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Feds Feed Families Campaign Huge Success

Naval Station Guantanamo Bay Executive Officer Cmdr. Colin Caswell accepts a check from Mr. Thomas George for the Feds Feed Families campaign. Various base organizationshelped raise $7380.88 for those affected by the tornados.

MCSN Jason Bawgus Photo Journalist Various organizations from Naval Station (NS) families, veterans, elderly, homeless and other Americans Guantanamo Bay raised $7380.88 for the Feds Feed back home." Families organization, June 1 to Aug. 28. In addition to the $7380.88 raised by the GTMO Contributing groups included the Naval Station Junior community, the Regional Food Bank (RFB) of Oklahoma Enlisted Association, the First Class Petty Officers announced a match offer, so the $7380.88 raised in Association (FCPOA), Girl Scout Service Unit 085 and GTMO will be matched dollar for dollar by corporate the Boy Scout Troop 435, Chief Petty Officer Association donors including the Boeing Company, Kia Motors and the USNH Junior Enlisted Association. America, Top of the World and an Oklahoma City family. "It is really amazing to see how much money everyone "We are so thankful for the generosity of the NAVSTA raised on base," said Petty Officer 3rd Class Ian Browder. GTMO community. The donation will directly impact "I volunteered with the Naval Station JEA and it was hungry families immediately," said Angie Gaines, really an honor to be a part of such a special event." Director of Marketing and communications for the RFB Several chapel congregations donated money as well as of Oklahoma. "Over 6,300 households were adversely the Radio GTMO's Morale Welfare and Recreation. affected by the tornadoes of May 2013 and several "It is really amazing such a small community can thousand families are still receiving food on a weekly have such a massive impact," said Thomas George, the basis." Director of Religious Education. "The generosity of The Monetary donation of $7380.88 is equivalent to the GTMO community is directly helping hungry kids, 36,901 pounds of food. *Job/Department: Cable Shop Tech *Age: 28 *Hometown: Dinuba, CA CE 2 ADAM CABALLERO *Favorite Musician: Jimi Hendrix *Favorite GTMO Restaurant: Jerk House Favorite Hobby: Weightlifting, Running, Diving *Greatest Accomplishment: Raising my daughter on my own for the past year and a half *How Has The Navy Improved Their Life: The Navy has given me the opportunity to serve my country, meet new people, and network for future job opportunities *Sailor of the Week Because: CE2 Caballero was selected for his work on the installation of over a mile of fiber Optic cable for the fence line camera system and his quick response and reporting of a small fire on Marine hill that, due to his efforts, was quickly extinguished before it had a chance to get our of control.

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COMMANDING OFFICER CAPT. JOHN NETTLETON PUBLIC AFFAIRS OFFICER KELLY WIRFEL EXECUTIVE OFFICER CMDR. COLIN CASWELL GAZETTE EDITOR MCC(SW/AW) KEITH BRYSKA COMMAND MASTER CHIEF CMDCM (SW/EXW/AW) ROSS CRAMER PHOTOJOURNALIST MCSN JASON BAWGUS

The Guantanamo Bay Gazette is an authorized publication for members of the military services and their families stationed at U.S. Naval Station Guantanamo Bay. The contents do not necessarily reflect the official views of the U.S. Government, the Department of Defense. or the U.S. Navy, and do not imply endorsement thereof. The editorial content is prepared. edited and provided by the Public Affairs Office of U.S. Naval Station Guantanamo Bay. The Guantanamo Bay Gazette is printed by the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Document Services with a circulation of 905. SEPTEMBER 6, 2013 * PAGE 3 WATER NOTIFICATION

Tests Showed Coliform Bacteria in Isolated Sink Faucet Our water system recently violated a drinking water standard. that other, potentially-harmful, bacteria may be present. Although this incident was not an emergency, as base residents, Coliforms were found in more samples than allowed and this you have a right to know what happened and what we did was a warning of potential problems.* Usually, coliforms are a to correct this situation. We will always inform the GTMO sign that there could be a problem with the system's treatment community of all issues with the water system regardless of or distribution system (pipes). Whenever we detect coliform significance. During routine sampling a single sink faucet bacteria in any sample, we do follow-up testing to see if other at the Seaside Galley tested positive for coliform bacteria on bacteria of greater concern, such as fecal coliform or E. coli, are 8/22/2013. This sink was immediately taken out of service. present. We did not find any of these bacteria in our testing. Repeat sampling was performed on that sink on 8/23/2013 What should I do? and found to be positive again. We isolated the problem to an You do not need to boil your water or take other corrective 18 inch section of pipe that was removed and replaced. Three actions. However, if you have specific health concerns, consult samples were taken after the repair and all were negative for your doctor. General guidelines on ways to lessen the risk of coliform bacteria. infection by microbes are available from EPA's Safe Drinking What impact does this have on the community? Water Hotline at 1-800-426-4791. This is not an emergency. If it had been you would have been What is being done? notified within 24 hours. Total coliform bacteria are generally Further testing shows that this problem has been resolved with not harmful themselves. Coliforms are bacteria which are the replacement of the pipe. For more information, please naturally present in the environment and are used as an indicator contact LT Cutter, Environmental Health Officer at 72087

LT Baron Miller NS Guantanamo Bay "Chief Musings"

Wow, it's finally here! For five men and one female a surrogate father or mother to them, fulfilling a needed on this base Monday marks the final week of Phase 2 of mentor role that they otherwise wouldn't have had. I've even CPO 365-the making of a Navy Chief. Now I've never seen Chief's weep over the poor decisions their sailors have been a Chief, but I can tell you I respect the heck out of made, revealing their humanity beneath their professional them. I was promoted to Lieutenant in the Chief's Mess veneer. in Afghanistan and the only coins I've ever intentionally For the Chief, the khaki never comes off; they're always sought where those of Navy Chiefs. As a young Officer in on duty, always teaching, always leading. The fact that this the Navy, it's the Chief who I often go to for answers to a base will have six new Chiefs by this time next week is no tough leadership dilemma or for guidance on procedure and small feat. And yet, for the new Chief, the real test still lies policy issues. As it was explained to me: Officers may run ahead. It's not if but when they will stumble and my prayer the Navy but it's Chiefs who make the Navy run. is that they'll always get back up for that is the kind of In terms of deck-plate leadership, I've seen Chiefs forgo Chief our Navy needs. hot chow in combat zones so their junior sailors can have it instead. I've listened to sailors tell me their Chief is like Chaplain Baron Miller Region Southeast Holds Change of Command Ceremony By MCI (SW) Greg Johnson Navy Region Southeast Public Affairs held with significant operational experience as a surface warfare Southeast (CNRSE) Commander,a change of commandNavy Region ceremony aboard Naval Air officer," Vice Adm. French said during his remarks. "I know Station Jacksonville, Aug. 29. he's excited to be back home in Jacksonville () and During the ceremony, Rear Adm. Rick Williamson relieved ready for the great challenges and rewards that this region Rear Adm. John C. "Jack" Scorby, Jr., as the region's offers." commander. Scorby, who was awarded the Legion of Merit during "I can now attest first hand that the flawless reputation the ceremony, had commanded CNRSE since August 2011. this region enjoys around the fleet is extremely well Under his leadership, installations throughout the region deserved," Williamson said. "I am amazed not only at the made significant reductions in energy costs through an quality of programs at our installations, but also the sheer active regional energy council that exceeded the fiscal year magnitude of Sailors and families you serve throughout the 2013 energy usage reduction goal of 24 percent. He was region. I'm sure it will be an honor and a privilege to work also instrumental in the Navy's pursuit of compatible land- with each of you over the next couple years." use strategies, which included the Navy's installation wind Williamson is a Jacksonville native and a 1985 graduate turbine impact analysis study that developed a nationally of the Naval Academy, where he earned a supported legislative outreach effort and ensured safer air bachelor's in computer science. He also holds a master's operation areas and mutual co-existence. in business administration from the Naval Post Graduate "At the end of the day, it's been one team, military and School and is a graduate of the Armed Forces Staff civilian, and you proved it day after day," Scorby said. "The College. Williamson reported to CNRSE from his previous personal award that I received today belongs to all of you assignment as Commander, Navy Region Midwest. and I will think of each and every one of you each time I Vice Adm. William D. French, Commander, Naval pin it on." Installations Command, was guest speaker at the ceremony. Scorby will assume command of Navy Region Europe, "Rear Adm. Williamson is an outstanding naval officer Africa, Southwest Asia in October.

Vice Adm. William D. French speaks as Rear Adm. John C. Scorby Jr. (left) and Rear Adm. Rick Williamson listen during the Navy Region Southeast change of command ceremony on board Naval Air Station Jacksonville. During the ceremony, Williamson accepted command from Scorby, who will report as Commander, Navy Region Europe, Africa and I i I~a* I y I

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Congressman Ander Crenshaw speaks during the Navy Region Southeast change of command ceremony on board Naval Air Station Jacksonville. During the ceremony, Rear Adm. Rick Williamson accepted command from Rear Adm. John C. Scorby Jr., who will report as Commander, Navy Region Europe, Africa and Southwest Asia in October. i" THE GUANTANAMO

unapiain j. D. zeica pronouncesnLe VnVe- 3iction, and the ceremony closed with the Band playing the "Song of the ". Denich, born March 30, 1942 in N.Y., en- Listed in the Naval Reserve in May 1959 and ten onths later was called to active duty. He was signed to MCB-7 September 2, 1960. While serving with MCB-7 Denich saw service it Roosevelt Roads, Puerto Rico in 1961 with De- tachment Mike, and Argentia, Newfoundland, in L962 with Detachment November. In June 1962 he was with the Battalion in ramp Lejeune,N.C., for Advanced Combat Training. The hill is no longer just a mound of earth but to Guantanamo, and all those who chance to see it, it now signifies the strength of the Am- erican conviction.

DENICH HILL DEDICATED TO THE MEMORY OF GEORGE J. DENICH JR., EON-3 USNR OF MOBILE CONSTRUCTION BATTALION SEVEN SEABEES LIFE IN THE SERVICE WHO GAVE HIS OF HIS COUNTRY ON 10 APRIL 1963 WHILE ENGAGED IN THE CONSTRUCTION OF FORTIFICATIONS TO PROTECT HIS DEDICATE FELLOW AMERICANS DENICH HILL Denich Hill, at one time just a vantage point--a stronghold--for our American ideals and way of life, today symbolizes that life itself. Wednesday, June 26,1963, it was dedicated to the memory of heavy equipment operator third class 3eorge J. Denich, Jr., USNR. Denich, who came to Guantanamo Bay during the October, 1962, crisis, was engaged in the construction of fortified defense positions for the Base when he was killed while operating a mobile crane on the hill. The dedication ceremonies, conducted before more thap 100 guests, included martial music by the Naval Base Band, under the direction of chief Musician L. C. Horton; an Invocation by chaplain J. M. Caplice; opening remarks by RADM J. W. Davis, who told his audience: "On the battlefields of our vast world, thousands of men and women have sacrificed their lives so that we the living may enjoy the rights Ln which we believe. "The fortifications on this hill represent to the Communist world that the United States is committed here." In his closing remarks, RAMk4 Davis said, and their 12-year-old son, "Let us remember the hundreds of thousands of Ir. and Mrs. Denich, sen and women who have given their lives in our riew the memorial to their older son. Mr. Den- country's continuous struggle for freedom. Men .ch unveiled the placque which stands on the much as George Joseph Denich, Jr." Lill named for their son. There followed a dedicatory address by LCDR . C. Heid, CO, MCB-'. Then, an inscribed ar d ounted plaque was unveiled by Mr. George J. Denich, Sr., father of the deceased . Mr . and Mrs. Denich, Sr., and 12-year-old son, of 9 Adrian Ave., Bronx, N. Y., were guests f MgB-? during their brief stay here. SEPTEMBER 6, 2013- PAGE 7 center. There are items in the Main Store that are DECA and Retail. For example: Chips, milk, eggs, meat and produce GE Digital camera. in good condi- (just to name a few) are DECA. How- tion comes with disc, travel case. ever, TVs, computers, t-shirts, shoes, MOVIES GTMO $50 OBO call Sheila at 75749 tools and small appliances are retail. DOWNTOWN LYCEUM You may being asking yourself, "what's FRIDAY Sept, 6" star band intemet dish $500 the difference between NEX Retail and SHOPPER Neg. email skilbert 1981@yahoo. 8 p.m.: Percy Jackson (NEW) E-mail classif ied ad submissions to DECA"? Well, DECA or the commissary R 106 min P A - CL ASS IF I ED ADS @ com or call Mark 75849 is a Cost Plus Business. Meaning they USNBGTMO. NAVY. MIL sell all of their goods at a cost plus 5% 10 p.m.: Red 2 6" Satellite LMD Cable Direct TV PG13 116 min If sent to any other e-mail, it may not be pub- surcharge for all of their goods. Retail lished. Submit your ad NLT noon Wednesdays or Dish, $500, Call Kitty 77517 for that week's Gazette. Ads are removed after merchandise is sold as retail. All of the Leeward, Marine Hill, TK and two weeks. Re-submit the ad to re-publish. The 42" Sony LED Flatscreen $400 Mini-marts, 8 p.m.: We're the Millers Gazette staff and NS Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, and 32' Sony LED flatscreen Camp America are all retail stores. They R 109 min. page. The Public Affairs Office has final edito- $200 call Rachel 78255 or 77793 sell everything in their store at retail rial discretion on all content. Call MCC Keith prices. Retail prices on chips are higher 10 p.m.: 2 Guns Bryska at 4520 with your questions or concerns. 4 foot Satellite dish with LNB for than the DECA prices at the Main Store. R 109 min. Please keep ads to a minimum of S items. direct TV. Includes multi switch box for multiple lines. $400 Steve Sept. 8 -H-75890 C- 84130 Q. The new Splash Park is a great place for children to enjoy a good, cool wet 8 p.m.: Planes down on these hot GTMO days. Unfor- Pg 80 min. 1994 Ford Escort,A/C great tunately, MWR's "no shoes" policy is condition. Call Mrs Hutton (H) causing the soles of children's feet to 75664 or (W) 72117 quickly become chaffed and bruised, due to the effect of bare skin constantly 8 p.m.: R.I.P.D uranaaaio poinmt: -)aturua ep. i PG13 96 min 1999 Nissan Quest SE van, ee othing must go, no early birds and pounding on the Splash Located at NEX for viewing, rubbing $3500 call Carl at 77024 09 -1230 Park's wet rubber surface. Please ask MWR to reconsider its "no shoes" TUESDAY MS116 Sept 7, 0800-1100 1994 Toyota Previa $1800 OBO policy, and begin allowing rubber soled 8 p.m.: Turbo (LS) call Maria at 74300 flip-flops and water shoes to be wom by PG 96 min. the young patrons of the Splash Park. 2001 Chrisler Mini Van, great Thank you for your attention and con- WEDNESDAY Sept 1i condition 109500 miles A/C sideration. 8 p.m.: The Conjuring (LS) runs great. $6500 OBO cailmike 16 Ball/Evening Dresses from $10 R 112 min. at 78464 or email mukhlis58@ to $50, sizes from small to large, yahoo.com call Sheila 75749 A. Provided by the MWR Director- Thank you for your suggestion! I have 1997 Jeep Cherokee 63,000. Brand New Running Shoes consulted with my managers and with $4200 OBO. call mike at 79514 the Splash Pad manufacturer. From next 8 p.m.: Smurfs 2 Nevados-Boomerang-11-low PG 105 min or 2024 week forward (as soon as we can update Chocolate/Size 11.5, Price $45.00, Please call 78742 and leave a our signage and train our lifeguards) we message. will allow rubber soled water shoes such as keens, water shoes that do not flop or crocs - however we will NOT allow flip CALL THE MOVIE HOTLINE @ 9/11 Ceremony flops due to the safety/trip hazard. Wooden Baby Crib w/ mattress, 4880 good condition $1 20 Baby carry- The Naval Station Chapel is coor- ing backpack $100 bining room dinating a 9/11 Remembrance Cer- table w chairs and chair covers emony. The event will take place $300 next Wednesday, September 11th at 0900 at the base chapel. Please come DoD Glass top rectangular dining out to pay tribute to those who were table, with 4 chairs $200, round affected by the events of 9/11. It's comer table $10, small computer desk $15, 2 fishing poles $30 important that we take a minute to re- member the lives lost, and to remem- .Safe\ both-$20 each, HP ali-in-one print- er $50, Weber round charcoal grill ber that the liberties we have in this $10 call Samet at 3715 or 78459 country are not without a price. Helpline Full bedroom set with mattress of Life $450, Set Recliner couch with re- Quality Sexual Assault Support for the DoD Community cliner chair $ 80, Blue couch $ 40, Q. There has been some questions Set Rocking chair with rocking concerning the various prices at differ- footstool $30 JVC big box flat- facilities. For instance, a bag screen $ 40, outdoors patio set ent NEX $ 80, Call Emil @ 77407 home or of Doritos at the Leeward Side and Ma- Live i-on-i Help Confidential 84784 cell rine Site Nex is $3.49 a bag, but come back to Windward side NEX facility it is = w $2.09. 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