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Events for Sexual Assault Awareness Month Continue

Members of the First Class Petty Officer Association participate in Fleet and Family Support Center’s Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention 24-hour walk around Naval Station Guantanamo Bay’s Cooper Field track, April 15.

Fleet and Family Support Center (FFSC) at Naval Station Guantanamo Bay held a Sexual Assault and Prevention

month 24-hour walk, April 14-15.April has been designated as Sexual Assault Awareness and

Prevention Month and this year’s theme is “Eliminate Sexual Assault: Know your part. Do your part.”

FFSC has been busy getting the word out planning multiple events throughout the month including their latest event, the SAAPM 24-Hour Walk.

Starting at 4 p.m. on Thursday, April 14 and continuing to 4 p.m. on Fri., April 15, participants walk around the Cooper Field Track carrying a teal flag.

“Events like these are important because it brings awareness not only of the program but it also shows victims that people are there to support them as well,” remarked participant, Religious Program Specialist 2nd Class Brittney Lampkin. “I was once a Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Victim Advocate and I am always ready to continue to support a good cause.”

According to Naval Station Command Master Chief Rodd Tooker, the Armed Services are not the only ones to deal with the issues of Sexual Assault. It happens everywhere. Getting the information out and training people about what to do and how to help is very important.

“What I am most proud of, is the Navy and all the services have taken a proactive stance to educate, train and when needed to take

immediate action to ensure every service member knows how to recognize potential problems to get ahead of the situation before it turns ugly and that each of us are accountable for our actions,” continued Tooker.

Many groups took up the call to help with walk such as the Chief Petty Officer (CPO) Mess, First Class Petty Officer Association, Junior Enlisted Association and various departments around base.

“The Sexual Assault Prevention and Response program has always been a program that I have shown interest in, for several years,” remarked CPO Mess member, Chief Interior Communications Electrician Phillip Baker. “It’s important to me because the program helps and supports Sailors, through various training and resources available. We will as a command stand up and take a stand for the SAPR program, because one victim is too many.”

With the Department of the Navy Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Office (DON SAPRO) visit later this month along with Pure Praxis, a social theater group, the events for highlighting Sexual Assault are not over yet.

Pure Praxis presents high energy, interactive scenarios that challenge, encourage and motivate audience members to take a stand and accomplish the change they desire.

The Pure Praxis shows will be on April 27 from 7 to 8 a.m. and 2 to 3 p.m. and on April 28 from 10 to 11 a.m. and 7 to 8 p.m. in the Windjammer Ballroom. For more information please contact the SAPR team at 4227 or 4677.

MC2 Kegan E. KayPhotojournalist

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VOL. 73 • NO. 13

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

MC2 KEGAN KAY

Guantanamo Bay GazetteNAVAL STATION GUANTANAMO BAY, CUBA

PUBLIC AFFAIRS OFFICER GAZETTE EDITOR PHOTOJOURNALIST

■Job/Department: Broadcaster/ AFN Radio GTMO■Age: 23■Hometown: Waldron, Arkansas■Hero(es): My Dad■Sports Team: Razorbacks■Movie: Nacho Libre■TV Show: The Office (American)■Hobby: Bowling■Musician: Louis Armstrong■Greatest Passion: Playing music.■Ambition/goal: To finish college with a master’s degree and a bachelor’s degree.■Sailors of the Week Because: MC3 Jacob Goff was selected as Naval Station Guantanamo Bay’s Sailor of the Week for his hard work during the 2016 Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society Radiothon. Petty Officer Goff broadcasted live during the event, ensured all music was ready for upcoming bumps and requests, and helped volunteers take donations in support of NMCRS. Also, MC3 Goff’s hard work and consistent dedication to improving himself and others throughout the year resulted in him being named as the 2015 Navy Broadcaster of the Year in the recent Russell-Egnor Navy Media Awards competition.

MC3 JACOB GOFF

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Dental Health and Care with TRICARECommander, Region Southeast

With its emphasis on diagnostic and preventive care, the TRICARE Retiree Dental Program can help you

avoid bigger problems down the road.Did you know that more than 120 different diseases are first

detected in the mouth? And that going for your annual dental exams can actually help in detecting heart disease, diabetes, pancreatic cancer and more? In fact, swollen gums, mouth ulcers, dry mouth and excessive gum problems can often be signs of bigger health problems. The good news is that most dental diseases are actually preventable.

The TRICARE Retiree Dental Program (TRDP) was created and designed with this in mind. When seeing a network dentist, TRDP enrollees have the peace of mind of knowing that they get two annual exams, two cleanings (or three for Type 1/Type 2 diabetics) and an x-ray covered at 100%--with no out-of-pocket costs. This allows enrollees to recoup almost all of their annual premiums and ensures their dental and overall health is being well cared for.

Here are some other reasons why more than 1.5 million current enrollees find the TRDP to be such a good value and an important partner in their health:

• As soon as your enrollment takes effect, you’re covered for routine services, fillings, root canals, gum surgery, oral surgery and dental accidents. After 12 months of continuous enrollment, you’ll get crowns, dentures, dental implants, braces and more.

• The TRDP offers a large nationwide network of dentists

New Application Process for US Local Hires

to help you save money on your covered dental care. To find a network dentist near you, use the “Find a Dentist” link at trdp.org.

• Network dentists have agreed to accept reduced fees for covered services—there are no surprise costs beyond the expected cost share and deductible, where applicable.

• Each enrollee gets a generous $1,300 annual maximum, a $1,200 annual dental accident maximum, and a $1,750 lifetime maximum for braces.

• The TRDP coordinates benefits with other dental plans, allowing you to maximize your coverage under both plans and reduce or even eliminate your out-of-pocket dental costs.

Visit trdp.org to enroll, and choose the method that works best for you. Enroll online using the Quick Link to the Beneficiary Web Enrollment (BWE) site, or print an application from the TRDP website and mail it to Delta Dental along with the correct prepayment amount.

After enrolling, you’re encouraged to register for the online Consumer Toolkit®, where you can verify your program eligibility; review your benefits, coverage levels, and remaining maximums and deductibles; check on the status of your processed claims and claim payments; and sign up for paperless (electronic) Explanation of Benefits statements.

Your oral health plays a big role in your overall well-being and quality of life. Enroll in the TRDP today—and enjoy regular, affordable dental care that’s essential for your lifelong health and peace of mind.

Naval Station Guantanamo Bay Human Resources Office

The Department of Navy (DON) has decided to move all US local hire recruitment to OCHR Operations Centers

in CONUS that are currently servicing overseas. For Military Spouses, Civilian Family Members, and Military Family Members, this means that Local Job Opportunity Announcements (JOA) for Guantanamo Bay, Cuba positions will be centrally posted on USAJOBS beginning 01 May 2016. If you are already living overseas, or preparing to relocate to an overseas duty location, it’s as easy as visiting the USAJOBS website to find information on overseas employment opportunities.

How does this affect the applicant? In order to apply for a Federal overseas position, applicants will

be required to submit an electronic resume to the USAJOBS announcement and answer assessment questions regarding their eligibility and qualifications. USAJOBS helps applicants conduct searches and apply for positions through one single automated method. In addition, the site has a variety of resources including customized job alerts, search tips, and tutorials to help you find the right federal job. It also functions as a resume and document repository to keep your relevant documents in one place and readily available for submission. Another significant benefit of using USAJOBS is that throughout key stages of the application process, individuals applying for Federal employment will be notified through the site about the status of their application. Please note that all USAJOBS announcements expire at 11:59 PM Eastern

Time (ET) on the published closing date.How can you begin utilizing USAJOBS? A valid email address is the only thing you’ll need to create a

USAJOBS account. Simply follow the instructions under the “Create an Account” tab and confirm your email address, provide the requested personal information, and establish a username and password to finalize your registration. It is not necessary to create an account to search for jobs, the account is only necessary when applying for jobs online. A military spouse or family member may apply for employment up to 30 days before their anticipated arrival overseas. However, they may not receive preference until their arrival at the foreign location. First time users are highly encouraged to visit the USAJOBS Resource Center for additional information, including Top Ten Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) and a USAJOBS fact sheet.

What is HRO’s role in the new application process? Because US Local positions will be announced ONLY on

USAJOBS and filled exclusively through online application, no hard copy resumes will be accepted at HRO after the transition date of 01 May 2016. HRO will continue to carry on with the mission to provide strategic HR advisory services to customers and those seeking overseas employment. For questions concerning the status of your application, the OCHR Employee Information Center (EIC) can be reached via email, DONEIC@navy.mil or by phone at 1-800-378-4559.

Naval Station Guantanamo Bay is unique in a lot of aspects, but one of them is the vast

number of ranges the installation hosts.The Weapons department conducts and average

of 40 ranges per month which requires a lot of coordination, safety and of course ammunition.

“Every command that has armed watch standers or some kind of fighting capability or some sort of mission that evolves fire arms ultimately is going to need to maintain qualifications,” explained Naval Station Guantanamo Bay Weapons Officer Lt. Jeffrey Crabtree. “The other thing that makes us unique is that we have so many ranges to support different colors of uniforms.”

With Naval Station Guantanamo Bay having two sides, Windward and Leeward, and along with the Joint Task Force Guantanamo Bay the installation hosts all five branches of military, both active and reserves.

Due to the various branches and the various requirements of each it makes organizing and coordinating all the ranges an imperative safety measure.

“We are the ones who facilitate what can be supported, where and how,” remarked Crabtree. “There are certain things [departments and units] requests that they can have and some they can’t have depending on the range procedures.”

To handle the various requirements and qualifications each branch and security service needs, the Weapons department trains every Range Liaison Officer for each unit or department, this is to ensure that everyone is on the same page and that range procedures are followed across the board.

“On a weekly basis we script the schedule for what they are doing,” said Crabtree. “The way we are ultra safe about it is we don’t mix and match things. We identify very clearly exactly who is doing what, with

what weapons and ammunition being used.”All of that scripting is impacted by each range’s

Surface Danger Zone, a mathematically predicted area a projectile will impact upon return to earth by direct fire or ricochet.

The SDZ of the ranges are determined and analyzed by agents from Naval Facilities Engineering Command Southeast and are important for implementing safety measures especially when the areas of the SDZ go over roads such as Sherman road for the Windward Range or over the bay.

Guards or harbor patrol with be placed to keep people from entering the danger zones and to radio the check fire command to prevent any accidents while range is on going.

These preventive measure are especially important when a community member is making their float plans. Anyone planning on taking a boat out should check that their float plan does not have them going into the SDZs and then not deviating from that plan once out on the water.

Between the weapons office handling the ammunition, taking care of the ranges, training the range liaisons and safety officers, and handling communication the department makes sure to follow their thick binder of standard operating procedures (SOP) that outlines everything from the ranges, paperwork, ammunitions and safety.

Safety is always the top priority no matter if out at the range, cleaning the weapons, transporting or handling ammunition or firing an weapon.

Being alert, having the proper gear, and following the SOPs is vital in maintaining the ranges.

“We are in communication with the ranges at all times,” explained Crabtree. “We just manage the event. We are constantly talking to them and they let us know what is going on. We have to be ready to address any emergency situation at any time.”

MC2 Kegan E. KayPhotojournalist

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Chaplain’sCorner

FOCUS IS COMING!LT Mike WiseNS Guantanamo Bay Chaplain

Focus on the Family is coming to Guantanamo Bay! On April 22-29, Dr. Harry Pearson will be

on island sharing and teaching as a representative of Focus.

Some of you may be wondering, who or what is Focus on the Family?

Started in 1977 by Dr. James Dobson in a small two room office in southern California, Dr. Dobson was concerned about the perceived breakdown of the traditional family and its negative effects on the culture at large in the late 70’s. Fast forward almost four decades, Focus on the Family is now a global Christian ministry dedicated to helping families thrive around the world.

Dr. Pearson will be sharing just about every evening at the NAVSTA chapel on a number of family topics (Marriage, Parenting, Healthy Family practices, etc.). Look for the times and topics to be on the roller soon.

Dr. Pearson, a licensed marital and family therapist as

well as a Military Family Life Counselor, has tremendous experience in situations involving addictions, the military, and family life. His over 30-plus years as a people helper has equipped him to come alongside hurting people and offer a unique combination of clinical and spiritual support.

We will also be tapping into Dr. Pearson’s vast educational and professional background to help train and equip some of our “care providers” who are here serving. What a blessing for this organization to send this wonderful resource to partner with us as we strive to have stronger families.

If you have any questions or would like Dr. Pearson to speak to you or your group, please reach out to me and we’ll see if we can make it happen. As a Chaplain, I’m so excited about what a wonderful week this is going to be for the family here! Please find the time to come and receive some tools to help build your family stronger!

Travel Safe, Travel Smart

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NSGB 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. Cooper

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Field is your reporting place of duty. There will be plenty of different activities going on including; pie in the face, life size hungry-hungry hippo, softball and plenty of more fun so be prepared for a great time. For more information contact CS2 Ingram at 55377 or CS2 Wingfield at 55338.

PTO SCHOLARSHIPSAttention all Parents and High School Seniors - the W. T. Sampson PTO will be awarding scholarships to eligible graduating W. T. Sampson or home schooled seniors. Application packets are available at the Guidance Counselor’s Office, the School’s Share Drive and the W. T. Sampson Facebook page. All applications must be turned in by April 22.

OMEGA PSI PHIThe Men of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity INC invite all members of the Divine 9 to fellowship the first Wednesday of each month at the 12:30 p.m. in the Gold Hill Galley (Left Side). Point of Contact is Deron Jenkins at 2209.

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DEFY VOLUNTEERSDEFY is accepting applications for volunteers to assist in a two-phase program that promotes team building, goal setting and increased self-confidence for our 9-12 year olds. Volunteer for a 5-day summer camp and bimonthly mentoring events through the school year. Summer Leadership Camp is August 1-5, 2016. Application deadline is April 31. Volunteer positions available are Administrative Assistant, Camp Photographer, and Mentors. For more information please contact MA1 Roberto Aguilar at Roberto.aguilar@gtmo.navy.mil or 2460.

ADVENTURERS SOCIETYGuantanamo Bay’s only open role playing gaming group invites any one who is interested to attend on Sundays from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. in the Red Cross Building. New players are always welcome. For more information visit them on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/groups/709894019111373 or call NC1 McCormick at 78590.

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