August 8, 2014• VOL. 72 • NO. 30• NAVY.MIL/LOCAL/GUANTANAMO • FACEBOOK.COM/NSGuantanamoBay
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USNH GTMO Celebrates Medical Service Corps Birthday
Members of USNH GTMO’s Medical Service Corps (MSC) celebrate their 67th birthday during a ceremony on the quarterdeck. The MSC is comprised of 31 different medical support subspecialities including clinicians, scientists and administrators and supports Military Medicine around the world. USNH Public Affairs Photo by Stacy Byington
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he Navy Medical Service Corps (MSC) celebrated its 67th birthday on Aug. 4. U.S. Naval Hospital Guantanamo Bay (USNH GTMO) celebrated the anniversary with a cake-cutting and the reading of various medical leadership birthday messages. A diverse Corps, the MSC is comprised of 31 different medical support subspecialities including clinicians, scientists and administrators, and supports Military Medicine around the world.
“Our Corps is rich in heritage and tradition,” said LCDR Janiese Cleckley, Director for Administration at USNH GTMO, “and our officers have met and exceeded the medical challenges they have faced throughout the years.” The Navy MSC was created on Aug. 4, 1947, by act of the United States Congress. Originally it had four specialist occupations – Supply and Administration, Optometry, Allied Sciences, and Pharmacy. Today, the Navy MSC has three primary specialties – healthcare administration, healthcare sciences, and clinical care providers. Each of these has numerous sub-specialties. Healthcare administration includes healthcare administrators, logisticians, comptrollers, and medical planners. The healthcare sciences include biochemists, microbiologists, entomologists, aerospace physiologists and research psychologists. Clinical care providers include audiologists, dieticians, occupational therapists, optometrists, pharmacists, physical therapists and social workers. “Today at USNH GTMO, the various MSC officers work in tandem to ensure that the mission of the hospital is met and improved upon,” said Cleckley. “You will find us in any military treatment facility, side-by-side the medical providers, throughout the Navy and around the globe. Our job is to teach, train and mentor so that we can overcome the medical challenges of today and the future. We are, and remain, a proud Corps!”
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NS Guantanamo Bay Commanding Officer, Capt. J.R. Nettleton congratulates BU2 Holland on his selection as Sailor of the Week.
■Job/Department: Lead Builder/NAVFAC ■Age: 24 ■Hometown: Monticello, Fl. ■Hero: BUC Sean Savage, Shawn Holland, Darren McPhee, Mark McClellan ■Favorite Hobby: Fishing, Rebuilding Old Cars ■Favorite GTMO Restaurant: Wind Jammer ■Goal: Make Chief, Own a small farm and an English Bulldog ■Passion: Helping Children with Disabilities ■Favorite Movie: Gangster Squad ■Favorite Quote: “Trust me I’m an Engineer.” ■Sailor of the Week Because: BU2 Holland led five Seabees in the fabrication and installation of a security gate at JPJ hill. This was a Force Protection shortfall during a recent assessment and was a priority project. In addition, BU2 Volunteered a total of seven hours at the lighthouse renovation/clean-up and as a tour guide.
BU2 Jody Holland
VOL. 72 • NO.30
COMMANDING OFFICER EXECUTIVE OFFICER COMMAND MASTER CHIEF
Guantanamo Bay Gazette
CAPT. JOHN NETTLETON CMDR. COLIN CASWELL CMDCM (SW) Jeffery Tidwell
PUBLIC AFFAIRS OFFICER GAZETTE EDITOR PHOTOJOURNALIST
NAVAL STATION GUANTANAMO BAY, CUBA
KELLY WIRFEL MCC(SW/AW) KEITH BRYSKA MC3 JASON BAWGUS
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 900.
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Congratulations FY 2015 Chief Selects
BMC(SEL) Washington Gee, HMC(SEL) Darnelle Mason, ITC(SEL) Kym Compton, MAC(SEL) Matthew Dierlam, MAC(SEL) Kenton Thomas
Chaplain’s Corner
LT Baron Miller
If you’re single, READ THIS!
NS Guantanamo Bay Command Chaplain
Alright, I often write on marriage issues but this week I have a shout-out to all the single folks. I hope to equip you with a nugget of wisdom so that when you cross the threshold into marriage, you’re just a little more equipped than you were before reading this. So here it goes. Have you ever wondered what the person you’re dating will be like when you’re married? It’s easier to figure out than you think. Psychologist Dr. Steve Wilke says the best predictor of future behavior is past behavior. That means that if he plays video games till 2 a.m. when you’re dating, don’t expect him to change simply because he said “I do.” Similarly, if she has annoying habits now, while dating, don’t expect those to just go away because she said “I do.” If your significant other is disrespectful to you now, uses swear words or harsh language when you argue, not valuing your parent’s role in your life, or pressuring you into situations before you’re
ready, then they’re probably going to continue that behavior once married. If they are flirty with other people while dating you, if they post half-naked selfies on social media, or act ‘secretive’ about other relationships they have—news flash— that won’t change. The relationship you have now should be growing in maturity and foundations of intimacy, not stalling out with immaturity and juvenile behavior. However, if your significant other is intentionally showing you love and respect now, while dating, you can expect that behavior to continue when married. This doesn’t mean that growing in love is easy, but it is simpler than you may think. By acting selfless, gracious, and compassionate now, you’re cultivating those characteristics as a ‘new-normal’ for when you’re married. As always, if you’re in need of some relationship counseling, just ask a Chaplain. We’re here to help.
Wardroom Welcomes Newest Addition MC3 Jason Bawgus Photo’s by MC3 Bawgus
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he term “Mustang” when used in the military refers to an enlisted service member who has decided to earn a commissioning without a break in service. It refers to the Mustang horse, a wild animal and therefore not a Thoroughbred. A mustang, after being captured, can be tamed and saddle broken but it always has a bit of wild streak, and can periodically revert to its old ways unexpectedly and therefore the owner needs to keep an eye on it at all times. However, since a mustang was formerly a wild and free animal, it may very well be smarter, more capable and have a better survival instinct than thoroughbreds. Last week Naval Station (NS) Guantanamo Bay welcomed a “Mustang” into their wardroom. Ensign Derrick Abson, Formerly Chief Gunners Mate, received his commission to Ensign at the NS Guantanamo Bay Chapel, Aug. 1. “First and foremost, I would like to thank my family for the unyielding support,” said Ensign Derrick Abson. “I would also like to thank the Chain of Command for having faith in me and last but not least, my fellow shipmates. If it were not for them, I would not be here accepting this Commissioning.” Abson highlighted the dedication it takes not only from a Sailor but also from that Sailor’s family to endure the hardships of deployments and moving from base to base. “We’ve all heard the saying, “Behind every great man……… is a woman with a stick,” or something like that. Our families have all been there for us, through thick and
thin, keeping us focused and on task,” said Abson. “Sailors are often asked to prepare our ships to get underway or prepare our aircrafts for missions. Through the long deployments or short periods away from home, our families sacrifice as much as we do. For that, I would like to thank them for this wonderful journey and I look forward to sharing the rest of this journey with them.” However in joining the wardroom, Abson had to leave behind another great Navy tradition, the Chief Petty Officer’s (CPO) mess. “To the CPO Mess. It’s been a great journey. I’ve had the privilege to meet some outstanding leaders in the Mess and throughout the Navy and it has truly shaped me into the person, the Sailor I am now,” said Abson. “To all my mentors, thanks for the great advice and the motivation to keep me going. We all do so much with so little. Chiefs, keep up the wonderful things you do every day for our Sailors.” Abson closed his ceremony by thanking everyone in attendance, giving a short bit of advice and closing with a quote from Admiral George Anderson. “No one person is greater than the team. I would like to close with a quote from Admiral George Anderson, CNO, 1961, ‘The Navy has both a tradition and a future – and we look with pride and confidence in both directions,’ said Abson. “Again, on behalf of myself and the Abson Family, I would like to thank everyone for your attention and thanks for joining me on this joyful occasion. I am truly honored.”
NAVSTA Holds Annual Warrior of the Quarter Luncheon
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Command representatives and “Warrior of the Quarter” nominees take a group photo after the “Warrior of the Quarter” luncheon, Aug. 6. The luncheon was held to honor their hard work and dedication over the last three months. MC3 Jason Bawgus Photojournalist
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ilitary personnel from Naval Station (NS) Guantanamo Bay, Marine Corps Security Force Company (MCSFCO), Naval Hospital and Joint Task Force (JTF) attended the annual Warrior of the Quarter Luncheon at the Bayview restaurant, Aug. 6. According to NS Guantanamo Bay’s Command Master Chief (CMCDM) Jeffery Tidwell, the Warrior of the Quarter Luncheon was established to recognize the Sailors, Marines and Troopers of the Quarter. Because of the joint effort NS Guantanamo Bay’s Commanding Officer, Capt. J.R. Nettleton decided to call the luncheon the Warrior’s Luncheon. CMCDM Tidwell delivered the opening remarks for the luncheon focusing on how much more the military is doing now with less. “In today’s ever changing world, our great military is continuing to adapt and preform tremendously at all levels and on all fronts,” said Tidwell. “Even though we are experiencing funding cuts that are unprecedented and cuts that the Armed Services have not seen since the end of the Cold War, the World still sees American Soldiers, Sailors, Marines, Airmen and Coastguardsman engaged around the globe on many Geo-political fronts and standing at the ready.” Tidwell also gave thanks to all of those selected as the Warrior of the Quarter for the commands for going above and beyond their standard day to day tasks. “It is very evident our great fighting force continues to do more with less and answer all tasking. The reason we can accomplish this is because today our Warriors are better educated, better trained and better equipped,” said Tidwell. “That is what makes today so special
because today, we are gathered to recognize some of these Warriors that have distinguished themselves from their peers over the course of the past three months. Their incredible contributions and service were evident and that is why they deservedly were selected as our Warriors of the Quarter.” This quarters Warriors include; USNH BJOQ - HN SALAZAR, MEGAN JSOQ - HM3 GRESL, JAMES SSOQ - HM1 FRANKLIN, CANDY JTF HM1 CHANEY, MICHELLE SPC MIZZELL, NANCY MSFCO MOQ - LCPL SAETEURN, RICKY NCOOQ - SGT STEVENSON, JESSE PSD SOQ - PS1 MURRAY, VERONICA JSOQ - PS2 HEAD, KEYONNA BJOQ - PSSN DONG, YUXIN NAVSTA SSOQ - EN1 LOPEZ, CARLOS JSOQ - MA3 MORRIS, SEAN BJOQ - MASN MERVINE, AMANDA
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VEHICLES 1990 Dodge Pick-up, rough body but runs good, $450 call 75674 1997 Chevy Lumina, Cold A/C, runs great, recently sprayed and tinted. $2500 contact Franno at 77830 or 72185
Outdoor Rec.
New unused Zeagle Ranger LTD w/Octo BCD, $800 call 84809. 16” Pavers $1 ea.,Gas Grill $30, Plants $10-$40, 6’ round yard table w/ 4 chairs $50, Computer Desk w/ chair $20. contact Ed Wilson at 77126
Yardsale 737D Villamar. Saturday Aug 9. 0730-1030. Male Clothing and Items.
GTMO JOBS
MWR is offering the Following jobs: Senior Library Technician Cashier Recreation Assistant
2011 Toyota Highalnder- blue, great condition 15K miles, all time 4 wheel drive. Sunroof, roof rack, leather interior, backup camera, runs great asking $27K ask for Samedi at 84809 or email at humboldtll11@yahoo.com.
Operations Clerk
ELECTRONICS
Nikon DSLR 3100 Camera for sale, still under warranty. comes with case and original paperwork and accesories, $300 call 75749 leave message if no answer. Brand new in the box, Samsung Galaxy S4 mini i9190 8GB Factory Unlocked, $395, call 78742 and leave a message. Router and Modem for sale $50 each OBO call 77798
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Fire The Fire Department wants to remind everyone to properly dispose of their charcoal briquettes. 3 Gallon compressor, new with all Please ensure you either soak your charcoal briquettes in water attachments before dumping, leave used briYARDSALE quettes in place or remove them Garage Sale RP-727 and 709, and place them in a non-flamSaturday Aug 9. 0700-1000. mable can. Briquettes can start fires 48 hours after use.
2002 Mitsubishi Lancer, excellent condition $4500 contact Sara at 78463 or 8235 after 1500
1996 GEO Tracker Prizm for sale, great working condition, only asking $1500. Contact Steven at 55352 or 74147.
The
Custodial Worker Carpenter Sexual Assault Prevention & Response Victim Advocate Support Specialist Recreation Aid
Fenceline 5K “Saturday, Sept. 6 at 0700, registration will be Monday thru Friday at the Marine Hill White House from 1130-1300. Registration fee is $20 and covers lunch at kittery beach after the run and a medal. The 5K will start at the Northeast Gate at 0600 and end at Kittery Beach. Lunch Tickets are available for spectators for $5 and transport will be provided. ID is required at check in. For additional information call 2254.
MISC
Looking for Antiques or Vintage/ Modern Toys, Games, and Collectibles on GTMO? We have what you are looking for! Please contact Tommy Gun: Collectibles, Toys and Games on Facebook or Mr. Tommy Beauchene, 45B Villamar, 77055
Materials Handler NEX is offering the following jobs: Sales Clerk Hair Stylist Barber Front Desk Clerk-Navy Lodge Housekeeping Attendant Sales Clerk
Receptionist NAVSTA HRO is offering the following jobs: Supply Technician Financial Technician Burns & Roe Services is offering the following jobs: P/T Passenger Service Representative Community Bank is offering the following jobs: Banking Center Service Specialist
DOWNTOWN LYCEUM
FRIDAY Aug. 8 8 p.m.: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles
10 p.m.: The Purge: Anarchy
PG13
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SATURDAY Aug. 9 8 p.m.: Guardians of the Galaxy PG13
10:15 p.m.:Into the Storm PG13
SUNDAY Aug. 10 8 p.m.: How to Train you Dragon 2 PG
MONDAY Aug. 11 8 p.m.: Think Like a Man Too PG13
TUESDAY 8 p.m.: Get on Up
Aug. 12
WEDNESDAY 8 p.m.: Tammy
Aug. 13
PG13
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Radio GTMO THURSDAY Aug. 14 Radio GTMO wants everyone to 8 p.m.: Hercules be aware that the AM station is PG13 currently down due to Air Conditioning issues. They will bring the station back up as soon as CALL THE MOVIE HOTLINE @ 4880 the A/C is repaired.
HOUSEHOLD GOODS Personalized Services Clerk Counter high eclipse table four chairs set. Table has storage and is expandable $300, two vases $7 each, little tikes wagon $25, radio
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Local 24/7 Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Program Contact #:
84578
Your Installation Sexual Assault Response Coordinator’s Contact #:
84577
Fire Department Recognizes New Captains
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ive Firefighters from Naval Station Guantanamo Bay Fire Department were recently promoted to the rank of Captain. The presentation of the red helmet symbolizes the promotion to the rank and the new responsibilities that each of the new captains will undertake. A Fire Captain directs the activities of fire personnel during an assigned shift. They also will begin to make decisions and supervising firefighting methods, medical emergencies, deploying and managing personnel, and ensuring the safe operation of fire equipment.
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