Southernmost Flyer Dec. 2, 2016

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 2, 2016

Eye on the Fleet

Fifth FLEET area OF OPERATIONS

VOL. 16 NO. 47

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And they’re off ...

(Nov. 28, 2016) PO1 Juan Olivarez grills burgers in preparation for a steel beach picnic on aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69). The ship and its carrier strike group are deployed in support of Operation Inherent Resolve.

U.S. Navy photo by SN Christopher Michaels

inside: PEARL HARBOR Remember . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 LAPTOP LEAKS PII compromised. . . . . . . . . . 3 FITNESS Sailors earn certs. . . . . . . . . 4 HOLIDAY FUN Hangin’ with kids . . . . . . . . . 5 ARE YOU AN MWR PATRON? Be counted! Take the MWR survey at www.

NavyMWRKeyWest.com TOP OF PAGE ONE: An F/A-18E Super Hornet, from the ‘Argonauts’ of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 147, performs a touch and go on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68).

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U.S. Navy photo by PO2 Cody Babin

vercast skies didn’t slow the shotgun start Friday at the annual Wounded Warrior Project’s Soldier Ride golf tournament, organized by the Southernmost Area Chief Petty Officers Association. The non-profit organization uses the funds raised at the event to support the Key West WWP ride, which is scheduled for Jan. 7. The ride will start at the Chiefs’ Mess on Boca Chica Field and end at the Vietnam Living Memorial in Bayview Park.

NAS fumin’ over termites in Fly Navy, Truman Chapel From NAS Key West Public Affairs

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he tallest building in Key West is scheduled to go under wraps this week as the Naval Air Station’s “Fly Navy” building is tented for termites.

Although the face of the building bears the “Fly Navy” name, the facility is officially known as Navy

Gateway Inns and Suites.

NGIS quarters are also found on Truman Annex and Boca Chica Field.

The rooms are used by Sailors on training detachments. When space is available, rooms are open to active and retired military vacationing in Key West.

The Trumbo facility has 267 rooms. The building, erected in 1966, is just over 100 feet tall; the commu-

nication antennas atop the building push its height to 125 feet.

By comparison, the La Concha Hotel in Key West is about 98 feet tall.

“Like many buildings in this area, we have termites in some spaces that our spot treatments haven’t been able to control,” said Morale, Welfare and Recreation Director Tim Campbell. MWR oversees

NGIS and Navy Getaways, which includes vacation rentals on Trumbo and the RV park on Sigsbee.

“The contract also includes the Truman Chapel on Truman Annex and building A-515 on Boca Chica Field,” Campbell said.

The subcontractor, from Sarasota, Florida, has custom-made the tarps that will be used for tenting the Fly Navy and Truman Chapel,

said Adolph Santini, the Public Works facilities maintenance branch head.

Once tenting is complete this weekend, fumigation will begin Monday, he said.

The work is expected to be completed in about a week, depending on weather.

The schedule is to have the building ready for people to enter by Dec. 8, according to Jeremy Thompson, deputy public works officer.

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A time to remember

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Dec. 2 1908 - Rear Adm. William Cowles submits a report to the Secretary of the Navy recommending the purchase of aircraft for operating from naval ships.

Dec. 3 1775 - The first American flag is raised on board a Continental ship when Lt. John Paul Jones hoists the Grand Union Flag during Continental ship Alfreds commissioning.

Dec. 4 1918 - President Woodrow Wilson sails on the transport George Washington for the Paris Peace Conference.

Dec. 5 1944 - USS Hake (SS 256) evacuates downed aviators and turns over all supplies that can be spared to Filippino guerilla forces ashore at Libertad, Panay, Philippines.

Dec. 6 1959 - Cmdr. Lawrence Flint Jr., piloting a McDonnell F4H-1 Phantom II, breaks the world altitude record.

Dec. 7 1796 - In his Eighth Annual Message to Congress, President George Washington urges Congress to increase naval strength.

Dec. 8 1941 - After the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor, the U.S. declares war on Japan.

am Chaplain Derek Henson, and this is my first time writing for the “Southernmost Flyer.” Before I turn my focus to this week’s column, I want to tell you a little about myself.

I checked into Coast Guard Sector Key West on Sept. 30.

Coming from Missouri, I can say that living here is quite a change. Thanksgiving dinner in flip flops was incredible!

As for my previous tours, I joined the Navy in 2003 and began my military career as a Master-at-Arms. In 2014, I commissioned in the reserves with my focus set on returning to active duty in the Navy. My family and I are excited to serve with you here in Key West for the next few years.

While we expect to see many differences celebrating the holiday here, rather than in Missouri, there are events - and emotions - that are perpetual, like Pearl Harbor Day. Shortly before 8 a.m. on Sunday, Dec. 7, 1941, Japanese planes flew into and attacked our military bases in Pearl Harbor, Hawaii. Eight Navy battleships were damaged, with four sunk. The Japanese also sank or damaged three cruisers, three destroyers, an anti-aircraft training ship and a minelayer.

In addition to the attack

on the harbor, the Japanese attacked Army Air Force, Navy and Marine airfields at Hickam Field, Wheeler Field, Ford Island, Kanoehe Naval Air Station, Bellows Field and Ewa Marine Corps Station, destroying or damaging 350 aircraft.

The battle CHAPLAIN'S was short, but CORNER when it was over, the result was devastating. More than 2,000 Sailors, Soldiers and CG Sector Key West Marines were Command Chaplain killed and more than 1,000 were Lt. Derek Henson injured.

Following this attack, President Franklin Roosevelt asked Congress to declare war on Japan, throwing the U.S. into World War II. On Wednesday, we observe the 75th anniversary of the attack on Pearl Harbor. We also remember those who fought in that war.

On that same day, the survivors from the attack on Pearl Harbor will gather at the USS Arizona Memorial; for many it may be the last time they will be at that hallowed site.

We should all take a moment to say thank you for all they did and endured, ensuring freedoms we currently enjoy.

What makes this generation a great generation was their will to fight and the bravery they welded in the face of adversity. Much can be

learned from them, because the potential for such difficulties are ever present.

Proverbs 28:1 is applicable to the Pearl Harbor generation: “The wicked flee though no one pursues, but the righteous are as bold as a lion.”

These individuals, who fought the Pearl Harbor attack, exemplify what it is to be as “bold as lions.”

One individual in particular, Desmond Doss, is depicted in books and most recently in the movie “Hacksaw Ridge,” as a conscientious objector who didn’t let that stop him from serving and whose boldness led him to save 75 lives. As a result, Doss received the Congressional Medal of Honor.

When we look back on the generation that fought in that war, we can see what boldness in the face of great difficulty looks like. Though these honored soldiers risked losing everything, they moved forward and secured freedom for America.

I want to say a special thank you to all WWII veterans: Thank you for all that you have done for our freedom. Thank you, God, for keeping us.

Please join us Sundays at 10:30 a.m. at Truman Chapel for worship and check Facebook page Truman Chapel for upcoming events. If you are in need of chaplain care, please call your chaplains at 305-293-2318, Naval Air Station Key West, or 305-797-1211, Coast Guard Sector Key West.

Pearl Harbor reflects American commitment to freedom From NAS Key West

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ecember 7 marks the 75th anniversary of the surprise attack on Pearl Harbor.

It is a day America remembers those who valiantly defended against the attack. It is also a

time Americans remember the more than 2,400 lives lost in that attack.

This is an opportunity to honor all veterans of World War II, every one of them a member of the “Greatest Generation.” They selflessly devoted themselves to protecting liberty on that fateful

Sunday morning and then for more than 1,300 subsequent days of bloody fighting. Their sacrifice, and that of the men and women who followed in their footsteps, remains emblematic of America’s commitment to freedom. see WWII page 3

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NEX offers ‘Selfies with Santa’

The Navy Exchange will have Santa on site for a free “Selfies with Santa” event from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. on Dec. 10.

You bring the camera and the NEX will provide free photo paper and a paper frame, while supplies last.

There will be cookies and punch and patrons can enter to win one of three $100 NEX gift cards, as well as additional prizes. No purchase necessary, one entry per person.

For more information, call 305-292-7200.

Operation Flatfoot 2.0 ends soon Naval Air Station Key West’s Security Department’s “Operation Flatfoot 2.0” fundraising campaign to provide new or lightly worn shoes for Wesley House clients ends on Dec. 16.

Donations of shoes and sandals, as well as new socks, for children and adults will be given to the Wesley House that day. Donation boxes are located at Pass and ID, Bldg. A-641, and the main security building, A-734, on Boca Chica Field. For more information, call Shanna Christensen at 305-293-2925 or email shanna. christensen@navy.mil. see briefly page 4

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n F/A-18 Hornet from the ‘Gladiators’ of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 106 from Naval Air Station Oceana, in Virginia Beach, Virginia, lands at Naval Air Station Key West’s Boca Chica Field Thursday after a training flight.

Laptop compromised, Sailors’ information accessed From Chief of Naval Personnel Public Affairs

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he Navy was notified

by Hewlett Packard Enterprise Services on Oct. 27 that one of the company’s laptops operated by an employee supporting a Navy contract was reported as compromised.

After analysis by HPES and a continuing Naval

Job Title: Electronics technician Hometown: Glasgow, Scotland Prior Duty Stations: NAS Pensacola

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Hobbies: Paintball Most Interesting Experience: Working as an actor in Los Angeles.

Future Plans: Become a Navy pilot.

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SN Bailey Wilson

U.S. Navy photo by PO2 Cody Babin

From a generation that came of age during the Great Depression, millions of the country’s best and bravest took up arms in a

Criminal Investigative Service investigation, a determination was made on Nov. 22 that sensitive information, including the names and Social Security numbers of 134,386 current and former Sailors were accessed by unknown individuals.

“The Navy takes this incident extremely seriously this is a matter of trust for

our Sailors,” said Chief of Naval Personnel Vice Adm. Robert Burke.

“We are in the early stages of investigating and are working quickly to identify and take care of those affected by this breach,” Burke added.

The Navy will notify those affected Sailors in the coming weeks by multiple means, including phone,

letter and email.

For those affected by this incident, the Navy is working to provide further details on what happened and is reviewing credit monitoring service options for affected Sailors.

Officials said that at this stage of the investigation, there is no evidence to suggest misuse of the information that was compromised.

worldwide struggle against tyranny. The nation suffered a terrible blow at Pearl Harbor, but unbowed, its ideals ultimately prevailed.

The threats to freedom the country now faces against a new form of tyr-

anny reminds everyone that our country owes much to those who served and those who died that day on Oahu.

Those heroes, many of whom still lie entombed beneath the waters of Pearl Harbor, embody the very ideals upon which America

was founded. December 7 is a day to recognize with heartfelt gratitude the sacrifices these extraordinary men and women - from the cities and farms across this vast country - have made to preserve and defend our freedom.

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ID Card Lab hours updated The ID Card Lab in Bldg. A-324, Boca Chica Field, has updated its hours of operation to 7:30 a.m. - 3:40 p.m., Monday - Friday. Make an appointment for Identification Card services or check on DEERS updates at https://rapids-appointments.dmdc.osd.mil.

Appointments are made on the hour; drop-in times may be available depending on the day’s schedule.

Sponsors may also check or update DEERS records by calling 800-538-9552.

Truman gate changes Truman Annex’s United Street gate is open and the Southard Street gate closed to alleviate traffic congestion from waterfront park construction. For more information, call 305-293-2925.

Get active with MCHC The Multicultural Heritage Committee is looking for more people - Sailors and DOD civilians - to join the organization. The MCHC meets every Thursday at noon in Bldg. A-324 conference room, Boca Chica Field.

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 information, email CSADD president PO2 Daliese Steele, at daliese.steele@navy.mil.

U.S. Navy photo by PO2 Corey Furtado

leven newly certified Command Fitness Leaders celebrate Nov. 18 after completing a week-long course led

by Naval Air Station Key West’s Fitness Center staff.

Participants came from as far away as Puerto Rico, New York and Oklahoma to take the course, which incorporates academic as well as physical testing.

Only active duty members who maintain an excellent PFA rating are eligible for the program. Once certified, the CFL is charged with leading his or her command’s fitness program

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This week at FFSC Transition Assistance Workshop Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Bldg. A-515, Boca Chica Field This five-day workshop provides the most current information and referral services to exiting military members and their spouses. Topics offered include individual skills assessment, career research, understanding the civilian workplace, the job search, interviewing techniques and veteran benefits. Contact your career counselor to register.

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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U.S. Navy photo by Jennifer Wells

aval Air Station Key West’s Commanding Officer Capt. Bobby Baker joins Program Assistant Ericka Sutton and the pre-kindergarten class at the Child Development Center on Sigsbee for a Thanksgiving celebration Nov. 18. The celebration included activities and a holiday meal.

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MWR Update Winterfest MWR’s annual Winterfest & Tree Lighting Ceremony is set for 5 - 6 p.m. Thursday at the Youth Center on Sigsbee Park. The Navy Band will perform following the tree lighting and Winter Wonderland will be open from 6 - 8 p.m. Santa and Mrs. Claus also will meet and greet youngsters at the Winter Wonderland exhibit.

The event is free and snacks will be available for purchase as a fundraiser for the Junior Enlisted Association. Visit www.

NavyMWRKeyWest. com/events for more information.

This year’s sponsors are: USAA, AT&T Careers, Home Depot, Fury Water Adventures, Key West Military Affairs Committee, NAS Key West Chief Petty Officers Association, Sparkling Ice, Navy League Key West Council and the Southernmost VFW Post 9311.

Arts, crafts sale MWR Community Recreation is hosting an Arts, Crafts & Yard Sale on Dec. 17 from 8 a.m. - noon at the Sigsbee ballfield. All are welcome to participate.

Registration is $3 per table and can be made at the Sigsbee Recreation Center.

For more information, call 305-563-0364.

Feedback

Air Station Key West. MWR strives to improve our products, services and programs and we need your feedback to make that happen.

Visit www.

NavyMWRKeyWest.com and click ABOUT then CUSTOMER SURVEY. For questions, email mwrnaskw@gmail.com or call 305-293-2503.

Miami trip MWR is providing transportation to the Dolphin Mall on Dec. 11. The bus will depart from the Sigsbee Community Center at 8 a.m. and return at 8 p.m. The community center parking lot is available to leave your car for the day. Cost is $5 per person - register at the Sigsbee Ticket Office (full payment required). Seating is limited and is available on a first-come, first-served basis. For more information, call 305-563-0364.

Paint night Bring your friends and favorite beverage to paint night, from 6 - 9 p.m. Dec. 15 at the Sigsbee Community Center. Enjoy step-by-step instruction with an experienced and enthusiastic artist.

Tickets are $25 and can be purchased at the Sigsbee Ticket Office. Payment is required by Thursday to reserve a seat. Call Sarah Graves at 305-563-0364 or email sarah.graves@navy. mil for more information.

tour lasts about one-andone-half hours and starts at the Sigsbee Ticket Office.

Tickets are $5 per person and are available at the ticket office; children under three years of age sitting on a lap are free. Check-in is at 6 p.m. at the ticket office and the train departs at 6:30 p.m. Patrons who would like to sit together should purchase tickets at the same time to ensure they will ride on the same train.

Food, beverages, pets and smoking are prohibited on the trains. For information, call 305-293-4173.

Cork crafts

MWR Community Recreation is hosting a craft night at the Sigsbee Community Center. A Wine Cork Ornament Workshop from 7 - 8 p.m. Dec. 20. The cost is $3 to participate. To register, make full payment at the Sigsbee Ticket Office.

For more information, call 305-563-0364.

Navigator’s live Navigator’s Bar and the Fly Away Café will host a number of entertainers this season. Visit www.

NavyMWRKeyWest.com/ events for more details.

Upcoming performers are: Friday: Wyatt Hurts, 5:30 - 8:30 p.m.

Dec. 16: “Holiday Party” with Tom Taylor, 6 - 9 p.m.

Dec. 31: “New Year’s Eve Party” with Island Time Band, 7 - 10 p.m.

Tell us how we’re doing. Morale, Welfare Lights tour Child care and Recreation is here to improve your quality of life The annual Holiday The Child & Youth while stationed at Naval Lights Tour is Dec. 16. The Programs is offering addi-

tional child care through the Give Parents a Break program. The cost is $4 per child, per hour and each child must be pre-registered, including immunization records. Cancellations must be made before 8 a.m. on the day of scheduled child care to avoid paying for reserved time.

For more information or to register, call 305-2934498 or visit the Child Development Center on Sigsbee Park.

Dec. 9: 6 - 10:30 p.m. (regis- gmail.com.

December’s events: ter by Wednesday).

Saturday: Dolphin Mall Liberty activities Trip, leaves at 8:30 a.m. free transportation.

The Liberty Single Sailor Sunday: Barracks Tree Program is open to all single Decorating & Cooking Class or unaccompanied active at 5 p.m. duty military personnel Dec. 21: Christmas E-6 and below. Visit us on Ornament Workshop in the Facebook at “MWR Liberty barracks at 6 p.m.

Key West” and request to be Dec. 23: Gingerbread added to the closed Liberty Houses in the barracks at Group.

6 p.m.

For additional information, email naskwliberty@ see MWR page 7

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Yoga (Sigsbee Community information or questions: Center) mwrnaskw@gmail.com.

5:30 - 6:15 p.m. - Cycling (Boca Chica Cycling Studio) Splash Park Dec.8 class cancelled.

The Sigsbee Park Splash Saturday Park is open from 8 a.m.

9:15 - 10:15 a.m. - Circuit - sunset daily. The splash (Boca Chica Fitness Center) park is free and open to MWR-eligible patrons of all ages. It is an unmanned MWR website facility, so those using the Morale, Welfare and park should follow safe Recreation has a new web- practices. site and cellphone/computer application that lists facilities, programs, services and current employment opportunities.

Visit www.navymwrkeywest.com to find out what MWR has to offer.Visit the Apple or Android app stores and search for: Navy MWR Key West. Have information at your fingertips and make the most of what Wednesday MWR has to offer. Other 5:15 - 6:15 p.m. - Kick ‘n websites include Facebook Core (Boca Chica Exercise and Twitter “NAS Key Studio) West MWR.” Patrons can request to be added to the Thursday Weekly Newsletter email 10:30 - 11:30 a.m. - Gentle distribution list. For more

the following hours for the majority of the renovations: continued from page 6 11 a.m. - 7 p.m., Monday - Friday; noon - 8 p.m.

Dec. 25: Ugly Sweater Saturday.

Party in the barracks from 9 - 11 a.m.; free food.

Fitness schedule Dec. 29: Card Game Night in the barracks at 6 p.m.

The new Boca Chica Dec. 31: New Year’s Eve Exercise Studio is located Pre-Party in the barracks in Bldg. A-350 next to the from 6- 8 p.m.; free pizza Cycling Studio. and swag.

Monday Pool hours change 7 - 7:45 a.m. - Cycling (Boca Chica Cycling Studio) The winter hours for 5:15 - 6:15 p.m. - PUMP the Trumbo Pool are 11 (Boca Chica Exercise a.m. - 5 p.m., Wednesday Center) - Saturday and noon - 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. - Yoga p.m. Sunday. Visit www. - (Boca Chica Exercise NavyMWRKeyWest.com Studio) and click on Aquatics for more information about the Tuesday pool and its rules and regu- 6 - 6:45 p.m. - Cycling (Boca Chica Cycling Studio) lations.

Air Lanes closed Air Lanes Bowling Center remains closed for renovation; it is scheduled to re-open soon. Runway Grill remains open with

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

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The cafe’s hours of operation are 7 a.m. - 7 p.m., Monday - Saturday and 9:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. Sundays.

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