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Feds Feed Families Campaign Huge Success
Naval Station Guantanamo Bay Executive Officer Cmdr. Colin Caswell accepts a check from Mr. Thomas George for the Feds Feed Families campaign. Various base organizations helped raise $7380.88 for those affected by the Oklahoma tornados. MCSN Jason Bawgus Photo Journalist
Various organizations from Naval Station (NS) Guantanamo Bay raised $7380.88 for the Feds Feed Families organization, June 1 to Aug. 28. Contributing groups included the Naval Station Junior Enlisted Association, the First Class Petty Officers Association (FCPOA), Girl Scout Service Unit 085 and the Boy Scout Troop 435, Chief Petty Officer Association and the USNH Junior Enlisted Association. “It is really amazing to see how much money everyone raised on base,” said Petty Officer 3rd Class Ian Browder. “I volunteered with the Naval Station JEA and it was really an honor to be a part of such a special event.” Several chapel congregations donated money as well as the Radio GTMO’s Morale Welfare and Recreation. “It is really amazing such a small community can have such a massive impact,” said Thomas George, the Director of Religious Education. “The generosity of the GTMO community is directly helping hungry kids,
families, veterans, elderly, homeless and other Americans back home.” In addition to the $7380.88 raised by the GTMO community, the Regional Food Bank (RFB) of Oklahoma announced a match offer, so the $7380.88 raised in GTMO will be matched dollar for dollar by corporate donors including the Boeing Company, Kia Motors America, Top of the World and an Oklahoma City family. “We are so thankful for the generosity of the NAVSTA GTMO community. The donation will directly impact hungry families immediately,” said Angie Gaines, Director of Marketing and communications for the RFB of Oklahoma. “Over 6,300 households were adversely affected by the tornadoes of May 2013 and several thousand families are still receiving food on a weekly basis.” The Monetary donation of $7380.88 is equivalent to 36,901 pounds of food.
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NS Guantanamo Bay Commanding Officer, Capt. J.R. Nettleton congratulates CE2 Caballero on his selection as Sailor of the Week.
■Job/Department: Cable Shop Tech ■Age: 28 ■Hometown: Dinuba, CA ■Favorite Musician: Jimi Hendrix ■Favorite GTMO Restaurant: Jerk House ■Favorite Hobby: Weightlifting, Running, Diving ■Greatest Accomplishment: Raising my daughter on my own for the past year and a half ■How Has The Navy Improved Their Life: The Navy has given me the opportunity to serve my country, meet new people, and network for future job opportunities ■Sailor of the Week Because: CE2 Caballero was selected for his work on the installation of over a mile of fiber Optic cable for the fence line camera system and his quick response and reporting of a small fire on Marine hill that, due to his efforts, was quickly extinguished before it had a chance to get our of control.
CE 2 ADAM CABALLERO
VOL. 70 • NO.31
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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WATER NOTIFICATION Tests Showed Coliform Bacteria in Isolated Sink Faucet Our water system recently violated a drinking water standard. Although this incident was not an emergency, as base residents, you have a right to know what happened and what we did to correct this situation. We will always inform the GTMO community of all issues with the water system regardless of significance. During routine sampling a single sink faucet at the Seaside Galley tested positive for coliform bacteria on 8/22/2013. This sink was immediately taken out of service. Repeat sampling was performed on that sink on 8/23/2013 and found to be positive again. We isolated the problem to an 18 inch section of pipe that was removed and replaced. Three samples were taken after the repair and all were negative for coliform bacteria.
What impact does this have on the community?
This is not an emergency. If it had been you would have been notified within 24 hours. Total coliform bacteria are generally not harmful themselves. Coliforms are bacteria which are naturally present in the environment and are used as an indicator
that other, potentially-harmful, bacteria may be present. Coliforms were found in more samples than allowed and this was a warning of potential problems.* Usually, coliforms are a sign that there could be a problem with the system’s treatment or distribution system (pipes). Whenever we detect coliform bacteria in any sample, we do follow-up testing to see if other bacteria of greater concern, such as fecal coliform or E. coli, are present. We did not find any of these bacteria in our testing.
What should I do?
You do not need to boil your water or take other corrective actions. However, if you have specific health concerns, consult your doctor. General guidelines on ways to lessen the risk of infection by microbes are available from EPA’s Safe Drinking Water Hotline at 1-800-426-4791.
What is being done?
Further testing shows that this problem has been resolved with the replacement of the pipe. For more information, please contact LT Cutter, Environmental Health Officer at 72087
Chaplain’s
Corner
LT Baron Miller NS Guantanamo Bay
“Chief Musings” Wow, it’s finally here! For five men and one female on this base Monday marks the final week of Phase 2 of CPO 365—the making of a Navy Chief. Now I’ve never been a Chief, but I can tell you I respect the heck out of them. I was promoted to Lieutenant in the Chief ’s Mess in Afghanistan and the only coins I’ve ever intentionally sought where those of Navy Chiefs. As a young Officer in the Navy, it’s the Chief who I often go to for answers to a tough leadership dilemma or for guidance on procedure and policy issues. As it was explained to me: Officers may run the Navy but it’s Chiefs who make the Navy run. In terms of deck-plate leadership, I’ve seen Chiefs forgo hot chow in combat zones so their junior sailors can have it instead. I’ve listened to sailors tell me their Chief is like
a surrogate father or mother to them, fulfilling a needed mentor role that they otherwise wouldn’t have had. I’ve even seen Chief ’s weep over the poor decisions their sailors have made, revealing their humanity beneath their professional veneer. For the Chief, the khaki never comes off; they’re always on duty, always teaching, always leading. The fact that this base will have six new Chiefs by this time next week is no small feat. And yet, for the new Chief, the real test still lies ahead. It’s not if but when they will stumble and my prayer is that they’ll always get back up for that is the kind of Chief our Navy needs. Chaplain Baron Miller
Region Southeast Holds Change of Command Ceremony By MC1 (SW) Greg Johnson
Navy Region Southeast Public Affairs
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ommander, Navy Region Southeast (CNRSE) held a change of command ceremony aboard Naval Air Station Jacksonville, Aug. 29. During the ceremony, Rear Adm. Rick Williamson relieved Rear Adm. John C. “Jack” Scorby, Jr., as the region’s commander. “I can now attest first hand that the flawless reputation this region enjoys around the fleet is extremely well deserved,” Williamson said. “I am amazed not only at the quality of programs at our installations, but also the sheer magnitude of Sailors and families you serve throughout the region. I’m sure it will be an honor and a privilege to work with each of you over the next couple years.” Williamson is a Jacksonville native and a 1985 graduate of the United States Naval Academy, where he earned a bachelor’s in computer science. He also holds a master’s in business administration from the Naval Post Graduate School and is a graduate of the Armed Forces Staff College. Williamson reported to CNRSE from his previous assignment as Commander, Navy Region Midwest. Vice Adm. William D. French, Commander, Naval Installations Command, was guest speaker at the ceremony. “Rear Adm. Williamson is an outstanding naval officer
with significant operational experience as a surface warfare officer,” Vice Adm. French said during his remarks. “I know he’s excited to be back home in Jacksonville (Florida) and ready for the great challenges and rewards that this region offers.” Scorby, who was awarded the Legion of Merit during the ceremony, had commanded CNRSE since August 2011. Under his leadership, installations throughout the region made significant reductions in energy costs through an active regional energy council that exceeded the fiscal year 2013 energy usage reduction goal of 24 percent. He was also instrumental in the Navy’s pursuit of compatible landuse strategies, which included the Navy’s installation wind turbine impact analysis study that developed a nationally supported legislative outreach effort and ensured safer air operation areas and mutual co-existence. “At the end of the day, it’s been one team, military and civilian, and you proved it day after day,” Scorby said. “The personal award that I received today belongs to all of you and I will think of each and every one of you each time I pin it on.” Scorby will assume command of Navy Region Europe, Africa, Southwest Asia in October.
Vice Adm. William D. French speaks as Rear Adm. John C. Scorby Jr. (left) and Rear Adm. Rick Williamson listen during the Navy Region Southeast change of command ceremony on board Naval Air Station Jacksonville. During the ceremony, Williamson accepted command from Scorby, who will report as Commander, Navy Region Europe, Africa and Southwest Asia in October.
Rear Adm. John C. Scorby Jr. speaks during the Navy Region Southeast change of command ceremony. Scorby, will report as Commander, Navy Region Europe, Africa and Southwest Asia in October.
Rear Adm. Rick Williamson, Commander, Navy Region Southeast, speaks during the Navy Region Southeast change of command ceremony on board Naval Air Station Jacksonville.
Congressman Ander Crenshaw speaks during the Navy Region Southeast change of command ceremony on board Naval Air Station Jacksonville. During the ceremony, Rear Adm. Rick Williamson accepted command from Rear Adm. John C. Scorby Jr., who will report as Commander, Navy Region Europe, Africa and Southwest Asia in October.
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The History Behind the Name... NAVSTA Public Affairs
The base gym was named after Equipment Operator Third Class George J. Denich, who died April 10, 1963, in a bulldozer accident on what is now known as Denich Hill. Denich was using a bulldozer to help prepare defensive positions for the Marines on a hill above what is now known as Camp 6. As it sometimes happens when working with large equipment on a steep slope, the dozer overturned, and Denich was killed. His family later attended a ceremony naming the hill in his honor, and they placed a plaque at the base to remind everyone of his sacrifice. Twenty years after his death after another generation of Seabees built the base gym in memory of Denich. The following article was taken out of the “GITMO REVIEW” from, June 30, 1963.
GTMO SHOPPER
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VEHICLES 1994 Ford Escort,A/C great condition. Call Mrs Hutton (H) 75664 or (W) 72117 1999 Nissan Quest SE van, Located at NEX for viewing, $3500 call Carl at 77024 1994 Toyota Previa $1800 OBO call Maria at 74300 2001 Chrisler Mini Van, great condition 109500 miles, A/C runs great. $6500 OBO callmike at 78464 or email mukhlis58@ yahoo.com 1997 Jeep Cherokee 63,000. $4200 OBO. call mike at 79514 or 2024
HOUSEHOLD GOODS Wooden Baby Crib w/ mattress, good condition $120, Baby carrying backpack $100, Dining room table w chairs and chair covers $300 Glass top rectangular dining table, with 4 chairs $200, round corner table $10, small computer desk $15, 2 fishing poles $30 both-$20 each, HP all-in-one printer $50, Weber round charcoal grill $10 call Samet at 3715 or 78459 Full bedroom set with mattress $450, Set Recliner couch with recliner chair $ 80, Blue couch $ 40, Set Rocking chair with rocking footstool $30, JVC big box flatscreen $ 40, Outdoors patio set $ 80, Call Emil @ 77407 home or 84784 cell
OUTDOOR REC 26’ Bayline deck boat new radio and speakers, fish finder 10K call Josh 75590 Slightly used Full Shell Helmet, BILT 3/4 Shell Helmet, 1/2 Shell Helmet, Vega Safety Vest and Gloves $75 for all or buy individually. Call 84419 or 78717 16.5’ Carolina Skiff, 90HP. Garmin GPS map 441S. $3400 call Lisa at 77168
ELECTRONICS GE Digital camera. in good condition comes with disc, travel case. $50 OBO call Sheila at 75749 6” star band internet dish $500 Neg. email skilbert_1981@yahoo. com or call Mark 75849 6” Satellite LMD Cable Direct TV or Dish, $500, Call Kitty 77517 42” Sony LED Flatscreen $400 and 32” Sony LED flatscreen $200 call Rachel 78255 or 77793 4 foot Satellite dish with LNB for direct TV. Includes multi switch box for multiple lines. $400 Steve -H-75890 C- 84130
YARD SALES Granadillo point 4B Saturday Sep. 7 everything must go, no early birds 0930-1230 MS116 Sept 7, 0800-1100
MISC. 16 Ball/Evening Dresses from $10 to $50, sizes from small to large, call Sheila 75749 Brand New Running Shoes Nevados-Boomerang-11-low Chocolate/Size 11.5, Price $45.00, Please call 78742 and leave a message.
9/11 Ceremony
The Naval Station Chapel is coordinating a 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony. The event will take place next Wednesday, September 11th at 0900 at the base chapel. Please come out to pay tribute to those who were affected by the events of 9/11. It’s important that we take a minute to remember the lives lost, and to remember that the liberties we have in this country are not without a price.
center. There are items in the Main Store that are DECA and Retail. For example: Chips, milk, eggs, meat and produce (just to name a few) are DECA. However, TVs, computers, t-shirts, shoes, tools and small appliances are retail. You may being asking yourself, “what’s the difference between NEX Retail and DECA”? Well, DECA or the commissary is a Cost Plus Business. Meaning they sell all of their goods at a cost plus 5% surcharge for all of their goods. Retail merchandise is sold as retail. All of the Mini-marts, Leeward, Marine Hill, TK and Camp America are all retail stores. They sell everything in their store at retail prices. Retail prices on chips are higher than the DECA prices at the Main Store.
Q. The new Splash Park is a great place for children to enjoy a good, cool wet down on these hot GTMO days. Unfortunately, MWR’s “no shoes” policy is causing the soles of children’s feet to quickly become chaffed and bruised, due to the effect of bare skin constantly rubbing and pounding on the Splash Park’s wet rubber surface. Please ask MWR to reconsider its “no shoes” policy, and begin allowing rubber soled flip-flops and water shoes to be worn by the young patrons of the Splash Park. Thank you for your attention and consideration. A. Provided by the MWR Director: Thank you for your suggestion! I have consulted with my managers and with the Splash Pad manufacturer. From next week forward (as soon as we can update our signage and train our lifeguards) we will allow rubber soled water shoes such as keens, water shoes that do not flop or crocs – however we will NOT allow flip flops due to the safety/trip hazard.
Quality of Life
Q. There has been some questions concerning the various prices at different NEX facilities. For instance, a bag of Doritos at the Leeward Side and Marine Site Nex is $3.49 a bag, but come back to Windward side NEX facility it is $2.09. If these two facilities are under the NEX umbrella, shouldn’t they have the same pricing market or is the transportation fees from Windward side to Leeward Side that high? I believe that unless the facility is under a private entity the pricing should be the same. Thank you A. Provided by the Navy Exchange Store Manager: Thanks for your inquiry. What you may or may not understand is that the Main Store on Windward is a NEXMART. There are only 6 locations like it in the world. What makes a NEXMART unique is that it a Retail/DECA (Commissary) “all -in-one stop and shop”
Local 24/7 Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Program Contact #:
84578
Your Installation Sexual Assault Response Coordinator’s Contact #:
84577
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MOVIES DOWNTOWN LYCEUM
FRIDAY Sept. 6 8 p.m.: Percy Jackson (NEW) R
10 p.m.: Red 2 PG13
106 min.
116 min.
SATURDAY Sept. 7 8 p.m.: We’re the Millers R
10 p.m.: 2 Guns R
SUNDAY 8 p.m.: Planes Pg
109 min.
109 min.
Sept. 8 80 min.
MONDAY Sept. 9 8 p.m.: R.I.P.D PG13
96 min.
TUESDAY Sept. 10 8 p.m.: Turbo (LS) PG 96 min. WEDNESDAY Sept. 11 8 p.m.: The Conjuring (LS) R
THURSDAY 8 p.m.: Smurfs 2 PG
112 min.
Sept. 12 105 min.
CALL THE MOVIE HOTLINE @ 4880
MWR Hosts 10 Miler Photos provided Maria Blanchard
10 MILE RUN – FEMALE
10 MILE RUN – MALE
1st JOSHUA NEVES 1:07:03 1st MERRISA ALCALA 1:20:58 2nd CHRISTY MONTANANA-LEE 1:31:48 2nd CASEY GORE 1:13:53 3rd CARLOS RILEY 1:16:59 3rd JANET HUNT 1:34:13
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