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Vol. 64 No. 40 Friday, Oct. 19, 2007 GTMOGTMO residentsresidents celebratecelebrate 232232 yearsyears Story, photos by MC2 Kim Williams, NAVSTA Public Affairs he United reaching out to others in States Navy need," said Adm. Gary T celebrated its Roughead in his birthday 232nd birthday Oct. 13 message to the fleet. and Guantanamo Bay Secretary of the (GTMO) residents com- Navy Donald Winter memorated the event reflected on the ongoing with a celebration that sacrifice made by both evening at the Windjam- Sailors and civilians mer. working in the Navy on Servicemembers and a daily basis in his rec- DoD employees along ognition of the Navy's with their families birthday. packed the ballroom in "It is you, the Sailors their Class 'A' uniforms and civilians of our and Sunday's best to Navy, who shoulder the honor the sea service's burden and make the commissioning. sacrifices that have This year's theme made this success pos- was 'Honoring our sible. The U.S. Navy Legacy, the Sailor.' has an impact on the The Chief of Naval world that goes beyond Operations honored the what you may realize. special day by remem- From deterring aggres- bering the grassroots of sion to protecting sea the organization. lanes to projecting "From our humble power ashore to offer- beginning with six frig- ing humanitarian assis- ates more than 200 years tance to victims of natu- ago, we have become ral disasters, your work GTMO residents danced the night away at the 2007 Navy the most dominant and is vital to the security of Birthday Ball Oct. 13 at the Windjammer ballroom. influential naval force the United States. As Servicemembers from all five branches of the military came out ever to sail the world’s those who have volun- to honor the Navy's 232nd birthday with an evening of oceans. We ensure free- teered to serve, you put festivities including a social hour, dinner and dancing. dom of the seas, project on the uniform every- power in support of na- day and dedicate your vice and your sacrifice committee of volunteers community. tional interests and sup- lives to a noble cause. will continue to do comprised of Sailors "The highlights of the port allies and partners On this 232nd birthday honor to a great nation," from NAVSTA and it's Navy Ball for me were around the world. We of the United States said Winter. tenant commands, as being involved in the are at once powerful, yet Navy, take quiet pride in The GTMO ball was well as military spouses compassionate when knowing that your ser- coordinated by the a and members of the See BALL, page 3 2 Friday, Oct. 19, 2007 Fleet welcomes new CNO From the Chief of Naval Operations Public Affairs Adm. Gary Roughead as- sea,” Winter said. “Our new sumed office as the 29th Chief Chief of Naval Operations shares of Naval Operations (CNO) dur- this point of view.” ing a ceremony held at Leutze Winter went on to say that Park aboard Washington Navy Roughead has a long-term stra- Yard Oct. 11. tegic perspective, and a long Upon Senate confirmation, track record of being an excep- Roughead relieved Adm. Mike tional leader in challenging posi- Mullen — who now serves as tions both at sea and ashore. Chairman, Joint Chiefs of Staff ”He is the right leader to as- — as CNO Sept. 29. The cer- sume command of the Navy emony served to formally recog- during these challenging times, nize Roughead’s assumption of and he takes the helm of an or- office. ganization of which America is Secretary of the Navy Donald justly proud,” he said. C. Winter served as the After thanking the President, ceremony’s guest speaker. Dur- Secretary of Defense, Secretary ing his remarks, he said Roughead of the Navy and Mullen, takes the Navy’s helm during a Roughead said he was excited “very challenging time in our to be the CNO, and was hon- nation’s history.” ored and humbled by the “scope He added that the Navy’s num- and sweep of the task ahead.” Adm. Gary Roughead, Chief of Naval Operations ber one priority must be maintain- He pointed out that though ing a long-term perspective and the Navy has undergone many ”People are the key,” represented. building a Navy “capable of meet- changes, the one thing that Roughead emphasized. “All we ”Next week we return to New- ing 21st century challenges.” hasn’t changed is the “central- acquire and all we do is of little port for the 18th Seapower Sym- ”Given the uncertain future ity of the American Sailor who worth without the people who posium, and this time, there will path of potential adversaries, the remains the face of sea power give it value.” be over 100 countries repre- growing concern over nuclear around the world.” "Our policies must reflect the sented in Newport,” he said. and missile technology prolifera- Roughead also took the op- diversity of our nation. Our poli- Roughead believes the increase tion, the increased focus on sub- portunity to reiterate his top cies and practices must enable us is due to more nations under- marines and naval power by three priorities; maintaining cur- to attract, recruit, and retain the standing the imperative for sea many nations, we simply cannot rent warfighting readiness, men and women of America,” he power, and that security and pros- afford to reduce our historical building a Navy for tomorrow explained. “Our policies must perity depend upon the free flow commitment to supremacy at and providing for our people. address the many rewards of ser- of commerce on the world’s vice in the United States Navy, oceans. Guantanamo Bay and we must be unwavering in ”They see that one nation does Vol. 64 No. 40 our obligation to take care of not do it alone,” Roughead ex- those who serve our Navy, mili- plained. “They see that coopera- Gazette tary and civilian, and their fami- tion is better than confrontation.” Commanding Officer.....................................................................................Capt. Mark M. Leary lies.” He added that it commits the Executive Officer..........................................................................................Cmdr. Sylvester Moore Command Master Chief...............................................................CMDCM(SW/AW) Keith Carlson Roughead took the opportunity nation’s maritime services to Public Affairs Officer......................................................................................................Bruce Lloyd to speak about the new maritime working with partners around the Mass Communication Specialist/LPO...........................................................MC1 Robert lamb Mass Communication Specialist/Editor.................................................MC2 Kimberly Williams strategy — the first unified mari- world as a force for peace. time strategy signed by all three ”I’m optimistic about the The Guantanamo Bay Gazette is an authorized publication for members of of the nation’s maritime services course that we are steering, and the military services and their families stationed at U.S. Naval Station Guantanamo Bay. The contents do not necessarily reflect the official views - which will be released next I remain inspired by those who of the U.S. Government, the Department of Defense, or the U.S. Navy, week at the 18th International serve in our great 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 Seapower Symposium. For more news from the Chief Guantanamo Bay. Questions or comments can be directed to the PAO. The Roughead said he attended the of Naval Operations, visit Gazette staff can be reached by phone at ext. 4502; fax 4819; by email at [email protected]. Get the Gazette online at www.cnic.navy.mil/ Symposium two years ago, and www.news.navy.mil/local/cno/ . guantanamo there were about 60 countries Friday, Oct. 19, 2007 3 BALL ... from Page 1 committee and seeing every- cal Center, Washington, D.C. thing come together. It was a spoke about the history of the great turnout and to be involved Navy dating back to the Viet- with putting it on was special," nam War. said Electronics Technician 1st Marolda has authored or co- Class Michael Schiltz, Navy authored many books depict- Ball commitee member. ing historical events in naval The guest speaker for the history including those directly evening Dr. Edward Marolda, affecting the formation of U.S. Senior Historian, Naval Histori- Naval Station Guantanamo Bay. "It is you, the Sailors and civilians of our Navy, who shoulder the burden and make the sacrifices that have made this success possible." Donald Winter Secretary of the Navy Dr. Edward Marolda, 2007 Navy Ball guest speaker, told the audience about various experiences throughout history that have shaped both the Navy as a whole and Guantanamo Bay.. The oldest and youngest Sailors present, both assigned to the U.S. Naval Hospital Guantanamo A Coast Guard officer hides his face after learning Bay, cut the Navy's birthday cake after emerging he was one of two finalists for the title 'oldest Sailor' victorious from two groups of other contenders vying present at the ball. for the junior and senior titles. 4 Friday, Oct. 19, 2007 Source for educational opportunity opens in GTMO Story, photo by MC1 Robert Lamb, NAVSTA Public Affairs On Oct. 15 the Navy College Office (NCO) officially opened its doors for the Guantanamo Bay (GTMO) community. Candice Rice, Navy College Office di- rector invited Naval Station Officials to the grand opening to ensure that they and there Sailors were thanked for all the hard work they had done in getting the Navy College Office up and running. “It’s been almost seven years since the last Navy College Office was onboard Naval Station Guantanamo Bay," said Rice. In the past, our Sailors and Marines have been using the Kings Bay, Ga.

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