Volume 4, Issue 39 www.nsgtmo.navy.mil/jtfgtmo Friday, June 11, 2004 D Co., 2-102nd Armor seeks growth opporunities By SGT Jolene Staker arms MOS several years ago, but he still went through the training to refresh his Members of D Co. of the 2nd Battalion, infantry skills. 102nd Armor have arrived to the JTF “It was good training,” said Wilson. “I ready to get to work augmenting military got to learn new things that have been police companies and taking advantage of added.” all the opportunities Guantanamo has to All unit members went through the spe- offer. cialized military police training at Fort "I am confident that the soldiers of D Dix, N.J. Co. 2-102 Armor will not only meet, but “The training at Fort Dix more than exceed, the standards set forth by the Joint prepared us for what our mission here is,” Task Force. I have no doubt that they will said PFC Brian Perry. execute this mission in full accordance Part of being successful in their mis- with the JTF mission statement,” said 2LT sion is identifying what challenges they Noel Lyn-Kew, company commander. "I will be facing and strategizing on how to fully expect the soldiers to grow as indi- meet those challenges. vidual soldiers as well as a team following SPC John Wells identified one chal- the successful conclusion to this mission." lenge unit members will face. Members of D Co. trained hard to pre- “I think we need to learn to separate pare for the JTF mission. SPC Robert whatever emotions we may have about Guarino who originally trained in supply 9/11 or what we see on TV, so that when completed the infantryman military occu- we go on the block we don’t take that with pation skill (MOS) training. This training Photo by SGT Jolene Staker us,” said Wells. “This is a new day. We’re is required for anyone without a combat SPC Joseph Wilson of D Co., 2-102nd Armor uses moving forward and showing the the radio while working at the sally port. arms MOS. detainees the same respect we would show Guarino felt this training prepared him. SPC Joseph Wilson has been in the mil- “I definitely feel ready,” he said. itary for about 11 years and held a combat See Growth, page 4

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Trooper to Trooper JTF-GTMO Command Father, son serve together in JTF Guantanamo By SGT Jolene Staker B Battery after release from Commander: active duty. Safety begins BG Jay W. Hood When it’s time to wish his When asked how he feels Joint Task Force CSM: Dad a Happy Father’s Day, about having two sons follow SPC Terry Geer Jr. will have it in his footsteps, Geer Sr. said with you CSM Angel Febles Public Affairs Officer: easier than most. His Dad, 1SG “I'm very proud, more than I Summer time is coming and safety LTC Leon H. Sumpter Terry Geer is serving with him could ever express.” issues will be more abundant. I can’t Deputy PAO in Guantanamo. Geer Sr.’s wife works as stress to you enough the importance of LCDR Robert W. Mulac When Geer Jr. was a senior their battery’s family support ensuring that safety issues are aggres- 70th MPAD Commander: in high school his Dad told him person. sively managed and minimized. Unit MAJ David S. Kolarik that they were going car shop- The men have no doubt that commanders are the safety managers for Command Information Officer / Editor: ping but really took him to the she is OK with them being their units. Ultimately, commanders or CPT Tracy L. Saucy recruiting office. deployed together. section chiefs must provide the leader- Circulation: 2,100 copies “He talked me into it, and I “The first thing she told me ship necessary to prevent incidents and went for it,” said Geer Jr. “I was ‘to take care of your Dad accidents. Off-duty activities are likely enjoyed it.” over there.’ She likes the idea the greatest safety issues to be consid- The Wire Staff His Dad admits to encour- of us coming over together,” ered. Clearly, however, we need to BG Martin Lucenti aging his son to join the mili- said Geer Jr. “I’ve been over- The Wire NCOIC: tary for the college money. seas by myself, and this time I remain vigilant at work also. Deputy Commander SSG Patrick Cloward Safety issues at Guantanamo are JTF GTMO Operations “It seemed silly to spend have my Dad with me which is Editor: money on college when he pretty cool – so she’s happy.” unique to this environment. To mention SPC Rick Fahr accidents. Establish a command environ- could earn it,” said Geer Sr. “She’s glad that we are here a few: water activities (scuba diving, Staff writers and design team: ment that recognizes the safety risks that After three years active to be each other’s support sys- sailing, swimming, snorkeling, fishing), SGT Jolene Staker are associated with living at Guan- duty in the Army, Geer Jr. tem,” said Geer Sr. walking and jogging (off trail animal AF Staff Sgt. Joshua Gorman tanamo Bay. It is a responsibility that came home and joined the unit “She’s real proud of us. encounters, and rough trail leg/foot SPC Katherine L. Collins injuries); outdoor athletic activities (heat leaders must take seriously for your that his Dad had been in while She’s been a military wife for exposure and over exertion); sun bathing troopers sake. Standards here at Guan- he was growing up. 23 years so she knows how to tanamo are high. We all take pride in “It was a more comfortable handle the stress,” said Geer Jr. (prolonged exposure to the sun); and Contact us: those standards. Safety standards should environment than serving with Geer Jr. credits joining the other activities which can cause dehydra - From Guantanamo: tion. Each of these activities can be be just as high – they are just as impor- people I didn't know at all like military with improving his 5239/5241 (Local phone) I had to on active duty,” said relationship with his Dad. tant. Photo by SGT Jolene Staker enjoyed safely, but it requires thinking 5426 (Local fax) I encourage all troopers to enjoy the Geer, Jr. “Our relationship has gotten 1SG Terry Geer (left) and SPC Terry Geer, JR both of B Battery, 1-119th Field about the risks that need to be managed. From CONUS: summer and relax in the company of Serving in the military is a better since I’ve been in the Artillery attached to the 216th Military Police Company have made serving a fam- This means setting boundaries and Com: 011-53-99-5239 ily affair. troopers and friends. Just be safe. Noth- Geer family tradition. Geer, military. We can relate to each limitations, and taking precautions that DSN: 660-5239 ing ruins what could have been an enjoy- Sr.'s father was a career Coast- other better.” keep the roles straight. Right points from my perspective,” must be complied with, to mitigate risks, Public Affairs Office able experience more quickly than an guardsman. Geer Sr. first Geer Jr. realized the reason after joining Bravo Battery said Geer Sr. “But he is a good to ensure – safety. Even driving at 25 Online: avoidable accident. Safety is not some- joined the Coast Guard for six his Dad did things in a certain Geer Sr. dropped Geer Jr. for kid and a good soldier.” MPH, and the complacency which http://www.nsgtmo.navy.mil/jtfgtmo occurs at that speed, needs to be consid- thing the command will talk about just years and then joined the Army way after joining his unit. calling him Dad. Geer Jr. gets personal pride ered in your unit safety programs. If you once – you will hear a lot more – the National Guard after a seven- “Back when I was a teenager “I’ve called him that my from serving in the military. don't have a unit safety program, now is topic is so important. Complacency in year break in service. we had the father-son conflict. I entire life, it was the first thing “It’s a good feeling, because the time to start one. Command empha - the area of safety is the enemy, and “I missed the camaraderie was bull-headed and thought I out of my mouth,” said Geer Jr. I’m doing something,” said sis will be placed on having effective increasing awareness to the safety issues that we try to pretend isn’t knew everything,” said Geer, Jr. After three years, Geer Jr. is Geer Jr. programs. that exist along with sharing best prac- there but know it is,” said Geer “The first time Isaw him run- used to keeping the roles sepa- Geer Jr. will enroll in The Wire is produced by the 70th Our mission is important and our sol- tices, should be a recurring theme at Sr. ning Bravo battery, the light rated. ROTC when he gets home and Mobile Public Affairs Detachment Geer, Sr.’s younger son also went on. He runs everything “When I’m with my Dad, pursue a degree in history diers are just as important. Leadership unit/section meetings. assigned to the Joint Information makes a difference in the prevention of Honor bound. Bureau at Joint Task Force Guan- serves in the military. He didn't like that. It’s just his nature. I he’s my Dad. When I’m in uni- with a minor in computers and tanamo. This publication is printed have to encourage this son to understand him better now.” form he’s my First Sergeant may teach down the road. under the provisions provided in join. While at home they would first and my Dad second, and Geer Sr. will stay busy tak- Army Regulation 360-1 and does “He was going to be an air- be deer hunting, bird hunting when I’m not in uniform he’s ing care of everyone. Beach volleyball tournament not reflect the views of the Depart- borne ranger for most of his and going to tractor pulls and my Dad first and first sergeant “From the time I was a sen- ment of Defense or the personnel JTF troopers will have a chance to find out within. life and then when he turned gun shows, because of duty second,” said Geer, Jr. ior squad leader Irealized I who has the best volleyball team. 17 he had a sudden change of and position within the unit, Geer Sr. admits that there had someone else’s kids,” said heart and joined the Coast Geer Jr. and Geer Sr. just man- have been challenges being the Geer Sr. “I have to take care A tournament will begin at 7 p.m. Saturday at Club Survivor. Guard,” said Geer Sr. age to get together for an occa- first sergeant in his son’s unit. of all my soldiers the same To sign up, call 3640 or 3670. Both men are anticipating sional father-son dinner. “It’s interesting. Sometimes way I would take care of my that their brother/son will join It can be challenging to it causes conflicting view- son.” Page 4 Friday, June 11, 2004 Friday, June 11, 2004 Page 5

Growth from page 1 together so well as a team may surprise those who know this 463rd Military Police Company anyone.” unit was reorganized right Another challenge that unit before being deployed. But in members will face is not get- the time they have been “Freedom’s Guardian” ting complacent in their job. together they have bonded. “If they can focus on other “We’re more of a family goals such as PT, losing weight than we are a unit and we all or education it will keep their know that we can count on minds working and break up each other,” said Murphy. “My their routine so that they can motivation has gone up every go on shift with a fresh mind,” day just from the guys around said SFC Matthew Cornine. me.” Cornine has been proactive Members of D Co. are in assuring that his soldiers direct descendants of the find outside interests to keep “Essex Troop” of the New Jer- them busy. sey Calvary, but for one mem- “I talk to them and ask them Photos by SGT Jolene Staker ber of the company the link to what they can walk away from the past is even more direct. Above: (from left) SFC David Van Gorden, SFC Matthew Cornine and 2LT Noel here with that will improve Lyn-Kew all of D Co., 2-102nd Armor plan shift operations. Van Gordan was in C Co. their personal lives,” he said. before this deployment, and he “Then we discuss it and break Below: (from left) PFC Jeffrey McNeil, PFC Brian Perry, SPC Robert Guarino and had been a member of that unit SPC Sean Murphy take a short break inside Camp Delta. it out into the months they will for 20 years. His father joined be here so they know what the same company the first they need to do and when to year the Newton Armory get what they are working opened. toward.” Unit members have partici- SFC David Van Gorden has pated in homeland security similar plans for those under missions, guarding bridges, his leadership. “I plan to keep power plants and tunnels going their morale up by having them into New York City during do things to keep their minds times that the threat level was occupied instead of sitting escalated. The JTF mission is around dwelling on their prob- the first time this unit has lems and by also helping them deployed overseas since World solve their problems.” War II. Several soldiers from D Co. “I believe in what we are have already identified some doing. I believe it is the right things they would like to thing to do,” said Cornine. “I accomplish while here. mission is leaving my family – time Cornine has been away am proud to be making a con- “My overall goal is per- I’m very close with my fam- from his wife and four children tribution and years from now I sonal growth,” said Wells. ily,” he said. this long, but that is just one will still take pride in knowing The 463rd Military Police Company nation’s campaigns. Particularly notewor- are available at Fort Wood. During peace- “I’m definitely looking at this Cornine knows that being thing that he is having to adjust I stood up and did what I have was constituted Nov. 30, 1943, in the thy are World War II, specifically in Rome time operations, the 463rd provides daily mission as a way to better deployed is hard for his sol- to. to do for my country.” Army of the United States as the 63rd Mil- – Arno; Panama, Operation Promote Lib- law enforcement support and community myself and to become stronger. diers, because it is hard for “A month and a half ago I This unit is going to focus itary Police Company and activated on erty; Task Force Bravo, Honduras; Guan- assistance to the soldiers, civilian work- When I go home I want to be a him. was a project manager for a on balancing mission, personal Dec. 1, 1943, in North Africa. tanamo Bay Cuba; Sea Signal; and U.S. force, families and visitors to the base. better man.” “It’s something I want to do major company, and now I am development and recreation. The unit was later inactivated Septem- Military Training Missions in Southwest This includes criminal investigations, traf- One way Wells intends to and proud to be doing, but at working with detainees,” said “I want to work on physical ber 17, 1945, at Camp Kilmer, N.J., and Asia. fic enforcement, accident investigation, do this is to work on his crimi- the same time there is diffi- Cornine. “It’s a fast transition training, go to the beach and then reactivated Aug. 25, 1947, in the The 463rd has been awarded the Joint community education, crime prevention, nal justice degree. culty in doing it,” said Cor- to something I have never done have fun and do the mission Philippine Islands as the 63rd Military Meritorious Unit Award, Army Award for physical security, support to the U.S. Cus- PFC Jeffrey McNeil plans nine. before.” we’re here to do,” said Perry. Police Company (Philippine Scouts). In Maintenance Excellence in 1995, Army toms, a Special Reaction Team, confine- to start working on his college Missing his daughter’s Even with the quick transi- “It is an exciting and chal- June 1, 1965, it was again inactivated in Supply Excellence Award, was a ment and prisoner escort, police patrols, degree while he is here. Some- graduation and having to tion, members of D Co. feel lenging assignment to act as the Philippine Islands before being redes- Macarthur Award nominee, and was also police reports and military working dog day he would like to teach high leave his business, just as he prepared for their mission. the commander of D Co. 2- ignated June 24, 1965, as the 463rd MP the III CORPS nominee for the BG J.P. operations. school. Working on his degree was in the middle of starting “I feel like we are doing a 102nd Armor,” said Lyn-Kew. Co. Then it was allotted to the Regular Holland Award and the Macarthur Award. The 463rd is currently serving as a part will give him something to do it, are just two examples of the good job,” said McNeil. “The soldiers have shown me Army and activated June 25, 1965, in Ger- The 463rd, whose home station is at of the Joint Detention Operations Group, to take his mind off missing his sacrifices Cornine made to be “We’re well prepared and that they are professionals, not many. Fort Leonard Wood, Mo. has had the Joint Task Force Guantanamo in support family. here. work together well as a team.” only in their assigned jobs but The 463rd MP Company has served unique opportunity to perform the full of Operation Enduring Freedom at Guan- “The hardest part of this This deployment is the first The fact that they work in everything they do.” with honor and distinction in many of our spectrum of military police jobs, which tanamo Bay, Cuba. Page 6 Friday, June 11, 2004 Friday, June 11, 2004 Page 7

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Photo by SPC Katherine Collins 463rd Military Police Company Joint Task Force Guantanamo There is no mission too large and nothing too small that you did not do well. -CPT Michael A. Hunter Photo by SRA Thomas Doscher Photo by SRA Thomas Doscher Page 8 Friday, June 11, 2004 Friday, June 11, 2004 Page 9

To the members of the 463rd most days you did it with smiles. Sports highlights Military Police Company You were smiling on Christmas It’s hard to believe that this time when we worked; you were smil- Two months into playoffs, NBA finals begin is here. I can remember when I ing on New Years Eve and New was first got on the ground looking Years Day when we also worked. Compiled by SPC Rick Fahr over Calgary. though, the pickins’ are fairly This week, the NASCAR at the departing units editions of Setting the standard, and adhering *** slim. Consider these series: racers will be at Pocono. After losing Game 1 of the In what has become a Colorado at Tampa Bay, *** the Wire many months ago. Now to the standard was business as NBA Finals to the Detroit Pis- sideshow to the circus that is Florida at Detroit and St. Ernie Els held off Fred it’s my turn to say good-bye to usual. tons, the Los Angeles Lakers Major League Baseball, inter- Louis at Texas. Ick. Couples and Tiger Woods to Guantanamo Bay. Just remember, its not the bounced back to take Game league play began this week. The only redeeming factor win last week’s Memorial PGA To my soldiers of the 463rd MPs medals on your chests, or the coins Two. As American and National of the Cincinnati-Cleveland event, and he’ll likely see a and those of the 1st of the 119th in your pockets that tell the story Thursday night’s game League teams square off this series is the intrastate rivalry, strong Tiger again this week. shifted from Los Angeles to weekend, a few interesting but that’s barely enough to Woods will most likely be Field Artillery, I say it has been a of what you did here, it’s the mem- Detroit, where the Pistons will matchups are worthy of note, make those games worth playing hard at the Buick Clas- long, tough, yet rewarding deploy- ories and the ability to look back host three games in the seven- while the majority of the slate watching. The only reason to sic for two reasons. ment here. You all have grown and say that you did everything game set. will feature ho-hum battles. watch those games would be to One, he needs to tune up his together into a cohesive fighting right, and were the best. You will Game 4 will be Sunday, with The surprising Los Angeles catch Ken Griffey Jr. slam his game for next week’s U.S. Open. unit and a family. I stand in awe of leave a legacy of professionalism, Game 5 on Tuesday. Game 6, if Dodgers invade Fenway Park, 500th homer. Two, Buick has paid Woods mil- necessary, will be Thursday taking on the Boston Red Sox, *** lions for his endorsements. The the many accomplishments under dedication, and mission accom- back on the West Coast. and the Chicago Cubs travel to Last week’s Nextel Cup win carmaker would love to see a your belt. plishment; a legacy that all good *** Anaheim to take on the Angels by Mark Martin adds a little strong showing from Woods as a You are the premiere MP Com- units leave behind them. To my Tampa Bay used its home- in what could be a preview of intrigue to that series. return on its investment. pany in the Corps today. There is crew of Field Artillery guys, stay court advantage to win Mon- the World Series. The win at Dover was Mar- Compiled from www.espn. no mission too large and nothing the course and continue what you day night’s Stanley Cup finale Other than those two series, tin’s first in 73 series starts. com. too small that you did not do well. are doing. You will be remem- 463rd MP Company I extend my deepest thanks for bered as soldiers of the 463rd, Commander your hard work, every day inside always. Solid Warriors! CPT Michael A. Hunter Some acronyms easy to understand; others clear as mud Camp Delta. It wasn’t easy, but Honor Bound! By SPC Rick Fahr Acronyms can be helpful, but they can FAHR GAME also be unwieldy and ineffective if over- To the members of the 463rd Mil- for them to handle. As the JTF contin- I like word games as much as the next used. person, but acronyms just aren’t my thing. The next time you consider whether to itary Police Company. ues to transform from GTMO 4 to Problem is, alphabet soup is the mili- Apple Talk Address Resolution Protocol, use a phrase or an acronym, remember to All of the 463rd Solid Warriors can GTMO 5 let it be known that it is the tary’s thing. whatever that is. OUAAITMWBC (only use an acronym if be proud of their accomplishments over soldier’s discipline, backed by solid I can understand the rationale for boiling PMCS? We all know what PMCS is – the meaning will be clear). the last eleven months. They can hold leadership, which is what gets the mis- down some long terms or phrases to a few preventive maintenance checks and serv- their heads high, knowing that their sion done. As leaders we have to simple letters – DoD (Department of ices. But it also can mean “partially mission Quiz answers Defense) or HMMWV (highly mobile mul- capable, supply” and “Program Manage- 1. Major command. That was easy. leaders, their families, and the nation remember, we are theirs, and they are tipurpose vehicle) or AAR (after-action ment Control System.” Who knew? 2. Personnel command. This is a cinch, are proud of each one of them. The lives ours. They are a reflection of us, and we review), but some folks take acronyms a lit- I’m sure there are folks out there who huh? of many of 463rd warriors have been are what they have made us. Those tle too far. Judging by the eight military think they’re high-speed, low-drag when it 3. Did you guess Naval auxiliary air changed because of this deployment. leaders who consider themselves a suc- acronyms that begin with the letters “PMC,” comes to military acronyms. How about a station? If so, that’s right, but so is Many understand that they have given cess should never forget that they are a it’s obvious that some people would prefer quiz? Guess what these acronyms mean. NORAD Attack Alert System. Extra to talk in all caps, with no actual words, just The answers are at the bottom of this col- points if you know what NORAD stands more to this mission than they could product of successful soldiers with letters, numbers and punctuation. umn. for. have ever imagined and our soldiers whom they served and led. Thank you “Foxtrot Echo Charlie zero fife, recon 1. MACOM. 4. Basic contour line is one of several will take back with them a sense of 463rd, for making me a success. coordinate echo golf eight six two fife tree 2. PERSCOM. meanings. Computer people may have responsibility and pride in ownership To those war fighters, whom we are zero for R&E and MAA. Then begin BADD 3. NAAS. submitted binary closed loop. for a job well done. Our soldier’s lives leaving behind, and especially the 1st to determine MAD and BAV, over …” 4. BCL. 5. Tactical operations center. Yeah, OK, Geesh. It’s enough to drive someone to 5. TOC. fine. But only give full credit if you knew have been changed because of what Brigade, 119th Field Artillery, it has consider SMBBHAW (self-mutilation by 6. NVVTLC4R. at least one other meaning – technical they have learned and accomplished. been a pleasure serving with you. To beating head against wall). 7. OOEAIU. order compliance, tactical air forces oper- Many of our junior leaders have grown those who have just assumed the mis- It’s difficult enough keeping track of the 8. GOOFy. ations center, theory of constraint, total 463rd MP Company and matured during this deployment sion, you are in for a life altering expe- most popular acronyms, but many of them ownership cost, theater of operations com- and they will take back with them the rience. First Sergeant have multiple meanings. Wow, that was fun. Not as much fun as mand. SFC Gys J. Moore AARP? That’s not even a military term, a TOCEX (tactical operation control exer- 6. I just made that up. confidence that no mission is too great “Solid Warrior Out” is it? That’s a group of older people, right? cise) but more fun than a WAP (work 7. That, too. Yes and no. In the military an AARP is an assignment procedure). 8. And that one. Page 10 Friday, June 11, 2004 Friday, June 11, 2004 Page 11 MSU team Chaplain’s Corner assumes JTF GTMO welcomes in first of new chaplains bay duties By AF Staff Sgt. Joshua Gorman police battalion.” By SPC Rick Fahr Chaplain Svendsen’s primary mission A new member has arrived in the Joint here is to serve on the JTF chaplain staff, Task Force Guantanamo community from which could include anything from preach- The terror attacks of Sept. the Illinois area and his name is CPT Kent ing at a worship service, to singing and 11, 2001, heightened aware- Svendsen, the new Joint Detention Opera- playing music. ness of the need for security, tions Group chaplain. “I could also be tasked to occasionally and a by-product of that aware- “I live in northwestern Illinois, where lead one of the on-going programs such ness has been an expansion of my civilian job is a senior pastor of a two as Soul Survivor, Alpha Course, or the duties of the U.S. Coast church cooperative,” said Svendsen. “It’s Thursday Ticket,” he said, adding that he Guard. a small country community, where early in can also be assigned at times to perform One of those duties involves the morning the farmers drink coffee at the chaplain’s section unit inbriefings providing harbor security at the local farmers restaurant, which is actu- and training provided for soldiers who Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, and a ally named the “Farmer’s Restaurant.” are returning home at the end of their new unit has just taken over Until the time he was put on alert for mobilization. those responsibilities. deployment, Svendsen was serving in the “A significant amout of my time, how- PACAREA Port Security 961st Engineers, headquartered in Milwau- ever, is spent serving as the chaplain inside Unit Detachment, commanded kee. Camp Delta,” said Svendsen. by CMDR Jack Laufer, “One night I got a call from my battal- One of his roles there is to serve on the recently assumed command Photo by SPC Rick Fahr ion commander, who said I was needed to commander’s staff and handling adminis - and has begun its tour. CMDR Jack Laufer (right), PACAREA PSU Detachment commander, and Master Chief J.R. Stafford, command master serve with the 783rd Military Police on trative issues as they relate to the chap- Laufer explained that the chief, examine one of the unit’s boats. The unit recently assumed harbor patrol duties. their deployment to Guantanamo Bay,” he laincy. unit consists of several Master Chief J.R. Stafford, to almost 50 percent of our day-to-day missions, the PSU Photo by AFStaff Sgt. Joshua Gorman said. “My current short term goals are to take active-duty Coast Guardsmen command master chief for the time.” will not likely be able to partic- CH (CPT) Kent Svendsen “I’ve had an interesting military career. care of business here at GTMO, and if I but mostly consists of unit, said that crew members The unit leaders said that the ipate in regular training sched- JDOG Chaplain As a chaplain, I’ve served in medical, air occasionally get a day off, I’d like to do a Reservists. He said the group underwent various types of Coast Guard has implemented ules, Laufer said. defense artillery, air assault infantry, little scuba diving,” he said, adding he also such as marriage enrichment, suicide pre- hails from all areas of the training prior to deploying. He a number of security programs “Our mission takes our full artillery, engineer, and now a military plans to lead seminars on various themes vention, and relationship building. Pacific, including Guam, added that the unit’s previous that the general public may not attention, 24-7,” the com- Hawaii and Alaska. Port secu- deployment experience is help- be aware of and that those pro- mander noted. “Everybody rity units are highly mobile, ing the group raise their per- grams have grown the service’s we’ve got down her has full- The Top Five Reasons Not to Worship God at GTMO Heavenly Bits and he noted, saying that the crew formance bar. need for personnel and equip- time jobs to do, but we will By CH (MAJ) Paul Minor members and equipment can “Most of our people have ment. look to take advantage of Pieces be deployed anywhere there small-boat experience in the “It takes personnel and training opportunities as we 1 The chaplains don't know God, they just are here to collect a paycheck. By CH (MAJ) Daniel Odean is a security need. continental United States. Sev- assets, bodies and bullets to can.” Response: We have a team of dedicated and Godly chaplains here in the JTF and at the The commander explained eral of our boat crew members put, as they say, metal on tar- The master chief said that Naval Station. Make an appointment to get to know a chaplain so that you won't be guilty I'd rather be a fool in the that the group’s mission have done duty in the Middle get, and our target now has the unit’s goals for this deploy- of bearing false witness. eyes of men, than in the focuses on providing security East, in Korea and in other grown quite large,” Stafford ment are simple but important. 2. My work hours prevent me from worship. from the water. areas of the world where the quipped. “I think the goal of our Response: Are you kidding? Look at the worship schedule in the Wire and you will see eyes of God. “We provide harbor security Coast Guard provides port Laufer added that the Coast deployment is that everybody worship services at many different times, places and days of the week. You know, think about it, when and port security for high-value security services,” he said. “We Guard’s mission will continue comes back safely and every- 3. The worship here is not like home. your physical life is over it isn't going units in a small, enclosed har- certainly turned it up a notch in to involve high-profile events body takes care of everybody,” Response: You are right. You are not at home. Why not make a worship home away to matter what anybody thought of bor area,” Laufer said. “Our the last month of our training in coming months, including he commented. “We take our from home so that you can feed your soul during this challenging time? Maybe you will you except God. The value the world main mission here is to deny and here.” providing port security at both safety especially seriously and experience new and deepening faith as you move out of the familiar and comfortable. puts on priorities, achievement and any enemy uncontested access Stafford noted that the Coast the Democratic and Republican that’s everything from sun- 4. My command won't let me worship. success are not the same if God is left to Guantanamo Bay.” Guard’s mission has evolved in presidential nominating con- burns to water safety. I think Subject to the needs of the mission most commanders are all too happy to ensure that out of the picture. Are you striving to The commander said that recent years. ventions later this year. everybody is looking forward their soldiers constitutional rights to the free exercise of religion are upheld. Give advance please God or the world? the Coast Guard has played an “I think that our primary “We’re expecting full to six months of physical exer- notice so that plans can be made. Work with your chain. The Bibles states, "For the mes- integral part in the nation’s mission as seen by the Ameri- employment for the Coast cise. I don’t think too many 5. Okay, Okay, I'll go in a few weeks. sage of the cross is foolishness to ongoing war on terrorism, esti- can public has always been Guard,” Laufer laughed. people in the unit haven’t said Answer: There's no time like the present. Don't put it off. We need to worship God. those who are perishing, but to us mating that nearly three out of search and rescue and the like. While many units deployed that they want to go back home That is part of what we are created to do. We need to worship in a community so that we who are being saved it is the power of four Coast Guard Reservists We have gone since 9-11 from to JTF Guantanamo have an better trained in their job and can be a blessing to each other and support each other. God" (I Cor. 1:18 NIV). has served on active duty in the about 2 to 4 percent of our time opportunity to integrate train- better able to do the Coast Humans were not created to be in isolation. There are blessings waiting for you if you Think about it. past couple of years. in port security-type activities ing opportunities with their Guard mission.” make worship a priority right now. Start this deployment on the right foot. Page 12 Friday, June 11, 2004 15 Minutes of Fame... The GTMO Guide: Answers to Your Questions Who can help me? What’s for lunch? What movie’s playing? Where can I find that? How does this work? With SPC Jordan Eggleston, 463rd MP Co. Your guide to ... By SPC Katherine L. Collins play games when I’m not working or sleeping, sometimes with my friends, As a high school student, SPC Jordan including two guys from basic training I Movies Eggleston joined the Army’s 463rd Mili- reunited with here. tary Police Company to fulfill his inspira- tion of serving people and to better himself Q: What has been most rewarding Camp Bulkeley Downtown Lyceum and his future. Almost four years later, he about this mission? Photo by SPC David Duhart continues to maximize on his Guantanamo A: Meeting all kinds of people and The flag at McCalla Hill flies at half-mast in symbolism of a nation in mourning. Fri., June 11 Bay experience by further developing him- expanding my knowledge of law enforce- Flags all over Guantanamo Bay have been flying at half-mast recently. 8 p.m. Connie & Carla self and those around him, sharing bits of ment. MPs like to say that “MP” stands for PG13 - 98 min wisdom he learns along the way. “multi-purpose.” We do not typically work Former President Reagan 10 p.m.The Day after in corrections, but we do whatever tasks Tomorrow Q: What inspired you to join the mil- are assigned. I feel more well-rounded passes away over weekend Notice: PG13 - 124 min itary? from this mission and better prepared to Sat., June 12 A: Working in fast food, I knew I seek a career in civilian law enforcement. Former President Ronald pro-military, and that meant a The Bulkeley 8 p.m. Shrek 2 wanted to accomplish more, so I joined the Reagan passed away over the lot. It went a long way as far as PG - 105 min military. I felt developing a solid founda- Q: What advice from your deploy- weekend, ending a long battle relations between the military Lyceum tion in the Army would help me progress ment experiences have you shared with with Alzheimer’s Disease. and the civilian populace.” 10 p.m. Johnson Family faster and better in life. It has, and it will. those deploying for the first time? Reagan, 93, served two CMDR Edward Conti agreed. will be closed Vacation Photo by SPC Katherine L. Collins terms in office and is largely “I think his best attribute was I’m glad for the time I’ve served. Now I SPC Jordan Eggleston, of the 463rd MP Co., works A: Just take advantage of all you can PG13 - 97 min look towards moving on to create a better in the detention operations center in Camp Delta. learn from the mission here and people credited with helping end the his ability to bring people of all this week to Sun., June 13 Cold War by rejuvenating the parties together for the common life for my wife and myself beyond the one who comes to detainee operations, you work with. Then optimize on your 8 p.m. The Alamo military and containing com- good of the United States and the military. and, three, being away from my wife, free time. Use it to focus on where you make repairs PG13 - 137 min munism around the globe. way he brought back the pride of whom I married just two months before I want to grow, personally and profession- “At that point in time, Presi- being an American,” he said. on the Mon., June 14 Q: Where have you deployed? deployed here. I was single during my last ally, such as taking college courses or dent Reagan gave the military In remembrance, flags are 8 p.m. Johnson Family two deployments, and that is 100 percent A: I deployed to Honduras for six scuba lessons. the biggest raise that we had ever flying at half-mast, and a projector. Vacation months, and later to Qatar for about a different and is easier than being married. seen, and that was huge. For the twice-hourly cannon blast hon- PG13 - 97 min month. I had to redeploy back to the rear We try to communicate as much as possi- Q: Looking back on your overall mil- pay scale at the time, it was def- ored Reagan on Monday. Pres- Tues., June 15 for kidney surgery. During both missions ble, but it is a greater challenge here than itary experience, what makes you most initely needed,” recalled 1SG ident George W. Bush we performed tasks including base secu- I’d experienced in the past. proud to serve? 8 p.m. Troy George Davis, 1st Battalion, proclaimed today a national R - 165 min rity and convoys. A: First, I’m proud seeing myself per- 119th FA. “He was definitely day of mourning. Q: What personal strengths do you form a job well that the Army’s tasked me, Wed., June 16 Q: What do you recall as your best find benefit you most in this mission? making a difference somehow. I’m proud 8 p.m. The Whole Ten Yards military experience? A: I guess the ability to control stress – to be strengthening myself and my future PG13 - 99 min A: The Baton Death March at White at least that’s what people tell me. Also, the by protecting freedoms I too can enjoy and Night diving requires Thurs., June 17 Sands Missile Range, N.M, which values of respect and responsibility, which by gaining skills I can use later on in life, 8 p.m. Hell boy involved going 26.2 miles in the desert. It the military taught me. professionally and personally. I’m proud PG13 - 122 min kicked my butt but was an awesome bond- of the accomplishments and goals I gained various safety rules ing experience, especially in getting to Q: What have you learned from through the Army compared to those of As JTF troopers explore know my commander and a couple senior working with the reserve components? some friends back home. recreational opportunities on Your guide to ... NCOs. A: I’ve gained a respect for their sacri- the water, they should keep Army marks birthday fices. They did not sign up to serve in the Q: What are your immediate and safety in mind. Safety. Q: In what ways has your family sup- military full time, but they did volunteer to long-term plans for when you return When diving, for instance, a JTF Guantanamo will celebrate ported you in your military service? be called up to defend freedom at any time. home? number of rules apply, espe- Divers must call in a night A: Although separated, my parents can I see the struggle it is for them to leave A: First, I’ll vacation with my wife the Army’s birthday on June 14 cially for diving at night. dive-plan with NAVBASE unite in the fact that they both tell me behind a whole different job and life, in somewhere she’s never been before but Divers must file a night div- they’re very proud of what I do. My wife’s hopes of keeping them in tact while wants to go. Then, I’ll be a hermit inside Security prior to entering the by building esprit de corps ing form with NAVBASE water and again after exiting also been a huge support. She writes and e- deployed. the house with her, pampering her and just with a 6 a.m. Army Birthday Run, mails me and can’t wait for me to come spending lots of time together. Long-term, Security prior to making their- water. NAVBASE Security can home. Q: What do you do to relax at home I plan to transition out of military service first night dive. be reached at x4105. beginning at Bulkeley Soccer Field, and when you deploy? into college full-time, studying psychol- Night diving requires a pri- For more information on Q: What have been your greatest A: At home I spend as much time as I ogy. I’d then like to join the U.S. Marshals, mary light, a second back-up night diving, please contact and a 11:30 a.m. cake-cutting ceremony challenges here? can with my wife, just doing anything. We but there are few vacancies right now. So, light, as well as a chemical Reef Raiders Dive Club, A: One, constantly adapting to changes; are best friends. Here I talk with her by e- initially, I’ll aim to join a high paying light marker on the buoyancy x7315, or Ocean Enterprises and lunch at Seaside Galley. two, being responsible for training every- mail and phone, and I watch movies or security company. regulator or person. Dive Shop, x5336. Your guide to ... Morale call system Worship. eases communication Deployed guardsmen (both Calls should be placed only Catholic Army and Air) have another during normal nonduty hours Main Chapel way to keep in touch with their at routine precedence and Wed. 5 p.m. Holy Hour and Rosary state-side loved ones, relatives, should not exceed 15 minutes 6:00-6:25 p.m. Confessions and friends. in duration. 6:30 p.m. RCIA (Chaplain’s office) Sat. 4:15 p.m. Confession It’s the Morale Call option Most installations have a 5:30 p.m. Vigil Mass on the Automated Directory time turned on to limit the call Sun. 9 a.m. Mass Assistance System (ADAS) to 15 minutes. 10:15 a.m. Spanish Mass (Sanct. B) installed on several Army DSN phone numbers for the M-Fri. 11:30 a.m. Mass (Cobre Chapel) Camp America installations throughout various ADAS locations are: Sun. 5:30 p.m. Episcopal Mass CONUS. Dugway PG (312) 789-2151 7:30 p.m. Mass Phone calls placed by Ft. Benning (312) 835-2011 Protestant deployed guardsmen to these Ft. Bliss (312) 978-2121 Main Chapel ADAS sites, will be connected Fort Bragg (312) 236-0001 Mon. 7 p.m. Prayer Group Fellowship* to an automated call attendant Fort Campbell (312) 635-2151 Wed. 7 p.m. Men’s Bible Study* 9:30 a.m. Sunday School and its voice-recognition Fort Dix (312) 944-1011 11 a.m. Service/Sunday School Morale Call sub-system. Fort Drum (312) 772-3672 * Fellowship Hall located in Chapel Complex Guardsmen can access the Fort Eustis (312) 826-1212 Camp America ADAS by Defense Switch Net- Fort Gordon (312) 780-0110 Tues. 7 p.m. Alpha Wed. 7 p.m. Soul Survivor (Club Survivor) work (DSN) phone line. Once Fort Hamilton (312) 232-1110 Sun. 9 a.m. Protestant connected to an ADAS auto- Fort Hood (312) 737-1110 New Life Fellowship mated call attendant, they need Ft. Huachuca (312) 879-7111 Sun. 1 p.m. Service (Main Chapel) only follow the system’s Fort Irwin (312) 470-1111 Pentecostal Gospel morale-call instructions. Fort Jackson (312) 734-7511 Sun. 8 a.m. Service (Sanc C) Guardsmen reply to the Fort Knox (312) 464-1000 5 p.m. Service (Sanc C) Morale-Call prompts to make Ft. Leavenwth.(312) 552-4021 Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints their local or long-distance con- Fort Lee (312) 539-3101 Sun. 9 a.m. Sanctuary A nection. Ft. Lnrd. Wd. (312) 581-0131 Islamic Fri. 1 p.m. Classroom 12, Chapel Complex Morale calls placed to par- Fort Lewis (312) 357-1994 Jewish ties outside the local calling Ft. McPherson (312) 367-4663 Call 2323 for more information area will incur the usual state- Fort Meade (312) 622-6261 Camp America Church Bus schedule: side long-distance fees. The Fort Riley (312) 856-1110 Sun. 8:15 a.m. Tierra Kay same applies for collect-calls Fort Sill (312) 639-7090 The bus will return following worship. and credit/phone card calls. Fort Stewart (312) 870-4663

Your guide to ... Hispanic Heritage needs you The Hispanic American Heritage Committee meets every Wednesday at 6 p.m. to discuss plans Galleys for fundraising, parties, etc. We need more volunteers in order Today: Lunch - BBQ beef cubes; to reach great success Dinner - crab legs. and finalize with a HAHC Ball. Saturday: Lunch - catfish fillet; All interested persons wishing to lend a hand Dinner - veal parmesan. can meet us in the Sunday: Lunch - roast pork; Dinner - baked chicken. Department of Homeland Security, BCIS, Monday: Lunch - pepper steak; ORAIO (Lupe Beltran's Office; second floor dinner - roast turkey. across from MWR offices) Tuesday: Lunch - baked tandouri chicken; Building 760, heading toward Bulkeley Hall. Dinner - chicken fajitas. For more information, contact Wednesday: Lunch - pineapple chicken; OS1(SW) David Flores Dinner - sweet and sour pork. J3 Plans NCO 5076/5155 Thursday: Lunch - Caribbean chicken; Dinner - salisbury steak. Friday: Lunch - parmesan fish; Dinner - T-bone steak.