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Photocopying of Military ID Cards Prohibited MC1(SW/AW) Monique K. Hilley
Commander, Navy Installations Command Public Affairs
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ommander, Navy Installations Command issued an announcement reminding all personnel that the photocopying of military identification cards and common access cards (CAC) is strictly prohibited, Nov. 1. There have been recent incidents reported of commercial establishments photocopying U.S. government identification to verify military affiliation or provide government rates for service. These incidents are a violation of Title 18, U.S. Code, Part I, Chapter 33, Section 701 and are punishable by fine and/or imprisonment. Although commercial establishments may request to see military/ government identification, they may not photocopy or duplicate it in any way. Many military personnel and commercial establishments are unaware of the prohibition and the reasons it exists, which results in this being a fairly common practice.
Because of the access the cards grant, criminal elements and terrorist organizations place obtaining U.S. government identifications at a premium when planning acts against the U.S. military. If a copied military or government identification fell into the wrong hands, it could spell disaster for the Armed Forces and the nation. Unfortunately, there are no safeguards in place to prevent a counterfeit military/government identification card from being produced based on a photocopy provided to a commercial establishment. For this reason, personnel are requested to remain vigilant in ensuring they do not allow anyone to photocopy their identification cards. CNIC recommends that all personnel, both military and civilian, provide a state drivers license or other form of photo identification to be photocopied when there is a request for such information by a commercial establishment.
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Kyle Spry n Job/department: NCTAMSLANT Base Communications Office n Age: 24 n Hometown: Las Vegas, NV n Quote: "Life has become immeasurably better since I have been forced to stop taking it seriously." n Hero: N/A n Favorite hobby: Fishing n Favorite book: The Broker
GTMO Girl Scouts Welcome New Members
n Favorite movie: Requiem for a Dream
MC2(SW/AW) Justin Ailes
n Favorite sports team: Anaheim Angels
Gazette Editor
The U.S. Girl Scouts of Naval Station (NS) Guantanamo Bay, Cuba celebrated the birth of Girl Scouts founder, Juliette Gordon Low (Oct. 31, 1860) at W.T. Sampson elementary, Oct. 27. The event was held to welcome new girls to the scouts, and returning scouts back to the organization, while honoring the historic birthday. “Joining girl scouts is fun and exciting,” said Overseas Committee Chair Francesca Dietz. “This event was a time of celebration, and welcoming new members to the Girl Scout family.” Thirty-three girls ranging from kindergarten to high school seniors are currently enrolled in NS Guantanamo Bay’s Girl Scout chapter.
“Our program helps teach young women about themselves and life skills they can use in the future,” said Dietz. “It helps to make them into independent adults by teaching financial and leadership skills. It helps to build self-esteem and to be a good citizen.”
n Greatest passion: N/A
n Favorite GTMO restaurant: Jerk House n Favorite musician: Jaco Pastorius n Favorite TV showw: Revelations n How the Navy has improved his life: The Navy gave me the opportunity to travel the world
NS Guantanamo Bay’s Girl Scouts celebrate Girl Scout founder, Juliette Gordon Low’s birthday during a welcoming ceremony at W.T. Sampson Elementary, Oct. 27.
n Sailor of the Week because: CE2 installed over 5000 feet of communications cable to repair, re-route, and install communication services to housing and JTF areas. His efforts ensured all affected areas were able to recieve and maintain phone and data communication services
S a f e t y D i d -Y a - K n o w
The Department of Defense has required the use of seatbelts while driving or as a passenger since the 1980’s. OPNAVINST 5100.12H states “Individuals must be aware of their personal responsibility in the Navy’s Traffic Safety Program”. The national average for seatbelt use is 82% according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Statistics show up to 74% of traffic fatalities occur at less than 25 MPH and less than 45 miles from home.
VOL. 68 • NO. 45 COMMANDING OFFICER EXECUTIVE OFFICER COMMAND MASTER CHIEF
G uantanamo B ay G azette CAPT. KIRK HIBBERT CMDR. WILLIAM RABCHENIA CMDCM (SW/AW/EXW) J.D. MCKINNEY, III
PUBLIC AFFAIRS OFFICER LEADING CHIEF PETTY OFFICER GAZETTE EDITOR PHOTOJOURNALIST
NAVAL STATION GUANTANAMO BAY, CUBA TERENCE PECK MCC(SW) BILL MESTA MC2(SW/AW) JUSTIN AILES MC2(SW/AW) JUSTIN AILES
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