AUGUST 23, 2013 • VOL. 70 • NO. 29• NAVY.MIL/LOCAL/GUANTANAMO • FACEBOOK.COM/NSGuantanamoBay
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Deputy Under Secretary Martinage Visits GTMO
Deputy Under Secretary of the Navy (DUSN) for Plans, Policy, Oversight and Integration Robert Martinage meets with Marines assigned to Marine Corps Security Force Company Guantanamo Bay during his base visit, Aug. 20-21. Kelly Wirfel NS Guantanamo Bay Public Affairs Officer
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eputy Under Secretary of the Navy (DUSN) for Plans, Policy, Oversight and Integration conducted a base orientation visit to Naval Station (NS) Guantanamo Bay, Aug. 20-21. DUSN Robert Martinage serves as the Secretary of the Navy’s primary advisor on all matters relating to the Department of the Navy (DON) foreign policy and strategy, intelligence and DON special operations advocacy and support. Per direction of the Secretary, he is responsible for policy integration within DON and its interface with the interagency community of the federal government. On a dayto-day basis, he supports the Under Secretary on matters dealing with readiness and DON capabilities development. During his visit to the base, Martinage toured the Leeward side, received a command overview
brief, and toured the Windward side to include the Northeast Gate where he met with Marine Corps Security Force Company’s Quick Reaction Force. He also received a tour and command brief from Joint Task Force Guantanamo Bay. With a primary focus on planning, Martinage was interested in the current missions the Naval Station supports, potential future missions it is capable of supporting and warfighter support initiatives. “Coming to Naval Station Guantanamo Bay was a great opportunity for myself and my staff. It enabled us to see first-hand what the base does and the important strategic role it plays in the 4th Fleet Area of Responsibility,” said Martinage. “I am definitely leaving here much more informed than when I arrived.”
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NS Guantanamo Bay Commanding Officer, Capt. J.R. Nettleton congratulates MA3 Warner-Glynn on her selection as Sailor of the Week.
■Job/Department: Patrolman/Security ■Age: 20 ■Hometown: Leslie, MI. ■Favorite Musician: George Jones ■Favorite GTMO Restaurant: Cuban Club ■Goal: Make Second Class ■Favorite Hobby: Running ■Hero: My Grandfather ■Greatest Accomplishment: Increased my running distance ■How Has The Navy Improved Their Life: The Navy has taught me many lessons about life ■Sailor of the Week Because: Her professionalism and reliability while handling numerous calls for service. She also provided quality training to six sailors on security preplanned responses, trained four armory personnel and one clearing barrel supervisor resulting in the completion of their qualifications.
MA3 JESSICA WARNER-GLYNN
VOL. 70 • NO.29
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
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.
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Members of the U.S. Naval Hospital Guantanamo Bay Honor Guard carry the casket of Branimir “Bronco” Debelak to the burial site at the Cuzco Wells Cemetery on Aug. 19. Bronco, 69 at the time of his death on June 10, 2012, worked at Guantanamo Bay for 34 years.
HIGH/MIDDLE SCHOOL BUS SCHEDULE
SURE START & KINDERGARTEN (AM) SCHOOL BUS ROUTES SS & KG (AM) Bus #1
PICK-UP TIME 7:15 AM 7:16 AM 7:18 AM 7:22 AM 7:24 AM 7:26 AM 7:28 AM 7:33 AM 7:35 AM 7:37 AM 7:39 AM 7:41 AM 7:42 AM 7:45 AM
LOCATION Radio Point (RP 733) Paola Point (PP 10) Youth Center * Caribbean Circle (CC 39) Caribbean Circle (CC 33) West Iguana (WI 2721) Iguana Terrace (IT 384) * Evans Point (EP 803) Deer Point (DP 1109) Mobile Point (MP 396) Marine Site (M 112) Marina Point (N 323) Marina Point (N 327) Elementary School
SS & KG (AM) Bus #2
PICK-UP TIME 7:10 AM 7:12 AM 7:14 AM 7:19 AM 7:21 AM 7:22 AM 7:24 AM 7:27 AM 7:29 AM 7:34 AM 7:36 AM 7:39 AM 7:40 AM 7:43 AM 7:45 AM
LOCATION Nob Hill (NH 22) Nob Hill (NH 12) Nob Hill (NH 33) Villamar (VL 35) Villamar (VL 2232) Villamar (VL 17) Villamar (VL 7) CDC * Villamar (723) Granadillo Circle (GC 85)* Granadillo Point (GP 4) Center Bargo (CB 1151) * West Bargo (WB 46) Caravella Point (CP 12) Elementary School
SS (PM) Bus #1
LOCATION Elementary School Marina Point (N 327) Marina Point (N 323) Marine Site (M 112) Mobile Point (MP 396) Deer Point (DP 1109) Evans Point (EP 803) Caribbean Circle (CC 39) Caribbean Circle (CC 33) West Iguana (WI 2721) Iguana Terrace (IT 384) * Youth Center * Radio Point (RP 733) Paola Point (PP 10)
DROP OFF TIME 1:30 PM 1:32 PM 1:32 PM 1:34 PM 1:35 PM 1:37 PM 1:39 PM 1:43 PM 1:45 PM 1:47 PM 1:48 PM 1:52 PM 1:54 PM 1:55 PM
SS (PM) Bus #2
LOCATION Elementary School Caravella Point (CP 12) Center Bargo (CB 1151) * West Bargo (WB 46) Granadillo Point (GP 4) Granadillo Circle (GC 85)* CDC * Villamar (VL 35) Villamar (723) Villamar (VL 7) Villamar (VL 17) Villamar (VL 2232) Nob Hill (NH 22) Nob Hill (NH 12) Nob Hill (NH 33)
DROP OFF TIME 1:30 PM 1:32 PM 1:36 PM 1:37 PM 1:41 PM 1:43 PM 1:45 PM 1:47 PM 1:49 PM 1:51 PM 1:53 PM 1:54 PM 1:58 PM 1:59 PM 2:01 PM
PICK-UP TIME 7:05 AM 7:07 AM 7:10 AM 7:12 AM 7:15 AM 7:18 AM 7:21 AM 7:22 AM 7:26 AM 7:30 AM 7:33 AM 7:40 AM
LOCATION Radio Point (RP 733) Paola Point (PP 10) Evans Point (EP 803) Deer Point (DP 1109) Mobile Point (MP 396) Marine Site (M 112) Marina Point (N 323) Marina Point (N 327) Caravella Point (CP 12) Center Bargo (CB 1151) * West Bargo (WB 46) High School
PICK-UP TIME 7:08 AM 7:11 AM 7:13 AM 7:18 AM 7:20 AM 7:22 AM 7:24 AM 7:27 AM 7:29 AM 7:33 AM 7:40 AM
LOCATION Nob Hill (NH 22) Nob Hill (NH 12) Nob Hill (NH 33) Villamar (VL 35) Villamar (VL 2232) Villamar (VL 17) Villamar (VL 7) Villamar (723) Granadillo Circle (GC 85)* Granadillo Point (GP 4) High School
PICK-UP TIME 7:25 AM 7:27 AM 7:30 AM 7:33 AM 7:40 AM
LOCATION Caribbean Circle (CC 39) Caribbean Circle (CC 33) West Iguana (WI 2721) Iguana Terrace (IT 384) * High School
Bus #1
LOCATION High School Evans Point (EP 803) Deer Point (DP 1109) Mobile Point (MP 396) Marine Site (M 112) Marina Point (N 323) Marina Point (N 327) Caravella Point (CP 12) Center Bargo (CB 1151) * West Bargo (WB 46) Radio Point (RP 733) Paola Point (PP 10)
Bus #2
LOCATION High School Villamar (VL 35) Villamar (VL 2232) Villamar (VL 17) Villamar (VL 7) Villamar (723) Nob Hill (NH 22) Nob Hill (NH 12) Nob Hill (NH 33) Granadillo Circle (GC 85)* Granadillo Point (GP 4)
Bus #3
LOCATION High School Caribbean Circle (CC 39) Caribbean Circle (CC 33) West Iguana (WI 2721) Iguana Terrace (IT 384) *
DROP OFF TIME 2:35 PM 2:39 PM 2:42 PM 2:45 PM 2:48 PM 2:51 PM 2:52 PM 2:56 PM 3:00 PM 3:02 PM 3:09 PM 3:10 PM
DROP OFF TIME 2:35 PM 2:43 PM 2:47 PM 2:49 PM 2:50 PM 2:53 PM 2:55 PM 2:57 PM 3:00 PM 3:03 PM 3:07 PM
DROP OFF TIME 2:35 PM 2:45 PM 2:43 PM 2:48 PM 2:50 PM
Sailors Volunteer Time to Educate Youth On Drug Prevention
Seaman Shakira Martinez, DEFY mentor. “Even though it really isn’t the most exciting topic to try and teach a group of kids, it is still something MCSN Jason Bawgus that everyone should learn to properly do.” Photo Journalist Teamwork is another key component of the DEFY experience and ailors and Marines from Naval Station (NS) Guantanamo was practiced by having the teams do connected pushups as well as the Bay facilitated the Drug Education for Youth (DEFY) human knot. program, Aug. 19 to 23. “How to work as a member of a team is one of the most important DEFY covers education about drugs but also teaches youth a things these kids could take from this experience,” said Master-At-Arms variety of things such as etiquette, how to properly fold an Ensign, Third Class Morgan Howard, DEFY mentor. “That is something they will nutrition and daily planning. be able to take with them for the rest of their lives.” “We really wanted to show the kids a good time but also provide Later the DEFY group had the opportunity to take a tour of the them with lots of information presented in a fun way so it is easy to remember,” said Sgt. Eric Sanchez, DEFY Program Coordinator. “If you Water Purification Plant and learn how important water conservation is on the island. don’t make it fun for kids this age and keep them involved they won’t Another topic the group went over was the danger and differences of remember a thing when they go home.” One of the first events the kids had a chance to participate in was to legal and illegal drugs and ways to say no in case they are ever offered either of the two. take a tour of the iconic North East Gate and learn some of the history “You can never start teaching kids early enough about the dangers and other interesting facts about some of the landmarks around the area. and differences of drugs,” said Master-At-Arms Seaman Alyshia Nettles, After the tour the kids travelled to Cooper Field to take the DEFY DEFY mentor. “It is really alarming when you see the statistics and realize version of a Combat Readiness Exam which included a 400 meter run followed by various movements that simulated moving in a combat area. how young some kids are starting to experiment with drugs, alcohol or tobacco.” Once finished with the physical exercise the group returned to the Preparing youth for troubles and trials they may face in the near Community Center to learn how to properly raise, lower, and fold the future is the real goal of DEFY and to simply show kids some of the real American flag ceremoniously. life situations and how to respond. “I really wanted to teach that portion of the class,” said Yeoman
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Transportation Buses and Routes: Bus transportation is provided with routes to all major housing areas. • Students enrolled in Sure Start through 12th grade must live one mile or more from school to be entitled to ride the bus. • Bus route changes will be published in the Gazette and on the roller (TV Channel 4) prior to school opening in August. • Bus passes, when required, are issued by the school office at the time of registration. If bus passes are lost, you may pick up a duplicate at the school office. • A parent should accompany children under the age of 6 to and from the bus stop. • Students are to ride the bus servicing their housing area. • For the safety of each child, the teacher and office must be informed in writing by the parent of changes in a child’s destination after school. Changes requested by parents via telephone can only be approved in cases of emergency as determined by a school administrator. Riding the school bus is a privilege extended to students by the U. S. Government. At all times students must observe courteous and appropriate behavior. Failure to observe these basic rules of conduct can result in a loss of privileges. The bus driver has full authority to enforce the following school bus rules for the safety of the students: 1. Students will not leave the bus once they have boarded, except for an emergency. 2. Students will remain seated on the bus. Seating may be assigned when the interest of safety and order requires it. 3. Students will obey the driver at all times. The driver’s word is the final authority. 4. All arms, hands, and other parts of the body will be kept inside the bus. 5. Voices will be at a conversational level. Yelling, loud noise and unruly behavior are not allowed. 6. Books and other objects will be held. 7. Students will look carefully before crossing the street and when boarding or leaving the bus. 8. Smoking or consuming alcoholic beverages is not permitted. Loss of bus privileges and suspension from school may result. 9. Eating or drinking on the bus is not allowed. 10. Defacing the bus in any manner is not allowed 11. Serious behavior incidents will be taken directly to the security police. 12. Students will respect the rights of other students. A contract is signed by the student and the parent/sponsor stating that the Memorandum for Parents and Sponsors of Students Riding DoDDS School Bus has been received, and standards read and understood. Consequences for misbehavior can include suspension or revocation of bus rider privileges. The parent/sponsor also agrees to reimburse the U.S. Treasury for costs incurred by the school to repair damage caused by their child’s misconduct to the school bus.
Parking (Both Campuses) Students coming to school via bicycle, motorcycle, or automobile are to park in the designated parking areas. • Children under the age of 7 must be accompanied by an adult, in accordance with COMNAVBASEGTMOINTST. • The speed limit for entering and exiting school grounds is 15 MPH. • Only students with a valid driver’s license are eligible to drive to school. • Students may be required to register their car and license prior to driving to school. • The principal approves all parking permits. • Students at the high school should not park in the first row of the parking lot. That row is reserved for faculty and visitors. • Students should also not park behind the school. • Parents should not park in front of the school since bus traffic, fire engines, and service vehicles could be hampered. Bicycles • Students riding bicycles to school must ride with traffic. • Riding bicycles on school grounds is prohibited. • All bicycles must be parked in the racks provided for that purpose. • The base regulations require cyclists to wear reflective vests and safety helmets. ELEMENTARY SCHOOL BUS ROUTES 1st - 5th Grade AM
Bus #1
Kindergarten - 5th grade PM
1st - 5th Grade AM
Bus #2
Kindergarten - 5th grade PM
1st - 5th Grade AM
Bus #3
Kindergarten - 5th grade PM
PICK-UP TIME 7:17 AM 7:20 AM 7:25 AM 7:27 AM 7:30 AM 7:33 AM 7:36 AM 7:37 AM 7:40 AM
PICK-UP TIME 7:16 AM 7:19 AM 7:21 AM 7:23 AM 7:27 AM 7:29 AM 7:33 AM 7:34 AM 7:38 AM 7:40 AM
PICK-UP TIME 7:25 AM 7:27 AM 7:29 AM 7:34 AM 7:36 AM 7:40 AM
LOCATION Radio Point (RP 733) Paola Point (PP 10) Evans Point (EP 803) Deer Point (DP 1109) Mobile Point (MP 396) Marine Site (M 112) Marina Point (N 323) Marina Point (N 327) Elementary School
LOCATION Elementary School Marina Point (N 327) Marina Point (N 323) Marine Site (M 112) Mobile Point (MP 396) Deer Point (DP 1109) Evans Point (EP 803) Radio Point (RP 733) Paola Point (PP 10)
LOCATION Villamar (VL 35) Villamar (VL 2232) Villamar (VL 17) Villamar (VL 7) CDC * Villamar (VL 723) Center Bargo (CB 1151) * West Bargo (WB 46) Caravella Point (CP 12) Elementary School
LOCATION Nob Hill (NH 22) Nob Hill (NH 12) Nob Hill (NH 33) Granadillo Circle (GC 85)* Granadillo Point (GP 4) Elementary School
LOCATION Elementary School Caravella Point (CP 12) Center Bargo (CB 1151) * West Bargo (WB 46) Villamar (VL 35) Villamar (VL 2232) Villamar (VL 17) Villamar (VL 7) CDC * Villamar (VL 723)
LOCATION Elementary School Granadillo Circle (GC 85)* Granadillo Point (GP 4) Nob Hill (NH 22) Nob Hill (NH 12) Nob Hill (NH 33)
DROP OFF TIME 2:35 PM 2:38 PM 2:39 PM 2:42 PM 2:45 PM 2:47 PM 2:50 PM 2:56 PM 2:58 PM
DROP OFF TIME 2:35 PM 2:38 PM 2:42 PM 2:44 PM 2:48 PM 2:50 PM 2:51 PM 2:52 PM 2:54 PM 2:55 PM
DROP OFF TIME 2:35 PM 2:39 PM 2:43 PM 2:49 PM 2:51 PM 2:53 PM
1st - 5th Grade AM Bus #4 Kindergarten - 5th grade PM PICK-UP TIME LOCATION LOCATION DROP OFF TIME 7:25 AM Caribbean Circle (CC 39) Elementary School 2:35 PM 7:27 AM Caribbean Circle (CC 33) Caribbean Circle (CC 39) 2:43 PM 7:30 AM West Iguana (WI 2721) Caribbean Circle (CC 33) 2:45 PM 7:32 AM Iguana Terrace (IT 384) * West Iguana (WI 2721) 2:48 PM Iguana Terrace (IT 384) * 2:50 PM 7:40AM Elementary School
1st - 5th Grade AM
PICK-UP TIME
Updated 8/17/2011
LOCATION
Bus #5
Kindergarten - 5th grade PM LOCATION
New bus stop shelters are pick up and drop off locations. Stops marked with an * do not have a bus stop shelter.
DROP OFF TIME
GTMO SHOPPER
E-mail classified ad submissions to
PAO-CLASSIFIEDADS@ USNBGTMO.NAVY.MIL If sent to any other e-mail, it may not be published. Submit your ad NLT noon Wednesdays for that week’s Gazette. Ads are removed after two weeks. Re-submit the ad to re-publish. The Gazette staff and NS Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, page. The Public Affairs Office has final editorial discretion on all content. Call MCC Keith Bryska at 4520 with your questions or concerns. Please keep ads to a minimum of 5 items.
VEHICLES 1994 Ford Escort,A/C great condition. Call Mrs Hutton (H) 75664 or (W) 72117 1999 Nissan Quest SE van, Located at NEX for viewing, $3500 call Carl at 77024 1999 Mazda 626 , 4 Door, 142K mileage, New tires, sunroof, $2800 call Samet at 3715 or 78459 2002 Ford F-150 long bed. 73000 miles, A/C, brand new tires, brand new starter, new battery, maintenance done quarterly. Great condition, no rust and not a GTMO special. Great dive truck! $3500 and worth it! Steve-Home- 75890 or Cell 84130. 1994 White Honda Accord LX Coupe. 150,000 miles and is a 5-speed manual. Cold A/C, Power steering, and windows. Mechanically in excellent condition. New oil change and battery. Tires are in excellent shape. $3,000 OBO. Contact: Cameron.A.Bakhtiar@jtfgtmo. southcom.mil or afterhours at cameronbakhtiar@gmail.com.
HOUSEHOLD GOODS Wooden Baby Crib w/ mattress, good condition $120, Baby carrying backpack $100, Dining room table w chairs and chair covers $300 Large Desk, wooden top. $100.00 obo, Call Sammy at 78742 or leave a message. Full bedroom set with mattress $450, Set Recliner couch with recliner chair $ 80, Blue couch $ 40, Set Rocking chair with rocking footstool $30, JVC big box flatscreen $ 40, Outdoors patio set $ 80, Call Emil @ 77407 home or 84784 cell
OUTDOOR REC 26’ Bayline deck boat new radio and speakers, fish finder 10K call Josh 75590 Pullon Riding mower, gently used $1200 If interested, please contact Lori @ 77749
XScuba Metro Dive/Snorkel Mask (Mask Only) $30,TUSA Hyper Dry Snorkel $25, Aqualung Sport Dive/Snorkel Fins, (L) 25, TUSA Liberator X Fins, (s/m) $35, Bare Wetsuit, (M), 3/2mm, Black/Red, Only used 6 times $65, Deep Sea Dive Booties $20, Tony Hawk Skateboard + Helmets and Pads $50, Hawaiian Sling (55”-57”) $25,Poulan Weed Whacker, only use around three times $75, contact AC @ H:77864, M: 90174
ELECTRONICS 6’ Satellite dish $600, LNB Coax, used to watch Direct TV call Ed 75736 6” star band internet dish $500 Neg. email skilbert_1981@yahoo. com or call Mark 75849 6” Satellite LMD Cable Direct TV or Dish, $500, Call Kitty 77517 Selling a TV- It is an 42” LG flatscreen LED TV. Full HD 1080p. Only a few months old. Perfect condition. Asking price is $400. Contact: Cameron.A.Bakhtiar@jtfgtmo.southcom.mil or afterhours at cameronbakhtiar@gmail.com. 4 foot Satellite dish with LNB for direct TV. Includes multi switch box for multiple lines. $400 Steve -H-75890 C- 84130
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SAFE RIDE
Out drinking? Put the keys down and call Safe Ride at 84913 or 84781. Don’t drink and drive.
MINI-MART CHANGES
All distilled spirits will be removed from the three mini marts located on base, TK Mini Mart, Camp America and Marine Hill. Distilled spirit sales will stop on August 26th at TK Mini Mart, August 27th at Camp America and September 3rd at Marine Hill. Beer and wine will continue to be sold at all locations but will end each day at 2200. All beer, wine and distilled spirit sales will remain the same at the main Navy Exchange location.
YARD SALES
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MOVIES DOWNTOWN LYCEUM FRIDAY 8 p.m.: Red 2 PG13
10 p.m.:
Pacific Rim PG13
SATURDAY 8 p.m.: R.I.P.D (NEW) PG13
10 p.m.: The Conjuring
Aug. 23 116 min. 131 min.
Aug. 24 96 min.
R
112 min.
SUNDAY 8 p.m.: Grown Ups 2
Aug. 25
PG13
101 min.
MONDAY Aug. 26 8 p.m.: Elysium R
109 min.
TUESDAY Aug. 27 8 p.m.: The Lone Ranger (LS) PG13
135 min.
WEDNESDAY Aug. 28 8 p.m.: Despicable Me 2 PG
101 min.
THURSDAY 8 p.m.: The Goonies
Aug. 29
PG
114 min.
CALL THE MOVIE HOTLINE @ 4880
9 am to 5 Pm Saturday and SundayEverything must go leaving island, outdoor chairs, tables , bird feeders & bath, BBQ, household items, DVD $1.00, canned goods, cloths, pictures, printer, flat screen, web cams, etc. Backyard of Unit G P 3 B PH# 75625
MISC. Needed - Mens pants long and short sizes 30-36 and t-shirts S,M,L for migrants for more information call 74788 or 76294 Brand New Running Shoes Nevados-Boomerang-11-low / Chocolate/Size 11.5, Price $45.00, Please call 78742 and leave a message.
Quality of Life
Q. Hello Quality of Life Board. The vending machines around base are not climate controlled. I work right next to one and if I or any of my coworkers want a snack, we have to put it in the freezer for about 30 minutes because (if it’s a candy bar) it will usually be melted. Has anyone looked into getting more of the refrigerated ones? I’m sure people would buy from the machines more if they saw that what was in the machine wasn’t ruined by the heat already. Thank you for your time and have a wonderful day! :)
A. Provided by Navy Exchange Operations Service Manger: I have contacted NEX Southeast Regional Vending manager and I am pursuing purchasing climate controlled vending machines to replace the current vending machines located outside, or not in a cooled space. For now, I will have the snack machines located outside reconfigured with a FIT PICK selection that does not include chocolate.
Local 24/7 Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Program Contact #:
84578
Your Installation Sexual Assault Response Coordinator’s Contact #:
84577
W.T. Sampson teachers, staff and PTO members take a group photo after their back to school breakfast, Aug. 21. NS Guantanamo Bay Commanding Officer Capt. J.R. Nettleton was the guest speaker for the breakfast and talked about the important role they play in the community.
Chaplain’s
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LT Baron Miller NS Guantanamo Bay
“Simple but not Easy” W
e all know there are things in life that are simple but not easy. For instance, lifting weights is simple; all you’re doing is picking up something over and over. However, as the weight gets heavier the task is no longer easy--it gets downright hard. The same is true with human relationships. Being kind and loving is simple but as we all know, it’s not always easy. For those of us struggling to love others, especially those who require extra patience and grace, I want to encourage you--you’re not alone. If love was easy, more people would do it. But then again, that’s what makes loving difficult people so radical; because it’s not easy it’s special. We all have that that neighbor or colleague that we just can’t stand, and yet we know in our hearts that treating people the way
we want to be treated is the best way to live. Even Jesus challenged people to love their neighbor as themselves. The challenge for all of us is to be the person that the world needs people to be like. Think about it; in what ways can your act of grace, love, or selflessness bless that other person whose uncool or just a straight up pill to be around. Remember, we never know what’s going on behind the curtain in people’s lives and those hardest to love may just be the person that needs your love the most. So this week, remember; if it’s simple but not easy, do it anyway. In doing so you’ll be more like the person that we all need people to be like. Chaplain Baron Miller
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