Guantanamo Gazette Vol. 45 -- No. 121 --U.S. Navy's only shore-based daily newspaper -- Thursday, June 29, 1989 Naval Hospital joining the base's saving efforts ,jWJTOR'S NOTE: The following contin- efficient film processors." the series of articles which shows the Ice machines, for both ice chips used in efforts by the various departments and the hospital and ice cubes used in the galley, tenant commands/activities to conserve have been secured, according to the Guantanamo's precious water supply. It is hospital's administrative officer. He also our way to let you, the community, know said additional measures were added to that you are not alone in the struggle to conserve water used by the galley. decrease water usage by 40 percent. "We've taken many steps the cut the galley's water usage," Moos explained. By JOC BILL DOUGHERTY "They include the use of disposable plates with plastic cutlery, shutting down the The consumption of daily fresh water scullery, no more linens used on Fridays, use is still not at the daily goal of 750,000 no running water for vegetable cleaning, gallons. Many activities are taking extra making ice-cream only once a week and steps to help the community cut fresh water portioning the ice cream into small cups, use by 40 percent and reach that required emptying the water from steam tables only daily figure. Even emergency services, once a day instead of after each meal, such as those provided by Naval Hospital, washing pots and pans at one time per meal Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, have found many for maximum use ofwater, and limiting the ways to conserve water. use of the steamer and steam kettles as much as possible." *'We have found areas in our hospital The hospital bachelor quarters is also operations, in our galley and in our involved in the water saving effort. "Per- bachelor's quarters where water use can be sonnel living in these quarters are washing limited or completely cut," said Lt. Cmdr. clothes only on even days and are taking James Moos, the hospital's administrative Navy showers to support the community's officer. efforts to save water," said Moos. The Naval Hospital has joined the rest of the base in prohibiting the washing of A final measure taken at the hospital is vehicles and according to Moos, no ambu- something many residents and activities lances will be washed while the current can emulate. "We collected all external base water restrictions are in effect. hoses," said Moos. "It's going to be some Another hospital operation that re- time before they can be used again." quires water is processing x-rays. "X-ray film processors have been recalibrated and The Naval Hospital has proven again water use limited to reduce the amount of that they know how to handle any emer- consumption," said Moos. "And we're also gency and all of us in the community can exploring the procurement of more water salute their water conservation efforts. One of the Navy's newest Aegis Class Cruisers here to train By JOSN LISA M. ENLOE 839) where he served as Operations Officer. USS Philippine Sea (CG 58), one of The Philippine Sea's crew consist of the Navy's newest Aegis Class Cruisers, 33 officers and 372 enlisted. The sailors arrived June 25, for training. of the ship are widely known as the Commissioned in Portland, Maine, "Wardogs", describing their determination March 18, 1989, the Philippine Sea is the to accept nothing less than the best from second ship to bear thisname. Thefirst ship themselves and their equipment. was the aircraft carrier CV 47. The Philip- The 567-foot-long Philippine Sea is 6ine Sea (CV 47) was laid down by the equiped with the most advanced naval *hlehem Steel Co., Quincy, Mass. Au- weapons in the world. Aegis, a computer- gust 19, 1944, and launched September ized, quick reaction air defense system, 1945. provides extraordinary capabilities against The name Philippine Sea commemo- attackingaircraftand missiles. Theheartof rates a U.S. Navy battle victory of World the Aegis system is the Spy radar which War II. The battle of the Philippine Sea, automatically detects and tracks virtually the largest carrier battle in history, was everything that is flying out to beyond 200 fought off the Mariana Islands in June miles. 1944. During the battle, U.S. Naval forces destroyed more than 460 Japanese planes The primary weapon to be used with and three aircraft carriers. The victory Aegis and the Vertical Launching System virtually destroyed Japan's naval air de- in defending against and airbom threat is The USS fense and cleared the way for securing the Standard Missile 2, the world's most Philippine Sea (CG-58) is one of the Navy's newest Aegis Class Cruisers, commissioned March 18, 1989. (Official U.S. Navy Guam, Saipan, Tinian Rota and the other advanced supersonic homing missile. The photo) islands in the Marianas. MS2 is based on the technology of preced- Today's Philippine Sea is under the ing proven SM1, Terrier and Tartar The ship is also the most advanced helecopter that can fly out to locate ships mand of Capt. Andrew Combe. A missiles.Propelled by a dual thrustrocket underwater surveillance system available or submarines over 100 miles away. duate of Yale University, he was com- motor and incorporating a high-explosive today. The trio of anti-submarine warfare USS Philippine Sea (CG 58) and her 26 missioned June 15, 1964. The captain's warhead, the 1,300 pound MS2 is always (ASW) equipment consists of a hull sister Aegis ships will protect our battle past tours have included the USS Hugh under positive control of the Aegis mounted sonar, acoustic array sonar which groups from all threats-especially cruise Purvis (DD 709) and the USS Power (DD Combat System. is towed like a tail behind the ship and a missiles. Overseas screening guidelines revised for military members NAVY NEWS SERVICE The number of service members and overseas billet and adds cost to the govern- and their families. dependents arriving overseas on perma- ment. Commanding officers of sending Naval instructions have been revised to nent change of station (PCS) orders with commands are responsible for ensuring strengthen screening procedures for pre-existingproblems hasbeen increasing. The procedures involve medical proper overseas screening is being con- service members and dependents, in- The old screening directives have been screening, body fat and physical readiness ducted. Commanding officers of receiv- cluding exceptional family members, to reinforced to prevent the service member testing, evaluation of financial stability, ing commands are to report deficiencies to help avoid unnecessary delays before and his family from having to return to the drug urinalysis testing and completion of COMNAVMILPERSCOM for investiga- beginning and overseas tour. United States. This causes a gap in an NAVPERS 1300/06 for service members tion. Schedule for next academic terms For planning purposes the Add/Drop Week: October 23 1989-90 academic terms are Mid-term Week: November 13 tentatively scheduled. It should TERM III - Jan. 14-March 10 BAY NEWS be noted that the Term starts and Registration: January 5-11 Central Fidelity note Women of the Chapel ends on a Sunday and a Saturday. Term begins: January 14 Central Fidelity Bank will be closed Tuesday, Women of the Chapel will meet Wednesday, The actual classes start on Mon- Term ends: March 10 July 4, for the holiday. There will be a teller at the July 5, at 6:30 p.m. at West Bargo 43-A. All women day and end on Thursday unless Add/Drop Week: January 22 Leeward Point facility Wednesday, July 5. of the Guantanamo community are invited to attend. adjusted by the instructor for Mid term Week: February 5 Chaplain Reitz will be the special speaker. If you classes missed. TERM IV - March 18-May 12 CPO pool closed need to use the nursery, contact Diana at 3163 by Monday, July 3. Registration: March 9-15 As part of MWR's continuing effort to conserve TERM I - Aug. 20-October 14 Term begins: March 18 water, the CPO pool will be closed until further Registration: August 11-17 Term ends: May 12 notice. Call Beth or Becky, Aquatics Department, at Boat Shed demolition Term begins: August 20 Add/Drop Week: March 24 2193 for more information. The Corinaso Boat Shed is scheduled for demo- Term ends: October 14 Mid term Week: April 9 lition during the second week of July. All boats must Add/Drop Week: August 21 TERM V - May 20-July 14 Fire Warden training be removed prior to Tuesday, July 4. Week: September 18 Registration: May 11-17 In accordance with COMNAVBASEGTM- Morale, Welfare and Recreation has a limited Mid-term number of slips available for immediate occupancy. OINST 11320.2, introductory and refresher training TERM II - October 22-Dec. 16 Term begins: May 20 Interested boat owners can contact the MWR Marina for all command Fire Wardens will be conducted by Registration: October 13-19 Term ends: July 14 Manager at 2345. Term begins: October 22 Add/Drop Week: May 21 the Naval Base Fire Prevention Division July 11, at Term ends: December 16 Mid term Week: June 11 9:30 a.m., in the Family Service Center Training Room. Diner's Club Commands are requested to forward a register of Preparations are underway for the Naval Station College workshop scheduled participants to the Fire Prevention Office via the BOQ and BEQ to begin accepting the Diner's Club Fire Department, stop 28. For more information, card for billeting services beginning Monday, July A College Orientation Work- grams that can help me to obtain a contact the Fire Prevention Office at 3441 or 3442, 10.