Southernmost Flyer July 1, 2016

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FRIDAY, JULY 1, 2016

Eye on the Fleet

atlantic ocean

VOL. 27 NO. 25

WWW.CNIC.NAVY.MIL/KEYWEST NAVAL AIR STATION KEY WEST, FLORIDA

NAS observes Monday holiday with annual beach bash From NAS Key West Public Affairs

(June 25, 2016) Sailors and Marines man the rails of the amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1) as it departs Naval Station Norfolk. Wasp is deployed with the Wasp Amphibious Ready Group to support maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th and 6th Fleet areas of operation.

U.S. Navy photo by MC3 Michael Molina

inside: ASF Congrats, graduate . . . . . . . 3 JEFF, YOLI Fair winds, friends . . . . . . . . 4 HURRICANE PREP Patient evacuation. . . . . . . . 7 REMINDER: All types of fireworks, including sparklers, are prohibited in housing and on all NAS Key West annexes.

TOP OF PAGE ONE: ABH3 Demarcus Robinson directs an MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter to land on the amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1).

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aval Air Station Key West’s offices and facilities will close Monday in observance of the Fourth of July holiday but the annual Bash at the Beach event will be open. The Navy Exchange,

however, is open from 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Most Morale, Welfare and Recreation facilities also will close for the holiday except for the following: • Navigator’s Bar: 11 a.m. - 7 p.m. • NGIS Front Desk: 24 hours • Navy Getaways Vacation Rentals: 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Use boating safety tips for holiday outings

• Sigsbee Marina: 7:45 a.m. - 5 p.m. • Trumbo Pool: 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. Sailors and DOD civilians can celebrate Independence Day at the Fourth of July Bash at the Beach on Truman Annex behind the Beach Patio Recreation Center. The family event, which is open to all MWR-

eligible patrons, runs from 5 - 8 p.m. Family activities include water inflatables, games, food and drinks, and more. All carnival games are free but the food and beverages are sold to support a military command fundraiser. An ATM won’t be available, so patrons are encouraged to bring cash.

After the event, everyone is invited to Truman Beach to watch the Rotary Club of Key West fireworks display. Patrons should bring blankets or chairs to sit on while watching the display. Don’t bring fireworks as they are prohibited on all NAS Key West annexes. For more information, call (305) 293-2682.

pride in service

From NAS Key West Public Affairs

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he Fourth of July holiday is the highest boating traffic weekend of the summer and safe practices can determine whether the holiday is memorable in a good - or bad - way. In 2015, the U.S. Coast Guard counted 4,158 accidents that involved 626 deaths, 2,613 injuries and approximately $42 million dollars of damage to property as a result of recreational boating accidents. The majority of those killed were the victims of drowning; of that number 85 percent weren’t wearing a life jacket. “Life jackets are designed for a boater’s recreational water activity - from inflatable belt-packs for standup paddle boarders to form-fitting vests for PWC riders,” said Rachel Johnson, executive director of the National Safe Boating Council, the lead organization of the Wear It! campaign. Life jackets may be inherently buoyant - using foam or other buoyant materials to see boating page 3

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U.S. Navy photo by MC2 Cody Babin

avy veteran Michael Williams reflects on his experiences as a gay Sailor aboard USS Elrod (FFG 55) and USS Bataan (LHD 5), telling the audience at first he was worried but instead found acceptance, support and friendship. Williams, who served from 2011 2015, said his Navy experience gave him strength and focus on what he could accomplish in life. Williams and Key West Business Guild Director Matt Hon spoke during Naval Air Station Key West’s Multicultural Heritage Committee’s LGBT Pride Month Celebration Thursday on Boca Chica Field.


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