Volume 12, Issue 29 Friday, July 8, 2011

The bands! The fireworks! The food! GTMO celebrates Independence Day PLUS:

Camp X-Ray history lesson: Past, present and future The cornhole craze: Do you have what it takes to be a cornholer? Somali man to face terror Trooper to Trooper charges in U.S. Voice of America News featuring U.S. officials say a Somali man accused of ties to Islamist militant groups was interrogated for nearly two months Master Chief Petty Officer aboard a U.S. warship and is now in New York to face terrorism charges. The officials say Ahmed Abdulkadir Dwayne White Warsame was questioned at sea by intelligence officials for his connections Senior Enlisted Leader, Task Force Platinum to the Somalia-based al-Shabab militant group and the Yemen-based al-Qaida in Sound decision-making: let’s talk about that for a minute. Every the Arabian Peninsula. day we are faced with choices – some are simple, like what to have They say Warsame gave up important for lunch. Others are more serious and can have long-term impact intelligence about the relationship on our lives. In a perfect world, decisions that could harm us or A street vendor talks to customers in a street market in the rebel- between the two groups. change the course of our lives would be easy to spot. However, all held Benghazi, Libya, Thursday, July 7, 2011. NATO denied a Libyan After the interrogation was complete, government charge Thursday that the alliance is intentionally using too often the decisions that end up hurting appear harmless. its airstrikes to assist rebel advances, saying it is sticking to its U.S. officials say a separate group of So what are these hard to spot decisions I’m talking about? mandate to protect civilians. - photo by Sergey Ponomarev interrogators came in and began to They can be as simple as deciding what to do on a Friday night. question Warsame again in a way that could be used in court. The interrogators Let’s say you plan on going out to dinner and then clubbing with a informed Warsame of his rights under group of people from your command. Your best friend has to work House rejects effort to prohibit funds for Libya U.S. law to remain silent and to have late and won’t be able to join you but, no problem – you’ve gone Stars and Stripes an attorney, but officials say Warsame out with the group before and always had a good time. Besides, this level unless it is authorized and funded by Congress.” continued to cooperate. you’re not planning to stay out past midnight and you can hang out WASHINGTON, D.C. – The House on The votes Thursday ratcheted up the The case provides insight into how with your friend tomorrow. About half way through the night, a Thursday turned back an effort to prohibit pressure on the administration as Libya the United States plans to interrogate couple people from your group ask if you want to go outside and funds for the U.S. military operation against remained a stalemate between Gadhafi detainees now that the Obama smoke some Spice. You have heard some of them smoked Spice Libya, a win for President Barack Obama in and rebel forces, and war-weary NATO administration has closed the CIA’s before, but that wasn’t your business. Even though you’ve had a the ongoing constitutional showdown with allies signaled their patience was wearing secret prison network. few drinks, you decide there’s no way you’re going to risk your Congress over war powers. thin. Italy announced that it was reducing U.S. officials say Ahmed Abdulkadir The vote was 229-199 against the its participation in NATO’s campaign by Warsame will now be tried in a civilian career and decline. A couple hours later you realize you’ve drank court. more than you intended and the room is starting to spin a little. measure that would have barred funds for removing an aircraft carrier from the region U.S. participation in the NATO-led mission and pulling thousands of troops home. When the bar finally closes, one of the guys who’s been talking to New breakdown shows you and buying you drinks all night offers to let you crash at his against Moammar Gadhafi’s forces. Calling the conflict “illegal and Lawmakers argue that Obama violated the unauthorized,” Cole said Libya “did not attack place...bad decision? US getting fatter fast 1973 War Powers Resolution that requires us, did not attack NATO ... quite simply, Voice of America News Our friend in this scenario started out making sound decisions, a president to seek congressional approval however much we detest Mr. Gadhafi and his including having a liberty buddy and a plan, but didn’t take all within 60 days of the first military strikes, regime, we have no reason to be at war.” A state-by-state breakdown shows of the events into account as the evening wore on. Although she a move the commander in chief did not Rep. Justin Amash, R-Mich., a co-sponsor Americans are getting fatter, with almost dodged one bullet to her career, she ended up putting herself in a make. Instead, Obama informed Congress of the failed measure, said the House had an one-third of the adult population in 12 states now classified as obese. situation that could potentially be worse. Could this situation have lessons like looking both ways before crossing the street or learning last month that such assent was unnecessary “opportunity to stop this unconstitutional The findings are part of a report released been avoided with better planning and decision making? I believe to not take something that doesn’t belong to you. When we’re because the limited U.S. role does not rise to war against Libya.” so. full-blown hostilities. Opponents, such as Rep. Norm Dicks, Thursday by two private organizations, the young, most of our decisions are made for us. As we grow older, Trust for America’s Health and the Robert It is impossible to get to adulthood without making a few Incensed House Republicans and D-Wash., argued that the United States we begin to make decisions for ourselves. As teenagers, Wood Johnson Foundation. decisions along the way. From the time we’re old enough to Democrats voted overwhelmingly last month should be allowed to continue the mission to deny Obama the authority to continue the along with its NATO allies. He reminded The report found obesity rates understand, we are taught right from wrong. It begins with simple see TROOPER page 19 mission, a largely symbolic vote that was still Republicans that former President Ronald increased in 16 U.S. states from 2009 to a rebuke to the president. But they stopped Reagan had challenged Gadhafi, and the U.S. 2010. It also found that obesity rates are short of cutting off funds for the operation, should finish the job. highest in the southern U.S., home to nine muddling the message from the House. The House considered the amendments of the 10 fattest states. JTF Guantanamo The Wire Contact us as part of a $649 billion defense spending bill Commander Executive Editor Editor’s Desk: 3651 The signal from the House Thursday Even in the U.S. state with the lowest Navy Rear Adm. Jeffrey Harbeson Spc. Meredith Vincent: 3651 From the continental United States also was less clear as lawmakers voted for a that wouldn’t go into effect until Oct. 1. The percentage of overweight adults – the Command Master Chief Photojournalists: Commercial: 011-53-99-3499 measure barring the Pentagon from providing defense bill includes no funds for the Libyan central state of Colorado – almost one out Command Master Chief Reynaldo Tiong Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class DSN: 660-3499 “military equipment, training or advice or operation - the Pentagon has said it could of every five adults is considered obese and Office of Public Affairs Director Maddelin Angebrand E-mail: [email protected] other support for military activities,” to cover the expense with existing funds - but at a higher risk for ailments like diabetes Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Sally Hendricks Navy Cmdr. Tamsen Reese: 9928 Online: www.jtfgtmo.southcom.mil an outside group, such as rebel forces, for the measures would effectively bar funds for and heart disease. Deputy Director Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Joe Ebalo the mission. military action in or against Libya. The vote The executive director of the Trust Air Force Maj. Amy A. Oliver: 9927 Army Sgt. Mathieu Perry was 225-201. Last month, the White House put the cost Operations Officer Spc. Kelly Gary The intent of the measure is to prohibit aid of U.S. military operations in Libya at about for America’s Health says the findings CW2 Scott Chapman: 3649 The WIRE is the official news magazine of Joint Task Force $715 million, with the total increasing to $1.1 are worrisome. Doctor Jeff Levi warns Senior Enlisted Leader Guantanamo. It is produced by the JTF Public Affairs Office to to the rebels such as weapons and assistance inform and educate the Troopers of JTF Guantanamo through to the Transitional National Council including billion by early September. the increasing obesity rates will have a Sgt. 1st Class Benjamin Cossel: 3499 news, features, command guidance, sports and entertainment. growing impact on the country’s health The WIRE seeks to provide maximum disclosure with minimum operational planning. The broad effort also Since NATO took command of the Libya delay with regard to security, accuracy, propriety and policy. would target contractors in Libya. operation in early April, the U.S. role has care spending. This DoD news magazine is an authorized publication for the “Congress has allowed the president to largely been limited to support efforts such The study also found differences in COVER: Fireworks explode over the bay behind the Tiki Bar during Morale, Welfare and Recreation’s members of the Department of Defense. Contents of The WIRE obesity rates along racial and ethnic lines Independence Day celebrations, Monday night. are not necessarily the official views of, or endorsed by, the U.S. overreach in Libya,” said Rep. Tom Cole, as intelligence, surveillance and electronic Government, the Department of Defense, or Joint Task Force R-Okla., sponsor of the amendment. “We warfare. The U.S. has launched airstrikes and and among those with different levels of Guantanamo. It is printed by the Defense Logistics Agency Document Services with a circulation of 1,200. should not be engaged in military action of drone attacks, flying more than 3,400 sorties. education.

Th e Wi r e | Pa g e 2 Tr o o p e r t o Tr o o p e r | | Ne w s y o u c a n Us e Th e Wi r e | Pa g e 3 Stories and reporting by Mass Communication Specialist News from the Bay 2nd Class Maddelin Angebrand trooper focus Cameras are welcome and Geiger and games begin promptly at 5 p.m. will explain what pictures can be taken “All teams will be required to be there Four mile guided tour before the hike. at this time because games go by quick,” of Ridgeline Trail For more information, call x2345. Morrison noted. Master-at-Arms See Guantanamo Bay from a different To register, call Morrison at x2113. perspective by hiking Ridgeline Trail Design uniforms for on a Morale, Welfare and Recreation 2nd Class James Jones sponsored tour, July 13 at 5:30 p.m. dodgeball tourney Take kayaking trip to Spc. Kelly Gary “The ridgeline cuts through the heart Design team uniforms and bring the of the base allowing you to see almost the fight this Saturday to the Morale, Welfare Mangroves with MWR entire base, from the southern boundary and Recreation Dodgeball Tournament at Register by Saturday to go kayaking Master-at-Arms 2nd Class James Jones to the northern fence line,” said MWR’s the hockey rink next to Denich Gym. to the Mangroves. Sponsored by Morale, had plenty of aspirations. Yet after going Outdoor Recreation Coordinator, Cory “This tournament is a great way to just Welfare and Recreation, the free trip is to college and finding it was not the right Geiger. “It’s a great workout and a fun relieve stress and have fun,” said Alana scheduled to take-off at 9 a.m. from the path, he found himself in a stagnant state. way to meet people as you walk the Morrison, MWR sports coordinator. MWR marina. It wasn’t until a friend asked Jones to give trail.” “Unlike leagues and some other traditional “Kayaking is a great pastime in GTMO,” him a ride to a recruiter’s office that he The trip is one of Geiger’s favorite tournaments, it is just a fun, laid back said Cory Geiger, MWR outdoor recreation considered the military. Despite having a everything,” said Jones. “Throughout all of tours to guide. event.” coordinator, “because of the beautiful father and multiple family members serving this, she has been there for me.” “It allows me to meet people and learn Morrison said the event is themed scenery both above and below the water.” in the military, Jones was still hesitant. Jones believes that sense of family extends Geiger added the bay provides many about their experiences in the military and after the movie “Dodgeball” because of Seven years later, Jones is now finishing to his leadership, peers and junior Troopers Bullet Bio areas for adventurers to explore. the spirit it brings to the field. up his fourth deployment and working for as well. back home with their families,” shared “You are able to reach so many different Time in service: 7 years the Naval Expeditionary Guard Battalion. “He is a go-to guy for the junior troops,” Geiger. “It is nice to see groups start in “We are giving away awards for the 1st areas that are only 20 to 30 minute paddles,” When his father heard Jones joined the small packs and after 15-20 minutes they and 2nd place finishing teams,” Morrison Geiger said. “Troopers should participate said Master-at-Arms 1st Class Michael Hobbies: gym, writing and turn into large groups.” added. “The team with the best team because it is a good way to relieve stress Navy, he couldn’t wait to ship him off to Tucker, Camp 6 lead petty officer for the sports The hike is 2.25 miles each way, uniforms or outfits will also be awarded.” and meet people.” the nearest Military Entrance Processing NEGB. “He will get down on a one-on-one totaling 4.5 miles. Keep uniforms within base attire Try something new and enjoy the island Station. level with the junior Sailors and help them Pet peeves: self-chosen “He would have pushed me out the out.” “We go as fast as our slowest hiker,” regulations. through MWR’s free and guided trips. ignorance said Geiger. “So, it’s always different.” Gatorade and water will be provided Call x2345 for more information. door,” laughed Jones. “He would have put Being able to lead and assist Sailors is me on his back and ran me to MEPS if he one of the most rewarding experiences for had to.” Jones. Respect from peers and lower-enlisted Next goal: pin on E6 What is your most memorable summer and why? Jones credits his family for getting him is what counts in his book. to where he is today and they remain his “For my juniors to come up to me or to Advice to junior Troopers: number one priority. After returning home someone and say, ‘ [MA2 Jones] can take care “Take a piece of leadership from his deployment to Fallujah in 2008 as of you if you need anything’ – to me that is from everyone you come a newly pinned petty officer second class, better than any award,” said Jones. his father couldn’t have been more proud. When Jones is not on the job he can into contact with.” Jones is confident his father, before passing be found writing poetry, knocking down away last year, was proud of everything his pins at the bowling alley or pumping up “I love anything sports-oriented,” said son accomplished. his fellow teammates at Cooper Field and Jones. “It is all about the camaraderie and Jones’ mother, who wasn’t sure about Sports Complex. He recently finished up the togetherness.” his career choice at first, has stood by her last football season with the Spartans, taking son through thick and thin. second place. He also played in the Army/ “Graduating high school “The summer before I joined “Here in GTMO has been my “When my son was born, “My mom is my heart, my rock, my Navy game last winter. see FOCUS, page 19 because I didn’t think I the military. I got to spend most memorable summer that was great.” would.” six months with my dad because it’s my first and we played paintball the deployment.” whole time. It was great!”

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Th e Wi r e | Pa g e 4 Ne w s f r o m t h e Ba y | | Ne w s Th e Wi r e | Pa g e 5 In the Shadow of Camp X-Ray Story by Sgt. 1st Class Benjamin Cossel

Th e Wi r e | Pa g e 6 Mi s s i o n | | Mi s s i o n Th e Wi r e | Pa g e 7 (opposite page, top) Overgrown shrubbery covers the chain-link fence at Camp X-Ray, while bare wooden rooms (opposite page, bottom) that housed detainees in 2002 stand empty. - photos by Sgt. 1st Class Benjamin Cossel

(top left) Today, Camp X-Ray is left in shambles, including a door hanging off its hinges. - photo by Sgt. 1st Class Benjamin Cossel

(top right) An aerial view of Camp X-Ray as it was being constructed in 2002. Detainees were only held at the camp for barely four months. - file photo

(bottom right) The infamous Camp X-Ray photo taken in 2002. The Joint Task Force has made extraordinary improvements since the early days of the camps, culminating in the state-of-the-art facilities of Camp 5 and 6, where detainees live communally with one another and have access to crafts, entertainment and other amenities. - file photos

uantanamo Bay’s most notorious legacy, Camp X-Ray was built in Gthe mid-1990s. The facility was originally established to house the criminal element that came along with the waves of Cuban and Haitian migrants at the time. “During the Haitian migration and Cuban migration of the mid-1990s, we had about 40,000 migrants here on Naval Station Guantanamo,” said Navy Cmdr. John Rhodes. When combatants were taken from the battle fields of Iraq and Afghanistan in and 6 are evidence of how far the Joint Task 2002, the decision was made to place them at Force has come. Camp X-Ray. The camp was used to hold the The two camps housing the majority detainees for just over four months, closing of the detainees today were modeled after down on April 29, 2002. While conditions forces the gate over the weeds. where they were held in individual cells, to facilities in the United States, explained Army for detainees are constantly improving, in “The original Alpha Block was here well the communal-style living conditions of Col. Donnie Thomas, JDG commander. the nearly ten years since the last detainee before 2002,” Rhodes explained. “Bravo, Camp 4 to the ultra-modern, $53 million “Camp 6 is full communal,” Thomas walked through X-Ray’s doors, the image Charlie, Delta, Echo and Fox – those dollar facilities of Camps 5 and 6, Rhodes said. “Communal is comprised of detainees built over the course of those early days still were later constructed during January and was struck by the constant march toward having much more freedom.” persists. February of 2002 to provide some sort of improving conditions for those held. Now, Thomas explained in the communal Since assuming his duties as deputy living conditions for detainees.” where detainees were once subject to the setting of the camp, detainees are allowed to commander of the Joint Detention Group “Even here,” Rhodes said as he waved today. Mother Nature is winning the war in “When they went over to Camp 1 in elements in the open air, chain-link fence pray with their brothers, have joint recreation in September 2010, Rhodes has become across the camp’s landscape, “you can reclaiming the land. Vegetation swallows April of 2002, suddenly they had a sink and cells of Camp X-Ray, they now fuss about time, can watch TV around the clock and eat something of a subject matter expert on tell where we were gradually increasing whole the barbed wire fence while the an eastern-style toilet, as well as enclosed which PlayStation game they want to play, together. Camp X-Ray. He explains the original the conditions by which they (detainees) elements are doing their best to make a surfaces to where they could close the which movie they want to watch, or, from the “They are granted a lot of opportunities facility had no slots – bean holes – by which stayed.” mockery of the once strong, imposing guard shutters and be out of the elements,” he more than 22,000 items available to them in detainees could place their hands to be It’s hard to square the images of Camp towers. Walking to the gate, Rhodes gives the recalled. the detainee library, they want read. Standing shackled. X-Ray as seen in the news with what exists rusted lock an extra tug to open it and then Moving detainees from Camps 1-3, in stark contrast to Camp X-Ray, Camps 5 see X-RAY page 19 Th e Wi r e | Pa g e 8 Mi s s i o n | | Mi s s i o n Th e Wi r e | Pa g e 9 BIG ADVENTURESStory by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Maddelin Angebrand

ig and tall - that’s Despite getting stuck from how one describes time to time, it’s worth the release Army Major Kevin he gets from being underwater. Kenworthy, deputy “It’s an adventure - it’s director of engineering relaxing,” he says. “It’s the only Bfor Joint Task Force Guantanamo. sport that I know of that’s There’s just no other way to put non-competitive. If you are it. Surprisingly soft-spoken, competitive with it, you’re wrong. Kenworthy is a gentle giant, the It is only for relaxing and a little Army Major Kevin Kenworthy, deputy director of engineering assigned kind noticed first for his size, then bit of work if you want to get to Joint Task Force, shares a laugh above water and (below) snorkels into commercial diving.” underwater to check on students while instructing a rescue diving class at for his demeanor. Cable Beach, Saturday. (opposite page) Kenworthy observes his students Kenworthy has been the big Wanting to share this as they carry a simulated victim. guy since he can remember. As a particular sport with others, kid, he became a gauge for others Kenworthy decided to become a to determine rather interesting qualified instructor. He’s taught feats. He remembers using his size for 13 years now and said upon as a tool during adventures with first meeting a class of students, his two brothers while growing he tries to explain what it is he up in the Black Hills of South loves most about diving. Dakota. “What I tell my open water students is, diving to me is the feeling Kenworthy currently teaches three classes a month totaling “My brothers and I used to go splunkin’” he shares. “I would go you have when you come home from a real hard day’s worth of work about 10 hours a week. He makes sure to also give himself one through first because I was the biggest and if I could get through, and you sit down on your favorite couch or chair, put your feet up on weekend a month off to dive with friends. then everyone else would follow me.” the coffee table and pop the top on your,” he emphasizes, pointing “He’s just an easy-going guy,” said Russ Wampler, a civilian “Splunkin,” Kenworthy clarifies, is a term used for cave crawling. his finger, “favorite beverage!” contractor who has been on about 15 dives with Kenworthy, “I’ve actually gone into holes that I couldn’t go through,“ he “That feeling right when you put your feet up on the coffee table? “I really learn a lot from him. We won a Lion Fish tournament laughs. “I got stuck, then my brothers would pull my legs out and Multiply that feeling by an hour – that’s underwater.” together. I dive with him so I can better myself.” we’d go somewhere else.” In his eight months attached to the JTF, Kenworthy has taught Kenworthy loves teaching. He likes introducing new and Kenworthy’s massiveness and sense of adventure still remain. He 80 students and said the opportunity for Troopers to dive here is like challenging ideas to people – ideas that take them out of their currently fills his need for exploration as a master scuba diver on nowhere else in the world. element and show them extraordinary things. Guantanamo Bay and again finds himself in hard-to-fit spaces. “Diving in GTMO is special because it’s the only place in the “Most people can’t go to outer space,” he explains. “Being “I was about 130 feet down and I got stuck inside this wreck,” world where you can take conchs legally and spear fish in scuba gear,” underwater is the closest most of us will ever get to that type Kenworthy describes. “I saw this guy, a little smaller than me - he Kenworthy explained. “Most people can’t afford to dive in this area, of experience. The beauty of being underwater with the coral, twisted and got through this little area. Well, I thought I could too making this a very unique opportunity for us. It’s also some of the the colors, the shells, crabs, lobsters and everything else is just and I couldn’t. I was jammed up for about a minute or two.” best, biggest corals I’ve seen in the world – huge!” phenomenal.”

Th e Wi r e | Pa g e 10 Fe a t u r e | | Fe a t u r e Th e Wi r e | Pa g e 11 Admiral addresses JTF Troopers in series of All-Hands Sexual harassment, quality of life among topics discussed Story and photo by Sgt. 1st Class Benjamin Cossel

Joint Task Force Commander Rear Adm. Jeffrey Harbeson spoke with task force Troopers, addressing the state of the task force, quality of life issues and other topics of interest yesterday during one of several All-Hands calls held Wednesday, yesterday and today. Laying a foundation for the meeting, Harbeson started by giving a quick overview Airiel Down’s rhythm guitarist Michael Abe teaches the crowd a thing or two about of where the JTF finds itself following the shredding as frontman Beaux Foy looks on. - photo by Spc. Meredith Vincent (below) Barry Privett, lead vocalist for Carbon Leaf, and his band opened the reorganization started in February. Independence Day festivities with their mix of celtic and bluegrass rock, Monday “When you look at where we’ve been night at the Tiki Bar. - photo by Army Sgt. Mathieu Perry over the last year, the big event was the Joint Task Force Commander Rear Admr. Jeffrey Harbeson reorganization,” Harbeson said. speaks to Troopers Thursday morning at the Windjammer Ballroom, . The downsizing of the task force was complete April 1. Immediately following, GTMO community comes together for Independence Day the task force launched a command climate Document) - which is about 300 or so end of the fiscal year) and hopefully work Story by Army Sgt. Mathieu Perry community plenty of options to fill the holiday give away merchandise and items donated by survey and came under the scrutiny of an individuals - are eligible for joint awards,” will begin within 10 to 11 months of final Inspector General’s inspection. Morale, Welfare and Recreation packed the weekend. organizations back in the states. Harbeson explained. contract approval. holiday weekend full of events including sports “The troops have extra free time on a holiday “Being with all of you on the fourth,” Foy “Taking that command climate survey Those submitting joint awards for “Not ideal,” Harbeson said. “It just takes tournaments, family activities, and concerts, as opposed to a normal weekend,” MacDonnell said to the crowd, “that’s what it’s all about.” … all that information … the sensing Troopers not on the JMD must include time to get contracts in and approved.” culminating with a spectacular fireworks show said. “And we wanted to fill it with as many Social opportunities on Guantanamo Bay sessions during the IG inspection and an exception to policy letter. The award Moving to the Cuzcos and Camp Monday night at the Tiki Bar as part of their positive activities as possible.” are important to give servicemembers a way to piecing all that together … we’ve put package will then be submitted to America, Harbeson spoke about the recent Independence Day festivities. The triple threat of live entertainment get out and meet new people. together a team to look into parsing the SouthCom for approval. improvements to the laundry facilities, Aimee MacDonnell, MWR community would not have been possible without the “The concerts break up the monotony,” data down,” Harbeson said. “If you’re on that JMD, I can approve explaining between the two housing activities director, said the aim was to give the teamwork and cooperation of other agencies, said Intelligence Specialist 3rd Class Clayton Leading the team is Army Brig. Gen. your joint award. If you’re not, it’s got to facilities 36 units were replaced. said MacDonnell. Whitman. “I love hearing live bands. It’s made Samuel Nichols, JTF Guantanamo deputy be approved by SouthCom,” the admiral Harbeson said another source or After re-scheduling due to inclement weather, my days here better.” director, along with members from the said. irritation for Troopers was the quality of MWR successfully brought Jacksonville, Directly after Airiel Down’s hard rock set, a equal opportunity office and other staff Harbeson added he didn’t agree with the internet service provided. Florida’s Something Distant to the Tiki Bar display of fireworks launched from the fueling members. Friday and Saturday, while Navy Entertainment policy and was working to change it but at “It’s a valid concern,” Harbeson said, platform on the bay behind the Tiki Bar. “To take this organization to the next and Armed Forces Entertainment sponsored the moment, it is the law of the land. noting the high price and slow connection the two Independence Day bands, Carbon Leaf Many people expect Independence Day level, to take it higher, requires your In addressing some of the housing currently available to Troopers. and Airiel Down. festivities to be the most memorable of the feedback,” Harbeson said. “And with that, issues, Harbeson explained work is “The solution to the problem is getting Kicking off the fun Monday night was year, said MacDonnell. now we’ll have to take a look at everything being done to secure the nearly $6.1 fiber to the island,” he said, noting efforts Carbon Leaf, a celtic/bluegrass rock group “There is something truly special and critically and say, ‘what can we do to make million dollars needed to begin a mildew were on-going to find financing to bring from Richmond, Va. patriotic about fireworks on Independence things better?’” remediation project at the Tierra Kay a fiber-optic connection to the naval “This is our first time playing for a military Day,” said MacDonnell. “[Fireworks company] During his speech, Harbeson also housing complex. station. audience and it’s a big deal, especially on the Pyroshows put on an amazing 20-minute show spoke of the current JTF awards policy, “The 6.1 million dollars includes all “I have no control of SCSI, that’s a base 4th of July,” said Carbon Leaf’s lead vocalist for the community.” explaining why Troopers in the past earned the ventilation upgrades, the insulation function,” the admiral said. Barry Privett. “It’s easy to get wrapped up in Concessions and refreshments including joint service awards and how Troopers on the actual outer area and also replaces Following the overview, the admiral took the holiday and forget its meaning. It’s special hamburgers, hotdogs, potato salad and baked should submit joint award packages. the doors and windows around there,” time to answer questions from Troopers to be dialed-in to something so much more beans were provided by the Bayview. Months “Some of those joint awards given Harbeson said. “It looks like we’ve got that ranging from rest and recuperation leave significant and symbolic.” of preparation went into making the night a out in the past were illegal,” Harbeson funding,” policy to dedicated DSN operators. Following Carbon Leaf, Airiel Down took success. said, going into a detailed explanation of The good news was securing the money, Answering what questions he could, the the stage, led by frontman Beaux Foy. Foy “We have been planning the fireworks show Department of Defense and Southern the bad news is it will take some time to admiral said those he couldn’t he would paused a few songs into the set as the Tiki Bar since February,” revealed MacDonnell. “There Command policy around awards. get all the contracts in place, Harbeson take down and, through the senior enlisted went silent and colors rang over the speakers. were a lot of departments involved, requiring “Of the 2000 or so Troopers in the JTF, said. The goal is to get the contracts in leaders, get the information back to the Along with providing a rocking soundtrack for a great deal of coordination to put on a safe, only those on the JMD (Joint Manning place before September 30, (before the Troopers. the evening, the band took frequent breaks to enjoyable show for the audience.”

Th e Wi r e | Pa g e 12 Ne w s | | Ne w s Th e Wi r e | Pa g e 7 On The Deck In The Trenches USS Philippine Sea rescues Brilliante Virtuoso crew From Combined Maritime Forces Philippine Sea, operating Public Affairs under Combined Maritime GULF OF ADEN – USS Philippine Forces, responded to the Sea responded to a distress call issued distress call. Upon their arrival, by the Marshall Islands-owned, they observed smoke coming Liberian-flagged motor vessel from the superstructure of Brilliante Virtuoso at approximately the ship and that the crew had 3:30 a.m. (local time), Wednesday. abandoned ship in a life-raft. Brilliante Virtuoso, a 144,000- They found no evidence of ton very large crude carrier, was pirates and concentrated their approximately 20 nautical miles efforts on assisting the crew southwest of Aden, Yemen when members. they issued the call, stating they The owner of Brilliante believed they were under attack Virtuoso has confirmed that by suspected pirates and required all 26 Filipino crew members assistance. The motor vessel was have been recovered safely by Soldiers recite Oath of Naturlization during citizenship ceremony travelling eastbound from the Suez Philippine Sea. Cruiser USS Philippine Sea approaches a life boat to rescue crew members By Staff Sgt. Todd Pouliot Tigershark, 10th CAB, originally from Barbados. Canal through the Gulf of Aden at from the Liberian-flagged motor vessel MT Brilliante Virtuoso. - photo by CMF will continue to assist the time of the attack. Chief Intelligence Specialist Raynald Lenieux as appropriate. Spc. Tod Lanki, a human resources specialist with Headquarters and KABUL, Afghanistan – On a day marking the 235th birthday of the Headquarters Company, TF Knighthawk, 10th CAB, originally from the Combined Maritime Forces is a 25 nation maritime coalition Shortly after the suspected attack, Brilliant Virtuoso reported a United States, five Soldiers from the 10th Combat Aviation Brigade, Marshall Islands. fire on board beyond their control and that their intention was to that operates maritime security task forces in the Gulf of Aden, 10th Mountain Division, Task Force Falcon, took the Oath of Spc. Jeridine Stewart, a communications specialist with Headquarters abandon ship. Red Sea, Somali Basin, Arabian Sea and the Arabian Gulf. Naturalization, becoming some of the nation’s newest citizens during Support Company, TF Mountain Eagle, 10th CAB, originally from a ceremony , Monday. Palau. “You are representative of the values and diversity that make Andrade said he lived in the U.S. for 12 years, and although over that time Inside the Jar our country stronger,” said U.S. Ambassador to Afghanistan Karl he has come to feel like a citizen, he now can truly call himself one. Eikenberry as he addressed 48 servicemembers from 25 countries. “There’s no greater feeling than to be called an American,” he said “The great patriots who founded our nation have a lot in common with a smile. PREP workshop enhances couples’ communication with you. Like them, you’ve fought to keep America safe and you’ve For Stewart, who has served in the U.S. Army for seven years, the served with distinction.” Fourth of July reminds her the U.S. is a nation of immigrants who’ve extra tools in our bag should we By Cpl. Salvador R. Moreno are having a disagreement or Navy Lt. Justin Hayes, The TF Falcon Soldiers who became U.S. citizens during the come from all over the world. misunderstanding,” said Lizz Marine Corps Air Station Camp have any problems.” Independence Day naturalization ceremony included: “I believe the U.S. is a melting pot of people of all races, all of who share MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP Carty, family readiness program Pendleton chaplain, said Marines Servicemembers, dependents Pfc. Felipe Andrade, a pathfinder with Company F, TF Knighthawk, the same freedoms,” she said. “Now, I get to be a part of it.” PENDLETON, Calif. – A trainer with MCFTB. don’t go into battle without and civilian employees are 10th CAB, originally from Brazil. Eikenberry, who will leave Afghanistan this summer, told the new servicemember returns from The class hosts a variety of training first and it wouldn’t encouraged to attend the Pfc. Robert Holm, an automated logistics specialist with Company E, citizens he is proud to call them American patriots. deployment to his spouse. He’s couples including those currently be wise to jump into marriage workshop. TF Tigershark, 10th CAB, originally from Jamaica. “I want to thank each of you personally,” Eikenberry said. “You are the back to his daily routine and in dating, newly married and couples without preparation either. There are no requirements to Pfc. Zeiko Ifill, an automated logistics specialist with Company E, TF real U.S. ambassadors here in Afghanistan.” high spirits. Then a few months who have been married for years. “We all come out of high attend the class. Participants don’t go by and he realizes there is The class is based on 30 years school with under-developed have to be married or attend with On the Wing trouble in his relationship. No of research and has developed communication skills,” Hayes a partner, but are encouraged to matter what he says or does it along the way. But the common said. “We have a mixed bag of come as a couple. Air Force Reserve wing delivers aid to Haiti over holiday weekend just seems to make matters worse. theme at the workshop is a variety good and bad skills. We seem to It’s a great opportunity for What does he do? excel at the bad ones and that’s couples who are dating or engaged By Staff Sgt. Rashard Coaxum the humanitarian efforts in Haiti. of communication techniques Newbold, a loadmaster with the 300th Airlift Squadron, has flown The Prevention and and the benefits of developing what we use to beat our marriages to start a relationship with a strong JOINT BASE CHARLESTON, S.C. – Members of the Air Force on several other humanitarian aid missions worldwide. Relationship Enhancement those skills. The MCFTB trainers up with.” foundation for communication, Reserve’s 315th Airlift Wing departed here July 1 aboard a C-17 “We get the chance to help people who are in need and who have Program helps couples identify partner with PREP-trained Some of the techniques Carty said. Globemaster III on a humanitarian aid mission to Haiti. no other way to get the necessary things just to live life from day to and solve marital problems before chaplains to divide the different and topics covered during the “Our main goal is to make The aircraft delivered 20 pallets of humanitarian aid containing day,” he explained. they begin. sessions to give a variety of workshop are relationship risk sure our Marines and families are more than 50,000 pounds of rice as well as a 24,000-pound dump The program, managed cooperatively by the U.S. Agency for PREP, a one-day workshop to communication examples and factors, communication danger ready to meet their mission, life truck in support of ongoing relief efforts. International Development, the State Department and the Department enhance couples’ communication techniques during the day-long signs, safety and structure in and career events,” he added. “We The mission flew in support of the Denton program which has of Defense, took flight immediately after the island of Hispaniola was skills, is held every other month workshop. communication and forgiveness. want to make sure you have all the been providing aid to Haiti since it was ravaged by an earthquake in struck by an earthquake Jan.12, 2010. Since that time, the 315th AW at the Marine Corps Family Team “We give our participants a “The techniques my wife and education readiness tools at your 2010. Much of the aid provided to the people of Haiti is destined has been called to fly multiple missions to the island, helping to deliver Building. different style of presentation I learned from the class, we use at disposal to be ready to meet all the for orphanages and villages across the island where the ability to more than 2 million pounds of aid cargo. Besides food, C-17s have “It’s a couples communication home to help us be more effective challenges you might face.” access those resources is scarce. delivered other items such as furniture, clothing and school supplies in for every section so it’s engaging, The Denton program provides direct transportation of disaster-relief support of the program. workshop that’s going to help and you get the perspectives of communicators,” said Lance The next workshop is scheduled materials to countries in need. It gives organizations and individual citizens “We know this (mission) has a direct impact in helping get this rice down both partners understand each different trainers as well,” Carty Cpl. Samuel Zaragoza, a PREP for Sept. 22. of the U.S. the opportunity to transport the donations via U.S. military to folks who need it,” said Lt. Col. Jeffrey Smith, the aircraft commander other and get some new tools said. “We use video-clips, posters, participant. “We are pretty open For more information on planes on a space-available basis to eligible countries. from the 300th Airlift Wing, of the aid delivery mission. “We know Haiti for their tool box, so they can workbooks and a personality and talk about everything. That’s how to sign up or other MCFTB Air Mobility Command, which has been directed to fly many of the is still suffering after the earthquake.” talk to each other in a more activity to try to get everybody up one of the things we pride our programs and classes, call (760) missions, uses Joint Base Charleston-based C-17s to deliver the aid. “It’s not about us,” Newbold said. “This mission is about the heart, and productive manner when they and sharing.” relationship on. This just gave us 725-9052. “This is not just another mission,” said Master Sgt. Ron Newbold of the heart of it is the people in need.”

Th e Wi r e | Pa g e 14 At Yo u r Se r v i c e | | At Yo u r Se r v i c e Th e Wi r e | Pa g e 15 Movie Review PG-13 Cornholing enthusiasts unite for tournament 114 min. Story and photos by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Maddelin Angebrand

Cornhole. A bag full of corn being tossed at a small hole near the top of a slightly angled wooden platform. Spc. Meredith Vincent Also known as Bean-O, the aim of the game is to make a three-point “hole in “We have nothing to fear but fear itself.” one.” Just getting it on the board is worth Or, really bad comic book movies that cast one point. So, let the games begin. “fear” as a multi-tenticled smoke monster- This weekend, Morale, Welfare and thing that goes around the universe gobbling Recreation hosted a cornhole tournament, up souls. inviting the best of the best in the cornhole Give me some credit – it’s been quite community to come out and battle with a long time since a movie’s been given a their bags, Sunday at the Tierra Kay Liberty really bad review. And being a rabid Ryan Pavilion. Reynolds fan, this hurts me much more than Teams of two faced off in an epic it hurts you. But twenty minutes into “Green showdown of cornhole competition. Lantern,” my own movie sidekick turned to Furiously intense and rearing to toss me and said simply, “This is awful.” That’s all their bags of corn, team “Redneck Poop” the push I need. chipped away at the other contenders. But where should we start? In this movie- “Cornhole is a game mostly played magic age of dazzling CGI technology, at tailgating, which is awesome,” said I never thought I’d see a character look Jyl Bucano, attached to Joint Task Force completely un-lifelike. Thank goodness Guantanamo. “Bringing it out here, there’s “Green Lantern’s” pint-size Guardians came so many people and so much diversity that along and showed me how wrong I could – toward Earth. of firing a line with humor and zing, making everybody has played cornhole before or be. The tiny, Yoda-esque Guardian who Reynolds has been toying with leading man his retorts have the effect of a metaphorical everybody’s seen it even if they haven’t succumbs to the power of fear in particular status for several years, and perhaps given a whiplash, snapping the receiver square in the played it.” reminded me of Hoggle in “Labyrinth,” better script, director and leading lady, things jaw. But in “Green Lantern,” he’s smothered Bucano said cornhole newbies will a movie that’s 24 years old. Not the stellar could’ve been different. Here, his trademark, by overproduced, blockbuster hash and not be addicted after trying it once; it won’t progress one likes to see. unimpressed snark is replaced with limp one- allowed to breath any life into his character, take long before they are calculating and Moving on. Let’s check out the messy, liners, not to mention the movie’s fascination let alone the movie. As Hal, Reynolds is stiff, strategizing game plans. Bucano’s “Redneck hodgepodge of a plot. Hotshot pilot Hal with his torso. Don’t get me wrong – the flat and underwhelming. Not the kind of Poop” devised such a plan, landing them Jordan (Ryan Reynolds, why do you make best scene in the whole film hands-down is super you need when watching a superhero in the semi-final round. me do this?) is chosen by some serious out- when he’s lounging in a wife beater tank, but movie. “My teammate carried us - he is chiseled abs does not a character make. You I’d rather not even mention Blake Lively of-this-universe bling to be the first human awesome,” exclaimed Bucano, offering know why the “Iron Man” franchise did so as Carol, Hal’s playmate both in the sky in the Green Lantern Corps, a galactic army advice to other cornholers. “Get on the Powe, Gillette’s cornhole partner. “We well? Because the filmmakers were smart and on the ground. Since she’s kind of the of do-gooding badasses who police up board, it’s all about aim.” wanted to make it dramatic - winning from enough to allow Robert Downey Jr. to go second lead, however, I will grant her exactly the universe. And just in time too, because Jill Lynch, MWR liberty event the winner’s bracket is not exciting for the aforementioned floating gob of fear nuts, letting him mold Tony Spark from his three sentences, starting...now. coordinator, said the tournament had a anyone, that’s just easy.” embodiment (or, as he’s known to his friends, own personality. Unfortunately, that’s not the Completely unbelievable in her roles great turnout, with 16 people making up After a long day of tossing corn-filled Parallax) is, like, swimming – or something? case here. Reynolds has an uncanny ability see MOVIES page 19 eight teams. bag after bag high into the air in the island “It’s such an easy game to play,” Lynch heat, team “Who” said they planned on 8 f r i . 9 s a t . 10 s u n . 11 m o n . 12 t u e s . 13 w e d . 14 t h u r s . explained. “They don’t have to have a icing their shoulders for the rest of the night Cars 2 Jumping the Water for Super 8 Madea’s Big Happy Green Lantern Fast Five whole lot of skill, anybody can play it!” while preparing for future competitions. (G) 8 p.m. Broom Elephants (PG-13) 8 p.m. Family (PG-13) 8 p.m. (PG-13) 8 p.m. For the champion cornholers, team “We hope to hit the gym soon and get (PG-13) 8 p.m. (PG-13) 8 p.m. (last showing) (PG-13) 8 p.m. “Who,” the game is a bit more mathematical ready for nationals,” said Powe. “I just work Transformers: (last showing) (last showing) in nature. the one shoulder. Practicing balancing a Dark of the Moon Bridesmaids beverage in one hand is also crucial.” (PG-13) 10 p.m. “The strategy was to get the wind Lyceum (R) 10 p.m. and air temperature right,” said Matthew When asked what advice they would Downtown Gillette, team “Who” member. “There’s a give to new cornholers, team “Who” said Water for Elephants Super 8 Jumping the Broom Madea’s Big Happy Fast Five Thor Transformers: mathematical equation, but I can’t tell you it’s all in the hips and wrist. (PG-13) 8 p.m. (PG-13) 8 p.m. (PG-13) 8 p.m. Family (PG-13) 8 p.m. (PG-13) 8 p.m. Dark of the Moon that.” Oh, and one more thing, they advised: (last showing) (PG-13) 8 p.m. Bridesmaids (PG-13) 8 p.m. Underestimated by other contenders, “Don’t play us!” (R) 10 p.m. (last showing) team “Who” worked their way out of the Green Lantern (top) A competing cornholer tosses his bag of Camp Camp (PG-13) 10 p.m. loser’s bracket and onto victory. corn toward the platform, Sunday, at the MWR’s Bulkeley “I don’t think we should have been in cornhole tournament. (right) Participants retrieve corn-filled bags and the loser’s bracket, but that was kind of prepare to reshoot. The tournament attracted our plan from the start,” admitted Joseph both old and new cornhole fans. Call MWR at ext. 2010 for more information. Movie Hotline - call 4880.

Th e Wi r e | Pa g e 16 At t h e Mo v i e s | | Sp o r t s Th e Wi r e | Pa g e 17 Mind, Body & Soul MOVIES cont. MIND cont. Completely unbelievable in her roles as Sarsgaard – who, in real life, is actually pretty mental status, including our worries, outlook straight arrow fighter pilot (she’s more Iceman easy on the eyes himself – creates a sad, pitiful and moods. The key to mental and physical Mind and body: than Goose to Hal’s Maverick), stern boss (just portrait of a harmless loner, the guy who wellness is to live a balanced life. Try not to because you wear a pencil skirt does not mean never gets the girl. Of course, after Parallax obsess about the problems at work or home you look smart) or damsel in distress (it helps sets up shop in Hector’s psyche, creating a that lead to negative feelings. This does not Keeping the connection positive if you care about the damsel), Lively and her bulging brain hemorrhoid and causing him to mean pretend to be happy when you feel busty outfits are merely pretty, pouty props, get all sweaty and evil, it’s kind of obvious he’s stressed, anxious or upset – it’s important adding nothing in substance and ultimately going to bite the comic book bullet. Poor guy, to deal with these negative feelings. Instead, dragging the movie down with soul-sucking, he deserves better, being the only one who focus on the positive things in your life. Navy Lt. Lindsay Gleason, JSMART officer in charge sappy sweet scenes that only prove over and brought his “A” game and all. Or any game Try using a journal to keep track of things over she and Reynolds hold exactly zero whatsoever really. that make you feel happy or peaceful. Research shows having a positive outlook Have you ever considered how your chemistry. Fact is, forgoing all sense of playfulness Look at that, I did it in one. or giddy geekery, the movie takes itself way can improve quality of life and physical well perception and thoughts impact your being. Be sure to make time for things you physical and mental health? The reality is, Truthfully, the only one who bothered too seriously, relying on stylized FX and to act in this otherwise wasteland of Reynolds’ glorified midsection to sell tickets. enjoy. your body responds to the way you think, We all need to find our place of peace. feel and act. This is often called the mind- uninteresting characters is Peter Sarsgaard. As It might work, too – but not before a banana Hector Hammond, a perpetually awkward, rat slaughter. Friends, I behold unto you, the Now, go find your happy place and give body connection. Because they are closely your mind and body a healthy boost. linked, the relationship between the mind balding professor who’s got the hots for Carol, first negative banana rat. Yes, it wasthat bad. and body can exert a positive influence on health and quality of life. Attitudes, beliefs FOCUS cont. and emotional states ranging from love and If he is not on the field community. He volunteers for compassion to fear and anger can trigger himself, Jones cheers on his various Moral, Welfare and chain reactions. That cause and affect can all-time favorite team ­–­ the Recreation 5Ks and assisted W.T. influence blood chemistry, heart rate and the Detroit Lions. Fittingly, while Sampson Elementary School activity of every cell and organ in the body. Jones exemplifies all three of move furniture for the upcoming Emotions also affect the body’s reaction the Navy core values, Tucker school year. For those looking to to stresses and strains, causing headaches, describes his best trait as the Jones as a role model, there are a backaches and other physical problems. same his beloved Lions mascot lot of expectations – reaching to Information Assurance Over the past 20 years, mind-body is known for – courage. meet a higher standard is a part Information Assurance medicine has provided evidence that “Jones is willing to do what is of Jones’ canon. psychological factors play a major role in best for not only the command, “You should always shoot for Tip of the Week illnesses such as heart disease. Chronic for the Navy and his country the stars,” said Jones. “If you stress can also aggravate existing health but for his junior troops as don’t make it then so be it, but problems – it can worsen angina, disturb well,” said Tucker. “Regardless you have set the bar that high.” DO NOT PLUG anything into the heart rhythm, raise blood pressure and lead of what the consequences will Jones plans to pin on first class to stroke. It can also spark asthma and may be. in the near future. Subsequently NIPR or SIPR computers unless affect the digestive system, making ulcers, Jones consistently sets a he will put in his officer’s packet you are authorized. acid reflux or make irritable bowel problems good example in his position, and move up from there. worse. a post usually held by a pay “He will definitely pick up a Have no fear, there is hope. Mind-body grade higher. In addition, even commission,” said Tucker. “His techniques can aid in the treatment of exercise program seems too difficult, go very important for mental and physical with his busy schedule, Jones future is limitless – whereever he both physical and mental health problems. slowly. A few minutes are better than no wellness. finds time to give back to the decides to go, he will excel.” Clinical trials indicate mind-body therapies minutes and you can gradually increase how We can help ourselves stay healthy by are helpful in managing arthritis and other much you exercise every day. Yoga helps paying attention to our emotional and X-RAY cont. TROOPER cont. chronic pain conditions. Exercise is a many people relax, while others find peace of freedom inside Camp 6,” the colonel improvements, efforts are continuously we face choices about whether to stay great way to improve your mood changing of mind through prayer, meditation, music, explained. “It’s just a better way, if you’re underway to improve the food served to out past curfew or take our first drink of the body’s stress response. If starting an reading or art. Getting enough sleep is also see MIND page 19 going to be confined, of living here.” detainees. They can also make phone calls alcohol; and decisions become even more Thomas said Camp 5 is a more disciplinary more frequently (quarterly versus yearly) complicated as we get older. In the end camp, where detainees stay in individual cells, and recreational equipment was updated to though, it always comes down to deciding have their recreation time curtailed to two include elliptical trainers and treadmills. what’s right and wrong – weighing the gains GTMO Religious Services hours a day and privileges such as reading “We continue to look at ways to improve against the risks. material are diminished. our battle space,” said Thomas. “To not only There is a clear difference between Daily Catholic Mass Protestant Worship Seventh Day Adventist General Protestant making a mistake and making a conscious Tues. - Fri. 5:30 p.m. Sunday 9 a.m. Saturday 11 a.m. Sunday 11 a.m. “This is also the camp where we keep our make life better for the detainees but also for Main Chapel Troopers’ Chapel Room B Main Chapel prisoners,” Thomas said, noting the facility our guard force.” decision to ignore what you know is right. Vigil Mass Islamic Service Iglesia Ni Christo United Jamaican currently houses four convicted prisoners. And yet, even with all the well documented Anyone can misinterpret signals from a Saturday 5 p.m. Friday 1:15 p.m. Sunday 5:30 a.m. Fellowship Much like Rhodes, Thomas was impressed improvements, Joint Task Force Guantanamo member of the opposite sex, but it requires Main Chapel Room C Room A Sunday 11 a.m. a choice to ignore the rules on fraternization by the task force’s efforts to improve detainee seems destined to continue swimming Mass Jewish Service Pentecostal Gospel Sanctuary B or engage in a sexual assault. Sunday 9 a.m. Friday 7 p.m. Sunday 8 a.m. & 5 p.m. Gospel Service quality of life. upstream when it comes to Camp X-Ray. As Main Chapel Chapel Annex Room D Sunday 1 p.m. The decisions we make define us – not “I think over time, each commander who long as media outlets, whether for reasons of just who we are, but who we want to be. Catholic Mass LDS Service Liturgical Service Main Chapel has sat in this seat, either here at the JDG apathy, neglect or sensationalism, continue to Saturday 5:30 p.m. Sunday 10 a.m. Sunday 10 a.m. GTMO Bay Christian Fellowship So before you make one, even one that Troopers’ Chapel Room A Room B Sunday 6 p.m. or the JTF, has continued to improve their brand JTF operations with photos nearly a appears relatively simple, consider all the Church of the Sacred Well Main Chapel footprint,” he said. decade old, Guantanamo’s ghost will never options and consequences before making a Call 2323 for information In addition to the infastructure be exorcised. sound decision. You’ll be glad you did. Th e Wi r e | Pa g e 18 Mi n d , Bo d y & So u l | | Th e La s t Wo r d Th e Wi r e | Pa g e 19 TheJTF

ROCKIN’ OUT Something Distant drummer Chris Condon performs, Friday, at the Tiki Bar as part of Morale, Welfare and Recreation’s free summer concert series. - photo by Sgt. 1st Class Benjamin Cossel

GLOWING KICKIN’ IT A disc golf player takes score above a lantern as other players retrieve Lt. Col. Patricia Charles, Joint Task Force Guantanamo logistics deputy director their discs from the basket at the Glow Golf Tournament hosted by Morale, and avid tennis player, hits a slice backhand return during MWR’s Fourth of July Welfare and Recreation, Friday, at the Lateral Hazard Golf Course. Tennis Tournament at the Deerfield Tennis Courts, Sunday. - photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Maddelin Angebrand - photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Joe Ebalo

READY, SET GO! Participants in the 10K Independence Day Run, sponsored by Morale, Welfare and Recreation, check their watches before launching from the starting line, Saturday, at Denich Gym. - photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Sally Hendricks