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Our Military Men & Women
Naval Officer Continues His Career Path
MANAMA, Bahrain --- While participating in the festivities of the Navy’s 242nd Anniversary, a Tampa native decided to continue his mili- tary career by renewing his commitment. The oath of en- listment was administered to Air Traffic Controller Petty Officer 1st Class Aaron Kish. The oath was adminis- tered by his uncle, Com- mander Ronald Kish, Officer in Charge of Norfolk Air Mobility Command Ter- minal. The ceremony took place at the Naval Ball at the Crowne Plaza Hotel.
Air Traffic Controller
Petty Officer 1st Class Aaron Kish (right), of Tampa, is assigned to U. S. Naval Forces Central Com- mand Task Force (TF) 53.
Petty Officer 1st Class Kish said, “The Navy Ball is the perfect venue for me to display my commitment to service, and I'm so thrilled my uncle could attend and be
Commander Ronald Kish, Officer in Charge of Norfolk Air Mo- bility Command Terminal, is shown administering the Oath of En- listment to his nephew, Petty Officer 1st Class Aaron Kish, right. (Photograph courtesy of the U. S. Navy).
Abe Brown Ministries To Host 33rd Celebration
my re-enlisting officer.”
He looks at his uncle as more than family. He views him as a mentor and role model. Commander Kish began his 31-year-long naval career in 1986 when he en- listed. Over the past three decades, he climbed to the rank of petty officer 2nd class before being commissioned
in the Navy Supply Corps, earning the unofficial title of “Mustang (an officer who has come up from the ranks).”
Feeling honored and priv- ileged to take part in his nephew’s re-enlistment, Commander Kish made the trip from Norfolk, Vir- ginia, to Bahrain solely to re- enlist Aaron.
REV. ABRAHAM BROWN ...Founded Abe Brown Ministries in 1976
ROBERT BLOUNT ...President, Abe Brown Ministries
Abe Brown Ministries will host its 33rd Annual Ministry Celebration on Thursday, No- vember 2, 2017, at the Hilton Tampa Downtown from 6:30 p. m. - 8:30 p. m.
This year's celebration will feature "Inside the Writer's Story" -- a live interview seg- ment between Floyd LaFountain and Dan Sul- livan, Tampa Bay Times staff writer. Dan covers Hillsborough County courts for the Tampa Bay Times. Since joining the Times in 2010, Sullivan has written about unsolved crimes, the opioid epidemic, gun control, and Florida's death row, among other topics.
Most recently, Dan's arti- cle about Floyd LaFoun- tain's release from prison was published on July 5, 2017. LaFountain was sen- tenced to life in prison at the age of 16. He was released from prison in February 2017 after serving 22 years.
"When young children are sentenced to prison, they are subject to unspeakable acts of violence and verbal abuse at the hands of adults. Without proper counseling and help upon exiting prison, the long-
term psychological effects evolve into destructive behav- ior and hopelessness.
“Floyd LaFountain's
story is a clear example of how making poor choices at an early age can lead to severe consequences. Our mission at Abe Brown Ministries is to minister to those in prison, and provide an appropriate plan of care upon their re- lease," said Robert Blount, president of Abe Brown Min- istries.
Annual Ministry Celebra- tion special guests include: Rev. Morris E. Hintzman, D.D, president of the Metro- politan Ministries Founda- tion and Public Defender of the 13th Judicial Circuit, Ju- lianne M. Holt. Dinner will be served.
Attendees will have an op- portunity to make a tax-de- ductible pledge or contribution to Abe Brown Ministries at the event. The ministry will share the progress and highlights of the year, and continue to help re- turning citizens that grew up in prison to dare to hope again.
For more information, call 813.247.3285.
Local
Library News
Tampa Native Assigned To Warship
Tampa native, Petty Of- ficer 3rd Class Alex Al- maguer is currently assigned to serve on one of the world’s largest warships, USS Carl Vinson. He is an Aviation Ordnanceman aboard the San-Diego based ship. The ship is the third Nimitz-class nuclear-pow- ered aircraft carrier and one of only 11 operational aircraft carriers in the Navy today.
Petty Officer 3rd Class Almaguer graduated from King High School in 2015.
PETTY OFFICER 3rd CLASS ALEX ALMGUER
Family History
Month
Trace your family tree! In 2001 Congress passed a res- olution designating October as Family History month. The Library offers database access, genealogical collec- tions and special events ded- icated to help with your research.
Moving Forward
Program
Tuesday, October 31, 2017 * 10 AM - 1 PM Robert W. Saunders, Sr. - Ada T. Payne Community Room B
Moving Forward Pro- gram presented by Dress for Success is a six weeks job search training program for women. Women can gain professional skills, accelerate their job search, and build confidence through career coaching, and networking in a supportive environment. Class size limited and regis- tration is required by the sec- ond class meeting.
For information and reg- istration call 813-259-1876.
Presented in Partnership with Dress For Success Tampa Bay.
Library News
Halloween Storytime
Tuesday, October 31, 2017 * 11 AM - 11:45 AM Brandon - Room 1
In celebration of Halloween, join us as we read non-scary stories, sing songs, make a craft and dance in our Halloween costumes. (Costumes optional)
For more classes and events at a library near you call 813- 273-3652 or go to website www.hcplc.org.
Chess Club At The Library
Saturday, November 04, 2017 * 10 AM - 12 PM Riverview - Community Room
Learn and play the game of chess with Coach Ted Mc- Nair! Benefits of this classic and fun game include improved memory, concentration, and problem-solving skills. All ages and skill levels are welcome.
For more classes and events at a library near you call 813- 273-3652 or go to website www.hcplc.org.
Airman Completes Basic Military Training
A recent Hillsborough County graduate recently completed basic military training. She participated in her graduation ceremony at the Joint Base San Antonio- Lackland, in San Antonio, Texas.
While in basic training,
Airman 1st Class Shake- ria K. Thomas completed an intensive, eight-week program that included
training in military disci- pline and studies, Air Force core values, physical fitness, and basic warfare principles and skills. She also earned four credits toward an Asso- ciate in Applied Science De- gree through the Community College of the Air Force.
Airman Thomas grad- uated from Hillsborough High School in 2017.
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