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NavyChiefs:More than rank, a life-longbrotherhood

Members of the Guantanamo Bay chief petty officer (CPO) commu-

nity stood tall this morning as the CPO mess came together to honor the nation-al ensign at morning colors.

Today is the 118th birthday of U.S. Navy CPOs.

Their time-honored camaraderie and mutual respect for each other also stood tall. All of these Sailors took separate paths to the same juncture; all chose to undergo the U.S. Navy’s CPO induction period, separating them from junior en-listed and bringing them into a life-long brotherhood.

With pressed khakis and combination covers, the Navy’s desert camouflage uniforms, or smartly pressed civilian clothes, Chiefs and Chief retirees stood tucked away from the rest of the base at the Goat Locker.

Nestled behind other buildings and only noted by a sign at the end of a nar-row road that winds back toward it, the Goat Locker is the gathering point for all CPOs on Guantanamo Bay. Its flagpole was manned by a CPO flag detail. All awaited the start of “The National Anthem.”

This is not a normal Friday routine. Chiefs usually train junior Sailors to con-

duct and supervise morning and evening colors evolutions instead of participating.

“We have gone before and done [col-ors], and we are still willing to do what

we task our junior Sailors to do,” said Command Master Chief J.D. McKinney, command master chief of Naval Station

MC3 Leona MynesNS Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, Public Affairs

Chief petty officers attached to Naval Station Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, and its tenant commands render honors to the national ensign during colors at the Goat Locker on the 118th birthday of CPOs, April 1.

Photo By MC3 LeoNA MyNeS

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The Navy Exchange (NEX) on Guanta-namo Bay, Cuba, celebrated 65 years

of supporting service members and their families with a cake cutting ceremony April 1.

The NEX is also holding several sales, giveaways and drawings for prizes throughout the rest of the year to com-memorate the NEX system’s 65th year, said Don Mohlman, general manager of the NEX on Guantanamo Bay.

“It doesn’t stop with Friday,” said Mohl-man. “We decided we would do a local

Personnel are required to report any release, spill, disposal, improper manage-ment of hazardous waste to their hazardous waste coordinator, immediate supervisor, fire department, or envi-ronmental office. Personnel will take all precautions to prevent such occurances.

Naval Station Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, Instruction 5090.1DHazardous Waste Management Plan

NS Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, Public Affairs

Navy exchange celebrates 65 years

Re g u l a t i o n D i d -Ya - K n ow

n Job/department: Patrolman with Naval Security Force guantanamo Bay, cuba. n Age: 24 n Hometown: las Vegas, N.V.n Heroes: Supermann Ambition: a college degree. n Motto: Never walk alone when you have a Navy combat team out there. n Favorite sports team: San diego chargersn Favorite GTMO restaurant: the windjammer.n Favorite musician: Kurt cobain. n Favorite TV show: the Simpsons.n Favorite movie: texas chainsaw massacre. n Favorite book: the Bible. n Favorite hobby: Skateboarding. n Greatest passion: reading.n I’d give anything to meet: tupac.n How the Navy has improved your life: the Navy improved my life by giving me an intelligent, posi-tive direction to go in. n Sailor of the Week: For excel-lence in his duties during a case.

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Navy Exchange General Manager Don Mohlman, Naval Station Guantanamo Bay, Cuba Executive Officer Cmdr. William Rabchenia and Command Master Chief J.D. McKinney, and NEX Store Manager Mark Good cut a cake as NEX associates look on during a ceremony commemorating 65 years of support to servicemembers and their families at the NEX main store April 1. The NEX is scheduled to hold several sales, giveaways and drawings throughout the year to celebrate its 65th birthday.

Photo By MC3 LeoNA MyNeS

sale starting [March 30] and later in the year we will follow with Navy Exchange Com-mand (NEXCOM)’s sales and specials.”

The NEX was officially established on April 1, 1946, with the opening of a central office for the Navy Ships Store Office in Brooklyn, N.Y. The store was later renamed NEXCOM and relocated to Virginia Beach, Va., in 1993.

Today, NEXCOM provides oversight for 102 NEX complexes with nearly 300 stores, as well as Navy Lodges, ship’s stores and the Uniform Program Management Office. Worldwide, NEXCOM employees more than 14,000 associates, 27 percent of whom are military family members.

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I recently saw an Armed Forces Network commercial about smoking. A father is smoking on his back porch, and his child, watching him from

inside the house, picks up an unlit cigarette and pretends to smoke like his father.

I thought how very true it is that children, especially young children, will follow the patterns that their parents set.

In Proverbs 22:6, God commands that parents make good decisions for their for the sake of their children. He says, “Train up a child in the way they should go, and when they are old, they will not depart from it.”

One passage in the Bible I take to heart is, “Honor your father and your mother, as the Lord, your God, has commanded you, so that you may live long and that it may go well with you.”

Thus, it is imperative that we lead our children well. Parents, be proactive in your children’s lives. Lead them in three areas: First, make

yourself the example they should aspire to become; second, find out who the child is and lead him or her based on what is best; third, create healthy, strong memories.

Memories are the best gift you can give a child. Memories cannot break or be discarded like material things. Memories will stay with a child throughout his or her life.

Lt. Douglas HolmesNS Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, deputy command chaplain

Our children are our future

After reading a recent article in a popular

military tabloid (it rhymes with “Wavy Limes”), I thought this would be the perfect time to explain to

everyone just what is a Chief Petty Officer. To break the Navy’s leadership down

into basic fundamentals, commissioned officers make policy and junior Sailors (E-1 to E-6) carry the load of executing the policies. The Chief is like a funnel in the middle of officers and junior Sailors that makes the policies work.

Deckplate leadership is expected from a Chief Petty Officer both up and down the Navy’s rank structure. The phrase, “ask the Chief,” is much more than a t-shirt design or a cool challenge coin logo. A Chief has a wealth of knowledge because we have been around for awhile and have the experience needed to get the job done.

As Chief Petty Officers, we have cleaned the commodes, stripped and

MCC(SW) Bill MestaNS Guantanamo Bay, Cuba Public Affairs

ChiefWhat being a

is all aboutwaxed the decks, and washed dishes in a scolding hot scullery. We have been separated from loved ones for long periods of time, suffered personal crisis and tragedy, and stared down the barrel of that big fat zero in our bank accounts three days before payday.

Here is the key: While we have been through all the challenges as our junior Sailors, a Chief has demonstrated the ability to overcome these challenges while still being able to excel professionally at a high level. This is why you “ask the Chief.”

One of the unique charges a Chief takes on when they accept the responsibilities that comes with wearing the anchors is to train the Navy’s junior officers and provide advice and counsel for our senior officers. I can almost hear the cackles bristling as some officers read this. “No way is an enlisted servicemember going to tell me what is what.”

If you are cackling and bristling right now, refer back to paragraph three where the Chief has been

around for awhile. If an officer’s policy fails, the Sailors who have been charged with carrying the mission out are going to suffer. And if the Sailors are unsuccessful when carrying out the a mission, then it is the Chief who has failed.

With this in mind, Chiefs know their Sailors and the greatness of their capabilities. As such, Chiefs are in the unique position to advise officers to take the best policy-making avenue that will help them reach their goals and carry out the mission successfully.

So now, you might be saying to yourself, “yeah, yeah, the Chief knows a lot, but he doesn’t know everything.”

Well, here’s a tid bit from inside the Goat Locker.

The Chief may not have all the answers, but the Chief’s Mess as a whole does. Any day, time, and place, there are other Chiefs I can reach out to for information or assistance.

The Chief’s Mess is literally a global network that is unified under a common goal: to do whatever it takes to ensure a Sailor’s professional and personal success, and ultimately, to carry out the Navy’s mission effectively and with honor.

To the junior Sailors who will soon replace us as Chiefs, it is in our best interest to mold you into strong and capable leaders, as you will have 118 years or so of tradition and success to maintain.

Happy Birthday brothers and sisters.

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chaplain’s column

Train up a child in the way they

should go, and when they are old, they will

not depart from it.

Proverbs 22:6

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ComediansofChelseaLatelyvisit Guantanamo Bay

Comedians from E! Network’s show, “Chelsea Lately,” visited Naval Station Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, on a tour sponsored by the United Services Organization (USO) and hosted locally by Morale, Welfare and Recreation (MWR) Guantanamo

Bay, Cuba, March 25-27.Chelsea Handler, Sarah Colonna, Josh Wolf, and

Chris Franjola entertained troops at the Downtown Lyceum during a stand-up comedy show March 26.

“We heard that not many people come to Guantanamo Bay to entertain the troops,” said Handler, who chose Guantanamo Bay as the location for her first USO tour. “I’ve always liked the underdog, so we came here.”

More than 1,500 service members, Department of Defense civilians, contractors, and their family members attached to Naval Station

Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, and its tenant commands attended the event.

“Based on feedback I received over the last month, I knew many people were looking forward to the show and we expected a large turnout,” said Amiee MacDonnell, the MWR community activities director. “[Handler] really showed appreciation to the troops by shaking hands, signing autographs, posing in photos, and finally, performing at the comedy show on Saturday night.”

The USO contacted MWR Guantanamo Bay in November 2010 to book the show, said MacDonnell.

“We were excited to have the opportunity to host such a popular celebrity,” said MacDonnell. “Prior to [their] arrival, MWR prepared by working with various departments across the base to set up interviews, meet-and-greets, tours, and the comedy show.”

The show was a welcome change

of pace for Guantanamo residents, said Yeoman Seaman Richard Ledesma of NS Guantanamo Bay, Cuba’s commanding officer’s administrative office.

“Everyone likes to laugh, so it was great to have four comedians come to Guantanamo Bay just for our enjoyment,” said Ledesma. “Shows that come to Guantanamo Bay definitely boost our morale and gives us something new or different to do since this base is so isolated.”

Handler said the service members on Guantanamo Bay were her priority for the visit.

“It’s nice to come and show support to the troops and give them a break from what they are used to, especially when a lot of us aren’t doing much of anything important in our own lives,” said Handler.

Josh Wolf, a comedian who appears on Chelsea Lately,

pauses during his stand-up routine to

acknowledge someone in an ape suit who

went on stage during his performance.

(1) Chris Franjola, a comedian who

appears on Chelsea Lately, performs at the

Downtown Lyceum.

(2) Sarah Colonna, a comedian who

appears on Chelsea Lately, performs at the

Downtown Lyceum.

The United Services Organization-sponsored Chelsea Handler comedy tour is interviewed by

Landon “DJ Funkenstein” Rosenthal at RadioGTMO.

Story and photos by MC3 Leona Mynes

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Josh Wolf

Chris franJola

sarah Colonna

comediansat a glance

Chelsea Handler, comedian and author, headlined the United

Services Organization comedy tour in

Guantanamo Bay, Cuba.

Born: 12/29/74in weisbaden,

germany. Grew up in: Fayetteville, ark. Best known

as: writer and round-table regular

on “chelsea lately.” Appeared in:

“the united States of tara,” “monk,”

“Strong medicine,” and “invasion.”

Born: 2/25/75 in livingston, N.J. Profession: comic, writer, actress. Best known for: being the star and namesake of “chelsea lately.” Next book: “lies chelsea Handler told me.” Random fact: Handler competed in the miss New Jersey pageant as a teenager.

First got on stage: when he

was 15 years old. Started doing

comedy in: Se-attle, wash. Plays

in: “my Name is Earl,” and “chelsea lately.” Opens for:

larry the cable guy and chelsea

Handler.

Profession: cast member and writer for ‘chelsea lately’ and ‘after lately.’From: long island, N.y. Lives and works in: Los angeles, calif. Also wrote for: “Family guy.”

chelseaat a glance

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What guantanamo sailors should know before applying for early Careertransition Program

The Navy’s new Early Career Transi-tion Program, announced in NAV-

ADMIN 088/11, allows Sailors who meet eligibility requirements to transfer from active-duty service to the Navy Selective Reserves (SELRES).

“ECTP is a program other than the early separation program that allows you to transfer from active duty to the selective reserves,” said Chief Navy Counselor Robert Pagtakhan, the com-mand career counselor for NS Guanta-namo Bay, Cuba.

Because Naval Station Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, is a Department of Defense area tour, Sailors assigned here are not eligible for ECTP. Other disqualifying factors include Sailors who are under permanent change of station (PCS) or-ders, Sailors who have been selected to fill a global war on terror (GWOT) sup-port assignment, or Sailors serving in a rating or holding a Navy Enlisted Clas-sification listed in any enlistment bonus, selective re-enlistment bonus, or similar special and incentive pay program in effect at any time within the fiscal year of the request.

“I would recommend ECTP to people who have already completed the DoD tour,” said Pagtakhan. “The bottom line, though, is that if your commanding officer can support your gapped billet, the bureau will most likely approve the transition.”

Transferring to the SELRES provides Sailors with the same benefits and entitlements concerning use of the Navy Exchange and Morale, Welfare and Recreation programs, however, Sailors cannot receive medical care from the U.S. military unless in a “drilling” status – one weekend a month and two weeks per year, said Pagtakhan.

“Upon entering the SELRES, Sailors will keep their Post 9/11 or Montgomery G.I. Bill and gain another, but you need to enlist in SELRES for six years in that case,” said Pagtakhan.

For more information on ECTP, visit www.npc.navy.mil, consult your chain of command, or call Pagtakhan at 4488.

MC3 Leona MynesNS Guantanamo Bay, Cuba Public Affairs

Guantanamo Bay, Cuba. “This is an opportunity to display our heritage as a united CPO mess from every command here on Guantanamo Bay – active duty and retired alike – and acknowledge each other on our birthday.”

The earliest recorded use of the word “chief” in a rank or title appeared in

1776 when a Sailor serving aboard the Alfred, a continental Navy ship, was promoted to “chief cook.”

More than a century later, on April 1, 1893, the rank of Chief Petty Officer was officially established. Nine rates comprised the CPO rank in 1893: master-at-arms, boatswain’s mate, quartermaster, gunner’s mate, machinist, carpenter’s mate, yeoman, apothecary and band masters.

The following 118 years brought the rank of CPO to 81 rates and to every

We sail with pride worldwide. Command master Chief J.d. mcKinney

Command Master Chief, Naval Station Guantanamo Bay, Cuba“sea-going platform and shore command in the U.S. Navy.

“It is an honor to be a chief petty of-ficer because we are entrusted with our Navy’s most precious resource: Sailors,” said McKinney, who was selected for CPO more than 20 years ago. “Back then, I didn’t fathom the significance to the degree I now enjoy.”

McKinney added that the CPO mess

is not a bar, dining facility, mess deck onboard a ship, or a hidden building called the Goat Locker.

“If I am walking in you-name-it international city’s airport and I am in need of assistance, and a fellow CPO is present, you can bet that we have a CPO mess right there,” said McKinney. Being a CPO has meaning and acceptance wherever you go. We sail with pride worldwide.”

CHIEFS • From page 1

Retiring after 56 years of service

During his retirement ceremony, Robert L. Watson receives a pin for 50 years of U.S. Federal service from Capt. Kirk R. Hibbert, Naval Station Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, command-ing officer, as Command Master Chief J.D. McKinney looks on March 31. Watson worked as a facilities manager in Port Operations department and will retire to Miami, Fla., after 56 years of service to the Naval Station.

Photo By tereNCe r. PeCk

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VEHICLES

to claim a bicycle on this list, contact cE2 Joseph ulep by e-mailing Joseph.ulep@usnb-gmto.navy.mil or calling ulep at 4325.

ns Guantanamo baY, cubahuman ResouRces oFFice

supplY technician (FiScJ)*

aDministRatiVe suppoRt assistant (FirE dEpartmENt)*

To apply for a job, call the Human Resources of-fice at 4441 or stop by Bulkeley Hall, room 211.

*Open continuously until filled.

ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT NF-0303-02 at NgiS. Flexible, $15/hr. cac access required. call 4889/74121 or visit Hr in bldg. 760.

ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT SUPERVISOR Burns and roe Services corporation. muSt have prior supervisory experience, strong computer skills, ability multi-task and interpersonal com-munication skills are a must. contact carolyn martinez for applications by calling 75790.

CHILD DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANT gSE-1702-02/03/04. Flexible, pay based on ex-perience. u.S. hires only. call 4889/74121 or visit Hr in bldg. 760.

DODEA SUBSTITUTE TEACHER tp-1701-aa/aa. Open until dec. 31, 2011. Visit uSajobs.gov. (intermittent temporary position).

FRONT DESK RESERVATION CLERK NF-0303-02. Flexible, $15/hr. cac access required. call 4889/74121 or visit Hr in bldg. 760.

HOUSING ESCORT OFFICERS at the mi-grant Operations center. Eligibleapplicants must have 1 year security experience. call alisa leSane at 76500 or e-mail a resume to aleSane@geogroup.com.

HUMAN RESOURCES CLERK NF-0203-02 at mwr. regular full time. $12 - $15/hr. cac access required. call 4889/74121 or visit Hr in bldg. 760.

IOM OPERATIONS ASSISTANT CONSULTANT part time-Operational and field experience in military/refugee migration assistance is a plus. must have communication/negotiation skills; ability to work under pressure, strong strategic/creative thinking, flexibility/open management style; demonstrated ability in leading multicultural teams and in mentoring and coaching individuals. must speak/write English and Spanish. Fmi please call 74788.

PASSENGER SERVICE AGENT, Burns & roe Services corporation. working at lee-ward airfield and windward annex. Flexible schedule, excellent salary, pleasent working environment. Send resume to kim.veditz.ctr@usnbgtmo.navy.mil or call Kim at 6364.

RECREATION AID (GYM) NF-0189-01/lgS-03. Flexible positions available. call 4889/74121 or visit Hr in bldg. 760.

TELLER/CUSTOMER SERVICE REP. at com-munity Bank. this is a Full time position. to apply, please visit http://careers.dodcom-munitybank.com.

shoppeRdark red diamondback response mtn bike. a few months old. Stored inside. Bought at NEX for $300, selling for $225. call 79047 or e-mail uscgjrm@yahoo.com.

women’s Seaquest diva Bcd, size small. $250 OBO. Excellent cond. Just serviced by the dive shop. call 55349, 9710 or e-mail lauryn.k.dempsey@jtfgtmo.southcom.mil.

dimension 4.7m Spirit white, 2 person kayak. Sit-on-top style. $500 OBO. call 77349/9744.

gas grill. $75. call 77895 after 6 p.m.

parafoil 272 rigged for parasailing, break-away towline included. $500 OBO. call 77349/9744.

OUTDOOR RECREATION

job hunt

Solid wood desk w/2 file cabinets & rolling chair. $100 OBO. call 75817.

large carpet, 10x12’. Excellent condition. $50. call 75749.

computer chair. $30. call Erich at 77916.

26’ V-hull cabin cruiser. 2003 Evinrude E-tec engine. New bimini, tackle box certified, gpS, depth/fish finder. $5,500 OBO. call matt 78427, 8043 or craig at 78203.

cOmm 110: the art of public Speaking / 10th Edition / Stephen lucas / $25 / call 77113.

mKtg 310: principles of marketing / Kotler & armstrong / 13th Edition / $50 / call 77113.

friday, aPril 1Justin Bieber: Never Say Never - new!8 p.m. (G) 105 minThe Eagle - new!10 p.m. (pG13) 114 minsaturday, aPril 2Rango 8 p.m. (pG) 105 minSanctum10 p.m. (R) 109 minsuNday, aPril 3Battle: Los Angeles 8 p.m. (pG13) 117 minmoNday, aPril 4Country Strong - last showing8 p.m. (pG13) 117 mintuesday, aPril 5No Strings Attached - last showing8 p.m. (R) 110 minWedNesday, aPril 6The Roommate8 p.m. (pG13) 92 minthursday, aPril 7The Mechanic 8 p.m. (R) 100 min

‘87 dodge ram, runs great, good on gas, $1,000 OBO. call 78289/8387 or e-mail ian.J.Neunz@JtFgtmO.southcom.mil.

‘04 tiburon w/ 55k mi., many Extras call to find out, $8,000 OBO. call Brandon at 78486.

64gb ipod touch. $275. call 77001.

ScSi modem, used 3 mos. $45. call 77801.

ScSi modem $60. call 73940.

Belkin router $40. call 73940.

assorted Xbox 360 games $15-25 ea. Xbox 360 wireless rockband set w/ 2 guitars. $100 OBO. call michael at 79014.

37” flat screen JVc 1080i tV and brand new lg blu ray player w/ 5:1 surround sound. package deal, both for $600 call Foster at 77957.

left-handed martin guitar, OOcXaE Black, w/ built-in tuner. comes with 5 packs extra strings, picks, pro-winder all-in-one restring-ing tool, road runner solid guitar case. call mike at 75885 or 78447.

macKiE cr1604VlZ 16 channel 4 Bus Ste-reo audio mixer, 19” with rack ears. 16 mic pres/line in w/inserts, 6 auxes, 8 direct outs. great for recording and/or live sound. comes with gooseneck light and power ca-ble. $350. call 79404.

cc 18c, Friday, april 1, 4-8 p.m., Saturday, april 2, 9 a.m.-noon, Sunday, april 3, 9 a.m.-noon.

Saturday, april 2. Vl 719B. three family sale: clothes, electronics, toys, bikes, gowns, etc.

cc7. Saturday, april 2, 8 a.m. No early birds!

cc 42B. Saturday, april 2, 10-11 a.m.

Vl 20c, Sunday, april 3, 9 to 11 a.m.

mp 303. Saturday, april 9 & april 16.

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E-mail classified ad submissions to Pao-Classifiedads@usNbgtmo.Navy.milif the ad is sent to any other e-mail address, it may not be published. submit your ad no later than noon Wednesdays for that week’s gazette. ads are removed after two weeks. re-submit the ad to have ut re-published. the gazette staff and Naval station guantanamo bay, Cuba, do not en-dorse or warrant any of the ads on this page. The Public Affairs Office has final editorial discretion on all content in the gazette.

downtown lyceum

‘04 toyota camry, 4 cyl, 63,600 miles, Sun-roof, ac, cd, leather, runs great. call mike at 75885 or 78447.

Samsung surround sound, Samsung Blu-ray player, Sony Blu-ray player, Samsung lEd tV, dVds, cds, Blu-rays, 8 dVd racks, Bose com-puter speakers, Hp printer, wireless router, small cd/cassette/radio stereo, ScSi mo-dem. call mike at 75885 or 78447.

6’ Satellite dish with directV lNB & multi-switch. call mike at 75885 or 78447.

Sony 20” tV w/dVd player. $75. call 77895 after 6 p.m.

Fish/dive 25’ pontoon boat. 115 Hp out-board. $2,500. call 77619.

Sauder computer cabinet with doors. $75. call 77619.

two coffee tables, large sofa, chairs, rocking chair, two end tables, two area rugs, queen mattress & box used once, computer chair, entertainment center, computer desk, small table, patio table & chairs set. call mike at 75885 or 78447.

dining table & 7 chairs. $250. call 77895 after 6 p.m.

Salt water aquarium. $200. call 77895 after 6 p.m.

redwood bar. $75. call 77895 after 6 p.m.

whirlpool Heavy duty washer (toploader) and dryer for sale – like New condition. $400 for pair. call 77349/9744.

refrigerator. $125. call 77895 after 6 p.m.

APPLIANCES

a general court-martial was held this week for an E-3 from Naval Station guantanamo Bay, cuba, who had been charged with pos-session of child pornography. the Sailor pleaded guilty. He was sentenced to three years confinement, was reduced in rank to E-1 and received a dishonorable discharge. due to a pre-trial agreement, his confinement was reduced to two years.

DISCIPLINARY PROCEEDINGS

The Vet Clinichas kittensfor adoption.Stop by anyday except Thursday and sign an adoption contract. Kittens are $50 for males, $75 for females. Spay/neuter included. For more in-formation, call the vet at 2212.

Donate to the navy-Marine Corps Relief society 2011 fund drive. Call the GtMo nMCRs Fund Drive coordinator, Chief boatswain’s Mate Melissa Doe at 55334 for more information, or check out the roller channel 4.

the gtmo red Cross is helping with monetary dona-tions for Japan’s earthquake/tsunami relief effort and helping you connect with loved ones in Japan. Call 2511 or 2512 for more information.

USS Doyle makes final port visit, prepares for homecomingMC3 Leona MynesNS Guantanamo Bay, Cuba Public Affairs

The guided-missile frigate USS Doyle (FFG 39) moored to wharf bravo

on Naval Station Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, for a working port visit before returning to Mayport, Fla., March 28.

Doyle took on stores, and its crew cleaned and painted the ship, and made liberty calls while on Guantanamo Bay.

When Doyle returns to its homeport, it will have completed a six-month deployment to the Caribbean and eastern Pacific Ocean.

While deployed, Doyle conducted counter-narcoterrorism missions and made port visits to Guatemala, Costa Rica, Panama, and Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, said Operations Specialist 2nd Class (SW) Nicholas Riggs, who was assigned to shore patrol during Doyle’s port visit to Guantanamo.

NS Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, provided logistical support to Doyle. NS Guantanamo Bay’s Port Operations personnel have assisted approximately 95 U.S. Navy, U.S. Coast Guard, and allied vessels in 2011.

Sailors assigned to the guided-missile frigate USS Doyle (FFG 39) clean and paint the ship during its working port visit to Naval Station Guantanamo Bay, Cuba. Doyle is scheduled to return to its home-port, Mayport, Fla., after a six-month deployment to the Caribbean and eastern Pacific Ocean where it conducted counter-narcotics missions.

Photo By MC3 LeoNA MyNeS

top performing Sailors of 2010 receive Navy Achievement Medals

2010blue Jacket of the year

master-at-arms seamanbrandon shambaugh

2010Junior sailor of the yearmaster-at-arms 2nd class

paul cummings

2010sailor of the yearnavy Diver 1st class

brent Roberts

CongratulationsAwards were presented by Cmdr. William Rabchenia, acting commanding officer of Naval Station Guananamo Bay, Cuba, on April 1.