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CHINFO 2000 9U4#(4#4s0~4~j Merit Award Winner Gaze Vol.58 No.44 Friday, November 9,2001 BMEES ISo Long McInerney Worship Service Rescheduled Catholic worship service this Saturday has been changed from 5:30pm to 4pm due to the Marine Corps Ball. FMI call 4431/5350. School Photos School photos are scheduled for Wednesday, USS McInerney (FFG 8) arrivedfor supplies and shelter from Hurricane Michelle ' Nov. 14 at the High School, Thursday, Nov. heavy weather and was a welcome sightfor Sailors here. Over the years, fewer Navy 15 at the Elementary School and make-up ships spend time in GTMO and we become more accustomed to seeing Coast Guard photos as needed at both schools on Friday, vessels at our piers. Although their stay was short, we know that McInerney will pass Nov. 16. Advance payment is required. FMI the word: GTMO s still a great place to visit! call 2207/3500. Candlelight Champagne Basewide Beautification Scheduled Supper on Deer Pt. By Trish Loop, Public Works and trucks staged at that location for trash Tickets for the December 2 Candlelight Environmental Department Manager turn in. Champagne Supper on Deer Point are going On 16 November, a base-wide cleanup will Plans are as follows: Saturday on sale at the NEX Atrium get underway at GTMO involving all hands, 0730-0800 -Activity Rep will check in at 10 from 10am-noon. Tickets are November all departments, activities, tenant commands the Command Post (Jerk House) $20 for E-7 and above, Officers and and contractors. 0800-1200 - Activities pick up trash at Civilians, and $10 for E-6 and below. Only areas. 65 tickets are available and there is a limit of Areas are currently being assigned to the assigned four tickets per individual purchaser. This each activity. COMNAVBASEGTMO INST 1200-1300 - Turn in trash at the event is a progressive dinner along Deer 11000.2, Base Cleanliness and Appearance Command Post (Jerk House) Point that includes Hors d' Ouvres and Standards, is being updated to reflect these 1300-1500 - Enjoy burgers/hotdogs and salad at the first homes with dinner, dessert new assignments. drinks ($0.50/ea) at the Command Post Capt. and Mrs. Buehn's and entertainment at On 16 Nov 01, PWD will establish a 1500 - Dismissed home on the Point. Proceeds from the event command post at the Jerk House. Activities The base-wide cleanup is being held to benefit the GTMO Red Cross programs. will pick up trash bags and turn in trash at celebrate America Recycles Day and to kick on page 5) (Continued this location. There will be extra dumpsters (Continued on page 8) I GAZETTE U.S. Naval Base Veteran's Day Message: Guantanamo Bay, Cuba From the Chairman, Joint Chiefs of Staff This Veterans Day is an especially solemn occasion as we pay tribute to not only those who served, who fought, and who died for this great Nation in wars past, but also to the new veterans of the ongoing war against terrorism. Commander, Naval Base CAPT Robert A. Buehn Soldiers, sailors, airmen, Marines, and Coast Guardsmen from both the active and reserve components all have a vital role defending the homeland as well as rooting out terrorists at Chief Staff Officer CDR Michae Fair home and abroad. This first war of the 21st century is unlike any of the wars fought in the 20th century, but our goals in this conflict are consistent with what we have fought for throughout our Command Master Chief history. We seek to CM;1DMC(AV''SW) Ellen M. Mustain defend America against all forms of threat and tyranny. And we will win - decisively - so that Public Affairs Officer future generations may enjoy peace and prosperity without the fear of terrorist attacks on American JOC Richard Evans soil. This newspaper is an and reflect on the great sacrifices made by our authorized As we pursue victory, it is fitting to pause publication for members of predecessors. Today marks the 80th anniversary of the first interment of one of our fallen comrades, the military service stationed overseas. Its "an American soldier known but to God," in the Tomb of the Unknowns at Arlington National contents do not necessarily Cemetery. It remains our duty to ensure that his sacrifice and the sacrifice of all Americans who reflect the official views of the U.S. Government, the have offered up their lives Department of Defense or in the cause of freedom and liberty, to include those who perished on Sept. 11, 2001, were not the U.S. Navy and do not imply endorsement thereof. given in vain. The Joint Chiefs of Staff and I join our countrymen in paying homage to you, our veterans, for all Phone: 4502, 4819 Fax: 5279 Voicemail: 4520 that you have done and continue to do in the service of your country. You and those who came E-mail: [email protected] before you vanquished determined foes, liberated oppressed peoples, and secured our cherished GAZETTE On-line: freedoms. You have made a positive difference forAmerica and the rest of the world. Our young www.nsgtmo.navy.mil men and women who serve today continue to build upon that just and honorable tradition. RICHARD B. MYERS Energy Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Conservation Want home news The Guantanamo Bay Gazette Keep your car or special truck well-tuned. home delivery? is preparing an online A well-tuned edition on the 2001 vehicle uses less We can deliver! Guantanamo Bay Navy fuel and Birthday Ball. If you have a releases less photo or photos that you pollution into the would like to contribute to atmosphere. this edition, please contact Onine E ditioni JOC Ric Evans at 4502 or email the Gazette office at Water Pick up your online Gazette emithGateofcet Conservation at www.nsgtmo.navy.mil [email protected]. NOVEMBER TIDAL DATA Oct 29 - Nov 4 Total Used: 5,429,691,0 DATE TIME LEVEL TIME LEVEL TIME LEVEL TIME LEVEL Daily Avg: 775,670.1 10 0357 1.25 0949 0.40 1633 1.65 2301 0.41 11 0515 I A2 1106 0.45 1726 1.55 2342 027 Daily Goal. 700,000 12 0620 1.62 1224 0.47 1814 1.45 -.- --- We spent 310,064.13 13 (X)24 0.15 0720 1.79 1330 0.49 1902 1.35 OVER our goal last 14 0106 0.05 0814 1.93 1430 0.50 1950 125 week, I5 0148 -).01 003 2.01 1531 1.17 2033 i.i7 16 0231 4)002 0951 2.03 1625 0.55 2115 1.10 Paar 2 Priday Novemberr 9, 2001 GAZETTE Getting into Paintball-GTMO Style Craig Basel elimination. Once MWR Outdoor Recreation Director you're on the field, Sporting events in Guantanamo Bay are make yourself as social activities. Sports serve as a release small a target as you for both spectators and participants, possibly can. dissipating excess energies and tensions. In Crouch behind paintball, there is a fabric oftension, a pattern bunkers, fire, move of complex pressures that assists in this to another bunker process. In a healthy way, paintball puts the and fire again. players into highly emotional circumstances Watch the more forcing them to react, decide on an action, experienced players execute that action and lessen stress. After and learn from their a good day of paintball, stress is reduced, actions and teamwork is formed and genuine friendships mistakes. Listen to are developed. directions from Paintball is an extreme sport and is not teammates so you acceptable for everyone. Paintball is an know when to move adrenaline charged and exciting sport! or provide cover fire However, when you go paintballing, you for someone moving. Keep your eyes open other sport. If you are eliminated or your don't need to be afraid or ready to go into and watch for specific playing techniques team looses, keep your chin up, there will combat. Paintball is just plain fun! and strategies that you can develop into be another game for you to play! Being hit by a paintball really does not your own style. Remember that everybody The MWR Ground Zero Paintball Field hurt that much. If you're scared, you can has different playing styles. Some players sponsors many different wear thick or baggy clothing. You can wear are defensive, sitting back and waiting or tournaments, provides high tech rental and retail whatever you want to wear as long as it does staying behind one bunker, while others are equipment, and party options. We are here not prevent the ball from breaking upon very offensive, moving quickly around the to make your paintball experience an impact. Light padding over sensitive areas field, firing on the move and trying to gain enjoyable one! Remember the main reason is recommended and acceptable, but not the advantage. you're out there is to participate in an required. The only strict requirement is the Paintball is a team sport. During extreme sport, develop friendships, develop goggle system. Only approved paintball recreational play, teams are randomly picked teamwork and have fun! goggles are authorized for use and we do at the field. Focus on developing your team Play hard, play clean and most not deviate from this requirement. On your before the start of play by working together importantly enjoy yourself! Can you handle first outing, you will probably be anxious and developing strategies based on input the Rush? Call 23.45 or 2381 for more about getting hit but don't sweat it. Even from all the players.