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CSADD Hangs New Awareness at NEX Atrium

Naval Station Guantanamo Bay Executive Officer, Cmdr. Al Ross and Command Master Chief Rodd Tooker assist the Coalition of Sailors Against Destructive Decisions (CSADD) in hanging their awareness ribbon in the NEX Atrium.

MC2 Kegan Kay Photojournalist aval Station Guantanamo Bay’s Coalition of it up to everyone. Sailors Against Destructive Decisions (CSADD) Members were bagging groceries and had a table set hungN their 2016 ribbon at the NEX Atrium, Jan. 23 up outside with “Don’t Be That Guy/Girl” promotion The ribbon is solid white but will have 12 smaller materials and explaining to people that having a good added to it throughout the year to represent time doesn’t always mean having to drink or other the various awareness campaigns such as breast cancer adverse choices. awareness and domestic violence awareness. According to the Chief of Naval Personnel the CSADD members were joined by Naval Station mission of the CSADD is to create a culture of Guantanamo Bay Executive Officer Cmdr. Al Ross Shipmates helping shipmates maintain a course of and Command Master Chief Rodd Tooker in hanging success through good decision making. the ribbon. The Guantanamo Bay CSADD has other events on “It was a great event and it’s always enjoyable to help the horizon including a Jog-a-Thon and an Alcohol- out Sailors that are actively engaged in doing the right free party at the Windjammer pavilion. thing,” said Tooker. “This ribbon will help remind all Other events are still be discussed and everyone is residents of Guantanamo Bay that it’s up to everyone encouraged to participate and join in on the meetings on base to do their part in keeping this place special. I and/or events. would encourage all Sailors that aren’t part of CSADD The meetings are held every other Friday at the Jerk to find out how to join the team and become part of House Courtyard at 5 p.m. The next two meeting will the solution.” be Feb. 5 and Feb. 19. For more information regarding While the CSADD program is geared towards junior CSADD please contact LS2 Kerron Prendergast at Sailors, the NS Guantanamo Bay has opened 84364. PAGE 2• THE GUANTANAMO BAY GAZETTE

NS Guantanamo Bay Commanding Officer, Capt. David Culpepper congratulates MA2 Hartmann on his selection as Sailor of the Week. MA2 JOSEPH HARTMANN ■Job/Department: AT ALPO/ Security AT ■Age: 26 ■Hometown: Charlotte, NC ■Hero: My Father ■TV Show: Game of Thrones ■Movie: The Big Lebowski ■Musician: The Rolling Stones ■Hobby: Fishing ■Sports Team: Green Bay Packers ■Greatest Passion: Movies ■How The Navy Improved My Life: The Navy has given me positive direction and goals. ■Sailors of the Week Because: MA2 Hartmann was selected as Sailor of the Week for his instrumental work in 3 Detainee Movement Operations as the Security LNO. In the last two weeks he completed three movements where 17 detainees were transferred off island. His responsibilities as the LNO are that of First Class Petty Officer where he was in charge of the convoy element from JTF throughout NAVSTA to include the Harbor and Flight line. His dedication and attention to detail regularly assisted for the safe passage of all detainees until transferred to the custody of USTRANSCOM.

VOL. 73 • NO. 04 NAVAL STATION GUANTANAMO BAY, CUBA Guantanamo Bay Gazette COMMANDING OFFICER CAPT. DAVID CULPEPPER EXECUTIVE OFFICER CMDR. AL ROSS PUBLIC AFFAIRS OFFICER MCC(SW/AW) KEITH BRYSKA COMMAND MASTER CHIEF CMDCM (SW/AW) RODD TOOKER GAZETTE EDITOR MC2 KEGAN KAY

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Naval Station Guantanamo Bay Conducts Active Shooter Drill MC2 Kegan Kay Photojournalist aval Station (NS) Guantanamo Bay building, any victims of the incident and their conducted a simulated active shooter location as to speedily respond with medical exercise,N Feb. 3, care and transportation. NS Guantanamo Bay Emergency Manger “Today’s drill was to evaluate the Naval Officer Joseph McCullough said, “WeStation’s capability to respond to an active perform drills like this as part of a continuous shooter incident,” commented McCullough. improvement process to ensure that (a): our “Overall, responding forces performed current tactics and techniques are still valid, excellently, but as I mentioned earlier there is and (b): It allows responding forces to build always room to improve on processes.” ‘muscle memory’ which will allow them to Once the exercise was completed it was perform more efficiently in the event that imperative that the various departments something like this happens for real.” debrief and go over the issues and areas where The event included participation from more training is needed. the Naval Security Forces, NAVSTA Fire For a diverse community such as NS and Emergency Services, and the US Naval Guantanamo Bay, made up of military, Hospital. civilian and foreign nationals it is important The event took place at the Weapons that everyone knows what to do in the event building. The building has two floors which of a real active shooter scenario. caused the security response team to move “It’s important to remember that an Active quickly and efficiently to locate the shooter Shooter incident can happen anywhere and and secure the building. at any time,” reminds McCullough. “This Throughout their movements inside the includes public areas such as the NEX, so it building the security response team made sure is important to keep family members aware to forward their information to the command of what they should do if they are in an area center who then forwards the information to when an active shooter event begins.” the emergency and medical services. To learn what to do during an active shooter NAVSTA Fire and Emergency Services and or terrorism situation please visit Ready.Navy. the U.S. Naval Hospital took their places mil as it provides lots of tips and strategies on in the exercise as they answered the security various emergency situations, including active response’s team of the situation inside the shooter. PAGE 6• THE GUANTANAMO BAY GAZETTE Chaplain’s Corner

President Obama to the of Honor From Naval Special Warfare Command Public Affairs n February 29, 2016, President Senior Chief Byers currently holds a National will present the to Senior Chief Paramedics License, and will graduate from Norwich SpecialO Warfare Operator Edward Byers. University with a Bachelor of Science in Strategic Studies Byers will receive the Medal of Honor for his courageous and Defense Analysis in early 2016. actions while serving as part of a team that rescued an Senior Chief Byers entered the Navy in September American civilian being held hostage in on 1998, attending boot camp and December 8-9, 2012. School at Great Lakes, Illinois. He served at Great Lakes He will be the eleventh living service member to be Naval Hospital, and then with 2nd Battalion, 2nd awarded the Medal of Honor for actions in Afghanistan. Marine Regiment at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina. In He and his family will join the President at the White 2002, he attended the Basic Underwater Demolition/ House to commemorate his example of selfless service. SEAL course, graduating from Class 242, and completed “The strength of the Naval Special Warfare community the Special Operations Combat Medic course in 2003. is in its exceptional people. Senior Chief Ed Byers’ Senior Chief Byers has been assigned to various east coast actions on the battlefield reflect the highest ideals of our SEAL teams, and completed eight overseas deployments profession: bravery, selfless dedication to duty, and above with seven combat tours. all, the highest level of commitment to protect the lives Senior Chief Byers’ and decorations include of others and the freedom for which our nation stands,” five awards of the with Combat said Rear Admiral Brian Losey, Naval V device, two awards of the , the Joint Special Warfare. “We are humbled by Senior Chief Byers’ Service Commendation Medal with Valor device, the incredible example of service, and are proud to call him Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal with Teammate.” Combat V device, two additional awards of the Navy PERSONAL BACKGROUND: and Marine Corps Commendation Medal, two awards Senior Chief Byers was born in Toledo, Ohio, August of the Combat Action Ribbon, three Presidential Unit 4, 1979. He graduated from Otesgo High School in Citations, two Joint Meritorious Unit Awards, two Navy Tontogany, Ohio in June 1997. Unit Commendations, and five Good Conduct . February 5, 2016• PAGE 7 The 27 from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the Naval Hospital. will go to SPACE A CHANGES Scoop the Top Fundraiser, Person with For information regarding the MOVIES the most laps and the person to recent changes for AMC flights DOWNTOWN LYCEUM GTMO SOCK HOP get the most sponsors. For more please check out the roller, the FRIDAY Feb 05 The Guantanamo Bay Girl information contact HN Culp at Naval Station Guantanamo 7 p.m.: The Forest Scouts would like to invite the 72358 or LS2 Prendergast at Bay CNIC or Facebook page. PG13 Guantanamo Bay community 84364. to a Sock Hop on Feb. 13 from TAX SEASON 9 p.m.: Point Break 6 to 9 p.m. at the W.T. Sampson MACAROON VALENTINES GTMO’s Tax Assistance PG13 Elementary School Gym. There The GTMO Professional Nurse Center (TAC) offers self- will be free hot dogs, popcorn, Association will be selling service stations that all eligible SATURDAY Feb 06 coke floats and costume and 7 p.m.: Joy macaroons for Valentine’s residents can use to prepare PG13 hula hoop contests. For more Day. Get one for you special their own tax returns online with information please e-mail someone. Three macaroons the assistance of IRS-certified [email protected]. with gift tag for $5. To pre-order volunteers. All services are 9:30 p.m.: Sisters call 72295 by February 11. by appointment only and R TEEN TECH WEEK Pickup will be held February 12 there are some restrictions on SUNDAY Feb 07 March 6-12 the MWR Library is at the Exchange Atrium from 10 services. Please call 4692 for 6:30 p.m.: Kung Fu Panda 3 celebrating Teen Tech Week, a a.m. to 2 p.m. more information. PG week long celebration of teens doing techie stuff and this year POKER 101 for WOMEN MUCK WARS 8:30 p.m.: The Big Short the library is hosting a digital Wed., February 10 the Family Club Beyond is hosting their R photo contest. As part of the Advocacy Program is hosting a 3rd annual Muck Wars on grand the winning teen will Poker 101 for Women as part Feb. 6 from 1 to 3:30 p.m. at MONDAY Feb 08 be featured in the Gazette and of their Women Empowerment the Philips Dive Park. The 7 p.m.: Star Wars: Episode VII- Wire. Series. The event is free to all event is open to all middle and The Force Awakens women 18 and older. Meet at high school students. Make PG13 CSADD JOG-A-THON the Windjammer Classroom sure to wear clothes that are TUESDAY Feb 09 The Coalition of Sailors Against from 7 to 8 p.m. No money will okay to get messy. For more 7 p.m.: Concussion Destructive Decisions is hosting be used in the game. For more information please contact PG13 a fundraising jog-a-thon on Feb. information please call 4141. Chris Bell at 55263. WEDNESDAY Feb 10 OMBUDSMAN CONTACT INFORMATION: 7 p.m.: Alvin and the Chipmunks: Road Chip NAVSTA: NAVFAC: PG Laura McManus Brittany Roley THURSDAY Feb 11 [email protected] [email protected] 7 p.m.: Ride Along 2 Cell: 84792 Home: 77182 Home: 78096 PG13

Brittany Morrell Naval Hospital: [email protected] Lauren LaBoy CALL THE MOVIE HOTLINE @ 4880 Cell: 55268 Home: 77129 [email protected] Home: 75877 After months of remodeling and renovations the Naval Station Guantanamo Bay’s Navy Lodge held an Open House on Jan. 29. The Guantanamo Bay community was invited to see the changes to the rooms and outside beautification projects that have been happening. For those who were unable to attend the open house will still have the opportunity as the Navy Lodge plans to hold a few more open houses to show the community the changes and improvements the Guantanamo Bay Navy Lodge has undergone. For more information please contact the Navy Lodge at 3103.