Southernmost Flyer Oct. 6, 2017

FRIDAY, OCT. 6, 2017

Eye on the Fleet

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VOL. 17 NO. 37

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Baker lauds Sailors, civilians for Irma response

By MC2 Cody Babin Southernmost Flyer

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(Oct. 4, 2017) Lt. j.g.

Frederick Shaak, left, assigned to the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3), and a local volunteer unload water from an MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter for distribution to citizens of Villecas, Puerto Rico.

Kearsarge is assisting with relief efforts in the aftermath of Hurricane Maria.

U.S. Navy photo by MC3 Jacob Goff

inside: FROM ASHES New beginnings. . . . . . . . . . . 2 MWR Facility updates. . . . . . . . . . . 4 TEA TIME De-stress from Irma. . . . . . . 5 BRIEFLY ‘Haunted Clinic’ & more . . 6 TOP OF PAGE ONE: Aviators from Training Airwing 1, based at Naval Air Station Meridian, Mississippi, are scheduled to arrive at NAS Key West in about two weeks to conduct aircraft carrier landing qualifications.

U.S. Navy photo by MC2 Cody Babin

Naval Air Station Key West Commanding Officer Capt. Bobby Baker discusses pre- and post-information on Hurricane Irma with installation Sailors and civilians Thursday in front of Bldg. A-515, Boca Chica Field. Baker recognized the efforts of numerous Sailors and civilians as being instrumental in the installation’s quick recovery.

ommanding Officer Capt. Bobby Baker recognized Naval Air Station Key West’s Sailors and civilians for their team effort and accomplishments in the wake of Hurricane Irma during an all hands call Thursday at Boca Chica Field.

Baker spoke of the support of the community as the hurricane approached see All hands page 5

‘Be the Change’ to end domestic violence Energy action one key to mission success From CNIC Public Affairs

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very year Commander, Navy Installations Command and Navy Fleet and Family Support Centers recognize domestic violence prevention with reminders that domestic violence is a community health issue that needs to be addressed by all.

“The Domestic Violence Awareness Month theme for 2017 is ‘Be the Change. Prevent Domestic Violence,’” said Tricia Morzenti, CNIC Family Advocacy Program analyst.

At Naval Air Station Key West, Commanding Officer Capt.

Bobby Baker will sign a proclamation recognizing Domestic Violence Awareness Month at 3 p.m. Tuesday in the command conference room, Bldg. A-324, Boca Chica field.

As with previous years, DVAM is recognized with an outreach campaign featuring the color purple.

“It is a call to support the domestic violence awareness purple ribbon campaign by wearing purple on each Thursday throughout October. We are also using #purplethursday on social media,” said Morzenti. see change page 3

From CNO Energy and Environmental Readiness Division

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ince 2012, October has been designated Energy Action Month, a celebration of energy as a pillar of the nation’s economy and a time to recognize the role individual Americans can play in reducing energy waste.

The Department of the Navy’s Energy Action Month theme for this year is, “Energy Action = Mission Success.” The theme makes the point that energy is integral to the sea service’s ability to maintain forward presence at sea, operate sensors that detect threats and help protect our forces, and conduct the

full range of missions from humanitarian assistance/disaster relief to high-end combat operations.

“The decisions Sailors and civilians make about energy use on a daily basis can have a direct impact on how far we steam, how often we refuel, and how long can we stay in the fight,” said CAPT Carl Lahti, director of the CNO Energy and Environmental Readiness Division.

“Energy Action Month reminds us of that responsibility and can help us focus on ways to improve our energy consumption.”

The DOD is the largest single consumer of energy in the U.S. The see energy page 5

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Beauty from the ashes

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Oct. 6 1958 - USS Seawolf (SSN 575) completes a record submerged run of 60 days, logging 13,700 nautical miles.

Oct. 7 1975 - President Gerald Ford signs Public Law 94-106, allowing admission of women into service academies.

Oct. 8 1960 - The third USS Constellation (CVA 64) is launched. In 1975, she is reclassified as a multi-purpose aircraft carrier and receives the designation (CV 64). In 2003, she is decommissioned.

Oct. 9 1942 - The first three schools for enlisted WAVES open for yeoman, storekeepers and radiomen.

Oct. 10 1845 - The Naval School, now known as the Naval Academy, opens in Annapolis, Maryland, with 50 midshipmen and seven professors.

Oct. 11 2014 - USS America (LHA 6) is commissioned at San Francisco. The first ship of its class, it is the Navy’s next-generation of big deck amphibious ships.

Oct. 12 2000 - USS Cole (DDG 67) is attacked by terrorists in a small boat laden with explosives during a brief refueling stop in the harbor of Aden, Yemen.

Seventeen crew members are killed.

hen lodgepole pines grow, especially in areas that are prone to forest fires, their cones are tightly sealed. A layer of resin and woody tissue sticks the cones’ scales together.

The seeds are locked in tight, and the cones can’t open unless they’re exposed to very high temperatures - the type of temperatures that fire provides “Serotinous” is a scientific term for a seed that requires an environmental trigger in order to be released.

For the lodgepole pine, that trigger is heat. And since big fires don’t come along very often, those well sealed pine cones have to be extremely patient.

They can hang out on the tree branches for several years waiting for enough heat to open them up. So, if multiple years’ worth of cones can accumulate, then a lot of new pine trees sure must

sprout up after a fire.

Lodgepole pines are famous for colonizing post fire landscapes.

The seeds love the carbon rich soil that fire leaves behind, and seedlings pop up almost immediately. They grow into dense stands of trees, and before you CHAPLAIN'S know it, there’s CORNER a whole new crop of serotinous cones waiting in anticipation for the next fire to blaze through.

I am reminded NAS Key West that we someCommand Chaplain times must go Lt. Cmdr. through the tough times in Scott Mason life to get to the good stuff. God has to prune things away from our lives that rob us of all He has for us.

The Bible says that we must share in God’s suffering that we might also share in His glory.

We are never immune to heartache, to trials or devastation.

But what we do have is a loving Father who will never leave us! His blessings have no dead-

line, no expiration date. They are infinite, endless and beyond comprehension.

He will perfect all of our concerns. Isaiah 61:3 says: “To grant those who mourn in Zion, giving them a garland instead of ashes, the oil of gladness instead of mourning, the mantle of praise instead of a spirit of fainting. So they will be called oaks of righteousness, the planting of the Lord, that He may be glorified.”

So in our present time I want to encourage you to look at the beauty that God has made from the ashes of life. Please join us on Sundays at 10:30 a.m. for worship service. This Sunday we will be at the Community Center on Sigsbee Annex 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 Baker Executive Officer Cmdr. Greg 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.

Navy urges awareness, vigilance to prevent cyber attacks was potentially compromised From Office of the Deputy CNO for Information Warfare in the recent Equifax breech.

In May 2017, the WannaCry hroughout National ransomware attack infected Cybersecurity Aware- 150,000-plus computers in over ness Month this October, 150 countries within the first and in subsequent articles, 24 hours. the Office of the Deputy From recent hacks, you can Chief of Naval Operations for safely assume anything conInformation Warfare (N2N6) nected to the internet is at risk. will describe the things you In fact, any electronic device can do, at home and at work, to for storing and processing data protect yourself and the Navy - a computer - is at risk, regardfrom cyber threats. less of whether it’s connected Few people today need to be to the internet or whether it convinced that our networks, looks like the desktop or laptop computers and smart phones computers we use at home and are at risk of compromise. at work.

Disconnected systems are We’ve grown accustomed to the also vulnerable as attacknews of computer hacks. ers have employed innovative The confidential informatactics to reach systems not tion of 143 million Americans

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connected to the internet. For example, thumb drives loaded with damaging software were picked up by unsuspecting technicians and used to spread the Stuxnet virus to centrifuges in an underground Iranian nuclear research facility.

The control systems that manage the Navy’s critical infrastructure and other services at Navy bases and facilities are commercial products that have known weaknesses. Navy control systems and networks used by operational forces could also be at risk of compromise.

Chief of Naval Operations Admiral John Richardson sums up the current cyber threat environment, “The threats reach well beyond what you

would consider a traditional computer or information technology network into the control systems and indeed almost every aspect of our lives and of our Navy mission.”

These cyber threats can come from nations with highly sophisticated cyber programs, countries with lesser technical capabilities but possibly more disruptive intent, ideologically motivated hackers or extremists and/or insiders within our organizations, with a variety of motivations. Even cyber criminals threaten the Navy because they sell malicious software to state and non-state actors, thereby increasing the number see cyber page 5

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U.S. Navy photo by MC2 Cody Babin

Hundreds of Naval Air Station Key West Sailors and civilian employees pose Thursday in front of a banner recognizing October as Domestic Violence Awareness Month. The group had gathered for an all hands call with Commanding Officer Capt. Bobby Baker.

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Besides the purple ribbon campaign, CNIC is hosting a proclamation signing and social media campaign.

NAS Key West Sailors and DOD civilians are being encouraged to share a post supporting DVAM on Fridays, according to Neasie Boggess, family advocacy victim advocate with Fleet and Family Support Center.

Boggess said FFSC is also sponsoring a “Be the Change” selfies campaign on social media.

“E-mail me your selfie sign tell me how you can ‘be the change,’” she noted.

Her email is lawonza.boggess.CTR@navy.mil.

Domestic violence is a costly health issue that is a community responsibility to prevent and the advocacy program is promoting

learning the warning signs of domestic violence, where to find help, and how to build healthy relationships.

According to the DOD Central Family Advocacy Registry of 2016, almost 10 out of 1,000 Navy spouses currently experience abuse.

Domestic violence affects people of all races, ages, religions, ethnicities, genders, sexual orientations and social economic statuses.

“Children are especially vulnerable to injury during domestic violence incidents,” said Morzenti.

“But they are more likely to be affected psychologically and suffer long-term physical and emotional illnesses.”

CNIC has preventive measures and training in place to help Sailors and their families to combat domestic violence with education. Sailors are required to complete annual domestic violence prevention training.

“We encourage victims to reach out to their local installation’s Family Advocacy Program victim advocate or clinician to

receive information on ser- 305-293-4600.

Victims - or those who vices provided and reporting options,” said Morzenti. are concerned about someIf a person is suffering one being a victim - can from domestic violence Morzenti said they should be guided to the FFSC victim advocate, clinical counselor, chaplain, or a military medical provider to receive professional care.

The FFSC hotline is 305340-9168. Boggess can be reached at 305-293-4411.

NAS Key West chaplain Lt. Cmdr. Scott Mason is at 305-293-2318; his cell is Job Title: Aviation structural 305-797-4416. The Naval mechanic Branch Health Clinic is

call National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800799-7233 or Military One Source at 1-800-342-9647.

Hometown: Ocklawaha, Florida

Prior Duty Stations: Helicopter Marintime Strike (HSM) 46 Hobbies: Working on cars, racing.

Most Interesting Experience: Drag racing in my Grand National.

AM1 Christopher Johnson

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MWR Update Holiday hours

Center is offering child care Oct. 13 from 6:30 -11:30 p.m. in support of the Navy Ball. Register two days before the child care date by calling 305-293-4437. Note that the child care is currently at the Sigsbee Youth Center.

All MWR facilities are closed Monday in observance of Columbus Day, except for the following: Fly Away Café at Navigator’s: 11 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Navigator’s Bar: 11a.m.

- 9 p.m.

NGIS Front Desk (Bldg. Open facilities A-648 on Boca Chica): 24 hours The following facilities Sigsbee Marina: 8 a.m. - 5 are now open with regular p.m. or adjusted hours: Airlanes Bowling Center Child care break Grill: 6:30 a.m. - 3 p.m., Monday - Friday The Child Development Auto Skills Center: 9

a.m. - 4 p.m., Tuesday Saturday; closed Sunday and Monday CDC and SAC (both located at the Youth Center): 6:30 a.m. - 6 p.m., Monday Friday.

Fly Away Café at Navigator’s: 11 a.m. - 7 p.m. daily Navigator’s bar: 11 a.m. 9 p.m. daily NGIS front desk at Boca Chica Field, Bldg. A-648: 24 hours Splash Park: 8 a.m. - 6 p.m. daily Tickets & Travel Office: 9 a.m. - 4 p.m., Monday -

Irma’s wind, water shutter multiple facilities From Morale, Welfare and Recreation

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he following facilities are closed until further notice as Morale, Welfare and Recreation works to repair and restore buildings and services on the four Naval Air Station Key West annexes. Here is a breakdown of damages: CDC: Water damage, program operating out of the Youth Center.

Sunset Lounge: Facility damage.

Campground office: Roof damage and water damage.

Beach Patio Recreation Center: Facility damage.

Airlanes Bowling Center: Roof damage.

Boca Chica Fitness Center: Roof damage.

Cycling and Exercise Studio: Roof damage.

Trumbo Pool: Electrical issues.

Trumbo Palms and

Flying Conch Lounge: Roof damage.

Boca Chica Marina: salvage operations underway to recover 50-plus boats that sunk, came aground or are otherwise damaged.

MWR storage lots on Fleming Key, Boca Chica and Sigsbee: A number of RVs, boats and vehicles on the MWR lots were damaged. Staff is surveying each lot and will be notifying customers.

Vacation rentals, NGIS and the campgrounds remain closed. There is a significant amount of damage and clean up. Only com-

mand approved active duty, DOD civilians and essential personnel stationed at NAS Key West are allowed at this time.

All reservations that have been made with Vacation Rentals through Nov. 16 have been cancelled. The cancellation fees have been waived.

Trumbo Dry Camp WILL NOT be open on Oct. 15.

Volunteers aren’t being allowed to assist in the cleanup and recovery on base.

For updates, please refer to the NAS Key West MWR Facebook page below.

Friday, and 9 a.m. - 1 p.m., Saturday Truman Fitness Center: 7 a.m. - 7 p.m. daily. Those not listed are closed.

Job opportunities There are currently a number of open positions within MWR and NGIS. There is an urgent need for full time and flex child care workers and housekeepers but many other positions are available.

For a full list of open positions and a downloadable PDF application form, visit www.

NavyMWRKeyWest. com/jobs.

MWR website MWR has a new website and APP that provides our patrons with a full list of facilities, programs, services and current employment opportunities.

Visit www.navymwrkey-

west.com to find out what MWR has to offer: restaurants and bars, sports and fitness, child care, leisure recreation, pool and splash parks, special events, gear rentals, marinas, lodging, discounted attraction tickets and more.

Visit your Apple or Android APP store and search for: NavyMWR Key West. Have it all at your fingertips and make the most of what MWR has to offer.

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- Category 5-rated Marriott Beachside provided the core Navy team shelter - and Commander, Navy Region Southeast, which had the USS Abraham Lincoln and other support ships ready to respond immediately after Irma passed.

He lauded the air operations, public works, security and first responders who stayed behind for their quick work in getting the installation ready for hur-

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of potential threat actors.

Vigilance and ensuring a robust defense-in-depth framework that incorporates people, processes and technology to assure our

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Navy accounts for over one quarter of DO’s petroleum use.

Throughout the month of October, the Navy is demonstrating its commitment to energy resiliency through awareness and outreach campaigns. Electronic and hard copy posters highlighting the theme are circulating Fleet-wide, and Navy social media channels will feature stories, videos, and tips for energy conservation.

All Navy vessels depend on hull coatings and regular hull cleanings to reduce drag from buildup that would otherwise degrade hydrodynamics and miles

ricane recovery.

“The eye of the storm was expected to hit a very short distance from NAS Key West,” said Baker. “We were fortunate to have suffered much less damage than what was expected.

“You can barely tell that we suffered any damage thanks to the tireless efforts of our Public Works Department,” he added.

Baker also surveyed the audience and found several who had lost homes in the storm. He repeated his commitment to assist those in need, saying, “Come see

me afterward and we’ll see what we can do.”

He also made a pitch for Fleet and Family Support Center and the counseling services available who are suffering from the effects of stress because of the hurricane.

NAS Key West Executive Officer Cmdr.

Greg Brotherton also offered encouraging words to those who are dealing with devesation and working through recovery.

“They say that when you go through a stressful time, such as SERE (Survival,

networks are safe is key.

You can make a difference.

By adhering to cybersecurity policies, directives and best practices you can help keep the Navy secure and also protect yourself and your families while online, outside of work. It’s an all hands effort, like damage

control on a ship. you are in the cyber batKnowing adversaries are tlespace.” actively seeking to peneBe vigilant. Be safe. trate our systems, steal our data and disrupt operations should help you understand the CNO’s perspective: “Wherever you are, whatever system you’re operating, every time you log in,

per gallon at sea, affecting speed and range.

While ships equipped with technologies such energy dashboards, LED lighting, and hybrid propulsion systems like USS Makin Island (LHD 8) and USS America (LHA 6) have more “tools in the toolkit” to actively manage their energy consumption, each Navy ship can employ best practices such as turning off lights in unused spaces, using trail shaft (i.e., one

or more engines secured) when operationally safe to do so, and completing routine maintenance on shipboard systems to get the maximum combat capability from the fuel in their tanks.

Ashore, personnel at naval facilities can take advantage of energy saving tips on the Chief of Naval Installations Energy Action Month page at https://cnic. navy.mil/om/energy-actionmonth/energy-tips.html.

Evasion, Resistance and Escape) School, everyone becomes a family,” said Brotherton. “I think that NAS Key West proved that with how quickly we responded to relief efforts.”

Brotherton also commended Sailors and civilians for an accident-free evacuation, in which they faced fuel shortages, chaotic traffic and a drop in communications because of the storm.

“Let’s make this weekend as safe as we made our evacuation,” said Baker. “I will see you all on Tuesday.”

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This week at FFSC Coffee, tea & talk Tuesday, 8:30 - 10:30 a.m., FFSC Take a break from clean up and join us for this kid friendly gathering that will focus on ways to deal with stress during the post-Hurricane Irma recovery stage.

FFSC counselors and staff will be available to chat, give ideas on how to manage stress and the importance of self-care. Coffee will be provided or you may bring your own.

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.

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Briefly…

Columbus Day hours Naval Air Station Key West administrative offices and facilities will close Monday in observance of the Columbus Day holiday.

All MWR facilities are closed, except for the following: Fly Away Café at Navigator’s, 11 a.m. - 5 p.m.; Navigator’s Bar:, 11a.m. - 9 p.m.; NGIS Front Desk (Bldg. A-648 on Boca Chica Field), 24 hours; and Sigsbee Marina, 8 a.m.

- 5 p.m.

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

at 6:30 p.m. The Haunted Clinic is not recommended for children under the age of 10.

Admission to the Haunted Clinic is by donation only, which directly contributes to NBHC Key West’s Morale, Welfare and Recreation Committee. The event is open to active duty, retirees, DOD CAC and dependent ID cardholders are eligible to attend.

Non-DOD civilians must be sponsored by eligible cardholders over the age of 18. There is a maximum of five guests per eligible cardholder. Backpacks/purses are prohibited. No photography of any kind is allowed inside the Haunted Clinic.

For more information on the Haunted Clinic, call HM2 Tyler Bowen at 305-293-3891 or HM2 Amity Montoya at 305-293-3924.

a request for a temporary extension of legal assistance to DOD civilians at Naval Air Station Key West who were directly affected by Hurricane Irma.

For the next three months, free legal assistance is available to installation DOD civilians, including its tenant commands, for hurricane-related legal issues, including landlord-tenant issues, insurance claims, creditor/debtor issues and contracts.

For more information, NAS Key West Legal Office at 305-293-2833.

MS support group meets

The Multiple Sclerosis support group meets at 10:30 a.m. Oct. 21 in the Lower Keys Medical Center boardroom, 900 College Rd., Key West. The organization is ‘Haunted Clinic’ - it’s back! under the auspices of the MS Society of South Florida.

Legal help for civilians NBHC Key West hosts the 10th Annual “Haunted For more information, contact Sandi Friedland at 305Clinic” from 7 p.m. - midnight, Oct. 21. Clinic gates open The Judge Advocate General of the Navy has approved 396-7553. Caregivers are encouraged to attend.