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toP oF PAGE onE:Air Force one arrives at naval Air Station Key West thursday with President Donald J . trump, the first sit-ting president to visit since President John F . Kennedy following the Cuban Missile Crisis in 1962 .

Vol . 18 no . 16 WWW .CnIC .nAVy .MIl/KEyWESt nAVAl AIR StAtIon KEy WESt, FloRIDA

FRIDAy, APRIl 20, 2018

(April 19, 2018) Staff Sgt . Josh Robinson from Joint Interagency task Force South, talks to George Skoko while waiting for the arrival of President of the United States Donald J . trump at Boca Chica Field . Skoko, 97, a Marine veteran, served in WWII with Col . lewis “Chesty” Puller in the Battle of Peleliu in 1944 with the First Marine Division .

U.S. Navy photo byJolene Scholl

U.S. Navy photo by MC2 Cody BabinPresident of the United States Donald J . trump disembarks Air Force one at naval Air Station Key West’s Boca Chica Field . During the president’s trip to Key West, he spoke to service members and guests and received a brief from Joint Interagency task Force South, U .S . northern Command and U .S . Southern Command .

Job fair offers teens work experienceFRoM nAS KEy WEStPUBlIC AFFAIRS

Naval air station key west’s Morale, welfare and recreation is sponsor-

ing summer jobs fairs May 15 and 17 for teens aged 14 - 18 who are seeking their first work experi-ence.

the May 15 fair runs from 5 - 6 p.m. and the May 17 fair runs

from 6 - 7 p.m. Both fairs are at the sigsbee youth Center, Bldg. a-4189.

it’s important for teens to know - and be prepared for -job interviews that will be conducted on the spot” during the fair.”

eligible youth include depen-dents of military, retired mili-tary, dod civilians and contrac-

FRoM nAS KEy WEStPUBlIC AFFAIRS

dod civilians are encour-aged to show their sup-port for sexual assault

awareness and Prevention Month by wearing jeans and teal-colored clothing wednesday, which is “denim day.”

the “denim day” campaign is held on a wednesday in april in

recognition of saaPM.the campaign was originally

triggered by a ruling made by the italian supreme Court. Justices overturned a rape conviction because they believed the victim, who was wearing tight jeans, assisted her rapist by removing her jeans and thereby implied con-sent. the following day, the women

SAAPM ‘Denim Day’ Wednesday

President trumplands at Nas FRoM nAS KEy WEStPUBlIC AFFAIRS

His visit was brief but histor-ic. President of the United states donald J. trump’s

arrival at Naval air station key west’s Boca Chica field thursday came more than five decades after the last visit of a sitting president.

Photo archives show arrivals by President Harry truman, President dwight d. eisenhower and President John f. kennedy, who was the last to visit in November 1962.

after landing, he shook hands with service members and dod civ-lians before being whisked by motor-cade to truman annex for a briefing from Joint interagency task force south, U.s. Northern Command and U.s. southern Command.

the whirlwind visit ended with air force one off the ground and in the air by 2:30 p.m.

see JoBS page 3 see SAAPM page 3

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CoMMAnDInG oFFICERCapt. Bobby J. Baker

ExECUtIVE oFFICERCmdr. Greg Brotherton

PUBlIC AFFAIRS oFFICERTrice Denny

EDItoRJolene Scholl

StAFFMC2 Cody Babin

MC3 Arnesia McIntyre

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 483-2425/2434.

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.

April 131981 - aV-8a Harriers deploy as a Marine air Group on board an amphibi-ous assault ship for the first time.

April 141969 - a North korean aircraft shoots down an unarmed eC-121 propeller-driven Constellation, killing all 31 crew-members on board.

April 151918 - first Marine aviation force, under the command of Capt. alfred Cunningham, UsMC, is formed at Marine flying field, Miami.

April 161947 - Congress passes army-Navy Nurses act, giving Navy Nurse Corps members commissioned rank.

April 171808 - Napoleon Bonaparte issues the Bayonne decree, which authorizes the french seizure of all U.s. ships entering all ports of the Hanseatic league.

April 181958 - lt. Cmdr. G.C. watkins, flying a Grumman f11f-1f tiger at edwards air force Base, California, sets a world altitude record of 76,938 feet.

April 191960 - the Grumman a2f-1 intruder makes its first flight. the intruder receives the designation of a-6a in 1962, and upon entering service in 1963, becomes the principle all weather/night attack aircraft.

hIStoRIC VISIt

Naval air station key west Commanding officer Capt. Bobby Baker, secretary

of Homeland security kirstjen Nielsen, Coast Guard Commandant adm. Paul Zukunft and Nas key west executive officer Cmdr. Greg Brotherton greet President donald J. trump as he disembarks air force one at Boca Chica field thursday. on arrival, President trump greeted local military. on departing, he shook the hand of local George skoko, 97, a wwii veteran.

Photo courtesy The White House

U.S. Navy photo by Jolene Scholl

Photo courtesy The White House

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in the italian Parliament came to work wearing jeans to demonstrate soli-darity with the victim.

wearing jeans and the color teal, the symbolic color of saaPM, is a visible way of bringing attention to the misconceptions that surround sexual assault. it’s important that indi-viduals check with their supervisors to get permis-sion to participate in the event.

saPr sports day is 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. at sigsbee field; everyone is encour-aged to wear teal. for

more saaPM events, see page 5.

to learn more about Naval air station key west’s sexual assault Prevention and response program, call 305-293-2408, email danielle.c.martin@navy.mil or visit the fleet and family support Center, Bldg. V-4058, 804 sigsbee road, sigsbee Park.

if you are a victim of sex-ual assault 24/7 assistance is available. Contact dod safe Helpline at 877-995-5247, an Nas key west saPr victim’s advocate at 305-797-1408, or the Nas key west sarC at 786-383-7873. in case of emer-gency, please dial 911.

tors assigned to Naval air station key west or one of its tenants. employment is at the Mwr youth Center or Child development Center and teens can work up to 25 hours per week. the program begins June 11 and lasts for 8 weeks.

those interested in the summer Mwr teen employment program are strongly encouraged to attend a job skills/resume writing workshop, sched-uled for 4 - 6 p.m. May 1, and/or a resume writ-ing/review workshop from 4 - 6 p.m. thursday May 3.

the workshops are at the youth Center.

the workshops will pro-vide training to help the teen in the job application process: resume writing; coaching for the job inter-view; proper interview attire and effective com-munication; and etiquette skills required during an interview.

applications are avail-able at the sigsbee Park Child development Center, Bldg. V-4187, the youth Center, and the Mwr administrative building, Bldg. a-711, on Boca Chica field.

for more information, visit www.navymwrkey-west.com/jobs.

Job title: Master-at-Armshometown: HoustonPrior Duty Stations: Sasebo, Japanhobbies: Solftball, fishing, golf.Most Interesting Experience: Watching the birth of my child.Future plans: Get my master’s degree.

MA1Zachary Salinas

Briefly… JoInt tRAInInG

U.S. Navy photo by MC2 Cody Babin

Naval air station key west search and rescue practices ‘basket drop recoveries’ with air force 732nd airlift squadron personnel at the truman Harbor april 13. in the background can be seen, from left, UsNs spearhead (t-ePf 1), a cruise ship and the historic UsCGC

ingham (wHeC 35).

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Register for VBS

Naval air station key west’s religious Ministries department is hosting Vacation Bible school from 9 a.m. - noon, June 11 - 14 at the sigsbee Park Community Center.

the event is free and open to youngsters aged four through the sixth grade.

for more information vist the facebook page “Nas key west Chapel or ,call 305-293-2318.

ID card renewalall dod id cards can be

renewed up to 90 days in advance, CaC and depen-dent id cards included. two forms of id are required; sponsors must sign/digitally sign form 1172 for all dependent

see BRIEFly page 8

4• •April 20, 2018

Kids’ runthe armed forces

day kids’ run is set for 6 p.m., May 9 at sigsbee Community Center. the event, for ages five - 13, includes one-half, one- and two-mile runs. the run is open to all military youth ages.

register at www.ameri-caskidsrun.org and drop off the form at the youth Center. Call 305-293-4437 for more details.

Craft nightMwr Community

recreation offers a number of crafting opportunities each month at the sigsbee Community Center. all supplies are provided and patrons are welcome to bring their favorite beverag-es. Most activities are open to children unless stated otherwise. Pre-registration is required. to register, make full payment at the tickets & travel office on sigsbee Park. Upcoming events:Wednesday: stone & shell Glass artMay 2: kids’ Painting Class

Community recMwr Community rec-

reation offers events each month that offer the oppor-tunity to explore key west and other sites. all trans-portation departs from the sigsbee Community Center across from the dog park.

to reserve your seat, make payment at the ticket & travel office on sigsbee Park. for pricing and more event details call 305-563-0364 or visit www.

NavyMwrkeywest.com/events.Saturday: turtle Hospital tripApril 28: Basewide yard sale

Youth bowlingChild and youth

Programs hosts a youth bowling league at the airlanes Bowling Center & Grill on May 5 and June 2.

the clinic is for children 5 - 18 years old; the group size is limited to 18 per session; register, drop off and pick up at the youth Center on sigsbee Park. transportation departs at noon and returns by 3 p.m.

for more information call 305-293-4437.

CPR/First Aid cert Get certified. save a life.

Get your CPr, first aid and aed certification for adult, children and infants in this two-day class at the sigsbee Community Center.

you must attend both the Monday and wednesday classes to complete the cer-tification.

the cost is $40 per per-son. the registration dead-line is april 13; only 10 spots available.

to register, provide pay-ment at the tickets & travel office on sigsbee Park. Call or text 305-563-0364 with questions.

Navigator’s musicNavigator’s Bar at the

Boca Chica Marina has live entertainment during the season from 6 - 9 p.m.

for additional details, call 305-293-2468 or visit

www.NavyMwrkeywest.com/eventsSaturday: island time

Sunset Loungelive entertainment

and free events are at the sunset lounge in sigsbee Park overlooking the water. all events are from 6 - 9 p.m., unless noted other-wise.April 28: sunset backyard barbecue, 4 - 7 p.m.

Single Sailorthe liberty Program

offers events and activities for single or unaccompanied e-6 and below. follow on facebook at www.facebook.com/Mwrlibertykeywest or register for text updates by texting request to 305-797-4468. Contact Maria for upcoming events at 305-797-4468. this month’s activities:Saturday: tortuga iV one-half day fishing trip, $40Tuesday: Mario Cart tourney in the barracks at 6 p.m. Wednesday: resin Glass art at sigsbee Community Center at 6 p.m. Thursday: Game Night in the barracks at 6 p.m. April 28: Backyard BBQ at sunset lounge at 4 p.m. April 29: lighthouse & lunch

Fitness centerthe fitness center on

Boca Chica has returned to regular hours: 5 a.m. - 8:30 p.m. Monday - friday and 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. saturday and sunday.

all fitness classes are free to authorized patrons

and are designed for all fitness levels, from begin-ner to advanced. the fit-ness schedule is subject to change without notice.

Call 305-293-2480 for more information. MondayYoga - 6:30 - 7:45 p.m., sigsbee Community Center

MWR WebsiteMwr has a website and

aPP that provides our patrons with a full list of facilities, programs, servic-es and current employment opportunities. Visit www.navymwrkeywest.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, mari-nas, lodging, discounted attraction tickets and more.

Visit the apple or android

Mwr Update

see MWR page 5

April 20, 2018 • • 5

this week at ffsCCreating a spending planTuesday, 1 - 2:30 p.m., FFSC

explore how to set sMart financial goals to help your money dreams become a reality.

Participants will learn how to use a financial planning worksheet to assess one’s current financial situation and thus make a plan to achieve their desired financial situ-ation. Basic budgeting controls will also be addressed.

register with dave Patrocky at 305-293-3770 or email david.patrocky@navy.mil.

Communication WorkshopThursday, 1 - 2 p.m., FFSC

learn about common barriers, aggressive versus assertive communication and techniques to enhance your interactions with others.

register with amanda slater at 305-293-2766 or email amanda.slater@navy.mil.

SAPR Sports DayFriday, 9 - 1 p.m., Sigsbee Softball Field

“strike out sexual assault” by joining us at this fam-ily friendly event. Commands will compete against each other in softball, basketball, and kickball followed by a BBQ.

register to compete on your command’s team or hang out on the sidelines cheering on your team. all are encouraged to wear teal to bring awareness to sexual assault Prevention.

for more information, call danielle Martin 305-293-2408.

IA Spouse & FamilyApril 30, 8 - 9 a.m., FFSC

Meet and catch up with other ia families in the area, and explore some of the unique challenges faced by ia families. the time together helps make connections with other families facing similar issues.

register with amanda slater at 305-293-2766 or amanda.slater@navy.mil.

ffsC offers many services including deployment sup-port, relocation assistance, family employment readi-ness, life skills education, personal financial manage-ment, crisis incident response and training, sexual assault prevention and response, ombudsman support, transition assistance management, family advocacy and professional counseling.

for more information or to request services, call 305-293-4408 or visit the center at 804 sigsbee rd., sigsbee Park.

SAPR SPORTS DAYJ o i n u s a t t h i s f a m i l y f u n e v e n t w h e r e

C o m m a n d s w i l l c o m p e t e i n s o f t b a l l ,

b a s k e t b a l l , a n d k i c k b a l l .

E v e n t i n c l u d e s S A P R V A r e c o g n i t i o n a n d

a w a r d s c e r e m o n y , f o l l o w e d b y a B B Q .

April 27, 2018 0900-1300

Softball Sign Up POC: jonathan.k.slater@navy.mil Kickball Sign Up POC: roidy.amparo1@navy.mil Basketball Sign Up POC: byron.mcmath@navy.mil

SAAPM events continueFRoM FlEEt AnD FAMIlySUPPoRt CEntER

sexual assault awareness and Prevention Month activities continue, with the “walk a Mile in their shoes Competition” ending saturday. the winners will be announced at the saPr sport days april 27.

the winner of Unit saPr Bulletin Board Challenge will be posted on social media.

on april 25, civilian employees are encour-aged to wear something teal and jeans to promote sexual assault awareness and start conversations on victim-blaming.

saPr sports day is 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. at sigsbee field; everyone is encouraged to wear teal. Commands will compete in various games, fol-lowed by a barbecue.

Fighter Squadron Composite (VFC) 111 . is the first to enter the Unit SAPR Bulletin Board Challenge .

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aPP store and search for NavyMwr key west.

other sources of infor-mation are facebook and twitter “Nas key west Mwr” and the weekly activities sheet. email your questions to mwrnaskw@gmail.com.

Job opportunities there are currently a

number of open positions within Mwr and NGis. this week’s highlighted jobs are Boca Chica Marina Manager.

there are also open positions for bartenders, recreation aid, child care workers, maintenance workers and more. for a full list of jobs, visit www.NavyMwrkeywest.com/jobs.

for a full list of jobs, visit www.NavyMwrkeywest .com/jobs.

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More than 300 turned out for Morale, welfare and recreation’s annual youth fest event, held

in conjunction with the Month of the Military Child. the event was sponsored by absoloot, Usaa, wayne’s auto, fury water adventures, waste Management, sparkling ice, key west Military affairs Committee, Navy league key west Council, southernmost Vfw Post 3911 and key west area Chief Petty officers association.

spotlight shineson military kids

U.S. Navy photos by Emma Harlow

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U.S. Navy hhoto by MC2 Cody R. Babin

Naval air station key west’s environmental division has been active in promoting earth day activities on base and in the community. director ed Barham, top left, and Natural resource Manager Matthew Martin, above, clear debris from the fleming key shoreline april 13. fuel tank Program Manager Jeff dale and

his wife Michelle, lower left, helped in picking up debris left from boats beached by Hurricane irma. installation restoration Program Manager ed russell, below right, shares information on Nas key west’s environmetnal pro-gram at the Mote ocean fest saturday at key west’s waterfront Park.

‘GloBAl REACh, loCAl ACtIon’

U.S. Navy ohoto by MC2 Cody R. Babin

U.S. Navy photo by Ed BarhamU.S. Navy photo by Ed Barham

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children. for more info, call 305-293-3778.

Free cooking classenjoy fellowship and food at a free

cooking class offered at 4 p.m. May 10 at Big Pine United Methodist Church. this will be the first class in a free monthly series called Heavenly Hosts. to rsVP, visit https://www.facebook.com/events/595551534111050/. for more infor-mation, call 704-796-3947.

Bible study resumesNaval air station key west religious

Ministries department is once again host-ing men’s and women’s Bible study on a

weekly basis.the Men’s Ministry (studying “33

series”) will meet at 7 a.m. wednesday at fleet and family support Center. the woman of the Chapel program (studying “Uninvited”) will meet from 9:30 - 11:30 a.m. tuesdays at the sigsbee Community Center and from 6 - 8 p.m. tuesdays at the fleet and family support Center.

for more information, call the chap-lain’s office at 305-293-2318.

Get active with MCHCthe Multicultural Heritage Committee

is looking for more people - sailors and dod civilians - to join the organization. the MCHC meets every thursday at noon in Bldg. a-324 conference room, Boca Chica field. for more information, email PrC Michael dees at michael.dees@navy.mil.

FOR SALENever used in the box Samsung ME21M706BAS stainless steel 2.1 over the rangemicrowave. $250. Please call Dave at 305-744-0152.

New tires, zero miles - 205/55 R 16. Continental Pro Contact mounted on brand new 2015 VW alloy rims. $300. Please call Dave at 305-744-0152.

HELP WANTEDJoint Interagency Task Force (JIATF) South is accepting applications in the local recruiting area only for a Protocol Assistant, GG-0303-09 “Temporary” position not to exceed one year located in Key West, FL. Will serve as a protocol assistant for the Command Group. Assists the Protocol Officer with determining attend-ees, establishes sequence of events and arranges all requirements such as secu-rity clearances, scheduling facilities, equipment and support personnel, transla-tion coordination, memento exchanges, etc. Ensures time schedules are fol-lowed or are adjusted as needed. At time serves as escort during visit. Monitors the entire visit and makes immediatedecisions and adjustments without inter-ruption or inconvenience to thevisitor. Makes neces-sary ground transportation arrangements’ to and from

hotels and air terminals. Selects and reserves bil-leting accommodations, asneeded. May accom-pany visitors to and from airport conduct tours, etc.Coordinates with proper units and designated staff officers for briefings, con-ferences, and discussions; arranges tours of post facil-ities. Incumbent will work under the general supervi-sion of the Protocol Officer. If interested please refer-ence JIATFS-018 for more information at southcom.key-west.jiatfs-j1.list.jobs@mail.mil

Sloppy Joe’s Bar - seeking security staff. Candidates must possess customer service skills, have sound judgment and good deci-

sion making skills. Call Jodi Novosel at 305-296-2388, x123, or email jodi@slop-pyjoes.com. EOE.

Sloppy Joe’s Bar - seeks a DJ for Tuesday nights, 9 p.m. - close. Must have relevant experience, own music, and able to keep the crowd going between live band breaks. Call Jodi Novosel at 305-296-2388, x123, or email jodi@slop-pyjoes.com. EOE.

Sloppy Joe’s Bar - seeks a sound Tech - part time, Thursday nights. Must have technical knowledge of sound and lighting. Requires coordinating with bands for special needs.Call Jodi Novosel at 305-296-2388, x123, or email jod i@sloppy joes.com.

EOE.

NAS KEY WEST CLASS-IFIEDS 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 sub-missions to 305-293-2627. Unless otherwise direct-ed, 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 infor-mation, call 305-293-2425.

NAS Classifieds

‘PURPlE UP DAy’

U.S. Navy photo by Jolene Scholl

Naval air station key west Commanding officer Capt. Bobby Baker speaks to upper-grade students at sigsbee Charter school during ‘Purple Up day’ april 13.

the annual event, which occurs during the Month of the Military Child, is designed to recognize military dependents who attend the school.

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