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Guantanamo Gazette Vol. 44 -- No. 69 --U.S. Navy's only shore-based daily newspaper -- Monday, April 18, 1988 Foley fills NAVSTA Career Counselor billet New NC has many ideas and changes to implement By JOSN JOEL PARKS Guantanamo Bay is a good one so far. "I was really glad to get this billet. I think it NCC(AW) Elaina Foley is a person will open up many opportunities for me. with abig job ahead of her. She is the new "The base is very well set-up to deal Naval Station career counselor, and she has with people's needs. It is isolated, but I many ideas to implement. think the programs and services provided "I would like to start with identifying here offset a lot of that," she explained. existing career counselors in the depart- She mentioned a program she and her ments anddivisions, training senior people husband, Arthur, plan to begin as soon as in the departments, institute career they are in housing. "We are planning to development training, and generally work start a Christian home fellowship, a non- to achieve the best retention program in denominational fellowship group for any the Navy for Guantanamo Bay," she ex- base residents. Meetings would be in our plained. home, or other members' homes." I think the first four months will be the With regard to major concerns, Foley busiesttime during my tour here," she said, says she cannot pinpoint a single area as adding, "It will take a lot of work to imple- most important. ment the changes and programs, I think "I really can't single-out a particular that will be my biggest challenge." area of concern since everything is impor- Foley describes herself as the kind of tant, but a major concern is advancement," person who "wants things to happen now. she explained, adding, "I would like to see "I always want things to get done right that everyone has every opportunity avail- away. I don't like waiting around for things able to them for advancement. I want to to happen. make sure everyone has the same opportu- NCC (AW) Elaina Foley, Naval Station Career Counselor, provides informa- "The changes and programs I want to nities open to them." tion to a caller. Foley has many new programs planned for the Naval Station. introduce will take time, but they will get For career or advancement informa- and plans to increase retention by having the "best retention program in the done," she said. tion, Foley can be reached at 4575 during Navy." (Photo by JOSN Joel Parks) Foley says her first impression of working hours. Marine killed in single vehicle accident A single vehicle accident Saturday Road near Camp Bulkley. night resulted in the death of a Marine The name of the deceased is being Captain and Mrs. Condon stationed here. withheld until notification of next of kin. Cordially invite tenant commands and all members An investigation of the accident is under- of the The accident occurred on Radio Range way. Naval Base Community to the Change of Command Ceremony at which Housing Office posts AC installations Captain John R. Condon, United States Navy will be relieved by The following is the schedule for air Wednesday, April 20 conditioner installations for April 19 NH 45A, 8:30 a.m.; NH 45B, 8:30 a.m.; Captain John S. Boyd, United States Navy through 21. NH46A, 10a.m., NH 46B, 10a.m.; NH on Tuesday, the twenty sixth of April Tuesday, April 19 47A, 1:15 p.m.; NH 47B, 1:15 p.m.; Nl Nineteen hundred and eighty eight NH 41A, 8:30 a.m.; NH 41B, 8:30 a.m.; 48A, 2:45 p.m.; NH 48B, 2:45 p.m. at two o'clock NH 42A, 10 a.m.; NH 42B, 10 a.m.; NH Thursday, April 21 Naval Air Station, Guantanamo Bay, Cuba 43A, 1:15 p.m.; NH 43B, 1:15 p.m.; NH NH5OA, 8:30a.m.; NH5SB, 10am.;Ni 44A, 2:45 p.m.; Nil 44B, 2:45 p.m. OC4, 1:15 p.m.; NH 48D, 2:45 p.m. Guantanamo Bay Time Machine 1967 Naval Base Serviceman of the Year still in Guantanamo Editor's Note: During our recent survey, thus providing his eligibility for the annual many residents expressed an interest in award. AOO-%L .M ' . 'y . J/1 reading articles from past Gazettes. The No stranger to special awards, Chief following article was first printed in the Williams, while stationed at the Naval aa / then-called Gitmo Gazette Jan. 19, 1967. Auxiliary Air Station, Whiting Field in Mr. Terrell W. Williams and his wife, Milton, Fla., was named both "Petty Offi- Nelda, are presently civilian employees cer of the Month" for Training Squadron here. Williams retired from the Navy in Three, to which he was attached, and 1980 as a lieutenant and is presently em- "Serviceman of the Year" for 1962. The ployedatFasco.Mrs. Williams isa teacher latter award was made by the local chapter at W.T. Sampson High School. of the Navy League of the United States. And even in recruit training in San Diego in Chief Aviation Structural Mechanic 1956, he was selected to receive the Ameri- Terrell W. Williams today was named the can Spirit Honor Medal. Guantanamo Bay "Serviceman of the Year." Prior to reporting to Guantanamo Bay Chief Williams is head of the Analysis in July 1965, Chief Williams was stationed Section of the Aircraft Maintenance De- with Helicopter Squadron Three in Nor- partmentat the Naval Air Station, Leeward folk. While stationed at Whiting Field, he Point. attended Pensacola Junior College and The award was presented by Naval while in the San Diego area, attended San Base Commander, Rear Adm. E.R. Diego Junior College. Crawford in his office. Also at the cere- Mrs. Williams is a fourth grade teacher mony was the Chief's wife, Nelda, and at Marina Point Elementary School. She Capt. T.R. Sedell, Commanding Officer of has also held teaching positions in Milton From left to right: Rear Adm. E.R. Crawford, COMNAVBASE, AMSC T.W. NAS. and Norfolk, The Williams' live with their Williams, Mrs. Williams, Capt. T.R. Sedell, CO Naval Air Station(Official U.S. Chief Williams was selected as "Serv- son, Terrell R., 8, and daughter, Necia, on Navy Photograph). iceman of the Month," in February 1966, Granadillo Circle. -'~---NAVY RESALE ACTIVITY NEWS BAY NEWS Lt. Cmdr. G.J. Ladouceur 4355 OIC, NAVRESALEACT Restroom renovations cancel your reservation. This will allow other The restrooms at the Marblehead Bowling parents to use the space. Formal Wear note: The Navy Query: Several months ago I Center are being renovated. One bathroom will Resale Activity now has a vendor requested that we attempt to get be available for use by all patrons. We apologize in Norfolk who will provide for- fresh parmesan cheese in the SJA office relocation for the inconvenience. mal wear for men for this year's commissary.Iwastoldatthetime The Staff Judge Advocate's office has prom. Stop by the Personalized that you couldn't because of the temporarily relocated to the Naval Legal Service Services desk in the Main Store short shelf life. Every time I go Cable Beach closure Office Detachment. The SJA's temporary phone for more details. into the commissary there is Cable Beach will be secured through April 22 number will be 4600. romano cheese with an October for dredging. Query: I have aproblem with the 1987 date on it. I question your Golden Gate University hours auto parts store. I ordered a part a actual interest in shelf life. Computer Group meeting Golden Gate University office hours are now week and half ago and I was told A meeting designed for all IBM compatible 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. daily. Call 4782 for infor- days. I need Reply: Shelf life is a concern for I would have it in four computer users will be held Wednesday, April 20 mation regarding graduate level classes. it in order for my car to run, us. We have dropped romano cheese from our stock due to low at Marina Point 323 at 7 p.m. This month's subject will be recreational use for the home Elementary school news Reply: We have been trying to sales and the existing romano computer. contact this customer but have cheese with the October 1987 Big news from W.T. Sampson Elementary For more information, contact Bruce Wil- date on it is what is left of our School; Kristen Barkley was the winner of a $50 been unable to reach him. If he liams at 2101 or 2212. will call our Main Store and ask stock and once this is depleted we Savings Bond for her design on the cover of the for Mrs. Wright we will solve will drop it as a stocked item. Sampson Surveyer, Women's History special your problem. Our auto parts link Although the cheese has expired MCX jewelry sale edition newspaper. Thanks to all the children with a CONUS parts distributor it has been certified by the veteri- The Marine Corps Exchange is having a who participated in the cover contest. has been working extremely well narian. jewelry sale. D.P. Design is back, April 30 to A special thanks from the P.T.O. goes out to with most customers receiving May 5. Chains, rings, and diamonds, perfect for all those people who helped out the W.T. theirparts within a week. The cost We will try to stock fresh par- Mother's Day.