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Captain Signs Child Abuse Prevention Proclamation

Naval Station Guantanamo Bay Commanding Officer Capt. David Culpepper signs the Child Abuse Prevention Proclamation during a small ceremony at the Navy Exchange, Mar. 28.

Fleet and Family Support Center (FFSC) at Naval Station Guantanamo Bay held a child abuse prevention

month and month of the military child proclamation signing ceremony March 28, in anticipation of April--the month of the military child.

According to childwelfare.gov, National Child Abuse Prevention Month is a time to acknowledge the importance of families and communities working together to prevent child abuse and neglect, and to promote the social and emotional well-being of children and families. During the month of April and throughout the year, communities are encouraged to share child abuse and neglect prevention awareness strategies and activities and promote prevention across the country.

“The key to preventing, or trying to prevent, incidents of child abuse and sexual assault is education and awareness. Most people probably do not think of child abuse or sexual assault on a regular basis because they are not pleasant topics to think about,” said Amy Congdon, Domestic Abuse Victim Advocate (DAVA) Coordinator/FAP Educator. “Unfortunately, between child abuse and sexual assault, there were over 22,000 incidents reported to the FAP in FY14 across all the military branches.”

FFSC also invited community members out to form

a blue human ribbon for a photo. The blue ribbon is a memorial to children who have been affected by abuse and neglect.

“The Human Ribbon event was the kickoff event for Child Abuse and Sexual Assault Awareness Month. The Family Advocacy Program and the Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Program collaborated on this event with the goal of providing the GTMO community with a creative, fun, and one of a kind activity to bring awareness to child abuse and sexual assault within the military,” said Congdon.

“The Human Ribbon event was designed to serve as a collective show of support for victims and survivors within our community, as well as to remind people that FFSC has services available to help anyone dealing with child abuse or sexual assault.”

Congdon would like to remind the community that everyone can play a role in preventing child abuse.

“Having awareness months specifically for these issues allows us to support and empower victims, and to provide resources and education to help prevent incidents from occurring. It is also a great opportunity for the majority of the community that never has, and never will, be a part of either of these crimes to take a non-confrontational stand against the few that might,” said Congdon.

MCC Keith BryskaGazette Editor

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VOL. 73 • NO. 11

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

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Guantanamo Bay GazetteNAVAL STATION GUANTANAMO BAY, CUBA

PUBLIC AFFAIRS OFFICER GAZETTE EDITOR PHOTOJOURNALIST

NS Guantanamo Bay Commanding Officer, Capt. David Culpepper congratulates IC2 Roberts, right, and CE2 Huntley, left, on their selection as Sailors of the Week.

■Job/Department: Inside Plant Technician/ NCTAMS LANT DET GTMO/BCO■Age: 36■Hometown: Toledo, Ohio■Hero: Doris Miller, a black cook, who became a hero during the attack on Pearl Harbor.■Book: Never Die Alone■Movie: Deadpool■Musician: Kevin Gate■TV Show: One Piece■Hobby: Movie collection■Sports Team: San Francisco 49ers■Greatest Passion: Family■Greatest Accomplishment: Raising a daughter who is a sweet, kind, and respectful young lady.

CE2 QUENTIN HUNTLEY■Job/Department: Switch Technician/ NCTAMS LANT DET/ BCO■Age: 25■Hero(es): My Family and Friends■Book: Salt■Movie: John Wick■Musician: Katchafire■TV Show: The Good Wife■Hobby: Volleyball■Sports Team: Seahawks■GTMO Restaurant: Windjammer■Greatest Passion: Traveling with friends.■Greatest Accomplishment: BA Degree■Quote: “The real trouble with reality is that there’s no background music.”

IC2 AMBER ROBERTS

■Sailors of the Week Because: Assigned to the Base Communications Office (BCO) IC2 Amber Roberts and CE2 Quentin Huntley went above and beyond their normal assigned job duties to assist with the installation of the alram system equipment, tech-on-site monitoring system, and motion sensor termination in the new undersea fiber cable landing station. Roberts and Huntly work diligently with DISA personnel, as well as contractors, who have limited time on island to complete the required work. Utilizing their vast knowledge and experience, they field-engineered practical solutions to unexpected challenges and were able to accomplish the tasks requested with ease, ensuring the physical security of the new communications building was completed in a timely manner.

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MCPON proposes changes to the PRTTyrell K. MorrisAll Hands

Fire! Fire! Fire! Class Charlie Fire!When this comes over the 1MC, every Sailor knows to stop

whatever it is they’re doing and get to their assigned general quarters station. It doesn’t matter if you are a boatswain’s mate or an intelligence specialist. We all have the same firefighting training.

Culinary specialists and electrician’s mates have very different jobs; so do yeomen and aircrew survival equipmentmen. There are more than 60 rates in the Navy, all of which have different requirements and expectations to perform their daily duties.

There is one thing that all of these rates have in common -- everyone, regardless of your job in the Navy, is a firefighter.

The Navy knows this and Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy Mike Stevens wants to use the firefighting training every Sailor receives at Recruit Training Command to make a general job related fitness test

What if the physical readiness test was made to mimic the candidate physical ability test Navy firefighters must take? There would be no more 1.5 mile run. No more push-ups. No more sit-ups. Piece of cake, right? Well what would the Navy replace these exercises with?

Firefighters have to do a stair climb, hose drag, equipment carry, and rescue drag as part of the physical ability test. The proposed new fitness test would include the fireman’s carry, fire-hose drag, ladder climb, plank, and broad jump.

The Navy wants to change the PRT to make it more job specific, but how can you do so if everyone has different duties?

In a recent interview MCPON explained his vision for the new proposed fitness test.

“A lot of people say every Sailor in the Navy is a firefighter, because you can find yourself on board a ship regardless of your source rating,”

Navy Expands Tattoo Options, Command Ball Cap Wear

In response to feedback from the fleet and senior enlisted

leadership, the Navy announced two changes to its uniform policy, March 31, in NAVADMIN 082/16.

First, the Navy is updating its tattoo policy and will authorize Sailors to:

* Have one tattoo on their neck that does not exceed one inch in any direction.

* Have visible tattoos below the elbow or knee -- no longer restricting their size or amount.

* Allow Sailors with sleeve tattoos to be assigned to Recruit Training Command and Recruiting Command positions -- previously not allowed.

The Navy’s tattoo content restrictions will remain the same: no tattoo located anywhere on the body can be prejudicial to good order, discipline and morale, or be of a nature that brings discredit upon the naval service.

This policy update is being made in response to the increased popularity of tattoos for those currently serving and in the population from which the Navy draws its recruits. It is also meant to ensure the Navy does

said Stevens. “When you are on that ship, if a fire broke out, for example, everybody would have to be able to fight it. Maybe your test revolves around something like that.”

Before you go getting too excited, Sailors would still be required to do a regular PRT including the run or alternate cardio, sit-ups, and push-ups. Only instead of doing it twice a year, the second PRT would be a shipboard skills-type of test.

MCPON said this test would be a once-a-year supplement to the existing PRT.

The Marine Corps already has a combat fitness test and the Army plans to start requiring an occupational physical assessment test to determine job placement. MCPON wants the Navy to jump on board with the job-related fitness test.

Nothing has been etched in stone yet as ideas are just being brainstormed at this time.

There may be a time when you have to carry a shipmate from a burning compartment or smoke-filled space. The proposed fireman’s carry will help prepare you for that.

“Maybe you have to drag something heavy for a certain distance,” Stevens suggested. “Maybe you have to carry a shipmate out of a compartment that is on fire.”

The fire hose drag is another proposed task for the new fitness test. The test would require Sailors to drag an object that simulates moving and controlling a heavy fire hose. Sailors would carry the heavy object a set distance for time.

While these proposed changes are being discussed, Sailors should maintain physical fitness levels in line with current policy and be prepared for future changes.

An illustration depicting expanded U.S. Navy tattoo policies. (U.S. Navy photo illustration by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Lorenzo John Burleson/Released)

Chief of Naval Personnel Public Affairs

not miss opportunities to bring in talented young men and women who are willing to serve.

More information on these changes, which go into effect April 30, can be found in NAVADMIN 082/16.

Second, NAVADMIN 082/16 also authorizes commands to immediately wear a coyote-brown command ball cap with the Navy Working Uniform Type II and III. The manner of wear, logos, lettering and overall descriptions can be found in Navy Regulations, Chapter 3, article 3501.8.

The eight-point cover will remain the standard head gear worn with the NWU Type II and III during uniform inspections, special events and as determined by the unit commanding officer.

Ball caps are considered organizational clothing and commands may use appropriated funds to buy them. Information on how commands may purchase these ball caps can be found in NAVADMIN 082/16, and can be found at www.npc.navy.mil.

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For some parents, they are constantly

being asked to find a shoe or a favorite toy misplaced by their children. However, on March 27 the children of Naval Station (NS) Guantanamo Bay had no problems finding the brightly colored Easter eggs hidden throughout the installation’s Chapel Annex.

The hunt was part of the NS Guantanamo Bay’s Junior Enlisted Association (JEA) and Coalition of Sailors against Destructive Decisions and the Naval Hospital Guantanamo Bay JEA’s Easter Eggstravaganza.

Members of the organizations set up tables with games, crafts and decorations of various pastel colors marking the Spring and Easter season.

Every game such as musical chairs, or bean bag toss provided the kids with a ticket in which to spend on various prizes.

“I liked all the stations and activities we had,” remarked Construction Electrician 2nd Class German Valdez, NS Guantanamo Bay JEA President. “The egg hunt was my favorite, watching all the kids run around searching for eggs.”

The event even saw the Easter bunny skipping around the annex leading the children into a room while the organization members took the time to quickly hide all the Easter eggs.

Some silver and gold plastic eggs hidden around

contained cash as an extra special gift for the children.

Parents joined in, taking photos and laughing at the excitement of the children trying to find as many eggs as they could.

With candy and toy filled baskets the event ended on a high note and for many of the volunteers it was the kids enjoyment that made the putting together the event worth it.

“I wanted to help the community of Guantanamo Bay and allow families to all come together and have a moment to enjoy Easter,” explained Navy Diver 3rd Class Bryan Regan, NS Guantanamo Bay JEA Secretary.

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Safety Office Holds Basic Rider Course

Naval Station Guantanamo Bay Safety Office hosted a Motorcycle Safety Foundation

(MSF) Basic Rider Course held on March 26-27, and the Basic Rider Course II held on March 28,

ACT: Ask, Care, Treat. Everyone in uniform should know this acronym and that it is the

frontline defense for suicide prevention. Each and every one of us has a responsibility to be ever vigilant to watch for signs that friends, family members, or co-workers could be exhibiting verbal and physical clues that they are depressed or contemplating suicide.

If you see signs such as giving away possessions, impulsive and/or angry behavior, increased drinking, financial problems, preoccupation with death, episodes of crying or sadness, lessened productivity, increase or decrease in appetite or weight, difficulty with sleep, and a sense of hopelessness these should lead you to ASK. Don’t be afraid to ask if someone is suicidal or depressed. If they are immediately CARE for them, listen, offer hope, but do not judge them. Finally, the goal is to TREAT them. Take action to offer them professional assistance. On Guantanamo Bay we have an enormous amount of resources to assist people in their time of emotional or psychological need. Call the chaplains, there are seven NAVSTA/JTF chaplains: JTF: 2218, NAVSTA 2323. Call counselors or Behavior Health: JSMART: 2321, Behavior Health:

72650, Fleet and Family Service Center: 4141.The NAVSTA Chaplains office offers Suicide

Prevention and Awareness classes on a monthly basis. ASIST (Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training) is a 2-day training opened to all E-5s and above or supervisors. The ASIST Training provides the necessary skills to “talk a person off the bridge.” This training could benefit managers, leadership, supervisors, first responders, law enforcement, teachers, or anyone that has immediate access to the general public. This training is only offered a few times a year. From the training the participants will receive the following: Certificate of Completion from Livingworks a leader in Suicide; Awareness or Suicide Intervention Training; Participants will learn how to emotionally connect with the person considering suicide; learn how to develop a safe plan and keep the person safe for “right now.” Participants will earn 16 hours in Suicide Intervention. We also provide a three hour Suicide Awareness course called SafeTalk. For more information about these classes please contact Mr. Bobby Hinton, CREDO Director, at 2373.

Remember we can all ACT.

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“ACT”CDR Daniel ModeNS Guantanamo Bay Command Chaplain

at the Downtown Lyceum motorcycle range. Mr. Alan Manges, Naval Traffic Safety Training Program, Regional Manager provided the classes for three consecutive days.

Mr. Manges was elated to have in the enthusiasm of the riders who shared their learning experiences. He expressed how much more enjoyable it is to have riders interact and want to learn even on a “HOT” day in full gear. He also, wanted to thank the Safety Office, MWR, Security and the base Transportation Office for support in cleaning, securing and providing materials to make this training environment as safe as possible for the riders.

James DillonNS Guantanamo Bay Safety Office

Pictured L-R: RP1 Angelo Martinez, Elena Granina, Paul Borboa, MA1 Michael Rogers and IC1 David Bobick during a motorcycle safety class held at the Downtown Lyceum, March 26-28.

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VOLUNTEERS NEEDEDVolunteers needed for the Elementary School Field Day on April 7 from 7 to 10 a.m. at Cooper Field. The first 30 volunteers will be assigned stations. For questions contact susan.ramsey@am.dodea.edu or theresa.weber@am.dodea.edu or call 2207 or 3500.

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and Response team presents Zumba Fitness on April 7 at the Denich Gym at 7 p.m. led by Team Esto. Come celebrate dance, life and you!

GTMO GAMES 2016The Junior Enlisted Association is hosting the 2016 GTMO Games on April 22 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Cooper Field and Softball Field. There will be games, prizes, BBQ, soda and more. For more information contact CS2 Ingram at 55377 or CS2 Wingfield at 55338.

THE LITTLE MERMAIDW.T. Sampson presents Disney’s The Little Mermaid, Jr. performed by the students of W.T. Sampson. The show will take place on Fri., April 1 and Sat., April 2 at 7 p.m. in the High School Gym. Admission is free but donations are welcome.

CAR WASHThe First Class Petty Officer Association Car is hosting a car wash at the Downtown Lyceum Car Wash on Sun., April 3 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Come out, relax and

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PHOTOGRAPHY CLUBThe Guantanamo Bay Photography Club Meeting will be held Sun., April 3 at the W.T. Sampson Elementary School Library at 3 p.m. Come learn about their next field trip to the Cusco Cemetary.

FILIPINO FOOD SALEThe Filipino-American Cultural Association is hosting a food sale fundraiser selling lumpia, rice, pancit and adobo for $5 at the NEX Atrium on Sun., April 10 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Money goes to support the 2016 Philippine Independence Day Celebration.

WATERING HOURSBase watering hours have changed for all housing occupants. Watering hours are now from 6 to 7 p.m. on Sunday, Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Please help to conserve water.

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