Vol. 60 No. 19 Friday, May 09, 2003 What's Inside GTMO "Plugged In" Golfer Peter Jacobsen, PGA pro and host of the Golf Channel's program, "PluggedIn" visits GTMO to shoot a program thanking GTMO's military and civilians for their efforts on behalf of the U. S. and all its citizens in the war on terrorism. He also gets credit for bringing along his friends, Hootie and the Blowfish! See Page 3 Give the Nurses a Hand Naval Hospital's nurses join with the FFSC and Red Cross to hold a Health Fair at the NEX Atrium this week. The Nurses are celebrating the Nurse Corps Birthday and the proclamation by Naval Base of Nurse Appreciation Week in Guantanamo Bay Capt. McCoy read the proclamation at the NEX Atrium Tuesday morning. See page 8 GUANTANAMO Ar Force Protection Congratulations to NAVSTA's- When departing GTMO to i travel overseas, try to use Newest Senior Chief military or US flag carriers to readh your final destination. Energy Conservation Don't stand in front of the refrigerator and dream. Think about what you want before opening the door. Water Everyone not on duty at Security on Monday last week, gathered at the Security Compound to witness the frocking of Naval Station's newest Senior Chief Pettty Officer MACS Luis Martinez. Capt. Les McCoy congratulates Senior Chief Martinez Conservation above as Capt. Mike Fair the ceremony's MC, stands by to assist as Senior Chief Martinez makes his own presentations to his family and members of the deptartment whose hard work he credited with helping him advance in his career Apr 28 - May 4 Used 6,179,000.0 Daily avg. 882,714.3 Daily goal 1,000,000 gal Career Counselor Note: We spent $15,599 under our budget for the week. Joining the Military by Non-US Citizens Enlistment into the U.S. Navy, or any branch into the United States. Questions concerning U.S. Naval Base of the U.S. military, by citizens of countries other immigration to the United States should be asked Guantanamo Bay than the United States is limited to those foreign of the U.S. Embassy. Only after immigration nationals who are legally residing in the United procedures are completed and an applicant is Gazette States and possess a Bureau of Citizenship and legally residing in the United States may an Commander, Naval Base Immigration Services Permanent Resident Card application for enlistment be accepted. CAPT Leslie J. McCoy (BCIS Forml-151/551 - commonly known as a Furthermore, in order to be commissioned an Chief Staff Officer "Green Card"). Applicants must be between 17 officer in the U.S. Navy, one must be a native- CAPT Michael Fair and 35; meet the mental, moral, and physical born or naturalized United States citizen. The Command Master Chief standards for enlistment; and must speak, read U.S. government agency responsible for CMDCM(SS) Al Steiner and write English fluently. immigration and naturalization is the Bureau of Public Affairs Officer Note: The U.S. military branches cannot Citizenship and Immigration Service. Their web JOC Richard Evans assist foreign nationals in obtaining admittance site is www. immigration.gov. Gazette Editor JO1 Amy Kirk This newspaper is an authorized publication for members of the military services stationed at Naval Thrift Savings Plan Base Guantanamo Bay. Its VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL contents do not necessarily reflect the official views of the U.S. Interested in investing and Government, the Department of Volunteers Needed for SCUBA! Defense or the U.S. Navy and do saving for your retirement? not imply endorsement thereof. Super Cool Undersea Bible Adventure! July 7-11th Check out the Thrift Saving Phone: 4502, 4520 Plan. Open Season is currently E-mail: Next Volunteer Meeting Tuesday May 13 [email protected] underway until June 30th. To at 7pm in the Chapel Hill Fellowship Hall. Gazette On-line: learn more about TSP, visit the Contact Barbara Olsen at 7685 for details. www.nsgtmo.navy.mil official website at www.tsp.gov Page 2 - Friday, May 09, 2003 -___111111 GAZETTE PGA Golfer Tees-off in GTMO NEWS BRIEFS For more than 50 years celebrities have Pie in the Face traveled to entertain the troops serving during The CPOA is holding a "Pie in the wartime and holidays. The various shows Face" fundraiser for the CPOA performed have proven to be an effective morale scholarship fund, Saturday, May 17 at booster for the troops stationed oversees. the NEX Atrium. It's your chance to This past weekend it couldn't GTMO better! make your favorite chief the recipient Celebrity golfer Peter Jacobesen and rock- of a specially constructed pie. Each stars, Hootie & the Blowfish (seepage 6) were vote for the chief of your choice is $1 and you can place your vote with any on island, to entertain the residents and troops. chief petty officer. The three chiefs "This trip is our way of saying 'thank you' garnering the most votes recieves the to the troops," said Jacobsen, who recently "prize!" Three pies will be auctioned tied for 10th place at the MCI Heritage. "If we on the day of the event to determine can provide the troops with even the smallest who gets to "present" the pies to the reminder of home and offer them a break that winning chiefs. Voting closes at noon, includes great entertainment, then our mission 16 May. Contact PNC Gorrell at 4145 is accomplished." for details. Jacobsen and Hootie & The Blowfish viewed their visit as a "morale-boosting trip." ECSA Seeks Donations They spent the weekend playing golf with the The Enlisted/Civilian Spouses Association is looking for donations troop and signing autographs. 1ne band PeterJacobsen interviews three members ot one toursome of various household items and linens performed a concert Sunday night at the from Saturday's play for his program "PluggedIn" which to start a loan program. This program Downtown Lyceum airs Monday evenings on the Golf Channel. will not replace the Fleet and Family The visit was organized by FBI Agent Mike Heard and the group has spent the past six Support Center's FSC loan program. months preparing for this trip. During the visit The Golf Channel filmed segments for Jacobsen's For more information, please contact show "Plugged In," which airs every Monday night at 10 p.m. EDT. Johannah at 5844 or Tonja at 7328. Heard, who is based in south Florida, spent six weeks last year on official business at Guantanamo Bay, he saw first-hand how the troops stationed here needed a break from the work Immunization Clinic they do in conjunction with Operation Enduring Freedom - as well as an additional supply of If you have received a notification sports equipment to accommodate the increase in base population. concerning the TD Booster shot and want to take advantage of this clinic to Last December, Heard returned to GTMO with four PGA TOUR players - Frank Lickliter, update your child's shots, return the Mark Carnevale, Billy Kratzert and Bob Dickson. That group brought more than 600 pounds of signed permission slip as soon as golf clubs, bags and balls to give to the base and played golf with about 50 servicemen during possible. Students must have a signed a whirlwind 36-hour visit. permission slip to participate. The For this visit, major manufacturers in the golf industry donated more than 20 sets of golf Immunization Clinic is at the High clubs, thousands of golf balls, water sports, softball equipment and acoustic guitars. School on May 14th. Rusty Anchor Closing The Rusty Anchor Grill at Marblehead Lanes is closing begining May 12 for rennovation and will reopen June 10th featuring Kentucky Fried Chicken and A&W Root Beer menus. SIAC Meeting There is a School Installation Advisory Committee Meeting May 19th at 5:15pm in the High School Media Center. This is open to the public. If there are issues you would like to address, contact the school administration at 3500 (H.S.) 2207 (E.S.) or Julie Barnett at 5736 in advance so we can provide answers at the meeting. Jacobsen, along with some avid GTMO golfers, check out the various donated golf clubs and equipment. Friday, May 09, 2003 - Page 3 jGUANTANAMO BAY If You Can Read This, Thank A Teacher! ,X77- Since 1984, the National Parent and Teacher Association has encouraged to improve education in this country. all citizens to show their appreciation for teachers during the annual To all the teachers in GTMO, we thank you for taking the time to National Teacher Appreciation Week. Each May Teacher Appreciation listen and care and make learning an adventure for our children. Week offers the opportunity for citizens to reaffirm their commitment The PTO would like to extend a warm thanks to all of the following to parent-teacher partnerships. It is a time for honoring teachers and for their assistance in making Appreciation Week at the schools a recognizing the lasting contributions they make to our lives. success: Sandra Diquinzio, Dale Moore, Terri McCoy, Debi Buehn, With the outstanding contributions teachers make to us individually Pam Miller, Beth Shimkus, Carmella England, Tina Schmitz, Johannah and as a community, many experts have concluded that giving teachers Shultz, Teri Millard, Julie Cota, Ire Stump, Barbara Munro, Craig the status and recognition they deserve as professionals is the best way Basil, MWR and Subway. Without you, it wouldn't have been possible! May is Healthy Vision Month By Aveline V. Allen realize that a problem even exists," said Bureau of Medicine and Surgery Brunstetter. "It's time well spent!" How often should you schedule eye When was the last time you had your exams for you and your family? Brunstetter vision checked? Let this month, Healthy suggests the following guidelines to ensure Vision Month, serve as a reminder to have your family's eye care is monitored regularly you and your family's eyes checked.