MARCH 7, 2014 • VOL. 71 • NO. 9• NAVY.MIL/LOCAL/GUANTANAMO • FACEBOOK.COM/NSGuantanamoBay
NAVAL STATION GUANTANAMO BAY, CUBA • PSC 1005 BOX 25 • FPO, AE 09593 • 011-5399-4090
Distinguished Guests Tour Guantanamo Bay
Rear Adm. Harris, Commander, U.S. Naval Forces Southern Command/U.S. 4th Fleet (COMUSNAVSO/C4F) and Ambassador Chaudhry, Foreign Policy Advisor to the Chief of Naval Operations visited NS Guantanamo Bay, Feb. 2728. Kelly Wirfel Public Affairs Officer
T
he top officer responsible for U.S. Navy ships, aircraft and submarines operating in the U.S. Southern Command (SOUTHCOM) area of focus and the Foreign Policy Advisor to the Chief of Naval Operations visited Naval Station Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, Feb. 27-28. Rear Adm. Sinclair Harris, Commander, U.S. Naval Forces Southern Command and U.S. 4th Fleet (COMUSNAVSO/ C4F) and Ambassador Asif Chaudhry, Foreign Policy Advisor to the Chief of Naval Operations toured the various facilities aboard the installation. “This is the only naval base in the fourth fleet area of operation,” said Harris. “The
importance of this base is often overlooked. It is a key strategic point and its location is critical.” During the visit, Harris and Chaudhry received a tour and briefing on the Naval Station migration operations mission. The Naval Station supports the Department of Homeland Security in U.S. migrant operations to help care for displaced migrants from the surrounding area. During a refugee crises between 1994 and early 1996, more than 58,000 Haitian and Cuban refugees transited the base. Harris and Chaudhry also toured the Naval Station’s fence line that divides the installation from Cuba proper. The fence line is guarded by Marines from Marine Security Forces Company Guantanamo Bay. During their visit they also received a windshield tour of JTF and various command briefs. “Being that this was my first visit to the base, it was truly eye opening. I am amazed at how complex some of the missions are here, whether it is the migrant operations, the JTF or the Marines along the fence line,” said Chaudhry. “You undoubtedly have to overcome some unique challenges to support those critical missions, but I can certainly see that everyone comes together to get it done.
PAGE 2• THE GUANTANAMO BAY GAZETTE
NS Guantanamo Bay Executive Officer, Cmdr. Collin Caswell congratulates YNSN Martinez on her selection as Sailor of the Week.
■Job/Department: NAVSTA Admin ■Age: 19 ■Hometown: Bastrop,TX ■Favorite TV Show: Supernatural ■Favorite Hobby: Writing and Drawing ■Currently Working On: Making YN3 Ambition/Goals: Make a career out of the Navy ■Quote: “My mind rebels at stagnation. Give me problems give me work” ■How has the navy improved my life: The Navy has given me the opportunity to grow and better myself as a person as well as become someone my sisters can look up to. ■Sailor of the Week Because: She was given two Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medals to process at the last minute for the awards ceremony. She expedited these awards so the CO could present them at the next days ceremonies along with the other awards presented.
YNSN SHAKIRA MARTINEZ
VOL. 71 • NO. 9
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.
MARCH 7, 2014• PAGE 3
CNP Responds to Sailors’ Questions in Worldwide All Hands Call
Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Elliott Fabrizio
The Chief of Naval Personnel (CNP) talked with Sailors around the world in an All Hands Call, broadcast from the Defense Media Activity at Ft. Meade, Md., March 5. Vice Adm. Bill Moran, CNP, and Fleet Master Chief for Manpower, Personnel, Training and Education (MPT&E) April Beldo, updated Sailors on Navy subjects including pay, the Career Intermission Pilot Program (CIPP), advancement and Tuition Assistance (TA). “Fleet and I are always interested in hearing what Sailors are hearing in the Fleet and what questions they have,” said Moran. “This gives us the opportunity to give them the right information and beat back any bad information that is circulating.” Sailors asked live questions via satellite, telephone and social media. The Secretary of the Navy approved raises to Career Sea Pay allowance and a Sailor from San Diego asked via satellite when the increases would show up in Sailors’ paychecks. “We think within the next 60 days we’re going to start improving the pay of anybody on Career Sea Pay today,” said Moran. Via telephone, a Sailor from USS Harpers Ferry (LSD 49) asked if the Navy had plans to fully adopt the Career Intermission Pilot Program. “The answer is absolutely,” said Moran. “The results we’ve gotten from this program have been very positive. People have been able to go out and get a college degree, start a family, or start another job and have come back into the Navy and picked up right where they left off.” He added that the Navy is seeking congressional permission next year to remove the ‘pilot’ moniker and institutionalize it across the Navy.
Sailors aware of plans to change the advancement process had several questions about the details, such as removing the point value of Good Conduct Medals and the timeline. “The things that we are focusing on is evaluations, performance and the advancement score,” said Beldo. “Right now we are not changing the points you are given for awards.” Moran added, “There’s a lot being talked about and discussed with advancement exams and I think it’s important for Sailors to know that while we’re talking about it, nothing is being implemented in this March cycle. It’s more likely to be a year from now that you’ll see these changes take place, and we will communicate that to all of you.” From in-studio, a Sailor had a question about the TA program. “The Navy has been 100 percent on TA for the longest time, and even when the other branches of service dropped TA, the Navy kept it at 100 percent; but, I’ve heard talk of them possibly going down to 75 percent-Have you heard anything about that?” asked Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Xander Gamble. TA is funded at 100 percent through fiscal year 2014, but Beldo confirmed that Navy TA may see a 25 percent contribution from Sailors in the next fiscal year. “We believe if there is an investment in there from the Sailor, they will be more committed,” said Beldo. “I think it will still be a good deal for Sailors.” CNP also busted several rumors that Sailors had heard in the fleet. He said there are no plans to increase the length of boot camp, the Navy is not eliminating the Command Advancement Program (CAP) and there are no current plans to add advancement points for warfare pins or fitness exams.
Members of the U.S. Naval Hospital Guantanamo Bay’s Junior Enlisted Association (JEA) created a “Before I Die..” wall behind the hospital’s junior enlisted barracks. It was unveiled Saturday, March 1. It is the first such wall at U.S. Naval Station Guantanamo Bay.
Dr. Steve Wilke Offers Leadership Training MC3 Jason Bawgus Photojournalist
N
aval Station (NS) Guantanamo Bay’s Religious Ministries Team hosted speaker and author Dr. Steve Wilke, March 5-6. Dr. Stephen Wilke is Principal at LEADon.Inc, a company that equips organizations with the tools necessary to improve performance through leadership development. A gifted trainer, he is also the author of several books including; The Leading Edge: 9 Strategies for Improving Internal and Intentional Leadership. Through the course of his visit Wilke gave several presentations on “Leading the Generations” and “Developing and Maintaining High Performance Teams.” “My wife and I decided to come down here to give back to the people who make our jobs possible,” said Wilke. “We wanted to show our support in any way that we could and what better way than getting to give these classes.” In his “Leading the Generations” lecture Wilke covered some of the struggles that leaders in the military and corporate world face.
“It is estimated that there are three generations in the work place or the military right now,” said Wilke. “The Baby Boomers, Generation X, and the Millennials. The key to being a successful leader is knowing how to manage and communicate with all three.” During the “Developing and Maintaining High Performance Teams” lecture he discussed the steps of how to build and maintain a top performance level. “One of the keys to being a part of a high performance team is to realize that great teams are constantly evolving and changing, they are never static,” said Wilke. “In order to develop one of those teams you need to have a clear list of goals and have a list of what you are going to do in order to achieve those goals no matter how big or small they are.” Wilke has spoken and coached numerous fortune 500 companies and many upstart businesses as well. “My strategies are definitely geared more towards corporate America,” said Wilke. “They definitely can apply to the military setting and anyone who wishes to build a successful team.”
Author and International Speaker addresses GTMO Couples Kelly Wirfel
NAVSTA Public Affairs Officer
N
aval Station Guantanamo Bay’s Religious Ministries team hosted bestselling author and international speaker, Mr. Gary Thomas, March 5-7. Thomas uses his talents as a speaker and author to bring people closer to Christ and closer to others. His primary objectives are to help people; embrace the unique way that you interact with God, partner in the spiritual growth and character formation of their spouse, build a closer, grace-based family and enjoy God with a new sense of freedom and delight. While aboard NS Guantanamo Bay, Thomas gave two different lectures; The Sacred Marriage and Sexual Saints. His Sacred Marriage lecture was based off his book, Sacred Marriage, which has sold over 600,000 copies. During his lecture he opened by talking about some of the challenges married couples face. “We are challenged far more as a married person than a single person. When you are married suddenly you are in a relationship where you can’t run,” said Thomas. “The Bible promises that we will stumble in many ways but if couples have the heart to make it work they can have a fulfilling marriage. It is not about the ““how
to”” make a marriage work, it is whether you have the ““heart to.”” Thomas continued to talk about how relationships are meant to deepen individual’s relationship with God rather than to make people happy and that couples need to be ordered to God first, and each other second. “Being married and in a relationship is not about being loved. We are already deeply loved by God,” said Thomas. “We need to seek God first and then we will learn how to love and freely give that love.” The following evening Thomas lectured on Sexual Saints in which he talked to couples about the importance of intimacy in a relationship and how to develop long term intimacy. “Coming to Guantanamo Bay has been an awesome experience for my wife Lisa and I,” said Thomas. “When Chaplain Miller contacted me and asked me to come here to speak, the only question was when we could find a spot in our schedule, not if. We are so grateful for the sacrifice the men and women serving in the military make, this is just one way we could give back and say thank you.”
PAGE 6• THE GUANTANAMO BAY GAZETTE
2014 Navy and Marine Corps Relief Society Fundraiser • NMCRS is a Non-Profit organization that was started in 1904 to help Sailors/Marines along with their families with financial assistance. They provide interest free loans and grants for emergency and unexpected financial needs, as well as, budget counseling, free in home visits from nurses to Sailors and Marines affected by combat and budget for baby workshops for expecting parents. • They serve all Active Duty and Retired DOD personnel, eligible family members and Reservists on extended active duty here on GTMO. They also help Indigent Widows and Mothers of Deceased service members who have limited resources and no family to provide for welfare. • If you would like to learn more or help please contact EN1 Lopez at carlos.lopez@gtmo.navy.mil or 4646
March is National Nutrition Month: Enjoy the Taste of Eating Right! Amy Myers, MSN, RNC WIC Overseas
M
arch is National Nutrition Month: Enjoy the Taste of Eating Right!
“Enjoy the Taste of Eating Right” is the theme for National Nutrition Month® 2014. There are many ways to enjoy greattasting food without forfeiting nutrition. Here are a few tips to get you started: Eat Breakfast There’s no better way to start your morning than with a healthy breakfast. Include lean protein, whole grains, fruits and vegetables. Drink More Water Our bodies depend on water to regulate temperature, transport nutrients and oxygen to cells, carry away waste products and more. For generally healthy people, the Dietary Reference Intakes from the Institute of Medicine recommend a total daily beverage intake of 13 cups for men and 9 cups for women. Make Half Your Plate Fruits and Vegetables Fruits and veggies add color, flavor and texture plus vitamins, minerals and fiber to your plate. Make 2 cups of fruit and 2 ½ cups of vegetables your daily goal. Don’t let winter stop you from enjoying produce, frozen and canned are great alternatives if you can’t find fresh produce. Watch Portion Sizes Get out the measuring cups and see how close your portions are to the recommended serving size. Using smaller plates, bowls and glasses can help you keep portions under control. Use half your plate for fruits and vegetables and the other half for grains and lean meat, poultry, seafood or beans. If you have health or nutrition concerns, please contact the Primary Care Clinic at U.S. Naval Hospital Guantanamo Bay and speak with a Medical Home Port team member for questions/information. If you have a specific issue to discuss, please feel free to make an appointment with your Primary Care Provider.
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 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 2006 Ford Mustang convertible w/pony package. blue with black top, less than 75,000 miles. $10,400 call Greg at 77353 or 84143 2000 Ford Focus, Manual Transmission, $3200 call Mathew at 4577 or 77264 1972 Datsun 240z new motor with less than 2 hours, new interior serious inquiries only, $15000 firm, many extras included 77795
HOUSEHOLD GOODS
Wood bar stools $15 each or $25 for both, oak windsor chairs $20 each or $100 for 6.
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 HP 21” LCD HD Monitor for sale $50 with all cables call James at 78682 35” LG flat screen tv and VCR $195, Router $15 call Munir at 78477
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. 3 ALM 63 SCUBA tanks, Visual and Hydro good. $100 call James at 72380 before 1600 77219 after 1600.
YARD SALE Patio Sale VL 35-C 0600-0900 Saturday March 8. Yard Sale Ssaturday Mar. 8, 0800 at 2721A WI
GTMO JOBS
Couch with matching love seat, less MWR is offering the than 1 year old, great condition, ask- following jobs: ing $650 call 77294
Food Service Worker
GE regrigerator, medium sized for bed room, $49 call Munir at 78477 Recreation Aid
OUTDOOR REC 30’ barrel boat with 90hp ocean pro , inclined ladder, holds 10 people $5900 OBO, contact Steven 55352 or Otis 84988 26” blue bike $75 and internet modem and router $65 contact 78649 or email 92whiskeymiph@ gmail.com Bike Utitlity Trailer, holds 130lbs $100, call 77219.
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
The
scoop
TAXES
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.
SCHOLARSHIP
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
MANATEE
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. All base galleys have a dress code that patrons need to adhere to. Unauthorized attire includes sweatpants, running shorts, military P.T. gear, coveralls and a variety of other times. See the base roller for a list of unauthorized clothing.
Recreation Assistant (cashier) Laundry Worker Maintenance Worker NEX is offering the following jobs: Warehouse Worker Burns and Roe is offering the following jobs: Passenger Service Representative
pulse headset and “FIFA 13” and “The Last Of Us” $250, HP all in HR Specialist one printer $30, Wave Oven $40, Samsung Galaxy Tablet 16G $180, Financial Management Analyst email Tony at Tony.J.Khoury. CTR@jtfgtmo.southcom.mil
Engineering Technician
MOVIES DOWNTOWN LYCEUM FRIDAY 8 p.m.:
Labor Day
10:15 p.m.:
300: Rise of an Empire
PG-13 R
SATURDAY 8 p.m.: Endless Love 10 p.m.: SUNDAY 8 p.m.:
Mar. 7
Mar. 8
PG13
That Awkward Moment R
Mar. 9
Mr. Peabody & Sherman PG
MONDAY Mar. 10 8 p.m.: Ride Along PG-13
TUESDAY Mar. 11 Vampire Academy 8 p.m.: PG-13 WEDNESDAY 8 p.m.: The Nut Job
Mar.12
PG
THURSDAY Mar. 13 300: Rise of an Empire 8 p.m.: R
GALLEY ATTIRE
Recreation Assistant
NAVSTA HRO is offerring the following jobs: PS3 with 3 controllers, sony
MARCH 7, 2014• PAGE 7
Local 24/7 Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Program Contact #:
84578
Your Installation Sexual Assault Response Coordinator’s Contact #:
84577
CALL THE MOVIE HOTLINE @ 4880
s a r G i d r Ma n o i t a r b e l e C
MARCH 7, 2014• PAGE 7