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interACT Performance Troope Visits Naval Station
A 118- acre solar farm at Naval Air Weapons Station China Lake, Calif., is expected to generate over 30 percent Naval Station (NS)annual Guantanamo BayThe service member and civilians attended interactive sexual of the installations energy load. project has been made possible througha alive 20-year Power Purchase assualt prevention Sept. 17-18. The performances were given by the California based Agreement. (U.S. Navyperformances, Photo) performance troope, interACT. Kelly Wirfel Public Affairs Officer
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ore than 800 service members and civilians at Naval Station (NS) Guantanamo Bay attended a live performance from interACT Performance Troope , Sept. 17-18, in the Windjammer Ballroom, to raise awareness about sexual assault and how to prevent it. The interACT Sexual Assault Prevention Program is an interactive performance that seeks to train participants to engage in effective bystander interventions. The troope uses dramatic techniques to move participants out of the role of passive spectators into the role of active participants. Unlike many other performance-based programs, interACT actively engages participants in the performance by inviting them on stage to “try out” their ideas, allowing participants to discover for themselves why some bystander interventions are more effective than others. “The mission of interACT is to develop social change,” said Kelly Anderson, Assistant Director. “We want to give everyone here the opportunity to devise and practice these important social change behaviors without risking negative consequences.” The performance is comprised of two main scenes: one that involves the provocation of a male character by his friends and one that involves the disclosure of rape by a female character to her friends. During the show audience members are asked to come to the stage
to descalade the first situation and then come up on stage to enact bystander interventions that may have helped prevent the rape from occurring. The interACT group was contracted by the Department of the Navy and is overseen by the Department of the Navy’s Sexual Assault and Prevention Team who also traveled with the group. Director, Department of the Navy Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Office (DoN SAPRO), Jill Loftus, said that she believes that Sailors and Marines understand awareness and how to recognize a dangerous situation but don’t always know the best way to intervene. “The bystander intervention training that interACT provides recognizes and acknowledges the difficulties when it comes to intervening in tense situations and gives service members a way to practice intervention techniques,” said Loftus. “Hopefully this will provide them with enough tools so when they are faced with a real situation they are more confident in their ability to create a positive outcome.” Sexual Assault Prevention and Response is an element of the 21st Century Sailor and Marine initiative which consolidates a set of objectives and policies, to maximize Sailor and Marine personal readiness, build resiliency and hone the most combat-effective force in the history of the Navy and Marine Corps. The Department of the Navy is working aggressively to prevent sexual assaults, support sexual assault victims, and hold offenders accountable.
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NS Guantanamo Bay Executive Officer, Cmdr. Colin Caswell congratulates CE2 Ray and CE2 Caballero on their selection as Sailor of the Week.
CE2 KEVIN RAY AND CE2 ADAM CABALARRO ■Job/Department: BCO/NCTAMS ■Hometown: Crystal River, Fl. (Ray) Dinuba, Ca. (Cabalarro) ■Favorite Hobby: Fishing (Ray) Running, Snorkeling, time with my daughter (Cabalarro) ■Currently Working On: College and Communication Networking (Ray) Algebra CLEP (Cabalarro) ■Sailor of the Week Because: CE2 Ray and CE2 Caballero assisted in troubleshooting and repairing the Fiber optic link for monitoring the efficiency of the windmills and contributed to the late night repair of the main fiber optic cable supply at JTF. They flawlessly spliced the main 72 strand fiber optic cable requiring zero rework increasing future capacity by 20% and greatly improving the stability of the network.
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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.
The Renewable Energy Opportunity
September 12, 2014• PAGE 3
Interview with Robert M. Griffin, SES, Executive Director, Renewable Energy Program Office, U.S. Department of the Navy Article from The Military Engineer (TME)
TME: Congratulations on your new assignment as Executive Director of the Renewable Energy Program Office for the Department of the Navy. What is your mission? GRIFFIN: The Department of the Navy has an ambitious and critically important goal to produce or procure 500-MW of renewable energy by December 2014 and another 500-MW by December 2015. The Renewable Energy Program Office (REPO) has been stood up to drive the implementation of that goal. Investing in renewable energy makes us more energy secure, resilient and eventually, independent. Our installations need to be able to sustain critical missions in the face of an increasingly unpredictable electric grid that is subject to disruption. Energy is key to the success of our installations. Energy security and independence must be prioritized to ensure our installations are operational at all times. The development of renewable energy projects onsite at our installations or off-site, combined wher¬ever possible with smart grid management systems and microgrid applications, will allow installations to continue operation and maintain readiness. It is also critical to build these projects so they are competitive with brown power. Recent cost declines in the development of renewable energy generation will allow the Navy to build renewable energy capacity that makes our installations stronger and more secure in a cost-competitive manner. REPO has been tasked to work with Naval Facilities Engineering Command (NAVFAC); Commander, Navy Installations Command (CNIC); Marine Corps Installations Command (MCICOM) Navy and Marine Corps Regional Commands; and energy industry players like electric utilities and private developers to build cost-effective renewable energy projects. Using land onsite or off-site and working in partnership with electric utilities, REPO will act as the catalyst to coordinate with all parties to drive the construction of renew¬able energy generation sites. The office also will work with utilities and private develop¬ers to purchase cost-effective clean energy generation off-site. In the near future, the strong founda¬tion of renewable energy will allow for the creation of microgrids, making our bases stronger by ensuring access to power in the event of electrical grid failure from intentional and non-intentional means. The Department of the Navy has a history of innovation—and the success of this mission will require innovative solutions. Energy security is the latest challenge that we are undertaking, spearheaded through REPO. It will be successful through collec¬tive cooperation. Our office was stood up in June 2014 and is already moving quickly to start tackling the goal set forth by Secretary of the Navy Ray Mabus. TME: How do you plan to accomplish your mission? GRIFFIN: Like some of the other roles I have taken on in my career, this mission is challenging, complex and imperative. We have a strong team with a broad range of skills and talents. And we are backed by the support of senior leadership, starting with Secretary Mabus. The REPO team will be working expedi¬tiously to educate stakeholders, provide technical guidance, build relationships with utilities and private developers, and support site commanders and regional partners to accomplish the mission. First and foremost, we will be conducting baseload and resource analysis to determine where there are opportunities to develop projects, how much power is needed, and what source of energy has the
best resource and is best-suited for a specific location. It is foundational to the success of this mission to understand our bases’ energy portfolios and the resources that we can deploy. Concurrently, we are connecting and building the key relationships with electric-generation utilities and private developers. REPO is prioritizing building relationships with these entities because they are critical to the success of any new energy-generation project. Utilities can be involved in the development process as a strategic partner or through a contract like a Power Purchase Agreement. At the very least, the utility needs to be aware a project is being developed in their service territory. As we have these conversations, we often find that we have shared goals and can work together to bring a renewable energy project to fruition. In July, we hosted a workshop for all the regional stakeholders from CNIC, NAVFAC and MCICOM to get everyone together on a single stage to communicate the message and mission and to set plans in motion to achieve the overall goal. The momentum is now in place to charge ahead. REPO’s mission is fast-moving. We are working to standardize and streamline the process. Our success will be depen¬dent on how well we coordinate with all stakeholders. TME: What are the major impediments to mission accomplishment? GRIFFIN: The first challenge is making sure we find projects that are cost-effective. Solar, wind and other renewable energy sources historically have been more expen¬sive to develop than brown power. But all renewable energy sources have reduced their costs. And more and more, renew¬ables are becoming cost-competitive. Not everyone knows that fact, however, and educating various stakeholders across the Navy and Marine Corps will be essential. Leaders such as Assistant Secretary Dennis McGinn, Vice Adm. William French, Maj. Gen. Juan Ayala, Rear Adm. Kevin Slates and many others are talking about the importance of our mission and passing the word on through their chain of command. We need to build renewable energy projects to increase our energy security and opera¬tional readiness, and we can build them successfully, in a cost-effective manner. While renewable technology itself has come a long way, in order to become truly energy independent our bases will need to invest in microgrid and battery technol¬ogy. One of the major benefits of renew¬able energy is that it is inexhaustible, and essentially free, once the initial generating facility is built. We want to capitalize on that fundamental characteristic. Consider a tsunami like the one that hit Japan in 2011, which greatly impacted the electric grid of the entire country. In that instance, the Department of the Navy still has a wartime mission and now also has a humanitarian mission, every aspect of which requires some type of energy. Our installations need to be resilient and on-site renewable power that is microgrid-enabled allows us to continue to our mili¬tary mission and support disaster-relief. We will be working in the coming years to add battery technology to the renew¬able energy generation facilities installed onsite, to make our facilities truly capable of independent operation. TME: While a Program Office has been set up at the Department of the Navy, what field offices and senior leaders will be your major points of contact to implement your mission? GRIFFIN: We will be working with regional offices across the country, in close coopera¬tion with the Assistant Secretary of the Continued on Pg 6...
Chiefs Pinning Ceremony MCC Keith Bryska Gazette Editor
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ive Sailors made the transition to the rank of Chief Petty Officer during a ceremony held on Naval Station (NS) Guantanamo Bay, Sept. 16. According to online sources, a Navy Chief is defined as making it to the pay grade of E7. Ask any seasoned Chief and they will tell you it’s more. It’s about leadership, responsibility, extra hours, training, and knowing that at the end of the day you gave your all. It is taking responsibility for any task that you take on and seeing it through until it is completed. Most of all it’s about taking care of your Sailors and ensuring no matter what happens they come first. The new Chiefs were made up of Sailors from NS Guantanamo Bay, U.S. Naval Hospital Guantanamo Bay and Joint Task Force and according to Chief Hospital Corpsman Darnelle Mason as the group came together they learned how to work as a team while facing challenging obstacles. “What I learned most from this process is that process is beautiful, it is necessary, and it is proven,” said Mason. “I am looking forward to assisting with the process from the other side, mentoring others to those “a-ha!” moments and having those moments of my own from as I gain a deeper understanding of the process.” During the pinning ceremony each one of them proudly stood tall as they were pinned by loved ones and fellow shipmates. Chief Information Systems Technician Kymberly Compton felt proud
of her accomplishment and said it was a moment that she will never forget. “It was such an emotional feeling inside. I felt an overwhelming sense of pride and I could not stop feeling so happy, yet it seemed unreal, sort of like a dream,” said Compton. “This whole process has changed my way of thinking from an E6 to a Chief way of thinking. It also changed my way of feeling and how strong the Chief Mess is and how strong and important being a Chief really is.” One of the most important processes that new Chiefs learn is that they are not alone when hard times arrive. They have brothers and sisters that are there to support them. When they need help it’s just a phone call away. This process has worked for 121 years and solidified through the hard work and success from the thousands that have worn these anchors before them. “As I was being pinned during the ceremony, I remember running through a series of emotions mixed up with a brimful of excitement. I was overwhelmed with happiness to have finally reached that milestone in my life,” said Mason. “I remember feeling a sense of reverence as the Chiefs who pinned me and secured my anchors frogs into place, my mind’s eye drifted back to all of the Chiefs from the season who shared a few lifetimes worth of knowledge with the rest of the new Chiefs and I over the past six weeks. It would be our duty to put it to use, make it our own and pay it forward by passing it on.”
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Navy (Energy, Installations and Environment), NAVFAC, MCICOM, CNIC and the Office of the Chief of Naval Operations as well as some international entities. Senior leaders from all of those departments have been actively engaged in our mission. REPO reports to Assistant Secretary of the Navy Dennis McGinn. The office closely coordinates efforts with leaders, includ¬ing, Vice Adm. Philip Cullom (OPNAV N4 - Material, Readiness & Logistics); Vice Adm. William French (CNIC); Rear Adm. Kevin Slates (OPNAV N45 - Chief of Naval Operations Energy and Environmental Readiness Division); and Maj. Gen. Juan Ayala (MCICOM), to ensure that stake¬holders across the department are engaged in the process and are integral participants in the program’s success. TME: How does this Navy initiative relate to Department of Defense renewable energy goals and those of the current administration? GRIFFIN: The mission of REPO is playing an instrumental role in helping to meet both the Department of Defense (DOD) energy generation goals and the order set forth by President Obama. There is back¬ing and acknowledgement from both the president and DOD leaders that renewable energy has a myriad of benefits including making our nation more energy secure and less vulnerable to grid failures and energy failures. President Obama set forth a goal for all of the federal government to consume 20 percent of its electric energy from renewable energy sources by 2020. We are doing this by reducing energy demand, expanding and securing energy supply, and building a more secure energy force for the future. The Department of Navy will be moving aggressively to meet the goals set out by the president, DOD and through Secretary Mabus. Specifically we have been directed to produce or procure 50 percent
of Department of the Navy shore-based electric energy from renewable energy sources by 2020. Currently we get more than 22 percent of our energy from clean sources. Reaching the milestone set forth by leadership will put us on the path toward energy independence— and free from the volatility and uncertainty of manmade or natural threats to our electric system. TME: What past experience in your career will you draw on to ensure REPO’s success? GRIFFIN: Throughout my career I have sought out assignments that are complex and need innovative solutions. I have been part of the Senior Executive Service since July 2000. Before heading up REPO, I held the position of Assistant Commander for Acquisition in NAVFAC HQ. I was respon¬sible for the contractual business practices, policy and oversight for the command’s $10 billion contract program. Prior to that, I was Director of Public Private Venture Programs at NAVFAC. The program was responsible for rehabbing and restoring 50,000 homes for servicemen and women, creating new, affordable designs. In these positions, two key lessons stand out: the importance of having a strong, cohesive team working toward a common goal with a unified message; and the value of the private sector to bring innovation and ingenuity to a mission. Capitalizing on the talent and competi¬tive nature of the private sector can spur new ideas and solutions to achieve a mission—insight that perhaps we would never have considered otherwise. We will need to employ those lessons and others to be successful in this critical mission. In my more than 34 years of service, this is one of the most challenging and exciting missions to I have had. The “energy” in and behind the REPO effort is invigorating and I am proud to be leading it.
Courses, Career, or Custom Fit: How to Choose Your University Story by Sara Van Gorder Work and Family Life Specialist
o you want the “big city” feel? Are you interested in D sports and tons of school spirit? Does diversity matter? How important are graduation rates or job placement data?
When it comes to choosing a college, you can spend months or even years debating. Is it the most important decision you’ll ever make? Not necessarily, but your choice can help to ensure you have a great time and graduate with a degree you’re proud of. There are various methods of making a decision; placing education, job prospects or your personal experience at the forefront is ultimately up to you. Today I’ll share one of those approaches. Placing experience first is not for everyone. By experience, I mean what makes your years at a university memorable: school spirit, location, diversity, housing, class size and cost are among a few. This focus is for those who don’t know what they’ll major in, or what jobs they’ll be applying for in the future. It’s ok not to have a perfectly crafted plan yet; about 50% of students enter college undeclared, and 50%70% change their major at least once. With this approach, you should begin crafting a wish list of your perfect college experiences. Unsure of what a perfect college experience is like? Ask around; interview parents, older friends, cousins and teachers to find out what was most enjoyable about their college days. Was it the selection of Greek organizations? Did the food on campus make even late night studying easier? Or did the football team’s winning season make every weekend one to remember? Once you determine what’s important to you, rank them. You now
have your college wish list! From here, start researching universities that fit your profile. Don’t panic, you can easily streamline your search by using the right tools. Websites like College Board or the College Navigator at the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) give you search options for the types of things you’re looking for. Always stay open to colleges you may have not heard of or never thought you’d like. Schools are as varied and unique as the students who attend them, so give them all a good look. Before you make your choice, take a look at your wish list again. Remember that college is a time for you to explore the world, take chances and discover new interests. If you believe your wish list is too safe, switch it up a bit. Maybe look for universities farther from home, consider ones with more diversity, or think about what a larger or smaller university may offer. One thing is for sure, anyone will tell you this opportunity only comes once in a lifetime. Ensure you make choices that will make you happy; not friends, family or teachers. In the end, you’ll be the one lugging books to class, choosing your courses, and ultimately graduating. Make the best of the time you have! Want to learn more about selecting a college or writing your personal statement? What about resumes or job search strategies? Contact Sara Van Gorder at the Fleet and Family Support Center to schedule an appointment. Service member, dependent, contractor or national, all are welcome and encouraged to visit.
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VEHICLES
Saturday Sep. 20, 0800-1200 VL 39A Grage Sale, Sat. Sep. Sep. 20, 0630-1130 Radio Point 724.
GTMO JOBS MWR is offering the Following jobs: Senior Library Technician Recreation Assistant Custodial Worker Food Service Worker Bingo Caller
1990 Acura Integra, Silver 155K miles. $2,000 Call Dan 84270/5643
Marketing Assistant
1997 Buick Lesabre, A/C, CD player, Power windows, doors, Seat, 104,000 Miles- $ 2800. Contact George at 78448.
Human Resources Assistant
2003 Ford Focus ZTW station wagon, 50K miles, $4000, call 79583 or email andersonjean@ yahoo.com 2007 Chevy Colorado, 36K miles, recently tuned up and new speakers, $5850. call 77806.
Child & Youth Program Asst. Computer Technician Cook Recreation Aid NEX is offering the following jobs: Hair Stylist
07 Dodge Ram 1500 Quad Cab, 47,300 miles, $10,500. Call Chris at 77370/9831
Barber
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Computer Hutch $200, Diving Buoyancy Compensator $125, Water Bed Bladders free. Call 75559
HOUSEHOLD GOODS Sofa and love seat $75- Dining table and four swivel chairs $ 80. Call 78448. Patio set, Glass high top table and 2 chairs $125, Small black tv stand on wheels $25. Call 75559. Bar Stools $15 ea./$25 both, Oak Dining Room table w/6 chairs $125, Wagoner Power Steamer $60, Corner computer Desk $75, 12 Drawer wooder dresser $50, Clothes Dryer $85, Small chest of drawers $25, Antique “Eagle Kazak” carpet $800, Worn oriental carpet $95, Queen size matress and box springs with metal frame $100, Chines silk wall hanging $100 . If interested call 77806.
YARD SALE Moving Sale, Sat. Sep. 20th, CB 1205B 0700-1200 call Jean 79583 Sunday Sep. 21, 100-1200 VL37C Patio Sale VL-35-C Saturday, Sep. 20 0600-0900
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cepting TA applications for classes with start dates up to 30 September. As a reminder, in accordance with DoD policy, all tuition assistance requests must be command approved and funded before classes start. It is recommended to submit your request at least 30 days in advance. For assistance contact the Navy College at 2227. 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.
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NAVSTA HRO is offering the following jobs: Health Systems Specialist Family Life Specialist Administrative Officer Columbia College is offering the following jobs: Compuer Support Technician
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8 p.m.: Guardians of the Galaxy Minor Travel PG13 Minors under the age of 18 must be accompanied by their Sept. 24 parent or court appointed legal WEDNESDAY guardian when traveling on a 8 p.m.: The Hundred-Foot Journey paid ticket or Space “A”. PG
Food Service Worker
Girl Scouts Guantanamo Bay Girl Scouts are looking for volunteers interested in leading a Brownie Troop for the 2014-2015 scout year. Brownies meet weekly and all materails and training will be provided to all interested volunteers. If interested call Sarah Haworth at 79138.
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Local 24/7 Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Program Contact #:
84578
Your Installation Sexual Assault Response Coordinator’s Contact #:
84577
The Navy Lodge and NGIS celebrated National Hospitality Week, Sept. 15-26. Events included a towel folding contest, vacuum race and bed making contest.
Navy Lodge Guantanamo Bay, Cuba Celebrates Hospitality Week
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o celebrate Navy Lodge housekeeping, front desk and maintenance staffs for the tireless work they do on a daily basis to support military families, Navy Lodge Guantanamo Bay, Cuba is participating in Hospitality Week, September 15 - 26. “My Navy Lodge staff does so much throughout the year to make sure our guests have a clean and comfortable stay at our Navy Lodge,” said NL General Manager Joycelyn ConnageJohnson. “This week allows our associates to show off their housekeeping and guest service skills and have fun at the same time.” Navy Lodges worldwide are planning several activities such as health and safety awareness, mummy wrapping contests, plunger javelin throw, dust bunny contest, appreciation luncheons, toilet seat basketball, dust pan relay race and much more. According to NL General Manager Connage-Johnson, the following events are planned at Navy Lodge Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, mummy wrapping contest, vacuum races tower of soap, speed stuffing, blind teamwork and many more exciting events. Navy Lodges offer standard business guest rooms as well as lobbies that provide comfort and create a fun social atmosphere adding value to the guest experience. Guests can also enjoy
the weekly Manager’s Reception held every Wednesday; free breakfast, Wi-Fi and the GTMO gazette on a weekly base in the lobby as well as convenient on-base parking while staying at a Navy Lodge. Most Navy Lodges also accept cats and dogs up to 50 pounds. To make a reservation at a Navy Lodge, call 800-628-9466 (800-NAVY-INN), 24 hours a day, seven days a week or go online at www.navy-lodge.com. To make a reservation at Navy Lodge GTMO, call 011-5399-3103 or send us an email at navylodge.guantanamobay.guestservice@nexweb.org.
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