FRIDAY, JANUARY 15, 2016
Eye on the Fleet
souda bay, greece
VOL. 27 NO. 2
WWW.CNIC.NAVY.MIL/KEYWEST NAVAL AIR STATION KEY WEST, FLORIDA
Offices, activities close in honor of MLK holiday From NAS Key West Public Affairs (Jan. 10, 2016) USS Ross (DDG 71) prepares to pull out of Souda Bay, Greece. Ross, an Arleigh Burke-class guidedmissile destroyer, forward deployed to Rota, Spain, is conducting a routine patrol in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of operations in support of U.S. national security interests in Europe.
U.S. Navy photo by MC2 Justin Stumberg
inside: FAIR WINDS SOY farewell . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 RUBBLE Building razed . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 A LOOK BACK Sunset Lounge photos . . . . 5 SOLDIER RIDE A Key West welcome . . . . . . 7 TOP OF PAGE ONE: An F/A-18E Super Hornet, assigned to the ‘Pukin’ Dogs’ of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 143, launches from the flight deck of aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75).
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aval Air Station Key West’s administrative offices are closed Monday in observance of the Martin Luther King Jr. federal holiday. The Navy Exchange on Sigsbee Park and mini marts on Trumbo and Boca Chica Field are open 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.; the commissary is closed. All MWR facilities will be closed except for the following: Truman Annex Beach Patio Recreation Center: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Fly Away Café at Boca Chica Marina: 7 a.m. - 7 p.m. Navigator’s at Boca Chica Marina: 11 a.m. - 9 p.m. see MLK page 3
U.S. Navy photo by MC3 Cody Babin
Marine Tactical Electronic Warfare Training Squadron (VMAQT) 1 maintainers perform preflight tests before flight operations at Naval Air Station Key West’s Boca Chica Field Wednesday. This will be VMAQT 1’s last visit here as the squadron is being disestablished this summer and the EA-6B Prowler will be phased out by 2019.
Prowlers make one last training detachment to NAS
stationed at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, bids farearine Tactical Elec- well to not only Naval Air tronic Warfare Train- Station Key West after its ing Squadron (VMAQT) 1, current detachment but -
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as of this summer - flying the EA-6B Prowler. The squadron will be disestablished as well. The Prowler is a 1960sera aircraft that originally
trained Navy pilots. As the Navy ugpraded its aircraft, the Marines started using the Prowler for trainsee VAMQT page 8
Sun sets on popular Sigsbee Park tiki; porch bar still open By Jolene Scholl Southernmost Flyer
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he sun has dropped like a wrecking ball on Naval Air Station Key West’s Sunset Lounge’s tiki bar, which
was demolished at the end of December. Fortunately, patrons will still be able to watch the sunset from the Lounge’s back patio bar, which continues to operate on its regular hours, 4 - 10 p.m.
Wednesday - Sunday. The kitchen closes one hour earlier, at 9 p.m. The current white kitchen facility was home to the original bar, which celebrated its ribbon cutting in 1988, according to Morale,
Welfare and Recreation Director Tim Campbell. “Originally it was home to the sailing club,” Campbell said, noting that an old boat ramp can still be seen beside the patio bar. The facility also served
as an engine shop for the Sigsbee Marina at one point, he said. After the bar opened, a tiki was built beside the facility and over time the see Tiki page 5
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Jan. 15 1916 - The submarine E-2 explodes at the New York Navy Yard because of escaping gases during an overhaul. Four men are killed.
Jan. 16 1991 - Operation Desert Storm begins to liberate Kuwait from Iraq. After three months, Iraq requests a cease fire.
Jan. 17 1943 - Light aircraft carrier USS Cowpens (CV 25) is launched. then redesignated CVL 25 and serves in the Pacific during World War II.
Jan. 18 1991 - During Operation Desert Storm, HSL 44 (Det 8) SH/60Bs from USS Nicholas (FFG 47), along with Kuwaiti and Army vessels, engage Iraqi forces on nine oil platforms in the Durrah oil field.
Jan. 19 1813 - William Jones takes office as the fourth Secretary of the Navy, serving until Dec. 1, 1814.
Jan. 20 1914 - The aviation unit from Annapolis, Maryland, under Lt. John Towers, as Officer in Charge, arrived at Pensacola, Florida, to set up a flying school.
Jan. 21 1961 - USS George Washington (SSBN 598) completes the first operational voyage as a fleet ballistic missile submarine, staying submerged 66 days.
t’s time to change the way we do business. It’s time we change the way we approach this world. It’s time to step out of our comfort zones and look at the people around us. Time is something we can never get back. It’s always moving forward. As we come off the holiday leave period, it’s time to go back to work. It’s time to continue the mission at full throttle. The time we had with family and friends is treasured, but that time has passed. You and I have to continue our way forward whether we like it or not. Nevertheless, for some, it’s this time that is the hardest. There is a myth out there that suicides are highest during the holidays. The truth is that it is highest just after the holidays. The reason is because most of us are spending time with other people during the holidays. We are not alone. We are usually having a good time. However, after the holiday high, we leave our families and friends and continue to move forward. This is what makes it hard for some people to do when going back means they are alone with their pain. For many of us, it’s time to
get back into the routine, but for about 5 percent of people it’s time to go back into their darkness with the thoughts of suicide. As a result, it’s time for the other 95 percent to change. It’s time for us to be shipmates to each other. We are to care for each other. CHAPLAIN'S This starts talking CORNER with to each other. It’s about paying attention to coworkers, friends and family instead of havNAS Key West ing our faces burCommand Chaplain ied in our work or our phones. Lt. It’s about Ethan Everts showing interest in those around us instead of debating whether or not dogs would wear pants on their two back legs or all four. Dogs do not wear pants. There are plenty of people in this world who do wear pants, or worse, need a pair of pants. These are the people who could be having the best day or the worst day in their lives. You will never know unless you take the time to show interest in them. It’s time to change how we look at this world around us, especially the people around us. So many are caught up on the
lottery numbers they forget that there are homeless people in the cold, or a friend with thoughts of suicide, or a family with an abuser, or a coworker with a significant other in the hospital possibly on their last breath. It’s time to change and it starts with you. On Tuesday, the chaplain’s office will offer the suicide awareness training program safeTALK from 1 - 5 p.m. in Bldg. A-515 on Boca Chica Field. This course will change the way you look at those around you; it will help you understand that those who are hurting are telling us in some way they need to talk. If you have base access, you can attend. Please contact the chaplain’s office at (305) 2932318 to register. There is limited space. The true way to change is to change who you are inside. One way to do that is spiritually. All are welcome to the Protestant worship service on Sundays at 10:30 a.m. at the Truman Chapel. We understand that some wounds are deep. If you need individual care, call a chaplain at (305) 293-2318, Naval Air Station Key West, or (305) 292-8788, Coast Guard Sector Key West. Remember, it’s time to change. God Bless.
TRICARE pharmacy copays to increase From Naval Hospital Jacksonville Public Affairs
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ost copays for prescription drugs at Tricare pharmacy home delivery and retail network pharmacies will increase slightly starting Feb. 1. The 2016 National Defense Authorization Act requires Tricare change its prescription copays. All drugs at military pharmacies, and generic drugs
through Tricare home delivery, are still available at no cost to beneficiaries. Copays for brand-name drugs through home delivery will increase from $16 to $20 for up to a 90-day supply. At retail pharmacies, generic drug copays will increase from $8 to $10, and brand-name drug copays increase from $20 to $24 for up to a 30-day supply. Copays for non-formulary drugs and for drugs at non-network pharma-
cies will also change. Beneficiaries can save up to $208 in 2016 for each brand name prescription drug they switch from retail pharmacy to home delivery. Home delivery offers safe and convenient delivery of prescription drugs right to your mailbox. To see the new Tricare pharmacy copays, learn more about the pharmacy benefit, or move a prescription to home delivery, visit www.tricare.mil/pharmacy.
Commanding Officer Capt. Steven P. McAlearney Executive Officer Cmdr. Pornchai Davidson PUBLIC AFFAIRS OFFICER Trice Denny EDITOR Jolene Scholl STAFF 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 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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Navy Ball Committee to host annual golfing fundraiser From NAS Key West Public Affairs
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he Navy Ball Committee is hosting its annual Navy Ball Golf Tournament on Feb. 12 to raise funds to support the Navy Birthday Ball in October. Registration begins at 6:30 a.m. with a 7:30 a.m. shotgun start. The cost is E-6 and below - $50; E-7 to O-3 - $65; O-4 and above, civilians - $75. Teams of four will play in a best ball
Fair winds, following seas
competition. To register, email your team information to ABHC Terrone Wolliston, email terrone.wolliston@navy. mil, cell (561) 707-7422, or to ABH1 Jose Ventura at jose.ventura1@navy.mil. If you do not have a team, you will be assigned to one. The Navy Ball Committee is a non-federal entity. It is not a part of the DoD or any of its components and it has no governmental status.
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a.m. - 5 p.m. Trumbo Pool: noon - 5 continued from page 1 p.m. Truman Annex Fitness Navy Gateway Inns and Center: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Suites front desk: 24 hours Trumbo Point vacation Sigsbee Marina: 7:45 rentals: 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.
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Job Title: Aviation machinist mate Hometown: Fordyce, Arizona Prior Duty Stations: Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 72, NAS Jacksonville, Florida Hobbies: Swimming.
AD2 Blake Coston
U.S. Navy photo by MC3 Cody Babin
aval Air Station Key West’s Sailor of the Year MM1 Juliana Gomez recieves a Navy and Marine Corps Achievement medal as she ends her tour in Key West. NAS Key West’s Capt. Steve McAlearney presented the award saying, “MM1 is the Sailor that everyone should aspire to be. Her replacement has some tough shoes to fill.”
This Just In… Navy Ball committee
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viduals to join the committee. All are welcome. For more information, attend a meeting, which are at noon on Wednesdays in the command conference room in Bldg. A-324, Boca Chica Field.
The Navy Ball Committee seeks highly motivated Sailors for the 2016 Navy Ball. If you are interested in being a committee member to promote heritage, camaraderie and to demonstrate a sense of pride and appreciation for the job well throughFlu vaccines out the year, consider joining the Naval Branch Health Clinic Key committee. West has the flu vaccine available For more information, contact to eligible patrons, including retirees ABHC Terrone Wolliston at terrone. and family members. wolliston@navy.mil or 305-293-2773. Immunizations are available on a walk-in basis at NBHC Key West’s Immunizations Clinic. Clinic hours MHC seeks members are 7:30 - 4 p.m., Monday - Friday. Would you like to be more involved Call (305) 293-3929 for more informain the command and find out more tion. about your peers and shipmates? Join the Naval Air Station Key West SMF online Multi-Cultural Heritage Committee! We are looking for motivated indiAvailable now: Free home viewing
of a digital copy of Naval Air Station Key West’s weekly “Southernmost Flyer.” View digital issues at www. issuu.com/naskeywestpao. A link to the SMF also can be found at the NAS Key West Facebook fan page.
NEX gift return policy In order to accommodate customers making post-holiday gift returns, Navy Exchanges will accept returns through Jan. 30, 2016. This extended return policy applies to original purchases made between Oct. 27 - Dec. 24 either in a NEX or through the NEX web store, www.myNavyExchange. com. Customers are asked to include any packaging material along with the receipt when making a return. Any returns without a receipt will be placed on a NEX gift card.
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NAS Key West Homes
another one bites the dust
The following LifeWorks programs are open to NAS Key West Homes’ residents only. Yoga Monday, 9 - 10 a.m., Trumbo basketball court Sewing class Tuesday, noon - 2 p.m., Dewey House Zumba Thursday, 6:30 - 7:30 p.m., Dewey House Contact us: NAS Key West Homes 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., first Saturday. Website: www.naskeywesthomes.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/naskeywesthomes
U.S. Navy photo by Trice Denny
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ontractors began demolishing the site of the former medical/dental dispensary on Boca Chica Field Jan. 8. The site was about to be reused for IT network equipment but was damaged in Hurricane Wilma in October 2005. The site will now become green space, standing by for future defense needs.
Nurse Advice Line source for advice, assessments From Naval Hospital Jacksonville Public Affairs The Nurse Advice Line is a great evaluation tool for those seeking care or who have medical questions. The telephone hotline provides instant access to a team of registered nurses who can answer urgent and acute healthcare questions. The NAL provides Tricare beneficiaries an assessment of their symptoms and what next steps they should take. In order to give beneficiaries the highest level of care, the nurse needs to speak to the patient directly, or have the patient present during
the call. Legally, the nurse cannot provide advice to a third party without the patient being in the room with the caller. If the patient is underage, this doesn’t mean the nurse has to speak to the child, although the nurse may need to hear the child’s cough or ask a question that the parent may not know offhand. If the patient is older than 13, the nurse may ask to speak to the child directly. Parents or caregivers are free to stay on another line or use a speakerphone option if that makes them more comfortable. You wouldn’t go to a
doctor’s office, emergency room or urgent care center without the patient. The NAL is in the same category. Without speaking to, or having the patient present, the nurse cannot give an accurate assessment or advice on the patient’s condition. In order to provide the best quality care please ensure the patient is present. Sometimes it’s hard to know when to seek medical help for urgent health problems. Having access to a trusted medical professional at a moment’s notice is invaluable. Call the NAL, toll-free and 24/7 for urgent medical
needs at 1 (800) TRICARE (874-2273) and push option 1. Beneficiaries can still call their PCM or clinic for medical advice and appointments.
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This week at FFSC Holiday observance
Fleet and Family Support Center will close Monday in observance of Martin Luther King Day, a federal holiday.
Federal Employment Basics Tuesday, 9 - 10:30 a.m., FFSC
Resume Writing Workshop Thursday, 1 - 2:30 p.m., FFSC
U.S. Navy photo by Renee Mims
The tiki portion of the Sunset Lounge on Sigsbee Park was demolished at the end of December. The lounge will continue to operate from the back patio bar. The Sunset Lounge opened in 1988 and expanded through the years, as shown clockwise from top left in the archive photos below.
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bar migrated to that and a kitchen was established in what was the original bar. In the ‘90s the tiki was extended and a deck - with a canopy - was built around the bar. In the early 2000s a back porch was added and the tiki bar was fully enclosed. The Sunset Lounge became popular with Sailors as well as base civilians. That was incentive to make improvements. “In 2005 we gutted it -
stripped it down to bare dirt,” Campbell said. “We ran underground power and installed a bar system. “We opened the first part of October and [Hurricane)] Wilma hit on the 24th,” he added. The 7 - 8 foot storm surges took out the back canopies and washed out concrete supports. “We were able to repair it but it took six - eight months before we were able to reopen,” Campbell said. The repair cost was in excess of $250,000. The bar’s death knell
came in 2009 when the tiki roof began leaking. A request was made to replace the thatch roof but Navy standards had changed since it’s original construction. “We could not get full approval because of the fire and structure requirements,” Campbell said. “We were no longer able to meet the standard.” The enclosed tiki now required a sprinkler system. MWR closed the tiki in 2010 and shifted its operation to the back porch. The decision was then
made to raze the tiki, Campbell said. “There was no way we were able to leave it as a tiki hut on base,” he added. The station has made a request to Commander, Navy Installations Command, to build a replacement structure that can serve as a restaurant/ lounge, Campbell said. The request is still undergoing the approval process. In the meantime, patrons continue to gather on the Sunset Lounge patio, toasting the sun as it sets on paradise.
Fleet and Family Support Center’s hours of operation are 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. Monday - Friday. FFSC offers many services including deployment support, relocation assistance, family employment readiness, life skills education, notary service, personal financial management, crisis incident response and training, sexual assault prevention and response, ombudsman support, transition assistance management, family advocacy and professional counseling. For more information or to request services, call (305) 293-4408 or visit the center at 804 Sigsbee Rd., Sigsbee Park.
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MWR Update Navigator’s live
register by Wednesday for purchase. Note that the Jan. 30: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.; facility is 18 and over after It’s that time of year - register by Jan. 28 4 p.m. daily. For more inforNavigator’s is hosting permation, call (305) 293-5282. formers during season. Beach Yoga Saturday:“GooseEntertainment by “Island bumps,”(PG) at1 p.m. Time” is from 6 - 9 p.m. Jan. The Boca Chica Fitness Saturday: ”The Walk,” 23 and the Fly Away Café Center hosts a monthly (PG-13) at 1 p.m. will have a dinner special. yoga class from January Saturday: “Bridge of For more information call to April on the Boca Chica Spies,” (PG-13) at 6 p.m. (305) 293-2468. Marina beach. Classes are Jan. 23: “The Martian,” 10 - 11 a.m. on the last (PG-13) at 1 and 6 p.m. Sunday of each month. Jan. 30: “Everest,” (PG-13) Kids Fun Day Attendees should bring a at 1 p.m. Mark your calendars, the mat, towel and water bottle. Jan. 30: “Sicario,” at 6 p.m. carnival is coming back to For more information call NAS Key West on Feb. 6 (305) 293-2480. Family movies from 2 - 5 p.m. Carnival rides are brought in from Softball season Join MWR for Family Miami, and children can Movie Night on the secplay carnival games and Captain’s Cup Softball ond and fourth Friday of snack on food. There also begins Jan. 25 and rosters every month at the Sigsbee will be face painting, a are due Friday and games Youth Center. The feature photo booth and giveaways. begin Jan. 25. The games film begins at 6:30 p.m. For For more information call will play every Monday and details, call (305) 293-2503. (305) 293-2503 or visit our Wednesday on the renovat- Jan. 22: “Sandlot,” (PG) Facebook page: NAS Key ed softball field on Sigsbee West MWR. Park. Awards will be pre- Fly Away Café sented to first and second place. For information, or The Fly Away Café, operAquaFit class to submit rosters, email ating at Navigator’s Bar & Trumbo Pool offers a kwathletics@gmail.com or Grill, Boca Chica Marina, free AquaFit class every call (305) 797-7791. offers breakfast and lunch, Wednesday, Thursday and as well as dinner specials. Friday from 11 a.m. - noon. Basketball season Hours of service are 7 a.m. No registration is required. - 7 p.m. Monday - Saturday, Patrons interested in stayCaptain’s Cup Basketball and 9 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. ing in the pool after class, begins Jan. 28 and rosters Sunday. In addition to a must pay the standard fees. are due Friday. Games are wide variety of food selecUnattended children are played on Thursdays at the tions, the café serves café prohibited. For more infor- Boca Chica Fitness Center. con leche, cappuccino and mation call (305) 293-4324. Awards will be presented to espresso. Order ahead, or first- and second- place win- call for specials, at (305) Babysitting break ners. For more information, 293-2468. or to submit rosters, email The Child Development kwathletics@gmail.com or Fitness studio Center offers additional call (305) 797-7791. child care during the month The Boca Chica Exercise of January. The cost is $4 Free movies Studio is open in the forper child, per hour. Premer Landing Zone offices, registration is required, Beach Patio Recreation Bldg. A-350, next to the Air including immunization Center offers free movies Lanes Bowling Center. A records. Call the CDC for each Saturday at 1 & 6 number of fitness classes, more information: (305) p.m. on the big screen. Lazy including Pilates and yoga, 293-4498. Boy seating is available are offered in the studio, Jan. 22: 6:30 - 11:30 p.m.; and snacks are available which features state-of-
the-art bamboo flooring, mirrors and sound system. See the Fitness Schedule for class information or call (305) 293-2480 or email bocachicagym@gmail.com.
Trumbo Pool The Trumbo Pool has shifted to winter hours: Wednesday - Saturday, 11 a.m. - 5 p.m., and Sunday, noon - 5 p.m. The pool, on Trumbo Point, offers laps swimming, water slides, lily pads, climbing wall and kiddie splash pad. The pavilion is available for parties
and a playground is on site. Admission is $1 a day for retirees and DOD civilians and free to active duty and their families. For more information or to book a party call (305) 293-4324.
to purchase reserve seating tickets are on sale now: www.airshowkeywest. com. There are bleacher, box and Flight Line Club (4-seat picnic tables) seating available online or go to the ITT Office for assistance. For more informa2016 air show tion, email emma.harlow@ The Navy Flight navy.mil or calling (305) Demonstration Squadron, 293-2503. the Blue Angels are coming to Key West on April 2 and Child Care 3. The air show also will feature other military and Need an extra hour or two civilian performers. General of child care? The School admission to the event is free but if you are looking see mwr page 8
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U.S. Navy Photos By MC3 Cody Babin
esidents and toursists alike lined the streets to show suppport for wounded warriors as they made the annual Wounded Warrior Project’s Soldier Ride in Key West Sunday. The event, hosted by the Key West Military Affairs Committee, started at Naval Air Station Key West’s Boca Chica Field. The Key West Area Chief Petty Officers Association and First Class Petty Officers Association presented checks with funds raised by the organizations before the riders set out for the Truman waterfront, where they were welcomed in a ceremony attended by local military leadership, elected officials, residents and tourists.
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Jan. 24: Football at 1 and style and music genres. The 4:25 p.m. class meets 5:15 - 6 p.m. in continued from page 6 Jan. 31: Football at 1 and the Exercise Studio, Bldg. 4:25 p.m. A-350 on Boca Chica. Age Care program and the For more information call Child Development Center Sigsbee Marina (305) 293-2480. offer hourly care. Families may not exceed 10 hours of Sigsbee Marina is now Fitness schedule care per child per week dur- operating on winter hours ing SAC Before and After of operation - 7:45 a.m. - 5 Monday School program. Children p.m. daily. For more infor- 5:15 - 6:05 p.m. - HIIT must have an active regis- mation, call (305) 293-4434. (Boca Chica Fitness Center) tration on file. 6:15 - 7:15 p.m. - Yoga (Boca Make reservations in per- Landing Zone Chica Exercise Studio) son or by calling the Youth Center at (305) 293-4437. The Landing Zone is Tuesday For CDC hourly care, call located in Bldg. A-711 10 - 10:45 a.m. - HIIT (Boca (305) 293-4498. Essex Circle, Boca Chica Chica Fitness Center) Field. It is a one-stop shop 5:15 - 6 p.m. - Shake It Liberty activities resource center for qual- Off (Boca Chica Exercise ity products at competitive Studio) The Liberty Single Sailor prices. Products include 6:15 - 7 p.m. - Cycling (Boca Program is open to all sin- awards and recognitions, Chica Cycling Studio) gle or unaccompanied active plaques and engraving, duty military personnel custom imprinted appar- Wednesday E-6 and below. Visit us on el, NAS Key West logoed 5:15 - 6 p.m. - HIIT (Boca Facebook at “MWR Liberty products, printing/copying, Chica Fitness Center) Key West” and request to be signage and it is also an added to the closed Liberty authorized notary public. Thursday Group. Call (305) 293-2884 or email 10:30 - 11:30 a.m. - Gentle For additional informa- mwrgraphics@hotmail.com. Yoga (Sigsbee Community Center) tion email naskwliberty@ 6:15 - 7 p.m. - Cycle (Boca gmail.com or call (305) 293- Cardio Dance Chica Cycling Studio) 2682 or (305) 797-4468. Sunday: Football at 1 and Boca Chica Fitness 4:25 p.m. Center is rolling out a new Saturday Jan. 22: Finally Friday Ice class on Tuesdays - Shake 9:15 - 10:15 a.m. - Circuit Cream and Game Night at It Off Cardio Dance Class (Boca Chica Fitness Center) 7 p.m. includes a variety of dance
NAS Classifieds HELP WANTED Part-time assistant for small business. Three four days a week for four hours (flexible). Position is for four - six months. Duties include filing, record keeping, year-end tax prep. Will train. Must be quiet, focused, trustworthy and punctual. Word/Excel a plus. Wage increase with skill level. Contact (305) 296-6557. Part-time assistant for approximately two months or so, needed to organize, file, and do light computer work with Microsoft Word and Excel. We can train; 10 - 20 hours/week. Job allows reasonable access to beach and pools. Pay
is $18 - $25, depending on experience. Call (305) 295-9000 or email Joankeywest@juno.com Part-time position - Nestle retail representative in Key West. Primary function is to support the display and stocking of Nestle products at various customer sites. Must be at least 18 with high school diploma or GED equivalent, have a valid driver’s license and a dependable vehicle with valid insurance. Must be available to work early morning/late night hours and willing to work any day of the week, weekends and holidays. $13.55 per hour. For more information, or to apply, visit
https://nestleusa.taleo.net/ careersection/4/jobdetail. ftl?job=15008268 FOR RENT Small, clean, well-kept 1BR/1BA mobile home. Tiled kitchen, living room and bathroom; carpeted bedroom. Patio. Private lot. A/C, W/D. Located on Ed Swift Road, six miles from Boca Chica. Two people max. No pets, no smoking, no partiers. $1,250 a month. F/L/S. Two-year lease. Call Nancy at (305) 296-6557. Very clean, private, 1BR/1BA at Baypoint with dock and beach. A/C, W/D. One person only. No smoking, no pets. Prefer military
member. $1,500 F/L/S. Call (305) 745-1462. 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 requests. For more information, call (305) 293-2425.
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ing. The training is shifting to unmanned aircraft, according to VMAQT-1 Commanding Officer Lt. Col. William Schutz. “There are now four Prowler training squadrons left in the Marine Corps,” said Schutz. “We are the first squadron to be disbanded, and all of the others will be in 2019,” he said. VMAQT-1 is the largest Prowler training squadron with the most planes being flown and maintained. “Our group has seven aircraft, making it the biggest squadron in the Marine
Corps,” said Schutz. “We have 50 sets of flight gear, which differs from the normal 25.” The Marines with VMAQT-1 are seasoned veterans when it comes to training at NAS Key West. “This is our fourth time coming down to Key West since April of 2013,” said Schutz. “We have built a great relationship with the base staff, and everyone [at NAS] is so used to visiting squadrons that it makes it easier for the pilots to focus on the training,” Schutz said. Over 50 pilots have either been trained or received refresher training
for the Prowler while on detachment at NAS Key West. “Key West is actually cheaper than training at most places,” said VMAQT1 Executive Officer Maj. Mark Weinrich. “Because the training space is so close, it helps our pilots stick to the mission.” Since its founding in 1992, VMAQT-1 has received numerous awards and commendations. “We have a great staff and a 100 percent sortie completion rate in Key West,” said Schutz. “It has been an honor and privilege to be the commanding officer of this squadron.”