Southernmost Flyer March 24, 2017

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Eye on the Fleet

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Off-time and online - Sailors still represent the Navy From NAS Key West Public Affairs

(March 19, 2017) YN3 Aline Nordelus paints a mural for the training department aboard the aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69). The ship is conducting aircraft carrier qualifications during the sustainment phase of the Optimized Fleet Response Plan.

U.S. Navy photo by MC3 Christopher Michaels

inside: GET SMART College fair . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 GOING ASHORE Henson retires . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 CELEBRATING Women’s history . . . . . . . . . . 7 TOP OF PAGE ONE: A U.S. Navy F/A-18E Super Hornet with Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 122, performs a tactical demonstration of the aircraft’s high speed maneuverability and low speed handling characteristics during the 2017 Yuma Airshow at Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Arizona.

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n light of the recent scandal involving inappropriate photos of female Marines posted on social media sites, the Navy is reminding Sailors that when they are online they should always adhere to the core values of honor, courage and commitment.

“Lack of respect for the dignity and humanity

of fellow members of the Department of Defense is unacceptable and counter to unit cohesion,” Secretary of Defense James Mattis - a retired Marine - told “All Hands Magazine.” “We will not excuse or tolerate such behavior if we are to uphold our values and maintain our ability to defeat the enemy on the battlefield.”

That message was reiterated by Naval Air Station Key West Commanding

Women remain part of the Navy’s history

Officer Capt. Bobby Baker during his weekly “Morning Magazine” radio interview Tuesday with Bill Becker on U.S. 1 Radio.

“It’s wrong for anyone, especially for a service member, to put another service member in that position,” Baker said as he discussed the online misconduct.

“It’s all about respect,” he continued. “If you lose respect for a shipmate, for your fellow Sailor or your

fellow Marine, it’s disastrous for a war-fighting mission.”

The Navy defines online conduct as the use of electronic communications in an official or personal capacity that is consistent with the Navy’s core values and standards. It is important that all Sailors know that when online, whether on a social media platform, using a mobile app, or sending text messages, they rep-

resent the Navy.

Any behavior that undermines the dignity and respect of Sailors and civilians isn’t consistent with those values. Behaviors such as bullying, hazing, harassment, stalking, discrimination or retaliation negatively impacts our warfighting ability regardless if it happens in person or online. see online page 3

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aval Air Station Key West is nearing the end of its Women’s History Month celebration.

Women have had a presence in the Navy since the establishment of the Navy Nurse Corps in 1908. Today, women make up not only medical corps but every existing rate to the tune of 19 percent.

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U.S. Navy photo by MC2 Cody Babin

B-1B Lancer from the Air Force’s 9th Bomb Squadron, out of Dyess Air Force Base, Abilene, Texas, arrives at Naval Air Station Key West’s Boca Chica Field Wednesday. The squadron is here supporting Joint Interagency Task Force South. This is their third visit here.

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W March 24 1903 - Adm. George Dewey is commissioned Admiral of the Navy, the only person to hold this rank.

March 25 2007 - Congress designates March 25 each year as National Medal of Honor Day. The first Medal of Honor was presented in on this day in 1863.

hat is the difference between owning an original piece of art or creation versus owning a replica of that piece? To some it doesn’t really make much difference but for others the original has the authenticity some people seek.

Last week my nephew and his college roommates came in for a spring break visit and we had a discussion about authenticity. It seems that our current generation of young tries very hard to be authentic but is challenged to put in the hard work or effort to become that original master-

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piece.

I once read a story about a man who thought he had an original Vincent Van Gogh but later learned he only had a replica of the original painting. He felt deceived and disappointed that for years he CHAPLAIN'S thought he had CORNER an original Van Gogh. The painting had lost a lot of its meaning to this man because it no longer had the authenticity NAS Key West Command Chaplain he sought.

Maybe you are Lt. one of those seekScott Mason ing authenticity or looking for authentic relationships. Either way we must remind ourselves

that an original masterpiece is not created overnight. Whatever authenticity you are looking for just remember Ephesians 2:10 “For we are God’s handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do.”

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 305-292-8788, Coast Guard Sector Key West.

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1942 - During World War II, Adm. Ernest King becomes Chief of Naval Operations and also Commander, U.S. Fleet, holding both positions through the rest of the war.

March 27 1794 - President George Washington signs “An act to provide a naval armament” authorizing the construction of six frigates.

March 28 1991 - The first Navy carrier battle groups return to the U.S. following action during Operation Desert Shield and Desert Storm.

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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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1985 - The Navy awards a contract to the McDonnell Douglas Corporation for development of night attack capabilities for the F/A-18 Hornet.

1973 - USS Forrestal (CVA 59) and Sixth Fleet ships provided aid to Tunisia following a disastrous flood.

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U.S. Navy photo by Jolene Scholl

aint Leo University Director Alaina Plowdrey, left, and Academic Advisor/Profess Cheryl Lentes share information with LSSA San Kha and LSSA Elizabeth Braxton Wednesday at the Navy College Program Education Fair on Boca Chica Field. Representatives from 14 colleges and universities were available to answer questions about their programs.

he contact information for Naval Air Station Key West’s assistant Natural Resource Manager Shelby Graham was incorrectly reported in the March 17 issue of the Southernmost Flyer. The correct email is Shelby. graham.ctr@navy.mil and her phone number is 305-293 -2881.

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Relief society fundraiser The Navy/Marine Corps Relief Society drive is now underway and volunteers are planning two car washes in April to raise funds for the program. One-hundred percent of NMCRS funds are used support Sailors, Marines and their families.

The car washes, which will be at the Public Works vehicle wash rack, Bldg. A-4002, Boca Chica Field, are set for 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. April 6 and 20. The wash rack is east of the NEX mini-mart.

If you are in need of a donation form, or would like to volunteer to participate in NMCRS fundraisers, email AE1 Aldo Dejesus, aldo.dejesussilva@navy.mil, or MAC Christie Kehm, christie.kehm@navy.mil.

CPO 5K Run Celebrate the Chief Petty Officers 124th birthday with a 5K run Tuesday from 7:30 - 9:30 a.m., starting at the CPO mess parking lot on Boca Chica Field. Registration forms are available at the Boca Chica Fitness Center and completed forms can be dropped off at the fitness center or the CPO mess. For more information call CMC Friedlander at 305-293-2744. see Briefly page 8

Job Title: Security Hometown: Magnolia, Delaware Prior Duty Stations: Souda Bay, Greece Most Interesting Experience: Kayaking, fishing, snorkeling and swimming.

Future Plans: Earn an emergency management degree and work for a state or county.

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give for joining the Navy are as varied as the rates they fill.

“I joined the military mainly to go to school and travel,” said Retired ACC Tonya Henson. “I enjoyed my job so much that I just kept reenlisting, and it became 20 years.”

Henson retired after 20 years of service March 17, and had served at NAS Key West as the air traffic control training chief.

“The Navy is 100 percent different even from when I joined,” said Henson. “They have started caring about not only the mission but also Sailors themselves.”

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“We take it very seriously - harassing, bullying or stalking anyone online or in person,” said Baker. “We’re holding folks accountable if they behave inappropriately. There is zero tolerance.’

The Navy has issued the following guidance: • When online and in social media, consider what is being communicated and how it might be perceived.

• Create or share content that is consistent with Navy values and only post or share if messages or content demonstrate dignity and respect for self and others.

• Furthermore, explicit images taken without consent, or posted online without consent may constitute violations of the

U.S. Navy photo by Jolene Scholl

MM2 Mariella Sanchez, Port Operations lead scheduling petty officer, shares information with MM3 Caylin Jones, a Port Ops boat engineer this week at the Mole Pier. As of 2016, all Navy rates are open to women. who works in the Navy career counselor’s office, also recounted her ongoing Navy experience.

“Being overseas and being away from family have been my biggest challenges,” said

Fernandez. “Women are just as good, if not better at all of the challenges in the Navy than a guy.”

In 2016 the Department of Defense opened up every rate to women. The SEALs

have been open for female Sailors since March 2016.

“Don’t think of yourself as just a woman,” said Henson.

“You’re a Sailor like everyone else, don’t worry about the labels.”

Uniform Code of Military Justice.

• Social media platforms can be a positive tool for assisting individuals with similar interests connect and interact. Sailors should take care to ensure they are not participating in online or social media groups that do not reflect Navy values, including groups that post graphic, obscene, explicit or racial comments, or groups posting comments that are abusive, hateful and vindictive, or intended to defame anyone or any organization.

Any Sailor or member of the Navy community who experiences or witnesses incidents of improper online behavior should report it to their chain of command or the Fleet and Family Support Center.

The Naval Criminal Investigative Service is also

encouraging anyone with direct knowledge of criminal activity to contact them via text, web or smartphone app. www.ncis.navy.mil/ reportacrime .

“Toxic behaviors ... at work, at home, or on the internet, eat away at team cohesion and erode trust.

Toxic behaviors cause us to

hesitate, to second guess, to look over our shoulders instead of moving together at full speed. Toxic behaviors make us weaker; they cede advantage to the enemy. They have no place in our Navy,” Chief of Naval Operations Adm. John Richardson said in a statement.

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MWR Update Youth Fest April is the Month of the Military Child and NAS Key West is celebrating with the annual Youth Fest from 2 -5 p.m. April 8 at Sigsbee Park.

The children of NAS Key West will perform alongside the Florida Key’s Hip Hop & Groovy Dance group.

ABSOLOOT, the motivational rapper, will put on a show for everyone. The event, for eligible MWR patrons, includes food, entertainment and activities.

The Home Depot will sponsor a workshop and MWR will have the stress relieving Car Smash.

Event sponsors making the event possible are @ABSOLOOT, USAA, Florida Keys Community College, Home Depot, Fury Water Adventures, Waste Management, Sparkling Ice, Military Affairs Committee, Navy League Key West Council, Southernmost VFW Post 1139 and the NAS Key West Chief Petty Officers Association. Sponsorship does not imply Federal endorsement of product or service.

College workshop MWR is offering a college/financial aid workshop at 5 p.m. Tuesday in the Sigsbee Community Center.

The workshop is for those who want more information about attending college.

There will be resources for tutoring and scholarships, as well as information regarding financial aid, degrees and timelines. Two

college representatives will performance visit www. be available to field ques- disneyonice.com/worlds-ofenchantment. tions.

This workshop is open to high school students as well Navigator’s hours as adults who are considerTemporary hours are in ing going back to college.

For more information visit www.

NavyMWRKeyWest.com/ events, call 305-393-9510 or email dawn.m.mills@ navy.mil.

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.

Thursday: Cooking Class in the Barracks at 5 p.m.

Disney on Ice MWR is providing transportation to the BB&T Center in Sunrise, Florida, to watch the Disney on Ice performance of Worlds of Enchantment on April 2.

The cost is $40 per person; ticket and transportation are included.

Seats are located in section 116, Row 25, Seats 5 - 14. Ticket availability is limited tickets. Departure is from the Sigsbee Community Center at 8 a.m.

To register, provide payment in full at the Community Recreation Ticket Office on Sigsbee Park - deadline to sign up is April 1 at 1 p.m. For more information about the

effect at Navigator’s Bar: 305-293-2468.

Sunday - 11 a.m. - 5 p.m.

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

Friday - Saturday: 11 a.m.

The Beach Patio Rec- 9 p.m. reation Center offers movie For more information, call premieres on Fridays at 6

p.m. and Saturdays at 1 p.m. Note that the facility is only open to patrons18 and older after 4 p.m. daily.

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

Saturday: “Sing,” rated PG, at 1 p.m.

Saturday: “Van Wilder,” rated R, at 6 p.m.

Self defense class 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.For more information, call 305293-4173.

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

County fair MWR is providing transportation to the Miami-Date County Fair and Exposition Saturday 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.

Bowling Center 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.

To book an event or party, call 305293-2976.

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Active and retired chiefs line up to ACC Tonya Henson as she is ‘piped ashore’ after her retirement ceremony March 17 at Boca Chica Field.

‘Fair Winds, Following Seas’ ACC Henson

ashore for the last time March 17 following her retirement ceremony on ir Traffic Control Boca Chica Field.

Training Officer ACC Henson, who arrived here Tonya Henson was piped in January 2013, was active From NAS Key West Public Affairs

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Henson salutes before accepting ‘Old Glory.’ She presented the flag to her mother.

in NAS organizations and the Chief Petty Officers Retired ACCM Torrence Kelly was the guest speaker and remiMess, and retired after 20 nisced on Henson’s career. years of service. A Texas native, Henson arrived at NAS in January 2013.

Members of the Chief Petty Officers Mess, ACC Kevin Buchanan, left, and ACC Joe Hernandez, present a shadow box to Henson during the retirement ceremony.

Naval Air Station Key West Commanding Officer Capt. Bobby Baker presents the Fleet Reserve Certificate to Henson, marking the end of her 20-year career.

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5K, exhibit focus on health, Women’s History Month

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aval Air Station Key West’s chief petty officers showed “how we roll” at Friday’s Women’s History Month 5K on Boca Chica

Field, not only as participants but as cheerleaders as other runners completed the course.

The event, organized

by NAS Key West’s Multicultural Heritage Committee, included a health promotions exhib-

it at Boca Chica Fitness Center.

MHC’s ABE1 Ashawn Robertson led the planning for the celebration and credited Naval Branch Health Clinic Key West, Morale, Welfare and Recreation, and Certified

Fitness Leaders for providing support.

Fifty service members and civilians attended the exhibit and 30 participated in the 5K, including runners from NBHC and Joint Interagency Task Force South.

In left photo, Ground Electronics had a good showing at the run, with, from left, ET2 Andrew Hart, ET2 J.P. Thornton, and ET2 Shawn Hall. Ground Electronics’ ET3 Michael Cunnane, above, was the first-place runner, coming in at just over 22 minutes.

U.S. Navy photo by HMC Marcus Garcia

AZC Amy Santos, VFC-111, above, was the first female runner to complete the 5K Friday on Boca Chica Field.

Sailors and civilians viewed history and health promotions exhibits at the Boca Chica Fitness Center before the 5K run.

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NEX appreciation The Sigsbee Park Navy Exchange hosts Customer Appreciation Day from 11 a.m.

- 2 p.m. April 1. The event includes a free cookout courtesy of Enterprise Rent-ACar, food tasting with Kermit of Kermit’s Key West Key Lime Shoppe, raffles and photos with the Easter Bunny. For more information, call 305-292-7200.

Coast Guard Ball The Florida Keys 2017 Coast Guard Ball is May 6 at the Key West Marriott Beachside, 3841 N. Roosevelt Blvd. The annual ball runs from 6:30 - 10 p.m. Rear

Adm. Scott Buschman, formerly commanding officer of Sector Key West, is the guest speaker. Tickets are $35 for E6 and below; $50 for E7 - O3, DOD employees, civilians, retirees and Coast Guard auxiliary; and $60 for 04 and above.For more information, or to reserve tickets, email one of the following contacts: joshua.a.herrador@ uscg.mil; william.a.iozzino@uscg.mil; ron.j.elliott@uscg.mil and ivette.donohue@uscg.mil.

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.

For information, call MAC Christie Kehm, 484-809-1562.

The Florida Keys 2017 Coast Guard Ball

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.

FOR SALE 2006/07 Wildwood Forest River Toyhauler 37’, 5th Wheel, two tip-outs, 12’ garage. Onboard generator. Fully self-contained.

Stored on Fleming Key. $15,000. Call or text Adrian or Tiffany Hunt at 843-3127853 to schedule a showing.

2012 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 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.

Preference is given to active duty/retired military and their dependents. We offer competitive wages, an excellent employee discount program, seasonal bonuses and a great working environment. Our primary requirement is a cando, want-to-please attitude with a smile. For information, call Jeff at 305-7453500 or stop by and pick up an application.

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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

Come join us as we celebrate this year’s theme “CG History” Over 226 years of excellence, molded from four branches of service, Revenue Cutter Service, Life Saving Service, Steamboat Inspection Service, and Light House Service to create today’s Coast Guard.

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.

Location When: Saturday, 6 May 2017 Time: 6:30pm – 10pm Location: Key West Marriott Beachside 3841 N. Roosevelt Blvd, Key West The Key West Marriott Beachside is offering reduced room rates (per diem) of $204. Reservations must be made with Maydel Rich (group coordinator) NLT Friday 21 April 2017.

Contact number is 305-296-8100 ext 6136.

Guest Speaker RADM S. Buschman, Commander Seventh CG District

Attire Officers: Dinner Dress White Jacket (O4 & above) Dinner Dress White (CWO – O3) CG Enlisted: Dinner Dress Blue Other Military: Dinner Dress White Equivalent Civilian: Formal Black Tie

Child Care The CDC on Sigsbee will be open from 1730 – 2300 at a cost of $4 per child, per hour. You must sign up (need head count) NLT 28 April 2017. If you normally do not use the CDC you must register your child prior to signing up. CDC can be reached at 305-293-4498.

POC for Ticket Sales LT J. Herrador, 305-292-7537, Joshua.A.Herrador@uscg.mil CWO W. Iozzino, 305-292-7506, William.A.Iozzino@uscg.mil CWO R. Elliott, 305-292-8787, Ron.J.Elliott@uscg.mil Ms. I. Donohue, 305-295-1442, Ivette.Donohue@uscg.mil

Deadline to purchase tickets is 1 May 2017

Ticket Prices

E6 & Below E7 – O3 Fed Gov’t Employees, Retirees, CG Aux, and Civilians O4 & Above

$35 $50 $60