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Local Scout Gives Back To Community
Ben Frasco presents the new Christopher Columbus monument to Cmdr. Colin Caswell, Oct. 14. The monument was his last project in order for him to earn the rank of Eagle Scout. NAVSTA PUBLIC AFFAIRS
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ocal scout Ben Frasco presented the new Christopher Columbus monument to Cmdr. Colin Caswell, Naval Station Guantanamo Bay Executive Officer, during a ceremony, Oct. 14. The monument was a reconstruction of the one honoring the spot Christopher Columbus landed in 1494 that was destroyed by hurricane Sandy. According to Ben this was his last project in order for him to earn the rank of Eagle Scout and he could think of no better one than one that has so much historical value to the community. “This project was my last requirement before earning the rank of Eagle Scout,” said Ben. “I feel greatly relieved now that it’s completed, I feel like it was a great accomplishment and the GTMO community will enjoy it.” During his speech Ben made a point to thank several organizations that helped out with the project and said that without the support of the community he would have never been able to accomplish this great feat. Senior Chief Master-At-Arms(ret.) Marc Owins who is the Assistant Secretary of GTMO’s Caribbean Naval Lodge (CNL) said he was proud to have helped this outstanding young man and he also enjoyed seeing the community come together. “As a member of the base’s CPOA, Masonic Lodge, Spouse’s Club, PTO and volunteer parent of two Daisy Scouts, I was very proud and humbled by what our community accomplished in supporting this one young man’s noble effort,” said Owins. “Just think what more we can do as a community
if we really put our minds to it!” Ben’s father Dan said he was proud of his son’s accomplishments as well. “I am so proud of Ben that I have been smiling all day,” said Dan. “This is not the same kid I see as the one that started this project; this accomplishment has helped him learn a lot. He is also the first one in our family to earn the rank of Eagle Scout.” There are seven major requirements a Boy Scout must complete in order to become an Eagle Scout. The requirements include; being active in your troop for a period of at least six months after they have achieved the rank of Life Scout, demonstrate they live by the principles of the Scout Oath and Law in their daily life, earn at least 21 merit badges, while a Life Scout, serve in a leadership position within their troop, while a Life Scout, plan, develop and give leadership to others in a service project helpful to any religious institution, any school, or your community, take part in a unit leader conference and lastly, successfully complete an Eagle Scout board of review. Ben’s mom Lt. Cmdr. Jenny Frasco of Naval Hospital Guantanamo Bay was also very proud of her son’s accomplishments and believes that this project was important. “For me as a mom I was proud to see him take on this kind of leadership and doing this as a young man,” said Lt. Cmdr. Frasco. “To accomplish the rank of Eagle Scout makes me proud, not that many young men make it to Eagle Scout so I want to enjoy celebrating it with him.”
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NS Guantanamo Bay Commanding Officer, Capt. J.R. Nettleton congratulates IC2 Haworth on his selection as Sailor of the Week.
■Job/Department: Install Tech/NCTAMS ■Age: 28 INTERIOR COMMUNICATIONS SPECIALIST ■Hometown: Pasadena, Ca. ■Favorite Musician: Sublime TIMOTHY HAWORTH ■Favorite Movie: The Rock ■Favorite Book: Legend ■Favorite Sports Team: The Iron Man Team (CYP) ■Favorite GTMO Restaurant: Galley ■Goal: 20 years in the Navy ■TV Show: 1600 Penn ■Hero: Chuck Norris ■Sailor of the Week Because: He was selected for his outstanding work filling in as the Lead Install Shop Technician for the Base Communications Office during the government shutdown furloughs.
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COMMANDING OFFICER EXECUTIVE OFFICER COMMAND MASTER CHIEF
Guantanamo Bay Gazette
CAPT. JOHN NETTLETON CMDR. COLIN CASWELL CMDCM (SW/EXW/AW) ROSS CRAMER
PUBLIC AFFAIRS OFFICER GAZETTE EDITOR PHOTOJOURNALIST
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NAVAL STATION GUANTANAMO BAY, CUBA
KELLY WIRFEL MCC(SW/AW) KEITH BRYSKA MCSN 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.
Chaplain’s
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LT Baron Miller NS Guantanamo Bay
What we do: Provide, Facilitate, Advise, & Care
As a Chaplain I’m aware that not everyone understands or knows what we do. Yes, we’re all professional ministers within our own faith tradition and yes, we all bring in years of civilian ministry experience before we begin Naval service. But there is more. There are four specific things all Navy Chaplains do and it’s vital you know these as we are here for you. One is we all Provide. That means we provide religious worship services for people of our own faith tradition. I’m a Protestant so I provide Protestant Christian worship whereas Chaplain Mensah is Catholic and covers all things Catholic. You may be wondering, “But what if I’m not Christian, what is there for me?” The answer to this is found in another part of what we do; we Facilitate. As Facilitators we make sure other people’s religious needs are being met. For instance, we do not have a Mormon Chaplain here so we facilitate a Lay Led Mormon service. This is done through the making of a Lay Leader. If you are interested in representing a faith
tradition not currently represented here in GTMO, just come to the Chapel and we’ll help you become a Lay Leader. Advisement is another component of our job description. As Chaplains we are moral and ethical Advisors to our Command Element. We help leaders work through some sticky leadership challenges and are always ready to assist in this area. Finally, we Care. This means we provide care-giving in a pastoral nature. We do counseling that is religious in nature and always keep everything said to us in the strictest confidence. In fact, SECNAVINST 1730.9 guarantees that everything you say to a Chaplain stays with that Chaplain. If you come to us for advise or counsel and it’s outside our skill set, we are quick to refer you to FFSC or the Hospital for the kind of clinical help you need. Remember, we Provide, Facilitate, Advise, and Care. We’re here for you. pax Christi Chaplain Baron Miller
Congress Passes Bill Reopening Federal Government By Jim Garamone American Forces Press Service
President Barack Obama signed legislation late yesterday night bringing federal employees back to work after Congress finally resolved the budget logjam which led to a 16-day shutdown. Senate leaders championed bipartisan legislation to reopen the government and remove the threat of government default on its debts. All federal government employees - including some 4,000 Defense Department employees - will report to work tomorrow. The legislation is a continuing resolution that will provide federal government spending at fiscal year 2013 levels. This keeps the sequester-level budget in effect. The act will keep the government open through Jan. 15 and raises the debt limit through Feb. 7. The act contains a provision for a joint Senate-House committee to work on a budget recommendation for fiscal year 2014. Those recommendations are due Dec. 13. The legislation includes the provision to pay all furloughed employees for the period of the lapse in appropriations. The act calls for those employees to be paid “as soon as practicable.” Even before the House of Representatives voted, President Obama signaled his intent to sign the bill. “We’ll begin reopening our government immediately,” he said in a White House appearance. “And we can begin to lift this
cloud of uncertainty and unease from our businesses and from the American people.” Obama asked that all political officials take the lesson of the gridlock to heart and work together to solve the nation’s problems. “My hope and expectation is,” Obama said, “everybody has learned that there is no reason why we can’t work on the issues at hand, why we can’t disagree between the parties while still being agreeable, and make sure that we’re not inflicting harm on the American people when we do have disagreements.” “So hopefully that’s a lesson that will be internalized, and not just by me, but also by Democrats and Republicans, not only the leaders, but also the rank-andfile,” he said. As he was leaving the Brady Press Room at the White House, a reporter asked the president if the shutdown might not be duplicated in January. “No,” the president said and left. Sylvia Matthews Burwell, the director of the Office of Management and Budget, said in a release federal employees “should expect to return to work in the morning.” For more information, go to the OPM web page at www. opm.gov.
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uantanamo Bay celebrated the 238th birthday of the United States Navy by hosting several events around base. The events began with a 5K run on the 11th with Sailors running in formation while proudly hosting the Navy flag as they sang in cadence. Sailors also hosted the Navy Ball at the Windjammer with special guest speaker U.S. Navy Capt. (Ret.) A.E. Weseleskey. According to NS Guantanamo Bay Command Master Chief Ross Cramer, Weseleskey and CWO2 (Ret.) Jerry Gandy were selected to come down as guests because of their vast Navy knowledge and experience. “Captain Weseleskey is a combat veteran that has commanded both ships and squadrons that have operated out of Guantanamo Bay,” said Cramer. “Because he is very familiar with Naval history it made sense to have him as our guest speaker not only to celebrate 238th birthday but also 110 years of Naval Station Guantanamo Bay.” Weseleskey said he was honored to have the opportunity to come down and talk to the Sailors that are working hard to support operations here. “My first time here was as the Air Boss on a carrier back in 1976 then again as the Commanding Officer of the USS Guam conducting refresher training at the time,” said Weseleskey. “GTMO has changed so much through the years it’s like coming to another country from the new construction projects; to all the air-conditionings it really is different than the 70’s” Of all the places the guest enjoyed visiting one of them stood out the most, the galley. “The food here at the galley is exceptional,” said
Weseleskey. “In my thirty years in the Navy this galley is by far the most superior one I have ever eaten at.” Gandy also spoke highly of the galley and said that it has been really enjoyable to have the opportunity to come back down to GTMO. He also enjoyed the Navy Ball and said the Sailors did a superb job, which shows that the Sailors really care about the tradition of the Navy. “The Sailors serving our country today continue to impress me,” said Gandy. “They are smarter and are not afraid to ask questions. These Sailors our going out to cyber bars to study instead of going out to bars and that is impressive. When asked how he viewed today’s 21st Century Sailor Weseleskey believes that the Navy is doing a better job at providing educational opportunities to Sailors. “It’s fantastic that Sailors have the opportunity to continue their higher education in the Navy whether it is online or through instructors teaching on base,” said Weseleskey. “It all started under the Zumwalt program of upgrading the enlisted knowledge and technical abilities. When you look at the technical aspect of what these Sailors can do and the expertise the have with the equipment given to them I can say that the Navy is in good hands.” The final event was held on Monday as the Chief Petty Officer Association hosted a burger burn for all the junior Sailors and family members from NAVSTA, Joint Task Force and all tenant command to come out and enjoy the afternoon. “It was a very enjoyable weekend and I would like to thank everyone that participated,” said Cramer. “I hope everyone took away just how important their individual service is to the team, their branch of service and to our country.
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Sailors and Marines Encouraged to Make a Difference With New Sexual Assault Survey By Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Peggy Trujillo Defense Media Activity - Navy
The Secretary of the Navy has announced a new Department of the Navy sexual assault survey for 2013, which started Oct. 15, and can be taken online via any device that can access the internet. The Department of the Navy Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Office (DoN SAPRO), which answers directly to Secretary of the Navy Ray Mabus, created the survey to assess the Department’s progress, and learn what more Sailors and Marines think should be done to fight sexual assault. “We can’t help them if we don’t know what the issues are, and we don’t know if our training is working,” said Jill Loftus, director of DoN SAPRO. “If they think our training is horrible, then we’d like to know that, so that we can switch gears. We’d also like to know if they think that it is worthwhile and if they’re learning stuff because then we can continue in that vein.” From previous surveys, DoN SAPRO has learned that the majority of sexual assaults in the Navy and Marine Corps happen to 18 - 24 year-olds in social settings involving alcohol, and that the assaults usually occur at A-schools right after boot camp, or at the first duty station. “We’ve used that information to set up pilot programs,” said Loftus. “Our Great Lakes experiment that we’ve been very successful with came from information we learned from our surveys.” The experiment targeted Training Support Center Great Lakes, mainly the Sailors who have recently graduated boot camp. The program brought together the Naval Criminal Investigative Service (NCIS), local hotels, commanding officers, and others to put an end to the risky situations Sailors may encounter. The program also incorporated bystander intervention training, “No Zebras, No Excuses” training, Sex Signals training, a large group presentation on sexual assault and two small-group presentations with discussion groups. Referring to Great Lakes, Loftus said, “Using anonymous surveys, we have seen a 60 percent reduction in sexual assaults over the past 34 months.” This year’s survey incorporates questions from previous surveys, Department of Defense surveys and academic surveys. Pulling from the surveys and lessons learned, DoN SAPRO made the survey more concise to pinpoint the information they’re trying to find, while taking less time from Sailors and Marines. “The 10-minute survey that’s online focuses directly on
the issues surrounding sexual assault, and addresses issues such as perceptions, attitudes of Sailors and Marines about the issue of sexual assault,” said Cmdr. David McKay, a research psychologist at DoN SAPRO. “We’re also interested in understanding reporting behaviors and attitudes about reporting. “Sexual assault is one of the top priorities of the Secretary, and should be a top priority for all Sailors and Marines, to try to figure out how to combat sexual assault. The survey is important because it does a couple things. One, it helps us gauge progress on the different interventions we’re implementing. Secondly, it provides an opportunity for Sailors and Marines to speak directly to the Secretary about their experiences about sexual assault.” The 21st Century Sailor and Marine Office (N-17) lists combating sexual assault as one of its main priorities. Rear Adm. Sean S. Buck, the director of N-17, spends time with Sailors to get feedback. “When I visit with Sailors, I am constantly asked - ‘what else can I do to make a difference?’ Besides looking out for your shipmates and actively intervening when necessary, surveys like this are your chance to do something, to make your voice heard,” Buck said. Although the survey is a chance for Sailors and Marines to be heard, it is completely anonymous. No one will get a reminder to complete the survey because no one is tracking the individuals who take the survey. “We won’t know if you haven’t filled out the survey,” said Loftus. “There’s no fingerprint. There’s no electronic tag to our survey. It can be taken from a smart phone; it can be taken from a tablet; it can be taken at the Apple store; it can be taken at your desktop or at home. We have no idea who you are and so you won’t get that email reminding you to take it.” Loftus said that some of the initiatives that Mabus has instituted, based on previous survey results, included doubling the number of sexual assault investigators at NCIS, increasing the number of sexual assault response coordinators, 66 full-time victim advocates that are civilians trained as counselors, who will help victim support. The JAG is also instituting a victim’s legal counsel who will help victims through the process and the Navy is deploying civilian resiliency counselors, who are also certified SARCs, on every big deck. “I think that the Navy and the Marine Corps are really spending the resources and putting the attention on prevention, victim care and support,” said Loftus. “We think that if Sailors and Marines are honest and forthright in taking this survey, and we get enough of them, that we’ll be able to show the nation and other service people that we’re really taking this seriously, that we care, and that we don’t want victims. We want to prevent sexual assault. This is a way for every member of the service to help us do that.” The survey is available at www.donsapro.navy.mil/ donsas.html. The password for all military participants is 2013Survey and the survey will be available through Jan. 6, 2014.
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VEHICLES Toyota Camry 1995, LE V-6. Very dependable , runs great and smooth, A/C Ice cold. Well maintained, no issues and problems at all. Asking $ 2800.00, Please call 77123 and leave message if not home. 2000 Mazda 626 6cyl,Silver/ Pearl with Grey Leather Interior. Automatic Transmission; Cold AC; Power Windows/Seat/Locks/ Mirror/Trunk; Power Sunroof; good tires. Recently installed: new battery, valve covers and pan gaskets, all-wheel alignment. In GREAT SHAPE! $3,200 Cash Only Please. Call Max at 8637 Weekdays; 78740 or 58646 evening/weekend. Email: mxzaidi@yahoo.com 2001 Chrysler limited Mini Van loaded, in great condition, has 109500 miles. Just put brand new two front tires couple months ago. Very clean, A/C runs great $5,750 OBO. Please call Mike at 78464 or email mukhlis58@ yahoo.com.
HOUSEHOLD GOODS Reef/saltwater glass designer 85 gallon aquarium w/stand for sale. all parts included: day/night lighting with led moonlighting. two filtration systems; dry sump with bio filter and wet charcoal filtration. heater and salt mix along with buckets, netting and accessories. this is a large tank designed for reef enthusiast but can also just be for fish. salt water preferable. all parts sold separately come to over 2500 dollars but willing to sell as package for 1000 usd. pictures are available by demand. must bring own transportation for a large glass tank. call mark, home 78814, work 8596 or email rosemarkd@gmail.com
OUTDOOR REC 18 Wellcraft, Center Console, TTop, Honda 130 HP 4-Stroke, Trailer, Tackle Box Approved. $7500 OBO. Call Greg at 77353
ELECTRONICS
New in the box Pandigtal tablet, Star 7 Android Media Tablet, Access the net, face book and more. Price $125.00, New in the box Nokia Lumina 900 smart phone for $275.00 Call Sammy @ 78742 after 1900 or email me at
Shearsam61@yahoo.com
Satellite Dish TV LMB, $350, call 84034 or 4003 Two 4’ Satellite Dishes for Dish Network, $300 each. Call 77904.
YARD SALE
Saturday Oct 19 0800 Nob Hill will be holding several individual garage sales throughout the neighborhood.
Moving out sale, October 19, 734 A VL...8- 10 Am. No early birds please.
MISC.
Three Used Tires For Sale, size: 265/70/16 Price: $90.00, Call Sammy at 78742 , Leave a message please. Shearsam61@yahoo.com
Sweet Black Cat with white bowtie to a good loving home. She is spayed, is microchiped, has all her shots, and is in good health. I will be departing GTMO soon and cannot take her with me. If you would like to adopt her please call Ext. 8712 – 8 :00 am to 5:00 pm, and 78893 after 6:00 pm, or write to me at preilly181@aol.com. The Chapel is looking for board games, foosball table, dart board, and volunteers for the Iguana Café. Call RP1 Stoerrle x2359/84053 matthew. stoerrle@usnbgtmo.navy.mil
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Out drinking? Put the keys down and call Safe Ride at 84913 or 84781. Don’t drink and drive.
HALLOWEEN Halloween is just around the corner and there are a number of family events coming up! First on Friday, Oct. 25th the First Class Petty Officers Association is hosting the first ever Fright Night Run. The event will have a 5K run for adults and a kids run with haunted houses along the way. There will be free giveaways to all participants and also a costume contest for children under 10. Then the following day, Oct. 26th at 1700 in the Lyceum parking lot, the 525 MP Battalion, Guantanamo Bay Spouses Club and MWR are hosting Trunk or Treat. There will be approximately 32 vehicles for children to Trunk or Treat at! There will also be bounce houses and a kid friendly movie shown after the event. Awards will be given to the best decorated vehicles and costumes.
Q. I reside at the CBQ, building 1670 and we have not had hot water since Labor Day weekend. I did place a trouble call but nothing since to change. What is being done to fix the issue? And when will it be fixed? It is a true inconvenience. Thank you for understanding and your prompt response. A. Housing checked approximately 20 rooms in unaccompanied housing building 1670 and found that all rooms have hot water. Temperatures vary room to room, with your room being the hottest we tested. Public Works is issuing a service call to check the boiler and circulation lines to ensure we have no issues. If you are showering at a time when most of the other residents are showering (after PT, right before work, etc.) there is a good chance the boiler cannot heat the water as fast as it is being used. If you continue having problems with no hot water other than high use times, please contact the Unaccompanied Housing Manager, Kathalina Laborn at extension 4287.
Local 24/7 Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Program Contact #:
84578
Your Installation Sexual Assault Response Coordinator’s Contact #:
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Weapons Department Helps Keep Base Safe
MCSN Jason Bawgus Photojournalist
An item of unexploded ordnance (UXO) was found at Phillips Dive Park, Oct 12. “On Saturday we received a report of what visually appeared to be the pressure plate of a landmine,” said Lt. j.g. Jeffrey Crabtree, the Weapons Officer for NS Guantanamo Bay. “We immediately notified all personnel, set an arc as if it was a real land mine, and notified the Navy Explosive Ordnance Disposal(EOD) Team.” On Oct. 16, 2013 the landmine was disabled by the EOD Team from EODMU SIX DET MAYPORT. “As soon as the EOD team determined that they could not verify if it was a real or training mine, they flew down to disable it,” said Crabtree. “They wrapped the mine in explosive cord and disabled it.” In a secluded area, like Guantanamo Bay, base departments like Weapons and Security must play a much more involved and time intensive role in EOD evolutions than their
stateside counterparts. “We also took the opportunity to neutralize a long-standing issue while the EOD techs were here,” said Crabtree. “We had located an unexploded M203 grenade quite some time ago on Hicacle Range and were finally able to properly dispose of it as well.” There are several steps one should take if they come across UXO or anything they think could be a potential threat. “First and foremost you should vacate the area but be able to clearly describe where you found the threat, the actual safe distance for any type of ordnance is hundreds of meters so it is very important to get far away within reason,” said Crabtree. “After you are a safe distance away you should call Security or the Command Duty Officer (CDO) immediately. They will ensure responders, including specific Weapons Department personnel, will quickly arrive to secure the area and identify the potential threat.”