Southernmost Flyer March 31, 2017

FRIDAY, MARCH 31, 2017

Eye on the Fleet

Marine Base Hawaii

VOL. 17 NO. 13

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Local dentists accepting new Tricare contract (March 23, 2017) HM3 Joshua Zamber, assigned to Bravo Company, 1st Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, builds confidence being underwater before using an emergency breathing system during helicopter underwater egress training at the pool aboard Marine Corps Base Hawaii. The purpose of the training is to prepare service members for an emergency exit in the event of a crash landing into water.

U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Matthew Kirk

inside: REMEMBER MWD Hopski . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 IN MEMORIAM Deputy Chief Hadlock. . . . . 3 CADETS VISIT Navy up close . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 TOP OF PAGE ONE: An MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter, from the ‘Eightballers’ of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 8, conducts a vertical replenishment-at-sea with the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68).

Happy birthday, chiefs!

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s of May 1, the contractor for TRICARE’s dental program is United Concordia.

This voluntary program is available to families of active duty and families of National Guard/Reserve.

United Concordia includes a network of newly-enrolled participating dentists in Key West, who accept the plan.

“We’ve seen a significant recent increase in local dentists who accept United Concordia TRICARE dental program,” said Naval Branch Health Clinic Key West Officer in Charge Cmdr. Duneley Rochino.

National Guard/Reserves are eligible when they’re not on active duty or covered by the Transitional Assistance Management Program, at which time they receive active duty dental benefits.

Information about the dental program and enrollment is available at https://tricare.mil/tdp.

Beneficiaries can find a dentist by zip code at https:// www.uccitdp.com/. Anyone having difficulty finding a dentist can call United Concordia customer service at 844-653-4061.

aval Air Station Key West Command Master Chief Lee Friedlander, right, and OSC Joshua Beekman cut a birthday cake celebrating the chief petty officers’ 124th birthday Thursday at Boca Chica Field. The cake-cutting followed a ‘Burger Burn’ - a meet-thechiefs luncheon - at the chiefs mess. The event capped a week-long celebration that included sports challenges. See more on page 6-7.

U.S. Navy photo by MC2 Cody Babin

Child care to rec aide - MWR seeks to fill 84 vacant positions

By Jolene Scholl Southernmost Flyer

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he federal hiring freeze enacted in January, along with the transitory nature of Key West, have resulted in 84 vacancies at Naval Air Station Key West’s Morale, Welfare and Recreation.

“The hiring freeze prevented us from filling vacancies as they became

open over the past couple of months,” said Tim Campbell, MWR director.

“Some vacancies result as military permanent change of station moves occur, but generally we experience high turnover in some positions because our local population is often transient.”

Positions are currently available in child care, food service, housekeeping, recreation and mainte-

nance, according to Human Resources Director Connie Odani. Flex, part and fulltime positions are available.

MWR is now able to hire after going through a waiver process with Commander, Navy Installations Command.

“We have requested and received waivers for positions that are currently vacant and will continue to

request waivers as vacancies occur,” Odani said.

MWR provides services essential in supporting military members and the military mission, including childcare services through the Child and Youth Programs, berthing for detachments through Navy Gateway Inns and Suites, and physical readiness see jobs page 8

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Who is my neighbor?

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March 31 1992 - USS Missouri (BB 63), the last active American battleship, is decommissioned. “Mighty Mo” was commissioned in June 1944 and was the site of the Japanese surrender Sept. 2, 1945.

April 1 1893 - Navy General Order 409 establishes the rank of chief petty officer.

April 2 1951 - Two F9F-2B Panthers, each loaded with bombs, are catapulted from USS Princeton (CV 37) for an attack near Songjin, North Korea. This was the first mission using jet fighters as bombers.

April 3 1942 - Admiral Chester Nimitz, is named commander-in-chief, Pacific Ocean.

April 4 1949 - The North Atlantic Treaty is signed in Washington, D.C., establishing the North Atlantic Treaty Organization.

April 5 1961 - A fire-fighting party from USS Prichett (DD 561) boards the burning Chinese tanker Kwang Lung at Kaohsiung Harbor, Taiwan, and extinguishes the fire before it spreads to a million gallons of gasoline.

April 6 1917 - Following the sinking of U.S. merchant vessels by German U-boats, the U.S. declares war on Germany, entering World War.

here was a mother in the grocery store trying to grab what she could while she had one child trying to climb out of the grocery cart and carried an infant in her arms. She was hoping she could get a few groceries before the baby woke up for her next meal.

Her oldest held on tightly to the side of the cart while trying his best not to get distracted by all the colorful objects he passed as his mother was checking off the items she needed.

They had only made it through part of the produce department when the mother grabbed a few oranges. As she was putting them in the bag the pile of fruit decided to continue in an avalanche to the floor.

Of course, this disruption caused the couple by her to look over to see what was going on. I would like to say that this couple came to this young mother’s rescue but instead they looked down at the oranges, looked over at the mother, mumbled a few words while shaking their heads and walked off.

This past Friday my family went to see our oldest son participate in his high school track meet. There were a group of local high school students sitting in

the stands watching the different events.

One of the visiting schools had a young lady who was participating in the 100-yard hurdles.

Toward the end of the race she tripped over the last three hurdles falling to the ground but she picked herself back up every time and finished the race.

I would like to say that some of CHAPLAIN'S CORNER those students in the stands cheered for her as she persevered and finished the race but instead a large group of NAS Key West students began Command Chaplain to laugh abruptly Lt. and point at the Scott Mason young lady as she walked off the track.

Stories like these remind me of the parable in the Bible about the Good Samaritan. In Luke 10:25-37, Jesus tells us a didactic story about a man who was beaten, stripped of his clothing and left half dead on the side of the road. This man was passed by and avoided by a priest and a Levite. Finally, a Samaritan comes upon him and helps the injured man.

What really sticks out in this story is that Jews and Samaritans despised each other, yet this Samaritan still stopped to help this stranger. Jesus shared this story in response to

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A1 Justin Sosa is shown with Military Working Dog Hopski in this undated photo taken at Naval Air Station Key West’s Boca Chica Field. Sosa and Hopski were paired up at NAS Key West and served a tour in Afghanistan. Sosa adopted Hopski three years ago. On Tuesday Sosa, now stationed in Hawaii, posted on social media that Hopski had ‘crossed the rainbow bridge.’

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a question that was directed to him by a lawyer: “And who is my neighbor?”

The first two stories shared above seem benign compared to the parable told in the Bible.

Yet the lesson still applies when we must consider “who is my neighbor?”

Your neighbor is not just the person that lives next to you, it’s not just the person you know and it’s not just the people that look like you or speak the same language as you.

We are to love everyone as our neighbor. I know that sometimes it’s just easier to pretend like we don’t see the “beaten traveler” on the ground - for whatever reason - but as humans we have been created to love one another.

So, the next time you think you are too busy, too tired, or you don’t know the person remember God commands us to love one another just as He has loved us.

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.

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A Navy classroom

In memoriam, Richard Hadlock

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Deputy Chief Richard Hadlock receives a certificate in 2010 recognizing 20 years of service from former Commanding Officer Capt. Patrick Lefere.

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aval Air Station Key West Fire and Emergency Services Deputy Chief Richard Hadlock was found deceased at his home Wednesday.

Authorities say he died of natural causes.

Hadlock entered the civil service as a firefighter Sept. 19, 1994, and was promoted to deputy chief Sept. 30, 2007. Hadlock was a Navy veteran, serving on active duty from 1987 - 1991.

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U.S. Navy photo by Jolene Scholl

t. Ryan Pfeiffer, a pilot with the Sun Downers of Fighter Squadron Composite (VFC) 111, discusses the F-5N Tiger with Naval Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps cadets Thursday from Ridgeview High School, Orange Park, Florida. The cadets also met with Naval Air Station Key West’s Search and Rescue team, learning more about career opportunities in the Navy.

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ASIST training offered

Job Title: Security Hometown: Kokomo, Indiana Prior Duty Stations: USS Enterprise (CVN 65), NSA Bahrain, NB Coronado, MSRON Five Hobbies: Outdoor activities, sports.

Future Plans: Finish my degree in business management.

MA2 Zachary Green

Key West Chaplain’s Office by calling sussilva@navy.mil, or MAC Christie 305-293-2318 or emailing leonel.tor- Kehm, christie.kehm@navy.mil.

Naval Air Station Key West’s rente@navy.mil.

Religious Ministries Department NEX appreciation hosts Applied Suicide Intervention Relief society fundraiser Skills Training April 19 - 20 at Boca The Sigsbee Park Navy Exchange Chica Field.

The Navy/Marine Corps Relief hosts Customer Appreciation Day The ASIST workshop meets from 8 Society drive is now underway and from 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. Saturday. The a.m. - 4 p.m. in Bldg. A-718 classroom. volunteers are planning two car event includes a free cookout courtesy Seven seats are available. washes in April to raise funds for of Enterprise Rent-A-Car, food tastASIST is an award-winning two- the program. One-hundred percent ing with Kermit of Kermit’s Key West day interactive workshop that pre- of NMCRS funds are used support Key Lime Shoppe, raffles and photos pares caregivers to provide life-assist- Sailors, Marines and their families. with the Easter Bunny. For more ing suicide first-aid intervention The car washes, which will be at information, call 305-292-7200. using the Pathway for Assisting Life the Public Works vehicle wash rack, model. Research shows that ASIST Bldg. A-4002, Boca Chica Field, are Boating course provides long-term financial benefit to set for 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. April 6 and communities and that ASIST-trained 20. The wash rack is east of the NEX The Key West Sail and Power caregivers help at-risk people feel less mini-mart.

Squadron is offering the “America’s suicidal and more hopeful.

If you are in need of a donation Boating Course” Saturday and The program is open to active form, or would like to volunteer to Sunday at the Key West Sail and duty, Reserves, dependents and DOD participate in NMCRS fundraisers, employees. Register with the NAS email AE1 Aldo Dejesus, aldo.dejesee Briefly page 5

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MWR Update Flea market set Navy community recreation is hosting a flea market April 15 at Sigsbee field on Sigsbee Park. The cost is $3 per table (chairs are included). To register, provide payment at the community recreation ticket office on Sigsbee Park. A limited number of tables will be available for walk-ins; the cost for walk ins is $5 per table.

For more information, call Cindy Paynter at 305293-4432. All MWR events are open to active duty, retirees, their dependents and DOD civilians with valid military ID/CAC cards.

Aqua fit class The Trumbo Pool is offering free AquaFit water aerobics classes every Wednesday, Thursday & Friday from 11 a.m. – noon. Unattended children are prohibited. Classes are free and registration is not required. For information call 305-293-4324.

Navigator’s hours change 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 continues to be open regular hours from 7 a.m. - 7 p.m. and will provide non-alcoholic beverages during the hours the bar is closed.

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 (14 - 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

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 see MWR page 5

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to the closed Liberty Group. For additional information email naskwliberty@gmail.com.

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. 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.

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Power Squadron, 5205 College Road. The course runs 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Saturday and 8 a.m. - noon Sunday.

The ABC course provides the boater a Florida State Boater’s ID card, which is required for anyone born after Jan. 1, 1988, to operate a boat of 10 horse power or more.

The $60 fee covers the cost of the materials; a family member willing to share materials can register for $15. For information, call Vince Melendy at (305) 296-1126. More information and registration is posted at www.usps.org/ keywest.

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, former commander 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.

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NAS Key West celebrates 124th chief birthday

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aval Air Station Key West celebrated the 124th Chief Petty Officer birthday with a week’s worth of events and activities.

On Monday the chiefs hosted a “Goat Locker Challenge,” that included an anchor pull, flipper run, trike obstacle course, and a sit-up/push-up competition. Tuesday, the chiefs organized a 5-kilometer run, and on Thursday held a “Lunch with the Chiefs” at the mess.

The week was organized by NAS Key West’s newest TRIAD member, Command Master Chief Lee Friedlander.

“The events were organized in an effort to highlight leadership and build decorum between Sailors,” said Friedlander, who is no stranger to celebrating this milestone at this magnitude. He has organized similar activities at previous commands.

“I decided to engage chiefs and Sailors in a nonworking environment,” said Friedlander. “These activities build camaraderie as well as show chiefs in a different light.”

U.S. Navy photos by MC2 Cody Babin

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through fitness programs.

A non-appropriated fund program, MWR receives limited government funds to support the mission essential programs. Other recreational programs, like the family activities and

special events, are supported through fees generated through such programs as Navy Getaways vacation rentals and campground, the marinas and Airlanes bowling center.

The pay is competitive, Odani noted, and all regular full-time positions come with benefits.

“The average pay range

for most entry level positions averages between $12 - $15 per hour,” she noted.

Anyone interested in applying for a position should visit www.navymwrkeywest.com.

“Our job vacancies, applications and information on how to apply are available at that website,” Odani said.

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 305797-1810.

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.

FOR SALE 2006/07 Wildwood Forest River Toyhauler 37’, 5th Wheel, two tipouts, 12’ garage. Onboard generator. Fully self-contained. Stored on Fleming Key. $15,000. Call or text Adrian or Tiffany Hunt at 843-312-7853 to schedule a showing.

time 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 can-do, want-to-please attitude with a smile. For information, call Jeff at 305-745-3500 or stop by and pick up an application.

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

Email robert.calabro@ navy.mil.

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.

HELP WANTED Hog’s Breath Clothing Company seeks a part-

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 305293-2627. 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 info, call 305-293-2425.