Page 16 Friday, August 2, 2002 Published in the interest of personnel assigned to JTF-160 and COMNAV Base Guantanamo Bay, Cuba.

With Air Force Staff Sgt. Diana P. Gallegos Friday, August 2, 2002 She’s spinning out of control in GTMO Volume 2, Issue 8

Compiled by Spc. Michelle M. Scsepko The Wire Q: Do you think 15 minutes of fame is Dismantling ‘Freedom’ enough fame for you? A: For here it is! But I don’t think fame End of an era at X-Ray as former troop liv- comes from an interview. I think it comes from the people you meet and friends you ing quarters broken down for repurposing make. Story and photos by cushy Windward Loop — got a Q: Well, thanks a lot. Spc. Frank N. Pellegrini firsthand look at the home-away- A: No, I am honored to be this week’s 15 The Wire from-home that the Marines and minutes of fame. Army MP units like the 401st, The nearly 1,000 MP guards 414th and 988th knew all too well: Q: Don’t make any excuses, you’ve and infantrymen that lived there in sun-baked tents with makeshift already hurt my feelings. Just kidding, so how its heyday are mostly gone home flooring that only arrived a month would you describe yourself? now; the 300 detainees they into their stay, showers made of A: I am a very motivated, friendly, and guarded at Camp X-Ray were all plywood with pails for faucets. stubborn person. I am always on the go. I love moved to Camp Delta in April, Running water? Not here. to meet people and make friends. Once a per- guarded these days by MPs who And after this week, Freedom son earns my trust, I am in it for the long haul. live at Camp America, sleeping in Heights wouldn’t be here either. But if they break my trust, it is gone forever. air-conditioned SEAhuts and What did it all mean? showering in concrete latrines. “Today is a positive thing,” said Photo by Spc. Michelle M. Scsepko Erected in January by the Staff Sgt. Tom McCarthy, J-3. “It Q: What do you do here for fun? “Someone had yelled out my house number and the word ‘party.’” A: I love the water. I just recently learned Marines, who commanded the means that the guards have moved to swim while I was here. I also snorkel. Q: What have you learned, if anything, stolen. And… detention operation here for its first into better quarters and maybe feel while you were here? three months, the 78-tent city called a little more appreciated for the job Q: Not a fan of the land? A: That it is so much simpler living in a Q: Was it stolen? Freedom Heights is all but gone they’re doing. And if X-Ray is ever A: No, I am. I also like volleyball and spin- tent city than with five other females. A: Nope, it was misplaced. And, the last now, torn down and packed up used again, the next group of ning. time the SP’s stopped by was when the party Wednesday and Thursday by 57 guards here should have it a little Q: Sounds like roommate troubles. Do you at the Windjammer moved over to my place. volunteers from all over the JTF — better than the last.” Q: Aren’t you the instructor of the spin have a crazy woman living in your house? from Camp America and the JTF “This is what deployments are class at the gym? A: My roommates are great. If anything, it Q: If you could change one thing here, Headquarters, from the Pink Palace all about,” said Senior Airman A: Why yes I am. would probably be me that drives them crazy. what would it be? and the motor pool, all pitching in Brandon Miranda, J-6. “Tearing I have been a grump lately – I’m homesick! A: There is not enough work for a six-day on a hot GTMO day to bid farewell down the old stuff means you’ve Q: And how did you get into that? workweek! It is a really bummer to be at work to a relic of the detention opera- put up new stuff. When they came A: While I was in Hawaii, I was introduced Q: What do you miss most from home? with nothing to do. tion’s rough infancy. here, this was the best we could do. Clockwise from front left: Army Sgt. Deborah Pacheco, Airman Seth Hub- to spinning and just fell in love with it. A: My fiancee. And workers used to the finer Today is a closure on that part of bard, Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class Charles Brown and Air Force Master Q: What do you like most about GTMO? living JTFers enjoy these days — Sgt. Mark Mercadal heft a folded-up tent onto the pile Wednesday. Two Q: With all of these physical activities, you Q: What is the strangest thing that has hap- A: The weather! I love the heat. I know it’s whether at Camp America or See Heights, page 5 crews of volunteers broke down most of Freedom Heights in a day. must be in great shape. pened to you since you have been here? going to be cold when I get back up to North A: Yes, my stay at GTMO has definitely A: Hmmm, I don’t know about strange but Dakota. I am not looking forward to that. A look inside... paid off in that way. I can tell you I have never seen the cops so many times in my life. Q: Any advice for future GTMO visitors? Q: How much longer will you be here? A: Bring plenty of civilian clothing, and to A: I will be leaving next Saturday. Q: And what does that mean? take advantage of the great weather and out- A: In the last month the SPs have been to door activities. Q: Wow. Are you excited to go? my house three times. First, a busload of Tiki A: Yes and no. I have made some good Bar Patrons showed up at my house. Someone Q: Anything to say in closing? friends here and will miss them very much. had yelled out my house number and the word A: Farewell Guantanamo Bay, and say Amelia and Coop, most of all. party. The second time they came was when goodbye to all my girls in 32 Alpha. It was fun one of my roommates thought her camera was but I’m ready to go. CG PSU 307 tactics protect GTMO Army PFT is no sweat for soldiers Getting the goods to the detainees Next week’s 15 minutes of fame could be you! Page 6 Page 8 Page 12 Page 2 Friday, August 2, 2002 Friday, August 2, 2002 Page 15 Chaplains’ Corner 1963 Letter Answers Terrorism John Paul II has made reference to some- the natural and equal dignity of human beings. Cota’s return is a smash on the court thing written in 1963 for the theme of the next These new forms are called upon to work World Day of Peace. for the universal common good and, thanks to The 36th World Day, to be observed Jan. 1, a public and world authority, protect and pro- Story and photos by Events like this tournament will emphasize “Pacem in Terris (Peace on mote fundamental human rights. Spc. Jose A. Martinez make it easier for a new tennis Softball Standings Earth): A Constant Endeavor.” The Vatican The 2003 World Day of Peace will call The Wire player to showcase his or her tal- Top Ten explained that the Pope wanted to commemo- attention to the shaky state of peace in the ents and network around the ten- JTF-170 7-0 Williams sisters watch out — rate the 40th anniversary of this encyclical world and encourage everyone to prayerfully nis circuit in GTMO. Iguanas 7-1 written by John XXIII. read the signs of the times, and to take seri- Julie Cota is back! “You have a chance to meet Regulars 7-1 In “Pacem in Terris,” four foundations of ously the values and morals needed to con- After giving up the game of new people,” said Hawkins. peace are stressed: truth, justice, charity and struct real human coexistence. tennis for four years, the aerobic Responding to the increased Hospital 7-1 liberty. “Pacem in Terris” was the first John Paul II, like most of us, is concerned JTF-160 Commander Gen. Rick Baccus instructor at Marine Hill’s cardio interest, MWR will continue to 239 MP Co. 5-2 encyclical in which a Pontiff not only about terrorism and other forms of fratricide. room made her return to the court do its part. Officials there are GTMO Bay 5-3 a memorable one Saturday by addressed Catholics but all “men of good Hopefully, we will all remember the timeli- Recently, the Secretary of Defense, planning to resurface the tennis 178 MP Co. 5-3 will.” ness of fundamental values, and commit our- wrapping up the GTMO tennis Donald H. Rumsfeld, issued a memoran- courts and get proper lighting, GTMO Lite 4-3 John XXIII underlined the bonds that unite selves in favor of peace. championship 6-3, 6-2 over Olga said Hawkins. dum addressing the dangers of leaking L. Cowley at the CBQ tennis Blacksheep 4-4 humanity with God. He established spiritual classified information. It is imperative Better courts, in turn will and cultural foundations for new forms of — LCDR Vincent A. Salamoni, courts. 160 MP Bn. 3-4 that every member of this command attract more people to the games. political organization, with the conviction of CHC, USNR Cota’s straight set win was not “That will bring a greater num- understands the impact of such leaks and easy. There was some tense ber of people out to the matches ensures that we do not commit such grave moments as she and Cowley and intrigue them with the game Commander’s Cup Provost Marshal’s Office violations of our laws. volleyed long and hard for many of tennis,” said Hawkins. Competition for the next We are each making a great sacrifice in points. Commander’s Cup runs from Aug. 7 Even though the game is recre- through Sept. 21, with eight male With summer in full swing it is important to the rear seat before entering. If someone threat- support of our nation by serving in our “Cowley was a very strong Women’s tennis tournament cham- ational, Hawkins is all business remember a few basic facts about personal ens you while you are in your car or if you are pion Julie A. Cota (r) and runner-up and three female teams competing player,” said Cota. when it comes to the tournament. in six events: basketball, volleyball, respective services. That sacrifice is for Olga L. Cowley (l). security while on leave. Situational awareness being followed, blow the horn to attract atten- The match was very competi- “Tennis is a lot of fun and I soccer, flag football, softball and can provide you with a measure of security tion. Don’t follow other cars too closely — naught if we then violate the very laws tive, with Cota and Cowley that are designed to help us protect and can’t wait for my semi-finals tennis. Submit your rosters as soon against criminals, in addition to protecting you boxing in the target vehicle is a common tactic exchanging rally points through the tournament. match against Hettler. He is an as possible through your chain of defend our nation and our freedom. command or unit point-of-contact. against the threat of terrorism. used by carjackers. Do not pick up hitchhikers. out. “It was great to get the whole interesting tennis player. Hettler Whether you take leave in the states or in a On the street:Avoid dark, deserted routes. Leaking classified information puts each But in the end, the former jun- Flag football rosters due Aug. 5. base involved with this tennis likes to run a lot. We call him the Questions? Capt. Gormly, #5249 foreign country, follow these basic steps: When using public transportation sit close to of us and our liberties at risk. ior college tennis player capped tournament,” said Cota. antelope,” said Hawkins. Make sure someone knows where you will the driver. Carry change for emergency phone The impact of leaks diminishes our her 5-0 run through the tourna- On the men’s side of the tour- “He’s in great physical condi- be and when you expect to return. Never carry calls. Be alert and notice who passes you and chances of winning the global war on ter- ment bracket with a victory. nament bracket Navy Capt. tion. It will be a great match,” said Volleyball Standings a wallet in your back pocket; put it inside your who is behind you. If a car stops to ask for rorism. Therefore, it is up to each and “I started playing again about a Thomas N. Hawkins defeated Air Hawkins. front pocket. Don’t carry large amounts of information, reply from a safe distance. every one of us, regardless of rank, to month ago. I played a few Force Staff Sgt. Mick A. Coffelt It will not be an easy match for money and never display your money out in If you are assaulted and the attacker is only matches to get ready for this tour- 6-1, 6-1 Saturday to advance to a either opponent in the semifinals, Chat Bout 5-0 public. Ask for directions in hotel lobbies, not after your money or valuables, don’t resist. ensure we do not open a door that would allow our enemies to hurt us to win. nament,” said Cota. semifinal match against GTMO but the future of tennis on the Navsta 4-1 on the street, know areas to avoid. If you act Your life is more important. Coming back was not easy but Fire Inspector Joe Hettler. When we disclose classified informa- island can assure fans the likeli- JTF-160 Hosp. 2-1 lost you will attract attention and make an easy Above all, always be aware of your sur- the rewards were great. Cota also “The skill level has been good hood of a rematch between these JTF-160 2-2 target for criminals. roundings, especially of the location of fire tion, we put countless lives at risk. Not accumulated 50 points for Naval in this tournament. I think there’s 178th MP Co. 1-3 only are the lives of those here at GTMO two competitors. In the car: Have your keys ready in your exits, public telephones, police stations and Hospital towards the standings in a lot of enthusiasm with tennis “The tournament was very Fire Dept. 1-3 hands as you approach your car. Keep doors police officers that may be in the area. endangered, but also the lives of our the Commander’s Cup. right now,” said Hawkins. good and I enjoyed competing. I Naval Hospital 1-4 locked, windows up, and park in well-lighted friends and families back home. It is “It’s been a lot of fun playing As the excitement of tennis would like to see this continue in 571st MP Co. 0-3 streets. As you approach your car check all imperative that we take special precau- in this tournament,” said Cota. builds on the island and more the future,” said Hawkins. four sides from a distance and note anything — Maj. Gary J. Cipolletta, tions to ensure we do not expose our- The tournament started on July players come and compete, the unusual, like a van parked too close, also check Deputy Provost Marshal, JTF-160 selves or our mission in that manner. 20, with 12 players set to do bat- competition will get even In some cases, the information being tle for the tennis cup. stronger. The players were representing leaked may seem small or inconsequen- “It’s a great sport. It’s a very JTF-160 Command The Wire Staff different teams on base. physical game; you have to move tial, but even the smallest piece of classi- “Because of the tournament around the court and hit a small Commander: NCOIC: fied information can amount to a Brig. Gen. Rick Baccus Sgt. Maj. Daniel Polinski the participants were able to meet ball,” said Hawkins. Deputy Commander: Editor-in-Chief: tremendous threat to our national secu- a lot of new tennis players on the The demands on one’s body Navy Capt. Robert A. Buehn Sgt. Michelle M. Pessoa rity. We are dealing with experienced ter- island,” said Cota. while they play tennis is different Public Affairs Officer: News Editor: rorist organizations trained to look for The new alliance that was built than any other sport. Lt. Col. Joseph A. Hoey Spc. Frank N. Pellegrini ways to breach our security and use the among the players on the tennis “Its not like running for dis- Joint Information Bureau Director: [email protected] court can be used as a tool to tance. You really have to have Cmdr. David Points Staff writers and design team: information they’ve collected against us. We must take care to ensure that we influence other players to join the stamina. The quick starts and Deputy JIB Director: Spc. Chris S. Pisano next tournament on the island. stops really show what you are Lt. Cmdr. William Breyfogle Spc. Michelle M. Scsepko are safe-guarding classified information “Hopefully tennis will become made of as a player,” said Online at: Spc. Joseph A. Morris at the lowest level. Improper disclosure more active on Guantanamo Hawkins. www.nsgtmo.navy.mil/JTF-160/index.htm Spc. Jose A. Martinez of classified information can have far The Wire is produced by the 361st Public Affairs Detach- Pfc. Jean-Carl Bertin Bay,” said Cota. A tournament like this gives ment (PCH) assigned to the Joint Information Bureau at Contact us: reaching effects upon not only our mis- Servicemembers, staffers from players the chance to show their JTF-160. Some content is collected from the World Wide Web and edited to fit. This publication is printed under the 5239 (Local) sion, but our lives. Take care to ensure Morale, Welfare and Recreation talent on the tennis courts. provisions provided in Army Regulation 360-1 and does 5241 (Local fax) not reflect the views of the Department of Defense or the that we are able to continue protecting our and members of the larger “It is nice to have these type of personnel within. Joint Information Bureau / Pink Palace mission and our freedom. GTMO community all showed events on the island,” said Navy Capt.Thomas N. Hawkins returns a serve from Air Force Staff Sgt. Mick A. their support to the players and Hawkins. Coffelt and moves on to the semi final match in the mens tennis tournament. Page 14 Friday, August 2, 2002 Friday, August 2, 2002 Page 3

Hydroid season at GTMO: Helicopter Maintenance forgotten but not gone See Mr. Devon Christie as soon as possible for the Compiled by Spc. Joseph A. Morris next Night Fishing Trip sign-up sheet. Boat leaves and Spc. Chris S. Pisano from Pelican Pete’s Marina at 6:30 PM, Friday, August The Wire Story by Spc. Chris S. Pisano on it should also relieve a lot of the symp- 9th. For more information, call Capt. Gormly at #5249. and Spc. Joseph A. Morris toms.” The Wire Daily Free Daytime & Evening Lessons for Sailing, Local first aid measures you can use to try Kayaking, and Motor Boating at Pelican Pete’s Marina. The members of the Navy Organizational Maintenance Entering the warm waters of Guantanamo to get rid of a reaction to hydroids include Nightly 8:00PM Free Movie, Lyceum & Camp Bulke- Department and Navy Search and Rescue team work Bay may not burn you, but the hydroids that using shaving cream, baking soda and even ley. together to ensure that their HH-1N helicopters are fit for dwell within the depths of the sea sure can. flour. Without treatment, though, the symp- Advanced Step Aerobics Classes, Denich Gym, Mon- day, Wednesday and Friday, 5:15PM-6:15PM. flight. Resembling feathery plants, hydroids are toms should disappear within three days. Tae-Kwon Do Classes, Marine Hill Aerobics Room, actually colonies of plant-like animals “We’ve seen a few people that come in Monday-Friday, 6:30PM-7:30PM. One half keeps the choppers flying with constant main- equipped with strong stinging cells that are that have severe reactions and look terrible,” 1-On-1 Spinning Classes, G.J Denich Gym. MWF, 5:30PM-6:30PM, Tues. & Thurs. 6:15PM-7:15PM. tenance and care. The other will fly out of them and used to capture prey and defend themselves. said Cota. “If you have respiratory problems splash down if a troop gets in over his head. So if you’re It is those stinging cells that can cause a quite or suffer intense pain, you should come in for Today, Friday, August 2nd caught in the undertow and you still make it home, thank severe inflammation and burning sensation medical treatment.” All Day Non-Alcoholic Social Time, Main M.W.R. Lib - on the unlucky swimmer’s skin. A prescription cream called “End Itch,” erty Center. the collective efforts of the crewmen at McCalla hangar “When you come out of the water and see containing Benadryl® and steroids, has 6:00AM- 6:00PM, Open Swim, Marine Hill Pool. for getting the whole job done. red-hot raised-looking things that don’t look proven very effective in decreasing severe 10:00AM- 8:00PM, Open Swim, Windjammer Pool. good and don’t feel inflammatory reac- 11:00AM- 7:00PM, Open Swim Deer Point Pool. good, you’ve got tions to hydroids. In 5:00PM: GTMO Queen Fishing Trip, Bayview Dock. hydroids,” said rare, extremely Navy Lt. Cmdr. severe cases, oral Saturday, August 3rd Scott Cota, depart- doses or shots of 10:00AM- 8:00PM, Open Swim, Windjammer Pool. 10:00AM- 6:00PM, Open Swim, Marine Hill and Deer ment head of ambu- Benadryl and Point Pools. latory services and a steroids can become All Day Movie Marathon, Main M.W.R. Liberty Center. physician at the U.S. neccessary to com- Naval Hospital, bat the hydroids. Sunday, August 4th GTMO Bay, Cuba. “In May, we had 10:00AM- 8:00PM, Open Swim, Windjammer Pool. “You can usually a lot of severe cases, 10:00AM- 6:00PM, Open Swim, Marine Hill and Deer feel them immedi- some so intense that Point Pools. ately, and they can shots of steroids had 11:00PM, Chess Tournament, Main M.W.R. Liberty spread through con- to be given,” said Center. tact with the skin, Photo by John Pennington, www.enature.com Cota. Monday, August 5th but it depends on the Hydroids: You don’t want to meet them. So how does one 6:00AM- 6:00PM, Open Swim, Marine Hill Pool. person on how simply avoid com- 10:00AM- 8:00PM, Open Swim, Windjammer Pool. severe the reaction will be,” he said. ing in contact with these things? Just where 11:00AM- 7:00PM, Open Swim, Deer Point Pool. “Some people aren’t affected by hydroids the heck are they located? 12:00PM- 1:00AM, Jamaican Pre-Independence Cele- at all,” said Cota. “Like poison ivy or poison Everywhere. As natural inhabitants of bration, Phillips Park. oak, it depends on the individual’s sensitivity warm tropical seas, they can be anywhere. to the venom they produce. Usually, it is the They can attach onto boats, rocks, shells or Tuesday, August 6th Photo by Spc. Joseph A. Morris Photo by Spc. Joseph A. Morris Petty Officer 1st Class Mark Chatfield double-checks gauges in the cockpit. Petty Officer 3rd Class Chris Downey fixes oil coolers on an HH-1N. second time exposed to the hydroids that any seaweeds from low tide to water more than 6:00AM- 6:00PM, Open Swim, Marine Hill Pool. reaction will take place.” 525 feet deep. The only sure way to avoid 10:00AM- 8:00PM, Open Swim, Windjammer Pool. “If you become exposed to hydroids, do them is to stay out of the water. 11:00AM- 7:00PM, Open Swim, Deer Point Pool. not wash the skin with fresh water because it The hydroid season around here usually All Day Puzzle Time, Main M.W.R. Liberty Center. will only make it worse,” said Cota. “Wash lasts from April to October. It is believed that 5:15PM- 6:15PM, Yoga Ultimate Stretch Class, G.J. with sea water first. Putting a cold compress during this time the hydroids bloom in their Denich Gymansium. 7:00PM, Dart Tournament, Main M.W.R. Liberty Cen- reproductive stage, causing the production of ter. the protein that causes the skin reaction. And what about the popular local myth Wedsnesday, August 7th that when the white butterflies come out, the 6:00AM-6:00PM, Open Swim, Marine Hill Pool. hydroids go away? 10:00AM-8:00PM, Open Swim, Windjammer Pool. “I don’t know,” said Cota, “But we haven’t 11:00AM-7:00PM, Open Swim, Deer Point Pool. had as many people coming in lately since 7:00PM, First Commander’s Cup Event, 8 Ball Tourna- the butterflies have been out.” ment, Main M.W.R. Liberty, CBQ. Butterflies or no butterflies, the threat of the hydroids remains a reality in the other- Thursday, August 8th wise inviting waters of Guantanamo Bay. 6:00AM-6:00PM, Open Swim, Marine Hill Pool. 10:00AM-8:00PM, Open Swim, Windjammer Pool. There’s a chance that you might not be 11:00AM-7:00PM, Open Swim, Deer Point Pool. Petty Officer 2nd Class Mark Thompson Petty Officer 1st Class Mark Chatfield Petty Officer 3rd Class Chris Downey affected, but then again, the next time you 5:15PM-6:15PM, Yoga Ultimate Stretch Class, G.J. “I enjoy making sure periodic maintenance checks “It’s exciting when we’re doing rescues. We do a lot “I love doing my job. I love being here. It feels good Photo by Spc. Frank N. Pellegrini come out of the water you just might have the Denich Gymnasium. are done on the aircraft. I love working here. It’s a of practice scenarios and train hard to prepare our- to rescue people. Jumping out of the helicopter into Those white butterflies: Nature’s “all clear” on hydroids? mark of the hydroid on your flesh. good duty.” selves. You got to practice like you play.” the water is also great.” Page 4 Friday, August 2, 2002 Friday, August 2, 2002 Page 13

Wretched feelings fill my mind. While my heart accepts, My brain tries to deny. Friday, August 2 My heart pumps black blood... 8 p.m. Stuart Little 2 (PG) 10 p.m. Road to Perdition (R) DANGER IS NEAR. Walking through clouds, Saturday, August 3 8 p.m. Juwanna Mann (PG-13) With visions unclear. 10 p.m. Windtalkers (R) Keeping a straight face, Sunday, August 4 While disguising my fear... 8 p.m. Divine Secrets of the Ya Ya SOMETHING’S NOT RIGHT. Sisterhood (PG-13) Before and after: Two volunteer crews made short work of Freedom Heights on Wednesday, breaking down and packing up 78 tents in the hot sun. Seems I can’t win in this endless fight. Monday, August 5 Shooting far for my dreams, 8 p.m. The Sum of All Fears (PG-13 But I have them in sight Tuesday, August 6 Frustrated 8 p.m. Juwanna Mann (PG-13) It may be dark now, Poetry Corner But someday I will find the light. Wednesday, August 7 by Spc. Joseph A. Morris 8 p.m. Windtalkers (R)

Thursday, August 8 8 p.m. Divine Secrets of the Ya Ya Sisterhood (PG-13)

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Morris 19 West by north 65 North American country 21 Pluck 67 Devour (2 wds.) 23 Contender 69 Cinder 24 Queen-like 70 Beige 26 Half man, half goat 71 Children’s sliding toys 28 Leered 72 Long time 30 Lovers 73 Chicken creation This week’s 31 Island 74 Before, poetically question: 34 Landing 36 Tap, like a bird 40 French “yes” Down 41 Gorilla If a food 1 Yellow pigment 2 Got up fight broke Answers to the 3 Flee July 26 puzzle 4 Eagerness out in the 5 Scrap chow hall, Air Force Airman Navy Chief P. O. Mr. Christopher Navy Petty Officer Army Spc. John 6 A wager (2 wds.) 1st Class William Stephanie Williams, Ferguson, Food 3rd Class Albert E. J. Peck, 342nd Mili- 7 Pouch what do you Nelson, Motor Pool MIUWU 204 Service Leader Harshaw MIUWU 204 tary Police Co. 8 Enlighten 9 Zeal think would “Macaroni with “I’d go right for the ice “I’d throw spaghetti “Well, you have to “First, I’d set up a 10 Mole cheese covered in machine. After every- all over the faces. It think of the long-term diversion by tossing 11 Bypath make the Texas Pete hot- one is cold and cov- would be well- torture effects. Iced tea salad everywhere. 13 Heathen sauce. It would ered in ice, I would cooked, so it would all over everyone. When everyone is 14 Vane direction perfect spread easily and go right for the hot stick. A hot cream When they step out- distracted, that’s 20 Puffed stick on alot of peo- coffee.” sauce would also go side, they’ll all get when the meatballs 22 U.S. Air Force artillery? ple. The hot sauce well.” eaten alive by the start flying. Then, I 25 “__ Whiz!” should have a blind- gnats.” would start releasing 27 Cooking measurement ing effect.” the sauce.” 29 Capital of Bangladesh 30 Air-conditioning gas Page 12 Friday, August 2, 2002 Friday, August 2, 2002 Page 5 Heights, from page 1 the mission.” Supply sergeant keeps the ball But three soldiers on site, escort guards with the always coming-and-going 342nd MPs now staying at Camp America, rolling for detainee operation had had it both ways — and to them, Freedom Heights wasn’t Story and photos who are tasked to open the vegetarian-based years, has managed to earn the respect and all bad. By Army Pfc. Jean-Carl Bertin MREs and remove unauthorized food acces- admiration of her co-workers in the midst of “Sometimes I’d rather be here The Wire sories such as meal condiments, chewing the everyday pressures that come with her than there,” said Pfc. Matthew gum, matches, plastic bag, heaters and hot job. Burns. “It sure was warm — but When new detainees arrive at Camp Delta, sauce. “Anything spicy comes out,” she said. “Sometimes it gets hectic,” said Staff Sgt. it was fun. I liked hanging out they are issued an orange jumpsuit to wear After the breakdown process, the meals are Bruce Slay, who has been working with her with the Marines when they were and personal hygiene items such as soap, then repackaged and delivered to the camp for two years. “She can handle the pressure. here at the beginning.” shampoo, toothpaste and shower shoes. before lunchtime. That’s the reason why I gave her this posi- “There was a little more com- These basic supplies have to be constantly “Even though some of our soldiers go to tion.” munity,” said Sgt. Kyle Robin- replaced as they are used, and someone has to the camp to deliver the needed supply and the As Taylor’s first line supervisor, Slay son. “You could just look over to make sure they get what they need, makes sure she has all the sup- the tent next to you and say hello. when they need it. plies that her shop needs. Even if it was to an iguana.” A crew of volunteers from Camp America folds up what’s left of the Freedom Heights chapel Wednesday. That’s the S-4 shop of the 160th “I don’t have to constantly Certainly if you’re one of Military Police Battalion out of Tal- check up on her. She is doing a those who find that the air-condi- quarters — good, honest, sweaty stacked floorboards with special- detention mission undergone in lahassee, Fla., currently attached to super job. I can always depend on tioned rooms here can get a mite manual labor. ists, Marine and Navy desk jock- response to a war on terror that JTF-160 Joint Detention Operations her. She knows what she has to do chilly, or you sometimes find “Take all the tents down, pull eys pulled out wiring with had just begun in earnest. Group (JDOG), which carries out and she runs her section her way,” yourself craving something a bit the stakes, take out all the electri- shift-working MP guards. JTF-160 Army Commanding the mission of keeping the detainees said Slay. more rugged for your deploy- cal wiring,” summed up JTF-160 Among the ruins of a place dom- Gen. Rick Baccus, who took over well-supplied. “She is a super soldier. I have a ment lifestyle, there was an unde- 1st Sgt. Teddy Hebert. “Pull the inated by unshakable routines, the JTF from the Marines and The person who makes it all hap- lot of faith and confidence in her.” niably attractive “hard-core” poles and band them together in everyone on this detail got a wel- was at GTMO while Freedom pen and handles the day-to-day Woods has praise for her as quality to Freedom Heights — piles. Fold the tents, palletize come break from theirs. Heights still teemed with soldiers, operation is Army Sgt. Kemeral E. well. “She is a nice person. She is including the occaisonal scorpion them, get them ready to be even stopped by Thursday to look Taylor, the noncommissioned offi- very considerate. We can go to shipped out. in on the crews’ progress. cer in charge of supply. her for about anything. She’s like Stack up the In many ways, the breakdown “We have to make sure that the a mother to me.” flooring and was less ceremonious than it was detainees get all of the comfort Taylor has two children wait- forklift it away utilitarian. The tents had stood items that are required,” said Taylor. ing for her at home in Florida. so trucks can empty since April, and most of “We are responsible with providing Before she came to GTMO, she come pick it the detail’s job was to gather what anything related to supply that the taught at a Tallahassee public up. The last was still serviceable — tents, camp needs.” Army Sgt. Taylor, supply NCOIC, sorts out orange jumpsuits and basic comfort thing’ll be the poles, stakes, wiring — for future items for the detainees housed at Camp Delta. school. She said GTMO is some- These items include toothpaste, times like a vacation. She hopes sandbags.” use. Even the countless sandbags toothbrushes, toilet paper, uniforms, to go back to the same civilian job With the sun were due to be picked up by the laundry, trash bags, gloves, hand sanitizers processed MREs, others remain in the supply after this deployment. blazing, BDU infantry at the end of the week. and other basic items. The supplies are not room and are constantly breaking down “People have a tendency to take supply for blouses and So was Wednesday a signifi- only for the detainees, but also for the guards MREs,” said Taylor. granted,” said Taylor. “But my job here is caps came off, cant moment, or just recycling? running the camp as well. Since the 160th MPBN doesn’t have vital.” Spc. Alton Ellis, left, and Pfc. JustinGordon from the rank was for- “The taking down of Freedom “We go to the camp three times a day to enough personnel to man the operation by “We have the reputation of being difficult 114th MP Co. pile up floorboards to be taken away. gotten, and Heights symbolizes the end of the check the camp’s supply and make sure that itself, Taylor has to rely on soldiers from the to work with, but we are not as bad as people water breaks conditions present at the begin- supply is not running low.” different MP companies assigned to her bat- think we are,” said Taylor. in the mess kit. were mandatory. The crew from ning of this operation, both for the Early in the morning, Taylor sends her sol- talion. The staff that Taylor works with Spc. Woods agreed. “We are one big happy At least the breaking-down Camp America got into a detainees and the soldiers who diers to Camp Delta to pick up dirty laundry changes almost every week. family. It’s not a bad detail. We have fun. We work itself was a change of pace friendly competition with the guarded them,” said Col. John J. and replace items used the night before. For many of the staff members it’s just a have great NCOs,” she said. for the crews on site more used to crew from the JTF buildings Perrone, Jr., JDOG commader. Although Taylor’s unit is not specifically Army Staff Sgt. Tom McCarthy of J3 detail. But they seem to like it and enjoy Said Slay: “Taylor is the glue that keeps it day after day of detainee-watch- (The outnumbered JTFers lost.) holds up a tent for workers inside. But a lot of that significance tasked with overseeing laundry, she has to working with Taylor. “I can be doing worse,” all together.” ing at Camp Delta — or the vari- Air Force computer geeks rides on the next chapter in the ensure that bedding and clothing are cleaned said Spc. Michael Beckom of the 178th MP ous forms of office slavery at the humped tent poles next to Army “We’d pry up floorboards and life of now-empty X-Ray, and on a regular basis. Co. “It’s a relaxed environment.” Beckom Pink Palace and the JTF head- bus drivers. Sergeant majors find scorpions, tarantulas, mice,” that story only time can tell. If Taylor needs specific items that are out has been on the detail for about a week. said Sgt. Major Daniel M. Polin- “I have no idea what they’re of stock, she goes to her next line supervisor, Cpl. Tracy Brooks, who has been working ski of the 361st PCH. “We even going to do with this place, so I who then goes to a central warehouse here to there for about a month, said, “Sgt. Taylor is pulled one up and saw what must don’t know if it’s a big moment or purchase these items. “We always have to pretty cool. I like working for her. The work- have been a four-foot snake not,” said Capt. Tony Lloyd of assess our supply level and replenish our place is really not stressful.” Brooks worked chase a mouse across the camp.” JDOG. “All I know is this is hard warehouse,” said Taylor. at Camp Delta before she was assigned to the But given the historical signif- work, and these guys out here In addition to keeping track of the basic supply unit. icance of the war on terror and today are doing a great job.” comfort items for the camp, a major part of “I think our job is very important,” said the detention operation at Guan- her job is to provide lunch for the detainees. Spc. Myeva Woods from the 239th MPCo. tanamo Bay, this was more than Every day the detainees receive Meals, “Without us, the detainees will not have clean another work-detail day in the Ready-to-Eat for lunch. clothes and basic issues that they need,” she military. These crews were tear- “Before we send the meals, we take out all said. “We keep the ball rolling.” ing down the quarters of the first the items that the detainees are not allowed to Woods, whose Military Occupational Spe- guards of the first detainees at have,” said Taylor. cialty is supply, has been working with Taylor GTMO, hastily assembled living This process is called “MREs break- Army Cpl. Tracy Brooks, Spc. Eric Castellanos, Pfc. since June. Jai Pate and Sgt. Gary French (right) process vege- A volunteer crew from the Pink Palace pull a collapsed tent taut for folding. spaces for what was then, in down.” Taylor supervises a group of soldiers Taylor, who has been in the Army for 13 tarian MREs before they are sent to the detainees. many ways, a hastily assembled The camp at Wednesday’s end. Page 6 Friday, August 2, 2002 Friday, August 2, 2002 Page 11 Port Security Unit 307 reservists The emergency leave process

Story and photos by Spc. Chris S. Pisano The Wire “We’re junkyard dogs. We guard the junk- yard, and if anyone comes near the gate, we bark real loud.” That was how Petty Officer 1st Class Richard Sapronetti, assistant boat chief of Coast Guard Port Security Unit 307, described his team’s mission at Guantanamo Bay. These reservists from St. Petersburg, Fla., provide general port security — escorting ships, stopping boats to check identification, checking out suspicious packages and bomb threats, making sure all vessels coming in or out are approved and ensuring that the ports are safe from terrorist attacks. Performing this mission from the land and sea, they are always on the clock making sure the base is safe. In addition to providing security around the ports from the shore, the PSU 307 patrols the surrounding seas in their 25- foot-long Boston Whalers, which are equipped with several machine guns. Usually spending up to eight hours out doing patrols, the four-man crew on every Petty Officer 1st Class Richard Sapronetti, assistant boat chief with the Port Security Unit 307, conducts a radio check as he and his crew head out on a mission. boat has a coxswain who, regardless of rank, is in charge of the boat and drives it. An engi- their jobs.” Constant deployments can be difficult on neer and two gunners fill out the crew on The reservists of the PSU 307 have been reservists, but given the impact of terrorism each patrol. securing the ports here since the beginning of on the world in this day and age, this crew In addition to their time out on the water, June, but they have been in action a lot longer recognizes that their mission is more impor- the crewmembers must also clean and serv- than that. Immediately after the attacks on tant than ever before. ice their boats and weapons — an hour of Sept. 11, the PSU 307 was called up for port “What Sept. 11 was all about is what we preparation before and after each shift. But security in New York for two days, before train for,” said Sapronetti. “Looking out for the reservists of the 307 don’t complain heading out to begin a two-month tour in terrorism is our job. Everyone in this unit is about the long hours. Boston. When finished at Boston, they prepared for it. Some guys in this unit were “I love doing my job here,” said headed up and down the East Coast, received even deployed after what happened to the Sapronetti. “Everyone works their tails off. some downtime, and then got the call to USS Cole. I’d say the average guy in this unit They’re very professional in how they do come to GTMO. has been deployed twice in the last year.”

A port security Boston Whaler cuts through the rough seas as its crew heads out to escort a Coast Guard Cutter. Page 10 Friday, August 2, 2002 Friday, August 2, 2002 Page 7 How to leave and not go AWOL make GTMO safer place to serve By Army Pfc. Ariel L. McCreary range anywhere from admisitra- Rick Baccus, states that members Well-trained per- Spc. Michelle M. Scsepko from the 215th Finance Co. out of tive, such as a counseling state- of the JTF-160 will be eligible to The Wire sonnel are the key to Fort Hood, Texas. ment or an Article 15, and be as request leave after being in coun- making sure that the “So there I was, stuck in Jack- severe as a court-martial. try for at least 90 days. After 90 mission runs So, you say you’re going on sonville waiting for another flight. Being court-martialed may days in GTMO, up to 10 days of smoothly, and a close leave. Your bags are packed, and I ended up sleeping in a motel, result in confinement with pay regular leave may be authorized. attention to training you’re ready to make the voyage and being bumped yet again from forfeiture. Article 86 of the Man- If an emergency situation plays a huge factor in back to civilization and the free another space ‘A’ flight. Luckily, I ual for Court-Martial 2001 states arises at home, such as a death, keeping the reservists world. But before you go, there ran into some people who were in that absence from duty or unit for imminent death or a doctor-certi- of the PSU 307 ready are some things you need to the same predicament and had not more than three days is pun- fied serious illness or injury to a to rock at any given know. Because getting off the discovered a FBI flight to GTMO time, no matter what island is one thing, but getting departing from Miami,” she said. job needs to get done. back is a whole other mission. “In the end, I returned three “The command of “There is no guarantee that days late and I was on the AWOL the PSU 307 is great, you will be able to board a space list. I received a counseling state- and the unit is always ‘A’ flight,” said Juan Santos, Pas- ment and learned a very impor- evolving,” said Petty senger Service Supervisor at the tant lesson: Officer 3rd Class Leeward Air Terminal. “You have DON’T DEPEND ON William “Papi” a 50/50 shot on getting onboard, SPACE ‘A’ FLIGHTS! My Farias, a coxswain depending on how high of a pri- advice to those going on leave is with the 307. “Every- ority you are. Emergency Leave to fly commercial, at least when body gets cross- cases hold a higher priority over you’re planning to return,” she trained. Everyone has those traveling on ordinary leave; said. to learn each other’s however, individuals need to Being AWOL is no laughing jobs, whether it is understand no one is guaranteed a matter. It may come with some using the weaponry or seat on a space ‘A’ flight,” he said. serious consequences. being trained to be a And without a flight back to “Recently, quite a few people coxswain. There are GTMO, you could find yourself have come into the office seeking Photo by Spc. Chris S. Pisano no real set parameters. in a sticky situation. advice on what to do with troops Don’t get left behind! Plan your leave well in advance. We’re allowed, with “I recently went home for who have been deemed AWOL,” the blessing of the leave, and when I tried to return I said Army Capt. Maximino Gon- ishable by confinement of one mother, father, sibling, child, command, to adapt in was bumped from my flight. I zalez, Deputy Staff Judge Advo- month and forfeiture of two- mother-in-law or father-in-law, the PSU.” called to inform my chain of com- cate. thirds pay per month for one you will be granted emergency Petty Officer 3rd Class Gary N. Paxson and his fellow crewmen clean weapons “As far as the unit mand about what was going on, “The majority of the troops month. For more than three days, leave for a period not to exceed for the next boat shift. goes, the training is however, they informed me that I who were AWOL were individu- but less than 30, you are subject to 14 days. awesome,” said Petty was absent without leave,” said als that were bumped from confinement for six months and This is not to include your “It’s a strain on the family and profes- Officer 3rd Class flights. Anyone forfeiture of two-thirds pay per grandmother, cousin, aunt or Petty Officer 3rd Class Melissa Steinman mans a sional life, but we train for this,” said Petty Melissa Steinman, a quartermaster with the .50-caliber machine gun while on patrol. going on leave month for six months. uncle, unless this relative served Officer 3rd Class Adam Williams, a crew- 307 and one of the only six females that are or Emergency “Individuals who make valiant in “Loco Parentis” status. This man with the unit. “We definitely see the in the unit of approximately 157 reservists. the Army, Air Force and Marine Corps ser- Leave needs to efforts to return but are victims of status is defined as an individual need for port security here, and the family is “They don’t care if you’re male or female. vicemembers assigned to JTF-160 and understand that circumstances out of their control who cared for you (or vice versa) supportive.” They say go do your job because they don’t COMNAV BASE. being bumped are not likely to face severe pun- for a period of at least five years “Back at home on our drill weekends, we want to hear the differences between men “There’s a lot of cross-training with the from a flight is ishment. UCMJ action is set up prior to your coming on active practice for this,” said Petty Officer 3rd Class and women.” other services as well,” said Steinman. not an excuse not as a means to punish but as a duty. Gary N. Paxson, a crewman with the 307. The PSU 307, working alongside the “We’re training with a Navy unit that will for not being means to correct,” said Gonzalez. Although the policy does not “The unit is well-trained and we’ve got good Navy Mobile Inshore Undersea Warfare unit replace us when we leave, and it’s great that back on time. Although being bumped from specify what is considered “cir- people in here.” here, also conducts training exercises with they’re showing a lot of enthusiasm for what They are a flight may seem like a situation cumstances out of your control” we’re offering them.” responsible to out of your control, it is not. There you need to know that you are in “It’s typical of port security to be working return when are other travel alternatives that danger of being AWOL and hav- in a joint environment, more so than other they are sup- may be utilized. ing to deal with a variety of con- units in the Coast Guard,” said Farias. posed to. They “The best way to ensure a sequences. “Because of what’s going on around the also need to flight both on and off the island is “Regardless of what is going world we have an extremely important job, understand that via commercial flight,” said San- on, it is pertinent to keep your and everyone serving in the military is in this failing to return tos. There are two commercial chain informed of what is going mission together.” on time comes airlines that fly both onto and off on. Even if you’re not back, you That sense of patriotism is what motivates with repercus- the island. They are Lynx Air and will be accounted for,” said Gon- the reservists of the PSU 307 — they know sions,” he said. Air Tropical. zalez. they have a job, they know how to do it, and Ultimately, For more information on their Remember, although you’re they know they’re going to go and do it. the service- flight schedules and fees, contact anxious to get to where you have “A lot of people asked if I was irritated member’s com- their websites. They are to go, take the time out to secure with the reserve call-up,” said Steinman. manding officer www.lynxair.com and air-tropi- travel arrangements and save “There is no irritation because it’s what has has UCMJ cal.com. yourself the sometimes dire con- to be done. You can’t go to school or work authority and Policy letter #4, “Leave/Lib- sequences of being AWOL. You and not think about our freedom. And that’s Photo by Spc. Michelle M. Scsepko prosecutorial erty and Family Member Visita- may find yourself more stressed why we’re down here. The base is safer Air Force Senior Airman Jason Bradford fills out a leave discretion. Pun- tion,” signed by Joint Task Force out than before you left, with no Back at the docks, all boats are cleaned and serviced to be ready before and after each shift. because we’re here.” request form. ishment can 160 commander Army Brig. Gen. leave days left to spend. Page 8 Friday, August 2, 2002 Page 9 This is a test: JTF-160 soldiers sweat APFT Story and photos by Saturday was Army PFT time, diagnostic Spc. Frank N. Pellegrini version, for the troops of JTF-160. Some 100 The Wire soldiers gathered at McCalla hangar at 5:30 “Give the soldiers the benefit of the doubt, a.m. for two minutes of push-ups, two min- but flunk ‘em if you have to,” Staff Sgt. utes of sit-ups, and a timed two-mile run. Steven R. Munnerlyn told the graders Friday. Some made the standard, some didn’t. “That’s why we’re here. To show ‘em where Everyone got a good workout — and found they’re at.” out where they were “at.”

Maj. Javier A. Reina churns out a sit-up during Saturday’s test. A row of soldiers hits the ground for two minutes of push-ups as a grader checks for correct form. 1st Sgt. Teddy Hebert, left, gets a hand from Master Sgt. Dave Morgan after an all- out effort in the two-mile run.

An overheated soldier utilizes the water point after finishing the run.

Sgt. 1st Class Pedro Lizzarda records a score. JTF-160 soldiers pound the pavement Saturday as the two-mile running event kicks off under the morning sun. Spc. Christian E. Farrell of the 361st PCH, not visible here, was the first to cross the finish line, in 12:15. Page 8 Friday, August 2, 2002 Page 9 This is a test: JTF-160 soldiers sweat APFT Story and photos by Saturday was Army PFT time, diagnostic Spc. Frank N. Pellegrini version, for the troops of JTF-160. Some 100 The Wire soldiers gathered at McCalla hangar at 5:30 “Give the soldiers the benefit of the doubt, a.m. for two minutes of push-ups, two min- but flunk ‘em if you have to,” Staff Sgt. utes of sit-ups, and a timed two-mile run. Steven R. Munnerlyn told the graders Friday. Some made the standard, some didn’t. “That’s why we’re here. To show ‘em where Everyone got a good workout — and found they’re at.” out where they were “at.”

Maj. Javier A. Reina churns out a sit-up during Saturday’s test. A row of soldiers hits the ground for two minutes of push-ups as a grader checks for correct form. 1st Sgt. Teddy Hebert, left, gets a hand from Master Sgt. Dave Morgan after an all- out effort in the two-mile run.

An overheated soldier utilizes the water point after finishing the run.

Sgt. 1st Class Pedro Lizzarda records a score. JTF-160 soldiers pound the pavement Saturday as the two-mile running event kicks off under the morning sun. Spc. Christian E. Farrell of the 361st PCH, not visible here, was the first to cross the finish line, in 12:15. Page 10 Friday, August 2, 2002 Friday, August 2, 2002 Page 7 How to leave and not go AWOL make GTMO safer place to serve By Army Pfc. Ariel L. McCreary range anywhere from admisitra- Rick Baccus, states that members Well-trained per- Spc. Michelle M. Scsepko from the 215th Finance Co. out of tive, such as a counseling state- of the JTF-160 will be eligible to The Wire sonnel are the key to Fort Hood, Texas. ment or an Article 15, and be as request leave after being in coun- making sure that the “So there I was, stuck in Jack- severe as a court-martial. try for at least 90 days. After 90 mission runs So, you say you’re going on sonville waiting for another flight. Being court-martialed may days in GTMO, up to 10 days of smoothly, and a close leave. Your bags are packed, and I ended up sleeping in a motel, result in confinement with pay regular leave may be authorized. attention to training you’re ready to make the voyage and being bumped yet again from forfeiture. Article 86 of the Man- If an emergency situation plays a huge factor in back to civilization and the free another space ‘A’ flight. Luckily, I ual for Court-Martial 2001 states arises at home, such as a death, keeping the reservists world. But before you go, there ran into some people who were in that absence from duty or unit for imminent death or a doctor-certi- of the PSU 307 ready are some things you need to the same predicament and had not more than three days is pun- fied serious illness or injury to a to rock at any given know. Because getting off the discovered a FBI flight to GTMO time, no matter what island is one thing, but getting departing from Miami,” she said. job needs to get done. back is a whole other mission. “In the end, I returned three “The command of “There is no guarantee that days late and I was on the AWOL the PSU 307 is great, you will be able to board a space list. I received a counseling state- and the unit is always ‘A’ flight,” said Juan Santos, Pas- ment and learned a very impor- evolving,” said Petty senger Service Supervisor at the tant lesson: Officer 3rd Class Leeward Air Terminal. “You have DON’T DEPEND ON William “Papi” a 50/50 shot on getting onboard, SPACE ‘A’ FLIGHTS! My Farias, a coxswain depending on how high of a pri- advice to those going on leave is with the 307. “Every- ority you are. Emergency Leave to fly commercial, at least when body gets cross- cases hold a higher priority over you’re planning to return,” she trained. Everyone has those traveling on ordinary leave; said. to learn each other’s however, individuals need to Being AWOL is no laughing jobs, whether it is understand no one is guaranteed a matter. It may come with some using the weaponry or seat on a space ‘A’ flight,” he said. serious consequences. being trained to be a And without a flight back to “Recently, quite a few people coxswain. There are GTMO, you could find yourself have come into the office seeking Photo by Spc. Chris S. Pisano no real set parameters. in a sticky situation. advice on what to do with troops Don’t get left behind! Plan your leave well in advance. We’re allowed, with “I recently went home for who have been deemed AWOL,” the blessing of the leave, and when I tried to return I said Army Capt. Maximino Gon- ishable by confinement of one mother, father, sibling, child, command, to adapt in was bumped from my flight. I zalez, Deputy Staff Judge Advo- month and forfeiture of two- mother-in-law or father-in-law, the PSU.” called to inform my chain of com- cate. thirds pay per month for one you will be granted emergency Petty Officer 3rd Class Gary N. Paxson and his fellow crewmen clean weapons “As far as the unit mand about what was going on, “The majority of the troops month. For more than three days, leave for a period not to exceed for the next boat shift. goes, the training is however, they informed me that I who were AWOL were individu- but less than 30, you are subject to 14 days. awesome,” said Petty was absent without leave,” said als that were bumped from confinement for six months and This is not to include your “It’s a strain on the family and profes- Officer 3rd Class flights. Anyone forfeiture of two-thirds pay per grandmother, cousin, aunt or Petty Officer 3rd Class Melissa Steinman mans a sional life, but we train for this,” said Petty Melissa Steinman, a quartermaster with the .50-caliber machine gun while on patrol. going on leave month for six months. uncle, unless this relative served Officer 3rd Class Adam Williams, a crew- 307 and one of the only six females that are or Emergency “Individuals who make valiant in “Loco Parentis” status. This man with the unit. “We definitely see the in the unit of approximately 157 reservists. the Army, Air Force and Marine Corps ser- Leave needs to efforts to return but are victims of status is defined as an individual need for port security here, and the family is “They don’t care if you’re male or female. vicemembers assigned to JTF-160 and understand that circumstances out of their control who cared for you (or vice versa) supportive.” They say go do your job because they don’t COMNAV BASE. being bumped are not likely to face severe pun- for a period of at least five years “Back at home on our drill weekends, we want to hear the differences between men “There’s a lot of cross-training with the from a flight is ishment. UCMJ action is set up prior to your coming on active practice for this,” said Petty Officer 3rd Class and women.” other services as well,” said Steinman. not an excuse not as a means to punish but as a duty. Gary N. Paxson, a crewman with the 307. The PSU 307, working alongside the “We’re training with a Navy unit that will for not being means to correct,” said Gonzalez. Although the policy does not “The unit is well-trained and we’ve got good Navy Mobile Inshore Undersea Warfare unit replace us when we leave, and it’s great that back on time. Although being bumped from specify what is considered “cir- people in here.” here, also conducts training exercises with they’re showing a lot of enthusiasm for what They are a flight may seem like a situation cumstances out of your control” we’re offering them.” responsible to out of your control, it is not. There you need to know that you are in “It’s typical of port security to be working return when are other travel alternatives that danger of being AWOL and hav- in a joint environment, more so than other they are sup- may be utilized. ing to deal with a variety of con- units in the Coast Guard,” said Farias. posed to. They “The best way to ensure a sequences. “Because of what’s going on around the also need to flight both on and off the island is “Regardless of what is going world we have an extremely important job, understand that via commercial flight,” said San- on, it is pertinent to keep your and everyone serving in the military is in this failing to return tos. There are two commercial chain informed of what is going mission together.” on time comes airlines that fly both onto and off on. Even if you’re not back, you That sense of patriotism is what motivates with repercus- the island. They are Lynx Air and will be accounted for,” said Gon- the reservists of the PSU 307 — they know sions,” he said. Air Tropical. zalez. they have a job, they know how to do it, and Ultimately, For more information on their Remember, although you’re they know they’re going to go and do it. the service- flight schedules and fees, contact anxious to get to where you have “A lot of people asked if I was irritated member’s com- their websites. They are to go, take the time out to secure with the reserve call-up,” said Steinman. manding officer www.lynxair.com and air-tropi- travel arrangements and save “There is no irritation because it’s what has has UCMJ cal.com. yourself the sometimes dire con- to be done. You can’t go to school or work authority and Policy letter #4, “Leave/Lib- sequences of being AWOL. You and not think about our freedom. And that’s Photo by Spc. Michelle M. Scsepko prosecutorial erty and Family Member Visita- may find yourself more stressed why we’re down here. The base is safer Air Force Senior Airman Jason Bradford fills out a leave discretion. Pun- tion,” signed by Joint Task Force out than before you left, with no Back at the docks, all boats are cleaned and serviced to be ready before and after each shift. because we’re here.” request form. ishment can 160 commander Army Brig. Gen. leave days left to spend. Page 6 Friday, August 2, 2002 Friday, August 2, 2002 Page 11 Port Security Unit 307 reservists The emergency leave process

Story and photos by Spc. Chris S. Pisano The Wire “We’re junkyard dogs. We guard the junk- yard, and if anyone comes near the gate, we bark real loud.” That was how Petty Officer 1st Class Richard Sapronetti, assistant boat chief of Coast Guard Port Security Unit 307, described his team’s mission at Guantanamo Bay. These reservists from St. Petersburg, Fla., provide general port security — escorting ships, stopping boats to check identification, checking out suspicious packages and bomb threats, making sure all vessels coming in or out are approved and ensuring that the ports are safe from terrorist attacks. Performing this mission from the land and sea, they are always on the clock making sure the base is safe. In addition to providing security around the ports from the shore, the PSU 307 patrols the surrounding seas in their 25- foot-long Boston Whalers, which are equipped with several machine guns. Usually spending up to eight hours out doing patrols, the four-man crew on every Petty Officer 1st Class Richard Sapronetti, assistant boat chief with the Port Security Unit 307, conducts a radio check as he and his crew head out on a mission. boat has a coxswain who, regardless of rank, is in charge of the boat and drives it. An engi- their jobs.” Constant deployments can be difficult on neer and two gunners fill out the crew on The reservists of the PSU 307 have been reservists, but given the impact of terrorism each patrol. securing the ports here since the beginning of on the world in this day and age, this crew In addition to their time out on the water, June, but they have been in action a lot longer recognizes that their mission is more impor- the crewmembers must also clean and serv- than that. Immediately after the attacks on tant than ever before. ice their boats and weapons — an hour of Sept. 11, the PSU 307 was called up for port “What Sept. 11 was all about is what we preparation before and after each shift. But security in New York for two days, before train for,” said Sapronetti. “Looking out for the reservists of the 307 don’t complain heading out to begin a two-month tour in terrorism is our job. Everyone in this unit is about the long hours. Boston. When finished at Boston, they prepared for it. Some guys in this unit were “I love doing my job here,” said headed up and down the East Coast, received even deployed after what happened to the Sapronetti. “Everyone works their tails off. some downtime, and then got the call to USS Cole. I’d say the average guy in this unit They’re very professional in how they do come to GTMO. has been deployed twice in the last year.”

A port security Boston Whaler cuts through the rough seas as its crew heads out to escort a Coast Guard Cutter. Page 12 Friday, August 2, 2002 Friday, August 2, 2002 Page 5 Heights, from page 1 the mission.” Supply sergeant keeps the ball But three soldiers on site, escort guards with the always coming-and-going 342nd MPs now staying at Camp America, rolling for detainee operation had had it both ways — and to them, Freedom Heights wasn’t Story and photos who are tasked to open the vegetarian-based years, has managed to earn the respect and all bad. By Army Pfc. Jean-Carl Bertin MREs and remove unauthorized food acces- admiration of her co-workers in the midst of “Sometimes I’d rather be here The Wire sories such as meal condiments, chewing the everyday pressures that come with her than there,” said Pfc. Matthew gum, matches, plastic bag, heaters and hot job. Burns. “It sure was warm — but When new detainees arrive at Camp Delta, sauce. “Anything spicy comes out,” she said. “Sometimes it gets hectic,” said Staff Sgt. it was fun. I liked hanging out they are issued an orange jumpsuit to wear After the breakdown process, the meals are Bruce Slay, who has been working with her with the Marines when they were and personal hygiene items such as soap, then repackaged and delivered to the camp for two years. “She can handle the pressure. here at the beginning.” shampoo, toothpaste and shower shoes. before lunchtime. That’s the reason why I gave her this posi- “There was a little more com- These basic supplies have to be constantly “Even though some of our soldiers go to tion.” munity,” said Sgt. Kyle Robin- replaced as they are used, and someone has to the camp to deliver the needed supply and the As Taylor’s first line supervisor, Slay son. “You could just look over to make sure they get what they need, makes sure she has all the sup- the tent next to you and say hello. when they need it. plies that her shop needs. Even if it was to an iguana.” A crew of volunteers from Camp America folds up what’s left of the Freedom Heights chapel Wednesday. That’s the S-4 shop of the 160th “I don’t have to constantly Certainly if you’re one of Military Police Battalion out of Tal- check up on her. She is doing a those who find that the air-condi- quarters — good, honest, sweaty stacked floorboards with special- detention mission undergone in lahassee, Fla., currently attached to super job. I can always depend on tioned rooms here can get a mite manual labor. ists, Marine and Navy desk jock- response to a war on terror that JTF-160 Joint Detention Operations her. She knows what she has to do chilly, or you sometimes find “Take all the tents down, pull eys pulled out wiring with had just begun in earnest. Group (JDOG), which carries out and she runs her section her way,” yourself craving something a bit the stakes, take out all the electri- shift-working MP guards. JTF-160 Army Commanding the mission of keeping the detainees said Slay. more rugged for your deploy- cal wiring,” summed up JTF-160 Among the ruins of a place dom- Gen. Rick Baccus, who took over well-supplied. “She is a super soldier. I have a ment lifestyle, there was an unde- 1st Sgt. Teddy Hebert. “Pull the inated by unshakable routines, the JTF from the Marines and The person who makes it all hap- lot of faith and confidence in her.” niably attractive “hard-core” poles and band them together in everyone on this detail got a wel- was at GTMO while Freedom pen and handles the day-to-day Woods has praise for her as quality to Freedom Heights — piles. Fold the tents, palletize come break from theirs. Heights still teemed with soldiers, operation is Army Sgt. Kemeral E. well. “She is a nice person. She is including the occaisonal scorpion them, get them ready to be even stopped by Thursday to look Taylor, the noncommissioned offi- very considerate. We can go to shipped out. in on the crews’ progress. cer in charge of supply. her for about anything. She’s like Stack up the In many ways, the breakdown “We have to make sure that the a mother to me.” flooring and was less ceremonious than it was detainees get all of the comfort Taylor has two children wait- forklift it away utilitarian. The tents had stood items that are required,” said Taylor. ing for her at home in Florida. so trucks can empty since April, and most of “We are responsible with providing Before she came to GTMO, she come pick it the detail’s job was to gather what anything related to supply that the taught at a Tallahassee public up. The last was still serviceable — tents, camp needs.” Army Sgt. Taylor, supply NCOIC, sorts out orange jumpsuits and basic comfort thing’ll be the poles, stakes, wiring — for future items for the detainees housed at Camp Delta. school. She said GTMO is some- These items include toothpaste, times like a vacation. She hopes sandbags.” use. Even the countless sandbags toothbrushes, toilet paper, uniforms, to go back to the same civilian job With the sun were due to be picked up by the laundry, trash bags, gloves, hand sanitizers processed MREs, others remain in the supply after this deployment. blazing, BDU infantry at the end of the week. and other basic items. The supplies are not room and are constantly breaking down “People have a tendency to take supply for blouses and So was Wednesday a signifi- only for the detainees, but also for the guards MREs,” said Taylor. granted,” said Taylor. “But my job here is caps came off, cant moment, or just recycling? running the camp as well. Since the 160th MPBN doesn’t have vital.” Spc. Alton Ellis, left, and Pfc. JustinGordon from the rank was for- “The taking down of Freedom “We go to the camp three times a day to enough personnel to man the operation by “We have the reputation of being difficult 114th MP Co. pile up floorboards to be taken away. gotten, and Heights symbolizes the end of the check the camp’s supply and make sure that itself, Taylor has to rely on soldiers from the to work with, but we are not as bad as people water breaks conditions present at the begin- supply is not running low.” different MP companies assigned to her bat- think we are,” said Taylor. in the mess kit. were mandatory. The crew from ning of this operation, both for the Early in the morning, Taylor sends her sol- talion. The staff that Taylor works with Spc. Woods agreed. “We are one big happy At least the breaking-down Camp America got into a detainees and the soldiers who diers to Camp Delta to pick up dirty laundry changes almost every week. family. It’s not a bad detail. We have fun. We work itself was a change of pace friendly competition with the guarded them,” said Col. John J. and replace items used the night before. For many of the staff members it’s just a have great NCOs,” she said. for the crews on site more used to crew from the JTF buildings Perrone, Jr., JDOG commader. Although Taylor’s unit is not specifically Army Staff Sgt. Tom McCarthy of J3 detail. But they seem to like it and enjoy Said Slay: “Taylor is the glue that keeps it day after day of detainee-watch- (The outnumbered JTFers lost.) holds up a tent for workers inside. But a lot of that significance tasked with overseeing laundry, she has to working with Taylor. “I can be doing worse,” all together.” ing at Camp Delta — or the vari- Air Force computer geeks rides on the next chapter in the ensure that bedding and clothing are cleaned said Spc. Michael Beckom of the 178th MP ous forms of office slavery at the humped tent poles next to Army “We’d pry up floorboards and life of now-empty X-Ray, and on a regular basis. Co. “It’s a relaxed environment.” Beckom Pink Palace and the JTF head- bus drivers. Sergeant majors find scorpions, tarantulas, mice,” that story only time can tell. If Taylor needs specific items that are out has been on the detail for about a week. said Sgt. Major Daniel M. Polin- “I have no idea what they’re of stock, she goes to her next line supervisor, Cpl. Tracy Brooks, who has been working ski of the 361st PCH. “We even going to do with this place, so I who then goes to a central warehouse here to there for about a month, said, “Sgt. Taylor is pulled one up and saw what must don’t know if it’s a big moment or purchase these items. “We always have to pretty cool. I like working for her. The work- have been a four-foot snake not,” said Capt. Tony Lloyd of assess our supply level and replenish our place is really not stressful.” Brooks worked chase a mouse across the camp.” JDOG. “All I know is this is hard warehouse,” said Taylor. at Camp Delta before she was assigned to the But given the historical signif- work, and these guys out here In addition to keeping track of the basic supply unit. icance of the war on terror and today are doing a great job.” comfort items for the camp, a major part of “I think our job is very important,” said the detention operation at Guan- her job is to provide lunch for the detainees. Spc. Myeva Woods from the 239th MPCo. tanamo Bay, this was more than Every day the detainees receive Meals, “Without us, the detainees will not have clean another work-detail day in the Ready-to-Eat for lunch. clothes and basic issues that they need,” she military. These crews were tear- “Before we send the meals, we take out all said. “We keep the ball rolling.” ing down the quarters of the first the items that the detainees are not allowed to Woods, whose Military Occupational Spe- guards of the first detainees at have,” said Taylor. cialty is supply, has been working with Taylor GTMO, hastily assembled living This process is called “MREs break- Army Cpl. Tracy Brooks, Spc. Eric Castellanos, Pfc. since June. Jai Pate and Sgt. Gary French (right) process vege- A volunteer crew from the Pink Palace pull a collapsed tent taut for folding. spaces for what was then, in down.” Taylor supervises a group of soldiers Taylor, who has been in the Army for 13 tarian MREs before they are sent to the detainees. many ways, a hastily assembled The camp at Wednesday’s end. Page 4 Friday, August 2, 2002 Friday, August 2, 2002 Page 13

Wretched feelings fill my mind. While my heart accepts, My brain tries to deny. Friday, August 2 My heart pumps black blood... 8 p.m. Stuart Little 2 (PG) 10 p.m. Road to Perdition (R) DANGER IS NEAR. Walking through clouds, Saturday, August 3 8 p.m. Juwanna Mann (PG-13) With visions unclear. 10 p.m. Windtalkers (R) Keeping a straight face, Sunday, August 4 While disguising my fear... 8 p.m. Divine Secrets of the Ya Ya SOMETHING’S NOT RIGHT. Sisterhood (PG-13) Before and after: Two volunteer crews made short work of Freedom Heights on Wednesday, breaking down and packing up 78 tents in the hot sun. Seems I can’t win in this endless fight. Monday, August 5 Shooting far for my dreams, 8 p.m. The Sum of All Fears (PG-13 But I have them in sight Tuesday, August 6 Frustrated 8 p.m. Juwanna Mann (PG-13) It may be dark now, Poetry Corner But someday I will find the light. Wednesday, August 7 by Spc. Joseph A. Morris 8 p.m. Windtalkers (R)

Thursday, August 8 8 p.m. Divine Secrets of the Ya Ya Sisterhood (PG-13)

Across 42 Clean 31 Charged particle 51 Election counts 43 Compass point 32 Take to court 52 Not these 45 City in Ohio 33 Liberal (abbr.) 53 Potato state 1 Rowing device 47 Mr. Downs of 60 minutes 35 Rainy mo. 55 Talk 4 Epoch 48 Ca. University 37 Flightless bird 56 Avoid 7 Ocean 50 Star 38 Sprocket 57 School group 10 Clean thoroughly 52 Official document 39 Kilometers per hour 59 Pear shaped instrument 12 Workplace 54 Scoundrel 44 Cashew 60 Group of criminals 13 Priest 57 Doctoral degree 45 Beers 62 Hertz 15 Ersatz 58 Sign language 46 Criterion 64 Lair 16 Stage of life 60 Greenwich Mean Time 47 Frump 66 Droop 17 Sulfuric and nitric, for example 61 Tender loving care 49 Potter’s needs 68 Lager 18 Affirmative 63 Kowtow Compiled by Spc. Chris S. Pisano and Spc. Joseph A. Morris 19 West by north 65 North American country 21 Pluck 67 Devour (2 wds.) 23 Contender 69 Cinder 24 Queen-like 70 Beige 26 Half man, half goat 71 Children’s sliding toys 28 Leered 72 Long time 30 Lovers 73 Chicken creation This week’s 31 Island 74 Before, poetically question: 34 Landing 36 Tap, like a bird 40 French “yes” Down 41 Gorilla If a food 1 Yellow pigment 2 Got up fight broke Answers to the 3 Flee July 26 puzzle 4 Eagerness out in the 5 Scrap chow hall, Air Force Airman Navy Chief P. O. Mr. Christopher Navy Petty Officer Army Spc. John 6 A wager (2 wds.) 1st Class William Stephanie Williams, Ferguson, Food 3rd Class Albert E. J. Peck, 342nd Mili- 7 Pouch what do you Nelson, Motor Pool MIUWU 204 Service Leader Harshaw MIUWU 204 tary Police Co. 8 Enlighten 9 Zeal think would “Macaroni with “I’d go right for the ice “I’d throw spaghetti “Well, you have to “First, I’d set up a 10 Mole cheese covered in machine. After every- all over the faces. It think of the long-term diversion by tossing 11 Bypath make the Texas Pete hot- one is cold and cov- would be well- torture effects. Iced tea salad everywhere. 13 Heathen sauce. It would ered in ice, I would cooked, so it would all over everyone. When everyone is 14 Vane direction perfect spread easily and go right for the hot stick. A hot cream When they step out- distracted, that’s 20 Puffed stick on alot of peo- coffee.” sauce would also go side, they’ll all get when the meatballs 22 U.S. Air Force artillery? ple. The hot sauce well.” eaten alive by the start flying. Then, I 25 “__ Whiz!” should have a blind- gnats.” would start releasing 27 Cooking measurement ing effect.” the sauce.” 29 Capital of Bangladesh 30 Air-conditioning gas Page 14 Friday, August 2, 2002 Friday, August 2, 2002 Page 3

Hydroid season at GTMO: Helicopter Maintenance forgotten but not gone See Mr. Devon Christie as soon as possible for the Compiled by Spc. Joseph A. Morris next Night Fishing Trip sign-up sheet. Boat leaves and Spc. Chris S. Pisano from Pelican Pete’s Marina at 6:30 PM, Friday, August The Wire Story by Spc. Chris S. Pisano on it should also relieve a lot of the symp- 9th. For more information, call Capt. Gormly at #5249. and Spc. Joseph A. Morris toms.” The Wire Daily Free Daytime & Evening Lessons for Sailing, Local first aid measures you can use to try Kayaking, and Motor Boating at Pelican Pete’s Marina. The members of the Navy Organizational Maintenance Entering the warm waters of Guantanamo to get rid of a reaction to hydroids include Nightly 8:00PM Free Movie, Lyceum & Camp Bulke- Department and Navy Search and Rescue team work Bay may not burn you, but the hydroids that using shaving cream, baking soda and even ley. together to ensure that their HH-1N helicopters are fit for dwell within the depths of the sea sure can. flour. Without treatment, though, the symp- Advanced Step Aerobics Classes, Denich Gym, Mon- day, Wednesday and Friday, 5:15PM-6:15PM. flight. Resembling feathery plants, hydroids are toms should disappear within three days. Tae-Kwon Do Classes, Marine Hill Aerobics Room, actually colonies of plant-like animals “We’ve seen a few people that come in Monday-Friday, 6:30PM-7:30PM. One half keeps the choppers flying with constant main- equipped with strong stinging cells that are that have severe reactions and look terrible,” 1-On-1 Spinning Classes, G.J Denich Gym. MWF, 5:30PM-6:30PM, Tues. & Thurs. 6:15PM-7:15PM. tenance and care. The other will fly out of them and used to capture prey and defend themselves. said Cota. “If you have respiratory problems splash down if a troop gets in over his head. So if you’re It is those stinging cells that can cause a quite or suffer intense pain, you should come in for Today, Friday, August 2nd caught in the undertow and you still make it home, thank severe inflammation and burning sensation medical treatment.” All Day Non-Alcoholic Social Time, Main M.W.R. Lib - on the unlucky swimmer’s skin. A prescription cream called “End Itch,” erty Center. the collective efforts of the crewmen at McCalla hangar “When you come out of the water and see containing Benadryl® and steroids, has 6:00AM- 6:00PM, Open Swim, Marine Hill Pool. for getting the whole job done. red-hot raised-looking things that don’t look proven very effective in decreasing severe 10:00AM- 8:00PM, Open Swim, Windjammer Pool. good and don’t feel inflammatory reac- 11:00AM- 7:00PM, Open Swim Deer Point Pool. good, you’ve got tions to hydroids. In 5:00PM: GTMO Queen Fishing Trip, Bayview Dock. hydroids,” said rare, extremely Navy Lt. Cmdr. severe cases, oral Saturday, August 3rd Scott Cota, depart- doses or shots of 10:00AM- 8:00PM, Open Swim, Windjammer Pool. 10:00AM- 6:00PM, Open Swim, Marine Hill and Deer ment head of ambu- Benadryl and Point Pools. latory services and a steroids can become All Day Movie Marathon, Main M.W.R. Liberty Center. physician at the U.S. neccessary to com- Naval Hospital, bat the hydroids. Sunday, August 4th GTMO Bay, Cuba. “In May, we had 10:00AM- 8:00PM, Open Swim, Windjammer Pool. “You can usually a lot of severe cases, 10:00AM- 6:00PM, Open Swim, Marine Hill and Deer feel them immedi- some so intense that Point Pools. ately, and they can shots of steroids had 11:00PM, Chess Tournament, Main M.W.R. Liberty spread through con- to be given,” said Center. tact with the skin, Photo by John Pennington, www.enature.com Cota. Monday, August 5th but it depends on the Hydroids: You don’t want to meet them. So how does one 6:00AM- 6:00PM, Open Swim, Marine Hill Pool. person on how simply avoid com- 10:00AM- 8:00PM, Open Swim, Windjammer Pool. severe the reaction will be,” he said. ing in contact with these things? Just where 11:00AM- 7:00PM, Open Swim, Deer Point Pool. “Some people aren’t affected by hydroids the heck are they located? 12:00PM- 1:00AM, Jamaican Pre-Independence Cele- at all,” said Cota. “Like poison ivy or poison Everywhere. As natural inhabitants of bration, Phillips Park. oak, it depends on the individual’s sensitivity warm tropical seas, they can be anywhere. to the venom they produce. Usually, it is the They can attach onto boats, rocks, shells or Tuesday, August 6th Photo by Spc. Joseph A. Morris Photo by Spc. Joseph A. Morris Petty Officer 1st Class Mark Chatfield double-checks gauges in the cockpit. Petty Officer 3rd Class Chris Downey fixes oil coolers on an HH-1N. second time exposed to the hydroids that any seaweeds from low tide to water more than 6:00AM- 6:00PM, Open Swim, Marine Hill Pool. reaction will take place.” 525 feet deep. The only sure way to avoid 10:00AM- 8:00PM, Open Swim, Windjammer Pool. “If you become exposed to hydroids, do them is to stay out of the water. 11:00AM- 7:00PM, Open Swim, Deer Point Pool. not wash the skin with fresh water because it The hydroid season around here usually All Day Puzzle Time, Main M.W.R. Liberty Center. will only make it worse,” said Cota. “Wash lasts from April to October. It is believed that 5:15PM- 6:15PM, Yoga Ultimate Stretch Class, G.J. with sea water first. Putting a cold compress during this time the hydroids bloom in their Denich Gymansium. 7:00PM, Dart Tournament, Main M.W.R. Liberty Cen- reproductive stage, causing the production of ter. the protein that causes the skin reaction. And what about the popular local myth Wedsnesday, August 7th that when the white butterflies come out, the 6:00AM-6:00PM, Open Swim, Marine Hill Pool. hydroids go away? 10:00AM-8:00PM, Open Swim, Windjammer Pool. “I don’t know,” said Cota, “But we haven’t 11:00AM-7:00PM, Open Swim, Deer Point Pool. had as many people coming in lately since 7:00PM, First Commander’s Cup Event, 8 Ball Tourna- the butterflies have been out.” ment, Main M.W.R. Liberty, CBQ. Butterflies or no butterflies, the threat of the hydroids remains a reality in the other- Thursday, August 8th wise inviting waters of Guantanamo Bay. 6:00AM-6:00PM, Open Swim, Marine Hill Pool. 10:00AM-8:00PM, Open Swim, Windjammer Pool. There’s a chance that you might not be 11:00AM-7:00PM, Open Swim, Deer Point Pool. Petty Officer 2nd Class Mark Thompson Petty Officer 1st Class Mark Chatfield Petty Officer 3rd Class Chris Downey affected, but then again, the next time you 5:15PM-6:15PM, Yoga Ultimate Stretch Class, G.J. “I enjoy making sure periodic maintenance checks “It’s exciting when we’re doing rescues. We do a lot “I love doing my job. I love being here. It feels good Photo by Spc. Frank N. Pellegrini come out of the water you just might have the Denich Gymnasium. are done on the aircraft. I love working here. It’s a of practice scenarios and train hard to prepare our- to rescue people. Jumping out of the helicopter into Those white butterflies: Nature’s “all clear” on hydroids? mark of the hydroid on your flesh. good duty.” selves. You got to practice like you play.” the water is also great.” Page 2 Friday, August 2, 2002 Friday, August 2, 2002 Page 15 Chaplains’ Corner 1963 Letter Answers Terrorism John Paul II has made reference to some- the natural and equal dignity of human beings. Cota’s return is a smash on the court thing written in 1963 for the theme of the next These new forms are called upon to work World Day of Peace. for the universal common good and, thanks to The 36th World Day, to be observed Jan. 1, a public and world authority, protect and pro- Story and photos by Events like this tournament will emphasize “Pacem in Terris (Peace on mote fundamental human rights. Spc. Jose A. Martinez make it easier for a new tennis Softball Standings Earth): A Constant Endeavor.” The Vatican The 2003 World Day of Peace will call The Wire player to showcase his or her tal- Top Ten explained that the Pope wanted to commemo- attention to the shaky state of peace in the ents and network around the ten- JTF-170 7-0 Williams sisters watch out — rate the 40th anniversary of this encyclical world and encourage everyone to prayerfully nis circuit in GTMO. Iguanas 7-1 written by John XXIII. read the signs of the times, and to take seri- Julie Cota is back! “You have a chance to meet Regulars 7-1 In “Pacem in Terris,” four foundations of ously the values and morals needed to con- After giving up the game of new people,” said Hawkins. peace are stressed: truth, justice, charity and struct real human coexistence. tennis for four years, the aerobic Responding to the increased Hospital 7-1 liberty. “Pacem in Terris” was the first John Paul II, like most of us, is concerned JTF-160 Commander Gen. Rick Baccus instructor at Marine Hill’s cardio interest, MWR will continue to 239 MP Co. 5-2 encyclical in which a Pontiff not only about terrorism and other forms of fratricide. room made her return to the court do its part. Officials there are GTMO Bay 5-3 a memorable one Saturday by addressed Catholics but all “men of good Hopefully, we will all remember the timeli- Recently, the Secretary of Defense, planning to resurface the tennis 178 MP Co. 5-3 will.” ness of fundamental values, and commit our- wrapping up the GTMO tennis Donald H. Rumsfeld, issued a memoran- courts and get proper lighting, GTMO Lite 4-3 John XXIII underlined the bonds that unite selves in favor of peace. championship 6-3, 6-2 over Olga said Hawkins. dum addressing the dangers of leaking L. Cowley at the CBQ tennis Blacksheep 4-4 humanity with God. He established spiritual classified information. It is imperative Better courts, in turn will and cultural foundations for new forms of — LCDR Vincent A. Salamoni, courts. 160 MP Bn. 3-4 that every member of this command attract more people to the games. political organization, with the conviction of CHC, USNR Cota’s straight set win was not “That will bring a greater num- understands the impact of such leaks and easy. There was some tense ber of people out to the matches ensures that we do not commit such grave moments as she and Cowley and intrigue them with the game Commander’s Cup Provost Marshal’s Office violations of our laws. volleyed long and hard for many of tennis,” said Hawkins. Competition for the next We are each making a great sacrifice in points. Commander’s Cup runs from Aug. 7 Even though the game is recre- through Sept. 21, with eight male With summer in full swing it is important to the rear seat before entering. If someone threat- support of our nation by serving in our “Cowley was a very strong Women’s tennis tournament cham- ational, Hawkins is all business remember a few basic facts about personal ens you while you are in your car or if you are pion Julie A. Cota (r) and runner-up and three female teams competing player,” said Cota. when it comes to the tournament. in six events: basketball, volleyball, respective services. That sacrifice is for Olga L. Cowley (l). security while on leave. Situational awareness being followed, blow the horn to attract atten- The match was very competi- “Tennis is a lot of fun and I soccer, flag football, softball and can provide you with a measure of security tion. Don’t follow other cars too closely — naught if we then violate the very laws tive, with Cota and Cowley that are designed to help us protect and can’t wait for my semi-finals tennis. Submit your rosters as soon against criminals, in addition to protecting you boxing in the target vehicle is a common tactic exchanging rally points through the tournament. match against Hettler. He is an as possible through your chain of defend our nation and our freedom. command or unit point-of-contact. against the threat of terrorism. used by carjackers. Do not pick up hitchhikers. out. “It was great to get the whole interesting tennis player. Hettler Whether you take leave in the states or in a On the street:Avoid dark, deserted routes. Leaking classified information puts each But in the end, the former jun- Flag football rosters due Aug. 5. base involved with this tennis likes to run a lot. We call him the Questions? Capt. Gormly, #5249 foreign country, follow these basic steps: When using public transportation sit close to of us and our liberties at risk. ior college tennis player capped tournament,” said Cota. antelope,” said Hawkins. Make sure someone knows where you will the driver. Carry change for emergency phone The impact of leaks diminishes our her 5-0 run through the tourna- On the men’s side of the tour- “He’s in great physical condi- be and when you expect to return. Never carry calls. Be alert and notice who passes you and chances of winning the global war on ter- ment bracket with a victory. nament bracket Navy Capt. tion. It will be a great match,” said Volleyball Standings a wallet in your back pocket; put it inside your who is behind you. If a car stops to ask for rorism. Therefore, it is up to each and “I started playing again about a Thomas N. Hawkins defeated Air Hawkins. front pocket. Don’t carry large amounts of information, reply from a safe distance. every one of us, regardless of rank, to month ago. I played a few Force Staff Sgt. Mick A. Coffelt It will not be an easy match for money and never display your money out in If you are assaulted and the attacker is only matches to get ready for this tour- 6-1, 6-1 Saturday to advance to a either opponent in the semifinals, Chat Bout 5-0 public. Ask for directions in hotel lobbies, not after your money or valuables, don’t resist. ensure we do not open a door that would allow our enemies to hurt us to win. nament,” said Cota. semifinal match against GTMO but the future of tennis on the Navsta 4-1 on the street, know areas to avoid. If you act Your life is more important. Coming back was not easy but Fire Inspector Joe Hettler. When we disclose classified informa- island can assure fans the likeli- JTF-160 Hosp. 2-1 lost you will attract attention and make an easy Above all, always be aware of your sur- the rewards were great. Cota also “The skill level has been good hood of a rematch between these JTF-160 2-2 target for criminals. roundings, especially of the location of fire tion, we put countless lives at risk. Not accumulated 50 points for Naval in this tournament. I think there’s 178th MP Co. 1-3 only are the lives of those here at GTMO two competitors. In the car: Have your keys ready in your exits, public telephones, police stations and Hospital towards the standings in a lot of enthusiasm with tennis “The tournament was very Fire Dept. 1-3 hands as you approach your car. Keep doors police officers that may be in the area. endangered, but also the lives of our the Commander’s Cup. right now,” said Hawkins. good and I enjoyed competing. I Naval Hospital 1-4 locked, windows up, and park in well-lighted friends and families back home. It is “It’s been a lot of fun playing As the excitement of tennis would like to see this continue in 571st MP Co. 0-3 streets. As you approach your car check all imperative that we take special precau- in this tournament,” said Cota. builds on the island and more the future,” said Hawkins. four sides from a distance and note anything — Maj. Gary J. Cipolletta, tions to ensure we do not expose our- The tournament started on July players come and compete, the unusual, like a van parked too close, also check Deputy Provost Marshal, JTF-160 selves or our mission in that manner. 20, with 12 players set to do bat- competition will get even In some cases, the information being tle for the tennis cup. stronger. The players were representing leaked may seem small or inconsequen- “It’s a great sport. It’s a very JTF-160 Command The Wire Staff different teams on base. physical game; you have to move tial, but even the smallest piece of classi- “Because of the tournament around the court and hit a small Commander: NCOIC: fied information can amount to a Brig. Gen. Rick Baccus Sgt. Maj. Daniel Polinski the participants were able to meet ball,” said Hawkins. Deputy Commander: Editor-in-Chief: tremendous threat to our national secu- a lot of new tennis players on the The demands on one’s body Navy Capt. Robert A. Buehn Sgt. Michelle M. Pessoa rity. We are dealing with experienced ter- island,” said Cota. while they play tennis is different Public Affairs Officer: News Editor: rorist organizations trained to look for The new alliance that was built than any other sport. Lt. Col. Joseph A. Hoey Spc. Frank N. Pellegrini ways to breach our security and use the among the players on the tennis “Its not like running for dis- Joint Information Bureau Director: [email protected] court can be used as a tool to tance. You really have to have Cmdr. David Points Staff writers and design team: information they’ve collected against us. We must take care to ensure that we influence other players to join the stamina. The quick starts and Deputy JIB Director: Spc. Chris S. Pisano next tournament on the island. stops really show what you are Lt. Cmdr. William Breyfogle Spc. Michelle M. Scsepko are safe-guarding classified information “Hopefully tennis will become made of as a player,” said Online at: Spc. Joseph A. Morris at the lowest level. Improper disclosure more active on Guantanamo Hawkins. www.nsgtmo.navy.mil/JTF-160/index.htm Spc. Jose A. Martinez of classified information can have far The Wire is produced by the 361st Public Affairs Detach- Pfc. Jean-Carl Bertin Bay,” said Cota. A tournament like this gives ment (PCH) assigned to the Joint Information Bureau at Contact us: reaching effects upon not only our mis- Servicemembers, staffers from players the chance to show their JTF-160. Some content is collected from the World Wide Web and edited to fit. This publication is printed under the 5239 (Local) sion, but our lives. Take care to ensure Morale, Welfare and Recreation talent on the tennis courts. provisions provided in Army Regulation 360-1 and does 5241 (Local fax) not reflect the views of the Department of Defense or the that we are able to continue protecting our and members of the larger “It is nice to have these type of personnel within. Joint Information Bureau / Pink Palace mission and our freedom. GTMO community all showed events on the island,” said Navy Capt.Thomas N. Hawkins returns a serve from Air Force Staff Sgt. Mick A. their support to the players and Hawkins. Coffelt and moves on to the semi final match in the mens tennis tournament. Page 16 Friday, August 2, 2002 Published in the interest of personnel assigned to JTF-160 and COMNAV Base Guantanamo Bay, Cuba.

With Air Force Staff Sgt. Diana P. Gallegos Friday, August 2, 2002 She’s spinning out of control in GTMO Volume 2, Issue 8

Compiled by Spc. Michelle M. Scsepko The Wire Q: Do you think 15 minutes of fame is Dismantling ‘Freedom’ enough fame for you? A: For here it is! But I don’t think fame End of an era at X-Ray as former troop liv- comes from an interview. I think it comes from the people you meet and friends you ing quarters broken down for repurposing make. Story and photos by cushy Windward Loop — got a Q: Well, thanks a lot. Spc. Frank N. Pellegrini firsthand look at the home-away- A: No, I am honored to be this week’s 15 The Wire from-home that the Marines and minutes of fame. Army MP units like the 401st, The nearly 1,000 MP guards 414th and 988th knew all too well: Q: Don’t make any excuses, you’ve and infantrymen that lived there in sun-baked tents with makeshift already hurt my feelings. Just kidding, so how its heyday are mostly gone home flooring that only arrived a month would you describe yourself? now; the 300 detainees they into their stay, showers made of A: I am a very motivated, friendly, and guarded at Camp X-Ray were all plywood with pails for faucets. stubborn person. I am always on the go. I love moved to Camp Delta in April, Running water? Not here. to meet people and make friends. Once a per- guarded these days by MPs who And after this week, Freedom son earns my trust, I am in it for the long haul. live at Camp America, sleeping in Heights wouldn’t be here either. But if they break my trust, it is gone forever. air-conditioned SEAhuts and What did it all mean? showering in concrete latrines. “Today is a positive thing,” said Photo by Spc. Michelle M. Scsepko Erected in January by the Staff Sgt. Tom McCarthy, J-3. “It Q: What do you do here for fun? “Someone had yelled out my house number and the word ‘party.’” A: I love the water. I just recently learned Marines, who commanded the means that the guards have moved to swim while I was here. I also snorkel. Q: What have you learned, if anything, stolen. And… detention operation here for its first into better quarters and maybe feel while you were here? three months, the 78-tent city called a little more appreciated for the job Q: Not a fan of the land? A: That it is so much simpler living in a Q: Was it stolen? Freedom Heights is all but gone they’re doing. And if X-Ray is ever A: No, I am. I also like volleyball and spin- tent city than with five other females. A: Nope, it was misplaced. And, the last now, torn down and packed up used again, the next group of ning. time the SP’s stopped by was when the party Wednesday and Thursday by 57 guards here should have it a little Q: Sounds like roommate troubles. Do you at the Windjammer moved over to my place. volunteers from all over the JTF — better than the last.” Q: Aren’t you the instructor of the spin have a crazy woman living in your house? from Camp America and the JTF “This is what deployments are class at the gym? A: My roommates are great. If anything, it Q: If you could change one thing here, Headquarters, from the Pink Palace all about,” said Senior Airman A: Why yes I am. would probably be me that drives them crazy. what would it be? and the motor pool, all pitching in Brandon Miranda, J-6. “Tearing I have been a grump lately – I’m homesick! A: There is not enough work for a six-day on a hot GTMO day to bid farewell down the old stuff means you’ve Q: And how did you get into that? workweek! It is a really bummer to be at work to a relic of the detention opera- put up new stuff. When they came A: While I was in Hawaii, I was introduced Q: What do you miss most from home? with nothing to do. tion’s rough infancy. here, this was the best we could do. Clockwise from front left: Army Sgt. Deborah Pacheco, Airman Seth Hub- to spinning and just fell in love with it. A: My fiancee. And workers used to the finer Today is a closure on that part of bard, Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class Charles Brown and Air Force Master Q: What do you like most about GTMO? living JTFers enjoy these days — Sgt. Mark Mercadal heft a folded-up tent onto the pile Wednesday. Two Q: With all of these physical activities, you Q: What is the strangest thing that has hap- A: The weather! I love the heat. I know it’s whether at Camp America or See Heights, page 5 crews of volunteers broke down most of Freedom Heights in a day. must be in great shape. pened to you since you have been here? going to be cold when I get back up to North A: Yes, my stay at GTMO has definitely A: Hmmm, I don’t know about strange but Dakota. I am not looking forward to that. A look inside... paid off in that way. I can tell you I have never seen the cops so many times in my life. Q: Any advice for future GTMO visitors? Q: How much longer will you be here? A: Bring plenty of civilian clothing, and to A: I will be leaving next Saturday. Q: And what does that mean? take advantage of the great weather and out- A: In the last month the SPs have been to door activities. Q: Wow. Are you excited to go? my house three times. First, a busload of Tiki A: Yes and no. I have made some good Bar Patrons showed up at my house. Someone Q: Anything to say in closing? friends here and will miss them very much. had yelled out my house number and the word A: Farewell Guantanamo Bay, and say Amelia and Coop, most of all. party. The second time they came was when goodbye to all my girls in 32 Alpha. It was fun one of my roommates thought her camera was but I’m ready to go. CG PSU 307 tactics protect GTMO Army PFT is no sweat for soldiers Getting the goods to the detainees Next week’s 15 minutes of fame could be you! Page 6 Page 8 Page 12