March 11, 2016 - Gazette

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March 11, 2016• VOL. 73 • NO. 08• NAVY.MIL/LOCAL/GUANTANAMO • FACEBOOK.COM/NSGuantanamoBay

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Seabees Celebrate 74th Birthday with a Ball

Naval Station Guantanamo Bay Commanding Officer Capt. David Culpepper, left, Utilitiesman Constructionman Kody Basile, center, and retired Master Chief Petty Officer Frank Thompson participate in a cake-cutting ceremony at the 2016 Seabee Ball held in the Windjamer Ballroom.(Photo by MCSN Ed Thompson) MC2 Kegan Kay Photojournalist

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aturday, March 6 was a night of celebration, music and dancing as base residents of Naval Station Guantanamo Bay celebrated the 74th Birthday of the Seabees at a ball held in the Windjammer Ballroom. Special guest, Retired Seabee Master Chief Petty Officer Frank Thompson’s first command was Naval Station Guantanamo Bay in 1964. “I’m very delighted to be here,” remarked Thompson. “I spent 30 years in the Navy. I was a mechanic and the best time I had was teaching the young troops how to do things.” On March 2, 1942 the Department of the Navy officially named the first construction battalion the “Seabees” and Rear Adm. Ben Moreell, Chief of the Bureau of Yards and Docks, personally gave them their motto “Construmus Batumius” which stands for “We Build, We Fight.” For Thompson, that motto encompassed his time in Guantanamo Bay. In his speech, Thompson spoke of being issued a rifle, gear and standing combat watches while stationed here and of building watch towers and other structures, some of

which are still standing today. The Seabee birthday is celebrated in conjunction with the 149th birthday of the Civil Engineer Corps and 174th birthday of the Naval Facilities Engineering Command. In 1950 the construction battalions were renamed Mobile Construction Battalions (MCB’s) and have been instrumental in everything from wars, conflicts, humanitarian missions, and national disasters recoveries. Today’s Seabee’s are made up of rservist and active duty members to include six active duty battalions, two Amphibious Construction Battalions (ACB’s) and two Underwater Construction Team’s (UCT’s). As former Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy Rick D. West once said, “Seabees continue to answer our nation’s call to build and fight, provide needed humanitarian assistance and win the hearts and minds of local communities, governments and organizations through community relations projects worldwide, proving our great Navy is a Global Force for Good. Thank you, Seabees, for what you do every day and for your continued service and dedication to our nation and our Navy.”


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NS Guantanamo Bay Commanding Officer, Capt. David Culpepper congratulates RP2 Lampkin, left, and MA3 Lief, right, on their selection as the Sailor of the Week.

RP2 BRITTNEY LAMPKIN

■Job/Department: Religious Programs Specialist/ Chapel ■Age: 27 ■Hometown: Chicago, IL ■Hero: My Grandmother ■Book: Right now... “Battlefield of the Mind” by Joyce Meyer ■Movie: The Notebook ■Musician: Jazmine Sullivan ■TV Show: Family Guy ■Hobby: Listening to Music and singing ■Quote: “Be the change you wish to see in the world.” -Ghandi ■Currently Working on: Bettering myself all around. ■Greatest Accomplishment: Not being a statistic. ■Ambition/Goal: To become a counselor and start a program for underprivileged girls with self-esteem issues. ■Sailor of the Week Because: RP2 Lampkin was selected for Sailor of the Week for her contributions to Naval Station Guantanamo Bay’s Command Religious Program to provide, facilitate and care for all. RP2 was instrumental this past month of January in processing and managing $21,103.69 Religious Offering Fund Donations to 11 different charities and 251 religious and no-religious events servicing 5,906 base personnel. Her hard work encouraged the spirits and moral of the military, civilians and dependents here on Naval Station and abroad. VOL. 73 • NO. 08

COMMANDING OFFICER EXECUTIVE OFFICER COMMAND MASTER CHIEF

MA3 JOSHUA LIEF

■Job/Department: Vehicle Registration Clerk/ Security ■Age: 26 ■Hero: Theodore Roosevelt ■Book: Whichever book is in my hands ■Movie: The Blues Brothers ■Author: Brandon Sanderson ■Hobby: Building Computers ■Favorite Quote: “Leadership is a two-way street, loyalty up and loyalty down. Respect for one’s superiors; care for one’s crew.” - RADM Grace Hopper ■Greatest Passion: My friends ■Sailor of the Week Because: MA3 Lief assisted the Command MSF coordinator by processing 183 motorcycle registrations to ensure current system information was valid and accurate. MA3 also worked with the Chain of Command to implement a process improvement of the JTF personnel check-outs. The new process allows all personnel to be individually screened through the system prior to their departure, thereby reducing personnel’s capability of abandoning vehicles. MA3 also identified that a contract company was not inspecting their fleet vehicles in accordance to written instruction, company immediately corrected issue and was given a Bravo Zulu from RLSO for his keen attention to detail.

Guantanamo Bay Gazette

CAPT. DAVID CULPEPPER CMDR. AL ROSS CMDCM (SW/AW) RODD TOOKER

PUBLIC AFFAIRS OFFICER GAZETTE EDITOR

NAVAL STATION GUANTANAMO BAY, CUBA

MCC(SW/AW) KEITH BRYSKA MC2 KEGAN KAY

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 535.


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Financial-Readiness Program Helps Military Spouses Foster Their Own Careers FINRA Press Release

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he FINRA Investor Education Foundation’s Military Spouse Fellowship Program has recently opened the application process for its 2016 class of Military Spouse Fellows. This program provides military spouse recipients with the education and training needed to earn the Accredited Financial Counselor® (AFC®) designation. The FINRA Foundation administers the Military Spouse Fellowship in partnership with the Association for Financial Counseling and Planning Education® (AFCPE®) and the National Military Family Association, a nonprofit that works to strengthen and protect military families. The program covers the costs associated with completing the AFC certification. The Fellowship Program is open to current or surviving spouses of active duty or retired Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, Coast Guard, National Guard or Reserve service members, as well as spouses of members of the U.S. Public Health Service Commissioned Corps and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Commissioned Officer Corps. “This Fellowship/Internship is a great opportunity for our spouses to receive the AFC certification and have a positive influence with the financial readiness of their perspective military communities during a period that more families are struggling to make smart decisions about their personal finances,” says Mike Rivera the Financial Counselor/ Educator at Fleet and family Support center, Guantanamo Bay Cuba. “FINRA Foundation Military Spouse Fellows pay it forward,”

said Gerri Walsh, President of the FINRA Investor Education Foundation. “Our Fellows gain expertise and skills, and have credibility with other service members and their spouses because they ‘speak military’ and live the lifestyle. We’re proud to offer Fellowships that impact the financial well-being of so many service members, and appreciate the Fellows’ contributions to the military community.” Since the inception of the fellowship in 2006, nearly 500 military spouses have earned the AFC certification and logged more than 418,000 hours helping military families reach their financial goals. Upon completion of the program, Military Spouse Fellows continue to support the military community as financial counselors at family readiness and support centers, credit counseling and tax centers, financial aid offices, and credit unions throughout the U.S. and abroad. “These organizations are in need of well-trained specialists who understand the unique financial needs of military families,” says Rebecca Wiggins, AFCPE Executive Director. “AFC certification sets the standard in financial counseling and education. The program allows military spouses to give back to the military community but also supports them in building a portable and rewarding career.” Military spouses can apply online at http://www. militaryspouseafcpe.org/application/. All applications are due by April 22, 2016 at midnight EST. For additional information, contact FFSC at 4141 / 4153 / 4050.

Residents asked to hold Centerra Drivers Accountable Tracye Miller Centerra

ow is my Driving? Centerra wants to know. That’s right, H Centerra is looking for a few good tattletales. Centerra is the Base Operations Support Contractor

which is responsible for keeping the lights on, and the fresh water flowing. It is the company whose workers empty the dumpsters, drive the buses, 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. You see Centerra’s White Trucks and Vans everywhere—and now the company has plastered the bumpers of their fleet with yellow stickers that ask you to rat out their employees if they are found to be driving in an unsafe manner. The bumper sticker is the idea of Centerra Safety Manager Ben Miller, who was trying to find a way to reduce the number of at-fault accidents by Centerra drivers. “I took a page from the major trucking companies in the states—who have these kind of stickers on their big rigs. And we all know GTMO residents are pretty out spoken when it comes to people breaking the rules. So we thought, why not utilize GTMO’s willingness to report problems—and provide an instant reporting option.” The bumper stick was born. The phone number listed on the stickers goes directly to the Safety Manager’s office phone. He is pledging to investigate every call he gets. “Correcting driving problems is critical. It could potentially save a life. I also want to hear from GTMO residents who are complimenting our drivers for being courteous or for stopping to pick up trash in the road---that is

something I see all the time.” How do the Centerra employees feel about the bumper stickers? Centerra Lead Buyer Peter Gawaran says it’s like having a target on his bumper. “I am being ‘extra’ careful about speeding with this sticker on my van. I know I am being watched, and I don’t want to do anything that will cause someone to pick up the phone.” In addition to the bumper stickers, Centerra has also launched the 360-degree project to prevent backing accidents. Here’s how it works, each vehicle has a magnet inside the cab. When the driver gets out, he walks around and places the magnet on the passenger-side rear quarter panel. When the driver comes back to his vehicle, he walks completely around it and retrieves the magnet. This forces the driver to make a full sweep of the area where he or she can detect any obstacles or hazards. “Ninety percent of our accidents, involve backing up” says Safety Manager Miller. “The 360 degree magnet makes it mandatory for you to walk around your vehicle---so you know what is behind you.” Centerra has over 400 vehicles cruising GTMO’s roads and these new campaigns are designed to make 2016 the safest year ever.


Seniors Feed the Helpless MC2 Kegan Kay Photojournalist

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he Naval Station Guantanamo Bay U.S. Army Veterinary Treatment Facility is no stranger to helping the wildlife upon the installation. From the iguanas, banana rats, and boas; they provide more care than to just the pets of the base’s residents. According to the base Veterinarian Capt. Brittany Marble the clinic is here to help all the animals of Guantanamo Bay including the military working dogs and protecting and caring for the wildlife. However, despite all their assistance some people still leave their cats behind and with the strays seen roaming around base it is not uncommon for people to stumble up a baby kittens having been abandoned by their mothers. Baby animals need constant care and attention and the limited staff at the vet clinic needed assistance trying to keep up with the demand of so many kittens to feed and taken care so they set out a request for help. W. T. Sampson High School Student Government senior students took up the call and started volunteering to assist with the

feeding and playing with the kittens. “The vet clinic really needed help and we’re little humans that like to play with little animals,” remarked Hannah Goldenpenny, Student Government Vice President. “I think it just made us feel like better people.” Taking their time after school in the afternoon and sometimes evenings, the students volunteer several days a week. Each student seemed to have a favorite and all the kittens had names. “It is important for us as a student organization to do more than just help ourselves,” said Ari Santana. “We felt like Student Government could do more than just promote school spirit within the High School; we wanted to spread spirit within the community as well.” One problem the clinic faces is what to do with all the kittens once they are weaned and ready for adoption that people still forget to come back have the cats vaccinated and tagged with microchips. People interested in adopting, volunteering, or in need of services for their pets can visit the Vet Clinic Monday, Wednesday, or Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. or call 2212 or 2101.



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Historic Guantanamo Bay Figure Passes On Catherine Chapman Daughter of Cmdr. George T. Chapman, Jr.

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t was the best two years of my life. That’s what fell out of my mouth as I stood in front of my family and Dad’s flag draped casket. The flag was crisp and clean. The casket was polished dark mahogany. Everyone was looking at me. I could speak only what was deeply true yet surreal. I folded my little square of paper with my notes then dropped my arms down to my sides, standing and staring the people before me. They knew this man, some as father, some as Grandpa: great-grandchildren, mentor, friend. They all knew him. I didn’t think there was anything I could tell them that they did not already know. Perhaps I could have broadened their idea of who he was but that was not why I was there. I was there to pay tribute to the best man I ever met. My girlfriend had been praying for Dad before he died. She was given these words to give to me: Everyone who met him liked him; everyone who knew him loved him. That was very true so I said it. His character was impeccable, his kindness and gentleness could not be surpassed. I did not care about his military career or his fly-fishing prowess. I did not care that he was a master gardener, leaving every home we lived in blooming like its heart was on fire.

I got to know this man not only as my father but as my friend. I didn’t realize what a terrific friend he had been to me all my life. He was there as my friend when I did not even realize it. He was always a friend to me even when I was not exactly a friend to him. He was my guide. He gave me such good advice which I waded through, surely rejecting more than I accepted. How foolish I was to just that moment realize what treasure had been with me for 66 years. I could feel myself heal and transform into who I had been a long time ago. A long time ago when I was just me and not beat up by the world, by divorce, by illness. I saw myself in his eyes and it was good. I was beautiful, brilliant, successful, and charming. I saw so many good qualities that I became a better person for looking into his eyes day-afterday, just the two of us where there was no distractions. I loved him dearly. I always will. I hope my memories do not fade too quickly as I would like to savor them the rest of my life. I held his hand and I knew that he held mine even when I did not deserve it, even when I did not feel it. He took me into his heart no matter what was happening in my world or his. I was his number one priority... well, one out of three. He was mine. I could never thank him enough. I could never show him how much I loved him. I could not bear to think of a day when his smile would not beam, his voice would not sing, his jokes would not be heard.

Cmdr. George T. Chapman, Jr. b. 1919 d. 2016

Leeward Point Naval Air Station Officer in Charge: 1960-1962. Chapman Beach is named after him since he gathered up volunteers and built the beach on Leeward Point.

National Patient Safety Awareness Week Jasmine Todham U.S. Naval Hospital Guantanamo Bay

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ational Patient Safety Awareness Week is taking place March 14 – 18. The staff at U.S. Naval Hospital Guantanamo Bay (USNH GTMO) will be promoting patient safety education and awareness throughout the week, as they do all year long. The annual Patient Safety Awareness week is led by the National Patient Safety Foundation (NPSF). This year’s theme ‘United in Patient Safety,’ intends to focus on patient engagement through the provider-patient-family relationship. Everyone in the healthcare process plays a role in delivering safe care and by uniting together and sharing that common goal, we can make a difference in Patient Safety! The intent is to involve everyone, patients, healthcare providers, and the general public, ensuring that all parties are highly engaged in the healthcare process. Whether the individual is visiting the Primary Care Clinic for a regular exam or having a major procedure in the operating room, patient safety is the focus. Patient safety is not just the duty of health care workers, but patients as well. We must provide resources for our patients so they can actively be involved in their care and safety. Patients must be able to SPEAK UP regarding the care they are receiving. S – Speak up if you have questions or concerns you do not understand. P – Pay attention to the care you are receiving. E – Educate yourself about your diagnosis, medical tests, or

treatment plan you are being seen for. A – Ask a trusted family member or friend to be your advocate. K – Know what medications you take an when you can take them. U – Use a hospital, clinic, surgery, center or other type of healthcare organization that has undergone serious onsite evaluation such as the Joint Commission. P – Participate in all decisions about your treatment. Healthcare today is extremely complex. This year’s campaign is being promoted to remind people that safe patient care can be achieved when all parties are actively involved in promoting patient safety. Here at USNH GTMO we encourage patients to track and ask questions about their treatments. By the patients being actively involved in their care and education, reduction in errors will occur. Throughout the week Patient Safety representatives will be engaging staff, patients, and the community through education and awareness-building activities specific to patient safety science and practice. Patients are their best advocate. As health care workers we must have an open and honest relationship with our patients and their families. We must provide them with the all the resources to understand their care and their role in patient safety. We gladly welcome questions and concerns.


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VOLUNTEERS FOR FFSC Fleet and Family Support Center are looking for volunteers for the following events; Human Ribbon Event on March 26 from 8:45 to 10:15 a.m. at Ferry Landing, 5-10 volunteers are needed. SAAM/ CAAM 5K Fun Run on April 9 starting at 6:45 a.m. at Cooper Field. 50 Volunteers are Needed. MWR Day at the Bay- 50 to 75 Volunteers are needed for setup on April 29 and during/after the event on April 30. Times listed do not represent the start time of the events. For more information or to sign up please call FFSC at 4141 or 4153.

VOLUNTERS NEEDED Volunteers needed for the Elementary School Field Day on April 7 from 7 to 10 a.m. at Cooper Field. The first 30 volunteers will be assigned stations. For questions contact susan.ramsey@ am.dodea.edu or theresa.weber@ am.dodea.edu or call 2207 or 3500.

JEA EGGSTRAVAGANZA The Junior Enlisted Association is hosting their annual Easter Eggstravaganza on March 27 from 3 to 5 p.m. in the Chapel Annex. Join in on free games and prizes, snacks, fun and meeting the Easter Bunny. For more information please contact RP2 Lampkin at 2323.

FAMILY FUN DAY 525th MP Detention BN is hosting a Family Fun Day on March 12 YOU BUY, WE FLY from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the The First Class Petty Officer Windjammer Pavilion. The event is Association is sponsoring a open to kids of all ages. There will “You Buy, We Fly” event at the be snacks, music and fun. Deadpool Premier on Fri., March 11 from 7 to 7:55 p.m. Don’t wait EASTER EGG HUNT in line, just sit back, relax and The Easter Eggstravaganza will have your snacks delivered to take place on March 26 from 9 you. to 11:30 a.m. at the youth center.

SHADOW BATAAN MEMORIAL DEATH MARCH HHC, 525th MP Detention BN will host a Shadow March on March 19. Registration is a 6 to 6:30 a.m. and will start at 7 a.m. The March is 13.1 miles and participants can go light (any attire, no backpack) or heavy (35lb backpack & duty uniform of your service). Sign-up as an individual or as a team (5 competitors each). Registration is free. All competitors will receive an e-mail with a link to purchase an event t-shirt. Prices will vary depending on number of competitors (expect $10-15). Event starts and ends at Cooper Field. To register send an e-mail with your full name, age and gender to Mckinley.White@ jtfgmto.southcom.mil and enter heavy/light/volunteer in the subject box of the e-mail.

OMBUDSMAN CONTACT INFORMATION: NAVFAC: NAVSTA: Brittany Roley Laura McManus gtmopwdombudsman@gmail.com ombudsmangtmo@gmail.com Home: 78096 Cell: 84792 Home: 77182 Brittany Morrell nsgtmoombudsman@gmail.com Cell: 55268 Home: 77129

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