FRIDAY, MAY 15, 2015
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VOL. 26 NO. 20 WWW.CNIC.NAVY.MIL/KEYWEST NAVAL AIR STATION KEY WEST, FLORIDA
Terns return; protect birds (May 6, 2015) A Navy diver stationed at the Naval Diving and Salvage Training Center participates in a Year of the Military Diver public celebration. The celebration included technology demonstrations, congressional proclamations and dive demonstrations from all branches of service.
U.S. Navy photo by Anthony Powers
inside: fundraiser Khaki car wash. . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Light the way Saving energy. . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 anniversary Dive school dedication. . . . 7 Bird of prey Raptor at Boca Chica . . . . . 8 Energy Tip If it’s on, it’s using energy. Turn it off if it’s not being used. TOP OF PAGE ONE: An MH-53E Sea Stallion helicopter attached to the Wolfpack of Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron (HMH) 466 lands on the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Boxer (LHD 4) during flight operations.
From NAS Key West Public Affairs
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e prepared for the annual visit of the endangered and protected terns that make their seasonal home on Naval Air Station Key West’s flat, gravel roofs. The least tern and Roseate tern migrate through Florida in the spring and are predominately seen on Truman and Sigsbee Park annexes as well as Boca Chica Field, said Carrie Backlund, NAS Key West natural resources manager. “Both birds are protected by the state of Florida and the Migratory Bird Treaty Act,” said Backlund. “The Roseate tern is also federally listed as threatened. “This protection means it see Terns page 2
U.S. Navy photos by MC1 (SW/AW) Brian Morales
Left, Naval Air Station Key West Marinas Manager Billie Adkins, Florida Department of Environmental Protection’s Edward Russell, and NAS Key West Executive Officer Cmdr. Pornchai Davidson display the Clean and Resilient Marina flag FDEP awarded NAS Key West Wednesday. Right, NAS Key West Command Master Chief Mark McDonald and Adkins hoist the flag at Boca Chica Marina. The marina is the first in Monroe County and seventh in the state to earn the Clean and Resilient Marina designation, which signifies the marina is prepared to withstand tropical storm events as well as be good stewards of the marine environment.
Marina’s storm readiness earns FDEP designation By Jolene Scholl Southernmost Flyer
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nce again, Naval Air Station Key West’s Boca Chica Marina is leading the
way in best practices by becoming the first marina in Monroe County to earn the Florida Department of Environmental Protection’s Clean and Resilient Marina Award.
In October 2001, it was the first county marina and federal facility to earn the Clean Marina designation. Since that time most of the county’s marinas have followed suit and now carry
the Clean Marina designation, which focuses on incorporating best practices to protect the environment. see Marina page 3
Armed Forces Day celebrates military members From NAS Key West Public Affairs
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his year marks the 65th anniversary of Armed Forces Day, established to recognize and honor all members of the armed forces.
The day is celebrated annually on the third Saturday of May. At Naval Air Station Key West, active duty military representing all branches of service will compete Friday in the Armed Forces Command Challenge at Sigsbee Field.
On Aug. 31, 1949, Secretary of Defense Louis Johnson announced the creation of an Armed Forces Day to replace separate Army, Navy, Marine Corps and Air Force Days. The single day celebration stemmed from the unifica-
tion of the Armed Forces under the Department of Defense. At the first observation of Armed Forces Day, President Harry S. Truman praised the work of the military services at home and across the seas.
“It is vital to the security of the nation and to the establishment of a desirable peace,” said Truman. “Armed Forces Day, Saturday, May 20, 1950, marks the first combined see ARMED FORCES page 8
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May 15 1939 - A contract is issued to CurtissWright for the XSB2C-1 dive bomber.
May 16 1965 - The first U.S. naval gunfire support in Vietnam is performed by USS Henry W. Tucker (DD 875) as she fires upon the Viet Cong coastal concentrations southeast of Saigon.
May 17 1987 - USS Stark (FFG 31) is struck by two Iraqi Exocet Missiles in the Persian Gulf, killing 37 Sailors and wounding 21.
May 18 1969 - Apollo 10 is launched with Cmdr. John Young as command module pilot and Cmdr. Eugene Cernan as the lunar module pilot.
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have read and watched the movie, “Horton Hears a Who,” by Dr. Seuss many times, thanks to my children. In the story Horton reminds everyone “A person is a person no matter how small!” And of course the entire population of Whoville is finally saved when the smallest of them all decides to participate with the entire city with a final, “YOPP!” So how does this relate to us today? I woke up this morning to once again see on my Facebook feed that Nepal had another devastating earthquake, which comes after previous quakes have already cost thousands of lives. I had an email from my church seeking support in the continued efforts in helping residents in Texas who suffered damage from recent tornadoes. It can seem overwhelming with all the chaos and disaster happening worldwide. You may look at it all and wonder, “What can I do? I am just one person.”
And as Horton might say to you, “A person is a person no matter how small.” Whoville required all the people to save their world. So when one shirks in the corner, the effects can be great, even if that person may be the smallest of all. CHAPLAIN'S Don’t be disCORNER couraged by a disaster. These disasters aren’t the problems for one country, state or person. They belong to the world. We NAS Key West Command are all human. Chaplain We all must Lt. respond. We all Ethan Everts can make a difference no matter how small that difference may seem. We may not be able to set foot in Nepal or Texas to lend a hand, but we can still help. We all can find ways in assisting those at ground zero. There are reputable groups you can send financial aid. My family has been through a natural disaster when a level four tornado on the enhanced Fujita scale ripped through our subdivision. At the time I was completing training at chaplain
May 19 1855 - The screw ship Powhatan lands her Marine guard at Shanghai, China, to protect the lives and property of Americans during a period of unrest.
May 20 1943 - The Tenth Fleet is established to coordinate U.S. anti-submarine operations in the Atlantic. Disbanded after WWII, it is reactivated in January 2010 as U.S. Fleet Cyber Command.
May 21 2005 - The first T-AKE ship, USNS Lewis and Clark (T-AKE 1), is launched at the National Steel and Shipbuilding Company in San Diego.
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is unlawful to kill, attempt to kill, take, possess, transport, molest, or harass these birds or their nests or eggs,” she said. “Violations of these laws can include thou-
school and had to enlist the help of my friends and church family. It didn’t matter if the help was physical - moving items - or help by watching children or simply help by providing storage space until we could figure out where would be moving. Every helpful deed counted no matter how small. It’s unrealistic for the entire population to rush to one location, so we must support those who are trained and able to help. I encourage you to find ways to help. You may be in a church or another group that has the ability to fundraise. You may be able to pack a lunch and use the money saved to send into an aid organization. Whatever comes to mind, don’t discount it. No matter how big or small, everyone makes a difference in these times. You just have to decide to climb high and yell, “YOPPPPP!” As always, you are welcome to come and join us for our Sunday worship service at 10:30 a.m. at the Truman Chapel. If you are in need of chaplain care, please contact us at (305) 293-2318 Naval Air Station Key West, or (305) 292-8788, Coast Guard. God Bless and do what you can!
sands of dollars in penalties and jail time.” Backlund described the terns as small, nine - 17 inches in length, with a wingspan of 20 - 30 inches. “They are light gray above, the top of their heads are black and they have a white forehead with a yellowish-orange bill that has with black tip,” she noted. “The chest is white and the tail forked. Their feet are yellowish-orange. “The Roseate terns have a rosy tint on breast. The birds start nesting in April and are here through August.” At NAS Key West the terns nest on flat, gravel roofs and gravel, rocky un-vegetated open areas on the airfield. “Some of the buildings they have historically nested on are Truman Annex, buildings 289 and 290 and the Housing Office at Sigsbee Park, V-4059, but they can nest on
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 andrea.denny@ navy.mil. Telephone (305) 293-2027/2434. DSN 4832027/2434. Deadline for all editorial copy is 4 p.m. the Friday preceding publication. All articles must be submitted on disk in text format, written in upper/lower case style.
any suitable flat roof and may nest on roofs other than those identified above.” The adult birds are extremely sensitive to prolonged or frequent disturbance. The eggs and chicks require parental protection from daytime heat because they are highly susceptible to heat stress, Backlund said. The following policies are in effect at all NAS Key West annexes: Routine work on rooftops should be scheduled outside of nesting season. Do not access any flat roof - or very shallow pitched roofs - between April and August for any reason without first contacting the base Natural Resources Manager at (305) 797-9576. Anyone who finds a tern chick that has fallen off a roof should immediately contact the NRM.
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“We’ve had clean marina recognitions for many years now, so it’s nice to have the added recognition for our efforts at Boca Chica Field,” said Capt. Steve McAlearney, commanding officer of Naval Air Station Key West. “I would like to recognize our excellent marina staff, as well as the boaters for their efforts in recycling, pumpout procedures and being stewards of the environment. We are proud to make this a great place for boaters to visit and call their home port.” Boca Chica’s marina is one of only seven statewide that have received the Clean and Resilient Marina designation. It is also the
first - and currently the only - federal facility to earn the recognition, according to Ed Russell Jr., environmental consultant for Florida’s Department of Environmental Protection. The FDEP introduced the new program, which is a Gulf of Mexico Alliance project, last summer. The Clean and Resilient Marina Initiative was established “to promote and expand resilient and environmentally responsible operation and best management practices at marinas,” according to a GOMA pamphlet. NAS Key West Marinas Manager Billie Adkins was among a group of local marina managers who attended the first workshop at the Harvey Government Center in Key West. “I felt that our marina should participate
in the program and followed up with Ed Russell to get the requirements for the Resilient Marina Designation,” he said. Adkins, who began managing the marina in 1991, has steered its growth from a concession stand with sailboat rentals to a Marina Recreation facility with 120 slips, 20 moorings, a bar and grill, beach, picnic areas and an administrative office building with attached shower and laundry facilities. “The inspection for the ‘Resilient Marina Designation’ is focused on how well the marina is designed to survive a storm, marina storm procedures, preparation and sustainability,” Adkins said, noting inspections are made annually. Boca Chica Marina is designed to withstand a 150 mph lateral wind load, he said.
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Operational procedures are in place for the detailed preparation for each different hurricane condition and for recovery after storms. Buildings are constructed with surge levels in mind, Adkins added. In 2005, Hurricane Wilma flooded buildings and damaged the older wooden docks. Electrical receptacles are now above the surge level from Hurricane Wilma. All walls are concrete or green board with tile to handle wet conditions and the air conditioning equipment is mounted above flood levels when possible. “The inspectors commented on how well the facility is maintained and were pleased with the order and condition of the marina along with the written procedures for preparation and for after storm clean up.”
This Just In… DEERS closed
on May 31. The $60 covers the cost of the materials. A reduced rate of $75 The DEERS/Rapid office will be is available for family members who closed Wednesday, 10 - 11 a.m. for are willing to share materials. For information, call Grant Wagner at mandatory training. For appointments visit https://rap- (513) 404-2188. ids-appointments.dmdc.osd.mil.
Safety Fair
Job Title: Patrolman Hometown: University Place, Washington Prior Duty Stations: Strategic Weapons Facility Pacific Marine Corps Security Force Battalion, Silverdale, Washington. Hobbies: Auto shop, fishing, boating and flying. Most Interesting Experience: Sky diving. Future Plans: Associates degree.
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Make a reservation and save money A Safety Fair will be held Thursday by staying at a Navy Lodge during in bldg. A-515 from 8 a.m. - 12 p.m. vacation travel. With savings up to 45 percent over civilian hotels and Boating course offered locations around the world, Navy Lodges are a great place to stay Anyone boating in Florida and born when traveling. after January 1, 1988m is required to take and pass a boating safety course “Staying at a Navy Lodges durin order to operate a boat of 10 horse- ing your vacation is a great way power or more. The Key West Sail to keep expenses down,” said Mike and Power Squadron is offering the Bockelman, Vice President, Navy America’s Boating Course at the Key Exchange Service Command’s Navy West Sail and Power Squadron, 5205 Lodge Program. College Rd., Stock Island. For reservations, call 1 (800) 628The course covers boat handling, 9466 or online at www.navy-lodge. elementary seamanship, navigation com or www.dodlodging.com. aids, weather, marine radios, boating regulations of Florida and more. The Paddling, boat safety course is family oriented, and completion satisfies the mandatory Florida course state boating certification requireThe Key West Sail and Power ments. Squadron will present two semiThis weekend course meets from 8 nars May 16 at the Key West Sail a.m. - 5 p.m. May 30 and 8 a.m. - noon and Power Squadron building, 5205
College Road. The first, Paddle Smart is at 10 a.m. The second, Emergencies Onboard, is at 1 p.m. The seminars, which are about two hours, are free and open to the public. Paddle Smart covers the terminology, equipment and skills needed to safely navigate rivers, streams and the ocean coastline. The seminar is presented by the Power Squadron’s own Dick Schewe, Senior Navigator. Emergencies On-board, presented by Sector Key West Coast Guardsman, Luke O’Dea, teaches how to adequately prepare for common emergencies and deal with them when they occur. The class covers practical knowledge about accident prevention, running aground, on-board fires, getting lost, towing and medical emergencies.
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Start moving: Physical fitness starts with motion From Naval Hospital Jacksonville Wellness Center
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ay is National Physical Fitness and Sports Month, a great time to renew one’s commitment to a healthy, active lifestyle. Less than half of all adults in the U.S. get the recommended physical activity each week. An effective method of enhancing physical performance, over traditional endurance-based training, is through high intensity interval training. It’s a cardio respiratory training technique that involves repeated periods of high intensity effort followed by either a low intensity period or complete rest. Most endurance workouts, such as walking, running, or stair climbing, are performed at a moderate intensity, or an exertion level of about five - six on a scale of zero to 10. High
intensity intervals, however, are typically done at an exertion level of seven or higher but last for shorter periods of time, typically a few seconds to several minutes. T o t a l workout time can range from four - 30 U.S. Navy photo m i n u t e s , and can be done in a variety of settings, such as on exercise machines with variable speeds and resistance, group fitness classes, outdoor running, and even resistance training. Benefits of HIIT can include improved heart and lung function, enhanced metabolic function and
rate; increased maximal oxygen consumption; improved blood pressure and cholesterol, and reduced body fat. Elite athletes and sedentary individuals alike have benefited from HIIT. If just starting an exercise program, individuals should consult a physician and obtain medical clearance. Recommended HIIT guidelines include exercising within one’s own capabilities, allowing adequate rest between exercises and workout sessions, and maintaining proper form for all exercises. For best results, add one or two sessions per week to regular exercise routines and work towards a balance of HIIT with continuous aerobic exercise. For more information, contact your command fitness leader or Naval Branch Health Clinic Key West’s Health Promotions program at (305) 293-4844.
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op-voted chiefs and officers wash cars for donations going to the Navy Ball Committee at Boca Chica Field Friday. The committee will hold more events like a Caribbean luncheon and bowling tournament to raise funds toward coordinating this year’s Southernmost Navy Ball.
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The following LifeWorks programs are open to BBC residents only. Pilates Monday, 9 - 9:45 a.m., Trumbo basketball court. Kids Craft Day Wednesday, 3:30 - 4:30 p.m., Dewey House. Zumba Thursday, 6:15 - 7:15 p.m., Sigsbee Community Center. Zumba May 23, 9 - 10 a.m., Sigsbee Community Center.
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This week at FFSC
LIGHTING THE WAY
Federal Employment Basics Tuesday, 9 - 10:30 a.m., FFSC Understanding the complexity of the federal hiring process can lead to success in gaining a federal job.
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 resume, using key words and formatting your resume.
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nstallation Energy Manager Michael Gilbert conducts energy conservation training for 45 building energy monitors May 7 at Boca Chica Field. The goal is to train Sailors and civilians to operate the facilities they work in as efficiently as possible.
Selecting LED lights, fixtures requires research From the Navy Department degrade quickly. There of Energy Security is a wide range of fixture quality on the market, so e’ve all seen light- be cautious about major emitting diode, investments and do some or LED, lighting research before buying. products come on the marLED products are ket in recent years. They generally more efficient are known for their long than incandescent, life, often 35,000 hours or so applications that more, but are they effi- have traditionally used cient? Well, that depends. incandescent lights, such as The technology is flashlights and Christmas improving rapidly and many lights, benefit from LED companies are offering technology. In the case of products, but some are flashlights, batteries last better than others. Where longer, and light can be many LED lamps are in the directed more precisely. Some LED downlight same fixture, a good design products are as efficient as is required to dissipate the best compact fluorescent heat so that the LEDs can products, and some LED operate efficiently and not
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general area lighting systems are almost as efficient as the best linear fluorescent systems, but the cost of LED is still high compared to fluorescent. Since general lighting requires that many LED lamps be installed close together, do your research to make sure the fixture will last, and check on the warranty. LED lighting is becoming more common for outdoor night lighting. Because LEDs are so directional, fixtures can be designed to use considerably less energy than traditional high-intensity discharge fixtures, and the long lamp
life can save a lot of money on lamp replacements for hard-to-reach locations. LEDs have many other useful attributes, including excellent dimming capability, compact size, no ultraviolet radiation emissions or warm-up time required, and good color rendition for most models. Though it’s still in the early stages, LED technology is transforming the lighting industry. The Department of Energy has followed the evolution of the technology and produced volumes of useful information. A simple internet search on “DOE LED” can get you started.
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 Yard sale An Art, Crafts and Yard Sale is set for May 30, 8 a.m. - noon on Sigsbee Park. Table/Space is only $3. Call Sigsbee Recreation Center Campground Office for information or to reserve a table (305) 293-4432.
who attend both meet and greets. Young and Paul will also be at the Sunset Lounge on Sigsbee Park from 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. for another meet-and-greet. For more Command Challenge information, call (305) 293-2480 or email kwathletics@gmail.com.
Babysitting break Kids run The Child Development Center is providing additional child care opportunities during May. The cost is $4 per child, per hour and pre-registration is required; immunization records are required. Call the CDC at (305) 293-4498 for additional information. Dates and times are: May 21: 6 - 10:30 p.m.; registration deadline is Tuesday. May 29: 6 - 10 p.m., registration deadline is May 27.
Command Challenge
The annual NAS Key West Command Challenge is from 6:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. Saturday at Truman Annex, next to the Beach Patio Recreation Center. Commands will compete in a variety of sports and challenges. MWR has invited special guests to judge the Team Spirit Challenge -the Miami Dolphins Cheerleaders. The cheerleaders also will perform at 9:15 a.m. and have a meet-and-greet with fans from 11 a.m. - noon and 1 - 2 p.m. Also attending the challenge are Washington Redskins starters Darrel Young and Niles Paul,
All NAS Key West children are invited to participate in the annual America’s Armed Forces Kid’s Run May 23. The run begins at 10 a.m. at Sigsbee Community Center. The run is open to all military youth aged 5 - 13. The event includes a .5-mile, 1-mile and 2-mile run. Registration forms are available at the Information, Tickets and Travel office, Youth Center or Boca Chica Fitness Center. Or register online at www.americaskidsrun.org. For more info call (305) 293-2480 or email bocachicagym@gmail.com.
Dolphin Derby The 19th Annual Dolphin Derby will be Memorial Day weekend, May 22 - 23. The Captain’s Meeting is May 22 at the Navigator’s Bar & Grill and the weigh-in is May 23 at the Sunset Lounge. The early registration fee $125 per boat. After May 16, the registration fee is $175 per boat. Boats are limited to six anglers; all anglers must be an authorized patron or sponsored by one. Call the Sigsbee Marina at (305) 293-4434 for additional information or to request an email copy of the registration forms.
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. • Saturday - “Unbroken” (PG-13) at 1 p.m. • Saturday - “American Sniper” (R) at 6 p.m. • May 23 - “Seventh Son” (PG-13) at 1 p.m. • May 23 - “The Boy Next Door” (PG-13) at 6 p.m. • May 30 - “Jupiter Ascending” (PG-13) at 1 p.m. • May 30 - “Focus” (R) at 6 p.m.
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. • Sunday - 50 percent off Boca Chica Marina gear rental with Liberty Card. • Wednesday - Birthday Bash Celebration, 6 - 8 p.m. • May 22 - 20 percent off ITT items with Liberty Card. • May 25 - Commotion on the Ocean, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. $20. • May 27 - Bowling at Air Lanes Bowling Center, 3 - 5 p.m. Free. • May 29 - Corn Hole Tournament, 6 - 8 p.m. Free.
Fitness schedule
(Sigsbee Community • 5:15 - 6:15 p.m. - Pump Center) (Sigsbee Community Center) Monday • 6:15 - 7 p.m. - Cycling • 11 - 11:45 a.m. - Pilates (Boca Chica Cycling • 6:15 - 7 p.m. - Cycle (Boca (Boca Chica Fitness) Studio) Chica Cycling Studio) • 5:15 - 6:05 p.m. - Cardio Friday Kickboxing (Boca Chica Wednesday 9:30 a.m. Fitness) • 11 a.m. - Noon - Yoga • 8:30 • 6:15 - 7:15 p.m. - Yoga (Boca Chica Fitness) Paddleboard (Boca Chica Marina) Register the (Boca Chica Fitness) • 5:15 - 6 p.m. - Kickbox Monday before class. Step (Boca Chica Fitness) Tuesday • 6:05 – 6:50 p.m. - Pilates • 10 - 10:45 a.m. - Total Body Toning (Boca Chica • 10 - 11 a.m. - Xtreme (Boca Chica Fitness) Fitness) Circuit (Boca Chica • Fitness) Thursday Saturday • 5:15 - 6 p.m. - TRX (Boca • 10:30 - 11:30 a.m. Gentle Yoga (Sigsbee • 9 - 10 a.m. - Xtreme Circuit Chica Fitness) (Boca Chica Fitness) Community Center) • 5:15 - 6:15 p.m. - Pump
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Special Forces honors heroes at anniversary
U.S. Navy photos by MC1 (SW/AW) Brian Morales
Soldiers assigned to the 1st Special Warfare Training Group, U.S. Army John F. Kennedy Special Warfare Center and School perform a static line jump at the Sgt. Maj. Jerry Patton Drop zone. From NAS Key West Public Affairs
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he Special Forces U n d e r w a t e r Operations School celebrated its 50th anniversary Thursday by dedicating its headquarters building in honor of Col. Ola Mize, a Medal of Honor recipient who is credited with starting the school on Fleming Key. Mize, who also served in Vietnam, initiated the training program on Fleming Key in 1964, where thousands have been trained over the past 50 years. Mize died March 12, 2014, at the age of 82. In addition to honoring Mize, the training center officially dedicated the Sgt. Maj. Jerry Patton Drop zone, following the demonstration. Patton died Oct. 15, 2008,
during High Altitude High Opening training while assigned to the Special Operations Command. He was preparing for deployment to Afghanistan. From 2002 to 2005, Patton was assigned as cadre at the Special Forces Underwater Operations School. The celebration included a maritime demonstration showcasing the unique skills possessed by Special Family members of Col. Ola Mize, left, and Patton, right, receive plaques during two ceremonies celebrating the Special Forces Forces combat divers and Underwater Operations School 50th anniversary at Fleming Key Thursday. the training they receive at the school. Working with Naval Air Station Key West School Liaison Officer Yoli Eldred, Eaton arranged to have 600 local school students watched the demonstration, which included a helocast and a static line jump over water, as well as a High Altitude Low Opening jump and a beach landing.
Soldiers emerge from the newly dedicated drop zone during a live demonstration.
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The largest raptor in the sky
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demonstration by America’s defense team of its progress, under the National Security Act, towards the goal of readiness for any eventuality. It is the first parade of preparedness by the unified forces of our land, sea, and air defense.” U.S. Navy photo by MC1 (SW/AW) Brian Morales The recognition continues today and DOD officials conn F-22 Raptor assigned to the 95th Fighter Squadron launches from Boca Chica Field Monday. The 95th tinue to offer praise to the Fighter Squadron stationed at Tyndall Air Force Base in Panama City, Florida visits Naval Air Station Key nation’s Soldiers, Sailors, West during a time-target training exercise.
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Geri Lainhart, (757) 620-2851. HELP WANTED Inventory control clerk, full time, Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., Key West. Candidate should have strong Excel and analytical skills and good math skills. Prefer candidate with experience in data entry. $13 per hour. Apply online at www.historictours.com. NAS KEY WEST CLASSIFIEDS are free for active-duty and retired personnel, their families and civilian base employees only. Deadline for submissions is noon the Tuesday prior to that Friday’s issue. Make submissions to the NAS Key West Public Affairs Office by email, jolene. scholl@navy.mil; mail, P.O. Box 9001, Key West, FL 33040-9001; or fax submissions to (305) 293-2627. Unless otherwise directed, ads will run for four issues. Name and phone number must accompany all requests in order for them to be considered for publication. For more information, call (305) 293-2425.
Marines and Airmen. “This observance pays special tribute to past and present members of the armed forces, demonstrates the unity and common purpose of the armed forces in the fulfillment of our national security requirement, and provides a special occasion to satisfy public interest in the defense establishment,” said Rene C. Bardoff, deputy assistant Secretary of Defense for Community and Public Outreach. “This year’s theme is ‘Strong and Resilient: Prepared to Meet any Challenge.’”