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Thrift Shop Gives Back With Community Help

Naval Station Guantanamo Bay Community Club President Michelle Paxton, left, Treasures and Trivia incoming Manager, Mary Singleton, center and outgoing Manger, Ashley Lightner, pose for photo outside Treasures and Trivia, Feb. 22.

Naval Station (NS) Guantanamo Bay is a small and rather self-reliant community and as such many of

the organizations and clubs depend upon the community for support and participation in the various fundraisers and events.

Treasures and Trivia is the base thrift store and all its proceeds go straight back into the community through donations from the Community Club.

“The Community Club is open to everyone,” explains Michelle Paxton, club president. “It use to be the spouses club, but we opened it up to everybody on the base.”

The Community Club provides lots of donations to the various clubs, organization and events through the proceeds they receive from the thrift store.

“We could donate more if we had more donations,” said Paxton.

The outgoing Treasures and Trivia Manager, Ashley Lightner, said that electronics such as microwaves, DVD players, TVs, phones and housewares such as plates and silverware are always in demand but are rarely donated.

“People can bring in donations into the store while we are open or we also have two white bins out front if we are closed,”added Lightner.

Inside the thrift store, customers can find lots of clothes, books, baby items and more.

The incoming store manager, Mary Singleton, remarks that the store even has their own library due to the number of books they have available.

Dropping off items that people no longer need before PCSing or buying items from the store when arriving is a great way to give back the community as every little bit helps.

People can also volunteer their time and help out at the thrift store.

“We are always looking for volunteers,” adds Paxton. “We are always thankful for the people who come in here and help.”

Paxton said the thrift store is the “glue” to everything on the base as the proceeds help the huge events such as the Easter Egg Hunt next month.

The money the store raises also goes towards scholarships for graduating Seniors, brith certificates for the babies born here in Guantanamo Bay and they are always looking for more ideas to give back to the community.

“We are here to have fun and give back to the very small, unique community that we live in,” concluded Lightner.

Treasures and Trivia is open on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. and on Saturdays from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m.

For more information regarding the Thrift shop or the Community Club please contact the shop at 74860 or e-mail GBSCspouses@gmail.com.

MC2 Kegan KayPhotojournalist

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VOL. 73 • NO. 07

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.

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NS Guantanamo Bay Commanding Officer, Capt. David Culpepper congratulates ND3 Regan on his selection as Sailor of the Week.

■Job/Department: Diver/ OPS/Dive Locker■Age: 20■Hometown: Fullerton, CA■Hero: Billy Wog (SF Soldier from Vietnam)■Book: Discourses by Epictus■Movie: Man on Fire■Band: Krewella■Sports Team: Panthers■Favorite Quote: “Don’t be afraid to live.”■Greatest Passion: Spearfishing■Currently Working on: Diving Salvage Warfare Specialist■Greatest Accomplishment: Becoming a Navy Diver■Sailors of the Week Because: ND3 Regan was nominated as Sailor of the Week for his assistance in emergent repairs of the Surface Supplied Diving System Control Console. ND3 identified a discrepancy with the secondary air supply regulator, drafted and completed a quality assurance repair package ensuring the MK-III was ready for system certification and minimizing system down time to support surface supplied diving and salvage operations.

ND3 BRYAN REGAN

February 26, 2016• PAGE 3

William Bundy recalled the day he missed the bus for the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom in Washington, D.C.

It was Aug. 28, 1963 and he would have had the chance to hear Martin Luther King Jr., speak.

“I had to go home and get permission from my Mom and when I got back to Bethel AME Church the bus was gone,” the 2016 Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division (NSWCDD) Black History Celebration keynote speaker told the audience at the base theater.

Eventually he met the civil rights leader.“Inspirational” is how Bundy described his 10-minute conversation

with King at Penn Station in New York City.“I just arrived from England,” he said. “My ship was deployed and

I was leaving the ship. I was in uniform and he was standing there all by himself,” said Bundy. “I walked over and talked to him. The civil rights struggle that he represented is very important to all of us, but from the Navy perspective I want you to understand that we’ve been there. We’re still there and as a race, our heritage is strong.”

Throughout the month of February, the Navy joins our nation in celebrating the history and culture of African-American and Black Sailors during African-American/Black History Month.

Established in 1926, President Gerald Ford expanded the celebration in 1976 to include the entire month of February. This year, Navy commands are encouraged to celebrate and reflect on the theme “Hallowed Grounds: Sites of African-American Memories.”

Bundy, a retired Navy Captain who began his Navy career as a sonar technician, reflected on the lives and service of African-Americans, especially those who died in combat, making the land and seas from Pearl Harbor to the skies over Korea hallowed.

He spoke about Doris “Dorie” Miller who enlisted as a Navy mess attendant in September 1939. Miller distinguished himself by courageous conduct and devotion to duty during the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor on Dec. 7, 1941, while serving aboard USS West Virginia (BB-48). He was awarded the Navy Cross for his actions on this occasion. Miller then served aboard USS Indianapolis (CA-35) from December 1941 to May 1943. He was next assigned to the escort carrier Liscome Bay (CVE-56). He was lost with that ship when it was torpedoed by a Japanese submarine, Nov. 24, 1943, during the invasion of the Gilbert Islands. On Nov. 25, 1944, Miller was presumed dead by the secretary of the Navy a year and a day after being carried as missing in action since the Nov. 24, 1943 attack on the Liscome Bay. USS Miller (DE-1091) was named in honor of Cook 3rd Class Doris Miller.

Bundy also recounted Ensign Jesse LeRoy Brown, the Navy’s first black aviator, who wanted not only to fly, but to be of service to mankind. On Dec. 4, 1950, Brown’s aircraft was hit while making a strafing run against the enemy during the Korean War. With tremendous skill, he managed to crash land on a rough, boulder-strewn slope. He survived the crash, only to remain stuck in the cockpit as smoke began to billow from the wreckage.

He risked his life to help a Marine regiment without any race considerations, knowing only that Americans were in trouble. Although his career was met from start to tragic finish with immeasurable odds, his courage and devotion live on throughout our Navy’s history.

“Jessie L. Brown consecrated that land, making it hallowed,” said Bundy, emphasizing that the naval aviator left behind a legacy. “Based on his story, Marine Corps Gen. Frank Petersen - who was a seaman apprentice in the Navy - decided to really pick himself up by the

Retired African-American Submarine Skipper Inspires Audience at Black History CelebrationJohn JoyceNSWC Dahlgren Division Corporate Communications

bootstraps and become a pilot.” Petersen, the first African-American Marine Corps aviator and

the first African-American Marine Corps general, served during the Korean War in 1953 and Vietnam in 1968. During his career, he flew more than 350 combat missions and more than 4,000 hours in various military aircraft.

Winston Scott, former NASA astronaut and retired U.S. Navy Captain, among others also followed Brown’s example.

“It all started with Jesse L. Brown,” said Bundy, director of the Gravely Naval Warfare Research Group and a U.S. Naval War College professor. “It has to start somewhere, and these are the foundations on which I hope to leave an impression on you. That junior engineer or junior administrator under your supervision needs more than just supervision. They need sponsorship - somebody that is going to get me that next difficult job. Somebody that is going to make sure that when I complete that job, it’s communicated to senior leadership so that when promotions and opportunities arise, people are prepared. As you see these heroic Sailors, we’ll start with that discussion. They are not black Sailors, they are courageous Navy fighting men.”

Scott’s journey to the stars started in Miami. His largely segregated education provided little access to resources, but his own determination combined with the dedication of his teachers, set him on an inspiring path of achievement. Scott entered Naval Aviation Officer Candidate School in 1973 and was designated a naval aviator in 1974. As a naval aviator, Scott piloted the F-14 Tomcat, F/A-18 Hornet, and the A-7 Corsair. All together he has flown more than 5,000 flight hours on 20 different aircraft. He was selected by NASA for the astronaut program and reported to the Johnson Space Center in August 1992. He served as a mission specialist on STS-72 in 1996, and STS-87 in 1997, and has logged a total of 24 days, 14 hours and 34 minutes in space, including three spacewalks totaling 19 hours and 26 minutes.

“I really believe that diversity and inclusion is about leadership from the top,” said Bundy, one of the Centennial Seven African-American submarine skippers who served during the first one hundred years of the Navy’s submarine service. “It is about accountability throughout the chain of command. It’s about human development. We need everybody. We are in the fight for our lives. There are countries out there that are able to produce faster than us. They know what we do. They are trying to push us out and we need every one of you, and others who are still playing Xbox at home to come join us in this fight.

“China produces 100,000 engineers a year and we’re nowhere close,” he said. “So when you have those STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) programs - be inclusive. When you have the opportunity to bring someone along, bring them along. We are one Navy, and I believe this observance is about recognizing who we are, what we’re up against, and for us to come together individually, and as an organization, so we can continue to enjoy the liberty, freedom, and access we have today.”

After the observance, Bundy toured the NSWCDD electromagnetic railgun and directed energy facilities.

“My tour reinforced my belief that Dahlgren remains a center for innovation and development of credible combat capabilities,” said Bundy. “The research and development progress that was shared with me on the railgun and directed energy systems was very reassuring. Those capabilities will certainly deliver advantages for our maritime forces. It was absolutely encouraging to witness first-hand the remarkable effort and work that is continuing today at Dahlgren.”

For more news from NSWC Dahlgren , visit www.navy.mil/local/NSWCDD/.

Rear Adm. Margaret Kibben, Chief of Chaplains, conducts a site visit

to Naval Station Guantanamo Bay, Feb. 18-22.

During her visit she met with several service members while touring facilities on base to include Joint Task Force (JTF), Chapel, Gold Hill Galley and the North East Gate.

“It was a pleasure to be here and everyone was really so great and helpful,” said Kibben. “Guantanamo Bay is such a valuable component of the religious ministry team here and they have a unique responsibility because they are in a remote location, and are reliable upon all the time.”

According to Kibben the highlight of the visit was watching the religious ministries team work and how they engage the community.

“This is such a wonderful command and everyone needs to know about the wonderful opportunities they have at the chapel,” said Kibben. “The religious team is working hard and we are proud of the

job that they do here.”Cmdr. Daniel Mode, NS Command

Chaplain was proud that the command has the opportunity to host Rear Adm. Kibben.

“The command has the opportunity to highlight the importance of what we do and note any resources we may need, and the Navy leader can reiterate that message back to Washington, D.C. and become an advocate for the command,” said Mode. “Chaplain Kibben will certainly be an advocate for the Naval Station Guantanamo Bay mission; most notably the key role that chaplains, Religious Program Specialists, CREDO (Chaplains Religious Enrichment Development Operation), and Youth Ministry plays in making that mission a success.”

According to Mode the trip was a huge success and the team was happy to have had the time to spend with her.

“Chaplain Kibben reiterated to me that this was one of the best and well organized trips she had gone on in her five years as a Flag officer,” said Mode.

Chief of Chaplains Visits Guantanamo Bay

MCC Keith BryskaPublic Affairs Office

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SECNAV Releases Updated Diversity, Inclusion Policy StatementChief of Naval Personnel Public Affairs

Secretary of the Navy (SECNAV) Ray Mabus issued an updated Department of the Navy Diversity

and Inclusion Policy statement, Feb. 25, and met with several key military service organizations, veterans service organizations, and stakeholders at the Pentagon to discuss the topic.

The meeting was the first in a planned series of engagements during which Mabus will discuss Navy and Marine Corps issues with leaders in the civilian and military communities.

Mabus also released a short video underscoring the Navy and Marine Corps are stronger, more effective, and innovative when our workforce reflects the nation we serve.

“To recruit the people we need, to keep the people we need, we’ve got to draw from the biggest pool we can,” Mabus said in the video released today. “The United States Navy and United States Marine Corps are the most formidable expeditionary fighting force the world has ever known. To keep that, we’ve got to reach out to the most diverse population we can to recruit and retain these top people.”

The Department of the Navy last updated its Diversity and Inclusion Policy statement in 2010, and since then, the Department of Defense has made significant personnel policy changes including the repeal of “Don’t

Ask, Don’t Tell,” and rescinding the direct ground combat exclusion policy, which now allows women to serve in military occupational specialties that were previously closed to them.

“Our nation always faces new challenges and threats in an increasingly complex world,” said Mabus as part of the updated statement. “Recruiting, retaining, and promoting top performers is a readiness imperative. Organizations that embrace myriad backgrounds and perspectives will attract the best talent and remain ready.”

Mabus said the importance of having a workforce comprised of those who think differently, and have varied backgrounds cannot be overstated.

“We don’t want everyone coming into the Navy or Marine Corps thinking exactly the same way,” he said. “It’s important that when such a small number of Americans are serving in uniform, that the force be representative of the people they’re protecting. A more diverse force is a stronger force and we’ve proven that over and over and over again.”

To view the Navy’s Department of the Navy Diversity and Inclusion Policy statement and Secretary of the Navy Mabus’ video, please visit: http://navylive.dodlive.mil/?p=35571

For more news from Chief of Naval Personnel, visit http://www.navy.mil/local/cnp/.

Navy Updates Maternity Leave PolicyChief of Naval Personnel Public Affairs

Following the Jan. 28 announcement by Secretary of Defense Ash Carter establishing a Department of Defense-wide 12-week maternity leave policy, the Navy released its guidance today in NAVADMIN 046/16.

This new policy applies to all Sailors in the active duty component, and those Reserve component members serving on mobilization orders for a continuous period of at least 12 months.

Since the Navy had previously implemented an 18-week maternity leave policy in 2015, Sailors who are pregnant or give birth on or before March 3, 2016, will be granted up to 18 weeks of maternity leave. The date of pregnancy will be determined by a privileged medical care provider.

Those who become pregnant after March 3, will be entitled 12 weeks of non-chargeable maternity leave. Sailors must take this leave consecutively and immediately following a child’s birth, or release from hospitalization (whichever is later).

As always, unit commanders and medical providers may continue to grant convalescent leave based on the individual Sailors’ fitness for duty; meaning, this policy does not constrict convalescent leave in excess of 12 weeks, where a health professional/medical authority deems that such leave is warranted.

Besides the changes to maternity leave, DoD is working to expand both paternity leave and adoptive leave for service members.

It will ask for legislation from Congress to expand the current 10-day paternity leave offered to service members to a 14-day, continuous leave.

Authority will also be sought from Congress to change the current three week leave policy for adoptive leave for one parent to include both parents of a dual military couple by authorizing the second military parent two weeks of leave.

NAVADMIN 046/16 can be found at www.npc.navy.mil.

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