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FFSC Host “A Walk In Their Shoes”
Kristie Traver, Domestic Abuse Victim Advocate for Naval Station Guantanamo Bay’s Fleet and Family Support Center goes over scenarios that abused victims face during “ A walk in their shoes” training, Oct. 28. MC3 Jason Bawgus Photojournalists
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ailors from Naval Station (NS) Guantanamo Bay and U.S. Naval Hospital Guantanamo Bay took part in a Domestic Assault Prevention Training class titled “A walk in their shoes,” on October 28, 2014. “The training was very interactive, the whole crowd got a chance to get involved and that is always a good thing,” said Hospital Corpsman 1st Class Candy Franklin. “The training opens the door to discussion and that makes it stick.” The training began with 10 volunteers being handed different scenarios as well as currency to use as different situations come up. “All the scenarios are based on real life situations that have happened across the United States,” said Kristie Traver, the Domestic Abuse Victim Advocate for Naval Station Guantanamo Bay’s Fleet and Family Support Center. “We wanted to try something different than the usual power point presentation and we have had really good feedback from the training.” With the Domestic Abuse Awareness being such a serious issues this training provides insight into what some of the victims may go through.
“The key point this training is trying to get through to people is to build a sense of empathy for the victims, it’s easy to place judgment on them but we don’t think about what they are really going through or why they make certain choices,” said Traver. “It’s hard for people who haven’t been in a similar situation to understand why a victim will make a particular decision and this is as close of an approximation as we can give people to feeling what a victim may feel and how circumstances can affect the choices they make.” In a recent poll taken by the Allstate Foundation nearly three out of four American (74%) personally know someone who is or has been a victim of domestic violence and 30% of Americans say they know a woman who has been physically abused by her husband or boyfriend in the past year. “We talk to people about supporting victims, but we can’t give them the tools to do so,” said Traver. “Empathy is one of the core tools needed and this training engages the audience and causes them to start thinking.”
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NS Guantanamo Bay Commanding Officer, Capt. J.R. Nettleton congratulates BU3 Sewell on his selection as Sailor of the Week.
■Job/Department: NAVFAC PWD SELF-HELP ■Age: 30 ■Hometown: Kansas City, MO ■Hero: My Father ■Favorite Hobby: Playing Piano ■Favorite GTMO Restaurant: Gold Hill Galley ■Goal: Make 2nd Class on this advancement test ■Passion: Helping out people in need. ■Favorite Movie: Avatar ■Favorite Quote: “Teamwork makes the dream work” ■Sailor of the Week Because: BU3 Sewell was nominated for Sailor of the Week for his unit leadership in the completion of the Kittery Beach Road Bus Stop. He led 5 Seabees in the placement of 22 cubic yards of concrete and the erection of a pre-engineered bus stop kit. His efforts have improved the quality of life for base residents of Guantanamo Bay by providing a comfortable and safe location to wait for the bus.
BU3 ORRIN SEWELL
VOL. 71 • NO.42
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.
CNIC Holds Change of Command
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Sandra Niedzwiecki
Naval Installations command Public affairs
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ore than 500 military and civilian personnel attended the change of command ceremony for Commander, Navy Installations Command (CNIC) on Friday, Oct. 24 at Admiral Leutze Park on the Washington Navy Yard. Vice Adm. Dixon R. Smith relieved Vice Adm. William D. French as the fifth commander since the command’s inception in 2003. The ceremony included full gun salutes, musical performances by the Navy’s Ceremonial Band, march on of the troops and parading of the colors by the Navy’s Ceremonial Guard, and an a cappella rendition of the national anthem sung by Naomi Howell, one of CNIC’s civilian employees. A special contribution to the ceremony was the participation of side boys by former submarine Sailors with whom French served during his first command, USS Spadefish. “From these men,” said French, “I’ve learned the trade of going to sea in submarines. Gentlemen thank you for finding your full dress blues, putting them all together and being here today.” Guest speaker for the ceremony was Chief of Naval Operations, Adm. Jonathan Greenert. “I’m honored to be here to take some time to speak about a person who has had a long and distinguished career, who has dedicated the last two and half years to CNIC, and who is an extraordinary leader,” said Greenert. “Bill French has sustained the fleet, enabled the fighter and supported the family. He has revolutionized the Navy shore enterprise.” Responsible for 52,000 military and civilian personnel, 11 Regions and 69 installations worldwide, French received the Defense Distinguished Service Medal for his accomplishments including the attainment of the Homeport Ashore initiative, the development of governance and oversight for the Overseas Drinking Water program, and efforts to align CNIC to support fleet requirements. The ceremony also recognized French’s retirement after more than three-decades of exemplary service to the Navy. “Today I want to thank many people,” said French. “One of the many thankful parts of this job is you get the opportunity to work with so many different people both inside the Navy,
fellow services and support organizations that take care of our sailor and families outside the Navy.” French thanked his family, fellow shipmates and mentors throughout his career, and welcomed Smith to CNIC recognizing the talent and commitment of Smith’s new staff. Prior to the ceremony, Smith was promoted to Vice Admiral to serve as Commander, Navy Installations Command. He is the first former installation commanding officer to lead CNIC. Smith shared his enthusiasm about taking on greater responsibility to lead the Navy’s shore enterprise. “ C N O , thank you for your kind words,” he said. “I’m honored and deeply humbled by your faith and confidence for this opportunity for continued service to our Navy and our nation.” A native of Connecticut, Smith was commissioned through the Naval Academy in 1983. He was designated as a surface warfare officer in 1985 and then went on to serve aboard five surface combatants and held five shore assignments. Later in Smith’s career he went on to lead shore installations as the commander for three Regions including Naval Surface Group Middle Pacific, Navy Region Hawaii, Navy Region Southwest, and most recently, Region Mid Atlantic prior to arriving in Washington, D.C. Smith thanked French for a smooth transition and emphasized his commitment to service through action. “I’m happy to report that as I assume this watch, that thanks to Vice Admiral Bill French, CNIC is on course, focused on fully supporting CNOs tenets of warfighting first, operating forward, and being ready,” said Smith. “CNIC will maintain that course.” Smith offered that he is excited to join the CNIC family. “I consider it a privilege to lead and serve you,” he said. “To those who serve, the only reason we at CNIC exist is to support you. You have my promise and commitment to do just that.” Leading a world-class enterprise, CNIC is responsible for managing shore installation support for the Navy’s fleet, fighter and family under the Chief of Naval Operations.
Hospital Holds Health Fair at NEX Atrium Stacey Byington USNH Guantanamo Bay
he staff of U.S. Naval Hospital Guantanamo Bay T hosted a health fair on Saturday, Oct. 25, at the NEX atrium.
Approximately 15 tables were set up to provide information with professionals available to talk to community members on numerous health and wellness topics such as nutrition, tobacco cessation, patient safety, Medical Home Port and Relay Health, and TRICARE, to name just a few. In addition to hospital staff, several other base organizations also participated including the Red Cross, NFCU and NAVSTA MWR. “Preventive Medicine Hospital Corpsmen also gave flu shots or flu mist which was sprayed into the nose, depending on a person’s age. It was originally announced that the flu vaccine would not be available for the Health Fair, but enough arrived a few days earlier to support providing the vaccine to the general public. Within the first three days of the flu vaccine arrival, more than 93 percent of all active duty on the base received their vaccine for the current flu season. Another public flu shotex will be held at the Navy Exchange in the near future.
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Chaplain’s Corner
Broken Resolutions CDR Gabriel Mensah
NS Guantanamo Bay Command Chaplain
ow that Halloween is over, it’s time to shift N gears and focus our attention earnestly on the holiday season. Specifically I want us to focus
on what many people do to usher in a new year, make a resolution. Many people who make New Year’s resolutions break them before February. The reason most people are not successful in keeping their New Year’s resolutions, I believe, is that they make resolutions that are unrealistic to keep. There are steps we can follow to ensure that we will be successful in keeping our resolutions. The first thing you do if you consistently break your New Year’s resolutions, is to forgive yourself. Don’t beat yourself up. Thirty or forty years from now, no one is going to know about your broken resolutions. Once you have forgiven yourself for eating all those left over Christmas cookies or hitting the snooze button instead of hitting the gym, here are a few tips we can use to help us succeed. Number one, start over. Use a more positive
approach and find out what disrupted your good intentions. After a setback, you need to re-evaluate your goals. Perhaps vowing to work out five days a week was downright unrealistic. Secondly, skip some resolutions. Don’t set too many resolutions. You will have better luck achieving one or two goals instead of ten. Thirdly, pick your own solutions. Don’t let friends or families tell you what to do about your resolutions. Become the Captain of your own ship. Fourth, make a written plan. Plan your goals in smaller steps and write them down. In other words, if possible, keep a log book. Each small achievement will propel you forward with new zest. Last, but definitely not the least, reward yourself. If you manage to succeed, or your shorter-term and intermediate goals are met, reward yourself and then pursue the next goal on your list. CDR Gabriel Mensah
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Complete Starband Satelline Internet Dish System for sale. $500 or best offer. Call John at 78743
Starband Satellite Dish (pole, etc.) $800 (available 11/13) Please call 75559 Armoire/hutch for computer $200, Gas grill $50, Patio set (high top table and 2 chairs) $100, Kitchen Set, round table, 4 chairs and hutch (hunter green and oak) $300 Please call 75559 TV table with three shelves$20, Computer Desk $30 call Farida at 78470 or 8235 after 1500
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Pulse, which is still geared towards mainstream viewing. You will see the Voice, NCIS New Orleans, Marry Me and 9-0-2-1-0 among others. Go to Radio GTMO’s Facebook for a link to see the new station’s schedule. It will be time delayed to adjust for local times, meaning the commercials match with the expected programming. WEAR BLUE RUN JTF Guantanamo Bay will be hosting the Wear Blue: Run to Remember 5K on Nov. 11. Registration for the run is free and is currently taking place at Denich gym. Participants can preregister or can register at Phillips dive Park on the day of the race starting at 0600. the run begins at 0730 and will take place along the coastline. For more information contact Jody Miller at 8530. ENTRY CLEARANCE As of Oct. 3 the previous Entry Clearance form was rescinded and replaced by SECNAV Form 5512/1. Personnel requesting access to the installation will continue to route forms through their Department Head and Housing prior to submission to the Security Office for vetting. For questions contact 4151 or 2249.
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1997 Ford Escort for sale FMI call PET OWNERS Tia @ 74764 (w) 77494 (h)
ELECTRONICS $60 Fast dual channel router works for Smart phones and pads, SCSI Modem for $50 like new call 77798 or email zoomhh@gmail. com 32 in. Plasma TV $180, JPX DVD/ CD player like new$60, SCSI modem with one port $40 call Farida at 78470 or 8235 after 1500 Complete Satellite Internet Dish System, $350 OBO, Call John at 78743 3rd Gen IPad 64GB with survivor case for sale FMI 77001
HOUSEHOLD GOODS Patio set, round glass top table with (4) swivel chairs, like new $150, Turkey cooker complete with full propane bottle $50, Sony 46” TV with corner cabinet $250.00 M-S 75064,Evenings 79473
Attention GTMO pet owners, please be aware that if you leave your pet outside for long periods of time, that your pet could develop a hotspot or opened wound, which can then lead to an infestation of screwworms. If you have questions or concerns about screwworms, please feel free to pick up information on screwworms at the GTMO VTF or contact x2101, x2212 or email at GTMO.vetclinic@ med.navy.mil RADIO GTMO Starting this week we now have a new channel, AFN Family/Pulse on channel 46 if you have a cable box, or channel 97 for those running just the AFN channels. This features youth programming from 5 AM until 7 PM, Sesame Street, Blues Clues, Mickey Mouse club and other similar programs. After 7 PM, the programming switches to the
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 7 p.m.: Annabelle
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SATURDAY Nov. 1 7 p.m.: The Maze Runner PG13
9 p.m.:
The Equalizer R
SUNDAY 6:30 p.m.: Dolphin Tale 2
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8:45 p.m.: The Good Lie PG13
MONDAY 7 p.m.: No Good Deed
Nov. 3
TUESDAY 7 p.m.: The Judge
Nov. 4
WEDNESDAY 7 p.m.: Dracula Untold
Nov. 5
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THURSDAY Nov. 6 7 p.m.: The Book of Life PG
CALL THE MOVIE HOTLINE @ 4880
Photos by MC3 Jacob Goff, Radio GTMO
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