FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 4, 2015
Eye on the Fleet
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VOL. 26 NO. 36
WWW.CNIC.NAVY.MIL/KEYWEST NAVAL AIR STATION KEY WEST, FLORIDA
Labor Day signals end to summer (Aug. 28, 2015) Sailors assigned to the aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74) ride in a rigid-hull inflatable boat during a man overboard drill.
U.S. Navy photo by MC3 Jonathan Jiang
inside: TRICARE Pharmacy changes. . . . . . . . 2 1 ACTION Prevent suicide . . . . . . . . . . . 3 ASK THE DOC Heat-related illnesses . . . . 4 THIS JUST IN 9/11 ceremony . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Energy Tip An estimated 90 percent of a washing machine’s energy expenditure is spent on heating the water, so significant energy - and money - can be saved by washing clothes in cold water. TOP OF PAGE ONE: An SB2C Helldiver, assigned to the Naval Air Reserve at Naval Air Station Dallas, is shown in flight on Aug. 29, 1948. Flashback photo from National Naval Aviation Museum on Facebook.
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ith school back in session, the last holiday of summer is a marker to fall. “While the holidays are a time for laughter and fun, let’s not forget about drinking responsibly and never get behind the wheel of a car or boat while under the influence,” noted Naval Air Station Key West Commanding Officer Capt. Steve McAlearney in an email to Sailors and civilians. “Please plan ahead and designate a driver, call a friend or make sure you have your ‘Safe Ride’ key chain. Let’s round out the summer with a fun and safe Labor Day weekend.” NAS Key West offices are closed for the holiday. MWR facilities are closed except for the following: Navigator’s Bar and Grill: 11 a.m. - 9 p.m. Sigsbee Marina: 7:45 a.m. - 5 p.m. NGIS Front Desk: 24 hours Vacation Rentals Office: 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. Trumbo Pool: Noon - 5 p.m. Beach Patio Rec Center: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Truman Fitness Center: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
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osquito control contractor Randy Johnson uses a backpack sprayer to apply larvicide in a saltmarsh on Naval Air Station Key West’s Boca Chica Field Thursday in order to kill mosquitos before they hatch. With recent rains brought on by the remnants of Tropical Storm Erika, service members and families are encouraged to look for and dump standing water in order to minimize mosquito larvae production. Anyone who works on NAS Key West should report heightened mosquito activity to their respective building manager.
Erika becomes ‘real’ drill for emergency preparation From NAS Key West Public Affairs
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ast week’s tropical storm threat lit a fire under those who hadn’t made any hurricane preparations and for longtime residents it was reminder of how much work is truly involved. Fortunately, Tropical
Storm Erica was DOA - dissipated on arrival, serving as a good close-to-real drill. In terms of lessons learned, communication topped the list. Whether it is a hurricane, storm or flood threat, or any other emergency, Naval Air Station Key West Emergency Operations Manager Steve
McBride can send information updates via the AtHoc system. The message is sent via emails and phone notifications. Military and civilians register through their work computers; the AtHoc purple ball icon is found in the “hidden icons” folder at the bottom right of the computer screen.
What was learned in this recent weather event was that only 27 percent of personnel stationed in Key West had up-to-date information in the AtHoc system, McBride said. “It’s so simple for people to do, especially if you have a navy.mil email address,” see prep page 7
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On friendship
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Sept. 4 1960 - USS Bushnell (AS 15) and USS Penguin (ASR 12) begin relief operations in Marathon, Florida, after Hurricane Donna.
Sept. 5 1990 - During Operation Desert Shield, USS Acadia (AD 42) departs San Diego for the first war-time deployment of a male-female crew on a combat vessel.
Sept. 6 1953 - Exchange of prisoners of war from Korean War ends.
Sept. 7 1775 - During the American Revolution, the British supply ship Unity is taken by the Continental schooner, Hannah. It is the first prize taken by a Continental vessel.
Sept. 8 1958 - Lt. R. H. Tabor, wearing a Navydeveloped pressure suit, completes a 72-hour simulated flight at altitudes as high as 139,000 feet.
Sept. 9 1947 - Grace Hopper is part of a team that finds a moth in the Mark II Aiken Relay Calculator at Harvard. Affixing it to the computer log, the team enters: “First actual case of bug being found.”
Sept. 10 1945 - USS Midway (CVB/CVA/CV-41) is commissioned as the lead ship of its class. Midway is the largest ship in the world until 1955.
riendship is one of the greatest gifts that we receive. In the Bible, there are two wonderful stories that stick out the most to me. The first is of Naomi and Ruth and the other is of Jonathan and David. The often quoted scripture at weddings, “Wherever you go I will go, wherever you lodge I will lodge. Your people shall be my people and your God, my God,” were originally a pledge from a daughter-in-law to her motherin-law. Both women had become widows, which made them very vulnerable especially since they did not have a male relative to serve as a patron. The two women worked together to protect each other and to survive. Naomi used her knowledge of the customs of her people and was able to turn their situation creatively, which ultimately resulted in the marriage between her distant relative Boaz and Ruth. The marriage of Boaz and Ruth not only provided security and protection for both women, but it produced an heir. Ruth’s son, Obed, would become King David’s grandfather and Ruth would be forever remembered in the genealogy of Jesus. The second story is of David and his friendship with Jonathan.
“Now it came about when he had finished speaking to Saul that the soul of Jonathan was knit to the soul of David, and Jonathan loved him as himself and Saul took him that day and did not let him return to his father’s house. Then Jonathan made a covenant with David because he loved him as himself And Jonathan stripped himself of the robe that CHAPLAIN'S was on him and CORNER gave it to David, with his armor, including his sword and his bow and his belt.” David Roper’s commentary on CG Sector Key West this story says Chaplain the ancients Lt. Cmdr. believed that Peter Dietz clothes were an outward expression of who the man was. So in this story we can interpret Jonathan as giving of himself to David when he gave him his armor. This is the essence of friendship: to give one’s self to someone else. Jesus said, “Greater love hath no man than this, that he lay down his life [literally, “his soul”] for his friend.” It is not that he martyr for his friend, necessarily, but that he gives up his whole being to this other person. A friend is not someone who meets my needs but a friend is a person whose needs I meet. If
we think of friendship that way, we can never not have friends because there are always people who have needs that we can meet. Cackie Upchurch wrote that the relationship between Ruth and Naomi is a reflection of the faithful love of God offered to Israel and to us in the gift of covenant. Their story and the story of Jonathan and David illustrate the power of mutual commitment between people. When we choose to surrender to loving another person, we form a relationship that testifies to God’s faithfulness and not just our own. In friendship we experience the love of God for us as we share that love with others. Jesus replied: “‘Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind.’ This is the first and greatest commandment. And the second is like it: ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.’ All the law and the prophets hang on these two commandments.” All are welcomed friends at the Sunday protestant services at 10:30 a.m. in the Truman 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 Coast Guard Sector Key West. May you know the fulfillment of being a friend to someone in need.
Commanding Officer Capt. Steven P. McAlearney Executive Officer Cmdr. Pornchai Davidson PUBLIC AFFAIRS OFFICER Trice Denny EDITOR Jolene Scholl STAFF MC3 Cody Babin 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. The editorial content of this newspaper is prepared, edited and provided by the Public Affairs Office of Naval Air Station Key West, Florida. Additional copy and photographs provided by the readers of the Southernmost Flyer should be addressed to: Editor, Southernmost Flyer, Public Affairs Office, Naval Air Station, Box 9001, Key West, FL 33040-9001. Copy can also be e-mailed to jolene.scholl@ navy.mil. Telephone (305) 293-2425/2434. DSN 4832425/2434. 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.
TRICARE pharmacy benefits changing Oct. 1 From TRICARE
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tarting Oct. 1, a new law requires all TRICARE beneficiaries, except active duty service members, to get select brand name maintenance drugs through either TRICARE Pharmacy Home Delivery or from a military pharmacy. Beneficiaries who
keep using a retail pharmacy for these drugs will have to pay the full cost. Maintenance drugs are those taken regularly for a long time, such as drugs to control blood pressure or cholesterol. The law does not apply to drugs taken for a short time, like antibiotics, or generic drugs. Beneficiaries living overseas, or with other
prescription drug coverage, are not affected. The TRICARE pharmacy contractor, Express Scripts, is sending a letter to beneficiaries taking an affected drug, explaining their options. Beneficiaries can contact Express Scripts at 1-877-363-1303 to see if they are affected. After Oct. 1, beneficiaries
still filling an affected drug at a retail pharmacy will receive another letter informing them of the change to the benefit. After that, beneficiaries have one final “courtesy” fill at a retail pharmacy. If they fill at a retail pharmacy again, they have to pay 100 percent of the see tricare page 8
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Navy ACTivities support suicide prevention month
Prevention Month will From Chief of Naval Personnel Public Affairs focus on a new message with its Every Sailor, hile September Every Day campaign, “1 is Suicide Pre- Small ACT.” The message vention Month, promotes simple, everysubject matter experts day actions that can ultifrom the 21st Century mately save lives, using Sailor Office’s Suicide Navy’s “ACT” - ask/care/ Prevention Office, OPNAV treat - bystander intervenN171, say their goal isn’t tion model. At Naval Air Station to prevent suicide on just Key West, Fleet and a single day or month, but Family Support Center every day of the year. staff has planned a num“Every life is precious, ber of events and activities and the fight is yearto promote suicide prevenround,” said Capt. Mike tion and awareness. Fisher, OPNAV N171 On Tuesday, NAS Key director. “We want people engaged with their ship- West Commanding Officer mates every day of the Capt. Steve McAlearney year. We’re talking about will sign a proclamation being there for every recognizing September as Sailor, every day.” This year, Suicide see ONE page 5
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Job Title: Aviation structural mechanic Hometown: Fort Myers, Florida Prior Duty Stations: Naval Air Station Jacksonville, Florida Hobbies: Fishing, diving, grilling out. Most Interesting Experience: Swimming in the Dead Sea. Future Plans: Retire from the military.
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U.S. Navy photo by Jolene Scholl
o better serve military families, the Exchange Credit Program’s Military Star Card will soon offer an updated rewards program along with a new look and enhanced security features. When the updated rewards program launches in October, all cardholders will earn two points for every $1 spent in Navy, Marine Corps, Army and Air Force exchange stores, and wherever else the card is accepted. For every 2,000 points earned, shoppers will automatically receive a $20 rewards card. The updated Military Star card, which will arrive
in cardholders’ mailboxes in mid-September, will have enhanced features to protect service members and their families from becoming victims of fraud. A security code on the back will provide extra protection when shopping online. The card will also include expiration and “member since” dates on the front. The new card reflects a patriotic look that includes an image of the Statue of Liberty and branch of service seal, something customers voiced as important in focus groups. Though its look is changing, the card’s benefits will continue, including, no annual, late or over-limit fees; 10 percent off first-day purchases, five-cents-per-
gallon savings at Exchange gas stations and free standard shipping at shopyexchange.com. In addition to advantages for customers, the entire military community benefits when shoppers use a Military Star card. “Because Military Star card transactions are pro-
cessed in-house, costly merchant fees are avoided,” said Exchange Credit Program Senior Vice President Jami Richardson. “Instead of paying bank fees for credit card processing, the exchanges can better support Army Morale, Welfare and Recreation and Air Force Services programs.”
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Ask the Doc: Identify, treat heat-related illnesses
By HM1 Kang Kim
Naval Branch Health Clinic Albany
Question: What is heat illness or heat-related illness? Answer: Heat-related illness is defined as a spectrum of disorders caused when someone is subjected to extreme temperatures and humidity and their body is unable to compensate and properly cool down. kIM These heatrelated disorders range from heat rash and heat cramps to heat exhaustion and heat stroke. When we get hot, our bodies cool down through the evaporation of perspiration.
However, under extreme heat conditions, sometimes our natural perspiration and its evaporation - just may not be enough to cool down and our body temperature can increase to dangerous levels if precautions aren’t taken. Question: What are some of the warning signs? Answer: Warning signs that you are becoming overheated can include red bumps on the skin, prickly or itchy skin, elevated pulse, headaches, significant sweating, involuntary spasms of the muscles, cramps and aches, paleness, nausea and vomiting, dizziness and fatigue. Other warning signs - usually associated with heat stroke - are excessive hot and dry
skin, very high body temperatures, confusion, seizures and unconsciousness. Those symptoms require immediate medical attention as a serious case of heat stroke can result in death. Question: Who is at risk? Answer: Heat-related illness can affect anyone. However, athletes and people who exercise and work outdoors in extreme heat are at higher risk of being affected. Also at high risk are infants and children up to four years of age, people aged 65 years or older, people who are overweight, and those with a chronic medical condition or on certain medications. Question: How can I protect myself against heatrelated illness? Answer: The best defense is prevention. Increase fluid intake - drink more water than usual and don’t just wait until you’re thirsty. Replace salt and minerals lost through heavy perspiring and avoid alcohol
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or liquids containing high amounts of sugar. Schedule outdoor activities carefully, and when partaking in outdoor activities try to avoid direct sunlight when possible. Wear appropriate clothing and use sunscreen with an SPF of 15 or higher.
The following LifeWorks programs are open to BBC residents only.
Simply put, during extreme heat conditions stay cool indoors whenever possible and monitor those who are at higher risk. Heatrelated deaths and illness are preventable. Learn to recognize the signs of heat illness and what to do in case of an emergency. For more information see your primary care manager or contact Health Promotions at (305) 293-4844. “Ask the Doc” is written by Naval Hospital Jacksonville providers from its hospital and five branch health clinics in Florida and Georgia. If you have a question for a physician, dentist, pharmacist or optometrist that you’d like to see published, send it to usn.jacksonville. navhospjaxfl.list.publicaffairs@mail.mil.
Kids in the Kitchen Thursday, 3:30 - 4:30 a.m., Dewey House.
Labor Day Monday, no Pilates program. The Balfour Beatty Communities office is open/closed. Kids Craft Day Wednesday, 3:30 - 4:30 p.m., Dewey House.
Zumba Thursday, 6:30 - 7:30 p.m., Community Center. Patriot Day Friday BBC Yard Sale The community yard sale has been rescheduled for Sept. 12 from 8 a.m. - noon. The event is open only to those who have base access. BBC residents wanting to participate may reserve a table for the table sale at the BBC office or register your home address for yard sale by calling (305) 292-5590 or emailing sthomas@bbcgrp.com. Contact us: Balfour Beatty Communities 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
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Out of the Darkness
Thursday, 6 - 8 p.m. Monroe County Sheriff’s Department Thursday is World Suicide Awareness Day. The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention hosts “Out of the Darkness,” a community walk supporting the suicide prevention. Registration begins at 5 p.m. and the walk starts at 6 p.m. at the sheriff’s office, 5525 College Road. Call Danielle Martin at (305) 293-4411 for more information.
Command Indoctrination Sept. 14 - 18, 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. Meets at Bldg. A-515, Boca Chica This five-day class informs incoming personnel of base policies, procedures and services available. A multitude of guest speakers will present an array of topics and will take questions from training participants. Spouses are encouraged to attend. Call (305) 293-4408, ext. 19 for more information. U.S. Navy photo by MC2 Lorenzo Burleson
Lt. David Dziengowski, left, YN1 Silvia Raya, and Lt. j.g. Victor Gutierrez, from the Chief of Naval Personnel office, show support for the ‘1 Small Act’ message as part of the Every Sailor, Every Day campaign during Suicide Prevention Month. The campaign is designed to encourage dialogue and provide early resources to prevent suicide.
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National Suicide Prevention Month. The signing will take place at 8:30 a.m. in the command conference room in Bldg. A-324, Boca Chica Field. Thursday is World Suicide Awareness Day and the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention is sponsoring the “Out of the Darkness,” community walk, which starts at 6 p.m. at the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office. Registration begins at 5 p.m. For more information, call Danielle Martin at (305) 293-4411 for more information. Yellow ribbon day is Sept. 18 and supporters are asked to wear yellow to show their support for suicide preven-
tion and awareness. The Navy Suicide Prevention office has released a toolkit to help Navy commands and Sailors engage in the fight to prevent suicide. This toolkit features educational resources, high-resolution graphics, and ideas for actions to take during September and year-round. Also in the toolkit are engagement ideas to promote peer support, personal wellness and bystander intervention all year long. One way to get involved as an individual or organization is to participate in the “1 Small ACT” photo gallery. Participants can print the “1 Small ACT” sign directly from the toolkit or online, personalize it with their example of a small act that they can perform in a
shipmate’s life, and then send a photo with the sign to suicideprevention@navy. mil. Submissions will also be accepted through the Real Warriors mobile app, which can be downloaded on the Apple App Store or Google Play. “We want to highlight people across the fleet as they share their ideas for supporting their shipmates and promoting psychological health,” Fisher said.
“You never know when that everyday action - a kind word, an offer to help - will make the big difference in someone’s life.” The “1 Small ACT” photo gallery will be displayed on the Navy Suicide Prevention Office’s Operational Stress Control Facebook page, building a virtual wall of hope for the entire Navy community. Submissions accepted through Aug. 31, 2016.
Fleet and Family Support Center’s hours of operation are 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. Monday - Friday. FFSC offers many services supporting active military members and their families, including deployment support, relocation assistance, life skills education, notary service, personal financial management, crisis incident response and training, 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.
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MWR Update Luau in Paradise
gmail.com. The vet clinic is open to active, retired miliMWR hosts the second tary and their dependents annual Luau in Paradise with valid ID. from 6 - 9 p.m., Friday on Sigsbee Park at the camp- Babysitting break ground circle. The event features hula dancers, fire and MWR’s Child Developknife dancers, a live band ment Center is offering and activities. Show tick- additional child care. Cost ets are $5. Participants are is $4.00 per child, per hour. encouraged to bring a lawn Pre-registration is required chair. A Hawaiian barbecue 2 days prior to the day of dinner is available for pur- care and shot records are chase, supporting the Navy mandatory. For more inforBall Committee and the mation call the CDC at Naval Air Station Key West (305) 293-4498. Multicultural Committee; Sept. 11: 6:30 - 11:30 p.m. only cash is accepted. Register by Wednesday Tickets are available at Sept. 18 5:30 - 11:30 the Information, Tickets p.m., supporting Khaki and Travel office and at the Ball. Register by Sept. 16 gate. For more information Sept. 19: 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. about the Luau call (305) Register by Sept. 17 293-2682. Sept. 30: 6:30 - 10:30 p.m. Register by Sept. 28
Patriot Day 5K
The annual Patriot Day Family Fun Run 5K is at 6 p.m., Sept. 11, starting and finishing at the Sigsbee Community Center. The 5K is free; participants must have a valid ID. Commands are encouraged to bring the unit flag to wave while running or walking. Volunteers are needed to support the event. Call the Boca Chica Fitness Center at (305) 2932480 for more information.
2016 air show
The Navy Flight Demonstration Squadron, the Blue Angels are coming to Key West on April 2 and 3. The air show also will feature other military and civilian performers. Morale, Welfare and Recreation will begin soliciting cash and in-kind sponsorship to support the show in September. Anyone interested in sponsorship may contact the Air Show Sponsorship Coordinator by emailing Vet Clinic emma.harlow@navy.mil or The quarterly vet clinic calling (305) 293-2503. is scheduled for Sept. 23 and 24 from 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Child Care at Bldg. 1509-A on Sigsbee Park. Appointments are Need an extra hour or two every 30 minutes and res- of child care? The School ervations are required. Age Care program and the For more information or to Child Development Center reserve an appointment, offer hourly care. Families email keywestvetserv@ may not exceed 10 hours of
care per child per week during SAC Before and After School program. Children must have an active registration on file. Make reservations in person or by calling (305) 293-4437. For CDC hourly care, call (305) 293-4498.
Free movies Free movies are shown each Saturday at 1 p.m. and 6 p.m. at Beach Patio Recreation Center on Truman Annex. Popcorn and snacks are sold during the show. For more information, call (305) 293-5282. The schedule: Saturday: MAX (PG) at 1 p.m. Saturday: Entourage (R) at 6 p.m. Sept. 12: Inside Out (PG) at 1 p.m. Sept. 12: Sly (R) at 6 p.m. Sept. 19: Poltergeist (PG-
13) at 1 p.m. Sept. 19: Magic Mike XXL (R) at 6 p.m. Sept. 26: Terminator Genisys (PG-13) at 1 p.m. Sept. 26: Terminator Genisys (PG-13) at 6 p.m.
Disney salute Information, Tickets and Travel, Sigsbee Park, has the 2015 Disney Armed Forces Salute tickets: 4-day ticket with Park Hopper option for only $173.75. Tickets are available now through Dec. 17. All active military and their spouses, Coast Guard and active members of the National Guard or Reserve can purchase up to six tickets per for friends and family. Tickets must be activated by military personnel or spouse at the park and tickets must be used by the same person on any and all
days. Tickets must be used Chica Fitness Center) by Dec. 20. For more information call the ITT Office Tuesday at (305) 293-4173. 10 - 10:45 a.m. - HIIT (Boca Chica Fitness Center) Liberty activities 6:15 - 7 p.m. - Cycling (Boca Chica Cycling Studio) The Liberty Single Sailor Program is open to all single Wednesday or unaccompanied active 5:15 - 6 p.m. - HIIT (Boca duty military personnel Chica Fitness Center) E-6 and below. Visit us on Facebook at “MWR Liberty Thursday Key West” and request to be 10:30 - 11:30 a.m. - Gentle added to the closed Liberty Yoga (Sigsbee Community Group. For additional infor- Center) mation email naskwliber- 6:15 - 7 p.m. - Cycle (Boca ty@gmail.com or call (305) Chica Cycling Studio) 293-2682 or (305) 797-4468. Friday Fitness schedule 11 - 11:45 a.m. - Total Body Toning (Boca Chica Fitness Center) Monday 5:15 - 6:05 p.m. - Cardio Kickboxing (Boca Chica Saturday 9:15 - 10:15 a.m. - Circuit Fitness Center) 6:15 - 7:15 p.m. - Yoga (Boca (Boca Chica Fitness Center)
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U.S. Navy photos by Jolene Scholl
Alfred Beatty of Public Works closes storm shutters on Boca Chica Field.
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said McBride. “If they receive that message, they know it’s real. When I send out to all hands, it’s a real-world situation.” In addition to AtHoc, military members should keep their information on the Navy Family Accountability and Assessment System updated so the local command has access to contact and emergency information. “NFAAS provides valuable information to all levels of the Navy chain of command, allowing commanders to make strategic decisions which facilitate a return to stability [after an emergency or catastrophe],” states the Secretary of the Navy website. NFAAS allows Navy personnel to report accounting status, update contact/location information, complete a needs assessment and provide access to reference information. While AtHoc updates are done at a workstation computer, there are three ways Sailors and their families can access NFAAS: Logging in at https:// navyfamily.navy.mil either on a mobile device or computer; calling the emergency call center at 1 (877) 414-5358 (TDD 1 (866) 297-1971); or visit the NAS Key
West Fleet and Family Support Center on Sigsbee Park. In addition to AtHoc and NFAAS, another source of emergency information is the installation’s social media sites. NAS Key West’s Public Affairs Office continually posts updates during emergency situations at NAS Key West on Facebook and Twitter. “Through our social media we can respond to questions, reports and even rumors pretty quickly, which helps in keeping people calm in what can be very anxious situations,” said Public Affairs Officer Trice Denny. The command ombudsman for the squadron, unit, ship or installation also is a source that families should utilize in the event of an emergency, said Mary Petit, NAS Key West FFSC. “Stay in contact with your ombudsman,” Petit said. “For both the Navy and the Coast Guard, they’ll have the most up -to-date information.” Other lessons learned from last week’s real-drill are easier to remember: Keep vehicle fuel tanks closer to full rather than empty and have emergency supplies, like food, water, propane and flashlights, ready. Although a given during hurricane season, which continues through Nov. 30, it’s also good advice for yearround emergency preparation.
Dickey Greene from Morale, Welfare and Recreation ties down exercise tires at Boca Chica Fitness Center’s outdoor track.
Naval Air Station Key West Commanding Officer Capt. Steve McAlearney and department heads meet to make storm preparations.
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This Just In… BBC Yard Sale
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The Balfour Beatty Community Yard Sale is 8 a.m. - noon Sept. 12. In the event of inclement weather, a rain date will be set. For more information, call the office, (305) 292-550.
will pay homage to the nearly 3,000 who died in the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, 2001. Coast Guard Sector Key West Commander Capt. Jeffrey Janszen is the guest speaker. The ceremony is open only to those who have base access.
9/11 ceremony
Scout registration
Naval Air Station Key West’s Chief Petty Officer selectees will hold a 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony at 10 a.m. Friday, Sept. 11, at NAS Key West’s Truman Annex Chapel. The memorial ceremony
Key West Cub Scout Pack 583 and Boy Scout Troop 573 has registration night from 6 - 8 p.m. Sept. 14 in St. Mary’s Basilica School cafeteria off Windsor Lane. For information, email mike_arnett@yahoo.com.
NAS Classifieds FOR RENT Available Oct. 1 1BR/1BA near Bayview Park. Immaculate 400 sq ft with on-street parking and small yard space. All utilities, cable and Internet included. Gas stove/oven. On site W/D. Owner-occupied duplex. No pets. Non-smoker preferred. One quiet person only. $1,800 monthly. FLS to move in ($5,400). Email vwo333@gmail.com. 1BR in a 2BR/1 BA apartment in quiet Old Town neighborhood by the cemetery. Includes access to a heated pool inside a gated area. Share with USAF E-6. Pets considered. Long-term lease, $925 per month plus 1/2 Utilities (water, electricity, internet); FLS to move it. Call Dan at 401-222-0479 or email keywest988@gmail.com. Available Nov. 1 - 3BR, 3BA, two-story unfurnished Conch home in Old Town Key West for rent on annual lease. Heated cocktail pool, one off-street parking space, alarm system, central A/C. Built in 2005. $3,800 per month - FLS to move in. Photos available. Call (305) 393-0866 for more information. HELP WANTED The Florida Keys Children’s Shelter has a fulltime position open for community based counselor in Key West. Applicant will work with at-risk youth. The right professional will have a Master’s or Bachelor’s degree in Social Work or other related degree. Candidate must provide his/her own vehicle, vehicle
insurance and have a current Florida drivers’ license. Experience (minimum one year) in children’s and/ or family counseling and computer literacy is an asset. Candidate must be organized, detail-oriented and excellent with people. Position requires flexibility, availability and self-assurance in working with youth, families and interagency. Salary based on degree. Contact Patti Murray pmurray@fkcs.org or call (305) 852-4246 ext. 236. All candidates must submit to a background screening, drug testing and driver’s license check. The Florida Keys Children’s Shelter is a drug-free workplace. The Community Foundation of the Florida Keys seeks an energetic, detailoriented administrative assistant with exceptional organizational and commu-
nication skills to help keep our small, busy office running efficiently. Qualified applicants should be skilled in Microsoft Office, Excel, database management and event coordination. Office hours are 9 a.m. - 5p.m. Monday - Friday. Salary is commensurate with experience. Please send resumes with salary requirements to CFFK, 300 Southard Street, Suite 201 or cffk@cffk.org. Historic Tours of America has the following employment positions: Part-time ghost host, night, 15 hours per week, Ghosts & Gravestones; part-time retail sales, evening, Shell Warehouse; full-time retail sales, daytime, Southernmost Trolley stop; full-time retail sales associate, daytime, End of the Road; and part-time, day - night, weekend retail
sales, Mac’s. Apply online at www.historictours.com. Equal employment opportunity employer and drug free workplace. NAS KEY WEST CLASSIFIEDS are free for activeduty 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. For more information, call (305) 293-2425.
cost of their medication. TRICARE Pharmacy Home Delivery is a safe, convenient and low cost option to get maintenance drugs.
Beneficiaries can get up to a 90-day supply, as opposed to a 30-day supply from a retail pharmacy. Beneficiaries also save up to $176 a year for every brand name drug that is switched to home delivery. Military pharmacies offer
up to a 90-day supply of drugs at zero copay, but not all drugs are available. For more information about this change to TRICARE’s pharmacy benefit, visit www.tricare. mil/RxNewRules.