Father Surprises Son at CPO Pinning by MC1 Robert Lamb, Public Affairs Office There Are Normally Two Ma- Jor Milestones in an Enlisted Sailor’S Career

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Vol. 63 No. 38 Friday, Sept. 22, 2006 Father surprises son at CPO pinning By MC1 Robert Lamb, Public Affairs Office There are normally two major milestones in an enlisted Sailor’s career. One is when they retire proudly after serving their country, and the other is when someone pins anchors on their collar making them a U.S. Navy Chief Petty Officer (CPO). Here in Guantanamo Bay, many CPO selectees don’t have the opportunity to have someone special perform this simple, but privileged task. But at this year’s pinning ceremony, on Sept. 15, HTC (SEL) Christo- pher Wills, received a special surprise. His father, Phillip Wills, a Navy veteran from 1960-1969, who earned a Silver Star and Bronze Star for valor, wouldn’t have missed his son’s CPO pinning ceremony for the world, but wanted his visit to be a sur- Photo by MC1 Terry Matlock prise. “Because I decided to get out Natasha Wills (wife) and Phillip Wills (father) pin Chiefs' anchors on of the Navy back in ’69, I live HTC(SW) Christopher Wills during the CPO Pinning Ceremony, Sept. 15, at the the Navy dream vicariously Windjammer Club. through my son, Christopher,” an honor, but him making Chief elder Wills stood in the back of larger, his face began to go red, said the elder Wills. “I have is really something special,” the the Windjammer Club waiting and some people may have been been to GTMO three times be- elder Wills said. for the moment when his son’s close enough to see a tear. fore, and my wife and I have Wills had no idea that his name was announced. BMC “I hold my emotions very visited Chris at every duty sta- father was in GTMO to sur- (SW) Tommy Lowery (the close, I wasSimmons very surprised tion since he joined the Navy prise him on this special day. younger Wills’ sponsor) though,” said HTC Wills. back in 1994.” Gilbort He arrived and remained out of stepped up to initially perform “He started to shed a tear or The younger Wills was sight for about 24 hours. Wills the pinning honors, when there two, I saw it,” said Lowery. named NAVSTA ‘Sailor of the even witnessed his son, was an announcement about a Wills was one of 16 GTMO Year’ (SOY) for 2005 and rep- through a heavy cement block change in the program. Sailors who marched in front resented the station, compet- wall at the ‘Goat Locker,’ Just then the senior Wills of a packed crowd as the final ing against 21 other sailors for burying his dixie cup white began to walk through the stage of this major milestone Navy Region Southeast Sailor hat, in one of the last events of crowd and head toward his transpired. of the Year. this year’s ‘Season of Pride,’ son. At first the son stood mo- “Only 7 percent of the Navy “I was extremely proud of the transition training period for tionless, but when his father is allowed to be Chief Petty him after he called home and newly selected CPOs. began to pin the golden anchors Officers,” said CMDCM (SW/ told us that he received such At the pinning ceremony, the on his collar, his smile grew Continued on page 8 2 Friday, Sept. 22, 2006 New universal ID card for Defense Department By Gerry J. Gilmore, American Forces Press Service New identification cards to The new card can be read, be issued to Defense Depart- either by swiping it or by wav- ment employees beginning next ing it near a special card reader, month will help standardize she said. workforce identification and Issuance of the new card security access systems across has the potential of reducing the government, a senior De- the number of agency security fense Department official said badges, Dixon said, because here Sept. 15. federal agencies will refer to a The new common access standardized credentialing sys- card eventually will be issued tem. However, agency security to all federal employees and is administrators still have the part of a standardized, secure authority to approve or deny credentialing system that was access. mandated after the Sept. 11, “The card, on its own, does 2001, terrorist attacks, Mary not entitle you to any access Dixon, deputy director of the to anything,” Dixon explained. Defense Manpower Data Cen- “It is an authentication token.” ter in Arlington, Va., said Sept. Photo by Staff Sgt. Kathleen Rhem, USA “Every time you use the 15 during a joint interview with Card readers like this, once attached to a personal card, it is authenticated, mean- American Forces Press Service computer, can be used to verify an individual’s ing somebody checks to make and the Pentagon Channel. access to information or to digitally “sign” e-mail sure that card is a ‘good’ card Starting Oct. 27, the new messages. issued in the Department of “super CAC” ID cards will be the cards is quickly referenced fense, but it can be read in other Defense to you, and that it is issued to employees over the and compared to centrally agencies,” Dixon said. “If they still valid,” Dixon said. next three years as the old stored personnel security clear- choose to give me access, they As always, employees who cards reach their expiration ance data, she said. can then read my card,” she believe their government-is- dates, she said. “It is an effort to try to im- said. sued ID card has been lost or The new cards interface prove the security in the fed- The new card features the stolen are required to notify with a secure, encrypted eral government,” Dixon ex- user’s photograph, like other security administrators, Dixon credentialing database and are plained. The new cards also cards now in circulation, said, who then deactivate the interoperable for personal iden- help employees secure their Dixon said. But its computer card. tification as well as access to computer networks, she said, chip also will contain two en- This ensures that cards re- federal buildings and facilities, as well as providing improved crypted fingerprints, as well as ported stolen or missing can’t she said. security for federal buildings, a unique personal identification be used in DoD, she said. However, each facility will military installations and cam- number. still determine who is autho- puses. rized access, Dixon pointed “So, I can use this card, not Housing survey to be distributed out. Information embedded on just in the Department of De- The Resident Satisfaction Survey Guantanamo Bay Vol.Vol. 63 63 No. No. 38 32 REACT is a confidential survey created by CEL & Asso- Gazette ciates that will be distributed to your homes very soon. The survey package will include a letter of introduction, the sur- Commanding Officer...... CAPT Mark M. Leary vey, a pre-addressed/pre-paid return envelope and a com- Executive Officer...... CDR Jeff Hayhurst Command Master Chief...... CMDCM(SW/SS) Larry Cairo ment card. Public Affairs Officer...... Ms. Stacey Byington This survey is part of our performance assessment pro- Journalist...... MC2(AW) Honey Nixon Photographer...... MC1(SW) Terry Matlock gram and your participation is crucial. Your cooperation and candid responses will help improve our service to you. The Guantanamo Bay Gazette is an authorized publication for members of the Don't miss your opportunity to help us serve you better. military services and their families stationed at U.S. Naval Station Guan- tanamo Bay. 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Friday, Sept. 22, 2006 3 Worship Services GTMO observes PADI Clean-up Day Catholic Catholic Mass Mon. thru Fri. 6 a.m. & By MC1 Igo Wordu, Public Affairs Office 6 p.m. (Main Chapel) Confession, Mon. thru Fri. 5:15 a.m. & More than 47 volunteers 5:15 p.m. (Main Chapel) Vigil Mass, 5 p.m. turned up, Sept. 17, for a clean- Sunday Mass, 9 a.m. (Cobre Chapel) up exercise sponsored by Eucharistic Adoration, daily 24 hrs. Project Aware and Reef Riders Protestant Association, including person- Sunday Sunday School, 9:30 a.m. nel from the U.S. Coast Guard, Sunday Services, Main Chapel, 11 Joint Task Force, local con- a.m. Children’s Sunday School, 11:30 a.m. tractors, W.T. Sampson school Gospel Worship Service, 1 p.m. students, U.S. Naval Hospital, Monday Prayer Group, 6 p.m. (Fellowship Hall) the Naval Station, and other Wednesday GTMO residents. Men’s Fellowship, 6:30 p.m. (Fellowship Hall) The exercise was in recog- Gospel Bible Study, 7:30 p.m. nition of the Professional As- (Sanctuary A) Photo by MC1 Igo Wordu Thursday sociation of Diving Instructors PWOC - 6:30 p.m. (Fellowship Hall) (PADI) International Clean-up Volunteers collected more than 1000 pounds of trash Sunday, Protestant Liturgical Service, 10 a.m. (Sanctuary B) Day. PADI creates awareness around GTMO waters and beaches. for the preservation of sea place and we need to ensure sonnel; and 48 pounds by Pub- Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints wildlife by encouraging support our environment, above and lic Works Dept./Island Me- (Sanctuary A) for underwater science, envi- below the water surface, is chanical. A cook-out followed Monday, Family Home Evening, 7 p.m. (rm. 8) ronmental projects, and educa- conducive for future genera- the trash clean-up. Sunday Sacrament, 9 a.m. tion. They also fund various tions to enjoy.” “I would like to thank ev- Filipino Christian Fellowship environmental research Much of the clean-up exer- eryone who came out with (Sanctuary A) projects to help their cause. cise was focused on the their support and hard work,” Sunday Worship, 7 p.m. Local event organizer Lori beaches and waters around Cochran said. “We would Iglesia Ni Cristo (Sanctuary B) Cochran said the exercise is GTMO on the Leeward and never have been this success- Bible Study, Thursday, 7 p.m. Sunday Worship, 5:30 a.m. necessary for the environment. Windward sides of the base. ful without them. Everyone did “Personally, I feel it’s some- By the end of the day, the an outstanding job, from the Pentecostal Gospel Temple (Sanctuary D) thing that should be observed volunteers collected trash beach cleaners, divers, cooks, Sunday Worship, 8 a.m. & 5 p.m. every day; as our actions to- weighing more than 1,000 and the volunteers who Seventh Day Adventist (Sanctuary B) day reflect how we live tomor- pounds – 536 pounds were weighed all the trash. I was told Prayer Meeting, Tuesday, 7 p.m. row,” said Cochran. “Directly collected by the Coast Guard; after the event by residents who Vesper Meeting, Friday, 7 p.m. Sabbath School, Saturday, 9:30 a.m. or indirectly, we are all respon- 164 pounds by W.T. Sampson have been here a long time, that Divine Service, Saturday, 11 a.m. sible for the area around us. We High School Marine Biology this was the best turn-out they Bible Study, Saturday, 4:30 p.m. live in an absolutely beautiful class; 199 pounds by JTF per- have ever seen.” Islamic Service (Sanctuary C) Friday Worship, 1:15 p.m.

United Jamaican Fellowship (Bldg. 1036, next to Phoenix Cable) Sunday Service, 11 a.m. & 6:30 p.m.

Shabbat Service Second Friday of the month, Rm. 11, 7:30p.m. Wildlife regulations Taking of Queen Conchs: — Maximum daily limit is one per person, per day. Size limit is a minimum of 9 inches in length or lips Photo by Shawn L. Howren (U.S. Navy Ret.) greater than 1/8 in. 9/11 Salute — Leeward Crash/Fire Crew show their respect with a moment of silence on Sept. 11, on the Leeward airfield taxiway to all the firefighters who Contact 4105 to report lost their lives on Sept. 11, 2001. From left to right are Assistant Chief Davis, violations or poachers. Firefighters Valentine, Henry, Jackson, Johnson, Facf, and Ferguson, Captain FMI call 4662. Nembhard, Lt. Reid, D/O Keane and EMT Nichols. 4 Friday, Sept. 22, 2006 Scrap metal shipped off-station By MC2(AW) Honey Nixon, Public Affairs Office For years, here in Guan- tanamo Bay, there has been a mound of scrap metal outside the recycling compound that has been growing, and growing, and growing. Last week was the culmination of a tre- mendous effort by the GTMO Environmental Department and Ombudsman Del-Jen, who worked hand-in- hand to remove 3,200 tons of Corner scrap metal from GTMO’s metal yard. Cheryl Crouse “Del-Jen has been aggres- NAVSTA Ombudsman sively compacting, crushing, Local Liaison cutting and baling the scrap Phone - 75860 metal,” said Christopher Pager - 4447-2000 Creighton, Environmental Com-pliance Program Man- [email protected] ager. “The metal comes from DRMO, junked vehicles, con- Senora (Sunni) Malone struction demolition sites, and NAVSTA Ombudsman items turned in to recycling Phone - 77957 from metal-only dumpsters Pager - 4084-2390 around base.” [email protected] The accumulation at the metal yard is about the size of Tanya Ward four to six football fields and NAVSTA Ombudsman is due to several factors. State-side Liaison “At one point, when GTMO [email protected] was scheduled for closure, mountains of materials were turned in, which started the Photo by MC2(AW) Honey Nixon Amy Thomason Navy Provisional Guard need for barge to come in for Del-Jen workers remove scrap metal from the recyc- Phone - 7599 removal,” Creighton explained. ling center Sept. 11. The four-day project required Pager - 4447-2394 “But because fuel was higher 12-hour shifts, around-the-clock, to extract and load priced and scrap metal had thomasonas@ 3,200 tons of accumulating scrap metal onto the MV very low value, it just was not usnbgtmo.navy.mil or Audre, the barge that was going to haul the metal done (recycled off the station). [email protected] And now, even though fuel away from GTMO. prices are up, scrap metal Ramil Magtoto, a Del Jen smooth,” said Magtoto, “and I Kathy Diaz prices are higher than ever, so field supervisor, was proud to think everyone is excited to see USNH Ombudsman be part of the team that the job completed.” it’s a feasible thing to do.” Phone - 7379 Port Operations personnel worked the long, hard hours “I’d like give a special assisted in the project coming to bring the much-needed thanks to the Del-Jen project Pager - 72090, #018 to fruition by getting clearance project to completion. managers, Del-Jen’s scrap kathiuska.m.diaz@ for the MV Audre to come to Sixty-four Del-Jen employ- Metal Recycle Team, and Port gtmo.med.navy.mil Guantanamo to pick up the ees worked 12-hour shifts, 24- Ops,” added Creighton. metal, says Creighton. hours-a-day, Sept. 10-14, to Even though the first phase Jennifer Amaio Other than a barge that took remove a large portion of the of the project is complete, said USNH Ombudsman a smaller load of metal last year, accumulated scrap metal, Creighton, the goal for the large Phone - 7379 there has been no record of a which will eventually make its amount of the remaining scrap Pager - 72090, #493 barge ever coming to GTMO way to Diaco (a steel com- metal, is to have one-third of it jennifer.k.amaio@ for the purpose of removing pany) in Cartagena, Colombia. removed from the station each gtmo.med.navy.mil scrap metal. “The project went very year. Friday, Sept. 22, 2006 5 Local runner realizes goal of a life-time By Melissa Belleman Final 25. and said to Shirl (my pacer), Editor’s note: The Gazette I reached mile 76.7 about 10 who was doing her best to concludes Melissa Belleman’s p.m., and was starting to list a push me to run a little faster, story of her quest to accom- bit while running. I decided a “It is okay if I don’t finish un- plish a lifetime goal. Last little caffeine was in order. I der 24 hours.” She simply re- week, the Gazette left off with started chewing one piece of plied “Absolutely NOT!” and Belleman training for the 100- caffeinated gum every hour. It then forged ahead. I was so mile run at GTMO. took effect immediately, and close to finishing in less than I would start my long runs did not upset my stomach like 24 hours that I knew I would at 4 a.m., so that I could get in caffeine pills or caffeinated be depressed if I finished in six hours of running before it drinks usually do. I made pretty any time greater than that. I became too hot. I found a 14- good time. The next 12-mile was starting to lose my sense mile loop that included the ac- Melissa Belleman leg I ran was much gentler than of humor, too, so I have to cess road to JPJ Hill and the back. I felt very good about the previous leg, so I made admit I did not appreciate dirt road that runs along side my time at this point. My pace pretty good time. At mile 88.9, Shirl’s energy. In fact, I be- it, the Ridgeline Trail and most was 5 mph and I arrived at the I had a mix-up at the next aid came angry, which was good, of its extensions (Tarantula 44.7-mile point three hours ear- station that put me a little be- because I picked up the pace Trail, Pelican Pass, Racer Run) lier than I did last year. It helped hind. and started running strong and Hutia Highway. I would that I paid more attention to the The first portion of the next again. run out to Nob Hill, then to pre-race brief and accepted leg was depressing because we The final miles were mostly Cable Beach, and then try to that I was going to feel a little went through a marshy field on muddy trail, in the dark, so get onto the trails just as the fatigued after climbing 1000 that was lopsided and full of we ran as best we could. It sun began to rise. I also feet. I slowed down some dur- horse-hoof divots. The good was spooky and unreal, like a worked on core strength and ing the middle 30 miles. I ar- news was that I knew that I science fiction movie. The half did calisthenics to strengthen rived at the 55-mile aid station could definitely finish under 24 moon hung low, glowing my leg muscles, to accommo- in 11:40, remembering that one hours, but the bad news was bright orange. I was rudely date the long stret-ches of of the speakers during the pre- that I was going to have to brought back to reality when I downhill in Vermont. race brief had said that runners’ push myself to make the time. hit a very muddy patch of trail Raceday. finish times could be figured Around mile 92, I lost heart and my left shoe stuck in the I did not sleep well the night by multiplying the 55-mile aid before but still managed a few station time by 2. At this rate, Olympic athlete will help celebrate hours rest. I woke at 2 a.m. I was definitely going to finish left for the race at 3 a.m. After under 24 hours, which was my NEX Customer Appreciation Day signing in, I made one more second goal for the day. Run- Rulon Gardner graduated bathroom run and then it was ning 100 miles under 24 hours from the University of Ne- time to line up. The race gives an ultra-runner status braska with a degree in Physi- started promptly at 4 a.m. It equivalent to that gained by a cal Education. After gradu- was fun running in the dark marathoner who has run a Bos- ating, he pursued his Olym- on trails, waiting for the sun ton Marathon qualifying time. pic wrestling dreams. Even- to rise. When the sun came up At the 60-mile aid station, I tually, he won a gold medal it was nice and hazy, so it was stopped and changed shoes, in the 2000 summer Olym- easy to keep cool. socks, and Dirty Girl Gaiters. pics in Sydney, Australia. The course consisted of a It felt good to sit on a camp His sacrifices and dedica- few miles of uphill, followed stool for just a few minutes. tion to his dreams helped him Olympic Gold Medalist, by a few miles of downhill, The aid station took 20 min- reach his Olympic aspira- Rulon Gardner followed by a section of trail. utes, but it was time well spent. tions. “U.S. Olympic Athlete of the We repeated this until we fin- My spirits were high because He is currently a resident Year;” 2001 Wyoming ished the 100 miles. I knew I was going to finish athlete at the Olympic Train- Sports Hall of Fame “Ath- Mile 44.7 to 76.7. and the next section was un- ing Center in Colorado lete of the Year;” and 2000 At mile 44.7, I saw my sup- usually flat. I was able to stride Springs, Colo. Some of his USA Wrestling “Gre-co-Ro- port crew for the third time. out a bit and passed several accomplishments include: man Wrestler of the Year.” This was also the first medi- other runners. The next time I Bronze Medal-2004 Olympic The NEX Customer Ap- cal check, including a weight saw my aid crew was at the Games, Athens, Greece; preciation Day celebration check. My weight was good, second medical check, mile 2001 USA Wrestling “Man of will be held on Oct. 14. so my crew put me back on 68.7. From this point on, I was the Year;” 2001 ESPY Award the road with a fresh camel- allowed a pacer. 6 Friday, Sept. 22, 2006

Downtown Lyceum MWR Friday, Sep. 22 Happenings The Ant Bully Windjammer Dinner Theater 8 p.m., PG, 88 min. Monday, Sep. 25, at 5:30 p.m. Bring the family to the Windjammer Club to enjoy dinner and then watch family ori- Little Man ented G- or PG-rated movies. This 10 p.m., PG-13, 98 min. Monday, “The Ant Bully,” begins at Miami Vice 5:30 p.m., and the second movie, “Mi- ami Vice” begins at 8 p.m. Saturday, Sep. 23 Cast: Colin Farrell, Jamie Foxx, Youth Center Activities Gong Li, Naomie Harris, Ciaran Lady in the Water Fri, Sept 22, Gym skating Hinds 8 p.m., PG-13, 110 min. Storyline: Ricardo Tubbs lives Sat, Sept 23, Bingo! with Bronx-born intel analyst Fri, Sept 29, Pizza and movie Trudy, as they work undercover Sat, Sept 30, Bouncer night. Miami Vice to identify a group responsible for FMI on event times call the Youth Cen- three murders. Sonny Crockett is ter at 74658. 10 p.m., R, 132 min. charismatic and flirtatious until- while undercover working with Teen Center Activities the supplier of the South Florida Fri, Sept 22, Skating Night Sunday, Sep. 24 group-he gets romantically en- Sat, Sept 23, Disc Jockey Night tangled with Isa-bella, the Chi- Fri, Sept 29, Rock Wall Snakes on a Plane nese-Cuban wife of an arms and Sat, Sept 30, Pool Party 8 p.m., R, 106 min. drugs trafficker. The intensity of FMI on event times call the Teen Cen- this case pushes Croc-kett and ter at 2096. Tubbs out onto the edge where Monday, Sep. 25 identity and fabrication become Youth Bowling League blurred. Sept. 23, starts 5 p.m. 3-man teams. Dallas Cowboy The league will last eight weeks. The Cheerleaders cost is $6.50 per person. FMI call 8 p.m. 2118. Dallas Cowboy Cheerleaders Sept. 24, 8 p.m., Camp Bulkeley; Tuesday, Sep. 26 Sept. 25, 8 p.m., Downtown Lyceum. Miami Vice Pop Culture Knowledge Bowl 8 p.m., R, 132 min. Oct. 6, starts 7 p.m., Windjammer Little Man Ballroom. Brush-up on trivia and have Comedy, Drama, Kids/Family a good time. Great prizes. Register Wednesday, Sep. 27 Cast: Shawn Wayans, Marlon teams by phone. FMI call 4700 or John Tucker Must Die Wayans, Kerry Washington, Tracy email [email protected]. Morgan, John Witherspoon mil. 8 p.m., PG-13, 87 min. Storyline: A man anxious to be a father mistakes an extremely Old School R&B Night short-statured, baby-faced crimi- Every Thursday at Pier #6, 8:30 - Thursday, Sep. 28 nal on the run as his newly midnight. FMI call 75868. My Super Ex-Girlfriend adopted son. 8 p.m., PG-13, 96 min. Friday, Sept. 22, 2006 7 GTMO Shopper (1) 1990 Acura Integra, silver, at the Acey Deucy space of the gym, Everyone is invited to For Sale $3,800. FMI call Carvajal at 75720 Windjammer Club, 11:30 a.m. - attend. Skates will be provided. (2) Sony Trinitron 32-in. color TV, AWH and 3074 DWH. 1:30 p.m. Eligibility is based on FMI call LN1 McLean at 4833 or excellent condition, $275 OBO. (1) 1984 Oldsmobile Firenza, $1500 period of service, not place of PS1 Steer at 4233. Genesis Recon. BCD, mens, size OBO. FMI call 4164 or 75571. service. Servicemembers who are (1) There will be a Teen Outreach LG, weight integrated, like new. (1) 1987 Dodge Ram pickup truck, presently serving, or have served Bash (ages 12-18) at the Teen FMI call 77796. $1,500 OBO. FMI call 4164 or during World War I, World War Center, Oct. 7, 2 - 6 p.m. Come hear (2) Lazy-Z-Boy queen sleeper 75571. II, Korean War, Vietnam War, about the upcoming events at the sofa, country blue-gray, good Lebanon/Grenada, Operation Teen Center. There will be lots of condition. FMI call 2986 AWH. Employment Dessert Shield/Storm, or from entertainment and refreshments. (2) Kenmore dryer, used, needs a (1) Human Resources Office Aug. 2, 1990 to present are eligible. The teen that brings the most timer, $25. FMI call 77828. announces the following FMI call CAPT William Vaughn friends to register will get to (2) Evinrude outboard motor, vacancies: Medical Administra- at 5259. organize a free party for recently rebuilt, 2 stroke, in-line tive Specialist., GS-07/09, closes (1) There will be a pot-luck, themselves and 30 friends. All w/manual tilt/trim, runs great, Sept. 22; Inpatient Medical retirement party for Marie Goode- materials will be provided by the $2,500. FMI call Tom at 4874 DWH Records Tech., GS-05, closes Spencer at the Community Center Teen Center. The location for the or 77823 AWH. Sept. 22; Outpatient Medical Sept. 23. Please bring a favorite party can be at the Teen Center or (2) Small computer desk, $30; Records Tech., GS-05, closes dish to share and come bid her a Windjammer Pool. FMI call 2096. Black stereo cabinet, $35. FMI Sept. 22; Civil Engineering Tech- fond farewell. She will be joining (1) Quilting and starts 8 p.m., call 4164 or 75571. nician, GS-11, closes Sept. 25; her husband, Bill Spencer, in starts 8 p.m., Craft starts 8 p.m., (2) Ab Lounge, perfect condition, Computer Asst., GS-07, closes Beaufort, SC. FMI call Roberta or Night, Oct. 30, from 6 - 9 p.m., at $100. FMI call Bruce at 75749. Sept. 25; Office Automation Rudy at 4172 or 4174. the Community Center. FMI call (2) Raptor full cover, 60-in, never Asst., GS-05, closes Sept. 25; (1) Latino and new in GTMO? Gigi at 77365. water, inflatable tube, $90. FMI Patient Account Tech., GS-0503- Come out and meet the Latino call 77529. 05/06, closes Sept. 25; Contract Community. FMI call Luis or Lydia Wanted (1) Amp speakers, 2 BX5a Surveillance Rep., GS-1101-09, Alvarez at 77463. (2) Looking for a child-free home monitors for studio, $200. FMI closes Oct. 17. Social Services (1) The will be a Hispanic- for an older cat. Very sweet and call 78015. Aide, closes Dec. 29. FMI call American Heritage Association loving. FMI call 77904. (1) Sharp Aquos LCD TV, 32-in., 4441. (HAHA) dinner dance, Sept. 30, (2) Used freezer or refrigerator w/ $1,000. FMI call John at 78636. (1) W.T. Sampson has the 7 p.m, at the Windjammer Club. freezer. FMI call 77828. (1) Stereo Cabinet, black, $35. FMI following positions available: Tickets are $20 and can be (2) Violin/fiddle instructor for call 75688. Educational Aide, GS-03/04, purchased through Lupe at 4127 beginner. Need someone to teach (1) Lamps, plants, other house- closes Dec. 31; Substitute or BeltranLupe@usnbgtmo. and practice with. FMI call Jake at hold items. FMI call Gloria Teacher, continuous; part-time navy.mil or Spec. Gonzalez at 9705 9786. Martinez at 77161. Office Automation Asst., GS- or Miranda.Gonzalez@jtfgtmo. (1) Will pay cash for fishing/ 0326-05, closes Oct. 2. Applica- southcom.mil. pontoon boat. FMI call Mike at Vehicles/Boats tions can be picked up and (1) Effective through Oct. 21, new &977 or 2129. (2) 1995 Yamaha FZR 600 submitted to the W.T. Sampson hours for the Marine Hill Mini- (1) Guitar lessons. Willing to pay. motorcycle, new tires, new spark High School Main Office. FMI Mart are: Sunday-Wednesday, 7 FMI call Rob at 5010 DWH or plugs, helmet, vest, cargo net, call Ramonia at 3500. a.m. - 10 p.m., Thursday-Saturday, 79506 AWH. bike lock, and manual included, (1) CACI International has an 7 a.m. - midnight. The Marine Hill Lost or Found $2,700. FMI call Dell at 75504. opening for an Electronics Gym will also be open until (2) 1997 Honda Shadow, l100 cc., Technician with experience in the midnight, Thursday-Saturday. (2) Wallet found on the ferry. FMI lots of extras, $4,000 OBO. FMI areas of installation, trouble- The new hours are on a trial basis call 6448 or 77114. call Chad at 77331. shooting and security network only. (2) 1989 Ford Probe GT, non turbo, administration. Candidate should (1) Girl Scout registration is Yard Sales new alternator, CD, $2,500 OBO. also be familiar with wiring/fiber ongoing, $10 council registration Sept. 23 — Caribbean Circle, FMI call 90116 or 75586. optic schematics and diagrams. fee. FMI or to get a registration #22A, 8 a.m. - 3 p.m. (2) 1985 Oldsmobile w/2 doors, FMI call Bryan Phillips at 4843. form, call Rob Hickock at 75789. Sept. 24 — Windward Loop, CD, newly painted, automatic, (1) Anyone interested in becom- There will also be a Junior Girl #29D, 7 a.m. - noon. runs well, $2,500 OBO. FMI call ing a spinning or Bosu instructor Scout meeting at the Elementary 4577, 4165, or 78537. for MWR, call Karissa at 77262 or School, Room A-12, Sept. 23, 9:30 Editor's note (2) 1987 Plymouth Reliant, new 84008. - 11:30 a.m. Forms will be available tires, runs great, $1,500. FMI call for those who have not GTMO Shopper in- Petty Officer Craig at 2369 DWH Announcements registered. Please plan on staying puts must be submitted or 75673 AWH. (1) Japanese instructor available for some important information no later than noon on (1) 2002 Infiniti G20, 4-door, silver, for those interested in learning given the first 15 minutes of the Tuesday. Submit in writ- sports package w/sunroof, Japanese or who would like to meeting. Thank you to all the ing by email to pao@ spoiler, multi-disc changer, continue learning. FMI call volunteers for all the hard work. usnbgtmo.navy.mil. Per- $11,000. FMI call Jorge at 3333 Misako Martin at 75830 AWH. FMI call Anika at 75789. DWH or 79401 AWH. (1) An organizational meeting for (1) The First Class Association sonal email addresses (1) 1997 Ford Ranger, good the recently approved Naval Sta- and MWR will sponsor a Family can no longer be in- condition. FMI call Alisha at tion Guantanamo Bay American Skate Night, Oct. 1, 5 - 8 p.m., at cluded with the ad. 77202. Legion Post will be held Sept. 26 the Roller Rink, next to the base 8 Friday, Sept. 22, 2006

Photo by Devon Christie Swim meet — Young swimmers show off their medals after the MWR-sponsored Youth Swim Meet held Sept. 16, at the Windjammer Pool. Swimmers competed in breastroke, backstroke and freestyle heats in each age category. The age categories were; 5-year-olds and under, 5 - 8 year-olds, and 8-year- olds and above. Local runner achieves goal ... Continued from page 5 mud. When I tried to pull it aid station and pushed on until out, only my foot came half the last mile, when the trail was way out. I then lost my bal- marked with illuminated plas- ance and tried to pull up my tic milk jugs. It was magical second foot to rectify that, only and uplifting to someone who Photo by MC2(AW) Honey Nixon to find that it was also stuck in had been running for nearly 24 Housekeeping contest — Pathronia the mud. My legs were too hours. I felt elated as I ran that Bryan competes for the honors of ‘best bed' in weak to handle this kind of last section with Shirl and problem so I started to fall over Mike. I couldn’t believe it the bed-making contest during the Navy Lodge's and instinctively reached out, when I saw the finish line and celebration of National Housekeeping Week, grabbing the shirt of another I ran in with plenty of energy. Sept. 16. Participants were judged on neatness, runner with us, Mike. His legs My brother was on the quickness, and overall technique. GTMO house- were not in any better shape other side of the finish line. keepers were honored with a luncheon, prizes, than mine, so he almost fell Shirl and I ran right up to him and a special cake. The contest winners, over, too, but he grabbed a and had a giant group hug! I Pathronia Bryan (1st place), Kevin McFarlane tree. Shirl was ahead of us couldn’t believe I did it! We did (2nd place), and Richard Myers (3rd place), each when she heard all the com- it! My finish time was 23 hours received a NEX gift card. motion, so she came back and and 41 minutes. Subtracting shined her flashlight on us. We the 20 minutes spent changing Sailors add anchors ... were too tired to figure out shoes and clothes at the 60- what to do. She simply said, mile aid station, my time was Continued from page 1 “Melissa, get your foot out of the exact double of my mile SS) Larry Cairo, NAVSTA Navy, need to realize this, un- the mud.” As if this was the 55-time, as predicted in the pre- Command Master Chief, mas- derstand they have the ability smartest idea since the Internet, race brief. ter of ceremonies for the event. to achieve this, and work to- I worked my foot into the left I was the 9th-place female, “The sailors behind me are ward it.” shoe, then worked out the shoe and 57th runner overall out of part of that 7 percent. They The bottom line, according and foot, then I worked out the 262 starters (152 finishers). have demonstrated the leader- to Cairo, is that “The sailors right shoe and foot, all the while “What’s next?!” Of course, ship traits, picked the right duty behind me are ready to join the apologizing for nearly wiping the next goal is the same as the assignments, and are in the hallowed halls of the Chief out the other runner. next goal after my first mara- right place at the right time. Petty Officers mess. Chief We continued to pass other thon and my first 50-miler, Every sailor, no matter how Selects of 2007, I welcome runners. We blew past the last “Do it faster!” long they have been in the you into the mess.”