Service and Support to the JTF: a Behind the Scenes Look

Published in the interest of personnel assigned to JTF Guantanamo and COMNAV Base Guantanamo Bay, Cuba.

“ Honor Bound to Defend Freedom ” Volume 3, Issue 23 Friday, May 9, 2003 Service and support to the JTF: A behind the scenes look

Story & photos by the type of behind-the-scenes serv- Sgt. Erin P. Viola ice and support that impacts our daily lives. They are among the Imagine what it would be like many unsung heroes of Guan- here without water or electricity. tanamo Bay, who make our lives Imagine what it would be like easier and better every day. here if you couldn't get the sup- Allan Robichaux is a civilian plies you needed to get your job employee for the Public Works done. Imagine walking every- Department, and oversees the oper- where - no vehicles. Imagine ation of the desalinization and having no ammunition for your power plant that provides water and weapons. Things would be a bit electricity to the base. He has been challenging to say the least. working here for 10 years, and dur- Thanks to the service members ing that time he has seen many who are behind-the-scenes pro- improvements. viding service and support to Although the plant is called the Joint Task Force Guantanamo, we desalinization plant, that process is can wake up tomorrow morning, no longer used. A new system was take a shower, get some eggs at put in place in January 2000. "The the chow hall and carry a fully water production is made through loaded weapon. reverse osmosis. It is a water Department of Defense con- extraction process, where we take tractors at the desalinization sea water and actually put it plant, the Joint Task Force J4 and through a high pressure system and NAVBAS Weapons and Muni- membranes and extract the potable tions Department are just a few Spc. Jeremy Heckman repairs a bus seat that will be used in a Joint organizations here that provide Task Force vehicle used for transporting detainees. See SERVICE, page 4

Inside the Wire... Time for a check-up Hootie visits JTF Pedaling their way to fitness

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else proud. We hear about Individual integrity also and night – without complaint troopers who serve their nation plays an important part in the and often without recognition - because they want their family, overall success of our mission Surovey helps others because their friends, or their fellow here. The structural integrity it’s the right thing to do. More- American citizens to take pride of the JTF depends on individ- over, he has instilled that same in their accomplishments. Yet, uals making the right decisions attitude in the younger troops what about that individual and making a positive differ- who work with him. He has trooper? What makes them ence, thanks to their own per- not asked for accolades, but he proud of themselves? sonal integrity. A trooper’s works hard to make things run Integrity. Knowing they are integrity sets the foundation for smoothly. MG Geoffrey D. Miller doing the right thing - not the entire JTF. We don’t always see every- Commander because they are told to do it or The Maritime Safety and thing that goes into making the JTF Guantanamo because they want someone Security Team 91102 Coast JTF successful, but we cer- else to know of their accom- Guardsmen who work in the tainly benefit from the positive When things run smoothly plishments - but because deep four-person maintenance sup- effects of each individual. At here in Joint Task Force Guan- down, within themselves, they port section have taught them- the end of the day, when you tanamo, we don’t always see know it’s the right thing to do. selves the most efficient, time look in the mirror, only you can the intense behind-the-scenes Integrity may be one of the saving systems and they have decide what kind of person work that our service members Army values, but it’s certainly gone out of their way to obtain stares back. Be proud of who and NAVBAS personnel put not exclusive to soldiers. additional training. Not you are and what you do. By into ensuring that the JTF suc- Integrity is an essential quality because they were told to, but doing the right thing, you can ceeds. Day in and day out, they of any successful service mem- because they felt they should. take pride in yourself. Thanks do what’s right – even when no ber, regardless of branch. Navy Chief Ed Surovey works to your integrity, the JTF suc- one is around to see them. What troopers do when no one behind the scenes to make ceeds. Often, troopers do what’s else is looking is what truly medevacs and emergency Honor Bound! right in order to make someone defines their characters. leaves happen. Working day From the Field Do I need to be concerned about anti-terrorism when going on leave or pass? Avoid spending any delays in your travel in unsecured areas of room drapes. Keep your room neat and orderly, so if someone the airport. Do not hesitate to report suspicious or unusual activ- enters your room while you're out, and looks through your per- ity, and limit your conversations with other passengers to topics sonal effects, you will be able to notice what’s out of place. Secure that are not related to your military duties, where you are sta- doors and windows when you're not in the room, and use the dou- tioned, your mission, etc. Avoid long layovers, and never travel in ble lock on the doors when inside the room. Make it a point to uniform. observe the uniform and equipment that the hotel security guards Keep your military travel documents and identification in your wear, because sometimes terrorists will use the uniforms of staff, bag, and not on your person. Use civilian identification when pos- or other official looking uniforms to gain entry into areas where itive IDs are required. Your military ID should only be used at others cannot go. Finally, use only taxis that are called for you by military installations or when needed for official travel. the hotel staff to ensure that the taxi companies you use are legit- In your hotel, know the location of the emergency exits, stair- imate. If you have any questions, call 5061/5057. (Answer provided wells, fire evacuation plans, and emergency phones. Close the by Staff Sgt. Jeffery Agan, Anti-terrorism/Force Protection NCO)

JTF-GGTMO Command The Wire Staff Contact us: Commander: The Wire NCOIC & Layout Editor: 5239/5241 (Local phone) 5426 (Local fax) MG Geoffrey D. Miller Staff Sgt. Stephen E. Lewald Joint Information Bureau/HQ Annex Joint Task Force CSM: Sports Editor: Online: CSM George L. Nieves Sgt. Bob Mitchell http://www.nsgtmo.navy.mil/jtfgtmo Public Affairs Officer: Staff writers and design team: Lt. Col. Barry Johnson Sgt. Benari Poulten The Wire is produced by the 362nd Mobile Public Affairs Deputy PAO / 362nd MPAD Commander Sgt. Erin P. Viola Detachment assigned to the Joint Information Bureau at Maj. Paul J. Caruso Spc. Delaney T. Jackson Joint Task Force Guantanamo. This publication is Command Information Officer / Editor: Spc. Alan L. Knesek printed under the provisions provided in Army Regulation Capt. Linda K. Spillane Spc. George L. Allen 360-1 and does not reflect the views of the Department Circulation: 2,100 copies Spc. Mark Leone of Defense or the personnel within. Page 3 Friday, May 9, 2003 Seabees provide a constructive boost to the JTF

Story by Sgt. Benari Poulten more scheduled." The Naval Mobile Construction Battal- Yeoman ion 21 (NMCB-21) Detachment, better 2nd Class known around these parts as the Seabees, (YN2) Tim has been hard at work building upon the Burkheiser, the solid foundation of Joint Task Force Guan- Seabees' tanamo. Quite literally. administrative As the JTF continues to make improve- petty officer- ments and expand, the Seabees have lent a in-charge, helping hand, assisting with construction believes that and support. A reserve unit based out of his unit not Lakehurst, N.J., the NMCB-21 Detach- only helps con- ment provides construction support for the struct the phys- entire Naval Base. Additionally, they ical landscape would help provide security, should the for the JTF, but need arise. So far, they have already had also con- a productive impact on the JTF's ability to tributes to the quickly and efficiently make improve- JTF's overall ments. morale. Most recently, MG Geoffrey Miller, "I see the Photo by JOSN David P. Coleman Equipment Operator Chief (SCW) Chris Walaszek uses a dumpy level to survey the Commander of the JTF, honored the Seabees as a topography of the bus turn around across the street from Camp Delta at Naval Base Seabees' contributions at a ceremony morale boost Guantanamo Bay, Cuba. EOC (SCW) Walaszek is a Seabee attached to Naval Mobile unveiling the just-completed deck of Camp for the JTF. Construction Battalion 21, a reserve unit based in Lakehurst, N.J., deployed to Guan- tanamo Bay for one year. The bus turn around is scheduled to be completed by mid- America's newest recreational facility - We just fin- August 2003. "Club Survivor." ished the deck The Seabees' own Navy Lt. Cmdr. Ron project, which will provide JTF members a did such a terrific job. They finished it in Gruzeksy enjoys the cooperative relation- place to relax and "kick-back" after work. about two weeks and it is top quality. It ship with the JTF and looks forward to Also, [we are] currently working on the was great working with them. They are a continuing their work together. "We are bus turn-around project, allowing vehicles great group of people and I really didn't get looking forward to another six months or a place to turn around, as well as a means a chance to work with them or get to know so of great work supporting the JTF. We for JTF members to enter and exit vehicles them until we got together on this project. have two construction projects right here at in a safe environment away from traffic. Once we started, there was just no stopping Camp Delta on-going and we have several Both projects, in my eyes, increase the us. They are just a great asset." quality of life for The Seabees have not only cultivated a the JTF, which in good working relationship with the mem- turn, should bers of the JTF, but they also have built increase the strong relationships within the unit. morale." Burkheiser explains why he enjoys work- First Sgt. ing as a Seabee. "What I like about Joseph Haddad NMCB-21 is the comaraderie, flexibility, of the 785th Mil- and diversity that this unit has. This is a itary Police Bat- group of guys who were asked at a talion agree that moment's notice to drop what they were the Seabees have doing as drilling reservists (civilians) and helped the JTF come together as one active duty unit to enormously. support the United States in a time of need. "We cut the cost I am proud of the fact that we are doing [of the deck proj- just that!" ect] in half by The JTF continues to benefit from the having the tremendous support it receives from units Seabees helping like the Seabees. Working together as a Photo by JOSN David P. Coleman us from the team, the JTF and the Seabees have estab- Builder Third Class Derrick Johnson drills a screw into drywall while constructing the detachment that lished a solid foundation on which they new Recompression Chamber building at Naval Base Guantanamo Bay, Cuba. BU3 Johnson is a Seabee attached to Naval Mobile Construction Battalion 21, a reserve unit is here," said can continue to build long into the future. based in Lakehurst, N.J., deployed to Guantanamo Bay for one year. Haddad. "They Page 4 Friday, May 9, 2003

SERVICE from page 1. on the ranges for training and qualification oped by Spc. Jason Schmidt, who received exercises. Additionally the NAVBAS is a Joint Service Achievement Medal for or fresh water out of it. Then it goes to responsible for supporting all the galleys creating the database. storage tanks and is filtered and processed with the exception of the Camp Delta mess Vehicles that are in working order are for potable water needs and feeds the hall. In doing so, not only does NAVBAS essential to any mission. Sgt. 1st Class entire community. Through the process, make sure JTF service members are get- Phillip Bader, noncommissioned officer- the salt just goes back into the sea. Each ting fed, but NAVBAS receives feedback in-charge of the JTF maintenance, along unit can make up to 200,000 to 250,000 from JTF to make sure service members with his fine team of mechanics, are gallons a day, and we responsible for have a number of making sure your units," said vehicle is in tiptop Robichaux. shape. "We pro- Electric power is vide maintenance produced from diesel to almost 600 generators. "The pieces of equip- diesel generators ment on the island provide the power from generators to necessary to run all civilian vehicles the functions of the and from plant and then we Humvees to 7 ton export the power to trucks. We work everybody," said on about 300 vehi- Robichaux. cles per week," Robichaux and said Bader. He his team work on added that they many levels to sup- maintain a 90 per- port Joint Task Force cent standard, Guantanamo, as well meaning 90 per- as the Naval Base. cent of the JTF Robicheaux and his Guantanamo vehi- team are currently cles are opera- involved with tionally ready. upgrading the qual- Bader also said ity of potable water that they have by improving the even had it all the infrastructure of way up to 98 per- water lines that were cent and 99 per- 40 years old, as well cent. as upgrading the SK3 Brian Jackson uses his fork-lift driving skills to move supplies vital to the Joint Task Force Guantanamo mis- If you are an sion. underground and infantry soldier above ground electrical lines. are satisfied with the food service. and one of your weapons needs repair, it J4 also plays an important role behind- If your unit needs bottled water or per- will be sent to Sgt. Charles Newby at the-scenes for service members. Army haps a desk, Sgt. 1st Class Jefferey Bishop, Weapons and Munitions Support. "My job Maj. Andrew Wichers, Deputy J4, over- noncommissioned officer-in-charge of J4 here is to repair small arms for JTF service sees the operations and functions of the Supply, is the person responsible for mak- members. I also issue out weapons and maintenance, transportation, food service, ing sure you get it. "We are responsible for have developed a new, more efficient sys- supply and operations for the J4 section. all the supply that comes to Joint Task tem for issuing weapons more quickly," "The transportation team takes care of Force Guantanamo. We coordinate with said Newby. detainee laundry, transporting water, trans- the NAVBAS because all supplies must go All these forces are coming together to porting service members, things like that. through them first. keep the wheel turning here at Guan- The Food Service feed the detainees, and Bishop's team also is responsible for tanamo. The NAVBAS and JTF Guan- our troops inside Camp Delta. The main- making sure the detainees get all their sup- tanamo work together on a variety of tenance team keep all our vehicles run- plies such as clothing, shampoo, shaving levels; many of which are behind the ning," said Wichers. items, and things they use on a continual scenes. But just because they are behind- The NAVBAS and J4 work together on basis. According to Bishop, they process the-scenes doesn't mean they are not a daily basis to keep things running on about $15,000 worth of consumable sup- noticed and appreciated by all. many levels. For example, according to plies per week for JTF Guantanamo. Wichers, the NAVBAS and JTF Guan- J4 Supply recently streamlined their tanamo coordinate to supply ammunition operation by using a new database devel- Friday, May 9, 2003 Page 5 First class all the way!

Story & photo by ing about his family, Carranza maintains a Sgt. Erin P. Viola positive attitude and thinks about the great stuff he can do with his family when he About 16 years ago, a teenage boy gets home. "One thing I miss most about decided to join the ROTC program at Bel- home is, I really enjoy waking up on a Sat- mont High School, just outside of Los urday morning and going with my wife Angeles. He wanted to do something pos- and kids up to the mountains and having an itive with his life and back then, his apple dumpling with ice cream. We nor- choices included the swim team, football mally go to this place called Apple Valley or ROTC. ROTC looked like a good idea up in the San Bernardino Mountains," rem- because he wanted to try something new, inisced Carranza. something different. "I also miss my wife's cooking. She has That teenage boy eventually joined the Staff Sgt. Ernie Carranza is the noncommissioned offi- really pampered me with her cooking. My Army as a reservist and is assigned to a cer-in-charge of the detainee mail processing center. favorite thing that she cooks is Chili Rel- Postal Detachment in the 806th Adjutant leno. It is stuffed chili pepper with white General Company out of Morone Valley, with his team here and feels they play a cheese and it is deep fried in egg batter. It Calif. Now, Staff Sgt. Ernie Carranza is vital role in the Global War on Terrorism. is really really good … delicious … I love deployed here with several members of his "For us, processing the detainee mail is a it," said Carranza. unit and is serving Joint Task Force Guan- totally different job than what we have Currently Carranza's civilian job is as a tanamo as the non-commissioned officer- been trained for. Receiving this additional branch manager for a local bank in South- in-charge of the Detainee Mail Processing training has been a real plus, and working ern California. But someday he would like Center at Camp Delta. with the intelligence community has been to own and operate a business, either a pet Staff Sgt. Carranza oversees the whole a great learning experience. We are glad to store or a restaurant. Either way, Carranza operation of processing the incoming and be a part of it," said Carranza. says his Army experiences will help him outgoing mail for the detainees. “As of Carranza has been married for 10 years. on many levels. "That is what I like about today, since we arrived about six months He and his wife have an 8-year-old, and 2- the military. It will give you the skills. It ago, we have processed over 17,000 pieces year-old; and he just recently went home will give you the knowledge, but it is up to of mail for the detainees," said Carranza. on leave to witness the birth of his third you to put them to use," said Carranza. Carranza says he is very proud to work child. Although a bit homesick when talk- JTF Health Source Don’t let stress get you down Submitted by Spec. Abbey Fluhr Time Repetitions Per Minute %Max. Heart Rate 85th Medical Det., Combat Stress Control 5-minute warm-up 3 Do you ever have long, stressful days at work, or just feel 30 seconds of run in place 5-6 60 down? In accordance with Muscle and Fitness magazine, your 90 sec side straddle hop 4-5 50 mind and body can be re-energized on days when you're 30 sec flutter kicks 6-7 70 exhausted, or even depressed. This can be done through a steady 90 sec jump rope 5-6 60 state cardio workout, which relieves stress while burning calories. 30 sec regular push ups 7-8 80 If you aim to reach 70 percent to 75 percent of your maximum 90 sec side-to-side hop 5-6 60 heart rate, then you will get even better results. Below is a for- 30 sec crunches 7-8 80 mula to find your target heart rate: 90 sec high knees 5-6 60 30 sec elevated push- ups 8-9 85 220 - (your age) = Maximum Heart Rate 90 sec forward lunge and reach 5-6 60 MHR x 0.70 = 70% of your MHR 30 sec rocky sit- ups 8-9 85 MHR x 0.75 = 75% of your MHR 90 sec front, back, go 5-6 60 30 sec closed hand push- ups 9 90 On a scale of one - 10, (with 10 being the highest level of exer- 90 sec power squat 5-6 60 tion), exerting yourself at about seven will lead to the best results. 60 sec side straddle hop 4-5 50 (This is called the rating of perceived exertion.) The reason you 5 min cool down 3 should alternate the exertion levels is because your body gets better at flushing away toxins and lactic acid from your cells, and it Call 3566 or go to bldg. 3206 in Camp America for more infor- trains your heart to recover faster. Here is a sample of a 25- mation on stress reduction or relaxation techniques. This is where minute stress-reducing program. the Combat Stress Team is located. Page 6 Friday, May 9, 2003 Vet clinic ensures the health of man and beast

Story by Spc. Jared Mulloy & photo the facility so by Staff Sgt. Stephen E. Lewald they can take care of their Just like every other member of Joint dogs in the field. Task Force Guantanamo, the six military Army Capt. working dogs stationed here work hard to Michelle earn their keep. And just as the Naval Hos- Franklin, who's pital supports JTF Guantanamo troops, the been in charge of Guantanamo Bay Veterinary Treatment the Guantanamo Facility provides medical care for the Navy Bay Veterinary and Army working dogs. Treatment Facil- Staying on-call 24 hours a day, seven ity's operation days a week, the soldiers of the South since June 2002, Atlantic District Veterinary Command from says, "All the Fort Stewart, Ga., keep the dogs in top con- dogs are very dition. Performing semi-annual physicals, healthy, tolerate vaccinations, and re-deployment exams are the heat very only a small part of their duties. They also well, and are sur- perform X-rays, dog-saving surgeries, and prisingly Staff Sgt. Stephen E. Lewald Army Sgt. William A. Peyton, Jr. a JDOG dog handler comforts his partner Rico, while provide quarterly training for the dog han- friendly." How- Veterinarian Technician Spc. Amber Albrecht, provides Rico with a physical examination dlers. ever, don't let at the Guantanamo Bay Veterinary Treatment Facility. When the dog handlers train with sol- these puppy- diers from the Guantanamo Bay Veterinary dog-eyed canines fool you. They still have Bay and JTF Guantanamo's hungry service Treatment Facility, they learn how to watch a job to do and are well trained to do so. members by performing food inspections. out for the signs of dehydration and how to Franklin would ask that you, " … Treat Not to mention that they care for a friendly spot many other detrimental symptoms that them as you would treat a blind person's goat named Georgio who is one of three of could lead to one of our four-legged fellow seeing eye dog." his kind still living within Guantanamo service members being 'sick as a dog.' The The Guantanamo Bay Veterinary Treat- Bay's fence line. handlers also receive first aid training from ment Facility also supports Guantanamo Who's afraid of the Big Bad Wolf? Story by Sgt. Benari Poulten drug tour. For a time, he had worked as a police officer, but military service kept calling him back and he did a lot of time in the Maxwell grew up as a Navy brat, moving from coast to coast, Active Guard and Reserve (AGR) before settling in with the before finally settling in Florida, where he still resides today. counter drug tour in Florida. While at college in Texas, Maxwell decided to join the military as Working here in the Joint Task Force has enabled Maxwell to a way to help pay for his higher education. The Army offered the take part in a mission that he believes strongly in. "GTMO has best deal, so the Army it was. And now - many years later - been quite an experience," says Maxwell. "It's a place where sol- Maxwell works here in Guantanamo Bay, Cuba as part of the Joint diers, Marines, sailors, airmen, and Coast Guardsmen play a part Interrogation Group in Joint Task Force Guantanamo. Quite a in something that's bigger than all of us. And something that's long way from the young man who once dressed up as funny char- really making a difference." acters and drove a float in the Electrical Light Parade in Disney Making a difference is important to Maxwell and he takes pride World. in the accomplishments of the JTF. Like many troops working Maxwell might not be his real name, but he really does work here, Maxwell's contributions cannot always be publicly touted, here in the JIG and at one point after high school, he really did but he hardly seeks attention for his endeavors. He remains happy work at Disney World, dressing as the Big Bad Wolf, Goofy, Cap- knowing that he plays a critical role in our important mission here. tain Hook, and various other Disney characters in the famous "We're protecting our families at home and we're trying to protect theme park. His work here in the JTF is a little more serious, of our fellow [service members] overseas from this terrorist threat," course. However, who he is and what he does here cannot be dis- he says. "We're making a big difference here, although a lot of closed for security reasons. the service members don't necessarily see that because of the dif- Within the Army, Maxwell has held a number of jobs in a num- ferent … classifications." ber of areas, working with everything from Transportation Com- His tireless efforts and hard work behind-the-scenes help the panies to Military Intelligence. Right before Maxwell was called JTF achieve its goals every day. We may not always see what he to active duty here in Guantanamo Bay, he had been working full- does, but we definitely benefit from Maxwell's dedicated labor as time with the State of Florida for the past two years on a counter a member of the JTF. Page 7 Friday, May 9, 2003 JTF Morale call minder

By Spc. Alan L. Knesek tion Number followed by the pound key. know their DSN number. If not they need If you do not know the DSN number, to choose option two and the DSN opera- The morale call is one of many ways a choose option two and a DSN operator tor will help them find the closest DSN service member can communicate with will assist you in finding the right number number to where they are trying to call," their loved ones. In order to make sure for you. Once your call is connected, fol- said Master Sgt. Donald Quinlan, J6 Cur- calls get through, there are certain steps low the instructions given to you, either rent Operations. that must be followed. by an automated system or an operator. The new software also gives the caller With new software in place, there are a If all of these steps are followed, you an early warning signal, letting them few new steps to call home. According to will be able to make a 15 minute morale know when they have one minute left on the JTF J-6, in order to make your morale call. their call before it is terminated. An call, first dial 2800. You then choose "With it being a new system, there are important thing to remember is to keep option one if you know the Defense still some problems that are being worked your PIN to yourself. With this new sys- Switched Network (DSN) number, and out, but soldiers need to be aware that tem in place, morale calls are easier to when told, enter your Personal Identifica- when they put in their PIN, they need to make. Don't forget to call your Mom on Mother’s Day By George L. Allen suaded her mother's church in Grafton, W.Va., to celebrate During the 1600's, England celebrated a day called "Mother- Mother's Day on the second anniversary of her mother's death, ing Sunday," which was celebrated on the fourth Sunday of Lent the second Sunday of May. and honored the mothers of England. Over the next few years, many states adopted Mother's Day On Mothering Sunday the servants in England, who normally and in 1914, President Woodrow Wilson, proclaimed Mother's lived at their employers' houses, would have the day off and Day as a national holiday for "public expression of our love and were encouraged to return home and spend the day with their reverence for the mothers of the country," to be held each year mothers. on the second Sunday of May. In 1907, a Philadelphia woman named Ana Jarvis began a So, don't forget to honor your mother this Sunday. Give her a campaign to establish a national Mother's Day. Ms. Jarvis per- call. Let her know you're thinking of her. Man on the Street Compiled by Army Staff Sgt. Stephen E. Lewald This week’s question: Who would you say is an “unsung hero” in the JTF and why?

Army Sgt. 1st Class Marine Lt. Col. Army Staff Sgt. Air Force Staff Sgt. Marine Capt. John L. Lambert, Sr. Susan L. Murray Rico Tania J. Boyce Sean A. Wilson C Co., 2-116th Inf. JTF J-2 JDOG (K-9 Section) JTF J-4 JIG / ICE

“I feel that the unsung “The troops and contrac- “It’s not ruff for me to say “I think the personnel of “Personnel and supervi- heroes of JTF are our tors of JTF J-6 and sys- that my Vet clinic humans the J-4 are the unsung sors of the Naval Base family members back tems support team. They are the unsung heroes of heroes of the Joint Task Galleys. Shirley Horne home. They keep things allow us to stay focused JTF because they keep me Force because no one (project manager) with her together on the home front on our mission, while they and my K-9 teammates here moves anywhere warmth, caring, and con- so we can do our mission ensure that the technical mission ready.” without us.” cern for troops has here, then return home side of the operation is improved the quality of life safely.” maintained.” at Guantanamo Bay.” Friday, May 9, 2003 Page 8

Chaplain’s Corner Worship Services Catholic By CH (LTC) Herb Heavner there are individuals who take care of Joint Task Force Guantanamo seemingly very small matters so that the Main Chapel Command Chaplain worship service can proceed with little or Daily 6:30 a.m. Mass no difficulties. We have received packages Cobre Chapel "Laboring without laurels" from the states with precious commodities Wed. 5 p.m. R.C.I.A. Cobre Chapel The concept of doing what is right even like Girl Scout cookies and greeting cards Fri. 5 p.m. Rosary when there is no one around who is look- addressed to soldiers who may never find Sat. 4:30 p.m. Confession ing dates back hundreds of years. There out their benefactor. It is those kinds of 5:30 p.m. Mass have always been those unsung heroes activities that I believe match the criteria of Sun. 9 a.m. Mass who work hard at "selfless service" 11 a.m. Mass getting the job that we are looking (Sanctuary B) done correctly “Perhaps there may even to lift up in this issue Camp America regardless of the be a special place reserved of the "Wire." Sun. 10:45 a.m. Mass accolades that they Each of us can Wooden Chapel might achieve. in the heart of the Almighty reflect on our past 5 p.m. Mass There is even evi- for those whose guiding and cite individuals Wooden Chapel dence of this con- who have done Protestant cept revealed in principle is to labor without some deed or favor Main Chapel the ancient scrip- that was done with laurels.” Mon. 7 p.m. Prayer Group tures. Consider the obvious intent of Fellowship* this quotation: "Be reaping laurels on Wed. 7 p.m. Men’s Bible careful not to do your works of righteous- the donor. Whether it be a rising politician Study* ness before men, to be seen by them." The looking for votes or a work colleague 7 p.m. Spanish Group idea there is that if you do good things just attempting to rise rapidly through the cor- 390-Even’s Pt for the accolades, then you have the wrong porate structure, we have witnessed these Thurs. 6:30 p.m. Home Group motivation. Hopefully you are one of those activities with disgust. Today we are not Nob Hill 5B who do what you do because it is the right looking for those, we have seen too many. 7:15 p.m. Youth 7-12 Fellowship* thing to do. Let's search out the individual who has Sun. 6:30 a.m. Praise and I have seen evidence of this in many excelled for the sake of getting the job Worship Servce areas of the Joint Task Force. There have done. Let's find the individual who has 9:30 a.m. Sunday School been soldiers walking across the gravel labored for the sake of a friend just because 11 a.m. Service/Sunday who stop to pick up trash, even though it it was the right thing to do. Let's lift high School might not seem that a single piece of paper the banner of selfless service. I believe that 5 p.m. Bible Study* would make that much difference. I have these are the individuals who are very spe- * Fellowship Hall located in Chapel Complex heard about soldiers who have volunteered cial in God's eyes. Perhaps there may even Camp America for extra duty so that their buddy could be a special place reserved in the heart of Wed. 7 p.m. Service have a break following troubling news the Almighty for those whose guiding prin- Sun. 9 a.m. Service from back home. In our chapel program ciple is to labor without laurels. White Tent 7 p.m. Service Wooden Chapel

Fleet and Family Support Are those pounds creeping Church of Jesus Christ of Center up? Latter Day Saints Now is the time to manage Sun. 9 a.m. Sanctuary A Anger Management that waist line! Islamic Don’t let anger Sign up now for the Naval Hospital's Fri. 1 p.m. Classroom 12 have its way with you! new four part weight management ChapelComplex Sign up now and learn how to program: “GTMO FIT” Jewish effectively manage your anger! Classes will begin Fri. 8 p.m. Fellowship When: May 13th Every Thurs. of May at 5 p.m. at the Hall USNH training room & May 20th from 3 p.m. - 4 p.m. ( Must attend both sessions ) Every Tues. of May at 5 p.m. at the Camp America Church Bus schedule: Camp America training room Sun. 8 a.m. Windward Loop Where: Fleet and Family Support For more information or to sign up 8:15 a.m. Tierra Kay Center call 7-2110 The bus will return immediately following worship. Page 9 Friday, May 9, 2003

JTF MWR & LEISURE A weekend with ‘Hootie & The Blowfish’ Camp Bulkeley Downtown Lyceum Story & photos by Spc. Alan L. Knesek Fri., May 9 Fri., May 9 8 p.m. The Crew 8 p.m. Old School Saturday rolled around R - 88 min. R - 91 min. and it was business as usual. The infantry were 10 p.m. Romeo Must Die 10 p.m. Chicago patrolling the base, the R - 118 min PG13 - 100min Marines were in the tow- ers along the fence-line Sat., May 10 Sat., May 10 and the Coast Guard was 8 p.m. Super Cop 8 p.m. Daredevil patrolling the bay. It R - 94 min PG13 - 103 min could have been just another GTMO weekend, 10 p.m. The Replacement 10 p.m. Poolhall Junkies but a plane was heading PG13 - 114 min R - 94 min towards the Naval Base, (left to right) Hootie and the Blowfish’s bassist Dean Felber, bringing Hootie & The drummer Jim Sonefield and lead singer Darius Rucker perform a song from their newly released album “ Hootie & The Blowfish.” Sun., May 11 Sun., May 11 Blowfish to Cuba for the 8 p.m. and 10 p.m. 8 p.m. Tears Of The Sun weekend. Eight Legged Freaks R - 121 min Hootie & The Blowfish’s Darius Golf Course to meet up with PG13 - 99 min Rucker (lead vocals), Mark Bryan (guitar), their traveling companion, PGA Dean Felber (bass) and Jim Sonefeld Tour Pro Peter Jacobsen. Mon., May 12 Mon., May 12 (drums) arrived on the island Saturday After Jacobsen’s golf clinic 8 p.m. Sniper 8 p.m. Chicago afternoon and within the hour were headed came to an end, the band grabbed R - 137 min PG13 - 100 min to visit the troops at Camp America’s Sea- their clubs and hit the front nine. side Galley. As the word quickly spread Service members were grouped Tues., May 13 Tues., May 13 that Hootie & The Blowfish had arrived, with each band member and 8 p.m. Rules Of 8 p.m. Poolhall Junkies the crowd grew and soon the galley was Jacobsen and played golf for a Engagement R - 94 min filled with fans. few hours. R - 127 min After a few hours of rest, the band went Later in the evening and just to the local watering hole, The Tiki Bar. It minutes before Hootie & The was an early night for the band, although Blowfish took the stage, Rucker Wed., May 14 Wed., May 14 one band member was spotted hanging out stepped on stage and sang the 8 p.m. The Matrix 8 p.m. Deliver Us From with service members later that night at a National Anthem. R - 135 min Eva house party. The concert began and the R - 105 min On Sunday morning, the band started band played songs from their the day off by heading to the Yatera Seca newly released self-titled album Thurs., May 15 Thurs., May 15 “Hootie & The Blowfish” along 8 p.m. and 10 p.m. 8 p.m. Tears Of The Sun with many of their hit songs from The Sixth Day R - 121 min previous albums. PG13 - 124 min The band also covered such songs as Aerosmith’s “Walk This Way,” Santana’s “Black Magic Woman,” and Buffalo Spring- field’s “For What its Worth” to name a few. Bryan. “We've done some of these shows At the end of the concert, the service before and I know for a fact that the mem- members thanked the band for coming and ories last a long, long time. For years and putting on an excellent show and the band years people will say, ‘hey they played at thanked all the service members for what Service members of Guantanamo Bay, Cuba cheer as Hootie & The Blowfish take the stage during their our base when we were there.’ So I'm they do here and for the sacrifices they performance at the Downtown Lyceum. really excited to be a part of that,” said make every day. Page 10 Friday, May 9, 2003

NATIONAL SPORTS On the Mark !!! Sports Highlights

Yanks fan stands up for the rich & evil Tim Duncan won the 2002-2003 Most Valuable Player award given Sports commentary by to the NBA’s best player. He also became the sixth person to be voted Spc. Mark Leone to the All NBA team in his first six seasons. Also making the All NBA [email protected] team is Lakers duo Shaquille O’Neal and Kobe Bryant, Orlando Magic’s Tracy McGrady, and the Minnesota Timberwolves Kevin The following correspondence is from a Garnett. Sports columnist Bob Ryan was suspended by The Boston Yankees fan who takes exception to last Globe for one month without pay after saying on television that the week’s On the Mark column which wife of New Jersey Nets guard Jason Kidd, who was allegedly the vic- photo by Spc. Delaney Jackson exposed the “Evil Empire” for what it tim of domestic abuse, needed someone to “smack her.” was and is. The Detroit Red Wings made an expected move Monday by part- Spc. Leone: ing ways with left wing Luc Robitaille. Detroit decided not to exercise its option on Robitaille’s contract for next season, saving the team $3 The “Red Sux” gave away the Babe for a play that closed million, perhaps to spend on players such as Sergei Federov. The in one week. Now all that Boston fans can whine about is United States ended its worst showing since 1989 at hockey’s world how much money the Yanks spend. They have always built championships with an 8-1 rout of Japan in the regulation-round finale from within, Williams, Jeter, etc. So instead of always wor- Monday. The United States, with 12 NHL players on the roster, fin- rying about what other teams do, how about fixing the histor- ished with a 2-3 record. ically awful personnel decisions the Red Sox have always The Kansas City Royals are 11-1 at home — and ready to start a made. It’s not how much you pay but WHO you pay that new winning streak. One year after losing 100 games, the Royals fell counts. Also, those small market teams have made better one win shy of tying a 92-year-old major league record for consecutive runs in the playoffs than the Red Sox have. People pay to see home victories when Doug Mirabelli and Todd Walker led the Boston a quality product; not one that fades in August every year!!! Red Sox to a 7-3 victory Tuesday night.

Sgt. J. Lake Sports highlights compiled from Yahoo! News.com., Boston.com, B/2-116 Infantry NHL.com and ESPN.com.

Sgt. Lake:

It’s guys like you who place more value on a silver spoon in the mouth than rolled-up sleeves and a good hard honest Head to head ... day’s work. You’re right, it’s not how much you pay but Who will win the best of seven series between the Pistons and 76ers? WHO you pay. But when you take all the talent in free agency, no one else has a chance to pay. The Red Sox have started to fix the front office and bring in people who will make sound choices on players, salaries, and other types of SH2 Shelby Mercer Spc. Marcus Burke personnel decisions. Boston has new owners, the youngest JDOG 785th MP Battalion general manager in history, and one of the most potent line- ups in the league. They needed pitching and last year demonstrated that. So, what do the Yankees do when we try and boost our pitching in the off-season? Steinbrenner some- I’m a huge Philadelphia 76’ers I think Detroit will win their how blocks a trade between Boston and Montreal for Bartolo fan. Detroit has no answer to Eastern Semifinal series against Colon and ends up being part of a three-team deal that sends Allen Iverson. Keith Van Horn, Philadelphia because Allen Iver- Colon to the Chicago White Sox, not to the Red Sox or even who also needs to play well for son is only one player. He might the hated Yankees. The Bronx Bummers didn’t make out on Philly to win, should also be a be able to carry his team to one this deal at all, except for the fact that Steinbrenner proved key. Detroit does have home victory in the series, but not four. once again that he has too much influence over baseball. So court advantage, but Philly is an They beat Philly the first game don’t tell me we need to fix our awful personnel decisions excellent road team. Also, which shows Allen Iverson can’t when there’s someone in baseball other than Bud Selig try- Philadelphia knows how to win win by himself. The Pistons will ing to play God. Steinbrenner should come out of that ivory the big game. Detroit is still come out on top. Iverson is one tower and see how the little people - the rest of baseball - try learning. This series will go man - the Pistons are a team. to keep their heads above water while the “Evil Empire” is seven games and Philadelphia drowning in its own money pool. will win. Friday, May 9, 2003 Page 11

JTF SPORTS &FITNESS

Guantanamo Softball Keep on spinning Standings Story & photo by Spc. Alan L. Knesek Teams Wins Losses PWD 11 1 NAVSTA 10 2 Your heart is pounding, Security 10 2 sweat is running down your JTF HQ 9 2 face and your legs are ped- W.T. Sampson 9 3 aling as fast as they can. Hospital 9 3 303rd MP Co. 8 3 Instead of flying down the 344th MP Co. 7 5 road on your bike, you’re USN MIUWU 212 6 6 sitting in a room with 10 Cleveland Steamers 5 6 other spinners, listening to Migrant Ops 5 7 JTF GIG Ice Breakers 4 8 the command of an instruc- NMCB21 4 8 tor who is pushing your J4 Trans 4 8 body and mind to their lim- 36 LIMA (MCSF Co.) 3 8 its. NEX 2 10 MCSF Co. 1 9 Army Sgt. Chris Dunn, ACS Defense 0 8 132nd Military Police Company, has been attend- Army Sgt. Chris Dunn, 132nd Military ing the spinning classes for Police Company, pedals as fast as he can two weeks and has become during a speed drill in the MWR spinning Peter Jacobsen: Plugged In classes. addicted to the workout and Story & Photo by the energy that the class generates. Spc. Alan L. Knesek “I love it. I have been here all last week and I plan on being here until I leave,” said Dunn. Last weekend, PGA Tour Pro Classes are held Monday through Friday from 6:30 p.m. to and The Golf Channel’s 7:30 p.m. Equipment for the class is provided at the front desk “Plugged In” TV host, Peter upon request. For more information about the class, call 2193 Jacobsen, visited the service or visit the G.J. Denich Gym. members of Guantanamo Bay. His arrival began Saturday with a visit and autograph session at Camp America’s Seaside Galley. After trying on some of the Captain’s Cup Track and Field infantry’s gear and getting behind the .50 caliber machine Story by Spc. Alan L. Knesek gun mounted to one of their Humvee’s, he made his way to Come one, come all. Guantanamo Bay is putting its resi- the Tiki Bar for a few beers later dents track and field skills to the test. The competition will be in the evening. The next day, (left to right) Pro Golfer Peter Jacobsen held May 17 at the W.T. Sampson High School football field. Jacobsen helped some service looks on as Aviation Structural Mechanic Registration for the event will only take place the morning of members with their golf game Chief James Warren, Naval Station, hits a golf ball during Jacobsen's golf clinic last the competition from 6:30 a.m. to 7 a.m. during his clinic. Sunday morning. Those eligible to enter are Naval Station personnel, Joint One service member thought Task Force personnel, W. T. Sampson and Tenant Jacobsen’s golf tips and non-stop humor was something that made Command/Units. Awards will be given to individuals and his visit unforgettable. points will be earned for units and commands. “It’s great having him down here. It definitely boosts morale,” Show up early to sign up for these events: two-mile run, said Sgt. 1st Class Fernando Ramos, 806th Postal Detachment. one-mile run, 800 meter run, 400 meter run, 200 meter run, Jacobsen golfed with the service members for most of the after- 100 meter run, 4 x 100 relay, 4 x 200 relay, 4 x 400 relay, dis- noon. cus, shot put, javelin and the softball throw. Jacobsen brought more than 20 sets of golf clubs and thousands Race numbers will be assigned to participants at registration of golf balls, donated by various golf organizations. He also brought and race folders for events will be closed 10 minutes before the a message from the Arizona Diamondbacks pitcher Randy Johnson, race/event. For more information, call the MWR Sports Office saying that he and the team would be donating new softball equip- at 2193 or visit the G. J. Denich Gym. ment to GTMO. Information gathered from www.pjp.com Page 12 Friday, May 9, 2003 15 Minutes of Fame... with Construction Mechanic 1st Class Neely Clinton Mobile Inshore Undersea Warfare Unit 212 Your friendly mailman ... Interview & photo by A: When I first joined the Navy I Spc. George Allen wanted to be a heavy mechanic, for bulldozers and cranes. I found out CM1 Neely Clinton, a mechanic when I was with the Seabees, with MIUWU 212 from Gulfport, everybody wanted to be a heavy Miss., has been in the Navy for 23 mechanic. If they wanted to be a years. He spent five years as an mechanic, they wanted the big active duty Seabee, and the rest stuff. So instead, I learned the with the MIUWU. paperwork side of things and it’s followed me ever since. Q: What's your job here? A: I'm a cost control clerk which Q: So do you try to figure out includes writing up equipment which parts will be needed ahead repair orders, making sure jobs are of time based on what's going finished and then following the on? vehicles with a history jacket, to A: Right, I tried to do that when I make sure all their maintenance is first got here. I was looking in the kept up. I also order parts for vehi- history jackets for what had a ten- cles. dency to break down with the last CM1 Neely Clinton, MIUWU 212, works on one of the unit’s vehicles. unit, and asked them questions Q: Why is it important that the before they left, so I knew what to MIUWU has it's own mainte- times when nobody has a part, for when I come back. keep on hand. That's been a big nance section? instance, quite a few starters have help, but some things you can't pre- A: The JTF has its own mainte- been going out here. That's been an Q: And you’ve been able to keep dict. For instance, this pickup truck nance section, but they don't work issue. We got some from JTF. Then in touch well? here has a glow-plug control out, on any of our equipment. They the same thing happened to the A: Oh yeah, I learned how to use which isn't something we've ever have been a great help with supply- Seabees, and we helped them out the headsets and the computers. had to order before, but now we ing parts. Because of the different by giving them a starter. have to. That part should be here locations we've been in the past, if Q: What do you like best about within a week, but we don't want to you have to always depend on oth- Q: What do you think of this being here? release the truck because different ers’ maintenance a lot of stuff deployment? A: I feel like I'm doing my part for people won't know how to start the wouldn't get done or would be hard A: This base is nice, but it's missing our country. Any time you see a truck with out it. Then you might to do. But we do all our own main- that one element of being able to go contact, and you do a report and see end up with bigger problems. tenance. off base. If it had that, everything it go up the chain to the Joint Oper- would be fine except for the family ations Center, you know you're Q: What skills from your civilian Q: How many trucks do you fix a separation. helping out. I hope I'll never see that job help you here? week? everything goes on alert, but you A: Customer service - getting parts A: For scheduled maintenance we Q: Describe your civilian job. have to keep alert to stay safe. and talking to different commands usually do about two to three pieces A: I'm your friendly mailman, a let- and branches … when I walk in of equipment a week. Then you ter carrier. Q: What's been the most chal- people's faces start to brighten up, have your breakdowns, so roughly lenging thing here? so I know I'm doing something about a piece a day. Q: What does your family think A: Finding a way to get parts. I'm right. Being a mailman has helped about you being down here? constantly looking for parts on-line, out a lot. You have to interact with Q: So if your unit doesn’t have a A: My wife and two daughters talking to others. Trying to keep people. GTMO's not the best place certain part, the Seabees or JTF don't like it at all. It always happens, parts on-hand has been the most to be and you try to make the best has been good with swapping the two or three weeks active duty I challenging thing. of it. If you can put a little smile on parts out? do they seem to break down or someone's face while they're here at A: Right, then there's quite a few whatever when I go, they're glad Q: Why did you choose this job? GTMO, that's great.