Southernmost Flyer June 3, 2016

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FRIDAY, JUNE 3, 2016

EYE ON THE FLEET

ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, ILLINOIS

VOL. 27  NO. 21

WWW.CNIC.NAVY.MIL/KEYWEST

Navy celebrates 2016 LGBT Pride Month (May 30, 2016) Rear Adm. Stephen C. Evans, commander of Naval Service Training Command (NSTC), prepares to lay a wreath at the 97th Arlington Heights Memorial Day ceremony, May 30. Evans served as the Grand Marshal of the parade and speaker at the ceremony.

U.S. Navy photo by Michael F. Miller

inside: HEALTH Men’s Health Month . . . . . . 2 ACT Suicide Prevention. . . . . . . . 3 TIES Appreciation ceremony . . . 4 SUMMER FUN After school activities. . . . . 5 Energy Tip Replace incandescent bulbs with compact fluorescent light (CFL) and light-emitting diode (LED) bulbs. x TOP OF PAGE ONE: A Cyprian 460-SAR SQ search and rescue helicopter departs USS Stout (DDG 55) during the multinational search and rescue Exercise Argonaut.

NAVAL AIR STATION KEY WEST, FLORIDA

REMEMBERING TRUE HEROES

FROM CHIEF OF NAVAL PERSONNEL PUBLIC AFFAIRS

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he Navy joins the nation in recognizing Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Pride month during the month of June. Established by Presidential Proclamation in 2000, LGBT Pride Month is held annually and recognizes the importance of diversity within our society as well as the many achievements of LGBT individuals. This year’s theme is celebration, and calls Americans to eliminate prejudice and celebrate our diversity. “Americans have always worked to fulfill that exceptional promise made at our founding,” said Secretary of the Navy Ray Mabus. “We have continually broken down artificial barriers to equal opportunity ... Our military forces have followed that same history and made themselves stronger and better and more effective because of it.” This June, the Navy recognizes LGBT service members and civilians for their see PRIDE page 3

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U.S. Navy photo by Trice Denny

aval Air Station Key West’s Honor Guard parades the colors during a Memorial Day Rememberance Ceremony hosted by Navy League Key West Council at the Navy’s USS Maine-Winslow Memorial plot in the Key West Cemetery Monday. NAS Key West Commanding Officer Capt. Steve McAlearney, Chaplain Lt. Ethan Everts and the NAS Key West Honor Guard participated in the ceremony to honor those that gave their lives in service to our nation.

Navy Region Southeast blasts into summer with safety NAVY REGION SOUTHEAST PUBLIC AFFAIRS

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he mercury is rising, hurricane season begins June 1, and beaches are buzzing. Summer is one flip on the calendar away, and that means it’s time to take a

minute and consider some personal safety tips. The is also the “101 Critical Days of Summer,” a time when our Sailors and Marines are at a high risk of injury and death. The Navy Safety Center defines the “101 Critical Days of Summer” as the

period between Memorial Day and Labor Day. It is during this time of year more people are participating in events which could be hazardous if proper precautions are not taken. According to Ron Williamson, the Navy Region Southeast safety

manager, taking the time to focus on safety is important because lives can be at risk, and by targeting junior Sailors who are the most at-risk group, lives may be saved. “The main targets we do see SAFETY page 5


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