October 10, 2014• VOL. 71 • NO. 39• NAVY.MIL/LOCAL/GUANTANAMO • FACEBOOK.COM/NSGuantanamoBay
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Guantanamo Bay Observes Fire Prevention Week
Guantanamo Bay Fire Department visited W.T. Sampson Elementary School to show the kids some of the equipment firefighters use as well as teach fire prevention, Oct. 7. MC3 Jason Bawgus Photo Journalist
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aval Station Guantanamo Bay Fire Department participated in the nationwide Fire Prevention Week, Oct. 6 to 10. Fire Prevention Week was established to commemorate the Great Chicago Fire, the tragic 1871 conflagration that killed more than 250 people, left 100,000 homeless, destroyed more than 17,400 structures and burned more than 2,000 acres. In 1920, President Woodrow Wilson issued the first national Fire Prevention Day proclamation. For more than 80 years, the National Fire Protection Association has officially sponsored and selected the theme for the national commemoration of Fire Prevention Week, honoring the anniversary of the Great Chicago Fire and using the event to increase awareness of the dangers of fire. Every year since 1925, the President of the United States has signed a proclamation pronouncing a national observance on the Sunday-through-Saturday period in which October 9th falls on. Fire Prevention Week is the longest running week-long safety education campaign for which all Presidents since President Coolidge have issued formal proclamations. Fire Inspector/AED Coordinator, Jason Peck shared a few tips
when it comes to making your homes safe from fires. “People need to be aware of their surroundings because we work long hours and get distracted,” said Peck. “They should not leave anything cooking on the stove unattended as well as be aware of the base fire regulations.” Every year since 1957, Fire Prevention Week is observed with a new theme and this year’s Fire Prevention theme is “Working Smoke Alarms Save Lives: Test Yours Every Month!” The United States, Canada, and all Department of Defense facilities across the globe observe Fire Prevention Week. “If you live in Family Housing here are NS Guantanamo Bay, then you should test all smoke alarms at least once a month. Press the test button to be sure the alarm is working,” said Peck. “If you live in Unaccompanied Housing, you must first call 4105 (Central Dispatch) before you press the button(s) on the smoke detectors. Most of the Unaccompanied Housing locations, the smoke detector is hard wired into a central fire alarm panel, by pressing the button, it can trigger a 9-1-1 dispatch. The last thing we want are a lot of false alarms.” For additional safety tips, the Nation Fire Protection Association has a website full of material for all ages. It can be found at: http://www.nfpa.org/safety-information/fire-prevention-week.
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NS Guantanamo Bay Commanding Officer, Capt. J.R. Nettleton congratulates MASN Dersch and MASN Turner on their selection as Sailor of the Week.
MASN STEPHANIE DERSCH MASN AMBER TURNER
■Job/Department: NAVSTA Security HPU/Coxswain ■Job/Department: NAVSTA Security HPU/Coxswain ■Age: 21 ■Age: 26 ■Hometown: Saegertown, PA ■Hometown: Memphis, TN ■Hero: My Parents ■Hero: My Sisters ■Favorite Hobby: Working out, crocheting, cooking ■Favorite Hobby: Cooking and Baking ■Favorite GTMO Restaurant: Subway ■Favorite GTMO Restaurant: Cuban Club ■Goal: To become a level 2 Coxswain ■Goal: To become a level 2 Coxswain ■Greatest Accomplishment: Becoming independent and ■Greatest Accomplishment: Obtaining my Coxswain having the opportunity to see the world. qualification, as well as having the privlege to work ■Favorite Book: The Lightning Thief alongside other great Coxswains ■Favorite Quote: “You can never cross the ocean without ■Favorite Movie: Practical Magic the courage to lose sight of the shore.” ■Favorite Quote: “There is no excuse for excuses.” ■Sailor of the Week Because: MASN Turner and MASN Dersch were selected for their expedient and professional response to a Recreational Boat Fire near Phillips Dive. Their quick response allowed them to recover and transport eight personnel who were forced to abandon their boat due to an electrical fire. VOL. 71 • NO.39
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 900.
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IN MEMORY OF MILITARY WORKING DOG “GINO”
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WD Gino was born on Dec. 12, 2005. He reported to Lackland, AFB in Aug. 2007 where he was enrolled in the Patrol/Explosive detection program. He excelled at all his tasks and showed superior skills throughout his training. After a few months of rigorous training, he was certified as Military Working Dog and ready to join the fleet. MWD Gino reported to NS Guantanamo Bay in May of 2008. He devoted six years of faithful service to our country and ensured the safety and wellbeing of the citizens and service members aboard the installation. On October 1, 2014 MWD Gino (L429) succumbed to cancer. He was eight years old. A memorial service will be held at Cable Beach on Oct.17 at 1200.
5 Things Sailors Need to Know About Social Media, Phishing, Security
By U.S. Fleet Cyber Command U.S. 10th Fleet Public Affairs
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s the U.S. Navy remains ever vigilant, taking the fight to the enemy, recent media reports have highlighted potential risk from information carelessly or inadvertently shared on social media. There has also been a steady stream of reporting on criminal and other malevolent cyber actors who seek information using hoax emails, also known as phishing, to gain access to finances or other sensitive information. Safety and security are always the highest priority for the Navy and therefore the recent reports on social media risks and new or recycled phishing scams do not necessarily mean there is an increased threat. The Navy, however, can never let its guard down. Private, personal, and sensitive information could become available to adversaries or criminals via social media or phishing if service members and their families do not practice operations security (OPSEC). To avoid disclosing private, banking, and other sensitive information publicly via social media, Sailors should keep in mind the following five things: 1. Never share anything online you would not tell directly to the enemy. 2. Never post private or personal information. 3. Assume any information you share electronically will be made public. 4. Phishing scams tend to have common characteristics that make them easy to identify: * Spelling and punctuation errors. * Scare tactics to entice a target to provide personal information or follow links. * Sensational subject lines to entice targets to click on attached links or provide personal information.
* Include a redirect to malicious URL’s which require you input usernames and passwords to access. * Try to appear genuine by using legitimate operational terms, key words and accurate personal information. * Fake or unknown sender. 5. When in doubt about a suspicious email from a supposed bank, call your financial institutions or check with your command Information Assurance (IA) lead. Your command IA can also assist with other types of suspicious email. The Naval OPSEC Support Team, part of Navy Information Operations Command Norfolk, highlights “Knowledge is power - for both you and the adversary,” and advises: * Understand the value of your information. * Be suspicious of unsolicited phone calls, online requests, or emails. * Be suspicious when information about you and your family is requested. * Always ask yourself, do they have the “need to know.” Ensure OPSEC is a way of life, 24/7/365. Navy leaders should remind Sailors and their families to assess how they use social media with OPSEC in mind -- and the need to best protect themselves, their loved ones, and all with whom they serve. It is everyone’s responsibility help keep Sailors, civilians, and families safe by not sharing personal or sensitive military information in email or in any online environment. For more information, and for links to OPSEC review materials, visit Naval OPSEC Support Team’s website at: http://www.public.navy.mil/fcc-c10f/niocnorfolk/Pages/ OPSECMission.aspx.
NEX Customer Appreciation Weekend
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avy Exchange (NEX) and Morale, Welfare and Recreation (MWR) at Naval Station (NS) Guantanamo Bay hosted the annual Customer Appreciation Weekend, Oct. 3-5. Numerous events were held at different locations on base during the jam-packed weekend, designed to provide the Guantanamo Bay community a unique shopping experience and a venue for entertainment as a way to say “thank you” for the support from their valued customers. The weekend event also featured a 5k color run, an athletic shoe clinic, grand prize give-a-ways for free trips to Las Vegas and New York, a fishing derby at the MWR Marina, a dance competition and door prizes. Service members and civilians were also invited to competitively test their strength. Teams of three competed in a timed Humvee-pull competition. Team members strained against the 7,500 pound tactical vehicle as they competed for the best time and prizes. Closing out the weekend festivities, a lunch from chefs featured on Food Network’s television show “Diners, Drive Ins and Dives” was held at the Bayview restaurant.
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Chaplain’s Corner
What we do: Provide, Facilitate, Advise & Care
LT Baron Miller
NS Guantanamo Bay Command Chaplain
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 at NS Guantanamo Bay, 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.
Mosquito Prevention Stacey Byington USNH Guantanamo Bay
Due to the large amount of rain recently, Guantanamo Bay has seen an increase in the mosquito population. The Preventive Medicine Departments of both U.S. Naval Hospital Guantanamo Bay (USNH GTMO) and the Joint Medical Group (JMG) work hard to identify, evaluate and control the mosquito population but there is no way to eradicate them completely. “There are many different species of mosquitoes,” says Cpt. Karin Osborne-Frey, MS, USA, head of the Preventive Medicine department of Joint Task Force-Guantanamo. “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, and some oil of lemon eucalyptus products. Higher percentages of the active ingredients provide longer protection. Always follow product directions and reapply as directed. The CDC also suggests covering exposed skin by wearing long-sleeved shirts, long pants and hats, and wearing permethrin treated clothing as a very effective method for repelling and killing mosquitoes. Chikungunya is a virus transmitted by mosquitoes. No
one has acquired the disease from mosquitoes at Guantanamo Bay. It is important to know that the disease is not transmitted directly from person to person. It is only transmitted when a mosquito bites someone who has the virus and then bites another person without the virus. The symptoms generally begin three to seven days after being bitten by an infected mosquito. Fever and joint pain are the most common symptoms, however one may also experience muscle pain, joint swelling, headache or a rash. If anyone experiences symptoms similar to those listed, they are encouraged to call their Primary Care Provider. If anyone experiences these symptoms while off the island, they are encouraged to remain at that location for at least one week after symptoms start or until they no longer have a fever, whichever is longer. “Prevention is the most effective and inexpensive way for people to protect themselves from mosquitoes and other insects,” said LCDR Michael Overton, MSC, USN, Director for Public Health at USNH GTMO. “The Preventive Medicine departments at both the hospital and JMG do an excellent job conducting surveillance of the base mosquito population on a regular basis. However, individual prevention actions can make all the difference.”
GTMO SHOPPER
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OUTDOOR REC. Complete Set of Golf clubs. All irons, one driver and putter. $50.00 OBO. Great set for the GTMO Golf course. Call Mike 55363 Large Aqualung Jacket Style BCD, integrated weight system, and generous pockets. Used only on about 50 dives or less. $200. for more information please call 77219 or james. gresl@med.navy.mil
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2003 Ford Focus ZTW station wagon, light green. Only 50,000 gtmo miles, great AC, 4 new tires less than a month, shelf for dive gear. Asking $4000, Kelly Blue book value $4950. Call 79583 or email andersonjean2003@yahoo. com
WANTED: Piano instructor for boy that has been taking lessons for five years. Current teacher PCSing soon, and we don’t want to skip a beat. Email myrna.iris@ gmail.com if you can help.
2005 Hyundai Tiburon GS Coupe, 5-speed manual, 72k miles, will sell for $3200 firm. Call 78882 and leave a message
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MARINE CORPS BALL The Marine Corps Ball is just around the corner. The ball will take place on Nov. 8 at 1800 in the Windjammer BallDodge Ram 2500 V8 room. Tickets are now on sale PICK UP TRUCK SHORT daily from 1130 to 1300 at BED…$4,500 OB. FMI Call: the Marine Hill White House. 58814 Tickets are $50.00 per person and will sell out fast.
passengers will be debarked at Mayport. Jacksonville is not running a shuttle bus between the installations. ARMY 10 MILER On Saturday October 11th the Army will be hosting the Army Ten-Miler at 0700 at the windjammer parking lot. They will be holding same day registration starting at 0600 hours. This is open to all hands and the top 100 finishers will receive an official 2014 army 10 miler tshirts. They are still seeking volunteers needed for registration and water points, volunteers please arrive at the windjammer parking lot at 0530 hours. For more information please contact 1SG William C. Schultz at william.c.schultz@jtfgtmo. southcom.mil
TRUNK OR TREAT Halloween is just around the corner! The 2nd annual Trunk or Treat will be Oct. 25th at the downtown Lyceum starting 1700. There will craft vendors, food, costumes, Bouncy house, candy and a kid’s movie night. Also, trick or treating will take place in housing on Oct. 31 from 1800 to 2000. Please ensure you are taking all safety precautions necessary to ensure we have a safe and fun Halloween.
ELECTRONICS
Watch dog ps4 game, $35.00 BOY SCOUTS or best offer. omar 77689(h) Attention all Boys Scouts and potential Scouters! Are you or or 8153(w) Assassin’s Creed 4 Black Flag, (Xbox 360) brand new never played. $30.00 or best offer, The Dark Knight, (DVD) Brand new, Best offer. Lopez - 77586(H) or 72268(W)
HOUSEHOLD GOODS Patio set, round glass top table with (4) swivel chairs, like new $200. Turkey cooker complete with full propane bottle $50. Small Charm Glow charcoal smoker, like new $40. M-S 75064 Evenings 79473
have you ever been a Scout or are you interested in becoming a Boy Scout? Please come out and join our troop here in Guantanamo Bay. For more information please contact GTMOTroop435@gmail.com. BOX TOPS When purchasing school supplies, please clip box tops and labels for education. W.T. Sampson PTO collects these to help fund events and provide items to benefit the students and faculty of W.T. Sampson. Box tops and labels may be turned in to either school office or sent to school with your student.
6 ft. Satellite Dish for Direct TV or Sat Internet, $500, call ROTATOR 79527 On October 24 the rotator will Complete Starband Satelline Internet Dish System for sale. $500 or best offer. Call John at 78743
operate to and from Mayport (there is an Air Show in Jacksonville). Personnel will have to check in at the Mayport AMC terminal (There is an Enterprise terminal at Mayport);
Local 24/7 Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Program Contact #:
84578
Your Installation Sexual Assault Response Coordinator’s Contact #:
84577
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DOWNTOWN LYCEUM
FRIDAY Oct. 10 8 p.m.: Alexander and the T.H.N.G.V.B.D 10 p.m.: The Judge
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SATURDAY Oct. 11 8 p.m.: Dracula Untold PG13
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TUESDAY Oct. 14 8 p.m.: When the Gamd Stands Tall
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USS Cole to Enter Black Sea
By U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa/U.S. 6th Fleet Public Affairs
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he Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Cole (DDG 67) will enter the Black Sea, Oct. 10, to promote peace and stability in the region. The Cole’s presence in the Black Sea will serve to reaffirm the United States’ dedication and commitment toward strengthening the partnerships and joint operational capabilities among U.S., NATO, and regional Black Sea partners. The ship is scheduled to conduct routine operations which include, combined training, maritime security operations, and theatre security cooperation events. These interactions among allies and partner nations reaffirm the maritime relationships and commitment to the security and stability within the Black Sea region. The U.S. Navy routinely operates ships in the Black Sea consistent with the Montreux Convention and under the domain of International Law. The U.S. is demonstrating its continued commitment to collective security through a series of actions
designed to reassure NATO allies and partners of America’s dedication to enduring peace and stability in the region, in light of the Russian intervention in Ukraine. “Our presence in the Black Sea is meant to reassure and at the same time demonstrate our commitment to work closely with NATO allies in order to enhance maritime security, readiness, and naval capability,” said Cmdr. Dennis Farrell, USS Cole commanding officer. “The relationships built during the coming weeks will strengthen and improve interoperability between allies as we all work together toward shared mutual goals.” Cole, homeported in Norfolk, Virginia, is on a routine deployment in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of operations and is a multi-mission ship able to provide offensive and defensive capabilities. U.S. 6th Fleet, headquartered in Naples, Italy, conducts the full spectrum of joint and naval operations, often in concert with allied, joint, and interagency partners, in order to advance U.S. national interests and security and stability in Europe and Africa.
NS Guantanamo Bay welcomes Nora Estrada Myers! She was born Oct. 2, at 0415. She weighed 5 pounds, 15 ounces, and was 18.25 inches long. Her parents are Lt. Cmdr. Aaron Myers and Amylisa Myers. She has an older sister, Madelyn.
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