Southernmost Flyer April 15, 2016

FRIDAY, APRIL 15, 2016

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Summer fun starts now!

Sigsbee Splash Park opens From NAS Key West Public Affairs (April 9, 2016) Sailors move ammunition aboard the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1). Wasp is underway with the Wasp Amphibious Ready Group participating in Amphibious Ready Group/ Marine Expeditionary Unit Exercise.

U.S. Navy photo by MC2 Nathan Wilkes

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TOP OF PAGE ONE: A Landing Craft, Air Cushion operates with the amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1).

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oungsters waited patiently as grownups conducted the formalities of a ribbon cutting before pressing the button that started the water running at the new Sigsbee Splash Park Wednesday afternoon.

An estimated 75 children headed for different areas of the park - fountains, bubblers, dumping buckets, spraying arches and a slide.

The 5,200 square foot facility cost $713,000 to build, according to Tim Campbell, director of Naval Air Station Key West’s Morale, Welfare and

Recreation Department.

“This is the fourth MWR project we have completed in the last year,” he said.

“Those projects include the addition to the Youth Center, the new artificial turf on the ball fields and the Fitness Trail around the fields.”

By the end of June, MWR will complete the replacement of playgrounds at the Youth Center and the Child Development Center.

“This is a total investment of $5 million that your MWR team has been working on for many years,” Campbell told the crowd before the ribbon cutting.

U.S. Navy photo by Jolene Scholl

Children stand along the fence line Wednesday waiting for the new Sigsbee Splash Park to open. see splash page 8 The park is free and open to MWR eligible ID card holders. Hours are 8 a.m. to sunset daily.

SAAPM: Know your part, do your part to stop sexual assault From NAS Key West Public Affairs

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pril is Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month and this year’s DOD and Navy theme is “Eliminate Sexual Assault: Know Your Part. Do Your Part.”

“This theme emphasizes Know Your Part, Do Your Part and that it is

very important that we all step up and be part of the prevention process,” said Naval Air Station Key West Sexual Assault Response Coordinator Jessica Kushon.

SAAPM events throughout the month not only bring together both Navy and civilian services in support of SAPR initiatives but they have become a great way of sending the awareness and prevention mes-

sage as one voice across the fleet, she added.

Among the local events is “Walk a Mile in Their Shoes,” which is a way of recognizing the victims and survivors of sexual assault.

“Everyone on NAS Key West can participate anytime, anywhere,” Kushon said. “Walk, run, slog or stroll your miles and log them daily at anyone of the ‘WAMITS’ log books at

the fitness centers on Boca Chica, Trumbo, Sigsbee, Truman or at Fleet and Family Support Center. Or create your own but just make sure all entries get to her via email by April 27.

“At the end of the month we will calculate who provided the most support in miles and award the winner with a one of a kind SAAPM ‘Walk a Mile in Their Shoes’ 2016 Trophy,” she added.

The Coalition of Sailors Against Destructive Decisions will present “Netflix, No Chill,” a Sexual Assault and Prevention training opportunity, from 2 - 3 p.m. Monday and Tuesday. Military members and civilians are encouraged to attend.

Jill Loftus, director of the Sexual Assault Prevention see SAAPM page 4

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Have a great night

A April 15 1986 - Operation El Dorado Canyon begins. Navy aircraft from USS America (CV 66) and USS Coral Sea (CV 43) attack Libya.

April 16 1944 - USS Wisconsin (BB 64) joins the Pacific Fleet, providing gunfire support for the Battle for Iwo Jima and the Okinawa Campaign.

April 17 1808 - Napoleon Bonaparte issues the Bayonne Decree, which authorizes the French seizure of all U.S. ships entering all ports of the Hanseatic League.

April 18 1906 - U.S. Navy assists in relief operations during the San Francisco earthquake and fire.

April 19 1960 - The Grumman A2F-1 Intruder makes its first flight. The Intruder is given the designation of A-6A in 1962.

April 20 1914 - The first call-to-action of naval aviators is given, creating an aviation detachment of three pilots, 12 enlisted men and three aircraft to join the Atlantic Fleet forces.

April 21 1898 - President William McKinley orders the Navy to begin a blockade of Cuba and Spain, the beginning of the Spanish-American War.

s I was preparing to leave my office, I gathered my things, locked my door and proceeded to say goodbye to my new religious program specialist. He responded back, “Have a great night, sir.” Right at that moment it struck me, “I am not alone.”

For eleven months I have been without an RP. I have had reserve RPs come give support for a few weeks, for which I was grateful, but I knew they would be short-lived and they were limited in their role. I have had other departments support me and I am appreciative of their time, too.

However, I now have an RP1 who is here to support me until I make a permanent change of station to my next command. All the burdens of my department are no longer mine alone. I have someone to take care of some of the peripheral responsibilities so that I can better focus on the care I need to provide. I have someone who is here who can also assist in care and be a liaison in our community. I am no

longer alone in my mission.

My sense of relief can never be fully explained in writing or words. If you have felt that all the problems you face are yours alone and then someone comes along to help, you would feel this same sense of relief and would understand.

CHAPLAIN'S This does not CORNER just apply to work. This relief and need applies to life. We all need a person that can say to us, “Have a good NAS Key West night.” We need Command Chaplain that sense that whatever hurLt. Ethan Everts dles we face we are not alone.

Sure there are times you have to take on responsibility no one else can, but we need to reach out to find those supports around us.

Most people, who come to see me have two issues in common.

First, they feel alone or isolated despite being in a marriage, work center or having 7 billion other people on this planet. They come to me in desperation looking for someone to reach out.

Side note: I challenge you, if you are not the one who is alone, to pay attention to those around you who could be in that situa-

tion. Extend a hand to them no matter the difference in rank.

This is called humanity.

The second common issue is that in spite of all the training and indoctrination we go through, people really do not know all of the resources available to them. Either they are skeptical, have forgotten about them or do not know how to access them.

In the military, there are innumerable resources. Know these resources and use them. I cannot help people if they do not use me. Also, you should know these resources so you can point those in need in the right direction.

It is encouraging to see other Sailors being shipmates to me because they care.

So, have a great night. Have a great day. If you are struggling, reach out. You are not alone.

If you know someone who is struggling, reach toward them or point them in the right direction.

If you are in need of a caring worship community, come join us at the Truman Chapel for our Protestant service at 10:30 a.m. If you are in need of care from a chaplain, call us at (305) 293-2318, Naval Air Station Key West, or (305) 292-8788, Coast Guard Sector Key West. God bless and have a good day!

Commanding Officer Capt. Steven P. McAlearney Executive Officer Cmdr. Pornchai Davidson PUBLIC AFFAIRS OFFICER Trice Denny EDITOR Jolene Scholl STAFF MC3 Cody Babin This newspaper is an authorized publication for members of the military service and their families.

Its contents do not necessarily reflect the official views of the U.S. Government, the Department of Defense, or the U.S. Navy and do not imply endorsement thereof.

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Good dental health and good overall health go hand-in-hand From TRICARE Dental

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ith its emphasis on diagnostic and preventive care, the TRICARE Retiree Dental Program can help you avoid bigger problems later.

Did you know that more than 120 different diseases are first detected in the mouth?

The TRICARE Retiree Dental Program was created and designed with this in mind.

When seeing a network den-

tist, TRDP enrollees can get two annual exams, two cleanings (or three for Type 1/Type 2 diabetics) and an x-ray covered at 100 percent - with no out-of-pocket costs. This allows enrollees to recoup almost all of their annual premiums and ensures their dental and overall health. Here are some other reasons why TRDP is a good value: As soon as your enrollment takes effect, you’re covered for routine services, fillings,

root canals, gum surgery, oral surgery and dental accidents.

After 12 months of continuous enrollment, you’ll get crowns, dentures, dental implants, braces and more.

The TRDP offers a large nationwide network of dentists to help you save money on your covered dental care. Network dentists have agreed to accept reduced fees for covered services - there are no surprise costs beyond the expected cost share and deductible, where

applicable.

Each enrollee gets a generous $1,300 annual maximum, a $1,200 annual dental accident maximum, and a $1,750 lifetime maximum for braces.

The TRDP coordinates benefits with other dental plans, allowing you to maximize your coverage under both plans and reduce or even eliminate your out-of-pocket dental costs.

Visit trdp.org to enroll, and choose the method that works best for you.

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OUTREACH brief

U.S. Navy photo by Jolene Scholl

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aval Air Station Key West Commanding Officer Capt. Steve McAlearney briefs the 2016 Foreign Naval Attachés and their spouses during an orientation trip to Boca Chica Field Thursday. Hosted by the Chief of Naval Operations, the orientation is an opportunity for foreign partners to visit military facilities and commands. The attachés represent 24 different countries from around the world.

NSTC launches online war game for recruit training From Naval Service Training Command Public Affairs

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aval Service Training Command has announced a new interactive game to evaluate the most effective training practices at Recruit Training Command, the Navy’s only boot camp at Great Lakes, Illinois.

Registration is now open for all Navy personnel to

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play “Recruit Reboot” from April 25 to May 13.

Playing will help provide the best possible Sailors to the fleet and shape the 21st Century Navy.

Recruit Reboot is a completely anonymous game on the massive multiplayer online war game leveraging the internet platform, generated by the Navy Post-Graduate School and NSTC to use feedback commentary to help solve challenges.

Players provide feedback by playing “idea cards” on six areas of training including militarization, damage control, seamanship, personal financial development, policy and watch standing.

Players earn points with each card they play as well as by commenting on another player’s card. The more points they earn, the more players help provide the most effective training for their future shipmates.

The player with the most points wins the game and will earn a Flag Letter of Commendation awarded by Rear Adm. Stephen Evans, commander, Naval Service Training Command, for their positive impact on Naval Accessions Training Although player points are displayed, their feedback will remain anonymous.

Register at the Recruit Reboot website: https:// mmowgli.nps.edu/ recruitreboot/.

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Understanding infant crying can prevent SBS From Fleet and Family Support Center

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ith April recognized as Child Abuse Prevention Month, Naval Air Station Key West’s Fleet and Family Support Center is sharing information on some situations that can spark abuse and what can be done to prevent an abusive reaction that could hurt a child.

Abusive head trauma also known as Shaken Baby Syndrome is a dangerous form of child abuse.

Why is shaking a baby dangerous? Babies have certain characteristics that make shaking them very harmful, including that they have a larger head compared to body; weak neck muscles; fragile, undeveloped brain; large size and strength difference between the victim and the perpetrator.

Violently shaking a baby

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and Response Office, visits NAS Key West April 21 - 25. During her visit the Pure Praxis performance group have presentations on April 21 and 22. The group, formerly known as interACT, was at NAS Key West in 2015.

The performances are interactive, drawing military members to the stage to improvise in situations they could encounter. It’s an opportunity to watch, participate and learn to “Know Your Part. Do Your

forces the head to whip back and forth, causing blood vessels in the brain and eyes to tear and bleed.

Possible consequences of shaking a baby or young child can include blindness, seizures, learning disabilities, physical disabilities and death.

Shaking injuries are not caused by bouncing a baby on your knee, tossing a baby in the air, jogging or bicycling with your baby; falls off couch or other furniture, sudden stops in a car or driving over bumps.

Although the activities listed above can be dangerous and aren’t recommended, they will likely not cause SBS. Infant crying is the number one trigger for shaking.

It is normal for infant crying to increase within the first three months of life and decrease by five months.

This is a concept called the “Period of PURPLE Crying.®” Dr. Ronald G.

Barr created the concept to help describe early infant crying in normal, healthy infants. The letters in the PURPLE acronym describe these normal characteristics of infant crying: Peak of Crying - Crying peaks during the second month, decreasing after that.

Unexpected - Crying comes and goes unexpectedly, for no apparent reason.

Resists Soothing - Crying continues despite all soothing efforts by caregivers.

Pain-like Face - Infants look like they are in pain, even when they are not.

Long Lasting - Crying can go on for 30 - 40 minutes at a time, and often for much longer.

Evening Crying - Crying occurs more in the late afternoon and evening.

The word “period” is used to let parents know that this experience of increased frustrating crying is temporary and eventually does

Part.”

The performances, which pull audience members into the scene, are set for 9 10:15 a.m. and 1:30 - 2:30 p.m. April 21, and 9 - 10:15 a.m. and noon - 1:15 p.m. on April 22.

All performances are at Bldg. A-515, Boca Chica Field.

The final event, the NAS Key West Chalk Walk and SAPR Team Appreciation Day will be from 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. April 29 at the Chief Petty Officers Mess parking lot on Boca Chica Field.

Sexual assault is defined as intentional sexual contact characterized by use of

force, threats, intimidation, abuse of authority or when the victim doesn’t or can’t consent.

Since its inception in 2001, SAAPM has become the highlight of the Navy’s SAPR Program, which helps prevent sexual assault involving service members through training and education programs, treatment and support to victims of sexual assault.

Victims of sexual assault have two reporting options - unrestricted and restricted. Unrestricted cases are reported through the chain of command, while restricted reports are made confi-

U.S. Navy photo by AO3 Alicia Montoya

Naval Air Station Key West’s Fleet and Family Support Center staff, from left, Danielle Martin, Jennifer Bristow, Lorri McLaughlin, Tom Butler and Jessica Kushon hold the Child Abuse Prevention Month banner proclaiming this year’s theme ‘Children Thrive When Supervised Safe and Sound.’ come to an end. Another important message of the program is that if the crying becomes too frustrating, it is okay to put your infant in a safe place, walk away and take a break for 5 - 10 minutes. The program also

provides advice on ways to soothe a crying baby.

For more information about child abuse prevention, SBS and the concept of PURPLE, please call Danielle Martin at (305) 293-4411.

dentially - allowing victims to get help without reporting it through their chain of command or law enforcement. To better understand these options request training with your local SARC. According to Safe Helpline - the DOD’s crisis support service - one of the most effective methods of preventing sexual assault is through active bystander intervention.

The active bystander intervention approach encourages people to identify situations that might lead to a sexual assault and then safely intervene to prevent an assault from occur-

ring. The three components to active bystander intervention are: Recognizing when to intervene; considering whether the situation needs attention; and deciding if there is a responsibility to act.

To report a sexual assault inside the U.S. or overseas via the Defense Switched Network call the toll-free DOD Safe Helpline at (877) 995-5247. At NAS Key West, the on call 24/7 victim advocate can be reached at (305) 797-1408 and the NAS Key West SARC Jessica Kushon at (786) 383-7873or email jessica. kushon@navy.mil.

Fleet and Family Support Center, Bldg. V-4058, Sigsbee Park. FFSC’s hours of operation are Monday Thursday 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. and Friday 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.

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This week at FFSC

Consumer Awareness

Tuesday, 1 - 2 p.m., FFSC This training focuses on deterring, detecting and defending against consumer fraud in the marketplace.

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.

Suicide Awareness

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Photo courtesy Sigsbee Charter School

ilitary children attending Sigsbee Charter School posted dots on a world map showing where they have lived while their parents have been serving in the Armed Forces. The school is recognizing the children as part of Month of the Military Child.

Thursday, 2:30 - 3:30 p.m., FFSC This workshop will help to identify indicators that someone may be considering suicide and actions to take if a peer is exhibiting these indicators.

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 Youth Fest

Liberty activities

Morale, Welfare and Recreation celebrates Month of the Military Child with Youth Fest from 2 - 5 p.m. April 23 at Sigsbee Park field (behind the Youth Center).

The event includes food, activities and games.

Youngsters from the Youth Center will open the event with a ceremony.

Thanks to the following sponsors who make this event possible: USAA, Waste Management, Key West Military Affairs Committee, Sparkling Ice, Key West Area Chief Petty Officers Association, Fury Water Adventures, Navy League Council Key West and VFW Post 3911.

For more information, call (305) 293-4437.

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 - Liberty event discussion with free dinner, 6 - 8 p.m., Barracks Common Room, Truman Annex.

Thursday - Basketball 3 on 3 from 5 - 6 p.m. on Truman basketball court.

Navigator’s live Navigator’s hosts an end of season performance with “Island Time” from 6 - 9 p.m. Friday. The Fly Away Café will have a dinner special. For more information call (305) 293-2468.

Free movies Beach Patio Recreation Center offers free movies each Saturday at 1 and 6 p.m. on the big screen. Lazy Boy seating is available and snacks may be purchased.

Note: The facility is for patrons aged 18 and older after 4 p.m. daily. For more information, call (305) 2935282.

Saturday: “Joy” (PG-13) at 1 p.m.

Saturday: “Sisters” (R) at 6 p.m.

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. Order ahead, or call for specials, at (305) 293-2468.

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 registration on file. Make reservations in person or by AquaFit class calling the Youth Center at Trumbo Pool offers a (305) 293-4437. For CDC free AquaFit class every hourly care, call (305) 293Wednesday, Thursday and 4498.

Friday from 11 a.m. - noon.

No registration is required. Cardio Dance Patrons interested in staying in the pool after class, Boca Chica Fitness must pay the standard fees. Center is rolling Shake It Unattended children are Off Cardio Dance Class on prohibited. For more infor- Tuesdays. The class, which mation call (305) 293-4324. includes a variety of dance style and music genres, meets 5:15 - 6 p.m. in the Disney tickets Exercise Studio, Bldg.

The 2016 Disney Salute A-350 on Boca Chica. For tickets are now available for more information, call (305) purchase and use through 293-2480.

Dec. 19. Tickets are $192.50 per person for ages three Open pickleball and older. Tickets are only available to active duty serOpen pickleball is schedvice members, retirees and uled from 8:30 - 10:30 a.m. dependents. There is a limit Tuesdays at the Sigsbee of six tickets per sponsor Park tennis courts. This ID. sport combines the elements of badminton, tennis and ping-pong. Newcomers Fly Away Café and players of all levels The Fly Away Café, oper- welcome. For information, ating at Navigator’s Bar & call (305) 797-7791 or email Grill, Boca Chica Marina, kwathletics@gmail.com.

Trumbo Pool

and free to active duty and A group of up to six can be their families. To book a accommodated. Call (305) The Trumbo Pool has party, call (305) 293-4324. 797-7791 shifted to winter hours: Wednesday - Saturday, 11 Paddleboarding Beach Yoga a.m. - 5 p.m., and Sunday, noon - 5 p.m. The pool, on MWR Fitness has The Boca Chica Fitness Trumbo Point, offers laps scheduled an Intro to Center will host its final swimming, water slides, lily Paddleboarding class, yoga class April 24 on the pads, climbing wall and kid- which will meet on the sec- beach at the Boca Chica die splash pad. The pavil- ond and fourth Saturdays Marina. Class is from 10 ion is available for parties of each month at Sigsbee 11 a.m. Participants should and a playground is on site. Marina. Class time is deter- bring a mat, towel and Admission is $1 a day for mined by the weather but retirees and DOD civilians most often starts at 8 a.m. see MWR page 8

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Seabees help Port Ops weather the storm

U.S. Navy photos by MC3 Cody Babin

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eabees assigned to Naval Facilities Engineering Command at Naval Air Station Key West begin work on a 168-by-72 foot concrete pad that will allow port operations to erect a shelter to secure and protect their watercraft. The Seabees will use two tons of steel and 284 cubic yards of concrete in building the shelter. It will take an estimated 155 man-days of labor to complete.

Project Crew Leader BU2 Edward Prejula, above right, runs the vibratory sled as Project Manager BU2 Vanessa Solorzano, uses a transit to make sure the corners of the pad are straight. Project Safety Manager BU3 Matthew Goodrich, top left, digs the trench with Prejula. Solorzano, bottom left, drives the backhoe to move excess dirt.

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awards and recognitions, plaques and engraving, continued from page 6 custom imprinted apparel, NAS Key West logoed water bottle. For more infor- products, printing/copying, mation, call (305) 293-2480. signage and it is also an authorized notary public.

Call (305) 293-2884 or email Sigsbee Marina mwrgraphics@hotmail.com.

Sigsbee Marina is now operating on winter hours Fitness schedule of operation - 7:45 a.m. - 5 p.m. daily. For more infor- Monday mation, call (305) 293-4434. 7 - 7:45 a.m. - Cycling (Boca Chica Cycling Studio) 5:15 - 6 p.m. - CardioFit Landing Zone (Boca Chica Exercise The Landing Zone has Studio) relocated to Bldg. A-711 Essex Circle, Boca Chica Tuesday Field, is a one-stop shop 10 - 10:45 a.m. - HIIT (Boca resource center for qual- Chica Fitness Center) ity products at competitive 4:15 - 5 p.m. - TRX (Boca prices. Products include Chica Fitness Center)

5:15 - 6 p.m. - Shake It Off (Boca Chica Exercise Studio) 6:15 - 7 p.m. - Cycling (Boca Chica Cycling Studio) Wednesday 5:15 - 6 p.m. - HIIT (Boca Chica Fitness Center) Thursday 10:30 - 11:30 a.m. - Gentle Yoga (Sigsbee Community Center) 5 - 6 p.m. - Pump (Boca Chica Exercise Studio) Friday 10 - 11 a.m. - Yoga (Boca Chica Exercise Studio) Saturday 9:15 - 10:15 a.m. - Circuit (Boca Chica Fitness Center)

NAS Classifieds FOR RENT Very clean, private, 1BR/1BA at Baypoint with dock and beach. A/C, W/D. One person only. No smoking, no pets. Prefer military member. $1,500 F/L/S. Call (305) 745-1462.

Old Town - 1BR/1BA, immaculate 400 sq ft with street parking and small yard space. All utilities, cable and internet included. On site W/D. No pets, non-smoker preferred. One quiet person only. $1,800.

F/L/S to move in. Available June 1. Please email vwo333@gmail.com.

canal with dock, A/C, W/D, includes water and electricity, WIFI access, off street parking. $1,500 per month.

Call (305) 394-7464.

ROOMMATE 1BR/1BA at Seaside Resort on Big Coppit.

Single military preferred. $1,000 per month plus half the electric. No pets, no indoor smoking. Call (847) 338-3593.

Short-term roommate wanted - 3BR house to share on Cudjoe, April 1 - Oct. 1, fully furnished, internet, basic cable and Old Town - 2BR/1BA utilities negotiable. Small house, remodeled kitchen pool, fenced yard, plenty and bath, walk-in closets, of parking. $950 plus halve W/D hookup, large yard, off-street parking, $3,000 per month. Preference given to E7 and above.

Call (239) 248-9759.

Quiet, clean private - 1BR apartment, large closet, full kitchen, dining room, bath, renovated. Private area for plants and outside dining. $1,800 plus utilities except electric.

Deposit: $995. Located between Simonton and Duval streets. Background check will be made. Call Mrs. Sellers at (305) 4342047, or (305) 294-3392.

Nice unfurnished apartment on Cudjoe - 1,000 square feet, 2BR, small office, large living room, on

of electric bill. Call Terri Sanderson (305) 9231639.

FOR SALE Three-speed women’s Trek bike, good condition, $35. Will text photos if requested, (305) 797-6380.

Four new, never used, 2015 VW Golf Aspen Wheels. 6.5 X 16 with new Continental Procontact TX, Grand Touring all-Season, size: 205/55R16 91H tires.

These wheels/tires will fit a variety of cars which utilize lug bolts (most all modern cars). $700 or best offer.

Contact Dave or CJ at (305) 293-5951 or (305) 293-5522.

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

Naval Air Station Key West Commanding Officer Capt. Steve McAlearney, center, is joined by Lt. John Nurthen, Naval Facilities Engineering Command contracting officer, and, at right, NAS Command Master Chief Mark McDonald and Morale, Welfare and Recreation Director Tim Campbell in cutting the ribbon Wednesday opening the new Sigsbee Splash Park. Also participating in the ribbon cutting were the contractors who built the facility, project managers, contract specialists and MWR staff.

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Joining Commanding Officer Capt.

Steve McAlearney were a team of contractors, contracting officers and project and engineering managers.

“Although not approved

by CNIC as of yet, if all goes well we will add a new swimming pool right here next to this splash park in 2018,” Campbell said. “So keep your fingers crossed!”

The splash park is free and open 8 a.m. - sunset daily to MWR-eligible patrons of all ages. It is an unmanned facility, so those

using the park should follow safe practices.

Noting the park is a “family facility” the following rules are posted: No running (wet surfaces).

Children under 12 must be accompanied by someone 16 or older.

Infants and toddlers must wear swim diapers.

Proper attire is required.

The following are not allowed: Pets, alcohol, smoking, glass containers, bicycles, skateboard, hover boards, scooters, roller blades and roller skates.

The button that starts the pump only needs to be pushed once and it takes

a few minutes for it to prime the fountains and toys, Campbell said. The water runs approximately 20 minutes and once it stops the button needs to be repressed to restart the pumps.

“Multiple presses will not lengthen the time,” he said.

A unisex restroom facility is available (no shower) as are shaded tables. A master timer turns off the water around sunset and the gates and restroom are locked.

For more information, call (305) 293-4173 or visit the NAS Key West MWR Facebook fan page.