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April 7, 2017• VOL. 74 • NO. 39• NAVY.MIL/LOCAL/GUANTANAMO • FACEBOOK.COM/NSGuantanamoBay
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Naval Station Guantanamo Bay
Chief’s Celebrate
124 yrs
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NS Guantanamo Bay Commanding Officer, Captain David Culpepper congratulates Builder Constructionman Logan Weber for the Week of March 21-27 2017 and Builder 2nd Class Jody Holland March 27- April 3, 2017 .
BUCA LOGAN WEBER
Job/Department: Public Works Department Hometown: Salem, South Dakota Age: 19 Position: Construction Apprentice Hero(s): Grandfather Ambition/goal: Financial Freedom Currently working on: Working on BU specific job skills to enhance Naval Career. Hobby: Building Computers Greatest accomplishment: Joining the Navy ■Sailor of the Week Action: Embodies the “Can do” spirit we hold in such high regard. He is a positive role model not only amongst his peers but for the Navy and community as a whole. He can be relied on to complete anything assigned to him and he will not hesitate to jump to the front to lead if and when required. He is dependable and effective with sharp military bearing. His positive attitude is contagious that effects everyone who works with him. BUCA is currently performing well above a seasoned PO3 and is certainly and without doubt an ideal candidate for SOW. His overall actions, reliability, and his clutch performance have earned the honor of Sailor of the Week. VOL. 74 • NO. 39
COMMANDING OFFICER EXECUTIVE OFFICER COMMAND MASTER CHIEF
BU2 JODY HOLLAND
Job/Department: Public Works Department Hometown: Monticello, Florida Age: 27 ■Sailor of the Week Because: BU2 Holland demonstrates untiring dedication and the tenacious ability to successfully complete all tasks assigned to him. His indispensable performance as shop supervisor truly exemplifies the true meaning of pride in work as he always sets the example for the four personnel who work for him. He consistently promotes a professional attitude that radiates to others, causing them to respond in kind with full effort and cooperation. His expertise was critical in the planning of the North East Gate Water Rehabilitation Facility ensuring when the base Triad has their monthly meetings with the Cuban Military Forces there are workable heads and running water. His comprehensive technical skills are firm and resolute as he expertly emplaced 10 metal sheets and meticulously welded them, reinforcing the pier on Maceo Road as they became eroded and were deemed a safety hazard to all of NAVSTA GTMO personnel, furthermore enhancing the safety of all residents. His overall actions, reliability, and his exceptional performance have earned him the honor of Sailor of the Week.
Guantanamo Bay Gazette
CAPT. DAVID CULPEPPER CMDR. DENNIS MOJICA CMDCM (SW/AW) THOMAS MACE
PUBLIC AFFAIRS OFFICER PHOTOJOURNALIST EDITOR/LAYOUT
NAVAL STATION GUANTANAMO BAY, CUBA
MS. JULIE ANN RIPLEY MA1 MEAGANN FOSTER MC2 JOHN PHILIP WAGNER, JR.
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Naval Station Guantanamo Bay(NSGB) Command Master Chief (CMDCM) Thomas Mace serves Service Members lunch at the Gold Hill Galley during Chief’s Week. Photo by MC2 John Philip Wagner, Jr.
Ask the Chief: NSGB Command Master Chief in the Spotlight by MC2 John Philip Wagner, Jr
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aval Station Guantanamo Bay (NSGB) is Command Master Chief (CMDCM) Thomas Mace’s first assignment as a command master chief, after earning the designation CMDCM in July 2016. “I feel that since I have become a command master chief, the sphere of influence and responsibility has grown exponentially,” said Mace. “I am the leader of the Chiefs’ Mess and I am the leader and the voice of all enlisted Sailors in the command now, not just a department. There is a lot more that I am responsible for, a lot more on my shoulders. If I get it wrong, there is a lot more impact. So, the pressure to get it right the first time is enormous. I am humbled to be able to lead all the enlisted Sailors in all of the commands. It’s a neat feeling.” Mace has been in the Navy for 17 years and was selected as a chief petty officer at the seven-year mark of his career. “Next to my marriage and the birth of my children, it was the best day of my life,” said Mace. “It was an awesome feeling, an outstanding day. It is the pinnacle of being an enlisted Sailor. Going through six weeks of the induction season and then participating in the pinning ceremony with everyone that went through it with me. It was an amazing feeling having my wife pin me on stage that day.” To Mace, being a Chief means being the example. “It’s hard to become a chief, but it’s even harder to be the example,” said Mace. “You are the example to not only the junior Sailors and junior officers that you are mentoring, but also the senior officers that look to you to manage the enlisted. Being the example and leading by example – that’s what it means to me to be a chief.
“My goal, as command master chief, is the success of the people around me,” said Mace. “I have reached the pinnacle of my career, there is no E-10. That is what is going to define me as a master chief and as a CMC. The more people I can help get promoted, awarded, and succeeding in life - that’s my reward.” A famous saying in the Navy is “Ask the Chief.” Many take that expression to mean that being a Chief means having all the answers, all the time. The power of the mess, another famous Chief expression, explains that it is not a single chief who has all the answers, but that the knowledge of the collective mess is where its real strength lies. “That’s what is neat about the Chiefs’ Mess. We’re global,” said Mace. “I can pick up the phone right now and call a chief I’ve never met for a question on something. If he has it, he will give it to me. That’s what ask the chief means to me.” The chief is the backbone of the Navy, connecting the junior enlisted force and the officer force. They are charged with getting the job done by providing leadership, mentorship, and motivation to Sailors to ensure the mission is met. “I appreciate all the hard work that all the Sailors do every single day here at Guantanamo Bay to make it the awesome base that it is,” said Mace. “We are off the radar for the right reasons and on the radar for the right reason. That comes from the hard work put in around base every day. Their hard work makes my job easier.”
“Coming through the ranks there was always the mystery of the chief. He/she was that one guy who knew everything, who you didn’t want to see if you were in trouble. I was always fascinated by the chief petty officer; with the want and desire to excel, excel, excel and, to me, the pinnacle of being enlisted was being a chief petty officer.” – CMDCM Thomas Mace
‘“Ask the Chief” means just that: ask the Chief anything, we will give you an answer, find the answer, or lead you in the direction so that you may find the answer yourself. But, be mindful, the answer may not always be the one you want to hear.”- BMCS Gabriel Alvizo
“I can reach so many more Sailors as a Chief and I love that, it is the best part about becoming a Chief.” – MAC Kaitlin Hill
“I wanted to be a Chief so that I can guide, develop and mold Sailors that I come in contact with.” GMC Brandon Maye
Naval Station Guantanamo Bay (NSGB) held a week-long celebration in honor of the birthday of the Chief Petty Officer, a tradition that started 124 years ago. On April 1, 1893, Navy General Order 409 established the rate of chief petty officer. Navy Chiefs from every command on base participated in a pride run, serving lunch at the base galley, a hike along Ridgeline Trail, a cake cutting ceremony and a barbeque at the Goat Locker. The week’s events culminated with a CPO Dining In at the Windjammer Ballroom, April 1, on the CPO birthday. (Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class John Philip Wagner, Jr.
Reflecting on Women’s History Month PAGE 6• THE GUANTANAMO BAY GAZETTE
Story by MA1 Meagann Foster, NSGB PAO
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omen’s History Month 2017 celebrates “honoring trail blazing women in labor and business.” Several women around Naval Station Guantanamo Bay (NSGB) who embody that message recently shared their thoughts on the importance of celebrating this month each year. Chief Warrant Officer Two Brandi Ziglar, NSGB administration officer, explains the importance of honoring the women who have brought a fresh perspective to our military. “We, as women, have contributed to the building of this country and every workforce,” said Ziglar. “Often, we forget that we fought to get here and play an integral role in society.” Having a diverse United States military is important to its overall success. “Having a diverse fighting force allows our military to have unlimited capabilities,” said Chief Master-at-Arms Kaitlyn Hill, Harbor Patrol Unit departmental chief. “It’s important to recognize the remarkable accomplishments that women have achieved that were once overlooked, which will enrich our society and history for generations to come.” Ms. Claudine Miller is one of several female firefighters employed by the Naval Station Guantanamo Bay Fire Department. “[The women] are no different from the guys, we go through the same training, testing and do the same job,
there is no difference between women and men; we’re all the same here,” said Miller. Though Ziglar, Hill and Miller come from different backgrounds and had different role models, they each explained the power of positive female influences in their lives as the greatest contributor to their success. Ziglar credited modeling her career after Admiral Michelle Howard for being where she is today. “Seeing her career made me feel there’s nothing I can’t do and seeing her excel convinced me to put in my Warrant Officer package.” Hill stated that although she didn’t have just one woman that influenced her, she has been influenced by women like Mother Teresa, Rosa Parks and Loretta Walsh. “I am currently following Malala Yousafzai, a Pakistani schoolgirl who defied threats of the Taliban to campaign for the right to education and has become an advocate for human rights, women’s rights and the right to education,” said Hill. “All are amazing women.” Sometimes the best influence can be yourself, which Claudine Miller can attest to. “I’ve been so inspired by what I’ve accomplished,” said Miller. “Every time I have something that I don’t think I can do, I remember all that I’ve done to be where I am and it encourages me to keep moving forward, especially when people think that I can’t do it.” Naval Station Guantanamo Bay (NSGB) Commanding Officer Capt. David Culpepper and the staff at Fleet and Family Support Center meet up to sign proclamations in honor of Child Abuse Prevention Month and Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month for the month of April. The month of April will be commemorated with several events that will help with the awareness of these topics. For more information on events for both topics look at the base roller and also the FFSC Facebook for more information, or call the FFSC at 4141.
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ebrate month of the Military Child.
Reef Raiders Underwater Easter Egg Hunt, at Cable Beach Apr. 16 at 1000: Fun for the whole family , for more info contact Luzi and Jessie at 75336. Important Notice: Starting April 24: Windjammer Cafe, Pizza Hut, and O’Kelly’s will be CLOSED temporarily for renovations. The facility will be reopen by the 1st week of June. No Windjammer Ballroom reservations of Bingo for the month of May.
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DOWNTOWN LYCEUM
FRIDAY 8:00pm
Apr 7
Smurfs: The Lost Village PG
10:00pm
Kong: Skull Island PG-13
SATURDAY
Apr 8
SUNDAY
Apr 9
8:00pm 10:30pm
8:00pm
Before I Fall PG-13 Power Ranger PG-13 Rock Dog PG
MONDAY 8:00pm
The Great Wall PG-13
TUESDAY
Apr 10 Apr 11
8:00pm
Fist Fight R
8:00pm
The Shack PG-13
WEDNESDAY
Apr 12
THURSDAY
Apr 13
8:00pm
Get Out PG-13
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While walking or explore all NSGB beach be careful of our wild neighbors during nesting season and report any nest to PWD Environmental at 5626/5627/5623.
Community Involvement - Directly Enhancing our Future Leadership Story and Photos by MA1 Meagann Foster, NSGB PAO
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ore than 40 chiefs and first class petty officers participated in a CPO 365 beach clean-up at Cable Beach on March 17. The event was a two-pronged effort to clean the beach and bring the two groups together in an effort to improve the Guantanamo Bay community. Chief Master-at-Arms Fabian Salazar, CPO 365 Phase I coordinator, stated that the reason for a beach clean-up was seeing a child unable to play in the sand because of all the rocks on the beach. “This little kid was so excited to use his new shovel at the beach, but he went up to his mom and said that he couldn’t use it because there was no sand. We should have the best possible beaches here for our families to enjoy,” said Salazar. The chiefs and first class petty officers removed a ton of rocks and revealed the sand for a small stretch of the beach. They also attempted to clear up the volleyball court so that Naval Station Guantanamo Bay residents are able to use the court again safely. Naval Station Guantanamo Bay Command Master Chief (CMDCM) Thomas Mace attests to the importance of community relations projects as a way to give back to the community. “Too much emphasis and publicity is placed on the bad stuff when there is so much positive stuff happening everywhere,” said Mace. “To be quite honest, the community relations projects are more
about connecting with and giving back to the community, and less so trying to defeat opinion.” CPO 365 is the chief petty officer development program enacted by retired Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy Rick D. West in 2010. This program was put into place to provide year-round mentorship to first class petty officers before they become chief petty officers. The transition from a first class petty officer to a chief doesn’t happen overnight, but is a career-long progression. Before CPO 365, there was no official training to prepare first class petty officers for the next level of responsibility prior to being selected to CPO (E-7) and starting the transition or induction season as it was once called. CMDCM Thomas Mace, who oversees the program, believes that, “having a year-round, structured program keeps the chiefs and first classes fresh on current guidance and allows them to learn from each other. This translates directly to the Sailors at the deckplate level.” Those eligible for chief should be the best of the best. CPO 365 places a large emphasis on developing well-rounded chiefs to ensure that goal is met. It is also a way to improve not only leadership at every rank, but also the community as well. Teaching the next generation of leaders about the history of our bases and the importance of taking care of those places is a big part of the sense of heritage current chiefs hope to pass on to those coming up in the ranks.