Camp 6 Construction Coming Along

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By Spc. Jeshua Nace JTF-GTMO Public Affairs Office Camp 6 is a medium security detention facility designed to improve operational and personnel capabilities while maximizing the use of technology and providing a better quality of life for detainees. “With the exception of Camp 5, Camp 6 is different than Camps 1 through 4 by providing climate controlled interior living, dining, and a medical and dental unit within the building,” said Navy Cmdr. Anne Reese, offi cer in charge of engi- neering. In addition, Camp 6 will provide communal gathering and recreation areas. “There will be four recreation areas, one is a large ball fi eld measuring 150 Photo by Spc. Jeshua Nace feet by 50 feet, where organized sports The fi rst cells of Camp 6 have been placed. Contractors are pouring the can be played and they can run laps. All concrete for the rest of the Camp 6. recreation areas are built to be communal rather than individual use,” she said. construction of Camp 6 recently. whole building remains to be built from Besides increasing the recreation area, The project was scheduled to be com- the slab up. There are several pre-fab- the new facility is a more permanent pleted in June 2006 has been pushed ricated components of the building that structure. back by the recent weather. Camp 6 is were built in the United States. All of the “Camp 6 will provide a facility that now projected to be completed sometime steel cells were fabricated and have been is less susceptible to deterioration and in July of 2006. delivered to the jobsite awaiting installa- signifi cantly easier to maintain and oper- In the past, construction was uninter- tion. Other pre-fabricated materials in- ate,” she said. rupted because of Guantanamo’s seam- clude the concrete structure, fl oors, walls, Additionally Camp 6 offers indoor less desert environment. However, in the and roof slab. Some of these materials dining areas, improved living conditions, past few months it has rained more in a for the fi rst fl oor have been delivered to and improved toilets and showers. Fi- month’s time than all of last year. The the jobsite,” she said. nally, Camp 6 will require signifi cantly consistent rain has put off the construc- Camp 6 will provide the detainees with fewer guards to maintain security and tion for 30 days. a wider range of freedoms, and comforts, operate the facility compared to Camp “They are now just coming out of the as well as providing Troopers a quality Delta, she said. ground with foundations, underground work enviroment and adding a vital asset There have been some obstacles in the utilities and slab-on-grade. Basically, the to the JTF mission.  PAGE 2 | TROOPER-TO-TROOPER FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 4, 2005 | THE WIRE

Leadership Challenges JTF-GTMO Command Commander: Maj. Gen. Jay W. Hood Joint Task Force CSM: at the Squad Level Command Sgt. Maj. Angel Febles By Command Sgt. Maj. Patrick Flannery Director of Public Affairs: Lt. Col. Jeremy Martin: 9928 JTF-GTMO 1/18th Cavalry CSM 326th MPAD Commander: Anyone who has ever led a squad or Maj. Jeffrey Weir: 3713 team knows that it has the most demand- Command Information Officer: ing leadership challenges of any position Lt. Angela King-Sweigart: 3651 in the military. At no other level does a 326th MPAD First Sergeant: leader identify Troopers, by name, to per- Sgt. 1st Class David Zerbe: 3649 sonally close with the enemy. Many think a company or battalion commander does Circulation: 1,200 this. But, as we take a quick look at how orders are issued, we see battalion commanders issuing directives and intent to The Wire company and troop commanders, in turn, Editor: the company commanders issue their or- Sgt. Jessica Wilson: 3594 ders and intent to the platoon leader, and Managing Editor: the platoon leader tells the squad leaders Spc. Seth Myers: 3589 and team leaders what to do. Then the Layout Editor: squad or team leader turns to his troops, Spc. Ian Shay: 2171 looks them in the eye, and says, “Kincade, Photo Editor: Sgt. Todd Lamonica: 3589 Galoway and Williams, I want you to at- Staff Writers & Design Team: tack from the left fl ank, Hanson and Con- Spc. Jeshua Nace: 3499 nors attack from the right, Kelly and Tay- gets up in the middle of the night in time to Spc. Timothy Book: 3592 lor set up the gun and cover us from here, wake their Troopers, prepare them for the Glancy stick with me. We’ll rally at the days mission, insure they eat, get dressed, base of that hill. Any questions?” Then properly equipped, inspected and arrive at Contact us: he watches, fi rst hand, as his Troopers en- their duty station on time. Through the Base Information: 2000 gage the enemy. shift the leader constantly observes his Public Affairs Office: 3594 or 3651 The Squad Leader has to know that troopers and directs their actions. These his troops will do what they’re told. He duties range from standing watch in a From the continental United States: also knows that because of his directives, tower to escorting detainees, performing Commercial: 011-53-99-3594 DSN: 660-3594 some may not return. mounted patrols, sally port duties, intelli- So, how does the Squad Leader know gence ops, mail room details, access con- his troops will do what they’re told? Bet- trol points, admin offi ce, baggage check, Online: ter question: how does the Squad Leader medical support, logistics ops, operation www.jtfgtmo.southcom.mil know his troops will do what is right, centers, and many other missions required without being told? It’s called leadership to make JTF-GTMO a success. and good training. FM 22-100 defi nes Our junior NCOs and POs have been leadership as, “…infl uencing people—by told since the day they arrived, “This mis- providing purpose, direction, and motiva- sion depends on the Squad Leader and tion—while operating to accomplish the Petty Offi cer doing their job and infl uenc- mission and improving the organization”. ing their Troopers to accomplish their mis- Yes, someone was hired to write fancy sion.” The leadership skills of our young words that simply mean, “Train your warriors and the challenges they meet and troopers to do what is right, because it is overcome are certainly the backbone of right to do the job you’re trained to do, our mission. They are the future of our and to lead by example.” Military Services. The 326th Mobile Public Affairs So you ask, what does this have to do The next time you see a Squad Leader Detachment, Joint Task Force- with the mission at GTMO? The principles or Petty Offi cer directing Troopers at their Guantanamo, produces The of leadership are the same here as they are positions, clearing weapons, changing the Wire, which is printed under in combat. That young squad leader, sec- guard, or supervising a detail, watch and the provisions of Department of tion sergeant, petty offi cer or team leader, be proud. They are leaders!  Defense Instruction 5120.4. FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 4, 2005 | THE WIRE FEATURES | PAGE 3 Can you hear me now, GTMO?

By Army Sgt. Todd Lamonica to call home it will cost you nine cents a minute courtesies and honors. The wearing of com- and a 50-cent connection fee. Voice mail is the munication devices will be at the commanding JTF-GTMO Public Affairs Office only extra option available at this time. “Due to officer’s discretion. Most of the luxuries we enjoy in the states current NAVSTA and Joint Task Force policy, The NAVSTA itself has instructions on cell are not always available to us here. Satellite we can not activate cell phone cameras,” said phone usage while in a motor vehicle; consult Communications Systems Inc. is making one of Flores. base security on any questions regarding this those conveniences that most Americans enjoy a Accessories for the SCSI phone can be pur- instruction, as well as your appropriate service reality to Troopers. chased at building N609. Also, the Web is a regulations. Cell phone service is now available here. source for purchasing cell phone accessories, so If this deal is not within your budget, help This is how it works; a Trooper brings their per- shop around. is on the way. Plans are in the works to install sonal cell phone to SCSI building N609. If their Cell phone towers have been erected telephones inside every room located in Camp personal phone is programmable with SCSI’s throughout the base to ensure connectivity. “If America. Although no official date has been Subscriber Identity Card (sim card), they can you make a call and the connection is made, the given, the contract has already been awarded. use it. “Most phones can be used as long as they only place this call could fail is in various areas SCSI has provided a way for JTF Troopers are tri-band or gsm (global system for mobile of Camp America. The problem is the towers to enjoy one of the conveniences that many miss communications), and we can program it,” said signal radius and that the mountains can get in from home.  Mario Flores, telephone operations manager. the way of the signal” said Flores. If the Trooper’s phone is not programmable, Due to operational security Troopers are not they will have to purchase one. Currently, only authorized to wear personal cell phones inside one style of phone is available, a Motorola V66 any of the detention facilities or areas where and it costs $150, plus a $50 activation fee. classified material is processed. The current calling plan is a one-year con- Army Regulation 670-1, Wear and Appear- tract. Troopers can still sign up even though ance of Army Uniform and Insignia, Chapter 1, they may only have four or five months left section one through nine states a cell phone may here. Before they redeploy, they will go to SCSI be worn on the belt, belt loops or waistband of and terminate their contract early. With most the uniform, at the discretion of the commander cell phone plans in the states, heavy fees are and when required in performance of your du- tacked onto your bill when you do this, but not ties. According to the Navy policy, one com- here. The contract will be terminated and there munications device may be worn on the belt, will be no fees added to your bill. as long as it is not visible while in uniform. The current calling plan costs $49 a month, Additionally, the use of these devices will not unlimited local and incoming calls. If you plan interfere with the proper rendering of military

Troopers rock the mountain

By Spc. Seth Myers JTF-GTMO Public Affairs Office After many delays, the restoration of graffiti hill finally took place Oct. 19 and 21. Originally it was not scheduled for the Oct. 19, but Troopers seized the rare opportunity of a dry day and head- ed to the hills. The project was pioneered and pushed by JTF-GTMO Com- mand Sgt. Maj. Angel Febles. However, it was the Troopers mo- tivation that got the job done. They understood why the job was necessary and committed themselves to completing it. “The idea is to come in and clean it so when we do leave, the landscape looks good and it doesn’t have ‘Adrian 88’ (one of the Photo by Spc. Seth Myers pieces of graffiti that was there) written all over it,” said Coast Troopers “remove” the graffiti from the mountain by Guard Master Chief Thomas Cowan. covering it with brown paint. Troopers used brown rock colored spray paint to cover up the graffiti, making the graffiti less noticeable. Why cover paint with workers spent the afternoon painting over the various blemishes paint? on the landscape. In the end, it was all worth it; they saw the fruits “Because it makes the land look more natural of course,” said of their labors. Riley simply motioned toward the revitalized land- Coast Guard Petty Officer 3rd Class Carlos Riley, one of the Troop- scape with a smile on his face saying, “This is awesome. Look at ers who helped restore graffiti hill. “What kind of land has paint all the view,” said Riley. over it—peoples names, drawings, I love Lisa…” The next time you drive by, take note of what is no longer there, Amidst GTMO’s harsh heat and with nothing to shade them, the and how much better it looks due to the Trooper’s diligent work.  PAGE 4 | FEATURE FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 4, 2005 | THE WIRE Coasties keeping our waters safe By Spc. Timothy Book JTF-GTMO Public Affairs Office Patrolling the waters of Guantanamo Bay is currently the mission for Coast Guard Port Security Unit 311. “We’re out here on the water all of the time,” said Petty Officer 2nd Class David Burch, coxswain of one of the boat crews. “It’s just like standing a post; only we’re on the water.” Each boat crew consists of a coxswain and two to three crewmen. The coxswain is the driver of the boat and is in charge. The crewmen man the weapons and other duties to assist the coxswain. “They are my eyes, ears and nose,” said Burch. “They en- able me to concentrate solely on driving the boat.” “The challenge at night is identifying other craft,” said Petty Officer 2nd Class Photos by Spc. Timothy Book William Payne, coxswain, currently on Petty Officer 3rd Class Brian Martin photographs a Cuban vessel while es- the night shift. “It’s quieter. We have less corting it to the sea. traffic than days, but it’s harder to identify other boats.” to direct him to the “man” in the water. geared toward training his crewmen for the Working the night shift does have ad- In addition to Bowyer giving bearing and coxswain position. vantages, Payne said. “It gives us more range every few seconds, arm signals were Petty Officer 2nd Class Greg O’Gorman time to do training. Plus, the training is used to point to the man. They approached and Petty Officer 3rd Class Brian Martin are more challenging.” the object. Jepson threw the line, and with- crewmen and break-in coxswains. Each Training is a major part of the work in seconds, the “man” was back on board. took turns as coxswain, which involved that both shifts carry out. Payne initiated a Payne also demonstrated the capabilities not just driving the boat, but directing the man overboard drill. A rubber bumper was of the boat by performing maneuvers that crew. thrown into the water to represent someone can be used to prevent a would-be enemy Burch told them which drills to perform, falling from the boat. “Man overboard!” access to assets in a port. “It’s important to but did not give any direction until after began the drill, and everyone goes into ac- practice this,” he said. “Part of our job is to they finished. “That’s the best way to learn: tion. Petty Officer 3rd Class Erik Jepson, protect the HVA [high value assets]. These by doing the job.” crewman, quickly moved to the rear of the boats are great. They’re fast and very ma- Outside of training, both crews had real- boat to prepare a life ring and a heaving neuverable.” world duties to perform. line. Petty Officer 3rd Class Quinn Bowyer, During the day shift, Burch also per- Payne and his crew identified every craft crewman, kneeled down in front of Payne formed training drills, but most were and ensured their safety. “The problem we see most of the time is someone forgetting Petty Officer 3rd Class Brian to turn on the navigation lights. But, it is Martin gives hand signals as important at night,” said Payne. well as verbal commands to Burch, and his crew, escorted a Cuban direct the coxswain to a “man” barge moving through the bay. “We have overboard. to keep the channel open to them, but we make it obvious that we’re watching.” Patrolling the waters here has kept PSU- 311 busy, but it has been good for the unit. “This has been a good deployment for us,” said Payne. “We have more qualified coxswains and almost all of our crewmen are Petty Officer 2nd Class Greg qualified.”  O’Gorman tosses a heaving line during a man overboard drill. FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 4, 2005 | THE WIRE REVIEWS/NEWS | PAGE 5 A Military Commissions Timeline of Key Events Compiled by 1st Lt. Bruce Roberts al Qosi of Sudan and David Hicks of judge orders the hearing stayed in U.S. Commissions Public Affairs Officer Australia. v. Hamdan. The Government appeals Jul. 7, 2004, DoD announces that to the Circuit Court of the District of Nov. 13, 2001, the President issues the President determined that nine Columbia (DC Circuit). a Military Order regarding the Deten- more detainees held at Guantanamo December 2004, A different U.S. tion, Treatment, and Trial of Certain Bay, Cuba are subject to potential trial District Court judge orders a stay in Non-Citizens in the War Against Ter- by military commission. U.S. v. al Qosi. The Appointing Au- rorism. In the order, the President ex- Aug. 24, 2004, The fi rst U.S. mili- thority orders a stay in the other two plains why military commissions are tary commission since World War II cases, U.S. v. Hicks and U.S. v. al necessary, and directs a “full and fair was convened. Salim Achmed Ham- Bahlul. trial” for anyone tried by military com- dan was arraigned on charges of con- Jun. 14, 2005, The Appointing Au- mission. The President also orders the spiracy to commit violations of the thority denies al Bahlul’s request to humane treatment of detainees and law of war. represent himself. delegates to the Secretary of Defense Aug. 26-27, 2004, Hearings began July 2005, The DC Circuit Court authority to issue further rules for con- in the other three cases referred to trial unanimously overturns the stay of the ducting military commissions. by military commission. Al Bahlul District Court in Hamdan. The de- Mar. 21, 2002, Secretary of De- caused an abrupt interruption to his fense asks the Supreme Court to over- fense Donald H. Rumsfeld issues Nov. 18, 2005, scheduled turn the DC Circuit. The DC Circuit an order outlining the structure of hearing date for motions, but withholds issuing the mandate or order military commissions. His order in- not trial on the merits, in U.S. lifting the stay imposed by the District cludes trial procedures, standards for v. Hicks. Court until the Supreme Court acts. admissibility of evidence, defendants’ Just as in other criminal tri- Aug. 31, 2005, The Secretary of legal safeguards, a review process, als in state and federal court, Defense approves changes to improve and requirements for conviction and detainees are presumed inno- military commission procedures. sentencing. He delegates to the De- cent until and if proven guilty These changes follow a careful review partment of Defense (DoD) General beyond a reasonable doubt in a of commission procedures and take Counsel and the Appointing Authority military commission trial. To into account a number of factors, in- for Military Commissions the author- read the full DOD news releas- cluding lessons learned from military ity to issue additional instructions and es regarding Military Commis- commissions proceedings that began regulations. sions go to: www.defenselink. in late 2004. The principle effect of Apr. 30, 2003, The DoD General mil/news/Aug2004/commis- these changes is to make the presid- Counsel begins issuing a series of mil- sions_releases.htm. ing offi cer function more like a judge itary commission instructions to fa- and the other panel members function cilitate the conduct of future military military commission hearing by ask- more like a jury. One of the changes commissions. The instructions issued ing to terminate his attorney-client re- is that the presiding offi cer will be re- to date include crimes and elements of lationship with his military attorneys sponsible for deciding most questions offenses as well as other administra- and to represent himself. Al Qosi of law while the other panel members tive guidance and procedures for com- and Hicks were arranged and the next will have the authority to determine mission participants with the goal of hearing date was set for the month of commission fi ndings and decide any ensuring a full and fair trial. November 2004. sentence. Jul. 3, 2003, The President deter- Nov. 3, 2004, The hearing resumed Sept. 16, 2005, The DoD General mines that six enemy combatants cur- in the case of U.S. v. David Hicks. The Counsel issues an instruction to con- rently detained by the United States Presiding Offi cer Col. Peter Brown- form with the Secretary of Defense’s are subject to potential trial by mili- beck announced at the termination of Order of 31 August 2005. tary commission. the hearing that a defense request to Sept. 20, 2005, The Appointing Jun. 29, 2004, Appointing Author- delay trial on the merits until March Authority lifts the stay he imposed in ity John D. Altenburg, Jr. approved 15, 2005 was granted. Additional mo- U.S. v. Hicks. Action on Hamdan and and referred to trial charges on Ali tions hearings were to be scheduled in al Qosi continues in suspended status Hamza Ahmed Sulayman al Bahlul of the interim. because of the November 2004 federal Yemen and Ibrahim Ahmed Mahmoud Nov. 8, 2004, a U.S. District Court district court order.  PAGE 6 | FEATURESTORY FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 4, 2005 | THE WIRE Honoring those who have served

By Spc. Seth Myers JTF-GTMO Public Affairs Office

Nov. 11, a day of memorial in which we should take time to remember our military heroes and the sacrifi ces they made for our country and freedom. Veterans Day is almost upon us, but do you know who we are honoring that day? What created Veterans Day? Originally, Veterans Day was known as Armistice Day, a day to pay respects to those who died during World War I. The war ended when an armistice was signed November 11, 1918. On that same day the following year, President Woodrow Wilson declared Nov. 11 Armistice Day. “To us in America, the refl ections of Armistice Day will be fi lled with solemn pride in the heroism of those who died in the country’s service and with gratitude for the victory, both because of the thing from which it has freed us and because of the opportunity it has given America to show her sympathy with peace and justice in the councils of the nations,” said President Wilson. As time went on and other wars occurred, there were more war veterans who were honored on Armistice Day. Because this day had been expanded to honor more than the original World War I veterans, President Eisenhower changed the holiday’s name to Veterans Day on June 1, 1954. In 1968, Veterans Day was changed to the last Monday in Octo- ber so people would have a full three-day weekend to pay their respects, but in 1978, it was changed back to Nov. 11 because people felt the Nov. 11 was too important to forget. To this day we honor those who have served our country on Nov. 11. Their sacrifi ces will not be forgotten. It not only lives in the hearts of loved ones they left behind, it lives within the spirit of our country and this holiday. Multiple events will occur to honor Veterans Day. Remember to check “The Wire” for locations and times. 

(Above) Even though the actual event depicted is from World War II, this famous Marine memorial, the Iwo Jima Memorial, is dedicated to any Marine’s who have defended our country since 1775.(Top Left) World War I veteran gives his respects to those who have paid the ultimate price for our country.(Left) The dark reﬂ ective surface of the Vietnam Memorial holds the names of 58,195 people who died during the conﬂ ict. FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 4, 2005 | THE WIRE FEATURESTORY | PAGE 7 Honoring those who have served

(Above) Even though the actual event depicted is from World War II, this famous Marine memorial, the Iwo Jima Memorial, is dedicated to any Marine’s who have defended our country since 1775.(Top Left) World War I veteran gives his respects to those who have paid the ultimate price for our country.(Left) The dark reﬂ ective surface of the Vietnam Memorial holds the names of 58,195 people who died during the conﬂ ict. PAGE 8 | SPORTSWIRE FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 4, 2005 | THE WIRE NBA kicks off the season; expect some changes Commentary by Spc. Ian Shay JTF-GTMO Public Affairs Office

With the NFL in midseason and the return of the NHL, the NBA might feel a bit pushed to the side this season. The NBA is about to start a remodeling season of sorts. Stricter rules, a dress code and some surprise teams ready to spring forward. The NBA, like other professional sports organizations, has had to tinker with their rules and practices the past few years. The sports world is trying to mold its teams and players into a more socially acceptable rep- resentation. Take the NBA dress code for example. Players are made to dress up before and after games, even though they are seldom ever Photo found on espn.com seen before changing into their jerseys. This Tim Duncan and Tony Parker dressed conservative, but not conservative has upset many professional players like enough for the new NBA dress code. Steve Nash and Allen Iverson, while other players like Lebron James have agreed that blocks per game. part of a real contender, especially since their the NBA is a professional job and it pays to The Memphis Grizzlies also fi nished division includes some of the worst teams in look professional. It pays because if players preseason at 6-2, even though they lack the the NBA. are in constant violation of the rules, the NBA superstar power. The Grizzlies can make the And even though the Golden State War- will fi ne them heavily. wins happen only if they can play mistake riors have started out pre-season at 2-5, the Even though the NBA season starts amidst free ball. They will have to fi ght for wins in franchise has made some important moves. two other mainstream sports, this season the southwest; it’s a tough division with a lot The acquisition of Baron Davis in February looks to make a lot of noise. Watch out for of superstar rivals. gives the Warriors a leader with experience the Los Angeles Clippers this year; they fi n- Carmelo Anthony and Marcus Camby as well as the talent to match. The Warriors ished preseason at 6-2, their best start since have led the Denver Nuggets to a 7-1 start this also have young talent in Jason Richardson the 1977-1978 season when they left Buffalo. preseason. In the past few years the Nuggets and Troy Murphy. If Davis can stay healthy Elton Brand led the offense 14 points, ranks have collapsed near the end of each season. this season, look for the Warriors to make a 11th in NBA in rebounds per game and 9th in The Nuggets have a good team and look the push for the playoffs.  NFL Picks week 9 Monday Night Indianapolis at New England Week 6 Shay Wilson Fried Atlanta at Miami Falcons Falcons Falcons Shay: Carolina at Tampa Bay Panthers Panthers Panthers Patriots 27-21 Cincinnati at Baltimore Bengals Bengals Bengals Wilson: Detroit at Minnesota Lions Lions Lions Colts 30-27 Houston at Jacksonville Jaguars Jaguars Jaguars Fried: Oakland at Kansas City Chiefs Chiefs Raiders Colts 27-10 San Diego at N.Y. Jets Chargers Chargers Chargers Tennessee at Cleveland Titans Titans Titans Chicago at New Orleans Last Week Bears Bears Bears (9-5) Shay vs. (11-3) Wilson N.Y. Giants at San Francisco Giants Giants Giants Hughes Eliminated Seattle at Arizona Seahawks Seahawks Seahawks Pittsburgh at Green Bay Steelers Steelers Steelers Picks submitted by Spc. Ian Shay, Army Sgt. Philadelphia at Washington Eagles Kirk Wilson and Coast Guard Petty Offi cer Redskins Redskins 1st Class Donald Fried. Open Date: Buffalo, Dallas, Denver, St. Louis FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 4, 2005 | THE WIRE FEATURE/NEWS | PAGE 9 Cuban missile crisis 40th anniversary Historic unit By Army Sgt. Jessica Wilson JTF-GTMO Public Affairs Office reactivated This year marks the 40th anniversary of the Cuban missile crisis. This cold war confronta- By Army PFC David Ondik tion began when the USSR increased its support for Fidel Castro’s regime and Nikita Khrush- chev installed ballistic missiles in Cuba. In FORT CAMPBELL, Ky. (Army News 1962 President John F. Kennedy received pho- Service, Oct. 17, 2005) -- Over half a century ago, these hills echoed to the tographic evidence proving Cuba housed instal- Photo found on dogpile.com lations for offensive missiles. sounds of “Currahee!” as hundreds of On October 22 Kennedy announced the dis- for Cuba - doing so without incident. men endured weeks of hard training. covery during a televised broadcast. He declared During the crisis, communication between They were toughening themselves, get- that any nuclear attack from Cuba would also be Kennedy and Khrushchev resulted in the Soviet considered an attack by the Soviet Union. Im- government dismantling missile installations in ting ready to face a dangerous foe in a mediately following the announcement, military Cuba. Although it is noted in many publications distant land. They were young, but they forces prepared for action and the U.S. spent as the most serious U.S.- Soviet confrontation, were determined. the following days organizing a counter attack. the Cuban missile crisis ended as abruptly as it In epic battles across Europe, they During that time, the U.S. military set up a naval began. Information can be found on encyclope- made history.  blockade and intercepted Soviet ships destined dia.com Last week, on the eve of another journey into battle, a new generation of Virtual Commissary opens for business Airborne Warriors assumed their place among the “Band of Brothers.” By Bonnie Powell customer is entered in the Defense Enroll- The 101st Airborne Division’s 4th Bri- ment Eligibility Reporting System (DEERS). gade Combat Team was officially reacti- FORT LEE, Va. (Army News Service, Oct. Military exchanges use a similar method to 21, 2005) -- Commissary shoppers looking check for authorization before permitting ac- vated as the 506th Regimental Combat for a different kind of gift for friends or fam- cess to exchange Web sites or online shopping. Team at the Division Parade Field here ily at home or abroad can let their “fingers do DoD civilians stationed overseas who are Oct. 13. the clicking” at the new Virtual Commissary. otherwise authorized to shop at commissaries The 506th has distinguished itself in Located under the shopping link at http://www. may not be able to access Virtual Commis- combat repeatedly since its original acti- commissaries.com, Virtual Commissary will sary until changes are made to the DEERS vation July 1, 1942, and recently achieved open up a whole new world of Internet shopping database by the Defense Manpower Data Cen- yet another level of fame in the wake of ter, said DeCA officials. DMDC is targeting for authorized users of the commissary benefit. Stephen E. Ambrose’s bestselling novel “We’re excited about DeCA’s first adventure completion of the changes for late November. into the world of Internet shopping,” said Pat- Virtual Commissary customers can make se- and the subsequent cable mini-series, rick B. Nixon, chief executive officer and acting lections and fill in their payment and shipping “Band of Brothers”. director for the Defense Commissary Agency. information in one easy and secure step, before “This call to duty went out on Dec. 7, Initially, one of DeCA’s business partners, being transferred to the manufacturer’s site 1941,” said Col. Thomas D. Vail, 506th Kraft Foods, Inc., is kicking off Internet shop- where they can get total cost for the product (in- RCT commander, referring to the Pearl ping with a selection of gift baskets. “But the cluding the shipping) and finalize their purchase. Harbor attack in his remarks following number of vendors and manufacturers par- Shipping and handling charges are paid by the the uncasing of the colors. “Hundreds of ticipating will continue to increase – along customer, just as at most other Internet shop- Currahees made the ultimate sacrifice so with the variety of products,” Nixon said. ping sites, and charges will vary depending on All of the products in the gift baskets at the method of shipping selected, location, and that we could live in a world free from Virtual Commissary can be found on the the speed of delivery requested. Customers can tyranny and oppression. Our Currahees shelves of “brick and mortar” commissaries, check for availability of delivery to APO and have trained hard and are ready to join but the unique packaging of products into FPO addresses as well as get more information our brothers and sisters in Iraq.” gift and special occasion baskets adds a new on what’s in the gift baskets by clicking on the Vail outlined the role the 506th RCT twist. With titles like “Camouflage,” “Drill image of the gift basket at Virtual Commissary. Soldiers will play during their deploy- Sergeant” and “Touch of Home,” the baskets Payment for orders can be made with any credit ment. offer assortments of crackers, canned cheeses, card accepted in “real” commissaries and cus- cookies, candies and even beverages and cof- tomer information is not archived by DeCA. “Our Soldiers will be defending this fee packs. Down the road, Virtual Commissary expan- new government and this nascent democ- Secure portal for safe access sion could include making a wide variety of racy by training the Iraqi military and to access the extended commissary, shoppers commissary products available, a feature that providing security for the Iraqi govern- must pass through a secure portal found under would allow deployed military service mem- ment,” Vail said. the shopping link at www.commissaries.com. bers, retirees, and other authorized shoppers to (Editor’s Note: Michelle Gordon, Fort Personal information entered by the customer order items they want and need at commissary Campbell Public Affairs, contributed to  is validated to ensure they are an authorized savings. this story.) shopper. Access is dependent on whether the PAGE 10 | WORSHIPWIRE FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 4, 2005 | THE WIRE What we can learn from Rosa Parks By Army Chaplain (Lt. Col.) Chris Molnar of Independence. What JTF-GTMO Command Chaplain can we in the JTF learn from this? I remind you of This week an unusual bringing our Country back the oath you took, “…to American Heroine went to to its original commitment defend the Constitution of her final resting place and in the Declaration of Inde- the United States from all has been given the hon- pendence, “ We hold these enemies…” My allegiance, ors usually accorded to truths to be self-evident, your allegiance, is ultimately presidents. In 1955 Rosa that all men are created to the Constitution, not to Parks heroically disobeyed equal….” What can we in any particular individual. No a Montgomery, Alabama the JTF learn from Rosa American citizen may ever city ordinance requiring Parks’ heroic act? defend an immoral act with black folks to give up their We can learn that there the words “I was ordered to ing the higher Law and our seats on city buses to white is a Law behind all human do such and such….” Please own conscience, regardless folks. I understand she was laws that takes precedence remember Rosa Parks and all of the personal cost to us. It fined $10 plus $4 court over those human laws. those in uniform who have means doing the right thing costs. This apparently in- Rosa Parks violated a city given their lives in obedience at the right time, wherever significant, solitary act, set ordinance but kept a higher to their oath. In a sense they we serve: in the office; on off a chain of events that law expressed in those sa- are watching us. Keeping the cell blocks, in the clinic. forever changed America, cred words of Declaration faith with them means obey- No quibbling! 

Dancing through life CAMP AMERICA WORSHIP SCHEDULE Sunday 9 a.m. Protestant Service Troopers’ Chapel By Army Chaplain (Lt. Col.) Robert Palmer 6:00 p.m. Confessions Troopers’ Chapel JTF-GTMO Chaplains office 6:30 p.m. Catholic Mass Troopers’ Chapel 7:30 p.m. Evening Prayer Troopers’ Chapel Guidance. We all need it in our public and private Wednesday 7:30 p.m. Soul Survivor Camp America North Pavilion lives. It provides us with direction in the choices we make and in the conduct we display. When I meditated NAVAL BASE CHAPEL on the word Guidance, I kept seeing “dance” at the end of the word. I remembered that doing God’s will is a lot Sunday 8 a.m. Pentecostal Gospel Room 13 like dancing. When two people try to lead, nothing feels 9 a.m. Catholic Mass Main Chapel right. The movement doesn’t ﬂow with the music, and 9 a.m. Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Sanctuary A everything is quite uncomfortable and jerky. When one 9:30 a.m. Protestant Sunday School Main Chapel person realizes that, and lets the other person lead, both 10 a.m. Protestant Liturgical Sanctuary B bodies begin to ﬂow with the music. One gives gentle 11 a.m. Protestant Service Main Chapel 1 p.m. Gospel Service Main Chapel cues, perhaps with a nudge to the back or by pressing 5 p.m. Pentecostal Gospel Room 13 lightly in one direction or another. It’s as if two people Monday 7 p.m. Prayer Group Fellowship Hall become one body, moving beautifully. The dance takes Fellowship 7 p.m. Family Home Evening Room 8 surrender, willingness, and attentiveness from one per- Tues. to Fri. 12 p.m. Daily Mass Cobre Chapel son and gentle guidance and skill from another. Looking Wednesday 7 p.m. Men’s Bible Study Fellowship Hall at the letter “G” in Guidance I thought of God, followed Friday 1 p.m. Islamic Prayer Room 12 Saturday 4:30 p.m. Confessions Main Chapel by “u” and “i”. “God”, “u” and “i” “dance”. God, you, 5:30 p.m. Vigil Mass Main Chapel and I dance.

Real guidance for our life happens when we trust God Jewish Shabbat Services held every second Friday at 7:30 p.m. in the to lead. Dance together with God, trusting Him to lead Naval Base Chapel complex Room 11. and guide you through every aspect of your life.  FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 4, 2005 | THE WIRE 15 MINUTES OF FAME | PAGE 11 15 Minutes of Fame with VTC technician Mark Rose

By Spc. Jeshua Nace have a total of five sites, with JTF-GTMO Public Affairs Office the possibility of adding a new one. I also perform any main- I understand you were in the mili- tenance, if required, on all tary; what branch were you in and VTC equipment. what did you do? Why did you choose to I was in the Air Force for almost nine come to Guantanamo Bay to years. I started my career as a photo main- work with the JTF? tenance technician, but three months af- I wanted to get my foot in ter I finished tech school, my career field the door with the contracting was merged with base security systems world and add on to my expe- and video maintenance. Soon afterwards, rience. Another more impor- I just became the Audio/Visual guy, jack- tant reason was to become debt of-all-trades, master of none. free and repair any damage to Why did you join? my credit. I figured a year of I initially joined to go to college and solitude would keep me from the technical training. I wanted to travel throwing away all my money and serve my country while doing it; so I and give me a chance to catch joined the Air Force because I felt that it up. could meet all my requirements. I wasn’t What is the best part of disappointed. working with the military as Where were you stationed? a civilian? I began my career at Nellis AFB(Air The best part would have Force Base), Las Vegas, Nevada. After to be the way I can now help two years, I was moved to Aviano, Italy. the Soldiers. On occasion, I I spent three years there because I mar- do MWR VTC’s, which al- ried one year after arriving. My next as- lows military members to Photo by Spc. Jeshua Nace signment was Andersen AFB, Guam. I talk with their families on TV. only served 1 ½ years there when they It’s the next best thing to actually being you make of it.’ I’ve met a lot of good moved me to Macdill AFB, where after 2 back home with your family. You get to people, each with their own quirks and years, I separated from the Air Force. see them and catch up on all the things mannerism, just like in the Air Force. How has your military career af- a member might miss being deployed And just like it was when I served, ev- fected your life as a contractor? here. Also, when I separated from the eryone here has something in common; I wouldn’t be here if it wasn’t for the Air Force, I realized there were a lot of so we have common ground to stand on. military. As a matter of fact, because of things I miss about being in the service, I enjoy the fact that because of the small all my experience working with different but now working along side military island, everyone is forced to meet people contractors in various fields, it allowed members I get a chance to relive all those they normally wouldn’t go out of their me to make some contacts and gave me a experiences. way to meet, and in turn, might just find chance to get my foot in the door. With Are there any moments here or in a life long friend.  all the training and experience in the Air the Air Force that stick out? Force on my resume, it was easier to land As in lessons learned? How much a contract job. Let me tell you, joining time do you have oh young grasshop- 15 Minutes of Fame the Air Force was by far the best choice I per? If you mean ‘something I could take Know a Trooper worthy of ever made in my life. away from both my experience in the Air being highlighted in “15 Minutes What do you do for the JTF? Force and here,’ well it would have to be of Fame?” Call Master Sgt. I run and schedule all the Video Tele- camaraderie. Everyone is here for what- Stephen Miller at 3594. conferencing (VTC’s) on this base. We ever purpose, but most live by, ‘it’s what PAGE 12 | AROUND THE JTF FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 4, 2005 | THE WIRE AROUND THE

JTFArmy Sgt. 1st Class Terance La Croix of J3, Army Sgt. Elizabeth Sanchez of HHC and Army Master Sgt. Efren Cornejo of HHC display their certiﬁ- cates for achieving the 500 mile mark in the Run for Life program. Photo by Army Staff. Sgt. Nfor Barthson

Photo by Army Sgt. Jessica Wilson JTF-GTMO Commander Maj. Gen. Jay Hood and Army Lt. Col. Michael Vance pin on Navy Lt. Cmdr. Thomas Cooney’s new rank.

Photo by Army Staff. Sgt. Nfor Barthson As part of the Halloween celebrations, a par- ty was held at the Windjammer for everyone at Guantanamo. There were many interesting cos- tumes, and a very elaborate vampire outﬁt stood out from the rest.

Army Sgt. Jabari Carter and Army Sgt. Dave Lankford are promoted from the rank of special- ist. Capt. John Adams is shown pinning the new rank on Lankford.

Photo by Spc. Timothy Book