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Chief Petty Officers Remember Fallen Hero
Senior Chief Master-At-Arms (ret.) Marc Owins pays tribute to Chief Axel Sundquist during a patio dedication ceremony, Sept. 13. MCC Keith Bryska Gazette Editor
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aval Station (NS) Guantanamo Bay Chiefs paid tribute to Medal of Honor recipient, Chief Axel Leohard Sundquist, during a patio dedication ceremony, Sept. 13. Sundquist was a Chief Carpenter’s Mate serving in the United States Navy during the SpanishAmerican War who received the Medal of Honor for bravery. Sundquist was born May 26, 1867 in Furland (Finland), Russia but later immigrated to the United States. When he entered the Navy, he was sent to fight in the Spanish-American War aboard the U.S.S. Marblehead as a Chief Carpenter’s Mate. He died December 22, 1910 and is buried in Braman Cemetery Newport, Rhode Island. Guest speaker Senior Chief Master-At-Arms (ret.) Marc Owins said he was honored to be the guest speaker. “Thanks to the group effort of the CPO Heritage Committee led by Chief Master-At-Arms Al Mercer and Chief Postal Clerk (ret.) Rich Vargas who initially put up his own money to buy the $800 Sundquist Plaque we were able to get this project started,” said Owins. “Chief Builder Anthony Thibodaux provided the paint, expertise and leadership to actually get the Sundquist patio painted with the help of the newly pinned Chiefs and the plaque ultimately mounted.” Chief Aviation Structural Mechanic Chris Rice who served as the Master of Ceremony believes that this was long overdue and believes it was an honor as well to show tribute to Sundquist. “Chief Sundquist was in my opinion a hero; he was responsible for disabling 27 mines in a two day period during a time when we did
not have mechanical means to do so. I can’t even imagine how difficult and dangerous a task that was,” said Rice. “I am sure that no one serving today will ever truly understand what he accomplished.” Owins also believes that there is a rich heritage of heroes in Guantanamo Bay that have been forgotten and would like us to take time and remember all that they have done. “I would say there has been a great deal of rich GTMO-related Navy and Marine Corps history since we first landed at Fisherman’s Point over 115 years ago in 1898. Unfortunately, most of those historical memories have been lost, due to our poor job of recording and infrequently sharing these events with the public,” said Owins. “For example, six men earned the Medal of Honor here in GTMO during the Spanish-American War; two Marines and four Sailors. Only one has a GTMO building named after him (The Morin Center), but it is more commonly known simply as the Radio Station.” Navy Chiefs understand that their heritage is important to remember, not only the accomplishment Chiefs have contributed, but the accomplishment from all Sailors past and present. Rice believes this is something that he learned this year while going through Phase II of CPO 365. “I learned that the Chiefs mess does not only include active and retired Chiefs but all Sailors who have come before us no matter how long ago they served,” said Rice. “Another thing that I learned is that we have to honor our fellow Chiefs so that we can keep their legacy going and keep our Chiefs mess strong.”
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NS Guantanamo Bay Commanding Officer, Capt. J.R. Nettleton congratulates MA2 Green on his selection as Sailor of the Week.
■Job/Department: Assistant ATO/Security ■Age: 28 ■Hometown: Marshall, Indiana ■Favorite TV Show: Sons of Anarchy ■Favorite Movie: The Godfather ■Favorite GTMO Restaurant: Gold Hill Galley ■Favorite Hobby: Traveling ■Greatest Accomplishment: Talking my wife into marrying me ■How Has The Navy Improved Their Life: Helped me grow up and become financially stable. ■Sailor of the Week Because: Received BZ from two different departments this week regarding his outstanding customer service and attention to detail regarding APACS requests and ISOPREPs. Prepared Antiterrorism plan and supporting documents for next week’s IPAC/HHQ vulnerability assessment
MA2 JACOB GREEN
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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
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aval Station (NS) Guantanamo Bay’s Religious Ministries program hosted world renowned apologist, Dr. Ravi Zacharias, Sept. 17. The primary mission of Zacharias’s International Ministries group is to reach and challenge those who shape the ideas of a culture with the credibility of the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Distinctive in its strong evangelistic and apologetic foundation, his ministry is intended to touch both the heart and the intellect of the thinkers and influencers of society through his visionary leadership. Zacharias discussed secularization, pluralization and privatization and the how he believes they are destroying the moral and spiritual foundation of today’s society. “I believe a convergence of many factors has taken place. Much of the education in the 1960’s came unhinged from any moral absolutes and ethical values,” said Zacharias. “We have seen this happening the last 40 years. There have been many voices alerting us to this. But more than just a philosophy took over; a mood took over.” He continued to describe each topic in detail with examples of each.
“First, secularization held that religious ideas, institutions and interpretations have lost their social significance. People like the idea of a secular society and government but in terms of moral values and ethics, they never checked into the internal assumptions of secularization that made it wide open to almost any view on any subject,” said Zacharias. “Moods of secularization ultimately led to society’s loss of shame.” He then talked about pluralization and how it makes all moral choices relative with no point of reference to right and wrong resulting in the death of reason. Lastly he addressed the topic of privatization and described it as an accommodation to the religiously minded. “These three moods, secularization, pluralization and privatization brought about loss of shame, loss of reason and loss of meaning. How was this authoritatively pontificated in the social strain? This is when philosophy stepped in, the moralizers against morality came in and political correctness came in. These gave society some parameters that allowed it to expel the moralizing from outside the secular realm,” said Zacharias. “As a result, everything became pragmatic. Philosophers and naturalists stepped in. In this new century, we have lost all definitions of what it means to be human, and what sexuality, life and the home are all about. We are on the high seas, battling the storms of conflicting worldviews without a compass.” The evening wrapped up with a question and answer session and a plaque presentation to Zacharias to show the base’s appreciation for his support and generosity.
Guantanamo Bay Welcomes Newest Addition
Guantanamo Bay welcomes its newest addition, Jesse Michael Dierlam. Jesse, son of Matthew and Leslie Dierlam, was born Sept 11, weighing 6lbs., 12oz and 20 1/2 inches long. He has one older sister, Leah. Photo provided by Matthew Dierlam.
Chief’s Pinning By MCSN Jason Bawgus
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ix Sailors made the transition to the rank of Chief Petty Officer during a ceremony held on Naval Station (NS)Guantanamo Bay, Sept. 14. While many think this journey was only six weeks long, their journey really began the day they joined the Navy. 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. Although this was the first year under the new name of CPO 365 NS Guantanamo Bay Command Master Chief Ross Cramer believes that we have always been training our Sailors throughout the year and this year is no different. “I am truly amazed at how much the new Chiefs learned this year; we challenged them with intense physical training, professional development, crisis and time management and developing both junior and seniors alike. Some of the training was not the conventional training, but was nonetheless an invaluable tool,” said Cramer. “I am a true believer in the CPO 365 training process. This year’s new Chiefs were operating at a higher professional level which really made the seasoned Chiefs up the level required to train them.” The new Chiefs were made up of Sailors from NS Guantanamo Bay and Joint Task Force and according to Chief Boatswains Mate Bob Didier as the group came together they learned how to work as a team while facing challenging obstacles. “Going through the season I learned to take charge, be prideful and most of all to be humble with it all. I learned that
not one person has the answers for everything, and there isn’t such a thing as a “stupid question.” If you don’t know just ask someone,” said Didier. “You will become more knowledgeable. Knowledge is good but its only part of it. I understand that with time will come more knowledge.” Chief Master-At-Arms Jessica Brown also believed that the Phase II process was very humbling and educational. “It is something I will remember and cherish for the rest of my life. The guidance, the instruction, and the leadership bestowed upon the other Chief Selects and myself changed our lives tremendously,” said Brown. At the end of the day when these Chiefs return to work and walk in with their new khakis on they will learn that the uniform they are wearing is not about them, it’s about their Sailors. The anchors on their uniform does not give them entitlements they give them responsibility. “The moment of our pinning was one of the happiest moments of my life,” said Dider. “I felt very proud of what we had accomplished but at the same time the humility hit me also, looking into the crowd and seeing the amount of support that we had from the junior sailors made me feel the responsibility we have to groom them into the future of our Navy.” 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 120 years and solidified through the hard work and success from the thousands that have worn these anchors before them. “I feel this new group of Chiefs is now truly starting their learning process, a process that never stops. We learn everyday if we chose too, and when we no longer think we need to learn it is time to retire,” said Cramer. “I also feel the new Chiefs will be able to carry their Anchor, no matter how heavy it may get! HOOYAH Navy Chief Navy Pride!”
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COMMANDER NAVY REGION SOUTHEAST 2013 Navy Suicide Prevention Month PROCLAMATION
WHEREAS, Nationally, suicide is one of the most disruptive and tragic events a family and community can experience. Annually, more than 30,000 lives are lost. It is estimated that for every suicide, there are 8-25 attempted suicides; and WHEREAS, It is estimated that 4.73 million people in the United States are survivors of suicide (those who have lost a loved one to suicide); and WHEREAS, Suicide is the 10th leading cause of all deaths in the United States and the 3rd leading cause of deaths among individuals between the ages of 15 to 24; and WHEREAS, The President and Congress have declared suicide prevention a national priority and support the execution of prevention strategies based on the United States Surgeon General’s Call to Action to Prevent Suicide; and WHEREAS, Public awareness is the key to preventing further suffering and loss of life. The risk for human selfdestruction can be reduced through awareness, education, referrals, and treatment; and WHEREAS, In the military community, suicide has been the 2nd or 3rd leading cause of death for the last decade. The Department of Defense (DoD) and Department of the Navy (DoN) take the issue of suicide very seriously and are actively working to reduce the number of suicides. Many programs and services have been implemented to help service members and their families cope with everyday stressors and the stressors that are unique to military life. The new OPNAV N17 21st
Century Sailor communications campaign “NavyTHRIVE” encourages Sailors, commands, families and civilians to empower themselves by taking personal responsibility for their health, wellness, and growth—the next step in building resilience. WHEREAS, Each September, the DoD and DoN recognize Suicide Prevention Month. The theme of the 2013 Navy’s Suicide Prevention Month observance is “Thrive in Your Community.” Suicide prevention goes beyond training people to recognize risk factors, warning signs, or what to do in a crisis. We may not realize it, but suicide prevention happens every day when we do something kind for someone who did not expect it, or just take the time to actually listen to someone when we ask how they are doing. It is a hard thing to quantify exactly how many lives we impact. But the one fact we can count on is that the little things we do mean something big to someone else. When we help others, we help ourselves and we also help in rebuilding a renewed sense of purpose and community; and WHEREAS, This year’s Suicide Prevention Month theme underscores the importance of taking action as individuals to grow and recognize the impact of stressors in our day-to-day lives and how to develop protective factors against stress and suicide. It is also important for everyone in the Navy Community, not just Suicide Prevention Coordinators and Leaders, to talk about stress and suicide. Facilitating open, proactive, and supportive conversations encourage our shipmates to speak-up when experiencing stress, and to feel comfortable and secure doing so. Openly discussing the subject of suicide promotes help-seeking behavior; and WHEREAS, EVERY LIFE COUNTS! THE NAVY ENCOURAGES INDIVIDUALS TO “ACT” to take personal action to grow and thrive in the face of challenging circumstances. The ability to thrive is the next step in building resilience, thereby solidifying the relationship between personal responsibility and supportive communities.
Now, therefore, be it resolved that I, Rear Admiral R. L. Williamson, Commander Navy Region Southeast, do hereby proclaim September 2013 as NAVY SUICIDE PREVENTION MONTH IN THE SOUTHEAST REGION and encourage commands, Sailors, Marines, civilian, and contractor employees and their families to “ACT” to help prevent suicide in the Navy community.
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2013 GTMO CUSTOMER APPRECIATION WEEKEND SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
Saturday, September 28 0700 – 5K race starts at NEX 0815 – 5K race awards 0900 – NEX opens 0930 – Customer T-shirt giveaway start 1000 – NEX Gift Card giveaways start 1000 – 1100 – John Taglieri performs in atrium 1100 – 1200 – Headphone Disco DJ performs in atrium 1100 – 1200 – Band and Chefs autograph session 1130 – 1300 – Community Lunch sale/BBQ cook off 1200- 1300 – Magician Justin Tillman performs at NEX Atrium 1300-1400 – Medal of Honor recipients autograph session 1400-1500 – Vans, Magician and John Taglieri autograph session 1600 – 1630 – Humvee pull sign up 1600 – Ombudsman recognition 1615 – 1st Grand Prize Trip to Las Vegas drawn 1630 – 2nd Grand Prize trip to New York drawn
SUNDAY Sept. 23 8 p.m.: We’re The Millers
1700 – 1800 – Humvee pull competition
MONDAY Sept. 24 8 p.m.: The Smurfs 2 (LS)
2030 – 2130 – Magician Justin Willman performs at Windjammer
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Sept. 25 129 min.
Sept. 26 109 min.
THURSDAY Sept. 27 8 p.m.: Ace Ventura: When Nature Calls (NEW) PG13
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1830 – 2000 – Vans BMX team performs at Cooper Field/Skate Park
2130 – 2300 – Crisis Band performs at Windjammer
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NGIS and Navy Lodge Celebrate International Hospitality Week Naval Station Public Affairs
NGIS and the Navy Lodge celebrated International Hospitality Week, Sept. 16-20. To kick off the event both NGIS and the Navy Lodge competed in a friendly linen folding competition to test the staff’s creativity and skills. Taking first place was Aleli Delumen for her designs of a snail and elephants. Second place went to Stacey Powell for her design of swans in a honeymoon atmosphere.
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