for you. more motivated to get help. problem: Trice Denny • Choose a time when the per- STAFF July 17, 2009 July 17, July 17 Learn as much as you can. Talk with the person about son is not drunk and the two Once you have recognized his or her alcohol use. of you are calm. The best MC2 Rachel McMarr 1898 - Santiago, Cuba surren- that the person has an alco- You do not need to wait until time is soon MC3 Michael McNabb ders to U.S. Naval forces. hol problem, learn as much as the drinker brings up his or after an alco- This newspaper is an authorized pub- you can about alcohol abuse her alcohol problem or hits hol-related lication for members of the military July 18 and dependence, how it can bottom. Since people with an problem has service and their families. Its contents affect families and friends of alcohol problem often deny occurred. do not necessarily reflect the official 1966 - Launch of Gemini 10 a drinker, and what treatment there is something wrong, • Express your views of the U.S. Government, the Department of Defense, or the U.S. with Lt. Cmdr. John W. Young options and support groups they may need someone else concern and Navy and do not imply endorsement as command pilot. Mission are available. to bring up the topic. Family NAS Key West be supportive. Command DAPA thereof. involved 43 orbits at an alti- and friends can do specific Do not criti- The appearance of advertising in this tude of 412.2 nautical miles If necessary, deal with your things to motivate an alco- MAC cize or blame newspaper, including inserts or supple- and lasted 2 days, 22 hours, and own denial of the problem. holic person to seek help. James Blagg the person. ments, does not constitute endorse- ment by the Department of Defense, 46 minutes. 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