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Caribbean Reef Octopus Vol. 61 No. 52 Friday, December 31, 2004 New GTMO Power Source Underway Story by J03 Scott Torres, Naval Media Center, Guantanamo Bay, Photo by PH1(SW) Terry Matlock The scenery along Guantanamo Bay's horizon is currently in the process of being forever changed. The $13 million windmill construction project on JPJ Hill has been underway for approximately four weeks. Public Works Officer, Commander Jeffrey Johnston said the windmill project is designed to save power during the time of day when it is needed the most. "In the afternoon, when our power load is at it's highest, we probably pull about 3.6 megawatts into the grid and use that to defer power that we would otherwise generate with the generators," said Johnston. Johnston also said the base will see a significant decrease in the number of power outages once the windmills are up and running. "We will be swapping out some of the old diesel generators with newer, more efficient, more effective diesel generators which will not only curb our impressive fuel consumption, but also give us a more reliable power grid," said Johnston. "The customers here on the base are looking for consistant source of power and that's what we're trying to give them." Each tower stands approximately 20 stories high and has a 12 foot-wide base. The contracted Noresco and American Heavy Rigging crew has a there," said Johnston. "So [we] encourage folks that if you're going "safety-first" attitude and asks that spectators view the construction to watch [the construction], please watch it from a distance." project from a distance. Weather permitting, the windmill construction project is "JPJ Hill is fairly confined quarters, even more so with the amount scheduled to be completed sometime this spring. of construction equipment and construction materials that are up SCSI Dial Up Internet Customers Only will be able to connect using: Dial 2927, User Name: Existing Username, Password: nsgtmo2004. This service will be increasing up through the service cutover date of January 4, '05. New services will be given January 5 from SCSI. If you have any problems with the new internet, call 7362. Page 2 - Friday, December 31, 2004 GUANTANAMO BAY azette Comnander, Naval 3ase carr Les ,Iccov U.S. 'NavalU.va Basef. NCA Base ) Lea Mco This newspaper isan authorized publication for members of the military services GuantanamoG ntna BayCuba a ,C b D efHayh urat,,ficer officlastationedatNavalBaseGuantanamoBay.Itscontentsdonotnecessarlyreflectthe views of the US. Government, the Department of Defense or the U.S. Navyand GUANTANAMo Command blaster Chief (Acting) do not imply endorsementthereof. MICS(SS) John Burke Public Affairs Officer Phone: 4502, Fax: 4819 I.T Jason Captain E-mail: paousnbgtmo.navy.mll doLSV)'nnoMapltndrsmetthref Vol. 61 No. 45 G'azctte Editor (Avctmgo) GzeO-ie Friday, November 5, 2004 02 Jeremy Zeitun Phot( Editor Matmovk GUANTANAMO BAY Friday, December 31, 2004 - Page 3 aze tte- Worship Services Catholic Mass JTFlJ-DOG Team Up To Clean Hospital Cay (Main Chapel) Monday - Friday Mass (Cobre Chapel) 1130 a.m. By Spc. Jody Metzger Wednesday JTF-GTMO Public Affairs Office Holy Hour/Rosary 5 p.m. (Cobre Chapel) Saturday More than 100 Troopers showed up Dec. 22 to clean and restore an island off Guantanamo Bay Vigil Mass 5:30 p.m. (GTMO). Sunday The Troopers piled into a Navy J-Boat. Awaiting them the other side of the ride was Hospital Cay. Mass 9 a.m. Coral-ridden La Santa Misa (Spanish) 10:30 am. Hospital Cay (1st Sunday of the month) served the British as a hospital Eucharistic Adoration during the mid-1700s. Now a (Cobre Chapel) Daily 24hrs GTMO recreation spot, the island Protestant Services offers a barren, tranquil place to Sunday get away. Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Services - Main Chapel 11 a.m. Many have used the island for Children's Sunday School 1130 am camping or just an outing. Some Monday have left behind broken beer Prayer Group 630 p.m. bottles Wednesday and trash. Men's Fellowship 7 p.m. In response, Army Col. Brice New Life Gyurisko, Joint Detention (Main Chapel) Sunday Operations Group (JDOG) Worship Service 1 p.m. commander; Army Cpt. David (Chapel A) Wednesday Melendez, Army Cpt. Christopher Bible Study 7:30 p.m. Church of Jesus Christ of Pacheco and Army Cpt. Gregory Schultz decided to clean up the island. Latter Day Saints (Sanctuary A) With the aid of MWR (Morale, Welfare and Recreation) providing food and music and Navy Base Sunday operations providing transportation, the clean up was rewarding and fun, Troopers said. Sunday Sacrament 9 a.m. "We are going to beautify the island," said Army Sgt l1 Class Wilfredo Ruiz. "We are trying to make Monday this a fun event." Bringing music, soda, hamburgers and hot dogs, MWR ensured that although it was Family Home Evening 7 p.m. Wednesday a clean up duty, it was a fun one. Ladies Relief Society 7 p.m. Military details can be hard work with little enjoyment, but the barbequing and music made this Filipino Christian assigned duty a good one. Spc. Smith Brandon, 3671 Military Police (MP) Company, said that it was Fellowship unique to be able to get out of the Wire and help out. (Sanctuary A) Sunday "It's a great service," Gyurisko said. Worship 7 p.m. Giving something back, Gyurisko said, is something that not only the Army can do for the Navy, but Iglesia Ni Cristo to give something to the Troopers. (Sanctuary B) Sunday Worship 8 p.m. "It's Christmas time," he said. "Troopers want to be a part of something. It's good training. Everybody Pentecostal Gospel Temple is smiling." (Room 13) Sunday It was evident, said Staff Sgt. Randal Habick, 367 Military Police Company, "This hasn't been Worship 8 am. & 5 p.m. cleaned up in a long time." Seventh Day Adventist Habick said it was an honor to be able to be a part of the clean up team. (Sanctuary B) Saturday Troopers refurbished gazebos and picnic tables, picked up glass and built fireplaces. Divine Service 11 am In breaks, some Troopers played football or swam. Islamic Service (Classroom 18) Friday Navy Chief Petty Officer Roberto Cerda said, "It's a time to relax and have a good time." Worship 1 p.m. In between the swimming and football, Troopers worked hard and long hours to regenerate the United Jamaican Fellowship island. Troopers like Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class Dennis Fetter, attached to the 2nd MP, said they were (BLDG. 1036 - Next to Phoenix Cable) excited about coming out to the Cay again. Planning on getting a boating license, Fetter said: "We are Sunday Service 11 am. & 6:30 p.m. going to have to set up and come out here and enjoy some of it." CampAmerica Protestant Service Enjoying the time out and introducing the people to Hospital Cay gave Melendez another incentive Sunday 9 a.m. to helping rebuild one ofthe Navy's landmarks. As a gift to the Navy, Melendez said, "It's a thank you Sunday (Bldg 3202) 7:30 p.m. for the (Navy's) commitment to the Joint Task Force and Joint Detention Operations Group." Soul Survivor (Club Survivor) Near the end of the day, tanned and relaxed, Troopers rested at the gazebos feeling a sense of Wednesday 7 p.m. Roman Catholic pride in a job well done. Saturday Vigil Mass 3 p.m. Reach Spc. Jody Metzger at 3499 or [email protected]. Sunday 6:45 p.m. For information,call 2323. Page 4 - Friday, December 31, 2004 GUANTANAMO BAY azette Safety Involvement: It's Your Choice By Robert Warling, CIH,CSP Naval Station Safety Office addressed immediately when observed. Your Supervisors are responsible for worker best attempt at safety. When work is done poorly or when diplomacy will yield the a worker is injured, a conscientious manager best results. will question the leadership qualities of those Adults when assigned to supervise the work. suddenly confronted Mentally a manager may wonder, "Does tend to go into a this supervisor possess the necessary skills defensive attitude, a and abilities to protect employees?" In response that likely is addition, the manager may ask, "Should I derived from maintain confidence in his/her abilities, or behavioral episodes in should I consider a replacement?" childhood. The cost of doing business is not Law enforcement measured solely in time and materials. officers have learned Injuries cost organizations prestige and through experience creditability. Nearly all injuries are polite conversation preventable. Mishaps resulting in injuries and a smile helps have warning signs. prevent angry It is imperative supervisors are tuned-in confrontations. When to receive cautionary signals, and are willing it comes to altering "at- to intervene before an injury happens. risk" behaviors often it 1, in Newly arrived members at the Base is a matter of asking, Security Department, during check-in at the "Sir/madam, may I help safety office, will hear: "Safety hazards can out with that?" or a ad CL4J be divided into two broad categories, unsafe "Please don't do that!" -a 6eforp eV2TE conditions and unsafe acts." At that point you Unsafe conditions should be reported should change tempo and ask something like something that could cause harm. The immediately to the safety office at 4526. "What is it that you are (moving, building, challenge is to act responsibly. Involvement Members of Base Security are usually first carrying, etc.)?" For example, if the issue is a is not easy. It requires practice. to recognize and report unsafe conditions, ladder that fails to reach a sufficient height, Being a leader in safety is a personal things that appear unsafe.
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