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MCSFCO Holds Change of Command Ceremony

Marine Corps Security Force Company (MCSFCO) Company Commander, Maj. Daniel Macsay, center, waits to be presented an award during a Change of Command ceremony held at the Marine parade field, June 6.

Naval Station (NS) Guantanamo Bay’s Marine Corps Security Force Company (MCSFCO)

detachment held a change of command ceremony at the Marine parade field, June. 6

Maj. Daniel Macsay relinquished command to Jordan Schultz as the company commander of MCSFCO.

Standing on the field, side by side, Macsay and Schultz were presented the organizational colors and banners by 1st Sgt. Joshua Wruble.

In keeping with the long standing military tradition, transferring of the colors in the Marine Corps units symbolizes the passing of authority, responsibility and accountability from one Marine to another.

Having accepted the colors, Schultz confirms his total commitment to the Marines and Sailors of MCSFCO.

Giving his final remarks, Macsay turned and addressed the Sailors and Marines standing in formation.

“Thanks for all the hard work,” said Macsay. “We have put a lot of elbow grease into this place to make it what it is and you’re always there, even with a demanding CEO and a tougher 1st Sgt., so thank you.”

Following Macsay, Schultz took the field to address MCSFCO and ceremony attendees.

“This is the warmest greeting I have ever received of any command that I’ve ever been in the Marine Corps,” stated Schultz. “I’m looking forward to working with you all. Just the historical nature of this command, stepping in among Marines with the historic tradition of Cuzco Wells, all of the North East Gate history, and up to now, the Marines on this post, guarding this base and making sure operations can.”

After the remarks, flowers were presented to Mrs. Schultz for the support she provides to her husband and family.

The ceremony concluded with the playing of Anchors Aweigh and Marines Hymn.

MC1 Kegan E. KayPhotojournalist

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VOL. 73 • NO. 18

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.

COMMANDING OFFICER EXECUTIVE OFFICER COMMAND MASTER CHIEF

CAPT. DAVID CULPEPPERCMDR. AL ROSS

CMDCM (SW/AW) RODD TOOKER

JULIE RIPLEYMCC(SW/AW) KEITH BRYSKA

MC1 KEGAN KAY

Guantanamo Bay GazetteNAVAL STATION GUANTANAMO BAY, CUBA

PUBLIC AFFAIRS OFFICER GAZETTE EDITOR PHOTOJOURNALIST

NS Guantanamo Bay Commanding Officer, Capt. David Culpepper congratulates BU2 Holland,left, on his selection as Sailor of the Week, May 31- June 6, and AME2 Spencer, right, on her selection as Sailor of the Week, June 7-13.

■Job/Department: Dispatcher/ EM■Age: 32■Hometown: Hampton, VA■Hero: My Dad, Isaiah Spencer, Sr., and big sister, NaCole.■Movie: Love Jones■TV Show: The entire Food Network■Book: “The Moments, The Minutes, The Hours,” by Jill Scott■Hobby: Weight training and reading■Currently Working On: Military Outstanding Volunteer Service Medal and learning the Italian language.■Sailor of the Week Because: AME2 Spencer has exceeded expectations while performing her duties in the emergency management department as a 911 despatcher. She has also proven her commitment to the command by performing duties as a SAPR Victim Advocate, CSAAD Member, Defy Mentor, and a Member of the Navy Ball Committee. Her professional attitude coupled with her exceptional leadership abilities is vital in the overall success of the emergency management department.

AME2 SHONDA SPENCER■Job/Department: Seabees Engineering Service Team LPO/NAVFAC PWD Guantanamo Bay■Age: 26■Hometown: Tallahassee, FL■Hero: Uncle Mark■Movie: Deadpool■TV Show: Criminal Minds■Book: “The Outsiders”■Hobby: Fishing■Currently Working On: Advancement to BU1■Greatest Passion: Family ■Greatest Accomplishment: Getting out of my hometown.■Sailor of the Week Because: BU2 Holland led his crew of Seabees in their efforts to shore up the roof after the recent house fire. The work provided the necessary safety precautions in order to allow the residents to return and collect some of their salvageable belongings and allow entry for ongoing fire investigations.

BU2 JODY HOLLAND

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Unaccompanied Housing Awards Outstanding ResidentEric BroxtonHousing Management Specialist Unaccompanied Housing Division

The NS Guantanamo Bay (NSGB) expects all Unaccompanied Housing (UH) residents to meet the minimum standards set

forth by base policy. But sometimes you have that one person who not only meets the minimum standards, but exceeds them, to the point of deserving recognition for being an Outstanding Resident. One such person is Errol Parkes. Mr. Parkes works in the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) print shop where he provides excellent customer to our residents here at NSGB.

UH Area Manager, Eric Broxton, noticed that over time, during random inspections, that Mr. Parkes’ room was consistently the cleanest room he had ever inspected in his seventeen months at NS Guantanamo Bay. Mr. Broxton presented the idea of the Outstanding Resident Award to his supervisor, Solathian Nuniss, who wholeheartedly agreed that Mr. Parkes should be recognized.

Radiology Technician Prepares for Naval AcademyJoycelyn BiggsU.S. Naval Hospital Guantanamo Bay Public Affairs Office

Hospital Corpsman 3rd Class Dong Lee, radiology technician, is leaving Naval Hospital Guantanamo Bay to study computer

science at the Naval Academy in Annapolis, Md. Lee said after doing some research, he decided to seize the opportunity

and apply to the prestigious school. “I felt like this was a great opportunity and I wanted to take advantage

of it,” he said. Lee indicated his decision was driven by a desire to continue to excel and achieve more.

The academy is designed to facilitate him in reaching those goals. According to their website, the college prepares young men and women to become professional officers of competence, character, and compassion.

With three years in the Navy under his belt, Lee said that experience will be beneficial once he arrives at the school.

“A lot of people going to the Naval Academy are coming straight out of high school, but I have fleet experience,” Lee pointed out.

He was very humble about his experience and all his efforts in successfully gaining acceptance into the academy, describing the feat as “no big deal.”

However, according to the schools website only about 1,500

appointments are awarded. His supervisor, HMC Aldrin Inga, directorate of clinic services, also disagreed with Lee’s assessment.

“There was a lot of work to gain that opportunity,” Inga revealed. Lee displayed a true desire to know everything he needed to know and he did everything he needed to do.

“He was extremely focused on getting into the Naval Academy,” Inga said. However, he was determined to fulfill his duties at the hospital and never neglected any of his responsibilities. Inga noted Lee takes his job and providing for the customer seriously.

“His work here is meticulous and I am sure he will continue in that manner at the Naval Academy.”

Unaccompanied Area Manager, Eric Broxton, presents (DLA) employee, Errol Parkes with a certificate for being selected as an Outstanding Resident.

Hospital Corpsman 3rd Class Dong Lee at his workstation at the U.S. Naval Hospital Guantanamo Bay, Cuba. Lee has been accepted into the U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis.

Navy Celebrates 2016 LGBT Pride Month Chief of Naval Personnel Public Affairs

The Navy joins the nation in recognizing Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Pride month during the month of June.

Established by Presidential Proclamation in 2000, LGBT Pride Month is held annually and recognizes the importance of diversity within our society as well as the many achievements of LGBT individuals. This year’s theme is celebration, and calls Americans to eliminate prejudice and celebrate our diversity.

“Americans have always worked to fulfill that exceptional promise made at our founding,” said Secretary of the Navy Ray Mabus. “We have continually broken down artificial barriers to equal opportunity ... Our military forces have followed that same history and made themselves stronger and better and more effective because of it.”

This June, the Navy recognizes LGBT service members and civilians for their dedicated service to our country.

“Diversity is a source of strength for the Navy, and is [a] key component to maintaining our highest state of readiness,” said a Navy spokesperson. “Diversity encompasses more than race and gender -- we seek to include diversity of thought, background, language, culture and skills as well. Our force comes from a diverse populous, and we are simply better at what we do when we are more diverse. We want individuals to serve who are right

for the job regardless of race, gender, sexual orientation, and creed. Our goal is to ensure that the mission is carried out by the best-qualified and the most capable service members.”

For service members, repeal of Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell in 2011 allowed gay, lesbian and bisexuals to serve openly in the United States Armed Forces.

Currently, the Department of Defense is reviewing its transgender policy for the armed forces.

Naval Station Guantanamo Bay’s Gay, Lesbian and Supporting Service Members (GLASS)- GLASS seeks to foster a base free of prejudice, bigotry, harassment, and violence by providing a space for all service members to explore and increase their understanding of aspects related to sexual orientation and expression in an open and non-judgmental environment. For more information regarding GLASS please contact HM3 Dixon at 72239 or e-mail him at conchetta.e.dixon.mil@mail.mil

MCC Keith BryskaGazette Editor

Service members and civilians serving at Naval Station (NS) Guantanamo

Bay, Cuba held a ceremony at Windward Ferry Landing to commemorate the 74th anniversary of the Battle of Midway, June 7.

The service honored the memory of the battle, which took place June 4-7, 1942 in the Pacific and the Sailors and Marines who courageously found during the battle. Historians called the battle a decisive turning point in World War II where the Allies gained a strategic and tactical

advantage over the Empire of Japan in the Pacific. On the tail end of the attack on Pearl Harbor six months prior, Allied naval assets secured an offensive position after permanently crippling the Japanese navy at Midway.

“When reflecting on World War II, we often recall the attack on Pearl Harbor, the storming of Normandy Beach, and the Battle of Iwo Jima. Stories of these conflicts retold through film and books, help us envision these brave Sailors who fought and died protecting our country,”

said Capt. David Culpepper, Naval Station Guantanamo Bay Commanding Officer. “However, one battle, a three day conflict which would turn the tides of World War II’s fight for naval supremacy, is worthy of special recognition – the Battle of Midway.”

Following the remarks from the keynote speakers, Culpepper placed a commemorative wreath in the bay to honor the sacrifices made by Sailors and Marines who fought in the battle. As the wreath drifted away TAPS was played followed by the playing of the Navy and Marines Corps hymns.

The battle was fought courageously and in a single master stroke, a battered U.S. Navy and Marine Corps halted the fierce Japanese advance, abruptly ending Japan’s

eastward push and turning the tide of the war in the Pacific.

For the Americans, the price of victory was 307 courageous lives, 147 planes, a destroyer and a carrier. For the Japanese, the price was 3,500 lives a heavy cruiser and four carriers, the same carriers that were present at the infamous attract of Pearl Harbor.

“Today, I ask that you remember those Sailors who fought so courageously during this monumental battle. As the fight for freedom continues,” said Capt. Culpepper. “I ask that you keep your hearts and heads high in support of the Navy’s ongoing effort to keep our waters safe and free as a Global Force for Good. Again, I thank you for having me this morning. God bless you, and God bless our country.”

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Blast Into Summer With Safety MC1 Stacy D. LaseterNavy Region Southeast Public Affairs

The mercury is rising, hurricane season begins June 1, and beaches are buzzing. Summer is

one flip on the calendar away, and that means it’s time to take a minute and consider some personal safety tips. The is also the “101 Critical Days of Summer,” a time when our Sailors and Marines are at a high risk of injury and death.

The Navy Safety Center defines the “101 Critical Days of Summer” as the period between Memorial Day and Labor Day. It is during this time of year more people are participating in events which could be hazardous if proper precautions are not taken.

According to Ron Williamson, the Navy Region Southeast safety manager, taking the time to focus on safety is important because lives can be at risk, and by targeting junior Sailors who are the most at-risk group, lives may be saved.

“The main targets we do for the stand downs are the active duty Sailors, E-3 to E-5, who make up 86% of accidents, but the information is good for everybody,” said Williamson.

Last summer, 26 Sailors and Marines lost their lives. Eighteen deaths were traffic mishaps, and the other eight occurred during recreational activities, including drowning, falls, and a dune buggy accident.

“The beginning of summer is a heavy driving

season, which is also the peak season for auto, motorcycle and recreational off-duty accidents. It’s a good time for everyone to focus on the 101 critical days of summer,” said Williamson. “And it’s more than a big campaign for the Navy, it’s about planning ahead and thinking safety first.”

When traveling, it’s good to begin each road trip well-rested, to drive during daylight hours, and pull over if fatigued. Wearing a seatbelt drastically reduces the risk of serious injury or death, as does limiting distractions. Personnel can also utilize the TRiPS system to assess and mitigate their risks as a driver. To access TriPS, go to https://trips.safety.army.mil/

While on the water, it is imperative to know personal limitations and obey signs about water conditions. If boating, each person in the boat should have a personal floatation device. And while participating in sports, stretch prior to the activity, stay hydrated and wear proper gear.

The 101 days of summer are a time to relax, enjoy the weather, as well as time with family and friends. Remember to plan ahead, don’t take unnecessary risks, and always think Safety First.

For more information on Navy safety, visit the Naval Safety Center at www.safetycenter.navy.mil.

Child and Youth Programs in SummerBill MittenzweyNSGB School Liaison Officer

Parents as we head into summer don’t forget your Child and Youth Programs are a great

way to keep your kids busy. For a nominal fee, the Youth Center (elementary grades through sixth grade) provides weekly summer camps and other activities for your school aged children. The Teen Center (grades 7 to 12) is a free program that has summer events planned and a safe place for your kids to just hang out. Parents must register their children to utilize these summer programs. For elementary aged kids, contact Rachel Simpson at 4092 and for Teen Center kids call Cathy Hines at 2096.

It is not too soon to think about the upcoming new school year. The Free or Reduced Lunch Program is an entitlement for those who qualify. This program is a perk for being on NAVSTA

Guantanamo Bay, Cuba and can save a family a considerable amount of money, depending on both the size of a family and its income. Families that qualify will either be entitled to free lunches for their kids or lunches at the rate of 45 cents per meal. For more information or to apply this incentive, go to http://www.dodea.edu/Americas/SC-Stewart-Cuba/Cuba/WTSampsonEHS/foodService.cfm or contact your School Liaison for more information.

If you are PCSing out this summer, you should contact your School Liaison Office. The Liaison Office can put you in contact with a School Liaison at your next duty station. You can obtain information on the available schools, youth programs and even register your kids in school before you PCS.

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CORPSMAN BALL TICKETSTickets for the 118th Hospital Corpsman Ball will be sold on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Naval Hospital. Tickets are $25 for E6 and Senior, $15 for E5 and Junior, and $25 for Civilians. The ball will be held on Sat., June 18 at the Windjammer Ball Room from 6 p.m. to 11 p.m. Attire for Military is Service Dress Whites or Branch Equivalent, and Semi-Formal for Civilians.

PHILIPPINE CELEBRATIONThe Filipino-American Association would like to invite everyone to their 117th Philippine Independence Day Celebration on June 18 starting at 1900 at Phillips Dive Park. There will be cultural performances, a live band, Filipino food and an after

party. For more information please contact LSCS Tapaoan at 5492.

VACATION BIBLE SCHOOLThe Naval Station Guantanamo Bay Chapel presents Cave Quest, “Following Jesus, The Light of the World” Vacation Bible School from June 20th through June 24th at W. T. Sampson Elementary. Contact Chris Bell for Registration information at 55263 or e-mail him at Cbell@clubbeyond.org.

FORCE PROTECTION DRILLNext week the installation will be running Force Protection Drills. Be aware that sirens may be going off as part of the drills so please be alert and courteous to all those participating and look over the siren guide down below.

SPLASH INTO SUMMERThe 525th BN FRG is sponsoring a “Splash into Summer” event at the Splash Pad on Sat., June 11 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. The event is open to all ages and they will be making bubble snakes at 10 a.m., having a water balloon fight at 11 a.m., and more.

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NAVY BALL CAR WASHThe Navy Ball 2016 Committee will be hosting a car wash fundraiser on Sun., June 12 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the car wash. For more information regarding the Navy Ball and fundraisers please visit their facebook page at www.facebook.com/GTMOnavyball2016/

CAR BUYING PROGRAMFor U.S. military or civilian component (DoD or government contractor) on active duty, or member of the diplomatic community on overseas you can take part in the Overseas Military Car Buying Program from Military Autosource. To get a free Quote contact Paul Borboa at 77372 or 58322 or e-mail him at pborboa@militarycars.com

ADULT LEGO NIGHTThe Library will be hosting an “Adult Lego Night” on Sat., June 11 from 9 p.m. to 12 a.m. For more information please call the Library at 4700.

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Naval Hospital Guantanamo Bay Health Fair Draws a Crowd

U.S. Navy Hospital Guantanamo Bay held a community health fair in the Navy

Exchange Atrium recently. Representatives were available to educate

people on tobacco cessation, nutrition, dental care, optometry and much more. Attendees were also able to take advantage of free blood pressure screenings.

“The purpose of the event was to inform and engage our entire community on a variety health, safety and wellness topics in a relaxed,

fun setting,” said LCDR. Susan Mojica, director, public health.

There was something for the entire family to enjoy during the event, from exercise demonstrations to a bouncy house for children, healthy food choice samples and several therapy dogs to entertain the crowd. At the close of the event, Lt. Nelson Guadalupe, department head, nutrition, deemed it a success.

“This was the best health fair we have put on thus far,” he said.

Joycelyn BiggsU.S. Naval Hospital Guantanamo Bay Public Affairs Office