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By SGT Jolene Staker

B Co. of the 2nd Battalion, 102ndArmor Battalion headquartered in WestOrange, N.J., has arrived to the JTF and istraining to augment military police com-panies.

“We are prepared to handle the job,”said 1LT Cecil Cuffy, company com-mander. “My soldiers are confident andready to take the blocks over.”

Members of B Co., 2-102nd Armormay have had to leave their tanks behind,but they brought positive attitudes andmission focus to Guantanamo.

“The mission is important. It’s some-thing that needs to be done,” said SFCPatrick Higgins, platoon sergeant. “We’rehere to do it and we’ll get it done.”

Company members have alreadyproven that they will do what it takes toaccomplish the mission. Support person-nel in the company who did not hold acombat arms military occupation specialty(MOS) went through an InfantrymanMOS course given by the 250th TrainingRegiment in Seagirt, N. J.

“Every soldier who goes through basictraining is trained as infantry,” said Cuffy.

“This training just built on that.”Every unit member went through mis-

sion specific military police (MP) trainingat Fort Dix, N.J.

“The training was ample. They actuallytaught more than what is needed,” saidSFC Ted Ostrowski, company first ser-geant. “This is the way you want trainingto be. It was excellent training.”

The MP training included extensiveinstruction on how detainees are to betreated.

Cuffy thought the training was good,but he said it wouldn’t change how hewould do business.

“I personally have always focused onhuman rights,” said Cuffy.

“The people in our care will be treatedwith dignity and respect,” said Ostrowski.

Members of B Co., 2-102nd Armormay be doing a mission outside of whattheir normal duties and training include,but they are facing the challenge withenthusiasm and thankfulness for beingable to participate in the Global War onTerrorism.

B Co. of the 2-102nd: Training to make a difference

Photo by SGT Jolene Staker

SGT David Pitt of B Co., 2-102nd Armor trains onworking the sally port.

See B Co, page 4

Friday, May 28, 2004

Memorial Day, originally called Dec-oration Day, is the official day toremember those who paid the ultimateprice for our nation's freedom and ourway of life.

Sadly, many have forgotten or do notknow the significance of this mostsolemn day of remembrance; instead, themajor focus is a day off and a weekendof commercialism, etc.

To honor those men and women whohave given the ultimate sacrifice (fromthe Revolutionary War to the war on ter-rorism), I've included the historical sig-nificance of Memorial Day and how toobserve Memorial Day:

Memorial Day was originally calledDecoration Day. There are many ver-sions of the overall beginnings, withmany cities claiming the location of thebirthplace of Memorial Day. In May1966, President Lyndon Johnson offi-cially declared Waterloo, N.Y., as thebirthplace of Memorial Day.

Previously, Memorial Day was offi-cially proclaimed on May 5, 1868, byGeneral John Logan, commander of theGrand Army of the Republic, in his Gen-eral Order No. 11. The holiday was firstobserved on May 30, 1868. This beganthe placement of flowers on the gravesof soldiers and sailors (Union and Con-federate) at Arlington National Com-mentary.

Dating back to the 1950s, the Thurs-day prior to Memorial Day, 1,200 sol-diers of the 3rd Infantry place smallAmerican flags on each of the 260,000gravestones at Arlington National Com-mentary. Additionally, they patrol 24hours a day during the weekend, ensur-ing that all flags remain in place.

How can we observe Memorial Day? We can do so by visiting cemeteries

and memorial sites; (there is one marked

with the first casualties in GuantanamoCuba, dating from the Spanish-Ameri-can War. Two American Marines werekilled in 1898 by a sniper.

By volunteering to place flags on thegraves of those who have fallen.

By participating in the NationalMoment of Remembrance at 3 p.m., atwhich time "Taps" is played across ourcountry.

By helping the families of our fallen,and aid our fellow disabled veterans etc.

"Soldier, rest! Thy warfare o'er,Sleep the sleep that knows not break-

ing,Dream of battled fields no more.Days of danger, nights of waking."

–Sir Walter ScottLastly, as the national anthem is

played every morning and whenever Ihear "Taps" playing, I cannot forgetthose who have fallen in order to pre-serve the freedoms our nation enjoystoday. I am absolutely proud to not onlywear a uniform in service to our greatnation, but to serve with all our servicemembers here in Guantanamo Bay,Cuba.

Honor bound!

Trooper to Trooper

CSM Angel FeblesCommand Sergeant Major

JTF Guantanamo

Honorcomradeson holiday

JTF-GTMO Command

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783rd MP Bn. HHC joins JTF as prime assetBy SPC Katherine Collins

Arriving recently in Guantanamo Bay,the 783rd Military Police (MP) BattalionHeadquarters and Headquarters Command(HHC), out of Michigan, eagerly joinedJTF’s team of freedom fighters as a groupof diversified soldiers anxious to do theirpart to battle terrorism.

Replacing the 384th MP BattalionHHC, this Army Reserve unit’s primarymission is to augment the Joint DetentionOperation Group (JDOG), while its sec-ondary responsibility is to meet the logis-tical needs of all the arriving detachmentsaccording to MAJ Quentin Crank, JDOGS-3.

In looking ahead to joining JTF Guan-tanamo, the unit prepared itself profes-sionally and personally for this mission,commented Crank.

“At our mobilization station many sol-diers identified the job-skill areas in whichthey needed to improve. They then tookadvantage of the training resources thereto ready themselves to do the job success-fully here,” he said. “Personally, theylooked ahead to their deployment antici-pating all they could walk away from itwith, if they chose to take advantage of theopportunities.”

The unit’s diversity of knowledge,deployment experience and the members’intensive military and civilian training intheir job fields have also served to put theunit on the “cutting edge,” added LTCBryan Jahnke, deputy JDOG commander.

“They’ve been training in this type ofmission for about six years through themilitary,” said Jahnke. “In addition, theyare diversified on the civilian side. Somework in the penal system while otherswork in law enforcement. We also have alarge number of young soldiers who arestudents.”

As for training, after Sept. 11, 2001, theunit expanded and focused it’s training,initially in basic combat skills, accordingto Jahnke. Then after being placed on alertin Nov. 2003 and later notification of itsdeployment location, the unit stepped upand further focused its training in detaineeoperations, mostly during annual trainingand mobilization at Fort Dix, N.J.

As the HHC wraps up its left seat-rightseat training with members of the 384th

MP Bn., it gains a good sense of whatchallenges it can expect, goals it aims toachieve and benefits it plans to gain onceit returns home.

“First, let me say, the interaction duringthe training here has been excellent. Thosewe are replacing have provided a quickwrap up of what we need to know, andthey’ve made every attempt to answer anyquestions we have and work beside us aslong is we feel is needed,” said Crank.

“During the introduction to the opera-tion here,” he added. “We have identifiedthat we will face some challenges, frommore simple things like adjusting from acold climate at home to a hot one here, tobigger ones like bringing the unit togetherfor collective training, because they willbe scattered here.

Speaking of unit goals, Crank said,“This is the first time this unit hasdeployed as a whole in quite a few years.As a result, one goal we have is to bringthe soldiers together into a work environ-ment that will allow them to master theirjobs while gaining a full grasp on how thistype of detention operation works.”

“Our goals are: one, the mission first;then two, self-improvement, to not only

include leadership and secondary MOStraining,” said Jahnke. “We also encour-age the soldiers to take advantage ofopportunities here including college edu-cation, fitness training and scuba diving.I’ve challenged essentially every soldierto create a plan of how they can be a bet-ter soldier and person after they returnhome.”

To the unit members’ families, Jahnkeleaves these words. “I want to thank thefamilies for all the sacrifices they’ve madein the past and will continue to make dur-ing this deployment. They stood up, cried,saw their loved ones go away and nowthey must care for the home front as oneinstead of a team. I want to say too, keepcommunicating with your soldiers here asmuch as possible, and maintaining asmuch normalcy as possible.”

Likewise, to the soldiers’ employers hesays, “You have been great in sending usoff, standing up and helping many of usout through things like donating phonecards, dropping off cases of pop and hold-ing dinners. It seems you will be a greatsupport when soldiers return home too.We will continue to keep you informed,and we thank you for your support.”

Photo by SPC Katherine Collins

MAJ Quentin Crank, Headquarters and Headquarters Command, 783rd Military Police Company, joins JTF'sJoint Detention Operation Group, serving in S-3.

Unit members have participated inhomeland security missions, guardingbridges, power plants and tunnels goinginto New York City during times that thethreat level was escalated. The Guan-tanamo mission is the first time this unithas deployed overseas since World War II.

“I thought, in some shape or form,we’d be activated to do something. If Ican’t be directly involved at least I’m con-tributing by making a difference here,”said Cuffy. “I am part of what is going on,and I’ve wanted to be a part of it since the9/11 terrorist attacks. This is perfect.”

B Co. has a wide range of experience,from PFC Davis O’Neil who has onlybeen in the military about a year, to Hig-gins who will celebrate his 30th anniver-sary in the military next month.

“We are here to serve our country,” saidO’Neil. “That’s how I see it.”

Higgins brings not only his 14 years inthe Naval Reserve and almost 16 years inthe Army National Guard but also valu-able civilian experience. He has worked incriminal justice for 32 years both as a NewJersey State Trooper and as a detective forthe Sussex County Prosecutor’s Office.

Cuffy credits Higgins with being theunofficial unit historian. Higgins tells that2-102nd Armor is the last battalion fromthe old 50th Armor Division. This makesthem a direct descendent of the famous“Essex Troop” of New Jersey Cavalry.

The Essex Troop was originally organ-ized as a private group to provide mountedhonor guards for civic occasions. Quicklyrecognizing the benefit of an associationwith the National Guard, the troop wassworn into the New Jersey National Guardon May 17, 1893. In 1913 the troop hadthe honor of escorting Woodrow Wilson athis inauguration.

The troop members had an opportunityto serve was during the Mexican BorderCampaign. On July 17, 1917 they werecalled to federal service and shortly afterarriving in France were ordered into theMeuse-Argonne offensive.

During World War II they were mus-tered into federal service for the third timein their history. They served in England,North Africa, Italy, France, Germany, Aus-tria, Belgium and Luxemburg. From June6, 1944, to May 10, 1945, the regimenttraveled 1,874 miles during combat inEurope. The battle streamers earnedinclude D-Day landings and the Battle ofNormandy.

Members of B Co., 2-102nd Armor

come to Guantanamo with a rich heritageof military service, positive attitude, mis-sion focus, and enthusiasm. They also gotto bring their ability to work as a team.

“We work as a team on the tank, andthat is how the MPs are broke down here,”said Ostrowski. “It may be a different job,

but it requires working together and we’reused to that.”

“The terrorist attacks opened my eyes towhat we are up against,” said Ostrowski.“We can’t quit fighting the Global War onTerrorism until we win. My soldiers areready to ‘just do it’.”


B Co. from page 1

Photos by SGT Jolene Staker

Above: (left to right) 1LT Cecil Cuffy, company commander of B Co, 2-102nd Armor goes over shift notes withSFC Ted Ostrowski, B Co. first sergeant.

Below left: PFC Davis O’neil of B Co., 2-102nd Armor at temporary billets in Camp Bulkeley.

Below right: SFC Patrick Higgins of B Co., 2-102nd Armor takes advantage of the laundry facility locatedclose to his billets.


MSST 91110“Detect, Intercept, Interdict”

A new Coast Guard Maritime Safetyand Security Team (MSST 91110) wascommissioned Thursday Oct. 30 at theCoast Guard Integrated Support Com-mand in Boston as part of the Coast GuardAtlantic Area. The team is comprised of76 active-duty personnel augmented by 33reservists, possessing specialized skills,capabilities, and expertise to perform abroad range of port security and harbordefense missions.

MSSTs are domestic mobile units thatpossess specialized training and capabili-ties to perform a broad spectrum of portsafety and security operations. They aremodeled after the Coast Guard’s PortSecurity Units (PSUs) and Law Enforce-ment Detachments. Staffed with Coast

Guard men and women, they are ready torespond or deploy, 24 hours a day, sevendays a week. MSSTs were established to protect mili-tary load-outs, enforce security zones,defend critical waterside facilities instrategic ports, stop illegal activities suchas narcotics trafficking or illegal migrants,and provide shore side protection.

MSST 91110 received initial training atthe Special Missions Training Center,Camp Lejune, N.C. The unit offers acomplimentary, non-redundant CoastGuard capability that will be able to closesignificant readiness gaps in our nation’sstrategic ports.

MSSTs are trained in tactical boat han-dling and advanced Law Enforcement

techniques enabling them to augmentCoast Guard security forces during majormarine events, contingencies, and otheroperations.MSST 91110 is fully mission ready at alltimes to conduct operations through allmaritime security levels, and is capable ofoperating under different threats of attack.

MSST 91110 is the ninth Coast Guardanti-terrorism/force protection to be estab-lished. Previously commissioned MSSTsare located in Seattle, Chesapeake, Va.,Los Angeles/Long Beach, Houston, SanFrancisco, San Diego, New York and St.Mary’s, Ga. The ports of Honolulu andAlaska are also scheduled to receiveMSSTs.


"I wish to have no connec-tion with any ship that doesnot sail fast, for I intend to

go in harm's way."-John Paul Jones


To the men and women ofMSST 9110 Detachments 1 and 2:

Thank you for your focus, yourevery-day effort and the ownershipyou have taken in every aspect of theGTMO mission. As our time herecomes to a close, take time to reflecton your many accomplishments.

During your time here, you havefaced many challenges: high-mileage/high-maintenance equip-ment, high paced operations withminimal time off and operations inweather approaching the safe limitsof our boats… just to name a few.You met these challenges every daywith enthusiasm, always looking outfor each other on the water and off.

Operationally, you should beproud of what you have accom-plished. The many hours of vigilantwatch you have stood, whether yourealize it or not, have directly con-tributed to America’s victory in theGlobal War on Terrorism. Denying

potential aggressors access toGuantanamo Bay started with you.And through it all, you havebecome a more cohesive, moreeffective unit. You have earnedeach other’s respect, and reaffirmedwhat draws us all to serve: a com-mitment to protect our nation andour way of life. Your professional-ism and the ownership you havetaken over the past six months havetruly set the standard for futuredetachments. You will leave thismission in much better shape thenwhen you arrived. The credit forthat are yours and yours alone.

To the Joint Task Force and itsmany competent men and women,thank you for making MSST 91110Detachment GTMO feel like partof the team from the moment wereached the island. For the 1-181stInfantry Bn., the Marine CorpsSecurity Force Company and theHarbor Defense Team, thank youfor your outstanding support.

We wish you the best for futureendeavors.

Honor Bound!

To the members of MaritimeSafety and Security Team 91110detachments One and Two:

It has been an honor and a privi-lege to serve with you here inGTMO. Throughout this deploy-ment you have “Denied the enemyuncontested access to GuantanamoBay, Cuba.”

You should be proud of the jobyou have accomplished. You haveleft a lasting impression on thosewith whom you have worked withhere at JTF GTMO.

For those that will serve after us,you have left them in great shape tocontinue doing an outstanding mis-sion.

Having nearly completed ourfirst joint operation, you have met

all challenges with pride and pro-fessionalism.

Thank you to all the Soldiers,Sailors, Air Force, Marines, andcivilians of JTF GTMO for yourcooperation and support of ourdeployment. You are true profes-sionals dedicated to the Global Waron Terrorism.

We leave here with many fondmemories of GTMO: the friends wehave made, the MWR facilities andevents, and the superb diving.

Upon your return home pleasethank your families for their sup-port during our deployment, for it isthrough their faith, love, loyalty anddevotion we are able to dedicate ourselves to our country.

“Bravo Zulu” for a job welldone.

Detachment CommanderCoast Guard Lt. Michael O'Neill

Detachment CommandChief, Senior Chief Petty

Officer Eric Geiselhart

COMMAND MESSAGES


Finals series taking shape across leaguesSports high-

Compiled by SPC RickFahr

After many basketballenthusiasts and a good numberof so-called experts had writtenoff the Los Angeles Lakers’version of a “dream team,” theLakers are on the verge ofreturning to the NBA finals.

Up 2-1 in their WesternConference finals seriesagainst the Minnesota Tim-berwolves, the Lakers are win-ning in strange ways. Tuesdaynight’s game was a primeexample. Kobe Bryant didn’tscore in the first half, but GaryPayton picked up the slack,chipping in 18. ShaquilleO’Neal had his usual double-double with 22 points and 17rebounds.

Over in the Eastern Confer-ence, the Detroit Pistons and

Indiana Pacers are locked in atight battle, with each teamwinning a game in their firsttwo matchups.

Who will win the wholeshebang?

According to ESPN’s stableof prognosticators, the Lakersare still the favorites to beat thePistons.

***On the NHL ice, the Cal-

gary Flames jumped out to a1-0 lead in the Stanley Cupfinals, outlasting the TampaBay Lightning 4-1 in TampaBay.

***What a difference a couple

weeks can make!Going 8-2 over their last 10

games – including a 12-2 past-ing of the Oakland A’s onTuesday night – the BostonRed Sox were 1.5 games ahead

of the New York Yankees onWednesday.

The Sox have compiled a 28-17 record, one game away fromthe best record in the AmericanLeague. That distinction goes tothe Anaheim Angels, who leadthe West at 29-16. In the central,the Chicago White Sox andMinnesota Twins were tied forfirst at 25-19.

Over in the NationalLeague, surprising divisionleaders are the norm.

Cincinnati leads the Cen-tral, as a rejuvenated Ken Grif-fey Jr. is hitting homeruns at ahefty clip. The Los AngelesDodgers, widely thought to bea pretender this year, still leadthe West and are in a statisticaldead heat with the San DiegoPadres. The East is the onlydivision with a preseasonfavorite in the lead. The

Philadelphia Phillies andFlorida Marlins are nip andtuck, while the reigning divi-sional champs, the AtlantaBraves, are slowly fading.

***After winning the first two

legs of the Triple Crown,Smarty Jones may win theBelmont Stakes by default.

Not many horses – as few asfive and no more than nine –areslated to challenge theunbeaten horse on June 5.

***Buddy Rice will be starting

from the pole position in Mon-day’s Indianapolis 500, the88th running of the iconicevent.

Rice posted a qualifyingspeed of 222.024 mph, beatingout Dan Wheldon for the topposition at the event that unof-ficially kicks off summer.

By SPC Rick Fahr

Reality and pseudo-reality crossedpaths this week, with the concept of patri-otism caught in the middle.

“Miracle” is the Hollywood version ofthe 1980 U.S. Olympic hockey team thatstunned the world by beating the vauntedRussians and then going on to win the goldmedal.

The feel-good story resonates eventoday because the shocking upset came ata time when then-President Jimmy Cartersaid the nation faced a crisis of confidence.That team’s victory also touched on theclassic American underdog beating longodds.

How can you not root for those guys?Even hardcase coach Herb Brooks is a guyyou can support, if you’d just as soon notgo through one of his practices.

America embraced that team as its own,and rightfully so. Those boys wore the red,white and blue and overcame huge obsta-

cles to win. They embodied the Americanspirit.

Flash forward to 2004.Another Olympics is coming up, and

America is looking for a few basketballplayers.

Right or wrong, some of the best play-ers in the world aren’t answering the call.

Kobe Bryant, Jason Kidd, Karl Maloneand Vince Carter are among those invitedwho won’t be going to Athens.

The list will probably get longer, withShaquille O’Neal, Tracy McGrady andReggie Miller not yet saying that they’llplay.

Should we cheer the hockey players andboo the basketball players who don’t showup?

It would sure be easy to deride the self-ishness of declining an Olympic invitation,

wouldn’t it?Sure it would.We’re a nation of people who seldom

pass up a chance to highlight jingoisticpatriotism.

After all, putting up a flag or pinning ona yellow ribbon are easy things to do.

Much harder is not viewing these bas-ketball players who want to keep theirsummer plans open in the harsh light ofpatriotism-above-all.

I can’t think of many things that wouldbe more meaningful than wearing a teamjersey with “U.S.A” on the front.

Those letters are more than a symbol ofa nation, they’re a pledge to a higher stan-dard.

I’m proud of those hockey players whowon gold for their country, and I can’t con-demn anyone who chooses not to play.

When patriotism and the sports worldcollide, ideology often clashes with reality.Thankfully, we live in a country where thatclash is mostly figurative.

FAHR GAME

‘Miracle’: When patriotism, sports world collide


661st celebrates successful tourPhotos by AF Staff Sgt. Joshua Gorman

Members of the 661st Military Police Co. celebrated a successful tour of duty this week with a victory dinner, during which BG Jay Hood, JTF Guantanamo com-mander, congratulated the group.

Photo by SPC Rick Fahr

Honoringjob well doneBG Mitch LeClaire (center), JTFGuantanamo deputy commander ofoperations, thanks CPT Linda S.Schwarz, JDOG facilities engineer,and JDOG team members for theirwork on detainee facilities. LeClairepresented a number of troopers of therepair and utilities sections with coinsat a ceremony Saturday.


Chaplain’s Corner

Photos by AFStaff Sgt. Joshua Gorman

Farewell Brunch

Alpha CourseA discussion forum designed

to answer questions aboutChristianity. Held at CampAmerica North, room L001,every Tuesday at 7 p.m.

Soul SurvivorListen to contemporary

Christian music and dynamicpreaching by CH Odean. Heldat the Club Survivor deck everyWednesday at 7 p.m. Refresh-ments available also.

Thursday TicketEach week a contemporary

movie is played and afterwardsviewers discuss the morals andethics shown in the film. Heldat Camp America North, roomL001, every Thursday at 7 p.m.

Women’s BibleStudy

“Becoming avessel God can

use” –<><

Join us in fellowship andthe study of God’s word.

The Bible study will beheld at Fellowship Hallevery Thursday at 6:30

p.m.

Note: Bible study will not be heldthe fourth Thursday of each

month.For more information, or if trans-portation is needed, call Joan at

ext. 5700.

(Above) CH (LTC)Steve Feehan speaksto the guests at abrunch welcoming newchapel staff and sayinggoodbye to onespreparing to leave.(Right) Members of theProtestant chapel wor-ship service join in con-versation and fellowshipat a brunch at theBayview Club May 23.

Padre's CornerBy CH (LCDR) James Dowds

There is a bumper sticker that says: "You may be the only Bible some people will everread ..." Two of the Scriptural Readings from the Liturgy of the Ascension point to thecommission of Jesus to be His witnesses. Pope Paul VI, wrote some thirty years ago that,"Modern people tend to listen more to witnesses than to teachers and if they listen to teach-ers , it is because they are first witnesses." We might say: "Walk the talk." It is not terri-bly difficult to quote the Scripture, to know the teaching of Christ and be fluent in talkingabout the doctrines of the faith. It is quite another thing to witness to the Scripture and theteaching of Christ by putting it into action. Would one who does not know Jesus or believein Him be able to convict us of being His witness?

Chapel Services and Programs

Heavenly Bits andPieces

By CH (MAJ) DanielOdean

When I do my best, Godtakes care of the rest. Whether we want to admit it or

not, we only can do what the Lordequips and strengthens us toaccomplish.

He is in control of the past,present and future history, not youor me. The best advice I can giveis to seek the Lord while we stillcan.

The Psalmist wrote, "One thingI ask of the Lord, this is what Iseek: that I may dwell in thehouse of the Lord all the days ofmy life, to gaze upon the beauty ofthe Lord and to seek Him in Histemple" (Psalms 27:4 NIV).


15 Minutes of Fame...With Petty Officer 2nd Class David Krikorian, MSST

By SPC Katherine L. Collins

Petty Officer 2nd Class David Kriko-rian pledged to serve his nation out of adeep desire to contribute his part to pro-tecting the freedoms he so greatly enjoys.Serving with the Coast Guard, he alsoenhances his own future as a servicemem-ber and civilian, while enjoying now themany benefits military life provides; forexample, working and cross training withother great servicemembers, includingother branches of the military and foreignmilitary members.

Q: What inspired you to join the mil-itary?

A: I wanted to do something to preparefor my future, which meant developingsome job skills and finding a way to payfor college. With a great desire to serve mycountry, the military was the perfectanswer.

Q: How many years and in whatbranches and components have youserved?

A: I served three years on active duty,then one year as a reservist, all in the U.S.Coast Guard.

Q: Where have you deployed?A: Prior to GTMO, I served at various

places up and down the east coast, includ-ing Boston and New York Harbor.

Q: What do you recall as your bestmilitary experience?

A: My first search and rescue casewhere we saved two lives was the best.After it was over, I looked back feelingtrue job satisfaction.

Q: How has your military serviceimpacted and molded you as a coast-guardsman and person?

A: It has taught me leadership and totake responsibility for my actions. It’s alsotaught me patience and to work well withothers.

Q: In what ways has your family sup-

ported you in your military service?A: At first they didn’t, but now my fam-

ily shows it is proud of what I do by keep-ing in touch with me often and by askingquestions about what and how I am doing.

Q: What is your mission with JTFand your employment back home?

A: I am a coxswain, which means Idrive the boat as we detect, intercept anddeter the enemy. I do the same at home. Iam a reservist, but I am attached to thisactive duty unit under a two-year contract.In the Coast Guard, I’ve also served in lawenforcement.

Q: What do you enjoy most aboutyour current job in the military?

A: I enjoy working with a great groupof guys and also other military branches. Isee the important role each individualplays in the larger task at hand, and how

each branch operates differently yet pullstogether as one team to perform a mission.

Q: What has been your greatest chal-lenge here in Guantanamo Bay?

A: Being able to adapt to new and inter-esting situations.

Q: What personal strengths do youfind benefit you most in this mission?

A: Not letting the small stuff bother meis important.

Q: What do you do to relax at homeand when you deploy?

A: I spear fish in the bay and go outwith friends.

Q: What goals have you set for your-self while here?

A: I aim to just perform the mission tothe best of my ability.

Q: What has been most rewardingabout this mission?

A: This mission is different than whatwe are use to, where we typically performmore law enforcement, and the rules ofengagement are different here. It was greatto see the team come together to learn andperform the new job. The range andMOUNT cross-training with the infantrywas a high point too, as were the footpatrols with the Marines.

Q: Looking back on your overall mil-itary experience, what makes you mostproud to serve?

A: The fact that I am directly involvedwith saving people’s lives and now pro-tecting them makes me most proud.

Q: What are your immediate andlong-term plans for when you returnhome?

A: I want to finish out my tour thenreturn to school to finish my double degreein management information systems andhuman resource management. I have justone year left. After I graduate I will returnto the service, possibly as an officer. I’mnot sure.

Photo by SPC Katherine L. Collins

Petty Officer 2nd Class David Krikorian, MSST,serves JTF as a coxswain, driving the boats thatdefend Guantanamo Bay's waterways. Here heprepares to steer the boat from the boat housedock out to the bay for his day’s shift.

Camp Bulkeley

Notice:The Bulkeley

Lyceumwill be closedthis week tomake repairs

on the projector.

It is important to rememberto take care of our familieswhile on deployment. Oftenwhen troopers deploy, the vastmajority of complaints to theIG are from family membersnot receiving support or moneyto run the household.

The person who receivesyour payment may be depend-ing on those dollars to meetexpenses. Troopers who do notmake their payment on time orin full, often find the InspectorGeneral working with theircommander to ensure troopersmeet the agreed to or courtordered standard.

It’s all about doing the rightthing. The vast majority oftroopers do the right thing andtake care of their familyresponsibilities.

If you have a question aboutsupport or any other matter that

you cannot solve in your chainof command, please feel free tocontact the Inspector General.

Each IG team member isready to assist you with issuesyou may be experiencing dur-ing this deployment.

The IG phone number is5399. You may visit the IGoffice in Room 204 of theCommissions building Monday– Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.and Saturday from 8 a.m. to 1p.m. The Camp America IGoffice is in Building 7200 andis staffed Tuesday from 9 to 10a.m. and Friday 3 to 4 p.m. IGassistance is available anytimeby appointment.

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IG: Avoid a complaintfor non-support

Bus stop routes include thefollowing stops. Not all stopsare listed.Sherman Avenue

First Street – :00; :30;East Caravella – :03; :33;Marine Hill – :05; :35;Post Office – :10; :40;Windjammer – :11; :41;NEX – :14; :44;Bulkeley landing – :17; :47;Ferry landing – :21; :51;Commissions Building –:23; :53;Ordnance – :26; :56;Bulkeley landing – :28; :58;NEX – :32; :02;Windjammer – :36; :06;Post Office – :37; :07;Marine Hill – :41; :11;Hospital – :48; :18;Windward Loop 1 –:52; :22.

Camp America/NEXCamp America – :00; :20; :40;NEX trailer – :02; :22; :42;Camp Delta 2 –:06; :26; :46;TK 4 – :12; :32; :52;TK 1 – :16; :36; :56;Windjammer/Gym –:23; :43; :03;NEX – :30; :50; :10;Windjammer Gym –:35; :55; :15;TK 1 – :40; :00; :20;TK 4 – :46; :06; :26;Camp Delta 1 –:52; :12; :32;Camp Am,erica – :00; :20; :40

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Buses.

Downtown LyceumFri., May 28

8 p.m. The Prince and MePG - 111 min

10 p.m. Walking TallPG13 - 87 minSat., May 29

8 p.m. Home on the Range PG - 76 min

10 p.m. Man on FireR - 146 min

Sun., May 308 p.m. Dirty Dancing:

Havana NightPG - 87 min

10 p.m. Never Die AloneR - 88 min

Mon., May 318 p.m. The Ladykillers

R - 104 minTues., June 1

8 p.m. Walking TallPG13 - 87 minWed., June 2

8 p.m. Home on the Range PG - 76 min

Thurs., June 38 p.m. The Passion of the Christ

R - 127 min

Clinic Hours Sick Call Hours Clinic Hours Sick Call Hours

Mon-Fri 07:00 to 17:00 *Mon-Fri 07:00 to 10:00 24 Hours / Days Mon-Fri 07:00 to 10:00Closed Weekends *Mon-Fri 13:00 to 15:00 7 Days / Week Mon-Fri 13:00 to 15:00

*(No Sick Call Wed. From 13:00 to 15:00 Closed For Training)

(No Sick Call Wed. From 13:00 to 15:00 Closed

For Training) *Closed Weekends Sat 07:00 to 10:00

~JAS Hours Of Operation~

For Emergencies Call 911

*Camp America JAS* *Kittery Beach JAS*

For after hours care go to Kittery Beach Joint Aid Station. Or call

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The GTMO Guide: Answers to Your QuestionsWho can help me? What’s for lunch? What movie’s playing? Where can I find that? How does this work?

Today: Lunch - Fish Amandine; Dinner - Prime RibsSaturday: Lunch - Roast Pork Loin;Dinner - Baked LasagnaSunday: Lunch - Chicken Broccoli;Dinner - Stuffed FlounderMonday: Lunch - Chicken Cacciatore;dinner - Lemon Pepper fishTuesday: Lunch - Roast Turkey;Dinner - Herbed Baked ChickenWednesday: Lunch - Roast Pork;Dinner - Honey Glazed Cornish HenThursday: Lunch - Barbecued Spareribs;Dinner Braised Pork ChopsFriday: Lunch - Salisbury Steak; Dinner - Shirmp Scampi

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CatholicMain Chapel

Wed. 5 p.m. Holy Hour and Rosary6:00-6:25 p.m. Confessions6:30 p.m. RCIA (Chaplain’s office)

Sat. 4:15 p.m. Confession5:30 p.m. Vigil Mass

Sun. 9 a.m. Mass10:15 a.m. Spanish Mass (Sanct. B)

M-Fri. 11:30 a.m. Mass (Cobre Chapel)Camp America

Sun. 7:30 p.m. MassProtestantMain Chapel

Mon. 7 p.m. Prayer Group Fellowship*Wed. 7 p.m. Men’s Bible Study*

9:30 a.m. Sunday School11 a.m. Service/Sunday School

* Fellowship Hall located in Chapel ComplexCamp America

Tues. 7 p.m. AlphaWed. 7 p.m. Soul Survivor (Club Survivor)Sun. 7:30 a.m. Christian Worship

9 a.m. ProtestantNew Life Fellowship

Sun. 1 p.m. Service (Main Chapel)Pentecostal Gospel

Sun. 8 a.m. Service (Sanc C)5 p.m. Service (Sanc C)

Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day SaintsSun. 9 a.m. Sanctuary A

IslamicFri. 1 p.m. Room 12, Chapel Complex

JewishCall 2323 for more information

Camp America Church Bus schedule:Sun. 8:15 a.m. Tierra Kay

The bus will return following worship.

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Photo by SPC Rick Fahr

Troopers honoredSFC Carl Waltenburg (right) and Air Force Master SGT Alfred Goer recentlyreceived Defense Meritorious Service medals for their service to JTF Guantanamo.Presenting the awards was BG Jay Hood, JTF Guantanamo commander.

Safety reminderRemember that reflective belts/vests

are required at all times when running, walking or biking.

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