FRIDAY, JUNE 19, 2009 EYE ON THE FLEET HOUSTON CHINFO Merit Award Winner VOL. 20 NO. 17 WWW.CNIC.NAVY.MIL/KEYWEST NAVAL AIR STATION KEY WEST, FLORIDA Dude, where’s my boat? BY TRICE DENNY MWR Director Timothy Southernmost Flyer Campbell. “This is a final remind- aval Air Station er,” he said. “This has Key West’s been an issue for the NSecurity and better part of the last Morale, Welfare and two years.” HOUSTON (June 12, Recreation (MWR) Campbell said that 2009): Lt. Cmdr. Chris Departments are warn- approximately 50 - 60 Cassidy is lowered into ing boat owners that boats remain in areas of a pool that simulates this is their last chance the base where they are zero gravity to train to move boats illegally not authorized, particu- astronauts for upcom- parked on base to a larly on Trumbo Point ing missions. Cassidy, proper storage location. and Sigsbee Park. a U.S. Navy SEAL, is a mission specialist Illegally parked or “The two worst spots on the upcoming mis- abandoned boats will are the C-1 hangar area sion STS-127 to the be towed and the own- at Trumbo Point and the U.S. Navy photo by Timothy Campbell International Space ers will be responsi- Naval Air Station Key West’s Security Department is arranging to tow boats illegally Station scheduled for ble for the costs, said see DUDE? page 9 parked on the base, such as this one at Sigsbee Park, on the curve by the Navy Lodge. next month. U.S. Navy photo by MC2 Dominique M. Lasco GET SMART US 1 ramp resurfacing at arrod Sadulski, author of “Achieving Boca Chica starts Monday JYour Educational inside: Goals While in Military FROM NAS KEY WEST by restricting them to PUBLIC AFFAIRS TROUBLED WATERS: Service - A Real Life non-peak hours, 9 a.m. Have safety in mind Approach,” stands - 4 p.m. and from 6 p.m. when swimming or next to his book dur- he Florida De- - 7 a.m. Monday through boating . 2 ing a book-signing partment of Friday and from 8 p.m. event at the Naval Air T Transportation - 6 a.m. Sunday through ALL-STAR BATTLE: The Station Key West Navy (FDOT) expects to Thursday. During lane Blue and Gold clashed Exchange on Sigsbee begin a new road proj- closures, motorists will be for Captain’s Cup . 8 Park Monday. Sadulski, ect at the U.S. 1 ramps guided through the work a Coast Guard reserv- to Boca Chica Monday. zone by warning signs, TIGHT MONEY: Navy ist, Broward County The purpose of the trained flagging person- reaches funding limit police officer and pro- project is primarily to nel, barricades and other for reenlistments . 9 fessor of criminal jus- resurface the roadway channelizing devices. tice at the University of and also includes wid- Helpful hints to guide TOP OF PAGE ONE: An Phoenix, achieved his ening the left and right you safely through the EA-6B Prowler assigned masters degree while shoulders of the ramps work zone: to the “Vikings” of Tactical Electronic Warfare Squadron in uniform and wrote by five feet, and add- • Give yourself a little (VAQ) 129 lands aboard the a book to help other ing new sod along the extra time to reach aircraft carrier USS Ronald service members to do length of the project. your destination. Reagan (CVN 76). the same. FDOT estimates the • Follow all signs posted The book can be project will take four within the construc- purchased at the NEX. months and cost an tion zone. Sadulski plans to do estimated $561,000. • Obey flagmen and another book signing in FDOT plans to han- the future. U.S. Navy photo by MC2 Rachel McMarr dle traffic lane closures see US 1 RAMP page 9 2 Southernmost Keeping your head above water Flyer BY APRIL PHILLIPS works against any abilities the against nature. You will get COMMANDING OFFICER Naval Safety Center Public Affairs swimmer might have. While all tired and drown.” Capt. Steven Holmes the hazards of swimming can’t Another important rule EXECUTIVE OFFICER hether you’re plan- be eliminated, there are smart is never to swim under the Cmdr. Michael Giardino ning to surf the decisions Sailors, Marines and influence of alcohol. Given the ocean waves, jump family members can make fact that many beach parties PUBLIC AFFAIRS OFFICER • Southernmost Flyer W This Week in in a lake, float down a lazy to minimize the danger. One include alcohol, it’s important James E. Brooks stream, or just cool off in a of the most important is to to make a plan to stay sober EDITOR Naval History kiddie pool, chances are good always swim with a buddy. if you’re going to be going Trice Denny your off-duty activities will “Don’t ever go to the beach in the water. Many of those lead you to a body of water by yourself and always be Sailors and Marines who’ve STAFF June 19, 2009 June 19, June 19 sometime this summer. familiarized with the area died in the water over the last MC2 Rachel McMarr Swimming is good exercise you’re going to,” said John few summers didn’t take this MC3 Michael McNabb 1944 - Battle of the Philippine and a great way to cool off on Williams, a recreation safety advice. This newspaper is an authorized pub- Sea begins (“The Marianas a hot afternoon. specialist at the Naval Safety “Most of the time, alcohol is lication for members of the military Turkey Shoot”). Last year during the period Center. a contributing factor in those service and their families. Its contents between Memorial Day and He also recommended tak- drowning mishaps,” Williams do not necessarily reflect the official Labor Day, only one per- ing advantage of the infor- said. views of the U.S. Government, the June 20 Department of Defense, or the U.S. son assigned to the Navy or mation Morale, Welfare and A trip to the ocean, lake or Navy and do not imply endorsement 1898 - U.S. forces occupied Marines died in a drowning Recreation (MWR) has to community pool is meant to thereof. Guam, which became first accident, and that was an Air offer. be a good time and there are The appearance of advertising in this colony of United States in the Force 2nd Lieutenant assigned “MWR has specifics on the many resources available to newspaper, including inserts or supple- Pacific. to a Navy command. This was beaches within a base com- help swimmers stay safe in the ments, does not constitute endorse- ment by the Department of Defense, down from summer 2007, plex and within the local area. water. the Navy, Naval Air Station Key West or June 21 when two Sailors and one They’ll also know any beaches The American Red Cross has Cooke Communications of the products Marine drowned. that are off-limits due to exces- an excellent Web site covering and services advertised. 1945 - Okinawa declared secure Most people assume Sailors sive dangers.” a wide variety of water-safety Everything advertised in this publica- tion shall be made available for pur- after most costly naval cam- and Marines know how to swim If, in spite of planning and tips. View their site at: www. chase, use or patronage without regard paign in history. United States - after all, they have to pass precaution, you find yourself redcross.org/services/hss/ to race, color, religion, sex, national ori- had 30 ships sunk and 223 rudimentary swimming tests in a dangerous rip current, tips/healthtips/safetywater. gin, age, marital status, physical handi- damaged, mostly from kami- in boot camp. However, often keeping a cool head can save html. cap, political affiliation or any other non- kaze attacks, with 5,000 dead it’s not their swimming ability, the day. The Naval Safety Center Web merit factor of the purchaser, user or patron. If a violation or rejection of this and 5,000 wounded, while the or lack thereof, that leads to “Stop struggling!” Williams site has additional safety infor- equal opportunity policy by an advertiser Japanese lost 100,000 dead. water mishaps. Swimmers who said. “Swim parallel to the mation on a variety of water is confirmed, the publisher shall refuse aren’t aware of the water depth shore until the tug dissipates. activities at: http://safetycen- to print advertising from that source until June 22 or underwater hazards are at If you try to swim against the ter.navy.mil/toolbox/swim- the violation is corrected. added risk. Naturally, alcohol rip tide, you are swimming ming/default.htm. The editorial content of this newspa- per is prepared, edited and provided 1865 - Confederate raider by the Public Affairs Office of Naval Shenandoah fires last shot of Air Station Key West, Florida. The sale Civil War in Bering Strait. 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