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JEA and CSADD Promote Awareness
The Junior Enlisted Association and Coalitions For Sailors Against Destructive Decisions pose in front of the marquee for a group photo. These Sailors volunteered to hang “Keep What You’ve Earned” posters around base. MCSN Jason Bawgus Photo Journalist
Naval Station (NS) Guantanamo Bay’s Junior Enlisted Association (JEA) and Coalition for Sailors Against Destructive Decisions (CSADD) hung flyers around base promoting responsible drinking for base residents, Sept. 7. The CSADD and JEA have recently partnered together to recruit more members and volunteers. “I joined CSADD because I felt it was a way for me to help make a difference in my command,” said Seaman Pamela Collins. “Hanging these posters up for everyone to see around base, especially around areas where people consume alcohol, could really make someone think.” The JEA and CSADD drove around base and placed the posters inside the Navy Exchange (NEX) and also in and around a few of the bars on base. “The posters say keep what you earned,” said Petty Officer 3rd Class Ian Browder. “If we can keep just one person from having an Alcohol Related Incident (ARI) then we have already made a difference.”
JEA and CSADD also hold alternative events during holidays and on weekends to give sailors an opportunity to have fun and fellowship in an alcohol free setting. “I joined CSADD originally just to get involved in the community. My mentor, LS2 King, brought me to my first meeting,” said Petty Officer 3rd class Margaret Lampe. “Hanging the posters will hopefully help raise awareness among personnel of the consequences that excessive drinking could have. It’s good to have in the back of your mind when making decisions on liberty.” Because of the willingness to volunteer their time, everyone who walks into a bar or into the alcohol section of the NEX will see the posters and hopefully think about what they are about to do and begin to plan ahead. “I am not against having alcohol on base,” said Browder. “I just want everyone here to be safe and think a few steps ahead before they start to go out drinking.” By taking the time to plan ahead and deciding what you will do incase a situation does occur, you can avoid being a part of an ARI and “keep what you’ve earned.”
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NS Guantanamo Bay Commanding Officer, Capt. J.R. Nettleton congratulates PS2 Murray on her selection as Sailor of the Week.
■Job/Department: Floor Supervisor/PSD ■Age: 29 ■Hometown: Los Angeles, CA ■Favorite Musician: Adele ■Favorite GTMO Restaurant: Gold Hill Galley ■Favorite Hobby: Snorkeling, dancing and running ■Greatest Accomplishment: Giving birth ■How Has The Navy Improved Their Life: The Navy has given me the tools to learn new skills on the job, to work with different people and to be ready to resopond in emergency situations. ■Sailor of the Week Because: PS2 Murray was previously an OS that converted to the Personnel Specialist Rating and immediatley has become a Subject Matter Expert on the Receipts/Transfer Processing Section while streamlining the receipts/transfer package procedures and noticeably eased the workload allowing emphasis on the new requirements, policies, and regulations. She is constantly souught out by her peers and is my “go-to” person.
PS2 VERONICA MURRAY
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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
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.
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Mayumi: GTMO’s Personal Sushi Chef Maria Blanchard
MWR Marketing Manager
Mayumi Fujiyama is a quiet woman who has lived on base for about one year. As a native of Sasebo Japan, Mayumi is no stranger to Sushi. It was a dish she ate at home growing up and now makes for the residents of Guantanamo bay, Cuba. Mayumi went to culinary school for five years in Japan to learn to make Sushi and other Japanese cuisine. She combines that knowledge with many other recipes to create the Sushi night menu. Mayumi explained that the menu adds a western flavor to traditionally eastern foods to satisfy the GMTO dinner’s palette. August 16th marked the first Sushi night in GTMO (in recent history anyway). The two, seating’s of approximately 80 dinners each, sold out quickly and left base residents requesting to go orders. “We couldn’t offer to go orders or allow anyone to take leftovers home because it was a matter of safety,” said Jim Estep, MWR’s Hospitality Direct. “The Sushi is made
with raw fish and, according to Preventative Medicine; we couldn’t allow any of it go for more than three hours.” For those who weren’t able to get a reservation, Sushi night is back at the Bayview Restaurant. There will be two seating’s Wednesday night; 6 p.m. and 7:30 p.m., and Mayumi will once again be in the kitchen. “She worked from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. during the last Sushi night,” said Estep, “she is a very conscientious about what she’s serving and adamant about presentation and food quality.” Mayumi said she is so dedicated to the art because, “it makes me happy. I enjoy learning and trying new techniques with fish.” Those wishing to make reservations for the next Sushi night can call the Bayview at 75604.
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Cmdr Gabriel Mensah NS Guantanamo Bay Command Chaplain
9/11 Twelve Years Later Like the attack on Pearl Harbor on the morning of December 7, 1941, September 11, 2001 will go down in the annals of history as another “day which live in infamy”. It is one those days when most Americans can remember where they were and what they were doing. Sometimes it feels like the attacks happened yesterday, but it has already been twelve years since we sat in front of our television sets, absolutely horrified as we saw the attacks unfold. What have we learned as a nation from those horrible attacks? The lessons learned are numerous, but I will mention just a few; -The many brave, heroic and selfless acts of the firefighters, flight attendants and volunteers proved beyond doubt that Americans are exceptionally courageous, have a can-do attitude and that there are heroes everywhere. -Even though air travel has been tedious and a little bit inconvenient, there have been some improvements. The
reinforcement of cockpit doors is just one example. Some people may disagree with me on this, but on the whole, I think air travel is a lot safer. -The terrorists did not win. They wanted to instill fear in us to drastically change our way of life, but they lost. We still continue to enjoy our freedoms. President Franklin D. Roosevelt in 1933 told a nation in the midst of a terrible depression: “This great nation will endure… The only thing we have to fear is fear itself ”. -Perhaps the single greatest sign of the tenacity of the American people in the aftermath of the 9/11 attack was how we untied as a nation. People donated blood and money. The ability of the American people to come together in times of crisis is truly phenomenal. President Reagan in his inaugural address in 1985 described this succinctly when he said this about the American people: “Hopeful….daring…. that’s our song”.
A Time of Reflection By MCSN Jason Bawgus Photo Journalist
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n September 11, 2001, at 8:45 a.m. on a clear Tuesday morning, an American Airlines Boeing 767 loaded with 20,000 gallons of jet fuel crashed into the north tower of the World Trade Center in New York City. The impact left a gaping, burning hole from what was the 80th floor of the 110-story skyscraper. The 12th anniversary of 9/11 provides an opportunity for the U.S. to reflect and remember the tragic events that challenged our resolve, and set the course to counter violent global extremism. We mark the anniversary by honoring the victims from 2012 and 2001. “It is very likely that many of us know someone who perished that day or directly participated in rescue operations,” said Rear Admiral Richard Butler, Joint Task Force Guantanamo Bay Commander. “Each and every person in uniform today has either enlisted or re-enlisted in the post 9/11 era and because of that decision they will never have to ask themselves if they made a difference.” The so called pre 9/11 world is talked about like some kind of fantasy land when someone could drive their car strait to the airplane to board if they were running late and when even the thought of an attack on American soil was laughable. “Everything we do on this base is part of bringing those responsible for Sept. 11 to justice,” said Captain J.R. Nettleton, Naval Station Guantanamo Bay commanding
officer. “It makes me proud to be a part of this organization, a part of people that are working around the clock for that justice.” We here at Guantanamo are at “Ground Zero,” almost constantly being reminded of the tragedies that took place that day and having to be responsible for those who have been charged with being responsible for the attack is a heavy burden to bear. Just remember that because of our efforts America has never been a safer place, we are ready and vigilant to answer every call that comes our way, we have answered the call.
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September Application Phase Opens Early
From Navy Personnel Command Public Affairs
The Career Management System Interactive Detailing (CMS-ID) application phase started Sept. 11, and is scheduled to remain open through Sept. 19 for active duty and Full-Time Support Sailors in their orders-negotiation window, officials said Sept. 12. Enlisted Sailors use CMS-ID to review and apply for permanent change-of-station (PCS) orders online. Sailors may access the website at https://www.cmsid.navy.mil or from the CMS/ID link at www.npc.navy.mil. Navy career management officials recently changed the September CMS-ID schedule to support full use of Fiscal Year 2013 (FY-13) funds. The original schedule did not have the detailer selection phase starting until Sept. 30, now selections begin Sept. 23. “Consideration for Sailor application time, command comment time, and detailer workload were used when making the CMS-ID schedule change said Scott Barbier, head of the Enlisted Placement Management Branch at Navy Personnel Command (NPC).” This is the first application phase for Sailors with a June 2014 PRD (projected rotation date), the second application phase for Sailors with a May 2014 PRD and the last application phase for Sailors with an April 2014 PRD. Eligible Sailors may review advertised billets in CMS-ID during the application phase and apply for up to five jobs, either directly using CMS-ID, through a command career counselor (CCC), or through direct interaction with the detailer, who can make an application on the Sailor’s behalf. CMS-ID features a “Sailor Preference” section under the “Sailor Info Tab” where Sailors may rank duty preferences by type, command,
location, platform and community, as well as indicate which special programs and schools they would like and leave comments for the detailer. Detailers will always attempt to fill billets using a Sailor’s desired selections first; however, Fleet readiness requirements are the guiding factor in filling billets. Detailers must also follow sea-shore flow guidelines outlined in NAVADMIN 361/12, so unless a Sailor requests Sea Duty Incentive Pay or the Voluntary Sea Duty Program to take consecutive sea duty orders, a Sailor up for shore duty should not be involuntarily assigned another sea tour. It may mean a Sailor hoping for shore duty in Hawaii or Washington may receive shore duty someplace else, where the need is greater. A single set of sea billets, prioritized by U.S. Fleet Forces Command, and a single set of shore billets, prioritized by U.S. Fleet Forces Command and the Bureau of Naval Personnel are advertised each application cycle in CMS-ID as the Navy seeks to fill gaps at sea and place Sailors with the right experience levels and skill sets into highpriority Fleet billets. Some factors a detailer weighs when matching Sailors to jobs include the Sailor’s desires, qualifications, training availability, career progression, command preference and cost to the Navy. Detailers won’t assign Sailors to advertised jobs until after the close of the CMS-ID application phase, during the detailer selection phase. Sailors may log into CMS-ID anytime after the detailer selection phase to see if they have been selected for orders. Sailors can learn more about CMS-ID from their CCC or access CMS-ID by selecting the CMS-ID link on the NPC website at www. npc.navy.mil.
Be Water-Wise Outside
From: http://www.epa.gov/watersense/pubs/res.html
Depending on climate, up to 75 percent of a home’s total water use during the growing season is for outdoor purposes. Try these tips to save water: •Detect and repair all leaks. •Water the lawn or garden during the coolest part of the day (early morning is best). Do not water on windy days. •Water trees and shrubs, which have deep root systems, longer and less frequently than shallow-rooted plants that require smaller amounts of water more often. •Set sprinklers to water the lawn or garden only – not the street or sidewalk. •Use mulch around shrubs and garden plants to reduce evaporation from the soil surface and cut down on weed growth. •Raise your lawn mower cutting height – longer grass blades help shade each other, reduce evaporation, and inhibit weed growth.
•Minimize or eliminate fertilizing, which promotes new growth needing additional watering. •Remove areas of thirsty lawn in favor of native droughtresistant plants. •When water restrictions are in place use the water from the air conditioning condenser, dehumidifier, bath, or sink on plants or the garden. Don’t use water that contains bleach, automaticdishwashing detergent or fabric softener. •Sweep driveways, sidewalks and steps rather than hosing off. •When using a hose, control the flow with an automatic shutoff nozzle. While the Naval Stations water restrictions have been lifted, it is extremely important each of us do our part in conserving water and teaching future generations the importantance of respecting our environment.
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tion uncomfortable, such as a reasonable quiet time varies between the couple age 29 with a kid and the couple age 22 without a kid.
A. The Housing Department is not able to discriminate when assigning housing units, i.e. age of parents, age of children, etc. If there is an issue with quiet times, we ask the residents to attempt to work out the issue with their neighbors. In most cases, the neighbors are not aware of the level of noise, or the needed quiet times. If you are not able to work out the issue, your next step would be to contact us or Security for assistance.
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Housing Q & A
Q. Please review your policy for grade equivalents for WG’s to GS because they’re unfair as to the type of housing we get. WG’s are no less than GS’s and we should be treated as well with the better housing area. A. WG employees are housed in accordance with DoD 4165.63-M using an equivalency scale: WG1-WG8 = GS01-GS05 (Enlisted) WG9-WG11 = GS06 (Senior Non-commissioned Officer) WG12-WS15 = GS09-GS11 (Company Grade Officer) Q. I don’t like the fact in which families with kids are placed next to couples without kids. For an example, a couple age 29 with a 2 year old should not be placed next to a couple with no kids and age 22. It makes the living situa-
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Looking Back...
doors were shut,” she said. “Then they loaded us on the bus to go home and we saw tons of Marines with guns lined up along Sherman Avenue. At that point, I had a feeling this was the real deal.” By Kelly Wirfel Naval Station Public Affairs Officer Upon arriving at home, Erlinda saw her mom sitting in the front While most of us learned about the Cuban Missile Crisis through yard with suitcases waiting for her arrival. History textbooks, one recent Guantanamo Bay guest, Erlinda Gaskill “My family was one of the lucky ones because my dad was able to experienced this historical event first-hand. come home to say goodbye. Most families were not that fortunate,” Erlinda lived on board Naval Station (NS) Guantanamo Bay from said Erlinda. “The instructions they gave to my mom were to pack 1956 to 1958 and then again from 1961 to 1963 while her father one suitcase, tie the dog up in the front yard, leave the house key on served as a Steward’s Mate (Culinary Specialist) to various key leaders the kitchen table and sit outside and wait for the bus.” such as Admiral Cooper, Admiral Ellis and others. After waiting a couple hours, the bus arrived and took Erlinda and “The first time we lived here Cuba was under the rule of Batista her family to the pier where four Navy ships were waiting to load and I can remember at least once a month my family and I would everyone up. Erlinda and her family loaded on board the USS Upshur take picnic lunches to Guantanamo City, Caimanera and other places and began the four day voyage to Norfolk, VA. in Cuba,” said Gaskill. “When we came back the second time Cuba “The most surreal part of the entire experience was hearing President was under the Kennedy over the leadership of ships loudspeaker Castro so things that first night,” were much said Erlinda. different on “Hearing his voice base.” was completely Although she unreal. He could was no longer not give a lot of able to go into detail but he tried Cuba, she has to explain what very special was happening and unique and why we had to memories as leave.” a young girl Upon arriving in living on the Norfolk, Erlinda base. and her family Pictured above is an aerial shot of the downtown area of Guantanamo Bay. The picture was taken in 1961. “If I wasn’t were shuttled to in school, I was Little Creek where outside. I spent a lot of time at the Villamar pool (which was located they met up with family members. on the hillside by the dog park), sliding down hills on cardboard and “At the time everything happened, I had no idea how bad the just exploring all over the base,” she said. “It was so safe here. The situation really was,” she said. “However, when I learned about it later only rule my dad had was to be home at lunch, dinner and then I was shocked. We knew it was a significant incident but we didn’t before dark.” know what an international incident it had the potential to be.” She also remembers meeting various celebrities who were brought Erlinda and her family returned to the base three months after being here as part of the USO Bob Hope tour. Celebrities included Zsa Zsa evacuated finishing out her father’s tour. Her visit to the base two Gabor, Les Brown and Anita Bryant. weeks ago was the first time she returned in over 50 years. On Oct. 22, 1962, the freedom that Erlinda so freely enjoyed on “The base has changed a lot from what I remember. We used to the base came to an abrupt end. She said she remembers going to have nine pools here, a skating ring, and even a little zoo. I even school that morning just like normal but when the principal made an remember ships coming from Guatemala to sell fresh fruit and announcement on the loudspeaker she knew something was wrong. vegetables,” said Erlinda. “One thing that hasn’t changed is the streets. “The only thing that was a little different that morning was the The streets are EXACTLY the same. I could find my way around children from Leeward were not there, but it was not alarming because blindfolded.” if the seas were bad sometimes the ferry did not bring them across. Erlinda currently resides in Virginia Beach, VA with her husband The first thing that was a little alarming was when the principal came Harold who is a retired Chief Builder (BUC). on and told us to pack and lock everything up and make sure the
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