July 25, 2014- VOL. 71 - NO. 29+ NAVY.MIL/LOCAL/GUANTANAMO " FACEBOOH.COM/NSGuantanamoBay NAVAL STATION GUANTANAMO BAY, CUBA . PSC 1005 BOX 25 - FPO, AE 09593 - 011-5399-4090 wr r Major Mark Cameron transfers the organization colors to Major Dan Macsay during the Marine Corps Security Force Company Guantanamo Bay Change of Command Ceremony, July 24. Kelly Wirfel NAVSTA PAO Maj. Mark Cameron relinquished command of Marine the colors Major Dan Macsay accepts command and affirms Corps Security Force Company (MCSFCO) Guantanamo his total commitment to the Marines and Sailors of Marine Bay to Maj. Daniel Macsay during a change of command Corps Security Force Company Guantanamo Bay." ceremony held on Naval Station (NS) Guantanamo Bay, July After passing the organizational colors to Macsay, Cameron 24. Cameron took command of MCSFCO Guantanamo delivered his remarks. Bay on Sept. 27, 2012. "I certainly appreciate everyone attending this event, but To begin the ceremony, Lt. Baron Miller, NAVSTA deputy when we talk about the company these Marine who stand command chaplain, delivered the invocation in which he before you are who this is all about. They are outstanding asked blessings for Major Cameron as he leaves Guantanamo Marines and I would be remiss if I didn't talk about the day in Bay and reports to his next command at the United States and day out endurance and will that they demonstrate when it Military Academy at West Point, N.Y. and for Macsay as he comes to the perimeter security mission and pre-deployment arrives at the base and begins his tour with MCSFCO. training program they are involved with," said Cameron. After the invocation 1st Sergeant Joshua Wruble passed We have and will continue to see them on CNN and Fox the organizational colors to Major Cameron who then passed News as they are going into places such as Benghazi and Iraq. them to Major Macsay. Affixed to the organizational colors are There is not greater pride that I feel than to know when they streamers that represent the battles, campaigns and conflicts depart here, that we did our best to provide them with the the unit has participated in. training they deserve. I know I am leaving the company in "The transfer of colors is a Marine Corps tradition that good hands. Lastly, I want to thank my GTMO family. In symbolizes the transfer of authority, responsibility and particular I would like to thank all of those who afforded your accountability from one Marine to another," said Sergeant time, effort and friendship to not only me, but to my wife Alejandro Plascencia, Master of Ceremonies. "By accepting Dawnell." Continued on pg. 6... .Job/Department: Deck Supervisor at NAVSTA Post Office mAge: 29 LS1 TATE .Hometown: Sacramento, CA. .Favorite Hobby: Home Remodeling *Favorite TV Show: Workaholics *Goal: Anchor up, continue seeing the world and live a comfortable modest life. *Passion: Getting things done whether it's enjoyable or not. Favorite Book: The Charm School by Nelson Demille .Favorite Quote: "Never forget what people do to you or for you." *Sailor of the Week Because: BM2 was nominated because of his stellar support to the USS America. He coordinated the delivery of three CASREP parts and 15 other high priority parts which enabled the ship to depart GTMO on time and carry out it's mission. He spent his time after hours retrieving these parts on the Leeward side and staging vehicles for transportation. ' VOI 71 - NO 94 Naval C a COMMANDING OFFICER CAPT. JOHN NETTLETON PUBLIC AFFAIRS OFFICER KELLY WIRFEL EXECUTIVE OFFICER CMDR. COLIN CASWELL GAZETTE EDITOR MCC(SW/AW) KEITH BRYSKA COMMAND MASTER CHIEF CMDCM (SW) JEFFERY TIDWELL PHOTOJOURNALIST MC3 JASON BAWGUS The Guantanamo Bay Gazette is an authorized publication for members of the military services and their families stationed at U.S. Naval Station Guantanamo Bay. The contents do not necessarily reflect the official views 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 edited and provided by the Public Affairs Office of U.S. Naval Station Guantanamo Bay. The Guantanamo Bay Gazette is printed by the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Document Services with a circulation of 1,000 JULY 25. 2014 * PAGE 3 Gain an Edge MC3 Christopher Marshall Navy Personnel Command Public Affairs Sailors looking to make the most of their career navigating to the "Career Management" tab on should prepare now for the September advancement Navy Knowledge Online (NKO) and clicking "Navy exams, according to detailers here. Advancement Center. "Each rating's bibliographies Exams take place in March and September for Sailors can be found there and provide the list of information aspiring to achieve the ranks of petty officer third class required to study for the exam. through petty officer first class. The chief petty officer "Sailors need to ensure they have all required topics exam occurs every year in January. The number of available to study, develop a plan and stick to the bib," Sailors who advance to the next rank fluctuates every said Horton. "Most importantly, designate time to cycle; it also varies between the different rates. study each day." "In preparation for your exam and after determining Once Sailors know what resources and study eligibility, you should print out the most current materials are available to them, they can begin using bibliography from your rate and read over it in its websites such as Navy Personnel Command (NPC) entirety," said Hospital Corpsman First Class (SW/ (www.npc.navy.mil), the Navy Advancement site (www. AW/FMF) Jerry R. Horton, an HM detailer at Navy navyadvancement.com), the Navy-wide Advancement Personnel Command. "The bib tells you what you Exam Prep (www.navybmr.com) and Google to find need to study." the documents listed on the bibs. If all else fails, they Sailors should start preparing for the exam by can turn to lead or assistant lead petty officer for help. USS America Visits GTMO MC3 Jason Bawgus Photo's by MC3 Bawgus and Kelly Wirfel The future amphibious assault ship USS "The America crew will have the opportunity to America (LHA 6) pulled into Naval Station (NS) enjoy base amenities, such as its nine restaurants, Guantanamo Bay, Cuba for a scheduled port visit, Navy Exchange, recreation activities," said July 21. Lieutenant Dawn Stankus, USS America's Public NS Guantanamo Bay's position is essential to Affairs Officer (PAO). "We are also scheduled to maritime strategy and serves as a cornerstone of compete in a friendly soccer game between America U.S. military operations in the U.S. Southern Sailors and personnel assigned to the base." Command and U.S. 4th Fleet area of responsibility. Captain J.R. Nettleton, NS Guantanamo Bay's "Naval Station Guantanamo Bay is well- commanding officer, also had a lot to say about all positioned to assist our Navy-Marine Corps team the different departments who made the America's aboard America during our 'America Visits the stop in Guantanamo Bay possible. Americas' transit," said Capt. Robert A. Hall Jr., "Great job to everyone who has been involved in America's commanding officer. "The ability to the USS America visit. I know that almost every refuel and resupply prior to heading out on one of department on base played a part in their visit but the longer legs of our journey is significant as we I especially want to thank Port Operations, Supply, continue our mission around South America en route Security, MWR and the Navy Exchange," said to our homeport and follow-on commissioning." Nettleton. "Most people don't realize it but there Sailors from the America also got the opportunity are a lot of moving parts when we have a ship pull to experience some of the amenities that NS in, especially a ship this size and as always everyone Guantanamo Bay has to offer such as restaurants, at the Naval Station worked together to make their the Navy Exchange and the Morale Welfare and visit a success." Recreation (MWR) athletic facilities. 4 ______________________________________________________________________________________ I -~ F 9 t4 11 PAGE 6' THE GUANTANAMO BAY GAZETTE Region Southeast Holds Change of Command Ceremonv Oy miV )Cary U. aseer Navy Region Southeast Public Affairs Rear Admn. Mary M. Jackson relieved Rear Adm. Rick Williamson will be reporting to Commander, Navy Region Williamson as Commander, Navy Region Southeast (CNRSE) Mid-Atlantic, Norfolk, Va., in August to assume command. during a change of command ceremony on board Naval Air Originally from Wimberley Texas, Jackson entered the United Station Jacksonville, July 18. States 14aval Academy in July 1984, earning a Bachelor of Science The time-honored ceremony marked an end to Williamson's degree in physics with an emphasis in oceano raphy. She later went leadership of the command that supports and guides 17 on to earn a graduate degree from George Washington University installations throughout the Southeastern United States and the in engiveering management and became qualihed as a joint Caribbean. Vice Adm. William D. French, the commander of specialty officer. Nay Installations Command, served as the guest speaker for the She has served on board five U.S. Navy ships, in both the ceremony. Atlantic and Pacific fleets with deployed operations in the Atlantic, Williamson is a Jacksonville, Fla., native and a 1985 graduate Caribbean, Arabian Gulf, Indian Ocean, Mediterranean Sea, Black of the United States Naval Academy, where he earned a bachelor's Sea, and Western Pacific areas of operation. Her command tours in computer science. He also holds a master's in business including serving as commanding officer, USS Mclaul (DDG administration from the Naval Post Graduate School and is a 74) and commanding officer, Naval Station Norfolk, the world's graduate of the Armed Forces Staff College.