February 5, 2016• VOL. 73 • NO. 04• NAVY.MIL/LOCAL/GUANTANAMO • FACEBOOK.COM/NSGuantanamoBay NAVAL STATION GUANTANAMO BAY, CUBA • PSC 1005 BOX 25 • FPO, AE 09593 • 011-5399-4520 CSADD Hangs New Awareness Ribbon at NEX Atrium Naval Station Guantanamo Bay Executive Officer, Cmdr. Al Ross and Command Master Chief Rodd Tooker assist the Coalition of Sailors Against Destructive Decisions (CSADD) in hanging their awareness ribbon in the NEX Atrium. N aval Station Guantanamo Bay’s Coalition of Sailors Against Destructive Decisions (CSADD) hung their 2016 ribbon at the NEX Atrium, Jan. 23 e ribbon is solid white but will have 12 smaller ribbons added to it throughout the year to represent the various awareness campaigns such as breast cancer awareness and domestic violence awareness. CSADD members were joined by Naval Station Guantanamo Bay Executive Officer Cmdr. Al Ross and Command Master Chief Rodd Tooker in hanging the ribbon. “It was a great event and it’s always enjoyable to help out Sailors that are actively engaged in doing the right thing,” said Tooker. “is ribbon will help remind all residents of Guantanamo Bay that it’s up to everyone on base to do their part in keeping this place special. I would encourage all Sailors that aren’t part of CSADD to find out how to join the team and become part of the solution.” While the CSADD program is geared towards junior Sailors, the NS Guantanamo Bay chapter has opened it up to everyone. Members were bagging groceries and had a table set up outside with “Don’t Be at Guy/Girl” promotion materials and explaining to people that having a good time doesn’t always mean having to drink or other adverse choices. According to the Chief of Naval Personnel the mission of the CSADD is to create a culture of Shipmates helping shipmates maintain a course of success through good decision making. e Guantanamo Bay CSADD has other events on the horizon including a Jog-a-on and an Alcohol- free party at the Windjammer pavilion. Other events are still be discussed and everyone is encouraged to participate and join in on the meetings and/or events. e meetings are held every other Friday at the Jerk House Courtyard at 5 p.m. e next two meeting will be Feb. 5 and Feb. 19. For more information regarding CSADD please contact LS2 Kerron Prendergast at 84364. MC2 Kegan Kay Photojournalist
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February 5, 2016• VOL. 73 • NO. 04• NAVY.MIL/LOCAL/GUANTANAMO • FACEBOOK.COM/NSGuantanamoBay NAVAL STATION GUANTANAMO BAY, CUBA • PSC 1005 BOX 25 • FPO, AE 09593 • 011-5399-4520
CSADD Hangs New Awareness Ribbon at NEX Atrium
Naval Station Guantanamo Bay Executive Officer, Cmdr. Al Ross and Command Master Chief Rodd Tooker assist the Coalition of Sailors Against Destructive Decisions (CSADD) in hanging their awareness ribbon in the NEX Atrium.
Naval Station Guantanamo Bay’s Coalition of Sailors Against Destructive Decisions (CSADD)
hung their 2016 ribbon at the NEX Atrium, Jan. 23The ribbon is solid white but will have 12 smaller
ribbons added to it throughout the year to represent the various awareness campaigns such as breast cancer awareness and domestic violence awareness.
CSADD members were joined by Naval Station Guantanamo Bay Executive Officer Cmdr. Al Ross and Command Master Chief Rodd Tooker in hanging the ribbon.
“It was a great event and it’s always enjoyable to help out Sailors that are actively engaged in doing the right thing,” said Tooker. “This ribbon will help remind all residents of Guantanamo Bay that it’s up to everyone on base to do their part in keeping this place special. I would encourage all Sailors that aren’t part of CSADD to find out how to join the team and become part of the solution.”
While the CSADD program is geared towards junior Sailors, the NS Guantanamo Bay chapter has opened
it up to everyone.Members were bagging groceries and had a table set
up outside with “Don’t Be That Guy/Girl” promotion materials and explaining to people that having a good time doesn’t always mean having to drink or other adverse choices.
According to the Chief of Naval Personnel the mission of the CSADD is to create a culture of Shipmates helping shipmates maintain a course of success through good decision making.
The Guantanamo Bay CSADD has other events on the horizon including a Jog-a-Thon and an Alcohol-free party at the Windjammer pavilion.
Other events are still be discussed and everyone is encouraged to participate and join in on the meetings and/or events.
The meetings are held every other Friday at the Jerk House Courtyard at 5 p.m. The next two meeting will be Feb. 5 and Feb. 19. For more information regarding CSADD please contact LS2 Kerron Prendergast at 84364.
MC2 Kegan KayPhotojournalist
PAGE 2• THE GUANTANAMO BAY GAZETTE
VOL. 73 • NO. 04
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 necessar-ily 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 535.
Guantanamo Bay GazetteNAVAL STATION GUANTANAMO BAY, CUBA
NS Guantanamo Bay Commanding Officer, Capt. David Culpepper congratulates MA2 Hartmann on his selection as Sailor of the Week.
■Job/Department: AT ALPO/ Security AT■Age: 26■Hometown: Charlotte, NC■Hero: My Father■TV Show: Game of Thrones■Movie: The Big Lebowski■Musician: The Rolling Stones■Hobby: Fishing■Sports Team: Green Bay Packers■Greatest Passion: Movies■How The Navy Improved My Life: The Navy has given me positive direction and goals.■Sailors of the Week Because: MA2 Hartmann was selected as Sailor of the Week for his instrumental work in 3 Detainee Movement Operations as the Security LNO. In the last two weeks he completed three movements where 17 detainees were transferred off island. His responsibilities as the LNO are that of First Class Petty Officer where he was in charge of the convoy element from JTF throughout NAVSTA to include the Harbor and Flight line. His dedication and attention to detail regularly assisted for the safe passage of all detainees until transferred to the custody of USTRANSCOM.
MA2 JOSEPH HARTMANN
February 5, 2016• PAGE 3
Zika is a viral infection spread by mosquito bitesZika virus infections in pregnant women may be
linked to infants with birth defectsZika virus infections have been reported in South
and Central America, Mexico and the Caribbean.
No vaccine OR treatment is available
Avoid mosquito bitesUse bug repellants (DEET, picaridin, or IR3535)Wear long sleeves/long pantsWear light-colored clothingEnsure window screens are intactEliminate standing waterAvoid peak hours - mosquitoes that spread Zika virus bite mostly by day
USNH Primary Care Clinic x72944Navy and Marine Corps Public Health Center Zika virus information:
Naval Station (NS) Guantanamo Bay conducted a simulated active shooter
exercise, Feb. 3, NS Guantanamo Bay Emergency Manger
Officer Joseph McCullough said, “We perform drills like this as part of a continuous improvement process to ensure that (a): our current tactics and techniques are still valid, and (b): It allows responding forces to build ‘muscle memory’ which will allow them to perform more efficiently in the event that something like this happens for real.”
The event included participation from the Naval Security Forces, NAVSTA Fire and Emergency Services, and the US Naval Hospital.
The event took place at the Weapons building. The building has two floors which caused the security response team to move quickly and efficiently to locate the shooter and secure the building.
Throughout their movements inside the building the security response team made sure to forward their information to the command center who then forwards the information to the emergency and medical services.
NAVSTA Fire and Emergency Services and the U.S. Naval Hospital took their places in the exercise as they answered the security response’s team of the situation inside the
building, any victims of the incident and their location as to speedily respond with medical care and transportation.
“Today’s drill was to evaluate the Naval Station’s capability to respond to an active shooter incident,” commented McCullough. “Overall, responding forces performed excellently, but as I mentioned earlier there is always room to improve on processes.”
Once the exercise was completed it was imperative that the various departments debrief and go over the issues and areas where more training is needed.
For a diverse community such as NS Guantanamo Bay, made up of military, civilian and foreign nationals it is important that everyone knows what to do in the event of a real active shooter scenario.
“It’s important to remember that an Active Shooter incident can happen anywhere and at any time,” reminds McCullough. “This includes public areas such as the NEX, so it is important to keep family members aware of what they should do if they are in an area when an active shooter event begins.”
To learn what to do during an active shooter or terrorism situation please visit Ready.Navy.mil as it provides lots of tips and strategies on various emergency situations, including active shooter.
Naval Station Guantanamo Bay Conducts Active Shooter Drill
MC2 Kegan KayPhotojournalist
PAGE 6• THE GUANTANAMO BAY GAZETTE
President Obama to Award the Medal of HonorFrom Naval Special Warfare Command Public Affairs
On February 29, 2016, President Barack Obama will present the Medal of Honor to Senior Chief
Special Warfare Operator Edward Byers.Byers will receive the Medal of Honor for his courageous
actions while serving as part of a team that rescued an American civilian being held hostage in Afghanistan on December 8-9, 2012.
He will be the eleventh living service member to be awarded the Medal of Honor for actions in Afghanistan. He and his family will join the President at the White House to commemorate his example of selfless service.
“The strength of the Naval Special Warfare community is in its exceptional people. Senior Chief Ed Byers’ actions on the battlefield reflect the highest ideals of our profession: bravery, selfless dedication to duty, and above all, the highest level of commitment to protect the lives of others and the freedom for which our nation stands,” said Rear Admiral Brian Losey, Commander Naval Special Warfare. “We are humbled by Senior Chief Byers’ incredible example of service, and are proud to call him Teammate.”
PERSONAL BACKGROUND: Senior Chief Byers was born in Toledo, Ohio, August
4, 1979. He graduated from Otesgo High School in Tontogany, Ohio in June 1997.
Senior Chief Byers currently holds a National Paramedics License, and will graduate from Norwich University with a Bachelor of Science in Strategic Studies and Defense Analysis in early 2016.
Senior Chief Byers entered the Navy in September 1998, attending boot camp and Hospital Corpsman School at Great Lakes, Illinois. He served at Great Lakes Naval Hospital, and then with 2nd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina. In 2002, he attended the Basic Underwater Demolition/SEAL course, graduating from Class 242, and completed the Special Operations Combat Medic course in 2003. Senior Chief Byers has been assigned to various east coast SEAL teams, and completed eight overseas deployments with seven combat tours.
Senior Chief Byers’ awards and decorations include five awards of the Bronze Star Medal with Combat V device, two awards of the Purple Heart, the Joint Service Commendation Medal with Valor device, the Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal with Combat V device, two additional awards of the Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal, two awards of the Combat Action Ribbon, three Presidential Unit Citations, two Joint Meritorious Unit Awards, two Navy Unit Commendations, and five Good Conduct Medals.
Chaplain’sCorner
February 5, 2016• PAGE 7
DOWNTOWN LYCEUMMOVIES FRIDAY Feb 057 p.m.:
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Ride Along 2PG13
JoyPG13
GTMO SOCK HOPThe Guantanamo Bay Girl Scouts would like to invite the Guantanamo Bay community to a Sock Hop on Feb. 13 from 6 to 9 p.m. at the W.T. Sampson Elementary School Gym. There will be free hot dogs, popcorn, coke floats and costume and hula hoop contests. For more information please e-mail [email protected].
TEEN TECH WEEKMarch 6-12 the MWR Library is celebrating Teen Tech Week, a week long celebration of teens doing techie stuff and this year the library is hosting a digital photo contest. As part of the grand prize the winning teen will be featured in the Gazette and Wire.
CSADD JOG-A-THONThe Coalition of Sailors Against Destructive Decisions is hosting a fundraising jog-a-thon on Feb.
27 from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the Naval Hospital. Prizes will go to the Top Fundraiser, Person with the most laps and the person to get the most sponsors. For more information contact HN Culp at 72358 or LS2 Prendergast at 84364.
MACAROON VALENTINESThe GTMO Professional Nurse Association will be selling macaroons for Valentine’s Day. Get one for you special someone. Three macaroons with gift tag for $5. To pre-order call 72295 by February 11. Pickup will be held February 12 at the Exchange Atrium from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
POKER 101 for WOMENWed., February 10 the Family Advocacy Program is hosting a Poker 101 for Women as part of their Women Empowerment Series. The event is free to all women 18 and older. Meet at the Windjammer Classroom from 7 to 8 p.m. No money will be used in the game. For more information please call 4141.
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Star Wars: Episode VII- The Force AwakensPG13
Kung Fu Panda 3PG
Alvin and the Chipmunks:Road ChipPG
ConcussionPG13
CALL THE MOVIE HOTLINE @ 4880
The ForestPG13
Point BreakPG13
SPACE A CHANGESFor information regarding the recent changes for AMC flights please check out the roller, the Naval Station Guantanamo Bay CNIC or Facebook page.
TAX SEASONGTMO’s Tax Assistance Center (TAC) offers self-service stations that all eligible residents can use to prepare their own tax returns online with the assistance of IRS-certified volunteers. All services are by appointment only and there are some restrictions on services. Please call 4692 for more information.
MUCK WARSClub Beyond is hosting their 3rd annual Muck Wars on Feb. 6 from 1 to 3:30 p.m. at the Philips Dive Park. The event is open to all middle and high school students. Make sure to wear clothes that are okay to get messy. For more information please contact Chris Bell at 55263.
After months of remodeling and renovations the Naval Station Guantanamo Bay’s Navy Lodge held an Open House on Jan. 29. The Guantanamo Bay community was invited to see the changes to the rooms and outside beautification projects that have been happening. For those who were unable to attend the open house will still have the opportunity as the Navy Lodge plans to hold a few more open houses to show the community the changes and improvements the Guantanamo Bay Navy Lodge has undergone. For more information please contact the Navy Lodge at 3103.
