FRIDAY, AUGUST 7, 2015
Eye on the Fleet
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Office, arrives Thursday at Naval Air Station Key West and will meet with ill Loftus, director of the the command and host a Navy’s Sexual Assault focus group for SAPR vicPrevention and Response tim advocates.
Loftus serves as the Secretary of the Navy’s principal point of accountability for all sexual assault policy matters and as the primary resource for expert
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Navy SAPRO to visit NAS, meet with victim assistance volunteers From NAS Key West Public Affairs
(Aug. 1, 2015) FC1 Anthony Melger meets his baby girl for the first time after the Ohio-class guided-missile submarine USS Michigan (SSGN 727) Blue crew arrives at Naval Magazine Indian Island following a 20-month deployment. Michigan was forward deployed to Guam, where it conducted surveillance, training and other critical missions in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operation.
U.S. Navy photo by MC2 Amanda Gray
inside: JIATF SOUTH Staff awards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 DEO BRIEF Growth control. . . . . . . . . . . . 5 TRUMBO POOL Swim lessons . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 TOP OF PAGE ONE: A C-130 with Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron (VMGR) 252, from Marine Corps Air Station, Cherry Point, North Carolina, is shown on the flight line of Naval Air Station Key West Boca Chica Field.
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SAPR assessment, program support and oversight. She will join Sailors and DOD civilians for a program presented by the social justice performance
troupe interACT, according to Jessica Kushon, NAS Key West sexual assault response coordinator. see sapro page 2
At NGIS it’s ice, ice Navy By MC3 Cody Babin Southernmost Flyer
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t’s no secret that Key West is a hot, tropical place to live and visit. The temperature hovers at or above 80 degrees for most of the year. For anyone visiting Key West, a means to beat the heat is necessary and one of the best ways is with ice. Navy Gateway Inns and Suites, which provides more than 600 rooms to military members and retirees, is catering to it customers’ need to chill by upgrading its ice machines. NGIS is replacing all of its aging machines at its facilities on Boca Chica Field, Trumbo Point and Truman Annex. “We have replaced the machines in the NGIS buildings at Truman Annex and we are in the see ice page 8
Navy photo by MC3 Cody Babin
Naval Air Station Key West’s chief petty officer selectees meet with NAS chief petty officers Wednesday after the announcement. From left, BUC Jason Fletcher, ACC (Sel) Juan Rosario, BMC (Sel) Cedric Taylor, NAS Key West CMC Mark McDonald, ACC (Sel) Kevin Buchanan, MAC (Sel) Gabriel Salinas and ABHCS Anthony Thomas Sr.
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board results and four Naval Air Station Key West Sailors made the list - ACC he Navy released (Sel) Juan Rosario BMC Wednesday the FY-16 (Sel) Cedric Taylor, ACC active-duty chief selection (Sel) Kevin Buchanan and
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MAC (Sel) Gabriel Salinas. The four selectees of Chief Petty Officer Class 122 now begin the six-week induction period. The process of develop-
ing the chief petty officer under CPO 365 actually begins when Sailors make first class and continues year-round. CPO 365 was initiated in 2013.
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Aug. 7 1782 - The Badge of Military Merit, now known as the Purple Heart, is established by Gen. George Washington.
Aug. 8 1924 - USS Shenandoah (ZR 1) secures herself to the mooring mast on USS Patoka (AO 9), making the first use of the mooring mast erected on shipboard to facilitate airship operations.
Aug. 9 1842 - The Webster-Ashburton Treaty is signed. In the treaty, the United States and Great Britain agree to cooperate in suppressing the slave trade.
Aug. 10 1831 - The American flag gains the nickname of Old Glory.
Aug. 11 1887 - Prof. Asaph Hall of the Naval Observatory discovers the first of two satellites of Mars, Phobos and Deimos, using the largest refractor of the time, a USNO 26-inch telescope.
Aug. 12 1918 - The Secretary of the Navy Josephus Daniels approves the acceptance of women in the Marine Corps. The following day, Aug. 13, Opha Johnson becomes the first woman Marine.
Aug. 13 1870 - The armed tug, USS Palos, becomes the first Navy ship to transit the Suez Canal.
his past month, my family and I took leave and traveled all the way up to Michigan via our van. We traveled about 4,950 miles roundtrip through sun, rain and constant bickering in the backseats. Overall, the ride went fairly smooth. However, that is not to say there weren’t those unexpected delays. There was construction, accidents and rush hour traffic that lengthened our travels. The worst day was when we were traveling from the Upper Peninsula of Michigan back to my hometown in the Lower Peninsula. Now, when we first traveled up there we did great and made it within 10 - 11 hours. However, on the way back down it took 14 hours. The biggest delay was at the Mackinaw Bridge; it took us one and one-half hours to get through the tolls. My wife can vouch that I don’t do well with delays in travel. I am goal oriented and when long delays happen I get frustrated. I have planned routes and a number of stops in my head so we can arrive at a decent time. So an 11-hour drive turning into a 14-hour drive put me in a frump. The unexpected can frustrate a lot of our plans in life, and life is full of the unexpected. The
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The InterACT troupe is from California State University Long Beach. Its program integrates audience participation in teaching bystander intervention and assertive communication strategies, which can be key in sexual assault prevention. The troupe performed for more than 26,000 Sailors and Marines in 2014. InterACT is scheduled to have
unexpected comes in all sorts of packages: Financial, marriage/ relationships, death, medical, car problems, children, moving, jobs, delays and many other things. These unexpected events can take a toll on us emotionally, physically CHAPLAIN'S and spiritually. CORNER As a result, we can get frustrated, depressed, aggressive and rash. And when we do, we may say or do things NAS Key West that we later Command Chaplain regret. When I read Lt. Ethan Everts the Bible, I don’t think there is a character that didn’t have an unexpected turn in life. So the focus is not the event, rather it is the individual’s response to the event. I couldn’t control the rush hour traffic heading toward the bridge; I could only control one aspect, myself. When I finally crossed the bridge, I started to settle some. As I listened to music, it calmed my frazzled nerves. As I traveled further, though I knew I was arriving later, I remembered the situation could be worse than just being stuck in traffic. And I thank God nothing bad happened to us in our travels. When life brings the unexpect-
ed there are two verses I particularly like to remember. The first is Phil. 4.6-7, “Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.” The other is, “Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light,” (Matt 11:28-30). These verses highlight what we need to do when the unexpected comes our way. We don’t need to panic or become burdened with frustration. Instead, we can find peace and rest in God when we humble ourselves before him. We also need to remember to be thankful for the good God has given us. If the unexpected has come your way, come join us at the Truman Chapel for our Sunday worship at 10:30 a.m. If you need guidance and care through the unexpected, come visit your chaplain. You can reach us at (305) 293-2318, Naval Air Station Key West chaplain, or (305) 292-8788 Coast Guard Sector Key West chaplain. God bless.
performances at 9 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. Thursday at Bldg. A-515, Boca Chica Field. The performances are open to all hands, including dependents. Due to the content, attendees must be at least 18 years old. Loftus will meet with various command personnel on Aug. 14. On Aug. 17, the installation’s SAPR victim advocates will meet with Loftus at 9:30 a.m. at the Fleet and Family Support Center, Sigsbee Park, to participate in a focus group.
All SAPR VAs are strongly encouraged to attend for a discussion of the SAPR program, training and potential areas of improvement, said Kushon. Commands should discuss SAPR program concerns with their unit victim advocates so they have the opportunity to present issues at the focus group meeting. For more information, call Kushon at (305) 293-2477, ext. 28 or she can be reached on the duty cell at (786) 383-7873.
Commanding Officer Capt. Steven P. McAlearney Executive Officer Cmdr. Pornchai Davidson PUBLIC AFFAIRS OFFICER Trice Denny EDITOR Jolene Scholl STAFF MC1 Brian Morales 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.
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Senate confirms Richardson as next chief of naval operations as our Navy’s next chief From Chief of Naval Operations Public Affairs of naval operations,” said Richardson. “Adm. Greenert and his dm. John Richardwife Darleen have been son, director, Naval tireless and superb advoNuclear Propulsion cates for our Sailors and Program, was confirmed their families. I am deeply by the Senate Wednesday grateful for their service to as the 31st Chief of Naval our Navy and nation. I am Operations. excited to lead the extraorRichardson will replace Adm. Jonathan Greenert dinary men and women in who has been CNO since the world’s greatest Navy,” September 2011. Vice he said. The change of office cereAdm. Frank Caldwell, mony will be in September who was also confirmed at the United States Naval by the Senate today, will Academy in Annapolis, succeed Richardson later Maryland. this month as the director, Richardson, 55, hails Naval Nuclear Propulsion from Petersburg, Virginia. Program. “I am honored and hum- He graduated with a bled to have been nomi- degree in physics from the nated and confirmed to U.S. Naval Academy in succeed Adm. Greenert 1982.
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oyal Fleet Auxiliary Lyme Bay arrived Thursday at the Naval Air Station Key West Mole Pier on Truman Annex. Lyme Bay is a British Navy auxiliary landing ship dock, which can transport troops and also operates as a landing dock for helicopters. She’s here supporting Joint Interagency Task Force South for the next few days and is expected to leave this weekend.
This Just In… Women’s Equality Month
Job Title: DASR/STARS technician Hometown: Olathe, Kansas Prior Duty Stations: USS Rodney M. Davis (FFG-60) Hobbies: Sports, spending time with my family. Most Interesting Experience: Driving 4,000 miles to get here. Future Plans: Continue my education. Enjoy the time in Key West.
ET2 (SW) Andrew Hart
less per item, on certain school supplies selling for $15 or less per item and on the first $750 of the sales price for computers and certain computerrelated accessories when purchased for noncommercial home or personal use. The tax holiday continues until 11:59 p.m. Aug. 16.
The NAS Key West Multi-Cultural Heritage Committee is hosting the Women’s Equality Symposium from 1 - 3 p.m. Tuesday in Bldg. A-515, Boca Chica Field. The symposium is in conjunction with August’s Women’s Equality’s Month. Audubon House offer All female active duty, civilian and prior service members are invited and During August and September encouraged to attend. Light refresh- the Audubon House is offering free ments will be served. admission to residents with local ID. Tours are offered from 9:30 a.m. - 4:15 p.m. For more information, call (305) Tax holiday begins 294-2116. Florida’s 10-day sales tax holiday, which is timed to help families mak- Sponsor training ing back-to-school purchases, has begun. During this period, no Florida Training to sponsor incoming sales tax or local option tax is collect- Sailors and their families is Thursday ed on sales of clothing, footwear and from 9 a.m. - noon in Bldg. A-515, certain accessories selling for $100 or Boca Chica Field.
This command sponsorship training program is open to all departments and commands. Sailors must be E-5 and above with at least one year remaining aboard Naval Air Station Key West. This is an opportunity to assist Sailors and families transitioning to the installation and the Key West area. For more information, call ABHC Ian Daley, (305) 293-2720.
Boating course The Key West Sail and Power Squadron is offering the “America’s Boating Course” Aug. 15 - 16 at the Key West Sail and Power Squadron, 5205 College Road. The course runs 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Aug. 15 and 8 a.m. - noon Aug. 16. An optional Charting Course is offered at 1 p.m. Aug. 16. The ABC course the boater a see this just in page 4
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BBC News
JIATF South awards
The following LifeWorks programs are open to BBC residents only. Pilates Monday, 9 - 10 a.m., Trumbo Basketball Court Wacky Wednesday Kids Crafts Wednesday, 3:30 - 5 p.m., Dewey House Kids in the Kitchen Thursday, 3:30 - 4:30 p.m., Dewey House Zumba Thursday, 6:30 - 7:30 p.m., Community Center 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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JIATF South photo by Tech. Sgt. Wil Melendez
irector of Joint Interagency Task Force South, Coast Guard RADM Chris Tomney, center, and JIATF South Master Chief Shawn Marchinek, second from right, present awards to military and staff in a ceremony July 30. From left, Joint Service Member of the Quarter, Navy ET1 Kenneth Deford (senior); Air Force Staff Sgt. William Sapp, Air Force Commendation Medal; Steven (Clint) Ullom, 30 years of service; Tomney; Bobby Allen, Achievement Medal for Civilian Service; Marchinek; and Joint Service Member of the Quarter: Navy OS2 Tyler Geddie (junior).
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The Custom House, Fort East Martello Museum, Key West Lighthouse & Keeper’s Quarters and the Key West Tropical Forest & Botanical Garden. Admission for active military and their families is free through Labor Day, Sept. 7. For the facilities hours of operation, visit www.kwahs.org and www.kwtfbg.org.
Florida State Boater’s ID card, which is required for anyone born after Jan. 1, 1988, to operate a boat of 10 horse power or more. The $60 fee covers the cost of the materials; a family member willing to share materials can register for $15. Choose Navy Lodge For information, call Vince Melendy at (305) 296-1126. More information Make a reservation and save money and registration is posted at www. by staying at a Navy Lodge during usps.org/keywest. vacation travel. With savings up to 45 percent over civilian hotels and locations around Musuems free to military the world, Navy Lodges are a great More than 2,000 museums are par- place to stay when traveling. ticipating in the Blue Star Museum “Staying at a Navy Lodges durprogram, including four in Key West: ing your vacation is a great way
to keep expenses down,” said Mike Bockelman, Vice President, Navy Exchange Service Command’s Navy Lodge Program. For reservations, call (800) 6289466 or online at www.navy-lodge. com or www.dodlodging.com.
Base paper online Available now: Free home delivery of a digital copy of Naval Air Station Key West’s weekly “Southernmost Flyer.” Send your name and email address to southernmostflyer@gmail.com and your information will be added to the SMF distribution list. Readers can view the current and past issues at www.issuu.com/naskeywestpao.
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Economic input
Thrift Savings Plan Tuesday, 1 - 2:30 p.m., FFSC As a Federal employee or member of the uniformed services, you have the opportunity to participate in the Thrift Savings Plan, a retirement savings plan similar to 401(k) plans offered to private sector employees. The purpose of the TSP is to give you the ability to participate in a long-term retirement savings and investment plan. This training provides an overview and highlights the many advantages of the TSP.
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AS Key West Commanding Officer Capt. Steve McAlearney on Monday briefs Department of Economic Opportunity Executive Director Jessie Panuccio, at center right, and Bill Killingsworth, far right, director of the division of community development, on the installation’s mission and the impact of development. In addition to NAS, the DEO representatives met with Key West and Monroe County officials.
BBC offers back-to-school tips for NAS housing residents From Balfour Beatty Communities
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or school-age children, the start of a new school year is already or will soon be underway. At NAS Key West, Balfour Beatty Communities staff members understand that getting back into the school routine can be hectic for families, so here are some suggestions to help you and your child ease back into the school year: Review school bus safety - Teach your children about the 10-foot danger zone around the school bus, where the driver can’t see children on the ground. Young children should take eight giant steps away from the bus to be sure the bus driver can see them. Riders
who must cross the street should look at the driver for an “okay” sign before crossing and always cross in front of the bus. Establish a schedule early - During the summer, sleep schedules may become more flexible but proper rest is essential for a healthy and productive school day. Begin the school night sleep schedule a few weeks before the first day of school to make the transition easier on the whole family. Provide healthy meals - Balanced nutrition plays an important role in a child’s academic performance. Begin each day with healthy, quick options for busy mornings and pack a hearty lunch to keep them going throughout the day. Reward children with
healthy after-school snacks - Fill a pantry basket with self-serve snacks such as raisins, popcorn and fruit. Also add a snack drawer in the refrigerator for string cheese and kidfriendly yogurts. Get a health checkup - Children are growing and changing constantly, so the school year is a great time to have a full physical, update any vaccinations, and receive an eye exam. Join BBC for a Back to School Smoothie Social/
School Supply Giveaway from 4:30 - 6 p.m., Aug. 19 at the Dewey House, 1101B Dewey Rd. Residents may stop by the Dewey House to pick up school supplies while they last and cool off with healthy smoothies. NAS Key West Balfour Beatty residents can call (305) 292-5590 if they have any questions. Be sure to visit the BBC Facebook page for upcoming events: www.facebook. com/#!/naskeywest.
Thursday, 6:30 - 8 p.m., FFSC A local assembly for Ombudsman provides an excellent forum for sharing community matters affecting the well-being of the command family members. It allows for an opportunity to share successful practices. 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, 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.
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MWR Update CYP open house
cost is $4 per child per hour; ervations in person or by all children must be pre- calling the Youth Center at The Child and Youth registered. Call (305) 293- (305) 293-4437. Program hosts a Back-to- 4498 for information on School Open House Aug. 21 child care. Free movies at Sigsbee Youth Center for School Age Care and Youth Babysitting break Free movies are shown Center. The free program, each Saturday at 1 p.m. open to eligible patrons, is The Child Development and 6 p.m. at Beach Patio from 6 - 8 p.m. Center is providing addi- Recreation Center on Parents and children will tional child care during the Truman Annex. Popcorn have an opportunity to meet month of August. The cost and snacks are sold during the Naval Air Station Key is $4 per child, per hour and the show. For more inforWest School Liaison Officer pre-registration is required, mation, call (305) 293-5282. Yolie Eldred and the CYP including vaccination The schedule: management and staff. The records. CDC hourly care Saturday: Aloha (PG) at event includes games, door is also available Monday 1 p.m. prizes, snacks and bever- through Friday from 6 a.m. Saturday: Unfriended ages. Free backpacks with - 6 p.m. Call the CDC to (R) at 6 p.m. school supplies are avail- make reservations up to 30 Aug. 15: Pitch Perfect able for students who need days in advance and cancel (PG-13) at 1 & 6 p.m. them. For more informa- at least 24 hours before your Aug. 22: The Avengers: tion, call (305) 293-4437. scheduled time. Hourly care Age of Ultron (PG-13) at 1 cannot exceed 25 hours a and 6 p.m. Aug. 29: Hot Pursuit Luau in Paradise week. (305) 293-4498. Aug. 21, 6 - 11 p.m. (PG-13) at 1 p.m. Aug. 29: Mad Max: Fury MWR hosts the second Register by Aug. 19 Road (R) at 6 p.m. Aug. 29, 5 11 p.m. annual Luau in Paradise Register by Aug. 27 from 6 - 9 p.m., Sept. 4, on Sigsbee Park at the Campground Circle. The Back to School Disney salute event features hula dancers, fire and knife dancers, The Trumbo Pool is Information, Tickets and a live band and activities. opening the gates for free Travel, Sigsbee Park, has Show tickets are $5. A admission from 11 a.m. - 2 the 2015 Disney Armed Hawaiian barbecue dinner p.m. Saturday for a back- Forces Salute tickets: 4-day is available for purchase, to-school bash. Pool activi- ticket with Park Hopper supporting the Navy Ball ties and games, snacks and option for only $173.75. Committee and the Naval giveaways are planned. For Tickets are available now Air Station Key West more information, call (305) through Dec. 17. All active Multicultural Committee; 293-2682. military and their spouses, only cash is accepted. Coast Guard and active Tickets are on sale School Age Care members of the National Aug. 17 at the ITT office Guard or Reserve can puron Sigsbee Park, Beach Need an extra hour or chase up to six tickets per Patio Recreation Center two? The School Age Care for friends and family. on Truman Annex and the program offers hourly care. Tickets must be activated MWR administration office Families may not exceed 10 by military personnel or on Boca Chica Field. For hours of care per child per spouse at the park and tickmore information about the week during SAC before ets must be used by the Luau call (305) 293-2682. and after school care, which same person on any and all The Child Development begins Aug. 24. Children days. Tickets must be used Center offers child care must be from 5 - 12 years by Dec. 20. For more inforfrom 5:30 - 9:30 p.m. in old and have an active reg- mation call the ITT Office support of this event. The istration on file. Make res- at (305) 293-4173.
Liberty activities The Liberty Single Sailor Program is open to all single or unaccompanied active duty military personnel E-6 and below. Visit us on Facebook at “MWR Liberty Key West” and request to be added to the closed Liberty Group. For additional information email naskwliberty@gmail.com or call (305)
293-2682 or (305) 797-4468. Friday: Game Night at Beach Patio – Apples to Apples, 7 - 9 p.m. with free snacks Aug. 11: Free Spaghetti Night at the Barracks 1351, from 6 - 8 p.m. Aug. 14: Free bowling at Air Lanes Bowling Center from 3 - 5 p.m. with Liberty Card Aug. 20: B-day Bash for July, August or September
- text DOB, 6 - 8 p.m. Aug. 22: Fury Ultimate Adventure, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. ($65); RSVP by Aug. 19 Aug. 25: 50 percent off stall fees at Auto Skills Center, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. with Liberty Card Aug. 26: Game Night at Barracks 1351, 6 - 8 p.m. free appetizers and drinks Aug. 30: Boondocks Mini Golf trip ($5), includes one round and transportation.
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Getting into the swim of things
U.S. Navy photos by Jolene Scholl
Swim instructor Maria Cardona works with children enrolled in swim lessons at Trumbo Pool as lifeguard Kayla Carmona watches.
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or the first time in many years, swimming lessons are available at Trumbo Pool. Pool Manager Lori Bosco said the process requires employing a certified instructor specially trained to work with children. Currently lessons are available for 6 - 8 year-old children in two morning sessions. Bosco said next summer she would like to offer lessons after 6 p.m. and increase the age range to 5 - 8 year-old children. To register for the upcoming session, which starts Wednesday, call (305) 293-4324. The cost for six lessons is $30.
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NAS Classifieds FOR RENT 1BR in a 2BR/1BA 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) 3930866 for more information.
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Naval Air Station Key West Navy Gateway Inns and Suites Maintenance Manager Connie Shoff, right, and Boca Chica Field NGIS Maintenance Supervisor Desidero Perez Jr. stand by a newly installed ice machine Tuesday.
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process of installing all new machines in our buildings at Boca Chica,” said NGIS Maintenance Manager Connie Shoff. “These are not water cooled, they are air cooled machines, which saves a lot of water making them very energy efficient,” she said. Fleetwide, the Navy has been starting programs to make all installations more
energy efficient. This program, funded by NGIS, is doing just that. “Replacing an old ice machine that runs continuously 24/7 with a new ice machine that cycles off 70 percent of the time could save on average 4,200 kwh per ice machine per year,” said Naval Air Station Key West Installation Energy Manager Michael Gilbert. “This equates to about $500 of savings per ice machine per year,” he said. The ice machines are
being replaced because they are well past their usable life expectancy and are costing too much money to operate and maintain, Gilbert said. The new ice machines stand to save about $1,400 per year in energy costs. NAS Key West is in the process of auditing 120 facilities on all bases, he said. All building managers are asked to take a look at their machines and replace them if they are not functioning properly.
HELP WANTED The Community Foundation of the Florida Keys seeks an energetic, detail-oriented administrative assistant with exceptional organizational and communication skills to help keep our small, busy office running efficiently. Qualified appli-
cants should be skilled in Microsoft Office, Excel, database management and event coordination. Office hours are 9 a.m. 5 p.m. Monday - Friday. Salary is commensurate with experience. Please send resumes with salary requirements to CFFK, 300 Southard St., Suite 201 or cffk@cffk.org. Historic Tours of America has the following employment positions: Part-time actor/ghost host, 15 hours per week, Ghosts & Gravestones; part-time retail sales, Little White House; full-time retail sales, Southernmost Trolley stop; full-time retail sales, Abuelas; fulltime retail sales, MACS; and part-time retailssales, Sponge Market. Apply online at www. historictours.com. EOE/ DFW. Key West Police Department is hiring for the positions of Telecommunicator I (Dispatcher), $20.08/ hour, and Florida Certified Officer I, $4653,000/year depending on experience. These
are safety-sensitive positions, 12-hour shifts and require 24/7/365 availability with no restrictions. We are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and Drug Free Workplace. We consider applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, age, handicap, marital status, religion or any other legally protected status. Email dgray@ cityofkeywest-fl.gov for more information. 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.