Southernmost Flyer June 26, 2015

FRIDAY, JUNE 26, 2015

Eye on the Fleet

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James Meyer, commodore of Task Force Forager, performs in a traditional song and dance during the welcoming ceremony to mark the start of Pacific Partnership 2015. Pacific Partnership is in its 10th iteration and is the largest annual multilateral humanitarian assistance and disaster relief preparedness mission conducted in the Indo-Asia-Pacific region.

U.S. Navy photo by Lt. Laura Price

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TOP OF PAGE ONE: An MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter assigned to the Sea Knights of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 22, departs from the flight deck of the Military Sealift Command hospital ship USNS Comfort (T-AH 20).

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otorists are cautioned to be aware of a new traffic pattern on West Side Drive, which travels past Boca Chica Marina, as contractors prep to remove unexploded ordnance from a spoil pile near Bldg.

A-951.

Starting Monday, West Side Drive shifted from a one-way to a two-way traffic pattern. Additionally, a segment of Aggressor Drive, near Bldg. A-951, was closed. Previously, oneway traffic would loop past the marina and travel back to Midway Avenue along Aggressor Drive.

Naval Air Station Key West Public Works Department has erected signage alerting motorists of the change. The speed limit in the area of the marina is 15 mph.

The shift is temporary and designed to create a safety exclusion zone while contractors remove the unexploded ordnance found in a nearby spoil pile.

As part of the Boca Chica Field Clear Zones see TRAFfic page 4

U.S. Navy photo by Jolene Scholl

Retired Navy Capt. Sandy Brooks shares her experience serving in the military during Naval Air Station Key West’s 2nd Annual Pride Month observance Thursday at Boca Chica Field. The event was organized by the Multicultural Heritage Committee.

NAS celebrates diversity with Pride Month observance From NAS Key West Public Bisexual and Transgender] Affairs LGBT pride and I’m standing here talking about it to his is a moment the military,” he said, as he I never thought told the audience about his I’d see in my life- Marine Corps career and time.” having to sacrifice who he Retired Marine Corps truly was in order to serve Gunnery Sgt. Mark our nation.

Ebenhoch admitted he was Sandy Brooks, the senior “blown away” by his partic- director for Information ipation in the 2nd Annual Dominance at Joint Pride Month celebration Interagency Task Force at Naval Air Station Key South, also spoke of how West Thursday. she was forced to hide who “I’m standing here talk- she was during her Navy ing about [Lesbian, Gay, career, which she retired

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from as a captain. Brooks emphasized that to be true leaders, service men and women today must be leaders and teach others how to respect diversity.

“The only way you can change an attitude is to educate,” Brooks said.

Ebenhoch and Brooks’ stories, a rainbow flag presentation by the event organizers the NAS Key West Multicultural Heritage Committee, and a surprise appearance by same-sex marriage advocates Aaron

Huntsman and William “Lee” Jones rounded out the Pride ceremony.

Huntsman and Jones are the Key West couple who sued to overturn Florida’s ban on same sex marriage April 1, 2014, when the Monroe County Clerk’s office wouldn’t issue them a marriage license. They were the first couple to get a ruling that found the state’s ban unconstitutional and after unsuccessful see pride page 3

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H June 26 1962 - U.S. Naval Facility, Cape Hatteras, North Carolina, makes the first Sound Surveillance System detection of a Soviet diesel submarine.

June 27 1950 - President Harry Truman authorizes Naval and air operations south of 38th Parallel, Korea, in support of the United Nations call for assistance.

June 28 1914 - Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria is assassinated at Sarajevo, Bosnia, leading to the start of 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 by a vessel.

ave you ever heard of the acronym KISS? It means, “Keep It Simple

Sailor.”

Actually, the last “S” stands for many different words, but seeing this is the “Chaplain’s Corner,” I decided to change it.

In the Navy we say, “Don’t nuke it.”

These phrases are important to keep in mind at times.

Sure, not everything is simple in life. Of course, there are times you have to analyze problems.

However, I feel that in our faith we have complicated what it means to follow Christ.

The Bible can become complex when you look into the details.

When I was in seminary, we had to write papers on different passages.

One of the main resources we used is called a commentary.

Commentaries are detailed dissections of the books, passages and words used in the Bible. A commentator can take an entire career to write just one of these, depending on the size of the biblical book and the approach they

decide to take.

As a result, one can become overwhelmed by the details, missing the big picture that God wanted us to take from scriptures. Basically, we make our faith walk more complicated than it needs to be - we nuked it!

A few months back I saw a video saying you can make ice cream with two CHAPLAIN'S i n g r e d i e n t s : CORNER Heavy whipping cream and condensed milk.

After that, you can add whatever you want NAS Key West to make it your Command flavor.

Chaplain I tried this and Lt. at this moment, Ethan Everts it is sitting at home in the freezer waiting my consumption, with the help of my family. It was quite easy to make as well.

I remember when posting the video making a comment, “Can it be this easy?” Jesus gives us two key ingredients to our faith as well, from Mt. 22:37-40.

Basically it says, “Love God; love people.” Jesus then says that all

of scripture depend on these two ingredients. It is that easy.

When we have faith in Christ, our lives should be guided in love. If you are wondering if you should do something ask these questions, “Does this reflect love to God?” and “Does this show love to others?”

Granted, love has many different facets. We read scripture to better understand what it means to love God and people.

Nevertheless, these ingredients filter how we are to interact with the scriptures and apply them to our lives.

So with that, I will take my own advice with KISS and end this article. Love God and love people. Do not over complicate these verses. Oh, also go enjoy the simple things in life, like ice cream.

We have a simple worship service schedule: 10:30 a.m. Sunday at the Truman Chapel.

If life is getting too complex, seek the care of a chaplain by reaching us at (305) 293-2318, Naval Air Station Key West, or (305) 292-8788, Coast Guard Sector Key West. God Bless and KISS!

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.

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June 30 1951 - A group of stranded Japanese soldiers who refuse to believe World War II ended in 1945, surrender on Anatahan Island in the northern Marianas.

July 1 1911 - Designer Glenn Curtiss makes the first flight in the Navy’s first aircraft, Curtiss A 1.

July 2 1926 - The Distinguished Flying Cross is authorized by Congress and the first Naval Aviator to receive the award is Lt. Cmdr. Richard Byrd for his flight to the North Pole on May 9, 1926.

Commanding Officer Capt. Steven P. McAlearney

U.S. Navy photo by Jolene Scholl

aval Air Station Key West’s Air Operations Department surprised Air Ops Officer Cmdr. Dave “Swifty” Morgan, second from right, with a going-away lunch June 19 on Boca Chica Field. After a three-year tour here, Morgan heads to Naval Station Rota, Spain, where he will be the operations officer.

Shown with him, from left, is Search and Rescue pilot Lt. Andrew Wilsnack, Fighter Squadron Composite (VFC) 111 Commanding Officer Cmdr. Walter Peasley, Morgan and Lisa Patrocky, NAS Key West command security manager.

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appeals of that and other rulings by the state’s attorney general, Huntsman and Jones were married Jan. 6 on the Key West courthouse steps.

NAS Key West’s Pride Month celebration was part of the DOD’s LGBT Pride Month, which followed President Barack Obama’s declaration of June 2015 as Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Pride Month.

“All people deserve to live with dignity and respect,

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free from fear and violence, and protected against discrimination, regardless of their gender identity or sexual orientation,” said Obama. “During Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Pride Month, we celebrate the proud legacy LGBT individuals have woven into the fabric of our Nation, we honor those who have fought to perfect our Union, and we continue our work to build a society where every child grows up knowing that their country supports them, is proud of them, and has a place for them exactly as they are.”

U.S. Navy photo by Jolene Scholl

Naval Air Station Key West Public Works employee Greg Gombert installs a solar panel Monday to support a new LED lighting system at Navy Gateway Inns and Suites’ parking lots on Trumbo Point.

Job Title: Parachute rigger

Solar panels power LED lighting at NGIS lots

Hometown: San Diego Prior Duty Stations: Atsugi, Japan. Carrier Airborne Early Warning Squadron (VAW) 115.

From NAS Key West Public Affairs

Hobbies: Surfing, fishing, cooking.

Words of Wisdom: “How can you be burnt out when you haven’t caught fire?”

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aval Air Station Key Wey West Public Works installed energy-efficient lighting in the Navy Gateways Inns and Suites parking lot this week.

Powered by solar panels, the light emitting diode (LED) bulbs are energy efficient and will have a longer lifetime, according to PW Utilities Supervisor Bobby Clemons.

The project cost about $52,000, including labor and material cost, he said.

The light output is nearly the same as a regular street light but the energy savings is much higher, said Clemons. The lighting was installed to provide better safety and security.

“It’s all to save money and protect the environment,” Clemons said of the project. “Solar powered lighting has proven to be reliable and it has advanced so far now that the LEDs will last a very long time, cutting down on maintenance and cost over the life of the fixture.”

The Navy considers energy efficiency necessary in

supporting its mission.

“Every kilowatt hour we save makes us more resilient and more able to support the warfighter,” stated the Navy’s Energy Warrior website, www.greenfleet. dodlive.mil/energy. “In the near future, as advanced weapons come online with greater capability and higher energy demand, energy literally becomes our ammunition - and our energy choices become even more critical.”

Switching out the conventional bulbs on streets lights is taking place at other locations on the

installation, Clemons said.

They are also testing LED bulbs to replace fluorescent bulbs in offices. Those LED bulbs are specifically made for the existing fixtures.

Technology is advancing rapidly and moving in the direction of LED replacing all conventional lighting, said NAS Key West Energy Manager Mike Gilbert.

“LED will serve most lighting needs Navywide within the next 10 years unless some new better technology comes along,” he said.

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BBC News The following LifeWorks programs are open to BBC residents only.

Sigsbee Plant Giveaway Friday, 3:30 - 5:30 p.m., Dewey House, 1101-B Dewey Road.

Pilates Monday, 9 - 10 a.m., Trumbo Basketball Court Early Bird CEL Drawing Monday, 4 p.m., BBC office.

Resident Advisory Committee Meeting Tuesday, 5:30 - 6:30 p.m., BBC office.

Sigsbee Winner Pizza Party Wednesday, 5 - 7 p.m., Dewey House, 1101-B Dewey Road.

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West Side Drive, along the Boca Chica Marina/Navigator’s Bar and Grill, is now a two-way road and Aggressor Dive is closed for the disposition of unexploded ordnance found in a spoil pile near Bldg. A-951. The spoil is from materials dredged during the Boca Chica Field Clear Zones and Drainage System Restoration project, which was completed in September.

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and Drainage System Restoration project an estimated 6,400 cubic yards of sediments were removed from various drainage ditches across the airfield, and staged in different areas for eventual reuse as backfill on the installation, said NAS Key West Environmental Division Director Ed Barham. The project ended in September 2014.

When contractors began to process the material near Bldg. A-951 unexploded ordnance was discovered, according to Public Works Officer Lt. Cmdr. Brian Crystal.

“When it was placed in

the piles it was not known that there was unexploded ordnance mixed in with the earthen material,” Chrystal noted.

“However, when the contractors started to process the material, it was discovered. Once discovered, the piles had to be left for proper disposition.”

The airfield was built in the 1940s in preparation for World War II and has been active off-and-on over the past 70 years, depending on national security needs.

“We suspect the discovered ordnance is from back in the 60s,” said Barham.

“It’s very old.”

Contractors will bring in special equipment to sift through the material and remove the unexploded ord-

nance.

“Once complete, they will take the unexploded ordnance, but the dirt is ours,” Crystal noted.

That project is expected to take about three months.

However, unexploded ordnance has been found in spoil piles in other areas of the airfield.

There are other spoil piles near the tower, that also contain unexploded ord-

nance, according to Crystal.

“Unfortunately, that was not discovered until this contract was awarded,” he noted. “We will get another contract in place in the near future to take care of the material near the tower.”

Barham said it’s imperative that people avoid the area for safety reasons.

“The perimeter is established and people need to stay away,” he added.

Contact us: Balfour Beatty Communities Office Number: (305) 292-5590 Service Request Number: (305) 292-5596 Office hours of operation: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Monday Tuesday, Thursday - Friday; 8 a.m. - 7 p.m. Wednesday; and 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Saturday.

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

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BBC residents urged to complete annual survey

IA Family Workshop

see where we are excelling operationally and where there is room for improvement,” said Marc Holcombe, community manager for BBC. “We encourage all residents to complete the survey so that we may better meet their needs as well as those of our future residents.”

If any residents have not received the survey or have questions, they should contact the BBC Office at (305) 292-5590.

The final day for residents to complete the survey is July 17.

Wednesday, 5:30 - 7 p.m., FFSC Meet and catch up with other individual augmentee families in the area. Explore some of the unique challenges faced by IA and deployment families. The time together helps make connections with other families facing similar issues.

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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At Balfour Beatty Communities, the primary goal is to provide quality housing and customer service so residents have a positive and enjoyable rental experience.

Housing residents are currently being asked to give feedback on BBC

operations through the CEL Resident Satisfaction Survey.

The annual survey is an important part of the continuous improvement program that helps BBC analyze performance and make any necessary changes and enhancements to ensure consistent delivery of quality service across all aspects of community operations.

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Identity theft can happen to anyone.

Once identity thieves have your personal information, they can drain your bank account, run up charges on your credit cards, open new utility accounts, or get medical treatment on your health insurance. An identity thief can file a tax refund in your name and get your refund. In some extreme cases, a thief might even give your name to the police during an arrest.

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If your wallet, Social Security number, or other personal information is lost or stolen, there are steps you can take to help protect yourself.

If you feel you are the victim of identity theft go to https://www.identitytheft.gov/#what-to-do-right-away and act right away.

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MWR Update Bash at the Beach MWR’s annual Independence Day celebration is 5 - 8 p.m. on Truman Annex behind the Beach Patio Recreation Center.

Bring the family and enjoy water inflatables, games, food and drinks, and more. All carnival games are free but the food and beverages are sold to support a military command fundraiser. There isn’t an ATM on site so patrons are encouraged to bring cash.

After the event, patrons are invited to Truman Beach to watch the Sunrise Rotary of Key West fireworks display.

Event sponsors are University of Phoenix, USAA, Waste Management, Keys Federal Credit Union, Sunset Watersports, Sebago Water Adventures, Fury Water Adventures, Sparkling Ice, Military Affairs Committee, Captain’s Corner, Lazy Dog Charters, Lost Reef Adventures, Navy League Key West Council, Key West Area Chief Petty Officers Association and Saint Leo University.

For more information call (305) 293-2682.

Explore state parks MWR is promoting Florida’s state parks to mark the National Park Service’s centennial in 2016.

Experts from NPS and the state parks will discuss South Florida’s parks 6:30 p.m., Friday, at the Sigsbee Community Center.

Officials will share each park’s best features and what visitors should know before they visit. Active

duty military members will (PG-13) at 1 p.m. receive free park passes at Saturday - “Unfinished the event.

Business” (R) at 6 p.m.

For more information call (305) 293-2503 or (305) 293- Liberty activities 2682.

The Liberty Single Sailor Program is open to all single Movie canceled or unaccompanied active The Family Movie Night duty military personnel film scheduled for Friday E-6 and below. Visit us on is being replaced with the Facebook at “MWR Liberty “Find Your Park” event, Key West” and request to be which begins at 6:30 p.m. added to the closed Liberty in the Sigsbee Community Group.

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For additional information email naskwliberty@ gmail.com or call (305) 293Free movies 2682 or (305) 797-4468.

Free movies are shown Saturday: Guided each Saturday at 1 p.m. Kayak/Paddleboard Tour and 6 p.m. at Beach Patio and lunch, 10 a.m. [$12] Recreation Center, Truman Annex. Popcorn and snacks Fitness schedule are sold during the show.

For more information, call Monday (305) 293-5282.

• 11 - 11:45 a.m. - Pilates The schedule: (Boca Chica Fitness Saturday - “The DiverCenter) gent Series: Insurgent” • 5:15 - 6:05 p.m. - Cardio

Kickboxing (Boca Chica (Boca Chica Fitness Fitness Center) Center) • 6:15 - 7:15 p.m. - Yoga • 5:15 - 6 p.m. - Kickbox (Boca Chica Fitness Step (Boca Chica Fitness Center) Center) • 6:05 – 6:50 p.m. - Pilates Tuesday (Boca Chica Fitness • 10 - 10:45 a.m. - HIIT Center) (Boca Chica Fitness Center) Thursday • 6:15 - 7 p.m. - Cycling • 10:30 - 11:30 a.m. (Boca Chica Cycling Gentle Yoga (Sigsbee Studio) Community Center) • 6:15 - 7 p.m. - Cycle Wednesday (Boca Chica Cycling • 11 a.m. - Noon - Yoga Studio)

Friday

• 8:30 9:30 a.m.

Paddleboard (Boca Chica Marina). Classes are the first and third Friday of the month. Register the Monday before the scheduled class.

• 11 - 11:45 a.m. - Total Body Toning (Boca Chica Fitness Center) Saturday

• 9:15 - 10:15 a.m. - Circuit (Boca Chica Fitness Center)

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Sigsbee Marina offers boat rentals of 21-foot center consoles, 24-foot pontoons and 16-foot skiffs.

OS2 Jonathan Dawson counts life jackets during a boat inspection.

Sailors serving in different waters

QM2 Dane Pace conducts a radio check for a 21-foot center console at Sigsbee Marina.

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MM2 Christian Castenada shows a customer a map of the rental boating peremiter.

t may not be the seven seas, but Sailors continue to serve on different waters and in just as an important mission at Naval Air Station Key West’s Sigsbee Marina.

Sailors assigned to Morale, Welfare and Recreation offer service members, federal employees and retirees a chance to experience the “paradise” lifestyle with

boat, kayak, paddleboard, snorkel gear, barbecue grill and fishing gear rentals.

“They get on the water and we’re helping them make memories,” said Sigsbee Marina Manager Joey Montemagno.

Six Sailors are currently assigned to the marina. They assist an average of 75 customers daily with boat inspections, briefings on areas of limitation and selling bait, tackle, beverages and snacks.

“I love it,” said QM2 Dane Pace

as he described his duties at the marina. “You get to hear a lot of sea stories from the retirees. You meet cool and interesting people.”

From Monday - Friday customers can rent several different boats - 21-foot center consoles, 24-foot pontoons and 16-foot skiffs - on a first-come, firstserved basis.

A Sigsbee Marina boat license is required along with a valid military or DOD ID. For more information on rentals, call (305) 293-4434.

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First group of female enlisted Sailors selected for sub service From Enlisted Women in Submarines Task Force Public Affairs

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he first group of enlisted female Sailors from across the Navy has been chosen to serve in the U.S. Navy’s submarine force.

Rear Adm. Charles Richard, commander, Submarine Group 10 and Enlisted Women in Submarines Task Force Commander, said the interest to apply was impressive.

“We couldn’t be more pleased with the amount

of interest shown by enlisted women in wanting the opportunity to serve in the undersea warfare domain.

It’s an exciting time in the submarine force, as we continue to move forward in shaping the future of our force, drawing from the best pool of talent possible.”

A strong response fleetwide was received in the call for enlisted female Sailors applying for conversion into submarine force ratings.

Applications from women representing 31 different ratings from shore and sea commands worldwide were received for the initial

application period to fill four chief petty officer and 34 rating conversion positions in the paygrades of E6 and below across the two crews of the USS Michigan (SSGN 727). Michigan is one of the Navy’s Ohio-class guidedsubmarines homeported in Bangor, Washington.

Sailors from nearly every community throughout the Navy applied and the selections represented this diverse group of applicants, including junior Sailors who enlisted under the Professional Apprenticeship Career Tracks (PACT) program. The skills and experi-

ence they are bringing with them into the submarine force will set the foundation for excelling in their new ratings.

The selection process was competitive and used an objective review and scoring of each application.

Selections were made based on the Sailor’s performance

in their current rating, the Sailor’s desired submarine rating assignment, the needs of the ship to fill billets of planned rotations where appropriate, and lastly the needs of the Navy for rating community health, both in the old and new ratings. Applications were scored on performance

evaluations, warfare qualifications, commanding officer endorsements, sea service time, physical readiness testing, and similarity of current rating to desired submarine rating.

Those top-rated Sailors who weren’t selected are on alternate lists and will be included in future selections.

NAS Classifieds ROOMMATE WANTED Room to rent in midtown, Catherine Street house. $900/month all utilities included. Flexible deposit.

Share bath with one other.

Clean, quiet, newly remodeled home. W/D, central A/C. Male only. Available immediately. Must keep daytime schedule - no night owls. Text inquiries to (305) 393-0039.

HELP WANTED Historic Tours of America has the following employment positions: Parttime actor/ghost host, 15 hours per week, Ghosts & Gravestones; part-time retail sales, Little White House; full-time retail sales, Southernmost Trolley stop; full-time retail sales, Abuelas; full-time retail sales, MACS; and

part-time retails sales, Sponge Market. Apply online at www.historictours. com. EOE/DFW. The Marker Key West has employment opportunities for the following positions: Staff accountant, guest service agents, server, reservations supervisor, bartender, maintenance technician, guest services agent/front desk, room attendant, houseman and steward. Apply online at: www.themarkerkeywest. com.

Navy Exchange and Navy Lodge offer excellent benefits for full- and part-time employment. The following positions are available: Fulltime supervisory sales clerk, loss prevention investigator and softlines sales clerk; part time warehouse worker, cashier,

sales clerks (electronics and mini mart), and guest service representative; flex time housekeeper, hardlines sales clerk. Go to www.NavyExchange.jobs to apply. EEO and ADA compliant.

Four Star Rentals is seeking a store associate for its Key West location.

Job description: Process rental contracts, answer the phone, help customers choose equipment, receive and process payments, open and close store, assist customers in loading and unloading equipment, make computer reservations and schedule deliveries. Candidate must have a valid driver’s license.

Leadership and team-work skills are essential. Salary: $30,000. If interested, send resume to elip@missioncomplete.org or call (703)

647-6221 for more information.

Key West Police Department is hiring for the positions of Telecommunicator I (Dispatcher), $20.08/ hour, and Florida Certified Officer I, $46-53,000/year depending on experience.

These are safety-sensitive positions, 12-hour shifts and require 24/7/365 availability with no restrictions. We are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and Drug Free Workplace. We consider applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, age, handicap, marital status, religion, or any other legally protected status.

Email dgray@cityofkeywest-fl.gov for more information.

NAS KEY WEST CLASSIFIEDS are free for activeduty and retired personnel, their families and civilian base employees only.

Deadline for submissions is noon the Tuesday prior to that Friday’s issue.

Make submissions to the NAS Key West Public Affairs Office by email, jolene.scholl@navy.mil; mail, P.O. Box 9001, Key West, FL 33040-9001; or fax submissions to (305) 293-2627. Unless otherwise directed, ads will run for four issues. Name and phone number must accompany all requests.

For more information, call (305) 293-2425.

Sponsorship of this event does not imply Federal endorsement of product or service