Southernmost Flyer May 26, 2017

FRIDAY, MAY 26, 2017

Eye on the Fleet

Coronado, california

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WWW.CNIC.NAVY.MIL/KEYWEST NAVAL AIR STATION KEY WEST, FLORIDA

NOAA predicts above average hurricane season (May 22, 2017) Basic Underwater Demolition/ SEAL students conduct inflatable boat small surf passage training. The training takes place at the Naval Special Warfare Basic Training Command in Coronado.

U.S. Navy photo by MC1 Lawrence Davis

inside: SUMMER SAFETY Stand-down reminder. . . . . 3 HURRICANE PREP Season starts June 1. . . . 4, 5 MULTIVITAMINS Ask the Doc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 MEMORIAL DAY SERVICES Navy League Key West Council: 9 a.m. at the Maine Memorial, Key West Cemetery American Legion Post 28: 11 a.m., at the Southern Keys Cemetery, Big Coppitt Key. TOP OF PAGE ONE: Aircrew from Fleet Logistics Support Squadron FiftyEight (VR) 58, from Naval Air Station Jacksonville deliver pallets of water at Boca Chica Field Oct. 26, 2005, as part of recovery efforts after Hurricane Wilma.

Roll call

From NOAA public affairs

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orecasters at National Oceanic Atmospheric Administration’s Climate Prediction Center say the Atlantic could see another above-normal hurricane season this year.

For the upcoming Atlantic hurricane season, which runs from June 1 - Nov. 30, forecasters predict a 45 percent chance of an above-normal season, a 35 percent chance of a near-normal season, and only a 20 percent chance of a below-normal season.

Forecasters predict a 70 percent likelihood of 11 to 17 named storms (winds of 39 mph or higher), of which five - nine could become hurricanes (winds of 74 mph or higher), including two - four major hurricanes (Category 3, 4 or 5; winds of 111 mph or higher). An average season produces 12 named storms of which six become hurricanes, including three major hurricanes.

These numbers include Tropical Storm Arlene, a rare pre-season storm that formed over the eastern see noaa page 8

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U.S. Navy photo by MC2 Cody Babin

ets line up on the fighter ramp at Boca Chica Field as squadrons with Carrier Air Wing 1 from Oceana, Virginia, are here for pre-deployment training. Squadrons include F-18 Hornets and Super Hornets, and E-2 Hawkeyes.

Hurricane guidelines apply to campground, marinas From NAS Key West Public Affairs

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aval Air Station Key West’s Morale, Welfare and Recreation Department provides programs and activities through a variety of facilities on base.

Some of those facilities include campgrounds for vacationing and transitory visitors, as well as storage space for boats, recreational vehicles and trailers owned by military and DOD civil-

ians.

During hurricane season, those patrons are also subject to early evacuation once an order is called.

“The commanding officer may direct the evacuation, and that may occur whether or not an evacuation is planned for base personnel,” said MWR Director Tim Campbell.

Additionally, Boca Chica Marina, which is home to boating residents, may also be subject to evacuation depending on the weather

forecast, he added.

It’s important to get oversized vehicles like RVs and trailers out of the Keys before winds increase, because once winds hit 35 miles per hour it is unsafe for them to travel over bridges, Campbell said.

The Navy Getaways Campground at Sigsbee Park is open year-round.

During season, Oct. 1 - April 30, MWR also opens camp sites on Trumbo Point.

Leaving an RV, camper or trailer behind isn’t allowed

if an evacuation order is given.

“MWR is not responsible for storing any tent, recreational vehicle, trailer or fifth-wheel because of an evacuation order,” Campbell said. “The patron is held solely responsible for evacuating their own personal items.”

The evacuation order also applies to the short-term storage sites provided by MWR. see mwr page 5

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Memorial Day

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May 26 1990 - USS Beaufort (ATS 2) rescues 24 Vietnamese refugees in the South China Sea.

May 27 1919 - The crew of the Curtiss flying boat NC-4 arrives at Lisbon, Portugal for a stop during its transatlantic flight to Portsmouth, England, arriving May 31.

May 28 1980 - Fifty-five women become the first female graduates of the U.S. Naval Academy.

May 29 2004 - USS Pinckney (DDG 91) is commissioned at Naval Construction Battalion Center Port Hueneme, California.

May 30 1998 - USS Pearl Harbor (LSD 52) is commissioned in San Diego.

May 31 1900 - Sailors and Marines from USS Newark (C 1) and USS Oregon (BB 3) arrive at Peking (now known as Beijing), China, to protect U.S. and foreign diplomatic legations during the Boxer Rebellion.

June 1 1939 - Capt. Hollis Cooley, director of the Naval Research Laboratory, proposes research in atomic energy for future use in nuclear powered submarine.

emorial Day, which was originally called Decoration Day, is observed this coming Monday.

When this day originated it was to honor Union Soldiers who had died during the American Civil War. It wasn’t until after World War I that it was extended to all men and women who had died during any war or military action while serving the Armed Forces.

The day was not about celebrating the death of those men and women but remembering that they had made the ultimate sacrifice for their country.

Many Memorial Day traditions, like a community parade, have gone by the wayside but at Arlington National Cemetery traditions stand steadfast..

On the Thursday before Memorial Day, Soldiers from the 3rd Infantry Division place American flags on each of the more than 260,000 graves of the fallen buried there. They have done so since the 1950s. During the weekend, they patrol the cemetery around-the-clock to make sure each flag remains.

Then on Memorial Day, thousands of people are there as the president or vice president lays a wreath at the Tomb of Unknown Soldier.

All Americans are encouraged to observe the day in a similar solitary fashion but sadly this day has become less about remembrance and more about a long weekend that kicks off the start of summer.

Like many of our other holidays the real meaning of that day has somewhat become lost to many. The past CHAPLAIN'S couple of years I CORNER have seen a few articles help others remember what Memorial Day is about and what not to do on that day.

NAS Key West Remember, this Command Chaplain is a day of reverLt. ence.

Scott Mason The list usually consists of these guidelines: • Don’t wish someone a “happy Memorial Day.” • Don’t thank current troops for their service.

• Don’t disregard the importance of this day.

• Don’t forget it exists.

• And most importantly, don’t let politics keep you from rendering respect.

You can find many lists of “what not to do” but I would like to leave you with a list of some ideas of what you could do on Memorial Day: • Participate in the national

“moment of remembrance.”

• Visit a cemetery and place flags or flowers on the graves of our fallen soldiers.

• Visit a memorial, like the Key West Cemetery’s Maine Memorial.

• Attend a Memorial Day service - there are two on Monday.

One is at 9 a.m. at the Maine Memorial in Key West and the second at 11 a.m. at the Southern Keys Cemetery on Big Coppitt.

• Fly the American Flag at your home.

I am sure there are other ideas out there. There will be a lot of things offered this weekend from special sales to cookouts galore.

Whatever it is you find yourself doing this Memorial Day, I challenge you to take some time out from the fun festivities to remember those that gave their lives for our country.

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.

Commanding Officer Capt. Bobby J. Baker Executive Officer Cmdr. Gregory Brotherton 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.

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.

Stay in the accountability loop - update your contact info From NAS Key West Public Affairs

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urricane season is here, and living in Key West means there is a possibility of having to evacuate at some point during the next six months. Given this, there are four mandated actions required for all DON personnel: Enrollment in

the Defense Travel System; obtaining a government travel charge card; updating your Navy Family Accountability and Assessment System account; and updating your Total Workforce Management System self-service account.

Navy Family Accountability and Assessment System is used to account for all personnel and their family members during

and after a natural disaster.

Updating NFAAS takes only a few minutes and can be accomplished at https://navyfamily.navy.mil. Log in using the sponsor’s SSN and date of birth, then click on the “My Info” tab. All information contained within is pulled from the Defense Enrollment Eligibility Reporting System database.

If your DEERS information is

inaccurate, you can update it on the NFAAS website or at the ID Card Office, located in Bldg.

A-324, Boca Chica Field. The ID Card Lab phone is 305-2932165 or 305-293-3778.

Defense Travel System is the electronic order writing system used when personnel go on official temporary duty travel or if see info page 4

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summer safety talk

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Holiday hours observed NAS Key West offices are closed Monday in observance of Memorial Day. Morale, Welfare and Recreation facilities also are closed except for the following: Fly Away Café at Navigator’s Bar, Boca Chica Marina: 7 a.m. - 7 p.m.; Navigator’s Bar: 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.; NGIS Front Desk: 24 hours; Sigsbee Marina: 7:45 a.m. - 5 p.m.; Trumbo Pool: noon - 5 p.m.; and vacation rentals: 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.

The Navy Exchange on Sigsbee Park and NEX minimarts on Trumbo Point and Boca Chica Field are open Memorial Day from 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. The Sigsbee Park Commissary is closed Mondays.

Tax-free holiday for hurricane prep Florida’s Hurricane Preparedness Tax Free Holiday is scheduled for Monday through June 6. During the hurricane supply sales tax holiday, Floridians can purchase items to prepare for a hurricane, such as flashlights, batteries, weather radios, generators (up to $750) and other essential items.

St. Leo graduation set

Lt. Cmdr. Scott Mason, Naval Air Station Key West see Briefly page 8

Job Title: Helicopter maintenance Hometown: Reno, Nevada Prior Duty Stations: First duty station Hobbies: Sport, television and ping-pong.

Most Interesting Experience: Joining the Navy.

Future Plans: To go overseas.

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U.S. Navy photo by MC2 Cody Babin

aval Air Station Key West’s Safety Manager Ed Donohue presents a brief to Sailors and civilians during a safety stand-down at Boca Chica Field Tuesday. The presentation is part of the Navywide initiative to promote safety during the notoriously unsafe summer months, and includes information on safe boating, travel and holiday celebrations.

Clinic provides medical, dental information if evacuated

By Sandra McMurray

Naval Branch Health Clinic Key West

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ednesday is the start of hurricane season and now is the time to prepare for the possibility of health concerns during a hurricane evacuation.

What would you do if you or your family members were involved in a hurricane evacuation and required medical or dental treatment that could not wait until you returned to Key West? Become familiar with the following guidelines; they will ensure the best care for your family during an evacuation.

Be prepared - If you suspect that you will need prescription refills during an evacuation, we recommend obtaining refills at Naval

Branch Health Clinic Key West’s pharmacy before an evacuation. Avoid attempting last-minute refills.

Make a list of family medications and any allergies.

In the event of sheltering and/or evacuation, bring all prescription medications in their original bottles.

Ensure your Defense Enrollment Eligibility Reporting System (DEERS) account is up-to-date with your local address. An old address will affect any coverage in the event a waiver of PCM referral is issued.

Addresses can be updated at www.tricare.mil/deers, at the local RAPIDS/ID card office, 305-293-2165 or 305293-3778, or call 800-5389552.

For emergencies call 911 or go directly to the nearest civilian or military hospital

emergency room.

For non-emergent care, but a medical condition that can’t wait until you return to Key West, contact the Nurse Advise Line at 800-TRICARE (800-8742273) for triage advice.

If advised to seek care at a non-military facility, contact Humana Military Health Services customer service at 1-800-444-5445 to find the nearest network provider and verify authorization requirements.

Visit the TRICARE website at www.humana-military.com anytime for general information. Use of an urgent care facility or emergency room for routine care is not a covered benefit and you may be responsible to pay for services.

If a network provider prescribes you medication,

be sure to use a TRICARE network pharmacy. Call Express Scripts at 877-3631303 or visit www.expressscripts.com/TRICARE/ to locate the nearest network pharmacy. Be advised that co-payments will be charged for network pharmacy prescriptions for family members and retirees, and non-network pharmacies may charge full price.

When you return to Key West, call the clinic at 305-293-4834 if you have received medical care during evacuation. Retain any paperwork associated with your treatment. TRICARE Prime beneficiaries not enrolled at the clinic should contact their PCM. Non-TRICARE Prime patients should obtain medical care using the normal see Medical page 5

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there is a need to evacuate due to a natural disaster. All military personnel must be enrolled in DTS, or they will not receive reimbursement after an evacuation until enrollment is completed and DTS orders are written.

See your command/department DTS representative for enrollement information.

Government Travel Charge Card - all DON personnel are also mandated to have a GTCC, which is used to pay for essential needs such as gas for vehicles, food, lodging, tolls, rental car (if needed), and even withdrawing cash advances; however the cards cannot be used for non-essential items. All card transactions are recorded, and any fraudulent use is punishable under the UCMJ. Total Workforce Man-agement System - allmilitary and civilian personnel must update their TWMS information. This is where dependent information is pulled from to draft evacuation orders for family members of military and Navy civilian personnel. Make updates at https:// twms.nmci.navy.mil/selfservice.

Local hurricane veterans offer preparation tips for sheltering, evacuation From NAS Key West Public Affairs

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urricane season is underway this week and Sailors and their families need to be ready to weather the storm at home, in a shelter or in an evacuation site.

How can they be prepared? First and foremost be informed before, during and after a weather event.

Make a written family emergency plan and build

your emergency supply kits.

Visit www.ready.gov/hurricanes for emergency planning, templates and lists.

Here are a few tips from local veterans who have experienced hurricanes, most notably Dennis, Katrina, Rita and Wilma in hurricane season 2005: Make sure to keep your vehicle fuel tank full or near-full throughout the season. Fuel tankers travel to the Keys from the mainland, and Key West is the

end of the road. In high winds, fuel tankers won’t travel over the bridges, further limiting the fuel supply just at a time when people are preparing to evacuate.

Pack important personal and financial documents (printed copies or electronic copies that can be put on a durable storage media such as a thumb drive or CD), family photos and other irreplaceable items in plastic totes that are ready to pack into a vehicle and go

at a moment’s notice. In an evacuation, having the totes ready to go gives you time to prep your home inside and out for wind and possible flooding from a hurricane.

Notify friends and family beforehand that cell phone and internet services may be down or overwhelmed in the aftermath of a storm and hurricane. They shouldn’t attempt to call you; rather, make a plan how you will get information to a single contact outside the

area, who will post those updates via social media for all to see.

In a sheltering-at-home event, have supplies set aside - easily stored in plastic totes - that can last for at least seven days: Water - at least one gallon per person per day; food - nonperishable, including canned goods with low salt and high liquid content; kitchen implements, including a manual can opener; first aid kit and prescrip-

tion medications; personal sanitation supplies, such as Clorox, moist towelettes, paper towels and garbage bags; flashlights and a battery-powered radio NOAA information; extra batteries of various sizes and quantities; cash - at a minimum, $100 in small denominations; a tool kit; and if power is out for an extended period, a barbecue grill to cook food and boil water (be sure to keep propane tanks full during season).

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Emergency/ Weather Information Naval Air Station Key West: www.cnic.navy.mil/keywest www.facebook.com/naskeywest www.twitter.com/naskeywest NOAA/National Weather Service National Hurricane Center’s website: www. nhc.noaa.gov NWS Forecast Office Key West website: www.srh. noaa.gov/key/ NWS Key West Facebook: www.facebook.com/ NWSKeyWest/ City of Key West Website: www.cityofkeywest-fl.gov Facebook: www.facebook. com/CityofKeyWest/

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procedures as outlined for TRICARE Standard and TRICARE Extra programs.

For assistance, contact Humana Military Health Services at 800-444-5445.

For questions or concerns contact the clinic’s command duty officer, available 24/7, at 305-797-8008.

For evacuated active duty requiring dental care that can’t wait until returning to Key West, call United Concordia at 866-984-2337 and request a listing of

authorized dental providers in the evacuation area, or visit https://tricare.mil/ Dental.aspx. After a network dentist visit, call the clinic’s command duty officer at 305-797-8008 so your regular dentist can provide follow up care once you return to Key West.

Dependents and family members who require dental care that can’t wait until they return to Key West, call United Concordia at 844-653-4061 and request a listing of authorized dental providers for the area to which they’ve evacuated.

Dependents and fam-

ily members MUST be previously enrolled in the TRICARE Dental United Concordia Program to use this service. It is highly recommended to enroll before an evacuation. Learn more at https://tricare. mil/Dental.aspx. Keep all receipts and copies of paperwork associated with your care.

Retirees currently enrolled in the retiree dental program who may require dental care that can’t wait until returning to Key West, call Delta Dental of California, 1-888-8388737.

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“All short-term storages sites located on both Trumbo and Sigsbee also must be evacuated if a mandatory evacuation order is set forth by the commanding officer,” he said.

Patrons must check with the campground office before being allowed to return. The command’s priority will be the air field and family housing, before opening the campground.

Monroe County Website: www.monroecounty-fl.gov Facebook: www.facebook. com/floridakeyssheriff/ MWR also offers longterm storage at sites on Sigsbee Park, Trumbo Point and Boca Chica Field. Property in longterm storage isn’t subject to evacuation.

“However, it is the patrons responsibility if they choose to leave it in the storage area to make sure it is secure and that all loose objects are removed or secured,” Campbell said.

Call the campground at 305-293-4432, Sigsbee Marina at 305-293-4434, or Boca Chica Marina at 305-293-2402.

Monroe County Sheriff’s Office Website: www.keysso.net Facebook: www.facebook. com/floridakeyssheriff/ NOAA Weather Radio Lower Keys 162.400 MHz Upper Keys 162.450 MHz National Hurricane Center www.nhc.noaa.gov/ NAS Key West Quarterdeck Local - 305-293-2268 Navy Operational Support Center Orlando Toll-free 877-822-7213 or 877-221-9401

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MWR Update Theater camp This year’s Missoula Theater Camp is open to military and civilian DOD dependents, and it’s free.

The camp is for ages 5 (post-kindergarten) - 18 and runs from June 26 - 30. It is hosted by the Sigsbee Youth Center at the Sigsbee Recreation Center.

For more information, or to register, email Emily.niemczyk@navy.mil or call 305293-4437.

Turtle visit Join MWR June 3 for a

visit to the Marathon Turtle Hospital. Guests will take a guided tour of the hospital facilities and get a behindthe-scenes look at the rehabilitation area. Lunch will follow at a local restaurant.

Transportation costs $5 per person; departure is at 9:30 a.m. from the Sigsbee Community Center. The tour is from 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. The entry fee is $14 for 13 and older, $11 for children 4 - 12 and free for children 3 and under. To register, provide payment at the ticket office on Sigsbee Park. Call 305-563-0364 for additional details.

Child Care The Child & Youth Programs is offering additional child care through the “Give Parents a Break” program. The cost is $4 per child, per hour and each child must be pre-registered, including immunization records. Cancellations must be made before 8 a.m. on the day of child care to avoid paying for reserved time. For more information or to register call, 305293-4498 or visit the Child Development Center on Sigsbee Park.

June 16: 5:30 - 11:30 p.m.,

supporting Naval Branch Health Clinic Ball. Register

by June 14.

July 15: 9:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.

August 26: 9:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.

Self-defense class Don’t be a victim. Learn how to fight back in one of the self-defense seminars listed below. The instructor is Richard Thomas. Athletic attire recommended. 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

Ticket Office. Classes are at the Sigsbee Community Center.

Girl’s (10-14): June 6, with an overflow class on June 20.

Boy’s (10-14): July 11, with an overflow class on July 18.

Navigator’s hours

Temporary hours for Navigator’s Bar have been updated: Sunday: 11 a.m. 5 p.m.: Monday - Thursday: 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.; Fridays: 11 a.m. - 9 p.m. ; Saturdays: 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.; Sundays - closed.

The Fly Away Café will be open regular hours from 7 a.m. - 7 p.m. daily and will sell non-alcoholic beverages during the hours the bar is closed.

2-on-2 B-ball Register for the 2-on-2 basketball tournament set for June 10. Rosters are due Wednesday. The tournament is a one-day event open to all-hands. The tournament is double-elimination.

For more information, email kwathletics@gmail. com or call 305-797-7791.

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Ask the Doc: Multivitamins

By Lt. Gillian Wackowski Naval Hospital Jacksonville

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sk the Doc” is written by providers from Naval Hospital Jacksonville’s hospital and five branch health clinics in Florida and Georgia.

Question: What are multivitamins?

Answer: Multivitamins are pills or packets that contain a combination of vitamins and minerals. They’re the most commonly used supplement in the U.S. Question: Do I need to take a daily multivitamin?

Answer: Nutritionists and doctors all agree that the best way to get your vitamins and minerals is through a balanced diet of vegetables, fruits, proteins, whole grains, and dairy. Unfortunately the typical American diet has too few vegetables and fruits, and too much processed food, so people often don’t get what they need. To improve your diet so you don’t need to take vitamins, visit www.choosemyplate.gov.

Question: Do some people benefit more from multivitamins?

Answer: It’s always better to “eat your vitamins” with a healthy diet. Studies show that vitamins in healthy children don’t prevent disease or increase intelligence. Studies also show that a daily vitamin might help protect men, not women, from cancer and illnesses like heart attacks, and might benefit elderly people because of age-related changes in diet and health. Some groups - like pregnant women and gastric bypass patients need to take certain vitamins.

Question: Are multivita-

mins safe?

Answer: Studies show that low dose multivitamins are safe, but some vitamins, especially vitamins A, D, E, and K, are dangerous in high levels. Also, many herbal supplements and vitamins can interfere with prescription medicines like blood thinners and antibiotics. So check with your doctor before starting anything other than a daily, low-dose multivitamin.

Question: Are there potential risks with multivitamins?

Answer: “Natural” doesn’t always mean safe, and supplements aren’t regulated by the government in the same way that conventional food and drugs are regulated. The Food & Drug Administration is not authorized to review dietary supplements for safety and effectiveness before they’re marketed. Some large supplement companies have been found selling contaminated and mislabeled vitamins.

Question: What’s the bottom line?

Answer: At the end of the day, a trustworthy brand’s low-dose multivitamin is safe, might contribute to your health, shouldn’t cost more than a few cents a day, and can be taken in conjunction with a healthy diet. Find out more about nutrition at www. choosemyplate.gov. Find out more about supplements from the FDA’s website at www.fda.gov/food/dietarysupplements. If you have questions, contact your doctor.

If you have a question for a physician, dentist, pharmacist, or optometrist that you’d like to see published in ‘Ask the Doc,’ please send it to: usn.jacksonville.navhospjaxfl.list.public-affairs@mail. mil.

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Essex Circle, Boca Chica Field. For information, call 305-293-2847.

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chaplain, will give the commencement speech to Saint Leo University’s Key West Education Center’s Class of 2017 at 5 p.m., June 2.

About 45 students will receive their diplomas during the ceremony at the Double Tree Resort, 3990 S. Roosevelt Blvd. Saint Leo University’s education center at NAS Key West is in Bldg. A-718

Vet clinic scheduled The Naval Air Station Key West’s quarterly vet clinic is scheduled for June 13 and 14 from 9 a.m. - 4 p.m., Bldg. 1509 Unit A, Spadefish Court, Sigsbee Park.

The clinic is open to active duty, retirees and their dependents; patrons must provide a valid ID. To schedule an appointment, email keywestvetserv@gmail.com.

NAS Classifieds FOR RENT Old Town Key West 1BR/1BA first-floor apartment in Historic Harbor neighborhood near boardwalk and Duval Street.

Renovated 1850s home; one of four units. Private deck, access to pool, WIFI and satellite TV package. $2,250 per month.

F/L/$2000 deposit. Call 305-294-9677 for more information.

cants must access the announcement through: http://www.jiatfs.southcom. mil/Join-Us/Work-With-Us/

Womankind - seeking a bilingual (Spanish/English) front-desk employee to join our mission-driven team.

The right candidate is highly motivated to provide the best in customer service, even on those days when nothing goes right.

We need an outgoing selfNew town - 1BR/1BA starter with excellent orgaunfurnished apartment in nizational, communication, newly renovated house off and computer skills. Duties Northside Drive. Shared include patient welcome, common area, kitchen, check-in and check-out, laundry, WiFi, U-verse. chart preparation, answer $1,200 includes all utilities. phone calls, make copSingles only; no pets; no ies, send faxes, and nordrugs. /F/L/and $600 secu- mal office tasks. Busy yet rity. Available June 1. For happy office environment. more information, email Call 305-320-0608 for bobguieb@yahoo.com. more information.

Sloppy Joe’s Bar - Retail sales. Qualified candidates HELP WANTED should possess strong Joint Interagency Task customer service skills and Force South has several be computer literate; prior civilian job vacancies for retail sales experience is temporary and permaa plus. Contact Marian nent positions in program Kershenbaum, 305-296administration and infor2388, ext. 123, or e-mail to mation technology fields. marian@sloppyjoes.com.

Information on each posiEOE. tion will be posted on the JIATF South web page. Summerland Wines and In order to apply for the Spirits (located at MM25) positions, all external appli-

has a part-time position available; flexible hours.

Positive, upbeat environment. Respond to steve@ summerlandwinesandspirits.com or call 480-8885910.

Baypoint Market is seeking part-time employees to work day and evening shifts. A deli and convenience store, Baypoint Market is located on U.S. 1, at MM 15. Anyone interested in the position should apply in person after 2 p.m.

No phone calls please.

Hemingway Rum Company is hiring.

Opening May 20, HRC seeks professional, personable and enthusiastic individuals to join the team. Stop by the distillery, at the corner of Greene and Simonton streets, to complete an application or send your resume to jleap@papaspilar.com.

Real estate marketing assistant - must have strong technical abilities.

Experience with Facebook, Publisher, Word and Excel a must. Some knowledge of making simple videos or Google AdWords would be beneficial. Flexible business hours, Monday

- Friday. Approximately six hours/week. $18/hour.

Email joanne1kw@gmail. com. For more information, call 305-304-2012.

First State Bank of the Florida Keys has positions available for the following: Assistant branch operations manager, customer service representative, human resources representative, tell and VP/regulatory compliance/ BSA officer. Apply online at www.KeysBank.com/ Careers.

NAS KEY WEST CLASSIFIEDS are free for active-duty 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 Call 305-293-2425.

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Atlantic in April.

“The outlook reflects our expectation of a weak or non-existent El Nino, near- or above-average sea-surface temperatures across the tropical Atlantic Ocean and Caribbean Sea, and average or weakerthan-average vertical wind shear in that same region,” said Gerry Bell, Ph.D., with

NOAA’s Climate Prediction Center.

Strong El Ninos and wind shear typically suppress development of Atlantic hurricanes, so the prediction for weak conditions points to more hurricane activity this year. Also, warmer sea surface temperatures tend to fuel hurricanes as they move across the ocean. However, the climate models are showing considerable uncertainty, which is reflected in the

comparable probabilities for an above-normal and near-normal season.

The 2016 season was the most active since 2012, with 15 named storms, including seven hurricanes and four major hurricanes.

It only takes one storm to devastate a community.

Hurricane Matthew caused $10 billion in U.S. losses and killed 34 people here and 551 in the Caribbean, making it one of the deadliest Atlantic storms.