Southernmost Flyer Feb. 24, 2017

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 2017

Eye on the Fleet

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VOL. 17 NO. 8

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Bolivar assumes command of Navy Region Southeast

By MC1 Stacy Laseter

Navy Region Southeast Public Affairs

(Feb. 20, 2017) Sailors direct an F/A-18E Super Hornet assigned to the ‘Vigilantes’ of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 151 onto a catapult aboard the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68). The ship is underway conducting fleet replacement squadron carrier qualifications.

U.S. Navy photo by MC2 Holly Herline

inside: HERE’S THE 411 Talk, not text. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 IN MEMORIAM Desiree Johnson . . . . . . . . . . 2 SUPPLY’S GOT IT BLUE E Ashore . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 CARNIVAL Fun day for kids. . . . . . . . . . . 6 TOP OF PAGE ONE: An F/A-18C Hornet attached to the ‘Bulls’ of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 37 launches from the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77).

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ommander, Navy Region Southeast held a change of command ceremony aboard Naval Air Station Jacksonville in Florida Thursday.

During the ceremony, Rear Adm. Babette “Bette” Bolivar relieved Rear Adm. Mary Jackson as the region’s commander. The time-honored ceremony

marked an end to Jackson’s formance of outstanding leadership of the command services and achievements. that she has headed since July 2014.

CNRSE supports and guides 18 installations throughout the Southeastern U.S. and the Caribbean.

Vice Adm. Dixon Smith, commander, Navy Installations Command, served as the guest speaker for the ceremony. He presented Jackson with the Legion of Merit for her perBolivar

“From the front line of Chatanooga to being hand picked to lead, execute and host the first ever East Coast port visit by our Chinese counterparts, the People’s Liberation Army (Navy), to being a champion for renewable energy, the list of Mary’s accomplishments during her time at the Southeast family is truly extraordinary,” said Smith.

Originally from Wimberley, Texas, Jackson

entered the U.S. Naval Academy in July 1984, earning a Bachelor of Science degree in physics with an emphasis in oceanography. She later went on to earn a graduate degree from George Washington University in engineering management and became qualified as a joint specialty officer. Jackson reported to CNRSE from her previous assignment as chief see cnrse page 7

Youngsters gain coping skills with DEFY

Denny to take lead of VFC-111 adversary squadron

From NAS Key West Public Affairs

mdr. Christopher “Cooter” Denny assumes command of Fighter Squadron Composite (VFC) 111 Saturday in a Change of Command Ceremony at 1:11 p.m. in Hangar A-936, Boca Chica Field.

Denny relieves Cmdr.

Paul “BoBo” Felini, who took command of the adversary squadron in November 2015. His next reserve assignment is with Commander Naval Air Forces (CNAF) 1094.

Denny, a native of Augusta, Georgia, graduated from Georgia Institute of Technology with a

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aval Air Station Key West is currently soliciting applications from 9 - 12 year-old youth to participate in its yearlong Drug Education for Youth program.

DEFY is a command sponsored drug demand reduction and comprehensive life skills program designed for 9 - 12 year olds. Studies have shown that deployments, especially multiple deploysee DEFY page 3

From NAS Key West Public Affairs

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Baccalaureate of Science in Industrial/Systems Engineering. He was commissioned through officer candidate school in 1999 and reported to NAS Whiting Field for flight training in 2000.

Denny earned his naval aviator wings in December 2001 and reported to the Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 125 “Rough Raiders” in Lemoore, California, for initial fleet training as an F/A-18 A-D pilot.

In 2002 he remained in Lemoore and reported to the “Blue Diamonds” of VFA-146 where he completed two deployments aboard USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70), participating in Operation Iraqi Freedom. During this

tour, Denny served as the air-to-air weapons training officer, AV/ARM division officer, assistant operations officer and landing signals officer.

In 2005, Denny reported to the “Key West Bandits” of VFC-13 Detachment Key West to help stand up a

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permanent adversary presence in South Florida. The detachment was re-designated the “Sun Downers” of VFC-111 in 2006.

While a Sun Downer, Denny graduated from the Navy Fighter Weapons School (TOPGUN) Adversary course in Fallon, Nevada.

In 2008, Denny reported to Commander, Strike Force Training Atlantic as the assistant strike operations officer where he oversaw strike operations for four Composite Training Unit Exercises on three aircraft carriers.

In 2010, he transitioned to full-time support and see VFC-111 page 7

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Feb. 24 1942 - Task Force 16, commanded by Vice Adm. William Halsey Jr., leads the Wake Island Raid in an attempt to destroy the Japanese installations on the island.

Feb. 25 1991 - During Operation Desert Storm, USS Wisconsin (BB 64) and USS Missouri (BB 63) provide naval gunfire support and other operations.

Feb. 26 1991 - During Operation Desert Storm, A-6E aircraft of VA-155 from USS Ranger (CVA 61) and Marine aircraft bomb Iraqi troops fleeing Kuwait City to Basra.

Feb. 27 1945 - Land-based patrol aircraft from VPB-112, along with others from three British vessels sink German submarine U 327 in the English Channel.

Feb. 28 1987 - Guided Missile Frigate USS Kauffman (FFG 59) is commissioned.

March 1 1953 - During the Korean War, USS Valley Forge (CVA 45) aircraft raid the No.1 power plant at Chosen, Korea and heavily damage the strongly defended industrial site.

March 2 1973 - The first four female Navy pilots begin training.

re you connected with any community?” is a question I have asked many people who have told me they feel alone.

In reality, there are two questions being asked. One question is “What does it mean to be connected?” and the second is “what is a community?”

We live in a world that tells us we are connected as long as we can email, text, instant message, or make a comment via social media. Is that truly a real connection or has technology, social media and the internet caused us to lose all reality of what having a real-life connection is?

God created us to live in a community and to connect with each other. Technology can be a gift and a curse. For those of us who are active duty military we understand how hard it is to stay connected with family and friends.

Technology has given us the ability to share what is going on in our lives even if we live across the world. No one can deny how great that really is. But when technology is how we connect

with those that live and work right next to us, we have lost real life connection with those around us.

What does it mean to be part of a community? Some questions you may ask are: What gives you a sense of being a part of a community? Do you share the same values, interest, obligations or interest?

Whatever your values or interest are there is always a community out there CHAPLAIN'S for you to connect CORNER with. You just have to be willing to step out there and make an effort. If you are having a hard time getting conNAS Key West please Command Chaplain nected, reach out and Lt. Scott Mason ask for help. If you are new to an area or feel like you don’t have a sense of community there is always a chaplain on board that can help you try and find a community of people with whom you can connect.

In Hebrews 10:24-25 it states “And let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds, not giving up

meeting together, as some are in the habit of doing, but encouraging one another and all the more as you see the day approaching.”

I challenge you today to be more aware of how you are connecting with those around you.

Invite some neighbors over for dinner, put the electronics away at the dinner table, meet a friend for coffee, sit outside and enjoy a drink with your neighbors or even make a phone call instead of texting.

Whatever it may be just remember life’s best connections are in person and God created us to live life together so that we can enjoy real laughter, real tears and real comfort in the presence of each other.

I hope your time reading this article has encouraged you. Please come and join us on Sundays at 10:30 a.m. at Truman Annex Chapel for worship service with our praise band and children’s church. Please visit our 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 305-2928788, Coast Guard Sector Key West.

Services Saturday for 32-year employee During her 32-year career she worked as a key punch operator in the comptroller’s office, ongtime Naval Air as an office automation clerk at Station Key West guard Navy family housing and in the mail employee Desiree Security Department.

Johnson, 56, died Feb. 13.

A viewing will take place Friday from 6 to 8 p.m. at St. James First Missionary Baptist Church, 312 Olivia St., Key West. A homegoing celebration of life is at 11 a.m. Saturday at the church with the Rev. Derrick Anderson officiating.

Johnson began working for NAS Key West on Sept. 12, 1985.

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She was promoted in 2003 to the NAS Key West Supply Department as a supply technician. In 2004 she was reassigned to mail and file clerk and continued managing the guard mail room even as the department went through various realignments to its current Fleet Logistics Command Jacksonville Detachment Key West.

Johnson is remembered as loving mother and grandmother and will be missed by her coworkers, many of whom have spent nearly 14 years working with her.

Commanding Officer Capt. Bobby J. Baker Executive Officer Cmdr. Pornchai Davidson 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.

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Military Saves Week Morale, Welfare and Recreation, Fleet & Family Support Center and Keys Federal Credit Union have teamed up to support Military Saves Week, Tuesday - March 3. Financial classes, activities and events are scheduled to promote the week and encourage Sailors and civilians to manage their finances.

Visit www.NavyMWRKeyWest.com/events for details and also learn how to increase your chances of winning $500 cash in the Money Machine, which will be featured at the Military Saves Cookout.

Tuesday: BINGO Night from 6 - 8 p.m. at the Sigsbee Community Center Child care provided at the CDC for $4/hour per child from 5:30 - 8:30 p.m. Pre-registration required; the deadline is Friday. Call the CDC at 305-293-4498.

Vet clinic The Vet Clinic is from 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Feb. 28 and March 1 in Bldg. 1509-A, Spadefish Court, Sigsbee Park. Canine treatments include rabies, distemper/ kennel cough vaccinations, heartworm testing, and flea and heartworm prevention prescriptions. Feline treatments include rabies, distemper/combination vaccinations and flea prevention prescriptions. To schedule see briefly page 5

Job Title: Security Hometown: Arlington, Georgia Prior Duty Stations: Bremerton, Washington Hobbies: Football Most Interesting Experience: Being in Hawaii during RIMPAC. Future Plans: Get my criminal justice degree.

MA3 Jovonte Brown

U.S. Navy photo by William Clark

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aval Air Station Key West’s Fire and Emergency Services firefighters, along with Monroe County Fire Rescue crews, participate in nighttime training on Boca Chica Field Monday. MCFR firefighters join in the quarterly training as part of FES’s community outreach partnership.

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ments, tax the family’s resilience and are associated with an increase in depression, thoughts of suicide and risky behaviors such as binge drinking and drug use.

Children of deployed military personnel should be considered at higher risk for substance use than children of non-military citizens.

DEFY helps deter these negative influences.

DEFY aims to strengthen youth resiliency and family bonds by using a science-based curriculum that provides the foundation for youth to learn goal setting, leadership and teamwork, self-esteem enhancement, and many other life skills.

Local DEFY programs begin with a five-day resi-

dential or eight-day non-residential leadership program called Phase I that is held during the summer. During Phase I, youth receive education on valuable life skills such as substance abuse prevention, social skills, self-management skills and fitness.

Phase II is designed to reinforce the concepts and training received in Phase I. During the school year, mentors and staff provide positive support during group mentoring sessions and interactive workshops.

DEFY sites also participate in activities that promote civic responsibility and expose DEFY kids to vocational and recreational opportunities.

Parents must understand the DEFY program requires a year-long commitment to allow for the full benefit to

their children.

An evaluation of DEFY showed that about 75 percent of parents surveyed saw improved youth life skill development and about 67 percent saw improvement in their child’s ability to avoid substance abuse and negative behaviors.

“I think it is a great program for the children, because they’re learning

respect and safe ways of saying no or what to do in situations where there are bullying and drugs,” said Carmen O’Moore, parent of a DEFY youth.

Enrollment is limited to 30 youth and time is limited.

To get your child involved in this program, contact PO2 Amity Montoya at 305-2933924 or amity.c.montoya. mil@mail.mil.

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MWR Update Time to bowl Airlanes Bowling Center & Grill is open with the following hours of operation: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday from 3 - 10:30 p.m.; Wednesday from 11 a.m. - 10:30 p.m.; and Saturday from noon - 6 p.m. The center is closed on Sundays. A minimum of four lanes will be available to patrons during evening league play on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays. Bumpers are available on most of the lanes and the Grill is open for food and beverages. To book an event or party, call 305-293-2976.

Open craft activities MWR offers a number of open craft activities for all hands at the Sigsbee Community Center throughout the week. No supplies are provided; patrons must bring their own. All experience levels are welcome. Sewing, quilting, knitting, crocheting and painting from 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Mondays and Wednesdays games, from 6 -9 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays; Kumihimo jewelry, from 10 a.m. - noon, Mondays; chip carving from 1 - 3 p.m. Mondays; wood carving 9 - 11 a.m., Wednesdays, and Crafts from 1 - 3 p.m.

Wednesdays.

Jam sessions All musicians are invited to join the jam session Fridays from 1 - 3 p.m. at the Sigsbee Community Center. All experience levels and all instruments are welcome. For more information call 305-293-4432.

Community softball All-hands softball games are at 9 a.m. Tuesdays at Sigsbee Softball Field. Everyone gets to play and bat - no hard running. Bring your own glove as equipment is limited. All players must sign the rules and regulations before playing on the field. For more information, call 305-2934432.

Self-defense seminar Learn how to fight back in self-defense seminars with instructor Richard Thomas. Register at the Sigsbee Ticket Office (full payment is required). The classes are at the Sigsbee Community Center.

Class schedule: Men’s (18 and above) - March 7 with an overflow on March 21; teen girls’ (aged 15 - 18) - April 4 with an overflow on April. 18; teen boys’ (15 - 18) - May 9 with an overflow on May 23; ‘tween girls’ (10-14): June 6 with an overflow on June 20; ‘tween boys’ (10 - 14) - July 11 with an overflow on July 18. see mwr page 4

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Start Smart Child Development Programs is offering a sports development program for children three - five years old. START SMART introduces children, along with their parents, to organized sports in a fun and safe environment. Kids develop skills such as throwing, catching, batting and kicking. Classes are Tuesdays from 4:30 - 5:30 p.m. in the Youth Center Gym starting Tuesday and continuing through Feb. 28. Register at the Youth Center on Sigsbee Park or call 305-293-4437 for more details. Please note that a parent must attend class with their child.

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an appointment, or for questions, email KeyWestVetServ@gmail.com.

Please allow 48 hours for a reply. Appointments are scheduled every 30 minutes.

The clinic is open to active duty, military retirees and dependents. Patrons must provide a valid military ID.

Tax center open The facilitated self-assistance, self-service tax center is available until April 18 at the Fleet and Family Support Center, Bldg. V-4085, Sigsbee Park. The center is open 9 a.m. - 4 p.m., Monday - Friday.

The tax center is available to active duty, their dependents, retired military and Reservists on active duty for 30 days or more. For more information, contact MAC Christie Kehm, 484-809-1562.

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U.S. Navy photos by Danette Baso Silvers

Fun day beckons children of all ages at the Sigsbee Park ball fields. The family event, organized by Morale, Naval Air Station Key West’s fifth Welfare and Recreation, featured carannual Kids Fun Day Carnival attract- nival rides, inflatables, games, activied an estimated 550 patrons Saturday ties and food. This year’s sponsors From NAS Key West Public Affairs

were USAA, Waste Management, Fury Water Adventures, Sparkling Ice, Navy League Key West Council, Key West Military Affairs Committee and VFW Post 3911.

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reported to the “Omars” of VFC-12 in Virginia Beach, Virginia, where he served as the safety, administration, operations, and maintenance department head earning him the 2011 Richard T. Ryon Excellence in Leadership award. While assigned to VFC-12, they earned the SECNAV Safety Excellence award, the Tactical Sup-

port Wing Battle ‘E’, and the Commander, Naval Air Forces, Reserve McCampbell trophy.

In 2013, Denny reported to the Naval War College in Newport, Rhode Island, where he earned a Master’s of National Policy and Strategic Studies.

In 2014, Denny reported to Commander, Naval Air Forces, Reserve in Coronado, California, as the Reserve TACAIR program manager.

Denny reported back

to VFC-111 in July 2015 and assumed duties as the executive officer in November 2015.

Denny has accumulated 2,600 flight hours in the F/A-18 A-D and F-5 N/F and his awards include the Meritorious Service Medal, Strike Flight Medal, Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal (two awards), Navy and Marine Corps Achievement medal (two awards) as well as several other personal and unit awards.

NAS Classified FOR RENT 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. $1,500 F/L/S. Call 305-745-1462.

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FOR SALE 2006 Civic SI Coupe 6-Speed Manual, perfect car to get around the island. Silver. Tinted windows. Underbody and Wing Spoiler. 150,000 miles. Good condition.

Asking $4,000. Text Chris at 619-800-3170.

LOST & FOUND One 13-round 357 Glock magazine with a “x-grip” spacer, both black, and a 13 Speer 357 SIG rounds found at the Trumbo Point (ECP) Guard Shack Nov. 22, 2016.

One black and silver GM key with a red band and a yellow laminated card with the number “7” on it, found at the Boca Chica

(ECP) Guard Shack Dec. 21, 2016.

HELP WANTED Transitions Rehabilitation at Key West Health and Rehab is seeking a fulltime rehab director with skilled nursing management experience. We are also looking for a full-time rehab tech, former medical or CNA work experience preferred. Please fax resume to 727-674-2933 for consideration.

First State Florida Keys available for Lead teller;

Bank of the has positions the following: full/part-time

tellers; digital banking CSR; credit analyst II; marketing coordinator; bank secrecy act officer; assistant branch operations manager; portfolio analyst; and consumer loan manager. Apply online at www.

KeysBank.com/Careers.

The City of Key West is seeking 12 part-time bus drivers. $15.39/hour.

Different shifts are available to employees work around other schedules.

For more information, go to www.kwtransit.com http:// www.kwtransit.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 33040-9001; or fax submissions to 305-293-2627.

Unless otherwise directed, ads will run for four issues. Name and phone number must accompany all requests in order for them to be considered for publication. For more information, call 305-293-2425.

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of staff to Commander, Navy Region Mid-Atlantic in Norfolk, Virginia. She will be going on to head Commander, Naval Installations Command, relieving Dixon.

She thanked the installations, the community and the Navy Region Southeast staff.

“To the staff: keep doing what you do,” Jackson said.

“Challenge us to be bet-

ter. Continue to be awesome shipmates to each other. Varsity level team, that’s what you are. You know how to maximize each other’s strengths and weaknesses, and we all have weaknesses, but it’s what we are together. I’ll miss you and I’m very proud of you.”

Bolivar addressed the CNRSE team for the first time as the region’s 40th commander.

“I am truly honored and humbled to take the helm and I will do my absolute

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Bolivar is a graduate of the U.S. Naval Academy where she received a Bachelor of Science degree in oceanography. She holds a Master of Science in management from Troy State University.

Her previous assignments include Commander, Navy Region Northwest and, most recently, Commander, Joint Region Marianas.