Volume 13, Issue 4 Friday, December 2, 2011

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The Sports Pages Working off the turkey all weekend long ommand orner News from the Bay Last call: Army vs. Reading bingo in Fishing trip C There is a free fishing trip for single, Brig. Gen. Jamesc Lettko Navy females progress unaccompanied Troopers Dec. 3 from 6:30 The MWR is holding a reading bingo Deputy Commander, Joint Task Force Guantanamo Females interested in playing in the Army a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Boats depart from the vs. Navy football game on Dec. 10 have game at the library. Pick up your bingo card Marina. For more information, call 2010. Fitness is an individual responsibility. standards and discipline. Think about it: one more chance to contact the appropri- and read a book within the genres specified How do you balance your it takes discipline to maintain your levels ate POCs. For Army, contact william.mon- on the card. Once you have read a book, put professional duties and personal time of fitness and body weight. Working [email protected] or jerziboi@ the title on the card in the corresponding GTMO Toasters while maintaining an appropriate level out routinely even when you may not gmail.com. For Navy, contact Petty Officer genre, along with a major event in the book. of physical fitness and health here atJoint feel like it takes discipline. Discipline in 3rd Class Ollie Howard at 72420, 58356, or Do this until you have successfully complet- Learn how to speak publicly without Task Force Guantanamo? Guantanamo a key component of military service. [email protected]; or Petty Offi- ed a row on the bingo card. When you’ve got fear. MWR Liberty’s version of Toastmas- Bay offers a wide array of physical fitness Participation in a physical fitness cer 1st Class Tanya Rush at 4124 or tanya. Bingo, place the card in the drop box at the ters, called GTMO Toasters, will meet Dec. opportunities which will challenge you, regime plays an important role in stress [email protected]. Remember: last library to enter your name into the drawing 6 from 6-8 p.m. in the Community Center. and that are fun too. relief and mental health. It helps you year’s game was the most-attended Guan- for NEX gift certificates and other prizes. For more information or to sign up, call Maintaining an appropriate level of to “clear your mind” and can provide a tanamo Bay sports event of the year! 2010. fitness is our business and a condition of new perspective on issues. Some people our service. Each of us must maintain like to run and think through issues or Twelve Days of Fitness our fitness according concerns. Others Stress management Fleet and Family Sup- to our service like the physical or Grab a buddy and compete in the 12 port Center job classes standards and be Fitness is one way in mental challenge class Days of Fitness at the Denich, Marine Hill prepared to succeed that comes with or Camp Bulkeley Gyms. The competition which we train and The Fleet and Family Support Center will The Fleet and Family Support Center will in our service competitive sports. hold a stress management class Dec. 6 from begins Dec. 12. Go to any gym, learn the ex- host a series of classes to aid service mem- physical fitness test maintain discipline. Regardless of the 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. The class will teach tech- ercise of the day, log your results and track bers who are transitioning out of the military, your progress. For more information, call as well as to maintain Each of us decided type of physical niques of managing stress by recognizing or anyone who is looking into the civilian job our height/weight fitness you choose, triggers and signs, learning relaxation mecha- 2113 or 77262. market. To register, or for more information, and body mass to become a member the key is to nisms, and altering the way one thinks about call 4141. Availability is first-come first-serve. requirements. Our of our service because, participate on a stress. Availability is first-come first-serve. All classes will be at building 2135: chosen profession routine basis. JTF Guantanamo For more information or to register, call Guantanamo holiday requires us to be among other reasons, Diet goes Commander 4141. Rear Adm. David Woods parade and concert Job Search – Dec. 5 – 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. healthy and fit. hand in hand with Learn effective job search methods for to- There is nothing we wanted to be part fitness. Here at Command Master Chief The parade will take place on Sherman Cmd. Master Chief Reynaldo Tiong day’s competitive job climate. like getting up early of an organization Guantanamo Bay, Office of Public Affairs Director Ave. Dec. 3 at 6 p.m. Line up for the pa- and working out the galleys offer Cmdr. Tamsen Reese: 9928 Stocking Stuffer Shuffle rade is a 4:15 p.m. at the SCSI parking lot. Navigating Federal Employment class – Dec. of standards and Deputy Director before dawn. The balanced meals that All entrants must be parked by 5:45 p.m. 7 – 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Learn guidelines stars are out, the discipline. provide the proper Air Force Maj. Michelle Coghill: 9927 The Liberty Center will make golf Operations Officer The Naval Station Intelligence Depart- for writing and submitting federal applica- air is still and the nutrients which carts available for decoration at 9 a.m. Army Maj. Jon Powers: 3649 ment will host a 2K-5K walk/run on Dec. tions. humidity lingers in allow you to take Senior Enlisted Leader 9 at 4 p.m. starting at Ridgeline parking lot Some decorations will be provided and the air. As your workout continues the care of your body. Care must be taken Sgt. 1st Class Jerome Grant: 3649 next to the large Christmas tree on Sherman participants are highly encouraged to bring Career Assessment and Skills class – Dec. sun starts to light the early morning sky, not to overindulge, but to balance your Ave. Admission for the walk/run is free and their own. 13 – 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Learn to match the roosters crow and Guantanamo Bay intake along with your physical activity. The Wire For more information, call 2010. Editor: Army 1st. Lt. Amelia Thatcher: 3651 participants may donate toys and other small your skills and abilities to an occupational starts to wake. What a great way to start Eating fresh fruits and vegetables, food Layout Assistant: Army Sgt. Saul Rosa items to the Operation Christmas Stockings field through the use of career and interest off your day. rich in fiber and protein, and drinking Photojournalists charity drive. assessments. Evening hours offer opportunities to plenty of water will provide you the Mass Communication Spc. 1st Class Ty Bjornson For more information, call Staff Sgt. Ed- work out in the gym or outside on your proper balance of nutrients. Avoiding Mass Communication Spc. 2nd Class Kilho Park Seabee Fun Run Mass Communication Spc. 2nd Class Louis Batchelor win Latrell at 5111. own or with other Troopers participating tobacco and moderating alcohol Mass Communication Spc. 2nd Class Jon Dasbach There will be a 3.7 mile run on Dec. 10, in organized sports. Morale Welfare consumption will help you perform at Army Sgt. Landis Andrews the morning of the Army vs. Navy game. and Recreation offers opportunities to your peak. Half price boat rentals The run is from Phillips Dive Park to maintain your fitness levels in various As Troopers at JTF Guantanamo, Contact us McCalla Field and back. Register at the NEX INDEX competitive fields “under the lights” or we have a responsibility to maintain our Editor’s Desk: 3651 Atrium from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m. Dec. 3–4 or Commercial: 011-53-99-3651 Every Thursday in December will be half The Wire indoors. bodies through proper diet and fitness. DSN: 660-3651 price boat rentals at the MWR Marina. on the day of the run at 6:30 a.m. The top 10 December 2, 2011 Fitness is one way in which we train Good eating habits and routine exercise E-mail: [email protected] For more information, call 2345. runners will receive a Seabees coin. The first and maintain discipline. Each of us will make you feel better and more Online: www.jtfgtmo.southcom.mil 50 participants get a T-shirt. Sports weekend roundup 5 decided to become a member of our satisfied. Your shipmate, battle buddy The WIRE is the official news magazine of Joint Task Force Guantanamo. Registration is $15. For more information, Smart savings tips 7 service because, among other reasons, we and wingman are counting on you to It is produced by the JTF Public Affairs Office to inform and educate the call 84984. Troopers of JTF Guantanamo through news, features, command guidance, Swim ‘Across the Bay’ 8 wanted to be part of an organization of perform at your best. sports and entertainment. The WIRE seeks to provide maximum JTC revitalized 9 disclosure with minimum delay with regard to security, accuracy, propriety and policy. This DoD news magazine is an authorized publication for the Army/Navy game training 10 Cover: Army Sgt. James Samples of the “Warriors” at bat during Nov. 26’s all-night softball tourna- members of the Department of Defense. Contents of The WIRE are not Holiday tree event 12 necessarily the official views of, or endorsed by, the U.S. Government, the ment. He scored a home run for his team, which won overall third place, during that particular game. 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Sgt. Maj. Mike Barnes counters 525th Military Police Bn. Thanksgiving As Troopers assigned to Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, we are part of a unique team with a calories specific mission that compares to no other. In this article, I would like to sit under the proverbial “old oak tree” and talk to the junior enlisted leaders. It does not matter if you are a sergeant in the Army or a petty officer in the Navy: you are the backbone of this prestigious operation, where leading Troopers is more than just a privilege. You are the dedicated warriors who are in our camps, supply rooms, motor pools, and orderly rooms providing purpose, direction, and motivation to those they lead. You make well thought out, common-sense Sgt. Maj. Mike Barnes and Soldiers of the 525th Military Police Battalion discuss leadership techniques, not all of which need recommendations to senior include a heavy-handed approach. –photo by Mass Communication Spc. 1st Class Ty Bjornson noncommissioned officers, and set the example for our officers success. At times we feel that the honor to serve with a vast their obligations. Vigorously each and every day with their we talk to our Troopers until we number of outstanding officers train your team, make them orders, intent, and direction. are blue in the face; sometimes and noncommissioned officers competitive and inculcate esprit As junior noncommissioned you just have to listen. As a that have mentored me along the de corps. Live by the motto officers, you have the necessary Sergeant Major, when I look into way. I adopted 21 years ago when I Tim Baugh, the outdoor recreation director for Morale Welfare and Recreation, leads the bike tour from the Marina, up Ridgeline, down through Tierra Kay and back to the leader tools to guide our my leadership toolbox, I reflect There is no greater reward put on my hard stripes: “One Marina. –photo by Army Sgt. Landis Andrews Troopers on a day-to-day basis. on all those who have mentored than to lead the sons and Team…One Fight.” Require Initially, leadership guidance me. daughters of this great nation. your team to live by our nation’s parts of the base that you don’t normally get a waterproof camera so we got some great from one junior person to As a junior leader, adopting Train, prepare, and deploy your values and instill respect for one By Army Sgt. Landis Andrews to see on your daily routine.” shots of it and we got to see some bats flying another may seem awkward or a mentor is important. As we Troopers to battle and bring another. Make them tough, and Baugh said this event wasn’t only about around us.” heavy-handed. However, as time grow in the military, the mentors them home. For those who teach them to fight so when they After indulging in a hearty holiday meal, the fighting tryptophan. Some explorers dismounted and goes on, you will learnthis isn’t we have as junior leaders will don’t make it home, honor find themselves on the battlefield Morale Welfare and Recreation organizations “This is a great workout, especially after experienced the cave for themselves. They always necessary. You will find always be there. As we mature them. Honor them every day in facing the enemy they know they did their best to help servicemembers and the big meal,” he said. “But it’s not just swam in the cave, posed for victorious that sometimes it takes just a we need to look to those that both your actions and how you have been led by the best. civilians counter the extra calories from Joint about that. It’s about getting out there and pictures after scaling large rocks and walked few minutes of talking to your will guide us to the next level. lead. In garrison, ensure your Task Force Guantanamo’s Thanksgiving experiencing what MWR has to offer.” on the miniature shoreline in the very back Trooper to ensure his or her As a senior NCO, I have had Troopers know and understand dinner. On the other end of Guantanamo of the hideaway. MWR lead a mountain bike ride on Bay, MWR Liberty’s kayak trip was a new Jill Lynch, MWR Liberty manager, was PROTECT YOUR INFO! Saturday, and MWR Liberty took a group of experience for plenty of troops. glad to offer such a unique Turkey Day servicemembers on a kayak outing to a cave. Army Sgt. Joseph Surace, of the 107th experience to Troopers at Guantanamo Bay. PSEC ALERT Sgt. First Class Michael Shimer, a J3 Military Police Company, was one of the “There were some people that have never military policeman opted for the off-road rookies. kayaked before and I love organizing events bike. “The kayaking was great,” Surace said, like this to give the troops something new.” All 800 Million people on Facebook are not your friends. “I haven’t been on the bike in about a “but it was a little further than I expected. It Lynch enjoys having a job that causes month, so this is a great way to burn off that was still lots of fun.” work and play to coincide. Did you know that most people on Facebook are not U.S. citizens? This means that Thanksgiving meal,” he said. The trip launched from Ferry Landing “I spent Thanksgiving morning on a kayak when you post things on Facebook you are communicating to a worldwide audience. Tim Baugh, the outdoor recreation Beach and maneuvered to a cave between while my husband was home cooking,” she Unless you use strict privacy settings, people other than your “friends” can see director for the MWR, led the bike tour from Phillips Park and the lighthouse before said. “This is really pretty great.” everything on your page. Make sure you check your privacy settings and protect the Marina, up Ridgeline, down through doubling back to the beach, where they were Spending the holidays on a tropical island your pictures and personal information from inadvertent disclosure. Once you’ve Tierra Kay and back to the Marina. treated with homemade cookies, brownies has been a new experience for most Troopers “The views are so amazing that they make and other holiday goodies. and many Guantanamo Bay civilians, and that posted something online, it’s almost impossible to take it back. Remember: “Once you forgot that you’re on a military base for a “The cave was amazing,” the New experience includes new ways of burning online, always online!” USE OPSEC! little while,” Shimer said. ” It was great to see York National Guardsman said. “We had Thanksgiving calories.

Th e Wi r e | Pa g e 4 Tr o o p e r t o Tr o o p e r | | Sp o r t s Th e Wi r e | Pa g e 5 Money Matters trooper focus A primer in smart savings By Mass Communication Spc. 2nd Class Louis Batchelor Start building your ‘nest egg’ $416 per month and earn an average eight the easiest way to do this. Remember, the By Petty Officer 1st Class Alexander Bates As a Trooper in the S3, Spc. percent return. At age 60–wait for it–you’ll amount you deposit is not as important as have a whopping $1,336,000! That’s an addi- depositing something on a regular basis. Brandon Cummings of Joint Special to The Wire Task Force Guantanamo’s Bullet Bio tional $786,000 even though you saved only – Save all of your change in a jar. Pick an extra $50,000! a designated date and take it to the bank to 525th Military Police Battalion Time in service: 2 years There is much conversation about our not only helps take care of all Finally, there’s more great news. Thanks deposit into savings. retirement and how the government is try- to the HERO Act of 2006, you can contrib- – Put any unexpected sums of money Army training provided to JTF Hobbies: Dancing and new challenges ing to change the way the system currently Troopers, he helps motivate ute tax-free combat pay into a Roth IRA. It’s into savings (re-enlistment bonuses, tax re- functions. No matter what option the gov- a sweet deal unique to the military, the money funds, birthday checks, year-end bonuses, them as well. The boss says: “He does a lot of good things for ernment decides to take you should still be “I joined the Army because goes in tax-free and comes out tax-free after lottery jackpots!). us and represents the battalion in a positive way.” setting aside funds for the biggest bill you (hopefully) decades of growth. – Scrimp and save one month out of the I wanted a new challenge,” will ever pay: your retirement. It’s impossible Cummings said. “I didn’t “Find that one Start saving now for your financial fu- year! Let your imagination go wild on how Advice to junior Troopers: to start saving too early. Generally, the soon- ture. Remember, no matter how things play you can save as much as possible for one want to jump back in to more battle buddy who will always stick with you.” er you start, the more likely you’ll be to reach school off the bat. This way out with military retirement in the coming month. Knowing that this episode of frugal- your retirement goals with investing less due months, you’re responsible for creating your ity will end in 30 days may help add to your I get to experience more of to the seeming magic of tax-deferred com- what life has to offer and I can them get familiarized both own retirement paycheck. motivation. pound interest Once you have made the commitment to – Give up one trip to a fast food restau- still take college courses. I get education and with the command and Back in the day, the military didn’t offer a little adventure.” their job specialties. start a savings plan, and you have decided rant per week and make a sack lunch to eat the Thrift Savings Plan, but now it’s a won- into which banking institution to place your instead. Put the money you saved into your Cummings encourages junior Troopers Staff Sgt. Richard derful tax-advantaged way to save for retire- to take advantage of educational courses. Renn is the S3 Plans money, the crucial question you may ask account! ment. You get a tax deduction for your con- yourself is, “Where am I going to find extra – Cut back on utilities (electricity, gas, He said it is important to make education noncommissioned officer. tribution, the money grows tax-deferred (no a priority, but also to ensure one is getting He said Cummings is money to put away?” Listed below are ways phone) for a month. If your next bills are taxes due each year on earnings) and, finally, to save that may help you in your effort to less than what you budgeted for, stick the ex- enough well-rounded experiences. always motivated and ready you pay ordinary income taxes on withdraw- The North Carolina native’s S3 for new and different challenges, such as around you make a difference in who you build a substantial nest egg. Have fun! tra money into savings! If you have a family, als once age 59-½ or older. The plan current- – When payday comes around, always get everyone involved. department handles training, disseminates excelling in all soldiering skills. become as a person and family and friends ly does not offer a matching contribution, operational information and tasking, and “Cummings has represented us at two are instrumental in every Trooper’s future in pay your savings account first as though it – Make some family savings goals togeth- but I still highly encourage service members was a regular bill. Direct deposit is probably er (save for vacation, a dinner out, or a trip to assists the 525th commander in getting his warfighter competitions,” Renn said. “He the military. to contribute to it and the sooner the better. message out to Troopers. also stays actively involved with our battalion “My family and friends are the driving an amusement park). Time can be your ally. The younger you start Once your management tools “My main duty is to assist with pre- by doing things such as sports. He does force in my career,” Cummings said. “When saving, the better. Let me provide an exam- service training,” Cummings said. “I also a lot of good things for us and positively I first joined it was difficult to be away from are in place, there is another level ple of that theory. Let’s say, you start saving to emphasize before you start help take care of our weekly office admin represents the battalion wherever he goes.” them, but motivation will get me through. in a Roth IRA... and management.” Cummings believes camaraderie is what Motivation is key when you are away from investing and establishing sav- – At age 31, max it with $416 per month ings. Although you can certainly Cummings said pre-service training is a helps junior Troopers reach the next level your family but, above all, be confident in and earn an average annual eight per- course provided to all 525th Soldiers to help of NCO leadership. He said those you keep yourself.” save and invest at the same time, cent return. At age 60 you’ll have you should focus on establish- over $550,000. That’s a nice ing your savings, especially nest egg. emergency savings, before you What was your best post-Thanksgiving Black Friday purchase? – Or, start at age concentrate on the investment 21, contribute levels. Have an emergency fund set up in a safe, easily accessible savings account to provide money for unex- pected financial situations, such as emergency leave, car repairs, or illness. Keep a re- serve fund to cover large, less frequent expenses such as car insurance and maintenance. Finally, plan for a “goal-getter “A Guess watch.” “The new Kindle “I bought some “Beats by Dre fund.” Put money away for down pay- Fire.” scuba gear, headphones.” ments, vacations, or buying a car. Think because there was short-term goals; about five years or less. It’s a big sale.” okay to enjoy your earnings too! Sgt. 1st Class Sgt. 1st Class Air Force Master Sgt. Petty Officer 2nd Class For more information about financial planning or Undrey Bostic Meta Bailey James Reeves Michael Marquette getting help with a budget, contact Command Financial Specialist Petty Officer 1st Class Alexander Boots on the Ground Bates at [email protected]. Th e Wi r e | Pa g e 6 Tr o o p e r Fo c u s | | Mo n e y Ma tt e r s Th e Wi r e | Pa g e 7 Go i n g a l l t h e w a y Joint Trooper Clinic revitalized Facilities, services to Troopers improved ‘A c r o s s t h e Ba y ’

Chief Warrant Officer 2 Wendy Mathisen, the winner of the fe- male swmmers, at the “Swim Across the Bay” starting point. –photo by Army Sgt. Saul Rosa

The renovated Joint Trooper Clinic facility sports a fresh coat of paint and other improvements, meeting Joint Task Force Guantanamo’s modernization plan to support By Army Sgt. Saul Rosa Troopers and the mission. –photo by Army Sgt. Saul Rosa pacing,” said Mathisen. “The current was the greatest challenge. We thought we were swimming towards the boats but we were actually way and not much renovation had been done to it, overall helps the efficiency of the clinic,” said Dozens of swimmers from the Guantanamo Bay community By Army Sgt. Saul Rosa accepted the challenge and swam “Across the Bay.” off to the right.” so we had a meeting about it.” Burdge. Morale Welfare and Recreation dared the community to swim 1.7 Both swimmers offered similar advice to those who want to The renovations started in September During the renovation the clinic stayed open miles out into Guantanamo Bay from Phillips Park Pier Nov. 26. participate next year. The Joint Trooper Clinic (JTC) recently and will be completed in December. The to support the Joint Task Force’s mission. “This is an annual Thanksgiving swim that we’ve been doing for the “Train,” Ryan advised. “There is nothing worse then coming out received a renovation inside and out. The improvements included a fresh coat of paint “We rotated through rooms,” said Burdge. last eight years and it’s been pure success,” said Anthony Roberts, the here and thinking you can handle ‘Across the Bay’ and all of the sudden renovations focused on improving the on the building to a new seating arrangement “Basically, we had them work on one treatment MWR aquatics supervisor. “We’ve been getting great support from the you fall out.” structure and creating a more modernized in the lobby. room at a time, so we would close one and community.” “You can’t over-train for this,” Mathisen added. atmosphere. “They redid all of the treatment rooms, work out of another.” MWR advised swimmers to thoroughly train for the challenge. To Roberts explained that many precautions were made to ensure The clinic was originally a duplex in the the front desk areas, and the waiting areas,” Although maintaining operations during help ensure their safety, MWR held a pre-registration swim test. swimmers safety. An ambulance stood by just in case of emergencies Kittery Beach housing area and needed to said Burdge. the renovation was stressful for Burdge and “This is not a 10K run,” said Roberts. “You can’t just go out there and boats and kayaks followed swimmers in case they needed assistance be modernized to fulfill the needs of the Burdge explained every room had its own his staff, he explained that overall it was a good and do it; you should have trained for this event.” or wanted to get out of the water. mission. challenges and the staff had to adapt to meet investment. The swim was broken into two heats and limited to only an hour “My goal is to get ‘Across the Bay’ back on track, since it didn’t “This is converted housing, so they wanted the needs of the mission. “It’s rewarding, when everything is all and a half to two hours per heat. Participants swam nearly two miles happen last year I was worried it wasn’t going to be approved this year,” to make it a little more clinical and update it “When they were working on the office done,” said Burdge. “You look back to what it out to boats which would bring them back to shore, or if necessary, said Roberts. “With the help from the community and the different because they plan on keeping it open for the space, we had the providers working in the was and to what it is now and you can see how pull them out of the water. Top swimmers won trophies, T-shirts, and commands we were able to pull this off. This was a great first step and next few years,” said Staff Sgt. Darol Burdge, treatment rooms with computers in there for much better it is.” MWR beach towels. with all the safety precautions it was nothing short of amazing.” JTC noncommissioned officer in charge. that week,” said Burdge. “The front desk was The renovations improved many aspects The top male swimmer was Petty Officer 2nd Class Anthony Ryan. The Guantanamo Bay community stepped up to the MWR challenge Army Maj. Eduardo Limonta, the JTC a real chore. We actually brought in folding of the clinic and were beneficial for both the “To be honest I didn’t think I was going to win it,” said Ryan, an and exceeded their expectations. officer in charge, explained that the idea came tables and worked on those instead.” patients and the staff. aviation electronics technician. “I just wanted to finish.” “The turnout exceeded my expectations because a swim like this is from a meeting with the commanding officer Part of the renovation included new layouts “For the staff, it improved morale because The top female swimmer was Joint Task Force Guantanamo J4 not a walk in the park,” said Roberts. “Today we had 50 people sign up in the hospital to discuss the future of the for rooms. Burdge explained that the front they are working in a new facility that’s more Chief Warrant Officer 2 Wendy Mathisen. and 47 showed up, so for 47 people to swim across the bay that’s more JTC. desk and laboratory was totally remodeled efficient,” said Limonta. “For the quality of “My biggest thing was keeping my head above the water and my then a great turnout.” “They came by and took a walk through and with new cabinets and storage. medicine it was better because we have the they saw how the facility was,” said Limonta. “Having the new layout of the clinic facilities needed to do various small procedures “The building was about 15 to 20 years old definitely helps with organization, which that we couldn’t do before.”

Th e Wi r e | Pa g e 8 Fe a t u r e | | Fe a t u r e Th e Wi r e | Pa g e 9 Guantanamo Bay: Game Day, Every Day

Story and photo by Mass Communication Spc. 2nd Class Louis Batchelor said. A lot of people are putting in a lot of effort to make “There is a lot of competition involved in this game, this work and I think the community would definitely but it is about more than football,” Provost said. “It’s a Naval Station Guantanamo’s Soldiers, Sailors and members’ chains of command to be actively engaged enjoy the game.” tradition celebrating out two great services and what we families will come together on Dec. 10, in honor of a with and supportive of their personnel. Ramsdell encourages Troopers and families to use this do together to serve our country.” football rivalry dating back to 1890. “This is for all the NCOs. Support your athletes,” game as a time to rest and enjoy each other’s company, Ramsdell wants everyone to understand the The two branches will face off for bragging rights Ramsdell said. “It goes much deeper than football. They while meeting with old friends and making new ones. importance of having fun above the thrill of the inter- in U.S. Naval Station Guantanamo Bay’s annual Army/ come out after working for 12 hours at a time to train “This is a family day,” Ramsdell said. “This is a day military rivalry. He said Troopers playing the game and Navy football game. hard for a show they will put on for you.” for friends and camaraderie. Everyone can get together football fans alike need to remember that we all live and “Now that we have our final roster, we will be working Provost, who is also quarterback of “Militia,” has and have a great time. Only by points is there a loser. work together. He said we have developed great working on our starting offense and defense,” said Petty Officer been putting in double duty, training for the Army/Navy In the heat of the moment no one likes to lose but the relationships between services here that should not be 2nd Class Gerald Provost, Navy team captain. “We are game on top of practices and games during the regular important thing here is just to have fun.” compromised due to a game. trying to find the best fit for the team including numerous season. He said he has seen a lot of other Soldiers and Provost appreciates having the chance to honor the “Even though this is a big rivalry, there are no drills and conditioning.” Sailors doing the same and believes the community will game’s institution. He said even though this is not the real contracts out here,” Ramsdell said. “It is great to rival, but Army Master Sgt. Gregg Ramsdell coaches the be treated to a special game, due to both sides’ work game he is honored by the thought of services coming at the end of the day we are all a team. We work together, Army team. He expects to see a show of force from the ethic. together not only in appreciation of one of football’s we live together. When it is all said and done, the first two community, Joint Task Force and naval station chains “I would like to see a large amount of support from oldest rivalries, but also of displaying military cohesion letters on all of our uniforms are U.S. That is important of command. He encourages the participating service the community like we have had in past years,” Provost between branches. for everyone to remember.”

Th e Wi r e | Pa g e 10 Fe a t u r e | | Fe a t u r e Th e Wi r e | Pa g e 11 San Diego MSST prepares for duty

Lance Cpl. Noah Gerdes, a designated marksman in the overwatch position with the Marine Corps Security Forces (MCSF) Company, Guantanamo Bay, Alpha Fox 5th Platoon, observes from a rooftop during a site security exercise at Marine Hill. MCSF GTMO is conducting a training evolution reinforcing and securing a United States embassy overseas. MCSF GTMO provides 24-hour security to both the Joint Task Force and Naval Station. –photo by Mass Communication Spc. 2nd Class Kilho Park

The Navy Exchange holiday tree decorating competition and tree lighting was held Nov 26. The event featured a variety of performances By Mass Communication Spc. 2nd Class Louis Batchelor from the Guantanamo Bay schools, including the the waterfront. middle school and high school band performing Joint Task Force Guantanamo’s service “Our unit is totally Christmas songs and a second grade choral number. members come together as a team to self-sustaining,” Phipps Santa Claus made a special guest appearance to complete the mission every day. One of the said. “We also have our help turn on the lights and to check up most crucial elements of the Joint Task Force own logistics group, on the Guantanamo Bay community. mission is learning how to function as one engineering support –photo by Army Sgt. Saul Rosa unit, rather than as different branches of element and an armory military service. that maintains our Recently, JTF Guantanamo ushered in crew-served weapons.” its newest Troopers, San Diego Maritime Units may have Safety and Security Team. The San Diego different obstacles MSST takes over for MSST Boston, and they while trying to find welcome the challenges of a new mission and where they fit into the Petty Officer 1st Class Justin Farris, of the United States Coast Guard Maritime Safety and Security Team San Diego, adjusts his vest before setting out on learning how to work with other services. JTF Guantanamo mold, patrol. MSST San Diego is responsible for perimeter maritime operations and “It is a standard watch,” said Petty Officer but Phipps said his internal security operations at Joint Task Force Guantanamo. –photo by Mass 1st Class Zac Horne, Lead Petty Officer for MSST works into the Communication Spc. 2nd Class Louis Batchelor the MSST Internal Security Force. “When Joint Task Force mission things kick off we will be ready to go.” perfectly. Using his own unit as an example, feel the JTF command structure is beneficial. Internal security is only one facet of the he recommends effective communication as The level of communication here between job MSST San Diego undertakes. According the driving force behind a smooth transition. everyone of every branch is great and to Lt. Andrew Phipps, MSST San Diego’s “I think the only thing for us to have to essential to getting the mission done.” Operations Officer, the Joint Task Force’s adjust to really would be the laws of the sea Most of all, Phipps and the MSST look Coast Guard unit is the primary anti-terrorism here,” Phipps said. “When we are stateside, forward to their mission’s significance. and force protection element for JTF the Coast Guard is in charge of maritime “With the commissions process, being a Guantanamo, and augments Naval Station force protection. Here, [the naval station] part of something historical is big to me,” Guantanamo’s Maritime Security Force on takes the lead on all law enforcement issues. I Phipps said.

Th e Wi r e a g e e a t u r e | P 12 F | | Fe a t u r e Th e Wi r e | Pa g e 13 On The wing on the DECK on the ground Remaining resilient amid uncertainty 50th birthday Largest OEF air load Airmen, AF civilians must stay strong theater showcases dropped in E. Afghanistan Norton Schwartz, Chief of Staff of the Air and spiritual fitness. By Air Force Col. Bruce Smith USS Enterprise Force. “Good wingmen stay ready for the mis- It’s almost certain that some will look at the 366th Fighter Wing sion – physically and emotionally.” news and proverbial writing on the wall and By USS Enterprise Public Affairs It is with this goal in mind we need to stress think there is no hope. MOUNTAIN HOME AIR FORCE BASE, the importance of resiliency and how the That hope is not gone. As long as there is NORFOLK, Va. – The world’s first nuclear- Idaho – With the recent announcements from Comprehensive Airman Fitness concept can an Airman willing to uphold his end of the powered aircraft carrier, USS Enterprise (CVN Air Force officials regarding civilian workforce help all of us stay fit to fight any fight, mental Airman’s Creed, no one will be left behind and 65), took center stage Nov. 28, when Enter- restructuring and continuation of the enlisted or physical. The recent news and subsequent we will not fail. We need to be good wingmen, prise Sailors performed in a theatrical produc- date of separation rollback program, there is battle with fear is no less a real fight than being especially today, and watch out for our fellow tion for honored guests in attendance for the understandable potential for a feeling of fear engaged in physical combat. servants, civilian and military alike. We need to ship’s 50th birthday celebration. about the uncertainty of what the future may “Being fit to fight means more than just be innovative, conscientious, frugal and resil- The production included scenes from the hold. being physically fit. With all of the demands ient as we look to the days ahead. The future history of all eight ships bearing the Enter- While these changes may not directly im- on our Airmen and their families, psychologi- may seem bleak, but it is our future. What are prise name, including emotional recreations pact all of us, not one of us is unaffected by cal and emotional health are just as important we going to make of it? of events taking place onboard the most deco- these changes – we are in this together as Air- to our overall fitness, and to our readiness as a What is certain is that as we forge the way rated ship of World War II, the seventh Enter- men, civil servants and wingmen. command,” said Gen. William Fraser, the for- ahead in these uncertain times, we must fight prise, CV 6. We need to focus not on what we don’t mer commander of Air Combat Command. that fear so as not to let it paralyze us, cause us Navy Lt. Jonathan Pohnel, a tactical action know, but what we do know. We know that Some might argue the general’s words ap- undue stress or even endanger our wellbeing. officer onboard CVN 65, wrote and directed we are the world’s finest Air Force because of ply only to Airmen. We must remain resilient. the performance, which featured Enterprise our personnel, both military and civilian. We The general’s words ring true for more than Sailors in roles such as Col. Benedict Arnold, know that in order to move forward boldly just Airmen in ACC. Our Air Force consists President John F. Kennedy and President into an uncertain future, we need to focus on of 10 commands filled with military and civil- coast to coast George W. Bush. For Pohnel, bringing 50 years what makes us great and improve upon it – ian personnel who all have one thing in com- of history to life was no easy task. our people. mon in spite of rank, age, gender location or “It was a little intimidating at times; putting gade support operations officer, as he watched “It’s important, now more than ever, we education – they are all humans whose lives USCG medevacs over 300 hours of research, writing and pre- By Army Sgt. Andrea Merritt from a tower overlooking the drop zone. continue to build our strength,” said Gen. are affected by their mental, physical, social paring Sailors to represent so many important Combined Joint Task Force 1 – Afghanistan Once on the ground, engineer Soldiers ran cruise ship historical events,” he said. “My hope is that the over and inspected the new piece of equip- production will inspire Enterprise Sailors, past PAKTIKA PROVINCE, Afghanistan – With ment. Although the packing material encasing In the fight passenger and present, and remind them why their ser- the inhospitable, mountainous terrain sur- the equipment broke during landing, the fork- rounding Forward Operating Base Curry lift remained intact. By 11th District Coast Guard Public Affairs vice is so very important.” Marines support training missions in Spain The 45-minute performance took place in making vehicle maneuver nearly impossible, Every shadow of doubt about the opera- dress, and displayed the proper procedures for United States Coast Guard the hangar bay and included scenes from his- units have relied heavily on air assets to receive tion’s success disappeared when the Soldiers By Marine Forces Europe entering and clearing buildings when placed in torical events such as the Battle of Midway, supplies. were able to start up the forklift and use it to a hostile environment. SAN DIEGO – A U.S. Coast Guard helicop- Cuban Missile Crisis and Sept. 11 terrorist at- Soldiers from B Company, 9th Engineer load boxes onto the trucks. ROTA, Spain – As part of the bilateral exercise “This is the first time that I’ve had the op- ter crew from San Diego medically evacuated tacks. Battalion usually recover water, food, fuel and “It went excellent,” said Laporte. “When Lisa Azul, Marines attached to Fleet Antiterror- portunity to participate in a joint exercise like a 77-year-old woman aboard a cruise ship Chief Petty Officer Stephen M. White other classes of supplies from the drop zone, it came out, it didn’t look good, but we pulled ism Security Team (FAST), Company Europe this,” said Spanish Armada Infantería de Ma- 230 miles southwest of San Diego Saturday played the commanding officer of the USS En- but this delivery was unlike all others and was off the drop and they were able to pick up conducted military operations on urban terrain, rine 2nd Company Commander Capt. Ale- afternoon. terprise (CV 6) during the Battle of Midway. the first of its kind in the history of Operation kicker boxes using the forklift.” or MOUT, training with Marines attached to jandro Santa-Eufemia. “This is one of the best The crew of the Carnival Spirit contacted “As a student of history, I really enjoyed rec- Enduring Freedom. The company’s material handling equip- the Spanish Armada Infantería de Marine. experiences that I’ve had. This exchange of the Coast Guard at 12:30 p.m., requesting a reating such an integral event in our ship and “Today we air dropped a 16-foot platform ment contract expired Nov. 19, so the fork- MOUT training, which focuses on urban knowledge has been very beneficially for me medevac for the woman who they said was our nation’s history,” said White. carrying an all-terrain forklift. It is one of six lift was necessary to help complete tasks they combat and building clearing, allows warfight- and my marines.” experiencing symptoms of a stroke. Many of the scenes, especially the recreation platforms ever dropped in theater,” said 1st conduct around Foward Operating Base Cur- ers the chance to improve their tactics, tech- “Exercises such as Lisa Azul promote the A Coast Guard flight surgeon was con- of the 1969 Enterprise flight deck fire and the Lt. Chelsea Craig, the 11th Quartermaster ry on a daily basis. niques and procedures and to conduct mission participating countries’ maritime strategies,” sulted, and recommended an immediate video footage of Vietnam with guitar accom- Detachment commander. “It is the first fork- “Our daily [combat outpost] sustainment rehearsals, using blank rounds, man-marker said Wendolowski. “We want to ensure we are medevac. paniment, were extremely moving to veterans lift dropped in theater and weighing in excess tasks include picking up supplies from the [he- rounds or short-range training ammunition. providing exceptional training to our counter- An MH-60 Jayhawk helicopter crew in the audience who experienced these events of 15,000 pounds. “It is the heaviest platform licopter landing zone], recovering container The training was conducted at Hogan’s Alley, a parts.” launched from Coast Guard Sector San Di- firsthand. ever dropped.” delivery system drops and also moving equip- staged training site on the naval base. Santa-Eufemia said this training will better ego to perform the medevac, and a C-130 “The performance brought a tear to my eye, As the C-130 Hercules aircraft flew over- ment around the (command outpost),” said This year 52 U.S. Marines and 72 Spanish prepare the Spanish marines for their future de- Hercules plane from Air Station Sacramento especially when I saw how moved the veterans head, the back hatch opened and the crew 1st Lt. Timothy Smith, executive officer for B marines participated in the training. ployment to various combat areas of respon- also launched to provide communications were during the fire scene,” said Mark Doug- pushed the platform carrying the historic load Company, 9th En. Bn. “The Spanish marines are just as knowl- sibility. support and coordination for the case, and lass, a veteran Enterprise Sailor, who traveled from the plane. Although the load made history as the first edgeable as my Marines concerning MOUT “We will definitely take what we learned served as an escort for the helicopter. from California to attend the celebration. Within seconds, three parachutes opened forklift and heaviest load ever air dropped in training,” said Alpha 2 Commander Capt. and use it then we deploy,” said Santa-Eufemia. Once on scene, the helicopter crew Pohnel’s goal for the production was, in hi and the platform descended onto the drop theater, it is the added capabilities the forklift Daniel Wendolowski. “We are providing addi- “I hope to take this knowledge and experience hoisted the woman and the ship’s nurse and Enterprise celebrated its 50th birthday Nov. zone. Upon landing, the platform made a loud brings that made the drop worthwhile. tional training to help fine tune some of their to other marine battalions throughout Spain transported them the Sector San Diego at 25. The ship will make its final deployment in cracking noise as it came in contact with the “It will now take the unit half the time to tactics.” and show them that our relationship with the approximately 6 p.m. the spring, followed by a deactivation period earth’s surface. recover bundles that come in, which means During the exercise, FAST Company Ma- U.S. is stronger than ever.” The woman was transferred to emergency and decommissioning, currently scheduled for “Uh oh. That didn’t sound good,” said they will spend less time on the drop zone and rines conducted building searches in full battle medical personnel for further care. 2015. Maj. Michael Laporte, the 172nd Infantry Bri- more time out of harm’s way,” Laporte said.

Th e Wi r e | Pa g e 14 At Yo u r Se r v i c e | | At Yo u r Se r v i c e Th e Wi r e | Pa g e 15 Labor dispute = more guard Commissaries overseas will stop duty for Soldiers in S. Korea Mind, By Ashley Rowland and Yoo Kyong Chang adding that terms of employment were a selling magazines by Hospitalman 3rd Class Stars and Stripes matter between G4S and the guards. By Jennifer H. Svan Although G4S was selected through nor- Body Dominique Cannon SEOUL – U.S. soldiers could be manning the mal bidding process, labor union leaders Stars and Stripes gates at Army bases in South Korea begin- have said the guards will continue protesting & Spirit JSMART ning Thursday as hundreds of South Korean until U.S. Forces Korea selects another secu- KAISERSLAUTERN, Germany — Starting security guards are threatening to walk away rity company. The U.S. military extended its in February, commissaries overseas will stop from their posts rather than work for a new contract last year with Joeun, which began carrying magazines and most newspapers due company that is offering them lower pay and working for USFK in 2006. to declining sales and the expense of airlifting longer working hours. “We will fight to the end until our require- the periodicals from the States, Defense The United Kingdom-based G4S will ments are fully satisfied,” said one union Commissary Agency officials said this week. take over security operations at a number of leader, Park Deok Seo. Commissaries in the United States will Army bases across the peninsula at midnight In a Nov. 28th letter sent to U.S. Forces continue to sell magazines and newspapers, Stress and ‘toys’ – it’s science! Thursday, when the military’s contract with Korea commander Gen. James Thurman, officials said. Overseas, those items will still The Joint Stress Mitigation and Restoration Team for the Joint increases to the hand. Releasing the squeeze further relaxes the hand, its former security provider, Joeun Systems Park said guards decided to protest “in or- be available at Army and Air Force Exchange Task Force holds something similar to celebrity status here in and, according to StressFocus.com, it may also relax the person. Corp., ends. der to get back the right to maintain our own Service retail stores. Guantanamo Bay, Cuba. And it comes as no surprise that while we Relaxation is also due to the fact that squeezing a stress ball is fun Many of the estimated 850 guards who lives” after negotiations with G4S broke Over the last four years, magazine sales offer a wide range of services to the men and women deployed or and helps achieve a positive and happy state anchored with the act worked for Joeun are expected to protest down. at overseas commissaries have steadily stationed here (to include stress management, rest plans, hygiene, of playing. Hence, on subsequent usage of these balls, even if there outside four bases beginning Thursday Security guards distributed letters this dwindled, from about $1.98 million in fiscal smoking cessation, psychotherapy, and peer support), much of our is no tension to be released from the body, the body will feel calm morning: U.S. Army Garrison Yongsan in week to people entering U.S. Army Garrison 2008 to about $1.46 million in fiscal 2011, recognition comes from our outreach and the famous stress tools and relaxed because the positive state of calmness and relaxation has Seoul, Camp Red Cloud in Uijeongbu, Camp Yongsan that outlined their concerns. according to information from DeCA. That that we provide during our visits to service members throughout the been anchored with the act of squeezing a stress ball. Casey in Dongducheon, Camp Humphreys Eunho Peck, who leads another labor is due in part to DeCA purchasing fewer Joint Task Force. In addition to stress balls, JSMART possesses a wide assortment in Pyeongtaek, according to leaders from union, wrote in the Nov. 25 letter that the magazines, but stores still only were selling Believe it or not, the “toys” (as many have come to refer to of other stress relieving tools. Some sleep problems can be alleviated several labor unions representing the security G4S demands would “critically undermine about half the magazine inventory, said them) actually possess legitimate mental health by the earplugs and sleep masks we offer. We guards. One union leader said there would morale and life quality of those ordinary se- Kevin Robinson, a DeCA spokesman at the applications as sources of stress relief while in Guantanamo Bay’s also have towels, bags, calendars, glow belts, also be protests outside Camp Carroll in curity guards, and in turn it will create the agency’s corporate headquarters in Fort Lee, the office and off duty. As difficult as it may stressors are rather unique. and many more items coming soon. Each item Waegwan and Camp Walker in Daegu. difficulty in recruiting new security guards.” Va. Between January and March of last year, be recognizing the benefits of back scratchers, has our 24-hour duty phone number printed, Though technically not a strike because G4S operates in more than 125 countries for example, 49 percent of magazines on glitter balls, and pen lights, each of these items Regardless of the assigned so we’re always available to service members in the guards have not signed a contract with and has more than 625,000 employees, ac- commissary shelves overseas went unsold, have been selected because they provide a too- duties someone might need. And should you feel the need to unwind, G4S, the protest is expected to leave G4S cording to the company’s website. according to DeCA. often-needed distraction from the tedium that relax, and relieve some muscle tension, the short of the number of guards it needs to Army installations in South Korea use “No business model in the world could can often take hold inside workspaces. As many find themselves in, JSMART office itself is home to two electronic operate entry points at bases. contracted security guards to allow soldiers survive” with that type of sales rate, Robinson know, Guantanamo Bay’s stressors are rather anyone can fall victim to massage chairs for all Joint Task Force staff to Eighth Army spokesman Col. Andrew to focus on their military duties, military of- said. unique. Regardless of the assigned duties utilize at their convenience. Mutter said Wednesday afternoon that gar- ficials said. DeCA was also spending over half a someone might find themselves in (be it working overwhelming stress and The stress tools of JSMART offer rison commanders were in the process of As of August 2010, approximately 835 million dollars on getting the magazines detainee operations or an administrative role), occupational burnout. servicemembers of all branches an outlet for the determining how many soldiers might be guards monitored 220 access control points overseas, officials said. In fiscal 2011, DeCA anyone can fall victim to overwhelming stress pressure associated with working at Guantanamo needed to staff entry gates, and whether any at Army installations and the U.S. Marine spent about $673,000 in taxpayer dollars — and occupational burnout. Bay. But should the tools not be enough, gates would be closed. Corps’ Camp Mujuk, checking identification money appropriated by Congress — to airlift The stress relieving tools that JSMART gives out to Joint Task JSMART offers comprehensive mental health services to meet the “We expect minimal disruptions to entry cards and controlling the entry of people magazines to commissaries in Europe and Force servicemembers are selected to address very specific issues that needs of military personnel stationed and deployed here. Should you procedures during this transition,” he said, and vehicles 24 hours a day. the Pacific, according to figures from DeCA. an assignment to Guantanamo Bay may cause. With more and more feel that you require assistance in addressing your depressed mood or With budget cuts looming across stress related problems reported every day, there is an increasing need any other issue that may be affecting you, feel free to stop by or give the Defense Department, agencies are for effective stress reducers. Our most highly demanded stress tool us a call. We are currently located across the street from the Camp Calif.–Mex. border: suspected scrambling to find ways to cut costs. While that has proven to be effective is the stress ball. Anger and tension Bulkeley Gym, but will move near the Camp America Post Office stopping magazine sales overseas will save (as well as those long, painful stretches at the keyboard for service later this month. Feel free to call extension 2321 during clinic hours, money, Robinson said, it’s also a decision members in clerical assignments) can be lessened through use of our which are Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m., and our 24- drug smuggling tunnels found that makes good business sense “regardless renowned JSMART stress balls. Some people are still rather skeptical hour duty cell phone will always be manned at extension 3566. Voice of America News Service for his role in smuggling drugs through two of the budget climate.” about the effectiveness of stress balls and whether they really help with similar passageways discovered last year. “DeCA recognizes that it has an inherent alleviating stress. Stress balls help to bring about muscle relaxation. SAN DIEGO – U.S. authorities say they have Raids on those two tunnels netted a responsibility to be a good steward of taxpayer As the user squeezes the ball and contracts the muscles, blood flow discovered a drug tunnel between Mexico combined 50 tons of marijuana on both sides dollars,” he said in a written statement. and California, the second such tunnel found of the border. They were equipped with rail “This was something we could do as in less than two weeks. systems, lighting and ventilation. The tunnels an agency to drive down our costs and not A spokeswoman for U.S. Immigration are among dozens that have been discovered impact the customer as much,” added Leslie Value of the Week: Selfless Service and Customs Enforcement said Tuesday the in recent years. Brown, DeCA-Europe spokeswoman. She Put the welfare of the nation, your organization and your subordinates before your own. tunnel opened into a California warehouse Mexico is in the midst of brutal drug gang said customers can read magazines online or located in the same San Diego neighborhood violence that has claimed an estimated 45,000 purchase them at the base exchange. Selfless service is larger than just one person. In serving your country, you are doing your duty as the previous find. The spokeswoman did lives since President Felipe Calderon took Commissaries in Europe and the Pacific loyally without thought of recognition or gain. The basic building block of selfless service is not give any other details. office in late 2006 and began a crackdown on will continue to sell Stars and Stripes the commitment of each Joint Task Force Guantanamo team member to go a little further, endure On Monday, a Mexican trucker was the cartels. newspaper, which is produced overseas and sentenced to nearly 16 years in a U.S. prison not shipped from the States, officials said. a little longer, and look a little closer to see how he or she can add to the effort.

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| P eet 2 e g a 19 It was a twist to the traditional 10K run/walk as nearly four dozen partici- pants took to the streets Nov. 26. The Glow-in-the-Dark event for breast cancer awareness was hosted by U.S. Naval Hospital Junior Enlisted Association. Do- nations for pink glow-in-the-dark items went to support the cause which began and ended at U.S. Naval Hospital Guantanamo Bay. –photo by Sgt. 1st Class Kryn P. Westhoven.

From left to right: Sgt. 1st Class Joshua Conwell, Sgt. Larissa Pillay, and Staff Sgt. Jo- seph Hansen from the Joint Detention Group Headquar- ters, 170th Military Police Battalion hang garland on their Santa- themed float. Once complete, the float will feature three reindeer pulling a sleigh, Santa Claus, two Mrs. Clauses, a squad of elves, and a big Georgia peach. The float will be featured in the Guantanamo Bay Holiday Parade. –photo by Army Sgt. 1st Class Jerome Grant. TheJTF