Volume 15, Issue 23 November 8, 2013

Children honor service GTMO school children recognize veterans This might sting a little The world explosion in jellyfish reaches GTMO

GTMO landmark gets makeover Around the Bay AND IN OUR PAGES 8 Life in Boots Children pay respect to Service members for Veterans Day

9 Trooper Focus Health is wealth for Coast Guardsman

12 Dressing up for fun MWR hosts ghoulish Halloween soiree

Other Stories 4 Command Corner 5 Professional Insight Reviews of the latest movies on base Cover photo by Staff Sgt. Lorne Neff 6 Chaplain’s Word of the Week/Comic Lighthouse museum opens after 17 restoration project 19 Meals with Monroe PAGE 10

Bay Wire Report Government vehicle auction Automobiles of all types from pick-up 1775 2013 trucks to electric-powered vehicles, light plants, stake trucks, and tractor heads and trailors, will be auctioned off Nov. 9, 10 a.m., at Ferry Landing. If you are interested in placing a bid, be sure to get there early to see what vehicles are available. Happy Birthday! Down, Set, Hike! United States GTMO’s Morale, Welfare and Recreation program will host a Marine Corps flag football tournament Nov. 16, 10 a.m. In order to participate, teams must register by Nov. 13. There will be a coaches meeting Enduring Fortitude, Unfailing Valor Nov. 14, 6:30 p.m. at Denich Gym for teams who want to play.

Semper Fidelis If you see it, say something The Fleet and Family Support Center would like to remind everyone at GTMO to report any violence taken against a member CORRECTIONS Please report all corrections to [email protected] The following information was printed incorrectly in the Oct. 4 online issue of the Wire of our community. If you are concerned for someone’s safety, contact the Family Advocacy Program at ext. 4243 or 84438.

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The Wire · November 8 3 Command Corner Military’s values-based leadership sets example

By Brig. Gen. Marion Garcia Southern monthly competitions. It is equally important to Joint Task Force Guantanamo Deputy Commander approach every person with the conviction that they are here, In the civilian sector there is a on the job, to be successful individually, and to be part of a growing interest in values-based successful team – they will live up to your level of confidence leadership. I recently read, with some in them. interest, a presentation given at the Character is the most important trait of a leader. Kellogg School of Management by Every one of us will make mistakes. Leaders cannot make Bob McDonald, president and CEO mistakes of ethics or integrity. Those we lead count on us and of Proctor & Gamble Co. I found it the American public believes in us to take care of their sons interesting because it focused on how and daughters. to apply the principles rather than what Diverse groups of people are more innovative than the actual principals themselves were. Brig. Gen. Marion Garcia homogenous groups. These are tips that all of us could use. We have a wealth of diversity: civilian-acquired skills Lead a life guided by purpose. among our Reserve and National Guard Troopers, the various Each service has its core values; they are remarkably service cultures and the richness they bring to the team, a similar: wide range of specialties including medical professionals of Army: Loyalty, Duty, Respect, Selfless Service, Honor, all stripes and mariners from the Coast Guard. Integrity, Personal Courage. Ineffective strategies, systems and culture are bigger barriers to Navy: Honor, Courage, Commitment achievement than the talents of people. Air Force: Integrity First, Service Before Self, Excellence in Think standard operating procedures here. We have to be All We Do doing the right thing, and doing it the right way. The input Marine Corps: Honor, Courage, Commitment from those Troopers working the jobs must be incorporated Coast Guard: Honor, Respect, Devotion to Duty into the overall strategy. Everyone wants to succeed and success is contagious. Organizations must renew themselves. It is important to point out those who are excelling. A Progress is synonymous with change. One of the good couple of examples here at Joint Task Force Guantanamo things about the high rate of turnover for personnel is that we include the Joint Detention Group with the Trooper of the have new ideas and fresh perspectives coming in all the time. Battle Update Brief, and the Base Engineer Emergency Force Of course, progress needs to be tempered by experience and with recognition of their leaders and Airmen from Air Forces we value the long-standing members of our team.

rooper to Ttrooper Soldier as sentry: More than just guard duty

By 1st Sgt. Veronica Ashe First Sergeant, 189th MP Co. orders for the remainder of their military within your view as though they were careers. your own, even if not part of your unit. A sentry is defined as an individual Listed below are a few General Orders General Order Number Two: To walk charged to keep watch over, protect, from each branch and how they can be my post in a military manner, keep- shield, defend and warn others. Service applied to basic leadership each day: ing always on the alert and observing members use this basic concept on a daily General Order Number One: To take everything that takes place within sight or basis, shaping our way of life as team charge of this post and all government hearing. members and Leaders. property in view. Be a professional both on and off duty. The cornerstone of a Sen- Take charge of your area of Take pride in the uniform and uphold try’s duties and responsi- responsibility and your Troopers. the standards of service. Do not become bilities is derived from their As a Service member and leader complacent in your duties. Make on the General Orders. Each Ser- you must perform your duties spot corrections, never walk by a deficien- vice has its General Orders with competence, confidence and cy without correcting it. Notice the little that all Soldiers, Sailors, enthusiasm — It is often easy to things, when a fellow Soldier is feeling Airmen and Marines learn say “the boss wants this done,” down talk to them, when they are happy, verbatim while in training. take ownership of all decisions show genuine interest. The U.S. Navy, Marines, that come your way. Know your General Order Number Three: To re- and Coast Guard have 11 Soldiers limits and have rea- port all violations of orders I am instruct- General Orders, while the sonable expectations. You must ed to enforce. Air Force and Army have 1st Sgt. Veronica Ashe continue to keep watch over your Do not turn a blind eye to misconduct. three. Service members are Soldiers and ensure their needs As a Service member you must know pol- expected to remember the are met. Take care of all Service members icies and regulations that must be abided Following ,Continued on next page 4 http://www.jtfgtmo.southcom.mil/xwebsite/index.html rofessional PInsight drive going strong Donations mount despite government shutdown Story by Sgt. David Bolton Copy Editor, [email protected] “The CFC is what brings all the USO tours and Morale, Welfare and Recreation events to this island,” said Weidmayer, The Combined Federal Campaign offers deployed Troopers “that’s how their funded. Without the CFC funding and the the opportunity to donate to a local charity back home. Since generosity of our Troopers, we would not get the sports figures its inception in the early 1960s, the CFC has been the only or the comedy shows; even the movies are funded in part by approved solicitation by charities for federal workers. It is the CFC funds. Everything we get on this post as recreational is in largest philanthropic fundraiser in the world with donations in some part affected by CFC.” excess of $258 million raised in 2012 for charities around the Other programs also help with installation activities. globe. “With the Family Support and Youth Program, 100 percent Chidley Lafontant, campaign manager for CFC- of funds are returned to the installation for use by the Overseas, said the CFC provides an avenue to community such as MWR,” said Lafontant. extend service to help those in need and helps This year’s CFC has seen some trials and Service members reach some 2,500 charities. tribulations, however. “This is a testament to the extreme “This year, the government shutdown and dedication of campaign representatives at furloughs have impacted critical fundraising installations and units throughout the five efforts,” said Lafontant. “Thousands of nonprofits overseas combatant commands and the depend on CFC funding and are in jeopardy of generosity of the uniformed and civilian men having to cut programs and services to those who and women serving overseas in our nation’s armed need it most, including affected military families.” services,” said Lafontant. Lafontant added that stateside fundraising activities were One of CFC’s primary goals is to provide 100 percent suspended, but CFC-O was able to continue to provide direct informed opportunity for civilian employees and Service support for Service members in the form of FSYP. members to donate to a charity of their choosing. What “During this time of uncertainty, the strong support from our this translates to, is getting the word out about the chance to uniformed Service members is needed now more than ever,” contribute to an organization. said Lafontant. “The CFC had a combined goal of 100 percent contact To date, this campaign has collected more than $20,000 during with all Service members so they understood the program the drive -- surpasing its goal set at $17,000. The Base Engineer was there, and that anything they gave would be given back Emergency Force and JTF-Headquarters and Headquarters to their charity,” said Army Master Sgt. Darlene Weidmayer, Company have achieved Bronze Awards for their fundraising noncommissioned officer in charge of personnel and manpower efforts. So far, JTF is at 75 percent of their Service member goal, for Joint Task Force Guantanamo Bay. “JTF had the same goal but with the donation deadline extended through Dec. 6, there is of 100 percent contact.” a chance for JTF to increase that percentage. Weidmayer stressed the importance of CFC donations here on For more information, or to make a donation to an the island because of the connections between giving to charities organization of your choice, visit the CFC homepage at www. and the recreational activities offered to Service members and opm.gov/combined-federal-campaign. their families.

Following orders will ensure your mission is a success by. Understand your position and what success of the mission at all levels. General Order Number Eleven: To be you can handle at your level. When in General Order Number Five (Army especially watchful at night and during the doubt say something, let superiors make General Order Number One): To quit time for challenging, to challenge all persons judgment calls. my post only when properly relieved. on or near your post and allow no one to pass without proper authority. General Order Number Four: To re- Never avoid responsibility or pass up Be proud and protective of your unit. Make peat all calls from posts more distant from an opportunity to lead. Mentor and train the mission happen, however be able to recog- the guardhouse (or quarterdeck) than my junior Service members to take your place nize the effect it has on your men and women. own. upon your absence, PCS, ETS or Retire- Stand up and say something when the task be- Communicate up and down the leader- ment. Set the next person up for success comes detrimental to actual or further mission ship chain. The age old practice of relay- with continuity books, standard operating accomplishment. ing the word is very important in ensuring procedures and proper training.

The Wire · November 8 5 HOLIDAY HOURS at GTMO “Free Birds” leaves you hungry for more Veterans Day 2013 Monday, November 11 Review by Cindy Neff Household 6 Cmdr., [email protected]

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at the Downtown and Camp Bulkeley Lyceums Call the Movie Hotline at ext. 4880 or visit the MWR Facebook page for more information 08 FRIDAY 09 SATURDAY 10 SUNDAY 11 MONDAY 12 TUESDAY 13 WEDNESDAY 14 THURSDAY Baggage Claim (New) Gravity Thor: The Dark World Free Birds Don Jon (LS) Rush (LS) Hotel Transylvania PG13, 7 p.m. PG13, 7 p.m. (New) PG, 7 p.m. R, 7 p.m. R, 7 p.m. (LS) Parkland Prisoners (LS) PG13, 7 p.m. PG, 7 p.m. PG, 9 p.m. R, 9 p.m. Machete Kills (New) R, 9 p.m.

Machete Kills (New) Gravity Trooper Appreciation Lyceum closed Rush (LS) Lyceum closed Baggage Claim (New) R, 8 p.m. PG13, 8 p.m. Concert Note: Concessions at Camp R, 8 p.m. Note: Concessions at Camp PG13, 8 p.m. Captain Phillips Don Jon (LS) Thor: The Dark World Bulkeley are also closed every Bulkeley are also closed every night until further notice. PG13, 10 p.m. R,10 p.m. (New) night until further notice. PG13, 10 p.m.

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Story by Master Sgt. Gregg Ramsdell Command Element SEL, fitness trainer Recovery Cardio Circuit Up to this point, workouts have from injury and found Chest press 1x12 Cardio (3 min.) focused on increasing muscle size, great success. A lot of Cardio (3 min.) Leg extensions 1x12 but this week I want to look at a females I have trained have Bicep curl 1x12 Cardio (3 min.) rehabilitation routine I used to had tremendous success Cardio (3 min.) Hamstring curls 1x12 bounce back from an injury. using this workout as their Wide-grip lateral pull down 1x12 Cardio (3 min.) All workouts, no matter what primary routine. Cardio (3 min.) Seated calf raises 1x12 the goal, will only work with the The exercises must be Tricep cable pushdowns 1x12 Cardio (3 min.) effort you put into them. This done in consecutive order, Cardio (3 min.) Abs 1x20 includes appropriate dietary habits, meaning no rest between Shoulder press (machine) 1x12 Cardio (3 min.) training routines, mental state and sets. Adjust your weights Wire Hiler/The Sgt. 1st Class Aaron Graphic by resourcefulness. to the appropriate level. Be Resourcefulness? Allow me to smart, don’t lift more than explain. Resourcefulness is our you are capable of. As far as ability to adapt to an activity cardio, pick an exercise and tempo allowing us to sustain something which allows you to sustain your times over time. When we think of cardio efforts in a three-minute block. routines, ideas immediately come Do three circuits (or rotations) of to mind of running or walking up this program. If the second circuit is John Paul Jones Hill, or doing the too difficult, the third rotation can same old running program day be optional until you increase your after day. However, there are many fitness level. All the best! other forms of exercises which can As always, if you have any be completed that will elevate your questions please contact me at heart rate and leave you feeling good [email protected]. after the workout, without a high mil and see what we can do to risk of injury. enhance or alter this program to I have used this workout to recover assist you in your fitness goals.

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The Wire · November 8 7 life in boots

Students from W.T. Sampson Elementary School host a Veterans Day program at the school lyceum Nov. 5. The program honored Base veterans and their families. Kids honor vets Elementary school hosts JTF for Veterans Day commemoration

Story and Photo Staff Sgt. Lorne Neff Staff Writer, [email protected]

Children at W.T. Sampson Elementary School held a doing this today, here at the school, brings it full circle for Veterans Day presentation for Troopers and families of me.” Guantanamo Bay at the school lyceum Nov. 5. Lanier said the children were great. “I just want to thank the Joint Task Force command, the “Watching their performance magnified the inspiration for CO, and the color guard for standing there to show how it’s me and the spiritual meaning. It made me want to cry in tears done,” said Wanda Robinson-Caton, master of ceremonies of joy, knowing the sacrifices that have been made for these for the program. “I wanted to thank the community for the little ones and that they are proud of us,” said Lanier. support they show; to the volunteers who came out yesterday After the guest speaker, a representative from the Boy Scouts and put the flags out. It’s just a wonderful feeling.” and Girl Scouts presented a wreath followed by a moment of The program began with the Pledge of Allegiance by the silence for the fallen. The scouts then presented the veteran children in the Sure Start and Kindergarten class, followed by faculty with a token of thanks for their service. the presentation of colors by the joint service color guard and “We try to get them to understand that it’s not just a the singing of the national anthem by Navy Petty Officer 2nd day to take for granted,” said Robinson-Caton. “It’s a day Class Timothy Owens, JTF religious programs specialist. The we recognize their parents for the time they spend apart first grade sang “I love America” and the second grade sang, from them and to let them know the job their parents do is “All 50 States are What o ur Military Protect.” important. It helps them have the freedom they have. I wanted The day’s guest speaker was Army Maj. Gladys Lanier, the them to know it wasn’t just a weekend to be out of school, but Joint Detention Group chaplain — Lanier is a schoolteacher a special purpose.” deployed to Guantanamo with the 372nd Military Police Owens sang “America the Beautiful” and Navy Capt. Greg Battalion, Washington D.C., National Guard. Nettleton, U.S. Naval Station Guantanamo Bay commander, “It meant a lot,” said Lanier. “I was on recess duty at school gave the closing remarks, thanking all in attendance for back in D.C., when I was called to duty, so coming here and coming to the event.

8 http://www.jtfgtmo.southcom.mil/xwebsite/index.html rooper T ocus F Raising the bar JTF Coast Guardsman focuses on career, health

Story and photos by Sgt. 1st Class Aaron Hiler Graphics Editor, [email protected]

It is said that when you “Coming from the Cape three and began fishing a determined to develop myself come to Guantanamo Bay Cod area of Massachusetts, few years later. As he came so I could excel as a police you can leave as a hunk, a I’ve worked my entire life,” of working age, he worked officer. I knew I would have chunk or a drunk. Coast said Ciocca. “Whether it has various jobs including charter all kinds of time on my Guard Petty Officer 2nd Class been fishing, framing houses fishing and carpentry, yet hands outside of duty hours, Nicholas Ciocca, damage or boating, I’m no stranger to still remained an avid sailor so I decided to work on my controlman with the Maritime hard work.” and member of Cape Cod’s personal fitness.” Security Detachment, made Nicholas was on the waters boating community. Nicholas decided he his choice before he arrived. of the Cape by the age of “Growing up in Cape Cod, needed the strength and size the idea of joining the Coast that would only come from Guard was really a no- developing his physical fitness brainer,” Ciocca said. “The so he began a conditioning Coast Guard is everywhere and weightlifting regime that around the Cape, and was would give him that strength. always a part of my early “Your health is your life.” wealth,” Ciocca said. “When Ciocca joined in 2007 everything else is taken away, and chose the damage you are left with your health controlman rating because and fitness to see you through he already had skills in life.” construction that made the Nicholas, also known to job a good match. After his friends and co-workers as spending four years on “Coco” because of his last active duty, he transferred name, quickly found a friend into the Coast Guard and mentor, Petty Officer 3rd Reserve to begin his Class Mitch Brulotte, to help education. him put together a workout “I’ve always had that would see him to his an interest in law goals. enforcement,” Nicholas “I tried several workout explained, “so when I left plans, but with no real active duty, I got into the progress,” Ciocca remarked. criminal justice program at “Mitch helped me figure out Bunker Hill Community what would really work for College.” me and setup a realistic plan After a brief while in for my fitness goals.” school, he realized he After only three months at needed something extra to Guantanamo Bay, Ciocca has be the best law enforcement made real progress towards officer he could be. That’s his fitness goals. In addition when the Coast Guard to putting on more than ten came knocking on his door pounds, his increased fitness once more. and strength have helped “When I was told I would him reach another goal — Coast Guard Petty Officer 2nd Class Nicolas Ciocca, a damage controlman with Port Security Unit deploy to Guantanamo promotion. 301, lifts weights at the Marine Hill Fitness Center as part of a physical fitness program at Oct. 12. Ciocca’s weightlifting program is part of an overall effort to prepare for a civilian career in law Bay,” Ciocca said, “I was enforcement. The Wire · November 8 9 Let there be light[house]! Restoring and reinventing Guantanamo’s lighthouse museum

Story by Staff Sgt. Lorne Neff Staff Writer, [email protected]

tanding next to Guantanamo “They (Martinez and Presley) are The Seabees worked to restore the Bay’s iconic Lighthouse is more the visual design and history and outside while members of the commit- a building that serves as the mine is the restoration and physical tee, with the help of the Coast Guard, Sguardian of Guantanamo’s because of my husband,” said Thi- began a complete inventory. Since then, history, a beacon of light into the past. bodaux. the museum has undergone a complete Since 2002 the lighthousemuseum has The restoration began several months reorganization. been closed to the public. Thanks to the ago with Chief Thibodaux’s team of “It starts out with Cuba before the efforts of a few Guantanamo residents, Seabees. Spanish were here,” said Presley. “Then the museum reopens Saturday giving “They fixed the bottom siding, they when the Spanish were here. There residents another opportunity for fun. fixed the floors, they repaired the fence was a short period when the British “We don’t have and gate. All the work were here. And then into 1898 and an official name we owe to the Seabees … the Spanish-American War and how yet,” said Cindy we owe it to their whole GTMO became what it is. We show Thibodaux, who has troop, we really owe what the base was used for throughout spent several months them our appreciation,” the 1900s with the first and second helping restore said Cindy Thibodaux. world war until now.” and reorganize the The committee found “We have the timeline and a natural museum with her opening the museum to history section that has murals on the husband, Chief Petty be a bigger project than wall, then we have eclectic mix that Officer Anthony anticipated and worked makes up Guantanamo’s unique cul- Thibodaux, a Seabee with Michael Mccord, ture,” said Martinez. who works for the naval station environ- As the committee organizes the muse- public works depart- mental director. um, each has found their favorite piece ment. “We just call “We had a vision of a of history. ourselves the light- place that is a learning “It’s a proclamation from Admi- house committee. We tool, a place where you ral Bulkeley as the ‘king of all water would like to make it Lauren Laboy, a Joint Task Force can see how history makers,’” said Martinez. “It’s embel- official, but things on Guantanamo contractor, helps organize progressed from 1898,” lished and really cool. We have a lot of this island take time.” artifacts at the Lighthouse Museum. said Mccord. “It was a Admiral Bulkeley’s stuff.” The Lighthouse hodgepodge of photos “We have a number of “Welcome committee includes and different things. to Guantanamo Bay” packages that I Jessica Martinez and Sara Presley who When we sat down with the volunteers, guess were given to the sailors over the came to the island when their husbands their vision was the same, something years,” said Presley. “We have them were assigned to the naval hospital. that is safe to visit.” back to the 1950s. It’s neat to see the 10 http://www.jtfgtmo.southcom.mil/xwebsite/index.html Restoring and reinventing Guantanamo’s lighthouse museum

differences and what was available Speculation as to why the museum ing together the scattered parts of the back then.” had been closed brought help from history of Guantanamo Bay. Thibodaux admits there are a lot residents around GTMO. “There’s not a lot of continuity in of unknown items they found in the “My wife and I pass by here and GTMO, so we need a place where you museum. wondered what happened and now we can see that this has been a community “There has been so much that has have an opportunity to help get it back for a long time,” said Martinez gone on here,” said Thibodaux. up and running,” said Petty Officer 1st The lighthouse was built in 1903 “There’s amazing stories that have hap- Class Hector Laboy, who works for the when the U.S. leased Guantanamo Bay. pened. It’s hard to know what is true hospital admin directorate. In 1904, the lighthouse keepers quar- and what isn’t. We have to try to verify Getting the lighthouse up and run- ters was built. In 1987, the lighthouse everything and that hasn’t been easy.” ning had sentimental value for Laboy. was converted to solar and the light- Mccord says he loves the old pho- “We were married at a lighthouse and house keeper was no longer needed. tos and that a lot of the old buildings wanted to help restore this place,” said For a few years, the quarters belonged (around base) are still being used, but Lauren Laboy, Hector’s wife and JTF to the highest-ranking Coast Guard on the museum’s history is not complete. Guantanamo contractor. “We are both base before finally becoming the home “From what I see now, a good part of military and have that camaraderie. of the museum in 1994. The museum GTMO is aviation history and as you I’m organizing all the relied on volunteers walk through the rooms you don’t see cabinets and things that but ran out in 2002 a lot of that,” said Mccord. “I’m going have been found through- when it closed to to do some research and see if we can out the years and miscel- public. The key to the have something to show that this was a laneous artifacts.” museum was available naval air station. At one time this was The members of the for self-guided tours a naval training station, you don’t see committee sid it’s im- until items came up that.” portant to do this project. missing. In 2013 a For now, the reorganization continues “As a Girl Scout leader major reorganization with the help of other volunteers and mother, I want my began in an effort to “We are hoping to reinvent this children to know what reopen the museum to place and show off the rich history of has gone on here,” said the public. GTMO,” said Hospitalman Rashad Thibodaux. “Amazing The original light- Beamon, a physical therapy technician things have happened house beacon is in a at the hospital. “I want to give back here. To me it’s not Coast Guard museum and show that we were here and show been told, so I want it to be told and in Cape Cod, Connecticut. that we love this place and cherish the shared.” rich history.” Restoring the lighthouse means piec- The Wire · November 8 11 Dress up. Go out. Have a great time. Halloween Party

Story and photos by Spc. Lerone Simmons Staff Writer, [email protected]

Service members and residents great idea given to us – which worked came out in full costume to attend out perfectly.” the Morale, Welfare and Recreation Aside from bouncy houses, the main program’s annual adult Ghosts event of the evening was the costume and Goblin Halloween party at the competition that involved more than 20 Windjammer ballroom at U.S. Naval contestants with DJ Manny G serving Station Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, Nov. as host, deciding the winner based on 2. crowd cheers. “This is another great opportunity The winners of the costume contest for everyone to come together and were Coast Guard Petty Officer 1st do something different; to have some Class Mark Finni, a boatswain assigned fun while at GTMO,” said Stephen to the Maritime Security Detachment Prestesater, MWR community activity Port Security Unit 301, and Navy director. “It makes me feel good to give Petty Officer 3rd Class Caitlyn back to our troops and the community Dennison, who dressed as Hulk Hogan here,” he said. and Scooby-Doo detective, Velma, For Army Sgt. Robert Brim, military respectively. police, 357th Military Police Company, and his wife Brenda who is visiting Coast Guard Petty Officer 1st Class Mark Finni, a boatswain GTMO, this was an opportunity to with Port Security Unit 301, performs a ‘Hulkster’ move dressed as former pro-wrestler “Hulk Hogan” during the Morale, Welfare enjoy the GTMO nightlife with friends. and Recreation program’s annual Ghosts and Goblin Halloween “It was hard to convince him to come party at the Windjammer ballroom, Nov. 2. He won the prize for out, especially in a pirate costume, but best male costume. he’s a sweetheart and he decided to let his hair down and come out,” Brenda said. “This is great for troops to get them out and decompress after a long work week,” she said. “I wanted to make her happy, so we came to have a good time while hanging out with friends,” Robert said. The party was filled with decorations, music from Army Sgt. 1st Class Manuel Gutierrez aka “DJ Manny G,” operations sergeant with the 491st MP Co., dancing, and two bouncy houses. “This was a first time for the bouncy houses,” said Prestesater. “Due to the shutdown, we had to do what we could Army Sgt. 1st Class Manuel Gutierrez, center, to put on a great event and this was a operations sergeant with the 491st Military Police Company, hosts the costume contest during the Morale, Welfare and Recreation program’s annual Ghosts and Goblin Halloween party at the Windjammer ballroom, Nov. 2.

Graphic by Sgt. David Bolton/The Wire

12 http://www.jtfgtmo.southcom.mil/xwebsite/index.html Stinging swarms

Divers beware of jellies in Bay

Staff Report Petty Officer 2nd Class Scott Pittman (Radio GTMO) and Sgt. 1st Class Gina Vaile-Nelson (The Wire) contributed to this story

f you’ve been out on the Bay or one of the beaches recently, you’ve probably noticed an Iinflux in transparent, brainless and spineless creatures known as jellyfish. While they are more prominent in the fall months and sightings aren’t that uncommon in October, across the globe scientists are reporting steady increases in numbers of jellies – which have impacted fisheries in Asia and Ireland, shut down a nuclear plant in Sweden, and caused discomfort to unknowing tourists who got wrapped up in the stinging tentacles. “Recently, there has been an outbreak of jellyfish exposures,” said Navy Lt. Cdr. James Cortes, emergency room doctor at U.S. Naval Station Guantanamo Bay Hospital. “It causes a lot of pain, symptomatically,” he said. He added that patients report to the emergency room for acute jellyfish stings when they may be able to treat the stings with home remedies. Cortes recommended using shaving cream to dull the sting, followed by scraping the exposed area with a credit card or razor. “After that, put vinegar on top and let it soak for about five to 10 minutes,” he said. “That will Wet suits, such as the one Army Sgt. 1st Class Kristofer Kelly wears, protect divers from really prevent the worsening of the symptoms and jellyfish stings. Swimmers and divers should be aware of the increased jellyfish population at pain.” Guantanamo Bay. For Troopers or anyone who has experienced allergic reactions to other insects or animals, you should play it safe if you are unfortunate enough to get a sting from a jellyfish. “Look for the warning signs that say ‘go to the hospital,’” Cortez said, “shortness of breath, chest pain, nausea or vomiting.” One thing that Cortes warned against, are old wives’ tales of how to get rid of the stinging sensation after you encounter a jellyfish. “People think that urinating on someone is going to be just as good as vinegar because it is acidic, but urine is actually not acidic and it does not work. I don’t recommend it,” he said.

Photos for this story by 1st Lt. Bryan Chan/Internal Security Guard Force OIC, 491st Military Police Co., Det. 2, Commander The Wire · November 8 13 14 http://www.jtfgtmo.southcom.mil/xwebsite/index.html News FEED Zombies

transform GTMO Volunteers wearing zombie makeup pose for a scary photo just before the annual Morale, Welfare and Recreation Zombie 5K fun-run at Cooper Field Oct. 31. During the run, the volunteer zombies chased the participants.

Volunteers create the living dead for annual Halloween fun-run

Story and photos by Sgt. Darron Salzer Photo Editor, [email protected]

Beneath a moonless night, the the cost would be to bring them here, Morale, Welfare and Recreation but it would have been too dangerous office hosted their annual Zombie 5K anyway.” fun-run at Cooper Field Halloween That would have been all right for night, Oct. 31. at least one of the volunteers. To give runners a good scare, “I like zombies and zombie movies volunteers showed up before the because they are so suspenseful and event to have their faces painted in scary – you never know when the the most ghoulish ways imaginable. zombie is going to jump out,” said “I am one of several volunteers Spc. Gabrielle Sumner, a mail analyst who have come out to be a zombie with the Joint Detention Group. and try to catch the runners in But runners were just fine with the the Zombie 5K,” said Navy Petty volunteer zombies. Officer 2nd Class Jessica Mosley, an “It was fun, with the zombies information technology specialist coming at you from different with the J2. “I’m excited because directions while you tried to run really, who doesn’t want to act like a around them,” said Spc. Nathan zombie and chase after people?” Denis, military police with the Dennis Anthony, the fitness 2228th Military Police Company. “It coordinator for MWR, was glad that kept me on my toes, and a couple of the volunteers were there. them spooked me a little bit because Katie Stanley-Prestesater, director of the Morale, Welfare “Someone had asked me if we I am a focused runner, so it got me a and Recreation Liberty program, paints the face of Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class Jessica Mosley, an information could have a ‘real’ zombie run this little off balance.” technology specialist with J2, before the Zombie 5K fun- year,” Anthony said. “I didn’t think When asked what he thought of run at Cooper Field Oct. 31. that the zombies would be authorized the event, one zombie simply replied, to visit Guantanamo Bay, or what “brains!”

The Wire · November 8 15 ife On LThe Bay FOOTBALL MADNESS at O’Kelly’s Pub Catch the entire lineup starting at Noon each day

SATURDAY COLLEGE Wednesday, Nov. 13, 7 p.m. SUNDAY NFL Camp America Liberty Center

Group Fitness Classes Command PT 3-2-1 Interval Class Step Fusion MWR Navy Fitness offers a Mon.-Sat., 5-8 a.m. (by request) Tue. & Thurs., 11:30 a.m.-Noon Wed., 4:30 p.m.; Sat., 9 a.m. variety of group exercise classes for all fitness levels at the Marine Sprint Spin Yoga* Water Aerobics Hill Fitness Center. For more Mon., Wed. & Fri., 4:30 p.m. Tues., 4:30 p.m. Sat., 10:30 a.m. information, please call ext. Power Training Group Cycling Cardio Kickboxing 77262, 2113 or 2285. Mon., Thurs. & Fri., 5:30 p.m. Tues. & Thurs., 6 p.m. Mon. @ 6:30 p.m., Wed. @ 5:30 p.m. Thurs. @ 7 p.m. Zumba Pilates Mini Ball *Fee - $2.50 paid at Denich Gym Mon. & Fri., 5:30 p.m. Tues., 7 p.m.

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The United States Postal Service limits the weight of parcels to 70 pounds if they are being sent to the U.S. Items sent internationally in priority boxes are limited to 20 pounds If Troopers want to be charged the standard shipping rate, they will need to provide their own boxes, tape and packing material. If they bring their own box and use the priority tape to seal it, they will be charged with the priority price USPS.com provides more information about international regulations on what can be shipped to what country All packages automatically receive insurance of $50 when they are shipped priority Two identification tags are needed for footlockers, duffle bags and suitcases No sending alcohol back to the U.S. Customs forms are required for parcels that weigh 16 ounces or more

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Chaplain’sext. 2218

“Lighthouse” Lighthouses serve as reference points for ships that sail near shore. They are aids to navigation, allowing the prudent sailor to traverse dangerous waters safely. We look to our leaders for guidance. Good leaders provide us with direction that helps us to grow and keeps us safe. Others look to you for that guidance. What kind of light are you providing for them?

Graphic by Sgt. 1st Class Aaron Hiler/The Wire “Ho ho ho! Oh wait, am I early again?” Facebook /jointtaskforceguantanamo

Malware is everywhere Remember the regs

Trojans. Viruses. Worms. Adware. Information Assurance

A few types of malware used by cyber crooks to steal your data COMMUNICATIONS SECURITY TIP: Cards for secure phones are out there and they are rampid. In the last year, an average of (STEs) MUST be locked in an approved GSA container when not 42 malware strains were created every minute! in use IAW applicable service regulations and JTF-GTMO policy. With the wrong click on an email, connecting an unauthorized device to your computer, or downloading content from an unauthorized external drive, you could become a victim. NETWORK SECURITY TIP: NEVER plug in USB ‘jump drives’ or external hard drives to a DoD computer without prior approval So, protect yourself. Install virus protection software on your from J6 Information Assurance first. You can call ext. 8984, for home computer, and follow all regulatory guidance for your more information or approval. Before you put an unlabeled CD work station. Use OPSEC! into a computer, scan it on a standalone system for malware!

The Wire · November 8 17 18 http://www.jtfgtmo.southcom.mil/xwebsite/index.html Sgt. Monroe is on leave, so she asked me to take over. Let’s talk about an easy dish for on-the-go parents or the overbooked Troop- er trying to get from work, to ball practice then social hour. The best part of this meal is that it is hearty, it sticks to your ribs, and it’s Italian, so what more could you ask for? It’s not super expensive and every- thing is already pre-packaged and ready for you at the NEX. Happy eats! - Sgt. 1st Class Gina Vaile-Nelson

You’ll need a package of Quick & Easy Tortellini sundried tomatoes (near the tomato sauce in the NEX), a package of Pepperoni slices, 1 roll of Jimmy Dean In a large pot, boil enough water suit your own taste. It will take Sausage (I prefer the Spicy), 2 to cover your noodles. In a large about 5 or 10 minutes for the packages of Buitoni cheese- frying pan, brown 1 large roll of dish to heat up. filled tortellini and two jars of Jimmy Dean sausage. You can Alfredo sauce. use Italian, spicy or mild. I like I like to add a touch of garlic spicy. Drain the fat and pat the salt and red pepper flakes while Slice the tomatoes into slivers to crumbles dry. While your sausage everything is coming together. your liking. I prefer mine chunky. is browning, drop the 2 packages You can garnish with freshly You can add a little extra virgin of tortellini into the boiling water. grated cheese, and serve with olive oil to them if they seem garlic bread and a small caeser too dry - just drizzle some on You’ll know the pasta is done salad. top while the slices sit in a bowl. when it floats to the top of the Then, cut half of the pepperonis boiling water. Drain the pasta from the bag into havles or then transfer all ingredients into p.s. quarters (sometimes the NEX has a large skillet. Pour the first jar (one last thing) the mini-pepperonis, these work of Alfredo over the ingredients I want to hear from you! Did you try my recipe perfectly if you can find them). Set and stir gently over medium heat. and loved it? Did you try my recipe and hated it? Well... that’s too bad but email me anyways! these items to the side. Then, add from the second jar to If you have a recipe you’d like for me to try, contact me! cassandra.l.monroe@ jtfgtmo.southcom.mil The Wire · November* 8 19 ack Looking for something to do this weekend or early next week? Check out these events: BBurner

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Staff Sgt. Thomas Lenhard 591st Military Police Company

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Windjammer Pool: Wed.-Mon., 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Marine Hill Pool: Mon.-Fri., 10 a.m. - Noon, 2-6 p.m. Sat.-Sun., 11 a.m. - 6 p.m.

E ective Sunday, Nov. 3 New Pool Hours

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In order to ensure timely delivery of holiday mail and packages, please observe the following deadlines:

From the U.S. or OCONUS to GTMO Parcel Post – Nov. 13 1st Class Mail – Dec. 1 This ethereal shot of a jellyfish was snapped beneath the waves at Priority Mail – Dec. 1 Phillips Dive Park by Army 1st Lt. Bryan Chan.

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For more information, please contact: NavSta Postal O cer: ext. 2304 - or - JTF GTMO Post O ce: ext. 2331

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