Southernmost Flyer Dec. 11, 2015

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 11, 2015

Eye on the Fleet

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VOL. 26 NO. 49

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

New ‘Chart the Course’ training set (Dec. 6, 2015) Delton ‘Wally’ Walling, a Pearl Harbor survivor, poses for a photo during the USS Utah Memorial sunset tribute on Ford Island. The tribute commemorated the 74th anniversary of the Dec. 7 attack on Pearl Harbor, which set off the U.S. involvement in World War II.

U.S. Navy photo by MC1 Meranda Keller

inside: DETOUR SET For Saratoga Avenue. . . . . . 3 HOLA NOLA! VFA-204 training. . . . . . . . . . 4 PLAYING FORE Soldier Ride. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Safety Tip When holiday shopping, keep purchases in your vehicle’s trunk, out of the view of would-be thieves.

TOP OF PAGE ONE: An MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter assigned to the Dusty Dogs of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 7 and an MH-60R Sea Hawk assigned to the Swamp Foxes of Helicopter Squadron (HSM) 74 participate in a weapons testing drill.

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By Chief of Naval Personnel Public Affairs

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he Chief of Naval Personnel a n n o u n c e d Wednesday new training for 2016 that expands on existing efforts made through Sexual Assault Prevention and Response and fleetwide training.

The training is called Chart the Course and will emphasize positive professional behavior and decision-making.

Scenario-based videos and facilitator-led discussions will help Sailors determine how to make the right decisions and behave professionally when facing difficult situations.

“We want our Sailors to live and act, on and off-duty, on and offline, according to the Navy’s Core Values and Ethos, as professionals who treat each other with dignity and respect. With videos and peer-led discussions in Chart the Course, Sailors are going to see difficult moments, tough decision points, and learn see training page 4

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U.S. Navy photos by Jolene Scholl

rmy Veterinarian Capt. Katy Dorsey checks Stella during the quarterly veterinary clinic held Wednesday and Thursday on Sigsbee Park.

Dorsey and her team provide health checks and prescriptions for the pets of active and retired military, including Stella’s parent, Coast Guard CWO Ron Elliott.

NORAD takes tracking Santa high tech with phone apps From NORAD Public Affairs

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he North American Aerospace Defense Command is celebrating the 60th anniversary of tracking Santa’s yuletide journey around the world.

The NORAD TracksSanta website, www.noradsanta.org, features Santa’s North Pole Village, which includes a holiday countdown, games, activities and more. The website is avail-

able in eight languages: English, French, Spanish, German, Italian, Japanese, Portuguese and Chinese.

It all started in 1955 when a local media advertisement directed children to call Santa direct - only the number was misprinted.

Instead of reaching Santa, the phone rang through to the crew commander on duty at the Continental Air Defense Command Operations Center. Thus began the tradition of tracking Santa as he travels the

world. NORAD has carried on the tradition since 1958.

As technology has advanced the way we communicate, it also had advanced the TracksSanta program.

Official NORAD Tracks Santa apps are available in the Windows, Apple and Google Play stores, so parents and children can countdown the days until Santa’s launch on their smart phones and tablets.

Tracking opportunities are also offered on Facebook,

Twitter, YouTube, and Google+. Santa followers just need to type “@noradsanta” into each search engine to get started.

Also new this year, the website features the NORAD Headquarters in the North Pole Village, and highlights of the program over the past 60 years.

Starting at 2:01 a.m.

EST on Dec. 24 website visitors can watch Santa make preparations for his see norad page 4

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Love, power and self-control

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Dec. 11 1942 - The United States declares war on Germany and Italy.

Dec. 12 1972 - Capt. Eugene Cernan, commander of Apollo 17, walks on the Moon and raises the flag.

Dec. 13 1775 - The Continental Congress provides for the construction of five ships of 32 guns, five ships of 28 guns, and three ships of 24 guns at a cost of $866,666.

Dec. 14 1944 - The rank of Fleet Admiral [fivestar admiral] of the U.S. Navy is established during World War II due to the rapid build-up of military forces. The first five-star admirals are: William Leahy, Ernest King and Chester Nimitz.

Adm. William Halsey joined the selected group on Dec. 11, 1945.

Dec. 15 1965 - Gemini 6 is launched, making 16 orbits in 25 hours and 51 minutes. Capt.

Walter Schirra is the command pilot.

Dec. 16 1998 - In Operation Desert Fox, Navy cruise missiles attack Iraq to degrade Saddam Hussein’s ability to make and use weapons of mass destruction. The U.S. ceases fire Dec. 20.

Dec. 17 1846 - During the Mexican-American War, Commodore Matthew Perry captures Laguna de los Terminos.

his world is in a lot of turmoil. The amount of issues that humanity is facing seems to keep adding as the months pass.

As I watch the news, the political issues and even social media, I see fear starting to grip the hearts of people. This fear creates chaos and division. It can create knee-jerk reactions that can have devastating long-term effects. Sadly, this means terrorism is doing its job: To create terror. So what do we do in the face of fear?

2 Timothy 1.7 states, “For God did not give us a spirit of fear, but of power and love and selfcontrol.” The word “fear” in this verse holds the meaning of timidity or cowardice. Some would then say that this proves that we should stand up and fight this terror with stricter laws, closing our borders or going to war with boots on ground.

However, Paul balances it out with the type spirit God gave us: Power, love and self-control.

Let me state I am not taking any political stance or saying

our country’s leaders are making right or wrong decisions.

My focus is on the Church: The people of God. We have a responsibility in how we should react.

Paul uses the term “us” instead of “you” because God gave all of us the same Spirit.

We are all minisCHAPLAIN'S ters of Jesus. We CORNER are ambassadors for Christ. This means we represent him. The same Spirit upon him resides upon the Church.

NAS Key West The Spirit gave Command Chaplain power to Christ to fulfill mission.

Lt. Ethan Everts That same power is bestowed upon us to continue the mission of the Gospel. The Spirit gave Christ love to able to love an entire world that hated him. We are called to love our neighbor as we would love ourselves. The Spirit gave him self-control so Christ would react according to God’s will and not his own. Christ is the head of the Church. Our job is to follow his lead.

The question is whether you are reacting in the spirit of fear or the Spirit of Christ. As the Church, we must not be timid

to live out the power, love and self-control God gave us. As Christians, we are here to do God’s will, not our own.

Grieve with those who grieve.

Love those who need love.

Support those who need support.

Pray for those who are suffering and for the leadership of this world. This world is in darkness that needs a light.

This is why God sent his Son into this world. He was the light the world needed, and we shine the light the world needs today through power, love and selfcontrol.

Whatever you do, do not let fear grip your heart. Whether it is a world event or a life situation you are facing, do not let fear keep you from doing the right action. If it has, ask God to give you the Spirit of power, love and self-control.

Come celebrate Advent at the Truman Chapel at 10:30 a.m.

Sunday. This week we will look at joy. For those in the Key West area, we will have our Christmas Eve Candlelight service at 6:30 p.m. If you need chaplain care, please call (305) 293-2318, Naval Air Station Key West, or (305) 292-8788, Coast Guard Sector Key West. God Bless and may God’s Spirit be with you.

All military occupations open to women From Defense Media Activity

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efense Secretary Ash Carter announced Dec. 3 that beginning in January 2016, all military occupations and positions will be open to women, without exception.

For the first time in U.S. military history, as long as they qualify and meet specific standards, the secretary said women will be able to contribute to the DOD mission with no barriers at all in their way.

“They’ll be allowed to drive tanks, fire mortars and lead infantry sol-

diers into combat,” Carter added.

“They’ll be able to serve as Army Rangers and Green Berets, Navy SEALs, Marine Corps infantry, Air Force parajumpers, and everything else that was previously open only to men.”

Even more importantly, he said, the military services will be better able to harness the skills and perspectives that talented women have to offer.

Though more than 111,000 positions had opened to women in unisee Women page 3

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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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SARATOGA DETOUR

This Just In… MHC seeks members Would you like to be more involved in the command and find out more about your peers and shipmates? Join the Naval Air Station Key West Multi-Cultural Heritage Committee! We are looking for motivated individuals to join the committee. All are welcome. For more information, attend a meeting. The committee meets at noon on Wednesdays in the command conference room in Bldg.

A-324, Boca Chica Field. We hope to see you there!

Book sale The Friends of the Key West Library has rescheduled its December book sale to 9:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. Saturday in the palm garden next to the Key West Library, 700 Fleming St. For information, call (305) 394-7148.

Flu vaccines Naval Branch Health Clinic Key West has the flu vaccine available to eligible patrons, including retirees and family members. Immunizations are available on a walk-in basis at NBHC Key West’s Immunizations Clinic. Clinic hours are 7:30 - 4 p.m., Monday - Friday.

Call (305) 293-3929 for more information.

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Job Title: Firefighter Hometown: Buffalo, New York Prior Duty Stations: Fort Belvoir Hobbies: Softball.

Most Interesting Experience: Moving to Florida.

Future Plans: College - an associate degree.

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o accommodate the construction of an underground electric line project on Boca Chica Field, a section of Saratoga Avenue will be closed Dec. 14 - 24. The map details the work area, involving the intersection of Saratoga and Langley avenues, and the detours.

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form since 2013 until today’s announcement, Carter said, about 10 percent of military positions - nearly 220,000 - had remained closed to women. These included infantry, armor, reconnaissance, and some special operations units, the secretary said.

Over the past three years, he added, senior civilian and military leaders across the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps and Special Operations Command have studied the integration of women into these positions.

“Last month I received their recommendations [and] the data, studies and surveys on which they were based regarding whether any of those remaining positions warrant a continued exemption from being

opened to women,” he said.

In a memorandum to the secretaries of all military departments and others, Carter directed the military services to open all military occupational specialties to women 30 days from Dec. 3 - a waiting period required by law - and by that date to provide updated implementation plans for integrating women into the positions now open to them.

Women will be fully integrated into combat roles deliberately and methodically, the secretary said, using seven guidelines.

• Implementation will be pursued with the objective of improved force effectiveness.

• Leaders must assign tasks and jobs throughout the force based on ability, not gender.

• Equal opportunity likely will not mean equal participation by men and

women in all specialties, and there will be no quotas.

• Studies conducted by the services and Socom indicate that on average there are physical and other differences between men and women, and implementation will take this into account.

• The department will address the fact that some surveys suggest that some service members, men and women, will perceive that integration could damage combat effectiveness.

• Particularly in the specialties that are newly open to women, survey data and the judgment of service leaders indicate that the performance of small teams is important.

• The United States and some of its closest friends and allies are committed

to having militaries that include men and women, but not all nations share this perspective.

Implementation won’t happen overnight, Carter said.

“Fully integrating women into all military positions will make the U.S. armed forces better and stronger but there will be problems to fix and challenges to overcome,” he said. “We shouldn’t diminish that.”

The military has long prided itself on being a meritocracy, where those who serve are judged only on what they have to offer to help defend the country, Carter said.

“That’s why we have the finest fighting force the world has ever known,” he added, “and it’s one other way we will strive to ensure that the force of the future remains so, long into the future.”

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NOLA onboard

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The following LifeWorks programs are open to NAS Key West Homes’ residents only.

Kids in the Kitchen Saturday, 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m., Dewey House. Please RSVP (305) 293-5590 Conch Train Saturday. 6 - 7 p.m., NAS Key West Home office, Sigsbee Park. Please RSVP (305) 293-5590.

Conch Train Sunday. 6 - 7 p.m., NAS Key West Home office, Sigsbee Park. Please RSVP (305) 293-5590.

Pilates Monday, 9 - 10 a.m., Trumbo basketball court

U.S. Navy photo by MC3 Cody Babin

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he River Rattlers of Fighter Attack Squadron (VFA) 204 are training at Naval Air Station Key West’s Boca Chica Field. The F/A-18 Hornet squadron hails from New Orleans.

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flight. NORAD’s “Santa Cams” will stream videos on the website as Santa makes his way over various locations. Then, at 6 a.m.

EST, trackers worldwide can speak with a live phone operator to inquire as to Santa’s whereabouts by dialing the toll-free number

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what to do,” said Rear Adm. Ann Burkhardt, director, 21st Century Sailor Office.

Burkhardt described the training as opportunity to focus on making the right choices, understanding the consequences, and how it impacts readiness.

Leaders expect that discussions among peer groups will cover a spectrum of

1-877-Hi-NORAD [1-877446-6723] or by sending an email to noradtrackssanta@ outlook.com.

NORAD Tracks Santa is truly a global experience, and has delighted generations of families everywhere.

This is due, in large part, to the efforts and services of numerous program contributors.

This year’s contributors include: the 21st Space Wing, 140th Wing, Alaska NORAD Region, America Forces Network, Canadian NORAD Region, Civil Air Patrol, Continental NORAD Region, DoD News, Federal Aviation Administration, Space Foundation, Strategic Air & Space Museum, Air Force Academy Band, U.S. Air Force Band of

the Golden West, U.S. Air Force Band of the West, U.S. Air Force Band, U.S. Air Force Heartland of America Band, U.S. Army Ground Forces Band, U.S. Band of MidAmerica, U.S. Coast Guard Band, U.S. Department of State Family Liaison Office, U.S. Merchant Marine Academy, U.S. Postal Service, and West Point Band.

behaviors and emphasize the importance of leaders at every level to “step up, and step in.”

The training details are outlined in NAVADMIN 280/15. The training topics include professional behavior, alcohol’s impact on decision making, sexual harassment, sexual assault, and retaliation.

Training will be delivered to all active and reserve personnel by facilitators

selected by their commands and will begin in early 2016. New facilitators will be certified by Master Mobile Training Teams from the CTC Task Force and will then deliver the interactive video and facilitated face-to-face sessions in small groups to their peers within the command.

Since the training methods are similar, command facilitators certified to instruct the training delivered in

2015 will remain certified to instruct CTC. CTC satisfies General Military Training requirements for Hazing, Operational Risk Management and Alcohol, Drug and Tobacco Awareness CommandAssigned ReadinessEnhancement General Military Training.

Training must be completed for all Sailors no later than Sept. 30, 2016.

Happy Baby Class Tuesday, 6 p.m., Truman Annex fire station; 6:30 p.m.

Trumbo Point6:30 - 7:30 p.m., Dewey House Santa visits housing annexes Santa and his elves will ride a fire truck and give at candy canes at the housing annexes on Tuesday: Truman Annex - 6 p.m.; Trumbo Point - 6:30 p.m.

Wednesday: Sigsbee Park - 6 p.m.

Zumba Thursday, 6:30 - 7:30 p.m., Dewey House Contact us: NAS Key West Homes 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., first Saturday.

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

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Naval Services FamilyLine celebrates 50 years

By Tamara Calandra Navy Installations Command Public Affairs

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s Naval Services FamilyLine celebrates its golden anniversary, we look back through the very first newsletters and pictures and think, “You’ve come along way, baby!”

Certainly the hairdos and attire from five decades ago look quite different, which also makes you wonder what people in 2065 will

say about ours.

We are no longer the Navy Wifeline Association, but the Naval Services FamilyLine. Instead of mailing out newsletters, you can learn more on our website and find us on Facebook or send us a tweet.

However, the organization’s basic mission remains the same: To empower sea service families to meet the challenges of a military lifestyle with information, resources and mentoring. The group was found-

ed a half century ago by spouses for spouses, and those spouses continue to strengthen one another and provide a solid home front.

NSFL is still comprised of a board of volunteer spouses and remains located on the Washington Navy Yard in Washington, D.C. The information booklets and protocol handbook, which were first developed, have grown in size to a “Guideline Series” of topics pertinent to service members and their families. They are sent to

Fleet and Family Support Centers, spouse clubs, Family Readiness Groups and other organizations upon request, and can now be downloaded online.

The orientation program for new Navy “wives” has developed into the very successful COMPASS program for new “spouses,” offered at bases throughout the world.

The organization has developed the Continuum of Resources and Education program. It’s a network of seminars, workshops, classes, and people dedicated to empowering the Navy spouse, educating the Navy family, and promoting the Navy lifestyle.

Supporting the fleet, fighter and family, Navy Installations Command is comprised of more than 50,000 Sailors and civilian employees located at 70 installations in 11 regions worldwide.

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This week at FFSC

Federal Employee Basics

Tuesday, 8 - 10:30 a.m., FFSC Understanding the complexity of the federal hiring process can lead to success in gaining a federal job.

Command Indoc Postponed The command indoc scheduled for Monday - Friay has been rescheduled to Jan. 25 - 29, 2016.

If you have questions, contact Dave Patrocky at (305) 293-4408, ext. 19.

Resume Writing Thursday, 1 - 2:30 p.m., FFSC The properly constructed resume will help you stand out in today’s highly competitive job market. Topics include the basics of a resume, key words to use and formatting.

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 information, call (305) 2934408 or stop FFSC at 804 Sigsbee Rd., Sigsbee Park.

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MWR Update Holiday Lights The Information Tickets and Travel office hosts the annual Holiday Lights Tour at 6 p.m., Dec. 18. Tickets are available at ITT for $5 per person. Tickets are limited. For more information call (305) 293-4173.

Softball season

Captain’s Cup Softball begins Jan. 25 and rosters are due Jan. 15. The games will play every Monday and Wednesday on the renovated softball field on Sigsbee Park. Awards will be presented to first and second place. For information, or to submit rosters, email Navigator’s live kwathletics@gmail.com or It’s that time of year - call (305) 797-7791.

Navigator’s is hosting performers during season. Racquetball Island Time, a steel drum and guitar duo, will per- league form from 6 - 9 p.m., Dec. A Racquetball Ladder 18. The Fly Away Café will League is being organized. have a dinner special. For The league is open to all more information call (305) hands. The league is self293-2468. officiated and participants set their own match dates and times. A minimum of AquaFit class 12 entries is required to Trumbo Pool offers a start the league. For more free AquaFit class every information, or to register, Wednesday and Friday email kwathletics@gmail. from 11 a.m. - noon. No com or call (305) 797-7791. registration is required.

Patrons interested in stay- Babysitting break ing in the pool after class, must pay the standard fees.

The Child Development Unattended children are Center is offering additional prohibited. For more infor- child care. Cost is $4 per mation call (305) 293- 4324. child, per hour and pre-registration is required, along with immunization records.

Tennis league For more information, or MWR Fitness has orga- to register your child, call nized a Ladies Tennis (305) 293-4498.

Ladder League, which Dec. 18: 6 - midnight in is open to all hands. The support of JIATF South; Registration deadline is register by Wednesday Dec. 24 and the season begins Jan. 1. The league Free movies is self-officiated and parBeach Patio Recreation ticipants set their own Center offers free movies match dates and times. A each Saturday at 1 and 6 minimum of 12 entries is p.m. on the big screen.

Lazy required to start the league.

Boy seating is available and For more information, or snacks are available for to register, email kwathletpurchase.

For more inforics@gmail.com or call (305) mation, call (305) 293-5282.

797-7791.

Saturday: “Maze Runner: Scorch Trials” at 1 p.m.

(PG-13) Saturday: “A Walk in the Woods” at 6 p.m. (R) Dec. 19: “Hotel Transylvania 2” at 1 p.m. (PG) Dec. 19: “We are Friends” (R) Dec. 26: “The Intern” (PG13) Dec. 26: “No Escape” (R)

See the Fitness Schedule for class information or call (305) 293-2480 or email bocachicagym@gmail.com.

Trumbo Pool

Join MWR for Family Movie Night on the second and fourth Friday of every month at the Sigsbee Youth Center. The feature film begins at 6:30 p.m. For details, call (305) 293-2503.

Dec. 25: No movie because of holiday

The Trumbo Pool has shifted to winter hours: Wednesday - Saturday, 11 a.m. - 5 p.m., and Sunday, noon - 5 p.m. The pool, on Trumbo Point, offers laps swimming, water slides, lily pads, climbing wall and kiddie splash pad. The pavilion is available for parties and a playground is on site.

Admission is $1 a day for retirees and DOD civilians and free to active duty and their families. For more information or to book a party call (305) 293-4324.

Fly Away Café

2016 air show

The Fly Away Café, is now operating at Navigator’s Bar & Grill, Boca Chica Marina.

The Fly Away Café offers breakfast and lunch, as well as dinner specials. Hours of service are 7 a.m. - 7 p.m.

Monday - Saturday, and 9 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. Sunday. In addition to a wide variety of food selections, the café serves café con leche, cappuccino and espresso. Order ahead, or call for specials, at (305) 293-2468.

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.

MWR is now soliciting cash and in-kind sponsorship to support the show. Anyone interested in sponsorship may contact the air show sponsorship coordinator by emailing emma.harlow@ navy.mil or calling (305) 293-2503.

Family movies

Fitness studio The new Boca Chica Exercise Studio is now open in the former Landing Zone offices, Bldg. A-350, next to the Air Lanes Bowling Center. A number of fitness classes, including Pilates and yoga, are offered in the studio, which features stateof-the-art bamboo flooring, mirrors and sound system.

Child Care Need an extra hour or two of child care? The School Age Care program and the Child Development Center offer hourly care. Families may not exceed 10 hours of care per child per week during SAC Before and After School program. Children must have an active regis-

tration on file. Make res- of operation - 7:45 a.m. - 5 ervations in person or by p.m. daily. For more inforcalling the Youth Center at mation, call (305) 293-4434.

(305) 293-4437. For CDC hourly care, call (305) 293- Disney salute 4498.

Information, Tickets and Travel, Sigsbee Park, has Liberty activities the 2015 Disney Armed The Liberty Single Sailor Forces Salute tickets: 4-day Program is open to all sin- ticket with Park Hopper gle or unaccompanied active option for only $173.75. duty military personnel Tickets are available now E-6 and below. Visit us on through Thursday. All Facebook at “MWR Liberty active military and their Key West” and request to be spouses, Coast Guard and added to the closed Liberty active members of the Group. For additional infor- National Guard or Reserve mation email naskwliber- can purchase up to six tickty@gmail.com or call (305) ets per for friends and fam293-2682 or (305) 797-4468. ily. Tickets must be actiNo activities are scheduled vated by military personnel or spouse at the park and for December. tickets must be used by the same person on any and all Sigsbee Marina days. Tickets must be used Sigsbee Marina is now operating on winter hours see MWR page 8

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Golfers swing for Soldier Ride

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ore than 100 golfers braved drizzle and sopping greens Dec. 4 to raise funds for the Wounded Warrior Project’s upcoming Soldier

U.S. Navy photos by Jolene Scholl

Naval Air Station Key West CMC Mark McDonald, right, follows through on his swing as, from left, Dave Dymarcik and Wounded Warrior Jack Johnson watch.

Ride in Key West.

The 2016 ride is set for Jan. 10, starting at 10:30 a.m. at Boca Chica Field and ending at the Truman waterfront around noon.

The community is encoursee Golf page 8

Members of NAS Key West’s Junior Enlisted Association barbecued burgers and dogs for golfers grabbing lunch during the tournament.

Winning the Key West Area Chief Petty Officers’ Wounded Warrior Golf Tournament were, from left, Dave Patrocky, Tom Butler, and ABHC Ricky Hanson.

Lisa and Dave Patrocky, co-chairs of this year’s tournament, give out awards at the end of the event.

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mwrgraphics@hotmail.com. Tuesday 10 - 10:45 a.m. - HIIT (Boca Cardio Dance Chica Fitness Center) Boca Chica Fitness 5:15 - 6 p.m. - Shake It Off Center is rolling out a new (Boca Chica Exercise Studio) class on Tuesdays - Shake 6:15 - 7 p.m. - Cycling (Boca It Off Cardio Dance Class Chica Cycling Studio) includes a variety of dance style and music genres.

Wednesday The class meets 5:15 - 6 5:15 - 6 p.m. - HIIT (Boca p.m. in the Exercise Studio, Chica Fitness Center) Bldg. A-350 on Boca Chica 6:15 - 7 p.m. - Pilates (Boca Field.

Chica Exercise Studio) For more information call (305) 293-2480.

Thursday 10:30 - 11:30 a.m. - Gentle Fitness schedule Yoga (Sigsbee Community Center) Monday 6:15 - 7 p.m. - Cycle (Boca 7 - 7:45 a.m. - Cycling (Boca Chica Cycling Studio) Chica Cycling Studio) 11 - 11:45 a.m. - Pilates Friday (Boca Chica Exercise 11 - 11:45 a.m. - Total Body Toning (Boca Chica Fitness Studio) 5:15 - 6:05 p.m. - Cardio Center) Kickboxing (Boca Chica Saturday Fitness Center) 6:15 - 7:15 p.m. - Yoga 9:15 - 10:15 a.m. - Circuit (Boca Chica Fitness Center) (Boca Chica Fitness Center)

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by Dec. 20. For more information, call the ITT Office at (305) 293-4173.

Landing Zone The Landing Zone has relocated to Bldg. A-711 Essex Circle, Boca Chica Field. It is a one-stop shop resource center for quality products at competitive prices. Products include awards and recognitions, plaques and engraving, custom imprinted apparel, NAS Key West logoed products, printing/copying, signage and it is also an authorized notary public.Stop by to see the new location and learn about all the services they offer.

For more information, call (305) 293-2884 or email

FOR RENT Shared house - room available. Lower Sugarloaf. $1,200 per month, everything included. Beautiful area with private pool and plenty of storage space.

Please call (305) 619-8351.

HELP WANTED Part-time position - Nestle retail representative in Key West. Primary function is

NAS Classifieds

to support the display and stocking of Nestle products at various customer sites. Must be at least 18 with high school diploma or GED equivalent, have a valid driver’s license and a dependable vehicle with valid insurance. Must be available to work early morning/late night hours and willing to work any day of the week, weekends and holidays. $13.55 per hour.

For more info, or to apply, visit https://nestleusa.taleo. net/careersection/4/jobdetail.ftl?job=15008268 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.

U.S. Navy photo by Jolene Scholl

Co-founder of Soldier Ride Peter Honerkamp, second from right, attended the Dec. 4 tournament, along with former Naval Air Station Key West commanding officers, from left, Jim Scholl and Pat Lefere and current CO Capt. Steve McAlearney.

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aged to attend a welcoming ceremony for the 35 riders after they arrive; the ceremony will be in front of the USCGC Ingham.

More than $12,000 was raised in this year’s tournament, according to Lisa Patrocky, co-chair of this year’s tournament, which is organized by the Key West Area Chief Petty Officers Association.

Three Wounded Warriors joined active and retired military members,

and community members in playing golf to support Soldier Ride.

Wounded Warriors have participated in the Key West Soldier Ride since 2006, when the first ride ended with little fanfare at the Southernmost Buoy on Whitehead Street.

Since that time, military and community support has grown. Riders now stay a few extra days and have an opportunity to go fishing and diving, and are treated to shows and dinners, all thanks to the Key West Military Affairs Committee and local businesses.

The ride now begins with a breakfast and check presentation at the NAS Key West Chiefs’ Mess on Boca Chica Field. And now when they make the ride to the Truman waterfront they see residents and visitors lining the streets to wave flags and cheer them on.

After arriving at the waterfront, they are welcomed by the community, the mayor and commanding officers representing NAS Key West, Coast Guard Sector Key West, Army Special Forces and Joint Interagency Task Force South.