Guantanamo Gazette 8, 1989 Vol. 45 -- No. 147 --U.S. Navy's only shore-based daily newspaper -- Tuesday, August Naval base ends four-day Jamaican celebration Corps and Jamaican military, presented their a nation to have their independence, Jamaica By JOSN LISA M. ENLOE national flags while both the American and has overcome many burdens and hardships Jamaican national anthems were played. and the Jamaican people have learned to work make their nation strong. Monday, Aug. 7, marked the 27th year of Following the anthems, the Naval Base together to Peart's humble words he Jamaican independence and the end of a Commander Capt. John Boyd stated in his Proceeding awards were then special Guantanamo Bay four-day celebra- opening remarks, "It is a good day to be expressed for his nation, those Americans and Jamaicans tion held at Phillips Park. independent and free." presented to who have given of their free time to be of of the naval base and The bandstand was filled with residents Capt. Boyd continued to say that on service to the needs requiring special care. as many gathered to hear the presentation, behalf of every American serving or working those individuals taste Jamaican foods, listen to the almost on this base, he was glad he had a chance to presentation came to a close, all hypnotizing beat of the Caribbean music and show the Jamaicans his appreciation of the When the invited to join in the festivities of dance with either each other or some Jamai- hard work they have accomplished over the were beat of the almost hypnotic cans who have now made the island their years in contributing to the success and dancing to the music, tasting the second home. welfare of the naval base. sound of the Caribbean foods and min- Of the many nationalities that reside on The Jamaican guest speaker, Dean Peart, several different Jamaican Secretary in theMinistry of gling with each other ending the four-day Jamaican speaker, Dean Peart, Parliamentary the base- American, Jamaican, Cuban and the Parliamentary the captain's words by say- celebration that marked the 27th year of Secretary in the Ministry of Labor speaks Filipino- all watched in silence as a special Labor, followed although 27 years was a short time for Jamaican independence. about freedom. (Official Navy photo) honor guard. comprised of both the Marine ing that fir Force does its part to help with Military Airlift Command a and mail processing for airlift by military Duty) orders expect to receive a ticketed seat hazardous cargo must be accompanied by A. DIAS aircraft. It also provides guidance in the on a scheduled flight. However, no-cost TAD Hazardous Cargo Data Certificate. "Forty By JO1 FRED out preparation, maintenance and distribution of falls under Space "A" seating." percent of these certificates are not filled correctly," Casco said.These must be sent All branches of the military are repre- traffic documentation, including manifests, Another problem, Brayton continued, back to the originating commands, which, he sented in Guantanamo Bay. There's the Navy military transportation authorization (MTA) originates from Navy ships in Guantanamo said, causes delays. Casco trains ATOC per- to train the Atlantic Fleet, the Army to inspect tickets, Space "A", leave, Environmental and Bay for training. When a sailor must go on sonnel in looking for errors on these certifi- our food and provide veterinarian services, Moral Leave procedures and checking bag- emergency leave, ship's commands issue cates. the Marines for defense, a small Coast Guard gage including anti-terrorist procedures. regular leave papers marked emergency. Casco says the certificate must identify Detachment for alien migration and drug The Air Force has provided Guantanamo all "These by themselves do not guarantee a the hazardous material, state what kind of interdiction enforcement and the Air Force. with 90 computer programs covering seat," Brayton pointed out, "because regular hazardous labels are to be used and whether The Air Force, on a naval base? "The air DoD/MAC regulations on terminal opera- to leave falls under Space "A" seating. Ship's the material must fly strictly on a cargo only terminal at the Naval Air Station (Guantan- tions. Navy supervisors use these programs commands must provide that sailor funded aircraft or if it can be loaded on an aircraft amo) is a MAC (Military Airlift Command) train their department personnel. emergency orders in order for us to grant him carrying passengers. Terminal," explained Tech. Sgt. Greg Bray- a guaranteed seat." ton, one of two Air Force MAC advisors "My job, right now, is relatively easy," A third problem is civilians who try to fly Asked how he liked working with Navy stationed here. Brayton continued. "That's because the to Puerto Rico on no-cost TAD orders. "Civil- personnel, Casco said, "Before I came to Brayton and Sgt. Marco Casco are actu- supervisors who run cargo, ATOC (Air Termi- ians are not authorized to fly no-cost TAD," Guantanamo, I was told that Navy people ally attached to the 437th Aerial Port Squad- nal Operations Center) and passenger service the Brayton explained. were very rank conscious and that made me ron, Charleston Air Force Base, S.C. Their are really good and know their jobs from Sgt. Casco works with Navy personnel in nervous. However, Navy people will sit down mission in Guantanamo is to provide techni- managers to the first line supervisors." the ATOC, which handles military cargo and with you and listen to what you have to say. cal advice and on-the-job training when Brayton works in the Air Terminal Office baggage. ATOC is located in the "Cargo I enjoy working with Navy people." needed on all aspects of Department of De- to answer questions that may arise concern- Barn" next to the Naval Air Station Fire Working with Navy people has kept fense (DoD) and MAC regulations governing ing DoD and MAC regulations. Department on the air strip. Brayton in Guantanamo Bay. "If it wasn't for air terminal operations to assigned naval per- "Some problems have occurred a number "One of our biggest concerns is hazardous the people, I wouldn't have extended here," sonnel. of times," Brayton said. "Some passengers cargo," Casco explained. He pointed out that he said. These regulations cover passenger, cargo under no-cost TAD (Temporary Additional Daily flight schedule posted Sign up on a first come, first served basis at McCalla Hangar on the following days; Monday and Thurs- Air Terminal, Monday through Water Condition Bravo is now in effect 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.; or at the Leeward S iday,8y81 to a.m.5 p.m.; to 4:30Tuesday p.m. Passengersand Friday, wishing to travel on the Aug. 17 flights to either Norfolk or Jacksonville must sign up on or before Aug. 11. EML/Space "A" paperwork is not required at sign up time but is required Please conserve fresh water for travel purposes. Baggage is limited to two pieces per person, not to exceed a total of 40 pounds. These are no-charge flights for those passengers manifested by the noon sign-up deadline. Travel is not guaranteed since this is a NALO required airlift. Flight schedules are subject to change. The special C-9 flights are noted with an (**). Other flights scheduled include: Gallons of water in storage as of: Friday, Aug. 4 13.74 MIL Saturday, Aug. 5 13.57 MIL TYPE Aircraft DATE LOCATION ARRIVE DEPART Sunday, Aug. 6 13.67 MIL Depart Return Monday, Aug. 7 13.86 MIL C-9(**) 8/9 8/30 Atlanta, Ga. 8:00 a.m. Guantanamo Bay 11:05 a.m. 11:50 a.m. Goal: 750 K Atlanta, Ga. 2:55 p.m. 3:40 p.m. Dallas, Texas 4:50 p.m. 5:35 p.m. Gallons of water used: Friday, Aug. 4 *OVER GOAL* 929 K Memphis, Tenn. 6:50 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 5 *OVER GOAL* 780 K C-9(**) 8/9 Jacksonville, Fla. 8:00 a.m. Sunday, Aug. 6 *OVER GOAL* 867 K 9:10 a.m. Patrick AFB, Fla. 8:25 a.m. Monday, Aug. 7 *OVER GOAL* 837 K Norfolk Int. 10:50 a.m. 11:35 a.m. Guantanamo Bay 2:55 p.m. 3:30 p.m. Jacksonville, Fla. 5:45 p.m. Present water restrictions are: 8/9 Jacksonville, Fla. 8:00 a.m. * No watering lawns or plants -9 Guantanamo Bay 10:15 a.m. 11:30 a.m. * No washing vehicles, private or government Jacksonville, Fla. 1:45 p.m. * No washing or rinsing boats, dive gear or recreational equipment C-141 8/9 Langley AFB, Va. 11:50 a.m. Guantanamo Bay 2:50 p.m. 5:15 p.m. * No air conditioning for two hours daily (8 to 10 a.m.) Charleston, S.C. 8:00 p.m. * Full loads of laundry are to be washed on even calendar days only 727 8/11 Norfolk Int. 8:00 a.m. * No unofficial visitors may visit the base as of Friday, June 30. Guantanamo Bay 11:00 a.m. 12:00 a.m. Kingston, Jamaica 12:30 p.m. 1:00 p.m. Guantanamo Bay 2:15 p.m. 3:45 p.m. CONSERVE! ARE YOU SAVING YOUR 40 PERCENT? Norfolk Int. 6:15 p.m. C-141 8/13 Guantanamo Bay 11:00 a.m. 11:55 a.m. Norfolk Int. 3:10 p.m. K Thousands of gallons MIL = Millions of gallons C-9(**) 8/17 8/31 Guantanamo Bay TBA TBA Jacksonville, Fla. TBA TBA C-9(**) 8/17 8/31 Guantanamo Bay TBA TBA to match detergent and water level Norfolk Int.