Southernmost Flyer March17, 2017

FRIDAY, MARCH 17, 2017

Eye on the Fleet

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VOL. 17 NO. 11

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NAS Key West gets ready for turtle season

Boggess joins NAS Key West FFSC team

From NAS Key West Public Affairs

By MC2 Cody Babin

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(March 13, 2017) MMFN Bryan Caldwell inspects fuel oil samples for sediment and water in the oil lab aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6). The ship and its expeditionary strike group are on a routine patrol operating in the IndoAsia-Pacific region.

U.S. Navy photo by MC2 Diana Quinlan

inside: NUTRITION GUIDES New DeCa program . . . . . . . 3 WHAT’S UP With MWR. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4, 5 WAR HERO Goes unnoticed . . . . . . . . . . . 6 TOP OF PAGE ONE: A CH-53 Super Stallion helicopter assigned to Marine Attack Squadron (MAG) 311 takes off from the amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6).

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aval Air Station Key West Environmental Division’s call for active duty, dependents and DOD volunteers to survey for turtle nests is just around the corner.

Assistant Natural Resources Manager Shelby Graham said volunteer training is April 12 at the Eco Discovery Center.

Nesting season runs from April 15 - Oct. 31.

In 2016, 35 volunteers responded to the call.

“Every year the numbers are trending in the positive,” she said, reviewing

sea turtles, which are endangered species, visit shorelines along United Street and Beach Patio Recreation Center as well as on the shoreline of Geiger

aval Air Station Key West’s Fleet and Family Support Center welcomes Lawonza “Neasie” Boggess as its Family Advocacy Program manager/education service facilitator.

Boggess brings with her more than 10 years of advocacy experience, which includes working with the military.

“I’ve been a military victim advocate going on four years,” said Boggess, who graduated in 2004 from the University of

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Hatchlings are shown above and turtle tracks at right. notes from previous seasons.

The installation participates each year in the statewide nesting survey, which was initiated in 1979. Survey volunteers take daily walks along the

beaches to look for any signs of sea turtle nests or hatchling activity.

The purpose of the training is to educate volunteers on turtle nests, species and crawl patterns, she said.

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Popularity drives demand for more household goods webinars From NAVSUP Global Logistics Support

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aval Supply Systems Command Global Logistics Support Household Goods has added 15 more webinars to its series of live, interactive webinars that assist Sailors and their families in facilitating military moves.

The total number of webi-

nars offered since Jan. 10 is 65, up from the original 50 scheduled early this year.

“Due to popular demand, we made the strategic decision to increase the number of live webinars we are offering in order to better accommodate our Sailors and their families’ schedules,” said Deborah McGlennon, NAVSUP GLS HHG program manager.

In addition to the HHG

webinar schedule, NAVSUP GLS is offering customized webinars for individual commands which have a mass of 20 or more Sailors moving within the same three - six month window through the rest of the calendar year.

“We are very customer service-oriented; if there is a need and a demand, we’ll develop customized webinars for individual com-

mands who are interested in receiving them,” said McGlennon.

Commands interested in receiving customized webinars should contact Deloma Miley via email at deloma. miley1@navy.mil.

The webinars, part of an ongoing effort to help educate Sailors and their families of the HHG process in order to make moves go smoothly, cover moves

which are part of a permanent change of station, a retirement, or separation orders.

The webinars, available via personal phone, tablet, and computer - including government computers - are scheduled from now through June, during peak HHG season.

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March 17 1959 - USS Skate (SSN 578) becomes the first submarine to surface at the North Pole.

March 18 1991 - The first ship supporting Operation Desert Shield/Storm, combat store ship USS Sylvania (AFS 2), returns to Norfolk, Virginia. The ship had delivered 20,500 tons in supplies.

March 19 1942 - Secretary of Navy James Forrestal places the newly-established construction battalions, later called Seabees, under the command of officers with the Civil Engineer Corps.

March 20 2003 - Operation Iraqi Freedom begins after USS Bunker Hill (CG 52) is among the first to launch tomahawk missiles on Iraq.

March 21 1917 - Loretta Walsh becomes the first woman Navy petty officer when sworn in as chief yeoman.

March 22 1946 - USS Missouri (BB 63) departs the U.S. to return the body of deceased Turkish ambassador back to his homeland for burial.

March 23 1882 - Secretary of the Navy William Hunt creates the Office of Naval Intelligence.

North Texas with a bachelor’s degree in rehabilitative studies.

Before starting her contract position with the Navy, she was a domestic abuse victim advocate at Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, Nellis AFB, Nevada, and Joint Base San Antonio.

“There were several reasons why I came to work for NAS Key West. I’ve been intrigued to see the difference in how the advo-

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Key Beach.

In 2016 three nests were identified during the nesting season with more than 200 hatchlings counted, Graham said. That was an increase from 2015, when two nests were identified.

In September 2013, NAS Key West Public Works Department employees installed turtlefriendly ‘amber’ lighting along the streets near the beaches where turtles nest. Before then,

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tive for our members, families, and partner organizations,” said Paul Brown, director of warfighter and family readiness for NAVSUP GLS. “It provides our customers with valuable knowledge and support -- each person can attend at a time and location convenient for them,” said Brown. “This service is interactive, tailored and flexible, and is well designed for the needs of our members and today’s environment.”

cates help in the Navy versus the Air Force,” she said, adding it was also an opportunity “to be able to learn and grow as an advocate.”

Before becoming a military advoc a t e , Boggess worked Boggess as a program specialist for the American Red

Cross and as a victim advocate for a women’s center in Fort Worth and for the Mothers Against Drunk Driving in Dallas.

“My passion has always been to help those who believe there is no help out there for them,” she said. “I also believe in preventative practices as well as proactive emergency assistance for those who have already been victimized.”

For more information, call Boggess at 305-293-4411 or email her at lawonza.boggess.ctr@ navy.mil.

hatchlings would wander toward night lighting instead of the moon shining on the ocean.

The amber lighting is programmed to turn on during nesting season, replacing the normal white light. The amber light radiates in a spectrum the turtles won’t see but people can.

The lighting has proved successful in the last three years, Graham noted.

Last year volunteers successfully rescued 17 newly-hatched loggerhead sea turtles that were found buried deep beneath the surface, Graham said.

Surrounding vegetation and root

systems had permeated the nest and the turtles were unable to emerge and make their way into the ocean.

The surviving hatchlings were transported to the Lower Keys Turtle Hospital where they were successfully rehabilitated and released into the ocean.

“The goal for our call for volunteers is not to see an increase in volunteer numbers,” said Graham. “The goal is outreach and to increase public awareness about endangered species.”

Contact Graham at 305-7972881 or email at shelby.graham@navy.mil.

The schedule is listed below;: First-time movers (basic terminology, what can be shipped, your responsibilities, moving company responsibilities, etc.): April 11 at 10 a.m. and 9 p.m. EDT; May 9 at 10 a.m., 5 p.m. and 9 p.m. EDT; June 13 at 10 a.m.; and 5 p.m.

EDT. Retirement (final move preparation, storage, etc.): Tuesday and April 18 at 10 a.m. and 9 p.m. EDT; May 16 at 10 a.m., 5 p.m. and 9 p.m. EDT; and June 20 at 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. EDT. Moving overseas (what can and cannot be shipped, ship-

ping or storing a vehicle, storage, etc.): April 19 at 10 a.m. and 9 p.m. EDT; May 17 at 10 a.m., 5 p.m. and 9 p.m. EDT; and June 21 at 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. EDT. Separating from the military (final move entitlement, storage, etc.): March 28 and April 25 at 10 a.m. and 9 p.m.

EDT; May 23 at 10 a.m., 5 p.m. and 9 p.m. EDT; and June 27 at 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. EDT. Moving questions and answer (opportunity to ask any move question): Thursday and April 27 at 10 a.m. and 9 p.m. EDT; May 25 at 10 a.m., 5 p.m. and 9 p.m. EDT; and June

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.

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.

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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.

29 at 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. EDT. The live webinars are hosted by the online video conferencing service, GoToMeeting. To access the webinars, follow the guidelines provided below: For personal phone or tablet users: Download the online GoToMeeting web application, launch the application and use session id number 166349037.

For personal computer users: The URL is https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/166349037.

Government computer users: Google Chrome is the recommended browser; the URL is https://global.gotomeeting. com/join/166349037.

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New guide helps commissary patrons focus on nutrition From DeCA public affairs

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he phrase “Dietitian approved! We did the work for you!” is catching on at commissaries worldwide as customers are using the Defense Commissary Agency’s new nutrition guide program to help them shop.

“Here we are in March National Nutrition Month - and our customers are readily adapting to NGP, which was just introduced in January,” said Deborah Harris, DeCA dietitian.

“That speaks to how easy it is to use, and how important nutrition is to our customers, especially since a big part of military service is readiness and resilience.”

One reason for NGP’s success is because commissary store directors, dietitians and other health professionals on military installations have helped raise local awareness of the program, Harris said.

Dietitians and health professionals are quick to point out that no one diet is right for everyone.

It’s important to follow a healthful eating plan that fits each person’s unique lifestyle. So what does NGP do?

“It helps you meet your health and wellness needs and guides you in building a nutritious shopping cart,” Harris said.

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T-Line welcome

U.S. Navy photo by MC2 Cody Babin

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aval Air Station Key West Executive Officer Cmdr. Pornchai Davidson greets Commander, U.S. Southern Command Adm. Kurt Tidd after his arrival at Boca Chica Field Thursday. Tidd is in Key West to visit Joint Interagency Task Force South.

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Women’s history exhibit/5K

Job Title: Security Hometown: Waipahu, Hawaii Prior Duty Stations: USS Emory S. Land (AS 39); CRS-2 Most Interesting Experience: Outdoor activities.

Most Interesting Experience: The Navy.

Future Plans: More Navy.

MA3 Michael Fayloga

Representatives from several colleges and universities will be on hand to provide information about degrees and program. It is a good opportunity for Sailors to meet with college/university representatives and ask questions.

Prospective students are encouraged to bring a copy of their college transcripts and/or joint service transcripts.

A number of institutions offer college credit for military education and training.

Active duty Sailors are encouraged to stop by the fair and speak with a college representative about education benefits. For additional information, please contact Bridget Pogue at 904-270-5545.

Naval Air Station Key West’s Multicultural History and Heritage Committee has scheduled a Women’s History Month Celebration and 5K run for March 24 at the Boca Chica Fitness Center, Boca Chica Field.

The event, which includes a women’s history exposition, runs from 7 - 9 a.m. In addition to the exhibits, the event incorporates Health Promotions’ healthy eating month.

Supporting the event are Navy Branch Health Clinic Key West, Morale, Welfare and Recreation, and Fighter Composite Squadron (VFC) 111.

A 5K recognizing the 100th anniversary of the first woman to enlist in the Navy - Loretta Perfectus Walsh - is Tax center open set for 7:30 a.m.; registration begins at 7 a.m. The run is free. For more information, email michael.dees@navy.

The facilitated self-assistance, self-service tax center is mil. 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.

Education Fair set The tax center is available to active duty, their depenNavy College Office Jacksonville is sponsoring an dents, retired military and Reservists on active duty for “Education Fair” Wednesday from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. in 30 days or more. For more information, contact MAC Room 117, Bldg. A-515, Boca Chica Field.

Christie Kehm, 484-809-1562.

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MWR Update 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: St. Patrick’s Day Ping Pong Tournament at Beach Patio from 5 -7 p.m.

Saturday: Intro to Sailing at the Key West Sailing Club at 12:30 p.m.

Sunday: Ultimate Adventure with Fury Water Adventure for $80 from 9 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

March 23: Game Night in the Barracks at 6 p.m.

March 24 - 26: Universal Studios, Orlando departing at 8 a.m. Call for information.

March 30: Cooking Class in the Barracks at 5 p.m.

Captain’s Cup Softball The NAS Key West softball captain’s cup league begins April 3; rosters due on March 24. Games are played Mondays at 5, 6 and 7 p.m. on the Sigsbee softball field. Contact your command/ department point of contact to sign up. To submit rosters, or for additional information, call 305797-7791 or email kwathletics@ gmail.com.

Navigator’s hours Temporary hours are in effect at Navigator’s Bar: Sunday: 11 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Monday - Thursday: 11 a.m. 4 p.m.

Friday - Saturday: 11 a.m. - 9 p.m.

The Fly Away Café is open regular hours from 7 a.m. - 7 p.m. and will provide non-alcoholic

beverages during the hours the offers movie premieres on Fridays bar is closed. at 6 p.m. and Saturdays at 1 p.m.

The facility is open to patrons18 and older after 4 p.m. daily. For Free movies more information, visit www.

Beach Patio Recreation Center NavyMWRKeyWest.com.

Friday: “Incarnate,” rated R, at 6 p.m.

Saturday: “Passengers,” rated PG-13, at 1 and 6 p.m.

March 24: “Why Him?,” rated R, at 6 p.m.

March 25: “Sing,” rated PG, at 1 p.m.

March 25: “Van Wilder,” rated R, at 6 p.m. see MWR page 5

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Self Defense Seminar Don’t be a victim. Learn how to fight back in one of the self-defense seminars taught

by Richard Thomas. Athletic attire recommended. The cost is $5 per person and there is a 20-person limit. To secure a spot in the class, provide full payment at the Sigsbee Information, Ticket and Travel office. The first class meets at the Sigsbee Community Center.

Girl’s (15-18): April 4 with an overflow on April 18 Boy’s (145-18): May 9 with an overflow on May 23 Girl’s (10-14): June 6 with an overflow on June 20 Boy’s (10-14): July 11 with an overflow on July 18

Fishing Trip Enjoy a half day fishing charter with MWR on the Tortuga IV Sunday. Trip departure time is 9 a.m. with check-in 30 minutes prior. Snacks and beverages will be for sale during the charter for cash only. The cost is $42 per person, includes all equipment, bait and a single-day fishing license. To register, provide payment in full at the Sigsbee Information, Tickets and Travel office. For information, call 305-293-4432.

String Art Workshop Learn how to make string art in a class set for 6 - 8 p.m. Wednesday. All supplies are provided. Bring your own beverage to enjoy while you create your masterpiece. The cost is $7 per person. To register, provide payment at the Sigsbee Information, Tickets and Travel office. For more information call 305-293-2683.

Miami-Dade County Fair MWR is providing transportation to the Miami-Date County Fair and Exposition March 25 from 8 a.m. - 9 p.m. Transportation fee is $7 per person. Patrons can purchase tickets to the fair in advance for $10 or at the gate for $14. Tickets are available at www.thefair.me/thefair/tickets.php. For more information call 305-293-2683.

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Anniversary a reminder of Phantom’s history

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Archive photo courtesy Eric Mayoka

VF-111 Sun Downers Pilot Lt. Garry Weigand , left, and Radar Intercept Officer Lt. j.g. Bill Freckelton are shown above on USS Coral Sea (CV 43). The aviators ‘bagged’ a MiG-17 on March 6, 1972.

Weigand and Freckelton, right photo, attended the Phantom’s dedication ceremony in 2008.

t may be just a jet on a stick to most passersby, but in its day the F-4B Phantom at the intersection of Forrestal and Saratoga was known as a MiG killer.

It was March 6, 1972, 45 years ago last week, when pilot Lt. Garry Weigand and Radar Intercept Officer Lt. j.g. Bill Freckelton, flying with

Fighter Squadron (VF) 111’s ‘Sun Downers, shot down the MiG-17 near Quang Lang airfield, North Vietnam.

The aircraft, nicknamed “Old Nick two-zero-one,’ was dedicated in March 2008. The port side of the Phantom still bears their names as testament to the Phantom’s glory days.

U.S. Navy photo by Jolene Scholl

NAS Key West’s static F-4B Phantom, left, is shown on Coral Sea 1971-72. A silhouette of MiG-17 ‘kill’ is painted on the aircraft intake panel. Navy veteran Eric Mayoka, above, was the Phantom’s plane captain while on deployment with VF-111 in 1971-72. After 45 years, Mayoka traveled to Key West last week just to see the fighter jet.

Archive photo courtesy Eric Mayoka

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This week at FFSC Federal Employment Basics Tuesday, 9 - 10:30 a.m., FFSC This workshop helps applicants understand the complexity of the federal hiring process. This information can lead to success in gaining a federal job.

Parenting Workshop Thursday, 2 - 3:30 p.m., FFSC The parenting workshop is interactive and topics include, but are not limited to, soothing baby, child safety, nonviolent discipline and parental self-care.

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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.

NAS Classifieds FOR RENT Mid-town Key West - New 3BR/2BA single family home available April 15.

2411 Seidenberg Avenue.

Off-street parking, fenced yard, central A/C, tile floors. $3,500 per month. F/L and $1,000 security. Call Todd at 305-797-1810.

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.

Chica (ECP) Guard Shack Dec. 21, 2016. Email robert.calabro@navy.mil.

HELP WANTED Hog’s Breath Clothing Company seeks a parttime sales associate for nights and weekends.

Hourly pay plus commission. Apply in person at the T-shirt shop, 400 Front St., Key West.

Summerland Ace Hardware seeks a parttime employee who will continue our drive for customer service excellence.

FOR SALE Preference is given to 2006/07 Wildwood Forest active duty/retired military River Toyhauler 37’, 5th and their dependents. We Wheel, two tip-outs, 12’ offer competitive wages, garage. Onboard genera- an excellent employee distor. Fully self-contained. count program, seasonal Stored on Fleming Key. bonuses and a great work$15,000. Call or text Adrian ing environment. Our prior Tiffany Hunt at 843-312- mary requirement is a can7853 to schedule a show- do, want-to-please attitude with a smile. For informaing. tion, call Jeff at 305-7452012 Mercedes C250 Sport, 1.8L Turbo. Blackon-black with dark tint; clean title; like new interior. 43,300 miles. Asking $17,000 OBO. Call Jason at 201-218-5536.

LOST & FOUND Portable charger, gray in color, SN# D331511683, Model REV 8000. Turned in at Bdg. A-734 on Jan. 21; 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

3500 or stop by and pick up an application.

Historic Tours of America seeks an inventory control clerk. Fulltime, strong computer skills, good Excel skills, data entry experience, analytical skills. 8 a.m. - 4 p.m., Monday Friday. $14/hr. Start immediately. Benefits available, including pet insurance.

Apply online: www.historictours.com. EOE/DFW. First State Bank of the Florida Keys has positions available for the following: Assistant branch operations manager, assistant BSA officer, branch manager, business analyst, consumer loan manager, lead teller, loan servicing assistant manager, portfolio analyst, teller, VP/regulatory compliance/BSA officer. Apply online at www.

KeysBank.com/Careers.

The City of Key West is

seeking part-time bus drivers. $15.39/hour. Different shifts are available to employees to work around other schedules. For more information, go to www. kwtransit.com http://www. kwtransit.com.

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 all requests in order for them to be considered for publication. For more information, call 305-293-2425.

key nutrient attributes.

The labels make shopping easier. There’s dark blue for low sodium, brown for whole grain, purple for no sugar added, light blue for low fat, golden yellow for good source of fiber.

There is also green for the lifestyle choice of USDA certified organic. Many items have a combination of qualifying attributes.

Then there’s the “Thumbs Up” icon. Labels that feature a “Thumbs Up” icon identify more nutrient dense items, so-called high nutrition quality/high performance foods and align closely with the DOD’s Go for Green program. Details of the Nutrition Guide Program are available at www.commissaries.com/ healthy-living/nutritionguide.cfm.

“We’re off to a great start, and it’s good to know

•7 that long after National Nutrition Month is over, our Nutrition Guide Program will continue to help patrons improve the nutritional quality of their diets, and meet their health and wellness needs” Harris said.

Visit www.commissaries. com to learn more about the Defense Commissary Agency and also check out DeCA’s Facebook page, www.facebook.com/ YourCommissary.