ElVol. 3 Winter Edition MorroSentinel of the Caribbean Oct-Nov-Dec 2018 “It takes every single one of us to make it happen and “as I look through this audience there almost isn’t one of us that wasn’t involved in this. Thank you General (Maj. Gen. Jones) for being here. Thank you for your continued investment in Fort Buchanan and thank you for the teamwork we will show in the future,” said Lt. Col. Patrick J. Dillon, Deputy Garrison Commander. Fort Buchanan” inaugurates its Lake Story on page 3 Autumn Edition Garrison Commander Col. Guy D. Bass Garrison Command Sergeant Major Command Sgt. Maj. Heriberto Quintana Deputy Garrison Commander Lt. Col. Patrick J. Dillon Deputy to the Garrison Commander William S. Leyh Public Affairs Officer Grissel Rosa Command Information Rosie Irizarry Visit Our Facebook page Mailing address- Public Affairs Office ATTN: IMSE-BUC-PA 390 Double Eagle Ave., Suite 311 New look, new photos, new information Fort Buchanan, Puerto Rico 00934-4616 and much more. 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However, time, layout, style and editorial considerations, as well as determinations for publication, are established by the Garrison The community is invited to participate in these events as we partner together to provide opportunities, expand relationships, and show our appreciation to all who Commander or the Public Affairs Officer. serve and support the United States Armed Forces. Winter Edition 2018 Fort Buchanan inaugurates its Lake Story and photos by Rosie Irizarry Public Affairs Specialist Fort Buchanan inaugurated the recently (see page 19) acquired lake located inside the installation with a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony held December 3, 2018. Approximately 100 persons, including the commanding generals of the US Army Reserve and Puerto Rico National Guard; Commander of the Rodríguez Army Health Clinic; the Civilian Aides to the Secretary of the Army, both present and Emeritus; representatives of the municipalities (L to R) Garrison Command Sgt. Maj. Heriberto Quintana; Deputy Garrison Commander, Lt. Col. of Guaynabo and Bayamón; Patrick J. Dillon; PR Resident Commissioner, Hon. Jenniffer González; 81st Readiness Division representatives of the US Marine Commanding General, Maj. Gen. Kenneth D. Jones and garrison Director of Public Works, Maria (Angie) López cut the ribbon that inaugurates Fort Buchanan’s Lake. Corps and Navy Reserves; garrison staff and directors were in attendance. After welcoming all the distinguished visitors, Lt. Col. Dillon spoke to all the developments and construction projects that are taking place in Fort Buchanan, “It takes every single one of us to make it happen and as I look through this audience there almost isn’t one of us VIP guests received a tour and information on Deputy to the Garrison Commander, William S. that wasn’t involved in this. Thank you the construction of the new Child Development Leyh, briefs PR Resident Commissioner on the General (Maj. Gen. Kenneth D. Jones, Center project. new Super Clinic. 81st Readiness Division commanding construction, passing through housing, general) for being here. Thank you and the sites for the new Apparatus for your continued investment in Building, new Access Control Point Fort Buchanan and thank you for the project, Army Reserve centers, the teamwork we will show in the future,” Rodríguez Army Health Clinic, and said Dillon. the Golf Course. The windshield tour “Every time this Fort has asked for ended at Fort Buchanan’s Community funds they assured me where they’re Club with a luncheon where they were going to use them, how they’re going to joined by the Mayor of Guaynabo, the use them, and where the funds are, and Hon. Angel Pérez Otero. I want to thank you because I feel this Hon. González ended her visit by Hon. Jenniffer González addressed the is a real partnership not just with my joining Fort Buchanan’s Family and audience comprise of military leaders, as well as representatives from the municipalities of office but with all federal organizations Morale, Welfare and Recreation and Bayamón and Guaynabo; garrison directors and that are involved with this Fort,” said getting her validated membership card. tenants. Hon. González. “I want to finish today with another plea of support,” said Gonzalez, “My office is part of your office, count me as part of this team.” she concluded. After the ribbon cutting ceremony the Hon. González, Maj. Gen. Jones and other distinguished visitors took a windshield tour of the installation, Maj. Gen. Jones, garrison leaders and tenant units, ISSP Team members, the Mayor of Guaynabo including the old and new Child and a representative from Bayamón participated in a working lunch that exemplified the importance Development Center still under of strategic partnerships. El Morro 3 Winter Edition 2018 Fort Buchanan kicks off the holidays with “Operation Christmas” Parade Story by Rosie Irizarry Public Affairs Specialist The Navy paraded aircraft carrier No. The Three Kings walked along the 77, fitted with helicopter and airplane. route before Santa and Mrs. Claus who The holiday season officially started The carrier’s number 77 is in honor of were on top of a military emergency at Fort Buchanan with its traditional recently deceased US President, from services vehicle. Children along the Holiday Parade held December 7, the actual USS George H. W. Bush parade route were given candy and 2018. CVN-77, explained Navy Lt. Cdr. interacted with the parade marchers The theme for this year’s parade Jeremy L. Britt. and their floats. was “Operation Christmas.” Over 20 garrison directorates, tenant units and organizations participated with creative and colorful floats. “What I liked the best was the participation of services like the Puerto Rico National Guard, Navy, Marines, Coast Guard, AAFES, Commissary, Department of Defense Schools, JROTC, Rodriguez Army Health Clinic and more. It was an awesome parade!” said Garrison Commander, Col. Guy D. Bass. Among the innovative floats was the command group’s Chinook helicopter bursting with gifts; the Logistics Readiness Center’s M1 Abrams tank fitted with all the gear; Fort Buchanan’s Public Works’ also had a helicopter with real helicopter sound effects and Garrison Commander, Col. Guy D. Bass and his spouse, Mary Beth Scott (center) pose with side guns. members of the garrison command group and staff in front of the command group float a Chinook helicopter named Rudolf, before beginning the parade. Staff of the Rodríguez Army Health Clinic The Logistics Readiness Center pose in front The Directorate of Public Works prepared a gathered by their entry into “Operation of their entry to the parade, an M1 Abrams tank festive helicopter with a young gunner on point. Christmas” parade, a “bedridden Santa.” with Santa at the turret. The 22nd Weapons of Mass Destruction CST of The Navy personnel pose behind aircraft Well over 80 cadets sang cadences as they the P.R. National Guard had three vehicles and carrier No. 77, their creative submission for the marched in representation of the Antilles High a giant dressed in chemical protective gear. Christmas parade. School JROTC. Photos by Grissel Rosa, Public Affairs Officer and Rosie Irizarry, Public Affairs Specialist 4 El Morro Winter Edition 2018 Fort Buchanan’s “Operation Christmas” Parade (cont.) Resource Management staff wrapped up Members of the Directorate of Human Garrison Command staff all dressed up in as “pasteles”, gifts and snowman pose with Resources pose in front of their Mass Mailing colorful Christmas theme outfits pose with Mr. Garrison Command Sgt. Maj. Quintana (L) and Float. and Mrs. Santa Claus. Col. Bass (center). Traffic Accident Investigator/ Supervisor Capt. Alfredo Aponte maintained a safe flow of traffic during the parade. Marines from the US Marine Corps Det.1, LS Army Air Force Exchange Services paraded Co. CLR-45 at Fort Buchanan handed out candy with carts full of presents and toys from the to the children along the parade route. Exchange. Fort Buchanan’s Commissary paraded and All the Logistics Readiness Center personnel The appearance of Mr. and Mrs. Santa Claus handed out lots of candy to the children paraded with Soldiers, Coast Guardsmen and marked the end of “Operation Christmas” watching the parade with their parents.