Southernmost Flyer

FRIDAY, AUG. 18, 2017

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VOL. 17 NO. 33

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

PPV no longer providing renters insurance (Aug. 15, 2017) Lt. Matthew Heaster, left, motivates Sailors tightening an emergency crash barricade while conducting training on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75).

U.S. Navy photo by MCSN Kaysee Lohmann

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Protect your eyes. . . . . . . . . . 3 WHATS GOING ON? MWR events. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 AUTHORITY CO power changes . . . . . . . . 5 LIGHT IT UP The fix. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 TOP OF PAGE ONE: A CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter assigned to Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 366 flies over William Pendleton Thompson Hill Memorial Field during Career Orientated Training for Midshipmen (CORTRAMID) Marine Week at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina.

Chutes and Divers

From Commander, Navy Installations Command Public Affairs

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n accordance with NAVADMIN 198/17 renters insurance will no longer be provided by Public Private Venture partners as part of their existing housing rental agreements.

The change will be implemented within six months following the NAVADMIN release so that Sailors will have enough time to obtain the best renters insurance plan possible that will fit their needs, should they see Rent page 5

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U.S. Navy Photo by MC2 Cody Babin

aval Air Station Key West Search and Rescue crew and Army Special Forces Underwater Operations School diving medical technicians participate in an aircraft ejection exercise on Trumbo Point Wednesday.

The training aimed to foster communication between SAR and the dive school, as well as train the crew in treating decompression sickness following an aircraft ejection.

Fire destroys boat at Boca Chica From NAS Key West Public Affairs

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aval Air Station Key West Fire and Emergency Services and units from Monroe County Fire Rescue extinguished a fully engulfed boat fire Wednesday night at Boca Chica Marina.

The fire, reported at 9:01 p.m., started in the boat’s galley as the owner was frying chicken, according to FES Chief C.J. Krieger.

The oil ignited and fire spread quickly, destroying the 2001 46-foot custom-built Catamaran, Krieger said.

The live-aboard, whose name wasn’t released, fell as he ran from the fire and was taken to Lower Key Medical Center, where he was checked as a precaution and released, Krieger said.

Fire officials were alerted to the fire by alarm pull-boxes located on see fire page 2

Key West will see partial solar eclipse

By MC2 Cody Babin Southernmost Flyer

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f you have been on social media any time in the last week, you probably already know about the solar eclipse that is coming up next week. But, what exactly does that mean to you?

A solar eclipse is a celestial event in which the moon passes between the sun and the earth, blocking out all light. The event will only last about two minutes.

Monday will be the first time in 38 years that a total solar eclipse will be visible in the U.S. The main path the eclipse will follow is from Salem, Oregon to Charleston, South Carolina.

Although Key West won’t be treated to the total eclipse, we will be on the fringes, seeing a partial one.

While you will be tempted to look up at the sun during the eclipse, it is recommended that see eclipse page 3

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Standing up for peace

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Aug. 18 1966 - The first ship-to-shore satellite radio message is sent from USS Annapolis (AGMR 1) in the South China Sea to Pearl Harbor.

Aug. 19 1818 - Capt. James Biddle, as commanding officer of USS Ontario, takes possession of the Oregon Territory for the U.S.

recently came across a devotion entitled “True peace exists only where truth reigns,” written by Jon MacArthur. With our current news around the world and here in America I thought it fitting to share a portion of it with you.

“People often define peace as the absence of conflict, but God sees it differently. The absence of conflict is merely a truce, which might end overt hostilities but doesn’t resolve the underlying issues. A truce simply introduces a cold war, which often drives the conflict underground, where it smolders until erupting in

physical or emotional disaster.”

James 3:17 says, “The wisdom from above CHAPLAIN'S is first pure, CORNER then peaceable.”

Godly wisdom, purity and peace go hand-in-hand.

Peace is wisdom in action and is never NAS Key West Command Chaplain established at the expense of Lt. Cmdr.

Scott Mason righteousness. It brings righteousness to bear on the situation, seeking to eliminate the source of conflict and create right relationships.

Feuding parties will know true peace only when they are willing to admit that their bitterness and hatred is wrong and humbly

seek God’s grace to make things right.

I want to encourage you to not give up and grow weary with the negative that goes on around your community and your world.

Stay strong and keep seeking wisdom from God, and ask Him to give you the courage to never compromise His truth. “Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called sons of God,” Matthew 5:9.

Join us Sundays at 10:30 a.m.

This Sunday services are at Truman Annex Chapel for worship service. Visit our Facebook page for upcoming events.

If you are in need of care, please call your chaplains at 305-293-2318, Naval Air Station Key West, or 305-292-8788, Coast Guard Sector Key West.

Aug. 20 1959 - USS Thetis Bay (LPH 6) completes a six-day humanitarian operation after floods in Taiwan.

Aug. 21 1965 - Gemini V is launched. Astronauts are Air Force pilot Gordon Cooper Jr., and Navy Lt. Cmdr. Charles Conrad Jr.

Aug. 22 1980 - USS Passumpsic (AO 107), guided by (P3) aircraft from Patrol Squadron 1 and 26 (VP-1 and VP-26), rescues 28 Vietnamese refugees off Saigon.

Aug. 23 1963 - The first satellite communications ship, USNS Kingsport (T AG 164) connects President John F. Kennedy with Nigerian Prime Minister Balewa in Lagos, Nigeria.

Aug. 24 1943 - TBF aircraft from USS Core (CVE 13) sinks the German submarine (U 185) southwest of the Azores.

U.S. Navy photo by C.J. Kreger

A 46-foot Catamaran burns late Wednesday after catching fire in a apparent cooking accident. The boat owner was checked out at the hospital as a precaution after falling while escaping the blaze. Naval Air Station Key West Fire and Emergency Services, Monroe County Fire Rescue, Coast Guard Sector Key West and Port Operations all responded to the blaze.

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the marina piers, he said. “They worked well.”

As firefighters were making their way to the fire, other live-aboards untied the mooring lines and pushed the Catamaran away from the dock to protect

nearby boats.

Krieger said Monroe County arrived with multiple fire apparatus and ambulance. FES and MCFR train together on a routine basis and respond to requests of mutual aid when needed.

The fire completely destroyed the Catamaran, and in the process burned any fuel onboard.

The NAS Port Ops team responded and determined there was no spillage in the water. The Coast Guard also was notified and responded.

FES left the scene at 12:30 a.m., Krieger said, adding the boat’s owner will work with the marina and his insurance company in getting the remaining debris removed.

Commanding Officer Capt. Bobby J. Baker Executive Officer Cmdr. Greg Brotherton PUBLIC AFFAIRS OFFICER Trice Denny EDITOR Jolene Scholl STAFF MC2 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 jolene.scholl@ navy.mil.

Telephone (305) 293-2425/2434. DSN 4832425/2434.

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.

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CPO selects car wash The chief petty officer selects (Class 124) will host a car wash at the VFW, 2200 N. Roosevelt Blvd., from 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Saturday.

This is a fundraiser to support the Khaki Ball.

Women’s Bible study Naval Air Station Key West’s Religious Ministries Department hosts “Women’s Bible Studies” on Tuesdays from Oct. 3 - Nov. 14 at 9:30 - 11:30 a.m. and 6 - 8 p.m.

The topic is “Uninvited,” by Lysa Terkeurst. The study is led by the Protestant Women of the Chapel. Books and childcare are provided. For more information, call 305-293-2318.

Observance at African Cemetery The annual observance of the International Day for the Remembrance of the Slave Trade and of its Abolition is scheduled for 6 - 8 p.m. Sunday at the Key West African Cemetery memorial monument.

In Key West, the observance specifically honors the memory of the 295 refugees, mostly youngsters, who perished during the ocean crossing and were buried at see Briefly page 6

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you don’t unless you have the proper vision protection.

“Do not stare at the eclipse, or stare at the sun at any time for that matter,” said Cmdr. Steven Maier, MD, a board-certified ophthalmologist at Naval Hospital Jacksonville.

The Center for Disease Control states that a total eclipse is safe to watch without protection, but view-

Graphic provided by NASA

ing a partial eclipse without proper equipment can cause vision loss or permanent blindness.

“There is no good treatment from getting such eye damage,” Maier said.

“It can burn a permanent blind spot right into your central vision.”

During the entirety of Key West’s partial eclipse vision, protection will be necessary. Viewing glasses with an ISO 12312-2 are the only ones deemed safe by the CDC. “Regular sunglasses do not block

enough light and all the wave lengths to prevent the sun from burning the eye,” Maier said. “Even very dark sunglasses are not nearly dark enough.

Eclipse glasses are very dark - so dark that you can’t see anything at all through them unless you are looking at a very bright light.”

Get out your eclipse-approved glasses and enjoy one of nature’s marvels, because it doesn’t happen very often.

For more information on the eclipse visit eclipse2017.nasa.gov.

Job Title: Air traffic control Hometown: Fort Lauderdale, Florida Prior Duty Stations: NAS Corpus Chrisit Hobbies: Gaming.

Most Interesting Experience: Being a father.

Future Plans: Fully qualify, advance and retire.

AC2 David Bowman

Graphic provided by NOAA

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MWR Update Youth Bowling

gible patrons active duty and their dependents as The Youth Center on well as retired military and Sigsbee Park is offering a their dependents. monthly bowling clinic at Airlanes Bowling Center, Self Defence Class Boca Chica Field. The clinic is the first Saturday of each The self-defense semimonth with the first being nars are an introduction Sept. 2. to the martial art of jiu The clinic is designed for jitsu self-defense, taught children aged five - nine. by Richard Thomas. The Registration is at the Youth cost is $5 per person and Center; children will be classes are from 6 - 9 p.m. picked up and dropped off at the Sigsbee Community at the center as well. For Center. Register and pay at more information, call 305- the Community Recreation 293-4437 or visit www. Tickets & Travel Office on NavyMWRKeyWest.com/ Sigsbee Park. For addievents. tional information, call 305563-0364. Dates and ages: Sept. 12: Men aged 18 and Craft night over.

Join MWR Aug. 30 for the Oct. 3: Boys aged 14 - 18 Essential Oil Sugar Scrub Oct. 10: Girls aged 14 - 18 Workshop from 6 - 9 p.m. Nov. 7: Boys aged 10 - 14 at the Sigsbee Community Center. Create three differ- Jet Ski tour ent scented scrubs; all supplies are provided. The cost See the island from the is $10. water on a two-hour Jet Register and pay at the Ski tour Aug. 27 at 10 a.m.

Community Recreation Theost is $89 per jet ski Tickets & Travel Office for this trip. Patrons 18 on Sigsbee Park. Call or 28-years-old are required to text 317-292-6557 for addi- take a test and pay the $5 tional information. www. fee directly to the vendor.

NavyMWRKeyWest.com/ Purchase tickets at the events.

Community Recreation Tickets & Travel Office on Sigsbee Park. For addiVet Clinic tional information call 305NAS Key West hosts the 563-0364 or go to www. quarterly Vet Clinic on NavyMWRKeyWest.com/ Sept. 12 and 13 from 9 a.m. events.

- 4 p.m. in Bldg. 1509-A, Spadefish Court, Sigsbee Goin’ fishin’ Park.

To schedule an appointRegister for a half-day ment, or for questions, fishing trip Sept. 9 from 9 email keywestvetserv@ a.m. - 1 p.m. with Tortuga gmail.com. Please allow 48 IV charter company. the hours for a reply to emails. cost is $42 and includes Appointments are sched- all equipment, bait and a uled every 30 minutes; eli- single-day fishing license.

Register and pay at the Community Recreation Tickets &Travel Office on Sigsbee Park by Sept. 1.

Call 305-563-0364 for additional information or visit www.NavyMWRKeyWest. com/events.

open until the end of the game. The current hours are Mondays - Saturdays, 11 a.m. - 9 p.m. daily.

Fly Away Café at Navigator’s is open 10 a.m. 7 p.m. Monday - Friday, and 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday.

The Trumbo Pool will See dolphins have limited hours due Join MWR Aug. 26 for a to staff shortages. The visit the Dolphin Research Center. Discounted admission fees are paid at the gate. The tickets are: Adult (eight and older) - $14; child (four - eight) - $11.50; three years and younger - free.

The transportation fee is $5 per person. Register at the Tickets & Travel Office on Sigsbee Park.

Transportation leaves from the Sigsbee Community Center (across from the dog park) at 9:30 a.m.

Those wanting to drive themselves should call or text Sarah Graves at 305563-0364 for more information.

Job opportunities There are currently a number of open positions within MWR and NGIS. There is an urgent need for full time and flex Child Care Workers and Housekeepers but many other positions available.

For a full list of open positions and a PDF application form visit www.

NavyMWRKeyWest.com/ jobs.

Updated hours Navigator’s Bar is open regular hours up until football season. Once games begin the bar will remain

- 10:30 p.m.; Wednesdays 11 a.m. - 10:30 p.m.; and Saturdays, noon - 6 p.m. The center is closed Sundays.

A minimum of four lanes will be available to patrons Bowling center during evening league play Airlanes Bowling Center Mondays - Wednesdays and & Grill is open with the Fridays. following hours of operaBumpers are available on tion: Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursday and Fridays, 3 see mwr page 5 hours are 11 a.m. - 6 p.m.

Saturdays and noon - 5 p.m.

Sundays. The pool is closed and Sun. noon - 5 p.m.

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most of the lanes and the grill is open for food and beverages. To book an event or party call 305-293-2976.

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.

Friday: Birthday bash game night, barracks common room at 6 p.m.

Saturday: Florida Keys Outreach Coalition, from 9 a.m. - noon. Volunteer opportunity Sunday: Back country kayaking, $17, from 10 a.m.

- noon.

Thursday: Crafters anony-

mous, barracks common room at 6 p.m.

Aug. 26: Dolphin Research Center, Marathon, $14, depart barracks at 9 a.m.

Aug. 27: Parasail with Fury Water Adventures, $20, register by Aug. 24.

Aug. 31: National trail mix day, barracks 5 - 6 p.m.

Free movies The Beach Patio Recreation Center offers movie premieres on Friday at 6 p.m. and Saturday at

10:30 a.m. (this is a new time - previously movies were at 1 p.m.). Note that the facility is only open to 18 and older after 4 p.m. daily.

For more information visit www.NavyMWRKeyWest. com.

Friday: “Sleight,” rated R, at 6 p.m.

Saturday: “Lowriders,” rated PG-13, at 6 p.m.

Aug. 25: “Snatched,” rated R, at 6 p.m.

Aug. 26: “Megan Leavy,” rated PG-13, at 6 p.m.

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choose to do so.

All Sailors are encouraged to obtain renters insurance, however, regardless of where they choose to live.

“This change will provide equality among all Sailors – those renting on the economy and within PPV housing,” said Navy Installations Command Housing Director Greg Wright.

Sailors in existing PPV leases will continue to be covered by the renters insurance provided by PPV partners until the expiration of their current leases.

Naval Facilities Engineering Command, the executing agent for PPV business agreements, is coordinating with PPV partners to amend the business agreements and remove the automatic inclusion of renters insurance in future leases. Sailors who have questions should contact the Housing Service Center.

For more information about, visit http://www.cnic. navy.mil.

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This week at FFSC New spouse orientation Tuesday, 9 - 10 a.m., FFSC This workshop is designed to empower the military spouse by demystifying the military culture. Major topics will include resources available to the military family, both on- and off-base. Register with Amanda Slater at 305-293-4409.

Stress management Wednesday, 10 - 11:30 a.m., FFSC This workshop helps people manage conflict by examining their attitudes and behaviors when faced with conflicting situations. Participants will practice skills that prevent conflicts from escalating. Register with Neasie Boggess at 305-293-4411.

IA spouse & family discussion group Thursday, 2:30 - 3:30 p.m., FFSC Meet and catch up with other IA families in the area, and explore some of the unique challenges faced by IA families. The time together helps make connections with other families facing similar issues. Register with Amanda Slater at 305-293-4409.

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, 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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the African cemetery site in 1860.

They were among 1,432 captives rescued by Navy steamships from three illegal American-owned slave ships bound for Cuba.

The cemetery is on Atlantic Boulevard, just west of White Street and adjacent to the West Martello Tower at Higgs Beach. The event is open to the public. For information, call 305-904-7620, or email at dinizulu7@ gmail.com.

Al-Anon meets in Marathon Al-Anon Family Groups, a support group for the friends and families of alcoholics, offers regularly scheduled meetings in Marathon on Monday and Friday nights. The meetings start at 6 p.m. at St. Columba Church, 451 52nd Street Gulf.

A daytime meeting is held during season, Oct. 1 April 30, at 10 a.m. Thursdays at the Marathon United Methodist Church located, 3010 Overseas Highway in Marathon. Al-Anon’s purpose is to help families of alcoholics by giving understanding and encouragement to the alcoholic. Al-Anon is a safe, anonymous environment for its members and there are no membership dues. For more information about Al-Anon, call 973479-6670 or 305-797-1704.

Navy announces new authority for COs From From Chief of Naval Personnel Public Affairs

In an effort to reduce administrative distractions and further empower commanding officers (CO), the Navy announced Wednesday in NAVADMIN 200/17 that it will grant COs the authority to reinstate Sailors to E4 who were previously reduced in rank to E3.

Additionally, this NAVADMIN also announc-

es the elimination of the E4 advancement exam for 20 accelerated advancement ratings, which receive advancement upon completion of individual training.

“These changes are part of our Sailor 2025 and Rating Modernization initiatives, which are aimed at empowering our COs and streamlining policies where it makes sense,” said Chief of Naval Personnel Vice Adm. Robert Burke. “Our profession relies on trust and confidence up and down

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MS support group to meet The Multiple Sclerosis support group meets at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at the Monroe County Public Library, 700 Fleming St., Key West.

The organization is under the auspices of the MS Society of South Florida. For more information, contact Sandi Friedland at 305-396-7553. Caregivers are encouraged to attend.

Feds Feed Families continues Naval Air Station Key West’s Junior Enlisted Association will continue to collect non- perishable food for local food banks as part of this year’s annual Feds Feed Families campaign until Aug. 31.

Civilians and military members are encouraged to donate canned food, rice and other non-parishable staple foods at marked collection boxes located at various sites on NAS Key West’s Boca Chica Field, including the Command Quarter Deck, Bldg. A-324; the Air Operations/air terminal lobby, Bldg. 4085; and the main entrance to Hangar A-936.

The JEA collects the donations on a regular basis and drops them off at either St. Mary Star of the Sea food pantry on Stock Island or with the Florida Keys Outreach Coalition.

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U.S. Navy photo by Jolene Scholl

erry Pita, a high-voltage electrician with Naval Facilities Engineering Command, Key West detachment, works on removing an aging lighting fixture on Boca Chica Field. Low-energy, high-output LED fixtures are being installed as the older fixtures fail. The switch to LED is part of the Navy’s commitment to energy efficiency.

the chain of command and we expect our COs to make decisions that are ultimately aimed at developing our Sailors’ character and competence. Changes like these help us do just that.”

Beginning Dec. 1, 2017, when these policy changes go into effect, COs may reinstate a Sailor’s rank to E4 after a minimum sixmonth waiting period who was reduced in rank to E3 by non-judicial punishment for minor offenses.

Reinstatement to E4 is at the discretion of the individual’s Commanding Officer, and does not automatically occur. COs may choose to delay re-instatement until they deem the Sailor is ready and are under no obligation to advance the individual if they do not feel it is warranted.

Also beginning Dec. 1, which marks the start of the Spring 2018 petty office advancement cycle, the following E4 exams will no longer be given for the following 20 ratings belonging to the Advanced Electronics

Field, Advanced Technical Field, and Nuclear Field programs: Naval Air Crewman (Mechanical) (AWF), Naval Air Crewman (Operator) (AWO), Naval Air Crewman (Helicopter) (AWR), Naval Air Crewman (Helicopter) (AWS), Naval Air Crewman (Avionics) (AWV), Cryptologic Technician (Interpretative) (CTI), Cryptologic Technician (Networks) (CTN), Electricians Mate (Nuclear) (EMN), Explosive Ordnance Disposal Technician (EOD), Electronics Technician (ET), Electronics Technician (Nuclear) (ETN), Fire Controlman (FC), Fire Controlman (Aegis) (FCA), Intelligence Specialist (IS), Information System Technician (Submarine) (ITS), Machinists Mate (Nuclear) (MMN), Missile Technician (MT), Navy Diver (ND), Special Warfare Boat Operator (SB), Special Warfare Operator (SO).

For further details of these changes, read NAVADMIN 200/17 at http://www.npc.navy.mil.

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NAS Classifieds FOR SALE Trawler - 51’ 2002 Magna Marine Nova Scotia Trawler. Can be viewed at slip 32A, Boca Chica Marina. $289,000. Call Bob, 850-559-5550 for details.

FOR RENT Big Pine Key - 3/2, 1,300 sq. ft. home. Waterfront with heavy duty davits.

Tropical Bay Estate neighborhood. Pets welcomed; no smokers. Military welcomed. Partially furnished. $2,500/month; no utilities.

F/L/S. For more information, call 305-897-4644 and leave a message.

Bay Point - Very clean, private, 1BR/1BA with dock and beach. A/C, W/D. One person only. No smoking, no pets. Prefer military member. $1,550 F/L/S. Call 305-745-1462.

HELP WANTED Looking for two fun, energetic, puzzle-loving people for part-time game mas-

ter and part-time assistant manager positions for a new Escape Room opening in September in Key West. Reliable, outgoing people with computer knowledge required; acting or character experience is a plus. Send resumes to southernmostescape@ gmail.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 330409001; 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 305293-2425.

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