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Service Members Prepare for Success After Military
A service member receives tips on his resume from an instructor as part of a Transition Goals, Planning, Success (GPS) class at the Fleet and Family Center. MC3 Jason Bawgus Photo Journalist
ome service members decide to give 20 or more years of S service to the military while others have chosen to do one or two enlistments. Regardless of their choice, the Transition Goals, Planning and Success (GPS) class at Fleet and Family Support Center is in place to help make the conversion from military to civilian life as smooth as possible. Transition GPS, formally known as TAPS, was created to help service members during this difficult period by offering job search assistance and other services. “We want to offer our service members who are leaving the military every chance to be successful,” said Sara Van Gorder, Family Life Specialist at Fleet and Family support. “The class takes five days and includes a VA benefits representative who discusses the multitude of benefits that are offered such as health and education, as well as a Department of Labor representative who gives a three day presentation on job search, resume writing and interviewing skills.” The Transition Goals Planning Success (GPS) class that is offered at the Fleet and Family Center at Naval Station (NS) Guantanamo Bay is the exact same class that is offered at other military bases.
“The only difference here at GTMO is we have to switch Day 1 and Day 5 because of our flight schedules,” said Van Gorder. “The VA representative gives the exact same brief as well as the Department of Labor, the slide shows are all the same so essentially there is no difference.” Once a service member has decided to separate they can start taking the Transition GPS class as far out as two years before separation but no later than six months. “We suggest starting as soon as you can,” said Van Gorder. “A lot of people don’t realize how much work separating from the armed forces can be with job searching or even deciding what you want to do.” Members of this week’s class were very happy with the training that they received and are looking forward to their next step. “The most helpful portion so far has been the VA brief,” said Andrew Hufferd. “There were a few things that I thought I knew about but once they came in and explained everything it really answered a lot of my questions.” The next Transition GPS class will take place from August 18-22 at the Fleet and Family Center.
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NS Guantanamo Bay Commanding Officer, Capt. J.R. Nettleton congratulates PS2 Head on her selection as Sailor of the Week.
■Job/Department: PSD/DDO ■Age: 22 ■Hometown: Antioch, California ■Favorite TV Show: Scandal ■Favorite Hobby: Writing ■Greatest Accomplishment: Being out on my own successfully ■Goal: Keep progressing in the Navy ■Passion: My family ■Favorite Book: The City of Ember ■Favorite Quote: “Shipmate is not corrective, it is honorable and it is earned.” ■Sailor of the Week Because: PS2 was nominated because while working at PSD she helped them achieve a score of 99.9% for timeliness and accuracy. She was also elected as this year’s Navy Ball decorating lead.
PS2 KEYONNA HEAD
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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 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.
Want to be a Military Millionare? From Fleet and Family Support Center
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ttention young service members that want to become a Millionaire. It is very easy, but must be started as soon as possible. Many find it hard to believe that it’s possible to become a young military millionaire because they haven’t heard or know any military millionaires; nevertheless do not believe the hype. By taking a few steps in the right direction anyone can be on the road to enjoying the advantages of being a young military millionaire. Turning your military pay and allowances into a million dollars is a simple endeavor, but you must control your spending habits, using a simple budget (keeping living expenses below 70%); minimize your debts, by living within your means (keeping debts below 20%) and lastly by pay yourself first by putting money into a savings account that can cover the “what if ” in life (minimum of 10%). These first steps are key components that will allow you to regularly make automatic investments that will lead you on your way to early retirement, thus reaching your financial nirvana. Here are some examples: - By investing $174 a monthly at age 18 years you could become a young military millionaire by the time you reach 53. - By investing $701 a month at age 18 years you become a young military millionaire by the time you reach 40. So, by starting at a young age, the power of compounded interest is easy and it’s on your side to becoming a young military millionaire. Also, as an Accredited Financial Counselor and transitioned service member I have seen that many young service members don’t know or understand the ins and outs of their military pay and allowances. I believe that this lack of understanding is a crucial item that gives our young military warriors a one up that most individuals miss in the civilian sector doesn’t have. Retiring early as a young military millionaire can be as easy as knowing what your pay and allowances are, along with starting and following a simple investment strategy. Compounded interest is when a deposit (investment) earns interest and is added to the original amount, which in turn earns more interest and that interest plus the initial deposit (investment) continues to earn more interest. That means that every year you are making money from money your deposit (investment) has already paid you. I compare compounded interest to a snowball being rolled down hill, which grows as it makes its way down the hill. As a young investor you can harness the benefits of compounding interest, simply by investing part of your military paycheck. Simply
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because you’re making money (earning a return) on what your deposit (investments) have already paid you. The younger you start the faster and larger your investment account can grow. That’s why investing while you’re young and earning a steady military paycheck gives you a huge advantage. 1) Establish Budget. Creating a budget is an essential component of responsible money management, but it doesn’t mean that all of your problems are going to be solved, nevertheless it is an important step to determining your financial health and achieving financial independence - regardless of what the economy is doing. This provides insight to where your money is being allocated, how to most effectively manage it and the only practical way to get a grip on your spending. A budget is a realistic and flexible financial plan that you put together based on your income, expenses, and goals. The most important of the last sentence, is realistic. Whether you just have a few bills, or you’re responsible for paying all of your household expenses, understanding how much money you have and knowing where your money is spent is the first step toward. I believe that a budget is your financial blueprint. You wouldn’t build a house without a blueprint. Your budget is the foundation in the financial pyramid for good financial habits that will help you avoid problems and pitfalls that might arise without a structured plan. 2) Save Money. The first step on the road to becoming a young military millionaire is to set up a simple savings plan. Pay yourself first by setting money aside into an investment before you start spending your military money. The habit of paying yourself first will benefit you throughout your life and will help you retire young. 3) Invest Young and make Consistent Investments. You may not of been taught how to invest in high school but don’t let that hold you back. There are basic military investment strategies like the Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) that offer a great way for beginning investors to profit. The stock market offers some investment vehicles that are perfect for the new military investor. There are lower-risk investments that offer the potential for long-term gains that may help you to put your military money to work. Becoming financially savvy can help you become a young military millionaire and give you the luxury of being able to retire young. So, the sooner you start investing the sooner you can become a young military millionaire. Start now and the take steps to become a young military millionaire today!
Is Your Identity Safe?
MA2 Blake Denton Crime Prevention Corrdinator, NS Guantanamo Bay
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he Naval Station Security Department Crime Prevention Division chose to address “Identity Theft” for the month of June. On a base like ours, where we have so many people cramped into such a small space, we are all vulnerable to identity theft. Think about it, we live and work with the same people day in and day out, sometimes for months and even years at a time. How hard would it be for someone to get to know you well enough to steal your identity? This crime is probably easier than most which is why we would like to provide you with education and awareness that will allow you to decrease your risk of becoming a victim. What is Identity Theft? Identity theft occurs when someone uses information gathered from one or more sources to steal the identity of another person without permission and conducts a variety of activities using that identity. This information includes social security numbers, birthdates, address, and anything thing else that is specific to your life. Thieves achieve this by posing as officials from companies you conduct business with, snapping pictures of our I.D’s with their smart phones, and even rummaging through your trash. They are always searching for purchase receipts, bank stubs and tax information. Some crooks act as wholesalers by acquiring mass amounts of information and selling it to the highest bidder. The info is then used to fund other crimes, drug abuse and sometimes even terrorism. Some people may even use your
information to make a full set of fake I.D’s and actually live their life as you. Many people don’t discover they have become a victim until they are denied an application of credit or start receiving bill for accounts they never opened. How can you protect yourself? First of all, buy a shredder! Shred all documents containing any Personally Identifiable Information (PII). Don’t throw anything away in public trash cans that has PII. Reset your passwords to your email, social networking, banking and credit card sites frequently and never reply to emails asking for information updates no matter how legitimate the email seems. Make sure you check your credit score on a regular basis. Early detection is key to have the best chance to protect yourself and catch the thieves, not to mention it will decrease your recovery time. If you ever suspect you have become a victim of identity theft, immediately contact all your banks, creditors and the three major Credit Bureaus. If a discrepancy is found on your credit report you can submit a complaint and they will assist you with proving or disproving all claims. In addition, check your bank statements monthly for accuracy and notify them if any purchases appear that you didn’t make. In conclusion, be proactive. Protecting PII and early detection are the best ways to keep your identity. For more information, questions or concerns please contact the Crime Prevention Coordinators MA2 DENTON at 55020 or MA2 LANGLEY at 84812.
Guantanamo Bay Salutes 116 years of Hospital Corps Story by MC2 Yolonda Williams Radio GTMO
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he United States Naval Hospital of Guantanamo Bay recently celebrated the history and lineage of the Hospital Corps. The annual birthday celebration was held in the Windjammer Ballroom June 21st, commemorating 116 years of corpsman service. Hospital Corpsmen are enlisted medical specialists who serve the U.S. Navy and Marine Corps on land and at sea. “The lessons I’ve learned as a young corpsman have stayed with me to this very day,” said former Master chief Petty Officer of the Navy Joe Campa. Campa made his second trip back to Guantanamo Bay to be the guest speaker at this year’s ball. He joined the Navy in 1980 as a Hospital Corpsman and later went on to become the 11th MCPON in 2006. This year’s ball featured several key events such as the setting of the Prisoner of War table, a parade of historical uniforms and the traditional cake cutting by the oldest and
youngest corpsmen. During the ball, Hospital Corpsman 1st Class Candy Franklin, Corpsmen Ball Committee Secretary, read the birthday message from Vice Admiral Matthew L. Nathan, the U.S. Navy Surgeon General. “On behalf of Navy Medicine, I extend my sincere thanks and appreciation to the Navy Hospital Corps as they celebrate 116 years of unwavering dedication and service,” said Franklin. “Today, we honor their bravery, brilliance, and sacrifice when serving in harm’s way to protect the lives of our Sailors and Marines.” The Hospital Corps was established June 17, 1898, when President William McKinley signed an act of Congress. Campa said, “I became MCPON as a direct result of having been a Hospital Corpsman, I’ll never forget the honor and privilege that I felt in calling myself a Navy Corpsman.
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Don’t Be Food for Mosquitoes
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t’s that time of year again when everyone likes to enjoy outdoor summer activities, but hates being bothered by mosquitoes and other biting insects. In conjunction with Naval Station (NAVSTA) Guantanamo Bay, the Preventive Medicine Departments of both U.S. Naval Hospital Guantanamo Bay (USNH GTMO) and the Joint Medical Group (JMG) are urging residents to do all they can to avoid being a mosquito meal. There are many different species of mosquitoes,” says LT Laurel Cutter, MSC, USN, head of the Preventive Medicine department at USNH GTMO. “Some bite during the day, and some are night-biters. It is very important for people to protect themselves from mosquitoes and other insects whenever they are outdoors.” The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommend a variety of effective repellents with active ingredients such as DEET, picaridin, IR3534, and some oil of lemon eucalyptus and para-menthane-diol products. Higher percentages of the active ingredients provide longer protection. Always follow product directions and reapply as directed. For those who use both sunscreen and insect repellent, the CDC recommends applying the sunscreen first, and then the insect repellent. Never use repellents over cuts, wounds or irritated skin. CPT Karin Osborne-Frey, USA, Head of Preventive Medicine for the JMG and Joint Task Force- Guantanamo says one of the biggest challenges here is getting the troops to understand that
mosquito prevention measures outweigh their individual desire to smell good. “The Troopers tend to choose perfume or cologne over insect repellent, and studies have shown that some of these scents actually attract mosquitoes and other insects rather than repelling them,” said Osborne-Frey. “Our only preventive measure is prevention itself. Everyone should cover up and wear insect repellent.” The CDC suggests covering exposed skin by wearing longsleeved shirts, long pants and hats. Repellents used on skin can also be applied to clothing, but provide shorter duration of protection (same duration as if it were applied directly to the skin), and must be reapplied after laundering. “The best way for individuals to help reduce mosquito populations, is to take away their breeding areas,” said Cutter. “Environmental control, also known as source reduction, involves removing and disposing of containers that hold water. Any material, man-made or natural, that can hold a tablespoon of water for more than several hours is a suitable habitat for immature mosquito stages (eggs, larvae, and pupae). Items such as discarded cans/plastic containers, bromeliads and axils of banana trees, plant pot saucers, and children’s toys make excellent breeding sites.” “Prevention is the most effective and inexpensive way for people to protect themselves from mosquitoes and other insects,” said LCDR Michael Overton, Director for Public Health at USNH GTMO. “The Preventive Medicine departments at both
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The Art of Communication Lt. Baron Miller
NS Guantanamo Bay Command Chaplain
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ave you ever said something and what the other person ‘heard’ wasn’t what you ‘said’? This happens all the time and I know—I regularly share a sermon with 200 people and I’m surprised what messages people ‘hear’ that I didn’t even ‘say.’ This communication phenomenon isn’t necessarily bad, but it can get us into hot water, especially when we’re communicating with a spouse, a large group during a brief, or even colleagues at work. So how do we ensure that the message we send is the same message we receive? The answer is in the art of communication. Let’s say you have a message to send; this makes you the ‘sender’ and those who you desire to receive the message are the ‘receiver.’ As the ‘sender’ you want to ‘encode’ your message in a way that is clear enough that what you say is what they’ll hear. But, there can be two problems that we as ‘senders’ face; the first is we may stink at encoding (this is
only fixed by careful consideration of the encoding prior to sending the message and maybe some personality tweaking) but the other problem faced has to do with the ‘receivers’ decoding. You see, if you’re the message receiver then you too have a role to play in the communication process. The ‘receiver’ can’t merely sit idly by while the ‘sender’ does all the work. Being the ‘receiver’ is being an equal part of a communication process. A good rule for ‘receivers’ is to practice “drive-by” communication. This is when, as the ‘receiver’ you repeat back to the message ‘sender’ to ensure what you heard is what they wanted you to hear. This is especially helpful when receiving orders from a superior or in a marriage where the fellowship is about to strain and get intense. When ‘receivers’ decode messages well, then what is ‘said’ is also what is ‘heard’ and there is no confusion or frustration; everyone benefits.
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PATIO SET: BRAND NEW, still in original box. Patio set includes a table and four chairs. Price $250. Contact Cassie 77517 Char-Broil Classic 6 burner Gas Grill plus gas tank, used once. $120 Full Scuba set $700, dive rite travel exp with a polymer lightweight back plate, weight trim pockets, large D-rings, dive rite reulator, SPG guage, din and yoke regulator please call 77219.
HOUSEHOLD GOODS Love seat (green) great condition $50 call 77889 TV/entertainment center $40, 2 Coffee Tables $20 ea., Heavy duty Office table $35, modem router SCSI $100, 25” color TV $25 call Jay at 77055 or 8772. SCSI modem $25, Wood Dining table with 3 chairs $80, Computer Chair $5, little tikes plastic table and 2 chairs $5, 9” Arod baseball mit $3. Call Angela at 75641 Large d kennel $50, area rugs ranging from 5x7 to 8x10 $30-$75 each, bar stools $10 ea., patio set, table and 4 chairs $40. call Rudy at 84147
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Desk-top Computer includes flat screen monitor, keyboard, and wireless mouse. $125 call Rudy at 84147 Playstation 3 with 3 controllers, 4 games (FIFA 14, FIFA 13, World Cup 14, Last of Us) and HDMI cable $250. Call Tony 0800-1430 at 8235 after 1530 at 77106. Full entertainment package- 46” Sony Television, Boses surround
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6’ Direct TV satellite Dish with LNB and Pole $500. call 90022. 6’ dish for Starband or Dirctv, $600. call 77222 40” Sony Baravia LCD TV, SCSI modem $50 call 77798
YARDSALE Saturday, June 27 at 0630 moving sale. All items must go! Multi family yardsale at RP 731 Electronics, Furniture, Kitchen Items, plants and much more. No early birds!
MISC Elevate your level of play from WallBanger to Competitive level. Conatct Ronnie ASAP @ 77892 or mr.racquetball@yaoo. com
GTMO JOBS
MWR is offering the Following jobs: Senior Library Technician Child & Youth Programs Asst. SAPR Victim Advocate Support Specialist Business Manager Cashier
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Navy College Office The Navy Collge Office is currently closed and will remain closed until July11. Normal operations will resume on July 14. For assistance during this temporary closure please contact the Virtual Education Center in Virginia by emailing VEC@navy.mil BASE HOUSING Do you plan on doing any type of modification to your quarters? All modification must be approved through housing before they begin. The requestforms are available at Housing. Do not start any work until you have received written permission. Any ground digging requires a dig permit from the Public Works Department. DEFY Youth sign-ups for the annual Drug Education for Youth (DEFY) program are currently underway. The program is open to youth ages 9-12 and the mission of the program is to teach youth positive lifestyle habits so they can make positive decisions. The camp is from August 13 to August 22. For more information contact Brandon.stafford@gmail. com
Recreation Assistant NEX is offering the following jobs: Sales Clerk Front Desk Clerk-Navy Lodge Barber Hair Stylist Housekeeping Attendant NAVSTA HRO is offering the following jobs: Food Service Worker Burns & Roe Services is offering the following jobs: P/T Passenger Service Representative Local 24/7 Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Program Contact #:
84578
Your Installation Sexual Assault Response Coordinator’s Contact #:
84577
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FCPOA Gives Back to the Community Photos taken by RP1 Matthew Stoerrle Naval Station Chapel
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he First Class Petty Officers Association (FCPOA) spent their free time painting the cabanas on Cable Beach during a Community Relations Project (COMREL), June 21. According to Culinary Specialist 1st Class Marshall Ford the FCPOA volunteered for the COMREL to give back to the community. “Painting the cabanas made me feel like I was helping the GTMO community. The better they look the more people will want to come out and enjoy the festivities,” said Ford. “I always said if I made rank that I would be the kind of person who would help junior Sailors receive the things I always wanted coming up through the ranks.” After they finished painting the FCPOA also barbecued
for the Junior Sailors as their way of showing them that their hard work was appreciated. Engineering Aide 1st Class Brandon Stafford believes giving back to the community is something every Sailor should do. “To be able to give back to the community and set an example for the junior troops and by having a barbeque, as well as painting we are able to show our appreciation to them for all the hard work while also giving back to the community,” said Stafford. At the end of the day everyone had fun and the food was good said Fire Controlman 1st Class Nila Castillo. “There is a sense of pride when you work on something the whole community will get to enjoy,” said Castillo. “Even if it’s aesthetics any little bit is better for the GTMO community.”
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