JUNE 28, 2013 • VOL. 70 • NO. 22• NAVY.MIL/LOCAL/GUANTANAMO • FACEBOOK.COM/NSGuantanamoBay
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Security Forces Attend Active Shooter Course
Security members practice building clearing drills while attending an Active Shooter Response Course at Naval Station (NS) Guantanamo Bay, June 24-28. The course was designed to teach security forces how to safely respond if called upon. MCC Keith Bryska Gazette Editor
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ailors assigned to Naval Security Forces Guantanamo Bay, Cuba participated in an Active Shooter Response Course June 24-28. The training was taught by members of the Naval Criminal Investigative Service (NCIS) Security Training Assistance and Assessment Team (STAAT). According to instructor, Chief Warrant Officer John Deal the students learned how to use basic fundamentals and to transfer these procedures safely to use in the event of a real active shooter scenario. “If an active shooter alert ever gets called this course teaches them the tactics to survive and how to neutralize the shooter” said Deal. “With the recent events that have happened stateside it’s important for these officers to have the knowledge to react in the case they ever get called upon.” Master-At-Arms Seaman Recruit Jeremiah Tramill believes the class has been extremely beneficial and will help him become more efficient as a first responder. “Being straight out of “A” School I feel this class has helped me learn a lot of valuable information, to
include building clearing, IED searches, and arrest and apprehension techniques,” said Tramill. “One of the most important things I have learned so far is that communication with your teammates is invaluable.” Chief Master-At-Arms James Fuller says that communication with team members is one of many things these young Sailors are learning along with the knowledge on how to apply the techniques they are using properly so they can keep residents safe. “The students have been very enthusiastic and have been learning a lot, while learning how to be effective communicators in the field they are also building camaraderie as well,” said Fuller. “A lot of these Sailors here are first termers and this training helps them gain the experience they need to succeed as a Master-At-Arms.” Master-At-Arms Seaman Recruit Stephanie Dersch also believes that this class was very beneficial for a first term Sailor to attend. “I have really enjoyed this class and think it’s the best program I have been taught so far,” said Dersch. “To have NCIS come in and teach us things that we don’t do every day will be very beneficial to me and my teammates.”
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NS Guantanamo Bay’s Executive Officer, Cmdr. Colin Caswell congratulates ND2 Cash on his selection as Sailor of the Week.
NAVY DIVER 2ND CLASS CODY CASH
■Job/Department: Diver/Port Ops ■Age: 22 ■Hometown: Okinawa, Japan ■Favorite Musician: Sublime ■Favorite Movie: Point Break ■Favorite Book: The Notebook Favorite Sports Team: Flint Michigan Tropics ■Favorite GTMO Restaurant: Mongolian BBQ ■Goal: 20 years in the Navy ■TV Show: Duck Dynasty ■Hero: ND1 Kerr ■Sailor of the Week Because: He is being recognized for organizing and conducting all the make-up command physical readiness test sessions and running command PT, while the rest of the assistant command fitness leaders were conducting the bad day make-ups and new check in physical readiness test. VOL. 70 • NO.22
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 PHOTOJOURNALIST
NAVAL STATION GUANTANAMO BAY, CUBA
KELLY WIRFEL MCC(SW/AW) KEITH BRYSKA MCSN JASON BAWGUS
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Hagel: Defense Department Welcomes Supreme Court Decision From American Forces Press Service
WASHINGTON (NNS) -- Defense Department officials will move forward in making benefits available to all military spouses, Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel said in a statement issued after the U.S. Supreme Court struck down the Defense of Marriage Act. The law had prevented federal agencies from offering all of the same benefits to spouses in same-sex marriages that they provide to other spouses. Here is the secretary’s statement: The Department of Defense welcomes the Supreme Court’s decision today on the Defense of Marriage Act. The Department will immediately begin the process of implementing the Supreme Court’s decision in consultation with the Department of Justice and other executive branch agencies. The Department of Defense intends to make the same benefits available to all military spouses -- regardless of sexual orientation -- as soon as possible. That is now the law, and it is the right thing to do. Every person who serves our nation in uniform stepped forward with courage and commitment. All that matters is their patriotism, their willingness to serve their country and their qualifications to do so. Today’s ruling helps ensure that all men and women who serve this country can be treated fairly and equally, with the full dignity and respect they so richly deserve. Later, a Defense Department spokesman issued a statement detailing some of the steps the department is taking:
--The Department will immediately begin to update the identification card issuance infrastructure and update the applicable implementing guidance. We estimate that this process will take about 6-12 weeks. For civilian employees, the Department will look to OPM for guidance. For civilian employees who are eligible for ID card-related benefits, the Department intends that ID cards will be made available to same-sex spouses of civilian employees at the same time as same-sex spouses of military members. -- The Supreme Court’s ruling means that the Defense Department will extend all benefits to same-sex spouses of military personnel that are currently extended to oppositesex spouses, including medical, dental, interment at Arlington National Cemetery, and with-dependent Basic Allowance for Housing. The Department will implement these benefit changes as soon as possible for same-sex spouses. -- The policies governing burial at Arlington National Cemetery will apply equally to same-sex and opposite-sex spouses. -- We are carefully reviewing command sponsorship for overseas tours, and all applicable Status of Forces agreements.
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Cmdr. Gabriel Mensah NS Guantanamo Bay Chaplain Services
“Rise Above Rejection” In 1969, Laurence J. Peter, an Associate Professor of Education at the University of Southern California, wrote a book about the inefficiency in the business world. The book was called: The Peter Principle: Why Things Always Go Wrong. He sent the manuscript to 30 publishers; but they all rejected the book, stating that it had no commercial value. Finally, he sent it out one more time, to the William Morrow Company. This time around, it was accepted. The book sold over eight million copies, and was translated
into 38 languages. Not bad for a book that was rejected by 30 publishers. When you go through history, Peter’s experience of rejection has been repeated several times. It is believed that Abraham Lincoln was defeated seven times for elective office before winning the White House. Vincent Van Gogh earned a paltry $85 from his paintings, yet a century later one of his paintings, Dr. Bachet, sold for a whopping $82.5 million. The point of all this is clear: had Lincoln and van Gogh let rejection govern their lives and defeat them, our world would be very impoverished today. A wise man once said: “Anyone who hopes to build a better world must be prepared for rejection.”
MCSFCO Conducts Intensive Training MCSN Jason Bawgus Photo Journalist
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arines from the Marine Corps Security Force Company (MCSFCO) Guantanamo Bay held training at the Granadillo Firing Range and across the bay, June 20. The training consisted of Marines having to use techniques learned in the Marine Corps Martial Arts Program (MCMAP), running in full gear, and firing under pressure. The Marines across the bay were qualifying on the M249 Squad Automatic Weapon (SAW) and the M240B Machine Gun. At the Granadillo Firing Range Marines would start by ground fighting then have to run and dawn their combat gear including helmet, eye protection, gloves, and chest protector and sprint to their instructors. After performing 10 burpees the Marines would fire shots into a target, shoulder roll and have to fire at a target containing the correct answer of a question being asked by the instructor. They would then work on tactfully maneuvering through urban environments and fire around a wall. “This is the everyday life of a Marine,” said 1st Sgt. Jonathan Martin. “We want our young Marines to be
ready for any situation they may encounter. This is the stuff we have to do to train for whatever happens.” The participants were kept under constant stress with music playing and having to do different exercises in order to recreate the feel of a firefight. “We want our Marines to be prepared for real life scenarios and we want the stress level to be there,” said Maj. Mark Cameron, MCSFCO Commanding Officer. “We also want to keep them safe in the training. Safety is the number one thing on our minds anytime we are dealing with live ammunition.” Across the bay Marines were learning the basics needed to qualify with the M240B and M249SAW machine guns. The participants walked through the steps of loading, firing and making safe their weapons before actually moving to the live fire target range. After familiarizing themselves with the weapons the official test would start and instructors would call out different targets for the Marines to fire at in a timed setting. Marines assigned to MCSFCO spend approximately 120 days at NS GTMO to train and become acclimated to the heat before transferring to a different location.
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USNH Holds Birthday Ball Navy Seaman Joshua Lyles, a hospital corpsman and behavioral health technician with Joint Medical Group Guantanamo, stands at attention after setting the table for Service members that still are or were either prisoners of war or missing in action, during the annual U.S. Navy Hospital Corps Birthday Ball at the Windjammer Ballroom, U.S. Naval Station Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, June 22, 2013. The setting of the POW-MIA table is a time honored tradition that reminds us to never forget that while we enjoy our daily pleasures, there are others who have endured and may still be enduring deprivation and imprisonment. (Army National Guard photo by Spc. Lerone Simmons, JTF-GTMO/PAO)
Navy Chief Petty Officer Mary Weiss-Brandenburg, chief hospital corpsman at U.S. Naval Hospital Guantanamo Bay, and the oldest corpsman at 52, hands a piece of cake to the youngest corpsman, Navy Seaman Esteven Baca, an 18-yearold hospital corpsman with home health at USNH, while Navy Rear Adm. John W. Smith Jr., commander Joint Task Force Guantanamo looks on during the annual U.S. Navy Hospital Corps Birthday Ball at the Windjammer Ballroom, U.S. Naval Station Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, June 22, 2013. The passing of cake from oldest to youngest symbolizes the passing down of traditions within the ranks of hospital corpsman. (ArmyNational Guard photo by Spc. Lerone Simmons, JTF-GTMO/PAO)
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VEHICLES
MISC Calling all Clemson University Alumnus / Fans! If you would like to help start a Clemson Club here in GTMO please send an email with your credentials to Steven Vickery @ steven. vickery@usnbgtmo.navy.mil . The goal is to see how many participants we can get. If we have enough Alumni, a formal Clemson Alumni Association Club can be founded here in GTMO. If not enough Alumni exist, then an informal club can be started for everyone’s enjoyment. Thank you and look forward to hearing from you.
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Silver 1999 V70 Volvo Wagon, Good condition, Repairs need on A/C but will work. $3,000-OBO. Call Tom Brewer at 74100
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2003 Saturn Ion3 Black exterior, gray leather interior, CD player, excellent Cold AC, Automatic, 4 doors, new brakes, only 85K Miles! Great car overall, NOT A GTMO SPECIAL. $4650.00 obo. Call and make an Offer! Andre - 79553
SAFE RIDE
HOUSEHOLD GOODS Entertainment Centre $60, Small coffee Table $20, Clothes Dryer $150, Large Wall Mirror $15 -- Call Esaleta at 77148 Blender $15, 10 cup Hamilton Beach Food Processor $20, Cool Daddy Fryer $15, Power Juicer $40, Red Sofa with 2 pillows $100, Living room table $40, 200 count DVD shelf $20, Computer Table $25, All in one HP wireless printer $25 -- Call Tony at 77106 after 1500
OUTDOOR REC Mares Wet Suite, small; Henderson Dive Skin Pin/black,small; Aqua Lung BC-Bl/Pnk/Gray-XS; Magnum Blizzard Sherwood Regulator Octopus; 2-63 Silver Tank, seen 6 dives- $800 Contact Ed or Nora at 75736 Mongoose Men’s bike 26in. 3 weeks old $195 email Rickthetoyman@gmail. com 1 28in. Mens touring bike w/ helmet and basket-$150. 2 new 26in. Unisex touring bike W/ Helmets, baskets and cushioned seats $125 each or $200 for both or $325 for all 3. Call 74100 Boat for sale, 19’ CENCON Stapleton, 130 Honda Motor, Radio, fish finder/GPS and mp3 player included. Asking $8K call Lara Tur at 75578.
ELECTRONICS TV satellite dish for $350. Call 77125, 84034 or 4003. Pandigital Tablet fairly new $85, Small Hunch Back TV $20 Call Esteta 77418 4ft Sat dish w/TV LNB, $350-OBO call 74100 ask for Tom
YARD SALE
Marine Site 113 8am-12pm, no early birds.
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.
QUALITY OF LIFE BOARD QOL@GTMO.NAVY.MIL Q. I was very irritated that only kids and teens 36” and up were allowed to play on the bounce houses on the 22nd of Jun before the start of the movie, Monsters University. A lot of time the younger children are excluded because the older kids get into the small bounce houses and overtake everything, but to actually exclude the little one’s on purpose was ridiculous. Why can’t MWR bring out two bounce houses one for little kids and one for the teens? A. Provided by MWR Director: You talked- we listened! We will allow smaller children to have a bounce house Saturday night! The issue was the safety warning of our bounce houses that we planned to have out there- it is allowed only for children 36” or taller. Michelle was obviously trying to adhere to safety requirements- and I applaud her efforts. However, she is able to bring out another one for smaller children. It’s never our intention to make life difficult for the community- and it’s suggestions like yours that help us improve so thank you!
GALLEY CLOSURE
Q. I think it’s a great idea to post on the roller the Heat Index Flag Conditions and what it means. However I do not know where the flag is currently being flown. Is it possible to put the flag somewhere on Sherman Avenue? Maybe Cooper Field? Or somewhere where there is high traffic?
ROTATOR UPDATE
A. Provided by CMC Cramer: We will be installing a flag pole on Sherman Ave right beside the beach status sign. Every day we will have the heat flag flying to indicate the heat advisory.
The Gold Hilly Galley will be closed from July 8 to July 23. The galley will be open to meal pass patrons only (blue card). No cash sales will be accepted. 6 July Northbound Rotator Update Due to a runway closure at NAS Jax, the 6 July NB rotator will land at NAS Cecil Field. Customs services will be available at NAS Cecil Field as well as busses to NAS Jax & Jax Intl Airport at no additional fee. Please refer all questions to GTMO Air OPS at X6204/X6408. Or stop by the Windward Annex (M-F 0900-1730).
JEA/CSADD
Attention all E-1’s to E-5’s! The NAVSTA GTMO JEA and CSADD summer elections are coming up. Nominations will be taken from 18 June to 3 July for the elections to be held 9 July. There are many JEA positions available including President and Vice President. All junior sailors E1-E5 are eligible for the positions. To apply email LS2 King at Adrianne.king2@gtmo. navy.mil or YN2 Dryman at Curtis. dryman@usnbgtmo.navy.mil.
Q. I would like to know why Roger’s Mon, Wed, Fri power training class is being cancelled and without any notice. This class is consistently full to the point where we typically run out of weights. Not everyone is a gym rat and for many of us it gives us the ability to get a full body workout with weights. I have been taking the class for 3 months and have had unbelievable results. You are doing the island a great disservice by canceling this class and I am certain that my complaint will not be the only one you receive. A. Provided by MWR Director: We hear you! We will find a workaround. Due to Human Resources issues, unfortunately I can’t share with you what situation caused it, however please know that it could not be avoided in the short term. We will definitely still have the class on Mondays and Thursdays at 1630, the regular (not beginners) Power Training class starting today. More to follow.
GTMO JOB HUNT
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Women, Infants & Children (WIC) Overseas office has a part time position for: Nutritionist/Dietitian/Nurse/Home Economist/Physician Assistant. Requires a B.S. in Nursing, Nutrition, Dietetics, or Home Economics. Experience in prenatal, maternal or infant nutrition desirable. Must be U.S. citizen. Please e-mail your resume and cover letter to: wicoverseasjobs@ choctawcontracting.com. 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 Call 74788 FMI
MOVIES DOWNTOWN LYCEUM
FRIDAY June 28 8 p.m.: White House Down (New) PG-13
137 min.
10:30 p.m.: Now You See Me PG-13
SATURDAY 8 p.m.: After Earth
June 29
PG13
10 p.m.:
Hangover Part III PG-13
116 min.
100 min. 100 min.
SUNDAY June 30 8 p.m.: Monster’s University G
102 min.
MONDAY July 1 8 p.m.: Star Trek: Into Darkness PG13
132 min.
TUESDAY July 2 The Great Gatsby 8 p.m.: PG13
WEDNESDAY 8 p.m.: World War Z PG-13
10:15 p.m.:Man of Steal PG13
142 min.
July 3 115 min. 143 min.
THURSDAY July 4 8 p.m.: Tyler Perry’s Peeple’s PG13
95 min.
CALL THE MOVIE HOTLINE @ 4880
Day at the Dog Park By Jessica Kennedy Naval Station Public Affairs Intern
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very Wednesday night around 6 p.m. Naval Station (NS) Guantanamo Bay’s neighborhoods sound a little different, a little quieter. The sound of barking dogs cease and quiet sets in. Where are the dogs you ask? They are meeting up with their other four-legged friends at the Doggy Meet-Up at the GTMO Dog Park! Started about a year ago by Morale, Welfare, and Recreation (MWR) Director Tara Culbertson Doggy Meet-Ups have become an event dogs and their parents have fit into their weekly schedule. “It started with about four or five dogs,” said Culbertson. “We just started putting on Facebook that we would have meet ups, and it’s just grown and grown. Now we have a pretty regular crew that comes every week.”
One of the dogs who is part of the regular crew is former wild dog, Buddy. “Buddy is awesome. He used to roam the base but now he has a happy home,” said Culbertson. That happy home is with Jennifer Kent. “Buddy chose me,” said Jennifer. Buddy has caused a lot of memorable moments at the dog park, including his habit of jumping over the fence to greet every dog. “He is the official meeter and greeter,” said Kent. “One time we had two feral dogs over the fence. Buddy went over and bonded with them and talked with them. He tried to make them feel welcome.” Among those that are also welcome at the Doggy Meet-Ups are the unaccompanied residents of the base. “We always invite the people deployed here to GTMO. If they are missing their dog they can come out here and pet a dog and feel better for an hour,” said Culbertson. “It’s a great place to come and get your doggy fix!” said Kent. Doggy Meet-Ups are held every Wednesday at 6 p.m. at the dog park. The dog park is open to the public.
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