Tropical Times October 24, 2003 1 Serving the Footprint of Freedom Volume 13, Number 42 U.S. Navy Support Facility, Diego Garcia, B.I.O.T. October 24, 2003 Volunteers sweep up Sunset Park Story and photo by JO2 Jeffrey Fretland Naval Media Center Over 50 American Red Cross volunteers recently participated in a clean-up Oct.13 at Sunset Park, located at Palmsville Village adjacent to the base thrift store. The volunteers worked to beautify the area and encourage plant rejuvenation. The American Red Cross Diego Garcia chapter adopted the park as one of its preservation projects. The park has not been contracted for regular maintenance, and the Red Cross stepped in to help spruce up park facilities. “It’s just a small way to help keep the island tidy so other people can enjoy the place.” RP2(SW) Maximo Padua DG-21 employee George Inoferio and Gemma Torrefiel of San Juan Construction Armed with rakes, machetes, trowels, Company rake up and bag refuse at Sunset Park Monday, Oct. 13. garbage sacks and sheer determination, they spent three hours raking up palm requires of other people donating their Ministries Department struggled to fronds and other refuse. Volunteers also time, talent, and energies to make a remove dirt and rocks from the base of the painted picnic tables and planted flowers difference in peoples’ lives,” the native of picnic pavilion with a pick ax. Padua says and shrubs. Humacao, Puerto Rico said. “We’re he enjoys participating in restoration William Solis, American Red Cross constantly drawing in and taking from the projects, as it provides a strong sense of station manager, explained it is important local community. This is just one small accomplishment. the chapter give back to the island way we can give back to them and show “It’s just a small way to help keep the community whenever possible. our appreciation for their support of us.” “We’re an organization that constantly RP2(SW) Maximo Padua from Religious See “Sunset” page 2 Security training creates awareness Anti-terrorism class conducted cal Security Specialist. By JO2 Jeffrey Fretland “The Anti-Terrorism Training Module was mandated by Naval Media Center CINCPAC Operations as a guide to identify terrorist organizations ith the recent increase of terrorist activities around that constitute a major threat to American interests,” the native of the world, military members need to be as vigilant as Manila, Philippines said. “The module teaches us how we can deter Wnever before. This is especially the case when sta- terrorists from implementing their plans and utilizing us as potential tioned overseas or visiting foreign countries. In response to inher- targets.” ent dangers American military personnel may encounter, the Chief The program module includes a personal awareness video from of Naval Operations established the Navy Anti-Terrorism Training the Joint Chiefs of Staff, issuance of the JS Guide S-260 (Pocket Size Program. Personal Protection Guide) and a standardized service presentation The program is designed to train military personnel to the immi- tailored to individual commands. nent dangers associated with terrorism, according to MA1 Nathaniel Special emphasis is given to education of anti-terrorism Laxa, NSF Security Department Anti-Terrorism Instructor and Physi- See “Training” page 3 Tropical Times 2 October 24, 2003 News Victims hold key to catching perpetrators By JO2 Jeffrey Fretland Evaluator. unsolicited call is received, the victim must Naval Media Center “The bulk of calls have been affecting keep the caller online, and press the hook A large number of obscene telephone women customers lately,” said the native switch for one-half second. A beep will calls have plagued island residents over of Botolan, Philippines. “We have been sound, after which the victim dials 11. The the last several months. Military and getting those on a regular basis.” call is automatically transferred to the main civilian personnel need not be victims of “The calls are often directed at people base switchboard. The call then is traced unwarranted crank calls, according to CE1 the particular individuals didn’t like,” said to its point of origin. Once the origin Donald La Brie, Leading Petty Officer of IC3 Daniel M. Barry, from St. Charles, Mo. number is trapped using the 11 notification NCTAMS (Naval Computer and Telecom- “The calls usually involve profanity or number, the NCTAMS Office is notified. munication Area Master Station). sexual harassment. The calls are intended The point of origin number is retrieved, “We had a customer who recently to scare, frighten or intimidate the indi- and the case is handled by ENS Kimball in received a rash of harassing calls, six in vidual.” conjunction with NSF Security. one day, for a straight week,” LaBrie said. There is no adequate means of appre- Calls can originate anywhere on base- “Now we have approximately one or two hending the individuals who initiated and occasionally off island. per month. We never have a straight obscene calls unless the victims are willing “We had someone initiate a call pattern established for obscene calls. to participate in catching the perpetrators, recently, and it was traced all the way to They can vary from a week to one a said ENS Charles Kimble, Base Communi- Guam,” Kimball said. “Obscene phone month.” cations Officer. calls affect the overall morale of the Navy, Many of the calls occur during late “We have to have their full coopera- and will not be tolerated.” night or early morning hours, although the tion, otherwise we are not able to locate Instructions for dealing with obscene obscene calls are random and can occur at and trace the calls properly,” Kimble said. phone calls can be found inside the base any time. Most calls involve the harass- “They hold the key to catching the telephone directory. For more information, ment of females, according to IC1 Mae individual.” contact ENS Charles Kimble at 370-2603, or Dayap, NCTAMS Quality Assurance Kimball explained once an unwarranted, CE1 Donald LaBrie at 370-2704/2766. Sunset from page 1 Tropical Times island tidy so other people can enjoy the place,” Padua said. “It gives you a good feeling United States Navy to know you are helping improve the morale for the people here.” Support Facility Diego Garcia The park was once the site of an old expatriate’s club. It was demolished several years Commanding Officer ago, when it was determined the structure was deemed unsafe for occupation. Years of CAPT Gary Cooper heavy rain and wind had eroded much of the cliff face, adding to concerns the building Executive Officer would collapse into the sea. A safety fence was erected to protect island residents once CDR Ronald B. Davis the park opened. Command Master Chief Volunteer Sylvain Nookia likes the comfort and solace Sunset Park offers. CMDCM(SW) James Courville “It’s a very beautiful place,” the native of Port Louis, Mauritius, said. “It’s very Public Affairs Officer relaxing to come and watch the sunsets here. The coral along the shore changes colors as CWO2 Milton Key the sun begins going down. That is why I came to clean up the park, so people can enjoy Editor the beauty of the surroundings.” JO2 Scott New Maintenance at the park will be an ongoing quarterly project for all the chapter volun- Printing/Distribution teers. LI3(AW) William L. Sweats II This funded newspaper is an authorized publication for members of the U.S. This week in Naval history military services. Contents of the Tropical Times are not necessarily the •Oct. 24, 1962 - Atlantic Fleet begins quarantine operations to force Soviet Union to official views of, or are endorsed by, the agree to remove ballistic missiles and long range bombers from Cuba. 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The modern loskeletal ailments – it’s also used to assist ways to design their workplace to reduce Oprofession of physical therapy patients recovering from a variety of overusing of certain muscles. Athletes of was developed in the twentieth century, in neuromuscular problems. One example of all levels benefit dramatically from physical the wake of World War I. physical therapy is as an essential therapy as therapists design workouts and Physical therapists were trained to work treatment option for patients recovering routines that are safe and effective for all with soldiers returning from the war.