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Friday, May 16, 2008 Vol. 65 No. 20 Story by MC2 Kimberly Williams NAVSTA PAO NAVSTAearns 2nd retention award Naval Station (NAVSTA) Guantanamo Bay (GTMO) won the Retention Excellence Award for fiscal year 2007. This is the second consecutive year that the command has re- ceived this honor. The annual award recognizes commands that meet or exceed CNIC retention goals for the year. For 2007, the goals were: 50 percent for personnel with less than six years of active service, 60 percent for personnel between six and 10 years active ser- vice, and 80 percent for personnel with more than 10 years of active service. "We [NAVSTA] had a 100 percent retention rate for first, third and fourth term Sailors," said Chief Navy Career counselor (SW) Jon Monteleone, NAVSTA GTMO command ca- reer counselor. Monteleone stated that the command’s re- tention success is a di- rect result of excellent command leadership and command career development boards. "Through the use of an intrusive Career De- velopment Program, we make sure NAVSTA Sailors understand their career paths and what programs are available to them," said Monteleone. "What we advise them if they want to put in an officer com- missioning program ap- plication, take the chief's exam early or learn how to earn an early promote evaluation,” said Monteleone. Through the efforts See AWARD, page 3 Chief Boatswain's Mate (SW) John Burks signs his reenlistment papers to "stay Navy" Burks' reenlistment contributed to NAVSTA's 100 percent retention of first, third and fourth term Sailors. GRILLIN' OUT— Marine veteran Seamus Garrahy prepares steaks for Marines and their families stationed in Guantanamo Bay May 8 at the Steaks and Beer picnic. Garrahy travels around the world to put on this event annually. Photo by Martie Nunez Due to off-station training, the Gazette will not be published June 27. The Gazette will resume normal operation July 4. Editor's Editor's Editor's Editor's Editor's Note: Note: Note: Note: Note: Photo by MC2 Kimberly Williams

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Friday, May 16, 2008Vol. 65 No. 20

Story by MC2 Kimberly Williams

NAVSTA PAO

NAVSTA earns 2nd retention award

Naval Station(NAVSTA) GuantanamoBay (GTMO) won theRetention ExcellenceAward for fiscal year2007. This is the secondconsecutive year thatthe command has re-ceived this honor.

The annual awardrecognizes commandsthat meet or exceedCNIC retention goals forthe year. For 2007, thegoals were: 50 percentfor personnel with lessthan six years of activeservice, 60 percent forpersonnel between sixand 10 years active ser-vice, and 80 percent forpersonnel with morethan 10 years of activeservice.

"We [NAVSTA] had a100 percent retentionrate for first, third andfourth term Sailors,"said Chief Navy Career

counselor (SW) JonMonteleone, NAVSTAGTMO command ca-reer counselor.

Monteleone statedthat the command’s re-tention success is a di-rect result of excellentcommand leadershipand command careerdevelopment boards.

"Through the use ofan intrusive Career De-velopment Program, wemake sure NAVSTASailors understand theircareer paths and whatprograms are availableto them," saidMonteleone. "What weadvise them if they wantto put in an officer com-missioning program ap-plication, take the chief'sexam early or learn howto earn an early promoteevaluation,” saidMonteleone.

Through the efforts

See AWARD, page 3

ChiefBoatswain'sMate (SW)John Burkssigns hisreenlistmentpapers to "stayNavy" Burks'reenlistmentcontributed toNAVSTA's 100percentretention of first,third and fourthterm Sailors.

GRILLIN' OUT— Marine veteran Seamus Garrahy preparessteaks for Marines and their families stationed in Guantanamo BayMay 8 at the Steaks and Beer picnic. Garrahy travels around theworld to put on this event annually.

Photo by Martie NunezDue to off-station training,the Gazette will not be

published June 27.The Gazette will resume

normal operation July 4.

Editor'sEditor'sEditor'sEditor'sEditor'sNote:Note:Note:Note:Note:

Photo by MC2 Kimberly Williams

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Commanding Officer.....................................................................................Capt. Mark M. LearyExecutive Officer..........................................................................................Cmdr. Sylvester MooreCommand Master Chief...............................................................CMDCM(SW/AW) Keith CarlsonPublic Affairs Officer......................................................................................................Bruce LloydPublic Affairs Office LPO........................................................................................MC1 Robert LambGazette Editor.........................................................................................MC2 Kimberly Williams

The Guantanamo Bay Gazette is an authorized publication for members ofthe military services and their families stationed at U.S. Naval StationGuantanamo Bay. The contents do not necessarily reflect the official viewsof 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 StationGuantanamo Bay. Questions or comments can be directed to the PAO. TheGazette staff can be reached by phone at ext. 4502; fax 4819; by email [email protected]. Get the Gazette online at www.cnic.navy.mil/guantanamo

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Vol. 65 No. 20

Navy News

Photo by MC2 Kim Williams

RADIOTHON— Cmdr. Jeff Johnston announces the bottom of the hour repeater song to the “103.1 TheBlitz” listening audience during the Navy Marine Corps Relief Society’s 2008 Radiothon. The organizationhas exceeded its goal of $7000 in pledges for this year and is anticipating even more pledges. Donors cancontact Chief Construction Electrician (SCW) Craig Thomas to pay off their pledges at 4325 or 84175between now and May 30. Payments are accepted in the form of cash, check or money order only.All proceeds collected during the Radiothon will gotoward the NMCRS operating budget which helpsSailors, Marines and their families in times of need.

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May 31 at 10 a.m.

At the MWR Marina

Deadline for entry is 9 May 31

Register, pick up rules and building tips at the Marina

For More Information Call 2345

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many Sailors have become aware of theiroptions to stay Navy including benefitsthat guarantee them a choice of their nextduty station or type of duty.

The Guaranteed Assignment RetentionDetailing (GUARD 2000) Program offerstwo guaranteed assignments within a 20-year career time frame for active dutyUSN, USNR-R (FTS), and USNR mem-bers in return for a four, five or six-yearreenlistment.

" People have spoken of the GUARDprogram like it is a mermaid many haveheard of, but few have seen. I saved myoption to GUARD for orders for my finaltour," said Electronics Technician (SW)1st Class Jerry Ramm. "You must be aboutone year out from a PCS and EAOS andboth must occur within the year, so a littlethought needs to be put into your futurereenlistments and the tour lengths youaccept in order to plan the use of GUARDwell. I’ve been planning for this occur-rence since I decided to reenlist at my tenyear mark and everything has been fallinginto place as I hoped."

NAVSTA Commanding Officer Capt.Mark Leary echoed Ramm's statementthat it is important for Sailors to prepareearly so that they are aware of all optionsopen to them.

"NAVSTA GTMO's leadership contin-ues to rely on the commitment of Sailorsas the cornerstone of readiness to achieveGTMO's and Navy’s mission," said Leary."The award-winning contributions of theNAVSTA Command Career Counselor,our retention team and command leadersnot only strengthens this command, butprovides quality Sailors back to the Fleetat their rotation dates," said Leary. "TeamGTMO is made up of some of the finestpeople from around the globe and theirwork ethic and professionalism makesNAVSTA GTMO one of the best locationsfor assignment in the world."

AWARD from page 1

First Guarantee. The firstguaranteed assignment must

be used during member’sfirst reenlistment. Tour

length waivers of up to 18months of a prescribed sea

tour (PST) will beconsidered on a case-by-case

basis.

Subsequent Guarantees.Members who are in theirsecond or subsequent term

are entitled to one additionalguaranteed assignment under

this program.

The GUARD 2000assignment is the result ofnegotiations between the

member and the detailer (thedetailer has greater latitude

in assigning members tolower priority billets for a

longer reenlistment period)for a mutually agreeable

assignment.

All assignments must be tovalid billets. FMI about

GUARD 2000 visit http://buperscd.technology.navy.mil/bup_updt/508/milpers/1306-

1002.htm

GUARD 2000at a glance

Registration for the Youth CenterSummer Camp begins May 26,

2008 Monday - Friday9:30 a.m. - 6 p.m. at the

Youth Center

In the early 60’s there wasa catchy little tune “buckle upfor safety buckle up.” It wasdesigned to draw attention toa new safety device in cars,the seatbelt.

The Department of Defensehas requi red the use ofseatbelts while driving or as apassenger since the 1980’s.OPNAVINST 5100.12H states“Individuals must be aware oftheir personal responsibility inthe Navy’s Traffic Safety Pro-gram.”

The national average forseatbelt use is 82 percent ac-cording to the National High-way Traffic Safety Adminis-tration (NHTSA).

The Guantanamo Bay aver-age seatbelt use in is about 58percent, this is 24 percent be-low the national average.

I hear people stating that“we’re only in GTMO” or “thespeed limit is only 25 MPH.”There are statistics and re-search papers that shows upto 74 percent of traffic fatali-ties occur at less than 25 MPHand less than 45 miles fromhome.

You’re living in a statistic,complacency can be disas-trous.

At 24 percent below the na-tional average where is the“personal responsibility?”

Safety Corner:Seatbelt use

in GTMO

By Joseph Perfetto

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News

PIDC hosts talent night , raises funds for annual eventStory by MC1 Robert Lamb

NAVSTA Public Affairs

GTMO residents tookpart in the Kabayan NightTalent Night May 10 atthe Sunken Garden areaadjacent to Cooper Field.

The event was a fund-raiser for the upcomingannual Philippine Indepen-dence day Celebration inJune.

“Kabayan Nights, for-merly GTMO Idol, is avide-oke singing contestthat’s held every other Sat-urday night at the SunkenGarden behind Gold HillTowers Barracks,” saidCecille “Pencille”Peñaflorida, Philippine In-dependence Committee(PIDC), Ways andMeans committee chair-person. “Tickets are soldto purchase drinks or ap-petizers and a variety ofFilipino food is also offeredfor donations. The turn outhas been very good andwe’ve raised a decentamount of money so far.”

The PDIC event com-memorates the sover-eignty and independenceof the Philippine Islandsfrom the colonial rule ofSpain that took place June

12, 1898, prior to the for-mal conclusion of theSpanish-American War.

Denise Clark, AmericanRed Cross station man-ager talked about the ex-ceptional talent and tradi-tional cuisine served dur-ing the show.

“It is nice to know wehave such great singers inour community. We [at-tendees] were warmlywelcomed and treated likefamily. I would recom-mend that everyone at-tend,” said Clark.

The theme for thisyear's PIDC is “PistangPinoy”, which means Fili-pino Fiesta.

“This years Filipino Fi-esta will show our foreignnational friends how fies-tas are really suppose tobe celebrated the Filipinoway,” said Burns and RoeLeaders League President,Ped Aungon.

“Mr. Craig Basel, Mo-rale, Welfare and Recreationdirector, is trying to get alive band here to play someoriginal Filipino music," saidJhoanne Santiago, Burnsand Roe Leaders League

Vice President. "We’ll alsohave Filipino versions of par-lor games and of course Fili-

pino food will be served be-fore the start of the pro-gram,” said Santiago.

Julieta Paraiso sings as she welcomes guests to Kabayan NightMay 10 at the Sunken Garden. Residents will have anotherchance to enjoy Kabayan Night and taste traditional Filipinofood, May 24 at 9 p.m. for the final Kabayan Night prior toPIDC in June.

The final Kabayan TalentNight will take place May24 at 9 p.m.

FCPOAFORBES HOUSE FUND-RAISER RUN

May 17 at 8 a.m. 6 mile run from USNH to Cable Beach to help the

Lake County Domestic Violence Shelterrecover from water damage. A shuttle will be available from Cable Beach at 7 a.m.

FMI call ND1 Dean Paraskeva at 84536, ET1 Jerry Ramm at 4721

Photo by MC1 Robert Lamb

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CatholicDaily Catholic Mass Mon. - Fri.5:30 p.m. (Main Chapel)Vigil Mass, Sat. 5 p.m. (MainChapel)Sun. Mass, 7:30 a.m. (JTF-Troopers Chapel)Sun. 9 a.m. Mass (MainChapel)Protestant (GTMO Chapel)Sat. 11 a.m. Seventh DayAdventist Service (Room B)Sun. 5:30 a.m. Iglesia NiChristo (Room A)8 a.m. Pentecostal GospelTemple (Room D)9 a.m. LDS Service (Room A)10 a.m. Liturgical Service(Room B)11 a.m. General Prot. Service11 a.m. United JamaicanFellowship (Bldg 1036)1 p.m. Gospel Service1 p.m. LORIMI GospelService(Room D)7 p.m. GTMO Bay ChristianFellowship (Fellowship Hall)Friday Religious Services1:15 p.m. Islamic Service(Room C)7 p.m. Jewish Service (FMI call2628)

Religious Services/JTF Troopers Chapel

Catholic ServicesWed. 11 a.m. Spanish Mass(New)Sat. 6:30 p.m. Vigil Mass (PPIChapel)Sun. 7:30 a.m. Sunday Mass(New)

Religious Services/Base Chapel

Steve Doherty(Retired Steve)

NAVSTA Ombudsman84882/77239

[email protected] Schiltz

NAVSTA Ombudsman84792/78519

[email protected] Ammenson

US Naval HospitalOmbudsman

Pager 72090 #493

OmbudsmanCorner

GTMO School of Dance holds recital

The Guantanamo Bay (GTMO)School of Dance held its Springrecital May 9 at the Windjammer.

Students, instructors and agroup of fathers and their daugh-ters performed ballet, tap, jazz, hip-hop and Irish Step choreographywhich was taught by an all-volun-teer staff.

The school is under the direc-tion of departing directorUtilitiesman 2nd Class Rachel Th-ompson, who has worked as aprofessional dancer in the past.

"I turned pro at age 18 in thechorus of '42nd Street' in Houston’s'Theater Under the Stars,'” said Th-ompson. "I performed with musictheater companies and cruise shipsand taught dance until age 31 be-fore joining the Navy," said Thomp-son.

She also explained how it is onlynatural for her to teach dance tothose willing to learn.

Cmdr. Jeff Johnston performs with his youngest daughter Jackie during thefather/daughter dance at the 2008 GTMO School of Dance Spring Recital, May 9.

Story by MC2 Kimberly Williams

NAVSTA PAO

"Dance has been a part of mylife since I was six," said Thomp-son. " It’s such a great way to learnhow to learn. I couldn’t sit by andnot share dance with the children ofGTMO. When God gives you a tal-ent, to not use it is to be ungratefuland that would be unacceptable."

Parents of students in the pro-gram are sad to see Thompson go,but are excited about the upcom-ing dance year.

"I enjoyed seeing the passion fordancing from the instructors,which reflected in their students,"said Lt. Gloria Pierce whose daugh-ter Jasmine was in the advancedjazz and hip-hop classes. "The mostmemorable time was the recital, ofcourse. All the kids had their 'gamefaces' on. They were ready toshow the audience everything theyhad learned, and they did. Thosekids were great!"

"For me, the most memorable

part of the entire program waswatching Rachel Thompson workwith the children," said Lt. RobertTrujillo, who has two daughtersenrolled in ballet and tap classes."She provided the kids with a goodunderstanding of dance. After therecital ended Saturday night, mytwo year old daughter C.J. cameup to me and said, 'Daddy, I’m ababy ballerina.' How can I ask foranything better or more memorablethan that."

GTMO School of Dance, opento children ages two to 18 years,operates from September to Maywith the May recital serving as theschool's finale performance. Theprogram is looking for volunteerdance instructors, regardless ofbackground, for the 2008-2009dance year. Registration for studentswill begin later this year. For moreinformation about the program con-tact Rachael Thompson at 75551.

Photo by Lt. Cmdr Eileen D'Andrea

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Feature

You can’t blame it on the warm sunnyweather. You can’t blame it on road construc-tion either. You can’t even blame it on theamount of traffic that’s here! So why are traf-fic violations on the rise in Guantanamo Bay(GTMO)?

Master at Arms 1st Class(SW) TerryBunche, Naval Station Security Pass & I.D.Office said, “We’ve [Security] noticed an ex-treme increase in the amount of traffic ticketsbeing issued in the last month or so.”

The traffic laws in GTMO are comparableto the laws back in the states, with one majorexception, the speed limit. The speed limit hereis 25 miles per hour (MPH) in most desig-nated areas and major roadways. The speedlimit in parking lots is only 10 mph, 15 MPH inany residential, barracks or billeting area, andfive MPH during physical training or duringtroop movement. It doesn’t take much for adriver to be distracted or to lose concentrationand before he or she knows it they are up to30 MPH.

The GTMO Motor Vehicle Code(NAVSTAGTMO 11200.1) prescribes admin-istrative penalties (on a point system) for vari-ous violations. Driving with an expired regis-tration is worth three points, failure to yield toemergency vehicles will get you four points,following to close to another vehicle can befour points, and failure to report an accident issix points. Points assessed shall remain on thedriver’s record for 12 months. The Code re-quires the Security Officer to revoke a driver’sbase privileges for one year when a driver ac-cumulates 12 points within 12 consecutivemonths or 18 points within 24 months.

Upon receipt of a citation, the violator has aright to an administrative hearing at the GTMOTraffic Review Board. Traffic Review Boardappearances are mandatory for some viola-tions. At the Traffic Review Board, the Traf-fic Magistrate hears evidence from both sidesin order to make a finding as to whether thedriver committed the violation.

The traffic review board chief magistrateis the public works officer. The Guantanamo

Bay traffic review board takes place once amonth. The chief magistrate takes final ac-tion on all appeals from suspension or revo-cations of driving privileges.

“The traffic board is an administrative fo-rum, not a legal one,” said Chief MagistrateCmdr. Jeff Johnston. “There is no connec-tion between GTMO driving record and theiron-base privileges elsewhere. The Consoli-dated Law Enforcement Operations Center(CLEO) system tracks everyone’s drivingthroughout the military services, on all instal-lation. So if you pick up a six-month suspen-sion the day before you leave GTMO, you’llspend the first six months of your next tourbumming a ride from the main gate.”

In addition to the military-wide suspensiontracking system that Johnston mentioned, thejoint-service Motor Vehicle Traffic Supervi-sion instruction (OPNAVINST 11200.5D) re-quires the installation to notify a driver’s statelicensing agency of any suspension of oneyear or longer based on a drunk driving orrefusal to submit to blood, breath, or urinetesting for drug or alcohol content.

One of the most serious offenses in theCode is driving a vehicle under the influenceof alcohol or other controlled substances. Noperson may operate a vehicle while intoxi-

cated or impaired by alcohol beverages, drugs,or chemical substances. If the drivers bloodor breathe alcohol content (BAC) is 0.08 per-cent or greater, the Traffic Review Board maypresume that the driver was intoxicated, andthe driver will be subject to a mandatory one-year suspension. If the BAC is at 0.05 per-cent but less than 0.08, the Board may pre-sume that the driver is impaired, and he or shewill face a six-month suspension.

All GTMO drivers should understand thenaval Station’s “Impaired Consent” policy re-garding breath and blood testing for alcohol ordrug content. Driving a motor vehicle onNAVSTA GTMO is a privilege, not a right,and by exercising this privilege, all drivers’consent, in advance to the chemical testing ofhis breath, blood, or urine, for the purpose ofdetermining alcohol or drug content. Failureto submit to testing will result in the immediaterevocation of driving privileges for one year,in addition to any period of revocation or sus-pension that may be imposed for any othermoving violation. Failure to submit to suchtesting will also result in the driver being con-sidered for removal and permanent debarmentfrom the installation. For more informationabout the GTMO Motor Vehicle Code orTraffic Review Board, call 4410 or 4411.

Traffic violations increase in GTMOStory by

MC1 Robert Lamb

NAVSTA Public Affairs Office

Information about traffic violations can be found in the Naval StationGuantanamo Bay Instruction 11200.1.

Photo by MC1 Robert Lamb

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Fair Winds and Following Seas— Departing Marine Corps Security Forces (MCSF)Commanding Officer Maj. George Nunez, 1st Sgt. Christopher Cornell and their families would liketo say farewell and thank you to the GTMO community. The MCSF leadership officially changedcommand today during a ceremony at Marine Hill. The two families would like to extend theirgratitude to NAVSTA, USNH, JTF and all other commands on island for their continued support ofthe Marine mission in GTMO. SEMPER-FI!

The Nunez family: George, Martie, Garrett,Makenna, and Margaret-Peyton.

The Cornell family: Christopher, Tauyna, andJanea.

Marine CO, 1st Sgt. bids GTMO farewell

The Naval Station has initiated a Lean-6-Sigma project to identify common airtransportation destinations and problem-atic arrangements, and perhaps recom-mend changes to improve services. Anyrecommendation developed will be basedon solid data and intended to serve themost common need.

This survey will only be available fromnow until close of business May 30. Ourgoal is to capture as much relevant dataas possible in this fixed amount of time.It is possible that our survey creates arequirement for additional information.Therefore, don’t be surprised if you areasked to complete another down the road.

We intend on also soliciting for surveyresponses using the Gazette and Roller,and plan to invite JTF to participate.

Only one submission per GTMO com-munity member.

https://intranet2.gtmo.navy.mil/cus-tomer-survey/gtmo-travel-questionaire/

GTMO air travel survey now available onlineStory provided by Dave Newman,

NAVSTA Manpower Office

To include a farewell announcement in the Gazette, email [email protected].

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What started out to be a great day atthe beach could have ended in absolutedisaster. A family with kids went to thebeach for some fun in the water whichincluded some sea shell collecting. As thechildren were scouring the beach for seashells they came across what appeared tobe a wonderful souvenir: the shell casingfrom a 40mm anti-aircraft round.

In most cases such a shell casing wouldmake a great souvenir. The only problemwith this casing was that the primer wasstill intact therefore classifying the shellcasing as unexploded ordnance (UXO).The primer in a 40mm anti-aircraft roundis not small. The primer alone carriesenough explosives to remove a hand orcause other serious injury, maybe evendeath.

The children removed the shell casingfrom the sand and placed it in the bag with

the rest of the shells. Mom had no clueabout the special cargo until the shell cas-ing with intact primer had made it all theway home.

Fortunately nothing happened. Oncemom found the shell casing she contactedsecurity and the UXO was safely re-moved.

Onboard Naval Station GuantanamoBay, unexploded ordnance is unfortunatelysomething that we have to deal with.However, by paying careful attention toyour surroundings, teaching your childrenabout UXO, and following planned pro-cedures we can all enjoy our time on thisisland in a safe environment.

What to do if you find a UXO:Remember the 3 R’s.Recognize—Pay attention to your sur-

roundings. Anything that looks like itmight have at anytime been part of ord-

nance, whether it looks like a projectile,bomb, submunition, rocket, or grenade itcould be a UXO and could be deadly.

Retreat—Once you have recognized apotential UXO do not move any closer.Do not touch it, or remove anything fromit. Do not use a radio or cellular phone.Many UXO are electronically triggeredand could be set off by any transmission.As you leave, make sure you leave theway you came. If you have something tomark the location, do so by marking thespot where you are standing without mov-ing any closer to the UXO.

Report—Immediately after you havesafely left the area report the UXO to se-curity at 4105 and the weapons duty of-ficer at 4847 or 84015.

For more information on unexplodedordnance you may contact the WeaponsDepartment at 4847.

NAVSTA cautions residents about unexploded ordinanceStory, photo provided by GM2(SW) James Richardson

NAVSTA Weapons Dept.

TAKE ME OUT TO THE BALL GAME— AnaHernandez attempts to prevent Tanner Price from sliding intosecond base during the Rockies versus Yankees baseball game.

Photo by Lt. Cmdr Eileen D'Andrea

The primer alone in this UXO carriesenough explosives to remove a hand orcause other serious injury, even death. Ifyou see one, do not remove it andimmediately contact 4847.

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W.T. Sampson news

W.T. Sampson High School

UPDATE: The Advanced Place-ment (AP) exam schedule is as fol-lows:

Wednesday, May 21 8 a.m. - noon AP Calculus AB–Library/Counselor Conference Room

Thursday, May 22 8 a.m. - noon AP Psychology- Li-brary/Counselor Conference Room

Thursday, May 22 8 a.m. - noon United States His-tory –Office Conference Room

Friday, May 23 8 a.m - noon AP English Literature –Library/Counselor Conf. Room

Friday, May 23 noon - 4 p.m. AP Biology – Library/Counselor Conference Room

See Ms. Steele for more details.

GTMO OPEN 2008GTMO OPEN 2008GTMO OPEN 2008GTMO OPEN 2008GTMO OPEN 2008GOLFGOLFGOLFGOLFGOLF

TOURNTOURNTOURNTOURNTOURNAMENTAMENTAMENTAMENTAMENT

May 24 & 25

Your pick the day you wish to play

Start time 8 a.m.

Entry Fee:

$30 per person for 1 day

$40 per person to play both days

Registration open May 1 - 17

Tournament based on Peoria Format

Victory BBQ May 25 at 5 p.m.

FMI call John at 74123

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MWRHappenings

DoDoDoDoDowntowntowntowntowntown Lwn Lwn Lwn Lwn Lyyyyyceumceumceumceumceum

Friday, May 16Speed Racer8 p.m., PG, 129 min.Iron Man10 p.m., PG-13, 126 min.

Saturday, May 17Meet the Browns8 p.m., PG-13, 100 min.Drillbit Taylor10 p.m., PG-13, 102 min.

Sunday, May 18Never Back Down8 p.m., PG-13, 114 min.

Monday, May 19Iron Man8 p.m., PG-13, 126 min.

Tuesday, May 20Speed Racer8 p.m., PG, 129 min.

Wednesday, May 21Meet the Browns8 p.m., PG-13, 100 min.

Thursday, May 22Drillbit Taylor8 p.m., PG-13, 102 min.

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LIBERTY MAY EVENTS

May 17 Day Fishing 0800 - Marina

May 17 Ping Pong Tournament1400 - Camp America

May 17 Midnight Movie 2400 -Bulkeley Lyceum

May 18 Dinner & A Movie 1930 -Tiki Bar

May 21 Liberty at the Lanes 1800 -Bowling Center

FMI Call 2010

ARMED FORCES DAYSOFTBALL TOURNAMENT

May 17 & 18

3 Females on the Field, DoubleElimination,

Coaches Meeting may 16 at 1830

FMI call Karissa at 77262 [email protected]

RACQUET BALL TOURNAMENT

May 23 & 24

Singles and Doubles, Start Time1800

Sign up by May 22

FMI Call 75576

MEMORIAL DAY FISHINGTOURNAMENT

May 23 - 26

$10 Registration Fee

Start 1700, Friday May 23

Sign UP NLT May 16

Register at the Marina or FMI CallJaron at 2345/90117

Tyler Perry’s Meet theBrowns is 2008 comedy-drama from Lionsgate basedon the play Meet the Brownsby Tyler Perry.

Iron Man is a 2008 film basedon the Marvel Comics characterof the same name.

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For Sale(2) Brand new, never usedCamcorders. JVC GR-D200US $175,JVC DX95 $250, Canon ZR70 $200,Canon Elura 50 $250. These are allsmall palm size Digital Camcorders.Philips portable DVD player $100.Cordless head set $15. FMI call 78470.(2) GE washer and dryer $75,Kensington flash drive $15,microwave, dvd/vhs movies,music cds, iron, toaster. FMI [email protected](2) 1.6 ghz toshiba laptop for sale15.4 brightview, abg wireless, dvd/cd burner, external webcam, cables$625, desktop hard drive, memory,dvd burner, new diabetes monitorFMI Call 77116.(2) Nintendo Wii game system withcables, documentation, sports game,box $250, kitchen dishes/glasses/utensils, Oriental lamp no lamp shadeFMI contact [email protected].(2) 6HP Nissan 4-stroke outboard inmint condition, less than 20 hours$1250. Dive tanks, $90ea or $300 forfour. Wooden futon w/linen andmagazine storage $150. Woodendresser $50. FMI call 77729.(2) Computer desk $50.00 FMI72626.(2) HP PSC 2200 Series All-in-onePrinter (Printer, Fax, Copier,Scanner) - $50. FMI call 78416.(2) 7300 TREX Road Bike$200 OBO. FMI call 77218.(2) Psychology an Introductioneighth edition, barely usedneeded for Psychology 101 @Columbia College. $75.00 FMI call77685.(2) Outdoor Bar & 1 Cocktail Tablew/2 High Chairs & 2 Bar Stools$250, 1 small mosaic table with 2chairs $100, 1 futon $80, 1 smalldining room table with 4 chairs$100, king size water bed $150.00,1 night stand w/lamp $25, Misc.Plants. FMI call 8188/ 84233.(1) Small TV stand, $50.00; Two8x6 carpets-one blue, one brown,$25.00 each; Rocking chair w/ottoman, $150.00. FMI call 75779/2276.(1) Refrigerator/Freezer, veryroomy side-by-side, 25.4 cuftrefrigerator, 15.4 cuft freezer, icemaker, filtered cold waterdispenser, a steal at $375. Nicelong dresser with mirror, $150.Three kayaks, two for $150 eachand one for $50, with paddles. BigWeber gas grill with two bottles,

$75. About 100 PartyLite Tea andVotives Candles, and candle holders,make an offer. Freezer chest 10 cuft,$150. Five book shelves, $30 to $50.Fine China, English Garden, 12 servingset, $150. Punch bowl set $10; Furnituregrade wood for sale. Poplar 39 bdft,$150, Hickory 7.6 bdft, $37; Birch 18 ½bdft, $93. Fir boards for sale, 10” and 12”wide, 138 bdft, $125. Butcher BlockMaple Table top, 26”x 48”x2” for $100.Each wood sold only by the whole unit.FMI call 75815.(1) Coffee & 2 end tables $75, Beige rug$50, 27’ Sony Tv $75 FMI call 77988 or9798(1) Computer desk $50.00 FMI call77001.(1) Glass dining set w/4 chairs andmatching open hutch for sale. Askingprice $300, fairly new and in goodcondition. Also, some electronics forsale. FMI call 77957.(1) Dell Inspiron E1505 2gb RAM,100gb Hard Drive, DVD Burner, etc.Must sell $850 OBO; Zune 80gb MP3player must sell $200 OBO. FMI call90498.(1) Apt. size washer/dryer, $50; diningtable, $20; desk, $20. FMI call 77249-4124. Vehicles & Boats(2) 20ft center console Fishing / Diveboat with 90hp Johnson OB. VHFradio, depth sounder w/fish finder,dive ladder, am/fm/cd radio w/2speakers, dual batteries, dual anchors,and forward seat cushions. All gauges,helm/cables and radio are just over 1yrold. Trailer included $5000. FMI call2234/75860.(2) 1985 Bronco 4X4, great beach vehicle,GTMO special $500 OBO, Parafoil 272Rigged for parasailing, ready to fly$500. FMI call 9741/77349.(2) 1992 Ford Ranger, Good Condition,$2800 OBO FMI call 77249.(2) 1989 Jeep Cherokee 2 door 4 cylindermany new parts( master cylinder clutchand brakes, brake pads, wheel cylinder,etc) runs excellent with no difficulties$3,000 OBO. FMI call 77685.(2) 2001 Volkswagen Carbrio GLConvertible, excellent shape under 49kmiles 5-spd MPG 24 city/31 Highway,immediately available. $8,899 OBO. FMIcall 75775.(2) 2005 Harley Davidson 1200 Roadster$7,000 OBO. FMI call 77218.(2) 1990 Dodge 3/4 Ton,4x4,318 V8,Standard cab long box. Runs greatnever any problems. $3000 OBO. FMIcall 78284/9982.(2) 1992 Ford Ranger, new stereo andspeakers. Runs well. $2500 OBO. FMI

call 77249/4124.(2) 1998 Mercury Sable LS, automatic,Cold AC, Leather, low miles(78000),Power seats/windows, Tintedwindows, Dual exhaust, Excellentcondition$5700 OBO. FMI call 72196/ 77838.(2) 1992 FORD Bronco 4X4, 2002factory 302 (less than 10K) new paint(2003), 8000# bpr/winch, tow hitch, 2"lift. $6000, Final Pre-barge Price! FMIcall 77198.(2) 14ft Fiberglass boat w/2005 Mercuryoutboard engine. Great bay boat forinshore fishing and diving. Wellmaintained. $2800.00 OBO. FMI call8186/ 84230.1 Fiberglass center console boatcustom built for fishing. Fully loadedturnkey w/2006 Yamaha 40 hp OB.$6,500.00 OBO. 1 Yamaha WaveRunner III Jet Ski with ShorelandrTrailer. Runs great and in very goodcondition $3,100.00. 1 Yamaha XT225cc 4 Stroke Dual PurposeMotorcycle $3500.00. FMI call 8180 or84233.(1) Chevy C-1500, 88, 1,400 OBO; '92Ford Taurus , $2,600 OBO. FMI call78742 .(1)2007 BMS Moped only 190 miles,$1500. FMI call 77265.(1) 1994 Honda Accord, dependable,cold A/C, good condition, $2,900 OBO,FMI call 79560.(1) 24ft Tracker Pontoon, 60hp MercBigFoot 4 stroke (super quiet).Medium density polyethylenepontoons, dual gel cell batteries, life-jackets, AM-FM-CD Radio, newsteering cable, all you need is a floatplan. total package $9000. Having aboat so you can go diving or fishingany time you want to, priceless. FMIcall 74097.(1) 2005, Piaggio Typhoon. 2512mls.w/Small helmet, glasses, gloves $1700;1998 White Honda Accord V6 3.0 LiterVTEC $6000 OBO FMI call 79567 or9819.(1) 1991 Ford Explorer $1800. FMI call77362.(1) 1995 Chrysler Concorde, Needsnew ECU, A/C, CD $700 OBO. FMI call77940.(1) 1988 Ford F250 XLT Lariat, excellentcondition, was $7000 now $5000OBO. Available June 7, FMI call75820/ 84244.(1) 2002 Scooter …249 CC neverused, matching helmet…asking$1400 or OBO. FMI call 77541.(1) Two Mountain Bike w/ 26 in. rims.$50.00 ea. or $80.00 for both. FMI call77024/84040.

(1) 92 Ford Ranger, CD player w/AUX port. Good cond. FMI call77249/4127.

(2) Agency Program Coordinator(Installations), YB-1108-02;Housing Specialist, YA-1173-01 /02; Work and Family Life Specialist,YA-0101-02; Secretary (O/A), YB-0318-02; Transportation EquipmentSpecialist, YA-2150-02; HealthSystem Specialist, YA-0671-02;Financial Management Analyst,YA-0501- 01/02; Supply SystemsAnalyst, YA-2003-02; SupplyTechnician, YB-2005-02. FMIcontact CNRSE forward DeployedDetachment Office at 4441 to 4822.(1) Part time baby sitter wanted foronly 1 child $130 per week andlunch is included. For 3-4 hours perday.FMI call 77259.(1) Part-time babysitter, some nightsand weekends. $7/hour. FMI call75826.(1) (1) Women, Infants and Children(WIC) Overseas is looking for aregistered nurse or registereddietitian to provide nutritioneducation and counseling to ourparticipants. This is a part timeposition with flexibility. FMI call oremail Karen Meneley, ext. 2186.(1) Performance AssessmentRepresentative, YA-1101-02;Medical Support Assistant, YB-0679-01; Supply Technician, YB-2005-01; Materials Handler, WG-6907-05. FMI call for moreinformation ,please contact CNRSEforward Deployed DetachmentOffice at 4441 to 4822.

(2) For a good home: Kittensawaiting adoption at the vet clinic.Please come by or FMI call 2212.(1) Free to a good home: 3 Yr oldfemale tabby cat. Spayed &declawed, litter box trained. Raisedaround a dog and good withchildren. PCSing and can not takewith us. FMI 75820.(1) Looking for a in runningcondition 90-115hp outboard motorfor a boat. FMI call 84040.

May 17: Nob Hill 22A, 7:30 - 11a.m.

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NUMBER ONE—The Captain’s Cup Basketball Leaguemen's champion "Goon Squad" poses for a photo after defeatingIllmatic (bottom right) 54 to 50 in the championship game.

SILVER—Men's tournament second place winner "Illmatic"poses after the championship game.

WOMEN'S CHAMP—Women's tournamentchamp "Soulja Girls" pose after taking the title.

Photos provided by MWR