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Naval Station Says Goodbye to Executive Officer
NS Guantanamo Bay’s Executive Officer, Cmdr. Colin Caswell says farewell one last time during an awards ceremony, Dec. 24. Caswell is scheduled to depart the island next Friday, Jan. 16. Kelly Wirfel Naval Station Public Affairs Officer
Naval Station (NS) Guantanamo Bay’s Executive Officer, Cmdr. Colin Caswell will officially relinquish his duties to Cmdr. Alonza Ross, Jan. 9. Caswell has served in the United States Navy for more than three decades and during that time period served at 14 different duty stations around the globe to include; San Diego, Calif, Exmouth, West Australia, Bremerton, Wash., Sasebo, Japan, Great Lakes, Ill., Little Creek, Va. and Honolulu, Hawaii. Caswell’s long career in the Navy and experience at different locations brought a great deal of knowledge and wisdom to the base enabling him to significantly improve the quality of life for the NS Guantanamo Bay community. “The XO’s oversight of Morale, Welfare and Recreation (MWR) has made a huge difference in the quality of life for our service members,” said Capt. J.R. Nettleton, NS Guantanamo Bay Commanding Officer. “Also, his leadership of the Command Training Team has allowed us to improve our training and more importantly our actual capability to respond to emergencies.” Caswell’s work ethic and unwavering dedication enabled him to attain the success that he did in the Navy. Caswell began his career as a Boatswains Mate, worked his way up through the enlisted ranks to Chief Boatswains Mate and was then
commissioned as a Limited Duty Officer in 1994. Whether it was attending an official ceremony or escorting a distinguished visitor Caswell was always engaged with the base happenings and his hard work and dedication did not go unnoticed. “The XO’s work ethic is definitely the quality that I admire most about him,” said Nettleton. “Whether it was at command physical training taking care of and setting a good example for his Sailors or participating in something else, he ALWAYS gave 110% of himself.” If anyone spent more than five minutes talking to Caswell they were sure to hear at least one or two entertaining stories about his time in the Navy. When asked what he would miss most about the Caswell, Nettleton quickly responded with, “the sea stories, of course!” Caswell will be moving back to Poulsbo, Wash. with his wife Yukie and will be retiring from the Navy on July 1 of this year which will give him exactly 34 years and one day of active service. “NS Guantanamo Bay has been a great experience for me and I will certainly miss it,” said Caswell. “It has great people who work together each day to do great things and has certainly been one of my favorite duty stations.” Caswell is scheduled to depart the island next Friday, Jan. 16.
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NS Guantanamo Bay Commanding Officer, Capt. J.R. Nettleton congratulates MA3 Gomez on his selection as Sailor of the Week.
■Job/Department: Security/FPO ■Age: 20 ■Hometown: Moorpark, CA ■Hero: MA2 Ludwig, Family ■Favorite Sports Team: San Diego Chargers ■Favorite TV Show: Once Upon a Time ■Favorite Book: The Giving Tree ■Favorite Quote: “The start is what stops most people.” Don Shula ■How The Navy Changed My Life: Giving me the ability to do the things I would not have normally had the opportunity to partake in. Gaining a great deal of knowledge from those I work because they are from so many different backgrounds ■Sailor of the Week Because: MA3 Gomez was selected because he has gone above and beyond his pay grade by attaining every patrol qualification available to him. He continues to come in on his off days to complete his Harbor Crewmember qualification and conducts patrol training with Harbor division. His efforts and devotion to mission accomplishment are unsurpassed.
MA3 MARC GOMEZ
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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
NAVAL STATION GUANTANAMO BAY, CUBA
KELLY WIRFEL MCC(SW/AW) KEITH BRYSKA
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 670.
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Happy New Year – Happy Healthy Weight CDR Donna Hunter U.S. Naval Hospital Guantanamo Bay
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s we enter a brand new year, most people think about how they can change their lives and shed those extra pounds gained during the holiday eating binge. Most Americans typically see an additional four to five pounds on their scales as the holiday season ends. How does that happen and how can we fix it now? The little things we do, or don’t do, add up every day. As an example, 3,500 calories equals one pound. If someone eats and extra 200 calories each day, that could add up to a 1 pound of weight-gain in about 15 days. Add to that the fact that most people are too busy, or too tired, to exercise regularly, so they’ve lost the potential to burn off those added calories. Weight doesn’t accumulate overnight and people can’t lose it overnight either. Here are a few simple steps to shave off those unwanted pounds, and keep them off: • Eat at least three meals every day. Do not skip breakfast. People who skip breakfast tend to over-eat later in the day. • Eat a protein with each meal. Protein makes people feel fuller, and it takes more work and time to digest them. • Exercise! For those who don’t like to go to the gym, walk. Walking 10,000 steps each day, can burn up to 3,500 calories (the equivalent of one pound) each week. 10,000 steps is approximately 5 miles. • Vegetables are low in calories and loaded with nutrients. Make it a habit to fill half of a plate with fresh or frozen vegetables
Farewell Doug Higgs Doug Higgs passed away at home in Glendale, AZ on the 27th of December 2014. He was a retired Navy Chief and true ‘Gtmoite’ having lived at the base on and off for more than 14 years. While serving at NS Guantanamo Bay he worked in the Public Works Department as a Facilities Manager. His wife, Karen, would like to thank all who have keep Doug in their thoughts and prayers over the last year and a half as he fought his battle with cancer.
• Watch the portion size! One slice of pepperoni pizza has 300 calories and one breadstick has 130 calories. Moderation is the key. • Drink plenty of water and substitute sugar-ladened beverages with sugar-free alternatives. One can of regular soda has approximately 150 calories. Over the course of one year, that equates to 54,750 calories, or an additional 16 pounds. • Keep an electronic food log to know where the calories are coming from. • Set reachable goals and adjust them over time. Losing 1 pound a week may not sound like much, but in 10 weeks, a person could be 10 pounds lighter. Don’t forget to add weights or muscle-building calisthenics into an exercise routine to help build lean body mass, which in turn increases metabolism. People lose muscle mass as they age, which decreases metabolism. This can be offset by building a leaner body mass. A personal fitness trainer can help with ideas on how to incorporate a reasonable muscle-building program into a daily lifestyle. A registered dietitian can help determine a person’s calorie level as well as the amount and type of protein an individual may need according to their age, gender, and activity level, and at the same time consider any health-related issues. To learn more about nutrition and its effect on aging, sports nutrition, weight management or any nutritionrelated medical issue, please contact a U.S. Naval Hospital Guantanamo Bay Primary Care Manager at 72110 for a nutrition consultation.
Local Scout Gives Back To Community Story by MCC Keith Bryska Photo’s By Laura McManus
Local Boy Scout, Keegan McManus earned the rank of Eagle Scout by completing a fire pit at Phillips Dive Park, Jan. 4. Keegan has been an active participant in scouting since he was seven years old and believes the most important thing he has learned is that when people come together and cooperate anything is possible. “This project was for the community and I picked it because I felt that everyone enjoys to have cookouts at Phillips Dive park and it would be better if the fire pit they were using was newer,” said Keegan. “Constructing a new one also makes it safer and more enjoyable for everyone.” Keegan’s dad Chief Navy Diver Julius McManus said he is proud of his son’s accomplishment and feels that scouting has given him opportunities to experience the outdoors and develop leadership skills that will help him as an adult. “Keegan has been active with the scouting program since he was in the second grade and has had the opportunity to participate in many
of the camping, outdoor skills and high adventure activities that scouting has to offer,” said Mcmanus. “It has been amazing to watch him grow from a little boy just learning to set up a tent and cook on an open fire to a young man who is capable of planning, procuring materials and managing a work site for a project designed to give back to our community.” According to Keegan giving back to the community is a large part of what being a scout is all about and he feels that he could not have completed this project without getting help back as well. “I want to thank the SEABEE’s who provided technical guidance, the fire department who provided oversight for the location, NAVFAC public works who helped with the project development and approval and all of the Scouts from Troop 435 who provided the labor while we worked together to give something back to the Guantanamo Bay community,” said Keegan.
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Chaplain’s Corner
Marriage Musings LT Baron Miller
NS Guantanamo Bay Command Chaplain
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ithin the context of the marriage counseling I do, there are certain issues that I’ve found virtually every couple faces. Issues like how we talk to one another and whether or not we’ve picked the right spouse. These issues are common among veterans of marriage and newlyweds alike and even common among Chaplains (though not me of course—read sarcasm). Now granted, there are several common issues that couples all face, but here I’ll just briefly cover the above mentioned two. First, our tongue. In the Bible, the book of James chapter 3 vs. 4-5 says, “Or takes ships as an example. Although they are so large and are driven by strong winds, they are steered by a very small rudder wherever the pilot wants to go. Likewise the tongue is a small part of the body, but it makes great boasts.” The same little tongue that pledges vows of love, honor, and respect which build a marriage can also tear it down with a few quick lashes. Commit to affirm your mate with words and by doing so, you’ll steer the ship of your marriage into the sunset of happily ever after. The second issue that I often hear, especially with
couples in very strained relationships is, “I made a mistake; She’s (He’s) not the right person for me.” When I hear this complaint, I offer this word of challenge and correction, “It’s not about marrying the right partner, but rather about being the right partner. If you found the perfect person for you, then you shouldn’t marry them because you’d only mess them up with your imperfections.” A good marriage isn’t about making a good pick based on over six billion options, but it is about what you do once you’ve made that pick. If each partner in a marriage worked their own character development rather than complaining about their spouse, then both parties would have more confidence in each other. Remember, it’s not about marrying the right partner, but being the right partner. As a Chaplain and married guy, it’s my prayer that these simple but not easy marriage secrets be a blessing for you in your relationship. Grow in your knowledge and skills in marriage; good marriages are built with effort. If you’re marriage is in ruin, I suggest seeking help through a Chaplain, Fleet and Family Service Center, or a variety of marriage books.
W.T. Sampson Looking For Volunteers Naval Station Public Affairs Office
W.T. Sampson is looking for professional women to help out with their Girls Pursuing STEAM event being held Feb. 5. STEAM is an acronym that stands for Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics. According to Diedra Faulkner one of the event coordinators the GPS-TEAM event is a mentoring event where girls will team up with women from STEAM related fields. The event is a PTO sponsored event from 1800 to 1900 at W.T. Sampson Elementary School. At this event they will have one ten minute guest speaker and the rest of the time students will participate in a 30 minute STEAM activity ran by an adult mentor and a teacher or other volunteer. “The Girls Pursuing Steam event is a fun event for girl’s age 5-18 at WT Sampson, which will increase the number of girls who might become interested in STEAM fields by expanding mentoring activities. Currently, less than 1 % of women are represented in upper level
management STEAM careers,” said Faulkner. “Even though the workplace has approximately 48% of women working, Steam careers comprise less than 25% of women and some engineering fields have less than 7% of women.” Faulkner says that the event is to assist with increasing the participation of women and girls in STEAM. Schools, Colleges, Universities and the Naval Academy have partnered with technology agencies and private corporations to provide mentoring events and fun participatory activities to engender the interest of girls in this program. “This program teams up a group of girls with a female mentor who runs hands on activity with them. The activities are varied and include: making Newtonian fluids, building bridges and catapults and also robotics and cryptology,” said Faulkner. To find out more about the STEAM program please visit http://www.aauw.org/research/why-so-few/
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SEABEE FUNDRAISER The Seabee’s will be holding an 18 Hole Golf Scramble Jan. 17. Check-ins will be 0700-0730 and coffee and breakfast will be provided starting at 0700. Lunch will be delivered to you on the course. There will be a roving refreshment cart throughout the tournament. To register call 5634 or 5630.
CWO ASSOCIATION The Warrant Officer’s Association will be holding a car wash this Saturday, Jan. 10 to raise money for their organization. Money raised through the car wash will go towards their scholarship foundation. The car wash will be held at the Lyceum parking lot from 0830 to 1300. All are encouraged to come out and ELECTRONICS Samsung Galaxy S4 mini i9190 8GB support this organization. Factory Unlocked Price $350.00 OBO. Please call Sammy at 78742 or leave QOL As we kick off the New Year a message I would like to remind every$40 router and $30 Modem 77798 ask one about the Quality of Life board. The Quality of Life for Zee board was established so command leadership could 40” Coby TV, $175.00, call 84623 hear the community’s issues and concerns. These quesOUTDOOR REC. tions, concerns and sugges2005 Honda VT600 VLX Deluxe motorcycle mid-size v-twin cruiser dark blue in color with windshield for sale in excellent condition with accessories. New battery installed around 6 months ago. New price asking $2,500 negotiable which is under KBB value. Call x77369 and leave a voice message.
Blue JBL Explorer 20 Spear gun $50. Comes with Extra Band, and 3 prong barbed tip for lionfish killing. If interested please call 77219.
Unique Japanese Folding Bike. $100, 5 speed Japanese style Suitcase Bike for sale, has new rear tire and comes with extra tire and tube. Ready to ride, and with a pull of a lever the bike folds to half its size. Ride the bike or fold it up and take the Bus! If interested please Call 77219. 2 female wetsuits, mint condition, hihg quality, small and medium, $150 combined. Call Gjane at 78205
YARD SALE
Garage sale for household items at CC 36D on Saturday and Sunday from 0700 to 1200. Phone number 77889 “Satellite dishes, patio furniture, propane BB-Q, wood gazebo, yard bricks and all kinds and sizes of plants. Starts 0800 on Saturday, 10 JAN and runs until last item is sold. All fair offers considered. For more information call 74100 and if I am not available please leave a message.”
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tions go directly to the department heads and those responsible for making changes. If you have any concerns please email them DOWNTOWN to qol@gtmo.navy.mil. FRIDAY BEACH SAFETY Going out for a swim after work? Remember to follow all safety procedures while swimming. Pay attention to the flags that are posted at the beach. If a red flag is posted that means the waters are closed to all recreational activities to include diving and swimming. Also, if you are out swimming, snorkeling or diving you need to make sure you are with a buddy and have a cell phone nearby to call for help if needed. The base is a great place to enjoy the water but we want everyone to keep safety in the forefront of their plans. BOYS SCOUTS The Boys Scouts are inviting you to join their ranks. To become a Boy Scouts you need to be between the ages 11 to 17 and for the Cub Scout Pack you must be between the ages of 7 to 10. If interested call Chaplain Baron Miller at 2323 or Julius McManus at 84013.
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STEAM NIGHT FEB. 5, 2015
6:00PM – 7:00 PM
• The STEM Club is looking for girls for our GPS Night. If you have an creative mind and like Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, orMath; then you are the perfect candidate for our GPS-TEAM.
Centerra Kicks Off the New Year with a Safety PPE Fashion Show
Story by Ben Miller Photos by: Eugene DeLumen & Peter Gawaran
he aisles of the Downtown Lyceum were turned T into a high fashion runway on Jan. 3 as Naval Station (NS) Guantanamo Bay’s new Utilities and
Base Operations Services Contractor, Centerra, held a Safety Standdown—featuring a high energy Personal Protective Equipment or “P.P.E.” Fashion Show. As Techtronic’s “Pump the Jam” rattled the bleachers, High Voltage Electricians, Welders, Desalination Plant Operators and Tree Trimmers transformed into Supermodels---strutting the makeshift catwalk, modeling what the “safe” and chic Maintenance Professional will be wearing this year. The new Base Utilities and Maintenance Contractor which began its contract on Dec. 1, 2014, held the mandatory Safety Standdown for its 388 employees who will perform nearly two million work hours on the base this year. Captain J.R. Nettleton, NS Guantanamo Bay’s Commanding Officer was there to give a speech in
appreciation of the Centerra employees. He urged the hundreds of workers in attendance to keep safety at the forefront of their minds in 2015. Centerra’s work force are the people who keep the lights on, empty the dumpsters, drive the buses, keep the fresh water flowing, operate the landfill, manage the sewage treatment facility, repair Government vehicles, conduct all Pest Control Services, provide all grounds and landscaping functions and keep the nearly eight thousand air conditioning units on the base operating. Centerra Project Manager Bill Faris says the Standdown was a way to kick off the New Year with the focus on safety. “We are in the construction, utility and maintenance business. Our people operate dangerous machinery and work with lethal chemicals and gases,” said Faris. Our workplaces are danger zones—and it is important that we take time now to reflect on the safety requirements that will keep our employees safe in the New Year.”
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