Q9a COVERS GTMO LIKE THE SUNSHINE U. S. Naval Base, Guantanamo Bay, Cuba Saturday, 22 March 1958 Volume IX, No. 12 Personnel Crisis Looms Dur- "I Was There" ing Next Five Years Planning A Vacation Soon? Defense Considers afford to lose veterans trained to Here's Info On Panama critical military specialties. Incentive Factor by Dick Hamann If the services can offer ample If you think you need a vacation, your Base MSTS Office has an ideal one to offer you. You can now incentive to young men to stay take a seven day round trip to Panama Key To Dilemma for only $15.00 per adult and $7.50 for each child under the age of six. beyond 1962, present promotion All you have to do is submit a Surface Transportation Request to the Washingotn (AFPS) - Without probl ems brought about by MSTS Office via your Commanding Officer at least 30 days prior to the new pay incentives, the Armed "humps" in the upper grades will day the transport will leave Gtmo. After your request is received, you ' Forces will be confronted with per- be eliminated when considerable are placed on the list for the trip of your selection by time on the base. sonnel problems that could get The longer you are on the base numbers of WWII and Korea vets, the higher up on the list you will Movies are shown for the adults at progressively worse in the next most of whom will be in their early be placed. 1400 and 2000. All children under five years. 40's, will start moving to the re- the age of 12 must return to their Inasmuch as many of the trans- tired rolls with 20 years service. cabins at 1930. After Under present conditions, the ports do not stop at San Juan en- the movies coffee and sandwiches are served great majority of promising young Many of those eligible for re- route to the Canal Zone, there is in the main lounge. tirement still will be invaluable a very good chance of getting men who have the talents and When for their knowledge of their space. If you pick a trip going by you arrive at the Canal capabilities to man and maintain Zone a 32 piece Army jobs. Many could be induced to "go way of San Juan, the only space band will be complex modern weapons shy from on the pier to welcome for 30" if career service comes available will be that space va- you to Panama. When debarking reenlistment upon fulfilling their nearer measuring .up to prospects cated by personnel permanently be sure to have custom stamps placed military obligations because pay in industry. debarking at Gtmo. on your baggage before you try go- and promotion opportunities are On board the transports civilian Success in retaining either ing out the gate or you lacking. clothing may be worn with the ex- will have group, according to Defense De- to go back and have it done causing ception of the main meal when all of the Armed Forces partment manpower ex pert you unnecessary delay. This failure s, military personnel must be in uni- hinges primarily on the steps taken The first thing you will have to to retain high caliber men beyond form. Movies are shown in the now to enhance the attractiveness do in Panama is decide if you want obligated service poses serious ob- morning for the children at 10 of military life. to stay on the Atlantic or the 4 stacles to selectivity in building o'clock. It has been noted that Pacific side of the Canal so many adults also enjoy the funnies. that adequate regular forces for the you will know what hotel to stay future, personnel officials say. at. If you decide to stay in Colon, which is the Atlantic At the same time, because Preparing For Next Rate, or Civilian side, the Washington Hotel has very only 750,000, or about one-third, rea- sonable rates. Shopping in Colon of those in the ranks are veterans, can be limited to Front Street experienced in combat and mili- Life, Bay Hill I& E Can Help You where all the Hindu shops are tary skills, the services would face Having the most modern Navy in the world will avail us nothing located. Normally, discussing the a national emergency with insuffi- unless that Navy is manned by high quality, trained personnel. Our price of merchandise with the cient numbers of fully trained per- need for high caliber enlisted men increases each year, and to this end owner of the shop will usually sonnel. is devoted the facilities of the Bay Hill Information & Educational cause the price to come down a The pace of so-called convention- Office, which in the past several months have ordered, prepared, and little. al wars of the past has provided administered over 2,000 different educational courses ranging from If you decide to stay on the Pa- Boatswain's Mate to Guided Miss- the military establishment with come cific side of the canal you can stay leman, according to Chief M. L. more complex. They require enough lead-time to prepare men more maintenance at the Tivoli Hotel, which is the Ross, PNC. and a higher for its expanding fighting forces. level of technical skill on the part Armed Forces Guest House. If you can afford it and want to stay at In nuclear warfare, however, The objectives of the I & E Office, of those who maintain them. To which is located adjacent to the help accomplish this, the Bay Hill a fancy hotel the "El Panama" is most skills in handling new wea- for you. pons and equipment require long Naval Station Dental Clinic, is to I & E Office, under the direction help each member of the Naval ENS R. D. Reiley has in operation Sightseeing may be the thing and extensive training while the you want to do instead, of going demands for experienced soldiers, organization to increase his capa- one of the two Navy USAFI Test- city to assimilate training and to ing Sections located in the TENTH shopping. Cars can be rented with sailors and airmen would be in- a driver for $20.00 a day. If you stantaneous. perform his present job better; Naval Dist. Another first for this better prepare him for career ad- office was the establishment of the have a group of seven or eight Any revisions of scales or pay vancements; continue . educational only USAFI. Registration Section. people and need a'laarger car you structure under these circum- programs begun -prior to military The services-of both the USAFI can hire one for. $25.00 a day. On stances must serve the dual pur- service; employ leisure time pro- Testing and Registration Sections these tours the driver will take pose of holding promise to young fitably; and prepare himself for are available for use of personnel you to both sides of the Canal and servicemen and proving sufficient a civilian job for the time when of all commands of the Base and right on top of the locks so that allure to 'old hands." The Armed he leaves the service. ships undergoing training in the you can see the ships going Forces have a high stake in the Ships, aircraft, weapons and area. through the canal right below first-hitch groups, yet can ill- equipment have of necessity be- (Continued on Page Six) (Continued on Page Two) 0 Page Two THE INDIAN Saturday, 22 March 1958 Easter Shopping Navy Wives News Teenager's Need The membership tea held on St. The INDIAN'S mission is to inform and 'Stateside' Made Patrick's day was a big success. entertain all hands; to serve as a positive Parents Help factor in promoting the efficiency, welfare The girls attending had a wonder- and contentment of personnel. ful time and really enjoyed the Available To Base Your help is wanted and vitally The INDIAN is published weekly at the delicious food served by the Marine needed on 31 March 1958 at 7:30 Naval Base in accordance with NavExos The Armed Services Hospitality Family Restaurant. Incidentally, with P.M. Whose help? The fathers and P35, Revised Nov. 1945, and financed Committee is ready to take care don't be surprised if you hear loud non-appropriated funds. mothers of our glorious teenagers. of your Easter Shopping for you. shrieks of laughter if you happen THE COMMAND Where? The Teenagers' Club. The They can send a corsage to your to pass the Marine Family Restau- RADM Robert B. Ellis, USN occasion? Meeting of the Advisory COMNAVBASE, GTMO BAY, CUBA best girl, roses or lily to your rant next Thursday around 1:30 Group. mother, toy Easter rabbits to the in the afternoon. Our Club is spon- CAPT J. B. Williams School is closing soon and it is Chief of Staff children-anything you want to soring a "Mad Hatter's" Luncheon. up to us parents to lay the founda- CAPT B. P. Field, Jr. send them. All attending will be wearing crazy tion for a program that will keep Commanding Officer To make use of this non-profit hats and the best or should I say our teenagers active in wholesome U. S. Naval Station shopping service follow these the "worst" of the lot, will win a GTMO BAY, CUBA recreational activities during the simple instructions exactly: Be prize. This is open to all base en- summer. Of course, we have an effi- EDITORIAL STAFF sure to give your full name, rank listed wives.