Southernmost Flyer June 24, 2016

FRIDAY, JUNE 24, 2016

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VOL. 27 NO. 24

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NEX provides savings, tips for PCS moves

NAVAL AIR STATION KEY WEST, FLORIDA

PRONE ON THE RANGE

FROM NEXCOM (June 17, 2016) Launch and recovery aviation boatswain’s mates clear the runway after safety checks on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73). Washington, homeported in Norfolk, is underway conducting carrier qualifications in the Atlantic Ocean.

U.S. Navy photo by MCSN Clemente Lynch

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ince 1946, the mission of the NEX has been to provide Sailors and their families with products and services at a savings as well as support Navy quality of life programs. This year, the NEX wants further support its customers by helping to make a military permanent change of station move easier.

“The NEX knows how stressful a military move can be,” said Richard Honiball, senior vice president, chief merchandising and marketing officer, Navy Exchange Service

OUI! Germinal in port . . . . . . . . . . 3 BEACH BASH MWR activities. . . . . . . . . . . . 5 WELCOME, BEETLE Farewell, Odie. . . . . . . . . . . 6, 7 TOP OF PAGE ONE: A combined formation of aircraft from Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 5 and Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 9 head to the Nimitz-class aircraft carriers USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) and USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74).

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U.S. Navy photo by MC2 Cody Babin

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ailors assigned to Naval Air Station Key West’s Auxiliary Security Force practice loading and reloading in the prone position at Boca Chica Field’s gun range before a qualifying gun shoot Monday. The new members of the security force graduate Friday.

When thunder rolls, threat of lightning forces air crews to shelter

BY MC3 CODY BABIN Southernmost Flyer

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hen someone thinks of Key West they think of tourism and sunshine; but without the sunshine there is no tourism. At Naval Air Station Key West Boca Chica Field sunshine is just as important because thunderstorms force crews off the flightline.

The Meteorology Department at NAS supports flight operations with weather updates, including news of thunderstorms that bring low flight ceilings, wind shear, heavy rain and lightning.

“That’s probably the most important aspect of what we do here,” said Tom Cotter, supervisor of NAS Key West’s weather office.

The office, in the Air Operations Building, has three meteorologists

keeping track of weather conditions within a 10-mile radius of the airfield.

When the weather office issues a thunderstorm warning, airfield crews are expected to seek cover because of the potential of lightning strikes. This also means that all airfield operations stop.

The weather office sends its alerts to more than 50 contacts, including Morale, Welfare and

Recreation facilities, including the Trumbo Pool and marinas.

Cotter said the challenge with forecasting here is that weather formations can change rapidly because of the convergence of the Atlantic Ocean and Gulf Mexico.

“A cell can build and then collapse within 15 minutes,” said Cotter. “We don’t want to cry wolf. see LIGHTNING page 2

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Bird vs. cat

A June 24

1948 - The Berlin airlift Operation Vittles is initiated.

June 25 1917 - During World War I, the first Navy convoy of troopships carrying the American Expeditionary Forces arrives in France.

June 26 1962 - U.S. Naval Facility, Cape Hatteras, N.C., makes the first Sound Surveillance System (SOSUS) detection of a Soviet diesel submarine.

June 27 1950 - President Harry Truman authorizes U.S. Naval and Air operations south of 38th Parallel, Korea, in support of the U.N. call to assist South Korea.

June 28 1914 - Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria is assassinated at Sarajevo, Bosnia. This act leads to World War I. On this same date, the Versailles Peace Treaty is signed, ending World War I.

June 29 1871 - Capt. Charles Hall’s arctic expedition sails from New York on USS Polaris, reaching the furthest point north ever reached by a vessel.

June 30 1951 - A group of stranded Japanese soldiers who refuse to believe World War II ended in 1945, surrender to Lt. Cmdr. James Johnson, USS Cocopa (ATF 101) on Anatahan Island.

bout a month ago when I completed a run, I saw a curious situation develop in my cul-de-sac between a bird and a cat. I found it strange because the cat was strolling along minding its own business when suddenly this bird started swooping down at it. It was fluttering its wings, hovering above the cat, once in a while divebombing toward it and chirping away. All the while, the cat continued to walk on not even bothered by this bird.

The bird obviously saw this cat as a threat and likely had a nest with its young in a nearby tree. However, as this bird was “defending” its nest, I couldn’t help but wonder if a real threat was unseen by this bird. When this whole scene took place the cat was 10 - 15 feet away from any tree.

It made me think about how we perceive threats or even fight against those who truly are not the danger. As we spend time and energy fighting them, we leave ourselves vulnerable to be attacked by other threats.

It brings to mind the wisdom found in Ephesians 6.12, “We do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but rulers, against the authorities, against the cosmic power over this present darkness, against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly places.”

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We really try to be focused on being accurate, and safety always comes first.”

A storm cell doesn’t have to be directly overhead for the threat of lightning to exist, he stressed. “The cell can be 10 miles away and there is still a big chance of a strike.”

How often do we fight each other when the real battle is something far greater? How often do we fight our spouses, children, family members, coworkers and fellow church members when our real fight may be spiritual in nature? This wisdom comes right after a CHAPLAIN'S chapter of walkCORNER ing love and how we are to conduct ourselves in marriage, parenting and work relationships.

There is NAS Key West healthy conflict Command Chaplain resolution that must take place, Lt. Ethan Everts so I am not talking about this type of wrestling. I am talking about the constant fight and not letting go of issues we have with others or what the other person may be facing.

The bird put so much time and energy into a cat that was not a threat. As it was fighting, it was out in the open alone and separated from its nest. Division, isolation and not walking in love are ways in which our faith will be tested and eventually destroyed. It also can have negative effects in our families and our communities.

This is why Paul teaches us what to do in the remaining verses by placing on a spiritual armor. Unfortunately, most people reading these verses end According to Cotter, this year has been an extremely irregular thunderstorm season. Many factors - heat, ocean water temperature, shifting winds, high- and low-pressure systems - challenge forecasters.

“We have had 11 warnings in May and so far six in June,”Cotter said.

During a storm watch, staff members go to the air terminal’s observation deck to moni-

with verse 17 and do not read 18, which states we must pray at all times and pray for each other.

Our time and energy should not be fighting the person. Instead, it should be in prayer for ourselves and the other person.

I remember a story of a man riding a train. During the trip, there was a father with two children who were acting wild and running everywhere. The other passengers were getting annoyed since the father did nothing. So this man walked up to the father, being peeved by the lack of parenting, to ask him to get his kids under control. The father, coming out of a daze, apologizes and states they had just come from the hospital where his wife had passed away.

This story brings to light that we don’t always know what others around may be dealing with . This was a dark time for this family. This father had a lot to deal with and was likely in shock. No one needed to fight him. He needed someone to love and pray for him while dealing with the darkness.

If you need a community of love and prayer, come to the Truman Chapel for our Protestant worship service every Sunday at 10:30 a.m. If you need help fighting the darkness, speak with a chaplain - (305) 293-2318, Naval Air Station Key West, or (305) 293-8788, Coast Guard Sector Key West. God bless and pray for one another.

tor developments every hour; during a warning, observations are made every five minutes.

“The best advice I can give anyone that is outside (during a storm) is that if you can hear thunder you are in danger of being struck,” he said. “Seek safe shelter and remain inside until 30 minutes after the last thunder is heard.

“If there is no means of shelter then squat as low to the

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ground as possible. Never lay down on the ground because you create too many contact points for the lightning to pass through,” he said.

On the water, boaters should go to the cabin.

“If you do not have a cabin, drop anchor and lay on the lowest area of the boat.”

Boaters should avoid contact with any metal and not use the marine radio.

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Florida ranks first in nation for deadly lightning strikes FROM THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE

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t’s summer in Florida, a time when the ocean will beckon beachgoers and fisherman. It’s also the most active period for lightning strikes.

Florida averages 1.45 million lightning strikes a year and ranks number one for lightning-strike related deaths. Of the six lightning fatalities already recorded in the U.S. this year, three occurred in Florida.

Each year at the start of summer the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration and the National Weather Service promote National Lightning Week, which began Sunday, to educate the public on how to avoid

being struck by lightning.

Lightning is one of the most erratic and unpredictable characteristics of a thunderstorm. Because of this, no one can guarantee an individual or group absolute protection from lightning. However, knowing and following proven lightning safety guidelines can greatly reduce the risk of injury or death.

Most lightning victims are not struck during the worst of a thunderstorm but rather before or after the storm reaches its greatest intensity. This is because many people are unaware that lightning can strike as far as 25 miles away from its parent thunderstorm, much farther out from the area see FATAL page 4

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U.S. Navy photo by MC2 Cody Babin

he French Frigate Germinal F735 of the French Marine Nationale moors to the Mole Pier Friday during a port call to visit with Joint Interagency Task Force South. French Navy ships and aircraft based in the region routinely take part in JIATF South coordinated detection and monitoring operations alongside U.S. Navy, Coast Guard, Customs and Border Protection and partner nation forces.

This Just In… Vet clinic set

Job Title: Military Working Dog handler Hometown: Sedalia, Missouri Prior Duty Stations: NSA/NSF Bahrain, NAS Sigonella Hobbies: Outdoor activities, skating.

Most Interesting Experience: Sky diving in Sicily.

MA3 Paige Nielsen

chase (please bring reusable grocery Get active with MCHC bags to carry purchases). For information, call (305) 923-6663 or email The Multicultural Heritage patrickbgarvey@gmail.com. Grimal Committee is looking for more people Grove is located at 258 Cummingham Sailors and DOD civilians - to join the Lane on Big Pine Key. organization. The MCHC meets every Thursday at noon in Bldg. A-324 conference room, Boca Chica Field.

Feds Feed Families

The quarterly Naval Air Station Key West Vet Clinic is scheduled for July 19 and 20 from 9 a.m. 4 p.m. at Bldg. 1509-A, Spadefish Court, Sigsbee Park. Appointments will be made in 30-minute increments. Reservations can be made by emailing keywestvetserv@gmail.com.

The annual Feds Feed Families Please allow 48 hours for a response. campaign runs through Aug. 31.

Donations to the program are giving to local food banks. Donation boxes Tropcial Fruit Fest are set up at the command building, The UF/IFAS/Monroe County A-324 Boca Chica Field, at Boca Chica Extension Service is sponsoring the Field Pass and ID office, the Religious Tropical Fruit Festival at Grimal Ministries Office, Bldg. A-718 Boca Grove Park on Big Pine from 9 a.m Chica Field, and the Sigsbee Park - 2 p.m. Saturday. The free event fea- Commissary. tures children’s activities, plant clinFor more information, call the ics and cooking demonstrations. Fruit Religious Ministries Office, (305) 293and fruit trees are available for pur- 2318.

CSADD seeks members The Coalition of Sailors Against Destructive Decisions is currently looking for new members. Meetings are every Tuesday from 2:30 - 3:30 p.m. at the Air Ops Conference Room.

CSADD a peer-to-peer mentorship program focusing on volunteerism and educating our young Sailors on the importance of good decision making. For more info, email MA2 Daliese Steele, at daliese.steele@navy.mil.

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eventually direct it into the ground.

If no substantial buildings are available, then an enclosed metal vehicle such as an automobile, van, or school bus would be a suitable alternative.

Realize that not all types of buildings or vehicles are safe during thunderstorms.

Buildings with exposed sides are not safe, even if they are “grounded”. These include b e a c h shacks, metal sheds, picnic shelters/pavilions, carports and baseball dugouts. Porches are dangerous as well.

Convertible vehicles offer no safety from lightning, even if the top is up. Other vehicles that are NOT safe during thunderstorms are those with open cabs, such as golf carts, tractors, and construction equipment.

Being inside a house or other building with electrical wiring and plumbing is your safest option during a

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of rainfall within the storm.

Therefore, if you can hear thunder, you are within striking distance. Seek safe shelter immediately.

Remember this lightning safety rule: When thunder roars, go indoors - and stay there until 30 minutes after the last clap of thunder.

Do not wait for the rain to start before seeking shelter and don’t leave shelter just because the rain has ended.

The best way to protect yourself and your family from the dangers of thunderstorms is to be prepared.

If you have outdoor plans, be sure to familiarize yourself with the latest weather forecast before heading out.

Consider taking a portable NOAA Weather Radio or AM/FM radio with you.

Once arriving, determine where you will seek shelter in the event of a thunderstorm and how long it would take to reach that shelter. A sturdy, enclosed structure with plumbing and electrical wiring is safest, but if one isn’t available most enclosed metal vehicles are safe alternatives.

Keep an eye to the sky for developing thunderstorms. If thunder is heard, if lightning is seen, or even if thunderclouds are developing, get to shelter without delay.

The safest location during a thunderstorm is inside a large enclosed structure with plumbing and electrical wiring. These include shopping centers, schools, office buildings and private residences. If lightning strikes the building, the plumbing and wiring will conduct the electricity and

thunderstorm, but it does not guarantee you will be 100 percent safe from lightning. There are still some lightning safety guidelines you must follow while inside a place of shelter to keep yourself safe: Don’t use corded phones: Using a corded phone during a thunderstorm is one of the leading causes of indoor lightning injuries. However, it IS safe to use cordless or cell phones as long as they are not being charged.

Stay away from windows and doors: Sitting on an open porch to watch a thunderstorm is also dangerous.

It is best to be in an interior room during a thunderstorm.

Don’t touch electrical equipment or cords: Any device that uses electricity (e.g. computers, televisions, household appliances, etc.) is susceptible to a lightning strike. Electrical surges caused by lightning can damage electronics (even

at some distance from the actual strike), and a typical surge protector will do little to protect the device (or the person using it) if lightning should strike. So consider unplugging certain appliances or electronics, but for your own safety do this before the storm arrives.

Avoid plumbing: Metal plumbing and the water inside are both very good conductors of electricity. Therefore, do not wash your hands or dishes, take a shower or bath, do laundry, etc., during a thunderstorm.

Refrain from touching concrete surfaces: Lightning can travel through the metal wires or bars in concrete walls and flooring, such as in the basement or garage.

If inside a vehicle: Roll the windows up and avoid contact with any conducting paths leading to the outside of the vehicle (e.g. metal surfaces, ignition, portable electronic devices plugged in for charging).

Protect yourself - don’t be a lightning strike victim.

This week at FFSC

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. The class covers the basics of the process.

Anger Management Wednesday, 2 - 3:30 p.m., FFSC This training equips participants with tools to assist in understanding, evaluation and managing anger.

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 July 4 beach bash

emily.niemczyk@navy. Saturday: “10 Cloverfield mil or amanda.j.lynch@ Lane” (PG-13) at 6 p.m.

NAS Key West will cele- navy.mil. brate July 4th at the Beach Splash Park Patio Recreation Center Paddleboarding on Truman Annex from The Sigsbee Park Splash 4:30 - 8:30 p.m. This year’s MWR Fitness has Park is open from 8 a.m. event features live music scheduled an Intro to - sunset daily. The splash by the Keys’ hottest rock Paddleboarding class park is free and open to band, “HAYWIRE.” Enjoy Saturday at Sigsbee MWR-eligible patrons of all carnival rides, inflatables, Marina. Registration is ages. It is an unmanned the rock wall, face paint- required - sign up at the facility, so those using the ing and family games all Boca Chica Fitness Center park should follow safe for free. Purchased tickets or call (305) 797-7791. Class practices. are required for the paint- time is determined by the Noting the park is a “famball shootout and carnival weather but most often ily facility” the following games as well as food and starts at 8 a.m. A group of rules are posted: beverages. up to six can be accommo- • No running (wet surfaces) All food sales benefit the dated.

• Children under 12 must Navy Ball Committee. After be accompanied by somethe event, everyone will Summer camp one 16 or older walk down to the beach for • Infants and toddlers must a great view of the Rotary The Youth Center on wear swim diapers fireworks.

Sigsbee Park has open • Proper attire is required This year’s sponsors: registration for School Age The following are not Priaseas Inc., Sebago Summer Camp through allowed: Pets, alcohol, Watersports, Captain’s Aug. 12. The camp is open smoking, glass containers, Corner, Lazy Dog Charters, to children who have com- bicycles, skateboard, hover USAA, Fury Water pleted kindergarten up to boards, scooters, roller Adventures, Sparkling Ice, the age of 12. The camp blades and roller skates.

Navy League Key West fee is based on total family Council, Military Affairs income.

Liberty activities Committee, CPOA, and For more information, or VFW Post 3911. For more to register a child, call (305) The Liberty Single Sailor information call (305) 293- 293-4437 or email Emmy Program is open to all single 2783.

Niemczyk at emily.niemc- or unaccompanied active zyk@navy.mil or Amanda duty military personnel Lynch at amanda.j.lynch@ E-6 and below. Visit us on Football Clinic navy.mil.

Facebook at “MWR Liberty Register now for the July Key West” and request to be 16 Football Clinic, held at added to the closed Liberty the Sigsbee Youth Center. Free movies Group. For additional inforThe Youth Non-Contact Beach Patio Recreation mation, email naskwliberFundamental Skills Clinic Center offers free movies ty@gmail.com or call (305) consists of two sessions: The each Saturday at 1 and 293-6282 or (305) 797-4468. clinic for children aged five 6 p.m. on the big screen. Friday - “Golf” the card - nine is from 5 - 6 p.m.; the Recliners are available and game in the barracks comclinic for children aged 10 - snacks may be purchased. mon room, starts at 6 p.m.

15 is from 6:15 - 7:45 p.m.

Note: The facility is for Saturday - Bowling at The registration deadline is patrons aged 18 and older Air Lanes Bowling Center, July 13; participants must after 4 p.m. daily. For more Boca Chica Field at 3 p.m. register in person at the information, call (305) 293- Play for free!

Sigsbee Youth Center.

5282.

Sunday - Parasailing, Fury For more information, Saturday: “London Has Water Sports, $20. Register call (305) 293-4437 or email Fallen” (PG-13) at 1 p.m. and pay by Wednesday.

Fly Away Café

able until Navigator’s clos- gize for the inconvenience. ing time, seven days a week. For more information, call The Fly Away Café, oper- Order ahead or call for spe- (305) 293-2468. ating at Navigator’s Bar & cials at (305) 293-2468.

Grill, Boca Chica Marina, Open pickleball offers breakfast and lunch, Navigator’s hours as well as dinner specials.

Open pickleball is schedThe cafe has changed to Navigator’s Bar and Grill uled from 8:30 - 10:30 a.m. off-season hours until Nov. will temporarily adjust its Tuesdays at the Sigsbee 1. Hours: 8 a.m. - 4 p.m., hours of operation to 11 Park tennis courts. Players Monday - Friday; 10 a.m. - 3 a.m. - 5 p.m. daily. Regular of all levels welcome. For p.m. Saturday and Sunday. hours will resume in about Grab and go food is avail- one - two weeks. We apolosee MWR page 8

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Baker comes aboard; McAlearney sets sail for retirement

U.S. Navy photos by MC2 Cody Babin

Capt. Bobby Baker, left, salutes as he is piped aboard for the change of command ceremony June 14 at Boca Chica Field. With former commanding officer Capt. Steve McAlearney watching, far right, Baker salutes Rear Adm. Mary Jackson, Commander, Navy Region Southeast, after reading his orders to assume command of Naval Air Station Key West.

U.S. Navy photo by MC2 Cody Babin

Baker, left, speaks to an audience of Sailors, military members, DOD Civilians, community members, family and friends as the new commanding officer of NAS Key West. Baker, above, with his wife and sons.

U.S. Navy photo by Jolene Scholl

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U.S. Navy photo by Jolene Scholl

NAS Key West’s Honor Guard, above, opens the change of command ceremony June 24 at Hangar A-936, Boca Chica Field.

McAlearney, left, presents his wife with the flag passed to him during the Old Glory Flag Passing Ceremony, a traditional farewell for retiring members of the Navy.

U.S. Navy photos by MC2 Cody Babin

Director of Air Warfare Rear Adm. DeWolfe Miller III, top, congratulates McAlearney after awarding him the Legion of Merit.

McAlearney, above, poses with his wife and sons.

U.S. Navy photo by MC2 Cody Babin

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Trumbo Pool

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more information, call (305) 797-7791.

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 calling the Youth Center at (305) 293-4437. For CDC hourly care, call (305) 2934498.

The Trumbo Pool is open 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 information, call (305) 293-4324.

Fitness schedule Monday 7 - 7:45 a.m. - Cycling (Boca Chica Cycling Studio) 5:15 - 6:15 p.m. - Skillz (Boca Chica Fitness Center)

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Tuesday 10 - 10:45 a.m. - HIIT (Boca continued from page 1 Chica Fitness Center) 4:30 - 5:15 p.m. - TRX (Boca Chica Fitness Center) Command.

6 - 6:45 p.m. - Cycling (Boca “Over 30 percent of our Chica Cycling Studio) associates are military affiliated either as family memWednesday bers or veterans. Given that 5:15 - 6 p.m. - HIIT (Boca insight, we realized that Chica Fitness Center) helping our customers navigate the challenges of a milThursday itary PCS move was a great 10:30 - 11:30 a.m. - Gentle way to make their lives a Yoga (Sigsbee Community little easier,” Honiball said.

Center) “We wanted to create a 5:30 – 6:15 p.m. - Cylcing central location where cus(Boca Chica Cycling Studio) tomers could come to get moving tips and find money Saturday saving coupons and services 9:15 - 10:15 a.m. - Circuit to make their move as easy (Boca Chica Fitness Center) 8 a.m. - Paddleboard - Boca Chica Marina (weather dependent)

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.

Available July 15 - March 1, 2017, month-to-month thereafter. $2300/month plus utilities. No pets or smoking. F/L/S. Call (603) 498-0630

Downtown Key West Large 2BR/2BA two-story Ramrod Key - Available townhome, includes W/D, July 16. Large 2BD/2BA furnished or unfurnished. home, all tile and ceiling $2,800/month (all utilities fans, located on large cor- included). Military personner lot. $2,000 a month; nel preferred. Call or text discount for military $1,800 (preferred) - (305) 879month. F/L/S. Call Danny 7352. at (305) 296-1385.

FOR SALE Summerland Key 2BR/1.5BA stilt home, quiet 2006 Toyota Tacoma neighborhood, recently 4X4 all access cab - facremolded, great porch. tory installed new $10,000

frame and springs that were on recall from Toyota, 105,000 miles, new alternator, manual 5-speed, 4 cyl, Bed liner, Tonneau cover, power windows/ locks/pass through window/4 doors, clean. Asking $11,995 OBO. Call Bob at (603) 616-7493.

28 Ft (10 Ft Beam) ‘74 John Allmand Cruiser (Flybridge) with two Inboard 5.7L Mercruiser 350’s. $10,800 - Negotiable. In turnkey condition; Call / text (904) 234-3791. Visit http://keys.craigslist.org/ boa/5598986425.html NAS KEY WEST CLASS-

IFIEDS 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 to be considered for publication.

Call (305) 293-2425.

as possible,” he added.

Customers can now visit myNavyExchange.com/ moving to find helpful information to make moving to the next duty station as stress-free as possible.

While on the website, they can also sign up to receive special moving offers.

PSC customers will also find moving tips, many from NEX customers who have shared their ideas to make moving easier as well as a moving checklist to ensure everything is organized and finished before the move, including helpful tips for those customers moving with a pet.

There is also a link to the Navy Lodge website so families on PCS orders can make a reservation at their new duty station.

Authorized Navy Lodge guests on PCS orders can take advantage of a scratchoff card offering a 10, 15 or 25 percent discount or a free stay up to 20 nights.

The discount is valid at all Navy Lodges in the continental United States until Feb. 28, 2017. Guests may use only one discount per stay.

Guests can pick up their scratch-off card at the Naval Air Station Key West NEX Customer Service desk.