Team GTMO Responsible for Rescue at Sea by J02 Tonia Varner About 15 to 20 Minutes Later, Gazette Editor Which Stephenson Said Felt Like Two on Jan

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Vol. 56 No. 4 Friday, January 29, 1999 Team GTMO responsible for rescue at sea By J02 Tonia Varner About 15 to 20 minutes later, Gazette Editor which Stephenson said felt like two On Jan. 18, the three-man crew of hours, the first private boat arrived the Little Manatee, a 19-foot cuddy and stood by to give assistance un- cabin, embarked on a fishing trip they til the Navy dive boat and Harbor Ai , will neverPatrol forget. arrived for the Midwayrescue. into their . trip, the skipper of the craft, Dennis T Stephenson, realized the anchor rope " swsJn o t We ha him was caught in the propeller. - and his passenger rescue the fish "It was about 12:15 p.m. and we cooler and drink cooler which were started taking on water while trying to -' floating toward the fenceline said cut the anchor rope free. The wind and Stephenson. waves had increased immensely in a Soon after, the Navy dive boat matter of minutes," said Stephenson. arrived and ENCS(SW/MDV) Stephenson made a distress call and Barry Thomas, HMC(FMF/DV) seconds later the crew and the Little Rogelo Garcia, HT2(DV) Michael Manatee capsized. The 19 foot Little Manatee was pulled in by the pusher boat crew. Watson and EM3(DV) Joshua Derr "I was still up in the cabin area try- Photo by Dennis Stephenson assisted the crew. ing to call for help. I became disori- Derr was essential in helping rented due to all the bubbles and debris floating in front of my eyes. Then Stephenson remove the anchor rope that had caught around his ankle and I felt my guardian angel (crew member HM3 Nicole Thomason) grab my was pulling him down. The divers then helped the crew to safety on the hand and lead me to safety." Harbor Patrol boat. A Navy pusher boat crew was later called in to tow The crew was hanging on to the capsized boat hoping someone heard Little Manatee back to the dock of the bay. their distress call. They even started waving and screaming toward the "Hopefully with a little TLC and repairs, me and the Little Manatee MOP 1 tower, taking the chance they might be seen, will be back on the waters soon," said Stephenson. Mullen and Gates chosen as Sailors of the Year Courtesy of the Naval Hospital Courtesy of the Security Department HMI(SW) Douglas Mullen was recently YN 1 Donnie Cates was recently selected selected as the Naval Base Sailor of the Year. as the Naval Station Sailor of the Year. Cates Mullen, the leading petty officer of the pri- is responsible for 85 Security Detachment mary care clinic at the Naval Hospital, super- personnel. During this year, as department vises eight corpsman and the daily operation career counselor, Cates provided expert ca- of the clinic. He is an exceptional clinician reer and performance counseling to subor- whose judgement, knowledge and skills are dinates, assisting them with detailer calls and widely respected. He averages more than 150 aiding in wise decisions for outstanding ca- patients monthly while remaining attuned to reer moves. As the department financial spe- his other duties. cialist, he counseled more than 60 person- A positive role model and mentor, Mullen nel in matters related to home loans, indebt- has increased the skills and responsibilities of his juniors by initiating a edness and tax advice. Cates has also aggressively requested more collat- PQS and clinic INDOC program. This along with basic skills training has eral duties. He is the first to volunteer his expertise to junior Sailors by earned him the respect of his juniors and resulted in increased morale. conducting training seminars for newly arriving personnel. His computer He always puts forth the extra effort and is willing to go out of his way experience as ISSO has been irreplaceable. Within a period of two weeks, to assist others. While serving as a Squad Leader for the 8404 Corpsman, Cates completed implementation of the STARS program. his experience and personal examples contributed to the success of the Cates has a natural ability as an administrator and his quality of work recent base defense exercise. is exceptional. GTMO Recycle this GAZETTE Summary of mishaps Courtesy of COMNAVSAFECEN Norfolk sign seems to have missed something basic in his initial training. That Here's this week's effort in our irregular series of reports on what our being, if you put bullets in an automatic pistol, then pull the slide back, Sailors and Marines have done lately to prove Puck's observations on hu- point it at the water and squeeze the trigger, more often than not, stuff mankind were right on the mark. comes out of that hole in the end of the gun moving really fast. Plus, Although the engineer swears he set the brake on the gandola car full there's lots of smoke and noise and it takes a long time to coax people on of scrap metal, that railroad car, brakes or no brakes, commenced to roll the pier out of the dumpsters and from behind the bollards where they've backward down the track - headed right at the Naval Station. Trouble taken cover. was, it was holiday and the gate guarding the railroad tracks into the base Totals include: one innocent byswimmer in the form of a dead carp, was closed. But that didn't slow this runaway train down a knot. one totally chagrined butter-bar and one CO who didn't even get the word The railcar zipped through that gate like the gate wasn't there. It took on this till the following morning. Must have been a fun time in the ward- the first curve on two wheels, then jumped the tracks, flattened three gov- room that day. ernment vehicles, took out a steam line, and a boiler plant before it erased The oncoming OOD did almost everything right when he took the the corner off a two story office building and tumbled to rest - sneakers up duty. He inspected the weapon, slid the slide back and forth a couple of - in the parking lot next door. times, inventoried the rounds in the clips, pronounced all in order and Our gunslingers have been really busy lately. The gang that can never assumed the watch. What he didn't do was strap on his gun. Instead, he shoot straight still seems to have no trouble shooting themselves, innocent left it adrift on the chart table which is where the CDO spied it about an bystanders and innocent fish (a.k.a. innocent byswimmers). hour later. During the holidays a Marine reached for a loaded .32 revolver his "Too Weeoo Weet!" "Officer of the deck lay to the chart house on the brother was handing him. The gun went off tearing a hole in his stomach double." Now the CDO is going to teach this guy a lesson, right? (When and liver. LCDR Jimmy Miller used to say to me, "This is fo yo information and yo One lance corporal managed to blow a hole in his ankle at the pistol education," I knew a major butt chewing was never far behind.) range while another contrived to shoot himself (I'm trying to picture this) So the CDO admonishes the miscreant. Then proceeds to demonstrate in both the left hand and the right thigh while handling a weapon in the to the junior member, the error of his ways. He inserted a clip, slid the Welfare and Recreation parking lot. slide back, dropped the magazine out of the handle, pointed the gun at the When the POOW left the quarterdeck to conduct wake up calls, he window and pulled the trigger. Then he stood there for a couple of min- handed his 9mm to the OOD. Although the ensign on watch had finished utes with this really stupid look on his face waiting for the window glass to his PQS and some classroom work, he had yet to undergo the FAM fire stop falling, for the smoke to clear and for his ears to stop ringing. necessary to complete his own 9mm qualifications. Somehow I don't think "Too Weeoo Weet!" "Command duty officer lay to the inport cabin on that would have made a lot of difference anyway, seeing as how this en- the double." Family Service Center to hold job fair Jan. 30

By Susan Barkley The job fair is open to all Guantanamo Bay COMNAVBASE Family Service Center residents. Participants are encouraged to bring The Family Service Center is sponsoring a copies of their resumes and SF-171 and OF-612 GAZETTE job fair Jan. 30 at the NEX atrium from 10 a.m. federal application forms. Participants should U.S. Naval Base to 1 p.m. This job fair will give you an excellent dress in attire suitable for an interview, as on- opportunity Guantanamo Bay, Cuba to explore many employment op- the-spot interviews may be conducted. Remem- tions. More than 10 employers from of variety ber that first impressions are very important es- of Commander, Naval Base occupational fields are expected to have rep- pecially when you are trying to find a job. CAPT Larry E. Larson resentatives to recruit for volunteer and paid po- For additional information, contact the FSC sitions. at 4153. Public Affairs JOC Walter T. Ham IV JO1 Kristen M. Ellis Letter of Appreciation J02 Tonia M. Varner Port Services, On behalf of the United States Customs Service, Office of the Special Agent in Charge New This newspaper is an authorized Orleans. La., I would like to express my sincere appreciation to you and your publication for members of the military staff for their assistance and cooperation on our recent visit to service stationed overseas. Its contents Guantanamo Bay Naval Base during Hurricane Mitch. The services do not necessarily reflect the official and support your staff provided were invaluable to our vessel crew. We were able to views of the U.S. Government, the complete the necessary vessel repairs and obtain the supplies needed for the upcoming mission. Department of Defense or the U.S. Navy I especially want to thank BMCS(SW) Matt Gelatt for his cooperation and assistance to us in and do not imply endorsement thereof. making arrangements and providing us with the resources we needed. Voice: 4502, 4819, 4003 In addition. EM I Jimmy Mitchell provided electrical repairs to our vessel and was very helpful Fax: 4520 in making the necessary electrical adjustments in adapting our vessel to your E-mail: [email protected] electrical source. Please express my appreciation to your staff on my GAZETTE On-line: behalf. http://gtmo.net/gazz Sincerely, Katherine M. Schulte Acting Special Agent in Charge

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diesel fuel in front of the TBOQ. HAZMAT and the fire department arrived on scene and cleaned up the spill. Report of smoke Dispatch receiptved a telephone call reporting a heavy layer of smoke in be the Bargo housing units. Units and the fire department responded and found a dumpster. with a-smoldering fire in it. The fire was extinguished with no damage to the dumpster. The following incidents occurred Jan. 18- 24. This information was . Traffic violations compiled from the Base Police Desk Journal and in no way indicates the January total: 72; 29 written citations, 18 written warnings and 25 outcome of any investigations. It further should not be considered a state- verbal warnings. ment of responsibility of any person or persons involved in any investiga- tion. Tiraffic Court Destruction of government property Dispatch received a telephone call reporting 10 seats on a bus had An E-4 was c arged with expired registration, given two points; no been cut. There were no signs of forced entry. insurance, given t o points; and operating a motor vehicle without a valid Larceny of government property driver's license, gi ven three points. Dispatch received a telephone call reporting a locker had been broken A civilian was charged with exceeding the posted speed limit, given into and five life vests were missing from the marina, four points; and no insurance, dismissed with a warning. Rendered assistance A civilian was charged with operating a motor vehicle without a valid Dispatch received a telephone call reporting that a woman had been driver's license, gi ven three points; and inattentive driving, given three bitten by a snake on her index finger. An ambulance transported the vie- points. tim to U.S. Naval Hospital for treatment and she was later released. A civilian was charged with failure to wear a safety belt, dismissed Fuel spill with warning; and disobeying a stop sign (at a police check point); dis- Dispatch received a telephone call reporting a fuel spill at Wharf Bravo. missed with a warn ing. A unit arrived on scene and observed a small amount of fuel in the water A civilian was charged with failure to wear a safety belt, dismissed around a tug. Port services provided oil booms to contain the spill. The with a warning; and exceeding the posted speed limit, dismissed with a CDO reported that the spill was caused by a faulty diesel generator. warning. Dispatch received a telephone call reporting a fuel spill on Rogers A civilian was charged with exceeding the posted speed limit, dis- Road. Units arrived on scene and observed a van leaking fuel from the missed with a warn ing. fuel tank. The fire department arrived and secured the fuel spill. The van An E-5 was c~ harged with disobeying a stop sign, dismissed with a was towed to the transportation garage by Burns and Roe. warning; and oper eating a motor vehicle without a valid driver's license, Dispatch received a telephone reporting a three-to-five gallon spill of dismissed with a warning. Uniforms change for chief petty oce rs Get to know GTMO WASHINGTON -The Chief ofNaval Op- side with the bottom edge of the device approxi- eration has approved soft shoulder boards and mately 3/4 inch from the squared end of the ep- Jan. 30 metal devices for wear by chief petty officers aulets. (CPOs). Effective immediately. CPOs may op- Soft shoulder boards may be worn option- GUANTANAMO BAY-The School tionally wear garrison cap devices (approximate ally on the service dress blue white shirt and black Home Partnership Committee is hosting a size: I - 1 1/4 inch) on blue windbreakers, khaki V-neck sweater until Oct. 1, 2000, at which time "Get to Know GTMO" scavenger hunt Jan. windbreakers, black dress jackets and all-weather they become mandatory. CPO soft shoulder 30. The fun starts at the elementary school coats until Oct. 1, 2000, at which time devices boards should be available in June at all Navy gym at 9 a.m. Participants will be given a will become mandatory for CPOs. CPOs will uniform shops or by calling Navy/Marine Corps list of questions and approximately an hour- wear no insignia on reefers and overcoats. Uniform Support Center at (800) 368-4088. Dur- and-a-half to drive around the base and find Devices will be worn on outergarments by ing the transition period, if a male CPO wears the answers. Refreshments and awards will placing garrison cap device approximately 1 to the service dress blue white shirt with epaulets, be given out after the hunt. I 1/4 inch on each epaulet centered from side to soft shoulder boards are required. This activity is designed to get the community involved with the school and is part SECDEF awards Cold War recognition certificates of the School Improvement Plan. NAVY PERSONNEL COMMAND - In apply for a Cold War recognition certificate. accordance with section 1084 of the FY 1998 Online applications are preferred; however, the National Defense Authorization Act, the Secre- application form may be printed and mailed or tary of Defense approved awarding Cold War rec- faxed with the required supporting documents. ognition certificates to all members of the armed Online applications and instructions will be services and qualified federal government civil- available at http://147.103.18.232/. The appli- ian personnel who faithfully served the United cation form will also be available through other States during the Cold War era from Sept. 2, 1945 sources to be announced. You can preview the to Dec. 26 1991. Beginning April 5. you may certificateat: http://147.103.18.232/preview.htm.

Page 3 - Fnday, January 29. 1999 - GAZETTE GTMO Recycle this GAZETTE SECNAV shares thoughts on pay, retirement and equipment By Richard Danzig struggling to shape the budget that and together we've been pressing on improving what I have called Secretary of the Navy the president will submit to congress toward this end. We would all like "the way we work." Taking money Dear Sailors and Marines, from next month. That budget will set to see larger pay raises. There are a from lesser priorities within our the CNO and the commandant at the out our funding for Fiscal Year 2000 lot of discussions about how to mea- budgets, with terrific support from pinnacle of our services' uniformed (beginning in October) and describe sure the "adequacy" or the right the relevant assistant secretaries, the leadership to the newest recruit ar- our plans for the five years beyond "benchmark" for your pay. For me, CNO and the commandant, I am de- riving at boot camp, we ask for more that. it is somewhat simple. You are signing a "smart work program." commitment and more effort in It is easy to become frustrated clearly underpaid for the hours you My aim is to shift several hundred more directions than most any job by these discussions. Our choices work, the risks that your are exposed million dollars into buying tools and or career that exists in civilian soci- are laden with uncertainties, com- to, the special burdens of family equipment that will reduce the num- ety. For the raw recruit, it is bap- plexities and ambiguities. Partici- separation and discomfort that you ber of hours Sailors and Marines tism by total immersion. Everything pants in the Department of Defense shoulder, the responsibilities that work. Investments include, for ex- - how you stand, how you talk, budget process come from different you bear. We can never pay you ample, money to procure a new type how you think, how you relate to services, communities and areas of enough for what you are doing. But of watertight door that will replace people - is affected. Recruits are responsibility; everyone wants his we can pay you too little. We can the old, high-maintenance type that asked to do things, and helped to do or her part of the problem solved force you to leave the Navy and Ma- now burdens us; acquisition funds things, they never thought they and is committed to doing well for rine Corps for civilian occupations for basic equipment that will make could do. Our officers and seasoned the constituency that stands behind -even those that are plainly of less scraping and painting less burden- enlisted men and women are com- them; almost no one (maybe no value to you and to the nation - if some; and funds for the develop- mitted in all directions; your energy one!) understands the whole thing. worry about your families, your ment of a number of other items on - your life is devoted to your sub- Time to understand problems and retirement, or your day-to day bills ships that will reduce maintenance ordinates, to your peers, to your su- the money to resolve problems are becomes so substantial that it drives burdens and improve working cir- periors, to the nation, to a way of both in short supply. you away. For many of you we're cumstances. I am also setting aside leading life. As issues multiply, requests for near that point. That's not accept- money to strengthen our personnel During my first weeks in this data proliferate, refined plans are able to me. systems so that we can fill numer- job, the nation has had a chance to subject to last-minute revisions, and I am not, however, in favor of ous unfilled billets. see this very vividly in the Arabian valued projects are put aside. Ten- providing pay increases in the man- Consistent with my priority on Gulf. It's no surprise that we are sions run high. ner we always have. For our en- improving your working and living playing a central role in containing I see processes like this as in- listed men and women, I'd like to conditions, when forced to find Saddam Hussein and preventing evitably tumultuous and to some pay more for promotion. money to pay for programs man- him from terrorizing the world by degree inefficient. A very good Currently, about two-thirds of dated by the Congress or Defense developing and using weapons of automobile engine operates at 30 pay increases are simply for more Department, I have refused to make mass destruction. percent efficiency - 10 percent of its years of service; one-third are for cuts in real property maintenance or The Navy and Marine Corps are energy is wasted heat. It doesn't the achievement of rising in the in personnel accounts where short- always there for the nation. We've surprise me that a contentious hu- ranks. I'd like to reverse that pro- falls impose great burdens on Sail- been there in the Arabian Gulf, non- man process like the defense bud- portion. This would translate into ors and Marines. stop, through the 1990s-typically get would be subject to friction and the biggest pay raises for E-4s and More fundamentally, the CNO, with 10 ships and thousands of Sail- inefficiency. above. These are the people we commandant and I are together in ors and Marines. Recently with as More importantly, I have a cer- need most to retain. I also want to pressing for more money for spare many as 22,000 members of the tain patience - even enthusiasm - increase bonuses and special pays parts, replacement of obsolescent Department of the Navy. And what for all this because I think we are for those who are undertaking par- equipment, better support of train- a punch we pack! making headway. The CNO, com- ticularly demanding jobs. ing and maintenance, and similar in- While planning Iraq (Desert mandant and I are committed to the On the officer side, I'm in fa- vestments. We are doing this be- Fox), the commandant and the CNO nation: our commitment to it is to vor of more pay for junior officers cause we owe it to the nation and to have shown commitment in another improve its security. Our commit- because I think we lose too many you. direction - pressing for resources ment is to fight to give you the sup- of them to private industry. We can, I am also very much heartened and new ways of doing business that port you deserve. I see the next and should, keep our senior offic- by the clarity and conviction shown can make your lives much better. budget is likely to channel more of ers without raising their pay as sub- by the president, Secretary Cohen, This simultaneous effort to im- our tax dollars more efficiently in stantially, particularly if we can re- Chairman of the Joint Chiefs GEN prove our financial future while or- these directions. turn to a 50 percent retirement sys- Shelton and key members of Con- chestrating a military campaign in On coming to this office, I tem for everyone. gress in addressing our concerns. the present, is indicative of how found the CNO and commandant So, I would give all Sailors and Hopefully, we will show much we rely on these leaders - energetically pressing for improve- Marines more generous raises than progress as the results of these ef- how many skills we ask them to ments in pay and benefits. They have been planned, but I'd target a forts are announced over the next have, how many things we ask them have particularly argued for making chunk of money to achieve really 45 days. If we don't, I will be frus- to do. You'd be proud ifyou could the 50 percent retirement benefit notable increases for those I think trated, and I know you will be too. see them as I have. after 20 years available to the whole should have them, rather than spread Time will tell. But for now, my re- Alongside of our efforts in Iraq, force and not just to those who en- everything evenly across the board. port is that I think we are making most of us have spent the last month tered before 1986. I agree with them I am also putting great priority headway.

Page 4 * Friday, January 29. 1999 * GAZETTE GTMO Recycle this GAZETTE Rodeo teaches kids about bike safety By Carrie Jancewicz MWI~R Media and Information Office Nearly 90 excited children participated in the Rick's Lounge Youth Bike Rodeo Jan. 22 at W.T. Sampson El- Officer's Club at the Bayview ementary School. Stop in Wednesdays The event was kicked off at 11 a.m. with LT for free hot dogs and a game of pool! Paul Allen, Bike Shak manager, teaching the kids Join us every Friday the importance of bicycle safety. Topics he cov- for hors d'oeuvres and DJ music ered were properly wearing helmets, watching (Officers and civilian equivalents only) out for cars and inspecting the bikes to ensure Jan. 31 - Superbowl party (all hands) they were in good working condition. After they starting at 5 p.m. learned about safety, the children took a riding Saturday night is all hands night test which included performing maneuvers such Bayview Dining Room as a figure eight, riding between cones, turning, Every Wednesday is pizza and a movie night stopping and riding a "narrow bridge." After the Every Thursday is Mongolian barbeque test was complete, each participant had his or her LT PaulAllen checks Amanda Mullen's helmet Join us Wednesday through Friday for the photo taken for a bicycle license. before she begins the bicycle riding test. lunch buffet Allen said, "All of the kids passed the riding Photo by JO1 Kristen Ellis Feb. 13 - Sweetheart dinner/dance test with flying colors; however, more than 75 Feb. 23 - Fat Tuesday celebration percent of them had improperly-fitted helmets. facturers have a replacement program. Allen has Paintball Wearing helmets and wearing them properly is personally taken advantage of the program and Jan. 30 - 3 on 3 youth/parent the most important aspect of bicycle safety." it works. paintball tournament The helmet is supposed to cover the head "I hope the kids had fun and learned some Feb. 14 - Free rental and 100 free paintballs from the forehead to the notch in the back of the bike handling skills as well as to always prop- for your sweetheart head. It should not lift off the head or move from erly wear a helmet. No matter how many bike Safe Rides program side to side when the chin strap is properly and safety measures you know or practice, if you Every Friday and Saturday, 9 p.m. - 3 a.m. securely fastened. Allen added, "Too many don't wear your helmet, all of those safety mea- Get a ride home or to another club for people are riding with improperly-fitted helmets sures go out the window." only $1 - ask the bartender or no helmets at all." The course is still marked on the basketball Base Library Bicycle helmets have been shown to reduce court at the elementary school for anyone who "It's Tax Time!" The base library has the risk of head injury by as much as 85 percent would like to use it. tax forms available. and the risk of brain injury by as much as 88 Allen said the Bike Shak offers free helmet G.J. Denich Gymnasium percent fitting and free child bike safety inspections. Warrior Award Events Helmets should be replaced every three to Hours of operation are Thursday, 5:30 to 8:30 Feb. 3 - 3 on 3 hoops challenge five years, without significant damage. If the p.m.; Saturday, noon to 4 p.m.; and Sunday, 9 Feb. 10 - Golf tournament helmet gets cracked, worn or shows any signs of a.m. to 4 p.m. There is also a free helmet pro- Feb. 13 - Valentine's Day road race deterioration, it needs to be replaced. Most manu- gram for those who qualify. FMI call 2381. Feb. 17 - Bowling tournament Feb. 27 - Three -pitch softball tourney Charles Logan selected as Leeward Operation Uplift Jan. 29 - Movie night: "The Negotiator" Galley's Civilian of the Year Jan. 30 - Pool tournament By Desia Ritson Jan. 31 - Super Bowl Integrity Management President Feb. 4 - Bowling night Charles Logan was recently selected as the Leeward Feb. 8 - Pool tournament Galley (Salabarria Hall) Employee of the Year. Logan, Feb. 10 - Scrabble tournament the senior lead worker and key custodian, has been an Marina employee at Leeward Galley for more than 20 years and Feb. 14 - Half-price boat rental continues to set the example for professionalism and Bike Shak dedication by providing outstanding customer service. Feb. 14 - Bike tune-up discounted to $7.50 He is a tireless worker with a very warm and pleas- CPO Goat Locker ant demeanor. He makes every patron feel at home while Feb. 14 - Heart shaped pizzas, dine-in only dining and can always be counted on to provide the very Feb. 23 - Mardi Gras party best service. Mardi Gras Parade Logan is a true team player and is well deserving of Feb. 23 - beginning at 7 p.m. this recognition. Integrity Management Services will To register for parade, contact Stella at 4363. present Logan with a free round-trip ticket in recognition of the award. Charles Logan

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Complete Dacor/US Diver first and second stage of air accident. resumes for a food service manager. Resumes with octopus and gauges, just serviced, $250. can be delivered to Ron Weldon in Building 1977 Chevrolet Impala, good GTMO car, Mares 1100 pneumatic speargun in excellent 5000-1 across from Windward Loop. Resumes AM/FM stereo, air conditioning, good tires, condition,spareshaft, too. Call DougAWH 7339. YARD SALES will be accepted through Feb. 28. FMI call runs excellent. $700 OBO. It'll be available Weldon at 3871. Feb. 10. Call Don DWH 7939. AWH 7485. Sea & Sea MX 10 with built-in flash and YS-40 Friday, Building AV 54 (Corinaso Point), 6 strobe. Great all-purpose camera, $500 OBO. p.m. The Caribbean Naval Lodge will be 1985 Dodge Ram 250 van with new tires. Call Call 7318. holding its last yard sale by the McDonald's NOTICES Bobby DWH 3339, AWH 5522. trailer. We have household items, a computer, Nikonis V camera, SB-105 strobe, 28 min and bicycle equipment, toys furnishings and Flight change - The Friday flight will MISCELLANEOUS 35 mmn lenses, close-up lens with framers. All clothes. Come and shop, all proceeds go temporarily change to Thursday from Feb. 11 necessary extension arms and cables included, toward scholarships. through March 25. The Friday flights will ready to use, $2,000 finn. Call 7318. resume April 2. The Tuesday flights will not be Baby swing.5 20: baby crib. $10, it folds and is Saturday, Villamar 20B, 7 a.m. We've got a affected. FMI call 6312. ideal for a family child care provider: several BOATS little of everything. large stifled animals in good condition for great W.T. Sampson - PTO will hold a car wash prices. Call Tawanna DWH 2410. AWH 7192. Saturday, Windward Loop 10A, 7 a.m., PCS fundraiser Feb. 6 at the NEX starting at 9 a.m. 24-foot Fonrula, new Chevrolet 350 with sale, everything is priced to go. We have girls Volunteers are needed. FMI call 7190. Two entertainment centers. $25 and $20. electronic ignition, out-of-bounds certified. Call clothes, shoes, toys and other items. Dresser. S20, .storage cabinet. $10. Hooked on Dale DWH 4961, AWH 3220. American Red Cross - is offering a CPR/First Phonics reading program. Call Terri at 5896. Saturday, Villamar I IA, 7 a.m. No early Aid class Feb. 1. FMI call Joyce at 5060 or 1981 Johnson 48 special 50 horsepower birds. Computer, kitchen and household items. 4676. Queen-sized bed frame. $10. Call 7173. outboard. just rebuilt, nrs great. It has new gears and prop, $800 finn. Call Alan DWH Saturday, Nob Hill 30B, 8 a.m. No early birds. Party for teens -Jan.30 at the Barrel Club from Daybed, single, white with pink floral accent. 6314, AWH 7884. Race car bed, toddler bed, lots of clothes, gas 8 p.m. to midnight. Bring your CDs and ideas It's in like-new condition. $85. Call 7173. edger and other miscellaneous items. for future activities you would like to do in AND FOUND GTMO. Come and hang out with your friends. Plants, including three mature rose bushes and LOST FMI call 4658. hand-painted bird house chimes. Call 7173. MEETINGS The following items have been turned in to W.T. Sampson students - are looking for a Oak dining room table with four chairs, moving Security Investigations' lost and found: Alcoholics Anonymous meetings are Monday, parent who will volunteer at the school once or must sell. S70. It's worth $300. FMI call 3034. mountain bike, necklacepillows, twokey rings Wednesday and Saturday at 7 p.m. at Chapel twice every month to help with a school with keys. set of vehicle keys. various articles Hill Room 18. newspaper. Ifyou would like to help, call 2044. Class 12.000 pounds hitch kit, fits most cars, no of clothing and a pager. FMI call 4204. slide bar included. It's perfect for small boats Do you like to scrapbook? GTMO Memory Marina -is offering rental boats at half-priceon and cans. Never used. used for replacement Found: ladies ring at Windmill Beach. Call Makers meets informally every other Thursday Valentine's Day, Feb. 14. FMI call the marina parts. $45 OBO. Call Arnaldo AWH 7138. Don DWA H 5194, Ext. 230 to claim. from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. in the hospital training staff at 2345. room. The next date is Feb. 4. FMI call Janine DP Megallex home gym, easy to use, the at 7622 or Betty at 2089. Free rental and 100 free paintballs- for your instruction book and videotape ANTED are included. sweetheart on Valentine's Day. FMI call 2999 S100. Call Joe AWH 2750. W.T. Sampson PTO general meeting will be or 2345. 9 Curtain rod that will extend to at least 76 inches. held Feb. at 6:30 p.m. in the media center. 1996 Trek 830 mountain bike. completely TheNEX isout-of-stockand l'dliketohangmy Bike Shak - is offering a Valentine's Day rebuilt, new BB. seat. seat clamp, tires, cables, balloon valance now. Look aroundyourstorage Need someone to do housework for half-price? special, $7.50 tune-ups Feb. 14. FMI call 238) 26-inch wheels. 18-inch frame, STX areas to see if you can help. Call 2768 anytime. Call Inez Lewis at 5852. or 2345.

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NOTICES NOTICES SCHOLASTIC LINE SPORTS It's tax time-andthe libraryhas forms available. pool. The cost is $13 per person and exotic This is the last time this exam will be offered at any There will also be a 5K fun FMI call Andrea at 3188. run/walk. Trophies entertainment and genuine culinary delights Navy Campus or DANTES testing site. Hereafter, will be awarded for first and second places in originating in the Hawaiian Islands will be to take the test, students will have to go to a the male and female categories and medals will Advancement requirements -are due to ESO featured. FMI call 4222. specially-designated testing center in the United be given to all who cross no later than the close of business Feb. 1. The the finish line. Entry States. This is a national test and must be ordered fee for individuals is $15 and $50 for four- March Navywide advancement exam will be Villamar Pool - will be closed Jan. 30 due to at least six weeks in advance. FMI call 4769. person teams. Each participant will receive aT- held for E-4s, March 2; E-5s, March 4; and E- the hail and farewell. shirt and dog tag. FMI call 3574 or 2138. 6s, March 9. The tentative location for all exams is Gold Hill Restaurant. All candidates Sock Hop - presented by the Multicultural SPORTS will muster at the exam site no later than 7 a.m. Council will be held Jan. 30 at W.T. Sampson ANNOUNCEMENTS on the day of the test in a clean uniform of the Elementary School gym from 7 to 11 p.m. The 4 to 6 year old flag football league is being day. No food or drinks will be permitted in the Dress in '50s and '60s attire to participate in the changed to kick ball due to lack of sign-ups. Aiysha M. Major, exam area. FMI call 4553, best dressed contest. All generations get ready Those interested in registering should contact I love you with all my heart and soul. for some old-fashioned fun. No bare feet and the Youth Center at 4658 as soon as possible. Tyrone H. Major Operation Uplift- Feb.4 -Bowling night; Feb. no shoes, only socks can hop. FMI call 2323. 8 - Pool tournament; and Feb. 10 - Scrabble Three-on-three youth/parent paintball Thank you and God bless you all, I wish to tournament. FMI call 2010. Play Bingo - at Gold Hill every Thursday and tournament will be held Jan. 30 at 9 a.m. at the express my warmest and heartfelt appreciation Sunday. Doors open at 5 p.m. and the first Outdoor Adventure Center. Two kids and one to all who played a part in the rescue at sea Jan. Mardi Gras - Fat Tuesday celebration on the game begins at 6:30. There will be a Super adult make a team and there's a $6 entry fee per 18. A special thanks to my guardian angel HM3 patio at the Bayview Club Feb. 23, dinner will Bowl surprise game Jan. 31. team. Trophies for first through fourth places Nicole Thomason. If it weren't for her be from 7 to 9 p.m. It'll be a Mardi Gras-style quick and best sportsmanship will be awarded. FMI thinking, Iwouldn'tbehere today. Specifically, buffet, New Orleans specialty drinks, a live GTMO calendars - are still available. FMI call 2381. I'd like to thank LT J. Moffett and his deck band, costume contest and party favors. call T. Mann at7879 or Scott Ross AWH 4754. hand, three contractors who were first on the Reservations appreciated. Dinner buffet is $10 Double elimination Warrior Award three-on- scene, ENCS(SW/MDV) B. Thomas, per person. FMI call 2132. Thrift Savings Plan-open season runs through three hoopschallenge Feb. 3 at 6p.m. at the base HMC(FMF/DV) R. Garcia, HT2(DV) M. Jan. 31. FMI call 4430 or 4441. gym. Sign up by Feb. 2 at 6 p.m. Awards will Watson; EM3(DV) J. Derr; HM3 S. Kubat; Mardi Gras parade - Feb. 23 at 7 p.m. It will be given to the top finishers. FMI call 2560. A02 T. Bumpass; ENFN M. West; HTC(SW) begin at the Auto Skills Shop and pass by the Pizza and a movie night -is held Wednesday S. Baker; QM2 B. Smith; BM2 L. Andino; Windjammer/Goat Locker, Lateral Hazard and nights at the Bayview. You make your own Warrior Award four-person captain's choice GM2 J. Conkel; and AOAN G. Wilson; T. finish at the Bayview. Everyone is invited to pizza. Dining andthemoviebegin at 5:30 p.m. golf tournament is scheduled for Feb. 10. Tee Davis; A. Nash; A. Torley; C. Helms; K. Belk; decorate their vehicle and join the parade. To Feb. 3 - "Matilda." offbetween I and 4 p.m. Nine hole round must J. Duchock; D. Culp. You all were magnificent. register and obtain decorations, call 4363. be completed by dark. Awards will be given to With a little TLC and minor repairs, I'll be back Safe rides home program - Every Friday and the top finishers. FMI call 2560. on the water soon. Thanks again to everyone Catch o' the day - Beginning Feb. 1, each time Saturday night from 9 p.m. to 3 a.m. You can and I apologize if I missed anyone. you catch a big fish, bring it to the marina, have be transported to any club or to your residence Lighthouse half-marathon is set for Feb. 20. Dennis "Skipper" Stephenson it weighed and recorded. At the end of the or ferry landing for $1 per ride. Ask the month, the ownerofthe largest legal fish caught bartender. will win a T-shirt. It is open to all base residents. Elementary school lunch menu This contest is free. FMI call 2345. FSC -Jan. 30 -Community job fair at the NEX Monday - Sausage pizza, salad, mixed vegetables, sugar cookies and milk atrium, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.; Feb. I - Anger Tuesday - Salisbury steak, mashed potatoes, peas, carrots, fruit and milk Driver improvement program - class will be Management (third of four sessions), 2 to 4 Wednesday - Jerk chicken, rice with gravy, green beans, fresh fruit and milk held in Bulkeley Hall (Locke) Auditorium Feb. p.m.; Feb. 3 - Employment Orientation, 8 a.m. Thursday - Hamburger, lettuce, tomato, potato wedges, fresh fruit and milk 20 from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. For registration to noon; Anger Management fourthh of tour Friday - Pepperoni pizza, or more information, call 4526. sessions), 2 to4 p.m.; Stress Management, 2 to tossed garden salad, fresh fruit and milk 4 p.m.; Feb.4 - Stop Smoking (fourth of eight NEXMart - will conduct inventory Jan. 29 to sessions), 3:30 to 5 p.m. FMI call 4141. Feb. Iso hours of operation will be modified. Jan. 30, the Leeward Point Mini-Mart willclose Lighthouse museum volunteer schedule - at 5 p.m. and the Marine Hill Mini-Mart will Jan. 30 - Wayne and Candace Keller and Jan, close at 6 p.m. Jan. 31. the NEXMART will be 31 - Joseph Moore. The lighthouse is open closed. Plan accordingly. from 2 to 4 p.m. every Saturday and Sunday. Call AWH 2750 to volunteer. Staff Judge Advocate's office - will begin electronically filing federal income tax returns Feb. I. Take advantage ofthis fast, accurate and SCHOLASTIC LINE free service. FM!ortoschedulean appointment, call 5141. The Academic Skills Learning Center offers 30 free, computer-based courses from Hail and farewell - will be held Jan. 30 at the fundamentals tocollege-level algebra, calculus, Villamar Pool at 6 p.m. The theme is the official chemistry and physics. FMI call 4794. Polynesian palm tree and roast pig luau by the ThefinalGREexamsessionwill beheldApril 15. NLMOD provides tidal information The following is tidal and astronomical data for Jan. 29 - Feb. 4 and is provided courtesy of Naval Atlantic Meteorology and Oceanography Det. Guantanamo Bay: Day high tide low tide sunrise sunset Jan 29 0954/2136 0242/1606 0637 1751 Jan 30 1036/2236 0336/1648 0637 1752 Jan 31 0900/2030 0142/1524 0636 1752 Feb I 0948/2124 0236/1606 0636 1753 Feb 2 1030/2218 0324/1648 0636 1753 Feb 3 1106/2312 0412/1724 0636 1754 Feb 4 1142/---- 0500/1800 0635 1754

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