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USS Coronado Visits Guantanamo Bay
USS Coronado visited Guantanamo Bay to refuel and resupply, Feb. 15. The Coronado is an Independence Class littoral combat ship and one of the first of its kind. MC3 Jason Bawgus Photojournalist
Naval Station (NS) Guantanamo Bay hosted the USS Coronado (LCS 4), Feb. 15. The Coronado is an Independence class littoral combat ship. This class carries a default armament for selfdefense, and command and control. However, unlike traditional fighting ships with fixed armament such as guns and missiles, tailored mission modules can be configured for one mission package at a time. Modules may consist of manned aircraft, unmanned vehicles, offboard sensors, or mission-manning detachments. “The Coronado has an aluminum trimaran hull which makes the ship much lighter than your average naval vessel,” said Cryptologic Technician Collection Senior Chief Anthony J. Corey, Senior Enlisted Advisor for the USS Coronado. “We can pull into much smaller ports because we don’t displace near as much water as other ships.” Another key feature of the Independence class LCS’s is the relatively small crew size of 40. “It does not take a lot of sailors to make this ship run,” said Corey. “However, everyone has two or three jobs that they normally wouldn’t have aboard a carrier.”
With an aluminum hull the Coronado gives up a lot in terms of defense, but what it lacks in defense it makes up for in speed. “With the new water jet propulsion system we can reach speeds of up to 45 knots,” said Corey. “We obviously use a lot of fuel so we try not to get up to that speed often but it is pretty amazing to be moving that fast in a ship this size.” The purpose of the Coronado’s visit to NS Guantanamo Bay was to refuel and resupply during a training run from Naval Station Mayport. “Since this is such a new ship there are still a lot of tests to be ran before it is mission ready,” said Corey. “We haven’t been cleared to refuel at sea so most of our trips are only a few days long from port to port to get more fuel.” The new design of this ship is just the first step into an information dominated type of Naval Warfare where the ability to change missions at a moment’s notice is critical. “I am very excited to see the capabilities of this ship,” said Corey. “I really feel like this is the first step in a new direction.”
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Looking For A Career Challenge? Try Recruiting Duty From Navy Personnel Command Public Affairs Office
Are you looking for a new career challenge? Do you want an opportunity to receive $450 extra a month in Special Duty Assignment Pay? Consider applying for recruiting duty and take advantage of the many bonuses and opportunities available with these assignments. To qualify, Sailors in pay grades E-5 - E-8 with a good service record should first take the Recruiter Aptitude Battery assessment at https://militaps.nmci.mil/rab. Next, Sailors should call their detailer to request to be released to special programs for recruiting. Some ratings are not eligible, but others have a great chance of selection.
Finally, once a Sailor is nominated they have 30 days to complete screening requirements and submit. Special Programs detailers advise that any Sailor applying for recruiting duty to apply for and obtain a secret clearance at least 18 months prior to their Projected Rotation Date. Security clearances are mandatory for any special assignments. For more information, visit the Recuiting Duty Page of the NPC website at www.npc.navy.mil/enlisted/detailing/ shorespecialprograms/recruiting/Pages/Recruiting%20 Duty.aspx
Celebrate Heart Health Month by Kicking The Habit By LT Timothy Kraynack, MC, USN U.S. Naval Hospital Guantanamo Bay
February is Heart Health Month. Heart disease remains the largest killer of Americans at 600,000 people per year. That’s 25 percent of ALL DEATHS in the U.S. There are many risk factors that people can change to decrease their risk. One of these leading risk factors is the use of tobacco products. Tobacco fights dirty. Whether it is cigarettes, dip or cigars, tobacco is a dangerous addiction that is expensive and deadly. The average smoker spends about $1,000 each year on tobacco products. Moreover, people who smoke get sick more often, which leads to missed workdays and hospitalizations. Readiness of military personnel is decreased because of increased bone and muscle injuries, increased fatigue and increased stress. Equally as bad is the effect of second-hand smoke on friends and family. Thankfully, there are several options and effective resources to help people end tobacco use for good. 5 steps to help people quit: 1. Get ready – Set a quit date and change the environment by having NO tobacco in the home, car or work. 2. Get support and encouragement – Tell friends, family and co-workers you are going to quit and want their support. Ask them not to smoke around you or leave their cigarettes around. Also get a coach. This, alone, will double your chance of quitting. 3. Learn new skills and behaviors – Try to distract yourself from urges to smoke, change your routine or do something to reduce your stress. Also drink plenty of fluids. 4. Get medication and use it correctly – Medications VOL. 71 • NO. 7
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can help you stop smoking and lessen the urge to smoke. Nearly everyone who is trying to quit can benefit from using a medication, but speak to your health care provider about what choice may be best for you. 5. Be prepared for relapse or difficult situations – Making new habits, or breaking old ones, takes 60 days to occur. Most relapses occur within the first three months after quitting. Don’t be discouraged if you start smoking again. Also, try to avoid those difficult situations like excess alcohol or other active smokers which could lead to relapse. Locally, here at Guantanamo Bay, U.S. Naval Hospital Guantanamo Bay has an entire team focused on helping people quit tobacco. We have counselors and providers ready to share knowledge, behavior tips and medications to get you tobacco free. Even if you have quit before and started using tobacco products again, we encourage you to meet with us for another try. Contact the Primary Care Clinic at 72944 or the Occupational Health Department at 72995 for more information or to get an appointment. Also check out these internet sites for more great information. www.smokefree.gov , www. cdc.gov/tobacco, www.med. navy.mil/sites/nmcphc, www. cancer.org
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 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 1,000.
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Marriage Through a Glass Darkly Lt. Baron Miller
NS Guantanamo Bay Command Chaplain
In the Bible, the Apostle Paul describes our limited ability to see God’s plan as if “looking through a glass darkly” (1 Cor. 13:12). I know trying to understand life’s challenges can seem cloudy at times, as if you too were “looking through a glass darkly.” I also know this can be especially true for married couples who feel ‘stuck’ relationally for whatever reason. I would like to share with you a fresh perspective, particularly for those married folks out there. Author and speaker Gary Thomas asks, “What if God designed marriage to make us holy more than to make us happy?” Notice, he says “more than” not “instead of.” This concept of holiness more than happiness is challenging for anyone, especially for those who don’t identify as Christians. However, the virtue of living beyond your own ‘self ’ is timeless and is a high-calling for anyone, regardless of faith practice. If we put our marital emphasis on ‘happiness’ then our focus is temporary. Happiness is a state that is too subjective
to endure “till death do us part” and is totally self-gratifying. Rather than pursue happiness in marriage, pursue ‘holiness’; a life that pleases God rather than oneself. When we live for an ideal that is ‘others’ focused, our own personal happiness is an inevitable outcome, not and entitlement. The Apostle Paul goes on to say that what we know in part, in time we will know fully. Find out more on what Gary Thomas has to say on marriage as he will be visiting us here in GTMO and conducting 3 nights of his Sacred Marriage seminar from March 4th, 5th, and 6th from 19302100 at the NAVSTA Chapel. I can promise that you will be challenged, encouraged, and even entertained. Inasmuch as you long for happiness in marriage, try taking your eyes off yourself for a moment and consider the original intent for marriage. Could it be that God did intend marriage to be a means of discovering His master plan for our lives, a plan filled, as the Apostle Paul says, with “faith, hope and love. But the greatest of these is love.”
Naval Station Guantanamo Bay Commanding Officer J. R. Nettleton, MWR Director Tara Culbertson, and Bowling Alley Manager Jane Raymond prepares to cut the ribbon for the official grand opening of the Triple B restaurant located inside the Bowling Alley, Feb. 20.
FCPOA Gives Back To Junior Sailors MCC Keith Bryska Gazette Editor
The First Class Petty Officers Association (FCPOA) gave back to the Naval Station (NS) Guantanamo Bay community by building bicycle storage lockers at the Marine Hill Barracks and the Bachelor Enlisted Quarters (BEQ), Feb. 8 and 15. The Marine Hill Barracks houses the majority of the junior personnel living on the base. According to (FCPOA) President Navy Counselor 1st Class Olivia Lowery the community relations (COMREL) project was organized because of the lack of storage facilities Sailors had for their bicycles. “Due to the old racks being outside and the high concentration of salt in the air a lot of them were rusting quickly,” said Lowery. “When asked by the base Command Master Chief if we would take on the project I knew that the FCPOA was very capable and ready for it.” The COMREL was conducted over two weekends and included them working over 30 hours and building 40 storage containers. “It was an enjoyable experience to do something different other that cooking or selling for fundraising,”
said Master-At-Arms 1st Class Michael Mcilrath. “We had a good time in the process and it’s a project that will always be there and knowing that we did this as a FCPOA for all to utilize makes me proud.” For most of the First Classes that helped it was just a great to come to come together and work as a team and also catching up with one another. “I came out to help because I believe in the TEAM concept, I believe in giving back to junior sailors and doing whatever I can to improve their living standards,” said Culinary Specialist 1st Class Marshall Ford. “I always told myself if I had the chance to make a difference somehow someway, that I would take advantage of it.” The FCPOA holds events throughout the year and is a great opportunity to work as a team while improving the lives of Sailors. “I was very pleased with the First Classes who stepped up and were willing to support our junior sailors,” said Lowery. “We lead by example and by getting the lockers put up as a team hopefully the junior Sailors saw this and will model their behavior as such.”
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See it Live: Famed Nimitz’ WWII ‘Diary’ to be Unveiled Online Monday From Naval History and Heritage Command Public Affairs
The Naval War College Library in Newport, R.I. will publicly unveil online the 4,000-page “Gray Book” collection of Fleet Adm. Chester Nimitz communications that started in the wake of the Pearl Harbor attack and ran right up until the closing d ays of the war. The event will be held Monday, Feb. 24 at 6:30 p.m. Eastern. The event, held on the anniversary of Nimitz’ 129th birthday, will be streamed live on the Navy Live Blog (http:// navylive.dodlive.mil/). It will feature a lecture discussing the Gray Book as well as a question & answer session with U.S. Naval Academy Professor of History Emeritus Craig L. Symonds, PhD, author of numerous books including “The Battle of Midway,” in which he recounts the pivotal role played by Nimitz in what was the turning point of the war in the Pacific. Viewers of the live stream will be able to submit questions via an interactive chat. “There’s perhaps no greater champion of freedom in the history of the United States Navy than Chester Nimitz and his leadership of the Pacific Fleet during World War II,” said Naval War College President Rear Adm. Walter E. “Ted” Carter, Jr. Naval History and Heritage Command’s (NHHC) Operational Archives, which possesses the physical collection, provided expertise and support to the Naval War College effort to publish the high-quality digital version of the documents. The WWII historic treasure, named for the color of its original cover, is a daily record of the combat situation in the Pacific Theater and responses of the Commander in Chief, Pacific, and Pacific Ocean Areas (Nimitz) throughout the War. Staff-member Capt. James Steele began it on the day Pearl Harbor was attacked and ended it on Aug. 31, 1945, just two days before the formal end of the war. “I’ve seen the collection and it’s really a national treasure,” said Capt. Henry Hendrix, Ph.D., director of the Naval History and Heritage Command. “They clearly reveal what Nimitz thought was important, which gives the reader a great deal of insight into how his experiences both operationally and at the Naval War College informed and influenced his prosecution of the war. I’m extremely pleased we can now share it with researchers, the American public, and Sailors past and present. I’m eager to see the collection discussed and to demonstrate the continued relevance of leveraging history in the decision making process.” Nimitz was assigned to relieve Adm. Husband Kimmel, and arrived in Pearl Harbor on Christmas Day, 1941. Nearly three years later, he was advanced to the newly created rank of Fleet Admiral - five stars. Less than a year later, Sept. 2, 1945, he signed the instrument of the Japanese surrender aboard the battleship USS Missouri (BB 63) in Tokyo Bay.
“You’re getting the whole picture, from the South Pacific to the Aleutians, and picking up on the progress of the war,” said Robert Cressman, a historian at NHHC. Including records from individual ships, readers can see how each piece fit into the larger whole - while the war was raging around them. The physical collection consists of 4,030 single-sided pages filling 28 bankers boxes held at the Operational Archives at the Washington Navy Yard in Washington, D.C. The size and complexity of the document reflects the magnitude of the job Nimitz undertook commanding the Pacific fleet controlling the expanse of the Pacific Theater, which now comprises more than 100 million square miles and more than half the Earth’s surface. It is “the most authoritative source on the Pacific War available anywhere,” said Naval War College Historian Douglas Smith. “Making t he document public allows for a better understanding and context of the unique value and consequence of the U.S. Navy, and Nimitz’s approach in directing the Pacific campaign.” Its pages fragile after decades of storage, the collection would largely be inaccessible. The digitization, conducted gingerly, makes the holding available worldwide to researchers, naval history enthusiasts, and Sailors interested in their naval heritage. As the Navy continues to rebalance toward the Asia-Pacific region in accordance with the Defense Strategic Guidance, the Gray Book offers unique insight into this pivotal operational period. “I think it’s immensely valuable for people to see how it was done,” said Cressman. “You’re getting a fly-on-the-wall approach to how decisions were made and how the war was fought.” The Naval War College Foundation funded the endeavor, which started in August 2012. The documents have been scanned before, but the higher quality scans will offer researchers, scholars and enthusiasts a better way to search through the tome. The Naval History and Heritage Command (NHHC) directly supported the digitization effort, and is currently actively remediating its archival holdings and facilities in order to both safeguard them, and ultimately to make them safely accessible to improve future naval understanding and decision-making. The Gray Book was declassified in 1972. The Naval History and Heritage Command, located at the Washington Navy Yard, is responsible for the preservation, analysis, and dissemination of U.S. Naval history and heritage. It is composed of many activities including the Navy Department Library, the Navy Archives, the Navy art and artifact collections, underwater archaeology, Navy history, nine museums, USS Constitution repair facility and the historic ship Nautilus.
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VEHICLES 2010 Nissan Altima SL fully loaded with heated leather seats, moon roof, good A/C, and with 30,000 miles for $14,500 Contact at 84703 for more information 1989 Toyota Corrola, clean and running, all maintenance plus oil change is done. $1500 OBO for more info call 77516/4206 1996 Nissan Maxima, new starter,new battery cold AC $1900, call 78742 or email shearsam61@yahoo.com 2002 Xtreme Scooter $500 firm. Call Ms. Murphy at 77042 or leave message
HOUSEHOLD GOODS
Tony at Tony.J.Khoury.CTR@ jtfgtmo.southcom.mil 35MM cameras, 1 Pentax $60 comes with 50mm tele lens and filters, Minolta $70 comes with 50mm tele lens, filters, T M Brand CT-21 tri-pod $15. Old schoold cell phones $40 each comes with accesories and batteries Call Rick 77242 or cell 58828.
Full SCSI modem in original box $50, call 77340 or 72190. Need for Speed most wanted PS3 new $20 call Omar at 77689 or 8153
MISC New 93-97 Toyota Corolla 4 inside door handles, 2 rear outside handles $65, Not opened can of fiber glass bondo with tube of hardner $65 call Sam 78742.
DR. SEUSS FUN RUN
W.T. Sampson is partnering with Marince corps Security Force Company to offer the annual Dr. Seuss fun Run on Friday, Feb. 28. Open to all elementary, middle school and high school students. The run will begin at 1715. Tax Assistance Center is now open and has IRS trained colunteers available to help between now and April 15. Active Duty, retirees, DoD civilians and dependents are eligible. call 4692 for more information.
ASTRONOMY
Interested in astronomy? A stargazing party will be held at the Lighthouse parking lot on Feb. 22 from 1900 to 2130.
SCHOLARSHIP
Lead Recreation Assistant
W.T. Sampson’s PTO will be awarding two $1,000 scholarships to deserving W.T. Sampson High School and home schooled graduating seniors intending to pursue a course of study at a college, university, vocational or technical trade school of their choice. Application packets are available in the guidance counselor’s office and on the share drive. Application deadline is April 14
Recreation Assistant
MANATEE
YARD SALE Saturday 22, Senior Class Trip yard sale, Lyceum 0800-1200
GTMO JOBS
MWR is offering the following jobs: Recreation Aid
Wood bar stools $15 each or $25 for both, oak windsor chairs $20 each or $100 for 6.
Custodial Worker
Couch with matching love seat, less than 1 year old, great condition, asking $650 call 77294
NEX is offering the following jobs:
Maintenance Worker
Volunteers are needed for a manatee capture/survey scheduled for April 5-10. For more information email GTMOmanatee@gmail.com or call 5626 for more information.
Sales Clerk
OUTDOOR REC 30’ barrel boat with 90hp ocean pro , inclined ladder, holds 10 people $5900 OBO, contact Steven 55352 or Otis 84988
Warehouse Worker Front Desk Clerk CNRSE-HRO is offering the following jobs:
26” blue bike $75 and internet modem and router $65 contact 78649 or email 92whiskeymiph@gmail.com
Family Life Specialist
Bike Utitlity Trailer, holds 130lbs $100, call 77219.
Family Support Site Manager
ELECTRONICS X-box slim for sale! Comes with 8 games (GTA, Batman, Halo, etc) Wireless headphones Couple months old $325 Call 77801 after 1600. Traves PS3 with 3 controllers, sony pulse headset and FIFA 13 $250, HP all in one printer $30, Wave Oven $40, Samsung Galaxy Tablet 16G $180, Sony Vita with 3 games $175 email
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ADVANCEMENT EXAM
Navy-Wide Advancement Exam Cycle, E-6 takes place March 6, E-5 March 13, and E-4 March 20. Takes place at Windjammer Ballromm.doors open at 0630 and close at 0700.
MOVIES DOWNTOWN LYCEUM
FRIDAY Feb.21 I, Frankenstein 7 p.m.: PG13
9 p.m.:
TAXES
Local 24/7 Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Program Contact #:
84578
Your Installation Sexual Assault Response Coordinator’s Contact #:
84577
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Robocop PG13
SATURDAY Her 7 p.m.:
Feb. 22
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9:30 p.m.: Ride Along PG-13
SUNDAY Feb. 23 6:30 p.m.: The Lego Movie PG
8:15 p.m.: The Monuments Men PG-13
MONDAY Feb. 24 7 p.m.: The Secret Life of Walter Mitty PG
TUESDAY Feb. 25 Paranormal Activity: 7 p.m.: The Marked Ones R WEDNESDAY Feb.26 7 p.m.: Jack Ryan: Shadow Recruit PG13
THURSDAY 7 p.m.: Lone Survivor
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Seabee Ball Auction Kelly Wirfel
Naval Station Public Affairs Officer
The Seabee Birthday Ball Committee at Naval Station (NS) Guantanamo Bay, Cuba held their annual auction fundraiser, Feb. 20. Held at the Bayview restaurant patio, the purpose of the event was to raise money for the upcoming 72nd Seabee Birthday Ball. According to the committee, numerous departments and tenant commands donated the items that were auctioned off. Items auctioned off included coins, American flags flown at various locations, Guantanamo Bay artifacts, books and handcrafted wooden jewelry boxes and other wooden trinkets. The auction raised $3,700. “We truly appreciate everyone coming out to support this event,” said Lt. Jim Corbett, Assistant Public Works Officer. “We also want to take a moment to thank all those who donated items. We could not have done this without your support and generosity.” Throughout the year, NS Guantanamo Bay’s Navy Birthday Ball Committee hosted numerous fundraisers and community outreach events in preparation for the ball to include golf tournaments and car washes. The ball is scheduled for March 8 at the Bayview. Tickets are limited. To purchase tickets contact Patty Hinton at 5670.
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