MAY 10, 2013 • VOL. 70 • NO. 15 • NAVY.MIL/LOCAL/GUANTANAMO • FACEBOOK.COM/NSGuantanamoBay
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HURRICANE
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PREPAREDNESS Securing Your Home Disaster Supply Kit Checklist Base Shelters ...and more inside
Conditions of Readiness (COR) Levels
VReadiness Condition V
IReadiness Condition I
Destructive winds (sustained > 50 knot winds) possible within 96 hours, or during the Atlantic Hurricane season (June 1-Nov. 30).
Destructive winds (sustained > 50 knot winds) are occuring or anticipated within 12 hours.
Destructive winds (sustained > 50 knot winds) possible within 72 hours.
All personnel will stay in their shelter until NAVFAC completes Damage Assessment. When Damage Assessment is complete the NAVSTA Commanding Officer will direct “All Clear.” Mass warning and notification system will be utilized and PAO will update Radio GTMO, Facebook and base roller with appropriate information.
IVReadiness Condition IV IIIReadiness Condition III
Destructive winds (sustained > 50 knot winds) possible within 48 hours.
IIReadiness Condition II
Destructive winds (sustained > 50 knot winds) anticipated within 24 hours.
Hurricane Post Landfall POST
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NS Guantanamo Bay Commanding Officer, Capt. J.R. Nettleton congratulates MA3 White on his selection as Sailor of the Week.
■Job/Department: Patrol Supervisor/Security ■Age: 21 ■Hometown: Independence, MO. RD ■Favorite Musician: Rise Against ■Favorite GTMO Restaurant: Wind Jammer ■Goal: To be a Navy SEAL ■TV Show: Game of Thrones ■Hero: My Father ■Quote: The difference between the impossible and the possible lies in a person’s determination ■How Has The Navy Improved Their Life: The Navy has taught me to be responsible. ■Sailor of the Week Because: A True Motivator! Sponsored four new gains this week and maintained great Spirt De Corps during command PT. MA3 is a rising star and destined to succeed in the Navy.
MASTER-AT-ARMS 3 CLASS
DARRING WHITE
VOL. 70 • NO.15
COMMANDING OFFICER EXECUTIVE OFFICER COMMAND MASTER CHIEF
Guantanamo Bay Gazette
CAPT. JOHN NETTLETON CMDR. COLIN CASWELL CMDCM (SW/EXW/AW) ROSS CRAMER
PUBLIC AFFAIRS OFFICER GAZETTE EDITOR
NAVAL STATION GUANTANAMO BAY, CUBA
KELLY WIRFEL MCC(SW/AW) KEITH BRYSKA
The Guantanamo Bay Gazette is an authorized publication for members of the military services and their families stationed at U.S. Naval Station Guantanamo Bay. The 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 is prepared, edited and provided by the Public Affairs Office of U.S. Naval Station Guantanamo Bay. The Guantanamo Bay Gazette is printed by the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Document Services with a circulation of 1,000.
HURRICANE
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2013
PREPAREDNESS
Stay Connected When A Hurricane Approaches - Purchase a battery-operated AM/FM radio and several packs of replacement batteries for your disaster supply kit.
- If the power goes out in your home, you can stay connected by listening to FM 102.1, 103.1 and AM 1340 where emergency warnings, hurricane location, conditions of readiness and any other important information will be broadcast. - The Defense Media Activity detachment, commonly known as RadioGTMO, has emergency auxiliary power that will allow uninterrupted broadcast capability in the event of storm-related power outages.
Keeping Your Animals Safe
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hat do you do with your pet if you don’t live in a hurricane proof shelter and you don’t have a friend in a hurricane proof shelter that is able to take your pet? GTMO now has a pet shelter for your use. The pet shelter is located at Cuban Bunker #30. If you need a pet shelter please do the following:
- Notify the Vet Clinic, 2212 so they can plan on approximately how many animals will be coming to the shelter. - Prepare your “pet survival” kit; pet food, bottled water, medications, veterinary records, cat litter/pan, garbage bags, litter scoop, food dishes, and can opener. Bring pet toys or blanket, if easily transportable.
- Make sure you bring a secure pet carrier plus leash or harness so the pet can’t escape. Attach information on top of the carrier about your pets’ feeding schedule, medical condition, behavior problems, and name of owner.
- Your pet should be wearing up-to-date identification at all time.
HURREX/Citadel Gale 2013
Naval Station (NS) Guantanamo Bay, Cuba will commence its annual base-wide hurricane preparedness exercise, May 13-22. HURREX/Citadel Gale 2013, a Commander, Navy Installations Command (CNIC) and Fleet Forces Command (FFC) exercise, is held annually to help commands prepare for the Atlantic hurricane season, which begins June 1 and ends Nov. 30. “The scenario we have planned this year centers around an impending hurricane heading in from the East,” said Kevin Robarge, NS Guantanamo Bay Installation Training Officer. “We will be utilizing our Conditions of Readiness (COR) settings to set and prepare the installation for the affects of destructive winds, heavy rains and other possible damage.” Condition of Readiness has five settings. COR transition from V to I will occur as the storm gets closer to GTMO. During the exercise as the storm gets closer and the base encounters damage, the base Emergency Operation Center (EOC) will track damages and prioritizes resource response. Post storm, NAVFAC will disperse Damage Assessment Teams (DAT) to determine it is safe for the base population to leave their shelters. Emergency and essential personnel from NS Guantanamo Bay’s operations, security, fire, administrative and public affairs departments, the U.S. Naval Hospital Guantanamo Bay, Cuba’s emergency medical technicians and emergency room staff, Joint Task Force Guantanamo personnel, and the Defense Media Activity Detachment Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, will participate in the exercise. “We will exercise a variety of different situations to include flooding,
debris, mud slides and damage to accompanied and unaccompanied housing units,” said Robarge. “This particular exercise will focus around post storm damage assessment, recovery and family assistance. Lessons learned from this exercise will allow the base to assess their ability to set COR conditions and mitigate loss of life property and return to full mission capability as soon as possible.” During the evolution, emergency response officials will man the installation’s EOC which consists of multiple disciplines based on the type of disaster, tracking emergency response personnel as they reacted to each destructive weather scenario. “This exercise will provide NS Guantanamo Bay the ability to validate the Hazard Specific Annex (HSA), destructive weather,” said Mark Kennedy, NS Guantanamo Bay Installation Emergency Manager. “By exercising this HSA we will identify information that will be added, deleted, or reworded for clarity. These changes will be made before the start of hurricane season to enhance our readiness.” During the drill all Naval Station Commands will need to report their COR attainment and also their pre and post storm accountability to the emergency operations center. “During the exercise residents will likely see an increased number of emergency response vehicles on the roads,” said Robarge. “Also, residents should be aware that we will utilize the Giant Voice Mass Warning System, Radio GTMO, the base roller, Facebook and email traffic to communicate. All drill correspondences will be prefaced with EXERCISE, EXERCISE, EXERCISE.”
SUPPLY KIT C One-week supply of non-perishable foods per person One-week supply of drinking water per person Fill plastic jugs with drinking water upon receiving warning of imminent danger
Maintain a supply of disposable eating and drinking utensils Bottle and can openers Special diet and baby foods Supply of plastic bags Prescription and non-prescription medication Copy of all prescriptions Prosthetic devices (eyeglasses, hearing aids, etc.) First aid kit Pocket knife Hand saw, pliers, tape, compass Battery-operated radio and extra batteries Flashlight and batteries Battery operated lantern Candles and matches Whistle
Take Charge, Stay Informed, Be Prepared
Social Security cards Passports Driver’s Licenses Deeds Insurance policies Stocks and Bonds Will
Savings and checking account books or account Money List of valuable household goods with serial numbers Update your Page 2 and NFAAS Birth certificates Immunization record
Shot records Place paperwork in a waterproof box or safe deposit
2013
Emergency medical alert tags/cards
PREPAREDNESS
Credit cards
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Securing Your Home
2013
PREPAREDNESS
Hurricanes can form quickly in the Caribbean Sea and Atlantic Ocean. Contact the housing office if you will be off-island for more than 72 hours. Secure your home - Before you take leave this summer, secure outdoor household goods in the event of inclement weather. Take trash cans inside or place in an outdoor closet. All pools, trampolines and toys or any other possible projectiles need to be secured. Tables, chairs, grills, plants in pots and any other outdoor items need to be stowed. Organize your garage because winds will enter the space through the opening at the bottom of the garage door and any unsecured items can damage the structure or vehicle inside. If you live in one of the houses that is designated to go to a base shelter or going to a friend’s house, you need to secure the items listed above before leaving your home.
On-LineHurricaneReadinessResources Ready.Gov www.ready.gov - Emergency planning information and tools for all personnel.
NFAAS and PAGE 2 https://navyfamily.navy.mil - Web-based accountability, assessment and recovery tool for disaster-affected Navy personnel and their families. Ensure your Page 2 is updated.
FEMA www.fema.gov - Offers information on the range of natural and man-made disasters and guidance for protecting families and their property.
National Hurricane Center www.nhc.noaa.gov - Coordinating with the National Weather Service, The National Hurricane Center provides tropical weather analysis’ and forecasts, in efforts to save lives, mitigate property loss, and improve economic efficiency by issuing watches and warnings.
Base Hurricane Shelters JTF.....................................................W.T. Sampson High School JTF...........................................W.T. Sampson Elementary School JTF........................................................Base Gym (Denich Gym) Marine Site..............................................................Youth Center Marine Point...........................................................Youth Center Radio Point..............................................................Youth Center Paola Point..............................................................Youth Center Deer Point...............................................................Youth Center Contractor Manned Camps.....................................Bowling Alley
GTMO SHOPPER
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VEHICLES 2008 SILVER DODGE CALIBER SXT, 16,700 MILES, EXCELLENT CONDITION! $8,000, CALL 78851 1995 Dodge Caravan FOR SALE $1500, Call x77766 for inquiries 1997 Jeep Cherokee, Good condition, $2,300, Call 77264 or 4051 1995 Eclipse, Black, has A/C and CD with Aux player, Runs Pretty Good asking for $2000 but price negotiable. Needs to sell leaving in June. POC Rachel @ 77176. 1991 Nissan Sentra, 5-spd, 2dr, A/C. Runs excellent! Asking $1900. Please, call Jeff @ 75585 or 2371
HOUSEHOLD GOODS Variable speed craftsman drill press (on stand) $80.00, 42” Samsung Plasma TV $300.00, Twin bed frame/box spring/bed skirt/head board (no mattress) $50.00, Sofa & Love seat (chocolate brown microfiber, Includes home theater riser for sofa and 4 cube storage ottomans) $400.00, Ashley Low Boy hutch/ wine cabinet $100.00, Yamaha RX-V2095 receiver/amplifier, JVC XL-R5000 CD/CDR multiple cd player/recorder, Bose 901s with floor stands and eq driver, Bose AM5s with wall mounts and floor stands, and Bose VCS80 center speaker (sold together ONLY) $1,900. E-mail us at dunbar_family@yahoo.com for pictures or call 79505.
OUTDOOR REC Prelude Schwinn Road Bike (white) $200.00 OBO. e-mail jbautista@brgtmo.com or jbautista@ roe.com.
ELECTRONICS DirecTV Satellite Dish FOR SALE $700, Call x77766 for inquiries 2010 MacBook Pro Laptop. 4 GB Memory. Barely used. Call 55080. NEW Lenovo IdeaPad N580, 15.6 HD LED Panel, Flat type/Wedge type, Built-in stereo speakers, Built-in microphone, Integrated camera, $325 firm, x78146 or x5228 TV satellite dish for $500, Call 77125, 84034 or 4003.
MISC Selling a pair of never worn white Nike Air force 1’s with brown accents.Size 12, $40 obo call Jimmy 77111. Lost 16 Gig I-Pod Nano. Purple with black case. If found please call April at 75817.
YARD SALE Yard Sale, Saturday May 11, 8am10am CP 14B GARAGE SALE, NOB HILL 13B 11 MAY 2013 0600 TO 1100 No early bird Garage sale on Saturday 11 May @ 10:00 a.m. Location GC80-A phone number 77407.
The
scoop
SAFE RIDE
Out drinking? Put the keys down and call Safe Ride at 84913 or 84781. Don’t drink and drive.
WATER RESTRICTIONS
The Naval Station is currently experiencing water production limitations and is under a tight water restriction. We are asking all residents to adhere to the following rules; no lawn watering, no vehicle washing at homes, limit plant watering, no washing of sidewalks with potable water and residents are asked to report possible leaks to the Public Works Department at 4535.
RED CROSS
The American Red Cross is holding two Adult/Infant/Child First Aid/CPR/AED certification courses. The courses are scheduled on May 18th. For more information or to register call 2511 or 2512.
GAS PRICES
We have received some good news regarding the gas prices. Last week we received notification from OSD that the FY 2013 fuel price change effective May 1 has been postponed due to revised business and economic assumptions. The current price will remain in effect until further notice. WOMENS RETREAT
A Womens Encounter Retreat will be held May 10th and 11th in the Main Chapel. Details can be found on the base roller or by contacting Keli Caraveo at 77178.
W.T. SAMPSON
*W.T. Sampson is holding their end of year concert Monday, May 13 at 1800 in the High School Gymnasium. This event includes chorus and band performances. They are also holding a Student Talent Show May 17th at 1700 at the Elementary Campus. The acts must be less than two minutes, participants must attend two rehearsals and they must have their music ready on an IPOD/MP3 or CD. One last thing regarding the school, this week is Teacher Appreciation Week and today is actually National Teacher Day. If you have the opportunity, please thank our teachers for their hard work and dedication to our students.
Public Works Environmental Department is looking for volunteers to help with a manatee survey. The survey is scheduled for May 20 to 24 and training and orientation will be held May 19. Volunteers must be able to work in a boat environment, able to lift heavy weight, be a team player and be a good swimmer. For more information call 4493. The Naval Hospital is having a Donut Sale to benefit the Corpsman Birthday Ball. The sale is scheduled for Saturday, May 11th from 1400 to 1800 and then on Sunday, May 12th from 1000 to 1300 in the NEX Atrium.
NAVY BALL
The 2013 Navy Ball Committee is inviting anyone interested to join their meetings. Meetings are held at 1200 every Wednesday at O’Kelly’s Bar and Grill. Contact Chief Robles for more information at ETC@gtmo.navy.mil.
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MWR
Recreation Asst. Lifeguard - Flex Recreation Asst. Lifeguard - Full Time Bartender - O’Kellys - Flex Bartender - Flex CYP Asst.- Full Time CYP Ops Clerk - Flex Food Service Worker - Flex Lead CYP Asst.- Full Time Accounting Tech.- Flex Electrician- Full Time Maintenance Mechanic - Full Time Rec Aid Bingo Caller - Flex Recreation Asst.. - Full Time HR Specialist _ Full Time ID Checker - Flex Waiter/Waitress(Flex) Auto Skills Center Manager (Full Time) Recreation Asst.-Flex Food Service Worker-Flex Sexual Assault Prevention and
Job Descriptions can be found on MWR’s Job Wall next to the NAF HR office, Bldg. 760. FMI, call 74121
Administrative Assistant Chenega Federal Systems is seeking a qualified, full time local hire to perform the task of Administrative Assistant. Candidate must be a US citizen and be able to obtain a SECRET clearance. For more detail concerning this opportunity, please visit our website at: https://chenega.taleo.net/careersection/ jobdetail.ftl?job=114901&lang=en&sns You may also contact Alan Sterling or Jessica Joseph directly at extension 8072 or 8736.
MOVIES DOWNTOWN LYCEUM
FRIDAY May 10 The Great Gatsby (New) 8 p.m.: PG13
10 p.m.:
Oblivion PG13
142 min. 124 min.
SATURDAY May 11 8 p.m.: Evil Dead(New)
MANATEE SURVEY
DONUT SALE
R
10 p.m.: Iron Man 3 PG13
91 min.
130 min.
SUNDAY May 12 8 p.m.: Tyler Perry’s Temptation PG13
GTMO JOB HUNT Social Services Assistant Comfortable working with a diverse population Must be fluent in Spanish Full time and part time positions available Local hires only – G4 position, one year fixed term contract FMI Call 74788
111 min.
MONDAY May 13 8 p.m.: Olympus Has Fallen(Last) R
107 min
TUESDAY 8 p.m.: Admission
May 14
WEDNESDAY 8 p.m.: Zombie Land
May15
PG13
R
107 min.
88 min.
THURSDAY May 16 The Croods(Last) 8 p.m.: PG
98 min.
CALL THE MOVIE HOTLINE @ 4880
U.S. Naval Hospital Guantanamo Bay Change of Command Stacey Byington USNH Public Affairs Officer
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n a traditional change of command ceremony held today, CAPT Daryl K. Daniels, MC, USN, became Commanding Officer of U.S. Naval Hospital Guantanamo Bay (USNH GTMO), and Commander, Joint Medical Group (JMG), Joint Task Force-Guantanamo (JTF). RDML Elaine Wagner, DC, USN, Commander, Navy Medicine East, and RDML John Smith Jr., USN, Commander, Joint Task Force-Guantanamo were the guest speakers. CAPT Stoltz has led the hospital staff and the JMG for the past two years. His exceptional professionalism, personal initiative and dedication to duty have been recognized by senior leadership, and RDML Wagner presented him with a Legion of Merit during the ceremony. The citation said in part, “CAPT Stoltz instilled a culture of safety, performance improvement, and trust throughout the entire command. His focus on customer service and access to care resulted in his command being consistently ranked #1 or #2 in Patient Satisfaction across all of Navy Medicine. His proactive leadership resulted in improved business and patient care processes as well as improved facilities, and was remarkably accomplished without any loss in clinical services to the community.” Awarded by the President, the citation also noted that “CAPT Stoltz’s deft leadership of his healthcare team ultimately resulted in extraordinary results on Joint Commission and MedIG surveys. The Joint Commission lead surveyor indicated that this was the best report she had ever given any facility in more than 30 years, and the Navy Medicine lead Inspector General noted that this hospital was in the top one-percent of all the commands she had surveyed.” In a farewell to JTF and JMG personnel and USNH GTMO staff published in the ‘Wire’ recently, CAPT Stoltz said, “It has been a great honor for me to serve as Commanding Officer of U.S. Naval Hospital and Commander of the Joint Medical Group. Throughout my tour, I have been impressed by everyone’s hard work and dedication to this important assignment. Your efforts have inspired me, and I’ve learned and grown from working with you.” CAPT Stoltz leaves Guantanamo Bay to report
to the Department of Defense Centers of Excellence, headquartered in the Washington D.C. area, as Director of Psychological Health and Traumatic Brain Injury. CAPT Daniels reports to Guantanamo Bay from U.S. THIRD Fleet, where he served as Fleet Surgeon. A native of Newton, Mass., he earned his Doctor of Medicine degree from Yale University in 1991, and entered the Navy after completing his residency in general surgery from the University of New Mexico in 1996. His first tour of duty was at U.S. Naval Hospital Okinawa, Japan, serving first as Staff Surgeon, and then as head of the General Surgery Department. During this tour he also deployed with Fleet Surgical Team 7 aboard the USS Belleau Wood (LHA-3) participating in Operation Desert Fox. In 2000, he reported to Naval Medical Center San Diego as Staff Surgeon, and deployed from there in 2001 to U.S. Central Command, Bahrain, in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. He deployed in 2004 to Al Asad, Iraq, with the 1st Force Service Support Group, 1st Marine Expeditionary Force, in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. He served first as company commander of Alpha Surgical Company, and then later as Chief of Professional Services. He then returned to Naval Medical Center San Diego as acting director of Ancillary Services, and was later named Director, Surgical Services, where he oversaw and resourced 15 clinical departments and eight residency programs. CAPT Daniels earned a Master of Arts degree in Health Services Management from Webster University, St. Louis, Mo., and a Master of Science degree in National Resource Strategy, from the Industrial College of the Armed Forces, Washington, D.C., graduating from both with distinction. Personal decorations include the Legion of Merit, two Meritorious Service Medals, and two Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medals, as well as numerous other personal and unit awards. Just prior to his previous assignment with THIRD Fleet he served as Executive Officer, U.S. Naval Hospital Guam. CAPT Daniels is looking forward to the challenges of his new assignment, and said, “My wife and I are very pleased to be here in Guantanamo Bay. This is our third island tour. We enjoy the lifestyle.”
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