Southernmost Flyer - May 1, 2015

FRIDAY, MAY 1, 2015

Eye on the Fleet

NORFOLK, Virginia

VOL. 26 NO. 18

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

JIATF South welcomes new director at Change of Command From NAS Key West Public Affairs

(April 21, 2015) Turkish army Maj. Gen. Salih Sevil, deputy chief of staff of resources and management for Supreme Allied Commander Transformation, is greeted

by Capt. Larry Getz, executive officer of the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3), as the NATO Resource Policy and Planning Board arrives for a tour.

U.S. Navy photo by MC1 Stephen Oleksiak

inside: IN DEMAND Spouse perspectives. . . . . . 2 DEATH MARCH Remember Bataan. . . . . . . . 4 ALL NIGHTER Softball champs . . . . . . . . . . 6 NEVER ENDS Walk in their shoes. . . . . . . . 7 TOP OF PAGE ONE: An MH-60R Sea Hawk helicopter assigned to the Vipers of Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSL) 48, detachment 3, launches from the flight deck of the guided-missile cruiser USS Vicksburg (CG 69).

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oast Guard Rear Adm. Christopher Tomney relieved Coast Guard Rear Adm. Stephen Mehling as director of Joint Interagency

Task Force South in a ceremony Thursday at Tennessee Williams Theatre.

Tomney’s most recent Tomney assignment

Sailors take a walk for SAAP

was as assistant commandant for Intelligence and Crim-inal Investigations, where he oversaw more than 1,200 professionals and was accountable for the service’s intelligence programs, including counterintelligence, cyber, criminal

investigations and cryptology.

Tomney graduated from the Coast Guard Academy in 1986 with a Bachelor of Science degree in marine science. He earned a Master of Science degree in strategic Iintelligence from

the Defense Intelligence College and completed a federal executive fellowship at the Brookings Institution, where he was awarded the Brookings Certificate in Public Leadership. see tomney page 8

WALL RAISING EXPERIENCE

By Jolene Scholl Southernmost Flyer

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ailors of both genders stepped into wedges and highheeled shoes Thursday for the “Walk a Mile in His or Her Shoes” event, which capped April’s Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month.

Activities ranged from educational training to entertaining performances by members of Naval Air Station Key West’s Coalition of Sailors Against Destructive Decisions.

The walk started at the Sigsbee Community Center and wound around the Youth Center, past the ball fields and then by the Commissary. At see walk page 3

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U.S. Navy photo by Jolene Scholl

ontractors began raising the walls Tuesday on the new NAS Key West Fire and Emergency Services’ aircraft crash/rescue and fire station at Boca Chica Field. The concrete for the walls - 67 of them - was laid on site. The station is scheduled for completion in 2016.

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Somebody love me

W May 1 1951 - During the Korean War, AD-4 Skyraiders from Squadron VA-195, USS Princeton (CV 37), attack Hwachon Dam using aerial torpedoes.

May 2 1945 - Hospital Apprentice Robert Bush administers aid to a wounded Marine officer and fires back at the Japanese at the same time during a battle at Okinawa. For this, he earns a Medal of Honor.

May 3 1949 - The Navy executes its first firing of a high altitude Viking rocket at White Sands, New Mexico.

May 4 1961 - Cmdr. Malcolm Ross and Lt. Cmdr. Victor Prather Jr. ascend to more than 110,000 feet in two hours in Strato-Lab 5.

May 5 1961 - Cmdr. Alan Shepard Jr. makes the first U.S. manned space flight. USS Lake Champlain (CVS 39) recovers his capsule.

May 6 1916 - The first ship-to-shore radio telephone voice conversation was held onboard USS New Hampshire (B 25) off the Virginia Capes, Virginia.

May 7 1945 - Gen. Afred Jodl, Chief of the German General Staff, signs the unconditional surrender of the Third Reich.

ho doesn’t want to be loved? I think being loved is one of those few things that human beings need to survive.

Some may argue that love isn’t as essential as much as food, water and shelter, but I think to live a healthy life we all need to feel loved. What do we have when we are not loved?

Loneliness. And this is one of the most challenging emotions to deal with - feeling alone.

And why is it that we can feel alone in a big city, or that we can feel alone while underway with our shipmates, or walking down the crowed Duval Street?

As I’ve grown, I’ve come to realize the feeling of love in a loving relationship really isn’t about getting something, or having someone do things to and for me. It is about what I do for others, and not necessarily to and for the person that loves me.

My mother loves me and what makes her happy is seeing me live my life well. Seeing me serving others makes her happy and proud. Her expectation for me is to live responsibly and respectfully and to care for others.

When I live my life that way, I

respect the love she has for me. I do those things and live my life that way because I honor the love from my mother and I know that living a life in this way makes her happy and proud.

It is a bit odd to think that loving others leads to a feeling of being loved, but it does.

When we love and care and give to others we are engaging with and honoring the love that comes to each of us from the creator of the universe.

We are given life, food, water and shelter. The beauty of creation surrounds us.

We are touched by minimiracles regularly. We are loved by God, who also has hopes and expectations that we, too, will love one another, care for those who suffer or weep and protect the universe that supports and sustains all life.

When we live our life that way, caring for others and our planet, we experience fulfillment and joy.

Love is giving not receiving.

When we expect something in return, whether recognition or a debt to be repaid, we really have given nothing at all. It is good to give when asked but it is better

to give when not asked; and the joy of finding a need that you can fulfill is greater than the giving itself. It is in loving others that we really experience the love that God has for us.

“God is love, and those who abide in love abide in God, and God abides in them. Love has been perfected among us in this: That we may have boldness on the day of judgment, because as he is, so are we in this world. There is no fear in love, but perfect love casts out fear; for fear has to do with punishment, and whoever fears has not reached perfection in love. We love because he first loved us.

Those who say, ‘I love God,’ and hate their brothers or sisters, are liars; for those who do not love a brother or sister whom they have seen, cannot love God whom they have not seen. The commandment we have from him is this: Those who love God must love their brothers and sisters also.” (1 John 4:17-21) If you are looking for a faith community, you are welcome to join us at the 10:30 a.m. Sunday services at Truman Annex Chapel. If you would like to speak to a chaplain, call (305) 293-2318 for Naval Air Station Key West or (305) 292-8788 for the Coast Guard. May you know the joy of loving and being loved and never feel alone again.

Commanding Officer Capt. Steven P. McAlearney Executive Officer Cmdr. Pornchai Davidson PUBLIC AFFAIRS OFFICER Trice Denny EDITOR Jolene Scholl STAFF MC1 Brian Morales This newspaper is an authorized publication for members of the military service and their families. Its contents do not necessarily reflect the official views of the U.S. Government, the Department of Defense, or the U.S. Navy and do not imply endorsement thereof.

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Telephone (305) 293-2027/2434. DSN 4832027/2434.

Deadline for all editorial copy is 4 p.m. the Friday preceding publication. All articles must be submitted on disk in text format, written in upper/lower case style.

Take advantage of job, education opportunities while in paradise

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s a military spouse, you ognize that military spouses are have a unique opportu- a great work force. The reputanity to discover many tion of military spouses is they new places and Key West is are responsible, one of those unique places hard-working, that has something special for on-time and honeveryone. est.

For many of us that “some“I have thing” includes finding employreceived more ment. than a dozen Key West has a number of calls from employment opportunities, employers wantmost of which are related to ing to advertise in the tourism. Local businesses rec-

‘Southernmost Flyer’ just so that can get applications from military spouses,” said SMF Editor Jolene Scholl.

“Most say they had a great experience with a previous military spouse who moved to a new duty station and now they only want to hire military spouses,” she added.

Employers also call Dave Patrocky at Fleet and Family Support Center with employment opportunities. He can be

reached at (305) 293-4408, ext.

19. In Key West, the Career Source South Florida has job listings and can be reached at (305) 292-6762.

If you’re trying to find a position with the federal government, visit www.usajobs.gov.

FFSC offers support with a class on how to build and write a resume so that it is competitive. The center also offers see spouse page 3

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Military youngsters, parents connect through website From NAS Key West School Liaison Officer

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ilitary Kids Connect at www. militarykidsconnect.dcoe.mil, is an online website for the military family. The site is divided into sections for children, tweens, teens, parents, caregivers and teachers.

MKC provides informative activities, fun games, helpful videos and an online community that builds and reinforces the understanding, resilience and coping skills of military children.

The website is a good resource for all military parents, including those who homeschool. The site has lesson plans and engag-

ing activities that focus on helping children cope with the military lifestyle. Some topics discussed include holding onto memories, preparing during the final countdown to an anticipated event, and addressing similarities and differences between the U.S. and a country where a family may be stationed.

The site also has a printable “Heroes Activity Book” that incorporates all of the branches of the military, including the Coast Guard.

If you are moving and would like a hard copy of this activity book for your child to use during your move, call School Liaison Officer at (786) 691-7187 or by emailing yolanda. eldred@navy.mil.

A Sun Downer First

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U.S. Navy photo by MC1 (SW/AW) Brian Morales

S3 Ashley Gibson, assigned to the Sun Downers of Fighter Squadron Composite (VFC) 111, places the cover on AWFCM (AW/NAC) Billy Mason during his frocking ceremony at Sigsbee Park April 23. Mason is the first senior chief selected for advancement at VFC-111 since its commissioning Nov. 1, 2006.

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orale, Welfare and Recreation and the Fleet and Family Support Center host the annual Military Spouse

Hometown: Ponce, Puerto Rico Prior Duty Stations: Naval Security Force Diego, Garcia; Naval Undersea Warfare Center Atlantic Undersea Test and Evaluation Center, Bahamas.

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Hobbies: Basketball and video games.

Most Interesting Experience: Having lunch with MCPON Rick West.

MA1 (SW) Miguel Maldonaldo

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Appreciation brunch to laud military spouses Job Title: Master-at-arms

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the end of the walk, participants were treated to a barbecue.

Naval Air Station Key West Sexual Assault Response Coordinator Angelina Marcano and Sexual Assault Prevention

Appreciation Brunch and Bingo from 10:30 a.m. 2 p.m. Saturday at the Sigsbee Community Center.

The annual event is in recognition of national Military Spouse Appreciation Day,

May 8. This is a free event with limited seating and reservations are made on a first-come, first-served basis.

Military spouses may register at FFSC or by calling (305) 293-4410.

Response Officer ETC Latoya Blaine donned high heels to lead the walk.

Only three others - AC2 Hector Vicioso, CS2 Phillip Harrison and Coast Guard Sector Key West Cmdr.

Clint Prindle chose to make the walk in heels or wedges.

All three said the walk in heels was to show sup-

port for the female victims of sexual assault. All three also observed that walking the distance on pavement was painful.

“I have a lot of respect for people who walk in heels,” said Vicioso after the walk.

“Wearing heels should be sport,” he added.

See photos of the walk on

the Family Employment Readiness Program to assist spouses.

Morale, Welfare and Recreation posts all its jobs at navymwr.org and locally at the Naval Air Station Key West MWR administrative office, Bldg. A-711, Boca Chica Field. The phone number there is (305) 293-2518.

The Key West Citizen has a classified section listing local employment opportunities. The Citizen can be found in print and online at www.keysnews. com.

Some “help wanted’”positions require a college diploma.

Fortunately, the military has recognized that spouses need college opportunities just as much as the active duty military member.

The military member can use Tuition Assistance and assign his or her Post 911 GI Bill benefits to a spouse or child, said NAS Key West Command Career Counselor NCC Tom Butler.

Having the opportunity to pursue your passion is a gift, why not take that first step while in paradise? No matter if it is going back to school or finding a part-time or full-

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EARTH DAY CELEBRATION

BBC News Upcoming Life Works Events The following LifeWorks programs are open to BBC residents only.

Pilates Monday, 9 - 9:45 a.m., Trumbo basketball court.

Cinco de Mayo Salsa/Chips Day Tuesday, noon - 5 p.m., BBC office.

Mother’s Day Craft Wednesday, 3:30 - p.m., Dewey House.

Zumba Thursday, 6:15 - 7:15 p.m., Sigsbee Community Center.

Spouses Social/Potluck May 8, 4 - 6 p.m., Dewey House. Must RSVP. Join us for a meet and greet! New residents are encouraged to attend.

U.S. Navy photo by Edward Barham

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ore than 100 people attending the Bahia Honda State Park Earth Day Celebration April 25 visited Naval Air Station Key West’s Environmental Division booth manned by Natural Resources Manager Carrie Backlund, left, and Rachel Ginsberg, senior geospatial analyst with Naval Facilities Engineering Command.

Contact us: Office Number: (305) 292-5590 Service Request Number: (305) 292-5596 Office hours of operation: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Monday Tuesday, Thursday - Friday; 8 a.m. - 7 p.m. Wednesday; and 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Saturday.

Website: www.naskeywesthomes.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/naskeywesthomes

Remembering those soldiers who succumbed, survived Bataan death march during WWII

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rom Gen. Douglas MacArthur’s radio broadcast April 9, 1942: “Bataan has fallen. The Philippine (and) American troops on this war-ravaged and bloodstained peninsula have laid down their arms.

With heads bloody but unbowed, they have yielded to the superior force and numbers of the enemy.

“The world will long remember the epic struggle Filipino and American soldiers put up in the jungle vastness and along the rugged coast of Baatan.”

Corregidor was to surrender to overwhelming

superior forces in May. Unfortunately, the world did not long remember.

I was 10 years old in 1942 and I have vivid memories of that time in my life. There was no television news with 24-hour coverage. The only war film was a newsreel at the movie theater. Most news came from the radio every household had and the newspapers.

It took a large death

toll from a local disaster to take the war news off the front page of the newspaper.

This essay is a deviation from my usual topics of our early history. Engaged in reading about World War II, I came across MacArthur’s radio broadcast. Contrary to MacArthur’s prediction, the world did not long remember and most people today never knew.

Hours after the sneak attack on Pearl Harbor, the Japanese attacked the Philippines. By April, after three months of fighting with no hope of food

or ammo replenishments or reinforcements, 72,000 American and Filipino troops - half-starved and sick - surrendered on April 9.

Thus began the infamous Baatan death march. More than 12,000 Americans and 62,000 Filipino troops were force-marched 55 miles to a prison camp. About half the Americans died during the ordeal, plus an untold number of Filipinos.

The enemy was cruel and seemed invincible.

Survivors of the march and the prisoner of war camps are rare. If you know a

survivor, give him a hug.

The death rate of POWs in Japanese POW camps was 26 percent; the death rate for POWs in German camps was 4 percent.

Corregidor, the outpost held by the 4th Marine Regiment’s 229 officers and 1,500 enlisted Marines, was augmented by about 12,000 Soldiers, Sailors and Airmen from a wide variety of commands.

Gen. Jonathan Wainwright sent a message to President Franklin Roosevelt: “There is a limit of human endurance, and that point has long passed.”

Wainwright ordered the 4th Regiment’s flag and the national ensign burned.

Facing short rations morphing into no rations, and a better armed and equipped enemy for which there was no defense, Wainwright surrendered on May 6, 1942.

On the home front people were frightened and angry.

Lines at the recruiting stations went around the block. Women - “Rosie the Riveters” - went to work building B-25 bombers.

On April 18, 1942, Colonel Jimmie Doolittle lead a see history page 5

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AWARDS CEREMONY

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This week at FFSC IA Family Workshop Wednesday, 5:30 - 7 p.m., FFSC Meet and catch up with other individual augmentee families in the area. Explore some of the unique challenges faced by IA a deployment families. The time together helps make connections with other families facing similar issues.

May focuses on military, spouses This month is Military Appreciation Month and May 8 is Military Spouse Appreciation Day. Let our military members and their spouses know how much you appreciate what they do to ensure our freedom!

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DOD photo by Tech. Sgt Wil Melendez

oint Interagency Task Force South Director Coast Guard Rear Adm. Stephen Mehling, far left, and Coast Guard Command Master Chief Daryl Bletso, far right, recognized civilians and service members in an awards ceremony Monday. From left, Robert Jankowski, 30 years of service; Coast Guard FS1 Thomas Hunter, Joint Service Commendation Medal; Air Force Staff Sgt. Javier Torres Rios, Air Force Achievement Medal; Army Staff Sergeant Jose Zarate, Joint Service Achievement Medal; OS1 Deraimus Walker, Joint Service Commendation Medal; George Gibson, 10 years of service; Thomas Broome, 15 years of service; Betty Lightcap, 10 years of service; and John Kilgo, 15 years of service.

This Just In… Roadwork on US1

valued at $699 or above using a Military Star card will receive no down payment, no interest and no payments for 18 months.

Card applications are available at any NEX and can be processed the same day at the NEX customer service desk.

For more information, call (305) 2927200.

Work has started on the roadway/bridge repair project from the triangle in Key West to the end of the four-lane entering Big Coppitt. Motorists traveling A1B should be alert to a new traffic pattern.

The merge onto US 1 has closed; motorists will now turn right at the traffic light.

The construction, from MM 3.9 - 9.8, is Southernmost Flyer scheduled for completion in June 2016. For digital delivery more information, visit the project website on www.fdotmonroe.com, or contact Public Available now: Free home delivery of Information Specialist Dean Walters at a digital copy of Naval Air Station Key dean@swcinc.net or call (305) 849-1474.

West’s weekly “Southernmost Flyer.” Send your name and email address to southernmostflyer@gmail.com and your informaNEX sight/sound sale tion will be added to the SMF distribution During the NEX Sight and Sound sale list.

May 13 - 26, customers who purchase Current and previous issues can be a computer, television or camera bundle viewed at www.issuu.com/naskeywestpao.

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flight of 16 B-25 bombers from USS Hornet to bomb Tokyo; some planes were lost and the crews were

Fleet and Family Support Center’s hours of operation are 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. Monday - Friday.

FFSC offers many services including deployment support, relocation assistance, family employment readiness, life skills education, notary service, personal financial management, crisis incident response and training. The center also has programs on sexual assault prevention and response, ombudsman support, transition assistance management, family advocacy and professional counseling.

For more information or to request services, call (305) 293-4408 or visit the center at 804 Sigsbee Rd., Sigsbee Park. executed by their captors.

Some flew to safety in China. It was a mission costly in men and planes.

However, the psychological impact on the enemy was significant.

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MWR Update Babysitting break

night games

America’s Armed Forces Kid’s Run May 23. The run begins at 10 a.m. at Sigsbee Community Center. The run is open to l military youth aged 5 - 13. The event includes a .5-mile, 1-mile and 2-mile run.

Registration forms are available at the Information, Tickets and Travel office, Youth Center or Boca Chica Fitness Center. For more info call (305) 293-2480 or email bocachicagym@gmail. com.

The Child Development Center is providing additional child care opportunities during May. The cost is $4 per child, per hour and pre-registration is required; immunization records are required. Call the CDC at (305) 293-4498 for additional information. Dates and times are: May 16: 6 p.m. - midnight; registration deadline is May 14 May 21: 6 - 10:30 p.m.; registration deadline is Dolphin Derby May 19 May 29: 6 - 10 p.m., regisThe 19th Annual Dolphin tration deadline is May 27. Derby will be Memorial Day weekend, May 22 - 23. The Captain’s Meeting is May Command 22 at the Navigator’s Bar Challenge & Grill and the weigh-in The annual NAS Key is May 23 at the Sunset West Command Challenge Lounge. is from 6:30 a.m. - 1 The early registration fee p.m. May 15 at Truman $125 per boat. After May Annex, next to the Beach 16, the registration fee is Patio Recreation Center. $175 per boat. Boats are Commands will compete in limited to six anglers; all a variety of sports and chal- anglers must be an autholenges. rized patron or sponsored The Miami Dolphins by one. Call the Sigsbee Cheerleaders will perform Marina at (305) 293-4434 at 9:15 a.m. and have a for additional information meet-and-greet with fans or to request an email copy from 11 a.m. - noon and 1 - 2 of the registration forms. p.m. Washington Redskins starters Darrel Young and Free movies Niles Paul. also will be at the meet -and-greet and one Free movies are shown at 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. at the each Saturday at 1 p.m.

Sunset Lounge on Sigsbee and 6 p.m. at Beach Patio Park. For more Command Recreation Center on Challenge information, call Truman Annex. Popcorn (305) 293-2480 or email and snacks are sold during kwathletics@gmail.com. the show. For more information, call (305) 293-5282.

Saturday - “The DUFF” Kids run (PG-13) at 1 p.m.

All NAS Key West chilSaturday - “Hot Tub Time dren are invited to par- Machine 2” (R) at 6 p.m. ticipate in the annual May 9 - “McFarland” (PG)

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ailors and civilians representing Naval Air Station Key West at the “Dusk ‘til Dawn” Miltiary Softball Tournament April 24 brought home the championship cup. The annual competition, hosted by Naval Station Mayport’s Morale, Welfare and Recreation, drew thirteen teams from across Navy Region Southeast. The team was sponsored by the Key West Area Chief Petty Officers Association. Members are: ABH2 Jeffrey Atkins, ABH2 Kevin Beets, Martn Gregurich, ET1 Travis Botts, QM2 Michael Bell Jr., CW03 Timothy Glover, MACS Eric Hancock, ABHC Cory Schwisnoww, BM2 Justin Stark, AO2 Byron Holloway and MAC Shane Folendore.

at 1 p.m.

May 9 - “Kingsman: The Secret Service” (R) at 6 p.m.

May 16 - “Unbroken” (PG-13) at 1 p.m.

May 16 - “American Sniper: (R) at 6 p.m.

May 23 - “Seventh Son” (PG-13) at 1 p.m.

May 23 - “The Boy Next Door” (PG-13) at 6 p.m.

May 30 - “Jupiter Ascending” (PG-13) at 1 p.m.

May 30 - “Focus” (R) at 6 p.m.

Movie Night on the second and fourth Friday of every month. The feature film begins at 6:30 p.m. at the Sigsbee Community Center.

For more details call (305) 293-2503.

May 8: “The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge Out of Water” (PG) May 22: movie is cancelled

Kickboxing (Boca Chica • 11 a.m. - Noon - Yoga Fitness Center) (Boca Chica Fitness • 6:15 - 7:15 p.m. - Yoga Center) (Boca Chica Fitness • 5:15 - 6 p.m. - Kickbox Center) Step (Boca Chica Fitness Center) • 6:05 – 6:50 p.m. - Pilates Tuesday (Boca Chica Fitness • 10 - 11 a.m. - Xtreme Center) Circuit (Boca Chica Fitness Center) • 5:15 - 6 p.m. - TRX (Boca Thursday • 10:30 - 11:30 a.m. Chica Fitness Center) Gentle Yoga (Sigsbee • 5:15 - 6:15 p.m. - Pump Community Center) (Sigsbee Community Fitness schedule • 5:15 - 6:15 p.m. - Pump Center) (Sigsbee Community Monday • 6:15 - 7 p.m. - Cycling Center) • 11 - 11:45 a.m. - Pilates (Boca Chica Cycling • 6:15 - 7 p.m. - Cycle (Boca (Boca Chica Fitness Studio) Family movies Center) Join MWR for Family • 5:15 - 6:05 p.m. - Cardio Wednesday see MWR page 8

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Navy photos by Jolene Scholl

Sailors and civilians march in the ‘Walk a Mile in His or Her Shoes’ Thursday on Sigsbee Park.

AC2 Hector Vicioso winces as he takes off wedges he wore on the walk.

SAAPM ends with solidarity walk

By Anglina Marcano

Sexual Assault Response Coordinator

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s Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month 2015 concludes, let us not forget that it’s on all of us to know our part and do our part to eliminate sexual assault.

Throughout April, we have refreshed our education on sexual assault, its impact, and how you can be an active bystander in any situation. Let’s continue to actively prevent, intervene and incorporate this knowledge throughout the year.

The Sexual Assault Prevention and Response team and Fleet and Family Support Center would like to thank everyone who has supported and attended events, raised awareness,

and pledged to be an active bystander. Together we strive to eliminate sexual assault from our ranks and our Navy family.

We are especially grateful to our uniformed Victim Advocates, the Coalition of Sailors Against Destructive Decisions, the vommand, and many volunteers throughout NAS Key West and its community.

For victim assistance please contact the Safe Helpline by calling 1 (877) 995-5247, going to www.

Safehelpline.org, or by texting 55247.The NAS Key West 24/7 Victim Advocate line is (305) 797-1408; NAS Key West Sexual Assault Response Coordinator is at the Fleet and Family Support Center on Sigsbee Park, (305) 293-2408 or (786) 383-7873.

Vicioso, left, leans on his wife toward the end of the walk. Naval Air Station Key West Air Operations Officer Cmdr.

David Morgan, far right, walks with Coast Guard Sector Key West Cmdr. Clint Prindle.

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Tomney

as the executive assistant to the assistant commandant for Intelligence and Criminal Investigations.

He has also served as the commanding officer of the Coast Guard’s Intelligence Coordination Center.

Tomney also recently served as Director, Joint Interagency Task Force West as the counter drug executive agent for Commander, United States Pacific Command.

Tomney began his career in afloat operations and is a permanent cutterman and qualified in tactical law enforcement. He commanded Law Enforcement Detachment Two, Key West.

Mehling, who directed JIATF South since June 2013, is retiring to Las U.S. Navy photo by MC1 (SW/AW) Brian Morales Vegas. A career aviator, he Director of Joint Interagency Task Force South Coast Guard Rear Adm. Stephen Mehling passes the the JIATF South guidon was commissioned in 1980. to Southern Command Commander Army Gen. John Kelly during a change of command ceremony Thursday. Mehling, who was relieved by Coast Guard Rear Adm. Christopher Tomney, left, retired after 35 years of service.

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For more than 20 years Tomney has served in a variety of intelligence assignments involving training, operations, planning and management.

He served as the school chief for the Coast Guard’s Operational Intelligence School, deputy director of the Coast Guard’s Pacific Area Intelligence Division and briefly served as the deputy director of the Coast Guard’s Counterintelligence Service.

He also was the first director of intelligence operations for the Maritime Intelligence Fusion Center, Pacific. At the national level, his experiences include serving as the chief of the Coast Guard’s Intelligence Plans and Policy Office and

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Chica Cycling Studio) Friday • 8:30 - 9:30 a.m.

Paddleboard (Boca Chica Marina).

• 10 – 10:45 a.m. - Total Body Toning (Boca Chica Fitness Center) Saturday • 9 - 10 a.m. - Xtreme Circuit (Boca Chica Fitness Center)

FOR RENT Available June 15: Stilt home on Ramrod Key, MM 27.5, 2BR/1BA upstairs + 1BR/1BA efficiency apartment ground level. Pool, hot tub, washer and dryer, fenced yard .Rent includes pool maintenance. $2,300 a month. Call Jim at (703) 798-4565.

3BD/2BA canal front home near MM17.

Renovated with new appliances, counter tops and tile floors. Includes pest control, yard maintenance and water (up to $100).

Asking $3,200 per month; discount for military $3,000 per month. Call

Sammy at (305) 896-4677 or email sammyjlevin@ gmail.com.

FOR SALE Used bike. $45. Call Jack, (305) 393-4850.

14-foot fiberglass fish/ deck boat. Made by the renowned Spencer family of Key West. 25 hp Suzuki outboard four-stroke engine with low hours.

Make an offer. Call (305) 497-0032.

Solar panels for sale: 58 watt - $99, 68 watt - $110, 140 watt roll-out panel, $130. The roll-out panel has a sticky backing will adhere to anything - perfect for motor homes as there a no holes to drill.

Also for sale: Inverters, charge controllers and batteries. Call Pete at (305) 923 3306.

ROOMMATE WANTED Unfurnished room, with shared kitchen in Old Town, two blocks from Duval Street. Looking for a quiet roommate/couple to share a 2/BR apt. with married couple. Job and previous landlord references required. Long-term

tenant/s preferred. $1,000 per month, plus utilities.

F/L/S. Security deposit is $500. $2,500 to move in.

Email metallica1992a@ hotmail.com.

LOST Yellow-gold cross, lost from necklace while changing sites at Sigsbee RV Park. Has very sentimental value - reward offered. If found, please call Geri Lainhart, (757) 620-2851.

HELP WANTED The Navy Exchange and Navy Lodge want you!

Positions available at the Sigsbee NEX: Full-time loss prevention detective; part-time hair stylist; flex cashier. Navy Lodge: Flex housekeeper. Excellent benefits, working hours, and a continuity program. Visit www. NavyExchange.jobs to create a profile and apply for jobs, or call Maj Johnson at (305) 2927200, ext. 122, with questions.

Part-time grounds keeping/maintenance position at Truman’s Little White House. Cut grass, trim

shrubs and complete light maintenance tasks. $12 per hour. Schedule what days or hours work for you? Apply online at: www.historictours.com Retail positions with part time and full time, a.m. and p.m., shifts available. Work serving happy tourists. Work for a great company - Historic Tours of America. Apply online to find the latest positions: www.historictours.com.

NAS KEY WEST CLASSIFIEDS are free to active-duty and retired personnel, their families and civilian base employees only. Deadline for submissions is noon the Tuesday prior to that Friday’s issue. Make submissions to the NAS Key West Public Affairs Office by email, jolene. scholl@navy.mil; mail, P.O. Box 9001, Key West, FL 33040-9001; or fax submissions to (305) 293-2627. Unless otherwise directed, ads will run for four issues. Name and phone number must accompany all requests in order for them to be considered for publication. Call (305) 293-2425.