Vol. 64 No. 42 Friday, Nov.2, 2007

Lt. Jerry Lee, NAVSTA Port Services officer (Left), assists Guantanamo Bay Fire, Crash and Rescue Department personnel with the offloading of a Sailor from Columbian ship ARC Valle del Columbian Oct. 24. The Sailor was seriously injured when he fell down a ladderwell while the ship was underway. GTMO responds to medical emergency Story, photos by MC1 Robert Lamb, NAVSTA Public Affairs

uantanamo Bay officials responded Naval Hospital Guantanamo, NAVSTA lems, fell down a ladderwell while the ship Gto a medical emergency Oct. 24 Port Services and GTMO Fire, Crash and was transiting the Caribbean. that originated onboard a Columbian pa- Rescue Department personnel were The ship had just completed a visit to trol vessel enroute to its homeport. standing by at about 4 p.m. when the Baltimore, Md. and was heading back to ARC Valle del Cauca (PO-44) received Columbian ship arrived at the pier with a South America when the incident oc- diplomatic clearance to enter Naval Sta- 38-year-old male Sailor with a traumatic curred. tion (NAVSTA) Guantanamo Bay (GTMO) back injury. with its emergency. The Sailor, who had previous back prob- See Emergency, page 3 2 Friday, Nov. 2, 2007 MCPON: New Maritime Strategy will guide Sailors By MC2 Michael Zeltakalns, MCPON Public Affairs Sailors will be called upon to build and listed Sailor.” difficult missions, and Sailors have risen strengthen relationships with regional part- Among the priorities outlined by CNO time after time to the challenge,” Campa ners on a personal level as part of the new in the maritime strategy is a renewed com- said. maritime strategy plan set forth by the mitment to help developing nations build Roughead and Campa are traveling Chief of Naval Operations (CNO), said maritime capacity. Sailors, Marines and through the U.S. Fifth Fleet area of re- Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy Coastguardsmen will be deployed in mo- sponsibility to give the new CNO an op- (MCPON) (SW/FMF) Jr., bile “force packages” around the world portunity to meet Sailors and Marines during a breakfast held at Naval Support to promote closer cooperation with mari- serving here first-hand. Activity Bahrain. time forces in other nations. ”This is a dynamic part of the world,” ”Our blue jacket Sailors will be engag- Working alongside foreign navies, who Campa said. “The CNO wants to shake ing our allies, working side-by-side with may observe different customs and speak hands with as many of the Sailors and them, to grow partnerships and help our a different language, will be a challenge Marines serving here as he can.” regional friends whenever possible,” for Sailors, but Campa says they’re up For more news from Master Chief Petty Campa said. “The future of our Navy will for the task. Officer of the Navy, visit www.news.na- be built on the hard work of today’s en- ”The Navy has always given its Sailors vy.mil/local/mcpon/ . Local school's namesake to be commissioned Story provided by U.S. Navy Archives The Navy’s guided missile The ship, 511 feet long and rons during the Spanish-Ameri- present at the battle when the destroyer USS Sampson will be 66 feet wide, will have a crew can Adm.War of Gary 1898. Roughead, Prior to the Chiefships ofunder Naval his commandOperations de- commissioned in Boston Nov. 3. of 25 officers and 250 enlisted war, he served in a variety of stroyedAdm. William the Spanish James vessels Crowe Jr.of The ceremony for the men. assignments and rose to rank Admiral Cervera as they at- Sampson, built at the Bath Iron It displaces 9,200 tons and of Captain by 1890 and later tempted to escape from the Works in Maine, will be held at has a top speed of more than became a Rear Admiral. Harbor of Santiago. the Massport Black Falcon 30 knots. It will be the fourth He was appointed president In nearby Puerto Rico, Cruise Terminal. Navy ship to be named after of the U.S.S. Maine Court of In- Sampson commanded the The Sampson is equipped Rear Adm. William T. quiry, the group that was re- blockade and bombardment of with the Aegis Combat System, Sampson, who destroyed and sponsible for the investigation of the San Juan Harbor. which Navy officials said is the captured a Spanish fleet in the incident in Havana harbor. Sampson became comman- most advanced computerized 1898, and the fourth Sampson During the war with Spain, dant of the Boston Navy Yard in defense system in the world. commissioned in Boston. Sampson was in charge of the 1899 near the end of his career. It includes a rapid-fire 5-inch, William T. Sampson was the North Atlantic and conducted The ship’s home port will be 62-caliber gun and Tomahawk Commander of the U.S. block- the blockade of Cuba. in San Diego, Calif. Its captain cruise missiles. ading and North Atlantic squad- Sampson himself was not will be Cmdr. Philip Roos.

Guantanamo Bay Gazette Vol. 64 No. 42 Commanding Officer...... Capt. Mark M. Leary 2007 CFC Executive Officer...... Cmdr. Sylvester Moore Command Master Chief...... CMDCM(SW/AW) Keith Carlson New this year are five digit charity codes and a Public Affairs Officer...... Bruce Lloyd secure online credit card giving option. Mass Communication Specialist/LPO...... MC1 Robert lamb Mass Communication Specialist/Editor...... MC2 Kimberly Williams To give online, log on at: https://give.cfcoverseas.org/ ?CC Federal Employees may give by monthly pay- The Guantanamo Bay Gazette is an authorized publication for members of the military services and their families stationed at U.S. Naval Station ment or lump sum. Select your unit from the easy to Guantanamo Bay. The contents do not necessarily reflect the official views use drop down menus. of the U.S. Government, the Department of Defense, or the U.S. Navy, and do not imply endorsement thereof. The editorial content is prepared, Profiles can only be saved after transaction is complete. edited and provided by the Public Affairs Office of U.S. Naval Station Monthly payments will begin Jan 1, 2008; lump sums to be Guantanamo Bay. Questions or comments can be directed to the PAO. The Gazette staff can be reached by phone at ext. 4502; fax 4819; by email at charged at time of donation. [email protected]. Get the Gazette online at www.cnic.navy.mil/ Please contact your unit Coordinator for more details. guantanamo Friday, Nov. 2, 2007 3

Emergency... From page 1

Valle del Cauca had one corpsman onboard so the skipper, Capt. Louise Borrero, made a decision to transport the wounded Sailor to NAVSTA GTMO, where he could receive proper medical attention. After the ship arrived, its captain decided to wait until the Sailor was medically evalu- ated before heading back to sea. “We will wait until the medical evalua- tion is complete and make a decision on whether we leave the sailor here,” said Borrero. Personnel from the Naval Hospital Guan- tanamo and the GTMO Fire, Crash and Res- cue Department reached the injured Sailor on the deck of Valle del Cauca, just mo- Hospitalman Danielle Lowe carefully makes sure the injured Sailor is ments after it arrived. secured on the stretcher before he is placed inside of the ambulance According to a Guantanamo Bay Fire, and transported to U.S. Naval Hospital GTMO. Crash and Rescue Department spokesman, the man was laying in a prone position when they arrived. “His chief complaint was that he had DIVING SAFETY NOTICE lower back pain. The patient was resting in the most comfortable position to relieve his lower back pain.” Boatswain's Mate 2nd Class Jefferson Cevallos from the GTMO port services department communicated with the Span- ish speaking crew members once they ar- rived. IAW NAVBASEGTMOINST 1711.1, Recreational divers are required to no- “In any case with a back or neck injury tify Port Control upon completion of their dives. Divers who fail to notify Port it is always difficult to move a patient re- Control within one hour of their projected completion time will have diving privi- gardless of the environment they are in, said leges immediately suspended pending a review of the incident. Divers unable to the Fire Department spokesman. “In this reach Port Control (busy line) within 30 minutes of completion should immedi- case it was extremely difficult due to the ately notify the NAVSTA CDO at 84405. The standard suspension for failure to tight space of the ship and the severity of “call-out” a dive is 30 days (barring any additional violations). FMI call pain the patient was in.” Due to the pain NDC(DSW) Castilla / Harbor Magistrate at 4444. the patient was in and his prior medical treat- ment, this certainly was an emergency that George Harvey Acton, Jr could not be delayed due to the time of 1952 - 2007 travel to their next destination.” Firefighters secured the Sailor to a Stokes “King” George Harvey Acton, Jr. (age 55) basket stretcher and carefully brought the died suddenly, October 20, 2007. George Sailor out of the small space, up one deck was from of Arlington, Va. and was employed and around to the brow. They were ex- at the BCO in Guantanamo Bay, Cuba. tremely careful while walking across the He leaves behind his beloved companion, brow down to the waiting ambulance and Rene’, three sons, three daughters, grand- other medical personnel. children, three brothers and two sisters. If “He has been resting comfortably, and you would like to express your condolences we’ll have an officer stay behind if the Sailor to his family, you may do so at the following needs to stay a few days or until he’s ready link: http://www.leg-acy.com/washingtonpost/ to be flown out. We’ll have to wait and GB/G uestbook see what happens,”said Borrero. In Memorandum View.aspx?PersonId=96822454 4 Friday, Nov. 2, 2007

Story, photos by MC2 Kim Williams, NAVSTA Public Affairs

Fishnet stockings, red experience. leather pumps and drasti- The use of props, such cally made up men and as those provided by women are common garb at MWR, are essential to fol- any Rocky Horror Picture lowing along with select Show party and the GTMO portions of the show. celebration put on by Mo- Revelers are instructed rale, Welfare and Recreation to throw rice during wed- (MWR) Center's Bayview ding scenes. Restaurant Oct. 27 was no Called an homage to different. horror films, 'The Rocky More than 100 ‘virgin’ Horror Picture Show' is and veteran fans alike at- definitely a unique expe- tended the event inspired rience. by the 1975 20th Century The Bayview served a Fox motion picture. full-course meal to guests According to the including Black Bat Wikipedia.com website, Wings, Moldy Cheese po- The film is considered a tatoes and a dish called cult classic and a mid- body parts on a stick. night movie and is widely Bayview also held sev- known by mainstream and eral contests where international audiences. guests could test their The signature lack of mummy wrapping and plot, cartoonish style, and monster mashing skills the overly sexual nature and show off their cos- of the film while heavily tumes before the show. criticized by film review- "We [Bayview] gave ers, is popular with the away door prizes all night movie's fans. long. The best male cos- "We had about 150 tume was won by a mem- people join us for Rocky A party goer dressed as Cuban President Fidel Castro ber of the 474 Air Force Horror. It was a blast," takes a puff of a cigar. The guest was also named male group," said Diaz. "His said Marlene Diaz, MWR costume contest winner at the 2007 MWR Bayview 'Rocky costume was Mr. Fidel Bayview Food Services Horror Picture Show celebration'. Casto [who the partygoer director. "All patrons re- claimed] he jumped the ceived a prop bag with the gloves, copies of 'The a rowdy time is reflected fence to pay us [GTMO] purchase of either a din- Gazette' [newspapers] in the individual's man- a visit when he heard we ner or movie ticket. Prop water guns, and much ners and etiquette. were playing Rocky Hor- bags had an assortment of more." Rocky Horror etiquette ror," said Diaz. items for the movie like The difference between world-wide dictates that rice, confetti, noisemak- a true Rocky Horror fan attendees follow a set of ers, bells, lighters, rubber and someone just out for 'rules' to get the full show See, HORROR, page 6 Friday, Nov. 2, 2007 5

Religious Services/ Base Chapel Anchor lines highlights Catholic Daily Catholic Mass Mon. - Fri. 5:30 p.m. (Main Chapel) Vigil Mass, Sat. 5 p.m. (Main benefits of the Navy Reserve Chapel) Sun. Mass, 7:30 a.m. (JTF-Troopers Chapel) Sun. 9 a.m. Mass (Main Chapel) By: FLTCM , FLTCM Tom Howard & FLTCM Mike McCalip Protestant (GTMO Chapel) Sat. 11 a.m. Seventh Day Adventist Service (Room B) The role of the Navy Reserve ID) system is working towards Key features of Navy Reserve: Sun. 7 p.m. Filipino Christian has never been more important allowing active duty Sailors to view -Tricare Reserve Select: Fellowship (Room A) 8 a.m. Pentecostal Gospel Temple than it is today and it is imperative Navy Reserve billets before leav- Tricare medical and dental cover- (Room D) that the Navy retains its talented ing active duty. age for you and your dependents. 9 a.m. LDS Service (Room A) 10 a.m. Liturgical Service (Room B) Navy Sailors to meet current and Sailors in the Navy Reserve are -Mobilization Deferment: Up 11 a.m. General Prot. Service future mission requirements. on the forefront of protecting the to a two year involuntary mobili- 11 a.m. United Jamaican Fellowship (Bldg 1036) The Navy Reserve will help you world from those who threaten zation deferment. NAVADMIN 1 p.m. Gospel Service stay connected to the things you freedom. 007/07. 7 p.m. Iglesia Ni Cristo (Fellowship Hall) love best about the military with- Serving approximately two -MGIB-SR/Kicker: Non-con- Friday Religious Services out leaving your civilian life be- days per month and two weeks tributory educational benefits. 1:15 p.m. Islamic Service (Room C) 7 p.m. Jewish Service (FMI call hind. per year, you will receive the same -Bonuses: Prior service/affili- 2628) The Total Force concept has training, qualifications, and oppor- ation bonuses up to 20K. Religious Services/ created career options for our Sail- tunities as your active duty coun- -Canvasser Recruiter: JTF Troopers Chapel ors that reach beyond active duty terpart. Chance to become a Navy Re- Catholic Services commitments. Navy Reserve Sailors remain serve recruiter in your region or Wed. 11 a.m. Spanish Mass (New) The Career Management Sys- totally integrated members of the near your home. Sat. 6:30 p.m. Vigil Mass (PPI Chapel) tem-Interactive Detailing (CMS/ U.S. Navy. Sun. 7:30 a.m. Sunday Mass (New) Protestant (GTMO Chapel) Sat. 11 a.m. Seventh Day Adventist Service (Room B) Sun. 5:30 Filipino Christian Fellowship (Room A) 8 a.m. Pentecostal Gospel Temple (Room D) 9 a.m. LDS Service (Room A) 10 a.m. Liturgical Service (Room B0 11 a.m. General Prot. Service 11 a.m. United Jamaican Fellowship (Bldg 1036) 1 p.m. Gospel service 8 p.m. Iglesia Ni Cristo (Room B)

Ombudsman Corner

Steve Doherty (Retired Steve) NAVSTA Ombudsman Phone - 77239 84882 on base, and 011-5399-84882 comm. gtmo [email protected] Farewell - As we transfer to Tampa, Fla., the Steer family (O’Neil, Machele Friend Navy Expeditionary Keshia, Shaniece) would like to express our warmest thanks and gratitude Guard Battalion to all who contributed to making GTMO our most memorable tour yet!! Ombudsman After almost four years, we have created some friendships that will last a State-side Liaison lifetime. Thank you all for the lasting memories. We will miss you all. [email protected] 6 Friday, Nov. 2, 2007 HORROR, From page 4 ... Sailor of the Week

MASN Michael Probus

NAVSTA Security Patrolman

"I've only been here for two months and I never thought I would win this award. I am happy to have been selected by my command."

Rocky Horror faithful dressed in a variety of costumes including animals, construction workers and superheroes. One attendee even dressed as cartoon character 'Barney' - the adult version. Columbia The best female cos- Nikkel as Franken Fur- tume contest winner was ther, Marlene Diaz as Co- Mass Communication Spe- lumbia, Kassondra Rob- College Testing cialist Seaman Kellie Bliss erts as Magenta, Jeffery from The Naval Media Shaw as Brad Majors and Center. Josh as Eddie. Services "There was great food Call 75555 to make an appointment or visit like moldy cheese pota- our website: http://www.ccis.edu/ toes, wild monster eyes nationwide/main.asp?Guantanamo and much more," said (Choose “Prospective Students” then Diaz. "There was also a mummy contest. Patrons “Transfer Credits” then “Register for CLEP acted out scenes from the Exams”) movie yelled at the screen and had a wicked good CLEP exams are offered every Sat. at 1 p.m and time," Diaz added. every 2nd and 4th Wed. at 8 p.m. Columbia College The 'Virgin ceremony' Computer lab (Room 10) Note: Students may take took place at 9:30 that 1 exam per test session. evening which deemed one time Rocky Horror New Office Hours: Mon. thorough Thurs. 10 a.m. - 6 newbies, event veterans. Prizes include a p.m.Nintendo DSS Lite, Cast members for the Fri.:Digital 10 a.m. Camera - 3 p.m. FMI and contact $50 Melissa Gift Cards.Belleman evening included Eric 75555 [email protected] Friday, Nov. 2, 2007 7 America Supports You holds ‘Above and Beyond’ awards By John J. Kruzel, American Forces Press Service Americans can now visit an online bal- unique ways to show their support of the way to improve servicemembers’ quality lot to cast their vote for five people whose troops through widely influential guidance of life. The recipient is an unsung hero who extraordinary contributions to the U.S. mili- or mentorship. makes the most of personal, non-financial, tary go above and beyond the call of duty. — Medical Attention Award: Pre- resources to positively affect With the first 'Above and Beyond sented for providing superior medical at- servicemembers’ basic needs or way of Awards,' Microsoft Corporation and the tention to the wounded and injured. The life. United Service Organizations (USO), will recipient makes a broad impact across mul- — Youth Leadership Award: Presented publicly honor the outstanding commit- tiple communities, providing guidance, to a youth leader — ages 17 or younger — ment, exceptional service, sacrifice and mentorship and resources to better the lives who champions and represents outstand- achievements of individuals who have of the wounded. He or she inspires others ing troop support. shown extraordinary dedication to bright- to enhance their own support. The recipient organizes self-generated ening servicemembers’ lives over the past — Promotion and Success Award: Pre- or motivated individuals or groups that pro- year, according to the award’s website. sented for outstanding impact and success vide genuine support to the troops, and From hundreds of promising nominees, in generating promotional support for the shows his or her troop support through officials have narrowed the field to 14 fi- USO. The recipient provides selfless com- innovative and unique ways. nalists in the following five categories: mitment to promote and create awareness Additional information about the 14 fi- — The Effort Award: Presented for pro- of the USO, and helps enhance the morale nalists can be found at: http://www.micr- viding outstanding support and comfort to and personal welfare of troops. osoft.com/industry/government/federal/ troops, and enhancing their morale and per- — Every Day Difference Award: Pre- AboveandBeyondAwards.mspx. The sonal welfare. The recipient inspires other sented to someone who makes a differ- awards will be presented at a Nov. 12 cer- groups or individuals to create new and ence in a seemingly small, but significant emony in New York City. The Maritime Strategy: Security, Stability and Seapower Security: Maritime forces are first line of level equal to the conduct of war. We believe Guard will act across the full range of military defense with ability to deploy quickly, reach dif- that preventing wars is as important as winning operations to secure the United States from di- ficult locations. wars. rect attack; secure strategic access and retain Stability: 70 percent of the world is water, Maritime forces will be employed to build global freedom of action; strengthen existing 80 percent of the world lives on or near the confidence and trust among nations through and emerging alliances and partnerships and coastline and 90 percent of our commerce collective security efforts that focus on com- establish favorable security conditions. sails across it. Any disruption in that chain caused mon threats and mutual interests in an open, Begun at the last sum- by instability has a direct impact on American multi-polar world. mer, the process of strategy development was quality of life. Although our forces can surge when nec- rigorous, analytical, open and inclusive. We cre- Seapower: The unifying force and common essary to respond to crises, trust and coopera- ated an unclassified document, one with sig- denominator that enables global security stabil- tion cannot be surged. They must be built over nificant international flavor informed by con- ity and prosperity. time so that the strategic interests of the partici- structive dialogue with friends around the world, This strategy clearly articulates that our sea pants are continuously considered while mu- the American people, not to mention an un- services operate across the full spectrum of tual understanding and respect are promoted. precedented level of cooperation among the operations; raising the prevention of war to a , Marine Corps, and Coast Navy, Marine Corps and Coast Guard. 8 Friday, Nov. 2, 2007 Sideswipe 'Martial Arts' visit GTMO Sideswipe will visit Guantanamo Bay Naval Station (GTMO) as part of a seven day entertainment tour for US troops starting Oct. 30 and the NEX/MWR Cus- tomer Appreciation Weekend event. Matt Mullins, Craig Henningsen, Brendon Huor, Donald Mills, Seth Austin, Jake Greenburg, Luke Broadlick and Jus- tin Eaton will be joined by members of Sharkey’s Karate Studio for this special performance. Sideswipe Performance Team is a mar- tial arts-based group that blends traditional martial arts such as Karate and Tae Kwon Do, with gymnastics and acrobatics, to create an extreme, high-flying display of talent, strength and stamina unlike any- thing else. Based in Los Angeles, Sideswipe has been entertaining audiences across the country over the last three years, per- Sharkey’s Karate Studio will always be called home. Without the forming on television, stage, at sporting mentorship, support and encouragement of Sensei John Sharkey, events, live action shows and karate tour- Sideswipe would not be the team it is today. naments. Craig Henningsen - Currently holds Choice Awards’ Rookie of the Year. pion. eight national and three world titles, and Matthew Mullins - This Five-time While at Sharkey’s, Matt also trained is the two-time defending champion of the world champion has been practicing mar- alongside three-time world champion Mike coveted AKA Grand Nationals Warrior tial arts for more than a decade. Honing Chaturantabut. There, the two men per- Cup, being the only one to win back-to- his skills, studying under legendary mar- fected their skills in sport karate, what back championships. A black belt in tial arts instructor John Sharkey at would later become known as XMA, or Shorei-Ryu. Sharkey’s Karate Studio in Naperville, Il- extreme martial arts, a fluid blend of tra- Donald Mills - A member of Team linois, Matt took to the competition cir- ditional forms with powerful acrobatics AKA’s three-time world champion demo cuit and quickly excelled in all divisions. and gymnastics. team, he holds a black belt in Karate and A third-degree black belt in Shorei-Ryu, Sideswipe will perform at the Marine has been competing nationally for six Matt is also a six-time North American Hill Nov. 2 from 8 - 10:30 a.m.. And they years. Sport Karate Association (NASKA) na- also perform a DEMO at the NEX Atrium Jake Greenburg - A member of Team tional champion and a five-time American Nov. 2 from 1 - 2 p.m. AKA’s three-time world champion demo Karate Association (AKA) national cham- team, he is a black belt in Shorei-ryu Ka- rate and has been competing for eight years. NEX/MWR Customer Appreciation Brendon Huor - an ISKA World Cham- pion and a two-time NASKA national Weekend Nov.1 - 5. champion, he is the captain of Team AKA’s three-time world champion demo During the NEX/MWR Customer Appreciation team a black belt in Shorei-ryu Karate, Tae Weekend, times and locations may vary. Kwon Do, and Wushu, and has been rated number 1 in Chinese Forms and Weap- Residents can check with the front desk at the ons for two consecutive years. NEX for times or location changes. Seth Austin - a second degree black belt in American Kenpo, is currently nation- In case of inclement weather, musical acts will ally ranked in adult forms and a weapons be held at the Windjammer Ballroom. competitor. Due to limited space, the indoor concert will be Luke Broadlick - has won five World for Active Military only. titles and was voted the 2005 Viewer Friday, Nov. 2, 2007 9 CreatureCreature Feature:Feature: CubanCuban TrogonTrogon Story, photo provided by José B. Montalvo, Natural Resources Manager, Environmental Department

The Cuban Trogon (Priotelus temnurus) relatively immobile. is a member of a tropical family of birds They are strictly arboreal (confined to related to roadrunners. This bird is a Cu- trees) and remain perched for extended ban endemic [found only in Cuba] and is periods of time. Their flight consists of the national bird of Cuba. short bursts, usually in pursuit of food such Cuban Trogons are brightly colored with as insects, fruits, and buds. Insects are a red belly, whitish chest and throat, green sometimes taken in mid-air but often are back, blue on the top of the head, and a taken off the foliage of the tree. Trogons long tail. They have a distinct posture when are considered weak flyers although they perched and, when combined with the bril- can hover while feeding. liant colors, their identification is easy. There Cuban Trogons nest in abandoned wood- are not any other birds in Cuba which could pecker cavities or other holes in trees. They be mistaken for a Cuban Trogon. breed primarily from May to August and The Cuban Trogon is also known by lay three to four eggs per clutch. other local names such as Tocororo, Trogons are considered the most beau- Toroloco, and Tocoloro, names which are tifully colored bird in Cuba. descriptive of the bird’s song. Ancestral This is the national bird of Cuba for two Cubans called this bird Guatini, a name it is reasons. First, it dies almost instantly if still known by in many of the Eastern prov- taken into captivity and this is considered inces. Cuban Trogon symbolic of the Cuban people and their re- Cuban Trogons are widely distributed all altitudes and are quite common in cer- sistance to captivity. Second, the brightly throughout Cuba. They occupy tropical tain areas. They are usually found in pairs, colored bird contains the colors of the Cu- rain forests, pine forests, and dry forests at perched in the shade, high in a tree and are ban flag. Unclaimed vehicles The NAVSTA Security impound lot is getting full. The department can hold vehicles for only 120 days. The cars listed are approaching or past this deadline. After this deadline, vehicles are turned over to Bremcor as directed by NAVSTA’s Abandoned Property Board instruction. Holiday Mailing

Only the registered owner or his agent may claim the vehicle; do not call Deadlines asking to purchase. For more information, contact CEC(SCW) Craig Thomas at 4325, Monday – Friday 7:30 a.m. - 4 p.m. or email Mail from U.S. to GTMO: [email protected]. Parcel Post - Nov. 13 1ST Class Letter/Cards – Dec. 11 Make/Model Color Plate Priority Mail – Dec. 11 Dodge Ram/Vam White C-7104 Mail from GTMO to U.S.: Chevy Van White C-0580 Standard Mail – Nov 27 Chevy Celebrity White C-5351 1ST Class Letter/ Cards – Dec. 11 Chevy Custom DLX Gold UKN Priority Mail – Dec. 11 Ford Mustang White UKN These dates are the recommended Toyota Corona White C-5976 deadlines to ensure delivery of Chevy Suburban White UKN mail by the holiday date. Dodge Truck Black C-6030 Mercury Monarch Blue C-6955 10 Friday Nov. 2, 2007

Downtown Lyceum MWR Happenings Friday, Nov. 2 Closed YOUTH FLAG FOOTBALL League is open to participants ages 4 to 14 Registration forms are due by Nov. 2 Saturday, Nov. 3* at the Base Sideswipe event Gym with a $25 registration fee. A skills clinic will be held Nov. 3 at 9 8 p.m. a.m. Brandon and Zaizer Field. 7-10 year olds will be at Brandon Field Edison Concert and 11-14 will be at Zaizer 9 p.m Field. FMI Jessica Piel 2113 or [email protected]

Sunday, Nov. 4 Suspense/Horror, Thriller, MIXED MONEY LEAGUE Adaptation R 109 min Begins at 6:30 p.m. Halloween Cast: Daeg Faerch, Danielle Harris, $10 per person. Malcolm McDowell, Only one person of the opposite sex to 8 p.m., R, 109 min. Danny Trejo, Sheri Moon make the team mixed. A new take on the legend and a new chapter League runs for 12 weeks in the Michael Myers Pick up blank team rosters at the Bowling Monday, Nov. 5 “Halloween” saga. “Halloween. Center front desk FMI 2118/77147 Mr. Woodcock Mr. Woodcock 8 p.m., R, 112 min. SWIM ACROSS THE BAY Nov. 17 at 6:30 a.m. Open to first 50 people to sign up! Participants should be intermediate or Tuesday, Nov. 6 advanced swimmers The Brave One PRE-SWIM: Nov. 16 at 6 p.m. Windjammer Pool 8 p.m., PG-13, 107 min. FMI Call Anthony Roberts 2205 or 77919 Wednesday, Nov. 7 WHAT’S ON YOUR PROGRAM? Army vs. Navy Flag Football Game Shoot 'Em Up Women’s games begins at 7 p.m. Men’s game begins at 8 p.m. 8 p.m., R, 86 min. both games will be held at Cooper Field Dec. 2 Comedy PG13 88 min Tail party kicks off at 2803 at Cooper Thursday, Nov. 8 Cast: Billy Bob Thornton, Sean William Field. Prizes awarded all Scott, Susan Sarandon, Kurt Fuller, evening!!! Death Sentence Amy Poehler FMI Sports Coordinator 2113 8 p.m., R, 105 min. John Farley, author of the best-selling self- help book about letting go of the past, FAMILY FUN DAY violates his own advice when he returns to Dec. 8 at the Windjammer Pool at 10 his small hometown to receive the a.m. - 3 p.m. Free food and drinks *ALL CONCERTS ARE community’s honor. While there, John Floaties allowed, Iceberg and banana learns, to his horror, that his widowed boat provided LIMITED TO 450 ACTIVE DUTY ONLY mother, Beverly, is engaged to be married to none other than Mr. Woodcock, the gym FMI Call Tony 2205 or 77262 AND WILL TAKE PLACE AT THE WINDJAMMER. teacher. Friday, Nov. 2, 2007 11 GTMO Shopper For Sale counselor to work with couples, GS-0679-04, announcement NO: $3500 OBO. Avail 11/19 FMI call individuals, and families at the 07-071, Salary: $22,902 to $29,769 72440 or 77477. (2) Psychology 101 and Financial FFSC in Guantanamo Bay, Cuba. per annum., Opening date 29 Oct., (1) 2005 Chocolate V6 Automatic, Planning both barely used, $75 Please contact Patricia Williams location US Navy Hospital KIA, Sportage 16,000 miles, like each, FMI call 77946 or 74389. at 4141 and /or Serco at GTMO, Surgical Clinic, closing new. $16, 700 OBO. Full tank of (2) WinTV-PVR USB2 personal www.serco-na.com to apply for date Nov. 6. FMI call 4441. gas, leather interior(tan), CD video recorder. Watch and record position. (1) Supply Technician (OA) GS- player, convertible fold flat back TV/Cable over USB on your PC. (1) Ocean Enterprises is now 2005-05, announcement NO: 07- seat, camping tray, luggage rack, Burn your TV shows onto DVD taking applications for full and 069; salary $25,623 - $33,309 per tinted windows, alarm with or CD. Model # 941 $100 OBO. part time positions! Snorkelers annum. Opening date Oct. 24, keyless entry and 4 doors. FMI FMI call 84040. and Scuba Divers encouraged to Location FISC JAX, Guantanamo call 75676 or 3500. (2) Selling: 51 inch projection TV apply. Applications available at Bay Detachment, closing Nov. 5. (1) Two new jetskis, 1200cc each, with 2 media stands $500 OBO, OE Dive Center or call 75336. FMI call 4441. trailer andLost/Found all extras, $23,000 OBO. Computer Desk $25, FMI call (1) Secretary 07-CUB-281, Salary Vehicles/Boats FMI call 77153. 77954. Range: $28,562 - $37,130 per (1) 2004 Bajaj Cheetak Scooter, (2) Microwave $50, SCSI modem annum, Open Period: Oct. 17 – (2) 1998 626 Mazda, A/C, CC 150 CC, manual transmission. $80, webcam/camera $30, External closes Oct. 31. Series & Grade: player, central alarm and new Excellent running condition, 2.4 7 dBi wireless antenna $30. GS-0318-06, Position Information: paint. FMI call 77145 or 4222. comes with helmet, goggles, FMI call 77116. Full-time, permanent position. (2) Golf Cart, EZGO 1990. New spare tire, & tool kit. $2,000. FMI (1) Ten “like new” X-BOX games FMI call 3500, W.T. Sampson 3”lift kit and tires, previous tires, call 4814 or 75617. ; $50, Six “like new” X- BOX “360” High School. new shocks, brakes, and springs, (1) 1985 ford f-150 p/u LB 2X4 games; $120. All are in perfect (1) Material Handler WG-6907-5, charger, Locker and mini with an inline 6 automatic trans.; shape. FMI call 77828. announcement number: 07-068, refrigerator, $1000. FMI call 79466. truck in fair cond. $1,200 OBO. (1) Microwave, washer/dryer, salary $15.31 to $ 15.96 per hour, (2) 1994 Nissan convertible. A FMI call 77350 or 75672. other appliances and computer opening date 24 OCT 07, location must see. Many upgrades. New Announcements peripherals. FMI call 77116. FISC Postal Guantanamo Bay low profile tires. FMI call 77502 (1) Rockford Fosgate Car amplifier Cuba, closing date Nov. 5. FMI (2) 2002 Motorcycle. Honda (2) The CDC will be having in like new condition. 200 watts 2 call 4441 Shadow ACE 750 cc. Excellent Parents Night Out Nov. 10 at the channel subwoofer amp with all (1) Registered Nurse GS-0610, condition and low miles. Title in Youth Center from 5:30 p.m. until manuals $50. 1 Alpine 200 watt 2 announcement number: 07-067, hand. Will negotiate on price in 12:30 a.m. Parents are asked to channel subwoofer amp still in salary GS-05: $25,623 to $33,309 order to sell. FMI call 77502. sign up at the Child Development original packing. $30. FMI call per annum, opening date 24 OCT (2) 2002 Gas powered Golf Cart. Center no later than Monday 77745 or 84184. 07, closing date Nov. 5. FMI call Lots of spare parts and tires Nov. 5. FMI call 3664. (1) Couch $50, chair w/foot stool 4441 included. Large canopy included. (2) Free to good home: Kitten, $25, washer and dryer $50, medical (1) Office Automated Clerk GS- WIll negotiate on price. FMI call almost one year old, all shots, exam table $100, heart rate monitor 0326-04, announcement number: 77502. spade, front paws declawed, very $25 All prices negotiable. FMI 07-066, salary $22,902 to $29,769 (2) 1985 Dodge Ram Truck (GTMO loving cat. FMI call 77502. 77398 or 3632. per annum, opening date 24 OCT SPECIAL). Ready Dec. 7. Very (1) Washer and dryer; desk; 07, closing date Nov. 5, location Reliable. $1300 OBO. Full tank of Wanted toddler bed; lamps; couches; Housing Dept, Guantanamo Bay gas at turn-over ($60 value). FMI (2) I am looking for a full length baby items and foose ball table. Cuba. FMI call 4441. call 77954. mirror. The one’s they sell at the FMI call 75583. (1) Position in Housing Dept. (2) 1989 Jeep Cherokee manual furniture store for $10. I am willing (1) Sylvania television set 27 inch. Budget Analyst, Contractor transmission 2 door 4 cylinder to pay $20 or more for one. FMI $75, OBO. FMI call 4989. position (GS-9 salary equivalent) excellent condition, recently call 78450 or 5059 or 3287. (1) Computer desk and a leather Must be able to start work on or added master and slave cylinder chair (great condition) for just before 24 Nov 2007 for cross- $2,800 OBO FMI call 77946. Yard Sales $50. Must sell by this weekend. training. Closes: Nov. 9. Deliver (2) 1989 Dodge Van, leaks oil and Nov. 2 - Nob Hill #14A, 6 a.m. - 10 FMI call 72112 or 77108. resume to Housing Welcome does not currently run, $300 OBO. p.m. (1) Selling: 51 inch projection TV Center, Attention: Rudy FMI call 77276. Nov. 3 - Caribbean Circle #40C, 7 with 2 media stands $500 OBO. Sammons at 5119. (1) 50cc Milan/Vespa Scooter in - 10 a.m. FMI call 77954. (1) Medical Support Assistant, good condition with 2 helmets Nov. 3 - Caribbean Circle #24C, 8 (1) Retro: Blue Sofa and chair with LGS-0679-04, announcement NO: and gloves. $600 OBO willing to a.m. - noon. matching end tables and coffee FN07-011, salary: $6.18- $7.23 Per negotiate. FMI call 77745 or 84184. Nov. 4 - Caribbean Circle #39B, table $400 (light blue and silver hour; opening date Oct. 29, (1) 96 Pontiac Sunfire, runs great, 11 a.m. -2 p.m. legs); 2 silver and natural bar Location is US Navy Hospital, stools $85, Washer and dryer Surgical Clinic. Closing date Nov. combination $85. FMI call 75676 6. FMI call 4441. A Urologist will be onboard or 3500. (1)Supv Inventory Mgmt Spec, GS-2010-11, announcement NO: U.S. Naval Hospital Nov. 6 - 17 Employment 07-070, salary $46,974 to $61,068 (1) Fleet and Family Support per annum., opening date Oct. 29, Please call 72410. Patients with current consults Center is looking for a Licensed location FISC/Supply, GTMO, will be seen first. Non-Tricare patients will be Clinical Social Worker, Licensed Closing date Nov. 6. FMI call Mental Health Counselor, or 4441. seen on a space available basis. Licensed Marriage and Family (1) Medical Support Assistant, 12 Friday, Nov. 2, 2007 GTMO Happenings Demolition Softball Tournament — The Hydroids Softball team came away with another impressive victory during a co-ed softball tournament this past weekend. The Hydroids demolished the competition by winning all seven games they played Oct. 27 and 28. Five teams participated in what will be the last softball tournament until the renovation of the MWR sports complex is completed Photo by Nicole McCarver summer 2008.

Photo by Bruce Lloyd Photo by MC1 Robert Lamb Sermon by higher power — Rear Adm. Scary weekend — (Left) Jason Perez, (Right) Robert F. Burt, Chief of Navy Chaplains, was the Katie Whitaker and many other local children tried guest speaker at the Joint Task Force Command their best to scare as many people as they could Prayer Breakfast Oct. 28. While visiting with Naval during the MWR sponsored Haunted House Oct. 25 Station (NAVSTA) Chaplains, Burt decided to spend - 27. The Seabees, Chief Petty Officer's Association some time with the congregation during his time at and other community volunteers assisted with the NAVSTA. Here he's giving a sermon to a Protestant event as well. All the funds raised will go toward congregation at the base chapel. Burt became the the W.T. Sampson Senior Class Trip. 24th Chief of Navy Chaplains in June 2006.

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